A couple of weekends ago, I decided to experiment with a new cupcake recipe. But not just any cupcake recipe. After spending entirely too much time watching shows such as Cupcake Wars and DC Cupcakes, I decided to experiment with filled cupcakes for the very first time.
I had already bookmarked this recipe from Food & Wine for double dark chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter filling (say that three times fast…), so this seemed like an appropriate time to pull it out and give it a try.
Considering I had never made filled cupcakes before, I think they turned out pretty well! My number one take-away lesson for next time, though: Add. More. Filling.
These cupcakes were a little involved, but totally worth it!
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 muffin cups.
2. Combine cocoa powder and boiling water. Whisk until smooth. Add buttermilk.
3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Then beat in dry ingredients alternating with cocoa mixture.
5. Spoon batter into liners (about two-thirds full) and bake for 20-22 minutes.
6. Let cupcakes cool in pan for about 5 minutes, then let them cool completely on wire racks before filling.
1. Beat the peanut butter and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
2. Spoon filling into pastry bag with star tip (or if you're like me, a plastic baggie with the corner cut off works just fine).
3. If you have a pastry bag, push tip into top of cupcake and fill. If using a plastic bag, cut a cone shape out of the top of the cupcake, fill, then replace cone.
1. In small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer.
2. Off the heat, add semisweet chocolate to cream and let stand for 5 minutes before whisking together until smooth.
3. Let icing stand until slightly cooled and thickened (mine took about 10 minutes, but it could take up to around 15 minutes).
4. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the icing, let stand for 5 minutes, and then dip the tops again.
This entry was posted in Recipes and tagged cake, chocolate, desserts, peanut butter on August 19, 2010 by Emily Gallimore.
Last week, I was on a mission to find smoothie recipes so that I could live off of "liquid food" while my mouth recovered from the shock [read: pain] of new brackets on my back teeth.
At some point in the midst of my smoothie search on allrecipes.com, I came across this recipe for Banana Bars, which led me to this recipe for Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting. I honestly can't remember how I found the recipe or why I decided to make it (especially considering that I would typically just make banana bread muffins with any extra bananas on hand), but I'm SO glad I did. On both accounts!
This recipe, which is somewhere between a banana cake and a banana bread, is simply amazing! And bonus, it gets even better after taking up residence in the fridge for a few days.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 10×15 inch pan.
2. Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the sour cream and vanilla.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and stir into batter (I actually beat it on low for about a minute). Then add the mashed bananas.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
5. Cool completely before frosting.
2. Combine cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat until smooth (this may take a little time, but it WILL get smooth).
3. Fold in whipped cream to cream cheese mixture.
This entry was posted in Recipes and tagged cake, desserts on July 14, 2010 by Emily Gallimore.
I've mentioned before that I like to bake cakes for family gatherings. If a cake seems even halfway appropriate for the occasion, I am all there with my [meager] cake-baking skills!
But for Father's Day this year (an occasion that would typically necessitate a cake by my standards), my Dad specifically requested a pie. A fruit pie to be exact.
I couldn't decide between a key lime pie and a strawberry pie…so I made both.
I used Pioneer Woman's recipe for Key Lime Pie (Sorta), which was good, but the Strawberry Pie – an adaptation from about 4 or 5 different recipes – really "took the cake".
FOR THE CRUST, I found this basic recipe on allrecipes.com. Aside from using butter-flavored shortening and adding a couple tablespoons of sugar, I followed this recipe exactly, and it turned out great. I even did a lattice top (and considering it was my first time, it didn't look too bad)!
1. Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry cutter until the mixture is blended and crumbly.
2. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, with a fork.
3. Divide the dough into 2 balls, and roll each out into a circle 1 inch larger than the inverted pie plate.
FOR THE FILLING, I combined several recipes, all the while hoping and praying that even with my lack of pie-making experience, the combination would work out okay…and I'm happy to report that it did!
2. Mix together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Mix lightly with strawberries.
3. Let filling sit for 30 minutes before adding to crust.
4. Once filling is in the crust, dot the fruit with butter.
5. Cover with lattice strips (see #4 from the crust instructions).
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is slightly brown.
This entry was posted in Recipes and tagged desserts, father's day, pie, strawberry on June 23, 2010 by Emily Gallimore.
So my search for chocolate led me to this FABULOUS recipe for chocolate chocolate chip cake cookies on allrecipes.com!
I mean…YUM! These cookies are rich and moist and wonderful!
Except for a couple of minor ingredient substitutions (regular salt instead of kosher salt and salted butter instead of unsalted) and one omission (no nuts – I'm allergic), I followed the recipe exactly.
2. In large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (for 8-10 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in large plastic baggie. Seal bag and combine until no separate ingredients are showing.
4. Add the flour mix to the butter/sugar. Mix together until completely combined (about 3 mintues). Add the chocolate chips.
5. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 11 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet for a minute or two, then remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
This entry was posted in Recipes and tagged chocolate, cookies, desserts on May 19, 2010 by Emily Gallimore.
I like to make cakes. Whenever a family gathering calls for a cake (birthdays, holidays, etc.), I rather eagerly volunteer to make it happen.
Last year for Easter, I decided that I wanted to make a coconut cake, so I called my MeMaw to track down my Great-Aunt Sarah's recipe (rumor had it the cake was good). An hour later, we were caught up on life and I had the recipe…and bonus, three additional recipes as well!
The rumor was correct – the cake was good! So I made it again this year…with a few changes of my own.
Combine sugar, sour cream, and coconut, blending well. Chill. Reserve 1.5 cups of mixture for frosting. Spread remainder between cake layers.
Seal cake in air tight container and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.
Trust me; the 3 day wait is totally worth it! Enjoy!
This entry was posted in Recipes and tagged cake, coconut cake, desserts, Easter on April 4, 2010 by Emily Gallimore.


Can't resist the e-mail alert pop-up on your screen? You may be stressing yourself out. A new study from the University of British Columbia finds that those checking their email only three times per day experience less stress than those with unlimited access to their emails.
The study, featured in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, limited half of the 124 adults in the study to checking their email three times per day for a week. During the second week of the study, that group had unlimited access and the other half restricted their inbox access.
"Our findings showed that people felt less stressed when they checked their email less often," study author Kostadin Kushlev, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology at the University of British Columbia in Canada, said in a university news release.
"This is what makes our obvious-in-hindsight findings so striking: People find it difficult to resist the temptation of checking email, and yet resisting this temptation reduces their stress," he explained.
I definitely believe this! it's so nice sometimes to just unplug and then your mind isn't wandering so much either!
Great article Lynn! Will definitely take this into consideration in 2015!
I'm not sure I'm convinced on this one. I think it would cause more stress for me to let the emails build up and then have to deal with them all at once!
This is good to remember, and why it's so important to unplug during the holidays and weekends.
I agree with Tim on this one. America relies on email, what if there was something urgent and important?!
The article delivers a great point. America has become so impersonal. If I have something very important and time sensitive to communicate, I would call or meet face to face.


