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What The Oracle-Google Copyright Fight Has To Do With Klingon… And Lots Of Other Innovations
from the a-language-is-only-useful-if-it's-shared dept
Thu, Jun 4th 2015 12:55pm - Mike Masnick
We've already written plenty on the Obama administration's absolutely ridiculous filing in the Oracle/Google case concerning the copyrightability of APIs. As we noted, the entire filing shows what appears to be a willful misunderstanding of the difference between "software" and an "API." That's problematic on many levels. In trying to explain this, we kept describing the API as something of a "recipe" — which is not covered by copyright — and how that's different from the actual food. But Charles Duan has come up with potentially an even better comparison, noting that an API is quite like an invented language, and wondering what would happen if the creators of Klingon tried to claim copyright against anyone using Klingon.
…according to Oracle, copyright can protect a language and prevent others like Google from speaking it.
That's the connection of the Oracle v. Google case to Klingon and other constructed languages like Esperanto or Lojban: If broadly read, the ruling against Google, which is where the case currently stands, could also deem the speaking of such languages to be copyright infringement.
This is actually quite interesting. Getting beyond Klingon, Duan mentions Lojban, which is a kind of proof of the problems this kind of thing can cause. Lojban is actually a re-created language, building off the ideas in Loglan, whose creators tried to lock it up claiming ownership. In that case, the creator, James Brown, tried (and failed) to use trademark law to block others from using "his" language.
But this is a key thing: languages are only useful if they're shared and used more widely. The idea of locking up a language itself under copyright is almost nonsensical, but that's exactly what the appeals court did and it's what the Obama administration has now advocated for, based on a failure to understand the difference between an API and software.
And, of course, the impact on this goes beyond "languages" as Duan notes:
And it's not just the linguists and Trekkies who should be concerned.
Invented languages are the foundation of all sorts of innovation. Most prominently, computer networking technology depends on languages, like the Wi-Fi protocol, so that multiple computers can communicate and understand one another. Those protocols also include formally defined commands (vocabularies) and rules of operation and syntax (grammars), making them languages almost exactly on par with the Java API. Other fields, such as medicine, engineering, and sports, rely on well-known jargon for efficient communication of specialized concepts.
Languages and APIs are how we communicate. Languages may be how humans communicate with one another, while APIs are often how computers communicate with one another. Copyrighting the very language of communication seems not just nonsensical but actively counterproductive when you think about it that way.
It's just tragic that the lawyers working for the President didn't think about it that way.
Filed Under: apis, copyright, klingon, languages
Companies: google, oracle
Comments on "What The Oracle-Google Copyright Fight Has To Do With Klingon… And Lots Of Other Innovations"
lord binkysays:
How much more clear do you have to be when you say copyright does NOT apply to "any idea, procedure, process, system, method of operation, concept, principle, or discovery, regardless of the form in which it is described, explained, illustrated, or embodied in such work"
If you write a dictionary and copyright it, then people can't just outright copy the work, but there is NOTHING in copyright protections that prevents others from using the information in the dictionary to use the words described by the copyrighted work.
DogBreathsays:
This town needs an enema...
Time for me to write up an API that controls how those in government receiving "donations" to whatever campaign, reelection, benefit or fundraiser they collect in their coffers, in which I will now demand and collect copyright license royalties for the use of my API recipe (for those in Washington keeping score, remember copyright is Life + 70 years after death, you only have Sonny Bono, Mickey Mouse and your eternal greed to blame for that one).
Lets see how long it takes for them to get their collective bovine excrement filled craniums turned around in the right, legal and lawful direction, when it starts costing THEM money!
James Burkhardtsays:
Re: This town needs an enema...
Better yet, refuse to licence it. Copyright gives you the right to lock it up completely.
ltlw0lfsays:
Re: Re: This town needs an enema...
That and derivative works are the two concepts of copyright I can't stand. I'd be happy if copyright was used solely to provide an author with compensation for their work, but the ability to lock something in a vault, never to be seen again, and the ability to prevent others who in many cases have already purchased your work to embrace and extend (and not in the Microsoft way,) seem to be the exact opposite goals than what the Constitution spells out in the Copyright Clause.
Who messing with politicians money… Someones looking to make the terror list.
JustShutUpAndObeysays:
Copyrighting a language has been tried
Loglan – an artificial language was loaded with all kinds of legal restrictions, one reason why it's been a failure: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loglan
Originally, Labanotation – a written language for describing movement had a similar problem: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labanotation
Re: Copyrighting a language has been tried
Yes, I mention that in the post itself…
Oracle really didn't think this one through
Oracle really didn't think this lawsuit through long term.
Short term Oracle might get a bunch of money from google. But long term, they guarantee they destroy their business, and possibly Java as well.
Who would want to use a programming language when a company that owns important API's needed to use it shows themselves willing to sue anyone who doesn't pay up a fee?
This is especially the case if pretty much everyone else that make important and very popular API's announce they won't put any restrictions on using their API's and won't charge anything for it.
Even if other programming languages aren't as good as Java, people will still switch to them to avoid paying up to use API's.
Re: Oracle really didn't think this one through
Short term is the oracle way!
madasahattersays:
I suspect with the newer languages being developed (Go, Julia, and Rust for example) Java in particular and to a lesser extent C/C++ may see declining use anyway. When Java's APIs are being aggressively litigated many smaller developer houses and solo developers may not pay up and look for some other language.
John Fendersonsays:
Re: Re: Oracle really didn't think this one through
Although Java's popularity saw a slight uptick over the last year, putting it back in the #1 spot (very slightly more popular than C), the overall trend has been that Java is losing favor.
Oracle has never been known for thinking long-term, being insightful, or even producing quality products. Their concern is more with being inciteful for profit.
Oracle didn't require any fee for use of the APIs, they actually offer them completely for free under an open-source license, and then offer a commercial license for companies that want to use the APIs for their own proprietary purposes.
Google, a multi-billion dollar company took Oracle's declaring code so that their coders wouldn't have to learn different declaring code, and then deliberately made Android not interoperable with java.
Re: then deliberately made Android not interoperable with java
That?s the peculiar thing. You?re trying to say they didn?t copy enough of Oracle/Sun Java. But a copyright lawsuit is supposed to be based on copying too much.
You have to decide which way you are going: did Google copy too much, or too little, of Java?
ArneBabsays:
The paradox thing about this lawsuit is that it is not about money at all: Java is licensed under a free software license, so Google was always free to use it.
The license said however, that whoever uses the code has to make all additions compatible with the original license and put the derived work under the same free software license. It said that it is not allowed (for anyone but Oracle) to distribute unfree additions to Java.
Google however decided to put the android developer tools which use the Java API under a license which allows unfree additions.
For the free software community this an especially strange situation: If Oracle wins, then Java in Android must be completely free licensed. If Google wins, then the free software community has the right to replace unfree implementations of programming languages with free ones.
I hope Google wins in the end, because even though it is nice to have a strong copyleft language now, on the long term I consider it as more important to be allowed to replace any unfree tool with free ones without having to rewrite everything which uses the tool.
may' lo'be batlh
The earliest case I can think of, of someone creating an artificial language, and then trying to control it with copyright, is Basic English, developed in the 1920s by C K Ogden.
… while nothing can dim the technical achievement which Basic English represents, politically it met with catastrophe. There was a moment during the second world war when Churchill was interested in it as a world language, but copyright laws were invoked to preserve its purity, prevent the rise of dialects, and so on, and this killed it (politically) far more effectively than either the arguments or the ridicule of its opponents could do. There is a moral here somewhere for all who seek proprietary rights in programming languages.
? Bryan Higman, A Comparative Study Of Programming Languages, 1967
Re: History Repeats Itself
This is an excellent point.
For a language to have vitality, it must be capable of growing and changing.
One reason for the world-wide success of English (apart from British imperialism) is its great mutability and its relatively modern origin and mixed parentage. Extensive borrowing from other languages is a major feature of English and gives it a powerful advantage, IMHO.
Abolish Copyright
What about interfaces?
Many classes in Java and any other Object Oriented Language are abstract, meaning you have to inherit from the class and implement the interface yourself in the child class. So are programmers violating copyright when they implement an interface?
Re: What about interfaces?
If Oracle win, that would then appear to be the case. Just think how much control over programmers and programs that would give to Microsoft and Apple.
Google is the one locking it up
You talk about using copyright to lock up the language, but the fact is that Oracle offered its API under a completely free open-source license. The one condition being that if you take it, you have to make it open source. Google took it, and then purposefully made it proprietary to Android so that it is not interoperable with Java. And yet, ironically, Google is arguing that it shouldn't be protected because doing so would harm interoperability.


