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Tim's Google Scholar page can be found here. Other members of the group have their own publication lists on their individual pages.
Single-Molecule Analysis with Solid-State Nanopores
Tim Albrecht.
Annual Review of Analytical Chemistry, 12(1), 371–387, 2019
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Solid-state nanopores and nanopipettes are an exciting class of single-molecule sensors that has grown enormously over the last two decades. They offer a platform for testing fundamental concepts of stochasticity and transport at the nanoscale, for studying single-molecule biophysics and, increasingly, also for new analytical applications and in biomedical sensing. This review covers some fundamental aspects underpinning sensor operation and transport and, at the same time, it aims to put these into context as an analytical technique. It highlights new and recent developments and discusses some of the challenges lying ahead.
Assisted delivery of anti-tumour platinum drugs using DNA-coiling gold nanoparticles bearing lumophores and intercalators: towards a new generation of multimodal nanocarriers with enhanced action
Ana B. Caballero, Lucia Cardo, Sunil Claire, James Samuel Craig, Nikolas J. Hodges, Anton Vladyka, Tim Albrecht, Luke A. Rochford, Zoe Pikramenou, and Michael John Hannon.
Chemical Science, 10(40), 9244–9256, 2019
Nanocarriers with unusual DNA binding properties provide enhanced cytotoxic activity beyond that conferred by the platinum agents they release.
Gold-Induced Desulfurization in a Bis(ferrocenyl) Alkane Dithiol
Evangelina Pensa, Rafa{ł} Karpowicz, Artur Jab{l}oński, Damian Trzybiński, Krzysztof Woźniak, Davor Šakić, Valerije Vrček, Nicholas J. Long, Tim Albrecht, and Konrad Kowalski.
Organometallics, 38(9), 2227–2232, 2019
Markéta Kubánková, Xiaoyan Lin, Tim Albrecht, Joshua B. Edel, and Marina K. Kuimova.
Analytical Chemistry, 2019
Protein aggregation is associated with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The poorly understood pathogenic mechanism of amyloid diseases makes early stage diagnostics or therapeutic intervention a challenge. Seeded polymerization that reduces the duration of the lag phase and accelerates fibril growth is a widespread model to study amyloid formation. Seeding effects are hypothesized to be important in the "infectivity" of amyloids and are linked to the development of systemic amyloidosis in vivo. The exact mechanism of seeding is unclear yet critical to illuminating the propagation of amyloids. Here we report on the lateral and axial fragmentation of seed fibrils in the presence of lysozyme monomers at short time scales, followed by the generation of oligomers and growth of fibrils.
Electric Single-Molecule Hybridization Detector for Short DNA Fragments
Amelia Y. Y. Loh, Claire H. Burgess, Diana A. Tanase, Giorgio Ferrari, Martyn A. McLachlan, Anthony E. G. Cass, and Tim Albrecht.
Analytical Chemistry, 90(23), 14063–14071, 2018
In combining DNA nanotechnology and high-bandwidth single-molecule detection in nanopipettes, we demonstrate an all-electric, label-free hybridisation sensor for short DNA sequences ({\textless} 100 nt). Such short fragments are known to occur as circulating cell-free DNA in various bodily fluids, such as blood plasma and saliva, and have been identified as disease markers for cancer and infectious diseases. To this end, we use as a model system a 88-mer target from the RV1910c gene in Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is associated with antibiotic (isoniazid) resistance in TB. Upon binding to short probes attached to long carrier DNA, we show that resistive pulse sensing in nanopipettes is capable of identifying rather subtle structural differences, such as the hybridisation state of the probes, in a statistically robust manner. With significant potential towards multiplexing and high-throughput analysis, our study points towards a new, single-molecule DNA assay technology that is fast, easy to use and compatible with point of care environments. Nanopore devices are a new class of stochastic single-molecule sensors. As nanoscale analogues of the well-known Coulter counter, which is routinely used for cell counting in hospital environments, they have been developed towards fast and label-free DNA sequencing. 1 This feat has now largely been achieved with (modified) biological pores, such as -hemolysin. 2 However, resistive pulse sensing with solid-state nanopores and nanopipettes offers a range of other potential applications. These nanodevices are relatively easy to fabricate (especially nanopipettes 3,4) and there is usually considerable flexibility in their design, with regards to the pore dimensions (diameter, channel length,
Cyclic Voltammetry Peaks Due to Deep Level Traps in Si Nanowire Array Electrodes
A. Shougee, F. Konstantinou, T. Albrecht, and K. Fobelets.
IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 17(1), 154-160, 2018
Electrochemical processes at the nanoscale
T. Albrecht, S. Horswell, L. K. Allerston, N. V. Rees, and P. Rodriguez.
Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 7, 138-145, 2018
A Redox-Activated G-Quadruplex DNA Binder Based on a Platinum(IV)–Salphen Complex
S. Bandeira, J. Gonzalez-Garcia, E. Pensa, T. Albrecht, and R. Vilar.
Angewandte Chemie – International Edition, 57(1), 310-313, 2018
Controlling the Dynamic Instability of Capped Metal Nanoparticles on Metallic Surfaces
E. Pensa and T. Albrecht.
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 9(1), 57-62, 2018
Disentangling chemical effects in ionic-liquid-based Cu leaching from chalcopyrite
A. Al-Zubeidi, D. Godfrey, and T. Albrecht.
Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 819, 130-135, 2018
Cross-plane conductance through a graphene/molecular monolayer/Au sandwich
Bing Li, Marjan Famili, Evangelina Pensa, Iain Grace, Nicholas J. Long, Colin Lambert, Tim Albrecht, and Lesley F. Cohen.
Nanoscale, 10(42), 19791–19798, 2018
Experimental scalability of junction properties, in combination with theoretical transmission probability, demonstrates a significantly enhanced molecular connection.
Deep learning for single-molecule science
Tim Albrecht, Gregory Slabaugh, Eduardo Alonso, and SM Masudur R. Al-Arif.
Nanotechnology, 28(42), 423001, 2017
The role of ion-water interactions in determining the Soret coefficient of LiCl aqueous solutions
S. Di Lecce, T. Albrecht, and F. Bresme.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(14), 9575-9583, 2017
Single-Molecule Conductance Studies of Organometallic Complexes Bearing 3-Thienyl Contacting Groups
S. Bock, O. A. Al-Owaedi, S. G. Eaves, D. C. Milan, M. Lemmer, B. W. Skelton, H. M. Osorio, R. J. Nichols, S. J. Higgins, P. Cea, N. J. Long, T. Albrecht, S. Mart�n, C. J. Lambert, and P. J. Low.
Chemistry – A European Journal, 23(9), 2133-2143, 2017
Low Noise Nanopore Platforms Optimised for the Synchronised Optical and Electrical Detection of Biomolecules
W. H. Pitchford, C. R. Crick, H. -J. Kim, A. P. Ivanov, H. -M. Kim, J. -S. Yu, T. Albrecht, K. -B. Kim, and J. B. Edel.
RSC Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2017-January(41), 270-300, 2017
Ferrocene- and Biferrocene-Containing Macrocycles towards Single-Molecule Electronics
L. E. Wilson, C. Hassenrück, R. F. Winter, A. J. P. White, T. Albrecht, and N. J. Long.
Angewandte Chemie – International Edition, 56(24), 6838-6842, 2017
Functionalised Biferrocene Systems towards Molecular Electronics
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2017(2), 496-504, 2017
Ionic liquids for metal extraction from chalcopyrite: Solid, liquid and gas phase studies
O. Kuzmina, E. Symianakis, D. Godfrey, T. Albrecht, and T. Welton.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(32), 21556-21564, 2017
A computational approach to calculate the heat of transport of aqueous solutions
Scientific Reports, 7, , 2017
Insulated molecular wires: Inhibiting orthogonal contacts in metal complex based molecular junctions
O. A. Al-Owaedi, S. Bock, D. C. Milan, M. -C. Oerthel, M. S. Inkpen, D. S. Yufit, A. N. Sobolev, N. J. Long, T. Albrecht, S. J. Higgins, M. R. Bryce, R. J. Nichols, C. J. Lambert, and P. J. Low.
Nanoscale, 9(28), 9902-9912, 2017
Progress in single-biomolecule analysis with solid-state nanopores
T. Albrecht.
Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 4(1), 159-165, 2017
TiO2coated Si nanowire electrodes for electrochemical double layer capacitors in room temperature ionic liquid
F. Konstantinou, A. Shougee, T. Albrecht, and K. Fobelets.
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50(41), , 2017
Single Molecule Trapping and Sensing Using Dual Nanopores Separated by a Zeptoliter Nanobridge
P. Cadinu, B. Paulose Nadappuram, D. J. Lee, J. Y. Y. Sze, G. Campolo, Y. Zhang, A. Shevchuk, S. Ladame, T. Albrecht, Y. Korchev, A. P. Ivanov, and J. B. Edel.
Nano Letters, 17(10), 6376-6384, 2017
High-Vacuum Deposition of Biferrocene Thin Films on Room-Temperature Substrates
R. Leber, L. E. Wilson, P. Robaschik, M. S. Inkpen, D. J. Payne, N. J. Long, T. Albrecht, C. F. Hirjibehedin, and S. Heutz.
