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Qatar 2022 and the Risks and Rewards of Sportswashing
Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?
FIFA World Cup 2022 has reached its nail-biting, knock-out stage. For big-spending host Qatar, the tournament has provided an opportunity to bask in the international spotlight, but it has also drawn scrutiny of human rights and the treatment of migrant workers in the Gulf state. On Deep Dish, Jules Boykoff and Minky Worden discuss the growing phenomenon of sportswashing, why sport appeals to autocratic governments, and how businesses, athletes, and fans can respond. Plus, we speak to sports writers and analysts to understand how fans perceive accusations of sportswashing.
NOlympians: Inside the Fight Against Capitalist Mega-Sports in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Beyond, Jules Boykoff, Fernwood Publishing, April 01, 2020
The World Cup is Exciting, Lucrative, and Deadly, Minky Worden, Newsweek, August 23, 2022
Jules Boykoff
Associate Professor, Political Science, Pacific University
Jules Boykoff is an associate professor of political science at Pacific University in Oregon and a former professional soccer player. He is also author of the book, "NOlympians: Inside the Fight Against Capitalist Mega-Sports in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Beyond".
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Minky Worden
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Regions Middle East and North Africa Global
Qatar 2022: China and Iran Confront the Political Power of the World Cup
BLOG Global Insight by Chris Morris
The prestige and popularity of the World Cup is a political force beyond any nation's control, writes Chris Morris
Confronting China over the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
BLOG Global Insight by Oliver Katz
How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?
Global Polls Find Publics Split on Beijing Boycott
BLOG Running Numbers by Craig Kafura
Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.


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Abstract: This research addresses the situated learning experiences of academics in workplaces by gaining insights into how communities of practice influence career development of academics in Cypriot public universities. The study set out to explore academics' lived experiences of community relations by taking into consideration the impact of power inequalities, access to resources, and their legitimate peripheral participation through the lens of Situated Learning Theory (Lave and Wenger 1991; Wenger 1998). To understand how academics develop their careers in Cypriot public universities, it was important to comprehend how they adapt to their disciplinary communities, engage with their peers, and perceive the existing support for learning and its outcomes. The research was informed by an interpretive paradigm. A single case study approach was used to bring to the fore academics' narratives about their participatory practices. The data were generated through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with twenty academics chosen through a combination of convenience and snowball sampling strategies. The research has been conducted during five and a half months (December 2012-May 2013). Academics' experiences in CoPs were thematically analysed. The findings revealed that academics' career development cannot be properly understood without looking into social relations among scholars and the contextual factors within and across their CoPs. Even though this study challenged Lave and Wenger's (1991) and Wenger's (1998) theorisation, the research findings confirm the significance they placed on the mutual engagement of participants in practice, since task mastery on its own cannot be perceived as a prerequisite for academics' full membership in CoPs. That is why the recommendations highlight the importance of an ongoing involvement of newcomers, who may face diverse forms of participation at the boundaries of CoPs, within the academic life of departmental communities. This is how they construct their academic identities and further develop their membership of the disciplinary CoPs.


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Here is some more information about the upcoming annual Federation of Danish Associations in Canada - The Annual General Meeting and Conference. The Danish Canadian Club in Winnipeg is hosting the conference this year because it is the 400th anniversary since Jens Munk, the Danish explorer, was sent by the king of Denmark to find the Northwest Passage. Munk overwintered in what is now Churchill, Manitoba. Please note that next year, in May of 2020, the Vancouver Island Danish Canadian Club will be hosting this event in Nanaimo. We are currently forming a Host Committee for this event so please give me a call or drop me a note if you have any ideas or would like to help out in any way.
If you are unfamiliar with the Danish explorer Jens Munk, you have a great opportunity in 2019. It is 400 years since he came to Canada - before it was known as Canada. He called the land Nova Dania (Latin for New Denmark) - the name didn't stick. Today, Jens Munk's name is almost forgotten. However, he is arguably one of the great personalities of history, who never received the recognition he deserved. Munk was Danish, an Emissary of King Christian IV, soldier, merchant, naval hero, linguist, storyteller, navigator, nurse, friend, father-figure, wise and well-liked, inspiring and idealistic. His story has so many aspects it's hard to know which angle to use. As Canadians with Danish roots, it is our story as well; and we can tell it with pride and humility. It's the story of a man who was more noble than any nobleman of the time. He showed compassion and goodwill, but never got any himself. He was an amazing navigator, he was a person with perseverance and loyalty like few. Yet he never received official recognition as one of Denmark's famous sea captains/admirals. In Denmark, there is only a cairn erected by Dansk Canadisk Selskab in Strandgaard Dyrehave, near Faxe.
The Federation of Danish Associations in Canada has established a Jens Munk Steering Committee to share his story, in Danish-Canadian circles, and with all Canadians & anyone who cares about history and the human spirit. It is a story that really goes to the core of what it means to be human.
Be adventurous and compassionate like Jens Munk!
Tom and Lynn Hedekar would love to have the company of some of our Club Members at the Winnipeg Conference!
This year's Danish Heritage Seminar promises to be an educational, inspiring and fun-filled course which explores various aspects of life in Copenhagen and abroad in the 19th century, and the phenomenon of trolls, as well as Jens Munk's expedition to find the Northwest Passage, north of Canada to China.
The Seminar is modeled on the Folk Schools in Denmark. It is being held right after the Danish Canadian Conference in Winnipeg. An important aspect of the Seminar is in English.
For more information, contact Tom Hedekar, he has brochures about the Seminar.


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COVID-19 cases up in Georgia
Georgia 29 August 2020 10:31 (UTC+04:00)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 29
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Georgia has reported 7 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infected people to 1,462, Trend reports via Georgian media.
As reported, the data of recoveries has not changed in the last 24 hours and stands at 1,196.
So far, 19 patients died of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, 5,806 people are under quarantine, and 230 are under medical observation.
Georgia reported its first case of the coronavirus on February 26, 2020. Since then more than 225,000 people have been tested for the coronavirus in the country.
The outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan - which is an international transport hub - began at a fishing market in late December 2019.
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ProSportsDaily.com > Basketball > NBA > Would Charles Barkley be the best big man in the league today?
View Full Version : Would Charles Barkley be the best big man in the league today?
He was an absolute beast back when he played. At 6'5"(?) he was able to do it all: score down low, rebound, handle, and lead a fast break. He was an efficient scorer, and could have been more efficient if he didn't attempt as many threes. How would he stack up in today's league? Would he be the best center in today's league?
Yes. Charles Barkley would be one of the best big men in any era, including this weak no good defense playing era. He may be even more dominate, with the rule changes of today, and how the refs officiate today. A flaw Charles had was defense. So, he would fit right in.