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Last Sabbath this front gallery [of the Sale Lake Tabernacle], the gentleman's gallery, was very full. After meeting was dismissed I took a walk through it, and to see the floor that had been occupied by those professing to be gentlemen, and I do not know but brethren, you might have supposed that cattle had been there rolling and standing around, for here and there were great quids of tobacco, and places one or two feet square smeared with tobacco juice. I want to say to the doorkeepers that when you see gentlemen who cannot omit chewing and spitting while in this house, request them to leave; and if such persons refuse to leave, and continue their spitting, just take them and lead them out carefully and kindly. [Later, dozens of tobacco spittoons are installed.]
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International studies of educational achieve-ment have been conducted since the 1960s. There are an increasing number of these kinds of studies and growing numbers of participating countries. Participation in international achievement studies allows for the comparison of performance with other countries and provides access to technical expertise in measurement and analysis, which can be shared and transferred. Vijay Reddy discusses the positives and negatives of such achievement studies, including the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
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Work-related post-traumatic stress disorder: report of five case
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may arise after events involving a risk to physical integrity or to life, one's own or that of others. It is characterized by intrusive symptoms, avoidance behaviors, and hyper-excitability. Outside certain categories (e.g., military and police), the syndrome is rarely described in the occupational setting. We report here five unusual cases of work-related PTSD, diagnosed with an interdisciplinary protocol (occupational health visit, psychiatric interview, psychological counselling and testing): (1) a 51 yr-old woman who had undergone three armed robbery attempts while working in a peripheral post office; (2) a 53 yr-old maintenance workman who had suffered serious burns on the job; (3) a 33 yr-old beauty center receptionist after sexual harassment and stalking by her male employer; (4) a 57 yr-old male psychiatrist assaulted by a psychotic outpatient; (5) a 40 yr-old woman, sales manager in a shoe store, after physical aggression by a thief. All patients required psychiatric help and pharmacological treatment, with difficulty of varying degrees in resuming work. We conclude that PTSD can develop even in professional categories generally considered to be at low risk. In such cases, a correct interdisciplinary diagnostic approach is fundamental for addressing therapy and for medico-legal actions.
Titolo: Work-related post-traumatic stress disorder: report of five case
CANDURA, STEFANO [Writing – Original Draft Preparation] (Corresponding)
PETTENUZZO, EMANUELA [Investigation]
NEGRI, CLAUDIA [Investigation]
GALLOZZI, ALESSIA [Investigation]
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Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may arise after events involving a risk to physical integrity or to life, one's own or that of others. It is characterized by intrusive symptoms, avoidance behaviors, and hyper-excitability. Outside certain categories (e.g., military and police), the syndrome is rarely described in the occupational setting. We report here five unusual cases of work-related PTSD, diagnosed with an interdisciplinary protocol (occupational health visit, psychiatric interview, psychological counselling and testing): (1) a 51 yr-old woman who had undergone three armed robbery attempts while working in a peripheral post office; (2) a 53 yr-old maintenance workman who had suffered serious burns on the job; (3) a 33 yr-old beauty center receptionist after sexual harassment and stalking by her male employer; (4) a 57 yr-old male psychiatrist assaulted by a psychotic outpatient; (5) a 40 yr-old woman, sales manager in a shoe store, after physical aggression by a thief. All patients required psychiatric help and pharmacological treatment, with difficulty of varying degrees in resuming work. We conclude that PTSD can develop even in professional categories generally considered to be at low risk. In such cases, a correct interdisciplinary diagnostic approach is fundamental for addressing therapy and for medico-legal actions.


I think I've been naive, and maybe I still am.
I'm talking about male predation and sexual assault/inappropriateness/harassment.
It scares me and angers me all at once that men in a position of power (real or perceived) think that they can act however they want or take whatever they want; to feel that entitled and beyond reproach that they try to impose their will on others, by force if necessary.
It angers me as a man and a human being.
The psychologist in me seeks to understand the behaviour of individuals in all cases but I will admit to a fog of anger descending when I hear such stories.
ask any woman you know..
I had heard stories historically but somehow I'd managed to box them off as individual incidents in my mind.
Now I was joining the dots and I could feel anger rising inside me.
I'll be honest; I don't know what to write next.
I've deleted more than I've written (mostly expletives) so I'll go here. I can't fix the world but I want to prepare my cubs for it whilst protecting their innocence.
How to be a man; a real man. That means being a humanitarian, a communicator and showing respect whilst ensuring you get respected. Hearing no and understanding that and not overstepping the line in the first place. To take responsibility. Not to stand by.
Having the strength to say no and the courage to act* under the circumstances. To recognise what is appropriate and what is not. To be a humanitarian but to not feel responsible for the poor behaviour of others.
I don't blog well when I'm angry.
*this isn't meant as criticism or victim blaming. I'm just angry.
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Sadly, much of the disconnect comes from the fact that, historically, sons have been raised differently than daughters. The whole "boys will be boys" attitude puts out the assumption and belief that boys are different than girls, that they live by a separate set of rules. It is something that I've struggled with, as a woman, as a mother of both sons and a daughter.
Recently, I've had to deal carefully with expressing my frustration at the fact that even with regards to a basic dress code and enforcement, the blame for "distraction" is always placed squarely on the shoulders of the girls. It sets a baseline of blame that it is the girls fault for creating a distraction rather than boys being responsible for their actions. It starts with how we teach our children. We teach our girls how to be careful, how to not put themselves in risky situations while we teach (at least historically) that boys have no control over being "distracted", that the fault lies with the girl and the boy carries no fault. We haven't taught our boys that the girls are as equally deserving of respect as their male peers and that they carry responsibility for their actions.
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At least we have the hope that our children may not have some of these same struggles as we have, or at least not to the degree we do. And that is because of parents like you and I that are conscious of the situation and are raising our kids with a better mindset than our parents generations.


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Hundreds of artifacts found during excavations of Atlantis in Greece
Greek archaeologists reported impressive finds made during excavations on the island of Santorini, considered one of the prototypes of the famous Atlantis. In the course of the work, numerous artifacts were discovered, testifying to the developed life of the local society.
The Greek Reporter reports on the discovery, citing a statement from the Greek Ministry of Culture. Excavations are being carried out by a team led by Professor Christos Dumas at an archaeological site called Akrotiri. This was the name of the city of the Bronze Age, which was located on the island of Santorini in the Aegean Sea and was a "piece" of the developed Minoan civilization. Another name for this island is Tera.
Researchers have discovered the ruins of ancient houses, inside which there were many artifacts. Thus, four well-preserved vessels and many smaller ceramic objects and their fragments, numerous bronze objects, including tools and ornaments, were found. Beads from one or more of the necklaces have also been found.
Among dozens of other finds, researchers distinguish an inscription made in ink on a stone. She probably adorned one of the excavated buildings. Its purpose has yet to be established, and the test itself has yet to be deciphered. The inscription is an ideogram, that is, it consists of linear syllables - conventional signs denoting some of the author's ideas.
They also found about 130 burial vessels, burnt remnants of clothing and fruits - these findings were made in frozen volcanic ash. Most of the items are related to the daily life of the people who lived on the island before the eruption of the Santorini volcano.
It is believed that this happened in the 16th century BC. This explosion destroyed most of Thera, and the tsunami he created destroyed the Minoan civilization in Crete.
According to one of the modern popular theories, the fateful fate of the island of Thera formed the basis of the legend of the mythical Atlantis, which Plato told the world.
The city of Akrotiri was completely buried under a layer of volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of beautiful frescoes and many other works of art and architectural objects. One and a half thousand years later, his fate was repeated by the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Found traces of the oldest shipwreck in the Adriatic
In Croatia, experts have identified the remains of a ship found earlier by underwater archaeologists at the bottom of the Adriatic Sea off the island of Ilovik. It turned out to be a merchant ship that sank over two thousand years ago as a result of some kind of disaster
A rich collection of treasures found in the ancient capital of China
In China, archaeologists have presented new finds made in recent months during excavations at the site of the ancient capital of Sanxingdui. In the sacrificial pits, they discovered incredibly valuable artifacts that will add to the collection of national
Bronze Age coffin and ax found on golf course
British archaeologists have examined an early Bronze Age burial discovered during the reconstruction of a pond on a golf course near Grimsby
Sacred bronze tree found in Sanxingdui sacrifice pit
During the excavation of one of the six recently discovered sacrifice pits at the Sanxingdui archaeological site of the Bronze Age in Sichuan province in southwestern China, a sacred bronze tree of the Shu culture dating from the 12th-11th centuries was discovered
Early Iron Age sword found in scrap metal
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André Lawrence Shepherd (* 21. Mai 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio) ist ein US-amerikanischer ehemaliger Angehöriger der US-Army und Deserteur. Er hat in Deutschland politisches Asyl beantragt. Es war der erste Asylantrag eines US-Deserteurs in Deutschland.