Chemistry of Materials, 29(20), 8663-8669, 2017
Principles of a Single-Molecule Rectifier in Electrolytic Environment
K. C. M. Cheung, X. Chen, T. Albrecht, and A. A. Kornyshev.
Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 120(6), 3089-3106, 2016
Nanopores: general discussion
A. Mount, M. Kang, D. Fermin, T. Albrecht, J. Gooding, R. Crooks, N. Tao, W. Schmickler, J. MacPherson, S. Chen, P. Actis, O. Magnussen, L. Baker, P. Bartlett, S. Faez, J. Clausmeyer, B. Thomas, P. A. Ash, F. Kanoufi, Y. Long, P. Unwin, M. Koper, S. Lemay, A. Ewing, Z. Tian, R. Johnson, M. Eikerling, and M. Platt.
Faraday Discussions, 193, 507-531, 2016
Electrochemistry of single nanoparticles: general discussion
T. Albrecht, J. MacPherson, O. Magnussen, D. Fermin, R. Crooks, J. Gooding, T. Hersbach, F. Kanoufi, W. Schuhmann, C. Bentley, N. Tao, S. Mitra, K. Krischer, K. Tschulik, S. Faez, W. Nogala, P. Unwin, Y. Long, M. Koper, Z. Tian, M. A. Alpuche-Aviles, H. White, V. Brasiliense, C. Kranz, W. Schmickler, K. Stevenson, C. Jing, and M. Edwards.
High-bandwidth detection of short DNA in nanopipettes
R. L. Fraccari, M. Carminati, G. Piantanida, T. Leontidou, G. Ferrari, and T. Albrecht.
A robotic platform for high-throughput electrochemical analysis of chalcopyrite leaching
D. Godfrey, J. H. Bannock, O. Kuzmina, T. Welton, and T. Albrecht.
Green Chemistry, 18(7), 1930-1937, 2016
High-speed detection of DNA translocation in nanopipettes
R. L. Fraccari, P. Ciccarella, A. Bahrami, M. Carminati, G. Ferrari, and T. Albrecht.
Single-Molecule Studies of Unlabeled Full-Length p53 Protein Binding to DNA
P. Nuttall, K. Lee, P. Ciccarella, M. Carminati, G. Ferrari, K. -B. Kim, and T. Albrecht.
Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 120(9), 2106-2114, 2016
Trianguleniums as Optical Probes for G-Quadruplexes: APhotophysical, Electrochemical, and Computational Study
A. Shivalingam, A. Vyšniauskas, T. Albrecht, A. J. P. White, M. K. Kuimova, and R. Vilar.
Chemistry – A European Journal, 22(12), 4129-4139, 2016
Complexes comprising 'dangling' phosphorus arms and tri(hetero)metallic butenynyl moieties
M. S. Inkpen, A. J. P. White, T. Albrecht, and N. J. Long.
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 812, 145-150, 2016
Oxide-coated silicon nanowire array capacitor electrodes in room temperature ionic liquid
L. Qiao, A. Shougee, T. Albrecht, and K. Fobelets.
Electrochimica Acta, 210, 32-37, 2016
Oligomeric ferrocene rings
M. S. Inkpen, S. Scheerer, M. Linseis, A. J. P. White, R. F. Winter, T. Albrecht, and N. J. Long.
Nature Chemistry, 8(9), 825-830, 2016
Unsupervised vector-based classification of single-molecule charge transport data
Mario Lemmer, Michael S. Inkpen, Katja Kornysheva, Nicholas J. Long, and Tim Albrecht.
Nature Communications, 7, 1–10, 2016
Electrodeposition and bipolar effects in metallized nanopores and their use in the detection of insulin
A. Rutkowska, K. Freedman, J. Skalkowska, M. J. Kim, J. B. Edel, and T. Albrecht.
Analytical Chemistry, 87(4), 2337-2344, 2015
Which way up? Recognition of homologous DNA segments in parallel and antiparallel alignments
D. J. O. Lee, A. Wynveen, T. Albrecht, and A. A. Kornyshev.
Journal of Chemical Physics, 142(4), , 2015
Synchronized optical and electronic detection of biomolecules using a low noise nanopore platform
W. H. Pitchford, H. -J. Kim, A. P. Ivanov, H. -M. Kim, J. -S. Yu, R. J. Leatherbarrow, T. Albrecht, K. -B. Kim, and J. B. Edel.
ACS Nano, 9(2), 1740-1748, 2015
Challenges of biomolecular detection at the nanoscale: Nanopores and microelectrodes
K. Mathwig, T. Albrecht, E. D. Goluch, and L. Rassaei.
Analytical Chemistry, 87(11), 5470-5475, 2015
Electronic structures of cyclometalated palladium complexes in the higher oxidation states
B. N. Nguyen, L. A. Adrio, T. Albrecht, A. J. P. White, M. A. Newton, M. Nachtegaal, S. J. A. Figueroa, and K. K. Hii.
Dalton Transactions, 44(37), 16586-16591, 2015
The Unusual Redox Properties of Fluoroferrocenes Revealed through a Comprehensive Study of the Haloferrocenes
M. S. Inkpen, S. Du, M. Hildebrand, A. J. P. White, N. M. Harrison, T. Albrecht, and N. J. Long.
Organometallics, 34(22), 5461-5469, 2015
New Insights into Single-Molecule Junctions Using a Robust, Unsupervised Approach to Data Collection and Analysis
M. S. Inkpen, M. Lemmer, N. Fitzpatrick, D. C. Milan, R. J. Nichols, N. J. Long, and T. Albrecht.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 137(31), 9971-9981, 2015
Avoiding problem reactions at the ferrocenyl-alkyne motif: A convenient synthesis of model, redox-active complexes for molecular electronics
SSB binding to single-stranded DNA probed using solid-state nanopore sensors
D. Japrung, A. Bahrami, A. Nadzeyka, L. Peto, S. Bauerdick, J. B. Edel, and T. Albrecht.
Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 118(40), 11605-11612, 2014
Label-free Pb(II) whispering gallery mode sensing using self-assembled glutathione-modified gold nanoparticles on an optical microcavity
S. Panich, K. A. Wilson, P. Nuttall, C. K. Wood, T. Albrecht, and J. B. Edel.
Electrochemical applications of nanopore systems
T. Albrecht, M. Carminati, G. Ferrari, P. Nuttall, W. Pitchford, and A. J. Rutkowska.
SPR Electrochemistry, 12(1), 155-186, 2014
High precision fabrication and positioning of nanoelectrodes in a nanopore
A. P. Ivanov, K. J. Freedman, M. J. Kim, T. Albrecht, and J. B. Edel.
Single molecule ionic current sensing in segmented flow microfluidics
T. R. Gibb, A. P. Ivanov, J. B. Edel, and T. Albrecht.
Oxidative purification of halogenated ferrocenes
M. S. Inkpen, S. Du, M. Driver, T. Albrecht, and N. J. Long.
Dalton Transactions, 42(8), 2813-2816, 2013
Mapping the ion current distribution in nanopore/electrode devices
A. Rutkowska, J. B. Edel, and T. Albrecht.
ACS Nano, 7(1), 547-555, 2013
Single-molecule studies of intrinsically disordered proteins using solid-state nanopores
D. Japrung, J. Dogan, K. J. Freedman, A. Nadzeyka, S. Bauerdick, T. Albrecht, M. J. Kim, P. Jemth, and J. B. Edel.
Branched redox-active complexes for the study of novel charge transport processes
M. S. Inkpen, T. Albrecht, and N. J. Long.
Rapid Sonogashira cross-coupling of iodoferrocenes and the unexpected cyclo-oligomerization of 4-ethynylphenylthioacetate
Chemical Communications, 49(50), 5663-5665, 2013
Rapid ultrasensitive single particle surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy using metallic nanopores
M. P. Cecchini, A. Wiener, V. A. Turek, H. Chon, S. Lee, A. P. Ivanov, D. W. McComb, J. Choo, T. Albrecht, S. A. Maier, and J. B. Edel.
Design and characterization of a current sensing platform for silicon-based nanopores with integrated tunneling nanoelectrodes
M. Carminati, G. Ferrari, A. P. Ivanov, T. Albrecht, and M. Sampietro.
Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, 77(3), 333-343, 2013
Electrochemical tunnelling sensors and their potential applications
Nature Communications, 3, 810–829, 2012
The quantum-mechanical tunnelling effect allows charge transport across nanometre-scale gaps between conducting electrodes. Application of a voltage between these electrodes leads to a measurable tunnelling current, which is highly sensitive to the gap size, the voltage applied and the medium in the gap. Applied to liquid environments, this offers interesting prospects of using tunnelling currents as a sensitive tool to study fundamental interfacial processes, to probe chemical reactions at the single-molecule level and to analyse the composition of biopolymers such as DNA, RNA or proteins. This offers the possibility of a new class of sensor devices with unique capabilities.
