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Defence closure and job loss: The case of Swan Hunter on Tyneside
Andy Pike, James Cornford, John Tomaney
Innovation, Technology and Operations Management
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Recently in this journal Hooper and Butler (1996) drew attention to the scale of job loss associated with restructuring in the defence sector in the aftermath of the Cold War. They noted that there is comparatively little knowledge of the experiences of workers following the closure of defence plants. This research communication attempts to shed further light on this issue by reporting the results of a survey of the experiences of former Swan Hunter shipyard workers who were made redundant after the firm went into receivership. The results confirm the complex but generally negative effect of redundancy on the workers involved.
Defence and Peace Economics
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Pike, Andy ; Cornford, James ; Tomaney, John. / Defence closure and job loss: The case of Swan Hunter on Tyneside. In: Defence and Peace Economics. 2000 ; Vol. 11, No. 3. pp. 301-312.
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McConnell dismisses GOP's Biden impeachment chatter: 'That's not going to happen'
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. addresses the audience at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) **FILE** more >
By Haris Alic - The Washington Times - Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday dismissed the notion that President Biden would be impeached over the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, arguing that a Democratic-controlled Congress would never allow it.
The impeachment question came during an event in the Republican leader's home state of Kentucky.
"The president is not going to be removed from office. There's a Democratic House, a narrowly Democratic Senate. That's not going to happen," Mr. McConnell said. "There isn't going to be an impeachment."
The GOP leader added that the only way to change the direction of the country is at the ballot box.
"In this country, the report card you get is every two years," he said. "And we're trying to hold down the damage until next year and I do think we're likely to see a typical midterm reaction to a new administration. … Only twice in American history have presidents gained seats in Congress two years into [their] first term."
Mr. McConnell said that most voters already likely have "buyer's remorse" about the new administration, as evidenced by the fallout from Afghanistan.
The remarks follow several Republicans calling for Mr. Biden's resignation or impeachment amid the Afghanistan imbroglio.
Republicans say Mr. Biden botched the withdrawal of U.S. troops and then failed to properly respond to the humanitarian and military crisis that affected American citizens and Afghan allies as the Taliban overran the country.
"To be a successful president, you have to have the faith, the trust, and the confidence of the American public," said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican. "I think this president in this last month has lost that in so many different ways."
• Haris Alic can be reached at halic@washingtontimes.com.

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The clients came to us to help create their new treatment and retail space in The Elizabeth building in the Pearl. We partnered with the client, turning their vision into a useable plan. We helped them navigate the HOA approvals and City permitting to a fresh and charming end result. With Adam Garcia of The Pressure on graphic design, and BnK Construction performing the Tenant Improvement, it's no wonder this little space shines so bright.


For mothers who like over the top luxury and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, here's a gift guide that starts at $90,000.
Expect to take a very different look at Florence when your host is Count Vittorio Carioni—an Italian nobleman whose family's distinguished history dates back to the 15th century. Expectedly, doors will open and crowds will disappear. And beyond being properly wined and dined at Carioni's favorite spots—traditional Florentine restaurants, private palaces, alfresco luncheons at magnificent gardens, and jet-set bars—the best part is the tour's exclusive look into the city's culture. From after-hours visit at the Museo Bargello and Casa Davanzati—to exclusive access to the Medici collection; you and up to five of your guests will surely get a taste of Florence like never before. The trip also includes lavish shopping trips; five-night stay at a luxury Italian residence, which comes along with a butler and full staff service.
It's not often that you get coaching tips from one tennis ace, let alone two of the greatest. In this extraordinary vacation for the tennis mom, two guests will enjoy a three-night stay at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, dinner at the famous seafood restaurant Michael Mina, not to mention (most importantly) a one-hour tennis clinic with Agassi and Graf at their local training courts. What you can expect during this tennis session are personal instruction and in-depth coaching, plus insider stories on their paths toward a combined record of 30 Grand Slams and four Olympic medals.
Here's every mother's dream bag: A 30cm Nilo crocodile Birkin bag. Note that "Himalayan" here refers not to a location, but a concept and emotion. According to Michelle Berk—Founder of Privé Porter—this 30cm handbag is the most popular size out of the 25cm, 30cm, and 35cm-options. Decked out in matte leather with classic palladium hardware, a handbag like this requires exceptional craftsmanship. First, Hermès craftsmen go through a painstaking process removing the leather's natural pigment, then proceed to gradate dying it in white, beige and greys to mimic the snow-capping and topline of the Himalayan mountains. Given the rarity of this handbag (only one is made out of more than 100 exotic Birkin handbags), Hermès is extremely careful about whom they offer this "Holy Grail of Birkins." So while this price tag at Privé Porter may seem incredibly steep, "buyers are often very willing to pay double-digit, if not triple-digit premiums just to bypass Hèrmes's two-bag annual limit," said Berk.
Pay tribute to the powerful female figure in your life with this rare Grand Complications (very complex mechanism) women's watch right now. As the female version of the renowned Gravity Model, this unique timepiece boasts many iconic details—exquisite tourbillion visible at the watch face, modern technology and outstanding mechanics—along with pink Arabic numerals, plus five days of power reserve. Launched in January, this unique item already sees a several months-long waiting list. If you want it in time for Mother's Day, Pure Entertainment Group can help you source for one within a few days (subject to client's location).
Thrill-seeking mothers will love this trip, which sees veteran pilot Chris Dewhirst leading a small group of adventurers in a hot air balloon over Mount Everest. Guests will find themselves at more than 10,000 feet high, presenting plenty of opportunities for taking photos and enjoying incredible views of the Himalayas. Allocate 30 days for this trip—ten of which will be spent on adapting to the thin air at the launch site, and the rest for good wind conditions and weather for the experience. Beware: due to the danger associated with the trip, each passenger will be fitted with safe yet comfortable pressure suits for the duration of the flight, and is required to sign a waiver plus undergo preliminary training, such as an Accelerated Free fall skydiving course (AFF) in the U.S.
The best kind of presents (not just for Mother's Day) is one with personal touch. Now, if your mother is into something loud and unapologetically glamorous, a custom art piece featuring her favorite things may be the perfect choice. Consider Ashley Longshore—an artist famous for her "glittery, bawdy feminist work" as described by the New York Times, her record-breaking show at Bergdorf Goodman, plus experience working with global clients and luxury companies such as Concierge New York. The process will be easy (albeit a little time-consuming). Just give her some photos of your loved ones, discuss all the important details such as color, content and composition; and she can fully realize your vision in six to twelve months (with regular photo and video updates of course). At this price point, you will get the ultimate show-stopper—at least nine feet high; embellished with thousands of hand-placed rhinestones, sequins and glitter; and completely covered in a high gloss, heavy resin.


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An excellent teaching example that illustrates an interesting intersection of physics, math, and computer science. This explains the concepts behind a force-directed graph, then uses a force-directed graph to generate an illustration of organizational structure based on the communications within the organization. This is an example of how significant amounts of information can be extracted from existing collections of data, sometimes without much additional effort. This can easily segue into a discussion of privacy and ethics.
Start with the assumption that the more communication there is between two people the closer they are within an organization, or at least the more they informally influence each other. Physically model this by putting a spring between these two people, where the more communications there are, the stronger the spring.
But, we don't want the model to collapse, which is what it would do if we have only springs. The next component then, is to put an electric charge on each person. Remember like charges repel, so this spreads out the model. The springs pull people together, and the charges spread them out.
Finally, we add friction so the model will stop eventually.
The conceptual model is easily translated into a mathematical model, which is in turn translated into a computational algorithm.
Springs are governed by Hooke's law, F = - k r . In this model k is the number of message exchanged between two parties.
The force between two charges is governed by Coulomb's law F = k e q 1 q 2 r 2 where k e is Coulomb's constant.
Charges push the parties apart, with equal and opposite forces on each.
The total force on each party is the sum of these two forces. We see this schematically below where we see curves for electric force, the spring force, and in red the sum of the two. It is the fundamentally different shape of these curves that makes the force-directed graphs work. At a large distance the spring force dominates and pulls the parties together. At a short distance the electric force will dominate and force the parties apart. The neutral position where the red line crosses the x axis and where the parties can come to rest will be some intermediate distance.
The total force on a party is the sum of the spring and electric forces.
We add one more force, friction, which only acts while the parties are in motion. F = - b v This force is in the opposite direction from the motion, and slows the parties down. Without it, the parties would remain in motion forever and never settle down into a stationary graph.
Let's try a live example so we can see all this in action. Start with a group of people, and the count of messages they have sent to each other. Message counts less than 10 have been dropped for clarity.
Each person is positioned randomly, and we see them move under the influence of the springs and charges eventually coming to a stop due to friction.
dynamics of the system as it settles into a stable configuration.
When the animation comes to a stop, the layout of the parties is determined by the level of communications. Closer parties are more closely associated with each other. The presence of the charges ensures that the graph is spread out and easy to view and interpret.
We quickly see one person at the center, Mary, the director of development. If we look at the code we see that she has been given a pair of red shoes. The ends of the barbell distribution are two separate development groups under the director.


