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Q: How to get phrase-level sentiment from Stanford Core NLP package This might not be a very relevant question to this community. But I thought it would let me reach out to the wider computer science community and get help.
I am using the Stanford Core NLP package, more specifically the Sentiment module of it. I am getting sentence level sentiment by using the following command.
java -cp stanford-corenlp-3.4.jar:stanford-corenlp-3.4-models.jar:xom.jar:joda-time.jar:jollyday.jar:ejml-0.23.jar -mx2g edu.stanford.nlp.sentiment.SentimentPipeline -stdin < input.txt

But I need the phrase-level sentiment, like we see in the online demo. I am not being able to figure out how.
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After looking into the source code, I figured that just by adding another argument to the above-mentioned command, it is possible to get sentiment score for each node of the parse tree representation of a sentence. However, this gives only a numeric sentiment score as opposed to a positive/negative sentiment. But I think it is fairly trivial to translate this score to a binary positive/negative sentiment. The command is:
java -cp stanford-corenlp-3.4.jar:stanford-corenlp-3.4-models.jar:xom.jar:joda-time.jar:jollyday.jar:ejml-0.23.jar -mx2g edu.stanford.nlp.sentiment.SentimentPipeline -stdin -output PENNTREES < input.txt

A: You could use BuildBinarizedDataset (stanford-corenlp 3.4) as an example how to parse the sentence into PTB tree with sentiment annotations. Curently BuildBinarizedDataset takes an input like:
0   I hate demo
2   I
1   hate
2   demo
0   I hate

Where first line is a sentence and the following one the sentiment for the sentence, but this is used for the training of the model to produce sentiment annotated PTB trees and not to give the value of separate phrases.
(0 (2 I) (0 (1 hate) (2 demo)))

However, if you provide only the sentence it will produce a tree with the overall sentence sentiment value:
(0 (0 I) (0 (0 hate) (0 demo)))

Probably you could modify the code of BuildBinarizedDataset instead of assigning labels from defined values to evaluation with Sentiment Annotation Pipeline.
Hope this points you to the right direction. If you figure out how to do it, please share.


Over the last few years I've definitely grown a lot.
In my search to understand myself better and ultimately optimize, I've built several tools / apps to facilitate this process.
The next app in this optimization series is called Timeline.
The idea started as a website called captainslog.voyage – a concept I had based off Star Trek.
At the end of each episode, Picard would record the daily happenings in his Captains Log.
I built Captains Log as a web application, but the tech wasn't where I wanted it to be. It didn't work on some browsers, and didn't work on mobile, which really killed the usefulness of experience.
I would get daily emails to record my video, but I found myself skipping them regularly, which kind of defeated the purpose.
So taking the same concept, we have an iOS app – Timeline.
I thought it would be amazing if I had an archive of daily videos from when I was 15 years old until now.
Like a modern day journal – but with video instead of writing, & daily reminders built in.
I think having a tool like this where you can record and reflect on the things that happen in your life is extremely valuable.
Many times you'll think something is horrible, but it ends up leading you down a path to unimaginable success. Or, the opposite.
I want to watch myself evolve as a human.
And maybe in 20 years, if I take 60 seconds out of every day to record a short video, I'll have an archive of my life that I can show my kids and others can use to learn from my mistakes.
It's a simple app – hope you like it!
I have an excel spreadsheet I've been using for about 6 months. It plots activities I want to do (or avoid doing) everyday, and I mark a 1 if I accomplished it it and a 0 if I didn't, and it keeps my averages. I just figured it would mention it to you since I'm also kind of a nut when it comes to logging my life. I also have a journal type of thing in my gmail where right before I go to bed every night, I write a quick blurb about what I did that day. It's interesting to have a record of everything you do. Sometimes I'll read about something that happened on a particular date and I'll wonder what I was doing that day, and I can look it up. Or I'll look back and see what I was doing 2 years ago today.


This course is a systematic study of the fundamentals of English grammar, with attention to the analysis of constituent structure, and the identification and practice of the conventions of Standard Written English usage.
The main goal of this course is to help students understand the systematic nature of language. We will draw upon a range of grammatical theories, and our primary focus will be on the written sentence. Students will also learn how to bring this knowledge into their own writing and teaching practices.
To help students to recognize and understand the usage of the parts of speech in the English language.
To provide students with a breadth of knowledge of the use and manipulation of language.
To enhance students' awareness of the technical side of language.
To help students relate this technical awareness to their own practices.
English Grammar: Language as Human Behavior.
By Anita A. Barry. 3rd ed. Pearson, 2013.
In this class, you will learn by doing. The substantive activities we do: in class exercises, group work, and going over homework assignments – cannot be replicated outside of class. To do well on the quizzes and final exam – even to pass the class – you will have to be in class regularly. Your attendance is very important for the successful completion of this course, since the lectures and discussions are related to the tests, papers, midterm, and final. Students who have to miss a class because of university activities should submit a note from appropriate instructors/coaches. Only students with an excused absence, or those who can justify their absence with circumstances beyond their control, will be allowed to make up tests. You must let me know in advance if you need to make up a test. If you have any difficulties with the course or any questions about the assignments, please do not hesitate to see me during my office hours.
Academic honesty involves acknowledging the words or ideas of others. It is a basic element in almost all work you will do at the University. Using the words or ideas of other people without acknowledgement is called plagiarism and is regarded as a type of theft. Students are expected to understand the principle of academic honesty and to avoid plagiarism.
Plagiarism in a paper is grounds for a grade of F on that paper.
Late assignments will not be accepted unless you have a good excuse that can be documented, such as a serious illness (Dr.'s note), a death in the immediate family (bring me the flyer from the funeral), or you were in jail (show me the court paperwork).
There will be tests weekly, as well as a midterm and a final exam. This frequent testing gives the student ample opportunity to recover from one bad test score.
Language that demeans people based on race, sexual preference, ethnicity, gender, or age will NOT be tolerated in this class.
Cell phones will not be left on during class. If you have an emergency – see me, if not & it rings during class, I will ask you to leave the classroom and not return for that day, resulting in a 0% for that day's work and attendance.
Note: the dates in this schedule are tentative and may be changed at a moment's notice. Students are responsible for all announced changes whether they are present in the class or not when such announcements are made.
A – an "A" essay is not merely engaging – it is convincing. The "A" essay is also marked by stylistic finesse: the title and opening paragraph are engaging; the transitions are artful; the phrasing is tight, fresh, and highly specific; the sentence structure is varied; the tone enhanced the purpose of the paper. Finally, the "A" essay, because of its careful organization and development, imparts a feeling of wholeness and unusual clarity.
B – a "B" essay delivers substantial information – that is, substantial in both quantity and interest value. Its specific points are logically ordered, well developed, and unified around a clear organizing principle that is apparent early in the paper. The opening paragraph draws the reader in; the closing paragraph is both conclusive and thematically related to the opening. The transitions between paragraphs are for the most part smooth; the sentence structure is pleasingly varied. The mark of "B" writing is that it engages and entertains its reader.
C – a "C" essay is an average essay. It serves to convey an idea to the reader; it demonstrates knowledge of the subject it treats; mechanical errors are few and do not jeopardize the sense of the essay. However, the reader will be aware of improvements that could have been made. For instance, several paragraphs may not be fully developed; the opening paragraph may not draw the reader in; the concluding paragraph may offer only a perfunctory wrap-up; the organization may not be well suited to the topic; the sentences may follow a few predictable patters; the diction may not always be precise and effective. Thus, while "C" writing will serve its writer in most academic and life situations there is room for improvement. A "C" in our writing courses is our way of expressing confidence that the writer who earns it is able to function at the college level.


