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Global Health Leaders Inspire Slemenda Scholar
Debbie Ungar Sep 10, 2021
The 2021 Slemenda Scholars learn about the history of the AMPATH partnership from founder Dr. Joe Mamlin.
Neal Patel is a second year medical student at IU School of Medicine. He was one of three students selected by the IU Center for Global Health as a 2021 Slemenda Scholar for the AMPATH Kenya partnership. Patel shares how this summer's experience was uniquely impacted by COVID-19.
When I first sat down to write this blog post I was pretty sure that I knew what I wanted to say. Then I put my fingers to the keyboard and realized that it would be extremely difficult to summarize these past few months in a couple of paragraphs.
To me, this summer was a rollercoaster of ups and downs that culminated into an experience that I wouldn't trade for anything else in the world. It started as all great experiences do, with uncertainty and confusion. The other Slemenda Scholars and I were supposed to travel to Eldoret, Kenya, over the summer. We had no idea what the COVID situation would become in June or July so we patiently waited for the all clear to go or the unfortunate call to stay. In the meantime the program directors, especially Dr. Jenny Baenziger, worked to make sure that we were informed and preparing for summer.
We had multiple discussions with IU physicians serving as AMPATH leaders in Kenya about research projects that were ongoing or about to start. I immediately gravitated toward a project described by Dr. Matthew Turissini. The project involved the construction of an outpatient center for patients with mental health conditions who could learn vocational skills and independence skills while getting their lives back on track in recovery. I immediately hopped onto the project, still unsure which country would be my summer home.
And then the hammer finally dropped and a spike in COVID in Kenya resulted in an exotic Indiana summer. At first I was apprehensive as to how I would be able to do research and work with the Kenyan team that Dr. Turissini introduced me to through such a large distance and time barrier. Throughout the summer I found that the team was very flexible with my time. While I did have some 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. meetings (and I am not a morning person by any means), I was always in the loop and able to be present. Dr. Turissini did a great job at keeping me on track and also being flexible with unexpected situations that arose.
Most of the work that I did over the summer was with the outpatient home (the MTRH Nawiri Recovery and Skills Centre) and helping look at curriculum creation for the home. I helped with a literature review and recommendations for the implementation of Illness Management and Recovery in an outpatient group setting. While working on this, I also helped with the creation of standard operating procedures for other projects, including a physician mentorship program and a substance use disorder recovery program. These projects allowed me to interact with Kenyan physicians and learn more about the implementation of programs in a context much different than our own here in the US.
While doing research, the Slemendas also engaged in global health seminars led by Dr. Dan Guiles and I valued these the most of my summer experiences. Learning from physicians that have been in the global health field and practiced in the way I want to in the future has been infinitely valuable to me. We even had the chance to meet Dr. Joe Mamlin who was a founder of AMPATH. We learned about global health ethics, the history of AMPATH and other global health foundations, and most importantly about cultural humility. We missed out on the chance to meet our peers in Kenya but learned an infinite amount from our mentors. This is knowledge I will keep with me moving forward.
As the son of immigrants and a part of a family with members on four different continents, I value global health highly and want to incorporate some aspect of global health into my future career. I have seen systems in India, England, Guatemala, the USA, and now Kenya, and have learned from every experience. This summer was particularly special because of the mentors I met along the way and the values that I learned. These experiences were potentially even more impactful than the research experience. These lessons are something that I will treasure and the rollercoaster of a summer that provided these lessons is something that I do not regret in the slightest.
Read more about the 2021 Slemenda Scholar experience from Joshua Matthews and Cassie Anderson.
The views expressed in this content represent the perspective and opinions of the author and may or may not represent the position of Indiana University School of Medicine.
Debbie Ungar
As communications manager for the IU Center for Global Health and AMPATH, Debbie shares stories about the university's partnerships to improve health care in Kenya and around the world. Contact her at 317-278-0827 or debungar@iu.edu.
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Pojam kontinent (od lat.: (terra) continens) označava "međusobno povezanu zemlju". Svi kontinenti zajedno čine samo 29% površine Zemlje.

Definicije

Ne postoji jedinstveno stajalište u definiciji kontinenta.

Geografski je jedan kontinent pretežno jedna velika međusobno povezana zemaljska površina, potpuno ili skoro potpuno omeđena vodom ili nekom drugom prirodnom granicom. Tako, recimo, velike kopnene površine koje su povezane samo uskim prijelazima (kao npr. Afrika i Azija) bivaju promatrani kao različiti kontinenti.

Pored ovog postoji i povijesno-politička definicija. Po istoj je jedan kontinent jedan veći geografski prostor koji je iz raznoraznih utjecaja različit od drugih prostora na zemlji. Značenje ovog povijesno-političkog pogleda pokazuje se na primjeru Europe koja na osnovu prve definicije ni u kakvom slučaju ne čini zaseban kontinent.

Broj kontinenata

Različite kulture i znanosti imaju različite "popise kontinenata". Općenito, kontinent mora biti veliko područje koje ima geološki jasne granice.

Razni sustavi podjele kontinenta:

Sedam kontinenta: Afrika - Antarktika - Australija - Južna Amerika - Sjeverna Amerika - Europa - Azija

Šest kontinenta: Afrika - Antarktika - Australija - Južna Amerika - Sjeverna Amerika - Euroazija

Šest kontinenta: Afrika - Antarktika - Australija - Amerika - Azija - Europa

Pet kontinenta: Afrika - Antarktika - Australija - Amerika - Euroazija

Četiri kontinenta: Afrika-Euroazija - Amerika - Australija - Antarktika

Usporedba površine i stanovništva

Davanje naziva

 Pod Afrikom se u prošlosti podrazumijevala samo današnji Tunis, koja je od strane Rimljana tako prozvana po plemenu Afri iz okoline Kartage.

 Amerika je po prijedlogu Martina Waldseemüllera dobila ime po Amerigu Vespucciju, koji je kratko nakon Kristofora Kolumba plovio istočnom obalom Južne Amerike.

 Antarktika (lat. Antarctica) je nazvana po grčkom ἀνταρκτικός ("suprotno od Arktika"). Naziv ἀρκτις također dolazi iz grčkog riječnika i znači medvjed ἀρκτός bi onda značilo "Zemlja medvjeda".

 Azija (lat. Asia) je pojam iz asirskog jezika Assu = "izlazak sunca" ili "istok".

 Australija vodi svoje ime od latinskog izraza Terra Australis = "Južna zemlja".

 Europa je možda dobila svoj naziv od grčkog Erebos = "Večernja zemlja".