Solid-state nanopores for biosensing with submolecular resolution
A. Bahrami, F. Doǧan, D. Japrung, and T. Albrecht.
Biochemical Society Transactions, 40(4), 624-628, 2012
Probing electron transport in proteins at room temperature with single-molecule precision
M. S. Inkpen and T. Albrecht.
ACS Nano, 6(1), 13-16, 2012
Nanobiotechnology: A new look for nanopore sensing
Nature Nanotechnology, 6(4), 195-196, 2011
DNA tunneling detector embedded in a nanopore
A. P. Ivanov, E. Instuli, C. M. McGilvery, G. Baldwin, D. W. McComb, T. Albrecht, and J. B. Edel.
Nano Letters, 11(1), 279-285, 2011
Flow-based autocorrelation studies for the detection and investigation of single-particle surface-enhanced resonance raman spectroscopic events
M. P. Cecchini, M. A. Stapountzi, D. W. McComb, T. Albrecht, and J. B. Edel.
Ultrafast surface enhanced resonance raman scattering detection in droplet-based microfluidic systems
M. P. Cecchini, J. Hong, C. Lim, J. Choo, T. Albrecht, A. J. DeMello, and J. B. Edel.
How to understand and interpret current flow in nanopore/electrode devices
Resizing metal-coated nanopores using a scanning electron microscope
G. A. T. Chansin, J. Hong, J. Dusting, A. J. Demello, T. Albrecht, and J. B. Edel.
Small, 7(19), 2736-2741, 2011
Nanopore/electrode structures for single-molecule biosensing
M. Ayub, A. Ivanov, E. Instuli, M. Cecchini, G. Chansin, C. McGilvery, J. Hong, G. Baldwin, D. McComb, J. B. Edel, and T. Albrecht.
Electrochimica Acta, 55(27), 8237-8243, 2010
New developments in nanopore research – From fundamentals to applications
T. Albrecht, J. B. Edel, and M. Winterhalter.
Journal of Physics Condensed Matter, 22(45), , 2010
Precise electrochemical fabrication of sub-20 nm solid-state nanopores for single-molecule biosensing
M. Ayub, A. Ivanov, J. Hong, P. Kuhn, E. Instuli, J. B. Edel, and T. Albrecht.
Layering and shear properties of an ionic liquid, 1-ethyl-3- methylimidazolium ethylsulfate, confined to nano-films between mica surfaces
S. Perkin, T. Albrecht, and J. Klein.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 12(6), 1243-1247, 2010
Interfacial redox processes of cytochrome b562
P. Zuo, T. Albrecht, P. D. Barker, D. H. Murgida, and P. Hildebrandt.
Charge transport in nanoscale junctions
T. Albrecht, A. Kornyshev, and T. Bjørnholm.
Single-molecule electron transfer in electrochemical environments
J. Zhang, A. M. Kuznetsov, I. G. Medvedev, Q. Chi, T. Albrecht, P. S. Jensen, and J. Ulstrup.
Chemical Reviews, 108(7), 2737-2791, 2008
A density functional theory study of the electronic properties of Os(II) and Os(III) complexes immobilized on Au(111)
N. M. O'Boyle, T. Albrecht, D. H. Murgida, L. Cassidy, J. Ulstrup, and J. G. Vos.
Inorganic Chemistry, 46(1), 117-124, 2007
Single-molecule conductance of redox molecules in electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy
W. Haiss, T. Albrecht, H. Van Zalinge, S. J. Higgins, D. Bethell, H. Höbenreich, D. J. Schiffrin, R. J. Nichols, A. M. Kuznetsov, J. Zhang, Q. Chi, and J. Ulstrup.
Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 111(24), 6703-6712, 2007
Intrinsic multistate switching of gold clusters through electrochemical gating
T. Albrecht, S. F. L. Mertens, and J. Ulstrup.
Mechanism of electrochemical charge transport in individual transition metal complexes
T. Albrecht, A. Guckian, A. M. Kuznetsov, J. G. Vos, and J. Ulstrup.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 128(51), 17132-17138, 2006
Voltammetry and in situ scanning tunnelling microscopy of de novo designed heme protein monolayers on Au(111)-electrode surfaces
T. Albrecht, W. -W. Li, W. Haehnel, P. Hildebrandt, and J. Ulstrup.
Bioelectrochemistry, 69(2), 193-200, 2006
In situ scanning tunnelling spectroscopy of inorganic transition metal complexes
T. Albrecht, K. Moth-Poulsen, J. B. Christensen, A. Guckian, T. Bjørnholm, J. G. Vos, and J. Ulstrup.
Scanning tunneling spectroscopy in an ionic liquid
T. Albrecht, K. Moth-Poulsen, J. B. Christensen, J. Hjelm, T. Bjørnholm, and J. Ulstrup.
Potential-induced structural transitions of DL-homocysteine monolayers on Au(1 1 1) electrode surfaces
J. Zhang, A. Demetriou, A. C. Welinder, T. Albrecht, R. J. Nichols, and J. Ulstrup.
Chemical Physics, 319(1-3), 210-221, 2005
Transistor effects and in Situ STM of redox molecules at room temperature
T. Albrecht, A. Guckian, J. Ulstrup, and J. G. Vos.
IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 4(4), 430-433, 2005
Transistor-like behavior of transition metal complexes
Nano Letters, 5(7), 1451-1455, 2005
Electrochemistry and bioelectrochemistry towards the single-molecule level: Theoretical notions and systems
J. Zhang, Q. Chi, T. Albrecht, A. M. Kuznetsov, M. Grubb, A. G. Hansen, H. Wackerbarth, A. C. Welinder, and J. Ulstrup.
Electrochemical and spectroscopic investigations of immobilized de novo designed heme proteins on metal electrodes
T. Albrecht, W. Li, J. Ulstrup, W. Haehnel, and P. Hildebrandt.
ChemPhysChem, 6(5), 961-970, 2005
Prototype for in Situ Detection of Atmospheric NO3and N2O5via Laser-Induced Fluorescence
E. C. Wood, P. J. Wooldridge, J. H. Freese, T. Albrecht, and R. C. Cohen.
Environmental Science and Technology, 37(24), 5732-5738, 2003


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May 9, 2014 By Christopher Moore
This past Sunday kayakers and canoeists gathered at the Powder Mill Barn in Enfield for another edition of the popular down river race known as the Scantic Spring Splash.
About 110 paddlers, mostly from Connecticut and western Massachusetts, took part in the event that had been rescheduled from an earlier date in March.
The event is a timed race down a five mile stretch of the Scantic River that starts in Somerville and ends adjacent to the Powder Mill Barn in Enfield. However, despite being a "race", the main challenge for most entrants is not going fast but successfully navigating the course's three separate sets of class II rapids without capsizing.
Known as Stockers Rapids, Chimney Rapids and The Ledges, the rapid sections come at roughly the two, three and five mile points on the course. Rescue personnel, outfitted in helmets and dry suits, were stationed on the riverbank at all three rapid sections and assisted numerous paddlers who became separated from their boats.
Sunday's event drew the most spectators of any Connecticut white water competition thus far this year. The Ledges rapid, only a few hundred yards up river from the finish is a perfect spot for spectating with a bridge over the river and easily accessible river bank directly next to the rapid's largest drop. A large crowd of onlookers gathered here to cheer paddlers on as they attempted to descend the section without flipping over.
Racing started 12:00 after all competitors and boats had shuttled from the Powder Mill Barn\Finish Area to the upriver start. The action lasted about two hours as the boats made their way down the course at regular intervals.
Competitors were able to become their own spectators as video from cameras that had been stationed at the three rapid sections was played back on a large screen during the awards presentation in the Powder Mill Barn.
The event was part of the NECKRA Downriver Points Series
For results from this event please click here: http://srwa.org/files/2014SSSResults.pdf
2014 Scantic Spring Splash Canoe & Kayak Race, Scantic River, Enfield, Connecticut, May 4th, 2014

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Raider who held barman at 'gunpoint' in Dublin tackled by customers
BY Paul Healy
A barman has described the terrifying moment he was held at gunpoint by an armed raider who was dramatically stopped by three brave customers.
Shocked assistant manager Jason Doyle had what appeared to be a semi-automatic weapon pointed at him as a man in a balaclava shouted at him to give him "all the f***ing money" during the incident.
Terrified customers were ordered to "get down on the ground" by the gunman who declared he was in "the IRA" in the lounge of the Speaker Connolly pub in Firhouse, South Dublin just before midnight on Monday night.
But the raider got more than he bargained for when three non-compliant customers jumped the bar as he brought Jason through the pub's kitchen into an office where the money was kept.
Describing the horrifying incident, Jason told The Irish Daily Star that he quickly complied with the bungling gunman because he did not want to see anyone get hurt.
"We all had a bit of a fright," he said. I just thought I didn't want myself or someone else shot by a nervous trigger man. It turned out to be an imitation firearm but obviously at the time we didn't know that.
"We saw the doors open and one of our lads was brought in with the gun up to his neck and your man was behind him so we immediately thought this was a serious situation.
"He started shouting 'this is a robbery everybody get down'," Mr Doyle explained.
"We had an off duty detective that was here and he got down and was telling everyone not to move.
"He then came in behind the bar and he pointed the gun at me and said give me all the f***ing money, so I just closed my eyes and told him to calm down and I'll get you whatever you want, just calm down."
It was at this point that the gunman went into the back bar area and ordered those inside to come into the lounge and join the rest of the
customers on the ground.
But Jason says they flatly ignored the gunman — and he was then led into the kitchen by the gunman to get him the money he wanted.
"There were lads sitting down the end of the bar and they just ignored him. He came back in here then and said to me get me all the money and so I went to him into the kitchen area."
As Jason was getting together the money he then heard a dramatic bang as three of the men jumped over the bar and came into the kitchen — pinning the raider to the floor.
