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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a cancer research and treatment center located in Buffalo, New York. Founded by surgeon Roswell Park in 1898, the center was the first in the United States to specifically focus on cancer research. The center is usually called Roswell Park in short form. The center, which conducts clinical research on cancer as well as the development new drugs, provides advanced treatment for all forms of adult and pediatric cancer, and serves as a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently the only upstate New York facility to hold the National Cancer Institute designation of "comprehensive cancer center".

The Roswell Park campus, spread out in 15 separate buildings of approximately two million square feet, occupies  on the  Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) in downtown Buffalo, and includes  of space equally distributed between clinical programs and research/education functions. A separate hospital building, completed in 1998, houses a diagnostic and treatment center. The campus also includes a medical research complex as well as research and education focused spaces.

History
In 1898, the program that would later become the cancer center was established by Roswell Park, who was a professor of surgery at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine. Park said that "Only through a deliberate well-planned, combined attack from various directions by means fitted for such work could real advances be made and further the relationship of laboratory work, clinical study and education must be closely associated."

Research started in three rooms in the University of Buffalo School of Medicine but not long thereafter, it outgrew the rooms. Seeing the importance of dedicated cancer research, select Buffalo citizens donated funds to purchase land and construct a new building. The largest contributor was Mrs. William Gratwick (wife of William H. Gratwick, the founder of Gratwick, Smith & Fryer Lumber Co.), who donated $25,000. The Gratwick Research Laboratory of the University of Buffalo was constructed in 1901 and was located at High and Elm streets.

Park wrote books, gave lectures, and was the administrator at the cancer research center. In 1904, Park stepped down and Harvey R. Gaylord took over as the center's second director. Park remained as the chairman of the board of trustees.

In coming decades the center was renamed the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, a name it retained for decades until 2018, when its current name was implemented. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute was usually called Roswell Park or RPCI for short.

Notable facts
 Founded in 1898 as the world's first institute devoted exclusively to cancer research 1884 – On May 31, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is founded as New York Cancer Hospital at 106th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. New York Cancer Hospital is the first institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the treatment and research of cancer.
 Gerty Cori was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
 The center's first female leader, Candace S. Johnson was named President & CEO in February 2015.
 Leads New York State in the number of robotic cystectomies performed
 Established one of the nation's first long-term survivors clinics for childhood cancer patients

Discoveries and advancements in cancer care

Discovery of how the human body converts glucose to glycogen

Drs. Gerty and Carl Cori jointly won the 1947 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, "for their discovery of the course of the catalytic conversion of glycogen." Their research leading to the discovery began during their tenure at Roswell Park (then called the New York State Institute for the Study of Malignant Diseases), from 1922 to 1931.

Alternative breast cancer treatments
Thomas Dao (1921–2009), served as director of the breast surgery department from 1957 to 1988, where he developed breast cancer treatment alternatives.

Development of photodynamic therapy
In 1975, Dr. Thomas Dougherty successfully treated preclinical models of cancer using photodynamic therapy (PDT) techniques for the first time. In 1978, he conducted the first PDT clinical trial. Today, PDT is an FDA-approved method for treating specific kinds of cancer, and is used around the world.

Discovery of PSA
Research resulting in the discovery of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) was led by Dr. T. Ming Chu in the 1970s. His team subsequently developed a way to detect the PSA protein in blood as a simple diagnostic test. Since its FDA approvals in 1986 and 1994, an estimated one billion PSA tests have been given.

Research on 5-fluorouracil + leucovorin
Biochemist Marie Hakala, PhD first observed that 5-fluorouracil becomes more effective in treating cancer cells when calcium leucovorin is added. This discovery paved the way for the development of 5-FU + leucovorin therapy, which was for many years the gold standard of chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.

Organization

Mission
The mission of Roswell Park is to "eliminate cancer's grip on humanity by unlocking its secrets through personalized approaches and unleashing the healing power of hope".

Structure
The Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation, which is the name of the New York State public-benefit corporation that operates the center, is guided by a 14-member board of directors (which has its own staff). The management team is headed by President and CEO Candace S. Johnson, PhD, who reports to the board. In 2017, it had operating expenses of $722.45 million, an outstanding debt of $189.67 million, and a staffing level of 2,919 people.

Reputation
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has received numerous accolades for the quality of healthcare provided.

 In 2020, Roswell Park ranked #14 on U.S. News & World Report's list of the best cancer hospitals in the country, and was ranked High Performing in the areas of colon cancer surgery and lung cancer surgery.
 Roswell Park has received recognition from Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for Cancer Care, Blood and Marrow Transplants, and Cellular Immunotherapy.
 Roswell Park is recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
 The American College of Radiology has recognized Roswell Park as a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence.
 Roswell Park is recognized as an Optum Cancer Center of Excellence.
 The Lung Cancer Alliance has recognized Roswell Park as a Screening Center of Excellence.
Roswell Park is certified as a Quality Oncology Practice Initiative by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Accreditation

 Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
 American Dental Association - Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
 Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs
 Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International)
 Association of American Blood Banks
 Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network Member (CITN)
 Commission on Cancer Accredited Program - American College of Surgeons
 Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
 Gold Seal of Approval - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
 Palliative Care Certification - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
 Laboratory Accreditation - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
 National Comprehensive Cancer Network Member Institution
 National Marrow Donor Program
 Society of Surgical Oncology - Surgical Oncology Training Program
 National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers

Patient care

Roswell Park provides comprehensive care for a wide range of cancers.

