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Protective effect of lupeol and its ester on cardiac abnormalities in experimental hypercholesterolemia
Sudhahar Varadarajan, Sekar Ashok Kumar, Sudharsan Periyasamy Thandavan, Palaninathan Varalakshmi
Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for the premature development of coronary heart disease and it has been shown to increase the incidence of myocardial ischemia and cardiac events. Pentacyclic triterpenes possess antiatherosclerotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects. To study the effect of plant derived triterpene, lupeol and its ester lupeol linoleate, on lipid status and biochemical changes on heart tissue, male albino Wistar rats were fed high-cholesterol diet (normal rat chow supplemented with 4% cholesterol and 1% cholic acid; HCD) for 30 days. There was a significant (p < 0.001) increase in the levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids along with augmented activities of lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase in the heart tissue. Triterpenes treatment reduced the above alterations produced in hypercholesterolemic rats. The transmembrane enzymes, namely Na+, K+-ATPase, Ca2+-ATPase and Mg2+-ATPase showed a decrease in their activities. Triterpenes treatment reversed these levels, prevented the hypertrophic cardiac histology and restored the normal ultrastructural architecture. In conclusion, lupeol and lupeol linoleate intervention minimized the lipid abnormalities and abnormal biochemical changes induced by HCD fed rats. This shows that triterpenes possess cardioprotective effects which will be beneficial in hypercholesterolemic condition. Out of these two triterpenes tested, lupeol linoleate appeared to be even more effective than lupeol.
Vascular Pharmacology
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vph.2006.12.005
Pentacyclic Triterpenes
Cholic Acid
Ca(2+) Mg(2+)-ATPase
Calcium-Transporting ATPases
Aspartate Aminotransferases
Alanine Transaminase
L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
Transmembrane enzymes
Varadarajan, S., Kumar, S. A., Periyasamy Thandavan, S., & Varalakshmi, P. (2007). Protective effect of lupeol and its ester on cardiac abnormalities in experimental hypercholesterolemia. Vascular Pharmacology, 46(6), 412-418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vph.2006.12.005
Protective effect of lupeol and its ester on cardiac abnormalities in experimental hypercholesterolemia. / Varadarajan, Sudhahar; Kumar, Sekar Ashok; Periyasamy Thandavan, Sudharsan; Varalakshmi, Palaninathan.
In: Vascular Pharmacology, Vol. 46, No. 6, 01.06.2007, p. 412-418.
Varadarajan, S, Kumar, SA, Periyasamy Thandavan, S & Varalakshmi, P 2007, 'Protective effect of lupeol and its ester on cardiac abnormalities in experimental hypercholesterolemia', Vascular Pharmacology, vol. 46, no. 6, pp. 412-418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vph.2006.12.005
Varadarajan S, Kumar SA, Periyasamy Thandavan S, Varalakshmi P. Protective effect of lupeol and its ester on cardiac abnormalities in experimental hypercholesterolemia. Vascular Pharmacology. 2007 Jun 1;46(6):412-418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vph.2006.12.005
Varadarajan, Sudhahar ; Kumar, Sekar Ashok ; Periyasamy Thandavan, Sudharsan ; Varalakshmi, Palaninathan. / Protective effect of lupeol and its ester on cardiac abnormalities in experimental hypercholesterolemia. In: Vascular Pharmacology. 2007 ; Vol. 46, No. 6. pp. 412-418.
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The purpose of eye tracking is to measure a person's point of gaze. However, there is almost always disparity between actual gaze location and the location recorded by the eye tracker. In most eye tracking research, people just take the data from eye trackers and accept the manufacturer's stated accuracy. We did a pilot study to test the accuracy of a commercial remote eye tracker. In the experiment, we inserted a slide between every two stimuli. The slide had a cross at the center of the screen located on an invisible triggering area of interest (AOI). Observers were asked to look at the cross to enable the next stimulus. There was a built-in calibration and validation at the beginning and after every five stimuli. After the experiment, we examined both the raw gaze data and the fixations exported from analysis software on the test slides. We found that the disparity between the actual target position and the reported gaze point was larger than the reported system calibration error on 40% of the trials. Two eye trackers of the same model were used in the experiment and we found that the two trackers were different in terms of tracking error. The result of the study helped us better determine the actual tracking error, which could help us better visualize and understand peoples' viewing patterns. The study also indicates that properly operating eye trackers is not as simple as claimed by manufactures.
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Out-of-control fires in Colorado send thousands fleeing and destroy around 600 homes
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a state of emergency over wildfires created and spread by high winds.
Colorado residents describe apocalyptic wildfire scenes where wind gusts blew debris 'like snakes' and smoke engulfed highways
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One witness told Insider the scene quickly changed from a clear blue sky to smoke and flames. Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency.
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Giant sequoias have long lived with fire, which has been critical in maintaining healthy forests, but recent wildfires have caused staggering losses.
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Route Fire burns hundreds of acres alongside Interstate 5 in California, resulting in multiple road closures
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Luxury ·Cuba
Here's what could happen to Cuban cigar prices
BYErik Sherman
August 23, 2015, 7:00 PM UTC
A Montecristo Cuban cigar box is displayed during the XVII Habanos Festival in Havana February 23, 2015. Cuban cigar-maker Habanos S.A. envisions gaining 25 percent to 30 percent of the U.S. premium cigar market if the United States lifts its trade embargo on Cuba, potentially selling 70 million to 90 million cigars per year, the company said on Monday. The prospect of the United States lifting is 53-year-old embargo improved after the United States and Cuba announced on December 17 their intention to restore diplomatic relations. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa (CUBA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) - RTR4QV3C
Photograph by Enrique de la Osa — Reuters
Forbidden pleasures are always the most pleasurable — and expensive. Last year, a cigar auction in London saw a lot of 50 Cuban cigars from 1992 go for $41,463. Cuban cigars have been the stuff of legend to U.S. smokers ever since President John Kennedy imposed broad import bans in 1962.
But with relations slowly thawing between the two countries, the entire cigar industry is wondering whether the supply of product to the U.S. will be reopened. And, if it is, what would happen to the price of a hand-rolled and aged Montecristo? Could the easy availability of Cuban cigars mean they will lose their cachet — and high price? Or will sudden increased demand overwhelm the hand-made supply and drive the cost of a smoke even higher on the global market than today?
There are strong arguments in either direction.
Currently, Americans traveling in Cuba can bring back $100 worth of cigars, thanks to the January 15, 2015 relaxation of trade restrictions under the Obama administration. That's a big change from a complete ban on new Cuban cigars. But even Secretary of State John Kerry's presence at the reopening of the U.S. Embassy to Cuba for the first time since 1961 doesn't mean that you'll be able to head to the corner tobacconist to light up a hand-rolled Cuban cigar. True opening of trade will still be tricky.
In 1996, Congress passed the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act, also known as the Helms-Burton Act, which locked into place the restrictions enacted by Kennedy. "Sanctions are typically issued by the executive branch as a regulation and don't require an action of Congress," Dan Newcomb, a sanctions lawyer at the firm Shearman & Sterling, told Fortune. "Until Helms-Burton is modified, the [President] doesn't have the power to change the import regulations very much." Until the House and Senate agree on some action and a president signs a bill into law, there will continue to be no commercial importing of Cuban cigars.
Of course, you could head to Cuba on some type of visit approved by the U.S. and pick up a handful of stogies. Typical prices for a cigar from a Havana tobacco shop now can run from $6, for a Partagás Serie D, No. 5, to $31 for a Cohiba Behike BHK 56. With 25 cigars to the box, that means $150 to $775. Plus, there's a 10% charge from the Cuban government to change U.S. dollars to the Cuban Peso. All in all, that can be an expensive pleasure.
Why prices could rise
Should Congress drop the barriers, the need to fly to Havana — or a country like Canada or the U.K., where importing Cuban cigars is legal — falls away. Cuban cigar-maker Habanos S.A., a joint venture between the Cuban state and Imperial Tobacco Group PLC, is optimistic about that scenario. According to Reuters, the company hopes to take 25% to 30% of the U.S. market and eventually hit 70%. The company says it could immediately sell between 70 million and 90 million cigars annually if the embargo came down.
And, as part of those assumptions, Habanos, may also be betting that increased demand could drive up global prices on Cuban cigars in general. A sharp increase in purchases coming from the U.S. would be met by the country's limited hand manufacturing capacity of about 150 million a year, which is about 1% of the world market. Basic economics and high demand for fixed supply could suggest rising prices.
But then look at what happened to Russian vodka
Vodka had been a major premier export of the Soviet Union and a good way to bring in foreign currency, much as cigars are for Cuba. After the collapse of the U.S.S.R., the consumption of vodka in the U.S. became increasingly popular. But the uptick in demand attracted competitors.
U.S. distillers as well as from other countries such as Finland, Sweden, Poland, and even Italy decided to ramp up their efforts. (Smirnoff, originally a Russian brand, has been made in North America for decades.) By 2013, Russia's most popular exported vodka, Stolichnaya Premium, fell out of the five top-selling brands in the U.S. and vodka imported from Russia dropped by 70 percent between 2012 and 2013. Consumers became accustomed to drinking vodka from many locations. That's not the way to sustain premium pricing.
The cachet of Cuban cigars
Cuban cigars are known for the quality of the tobacco, their tight rolling, and years of aging. "They're good and special," said Stephen Yocco, the cigar buyer for Leavitt & Peirce Tobacco in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Fortune. "Sometimes a little strong: not for everybody and not on an empty stomach, for sure." Like a good wine, that owes to the terroir, or the combined effect of geographic, soil characteristics, and climate.
The romance of the Cuban cigar legend might keep the product prices a bit higher for a while, but if Habanos really wants a majority share of American purchases, the company will have to accommodate people of a wide range of price sensitivity. To do so would require machine manufacturing, which could undermine the brand value and potentially make it just another cigar.
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According to Yocco, good cigars from other countries that run from $10 to $25, if retailers aren't jacking up the price, provide strong competition. There is a legal Cuban-like cigar industry in Miami, run by families that left the country, to say nothing of manufacturing in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, or Nicaragua. There are also trademark disputes, with some historical names currently in the hands of non-Cuban companies. It might be that many U.S. consumers would be confused, or actually have developed tastes for products from other locations.
Finally there is a question of whether Cuban cigars are as superior as memory and myth suggest. Experts often prefer them, but there can be quality control problems and some in the business say Cuban cigars are overrated. If that's true, wider availability could actually hurt pricing.
For the meantime, though, as they used to say long before the embargo, smoke 'em if you got 'em. Because your cheapest legal source is still a good airline flight and visa approval away.


