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Skygazers across the globe are in for a treat when Friday when the longest "blood moon" eclipse this century coincides with Mars' closest approach to earth in 15 years.
The celestial spectacle is a little unlike a solar eclipse as viewers will need no protective eye gear to observe the rare display.
"All you have to do is… go outside!", the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in London said, adding that binoculars will be useful to observe the phenomenon up close.
For about half the world, the moon will be partly or fully in Earth's shadow from 17:14 to 23:28 GMT — six hours and 14 minutes in all.
The period of complete eclipse – known as "totality", when the moon appears darkest – will last from 19:30 to 21:13 GMT.
"Totality will last for 103 minutes, making it the longest eclipse of the 21st century," the RAS said.
Simultaneously, Mars will hover near the moon in the night sky, easily visible with the naked eye.
Our neighbouring planet will appear unusually large and bright, a mere 57.7 million kilometres (35.9 million miles) from Earth on its elliptical orbit around the sun.
"We have a rare and interesting conjunction of phenomena," Pascal Descamps, an astronomer with the Paris Observatory, told AFP.
"We should have a coppery red tint on the moon with Mars the 'Red Planet' just next to it, very bright and with a slight orange hue itself."
Amateur astronomers in the southern hemisphere will be best-placed to enjoy the spectacle, especially those in southern Africa, Australia, India and Madagascar, though it will also be partly visible in Europe and South America.
The exact locations and timing of the eclipse as it moves from Friday into Saturday can be followed on website www.timeanddate.com.
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An Underappreciated Tool? The Role of Traditional Justice Institutions in Peacebuilding in Africa
On March 31, 2022, the Wilson Center Africa Program hosted a Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP) event, "An Underappreciated Tool? The Role of Traditional Justice Institutions in Peacebuilding in Africa."
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Ms. Cheri Ayers, Program Assistant (Communications) at the Wilson Center Africa Program welcomed participants and introduced the event, the SVNP project, and the scholarship program. Ms. Alyson Grunder, Associate Director and Senior Diplomatic Fellow (U.S. Department of State) with the Wilson Center Africa Program framed the discussion, introduced the speakers, and moderated the event. The event featured Mr. Awet Halefom Kahsay, a current Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding Scholar at the Wilson Center and Ph.D. Candidate at the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Ms. Jana Ramsey, Senior Advisor in the Office of Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. Department of State; and Dr. Catherine Lena Kelly, Associate Professor of Justice and Rule of Law at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University.
This event assessed the challenges to restoring justice and building sustainable peace in post-conflict environments and the role of traditional African justice institutions, used case studies to explore ways that African, U.S., and international actors can better engage with traditional justice institutions to strengthen peace, and shared lessons learned and successful examples of traditional African justice institutions facilitating justice and reconciliation within a broader context of national and international justice frameworks and mechanisms.
Dr. Kelly opened the conversation by examining several challenges to restoring justice that traditional justice institutions can help to address: first, that peace accords between elites often fail to address conflict-related concerns of the populace; second, that justice is one of many competing priority concerns for governments in the aftermath of conflict; and third, that there are a wide range of justice needs pre- and post-conflict, and that justice mechanisms may not be available, affordable, or easily accessible for all citizens. Dr. Kelly suggested that traditional justice institutions can help address these challenges by playing roles the state is not yet ready or able to play, noting that they are often the only accessible justice option, especially in rural areas. She then brought in a few case studies to support this argument, including the successful employment of traditional justice institutions in Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Somalia, and by the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) in their dialogue and mediation efforts. Dr. Kelly offered two key recommendations for the utilization of traditional justice institutions: that they be used in ways that are complimentary to justice institutions that include women, youth, and other traditionally disadvantaged populations within a broader "ecosystem" of justice; and that they build on legal empowerment frameworks that allow people autonomy in choosing the type of justice they want to pursue.
Mr. Kahsay shared his case study research on traditional justice institutions in Northeastern Ethiopia known as the Gereb, providing an overview of the multidimensional conflict overlapping the Ethiopian-Eritrean border and describing the religious and functional (farmer/herder) differences between the two groups living in the border area. He noted his opposition to approaches in which traditional justice institutions are included in peacebuilding for the sole reason of ticking the box of local ownership, and argued that traditional justice institutions have a context-specific nature that gives them unique peacebuilding value. Mr. Kahsay pointed to the ability of traditional justice institutions to prevent the emergence or re-emergence of conflict, and argued that they are in a better position to understand local conflict, peace, and justice issues. Mr. Kahsay identified two challenges to the inclusion of traditional justice institutions in peacebuilding interventions and frameworks. First, he explained that most traditional justice institutions operate in such a manner that they are in effect on the ground but not legally recognized. Second, he noted that the ability of traditional justice institutions to prevent or resolve all conflicts is often impacted by factors outside of their purview, such as national political tensions. Mr. Kahsay made several key recommendations to maximize the role and benefits of traditional justice institutions in peacebuilding. First, he recommended that the African Union and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) should consider establishing formal mechanisms for including traditional justice institutions in conflict prevention frameworks. Second, he emphasized that peace agreements and peace support operations should strive to include traditional justice institutions and not just elites. Third, he recommended that community-level reconciliation processes, facilitated by traditional justice institutions, should occur prior to or alongside national dialogues.
Ms. Jana Ramsey shared her perspective on the fragility of peace and the blurred lines between conflict and post-conflict periods. She highlighted the risk of a re-emergence of conflict when post-conflict reforms are viewed as unbalanced, emphasizing that the implementation of post-conflict justice must take local realities into account. She then stressed the importance of understanding the difference between restoring justice and establishing justice where it did not previously exist or was not available on an equal basis for marginalized members of society. She acknowledged the various political, economic, and humanitarian challenges (such as DDR—Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration) faced by government authorities in the aftermath of conflict that complicate the prioritization of justice. While acknowledging the limitations of traditional justice systems, she used the example of South Sudan to demonstrate how traditional justice institutions can help fill gaps within a larger system to facilitate truth-telling, reparations, institutional reform, and memorialization (in addition to trials conducted by the state.) She concluded by emphasizing that in order for such post-conflict restoration efforts to be successful, both government and traditional mechanisms must have support from the societies in which they are operating.
The Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding: Centering African knowledge and agency is key to building and sustaining peace in Africa. The Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP) is a network of 22 African policy, research, and academic organizations that works with the Wilson Center's Africa Program to attain the most appropriate, cohesive, and inclusive policy frameworks and approaches for achieving sustainable peace in Africa. Generously funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York since its establishment in 2011, the SVNP works to generate African knowledge to inform U.S. and international peacebuilding policies on Africa; help build the next generation of African peacebuilders through its scholarship program; and create a pan-African network of African peacebuilding organizations, practitioners, and experts to collaborate and share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned on peacebuilding in Africa.