My favorite sound right now is the sound of Jellybean's heart pumping away. I wish I owned a stethoscope so I could listen to it whenever I wanted.
Today I had my 16 week appointment, although I'll actually be 17 weeks tomorrow. It was the quickest, easiest appointment so far. I was weighed, gave a urine sample, had blood drawn, listened to Jellybean's heart, talked to the doctor, and left. Easy peasy, lemon squeazy!
Not even a pelvic exam or anything. Just pressed on my tummy some, looked at my chart, and said everything "looks perfect." Sweet!
I love it–I just got to hear my little Jellybean grandchild for the first time! Dad and I loved hearing it and typical of Papa Doc he said "sounds like a normal heartbeat to me" with a big smile…I guess he can't help also listening with a doctor's ear as well as a granddaddy's ear. Can't wait to meet him/her!
Breaker, breaker 1 – 9. Come in, over.
Such a special video to have!!
We love to hear our little girl beating away. Daniel says it sounds like something off star teck.
It's the best, isn't it?
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VU explores 'Cultural responses to emergencies: bushfires, safety and crises'
Victoria University's Institute for Community, Ethnicity and Policy Alternatives (ICEPA) will hold a free seminar on 'Cultural responses to emergencies: bushfires, safety and crises', on Wednesday 22 April 2009.
Speakers include: Christine Nixon, Chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority; and Andrew Zammit, Commander, Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
The seminar will explore the issues and challenges that arise when engaging with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities during emergency situations, including effective forms of communication during emergency procedures, creating awareness about fire prevention, cultural knowledge of managing bush fires and assessing risk and community needs.
ICEPA's Director, Professor Hurriyet Babacan, said: "Culture is an important part of who we are as individuals and as a community. How we respond to emergencies and adverse situations both in practical and emotional terms is influenced by our culture. Also important is the role of culture in how we communicate emergency messages and how we express grief."
"In the aftermath of the Victorian bushfires, this seminar draws attention to important considerations of cultural and linguistic diversity in responding to emergency and in healing and rebuilding communities."
Christine Nixon
Chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority.
Christine Nixon was the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from 2001 - 2009, through which she gained extensive experience addressing the needs of a wide range of communities. In her present role, she coordinates the activities of all local, state and Commonwealth Government agencies, and community organisations involved in helping communities affected by February's bushfires. Her priority is to help communities recover and rebuild in a way that is safe, timely, efficient, and respectful of each community's needs.
Andrew Zammit
Commander, Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
Andrew Zammit is focused on the Brigade's response to the bushfires; and recommendations coming out of the Bushfire Royal Commission. Since joining the Brigade in 1987 as a firefighter, he has been involved in a wide range of professional activities including responding to fires and other emergencies, community education, recruitment training courses, and peer support. His knowledge around emergency response includes working with CALD communities and emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
Michele Grossman
Professor, Victoria University.
Michele Grossman leads research with and about CALD communities, at VU. She has worked as an investigator on projects that explore the issues and challenges that face refugees, newly arrived and emerging communities settling in Australia. Michele has extensive interest and engagement with issues related to cultural diversity, including young people, juvenile justice, and policy. Michele has strong links with CALD communities in and around Melbourne. In this seminar, Michele will speak about culture as resilience in building community.
Where: Ballroom A, Rendezvous Hotel , 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne (Melways 2009 ref: Map 1A J9)
When: Wednesday 22 April 2009
Time: Seminar: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Andy Gash, A/Media Manager
Marketing and Communications Department, Victoria University
Ph: (03) 9919 4950; mobile: 0411 255 900