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For this years charity event Urška Košir imagined heroes of our time who inspire many people. What all heroes have in common is that because of them the world is a better place and much more positive. Their life stories and actions are a great inspiration to many. They remind us to never lose hope, but they teach us that with helping others, change is always possible. In life, despite the challenges and obstacles, we can achieve anything… just like the fairy tales teach us. This year each hero was a mythical creature in the photos, among them was my brave mom who represented a Queen.
Other brave superheroes were Alen Kobilica, Savina Atai, Jana Koteska, Jadranka Juras, Maja Debelak, Aida Demiri and Petra Matos. The most interesting photo was a superman – Alen Kobilica, for which someone offered 1,000 euros. Photo of the glamorous Savina Atai, who depicts the goddess, was sold for 250 euros, photo of the lovely Jana Koteska, went to a tenderer for 200 euros. All other photos will be sold on the so-called silent auction and the money raised will go to Alen Kobilicas center Vidim cilj.
If you are wondering where did they get the beautiful costumes, they were actually made by a Mexican designer Joel Loyo, who in Mexico created for telenovela Rebelde and was led to Slovenia by love. The magical make-up and hairstyles created Luka Luka, Barbara K. Germ added the extraordinary glass jewelry and Jerneja P. Zhembrovskyy took care of the styling.
These heroes were challenged by a tough life experience which didn't brake them, but strengthened them. The auction is a lovely gesture to show others to stop for a moment and stop worrying about losing what we have, either it's our life possession or just materialism which doesn't make us who we are. The fear evaporates when you are faced with a life experience like these heroes endured. Take a minute and just say thank you for your health and the ability to achieve absolutely anything.