"Before I knew it I was in the office and all I heard was 'slam', the door came in and three lads came storming through," he told The Irish Daily Star.
"They had hopped the counter and dragged him to the ground and took the gun off him."
But Jason never expected to recognise the gunman — who turned out to be a regular patron of the pub he targeted.
As the balaclava was removed from his face, Jason says the gunman immediately apologised and put his drastic actions down to "hard times."
"We all know him," Jason said. "We couldn't believe it. I didn't recognise him at first because his face was covered in blood, but only when he said 'Jay I'm really sorry, I'm so sorry', then I knew it was him.
"He knows me, he drank in here before. I just said to him 'Jesus Christ why would you do that? You come in here, you drink here, we look after you, why would you go and do that?
"He just kept saying 'I hit hard times, I'm in a bit of trouble. He was very apologetic."
A panic alarm within the pub allowed Gardai to be immediately alerted to the scene.
The 33-year-old man was arrested and his firearm, which turned out to be an imitation, was seized.
This man was named last night as Derek Foran from Tallaght, and The Irish Daily Star has obtained this exclusive picture of him after the incident.
He was taken to Tallaght Garda station for questioning but also required some medical attention in Tallaght hospital.
Gardai have since seized CCTV from the bar and the man was last night being questioned by investigating officers.
The pub's co-owner James Murphy said last night: "I would like to thank them [the brave customers], they were very brave. They took a big risk. These people when they are robbing a place, they can lose their head."
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Re: Hey Ladies Japanese 12"?
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Computer Science Undergraduate Handbook (2020-2021) - FMS Application
University of Utah, School of Computing
Full Major Status (FMS) Application, Advice, and Criteria
Any student interested in pursuing a degree in computer science can take the courses designated as "Pre-Major". Upon completion of these courses, and in order to enroll in CS courses at the 3000-level and above, students must have full major status (FMS). Instructions on how and when to apply are below.
Pre-Major Sequence *
CS 1030 † - Foundations of Computer Science
CS 1410 - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
CS 2420 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
Math 1210 ‡ - Calculus I
Math 1220 ‡ - Calculus II
* Students must complete the Pre-Major courses with a 3.0 GPA or above. See the advice below on "FMS Admission Criteria".
† Some students may be able to waive this requirement, see: Choosing between 1030 and 1410.
‡ Students may also consider the engineering calculus series MATH 1310 and MATH 1320, or other advanced calculus sequences. See a CS academic advisor for details.
How to Apply for Full Major Status
Be admitted to the University of Utah.
Designate your major as "pre-computer science" by informing a CS academic advisor.
Enroll in the SoC Canvas page.
Complete the pre-major courses listed above.
Submit an application for FMS.
How to Apply for a Minor in Computer Science
Complete the same steps as for FMS listed above, with these two differences:
Applicants for the CS minors must have established a primary major and may not be in a pre- or undeclared major.
Calculus II is recommended, but not required for CS minors.
Please click on the appropriate item for more information.
FMS Admission Criteria
The purpose of the FMS admission process is to ensure that students have the proper attributes to succeed in completing a degree in computer science. These attributes include:
The ability to effectively write and understand computer programs.
The ability to complete a rigorous and demanding course in one attempt.
The ability to show good to excellent performance in courses known to be predictors of future success.
These attributes are highly correlated with grades earned in the pre-major courses.
All applicants for FMS are reviewed by the School of Computing Undergraduate Admissions Committee. The committee considers the GPAs of the applicant, both the GPA of pre-major courses and the overall University GPA. In addition, applicants are expected to adhere to the following policies:
The grade earned in each pre-major course must be C- or higher in order to apply.
Each pre-major course may be taken no more than twice. See the full policy on repeating courses for more information.
Grades in prerequisite courses are accepted only when they occur prior to the successor course. For example, a student may not take CS 1410 after CS 2420, solely to improve their GPA.
The GPA in the pre-major courses must be 3.0 or higher in order to apply*.
The overall GPA in all courses taken at the University must be 3.0 or higher in order to apply*.
* Students whose life situation has excluded them from a typical path into the computer science major should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies to determine the possibility of FMS.
Factors in Admission Decisions
The goal of the Admissions Committee is to select those students with the promise for success in the challenging CS degree program; therefore, not all applicants may be admitted
Below are some of the criteria used to evaluate an applicant's potential for success:
Applicants with an A or A- grade in CS 2420 are very promising, while applicants with a C+, C, or C- grades in any pre-major course have very little chance of success in upper-level CS courses.
Applicants on an upward trajectory, with grades that steadily improve with each CS and MATH course taken, show promise, while applicants on a downward trajectory have very little chance of success in upper-level CS courses.
Applicants who have repeated one or zero courses show great potential to complete the degree requirements directly and efficiently, while applicants who have repeated multiple courses show a concerning pattern that may continue.
If other CS, math, physics, and engineering courses have been taken by the applicant, those grades are considered. In particular, A or A- grades in CS 2100, MATH 2210, MATH 2270 demonstrate the ability to perform well in upper-level courses.
Guaranteed Admission
Applicants with pre-major and overall GPAs of 3.5 or higher, no repeated courses, and a B or higher in CS 2420, are assured admission to the computer science major.
Providing an Academic Statement
Applicants may submit a statement to support their application. The purpose of this statement is to guide the Admissions Committee in recognizing factors in the applicant's academic performance that may not be directly evident from the pre-major and overall University GPAs.
Applicants who have previously been denied admission should use the statement to point out significant improvement since the last application.
Applicants whose past performance may not be indicative of future performance should explain the changes made that will ensure success in the computer science degree program.
If Not Admitted
If you were not admitted to the computer science major on the first try, consider improving your academic record and applying a second time. The following are suggestions for what you can do to demonstrate a high potential for success in the challenging CS degree program. Please note that it is not necessary to follow all of the suggestions below – choose carefully and be cautious not to overload your course schedule.
If your grade in CS 2420 is below a B-, retake the course and strive to improve significantly, while adhering to the policy for repeating courses.
Earn an A or A- or better in courses that help you make progress in the CS degree without requiring FMS, such as CS 2100, CS 3200, MATH 2210, MATH 2270, and PHYS 2210.
If you have a pattern of repeating multiple classes, demonstrate that you can earn an A or A- or better in two of the courses listed above in only one attempt.
Achieve a 4.0 semester while taking challenging computer science, math, and/or science courses.
If you were not admitted to the computer science major on the second try, it is time to consider another major at the University of Utah or a computer science degree at another institution.
Preparing to Major
Application for Full Major Status
Transfer & AP Credit
First CS Course
Laptop Requirement
Full Major/Minor Information
Academic Standing/Probation
Capstone Experience
Permission Codes
Become a Teaching Assistant
Get an Internship
Pursue Undergraduate Research
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White House and Democrats Near Deal on Aid for Small Businesses
April 19, 2020 at 6:27 pm Updated April 20, 2020 at 3:34 am
SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
ALAN RAPPEPORT
WASHINGTON — The White House and congressional Democrats on Sunday closed in on an agreement for a $450 billion economic relief package to replenish a depleted emergency fund for small businesses and to expand coronavirus testing around the country, with votes on the measure possible early this week.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin described the broad outlines of the package in an appearance on CNN on Sunday. The agreement would include $300 billion to replenish the emergency fund, called the Paycheck Protection Program; $50 billion for the Small Business Administration's disaster relief fund; $75 billion for hospitals and $25 billion for testing.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the minority leader, said in separate television appearances Sunday morning that a deal appeared to be in the offing.
"We've made very good progress, and I'm very hopeful we could come to an agreement tonight or early tomorrow morning," Schumer said, appearing shortly after Mnuchin on CNN's "State of the Union." He said the White House was "going along with" some of the Democrats' requests, "so we feel pretty good."
Mnuchin said President Donald Trump approved of the framework, and the president himself expressed optimism Sunday about an agreement. "We are very close to a deal," Trump said.
Mnuchin said he hoped that the Senate could vote on the bill as early as Monday and the House on Tuesday.
That would represent a significant breakthrough after nearly two weeks of stalemate over the bill, even as the $349 billion small-business fund ran dry Thursday with many applicants still in line, a move that risked adding more bankruptcies, business failures and job losses to an already stunning economic toll.
That timeline, however, could be optimistic, and the path ahead is complicated. With lawmakers scattered across the country, many in states that are restricting travel, House and Senate leaders will most likely try to approve any agreement during procedural sessions this week as opposed to bringing their rank and file back to the Capitol to vote. But during procedural sessions, any one lawmaker could object, delaying final passage.
The money for hospitals and testing in the package that Mnuchin outlined was a significant concession to Democrats, who were standing in the way of a quick and stand-alone infusion of cash to the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers forgivable loans to small businesses to create incentives for them to keep employees on their payroll.
Democrats had also wanted to couple an infusion for the small-business program with more money for states and cities. But Mnuchin said such funds would be included in a future relief package.
Later Sunday, Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Bob Menendez, D-N.J., announced what they described as "a major bipartisan breakthrough" to deliver funds to states and communities on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.
Their proposal would make counties and towns with 50,000 or more people eligible for federal dollars; the current population threshold is 500,000. The senators said they would introduce the plan when the Senate convened.
