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Medical Marijuana Supported by Testimony at Senate Judiciary Hearing
Kate McKee Simmons
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Kate McKee Simmons | July 22, 2016 | 8:36am
At a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing convened last week to consider "the potential medical benefits of marijuana," lawmakers heard from cannabis advocates and doctors alike. Their testimony overwhelmingly supported marijuana being used for medical purposes; many of the speakers also supported rescheduling cannabis to a Schedule II substance.
Numerous individuals and organizations had been invited to present testimony, including Aaron Smith, co-founder and executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association. NCIA represents more than 1,000 businesses in forty states, including many in Colorado. Smith told the senators that while the American public has acknowledged the medical benefits of cannabis for decades, the federal government has yet to do so. This reluctance at the federal level has prohibited adequate research into cannabis, which furthers the argument of naysayers. It's a catch-22, he said: Without legitimate research, detractors can continue to claim that marijuana does not have any medical value — but as it stands, scientific research is not possible, so it's hard to prove the medical benefits of the substance.
"The DEA has put up bureaucratic roadblocks to legitimate science and has severely limited, if not completely obstructed, legitimate researchers who would study cannabis's benefits," Smith said. "Americans are denied the opportunity to see the results of FDA-approved, double-blind studies demonstrating the benefits of medical marijuana, while elected officials erroneously point to the lack of these studies as evidence of a lack of therapeutic benefits."
Smith argued that bringing marijuana policy "into alignment" with science would replace the criminal marketplace with tax-paying businesses that are "committed to the compassionate care, health and wellness of its patients."
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Several senators from both sides of the aisle also advocated for the medical use of cannabis. In a prepared statement, Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, discussed constituents who are treating their children's epilepsy with cannabidiol.
"These children are often treated with powerful drugs with strong side effects, which may also further incapacitate them," he said. "But in recent years, evidence has come to light suggesting that a substance called cannabidiol, or CBD, may help these children." In many cases, he added, the seizures had been reduced or completely eliminated.
While CBD is a compound derived from the marijuana plant, it is used solely for medical purposes, Grassley pointed out. It cannot be smoked and cannot be used to get high. Still, the senator worries that many CBD products parents use to treat their children are "of unknown quality."
Because of the evidence he's seen in his district, Grassley supports medical research of marijuana: "I believe we should be encouraging responsible, FDA-approved research on CBD and other parts of the marijuana plant, to unlock whatever potential medical benefit may lie within them – for children with intractable epilepsy and any other patients who may benefit," he said.
But Grassley made it clear that his support of further medical research does not equate to support of recreational use, "which the science tells us can be harmful and addictive, especially for young people."
Like senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, Grassley has long been an advocate for removing barriers to research.
Last year, Grassley and Senator Dianne Feinstein held a hearing before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control to discuss the changes necessary to allow medical patients access to marijuana. In October 2014 and again in May 2015, the two senators also wrote to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services advocating for medical marijuana research.
A CBD-based drug called Epidiolex is currently being reviewed by the FDA in clinical trials to test how it treats rare forms of pediatric epilepsy. "So far, the data emerging from these efforts is promising," Grassley told last week's hearing. "Hundreds of children are being treated with Epidiolex through Expanded Access Investigational New Drug Programs...so even though more research is needed, there is reason to hope that at least one FDA-approved CBD medicine may be more widely available soon."
Dr. Susan Weiss, director of the Division of Extramural Research within the National Institute on Drug Abuse, expanded on Grassley's testimony. In addition to the 25 states and Washington, D.C., that have passed laws permitting marijuana for medical use, another sixteen states have passed laws specifically allowing medicinal use of CBD.
"There is a growing body of research suggesting the potential therapeutic value of cannabinoids in numerous health conditions including pain, nausea, epilepsy, obesity, wasting disease, addiction, autoimmune disorders and other conditions," she said in the statement she presented at the hearing.
Weiss said she supported further research and drug development, focusing on the scientific effects of cannabinoids in the body. Medications derived from cannabis can help patients suffering from pain, pediatric epilepsy and post-traumatic stress disorder, among other pain and psychological issues, she said. But despite growing evidence that the drug aids patients with these afflictions, Weiss also noted that there aren't well-controlled studies to back up this evidence.
"NIH is committed to working with Congress and our federal partners to facilitate more research on the therapeutic potential of marijuana and cannabinoids and to reduce barriers to research," Weiss said. "Patients across the country are using marijuana strains and extracts that have not undergone rigorous clinical trials, are not regulated for consistency or quality, and are used for medical conditions with an insufficient evidence base supporting their effectiveness."
Therefore, she explained, some drugs on the market do not contain the levels of CBD that they claim to.
The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to companies marketing these products in 2015 and again in 2016, according to Dr. Douglas Throckmorton, deputy director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA.
The main concern is that selling these products "does more than simply defraud customers," because "it can create a false hope in a population especially vulnerable: those seeking relief from serious medical conditions for themselves or their loved ones, including their children," Throckmorton said in his testimony. "Moreover, it might divert patients from products with demonstrated safety and effectiveness."
While most marijuana-based drugs being sold in the marketplace have not been tested and approved for use by the FDA, the FDA has approved three medications synthetically derived from cannabinoids: Cesamet, Marinol and Syndros. "The future of marijuana as a potential medicine lies in classical pharmacological drug development," Throckmorton noted.
While most testimony at the hearing supported medical marijuana, there was a notable exception. In his testimony, Dr. Stuart Gitlow, executive director of the Annenberg Physician Training Program in Addictive Disease, said, "There really is no such thing as medical marijuana," and not enough evidence to support marijuana's medical properties.
"There have been no placebo-controlled double-blind studies demonstrating the plant marijuana to have sufficient benefit and absent risk sufficient to be acceptable as a medicine," Gitlow said.
Corporate interests "wishing to get rich off of legalization" are tipping the scales to capitalize on a drug that's proven to be dangerous and has "no scientific benefit," he added. Other medications on the market treat all of the conditions for which marijuana has been used as a substitute, Gitlow continued, suggesting that patients should focus on using those instead.
Despite his concerns, Gitlow agreed that more research is needed. "It behooves us to research the plant to find out if indeed some component of marijuana is found to have value. If so, we can produce it in a form which is unlikely to have the many risks present with respect to use of the whole plant," he said. "We need robust basic and clinical research to develop more information about marijuana's potential to treat various conditions."
Gitlow proposed removing marijuana from politics and giving the medical and scientific communities time to research the drug and prove its potential medical benefits. "We must...not engage in medicine by ballot initiative," he concluded.
While there is much talk about rescheduling marijuana so that more research can take place, Linden Barber, a lawyer specializing in DEA Compliance and Litigation Practice, testified that moving marijuana from a Schedule I classification to Schedule II wouldn't help research in the long run. The DEA "considers the same factors and performs the same analysis when establishing aggregate production quotas, regardless of whether the substance is in Schedule I or Schedule II," he said in his testimony.
While marijuana remains a Schedule I drug, many clinical researchers have applied to study the medical benefits of the drug, and Linden says the DEA has shown "flexibility, particularly recently, by easing regulatory requirements involving research with cannabidiol, (and the) DEA has granted nearly forty waivers to this regulatory requirement since late December 2015."
(This statistic was confirmed by Weiss's testimony. "As of July 12, 2016," she said, "the DEA has received and granted all requested [42] waivers to researchers.")
Linden concluded that there is not an "institutional bias" against marijuana in the DEA. "From the perspective of one who represents registrants before the agency, it appears that the DEA's leadership is working with researchers to reduce barriers to research," he told the hearing.
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Google is expanding eSim reach beyond Fi
Written by Wei Shi
With connectivity taking a more prominent role, Google has tied more partnerships to support eSim on the Pixel 3, taking the business into international markets.