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Texan Manager: believe that his trading decisions are effective
Bill O'Brien, the Texan general manager in Houston, made a series of trade decisions before and in the middle of the season, aiming to win the super bowl. They didn't get there, but O'Brien thinks his trading decisions have worked.
Before the start of the season, the Texan traded two first round picks for laremy tunsil, the left interceptor, and Kenny stills. The former was selected into the professional bowl and consolidated the team's left offensive front, while the latter made 40 catches and reached the formation 561 yards and 4 times.
The Texan traded a third round draft for running guard Duke Johnson, who has pushed 820 yards in total this season to make five appearances. In addition, O'Brien traded a conditional fourth round draft for running guard Carlos Hyde. He became the team's number one running guard, breaking through thousands of yards.
O'Brien's trade took jadeven clowney, the cross setter, to a third round draft, with line guards Jacob Martin (3.5 arrests) and barkevious Mingo. Mingo blocked an opponent's kick in the playoffs. Then the Texans traded the draft for gareon Conley. He started six games for the Texan.
Two cities sign former MVP third baseman Donaldson on a four-year contract
January 15 as the last "big fish" in the free market, where third baseman Josh Donaldson belongs has always been the heart of many fans. Now, the show is finally over. It is reported that Donaldson has agreed to sign a four-year contract in Minnesota. And his joining is bound to add luster to the team with outstanding attacking ability.
According to reports, the two cities will pay Donaldson 84 million salaries, including 16 million team options including 8 million buyout fees. It also means that Donaldson will receive 92 million guaranteed salaries in four years, and his salary will exceed $100 million if the team option is implemented.
The 34 year old star third baseman has been selected for three All Star Games and was elected to the US League MVP in 2015. In the past two years suffering from injuries, Donaldson rebounded strongly last season, contributing 0.259 hit rate in 155 games, with 37 home runs and 94 points. Under his support, the Atlanta warriors formed a strike combination with Freddie Freeman and Ronald acunia, who contributed 116 home runs to help the warriors win the first place in the East for the second year in a row.
Antonio Gates retired
Antonio gates, one of the greatest lightning players in history, has officially announced his retirement decision, which has revolutionized the position of the near front.
Gates said in a statement: "in the NFL 16 seasons, 16 years for lightning, 8 times into the professional bowl, breaking a number of records It's really hard to officially announce this decision, but I'm leaving football. "
"I never thought that I could play football for such a long time, and I was lucky to play for only one team in my whole career. Thanks to lightning club, Dean spanos and his family, and the professional football league for giving me the chance to realize my dream and play my favorite sport. Thank you San Diego, Los Angeles, fans all over the country and around the world for your unwavering support. Without you, NFL wouldn't exist. "
"Although I retired today, I will continue to serve the lightning Club – but more in community related public activities Thank you for your love and support. Thank you, my children. I hope you can be proud of me, not only as a football star, but also as a father. Looking forward to the next chapter of my life, looking forward to continuing to live with the team and the fans. Thank you all for accompanying me through this unforgettable journey. "
Gates is a college basketball player with no Rugby experience. He was signed as a draft candidate in 2003 when he was caught in the eye of lightning. After that, he became one of the most prolific catchers in the league. He has played 116 times in the formation, with the most near front in history, ranking 7th in total history. Philip rivers' most trusted partner is him. He is unstoppable in the red zone. He often eats the defensive players raw with physical advantage and jumps to catch the ball in the air.
Shandong is still on the road!
Due to the unscientific design of CBA schedule, just after the game in Guangzhou, Shandong men's basketball team kept flying to Tianjin in the north. On January 16, Shandong men's basketball team ushered in the second consecutive away game, the opponent was Tianjin team. They will fly to Guangdong as soon as the match is over, and challenge the leading bank of Dongguan, Guangdong. The physical fitness of the match with Tianjin may have an impact on them.
This is the second time Shandong and Tianjin have played each other this season. On November 12, Shandong defeated Tianjin 96-82 at home. At that time, Shandong team was in the most difficult period. Hudson scored 21 points in 15-for-15 shooting and 2 points in that three-point game, and mace only grabbed 1 rebound in 13 points. Fortunately, Jia Cheng, a domestic player, scored 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Tao Hanlin scored 12 points and 15 rebounds. Shandong's domestic interior line occupied an absolute advantage, and Chen Peidong, a young general, scored 17 points, showing an eye-catching performance.
The beauty of the ten strong points in the 2019 playoffs
The dust is settled in the regular season of 2019, and ten playoff teams have been released. The American League has astronauts, Yankees, Shuangcheng, sportsmen and Guangguang. The judges of Tencent MLB strength list present the analysis of the top ten playoffs for the fans here for reference. Here is the United States:
No.1 seed: Houston cosmonaut, champion of the United States western region
Regular season record: 107-55
Regular season: 920-640
Team attack index: 0.848 (League 1)
Team self blame score: 3.66 (the third in the League)
Strength analysis: according to Bill James' formula, no matter what happens in the playoffs, the astronauts of 17-19 years are a dynastic team. But the astronauts with the best record in the regular season have only one goal this year – to win the championship again a year later, and the astronauts' lineup is totally championship level. The American League's Cy Young Award will be awarded between Justin velander and Gretel Cole, the top two starters, while the mid-season trade of granki will give the team another three pitches.
United States Division: Titan defeats crow on the gram below 28-12
This week's first U.S. division was played by Titan away to challenge the first Raven in the league.
After the start of the game, the Raven attack team was the first to make a mistake. The passing from the quarterback Lamar Jackson to the near forward mark Andrews was intercepted by the Titan security guard Kevin Byard and attacked 31 yards back. Titan grabbed the ball. Titan made use of this error to reach the array successfully. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill connected jonnu Smith, the near end forward, with one hand receiving the array. Titan 7-0 crow won the first place in the away field.
The Raven attack team met four gears and one yard at 45 yards of our side. The Raven decided to play hard. Jackson failed to get the first attack, and Titan again made the ball right conversion. Titan took back the ball right, only used one attack to reach the formation again, quarterback taneshir middle long pass 45 yards outside the line to take over kalif Raymond (kalif Raymond) to complete the formation. Titan 14-0 raven, expand the lead.
Before the end of the first half, raven's 14-0 fall was a rare dilemma for the home team this season. The attack team improved, completing three shifts twice in a row, but failed to move forward at 30 yards in Titan's half-time. Finally, Justin Tucker could only be sent to hit a 49 yard free kick. Raven 3-14 Titan, raven finally broke the scoring gap.
Parse! Does tyron Lew really understand LeBron James?
When it comes to the 2015-16 season, it must be remembered by the fans. LeBron James led the Cavaliers all the way, and finally won the Cavaliers' first NBA championship in history by 93-89 victory over Golden State Warriors in the world war seven. At the same time, this trophy is also the first one of the four major leagues in Cleveland history.
However, in the following years, the Cleveland Cavaliers changed dramatically. In the 2016-17 season, they met again with Golden State Warriors in the finals. Finally, the warriors won the championship directly by 4-1. During the offseason, young leader Owen and the Cavaliers broke up completely, and then went to Boston Celtic with hatred for James.
In the 2017-18 season, despite the lack of Owen's help, James still showed the improper courage to lead the Cavaliers to the Finals again. But this time, James lost even worse. In the finals of that year, the warriors swept the Cavaliers directly. Coupled with some negative internal Cavaliers, James is still determined, it's time to leave. In the following 2018-19 season, the Cavaliers officially began to disintegrate, and the players were sent away in a large area, even Tyrone Lew could not escape.
Terence Davis: understanding NASS' criticism, I will try to be better
January 9, today, the Dragon away challenge Hornets game is currently in progress. Before the game, raptors guard Terence Davis was interviewed by the media.
In the game against the Blazers, Davis only played for 8 minutes, shooting 2-for-0, getting 2 rebounds, 1 assists and 1 block. After the game, raptors coach Nick NASS said Davis had a bad performance and he should have done better.
In this regard, Davis said that when he saw such a play, every coach he worked with would have such an expression. He understands Nash's criticism, and he will become better. At the same time, he also appreciates Nash's treatment of players in a way that is both harsh and loving.
Summary of mlb8: Yankee 3-0 sweeps two cities to advance to the championship
On October 8, Beijing time, four games of the playoffs of the major league of American professional baseball were contested. Among them, Yankee became the first team to advance to the championship, and the two cities were eliminated. The two division matches of the League of nations came to life and death. Today's game is as follows: astronauts 3-10 ray (2-1 total score), warriors 4-5 Cardinals (2-2 total score), dodge 1-6 nationals (2-2 total score), Yankees 5-1 double cities (3-0 total score).
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Ray won the space man at home, avoiding being swept. Starting pitcher Charlie Morton continued to play well. In the 5.0 innings, he lost 1 point in three hits, sent out 9 strikeouts, and took the first winning shot in the playoffs. Although relay pitcher Roy lost 2 points in the 0.2 innings, the following pitchers did not lose points again.
Of course, the key to winning this game is the brilliant playing line. If you knock out 12 hits, you will get 10 points, among which kylmer fired three-point guns to lay a good situation at the beginning of the game. MIDOS scored 2 points, ADAMES scored 3 hits, 3 hits, 1 score and ran back to 2 points. Eight of the 10 hitters on the court hit.
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On the morning of November 9, Beijing time, the NHL regular season of 2019-20 season continued. Edmonton oil man team was at home to welcome the New Jersey Devils on the road trip to western Canada. With three goals in the second quarter, the oilman finally beat the devil 4-0. Oil man goalkeeper finished the first time in the harvest season, and Mike Davey's record of scoring in eight consecutive games continues.
Although the oilman team has won three consecutive victories before, two of them are opponents who are lucky to beat through overtime. The oilman team showed its original shape to a certain extent when facing the strong blue tone in the game, and could not cope with the impact of the opponents in the front and back games. However, the team will have hope to win against the weaker devil team in this game, which is a short-term away game in California The brigade has a good start.
Devil's performance this season is not ideal, but in the past few games, the team has made some progress. In the previous three overtime games, the team won two of them. Although in the game against Calgary flame, the team was defeated by the opponent, but their attack scored at least two goals, compared with the beginning of the season Great progress, although the team back-to-back in this game, but also have the opportunity to break cold.
Disney's fourth quarter turnover increased 34% year on year. Did you choose Disney to go to the United States?