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André Shepherd stammt aus Cleveland in Ohio. Vor seinem Eintritt in die US-Army lebte er in einer prekären Situation. Shepherd hatte sein Studium abgebrochen und lebte als Obdachloser in seinem Auto. Er überlebte durch Gelegenheitsjobs.

Dann entschied er sich, einen Vertrag bei der Armee zu unterschreiben und trat 2004 seinen Dienst an. Als Soldat einer Mechaniker-Einheit wurde er 2004 in den Irak versetzt. Shepherd verlängerte zweimal seinen Vertrag. Nach Angaben von Shepherd wurde ihm vor dem Ablaufen seines Vertrages gesagt, dass er bei einer Verlängerung nicht mehr im Irak eingesetzt würde. Würde er ausscheiden, würde er jedoch mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit als Reservist wieder eingezogen. Nach seiner freiwilligen Verlängerung erhielt er den zweiten Marschbefehl in den Irak.

Kriegseinsatz und Desertion
Mit seiner Desertion am 11. April 2007 und dem Asylantrag am 26. November 2008 entging er seinem erneuten Einsatz im Irak. Zuvor war er von September 2004 bis Februar 2005 im Irak während des Irakkrieges als Wartungstechniker für Apache-Kampfhubschrauber im Einsatz. Den US-Einsatz im Irak sah er mittlerweile als völkerrechtswidrigen Angriffskrieg und glaubte, dass die von ihm gewarteten Hubschrauber in Kriegsverbrechen verwickelt waren. Er verlängerte dennoch vor seinem zweiten Einsatzbefehl für den Irak seine Dienstzeit. Er floh aus der zum Ansbach Army Heli Pad gehörenden Katterbach-Kaserne. Er versteckte sich bei Bekannten und beantragte dann Asyl, welches am 4. April 2011 abgelehnt wurde.

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Am 7. April 2011 beauftragte Shepherd seinen Rechtsanwalt, Klage gegen die ablehnende Asylentscheidung zu erheben. Im Jahr 2013 sollte vor dem Verwaltungsgericht in München über sein im November 2008 eingereichte Asylbegehren verhandelt werden, stattdessen wurde das Verfahren für ein Vorabentscheidungsverfahren vor dem Europäischen Gerichtshof ausgesetzt. Mit Urteil vom 26. Februar 2015 entschied der EuGH, dass auch einem Deserteur aus einem Drittland mit lediglich unterstützender Funktion Asyl gewährt werden könne, wenn die Wahrscheinlichkeit künftiger Kriegsverbrechen hoch sei. Der Flüchtlingsschutz sei hingegen ausgeschlossen, wenn der Antragsteller sich nicht vorrangig um die Anerkennung als Kriegsdienstverweigerer bemüht hat, es sei denn, ihm stand kein derartiges Verfahren zur Verfügung.

Eine Klage Shepherds gegen den ablehnenden Bescheid wurde in der am 17. November 2016 veröffentlichten Entscheidung des Verwaltungsgerichtes abgewiesen. Rechtsanwalt Reinhard Marx wird für seinen Mandanten eine Berufungsklage vorbereiten.

André Shepherd wird in seinem Asylverfahren von Connection e. V. unterstützt.

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Für sein Verhalten erhielt er am 7. Februar 2009 den Preis Frieden aus Überzeugung vom Munich American Peace Committee. Am 18. September 2010 wurde ihm der taz-Panter-Preis der taz Panter Stiftung verliehen. Im September 2015 erhielt er den Menschenrechtspreis der Stiftung Pro Asyl.

Dokumentarfilm
 Nancy Brandt: Out of Society, Deutschland/Serbien 2013

Literatur
Neumann: Der Fall des desertierten US-Soldaten Shepherd, Zeitschrift für Ausländerrecht (ZAR) 2016, S. 17

Podcast
"Der Moment" (Original Podcast der Audible GmbH), Folge 10: "Der Deserteur"

Weblinks
 "Dieser Krieg lief meinem sittlichen Grundempfinden zuwider", Interview vom Deutschlandradio
 Nominierung Shepherds zum Panter-Preis der Taz
 "Falludscha hat mir die Augen geöffnet", Interview mit Shepherd, taz, 16. März 2009