Geomorfologija

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Discussion in 'Monitoring' started by mysterytrain, Apr 11, 2002.
Has anyone heard these speakers. I'm looking for a pair of small 4" woofer speakers to give me tha car stereo perspective of my mixes. I'm currently mixing with Genelec 1031's and a pair of computer speakers. The KRK 4000's can be had very cheap online but I haven't been able to auditon a pair locally. Thanks.
Personally I think KRK are evil... some people get massive woodies for them but not me.... some say i am crazy becuase where work we have V8's and i wheel out the NS10's and it makes them cringe but i know them and they relate a hell of a lot better than krk.. IMHO.
SO investigate these puppies.. they wont disapoint.
Hey Wiggy...I have no deep love for the KRKs either. I think you might have missed my point...I'm looking for a pair of little speakers with a 4" woofer, something that will reflect the punchy sound that you hear in a car stereo. Something that will fall between the $50 computer speakers and the Genelec 1031's that I am using. I had been thinking about the NS-10's or Minimus 7 and then I found the KRK 4000 for $100 each, but again I haven't heard them and I'm afraid of a hyped up low end.
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We care a great deal about our clients and the consumers here in Nevada interested in obtaining safe and clean cannabis products. We go above and beyond state mandates for lab testing cannabis and are in the process of working towards our ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation. One of our most recent steps to attain this elite accreditation is integrating the Qualtrax Compliance Software into our system to organize our compliance with Nevada's state mandates and well beyond.
Qualtrax compliance would like to welcome Digipath Labs as the most recent cannabis analytical testing laboratory to join the Qualtrax family. Digipath is an early adopter of achieving ISO 17025 in the cannabis industry.
Digipath Labs, and labs like them, protect patient and consumer safety by screening Cannabis products for contaminants, and using cannabinoid and terpenoid potency data to help a patient match desired physiological effects with a specific product. They go even further to help their consumers by offering R&D testing, educational seminars, and reporting reliable test results within 72 hours, thereby helping to establish a rapid turnaround time benchmark for the industry. Getting these results quickly means cannabis product producers and dispensaries can offer their products more quickly, getting patients fresher products.
Digipath Labs is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada where they are establishing their own internal certification process. The Digipath Labs Certification ensures that cannabis-based medicines do not contain unhealthy levels of contaminants, as specified by the Nevada state guidelines. Every product is tested for microbes, mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, and more. Furthermore, Digipath is committed to advancing an industry standard for strain identification and registration.
An ISO 17025 Accreditation is not required by the state of Nevada but provides our customers and Nevada cannabis consumers the sure knowledge that their products will be free of contaminants like pesticides and fungus. Beyond testing for toxins, our lab will be able to tell the cannabinoid ratios within particular strains so that consumers can isolate the strains of cannabis that will benefit them the most. With Qualtrax integrated into our system, we will be able to meet international standards set for all testing facilities by producing numerical accuracy percentages at a minimum. Many testing facilities simply have a pass/fail system, but that is not sufficient especially for medical patients using cannabis to soothe ailments. Many medical marijuana patients suffering from deficient immune systems and consuming cannabis that has harmful contaminants could mean life or death.
Las Vegas marijuana should set a standard for the nation by providing clean and safe cannabis to its residents and the many millions of tourists that come through this great city each year. This is an exciting time for Las Vegas dispensaries and the country as a whole as marijuana prohibition comes to an end. It behooves us, DigiPath Labs, and anyone else in the industry to go above and beyond to provide the very best cannabis products to consumers and meet any regulations the industry will eventually be required to follow before they are put into place. We are very happy to be working with the Qualtrax Compliance Software and will keep you updated on the pending status of our ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation.


No conference has ever grown so large so fast. But we also pride ourselves in organising the "best marketing conference on the planet".
77% of 2018 attendees said the conference was 'better' or 'way better' than similar events.
What a fantastic day it's been at Genesis Expo! Huge shout out to the team for connecting us all and making this amazing event possible.
Had a fantastic time at Genesis Expo, got to meet a lot of great people and hear some amazing talks. Thanks @genesisexpo for a super day!
@genesisexpo scheduling of talks, allowing ample breaks, refueling & networking was spot on. Diverse, smoothly run & down-to-earth.
Back at Genesis Expo! This year I brought friends. Come say hi! Development is one of our values & a theme of Genesis Expo talks.


Made from hand collected American Highbush Cranberry juice. Sweetened with sugar and jelled with fruit pectin. If you've had Highbush Cranberry Jelly before you'll appreciate the opportunity to try some of ours. Over the years we've found some of the best tasting bushes and only collect from those. As a result, ours is the best you'll taste.


Two useful new twitterbots. One tells the time in Amsterdam, where I live. The other is for my friends back in the Pacific time zone, it tells the time there. Follow along for up-to-the-date info on what time it is.


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Field Medix requires that all Authorized Service Providers (ASP) complete and regularly update the following qualification profile so that we can appropriately assign service calls and solicit new business. Although manufacturers' certifications are not required, they are becoming increasingly important to many customers so please pay particular attention to the certification section. There are no correct answers.
you certify that the information is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge and authorize Field Medix to verify the information provided.
Field Medix offers extensive partnership opportunities for companies and individuals intrested in expanding their portfolio with additional value-added services or expanding the geographies they can service while enjoying higher margins.
Field Medix delivers onsite service to customers throughout North and South America as well as the Caribbean. We have developed a scalable field service model using both internal field engineers and Authorized Service Providers (ASPs) to serve our customers professionally and ensure the highest quality of service delivery.
An ASP is an individual or company that has demonstrated a solid understanding of in any of the technology fields while, possessing the tools necessary to complete service calls, and has successfully completed Field Medix ASP training courses on our call procedures, ASP expectations and commitment to quality and service. To ensure consistent quality and service excellence, we hold our ASPs to the same high standards we expect of our internal field force and expect them to meet their commitments, possess excellent customer relations skills and project a professional image.
Field Medix ASPs play a very important role in the delivery of quality service to our customers to augment our internal field resources. If you or your company is interested in becoming a FIELD MEDIX ASP, please submit an application. Your application will be reviewed and a representative will contact you to discuss the program in further detail.


Simply WOW! This is perhaps the initial reaction one would have upon seeing this wonderfully-constructed metal home. Morton Buildings deserves a whole round of recognition for this amazingly innovative project – a full 42 x 60 metal building home with a pool & chill-out area plus indoor and outdoor bars. It is a perfectly constructed home that could make anyone forget about having a vacation elsewhere. It is relaxing and secure, and provides all the amenities required to live a comfortable and decent life.
its inexpensive furnishings such as its cost-cutting windows, doors and other details. The property's interior feels like stepping into a glamorous palace — despite being a metal building — that offers both comfort and luxury. It is modern and homey at the same time. Even the kitchen is meticulously designed with carefully-selected details to suit the home's elegant aesthetic.
Who would say "no" to a spacious property that exudes class and simplicity yet is perfect for family with kids. Morton has indeed come up with a home that is beautiful in every corner and has a character of its own. From its glass doors and windows, classic façade, metal fence along one side of the pool and uncomplicated landscape; there is a lot to look forward to in every part of this single-story property.