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A Simple Comprehensive Guide on The use of Personal Learning Networks in Education
Personal Learning Networks, or PLNs, have been around for a long time. Originally they were your family, relatives and friends, or probably other educators and fellow teachers you work with in the same institution, but now and thanks to the development of web technologies and wireless connections, the concept of PLNs has been expanded to engulf people you have never met before in real world. Much of the learning nowadays takes place online and via a network of interconnected relations. PLNs are basically based on the concept of a learning community. Teachers who are passionate about developing their learning experiences recognize the value of sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. They constantly seek out other learning venues that could be experts in their field or other professionals with whom they can exchange information.They, in short, become a part and parcel of a learning community of like-minded people. Outline : What is a PLN ? What is a PLN ? Why PLNs in education ?
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/simple-comprehensive-guide-on-use-of.html
5 Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) for Educators Professional development and networking are vital in any field, and that's especially true for educators. Whether it's coming up with fresh ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities, seeking mentorship and support from veteran educators, or cultivating resources for technology integration or for meeting state standards, teachers need one another's expertise. That's why working with other educators in personal learning networks (PLNs) has become as important in an educator's day as the time he or she spends teaching in class. Below is a short list of PLNs that already exist, followed by some resources to help teachers build their own The Educator's PLN is a Ning site (or online platform for creating your own social network) that facilitates connections between educators. Resources for Building or Finding Your Own
20 Technology Skills that Every Educator Should Have By Laura Turner In 2005 I wrote a similar article and have had requests to write an update. Technology has changed a great deal in the last 5-6 years. Although, realistically, you would not use all of these technologies, you should be knowledgeable in what each of the following technology is and how it could be/might be used in a classroom. \ Infographic: #PLearning Framework (Part 2 of the Series) - Getting Smart by Guest Author - learning, personalized learning, plearning, students By: Justin DeLeon #PLearning Framework (Part 2 of the Series) first appeared on Education Elements on April 2, 2014. When you think of "personalized," you probably think "unique," "special," and "just for me." For the most part, we personalize as much of our lives as possible.
Pinterest as a learning tool: Do the two compute? Pinterest, the latest addition to hybrid forms of social networking, hosts a platform where users can 'pin' their favourite images to share with the world. At first glance, such a service may not seem to have much academic value -- but teachers around the world are utilizing Pinterest to make lessons more interactive. Not only can it be used to share ideas and lesson resources, but the notice-board styled platform allows for better organisation of ideas and images than other sites generally support, such as Facebook or Twitter. See also: Step-by-step: The beginner's guide to using Pinterest What is Pinterest? First of all, Pinterest is a social networking site based on bookmarking images, similar to the blog-roll site Tumblr but on a more organised and structured platform, and focused purely on visual content.
A Day in the Life of a Connected Educator – Using social media in 21st century classrooms One of our main goals at Powerful Learning Practice is to turn educators into 21st Century educators. That is, teach them how to use social media and other powerful Web 2.0 tools to transform their classrooms into learning environments that are ready for today's iGeneration students. One of the most common questions we get is, "But where do we find the time to use all this new technology?" To answer that question, we developed this infographic – A Day in the Life of a Connected Educator to show that using social media in your classroom and in your life can be integrated, easy, and fun. Scroll down and take a look or click for a larger version.
The Beauty Of Cinemagraph GIFs Developed in 2011 by Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, cinemagraphs are GIF images that combine still photography and video to produce a stunning effect. Typically, the entire GIF is motionless except for one or two elements, providing a brilliant juxtaposition between the motion and the motionless. For your viewing pleasure, we've collected 43 beautiful cinemagraph GIFs: edtechpost.wikispaces A Collection of PLE diagramsNOTE: You can log in with the guest account (edtechpost_guest, same password) to add your own PLE image to the wiki or email them to me at edtechpost@gmail.com. Index Tool-Oriented Use/Action Oriented People Oriented
If you don't have a PLN, you don't know what you're missing!! « NovaNews Recently I was asked to write an article for an upcoming edition of Connections, a quarterly newsletter produced by the Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS), a business unit of Education Services Australia. Aiming to provide informative and useful material relevant to school libraries which helps keep library professionals up to date, Connections is distributed to all schools in Australia in both hard copy and digital formats. I was asked to write specifically about Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) both from a general and personal perspective. I found the process of putting my thoughts together both challenging and inspiring. Not all that long ago, I had never heard of PLNs.
6 Ways to Get a Tech Job Without a Tech Degree Aaron Shapiro is CEO of Huge, a global digital agency based in Brooklyn, and author of Users Not Customers. He has spent more than a decade as a technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist and management consultant. Jobs in tech are stronger than ever. In 2011, Amazon hired 22,500 people, bringing its workforce up to 56,200, and Google hired 8,000 people — more than ever in a single year.
Five Tips for New Teachers to Become Connected Educators Editor's Note: Connected Educator Month (CEM) was launched by the Department of Education in August 2012, and this year, it's being held in October. This post from Lisa Dabbs is a great primer for becoming a connected educator, and it's a must-read for CEM. (Updated 10/2013) This month, the U.S. Department of Education kicked off Connected Educator Month, with engaging keynotes, panel discussions, book chats, and more. During this month, educators in the U.S. and globally will have opportunities to connect themselves and their communities, online and in-person, to support their professional practice.
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Countries I Visited
Have you been to Syrian Arab Republic?
Yes, I've been there
I'd like to go someday
It's not for me
Please select the countries that you have visited to show on the map.
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Facts about Syrian Arab Republic
Syria is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest.
The name Syria formerly comprised the entire region of the Levant, while the modern state encompasses the site of several ancient kingdoms and empires, including the Eblan civilization of the third millennium BC. In the Islamic era, its capital city, Damascus, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, was the seat of the Umayyad Caliphate and a provincial capital of the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt.
The population of Syria is 74% Sunni Muslim, with a 12% Shia and Alawite Muslim population, 10% Christian and 3% Druze. Combined, some 86% of the Syrian population is Muslim, which largely includes Arabs and significant minoroties of Kurds and Circassians, while some 10% are Christians, which mainly includes ethnic Assyrians, but also Arab Christians and Armenians. The ethnic minorities include Kurdish (9%), Assyrian/Syriac, Armenian, Turkmen and Circassian populations, while the majority is Arab (90%).
The modern Syrian state was established as a French mandate and attained independence in April 1946, as a parliamentary republic. The post-independence period was tumultuous, and a large number of military coups and coup attempts shook the country in the period 1949–1970. Syria was under Emergency Law from 1962–2011, effectively suspending most constitutional protections for citizens, and its system of government is considered non-democratic. Bashar al-Assad is the current president, and was preceded by his father Hafez al-Assad, who was in office since 1971. Syria is currently facing massive protests as part of the Arab Spring.
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Workers pay the price for the West's addiction to fast fashion
Pakistan's coercive sweatshop capitalism
Pakistan's textile industry is a major supplier for Western discount clothing brands. This means nothing is allowed to disrupt productivity; workers' rights and safety are frequently flouted, and police and private security firms use intimidation and violence to ensure the machines keep running.
by Laurent Gayer & Fawad Hasan
A hard day's work: textile factory in Karachi, Pakistan, November 2014
Asif Hassan · AFP · Getty
Green Park City is a recently built gated community that adjoins Landhi Industrial Area, southeast of Karachi, Pakistan's economic and financial capital. The development, a rare island of greenery in this densely populated industrial zone, consists of smart apartment blocks with gleaming SUVs outside and well-tended landscaping. It's home to the families of those who have been successful in local industry, the recruiters who supply the labour, and working-class managers who have risen through the ranks. The district's infrastructure may not match its ambitions — the electricity supply is as erratic as in adjacent working-class areas — but its conspicuous affluence is testament to the possibility of social ascent in the textiles and clothing industry, Pakistan's pre-eminent economic sector.
Bilal Khan is one such upwardly mobile worker. We met at his huge but modestly furnished flat in May this year. Originally from the northwestern Dir region, he grew up in Karachi and graduated from high school there. He began working at 15, doing menial jobs in a textile factory; by 43 he was a production manager for one of the country's largest clothing manufacturers.
His success is partly due to hard work, but would have been impossible without relationships with political parties, whose support is critical to running the factory. For three decades, from 1985 to around 2015 (see Karachi: a city at war with itself, in this issue), Karachi was under the sway of these parties, which have become militarised and control access to essential services such as water, electricity and transport. The parties' coercive activities make their support essential to doing business as their members maintain discipline in the factories.
Khan described how this export-oriented industry weathered the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused border closures and a drop in domestic sales, by tapping into the new global market for personal protective equipment (PPE) that opened (...)
Laurent Gayer & Fawad Hasan
Laurent Gayer is a senior research fellow at the Centre de Recherches Internationales (CERI)-Sciences Po and author of the book Le capitalisme à main armée: Défendre l'ordre patronal dans un atelier du monde (Strong-arm capitalism: Enforcing corporate order in a workshop of the world), CNRS Éditions, Paris, forthcoming January 2023; Fawad Hasan is a journalist.
(1) 'Statement of the prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, on the conclusion of the preliminary examination in the situation in Ukraine', 11 December 2020. www.icc-cpi.int/.
(2) 'Conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine 14 March 2014 to 31 January 2017', Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), www.ohchr.org/.
(3) 'Amnesty International Report 2021/22: The state of the world's human rights', www.amnesty.org/.
(4) Matthias Bau and Sophie Timmermann, 'Reports of sexual violence in the war: Why the Ukrainian parliament dismissed human rights chief Denisova', Correctiv, 11 August 2022.
(5) 'OSCE Secretary General condemns use of sexual violence as weapon of war, urges for international support to survivors', OSCE, Vienna, 19 June 2022.