While the eSim functionality on Pixel 2, claimed by Google to be "the first major smartphone with eSIM", only worked on Google's own MVNO, Project Fi (now Google Fi), the internet giant just announced it has built more support for eSim on its new Pixel 3 phones. The partners listed in the Google statement included Sprint in the US, Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone in Germany, EE in the UK, and Airtel and Reliance Jio in India. Also included are Truphone and Gigsky, two MVNOs that operate in multiple markets.
After Apple threw its weight behind eSim with its latest products, projections of the penetration of eSim have been raised. ABI Research now predicts 420 million eSim compatible phones will be shipped by 2022, 100 times higher than the four million sold in 2017. Established mobile operators may still view eSim with suspicion, as it makes churn so much easier. But, like new technologies in the past, from VoIP to OTT services, it would be hard to hold back the tides of progress. Moreover, it does force operators to be more innovative and customer centric, in addition to helping improve operational efficiency. On the other hand, consumers will benefit from the flexibility and easy roaming arrangements that eSim enables.
This trend has certainly been embraced by MVNOs too. Ralph Steffens, CEO of Truphone, one of Google's partners, said in a statement, "This new technology signifies a massive shift in the telecommunications industry. It's having an impact on everyone from phone providers to chipset manufacturers to mobile network operators. But most importantly, it directly impacts businesses and consumers by offering them more flexibility over their mobile connectivity."
Pixel has never been one of the best sellers, and Google needs to get the whole Android ecosystem behind it to build the eSim momentum. To this end Google is rallying the Android OEMs.
"To enable a consistent and simple experience across the ecosystem, we're also creating a program that allows Android device makers to build eSIM-capable smartphones. We look forward to continuing our work with our partners on the potential benefits of eSIM—whether that's getting you connected to a phone, watch, tablet, or laptop—in the future," Google said in the announcement.
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Beta Rocks Live
Betasim recently picked up a guitar-only pack of Guitar Hero: World Tour (meaning, game and guitar only; no drums or mic). She recently beat the tour, and has since grown tired of breaking her own high scores. Therefore, she has taken her game online, to see where she stands.
Now, let it be known that Beta does not have an Xbox Live account, let alone a Gold one. I, however, do, so last night there was a chick rocker online with the name Alphasim, besting comers left and right. She played versus for awhile, including four or so times against one guy, who she about doubled the score of while on normal difficulty, with him on easy. She eventually went to hard to try and even things out, but it didn't help. She also played a few team matches, and one guy she played with was fantastic. He was hitting almost all his notes on expert… I was impressed. Finally she joined an impromptu band. She played three songs with them (another guitarist and a singer) when her turn came to pick the song. I suggested she pick something hard to sing, just to be mean, and lo and behold, she did. Hell, the song she picked wasn't even in English! She picked Escuela de Calor, and it was to no ones surprise that the singer quit mid way through the song. Beta commented that she felt terrible. I think she did, anyway… she was laughing so hard it was difficult to tell what she was saying.
She joined another band and played a round with them, until they sat at the 'post gig' screen for over four minutes. She bailed on them to go try the battle mode. Neither of us knew anything about this so she was going in blind. She lasted all of about two and a half minutes before she was blitzed to death by her opponent. Finally she wrapped up her night playing one more gig with some random schmoe who picked a Tool song, which makes her happy all the live-long day. Swear words were uttered by her through most of the song (all of which were directed at her opponent), after which she called it a night. I think that this was karma getting back at her for Escuela de Calor, personally.
Here's the part that worries me. Beta played for over an hour, and did pretty well. I, however, am pathetic. I struggle to complete most songs on easy, and can't even think of going to normal. I'm worried that the people she played against and with are going to want to play again, only they're going to come to me looking for competition. I want nothing to do with playing this thing online, but now it looks like I do.
*sigh* I've got to get Beta her own Live account.
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News and Notes: 5/7/09
It's been awhile since my last post, so here's what's up.
I'm still hyping Unreal Tournament III to anyone who'll listen now that it's been upgraded with patch 2.0 (and now 2.1), as well as the Titan Pack. This is what Epic intended the game to be, I believe, and I love it.
MLB 2K9 for PC got patched a while back, and more then anything it seems to have all but fixed the first baseman bug. That was far and away my biggest complaint, but it wasn't everything. I still want to see the other fielding gaffes fixed as well as the Quick Play mode expanded to allow changing the other team's starting lineup and pitcher (although that may be out of the realm of a normal patch).
Would it make sense for me to review World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, now that everyone who will buy it has had it for months? I'm not sure. I'll give it some thought.
I'm toying with in-game browsers like PLAYXPERT, XFire and Steam's in-game browser, and so far I like XFire's the best. Steam's works very well, but obviously only works on game's that run through Steam. XFire, on the other hand, seems to work with most anything, and the in-game app includes taking video and pictures as well. PLAYXPERT seems to take too much in the way of system resources so it's not running 98% of the time on my rig. Naturally,I go by Alphasim on XFire (as seen at the bottom of this page). Look me up.
I bought a new cell phone recently, a Motorola Krave, and I love it. The interface is slick and it works like a charm. My only potential complaint is the flip-up plastic screen that protects the touch screen when not in use is a hindrance when using the touch screen QWERTY keyboard. Other then that, no complaints. I definitely recommend it.
Betasim graduates from the University of Illinois at Chicago this weekend. Congrats, Beta! Now you can get back to work on the site… I mean, relax and take it easy! lol You know which one I really mean.
I recently re-installed and patched back up TESIV: Oblivion. I installed a couple item mods to expand the gear and loot tables, primarily Armamentarium and it's related mods. It works great and I'm enjoying the game again. My big complaint when I uninstalled it was that I'd seen no new gear in 30+ hours, and now that's been fixed. I'm looking to install a couple graphical overhaul mods to improve the slightly aging visuals now that I've got two more gigs of RAM since I last played, plus and that GeForce 8800 GT I reviewed back in September of '08.
I'll post more later. I've got allot of minor updates to post here that don't warrant a site update, so look forward to that.
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Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) emerged in the 1990's as an attractive alternative to edge-emitting semiconductor lasers. The edge-emitters, though they have been the work horse of the telecommunication industry for decades, are more labor intensive, costlier and difficult to scale up into arrays. VCSELs on the other hand, allow on-wafer testing, and their manufacturing process is easily scalable into large linear or two-dimensional arrays. Furthermore, their output beam is circularly symmetric which makes coupling to optical fibers more efficient. Edge-emitters, on the other hand, have astigmatic beams.
Initially it was thought that the extremely high mirror reflectivity of VCSELs would reduce their susceptibility to external feedback, making them robust ultra-stable lasers for communication applications. This, however, turned out not to be the case because the high reflectivity is counteracted by the short cavity-round-trip time. The sensitivity to external feedback turned out to be similar to edge emitting lasers, including polarization switching, mode jumping and coherence collapse. While this poses some problems in communication applications, it opens up new applications in sensing. Sensitivity to outside factors is exactly what one needs in a sensor. Compared to the conventional configuration where the system being sensed is decoupled from the laser cavity, in this case it becomes part of the laser cavity causing a shift in spectral, spatial or polarization state of the laser beam. A number of VCSEL-based sensors for displacement, velocity and trace gases have been previously demonstrated.
In this work, Shogo Ura et al., extend this concept to angular position detection. They demonstrate that the polarization state of a 850nm VCSEL can be controlled by an external polarization rotator in a very predictable manner. As the external rotator is turned on its axis, the optical power distribution between the two degenerate spatial modes oscillated in a clear sinusoidal manner. Using a beam splitter and a couple of polarizers the power distribution between the two modes can be measured, which could then be used to determine the angular position of the rotator. This is a micro-optic rotation position sensor. Such an encoder has applications ranging from data storage discs and gyroscopes to motor shafts and machines in harsh environments. Compared to currently used optical rotary encoders, which consist of discrete reflectors placed around the circumference of a rotating disc, this scheme can record angular position continuously and under high speed. Furthermore, the rotating element can be in a remote location coupled through a polarization maintaining fiber.
