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Back When We Were Funny: 10 Religious Costumes for Kids
October 27, 2013 / Wendy Russell
When you've been blogging for a while, you run the risk of becoming lame. I might be there, I'm not sure. Would someone tell me if I were? The truth is, I don't have the time I once did to dedicate to each and every blogpost, and sometimes in my quest to JUST GET IT DONE AND GET IT POSTED, certain things get sacrificed. One of those things? My sense of humor.
And it really is a damn shame. Because I have a glorious sense of humor! You should hear me be funny. I'm a riot.
The thing is: When I started out, I really believed that if one of you folks could get through my posts without laughing — and by "laughing," of course, I mean "thinking about smiling" — that was a failure. But so often these days I feel like my sense of humor gets left on the cutting-room floor — or doesn't make it onto the reel at all. What has happened to me?
I notice it most when I re-read old stuff — like the one I wrote a couple years ago about Halloween costumes. That's some good shit right there! Let's take a look, shall we? Oh, and Happy Halloween!
Top 10 Religious Costumes for Kids Originally appeared in October 2011.
I don't blame the Jesus Ween people for declaring war on Halloween. Little kids dressing up in cute costumes, going door to door to get candy from their neighbors...well, it's just so insidious. But you'll be glad to know that where there's conflict, there's a potential for a happy medium. And clearly — CUH-LEAR-LEE — this year's happy medium resides squarely in religious costuming for kids. Because the staff here at Relax, it's Just God aim to be helpful, above all else, we have amassed the 10 best religious costumes based on factors much too complicated and nonexistent to enumerate here.
1. Jesus of Nazareth
Christianity still reigns supreme here in the United States. According to the Association for Religious Data Archives, 76 percent of the population ascribe to one of literally hundreds of Christian denominations — making Jesus the top choice in faithwear. Who needs Jesus Ween when you can dress as Jesus for Halloween? Oh, and also: How cute are those shoes? (Amazon, $22.67)
2. Nun
When asked "What Would Jesus Wear?" (for Halloween), nine out of 10 Catholics with a sense of humor said "Nun." Also, there's nothing risqué about this little number, making it a crowd favorite among dads. Get one while supplies last. (BrandsOnSale, $29.99)
3. Torah Boy
We were sorry not to see this guy rank higher on the list. I mean, it's a kid dressed as a Torah, people. A Torah. There is literally nothing in the history of time cuter than this costume. Unfortunately, Judaism carries a much smaller percentage of the vote than Christians (1.7 percent), and Little Torah Boy's ranking reflected that. (Amazon, $31.84)
4. Islamic Girl
Maybe it's the hot weather in the Middle East, but Muslims have the comfort thing down pat. If you've got one of those kids who just wants to trick-or-treat in her pajamas, this costume may be the ticket. Check out the Islamic Boy outfit, too. Just as cute, and well-worth the extra shipping to have it sent from the UK. Happy Allaween! (Pretend to Bee, 12.95 British Pounds)
5. Buddha.
Technically, Buddhists are more prevalent than Muslims in the United States. But this Gold Buddha Costume got docked some points because it only comes in adult sizes. I know, we were shocked and outraged, as well. The CEO of Go4Costumes ought to know that when Gold Buddha isn't offered in toddler sizes, children suffer. (Go4Costumes, $88)
6. Hindu Girl
Unfortunately, the controversy over supermodel Heidi Klum's Shiva costume a couple years back has sent children's shops retreating from Hindu god and goddess costumes. So this year we we're limited to regular Hindu wear. Luckily for us, saris tend to be pretty spectacular, and this Bollywood Princess costume is no exception.(Amazon, $24.89)
7. Atheist
We'd hate to leave would-be atheists out in the cold on Halloween, so here's the closest we could come to dressing as, well, Nothing. It's not a bad likeness as likenesses go, really. And morphsuits have great reuse potential. Outline the whole thing with purple cord and you've got one half of a fantastic Harold and the Purple Crayon costume for next year. (Party City, $29.99)
8. Scientologist
Sure, most kids would rather go as Nothing, but we're all about offering options. FYI, Scientologist costumes are best pulled off by strikingly handsome little boys with great hair and big teeth. Not saying it's easy, but with the right look, it's crazy cool. Don't forget your Dianetics book and E-Meter!
9. Moses
You had me at the 10 Commandments. It's all about the accoutrement, and Moses always did have the best stuff. In addition to the commandments, kids also might consider carrying a burning bush, a brass serpent or just a shitload of stone. (That guy loved him some stone.) If you're looking for group-costumes, you might consider going as the 10 plagues. Incredibly, plague masks are easy to find. Just be sure that no matter who joins Little Moses in trick-or-treating, he gets to lead the way. Ha ha. (Costume Discounters, $16.97)
10. The Virgin Mary
Originally, the Confucius facial hair was on the list at No. 10, but we just couldn't do it. It was so flippin' lame. And there was something offensive about the whole thing, too. (Shut up. Don't say it.) So we settled on Little Mary with her baby Jesus. Again, perfectly acceptable for Jesus Ween, and heart-meltingly sweet. I just want to scoop this little girl up in my arms right now and bring her home. It would totally be worth having Jesus call me Grandma.
So there you go. Hope you all have a swell holiday. Just remember, no matter what faith you're representing, keep it clean out there, okay? Halloween is supposed to be scary, but not, like, religious-war scary. And if you live in my neighborhood, don't forget to knock on my door. I'll be the one dressed as the Irreverent Blogger in Danger of Being Shot By a Fundamentalist.
October 27, 2013 / Wendy Russell/ 12 Comments
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'Day of the Dead' Might Just Be the Best Holiday Yet
November 01, 2012 / Wendy Russell
Looking at all the Halloween decorations in our neighborhood yesterday, my daughter points to the 1,657th fake gravestone with "R.I.P." etched on the front and asks, "Why do people do that?" "Because," I say, "it's scaaaary."
"It's not scary," she says. "It's sad. People die, and it's sad."
I laughed at her insight, but now that I've been researching the "Day of the Dead" (which starts today! Happy Day of the Dead!), I realize I missed an opportunity for what could have been a pretty fascinating talk about death. In other words, I blew it. Not the first time.
Death is one of those subjects that can trigger a million emotions. Sadness is one, but so is fear, anxiety, guilt, excitement, love and even laughter. I know laughter seems out of place — my daughter would give me one of those "Mom, that's crazy talk" looks if she were here — but it's true. And we need look no further than the Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) to see that. Although based on a rather serious idea, honoring our dead loved ones, the Day of the Dead has been infused with sheer, unadulterated fun for thousands of years. Gifts for the dead? Yes! Candy skulls, face paint and costumes? Oh, yeah! Parties and dancing? Most definitely. That's not to say the meaning is lost. Not at all. The Day of the Dead is still a time to think about lost loved ones; wash and decorate grave sites; build shrines to the dearly departed. Often, the shrines include things that the dead people loved or enjoyed during their lives — which is probably why tequila gets poured on top of so many gravestones!
This is all kind of genius when you think about it. It gives us a chance to pay homage to people's lives, rather than focus on their deaths. It associates death with positive memories, not tears. It encourages us to stay connected to the dead in ways that make us feel good, not bad. It's all incredibly healthy-sounding, isn't it?
