Jenkins checked his watch. He had arrived right on schedule. Having already figured out the details there was nothing left to do except wait for the conflict. He looked around the basement. It was as run-down and cramped as he remembered. Science equipment and papers were scattered around under bright fluorescent lighting. The air stagnant with the lack of sunlight and too much detergent.
He looked over the wooden shelves that lined the wall. Boxes of assorted electronics and chemistry flasks. An ornament caught his eye. A blue glass mobius strip. It had been many years since he had seen it. He ran his finger over the smooth surface, appreciating the beauty of the thing. Everything was beginning to feel more immediate now he knew how close the end was.
Remembering his purpose for being here, he felt anxiety creep in to the back of his mind. He had no idea what consequences his actions would have, but he had no choice, this was the last option left to him. He had been so careful but it had just not been enough. There had been too many variables beyond his control.
He limped over to the cluttered desk, his wound from the incursion last year still pained him. The device was there, just as he remembered. Suspended atop a tripod, the small sphere emitted a faint hum. Intricate circuitry was visible through gaps in the outer metal shell. A cruder version of the same thing he now carried in his pocket. It occurred to him, not for the first time, how strange something no bigger than the palm of his hand could been the cause of so much misery.
He switched on the computer and entered the password. Browsing through the files he found some old video logs and clicked play. His youthful face appeared on the screen, animatedly rambling about implications and changing the world. Jenkins stopped the video and shook his head. What a naive fool you were, he thought.
The door to the basement swung open and footsteps started down the creaking stairs. Jenkins frowned, checking his watch again. He was early. Had he miscalculated? No matter, he could destroy the research afterwards.
He watched the man walk down the steps carefully balancing a drink, only to drop it in shock when he noticed Jenkins. The cup bounced down the steps and shattered on the cold, stone floor. The crash was followed by a confused silence.
'Y… you look just like me!' the man on the stairs eventually stammered.
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package org.apache.jmeter.functions;

import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.LinkedList;
import java.util.List;

import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringEscapeUtils;
import org.apache.jmeter.engine.util.CompoundVariable;
import org.apache.jmeter.samplers.SampleResult;
import org.apache.jmeter.samplers.Sampler;
import org.apache.jmeter.util.JMeterUtils;

/**
 * Function to unescape a string containing entity escapes
 * to a string containing the actual Unicode characters corresponding to the escapes.
 * Supports HTML 4.0 entities.
 *

 * For example, the string "&lt;Fran&ccedil;ais&gt;" will become "<Français>"
 *

 *

 * If an entity is unrecognized, it is left alone, and inserted verbatim into the result string.
 * e.g. "&gt;&zzzz;x" will become ">&zzzz;x".
 *

 * @see org.apache.commons.lang3.StringEscapeUtils#unescapeHtml4(String)
 * @since 2.3.3
 */
public class UnEscapeHtml extends AbstractFunction {

    private static final List<String> desc = new LinkedList<String>();

    private static final String KEY = "__unescapeHtml"; //$NON-NLS-1$

    static {
        desc.add(JMeterUtils.getResString("unescape_html_string")); //$NON-NLS-1$
    }

    private Object[] values;

    public UnEscapeHtml() {
    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override
    public synchronized String execute(SampleResult previousResult, Sampler currentSampler)
            throws InvalidVariableException {

        String escapedString = ((CompoundVariable) values[0]).execute();
        return StringEscapeUtils.unescapeHtml4(escapedString);

    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override
    public synchronized void setParameters(Collection<CompoundVariable> parameters) throws InvalidVariableException {
        checkParameterCount(parameters, 1);
        values = parameters.toArray();
    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override
    public String getReferenceKey() {
        return KEY;
    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    @Override
    public List<String> getArgumentDesc() {
        return desc;
    }
}

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Grekland
 Det achaiska förbundets ledare Filopoemen tågar in i norra Lakonien med sin armé, bestående av exilspartaner. Armén river den mur, som Spartas förre tyrann Nabis har byggt runt staden. Filopoemen återger därefter exilspartanerna deras spartanska medborgarskap, avskaffar den spartanska lagen och inför den achaiska lagen i dess ställe. Spartas roll som stormakt i Grekland tar slut, medan det achaiska förbundet blir den dominerande makten på Peloponnesos.

