Artist and bookseller Viniita "Neet" Moran is the founder of Owl Cave Books, a bookshop and travelling library devoted to selling a curated selection of international contemporary art, cultural theory, artists' ephemera and vintage books—a selection of which will be on view at the 2014 Vancouver Art/Book Fair. Taking its name from a location in the David Lynch TV series Twin Peaks, Owl Cave began in London in 2008 and is now based in San Francisco.
Project Space: How did Owl Cave Books get started back in London, UK, in 2008 and what are you doing now?
Viniita Moran: In 2008 I was invited by my friend Marvin Gaye Chetwynd (then known as Spartacus Chetwynd) to participate in her exhibition at GSK Contemporary at the Royal Academy of Arts. During this time I was also the Bookshop Manager at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, so my working life was complete immersion in contemporary art and theory books. I decided to do a feminist book swap and performance based on The Stepford Wives. Over the course of the three events, so many people came up to me excited about my selection of books and wanting to know what other book-related events I was organizing, and it really grew out of that. It was my way to explore book- and publishing-related ideas that I didn't see happening other places.
Owl Cave is a travelling bookshop and library, focusing on event-specific and collaborative incarnations. We have never had a permanent retail space; instead, we work with artists, exhibitions and spaces for specific collaborations and then move on to the next project. These can include temporary shops, pop-up libraries, publications and events. We also have an online store and blog, which acts as a kind of archive of the publications we have sold.
In 2010 we relocated to San Francisco, where we have had a number of exciting collaborations with Bay Area artists and spaces, including a residency at artist-run space 667 Shotwell, and a year-long storefront collaboration with Little Paper Planes, which was our longest retail space to date. We're currently organizing our next collaboration and focusing on building the feminist library. And of course getting ready for the Vancouver Art/Book Fair!
PS: Can you tell us more about your travelling library?
VM: We have a collection of books related to feminism and gender politics that grew out of our book swaps and is in constant flux as we accumulate and exchange more books. These books are not for sale; we either keep them as a permanent piece of the library or we exchange them or give them away, in the hopes that the ideas and concepts of the authors and the library keep getting shared freely.
Business cards and stationery made for Owl Cave Books by X-Ray Book Co.
PS: What about the guerilla pop-ups that you've done?
VM: Owl Cave grew out of a series of performances and exhibitions we did with Marvin Gaye Chetwynd. After participating with her RAC exhibition, which was the start of Owl Cave, we continued to be a part of her performance group, travelling with her around the world doing performances. We would always bring a selection of titles on the road and make a point of setting up a table or organizing a klatsch to share the latest titles we were excited about. They have ranged from taking over part of a food court when we were performing at Frieze in London to an extremely jet-lagged discussion on beanbags at Kunsthal Charlottenborg on the state of self-publishing in the UK.
PS: How do you curate your inventory? I saw on your online store that you have stuff from all over (for example, Toiletpaper from Italy, Vancouver-based Myfanwy MacLeod's Whole Lotta Love and all kinds of neat used books).
VM: I've been working in the book trade for over 10 years, from large retail stores to one-off publishing projects and of course my own shop. This accumulated knowledge, combined with my interest in art movements, theory and activism, informs all the choices we make when buying books and working with people. When we were based in London we mostly worked with UK and EU based publishers and artists, but once we moved to the States we expanded to include Bay Area and US publishing projects. Our goal has always been to be a place where people can catch up on contemporary art and theory from all over the world, and as we've met more people and had more people contact us that has gotten easier. We mostly just look for anything we find critically or visually exciting.
PS: I noticed there's a resident store cat? Have you considered a cat cafe/bookshop?
VM: We now have two bookshop cats! As we work so much from home between each space we occupy, our cats have worked their way into the daily life of Owl Cave. I'm excited to visit a cat cafe when one opens in the Bay Area in a few months—I love the collaboration between getting to hang out with cats and supporting local animal shelters. Both our cats are rescue cats, one from London and one from Oakland.
PS: How did the project with Luminous Books that took place Vancouver in 2013 at Unit/Pitt came about?
VM: Luminous Books' founder, Louisa Bailey, and I used to work together at the ICA, and she started Luminous Books right around the same time I started Owl Cave. We always wanted to work on a project together, and when Louisa was living in Vancouver and we were in SF, it seemed like the perfect time. For the exhibition, we contributed a mixture of contemporary Bay Area publications and a selection of our feminist library. We also started an ongoing online resource, Alternative Organs, as a way to document, archive and inform publishing projects around the world.
PS: What is the scene like in San Francisco/the Bay Area for independent arts publishing ?
VM: The Bay Area has a really diverse publishing scene, lots of artists and spaces are interested in publishing and books as artworks. When we fist moved here we helped to organize Art Publishing Now, Bay Area at Southern Exposure, which highlighted how many alternative publishing projects are going on here. There's some great artist-run presses like Colpa Press, Land and Sea, and our former partner Little Paper Planes has been active in publishing as well. Publication Studio also has a studio in the East Bay. We're also lucky to have totally unique archive projects like the Prelinger Library and Internet Archive, and great bookstores like Adobe Books, City Lights and Green Apple Books. And for online publishing, we love Art Practical and the San Francisco Arts Quarterly (which has a free print version too).
PS: What do you have in store for us here when you come to VABF?
VM: We're really excited to be able to bring some of our favorite new Bay Area and European publications to share at the fair, and will also have a selection of our vintage theory books for sale. See you there!


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Ritchie Whitney
Freshmen venture into the professional world
Every year, St. Martin's Episcopal School sends the freshman class out into the world to experience real work environments. Freshman Shadow Day happens once a year, and each ninth- grader is to intern for the day with an adult of their choosing.
"I spent the day at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and I have to say that it was a very memorable experience," said Freshman Nicholas Manning. "It helped me with a lot of critical thinking skills."
Students spent their day doing work with the people they shadowed and learned what it was like to have a job and what a normal day consists of.