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As far as survey locations go, it doesn't get much better than island hopping in the Maldives!
Gardline has recently completed a survey for the Nationwide Submarine Cable Project, in the Maldives, using multi-purpose survey vessel the MV Duke.
The vessel is capable of a wide range of technical work including seismic, multi-beam, side scan and drop cores.
The scope of work for this particular job included multi-beam bathymetry from 3m to 2,800m water depth, topographic work and diver swim surveys at all landing sites.
No doubt the captain and crew were kept busy negotiating the many reefs but hopefully they had a moment to sit back and enjoy the view!


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This week's Lunch and Learn session for public diplomacy staffers presented a panel of public affairs experts from the world of politics and corporate crisis communications.
Public diplomacy and public relations are cousins, but with clear differences — nowhere more pronounced than in the area of crisis and political communication. This sparked a fascinating compare-and-contrast exercise among the capacity crowd of communicators.
Nearly every panelist stressed the importance of "relatability:" Alex Conant spoke of a politician's "authenticity;" Sarah Peck, of working to explain congressional votes in terms the average person understands. Foreign policy is also devilishly complex. Moreover, foreign policy can rarely be attributed to a single person. How to make our positions relatable and authentic? No single answer came out.
Gary Meltz offered key pointers for the world of political combat: poke holes in adversaries' arguments and "introduce risk" for those who might be planning an attack.
From the four speaker's accounts, an image emerged of their operating environment: a tight war-room atmosphere built for the age of social media. An audience member explained the State Department environment of multiple clearances for every significant statement. Meltz' first reaction was to "make the best of a raw deal" and everyone joined him in delivering some practical tips.
In fact, the session contained a lot useful reminders for PD practitioners.
Conant: Build relationships with people who will endorse your position or defend you when you're attacked.
Chaz Cirame and Peck: Boil down policies to short points, with graphs where possible, and emphasize those rather than press releases and position papers, which increasingly go unread, even by reporters.
Conant: It's essential that a communication profession be in the room when the lawyers and executives (PD'ers, read "embassy country team and ambassador") are crafting policy decisions.
Frankie Sturm, a co-director of the Lunch and Learn series who works in State Department Public Affairs, recruited the panel. Although the Council leaves topic selection to our associate members, I would suggest this is a vein worth exploring.
Last Wednesday's panel focused on media relations and reputation management, as well as crisis communications. Other specialties of public relations, aimed at marketing concepts and ideas, employ broader strategies that involve educational and cultural tactics. I would love to get PD folks in the room with PR advisors to the nonprofit and government sectors to compare notes; they would learn from each other.
But Wednesday's session carried important lessons for this time, when public diplomacy must defend our elected government in the international arena. The panel described a more aggressive approach than embassy press offices have taken heretofore.
The tension showed when a questioner stood and asked, "Shouldn't government communications reject those tactics, no matter how effective?"
Debate ensued. Meltz summed up: "You're here to make the world better, we're here to operate in the world that exists."
JBJohnson
Joe B. Johnson consults on government communication and technology after a career in the United States Foreign Service and seven years in the private sector. He is an instructor for the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, where he teaches strategic planning for public diplomacy. Read More
Categories: Activity, PDC Event, Practice, Public Diplomacy CouncilBy JBJohnson December 4, 2017
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Trpimirovići su hrvatska vladarska dinastija iz koje su u ranom srednjem vijeku birani hrvatski knezovi, a kasnije kraljevi. Ime je dobila po rodonačelniku knezu Trpimiru koji je živio u prvoj polovici 9. stoljeća i za čije vladavine se bilježi prvo važno spominjanje hrvatskog imena (Dux Chroatorum).

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Trpimirovići su bili vladarska dinastija koja je u prvoj polovici 9. stoljeća zasjela na prijestolje Primorske Hrvatske. Patrimonijalni posjedi Trpimirovića (lat. terra regalis, territorium regale) nalazili su se na području između Trogira i Splita (danas Kaštela – Stombrate, solinsko područje i Klis odakle su vladali), te Splita i Omiša (u poljičkom primorju), a kasnije i u drugim krajevima. S tih posjeda vladari su ubirali prihode (tribatum) što su ih plaćali kmetovi.

Poslije smrti kneza Trpimira, vlast u Hrvatskoj privremeno je preuzeo Domagoj, pripadnik druge vladarske kuće, da bi 878. godine vlast prešla na Trpimirovog sina Zdeslava († 879.), a oko 892. opet na njegova brata Muncimira († o. 910.).

Vladari iz dinastije isprva su vladali kao franački vazali. Sukobljavali su se s Mletačkom Republikom i Bizantom, a pretkraj 9. stoljeća ostvarili su veću samostalnost.