Romerska republiken
 De fortsatta bråken mellan de grekiska städerna och förbunden ökar romarnas övertygelse om att det inte kommer att bli fred i Grekland förrän Rom har tagit över kontrollen över området helt och hållet.
 Genom freden i Apamea (i Frygien) tvingar romarna den seleukidiske kungen Antiochos III att ge upp alla sina grekiska och anatoliska territorier så långt österut som till Taurusbergen, att erlägga 15.000 talenter under en period av tolv år och att till Rom utlämna den förre karthagiske generalen Hannibal (och hans elefanter och flotta) samt lämna gisslan, inklusive hans äldste son Demetrios.

Mindre Asien
 Hannibal flyr, via Kreta, till kung Prusias I av Bithynien hov. Prusias är för tillfället involverad i ett krig med Roms allierade kung Eumenes II av Pergamon.
 Efter freden i Apamea, erhåller Eumenes II provinserna Frygien, Lydien, Lykien, Pisidien och Pamfylien från sina romerska allierade, då romarna inte har någon egentlig önskan att faktiskt administrera områdena i det hellenistiska Anatolien, men vill ha en stark och vänligt sinnad stat i Anatolien, som en buffertzon mot eventuell framtida seleukidisk expansion.

Födda
 Han Jingdi, kejsare av den kinesiska Handynastin, som kommer att härska från 156 f.Kr. Under sitt styre kommer han att kämpa för att hålla de kinesiska feodalprinsarna i schack (död 141 f.Kr.)

Avlidna
 Han Huidi, den andre kejsaren av den kinesiska Handynastin, som har härskat sedan 195 f.Kr. (född 210 f.Kr.)