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Militärperson (United States Army)
US-Amerikaner
Geboren 1977
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Six arts-based mental health programmes confirmed for Merton and Southwark
Healthy London Partnership (HLP), in partnership with Arts Council England and the Mayor of London, is pleased to announce that six arts and cultural organisations have been awarded funding to run pilot social prescribing programmes in Merton and Southwark boroughs aimed at helping to improve people's mental health and wellbeing.
The successful arts and cultural organisations are:
Clod Ensemble – leading artist-led training for primary care, link workers and cultural organisation on arts and health (Southwark and Merton)
Dulwich Picture Gallery – developing a participatory arts programme for social prescribing based out of the Tessa Jowell Health Centre (Southwark)
Mental Fight Club – using art making and display to convey personal experiences and stories in small online groups led by artists (Southwark)
Outside Edge Theatre Company – delivering drop-in drama groups virtually or in small groups for people affected by addiction (Southwark)
SafeGround – providing a programme to reduce anxiety through reading and creative writing in a therapeutically informed group (Merton)
Studio Upstairs – delivering weekly small group arts sessions virtually in a psychologically informed environment and supplemented with phone and online support (Merton)
GPs and other health and social care professionals in the two boroughs will be able to refer people to the projects, as part of a social prescribing approach. During the Covid-19 response period, activities will take place online with telephone support but, longer term, face-to-face support is planned.
To support shared learning and development, a community of practice* is also being created as part of the wrap around support for those that have received the awards.
Submissions were judged closely on how they might meet the mental health and wellbeing needs of people in each of the boroughs, on the quality of their track record in arts and health work, and on their specific approach to delivering or supporting cultural social prescribing.
The judging panel included representatives from Southwark and Merton's Clinical Commissioning Groups, and also from the LENS network – the lived experience network which promoted the benefits of creative and cultural engagement to individual and collective wellbeing.
The initiative is part of a £60,000 funding move which saw bids submitted by arts organisations in spring this year to design and test new integrated service models for mental health.
This formed part of a wider programme, which separately also included musculoskeletal pain and employment initiatives. In London, musculoskeletal disorders and mental health problems are the most common conditions that influence people's ability to work. As part of the 'Work and Health Accelerator' model, this initiative ultimately aims to provide as many people as possible with access to the support they want and need to enable them to get back into work or continue working.
Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries said: "It's clear that creativity can play a powerful role supporting our physical and mental health. In these challenging times more people than ever have turned to film and drama, art, craft, design and music as a source of comfort, support and distraction. These brilliant arts projects will make a big difference supporting mental health and well-being across south London."
Jane Findlay, Head of Learning and Audience Development at Dulwich Picture Gallery: "We will support our local community to be healthier and happier through piloting a new cross-arts creative social prescribing programme at the Tessa Jowell Health Centre. This new health centre in East Dulwich is rooted in local need and the work we are doing there will support its service users to harness the arts to support their health. Here at the Gallery we are all aware of the important role creativity can play in wellbeing and we are delighted to be supported by Healthy London Partnerships to deliver this work in partnership with key Southwark arts organisations."
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CoQ10 Side Effects
By Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
Educating yourself about the supplements you take is smart. What you put into your body matters and can affect your health in many ways! Some nutritional supplements, including CoQ10, can proudly lay claim to a host of potential benefits. But it's still a good idea to take a closer look and learn about what's in the supplements you take, how to choose quality supplements, and if there are any potential side effects or interactions between supplements and medications when taken together.
In the case CoQ10, the potential benefits usually far outweigh the potential for mild side effects, and there are some possible interactions to keep in mind.
What is CoQ10?
Coenzyme Q10 is found naturally in many living things, including plants, bacteria, animals and even humans. It's officially classified as an antioxidant, but our cells use it for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which helps give cells energy and vitality for healthy growth and maintenance.1 Because CoQ10 is essential, it's often considered a vitamin-like nutrient, but our bodies make some of it naturally so it isn't classified as a vitamin.
But just because we make some CoQ10 doesn't mean we make enough of it for optimal health. And as we age, our natural CoQ10 production starts to decline.2 We still make it when we get older, just not as much of it, and that may cause some health concerns. There are also medications and other factors that may affect how much CoQ10 our bodies produce. CoQ10-rich foods and CoQ10 supplements may help keep your levels of this vital coenzyme up and promote wellbeing.
What is CoQ10 Used For?
CoQ10 promotes health at a cellular level, supporting cellular energy and working hard as an antioxidant to fight free radicals and damage from oxidative stress. It may also help promote a healthy heart and nervous system, and support muscle strength and physical performance.3
CoQ10 deficiencies have been linked to other nutritional deficiencies, as well as genetic defects, chronic issues and mitochondrial concerns.2 Low CoQ10 levels may also be a side effect of statin treatments.1
CoQ10 Uses and CoQ10 Benefits
CoQ10 for Cardiovascular Health
CoQ10 may have "significant cardiovascular protective effects."5 It may also provide additional support for people taking statins, reducing muscle-related statin side effects and allowing people who need statins to take them consistently.5 CoQ10 supports overall heart health in many important areas.5
CoQ10 for Nervous System Health
Early research suggests that high doses of CoQ10 might be beneficial for people concerned about nervous system health and body movement.3 CoQ10 may have an influence on autonomic nervous activity in healthy subjects.4 The autonomic nervous system regulates some very important, involuntary functions of the body including the heart, smooth muscles, intestinal tract muscles and glands.6
CoQ10 and Healthy Muscles
Skeletal muscles need CoQ10 for energy, growth and repair.7 And many physicians recommend CoQ10 supplements to people who take medicines that may cause muscular symptoms.7 CoQ10 may help relieve weakness and other muscle concerns related to taking statins, since those symptoms may be linked to a statin-induced CoQ10 deficiency.7 Statins can block the body's ability to produce CoQ10.7
CoQ10 and Physical Performance
Coenzyme Q10 plays an important role in energy production, making it a candidate for physical performance studies, but the jury is still out on confirmed benefits. One study suggests CoQ10 may increase endurance during exercise, helping healthy individuals (both trained and untrained) exercise for longer periods of time.8 However other studies concerning CoQ10 and physical performance have produced mixed results.3
Some lesser-studied, CoQ10 uses include weight management, skin health and reproductive health. Read CoQ10 Benefits: What You Need to Know to learn more.
CoQ10 Dosage
There is no established daily intake of CoQ10 but a typical daily dose is 100 mg to 200 mg per day.9 Studies have used doses ranging from 50 mg to 1,200 mg per day, and even up to 3000 mg per day in some cases, usually split up over several doses throughout the day.7,9 Here are some CoQ10 dosages used in studies for particular areas of health.
CoQ10 Deficiency–150 mg to 2400 mg per day.10
Mitochondrial support–150 mg to 160 mg per day, or 2 mg for every kg of body weight per day. In some cases, doses may be gradually increased to 3000 mg per day.10
Heart health–100 mg per day for up to 4 months or 2 mg per kg of body weight per day for up to a year.10
Nerve support–400 mg per day for 12 weeks.10
Muscular support–100 mg per day for 3 months.10
CoQ10 is best taken with a meal or alongside an oil-based supplement, like krill oil or coconut oil, because it is fat-soluble. The presence of fat will help your body break CoQ10 down to absorb it.5 Always follow the usage instructions provided on any supplement you use, and consult your healthcare provider if you intend on exceeding the recommended dosage.
Is Coq10 Safe?