Karachi: a city at war with itself
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The southern city of Karachi, which has a population of nearly 25 million people of various ethnicities, is Pakistan's economic and financial capital. The Sindhis and Balochis claim indigenous status, but (...) →
The longer view
In Karachi, life is cheap
Ashraf Khan, April 2013
Bangladesh's exploitation economy
Olivier Cyran, June 2013 Aperçu
The power behind the throne
A. K., March 2016 Aperçu
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Español — En Pakistán, el capitalismo a mano armada
Deutsch — Unsere Jeans aus Karatschi
Português — Capitalismo à mão armada no Paquistão
Here is a terrific article you should definitely read: "Pakistan's coercive sweatshop capitalism", by Laurent Gayer & Fawad Hasan (subscribers, December 2022) // https://mondediplo.com/10140
...why Giorgia Meloni won in Italy; what the war in Ukraine means for Hungary; inside Iran, divisions among the country's ruling elites; Africa, the race for global media domination; Latin America's long history of border conflicts; Pakistan's coercive sweatshop industry; environment; big business and methanisation; US schools , getting the middle-class back to the cities, Hallyu! the Korean wave at the V&A...
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Billy Johnson, driving the No. 61 Roush Performance Mustang Boss 302R, led the final 18 laps to win Friday's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series BMW Performance 200. Johnson's victory with teammate Jack Roush Jr. gave Roush's father, team owner Jack Roush, his first GRAND-AM victory at Daytona International Speedway.The margin of victory over second-place Charles Espenlaub in the No. 48 Fall-Line Motorsports BMW M3 was 1.061 seconds. Espenlaub's teammate Bryan Sellers was third in the No. 46 BMW. Twenty-five of the race's 58 laps were run under a total of six caution flags. The race began on a wet surface, which dried as proceedings progressed. And in the end, things played in the Roush team's favor.
Johnson, who had taken the lead on lap 41, held the point through the race's sixth caution on lap 53, and persevered over the final three laps.
The next Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race will be at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama on March 30-31.
You can see an interview with Jack Roush Jr. after the race in the video below.
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Predicting the Nobel Prizes gets easier every year ((I said predicting, not getting your predictions right) since there's very little you can add in the previous year's list, although there are a few changes; the Plucky Palladists can now happily be struck off the list. As before, I am dividing categories into 'easy', and 'difficult' and assigning pros and cons to every prediction. This is a revised and updated version of my list from last year. Paul has already kicked off the predictions.
When predicting the Nobel prize it's also prudent to be cognizant of discoveries whose recognition makes you go "Of course! That's obvious". Prizes for the charge-coupled device (CCD) (2009) integrated chip (2000) and in-vitro fertilization (2010) fall into this category.
Cons: The only con I can think of is that the field might yet be too new for a prize.
Lithium-ion batteries (Moderately easy): Used in almost every kind of consumer electronics, lithium-ion batteries are also touted as the best battery alternative to fossil fuels. A great account is provided in Seth Fletcher's "Bottled Lightning". From what I have read in that book and other sources, John Goodenough, Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino seem to be the top candidates, although others have also made important contributions and it may be hard to divide up the credit.
Pros: Computational chemistry as a field has not been recognized since 1998 so the time seems due. One obvious candidate would be Martin Karplus. Another would be Norman Allinger, the pioneer of molecular mechanics.
Cons: This would definitely be a lifetime achievement award. Karplus did do the first MD simulation of a protein ever but that by itself wouldn't command a Nobel Prize. The other question is regarding what field exactly the prize would honor. If it's specifically applications to biochemistry, then Karplus alone would probably suffice. But if the prize is for computational methods and applications in general, then others would also have to be considered, most notably Allinger but perhaps also Ken Houk who has been foremost in applying such methods to organic chemistry. Another interesting candidate is David Baker whose program Rosetta has really produced some fantastic results in predicting protein structure and folding. It even spawned a cool game. But the field is probably too new for a prize and would have to be further validated; at some point I do see a prize for biomolecular simulation.
Another favorite for years, with Stuart Schreiber and Peter Schultz being touted as leading candidates.Pros: The general field has had a significant impact on basic and applied scienceCons: This again would be more of a lifetime achievement award which is rare. Plus, there are several individuals in recent years (Cravatt, Bertozzi, Shokat) who have contributed to the field. It may make some sense to award Schreiber a 'pioneer' award for raising 'awareness' but that's sure going to make at least some people unhappy. Also, a prize for chemical biology might be yet another one whose time has just passed).
NMR (Difficult): It's been a while since Kurt Wuthrich won the prize for NMR. But it's been even longer since a prize was awarded for methodological developments in the field (Richard Ernst). I don't know enough about the field to know who the top contenders would be, but Ad Bax and Alexander Pines seem to have really made pioneering contributions. Pines especially helped launch the field of solid-state NMR which as a field certainly seems to deserve a Nobel at some point.
Among other fields, I don't really see a prize for the long lionized birth pill and Carl Djerassi; although we might yet be surprised, the time just seems to have passed. Then there are fields which seem too immature for the prize; among these are molecular machines (Stoddart et al.) and solar cells (Gratzel). One promising candidate is Krzysztof Matyjaszewski whose work in ATRP has had a pronounced impact on the way polymers are made; this would neatly fit into the Nobel Prize's requirement for work that is both fundamental and has "benefited humanity".
Pros: The importance of these proteins is unquestioned. I worked a little on NRs during my postdoc and remember being awed by the sheer diversity and ubiquity of these molecules in mediating key physiological functions. In addition they are already robust drug targets, with drugs like tamoxifen that hit the estrogen receptor making hundreds of millions of dollars. Most predictors seem to converge on the names of Chambon, Jensen and Evans and this prediction is definitely at the top of my list.
Arthur Horwich and Franz-Ulrich Hartl just won this year's Lasker Award for their discovery of chaperones. Their names have been high on the list for some time now.
Drug delivery (Difficult): A lot of people are pointing to Robert Langer for his undoubtedly prolific and key contributions to drug delivery. The field as a whole has not been recognized yet so the time may be ripe; from my own understanding of his contributions, Langer seems to me more of an all-rounder, although it may not be too late to single out some of his earlier discoveries, such as the first demonstration of the delivery of high molecular weight polymer drugs.
Cancer genetics (Easy): Clearly a very important and cutting-edge field. We still don't know how much of an impact genomic approaches will ultimately have on cancer therapy since the paradigm is clearly evolving, but any history of the field will have to include Robert Weinberg and Bert Vogelstein. Vogelstein discovered p53, the "guardian of the genome" while Weinberg discovered the first oncogenes. In addition both men have also been prominent influences on the field as a whole. Given both the pure and applied importance of their work, their discoveries should fit the Nobel committee's preferences like a glove.
DNA fingerprinting (Easy):Now this seems to me to be very much a field from the "obvious" category. The impact of DNA fingerprinting and Western and Southern Blots on pure and applied science- everything from discovering new drugs to hunting down serial killers (and exonerating wrongly convicted ones; for instance check out this great article by Carmen Drahl in C&EN)- is at least as big as the prizeworthy PCR. I think the committee would be doing itself a favor by honoring Jeffreys, Stark, Burnette and Southern. And while we are on DNA, I think it's also worth throwing in Marvin Caruthers whose technique for DNA synthesis really transformed the field. In fact it would be nice to award a dual kind of prize for DNA- for both synthesis and diagnosis.
This seems to be yet another favorite. McCulloch and Till are often listed. Unfortunately McCullough died earlier this year so it would be a little unfair to award just Till. However such a thing is not unprecedented. For example, the psychologist Daniel Kahneman shared the 2002 Economics Nobel Prize with Vernon L. Smith. Left out was his long-time collaborator Amos Tversky who had died in the 90s; it's pretty much regarded as a given that Tversky would have shared the prize had he been alive.
When the latest GPCR structure (the first one of a GPCR bound to a G protein) came out I remember remarking that Kobilka, Stevens and Palczewski are probably up for a Nobel Prize sometime. In the last two years I have become convinced that they deserve it. Palczewski solved the first structure of rhodopsin and Stevens and Kobilka have been churning out structure after important structure over the last decade, including the first structure of an active receptor along with several medicinally important ones including the dopamine D3 and CXCR4 receptors. Kobilka topped it off early this year with another tour-de-force, the structure of the beta adrenergic receptor bound to its G-protein. The implications of these structures are far-reaching but the results are already being used by both pure and applied scientists to better understand GPCR function and design GPCR-targeting drugs.
Pros: GPCR's are clearly important for basic and applied science, especially drug discovery where 30% of drugs already target these proteins.
I have also always wondered whether non-linear dynamics and chaos deserves a prize. The proliferation and importance of the field certainly seems to warrant one; the problem is that there are way too many deserving recipients (and Mandelbrot is dead). Among the pioneers, Feigenbaum, May and Yorke come to mind easily.
"Precedents like Alexander Fleming (antibiotics), James Black (beta blockers, antiulcer drugs) and Gertrude Elion (immunosuppresants, anticancer agents) exist but are far and few in between."
Single molecule spectroscopy- Some of the superresolution microscopy methods (FPALM, PALM and STORM), which by the way still of questionable value in life science research, are based on this method and but I do not understand what is the real contribution of single molecule spectroscopy per se to life science.
Chemical genetics- It is supposed to help us understand the functions of genes using small molecules. We still need to use knockout and conditional knockout mice to solve this problem. The catch is there is no such small molecule which is specific for a particular protein. Chemical genetics is kind of similar to RNA interference (RNAi). I do not think there is any significant contribution of RNAi either to understanding of gene functions or therapeutics and they were awarded the prize much earlier than scientists who invented knockout mice.
Drug delivery- You see a lot of targeted and non targeted drug delivery vehicles papers published. Where is the beef? Do we have any vehicles which can deliver protein therapeutics and larger molecules reliably to brain?
Both Kobilka and Stevens have held lectures at Stockholm university in the last few months, which of course means nothing in it self, I am just saying.
Would love to see real chemistry winning: for example Phil Power (UC Davis) for triple bonds between heavy main group elements, maybe shared with Bob West (Wisconsin) for overcoming the double bond rule. Rather unlikely though.
Sadly, I think the heyday of nonlinear dynamics is past - and unlikely to gain a Nobel. Though if it happens, I'd love to see an experimentalist make that cut, maybe Harry Swinney?
Just can't get why lithium-ion research is ranked middle-easy. Haven't seen any car on a lithium battery yet.
Well, we got Kobilka right.