This event was livetweeted and webcast. Follow the Africa Program Twitter account @AfricaUpClose and catch up on the conversation using the hashtags #TraditionalJustice and #PeaceandJustice.
Awet Halefom Kahsay
Former Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding Scholar;
Ph.D. Candidate in Peace and Security Studies, Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Catherine Kelly
Associate Professor of Justice and Rule of Law, Africa Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Jana Ramsey
Senior Advisor, Office of Global Criminal Justice, U.S. Department of State
Cheri Ayers
Alyson Grunder
Former Associate Director, Africa Program and Senior Diplomatic Fellow, State Department;
Senior Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State; former Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Liberia; former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and U.S.-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial U.S.-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, including our Africa Up Close blog, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in U.S.-Africa relations. Read more
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Remodeling projects are all about a fresh start. Without the hassles of building from the ground up, remodeling a space keeps the bones but creates a new look with fresh finishes and fixtures.
When Natilee started remodeling the kitchen in her Alamo, California, home, she wanted to respect the traditional aspects of her home but update the space with modern touches.
"We love a modern aesthetic. However, our home naturally has a bit of a traditional/farmhouse feel," Natilee says. "We wanted to keep it fresh and modern, but still follow the natural personality of the house."
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As the owner of Hooray All Day, a store specializing in handmade stationery and party supplies, Natilee appreciates the American-made quality of Barn Light Electric fixtures.
"We buy American-made products whenever possible," she notes. "We also look for high-quality materials and, above all, for our lighting to fit in with our aesthetic and design preferences. It's awesome that the lighting can be configured in so many ways to fit your space perfectly."
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Kirk Hasting's "Top Ten Questions for Darwinists"
Posted by Leighton on Jan 26, 2011 in General | 43 comments
[leighton] Yesterday I found this in the main site's email account. It sparked quite a bit of conversation between Kirk Hasting's and myself and even generated a beloved cartoon starring me(Not as beloved as a Jack Chick tract, but it'll have to do.). There are quite a few stumpers in this list of questions such as, "If life DID "evolve", then why did it ever evolve beyond weeds, ants and cockroaches, which are much better equipped for reproduction and survival than we are?"
I'm putting this up here so you all can answer and enjoy the foray as you see fit while we put the final preparations on this week's episode. So please, enjoy the words of the enlightened vs. the neanderthal.
43 Responses to "Kirk Hasting's "Top Ten Questions for Darwinists""
Jim T says:
Perhaps the guy could read a book on science and maybe another on ethical philosophy — first.
Pretty lame
Reverend Atheist says:
finally! but unfortunately I've already converted…. Heathens!
What impressed me the most about that exchange was Leighton's professionalism and restraint.
Who is Kirk Hastings?
Oh, my bad~ I forgot to check to see if it was actually a podcast >: /
I should have known that I would be teased like this~ who wants to F-ing read??? Thats why I LISTEN!
Swifter358 says:
Just debate already …………waiting
Gliblord says:
Yes, because the obvious course of action when you have ten questions about evolution is to ask a layman, and to neglect asking a person whose expertise is much more robust, such as an evolutionary biologist. Why, it's almost as though they're not really interested in having their questions answered!
Kirk Hastings is the author of "What Is Truth?", frequent guest and current cohost of Evidence 4 Faith while Dr. Lurakis is away.
You started fight clubs!? My god you are a badass, Leighton. A tiny-penised badass.
I just read that~ Leighton, you made Freud proud! A very interesting discussion….
But yet, where is my podcast?
Moggie Magfeline says:
I was waiting for the "if evolution is true, then why haven't I ever seen a dog give birth to a cat?" classic to appear on that list. That's about the level of understanding of natural selection and evolution that Craptain Kirk has demonstrated. What year are we in again? Oh and Leighton, I think next time you should tell this guy how you really feel. Don't keep it all inside.
Admiral Annoy says:
#'s 5 & 8 are the same question, so that eliminates one off the bat.
#1 Abiogenesis and Spontaenous generation aren't the same thing, and not related to evolution, stupid cliche falsehood to start us off. And if you can't tell the difference between RNA strands replicating and a mouse popping out of a bag of grain than what the fuck is wrong with you?
I took care of two. It's not as horrifically painful is you only do a few at once!
Herb (12th Apostle) says:
Jesus fucking Christ, Leighton. That e-mail exchange really brought out the drama queen in you.
VonRoyer says:
Leighton, I might just nail you to a cross because you're my new Jesus! That was brilliant! Hmm, maybe I'll just nail you.
And after going through the E4F archive for the past few weeks I am crazy excited for anther debate between both of you.
A couple weeks ago I was in midtown Manhattan and saw Don King stick his head out of a limo and yell at a homeless guy. But still this email chain is the most depressing thing I've seen this year.
Ian (other) says:
Some questions are so penetrating and insightful that they actually give one a headache. Some are the exact opposite of that, but also give one a headache. If only there were a way for the enquirers to tell the difference. Lacking a method to do so they confuse the one for the other, usually in the more flattering direction.
Oh, Cock Hastings. You could have said.
AngryBudgie says:
This guy reminds me of a chick that used to troll a forum i was on. I'd get crazy pages long emails of sheer inanity.
I'd say mark him as spam and see how fast he comes up with a new email. You could even make a game out of it.
This is off topic and I'm pretty sure this is the wrong place to post this.
http://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/f9vui/my_6_year_old_son_is_terrified_that_because_i/
I love the podcast, and that includes the brash nature and humor of it all, but this email exchange seemed pretty douchy.
Got to love those questions… The majority can be answer by "No it doesn't"
Science tells us…..No it doesn't
According to Darwinism…..No it doesn't
Science Demonstrates that….No it doesn't
The whole thing is a series of straw men. Gratz on learning about Darwinian evolution from answers in genesis.
Leighton is a boss! But who let him use email, Poor decision!
Discord.agent says:
Those dickheads! I wrote that email, and sent it to the "good" doctor. After I found out you guys were debating them, I listened to a few of their shows and got upset that they put forth bullshit as evidence/fact so I wrote an email while in a drunken stupor. I had no idea they even addressed it until I was reading the back-and-forth between Leighton and Dr. Bullshit. I just listened to the show wherein they discussed my email and became annoyed that they refuted my claims without any evidence or citing their sources. These should be Skunk Dicks of 2011!
P.S. That's Dr. Prescott Hensley to you, Evidence 4 Faith fuck-wads!
Did they really make the claim that since the Exodus events occurred over 4000 years ago we shouldn't expect to find much evidence if any? What about the Franchti cave in mainland Greece where we found evidence of human life/community from 20,000 BCE? What about all the archaeological evidence we have from the neolithic revolution (around 7,000 BCE)? Fucking dickheads!
@Discord.agent: I'm thinking that maybe Leighton's email was also a product of drunken stupor.
@Leighton: Kirk and his ilk are not debaters. They are baiters. They use passive aggressive tactics to bait you into a fight. Then when you go to fight them, they passively resist the fight. This makes you look like the aggressor. You walked right into the trap, and in doing so, shifted the focus from the stupidity that Kirk put forth in his top 10 list.
@all: Kirk's cartoon makes much more sense when you make Leighton-Dilbert and Kirk-the other dude.
Hdog says:
Thanks very much Chuck and Leighton for introducing the evidence 4 faith podcast to me. It's so bad, I've had to listen to all of them. What a load of creationist shite. Please take them down as soon as you can.
Respect from the UK.
Mickmeister says:
It's amazing that anyone would attempt to debate a subject without knowing a thing about it. An hour spent carefully researching the subject on the internet could have raised his second grade level understanding of evolution quite a bit.
Let's start with "Darwinism". There is no such thing. That's like "Newtonism" or "Eisteinism".
It's called the "Theory of Evolution". If you call it anything else, you demonstrate that you lack adequate education to debate the topic.
somewhere in greece says:
If someone is confident of their evidence AND profess expertise , they should be confident enough to put their balls on the chopping block. Refusing to debate on one hand and then sending emails with their best questions on the other is, exactly as Leighton said, cowardice. And sorry, inexperience in podcasts and poor oratory skills are, as excuses go, slightly better than "I am washing my hair".
Mr Hastings, you are worthy of my contempt for two reasons:
1) The questions you have posed I had learned the answers to before I finished middle school and that only because the abiogenesis experiments were mentioned in 8th grade. Not to mention the abysmal ignorance evident on what evolutionary theory is all about and what is natural selection. If you have internet access to send emails with, you have access to a search engine, ergo you have access to all sorts of websites designed by specialists for laymen, who cite their sources and, as I have mentioned before, put their balls on the chopping block.
2) I am not a native speaker of english. I had to learn it as a foreign language and part of what I had to do (and an important part of any foreign language exam I had to take) was writing two essays in 150 words or less (or 200, depending on the level) in, if I remember correctly, less than an hour.
Many times the topic was defending, or refuting, a position. I, and all the other students, had minutes to fully understand a question and get to the point within the time and word count limitations. I would expect a native speaker of english, who is an adult and an author, to fare better than my twelve-year-old self. Apparently, I am expecting too much.
Ironic Name says:
Leighton, please allow me to declare my undying (platonic) love for you. That was fucking badass.
minus says:
I don't see any point in continuing this "debate." Anyone who asks questions such as these is a massive hypocrite. Asking a question indicates that you want an answer. These yokels are clearly not interested in learning the answers to these questions. As has been pointed out, the answers are readily available to anyone with a fourth grade reading level. We all figured it out with out anyone holding our hands. These fools are contemptible.
I for one will not be paying attention to anything these know-nothings have to say. Cut 'em loose and get back to the good stuff.
BigIdeaSeeker says:
Since your debate with these guys I've listened to a number of their podcasts. It is clear they use only Christian sources (though they do not cite their sources on the air nor do they list them on their website). Thus, they are constantly bringing up very old and naive arguments that were long ago debunked. Recycling these old arguments is not only irresponsible, it is intellectually incestuous.
Feanor says:
I'm only a high-school student and no scientist or philosopher, but I can still think of an answer to all ten questions on the top of my head. Admittedly there are one or two questions that I am tempted to think about for awhile (meaning of life), but that`s not because I don`t think my answer is incorrect (of course there is no objective meaning, reason and meaning are inventions of the subject), but because the answer is not to my liking, and it seems that's exactly this Kirk-guy's problem.
Uh, now that I've read the email exchanges all I have to say is, "Uh, Leighton? Is that really you using 'pusillanimous' and analyzing the Brontes? Hehe, you go man!"
Reverend John says:
These E4F Fuckwads are absolute proof against intelligent design. If anyone else said that already, my fault for not reading thru every word of their nauseating BS, straw men, incoherence, and utter stupidity.
EmptyBasket says:
Anyone wanna make a collective evidence 4 faith debunking blog? Loads of fun for everyone!
Sorry, had to add this. How about we set up a schedule where everybody here takes a Sunday and has their day to call in to the E4F show and talk to 'em live? Some of us may even win Kirk's book since every time they offer a book on their show nobody calls in.
St. Dave says:
I thought the ten questions were lovely. They could form the basis for a 10 week lecture series on logical fallacies, or as a warning to kids not to do ID. I can see a TV add "This is your brain, This is your brain on ID".
Just makes it incredibly clear that E4F has no idea what it is they are arguing against.
Hez says:
Jesus, is there anything Leighton *hasn't* done?
I personally wouldn't have been such an asshole to Keith, but props to him for trying to fight back! The e-mails were highly entertaining nevertheless.
As for the questions:
1) Spontaneous generation =/= abiogenesis
2) Question implies that 2nd law of thermodynamics applies to non-isolated systems like earth, organisms, cells, etc.
3) Question assumes that there *is* some kind of genetic barrier which stops/regulates mutation after a certain point. This is just bullshit as far as I know, I'd have to be presented with something (a paper or something at least?) to believe otherwise.
4) Genetic fallacy.
5) Interesting question, although I don't see its intended purpose of putting a hole in evolution. From the top of my head, it seems reasonable to assume that an animal that's able to perceive and react to other organisms intentions (theory of mind – assuming that's what we mean by consciousness) will be more fit to survive and pass on it's genes then the same animal with no consciousness.
6) Wow @ this question.
First of all, I'm sick of you calling it Darwinian evolution. It implies that we still adhere to what Darwin thought (we don't). Evolution has evolved (stupid pun, I know) quite a bit since Darwin's time, and some predictions that Darwin made in his day have been refuted (trivial things, given that he predicted the whole concept of evolution).
Secondly, total non-sequitur. Evolution doesn't necessarily imply atheism (depends on your particular concept of theism), and it also has nothing to do with how we make our morals. "Right" and "wrong" is how we deem it, to say that morality objective is an oxymoron, since morals are of the mind – they're conceptual in nature. The conceptual is not objective.
We *do* rape, steal, murder, lie, etc. Whether or not it's sometimes a survival instinct or not is besides the point (or whether or not it's an effective way to survive is another question which depends on the situation), but regardless; we also have empathy/sympathy and compassion – we put ourselves in other peoples shoes and we relate to them. We have a sense of community as well, we're all trying to survive after all and we want to help each other out.
There's so much more you could say on this question, including the fact that god's morals also need accounting for given your stance on morals (euthyophro's dillema) and the fact that god does the things you've in the bible (or creates a situation where it's inevitable).
7) Question implies that the very infancy of life was complex at all. Once matter get's over the hump of abiogenesis (which it did), then evolution takes over, and given enough time anything can happen. It also implies that evolution is efficient and necessary – it isn't. It's a crude mechanism, but it works nevertheless. Evolution also has nothing to do with the survival of the universe.
8) See my response to question 5 and 8.
9) See my response to question 8. Also, evolutions goal isn't immortality.
10) Evolution necessarily isn't a conscious endeavor. It's not like animals *think* that they need to reproduce or do X in order to pass on their genes. We do think about it though, because we have the knowledge of evolution; but that's besides the point, because even then we're not necessarily conscious of trying to achieve survivability. Even given this, humans do stupid shit anyway – we don't always do what's in the best interest for our survival. In short: we make our own purpose, whether it has to do with evolution and survival, or blowing yourself up for ones ideology (random example to counter survivability).
JESUS CHRIST THAT TOOK LONGER THAN IT SHOULD HAVE!
I'm not checking for typos, so yeah.
Did I say Keith? I meant Kirk.
pandamonium says:
Now, I have to ask myself what would I gain from reading this email exchange? After reading the comments on this post, I can only conclude "indigestion". But I'll probably read it tomorrow.
mikekoz68 says:
Way to go Leighton, you called it as you saw it and you were right. His excuses were laughable- he starts by saying he doesn't want to debate because he's not a public speaker. Wtf? I didn't realise you had a live audience for your podcasts, where do I go to buy tickets? His next reason is that he doesn't think he can adequately articulate his own beliefs off the top of his head, and is not good at rote memorization, again wtf? These are his own beliefs, shouldn't you know your OWN beliefs off the 'top of your head'? Like I said, these are laughable excuses.
The impressive critiques of several classic works of literature was a nice touch that no doubt made him contemplate that he was in way over his head!
nathan_in_indonesia says:
A little advice from Jay-Z for ya Leighton:
a wise man told me don't argue with fools
cause people from a distinct can't tell who is who
hotttpocket says:
between Kirk Hastings and yourself, not Kirk Hasting's and yourself!
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Q: Error while using CronR I am trying to run a script every hour using cronR but getting error
library(cronR)