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Alfonso III of Aragon, The Liberal
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Alfonso III, called the Liberal (el Liberal) or the Free, was the King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona (as Alfons II) from 1285. He conquered the Kingdom of Majorca between his succession and 1287.
He was a son of Peter III of Aragon and his Queen consort Constantia of Sicily, daughter and heiress of Manfred of Sicily. His maternal grandmother Beatrice of Savoy was a daughter of Amadeus IV of Savoy and Anne of Burgundy.
Soon after assuming the throne, he conducted a campaign to reincorperate the Balearic Islands into the Kingdom of Aragon - which had been lost due to the division of the kingdom by his grandfather, James I of Aragon. Thus in 1285 he declared war on his uncle, James I of Majorca, and conquered both Majorca (1285) and Ibiza (1286), effectively reassuming suzerainty over the Kingdom of Majorca. The notable high point of his rule saw the capture of Minorca from the Caliphate of Córdoba on 17 January 1287 - that date now serving as Minorca's national holiday....
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Posted on November 21, 2019 November 3, 2020 by kellyc
The Season's First Arctic Outbreak
Although we're now a week out from Thanksgiving, one of the most extreme November cold snaps on record has had many feeling like they are in the weeds of winter. Extreme cold temperatures (some 20-30 degrees below normal!) blanketed the eastern third of the country last week.
The Arctic air mass shattered low temperature records from Texas to Maine, and over 400 records were tied or broken across the country last week. On Veterans Day 2019, temperatures plummeted across much of the southern & eastern US behind a cold frontal passage with some areas dropping over 40 degrees in 24 hours! The coldest temperature observed across the US was -30 degrees Fahrenheit at 21 miles north of Rudyard, Montana. The following day, an estimated 120 daily record lows were reported by National Weather Service offices across the country.
24 hour temperature change from 7 AM November 11 to November 12.
Temperatures nosedived below zero from the Northern Plains into the Midwest, while temperatures in the single digits were observed as far south as Texas. Temperatures in Nashville, Tennessee failed to rise out of the twenties, for the first time on record this early in the season. Watertown, New York fell to 8 degrees, breaking the record for the coldest date so early in the fall on record. However, it was coldest in Skibo, Minnesota and Cotton, Minnesota, where the national low temperature of -16 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded on November 12. As folks at NOAA's Weather Prediction Center began noticing that several of the records being broken had been in place for almost 100 years, they dug up the old weather maps. Very cool – literally!
Started noticing a lot of the now former record lows for Nov 12 were from the year 1911. Yeah, we had weather maps back then. And they're pretty cool. Check it out! pic.twitter.com/VUNZ0uxhh5
— NWS WPC (@NWSWPC) November 13, 2019
On November 13, over 110 record lows were tied or broken from Texas all the way into the Northeast! Temperatures at Mount Washington in New Hampshire fell to -17 degrees Fahrenheit (the lowest temperatures recorded in the US that day). Burlington, Vermont, recorded its earliest-in-fall single-digit low, two days earlier in the calendar than the previous record from 1933. Several towns in southern Mississippi and Louisiana recorded low temperatures that were colder than any day the prior winter!
Fun fact… It was as cold or colder this morning at all of our NWS automated (ASOS) sites than it was during all of last winter. 😲🤯#Novembrrrr #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/C81n8xHCsl
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) November 13, 2019
Glens Falls, New York fell to a record low of 3 degrees Fahrenheit, shattering the old record of 13 degrees (from 1920, 1981, and 2001). Poughkeepsie also fell to 15 degrees, breaking the old record of 16 (from 2013). Record low highs were set across New York in Binghamton, Albany, Glens Falls, and Poughkeepsie that day as well. Albany reached a high of 26 degrees Fahrenheit, five degrees colder than the prior record which had been in place since 1911. Over three dozen record-cold high temperatures for November 13 were observed, including:
Hartford, Connecticut (32 degrees Fahrenheit)
Boston, Massachusetts (33 degrees Fahrenheit)
Roanoke, Virginia (37 degrees Fahrenheit)
Charleston, South Carolina (47 degrees Fahrenheit)
Savannah, Georgia (50 degrees Fahrenheit)
Freezing temperatures were even reported across the Gulf Coast, from Houston, Texas to Panama City, Florida. Sea smoke, a phenomenon that only occurs when there is a sharp air and water temperature difference, was observed in Pensacola, Florida.
Sea smoke over the Gulf of Mexico as the very cold air moves over warmer water. It has been 663 days (Jan. 19th, 2018) since Pensacola has recorded a temperature this low as we sit at a chilly 30 degrees! #NWFL #flwx pic.twitter.com/bN3kLjgDth
— Kaitlin Wright (@wxkaitlin) November 13, 2019
By Thursday, November 14, the Arctic air mass had worked its way across most of the nation, although those in the Northeast weren't quite in the clear yet. The coldest temperature in the United States (-10 degrees Fahrenheit!) was recorded in both Estcourt Station, Maine and Big Black River (23 miles northwest of Clayton Lake), Maine. Furthermore, at least four towns in Maine recorded their coldest morning so early in the season: Houlton (-3 degrees), Caribou (3 degrees), Bangor (8 degrees), and Millinocket (10 degrees).
By November 15, temperatures began to moderate, although some records had already been set! Chicago and Rockford, Illinois both had their coldest first half of the month on record, with average temperatures of 31.2 degrees and 29.2 degrees, respectively. But they weren't alone….abnormally cold temperatures were experienced across much of the central to eastern US. Quincy, Missouri recorded their 4th coldest start to November on record. Albany, New York experienced their fifth coldest November 1-15, with an average of 37 degrees Fahrenheit (-5.3 degrees below normal!). Although temperatures have begun to moderate across much of the country, this is a great reminder to always be prepared for cold weather! Be sure to check out our recent winter weather preparedness blog, and always stay tuned to your local forecast at weather.gov.
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Q: Need awk or sed help {'REST_SPS': u'4.1.4.339', 'REST_ROM': u'U32 v2.34 (04/08/2020)', 'REST_SMART': u'2.65', 'Server': 'example', 'REST_ILO': u'2.18 Jun 22 2020', 'REST_1G': u'20.14.62', 'REST_DISK': u'HPD5', 'REST_10G_2': u'14.26.1040', 'REST_IB': u'12.24.1000', 'REST_IE': u'0.2.2.0', 'REST_10G_1': u'14.26.1040'}
The above is a line from here I want output as below
4.1.4.339, U32 v2.34 (04/08/2020), 2.65, example, 2.18 Jun 22 2020, 20.14.62, HPD5,14.26.1040,  12.24.1000, 0.2.2.0, 14.26.1040