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United States National Taekwondo Federation
IMAEP
World Taekwondo Council
World Traditional Hapkido Alliance
World Koryo Gumdo Association
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Instructor Certificate
Introduced to the instructors and students of the USNTF in 1995, Koryo Gumdo proved to be of great interest and excitement. The World Koryo Gumdo Association "WKGA" formed as a venue to instruct school owners who wish to bring a new martial art to their students through:
Dan and Kub Certification
Regional, National and International Championships
Regional, National and International Seminars
Referee Certification
Regional Chairman
Doug Millburg
Robert Nicolls
Edgard De La Cruz
Michael Giampitro
Jim Adorno
Anthony Momti
Master Steven McArther
HISTORY OF KORYO GUMDO
Koryo Gumdo is a Korean style sword martial art whose method practiced today have evolved through the years. Korean gumdo has been established through the adoption of many philosophies and methodology that existed in Korea and surrounding countries over the last 2,000 years.
In Korea, the martial arts are thought to have developed as a result of internal conflicts and repeated attacks from the neighboring countries of China and Japan.
In an attempt to unite and stop foreign invaders, the various tribes formed alliances, which ultimately resulted in the development of the three kingdoms Silla, Kokuryo and Paekche. This time was known as the Koryo Dynasty.
The military of these three kingdoms taught and trained their soldiers and officers in different facets of martial arts including unarmed combat methods of Subak, Taekyeon, & Tang Soo Do… along with armed combat methods of Gumdo, Goong dong, & Bong sul battlefield strategies.
Each kingdom had a system of warrior:
1. Koguryo Kingdom: Ssabori Warriors / Way of the Warrior
2. Silla Kingdom: The Hwa Rang / Flowering Youth
3. Paekche Kingdom: The chulgi / Iron Horsemen
Korea is a peninsula that lies between Japan and China. Because of migration, conflict and the sharing of ideas and philosophies, many concepts have been introduced and adopted throughout the ages between these countries.
Historically there is evidence in Korea dating back to 70 B.C. of sword making techniques that are used in what is known as the samurai sword of Japan.
Around 600 A.D. the three kingdoms of Silla, Koguryo and Paekche united into what is known today as Korea. The martial arts of Taekyeon, Subak and Gumdo enjoyed great popularity and prestige at this time. This surge in popularity lasted until the Yi Dynasty overthrew the Koryo Dynasty in 1392.
During the new dynasty period, the martial arts fell into decline as Confucism replaced Buddhism. Warriors were banished and the practice of the martial arts was forbidden. The policy of "favoring the arts despising arms" was adopted. Thus, many Koreans took refuge to the Buddhist temples where the martial arts were taught and preserved secretly, with instruction handed down from father to son and teacher to student. In the 18th and 19th centuries, military training skills declined even further. The Yi Dynasty ruled until 1910.
On August 28, 1910, Japan invaded Korea and Emperor Sunjong abdicated his throne and officially relinquished the thrown of Korea to Japan. The Yi Dynasty came to an end with the Japanese occupation of Korea. Japan began the systematic destruction of the Korean culture. It became illegal to teach Korean history. A revisionist history was written by the Japanese which replaced traditional subject matter and was taught in public schools. Korean martial arts were banished and replaced with Japanese sporting arts. Ssirum was replaced with Sumo, Subak and Taekyeon were replaced with Judo and Karate, and Koryo Gumdo was replaced with Kendo.
With the end of World War II, and the liberation of Korea, Korea once again tool control of its own martial arts. From the period of 1945-1955, there was a movement to unite the various Korean martial arts into unified national styles. Tae Kwon Do focused on the ballistic art by utilizing blocking, kicking and punching, and has grown to become very popular over recent years. Hapkido incorporates offensive and defensive maneuvers that applies ballistic techniques with holds, releases, and throwing techniques. Korean Gumdo is the art of the sword, which trains men, women and children in this ancient sword art of the koryo warrior.
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The history, ethics, business, and practice of journalism
Titles on DVD and streaming video as of August 2014
To aid in the selection of video's for your class and research needs, we've created a large number of filmographies on many subject areas. If you'd like to suggest a new filmography or ask that an existing one be updated, please contact Chris Lewis. (202-885-3257)
The News Media is the Story: The history, ethics, business, and practice of journalism
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This is a selective list of video holdings in the American University Library. Filmographies are created by doing multiple keyword searches in the ALADIN catalog to capture as many titles on a topic as possible. All DVDs listed below are located in Media Services on the Lower Level of Bender Library. To search the library's complete videos holdings (including VHS tapes) search the library catalog at: http://www.american.edu/library/mediaservices/index.cfm
Al Jazeera voice of Arabia. 2003, 1 videodisc (52 min.). Founded in 1996, Al Jazeera was the first 24-hour news channel in the Arab world. This documentary, shot on location in Qatar, goes behind the scenes of this popular, independent satellite TV channel. Incorporating news footage, excerpts from Al Jazeera programs, and interviews with executives, anchors and journalists, this film offers a look at the challenges faced and issues raised by the most important television channel in the Arab world. Streaming video.
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Albert Camus, Journalist. 2011, 1 streaming video file (52 min.). Far from embracing the existentialism he is often associated with, Albert Camus was a social activist and staunch believer in the positive potential of the human race. In this program excerpts from private film archives and a variety of interviews document Camus' career as a journalist concerned with social justice. From his early years in Algeria writing about poverty and oppression to the underground newspaper he edited for the French Resistance, the video reveals how Camus' journalism informed the themes and style of The Stranger, The Plague, and The Myth of Sisyphus. Streaming video.
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All the president's men. 2006, 2 videodiscs (138 min.). The true story of how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered the White House involvement in the Watergate break in. HOME USE COLLECTION DVD 1789
Around the world in 72 days: The audacious adventures of Nelly Bly. 2006, 1 videodisc (56 min.). The story of a remarkably ambitious woman who, in an era of Victorian reserve, became a household name by doing things a woman wasn't supposed to do. But none of Bly's adventures prepared for her most demanding stunt of all - an around the world trip in record time. By the time Nellie Bly embarked on this trip that would make her world famous, she had already made a name for herself as one of Joseph Pulitzer's top reporters, writing the stories that captured the imagination of the newspaper readers. DVD 5720
The Art of the interview. 2008, 1 streaming video file (49 min.). Featuring Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and documentary producer Patti Obrow White, this program explores the art and science of conducting journalistic interviews. White shares her knowledge of numerous topics, such as preparing to meet the subject, establishing a relationship quickly, understanding the pressure points of an interview, speaking with children, and dealing with difficult subjects like "the reactor," "the avoider," "the salesman," and "the bad guy." The result is an excellent resource for aspiring reporters, writers, and documentary producers, as well as police officers, private investigators, and attorneys. Employers-and job applicants seeking an employer's perspective-will also benefit from White's advice. Streaming video.
Barbershop punk: Net neutrality, media consolidation and you. 2010, 1 videodisc (77 min.). When Robb Topolski set out to share his collection of rare, turn-of-the-century barbershop quartet recordings over the internet, he found his uploads were blocked by his service provider, the nation's largest cable company, Comcast. From this seemingly innocuous beginning, the surprising events of BARBERSHOP PUNK unfold as Topolski's findings go public, casting him as a wry David against a corporate Goliath in a battle over how the First Amendment should function in the internet age. Inter-woven with the struggles of the Topolski family are FCC hearings on net neutrality, and discussions with politicians, musicians, critics and open Internet advocates-from the Christian Coalition to NARAL-who are striving to keep the Internet accessible to everyone. DVD 9245 and Streaming video.
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Bartnicki v. Vopper: The illegal digital intercept case. 2010, 1 videodisc (27 min.). First amendment in the 21st century. "Freedom of the Press is one of the most venerated freedoms of the First Amendment. The press asserts that it cannot be punished for the publication of truthful information, however acquired. And the case of Bartnicki versus Vopper presented a classic case of a clash between the First Amendment Freedom of the Press and the right to privacy." --from container. DVD 10620
The battle for the Arab viewer. 2011, 1 videodisc (48 min.). Backlight. Shows how the two competing pan-Arab television networks Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya covered the Egyptian revolution in 2011, and how the content of the broadcasts was influenced by the political allegiances of the networks. The documentary features interviews with current and former journalists from both networks, and analysis from independent pundits. DVD 10657 and Streaming video.
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The best of See it now. 2005, 1 videodisc (ca. 111 min.). Edward R. Murrow collection. Hosted by Mike Wallace, Walter Cronkite, and Dan Rather, explores the life and groundbreaking work of Edward R. Murrow, America's most esteemed broadcast journalist. DVD 1406
The Black press. 1998, 1 video file (87 min.). Presents a history of African-American newspapers and journalism from the mid-19th century through the 20th century. Tells of the struggles against censorship and discrimination and for freedom of the press, with commentary by historians, journalists, and photojournalists . DVD 1897 and Streaming video.
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Bloody cartoons: Freedom of expression and the clash of cultures. 2009, 1 streaming video file (54 min.). In 2005, a handful of Danish cartoons sparked a worldwide debate over freedom of expression-and the freedom to express religious outrage. Was a violent Islamic backlash against caricatures of the prophet Mohammed justified? Can democracy and fundamentalism coexist in the global community? This program travels to Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as to France and Denmark, in search of answers. Viewers will encounter a wide array of perspectives from influential figures-such as Raed Hlayhel, the Danish Imam who moved to Lebanon to spearhead protests; Sheikh Yusef al-Qaradawi, the al-Jazeera Islamic televangelist who called for a "day of anger" against the cartoons; and leading staff members of newspapers that published them. DVD 5700 and Streaming video.
Burma VJ: Reporting from a closed country . 2010, 1 videodisc (84 min.). Acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, courageous young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country. Armed with small handycams the Burma VJs stop at nothing to make their reportages from the streets of Rangoon. Their material is smuggled out of the country and broadcast back into Burma via satellite and offered as free usage for international media. The whole world has witnessed single event clips made by the VJs, but for the very first time, their individual images have been carefully put together and at once, they tell a much bigger story. The film offers a unique insight into high-risk journalism and dissidence in a police state, while at the same time providing a thorough documentation of the historical and dramatic days of September 2007, when the Buddhist monks started marching. HOME USE COLLECTION DVD 7325