Ska is an up and down wall light which uses two G23 11watt lightbulbs to give a soft, wall-washing light.
Presented in hammered copper, a signature of our workshop style, this light offers a warm look for any interior. For those interested in darker shades, we also make Ska with a ground black and silver shade which wears the careful marks of the metal workshop as decoration.
This light has been featured as a central components of a showcase of new Irish Design in the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and brings an authentic touch of craftsmanship to any home. We use two lightbulbs and twin ballasts set in a formed and frosted acrylic mount which diffuses and softens the light.


To calculate the average temperature used 2795 measurements.
The highest temperature recorded was 31.1°C on 27 June.
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The maximum wind speed recorded was 72.2 km/h on 11 November.


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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: State confirms first case of more contagious COVID-19 variant
Body pulled from Lake Michigan identified as missing medical student
By Rosemary Sobol
Joseph Monye posts a missing person flier about his brother, Ambrose Monye, along 57th Street near South Ellis Avenue on April 29, 2016, in Chicago. Ambrose Monye was reported missing since April 22 and was thought to be last seen in the area. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
The body of a man pulled from Lake Michigan on Sunday has been officially identified as missing medical student Ambrose Monye, officials said.
Monye's body was found in the water near the 5400 block of South Lake Shore Drive and pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. An autopsy Monday was inconclusive about the cause and manner of his death, and more studies were being conducted, according to the medical examiner's office.
Ambrose Monye, 28. (Chicago Police Department)
Police initially said Monye, 28, a medical student at a university in Guadalajara, Mexico, was last seen April 21 in the area of Jackson Park Hospital at 7531 S. Stony Island Ave. On Wednesday, they released an updated missing person bulletin saying he was last seen April 22 in the area of 55th Street and Lake Park Avenue.
Monye's brother Joseph said the last time he heard from him, the pair talked about their clinical rotations at Jackson Park Hospital on April 21. Ambrose Monye had given his younger brother, who is also a student at the Guadalajara university, advice on the internal medicine rotation.
Ambrose Monye was finishing up his rotations and was getting ready to graduate next month from the medical school, according to his brother, who reported him missing April 24. Ambrose had already bought tickets to his graduation that is taking place in about four weeks.
"He was excited for graduation," Joseph Monye said. "There was no reason to think anything was going on."
Ambrose Monye, a medical student who works at Jackson Park Hospital, went missing April 17, 2016, his family says. (CBS Chicago)
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May 30 – Jet Fuel
Posted on May 31, 2015 by Daniel Wilson
Franchise Faces
With the recent controversy over the Washington Redskins team name, that got me thinking long and hard (heh, long and hard!) about franchise monikers and where they came from. Today, I want to look at teams that share a common name. In that process, we'll decide which team lays claim to the name based on factors such as years in existence, success, superstars, etc. Of course, teams that leave one city and relocate to another, playing under the same nickname, don't count. This also applies to minor league teams that share their affiliates handle. So, on with the list:
#5: Cardinals – St. Louis (MLB), Arizona (NFL)
Bird species are a popular name for teams in all the major sports, but Cardinals is the only one that is shared by two franchises and this duel isn't too hard to sort out. The St. Louis club has existed for over 130 years, known as the Cardinals since 1900. In their long history, they have won 11 World Series Titles, 19 National League Pennants, and 20 MVP awards. They even have 17 Hall of Fame players to their legacy. Arizona, on the other hand, has enjoyed far less success, although they were also established over 100 years ago, even playing for a time in St. Louis. Their only championships came long before the modern day NFL, in 1925 and 1947. Winner: St. Louis
#4: Oilers – Edmonton (NHL), Houston/Tennessee (NFL)
Currently, both teams are trying to work their way out of the basement of their respective leagues, but this battle isn't close. The Oilers success in Edmonton in the mid-80's, led the town to call itself the 'City of Champions'! Hell, they struck more riches than a prospector, with signing the legendary Wayne Gretzky and drafting future Hall of Famers like Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr, and Glenn Anderson. The NFL Oilers moved from Houston to Tennessee and don't even exist anymore, dropping the moniker in favour of calling themselves the Titans. Winner: Edmonton
#3: Jets – Winnipeg (NHL), New York (NFL)
Both teams have tasted the heights of success, but have also suffered crushing defeats – let's call them crash landings – during their existence. Heck, this is Winnipeg's second go-around with an NHL franchise, the first time ending with the club's departure to Phoenix, where they were renamed the Coyotes. But there were better times in the 1970's, when Winnipeg dominated the World Hockey Association, winning three Avco Cups and showcasing 'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe. New York also enjoyed success in 1968-69, winning their lone Super Bowl and displaying their own superstar, quarterback Joe Namath. Winner: New York
#2: Rangers – New York (NHL), Texas (MLB)
The New York squad is a member of the Original 6 NHL clubs and that holds a lot of weight in hockey circles. That said, the Rangers are the team I hate the most thanks to the childhood disappointment of watching them defeat my Vancouver Canucks in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals. I have to be impartial, though, and acknowledge the storied history for New York, including four Stanley Cups. In Texas, the Rangers have existed since 1972, having moved from Washington. They have yet to win a World Series, losing back-to-back championship seasons in 2010 and 2011 (ironically, to the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants, also on this list). Winner: New York
#1: Giants – San Francisco (MLB), New York (NFL)
Both franchises have won championships in recent years, but San Francisco has strung together three World Series titles in the last five years, earning the distinction of being a dynasty team. On top of that, the baseball club has a long history that transferred over with them, following the team's move from New York in 1957, where they were the original Giants of the Big Apple. That's not to take anything away from the football squad and their own storied existence, winning eight league championships, including four in the modern era. This was a tough race to decide, but history always wins out. Winner: San Francisco
Super Saturday Shot Day: Jet Fuel
Rim glass with Cinnamon Sugar
0.5 oz Cinnamon Schnapps
0.5 oz Peppermint Liqueur
Honourable mentions include the Kings (Los Angeles (NHL) and Sacramento (NBA)); the Lions (Detroit (NFL), B.C. (CFL)); and the Panthers (Carolina (NFL), Florida (NHL)). Surprisingly, no NBA teams made this list and only the Sacramento Kings share a nickname with another pro squad. It's also interesting that three different New York teams share their name with another franchise.
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April 18 – High Five
Posted on April 18, 2015 by Daniel Wilson
Playing Peeves
Earlier this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs got into trouble for not doing their typical salute to the crowd, following a win. They were accused of snubbing the audience that had recently gone so far as to throw jerseys on the ice, when disgusted with the team's play. Really, it's their fault for being Maple Leafs fans in the first place, but I digress. While I don't have any issue with the salute, one way or the other, here are some other player traditions that should be outlawed:
#5: Staged Fights (NHL)
While this pet peeve bothers me less than others that did not make this list, I figured I'd be fair and try to include as many different sports as I could. I'm not the biggest advocate of fighting in hockey, but I do like the odd tilt, usually between two light/middleweights who are chucking knuckles for a reason. Staged fights between two super heavyweights, only fighting because that's all they can provide to the game, is a waste of roster spots. With the demise of the hockey enforcer, this happens rarely in today's NHL. You still see the occasional bout off the opening draw, but it's usually based off of something that happened in the team's last contest.
#4: Slapping Helmets (NFL)
Given all the concussion concerns and lawsuits being launched by former players, it blows my mind when I see entire football squads viciously slapping each other on the helmet, in order to CELEBRATE a play. Talk about friendly fire! It almost makes you wish they went back to the days of smacking each other on the ass, as all that might do, is produce a bruise. I think every football player loses credibility in the whole concussion argument, given they're likely seeing stars after successful plays, with injuries caused by their own teammates. Hmmm, perhaps the NFL should hire me onto their legal team!
#3: High-Fives After Each Free Throw Attempt (NBA)
Okay, so the fouled basketball player steps up to the free throw line, which basically means a take-your-time, unobstructed shot from a mere 15 meters away from the hoop and if he makes the shot, everyone on his team must give him a high-five… hell, they even high-five for a missed shot! There is some debate whether the exchange of pleasantries after each shot helps keep a player loose, or disrupts their technique or needed alterations for the follow-up shot. I think the whole process is ridiculous and I think some players do as well; given there have been instances of hoop stars mocking it.
#2: Elaborate High-Five Routines (MLB)
What do you do when you're sport is slower than watching paint dry and you have to play 162 games each season? Develop an elaborate high-five routine, of course! I don't understand why sports highlight shows are so enamored with this trend and feature the choreographed hand-slapping and fist-bumping performance in their replay packages. Sometimes the act goes on for minutes at a time and yes, I guess that does make it more exciting than the game itself. You would never see this ridiculousness in faster-paced sports, because if a hockey player, for example, tried it, they would be body checked through the boards before they could finish!
#1: Complaints About Running Up the Score
I've largely only seen accusations of this in football circles, but the other major leagues will take measures to quell landslide victories. In hockey, you might see the winning team rest its scoring lines, in favour of checking players, while in baseball, bunting and stealing bases may be discouraged. Basketball games are usually too close to call and in football, teams may run shorter plays and not go for big scores. The problem with this is if I paid my hard earned money to go to a contest and my team was obliterating the opposition, why would I want that experience to stop? All fans want to see the stars of the sport do what they are paid millions to do: perform at the highest level, not take a game off.
Super Saturday Shot Day: High Five
0.3 Grand Marnier
0.3 oz Rum
0.3 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
0.3 oz Orange Juice
0.3 oz Pineapple Juice
Garnish with an Orange Wedge
I can't believe how many of these items are based on high-fiving. Narrowly missing the list was female tennis players screaming and grunting their way through matches… although, it is kind of hot! Next up, the Sip Advisor should take a look at the greatest pet peeves I have towards sports fans. This would include such gems as dorks leaving a game before it's over and the completely unnecessary wave.
Sip Advisor Bar Notes (3.5 Sips out of 5):
This is actually a cocktail recipe, but was easy to convert to a shooter, since all the ingredients were in equal portions already. It's an incredibly fruity shot, so you know the flavours are going to be nice. The booze quotient could be upped a little so you know you're drinking a shooter, but the taste is quite enjoyable as it is.
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December 13 – Black Death
Posted on December 13, 2014 by Daniel Wilson
Better Luck Next Year
Last week, we took a look at the people/groups who are riding high in 2014, enjoying success in their chosen field. This week, we examine the people who suffered (some deservedly and others not) through a tough year and are hoping for better fortune in 2015:
#5: Donald Sterling
One minute, you're the owner of a NBA franchise (the Los Angeles Clippers) and the next, you're handed a lifetime ban and being forced to sell the team because you put your foot in your mouth and alienated the league's players, coaches, and fan base with racist remarks. Sterling and his estranged wife did walk away with $2 billion from the sale, which will help in paying off his $2.5 million fine, levied by the NBA. Sterling is no stranger to controversy, as he's been sued twice under sexual harassment allegations and been the subject of discrimination lawsuits even before this latest scandal.
#4: Comedy Community
With the deaths of comedic legends Robin Williams and Joan Rivers coming under a month apart, a lot of laughter was lost this year. While I can't say that I was a fan of Rivers (I do respect her trailblazing career), I certainly was a Robin Williams supporter. From his stand-up to roles as Mork (Mork & Mindy), Peter Pan (Hook), Alan Parrish (Jumanji), and the voice of the Genie (Aladdin), he had such a lasting presence. The man could even do dramatic roles, as seen in Good Will Hunting, which he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and Dead Poets Society. Sadly, the longtime voice of Shaggy (from Scooby Doo), Casey Casem also passed away in 2014.
#3: Roger Goodell & NFL
In the wake of domestic violence and child abuse scandals, the NFL was under intense pressure in 2014 to change a culture that it has let exist for years, with countless player arrests occurring throughout the league. Many groups called for commissioner Roger Goddell to step down from his post after the mishandling of the Ray Rice incident – first suspending the running back for only two games for beating up his now wife, only to extend the suspension indefinitely when a video showing the incident surfaced – and his role in trying to cover up the whole story. That said, business wise, the NFL is thriving and raking in the cash.
#2: Ebola Victims
West Africa has been hit hard this year with the potentially deadly Ebola Virus Disease. It must be really bad, because I remember learning that illnesses are either viruses or diseases and it looks like Ebola is covering both sides of that ledger. To this point, thousands have been infected, while close to half of those have died from the sickness. The scariest thing about Ebola is that nobody quite knows how to treat it yet. A vaccine is in development, but has yet to be approved. Mrs. Sip wants to travel to South Africa next September, but we'll just see about that (as if I have any say!)…