f <- system.file(package = "cronR", "extdata","/Users/abhishekgupta/Documents/Personal/hackathons/mckinsey/hackathon.R")
cmd <- cron_rscript(f)
cmd

Error in cron_rscript(f) : file.exists(rscript) is not TRUE

A: I had the exact same problem.
but as per Richard's suggestion,
cmd <- cron_rscript("/Users/abhishekgupta/Documents/Personal/hackathons/mckinsey/hackathon.R")
cron_add(cmd, frequency = 'minutely', id = 'job1', description = 'some crawler')

indeed works!
Thank you for the hint Richard!

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Presence of US, allies allowed in Quetta
From the NewspaperNovember 25, 2010
WASHINGTON, Nov 24: Pakistan has allowed the US military and its coalition partners in Afghanistan to maintain a presence in Quetta, says a Pentagon report to Congress. The report, which was released to the media on Wednesday, also notes that tensions between India and Pakistan have a direct impact on Afghanistan and therefore, the United States must consider relations between South Asia's two nuclear neighbours while making any strategy for Kabul.
"Pakistan Army General Headquarters recently approved a US Office of Defence Representative and Coalition presence at the Pakistan military's 12 Corps HQ in Quetta," the Pentagon tells Congress.
Earlier reports in the US media said that Pakistan also had allowed the CIA to expand its presence in the Balochistan capital. "Yes, we have asked for that, and we continue to ask for that," said a Pentagon official when asked if the United States wanted more actions against alleged militant sanctuaries in Quetta.
The Americans claim that senior Taliban leaders are hiding around Quetta and use their bases in that area to supervise attacks on US and allied forces in Afghanistan.
"While the US government recognises the tremendous effort" by the Pakistani military against the militants, "insurgent safe havens along the border will remain the primary problem to achieving a secure and stable Afghanistan", the Pentagon warns.
One initiative towards this end, the report adds, is increasing the cooperation between Afghanistan, Isaf, and Pakistani forces along the border to provide a more comprehensive approach to eradicating the insurgency.
"There is still much work to be done, but there is a positive trend line towards achieving the overall strategic goals," says the Pentagon while acknowledging that its relations with the Pakistani military have improved. Advocating a regional, rather than a country-specific approach to the Afghan problem, the Pentagon observes that "India's presence in Afghanistan cannot be understood without considering the tense, fragile relationship between Pakistan and India".
The report notes that the kind of developmental work that India has done in Afghanistan "is really vital" to the success of US efforts there, "at the same time, Pakistani perceptions of that – and they're regularly voiced, both in formal and informal conversations by a wide range of people in Pakistan – is an area that is a continuing concern".
Pakistan complains that India uses Afghanistan for stirring troubles in Balochistan and other places and has concentrated its presence in areas close to the Pakistani border.
"Certainly the perceptions of Pakistan are important as well as the perceptions of India," said a Pentagon official while explaining how the US viewed the two neighbours' complaints against each other.
"It has to be looked at in context, without trying to be judgmental that one side or the other's perceptions are wrong, but it's important to be aware of those perceptions," he said.
India continues to be one of Afghanistan's largest donors, providing $1.3 billion for major infrastructure projects like power transmission, power lines and roads. India also provides agriculture assistance and has increased access to degree scholarships and training programmes.
While the report to Congress does not talk about Lashkar-e-Taiba's operations, the Pentagon official, who briefed the media on the report along with a representative of the State Department, noted that the LeT was part of "a broad syndicate of extremist groups" allegedly operating from Fata. The State Department official, however, said that the US had asked Pakistan to take 'specific actions' against the sanctuaries used for carrying out attacks inside Afghanistan and against Islamabad's neighbours.
The US, he said, had asked Pakistan to take steps in North Waziristan and to go after more directly in the areas that were sanctuaries for the Afghan Taliban.
The Pentagon official, however, explained that in Swat, Pakistan not only destroyed the hideouts of Pakistani militants but also acted against those who wanted to participate in violent activities in Afghanistan.
"Now that the Pakistani government has control of Swat, that kind of export of fighters into Afghanistan from that area is sharply down," the official added. He pointed out that Pakistan also had 'suffered tremendously', with over 30,000 casualties in the last two years.
"At the same time, we believe it's important for Pakistan to go after insurgents and extremists and those who threaten their neighbours as well, and we're working with them to that end," the official added.
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By Holly English, Esq. and Ellen Ostrow, Ph.D.
Given the rather dismal track record of alternative work arrangements in the legal profession, it's easy to become discouraged about making an arrangement work for you and your employer.
Broader change n the workplace will come about when institutions, such as law firms and in-house legal departments, dedicate themselves to supporting successful alternative work arrangements. In the meantime, the burden is more on the individual to devise a nontraditional schedule. You'll need cooperation from your employer, but you can maximize the odds of garnering that kind of support by presenting a well-crafted proposal.
Clarify existing policies. Find out your organization's written or informal policies at the outset, including salary, bonus, benefits, vacation and policies on advancement.
Recruit a champion. It will be difficult to craft a workable new schedule without a powerful advocate in the organization. So choose a supervisor you trust and like. The bonus: the better your relationship, the easier it is to negotiate something.
Be creative. A flexible work arrangement doesn't have to be three days a week from 9 to 5. Identify precisely what your lifestyle and practice issues are - and design your proposal accordingly. Do you need more out-of-the-office time each day? Would you prefer to work from home? If you're a litigator, you can't limit yourself to a three-day week or leave daily at 3 P.M. But you can take time between trials.
Be business-savvy. Present your proposal as a win-win. Your employer will examine your proposal with an eye toward the goals of the business, while your supervisor will want to know how the work you leave behind will get done. Make sure you address the economics of the organization as well as equitable work distribution issues. And do understand that you have some economics on your side. If you become dissatisfied and decide to leave the firm, it will cost your organization a great deal to recruit and train someone to replace you and deal with the squandered investment made to train you. In addition, other things lost if you leave are institutional knowledge and client relationships you've formed. Finally, don't be fazed if your employer says, "If you do it, everyone else will too." There's no substantiating data for this idea.
Be prepared for resistance. If your employer has little experience with nontraditional schedules or feels she's been burned in the past, she might be hesitant to try again. Understand this and empathize. Don't fight policies that seem limited at the beginning. Suggest a trial period so everyone can get comfortable with the new arrangement.
Before you start a flexible work arrangement is also the ideal time to talk about policies that aren't clear. Having open conversations will bring up "undiscussables" and will model healthy communication practices to be used later. The biggest threat to healthy alternative work arrangements is faulty or nonexistent communication, so brush up on your communication skills. Listen actively and nondefensively so you can remain attuned to others' concerns. Then you'll be prepared to act proactively to prevent problems.
Be trustworthy. Only promise to do what you absolutely can do - this is the basis of trust in all relationships. Skeptics will be happy to ascribe any professional shortcomings to your "different" status, so don't give them ammunition.
Stay on the radar screen. Many people on alternative schedules say, "I have no time to chat at work." This is understandable, but it makes you look aloof, uncaring, and as if you have no interest in the workplace. Say "hi" to co-workers and chat for two minutes in the hallway, join the lunch bunch now and then, peek into colleagues' offices, attend important meetings, and serve on management committees. If the work assignment system is "give it to the first person you see," you'll need to be visible. If you can't be there in person, communicate your interest in good assignments by phone and email. Be persistent in seeking out good work.
Manage your clients. Your boss may tell you your clients won't tolerate a flexible work arrangement, but research by the Project for Attorney Retention (http://www.pardc.org) and our experience talking to lawyers working reduced schedules do not support this. Share information about your schedule with clients, depending on who they are and your relationship with them. Remember, no attorney works for any one client 24/7. Face time is not the same as availability.
Work toward two-way flexibility. You'll want understanding about your schedule, but you'll need to be flexible as well. So don't fly out the door at the stroke of 5 when a crisis is going on. Demonstrating flexibility and commitment empowers you to expect the same from others. On the other hand, beware of schedule creep. If you're working consistently far longer than agreed, either take the time off later or ask to be compensated. You don't want to consistently work 100 percent of the time and be paid for 80 percent.
Empathize with colleagues. Your colleagues may get resentful and frustrated as they grind away while you aren't there as much as they are. You should not ignore the potential for backlash, so be meticulous about fairness. For instance, help arrange work assignments so that already-overworked colleagues are not getting even more work dumped on them. Have understanding for those working traditional schedules and pay attention to their feelings.
Manage the politics. You may experience put-downs, like sarcastic jibes to "enjoy your day off," or subtle attempts to derail your arrangement, like superiors who suddenly require your attendance at meetings during your days off. Some resentment is understandable; other times it's excessive. When reacting to comments that are subtle or not so subtle, don't abandon your self-respect. When colleagues get cranky, remind them that they get paid more and that your work schedule is not a "cushy deal" but a fair-and-square business arrangement.
Be a player. Bring in business if at all possible - it's the deal clincher. You will have very few political problems if you are known as a rainmaker. Or you can develop a specialty that is valuable and commands high billings. You must make sure people know about your successes - they won't unless you tell them.
Advocate flextime for all. You can play a larger role as time goes on, especially if your new schedule works out well. Within your firm, advocate for flexibility that's not tied to family concerns. There are many reasons that lawyers want to reduce their hours. Creating a split between lawyers with and without families hurts everyone.
Remember that change is difficult. Law firms - and U.S. employers in general - celebrate "commitment as measured by endless hours at work. Indeed, there's a long-standing model of how legal work gets done ("no one can practice part time"), and law is a risk-averse profession. If you make a change, others will have to shift too, but it's never easy. To ease the transition, look for support from like-minded people and others who have alternative schedules. You'll all undoubtedly have great stories to share.
Dispel the idea that flextime is an accommodation. Finally, don't think of your nontraditional arrangement as an "accommodation." Flexibility is the most desired job characteristic in all industries studied. No one can realistically have a normal life without schedule flexibility, especially in today's world of forced overwork. So, instead of thinking that you're in a fringe group with no hope of acceptance, be assured that you are in the vanguard of a new, dynamic movement dedicated to nothing less than reforming the way work is done.