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Best Buy Net Worth 2022
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Legal Name: Best Buy Co., Inc.
Headquarters Regions: Richfield, Minnesota, USA
Founded Date: 22 August 1966
Founders: Richard M. Schulze, James Wheeler
Number of Employees: 125000+
Company Type: For-Profit
Area served: United States of America and world
Products of Company: multinational consumer electronics retailer
Net Worth in 2022: $45 Billion
In life, our dreams are always different and we tend to have different views about everything in life including what we want to become in future. Another very important thing that we tend to focus on the person we want to share the rest of our life with and many other decisions. At the beginning, things seem to be so fair and we tend to appreciate every simple thing life brings our way.
However, as time goes by, we realize that what we are getting from our paycheck is not enough to cater for all our needs. Depending on the position your employee gives you, it also proves quite impossible to be as creative as you would want to. Therefore, the only option you are left with as an individual is to start your own business.
Running a business is not easy and so is starting one. It therefore takes a strong will and commitment to venture into any business. For Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler, they were ready to pay any cost just to see the success of their business. The founding of Best Buy was born from the love Richard M. and James Wheeler had for electronics.
The company started as an electronics store located in St. Paul, Minnesota and was initially known as Sound of Music. Sound of Music specialized in high fidelity stereos. Schulze used his personal savings to start his first store and took a mortgage on his family's home to start the second store.
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On 22nd August 1966, Richard M. Schulze started a business by the name Sound of Music with his business partner. As the company grew, the company managed to acquire Bergo Company and Kencraft Hi-Fi Company. In their first year of business, Sound of Music managed to earn a total of $1 million in revenue while their profits was estimated to be roughly $58,000.
In 1969, the company had three store and Schulze bought out of his business partner. By 1978, the company operated nine stores throughout Minnesota. Their Roseville, Minnesota store was the largest at the time as well as the most profitable. But unfortunately, in 1981, it was hit by a tornado. The showroom was destroyed and the roof sheared off but luckily, the storeroom was left intact.
To ensure he didn't incur a total loss, Schulze decided to have what he called a "Tornado Sale" of the excess and damaged stock in the parking lot of the damaged stores. The remaining of the marketing budget was spent in advertising the sale and he promised "best buys" on everything. During the four-day sale, Sound of Music made more money than they ever did in a typical month.
In 1983, he had $10 million in annual sales and a total of 7 stores and after the sale, he decided to rename the company to Best Buy Company, Inc. He also expanded the product offerings and included VCRs and other home appliances with an intention of expanding beyond his then-core customer base from 15 to 18-year old males. Their first superstore was opened in the same year in Burnsville, Minnesota.
The superstore was a high-volume, low-price featured business model which was partially borrowed from his successful Tornado sale in 1981. In its first-year of operation, the Burnsville Store out-performed all the other stores combined. In 1985, the company was taken public and in 1987, it appeared on New York Stock Exchange market for the first time.
In 1988 the company was in a price store with one of its stores that was based in Detroit and Richard thought of sell it for $30 million to Circuit City. Circuit City however rejected this offer and they promised to open their own shop in Minneapolis and outdo them.
There was no stopping for Best Buy and every year marked a better chance for them. In 1992, they hit the $1 billion mark in annual revenues which was a great achievement in less than a decade. They debuted "Concept III" business model after the debut of "Concept II" in 1989. They also went to several other new markets in 1994 which included Washington, D.C and Los Angeles.
Just as you would expect, Concept III was much larger than Concept II and it also involved other expanded products which included "Answer Center" touchscreen kiosks. The touchscreen kiosks would display production information for the employees as well as the customers. It also had demonstration areas for products like video games and surround sound stereo system.
Although Best Buy has been named in some controversies severally, he always seems to find a quick solution to the problem. One of the controversies was their accusation of contributing to unethical deforestation. As a result, they came up with a campaign dubbed "Greener Together" which was meant to reduce customer waste through proper disposal and recyclable packaging as well as increasing the energy efficiency of their products. As a result, they were listed among the top 50 largest green power purchasers by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Net Worth & Earnings of Best Buy in 2022
Best Buy Net Worth
Over the years, Best Buy has been able to employ 125000 employees. As of 2022, Its annual revenue is approximately $45 billion with operating revenue of over $1.90 billion.
Looking at how successful Best Buy has become and all the challenges Richard has been able to overcome over the years, we can say that he is a true entrepreneur.