Kralj Tomislav je u 10. stoljeću ujedinio Panonsku i Primorsku Hrvatsku te stvorio Hrvatsko Kraljevstvo. Prema oskudnim povijesnim izvorima za njegove vladavine, Hrvatska je bila moćna država. Na vanjskopolitičkom planu, održavao je savezništvo sa Svetom Stolicom i uspješno se obranio od prodora Mađara, dok je na domaćem planu sudjelovao na crkvenim saborima održanima u Splitu 925. i 928. godine. Borba s Bizantom i Mletačkom Republikom za dalmatinske gradove nastavljena je i u 10. i 11. stoljeću.

Tomislavovi nasljednici nisu uspjeli zadržati stabilnu vlast, pa je zemlju sredinom 10. stoljeća zahvatila dinastička kriza. U borbu između braće Miroslava i Mihajla Krešimira II. umiješao se hrvatski ban Pribina, ukorist potonjeg što je rezultiralo ubojstvom kralja Miroslava 949. godine.

Politički i društveni oporavak zemlje dogodio se u vrijeme vladavine Stjepana Držislava, za kojeg splitski kroničar Toma Arhiđakon (1200. – 1268.) piše da je primio znakove kraljevske časti te da se od njegova vremena hrvatski vladari nazivaju kraljevima Dalmacije i Hrvatske.

Poslije smrti kralja Stjepana Držislava o. 997. godine, naslijedila su ga tri sina; Svetoslav Suronja, Krešimir III. i Gojslav. Dvojica mlađe braće pobunila su se protiv Svetoslava Suronje, što je izazvalo novi dinastički sukob, koji je završio Svetoslavovim zbacivanjem s prijestolja. Vlast su zajednički preuzeli Krešimir III. i Gojslav. Od Svetoslava i njegova sina Stjepana nastala je loza Svetoslavića, koji su upravljali Slavonijom, a Krešimirovi potomci činili su drugi ogranak, Krešimiroviće, koji su nastavili vladati Hrvatskim Kraljevstvom.

Dinastija je svoj vrhunac doživjela za vladavine Petra Krešimira IV. († o. 1074.), koji je konsolidirao i proširio kraljevstvo, a ugasila se 1091. smrću njegova sinovca Stjepana II., nasljednika kralja Zvonimira koji nije ostavio muškog nasljednika.

Titule hrvatskih vladara iz roda Trpimirovića

Iako je njemački benediktinac Gottschalk († o. 868.) nazivao Trpimira "kraljem" (rex), što je bio odraz njegove samostalne vlasti, ipak su Trpimirovići u 9. i početkom 10. stoljeća najčešće koristili titule dux, dominus, comes ili princeps, koje se uglavnom prevode kao "knez" ili "vojvoda".

Prvi spomen vladarske titule kod Trpimirovića nalazi se na Trpimirovoj darovnici koja se datira u 852. godine, a gdje stoji Dux Chroatorum. Jedan od Trpimirovih nasljednika, Branimir, naslovljen je na kamenom natpisu kao comes, dok ga papa Ivan X. u pismu naziva "princepsom", a na jednom mjestu i "comesom". Trpimirov sin, Muncimir je na kamenom natpisu tituliran kao "princeps", a u dokumentu kao "dux", dok se Stjepan Držislav na jednom kamenom natpisu pojavljuje kao "dux magnus". Poslije Tomislava, koji je u papinom pismu i zaključcima splitskog crkvenog sabora naveden kao "rex", a u kronici Tome Arhiđakona Historia Salonitana kao "dux", hrvatski vladari se sve češće pojavljuju u izvorima s titulom "rex". U istoj kronici piše da je Stjepan Držislav bio okrunjen za kralja i da su otada on i njegovi nasljednici nosili titulu rex Dalmatiae atque Croatiae.

Hrvatski vladari do kraja 11. stoljeća

Kneževi Primorske Hrvatske

 Trpimir I. (c. 845. – 864.)
 Zdeslav (864., 876./878. – 879.)
 Domagoj (864. – 876.) – nije iz roda Trpimirovića
 Iljko ? (876. – 876./878.) – nije iz roda Trpimirovića
 Branimir (879. – c. 892.) – nije iz roda Trpimirovića
 Muncimir (c. 892. – c. 910.)
 Tomislav (c. 910. – c. 925.)

Kraljevi Hrvatske

 Tomislav (c. 925. – c. 928.)
 Trpimir II. (c. 928. – c. 935.)
 Krešimir I. (c. 935. – c. 945.)
 Miroslav (c. 945. – 949.)
 Mihajlo Krešimir II. (949. – c. 969.)
 Stjepan Držislav (c. 969. – c. 997.)
 Svetoslav Suronja (c. 997. – c. 1000.)
 Gojslav (c. 1000. – c. 1020.)
 Krešimir III. (1000. – c. 1030.)
 Stjepan I. (c. 1030. – 1058.)
 Petar Krešimir IV. (1058. – 1074.)
 Dmitar Zvonimir (1075. – 1089.)
 Stjepan II. (1089. – 1091.)
 Petar Snačić (1093. – 1097.)

Povezani članci

 Obiteljsko stablo dinastije Trpimirović
 Starohrvatska kruna

Izvori

Literatura

 Goldstein, Ivo, Hrvatski rani srednji vijek, Novi Liber, Zagreb, 1995.
 Šišić, Ferdo, Povijest Hrvata, pregled povijesti hrvatskog naroda 600. – 1526., prvi dio, Marjan tisak, Split, 2004.