Of course, all this — as well as Halloween — now carry religious connotations, as they are celebrated in conjunction with All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day (Nov. 1 and 2).
Halloween is literally translated as "All Hallow's Eve" or "All Saint's Eve," which refers to All Saint's Day (which is today! Happy All Saint's Day!). This is a mostly Catholic holiday honoring all dead saints, as opposed to all the days scattered throughout the year that celebrate individual saints (St. Patrick, St. Valentine, etc). All Soul's Day is tomorrow (Happy All Soul's Eve! Okay, now this is getting ridiculous) and celebrates all non-sainted but faithful Christians.
As for how Day of the Dead became a religious holiday, the Arizona Republic offers the brief but fascinating back story here.
More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. It was a ritual the indigenous people had been practicing at least 3,000 years. A ritual the Spaniards would try unsuccessfully to eradicate. A ritual known today as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Although the ritual has since been merged with Catholic theology, it still maintains the basic principles of the Aztec ritual, such as the use of skulls... The skulls were used to symbolize death and rebirth. The skulls were used to honor the dead, whom the Aztecs and other Meso-American civilizations believed came back to visit during the monthlong ritual. Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the natives viewed it as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake. "The pre-Hispanic people honored duality as being dynamic," said Christina Gonzalez, senior lecturer on Hispanic issues at Arizona State University. "They didn't separate death from pain, wealth from poverty like they did in Western cultures." However, the Spaniards considered the ritual to be sacrilegious. They perceived the indigenous people to be barbaric and pagan. In their attempts to convert them to Catholicism, the Spaniards tried to kill the ritual. But like the old Aztec spirits, the ritual refused to die. To make the ritual more Christian, the Spaniards moved it so it coincided with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (Nov. 1 and 2), which is when it is celebrated today.
Religious or not, I would love love love it if people would include me in their Day of the Dead rituals after I die. Just for the record, though, I prefer scotch over tequila.
P.S. Thanks to my photographer-friend Veronica Jauriqui for her amazing photos from a 2010 Day of the Dead celebration in Los Angeles. To find a DOTD celebration near you, click here.
November 01, 2012 / Wendy Russell/ 1 Comment
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Extended forecasts for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Ontario issued by Environment Canada at 15:30 est Monday 9 December 2013.
City of Toronto: Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries. High -4. Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -11. High -6. Friday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -7. High -2. Saturday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -8. High -4. Sunday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -8. High -6.
Windsor - Essex - Chatham-Kent: Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High -4. Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -13. High -5. Friday, cloudy. Low -9. High -1. Saturday, cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low -5. High -2. Sunday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -7. High -5.
Sarnia - Lambton: Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High -5. Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low -13. High -7. Friday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -7. High -3. Saturday, cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low -6. High -3. Sunday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -7. High -6.
Elgin, Simcoe - Delhi - Norfolk, Dunnville - Caledonia - Haldimand: Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. High -5. Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -13. High -8. Friday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -8. High -2. Saturday, cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low -6. High -3. Sunday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low -8. High -7.
London - Middlesex, Oxford - Brant: Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. High -6. Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -13. High -8. Friday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low -8. High -2. Saturday, cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low -7. High -4. Sunday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low -8. High -7.
Niagara: Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Windy. High -3. Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -9. High -6. Friday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -6. High 0. Saturday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -4. High -3. Sunday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -6. High -6.
City of Hamilton, Halton - Peel, York - Durham: Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. High -5. Thursday, a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -12. High -6. Friday, a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low -6. High -2. Saturday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -9. High -6. Sunday, a mix of sun and cloud. Low -10. High -7.
Huron - Perth: Wednesday, flurries. Windy. High -6. Thursday, flurries. Low -12. High -6. Friday, cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low -8. High -3. Saturday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -8. High -3. Sunday, cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low -10. High -7.
Waterloo - Wellington, Dufferin - Innisfil: Wednesday, cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries. High -6. Thursday, cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries. Low -11. High -7. Friday, a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -7. High -3. Saturday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -10. High -7. Sunday, cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low -11. High -9.
Grey - Bruce, Barrie - Orillia - Midland: Wednesday, flurries or snow squalls. Windy. High -5. Thursday, flurries or snow squalls. Low -14. High -5. Friday, cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Low -8. High -4. Saturday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -13. High -8. Sunday, cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low -14. High -10.
Publication information: Article title: Extended Weather for Ontario Issued by Environment Canada. Contributors: Not available. Newspaper title: The Canadian Press. Publication date: December 9, 2013. Page number: Not available. © Canadian Press Enterprises Inc. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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Kelly Clarkson Scores Major Victory in Divorce From Brandon Blackstock, but There's a Catch
By BreAnna Bell - October 1, 2021 11:30 pm EDT
A judge has ruled that Kelly Clarkson gets to keep her Montana ranch to do with as she pleases amid her ongoing divorce battle with Brandon Blackstock. The home has been a point of contention between the two as Blackstock claims to have rights to it since it was purchased during their marriage. Clarkson purchased the home in 2019 at an auction for $10.4 million. Since she is the sole owner on the title and their prenuptial agreement states she gets to retain everything she purchased on her own throughout their marriage, the judge has ruled in favor of honoring the contract.
Blackstock has been staying at the ranch as he pursues his new ranching career and he reportedly does not want to move out. Clarkson's ex-husband originally wanted to split all of their properties down the middle along with taking half of the income she earned during their union, but the judge has vetoed the request.
As previously reported, Clarkson wanted to sell the expensive ranch home. Her attorney Laura Wesser asked the judge for permission in doing so, but Blackstock's attorneys objected to the idea as there had been no ruling on who would hold ownership at that time. The judge also ordered Blackstock to pay the costs of running the ranch while he stays there. The ranch expenses total close to $81,000 a month to run.
The news comes after Clarkson earned another big win in the divorce battle this summer. While she'll still be forced to give up a large chunk of change in spousal support, a judge declared that she would maintain the bulk of her assets and income she earned while she was married. Sources told outlets that she was apparently so ecstatic over the news that she let out a scream of joy while working on the set of The Voice.
In July, Clarkson was temporarily ordered to pay Blackstock almost $200,000-per-month in spousal and child support –– which is a drop in the bucket for the singer and TV show host. Court documents revealed she makes a significant $2.4 million per month. Clarkson will also pay 70 percent of her children's school fees and expenses since she holds full custody of their two children, River, 7, and Remington, 5. The "Stronger" singer was legally declared single in September.
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(mis)Measures: a Vietnam story
Posted on October 26, 2003 by joel
At the end of every month, Saigon would send all the Vietnam Communications Centers a report ranking them by error rate. Let me tell you about that….
To understand this story, you need to know that DSTE's a computer terminal; in this context, it's basically a fast teletype. I'll tell you more about it some other day.
A typical workday at the Pleiku Army Communications Center
An Army headquarters has similarities to other offices: People spend the day doing whatever they do. At the end of the day, they clear off their desk and pass the day's work to the next desk. If that next desk was not in Pleiku, it landed in our CommCenter on its way around the world. As you might guess, we got busy around supper time, as both outgoing and incoming message traffic tended to pick up around 1530 Vietnam time; the rush would queue up, and would typically end (in both directions) several hours later.
