A Teachers Training Programme 'BLISS' (Biotechnology Labs in Senior Secondary Schools) was held at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram on 28 August,2018. Second batch of 30 teachers from the States of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and Mizoram attended the same along with Officials from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Indian Environmental Society and Department of Environment, Delhi.
The Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, welcomed all the teacher delegates and assured all possible help for making the programme an enriching experience. The Vice Principal ,Ms Anita Singh, highlighted the role of Biotechnology in the fields of medicine, agriculture and industry. Ms Niva Chhonkar, Head of the Biology Department, gave a Power Point Presentation on scope, application, and curriculum design of Biotechnology.
The programme commenced with a demonstration of DNA isolation, gram positive staining of Curd bacteria, Bioinformatics-Internet based experiments, Restriction Digestion followed by Gel electrophoresis, Cell Viability Test, Serum Glucose Estimation by GOD-POD Method, DNA Isolation from spinach & banana, Karyotyping and preparation of Mitosis slide which was done by the students of Class XII in the Senior Biology Lab, assisted by Ms. Kajal Sethi and Ms. Kusum Yadav. A Demonstration by Dr Tripti Bhatnagar of Codon Biotech was given.
The delegates were made familiar with various instruments used in Biotechnology experiments like Spectrophotometer, Autoclave, Shaker Water Bath, Laminar Air Flow, Trans Illuminator, BOD Incubator, Colorimeter, Electronic Balance, Magnetic Stirrer and Rocker Shaker. The programme was assisted by Ms Jyoti Sharma.
At the end, a presentation on Environment Initiatives of the school was showcased with special reference to Pollution Survey Report and Jal Jaanch DIY stick by Ms Niva Chhonkar.
The participating teachers appreciated the contribution of teachers and students and had a great learning experience.
Theatron, the Annual Inter School Theatre Fest, was organised by the Expressions Theatre Club of Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram on 25 August 2018 sponsored by Jamboree. The festival was organised with an aim to provide students from a plethora of venerable schools with a platform to emblazon their passion for the stage. There were 6 distinct categories, namely, Stage Play, Street Play, Thespian Coliseum, Ad Act, Play-o-Poem and Theatrical Extravaganza (Surprise Event).
Mr Stephen Marazzi graced the occasion with his august presence. A Music and Theatre Director, graphic artist, eminent theatre personality, voice and speech trainer, drama instructor, storyteller, and illustrator, having a repertoire of over 30 stage productions and concerts, including musicals like The Sound of Music, The Lion King, Cats, Oliver! and non musicals like Frankenstein, To Kill A Mockingbird, Macbeth and Tughlaq, he has worked extensively for publishers like WHO, UNICEF, VHAI, Oxford and TERI.
Guest of Honour Mr Stephen Marazzi and Mr Gurpreet Pathak, eminent cinema and theatre actor, theatre trainer in schools, with experience of having performed in different parts of India on socio-political issues as well as a close association with the Asmita Theatre Group, judged the Stage Play. The students, during the event, set the stage afire with their vibrant ensembles and riveting dialogues and painted a beautiful picture of the topics provided.
Mr. Mayank Garg, who is associated with India's most prolific theatre group ASMITA with experience of over 500 stage, 2500 street plays and judging theatre competitions of various schools and colleges judged Street Play along with Mr. Vipul, a theatre artist and social activist, who has performed over 400 stage plays and 2000 street plays. In the Nukkad Natak the participants used the medium of a traditional street play to talk about various social issues plaguing society, unencumbered by gaudy props.
Mr. Tarun Kohli, founder of the Mashq Theatre group, professional contemporary dancer, theatre personality and worked with well known director Mr Hansal Mehta in Omerta, judged Ad Act along with Ms Swati Singh, an advertising professional and a creative director with over 18 years of association with Media with diverse experiences in sectors like Public Relations and Corporate Training. Ad-Act incorporated pop culture citations as the students scrambled to imaginatively market sundry, out-of-the-box products.
Ms. Lakshmi Subramanyam, retired Associate Professor of English, Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, writer on Modern Indian Theatre and editor of essays and books on Drama and Ms. Sukhpreet Khalon, Trustee, Khwaja Ahmed Abbas Memorial Trust, film scholar, programmer for film festivals and curator of several film exhibitions assessed the actors of Thespian Coliseum. The monologues and soliloquies of the legendary bard William Shakespeare were brought to life by adroit performers, decked in vivid garb in the Thespian Coliseum, and were evaluated on the basis of their delivery and diction, costumes and props, body language and stage presence.
Ms Shikha Mittal, Founder and Director of the site Be.artsy.com, a website targeting needs of society and business with impact of art and street theatre and art based solutions, and Ms Kriti Pant, Founder of The Tadpole Repertory and an actor, trainer and voice over artist as well as co-director of Plasticity, a piece of materiel theatre for toddlers, judged Play-o-Poem. The judges and audience alike were held captive by the electrifying delivery of the participants complete with vivid pink colour in the air and costumes to match. The performers displayed finesse in their portrayal of various socio-cultural phenomena.
The Theatrical Extravaganza( surprise event) was judged by Ms Aakriti Seth, who has been a part of the theatre circuit since her school days and has various street and stage plays to her credit, also is a part of productions of Three Arts Theatre Club, along with Ms Smridhi Khanna, who has been part of the Theatreela Group and many workshops by senior theatre artists, currently working with Gartner, a research and consulting firm as a Senior Research Analyst. The surprise event tested the competitors' improvising skills and ability to think on the spot. The first round was "Moulding" where the participants were told to assume a particular position and improvise a scene starting from there. The second round was an Expression Face-Off, where participants were giving an expression such as happiness, anger or disgust and were challenged to express it in varying degrees ranging from mild to extreme.
A few pizzas later, the participants, refreshed, headed to the AVH for the closing ceremony. The Chief Guest was felicitated by the Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal and the Vice Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan.
The Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, in her address, commended the efforts of the Expressions Theatre Club and entrusted them with meeting her expectations for the Annual Production to be put up at the end of the year. She took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing of her school and college days, when theatre had not yet taken centre stage among extracurricular activities; unlike contemporary times, wherein theatre events enjoy mass participation. She also spoke about the fact that behind every successful actor, there is a well-written script and a talented Director. She concluded with praise for Ms. Sanya Taneja, the Teacher-in-charge of Expressions Theatre Club, and coordinator of Theatron; inviting the senior members of the club up on stage and lauding their phenomenal organisation of the event. Wrapping up her speech, she reminded the students, to never imagine that they're the best, for once they reach the top, there is nowhere else to go.
After the Principal's speech, the Expressions Theatre Club presented a showcase of the performances that Delhi Public School R. K. Puram had put forward as their entry for the various events of the fest. They were hugely appreciated as the hall reverberated with thunderous applause.
The Chief Guest began by expressing his gratitude to the Principal for inviting him to the event and making his weekend enjoyable. He lamented the fact that he could not be in multiple places and see the various events. After ascertaining that all the participants had enjoyed at the event, he went on to thank the Principal for organising the fest and expressed his awe at its sheer scale. He was happy that students were participating in theatrical endeavours and not remaining buried in their textbooks and electronic gadgets. He concluded by complimenting the actors' attention to detail in the the Theatre Club showcase.
The Teacher-in-charge, Ms. Sanya Taneja of the English Department thanked everyone who made the event possible.
The event ended with the Vice Principal, Ms. Padma Srinivasan, delivering the Vote of thanks. She thanked the judges for taking out time from their busy schedules and commended the enthusiasm of the participants and the efforts of the teachers.
The overall winners were St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School.
Class teachers and subject teachers discussed the importance of being responsible and taking responsibility for one's actions in all aspects of one's life. They spoke about why it is essential for one to be responsible both at home and in school. Students were invited to participate in discussions. They shared stories and incidents on the importance of being responsible. They also shared quotations and slogans related to the topic and put them up in the classroom.
Responsibility means doing what needs to be done to take care of yourself, your family, your friends, and the greater community. Class teachers and subject teachers worked towards inculcating this value in the students through various activities.
Teachers discussed the meaning and concept of 'responsibility'. Students contributed to class discussions by speaking about the topic and sharing various quotations and stories. They also put up posters and slogans related to the topic.
Responsibility means doing your actions carefully with thought put into it. It means to work for the good of one's family, friends, and community. Class teachers and subject teachers worked towards inculcating this value in the students through various activities. Posters and quotes were put up on the walls. Teachers discussed the meaning of the value with the help of real time examples and class room situations. Students contributed to class discussions by speaking about the topic.