A: As steeldriver suggests:
line="{'REST_SPS': u'4.1.4.339', 'REST_ROM': u'U32 v2.34 (04/08/2020)', 'REST_SMART': u'2.65', 'Server': 'example', 'REST_ILO': u'2.18 Jun 22 2020', 'REST_1G': u'20.14.62', 'REST_DISK': u'HPD5', 'REST_10G_2': u'14.26.1040', 'REST_IB': u'12.24.1000', 'REST_IE': u'0.2.2.0', 'REST_10G_1': u'14.26.1040'}"

echo "$line" | python3 -c '
import sys
line = sys.stdin.readline()
d = eval(line)
keys = ["REST_SPS", "REST_ROM", "REST_SMART", "Server", "REST_ILO", "REST_1G", "REST_DISK", "REST_10G_2", "REST_IB", "REST_IE", "REST_10G_1"]
print(", ".join([d[k] for k in keys]))
'

4.1.4.339, U32 v2.34 (04/08/2020), 2.65, example, 2.18 Jun 22 2020, 20.14.62, HPD5, 14.26.1040, 12.24.1000, 0.2.2.0, 14.26.1040

I'm not really a python guy, so this could probably use some improvement.
And if you're reading lines from a file, you don't want to invoke python once for each line: do the processing in python.

A: command
awk -F "," '{for(i=1;i<=NF;i++){sub(/.*:/,"",$i);print $i}}' filename|sed -r "s/^\s+//g"| sed "s/[u'}]//g"| awk 'ORS="," {print $0}'|sed "s/,$//g"

output
4.1.4.339,U32 v2.34 (04/08/2020),2.65,example,2.18 Jn 22 2020,20.14.62,HPD5,14.26.1040,12.24.1000,0.2.2.0,14.26.1040

A: You can do it completely in sed but, as you can see sed is not the ideal tool for this particular use case unless you like to write very long sedcommands. I strongly recommend you use awk instead.
$ sed -e 's/[{}]//g; s/, /,/g; s/: /\n/g' file | \
sed -e "s/^u//g; s/'//g; s/,/\n/g" | sed -n 'g;n;p' | \
sed -n 's/.*/&,/;H;$x;$s/,\n/, /g;$s/\n\(.*\)/\1/;$s/\(.*\),/\1/;$p'
4.1.4.339, U32 v2.34 (04/08/2020), 2.65, example, 2.18 Jun 22 2020, 20.14.62, HPD5, 14.26.1040, 12.24.1000, 0.2.2.0, 14.26.1040

