A glossary for the terms used in this seminar.
Allele: alternative form of a gene, e.g. dominant (always expressed if present) or recessive (only expressed if no dominant allele is present).
Amplification: an increase in the number of copies of a specific DNA fragment.
Base pair (bp): two complementary nucleotide bases joined together by chemical bonds. The two strands of the DNA molecule are held together in the shape of a double helix by the bonds between base pairs. The base adenine pairs with thymine, and guanine pairs with cytosine.
Bioinformatics: the science of informatics as applied to biological research. Informatics is the management and analysis of data using advanced computing techniques. Bioinformatics is particularly important as an adjunct to genomics research, because of the large amount of complex data this research generates.
Biomarker: observable change (not necessarily pathological) in the function of an organism, related to a specific exposure or event.
Candidate Gene: A gene that has been implicated in causing or contributing to the development of a particular disease.
C.elegans: Caenorhabditis elegans, a nemotode or roundworm, the first animal to have its genome completely sequenced and all the genes fully characterised.
Chromosome: The DNA in a cell is divided into structures called chromosomes. Chromosomes are large enough to be seen under a microscope. In humans, all cells other than germ cells usually contain 46 chromosomes: 22 pairs of autosomes and either a pair of X chromosomes (in females) or an X chromosome and a Y chromosome (in males). In each pair of chromosomes, one chromosome is inherited from an individual's father and one from his or her mother.
Clone: A term which is applied to genes, cells, or entire organisms which are derived from - and are genetically identical to - a single common ancestor gene, cell, or organism, respectively. Cloning of genes and cells to create many copies in the laboratory is a common procedure essential for biomedical research. Note that several processes which are commonly described as cell 'cloning' give rise to cells which are almost but not completely genetically identical to the ancestor cell. 'Cloning' of organisms from embryonic cells occurs naturally in nature (e.g. with the occurrence of identical twins). The laboratory cloning of a sheep ('Dolly') using the genetic material from a cell of an adult animal has recently been reported.
Cloning: the process of producing a genetically identical copy (clone).
cloning vector: DNA molecule originating from a virus, a plasmid, or the cell of a higher organism into which another DNA fragment of appropriate size can be integrated without loss of the vectors capacity for self-replication; vectors introduce foreign DNA into host cells, where it can be reproduced in large quantities. Examples are plasmids, cosmids, and yeast artificial chromosomes; vectors are often recombinant molecules containing DNA sequences from several sources.
Coding regions: those parts of the DNA that contain the information needed to form proteins. Other parts of the DNA may have non-coding functions (e.g. start-stop, pointing or timer functions) or as yet unresolved functions or maybe even 'noise'.
Codon: a set of three nucleotide bases in a DNA or RNA sequence, which together code for a unique amino acid. For example, the set AUG (adenine, uracil, guanine) codes for the amino acid methionine.
Combinatorial Chemistry: A technique for rapidly and systematically assembling a variety of molecular entities, or building blocks, in many different combinations, to create tens of thousands of diverse compounds that can be tested in drug discovery screening assays to identify potential useful candidates.
Complementary DNA (cDNA): cDNA is DNA that is synthesised in the lab from mRNA by reverse transcription. A cDNA is so-called because its sequence is the complement of the original mRNA sequence.
Deletion: in the process of DNA replication, a deletion occurs if a nucleotide or series of nucleotides is not copied. Such deletions may be harmless, may result in disease, or may in rare cases be beneficial.
Deoxyribose: A type of sugar which is a component of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid). DNA is a molecule formed of two strands, each of which includes deoxyribose.
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid): the molecule that encodes genetic information. DNA is a double-stranded helix held together by bonds between pairs of nucleotides. See base, base pair, and double helix.
DNA probe: a piece of single-stranded DNA, typically labelled so that it can be detected (for example, a radioactive or fluorescent label can be used), which can single out and bind with (and only with) another specific piece of DNA. DNA probes can be used to determine which sequences are present in a given length of DNA or which genes are present in a sample of DNA.
DNA repair genes: genes which code for proteins which correct 'mistakes' in DNA sequences. When these genes are altered, mutations may be able to accumulate in the genome, ultimately resulting in disease. See genetic mutation, p53 and suppressor gene.
DNA replication: the process of making copies of strands of DNA. Existing DNA is used as a template for synthesising the new strands.
Electrophoresis: A method of separating large molecules (such as DNA fragments or proteins) from a mixture of similar molecules. An electric current is passed through a medium containing the mixture, and each kind of molecule travels through the medium at a different rate, depending on its electrical charge and size. Separation is based on these differences. Agarose and acrylamide gels are the media commonly used for electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids.
Endonuclease: An enzyme that cleaves its nucleic acid substrate at internal sites in the nucleotide sequence.
Exogenous DNA: DNA which has been introduced into an organism but which originated outside that organism (e.g. material inserted into a cell by a virus).
Exon: exons are those portions of a gene which code for proteins.
Expressed sequence tag (EST): a short strand of DNA (approximately 200 base pairs long) which is part of a cDNA. Because an EST is usually unique to a particular cDNA, and because cDNAs correspond to a particular gene in the genome, ESTs can be used to help identify unknown genes and to map their position in the genome.
Full gene sequence: the complete order of bases in a gene. This order determines which protein a gene will produce.
Gene: a length of DNA which codes for a particular protein, or in certain cases a functional or structural RNA molecule.
Gene Expression: the process by which the information in a gene is used to create proteins.
Gene Families: Groups of closely related genes that make similar products.
Gene Library: A collection of cloned DNA fragments which, taken together, represent the entire genome of a specific organism. Such libraries or 'gene banks' are assembled so as to allow the isolation and study of individual genes. Gene libraries are produced by first breaking up or 'fractionating' an entire genome. This fractionation can be accomplished either by physical methods or by use of restriction enzymes. The genome fragments are then cloned (multiplied in number) and stored for later use.
Gene Product: the protein produced by a gene.
Genetic Code: the set of codons in DNA or mRNA. Each codon is made up of three nucleotides which call for a unique amino acid. For example, the set AUG (adenine, uracil, guanine) calls for the amino acid methionine. The sequence of codons along an mRNA molecule specifies the sequence of amino acids in a particular protein.
Genetic Engineering: altering the genetic material of cells or organisms in order to make them capable of making new substances or performing new functions.
Genetic Map: a map of a genome which shows the relative positions of the genes and/or markers on the chromosomes.
Genetic Mutation: a change in the nucleotide sequence of a DNA molecule. Genetic mutations are a kind of genetic polymorphism. The term 'mutation', as opposed to 'polymorphism', is generally used to refer to changes in DNA sequence which are not present in most individuals of a species and either have been associated with disease (or risk of disease) or have resulted from damage inflicted by external agents (such as viruses or radiation).
Genetic Polymorphism: a difference in DNA sequence among individuals, groups, or populations (e.g. a genetic polymorphism might give rise to blue eyes versus brown eyes, or straight hair versus curly hair). Genetic polymorphisms may be the result of chance processes, or may have been induced by external agents (such as viruses or radiation). If a difference in DNA sequence among individuals has been shown to be associated with disease, it will usually be called a genetic mutation. Changes in DNA sequence which have been confirmed to be caused by external agents are also generally called 'mutations' rather than 'polymorphisms'.