 Adrenal Cancer
 Anal Cancer
 Bladder Cancer
 Brain Cancer
 Breast Cancer
 Cervical Cancer
 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
 Colon & Rectal Cancer
 Esophageal Cancer
 Fallopian Tube Cancer
 Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers
 Head & Neck Cancer
 Kidney Cancer
 Leukemia & Other Blood Disorders
 Liver Cancer
 Lung Cancer
 Lymphoma
 Mediastinal Tumors
 Melanoma
 Mesothelioma
 Multiple Myeloma
 Myelodysplastic Syndromes
 Neuroendocrine Tumors
 Ovarian Cancer
 Pancreatic Cancer
 Pediatric Cancer & Blood Disorders
 Penile Cancer
 Prostate Cancer
 Sarcoma & Other Soft Tissue Tumors
 Skin Cancers other than Melanoma
 Spinal Tumors
 Stomach Cancer
 Testicular Cancer
 Thymus Cancer
 Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer
 Undiagnosed Cancers
 Urethral Cancer
 Uterine & Endometrial Cancer
 Vaginal Cancer
 Vulvar Cancer

Specialized treatments
Roswell Park offers specialized treatments, services and therapies to treat cancer, as well as services to support patients undergoing cancer treatment.

 Advanced Endoscopy
 Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine
 Balloon Kyphoplasty
 Blood Bank/Plateletpheresis
 BMT & Cellular Therapy
 3-D Brain Mapping
 Cancer Pain Management Service
 Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
 Experimental Therapeutics
 Follow-up Clinic for Long-term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
 Genetic Screening, Counseling, and DNA Banking
 Clinical Trials
 Community Cancer Resource Center
 Diagnostic Radiology
 Gamma Knife
 High-Risk Breast Cancer Program
 High-Risk Lung Cancer Program
 High-Risk Ovarian Cancer Program
 High-Risk Pancreas Cancer Program
 Minimally Invasive Surgical Suite
 Immunotherapy
 Integrative Medicine
 Interventional Pulmonology
 Interventional Radiology
 Mohs Surgery
 Nuclear Medicine
 Nursing
 Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
 Patient Advocates & Social Workers
 Personalized Medicine
 Photodynamic Therapy
 Psychosocial Support
 Radiation Oncology
 Rehabilitation Services including physical, occupational and speech therapy
 Robotic Surgery
 Tobacco Cessation Resources
 Women's and Men's Sexual Health Clinics for Cancer Survivors

Collaborations

CIMAvax
Roswell Park was the first American institution to receive FDA permission to conduct clinical trials of CIMAvax, a Cuban medical therapy developed by Centro de Immunologica Molecular, La Habana, Cuba.

Ovarian Cancer SPORE
The Ovarian Cancer SPORE is a collaboration between Roswell Park and University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI). The SPORE project includes multiple research projects, core supportive structures, and career development programs.

Cancer Registries

Stacey Scott Lung Cancer Registry
Together with the British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, Canada and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Roswell Park manages the Stacey Scott Lung Cancer Registry.

Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Founded in 1990 by Dr. Steven Piver, the Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry houses information relating to family history and lifestyle of patients and families with histories of ovarian cancer.

Research and training collaborations
Roswell Park collaborates with institutions around the world to strengthen cancer training and research programs.

 Centro de Immunologia Molecular (CIM), Playa, La Habana, Cuba
 Debrecen Medical University, Debrecen, Hungary
 Children's Cancer Institute in Australia, Sydney, Australia
 Institute of Materia Medica of Nanyang Normal University, China
 Jagiellonian University (JU), Kraków, Poland
 King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
 Lakeshore Cancer Center (LCC), Lagos, Nigeria
 Maccabi Healthcare Services and University of Haifa, Israel
 National Research Center for Hematology, Moscow, Russia
 Pecs Medical University, Pecs, Hungary
 Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
 Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
 University of Szeged Medical School, Szeged, Hungary
 University of Waterloo, Canada

See also

 Erie County Medical Center
 Nassau University Medical Center
 Westchester Medical Center University Hospital

References

External links
 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
 Roswell Park Alliance Foundation
 Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Research and Education
 The Paint Box Project
 Courage of Carly Fund
 The Ride for Roswell
 Team Cure Challenge
 Yroswell for Generation Y
 Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
 Roswell Park Cancer Connect community site