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Cholesterol has earned quite a mighty reputation over the last few decades; and not in a good sense. Synonymous with plaque formation in the arteries and heart disease, high cholesterol has possibly become one of the most dreaded words a doctor can bring up.
But do you really need to worry about high cholesterol?
In the my previous article, we unravelled some big and popular myths surrounding saturated fat and explained how despite the low-fat craze, the rate of heart disease in the country is on the rise. It is now time to explore some startling truths about cholesterol – possibly one of the most feared and misunderstood molecules there is.
What if I told you that cholesterol is your friend? And that you would die without it? And most importantly, how cholesterol is not the main player in the development and progression of heart disease, as we are led to believe?
Half of the people with heart disease do not have high cholesterol levels.
Half of the people with high cholesterol levels do not have heart disease.
Total cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart attacks.
If high cholesterol is not the main underlying cause of heart disease, what is? Is there another factor at play?
Before we shed some more light on these facts, lets cover some basics on cholesterol.
So, what makes cholesterol so important that it is found in every cell around the body?
An important constituent of the cell membranes. It gives them just the right structure and stiffness while also maintaining their flexibility.
Facilitates communication between the cells.
Helps in smooth functioning of brain and nervous system; helps in nerve transmission and particularly important for memory formation.
Acts as a precursor (starting raw material) for the production of vitamin D and many steroid hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol and aldosterone.
Helps in making bile acids, that helps the absorption of fat from the intestine.
Acts as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It helps repair damaged and inflamed tissues (including arteries).
Being fat soluble, cholesterol can't mix freely with water. Since water is mostly blood, cholesterol needs some help to float through the blood stream; and it does with the help of Lipoproteins.
Lipoproteins are small spheres made up of proteins (apolipoproteins), phospholipids, triglycerides and cholesterol. Like submarines, these small packets carry cholesterol from one place to another in the blood.
Lipoproteins are classified depending on the type of proteins that carry the lipid molecules. There are many types of lipoproteins, for example, chylomicrons, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL). Chylomicrons and VLDL mostly carry triglycerides but also contain small amounts of cholesterol.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): LDL carries cholesterol from the liver to cells and tissues, including the arteries. LDL is also called "bad cholesterol" because it is known to contribute to atherosclerosis – excessive build up plaque or fatty materials within the arterial wall that hardens and clogs the arteries. Atherosclerosis is one of the major risk factors for heart diseases and stroke. We will come back to this in a minute and talk how all LDL is not same and all LDL is not bad.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL): HDL picks up surplus or unutilized LDL cholesterol from tissues and arteries and carries it back to the liver. It is either broken-down into bile acids or used for other purposes. Again, you know HDL as "good cholesterol but the fact is some HDL is not so good.
But, it is too simplistic a view and something not very useful when it comes to predicting your risk of a heart problem. It is because there is more to LDL and HDL than meets the eye.
Both LDL and HDL cholesterol are further classified into many sub-fractions; depending on their density and size. Some of these sub-types are good while some are downright dangerous. And every time you are getting a three-part lipid panel which gives you a LDL cholesterol value (LDL C), it tells you nothing about your heart health. Why? Let's find out.
LDL B: These particles are small, hard and dense. They are more likely to become oxidized and stick to the arterial walls – causing inflammation.
Lp (a): These are very small particles – the sticky form of cholesterol and considered the most damaging of all.
In a healthy body, Lp(a) particles are fairly harmless. In fact, they circulate around the body and repair damaged blood vessels. It's when there is an excess oxidative damage to the blood vessels, Lp (a) clusters around the damaged site and gets oxidized. But Lp (a) particles are highly inflammatory and tend to stick to the arterial wall.
Studies suggest that Lp (a) are more firmly trapped in the walls of arteries , where it binds to certain amino acids and triggers inflammation – resulting in the formation of plaques. Lp (a) also promotes blood clotting – loading up the new plaque even more and causing the blood vessels to narrow down further. Presence of Lp(a) particles is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
While no drugs currently exist that can lower Lp(a), the good news is some supplements can help. We will talk about these supplements in the subsequent articles in this series.
Similarly, all HDL is not created equal. While HDL-2 particles are large and light-weight with anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties, not much is yet known about HDL -3; but it is generally believed that these particles are protective in nature.
Total cholesterol, triglycerides and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are typically measured to assess the risk of potential cardiovascular disease. These measurements are further used to determine low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) – considered one of the most important marker for heart disease. But clearly, it is a very poor marker. It is because your LDL C reading can't tell the difference between large and small LDL particles.
Testing LDL-P (LDL particle number), LDL particle size and lipoprotein(a) is a would be a much effective strategy in assessing your heart health.
The number of LDL particles (LDL P) is also very important and is considered a better predictor of a potential heart problem than LDL cholesterol levels (LDL C).
Let's look at scenario 2. What if a person with this type of cholesterol pattern gets their total cholesterol measured, but not the particle number? With low LDL C reading, they will not be considered high risk, which is clearly misleading.
People with high triglyceride levels, metabolic syndrome, fully blown type 2 diabetes, poor thyroid functions and chronic infections typically have elevated LDL particle number. There is another genetical condition called 'Familial hypercholesterolemia', where LPL particle numbers are found to be increased. It is a condition where body is not naturally equipped to remove excess LDL cholesterol from the blood.
A diet rich in low-fat but high in carbohydrates not only increases your triglyceride levels but also boosts the numbers of small-LDL particles.
Of course, LPL P is not the only factor when it comes to predicting the risk of heart disease. There are other strong factors at play that increases your likelihood of having a heart attack; for example, genetics, dietary choices and lifestyle (that includes elements like lack of physical activity, smoking, alcohol intake etc.). Conditions like diabetes also increases this risk.
Unfortunately, most conventional doctors simply look at the total cholesterol levels and LDL C and make their diagnosis, while entirely dismissing the size and type of LDL particles. If you are found to have elevated LDL cholesterol levels, you will be prescribed statins – the cholesterol lowering drugs. Why is this bad? Statins dugs do more harm than good and most importantly, studies show that low cholesterol increases the risk of death, especially in women and older adults  . Low cholesterol is also implicated in depression and suicide ; hardly surprising as the brain is the most cholesterol-rich organ in the body.
New cutting-edge cholesterol tests – such as Vertical Auto Profile (VAP) test or the Lipoprotein Particle Profile (LPP) test – are now available. These tests are designed to measure your Lp (a) levels and also identify whether you have large or small LDL particles. These are the numbers that truly matter.
Can eating more cholesterol cause high cholesterol? In other words, do your scrambled eggs end up elevating your serum cholesterol and damaging your arteries?
What you need to know that for most people, if not all, the effect of dietary cholesterol on serum cholesterol is not very significant. The production and uptake of cholesterol in the body is a very well-regulated process. In other words, when you eat more cholesterol, your body produces less of it.
According to the Framingham study, one of the largest studies on cholesterol, people whose diets were rich in cholesterol did not have higher cholesterol levels in their blood than people who consumed less. Many other studies have also confirmed that people with heart disease have the same cholesterol levels as people who do not have heart disease.
This indicates that high cholesterol is not the main culprit and there is another factor that is at work.
If high cholesterol is not the primary cause of heart disease, what is?
We all have experienced inflammation at one point or another; for example, when you bang your knee, sprain your ankle or get a cut on your finger.
Whenever there is an injury or infection, our body kick-starts a chain of bio-chemical events, that prepares the site of injury for repair, restoration and healing. Blood rushes to the site of injury. Your immune system gets into an alert mode – sending specialized immune cells and other chemicals to neutralize the invading pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. This is when you experience those tell-tale signs of inflammation such as pain, heat, swelling and redness.
This is acute inflammation, a type where symptoms are visible and painful but temporary. These symptoms go away as soon as the trigger is gone. This is a natural and important part of your body's natural healing mechanism.
What happens if you are continuously exposed to the triggers that set off acute inflammation? It sends your immune system to an over-drive where it keeps launching and relaunching inflammatory responses. This is when long-term, chronic inflammation sets in.
Chronic inflammation is believed to be the root cause of many serious, degenerative conditions – including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, obesity, arthritis, asthma, auto-immune disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. And yes, it contributes majorly to cardiovascular disease; by damaging the arteries or more specifically the endothelium.
Oxidation (induced by free radicals) and sugar are two main culprits when it comes to identifying the root cause of inflammation.
Environmental exposure to toxins like heavy metals, insecticides and pesticides.
Chronic inflammation causes heart disease by damaging the coronary arteries – blood vessels supplying oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. And at the centre of all this excitement lies the endothelium – a layer of cells that lines the interior surface of the arteries.
Endothelium is only one cell deep. Being the innermost layer, it is in constant contact with the bloodstream, that also carries LDL particles among other things.
It is time to pause for a while and talk a bit about the anti-inflammatory properties of cholesterol. Yes, that's right.
Cholesterol has amazing anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and toxin-fighting characteristics. So, whenever arteries are damaged or inflamed, along with white blood cells and fibrins, the body also rushes LDL cholesterol to the damaged site. It helps neutralize the free radicals, repair cellular damage and make new cells to replace damaged, dead cells.
We can now see why high cholesterol is viewed as the major player in the formation of plaque and increased risk of coronary heart disease. It is because cholesterol is always found at the site of injury or damage. In fact, it is there to do its job – to repair and patch the damaged arteries. Instead we blame this protective mechanism to be the cause of atherosclerosis. The truth is cholesterol is just one of many players participating in plaque formation and resulting development of heart disease or peripheral arterial disease.
When LDL cholesterol becomes a challenge?
It is when LDL cholesterol gets oxidized in the presence of free radicals or sugar, it becomes a problem.
As we noted earlier, some small and dense LDL particles [LDL B and LP (a)] are highly inflammatory and more prone to oxidative damage. Since they are also smaller in size, they are able to penetrate the endothelium, get trapped there and trigger a cascade of events that promote further inflammation in the arterial wall – ultimately leading to atherosclerosis.
It is worth mentioning again that small LDL particles penetrate the endothelium and get trapped there – and this is what drives further damage and inflammation within the endothelium.
Oxidized LDL, posing as a threat, stimulates the immune system to send monocytes to the site.
Monocytes, though helpful, also secrete inflammatory chemicals that release adhesion molecules – helping monocytes to stick to the damaged endothelium.
Monocytes transform into macrophages (also called 'eater cells') that chomp on oxidized LDL.
These fat laden macrophages are now called foam cells, that keep consuming the oxidized LDL until they burst open – releasing toxins and accumulated fats.
Over time, this process evokes further response from the immune system – resulting in more and more injury and inflammation. This creates a vicious cycle of damage difficult to break until the inflammation is contained. When foam cells (oxidized LDL filled macrophages) die, it results in fatty streaks along the arterial walls, that eventually result in the formation of plaque.
Plaque, the thick deposit of fats, can slow or completely block the flow of blood to the heart and other areas of the body like brain – causing heart attack or even stroke.
The levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP), are a better predictor of heart problems than total cholesterol levels.
Every cell in our body needs cholesterol.
Dietary cholesterol has no effect on serum cholesterol for most people.
Low cholesterol levels are linked to risk of death and dementia, especially for women and older adults.
Total cholesterol levels are worthless in calculating the risk for heart disease. It is because LDL cholesterol comes in many sizes – from large and fluffy to small and dense – each with varying effect on health.
It is important to determine the size and number of LDL particles.
It is only when LDL gets oxidized, it triggers inflammation.
Chronic inflammation, not high cholesterol, is robust predictor of heart disease.
Chronic inflammation is the underlying cause of atherosclerosis and heart disease. From this perspective, the best approach to mitigate the risk of cardiovascular disease would be to eliminate culprits that are causing inflammation in the very first place. Adopting a healthy lifestyle (with healthy food choices, plenty of exercise and staying overall active) would be a good starting point.
What happens when your LDL cholesterol are found to be elevated? Chances are your doctor will put you on statins – cholesterol lowering drugs. What is wrong with statins? Stay tuned for our next article in this series.


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Roseate Parakeet | Edward Lear: Two Hundred Years of Nonsense!
A plate from Edward Lear's "Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots", published in 1832. This is Palaeornis rosaceus, the Roseate Parakeet.


Ferris Martinez is a painter who creates massive oil paintings in his garage studio located in the sleepy Outer Richmond district of San Francisco, CA. He works primarily in traditional media such as oil paint, pastels, graphite, and charcoal. While his work is largely representational and heavily influenced by a love of Renaissance and Baroque art, the subject matter is far from traditional. Many of his paintings express a glaringly visceral self-exploratory narrative and investigate the nature of decay, the imagery of which is not for squeamish or faint of heart. This is no doubt also an offshoot of many years pouring over Marvel comics and graphic novels. Indeed, one can readily see the comic book influences in his sketchbook which is overflowing with complex robot arms and tentacled creatures reminiscent of John Carpenters The Thing. Ferris is also quite an accomplished singer and guitar player and we certainly look forward to hearing some songs around the campfire during this spring's Art Camp session!
"Covet" // Oil on canvas // 36" x 48"
"Fiat Lux" // Oil on canvas // 23" x 29"


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Within the CGRect code, I am trying to have the rectangle that is created be centered in the middle of the screen, and the target device is ipad. I've posted both the .h and .m files, the .m file is incomplete as the rest has to do with the code used to capture the signature then save it.
Any help would be appreciated.

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COMPASSION means "suffering with." Since the Christian life flows from the life of Christ, we can expect not only to suffer in our life but also to enter into others' suffering. Paul's talk of joy is not a denial of suffering but a witness to suffering from its very center—the cross. Christians who enter the pain of the world most deeply often express Christian living most joyfully.
From page 58 of Because of This I Rejoice: Reading Philippians During Lent by Max O. Vincent. Copyright © 2018 by The Upper Room. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Upper Room Books. Learn more about or purchase this book.
When have you been surprised by an unexpected opportunity to witness? Share your thoughts.
Make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.