The Day I Screwed Things Up
On the day after my twenty-second birthday, my Trick Chief (TC) left me in charge of the DSTE. Sometime that day, our sister operation in Nha Trang went down with equipment difficulties; since they were off line, the network transferred their traffic (which basically duplicated ours) to our station. (Our direct teletype connection with the Nha Trang CommCenter was the backup circuit for both stations.) This doubled the workload at the DSTE, and radically increased the relay workload in the teletype room. We adjusted assignments, and I spent several hours tearing paper tape and deciding whether it was for PKU, or NHA.
I'd been in-country a month, and this was the first day I'd worked DSTE alone. By the time the shift changed, I was exhausted. Shortly before shift change, things improved somewhat: Nha Trang's DSTE came back on-line. Since DSTE was far faster than the teletype line, we stopped the relay operation and someone returned the tapes to me. I slapped 'em in DSTE, & was finishing the cleanup just as the night trick arrived. I briefed my relief on the situation, went back to the barracks, and fell asleep.
TC woke me up, and chewed me out: Seems that as the traffic stopped, twenty-eight error messages came through. I'd forgotten that several of the messages originated on punch cards, not paper tape, and thus had improper headers and footers for paper tape transmission. The night TC noticed; he woke the Chief Warrant Officer to report it. The CWO woke my TC, who woke me. After some discussion, TC dragged me to the CommCenter, where I re-sent the messages with proper headers and footers. Then he bought me a drink at the NCO club and we returned to bed….
Truth told, neither the CWO nor my TC cared a lot about the errors, except they looked bad in our reports. Both superiors knew I'd made one error and repeated it fourteen times (the double-count was a reporting artifact). They also knew that it would show as 28 errors on the computerized reports, and (near as any of us could tell) those reports were the main method Saigon used to evaluate CommCenter operations. They issued performance rankings based on those counts….
You need to understand my 28 errors. All messages were technically freeform (I'm ignoring some human-readable formatting), except that they had standard headers and footers. The header was formatted to fit a Hollerith card. The first 80 characters had to fit a specific format, and perhaps a dozen of those characters had to meet accuracy checks. End of Message was indicated by one or four "N's", depending on the medium used to create the message.
My first error for each message was generated on the second character in the header: It was "C" (for CARD), but since I was using a TAPE drive to (re)send the message it should have been "T".
I generated a second error on each message for an incorrect End of Message indicator: EOM for card-generated messages was a single "N", while tapes were expected to end "NNNN".
Side note: The system's programmers had actually anticipated this error. Since my messages were marked as flash (high) priority, they were delivered to NHA; the error messages were more like courtesy reminders than real errors. Didn't show that way on the reports, though.
At the end of every month, USARV HQ in Long Binh would send all the Vietnam CommCenters a report ranking them by error rate. Presumably, communications careers rode on these reports, as we received no other messages which compared the CommCenters. This was stupid. Basically, the brass was using the 80-character header as a proxy for the message, and judging the quality of our messages by the error rates of our message headers. This, of course, made checking the header a significant part of my job (32 years later I can still read Baudot code, though I can no longer do so quickly).
But that wasn't a good proxy. After traffic dropped off, night shift would spend a couple hours handling problem messages received from other CommCenters. These all had good headers. But it was clear that specific CommCenters couldn't get the freeform part of the message right. We saw no evidence that headquarters attempted to measure that part of our communications system.
The computer can count it. Why use a method which requires analysis of real messages?
It was a bad measure in another way. Except for one CommCenter, we all had error rates around one percent. On a bad month, someone would approach 1.5 percent. Except that Long Binh–headquarters, and by far the busiest message generator–was evidently exempt, and lived with a 3% error rate.
I'd have told this story anyway, but it's partially a response to a note by David Weinberger/Joho the Blog.
Beware what you measure.
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Shred King Michael Angelo Batio Debuts 'The Badlands' Song Feat. Chris Adler, New Album Revealed
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Shred king Michael Angelo Batio (you may recognize him as the guy who can play guitar both left-handed and right-handed at the same time) is back with More Machine Than Man, his first studio album since 2013's Intermezzo. Leading the charge is the debut single, "The Badlands," which features ex-Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler, who appears across the whole record.
"This is the most in-your-face album I have ever recorded," Batio enthused, noting, "I limited the use of keyboards so you can hear the detail and precision of the rhythm guitars. My goals were to write the best songs I could, keep the tracks as raw and natural as possible and make the grooves relentless!"
The shredder received high praise from his former Nitro bandmate as well. "I'm borrowing a quote by Nitro singer Jim Gillette," continued Batio, "that I think describes this album perfectly – 'If this album doesn't rock your socks off, call the coroner 'cause you must be dead!'"
More Machine Than Man arrives June 12 on RatPak Records. The complete track listing and album art can be seen further down the page and to pre-order the record, head here.
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01. "Laser Guided"
02. "The Badlands"
03. "Put All Fear Aside"
04. "More Machine Than Man"
05. "Dreamin' of 1986"
06. "Beyond the Outer Limits"
07. "The Two Sirens"
08. "AVTD"
09. "The Countdown is On"
10. "Rhythm Reprise (I Pray the Lord)"
Bonus Tracks (CD & Digital versions)
11. "21st Century Beck"
12. "Charlie Went To Chicago"
13. "No Backup Plan"
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Q: OfType preforms cast instead of filter Let's say in my database I have 2 classes: Class FooBar and Class BarFoo. I perform a query on  my database which returns class FooBos which contains a list of FooBar BUT the list can contain instances of BarFoo(don't ask me why , this how i got the database and i can't edit it).
Anyway to build my Domain object I do a check to see which class is which using following code
if(FooBos.FooBars.OfType<BarFoo>().Count() != 0)
  //Do things for FooBar here
else
  //Do Things for BarFoo here

So the problem is after the OfType the entire list is of the Type BarFoo and i can't seem to figure out why.
Anyone knows why this happens ?

A: Generally, OfType<> is employed whenever an inheritance relation exists. In your case, I suspect that FooBar is a child of BarFoo.
If this is the case then it means all of your objects in the list is either inherit BarFoo or they are just BarFoo objects; so OfType<BarFoo> returns all objects.

A: If you don't mind iterating twice (using Linq), you can use two separate statements:
foreach (BarFoo barfoo in FooBos.FooBars.OfType<BarFoo>()
    // Do something with barfoo

foreach (FooBar foobar in FooBos.Foobars.OfType<FooBar>()
    // Do something with foobar

Otherwise you'll have to do it in a single loop the long way:
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[1005.1649] Infrared effects in inflationary correlation functions
Authors: David Seery
Abstract: In this article, I briefly review the status of infrared effects which occur when using inflationary models to calculate initial conditions for a subsequent hot, dense plasma phase. Three types of divergence have been identified in the literature: secular, "time-dependent" logarithms, which grow with time spent outside the horizon; "box-cutoff" logarithms, which encode a dependence on the infrared cutoff when calculating in a finite-sized box; and "quantum" logarithms, which depend on the ratio of a scale characterizing new physics to the scale of whatever process is under consideration, and whose interpretation is the same as conventional field theory. I review the calculations in which these divergences appear, and discuss the methods which have been developed to deal with them.