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Hospital buildings completed in 1998
Cancer organizations based in the United States
Hospitals in New York (state)
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They are literally everywhere, 100s of them.
Will the die out? Or will they actually grow out?
Some people get irritated when they amass in the hundreds as they tend to out-compete the larger astrea and nerite snails.
For me they are the backbone of my algae fighting CUC.
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Dyer, Tim (Addex CEO 201802 formerly CFO + Co-Founder)
Organisation Addex Therapeutics S.A. (SIX: ADXN)
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Former/major organisation Addex Pharmaceuticals S.A.
Today Addex Therapeutics S.A. (SIX: ADXN)
Product positive allosteric modulator (PAM)
Product 2 negative allosteric modulator (NAM)
Addex Therapeutics S.A.. (2/15/18). "Press Release: Addex Launches CHF40 million Capital Increase with Commitments from Specialist US Healthcare Investors". Geneva.
Proceeds will extend cash runway through 2022 and fund dipraglurant through the first pivotal registration study in PD-LID
Addex Therapeutics (SIX: ADXN), the leading developer of oral allosteric modulators for neurological disorders, announced today that the Board of Directors will seek shareholder approval to increase its share capital by issuing up to 12,779,553 new shares at a price of CHF3.13. Each new share will receive a 7 year warrant to purchase 0.45 of a share at a price of CHF3.43. The gross proceeds, of up to CHF40 million net of certain costs and expenses associated with the placement, will be used to advance Addex's portfolio of drug candidates, including registration studies for lead program, dipraglurant, for levodopa-induced dyskinesia associated with Parkinson's disease (PD-LID). Of the up to CHF40 million placement, CHF30 million has been committed by New Enterprise Associates, New Leaf Venture Partners, CAM Capital and clients of Herculis Partners and Semper Finance Group. The remaining up to CHF10 million of the share offering are planned to be placed through a book building process starting today.
"Launching this CHF40 million fundraising with commitments in place from several world-leading healthcare investors is a pivotal step in the continued progress made recently at Addex. It provides the financial flexibity to deliver not only on late-stage product development, but clearly sets us firmly on the path to a US listing." said Tim Dyer, CEO of Addex. "This significant cash injection will allow us to quickly advance our lead product, dipraglurant, into pivotal registration studies for PD-LID, one of the most distressing and difficult to treat aspects of Parkinson's disease. In addition, we intend to advance the rest of our portfolio of proprietary allosteric modulators to key value inflection points."
The share offering will be conducted as a private placement of shares and warrant shares in Switzerland and abroad to qualified institutional investors, subject to certain limitations based on residency in compliance with applicable securities laws.
The Addex shareholder's meeting to approve the capital increase is expected to be held on or around 21 March 2018 and the first trading day of the newly issued shares is expected to be on or around the 28 March 2018.
MTS Securities, LLC is acting as the lead and institutional US placement agent in connection with the Placing. Herculis Partners SA, Kepler Cheuvreux SA, Octavian AG and Semper Finance Group SA are also acting as placement agents for Addex in the offering.
About Addex Therapeutics
Addex Therapeutics (www.addextherapeutics.com) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel, orally available, small molecule allosteric modulators for neurological disorders. Allosteric modulators are an emerging class of small molecule drugs which have the potential to be more specific and confer significant therapeutic advantages over conventional "orthosteric" small molecule or biological drugs. Addex's allosteric modulator drug discovery platform targets receptors and other proteins that are recognized as essential for therapeutic intervention - the Addex pipeline was generated from this pioneering allosteric modulator drug discovery platform. Addex's lead drug candidate, dipraglurant (mGluR5 negative allosteric modulator or NAM) has successfully completed a Phase 2a POC in Parkinson's disease levodopa-induced dyskinesia (PD-LID), and is being prepared to enter registration trials for PD-LID. In parallel, dipraglurant's therapeutic use in dystonia is being investigated. Addex's second clinical program, ADX71149 (mGluR2 positive allosteric modulator or PAM) is being developed in collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc for epilepsy. In addition, ADX71441 (GABAB receptor PAM) program was awarded a $5.3 million grant by the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, a division of National Institutes of Health, NIH) to support human studies in cocaine addiction and has been licensed to Indivior PLC. Discovery programs include GABAB PAM for CMT1A neuropathy, mGluR4PAM, mGluR7NAM, TrkBPAM and mGluR3NAM & PAM.
For Addex Therapeutics
Tim Dyer
Email: PR@addextherapeutics.com
Mike Sinclair
Partner, Halsin Partners
msinclair@halsin.com
Disclaimer / Forward-looking statements:
This communication does not constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for or purchase any securities of Addex Therapeutics Ltd. This publication may contain certain forward-looking statements concerning the Company and its business. Such statements involve certain risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Readers should therefore not place undue reliance on these statements, particularly not in connection with any contract or investment decision. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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I remember going out of the testing room not knowing what to think, feel or say to my friend who seemed demoralized by the impossible examination. It was simply overwhelming. First question of the first exam, I almost felt the thunder and the roaring gustiness of an imaginary typhoon. I remember all our lecturers saying that the first exam, Fundamentals of Nursing, is the easiest. It's all about the basics. Nobody warned us about the essay questions morphed into multiple choice questions, and you definitely have no idea what they say the "best" answer is. You could almost cry happy tears each time you encounter a question that you actually know, like the bonus ABG analysis and drug dosage calculations. Unfortunately, the board examination is not all that. It's a crap lot more.
The post board exam trauma leads every student to that one question as we all await the results that would forever change the course of our lives, like the delusions of a person's soul after its post mortem: What now?
After all the caffeinated nights and panic reading moments, the St. Jude and every other novenas we all desperately relied on, the countless split seconds we continuously motivate ourselves to study (your eyes are starting to drop while reading about community health nursing, then suddenly you wake yourself up to thinking somebody else could've memorized verbatim from cover to cover including the bibliography and indices of the whole boring book of Maglaya), and making it a point to be nice all the time and live a new life worthy of a license, well only a few of us know what to do after. Some already went back to their provinces. Some went to Manila to find work and some are just stuck at home trying to make up for all the stresses. The two month waiting time serves as our opportunity to rehabilitate ourselves back to our pre-crisis state. Some are making the most of it and some are more or less wasting it partying, drinking and whining over their miserable life.
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JOB HUNTING. We all know your talents are not limited to the scope of nursing, hell who knows if you pass or not. You could search for jobs online or ask friends and relatives for some work suggestions. Keep busy. Time is precious and if you start earning now, think of what more you'll be earning the moment you grab that license. Don't waste your time being a couch potato or a party freak or an alcoholic sob. Do something. Be productive. Get a life. Don't piss your mother off lazing around. Remember after all these years they have sacrificed for you, its payback time and when is the perfect time to look for a job but now.
ENGAGE IN PHILANTROPHY. One of lecturers told us that to be able to move on from the jaw wrenching, back breaking, inhumane and violent board examination, we have to collect all our review materials, create a bonfire, burn them and cry over the victory feel of getting over the things that remind you of that five parts of a disaster. It's so cool to contribute to global warming through burning a lot of paper and worsening everybody else's chances of survival. If I were asked I'd rather create scratch papers or notebooks out of those pieces of crap and donate them to kids who could barely afford even a single piece of bond paper. Contributing to children's welfare is better than contributing to doomsday.
BURN OUT THERAPIES. Stress has done us a lot of damage and there are a lot of therapies which can help us feel relaxed and detoxified back to our normal worry-free selves. Visit your nearest spa for some rejuvenating massage. You could always go to Yoga or Taichi classes if you want to experience inner peace gained through breathing in and out exercises. If you like peace and quiet, you could go to a nearby hill, sit on a picnic blanket and while listening to your favorite tunes, feel the breeze gently sweeping all your worries away. Dating could also be a burn out therapy. Spend some time with your girlfriend or boyfriend and make it a point to not create a single argument the entire time unlike the rest of your bonding days. Spend some time with your family. Go out on a camping trip or a vacation out of town, or simple cooking and cleaning the house together could be in the very sense of it, therapeutic.
WRITE and SUBMIT an ARTICLE. This is what I just did. It's non profit but it helps me rant about the NLE board examination 2011 in a more productive way rather than getting depressed and planning suicide.
any pointers on how to pass every nursing test? thanks!!