"In the afternoon, I worked with the ichthyologists there on sorting different fish species from local streams and the Mississippi area," Manning said. "The data collection was in 2001, and I was in charge of sorting 14 different species of minnows, darters, and catfish. I definitely enjoyed my day and learned something."
Other students had more nontraditional jobs, but nonetheless, they still learned information about different professional fields.
"With (Comedian) John Byer, we watched silly YouTube videos all day," said Freshman Tanner Sykes. "Somewhere in all the silly YouTube videos, I got some sage advice about comedy and writing in general. Despite how it sounds like I did not do a lot, I learned a lot through osmosis I guess, about editing and writing and how aggressive the comedy industry can be. I really feel enlightened."
Giving the students the ability to choose where they want to intern lets them pick a field that they are interested in pursuing a career in. Freshman Beau Lawrence shadowed his uncle and learned all about the world of varmint control.
"I went to my uncle's plantation, and we rode around on four-wheelers, shot snakes and stuff, and checked some crawfish ponds," Lawrence said. "I learned that varmint control is very important, and you must shoot all the bad stuff."
With the many different experiences it offers, Freshman Shadow Day is a way for freshmen to begin to think about their futures in the professional world. It helps prepare them for their two-week-long senior internships; college internships; and in the end, life.
Issue 4 16/17

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Q: Determine how many numbers in a string I have an array of strings where I'm trying to find the number of words in each string. I understand how to find the total number of words, but it includes numbers too which I don't want. I have tried s[i].matches(".\d+.") but that just checks to see if there is at least one number in the string. I'm trying to find the total number of numbers (not digits). For example, one string is "IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776." My code returns 5 words even though there are only 3 because it includes the 2 numbers.

A: total words - words with numbers should work. Use the following regex:
matches(".*[0-9].*")

A: public static void main(String[] args)
{
    int count = 0;
    for (String str : "IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.".split("(\\s+)(\\,)*(\\.)*"))
    {
        if (!str.matches("(.)*(\\d)(.)*"))
        {
            count++;
            System.out.println("word "+count+":"+str);
        }
    }
    System.out.println("Total words:"+count);
}

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Raw Champion Injured, Jimmy Snuka's Death Anniversary
• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (January 15, 2017) – A WWF Legend Passed Away
On this day in 2017, we lost Old School WWF Legend "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka (Real name: James Reiher Snuka) at the age of 73 due to terminal illness.
Let's make one thing perfectly clear, the guy was a great legend and a very deserving WWE Hall of Famer (which contrary to false online reports, he still is for a fact) and whether he was actually guilty of murdering his 1983 girlfriend Nancy Argentino, we will never know. And that includes each and everyone of you out there.
Don't believe for one second, that just because you read stuff in a book, on social media or in dirt-sheets, that you have the same knowledge, that a federal judge would have needed a fair & extensive trial to get it. That's not possible in any way, shape or form whatsoever.
Did he do it? It does look like he did it, but we will never know for sure. Period. We rather stick with the facts here, as opposed to believe rumors, opinions & biased reports.
So with that being said, let's please remember him for the great Wrestling Legend that he was on TV.
R.I.P. JIMMY SNUKA!
• Raw Champion Injured
Raw Tag Team Champion Jason Jordan didn't work Friday's WWE Live Event in Amarillo, Texas. According to PWInsider, he didn't work the event because he is injured. No word yet on what kind of injury he suffered.
Jordan and his tag team partner, Seth Rollins, are currently scheduled to defend their Raw Tag Team Titles against The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro) at Royal Rumble 2018 PPV.
Below is what posted about Jordan & Rollins ahead of tonight's Raw:
Can Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan get on the same page before the Royal Rumble event?
"Based on their defeat in this past Monday's six-man main event, it's clear that Jason Jordan still has much to learn from Seth Rollins about being a team player. However, given that the unlikely partners are defending their Raw Tag Team Titles against Cesaro & Sheamus at the Royal Rumble event, Professor Rollins might have to accelerate his curriculum.
As Jordan's impetuousness remains an issue, can The Kingslayer turn the "gold-blooded" Superstar into a true partner before their title defense?"
Speaking of the WWE Live Event that Jordan missed, below are the results from that event:
– WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match: Enzo Amore (c) def. Cedric Alexander to retain the Title.
– The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro) def. The Titus Brand (Titus O'Neil & Apollo Crews)
– Sasha Banks & Mickie James def. Nia Jax & Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss
– Braun Strowman def. Curt Hawkins
– Asuka def. Dana Brooke
– Finn Balor def. Elias
– WOKEN Matt Hardy def. Bray Wyatt
– 2 on 3 Handicap Match: Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns & Raw Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins def. The Miz & Miztourage (Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas)


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A group called the Malware Hunter Team noticed players of PUBG started reporting strange issues with their computers. They would receive messages that popped up and said their files had become encrypted with PUBG Ransomware. Basically, this ransomware—effectively a virus that locks up your computer until you pay the hacker's ransom—was encrypting all of their computer's files. But the hacker wasn't requesting bitcoin or some other payment to release them.
The only way you could remove the encryption was to play PUBG for one hour.
Now, you might think this is pretty amusing, and actually kind of a fun 'punishment'. And currently, we have no idea who the hacker is or the motivation behind the hack. Perhaps it's just a crazy obsessive PUBG fan who wanted others to experience the game they love so much?
As fun as that sounds, you definitely don't want to seek out this ransomware in order to trick your friends. No one knows what the deal is here and there hasn't yet been a deep look into the code. Though it's likely a joke, most hackers and cybercriminals aren't out there to mess around. So you should definitely tread with caution.
With PUBG's recent release of its mobile version, along with its biggest patch yet, people are rushing to Facebook for a sneak peek and to check out the trailers. Just be careful. Facebook can't monitor everything, and though no one knows for sure, there could be a connection between Facebook and the ransomware.