Syksy Rasanen
Joined: March 02 2005
Affiliation: University of Helsinki
[1005.1649] Infrared effects in inflationary correlation fu
Post by Syksy Rasanen » May 21 2010
This is a review of the fascinating topic of infrared divergences in inflation, on which there has recently been a lot of work. Particularly interesting was the suggestion to use the operator product expansion formalism of Hollands and Wald (0803.2003 and 0805.3419) to settle the issue of renormalisation of inflationary perturbations raised by Agullo et al (0901.0439, 1005.2727).
It would have been nice if the paper had also discussed the interesting work by Tsamis and Woodard on cancelling the effect of a cosmological constant by the backreaction produces infrared gravitons, which combines a possible solution to the cosmological constant problem with a simple inflationary scenario (hep-ph/9602315, hep-ph/9602316, astro-ph/9803172).


LAVA life is a type of life that originated from molten rock. If water is the key to life simple because of its fluidity, then maybe life could originate in lava if there were different type of molecules that stayed intact at high temperatures. These hot molecules could eventually coagulate into life-stuff. Like lava amoebas, lava fish, lava dogs, and lava people who eat lava sandwiches.
update 01/09: looking back: pretty good idea. Why couldn't life develop from any neutral fluid? Isn't that all water is? ISN'T IT?


Sustaining wholesome, cavity-free tooth requires a cautious balancing act of a number of elements. You have to use correct brushing method and floss every day, however consuming a food regimen that helps remineralization and balances the oral microbiome is much more necessary. And vitamin K2 meals are the inspiration of that food regimen.
In 1939, dentist Weston Okay. Worth revealed a physique of analysis that offered the foundational foundation for the way forward for preventive dental care. After years of learning native cultures all over the world, Worth found that those that hadn't been uncovered to trendy, Western tradition loved lengthy lifespans, few occurrences of illness, and uncommon situations of cavities or gum illness.
Worth attributed these well being disparities to conventional diets—specifically the truth that the diets of native cultures generally included meals excessive in a compound he known as "Activator X." (1) Whereas nobody is totally positive what nutrient(s) are included in Worth's "Activator X", researchers now consider that it was more than likely vitamin K2.
Now that we perceive how necessary vitamin K2 is for oral and dental well being—notably as it really works synergistically with nutritional vitamins A and D3—we have now to make it possible for we're getting sufficient of it each day.
Though vitamin K2 is a naturally-occurring nutrient made within the intestine, the method of changing vitamin K1 to K2 isn't environment friendly in people. It's solely potential, the truth is, in a really wholesome intestine, which few of us have. Then again, animals like cows and chickens have an enzyme that simply converts the K1 that they eat from grass and different leafy greens and converts it to K2.
Because of this, I like to recommend consuming ample quantities of vitamin K2 meals, appreciated pastured meats, to maintain K2 ranges excessive.
This text will spotlight one of the best vitamin K2 meals so you possibly can make sure that you're getting sufficient of this all-important nutrient to help oral and dental well being. However earlier than we get to that, let's take a better take a look at vitamin K2 and its advantages.
Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that's produced in small quantities by wholesome intestinal micro organism however have to be gained primarily from the food regimen.
Though each are types are of vitamin Okay, it wasn't till the 1970s when Harvard researchers realized vitamin K2 wasn't only a totally different type of vitamin K1 with the identical advantages. They got here to this realization via the invention of osteocalcin, a vitamin K2-dependent protein that the physique wants with a purpose to pull calcium from the bloodstream so it may be redirected to tooth and bones. (2) With out vitamin K2 (and even within the presence of vitamin K1), osteocalcin can't do its job.
The rules outlined in Rheaume-Bleue's e-book, together with the discoveries of Weston A. Worth and a rising physique of recent analysis into the advantages of vitamin K2, present how very important this nutrient is for oral and dental well being.
Whereas vitamin D transports invaluable calcium from the bloodstream, it has no means to determine the place it is going to be deposited. That perform is the duty of the matrix gla protein (MGP). MGP and osteocalcin, each K2-dependent proteins, find calcium in gentle tissues (together with arteries and veins) and distributes them to tooth and bones.
But, regardless of vitamin K2's vital position in general well being, scientists found that most individuals in trendy society are poor on this nutrient. (four) We merely aren't consuming vitamin K2 meals as typically as we must be.
However meals sources aren't the one approach to get extra of this nutrient into your physique. Vitamin K2 exists in each artificial and naturally-occurring varieties, with probably the most generally studied type being the artificial MK4. I don't advocate supplementing with MK4, nevertheless, as a result of It has a brief half-life and have to be taken 3 times all through the day to reap full advantages.
So what does this imply for you?
Disruptions within the oral microbiome play a serious half in cavity formation, so protecting dangerous micro organism in verify by making certain enough K2 consumption could also be one cause Worth's sufferers had so few cavities. This was the case although his sufferers hadn't been uncovered to trendy dental hygiene and, in lots of case, had by no means used a toothbrush.
I'm a agency believer that what occurs within the mouth occurs within the physique, and Worth's analysis proved this to be true. It's not shocking, then, that vitamin K2 isn't simply good for your tooth—it may possibly help well being and wellness all through the physique.
Though K2-specific blood checks are usually not but out there in most medical practices, there are some widespread indicators and signs which will level to a vitamin K2 deficiency.
Whereas there's no definitive approach to uncover a K2 deficiency with out the right exams, there isn't any hurt in supplementing and/or growing your consumption of vitamin K2 meals. In contrast to the restrictions on vitamin K1, there isn't a recognized higher restrict for K2. The truth is, the nutrient-dense vitamin K2 meals under can solely help your well being.
Whereas meat and dairy merchandise are sometimes good sources of vitamin K2, merchandise from factory-farmed animals have considerably decrease quantities. These animals aren't uncovered to chlorophyll (from grass-feeding) and, in flip, don't have ample quantities of K1 to transform to K2.
For vegans who need extra K2, the one meals supply is the perfect supply—natto. This slimy, smelly fermented soy product takes some effort to study to like, however Rheaume-Bleue shares proof that consuming natto even as soon as each few weeks can present noticeable advantages for general well being. (four) Natto is definitely an acquired style, however even in case you are prepared to offer it a attempt, it's almost unimaginable to seek out within the US.
With that in thoughts, you might also need to think about taking a vitamin K2 complement. I recommend the MK7 sort, because it solely must be taken as soon as a day and in a lot smaller portions than its counterpart, MK4. Most K2 dietary supplements recommend a serving between 90-120 micrograms per day.
Sure cheeses like gouda and brie supply a wholesome dose of vitamin K2 due to the micro organism used to tradition them. There are different fermented meals just like the Japanese soybean dish, natto that incorporates the very best quantity of K2 than another meals. Be happy to attempt it in case you are adventurous (it's recognized to be just a little slimy), or you'll be able to persist with extra normal methods to ensure your little ones get their K2. This gouda dip is a scrumptious kid-friendly dip for celery, carrots or apple slices. When you're fortunate sufficient to return throughout goat gouda cheese, you'll be getting additional K2 in as a result of goats are already raised on vitamin Okay wealthy grass diets.
On medium-low warmth soften 1 teaspoon of the butter and add the onions and salt, prepare dinner till delicate and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add remainder of butter and stir in spinach, cooking one other minute till spinach is wilted.
Stir in milk and warmth for one other 2 minutes.
In the meantime whisk the arrowroot powder into the water.