No. Too small, and relied to much on the back-to-the-basket. Also, not a strong enough defender (not sure where why some people think this league has weak defenders).
He's be great because of his passing, but he'd have limitations because the game has moved away from the basket.
Charles Barkley ran the floor with the best of them in his hey-day. His posting caused all kinds of problems, foul trouble, easy baskets for teammates, putting teams in the penalty early, teams had to help out. Which would be great today, it could lead to 3pt. shots. And he had a decent outside shot...so, if you wanted to draw the opponents big man out you could. The game has moved away from solid one-on-one defense.
He would be Zach Randolph but much more explosive. Defense wouldn't be as huge of an issue for him as well. He'll easily be a top PF. Game translates well for him.
Barkley would be a beast. Prime Barkley would average 25 plus points and 12 plus rebounds in this era.
he would not be asked to defended muscle bound 6'11 post players every night today. His combination of speed and power would make him a better defender today then he was in his time. Barkley was ahead of his time if anything. I think he would be an improved version of Blake Griffen.
Yes. He played in the greatest era of bigmen and still held his own like any of them. And I actually think his passing skills would translate even better with all these shooting of this era. If his size didn't matter for banging down low and positioning himself for rebounding with those guys, it's safer to assume he would grab more rebounds now.
More rebounds? IDK about that. More three point shooting usually leads to less rebounds for those in the paint.
He would easily be a super star and probably the best big in the game... keep in mind Barkley's all time stats are very similar to Duncan's.
You guys are nuts if you think Barkley wouldn't be great today.. He's easily a top 5 power forward of all time..
He def wasn't a C ... but as a pf in today's game yes I would say he would be among the best. Anthony Davis would probably be better if he was healthy and on the court more though.
Lots of PF's don't play enough D these days. He would be unstoppable offensively.
My gut reaction when I first read this thread was "yes of course." Then I sat down and thought about it. I went through all the big men in the league currently and after doing some research I'm going to have to go with "yes of course." Tim Duncan is past his prime. Dirk would make for a great debate but he's also past his prime. Don't get me wrong 2 way players like Millsap, Horford and *healthy* Marc Gasol are great. Aldridge is thriving in San Antonio and Anthony Davis has shown monster potential. Plus there are young upside bigs like Karl Anthony Towns. There are competitors worth mentioning but none of them have the combination of being at the peaks and being able to dominate like Barkley. Probably one of the most underrated offensive players in NBA History.
plug Barkley in where ever you want in that list ... he is really right up there with the top 5 pf's all time. To me its no question he would dominate today and pretty much in any era as the numbers suggest he is among the elite for his position.
Yeah I laughed seeing comparisons to these guys. Barkley was an absolute monster.
Comparisons to Randolph in terms of paint control.
He'd probably play at the 4, but not a good enough outside shooter to stretch the defenses.
best Big man? He's 6'5 right, no.
Why would he be defending SF's? He wasn't a terrible shooter and he had no incentive to be one. With all the shooting coaches and emphasis on shooting these days, Barkley would be able to hit the .350% mark. That's not bad and good enough to stretch the defense. He's 6'5 but he dominated against 6'10 dudes. Dennis Rodman was 6'7. It's not always about height here. He would absolutely DESTROY guys like Love and LaMarcus. His perimeter game wasn't terrible, he could run the floor, he was powerful enough to back anyone down. I don't see an argument there.
He would be the player you get guys who can stretch the defense to play around. He would be the focal point of the offense.
exactly Barkely stretches your defense by collapsing it. you need multiple guys rotating to stop him from dunking on your head every time down.
6'6, 252 lbs ... You can say he was undersized, but he know how to use his body.
-His career numbers 22.1 ppg, 11.7 rpg over 15 seasons.
-His best rebounding year was in 86-87 with 14.7 rpg.
-His best offensive season was in 87-88 at 28.3 ppg.
The guys was a monster, who cares how tall he was... Remember he was a big man in the era when big men were still dominant and he put up those numbers.
The question was "would Charles Barkley be the BEST big man".
He'd be a superstar I have little doubt. But the best is a mighty hill to climb.
Barkley admitted he was only 6'4"ish.
I loved Barkley as a player, but to be the very best among all bigs you have to play D too.
How so? This is one of the weakest eras for big men in NBA history.
The mighty hill he'd have to climb this season would be being better than LMA, Millsap, a down year for AD and a rookie KAT. He is and would be better than all of them.
Also, you don't have to be great on one side of the court to be the best, otherwise Kawhi would definitely be better than Curry because of his stellar play on both sides. But we all collectively realize Curry's O is so much better than Kawhi's, not even Kawhi's stellar defense closes the gap on who is the better player.
It is the same here. Millsap's defense is not so good that it would bridge the gap between how much better Barkley's O and rebounding would be over Millsap's.
If LMA is doing just fine without defense, Barkley would do better. That's my case.
No, but he'd be an all-star. I could see him averaging 21-22ppg, 8.5reb, 3.8asst. Along those lines.
I honestly do think we'd see his career averages take a slight dip in today's league. Nothing drastic. He'd still be a force and would instantly turn things around in Philly playing with Noel/Okafor.
Yeah the PF debate is always the most fun. You could literally plug any of them in at #2 and make a strong case.
Curious what current players you would rank above him RIGHT NOW?
Yep this is pretty much spot-on. With Davis and Towns having potential to be on that level as well. And Porzingis potential to be far better than all.
I thought we were talking about this season so Griffin and Marc Gasol obviously have been injured.
If they are healthy Barkley is battling with Griffin for best currently with AD if he bounces back and KAT if he improves as expected.
Porzingis is a little further off developmentally but he will possibly be in the mix in the future as well.
Draymond Green on steroids with the best post up game in the league that is what Barkley would be in the nba today.
Prime Barkley was a beast. He would be an elite player today.
One of the most incredible players in NBA history when you account for what he did at all of 6'4. It really should not have been possible to post the numbers he did, and I highly, highly doubt anybody will ever do it again.
u right, small ball lineups don't exist in today's league.
If Draymond Green, who is 6'6 or 6'7 at best, plays center effectively, then Barkley can too. In fact, Barkley would neutralize Draymond's effectiveness on the court.


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Israel's new-old Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a hard choice following his thorny, sour visit to Washington, D.C.
He can continue opposing the two-state solution, go on building settlements in the West Bank, continue to oppose a meaningful peace process with Syria and continue to view a comprehensive regional peace deal with the Arab world as a threat or a ploy rather than an opportunity. Or, he can choose to change his dogmatic positions and cooperate with President Barack Obama's efforts to bring peace to Israel and its neighbors.
If he chooses to do the latter, Netanyahu will jeopardize his hard-line, right-wing coalition government.