Vanjske poveznice

 Trpimirovići, Hrvatska enciklopedija

Hrvatska za narodnih vladara
Vladarske dinastije

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Celebrity hair-stylist Sascha Breuer told us about how to use the hotstyle for different hair-styles.
The sweet model was styled by Sascha and looked absolutely gorgeous with messy long hair.
Before using it, you create a profile on the styler to ensure optimal heat-treatment of the hair and minimum damage.
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Holy Smoke! The Future of Juul and the E-Cig Industry
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Earlier in February of this year, Bloomberg reported that the e-cigarette maker Juul was expecting to triple its profit in 2019 – despite minor setbacks at the fag end (no pun intended) of '18. Another number that has grown in the same time period is that of teen smokers and vapers in the United States, dramatically counteracting years of effort to curb the menace. In June, the city of San Francisco voted to ban e-cigs – legislation it had been debating for a while. Maybe, we won't call it the 'Fog City' anymore, eh?
Our student intern, Kabir Mahrotri, decided to deep dive into the Juul story and write a piece on where he thinks the electronic cigarette industry is heading. Read on!
Starting with a little history…
The modern Electronic Cigarette (or e-cigs as they are popularly known) was created in 2003 by a Chinese pharmacist after his dad died of lung cancer due to heavy smoking. But it really exploded in the U.S and U.K in 2017. It was originally created as an alternative for smokers. Vaping is considered less harmful than traditional smoking. Regular cigarettes consist of around 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic. Whereas e-cigarettes heat nicotine flavorings and other chemicals to create a water vapor that you inhale, which is purported to be a better alternative.
Though it sounds like a good idea, there has been a lot of controversy around e-cigs, as many teenagers around the world have started vaping, resulting in them getting addicted to nicotine. Obviously, companies that produce electronic cigarettes set age restrictions, and disclaimers on the packaging are de rigueur in most countries. However, as almost every teen out there knows – it is still very easy to get your hands on one.
Back to the present: A look at Juul's market standing
Whether or not you buy into the 'vaping is healthy' adage, there is no denying that e-cigs as an investment opportunity is really attractive. While researching this trend, I have found that 'Juul' is one of the most popular and successful brands leading the e-cig bandwagon.
The company is worth around 38 billion dollars and was originally developed by Pax Labs. It later broke away from its parent company and spun off into its own, capturing 75% of the e-cig market in 3 years. By the end of 2019, they are expected to sell 3.4 billion dollars worth of products, almost 3 times as much as in 2018. According to Pitchbook Data, Juul is currently the second-most valuable VC-backed name in the whole of the States. Vape that, huh?
Juul's growth since launch I Source: Sharepost
The list of Juul investors includes notable names like Tiger Global Management, Tao Capital, and mutual fund firm Fidelity Investments. In June of 2018, when Juul went looking for finances, the company was reportedly valued at $16 billion and ended its funding call with $1.2 in the capital. TPG Capital – one of the largest private equity investment companies in America – made headlines when it declined to invest in Juul due to ethical concerns.
Furthermore, Altria Group Inc. – an American corporation, and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco – bought a 35% stake in Juul on December 20, 2018. Altria has dramatically underperformed the market lately due to uncertainty regarding declines in smoking rates. It's ironic that Altria's own e-cigarette product, Mark Ten, has been suffering in the market but the bigwigs felt they could make a big investment in Juul.
Altria now has a high debt load after the purchase, but their new investment offers a unique international growth opportunity, and their robust balance sheet is strong enough to overcome the additional debt. Altria is offering a 6.3% dividend yield, which is much higher than its 10-year average yield because of steady dividend growth along with a falling share price in recent months.
So, how cool is Juul really?
At the time of writing this, Juul has partnered with Indonesia-based PT Jagad Utama Lestari – a distributor known for selling Apple Inc. products in the country. This is Juul's most ambitious foray in the international market and with Indonesia being a tobacco haven, this move could bring in the serious bucks for sure. According to the World Health Organization, tobacco smokers make up 35% of Indonesia's 264 million population. Indonesia – Southeast Asia's largest economy – also ranks second in terms of the number of cigarettes sticks sold, lagging behind only China.
It is already known the e-cig maker is also looking to expand into other Asian countries like Japan and India. However, these will be harder to penetrate due to regulatory reasons. India, for instance, is debating whether e-cigs constitute 'drugs' and should be banned. India currently has 45,000 vapers (according to the Indian Vaping Industry Association) and it's leading tobacco products brand ITC is able to sell its line of electronic vaping devices in only 17 of the country's 29 states.
And we don't have to look at foreign shores to understand the uphill climb that Juul, and the e-cigarette industry in general, faces. San Francisco recently passed legislation (the first of its kind nonetheless), to ban the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes in order to curb its growing number of vapers – mostly teenagers. It was reported that the number of teens using vaping devices in the American city stood at 4.9 million; growing by 1.5 million in just over a year. Livermore, in California, has already followed suit with a similar law.
What all of this means for investors
As expected Juul, and other e-cig brands, are gearing up to fight the legislation. However, investing in Juul is still very risky as last year, many of their flavored products were taken off the market for being particularly popular among the young crowd. The raison d'etre for e-cigs is to help smokers and offer them a healthier alternative, which is why they are flavored. However, many now feel that the sweet flavors are the main reason more teens are being attracted to these products. Last November, Juul had to stop selling some of its best selling flavors like 'Mango' from its brick-and-mortar shops. The FDA also announced that it would restrict sales of flavored cartridge-based e-cigs in convenience stores and gas stations, and only allow them in licensed vape shops where it would be easier to enforce age restrictions.
This particular move did not really affect Juul's sales by much, but it is indicative of the legal trouble Juul, and the entire industry it spearheads, could get into in the coming future – troubles that the investor community would do well to heed. Statistically speaking, the electronic cigarette industry stood at $11.5 billion in 2018 and is expected to post a CAGR of 21.6% in the next five years. But legislation, product innovation, and changing consumer preferences will play a big role in fulfilling this prediction. As I see it; in the short term, investing in companies like Juul does seem lucrative but the long-term view is intensely risky and as unpredictable as the China-America trade feud has turned out to be this volatile year.
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The Definition of Active Resistance in Criminal Law
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Active Resistance Involves Physical Contact
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By Timothy Roufa
You've seen it numerous times on television, on newscasts, even in the movies, probably without knowing that it has a legal name: active resistance. The term refers to situations in which an individual resists or impedes the actions of a law enforcement officer and comes into physical contact with him in the process.
Active Resistance vs. Resisting Arrest
Resisting arrest typically involves active resistance, but active resistance does not always mean that the individual was resisting arrest. Consider this scenario: There's a mob scene in a public venue, maybe a park. Police are trying to break it up. In response, one of the individuals involved in the gathering shoves a police officer. Maybe he does this so he can flee the scene before arrests are made, but if officers have not attempted to arrest him, this doesn't rise to the level of resisting arrest – yet. He might push the officer to protect a friend or even without realizing that the individual was a police officer.
Whatever his reasons, he made contact with the officer and as such offered active resistance in the unfolding scene. He took physical action in the commission of an event.
Active Resistance vs. Passive Resistance
Criminal law also provides for something called passive resistance. The best way to describe passive resistance is to apply the literal definition of the word "passive." Merriam-Webster offers three definitions:
Acted upon by an external agency
Lacking in energy or will
Induced by an outside agency
All infer indifference to or ignorance of an outside force. Passive resistance might occur if the individual was pushed into the officer by someone else. It could occur if he lost consciousness and collapsed at the officer's feet, tripping him and causing him to fall.
And what if the mob simply staged a sit-in? No physical violence was involved – they simply planted their posteriors on the grass. It, too, is passive resistance, at least until an officer tries to lift one of the protesters to his feet and the individual attempts to pull away or otherwise use physical force to prevent it from happening. Then the situation potentially becomes one of active resistance, depending on the individual's response.
Possible Defenses and Probable Penalties
More often than not, active resistance is a component of a more serious charge of resisting arrest or as part of the commission of another crime. It is not often cited as a crime by itself. Active resistance can be used to justify excessive force by police officers, and it often is. For example, if a suspect is tasered in the process of apprehension or arrest, law enforcement will almost certainly cite his active resistance as the reason.
Likewise, a suspect might allege that he was merely defending himself against police brutality when he made physical contact with the officer. It can be a real legal gray area.
Resistance in General
There are at least ten different types of recognized resistance in criminal law, and each falls into one of the above two categories – or, at least, it's supposed to. Turning one's back on a police officer and ignoring him is non-responsive resistance. Physical assault on an officer is active resistance, and it is subject to penalties of its own.
The division between passive and active resistance is typically determined in court when the overall circumstances of the situation are weighed: what, when, how, why and where.
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In the final fling, India hopes to pack a punch
Pakistan's turnaround has been remarkable. It had picked itself up from the canvas, coach Mickey Arthur noted on the eve of the game. As India seeks to defend the title it won four years ago, Kohli will want to deliver the knockout blow.
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London 17 June, 2017 22:40 IST
Virat Kohli (left) with his Pakistan counterpart Sarfraz Ahmed at The Oval in London on Saturday. - AFP
Only two weeks ago, India and Pakistan met in Birmingham, producing the sort of contest that has now become familiar. India was dominant and thrilling; Pakistan, for all its desire to jettison its '20th century' approach to one-day cricket, was a shambles. And yet a fortnight later the two teams meet again, this time in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.
INDIA'S ROAD TO THE FINAL
PAKISTAN'S ROAD TO THE FINAL
In the interim, India has been the India of recent vintage, crushing South Africa and Bangladesh. Pakistan has simply been the Pakistan of forever: in crisis one moment, inspired the next. After that hiding at Edgbaston, Sarfraz Ahmed's men have beaten South Africa and then stunned England in the semifinals.
The eyes of the cricket world will be on the Oval on Sunday as the neighbours clash in the final of a major tournament for the first time since 2007. India will be confident, having battered Bangladesh two days ago at Edgbaston. The top three have all scored runs this tournament, not least Virat Kohli, who in his first global competition as captain stands one game away from the trophy. India's bowlers have been hugely effective, taking wickets in the middle overs to strangle opponents.
India v Pakistan — Where players attain hero status
Between overs 11 and 40, they have claimed 19 wickets from the three group games, more than any other side. Pakistan's bowlers, however, are only second, having claimed 18 wickets over the same period. Against England, they demonstrated that they could get the ball to reverse swing early, and on a grippy Cardiff surface knocked the host out. Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan and the returning Mohammed Amir—who is likely to replace Rumman Raees—will be a handful again. Hasan Ali in particular has been splendid, taking 10 wickets, providing vital breakthroughs. This is India, though, and Pakistan will have to banish the demons of defeats past: in the last six matches in ICC events, it is India which has triumphed.
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R. Ashwin had taping on his knee in training and although the injury did not appear serious, Kohli has Umesh Yadav, who took three for 30 against Pakistan in the opener, to call on.