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It's no secret that a good night's sleep is important. In fact, new research shows that a solid seven hours is the minimum we need for good health.
But, for some of us, those seven hours are spent tossing and turning. We count sheep. We try to relax — and nothing.
Before losing all hope, it's important to know that experts say a good night's sleep is often just one small change away.
To learn which changes work best, TODAY talked to three sleep experts who shared their number one tips for a better night's rest.
"[Looking at the clock] begins a more conscious thought process that is moving toward a wakeful brain than a sleeping brain," says Dr. Nathanial Watson, president elect of the AASM and director of the University of Washington Sleep Medicine Clinic.
He knows many people need an alarm to wake up. He recommends people set it early in the evening and ignore the clock for the rest of the night. Looking at the clock reminds us that we are not getting enough sleep, which only causes us more stress.
If people wake in the middle of the night, Watson urges them to avoid the lure of the clock. It starts a nasty thought process.
"I spent a lot of time in people's bedrooms. The one thing I think can really affect people's sleep positively is to truly black out … the bedroom," says W. Chris Winter, a sleep medicine expert at Charlottesville Neurology & Sleep Medicine in Virginia.
He recommends people go into their bedrooms at noon on a sunny day at noon and find where the light comes into the room. Then use black out shades and even rubber seals on the bottom of the door to prevent light from seeping into the room.
Light and dark regulate the circadian rhythms. The deep darkness will cause the brain to feel sleepy and the bright light wakes the brain.
While Walia recommends that people try to go to bed and wake up around the same every day, she understands that work deadlines, family obligations, or social engagements might keep people up late. She cautions against sleeping in for more than 30 minutes to an hour. Keeping to the same schedule each day makes it easier for people to fall asleep at the same time and leads to other health benefits.


Can 'Crazy Rich Asians' Strike It Rich at the China Box Office?
Three and a half months after its U.S. release, "Crazy Rich Asians" finally hits the ground in China on Friday. But it's up in the air whether the movie can enjoy the same kind of success in the world's second-biggest movie market.
On the face of it, the Cinderella story of a Chinese-American academic who unwittingly falls for one of Asia's wealthiest and most eligible bachelors might seem a natural hit in the Middle Kingdom, with its all-Asian cast, Asian setting, some dialogue in Chinese and a happy ending.
But what made the film so groundbreaking and distinctive in Hollywood – its lineup of Asian actors – is nothing new in China, where nearly every theatrical release features primarily Asian talent. The depiction of opulence and wealth also sits uneasily at a time when the Communist government is cracking down on both real and fictional excess.
And the China release comes well after the buzz around the film in the rest of the world has already died down. On major Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan, thousands more users have indicated that they want to see Bollywood dramedy "102 Not Out" and mainland teen romance "Twenty" than "Crazy Rich Asians," all three of which open Friday.
Many of those keen to see the film would have already watched it online by now, she added.
Those close to the production team say they have no way to predict the film's performance, as no directly comparable titles have been released recently in China. The country sets a quota on the number of foreign films it allows in and rarely imports romantic comedies. "We're just very, very happy it got in," a source close to the production told Variety.
The closest comparisons might be with "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" which launched in China in August, or Amy Schumer's "I Feel Pretty," which was released in September. Both performed abysmally, bringing in just $602,000 and $206,000, respectively. Another point of comparison might be action-comedy caper "The Spy Who Dumped Me," which still took in only $8.9 million.
Kevin Kwan's original "Crazy Rich Asians" novel was never a phenomenon in China, where it can't even be purchased in Mandarin, and the cast of the film is little-known to Chinese audiences except for Michelle Yeoh, who has a loyal fan base. In the Chinese marketing poster, Yeoh is placed close to the center.
While the film may vividly showcase extravagant wealth, its marketing in China has sought to emphasize aspects more in line with the Communist regime's "core socialist values" — a potentially smart move as authorities crack down hard on luxury spending by officials and issue new restrictions on content deemed "overly entertaining" or focused on wealth accumulation.
Although the title "Crazy Rich Asians" (in Chinese) was used for the film in Taiwan and Hong Kong, in mainland China it's been changed to what translates roughly into English as "An Unexpected Gold-Digging Romance," casting a certain aspersion on the characters.
Warner Bros. has even been using Communist Party-approved terminology to describe the movie. "American humor is perfectly combined with Chinese style, and the independence and 'positive energy' of the female characters is especially touching," the studio wrote on its official Weibo social media account, using a phrase that refers to the sunny, inspirational material preferred by Chinese authorities.
Reactions from Chinese viewers who've already seen the film has been mixed, with users on key platform Douban giving it a middling aggregate rating of 6.2 out of 10. Though the film opens with a quote by Napoleon that sets its sights on the Middle Kingdom ("Let China sleep, for when she wakes, she will wake the world"), many mainlanders felt they saw little to do with themselves onscreen.