"Sen. Menendez's state and mine were hit hard by the COVID-19 epidemic," Cassidy, a gastroenterologist, said in a statement, adding that the two "worked hard to make sure state and local governments can maintain essential services necessary for employees and employers to survive."
That bipartisan effort stood in stark contrast to the partisan warfare that has enveloped the talks over the small-business aid since the start. On Sunday, Trump attacked Pelosi on Twitter on Sunday as "an inherently 'dumb' person" and predicted that she would be "overthrown" as speaker, "either by inside or out."
That capped a week that Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill spent trading barbs. Republicans, who argued that there was no need to add money for hospitals and testing when it had not yet run out, accused Democrats of holding small businesses hostage while unemployment numbers soared.
"I cannot understand, after watching another 5 million get unemployed, how Speaker Pelosi continues to say no," Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the minority leader, said Thursday on a conference call with reporters.
Republicans have also expressed strong opposition to adding money for states and municipalities, saying that Democrats have pushed for unrestricted funds, not related to the coronavirus, that would effectively subsidize bad fiscal decisions that occurred before the pandemic. That has been a red line for Republicans throughout the talks.
But after the funding for the Paycheck Protection Program lapsed, Republicans expressed the first hints of openness to accepting at least some of the Democrats' demands. In an interview with Politico on Friday, McCarthy said he was "fine with doing some hospital" funding as part of a package to shore up the program.
Some Republicans, though, have expressed skepticism about Mnuchin, whom they see as accommodating to Democrats. Asked Thursday about how a deal that included hospital money would be received, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the majority leader, remained noncommittal, saying only, "We'd take a look at it."
Mnuchin also said Sunday that he was hopeful that the economy could rebound in a matter of months rather than years. He said that he hoped the extraordinary efforts the government had taken to encourage businesses to keep workers on their payrolls would prevent the jobless rate from reaching 20%.
McConnell hosted a call Sunday with Mnuchin, Trump, Republican senators and Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, about the ongoing negotiations. McConnell said that additional funds for state and local governments as well as more money for food assistance would not be included in the final package, according to an aide for a Republican leader who requested anonymity to disclose details of a private phone call.
Mnuchin added that some of the unresolved items were related to funding for testing and that he would be conferring with McConnell; Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health Committee; and Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, to resolve the issues to ensure swift passage.
Democrats are calling the current package Stimulus 3.5, in reference to the three bills that came before it. In the House, Pelosi and her committee leaders are already working on elements of a fourth package, although it is unclear what that will look like.
Once negotiations on the current bill draw to a close, Pelosi and McConnell will have to figure out a schedule for voting. One possibility is that the measure could be approved by voice vote, which would spare members the necessity of returning to the Capitol.
But a single lawmaker could stand in the way of such a maneuver, which is what happened last month when the House took up the $2 trillion stimulus package that created the paycheck program. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., thwarted the effort by demanding a quorum and insisting his colleagues show up in person.
Anticipating a repeat of that episode, Pelosi said last week that she would back a system of remote voting by proxy — a major shift for the speaker and one that would break with centuries of tradition of voting in person. To do so would require a change in House rules, which itself would require an in-person vote.
Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., chairman of the Rules Committee, who has been deputized by Pelosi to examine alternative methods of voting, proposed the proxy voting plan last week. It would allow lawmakers who could not travel to the Capitol because of the pandemic to give explicit instructions on each vote to a colleague who would be authorized to act on their behalf.
In an appearance on "Fox News Sunday," Pelosi said she wanted to know what Republicans thought before moving ahead with the plan.
"We want to keep the faith on both sides," she said.
In an interview Friday, Massie said — somewhat surprisingly — that he would not object to forgoing a floor vote or changing rules to permit proxy voting so long as the process was sufficiently "transparent." Massie said the rule should require that the names of those who voted in person and who voted by proxy be made public along with the names of those whom absent lawmakers had authorized to vote on their behalf.


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Conrad Hilton, Paris' Baby Brother, Arrested After Breaking Into Home Of 'Rugrats' Voice Actress
Socialite-turned-businesswoman Paris Hilton's wayward little brother, Conrad Hilton, is back in the headlines after being arrested for violating a restraining order that was placed on him by a former girlfriend.
The Associated Press reports that the youngest heir to the worldwide Hilton Hotel and Resorts chain, 23, was picked up by the Los Angeles Police Dept. around 4:30 Saturday morning, May 6, outside of the home of Hunter Daily Salomon, the daughter of popular voice actress E.G Daily (Rugrats, Powerpuff Girls) and Rick Salomon, Paris' ex-boyfriend and infamous sex tape cohort (2001's A Night in Paris).
Conrad Hilton arrested in Hollywood Hills for allegedly violating restraining order https://t.co/YGDY1OQGyA pic.twitter.com/rSv7Kso36B
— Los Angeles Daily (@DailyLosAngeles) May 6, 2017
Conrad and Hunter were said to have dated until the younger Solomon, 21, felt the need to obtain a restraining order against Hilton for unknown reasons in May of 2015. One month later, Conrad allegedly made his first attempt to bend the boundaries of the legal document by breaking into the Daily family's Hollywood Hills home in order to reconnect with Hunter.
Seemingly unsuccessful, the L.A.P.D. confirmed to TMZ that the Saturday morning incident was the second time that Conrad had gone against Hunter's wishes by breaking the restraining edict, but with an added twist: The vehicle Hilton purportedly arrived to Daily's home in, a Bentley, had been stolen from Rick Salomon's possession sometime beforehand.
"In addition to being charged with violation of a restraining order," the Daily News details, "Conrad was also slapped with a felony grand theft auto charge, which in the State of California could mean 16 months to three years of jail time."
Conrad is said to be still be in police custody as of Saturday afternoon. His bail is set at $60,000.
Conrad Hilton, the youngest child of Rick and Kathy Hilton (seen here with oldest daughter Paris), has been arrested several times throughout the years. [Image by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images]
Prior to Hilton's latest arrest, the troubled young man has been busted several times for a handful of past offenses, including a 2016 double-whammy that was related to an assault charge from 2015, as People notes.
"[Conrad] Hilton was sentenced in June [2016] to two months in prison for violating his parole," the magazine wrote, "[after he] admitted in court on June 6 to using drugs including marijuana, synthetic cannabis and cocaine."
The order supposedly stemmed from an episode on-board an international flight from London to New York in March 2015, where a heavily-inebriated Hilton began making "terrorist-like" threats to his fellow passengers and the airline flight crew.
Conrad Hilton was sentenced to community service and 3 years probation following his 2015 plane disturbance arrest. [Image by David Buchan/Stringer/Getty Images]
"[U.S. District Court documents claim that] witnesses on the [British Airways] flight [heard] Hilton," then 20, "scream profanities at the crew and passengers, including, 'I am going to f***ing kill you!,' and "I will f**ing own anyone on this flight they are f**ing peasants,'" People wrote.
Additionally, as British Airways employees tried their best to quell the stubborn Conrad, Hilton apparently began threatening them with unemployment.
"I could get you all fired in five minutes. I know your boss. My father will pay this out, he has done it before. Dad paid $300,000 last time."
Hilton was sentenced to community service and three years of probation for his airborne blow-up, but broke the terms in January 2016 by repeatedly failing court-appointed drug tests, a critical piece of his probation sign-off.
Despite authorities allegedly requesting jail time for Hilton for his continued disobedience, a judge once again chose not to lock Conrad away, and instead ordered him to partake in 90-day substance abuse course.
After completing the classes, Conrad then failed two other drug tests in May of 2016, which led him to the two-month jail sentencing in June of that year.
"The judge found he was in violation of the terms of his probation, terminated the probation and sentenced him to spend 60 days in jail," U.S. Attorney spokesman Thom Mrozek specified to the media following Hilton's sentence.
Reps for the Hiltons could not be reached for comment on Conrad Hilton's latest arrest.
[Featured Image by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images]


A huge thank you to all the contributors for Two Writing Teachers for continually supporting a community of writers, by encouraging us to share a slice of our lives each and every Tuesday throughout the year (and pretty soon, each day of March)!!
Community -- I think this is a word I will exploring for quite some time. I feel like it is going to become one of my new "writing territories."
This past weekend, I was blessed to be part of a community of learners at the Dublin Literacy Conference. All the energy and learning that took place that day was phenomenal (but that is a post for another day)!!
One of the many highlights of the #DubLit16 was gathering with friends for book browsing and dinner after the conference. Both Central Ohio friends, as well as friends who had traveled from Maine, New Jersey, and Tennessee gathered at a wonderful local restaurant for great food and stimulating conversation. We were seated at a long table, and I found myself sitting across from Tara Smith and Julie Johnson.
Our conversation was lively, hitting on many topics. But at one point, the conversation came around to Slice of Life, and with that conversation came a big "Aha!" moment for me. As Julie and Tara talked, it became vividly apparent that the two of them knew other slicers quite well. Over many weeks and years of reading their slices, these ladies were invested in others' life stories and their well-being.
This was the piece I was missing. I would contribute to Slice of Life Tuesdays on a very irregular basis, and then found it easy to drop when life got in the way. But... if I became a more active participant in this community - not just sharing my post, but reading and responding to others - I might realize as Julie and Tara already have, that this community is one in which I want to fully participate and be a good citizen.