If, however, he chooses to be an obstacle to peace, Netanyahu will jeopardize Israel's chief national security asset: its relationship with the United States. And he will be doing so at a critical time: when the two allies need to cooperate on addressing the Iranian challenge.
Netanyahu is not the first Israeli prime minister facing this dilemma. He himself did, albeit to a lesser extent, during his first term in office, when he faced pressure from the Clinton administration.
In the past, Israeli prime ministers developed various tactics to reduce the pressure. They used a variety of stalling techniques. They pitted one member of the administration against others. They complained about coalition pressures. They winked and nodded, saying one thing and doing another. They tried to shift the agenda to distract the administration. They begged and pleaded and sometimes even threatened. And, most effectively, they leveraged Congress against the executive branch, a tactic that often proved successful.
Well, not in Obama's Washington.
Reports from both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, as well as from Israeli officials and journalists, say that Netanyahu was shocked to learn how hard it will be to manipulate this U.S. administration. President Obama very much wants to achieve comprehensive, regional Middle East peace. He declared repeatedly that he views this goal as a key national security objective and he has done almost everything possible to demonstrate that he is serious. He has little tolerance for winks and nods. He's a straightforward, businesslike, can-do kind of politician.
Netanyahu must have guessed what is awaiting him at the White House. What he apparently failed to realize until his visit last week to Washington was how deeply things have changed on Capitol Hill. According to reports from all three meetings Netanyahu held with groups of legislators in Congress, he was repeatedly grilled on West Bank settlements. Many of his interlocutors on Capitol Hill were underwhelmed by his arguments. When asked about settlements, he clumsily replied that settlements were not the issue, but the Palestinian refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
What Netanyahu fails to understand, congressional leaders and their staffers say, is that this overwhelmingly Democratic Congress is determined to do whatever it can to support the policies of a popular Democratic president. If Netanyahu is seeking allies in Congress to undercut presidential policies, he may find several marginal minority members in both houses. But congressional Democrats, including Israel's closest friends on the Hill, will not play that game.
These congressional leaders increasingly seem to share the view that to be a true friend of Israel means to support the two-state solution, the only viable scenario that will allow Israel to live long-term in peace and security as a Jewish and democratic state. The two-state solution is the standard in Obama's Washington, and the settlements -- a key obstacle to reaching that solution -- are as unacceptable to Congress as they are to the president.
This is a moment of truth not only for Netanyahu but also for American supporters of Israel. This moment is not about supporting one leader against the other. It is about asserting our vision of Israel. Do we want to see a de facto binational state, a garrison state, an undemocratic state that gradually turns into a pariah internationally, or do we want to see a just, democratic state, with a solid Jewish majority, which lives in peace and security with all its neighbors and with the entire Arab world?
Obama's Washington is offering an unprecedented opportunity to realize the vision of an Israel we can all be proud of. Let's help Israel take advantage of that opportunity.
Ori Nir is the spokesperson for Americans for Peace Now.


The common theme in recent decades is the growing waist size of men. Over the past two decades, there has been a public cry over those who carry more fat than what is considered "healthy." Some women tend to select those that are fit, in shape, and vastly wealthy, but this is not always the biggest reality out there. Listen ladies, while it is great to find that guy who spends more time in front of the mirror than you do, the truth is, these guys are few and far apart. As we age, the body experiences extreme changes that can really have you wondering what happened over the years. When the looks go away, where do you stand with your significant other? This is why it is a good reason to be open-minded to a bigger guy, a big handsome man. Listed below are five important tips for dating big handsome men you have been crushing on.
Have Some Fun. If there is one thing a big handsome man enjoys, it is a good time. There is a good chance this guy of yours can grill a great filet and can relax with a few beers. In addition, a big handsome man is someone who will relax with you at the end of the night and watch that movie you have wanted to see. The point here is that if you want to keep a big handsome man, you will not want to be dull.
Don't Criticize His Eating Habits. It really is simple; don't criticize his eating habits and he won't criticize yours. You both are trying to build something that lasts, so attacking something that he may already know is a problem will only lead him to become defensive.
There are Some Perks to that Belly of His. Ok, you both know he has a little extra around the midsection. After you get past this, take a look at what perks you can get ladies. When you cuddle or lay in his lap, think of his bigger belly as a comfortable spot for your head; a pillow if you will. Try not to let him know that you are using his belly for this reason and you should be golden in his heart.
No Dieting. Look, a huge perk to dating big handsome men is the point that you do not have to worry about any fad dieting, for the both of you. Enjoy life as it is and eat up while you build your relationship.
Don't Let Looks Fool You. Dating big handsome men do not automatically mean that he just engorges his face with sweets and is lazy. The truth is he may actually be pretty healthy. Many guys who are bigger tend to simply have a little more around the waist, but sometimes this can translate to a longer life span. In addition, if you date a big handsome man simply because you think he is not very active, then you may be surprised. Some guys just enjoy life and decide that a big belly is perfect for them. Hey, if they are happy, you should be as well.


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An elegant oasis of space and calm, Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel is the ideal luxury destination in Tokyo where guests can enjoy a 360 degree view of the bustling city and Mount Fuji. Occupying the top 14 floors of the 52-story tower, the hotel offers guests an unparalleled level of comfort and personalized service as well as top class gourmet dining options at the heart of the vibrant city.
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CENTENNIAL, CO - June 8, 2016. Chronicle Graphics, the developers of OnePager, a project presentation tool that creates rich visual summaries in seconds, will exhibit at Merck Project Manager Day 2016, slated for Wednesday, June 15th.
The all-day event, sponsored by Merck's IT department, is geared towards showcasing technology and sharing industry news with project managers. Chronicle Graphics will be one of 20 vendors that will see 200 attendees over the course of the day.


Manufacturers of medical, aerospace, prototype and complex multi-face parts have long understood the positive impact that 5-axis machining can have on productivity and quality, simply by consolidating operations. Makino's a51nx-5XU 5-axis horizontal machining centre raises these capabilities to a new level, building on the quality, durability and reliability of the nx-series next-generation horizontal machining platform. With a newly designed 5th-axis table and work-pallet magazine, this new machining centre enables manufacturers of complex parts to obtain the highest levels of utilisation and efficiency.
The linear X, Y and Z axes of the a51nx-5XU are built from the same proven structure as Makino's industry-leading a51nx horizontal machining centre. Its rigid bed casting with three-point levelling system provides a solid foundation for all critical machine components. A tiered-column design redirects machining forces and resists deflection even high in the Y-axis. These features are further complemented by high-performance linear guides, for long-term reliability. Altogether, the a51nx-5XU design offers dynamic stiffness and exceptional vibration management for the highest degree of cutting stability.