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A water gun "assassin" game turned into a road rage incident when a group of Modesto High School seniors doused a couple who were not playing the game, a Stanislaus County sheriff's spokesman said.
The California Highway Patrol arrested a Lodi man, Benito Victory, 26, on Friday night after he allegedly chased the car full of teenagers on roads north of Modesto. One witness reported that he fired a handgun at them twice. Victory crashed his pickup and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
CHP officers and deputies searched the crash scene, but no firearm or other evidence was found to recommend additional charges against Victory, said deputy Tom Letras, a Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department spokesman.
Victory's passenger, a woman, was injured in the crash and treated at a hospital.
No charges have been filed against the students.
Assassin is an annual ritual for seniors at Modesto high schools and at schools across the country; the weapon of choice usually is a water gun. A student or group of students pays a fee to enter the contest, which creates a pool of prize money for those who win.
Students armed with super soakers, squirt guns or water balloons ambush other participants to eliminate them from the game. Assassin is not sanctioned by schools and often is prohibited on high school campuses.
Friday's incident started about 6 p.m. when the Modesto High School seniors pulled up next to Victory's red pickup.
According to sheriff's officials, the teens thought the truck belonged to another senior playing the game.
A passenger in the teens' car used a large water gun to drench Victory and his female passenger. The car sped away, and Victory gave chase.
Sheriff Adam Christianson said in a news release that he has concerns about students playing Assassin.
"We have teenaged drivers cruising the streets looking for targets to shoot with squirt guns," he said. "This can lead to inattentiveness while driving and also dangerous driving while targets try to escape."
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Among the many factors that car buyers consider when making a purchase, fuel efficiency likely places near the top, if not on top of the list of considerations. Whether it's for a new hatchback or an SUV, buyers care how much mileage a vehicle can get out of a full tank, and more often than not, those cars with the better fuel economy are the ones rolling out of the dealership.
It all comes down to the practical nature of Filipinos. The cost of fuel is rising ever higher, while the roads of Metro Manila are becoming more congested. It simply makes sense to get the cars which can get their owners the most bang for their buck.
Which cars are the most fuel-efficient? To help with the search, we've put together a list of the vehicles with the best fuel economy in the market.
Powered by a 3-cylinder 1.0 DOHC engine that can create up to 67 hp and 90 Nm of torque, Suzuki's extra large small car can zoom up to an impressive rated 29.14 kilometers per liter on highways with light traffic, making it one of the most fuel-efficient cars around. Not only that, as the vehicle is also available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), the Celerio is also the first subcompact to offer a CVT.
Suzuki entered the Philippine subcompact car market with style, as the Celerio features a sharp front mask with expansive character lines, and an aerodynamic rear profile designed to create a stylish silhouette that hides its spacious interior. The model allows for more legroom, headroom, and elbowroom for all five passengers than its counterparts in the market, and can store 254L worth of cargo. In addition, the back seats can be split folded 60:40 for additional space. A perfect family vehicle for those looking to get the most out of every trip.
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In an internal fuel economy run observed by an Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) representative in December 2015, the Brio Amaze checked in an astounding recorded 33.88 kilometers per liter for highway driving. With its 4-cylinder, 1.3 liter i-VTEC engine mated with 5-speed automatic transmission and 5-speed manual transmission, along with the compact size and powerful engine, the Brio Amaze delivers superior performance and efficiency whenever its needed.
Honda not only came out with its most efficient sedan with the Brio Amaze, it also launched a premium-styled package with an affordable price. The model's smooth planes interplay with clean lines to give the compact exterior a strong presence, while its a multi-reflector headlamps, a sporty-chrome grille, and the tail lamps with chrome accents makes it distinctively unique to the eye. The interior yields a spacious and comfortable cabin with sturdy surfaces, high-quality and beige color scheme that creates a simple but refined feel.
According to the 2017 Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends report by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Mazda tops the list of the most fuel-efficient automotive brands for the fifth straight year, thanks to the carmaker's proprietary SKYACTIV Technology. The SKYACTIV Technology is a blanket term for all of Mazda's innovations under the company's long-term vision for technology development, and includes highly efficient engines, transmissions, and crash safety measures.
That said, what better way to try out the brand's world-class innovations through the new Mazda 3 sedan. Mazda's mid-level offering is manufactured in Japan and comes with the brand's innovations in a sleek, classy package. Between the utilized KODO — Soul of Motion design philosophy to define the Mazda 3's aggressive features and the front and rear bumper designs, as well as the SKYACTIV technology for the carmaker's signature performance, it's hard to go wrong with this model.
When it comes to hybrid sedans, Toyota's Prius hybrid car is hard to beat simply for the number of technological innovations that come with its nameplate. Known as one of Toyota's most environmentally friendly models, the Prius also boasts a number of advanced safety and performance features, from the signature Toyota Safety Sense, to the model's bold and unmistakable design.
In a Fuel Economy run held by the Department of Energy in November, the Prius came with an impressive recorded 26.13 kilometers per liter. Coming with a 1.8L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor with Hybrid Synergy Drive engine, paired to an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with ECO and Power Mode settings, the Prius is an automobile to be reckoned with.
Mitsubishi made the headlines when during an Eco Drive Marathon supervised by the Automobile Association of the Philippines, the G4 model of its Mirage subcompact lineup managed to hit 1,647 kilometers on one full tank, or 42 liters of fuel.
Currently in its sixth generation, the Mirage offers balance to its drivers, whether through its remarkable performance or through its design. Outside, it is stylish and functional. Inside, an ergonomically designed 5-seater cabin crafted for the joy and comfort of both driver and passenger. The Mirage is available with a 1.2L gasoline engine churning out 78 hp with 100 Nm of torque, coupled to either a 5-speed manual or CVT in the Philippines. — Bjorn Biel M. Beltran
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FTX, Cryptocurrency Leader, Moves to Curb High Risk Trades
July 25, 2021 by Staff Reporter
A popular cryptocurrency exchange announced on Sunday that it was curbing a type of high-risk trading that has been blamed in part for sharp fluctuations in the value of Bitcoin and the casino-like atmosphere on such platforms globally.
The move by the exchange, FTX, would reduce the size of the bets that investors can make by lowering the amount of leverage it offers to 20 times from 101 times. Leverage multiplies the traders' chance for not only profit, but also loss.
"We're going to be the ones to take the first step here," Sam Bankman-Fried, 29, the billionaire founder of the platform, which operates from Hong Kong, said on Twitter on Sunday. "Today, we're removing high leverage from FTX. The greatest allowable will be 20x."
The announcement came after The New York Times, in an article published online Friday, detailed the risky trades offered on FTX and other global exchanges like Binance and BitMEX that accelerated a global crash in May. That month, more than $20 billion worth of those bets were liquidated on cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide.
Mr. Bankman-Fried said lowering the leverage amounted to "a step in the direction the industry is headed, and has been headed for a while," adding that "while we think that many of the arguments are high leverage miss the mark, we also don't think it's an important part of the crypto ecosystem, and in some cases it's not a healthy part of it."
Global platforms like FTX allow traders to borrow big when betting on price fluctuations — traders do not buy and sell cryptocurrencies but instead predict where prices in the underlying assets will head. Those bets, known as derivatives, mean that if investors put up $1,000, the exchange extends them credit to allow them to make a bet on the future price of cryptocurrency worth as much as $101,000 on FTX. Now, with the new cap, the maximum in that transaction would be $20,000.
This type of transaction is not supposed to be available to nonprofessional investors in the United States, but — at least historically — some of those investors used workarounds to trade on the sites.
Leverage leaves investors much more vulnerable to having their accounts liquidated as a result of an automated margin call if the price of cryptocurrency moves against their prediction, and they do not have enough collateral in their accounts to back up their bets.
That is what happened in May. Once prices of cryptocurrency began dropping based on market-moving events, like China's announcement of a regulatory crackdown or the decision by Tesla to halt Bitcoin payments, it automatically prompted the exchanges to liquidate the accounts of the most highly leveraged investors before their collateral became insufficient to cover their positions.
"These liquidations are obviously a huge factor in the price crash," Clara Medalie, the research lead at Kaiko, a cryptocurrency market data provider in Paris, said, recalling the sudden decline in cryptocurrency value in mid-May. "It is a vicious cycle."
Mr. Bankman-Fried said on Sunday that only a small percentage of traders take advantage of the maximum available leverage. He also argued that FTX had fewer liquidations than other exchanges and he had long tried to "encourage responsible trading."
Still, he had predicted in an interview last week that some investors might not welcome any move to cut leverage. "We would get consumer outcry if we got rid of it, and we'd get very bad press," he said. "But it might be the right thing to do."
Mr. Bankman-Fried also acknowledged that high leverage created a perception that exchanges like his encouraged risky trading, even though he asserted this was not a fair conclusion.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, offers leverage up to 125 times. Changpeng Zhao, the Chinese-Canadian founder of Binance and a developer tracing his professional roots to Wall Street, has said that the extreme leverage figures were just a "marketing gimmick" and that most traders do not use them.
Timothy Massad, the former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates derivatives in the United States, said that he embraced FTX's decision and that he hoped other platforms like Binance would follow.
The change, he said, might be motivated in part by FTX's success this past week in raising $900 million in venture capital, the most ever for a cryptocurrency exchange. The high-leverage offerings on FTX are more of a reputational liability as Mr. Bankman-Fried looks to expand his platform's global reach, Mr. Massad said.
"Sam has bigger visions and this move eliminates a flash point that might get in the way," Mr. Massad said. "Take it off the table."