So, beginning today, I will begin posting Slices again. And, I will be reading others' slices and leaving comments for them. As the March Slice of Life Challenge approaches, my challenge to myself is not to post each and every day, but to do so more often, and not just wait for people to come to me and leave comments, but to reach out to others as well.
Community will take on a new meaning for me.
Karen -- I was so happy to see your post this morning! I love this community - it has supported me in so many ways. It is interesting how connections seem to be made when we least expect them and need them the most. Looking forward to connecting with you in this community.
Welcome back! What you say is so true. There are many I have never met (Tara for example), but yet I regard them as close friends because of the words written and read. There is a hole in my week when I am not able to read or write and be a part of this group. That's been going on for over five years now.
"What you get from a community is only as rich as what you contribute." This is true in any part of life.
Drop by when you can, Karen. We're always delighted to have you join us!
Reaching out to community is such a supportive gesture, Karen. I find now, the more I write within my communities, the more friendships develop. Blogging becomes a tool of good will while broadening my scope. The more I listen to others the more inspired I become. I am so glad that you are back on the circuit with us.
Hooray! I so loved spending time with you, Karen - and look forward t those slices.
I recognize Cathy in the picture! Wish I still lived in Central Ohio. I agree, I have taken part in the Tuesday Slice, but after some things got in the way, I became just a sporadic participant. I hope that the March Challenge will get me back in the community. It is a good one.
Yep! We had such a great time learning, laughing, and catching up. Jackie, we miss you in Central Ohio.
This is such an important discovery and reminder for all of us I am happy I heard the same conversation at dinner and heard your thinking at writing group tonight. Community brings connections, connections fill our buckets and probably warms our soul.
I'm so excited you're writing again. Seems like we both came to the same conclusion at dinner the other night. I to am so thankful for this community of readers writers and thinkers.
Thank you for this reminder that giving to the community is part of our responsibility as digital citizens. Lately, I've been a bit guilty of reading blog from my phone, and not taking the time to comment (as commenting from my phone is a nightmare). Thank you for reminding me of my obligation in this community. This will also be an important conversation for me to have with students as we begin our Slice of Life Challenge on Tuesday.


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Gaming & Culture
Emanata: "The Wrong Place" and "Hewligan's Haircut"
By Douglas Wolk Dec. 17, 2010
There's scarcely a black line to be found in the Belgian cartoonist Brecht Evens' graphic novel The Wrong Place, which is a little bit startling. It's almost entirely executed in watercolors and ink-wash–blobs of color floating in space. There are no panel borders: some panels just sort of fade into the page, others end at a particular invisible line. There are no word balloons: as with David Mazzucchelli's Asterios Polyp, most of its characters are associated with a particular color scheme, so Evens attributes their dialogue by lettering it in their respective dominant colors. And there aren't many lines-as-contours–there are no specific boundaries between one person or thing or place and another, which ends up being vital to the way the book's story unfolds.
(More on Techland: Emanata: Bad Alchemy)
The plot concerns a pair of near-opposites: the sexual lightning rod and bon vivant Robbie, who floats through life casually commanding the adoration of everyone around him and being talked about for his absence as much as his presence, and his friend Gary, a near-nonentity who's lost hope of ever achieving his desires, and now only longs "not to have to want anything." Most of it takes place in social spaces–a party and a club–and the density of color Evens gives each character seems to suggest how much fullness and gravity they have in those particular spaces. Robbie barely appears until a third of the way through the book (aside from a couple of set-pieces where other characters are describing his radiance), but when he turns up, he's painted in solid, electric shades of blue, becoming the focal point of every image in which he appears. And Gary is scarcely even present in the world: he's painted in translucent gray shades, so dilute that we can see through his body.
It would be easy enough for Evens to be taking sides–Robbie and Gary are both exaggerated types, and there's more than a bit of observational satire in the way he paints their worlds. But it's a nice touch that he perpetually tries to humanize both of them. (Robbie's not really a blowhard, just very charismatic and sometimes a little bit creepy; Gary's not really a schlemiel, he's just a basically good guy who's been crushed by degrees.)
The most impressive parts of The Wrong Place are the set-pieces where Evens gets to play with color and transparency: a public park where some people are wholly commanding their space and others are barely shadows, a strobelit nightclub where everyone's melting into the colors projected on them, an oppressively empty room set up for a cocktail party. There's a remarkable sex scene in the middle of the book in which the brushstrokes that form the bodies of Robbie and his paramour don't melt into each other the way clothed bodies do elsewhere in the book. Instead, their forms seem to shake apart, finally unraveling into colored pencil lines that twist around each other near the space of their intersecting bodies, his always blue, hers always red.
(More on Techland: Emanata: Adam Hines' "Duncan the Wonder Dog")
Color is also one key to Hewligan's Haircut, a new collection of a brief, absurd serial by writer Peter Milligan and artist Jamie Hewlett that originally appeared in 1990. The portmanteau-named title character is in a mental hospital at the beginning of the story, and gives himself a peculiar haircut with a pair of plastic scissors–a gigantic, waving pompadour with an enormous hole in its middle. When he gets out of the hospital, he discovers that his haircut has caused the world to go "out of tune," which is to say that everything's vividly ceased to make sense.
As in a lot of Milligan's other comics, the idea of madness is a license to pour anything and everything onto the page, and Hewlett–who's probably best known to Americans as the co-creator of Damon Albarn's band Gorillaz–signals the shift from the quotidian world to unlimited possibilities by switching from black and white to supersaturated, psychedelic color. That's the Wizard of Oz scheme, of course, but Hewligan returns to the black-and-white world at one point, then retreats into his colorful derangement again.
Still, even Hewligan's maddest hallucinations (and the early MAD comics are, in fact, a major antecedent of Hewlett's artwork here) are bounded by the black ink lines that signal "cartooning." Those omnipresent contours developed out of the requirements of mass-produced printing when modern comics were young, and they've stuck around–the literal lines that separate one form from another. (Any artwork that uses color inside black outlines is either comics or alluding to comics.)
In one scene near the middle of Hewligan's Haircut, Hewligan and his girlfriend Scarlet O'Gasmeter (don't ask) suddenly turn into Cubist versions of themselves, geometrical color-forms whose contour-lines have partly disappeared, then Andy Warhol-style versions. Finally, they escape into white space–"could be a real timid art dimension," Scarlet explains–and make their getaway by drawing the outline of a door. That timid art dimension is comics, of course, and both Hewlett and Evens' approaches to their medium suggest a few ways in which it might become less of a Gary and more of a Robbie.


Our belief at New Hope Lutheran Church is that as people choose to serve, whether in our church, in the local community, or around the world, the impact of that service will change lives—for those serving, for the people they serve, and even for those who see them giving their time to help someone else. ACTION (Area Christians Taking Initiative on Needs) is dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through acts of service that change lives and strengthen communities.
Its mission is to mobilize volunteers, churches, businesses, and agencies to profoundly impact lives, families, and communities with hope. This network of churches across the Conejo Valley and Ventura County assists volunteers within churches and the community to quickly connect with service opportunities in the community. We challenge you to put your faith in action. Visit ACTION to find ways to serve the seniors, disabled residents, under-resourced families, the homeless population and at-risk youth in our community. You can find service opportunities daily or become involved with larger service days or community projects.


Peter Neufeld, who co-founded the Innocence Project, spoke this Friday on the radio show Here & Now. Neufeld discussed the dangers associated with assigning reliability to forensic procedures not scientifically supported including hair matching and bite mark evidence. Listen to the interview and read the highlights here.
If Prosecutors can use unreliable bitemark comparison against defendants, should defendants be able to use the same unreliable science in their defense?
Does the New Texas "Junk Science" Law Apply to an Individual Expert Who Recants Previous Testimony?


What is a Prolog? The prolog is a 1km time trial that helps to determine the starting grid for the elite wheelchair racers. It is also a great community event where athletes of all ages can interact with the elite field and get to know the competitors. Many "Future Bloomies" who aren't quite up for the full course will race the Prolog.
What is the 50m Future Bloomies Fun Run?
It is an awesome, FREE experience for those who are super excited to do a mini-race.
It is a 50m race for fun -no racing chair required, no previous training or experience required, just bring those smiles! All participants get a ribbon for finishing the race.
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In the 1988 mini-series "Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth," one of the ideas Campbell explores is that fictional media (TV, radio, movies, etc) have taken the place of traditional mythology (religious texts/rituals/verbal histories) in the American culture. He further posits that this new mythology is insufficient to support the American psyche in the same way as ancient religions. Both of these notions are fraught with interesting theoretical possibilities that are well worth exploring further. Let's start with the first idea: are the media, to some extent, taking the place of religion/mythology in American culture?