Genetic Predisposition: susceptibility to a disease which is related to a genetic mutation, which may or may not result in actual development of the disease.
Genomic DNA: The basic chromosome set consisting of a species-specific number of linkage groups and the genes contained therein.
Genomic Library: A collection of clones made from a set of randomly generated overlapping DNA fragments representing the entire genome of an organism.
Genomics: the study of genes and their function. Recent advances in genomics are bringing about a revolution in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of disease, including the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Genomics is also stimulating the discovery of breakthrough healthcare products by revealing thousands of new biological targets for the development of drugs, and by giving scientists innovative ways to design new drugs, vaccines and DNA diagnostics. Genomics-based therapeutics include 'traditional' small chemical drugs, protein drugs, and potentially gene therapy.
Genotype: the particular genetic pattern seen in the DNA of an individual. 'Genotype' is usually used to refer to the particular pair of alleles that an individual possesses at a certain location in the genome. Compare this with phenotype.
Hepatotoxicity: toxicity to the liver.
Heterologous Expression Systems: systems that allow expression of a gene in a different organism.
Human Genome Project: an international research effort aimed at discovering the full sequence of bases in the human genome. Led in the United States by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Energy.
Idiosyncrasy: specific (and usually unexplained) reaction of an individual to e.g. a chemical exposure to which most other individuals do not react at all. Examples: some people react to their first aspirin with a potentially fatal shock. General allergic reactions do not fall into this category.
In Situ Hybridization (ISH): Use of a DNA or RNA probe to detect the presence of the complementary DNA sequence in cloned bacterial or cultured eukaryotic cells.
E intron: a length of DNA which is interspersed among the protein-coding sequences (exons) in a gene. Introns are transcribed (see transcription) into mRNA but are then cut out of the mRNA sequence before protein synthesis occurs.
Kilobase (kb): a length of DNA equal to 1000 nucleotides.
Knockout Animals: genetically engineered animals in which one or more genes, usually present and active in the normal animal, are absent or inactive.
Library: a set of clones of DNA sequences from an organism's genome. A particular library might include, for example, clones of all of the DNA sequences expressed in a certain kind of cell, or in a certain organ of the body.
Marker: a sequence of bases at a unique physical location in the genome, which varies sufficiently between individuals that its pattern of inheritance can be tracked through families and/or it can be used to distinguish among cell types. A marker may or may not be part of a gene. Markers are essential for use in linkage studies and genetic maps to help scientists to narrow down the possible location of new genes, and to discover the associations between genetic mutations and disease.
Messenger RNA (mRNA): the DNA of a gene is transcribed (see transcription) into mRNA molecules, which then serve as a template for the synthesis of proteins.
Metabonome: constituent metabolites in a biological sample.
Metabonomics: techniques available to identify the presence and concentrations of metabolites in a biological sample.
Mutation: A change, deletion, or rearrangement in the DNA sequence that may lead to the synthesis of an altered inactive protein the loss of the ability to produce the protein. If a mutation occurs in a germ cell, then it is a heritable change in that it can be transmitted from generation to generation. Mutations may also be in somatic cells and are not heritable in the traditional sense of the word, but are transmitted to all daughter cells.
Nephrotoxicity: toxicity to the kidney.
NMR: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a technique to identify atoms in a sample by measuring the signal given off by the relaxation of e.g. protons previously aligned in a strong magnetic field.
Non-genotoxic Carcinogen: a substance that causes cancer, not by primarily damaging the genetic material, but by mechanisms that stimulate cell proliferation, thus increasing the chances for natural mutations to be reproduced, and/or selection of specific cell populations that may derange in a later stage.
Nucleic Acid: one of the family of molecules which includes the DNA and RNA molecules. Nucleic acids were so named because they were originally discovered within the nucleus of cells, but they have since been found to exist outside the nucleus as well.
Nucleotide: the 'building block' of nucleic acids, such as the DNA molecule. A nucleotide consists of one of four bases - adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine - attached to a phosphate-sugar group. In DNA the sugar group is deoxyribose, while in RNA (a DNA-related molecule which helps to translate genetic information into proteins), the sugar group is ribose, and the base uracil substitutes for thymine. Each group of three nucleotides in a gene is known as a codon. A nucleic acid is a long chain of nucleotides joined together, and therefore is sometimes referred to as a 'polynucleotide'.
Nucleus: the membrane bound structure containing a cell's central DNA found within all eukarotic cells.
Null Allele: inactive form of a gene.
Oligonucleotide: A molecule made up of a small number of nucleotides, typically fewer than 25. These are frequently used as DNA synthesis primers.
Oncogene: a gene which is associated with the development of cancer.
Pharmacogenomics: The science of understanding the correlation between an individual patient's genetic make-up (genotype) and their response to drug treatment. Some drugs work well in some patient populations and not as well in others. Studying the genetic basis of patient response to therapeutics allows drug developers to more effectively design therapeutic treatments.
Phenotype: a set of observable physical characteristics of an individual organism. A single characteristic can be referred to as a 'trait', although a single trait is sometimes also called a phenotype. For example, blond hair could be called a trait or a phenotype, as could obesity. A phenotype can be the result of many factors, including an individual's genotype, environment, and lifestyle, and the interactions among these factors. The observed manifestation of a genotype. The phenotype may be expressed physically, biochemically, or physiologically.
Plasmid: A structure composed of DNA that is separate from the cell's genome. In bacteria, plasmids confer a variety of traits and can be exchanged between individuals - even those of different species. Plasmids can be manipulated in the laboratory to deliver specific genetic sequences into a cell.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): a method for creating millions of copies of a particular segment of DNA. If a scientist needs to detect the presence of a very small amount of a particular DNA sequence, PCR can be used to amplify the amount of that sequence until there are enough copies available to be detected.
Polymorphism: in this context, the existence of inter-individual differences in DNA sequences coding for one specific gene. The effects of such differences may vary dramatically, ranging from no effect at all to the building of inactive proteins.
Primer: Short pre-existing polynucleotide chain to which new deoxyribonucleotides can be added by DNA polymerase.
Probe: Single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules of specific base sequence, labelled either radioactively or immunologically, that are used to detect the complementary base sequence by hybridisation.
Promoter: a segment of DNA located at the 'front' end of a gene, which provides a site where the enzymes in involved in the transcription process can bind on to a DNA molecule, and initiate transcription. Promoters are critically involved in the regulation of gene expression.
Proteome: total protein complement expressed by a cell, tissue or organism.
Proteomics: study of protein properties on a large scale to obtain a global, integrated view of cellular processes including expression levels, post translational modifications, interactions and location.
Recombinant DNA: DNA molecules that have been created by combining DNA more than one source.
Regulatory Gene: a gene which controls the protein-synthesising activity of other genes.
Reverse Transcriptase: An enzyme used by retroviruses to form a complementary DNA sequence (cDNA) from an RNA template -usually the genome of the retrovirus. The enzyme then performs a complimentary template of the cDNA strand such that a double stranded DNA molecule is formed. This double stranded DNA molecule is then inserted into the chromosome of the host cell which has been infected by the retrovirus. Reverse transcriptase is one of the key components that HIV uses to mount its attack.
RNA (ribonucleic acid): a molecule similar to DNA, which helps in the process of decoding the genetic information carried by DNA.
Serum-responsiveness: cell proliferative reaction to the addition of serum to tissue culture medium after prior deprivation.
Sequencing: determining the order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule, or determining the order of amino acids in a protein.
Signature Sequencing: sequencing of a short stretch of cDNA close to the end of the complementary mRNA. Sequence stretches of some 20 nucleotides are sufficiently discriminative to identify the transcript of an individual gene in a mammalian tissue.
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP): Inter-individual variations in the genetic code at the level of one nucleotide.
Southern Blotting: Transfer by absorption of DNA fragments separated in electrophoretic gels to membrane filters for detection of specific base sequences by radiolabeled complementary probes.
Splicing: the removal of introns from the sequence of mRNA. When an mRNA molecule is synthesized from a DNA template, introns are transcribed (see transcription) along with exons. In the splicing process, this material is cut out and the exons are joined together to form a continuous coding sequence.
Suppressor Gene: a gene which helps to reverse the effects of damage to an individual's genetic material, typically effects which might lead to uncontrolled cell growth (as would occur in cancer). A suppressor gene may, for example, code for a protein which checks genes for misspellings, and/or which triggers a cell's self-destruction if too many genetic mutations have accumulated.
Toxicogenomics: a new scientific subdiscipline that combines the emerging technologies of genomics and bioinformatics to identify and characterize mechanisms of action of known and suspected toxicants. Currently, the premier toxicogenomic tools are the DNA microarray and the DNA chip, which are used for the simultaneous monitoring of expression levels of hundreds to thousands of genes.
Transcription: the process during which the information in a length of DNA is used to construct an mRNA molecule.
Transcriptomics: techniques available to identify mRNA from actively transcribed genes.
Transfer RNA (tRNA): RNA molecules which bond with amino acids and transfer them to ribosomes, where protein synthesis is completed.
Transformation: A process by which the genetic material carried by an individual cell is altered by incorporation of exogenous DNA into its genome.
Transgenic: An organism whose genome has been altered by the inclusion of foreign genetic material. This foreign genetic material may be derived from other individuals of the same species or from wholly different species. Genetic material may also be of an artificial nature. Foreign genetic information can be added to the organism during its early development and incorporated in cells of the entire organism. As an example, mice embryos have been given the gene for rat growth hormone allowing mice to grow into large adults. Genetic information can also be added later in development to selected portions of the organism. As an example, experimental genetic therapy to treat cystic fibrosis involves selective addition of genes responsible for lung function and is administered directly to the lung tissue of children and adults. Transgenic organisms have been produced that provide enhanced agricultural and pharmaceutical products. Insect resistant crops and cows that produce human hormones in their milk are just two examples.
Transgenic Organism: an organism whose genome has been altered by the incorporation of foreign, or exogenous DNA.
Translation: the process during which the information in mRNA molecules is used to construct proteins.
Vector:  An organism which serves to transfer a disease causing organism (pathogen) from one organism to another.  a mechanism whereby foreign gene(s) are moved into an organism and inserted into that organism's genome. Retroviruses such as HIV serve as vectors by inserting genetic information (DNA ) into the genome of human cells. Bacteria can serve as vectors in plant populations.


Whether training is required for the IHSS provider varies from state to state. California has voluntary training that is offered on-line here. If you take a moment to peruse the training content, you will see that it requires a high level of reading comprehension and much of it is in legal jargon/penal codes. Of particular interest to our newsletter is Topic 14 which covers elder abuse and neglect. It vaguely defines the different types of abuse and neglect and then provides the penal codes for light reading. I am sure the IHSS providers are of a wide variety of educational backgrounds but my sense is that most of them are not going to be able to read and understand a penal code. Even the definition of neglect/self-neglect under "Types of Abuse and Neglect" is at a 14-15th grade reading level. (Readability-Score.com). There are YouTube videos on how to fill out your timesheet, but none on any of the tasks expected, or on abuse or neglect.
So what is the responsibility of IHSS caregivers when it comes to abuse and/or neglect? Obviously they should be reporting anything they see that is suspicious of abuse/neglect: Whether or not it is mandated will vary from state to state. In California they are mandatory reporters. Family members not under the umbrella of the IHSS program are not mandatory reporters, but under social etiquette they should report any suspicions they have. Whether they are aware of how to report is an issue of training and education. In most cases, they will rely on medical providers to guide them when the patient is taken in to the doctor or hospital.


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Tenders and Procurement Committee
Minutes of a meeting of the Tenders and Procurement Committee held in the Level 26, 135 Albert Street, Auckland on Tuesday, 5 May 2015 at 8.30am.
Dick Quax
Denise Krum
Cr Anae Arthur Anae
Cr Cameron Brewer
Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM
Cr Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE
Cr Calum Penrose
Resolution number TEN/2015/9
MOVED by Chairperson D Quax, seconded by Cr CE Brewer:
That the Tenders and Procurement Committee:
a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 10 February 2015, and the extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, 31 March 2015 including the confidential sections, as true and correct records.
5 Public Input
There was no public input.
6 Local Board Input
There was no local board input.
7 Extraordinary Business
8 Notices of Motion
9 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There were no extraordinary items.
10 Procedural motion to exclude the public
Resolution number TEN/2015/10
MOVED by Chairperson D Quax, seconded by Deputy Chairperson DA Krum:
a) exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.
This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
C1 Contract Variation 02 - Main Contractor - 135 Albert Street
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter
Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)
Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.
In particular, the report contains financial information which needs to remain confidential until final accounts agreed with contractors.
s48(1)(a)
The text of these resolutions was made available to the public who were present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
8.32am The public was excluded.
Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.
8.55am The public was re-admitted.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
Contract Variation 02 - Main Contractor - 135 Albert Street
d) confirm that the resolutions and report remain in the confidential minutes until reasons for confidentiality no longer exist.
8.55 am The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Tenders and Procurement Committee HELD ON
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Manager Steve McClaren took the Queens Park Rangers boys to the City Ground to face promotion hopefuls, Nottingham Forest, earlier this afternoon.
With QPR sat in 13th place in the Championship table on 31 points, Forest's good form saw them in seventh place and just outside of the Play-Off spots, but they were only four points ahead of us in reality, so it was to be a close and contested affair and victory would, of course, bolster the growing hopes within the fanbase of a successful season ahead.
It was a tight game and the hosts had more of the ball, but Toni Leistner gave us the advantage on the stroke of the halftime break as he found the back of the net to make it 1-0. We held on to take all three points and it became the first time we've won at the City Ground in our history – 35 attempts.
Speaking to the BBC following the victory, a delighted McClaren explained.


Long time no see! It has been a super-busy few years. Last year especially so, with the huge 9.1 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. The March 11 event hat trick caused a huge amount of pain throughout Japan, touching and affecting the lives of millions.
As a result of the disaster relief efforts, I was crazy busy last year, especially the months immediately following the huge earthquake and its after-effects. I never really got time to think through a decent web strategy ... until now.
Without further ado, I would like to introduce my deviantART family and friends to jark.me.
What started out as a cool URL shortener for my personal use on twitter has been transformed into my new home on the internets. This is the one site where I will primarily share my thoughts on various topics and upload content - such as pictures - for sharing.
I hope all is well with everyone around here. Sorry I do not participate like I once did, but life has dramatically changed since those good ole days - days I will always remember with fond memories.
Take a look at jark.me when you have an opportunity and please let me know what, if anything, you think of the site. I always love to receive constructive criticism on my projects.
A few close friends and I are working on a web-related project many deviants might find intriguing. Stay tuned for more information.
I am generally referred to as The Yellow Alien here on deviantART even though my real name is Scott Jarkoff. Since 1990, ten years prior to co-founding deviantART, I have been living in central Japan near Yokohama, the third largest city in this island country.
While I am a co-founder my daily activities label me as the Director, Community Development. I manage and oversee our Help Desk Team, Policy Violation Team, News Team and the Message Network @dministration. The position is effectively that of the one who leads the community in the various directions that it needs to go. Sounds weird, I know, but that is the basic definition. Management, and general community administration, take up a large portion of my time but I also submit product specifications in order to make your suggestions a reality.
Throughout your travels here at deviantART you should pay tribute to matteo, arc and tack for the large amount of help that they gave deviantART in its early days.
i stumbled upon a post from 2007, and theres a ton of people talking about "the jark drama" and i have no clue what theyre talking about but it linked back to you. amazing.
You seemed like a cool dude! <3 KEEP SWAGGING EVERYWHERE YOU GO!
10 Dec 2018, Will check this comment in 30 years, brb.
Only if article 13 doesn't pass.
You did a lot for this site. I hope you are ok.
There are a lot of abandoned accounts on here. It is hard to tell.
Hello, Jark !!! Thank you for founding DeviantArt !!
Thanks for founding DeviantArt!! I really appreciate it!!
really? you're counting the CO-FOUNDER OF DEVIANTART as a dead account?
He has not commented, favourited, or posted anything since around 2015. By all definitions, a dead account, though a famous one.


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A-Rod rejects Marlins, says he's done for 2016
By Dan Martin
A-Rod faces 'racketeering' allegations in new lawsuit
A-Rod involved in $650M gamble after Mets failure
Steve Cohen shades Jennifer Lopez again: 'I'll give you a hint'
Robinson Cano should've stayed a Yankee
Alex Rodriguez won't be taking his talents to South Beach — or anywhere else — at least for the rest of this season.
With the Marlins openly discussing the possibility of signing Rodriguez in the wake of a season-ending groin injury to Giancarlo Stanton, combined with an unstable situation at first base, Rodriguez's publicist put an end to the speculation of Rodriguez resuming his career in 2016.
"I want to put all this talk to rest about Alex playing for any team this season," said Ron Berkowitz, Rodriguez's publicist said on Monday, not long after Rodriguez cleared waivers and became free to sign with any team in the majors.
"It's not happening," Berkowitz said in a statement. "Like he said Friday night, he is happy and he is going to take some time to relax and hang with his family and friends."
Left unsaid, of course, is Rodriguez's future beyond this year now that his playing days with the Yankees have come to an end.
The Yankees have said they will not stand in his way if he wants to play again even after owner Hal Steinbrenner offered him a special-adviser role that is set to run through 2017.
The possibility of Rodriguez playing this year seemed more plausible when Marlins team president Michael Hill said they would consider any available player in the wake of Stanton's injury.
"We're going to look at everything," Hill told reporters Sunday. "There has been information out there about his situation. I have no idea what his interest level is to continue playing."
The connection with the Marlins gained traction thanks to Rodriguez having grown up not far from where Marlins Park now stands, coupled with the fact he has a good relationship with team CEO Jeffrey Loria, manager Don Mattingly and hitting coach Barry Bonds.
Complicating matters, though, was the fact Rodriguez had played defense on one play this year — a ceremonial appearance at third base in the ninth inning of his Yankees finale on Friday. And the Marlins have just three games left in an AL park where he could have served as DH.
Throughout his last days with the Yankees, Rodriguez never said he was retiring and he seemed nostalgic following Friday's game.
Afterward, he said: "It's going to be hard to top that."
Still, even Joe Girardi admitted he didn't know what to expect from the 41-year-old, especially given Miami's predicament.
"I was under the impression, somewhat, that it would be the end for the season," the manager said of Friday's game. "But opportunities arise for people in life that you can't predict. There's been some situations down there where they've had some injuries and maybe they felt that he could help."
Girardi then added: "And I don't say this in a bad way, nothing that Alex does should ever surprise us."
The Miami situation made sense to Girardi.
"I'm not shocked," Girardi said. "Alex is from that area and when you're a general manager or a manager or anyone in baseball, you're gonna consider every possibility. … I'm not surprised the topic came up."
Rodriguez's final game with the Yankees got off to a shaky start when the pregame ceremony honoring him was nearly washed away by a sudden storm that sent Rodriguez and Steinbrenner running for cover. But Rodriguez managed to get an RBI double and received a loud ovation when he came out of the game in the ninth. The send-off could play a role in what — if anything — Rodriguez does next.
"Maybe he wants to hold onto that,'' Girardi said. "It's hard for me to predict. … I'm sure his girls have something to do with this. Maybe he wants to sit and wait a couple months and see how he feels and where he's at mentally [for next season]. But I know how much he loves the game and I know how much he loves to compete. Like I said, nothing's gonna surprise me."
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Raghubir Yadav's Wife Accuses Him Of Having A Son With Sanjay Mishra's Wife & Falling In Love With Nandita Das
Purnima already filed for divorce earlier this week and has asked for an alimony of Rs 10 crore.
Bollywood has seen many strange linkups and breakups but wait until you hear about Piku actor Raghubir Yadav and her wife Purnima Kharga's twisted marriage story. The actor's wife has accused him of cheating her with other women and filed a divorce in Mumbai court as well.
Purnima has claimed that Raghubir was having an affair out of their wedlock with Sanjay Mishra's wife Roshni Achreja. Not just that, Purnima also revealed that the couple has a 14-year-old son and have been living in a live-in relationship as well.
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Purnima already filed for divorce earlier this week and has asked for an alimony of Rs 10 crore. She, however, gets Rs 40,000 per month under the Criminal Procedure Court procedure. She revealed that these payments are never given to her on time and she is assuming that most of Raghubir's assets have been transferred to Roshni's accounts so that he can avoid funding the maintenance.
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Purnima also added that she gave up her career of an International Kathak dancer to live with Raghubir. She allegedly said that she left her successful career so that her husband could realise his dreams. Raghubir Yadav is known for his work in movies like Sui Dhaaga, Newton, Salaam Bombay, Love Per Square Foot and Piku.
The couple is currently separated and their 30-year-old son is living with his mother.
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Banking News: CFPB on Fake Reviews, OCC on CRA
From crypto to cybersecurity, consumer protection and Fed policies, there is no shortage of news that impacts compliance, legal, risk management and marketing professionals within the financial services industry. We regularly monitor industry news and related regulatory updates.
Here's a roundup of recent items impacting the financial services industry, from Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) Policy Guidance on Bank Reviews to the OCC's FAQs on changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
CFPB on Bank Fake Reviews
Not to be missed, a recent headline from the nation's top watchdog group caught the attention of financial services institutions: "CFPB Issues Policy on Contractual 'Gag' Clauses and Fake Review Fraud: Financial companies will face consequences for illegally manipulating or suppressing consumer reviews."Here's what you need to know:
As reported by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), in an update titled "CFPB issues guidance targeting review fraud," ICBA alerted its membership to a March 23 policy announcement from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB has issued policy guidance regarding potentially illegal practices related to consumer reviews.
The CFPB's guidance, issued on March 22, 2020, describes certain business practices related to customer reviews that are generally unlawful under the Consumer Financial Protection Act. The CFPB said its effort is related to the Federal Trade Commission's recent vote to put hundreds of businesses on notice about fake reviews and misleading endorsements. It encouraged banks to ensure their customer review practices comply with all applicable laws, including the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).
The CFPB statement follows:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 22, 2020) — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued policy guidance regarding potentially illegal practices related to consumer reviews. The CFPB seeks to ensure that customers can write reviews, particularly ones posted online, about financial products and services that accurately reflect their opinions and experiences. The guidance also highlights that practices such as posting fake reviews or inserting clauses that forbid a customer from publishing an honest review may violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act.
"In America, no corporation should be able to silence a customer from posting an honest review online," said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. "Corporate disinformation campaigns that suppress legitimate reviews or manufacture fake reviews are not only a threat to free speech and fair competition, they are also illegal."
Many families learn about and shop for credit cards, mortgages, and other financial products online, including through third-party websites that include customer reviews and ratings. Customer reviews are an important way to promote competitive markets. However, if reviews are unreliable, it might reduce the incentive for companies to provide quality service.
The CFPB's guidance describes certain business practices related to customer reviews that are generally unlawful under the Consumer Financial Protection Act, including:
Contractual 'Gag' Clauses: Attempting to silence consumers from posting an online review can undermine fair competition. Banks and financial companies that include clauses in form contracts that forbid a consumer from posting an honest review may be engaged in unfair or deceptive practices.
Fake Reviews: Markets can be harmed if consumers cannot trust that online reviews are legitimate. Laundering fake reviews in ways that appear completely independent from the company to improve their ratings may constitute a deceptive practice.
Review Suppression or Manipulation: Consumers cannot easily shop and compare products and services when firms engage in practices to limit the posting of negative reviews or manipulate reviews to trick or confuse consumers. The guidance explains why these practices may be unlawful.
The CFPB's effort is related to the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to deter fake reviews and related fraud across the digital economy. The FTC recently voted to put hundreds of businesses on notice about fake reviews and misleading endorsements, which may result in significant penalties against marketers that engage in this misconduct.
Banks and financial companies should ensure that their customer review practices comply with all applicable laws, including the Consumer Financial Protection Act. Violations are subject to civil penalties and other legal consequences. Read the full bulletin, "Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices That Impede Consumer Reviews"
OCC Issues FAQs on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Changes
The ICBA also recently shared an update from the Office of the Controller of Currency (OCC). It's worth noting that the role of the OCC is that it charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations, as well as federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. An independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, its mission is to ensure that national banks and federal savings associations operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
According to the ICBA member update, the OCC issued a Bulletin on February 22, 2022, which summarizes its responses to frequently asked questions about its December 2021 final rule that rescinded its June 2020 Community Reinvestment Act rule and reinstated the 1995 interagency CRA rule. You can find a PDF of the FAQs here: https://occ.gov/news-issuances/bulletins/2022/bulletin-2022-4a.pdf.
OCC Statement Highlights
The FAQs provide general information on the impact of the final rule on CRA bank type, qualifying activities, the transition period, assessment areas, and more, and address questions related to:
the impact of the final rule on CRA bank type
qualifying activities and the qualifying activity confirmation request system
the transition period
examination administration
assessment areas
targeted geographic areas
changes to public notices and public files
strategic plans.
According to the OCC, the document provides information about potential CRA questions during the transition from the June 2020 CRA rule to the December 2021 CRA rule that is largely based on the rules adopted jointly by the OCC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in 1995, as revised (1995 rules). The final rule applies to national banks as well as federal and state savings associations, covered savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banking organizations subject to the CRA.
Bank Industry Response to OCC on CRA
ICBA Position: ICBA issues two responses to this, in a comment letter and joint letter with other banking industry groups which included:
American Bankers Association
Association of Military Banks of America
Bank Policy Institute
Community Development Bankers Association
Consumer Bankers Association
Housing Policy Council
Independent Community Bankers of America
Mortgage Bankers Association
National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders
ICBA said it supports the recission but opposes an outright return to the 1995 rule for provisions of the 2020 rule that banks have already implemented.
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Q: How do I implement asynchronous processing on an apache felix? In our current project we have the need to do some calculations asynchronously.
We're using OSGi with bndtools on an Apache Felix 4.
Any advice on how to do that?
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A: How about OSGi promises

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*OSGi specification 705 Promises Specification

*excellent presentation on Asynchronous OSGi by Tim Ward

*Interview/Introduction OSGi Promises specification also from Tim Ward

*Code example from  Apache Aries on Promises

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By Coming Out, Has Jason Collins Changed The Game?
Published May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM CDT
I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Now it's time for our weekly visit to the Barbershop where the guys talk about what's in the news and what's on their minds.
Sitting in the chairs for a shape-up this week are writer and culture critic Jimi Izrael with us from Cleveland. Columnist LZ Granderson is with us from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He writes for ESPN and CNN. From our bureau in New York, Pablo Torre. He's a senior writer with ESPN.com. Here in our Washington, D.C. studio is R. Clarke Cooper. He is a Republican strategist and LGBT activist and an Army Reserve captain.
Take it away, Jimi.
JIMI IZRAEL: Thanks, Michel. Hey, fellas.
R. CLARKE COOPER: Hey, hey.
IZRAEL: Welcome to the shop.
LZ GRANDERSON: What's up?
PABLO TORRE: What's going on, man?
GRANDERSON: Excellent.
IZRAEL: Can we get some caffeine in the room?
TORRE: Oh, we do.
IZRAEL: OK. What's really going on? All right. Well, let's jump right into this. LZ, it's nice to have you in, bro.
GRANDERSON: Hey, thanks very much for having me. You know, I got dreadlocks, so I'm not in the Barbershop very often.
IZRAEL: Man.
MARTIN: Stay away from the clippers. Stay away. Back away from the clippers.
IZRAEL: I had dreadlocks for 20 years, man. I was in the Barbershop, like, every week, but we'll talk about that later. Let's get things started. Before this week, you probably never heard of NBA benchwarmer - I mean player - Jason Collins, but now...
GRANDERSON: Oh.
IZRAEL: ...everybody knows him because he came out as gay. Michel, really?
MARTIN: Excuse me. I am a follower of the Wizards - the Wizards and the Celtics. I knew Jason Collins - thank you very much - and his twin brother. Thank you. But it is true that he was not the best known player in the league, but in Sports Illustrated in a piece that he penned with, I think, the help of a writer at Sports Illustrated, he wrote a piece where he came out as the first openly gay male athlete in a major American team sport and he talked with ABC News about why he - well, came out in the way that he did. Why it took so long. I'll just play a short clip from the interview.
JASON COLLINS: You don't want to be, you know, that distraction because, for me, it's always been about the team, but I think - well, I know that, in my personal life, I'm ready and I think the country is ready for supporting an openly gay basketball player.
IZRAEL: Thanks for that, Michel. LZ, now, wait a second, man. Hold on. I could be wrong about this because I'm wrong every now and again.
GRANDERSON: OK.
IZRAEL: Why - OK. There's two things. Number one, why do we dismiss - why do we so easily dismiss Dennis Rodman coming out in 1995 as bisexual? He also came out in a cover story for SI, and the second question is, is the story of a benchwarmer's sex life or any player's sex life at all - is that really worth the cover of SI, seriously?
GRANDERSON: Well, you know, I'll talk about it in two points.
IZRAEL: Sure, please.
GRANDERSON: You know, first, before Dennis Rodman, there was Glenn Burke...
IZRAEL: Right.
GRANDERSON: ...who people don't talk about very often who was actually out when he was playing back in the '70s. Right? And then, for some reason, you know, media didn't equate it or we didn't characterize it as an openly gay baseball player. I don't know. It was the '70s. I guess we didn't pay attention to a lot of things in that kind of detail.
IZRAEL: Well, we didn't have the Internet then, so...
GRANDERSON: They didn't have the internets and the interwebs back then.
GRANDERSON: And, as far as, you know, reducing one's sexual orientation to their sex life, I think you mischaracterize what sexual orientation really is. You know, it's not an act. It's a state of being and so to sort of say...
IZRAEL: But does it deserve to be on the cover of a sports magazine is what I'm asking.
COOPER: Well, that's goal. That's actually the goal.
MARTIN: Well, let him - Jimi, let him finish his point and then we'll hear from Clarke on this. That's why you asked him. Right?
IZRAEL: OK.
MARTIN: You wanted to hear what he had to say. Right? OK.
IZRAEL: My bad. Go ahead, LZ.
GRANDERSON: Well, I mean, obviously, it deserves to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the simple fact that, for so long, we have been sort of waiting for this moment that we had forgotten about, as I said before, because we've had openly gay players in professional sports before, but for the, you know, point of this conversation, we've been waiting for this moment. And so now the moment is here. Is the fact that he is at the end of his career, you know, detracting from the fact that it's still historic? Absolutely not.
And, by the way, I give the dude more props because he had a great career in college and he also was the starting center for not one, but two teams fighting for an NBA championship. So he wasn't a complete scrub. He just happens to be on the tail end of his career now.
IZRAEL: Coop?
COOPER: Here's the bigger issue for beyond the basketball court is the closet and the closet has consequences and so the message that was sent by Jason Collins was for every young man or woman who is dealing and struggling with their identity and their orientation is that they can actually be themselves. And so being in the closet, one's mental well-being, the cohesion and integrity of a group - and that group can be not only a military unit, but a sports team or a workplace - those are all things that are very important here. And the trope that was rolled out before the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" was that unit cohesion would be adversely impacted by openly gay service members. That's the trope that's being rolled out again with Jason coming out. And it's very unfortunate that we're seeing a repeat. It's actually like almost like "Groundhog Day" if you're following this issue.
The good news is, is that it's completely fallacious. And we've seen now with several years with open service that, if anything, unit cohesion is actually better when you don't have service members who happen to be in the closet or hide their true identity. And so Jason coming out, at a very minimal level, is a good thing in moving a step forward and it especially sends a good message to young men and women.
MARTIN: Well, Pablo...
TORRE: Mm-hmm.
MARTIN: I guess I'm just questioning what Clarke, what you're talking about in terms of there being a repeat of "don't ask, don't tell". I remember in the wake of, when the discussion about repealing "don't ask, don't tell", all the stuff about, you know, former military - mainly former retired - long retired military - talking about this and a lot of people outside of the military talking about this. I don't remember a lot of pushback from people within the military. But in this instance I see very little backlash. I see very little. And I could be wrong about that. But Pablo, what about you?
TORRE: I mean there are, I mean on this end there's no backlash. But in terms of the public, in terms of the sports community, you'll, look - you'll have pockets of players who will tweet something and delete that tweet after they realize what a horrible nightmare was to even consider venturing that out into the marketplace of ideas in 2013 - which is a good thing, I think. But look, the reason why this is on the cover of Sports Illustrated is because they're clear - I mean there are two angles to this. One is the public interest. Clearly, everybody is talking about it. And it's not because, you know, SI is setting the agenda for the national conversations because there actually was - as LZ said - this waiting period. This very long waiting where everybody was building momentum to who is it going to be? We've been waiting so long. There are rumors about NFL players coming out, maybe four at a time, then one, which didn't happen, so the conversation is still going on in terms of who, how many people actually will we see coming out of the closet.
And in terms of, you know, sports, I guess Jimi, the thing that I found most uncomfortable about why is it on the cover of Sports Illustrated is the implication that sports must be limited to the box of sports and on the court stuff. And this - I mean this is such a hugely influential move for anybody in this country, but especially kids, young kids and young people who play sports. And look...
COOPER: Yeah. Exactly.
TORRE: ...the number went from zero in the public perception to one. Obviously the guys who came before should be mentioned, but it went from zero to one.
IZRAEL: Mm-hmm. Yeah.
MARTIN: Well, let me tell you what I liked about the piece, though. Let me tell you what I liked about the piece, was that he described what the closet was and what effect it had on his life. And I mean he did mention in passing - and I wish he said more about this - the fact that he was engaged at one point.
COOPER: Yes.
MARTIN: And it struck me that he seems to have known that he was gay at one point. And I have to wonder, you know, what it felt like for that young woman to understand that the person to whom she was engaged could never fully love her in the way that she deserved. And it - or...
COOPER: Well, there's some closure for her. She said that.
MARTIN: Yeah. And I think that must be, that must've been hard. But what I also found was just the effect that it had on his life. I mean he said that he was kind of sending messages to himself, like the fact that he chose number 98 in honor of Matthew Shepard...
COOPER: Yeah.
MARTIN: ... which was the year that Matthew Shepard, the young man in Wyoming, was killed in horrific circumstances, you know, a story that I covered. And just seeing the place where that young man died, it's just - I can still see it. I mean it's that, so that he wore that number in honor, you know, of him, but that he felt that he couldn't really get close to his teammates because he couldn't really get - he couldn't really allow them to understand him for who he really was. And I think that for some - to share that with people, I think there are a lot of people who don't understand what that feels like. So I feel kudos to him for that.
COOPER: Jason was living a redacted life prior to coming out and that's what it feels like. You're living your life in pieces that cannot be fully shared. And we talk about the water cooler chat of the day.
MARTIN: Yeah.
COOPER: When you are, when one is living in the closet - and I did myself at one point - you can't be your full self. And it is a huge weight. So Jason must fell like a huge weight has been taken off his back.
MARTIN: Can I ask you...
GRANDERSON: And there's also this...
MARTIN: But let me ask Clarke though, how did you deal with that? I mean you've been in the Army for years, you know, and I know that you are in the Reserves...
COOPER: Right.
IZRAEL: ...but you are also a very visible LGBT advocate for years, as the director of Log Cabin Republicans.
COOPER: But prior to that I almost got engaged...
MARTIN: So how did you do manage that?
COOPER: I mean well, you struggle through. You know, I prayed to God to make my orientation go away. Of course, when you finally have a reconciliation point, you say this is who I am. This is not going to change. And then you get square with that. But you have all these societal messages that are saying to you, this is not who you're supposed to be, this is wrong, you're abhorrent. And so all these negative messages that young men and women have to combat, it's an additional hurdle. I mean life's hard enough, right? But so to have adults, positive examples, say this is who you are, it does get better, God loves you, your family loves you no matter what, is a positive message. And it's very necessary, especially for young men and women who are struggling with their - who they may be.
MARTIN: All right we...
GRANDERSON: You know, I would just add...
MARTIN: Go ahead, LZ. Very briefly because we want to move on to another topic. Go ahead.
GRANDERSON: OK. I just want to also add that this is also a relief for heterosexual athletes as well.
COOPER: Sure. Yeah.
GRANDERSON: You forget that the closet don't just impose on people who happen to be LGBT, but also heterosexual people who don't necessarily fit within the box of what it means to be heterosexual. And so Jason may avoided wearing the color pink on a shirt or a pair of shorts because he didn't want people to call him gay or whatever, but also straight guys who may like the color pink avoided pink because they did not want to be called gay or whatever.
COOPER: Yeah. Yeah.
GRANDERSON: So this, you know, revealing of sexual orientation isn't just a relief for the closeted person but also for everyone, and it's just good as a whole.
MARTIN: Actually, I'm going to disagree with you about that. I think actually it goes the other way with that because I think that now then that there's going to be this whole sorting out period where people are going to have a need to differentiate themselves without - they don't want to be mean about it but they also kind of want to assert their own identity. And I - my small prediction is that it's going to actually be a little harder before it gets a little bit easier. That's just my take on that.
COOPER: It does get better, though. I will say that.
MARTIN: OK. We're having our weekly visit to the Barbershop, with writer Jimi Izrael, sports columnist LZ Granderson, Republican strategist R. Clarke Cooper, sportswriter Pablo Torre. Back to you, Jimi.
IZRAEL: Thanks, Michel. OK. Let's keep it popping - as in soda pop. Has any...
IZRAEL: Has any - I know, right?
COOPER: Oh, God.
IZRAEL: Has anybody...
GRANDERSON: Soda pop.
IZRAEL: Yeah. Yeah. That's not bad. That's not bad. OK. Come on.
GRANDERSON: All right.
IZRAEL: Has anybody seen the new Mountain Dew ads on the Internet? The spots were made by hip-hop artist Tyler the Creator. And they were barely, barely out before the company told them. Michel, we got some sound, yes?
MARTIN: We do. It's a series of ads. We can only play a little bit of one of them. But the story line is that they featured a goat who is apparently drinking too much Mountain Dew and then the chorus is this...
IZRAEL: As they are want to do.
MARTIN: As they are want to do. No, there really is a goat. I mean it's an actual goat and then he assaults a waitress. And later the goat appears in a police lineup and the lineup is all black men who are all thugged out. And here's a clip.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #1: All right, ma'am, we've got 'em all lined up. Nail this little sucker. C'mon, which one is he? Point to 'em.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: I don't think I can do this.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #2: You better not snitch on a player.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: No.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #1: He's wearing the do-rag.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #2: Snitches get stitches. Fool.
MARTIN: So the goat is talking here.
COOPER: Yeah...
MARTIN: And I'll just mention that the suspects are all black. The victim - the victim is black - I'm sorry, the victim is white. The detective is white. All the other people are white and all the suspects are black. And I'll just mention that Professor Boyce Watkins of yourblackworld.com called the ad, quote, "arguably the most racist commercial in history." Tyler the Creator is pushing back, though. He says look, the black men in the lineup are all friends of his who happened to stop by the studio that day. And that, you know, he said it was funny. So, Jimi, I think you think it was funny. Mm-hmm.
IZRAEL: Thank you. Thanks for that, Michel. You know, I love Dr. Boyce Watkins. Boyce Money is my dude, but he has just proven to everybody that he is an economist who obviously does not own a television and maybe have never even seen a television. This clearly is not the most racist commercial in history. It's not even the most racist commercial this week. If anything, this is brilliant. This is a brilliant ad that's kind of a postmodern study of Dada, just the absurd. You know, it's absurd. I mean it's wonderful. Tyler the Creator, you know, Mountain Dew hooked up with him just so they can get this kind of buzz because Tyler, he's...
IZRAEL: He's his own thing and mission accomplished. You know, but Boyce Money is not known for his art criticism. That's why he - that's why his letters lend themselves to the economy.
MARTIN: I think he's allowed to have an opinion as a citizen, as a consumer...
IZRAEL: Of course he is. Of course he is.
MARTIN: And as a person who lives in the world of cultural images. They're not just for art history majors, Jimi. Commercials are just...
IZRAEL: He is the greatest economist in history.
MARTIN: OK. All right. LZ?
IZRAEL: LZ, you wrote about this, right? What did you think?
GRANDERSON: I did. And, you know, my sentiments are very similar to yours, in that, you know, I think that, you know, he was a little oversensitive. One, it was hyperbole to call it the most racist, you know, commercial ever.
IZRAEL: It's ridiculous. It wasn't even hyperbole. It was ridiculous.
MARTIN: OK, Jimi?
GRANDERSON: I mean I can still - and I can remember the, you know, the commercial with the ancient Chinese secret.
IZRAEL: Calgon. Yeah.
GRANDERSON: Yeah, Calgon.
GRANDERSON: I mean, that to me, if you're going to go, you know, talk about racist, putting in our heads about the mystical Asian is pretty racist in and of itself. And I just find this whole argument of trying to police the language of comedy, which this was, it was absurd comedy and it's part of a three-part series. And if you watch the entire series then you will see this...
GRANDERSON: ...isn't, you know, just one isolated moment of, you know, making fun of race and making light of battered women, but it was about being absurd and that's was the end of that absurd story.
MARTIN: OK. But what I'm always curious about, I'm just the only woman in this group today - well, I'm always the only woman in this group.
MARTIN: But I mean I'm curious about, you know, why it is that Pepsi, you know, that Pepsi ads seem to have this through line of black people behaving badly. I mean like the Super Bowl ad of a black woman who is constantly kicking her boyfriend, throwing things at him to make him eat what she wants, and then finally throws a full Pepsi can at his head, misses him, hits a white woman, and then runs away without offering her any aid. And then there's the ad before that...
GRANDERSON: Oh my God.
MARTIN: ...where the woman, the little boy slaps the guy who is watch, you know, who is about to take his mom out on a date. Nobody else sees a pattern here? Nobody else sees a pattern here? So, what's up with that?
IZRAEL: I do, Michel. Michel, Michel, I see a pattern. I see a pattern that I've seen since the dawn of cinema, since D.W. Griffith did "Birth of a Nation." In the first couple of frames, a black woman is hitting her husband upside the head. I don't know why, to answer your question, that this through line exists...
COOPER: Well...
IZRAEL: ...from that moment to this moment but beyond the fact that it's entertaining. I don't know.
COOPER: Well, there's a different pattern, though.
MARTIN: Go ahead, Clarke.
COOPER: This is the skeptic in me, is that you have, there are ads that marketers are creating that won't make it on television and they're doing this to create a buzz. Look, we're talking about Mountain Dew right now today because of this ad that didn't make it on television that got pulled, that got yanked because of its nature.
MARTIN: Pablo, you want a weigh-in on...
IZRAEL: It isn't a Pepsi problem. It's a media problem.
TORRE: Well, I mean I wonder if the through line is they're trying to appeal to an African-American consumer base. I think maybe, the...
IZRAEL: Just like "Birth of a Nation."
TORRE: Well, I mean Jimi, you just called Mountain Dew Dadaist. I'm still trying to get over that.
IZRAEL: OK. Touche.
IZRAEL: Touche. I'll take that.
TORRE: I mean I wasn't bothered by this. I think LZ is right, at a point of which, you know, there's a goat involved in which it's absurdist, it's really hard to engage it in sincere terms.
MARTIN: I think it would've been more interesting if the fact that she couldn't pick the goat out from a lineup that included a guy in an Army uniform and maybe, you know, a business suit or something, that that to me would have been absurdist and made a point. But, you know, but that's just me.
Well, thank you all.
MARTIN: Jimi Izrael is a writer and culture critic. He's also an adjunct professor of film and social media. He joined us from NPR member station WCPN in Cleveland. Pablo Torre is a senior editor for ESPN.com, with us from NPR studios in New York. R. Clarke Cooper is a Republican strategist, captain in the Army Reserve, with us in Washington, D.C. And LZ Granderson is a sports columnist with ESPN and CNN, with us from NPR member station WGVU in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
COOPER: Hoo-ah.
TORRE: Thank you.
GRANDERSON: Thank you.
IZRAEL: Yup-yup.
MARTIN: And remember, if you can't get enough Barbershop buzz on the radio, look for our Barbershop podcast, that's in the iTunes store or at NPR.org. That's our program for today. I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Let's talk more on Monday. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Prevention of noise pollution
The prevention of noise pollution is necessary so as not to be in breach of noise regulations, in particular for Classified Facilities for the Protection of the Environment (CFPE).
In France, it is notably based on the concept of emergence.
This is the difference between the A-weighted equivalent continuous pressure levels of ambient noise (facility in operation) and residual noise (in the absence of noise generated by the facility, but measured over the period of operation of the facility), which is limited, close to the industrial facility: the dwellings, the building areas and the areas occupied by third parties (including other establishments, industrial or not) constitute the Zones with Regulated Emergences (ZER).
A distinction is made according to the level of ambient noise (including noise from the facility):
when it is greater than 35 dB (A), without however exceeding 45 dB (A) the admissible emergence is 6 dB (A) during the day and 4 dB (A) during the night
when it is greater than 45 dB (A), the admissible emergence is 5 dB (A) during the day and 3 dB (A) during the night.
In addition, it also brings into play the concept of marked tone.
It is the difference between the sound pressure level in a given 1/3 octave frequency band and the adjacent frequency bands, when exceeding 10 dB in the frequency range 50 Hz-315 Hz or 5 dB in the 400 Hz-8000 Hz frequency range.
From the use of these two concepts arise the limitations of noise emissions which combine with those resulting from a prefectural decree (sometimes: ministerial) fixing the noise levels not to be exceeded at the property limit e.g. 70 dB (A) in during the day and 60 dB (A) during the night.
It should be noted that in the above, the diurnal period extends from 07:00 to 22:00 except Sundays and holidays, while the night period extends from 22:00 to 07:00 as well as Sundays and holidays.
However, production or processing sites, industrial or not, have many sources of noise, which, due to their location, their directivity, and the positioning – with respect to them - of palces where maximum noise levels are imposed are likely to create noise pollution.
Without the following list being exhaustive, and without any particular hierarchy, the following hardware and facilities require sustained attention, since it is a question of avoiding discomfort to the neighborhood, due to noise:
ventilation openings (natural or forced) and air inlets through which noise is transmitted, e.g. that of noisy equipment in technical rooms and engine rooms, to which is added the noise of ventilation insufflators or extractors, that of dust removal installations and painting booths, that of the openings of Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) facilities
industrial chimneys, because the transported fluid (e.g. more or less pure air, combustion gas) allows the propagation of noise emitted by organs (e.g. fans, motors, turbines) located upstream of the air circuit (of which they constitute the downstream end)
decompression vents, the venting of industrial gases (e.g. steam, pure oxygen, nitrogen) being accompanied by significant sound production, the noise thus created adding to that of noisy organs (e.g. control valves), which propagates inside the pressurized fluid network
hardware located outside buildings: fans, compressors, motors e.g. electric, pumps, air condensers, refrigeration equipment
the hardware (a fortiori if they are particularly noisy by nature: presses, machines for the production or transformation of corrugated cardboard, printing presses, generators, turbines, industrial boilers) located inside buildings if the partitions (walls , roofs) of the latter do not have sufficient acoustic performance in terms of limitation of sound transmissions
Therefore, the prevention of noise pollution requires the design and construction of soundproofing equipment:
silencers of all kinds, for fluids at temperature and pressure being ambient, or not
canopies, sound enclosures, buildings with high acoustic performance
Their definition, sizing and implementation often have to take into account different objectives other than acoustic performance, sometimes involving many related functions:
accounting with the proper functioning of the hardware they equip (e.g. in relation to the total pressure loss for silencers, to the dismantling for the enclosures)
resistance to climatic and seismic conditions, durability (for all soundproofing devices)
other variable technical constraints e.g. compactness, limitation of overweight
The prevention of noise pollution is at the heart of ITS activity (measurements, studies, marketing of soundproofing equipment) in all branches of industry.