After a fairly quick pace (quick for the World Series of Poker final table anyway) that saw the November Nine play down to just four players well before the dinner break the action slowed down a bit as Pius Heinz, Matt Giannetti, Ben Lamb, and Martin Staszko all had plenty of chips to work with and it seemed that whenever a player was at risk they managed to stave off elimination.
The first player out the door was Sam Holden who entered the day as the short-stack, made a stand with AJ, only to have Ben Lamb wake-up with AK.
Next to fall was another of the day's short-stacks, Anton Makiievskyi. Makiievskyi's elimination was far more brutal than Holden's as the young Ukrainian got it all-in pre-flop with KQ against the 99 of Pius Heinz. A flop of KJJ seemed to be the big pot Makiievskyi needed… until a brutal 9 hit on the turn, sending him home in 8th place, and propelling Heinz toward the top of the chip counts (Heinz had previously picked off a bluff from Eoghan O'Dea to start his ascension).
Not long after the elimination of Makiievskyi, Bob Bounhara hit the real after being grinded down to just 4 million chips. In one of the few questionable plays of the evening Bounhara went over the top of Martin Staszko's opening raise (a bet Staszko is calling every time) with a mere A5. Staszko's A9 held and the lone amateur was out in 7th place.
This left Lamb, Staszko, Heinz, Matt Giannetti, Phil Collins, and O'Dea, and the six players put on quite a show, as big pots were won, chips changed hands, there were also numerous comebacks as players flirted with elimination.
In a pivotal hand Ben Lamb and Eoghan O'Dea clashed with mid-sized stacks with Lamb coming out on top and crippling the young Irishman after hitting one of his many outs on the river. O'Dea would be eliminated moments later.
O'Dea was followed out the door by Phil Collins, who had a rollercoaster ride of a day. Collins who seemed to jump between 30 million and 15 million chips all day, but his A7 couldn't topple Pius Heinz's pocket 9's (even after a 456 flop and a turned flush draw gave Heinz the obligatory "Sweat").
The final player eliminated on Sunday was Matt Giannetti. Giannetti seemed to be cruising along all day, but a huge pot between he and Ben Lamb saw the two US pro's fortunes change as Lamb's A7s managed to Turn a flush against Giannetti's pocket Jacks. Soon after Giannetti had a chance for some payback as he was holding A3 against the Pocket Kings of Lamb, but BEN LAMB RUNS GOOD, and hit quad kings on the flop!
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The Book of Revelation needs to be interpreted like a dream, sometimes like a nightmare. Its imagery draws on signs and symbols and language familiar historically for two reasons. For one, half of 400 or so verses of the Book of Revelation have an Old Testament reference. And much of the remaining half is code language from the end of the first century during the oppressive reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian. (This is the Roman Empire, not to be confused with Emperor Constantine's Holy Roman Empire two centuries later. ) In the Book of Revelation, the horrors that are imagined, the persecution, the description of thrones and dominions and usurpers of divine authority can all be traced back to what was going on at the end of the first century. The fact that the Book of Revelation found its way into the Canon of Holy Scripture shows that to subsequent generations – up to and including today – the battle between good and evil, about the nature of authority and dominion and its compromises, and the eternal quest for justice and peace and provision is still very much present to us today. Just read the front page of the newspaper.
In this lesson from Revelation appointed for today, two images are particularly powerful: For one, the tree of life. The image of this tree of life is a conflation of three things: the primordial tree of life found in the garden of Eden; secondly, the redemptive tree of life found in the garden of Gethsemane, the cross; and thirdly, a fruit tree within anyone's eyesight – an olive tree, pomegranate or fig, bearing fruit for the eating, quite literally to sustain life.
You might find this multi-layered image of the tree of life inviting for your own prayer. Pray with the image of the tree of life in Eden, symbolizing innocence and abundance and temptation amidst so much decadence and starvation in the world today. What does the Eden tree of life mean to you? Or pray with the image of the tree of life in Gethsemane, of the real presence of the suffering Christ in your suffering and in the suffering of the world, the tree of life found in the cross. Or pray with the image of the tree of life as a symbol for our own ecological stewardship. You might want to lay your hands on one of the great sycamore trees that line the boulevard in front of the Monastery. Pray with the image of the tree of life. See if you can draw these three layers of the tree of life into one scene in your own heart.
A second image in this lesson from Revelation is the image of light: "There will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light..." What about this light? In the Book of Genesis, in the creation account of chapter 1, we read that "the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep… Then God said, 'Let there be light'; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness." That was Day One: God's creation of light. But it is not until Day Four that God created the sun and moon. Did you get that? God creates light, Day One. God creates the sun and moon, Day Four. When we read in the Revelation that "they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light…" this appeals to God being light, and Christ Jesus renewing God's light in the world. In your own prayer, you might find it helpful, especially on a dreary November day, to pray for God's light, the light by which we see light, to enlighten the eyes of your heart, to bring light to the uncharted path ahead. This image of light, as we hear it in the Book of Revelation, is not about the sun or moon, nor is it about a candle or an artificial light. This is about the first light, preceding light, in which we have been created to glow. Receive the light.
I read your meditations and sermons w/great interest. Thank you for all you do. I have kept the Summer, 1998, Vol. 24, No. 2 COWLEY for the eulogy of Bro. Robert Cheney Smith, who was my confessor while at ETS [cl. of 1959] and who visited our family when he was at St. Mary's, Sewanee as their spiritual visitor and I was teaching at St. Andrew's School at that time run by OHC. Martin Smith wrote the eulogy for Fr. Smith and he stressed "abiding" as one of the most crucial elements in the spirituality of the Gospel of John. Martin said that Bro. Robert "rode out the changes in the church and the society w/extraordinary loyalty through the Grace that God was giving him." I think somewhere you, or one of the brethren, allied Grace w/acceptance and I think that was key for Bro. Robert. He was a light to many of us. Thank you for your gifts of light.
Curtis, thank you – I read your sermons often – and I will receive the light … love the image.
good news is that we are moving back to Mass from CA – received a call to be rector of St Barnabas in Falmouth and will start on March 1 – so hopefully I will be able to see you all at SSJE again.


Hi there Scrapbook Circle fans!
Jenni here sharing my take for the November Mood Board using the 'Good Cheer' main kit and the 'Count On It' Embellishment Add-on.
The Scrapbook Circle monthly Mood Board is always one of the best motivators, if not for project inspiration, then certainly for discovering beautiful items to covet! 🙂 November is no exception as you can see below. It is also so varied, it makes it easy to interpret and combine paper and embellishments! I love that this Mood Board includes a watercolor inspiring me to use technique as well!
I love that this Mood Board includes a watercolor, inspiring me to use technique as well! Using the painting as the starting point for my background, I added Distress Ink with the popular and highly complex technique of smushing. 😉 The twig tree was my motivation behind the stacking of my photo and strips of paper, embellishment and die cuts.
I was also inspired by the knit toboggan for the colors and patterns of paper I chose. I added the glittered tag, gold stars & gold thread to tie in that gorgeous gold dress.
The large NOEL signage influenced me to use the over-sized red numbers from Pink Paislee, part of the Add-on, as my tree trunk. I finished off the layout with stitching and a few other bits to emphasize all the horizontal lines.
I hope my page motivates you to use this month's Mood Board as inspiration in your projects! Share them with us on the Scrapbook Circle Facebook page so we can all see!


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Advances in Modal Logic
Под науч. редакцией: L. D. Beklemishev, S. Demri, A. Mate. Vol. 11. L.: College Publications, 2016.
Vol. 11. College Publications, 2016.
Logic deals with the fundamental notions of truth and falsity. Modal logic arose from the philosophical study of "modes of truth" with the two most common modes being "necessarily true" and "possibly true". Research in modal logic now spans the spectrum from philosophy, computer science and mathematics using techniques from relational structures, universal algebra, topology, and proof theory. These proceedings record the papers presented at the 2016 conference on Advances in Modal Logic, a biennial conference series with an aim to report on important new developments in pure and applied modal logic. As indicated above, there are new developments in using modal logic to reason about obligations, about programs, about time, about combinations of modal logics and even about negation itself.
Advances in Modal Logic 2010, Extended Abstracts
Под науч. редакцией: L. D. Beklemishev, V. Goranko, V. B. Shehtman. Vol. 8. L.: College Publications, 2010.
Soyons Logiques / Let Us Be Logical
Vol. 22: Cahiers de Logique et d'Epistémologie. College Publications, 2016.
"Let´s be Logical" is a double invitation. Although logic often refers to a disposition of mind that we all share, this disposition might be confused once its theoretical sources are questioned. The present volume offers thirteen articles that address various aspects of the discipline of logic and its methods, notably formalism, the theory of opposition, mathematical truth, and history of logic. This volume has been prepared with the pedagogical concern of making it accessible to a wide audience of logic and philosophy readers.