With increasing demand for small-part 5-axis machining, many companies are adding aftermarket 5th-axis rotary tables to 4-axis machining centres. However, these 5-axis retrofits frequently offer less rigidity and pose several challenges in cable interface management. The a51nx-5XU avoids these issues with a single casting design that houses and integrates the B- and C-axis' twin direct-drive motors. This single-piece casting provides ideal rigidity and a minimised profile that reduces interference between the spindle and worktable. All cables are concealed to the roofline of the machine's splashguard and can be easily accessed and managed outside of the machining area. The a51nx-5XU rotary table design eliminates the stack-up errors, loss of rigidity and cable management challenges common to many table-on-table designs.
The design of the large direct-drive motors within the B and C axes enhance the productive capabilities of the a51nx-5XU, providing rapid traverse rates of 75 rpm and 150 rpm to minimise non-cut times. Jacket cooling of the direct-drive motor stators and bearing perimeters eliminate all risk of thermal deformation to help maintain repeatable, high-accuracy performance with exceptional quality. The C-axis also benefits from a BT-style 50-taper Big Plus (BBT50) interface and clamping mechanism, which provides location and clamping of the workpiece within the 5-axis machine envelope.
Traditionally, one of the biggest challenges associated with 5-axis part production has been automated capabilities. This is why Makino designed the a51nx-5XU with a unique work-pallet magazine (WPM) that simplifies pallet changes in horizontally oriented 5-axis applications, and facilitates unattended operation for more value-added labour demands.
The WPM takes the place of a traditional horizontal pallet changer, providing manufacturers with automated load/unload capabilities for maximum machine utilisation. This technology follows a similar design to that of Makino's proven matrix tool magazine, ensuring quick and reliable transfer of workpieces between magazine and machine worktable. The standard WPM offers storage capacity of 22 different workpieces with sizes up to 300 mm in diameter by 300 mm tall. An optional, larger capacity WPM provides storage of up to 58 workpieces with diameters up to 200 mm. Parts are mounted directly to the 50-taper dual-contact tool holders (BBT50) and stored in the WPM matrix. This capability makes the a51nx-5XU an ideal solution for continuous, unattended manufacturing in both high-mix, low-volume and low-mix, high-volume production environments.
The WPM system includes a dedicated work-setting station (WSS) for loading and setup operations, providing convenient and ergonomic operator access. A nearby work data management panel allows operators to process data defined per pallet and manage work schedules. Priorities can be set and changed for each pallet, helping to accommodate for engineering changes or urgent one-off part orders. For advanced levels of scheduling control and machine networking, the a51nx-5XU can also be equipped with Makino's MAS-A5 control system.


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Toronto's Yung Tory is back with another banger featuring his OTF label boss Lil Durk. Yung Tory has some of the best melodies among all of Canada's newcomers and he proves his worth again with this banger. Listen below.


I have always been a big peanut butter fan, but it has only gotten worse since I've been pregnant! I could eat peanut butter on just about anything! I rounded up 50 amazing peanut butter recipes that will meet all your peanut buttery cravings!
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Thanks for including my Peanut Butter Bread! These all look so yummy!
All these recipes look so yummy!!!


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Staci Bilbo, Ph.D.
Staci Bilbo, Ph.D., is associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at Harvard Medical School and the director of research for the Lurie Center for Autism at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children. Her research is broadly focused on the mechanisms by which the immune and endocrine systems interact with the brain to impact health and behavior. Bilbo was the recipient of the Robert Ader New Investigator Award from the Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society (PNIRS) in 2010 and the Frank Beach Young Investigator Award from the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) in 2011. Bilbo has served on the board of directors for the PNIRS, and was the Invited Mini-Review Editor for Brain, Behavior and Immunity from 2012-15.
She has served on the editorial board since 2010. Bilbo received her B.A. in psychology and biology from the University of Texas at Austin and her Ph.D. in neuroendocrinology at Johns Hopkins University. She was on the faculty at Duke University from 2007-2016 before she joined the faculty at Harvard in 2017.


I promised YESTERDAY that I would tell you the who, what, where, why and hows today!
My number one purpose was to shop Long Arm quilting machines at the quilt show. Even though I really did not expect Mr. Boss to purchase one this weekend, I knew if I did not get my hands on a few, I would never really know which one I should even set my sights on!
I have been dreaming of a Long Arm for about 10 years now. I have avoided many quilts and turned down requests from friends and customers based on the fact that doing a quilt any larger than 70x70 inches make me go crazy! I actually start going crazy once a quilt exceeds 48x48 inches!!
I have actually never touched a machine until this weekend.
I have watched countless episodes on quilt TV shows. Countless Youtube videos. And of course, have seen a gazillion finished products.
Okay...back on point. The Houston Quilt Festival!
A little birdie (maybe my very own local quilt shop?) told me that the long arm companies bring many machines to demonstrate and some conduct classes all week. They would prefer to have someone take them off site, then haul them all back home. And they are used..they can't sell them for full retail to a customer. So, DEALS, ladies....DEALS on DEMOS!!
We bee lined to the booths. We hit Gammill, BabyLock, A-1, HandiQultand kind of swept by the others.
First off, why did I rule out the others? They were not on my top list after my extensive online research the past few years. Did I mention that I used to send links of machines to Mr. Boss on occasion. Marketing to your hubby is pretty key, especially if he is in the business of marketing, right?
Second reason for passing them by. Basic construction. You can literally SEE the difference in frames and machines. Steel versus aluminum. Bulkiness versus too simplistic.
I will give you the SIMPLIFIED breakdown. There is so much more, but I don't want to bore!
Dazzle you with the fancy lighting.
The oldest company in town.
Service. My quilt shop would be my go-to guys. Perfect support!
Offered a "decent" deal on the demo.
It just "felt" strange to me.
The movement was not smooth. Maybe it was the set-up. Maybe it was the environment. I just felt that if you are at a show, the machine should be running at it's best...and it wasn't.
The price was 3,000 more than the Gammill? It was a bit perplexing.
Only ONE demo was available. So they were very pushy on us making a quick decision.
Note: I REALLY wanted to like this one, I swear. I just didn't, which saddens me a bit!
Company was founded by a quilter. A woman that wanted to make a LA for women just like me...at home, making my own quilts and a small home business.
The NICEST salespeople ever. Informative.
Maintenance. Just the bobbin case every other bobbin change.
7 Instruction DVD videos with purchase.
Didn't mess around. Gave the quote right away and didn't pressure us to buy.
Every FMQ I did turned out exactly how I wanted it. Effortlessly. I was making leaves, hearts, flowers, and even attempting the difficult feather patterns!!
Did I mention that the President of the company gave out his cell to arrange for pick up? Then he helped box the machines up. That kind of service is just my style!