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Model:X-Trail 2.5L 4x4 7-seater
Engine:2.5L DOHC 16-valve Inline-4
Max Power:171 PS @ 6000 rpm
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Make no mistake about it: the Philippines is a country where crossovers thrive.
The combination of higher ground clearance, varied styles and designs, versatile interior configurations, efficient engines and a car-like ride quality make crossovers one of the most compelling models to have inside one's garage, and they're typically priced between the top spec compact cars and executive sedans.
That said, if there's one model that Nissan is heavily banking on it's this: the 2015 X-Trail.
Launched at last year's Philippine International Motor Show, the 2015 Nissan X-Trail has it's work cut out for it, and all it takes is one glance at the sales charts to see why. Nissan needs the X-Trail to perform. After spending a few days with this top-spec 2.5L version, we think Nissan has a winner in their showroom.
Upon seeing Nissan's new crossover for the first time you'd be forgiven for doubting that it is indeed an X-Trail. The new X has departed so radically from the design of the two boxy generations that preceded it, and what has emerged from the clean sheet drawing board is a crossover with far more modern styling.
The front of the car starts off with a very modern adaptation of the Nissan V-motion grille flanked by headlamps with the very stylish LED daylight running lamps. The entire front end does work together well, and the details such as the headlamps, grille, bumper and foglamps bezels all seem to focus attention towards the center of the fascia; quite cool. The side profile is likewise sleek, complemented by the 17-inch rolling stock. The rear end is finished off very nicely, particularly with the shape of the D pillars and the way the rear details also focus towards the center. There are critics saying the new X-Trail has lost the character it once had, but we beg to disagree; Nissan could very well have the most stylish compact crossover in the market right now, and one that appeals to a wider range of the market.
The body has also grown significantly. The new X-Trail measures in at 4630mm long with a wheelbase that's 2706mm, thereby making it the longest overall vehicle amongst its competition such as the Honda CR-V and the Mazda CX-5. Width is at 1820mm and height is at 1695mm, also making the X-Trail one of the widest and the tallest in its category.
Much like the boxy exteriors, previous X-Trails also had cabins that were inspired by their larger SUVs; not so in this new generation model. In a nutshell, the interior of the X-Trail is very far detached from the previous ones as it seems to have more in common with a large executive sedan than a crossover, and that's always a good thing.
The dashboard is clean and crisp to look at with its warm, soft touch surfaces and materials, the matte buttons, the piano-black panels and the matte silver accents. It appears to have been designed with cleanliness and quality in mind, not to mention the ergonomic and easy-to-use layout and placement of controls. One minor glitch I found was the steering wheel horn pad; it's so long (it stretches down to the bottom of the wheel) that if you try to make a typical 3-point turn (U-turn), you could end up with a few cases of unintentional honking.
Being a top spec model earns this X-Trail leather on the steering wheel, shift knob, interior door panels and seats... all seven of them.
Yes, you read that right. Unlike its predecessors which were just 5-seaters, this 2015 X-Trail can seat seven people. It's prime competitor (the Honda CR-V) is also available as a seven seater by purchasing an optional "bench" for the trunk, but this one is designed to be a seven seater from the ground up. That said, however, the third row should really be reserved for children; it's still too small for full size adults unlike the midsize crossovers (i.e. Hyundai Santa Fe) or SUVs (i.e. Toyota Fortuner). If you only need to seat 5 people the third row can fold fully flat with the pull of a strap, and it's a 50/50 split while the second row is a 60/40 split.
This being the top of the line model, this X-Trail gets some pretty good equipment as standard. Of course there are the power features such as power windows, mirrors and central locks, though Nissan also tossed in rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlamps. Dual-zone climate control is standard along with the rear seat vents; yes, this X-Trail's aircon is very cold when set to max. Cruise control is also available, along with steering wheel controls. Safety features that are standard include dual airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, Vehicle Dynamic Control (stability control) with quite a few enhancements. More on that later.
In the center console is a 5-inch LCD unit that allows for USB, Bluetooth, Aux and iPod playback via 6-speakers. What's unique about it is that it has something called an Around View Monitor. When you're backing up, the AVM activates and turns on several cameras around the car, allowing you to see the front, sides and the back, thereby making parking a breeze. AVM does take a bit of getting used to as the side displays (the cameras are located under the side mirrors) look odd at first glance.
At the heart of this 2015 X-Trail 4x4 is the QR25DE; a 2.5 liter twin cam 16-valve four-banger that makes 171 PS of power and 233 Newton meters of torque. The engine is actually not a new one unlike the 2.0L 4-cylinder in the 4x2 version, though Nissan have improved on the QR25DE a bit over the years. Transferring that power to all four wheels is the Xtronic CVT with a manual mode as well as the All Mode 4x4-i system.
On a daily commute in the city, the X-Trail drives superbly. The ride comfort actually surprised me; the ride quality and suspension absorption matched our pick for most comfortable crossover in the class: the Honda CR-V. Nissan's engineers certainly worked hard to up the NVH of the X-Trail. Also good is the power delivery of the Xtronic CVT from the QR25DE, though given that it's a 2.5 liter petrol engine, it's not as efficient in traffic. At a 17 km/h average, this X-Trail did 6.7 km/l while at 25 km/h average it bumped up a bit to 7.6 km/l. Not bad, though it could have been better had they put in an engine with direct injection.
On the highway, the X-Trail shows off it's comfortable and stable ride again. Handling-wise there are better choices out there, but the X-Trail is no slouch. Body control is good and measured, though on the uphill I wish there was a decent-sized common-rail turbodiesel under the hood. Nevertheless, on the highway there's also not much in the way of wind noise at 100 km/h and the fuel economy has improved to 12.2 km/l with 2 persons aboard at a 95 km/h average.
On a light trail with packed dirt, the X-Trail performs solidly. The intelligent 4x4 system is a breeze to use, making light off-road duties even lighter. I do wish we had a more difficult trail to try the X-Trail on, but the weather was relatively dry. Nevertheless the traction and control afforded by the system makes quick work of the conditions given that it has toys such as Active Trace Control, Active Ride Control, Active Engine Brake, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control. Much like it's predecessors, the new generation X-Trail is quite capable for a "soft-roader".
It's hard to find glaring faults in the 2015 Nissan X-Trail 2.5L 4x4. Nissan's engineers and designers definitely did their homework and then some in making the X-Trail such a well rounded crossover, and Nissan Philippines' product planners specced it properly to be very competitive against its peers for the price. I still would have preferred a new and more advanced engine, but as it stands, Nissan could very well have lunged into the lead in the compact crossover category with their seven seater 2015 X-Trail.