This paper is written such that even those without an in-depth understanding of VCSEL structures can follow easily. The experimental setup and the data are clear and convincing, and the applications are potentially significant. A company or even an entrepreneur individual should be able to take this idea directly from paper and build a prototype or integrate into an existing system in a relatively short time using commercially available single mode VCSELs.


I loved Woody and as a kid, I had a Woody Woodpecker LP that I listened to and drove my parents, well, they made me close the door to my room when I played it! How Much Wood Could a Woodpecker Peck, if a Woodpecker could peck wood?
"Blanc originated the voice, in a characterization similar to his Daffy Duck, minus the lisp, with the recording slightly sped up" (Wikipedia).
Yes, he had a maniacal, spaced-out look to him, like he was insane.
I found the first drawing of Woody Woodpecker a little bit scary...anyone else? Loved the second one.
I had forgotten about those live segments, until reading Kids TV Kid posting. They were great. Woody had transformed over the years in both looks and demeanor. I like the older ones best. He was zanier and had a lot more energy, sort of like Roger Rabbit.
I remember the live segments..where Mr.Lantz showed his viewers how the cartoons were created and how the characters developed over the years..he even showed his young viewers how to draw "Woody Woodypecker"and his friends properly..using the oval,the pearshape,the hot dog and the circle.
That Woody creator's name was Walter Lantz.
dtdavis2012, There are some Baby Huey cartoons on YouTube now.
At the risk of being politically incorrect, I also liked the Baby Huey cartoons that played alongside of the Woody Woodpecker cartoons.
Remeber, on TV, that would sometimes show a short newsreel of Walter Lance, perhaps drawing the cartoon cels for production?


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The Olympia Fields Park District has something to offer everyone whether you are one or one hundred! The Park District owns and maintain over 140 acres of park land and included in these parks you will find opportunities for fun abound! The Park District offers seasonal programming in areas of wellness, fitness, sports, arts, dance and trips. The Park District hosts annual events such as the Fall Festival, Movie in the Park, Concert in the Park, and Fishing Derby to just name a few.
Located at Vollmer Road and Western Avenue, this 40-acre nature preserve is home to a diversity of wildlife and habitats. Irons Oaks offers a wide variety of outdoor school programs that provide hands-on learning experiences. It features an Adventure Center with a high ropes course, a climbing tower, cross country skiing, pedestrian trails, ponds, prairie, a Therapy Garden, Butterfly Garden and Wildflower Garden, a wildlife viewing area, and picnic tables. Irons Oaks is open to the public seven days a week, from dawn to dusk. Irons Oaks facilities are available for rental. Space and facilities in natural settings can be rented for picnics, meetings, family outings, special events, nature-based parties and programs for children and adults. Call (708) 481-2330 for rental information, or access www.ironsoaks.com.
The Park Forest Aqua Center, located at 30 North Orchard Drive, features two conventional pools with a diving area, a zero depth pool, a 160-ft. water slide with splash-down pool, sand-play and volleyball areas, a generous sunbathing area, a full schedule of swim lessons and party rentals. Contact the Park Forest Recreation and Parks Office at (708) 748-2005 to request a brochure, or visit their website.
The Olympia Fields Public Library contracts with the Park Forest Public Library Board to provide library services to the Village. You may use your library card at any public library within the Metropolitan Library System. The Park Forest Library's extensive collection includes books, periodicals, e-books, audio books, videos, CDs, DVDs and video games. Computers are also available. The library is located at 400 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest. Their phone number is (708) 748-3731.
TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION in Downtown Park Forest is the only nonprofit art center of its type in Chicago's south suburban region. It includes special monthly exhibits, a sales Art Gallery, ongoing art classes for children and adults, and special events. Call 780-748-3377 or log on to www.tallgrassarts.com for more details.
ILLINOIS THEATRE CENTER is the premiere professional theatre of the South Suburbs. Located in a beautiful new, state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Park Forest, ITC features a wide variety of shows, including holiday musicals perfect for the whole family, sophisticated comedies, touching dramas, and the latest Broadway hits. Call 708-481-3510 or at www.ilthctr.org.
HOLLYWOOD CASINO Amphitheater in Tinley Park is a popular 30,000 seat outdoor music venue that hosts the top entertainers in rock and pop music from May through September. Past acts include Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran and Pink.
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Texas Tech University Ranks Top in State for Inclusivity Efforts
Amanda Castro-Crist
The university received a 4.5-star ranking and Premier Campus designation on the Campus Pride Index, an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQIA-inclusive policy, program and practice.
When Jody Randall, director of the Texas Tech University Office of LGBTQIA, first visited the campus in spring 2016, she noticed several things about the climate for LGBTQIA people at the university.
"There was sizeable student population, a visible presence among faculty, staff and alumni, and an institutional commitment towards strengthening the community," Randall said. "What was missing was strategic direction in the oversight, planning and implementation of educational awareness and learning programs. At that time, much of our efforts were responsive and done within silos verses shared across areas and in collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners."
In January 2017, Randall returned to Texas Tech to lead the Office of LGBTQIA. One of her first tasks was assessing where Texas Tech was as benchmarked among other institutions within the Big 12 Conference, in Texas and across the country. One of the tools used to analyze this data is the Campus Pride Index (CPI), which evaluates the progress of colleges and universities in becoming more inclusive for LGBTQIA individuals.
Texas Tech's CPI overall score at the time was just 2 out of 5 possible stars. Randall laid out a vision to get Texas Tech to a 3-star ranking by April 2018.
In August 2017, eight months ahead of schedule, Texas Tech raced past that goal, earning not just a 4-star ranking, but also designation as a Premier Campus. This summer, the university continued the trend, earning 4.5 stars in the 2018 rankings and placing at the No. 2 spot among ranked Texas universities.
"We're now near the front of the pack, tied with the University of Houston and second only to the University of Texas at Dallas, which received a 5-star ranking," Randall said. "The University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University are 4-star institutions."
On the heels of that success, Texas Tech also has been featured on the SR Education Group's 2018 list of the Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online Colleges. To be considered for the list, an institution must have at least a 4-star CPI ranking and offer 15 or more fully online degree programs – Texas Tech offers more than 100 fully online degree programs.
"It has been an incredible honor to be part of a team of colleagues and a community who demonstrate what it means to be a truly inclusive campus community," said Carol Sumner, vice president of the Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. "We celebrate this very esteemed recognition and see it as a reflection of the work that Jody has been tirelessly leading alongside a group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Our motto 'Strive for Honor' is embodied not just in the spirit but in the actions of our Red Raider community, and we work every day to create inclusive spaces, celebrate the breadth of our diverse community and provide equitable opportunities for all who call Texas Tech their own."
A community effort
In determining an institution's CPI score, several aspects are examined, including policy inclusion, support and institutional commitment, academic life, student life, housing and residence life, campus safety, counseling and health, and recruitment and retention efforts. With the exception of housing and residence life, which stayed the same, Texas Tech's scores increased across the board, including a 26 percent increase in campus safety.
Randall said several things have contributed to the university's progress, especially the unwavering commitment of senior administrators who know inclusivity is the right thing to do and understand what an institution of today must do to thrive.
"It also has been the efforts of our ally community, comprised of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who understand their role is not just a title they hold, but a responsibility," Randall said. "Our student leaders have been tireless in their efforts to tell our stories and speak to their experience on campus, in Lubbock and the greater West Texas region."