Buying the war. 2007, 1 streaming video file (87 min.). The Bush administration marketed and sold the war in Iraq to the American people. How and why did the press buy it, and what does that say about the role of journalists in helping the public sort out fact from propaganda? In this program, veteran journalist Bill Moyers, award-winning producer Kathleen Hughes, and their investigative team piece together the reporting and political spin that shaped the public mind prior to, during, and following the 2003 invasion. Exposing the disappearance of a watchdog mentality in mainstream newspaper and TV journalism, the documentary also highlights the work of intrepid Knight Ridder reporters who dug beneath the surface of administration claims-only to be drowned out by the drums of war. Further insight comes from journalists Dan Rather, former anchor of CBS Evening News; Tim Russert of NBC's Meet the Press; Bob Simon of 60 Minutes; and Walter Isaacson, former chairman of CNN. DVD 2927 and Streaming video.
A Changing industry: New news. 2006, 1 streaming video file (27 min.). The Changing Face of the News MediaTechnological advances are rapidly redefining the news industry-and raising critical ethical concerns. Is the Internet's ability to deliver instant news and to track audience behavior resulting in lower news standards? And is TV news blurring the line between hard news and infotainment? In this two-part NewsHour program, syndicated columnist Richard Reeves; former broadcaster Marvin Kalb, of the Shorenstein Center; Ann McDaniel, Washington bureau chief of Newsweek; David Talbot, of Salon.com; and Fox news anchor Bill O'Reilly discuss these and other questions, as well as the intriguing view that today's ultra-vigilant media is actually raising the ethical bar, exposing scandals that formerly went unreported. Streaming video.
Citizen Hearst. 2013, 1 videodisc (90 min.). Traces the 125-year history of the Hearst Media Empire, from William Randolph Hearst's pioneering and controversial days of headline-grabbing yellow journalism to the global impact of the company's many successful media brands. Iwerks provides a rare glimpse behind the glass walls of the Hearst Tower, interviewing top magazine editor of Harper b2 ss Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Esquire, among others, and gaining unprecedented access to the Hearst Castle and family members in San Simeon, California. HOME USE COLLECTION DVD 8551
CNBC Titans: Ted Turner. 2012, 1 streaming video file (44 min.). It makes sense that "The Mouth of the South," as he is often called, made his fortune with the first 24-hour news source. But for Ted Turner, founding CNN-which would become the crown jewel in a colossal media empire-was only one step in his quest for greatness. Turner would shrug off the effects of the most disastrous corporate merger in history to tirelessly pursue his dream of a better world. CNBC tells the story of the man who jump-started the cable revolution with a groundbreaking news channel, eventually dominating the media landscape and forever altering the world of TV journalism. But the second chapter in Turner's life is also included, depicting his work as a conservationist and environmental advocate, a leader of projects against hunger and nuclear weapons, and (last but not least) a competitive sailor. Streaming video.
Covering the world: Reports without borders. 2006, 1 streaming video file (30 min.). The duPont-Columbia Awards: Ten Years of the Best Television Journalism. This program ventures past American shores to experience what "covering the world" really means. Although television journalists can rarely provide sustained coverage of a specific international story, we have begun to realize that we need to cover international news with more of a world view, not just from our own geopolitical perspective. Driven in part by CNN's international reportage, the networks are showing greater interest in news from abroad, and local stations, too, have witnessed a tremendous growth in their global reach. Narrated by Peter Jennings. Streaming video.
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Democracy on deadline: The global struggle for an independent press. 2006, 1 videodisc (114 min.). This documentary profiles journalists in the U.S. and throughout the world as they struggle with government censorship, commercial pressures, and dangerous conditions in covering international events. DVD 2334 and Streaming video.
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Disconnected politics, the press, and the public. 2005, 1 streaming video file (57 min.). Has America's electoral process been hijacked by today's overheated media marketplace? This Fred Friendly Seminar, introduced by ABC News' Peter Jennings and moderated by Harvard Law School's Arthur Miller, grapples with questions including: Are unsubstantiated Internet sources, tight deadlines, and a drive to boost profitability distorting journalism? Are candidates' personal lives fair game? And will the media's preoccupation with scandals and "horse race" coverage alienate an already disconnected public? Panelists include CBS News' Dan Rather, CNN's Jeff Greenfield, Gwen Ifill of Washington Week in Review, Congressman Barney Frank, political analyst Ed Rollins, activist and rapper Chuck D, and others. Streaming video.
The Edward R. Murrow collection. 2005, 4 videodiscs (393 min.). Hosted by Mike Wallace, Walter Cronkite, and Dan Rather, this 4-pack set explores the life and groundbreaking work of Edward R. Murrow, America's most esteemed broadcast journalist. DVD 1405 - 1408
Edward R. Murrow: The best of Person to Person. 2006, 3 videodiscs (427 min.). From 1953 to 1959, Edward R. Murrow formally welcomed television viewers into the homes of the twentieth century's most well-known stars and celebrities on 'Person to Person.' Features the Liberace interview re-enacted in 'Good Night and Good Luck.'. DVD 2516
El Espectador: The Press and the Drug Lords. 2012, 1streaming video file (53 min.). This is the extraordinary story of the Bogota newspaper whose offices were bombed and members of whose staff were killed in the pursuit of their work-which included reporting on the details of the Colombian drug trade. This documentary shows how the politics of cocaine can dominate an entire country. Streaming video.
The End of print. 2007, 1 streaming video file (24 min.). The End: Media at the Tipping Point. It's newspapers, magazines, and books versus blogs, webzines, and e-books in this program as host Jian Ghomeshi addresses issues ranging from the popularity of citizen journalism, to the growing shift in advertiser dollars from print to the Web, to the whole Google Book Search controversy. Multiple points of view are represented by blogosphere luminaries Cory Doctorow and David Pescovitz (Boing Boing), Markos Moulitsas Zuniga (Daily Kos), and Heather B. Armstrong (Dooce); representatives of The New York Times; Bob Stein, director of the Institute for the Future of the Book; intellectual property attorney Fred von Lohmann, for the Electronic Frontier Foundation; Brewster Kahle, a digital librarian with the Open Content Alliance; Internet icons Jimmy Wales and Craig Newmark; and others. Streaming video.
The End of TV. 2007, 1 streaming video file (24 min.). The End: Media at the Tipping Point. With the increasing popularity of YouTube, video blogs, Internet-based newscasts, Slingbox, and made-for-mobile content, has the time finally come to turn off the TV? This exploration of whether-or when-nontraditional video will topple commercial television looks at how New Media is changing the way video is both created and consumed. In the process, host Jian Ghomeshi gathers the insights and opinions of former Rocketboom host Amanda Congdon; Boing Boing's Cory Doctorow; Current TV's Anastasia Goodstein; Craigslist founder Craig Newmark; blogger Robert "Scobleizer" Scoble; Josh Shore, cofounder of the Guerrilla News Network; TV analyst Todd Chanko, of Jupiter Research; TV critic Andrew Wallenstein; media watchdog Danny Schechter; David Moore, CEO of 24/7 Real Media; and others. Streaming video.
Exclusive to al-Jazeera: Media and democracy in the Middle East. 2006, 1 streaming video file (57 min.). The Wide Angle Collection: Human Stories, Global Issues. This Wide Angle documentary goes behind the scenes at al-Jazeera's broadcast headquarters in Qatar during its nonstop coverage of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The program highlights the Arab-language network's differences from its Western counterparts, yet also illustrates striking similarities between al-Jazeera's media sensibilities and those familiar to most Americans. The flow of world events is dramatically conveyed through the emotional rhythms of the newsroom: tension as network executives defend the broadcast of U.S. prisoners of war; fear and apprehension as a translator juggles Rumsfeld voice-overs with calls home to Iraq; and shock and grief following the death of the network's Baghdad correspondent, killed by U.S. artillery fire. This Wide Angle episode also features a discussion of Middle East democracy between anchor Jamie Rubin and Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations and former Director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department. Streaming video.
Extra! Extra! See All About It! 2012, 1streaming video file (58 min.). With its principal focus on Boston's two giant newspapers, the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald, and with lesser glances at two smaller regional suburban papers, this program looks at the faces behind the bylines and examines the exhilaration and frustrations of the newspaper industry. The program talks with columnists, general assignment reporters, and beat reporters; examines the differences between the two major papers; and describes the competition between reporters in the race for exclusives and scoops. It also examines design and formatting. How do special sections, zoned editions, and classifieds attract advertisers? What is the relationship between the two giants and the smaller suburban papers? The program offers a fast-paced yet detailed analysis of how newspapers, which play so influential a role in our society, come to be what they are. Streaming video.
Feeding the beast: Inside look at the news media. 2006, 1 streaming video file (22 min.). Keeping people informed 24/7 demands a never-ending stream of news items-each one filled with material to be edited, facts to be checked, and decisions to be made as the clock steadily ticks. This ABC News program takes an unvarnished look at the Chicago Tribune, ABC's World News Tonight, and WJLA, an ABC affiliate, providing insider insights into what goes on at America's newspapers and TV stations as they scramble to feed the beast. Streaming video.
The First Amendment. 2005, 1 streaming video file (20 min.). Amendments 1-10: The Bill of Rights: The Amendments to the Constitution: Bill of Rights and Beyond. This program from the acclaimed Cambridge Educational series The Amendments to the Constitution thoroughly analyzes the history and text of the First Amendment. Experts, including Dr. Nadine Strossen, President of the American Civil Liberties Union, discuss their interpretation of the Amendment and the freedoms it guarantees. Numerous court cases are cited, including those that led to the "clear and present danger" test and the "Brandenburg Standard" in determining free speech. The history of the freedom of the press is detailed, citing the "Pentagon Papers Case" (New York Times Company v. the U.S., 1971) as well as cases involving "prior restraint" and the Minnesota Gag Law. Streaming video.
Fixer: The taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi. 2008, 1 videodisc (84 min.). Examines the life and death of Naqshbandi, a translator, driver, and cultural guide for foreign journalists in Afghanistan, who was taken by the Taliban with a group of Italians, but while the journalists were released, Naqshbandi was killed. Explores the botched hostage negotiation, government corruption, and how news stories are gathered and shaped. DVD 6927