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UCA physical therapy program welcomes esteemed pain specialist
In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the University of Central Arkansas Department of Physical Therapy will host a special lecture from internationally known pain scientist and physical therapist Adriaan Louw, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Ida Waldran Auditorium from 1:40-2:30 p.m.
The lecture, titled "Pain Science Science Education: How science is changing our approach to pain," is free, open to the public and recommended for all health care and primary science faculty, students and professionals. Louw will discuss his extensive research in pain science and how it can be incorporated into undergraduate and graduate education.
The UCA Department of Physical Therapy, led by chairperson Kevin Garrison, identified pain neuroscience as an area to develop further in its Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum over a year ago. Associate Professor and Program Coordinator David Taylor, Professor Charlotte Yates and Clinical Instructor Lori Mize formed a task force to make opportunities like Louw's visit possible.
"We are pleased for our students and faculty colleagues to have the opportunity to hear from an internationally known speaker on the topic of pain neuroscience in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first graduates of the UCA physical therapy program," Garrison said.
Louw is a certified spinal manual therapist and a certified pain specialist. He has authored and co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles related to spinal disorders for pain science. He earned his bachelor's, master's and Doctor of Philosophy in physiotherapy from the University of Stellenbosch in Cape Town, South Africa.
In addition to his lecture, Louw will present a two-day continuing education unit (CEU)course Nov. 4-5 that will update participants on the latest evidence and clinical application of therapeutic neuroscience education for patients in pain. The course is open to physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care providers. To sign up for the CEU course, email Stacey Stephens, clinical instructor II, at staceys@uca.edu.
Posted in: College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Events on October 21, 2022
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Contrast echocardiography
Robert A. O'Rourke, Jonathan R. Lindner, Kevin Wei
Recent technological advances in contrast echocardiography have resulted in its evolution from a research method to a clinical tool. One important hurdle to its widespread adoption is unfamiliarity with both the imaging protocols, and the complex coronary physiology that must be understood during perfusion imaging. In this issue, we have attempted to provide insights into the microbubble contrast agents, the specific imaging methods used, and coronary anatomy/physiology relevant to MCE. Clinical studies with contrast echocardiography in patients continue at a rapid pace and will likely establish the role of LVO and MCE in routine clinical practice. As we have indicated, the future of contrast echocardiography extends beyond its diagnostic capabilities into the realm of therapy.
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O'Rourke, R. A., Lindner, J. R., & Wei, K. (2002). Contrast echocardiography. Current Problems in Cardiology, 27(11), 449-519.
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War Update
SPC Unity Statement on Syria
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Editor's note: Following President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry's attempts to rush to bomb Syria in the late summer of 2013, the SPC Steering Committee undertook to write an organizational statement responding to that call for war and the situation on the ground in Syria. We found it a surprisingly challenging task due to the complexity of the situation and differing analyses within our leadership. We find these differences mirrored across the left in the US. After a thoughtful process, we would now like to share this statement outlining our values and points of consensus regarding the horrific conflict in Syria.
As we go to press, peace negotiations between the Assad government and certain factions of the opposition are opening in Geneva. Just ahead of negotiations a Qatari-financed report was released claiming proof that Assad's military tortured, starved and killed thousands of prisoners. On Day 1 in Geneva harsh words were flying with the Syrian Foreign Secretary positing that the disinvitation of Iran guaranteed a mix of "anti-Syrian" countries. Meanwhile, opposition leaders called the Assad government "a disease" and some observers are concerned that negotiations can't possibly be meaningful because so many sections of the opposition refused to participate.
Those of us inspired by the cry for democracy and human rights that continues to reverberate from Tunisia to Egypt to Syria were saddened and horrified to see that same movement violently repressed by the Syrian state beginning in 2011. We were further dismayed when foreign governments including the US, Russia, and Saudi Arabia armed various sides in the Syrian conflict. The Peace Council has consistently spoken out against any government, especially our own, escalating armed conflict in Syria in the form of airstrikes, invasion, or weapons shipments to armed groups.
We continue to stand in solidarity with those in Syria struggling for freedom, dignity, peace and social justice in the face of both overwhelming state violence and escalating attacks on civilians from some anti-government groups. Syrian activists and revolutionaries continue to struggle for democracy and human rights, showing a resiliency of human spirit and organizational creativity that is truly inspiring. As an organization committed to nonviolent struggle against militarism and all forms of oppression, we find most affinity with nonviolent movements within Syria also fighting against militarism and oppression.
Russia continues to support and arm the al-Assad government, while the US, Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to arm some of the anti-government groups. This is not the conduct of governments seeking peace or working to help the Syrian people come to a popularly supported solution to the crisis engulfing their country. It is reprehensible for our government or any government to use Syria as a pawn in a geo-political chess game.
We will continue to oppose any attempts by the Obama administration to militarily intervene in Syria. In opposing US military strikes on Syria or weapons delivery to any side in the conflict, we seek to prevent further loss of life. We do not turn a blind eye to the violence and oppression faced by the Syrian people, nor do we ally ourselves with the Syrian state. We do seek to prevent the US from using the situation in Syria to further its own political and economic agenda at the expense of Syrian self-determination. We share the desire to do something to end the bloodshed, but there is no evidence that bombing Syria or arming opposition groups in Syria will make life better for Syrian civilians.
We reiterate our call for our government to participate in and strengthen international institutions designed to prevent war, human rights abuses and hold international war criminals accountable, including those within our own borders. We call on our own government and governments around the world to divert money from weapons to humanitarian aid through international institutions to help ease the severe humanitarian crisis.
We stand with the majority of Americans who are opposed to a military intervention in Syria. We are heartened to see such an outpouring of opposition to the use of military force and increasing skepticism over the idea that the US can use military clout to support human rights and democracy.