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"Nothing about us without us": Feature interview with Josh Wintersgill
Josh Wintersgill is a multi-talented and highly successful young British entrepreneur, aspiring Paralympian and founder of Able Move Ltd.
His company produces the easyTravelseat, an innovative transfer device designed specifically for people with Physical Reduced Mobility to ensure safety, dignity and comfort when being transferred in and out of a wheelchair.
We spoke to Josh to hear his entrepreneurial story, ambitions for the future, and what he thinks can be done to make entrepreneurship more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I'm Josh Wintersgill. I am 27 years old and I've got a physical disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which is a progressive muscle wastage condition. I was diagnosed with the condition at 18 months and I've been in a wheelchair since I was 10. After graduating with a degree in Information Technology and Management for Business at the University of the West of England, I worked for three years with an IT company as a cybersecurity manager. Now I run my own business, Able Move. I also do quite a bit of volunteering with different charities around the UK, including Leonard Cheshire, Disabled Living and Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK. I'm also training to be part of the Great British Paralympic shooting team.
Anything that makes life easier for people with disabilities particularly drives me. You know you're doing something right when getting out of bed in the morning doesn't feel like a chore, and you just want to crack on and get stuff done. I'm also driven by sport, I'm very competitive!
Tell me about when and why you founded your company, Able Move.
On holiday in 2017 I read a book 'Start With Why' by Simon Sinek and it made me realise I wasn't fully passionate about what I was doing. Whilst on that holiday I started thinking about all the challenges presented by travelling with a disability, specifically getting on and off an aircraft. Many people with acute disabilities rely on airline staff to physically lift them under the arms and legs from their wheelchair into a tiny little narrow, confined space into like a window seat. It's very, very uncomfortable and undignified.
I Googled 'aircraft lifting seats' and didn't find any results, so as soon as I got back from my holiday I started looking at business plans and doing market research. I received support from a local entrepreneurship support organisation to get some professional advice around marketing, sales and intellectual property, and I put a business plan together. I was working full-time at this point, so my evenings were just spent at my laptop doing endless research. But, about a year later, I had a physical prototype, business plan and marketing strategy.
"I Googled 'aircraft lifting seats' and didn't find any results, so as soon as I got back from my holiday, I started looking at business plans and doing market research"
When and how did your product become the easyTravelseat?
I made an appointment with Head of Innovation and Regulatory Compliance at Heathrow airport to show them the product prototype, and she pointed me towards the charity Leonard Cheshire. I went home and followed them on Twitter. A week later in the evening, a tweet from Leonard Cheshire announced in partnership with the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation announced the UK Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs. I quickly filled in the application, then a month or so later I got an email back saying I was one of the finalists.
I was fortunate enough to be overall winner that year and was awarded £30,000 from the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation to get my business going. After I won, Sir Stelios [Haji-Ioannou] arranged for the CEO of easyJet to meet with me. Over the space of two weeks, we entered into negotiations; and agreed an investment deal for an equity stake in the company including a brand license deal, so you'll see that the easyTravelseat is branded very much like easyJet. We've been trading under that name now since February of 2019.
In your opinion, why is it so crucial for entrepreneurship support organisations, to support disabled people specifically?
Disabled people have a huge amount to offer to society: collectively, we are a £249 billion market in the UK, if we want to truly realise that spending power we need more businesses run by disabled people. Disabled people have the keys to what they really need and want, so giving them the platform to bring their products to life will really improve the way in which disabled people are supported by and able to support society. I strongly believe that if organisations do more to help disabled people in entrepreneurship, we are all only going to reap the benefits.
"Disabled people have the keys to what is needed for disabled people, so giving them the platform to bring their products to life will really improve the way in which disabled people are supported by society"
What advice would you give to entrepreneurship support organisations, that want to support more people with disabilities to start their own businesses?
There is a huge amount that organisations can learn by listening to and investing in disabled people. Firstly, they need to start with their board of directors. Only 2% of boards across the globe have disability representation on them. That is clear evidence to show why society has been lagging so far behind in terms of enabling disabled people to be more independent and integrated: because people making decisions at the top don't necessarily understand what's going on at the bottom. The more disabled people we have working at higher levels, the more change we will see.
Organisations should deep dive into their end-to-end business processes, services and infrastructure and consider disability throughout, and ensure their support services are inclusively designed, to allow people living with disabilities greater accessibility to them. Certainly, the most important thing is that people need to be judged on their ability. Disabled people absolutely have the ability, but in order to prove their ability, they often need different support mechanisms in place. That's why it's so important for organisations to create an inclusive and diverse workplace.
"The more disabled people we have working at higher levels, the more change we will see"
'Disabled people derive skills through facing and coping with their disability, which equip them well for entrepreneurship, notably problem solving and innovation skills honed by having to overcome adversity throughout their lives.'1 Do you agree with this quote, and do you think this applies to you?
100%. When you grow up with a disability, particularly from a young age, it becomes second nature to be patient, to manage your time, to be calm and not get stressed out, or just being in your own environment with nobody around you. Certainly, many people with my disability or with neuromuscular conditions can get quite isolated, so you learn how to do things on your own or do things in ways without the support of other people. We look at the world in a slightly different way, or grow up with a slightly different mindset, and that's really useful in the entrepreneurial world because you have to be independent, learn things for yourself, and adapt to change. You can't always rely on other people.
"We look at the world in a slightly different way, or grow up with a slightly different mindset, and that's really useful in the entrepreneurial world"
What has been your proudest moment since becoming an entrepreneur?
One of my first ever customers used the easyTravelseat to go to Florida, and his mother sent me a photo of him, being loaded into the pool, using the seat to get into the water and swim with dolphins. At that moment I thought: "Wow, we're really making a difference." When you actually see the pictures of the difference the product is making, it really hits home. You realise why you created it in the first place.
Has your attitude towards yourself changed at all since you've become an entrepreneur?
I feel I've learned even more about myself since becoming an entrepreneur because you don't have a manager to ask for help. You have to do things yourself and use as many people as you can, so it's definitely improved my networking skills and made me more able to make decisions for myself. I'd also say that having an idea, bringing it to fruition, and seeing the impact it makes it gives you quite a boost. I definitely feel more confident now.
What advice would you give to a young person living with a disability who was considering starting up their own business?
My best advice is if your instinct is telling you to do it, just do it, and everything will naturally just fall into place. It's going to be a challenge and you're going to have barriers. That's just the world of entrepreneurship, regardless of disability. So my advice to a young person is to go for it, and to reach out to organisations that provide entrepreneurship support. You might have to educate them on what it is you need, but ultimately, they're going to give you advice around the business. There's no better person to provide advice to those organisations than you yourself, as someone living with a disability. I say: "Go for it." I've done it and I've not looked back since.
"If you don't include us then you're not going to have us. And why would you not want to have us with a collective spending power of £249 billion?"
Is there anything else you'd like to mention?
I'd like to quote a phrase that's being used across the disability community a lot at the moment, which is: "Nothing about us without us." It basically means: "If you don't include us then you're not going to have us. And why would you not want to have us when we have a collective spending power of £249 billion?" I think it's a really powerful and important message to send to society
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Q: Can a Notepad++ User-Defined Language be defined that provides Workflowy functionality? I'd like to create a UDL in Notepad++ that provides a decent version of Workflowy's fractal organization pattern. That would look like many possible indent levels of bulleted lists and the ability to collapse (or roll up) at any level. The problem is, the UDL definition process is non-obvious.
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Why Do I Need to Replace My Engine's Thermostat?
An engine's thermostat (or "temperature regulator") regulates the jacket water temperature to keep the engine running at a normal operating temperature, usually around 185 degrees F.
If the jacket water becomes too hot, the thermostat "opens" to allow cold water in from either the keel cooler or heat exchanger. When the jacket water returns to a normal operating temperature, the thermostat "closes" to keep the cold water out. An old or deteriorating thermostat, however, may not recognize when to close off the cold water and subsequently overcool the engine. Overcooling can damage an engine as much as overheating because the parts don't expand properly, and the engine is allowed to run under any load at substandard temperatures.
The biggest problem associated with running too cool is excessive carbon buildup around valve guides and behind piston rings. Other problems include combustion contaminants in the oil and the presence of sulfuric acid, which can attack the rings and valve guides. This can cause excessive wear and shorten the lives of these parts by up to 80 percent.
To get the most out of your engine, change your thermostats annually as part of your routine maintenance schedule. You can also determine thermostat wear by monitoring the coolant temperature under load. If it's running below 185 degrees F, change your thermostats. (Cat engines usually have two or four thermostats per engine. If one fails, change all of them.) The advantages to a regular thermostat changeout is increased fuel efficiency, longer life between overhauls and increased engine performance.