Free speech for sale Bill Moyers special . 2005, 1 streaming video file (57 min.). When it comes to today's important public policy issues, the opportunity to be heard depends on whether you can afford it. In this program, Bill Moyers and key legal and public interest advocates examine how industries with deep pockets use their access to the media to overwhelm the public debate, from North Carolina's hog industry to the defeat of the McCain Tobacco Bill to the passage of the Telecom Act of 1996. This Act, all but ignored by the newspapers and TV outlets owned by megamedia, amounted to a massive giveaway of the public's airwaves. What consequences does this control over the flow of information have for our democracy, and how can individuals and public interest organizations counter the growing dominance of big media? Streaming video.
Free speech Jim Lehrer with Ben Bradlee. 2006, 1 streaming video file (57 min.). With a career spanning more than five decades, Ben Bradlee commands the respect and attention of today's news community. This in-depth conversation between NewsHour's Jim Lehrer and the former managing editor of the Washington Post provides a wealth of journalistic acumen vital to communications and media studies. Bradlee sheds light on his early friendship with John F. Kennedy, the Watergate story, the eventual release of Deep Throat's identity, the Janet Cooke debacle, and other experiences. He also fields pointed questions from Lehrer on the subject of journalistic ethics, exploring scenarios in which professional integrity can be compromised. Streaming video.
Frontline journalists: Death and danger in Afghanistan. 2008, 1 videodisc (50 min.). This documentary showcases the chaos and extreme dangers that journalists face in the most war-torn areas of the world. DVD 4209
Global media. 2005, 1 streaming video file (28 min.). Media Power: Media power. Sixties' media philosopher Marshall McLuhan predicted the coming of a Global Village in which telecommunications technology would figuratively shrink the world. Satellites, the Internet, multinational communications giants, and the ubiquity of televisions and computers have more than helped realize his prophecy. Who are the big players and what kind of village have they wrought? As American music, TV, film, sports, fashion, and food spread worldwide and push aside the local fare, are we guilty of cultural imperialism? This insightful program looks at a variety of issues surrounding the growth of media in the era of the international audience. Streaming video.
Gonzo: The life and work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. 2008, 1 videodisc (120 min.). Traces Dr. Thompson's life from his travels with the Hell's Angels, through his various Wild Turkey & drug ingested episodes in politics and righting the wrongs of society. HOME USE COLLECTION DVD 990
Good night, and good luck. 2006, 1 videodisc (93 min.). Takes place in the 1950's America, during the early days of broadcast journalism. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental. HOME USE COLLECTION DVD 1870
Harvest of shame. 2005, 1 videodisc (55 min.). Edward R. Murrow collection. Hosted by Mike Wallace, Walter Cronkite, and Dan Rather, explores the life and groundbreaking work of Edward R. Murrow, America's most esteemed broadcast journalist. DVD 1408
Hold the Front Page! 2012, 1 streaming video file (57 min.). This is the story of Fleet Street, once the physical and still the metaphorical home of Britain's newspaper industry. The program charts the 20th-century history of one of the most ferociously competitive industries in the world, focusing on the proprietors, editors, journalists, and printers who collectively perform the miracle of delivering a new product every day. Streaming video.
Hot off the press: Inside a daily newspaper. 2006, 1 streaming video file (26 min.). Believe it or not, print journalism is alive and kicking in the digital age. This video takes viewers behind the scenes at a large daily newspaper, exploring in detail how staff members fulfill their writing, illustration, and assembly duties, and how the paper-based periodical has adapted to high-tech documentation, communication, and delivery methods. News and feature reporters, sub-editors, photographers, and the paper's news editor and print manager all discuss their challenges and responsibilities in detail-shedding light on how newsworthy events are tracked, stories are assigned, fieldwork is accomplished, pages are digitally laid out, and other aspects of journalism. Streaming video.
Howard Zinn: You can't be neutral on a moving train : a documentary. 2004, 1 videodisc (78 min.). Documents the life and times of the historian, activist and author of the best selling classic "A People's History of the United States." Features archival materials, interviews with Zinn as well as colleagues and friends including Noam Chomsky, Marian Wright Edelman, Daniel Ellsberg, Tom Hayden and Alice Walker. Documentary on historian and activist Howard Zinn. DVD 7158 and Streaming video.
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Hype and Glory: The World of Local TV News. 2000, 1 streaming video file (45min.). This program from Investigative Reports explores the world of local TV news. For 20 days, cameras accompany Los Angeles' KCAL-9's news director, producers, reporters, and anchors as they balance legitimate news journalism with sensational stories designed to lure viewers and win sweeps ratings. We go behind the scenes to explore this independent news station and the keen competition to bring local news, sports, and weather into homes. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes). Streaming video.
Ida B. Wells: A passion for justice. 2004, 1 video file (53 min.). Chronicles the life of Ida B. Wells, an early Afro-American journalist and activitist who protested lynchings, the treatment of Afro-American soldiers, and other forms of racism and injustice toward black Americans around the turn of the century. Her involvement in the women's suffrage movement is also described. DVD 8630 and Streaming video.
If You can't beat 'em, blog 'em. 2006, 1 streaming video file (22 min.). The rise of the blog as a form of serious news reporting means that conventional journalists must become familiar with the blog format and rethink typical journalistic approaches. This ABC News program examines the blogger "community," reviews major news stories that were broken by bloggers, and demonstrates ways in which blogging differs from traditional reporting methods. Featuring an interview with a Virginia schoolteacher who created a groundswell of political action with her blog, the video shows how the immediacy and the personal style of blog-writing can have powerful results-so powerful that journalistic accountability is now a contentious blog issue. Streaming video.
Illusions of news. 2007, (orig. 1994) 1 streaming video file (60 min.). The Public Mind. This program looks at the impact of the visual image on news and politics in the electing of Presidents and the governing of America. While projecting a self-serving image has long been an understandable part of American politics, the 1980s produced a marriage of sophisticated news manipulation by political candidates and a willingness of the news media to dance to the candidate's tune. To what extent has this manipulation contributed to political apathy on the part of the American public? The program looks at the changing values in journalism, including the increasing monopolization of the media and the use of pictures over ideas by television news. Says Michael Deaver, a former advisor in the Reagan White House, "The media, while they won't admit it, are not in the news business. They're in the entertainment business. DVD 5893 and Streaming video.
The image of the broadcast journalist in popular culture 1937-2006. 2006, 1 videodisc [166 min.]. Image of the Journalist in Popular Culture video. A video compilation containing movie and television clips tracing the image of broadcast journalists in films and television from 1937 to 2006. HOME USE COLLECTION DVD 2313
Independent intervention. 2006?, 1 videodisc (76 min.). Norwegian filmmaker Tonje Hessen Schei questions the American press' coverage of the war in Iraq, focusing especially on the negative influence of corporate media conglomerates and embedded war correspondents. Also explores the outsider-led media democracy movement. DVD 4179
Indymedia war and peace trilogy. 2003?, 1 videodisc (80 min.). In Independent media in a time of war, journalist and host of Democracy now!, Amy Goodman, criticizes the pro-military bias of the mainstream news media, whose reportage of the U.S. invasion of Iraq downplays or ignores the impact on civilians while overstating the success of U.S. military operations. The speech was recorded at Christ Church, Troy, New York on Apr. 21, 2003. Footage of the speech is interwoven with footage of news reports and graphic scenes from the war. Voices against war chronicles the experiences of people on the streets of Manhattan who participate in a Feb. 2003 protest against the war in Iraq. Womens' fast for peace examines the case of 125 women in upstate New York who, on the eve of the Iraq War, fasted to create a culture of peace rather than of war. DVD 937
Investigative reporting: The righteous lens. 2006, 1 streaming video file (30 min.). Ten Years of the Best Television Journalism: Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University survey. Investigative reporting is expensive, time-consuming, labor-intensive; it can be dangerous-and you can get sued. The resultant slack in network news investigative reporting has been taken up by some local stations. And, as this program illustrates, there are some important trends: the growth of environmental stories and the emergence of women as a powerful force in investigative journalism. There are also new techniques that bring viewers to the "scene of the crime," so to speak. The program shows some provocative and controversial examples. Narrated by Peter Jennings. Streaming video.
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Boko Haram changes names of captured Nigeria towns
Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau and his lieutenants
6th November, 2014
Boko Haram leader, Shekau
Boko Haram has renamed two towns it captured in northeast Nigeria as part of campaign to establish a caliphate in the region, residents who have fled in recent days told AFP on Thursday.
The Islamists seized the town of Mubi in Adamawa state last week and now insist it be called Madinatul Islam, or "City of Islam" in Arabic.
Gwoza in neighbouring Borno state which was captured in July is now being called Darul Hikma or "House of Wisdom", multiple residents said.
Boko Haram's leader, Abubakar Shekau, in a video released in August declared that he had made Gwoza part of a caliphate — an announcement that recalled a similar move by the Islamic State militant group which has taken over parts of Iraq and Syria.
Army, Boko Haram in fierce gun-battle: Three terrorists shot dead
Over 24,000 terrorists surrendered in seven months - DHQ
Troops kill 1,927 terrorists, bandits, rescue 3,831 captives
The extremists are believed to control more than two dozen towns and villages in Nigeria's far northeast and there are signs that they are trying to advance south towards Adamawa's capital Yola.
"They have given new names to Gwoza and Mubi, which they say are now part of their Islamic state," said Ahmad Maishanu, who fled Mubi with his mother on Wednesday to Yola.
Tijjani Kalifa, who left Mubi on Monday and has contacts in Gwoza, also reported that Boko Haram was forcing people in both towns to use the new names.
Both witnesses said all the churches in Mubi had been burnt down and that Islamists were patrolling the streets regularly, with no sign of resistance from the security services.
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In this episode, Angie talks with systems educator and award-winning author, Linda Booth Sweeney. Booth Sweeney describes her work as a systems educator and explains why understanding systems is so important. She shares many wonderful examples and stories of patterns (and feedback loops) that show up in everyday life and explains how seeing a pattern is the very first step toward influencing change. Booth Sweeney also talks about her books and why storytelling is such an instrumental tool in her work.