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US frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
England is still waiting for its first win against the Americans in the showcase event.
England's Harry Kane, left, fights for the ball against the United States' Tyler Adams during the World Cup Group B soccer match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, on Friday. [ JULIO CORTEZ | AP ]
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AL KHOR, Qatar — Loud jeers rang around the stadium. England's fans were not happy. The United States had frustrated them yet again at a World Cup.
That's three times and counting that the teams have met on soccer's biggest stage and England is still waiting for its first win against the Americans after a 0-0 draw on Friday.
Coach Gareth Southgate had reminded his players of that record beforehand, with the U.S. famously winning 1-0 in 1950 and playing out a 1-1 draw in 2010. They didn't seem to heed his warning and didn't respond to Gregg Berhalter's young and energetic team.
England beat Iran 6-2 in its opening game in Qatar to justify its status as one of the tournament favorites. But it could consider itself fortunate not to have dropped another match to the U.S., after Christian Pulisic hit the crossbar with a first-half strike and Weston McKinnie lifted a shot over from 8 yards out.
Christian Pulisic of the United States runs with the ball during the match against England. [ LUCA BRUNO | AP ]
The England fans had turned up at the Al Bayt Stadium in anticipation of celebrating a win and qualification to the knockout stages with a game to play.
"I want our fans at home to have a smile on their faces and we haven't quite managed to achieve that," Southgate said. "But people are going to react how they react and I can't let that affect how I feel about the team or how the team feels.
"The objective is to qualify and we have three games to do it."
Frustrating England is one thing. But Berhalter's job is to advance to the knockout stages.
The draw sets up a match for the U.S. against Iran on Tuesday for a spot in the round of 16. Iran beat Wales 2-0 earlier and sits second in Group B with three points, one more than the Americans.
United States head coach Gregg Berhalter gestures during Friday's match. [ JULIO CORTEZ | AP ]
"It sets up our first knockout game of the World Cup," Berhalter said. "We win or we're out of the World Cup. That's going to be the focus for us while we are preparing the team for the next game.
"But most importantly, understanding the intensity Iran is going to bring. They played an excellent game today. Played with ton of spirit will have to be up for it if we want a chance to advance."
Southgate, meanwhile, will try to lift his players. He described them as dejected following the elating win against Iran.
And despite the boos, England is still top of the group with four points.
"It wasn't the best performance, for sure," said Harry Kane, who came close to scoring with a stoppage-time header. "Good spells with the ball, but we didn't quite have the final product.
"We had two or three opportunities and didn't put it away."
Fans from the United States cheer for their team. [ EBRAHIM NOROOZI | AP ]
Kane wait
Kane, Golden Boot winner from the 2018 World Cup, is still looking for his first goal at this tournament.
Musah miss
Yunus Musah, who chose to represent the U.S. over England, showed exactly what Southgate is missing out on with a dominant midfield performance.
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