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Women's Softball Out of ODAC's, But Not Done Yet
1 May 2019 The Critograph
Senior third baseman Taylor Mabry runs into home base with her team awaiting her arrival in their win against Emory & Henry College in the ODAC tournament in Salem, Va. on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Photo retrieved from the Lynchburg Sports Website and taken by a member of the Lynchburg Hornets Sports Network (LHSN) staff.
Caitlin Dorsch ~ Copy Desk Chief
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, the number 20 nationally-ranked University of Lynchburg softball team was defeated by the number one nationally-ranked Virginia Wesleyan University team in the semifinals of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) tournament for the championship title. Although the team lost by a final score of three to seven and did not receive an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III national tournament, the Lady Hornets still have a possibility to make it.
The Lady Hornets, who have 32 wins and 12 losses on the season, must now wait until Monday, May 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. to find out if they received a bid into the NCAA Division III national tournament following debate by the NCAA Division III tournament selection committee.
"The team did not go down without a fight on Sunday," said senior pitcher Taylor Belknap.
The team started out strong with senior first baseman Mackenzie Chitwood's home run that lead to two runs being scored. This was her seventeenth home run of the season, tying the single season program record set in 2006.
When the Virginia Wesleyan University team began to make a comeback, the Lady Hornets fought back. Sophomore pitcher Kayley Cox retried eight Virginia Wesleyan University batters, and sophomore right fielder Kortney Leazer battled her way to second base to leadoff the fourth inning for the Lady Hornets. Unfortunately, the Lady Hornets ended up being short in the end.
Chitwood remarked, "We are not done yet. We have worked so hard to get to this point, and we know that we can do great things in the tournament. We have a strong culture that will lead us far into the tournament, and we just hope we get a chance to show it."
To see the fate of your Lady Hornets, please tune into the NCAA Division III softball tournament selection show on Monday, May 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
First Year Vibes: What a College Freshman Needs
Anna-Catherine Kueng ~ Assistant Editor
As my freshman year of college comes to a close, and I prepare for next year, I cannot help but think about all the happy times I have experienced since August. Furthermore, I think about all the things that have gotten me through this year. Here is a list of what my freshman self needed, and will continue to need over the next three years.
Close friends. It is nice to have people to talk to in class, but it is even better to have people to spend your weekends with and vent to them when times are tough. My roommate has seen me cry more times than I can count and I am so grateful for her.
Money-managing skills. Sadly, I lacked these and spent all my Lynchburg Express money on Starbucks and peaches within two months of the new semester.
Time at home. While being away from school has its perks, if I had not gotten to go home on some of the weekends, I would have lost my mind.
Shower shoes. This one still makes me cringe, but just remember you will not have to live in a dorm building forever!
Cuddles. Even if your number one love language is not touch, you still need hugs here and there. College can get lonely sometimes and nothing compares to a warm embrace from a friend.
Downtime. You will not get this much in college, but take advantage of it when you have it. Sometimes, you need to take a break from schoolwork in order to stay sane. Play ping-pong, watch a movie, or just take a walk around campus!
Exercise. I know this list is starting to sound like the basic necessities of life, but going to the gym in college is a huge stress reliever and it is good for your health.
Group chats. There is a lot that goes on in a day and it is hard to update all of your friends individually between going to class, doing homework, and other time-consuming activities. A group chat, albeit annoying sometimes, makes it much easier to communicate with a lot of people at once.
Food. Granted you need this even if you are not in college, but even more so in college. If it were not for SkinnyPop, Welch's gummy snacks, and Smart Water, I do not think I could have made it through finals week. Plus, going to Chick-Fil-A occasionally has never hurt anyone, right?
Hope. This is not a material thing, but it is just as important as the others on the list. College is tough and you can feel really discouraged sometimes. I know it is hard to believe in the moment, but you will not be in college forever. It is just preparing you for another chapter of your life, so enjoy the one you are in while you can.
Overall, my first year at U of L has been challenging, but also infinitely rewarding. I have grown as a person in more ways than I can count and I am so glad to be a Hornet.
Mystic Magic: Not Every Book Is Perfect
Grace Cavanaugh ~ Staff Writer
I have one more book recommendation for the end of the semester. Again, it was a book my aunt gave me, back in 2017 for my birthday. At the time, it was an advanced reader's copy because it would not be published until later in that month.
The book is Caraval by Stephanie Garber. At the time, it was a much-awaited book, the first of a series. It took me until this year to finally read the book, and it did not live up to my expectations.
From Goodreads, "Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny island where she and her sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval—the faraway, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show—are over."
Scarlett has dreamed of going to Caraval since she was a child. She shared this dream with her sister Donatella. However, after years stuck on the island they call home and her imminent marriage to a man she has not met, Scarlett has given up on the dream.
"But this year, Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner," the Goodreads blurb continues.
I will tell you the sailor's name is Julian, because that is not a spoiler. There is a lot between Scarlett's kidnapping and Donatella's kidnapping, though.
Goodreads finished, "Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. Nevertheless she becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic. And whether Caraval is real or not, Scarlett must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over or a dangerous domino effect of consequences will be set off, and her beloved sister will disappear forever."
Of course, there is magic in this story. It is not necessarily the same magic as other books, because the main character herself cannot use magic. In fact, there does not seem to be any clear magic rules, and it is explained away by characters who also do not understand the magic rules.
The book does have some common YA tropes, which is disappointing because it was a more recent YA novel. The main character is annoying for a majority of the book, there is an insta-romance, and there is a lack of diversity.
This is book was a little underwhelming, and definitely not as good as any of the other magic books I have read. There are glaring issues, and plenty of other books worth your time. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a better, older version of Caraval. The Raven Boys series by Maggie Steifvater that I have touched on. Even the Harry Potter series.
This summer, go out and find a book or a series that has magic, good magic with set rules. Find something that has decent characters, and a world that is complete. Enjoy your summer with an enchanting read, and if it is any good, let me know.
Have a good summer, everyone, and I hope it is magical.
Nerd Factor: Unique Features of Commencement 2019
Dr. Mike Robinson ~ UL Communication Studies Professor
The 2018-2019 academic year has brought a number of changes to our institution. It should come as no surprise that the 2019 Commencement ceremonies will reflect that dynamism. As our graduating seniors should already appreciate, for the first time the ceremony will be split into separate events, with the undergraduate procession on Saturday. The Nerd Factor would also like to call your attention to some other unique features of the 2019 ceremony.
The summoning of the campus mace: As the campus mace was carved from a limb of the world tree Yggdrasil itself, it should come as no surprise that the ancient symbol of the university is also a potent mystical weapon. Each year, the longest-serving faculty member steps into the Dell and summons the mace to his or her hand (much as Mjolnir flies into the outstretched hand of the Mighty Thor). As my long-time Critograph column friend Dr. Clifton Potter is retiring this year, we can expect his final summoning of the mace to be particularly symbolic affair. Dr. Potter will be calling down the lighting and summoning the noble hosts of Valhalla to smite the enemies of the university back to Hell just before the processional begins. Although this moment will long be remembered in song, be sure to arrive early to witness these events yourself.
No hot dog vendors: Due to the shortened nature of the event, hot dog vendors will not be roaming among the students, faculty, and guests at commencement as they have in years past. Likewise, soft pretzels will not be available. Please visit the campus bookstore for t-shirts and other commemorative items.
A surprise political announcement by President Garren?: Don't you think it's a little suspicious that he's retiring from the university before the 2020 election season? Yeah, me too.
A slightly longer look of acknowledgement from that person you knew in that class that one time: A shorter ceremony will allow an additional 15 sections for this moment.
The extraction of Provost Selden: As you may also know, Provost Sally Selden is also leaving us to join the administration at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. While we were told this would occur over the summer, sources have told the Nerd Factor that the transition will occur after the very moment she completes reading the names of the students. Students should not be alarmed by the arrival of the SEAL teams. Their presence is ceremonial only. Since the exfil point is the stage itself, students should also hold on tight to their mortar boards as the helicopter hovering directly over the graduation stage will create a great deal of wind.
The Findin' O the Professors: In an imaginary tradition that presumably began at Irish institutions in the mid-1800s that this author did not research well, the main highlight of a shortened commencement for the faculty will be more time to interact with the students. We know that you're heading off on more adventures, but we sincerely hope that you'll find us one last time before you leave.
UL in History: Remembering Hugh McNeil Scrogham Jr.
Dr. Clifton W. Potter Jr. ~ UL History Professor
Usually when I call to mind the biography of one who has served the University of Lynchburg, it is a member of the faculty, but this week I wish to remember an editor of The Critograph who later joined the senior staff and served his Alma Mater in a number of roles until his retirement in 2007. Hugh McNeil Scrogham, Jr., a native of Staunton, Virginia, entered Lynchburg College in the fall of 1962. He earned his B.A. in Political Science in 1966, and a MEd. in School Supervision and Administration. During his senior year, he edited The Crit, having become involved in publications as the business manager of The Prism while still a sophomore. He never wasted a minute, but at various "free moments" in his college career Hugh was elected to membership in Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Delta Epsilon, Blue Key, and the President's Council.
Noted for his organizational skills, his ability to evaluate the most complex situation, find a workable solution to any problem, and the gift to save money without sacrificing quality, Hugh was hired upon graduation to work in the Business Office as the Purchasing Manager. When he earned his master's degree, he was named as Director of Residential Facilities, a position which he held until his retirement in 2007. Both positions came with built-in stress, but I never heard Hugh raise his voice—he was always calm, cool, and collected.
Outside his job, Hugh's passion was World War II, and over the years he amassed a large collection of material artifacts from that conflict. After his retirement, he became a volunteer at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. He employed his finely-honed skills to document artifacts, conduct detailed historical research, and enter reams of information into the Foundation's database. Towards the end of his life, Hugh donated a large collection of valuable World War II artifacts which will form the core of a future museum at the D-Day Memorial. He also created the Hugh McNeil Scrogham, Jr. '66 Scholarship Fund at the University of Lynchburg to provide financial support for veterans—especially those who had seen combat service—to earn their degrees at his Alma Mater.
I have always sought to link the present with the past, and over the years there have members of the faculty and staff who resembled famous historical persons. Hugh Scrogham resembled Count Camillo Benso de Cavour, the father of a united Italy. Both men worked with quiet determination to achieve specific goals, refusing to allow ill health or seemingly insurmountable barriers to deter them from the realization of their respective visions. Count Cavour did not live to see his nation united, and Hugh Scrogham did not live to see his legacy to the D-Day Memorial realized, but as with Cavour, others will take up the challenge and see the dream completed. The University of Lynchburg is a better place because of Hugh Scrogham, and Central Virginia will be richer for his service and generosity.
College Life: 10 ways to Destress
Illustration by Nicole Freewalt
Katherine Daniel ~ Editor-in-Chief
It is now that time at the end of the school year where everything gets stressful. You might even have assignments due every single day of the week and wonder when you might ever get a break and when is summer break coming? Some of the past weeks have been very stressful on me and they are not slowing down either since finals are coming in less than a week. I have so much school work (projects, papers, presentations, etc.), my job, and not to mention extracurricular activities. This semester has been again testing my time management skills like no other. But, every once in a while, the week's tasks get to be a little too much for anybody and we all need something to get us through the week.
So, here are 10 things that can help you destress, give you a break, or give you something to look forward to doing over the weekend.
Take a nap. Taking a nap is always a good way to destress yourself. After having four classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, sometimes taking a nap really helps me release all of the stuff I have going on in my head and helps me destress.
Watch Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube. After a long day of school, I love to just come lay on the couch and watch Netflix and eat a snack. Watching a favorite movie or show on Netflix helps me to destress a lot.
Do some face masks. At the end of the day, you are probably warn out and feel like you need a facial. I love to do Black Mask Purifying peel-off Mask.
Go to the gym. I do not know about you, but going to the gym and running on the treadmill or boxing helps me relieve stress.
Pet some dogs and cats. Go out to the Lynchburg Humane Society and pet all the dogs and cats you wish to. It is one of my favorite places to go because I love animals. If you are more of a reptile fan, go to Pets and Aquatic Warehouse.
Call your mom and dad. Calling my mom is always a way for me to vent to her about my stressful days and it helps me destress when she gives me ideas of ways to help me.
Go for a drive. Going for a drive and listening to music is always great, especially now that the weather is nice. Roll those windows down in your car and jam out to some of your favorite hits.
Start a bullet journal. Maybe you have always dreamed of going somewhere out of the country or have a to do list you would like to start. Well, a bullet journal is a good way to start. Make bullets of things you want to do or places you would like to go to relieve some stress.
Take a walk or run. Taking a walk with my dog helps me get outside and seeing the nature helps me relieve my stress.
Go shopping. Go to the boutiques in downtown Lynchburg or go to the mall to shop. I absolutely love to go shopping and that is definitely a way that de-stresses me.
These are ten tips for you and I hope you have enjoyed my opinion column this year. I will be back next year, so make sure to look at all of the tips and info that I have to write about it. If you have any thoughts on what I should write about next year, send an email to the Critograph and let me know. Make sure you study for your exams and ace them, and I will see you all next year!
Hornets Breakfast for Dinner
Late Night Breakfast will be in the Burton Dining Hall on May 9, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.
SGA's Vice President of Internal Affairs, Jeffrey Snow, said, "Late Night Breakfast is an event that SGA hosts every semester with dining services to open up the dining hall after hours to serve breakfast food and give out prizes!"
Snow continued, "The prizes given out throughout include gift cards and special items that are a surprise until the night of. […] Like always, there is an exclusive door prize item for the first 100 students. This year, it is aviator sunglasses!"
Snow said, "There will be all kinds of breakfast food and desserts to keep the students nice and full."
Sophomore, Amanda Linehan said, "I think it is a really amazing time. I love being able to take a break from studying and hanging out with friends. The dining services does an amazing job with all the food and I appreciate SGA putting it on."
While sophomore Julia Melone shared Linehan's sentiments, she said, "I really appreciate all the work the dining services puts into it. They could be home relaxing with their families, but they do this awesome thing for us."
"I have never gone, but it sounds like a lot of fun for the whole school to come together and be involved with," said sophomore, Stephanie Arnold.
Late Night Breakfast does get pretty busy, though. Snow said, "The doors open at 9:30 [p.m.], but people line up early. At the latest, a pretty solid line is forming at 8:30 [p.m.]."
A few students are apprehensive about the crowds. Sophomore, Larry Hamlett said, "I never go. It is always too packed for me." Junior, Hiatt O'Connor said, "[It is] a fun concept but crazy crowded, fun for only a [little] bit."
Freshman, Jarett Murano saw both sides, saying, "It is packed, but if you go with people, it is fun."
The Vice President of External Affairs, Nathaniel Pierce, said, "The Late Night Breakfast has been a blast to host every semester! Seeing so many fellow Hornets light up as they get their breakfasts and door prizes has been so awesome. And shout out to Dining Services who do so much for the event!"
"This is an event that all of us in SGA love hosting, and we love seeing the huge turnout with it being one of the most well-attended events on campus!" said Snow.