The only concern is that they were bought by an investment company. But what sewing machine company HASN'T been lately? It just wasn't a deal breaker.
Yes....to all. EVERY SINGLE MACHINE could be upgraded with computers and it didn't sound like too much work (except possibly Gammill).
I hope this helps if you are looking, searching. I must reiterate, I have not been paid or received any special deals from any of the companies. This was just MY experience. I would not be surprised if someone else had a completely different experience!
Pretty, pretty girl!!!!!! I can imagine ....you feel like a child with a new toy today, don´t you??
I can´t wait to see some work done on it! Do you think you will have enough room for it in your studio??? I can make room in my living room! LOL! Just let me know. The only problem is that I am on the other side of the planet!!!
Awesome! I can only hope that one day I will get my hands on a long arm for myself.
It is really nice to hear (read) your option. I think this might help me make up my mind. Could not be happier for you. can't wait to see what you do with it. Always look forward to your post.
Congratulations on your longarm! How awesome! I'm saving up to buy one but I have to build a new studio for it first since I have no place in my house to put one. Right now I use my mom's but since she is two states away I can only use it for really big quilts. She though loves hers and uses it for everything from giant quilts to 12' square wall hangings. I'll be anxious to hear how you're liking yours as you go along!
I hope it helps. Like I said, I can only comment on my own experience, but if it helps someone else that is contemplating such a high expense..you want to be fully armed, right?
Thanks for all the congrats...I got the phone call today while I was out that my frame is getting shipped out tomorrow...aaaarghhh...now I have to be patient!
And there have been questions about where it is going....stay tuned. I am going to need my blog friends through the trials and tribulations!!
I am wondering if you have your Avante up and running? I am wondering if you have any tensions issues. I purchased one three months ago, and have yet to get the tension correct?
I have had her up and running since late November! I did have some tension issues on my third quilt, but I quickly learned I had threaded the machine wrong. One little thing near the needle. I glance over the directions every once in awhile because sometimes I thread a certain part backwards. Also, with Longarm machines, you MUST make sure your bobbin thread tension is correct each time. Unlike a domestic machine, they do require a little more tweaking! My tension was messed up in the early spring when I was working on a large auction quilt. It was VERY heavy and was t-shirts top and minky bottom. I had to redo all the tension on the next quilt. Hope this helps!??!?!
And, I found that my Handiquilter representative was VERY helpful. I would see if you could have them help you out!


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https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Polluting-Potrero-power-plant-closer-to-closure-3234659.php
Polluting Potrero power plant closer to closure
By Wyatt Buchanan
Published 4:00 am PST, Friday, November 9, 2007
One of the state's oldest and dirtiest power plants, which sits on the edge of a booming San Francisco neighborhood, could shut down as soon as 2009, city leaders announced at a ceremony at the plant Thursday.
Those leaders, including Mayor Gavin Newsom and Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, signed a largely symbolic "term sheet" with the owners of the Mirant Corp. power plant located just east of the Dogpatch neighborhood.
"A lot of work needs to happen. We're not announcing a closure," Newsom said before the signing ceremony, which he said resulted from two years of discussion between the city and Mirant. The term sheet is not legally binding and will be used as the framework for an actual agreement that will require approval from the Board of Supervisors, the mayor and Mirant.
Still, the mayor said the signing represented "an important day in the history of the city" and closing the plant would be a bookend to the closure of the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. power plant at Hunters Point last year.
The document specifies that the plant will shut down as soon as Mirant is granted permission to do so by the California Independent System Operator, which oversees the state's power grid, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. To get that go-ahead, the city will replace the plant with another fossil-fuel burning plant, to be located a few blocks south, that is smaller and less polluting, and will operate fewer hours.
The 27 acres of bay shore property where the old plant is now would be redeveloped by Mirant with the assistance of the city - assistance that includes a $2 million payment to the energy company to defray planning and development costs charged by San Francisco.
The president of Mirant's California operations, who signed the term sheet, said the company will talk with community members about the best use for the land, though it is unlikely to be residential.
"It's really going to be collaborative. We have no preconceived notions," said President John Chillemi, who noted that two electrical substations near the plant would remain intact.
The closure of the plant was pushed largely by people living near it, said Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, who represents the district that includes the Dogpatch neighborhood.
"The community held our feet to the fire," Maxwell said.
But closing the Mirant plant has taken much more than applying pressure on politicians, as the independent system operator placed strict requirements for power generation after the state energy crisis.
To meet those requirements, which include having a significant amount of generation within city limits, the city approved a $500 million project to build what amounts to a 53-mile-long extension cord running under the bay from Pittsburg to San Francisco to ensure power reliability.
In-city generation will come from the new $230 million power plant to be built near Illinois and 25th streets. The plant will consist of three natural-gas fueled turbines that will run when demand is at high levels in the city.
Some people worried that the old plant would continue running once the new plant was built, thereby significantly increasing pollution. The terms agreed to Tuesday are meant to prevent that scenario.
Still, there are objections to the plan. The director of the city's Department of the Environment, Jared Blumenfeld, has raised concerns about building a fossil fuel power plant. One local environmental group, the Brightline Defense Project, has sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over greenhouse gas regulations in an effort to stop construction.
Newsom said Tuesday that he hopes use of the new plant is short lived and that his vision is for "complete energy independence in San Francisco."
"We are the pace car for other cities across the nation and intend to be the pace car for cities across the world," he said.
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Education Charity Welcomes Nine Young Malawian Girls to Scholarship Programme
By Lara Bryant on	 August 20, 2021 0 Comments
46% of girls in Malawi get married before the age of 18, resulting in many not having the chance to get an education. Rare Charity is working to provide educational opportunities for young girls in Malawi through the "Back to School" project which launched in late 2019.
The 'Back to School' project is a scholarship programme giving young girls the chance to gain an education and to improve their life and wellbeing. The charity focuses on the tea growing regions of Malawi such as Satemwa, where their nine new scholars live.
The charity provides access, opportunities and opens doors to girls who may otherwise find it difficult to gain a proper education. In December 2020, the seed funder, Fore Trust provided a £15,000 grant which has gone towards providing enough financial support for the nine new scholars.
Wongani Jambo, a Rare Charity scholar who has recently graduated from university, says "Satemwa is one of the communities where the majority of girls do not go further with education". This is due to many reasons, but mainly due to the high costs of school fees and the high rates of child marriages within the area.
Malawi has some of the highest rates of child marriages in the world with 46% of girls marrying before the age of 18. This being a huge obstacle for girls gaining education and going further with higher education such as university.
By welcoming 9 new scholars, the charity is able to give some of the young girls a fantastic opportunity they wouldn't have had access to otherwise. Henrietta Lovell, founder and chair of trustees for Rare Charity, comments: "We are very excited to have the opportunity to assist these 9 young girls through our secondary school scholars project".