Multiple entities have worked alongside the Office of LGBTQIA, including Student Affairs, the Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, the Risk Intervention and Safety Education (RISE) office, the Student Counseling Center, Women's & Gender Studies, Human Resources and student organizations like the Tech Gender and Sexuality Association, TTU OUTlaw and the Texas Tech University Health Science Center's Gay-Straight Alliance.
"I would be remiss if I did not specifically name our biggest community partner, PFLAG Lubbock, and the 25-plus years of work they have done in Lubbock and at Texas Tech," Randall said.
Several initiatives spearheaded by Randall and her team have contributed to Texas Tech's recognition by the SR Education Group and the increased CPI ranking.
"From daily meetings with students, faculty and staff, to the campus-wide signature events such as Texas Tech Pride Week and the Big 12 LGBTQIA Summit, Jody's presence, expertise and warm heart have brought about positive change here at Texas Tech in terms of inclusivity of our LGBTQIA community and bringing our Red Raider family closer together," said Catherine Duran, the associate vice provost for Student Affairs. "An inclusive environment is so important for our students, faculty and staff, not only for everyone to be successful and productive, but also for living one's authentic self."
Over the past year and a half, peer education programming has grown to include 60 presentations and 27 events impacting nearly 3,000 students, faculty and staff. Through partnerships with Women's & Gender Studies and the Department of History, academic offerings relative to gender and sexuality include a new LGBTQIA history course this fall. Recognizing that creating a more inclusive educational environment for students can only go so far without LGBTQIA faculty, staff and alumni, the office also launched the LGBTQIA Faculty/Staff Association and the Texas Tech Alumni Association National Pride Chapter.
"Universities have an implicit social responsibility to develop an educated citizenry," Randall said. "We do this through the curricular and co-curricular experiences of campus life, as well as through our organizational practices, polices and expectation of each other. Data suggests that a high-quality education tends to result in higher social capital and democratic development as a society."
Randall said this type of work requires effort from everyone. Historically, an equitable playing field for underrepresented populations has not always existed.
"This is one of the many reason we do this work," she said. "The inclusive environment of a campus like Texas Tech is the vehicle through which our students experience cultural and social life. It prepares them not just for a future job, but to be part of something larger."
Randall said it is important to recognize that as Texas Tech continues to demonstrate success in the areas of inclusivity and support, there is still more work to do. Among other things, the upcoming year will include efforts to establish PrideSTEM to empower LGBTQIA students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math; work on preserving the rich histories of social progress at Texas Tech and West Texas through the LGBTQIA Archival and Oral History Project and continuing to build campus partnerships and expand programming.
"There is now greater awareness of the experiences that LGBTQIA individuals have here at Texas Tech," Duran said. "I am very proud of the progress we have made and am looking forward to continuing strides in the upcoming year. We are very glad Jody joined us here at Texas Tech; it's exciting to see such improvement, especially in this short period of time."
From educational programming to new course offerings, each effort showcases an institution-wide effort to educate every Red Raider on the importance of inclusivity.
"Having done this work for a while, it is uncommon for an institution to achieve success like we have," said Randall, who served as LGBT coordinator at Murray State University before arriving at Texas Tech. "It makes me think of our motto, 'From here, it's possible.' That says it all for the work we are doing to make Texas Tech a more affirming place for all of our students, faculty and staff."
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"Chalein Sir?" The driver asked my Grandfather politely. As he instructed the driver to start the car, I had already regretted being a part of what I was about to witness. The two of us, had never spent hours at a stretch conversing with each other. My mother warned me about his conservative nature & that I behave myself on the five hour long trip.
As the driver turned on the ignition, I was still thinking of the events that led me into this awkward situation. My parents told me the night before that I had to book two tickets to Erode. I looked up the available taxi service from Bangalore to Erode. My excitement fast turned into annoyance when they told me that my grandfather would be accompanying me. He was attending a wedding in Erode. They said,I could spend some 'quality' time with him.
Ten minutes had past and there was complete silence, it seemed like an hour had gone by. While I was lost in thoughts, my Grandfather turned to me and askedabout my life, this is what I was dreading the most.
At first he lectured me about how I should have taken my CPT exams seriously, or maybe studied hard for a government job. This became more irritating when the driver jumped into the conversation, with an expression of excitement saying, "Sir, mere bete ne abhi-abhi CA final clear kiyahain!"
"Arreyehtohbadiacchibaathain, bhaihumaarepotekobhisikhaoaapkebeteke gun"
I could soon feel the friendly vibe they shared as I wondered what it would have been like to go by train and pass by Bangalore to Erode stations. The other two enjoyed each other's company. My grandfather turned to me again and said, "So, tell me about your friends Sahil?"
"Farhan! Are you friends with a Muslim?" He asked me, his face turned red. Then began a tirade, against Muslims.
Our one way taxi for Bangalore to Erodecame to a halt by the time his crazy rant ended. He took out his wallet, paid the taxi fare from Bangalore to Erode and triedto strike up another conversation but the driver seemed disinterested.
He turned back to me and said "Merkokabhi tum dikhnenahichahiyeuss Muslim Ladkekesaath." I ignored him.
As we got out of the cab, my grandfather asked the driver "Aapkanaamtohpucchna hi bhulgaya."
"Mohammed Khan" The driver replied with a straight look on his face.
Till date, Farhan has been one of my closest friends and my grandfather has never said a thing.
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"For the love of God baby, please get back in the car!" Shruti shouted, her voice cracking, her beautiful oval eyes pleading me to get back into the cab.
"How many times should I tell you the truth!He-Is-Just-A-Friend!" Tears rolled down her cheeks.
The vehicle behind us was honking. The skinny-looking cabdriver rushed towards me -
I had recently come back to India and we had booked a taxi service Bangalore to Erode. I had heard about policemen ill-treating civilians here. I looked around at other angry faces, the driver's words made sense. I got into the car.
Akshay's face looked like he was punched in the nose. I stalked him on Facebook and figured he didn't look like her type. I couldn't wait to meet and punch him again in person.
Shruti kept weeping. I did not know what to do. A part of me wanted to just leave her, the other wanted to hug her tightand tell her it will be all right. But was it? Could I forgive her?
I snatched her phone and opened Whatsapp. The very first chat was her and Akshay –
"So what is this?" I questioned her, shoving the phone in herface.
"LIES" I had suffered enough "just shut up, we are done, we are canceling the marriage. When we reach Erode you can go your own way!"
"How long before this Bangalore Erode taxi comes to a halt?" I asked the driver. He said it will take a couple of hours.
You would expect me to be angry at her, but I was angry at myself. Angry at why I took this taxi.
Shruti finally stopped crying "Can I have my phone back?"
I was just about to give it back to her, but it started to ring.
'Akshay calling'
Akshay went on "Abe say something at least, accha tell me how did the Bangalore airport Erode taxi drop go?"
I hung up. I was processing what just happened. Akshay liked men. I jumped to conclusions, that weren't right. But there was one thing I still couldn't understand.
"You should have never doubted ANYTHING, to begin with" she replied. "And you know what?Screw the marriage! I would rather marry a 'gay' guy like Akshay than a 'straight' guy like you!"
The distance from Bangalore to Erode seemed long now. She told the driver to stop at Erode's bus station.
It's been 10 years since then. A lot has gone by. I remember apologizing a thousand times, but 'no' was all she said. Shruti I hear is married now, I do not know the details.
I am married and have come a long way in my career since. If only I had kept my doubts to myself, things would have been different.
One Bangalore to Erode taxi service, and one unspoken conversation
'This is way better than I imagined' Aarushithought. The Hippocab she hired for Erode is indeed comfortable.The driver Ajeet is polite and her mother Gayatriis quieter than usual.
The cab's AC is at its coolest. Tiny droplets of sweat run down Gayatri'slarge forehead. She's constantly looking at her watch for the time.