Joseph Hudson founded Pronunciation Studio in 2008 with the simple aim of bringing pronunciation courses and accent courses to advanced learners in London. He is the author of 'The Sound of English' – A Practical Course in British English Pronunciation. All of his work whether in the classroom or learning materials, is designed to make the learning process simple, fun and above all student focussed.
View Joseph Hudson's articles on the Pronunciation Studio blog here.


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Intestate succession is not as straightforward as you may think
On Behalf of Law Offices of Connie Yi, PC | Feb 28, 2015 | Uncategorized |
We may be a little slow to pick up on the coverage of actor Cory Monteith's estate issues. The 31-year-old star of "Glee" passed away in the summer of 2013 from an overdose of cocaine and alcohol. He did not have a will, and that raised some unusual legal issues.
If you die without a will — "intestate" is the term — state law will dictate what happens to your property. If you have a spouse, your spouse will inherit. If no spouse, but children, your children will inherit. In Monteith's case, no spouse and no children meant that his estate was to be divided equally between his parents.
It wasn't quite that easy, though, because his parents had been separated or divorced for years. While each accused the other of being a bad parent, Monteith's mother prevailed in court. His father signed documents that said he had not paid child support since Monteith was 9 and had not seen his son for years when he was growing up. By signing that document, his father gave up his claim to half of Monteith's estate.
That got us to thinking about probate laws in general. Most states have adopted part or all of something called the Uniform Probate Code. Uniform laws are model laws developed by experts in the field based on best practices — or at least common practices. The idea is to reduce confusion and to increase efficiency by making the law similar if not identical from state to state. (There is an aspirational aspect to the process, too.)
Legislatures, however, like to put their own stamps on things. And California is no exception.
Lawmakers here chose not to adopt a section of the uniform law addressing whether a parent "functioned as a parent of the child." That is, if the parent did nothing more than send a gift now and then, she was not truly a parent — and, as a result, she should not inherit from her intestate child.
The Legislature did, however, include other reasons a parent cannot be an intestate heir of his or her child. There is no inheritance, for example, if the parent has terminated his or her parental rights. Or, if a stepparent did not legally adopt the child.
There are others, and one is a doozy. We'll get into that in our next post.
Crain's Wealth, "No one is promised tomorrow: Learning from Cory Monteith's estate," Andy and Danielle Mayoras, Jan. 29, 2015
California Probate Code § 6452 (West) via WestlawNext


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The university was established in 1903 as Western State Normal School. In 1927 it was made a teachers college; in 1938, in cooperation with the University of Michigan, it began offering graduate-level programs. Western Michigan became the state's fourth public university in 1957.