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Kim has almost 30 years of progressive Human Resources experience helping companies strategically navigate growth, change, and innovation. Her career spans across many industries including Telecomm, Retail, Healthcare, and Non-profit. She brings a sincerity and humor to the vital work of developing leaders and their organizations and is known for her ability to convey honest observations and candid, effective feedback with kindness and compassion. Kim's personal motivation is to bridge her extensive business background with her passion for holistic health, wellness, and metaphysical studies. She teaches yoga, is a Reiki Master/Energy healer, and Transformational Coach. She's undergone her own Healing Journey and aspires to share with others the lessons she's learned. Kim knows leaders who live by example and take time for their own health and wellness have far more to offer themselves, their career, and to society in general.
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Frank is a Certified Public Accountant who has over 20 years' experience as a finance executive in textiles and apparel. He received his MBA from Babson College where he focused on Entrepreneurship. Frank received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island where he played hockey. When he isn't in the office, most times you will find him coaching hockey or baseball with his son, James. Frank's other hobbies include SQL, Excel and golf.
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HHFD Lieutenant competes in Ironman Triathlon Reviewed by Admin on Apr 8, 2016 .
Martin Mercado is a Lieutenant with Harker Heights Fire Department and he is also a triathlete. Mercado trained for 16 weeks before his participation in the March 20, Ironman Triathlon in Puerto Rico. "I have been doing triathlon for a while. This is the second time I participated in this distance, which was a half […]
HHFD Lieutenant competes in Ironman Triathlon
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Martin Mercado is a Lieutenant with Harker Heights Fire Department and he is also a triathlete. Mercado trained for 16 weeks before his participation in the March 20, Ironman Triathlon in Puerto Rico.
"I have been doing triathlon for a while. This is the second time I participated in this distance, which was a half Ironman," said Mercado. "I liked this race. First time I did this was three years ago. I screwed up the nutrition portion of the race. Two miles from the finish line my body ran out of fuel, I was exhausted."
Energy gels, protein bars, bananas and a lot of water, those are the trade secrets to being able to go that far.
"So, this time, I changed the training and the nutrition up. The weather was 80 degrees and the winds were 15-20 miles per hour," commented Mercado. "I had family there and they were supporting me throughout the course. They were all there, my mom, dad, sister and my wife and daughter."
Mercado mentioned that the terrain of Puerto Rico and the winds make the race challenging.
"I felt really good. At the start of the swim, I wasn't getting in the groove. But, after 10 minutes into the swimming portion, I felt it, the drive and was ready to go," remarked Mercado.
Mercado was able to take 45 minutes time off the race from the last time he participated in a triathlon. His average for the bike portion was 18.1 miles per hour.
"I was sick the week before the race and feeling dehydrated. The day before the race I was hesitant, but when I arrived to pick up my race packet my bib number was 229. Joel Lytle, a firefighter friend of mine that passed away, his badge number was 229. I then felt encouraged and not alone. It was a sign to do this race," said Mercado. "I felt proud I got Joel's firefighter number as my bib number. I felt proud to commemorate him. I called his wife Diana and told her."
Mercado talked about how running is the hardest part of the race. A triathlon event may have over a 1,000 participants, but one will feel alone and in their own thoughts during the race.
"Joel was there in my thoughts," mentioned Mercado. "At the end of the race you feel sluggish and light-headed, but Joel was there with me."
Mercado's brother introduced him into competing in triathlon. Like any younger brother, Mercado wanted to do what his brother was doing. In 2013, they did their first race together in Puerto Rico. Mercado purchased his brother's bike and has been hooked ever since. And, now Mercado's son, Michael is into racing and has joined the Texas Tech Triathlon Team.
After completing the race and coming in 111th in his division and finishing the 70.3 miles in 6 hours, 31 minutes and 19 seconds, Mercado took it easy.
"The rest of my two weeks in Puerto Rico, I ate food, a lot of food and had a good time. My favorite food is my mom's," commented Mercado. "Now, I'm back on track with my training and ready for my next triathlon on Waco on July 24."
Mercado said his goal is to complete a full Ironman Triathlon. A full triathlon consists of a full marathon in addition to the swim and bike portion. Mercado does most of his training at the fire station and his swimming at the Belton High School pool.
"My bucket list is getting smaller. I like to be strong and healthy though I do like a burger and a beer once in a while," said Mercado.
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Q: Asp.net return json response I am developing a web service , in which i need to return user type objects as json response. But i am unable to achieve it using this code.
public class BioMatricUsers : System.Web.Services.WebService {
    public BioMatricUsers()
    {
    }
    public class my_user
    {
        public my_user(string i, string b, string l)
        {
            id = i;
            badgeNumber = b;
            login = l;
        }

        public string id { get; set; }
        public string badgeNumber { get; set; }
        public string login { get; set; }
    }

    [WebMethod]
    [ScriptMethod(ResponseFormat = ResponseFormat.Json)]
    public string GetUsers()
    {
        OleDbConnection co = new OleDbConnection(@"Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=C:\Users\confiz\Desktop\att2000.mdb");
        co.Open();
        OleDbCommand cmd = new OleDbCommand("SELECT * FROM USERINFO", co);
        OleDbDataReader reader = cmd.ExecuteReader();
        string jsonString = "";
        int i = 1;
        MemoryStream ms = new MemoryStream();
        my_user user = null;

        Type type = user.GetType();

        while (reader.Read() && i <= 2)
        {
            DataContractJsonSerializer serializer = new DataContractJsonSerializer(user.GetType());
            user = new my_user(reader["USERID"].ToString(), reader["badgenumber"].ToString(), reader["SSN"].ToString());
            serializer.WriteObject(ms, user);
            jsonString = Encoding.Default.GetString(ms.ToArray());
            i++;
        }
        ms.Close();
        co.Close();
        return jsonString;
     }
}

i am getting null reference error at this line.
DataContractJsonSerializer serializer = new DataContractJsonSerializer(user.GetType())