All people, religious or atheistic, have some belief system they use to decide the worthiness of reaching for one goal or another in life and for making moral/ethical judgments (discerning right from wrong). In religions, mythological stories are passed down from one generation to the next to illustrate a particular set of beliefs through analogy/metaphor. Firstly, it should be noted that many of the fictional stories told in movies and TV shows are often based upon these old myths and legends. Sometimes they're simply portrayals of the actual myth adapted to the screen (e.g., The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)). Presumably, however, Campbell was referring to new stories. He used Star Wars as a favorite example of a good modern myth, but I think several others would also suffice. References to, or quotes from, the stories and characters in movies have certainly become at least as common as biblical quotes/references were during the 1800s, but that doesn't mean movies have entirely replaced the old myths. If anything, the modern media have only provided a greater variety of myths and legends from which the public can build their own narrative, based upon their own likes and dislikes. Campbell, like many, was operating under the assumption that the public was only exposed to the media currently being produced. However, this does not take into account the permanent nature of films, TV, books, etc. Like the legends of ancient cultures, media is cumulative. If I so choose, I can watch only movies and TV from the WWII era or the silent era. Or I could watch/read only media produced within the last year. Occasionally, groups of people do choose to make some particular set of stories into a weird faux religion (e.g., Trekkies), but that's probably how some actual religions started in the distant past. The question remains: are these stories becoming the American mythology? To a limited degree, they probably are.
Consider the classical roles of churches (religious structures in general) in various societies. Going to a religious service often involves sitting in a large, decorative house of worship, watching and listening to a storyteller, listening to and/or participating in the singing of music, and socializing with members of one's community. Now, consider going to the movies with a group of friends and/or family on… let's say a Friday night. Such an outing usually involves sitting in a large, decorative movie house, watching and listening to a movie (recorded storyteller), listening to music (especially if it's a musical), and socializing with friends/family (members of one's community). I could draw a somewhat similar comparison to a weekly book club, or just about any other activity involving one form or another of storytelling. Many different forms of passing legends from one person to another have existed about as long as people have. Granted, the stories one might see from one movie to the next are often totally unrelated and, therefore, don't appear to provide any sort of a consistent narrative upon which one could build their own personal belief system. But this is an oversimplification. In fact, Campbell, as an educated person, expressed the opinion that one could build an excellent belief system for one's self from pieces of the numerous different religions that have existed throughout history. Is it not reasonable, then, to argue that one could do the same thing with the stories in movies, TV, radio shows, books, etc, that are still being produced today? Many religious texts already resemble compiled anthologies of short stories from various different authors. Quite frequently, that's exactly what they are. Campbell did make the point that the (seemingly) diminishing popularity of old mythologies was largely due to the lessening of pomp and ritual involved in these religions. Indeed, he mentioned that many rituals in the more popular religions are no longer practiced because they are considered too old fashioned (in other words, they're trying to keep the young folks interested by attempting to make their religion seem "hip" and "modern"). This, however, is likely having the reverse effect. If anything, portraying God as riffing off the "got milk" ads seems more sacrilegious than any of the atheistic campaign ads that have come out recently. But I digress. On the next point, is the vast selection of mythology produced by the media sufficient to provide a basis for constructing a personal belief system?
Because it's possible to do so by piecing together bits of existing religions, and because many books/TV shows/movies portray the old myths, it seems perfectly reasonable to state that one could select their own system of values from any source of mythology whether it was new or old. However, it would be nearly impossible to construct a single set of beliefs to be held by an entire population – as in religions (this statement, of course, discounts Trekkies and other crazed fan groups).
So, in conclusion, modern media probably has taken over some of the territory exclusively held by religions in the past, but the different beliefs and social mores expressed in the thousands of movies and innumerable other forms of media produced each year are likely far too disparate are interpreted far too differently by individuals (much less by populations) to actually support the psyche of an entire country's culture. Perhaps the biggest difference between the new and old mythologies is that many people still believe the old myths are (sometimes very literally) true, while it's unlikely that more than a few highly unstable people believe any of the new myths presented in movies, TV, etc. are literally true. Consequently, instead of iron clad beliefs in specific occurrences and ideas, only general notions can be drawn from these myths. If, for example, one chose to build a warm and fuzzy world view out of movies by Capra, Jim Henson, and Walt Disney or a jerky, smug, falsely sincere world view out of movies by Bobby/Peter Farrely, Danny Leiner, and Trey Parker/Matt Stone; it's unlikely that a great many would follow in their exact set of beliefs – even if they might share an approximately similar set of mores.
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Glad I could help with your project. It's always fun to look into the philosophical/sociological side of films when one comes across an interesting idea like that of Mr. Campbell's.


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16/17 Premier League Preview – Matchweek 19: Man City (H)
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Part One by Gary Fulcher.
Manchester City are Liverpool's final opponents of 2016 when the two sides clash at Anfield on New Year's Eve – 5.30pm kick off UK time – in a match that pits 2nd v 3rd, the leading scorers at home (25) v the leading scorers away from home (22). With Chelsea expected to make it 13 wins in a row when they face Stoke at Stamford Bridge earlier on Saturday, neither side will want to lose further ground on the current leaders, who hold a six point advantage over the Reds and seven points over City.
The corresponding fixture last season ended with Liverpool recording a 3-0 victory with Lallana, Milner and Firmino all scoring in a match played just three days after losing the League Cup final to City on penalties.
Klopp and Guardiola locked horns eight times during their time in charge of Dortmund and Bayern Munich, with both managers winning four games apiece.
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Rite Aid completes acquisition of Envision Pharmaceutical Services
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Envision Pharmaceutical Services ("EnvisionRx") from leading global private investment firm TPG and other shareholders in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, including approximately $1.8 billion in cash and approximately 27.9 million Rite Aid shares.
"The completion of this acquisition is an important step in our strategy to expand Rite Aid's retail healthcare platform and enhance our health and wellness offerings," said Rite Aid Chairman and CEO John Standley. "EnvisionRx's talented management team and valued associates are a tremendous addition to our Rite Aid family. The combination of EnvisionRx's broad suite of PBM and pharmacy-related businesses with Rite Aid's retail platform will provide our customers and patients with an integrated offering across retail, specialty and mail-order channels."
EnvisionRx CEO Frank Sheehy added, "As part of Rite Aid, we are well positioned to deliver a truly integrated healthcare offering which will provide tremendous benefits to both plan sponsors and patients. Our work is already well underway and we look forward to accelerating our efforts now that the transaction is complete."
Sharad Mansukani, a senior advisor to TPG and the former chairman of EnvisionRx, said, "TPG is proud to have partnered with EnvisionRx's founders and excellent management team in building a business that is truly set apart from other PBMs. We are confident EnvisionRx will enjoy many years of success as part of Rite Aid."
EnvisionRx will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid led by Frank Sheehy and current management. EnvisionRx's headquarters will remain in Twinsburg, Ohio.
The transaction, which was announced in February 2015, is expected to be accretive to Rite Aid's earnings per share in Rite Aid's fiscal year 2017.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. served as financial advisor to Rite Aid and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP was the company's legal advisor. J.P. Morgan served as exclusive financial advisor to EnvisionRx, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as its M&A legal counsel and Baker & Hostetler LLP acted as its regulatory legal counsel.
Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia and fiscal 2015 annual revenues of $26.5 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company's website at www.riteaid.com.
About EnvisionRx
Established in 2001, EnvisionRx is a national, full-service pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company with consolidated revenues in excess of $4 billion. The company provides both transparent and traditional PBM options through its EnvisionRx and MedTrak PBMs, respectively, as well as pharmacy-related services to clients across the nation. EnvisionRx also offers fully integrated mail-order and specialty pharmacy services through Orchard Pharmaceutical Services; access to the nation's largest cash pay infertility discount drug program via Design Rx; an innovative claims adjudication software platform in Laker Software; and a national Medicare Part D prescription drug plan through Envision Insurance Company's EnvisionRx Plus product offering. Information about EnvisionRx, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid Corporation, is available through the company's website at envisionrx.com.
About TPG
TPG is a leading global private investment firm founded in 1992 with over $74 billion of assets under management and offices in San Francisco, Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Melbourne, Moscow, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. TPG has extensive experience with global public and private investments executed through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, growth investments, joint ventures and restructurings. The firm has a well-known history of healthcare investing and its well-known investments include Adare Pharmaceuticals, Aptalis, EnvisionRx, Fenwal, Healthscope, IASIS Healthcare, Immucor, IMS Health, Par Pharmaceutical, Quintiles Transnational and Surgical Care Affiliates, among others. For more information visit www.tpg.com.
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other documents that we file or furnish with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Rite Aid expressly disclaims any current intention to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the distribution of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
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Posted on February 13, 2015 by EPR Retail News Editors
Rite Aid to acquire EnvisionRx for $2 billion
Provides a Full Suite of Pharmacy Benefit Management Capabilities to Enhance Rite Aid's Healthcare Offering and Drive Growth Across its Retail Healthcare Platform
CAMP HILL, Pa. and TWINSBURG, Ohio, 2015-2-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) and Envision Pharmaceutical Services ("EnvisionRx") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rite Aid will acquire EnvisionRx, a portfolio company of leading global private investment firm TPG, in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, which includes the value of an expected future tax benefit of $275 million. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, Rite Aid will pay approximately $1.8 billion in cash and $200 million in Rite Aid stock, or approximately 27.9 million shares.
EnvisionRx is a national, full-service pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company with projected 2015 calendar year revenues of approximately $5 billion and projected 2015 calendar year EBITDA in a range of $150 to $160 million. The company provides both transparent and traditional PBM options through its EnvisionRx and MedTrak PBMs, respectively, as well as pharmacy-related services to clients across the nation. EnvisionRx also offers fully integrated mail-order and specialty pharmacy services through Orchard Pharmaceutical Services; access to the nation's largest cash pay infertility discount drug program via Design Rx; an innovative claims adjudication software platform in Laker Software; and a national Medicare Part D prescription drug plan through Envision Insurance Company's EnvisionRx Plus product offering.