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A viral pseudotype based approach to measuring morbillivirus neutralising antibodies
Lead Research Organisation: University of Glasgow
Department Name: College of Medical, Veterinary &Life Sci
The goal of this project is to develop a diagnostic test that is rapid, sensitive and specific. This test will be used to diagnose a viral infection of sheep and goats called PPR, or peste des petits ruminants. PPR is a threat to the livestock industry worldwide and has been declared a priority target for global control and eradication by vaccination. The success of a global control and vaccination programme against peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) will require the availability of a highly accurate and rapid diagnostic test that can be performed without the need for expensive specialized laboratory containment facilities since it will have to be carried out in laboratories across the world. However, the current prescribed test for PPRV is the live virus neutralisation test, a test that is slow, requires a laboratory operating under a high level of biocontainment, and is limited in both sensitivity and flexibility.
In order to develop an improved PPRV diagnostic test, we have used a technique in which PPRV surface glycoproteins are expressed on a harmless carrier virus derived from vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) to generate VSV(PPRV) "pseudotypes". A viral pseudotype consists of the structural proteins and genetic material of one virus (in this case VSV), carrying the surface proteins of another, different virus (in this assay we use the PPRV H and F proteins). The VSV(PPRV) pseudotypes can be used to measure PPRV specific antibodies more rapidly than conventional live virus tests (three days compared with 1 to 2 weeks). The assay displays greater sensitivity (at least 10-times more sensitive) than live virus tests and can measure antibody responses against diverse strains of virus representative of distinct viral lineages in circulation. Finally, the assay circumvents the requirement for high level biocontainment and may be performed safely in any laboratory worldwide with basic cell culture facilities.
In this project we will assist the World Animal Health Organization's Global Control and Eradication program for PPRV by generating a VSV(PPRV)-based diagnostic test. With this test, we will be able to identify infected animals and investigate populations of wild animals which may be responsible for transmitting this virus to livestock. This information will help ensure that vaccination programmes target susceptible populations in areas with a high risk of transmission and therefore improve the chances of successfully eradicating PPRV.
The eradication of rinderpest virus by vaccination is a global success story. Rinderpest eradication relied upon the combination of effective vaccines and reliable diagnostic tests for the identification of infected animals and routine monitoring of vaccine-induced immune responses. The OIE has declared peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) a priority target for global control and eradication. If PPRV control and eradication are to succeed, vaccination should be supported by robust diagnostic tests that are sensitive and rapid, accessible to laboratories worldwide, and which can measure humoral immune responses in diverse species and against the distinct viral lineages in circulation.
The current prescribed test for PPRV is the live virus neutralisation test, a test that is slow, requires BSL-3 biocontainment, and is limited in both sensitivity and flexibility. We have developed a technique in which the PPRV surface glycoproteins are expressed on a replication-defective variant of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) to generate VSV(PPRV) pseudotypes. The pseudotype-based test is more rapid and more sensitive than the live virus test and can measure antibody responses against diverse strains of virus representative of the distinct viral lineages in circulation.
In this project, we will optimise and validate the PPRV pseudotype-based test, investigating its utility in the qualitative and quantitative measurement of post-vaccination immune responses and its ability to detect antibodies in exposed animal populations. The modular design of the assay will facilitate the mapping of antigenic epitopes on the PPRV surface glycoproteins, facilitating the rational design of the next generation of broadly acting morbilliviral vaccines. Further, as the test uses freely available reagents and requires only BSL-2 containment, this novel approach to diagnosis will make "gold standard" diagnostic testing for morbillivirus-specific antibodies accessible worldwide.
The outputs of this project will benefit researchers developing PPRV vaccines, livestock-keeping families in PPR-affected areas, the livestock sector in African and Asia, policy-makers concerned with livestock trade and disease control in both PPR-affected areas and disease-free countries, including Europe, and wildlife/conservation agencies. A primary impact of this study will be the global eradication of PPR by vaccination. Our novel test is sensitive and specific, it is rapid, adaptable to diverse strains of virus and scalable for high-throughput screening. The high sensitivity of the test will greatly enhance pre- and post-vaccination sero-surveillance, demonstrating the disease-free status of livestock and the absence of infection in wildlife reservoirs. Our established links with researchers in vaccine development and experts in wildlife conservation will ensure that all our outputs are validated. Our collaborating partners serve on the OIE ad hoc committee for PPR and will advise on test validation to OIE standards. Further, the Pirbright Laboratory is an OIE Reference Laboratory and will perform live virus neutralisation tests in parallel to assist with validation. Once validated, the novel test may then be included in the OIE Terrestrial Manual, a manual that is freely available on-line.
Researchers developing PPRV vaccines will benefit directly from this project. While existing PPRV vaccines induce an active life-long immunity, researchers are developing novel vaccines that circumvent the potential risks associated with live attenuated virus (e.g. excretion and reversion to virulence). Defining the humoral response to PPRV will facilitate the rational design of PPRV vaccines. Our system will enable mapping of antigenic epitopes on the viral surface glycoproteins. Our collaborating partners are active in experimental vaccine development and the use of PPRV vaccines in the field and will help refine the technique to ensure that maximum benefit is achieved.
The project will improve serological diagnosis in the developing world, critical to building capacity for research into emerging morbilliviruses and facilitating research into many other livestock and zoonotic diseases of global concern. Our technologies will enhance accessibility to "gold-standard" diagnostics. The OIE prescribed PPRV test for international trade requires BSL-3 containment and thus is restricted to relatively few institutions globally. Our test may be performed at BSL2. Through our collaborative links in Tanzania (NM-AIST) we have demonstrated that low-cost diagnostic testing can be exported successfully to Africa. Further, we have established links with GALVmed (Global Alliance in Veterinary Medicine), a not for profit organisation for whom PPRV is a primary target for control through improved diagnosis and vaccination.
The pseudotype technique will have a direct impact upon wildlife conservation. PPR is an acute contagious disease and infects not only livestock, but camels, buffalo, gazelles, ibex, gemsbok and even lions. The role of wildlife species in the maintenance of PPRV reservoirs and in viral circulation per se is unclear. Our test facilitates rapid, large scale serosurveys of PPR antibodies in any species. Critically, parallel analyses may be performed simultaneously between PPRV and related morbilliviruses, differentiating PPR-specific responses from co-infections. We have established links with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the International Zoo Veterinary Group to conduct serosurveys in wildlife species. Through our veterinary diagnostic laboratory, we routinely provide diagnostic testing for a range of viral diseases. Accordingly, we have considerable local expertise in test development, validation and performance.
Oct 15 - Mar 17
BB/M018628/1
Brian James Willett
University of Glasgow, United Kingdom (Collaboration, Lead Research Organisation)
French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (Collaboration)
FAO/IAEA Agriculture and Biotechnology Laboratories (Collaboration)
The Pirbright Institute, WOKING (Collaboration)
Wildlife Conservation Society (Collaboration)
Scotland's Rural College (Collaboration)
Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom (Collaboration)
Brian James Willett (Principal Investigator)
Margaret Jane Hosie (Co-Investigator) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4313-5023
Abdullah N (2018) Structure-Guided Identification of a Nonhuman Morbillivirus with Zoonotic Potential in Journal of Virology
Baron MD (2017) Future research to underpin successful peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) eradication. in The Journal of general virology
Behdenna A (2019) Transmission ecology of canine parvovirus in a multi-host, multi-pathogen system. in Proceedings. Biological sciences
Herzog CM (2019) Pastoral production is associated with increased peste des petits ruminants seroprevalence in northern Tanzania across sheep, goats and cattle. in Epidemiology and infection
Herzog CM (2020) Identifying Age Cohorts Responsible for Peste Des Petits Ruminants Virus Transmission among Sheep, Goats, and Cattle in Northern Tanzania. in Viruses
Holzer B (2016) Protection of Cattle against Rinderpest by Vaccination with Wild-Type but Not Attenuated Strains of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus. in Journal of virology
Logan N (2016) Enhanced immunosurveillance for animal morbilliviruses using vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) pseudotypes. in Vaccine
Logan N (2016) Efficient generation of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-pseudotypes bearing morbilliviral glycoproteins and their use in quantifying virus neutralising antibodies. in Vaccine