A: It's because your user is null:
my_user user = null;
try:
    while (reader.Read() && i <= 2)
    {
        DataContractJsonSerializer serializer = new DataContractJsonSerializer(typeof(my_user));
        user = new my_user(reader["USERID"].ToString(), reader["badgenumber"].ToString(), reader["SSN"].ToString());
        serializer.WriteObject(ms, user);
        jsonString = Encoding.Default.GetString(ms.ToArray());
        i++;
    }

Object.getType() requires a non-null object instance to work on.
typeof(Class) can be used with a class.
See here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/58918ffs%28v=vs.71%29.aspx
While there are other libraries which have additional features, it's perfectly acceptable to use DataContractJsonSerializer if that meets your needs

A: You need a library that serializes/deserializes objects to/from json. Here's a good one for .Net http://james.newtonking.com/projects/json-net.aspx
The samples on the web page will explain everything.

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var mongo = require('mongodb');
var monk = require('monk');

var Database = function(address) {
	this.address = address;

	this.init();
};

Database.prototype = {
	address: null,
	db: null,
	meetingCollection: null,
	votesCollection: null,
	init: function() {

		this.db = monk(this.address);

		this.meetingCollection = this.db.get('meetings');

		this.votesCollection = this.db.get('votes');
	},
	getMeetings: function(callback) {
		this.meetingCollection.find({}, callback);
	},
	getMeetingByMeetingCode: function(meetingCode, callback) {
		this.meetingCollection.findOne({
			$or: [{
                "meetingCode": meetingCode
            }, {
                "adminCode": meetingCode
            }]
		}, callback);
	},
	getMeetingsByUuid: function(uuid, callback) {
		this.meetingCollection.find({
			"uuid": uuid
		}, callback);
	},

	addMeeting: function(meeting, callback) {
		this.meetingCollection.insert(meeting, callback);
	},

	startMeeting: function(adminCode, startTime, callback) {
		this.meetingCollection.update({
			"adminCode": adminCode
		}, {
			$set: {
				"start": startTime
			}
		}, callback);
	},
	endMeeting: function(adminCode, endTime, callback) {
		this.meetingCollection.update({
			"adminCode": adminCode
		}, {
			$set: {
				"end": endTime
			}
		}, callback);
	},

	deleteMeeting: function(meetingCode, callback) {
		this.meetingCollection.remove({
			"meetingCode": meetingCode
		}, callback);
	},

	getVotesByMeetingCode: function(meetingCode, callback) {
		this.votesCollection.find({
			"meetingCode": meetingCode
		}, callback);
	},

	addVote: function(vote, callback) {
		this.votesCollection.insert(vote, callback);
	}
};

module.exports = Database;

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6 Steps to Drive Value from Cyber Threat Intelligence
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Ohio's second largest metropolis has a sizable gay and lesbian community, and the city's Cleveland Gay Pride celebration has become quite popular (more than 30,000 have attended in recent years) not only with locals but with travelers from elsewhere in Ohio as well as across the border in western Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Indiana. Cleveland Gay Pride used to take place in late June, but last year organizers moved it to August, and once again it will take place again at that time this year - the date of Cleveland Gay Pride is August 13, 2016, about a month after the city having weathered the Republic National Convention and the untold thousands of anti-LGBT attendees.
It'll be nice for the city and its vibrant community to come together for a show of solidarity after all that.
Also of note this year, Cleveland Pride moves to a new location, downtown's Mall C (it will no longer take place at Voinovich Park).
Festivities at this year's celebration, now in its 28th year, take place on Saturday, August 13, and include a rally, parade, and festival featuring live entertainment, food, children's events, and more.
The city's gay bars as well as gay-popular restaurants, hotels, and shops are especially fun during Pride Week. Check local gay papers, such as Gay People's Chronicle for details. For visitor information on Cleveland, check out the excellent GLBT travel site created by the Cleveland Convention & Visitors Bureau.