Stir into the milk combination and add the gouda.
Stir within the salsa verde and warmth till cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, stirring incessantly.
Pasture-raised eggs are one other scrumptious and kid-friendly meals excessive in vitamin K2. Poaching provides an ideal strategy to put together an egg, the place you'll be able to prepare dinner the whites whereas leaving the yolk runny. It's not solely scrumptious nevertheless it preserves very important vitamins like ldl cholesterol and omega-Three fatty acids intact. Encourage your youngsters to eat egg yolks early on by mixing them into all types of scrumptious meals like candy potatoes, squash, avocado, sautéed greens, cauliflower or mashed potatoes. If they only aren't into having their yolks on the runny aspect, don't fret, they'll nonetheless get their vitamin K2 in scrambled or hard-boiled eggs.
Deliver a saucepan to a rolling simmer and add vinegar.
Create a mild whirlpool within the pan of water with the top of a giant picket spoon.
Rigorously place the egg in and prepare dinner for Three minutes.
Take away with a slotted spoon and serve instantly.
Right here's a enjoyable and scrumptious solution to get your youngsters to eat extra vitamin K2 grass-fed butter whereas avoiding the chemical compounds of microwave popcorn. Plus, introducing herbs and spices like turmeric and cinnamon into your child's weight-reduction plan early on expands their palate as they develop, and provides to the range and well being of their microbiome. This popcorn is mildly spiced, so be happy so as to add extra in the event that they prefer it!Comply with these instructions to make good stovetop popcorn, or use a popcorn maker.
Soften the butter on low in a small pan.
As soon as butter is melted, stir within the turmeric, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Put aside.
Warmth a Three-quart saucepan to medium-high warmth, add coconut oil.
When oil is scorching, add a number of popcorn kernels and canopy.
As soon as these have popped, add the remainder of the kernels in a fair layer.
Take away from the warmth for 30 seconds and return the pot again to the warmth.
When the popcorn begins to pop, barely open the lid to let the steam escape and gently transfer the pan forwards and backwards on the burner to stop burning.
As soon as the pops sluggish to some seconds in between, take away from warmth and switch to a big bowl large enough to stir the butter on the popcorn.
Season with spiced butter and salt.
Healthy tooth ought to be a excessive precedence for individuals of all ages. And due to analysis by Dr. Weston A. Worth within the 1930s and 1940s, in addition to research within the 1970s, 2007 and past, we have now found that vitamin K2 may also help with that.
Together with nutritional vitamins D3 and A, in addition to calcium, K2 may also help construct new dentin in tooth, sluggish tooth degradation, result in extra regular facial and jaw construction, and kill cavity-causing micro organism.
As an added bonus, it might additionally forestall coronary heart illness, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney illness, and infertility. Though it's a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin K2 carries no toxicity considerations, so I sometimes advocate 90-120 micrograms every day with out concern for an higher restrict.
Lastly, if you wish to improve your K2 ranges together with your food plan (which is what I like to recommend), attempt vitamin K2 meals like natto (the one vegan choice), goose liver pate, onerous and smooth cheeses, goose leg, egg yolks, butter, hen liver, and cheddar cheese.


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Elway said the new GM will be "empowered to make all football decisions, working in partnership with Vic."
"John Elway is the most important and impactful person in the history of the Denver Broncos. I have nothing but gratitude for how he accepted this challenge 10 years ago and helped us accomplish great things as an organization," Ellis said in a statement.
Ellis, who, like Elway, contracted the coronavirus in the fall, said that in recent weeks he and Elway huddled for "very positive and honest conversations" about improving the team and about Elway's future.
"John arrived at this decision, and I am fully supportive of him and this new structure," Ellis added. "With all of his experience and competitive fire, I know John will be a tremendous resource for the Broncos in this role."
Elway said he "will be there to support our GM and Vic, providing my perspective, helping with the big decisions and being a sounding board whenever needed. With all that goes into the day-to-day responsibilities of a GM and how the job has grown, this structure will set us up for success and allow me to focus on the big picture."
"This is a great place with all the resources to win. We have a lot of good people on the football side, and I'll be there for them in any way possible."
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Kyrie Irving rested his chin on his arms folded in front of him, looking worn down by his fight to balance his commitment to his team and his community.
Gophers made huge strides defensively in upsetting Michigan
The improved defensive effort that Minnesota displayed against previously undefeated Michigan should be something to build on for the rest of the season.
Here's what's happening Tuesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
Caris LeVert said Tuesday he was awaiting additional test results on a small mass in his left kidney before establishing a treatment plan or a timeline for his Indiana Pacers debut.
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We now are in the beginning of August, which means it's the startup of the holiday/preparation cluster. After back-to-school shopping comes Halloween, tightly followed by Thanksgiving, and before we know it, Christmas! If you're starting to gather present ideas now, you're sure to find that some people are just impossible to shop for. Instead of buying a stack of gift cards (hoping they're for stores your friends shop at), try making some homemade Christmas gifts. Pick a few items off this list, stop by your local crafts store for supplies, and get a head start on your Christmas presents.
Ornaments are a fun and personal option for DIY Christmas gifts. If you have a knack for stitching, you can peruse the internet for downloadable patterns. If you're more talented at drawing than sewing, you could purchase plain, colored bulbs and paint markers to customize some themed ornaments. With a little digging at craft stores or online, you may be able to find clear plastic or glass bulbs, perfect for filling with baby items for a "Baby's First Christmas" ornament, or maybe a dried bouquet flower for an "Our First Christmas" ornament. For another idea, find a good recipe for cinnamon dough ornaments—they look like gingerbread men and make your tree smell festive. You could also find kits to make dog paw or children's hand prints.
Make good use of your jumpstart on Christmas gifts by making your own DIY gift basket. Whatever the interest of your loved ones, start gathering items now so all you have to do is put a bow on it in December (just be sure to be aware of expiration dates on food items). Start by choosing a theme, such as a spa basket, and fill it up. For example, if your theme is a movie night basket, throw in some DVDs your friends might like, popcorn, candy, etc. This is an easy and thoughtful DIY Christmas gift option, but if you do need a shortcut, check out our pre-made gift baskets.
For co-workers or friends from school, homemade jewelry is the perfect DIY Christmas gift. It's just enough to be appreciated, but won't be too much if the person didn't give you a present. Try looking online for ideas on bead patterns, or for wire jewelry tutorials for a more ambitious option. This is a very inexpensive gift idea, with endless style possibilities. Homemade bracelets are also ideal stocking stuffers for kids, nieces, and nephews.
Who doesn't love being gifted a plate of homemade cookies? If you have a large group of people to find presents for, scour your cookbooks or websites for your favorite holiday cookie recipe. Just make a large batch of dough now, wrap it up or store in a container, and toss it into the freezer. Once December comes, you can portion out the dough and bake it, and then you're done! If you're not so confident in your baking skills, try making homemade vanilla extract to give to the baking whiz in your life. However, if you do freeze cookie dough and happen to accidently eat it all yourself, which is completely understandable, try these chocolate covered Oreos and have them delivered to your friends' doors.
If you have knitting skills (or you're willing to learn), a pair of gloves or a scarf shows how much you care about your loved ones and their little hands. Find tutorials online and yarn in their favorite color, then start knitting! For an ambitious gift, try making a sweater or a blanket. If it doesn't work out, that's okay. Here's a monogrammed cashmere scarf instead.