'There is still a couple of hours left before we reach Erode' Gayatrispeaks after careful consideration. She can't figure how to bring up the topic she wants to talk about. She begins by signalingAarushi to take off her earphones.
"It was Prateek's birthday, he took us out for a movie."
Aarushi is red with anger.This inquisitive nature is what Aarushi doesn't like one bit. She doesn't like being treated like a child at the age of 24. She isnot in thistaxi to have her mother nag her all the way.
"Why should I tell you?" Aarushi burstout at Gayatri.
Gayatri turns to reach her brown leather purse. She opens the zipper, takesout a plastic bag and waves it at Aarushi's face.
There is a sign of embarrassment on Aarushi's face. She is shocked. She knows her mother is relatively open-minded. But knowing this could be the end of their relationship. Aarushi is dumbfounded, she doesn't know how to respond.
Gayatri is angry. Even the driver Ajeet can feel the tension in the Hippocab. He wondered if he would get the Bangalore to Erode Airport cab charges after all this chaos. He wishes to stop the cab and take break. He focuses on the road instead.
"Bhaiya! Cab Roko! Please!" Aarushisuddenly shouts from behind. The sweat which was on Gayatri's face is now on Aarushi's. As soon as Ajeet stops the cab, Aarushi runs to a bench near the Erode-Bangalore highway. She takes out her breather and starts puffing.
"Make me understand, and don'ttell me it helps you relax. You have had asthmaever since you were 12." Gayatri's words sound more like threats.
Seeing the two get back into the cab, Ajeet stubs the cigarette he lit and gets back to his seat. "Chalein Madam?"Drop-dead silence is all he gets in response. Taking it as a sign of approval, he starts the car.
Aarushi reaches out to plug in her music. "Don't you dare try to avoid this topic? You better reply now or I will ask Ajeet to turn the cab around and take us back to Bangalore." Gayatri's threats are more direct now.
"Oh Come on! Like you would ever do that. Don't you remember mom? It was you who wanted to go to Erode in the first place! I have no interest in attending the wedding. You forced me to come along." Aarushiis stern, her voice hasa renewed sense of purpose.
Gayatri is dumb-founded. She wishes she could go back in time and put Aarushi's weed back where she found it. 'But how could she have known…Does that even matter' a voice in her head replies.
"Yeah, I do" Gayatri replied, meekly. She couldn't bring herself to say anything. The reached their destination, Gayatri held on to the same purse, took out the money and paid theBangalore to Erode cab price. The two never spoke about the incident again.
Gayatri is still cheating on her husband. Aarushinever gave up the habit. But Ajeet, the driver of the cab, has turned his life around. He quit smoking since the tripand started spending more time with his daughter now.
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I looked outside to see many people who were travelling from Bangalore to Erode by taxi. I turned off the radio of my car as I parked the car, took a deep breath and reminded myself to keep calm. Even though he was a celebrated figure, I had to think of Mr. Smith as just another passenger wanting to make his way to Erode.
"You have to do it Sagar, stop acting like a wuss, he is just a man" my reporting manager had reminded me the day before. I dropped my manager a message saying I had reached. I also texted Mr. Smith, informing him about myarrival.
Normally passengers with a celebrity status are not ready at the time they specify, but not Mr. Smith. He was there exactly two minutes after I sent the message.
At first glance, he seemed to look more like a young politician, his pushed back hairdo and blue hawaai chappals. A clean-shaven man wearing a white Kurta over a pair of jeans is rarely thought of as a religious leader. But that was Mr. Smith for you.
Other than his punctuality and choice of clothing, his etiquette seemed to be that of a humble man. I wanted to put his luggage in the cab's boot, he politely denied the offer. I was beginning to understand why so many people admire the magnanimous Mr. Smith.
He stepped in, smiled and asked me the taxi fare Bangalore to Erode. I greeted him and told him that the Bangalore to Erode taxi fare is not something he should worry about. I was nervous.
"Chalein?" he asked, smiling politely. "Ji sir" I replied calmly.
It took us half an hour to hit the highway. As we crossed the Bangalore toll booth, I heaved a sigh of relief. This ride was going smoother than I had anticipated.
Five minutes in, my heart skipped a beat, my relief was short-lived. I felt cold hard metal being pressed up against the back of my head. I looked in the cab's rear-view mirror. Mr. Smith had a pistol in his hand, and it was pointed straight at me.
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"Stay still, I am going to take a picture. Give me your phone...don't worry, you'll get it back as soon as this ride is over."
Why did he want to take a picture on my phone? Maybe he was a sadist. I did not think too much and opened the car's dashboard, shuffled around for my phone & gave it to him. The distance from Bangalore to Erode by road suddenly seemed like a long-long stretch.
"Good. Now comes the last step. Right next to the Erode-Bangalore midway is a very small lane. I would like for you to turn into that lane."
"Because I need to complete a task before we reach Erode."
"You'll know soon. I did not take this cab to answer useless questions. For now, youcan put on a nice melodious song, I see this cab has a greatsound system."
I turned the volumeup.
"You are a man who is followed by so many people, of all religions alike. Nearly everyone respects you? What will you get from killing a driver?" I just wanted him to say that he isn't going to kill me. In his brief silence, itseemed like a lifetime had passed.
"That's right, I am not going to kill you. But you are going to die today Sagar."
Before picking him up, I had seen, read & heard all of Mr. Smith's interviews & speeches. That is why I couldn't understand the reason behind his actions. He had always proposed non-violence & inclusiveness as the best features of a progressive society. His charitable workincluded people from all religions. Then why now? Why would change his ideology? Why couldn't he just let me go!
And then it started making sense. Josie Millett was a 10-year-old Christian girl who had been killed in a bullying incident a week back. The incident had created an uproar in the Christian community as the children bullying her were Hindu. Mr. Smith was possibly behind some sort of symbolic revenge on Hindus, as retribution towards the killing of Josie.
But all this neurotic investigation was just a theory, I thought that I should confirm this theory. I turned around to face Mr. Smith, he lowered his gun's nozzle.
"I overestimated your intelligence. Hiring a cab is just a small part of the plan. You have got nothing to do with this. You're just a collateral loss of life."
It has been six long months since I crashed theHippocab into that truck. I was in a coma for five months after the crash. Mr. Smith's true intentions are still a mystery to me. Some cops did visit me the day I woke up. They told me that Mr. Smith's luggage was found full of country-made rifles & pistols, he had probably planned a mass shooting. They did not tell me his exact plan, but they did say that he was given a state funeral & the events which occurred in that Hippocab have not been shared with the public.
One of the cops said that stories like these could begin riots, he said that Mr. Smith had been an excellent citizen for most of his life, so they decided to let him be remembered as one. They thanked me for my bravery & warned me to not tell anyone about the events which transpired on the highway.
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Velvet Universe/V.U. electronic skirt volume made of Germany was, the 1979 in its initial formation from Rainer W. Sourly (Synthesizer, key board) and that only 16 years existed at that time old Axel Grzybowsky (organ, Synthesizer, Elka stringer ensemble).
Sourly, which had built itself 1974 its first own Synthesizer themselves and starting from center of the 1970er years as man of letters and singer of a Politrockband on the way was, and Grzybowsky called their in only two days brought in Erstveröffentlichung "overview "and harvested thereby at the beginning of of 1980 a first respect success in Germany. Already in April 1980 Axel Grzybowsky V.U. left. and first the formation created "Rentryd ", then "the baby of tiger "and became later under the artist name Dr. Scissors internationally admits as ElectroDJ.
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The James Weldon Johnson Institute of Emory University invites applications for its Visiting Fellows Program. Supported by a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Visiting Fellows Program provides three fellowships for both junior and senior scholars and their career equivalents each academic year. We welcome applications from scholars in the humanities, the humanistic social sciences and law. We are interested in research projects across the spectrum of the humanities, humanistic social science, and professional disciplines that examine the origins, evolution, impact and legacy of race, difference, and the modern quest for civil and human rights. We also support research projects that examine race and ethnicity and its points of intersection with other identities and movements addressing differences along gender, class, religious, or sexual lines. Fellows will each teach one course in the spring semester. Visiting Fellows will be in residence at Emory's Johnson Institute for the academic year 2016-2017. Candidates must hold a Ph. D. by the start of the fellowship period in August 2016.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status as of the application deadline.
We do not support the completion of doctoral dissertations nor projects in creative writing. Scholars at the level of assistant professors may apply for one grant renewal. When applying for the renewal, scholars will compete for a fellowship among the new pool of applicants.
Applications must be submitted via the Emory University Careers Site by the application deadline. The job requisition number for the Visiting Fellowship is 56786BR.
To complete the application, you will need to create a candidate profile and submit: a Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, Research Proposal (1,000 words), and Sample Course Description (250 words). Documentation should be uploaded as attachments when prompted within the online hiring system. Request three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent on your behalf directly to the JWJI Visiting Fellowship Selection Committee at 2016.applications.jwji@emory.edu. Only electronic references will be reviewed.


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Cee-Lo Announces A Release Date For Goodie Mob Album [VIDEO]
Fans were elated after receiving news of Goodie Mob's plans to create another album. But that was last year, and since then, there's been little indication that Age Against the Machine would release anytime soon. That changed last night, when Cee-Lo Green refueled expectations for the project by announcing an official release date at the Billboard Music Awards.
The Goodie Mob LP is actually a small portion of what the Atlanta native is working on musically. Green spoke on the likelihood that he would return to judge The Voice, before revealing that Age Against the Machine "will be out later in the year. I think August 27."
On top of that, he plans to release a new solo album, a Gnarls Barkley project, and to go on a tour that connects all three brands. He also has a collaboration with Janelle Monáe on her new album The Electric Lady, due out this fall.
Believing is seeing, so we understand if you reserve your excitement. Besides, tons of artists have reached Detox status. Let's hope that Goodie Mob won't fall under that category.
Hear Green speak in the interview below.
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Today nV|Aerospace, a multi-national aircraft component manufacturer and custom fabricator, acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute the KR line of aircraft kits.
In addition to becoming the exclusive manufacturer, nV|Aero has obtained all Rand-Robinson tooling, inventory and technical designs/drawings for weldments, castings and other KR parts. This will ensure existing KR builders will have continued support and component availability. "As nV|Aero improves on the existing design, we will make every effort to ensure the new components are backward compatible and retrofitable for their finished projects.", stated nV|Aerospace's Director of Research and Development, North American Division.
Steve Glover, CEO of nV|Aerospace said, "This acquisition will usher in a new era for the KR aircraft." Leveraging current manufacturing technologies and nV|Aero's experience as custom fabricators, they will be offering fast build kits that can reduce build time by 60 to 70%. Utilizing these kits, customers will be able to build their aircraft faster, cheaper and more reliable than ever before. With these new products, the total cost of ownership is lower than any other kit on the market.
Ken Rand first built his KR-1 in 1972. He pioneered a construction system which is now "state of the art" technology and used extensively throughout the aviation industry. The ease of shaping compound curves produces fast, clean surfaces that any novice builder can master.
The KR-2 was later developed as a high speed, two place side-by-side monoplane with removable wings that can be built as a tri-gear or tail wheel aircraft.
In the early 1990's the KR-2S was born which is larger than the original KR-2 offering more leg room and better pitch stability. Its stylish raked canopy and fixed landing gear give it a racy appearance that is only exceeded by its performance. The KR-2S will accommodate engines including the VW 2180, Corvair 2700, and Continental O-200.
The design intent was to provide the best performance possible with the power plant options available. The cost and construction time for achieving this goal was minimized by using a combination of wood, polyurethane or PVC foam, fiberglass cloth and epoxy resins. The result is a structurally strong, clean, hard surface and exceptionally fast airplane.
The construction time was condensed drastically with the availability of pre-molded fiberglass top decks and wing skins. This option has made it possible for builders to complete their projects 30 to 40% faster. This means less time building and more time flying. It provides customers with a nice blend of the joy and benefits of building and the satisfaction of finishing and flying their project in a reasonable time frame.
The KR line of aircraft has been an enduring design for more than 37 years with more than 1000 KR's flying worldwide. With nearly four decades of proven reliability, this aircraft has more than proven its sustainability and with a solid history and dedicated support group, the KR aircraft is a welcome addition to the nV|Aero family of products and services. It's a great time to build a KR!


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ParkerSteel Building A 1.8MW Solar Installation At Their Shoreham Plant
John Parker & Son Ltd (trading as ParkerTools and ParkerSteel) is to generate its own renewable electricity thanks to a 1.8 MWp solar array to be installed on the roof of its steel processing plant in Shoreham, Brighton.
The steel specialist uses the 17.5 acre site to process structural steel stock arriving on ships from Europe. The steel is then automatically cut, drilled and part marked to specification before being sand-blasted clean and painted - all in a matter of minutes.
The solar installation was designed and will be built and managed by the Anglo-Belgian solar company, PerPetum Energy. The solar installation was supplied at no cost to ParkerSteel. Instead the system is to be owned and operated by Larimin Ltd, a company backed by Guinness Asset Management Ltd's EIS Service, who will sell the electricity generated to ParkerSteel under a power purchase agreement (PPA).
It is predicted that the 1.8 MWp array is capable of generating enough energy to power the equivalent of 385 local homes annually. In addition, the operation of the solar scheme will negate the emission of around 70 tonnes of CO2 every year.
Guy Parker, Managing Director of ParkerSteel commented, "At Parkers, we strive to continually push boundaries and innovate. Our Shoreham plant is already one of the largest and most efficient steel processing facilities in Europe, its dockside location, design and processing automation minimises any movement of the steel.
Taking the next step into renewable energy further highlights our commitment to the environment by significantly decreasing our carbon footprint".
Anthony Middleton, UK CEO of PerPetum says "The location of the Shoreham plant on the South coast is fantastic for solar. When you take a look at the high-tech cranes and cutting equipment, all of which use electricity, it's easy to see why Parker Steel have opted for a solar solution".
Malcolm King, Investment Manager at Guinness Asset Management, reported: "We are pleased to be investing into the ParkerSteel commercial rooftop solar installation that will be built by EPC partner PerPetum and enable leading steel specialist ParkerSteel to reduce their carbon footprint."
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The Animation Studio Behind the 'Chainsaw Man' Anime Is a Decorated Team in the Anime Biz
By Callie (Carlos) Cadorniga
Of the many eagerly anticipated anime adaptations coming down the pipe, few have as much buzz as Chainsaw Man. The manga's unfiltered narrative and starkly violent art have helped the manga garner popularity among fans. In 2021, Chainsaw Man won for Best Shōnen Manga at the 66th Shogakukan Manga Awards and Best Manga at the 2021 Harvey Awards. In 2020, Chainsaw Man ranked #10 in a list of Japan's "Most Wanted Anime Adaptations" at the time. That anime adaptation is currently on its way.
Chainsaw Man was originally written by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It follows a young man named Denji who tries to pay off his debilitating debt by hunting down devils. But after suffering betrayal, Denji becomes a devil himself with chainsaws for a head and arms.
News on Chainsaw Man was featured at Jump Festa 2022, including a preview for a continuation of the original manga and a release window for the anime adaptation. But who's in charge of bringing this decorated fan-favorite manga to life?
Who's animating the 'Chainsaw Man' anime?