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Combination Immunotherapy Shrinks Melanoma Brain Metastases
Combination immunotherapy shrank melanoma that has spread to the brain in more than half of the patients in a clinical trial led by an investigator at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (N Engl J Med 2018;379:722-730).
melanoma brain metastases; immunotherapy. melanoma brain metastases; immunotherapy
Of 94 patients in the single-arm study combining checkpoint inhibitors ipilimumab and nivolumab, at a minimum follow-up of 9 months and a median of 14 months, 24 (26%) had a complete response, 28 (30%) had a partial response, and 2 (2%) had stable disease.
"As treatment for stage IV melanoma has improved greatly in recent years, our patients with metastases to the brain have remained the group most in need, they've had the worst prognosis, so we are very excited about these results," said the national study's principal investigator and lead author Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology at MD Anderson.
"This practice-changing study proved that you can start with immunotherapy first with these patients, tackling both brain and extracranial disease at the same time," Tawbi noted. "And it opens up new opportunities for development of systemic therapies for metastatic melanoma."
About 40 percent of patients with stage IV melanoma have brain metastases at diagnosis, and 75 percent eventually develop the condition, which previously was so intractable to treatment that these patients were routinely excluded from clinical trials of new drugs. Median overall survival of patients with brain metastases has been 4-5 months.
Durable Responses
At 9 months, 59.5 percent of patients with brain tumors had not progressed.
"The absence of progression for that long with brain metastases is huge," Tawbi said. "Historically, the overall 1-year survival rate for patients with brain metastases is less than 20 percent; with the immunotherapy combination in this study, it's 82 percent."
Tawbi and colleagues noted in the paper that the immunotherapy combination results should cause reconsideration of the current standard of care for brain metastases: surgery or targeted radiation for a small number of tumors and whole-brain radiation for more extensive disease.
Stereotactic radiation is quite effective when used to treat small metastases before immunotherapy can begin, Tawbi stated, with a 4-week wait between treatments. What often occurs, he explained, is the original metastases are destroyed but others arise during the 4 weeks, further delaying systemic treatment.
"We've shown you don't have to wait for radiation, you can initiate immunotherapy early for all patients and expect the tumors in the brain to respond as well as those outside the brain," he said. "Current efforts focus on adding radiation at the right time for lesions that have not responded or progress. Neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists will continue to work together to recommend the best initial approach for our patients and the best timing for subsequent treatments as needed."
For tumors outside the brain, 56.4 percent of study patients had their tumors either shrink or remain stable. Nine-month progression-free survival was 56.6 percent. Median progression-free and overall survival have not been reached.
All patients were treated with ipilimumab, which blocks the CTLA-4 checkpoint on T cells, in combination with nivolumab, which inhibits activation of the PD-1 checkpoint. Both checkpoints otherwise shut down T cells and thus block the anti-tumor immune response.
Brain-Related Side Effects
Patients in the trial had untreated brain metastases that also had not caused neurological symptoms, such as impaired thinking, vision, or memory. A second arm added to the trial to enroll 20 patients who had neurological symptoms had not been open long enough to analyze the results.
Historically, one reason patients with brain metastases had been excluded from clinical trials is that the blood-brain barrier, tight vascular construction, prevents drugs from reaching tumors. Since immunotherapy empowers T cells rather than treating tumors directly, the immune system cells can defeat the barrier, but there were concerns about immune-related side effects.
"We were quite concerned going into the study about immunotherapy causing inflammation and swelling in the brain, so this was closely monitored," Tawbi said. "In the end, only 5 percent of patients had swelling in the brain."
Overall, 34 patients (36.2%) had some type of central nervous system side effect, with headache being the most prominent, experienced by 21 patients. Seven of the 34 patients had the more serious grade 3 or 4 toxicities-three headaches, two with brain swelling, one with a brain hemorrhage, and one with syncope.
The side effect profile was otherwise similar to those caused by the combination in patients without brain metastases. Fifty-two patients (55%) had a grade 3 or 4 side effect, with 19 patients (20%) having to leave the trial. One patient died of treatment-related inflammation of the heart.
The most common grade 3 or 4 side effects were increased alanine aminotransferase in 15 patients and increased aspartate aminotransferase in 16 patients, both signs of potential liver damage.
Previous small studies showed that either ipilimumab or anti-PD-1 drugs alone had response rates of around 20 percent in brain metastases. A smaller Australian study showed a 46 percent response rate for the combination.
An earlier clinical trial of combination targeted therapies, also led by MD Anderson investigators, showed high response rates for brain metastases but at shorter durations, with median progression-free survival of 5.8 months.
"Including these patients in clinical trials will accelerate progress for this patient population," Tawbi noted.


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1986.08.15 - The Scream, Los Angeles, USA
APPETITE FOR DISCUSSION :: GN'R CONCERT ARCHIVE
by Soulmonster Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:36 am
The Scream.
Los Angeles, USA.
(Setlist missing).
Axl Rose (vocals), Izzy Stradlin (rhythm guitarist), Slash (lead guitarist), Duff McKagan (bass) and Steven Adler (drums).
Next concert: 1986.08.23.
Previous concert: 1986.07.31.
Re: 1986.08.15 - The Scream, Los Angeles, USA
by Soulmonster Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:09 pm
Jeff Fenster, who worked for Warner and would later be involved in the drafting of the recording agreement with Geffen, would meet the band at the Scream:
My day job was at Warners, but one of my hobbies was deejaying at brat-pack parties in Hollywood and at the Lhasa Club, where alternative bands like Hüsker Dü would play. I must have met Guns at Scream, near MacArthur Park, where Jane's Addiction got its start. Guns played there too, and in fact they were supposed to be part of an album I was involved with, The Scream Compilation, which showcased the bands that were playing at Scream. Jane's Addiction's first single was on the album, but then Guns got signed to Geffen, and they wouldn't give us a track for our little indie project.
Stephen Davies, Watch You Bleed: The Saga Of Guns N' Roses, 2008
» 1986.05.31 - Gazzarri's, Los Angeles, USA
» 1986.07.11 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, USA
» 1986.08.23 - Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles, USA
» 1986.01.18 - The Roxy, Los Angeles, USA
» 1986.12.31 - The Glamour, Los Angeles, USA