Overall, the charity now supports 23 young scholars from the Satemwa area with 14 currently studying at university or other higher learning institutions and 3 recent graduates – Osman Karimu, Enelys Black and Wongani Jambo.
Osman Karimu, a recent graduate. Photo: Rare Charity
Unfortunately, the closures of schools due to the pandemic in March 2020 meant that there was greater pressure on young girls to abandon their education. However, Rare Charity works with two secondary schools in an attempt to mitigate the risks of a young girl's homelife interfering with her studies. These two schools also provide regular school meals in order to try and help the increasing food insecurity in the area.
Wongani Jambo, a recent graduate supported by the charity. Photo: Rare Charity
Rare Charity continues on their journey to seek more funding in order to provide even more girls from Malawi with the opportunity to pursue an education and follow their goals and ambitions. By doing so, the charity is able to improve communities and living conditions and pull many out of poverty. With continual funding for 3-5 years, the charity aims to enrol 10 new girls a year onto this scholarship programme and lead them towards the careers they dream of.
Lara Bryant
Lara is a Social Sciences student at UCL with interests in gender studies, childhood & education and social activism. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism following her studies.


How similar are the event concepts encoded by different languages? So far, few event domains have been investigated in any detail. The PUT project extends the systematic cross-linguistic exploration of event categorisation to a new domain, that of placement events (putting things in places and removing them from places). The goal of this task is to explore cross-linguistic universality and variability in the semantic categorisation of placement events (e.g., 'putting a cup on the table').
Bowerman, M., Gullberg, M., Majid, A., & Narasimhan, B. (2004). Put project: The cross-linguistic encoding of placement events. In A. Majid (Ed.), Field Manual Volume 9 (pp. 10-24). Nijmegen: Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. doi:10.17617/2.492916.
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To help you idle away the summer, The Phi Beta Kappa Society compiled a list of selected reading. The 2015 Summer Reading List is a combination of new and classic books, suggested by Phi Beta Kappa national office staff, The American Scholar editors, and Phi Beta Kappa members worldwide who contributed on our Facebook page. This is by no means exhaustive, but rather a good start for a summer guided by the love of learning.
Share a comment on our Facebook page and tell us how many of these titles you have read and which titles we should have included.
A powerful memoir from NBC's news anchor and his battle with cancer.
Stanford University psychologist explains how teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity in the worlds of business, education, and sports.
Columbia University professor maps out the superstring theory in physics in an approachable format.
Hamlin offers a voice for evolutionary feminists of the late 19th to discuss their scientific findings in their own words.
Watch Samuelson's lecture from the Rhodes College Phi Beta Kappa chapter event, "Communities in Conversation."
A grounded and personal approach to philosophy and how it dictates life.
A study of the everlasting sanctuary that is the library.
A delicious course of easy-to-swallow math concepts explained through recipes.
Stunning World War II era page-turner about the intersection of the lives of a blind French girl and German boy.
Bringing to life the foundations of math and reason in an engaging way for everyday use.
Acclaimed New Yorker writer dives into a lifelong obsession with surfing and its resulting adventures.
Thrilling tale of two men--one an ambitious architect, and the other, a cunning serial killer--and the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago.
The effects of war are often spoken about in terms of casualties of life, but here they are expanded to include casualties of culture.
Rather than "science fiction," which creates new technologies in the future, Atwood describes her work as "speculative fiction" because the post-apocalyptic world she creates includes things in existence in the present.
Set in post-apartheid South Africa, an author's journey to reconciliation through her biographer's search for truth.
A guide to understanding how we react to change, told through the perspective of two mice and two "little people."
Combining several decades of cognitive research, Kahneman explains the two modes of thought in terms of prospect theory, cognitive biases, and happiness.
A collection of nine short stories by Indian American author Jhumpa Lahiri about the lives of Indians and Indian Americans who are caught between the culture they have inherited and the "New World."
The earliest known work from the beloved author, Watchman follows up on the lives of the characters featured in To Kill A Mockingbird and the transformation of 1950s America.
A first-hand account, in graphic novel form, of Congressman John Lewis's lifelong struggle for civil and human rights.
McDougall follows the Tarahumara Indian tribe in the Mexican Copper Canyons and explores why the human species has developed an ability for endurance running.
Entertaining explanation of scientific questions for the inner nerd.
Neuroscientist Tononi explores the depths of consciousness through the eyes of Galileo.


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Boys basketball: Winthrop rolls by neighboring rival Monmouth
Ramblers take big early lead, then withstand Monmouth rally to improve to 8-0.
By Drew BonifantKennebec Journal
WINTHROP — The Winthrop boys basketball team caught Monmouth off-balance with its trademark defensive intensity on Friday night.
And by the time the Mustangs adapted, it was too late.
Ryan Baird scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Cam Hachey added 11 and the Ramblers improved to 8-0 with a 59-46 win over Mountain Valley Conference rival Monmouth. The Mustangs fell to 5-2.
"We want to play hard for 32 minutes, and that's what Monmouth does," Winthrop coach Todd MacArthur said. "I tip my cap off, they are probably the hardest-working program in the conference. Those kids work their tails off, and that's a reflection of Wade (Morrill) as a coach.
"We had to make sure we matched their intensity and their effort, and make sure our skill set won over their skill set. I believe in our kids' skill set."
Monmouth got 23 points from Gabe Martin, but Morrill said it took a while for his players to get used to the aggressive defense they knew was coming.
"It's just hard to replicate their intensity in practice," he said. "In real time, if you can see it, you get accustomed to the speed with which they close, the speed with which they show for the help. … The first half was the story of the game, they outscored us by 18 in the first half. Second half we started to get going a little bit, but a little bit too late."
Winthrop led 16-8 after the first quarter, but opened the second quarter on a 14-0 run to take command of the game for good. Monmouth didn't get within single digits until a Manny Calder drive made it 55-46 in the last minute of play.
The Mustangs outscored Winthrop 31-26 in the second half, but Morrill said more is needed for Monmouth to beat Winthrop, Boothbay and the rest of the top teams in Class C South.
"We're 13 points worse than our best competition, so we've got to get better," he said. "We want to come over here and play our best game. Not our best 16 minutes, but our best game."
Brock Bates added eight points for Monmouth. Gavin Perkins scored eight points for Winthrop, while Jevin Smith had four steals and Smith and Noah Grube had five rebounds apiece.
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NFL Draft News & Analysis
NFL Draft - current
Winners and losers from Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft
By Ben Linsey
With the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft in the books, it is time for a tradition unlike any other — declaring winners and losers mere minutes after the selections were made. It is entirely too early to determine whether these players are going to pan out in their new homes, but where is the fun in a reasoned, wait-and-see approach? Using what we know up to this point and all the data at PFF's disposal — much of which can be found in sources like our Big Board and Draft Guide — these are who we deem as the biggest winners and losers from the first night of action.