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Description To date, we have demonstrated that it is possible to generate "viral pseudotypes" using particles of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) that carry surface glycoproteins proteins from another virus (a morbillivirus). These "pseudotypes" carry the H and F glycoproteins from a range of morbilliviruses (the family that includes the measles virus and the canine distemper virus) and that these may be used to measure virus neutralising antibodies with high sensitivity. Morbillivirus neutralising antibodies are traditionally measured using either plaque reduction neutralisation tests (PRNTs) or live virus microneutralisation tests (micro-NTs). While both of these test formats provide a reliable assessment of the strength and specificity of the antibody response, they are restricted by the limited number of viral strains that can be studied and often present significant biological safety concerns to the operator. In this project, we have demonstrated the validity of a VSV-based pseudotyping system for the measurement of morbillivirus neutralising antibodies safely in a low biocontainment level laboratory. Using this system, we have demonstrated that strain-specific neutralising responses can be measured, important if we are to measure the efficacy of vaccine approaches to preventing morbilliviral infections. We have demonstrated cross-neutralisation between canine distemper virus (CDV) and peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV), an important consideration in the design of vaccines that will prevent morbilliviral zoonoses (transmissions between species). We have revealed that vaccinated dogs in the UK differ markedly in the breadth of cross-neutralising antibody responses induced by vaccination, some dogs display potent cross-neutralisation of PPRV while others have negligible cross-neutralising responses. We have used the assay to detect rinderpest virus (RPV) cross-neutralising responses in PPRV-vaccinated cattle, demonstrating that antibody responses induced by PPRV live attenuated vaccines are insufficient to protect against RPV. We have used the assay to detect antibody responses in African cattle against not only PPRV, but also CDV and RPV, suggesting that PPRV infection is more widespread in livestock than originally assumed and that there is continued circulation of a morbillivirus in cattle that is antigenically related to RPV. Together, these studies will inform the way researchers approach the serological diagnosis of morbillivirus infections in the field, the design and conduct of future vaccination experiments, and the development of novel vaccines aimed at preventing the zoonotic spread of emerging morbilliviruses.
Exploitation Route The assay we have developed has been used to study vaccine efficacy in collaboration with the Pirbright Institute, assessing the efficacy of peste des petits ruminants (PPRV) vaccines in protecting cattle from infection with rinderpest virus (RPV), an important consideration if stock of RPV vaccines are to be destroyed. These findings have been published in peer-reviewed journals and the assay system if freely available for research groups to adopt. We are now members of the working group assembled to update the OIE Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals document, Section 2.2 - Biotechnology -Chapter 2.2.1. Biotechnology in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. We will incorporate an update on pseudotype assays in the guidance document.
We have trained a colleague from Thailand to use the system, he has then exported the assay system to a laboratory in Indonesia to study neutralising antibodies in tigers against CDV, demonstrating the adaptability of the technique to studies in developing countries.
The system is currently being used to study serological responses in Tanzanian livestock, in future will be used to screen sera in PPRV transmission studies in Ethiopia. The assay will be used in the near future to study exposure to PPRV in Mongolian saiga, gazelle and goats. The system has been used to underpin a new study (DOH/BBSRC) on the development of novel approaches to the development of vaccines that will induce cross-neutralising antibodies following morbilliviral vaccination.
Sectors Agriculture, Food and Drink,Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology
URL https://soundcloud.com/user-28288327/brian-willett
Description One of our collaborating partners adopted the use of our technique to analyse neutralising antibodies in a rinderpest vaccine trial. Previously, the detection of these antibodies was not possible due to low sensitivity of existing techniques. The sensitivity of the technique we developed facilitated the detection of antibodies in animals in which would have otherwise been classified as "antibody negative". In the absence of detectable antibodies, any evidence of immunity post-vaccination would have otherwise been attributed to cellular immunity. While cellular immunity may well be an important component of the post-vaccinal response, our data would indicate that neutralising antibodies are also present, albeit at a low level. Hence, post-vaccination immunity may reflect an anamnestic humoral response.
First Year Of Impact 2016
Sector Agriculture, Food and Drink,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology,Other
Impact Types Societal,Economic
Description European Medicines Agency Ad Hoc Advisory Group
Geographic Reach Europe
Policy Influence Type Participation in a advisory committee
Impact The advisory committee was tasked with assessing the risks associated with the presence of contaminating retroviruses in feline and canine vaccines. The risks were assessed and guidelines for the Animal Healthcare Industry, the European Medicines Agency, veterinary practitioners and the public were drafted and published. The committee engaged in productive dialogue with representatives of the Animal Healthcare Industry, ensuring that vaccine products designed for use in cats and dogs met the highest possible standards of safety.
URL https://www.ema.europa.eu/documents/regulatory-procedural-guideline/cvmp-risk-management-strategy-ma...
Description Forthcoming update to the OIE Terrestrial Manual - CHAPTER 2.2.1. BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Geographic Reach Multiple continents/international
Policy Influence Type Influenced training of practitioners or researchers
URL https://www.oie.int/standard-setting/terrestrial-manual/
Description Updating OIE Chapter 2.2.1. Biotechnology in the diagnosis of infectious diseases
Description Responsive mode
Amount £485,660 (GBP)
Funding ID BB/R004250/1
Organisation Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Sector Public
Start 10/2017
End 09/2020
Title Development of viral pseudotypes bearing morbilliviral glycoproteins
Description We are developing and optimising assay systems with which morbilliviral glycoproteins H (hemagglutinin) and F (fusion) can be expressed on the surface of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) particles. The particles carry a luciferase marker gene and hence may be used to measure virus neutralising antibodies with high sensitivity and under reduced (CL2) containment.
Type Of Material Technology assay or reagent
Year Produced 2016
Provided To Others? Yes
Impact The techniques have been used to investigate the seroprevalence of morbilliviruses in livestock in Tanzania, revealing widespread infection of cattle, sheep and goats with diverse morbilliviruses. The techniques have also been used to detect low levels of neutralising antibodies in peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV)-vaccinated cattle prior to challenge with rinderpest virus (RPV), and to measure cross-neutralisation of measles virus (MeV) by sera from goats exposed to PPRV. We have exported the technique to other laboratories in London and Thailand.
Description Assessing the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests for anti-PPRV antibodies in samples from diverse species
Organisation FAO/IAEA Agriculture and Biotechnology Laboratories
Sector Charity/Non Profit
PI Contribution In May of 2020, collaborating partners will meet to hold a workshop funded by a GRTA award to the RVC. The workshop will compare sera from diverse species using the available serological tests for PPRV antibodies, to determine whether each test is suitable for the detection of PPRV exposure in atypical host species.
Collaborator Contribution Each partner provides either 1) access to a bespoke PPRV diagnostic test or 2) serum banks from diverse host species with which the diagnostic tests can be evaluated. All partners then participate in a workshop to evaluate the tests and analyse the results.
Impact The workshop to examine the reliability of diagnostic tests for PPRV in atypical host species will take place in May 2020.
Start Year 2019
Organisation French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development
Sector Private
Organisation Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
Sector Academic/University
Organisation The Pirbright Institute
Description Conducting field studies in Tanzania
Organisation Scotland's Rural College
PI Contribution Dr Harriet Auty, EPIC, SRUC Inverness, is our collaborating partner for field studies in Tanzania. In collaboration with Dr Auty in Inverness, and Dr Tiziana Limbo at the University of Glasgow, we are conducting longitudinal studies on morbillivirus infections of livestock, including, planning, logistics, engagement with livestock keepers and veterinary officers, livestock sampling, sample processing in Tanzania and shipping to the UK for subsequent analyses.
Collaborator Contribution Working as a collaborative team, we are involved in all aspects of planning, logistics, sampling, sample processing in Tanzania and shipping to the UK for subsequent analyses.
Impact This is an ongoing collaboration, we are currently collecting and processing samples from initial field studies.
Description Provision of sera and RNAs for analysis of PPRV lineage-specific neutralisation
PI Contribution We have conducted assays for neutralising antibodies using sera from PPRV vaccinated and infected animals. We have cloned and sequenced H and F genes from isolates of PRPV from distinct lineages.
Collaborator Contribution Researchers in the IAEA laboratories have provided sera and RNAs to facilitate our studies on lineage specific neutralisation of PPRV.
Impact Manuscript describing lineage specific neutralisation in preparation.
Description Screening of ruminant sera from Tanzania for morbillivirus-specific neutralising antibodies
Organisation University of Glasgow
Department Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine
PI Contribution We have screened sera from diverse wildlife species and domesticated livestock for morbillivirus-specific antibodies.
Collaborator Contribution Our colleagues in IBAHCM (led by Prof. Sarah Cleaveland) provide access to sera from historical and ongoing studies on a range of pathogens for morbillivirus antibody screening. They have advised on economic and cultural factors influencing the likelihood of exposure to pathogens in pastoralist communities in Tanzania. The collaboration has extended to include Dr Harriet Auty (Scotland's Rural College); Dr. Furaha Mramba, Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory; Prof. Rudovick Kazwala, Sokoine University of Agriculture; Dr. Julius Keyyu and Dr. Robert Fyumagwa, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute. Dr. Harriet Auty is a veterinary epidemiologist investigating the dynamics, impacts and control of vector-borne diseases and zoonotic diseases of livestock. She is a research fellow with EPIC - the Scottish Government's Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreaks. Dr. Auty will lead field studies in the coming years. Prof. Sarah Cleaveland is an internationally renowned expert on rabies and zoonotic diseases. Elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 2016, she has worked extensively on the control of neglected tropical diseases in Africa, building and sustaining partnerships with African institutions that will create positive changes in the lives of disadvantaged people. Dr. Furaha Mramba, head of the Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency, liaises with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in applying results to the development of control strategies in Tanzania, and supports coordination of field work in Tanzania.