#1: Malaysia Airlines
Despite being voted as having one of the best in-flight services in the industry, Malaysia Airlines has experienced some serious turbulence in 2014, starting with the disappearance of Flight 370, over the Gulf of Thailand. The plane, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, is assumed to have crashed into the Indian Ocean, killing all 239 people on board. Just months later, another Malaysia Airlines craft (Flight 17), was shot out of the air with a missile, crashing in the Ukraine and killing 298 passengers and crew. Following a drop in bookings, the airline was forced to cut 6,000 jobs, while other staff have chosen to leave the company.
Super Saturday Shot Day: Black Death
1 oz Vodka
Splash of Soy Sauce
Garnish with a Kiwi Slice
There were others I considered (ie. Israel/Palestine), but in some cases, how is one year shittier than others when you're constantly at war and such. Who do you think had a miserable 2014? Feel free to respond below.
In choosing this shooter, I scoured the internet for the worst recipes out there and this one, while some would immediately think is repulsive, I have an affinity for Soy Sauce, so wanted to give it a try. The only question left was which Vodka should I use, knowing full well that it would probably be wasted in this recipe. I went with my Absolut Texas (Serrano Chile and Cucumber) and that was the only good part of the shot (the lowest score I've ever handed out). The Soy Sauce was just way too salty and pushed me to the edge of madness. As for the Kiwi Slice as garnish, I figured why the hell not. No other reason than that!
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December 30 – Iron Man Cocktail
As tomorrow marks the conclusion of the 365-day cocktail project, my efforts will be included with some of the greatest streaks known the world over. In fact, it's probably the greatest compilation ever put together in human existence… and you little sippers were all a part of history. Here are some other notable runs.
Cal Ripken, Jr. – 2,632 Consecutive MLB games
While baseball lacks so many of the physical demands of other sports (hell, players spend more than half the game simply standing around and do so little that they can sometimes play two contests in one day), Cal Ripken, Jr.'s 2,632 straight games is still an amazing achievement. The streak started on May 30, 1982 and ended on Sept. 20, 1998, as the shortstop wanted to wrap it up on his own terms and avoid any controversy that may follow in the twilight of his career.
Doug Jarvis – 964 Consecutive NHL games
To play that many successive games in one of the most physical sports on the planet is quite the impressive feat. When that streak spans your entire professional career (from 1975 to 1987), while winning four Stanley Cups, as well as the Selke Trophy (NHL's top defensive forward) and Bill Masterton Trophy (awarded for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey) that makes the record that much sweeter.
Brett Favre – 297 Consecutive NFL Quarterback Starts
Given how rough and tumble professional football can be, it's astonishing that Brett Favre was able to start 297 games in a row, all while sending pictures of his junk via cell phone to select female members of team staff. Okay, so some of Favre's shine rubbed off (perhaps bad word choice) near the end of his career, but you can't take away the guy's grit and passion.
Joe Dimaggio – 56-Game Hit Streak
It has been written before that the hardest thing to do in professional sports is hit a fastball. While I vehemently disagree with that assertion, I do agree that there are unique skills required to be a pro ball player and Joe Dimaggio's streak is pretty impressive because of this. Perhaps more notable, the dude married Marilyn Monroe… not too shabby!
Lance Armstrong – 7-Consecutive Tour de France Victories
While Lance Armstrong's streak of victories has since been tainted by his steroid scandal, the man competed in a world rife with cheating and he still managed to win seven straight Tour de France titles. Armstrong's celebrity also boosted funding for cancer treatments, so regardless of his name being sullied, he still did some great things for the world.
Wayne Gretzky – 51 Consecutive Game Point Streak
Wayne Gretzky is the most prolific scorer in NHL history, putting up so many records that will never be touched. Among those, is his 51-game point scoring streak in 1983-84. The Great One averaged 3 points per game during that run and had he sat out the rest of the season after the stretch was ended, he would have still won the scoring title by 27 points!
Byron Nelson – 11 Consecutive PGA Tour Wins
Today, you're likely to see a different leader atop the PGA Tour each week. To win 11 straight in today's golfing world is totally unfathomable. Not ever Tiger Woods in his prime came anywhere near touching that mark. Nelson won 18 of 30 tournaments in 1945 and 52 throughout his PGA career. He also added 12 wins on other professional circuits.
A.C. Green – 1,192 Consecutive NBA Games
I think I'm more impressed with the fact the deeply religious man waited until the age of 38 to finally lose his virginity. Now THAT'S an iron man streak! Green's foundation promotes abstinence before marriage and he was finally wed in 2002, following his playing career, which lasted from 1985-2001, including three NBA Championships.
Drink #364: Iron Man Cocktail
1.5 oz Amaretto (I used Disaronno)
1 Shot of Orange Juice
Splash of Grenadine
So, what's next for The Sip Advisor? You'll have to stay tuned for a big announcement on New Year's Day. The excitement is palpable, isn't it!?
This recipe comes courtesy of The Drunken Moogle site and while it is meant for the comic and movie character Iron Man, I think it applies here, as well. Simply place the shot of Orange Juice into the Amaretto/Grenadine Mix and slam the whole concoction back. The drink is sweet, so if you have a tooth for that, you're in luck. Most will want to have a more tart taste mixed in, so this cocktail doesn't work for all.
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September 12 – Furry Purple Squirrel
Mascot Mess
Teams largely have mascots to engage young fans and as a merchandising opportunity. I don't know why college teams have mascots, as well, but I guess alcohol and people dressed as animals is always a winning combination. Each major league (NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL) is guilty of poorly chosen characters. Here are some of the worst mascots in the wide world of sports:
Carlton the Bear – Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
How in the hell is a bear the mascot for this team? Did they just want to be able to sell oodles of merchandise using a cute teddy bear? The team's mascot should really be a dude dressed up in a leaf costume and they could do this performance introduction, where the leaf blows through the sky and lands flat on the ground, only to be crushed by passersby. Just like the team itself… symmetry, my friends, symmetry. Leafs suck, btw.
Heh, golfing… just like the Maple Leafs every spring!
Raymond – Tampa Bay Rays (MLB)
There's just no zip to this name and the character is even worse, described as a seadog and wearing large sneakers and a backwards ball cap. Raymond is really just a slacker, complete with unkempt facial hair. Why couldn't the mascot be a sting ray, with the tag line "I killed Steve Irwin, so don't mess with us!" Now that would be bad ass.
Bear – Utah Jazz (NBA)
They couldn't even give their mascot a decent nickname? The marketing department sat around and just settled with Bear? I'd be more impressed with Bear if he occasionally picked up a musical instrument and belted out some jazz scat tunes. Then again, the Jazz name doesn't even work in Utah and is only a carryover from the franchise's New Orleans origins. Ridiculous all around.
Rowdy – Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
Rowdy looks like Fix-It Felix from Wreck-It Ralph… except he appears a little more Broke Back Mountain than the team would probably want. The Cowboys legacy as a rough and tumble team doesn't hold up so well when Rowdy is paired with that lineage. He has to be the creepiest looking cowboy I've ever seen, making the blood of Clint Eastwood boil to extreme levels.
Spartacat – Ottawa Senators (NHL)
I don't get the orange hair. Doesn't the Senators organization know that the world hates gingers!? Not myself, I find them to be loveable folks, but I am a rare breed. Readers know of my love for cats, but this one just doesn't sit right. The name is okay too, but I just don't see the necessity for that orange hippie hair. Call me crazy (and I'm sure you have), but I just can't get past that.
Screech – Washington Nationals (MLB)
How awesome would it be if the Washington Nationals mascot wasn't a anthropomorphic bald eagle, but was, in fact, Screech from Saved by the Bell!? Other than that minor note, I really don't have any problem with Screech. He falls in line with the team name and the city the franchise plays out of. I probably should have left him off the list… but that Saved by the Bell thing still bugs me.
Hip Hop the Rabbit – Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
Sure, basketball teams need to cater to the hip hop market and fans of the music genre, but this is really taking things a little too far. Hip Hop looks like a "gangsta" Trix Rabbit on roids, who instead of searching aimlessly for the beloved cereal, performs slam dunks off trampolines to pass the time. Let's just hope Hip Hop doesn't become a casualty of the East-West Rap Feud.
Stinger – Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
How anyone could consider an insect cute and cuddly is a question I'll never be able to answer. Still, this pest was able to find work with the Columbus Blue Jackets, despite being a yellow jacket bug. That mixed with the teams blue colours, has turned him green, just to confuse people even more. I foresee a large swatter and a satisfying splat in Stinger's future!
Sparky the Dragon – New York Islanders (NHL)
Why a dragon is the mascot for this team is perplexing. Sure, the owner, Charles Wang (heh… wang) is of Asian descent, but is that enough to justify this move? Not to mention he simply transferred the character over from his former Arena Football League franchise and you have the makings of a mascot conspiracy. We must form a task force to get to the bottom of this!
Dinger – Colorado Rockies (MLB)
The Colorado Rockies entered Major League Baseball around the time that Barney the Dinosaur was huge for many youngsters. I guess they decided to capitalize on that marketing craze when conceptualizing Dinger. Apparently, making Dinger a Triceratops was based on reports of dinosaur fossils being discovered as the franchise built its Coors Field stadium. I have to say that I do like the name Dinger, though.
Bernie Brewer – Milwaukee Brewers (MLB)
This mascot has to be the closest thing to resemble a 1970's porn star in the sporting world, complete with a full, bushy, handlebar moustache. I bet under that jersey is a chest full of wild, curly hair and if we keep travelling downwards, a Ron Jeremy-esque member. The Brewer probably drinks a ton, too, and may be the best candidate on this list to party with!
Youppi – Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
The only thing worse than a bad mascot is a bad mascot that was meant for another team. When the Montreal Expos were relocated to become the Washington Nationals, Youppi became a free agent, quickly snapped up by the Canadiens. I do have to give credit to Youppi for being the first mascot ever kicked out of a Major League Baseball game, which occurred in 1989 following LA Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda complaining to umps about the mascot's behaviour.
Drink #255: Furry Purple Squirrel
Rim glass with Grape Candy Powder
1 oz Blue Curacao
1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Coconut Rum (I used Malibu)
Top with Club Soda
Splash of Lime Juice
Dash of Grenadine
Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry
I must admit, I left off the many amateur sport mascots that could have filled three of these lists. Olympic mascots have always been ridiculous too. Just to keep things simple, I only focused on professional team mascots. Did I miss any? Leave a message after the beep. BEEEEEEEP!
This is an interesting recipe that includes floating the Coconut Rum on top of the drink right before serving. I picked this cocktail because it somewhat went with the topic of today's post and because the blend of ingredients intrigued me. My Grape Candy Powder rim worked out better than others. I still don't understand why every drink that purports itself to be purple never turns out that way and remains blue. Maybe I'm not using enough Grenadine, but then again, I don't want to use a ton of Grenadine.
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While President Joe Biden will likely strike a more diplomatic tone with China than his predecessor, economists and other observers believe the United States' rocky trade relationship with its biggest economic rival will remain contentious — which will impact Virginia's economy. Under former President Donald Trump, the U.S. and China were immersed in a grueling…
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The surname of EGLIN was of the baptismal group of surnames 'the son of Eglon' an ancient and now forgotten personal name. The name was originally derived from the Old English personal name AGILINA, meaning 'the eagle'. Early records of the name mention EGLINA de Curtenay, who was recorded in the year 1207, County Oxford, and Alexander EGELIN was documented in 1185, County Suffolk. William Egle, 1273, County Cambridge. Gilbert de la Hegle was documented in County Sussex in the same year. Joseph Eagle and Elizabeth Johnson were married at St. George's, Hanover Square, London in 1777. Daniel Miller and Anna Maria Eagles were married at the same church in 1780. Surnames before the Norman Conquest of 1066 were rare in England having been brought by the Normans when William the Conqueror invaded the shores. The practice spread to Scotland and Ireland by the 12th century, and in Wales they appeared as late as the 16th century. Most surnames can be traced to one of four sources, locational, from the occupation of the original bearer, nicknames or simply font names based on the first name of the parent being given as the second name to their child. The eagle depicted in the arms is the emblem of fortitude and magnanimity of mind. The Romans used the figure of an eagle for their ensign, and their example has been often followed. It is the device of Russia, Austria, Germany and the United States of America and the Emperors of France. The associated coat of arms is recorded in Sir Bernard Burkes General Armory. Ulster King of Arms in 1884. Registered to Joseph Eglin Esq, of Kingston-upon-Hill, merchant. In the Middle Ages heraldry came into use as a practical matter. It originated in the devices used to distinguish the armoured warriors in tournament and war, and was also placed on seals as marks of identity. As far as records show, true heraldry began in the middle of the 12th century, and appeared almost simultaneously in several countries of Western Europe.