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Compulsory Licenses Should Require Display of Songwriter Credits
by Chris Castle
In Washington, DC yesterday, I was honored to participate in a symposium on the subject of "moral rights" sponsored by the U.S. Copyright Office and the George Mason University School of Law's Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property. The symposium's formal title was "Authors, Attribution and Integrity" and was at the request of Representative John J. Conyers, Jr., the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee. (The agenda is linked here. For an excellent law review article giving the more or less current state of play on moral rights in the U.S., see Justin Hughes' American Moral Rights and Fixing the Dastar Gap.)
The topic of "attribution" or as it is more commonly thought of as "credit" is extraordinarily timely as it is on the minds of every music creator these days. Why? Digitial music services have routinely refused to display any credits beyond the most rudimentary identifiers for over a decade, and of course the pirate sites that Google drives a tsunami of traffic to are no better.
Yet these services frequently rely on government mandated compulsory licenses (in Copyright Act Sections 114 and 115), near compulsory licenses in the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, and of course the sainted "safe harbor", the DMCA notice and takedown being a kind of defacto license all its own particularly for independent artists and songwriters without the means to play. They get the shakedown without the takedown.
Moral rights are typically thought of as two separate rights: "attribution", which is essentially the right to be credited as the author of the work, and "integrity" the author's right to protect the work from any derogatory action "prejudicial to his honor or reputation". They can be found most relevantly for our purposes in the Berne Convention, the fundamental international copyright treaty to which the U.S. signed on to in 1988. (Specifically Article 6bis.)
It is important to understand that the United States agreed to be subject to the international treaties protecting moral rights and that these rights are different and separate from copyright. Copyright is thought of as an economic right, while moral rights continue even after an author may have transferred the copyright in the work. Even so, both the moral rights of authors (and the material rights) are recognized as a human right by Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Or as Gloria Steinem said, artist rights are human rights.
The question then came up, why should the U.S. government require songwriters to license their works through the compulsory license without also requiring proper attribution consistent with America's treaty obligations, good sense and common decency?
Why not indeed.
It is important to note that there are certain requirements relating to the names of the authors that are required by regulations for sending a "Notice of Intention" to use a song under the compulsory license which is what starts the formal compulsory license process. The required "Content" of an NOI is stated in the regulations is:
(d) Content.
(1) A Notice of Intention shall be clearly and prominently designated, at the head of the notice, as a "Notice of Intention to Obtain a Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords," and shall include a clear statement of the following information….
(v) For each nondramatic musical work embodied or intended to be embodied in phonorecords made under the compulsory license:
(A) The title of the nondramatic musical work;
(B) The name of the author or authors, if known;
(C) A copyright owner of the work, if known…
As I suspect based on the various lawsuits against Spotify over its apparent failures in the handling of these NOIs, the "if known" modifying "the name of the author or authors" is actually translated as "don't bother" as most of the form NOIs don't even have a box for that information. This is a bit odd, because if the song is registered with the Copyright Office, the names of the authors most likely are listed in the registration and thus are "known."
The question for moral rights purposes, of course, is not whether the music user sends the names of the authors in the NOI–presumably the copyright owner already knows who wrote the song. The question is whether the music user displays the names of the authors of a song on their service, or better yet, is required to display those names so that the public knows.
This seems a very small price to pay when balanced against the extraordinarily cheap compulsory license that songwriters are required to grant with very little recourse against the music user for noncompliance. (Short of an unimaginably expensive federal copyright lawsuit against a rich digital music service, of course.) As the Spotify litigation is demonstrating, these services only have about a 75% compliance rate as it is, if that much.
It is pretty commonplace stuff for liner notes to include all of the creative credits. So who is behind the times? The artist releasing a physical disc with all of these credits, or the digital music service with its infinite shelf space that doesn't bother with 95% of them–particularly the multinational media corporation dedicated to organizing the world's information whether the world likes it or not? And we're not even broaching the topic of classical music, where the metadata and credits on digital services are dreadful.
In fairness, I have to point out that iTunes has made great strides in cleaning up this problem voluntarily, at least for songwriters. Which goes to show it can be done if the service wants it done.
Digital services should care about whether the songwriters are fairly treated as ultimately songwriters create the one product the services have built their business on–songs. There is an increasing level of distrust between songwriters and services, so proper attribution can help to restore trust.
As it stands, a generation or two now have little knowledge of who wrote the songs, who played on the records, much less who produced or engineered the records they supposedly "love" and who definitely contribute to the $8 billion valuation of services like Spotify.
It seems that at least the failure to accord songwriters their moral right of attribution could be fixed in the regulations without need of amending the Copyright Act by requiring the collection and display of songwriter credits at least if those credits are part of a copyright registration. This might have the additional benefit of encouraging songwriters to register their works.
Google will no doubt vigorously lead the charge to oppose this change because that is their customary knee jerk reaction that often colors all digital services with a uniquely Googlely brush. Even so, I think this is a worthy path for both songwriters and services to pursue and could solve a number of accounting and recordation problems utilizing information that is readily available–to everyone's advantage in furthering vital transparency. And as we know, transparency begins upstream.
Why? Because "everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author." (Article 27, Universal Declaration of Human Rights.)
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davidclowery says:
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Chris Castle asks why the US compulsory licenses don't require services to display songwriters as this is clearly required by treaties to which the US is a party.
It also begs the question: By failing to obtain names of writers and display them are services violating Article 27, Universal Declaration of Human Rights which requires the protection of "moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author?" Attribution being the most important of these rights.
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bennythebusker says:
I totally agree! The Moral Rights of Attribution, etc., should be enforced so that songwriters and composers are always credited.
Very few people even know what the terms "All Rights Reserved" and "Moral Rights" actually mean.
In European Copyright laws, Moral Rights are automatically included. But in US laws they are typically seen as optional extras.
Anita Gisborne says:
Since only some creators in the songwriting and recording process receive proper credits, the claim that "promotion" alone should suffice is even more obscene. Sadly, I have battled on behalf of various producer clients for proper credits in metadata with a surprising amount of resistance.