'A tree is beautiful, but what's more, it has a right to life; like water, the sun and the stars, it is essential. Life on Earth is inconceivable without trees'. What an apt quote!
Importance of tree plantation has been stressed upon time and again. The need for tree plantation has become even greater these days because of the growing pollution in the environment.
More and more trees must be planted if we really want to survive and lead a good life. Besides exhaling oxygen and inhaling carbon dioxide, trees also absorb other harmful gases from the environment thus making the air purer and fresher. The greener the tree, the more oxygen it shall produce and the more toxic gases it will absorb.
Our environment is the greatest gift of Mother Nature to us. A clean environment is vital to have a peaceful and healthy life. But because of negligence of some human beings we have put our nature on a dangerous threshold.
In order to make the generations to come, more sensitive and concerned about their environment and to reinforce positive attitude and values towards preserving it, CBSE proposed to plant trees and 'Prakriti Mahotsav' 'तरवे नमः' was celebrated on August 16,2018.
11 native tree species of Delhi were selected and each tree was given a unique name of a martyr for proper identification and personal touch.
Names of selected female Freedom Fighters were Madam Bhikaiji Cama (24 September, 1861- 13 August, 1936),Kasturba Gandhi (11 April, 1869- 22 February, 1942), Sarojini Naidu (13 February, 1879- 2 March, 1949),Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (18 August, 1900- 1 December, 1990), Sucheta Kripalani (25 June, 1908- 1 December, 1974),Aruna Asaf Ali (16 July, 1909- 26 July,1996), Durga Bai Deshmukh (15 July, 1909- 9 May, 1981),Usha Mehta Savitribai Phule (25 March, 1920- 11 August, 2000), Begum Hazrat Mahal (1820- 7 April, 1879), Rani lakshmibai (19 November – 17 June, 1858), Kittur Rani Chennamma (23 October, 1778 – 21 February, 1829).
The students of Class X enthusiastically participated in this drive and pledged to take care of environment. The plants are kept in the central area of school so that all the students can see and identify the common plants found in Delhi.
This activity was organized by the Environment Club of Delhi Public School, R. K.Puram and was a great opportunity for the students & teachers to identify and to learn about the native trees of Delhi.
The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated by the students and staff members of DPS RK Puram with full patriotic fervour on 15 August, 2018. The event was graced by the Principal, Ms Vanita Sehgal, Vice Principals, Dr Renu Nayyar, Ms Padma Srinivasan and Ms Anita Singh and Headmistresses, Ms Rashmi Malhotra, Ms Archana Pental and Ms Dolly Chanana. The enthusiastic students displayed their talent and passion for the country through a wide range of activities and competitions judged by the esteemed alumni and teachers.
The celebration commenced with the flag hoisting ceremony, where the National Flag unfurled with a shower of rose petals and the soul stirring National Anthem which was followed by the release of beautiful tri-colored balloons.
Ms. Vanita Sehgal, in her inaugural address started by referring to Tryst with Destiny, the speech given by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, at the stroke of the first midnight hour of independent India. She mentioned the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and the unsung heroes who laid down their lives for the freedom of India. Exhibiting her pride for the nation, having seen it grow and reach phenomenal heights, she spoke about the role every citizen plays in the growth of a nation and also the feeling of pride of being an Indian. She thanked all the teachers and every person who made this joyous occasion a grand success. She ended her speech by wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day.
A plethora of events were scheduled with feelings of patriotism running high in the audience. The cultural programme started with the school choir's melodious rendition of various patriotic songs. A short play, dance performance by students of DPS RKPuram and MCD School Sector 12, left the audience awestruck. The show culminated with the school choir singing ' Ae Watan', electrifying the atmosphere. Thereafter, Vice Principals and Headmistresses wished everyone and shared their thoughts on what independence means to them.
This was followed by a host of events hosted by a variety of Departments in which students from all classes participated eagerly.
The English Department organised an English Quiz for Classes VI-VIII, which was an exciting blend of idioms, popular fiction and tongue twisters. The Turncoat Debate for Classes IX-XII saw dynamic students indulge in debating over the topics provided.
The Hindi Department organised 'देशभक्ति पर आधारित कविताओं का पाठ ' for VI -VIII and ' दो विपरीत चरित्रों द्वारा बातचीत – आमना सामना ' for Classes IX – XII.
'चरित्राभिनय ' for Classes VI-VIII & 'संस्कृत प्रश्नोत्तरी (व्याकरण एवं साहित्याधारित) ' for IX and X were conducted by the Sanskrit Department.
'Struggle for Freedom', an On- the- Spot Painting competition was hosted by the Fine Arts Department.
The Performing Arts Department organized 'Jashn- E- Azaadi' a music and dance competition in which students of all classes participated. The event saw a huge turnout from students wanting to showcase their talent.
The Mathematics Department conducted Mental Maths and Jumbled Series quizzes. Quiz Masters examined the students on logical reasoning, mental abilities and problem solving capabilities.
The Science Department conducted a Quiz for Classes VI- VIII and Presentations for Classes IX-XII. The Quiz was an exciting affair with a 'Bounce and Pounce' preliminary round and Picture based final round.
'A Celebration of Diversity' : Card-making Competition for Classes VI-VIII and a 'Display of traditional attires over the ages' was conducted for Classes IX-XII by Social Science Department.
The Sports Department made its contribution to the event by 'Athletics and Swimming Competitions'. Certificates were presented to all the participants and medals to all the winners.
The students participated in the wide range of events with a lot of enthusiasm and their performances were widely applauded. The celebrations stirred feelings of patriotism and nationalism amongst the audience gathered.
Delhi Public School, R K Puram and Bio-Rad, an US based Life Sciences Company launched a fun filled learning program-"Bio-Rad's Science Ambassador Program" on August 8,2018. Biology students of Class XII attended this program.
During the two hours program, the students and teachers were engaged in fun filled and team building activities that allowed each one of them to unleash themselves and be expressive. There was a lot of excitement to extract DNA from the cheek cells. Students made DNA necklace. It was a great feeling for all them to see their DNA for the first time.
Biorad's Country Head, Mr Bijender Kumar was also present. Presentation on 'Look closer at Biotechnology' was made by Mr Vipan Minhas. Later Dr Nitin Ghosal spoke about importance of HbA1c in diabetes diagnosis and Thalassemia.
The students worked in groups and the group with best DNA extraction won a box of chocolates. Ice-cream challenge was also arranged. Tree plantation was organised in the school campus and the students were awarded certificates by Bio-Rad Company.
Vote of thanks was delivered by Ms Niva Chhonkar, Head of Biology Department. It was an amazing workshop and a learning experience thoroughly enjoyed by the students. The programme was coordinated by Ms KajaL Sethi, Biology Teacher.
Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram organized the Annual Inter-School Language Festival – 'भाषा संगम' on 11 August 2018. This event aimed to provide students with a better understanding of various cultures and instill a sense of pride in their own. The number of schools participating in the event were: 13 in German, 15 in Sanskrit, 18 in Hindi and 9 in Spanish. The event comprised 8 events, 2 for each language.
The Chief Guests for the event were Ms. Padma Sachdev, a Hindi and Dogri poetess and writer, Dr. Girish Chandra Pant, Head of Department of Sanskrit, Jamia Millia Islamia and Mr. Carl – Jochen Dill, Speaker for Educational Cooperation, Goethe Institute, Max Mueller Bhavan.
For वाद-विवाद प्रतियोगिता (Debate Competition), the topic placed before the house was, "दंण्ड विना अनुशासनम् सम्भवं न" or 'Discipline is not possible without punishment". The students engaged in heated debates, putting forward their points in the best possible way. The event was judged by Dr. Rekha Arora, Head of Department, Sanskrit, Miranda House and Prof. Rachna Verma Mohan, Professor in Education Department of Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeeth.
In दूरदर्शन प्रस्तुति (News panel), the participants recited shlokas, giving updates on recent news up to 20 July 2018 and performed an advertisement on social issues. The event was judged by Dr. Sushma Choudhary, Department of Sanskrit, Delhi University, Treasurer in WAVES India and Dr. Balderanand Sagar, Chief Secretary of All India Sanskrit Journalists.
(Enactment) gave students a platform to showcase their theatrical talent as they enacted classic stories from Indian literature. They were judged based on their choice of story, screenplay, dialogue delivery and their costumes. The judges for the event were Mr. Ajay Sethi, an NDTV actor and director, and Mr.Tarikh Hamid, Director, Wings Theatre Group.
For, कविता पाठ (poetry recitation) each team comprised of two participants, who had to recite a poem on the given topics. The junior team was from grade 6 to 8 and the senior team was from grade 9 to 11 who spoke on "Manav ab toh jaag" and "Jeevan,samaj aur desh" respectively. They performed with ardor and were tested on their enunciation, choice of poem and manner of recitation. The event was judged by Dr. Saraswat Mohan Manishi, a renowned Author and Poet, and Prof. Puranchand Tandon, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, Delhi University.
At the end of this competition, the school Theatre Group performed a play 'Toba Take Singh' written by Saadat Hasan Manto.
Zungenbrecher (Tongue Twister), was a unique competition in which an exciting yet difficult tongue twister was given to the participants. They were required to speak together in front of the audience and judges, and were tested on the basis of their synchronization, fluency, pronunciation and confidence. The event was judged by Ms Reema Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Gargi College and Mr. Stefan von Thenen, an intern at Max Mueller Bhavan.
Character Portrayal, was an event in which the participants had to enact and recapitulate a popular excerpt or dialogue of any famous personality of Germany. They were assessed on the basis of accuracy to the character and dialogue and delivery. The judges for the event were Ms. Manisha Bhuttan, Assistant Professor at Amity University, Noida and Ms. Sheetal B. Das, Assistant Professor at Amity University, Gurugram.
Show and Tell, was a competition where the participant had to choose a Spanish object from their day to day life and talk about it in Spanish. The presentation was evaluated on clarity of spoken words, diction, originality and creativity.
For Poetry Recitation, the student had to orate a poem of their choice and were graded on the basis of spontaneity, intonation, voice and articulation.
The judges for both the events were Ms. Jocelyn Herrera, a Spanish lecturer at lexicos Institute and Ms. Komal Dhawan, a lecturer at Khalsa College and Daulatram College.
The Valedictory ceremony commenced with a amazing rendition of a welcome song 'Swagatam' by the choir of DPS R.K. Puram, which was followed by the felicitation of the Chief Guests by the Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal.
The cultural programme initiated with a melodious Dogri song which was carried forward with an enthralling and lively qawali in Sanskrit, a Spanish dance which was an impeccable blend of elegance and beauty and ended with a nimble and spirited German song.
Dr. Girish Chandra Pant then addressed the gathering and expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards all the guests and participants present. He further mentioned that even if a student discontinues pursuing Sanskrit in school, s/he must include it in their day-to-day lives.
Ms. Padma Sachdev in her speech said that all songs, no matter what language they are in, are extremely beautiful. Local songs in Dogri are her personal favourite. She deeply emphasized on the importance of the presence of a mother in a child's life and the pain of a wife when her husband is at war. She also recalled several interesting anecdotes from her childhood.
Mr. Carl – Jochen Dill began by quoting, " If there are no stars, there is no beauty in the sky; if there are no flowers, there is no beauty in the garden; and if there are no languages, there is no beauty in conversing." Appreciating the efforts put in by the Principal to promote German language and culture in the school, he explained the usefulness of learning German and how it could help in one's future.
The ceremony concluded with the Vice principal, Ms. Anita Singh, offering the Vote of thanks. She started by acknowledging the palpable excitement on the air. Further, she thanked the Chief Guests and the Judges for their valuable time. She acknowledged the student's commendable performance and proceeded by saying, "It doesn't matter whether you win or lose; what matters is that you took part". She then called all teacher in-charges along with the members of the language clubs on stage, where they were greeted with a huge round of applause.
All in all, the Language festival proved to be a great opportunity for students to interact with each other and uncover their hidden linguistic abilities.
Delhi Public School R.K.Puram hosted the 17th Annual Dhruv Rajgarhia Memorial Inter School Debate on 10 August, 2018. The event saw active participation of 15 schools from all over Delhi, NCR.
Dhruv Rajgarhia, a young student of the school passed away in 2002. Dhruv is affectionately remembered as a keen sportsman, an eager debater, a peacemaker and somebody with an unparalleled zest for living. The debate was instituted by his grandfather, Late Shri K. L. Rajgarhia in his memory, with the aim of building up debating and oratorical skills amongst the students.
The Rajgarhia family and Ms Jonaki Sarma, the Teacher In-charge for the event, along with her team of teachers, graced the occasion with their presence.
The judges for the event were: Mr Daanish Kaushal, representative for the Hindu College English Debating Society at Delhi University; Ms Shagun Sethi, former Head Girl of DPS RKP and President of Debating Society at JMC; Ms. Devika Oberai, Secretary of Debating Society at JMC; Ms Pramiti Singh, Vice President of the Debating Society at JMC; Mr Anany Jain, former member of Debating Society of College of Business Studies at DU; Mr Vijeeth Srinivas, studying at Kirori Mal College; Ms Sheryl Sahni, studying at JMC; Ms Radhika Sharma, student of Law at King's College, London; Mr Jatin Jha, Ex-president of DebSoc and currently studying at Hindu College; Mr Niket Khadgawat, studying at Hansraj College; Ms Spriha Saxena, President of Debating Society of IP College and Jagnoor Singh, member of Debating Society of Sri Venkateswara College.
The debate consisted of two parts – The first was the Preliminary Round, and the second constituted the Quarter, Semi and Final rounds.
The Preliminary round composed of 3 events – a Classical, an Extempore and a Turncoat debate.
The participants articulated and exemplified their dynamic viewpoints before the house.
The motion for the Classical Debate – "This house would make posthumous organ donations opt-out in India" – was given two weeks prior, with the stance assigned on the day of the event.
The Extempore Debate required the participants to demonstrate their stance on motions such as "The house believes that true women's liberation is compatible with the existence of organized religion" and "The house believes that government should prioritize policies that reduce social inequality over economic growth", which were given on the spot.
The Turncoat Debate required the participants to speak both, for and against the motion which was given on the spot. Motions like, "The house believes that the LGBTQ+ community should be more prominently featured in children's' education and media" and "The house believes that the feminist movement should campaign for the equal sexualisation of men in the media as opposed to campaigning against the sexualisation of women", were given.
The three best speakers in each of the categories of the Preliminary round were awarded.
The second part of the event consisted of an Asian Parliamentary Style Debate. There were two teams- the opposition and the proposition, each consisting three participants representing The Prime Minister, The Deputy Prime Minister, Government Whip, Leader of Opposition, Deputy Leader of Opposition and Opposition Whip.
Eight of the original fifteen teams qualified for the Quarter Finals. The motions put before the teams were- "The house believes that post genocide regimes should destroy all places of extermination", "The house believes that people who abuse drugs should be treated as public health concerns instead of criminals", "The house believes that versions of history taught by states to the education system should not be designed to promote national pride", "The house supports moral policing of school and undergraduate students in romantic relationships".
After an intense discussion, four teams went on to compete in the semi-finals. "Eugenics should be used to improve the quality of human population" and "The house believes that media organisations should disseminate sensitive information pertaining to national security" were the motions presented to the semi finalists.
The two best teams headed for the anticipated finals. It was the only round to feature a reply speech. The Finals took place on the motion- "In democratic post colonial states, the house would ban parties from using their involvement with the independence movement as their current rhetoric". The students spoke with eloquence and argued their case with great zeal. All the judges of the event were present to adjudicate it.
The Prize Distribution was conducted by Mr Rajgarhia, Mr Mukesh Kumar, the School Supervisor and Ms Jonaki Sarma, the Teacher In-charge.
DPS, MATHURA ROAD THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, ROHINI.
The 1st Best Speaker Award went to Avantika Choda, The Indian School.
The 2ND Best Speaker Award went to Kanika Kaur, Springdales, Dhaula Kuan .
The 3rd Best Speaker Award went to Aatif Husain, The Indian School.
The overall winner was Springdales, Dhaula Kuan.
The runner up was The Indian School.
'Join the greens', an IGL Initiative to foster awareness on environment care among students through interactive programs was hosted by Delhi Public School, RK Puram on August 6, 2018 . Indraprastha Gas Limited or IGL is a name synonymous with cleaner fuels. With a strong commitment to build a greener environment in Delhi NCR, it has established a network of CNG and PNG to energize the capital's homes, industries and transportation. IGL believes that schools are the cradle of change.
Two competitions were organised Environmental IGL Quiz Mania for Classes VII & VIII and Pecha Kucha – Extempore Power Point Presentation for Class XI. The topics included all the aspects of Environment like Pollution- causes, effect & prevention, Conservation of resources, Alternate sources of energy, Art & culture, E- Billing, Fuels, Artificial Intelligence, CNG, PNG. The competitions aimed to sensitize the students on environmental issues, showcase their hidden talents, enhance their leadership qualities, develop team spirit, get into healthy competition and be a green champ.
The IGL dignitaries for the event, Mr. Rajiv Sikka, Director Commercial for IGL, Mr. PK Pandey, Vice President, Marketing, Mr. Bhudev Singh, Chief General Manager, Marketing and Mr. Y. Subhash, Chief Manager, Marketing, were welcomed by the Principal, Ms Vanita Sehgal, Vice Principals, Ms. Padma Srinivasan and Ms. Anita Singh.
A Video presentation was shown to the students by the IGL on the importance of Clean Natural Fuels.
The following students were selected to represent school at State level Competition. Environment Quiz Finalists were Abhishek Agarwal VII A, Abhyuday Vadehra VII D, Anish Narang VII E, Pranav Aneja VII K, Aditya Bauba VIII C & Agastya Nath VIII F.
Nandini Parashar & Siddhant Parekh of XI D won Pecha Kucha Event.
The programme was organised by Ms Niva Chhonkar Head, Biology Department & Ms Dimple Menon, Environment Club Coordinator.
Delhi Public School R.K. Puram hosted the Inter-School French Language Festival, 'Postcards from Paris', on August 4, 2018 with 32 schools competing in 3 on-site and 5 off-site events . The event is organized annually under the aegis of the DPS Society. The French Club students helped enthusiastically in the organization of the event.
The Chief Guest for the day was Dr. Zeenat Khadar, Joint Secretary of DPS Society, New Delhi. She is facilitating the newly established Franchisee DPS schools in India and abroad, and earlier during her teaching career, she held the position of Headmistress and Principal. Professor N. Kamala, teaching French at Jawaharlal Nehru University, was the Guest of Honour. Her English version of 'The Diary of Mademoiselle d'Avers' has been published worldwide along with many more works. She was awarded the Katha Award for her contribution to translation. The event was graced by the presence of the Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, the Vice Principal, Ms. Anita Singh.
The duet song competition comprised of 27 participating teams. They performed exquisite French tunes such as the famous Dernier Danse by Indila as well as French translations of popular songs by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion and Luke Graham. The esteemed judges of the event were Ms. Aude Priya Wacziarg and Ms. Swati Dasgupta. Ms. Wacziarg, educated in France, Italy and India, is trained as an opera singer in academies in both Rome and France. Ms. Dasgupta has had more than 30 years of experience teaching French, spending more than half of her career in DPS R.K. Puram. She currently teaches in the University of Delhi.
More than 20 teams took part in the 'Enact a Fable' competition where they recreated versions of ancient fables like La Cigale et la Fourmi (The Ant and the Grasshopper) by Jean de la Fontaine. Various props were used to enhance their performances; creative costumes including face paint and headgears were also used. The contestants collaborated theatre with music and dance, captivating the attention of the judges while displaying the morals of the fables. Ms. Asha Puri and Ms. Divya Bhatia were the expert judges for this event. The former has worked as a French translator and broadcaster, and is currently teaching in Jawaharlal Nehru University. Ms. Bhatia is a member of the guest faculty at Bharti College, Delhi University.
22 teams enthusiastically participated in the French 'Ad Zap' contest. They presented various products such as sunglasses, brushes and solar batteries in eye-catching costumes. The honorable judges of the event were Ms. Babusha Verma, French Faculty, Centre for Languages, St. Stephen's College, New Delhi and current Head of the French Editorial Board at a Foreign Language Publishing House in India, and Ms. Yarmila Sayai, is a winner of the 'Sharpak Scholarship for Excellence' and a former Masters student of Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier.
The 'Just a Minute' competition had participants from 23 schools, each given a different topic ranging from 'L'argent de poche' (pocket money) to 'Supermarché' (supermarket). The contestants were marked on their fluency, expression and content. The panel of judges consisted of Mr. Sebastian Thejus Cherian, Assistant Professor, Centre for French and Francophone Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Ms. Rajni Bachwani, Chargée de Mission Bourses et Alumni, Institut Français en Inde, Embassy of France in India.
Students zealously presented poems in unique and dramatized way for the 'French Poetry Recitation' competition, wearing inspired costumes and using creative props. Their poems were judged by Ms. Shilpa Gupta, who has worked at various colleges of Delhi University and is currently a faculty member, French department, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, and Ms. Pooja Arora, who has a Masters Degree in French and is currently Assistant Professor in French at Amity University.
The students of the participating schools worked hard behind the scenes, bringing out their creativity and love for the language. They made artistic greeting cards with catchy slogans, beautiful self-designed T-shirts and original French poems expressing their individuality and inspired ideas on Nature.
Post the events, the valedictory ceremony was inaugurated by an enthralling welcome dance by the students of the Performing Arts Society, leaving the audience marvelling at their melange of the renowned dance forms, ballet and contemporary. The Guest of Honour and the Chief Guest were felicitated by the Principal, who presented them with tokens of her appreciation.
A wonderful presentation, 'Glimpses of Morning Events', was played which exhibited banners and posters, students and teachers and all the events that had taken place throughout the day. The winners of the on-site events also performed their respective productions, mesmerizing the audience with their talent.
The Guest of Honour, Prof. N. Kamala, showed her passion for French by starting her address to the gathering in French language. Mentioning its merits, she explained how it was a global language, spoken in more than 77 countries, which gave an edge to all who learnt it. She concluded her speech by wishing everyone bon courage!
The Chief Guest, Dr. Zeenat Khadar, warmed the hearts of the audience with her words, graciously appreciating the wisdom brought forward by Ms. Kamala. She spoke about how everyone was a born learner, and every language we knew would take us higher.
Then arrived the much awaited magazine release of the 7th edition of DPS R.K. Puram's French Magazine, 'Crayon d'Or', for which Ms. Vanita Sehgal and Ms. Anita Singh were invited to join the two respected Guests on stage. This gave way to the prize distribution ceremony for which the participants and audience were so eagerly waiting. The winning students along with their respective teachers were invited on stage to accept their well- deserved prizes.
The Vote of Thanks was given by the Vice Principal, Ms. Anita Singh. She expressed her gratitude to both the Guests of the day, and thanked all the teachers involved in the event. They were called up on stage along with the French Department teachers and students of the French Club to receive the thundering applause of the audience.
The event, proving to be an enriching experience for all who attended, ended with the national anthem.
As every year, the event comprised of both off-site and on-site events. The results of the off-site events were announced along with the winners' showcases.
The Debate Society of Delhi Public School, R.K Puram hosted its 2nd Annual Inter-School Debate Competition, "Aarohan – Ascent of Young Minds" from 2- 3 August 2018. The event was divided into two halves – the English Debate on the 2 Aug and the Hindi Debate on the 3Aug. The event endeavored to give students an opportunity to showcase their strong declamatory skills and their ability to have logical and rational discussions.
The English Debate saw the participation of teams from 40 schools, with each team consisting of two students from grades VI-VIII.
The event was judged by Ms. Clara Martin, Head, Performance and Upper School – Grades IV-VIII at Bilva Indian School, Dubai; Ms. Kiran Mishra, an English Announcer at All India Radio since 1989 with nearly 26 years' experience in the Radio and Communication industry; and Ms. Juhi Tyagi, Chief Producer at NDTV 24*7 and an integral part of India's only Emmy nominated News show, 'The Buck Stops Here'.
The occasion was graced by the Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, along with the Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, and the Head of the English Department, Ms. Atika Dayal.
The event started with the felicitation of the judges, followed by a Welcome Address by Ms. Rashmi Malhotra in which she emphasized the importance of debates as a platform that allows one to stand up for what is right and against what is wrong. A rendition of the Saraswati Shlokas was performed and their meaning elaborated upon before the commencement of the actual debate.
Participants elucidated on the topic 'Today, parenting is more about financing children than nurturing them' with well worded arguments, ensuring their point was put across in the best possible way. Rebuttals from the speakers and the audience were encouraged, adding a twist to the competition and keeping the participants on their toes.
Participants were judged on the content of their arguments, delivery, relevance to the topic and participation in the rebuttal round.
The Hindi Debate saw the participation of 42 teams from all over Delhi and NCR. The event gave a platform to the students of classes VI-VIII for evincing their oratorical skills with impactful debates in Hindi.
Dr. Manoj Sharma, a Hindi Professor at PGDAV College, Dr. Anurag Mishra, City editor of India presently the Editor of Microsoft News, and Dr. Karuna Sharma, a lecturer and Professor at the Government Education Department, were the honoured judges for the event.
The occasion was graced by the Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, the Headmistress, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra, the Head of the Hindi Department, Ms. Jyoti Bakshi, and other teacher coordinators, who helped make the event a huge success.
The event began with the felicitation of the judges by the Headmistress, which was followed by her welcome address where she thanked them for being able to take time out of their busy schedule. She fondly talked about her childhood, when she read Hindi novels, and urged students to continue this practice. She emphasized the importance of enhancing the Hindi communication abilities.
Competitors delivered articulated debates and formidable arguments, on the topic, 'बदलों जीवन मूल्य क्यूंकि सब चलता है ',exemplifying the qualities of splendid rhetoricians. Rebuttals from the audience was encouraged, which drove the participants and audience towards devoting their undivided attention to the speakers. Participants were judged on the content of their arguments, delivery, relevance to the topic and participation in the rebuttal round.
This was followed by a speech by the Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, who thanked the students and appreciated the efforts of the teacher coordinators. In her vote of thanks, Ms. Jyoti Bakshi expressed how astounded she was to see students exhibit the qualities of an eloquent orator. On the behalf of all of the judges, Dr. Karuna Sharma thanked the school for presenting the opportunity of judging an event as prestigious as Aarohan.
The First position in the English Debate was bagged by Suhana Sharma from Delhi Public School, Noida, with Khushi Mishra from Mount St. Mary's School,Delhi Cantt securing the second position , and Aditya Dubey from Delhi Public School, Noida securing the third position. Delhi Public School, Noida emerged as the best team.
In the Hindi debate, Tanvi Srivastav from Delhi Public School, Noida bagged the first prize, whereas Kavya Khanna from Delhi Public School, Rohini secured the second position. The third position was awarded to Nishtha Sharma from Mount Carmel School and Aastika Jain of Springdales, Dhaula kuan The trophy for the best team was awarded to Delhi Public School, Noida.
The overall 'Aarohan – Ascent of Young Minds' trophy was bagged by DPS Noida.


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Discrimination Persists in the Face of the Plague
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The Gradual Abolition Act, a legislative action moving away from slavery, was passed in the state of Philadelphia in year 1790. Anti-slavery movements were well in motion and progress, and so stood strong the opposition. In year 1793, Philadelphia was the nation's capital – and most cosmopolitan city in the United States. Internationally renowned physician, Benjamin Rush, asserted in the beginning and middle stages of the epidemic that the African American blacks were immune to the Yellow Fever. The social implications of such an assertion from a renowned scientist and figure in society was huge. Benjamin Rush had previously signed the Declaration of Independence and his studies were supported by his connections in the political and academic world.
This social phenomenon is discussed in detail in page 6 of Katherine Polak's Perspectives on Epidemic: The Yellow Fever in 1793 Philadelphia:
Mayor Clarkson placed an advertisement in the one city paper that was still in print asking for "the people of colour to come forward and assist the distressed, perishing, and neglected sick." Africans "were supposed not liable to the infection based on information contained in several published histories of the disease, including one by Dr. Lining of Charleston.
Rush asked members of the Free African Society to take care of the ill and dying whites, which two prominent figures of the black community, Absalom Jones and Richard Allen, agreed to do. In November 1793, after the thick of the epidemic, Carey attacks the assistance of these black volunteers in A Short Account of the Malignant Fever, Lately Prevalent in Philadelphia, as discussed in Mona Kolsky's Philadelphia 1793: Yellow Fever, Race, Medicine and Politics:
He accused them of extortion, theft of property in homes in which they serviced, and overall publicly vilified them. He condemned them for taking money for their services at such a disastrous time. He spoke nothing of white citizens who did the same.
In pg. 41 of Arthur Mervyn, Mervyn states:
I was roused from […] doubts by a summons to breakfast, obsequiously delivered by a black servant.
Evidence from the text suggests racial discrimination against blacks; the black servant is seen to "obsequiously" deliver breakfast to Arthur Mervyn, suggesting a tint of contempt towards the black servant.
Furthermore, there exists further evidence of discrimination against blacks as discussed in The Middle Passages of Arthur Mervyn by Liam Corley:
Black Philadelphians served as nurses in the Bush Hill hospital and as attendants to Rush's patients throughout the months of the epidemic despite the evidence that blacks were as likely to die from yellow fever as whites.
It is important to note these said injustices and examine the novel in context of the racial discrimination that plagued society; with assertions that the blacks did not contract the plague in the same manner as whites did, and blacks agreeing to take care of the diseased whites as a service, it poses a question: what is the relationship between a society's sins and engraved notions in society and the effects of the plague to society? Does it cause tension amidst the social hierarchy; does it encourage further discrimination? Some questions to keep in mind as we move on to observe how the plague affects society…
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Notice ramps and slanted surfaces in the neighborhood.
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Key Science Concepts
A ramp is a surface with one end higher than the other.
Encourage children to use the words ramp, flat, slanted, up, down, and steep as well as science process words such as observe, compare, similar, different, change, and predict.
Tell children they will look for ramps and slanted surfaces outside.
Go for a walk around the neighborhood looking for slanted surfaces. Record these on your clipboard. You may also want to take photos or videos of the items the children find.
Driveways or sidewalks may or may not be slanted. Give the children the ball you brought and ask them how they could use it to test whether or not the surface is slanted.
When you go inside after the walk, provide children with materials so they can draw the ramps they saw.
Reflect and Share
Review the list (and pictures) of slanted surfaces the children spotted. Encourage children to think about the purpose of some of the slanted surfaces, such as roofs, entrance ramps, and sidewalk cuts. What kind of things do you think can roll up or down those ramps?
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English Language Learners may not be familiar with the names for the ramps you discover outside. To help them learn these words, ask children to repeat the name of the ramp after you: wheelchair ramp, moving truck ramps, driveway. Then have children point to that ramp or another instance of that ramp and name it for you again. Have children name these ramps again on the "Ramps Around Us" chart.
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When we went outside today, I gave each student a clipboard and pencil. As we searched for ramps around our school, the students began to see:
a man in a utility truck being held up by a slanted arm
a sidewalk that descends into the street
An event tent was being set up across the street, and some students pointed out that the slanted roof was a "ramp." We sat in the shade and drew pictures of the ramps that we saw.
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With so many TV shows like A Place in the Sun showing us the sorts of paradise properties we could buy, there's no wonder so many Brits are looking to move abroad. Warmer weather and different lifestyle choices are meaning that more and more British citizens are becoming interested in international property.
But before you start calling around international moving companies for a quote, there are a few things to think about first.
Before you pop your home on the market, make sure your international property investment is a savvy one. The British housing market has been a real success story for the last few years, with property prices constantly on the rise. Selling a house in the UK doesn't take long either, with a national average of 71 days on the market.
In some sunshine destinations it can be a little slower, especially in places like the Algarve where an influx of new apartments has created a bit of saturation. Before making a big move, check out the local situation first to find out the average time on the market and the year-on-year price increase.
In some cases, you may be better off renting out your property in the UK and using the profits to rent a home overseas.
Is the property a safe bet?
Research is important when you're buying property anywhere, but it's even more necessary when you're going abroad. Different countries have different property and taxation laws, which might be completely at odds with what you're used to. It's good to have a chat with the locals to check that there hasn't been any trouble with planning permission in the area, and also to make sure that there aren't any outstanding bills or tax demands on the property.
It may sound a little obvious, but it's a good idea to check that the deeds haven't been offered up as collateral on a loan and that the seller has the right to sell you the home and the land it's sitting on. If there's even a hint of a doubt that your language abilities aren't quite up to scratch, hire an independent translator to help you through the process.
Added fees are part and parcel of buying a property, and when you buy abroad there are likely to be a few more extras. Your bank will probably charge you for the international transfer fees and some countries will ask you to have a will drawn up before the sale can proceed. You'll need to use a broker who's qualified to work both overseas and in the UK and they might charge a fee for handling the overseas part of the transaction.
Of course, there's also the added charge of shipping all of your worldly possessions to your new home. Even if you don't want to engage an official removal company, you'll need to think about the cost of fuel and ferries to get you to your final destination. Once you're there though, you'll be able to sit back and enjoy your little plot of paradise.


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Brian Joseph McCook, plus connu sous le nom de scène Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova (), souvent abrégé en Katya (), est une drag queen américaine. Elle est principalement connue pour avoir participé à la septième saison de RuPaul's Drag Race et à la deuxième saison de RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, ainsi que comme animatrice de la web-série UNHhhh, accompagnée de Trixie Mattel.

Jeunesse
Brian naît le  à Marlborough, dans le Massachusetts. Il est diplôme du lycée de Marlborough en 2000 et va au Massachusetts College of Art and Design, où il étudie l'art visuel avec option psychologie. C'est là qu'il commence à s'intéresser au transformisme. Il a un frère aîné et une sœur cadette. Il est d'origine irlandaise et reçoit une éducation catholique.

Carrière

Débuts
Brian crée le personnage de Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova en 2006. Il trouve son nom de scène en cumulant des prénoms russes et le nom de famille d'une de ses gymnastes préférées, Elena Zamolodchikova. Elle déclare que son personnage est inspiré de "humoristes féminins et juste de femmes drôles mais intéressantes comme Tracy Ullman, Maria Bamford et Amy Sedaris". Elle déclare dans RuPaul's Drag Race que l'aspect russe de son personnage est inspiré d'un professeur de sa faculté, qui "ne partait jamais de chez elle sans être maquillée, avec des talons de quinze centimètres dans la neige". Brian n'est pas d'origine russe, mais a pris plusieurs cours de langue russe et a également utilisé une cassette intitulée "Pronounce It Perfectly" pour maîtriser l'accent.

Katya est l'animatrice d'un spectacle de transformisme nommé "Perestroika" au Jacques Cabaret. Elle devient connue dans la scène locale de Boston avec ses performances originales sur des chansons d'artistes russes comme Alla Pugacheva, t.A.T.u et Glukoza.

RuPaul's Drag Race
Katya a auditionné pour RuPaul's Drag Race quatre fois avant d'avoir été sélectionnée pour participer à la septième saison. Elle gagnera deux épisodes avant d'être éliminée dans le onzième épisode, se plaçant cinquième. Sa popularité parmi les fans de l'émission amène une vague de polémique après son élimination. Elle est élue Miss Congeniality par le public lors de la finale de la saison.

Le , elle fait une apparition dans la finale de la huitième saison pour léguer son titre de Miss Congeniality à Cynthia Lee Fontaine.

Un mois plus tard, le , elle est annoncée comme l'une des candidates de la deuxième saison de RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars. Elle finit seconde avec Detox face à Alaska Thunderfuck.

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Katya a produit de nombreuses web-séries sur sa chaîne YouTube "welovekatya", comme RuGRETs, RuFLECTIONS, Drag 101,Total RuCall ou Irregardlessly Trish. Elle improvise souvent mais écrit également avec Avi Paul Weinstein, un de ces partenaires créatifs.

En , elle apparaît dans l'album Christmas Queens et chante "12 Days of Christmas".

Elle apparaît également dans la chanson "The Night Before Contact" de l'album Homemade Christmas de Trixie Mattel.

Depuis , elle est l'animatrice de la web-série de WOWPresents UNHhhh avec Trixie Mattel. Le , il est annoncé qu'elles auraient leur propre émission sur Viceland, nommée The Trixie & Katya Show, dont la diffusion débute le .

Elle tient un des rôles principaux dans le film Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia With Hate, sorti en 2018, réalisé par Matt Kugelman, avec Bianca Del Rio dans le rôle principal.

Depuis 2018, Katya anime un podcast avec Craig MacNeil intitulé Whimsically Volatile.

En automne 2018, alors que la web-série avait dit toucher à sa fin, Trixie et Katya reviennent pour une nouvelle saison de UNHhhh sur WOWPresents, dû à la popularité et au succès de l'émission.

Vie privée
En , Brian annonce un hiatus dans sa carrière de drag queen, due à sa santé mentale, et sa tournée "Help Me, I'm Dying" a été repoussée à printemps 2019. Dans son tweet de retour en , il annonça que la tournée changerait probablement de nom maintenant qu'il était en meilleure santé.

Dans l'édition du  de son podcast, Whimsically Volatile, Brian décrivit son hiatus en détail, expliquant qu'il souffrait de psychose après sa rechute et son utilisation abusive de méthamphétamine. Il retourna vivre chez sa famille dans le Massachusetts pour un court instant avant de faire une cure de désintoxication en Arizona.

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Lincoln Motor Company introduced the 2018 Lincoln Navigator at the New York International Auto Show in April, presenting an elegant all-new version of the family-friendly SUV.
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator's features a chrome grille and turbine-style wheels that were originally exhibited on the Lincoln Navigator concept that was introduced at last year's show. Loaded with innovative lighting treatments, the Lincoln Navigator boasts a Lincoln star logo in the grille that glows as you approach, just one part of a welcoming sequence that includes puddle lights and illuminated tail lights. The adaptive headlights modify their light pattern based on the vehicle's speed, radiating wider beams of light at low speeds and narrower ones at high speeds in order to reduce reflected glare. Inside, ambient lighting bathes all three rows of seats.
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator is lighter than the previous model and propelled by a 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 engine that is expected to produce 450 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque.
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator includes a host of technology features for the entire family, like a configurable 12-inch instrument cluster and a SYNC 3 infotainment system that is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. An available rear-seat entertainment system can display separate programs on the screens, and the front-seat passenger is able to monitor and control the content through the SYNC AppLink. Everyone in the SUV can stay connected to the outside world, thanks to standard W-Fi that as many as 10 mobile devices can connect to.
Contact Rountree Lincoln to discover more about our inventory of Lincoln vehicles.


This is the first of two tracts located in Orangeburg County and will likely act as a lynchpin to promote further Conservation in this area. It sits between Neeses and Springfield in the Edisto Watershed. There are several ponds on the tract as well as historic pre-colonial sites.
A map for the Boggy Branch Farms LP has been provided in Google Map format.


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Welcome back. Today I'll be continuing my discussion on biotechs. In particular, the risky nature of biotech stocks and why that is.
As I mentioned yesterday, biotechs have a long history of overnight success and failure. A fact that usually comes down to clinical trials. The process that tests whether a drug really works or not.
For the companies that go through this process it can be incredibly stressful. Their entire future as an organisation can often be on the line.
One bad result could send them bankrupt. Or conversely, a good result could be like winning the lottery. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions for everyone involved.
In fact, the only people likely to get a kick out of it are the hard-core speculators. People that are usually looking for lucrative bets rather than sound investments.
That could all be about to change though.
As I teased yesterday, researchers may have found a way to make biotechs less of a gamble. They've harnessed a tool that could predict the results of clinical trials before they're even finished.
With this tool biotech companies may be able to effectively de-risk the clinical trial process. They could see whether it was worth testing a new drug before they even begin testing.
It's taking the randomness out of cause and effect. And it's all possible because of genetics.
As you're almost certainly well aware, our genes are random. The only certainty is that they come from your ancestral lineage in some form.
These random genes play a huge part in who we are and what we do. They affect the way we live our lives and the things that we enjoy.
Furthermore, these genetic influences can't be tampered with. It doesn't matter what you do, if it's written in your genes then you're stuck with it.
For the most part these influences are pretty benign. Some though may dictate whether you're more likely to be a heavy drinker or smoker for instance.
Honestly, it's not so much what these genes do for us, it's the fact that we know they're there. Once we've found them, we can start grouping people by the same genetic code. From there we can work backwards from the gene to come to certain conclusions about its effects.
Think of it like this: Our research shows that higher levels of a certain gene, let's call it gene X, make people immune to the flu. Normally companies would start looking at ways to make a drug that artificially boosts levels of gene X, thereby making everyone immune to the flu.
That drug would then go through the clinical trial process to prove whether it works or not.
Our problem, as I discussed yesterday, is that we don't know if gene X is the 'cause' of this immunity. Some other bodily function may make us immune to the flu as well as increasing the levels of gene X. Meaning the two are correlated but one does not cause the other.
However, thanks to Mendelian randomness we can confirm if gene X is the cause without the need for a trial.
Essentially we would round up as many people with naturally high levels of gene X as possible. Our aim is then to see if these people really are immune to the flu. If they are immune, then our research and hypothesis should be correct. Gene X really may be the key to ridding humanity of the flu.
We could then push ahead with clinical trials knowing fairly certainly that it will work. At least in some regard. We'd just have to find the right method for increasing gene X for everyone.
If however, people with naturally high levels of gene X weren't immune to the flu then we know something else must be going on. We could refocus our research efforts to look for the real solution. But, in the meantime we haven't wasted years and millions of dollars on clinical trials that were doomed to fail.
This is the beauty of Mendelian randomness.
With the help of this amazing tool we could finally bring an end to the gamble of biotechs.
It is by no means perfect, but it is a lot better than relying on blind luck. And for investors as well as the biotech companies developing new drugs it could be a revelation.
In fact, some pharmaceutical firms are already putting Mendelian randomness to good use. It could lead to an explosion of new research and development. A chance to follow-up on discoveries without risking precious time and money.
How to get in on these high-risk tech plays with massive potential. Find out here.
'By identifying genetic variants that predispose individuals to be fatter or leaner, that influence how they metabolize alcohol and thus whether or not they are likely to become drinkers, researchers can begin to isolate the effect of these "exposures" on everything from depression, schizophrenia, and other psychopathologies to earning power and even academic achievement.
As we learn more about our genes, we continue to learn more about how they impact our lives. It's incredible to think that they really do play this big a role in defining who we are. It's also a little scary.
Nevertheless, as we delve further into the world of genomics I suspect we will learn even more. Someday in the future, people will look back and wonder how we could be so ignorant.
For now though, at least we may finally have found some medical certainty.


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The Diamondbacks head out on the road for a three-game series against the Rockies. Follow this page for live updates, scores and news.
Following a 3-7 homestand, the Diamondbacks are out on the road prior to the All-Star break. Arizona's first stop is in Colorado for a three-game series against the Rockies, where the Diamondbacks will finish a three-game series on Thursday.
Follow this page for live updates, scores and news throughout the series.
Gerardo Parra and Raimel Tapia had pinch-hit RBI singles in Colorado's three-run sixth inning, helping the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Thursday.
Souza led off the fourth with a triple and hit a leadoff double in the sixth and was stranded each time. Ketel Marte, John Ryan Murphy and Ray struck out in the fourth, and Souza was thrown out when he tried to score from third on Murphy's grounder to third baseman Nolan Arenado in the sixth.
Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (10-6, 4.80) vs. Braves RHP Mike Foltynewicz (6-5, 2.37).
Godley threw six innings and gave up just one run against the Padres last Friday, then pitched in relief two days later in a 16-inning game the Diamondbacks went on to lose. … Godley faced the Braves once last season and did not fare well, giving up seven runs (six earned) in six innings, with one walk and nine strikeouts. … OF Ender Inciarte is 4 for 7 with a double and a triple in his career against Godley. … Foltynewicz seems to be matching his dominant stuff up with the results. He entered the year with a 4.87 ERA in his career, but this season he is allowing fewer hits and striking out more batters. … He has pitched all right against the Diamondbacks the past two seasons, striking out 30 in 24 1/3 innings while posting a 4.07 ERA. … He has held 1B Paul Goldschmidt in check (2 for 15) in his career, but has not had as much success against CF A.J. Pollock (6 for 10), David Peralta (4 for 11), IF/OF Chris Owings (5 for 17) or 3B Jake Lamb (4 for 14).
Saturday: At Atlanta, 1:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zack Greinke (9-5, 3.39) vs. Braves RHP Anibal Sanchez (4-2, 2.72).
Sunday: At Atlanta, 10:35 a.m., Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (6-3, 3.09) vs. Braves LHP Sean Newcomb (8-4, 3.44).


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The 25 Greatest Rock Drummers Of All-Time
It's never easy trying to figure out who is the best at something, especially when it comes to music. We all have our own tastes and preferences.
When listing the best rock drummers of all-time, there are many aspects to consider. Style, flare, technique and showmanship all play a part. But what about the look and feel?
It all comes into play. So, here's a look at our rankings of the top 25 rock drummers of all-time:
25. Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
Like many a drummer, Van Halen was influenced early on by jazz great Buddy Rich. Van Halen became one of the giants of the arena rock scene with one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Though brother, Eddie, tended to take most of the spotlight, Alex's precision and timeliness were integral to Van Halen's success. His work on the 1984 hit "Hot For Teacher" is perhaps his best work with the band.
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24. Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe)
Lee had no trouble living the life of a rock star during the heyday of the Crue, but still was perhaps the most theatrical drummer of the 1980s. Whether it's drumming upside down or on a roller-coaster-style track, Lee is an entertainer first and foremost, and that should not be overlooked. He delivered some downright power and skill on such songs as "Wild Side" and "Dr. Feelgood."
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23. Phil Collins (Genesis)
Before Genesis became a pop staple in the 1980s with Collins as front man, and he himself turned into a solo superstar, they were a progressive rock outfit with him behind the kit. Collins' drum work shines on Genesis' 1974 triumph The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. However, his solo on 1981's "In the Air Tonight" remains his most memorable work with the sticks.
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22. Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Dio)
One half of the drumming Appice brothers, Carmine has been credited with influencing the likes of Phil Collins, Tommy Lee and John Bonham. Appice first earned recognition with the psychedelic rock band, Vanilla Fudge. He also played with Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart, the latter with which he co-wrote the hit "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" His versatility and ability to mix the technical and improvisational aspects of drumming is what has allowed Appice's career to extend into his 70s.
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21. Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney)
Known for her musical intelligence and timely, power playing, Weiss made a name for herself with indie rockers Sleater-Kinney in the 1990s. Her greatness is displayed on two of the band's bigger hits, "Dig Me Out" and "Turn It On." She also shines on "Romance," a song from side project Wild Flag, which included Sleater-Kinney bandmate Carrie Brownstein.
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20. Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Will Ferrell's doppelganger, Smith made his mark with the alternative, funk rock Red Hot Chili Peppers, but remains one of the most sought-after drummers to work with. He often plays ghost notes, a rhythm without pitch. Known for his funk style and solid groove work, Smith also is a popular drum instructor in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
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19. Roger Taylor (Queen)
Sharing the stage with flamboyant front man Freddie Mercury and guitar virtuoso Brian May, it's understandable why Taylor can get lost in the Queen shuffle. Not only did he help compose some of the band's most popular tracks ("Stone Cold Crazy" and "Under Pressure"), but he's considered one of the more influential drummers of the 1970s. Taylor complemented a methodical drumming style with his versatility as a singer while behind the kit.
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18. Tommy Aldridge (Black Oak Arkansas, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake)
Before Aldridge earned fame by playing with metal god Ozzy Osbourne and later the radio-friendly version of Whitesnake, he was a teenage member of classic rockers Black Oak Arkansas. Aldridge, who taught himself to play and often did so shirtless, is renowned in hard rock circles for his unique style as a double bass drum icon.
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17. Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
Perhaps the most prominent studio drummer of all-time, Porcaro's commercial popularity peaked in the 1980s with Toto. His drum work on the band's Grammy-winning hit "Rosanna" – particularly the end – is a prime example of the late Porcaro's exceptional work that was never flashy but always tight and precise.
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16. Danny Carey (Tool)
Carey is another in the line of successful progressive rock drummers. He is well regarded for his complex time signatures and ability to treat his hands and feet in the same manner while playing. Heavily influenced by jazz, Carey is considered one of the more diverse drummers on both the hard rock and metal scenes.
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15. Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons)
Among the most diverse drummers ever, Bozzio is greatly appreciated for his near flawless technique. He earned acclaim playing with Frank Zappa, providing vocals as well, then earned success in the 1980s with Missing Persons, fronted by his wife at the time, Dale Bozzio. He's also considered one of the best studio drummers in rock history.
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14. Maureen "Moe" Tucker (Velvet Underground)
Tucker is revered as much for her approach to playing the drums as her actual sound. While with the Lou Reed-led Velvet Underground, Tucker played standing up and rarely relied on cymbals. Her crescendo on the band's 1967 hit "Heroin," wasn't a favorite of Tucker, but subtly and hypnotically displayed her greatness.
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13. Max Weinberg (Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band)
Known for his strong, yet manageable playing, Weinberg doesn't hide behind a mountain of drums and cymbals, he just keeps it simple. "The Mighty Max" shines on Springsteen's classic "Born to Run" and the highly underrated "Candy's Room." Both show off Weinberg's power and strength as an accomplished rock drummer. Let's not forget his run as the leader of Conan O'Brien's late-night studio band.
12. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Adrenaline Mob)
Influenced by all the greats, Portnoy has placed himself up there with the true legends of rock drumming. It was his work as co-founder of the progressive hard rock/metal band Dream Theater, that earned him plenty of accolades. Portnoy, who studied at Boston's famed Berklee College of Music, is a true student of the instrument and has consistently delivered his innovation to the always complex world of prog-rock drumming.
11. Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters)
Grohl traded in his drums stick for a guitar while fronting the mega-successful Foo Fighters. Yet, he's still the best drummer in the band and provided such work on some of the group's biggest hits like "Everlong" and "My Hero." A self-taught drummer, Grohl is known for his raw ferocity, especially during his early days. That continued when he joined Nirvana, but was more refined. He treats playing drums as a science and took each aspect of the craft and found his own niche. Some of his best work can be found in such tracks as Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "In Bloom," and "A Song For The Dead" with Queens of the Stone Age.
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10. Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
Starr may not be the most innovative or technically sound drummer of all-time, but he is arguably the most well-known. Those in the know praise Starr for the way he feels his way around the drum kit. Perhaps nobody delivers a more solid back-beat than Starr, who claimed he's there to keep time and offer rhythmic support. "Come Together" is a perfect example of the latter.
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9. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
A true hard-rock giant, Paice is the heart and soul of Deep Purple. Paice, who also spent time in the early years of Whitesnake, is considered one of the pioneers of progressive rock, then metal, drumming. There is a great deal of jazz influence in Paice's playing, like on "Pictures of Home" from Deep Purple's 1971 classic, Machine Head.
8. Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience)
Mitchell's smooth, jazzy style worked well with Jimi Hendrix's experimental and ultimately revolutionary guitar playing. Mitchell never tried to do too much behind the kit, but was part of one of the most successful rhythm sections, along with bassist Noel Redding, in all of rock. The Jimi Hendrix Experience's gem, "Hey Joe," showcases some of Mitchell's finest work.
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7. Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Give a listen to The Police hit "Roxanne" to experience some of Copeland's quality. He was responsible for a good chunk of the band's early work, which offered plenty of his innovation – especially with his use of the high-hat. Copeland cites Mitch Mitchell as his primary influence and it's obvious from his work with The Police. In addition to his solo efforts, Copeland continues to compose soundtracks for film and contributes music for television.
6. Keith Moon (The Who)
"Moon the Loon," was undeniably one of the true characters in rock history. He could also play, as is evident on The Who staples "The Kids Are Alright" and "The Real Me." He played hard and fast, just as he lived. His style was his own, sometimes out of control but compact at the same time. Moon was just as influential as an entertainer for his furious pounding and on-stage antics.
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5. Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
Some like to call Bruford the "godfather of progressive rock drumming." They wouldn't be wrong. He is best known for his work with the Hall of Fame prog-rock band, Yes. He also played with King Crimson and spent time with Genesis. The likes of Mike Portnoy and Danny Carey consider Bruford a key influence, mostly for his originality and stellar time-keeping, precision and intelligence.
4. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
Stoic, professional and oh, so tight. That's Watts. It's often been said that the Stones would have stopped performing long ago if Watts opted to put down the sticks for good. Like most of these greats, Watts had deep jazz roots while offering some blues, as well. There are obviously many stellar examples of that talent, but the 1966' hit "Paint It, Black" is truly Watts at his best.
3. Ginger Baker (Cream)
Considered rock's first superstar drummer back in the 1960s, Baker helped form the band Cream with guitar legend Eric Clapton. A major influence on many of rock's greatest drummers, Baker is credited as the master of the two bass drum sound while infusing plenty of his jazz background into his creative playing.
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2. Neil Peart (Rush)
It's been said nobody other than Peart can play the complex music of prog-rock giants Rush. Though technically sound and amazingly creative, what's perhaps most impressive about Peart is that he makes it look easy. Not to mention, he's a great showman who has always been humble about his talent. He's a perfectionist, who always was – and is – willing to learn. There are obviously many Rush songs that exemplify Peart's greatness, but "YYZ" and "La Villa Strangiato" are an ideal introduction.
1. John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
Arguably the most influential drummer of all time, "Bonzo" is remembered for his lengthy and improvisational solos. He was the backbone of the Led Zeppelin machine, which revolutionized hard rock, beginning in the late 1960s. His reliance on "triplets" – often used in jazz compositions – within the rhythm in a harder, fast format is considered genius. Bonham's performance on "Moby Dick" might be his lasting legacy.
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So...y'know, we CAN talk about stuff here other than when the janeboards will be back up.
What I want to know is... what did YOU guys do all summer? Eh?
Yep, it's me. No hoax. I went to Canada to get married...I'm now back in good ol' Denver. The journal will be updated SOON! I'm just working on a new design. There'll be lots of wedding info and photos, too. Hoo boy. I think I've somehow become more boring over the summer, if that is indeed possible. At well, the wit may one day return. Cheers!
Rafinee? Where did you go? Is this a hoax?
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