The Airbus Alabama manufacturing facility is in line for 600 new jobs, thanks to a planned second assembly line for the Bombardier C Series jetliner and a possible increase in the production of A320 Family aircraft.
At Airbus' Mobile facility, high-ranking executives of Airbus and Bombardier gave the first detailed briefing on their plans for a production ramp-up that would bring the C Series to Alabama. For that to happen, though, antitrust regulators must give their approval for Canada-based Bombardier to produce the aircraft in Alabama.
Jeff Knittel, chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas, said the project to add a C Series final assembly line at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley complex involves a $300 million investment. An estimated 400 jobs would be created at the new facility.
In addition, Knittel said Airbus is studying a plan to increase production at its Alabama factory by 50 percent, raising monthly output to six aircraft from four to meet strong demand from U.S airlines. The production increase would add 200 new jobs at the Mobile facility.
"We believe the final number will be 600 high-skilled jobs," Knittel said.
Knittel added that the joint venture between Airbus and Bombardier, which must still be finalized, is uniting "two terrific companies" that will command a powerful market position.
The new Bombardier C Series line would be located just north of the $600 million Airbus A320 Family assembly line, which stands on a 116-acre site at the Aeroplex that has room for growth.
To accommodate increased production, Allan McArtor, chairman emeritus of Airbus Americas, said the paint shop and the delivery center on the campus will likely be expanded.
Bellemare said Bombardier projects the global market for the C Series at 6,000 aircraft over the next 20 years, with the U.S. market accounting for about 2,000 of the 100- to 150-seat passenger jets. About four C Series planes would be produced in Mobile each month.
"More than 50-percent of this aircraft is U.S.-made, so when we do the final assembly right here in Mobile, it will be a real home-based U.S. product," he said.
Airbus and Bombardier first announced their plans to bring the C Series aircraft to Airbus's Alabama facility in October 2017. The Airbus facility began producing A320 Family aircraft in late 2015 and today employs more than 380 people.