CoQ10 has a great safety record when taken as directed.7 It is considered "likely safe" for most adults and "possibly safe" for children when taken orally, but never give CoQ10 to a child without consulting with the child's physician first.10 Also, don't take CoQ10 while you are pregnant or nursing unless directed by your doctor.
If you are taking medications or are undergoing treatment for any health concerns, always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement. CoQ10 is generally well-tolerated, but there are some potential side effects and interactions.10
What Are the Potential CoQ10 Side Effects?
The safety record of CoQ10 makes it a great choice for supporting health and wellbeing for those who need it; however, as with any supplement, some individuals do experience CoQ10 supplement side effects. Side effects of CoQ10 are rare and typically mild. They can include diarrhea, nausea and heartburn.9 There have also been instances of individuals taking 100 mg or more of CoQ10 per day experiencing changes in mood or digestive wellness.11
CoQ10 Supplement Side Effects
The CoQ10 in Swanson Health supplements is an all-natural trans isomer derived from yeast fermentation. Supplements provide a more concentrated form of the coenzyme than what's found in most CoQ10 food sources and CoQ10 supplements, and they rarely cause problems. But as mentioned above there have been some rare, mild side effects from CoQ10. If you are concerned about CoQ10 supplement side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are taking prescription medications because there are some potential interactions. Some common interactions are listed below.
CoQ10 Drug Interactions
We have included some common drug interactions below, but let your doctor know about any supplements you are taking and discuss any possible interactions between your supplements and other medications you take or treatments you are receiving.
CoQ10 may increase the effects of some medications used to lower blood pressure.10
Cigarette smoking depletes your body of stored CoQ10.10
CoQ10 may interfere with blood pressure control both during and after surgery, so stop taking it at least two weeks before a surgical procedure.10
CoQ10 may decrease the effectiveness of blood thinners. If you are taking a blood thinner, talk with your doctor before taking CoQ10.3
Some commonly prescribed drugs may deplete the body's CoQ10 levels, including clonidine, glyburide, hydrochlorothiazide, nortriptyline, doxepin, glipizide and beta-blockers.7
CoQ10 Supplements
There are two forms of CoQ10 supplements: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. Ubiquinol is the active form of CoQ10, and your body converts ubiquinone into ubiquinol. They are both great options, but some medical experts say that younger people may get more benefits from ubiquinone, and older people may benefit more from ubiquinol.5
Swanson Health CoQ10 Supplements
Swanson Ultra CoQ10 (200 mg CoQ10)
Swanson's CoQ10 200 mg ubiquinone supplement produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the body, which creates energy, and supports cardiovascular function.
Swanson Ultra CoQ10 100 (100 mg CoQ10)
Delivers 100 mg of Swanson Ultra CoQ10 as ubiquinone per softgel to promote cardiovascular wellness and support ATP production in the body.
Swanson Ultra Ubiquinol (100 mg CoQ10)
Pharmaceutical-quality ubiquinol in the first stabilized, bio-identical CoQ10 supplemental form of ubiquinol, the same form as 90% of the CoQ10 stored in the body. This supplement achieves higher elevations of circulating CoQ10 in the bloodstream with just a fraction of the dose and promotes healthy heart function. This supplement is also available in a smaller bottle, see Swanson Ultra Ubiquinol (100 mg CoQ10, 60 count)
Swanson Ultra Ubiquinol - Maximum Strength (200 mg CoQ10)
The next generation of CoQ10™ supplementation! This bioavailable form of CoQ10 is ready for immediate utilization by your body and achieves higher elevations of circulating CoQ10 in the bloodstream with just a fraction of the dose.
Want to learn more about CoQ10 benefits, uses and natural food sources of Co10? Read CoQ10 Benefits: What You Need to Know and CoQ10 Food Sources.
About Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
Director of Science & Innovation, Registered Dietitian, Swanson Health
Amy is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and author with over 17 years of experience in the supplement industry. Amy is passionate about dietary supplements and the health benefits they offer. She enjoys working to find novel nutritional ingredients with strong clinical research behind them to drive innovation and provide health-promoting products to consumers.
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2 Coenzyme Q10: The essential nutrient. US National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3178961/ (Accessed 03/20/2018)
3 Coenzyme Q10. The Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602 (Accessed 1/5/2018)
4 Influence of CoQ10 on autonomic nervous activity and energy metabolism during exercise in healthy subjects. PubMed. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18797149 (Accessed 03/20/2018)
5 CoQ10: What are the Heart Health Benefits? Cleveland HeartLab http://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/horizons-coq10-what-are-the-heart-health-benefits/ (Accessed 03/20/2018)
6 Medical Definition of Autonomic nervous system. MedicineNet.com https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2403 (Accessed 03/20/2018)
7 CoQ10 Supplement. How Stuff Works. https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/vitamin-supplements/coq10-supplement.htm (Accessed 03/20/2018)
8 Effects of acute and 14-day coenzyme Q10 supplementation on exercise performance in both trained and untrained individuals. US National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2315638/ (Accessed 03/20/2018)
9 Coenzyme Q10: CoQ10. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-coenzymeq10-coq10#1m (Accessed 03/20/2018)
10 Coenzyme Q10 Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosing. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-938-COENZYME+Q-10.aspx (Accessed 03/20/2018)
11 Coenzyme Q10 - Topic Overview. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/tc/coenzyme-q10-topic-overview#2 (Accessed 03/20/2018)
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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American Kids Matter
Give Kids Your Instruments started as a young-budding 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, with the goal of getting musical instruments to children who cannot afford them.
Instrument Drive
Give Kids Your Instruments started as a charity effort to give the kids in our neighborhood musical instruments for the holidays in December of 2010.
We set a goal to get 100 kids each an instrument. We also set about to do advocacy at local schools and community centers, including outdoor events such as Discover Bed Stuy and Free Bed Stuy at Von King Cultural Arts Center.
Instrument Drives and Partners include:
Bailey's Cafe
Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center
Brooklyn Free School
Although the practice of refurbishing used musical instruments and donating them to underfunded music programs at schools has been copied and expanded by larger organizations, we were the first NY-based Instrument Drive for lower income communities and continue to lead the march toward reaching the most vulnerable of children.
In collaboration with several after school programs, we set up songwriting and ensemble workshops, recording sessions, and creative environments for children to learn and explore the power of music and art. We began in our local community of Bedford Stuyvesant
Kickstand and The Butterflies
The inspiration for Give Kids Your Instruments came from the kids on our block. One day we let them into our studio, and to our amazement, over the course of a couple weeks, the kids who all but one had never touched an instrument wrote a 9 track album of jaw dropping post punk.
Eat His Heart Out
Blues Jam
1. Give Kids Your Instruments
Music helps us deal with the dissonance in our lives. The simple act of physically making a sound with a musical instrument instantly creates a safe space to reflect upon and express oneself, and this in turn strengthens our sense of self-reliance and feeling of belonging.
The kids in our programs create communities of support for each other and this inspires and motivates them in the present and impacts the cultural life of society in the long run.
2. Create Partnerships
By creating a partnerships between Give Kids Your Instruments and other established child welfare organizations, we are able to help implement and manage music and arts educational and therapy programs for children emerging from conflict.
Our long-term goal is to coordinate art and music programs across a trans-regional network of support locations for children in crisis. This will include child rescue and therapy centers, orphanages, and schools outside conflict zones.
3. Document Projects
Through multimedia and archival documentation, we commit to developing accountability with the affected local communities and transparency with the international community.
This will be the opening chapter to a documentary about the effect of arts education in areas emerging from conflict and the importance of art in cultural development.
GIVE KIDS YOUR INSTRUMENTS BECAUSE THEY'LL PLAY THEM. GIVE KIDS YOUR INSTRUMENTS BECAUSE THEY'LL PLAY THEM.


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Era il fratello minore di Jinbō Nagatsuna. Rinomato per essere sia un donnaiolo che un alcolizzato, era famoso per organizzare feste nella sua tenuta nell'Etchū dopo le campagne di battaglia per celebrare le vittorie. Cospirò con Nagao Tamekage contro suo cugino Jinbō Yoshimune, ed è noto per aver fatto pressione sul fratello Nagatsuna a fare lo stesso. Come risultato furono entrambi giustiziati nel 1511, un evento che indebolì gravemente il clan Jinbō.

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POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – With the backing of both the Dutchess and Putnam County Committees at today's GOP Convention in Poughkeepsie, NYS Senator Sue Serino announced that she has been designated as the 2020 Republican candidate for the 41st District.
Senator Sue Serino said, "Serving the residents of the 41st Senate District has been the honor of my lifetime and I am grateful for the voters who have put their trust in me to be their voice. Albany lives in a bubble—out of touch politicians are working overtime to nickel and dime hard-working taxpayers, put criminals ahead of law-abiding citizens, and push through extreme policies that have real impacts on the lives of Hudson Valley residents. Since day one, my goal has always been to put the residents of the 41st Senate District first, and together, we can continue to move our community forward."
Dutchess County Republican Committee Chairman Michael McCormack said, "Senator Serino has been a voice of reason in the NYS Senate for the people of her district. Having Sue as our Senator in Dutchess County provides the confidence that our residents are truly represented with practical solutions to the complex issues we face as NYS residents. It is without a doubt that Sue is the right person for the job as our voice in Albany. We look forward to having her in Albany again doing the work of the people so very well."
Putnam County Republican Committee Chairman Anthony Scannapieco said, "Senator Sue Serino has always been the strong, independent leader we need fighting for us and I am proud to stand in support of her candidacy for re-election. Sue has the heart—and the fight—we need to pushback against the extreme policies coming out of Albany every day."
Staff Sergeant Jennifer Dillon, Town of Poughkeepsie Committee Member and veteran nominated Senator Sue Serino at the Convention, and said, "Senator Serino is a long-time champion for causes that matter most to Hudson Valley residents. Sue knows that every dollar matters to our families and fights tirelessly to oppose tax increases by out-of-touch politicians. She has made our heroes a top priority, leading the fight to successfully secure resources that our veterans need to thrive, and she's put an unprecedented spotlight on Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses endemic to our area. Sue has brought about such positive change in the past five years and we need to keep that forward momentum going!"
Stephen Reverri, First Vice Chair of the Dutchess County GOP, seconded the nomination of Senator Serino and said, "Sue is exactly who we need to keep in Albany. Honest, hard working, accessible, and clear-minded. Sue continuously shows through her actions, she is there for all the right reasons, to represent us."
Kevin McConville, Executive Assistant to Putnam County Republican Committee Chairman Anthony Scannapieco, also seconded the nomination of Senator Serino, and said, "On behalf of the people of Putnam County, and our Republican Chairman Anthony Scannapieco, it is a privilege and an honor to nominate Senator Sue Serino for re-election to the 41st Senate District. Senator Serino's leadership and service to others serve as an inspiration to all, especially young girls and boys in the Hudson Valley. Her commitment to represent seniors, veterans and all of us is exemplary."
CBS6: Vet2Vet program fights for funding to ensure essential resources to local veterans
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) –Senator Sue Serino is leading the fight to fund a program that ensures local veterans have access to the resources they need to thrive in their community.
With funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer-to-Peer Support Program (Vet2Vet) once again left out of the Governor's Executive Budget Proposal, Senator Serino stood with veterans and a bi-partisan group of lawmakers to call on legislative leaders to fully fund the program in this year's state budget.
"Vet2Vet saves lives," said Senator Sue Serino. "That's reason enough to ensure that it is funded by the state consistently."
The Dwyer Program—named for an Iraq War Veteran who lost his life as a result of his struggle with PTSD— was initially launched in only four counties throughout the state in 2012…
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Wednesday, February 12th 2020
Serino Declared Candidate By Dutchess County Republican Committee
SERINO VOWS TO STAND UP FOR COMMUNITY WHEN DECLARED REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR STATE SENATE
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—Following the decision by the Dutchess County Republican Party to nominate NYS Senator Sue Serino as their candidate for the 41st Senate District, Senator Serino vowed to continue to stand up and fight to ensure that the voice of the Hudson Valley is heard in Albany.
Senator Sue Serino said, "I have been incredibly honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve my neighbors as their State Senator. Now, more than ever—with the very real threat of NYC dominated, one-party control looming in Albany—we need independent leaders who are dedicated to ensuring that our community has a voice in the process. I have made it my mission to deliver for our local community and together we can move our community forward and ensure that the values and issues that matter most to Hudson Valley residents are put first."
Dutchess County Republican Chairman Michael McCormack said, "Sue has a heart of gold and a fighter's passion for doing what's right for our local community. She has always put our needs first and has successfully fought for the things that matter most to us, like lower taxes and expanded economic development opportunities. She has brought unprecedented awareness to the Lyme Disease and heroin epidemics that are hurting families across the region, and she has stood up against corruption and proposals that would negatively impact our area. She is the best person to continue representing us, and I am honored to confirm her designation as our candidate for the 41st Senate District."
Steve Caswell, Chair of the East Fishkill Republican Committee nominated Senator Serino at the Convention which was held in Poughkeepsie. Caswell said, "Sue Serino has contributed much to our communities; as an entrepreneur, small business owner and then in public service. She knows our community and does what is right to make it better. She's not in this for a paycheck, she's in it for us, and it shows in all that she has accomplished for our area—from securing funding for Lyme Disease, to grant funding for local community projects, she's fighting for the things that matter. For as long as I have known her, Sue has always stood up for what's right and it is my honor and privilege to officially nominate her as the Republican candidate for the 41st Senate District."
Betsy Maas, Chair of the Union Vale Republican Committee seconded the nomination of Senator Serino, Maas said, "Senator Serino has what it takes to make a difference and to improve quality of life for everyone here in our local community. Her genuine passion for putting people first has been clear throughout her time in office and her work ethic and integrity are second to none. I am proud to help nominate Senator Sue Serino because she has a proven record of effectively advocating for our local community and I know that she will continue to fight tirelessly to ensure that our community can provide the kinds of opportunity our residents need to thrive."
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We have all seen the famous 'I Love NY' trademark that has been a staple in souvenir stalls across the state since the late 1970s. The ad campaign played a role in bolstering the image of New York City at a time when its economy was lagging and its streets were crime ridden. The goal? Boost morale and tourism to save the City and hope that the positive impact had a ripple effect throughout the state. The logo's legacy is cemented in the minds not only of New Yorkers, but of tourists from around the world who cannot help but think of it when they think "New York."
Today, however, with the state more likely to top the list of highest taxed states in the nation instead of fastest growing, the headlines and sentiment have experienced a notable shift from "I Love NY" to "I Leave NY."
It is clear that New York has an image problem and it is going to take more than flashy television ads touting our 'open for business' mantra to fix it. It is time for the state to shift its priorities from flashy gimmicks and contests to a reinvestment in what matters —the individuals and families that make New York great. That's why with the state budget process underway, I am fighting for policies that invest in in our workforce, our communities, our schools, and the issues that matter to Hudson Valley residents.
Last week, the Senate passed a one-house budget resolution aimed at bolstering affordability, opportunity and security. That plan rejected the $1 billion in new taxes in fees that were proposed by the governor, while investing in the programs that put money back in the pockets of taxpayers and into programs that will open doors for residents.
Our budget proposal shuts down the disastrously under-performing programs like Start-Up NY and redirects the $44.5 million spent on advertising it to support more effective economic development initiatives.
Not only did we reject the executive's proposed cap on the STAR property tax savings program that many New York residents depend on, we proposed making small businesses eligible for it. Doing so could save New York small businesses an estimated $275 million that they can use to reinvest in their businesses and their employees.
As Aging Committee chair, I know how important it is to ensure that our seniors have access to the resources they need to retire locally. That is why we proposed freezing school property taxes at current levels for many seniors and completely eliminate their school property taxes over the next 10 years. We also proposed increasing the private pension and retirement income exclusion from $20,000 to $40,000 for single taxpayers and to $80,000 for married taxpayers, over three years. This is the first increase since 1981, and represents a change that could potentially save NY retirees approximately $275 million.
High quality schools and post-secondary institutions play a critical role in attracting residents to our communities, and our proposal includes significant funding for education. It provides a record amount of education aid and more than doubles the foundation aid included in the governor's proposal. Importantly, it also funds critical school safety measures that will help districts provide improved security technology, school resource officers and considers ways to improve the ratio between students and critically necessary mental health professionals. It also restores the potentially devastating cut to a program that helps to provide financial aid for students who attend area private colleges — institutions that not only employ a significant number of our local residents, but are essential to our regional economy.
The Senate's proposal also includes unprecedented funding to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic and $1.2 million to combat the spread of Lyme and tick-borne diseases, as well as language I personally fought to have included that would represent the first major step toward addressing insurance coverage for those diagnosed with tick-borne diseases.
If we want to make New York a place where people want to live instead of leave, these are the kinds of initiatives that the state needs to be making a priority. A final state budget is expected to be voted on by April 1, and these are the types of initiatives that I will be fighting for to help move our community, and our state, forward.
Sue Serino, R-Hyde Park, represents the 41st state Senate District. She is chair of the Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases and of the Senate Standing Committee on Aging.
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Take a moment. How did each action inform the next?
Just as easily, a negative thought has the potential to multiply and take you down a different (and probably less helpful) road. Read on to see how your thinking style can impact your weight loss.


The pride and joy of any bookish person is their book collection. Whether a few books lovingly stacked on a single shelf or a hoard of books piled on top of each other constantly poised to topple over, books are objects that can add character to any room. There are, however, more interesting ways to display your collection than picking up that £11 bookshelf from IKEA and they're far easier than you might expect.
Four years ago this summer Amy Winehouse was found dead at her London home. She died alone, of alcohol poisoning, surrounded by vodka bottles, aged 27.
There are some truly fantastic father characters in our favourite books - some wonderfully warm and others mean and heartless, but all great characters that stay with us long after the story is over. In celebration of Father's Day, here are some remembered.
My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me by Jennifer Teege is the extraordinary and moving memoir of a woman who learns that her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the brutal Nazi commandant depicted in the film Schindler's List. Here are five reasons why you need to read her mesmerising story.
Things are very different over here at Hodder HQ, as we settle into our new home at Blackfriars. We spent most of last week exploring all the nooks and crannies, sampling the food from our new 6th floor cafe, basking in the sun on the roof terrace... and doing a lot of important work too of course. Now that we've had time to reflect, we'd love to share some of our favourite things about Carmelite House.
Hodderscape is where Hodder & Stoughton's resident geeks hang out and chat about our science fiction, fantasy and horror books.
It's April Fools' Day, and one of the greatest forms of practical jokes is, in our opinion, the plot twist.


The 14th German Adult Education conference will be held by the German Adult Education Association (DVV) on June 9th and 10th 2016 in the Berlin Congress Center (bcc). Under the motto "Digital particpation for all", we have put together an ambitious program with a rich variety of content. The impact of digitalization on the education process, for example, will be discussed as well as socio-political questions such as the risk of a digital divide.
We are expecting 1.500 participants from adult education institutions, research institutes, from the world of business and politics.


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Last Sunday $5,385 was received in the offertory baskets at Mass and $3,389 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $8,774. However, the weekly operating costs to run our parish, such as salaries, benefits, utilities, office and program expenses, etc., are approximately $20,000. This means we had an operating deficit of $11,226 this week.
Please try to increase your weekly gifts so that we can eliminate our operating deficit. And please consider signing up for Parish Pay There is no cost to participate in the program. You may log onto www.parishpay.com or call 1866-727-4741 ext.1 to sign up.
Volunteer Opportunity – Serve as a Mentor to a High School Student
Student Sponsor Partners has been serving low-income students in New York City for 30 years by providing them with a scholarship to a supportive high school (22 of SSP's partners are Catholic high schools, and a mentor to provide personalized support and encouragement. Studies show that at-risk students with mentors are 55% more likely to enroll in college and 130% more likely to hold leadership positions. Annually, 85% of SSP students graduate from high school, compared to 64% in all of NYC and 56% of Black and Latino students.
The Social Action Committee invites Blessed Sacrament parishioners to take advantage of this opportunity to serve as a mentor, which is associated with a commitment to meet 4-6 times per year in person and communicate monthly via phone, email or text. If interested, we encourage you to sign up online at: sspnyc.org/sponsors-mentors/become-a-sponsormentor/.
For more information, contact Caitlin Marcoux ( [email protected]).
School of the Blessed Sacrament is accepting applications for grades 1 - 8, with financial aide opportunities for qualified families! School of the Blessed Sacrament is a pre-k through eighth grade Catholic elementary school in the heart of the upper west side. Our well-rounded curriculum incorporates love of God, self, and others. We integrate technology, the arts, music, and physical education to provide a liberal arts education for the whole child. We seek to develop saints and scholars through innovative, personal learning experiences. Contact us today at 212-724-7561 or www.sblsnyc.org.
The sun is shining today, it feels as if Spring has finally sprung, and we are working hard to finish the year strong at SBS!
As we prepare for the building of our new library this summer,
our 2016 Spring Book Drive is in full swing.
It is not too late to get involved!
What your gift can buy:
$10.00 to $15.00 will purchase a graphic novel
$20 to $30.00 will purchase a Hardcover book (library binding)
$40.00 to $70.00 will purchase a Playaway (All-in-One Audiobook)
... as well as e-books, subscriptions, and more!
$250.00 will sponsor a shelf in the new library!
All donors who contribute $250.00+ will have the honoree's names engraved on a plaque, which will be placed in a prominent place in the library.
In need of a Father's Day gift?
Want to honor a special teacher at the end of the year?
Looking for ways to commemorate a loved one
(or a loved one who loves books!)?
Donate a gift in his/her name!
Visit www.sblsnyc.org. for more information
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2016
Registration dates for Sunday School will be published in the bulletin and online in late June.
Reregistration packets for current students will be mailed by the end of June, posted on the Sunday School website ( www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org), and available at the Church Office. Parents who would like to register new students can call the office and give us your address for postal mailing, stop by the office for the packet, or check online in late June.
JOY J
The JoyJ initiative is pleased to announce that its next Homeless Outreach is being held on Saturday, June 18th 16, 2016. The packing of the comfort bags will begin at 9:00 A.M. and then all the volunteers will gather at 10:00 A.M. to go out and bring spiritual and physical comfort to our less fortunate Brothers and Sisters who live on the streets of NYC. Please join us in the lower Church down the stairs between the Church and the Rectory. It will do wonders for your soul. Please confirm by email to [email protected] or call the Rectory at (212) 877-3111 and leave your name. See you there!
Christian Youth Theater presents Beauty and the Beast Jr the stage adaptation of Disney's beloved animated film. A cast and crew of over 50 students ages 8 - 18 will take the stage at an Off Broadway Theatre in NYC! Only 5 performances: June 24 - June 26 at the Theater at St Jeans (184 E 76th Street, NYC). CYT shows are fun for the whole family! Discount tickets available for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets visit www.cytnyc.org/shows . For questions regarding ticketing, email [email protected] or call (646) 490-0654. Performances June 24 at 7pm June 25 at 3pm & 7pm June 26 at 3pm & 6:30pm.
ST. JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY
Founded by the Daughters of Divine Charity, St. Joseph Hill Academy, an all girls High School of approximately 400 students on Staten Island, is seeking a Principal to uphold its mission od preparing its students, academically and spiritually, to become confident young women ready to meet society's challenges. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Roman Catholic with prior relevant experience with school administration, fiscal and strategic planning, and will possess excellent communication skills necessary to interact with the Board of Trustees, faculty, the student body and the Staten Island community. Candidates should hold a Master's Degree. Please send resumes and cover letter to [email protected]
ABC's of Catholic Relief Services
CRS&Youth: The young are among the most vulnerable. World wide millions of youth are aided by American Catholics via CRS. Teen age heads of African households, migrants in Europe and Central America naming but two locales, Yazidi and Iraqi and Syrian Christian youngsters, traumatized by ISIS are also helped. Young girls no longer search for water and attend school thanks to you. More help is needed. Last week – CRS&eXtra value. Next week – CRS/Zambia. For more info visit: www.crs.org (IV/51)


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The Dayton Flyers travel to Scottrade Center to play the Syracuse Orange on Friday, March 18, 2016.
The Flyers come into this game with an overall record of 24-6 and a road record of 8-2. They are 13-17 against the spread and their over/under record is 13-15. The Orange have an overall record of 19-12 and a home record of 13-4. They have an over/under record of 16-14 and they are 16-15 against the spread.
Charles Cooke comes into this contest averaging 15.7 points per game while playing 32.1 minutes per night so far this season for the Flyers. He pulls down 6 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 69%. Dyshawn Pierre averages 13 points per game in 33.1 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.3 assists per contest and 8.6 rebounds per game for Dayton. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 85%.
Michael Gbinije averages 17.8 points per game while playing 37.9 minutes per contest this year for the Orange. He grabs 4.1 rebounds per game and has 4.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage currently is at 67%. Malachi Richardson averages 13.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.3 rebounds per contest and 2.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 37% and his free throw percentage is 71%.
Dayton averages 73.2 points per contest this season which ranks them 157th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 7.4 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them ranked 63rd. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 171st in the country. They average 38.7 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game which ranks them 55th and 75th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 208th with 13 per game. The Flyers allow 65.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 37th in the nation. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 32nd and 182nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.3 rebounds a game which ranks 64th and they give up 12.7 assists per contest which puts them in 141st place in the country. They force 12.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 189th in the Division 1.
Syracuse averages 70.2 points per game this year which ranks them 231st in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 4.5 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them sitting in the 227th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 113th in the nation. They average 35.3 rebounds per game and 13.9 assists per contest which ranks them 198th and 121st respectively. In the turnover department the Orange rank 116th with 12 per game. The Orange allow 65.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 36th in the country. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 30% average from behind the arc ranking them 60th and 12th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 36.9 rebounds a game which ranks 234th and they give up 15.4 assists per contest which puts them in 321st place in the nation. The Orange force 13.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 100th in college basketball.
The Flyers average 72.1 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 72 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 3.4 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is 4.3 per contest. The Flyers have an offensive rating of 105.3 and they assist on 57.3% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 68.7 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 52%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they shoot 3 pointers on 35% of their shots. Dayton turns the ball over an average of 16.5 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 8.5% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 53.7% while their offensive rebound percentage is 28.9%. The Flyers give up 68.7 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 67.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.
The Orange score 70.4 ppg at home and they have averaged 71.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of -3.7 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 9 points per game. The Orange have a rating on offense of 106.7 and 58.1% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 65 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 51%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they attempt 3 pointers on 43% of their shots. Syracuse turns it over an average of 15.7 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 12.3% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 48.9% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 33%. The Orange give up 61.4 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 75 points per game in their past 3 contests.
Dayton Flyers Betting Trends
The Dayton Flyers are 13-17 against the spread
The Dayton Flyers are 13-15 against the over/under
Syracuse Orange Betting Trends
The Syracuse Orange are 16-15 against the spread
The Syracuse Orange are 16-14 against the over/under
Dayton Flyers Injuries
03/13/16 F Josh Cunningham Eligibility out for season
Syracuse Orange Injuries
No key injuries to report
Tony 's Pick: Take Dayton
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# include <stddef.h>

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# define MMK_MATCHER_BIT_CMP (1 << (8 * sizeof (int) - 2))
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enum mmk_matcher_kind {
    MMK_MATCHER_ANY,
    MMK_MATCHER_THAT,

    MMK_MATCHER_EQ  = MMK_MATCHER_BIT_CMP | MMK_MATCHER_BIT_EQ,
    MMK_MATCHER_NEQ = MMK_MATCHER_BIT_CMP | MMK_MATCHER_BIT_LT
                    | MMK_MATCHER_BIT_GT,
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                    | MMK_MATCHER_BIT_GT,
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struct mmk_matcher {
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# define mmk_matcher_val_(Kind, Type, Val) (mmk_matcher_add(Kind, __COUNTER__), ((Type) Val))
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# define mmk_any(Type)      mmk_matcher_val_(MMK_MATCHER_ANY, Type, { 0 })
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# define mmk_eq(Type, Val)  mmk_matcher_val_(MMK_MATCHER_EQ, Type, Val)
# undef mmk_ne
# define mmk_ne(Type, Val) mmk_matcher_val_(MMK_MATCHER_NEQ, Type, Val)
# undef mmk_lt
# define mmk_lt(Type, Val)  mmk_matcher_val_(MMK_MATCHER_LT, Type, Val)
# undef mmk_le
# define mmk_le(Type, Val) mmk_matcher_val_(MMK_MATCHER_LEQ, Type, Val)
# undef mmk_gt
# define mmk_gt(Type, Val)  mmk_matcher_val_(MMK_MATCHER_GT, Type, Val)
# undef mmk_ge
# define mmk_ge(Type, Val) mmk_matcher_val_(MMK_MATCHER_GEQ, Type, Val)
# undef mmk_that
# define mmk_that(Type, Predicate) (mmk_matcher_add_fn(MMK_MATCHER_THAT, __COUNTER__, (void(*)(void))*(int(*[1])(Type)) {(Predicate)}), ((Type) { 0 }))

void mmk_matcher_init(int kind);
void mmk_matcher_add(enum mmk_matcher_kind kind, int counter);
void mmk_matcher_add_fn(enum mmk_matcher_kind kind, int counter, void (*fn)(void));
void mmk_matcher_add_data(enum mmk_matcher_kind kind, int counter, void *data);
void mmk_matcher_term(void);
struct mmk_matcher *mmk_matcher_ctx(void);
void (*mmk_matcher_get_predicate(struct mmk_matcher *m))(void);

#endif /* !MIMICK_MATCHER_H_ */


Apple regained its place as the world's most valuable company – but will it stay that way for long?
On February 1, after the market closed, Google reported blow out earnings. In after hours trading, Google's shares immediately rose by more than 8 percent, giving the company a market cap of $560 billion, almost 5% above the $535 billion dollar market cap sported by Apple at the time. After a four-and-a-half year reign by Apple as the world's most valuable company, which started when Apple surpassed Exxon on August 11, 2011, Google was n0w the world's most valuable publicly traded company in the world.
However, by 10 a.m. on February 3, a mere 42 hours after Google's reign began, the market was turning south, taking Google's shares with it. As Apple's shares were falling at a slower pace, Apple regained its place as the world's most valuable company. By the end of the week, as the market rout continued, Apple's market cap was 10% bigger than Google's.
While tracking the largest market cap company is interesting, as a VC, I'm most interested in tracking market cap of tech companies. To that end, my favorite graph of the last year is this brilliant interactive graph published in the Economist. The graph takes the total market cap of the top 100 tech companies and then calculates the share of the total market cap of each of those top 100 tech companies. In the graph below, in 1980 IBM accounts for an incredible 75% of the total market cap of the top 100 tech companies. As the picture below is static, I highly recommend clicking on the link and playing with the graph.
IBM's remarkable 75% share of total market cap in 1980 was the peak percentage of the total market cap that IBM, or any other company, ever achieved. While Microsoft went public in 1986 at #11 out of the top 100, IBM continued to hold the #1 position until it was toppled by Microsoft in Q2 '96. However, Microsoft held the top position for only two quarters before it was surpassed by Intel. Intel held the mantel of top tech company by market cap for only two quarters, before ceding the top spot back to Microsoft. Microsoft then held the #1 spot for the next 13 years before Apple surpassed Microsoft in Q3 '10 to achieve its place as the most valuable tech company in the world. Apple held that spot for over five years before Google passed it for 42 hours.
In the chart below, I simply isolated the data from the Economist chart to highlight just the #1 tech company by market cap over time, as a percentage of the total market cap of the top 100 tech companies.
Cogitating over the data mostly confirmed lessons I had already learned, that at this point, are really cliches. But there were some new insights.
Lesson #1: The first cliche confirmed the notion that there is nothing constant but change (a quote credited to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus around 500 BC). IBM held the top spot for many years before the chart started in 1980. In 1960 IBM was the 5th largest company by market cap in the U.S.: No other tech company was close. Then we changed from the mainframe era to the PC era, and the baton of largest tech company was passed from IBM to Microsoft. When we moved from the PC era to the mobile era, the baton was passed again from Microsoft to Apple.
The cliche that nothing is constant but change runs counter to a thoughtful recent article in the New York Times that argued that the Top 5 tech companies by market cap (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook, which are also all in the top 10 companies by market cap in the U.S.), are poised to "continuing to win." The writer, Farhad Manjoo, makes some great points, but I bet it often looks like the incumbents are well positioned. Maybe things are different this time. Maybe Heraclitus' reign of change only lasted 2,500 years.
Lesson #2: The second cliche is that leaders from one era do not lead the next. IBM had a great run and then let Bill Gates own the operating system of the PC (doh!). Balmer totally wiffed on mobile. If the next platform is AR/VR, Google, Facebook, and Apple are all trying be players and not miss it like their predecessors have.
Lesson #3: The third cliche is that change is happening at an ever increasing rate. IBM held the spot for more than 50 years. Microsoft held the top spot for 13 uninterrupted years. Apple held it uninterrupted for 5.5 years.
…we can see that while the while IBM accounted for 75% of the tech market cap in 1980, and Microsoft accounted for 25% as late as 2003, in 2004 Microsoft's share dropped to 18.2 percent. Over the subsequent 13 years, the percentage of total market cap controlled by the largest company has been range bound, between 13.8% in 2009 and 19.8% in 2012. I estimate that Apple's #1 share now stands at 16.6%, barely changed from the 18.2% share controlled by then #1 Microsoft in 2004. So while the total tech market cap has grown dramatically over the last 13 years (the last few months not withstanding), the share of that growing market cap controlled by the largest company is staying pretty steady. So while individual verticals are often winner take all, it turns out there are lots of big winners. While the bigger winner is winning more in terms of market cap, their share of the total market cap pie, is pretty steady.
How Much Longer Will Apple Reign?
I wrote a post in August, "Google's Alphabet Soup," about Google's major overhaul of its corporate structure to make it "cleaner and more accountable." I think all corporations have to think about the antiquated ways they're organized if they want to compete in this world of increasingly rapid innovation and disruption. Google's new structure was implemented to improve the odds of success in its numerous moonshots (self-driving cars, robots, AI….). Facebook is also innovating at a pace and a scale never before seen. How long will Apple reign? Who would I put my money on to replace Apple? My guess is that in five years, Apple's reign will be long over. In other words, my money is with Heraclitus.
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The Two Rivers North Pierhead Light has been moved from its original location to the Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum where it can be toured as part of regular museum admission. First used in 1886, the red wooden structure was retired in 1969 and donated to the city's historical society. Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum is open to the public seasonally. You can climb exterior steps to an observation platform and interior of the old lantern room of the old Two Rivers Pierhead Light. This is a wonderful stop if you're interested in the maritime history of the region - everything from Two River's fishing fleet to shipwrecks off the coast is touched on in this wonderful museum. Please contact the museum for operating hours and admission charges.


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David Lough Earns More Playing Time For Royals
By Kevin Zimmerman Sep 3, 2012, 2:25pm CDT
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David Lough hasn't taken much time to impress after his first call-up to the major leagues. In the second game of a Saturday double header, the Kansas City Royals right fielder hit a single on his first at-bat during a loss to the Minnesota Twins.
He added another single to earn himself a start on Sunday when Lough again shined at the plate with a 2-for-5 day that included his first major league double.
Per the Royals' website:
"I just try to go out and get hits and help the team win," Lough said. "And being the leadoff guy, you want to get on base as much as you possibly can, so that's what I've been trying to do."
The rise of Lough, a 26-year-old from Akron, Ohio, has been relatively fast after a long push to move his way up the minor league ranks. Lough was taken in the 11th round of the 2007 draft, but it took three seasons with Triple A Omaha before he got his shot in MLB.
He again appeared in the lineup Monday against the Texas Rangers.
For more on the Kansas City Royals, take a look at Royals Review or hit up SB Nation's baseball hub, Baseball Nation.
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