[Editor's note: Check out PFF's 2020 Mock Draft Hub, NFL Draft Big Board and NFL Mock Draft Simulator. PFF Elite subscribers can also download the 1,250-page 2020 NFL Draft Guide. For extensive coverage of the 2020 NFL Draft, check out all of PFF's 2020 NFL Draft coverage in one place.]
Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys — two teams that had a No. 1 wide receiver fall into their laps and didn't mess it up
Some of the best value in the draft came as the top wide receiver prospects slid further and further down the board, namely Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb. If you had told the Broncos and Cowboys before the draft that they would be able to take either of those players without having to move up, they would have probably laughed it off. And yet, here we are.
As for the Broncos — a team that desperately needed a playmaker with some speed opposite Courtland Sutton — getting Jeudy at pick 15 is the definition of a steal. He has rare movement skills at the wide receiver position and route-running ability that should make his transition to life in the NFL a smooth one. On an Alabama offense that was full of NFL wide receivers, he was the alpha. Jeudy generated a passer rating of 125.0 or higher on his targets in both 2018 and 2019, earning 100 or more targets both years. Drew Lock should be a happy man.
Similarly, the Cowboys were able to land the sixth-ranked player on the PFF Big Board at the 17th overall pick in the draft. Wide receiver wasn't necessarily a pressing need with Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup already in the fold, but, my lord, NFL defenses have a problem now. Lamb's 14 receiving yards per target since 2018 are over two full yards higher than any wide receiver in the class with 100-plus targets over that two-year span. He's so dynamic with the ball in his hands, capable of turning the routine into the extraordinary on a play-by-play basis.
When it comes to pure value in the first 32 picks, these are the best two picks of the draft (excluding Joe Burrow at 1 and Tua Tagovailoa at 5).
Jan 7, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) catches a touchdown pass against Clemson Tigers safety Tanner Muse (19) during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game at Levi's Stadium. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Having multiple first-round picks makes it easy to overrate how strong a team's draft class is. Sometimes too much credence is lent to the quantity rather than the quality. I don't think that is the case here for Minnesota.
Justin Jefferson may not be the perfect fit for the Vikings with his slot-heavy profile at LSU and uncertainties about whether he can beat press-man coverage, but there is no denying his talent. He was a top-32 player on the PFF Big Board with clear strengths — absurd production at LSU in 2019, very strong athletic testing at the NFL combine and good hands to pair with obvious after-the-catch ability. The Vikings needed a difference-maker to pair with Adam Thielen after the loss of Stefon Diggs, and Jefferson figures to be that, even if we were a tad lower on him than most.
They followed the Jefferson pick by trading back from 25 to 31 (something that is never going to get a complaint from us) and filling another need with a good player fit and solid value — Jeff Gladney at cornerback. With more experience than just about any cornerback in the class, Gladney is battle tested. Not only that, but he has plenty of experience in quarters, something that meshes well with the two-high safety coverages that Mike Zimmer defenses tend to employ.
Gladney is an instinctual player who will take chances on some plays in front of him because he trusts his ability to recover, and for good reason. Gladney allowed just 19 receptions on his 78 targets 10 or more yards downfield over the last two seasons. Moving back and still getting that player at an area of need is a home run for Minnesota.
Don Martindale
We need to have a talk about what happened at off-ball linebacker in the back half of this draft. The Los Angeles Chargers (who we'll get to in a bit) traded back into the first round to select Kenneth Murray at 23rd overall. Then the Seattle Seahawks selected Jordyn Brooks one pick before the Baltimore Ravens at 27, leaving PFF's top off-ball linebacker in the class (depending on how you choose to classify Isaiah Simmons) to slide to the Ravens at 28. I imagine Don "Wink" Martindale couldn't be happier as Baltimore's defensive coordinator.
Murray and Brooks both came in below the 60 mark on PFF's Big Board, simply because it's hard to project them as quality coverage linebackers in the NFL. Attacking downfield… check… stopping the run… check… running up the seam with a tight end or having a feel for where to be in zone coverage… not so much. Queen is not only a dynamic athlete, but he has shown the ability to be an above-average coverage linebacker. He graded at 81.8 in that area with LSU this past season. Queen slots in nicely on a Martindale defense that had success in 2019 by moving players around and using them in a multifaceted approach. Filling one of Baltimore's biggest needs is the cherry on top.
Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Patrick Queen (8) reacts during the second quarter of the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
I'm trying to picture a worse first-round outcome for the Chargers, and I'm having trouble doing it. At least they didn't trade up for Justin Herbert.
What they should have done — if they were planning on going quarterback at all with their first pick — was trade up to jump the Miami Dolphins for Tua Tagovailoa. The fact that they didn't leads me to believe that either they didn't think the Dolphins were going to take Tua, or they preferred Herbert the entire time. That second option is tough to wrap your head around, even with the injury concerns for Tagovailoa.
Herbert just wasn't all that good as a college quarterback, which is troubling when projecting to the NFL because the defenses only get better. He missed too many open throws, and he shrank in the games against quality opponents with merely average to poor games against teams with solid defenses. Ideal size and athleticism? Arm talent? Yeah, those are there, but when it comes to the more important things surrounding playing the quarterback position, there are just too many questions with Herbert to justify a top-10 selection.
If you thought things were done after that, you were wrong. The Chargers then compounded their mistake by giving up an early third-round pick to trade back into the first round and take an off-ball linebacker. Not just any off-ball linebacker, though — the 62nd player on the PFF Big Board.
Based on all reports, the NFL was much higher on Murray than we are, so it's no big surprise that he came off the board in Round 1. As his bottom line in the PFF Draft Guide says, though, "Murray's success at the next level is going to rely heavily on usage. He's not Mr. Do-it-all." He'll thrive in a role that allows him to attack downhill, but anything beyond that brings with it more questions. Murray's not exactly going to be a playmaker in coverage, having notched just four pass breakups in three seasons at Oklahoma, and the overall value here for the Chargers isn't there. The fact that they gave up a relatively valuable pick to come up and make the selection only makes it that much worse.
We all thought the Green Bay Packers were going to go out and get Rodgers a weapon in the passing game — another wide receiver to pair with Davante Adams and give the Packers more bite on offense. Instead, they gifted Rodgers a backup quarterback, something that surely won't alienate him or make him angry.
There's nothing wrong with planning for the future at quarterback, but it is hard to get behind exactly how the Packers did that. Trading up for Jordan Love in the first round is not a winning strategy. Love has the measurables and the look of an NFL quarterback. His on-field performance raises all kinds of red flags, though.