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Students bring 19th century photographer back to life
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In 19th Century France, a man named Felix Nadar made some innovations in photography that would not become common for over a hundred years. Nadar was the first photographer to take an aerial photograph, one of Paris from a hot air balloon in 1858. He was also a brilliant portrait photographer and caricaturist, and used a portable synchronizer to take night views of Paris, including the charnel house.
For the first time, Nadar's works were presented to the audiences in as part of the French Cultural Night event organized by Professor Hwang Hae-jin (International Office Administration) and 31 students from Hwang's Foundations for Convention Management class.
The event, titled "Atelier Nadar," was held on May 14 in the Art & Museum art gallery and featured two major events: an exhibition of Nadar's works and a cultural exchange night which was comprised of two performances, "Hommage a Nadar," and "Paris Café." "Hommage a Nadar" shared poems and biographical sketcher of some of Nadar's famous subjects. "Paris Café" was a musical revue of songs from Nadar's time in Paris. The exhibition, which was held from April 16 to May 14, displayed 150 works of Nadar. It was supported by the French Cultural Properties Administration.
"After the mid-term exam, three French exchange students in my class proposed we organize a real convention," Hwang said. "That was when we first started organizing the event." Luckily, the class was able to join Art & Museum in hosting Nadar's exhibit while receiving sponsorships from nine senior painters. Hwang says that even though funding and a venue were made available to them, the organizing work, from A to Z, was solely up to the student.
The first thing Hwang did was divide the class into six groups: secretarial, decoration, food & beverage, sponsorship, media and PR, and research.
Jacklyn Lee (International Studies, 4) who took part in the media public relations division said nothing was easy for them.
"This was my first time organizing such an event and I contacted over 20 media bodies."
Hwang said, during her 30 years of designing international conventions, this was her first time to organize an event with her students from top to bottom.
Students with talents participated during the cultural exchange night, performing with professional performers from the Compagnie-Culture & Performances, where Hwang served as the Artistic Director. The night reached its peak when Moon Ju-won (Korean Music, 4) played the geomungo, a traditional Korean instrument with six strings, while actress Kim Hye-hwa and French exchange student Antoine Gamberini recited two poems of Charles-Pierre Baudelaire, a significant poet of the 19th century.
"Many French guests from co-hosting organizations such as the French Embassy, the French Cultural Center, and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, were surprised to see such a French event in Korea organized all by Ewha students," Hwang said.
Things did not all go as smoothly as Hwang hoped, since the event was fully organized by inexperienced students. For instance, on the day of the event, there were problems in managing parking slots and a student had to continuously pop up in between performances to call out the car numbers.
"When a nervous looking student stood in front of the microphone, after a performance, everyone thought something special would come out," Hwang said. "But when she began calling out the car numbers, everyone started to laugh."
Overall, the performance was still a success in the eyes of the students.
"I think the most meaningful part of our project was to combine performance with the exhibition. Our work successfully covered both culture and art," said Cheong Sung-yeon (French, 3) who participated in the decoration team.
Caption: Moon Ju-won (Korean Music, 4) playing the geomungo at the event, "Atelier Nadar."
The pamphlet of the event, "Atelier Nadar," which was designed by the decoration team.
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Federal Information Systems Security Association Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Mr. Michael Petock, U.S. Department of State, for being awarded the Federal Information Systems Security Educator's Association (FISSEA) Educator of the Year!
Michael Petock was recognized as the FISSEA Educator of the Year at this year's Federal Information Systems Security Educators' Association (FISSEA) 31st Annual Conference. The conference kicked off March 14, 2018 in Gaithersburg, MD with a focus on "Hardening the Human: The Power of Cybersecurity Awareness and Training."
Prior to the conference each year, FISSEA, an organization run by and for information security professionals to assist federal agencies in strengthening their employee security training and awareness programs, solicits nominations for the FISSEA Educator of the Year Award. This award was established to recognize and honor a contemporary who is making special efforts to create, build, manage, or inspire an information systems security awareness, training, or education program.
Michael Petock, a Subject Matter Expert in the Department of State's Information Assurance Branch, is recognized for his significant contributions in the design, development, and maintenance of several role-based training courses supporting the Department of State's information assurance (IA) training program. Implementing his vision in concert with customer feedback, he oversees, and completed revisions to six of the Department's core courses to include Cybersecurity Foundations for ISSOs, Cybersecurity Foundations for System Administrators, IA for Managers, IA for System Owners, IA for Executives and Software Assurance for Developers. Mike's detailed knowledge of cybersecurity principles, legislation, and policies has enabled him to be a contributor to National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) publication updates, multiple Department Foreign Affairs Manual policy updates, revisions to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies portal, and exercising due diligence with crosswalks between the Department's IA training objectives and the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
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To promote her latest film Effie Gray, she appropriately donned a grey gown.
On Monday, Dakota Fanning looked stunning at the movie's premiere in New York City, proving simple is best wearing in a monochromatic ensemble.
The 21-year-old actress was styled far opposite from her on-screen Victorian character showing off her toned arms in the sleeveless design.
Dakota turned heads on the red carpet with her muted slate coloured long evening dress.
The blonde beauty framed her flawless complexion with her hair styled straight as she added a bit of colour with pink lip gloss.
The older sister of actress Elle Fanning upped the glam factor by accessorizing her outfit with multiple diamond bracelets.
Dakota looked nothing like her character Effie Gray, swapping her Victorian costume for a more modern garb.
In the film, the leading lady has her entire body covered head-to-toe in patterned fabric even accentuating her thin frame with a tight fitting corset.
The Emma Thompson-scripted motion picture tells the story of a scandalous love triangle between Victorian art critic John Ruskin, his teenage bride Effie Gray, and Pre-Raphaelite painter John Everett Millais.
Along with Dakota and Emma, the A-list cast includes Russell Tovey, Tom Sturridge and Linda Bassett.
Effie Gray is slated for a March 30 release exclusively in NYC and limited release on April 3.