Once you gather a few supplies, custom candles can be suited to anyone's preferences and décor themes. All you need is a heat-safe glass container, soy wax, candle wicks, and a few crafting scented oils. You can also combine scents for the perfect custom candle, such as pairing a floral with a fruity smell, or a combination of holiday spices. Get creative and alternate red and white peppermint-scented wax in a clear, cylindrical container for a candy cane effect.
Lastly, the perfect family DIY Christmas gift is a photo album filled with old and new photos. Especially with most current photos only being stored digitally, your loved ones will truly appreciate physical copies of their memories, all bound in a beautiful book. Start developing and gathering photos now to make sure you don't miss any, and arrange them later for the most personal and heartfelt gift.
Have you made DIY Christmas gifts in the past? Share this post and let us know what your loved ones thought in the comment section below!


type-ahead gets you to a name quickly but that does not change the wait time for the list to populate.
What's a quick but simple way to have a type-ahead form field for a record search/select?
This works really well and the input field populates nicely with filtered company names as I type charters.
The question I have (and it's probably very basic) is that I want to return the record ID for the company for use by the rest of the routine. There may me multiple companies with the same company name but every record has a unique company_id.
How can I access company_id using the autocomplete function?
if i typed XY in the autocomplete and i was given two choices, how would I know which company I really wanted?
in any case I dont think there could ever be TWO companies as they would get sued. i.e. if i created a company called samsung or apple, they wouldnt be too happy about it!
Thanks for the reply. The flaw isn't so much in my system as it is a potential reality. There could be two "Main Street Pizza's"; you never know. The user could hopefully tell them apart because the auto-complete might also show other information like city, or state, or contact name.
That said, I did find the following on jQuery Autocomplete showing multiple fields... very helpful.
The problem I am having now is that I can't see to access a session variable for my MySQL select query.
The session variable $_SESSION['mgt_co_id'] determines who has access to see what records so it needs to be part of the SELECT query. If I hard-code a value of "1" as shown here, the routine runs fine. As soon as I uncomment the assignment to the SESSION variable the routine fails... even if I leave the hard code line in place which so the value of $mgt_co_id remains hard coded at 1.
I can't figure out why a simple variable assignment causes this to fail... I'm sure it's something pretty straight-forward that I am missing.
Ah: I found the problem... I need a "session_start();" statement in the company_list.php file.
I'm still confused... why do I need a duplicate "session_start" statement if there is already one in the file calling company_list.php?
I found the answer, just not sure why.
because the two files are different, and they spawn different php process.. you can always get rid of duplication by including file..
so your include file (include.php) might have session_start; error_logging on, login checks etc etc..
I use includes all the time and, in fact, my "session_start()" comment is in a header file that I include at the top of all top-level files.
my confusion was that since "company_list.php" was in a sense being called by the top level file (source: "company_list.php",) it was the same as in include and would inherit the session... Now I know otherwise.


Details of Local Plan Sustainability Appraisals, Strategic Environmental Assessments and Habitat Regulation Assessment.
Local Plans must, by law, be prepared taking into account the findings of Sustainability Appraisal (SA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRA).
Whilst the objectives of SA and SEA are different, their methodologies are similar. Therefore the continual Sustainability Appraisal process of each Local Plan incorporates the necessary assessment requirements of the SEA Directive, ensuring sustainability and environmental issues are embedded into every Local Plan's preparation.
HRA is undertaken to assess whether the plan will have any impact on sites protected by Directive 92/43/EEC (Natura 2000 sites). The Directive requires an Appropriate Assessment (AA) to be carried out to ascertain whether the proposed plan would adversely affect the integrity of the sites.
Whilst there are no Natura 2000 sites in the Borough, there are a number within 15 km of the boundaries and a few further afield that have a role in the Borough's water supply.
The Council updated its SA/SEA Scoping Report in line with legislation to inform the preparation of the Local Plan Core Strategy Revised Preferred Options Report taking in to account comments made by statutory consultees during the consultation period (31 July - 11 September 2013).
The new SA/SEA Scoping Report 2013 updates and supersedes all previous versions.
As part of the production of its Core Strategy Preferred Options Report 2012, the Council undertook a SA/SE.
The purpose of this appraisal was to determine the performance, in sustainability terms, of the Core Strategy to assist with the identification of the appropriate policies, predict implications for sustainable development and put forward recommendations for improvement where necessary.
A Sustainability Appraisal Report (SA Report), documenting the findings of the SA process, is being published alongside the Core Strategy Preferred Options, in accordance with the SEA Regulations and SA Guidance.
All S As are subject to a Scoping stage, where Statutory Consultees and other bodies are invited to comment on the scope and level of detail of the SA to be carried out for each document.
The Council has consulted on both its Core Strategy SA/SEA Scoping Report and its Site Assessment Methodology & Criteria. This consultation lasted for five weeks (2 July - 6 August 2008) and 32 statutory and specialist organisations were invited to comment on the draft.
Before adopting the SA/SEA Scoping Report and the Site Assessment Methodology and Criteria, the Council consulted, between 21 March and 26 April 2011, the statutory consultees (the Environment Agency, Natural England and English Heritage) in order to confirm they had no further objections.
The SA/SEA Scoping Report defined the Sustainability Appraisal Framework and the 19 Sustainability Appraisal Objectives against which the Core Strategy objectives and policies will be assessed.
The Site Assessment Methodology and Criteria, based on the 19 Sustainability Appraisal Objectives defined in the Scoping Report, was developed to assess the sustainability of potential sites. It is part of the overall SA/SEA process and provided a basic level of assessments to help considering options for land allocations.


Love this card, Nancy. Well done.
I agree it's a very versatile sketch - great for using up scraps of paper and yet very very effective.
I'm intending to have a go with it tomorrow and make masses of cards for charity.
Beautiful card Nancy and great to mass produce easily.


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I have intricate experience in this field of Canada's law, and therefore offer my insights into the sinister aspects of this law.
What follows is not to be considered legal advice, but my opinion. I understand law and am comfortable in that environment of expression.
- or where jurors are simply unqualified or intimidated to render justice in cases where political correctness is at stake.
All these situations jeopardize the proper administration of justice.
The world knows by now that in Canada the fundamental right of freedom of speech has been under attack for decades. The former Prime Minister of Canada, Trudeau, insisted on the inclusion of a basic bill of rights for Canada's Constitution, the "Charter of Rights and Freedoms,"and so for now that is all we are allowed to go by.
Past victims of this despicable law.
but during the mid 80's a law was added which has since created a lot of conflict among people where some are insisting that their right to publish politically uncomfortable truth not be infringed upon; and others who are determined to keep unflattering truth hidden, for it is a negative reflection on their culture.
The human emotion of "hate" entered the arena of criminality, where not the action causing hate is being dealt with, but the emotional response in the form of disgust and revulsion became criminalized should it find its expression in words and published through a media. At that point the issue of truth vs. lies became irrelevant, and was replaced by whether words reflect the emotion of hate or whether they do not.
And so in Canada's evolution of the law system we have digressed away from freedom of speech to no freedom of speech, for if the emotion of hate is no longer allowed to become expressed in words, then liberal freedom of expression has perished from a bullet in its back. Conversely, such a severe restriction on speech grants a free license for people to continue activities which an informed society would otherwise find revolting.