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What's the saying, "hope springs eternal"? It seems that every time spring rolls around, we get motivated to clear out the cobwebs and do some serious decluttering. Why not take that opportunity to make a little money at the same time? We think you've earned it after all that work spring cleaning. Here are eight ways you can turn clutter into cash.
1. Have a Garage Sale. This is a tried and true approach to selling lots of stuff. To maximize your earning potential, advertise with a local newspaper or on Craigslist and give folks an idea of what types of things you'll be selling. Put up plenty of highly visible, easy to read signs in your neighborhood. Make sure your merchandise is clean and clearly priced. Create a festive atmosphere by playing some music and get potential buyers in the mood to spend. Display smaller items up on tables rather than on the ground, and then price to sell! A garage sale is not the venue to get top dollar for your great grandmother's china.
2. Use the Web. List individual items on eBay, Craigslist, Amazon, or other specialty sites. With some of these options, you may have to do some shipping, but you won't have to deal with a crowd of hagglers at a garage sale. Do some online research and list your items for a realistic price, write a compelling description that discloses any flaws, and also take lots of clear, attractive photos to accompany your ad.
3. Donate to Charity for a Tax Deduction. Going this route involves making money a little more indirectly, but it still counts … and you'll be supporting a good cause. Ask ahead about any restrictions on particular types of items your charity will accept. Don't donate anything that is damaged or soiled, and be sure to request a receipt for tax purposes. There are some restrictions and requirements for charitable deductions, so do your homework. This can be a great outlet for your garage sale leftovers as well.
4. Consider Consigning. This is a nice way to go if you want someone else to negotiate with potential buyers. Consignment stores will take a percentage of the sale and may automatically reduce your selling price periodically if the piece hasn't sold. Be sure to ask about all of their policies up front. You may have to transport larger pieces to the store yourself or else pay to have the store pick them up from your home. Always find out what will happen if your piece doesn't find a buyer.
5. Sell Specialty Items to Retailers. Many stores sell both new and used goods. If you have an old guitar, for example, you'll probably fare better selling it to a music store that already has a market for used instruments. Clean it up and bring it in to see if they'll buy it outright or perhaps consign it for you.
6. Take out a Classified Ad. This is another old-school approach, but it can still work. Many newspapers now offer opportunities to display your ad online. Write a great description and be sure to use persuasive advertising language. If you need inspiration, look at how sellers of comparable new goods describe their merchandise in print and online ads.
7. Trade in and Trade up. Some retailers will give you credit toward new merchandise when you trade in your old items. This is particularly common with phones and other high-tech gadgets. If your spring cleaning turns up some old electronics and you're in the market for replacing them, you may do very well with this option.
8. Sell to the Highest Bidder. Auction houses are a great outlet for antiques, collectibles, and items too valuable to sell in a garage sale. You won't have as much control over your selling price beyond a minimum price, called a "reserve," but auctions can attract passionate buyers. If you have something highly desirable, look into auction houses in your area. Be sure to ask about any commissions or other fees that will be deducted from your sales price.
With a little effort and know-how your spring cleaning efforts can pay off big time!