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Music For Your Weekend
Written by Marion Hodges Apr. 20, 2018 Best New Music
Maybe I'm just really feeling my indie rock/post-punk roots this week, or maybe there is just a lot of really good indie rock/post-punk inspired music being released at the moment. Most likely it's both, so I've been compelled to assemble a very guitar centric music for your weekend guide. Crank these ones to 11.
Sam Evian – "Health Machine"
Even for someone like me who spends most days devouring new music, I know I'm only finding a fraction of what's out there on my own. So imagine my delight as I was out running errands a few days ago, listening to Morning Becomes Eclectic, and hearing this 90s indie rock tinged gem for the first time. Evian's voice is just right for this type of song, the guitars are exactly as crunchy sounding as they should be, and the whole thing builds to a very satisfying climax that you'll be so happy to have waited for.
Drinks – "Corner Shops"
If you're very into post-punk and garage rock then you likely think of Drinks a super group. Welsh Goddess Cate Le Bon, and White Fence frontman Tim Presley have teamed up once again to release a second album, Hippo Lite. One listen to "Corner Shops," and you'll understand why the post-punk guitar sound is so often described as "angular." Everything about the track is slightly disorienting in the best possible way, and this psychedelic romp of a music video compliments that feeling brilliantly.
Bush Tetras – "Don't Stop It"
Speaking of post-punk legends, Bush Tetras are back with their first new recordings in over 10 years! "Don't Stop It" is a stand out track from the entirely excellent Take the Fall E.P. It's loud, exhilarating, and lead singer Cynthia Sley's voice and lyrics are in top form. What a time to be alive.
Take the Fall by Bush Tetras
Cheekface – "Dry Heat/Nice Town"
It's such a treat to come across a song that's genuinely funny. Especially when the artist isn't explicitly setting out to make musical comedy. On the two tracks that have been released so far from new local band Cheekface, they're giving us solid indie rock tunes with lyrics that will at the very least bring a wry grin to your face but more likely will make you actually laugh out loud. This one engages in some gentle ribbing of a particular brand of social activist with a chorus so catchy you'll be humming it for days. Plus, let's be real, if we do somehow find ourselves in a future where 7-11s are giving out free green juice I am 100 percent here for it.
Dry Heat/Nice Town by Cheekface
(Cate Le Bon carousel photo by Zoran Veselinovic, Bush Tetras photo by Autovac)


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Ohio St Football
NCAA Ohio State Ruling: Decision Comes At 3 p.m. Tuesday
For more on the Buckeyes, visit SB Nation's Along the Olentangy.
By Travis Miller@JustTMill Dec 20, 2011, 8:39am CST
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After a nearly year long investigation that eventually forced Terrelle Pryor to the NFL early and Jim Tressel his job the Ohio State Buckeyes will find out the NCAA's official ruling on its litany of violations at 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. As Eleven Warriors reports, the Buckeyes have already extensively self-punished, but there is a chance the NCAA could add further sanctions to the football program:
The NCAA could accept or add to Ohio State's self-punishment, which included Jim Tressel's resignation, two years of probation, five reduced scholarships, vacating the entire 2010 season and forfeiting its Big Ten bowl payout share, or roughly $338,000.
Once the decision is known the Buckeyes can choose to accept any additional punishment or appeal. Athletic Director Gene Smith has stated that Ohio State is prepared to accept any potential punishment from the NCAA. The Buckeyes already vacated their 2010 Big Ten championship that they shared with Michigan State and Wisconsin.
Ohio State Football Banned From Postseason Play In 2012, According To Report
Ohio State's Gene Smith Surprised By NCAA Postseason Ban


The city of Los Angeles had good reason to push a tough anti-graffiti bill through the Legislature, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wasted no time in signing it. L.A. pushed the bill not only because taggers did their dirty work at more than 650,000 locations in the fiscal year that ended June 30, but they also were bragging about their work on Internet sites.
How's this for a statistic: In the year ended June 30, taggers defaced nearly 32 million square feet of surfaces. And they weren't picky about what they defaced: murals, billboards, freeway signs, bus benches, walls everywhere and anywhere, buses, even sidewalks and streets. Add the South Bay cities' graffiti problems along with just about every other city in the state, and the square footage expands exponentially.
Also consider this figure from The Associated Press: Los Angeles County spends $30 million a year to paint over or clean up the spray-painted emblems, names and other images.
The new law will make it mandatory for convicted taggers to clean up their mess – and keep it clean for up to a year in some cases. Parents of minors will have to make certain either they or their tagger children do the cleanup work.
Critics of the new law contend that a tagger who paints over another gang's graffiti could be put in harm's way. Officials will have to figure out a way to prevent a possible death sentence for taggers, who are not the brightest of people, despite their artistic efforts. Taggers who display their work on the Internet, while divulging their handles, basically dare police to track them down. In that game of chicken, law enforcement has a real advantage.
Let's hope judges follow the new law scrupulously. Graffiti vandals have had their day; now it's time for them to become adept at using a paint roller. A year's apprenticeship should be enough, and if it isn't, a second conviction could bring another year's cleanup work.
Perhaps the state has stumbled on a new form of vocational education. Experienced painters can always find real work.


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NWDS has been actively involved in social welfare activities and has participated in a large number of charitable events taking place in Mainland China and Hong Kong. The Group's effort has been widely endorsed by our customers and the public, and was repeatedly awarded the "Caring Company" logo.
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"MSF Day 2009" was launched in June 2009 with the slogan "Let's donate a day's income and volunteer for MSF". The public were encouraged to donate a day's income to support the worldwide medical relief work of MSF. The event raised around HK$3 million. NWDS was the key sponsor for the campaign for the third consecutive year. With over 22,000 staff participated in the event, New World Group raised HK$480,000 for MSF Day 2009.
5.12 Candle Light Charity
Many of our stores organized charitable activities for the 1st anniversary of Sichuan earthquakes. Wuhan New World Department Store- Qiaokou Branch Store co-organized the 5.12 Candle Light Charity with Southern City Daily and New Life Weekly of Changjiang Press Group and attracted participation from around 1,000 customers and kind-hearted public. Beijing New World Department Store jointly held 5.12 Earthquakes 1st Anniversary Charity Sales with "Li Lian Jie One Fund" and raised around RMB200,000 through charity sales of Jiangzu handicrafts. Chongqing New World Department Store held a "Charity Sale of Concert Ticket of Andy Lau in 2009" in April 2009 and raised a total of RMB19,200 for a primary school in Chongqing that was severely damaged by the Wenchuan earthquake, so as to assist the development of the school and improve the conditions of the study environment.
MSF Day in 2008
MSF Day 2008 was kicked off in April 2008 with enthusiastic support from all walks of life. Participants wore the "MSF Day Badge" together to show their commitment of donating a day's income to MSF, which was equivalent to volunteering for one day. MSF Hong Kong raised a total sum of over HK$ 2.5 million for the event. NWDS was the principal sponsor for MSF Day for the second consecutive year. Over 3,800 staff members joined the event and a sum of HK$300,000 was raised. NWDS will continue to support the meaningful front-line global relief work of MSF.
Rendering Full Support for Sichuan Earthquake Relief
Massive earthquakes struck Sichuan on 12 May 2008. Pitching in on disaster relief, NWDS mobilized over 30 stores in 17 cities for a host of joint relief efforts. Charity sales, donation of sales proceeds and blood donation stations and donation boxes were set up at our stores nationwide. In addition, we transported relief supplies to devastated areas and co-organized subsidized education. Our staff at stores also initiated internal fundraising. RMB 860,000 collected was subsequently donated to Chengdu Red Cross. Besides, Chengdu New World Department Store organized an earthquake victims consolation gathering to raise funds for staff affected and their families.
MSF Day 2008 Kick off Ceremony
New World Department Store was the key sponsor for "MSF Day" for the first time in 2007. In 2008, NWDS once again supported this charitable cause and became the key sponsor for "MSF Day 2008", demonstrated our support to the organization's humanitarian work. The kick-off ceremony of the event was held at City Walk, Tsuen Wan on 20 April 2008. With the slogan of "Let's Donate a Day's Income and Volunteer for MSF", guests from different walks of life urged the public to donate a day's income to support the frontline medical relief work of MSF.