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France's ecology minister meets angry farmers and promises 'shared solution'
Ouest-France | translated by Paola Tamma
Nicolas Hulot promised farmers a 'shared solution' on Glyphosate. [Michel Euler/EPA]
French farmers have been protesting France's proposed ban on glyphosate, Europe's number one pesticide. Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot tried to engage in dialogue with them to achieve a "shared solution". EURACTIV's partner Ouest-France reports.
About 250 farmers came to Paris on Friday (22 September) to protest against unfair competition from foreign products, with a delegation being received by the government. They argued that the government has been favouring unfair competition and French Ecology and Solidarity Minister Nicolas Hulot made a surprise appearance.
The protesters spread straw on the tarmac of the Champs d'Elysee to "symbolise that agriculture is walking on thin straw", a French expression signifying the sector is in danger, explained Olivier Georges, a farming union leader
"Argentine Soy", "Macron kills" and "Ukrainian radioactive wheat" were the slogans written on a container blocking the entrance of the large avenue.
Farmers were protesting against the possibility of importing agricultural products treated with pesticides like glyphosate, while the French farmers' union (FNSEA) is afraid of France's declared intention to ban all herbicides in France.
"Farmers are in great difficulty, their average income is €350, this is no longer viable", said Olivier Georges.
"We are asking Emmanuel Macron to respect his campaign promises. He said there will be fewer interventions on competition, but what his minister Nicolas Hulot is doing will deliver the opposite," Georges said.
"In France, we produce clean food, and we want to ban products like glyphosate, whereas in other countries like Russia we have an influx of wheat containing traces of products that we haven't used for 15 years. We need to be acting unitedly. We produce here, but our fellow citizens are eating products produced abroad, and with a number and concentration of products that is intolerable."
Glyphosate ban will kill 'conservation agriculture', French farmers warn
Farmers in France have reacted strongly to Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot's intention to block the reauthorisation of glyphosate, pointing out the negative effects the ban would have on conservation farming, as well as increased overhead costs.
"I'm not here to harass farmers"
While a group of farmers was received by Emmanuel Macron's agricultural adviser, Nicolas Hulot made a surprise visit to the demonstrating crowd.
He addressed farmers directly: "I am open to discussion, and perhaps you don't believe me, but I share your objectives. First of all, you need stability, confidence, and security. But nothing can be solved in the span of an hour. […] Secondly, I don't want to take any risks on health. I am not a scientist and I won't affirm things looking into a crystal ball. But I do not want to find myself in a few years down the line in front of a court because we knew but we didn't act."
"Let's ban chlorine from our water pipes then!" argued one farmer. "What about other countries?" asked another.
Hulot answered: "Europe has an important role. We need to have a discussion on the Common Agricultural Policy. But if we fall into the trap of fighting one another, we will all lose. We have a solution. This is what I wanted to say to you: I am not dogmatic, or here to harass farmers."
In July, the European Commission proposed renewing the licence of glyphosate, the most popular pesticide in Europe, which expires at the end of 2017. The vote on the authorisation should take place in early October.
France announced it intended to vote against the proposal. A qualified majority is required, and France's veto could be crucial.
A shared solution
In the midst of protesters, some people warned: "it's been three years without income, we are at the bottom of the barrel." "I am absolutely aware of this," said Hulot. "The first mistake on my side would be to ignore you, and not engage in debate with you until we find a shared solution."
Samuel Vandaele, secretary of young farmers, insisted: "You are looking at desperate farmers: No income, and always new regulations to follow. Glyphosate scrapped in 2018, and diesel to go by 2040. We wonder why you have given time to adapt on diesel, but not on glyphosate."
Nicolas Hulot engaged in debate but had to move on to the council of ministers. Before leaving, he said: "One thing is to say 're-authorised for the next ten years'. But we know that this approach doesn't change anything."
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The European Commission has revealed its long-awaited reform of the so-called comitology decision-making process. But it has already been criticised for not being ambitious enough and concerns have been raised about whether the proposal stands any chance of being approved.
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The European Commission stands ready to insert a clause referring to biodiversity in the glyphosate renewal proposal if requested by member states, a Commission Spokesperson told EURACTIV.
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Q: Gamemaker - destroy a specific instance without collision event I've just started using gamemaker studio 2 and I've been scratching my head over this one for a while.
I need to be able to destroy a specific instance of my enemy object without using the collision event. Here is my current code:
In my player object:
if (sprite_index = spr_player_attack_left) {
    if (obj_enemy.x > x - 25 && obj_enemy.x < x) {
        obj_enemy.hp--;
    }
}

//detect right
if (sprite_index = spr_player_attack_right) {
    if (obj_enemy.x < x + 25 && obj_enemy.x > x) {
        obj_enemy.hp--;
    }
}

//detect up
if (sprite_index = spr_player_attack_up) {
    if (obj_enemy.y > y - 25 && obj_enemy.y < y) {
        obj_enemy.hp--;
    }
}

//detect down
if (sprite_index = spr_player_attack_up) {
    if (obj_enemy.y < y + 25 && obj_enemy.y > y) {
        obj_enemy.hp--;
    }
}

And in my enemy object:
if (hp <= 0) {
    var attacked = instance_find(obj_enemy, this.id);
    instance_destroy(attacked);
}

Currently there is only one instance of the enemy in the room that registers an attack, and when I attack that instance, all instances are destroyed, while I only want one to be destroyed.
Thanks in advance for any help!

A: The reason this is happening is because you are using the object index, and not an index of a specific instance. When you do:
<object_index>.<object_property> eg. obj_enemy.hp

Two things can happen:

*

*If there is one instance currently active in the game, then that
instance's variable will be referenced.

*If there are two or more instances, then GameMaker can't tell which one you want to reference.

The offending code here are the if statements:
if (obj_enemy.x > x - 25 && obj_enemy.x < x) {
    obj_enemy.hp--;
}

The way you can rewrite them is:
with (obj_enemy) {
    if (x > other.x - 25 && x < other.x) hp--;
}

The same goes for all of the other if statements as well. The with keyword acts as a loop here. You can read it as "go through each instance of obj_enemy and do the code between { ... }". To reference the instance outside the with statement we use other(in this example, other will be the player).
And for the code in the enemy object, you don't have to use instance_find at all. Actually the this.id part is completely invalid, unless you define this as an instance variable before that code runs.
Anyways, the correct version would be:
if (hp <= 0) {
    instance_destroy();
}

The instance_destroy function destroys the instance that is currently in scope(in GMS2 or GMS1 Early Access, you can pass it an additional id of the instance you wish to destroy).