"The acquisition of EnvisionRx meaningfully expands our health and wellness offerings, enhancing our ability to provide a higher level of care to the patients and communities we serve," said Rite Aid Chairman and CEO John Standley. "With the addition of EnvisionRx, we will create a compelling pharmacy offering across retail, specialty and mail-order channels, enabling us to deliver cost-effective solutions to employers and health plans while driving growth and creating long-term value for our shareholders. We also look forward to welcoming EnvisionRx's proven management team and talented associates to Rite Aid."
"Combining our comprehensive suite of pharmacy benefit management services with Rite Aid's established retail healthcare platform is a natural fit that is increasingly preferred by plan sponsors," said EnvisionRx CEO Frank Sheehy. "Together, we see tremendous opportunities to provide new and existing customers with an integrated healthcare offering that will build upon the company's strong existing platform."
"EnvisionRx's innovative business model has always set it apart from other PBMs, and as part of a recognized pharmacy leader, will now be well positioned for further success," said Sharad Mansukani, chairman of EnvisionRx and senior advisor for TPG. "TPG believes EnvisionRx has built a best-in-class company with tremendous potential, and as a ground-breaking PBM, it has a great future as part of Rite Aid."
The transaction is expected to be accretive to Rite Aid's earnings per share in the first full year following the closing of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close by September, 2015, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Following the closing, EnvisionRx will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid led by Frank Sheehy and current management. EnvisionRx's headquarters will remain in Twinsburg, Ohio.
In connection with the pending transaction, Rite Aid has obtained committed financing from Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and BofA Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Credit Suisse AG. Subject to market conditions, Rite Aid expects to finance the $1.8 billion cash portion of the consideration through proceeds from the issuance of unsecured notes prior to the closing of the acquisition.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. served as financial advisor to Rite Aid and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP was the company's legal advisor. J.P. Morgan served as exclusive financial advisor to EnvisionRx, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as its legal counsel.
Conference Call Broadcast
Rite Aid will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today. The call will be simulcast via the internet and can be accessed through the websiteshttps://www.riteaid.com in the conference call section of investor information andwww.StreetEvents.com. Slides related to materials discussed on the call will be available on both sites. A playback of the call will be available on both sites starting at 12 p.m. Eastern Time today. A playback of the call will also be available by telephone beginning at 12 p.m. Eastern Time today until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Feb. 14, 2015. The playback number is 1-855-859-2056 from within the U.S. and Canada or 1-404-537-3406 from outside the U.S. and Canada with the eight-digit reservation number 84894888.
Rite Aid is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with 4,569 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through Rite Aid's website atwww.riteaid.com.
Established in 2001, EnvisionRx is a national, full-service pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company. EnvisionRx is part of a group of healthcare management companies owned and operated by Envision Pharmaceutical Holdings, LLC (EPH). EPH is a portfolio company of TPG. In addition to EnvisionRx, EPH subsidiaries also include Envision Insurance Company, a fully insured provider of Medicare Part D Plans nationally, Envision Medical Solutions, LLC, an administrator of prescription savings plans and prescription savings cards, Orchard Pharmaceutical Services, LLC, a full-service mail-order and specialty drug pharmacy, Design Rx, LLC, the market leader in cash-pay pharmacy services for infertility and fertility products, MedTrak, a traditional spread-based PBM managing pharmacy benefits for small to mid-d self-insured employers and Laker Software, LLC, an innovative, market-leading provider of claims processing systems and support services for prescription drug benefit programs. EnvisionRx, which was founded on a commitment to provide full disclosure in the PBM marketplace, promotes a transparent, pass-through business model in which 100% of earned rebates, discounts, and incentives are instantly credited at the point of sale to customers, and for which EnvisionRx charges a low, flat monthly management fee for most services. This translates into significant savings for the company's covered individuals. The Company has been awarded the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) accreditations for PBM and Drug Therapy Management annually since 2007. EnvisionRx is headquartered in Twinsburg, OH, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Canton, OH; Ogden, UT; Minneapolis, MN and El Dorado Hills, CA. For more information about EnvisionRx visitwww.envisionrx.com. EnvisionRx is a registered trademark of Envision Pharmaceutical Services, LLC.
TPG is a leading global private investment firm founded in 1992 with $65 billion of assets under management and offices in San Francisco, Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Melbourne, Moscow, Mumbai, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. TPG has extensive experience with global public and private investments executed through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, growth investments, joint ventures and restructurings. For more information visit www.tpg.com.
Statements, including those regarding the impact of the transaction contemplated hereby on Rite Aid's future financial performance, in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," and "will" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, Rite Aid's ability to consummate the acquisition of EnvisionRx and realize the benefits of the transaction, EnvisionRx's ability to meet its projected 2015 revenue and EBITDA targets, our ability to make interest and principal payments on our debt and satisfy the other covenants contained in our debt agreements, general economic, market, industry and competitive conditions, the risk that EnvisionRx's business will not be successfully integrated with Rite Aid's business, costs associated with the merger, delays and other matters arising in connection with the parties' efforts to comply with and satisfy applicable regulatory approvals and closing conditions relating to the transaction, risks associated with the financing of the transaction, other events that could adversely impact the completion of the transaction and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties as described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other documents that we file or furnish with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Rite Aid expressly disclaims any current intention to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the distribution of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
Included in this release is a non-GAAP financial measure for EnvisionRx, EBITDA, which is defined as net income excluding the impact of income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization.
This release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale.
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Tea Time: Jordin Sparks Dishes Dirt On Ex-Boyfriend Jason Derulo
January 16, 2015 - 2:28 am by Shenequa Golding TWITTER
Hell hath no fury...
Jordin Sparks chopped it up with Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club Thursday (January 15) to spill some tea on her ex Jason Derulo.
The American Idol winner was all smiles as she explained (from her perspective) what led to the break up of their three year relationship. Sparks shut down allegations she was pressuring the "Talk Dirty" singer into marriage but instead said it was a single argument that ended everything.
DJ Envy asked the 25 year old how Derulo choose to end the relationship, questioning was it via text or face to face, to which Sparks responded he simply just stop speaking to her...after three years.
"I haven't heard from him in five months," she said.
Although in a much better space now, the 6'0 tall Sparks said she cried and listened to a lot of Drake (naturally) which helped inspire her latest mixtape Bye Felicia.
Peep the interview below and listen to Jordin dish on helping Jason after he broke his neck, the car she thought he bought her but had to return to the BMW dealership and her latest album with Salaam Remi.
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Beyoncè's Ivy Park x Adidas Collaboration Is Already A Major Success
The internet has been buzzing with anticipation for Beyonce's new Ivy Park x Adidas collaboration so its no surprise that the line sold out in a day. Pre-sale items from the new collection, and Bey's first with Adidas after dropping Top Shop and becoming the sole owner, went on sale on Friday (Jan. 17). By the end of the day, the only items still available were Ivy Park socks and even those were sold out by Saturday.
The line consists of an orange burgundy and off-white color pallet and includes track pants, jackets, hoodies, dresses, sneakers, bras, bodysuits, cycling shorts, fanny packs, and more.
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"My team has worked hard with the adidas team in bringing my vision to life for the first collection and I am grateful and proud," Bey said in a statement last year. "From the accessories to the clothes and footwear, I wanted to design and re-imagine pieces that serve as favorite armor for anyone who acknowledges the strength in their individual style and lives freely and boldly."
Prior to the launch, Bey gifted some of her celebrity friends and family members including her mother, Tina Lawson, Kelly Rowland, Yara Shihidi, Janelle Monae, Ciara, and stylist June Ambrose, with the entire Ivy Park x Adidas collection.
Portions of the collection are still available at select Adidas stores, as well as Nordstorm, Bloomingdale's, ASOSA, Finish Line and Foot Locker.
In other Yonce news, the "Spirit" singer reportedly signed a new publishing deal with SONY/ATV.
Nipsey Hussle attends the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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Nipsey Hussle Rumored To Receive Tribute At 62nd Annual Grammy Awards
This time last year, Nipsey Hussle attended the Grammy Awards as a first-time nominee. The Los Angeles native, who earned a nod for his long-awaited feature length studio album, Victory Lap, hit the red carpet alongside his daughter, Imani, and partner Lauryn London. Despite losing the category to Cardi B, Hussle's landing a nomination after years of grinding in the rap game, was a victory within itself.
"It ain't expect nothing," he told Big Boy's Neighborhood last last year of being nominated.. "It's been some talk around it so if the list would've come around and I wasn't on it, I wasn't going to be disappointed."
Two months after the award show, the 33-year-old rapper and entrepreneur was gunned down in the parking lot of his clothing store. Hussle's tragic death seemingly expanded his fans based an illuminated his legacy and influence, and according to a report from Hits Daily Double, the Grammys will pay tribute to the late recording artist during this year's ceremony. It's unclear who will participate in the supposed tribute as the Recording Academy has yet to confirm (or deny) the rumor.
Hussle also received three posthumous Grammy nods for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung performance. The ceremony is expected to feature performances from Tyler the Creator, H.E.R., Charlie Wilson, Lil Nas X, BTS, Lizzo, and Aerosmith with Run DMC, and more.
The 62nd annual Grammy Awards air on Jan. 26 on CBS.