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For each track in the playlist, we look at the danceability metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: Danceability describes how suitable a track is for dancing based on a combination of musical elements including tempo, rhythm stability, beat strength, and overall regularity. A value of 0.0 is least danceable and 1.0 is most danceable.
This graphs shows the distribution of the danceability of all the songs in the playlist.
For each track in the playlist, we look at the energy metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: Energy is a measure from 0.0 to 1.0 and represents a perceptual measure of intensity and activity. Typically, energetic tracks feel fast, loud, and noisy. For example, death metal has high energy, while a Bach prelude scores low on the scale. Perceptual features contributing to this attribute include dynamic range, perceived loudness, timbre, onset rate, and general entropy.
This graphs shows the distribution of the energy of all the songs in the playlist.
Speechiness
For each track in the playlist, we look at the speechiness metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: Speechiness detects the presence of spoken words in a track. The more exclusively speech-like the recording (e.g. talk show, audio book, poetry), the closer to 1.0 the attribute value. Values above 0.66 describe tracks that are probably made entirely of spoken words. Values between 0.33 and 0.66 describe tracks that may contain both music and speech, either in sections or layered, including such cases as rap music. Values below 0.33 most likely represent music and other non-speech-like tracks.
This graphs shows the distribution of the speechiness of all the songs in the playlist.
Instrumentalness
For each track in the playlist, we look at the instrumentalness metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: Predicts whether a track contains no vocals. "Ooh" and "aah" sounds are treated as instrumental in this context. Rap or spoken word tracks are clearly "vocal". The closer the instrumentalness value is to 1.0, the greater likelihood the track contains no vocal content. Values above 0.5 are intended to represent instrumental tracks, but confidence is higher as the value approaches 1.0.
This graphs shows the distribution of the instrumentalness of all the songs in the playlist.
For each track in the playlist, we look at the liveness metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: Detects the presence of an audience in the recording. Higher liveness values represent an increased probability that the track was performed live. A value above 0.8 provides strong likelihood that the track is live.
This graphs shows the distribution of the liveness of all the songs in the playlist.
For each track in the playlist, we look at the acousticness metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: A confidence measure from 0.0 to 1.0 of whether the track is acoustic. 1.0 represents high confidence the track is acoustic.
This graphs shows the distribution of the acousticness of all the songs in the playlist.
For each track in the playlist, we look at the valence metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: A measure from 0.0 to 1.0 describing the musical positiveness conveyed by a track. Tracks with high valence sound more positive (e.g. happy, cheerful, euphoric), while tracks with low valence sound more negative (e.g. sad, depressed, angry).
This graphs shows the distribution of the valence of all the songs in the playlist.
For each track in the playlist, we look at the tempo metric given by Spotify and defined as follows: The overall estimated tempo of a track in beats per minute (BPM). In musical terminology, tempo is the speed or pace of a given piece and derives directly from the average beat duration.
This graphs shows the distribution of the tempo of all the songs in the playlist.


In the first article I gave some context for our lens summit. In this article I'll provide some rationale for our lens choice, testing method, and processing, along with our motivation.
The initial incentive was to compare our fastest lenses, after we realised that between us we have the three available f/1.2 lenses for Pentax K mount. Then, because neither of us are fixated on shooting that wide open, we expanded the comparison to other more-or-less "normal" lenses.
I gave the six lenses in the test single-letter codes for convenience.
Unfortunately I left two lenses in a drawer, the PEN F 40mm and the Leica Macro-Elmarit 60mm. I've looked at both extensively on this site in the past. Do a search in the side panel if you are interested. Sorry for the omissions. I blame my oversight on the desire to finish cooking dinner!
We shot on two different camera systems with similar sensor sizes. Robbie did the APS-C shoot on a Pentax K-5. I used the Olympus E-PL2, a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) unit. The Pentax lenses were attached to the PEN using a K-mount to MFT mount adapter. Actually, it's a tilt adapter, since it's the most solid of those I own. But of course we did not use the tilt function!
I should note that the Zeiss lens is the variant in K mount, which is no longer made. So it worked just fine off the same adapter.
The Olympus M.Zuiko, being an MFT native lens, did not need an adapter on the PEN. But we could not use this on the Pentax. I threw it into the comparison at the last minute as an extra data point.
The use of the PEN camera raises a question: Why did I shoot lenses on a sensor size they were not made for (M.Zuiko excepted)? First, consider that none of these lenses are actually built for APS-C. The first five all cover the so-called "full frame" of 135 film. So in fact none of them provide a normal field of view even on the Pentax K-5.
The main reason is that I can mount lenses from dozens of systems on the PEN series bodies. They make a handy back-end for these sorts of comparisons, whereas the large flange distance of the K-mount means it's restricted to a much smaller subset of glass. In addition, I predicted that it would be easier to get focus and consistent exposure on the PEN, making the rather tedious process somewhat easier.
The subject was a still life, set up inside the living room, door closed, with no wind or disturbance. Light was completely diffuse and consistent, since we had a typically Irish overcast day. I have blinds on either side of the room to adjust for glare control. Once set I didn't touch these. There may be slight (1/3EV) highlight burns in the extreme edges of the frame from patches of window light. Otherwise you should see no overexposure.
All lenses had hoods, sometimes originals and sometimes after-market varieties. No filters were used on the front elements.
We used a Feisol tripod with minimal extension (no centre pole) to ensure a solid mount for our cameras. There was slight frame movement as lenses were changed. There is no practical way to avoid that and neither does it matter much, since every shot was manually focused.
As subject we chose a vase of fresh cut flowers. Flowers have areas of texture, fine detail, and subtle tonal gradations. They have enough structural complexity to evaluate foreground and background elements, including bokeh. They have places that are easy to pinpoint for consistent focusing. They sit still.
You will notice when we come to the shots that our focal point was the stamen of the central flower, the top left anther to be precise. DOF was so thin that sometimes the whole anther was not in focus at the same time! This location is just below the centre of the frame, so all optical qualities should be at their best.
Distance to the subject was about 70cm, which is on the close side, but nowhere near macro range.
Since our focus was on fast lenses, we did not look at edge-to-edge sharpness. Besides, I have found it almost impossible to align in parallel planes a flat subject and a lens. Short of test lab quality laser sightings hard mounted to the tripod platform, the likelihood is that slight tilt or skew of the camera plane will occur. Besides which, walls are rarely flat or perfectly vertical to the ground. It's all a nightmare.
Naturally we shot in RAW format at the lowest ISO the camera provided. After the shoot, the contents of the memory cards were transferred to the computer, consistently named, sorted, and backed up. I pulled the images into Lightroom and accepted a default pre-processing that included two steps: sharpening with amount 25, radius 1.0, and detail 25 plus a negligible colour noise reduction of 25.
No further processing was carried out, even though this is quite unrealistic given my usual workflow. In all cases you can get nicer images than these with a little work. But what we have here will do for comparison.
Surely our methodologies are not fool-proof. We wanted to have fun and not get too bogged down in minutiae. At the same time, any job doing is worth doing with a modicum of consistency and care. Hopefully this article has been useful in describing factors you have to consider when trying to be consistent in lens comparisons.
We had several goals in mind.
1. To have fun with our tools.
2. To learn more about the qualities of different lenses, so we can choose one over the other depending on circumstance and intention.
3. To help determine which lenses to sell and which to keep.
4. To learn from the responses we get back from other photographers.
5. To challenge our own expectations.
If you are like us, you'll want to stay tuned for part three.


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Q: Django: Load information from file and edit before saving I have a bib tex file with a lot of references (books with author, name, year etc.), which I want to import within the django admin and edit them before saving.
At the moment I have a model with a file, where all resources get saved, when I click save. Afterwards I can go to the admin panel, open each reference and edit them manually.
Does somebody know how to load the information into the admin page from the file, so I can edit them before I save the information?
Should look like this. Question would be my file uploader and each Choice (reference) would be prefilled with information from the file. There should not be a foreign key between the file and the references.:

Thanks in advance.

A: If I understand correctly, what you can do is write python manage.py collectstatic which will bring you css and js files. Then you can edit js files if bib tex file is static then it is easy you can put it somewhere in fron page of admin panel via js. If it is dynamic then you can do also, but it will be a bit difficult. But yes You can do.