After that the struggle in Canada became a matter of which law should prevail in the end: The hate-speech law, where free-speech is forbidden, or free-speech law where hate-speech is allowed in order to preserve free speech.
And to the annoyance of some the free-speech law happens to be superior law and the law which forbids it is secondary. Legally, here it must be understood that in a just contest between the two, superior law always prevails over secondary law. That aspect to the administration of justice is simply mandatory!
And yet in Canada that has not been the case at all. To my knowledge, at no time has there ever been a contest case between people relying on the right of superior law on the issue of free speech where the secondary law of Section 319 has not trounced superior law via the vehicle of judges' and intimidated jurors' rulings. Is it fear, or simply unprofessional political conduct whereby judges and jurors are persuaded to abandon a simple legal situation in the arena of free speech?
Thank you for vindicating the truth. In Ottawa, I am a small business owner in a promising field, and I am suffering big time due to the unpractical jurisdiction in Ontario. I stopped doing local business and moved 100% to international treaties between UK and US. It's so sad Canada cannot be transparent any more in protecting business law, like the other countries around us.


In the time since everyperson over the age of fourteen disap-peared from the town of Perdido Beach, California, countless battles have been fought: battles against hunger and lies and plague, and epic battles of good against evil. And now, the gaiaphage has been reborn as Diana's malicious mutant daughter, Gaia. Gaia is endlessly hungry for destruction. She yearns to conquer her Nemesis, Little Pete, and then bend the entire world to her warped will. As long-standing enemies become allies, secrets are revealed and unexpected sacrifices are made. Will their attempts to save themselves and one another matter in the end, or will the kids of Perdido Beach perish in this final power struggle?
Light, the sixth and final book in the New York Times bestselling Gone series by Michael Grant, creates a masterful, arresting conclusion to life in the FAYZ.
Light, the final novel in Michael Grant's Gone series neatly wraps up all loose ends, had loads of actions, and left me feeling satisfied. At the end of Fear, the dome turned from black as night to completely clear. Now the parents the kids thought they briefly saw through the wall have been verified to be really there waiting for them on the other side. However, while this is a joyous occasion to some, it isn't for everyone. The adults are asking questions the survivors are afraid to answer, like "Have you seen my child?" Not only that, but am's mother saw him try to kill with his powers. They've prayed to be rescued, but now that it's a real possibility, many wonder if they're better off staying in the FAYZ.
Caine and Diana's baby is born, and she's annoying as hell! The Gaiphage used Diana's baby to be reborn so it could escape the FAYZ, but now that it's in human form, it's more neurotic than ever. The villainy of the kids was always more interesting to me than the storyline with the Gaiaphage, so I wasn't overly thrilled that the big battle would take place with it inhabiting a little girl. Yet, I really enjoyed the reactions of the other characters as they dealt with the creature. Grant really showed how the characters developed over the course of the series by juxtaposing their maturity with that of the Gaiaphage.
My favorite development was between Caine and Sam, as well as between Caine and Diana. Many of the kids had created crimes while living in the FAYZ, but Caine and Sam probably have committed the biggest. Sure, most of Sam's crimes were committed to save the lives of others, but that may not bode well now that people on the outside have seen what the kids with powers are capable of. Sam and Caine realized there was a chance they would die before they got saved, but they also knew they'd probably be imprisoned for their actions. No matter what, both have become men in the FAYZ, and would have to go back to being children once they get out. I loved how they resolved their relationship. It was very realistic given their history and their characterization.
Caine and Diana also fixed things between them. These two were always the Anti- Sam and Astrid of the FAYZ. Both of them had done very bad things, and weren't the most kind to each other. Yet, it was obvious they cared deeply for one another. It was nice seeing them face their feelings. The other aspect of this novel I loved was how readers learn what happens to the various characters afterwards.
The one thing I didn't like was the big battle between the Giaphage and Nemesis. For six novels this fight had been built up, and then… it ended in a few sentences. Boo! True, there's a bigger fight in the novel between the kids and the creature, but it would've been cool if that was shortened a bit, since we got one of those battles in the previous book, and the "Big Battle" was… big. A lot of build up for nothing. However, the rest of the book was really good. So good, in fact, that it was almost perfect.
I'm the co-author or author of about 160 books, including the ANIMORPHS series, the GONE series, the BZRK series, the MAGNIFICENT 12 series (Mommy, make him stop saying series!), the MESSENGER OF FEAR series, and soon (well, eventually) the SOLDIER GIRL series.


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Is Eventbrite a Good Business or a Bad Business?
It's not as easy to profit off of midsize events and concerts as you might guess -- online ticketing company Eventbrite (NYSE: EB) reported greater-than-expected losses for the fourth quarter, despite beating on revenue, and worse still, offered tepid guidance for the current period. As a result, it lost a quarter of its market cap last Friday.
In this segment from Motley Fool Money, host Chris Hill and senior analyst Jason Moser talk about Eventbrite's business model, its TicketFly acquisition, long-term plans, international efforts, and whether the shares are attractive after the pullback.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Chris Hill: Rough week for Eventbrite shareholders. The event ticket platform posted a loss for the fourth quarter, and revenue guidance for the first quarter was not what Wall Street wanted. Shares of Eventbrite down 25% on Friday. Jason, was it that bad? Because it seems pretty bad!
Jason Moser: [laughs] Well, the question, I think, is, knowing what we know today, is this a bad business? Or, is this a business that is being repriced for good reasons? I think it's the latter. I think this is a good business, but you have to remember, this is a young company, just fresh to the public markets. Low float, stock price based on zero fundamentals because they're not making any money yet. So, to me, this was more a matter of when, not if. Frankly, I'm interested in the stock now with this pullback. When you look at the numbers, it was a good fourth quarter. Net revenue and paid tickets are up. Quarter one guidance was a little bit light. Now, there are good reasons for that. Before Eventbrite went public, they acquired Ticketfly, which was another big player in the ticketing space. They're integrating that acquisition. Ultimately, in the back half of the year, they're going to shut down Ticketfly completely and rely on Eventbrite Music. That'll present some near-term challenges.
But I like CEO Julia Hartz. She's focused on the forest, not the trees. A lot of great language in the call and presentations. They're focusing on years, not quarters. She's our kind of CEO. Another interesting little side note there, because this is a global business, it was nice to see that they added Mercado Pago as a payment provider for their Latin American business.
All in all, to me, it's a business I like. I do own some shares. I'm looking at this pullback with some greed because I think there's a great market opportunity here for a business that is run very much in line with the things that we look for here.
Hill: There are a lot of different industries that we talk about where we say, "Look, there's going to be more than one winner in this space." There'll be more than one winner when it comes to event ticketing. But it seems like there's not going to be a ton of winners. How do you feel about Eventbrite -- when it comes to buying tickets to an event, there are a lot of different platforms out there. It really seems like, in five or 10 years from now, there's going to be fewer dominant players than we have right now.