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FILM REVIEW: Avengers: Infinity War lives up to the hype
By Andrew Leivesley
INFINITY War not only makes good on all the promises the Marvel films have made about the Mad Titan Thanos.
It also delivers a well-paced and emotional story that flips the Marvel Cinematic Universe on its head.
The plot of the film essentially sees Thanos face off against the superhero ensemble the Avengers on his quest to collect the six 'Infinity Stones' which when combined could destroy the universe.
The film takes place on multiple planets which at times can be difficult to follow but the strength of these beloved characters, and Thanos, hold the film together.
Infinity War wastes no time in showing the terror of the big villain in the ambitious opening sequence.
Josh Brolin brings a depth to this character that really surprised me especially as Marvel has had a frequent problem when it comes to creating interesting villains.
After Michael B Jordan's excellent performance as Killmonger in Black Panther, I was worried that Thanos might feel one dimensional in comparison.
These worries were dispelled before the 20-minute mark.
The film starts as it means to go on – the intensity of the plot is matched by the desperation of the circumstances for the heroes, with only one subplot that felt a little unnecessary.
With a total of 67 characters, not everyone gets their fair share of the screen time but this is never a detriment to the film, it only adds to the epic scale directors, the Russo brothers, clearly wanted to attain and this culminates in a final act that is as good as any comic book film has produced.
Despite the title, this is undoubtedly Thanos' film, he has more screen time than any one else and Josh Brolin steals the show in every single scene.
His character arc has plenty of surprises along the way and the final 30 minutes of the film are harrowing, tense and thrilling.
The stakes have never felt higher going into 'Avengers 4' which is due for release next year. The cliff-hanger ending will not work for everyone, but if you have been a fan of these films for the past 10 years, the ending feels like the shake-up these films needed and the possibilities for the sequel are endless.
The Russo brothers deserve a lot of credit for not only delivering on the hype for this film but for also crafting an epic story that never feels too bloated or convoluted for its own good. This is a landmark achievement in filmmaking.
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The Meridian Market Theory - is a long-term (monthly) trend line of the S&P 500 that is comprised of a 'Who's Who' list of memorable market moments and pivots of the last 25 years.
Now before I get ahead of myself, I am not your father's technician - I use TA as a guide primarily for resistance and support and listen to the tape when it's trending in between. From the perspective that the trend line has intersected so many crucial moments in recent market history gives this chart more weight than others - and I'm sure the machines are watching it closely as we have tested and was rejected by it. In fact it delineated the recent market highs in February so precisely that it will embolden the bears to press the downside in the near term.
I suppose the bulls could argue that the Prime Meridian - as it stands today, marks the threshold where the reflation story either finds another gear and gains legitimacy within the market zeitgeist - or just becomes the upper limits of the market trend as it did back in the early 1990's.
With that said, and with a variety of conditions satisfied – both technically and sentiment wise – I am cautiously running with the bulls here and taking notes along the way.