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Beacon Hill Roll Call
By Bob Katzen
The Massachusetts Legislature, week of July 8-12, 2019
THE HOUSE AND SENATE
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators' votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
$300,000 FOR FAMILIES OF SUBSTANCE-ABUSED NEWBORNS (S 3)
Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would provide $300,000 to the Health Policy Commission for a childhood grant program to support and care for families with substance-exposed newborns that suffer from neonatal abstinence syndrome. This syndrome is a group of problems a baby experiences when withdrawing from exposure to narcotics.
Sen. Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester) Yes
Sen. James Eldridge (D-Acton) Yes
Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Webster) Yes
Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) Yes
Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury) Yes
Sen. Dean Tran (R-Fitchburg) Yes
$5 MILLION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE (S 3)
Senate 39-0, approved an amendment to implement $5 million in programs recommended by the Harm Reduction Commission created by the Legislature in 2018. Provisions include $1.5 million to increase the availability of sterile and safe injection equipment and syringe disposal services; $150,000 for a pilot program to provide access to fentanyl testing strips or other drug checking equipment; and $300,000 to increase the availability of nasal naloxone (brand name Narcan) rescue kits prior to discharge from a facility after treatment for an opioid overdose. Naloxone rescue kits include naloxone and other items used for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose.
$484,875 FOR GRANTS TO COUNCILS ON AGING (S 3)
Senate 39-0, approved an amendment increasing funding for Councils on Aging by $484,875 (from $16,740,125 to $17,225,000). Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham), the amendment's sponsor, said the money will fund innovation grants to municipal councils on aging and will benefit seniors statewide.
ALSO ON BEACON HILL
STUDENT LOANS (S 16) -The Education Committee held a hearing on legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights and require student loan servicers to be licensed by the state just like any other business. The measure allows state officials to investigate student loan servicers and act against those that violate the state's banking and consumer protection laws. A key provision creates a Student Loan Ombudsman that will collect state student loan data and information and help students understand their rights and responsibilities in loan agreements.
"We have nearly 900,000 student debt borrowers in Massachusetts who, on average, owe $39,000 each," said Sen. Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow), the sponsor of the proposal. "This is crowding out other elements of our economy, and it is a poison on an entire generation's ability to participate in this economy fully. Student debt is a problem that demands solutions, and this bill is one solution to helping borrowers get fair treatment in managing these loans."
STATE TAX CHECKOFF TO HELP COUNTRIES MOST AFFECTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE (H 2414, S 1602) – The Revenue Committee heard testimony on legislation that would allow taxpayers on their state tax return to donate to the Massachusetts Fund for Vulnerable Countries Most Affected by Climate Change. The state would then send the funds raised to the United Nations Least Developed Countries Fund.
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As pop-culture fans across the world digested the news of Stan Lee's passing, DC Comics paid there own tribute to "The Man".
Given all his achievements in comic books, entertainment and pop culture, Stan Lee's nickname, "The Man," was both well earned and well deserved. From his time as a teenage assistant at then Timely Comics, through his collaborations with fellow icons like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita Sr. and John Buscema, plus his tireless promotion of comic books to a mainstream audience, Lee was in no small part responsible for raising the profile of comic books to make them accessible to everyone.
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He also made his impact felt here at DC, as the guiding force behind "Just Imagine," where he re-imagined several of DC's main superheroes. For those fortunate to have met and worked with him in those days in DC's New York offices, his impact, warm smile and influence will always be fondly remembered.
"Stan was a great friend and a true legend. He paved the road for me and other creators for more than half a century," said DC Chief Creative Officer and Publisher Jim Lee. "From my beginnings in the industry until today, Stan's influence on my work and my life can't be emphasized enough. It was a dream come true to have worked with him however briefly, and I'm honored to be among the amazing roster of creative talent that shared the stage with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the millions of fans whose lives have been touched by his brilliance."
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Thunder and Lightning are a duo of superpowered brothers published by DC Comics that had encounters with the Teen Titans.

They are not to be confused with the two superheroines Thunder and Lightning, sisters introduced at different times, who are the daughters of Black Lightning.

Publication history
Thunder and Lightning first appeared in New Teen Titans #32 and was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.

Fictional character biography
Gan and Tavis Williams are twin brothers that were born of an unnamed Vietnamese woman and an American soldier named Second Lt. Walter Williams. Originally conjoined twins, they were separated with magic. As children, they found themselves beginning to manifest superpowers, but they had little control over these powers, and without an infusion of their father's blood, they would quickly burn themselves out. So, they took the aliases Thunder and Lightning, respectively, and set off to America to search for their father. They caused major disturbances in St. Louis and engaged in battle against the Teen Titans. After their aims were revealed, the Titans decided to help the pair.

Months later, the Teen Titans and S.T.A.R. Labs were working on a cure for Thunder and Lightning's powers. At the same time, Raven, using her powers, discovered that their father was actually an alien who had crash landed in Cambodia six hundred years ago, and was currently being held prisoner by the H.I.V.E. as they tried to exploit knowledge from him. When they located him, H.I.V.E. controlled the alien in a fight against Thunder and Lightning and the Teen Titans. In the end, Thunder and Lightning were forced to kill their own father to protect their new friends. A blood transfusion from their father allowed S.T.A.R. Labs to create the cure that would allow Thunder and Lightning to control their powers.

Thunder and Lightning resettled in San Francisco, where S.T.A.R Labs helped them control their powers. While there, they helped stop the Atomic Skull. They worked as security guards for S.T.A.R. until Trigon briefly took control of them. They were captured and held in stasis at S.T.A.R. Labs until they could be free from the demon seeds.

At some point they were freed of the seeds, as the two of them later returned to help the Titans battle the Justice League, via transport arranged from the ultra-powerful Cyborg. Thunder and Lightning came in too late to actually fight any of the Justice League but they still assisted in neutralizing the threat posed by Cyborg. After that, they returned to Southern Vietnam to defend it from an unknown alien threat.

During the "Infinite Crisis" storyline, they were subdued by the League of Assassins in Vietnam who were being paid to break open a prison as part of a worldwide scheme to attack Metropolis with dozens of supervillains.

During the Salvation Run storyline, Thunder and Lightning arrive to give food to Martian Manhunter. Martian Manhunter asks why they are here on this planet. When they offered to help Martian Manhunter, Bane attacks them. Despite being shocked by Lightning, Bane defeats the both of them as Lex Luthor arrives. Luthor keeps the two alive, later using them as power sources for his teleporter. The two are seemingly killed when the teleporter device self-destructs.

In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity. In this new timeline, Thunder and Lightning are reintroduced as part of The Ravagers, a superhero team which also includes Beast Boy, Terra, Ridge, and Fairchild.

Powers and abilities
Thunder is able to control thunder as he manifests as rumbling noises which he can control to varying degrees. Lightning is able to release bolts of electricity and harness lightning. The two have a psychic link that allows them to communicate with each other.

Other versions

Superman villains

An unrelated Thunder and Lightning appeared as Superman villains in Superman #303 (September 1976). These were actually two entities in the body of a sentient android used by a super-villain called Whirlicane (who had previously fought Superman in Action Comics #457), who wanted to conduct a series of terror acts across the US. Not knowing about his android origin, Thunder/Lightning hoped for his release by Whirlicane when his tasks were finally fulfilled, but then Superman exposed the truth. Going mad over the realization, Thunder/Lightning released a massive lightning burst, destroying himself, Whirlicane and his base; Superman escaped unscathed.