Moser: I think you're right. I think that's why we saw some of the consolidation there with the Ticketfly acquisition, for example. Where Eventbrite focuses primarily is that smaller-to-mid-market event management. They're not focused on these big concerts and events. They're trying to help the smaller bands and events and whatnot gain some traction and have some low-cost ways to promote their events. They do focus on a particular market opportunity, which I'm encouraged by. And it's a big market opportunity when you look at it from a global perspective. They continue to do the right things.
Chris Hill has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Jason Moser owns shares of Eventbrite, Inc. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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My research efforts are aimed at the molecular design and fabrication of smart surfaces and materials, many of which mimic, replicate, or employ highly functional biological systems. We use the methods of self-assembly as well as surface-initiated polymerizations (grafting from) to modify surfaces with molecular or (bio)macromolecular films for applications in solar energy conversion, responsive coatings, superhydrophobic surfaces, and nanoscale lubrication. In this research, I employ graduate and undergraduate students to train a cadre of talented young minds in the molecular and interfacial aspects of biohybrid, bio-inspired, and bioreplica materials.
Biohybrid Solar Energy Conversion with Photosynthetic Proteins
Photosystem I (PSI) is one of two key protein complexes that efficiently converts sunlight to chemical energy to drive photosynthesis in green plants. Through collaboration with David Cliffel (VU Chemistry), we are investigating the fundamental issues affecting photo-assisted electron transfer properties of PSI, deposited as thin films on electrode surfaces. Our recent innovations in this area include interfacing PSI with p-doped silicon to achieve directional electron transfer and photocurrents of 0.9 mA/cm2, and integration of PSI with conducting polymers, nanoporous electrodes, and biological dyes to bolster photocurrents and photopotentials.
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We are developing different classes of smart materials for a host of applications. We have created new classes of poly(ionic liquid) coatings that function as anionic chameleons to rapidly adapt to and absorb their anionic environment. In collaboration with Douglas Adams (VU Civil & Environmental Engineering), we are investigating nano-scale components that report defects when incorporated into 3D-printed components, as well as coatings that report active corrosion from an underlying metal substrate. Separately, we have developed a new method called micromolding surface-initiated polymerization (mMSIP) where the growth of a polymer from a surface is confined within the features of a mold to produce a surface coating that replicates a target material. This approach offers a limitless supply of coating topographies through nature and a near-boundless array of materials compositions through synthetic chemistry that extend well beyond those in nature to generate superhydrophobic coatings with novel architectures and structures.
Selected Publications (from >90)
"Dynamic Anion-Adaptive Poly(ionic liquid) Films via Surface-Initiated Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization," I. Njoroge, M. W. Matson, and G. K. Jennings, J. Phys. Chem. C, 121, 20323-20334, 2017.
"Mediated Approaches to Photosystem I-based Biophotovoltaics," M. T. Robinson, E. A. Gizzie, F. Mwambutsa, D. E. Cliffel, and G. K. Jennings, Current Opinion in Electrochemistry," 5, 211-217, 2017.
"Probing Pore Wetting in Membrane Distillation Using Impedance: Early Detection and Mechanism of Surfactant-Induced Wetting," Y. M. L. Chen, Z. X. Wang, G. K. Jennings, and S. H. Lin, Env. Sci. Tech. Lett., 4, 505-510, 2017.
"Surface-Initiated Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of Dicyclopentadiene from the Vapor Phase," I. Njoroge, P. A. Kempler, X. L. Deng, S. T. Arnold, and G. K. Jennings, Langmuir, 33, 13903-13912, 2017.
"Photocatalytic Photosystem I/PEDOT Composite Films Prepared by Vapor-Phase Polymerization," M. T. Robinson, C. Simons, D. E. Cliffel, and G. K. Jennings, Nanoscale, 9, 6158-6166, 2017.
"Effect of Cross-linking on the Performance and Stability of Photocatalytic Photosystem I Films," S. Yang, M. T. Robinson, F. Mwambutsa, D. E. Cliffel, and G. K. Jennings, Electrochimica Acta, 222, 926-932, 2016.
"Photosystem I-Polyaniline/TiO2 Solid-State Solar Sells: Simple Devices for Biohybrid Solar Energy Conversion," E. A. Gizzie, J. S. Niezgoda, M. T. Robinson, A. G. Harris, G. K. Jennings, S. J. Rosenthal, and D. E. Cliffel, Energy & Environmental Science, 8, 3572-3576, 2015.
"Electrical Control of near-Field Energy Transfer between Quantum Dots and Two-Dimensional Semiconductors," D. Prasai, A. R. Klots, A. K. M. Newaz, J. S. Niezgoda, N. J. Orfield, C. A. Escobar, A. Wynn, A. Efimov, G. K. Jennings, S. J. Rosenthal, and K. I. Bolotin, Nano Letters, 15, 4374-4380, 2015.
"Integration of Photosystem I with Graphene Oxide for Photocurrent Enhancement," G. LeBlanc, E. Gizzie, G. K. Jennings, and D. Cliffel, Adv. Energy Mater., 4, 1301953, 2014.
"Micromolding Surface-Initiated Polymerization: A Versatile Route for Fabrication of Coatings with Microscale Surface Features of Tunable Height," C. A. Escobar, T. Cooksey, M. Spellings, and G. K. Jennings, Adv. Mater. Interfaces, 2014, DOI: 10.1002/admi.201400055.
"Surface Initiation from Adsorbed Polymer Clusters: A Rapid Route to Superhydrophobic Coatings," J. C. Tuberquia and G. K. Jennings, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 5, 2593-2598, 2013.
"Amplification of Surface-Initiated Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization of 5-(Perfluoro-n-alkyl)norbornenes by Macroinitiation," C. A. Escobar, R. Harl, K. Maxwell, N. Mahfuz, B. R. Rogers, and G. K. Jennings, Langmuir, 29, 12560-12571, 2013.
"Graphene: Corrosion Inhibiting Coating," D. Prasai, J. C. Tuberquia, Harl, R. R., G. K. Jennings, B. R. Rogers, and K.I. Bolotin, ACS Nano, 6, 1102-1108, 2012.
"Enhanced Photocurrents of Photosystem I Films on p-Doped Silicon," G. LeBlanc, G. Chen, E. A. Gizzie, G. K. Jennings, and D. Cliffel, Adv. Mater. 24, 5959-5962, 2012.
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FIA must punish Hamilton
Posted: 25th September 2011 by admin in Formula 1
Tags: Felipe Massa, FIA, Massa, race
Felipe Massa was left raging after the Singapore Grand Prix, a race which saw the Brazilian suffer a right-rear puncture due to contact with Lewis Hamilton. The moment followed another in qualifying, when the pair almost collided at Turn 19.
The touch during the race came as the duo battled on Lap 12, with Hamilton challenging on the outside of Memorial corner and losing part of his front wing as Massa's tyre deflated. The McLaren driver was handed a Drive-Through Penalty by FIA race stewards including former Grand Prix winner Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
"Again, he cannot use his mind," Ferrari's Massa told BBC Sport of Hamilton. "Even in qualifying, so can you imagine in the race? He could have caused a big accident and he's paying for that. I was in the middle (of the track) and then got a puncture, which cost me a lot.
"When the Safety Car came in I had the wrong tyres. The FIA must look at this and penalise him all the time. He can't even listen to his father, so can you imagine he listens to me?"
After the race, Massa was reported to have discussed the moment with Hamilton in the FIA Media Pen, with the former nudging the latter's shoulder.
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