takanori ineyama architects has completed a small weekend residence for a couple that lives between the cities of tokyo and yamanashi, japan. located in a residential area in the city of hokuto, the site is lined with trees throughout its perimeter in order to establish a sense of distance with its surrounding environment.
the double-height residence is designed as a single space in which takanori ineyama has packed all everyday activities, including dining, cooking, living, and resting. split in two levels that are connected by a staircase, the multifunctional interior contains room for more private uses, such as sleeping, on the overhanging platform, while shared space is located on the ground floor. the house is surrounded by a decked terrace and an outdoor bath that ensures privacy through the surrounding tall walls.


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John Moir (1814–1889) was a Scottish Episcopalian priest.

The son of David Moir, Bishop of Brechin, he was born in 1814, educated at  King's College, Aberdeen;and ordained in 1837. He was the Incumbent at Arradoul then Brechin. He was Dean of Brechin from 1848 to 1861; the Incumbent of Jedburgh from 1861 to 1888; and Dean of Glasgow and Galloway from 1878 to 1888.

He died on 5 December 1889.

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Q: ATMega 48P powering two DC motors with FPWM Timers, in assembly not C So I'm trying to do my lab assignment and keep running into this issue with setting up my pins to pulse. I want to use two timers in PWM mode to generate a sinusoid to drive my motors. I need to have the timers flicker a port at one time '(OCR*A)' and then flicker again at another '(OCR*B)' and reset the counter back to zero.
I don't care too much which pin on a port it flickers as long as I can control the difference between OCR*A and OCR*B so i can get 70% power in one and 30% in another for example. I want two timers so I have independent motor control but if I can do it with one timer that is okay as well, as long as the motors can be set to different duty cycles.
There is one last catch, all of my code has to be in assembly code. I don't want you to write my code for me, but I have been through my manual over and over and am stumped on how I have set the timer wrong.
Here's the code I have so far. The way my code is written I think it should flicker OCR2A and OCR0A but I am not sure. Please let me know and thank you again.
    .INCLUDE <m48Pdef.inc>; Include in program

    .CSEG; Start code segment.

    .ORG 0x0000

RJMP MAIN

    MAIN:
LDI R16, LOW(RAMEND)
OUT SPL, R16
LDI R16, HIGH(RAMEND)
OUT SPH, R16

SBI DDRD, 3     ; set correct pins to read and write
SBI DDRD, 2
SBI DDRD, 1
SBI DDRD, 0
SBI DDRB, 3     ; set correct pins to read and write
SBI DDRB, 2
SBI DDRB, 1
SBI DDRB, 0

CLR R16
CLR R17
CLI ;clear global interrupts

LDI R16, 0b01000011
STS 0xB0, R16
LDI R16, 0b00001011
STS 0xB1, R16

CLI

LDI R17, 0b01000011
STS 0x44, R17
LDI R17, 0b00001011
STS 0x45, R17

LDI R19, 7
LDI R18, 3

SEI

    LOOP:

RCALL DelayA
STS OCR2A, R18
STS OCR0A, R18
STS OCR2B, R19
STS OCR0B, R19
LDI R20, 0xFF
LDI R22, 0x00
LDI R23, 0x00
RCALL DelayA
RJMP LOOP       ;repeats loop to keep the output going

    DelayA:
CP r20, r22 ;standard double nested delay loop
BREQ RELOOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
Dec r20
ldi r21, 0xFF
RJMP DelayB

    DelayB:
NOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
NOP
CP r21, r22
BREQ DelayA
Dec r21
RJMP DelayB

    RELOOP:
RET

A: I am not an expert in ARV Assembly, but here are the issues I see:

*

*You are using STS to try to load data into timer registers, but what you need to use is the OUT instruction. STS is "Store direct to SRAM": the timer control registers are.. well... registers, and are loaded via out instructions. There is an assembly example for TIMER1 on page 114 of the datasheet.

*Before you set bits in reneral-purpose registers and load them into timer control registers you probably want to make sure that the registers contain nothing in them to start with.  Use the LDI instruction for that, for instance.  There are probably better ways of zero-ing out a register, so google for that (like I said, I don't program much in AVR assembly)

*In general, read the datasheet: I don't see any PWM setting instructions in what you are doing.

The registers you need to worry about for getting PWM to work on AVR are:

*

*Load TCCR_A with bits that set which pins you want to be connected to the timer. For instance, the COM0A_ bits allows OC0A pin to be PWM-ed automatically, whereas COM0B_ bits allows pin OC0B to be PWMed (datasheet pages 104-105).