Even though this "hack" isn't malicious, it's still imperative to prevent ransomware. While this case is kind of fun, most ransomware attacks have the potential to financially cripple people—and ransomware attacks are becoming more common due to the difficulty in tracing the perpetrator.


The Harris County Republican Party Executive Committee voted to endorse Bill Frazer in the race for Houston City Controller.
Additionally, the Harris County Republican Executive Committee has adopted a Local Government Platform and questionnaire as a basis to evaluate candidates for non-partisan office, you can view the questions and the responses. Also, at the recent HCRP Executive Committee Meeting, a resolution was passed that a questionnaire be distributed to City of Houston candidates, you can view the questions and the answers of those that responded.


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July 8th, 2013. That's the date David Cronenberg's The Brood will be hitting Blu-ray in the UK via Second Sight Films. May 10th, 2013. That's the date we start bitching here in the States that we don't have it on Blu-ray. Sigh.
Art Hindle, Cindy Hinds, Oliver Reed, and Samantha Eggar star along with lots of really grab-happy creepy kids.
Frank Carveth (Art Hindle – Invasion of the Body Snatchers) is becoming increasingly concerned about his ex-wife Nola's (Eggar) secretive treatment at the sinister 'Somafree Institute of Psychoplasmics,' headed by cult figure Dr Raglan (Reed – The Devils). His controversial and extreme methods seek to unleash his patients' rage, which take on physical manifestations. As Nola's increasingly psychotic anger is vented during her sessions, brutal murders befall those at whom it's directed. When Frank's daughter is abducted, he is led to Raglan's Institute and a terrifying, repellent final confrontation, renowned as one of the most notorious scenes in horror cinema.
Unleash your brood in the comments section below!


The Abecean Ratter is famed from Hegathe to Woodhearth as a prime rodent-catcher.
The Dune-Hound is the loyal dog of the Redguard hunters of the Alik'r.
Native to the upper Ashlands and the slopes of Red Mountain, the perky Amber Ash Hopper is a favorite pet of Dunmer expatriates, as it's relatively low maintenance (it digs its own hole in the ground), and it reminds the Dark Elves of home.
The Arctic Fennec is native to the snowy shores of Skyrim's Sea of Ghosts, and the local Nords, when they spot one romping in the drifts, respond with the traditional oath of "Shor's Ears!"
(Flying Pets) This bluish breed of Vvardenfell aerial reptile, known as the Azure or Ascadian Cliff Strider, is prized by flying-lizard fanciers as the prettiest and most ornamental of its species. Bonus: its screech terrifies crying babies into silence.
(Flying Pets) The Gryphons that nest on the highest pinnacles of Eton Nir, the tallest mountain on Summerset, have a distinctive bluish tint to their plumage. Some sapiarchs call this sky-blue camouflage, but the Priests of Auri-El see in it a touch of the Divine.
This variant of the Bear-Dog is a favorite of the Markarth Watch—and of the thieves who attempt to evade them. The Watch uses them to sniff out trouble, while the outlaws employ them to keep an eye out for the Watch!
(Canines) Bull Mastiffs from Morthal in Skyrim are fearless and tireless hunters inured to the hardships of the frozen marshes. The black ones are particularly popular with mages and alchemists.
(Woodland Creatures) This busy little buddy is sometimes mistaken for an imgakin monkey.
For the Dark Elves, the Shroom Shalk is a companion animal that brings calm and serentiy to the Dunmeri home. There's just something so soothing about the way the blue fungal sprouts on its back gently wave and puff out spores as the beast putters about.
(Canines) When the gray wolves of Rivenspire howl across the dismal moors of Boralis, it sends a chill down the spine and even the bravest look back over their shoulders—but by Kynareth, their pups sure are cute! And adorably playful into the bargain.
(Pigs) It may be hard to believe, but the ancient Nords were even more warlike than modern Nords, and had a way of weaponizing everything that came to hand, even their livestock. This was the origin of that most obstreperous of porkers, the Bristleneck War Boar.
Of all the varieties of wild Senche-Cats, the Clouded Leopard may be the most beautiful. Their Cubs love to play-fight, and stalk tiny bugs with the most hilariously serious expressions.
Though Badgers mainly eat burrowing rodents, farmers hate them because they'll take chickens, kwama scribs, and bantam guar if they get the chance. Cranky and irritable, they make terrible pets—which makes them a favorite among the Undaunted.
(Aquatic Pets) Native to Summerset Isle, the gaudy Coral Mudcrab has elaborate coral growths on its back, as well as a claw that looks comically over-sized, but which is surprisingly functional. Count fingers after petting.
The Khajiit of Corinthe believe the all-black Dark Moons Lynx is the worldly incarnation of Southpaw, the feline companion to Rajhin the Footpad, god of thieves. It's said Southpaw keeps watch while Rajhin is breaking and entering.
The Desert Lynx, or caracal lynx, is native to south central Tamriel, roaming the savannahs from Corinthe in Elsweyr as far north as the West Weald in Cyrodiil. It's the totem animal of the pastoral Khajiiti tribes, and assists with managing the herds.
(Flying Pets) The Wood Elves say that to be followed by a friendly Torchbug is an infallible sign of good fortune. Of course, they also catch them, dry them out, and smoke them in pipes.
When a Doom Wolf Pup looks at you with its big red eyes, you may just melt inside—but as soon as you turn your back, that little rascal will be shredding your embroidered Arenthian pillows and digging up your herbal garden.
Other: Daily Reward for June 2018, Day 14.
This experimental variation on the standard Brassilisk has certain key components fabricated from an Ebony alloy for enhanced durability out in the storms of the Radius.
(Woodland Creatures) When spring comes to the sun-dappled forests of southern Wrothgar, Enhatere [sic] babies are sometimes born with temporary spotted camouflage that fades as the Echalette matures. It's pretty while it lasts.
A native of Hammerfell, the Fennec Fox has been domesticated by many of its desert peoples, and makes an alert and loyal pet.
(Constructs) In the Clockwork City, mechanical Firepot Spiders can be programmed to follow chefs around like little walking barbecues. Someone has devised a secret method for exporting them from Sotha Sil's hidden world—but how? Better get one while you still can.
(Bears) Summoned from the Infernace plane of Oblivion, this Flame Atronach variant is given the form of a charming little bear cub. Good for warming hearts and hands alike!
(Canines) "Though smaller than its mount counterpart," wrote arch-conjurer Corvus Direnni, "it's necessary to take all precautions when handling the Flame Atronach Pack Wolf. I've found their curiosity insatiable, especially when near flammable objects."
(Ponies) Due to the unusually tame nature of the Flame Atronach Pocket Horse, it has a long tradition of being the companion of younger members of the Direnni clan. It's a good introduction to Daedric summoning for any budding conjurer.
(Reptiles) This Flame Atronach compelled to take the form of a small guar makes for a great traveling companion, especially in colder climates. It's best to only summon your newfound friend when outdoors, as their mischievous natures might lead to accidents.
(Felines) The first summoner of this fiery kitten was attempting to compel the Daedra into the form of a full-grown Senche-Jaguar. Though initially embarrassed by her mistake, she nonetheless grew an attachment to this far more adorable form.
Like the Purple Daggerback, the breed of Flameback Boars clearly had some kind of brush with the uncanny that imbued them with magical aspects. Regular boars just don't have crimson glowing eyes and flame-colored bristle crests down their backs.
Though eventually it will grow into a massive beast with a vast wingspan, a Fledgling Gryphon is just the right size for a companion creature, and its juvenile antics are hilarious!
These mysterious glowing green Brassilisks have been showing up in the environment outside the Brass Fortress. Some Clockwork Apostles suspect there's a rogue Incarnatorium assembling them somewhere out in the Radius.
Known in Deshaan as loyal pals, the Freckled is the most intelligent breed of guar.
This lambent little larva loves crawling alongside valorous adventurers!
(Bears) Nords who follow the tradition of hanging Frostbane totems and talismans on their beasts to protect them from Skyrim's bitter cold often do it even when the animals are still young, to get them used to the idea.
(Ponies) The hardy ponies of the frozen north look even shaggier when they're decorated with Frostbane hair-knots and ancient Nord totems. Whether the talismans keep the cold away is impossible to tell, but it's certain these ponies never lose their good cheer.
(Reptiles) Though the reptilian Guar are native to the warmer climates south of Skyrim, the compact Pony Guar have long been popular pets among the aristocracy of Riften. Traditional Nords like to dress them in the Frostbane garb used on more local animals.
(Felines) In "The Tail of Ysgramor's Cat," the Harbinger's Sabre Cat hunting companion is described as being festooned with Atmoran Frostbane talismans, and some tradition-loving modern Nords still decorate their Sabre Cats in the same manner.
(Canines) To accustom their Frostbane Wolves to the click-clacking of dangling talismans and totems, the ancient Nords began dressing their companion wolves in Frostbane garb from an early age.
It isn't well known outside financial circles, but somewhere in the basement or sub-level of every bank in Morrowind you'll find the institution's mascot, a sweet old waddling Gold-Cap Shroom Shalk. The symbolism, of course, is obvious.
Bull Mastiffs from Morthal in Skyrim are fearless and tireless hunters inured to the hardships of the frozen marshes. The gray breed are quite popular with rogues, thieves, and (incongruously) priests.
(Canines) The Great Daenians are gigantic hounds bred as protectors and companions by the Beldama Wyrd coven. Despite their size and strength, they are surprisingly gentle except when roused to the defense of their masters.
Though it may some day grow into a horrific face-eating behemoth, when it's young the Haj Mota Hatchling is undeniably cute. For a while, they are trainable, come when called, and happily waddle after their masters wherever they may go.
Other: Daily Reward for October 2018, Day 14.
If one lives in a house haunted by spirits of the departed, acquiring a Haunted House Cat to keep the ghosts company will distract them from haunting you. The fact that it can see the spirits of the dead doesn't keep this cat from being sweet and sociable.
Hearthfire Hatchlings, which are found only in an orphaned state, appear to be the offspring of a normal kagouti and one of the Hearthfire variety. Driven away by ordinary kagouti, these hatchlings are in grave need of adoption.
(Woodland Creatures) Native to the Cyrodilic Heartland, the Brindle Badger is said to be as fierce as a wolverine, yet as cunning as a fox. A Brindle Badger adorned the banners of King Hrol when he led his knights on the Quest of Sancre Tor.
(Canines) The pups of the Helkarn Wolves from Elsweyr are almost as sociable with people as dog puppies, so they get a lot of attention when young. This probably contributes to their docility as mounts when full grown.
Some scholars believe Argonians are descended—or were uplifted—from these tree-dwelling swamp lizards. True or not, they make great pets, affectionate and low-maintenance.
An ice wraith from the slopes of the highest mountain in Tamriel.
This green-eyed feline is a distant relative of the Alfiq Khajiit.
The imgakin monkey pet is lively and cheerful, even in the grimmest of dungeons.
(Canines) Mastiffs are the most common breed used by the Imperial Legions as battle dogs. The Imperial War Mastiff in particular is the mascot and symbol of the storied Second Legion, headquartered in peacetime in the vicinity of Bruma.
Though it may look like it just crawled from the depths of the Deadlands, the Infernal Sep Adder is actually native to the higher altitudes of Hammerfell. As pets, they are … not affectionate. Great conversation starters, though.
(Felines) Sweet young things like to give this one kittens as keepsakes, says Eye of the Queen Razum-dar, "but raising a pet is not consistent with Raz's romantic but itinerant life of intrigue. Perhaps you could give cute Ja'khajiit a good home, yes?"
The planes of Oblivion are infinite in their variation—and so are their vermin. The Jackdaw Daedrat is a bony Daedric rodent that likes to collect shiny things like your jewelry, and nip and nibble at things it shouldn't, but at least it's cute, right?
(Canines) The Karth Winter Hound is the snow-white breed of the Markarth Bear Dog, snowy year-round for hunting in Skyrim's snow-capped peaks. Some Reach clans reserve the Winter Hounds solely for chieftains.
(Canines) When the Karth Winter Hound has puppies, it even softens the Briarhearts of the Reachmen. Who's a good barbarian pup-pup, then? Is it you? It IS you!
(Arthropods) The young of most creatures are cute, even adorable. That's … not really true of the Larval Yaghra. If you have one of these following you , you're either telling the world you don't give a Daedric damn what they think, or you're a Sea Sload in disguise.
As savage as Welwas are, historical indicates that every pastoral society in Craglorn's long history—Nedes, Yokudans, Goblins, and Orces—has domesticated them at some point, usually pressing them into service herding livestock such as sheep or goats.
A Dwarven Sphere of the long-lost Dwemer.
(Woodland Creatures) How did this one become a so-handsome copperback Badger? M'aiq will tell you. One day near Balmora he met two Telvanni wizards, one of whom said, "Everything I tell you is true," while the other said, "Everything I tell you is a lie…."
(Woodland Creatures) Say, why does this little chum look at you funny? It must be your face! Ook ook! Ah, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
(Felines) When it's a kitten, the Mage's Sentry Cat is so adorable, it's said that some sorcerers enchant them to stay that age always.
(Bears) The handsome breed of Masked Bears are native to the Pale Pass region of the Jerall Mountains, which has given rise to the legend that they came in the First Era with the invaders from Akavir who ended up there. Bears from Akavir? Really?
(Felines) White cats are sacred to Dibella, the Lady of Love, and all white cats are said to be her representatives in the animal kingdom. A House of Dibella will typically have three or four milk-white cats within its walls.
(Woodland Creatures) Are you the kind of adventurer who simply Must Loot Everything? Being followed around by the Mournhold Packrat, an actual cargo rodent, tells the world that you're an Acquisitionist who's not going to leave behind a single spoon!
(Felines) The Necrom Ghostgazer is the favored feline companion of Telvanni wizards. They not only keep the skeevers down, but they can "see" intruding demons and spirits.
A frisky little crustacean pal, at home in the water or out of it.
(Felines) Despite the fact that this night-black senche-tiger cub has burning paws and flaming eyes, it's so adorable it might be a nightmare you never want to awaken from!
The goats that come from the ruin of Ninendava in Cyrodiil are no mere domestic livestock. They have long been used in certain forbidden Daedric rituals—and have even been known to lead mortals through those arcane rites.
Native to Tamriel's northern forests, in the wild the Lynx lives on a diet of rabbits, hares, and skeevers. Domesticated, the Lynx makes a dignified and stylish animal companion, popular with the Nord aristocracy.
The rarest of these fay creatures is the Orchid Nixad, said to be sacred to the goddess Dibella, and found only in wild places hallowed to her worship. It's known that the Empress Tavia had an Orchid Nixad as a friend and companion.
(Felines) Prong-Eared Grimalkins are widely regarded as having supernatural powers thanks to their ability to appear almost instantly when a container of cat food is opened, and to fit themselves into boxes that seem entirely too small for them.
(Felines) Some say that Psijic Mascot creatures aren't true animals at all, but illusory constructs created by Psijic monks as portable storage batteries of Magicka, says Sapiarch Soraturil. "What nonsense!"
(Canines) Are the Psijic Mascot pets real animals with an enchanted appearance, or illusory beast companions created from Magicka? The Psijic monks know which it is, but ask one, and all you get in reply is a smile.
(Ponies) This Daedric companion, conjured by Psijic magic in shape of a glowing Pony, was summoned from the little-known and possibly imaginary Oblivion demi-plane of T'Which.
The Red Pit Wolves of southern Skyrim are known for their aggression and ferocity, and you can see that even in their puppies, adorable as they are. They love to play, but that means play-fighting, so expect to get chewed on as you tussle!
The Ruby Shroom Shalk is a popular house pet on the Telvanni Coast; the sway of its warm red fungus caps as it waddles about in the firelight of a parlor hearth just says "I'm home" to Dark Elves of a sentimental nature.
(Felines) "For the Mages Guild, I devised an enchanted 'appealometer' that measures creatures' adorableness," says Researcher Neotenus. "After tests on other pets, I tried to take a reading on a Sabre Snow Leopard Cub, but the device overloaded and shattered."
(Felines) The Senchal Striped is a cat that is as cunning as it is elegant. It's both cursed at and admired for its ability to get into places it doesn't belong.
In Elsweyr, being seen in the company of an uncanny Shadowghost Senche-Panther will put one under suspicion of being a Namiira cultist—or even a disguised dro-m'Athra.
(Woodland Creatures) No one can look at the glistening plumage of the Shimmering Indrik and doubt its enchanted nature, for it sparkles with Magicka and virtue. Here is a creature untainted by aggression, though it will ably defend itself at need.
Knights of the Spider Cult, known as Deathweavers, often disdain the cultists' usual Daedric Spider companions, preferring Skein Scorpions to present a more warlike attitude.
It should surprise no one familiar with Mephala the Webspinner that spiders are among the most common denizens of the Spiral Skein, the Daedric Prince's Oblivion realm. They're not exactly affectionate pets, but they are fiercely loyal.
When Mephala populated the Spiral Skein with "improved" versions of Tamrielic invertebrates, she outdid herself with the Skein Wasp, a giant menacing insect guaranteed to give any mortal the shivers!
(Canines) When the Two Moons are full, the undead wolf pack rises from the grave, point their canine craniums at the sky, and try to howl—but the only sound is a dismal rattling in their bony throats.
(Reptiles) Shouldn't an animated skeleton always be a thing of fear and revulsion? This necromantic Pony Guar might change your mind about that!
(Felines) Is Necromancy always wrong? Not even death can stop this loyal Senche-Leopard from stalking to adventure at your side!
(Felines) This little cub loves to play in the snow, but don't let it get lost in the deep drifts—and when you pull it out, be careful of those little sabre teeth!
(Felines) Even for the elusive Senche-Leopard, the Spotted Snow is a rare variety. Despite its frosty-looking fur, this adorable companion makes for a great cuddle buddy during long winter nights.
(Woodland Creatures) For mortals good in heart and soul, being in the presence of a Springtide Indrik induces serenity and makes anger almost impossible—though paradoxically it also inspires a righteous determination to fight injustice.
(Felines) Striped Senche-Panthers are popular mascots of the Baandari Pedlars of Elsweyr. Incredibly adorable as cubs, even when small they can be trained like magpies to fetch shiny things back to their masters.
Bull Mastiffs from Morthal in Skyrim are fearless and tireless hunters inured to the hardships of the frozen marshes. The tan variety is a favorite with scouts, hunters, and trackers.
The slug-like Sloads of Thras bred the flame-hued Tangerine Dragon Frog so they could be spotted more easily in their archipelago's murky lagoons. Some say they were bred to be pets, but the Sload word for them translates as "snacks."
Scholars think the iridescent blue Turquoise Nixad must have inherent magical properties, because those wings certainly aren't big enough to enable it to fly. Yet fly it does, flitting about like a beautiful human-shaped hummingbird moth.
The most popular conjecture about the origin of the Vvardvark is that it's a magical hybrid created by a rogue Telvanni wizard. The coloration of the Tuxedo Vvardvark, according to this theory, was intended to enable it to hide in a flock of chub loons.
(Flying Pets) This necromantic construct of reanimated bones resembles a gruesome Bone Dragon, one so charged with unholy power that it emits an uncanny blue glow.
A Haj Mota is an ambush predator, waiting patiently in concealment until its prey should come into attack range. The Verdigris breed tends to hid in algae-covered pools where its color acts as camouflage.
A reptilian pal from Morrowind, where they're known for quickness, devotion, and a mildly offensive odor.
The Common, or Demotic Vvardvark has become, in just a few years, an everyday sight on the island of Vvardenfell. But where did they come FROM? Popular opinion points the finger at the wizards of House Telvanni—but they get blamed for everything.
The Ice Wolves that lope along the White River of northeast Skyrim are associated with both the goddess Mara and the Wolf Totem of Atmora—but it's mighty hard to think of their mythic stature when you're rolling around in the snow with an Ice Wolf Puppy!
(Ponies) The White-Gold Imperial Pony was said to have made its debut as the birthday present for a noble's daughter, though which family claims this prestige is still hotly debated throughout Cyrodiil.
Descended from royal hunting dogs, Windhelm Wolfhounds are known as steadfast companions.
(Goats) The Orcs of Wrothgar have a hardy breed of goats well-suited to the area's rugged terrain and changeable climate. Each goatherd particularly prizes his herd's master Buck Goat; these tend to be both intelligent and pugnacious, good animal companions.
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Qualifications [12 AAC 40.400]: Graduate accredited PA program; current NCCPA certificate.
MD Supervision of Physician Assistant:
Collaborative Plan as defined in 12 AAC 40.410(a)-(j), in part:
PA may not practice without at least one collaborative relationship that is documented by a plan on a form provided by the medical board. Must include: Name, license number and specialty of primary supervising physician, at least one alternate collaborative physician, beginning date of employment, physical location of practice, compliance with 12 AAC 40.415 as it pertains to a remote location, and prescriptive authority granted by collaborating physician under the collaborative plan.
Collaborative plan must be filed with the medical board within 14 days after the effective date of the plan or within 14 days after the effective date of any change in the plain.
Any change to the plan automatically suspends a licensed PA's authority to practice under the plan, unless the change is to replace the primary collaborating physician with an existing alternate collaborating physician. Changes must be reported to the board.
Copy of the plan must be kept in the place of employment and must be available for inspection by the public.
The physician who wishes to establish a collaborative relationship with a PA must hold a current, active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in AK and must be in an "active" (at least 200 hours each year of direct patient contact) practice.
The primary collaborating physician is responsible for ensuring that the PA complies with state and federal inventory and record keeping requirements. The collaborating physician shall maintain in his/her records a copy of each DEA Form 222 from each PA with whom the physician has a collaborative relationship.
Remote practice location [ 12 AAC 40.415]:
To qualify to practice in a remote practice location, a physician assistant with less than two years of full-time clinical experience must work 160 hours in direct patient care under the direct and immediate supervision of the collaborating physician or alternate collaborating physician. The first 40 hours must be completed before the physician assistant begins practice in the remote practice location, and the remaining 120 hours must be completed within 90 days after the date the physician assistant starts practice in the remote practice location.
A PA with less than two years of full-time clinical experience who practices in a remote practice location and who has a change of collaborating physician must work 40 hours under the direct and immediate supervision of the new collaborating physician within 60 days after the effective date of the new collaborative plan unless the change is only to replace the primary collaborating physician with an existing alternate collabo- rating physician.
A PA with two or more years of full-time clinical experience who applies for authorization to practice in a remote practice location shall submit with the collaborative plan: (a) a detailed curriculum vitae documenting that the physician assistant's previous experience as a PA is sufficient to meet the requirements of the location assignment; and (b) a written recommendation and approval from the collaborating physician.
In this section, "remote practice location" means a location in which a physician assistant practices that is 30 or more miles by road from the collaborating physician's primary office
Performance and Assessment of Practice [12 AAC 40.430(a)-(n)]:
PA may perform medical diagnosis and treatment only if licensed by the board and only within the scope of practice of the collaborating physician.
Collaborating physician must establish a periodic quality of practice assessment of the PA's medical care and clinic management. Plans in effect less than 2 years must include at least one direct personal visit from the supervising physician per quarter for at least four hours. Plans in effect 2 years or more must include at least two direct personal contact visits with primary or alternate collaborating physician per year lasting at least four hours and must be four months apart. A PA who practices under a plan for a continuous period of less than 3 months per year must have at least one direct personal contact visit with the collaborating physician annually.
Plans must include at least monthly telephone, radio, electronic or direct personal contact between the PA and collaborating physician. Contact must be documented.
Contacts, whether direct personal contact or contact by telephone, radio, or other electronic means, must include reviews of patient care and the medical records.
Collaborating MD shall maintain records of performance assessments for at least seven years after the date of the evaluation.
If an alternate collaborating physician performs the evaluation, copies of the records assessment must be given to the primary collaborating physician for retention in his/her records.
The board's executive secretary may initiate audits of performance assessment records. In any one calendar year, the performance assessment records of not more than 10% of the actively licensed PAs, selected randomly by computer, will be audited. Auditing requirements are outlined in the code.
Physician Assistant prescribing medications [12 AAC 40.450(a)-(i)]:
(a) A PA who prescribes, orders, administers, or dispenses controlled substances must have a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number, valid for that handling of that controlled substance on file with the department. . . (b) repealed.
(c) A PA with a valid DEA registration number may order, administer, dispense, and write a prescription for a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance only with the authorization of the PA's primary collaborating physician. The authorization must be documented in the PA's current collaborative plan on file with the division.
(d) The PA's authority to prescribe may not exceed that of the primary collaborating physician as documented in the collaborative plan on file with the division.
(e) A PA with a valid DEA registration number may request, receive, order, or procure Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance supplies from a pharmaceutical distributor, warehouse, or other entity only with the authorization of the PA's primary collaborating physician. If granted this authority, the PA is responsible for complying with all state and federal inventory and record keeping requirements. The authorization must be documented in the PA's current collaborative plan on file with the division. Within 10 days after the date of issue on the form, the PA shall provide to the primary collaborating physician a copy of each DEA Form 222 official order form used to obtain controlled substances.
(f) A PA may prescribe, order, administer, or dispense a medication that is not a controlled substance only with the authorization of the PA's primary collaborating physician. The authorization must be documented in the PA's current collaborative plan on file with the division.
(g) A graduate PA licensed under this chapter may not prescribe, order, administer, or dispense a controlled substance.
(h) Termination of a collaborative plan terminates a PA's authority to prescribe, order, administer, and dispense medication under that plan.
(i) A prescription written under this section by a PA must include the: primary collaborating physician's name and DEA registration number; PA's name and DEA registration number.
Alaska – Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Specialist and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
Qualifications of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [AS §08.68.850(1)]: A registered nurse authorized to practice in the state who, because of specialized education and experience, is certified to perform acts of medical diagnosis and the prescription and dispensing of medical, therapeutic, or corrective measures under regulations adopted by the AK Board of Nursing.
APRNs may practice independently in the role for which the individual has received specialized education. Populations include: (1) family/individual across the lifespan; (2) adult/gerontology; (3) neonatal; (4) pediatric; (5) women's health/gender related; (6) psychiatric/mental health. An advanced practice registered nurse licensed or certified in the following population foci by January 1, 2024 may continue to practice as long as that certification is maintained: (1) acute care/emergency; (2) adult health; (3) adult psychiatric/mental health; (4) family health; (5) family psychiatric/mental health; (6) geriatric nursing; (7) women's health. [12 AAC 44.380]
APRN educational requirements are outlined in 12 AAC 44.400.
APRN prescribing medications [12 AAC 44.440]:
Alaska's Board of Nursing will, in its discretion, authorize an APRN to prescribe/dispense legend drugs in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. A nurse who applies for authorization to prescribe and dispense must: (1) be an APRN in Alaska; (2) have completed 15 hours of pharmacology education and clinical management of drug therapy within a 2-yr period immediately before date of application; and, (3) submit a completed notarized application. Prescriptions must contain the prescriber's ID number assigned by the Board of Nursing, and signature followed by the letters "APRN."
APRN controlled substance prescriptive and dispensing authority [12 AAC 44,445 (a)-(i)]:
In addition to legend drug prescriptive and dispensing authority under 12 AAC 44.440, the board may authorize an APRN to prescribe and dispense Schedule II – V controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal laws if an applicant:
(1) Submits a completed application on a form provided by the department. The completed application must include the applicant's: name, address, and phone number; license number as an APRN; date of birth; notarized signature certifying that the information in the application is correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge; and payment of the application free.
(b) All the provisions of 12 AAC 44.440 apply to an APRN with controlled substance prescriptive authority under this section.
(c) Written, verbal, or electronic controlled substance prescriptions and orders must comply with all applicable state and federal laws.
An APRN with controlled substance prescriptive and dispensing authority must register with the controlled substance prescription database.
(e) An APRN with authority to prescribe controlled substances may only delegate to a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to access the database on the practitioner's behalf.
(f) When prescribing a drug that is a controlled substance, the APRN shall create and maintain a complete, clear, and legible written record of care that includes:
(1) a patient history and evaluation sufficient to support a diagnosis;
(2) a diagnosis and treatment plan for the diagnosis;
(3) a plan for monitoring the patient for side effects of the drug and results of the drug;
(4) a record of each drug prescribed, administered, or dispensed, including the type of drug, dose, and any authorized refills.
(g) The APRN shall check the controlled substance prescription database before a Schedule II or III controlled substance is initially dispensed, prescribed, or administered to a patient, at least once every 30 days for up to 90 days, and at least once every three months if a course of treatment continues for more than 90 days. This subsection does not apply if:
(1) the patient is currently receiving treatment in a licensed health care facility and that prescription is nonrefillable;
(2) the patient is currently receiving treatment in the emergency room in a licensed health care facility and that prescription is non-refillable;
(3) the controlled substance is dispensed or prescribed to a patient immediately before, during, or within the first 48 hours of undergoing a medical or surgical procedure in a licensed health care facility, and that prescription is non-refillable;
(4) the controlled substance is dispensed or prescribed to a patient currently receiving care in hospice;
(5) the quantity of the controlled substance prescribed does not exceed an amount that is adequate for a single three-day treatment period, the prescription does not allow a refill, and no subsequent prescriptions are written for or dispensed for the next 15 days; or,
(6) the controlled substance prescription database is not operational due to a temporary technological or electrical failure or natural disaster.
(h) A licensee treating a patient with a prescription for a controlled substance that was initially written at least 90 days before May 16, 2018 shall check the controlled substance prescription database at least once every three months for the duration of the prescription.
(i) An applicant who holds a valid federal DEA registration number, shall provide verification that he/she has (1) completed no less than two hours of education in pain management and opioid use and addiction within the two-year period immediately before the date of application; and (2) registered with the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) controlled substance prescription database.
APRN maximum dosage for opioid prescriptions [Sec. 08.68.705 (a)-(c)]:
(a) An APRN may not issue:
(1) an initial prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to an adult patient for outpatient use;
(2) a prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to a minor. At the time an APRN writes a prescription for an opioid for a minor, the APRN shall discuss with the minor's parent or guardian why the prescription is necessary and the risks associated with opioid use.
(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, an APRN may issue a prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to an adult or minor patient if, in the professional judgment of the APRN, more than a seven-day supply of an opioid is necessary for:
(1) the patient's acute medical condition, chronic pain management, pain associated with cancer, or pain experienced while the patient is in palliative care. The APRN may write a prescription for an opioid for the quantity needed to treat the above. The APRN shall document in the patient's medical record the condition triggering the prescription of an opioid in a quantity that exceeds a seven day supply and indicate that a non-opioid alternative was not appropriate to address the medical condition; or,
(2) a patient who is unable to access a practitioner within the time necessary for a refill of the seven-day supply because of a logistical or travel barrier. The APRN may write a prescription for an opioid for the quantity needed to treat the patient for the time that the patient is unable to access a practitioner. The APRN shall document in the patient's medical record the reason for the prescription of an opioid in a quantity that exceeds a seven-day supply and indicate that a non-opioid alternative was not appropriate to address the medical condition.
(c ) This section does not authorize an APRN to prescribe a controlled substance if the APRN is not otherwise authorized to prescribe a controlled substance under policies, procedures, or regulations issued or adopted by the board.
For APRN dispensing standards, see 12 AAC 44.447.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Qualifications: Under AK's nursing regulations, CNMs are Advanced Nurse Practitioners. See Advanced Practice Registered Nurse description above. Alaska has a well-defined Certified Direct-Entry Midwife program. AS 08.65 and 12 AAC 14 are the defining statutes and regulations.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Qualifications: Under AK's nursing regulations, CRNAs are Advanced Nurse Practitioners. See Advanced Practice Registered Nurse description above.
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The name of San Cristobal Island, first called by this name in 1973, has its origin in the patron saint of sailors. Its historical name is Chatham, given by Captain James Colnett in honor of William Pitt, the first Count of Chatham.
As part of the islands´ tangible and inestimable heritage, we should mention such historical events as the start of the colonization in 1866 when an Ecuadorian named Manuel J. Cobos docked at the Naufragio or Shipwreck Bay with his two ships, Julián and Josefina Cobos. He brought 10 workers with him to set up an ingenious sugar refinery which he called "Hacienda El Progreso," a company which for 25 years from 1879 to 1904 was the economic driving force of the island. The ruins of the refinery can still be found at the entrance to the village of the same name. Also, the creation of a fishing society "La Predial" which from 1952 to 1960 sought to develop fishing on an industrial scale, another important historical event in San Cristobal Island.


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Effects of caffeine on performance and mood depend on the level of caffeine abstinence
Yeomans, M.R.; Ripley, T.; Davies, L.H.; Rusted, J.M.; Rogers, P.J., 2002: Effects of caffeine on performance and mood depend on the level of caffeine abstinence. Psychopharmacology 164(3): 241-249
Rationale: Most studies of the effects of caffeine on performance have used regular caffeine consumers who are deprived at test. Thus the reported effects of caffeine could be explained through reversal of caffeine withdrawal. Objectives: To test how preloading deprived caffeine consumers with 0, 1 or 2 mg/kg caffeine altered the subsequent ability of caffeine to modify mood and performance. Methods: Thirty moderate caffeine consumers were given a drink containing 0, 1 or 2 mg/kg caffeine at breakfast followed 60 min later by a second drink containing either 0 or 1 mg/kg caffeine. Performance on a measure of sustained attention and mood were measured before and after each drink. Results: Administration of both 1 and 2 mg/kg caffeine at breakfast decreased reaction time and 1 mg/kg caffeine also increased performance accuracy on the sustained attention (RVIP) task relative to placebo. Both breakfast doses of caffeine also improved rated mental alertness. Similarly, 1 mg/kg caffeine administered 60 min after breakfast decreased reaction time and increased rated mental alertness in the group who had not been given caffeine at breakfast. However, this second dose of caffeine had no effect on subsequent performance or mood in the two groups who had received caffeine at breakfast. Conclusions: Caffeine reliably improved performance on a sustained attention task, and increased rated mental alertness, in moderate caffeine consumers who were tested when caffeine-deprived. However, caffeine had no such effects when consumers were no longer caffeine deprived. These data are consistent with the view that reversal of caffeine withdrawal is a major component of the effects of caffeine on mood and performance.
DOI: 10.1007/s00213-002-1204-1
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