Impact This collaboration provided some of the original data that informed the development of the the pseudotype based neutralisation assay. Shared master's students have been supervised and a PhD student has been appointed under a separate funding programme. Data generated through this collaboration underpinned the successful application for follow-on funding from the BBSRC and a new sample set collected in 2016 is integral to the first year of the new study.
Description Screening of sera from PPRV and RPV exposed/vaccinated ruminants for neutralising antibodies
PI Contribution Our laboratory conducts the screening of sera for neutralising antibodies against morbilliviruses. We have been able to generate data for their recent vaccine studies using our enhanced sensitivity assay. The data from this collaboration are due to be published in Journal of Virology in the near future.
Collaborator Contribution The Pirbirght Institute have provided serum samples for analysis, diagnostic standards and valuable advice on assay development.
Impact Manuscript submitted and in review: "Protection of cattle against rinderpest by vaccination with wild type but not attenuated strains of peste des petits ruminants virus". Dr. Michael D. Baron, Barbara Holzer , Sophia Hodgson (Pirbright Institute) & Nicola Logan, Brian J. Willett (University of Glasgow).
Description Screening of wildlife sera for antibodies against canine distemper virus (CDV)
Organisation Wildlife Conservation Society
PI Contribution We have conducted screening of wildlife sera in Russia for exposure to CDV, assessing the potential threat of zoonotic spread to susceptible hosts (such as endangered tigers). We have prepared viral pseudotypes using genes derived from field strains of CDV that are circulating in Russia, enabling us to measure neutralising antibodies against biologically relevant strains of virus.
Collaborator Contribution Our partners in the WCS have provided serum samples for serological testing and host nucleic acid samples for amplification of viral sequences to generate viral pseudotypes bearing envelope glycoproteins from circulating visual strains in Russia.
Impact We have validated out pseudo typing strategy using sera provided by WCS researchers, generating antibody titre data in return. We have generated novel viral sequences for phylogenetic studies, complementing similar studies conducted by the WCS.
Title Viral pseudotype based test for morbillivirus neutralising antibodies
Description We are developing an enhanced method for the detection of specific virus neutralising antibodies. We are now validating this assay using field samples and experimental samples from vaccine trials conducted by our collaborating partner at The Pirbright Institute. The assay has been used to detect antibodies that were present at levels below the threshold for detection by existing techniques.
Type Diagnostic Tool - Non-Imaging
Current Stage Of Development Refinement. Non-clinical
Year Development Stage Completed 2016
Development Status Under active development/distribution
Impact The ability to distinguish specific serological responses is enabling us to screen samples retrospectively for past exposures to diverse morbilliviruses.
Description 23rd Annual Glasgow Virology Workshop 10 February 2018
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The CVR hosted the 23rd Glasgow Virology Workshop (GVW) on Saturday the 10th of February (Sir Charles Wilson Building, University of Glasgow). This annual one day meeting aims to communicate the latest innovative science in the world of virology, and to promote interactions between scientists and a variety of stakeholders throughout the world. This meeting is an informal and welcoming one day event comprising a mix of presentations from both external and internal speakers, along with networking sessions. It is rounded off by an evening ceilidh to provide attendees with a more relaxed opportunity to engage with one another. The annual event attracts a wide age range of attendees (from undergraduate students through to healthcare professionals, members of the biotech industry to retired professors), providing an ideal opportunity to catch up with former colleagues, establish new collaborations, and listen to truly inspirational science.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2018
URL https://www.facebook.com/centreforvirusresearch/
Description Annual PCR Workshops September 2018
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact Each year the CVR runs a series of 6 individual workshops for Higher Biology school pupils. Around 100 pupils attend each workshop and travel from schools throughout Scotland. The workshops are fully booked each year and run in collaboration with the Glasgow Science Centre and supported by Thermo Fisher. The workshops require the support of around 15-20 volunteers from the CVR and wider MVLS each year. The workshops provide pupils with experience and knowledge they would not normally receive until attending university.
Description CVR Contagious Thinking Podcast
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Recorded an interview with CVR postgraduate students on morbilliviral pseudotypes for the Contagious Thinking podcast. Discussed the ruminant morbilliviruses, comparing PPRV with rinderpest and measles.
Description February 2017 - Yasmin Parr and Joanna Crispell Blog post and pod cast
Form Of Engagement Activity Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact In February 2017 CVR PhD students Joanna Crispell and Yasmin Parr produced a blog post of an interview and podcast with Prof Brian Willet. the post was viewed 11 times with a reach of over 1000 people on social media. The blog home page had a total of 552 visits during the month of February. The podcast had 370 listens on SoundCloud.
Description June 2017 - Art Goes Viral - CVR Colouring Book
Results and Impact Adult colouring books have become hugely popular and although you can find one based on just about any theme, at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), we knew that something was missing
An inspired group of CVR scientists decided to tap into this market, creating our own unique version that would allow others to explore the fascinating world of viruses and learn about the incredible work of the CVR.
The journey began in November 2016 with the submission deadlines
URL https://www.facebook.com/centreforvirusresearch
Description Laboratory techniques training session
Results and Impact Visit to the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology in Tanzania to host laboratory workshop during which local scientists learned ELISA techniques used to measure Rift Valley Fever Virus antibodies in sera.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2013,2019
Description MRC Festival - Classroom Takeover @ Cleveden Secondary School 14 June 2018
Geographic Reach Local
Results and Impact As part of the MRC Festival, the CVR opted to run a session for higher biology pupils at a local secondary school. We approached one of the school teachers and following an initial discussion around what we could offer a date was agreed at the convenience of the school within the dates of the MRC Festival.
We used this as an opportunity to obtain funding to develop one existing activity and to develop a brand new idea devised by our bioinformaticians. The CVR Glovebox Challenge was an existing activity that involves performing a series of intricate tasks inside a portable glovebox chamber while wearing PPE. The game is designed to help describe the conditions that can be found inside a wet lab and to introduce conversations about life working within a busy, cutting-edge laboratory. The glovebox chamber was due to go back into commission so funding for the MRC Festival meant we could replace the item and make use of it during our activity and beyond at future events.
Biolegomatics
This was a new activity developed by CVR bioinformaticians as a way to help explain the basic principles of genetic sequencing while also encouraging discussions around the role of a computer/data scientist. This activity proved particularly popular given the recent introduction of bioinformatics to the secondary school curriculum.
Event preparation and format:
CVR researchers began preparing for the event first by attending a mentoring session with Steve Allman to help develop ideas. They then went on to meet up on a further two occasions to refine timings and format and also to have a practice run-through.
Our researchers structured the event by creating a story to explain the 5 key stages of research that follows a virus outbreak. Pupils were then divided into groups and each rotated round a series of 5 activities that helped to explain each of the 5 stages. We also planned to allow time for feedback at the end and took a quiz in case of any down time. In the event, we actually ran right up to the classroom bell.
We took feedback forms for the pupils and teachers to complete. Unfortunately, we ran out of time as the pupils were very engaged in the activities. We asked the teacher if he would ask the pupils to complete the forms in a later class. Unfortunately, this did not happen due to time constraints.
We did however, receive incredibly positive feedback from all 3 teachers present who all commented on how enthusiastic and engaged the pupils were in each of the activities. We have also had multiple follow-up contacts from the class teacher who reported that the pupils were '100% enthused' and he also reported that the biolegomatics activity had helped pupils when they came to covering bioinformatics later in the school year.
We have remained in contact with the class teacher as above and he has also in return been in touch to enquire about work experience opportunities. For this we directed him to sources of information and support within the MVLS College. We have also approached the school to ask of their interest in bringing pupils to the CVR for a visit as part of our festival activity in 2019. As a result we hope to maintain a longer term relationship with the school and to meet with our objective of inspiring the future generation of scientists.
Description Patrick Grady MP visits CVR stand @ Tesco Anniesland Family Day Sat 21 July 2018
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Following a visit to the CVR stand at Science Sunday on 11 June, Patrick Grady MP made a note in his diary and made a point of visiting the CVR stand at a local Tesco Family day in Anniesland, Glasgow on 21 June. The event was attended by >200 members of the local community and was supported by social media activity by the CVR. Patrick Grady is keen to maintain an ongoing relationship with the CVR.
Description Postgraduate lectures
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Results and Impact Delivery of postgraduate teaching on taught component of masters degree and laboratory projects on morbilliviruses.
Description Social media acitvities
Primary Audience Media (as a channel to the public)
Results and Impact Whenever significant progress is made in the research project, our findings are publicised through CVR and Pirbright social media outlets, and through our laboratory twitter account @Animal_Viruses. We direct followers to the source publication, to News articles covering the publication, and to comment articles. For example, our recent publication in Journal of Virology was discussed on the TWIV podcast (This Week In Virology).
Description Undergraduate lectures
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Undergraduate students
Results and Impact The provision of research-led undergraduate lectures on morbilliviruses.