Using the college-to-pro projections developed by PFF's Eric Eager, Love's median projection comps to players such as Colt McCoy, Christian Ponder, E.J. Manuel and Daniel Jones. That's not exactly a promising group, and it comes down to all the negative throws he makes, whether that be uncatchable passes or passes directly to defenders.
Taking any quarterback at this stage of the draft would be a reach, and even if the Packers were set on selecting Rodgers' heir apparent, there were better options out there at the position. In that regard, the Packers come out of this round as a loser, but Rodgers does especially. In a talented wide receiver class, they chose to wait on getting him more weapons on offense, opting to develop a high-risk backup quarterback option instead.
Aug 30, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love (10) jogs off the field after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Kristian Fulton and Josh Jones
All in all, there were 10 players in the top 25 of the PFF Big Board that did not hear their names called in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Of those 10, the two highest-ranked players are Fulton and Jones, and both fall into this "loser" category because of some of the players at the same position who went above them on Thursday night.
We knew we were higher on Fulton than the NFL was. He sits at 12th on our big board after two seasons in which he allowed less than 45% of the passes into his coverage to be completed. Production like that over a multi-year stretch in the SEC demonstrates some serious talent. NFL teams were comfortable passing on him in Round 1, however. The big jump was Damon Arnette at 19th overall to the Raiders (an ideal destination for Fulton). Then he was passed on again in favor of Gladney in another strong fit with the Vikings at 31. It's not an ideal situation for Fulton, as he must wait another day to hear his name, but some team is going to be getting serious value on Day 2.
It's a similar story for Jones. All he did at Houston was produce over a large sample at a high level. He has four years of starting experience, and he has recorded grades of 70.0 or higher in each of the last three seasons, culminating in a 93.4 overall grade in 2019. He was awarded the superlative of "best pass sets" in this tackle class. There is a reason he came in at 14th on our big board, and yet he is still awaiting his new home, having been passed up by Austin Jackson and Isaiah Wilson. Both of those players came in below 90th on PFF's Big Board heading into the draft, roughly 80 spots lower than Jones. Sitting at 33, the Cincinnati Bengals could not have dreamed for a better scenario to start Round 2.
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Many dog owners whose pet survives the parvo virus worry that their pet may contract it again. This is a guide about "can a dog get parvo again?".
Question: Can Dogs Get Parvo Again?
My 4 year old Dachshund is having some diarrhea and seems to be refusing his hard dog food. He is still eating just not as much. He almost died as a puppy with parvo. I guess he is a carrier.
What are the chances of a reoccurence of the parvo? He was treated with a booster after a year old, but nothing since. Do I need to be concerned or wait and see how long he has the diarrhea?
These are questions best brought to your veterinarian. However, just diarrhea with no vomiting is usually NOT a sign of parvo. I wouldn't push food. He knows how is stomach feels. I'd at least call the vet in the morning and get professional advice. I've never heard of a dog being a carrier of parvo. To the best of my knowledge they either have it or they don't.
Please go to your Vet!
I had a puppy who died from parvo (the whole litter came down with it) After coming to terms and wanting a companion I got another puppy who had survived it from the same litter. Just earlier today he threw up that clear foamy liquid that occurs with parvo. I know the virus will always be in his system, but should it ever act up like that? He's still acting like a normal energetic puppy, but I still want to know if it's normal. Please help!
I was surprized to learn that the Parvo virus is airborne-so is, obviously, very easily spread. After more research, the answer to your initial question is no, the dog has the virus the rest of its life but it will not reoccur. Having had Parvo disease, the dog is essentially "naturally vaccinated"-poor dog! Similar to Polio in humans-the irony here is that poeple who survived Polio as children are now finding new medical problems resulting from the Polio disease. However, after a Parvo illness, immunity is very low and other problems may continue and new diseases may occur.
Note that diahrrea and vomiting are common difficulties after Parvo, the dog's stomach and intestines are very weak after the disease and will be recovering from Parvo and open to other problems and diseases.
You should immediately take your dog back to your vet for treatment as these problems can continue and worsen so other diseases may take hold.
A dog must physically come into contact with the animal or it's body fluids or feces. It can easily become an epidemic in an area where dogs poop in the same area, or someone is caring for puppies with parvo and also caring for other dogs, such as at a shelter. Think "ebola", here.
The parvo virus is extremely persistent in the environment such as the yard and can be hard to get rid of.
I would not panic about one instance of vomiting. I would be concerned after two or more episodes. And clearly the Vet would be the help you need at that time. Good luck.
Having worked in the vet field for years I know that your first statement is absolutely false. This virus can be spread via airborne. Please try and refrain from passing info on without being certain of outs truth.
It is not airborne. I have a dog with parvo as a foster dog and all vets said no..
though it spreads very easily. I could see why you'd think that. When in doubt, ask a vet. People who have worked in the Field are not vets.
Question: Can Dog Get Parvo Twice?
If my dog survives Parvo can he get it again?
Yes, if the first illness was mild and they did not take care to stay up on vaccinations.
Well today I took my 12 wk old pup and they told me she had parvo. I asked him the same question in case my pup will make it through and he told me that there is a slight chance that she can get parvo again or can become immune to it.
So I would be extra careful and disinfect every place she was so she wont catch it again. And I am glad your dog survived I hope my pup runs with the same luck as your dog did.
I'm so sorry, having a puppy who had parvo myself I know how hard it is. If your puppy survives parvo, they cannot get parvo again. I wish you the best with your pup, I hope he/she gets better soon!
Question: Can a Puppy that Survived Parvo Become Infected Again?
My puppy survived parvo and has had no shots. So it can't catch parvo again correct? Many people tell me many different things.
According to reference.com, your dog will be immune for life.
Yes. Parvo is a virus, like the flu, there are many strains of it. They won't get the same train again, but they can get another strain of parvo later in life.
It used to be believed that it just involved 1 strain of Parvo. But now they are seeing many. It could be that the viruses have mutated.
Question: Can a Puppy Get Parvo Again?
Can a puppy who had parvo get it a second time?
I belive this is exactly whats going on with my pups. Last Sunday one puppys stomache began to growl loudly non stop for a hour so I gave him pepto by Tuesday he was vomiting n diareah the explosion kind but never any blood vet said parvo negative but round worms and hookworms positive and that he had a bad gi infection. Hes 5 months old. One by one developed same symptoms but only 2 got deathly ill. The vet gave me 2 syringes of pyrantal dewormer on day 3 I gave one to the first and one to the second dog the next day they were both fine today is day 6 and there all fine except the last one who got sick shes ill. I think now its the worms and I gotta get the little one pyrantel asap. Also their diareah wasnt that parvo smell theirs was a rotten fish smell was urs like that?