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Your enjoyment of Julius Caesar at the Bridge may, I suspect, correlate directly with how much you enjoyed being barked at and barged into by sinister looking security guards with earpieces, sometimes guns. If you can make your peace with being shuffled around the floorspace like so many sheep, there is an electrifying atmosphere in the standing crowd that doesn't dissipate and tips this production from excellent to breathtaking.
For Nicholas Hytner's new production of Julius Caesar is a promenade performance, so while there are seats in the gallery, at least half of the audience stands in the pit and becomes a multipurpose crowd. We are adoring fans as Caesar himself sweeps through our midst, riotous rally-goers, mourners and, in a very well choreographed scene, witnesses to the murder of Caesar. As the first bullets fly, security screams at us to get down and everyone ducks and the tension ratchets up.
You might think that standing for two hours would be unbearable, but the reality is this cleverly cut production zips past in a dizzying blur of political scheming and then civil war, with barely time to breathe. Bunny Christie's ingenious set design makes use of rising and falling floor panels to ensure that the action moves around the stage and almost everything is more or less visible.
The action is marvellous. For this is no familiar Julius Caesar – no, with not a toga in sight, Hytner's production is a Julius Caesar for our times. Before the show starts, hawkers move through the crowd selling red baseball caps, and while David Calder's Caesar is not an obvious parody, his wild popularity and chilling portrayal does speak to some of the issues around populism and the current political climate. The civil war – again, brilliantly designed by Christie, with excellent sound and lighting by Paul Arditti and Bruno Poet – meanwhile, seems to recall the swift unravelling of countries such as Syria in the wake of the Arab Spring.
It goes without saying that the acting is impeccable, and the direction astute. This is a very accessible Shakespeare, and Hytner has managed to draw out many moments of humour, often in the least expected places. The dynamic between Cassius and Brutus (Michelle Fairley and Ben Whishaw, respectively) is fantastic, particularly in the latter part of the play, and individually they both shine. David Morissey's Mark Antony is completely compelling. There are no weak links.
In short, it's nearly February. January is nearly over. What better time to treat yourself to a spot in the crowd of plebeians, within spitting distance of some of England's finest actors? And if you don't fancy the ever present threat of having to desperately contort yourself out of the way of Ben Whishaw, you can always take a seat in the gallery. But really, where's the fun in that?


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On the big screen: highlights of the 2010 National Day Parade; on the small but potent stage: fun and entertainment provided by our NUS exchange students.
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Former West Virginia health commissioner Dr. Rahul Gupta will lead President Joe Biden's response to the deadliest overdose crisis in recorded history.
The Biden administration is officially tapping Dr. Rahul Gupta as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, a White House spokesperson confirmed to Filter. Gupta became a nationally recognized health policy expert during his role as West Virginia's public health commissioner from 2015 to 2018, where he led the state's response to its own surging overdose crisis.
Gupta will replace Regina LaBelle, the ONDCP's current acting director, if confirmed by the Senate. He directed Filter's request for comment to an ONDCP spokesperson.
Source: Filter Magazine


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La Orotava is een gemeente in de Spaanse provincie Santa Cruz de Tenerife in de regio Canarische Eilanden met een oppervlakte van 207 km². La Orotava telt  inwoners (). De gemeente ligt op het eiland Tenerife in de Orotavavallei.

Demografische ontwikkeling

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This is one of my all time favourite books. I read it in a few hours and I laughed so hard during it. Charlie is hilarious and it was one of the first books I can ever remember laughing through.
I also like it because it is relatable and realistic. And even though it was written years ago, it definitely applies to today's teens as it deals with topics of bullying, coming out and finding yourself.
It should be noted that the book is written as a series of letters from Charlie as he describes his life and daily events to a friend. This format isn't for everyone but it's a nice change from other novels.
This novel definitely isn't for everyone and if you don't enjoy books dealing with growing up, I would stay away from this. I think people in high school or in college would enjoy this more than a 30 year old but to each their own. But overall, if you want to try something new definitely read this!
It should be noted that the movie was written, directed and produced by Stephen Chbosky so I went in with high expectations and was not disappointed.
While it didn't follow the book exactly, you definitely got the main messages and feelings from the book in the movie. I laughed and I cried and I left the movie with that "feel-good" feeling great movies have. The cast was great as well. I especially loved Ezra Miller's Patrick. He nailed my favourite character perfectly. But I have to give props to the rest of the cast as well.
Overall, fans of the book will not be disappointed and if you liked the movie, you will love the book.
In this case, the winner is a TIE . Both are great in their own way and the message and feelings of the novel can be found in the movie. You can't go wrong here!


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Battery storage, Bridgend, Wales Valleys to Coast (CP755)
Date: 26th Oct 2017
Nation / Region: Wales
Tags: Battery Storage , Solar PV , Technical
According to research, there were 26,863 sheltered housing units in Wales in 20151. Sheltered housing comprises a significant proportion of the social housing stock in the UK. Many of these properties have communal areas used by the residents with the cost of energy and heating in these areas paid for by older vulnerable tenants to their social housing providers. The annual energy consumption for the communal areas of the Valleys to Coast sheltered housing properties studied ranged from just over 30,000 kWh per annum to about 185,000 kWh per annum. The costs associated with this electricity consumption are passed on to residents through their service charge.
Solar PV combined with battery storage is a relatively new but fast developing technology. The aim is to store excess power generated by the solar PV system which would otherwise be exported to the grid. When the electricity consumption of the property is greater than any power generated by the solar array then at least some of the extra demand can be supplied from the charged batteries.
Communal areas in sheltered properties and other shared properties such as flats use low level energy for lighting, heating and the running of communal washing machines. The installations could help lower shared energy bills of sheltered properties, saving them money and potentially contributing to the alleviation of fuel poverty in these households. This evaluation could potentially be used to provide evidence for the investment in solar PV and battery storage in other settings such as privately owned flats.
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Airtightness measures (CP760)
This project used airtightness tests to identify sources of uncontrolled ventilation and cold spots in poor energy efficiency (SAP bands
Airtightness , Insulation , Technical
Solar thermal and biomass / multi-fuel (CP754)
Ceredigion comprises of a series of isolated rural communities, with 82.4% of homes not connected to mains gas – the highest number
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Luiss Enquirer – Pensieri ed esperienze pratiche su come Luiss forma i professionisti di oggi e di domani
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Andrea Prencipe
Andrea Prencipe is the Rector of Luiss University, having formerly served as Deputy Rector. He is also a full Professor of Organization Theory and Innovation.
Prior to that, Andrea has held academic positions at INSEAD and the G. D'Annunzio University; and he has been a visiting professor at BI Norway, Imperial College Business School, and Rotterdam School of Management, and Honorary Professor at SPRU-University of Sussex. Additionally, he has been an invited as lecturer to Harvard Business School, University of Michigan, London Business School, and Oxford University; and has taught courses at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management and the National Economics University in Hanoi.
Andrea is an associate editor of the Journal of Management Studies and is member of the editorial board of several journals, such as Industrial and Corporate Change, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, International Journal of Project Management, and Long Range Planning. Andrea's research interests include the organization of innovation, project-based organizations, and the relationships between regional social capital and firms' performance. He has published articles on these subjects in academic journals –Research Policy–, practitioner journals – California Management Review–, and in major international publishers –Oxford University Press.
He holds a BA from the G. d'Annunzio University, and MA from the St. Anna School of Advanced Studies, and a MSc and PhD from the SPRU-University of Sussex.


høle in the skY: the bridge from Blue Boat Films on Vimeo.
Featuring electronic and acoustic music, video, and an interactive exhibition, høle in the skY explores a pre-apocalyptic world where extinction is imminent and our ecosystem is on the verge of collapse. Drawing on McTavish's past work in ecosystem modeling, the work considers the delicacy of ecosystems, our human quest to recover those systems, and what it might mean to be the last of a species left alive.
Kathy McTavish is a cellist, composer, and multimedia artist. In live performance, installation and online environments, she blends improvisation, found sound, text, data and abstract, layered, moving images. Her recent work has focused on creating generative methods for building multichannel video and sound environments.
Her exploration of cross-media forms has resulted in the production of print books and recorded work through transmedia landscapes which flow from the digital web into physical installation and performance spaces.
She has a background in mathematics, ecology, music theory and software development. The confluence of these research areas informs her work as a composer / multimedia artist. She creates frameworks for representing dynamical systems and am interested in emergent structures, chance, myth, improvisatory forms, polyphony, interactive webs, harmonic relationships and the orchestration of sound, light, and color.
Interview with Kathy McTavish on the Studio Z blog.