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Léglise Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Périers est un édifice catholique qui se dresse sur le territoire de la commune française de Périers, dans le département de la Manche, en région Normandie.

L'église est classée aux monuments historiques.

Localisation
L'église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul est située à Périers, dans le département français de le Manche.

Historique
 donna l'église de Périers (avec celles de Millières et Vaudrimesnil) à l'abbaye Saint-Taurin d'Évreux. En 1195, Richard Cœur de Lion confirma cette donation.

Très endommagée en 1944, l'église a été restaurée à l'identique de 1955 à 1960 par l'architecte Yves-Marie Froidevaux.

Description
L'église de style gothique a été restaurée après 1944. Sa nef, qui comprend six travées, aux piles rondes flanquées de quatre colonnettes, est caractéristique du style du , tout comme les croisillons et les absidioles à pans coupés. La grande abside polygonale a été ajoutée à la fin du , et la petite tourelle octogonale bâtie sur son flanc droit semble avoir servi de lanterne des morts.

Le chœur et les piles de la croisée du transept sont du milieu du .

Le clocher avec ses deux étages et sa flèche octogonale en retrait ont été construits du . La tour carrée voit ses quatre faces occupées sur les deux tiers de sa hauteur par deux grandes et profondes baies géminées séparées par des faisceaux de colonnettes, et se termine par une balustrade ornée de quadrilobes.

Protection aux monuments historiques
L'église est classée au titre des monuments historiques par liste de 1862.

Mobilier
L'église abrite diverses pièces classées aux monuments historiques au titre objet dont : un tableau la remise du scapulaire à saint Simon Stock du .

Notes et références

Annexes

Articles connexes
 Liste des monuments historiques de l'arrondissement de Coutances
 Liste des monuments historiques de 1862

Liens externes

Pierre Periers
Monument historique classé en 1862
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Campaigns • Regulation and Enforcement
Right to Rent: government appeal date set
by Sally Walmsley
Written by	Sally Walmsley
The government's appeal against a damning ruling by the High Court that the Right to Rent breaches human rights law will be heard in January.
Following a Judicial Review of the policy secured by the JCWI and supported by the RLA, the presiding judge concluded that discrimination by landlords was taking place "because of the scheme."
In his judgment he said that discrimination by landlords was "logical and wholly predictable" when faced with potential sanctions and penalties for getting things wrong.
The government confirmed it was to appeal to decision, with the case scheduled to be heard on January 14-15.
The Court of Appeal has agreed the RLA will be able to submit written and oral evidence, ensuring that the views of landlords are to be at the centre of the case.
Under the Right to Rent policy, private landlords face potential imprisonment of up to five years if they know or have "reasonable cause to believe" that the property they are letting is occupied by someone who does not have the right to rent in the UK.
It was introduced by Theresa May when Home Secretary as part of the Home Office's hostile environment for immigrants.
appeal Right to Rent
Victory for RLA as Hounslow Council u-turns on licensing
Labour Right-to-Buy plan would kill off PRS
Sally Walmsley
Sally Walmsley is the Communications Manager for the RLA and award-winning Editor of RPI magazine. With 16 years' experience writing for regional and national newspapers and magazines she is responsible for producing articles for our Campaigns and News Centre, the weekly E-News newsletter and editorial content for our media partners.
She issues press releases promoting the work of the RLA and its policies and campaigns to the regional and national media and works alongside the marketing team on the association's social media channels to build support for the RLA and its work.


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Watch: Avani Lekhara is the 2021 Paralympic Awards winner as the best female debut
Lekhara broke the Paralympic record and equalled the world record in her category to become the first-ever female gold medallist from India.
Dec 17, 2021 · 10:26 am
Avani Lekhara | Twitter/ ShootingPara
#ParalympicAwards
🇮🇳@AvaniLekhara, the first ever female gold medallist from India at the Paralympic Games, gets the Best Female Debut award.
Here's what she had to say:
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— The Field (@thefield_in) December 16, 2021
Indian shooter Avani Lekhara Thursday won the "Best Female Debut" honour at the 2021 Paralympic Awards for her record-breaking gold medal at the Tokyo Games.
The 20-year-old from Jaipur, who sustained spinal cord injury in a car accident in 2012, won the gold in the women's 10m Air Rife Standing SH1 event earlier this year.
With that special feat, she had broken the Paralympic Games record besides equalling the world record.
She also won a bronze in the 50m Rifle Three Positions Standing SH 1 event, becoming the first Indian female to win two medals in Games' history.
She was also awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honour, for her achievement.
"It is an honour for me to win this award. The focus was always on giving my best shot and bringing back medals for my country and showing that anything is possible with hard work, dedication and passion," said Avani in a video posted by the Twitter handle of Paralympic Games.
Recalling her experience of her maiden Paralympic Games, Avani said she approach the competition, one shot at a time.
"It was a dream come true for me at that time. When I came back to India, I met a lot of people. I went back to my school and kids there came to me and said they are inspired by me and also want to take up sport.
"It is amazing but with success comes a lot of responsibility," she added.
India won an unprecedented 19 medals at the Paralympic Games including five gold, eight silver and six bronze
Avani Lekhara
2021 Paralympic Awards
Watch: Twelve moments that lit up Indian sport in 2021


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