In other media
 A variation of Thunder and Lightning appear in Teen Titans, voiced by S. Scott Bullock and Quinton Flynn respectively. This version of the duo are brothers of unknown origin who want to have fun, but initially disregard others' safety, and wear samurai-like armor. Furthermore, in addition to their comic book powers, they can fly, with the reasonable Thunder conjuring a cloud-like platform while the rebellious Lightning can transmute his lower body into a lightning bolt, teleport, and create rain by combining their powers. Introduced in the episode "Forces of Nature", Thunder and Lightning clash with the Teen Titans while finding ways to have fun in Jump City, during which Beast Boy convinces Thunder to see the error of his ways. After the brothers are tricked by Slade into creating a fire monster to attack Jump City and Thunder convincing Lightning to see things his way, the brothers create a rain storm to stop the fire monster. In season five, Thunder and Lightning join the Titans, among other young heroes, in defeating the Brotherhood of Evil.
 The Teen Titans animated series incarnations of Thunder and Lightning appear in Teen Titans Go! issue #6.

References

External links
 Thunder and Lightning at Titan's Tower

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Ernst Friedrich Karl Müller (bekannt auch als E. F. Karl Müller, E. F. K. Müller oder einfach als Karl Müller; * 27. Juli 1863 in Mühlstedt (heute Stadtteil von Dessau-Roßlau), Herzogtum Anhalt; † 20. Mai 1935 in Erlangen) war ein deutscher evangelisch-reformierter Pfarrer und Theologe. Über Jahrzehnte lehrte er an der Universität Erlangen.

Leben und Werk
Müller, der jüngste Sohn des Mühlenbesitzers Johann Peter Müller, studierte nach dem Besuch der Gymnasien in Zerbst und Köthen ab 1882 Evangelische Theologie und Philosophie an den Universitäten in Tübingen und Halle. Nach dem ersten theologischen Examen wurde er 1886 Kreishilfsprediger in Ballenstedt im Harz. Hier wandte er sich vom lutherischen dem reformierten Bekenntnis zu, das er in der unierten anhaltinischen Landeskirche bedroht sah. Dank eines Stipendiums konnte er 1887 zu weiteren Studien nach Halle zurückkehren, wo er 1888 die Stelle des Inspektors am Tholuck-Konvikt erhielt. 1891 wurde er aufgrund einer Dissertation zur Theologie des Paulus zum Lic. theol. promoviert und habilitierte sich für das Fach Neues Testament. Schon im nächsten Jahr erhielt er einen Ruf an die Universität Erlangen als außerordentlicher Professor. 1896 zum Inhaber des Lehrstuhls für reformierte Theologie ernannt, lehrte er dort noch über seine Emeritierung im Jahr 1934 hinaus. Im akademischen Jahr 1902/1903 amtierte er als Prorektor (Rektor war bis 1918 stets der bayerische König).

Von 1898 bis 1911 war Müller zugleich Pfarrer der deutsch-reformierten Gemeinde in Erlangen und von 1906 bis zu seinem Tod Präses der reformierten Synode in Bayern. In dieser Eigenschaft war er hauptverantwortlich für die Verselbständigung der Gemeinden zur Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche in Bayern nach dem Ende des landesherrlichen Kirchenregiments 1918.

Müllers Veröffentlichungen waren anfangs vor allem neutestamentlichen Themen gewidmet. Später konzentrierte er sich auf die vergleichende Konfessionskunde (Symbolik, vergleichende Darstellung der christlichen Hauptkirchen nach ihrem Grundzuge und ihren wesentlichen Lebensäußerungen, 1896) und auf die Geschichte der reformierten Kirchen. Hier waren besonders seine Editionen (Die Bekenntnisschriften der reformierten Kirche, 1903, Calvins Bibelauslegungen in 14 Bänden, 1901–1919, sowie eine deutsche Auswahlausgabe von dessen Institutio Christianae Religionis, 1909) von bleibendem Wert. Daneben veröffentlichte er auch apologetische Schriften (z. B. Altgläubige und moderne Gläubige, 1894, Christentum und Monismus, 1906) sowie Kriegspredigten. In einem Aufsatz von 1897 sprach er sich gegen die Vorherrschaft des Eisenacher Regulativs im evangelischen Kirchenbau aus und plädierte stattdessen für funktionale gemeindegerechte Bauten, wie sie von dem damals noch wenig bekannten Architekten Otto March entworfen wurden.

Neben seinen akademischen und kirchlichen Ämtern übte Müller zahlreiche Ehrenämter aus. Von 1894 bis 1899 war er Schriftleiter der vom Reformierten Bund herausgegebenen Reformierten Kirchenzeitung. Als Mitglied der Deutschnationalen Volkspartei gehörte er von 1919 bis 1926 dem Erlanger Stadtrat an.

Aus der 1892 mit Jenny Winkelmann geschlossenen Ehe gingen vier Kinder hervor.

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 1902: Theologische Ehrendoktorwürde der Universität Halle
 1905: Verdienstorden vom Heiligen Michael 4. Klasse
 1918: Geheimer Hofrat
 1929: Bayerischer Geheimer Rat

Literatur
 Aus Theologie und Geschichte der Reformierten Kirche. Festgabe für E. F. Karl Müller-Erlangen zu dessen 70. Geburtstage überreicht von Schülern und Freunden. Buchhandlung des Erziehungsvereins, Neukirchen 1933.
 Renate Wittern (Hrsg.): Die Professoren und Dozenten der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen 1743–1960, Teil 1: Theologische Fakultät. Juristische Fakultät. Erlangen 1993, S. 56f (PDF-Datei).

 Karl Eduard Haas: Reformierte Theologie in Erlangen. Neu herausgegeben, bearbeitet und ergänzt von Matthias Freudenberg. Peter Athmann, Nürnberg 2000 (S. 73–88).

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