*Both TCCR_A and TCCR_B must have the WGM__ bits set correctly to specify the waveform generation mode. Most likely you want one of the Fast PWM modes.

*TCCR_B also specifies the frequency of your PWM via the prescaler CS__ bits. The frequency will be the CPU clock speed divided by some factor (prescaler value of 1 for the fastest). See datasheet page 108 for TIMER0.

*Finally OCR_A and OCR_B registers set the duty cycle for the OC_A and OC_B pins respectively. In non-inverting PWM modes the corresponding pin is set at BOTTOM, and then cleared when TCNT (the timer counter) reaches the value in OC_A/OC_B. So if you are doing Fast PWM on timer 0 and OC0A is connected to timer output in non-inverting mode (COM0A1 bit is set, COM0A0 bit is cleared in TCCR0A), a value of 0x3F in OCR01 will give you a 25% duty cycle on pin OC0A (if your timer prescaler bits are more than 0(0=timer stopped) and less than 0x06 (0x06 and 0x07 in CS0_ bits specifies external clock source).

*You do not need interrupts or overflow. Assuming you set the registers described above correctly, the ATmega will do the PWMing for you.

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News from the EU, Israel and Denmark
Tuesday's World Events — Posted on January 24, 2017
THE EUROPEAN UNION – Emboldened by Brexit vote and hoping to ride the wave of Trump's victory, European rightists believe their time has come
(excerpted from articles by Soeren Kern at Gatestone Institute and Michelle Fitzpatrick for Agence France-Presse) – Inspired by the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, the leaders of Europe's main anti-establishment parties have held a rally aimed at coordinating a political strategy to mobilize…voters in upcoming elections in Germany, the Netherlands and France.
Appearing together in public for the first time, leaders gathered on January 21 at a rally in Koblenz, Germany, where they called on European voters to participate in a "patriotic spring" to topple the European Union, reassert national sovereignty and secure national borders. Leaders who spoke included:
Marine Le Pen, leader of the French National Front
Frauke Petry, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)
Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV) [Netherlands]
Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy's Northern League
Harald Vilimsky of Austria's Freedom Party
The two-hour rally was held under the banner of the Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF), a group established in June 2015 by Members of the European Parliament from nine counties to oppose European federalism and the transfer of political power from voters to unelected bureaucrats in Brussels, the de facto capital of the European Union. [The European Parliament (EP) is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union (EU). The ENF has members of the EP from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Romania and the UK.]
The leaders of Europe's main anti-establishment parties appearing together in public for the first time, on January 21 in Koblenz, Germany. (Image source: Marine Le Pen/Twitter)
Referring to the June 2016 passage of BREXIT – the decision by British voters to leave the European Union – and the election of President Donald Trump in the United States, France's Le Pen said:
"…We are experiencing the return of nation-states. 2016 was the year the Anglo-Saxon world woke up. 2017, I am sure, will be the year in which the peoples of the European continent rise up."
Dutch politician Wilders added:
"…Europe is changing. It started last year with Brexit, yesterday there was Trump and today the freedom-loving parties gathered in Koblenz are making a stand. …The people of the West are awakening. They are throwing off the yoke of political correctness."
Polls indicate that the…change [in U.S. leadership] is fueling support for [nationalist] parties in Europe. In addition to anger over eroding sovereignty, a growing number of Europeans are rebelling against decades of government-imposed multiculturalism, politically correct speech codes and mass migration from the Muslim world.
Europe's establishment parties, far from addressing the concerns of ordinary voters, have tried to silence dissent by branding naysayers as xenophobes, Islamophobes and neo-Nazis.
In announcing the meeting on Twitter, Wilders used the hashtag "WeWillMakeOurCountriesGreatAgain," a play on Trump's election-winning slogan "Make America Great Again."
"The aim is to talk about freedom for Europe and for Europeans. Let us break free from the EU's straitjacket and from globalization," Ludovic de Danne, an adviser to Le Pen, told AFP.
ISRAEL – The world's tallest solar tower is being built in Israel
(by Nathan Giannini Yahoo Finance) – Deep in Israel's Negev Desert construction is well under way on what will soon become the tallest solar tower in the world. Scheduled to be finished later this year at a cost of about $570 million, the Ashalim tower will soar a staggering 820 feet into the sky.
The tower is surrounded by more than 50,000 heliostat solar mirrors, covering an area the size of 560 football fields. The mirrors reflect the sun's rays back onto the giant structure, heating water stored in a boiler at the top of the tower, turning it into steam. The steam then spins a turbine and generates energy.
The tower will provide enough energy for 130,000 households, or about 5 percent of the country's population, according to Israel's Electricity Authority.
Israel has traditionally relied on fossil fuels for energy — renewable sources currently account for just 2.5 percent of the country's electricity. The Ashalim tower is part of a push to increase that mark to 10 percent by 2020.
The tower is not without its critics, who have panned the project as too expensive and complex to be replicated. Planners argue just the opposite.
"We multiplied the size of the mirrors by three compared to the previous generation," Megalim Power CEO Eran Gartner, who heads the consortium managing the project, told the Times of Israel. "Everything is connected by WiFi instead of by cables. The tower and its boiler are also designed to reduce costs. Everything is done to pursue profitability."
The current tallest solar structure in the world is the Ivanpah plant, located in California's Mojave Desert. It consists of three towers standing a paltry-by-comparison 459 feet tall.
DENMARK – Country to join fight against Islamic State in Syria
(by Ed Adamczyk, UPI) – The mandate of Denmark's military forces in Iraq was extended Friday, allowing troops to venture into Syria to combat terrorists.
Danish troops.
The action was not unexpected. In 2015 Danish Defense Minister Peter Christiansen pledged to accelerate efforts of Denmark's special forces, working within NATO, against the Islamic State in the Middle East. The decision can also be seen as a response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has asked all NATO countries to become more engaged in the fight against IS. Denmark joined the international coalition in Iraq in 2014.
Danish Foreign Minister Anders Samuelson said Friday that Denmark's involvement in the Middle East is "an important foreign affairs and security priority for the government. The government has thus decided, on the basis of specific requests from the coalition, to expand the missions of the special operations troops in Iraq and Syria."
A majority of Denmark's parliament supports the plan.
The Danish military has thus far restricted itself to construction projects and to training Iraqi forces. In December, Danish troops were given a mandate to return fire if fired upon. The new directives also permit the Danish warship Peter Willemoes to sail alongside U.S. aircraft carriers.
(The news briefs above are from wire reports and staff reports posted at Times of Israel/AFP on Jan. 19 [EU], YahooFinance on Jan. 9 [Israel], UPI on Jan. 20 [Denmark].)
THE EUROPEAN UNION:
For background on the European Union, go to the official website at: europa.eu/index_en.htm.
or the wikipedia entry at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union.
THE EUROPE OF NATIONS AND FREEDOM (ENF) is a group established in June 2015 by Members of the European Parliament from nine counties to oppose European federalism and the transfer of political power from voters to unelected bureaucrats in Brussels, the EU's capital. Visit the website: Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF)