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Issue #4 2016
Product Hub: The growing potential of hiPS-derived beta cells
16 February 2017 | By Takara Bio
Christian Andersson, Product Development Manager at Takara Bio discusses hiPS-derived beta cells, which offer an unprecedented opportunity for diabetes research to model human physiology and 'diseases in a dish'. Christian looks into the potential for new discoveries for diabetes and other metabolic diseases...
Product Hub: Flow cytometric screening assays in drug discovery
16 February 2017 | By Merck KGaA
Flow cytometry is a laser-based technology – a powerful tool for drug discovery and the screening process and can be used in all settings, including research, clinical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology. The increasing capabilities of flow cytometers make their incorporation into drug development and screening optimal...
Clinical optimism for antagonists targeting certain ion channels
13 December 2016 | By Anindya Bhattacharya (Janssen Research & Development: LLC)
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-gated ion channels serve important neurophysiological functions and have been an attractive class of drug target for a decade...
Translational proteomics: from the bench to the bedside
13 December 2016 | By Manuel Fuentes (Cancer Research Centre), Paula Díez (Cancer Research Centre)
Understanding how a cell responds to different stimuli producing diverse protein profiles can provide information about cell signalling pathways, generating more specific treatments...
Tackling the spread of pathogens in transport hubs
13 December 2016 | By Ilpo Kulmala (VTT Ltd)
Ilpo Kulmala, Principal Scientist at VTT Ltd, explains the role that transportation plays in the spread of infectious diseases...
Exploring the need for mutation-specific treatments in cystic fibrosis
13 December 2016 | By Caroline Richards (Drug Target Review)
Despite that over 1,900 mutations of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator cause cystic fibrosis, only two treatment options exist.
Screening In-Depth Focus 2016
11 December 2016 | By Elisabeth Weber, Kamyar Hadian, Kenji Schorpp, Lee Babiss
In this Screening In-Depth Focus, scientists from the Assay Development and Screening Platform of Helmholtz Zentrum München provide an overview of different high-throughput screening (HTS)-applicable assay types that can be applied to drug discovery campaigns. Plus an interview with Lee Babiss, CEO of drug discovery firm X-Rx, on the benefits…
Personalised Medicines In-Depth Focus 2016
11 December 2016 | By Caroline Richards (Drug Target Review), Dr Adrian Harel
In this Personalised Medicines In-Depth Focus, Dr Adrian Harel talks about the importance of developing a diagnostic test and better treatments for traumatic brain injury. Plus, Caroline Richards, Editor of Drug Target Review explores the need for mutation specific treatments in cystic fibrosis...
Next-Generation Sequencing In-Depth Focus 2016
11 December 2016 | By Michael W. Pfaffl, Pushpanathan Muthuirulan
NGS technologies have been employed in a wide range of areas in drug discovery, including drug target identification, biomarker discovery and biopharmaceutics development. Pushpanathan Muthuirulan of the National Institutes of Health gives us an overview of this in his article in our NGS In-Depth Focus. Meanwhile, the possibilities that RNA-Seq…
Drug Target Review – Issue #4 2016
11 December 2016 | By Drug Target Review
Included in this issue: Profiling proteins produced by cells to provide information about cell signalling pathways; HTS assays for the identification of small-molecule inhibitors of deubiquitinating enzymes; Preventing the spread of infectious diseases in transport hubs...
Valid biomarker signatures from liquid biopsies – how to standardise NGS
6 December 2016 | By Benedikt Kirchner (TUM School of Life Sciences and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich), Dominik Buschmann (TUM School of Life Sciences and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich), Michael W. Pfaffl (TUM School of Life Sciences)
The advent of next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques has revolutionised transcriptomics research and opened numerous avenues for scientific and clinical applications. While reverse transcriptase quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is still considered the gold standard of gene expression analysis, its high throughput, single-nucleotide resolution and ever-plummeting costs have made NGS…
Versatile applications of next-generation sequencing in pharmaceutics
4 December 2016 | By Pushpanathan Muthuirulan (National Institutes of Health)
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies hold great promise for unravelling the mysteries of biological systems, with the advent of DNA sequencing methods having greatly accelerated biomedical research, gaining broad applicability in disease diagnosis and therapeutics in recent years...
HTS assays for the identification of small-molecule inhibitors of deubiquitinating enzymes
4 December 2016 | By Elisabeth Weber (HelmholtzZentrum Munchen), Kamyar Hadian (HelmholtzZentrum Munchen), Kenji Schorpp (HelmholtzZentrum Munchen)
The covalent modification of proteins by the attachment of ubiquitin (ubiquitination) is best known for its function to label proteins for proteasomal degradation. However, ubiquitination also plays non-proteasomal roles during signal transduction, DNA repair and protein sorting...
Practical application of in vivo optical imaging in biotherapeutic biodistribution analyses
14 September 2016 | By Dr Norman Peterson (MedImmune/AstraZeneca)
As advances in protein engineering technology have led to the production of novel and more structurally complex biopharmaceuticals, the ability of these drugs to smoothly traverse the body and arrive at their intended target site has become more unpredictable...


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Ex-cop gets 6 months for driving drunk with Little Leaguer en route to Rehoboth
Gerry Tuoti
A former Barnstable police officer accused of driving drunk for more than seven hours with a 9-year-old Little League baseball player in his car has been sentenced to six months in jail.
Edmund Scipione, 42, pleaded guilty Thursday in Taunton District Court to drunken driving and child endangerment in connection with the ride last July that ended with the frightened boy jumping from the car and asking strangers for help.
Scipione, an assistant coach on a youth baseball team, was supposed to give the 9-year-old player a ride from Marstons Mills to an all-star tournament in Rehoboth, but instead got drunk off nip bottles, got into a crash in New Bedford, then drove around lost with the boy for seven hours in a rental car.
He was arrested last July after the boy bailed out of the car when it stopped in Dighton and ran to a nearby house for help. Scipione drove off and was later stopped by police in Swansea.
Scipione resigned from the Barnstable police in September.
The former police officer apologized in court, saying he was "remorseful, guilt-ridden and ashamed." He has been receiving treatment.
Judge Francis Marini sentenced him to serve 30 days for drunken driving and five months for child endangerment.
— Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.

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Infocom's fascination with film noir-flavored detective stories (also see Suspect and Witness) reached its peak with Deadline, a tough and punishing "expert level" text adventure game giving players just twelve hours to solve a murder. Worse yet, the player is locked into the crime scene, along with six suspects, all of whom have their own motives -- as well as their own bones to pick with one another. There's plenty of evidence, but narrowing down the field of suspects within twelve hours is the trick. Stylish and dark, Deadline is hard to beat -- and its built-in time limit makes it that much more nerve-wracking.
Deadline was the first murder mystery game from Infocom and their third game overall (after Zork I and Zork II). Despite the limitations of an early parser and very difficult puzzles that require multiple restores, Deadline in my opinion is the best mystery game of all the ones Infocom released.
Deadline was not only the first non-fantasy release for Infocom; it was was also the first Infocom game to ship with feelies: the original game was sold in an eye-catching "police folio" folder. In it, you find materials that resemble contents of a real case folder: interviews with the suspects, 3 pills in a plastic bag (found at the crime scene), a photograph of the murder scene, a letter from the attorney, and a coroner's autopsy report. These feelies are remarkable in their authenticity, and help set the atmosphere for the game even before you start it. Deadline marks the beginning of what make Infocom games special and worth collecting in original boxes: Infocom went on to include feelies with every one of their games in addition to boosting the games' collectible value.
The story: you are a police detective asked to investigate the death of Marshall Robner, a wealthy industrialist found dead in his own library from an apparent drug overdose. You have twelve hours to expose the foul play and catch the killer. But before you arrest someone, you'd better have evidence for all three ingredients of a successful prosecution: the murderer's motive, the method, and the opportunity. There are many possible endings the game, but only one "optimal ending" that explains all the loose ends and sees the suspect in jail.
One of the most memorable things about Deadline is the excellent NPCs who behave much more realistically than in most of today's games. All of the game's six main characters are fleshed out with well-written scripts: each character acts in a way that is consistent with his or her motive. Since the game proceeds in "real time" in a sense that NPCs carry out their own agenda no matter what you do, and there are dozens of events you can witness and questions you can ask, you are guaranteed to see something new whenever you replay the game. True to the detective genre, a successful resolution of the case requires detailed interrogations and careful observations of NPCs' reactions to your questions and objects you show them. You can follow them around, or even accuse them outright and see what they have to say.
The puzzles are very difficult in a sense that many of them suffer from either the "guess the exact syntax the designer wants" syndrome, or the "you need to either be prescient or restore a lot to see all the right things" problem that also burden other mystery games. You can miss crucial plot points simply because you are not in the right place at the right time, and there is sometimes insufficient hints about when or where that event may take place. This is aggravated by limitations inherent in Infocom's early parser: it doesn't understand many synonyms or sentence variations. The game is also buggy, but that is forgivable given the game's complexity and scope vis-a-vis hardware limitations in 1982.
Even with a very high difficulty level and a buggy and limited parser, Deadline still ranks as one of the best Infocom - and murder mystery - games ever made. It is very well-written, full of believable and memorable characters, and offers a deep gameplay that will truly make you feel like a real detective. A must-have.


Noa Weintraub is an artist, and ceramicist based in London, UK. After completing her fine art degree at Chelsea College of Art, Noa launched her handbag label, selling one-off hand-painted handbags to exclusive boutiques and celebrity clients on both sides of the Atlantic. Simultaneously, she also began fashion styling, working closely with iconic art director Judy Blame. In 2007 she then redirected her career back to her fine art roots and became a full time artist and illustrator. Still very much inspired by fashion and her love of vintage, fabrics, textures and patterns, these continue to provide a constant reference point. In 2011 she enrolled onto a ceramics evening class and has not looked back since.
Sharon Greenwood is a full time potter living in Portland, Oregon. She grew up outside of New Orleans and received her BFA from the University of Southern Mississippi in graphic design, with a minor in sculpture. This is where she first learned to love clay. After 15 years in advertising, she took a sabbatical and enrolled in a local clay class. She loved it so much, she decided to retire and start her second career as a potter. She works out of her home studio, creating wheelthrown, handcarved home decor and tableware that are inspired by the Oregon coast and her garden.
San Diego potter, Merle Lambeth, is known for her delicately folded thin slabs of clay,use of textures and green glazes. Each piece shows her attention to detail and finishing. Merle's training is mainly through attending workshops. She splits her time between creating new work and managing Clay Artists of San Diego, a non-profit clay organization.
Mike Flower is a potter and teacher in Los Angeles, CA. Primarily an educator, his days are largely spent running a thriving high school studio that sees 200 students daily. He also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Cal State University, Dominguez Hills. His ceramic work is mostly utilitarian.
Amy Hamley is a ceramicist living and working in Berkeley, California. Her work draws inspiration from her travels and daily hikes around the Bay Area. She lives with her husband, Ryan, and her shih tzu, Perro.
Sage Cortez is the hands of Hand & Fire Ceramics. Sage is a designer, ceramist, and craftswoman focusing on perfecting qualities of hand within functional tableware. Sage's work is intended to bring life to any table it is brought to--to be a refresher in a world of casted, symmetrical, and manufactured goods. Currently Sage is finishing up her BFA as a sculpture major in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. It is important to Sage that all her materials are locally sourced, food safe, and well made to provide you with the best quality to her ability. Hand & Fire is Sage's inspiration towards being creative every day; whether it be clay or flour, Sage always has her hands in something.
Laurie Goldstein is a potter who is in love with ceramics, with function, with beauty. Laurie is a mother to two great kids and a wife to a great guy named Guy... Laurie was born in NYC and when she was 8 her family moved to Israel where Laurie grew up, went to school, served her 2 year compulsory army service, and got her BFA in set and costume for theatre. Laurie then returned to the states for studies at NYU and then Alfred University. Then back to Israel where Laurie started her studio 22 years ago and has been working away happily since.


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One of the strangest cases in the history of UFO sightings occurred in 1874 at Oaxaca, Mexico...
UFO case files revealed pt VIII
Posted by: Michael Schratt December 8, 2010 0
Oaxaca, Mexico, 1874
Illustration by Michael Schratt, case report credit: Otto Binder collection
One of the strangest cases in the history of UFO sightings occurred in 1874 at Oaxaca, Mexico where a giant "Trumpet' shaped craft hovered in the sky, and swung gently for six minutes. Multiple eyewitnesses were reported to have seen the strange object. Of special note is the fact that the town of Oaxaca, Mexico has had UFO sightings of "rods" and daylight orbs as recently as October 17, 2010.
Staunton, Virginia, 1964
Illustration by Michael Schratt, case report credit: Flying Saucer Review
On December 21, 1964 while driving near Staunton, VA, Horace Burns noticed that his car radio began emitting a high-pitched whine. Immediately thereafter, he was astonished to see an inverted "flying beehive" cross the road, and land in a nearby field for about one minute before it rose up and shot away. The craft was silver in color with a bright orange-yellow colored dome on top. Below the dome, there were approximately six horizontal bands which decreased in diameter. The bottom of the craft had a small revolving disc with a tube-like structure which extended a short distance.
Danielson, Connecticut, 1956
Illustration by Michael Schratt, case report credit: Wendelle Stevens collection
On November 20, 1956 Elsie Krajewski of Danielson, Connecticut saw a series of lights moving near the horizon to the north. Soon after, the lights started approaching closer and she initially thought they might be from a nearby aircraft. Then, Elise noticed a structured craft that was in the form of a half sphere with yellow light emanating from inside. There were a series of multi-colored lights near the bottom which were rotating at a slow rate of speed. Then the object moved downward as if it was going to land, but stopped just short of the ground. Next the craft rose up and barely cleared the roof of her house. Ms. Krajewski described the craft as being approximately twenty-five feet across, and 10 feet high and slightly translucent. There were absolutely no doors, windows or seams of any kind. She also noticed that the craft emitted no noise whatsoever. At this point she observed the "sockets" which were gold in color, and looked like three stacked doughnuts separated by two black bands.
There was a colored bulb in the bottom of each socket. On each of the three gold "doughnuts", there was a design which looked like Arabic writing which consisted of curved lines, dots and dashes. Ms. Krajewski commented that the designs resembled the exterior borders of Oriental or Persian rugs. They also resembled designs seen on Mayan, Aztec or Inca pottery and blankets. The inscriptions on all the gold rings were identical. There were a total of twenty-four sockets, each containing a different colored bulb (red, green, blue, orange, yellow and white). The pattern of the sockets repeated, and all were connected to a sub-floor which was indented two feet up inside the rim of the craft. Next, the craft dropped to an altitude of about eight feet, and continued down a nearby road until it was no longer in view.
Illustration of Connecticut Flying Lightbulb UFO by Michael Schratt
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Michael Schratt (military aerospace historian) has lectured across the country on the subject of "Mystery Aircraft", and classified propulsion systems buried deep within the military industrial complex. A recent guest speaker at the "OSHKOSH" AirVenture 2006/2007 event, (the world's largest air show), Michael has developed a number of contacts who have had first hand experience dealing with classified "black programs", including former USAF pilots, retired Naval personnel and aerospace engineers who have maintained a TOP SECRET Q "MAJIC" clearance. A private pilot and military aerospace historian, he currently works as an aerospace draftsman/researcher near Tempe AZ.


When I was about ready to get inside the house after cleaning the mower with the threatening rain in the skies, I was looking for Lady Gishi, my cat. Gonna bring her inside already. The storm threat was gone with the wind, and there I found her lying in the metal sheets facing Mrs. Ugly, my father-in-law's cat from a short distance. As we have observed several times, they just stand afar and face each other without any motion or "meow". It's just that time that I come to observe them closely and I discover a funny yet not funny thing. Every time Mrs. Ugly pose to come near her, Lady Gishi, to my surprise, would growl and hiss fiercely at the older cat. Gosh, my cat is defensively brave!! It is my cat after all who hubby once heard growled and almost fight Mrs. Ugly. Well, good for you Gishi! At least, other creatures won't take her easy. I was sitting there for long looking at them that when I looked up, Miss Fat cat, Mrs. Ugly's daugther was also there in the distance observing the two as Mrs. Ugly tried to come near again. After many rounds of walking very very slowly around me and Lady Gishi, Mrs. Ugly was not able to come near my cat. She is just not used in having other felines like her around. But the other two cats are also something else. Both of them are females and had been worked on. Maybe one feline day, they will be good cat friends.
I think you're cat looks so cute!
We also take care of several alley cats at home, all tamed by me, my younger sister and our father.


Chicago is set in 1924.And in 2002. It's about real life murderers Beulah May Annan and Belva Gaertner, and also about O.J. Simpson, Robert Blake, Lorena Bobbitt, Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez brothers, Susan Smith, and Andrea Yates.
Chicago the musical wouldn't exist without an audience. Vaudeville wouldn't have either. And neither would the gavel-to-gavel coverage of the O.J. trial, or the endless cable news stories about Chandra Levy, or the gruesome details of Andrea Yates drowning her five children, told over and over again on TV in excruciating detail. We ask for it, Chicago suggests. We are to blame. How else can we explain why we sat transfixed watching those planes crash into the World Trade Center over and over and over, or repeatedly watched screaming kids running out of Columbine High School?
Is it a primordial bloodlust that just hasn't been civilized out of us yet? Is it a violent streak burned into our species millions of years ago that we should just accept as innately human? Or is it something to fight, to overcome, to rise above?
As Arab Americans are now being routinely beaten up and threatened on American streets, we have to ask if September 11th unleashed a new patriotism in America or if it unleashed our only barely contained bloodlust, always simmering just under the surface, ready to boil over. Is Bush's "War on Terror" really about making America safe again, or is it about finding the bastards who did that to us and tearing them limb from bloody limb? Maybe it's about both.
Because Chicago is very much about our world in 2002 but takes place in 1924 – and is told entirely in the language of vaudeville acts – one of New Line's greatest challenges has been in finding a contemporary physical and visual language that is equivalent to 1920s vaudeville. In other words, to make the point that this story lives both in 1924 and in 2002, we had to find a language that lives not just then, but in both times. We found ourselves asking what vaudeville would look like today if it had survived and had more successfully competed with movies and TV. Probably a lot like it did then, but morphed a bit – more sexual, more aggressive, more attention grabbing.
And thinking about all that raised another side issue. Vaudeville was one of America's most popular cultural forms for almost sixty years (which is why it's the perfect metaphor for Chicago's murder-as-entertainment), but then it suddenly died. And here we sit today, in the fifty-ninth year of the Rodgers & Hammerstein model, the basis for our modern American musicals. So we have to ask if the Rodgers & Hammerstein-style musical is going to survive. We're already seeing rumblings of new musical theatre forms in many of the shows New Line has produced – Songs for a New World, Floyd Collins, A New Brain, Assassins, March of the Falsettos – and many of the shows on and off Broadway, like Urinetown, Bat Boy, The Last Five Years, and others. When we think about vaudeville, we sometimes forget it lasted that long and yet disappeared that fast. Could that happen to Carousel and Hello Dolly!, and Phantom of the Opera?


Take the opportunity to discover Bahamian cuisine while you're here. It's spicy and uniquely flavoured. Beginning with local ingredients—tropical fruit, seafood, and spices—our eateries run the gamut. Down-home restaurants will feature traditional Bahamian favourites, while more artisan options will combine international cuisine with island flavour.


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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hint: The bombs don't work
Jesse Heath
Following the tragic attacks on Sept. 11, the US Government and mainstream media have marched arm in arm toward war. The calls for indiscriminate military strikes, an end to civil liberties, and an end to the mindless "obsession" with the difference between civilian and military casualties all typify mainstream opinion. Essentially, it is being argued that we avenge the dead by adopting the tactics of their murderers.Syndicated columnist Ann Coulter argues, "We should invade their countries, kill their leaders, and convert them to Christianity" (National Review Online, 9/13/01). A good Christian herself, Coulter goes on to advocate killing civilians in Afghanistan because in World War II "we carpet-bombed German cities; we killed civilians."
Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger demonstrated his ability to speak the language of political correctness when he supported killing people who weren't "immediately directly involved" in the attacks (CNN, 9/11/01). In other words, whoever happens to be standing under the bombs or in front of the bullets. For example, the last time we "retaliated" against bin Laden, which was in 1998 for the attacks on US embassies in Africa, one missile aimed at Afghanistan missed by a few hundred miles and landed in Pakistan.
For the innocent Afghans that are not killed by bombs, they can look forward to a more unsavory fate. See, Afghanistan is in the middle of a long draught and is currently under a United Nations-imposed economic sanctions regime. Millions of people in Afghanistan rely on aid workers in order to obtain enough food to survive. Naturally, these aid workers are now leaving the country.
Always willing to see the positive side of a situation, Fox pundit Bill O'Reilly applauds this outcome. On his Sept. 17 broadcast, O'Reilly observed, "Taking out their [Afghans'] ability to exist day to day will not be hard." This can be accomplished, O'Reilly continues, by bombing "the Afghan infrastructure to rubble." Always the humanitarian, O'Reilly concludes by saying, "We should not target civilians. But if they don't rise up against this criminal government, they starve, period."
O'Reilly, and the rest of the media for that matter, seem to forget how the "criminal" Taliban and bin Laden came into existence. The CIA financially and militarily supported both in the 80s for the "war against Communism." Now, in the "war against terrorism," it is said that the CIA needs to overturn its 1995 decision to "only hire Boy Scouts" (Wall Street Journal, 9/13/01).
Lastly, many foreign policy "experts" have been calling for a "new realism" in the government's foreign policy. Supposedly, the reason why all this happened is that we have not responded enough, we haven't been "tough" enough. Actually, this "realism" is not new at all. It was common practice in the "war on communism" (communism being any number of things). This is just a guess, but maybe fifty years of riding roughshod on other countries' independence and other peoples' lives has caused a few people to dislike the US government—or, "us." By not limiting our response to only those responsible for the attacks, are we solving the root of the problem, or creating a whole new generation of people who hate us? Will the argument of "not having been tough enough in the past" be used by us to justify the innocent deaths of Afghans, or the reason bin Laden gives to a whole new crop of recruits as to why the "holy war" has not been won?
The Lawrentian Staff - October 19, 2001
Jesse Heath Following the tragic attacks on Sept. 11, the US Government and mainstream media have marched arm in arm toward war. The calls for indiscriminate military strikes, an end to civil liberties, and an end to the mindless "obsession" with the difference between civilian and military casualties all typify mainstream opinion. Essentially, it is…


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Health Central - December 2, 2021
Otago researcher discovers first brain marker for an anxiety disorder
Alcohol and pregnancy don't mix
Health Central - September 27, 2021
MidCentral DHB is reminding women, partners, friends and whānau of the harmful impact that alcohol can have on unborn babies during pregnancy. September, the ninth month of the year, is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness...
Helius forms advanced medicinal cannabis collaboration
New Zealand's largest licenced medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, has signed an agreement with Auckland University of Technology (AUT). It will see Helius working with AUT academics and doctoral students, researching and developing advanced medicinal cannabis products. The announcement follows...
Apprentice develops pūrākau to address mental illness stigma and discrimination
Stigma and discrimination against people with mental distress or illness is still very much a problem and people's negative view of those with a mental illness often comes from a lack of understanding. People...
Pharmac confirms primidone to stay the same
Health Central - September 8, 2021
Pharmac is pleased to confirm that there will be no change in primidone tablets, a treatment used for the management of seizures and epilepsy. In June Pharmac put out a consultation on the supply of an...
Low-sensory vaccination clinic launching in Palmerston North
MidCentral DHB (MDHB) will run its first low-sensory vaccination clinic on Thursday 16 September, 2021, at the Milson Community Centre in Palmerston North. This clinic offers a vaccination opportunity for those who have sensory needs,...
Covid-19: Extended lockdown puts addicts at risk – Mental health expert
Mental health experts are warning the extended lockdown could have a severe and immediate impact on those battling addictions to food, alcohol, drugs and smoking. Addictions counsellor Leanne French says while lockdowns are an essential...
Drug Foundation turns to Givealittle to fund life-saving overdose medicine
Health Central - August 31, 2021
The NZ Drug Foundation is calling for donations to help them distribute a life-saving medication they have been spending years calling for. The organisation has set up a Givealittle page to help fund the distribution of...
New Zealand's over 3,500 practising pharmacists need to urgently familiarise themselves with medicinal cannabis. Patient enquiries and demand are set to surge when Kiwi-made products come onto the market later this year, says one...
Health Central - August 4, 2021
New Zealand's largest licenced medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, has been issued with the industry's first GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Licence to Manufacture Medicines by MedSafe. It allows the company to begin manufacturing locally made medicines for New Zealand...
World-first finding offers hope for psychosis sufferers
Health Central - July 15, 2021
University of Otago scientists have opened the door to improved treatment of brain dysfunction which causes psychosis. Dr Ryan Ward (left), of the Department of Psychology, says he and a team of researchers have been...


OCSTA's Catholic Trustees Seminar Political Panel: l.-r.: MPP Peggy Sattler, The Hon. Indira Naidoo-Harris, Minister of Education, OCSTA President, Patrick Daly, and MPP Lorne Coe.
48-hours before the 2018 OCSTA Catholic Trustees Seminar, Premier Wynn announced a cabinet shuffle that brought in a new Minister of Education. OCSTA was pleased to welcome the new Minister of Education – The Hon. Indira Naidoo-Harris – as one of the panelists on OCSTA's Provincial Education Priorities Political Panel at the 2018 Seminar.
York CDSB student trustee, Ben Smith who also serves as president of the Catholic Board Council of OSTA-AECO, directed a question to the political panel about support for student mental health initiatives.
OCSTA's Seminar was the forum for the new Minister's first public address as Minister of Education. Joining the Minister on this panel was PC Education Critic, MPP Lorne Coe and NDP Education Critic, MPP Peggy Sattler. OCSTA President, Patrick Daly was the panel moderator.
Members are invited to listen to the recording of the panel discussion HERE.
In addition to the political panel discussion and the overview of the political dynamics and electorate trends in the province presented by pollster Greg Lyle (Innovative Research Group), the 2018 Catholic Trustees Seminar offered various workshops providing peer panel perspectives and interactive dialogue on issues pertaining to governance, the distinctive role of Catholic trustees, opportunities within home-school-parish relationships; 2018 municipal campaign preparations; and effective communication strategies for trustees.
The closing plenary featured an outstanding panel of mental health leads from the Simcoe-Muskoka, Durham, Toronto and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland & Clarington Catholic District School Boards.
All recorded plenary sessions, and handouts/slides can be accessed online by clicking HERE.
On Thursday January 18, 2018, OCSTA President, Patrick Daly delivered OCSTA's pre-budget submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs at its hearing in Kitchener. The presentation focused on OCSTA's education finance guiding principles and key policy and funding priorities from the OCSTA annual finance brief to the government of Ontario.
During the presentation, President Daly stressed the need for increased flexibility and autonomy for Catholic school boards, student transportation, special education/student mental health funding, capital funding, and sick leave costs.
The pre-budget consultation brief can be viewed here.
For more information, please contact Patrick Daly or Stephen Andrews – sandrews@ocsta.on.ca.
Featured here: video screen shot from 3rd place finalist, St. Michael The Archangel CES, York CDSB (click image to view video).
The winners of the "Stewards of Creation" short video contest for students were announced at the 2018 Catholic Trustees Seminar. Details of the announcement are featured in this Good News Blog post.


Dr. Ross is the Associate Director for Outreach (education and exhibits) at the Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth. Rob received his B.S. in Geological Sciences from Case Western Reserve University and a Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from Harvard University. He spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Kiel in Germany and four years in the Faculty of Science at Shizuoka University in Japan before coming to PRI in 1997. At PRI he is responsible for the education and exhibits programs and oversees a wide variety of grant-funded projects.
Dr. Ross's primary scientific research interests include Paleontology, sedimentology, paleoceanography. He focuses on the diversification and distribution of life in the context of interactions of climate, ocean, and tectonic dynamics, e.g., using late Cenozoic ostracodes from the Indo-Pacific. Additionally, he studies the influence of biotas upon aquatic chemistry, climate, and sedimentation, e.g., using computer simulation of coastal ecosystems and field/experimental studies of animal-sediment relationships. Finally, he researches the nature of faunal taxonomic change through time and space, e.g., using Middle Devonian marine faunas of Central NY.
As an educator, Dr. Ross's education research includes Earth system education, informal science education, educator professional development. He studies the integration of authentic research into education contexts to improve interest in and understanding of scientific inquiries and the integration of activities using place-based real-world to improve long-term interest in and understanding of natural science. He also focuses on approaches to improving understanding of historical sciences and systems thinking, and applications to important core science education issues (geologic time, evolutionary processes, climate change). Some of his current projects include working with PRI and Cornell colleagues on the use of paleontological research in teaching the nature of science to teachers and their students; reaching rural audiences on climate change; public understanding of energy issues, especially shale gas; and cultural inertia in science concepts such as perceptions of dinosaurs.


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This is the digital instrument cluster in the upcoming Nissan Rogue Sport, Infiniti QX60
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
A new digital instrument cluster has a home in the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
Photo courtesy of Visteon
Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are getting new instrument clusters as their next-generation designs begin to come to fruition as part of a number of new model rollouts happening over the next year and a half. The fully digital design is made by Visteon, a Tier 1 supplier devoted exclusively to cockpit electronics.
The 12.3-inch screen, currently in the 2021 Nissan Rogue, will be coming to the upcoming Nissan X-Trail (not sold in the U.S.), Nissan Qashqai (known in the U.S. as the Rogue Sport), and Infiniti QX60.
It's a customizable display that displays a digital speedometer and tachometer. It also has "next-level" navigation with high-definition maps, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) visualization features, and in-vehicle infotainment elements including music and album art.
The 12.3-inch cluster features all the vital information needed to pilot the vehicle.Photo courtesy of Visteon
The cluster breaks new ground for Visteon. It is the first one that's fully reconfigurable and that is capable of 60 frames per second for the gauge pointer. It's also the first gauge cluster to utilize CGI Studio as the graphics toolchain and "is the standard-bearer for implementing graphical user interface (GUI) dimming" according to a release.
The 2021 Rogue is on sale this month. It is a complete redesign of one of themost popular SUVs in the country. Its starting price is just $160 higher than that of the outgoing model. In addition to the gauge cluster, the Rogue is loaded with a host of family-friendly features.
Nissan has already bumped up the safety technology level in its existing vehicles, announcing last month that it will have 10 cars, trucks, and SUVs with standard Safety Shield 360 technology for the 2021 model year.
The cluster is one of two new screens in the Rogue.Photo courtesy of Visteon
The redesigned Infiniti QX60 will debut soon. In September, the QX60 Monograph debuted giving a look at what can be expected from the exterior of the new SUV. AutomotiveMap has already seen renderings of the exterior and interior of the vehicle. We spill the tea on those here.
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NHTSA looking into Tesla's in-car video games
Some owners have discovered that their car's video games work when the car is moving.
Tesla's vehicles are among the most advanced and forward-thinking products of any kind, but serious innovation doesn't come with tradeoffs. The automaker has been in the news recently because of issues with how its advanced cruise control systems function, and now, Autoblog reports that the NHTSA is asking questions about Tesla giving drivers the ability to play video games and browse the internet while driving.
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The feature is intended to be used while the car is parked, such as while charging, so the discovery that people can use them while driving is a serious one. Vince Patton, the person who filed the complaint with the NHTSA, tested his car and found that he could play Solitaire and a fairly involved action game while it was in motion. Internet browsing was also possible, meaning the driver could take their attention completely off the road ahead for extended periods of time.
Tesla's screens offer advanced functions that many others do not. Tesla
Tesla was already under investigation over crashes involving its Autopilot feature. Several collisions have occurred between Teslas and emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road. Following the initiation of that investigation, the NHTSA raised other questions with the automaker over a buggy software update that was pushed out, retracted, fixed, and reissued outside of the normal recall process. Despite their names, it's important to clarify that neither the Autopilot nor Full Self-Driving features are capable of driving the cars without driver awareness and input.
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Updated premium crossover
2022 Infiniti QX50 picks up new standard features
The new QX50 gets more tech and safety features.
Infiniti is one of a handful of automakers that have continued developing and building cars instead of focusing only on higher-profit and much more popular SUVs and trucks. That said, Infiniti's catalog is crossover- and SUV-heavy. Its smallest and least expensive crossover, the QX50 gets a handful of new features for 2022, and today Infiniti announced pricing.
Infiniti offers the 2022 QX50 in five trims: $40,025 Pure, $43,375 Luxe, $47,825 Essential, $52,525 Sensory, and $57,975 Autograph. All trims get Infiniti's variable compression (VC-Turbo) engine that makes 268 horsepower and returns up to 26 mpg combined. The advanced engine shifts its compression ratio to match the driver's behavior. When more power is needed, the compression changes, and when efficiency is the priority, it changes again. It's a marvel of engineering, but it's not as fuel-efficient as a hybrid. Power reaches the front or all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission.
Pricing starts at around $40,000.Infiniti
Beyond the new standard features for 2022, buyers of the new QX50 will have to step up to the Luxe trim to get the most desirable features such as auto-folding exterior side mirrors, power lumbar support, and perforated leather upholstery. Standard comfort gear includes eight-way power front seats, dual-zone climate controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Infiniti stuck with its dual-screen infotainment configuration with the 2022 QX50. The top eight-inch screen handles wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto duties, as well as navigation. The bottom seven-inch screen handles vehicle controls, radio stations, and other settings. Though the system looks great and adds a high-tech feel to the cabin, two screens can be distracting and confusing while driving. The good news is that the QX50 gets an excellent 16-speaker Bose stereo starting with the Luxe trim.
ProPilot Assist and Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are now standardInfiniti
The 2022 QX50 hasn't been crash tested by either major ratings organization yet, but the 2021 model performed well. It earned Good ratings in crash testes and a Superior score for its standard crash prevention systems. The 2022 QX50 comes standard with Infiniti's ProPilot Assist system, which brings advanced adaptive cruise control functions that can center the car in its lane, brake, and accelerate. Other standard tech includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, rear automatic braking, predictive forward collision warnings, and forward automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
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The GUI and the Metropolitan Golf Association of New York shared the spoils on day one of the Governor Hugh L Carey Challenge Cup at Galway Bay.
The MGA won the morning foursomes 2-1 with the GUI hitting back to win the fourball session by the same margin in the afternoon, leaving the sides tied at 3-3 entering today's final singles session.
The GUI are the current title holders following their 8-4 win at Metedeconk in 2015 and need 3.5 points from six to win today and retain the trophy.
Naas duo Conor O'Rourke and Jonathan Yates formed a winning partnership on Thursday, beating Brian Komline and Trevor Randolph 2 and 1 in the foursomes before seeing off Randolph and Darin Goldstein 5 and 4 in the fourballs.
Sixteen-year-old Mark Power partnered Colm Campbell to a 3 and 2 victory against Steward Hagestad, the leading amateur in the Masters this year, and Ethan Ng in the fourballs.
The Americans took the morning session with Hagestad and Goldstein claiming a two-hole victory against Alex Gleeson and Kevin Le Blanc.
Clubmates O'Rourke and Yates overturned an early deficit in the first match to claim a 2 and 1 success before Campbell and Power fell to Ng and Tyler Cline after a spirited battle.
However, O'Rourke and Yates didn't make a bogey in the afternoon as they eased a 5 and 4 win over Randolph and Goldstein as teenager Power and Campbell had a fine 3 and 2 win over Hagestad and Ng.


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Малальберго, Малальберґо () — муніципалітет в Італії, у регіоні Емілія-Романья,  метрополійне місто Болонья.

Малальберго розташоване на відстані близько 330 км на північ від Рима, 30 км на північний схід від Болоньї.

Населення —   (2014).
Щорічний фестиваль відбувається 17 січня. Покровителі — святий Антоній Великий.

Демографія

Сусідні муніципалітети

 Баричелла
 Бентівольйо
 Галльєра
 Мінербіо
 Поджо-Ренатіко
 Сан-П'єтро-ін-Казале

Див. також
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Q: Sonar java analysis error Unable to load component class org.sonar.batch.report.ActiveRulesPublisher I am using SonarQube 5.6.5. My sonar java analysis failed with the below error message. couldnt find the resolution anywhere. kindly help.
org.sonar.runner.impl.RunnerException: Unable to execute Sonar
    at org.sonar.runner.impl.BatchLauncher$1.delegateExecution(BatchLauncher.java:91)
    at org.sonar.runner.impl.BatchLauncher$1.run(BatchLauncher.java:75)
    at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
    at org.sonar.runner.impl.BatchLauncher.doExecute(BatchLauncher.java:69)
    at org.sonar.runner.impl.BatchLauncher.execute(BatchLauncher.java:50)
    at org.sonar.runner.api.EmbeddedRunner.doExecute(EmbeddedRunner.java:102)
    at org.sonar.runner.api.Runner.execute(Runner.java:100)
    at org.eclipse.core.internal.jobs.Worker.run(Worker.java:55)
Caused by: java.lang.IllegalStateException: Unable to load component class org.sonar.batch.report.ActiveRulesPublisher
    at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer$ExtendedDefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(ComponentContainer.java:69)
    at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(DefaultPicoContainer.java:621)
    at org.picocontainer.parameters.CollectionComponentParameter.getArrayInstance(CollectionComponentParameter.java:334)
    at org.picocontainer.parameters.CollectionComponentParameter.access$100(CollectionComponentParameter.java:49)
    at org.picocontainer.parameters.CollectionComponentParameter$1.resolveInstance(CollectionComponentParameter.java:139)
    at org.picocontainer.parameters.ComponentParameter$1.resolveInstance(ComponentParameter.java:141)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.SingleMemberInjector.getParameter(SingleMemberInjector.java:78)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.ConstructorInjector$CtorAndAdapters.getParameterArguments(ConstructorInjector.java:309)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.ConstructorInjector$1.run(ConstructorInjector.java:335)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.AbstractInjector$ThreadLocalCyclicDependencyGuard.observe(AbstractInjector.java:270)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.ConstructorInjector.getComponentInstance(ConstructorInjector.java:364)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.AbstractInjectionFactory$LifecycleAdapter.getComponentInstance(AbstractInjectionFactory.java:56)
    at org.picocontainer.behaviors.AbstractBehavior.getComponentInstance(AbstractBehavior.java:64)
    at org.picocontainer.behaviors.Stored.getComponentInstance(Stored.java:91)
    at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.instantiateComponentAsIsStartable(DefaultPicoContainer.java:1034)
    at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.addAdapterIfStartable(DefaultPicoContainer.java:1026)
    at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.startAdapters(DefaultPicoContainer.java:1003)
    at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.start(DefaultPicoContainer.java:767)
    at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer.startComponents(ComponentContainer.java:141)
    at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer.execute(ComponentContainer.java:127)
    at org.sonar.batch.task.ScanTask.execute(ScanTask.java:47)
    at org.sonar.batch.task.TaskContainer.doAfterStart(TaskContainer.java:86)
    at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer.startComponents(ComponentContainer.java:142)
    at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer.execute(ComponentContainer.java:127)
    at org.sonar.batch.bootstrap.GlobalContainer.executeTask(GlobalContainer.java:106)
    at org.sonar.batch.bootstrapper.Batch.executeTask(Batch.java:119)
    at org.sonar.batch.bootstrapper.Batch.execute(Batch.java:79)
    at org.sonar.runner.batch.IsolatedLauncher.execute(IsolatedLauncher.java:48)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)
    at org.sonar.runner.impl.BatchLauncher$1.delegateExecution(BatchLauncher.java:87)
    ... 9 more
Caused by: java.lang.IllegalStateException: Unable to load component interface org.sonar.api.batch.rule.ActiveRules
at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer$ExtendedDefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(ComponentContainer.java:69)
at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(DefaultPicoContainer.java:632)
at org.picocontainer.parameters.BasicComponentParameter$1.resolveInstance(BasicComponentParameter.java:118)
at org.picocontainer.parameters.ComponentParameter$1.resolveInstance(ComponentParameter.java:136)
at org.picocontainer.injectors.SingleMemberInjector.getParameter(SingleMemberInjector.java:78)
at org.picocontainer.injectors.ConstructorInjector$CtorAndAdapters.getParameterArguments(ConstructorInjector.java:309)
at org.picocontainer.injectors.ConstructorInjector$1.run(ConstructorInjector.java:335)
at org.picocontainer.injectors.AbstractInjector$ThreadLocalCyclicDependencyGuard.observe(AbstractInjector.java:270)
at org.picocontainer.injectors.ConstructorInjector.getComponentInstance(ConstructorInjector.java:364)
at org.picocontainer.injectors.AbstractInjectionFactory$LifecycleAdapter.getComponentInstance(AbstractInjectionFactory.java:56)
at org.picocontainer.behaviors.AbstractBehavior.getComponentInstance(AbstractBehavior.java:64)
at org.picocontainer.behaviors.Stored.getComponentInstance(Stored.java:91)
at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.getInstance(DefaultPicoContainer.java:699)
at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(DefaultPicoContainer.java:647)
at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer$ExtendedDefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(ComponentContainer.java:67)
... 41 more

Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
    at org.sonar.batch.rule.DefaultActiveRulesLoader.readPage(DefaultActiveRulesLoader.java:100)
    at org.sonar.batch.rule.DefaultActiveRulesLoader.load(DefaultActiveRulesLoader.java:60)
    at org.sonar.batch.rule.ActiveRulesProvider.load(ActiveRulesProvider.java:102)
    at org.sonar.batch.rule.ActiveRulesProvider.load(ActiveRulesProvider.java:63)
    at org.sonar.batch.rule.ActiveRulesProvider.provide(ActiveRulesProvider.java:49)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.MethodInjector.invokeMethod(MethodInjector.java:129)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.MethodInjector.access$000(MethodInjector.java:39)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.MethodInjector$2.run(MethodInjector.java:113)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.AbstractInjector$ThreadLocalCyclicDependencyGuard.observe(AbstractInjector.java:270)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.MethodInjector.decorateComponentInstance(MethodInjector.java:120)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.CompositeInjector.decorateComponentInstance(CompositeInjector.java:58)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.Reinjector.reinject(Reinjector.java:142)
    at org.picocontainer.injectors.ProviderAdapter.getComponentInstance(ProviderAdapter.java:96)
    at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.getInstance(DefaultPicoContainer.java:699)
    at org.picocontainer.DefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(DefaultPicoContainer.java:647)
    at org.sonar.core.platform.ComponentContainer$ExtendedDefaultPicoContainer.getComponent(ComponentContainer.java:67)
    ... 55 more

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LA SERENA, Chile, (Reuters) – Facing a Colombia side who like to attack will force Argentina to play their best soccer in the Copa America quarter-finals, left back Marcos Rojo said.
Argentina have shown indifferent finishing in their three group matches, Lionel Messi included. They have struggled to break through defensive opponents and eked out 1-0 wins over holders Uruguay and Jamaica after a 2-2 draw with Paraguay.
They meet Colombia, who scraped through in third place in their group despite a 1-0 win over Brazil, at the Pacific coastal resort of Vina del Mar tomorrow (2330 GMT) for a place in the semi-finals of the world's oldest active international tournament.
"Colombia are tough rivals but more open than the teams we've faced so far," Rojo told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday night at Argentina's base camp.
"On paper these are the rivals that suit us, although you've got to play the matches but we have a lot of faith in our game," the Manchester United defender said.
Both sides came to the tournament in Chile among the favourites for the title but have not shown their full potential, Colombia losing 1-0 to Venezuela before beating Brazil and drawing 0-0 with Peru.
Rojo believes the Argentine team is packed with talent and capable of ending the country's 22-year wait for a major trophy after back-to-back Copa America wins in 1991 and 1993.
"This group of players has a team essence and that is what distinguishes us. We've all be pulling in the same direction for some time," Rojo said.
"Although some lads have changed since the World Cup, it's as if we've all been together for a long time," added the 25-year-old, who is at his second Copa America and will win his 36th cap against Colombia.
Argentina were close to glory last year but lost the World Cup final to Germany 1-0 after extra time in Rio de Janeiro and Rojo said the experience fortified the team.
Rojo, who is from La Plata, began his career at local side Estudiantes and helped them win the club's fourth South American Libertadores Cup in 2009.
He moved to Spartak Moscow in December 2010 and on to Sporting of Portugal in 2012 before signing for United last August after the World Cup.
Often criticised by Argentina fans in his early days in the team, Rojo won them over with good performances at the World Cup including a goal against Nigeria, for which they composed a song, and a "rabona" clearance in defence against Bosnia.
His rabona, a movement wrapping one leg round behind the other to kick the ball associated with compatriots Diego Maradona, Claudio Borghi and more recently by Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela, appeared again against Jamaica on Saturday.


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Vegetables are on display at the Jean Talon Market on January 11, 2016 in Montreal. An overhaul of the Food Guide is set to be released soon ??? a highly-anticipated makeover that will do away with the rainbow visual many Canadians associate with the dietary guide commonly used in hospitals and daycares. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Hot potato: The debate over the new Canada Food Guide
Food Guide makeover creates debate as Health Canada prepares release
Jan. 4, 2019 3:00 p.m.
An overhaul of the Canada Food Guide is set to be released soon, a highly anticipated makeover that will do away with the rainbow visual many Canadians associate with the dietary guide commonly used in hospitals and daycares.
One of the major changes expected in the new Food Guide is a focus on plant-based sources of proteins — a move that has sparked concern among industry players including the Dairy Farmers of Canada.
READ MORE: How many iconic KFC buckets still exist in B.C.?
In a document put out for consultation, Health Canada noted a majority of Canadians do not eat enough vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and many also drink beverages high in sugars.
It also said what is needed is a shift towards a high proportion of plant-based foods generally.
The documents said the change could help Canadians eat more fibre-rich foods, eat less red meat, and replace foods that contain mostly saturated fat with foods that contain mostly unsaturated fat.
Hasan Hutchinson, director general of nutritional policy and promotion at Health Canada, says it is exciting to get to the stage where the department can show Canadians and stakeholders the revamped guide.
READ MORE: Not enough fruits, veggies grown to feed global population a healthy diet
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Leave's actions in the referendum have been referred to the police by the UK's Electoral Commission, after the application of a number of maximum-possible-under-law fines.
At this point there's no possible argument that the result is constitutionally valid in any legal sense.
The only thing keeping the charade moving forward is stubbornness and hope.
by ThatBritGuy (thatbritguy (at) googlemail.com) on Sat Sep 22nd, 2018 at 09:44:21 AM EST
Re: The Guardian puts the boot in (4.00 / 5)
The question at issue is perhaps not whether the referendum was binding - it wasn't, under the UK "constitution" - but whether the invocation of A50 is binding on the UK and irrevocable. I.e. (i) Can the UK revoke it unilaterally, (ii) Can it be revoked with the agreement of the EU Council. and (iii), if so, does a revocation require unanimity on the Council.
A50 itself is silent on these questions which may be interpreted by the ECJ to mean that no legal right to revoke A. 50 exists. However, because of the separation of powers, and because the invocation of A.50 is essentially a political act, there may be no legal reason why the Council and the UK might not jointly agree to a revocation as a political act.
The only question remaining then would be whether the Council can do so by weighted majority vote, or whether unanimity would be required. A. 50 does make provision for the extension of the 2 year notice period under A.50, but only by unanimous agreement. As a revocation most closely resembles an indefinite extension, meaning the notice party never leaves, it seems reasonable to assume a revocation would also require unanimity.
Enter, stage right, some country with a grievance against the UK or the EU, and refusing to agree an indefinite extension/revocation unless their unique and perhaps entirely unrelated grievances are addressed. Gibraltar, treatment of migrants, Irish border backstop, UK budgetary rebate, various UK derogations anyone?
by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Sat Sep 22nd, 2018 at 11:38:25 AM EST
The only question remaining then would be whether the Council can do so by weighted majority vote, or whether unanimity would be required. A. 50 does make provision for the extension of the 2 year notice period under A.50, but only by unanimous agreement. As a revocation most closely resembles an indefinite extension,
I would argue that a revocation is a form of final settlement, not a form of extension, and as such can be agreed by qualified majority. Making extension subject to more onerous consensus requirements than final settlement is clearly a measure to ensure that negotiations (and attendant uncertainty) do not drag out indefinitely. Dragooning that provision into governing withdrawal of the A.50 notice seems dubious.
But then, the whole of Art.50 is shabby contract engineering from start to finish - it's clearly a provision that was never intended to be invoked.
- Jake
Friends come and go. Enemies accumulate.
by JakeS (JangoSierra 'at' gmail 'dot' com) on Sat Sep 22nd, 2018 at 01:34:02 PM EST
Ultimately this is politics, not jurisprudence.
If there's a consensus within the EU that it would better if the UK stayed - and I believe there is - then the appropriate legal justifications will be found if the UK decides to change its position. Especially if it changes it after another referendum with a Remain result.
I don't think anyone in the EU wants May or her government to stay, except maybe Orban and some of the other far-right nutcases. But that's a different issue.
by ThatBritGuy (thatbritguy (at) googlemail.com) on Sat Sep 22nd, 2018 at 03:17:21 PM EST
I think the EU's position is a little more nuanced than that. Clearly they are not going to be the ones insisting that the UK must leave if the UK decides that it actually was a bad idea all along. However, I don't think the EU is going to allow the precedent to be set that calling a Mulligan on an Art.50 notice is costless. That would create a world where you can give notice of your intent to leave, faff about wasting everyone's time and attention for two years, and then decide you don't actually like the prospect of leaving under the terms available to you after all.
So some kind of concession must be extracted from the UK to allow them to remain at this point. It's possible that simply changing the government will be sufficient, but it's also possible it might not.
You may well be right. IMO it's too early to tell.
At the moment we're some way from the UK remaining. But Corbyn has said he supports another referendum, and there are rumours of another GE soon. (Although there always have been rumours of an Autumn election.)
So currently it's a remote possibility, but not an impossible one.
My best guess is that May is still trying to stall and posture to hide the fact that she's dedicated to a crash-out, and always has been, because that's what she agreed when she was anointed PM.
But I could be completely wrong about that - and she really is as incompetent, passive-aggressive, and delusional as she appears to be.
by ThatBritGuy (thatbritguy (at) googlemail.com) on Sun Sep 23rd, 2018 at 02:40:34 PM EST
I am sympathetic to the people's vote campaign but just one question: what do they want to vote on? The real 'final deal' won't be available for years. It will be negotiated in the transition period. The withdrawal agreement is only going to contain a vague declaration about how the final deal is desired to be. But if they wait for the final deal then Remain will no longer be an option because the UK will be legally out by then.
Do they want to vote on the withdrawal agreement? That's just a rerun of Remain/Leave dressed up differently.
Schengen is toast!
by epochepoque on Sun Sep 23rd, 2018 at 03:18:30 PM EST
My tentative understanding is that the vote would probably be on The Deal (whatever that turns out to be) vs Remain.
Or perhaps The Deal, vs No Deal, vs Remain, with transferable votes.
A charitable interpretation of May's actions is that she set up Chequers as The Deal knowing it was impossible, which would leave Remain as the only possible result.
But that's more likely to be wishful thinking than reality.
Meanwhile rumours of a November election - possibly with a subtext of "This is your referendum" - are intensifying.
Of course, that could just be wishful thinking too.
In reality no one knows anything - including the people whose job it is to know things.
Not everyone agrees.
The leader of the union that is Labour's biggest financial backer has said remaining in the EU must not be an option in any new referendum on Brexit.
Len McCluskey said it would be "wrong" and would risk pushing Labour voters who had backed Leave in the 2016 referendum to support the Conservatives.
by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Sun Sep 23rd, 2018 at 04:28:40 PM EST
But a "Deal or No Deal" referendum would be pointless, just another example of the UK thinking it's the only player at the table. The EU's position is basically, "If you want to change your mind, we'll entertain that. If you don't, the clock is already running, make a proposal." A "Deal or No Deal" referendum would be seen as nothing but a lame attempt to stave off the deadline, and I don't see the EU being at all interested.
by rifek on Thu Sep 27th, 2018 at 12:13:29 AM EST
To revoke this A50 notice is to terminate (cancel, withdraw, end) the notice ...
and its effects in progress.
To argue tendered termination of A50 by UK gov in lieu of its agreement to 19 Mar 2018 draft settlement (in progress) does not obviate the necessity of its own draft and its acceptance by the Council and EP before 3 March 2019 plenary session.
Apparently there is no form transmittal.
What might this UK document say? Are UK gov and parliament capable of agreement in themselves as to which domestic laws (nacted to date in anticipation of "frictionless" trade) they will admit and which they will repeal? How much time for reconciliation might UK gov stipulate? Further, is UK gov and parliament, under separate cover as they say, willing and able to compensate claims by interested private persons of "damage" by the proceedings of the A50 notice delivered?
Think about those consequences then speculate as to whether unanimity or qualified acceptance of this novelty by the EU Council and EP would or should be forthcoming.
The UK shouldn't have passed any domestic laws yet that conflict with EU law, since they're still members and bound by EU rules until the end of the notice period. That's how notice periods are generally understood to work. So there should be nothing to reconcile if they decide to kiss and make up, other than whatever symbolic concession the EU decides it wants in return, to discourage this kind of brinkmanship in the future.
As for consequential damages of the aborted attempt to alter public policy, I believe the likely response to such claims will follow the line of reasoning advanced in Arkell v. Pressdram or Cox v. Cleveland.
"I would argue that a revocation is a form of final settlement, not a form of extension, and as such can be agreed by qualified majority."
A revocation may be a consequence of some final settlement, but I don't think it can be regarded as simply an opening move in a dispute which can be resolved later and simply forgotten about afterwards. Otherwise, why wouldn't other members unhappy with something or other invoke A.50 to provide themselves with more leverage?
Invoking A.50 has certain consequences (and costs) in an of itself. (For instance the Irish stock market has been in marked decline despite a booming economy).
The A.50 process was therefore meant to be time limited and terminated after two years by default, after which the only remedy, if a departing member changes its mind, is to re-apply for membership under A.49.
But perhaps the Council itself has discretion, as a decision making body, to decide whether unanimity or weighted majority decision making is required. The ECJ may be reluctant to be prescriptive, given A.50's silence on the matter.
by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Sat Sep 22nd, 2018 at 09:12:37 PM EST
The legitimacy of the referendum is not the legal question at all.
The legitimacy (legal authority, laws) of UK gov to deliver the A50 notice --or-- is not disputed. Parliament granted gov this authority. (And have been since squabbling with amendments to its "Withdrawal Bill" who expeditiously to curtail gov's authority to negotiate with EU gov.)
The legitimacy of UK gov (excluding parliament) unilaterally to interpret provisions of LISBON in order to "revoke" its own A50 notice is a legal question (argued in this thread with political/legislative speculations) that is not the subject of SCS appeal for review by the ECJ.
More UK "cherry picking" --this time straight to the throat of separation of powers, republics hold so dear.
BWAH!


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Tostitos whips up 42-layer royal wedding cake with dip
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Tostitos is celebrating the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a towering wedding cake made of dip, according to news made available in an email to Marketing Dive.
The "cake" is comprised of 42 layers of dip made from more than 72 jars of Tostitos dip products. Other features include a bride and groom topper made from queso, hand-piped flowers of guacamole and chip decorations.
A video of the cake's construction will be posted on Tostitos' Facebook and Instagram channels. The brand has shared a recipe for a seven-layer dip cake, a simplified version of the wedding cake, on its website.
Frito-Lay's Tostitos is the latest brand to catch British royal-wedding fever with a towering concoction it hopes will generate some media buzz based on sheer scale alone and also a DIY recipe catered more to the watch-party crowd. With coverage of the wedding beginning at 5 a.m. EST on some U.S. networks, it may be a little too early for chips and dip, but the videos and images of the elaborate, 42-layer dip cake could help Tostitos grab attention from foodies and royal family fans on social media.
Party-planning has been a regular theme in Tostitos' marketing, as chips and dip remain a staple of get-togethers and destination viewing events. Instead of running a TV spot this year, the brand launched a digital invitation creator for its Super Bowl campaign. The platform allowed users to create a personalized video invite featuring '90s TV icon Alfonso Ribeiro.
Royal nuptials, like the Super Bowl, are frequently a huge ratings draw, and Markle's marriage to Prince Harry is expected to be especially popular among U.S. viewers because the bride is American-born. Viewership is forecast to exceed 3 billion across TV, social media and smartphones — far more than the 2 billion-plus who tuned in to see Prince William wed Kate Middleton in 2011 — according to USA Today.
More brands are embracing the wedding's early-morning airtime with breakfast-themed campaigns to capitalize on the hype. Kellogg's is hosting a watch party at its NYC Café with a multi-course meal and cereal-box fascinator hats. Like Tostitos, the marketer provided how-to videos and recipes so fans can whip up their own creations at home. Dunkin' Donuts is also celebrating the occasion with a special heart-shaped Royal Love Donut and plans to open some of its shops earlier than usual.
Marketing Dive Tostitos wants people to hang out more or become 'Van Dammed'
USA Today How to watch the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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I'm Ellen's sister,better known as Auntie Polly to Conor and Danny. I'm having a hard time focusing due to the erratic sleep patterns of the last week.
I remember some years ago I offered my cottage to Conor shortly after his Senior year in high school so he and Charlie Dixon could have a nice evening together to watch some movies in the quiet setting of Lovewell Pond. Silly me. Two years later, when Danny was graduating, I was looking at comments written in his year book. Much to my surprise they were all making reference to the "blast" of a party at the lake.
As a mother I can't imagine what my sister Ellen is going through right now.
As a sister, I can't imagine what Conor is feeling right now. Oh, the power of family. I keep re living our Christmas just three short weeks ago. There were 15 of us together for dinner every night for a week. It truly was the best Christmas ever. The last night Conor, Danny and my son Sam were all going to the Red Parka Pub for open mike night. I remember how enthusiastic Conor and Danny were for the trip to Montana. When we said good-bye, I remember saying to have a great winter, and ended with I love you. I am so happy I did that. Remember that the next time you say good-bye to someone that you won't be seeing for a while.
Ellen, you are the most invested mother out there. It's obvious how tight you are with the boys. You have a done a remarkable job with them.
Pol, You have no idea how many people are smiling big smiles right now thinking about "the lake house" and those good times. thanks for those memories!


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Please see the "second edition" of the White Paper on Title IX & the Preponderance of the Evidence at the link below, including the first 100 signatures from law professors across the country. We will continue to accept signatures from law faculty members as long as law faculty members wish to sign on to the White Paper, and we will post updated editions of the White Paper as we receive additional signatures. To add yourself as a signatory, please email your full name and the URL for your faculty webpage to Nancy Chi Cantalupo at ncantalupo@barry.edu.


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Editor Acadêmico: Eric Doucet
1 Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine, Denver, CO
2 Center for Human Nutrition, University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine, Denver, CO
3 Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine, Denver, CO
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How Much Does a Mini Goldendoodle Cost?
The miniature Goldendoodle, also known as mini Goldendoodle, is one of the warmest hybrid dogs ever, as it is known for its friendly nature. This breed of dog is a crossbreed of the Golden Retriever and the Miniature Poodle.
It is a very easy to maintain pet as it is easy to train. It is very faithful to its owners and you shouldn't be surprised when it demands constant attention from you.
We will give you a brief idea about the physical appearance and characteristics of the mini Goldendoodle in the later sections of this article. First, we will tell you how much it cost you, to own this cute-looking hybrid dog.
What is the average cost of the mini Goldendoodle? This is the most important question in the minds of the people who want to own this friendly and loyal dog.
There are four main genetic types of mini Goldendoodles, based on the percentage of their purebred parents' species used for cross-breeding them. All of these types start with the letter, F, which stands for filial.
F18 – This is a genetic type that results when a purebred poodle is mated with an F1 Goldendoodle. This puppy has 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle genes.
F2 – This is a puppy that is crossbred when 2 F1 Goldendoodles mate with each other. They contain 50% of Golden Retrievers and 50% of Poodle genes.
F3 – When two F2 Goldendoodles breed with each other, it results in an F3 genetic type of dog.
The price of your mini Goldendoodle, therefore, depends on its genetic type.
How big and heavy is your mini Goldendoodle? This will determine its price in the market. The average maximum height of a mini Goldendoodle is 20 inches and its maximum weight is 50 pounds. One of the striking features of this hybrid dog is its coat.
It doesn't shed its coat quite often and is a very easy to maintain animal. The texture and quality of the coat of the mini Goldendoodle depend on the genes of its parents. The beauty of the coat and the majestic physical appearance of the mini Goldendoodle decide the price that is quoted for it.
Different places have different rates applicable for pets, based on their local laws. The price of the mini Goldendoodle is no different from this. In some places such as Niagara, the price of a mini Goldendoodle is around $2500, whereas, in other places such as Bar C Kennels, the average price is around $1500!
Who are you buying the mini Goldendoodle from? This will play a very important role in deciding the price of the dog. If you buy from responsible breeders who have enough experience in dealing with Goldendoodle breeding, you will have to pay a higher price than what you would have otherwise paid at the normal pet stores.
Though the prices are quite costly, it is highly recommended that you buy your mini Goldendoodle only from reputed, professional and experienced breeders only. You can be sure of getting the entire history of your pet, its medical conditions, details of vaccinations, and other important details from these responsible breeders.
Are you buying only the mini Goldendoodle from the breeder or are you buying a kit of services that include free vaccinations, health-checkups, dog food and other supplements? The price you pay vary based on the number of accessories that you get when you buy your pet mini Goldendoodle.
They are hypoallergenic. They don't shed their hair or fur, which make them one of the best pets for people with sensitive skin or pet allergies.
They are fiercely obsessive about their owners. They are warm, friendly and demand constant attention from you. When left alone for a long period, the mini Goldendoodle may fall sick.
Since they are very quiet and peace-loving dogs, they cannot be used as watchdogs. They don't bark at all. They don't react even when strangers enter your home.
They are very active animals and need at least 30 minutes of physical exercises every day so that they don't feel sick.
They can be trained very easily, as these dogs have excellent grasping and memory power as well. You can make them obey you very easily.
All you need to do is to brush and cut the coat of your mini Goldendoodle regularly, to keep it well-groomed. Also, get the proper shampoo for your Goldendoodle.
If one or both their parents had any serious ailments, there is a high chance of these diseases getting transferred to the mini Goldendoodles as well. Some of the common health issues that these dogs are prone to are patellar luxation (dislocation of the knee), retinal atrophy (degeneration of the retina), Von Willebrand's disease (blood clotting ailment) and gastric issues.
Before you proceed to buy a mini Goldendoodle, it is highly recommended that you do considerable research about the current pet prices in your location. Take note of the professional mini Goldendoodle breeders in your area and inquire them about the package that they offer you.
You should get your pet along with its health package, because this way, you can be sure that your dog will stay as healthy as possible. All of these will cost you a lot; however, it is worth every penny you pay for because it is associated with keeping your pet healthy and happy.


I've been working as a wedding photographer around Ireland for quite a while now. Below are some of my favourite wedding venues I've shot in the last year or so.
We're really spoiled for choice here in Ireland for wedding venues. From Weddings in Castles to Country Houses Weddings, from City Centre Wedding Venues to full on festival themed Glamping Wedding venues, we do really cover a lot on this small island.
Borris House is a private historic house dating back to the Kings of Leinster and when you choose to have your wedding at Borris House the house is exclusively yours for your wedding day. Every wedding I have done in Borris House has been different. It's a venue you can really put your stamp on and make it your own.
What I love: The lace garden at Borris House is stunning all year round. The light in the bridal suite is a dream and I also have a soft spot for their rustic ballroom.
A legendary Castle on an Island, with it's own ferry! Exclusively yours on your Wedding Day! Weddings at Waterford Castle Hotel are offered on an exclusive use basis. This means the castle is only accesible to you and your guests, with 19 rooms and suites for your family and friends. Your very own Castle Wedding!
What I love: The fact that it's on it's island of it's own means that you feel even more removed from your day to day. Also, the light in the bridal suite is unreal!
What I love: The view! The Haven Hotel looks out over the sea and you can see Hook Head on a clear day. It's a short walk for a view of the cliffs too.
Situated in the picturesque village of Castletown Geoghegan, County Westmeath, Mount Druid is an exquisite parkland of 100 acres. The purpose built tin chapel, boathouse, barn and their custom made accommodation nestle sympathetically into the landscape and offer the opportunity for a bespoke wedding to remember.
What I love: The tin chapel is an amazing ceremony and the reception in the barn is some of the most fun I've had at weddings. The vibe is unparralled in Mount Druid.
Clonabreany House is such a fun wedding venue. Everything is on site including the ceremony space. It's designed with the flow of a wedding in mind with space for drinks reception, couples portraits, dinner and dancing in to the wee hours. Bonus points for that epic dancefloor.
What I love: There are so many spots around Clonabreant House for all your portraits meaning you won't be away from the fun for too long.
Ballymagarvey Village is another one of those 'made for wedding venues'. Everything is on site, the ceremony space is a short walk from the house and the party starts as soon as you leave that room. There's a plethora of spots for photos so again, you don't have to go far.
What I love: The sun sets in just the right spot, out by the lake behind the reception space. You can nip out of your ceremony and be back before you're missed.
Horetown House is my favourite venue of them all. I'm getting married there, that's how much I love it. It's a private country house wedding venue in Co. Wexford with a laid back vibe but with excellent food and stunning grounds!
The Cliff Town House is a luxury restaurant and boutique hotel on St Stephen's Green. It has the most picturesqure sought after views for your Dublin City Centre Wedding.
Broolodge is based just outside of McCreddin village and has that small village vibe everyone's loking for. There's a beautiful Brook that runs alongside the Chapel on the grounds of the hotel. Brookhall, where your reception is held, is separate to the main hotel meaning you feel like you have the whole place to yourself.
What I love: The little chapel is so cute and if the weathers nice you can have your drinks reception by the brook! The food is incredible too.
Ashley Park House is an 18th century country house situated on the edge of Lake Ourna. It is steeped in charactor and it's higgildy piggildy rooms make it a joy to explore. The marquee has the most beautiful light. There's gardens to stroll through and games to play on the lawn. The perfect private wedding venue.
What I love: The cermony space is unmatched by any other space. It has a massive glass front which makes it look like you're on the lake. Stunning spot for portraits too.
Wedding at Dromquinna are absolutely wonderful. They have that fancy house party vibe I love! The house is exclusively yours for the duration of your wedding and with stunning views of the lake you're not going to want to leave.
What I love: That lake view, gets me every time.
Barnabrow House is situated in the very picturesque East Cork. Surrounded by rolling hills it feels like you're in the middle of nowhere. The grounds are amazing and make for a beautiful walk, just the two of you during your wedding day.
What I love: When the drinks reception is held at the front of the manor house there's a great party vibe.
Boyne Hill House is set in 38 acres of stunning gardens and parklands overlookig the Boyne River. This country house becomes your own very private residence for the duration of your wedding day.
What I love: There's a secret underground tunnell linking the main house to the reception space! It's so fun!
If you're not the country house kinda couple but want to be surrounded by lush landscape then Druids Glen is for you. The wedding area is seperate from the main hotel so you feel like you have it all to yourself and the room you have your reception in is absolutely stunning.
Faithlegg is situated about 20mins drive from Waterford City but feels like it's so much further out. The conservatory where your reception is held has the most stunning light. Not to mention the stunning house where you're drinks reception is held. If you're lucky, your ceremony and reception will be held outside.
What I love: There's a small wooded area out the back of the hotel which given the right light, is perfect for portraits.
Tulfarris is based just 40 minutes from Dublin. An 18th century manor and 4 star resort on on Blessington lake with stunning views of the Wicklow Mountains and the lake itself.
What I love: The grounds are stunning but the lake is the icing on the cake!
What I love: I'm always gonna take the opportunity to drive that golf cart around the grounds. The lake is spectacular.


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RCA – Radio Corporation of America – History
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The Professor, Talking Machine, Wireless Becomes Radio, Color Television, Nipper and Chipper and More RCA History at….
RCA – Radio Corporation of America – Wayback Machine snapshot of RCA History.
Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian electrical engineer, transmitted the first wireless signal in 1895. By the turn of the century he had formed telegraph companies in England and opened the first wireless office in New York City. In 1901, Marconi telegraphed the letter "S" across the Atlantic Ocean. The U.S. Navy was so impressed that it replaced a flock of carrier pigeons with the "wireless" for ship-to-shore communications.
Two years after inventing the phonograph, Edison brought the world the incandescent light bulb. Thirteen years later, his start-up electric company would merge with the Thomson-Houston Electric Company and be renamed General Electric.
In 1929, RCA purchased the Victor Talking Machine Company, then the world's largest manufacturer of phonographs (including the famous "Victrola") and phonograph records. This included a majority ownership of the Victor Company of Japan, or JVC. The new subsidiary then became RCA-Victor. With Victor, RCA acquired New World rights to the Nipper trademark. This Trademark is also the trademark for the British music & entertainment company HMV who now display nipper in silhouette.
In the early 1920s, David Sarnoff publicly speculated on the possibility of "every farmhouse equipped not only with a sound-receiving device but with a screen that would mirror the sights of life." The idea of television was not new, and mechanical systems had demonstrated crude pictures. But it was Sarnoff's historic meeting with engineer Vladimir Zworykin that set the stage for RCA's success at electronic television transmission and reception.
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