The anime was first announced in December 2020 at Jump Festa 2021. The upcoming series will be animated by none other than MAPPA. First founded in June 2011, the studio is known for its work on Shinichirō Watanabe's Kids on the Slope, Yuri!!! on Ice, and Dorohedoro on Netflix. They rose to prominence for their celebrated work on 2020's Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan: The Final Season. The first trailer for the Chainsaw Man anime was unveiled in June 2021 during the studio's 10th anniversary.
The animation team at MAPPA is known for their unique blend of 2D scenes and 3D action sequences. While anime fans typically look down on the use of CGI in anime, MAPPA has previously utilized detailed and ambitious 3D models in their action scenes to great success. Their work on Jujutsu Kaisen earned the series the title "Anime of the Year" at the 2021 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Aside from series, they've also worked on anime films like Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie, Garo: Divine Flame, and the upcoming Yuri!!! on Ice and Zombie Land Saga films. They also provided the opening animation for the critically acclaimed game Persona 5 Royal. They were also previously working on an anime film with the late but legendary anime director Satoshi Kon, but the film was canceled due to a lack of finances.
The 'Chainsaw Man' anime already looks incredible.
Chainsaw Man is known for its high-octane actions and intense visuals, and MAPPA is already delivering on that front. The first trailer already puts their trademark 3D action and fluid 2D animation at the forefront. The trailer is already ominous and captivating all at once while being unafraid to put MAPPA's talents to the test.
The anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man is currently scheduled to premiere in 2022. The second part of the manga will begin in the summer of the same year.
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CT Tag featuring the amazing art of Dean Yeagle, using one of the gorgeous new tubes that was just released this month at CDO. The winter blues are all around us and this is a wonderful image in celebration of the coming spring time joys. The return of the blue jays and soft trickle of the calming waterfall in the distance, and the wonderful fragrance of the fresh flowers as they bloom gracefully, will soon be greeting us. You can purchase this package here at CDO, or the tube I used individually here. I paired this up with a gorgeous kit by Amy of Gimptastic Scraps, which can be purchased here at CDO as well.
You can download it here, in size 1920x1080. Please do not alter the wallpaper in any way, it is available as-is.


Stress is the body's reaction to harmful situations, whether they're real or perceived.
when we feel overloaded and wonder whether we really can cope with the pressures placed upon us.
Stressed at work? Time for a warm cup of green tea!
Stress is a part of life: we cannot always avoid it, but we can try to avoid those situations that can cause it and prevent it from spiralling out of control again in the future.
If your methods of coping with stress aren't contributing to your greater emotional and physical health, it's time to find healthier ones!
Instead of coffee or energy drinks, try green tea. It has less than half the caffeine of coffee and contains healthy antioxidants, as well as theanine, an amino acid that has a calming and soothing effect on the nervous system.
Your body recovers from the stresses of the day while you are sleeping. If your worries keep you from sleeping, you can keep a notepad by your bed to record what you are worried about. This will help you let it go while you sleep.
Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress, but you don't have to be an athlete or spend hours in a gym to experience the benefits. A short walk around the office or simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation.
If you're feeling you are getting into a stressful situation, try taking a break and listening to relaxing classical music or nature sounds (the ocean, a bubbling brook, birds chirping). Playing calm music has a positive effect on the brain and body.
Lose the smartphone and start a conversation! There is nothing more calming to your nervous system than communicating with another human being. This experience of safety – as perceived by your nervous system – results from nonverbal cues that you hear, see and feel.
Being outdoors reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to a nature-rich environment not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical well-being, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones.
No single method works for everyone / in every situation, so experiment with different techniques and strategies!


Akaelae - "09/22/2009 (9 Comments)"
Hoo boy, she's gonna be annoyed when Darrik turns up fine and dandy with Tira and Silver.
Look at all the detail! The hair clip, the belt! My son would like a soft toy like the yellow and green one…… Lovely!
The wolf with heterochromia is Zephyr.
I don't think Darrik would be surprised to find out that everyone is looking for him….
Yet I don't think everyone else would be surprised to discover that Silver and Tira didn't bring him back right away.
I agree xeno! There's a dog near where I live that's a husky, white german shepard mix that has 1 blue eye and 1 brown eye. Body build was that of a german shepard, fur color was white, and had the temperament of a husky. So it was friendly enough, didn't try to maul me when I grabbed at its collar to stop it was wandering into the street. I wanted to bring it home with me but…. we had 3 cats at the time…. now we have 4 lol. And still no fence… My family can't resist rescuing animals. All but one of our cats were strays before we got them. The one we didn't adopt we got because one of the cats was pregnant when we got her.
Plus the dog had a collar so I located the owner and returned the dog to its owner…. I still wish it was a stray so I could have kept it!
There's a certain amount of irony in my prior comment for this page.


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Grover C. Suggs
Grover C. Suggs was born March 25, 1895 on Cedar Lane Farm about four miles from Loris, land which his great-grandfather, Charles Suggs, settled before the Revolution. His parents were Lorenzo Dow and Jeanette Cox Suggs. He grew up at Cedar Lane Farm, attended Dothan Grammar School in North Carolina, Tabor City High School and the University of South Carolina where he studied business administration. Suggs served in the infantry in France during World War I.
Grover Suggs met Irene Mullinix, daughter of the Rev. J.L. Mullinix, a Methodist minister originally from Pendleton, when her father was pastor of the Loris Methodist Church. They were married Dec. 23, 1924 and had two children, Margaret Elizabeth (Mrs. E.W. Prince, Jr.) and Edward Carlisle.
Suggs was in the sawmill business for a short time, then went into business with Ben Butler, who had earlier opened the Sanitary Market on Main Street (then Patterson St.) where the Sentinel office is now located. After a short time he bought out Butler. He and Irene operated it until January, 1947, when Vernon Hardee became his partner. In 1950 they expanded the store into what had been the old post, office. This gave them entrances on Main Street and on Railroad Avenue. In 1954 they became part of the Red and White chain. In 1962 Suggs bought Hardee out and continued to operate it until his death on July 29, 1965. Mrs. Suggs continued to operate it until the fall of 1966, when the store closed after having been in business since the 1920s.
When Suggs wasn't busy weighing and packaging meats and vegetables at his grocery, he was busy planning how to produce more and better crops, especially grain, on his farm about five miles from Loris in the Allsbrook section. His love for the land and growing and working crops had grown from his youth. His father told the story that going to town on Saturday was a family treat, but young Grover usually refused to go because there was work that needed to be done in the fields. Throughout his life his main hobby was work, whether on the farm, at the sawmill, at the grocery store, in the church, or whatever ask came to hand.
A progressive agriculturist, he purchased for $7,000 the first cotton picking machine in the area.
Suggs has been recognized for his work and interest in building the Loris United Methodist Church on Broad Street. He served as steward and trustee of the church. He was also a Mason, member of the American Legion and V.F.W. and the Lions Club.
A familiar figure in Loris for many years, this quiet, practical-minded businessman was seldom known to tell a joke, but those who really knew him, knew that a pleasant disposition was underneath the solemn appearance.


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Gregory Halpern
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
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BA, Harvard University; MFA, California College of the Arts
Gregory Halpern has published five books of photographs and is the editor, along with Jason Fulford, of The Photographer's Playbook: Over 250 Assignments and Ideas (Aperture, 2014). He holds a BA in History and Literature from Harvard University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. Halpern was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2014 and is a member of Magnum Photos. In 2020 he will have solo shows at SFMoMA, the Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation in Paris, and Transformer Station in Cleveland.
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PHFA-511
A study of current issues relevant to imaging-based fine art photography and related media; how they relate to broader historical/cultural issues; and how they might suggest future directions. Emphasis is placed on the integration of critical theoretical discourse and studio practice. This course is a touchstone to current and future fine art practices through its engagement with a variety of subjects. This course can be taken multiple times but individual topics must be different.
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MFA Photography Independent Study
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An independent study allows graduate students in the Photography and Related Media program the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined goals and outcomes. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. **NOTE: Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA *
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Photography Independent Study
Photography Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will propose a course of study. Photography Independent Study students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll.
Studio Core I
This critique course, the first in a two semester sequence, will establish a working methodology, critically engage with peers, and develop a body of new artwork. At the conclusion of the semester, all students will participate in a work share event.
Photographic Arts II
This course will reinforce and build upon the skills learned in the first semester of Photographic Arts I. It will emphasize aesthetics, craft, visual problem solving and critical thinking skills - the foundations of the Photographic Arts curriculum. In this semester, the studio will be introduced as a space that can be used to create and control light. This course's curriculum will continue to emphasize both craft and visual problem solving required in high-level photographic imaging.
This course will study current issues relevant to imaging-based fine art photography and related media; how they relate to broader historical/cultural issues, and how they might suggest future directions. Emphasis is placed on the integration of critical theoretical discourse and studio practice. This course is a touchstone to current and future fine art practices through its engagement with a variety of subjects. This course may be repeated with different topics. Topic is determined by the instructor.
Students produce a thesis as a component of the MFA degree in Photography and Related Media. The completion of the thesis exhibition, from artwork to the installation, is the focus of this course.
Photography students get taste of industry with NYC, DC trips
The New York Times. White House Photo Office. Magnum Photos. And much more. Students met with the most well-known news organizations, agencies, artists, studios and alumni during the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences' annual networking trips to NYC and DC.
Professor named fourth laureate of exclusive Hermes Foundation award
Gregory Halpern, an associate professor in RIT's School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, has been named the fourth laureate of "Immersion, A French-American Photography Commission of the Hermes Foundation," a highly exclusive annual photography program.
NYC Trip 2019
Every year, the Fine Art Photography Program takes graduate and undergraduate students to New York City to meet with artists, curators, editors, and other professionals. We had an incredible trip this...
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Shows/Exhibits/Installations
Halpern, Gregory. Omaha Sketchbook. 19 Sep. 2019. Huxley-Parlour Gallery, London, UK. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. Confederate Moons. 2018. Galerie Wouter van Leeuwen, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. ZZYZX. 6 Jun. 2017. Webber Gallery Sace, London, UK. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory and Diane Arbus, Jim Goldberg, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and more. Speech. 9 Feb. 2017. Pace MacGill, New York. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. Fotodoks Festival for Contemporary Documentary Photography. 9 Feb. 2017. Fotodoks, Munich, Germany. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. ZZYZX. 28 Sep. 2016. Micamera, Milan, Italy. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. ZZYZX. 2016. Galerie Wouter van Leeuwen, Milan, Italy. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory and Gregory Halpern, Sam(antha) Contis, Bayete Ross Smith. Indivisible. 9 Feb. 2016. Fotomuseum Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory and Ahndraya Parlato. East of the Sun, West of the Moon. 2015. CEPA Gallery, Buffalo, NY. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. "A" (Solo Show). 30 Nov. 2012. Galerie Wouter van Leeuwen, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. "A" (Solo Show). 5 Jan. 2012. ClampArt Gallery, New York, NY. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. The 2012 VICE Photo Show (Group Show). Aug. 2012. Black and White Gallery, Brooklyn, NY. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. Into the Woods (Group Show). Jun. 2012. ClampArt Gallery, New York, NY. Exhibit.
Halpern, Gregory. A Survey of Documentary Styles in Early 21st Century Photobooks: Selections from the Indie Photo Book Library (with Printed Exhibition Catalog). Sep. 2012. Gallery Carte Blanche, San Francisco, CA & Contemporary Arts Center, PhotoNOLA, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, LA & San Francisco, CA. Exhibit.
Full Length Book
Halpern, Gregory. Omaha Sketchbook. 1 ed. London, UK, London, UK: MACK, 2019. Print.
Halpern, Gregory. Confederate Moons. 1 ed. Oakland, CA: TBW Books, 2018. Print.
Halpern, Gregory. ZZYZX. London, United Kingdon: MACK, 2016. Print.
Halpern, Gregory and Ahndraya Parlato. East of the Sun, West of the Moon. 1 ed. Paris, France, Paris, France: Études, 2014. Print.
Published Review
Abel-Hirsch, Hannah. ""Omaha Sketchbook: 15 Years of Midwestern Masculinity"." Rev. of Omaha Sketchbook, by Hannah Abel-Hirsch. British Journal of Photography Sep. 2019: ?. Print.
Wallis, Brian. "A Chronicle of Midwestern Masculinity." Rev. of Omaha Sketchbook, by Brian Wallis. Aperture Foundation 2019: ?. Web.
Dickerman, Kenneth. "A New Photography Book Meditates on What it Means to be Male and American in the Midwest." Rev. of Omaha Sketchbook, by Gregory Halpern. Washington Post 2019: ?. Print.
Hatfield, Zack. "Critics' Picks: Speech at Pace/MacGill Gallery." Rev. of Speech, by Gregory Halpern. Artforum Mar. 2017: ?. Print.
Aletti, Vince. "Gregory Halpern." Rev. of "A", by Vince Aletti. The New Yorker Jan. 2012: 1. Print.
Jude, Ron. Rev. "Special Section: Photo-Bookworks: Omaha Sketchbook by Gregory Halpern." Afterimage Magazine, 37.6 (2010),36. Print.
National/International Competition Award Winner
Halpern, Gregory. Hermès Foundation / SFMOMA / Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation. Immersion Commission. Paris, France, Paris, France, 2018.
Halpern, Gregory. Musée de l'Elysée. Finalist, Prix Elysée. Lausanne, Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2018.
Halpern, Gregory. John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. New York, NY, 2014.
Halpern, Gregory. Photobook Award, 5th Kassel Photo Book Festival (Printed Catalog to Accompany Award). Photobook Award. Paris, France, 2012.
Halpern, Gregory. Photo-Eye. Photo-Eye Top Ten Book of the Year. Santa Fe, NM, 2012.
Halpern, Gregory. "Gregory Halpern." Photographs Not Taken: A Collection of Photographers? Essays, Edited by Will Steacy, Daylight Books. Ed. Will Steacy. Hillsborough, NC: Daylight Books, 2012. 65-68. Print.
Halpern, Gregory. "War Games, Violence Removed." Light & Lens: Photography in the Digital Age, Second Edition. New York, NY: Focal Press, 2012. Print.
Installation/Exhibit/Performance
Halpern, Gregory. Omaha Sketchbook. Polyester Gallery, Omaha, NE. 7-31 May 2010. Exhibition.
Halpern, Gregory. New Work New York. Curated by Tim Barber of Tiny Vices. Levi's Photo Workshop, New York, NY. 7 — 17 Oct. 2010. Exhibition.
Halpern, Gregory. There's a Way in Which. A PLAySPACE Exhibition in Honor of Larry Sultan. PLAySPACE Gallery at California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA.15 Oct. - 12 Nov. 2010. Exhibition. É
Halpern, Gregory. Le Garage Artists' Books. Biennial Septembre de la Photographie. Lyon, France. Sept. 2010, Exhibition. É
Halpern, Gregory. There and Gone: One Hour Photo, InSPIRATion, American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DC. 8 May — 6 June 2010. Exhibition. É
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My friend Bryan has befriended the fabulous ladies behind Butter and Scotch who are in the process of opening up their first brick and mortar dessert and cocktail bar in Brooklyn. This translated to me getting a sample of their goods. The s'mores bar was decadent but not too sweet. And it really didn't taste like s'mores which I enjoy by a campfire but not really any time else.