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Wild sign Dean Evason, coaching staff to contract extensions
Oct 4, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason looks on during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Wild signed head coach Dean Evason and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions on Thursday.
Assistant coaches Darby Hendrickson, Brett McLean and Bob Woods, goaltending coach Frederic Chabot and video coaches T.J. Jindra and Jonas Plumb also signed extensions.
Specific terms of the deals were not disclosed by the Wild.
Evason, 57, was named Minnesota's interim coach on Feb. 14, 2020. He replaced Bruce Boudreau after having served as an assistant since June 6, 2018.
Evason was appointed as the Wild's full-time coach in July 2020. He sports a 62-29-7 record in 98 games with Minnesota.
Evason was named a finalist for the 2021 Jack Adams Award, presented annually to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success.
Prior to joining Minnesota, Evason posted a 242-161-53 record in six seasons (2012-18) as coach of Milwaukee of the American Hockey League. Before that, he spent seven seasons as an assistant with the Washington Capitals (2005-12).
Evason was selected by the Capitals in the fifth round of the 1982 NHL Draft. He collected 372 points (139 goals, 233 assists) in 803 games over 13 NHL seasons with the Capitals, Hartford Whalers, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames.


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Volbella® Lip Filler Injections
The Non-Surgical Way to Increase Lip Fullness in the San Diego Area
Dr. Melanie Palm is a noted expert in the use of non-surgical injectables – including Juvederm's new Volbella lip filler – with offices in Solana Beach, CA just north of San Diego. She is a sitting member of the Advisory Board for Allergan (the company that makes Volbella) and is often selected to educate other physicians on the safety and use of Volbella. Dr. Palm was also one of the first physicians in the United States to be able to offer Volbella to her patients.
What is Volbella?
Volbella is a hyaluronic acid filler from the Juvederm family of products. Released in late 2016, it is approved for subtle, elegant volume enhancement of the lips and perioral region (area around the mouth). It helps to fill fine lip lines, enhance lip borders, and smooth the texture of the lips.
How is Volbella different from other hyaluronic acid fillers?
Volbella containes a low concentration of hyaluronic acid combined with Vycross technology, a means of strongly linking the gel together. This combination results in a smooth filler that lasts longer. In addition, there is typically less swelling with Volbella compared to other lip fillers, allowing for a quicker return to daily activities.
What is Dr. Palm's experience with Volbella?
Dr. Palm serves as an Advisory Board member, clinical investigator, and physician trainer for Allergan, the company that makes Volbella. This means that she has been selected to educate other physicians on products use and safety, and that she has assisted in studies related to Allergan products. Additionally, Dr. Palm was among the first physicians in the country to receive the product for use on patients after FDA approval.
How much do Volbella lip injections cost in the San Diego area?
The cost of Volbella treatment depends on the number of syringes used and the areas being treated. The typical price range for Volbella placement by a well-trained dermatologist or plastic surgeon is approximately $400 – $700 per syringe, although prices may vary.
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Will my lips look natural after treatment with Volbella?
One of the biggest fears patients have about filler treatments is that they will end up with an unnatural appearance. Dr. Palm is careful in her artistry and assessment of a patient's face, including the lip area. Volbella provides a subtle, elegant, and natural-looking enhancement of the lip area. It simply enhances and rejuvenates the lips that you were born with. Dr. Palm and her staff do not believe "fish lips", "sausage lips", or "duck lips" are befitting a patient or flattering. For that reason, we strive to provide enhanced, natural lips that beautifully fit one's face by using products such as Volbella.
Can Volbella be combined with other fillers or procedures?
Yes, Volbella can be combined with other fillers to enhance the mouth and lip area. Volbella is like the "icing" on the cake, providing subtle smoothing of the lips, fine lip lines, and the lip border (called the vermillion border). If patients desire greater lip enhancement, Volbella may be combined with other fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane. Additionally, stubborn lip lines may be treated first with other methods before using Volbella. Small amounts of Botoxor Dysport may quiet lip lines, or a laser resurfacing procedure with either the ResurFX fractional laser or the ECO2 carbon dioxide laser may be completed first to smooth the skin texture around the mouth prior to Volbella placement.
Are there other uses of Volbella beyond the lips or mouth?
Yes, Volbella is an injectable filler that may be used elsewhere in the face to smooth subtle textural abnormalities. FDA-approved for use in the lips and for fine lines around the mouth, Volbella may also help smooth the horizontal necklace lines of the neck, or can be used for fine acne scarring.
How much downtime is there following Volbella treatment?
In Dr. Palm's experience, there is a decreased amount of swelling following placement of Volbella in the lips compared to other FDA-approved products in the lips. While individual results may vary, most patients experience minimal to mild swelling for a day or two. Most patients can resume daily social activities within 24-48 hours, if not the same day.
What does the Volbella syringe look like and how much is in the syringe?
Volbella is supplied as a 0.5 cc syringe (about one-tenth of a teaspoon of product). It is intended for correcting fine lines and smoothing lips for enhancement, not for sheer volume enhancement. Volbella has a distinctive pink plunger on the syringe that easily distinguishes it from other products.
What is the procedure for Volbella placement like? Does Volbella hurt?
Discomfort is mild during Volbella filler placement. Volbella is supplied with lidocaine already mixed into the hyaluronic acid filler itself, making the area numb as the mouth area is treated. Dr. Palm cares about patient comfort and goes to great lengths to ensure patient comfort and ease during the procedure. Comfort measures include topical numbing, localized numbing blocks if desired (dental block), and an ice pack, which is also provided to the patient for home use. With these pain mitigating measures, Volbella treatment is well-tolerated.
What are the possible side effects of Volbella?
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If you are looking for a non-surgical alternative for enhancing lip fullness and appearance in the San Diego area, call Dr. Melanie Palm at 858.792.SKIN (7546) to schedule your appointment.
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Richard Bowman: Radiant Abstractions opened February 2nd at The Landing gallery in Culver City (Los Angeles), curated by Patricia Watts. Watts has been working with artists estates in the Bay Area since 2014 and has published a monograph on Bowman (1918-2001), a pioneering artist who decided in the early 1940s, while on a trip to Mexico, that he wanted to paint the elemental relationship between the earth and the cosmos. His first series, called Rock and Sun, was painted in a style inspired by Surrealist painters who resided in Mexico at the time, including Gordon Onslow Ford. He continued this series until 1950 when he became enthralled with early scientific imagery being published, such as cloud chamber photography visualizing the passage of ionizing radiation. He then chose to combine abstract expressionism with scientific exploration. In 1973, Bowman published an article in the MIT peer-reviewed academic journal Leonardo, describing his twenty-three years of "Painting with fluorescent pigments of the Microcosm and Macrocosm." He continued painting these works through the 1990s, for at total of fifty years. Series titles included: Kinetograph, Macromicrocosmos, Kinetogenics, Environs, Dynamorph, and Synthesis. Radiant Abstractions will conclude on April 20, 2019.