In all seriousness it has been like 100 degrees in Atlanta for the last week straight, and I swear I am not exaggerating. I wanted to make dinner Friday night and not turn the oven on, but still have a delicious meal including a veggie, meat and carb. I came up with a Chicken BLT Pasta Salad that was a huge hit; I am not sure who enjoyed it more, me or the boyfriend. I bought a rotisserie chicken from the deli and the precooked bacon that you crisp in the microwave, to minimize the amount of time the stove was on. However, these two ingredients could be cooked at home or you could just use leftovers from something else; either way this salad will be delicious. Considering this meal came together for less than $10, the only cooking was boiling pasta and the flavor was awesome; it will become a regular in my dining rotation!
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt well and add pasta; cook according to package directions to a little over al dente. In the mean time make the dressing: mix mayo, sour cream and ranch packet in a small bowl. Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cool water, then place in a large bowl and add half of the dressing, mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the dressing to really stick to the pasta. While pasta is chilling, prepare all the other ingredients: chop chicken, spinach, tomatoes and bacon, add them and the remaining dressing to the pasta, stir well and top with fresh ground black pepper.
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One of six Stilton producers in all of England, they work closely with 16 small family farms where cattle graze as often as possible on lush grasses of Peak District National Park. They craft their Stilton the traditional way, using recipes passed down through three generations. Using artisan methods like hand ladling the curd, and 'rubbing up' to set the curd. The cheese is monitored and turned daily by hand during aging, and after 5 weeks the cylinders are pierced to allow the signature stilton blue veins to start their process. When the cheese is done aging it is then hand wrapped and ready to go. These hands on practices are shown in the quality of this wonderful English Stilton. Award winning with a rich, tangy flavor and velvety, soft texture that melts in your mouth.
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Azanulbizar
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Azanulbizar was the Khuzdul name for "Dimrill Dale".[1] The name was lent to the battle fought there.[2]
[edit] Etymology
Tolkien explored various possibilities regarding the exact interpretation of the elements occurring in the name: it is either Azanul + bizar or Azan+ûl+bizar, though the whole was to somehow express "Dimrill Dale".
Tolkien stated that "the Common Speech form is an accurate translation: the valley of the dim (overshadowed) rills that ran down the mountainside".[3] In another point it is given as "Vale of Dim Streams" with three elements.[4]
The first interpretation says that azan "shadows, dimnesses", -ul genitive marker and bizar "streams, rills"; in this interpretation it means "rills of shadows", and the word "dale" is understood (the full name being duban Azanulbizar).[5]
According to the second interpretation, bizar means "dale" and ul "rill(s), streams".[4]
↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South"
↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
↑ Jared Lobdell (ed.), A Tolkien Compass, p. 182
↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Return of the Shadow, p. 466
↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 269
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They also witnessed the dangers of mercury, which is used widely in the recovery of gold, and visited Benz Village, where everything in life is paid for with gold.
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Carrie Saxon Perry (1931– )
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Carrie Saxon Perry
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Elected mayor of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, in 1987 at the age of fifty-six, Carrie Saxon Perry became the first African American woman to serve as mayor of a major city in New England. Known for her unique broad-rimmed hats and combative approach, Perry was a formidable force serving in office from 1987 to 1993 before being defeated by the late Michael P. Peters in 1993.
Perry is widely recognized for easing racial tensions in Hartford; notably, in 1992 when many cities erupted after the acquittal of four white policemen in Los Angeles for the beating of Rodney King. Perry visited local black neighborhoods, urging restraint and respect, and they listened. Perry also devoted a great deal of time and energy to reducing the rampant drug trafficking and gang activity that was on the rise at the time.
Carrie Saxon Perry was born in Hartford in 1931. In 1949 she enrolled as a political science major at Howard University but left the institution in 1951 to raise a child.
Perry initially remained in Washington D.C., but following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and the nation's growing involvement in the Vietnam War, as well as mounting racial tension, Perry returned to Hartford in 1966 and worked as a community activist.
When Perry returned home, she became involved in various community organizations like the Community Action Agency, the local anti-poverty agency, and various public housing organizations that supported tenants' rights. She focused on the most pressing needs of the Hartford neighborhoods that were most impoverished, recruiting and training volunteers, opening field offices, and staffing them with neighborhood residents. One of her most successful projects was a small multi-service center dedicated to aiding the community. The center provided infant daycare services, offered education to students struggling in traditional public schools, and also functioned as a residence for homeless teenagers.
Carrie Saxon Perry's political involvement stemmed from an outgrowth of her desire to incite change and "attack" the system from within. Campaigning as a Democrat, her first run for state representative ended in defeat in 1976. In 1980 however, she was elected, served as chair of the bonding committee, and was a member of committees on education, finance, and housing. She also served as assistant majority leader. Perry remained in the legislature another seven years before her successful run as mayor of Hartford.
Carrie Saxon Perry has a son and four grandchildren. She no longer lives in Hartford.
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Nelson Agholor breakout reminds fans to be patient with Breshad Perriman
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The term 'bust' has been thrown around. In three years in the league, and two seasons of active playing time, Breshad Perriman has not done much. Neither had Nelson Agholor. The fellow receiver from a draft class that was thought to be tremendous has seen a spike in his production and has looked like a different player than the one seen in the past two years.
While he has not shown much, the fact that he has never had a full training camp needs to be accounted for. Perriman has world class speed and film has shown he has the ability to get off press coverage, albeit not consistently enough. His 15-yard catch on third and five against the Raiders demonstrates said ability.
With Joe Flacco and the offensive line possibly coming back to form, the Ravens will start to feature more of their deep passing game, as seen against Oakland. Opportunities for the big plays that made Perriman an early second to first round prospect may be on the horizon. Opportunities have come to Philadelphia's Nelson Agholor. With the addition of Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith, combined with the development of Carson Wentz, Agholor found a full-time role in the slot and with pressure now removed, has started to showcase his skill-set. Perriman is in a similar situation. If the offense improves as a whole, his targets will increase.
It is too early to slap on the bust moniker on a player who is only in his third year. If the end of the current season sees his statistical totals and his overall impact being the same as it was in the prior season, then the bust talks will be justified. Until then, it would be best to remain patient.


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