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The excitement for the game was evident from the moment we arrived at the airport, as the waiting area near our gate was full of fans wearing Kings jerseys and hats. It was a smooth hour-long flight to San Jose, and we were checked into our hotel room in the early afternoon, before stopping for lunch at a nearby Mexican restaurant. We didn't really have a lot of time to kill, so we walked to the light rail station soon after lunch and headed to the stadium. Much like the airport in Los Angeles, the light rail trains were packed full of hockey fans, this time sporting the Sharks logo on their clothing. The train arrived at Levi's Stadium as the sun was setting on this brisk afternoon, and we descended into the sea of people in the massive parking lot.
One thing that specifically caught my eye were the makeshift broadcast booths set up near the lower concourse, as both the NHL Network and CBC Hockey Night in Canada were preparing live interviews and remote segments. I focused on the CBC area, where Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Kelly Hrudey (who played goaltender for both the Sharks and Kings during his playing career) were getting ready to go on air. Before they did, I was able to talk with Hrudey for a few minutes, explaining to him that I would be in Alberta soon and was open to any suggestions for places to go (he immediately recommended Lake Louise).
From there, we used the rest of the pre-game moments to cover every inch of the stadium that was open to fans, and grabbed a snack while shopping in the team store. Darkness would soon fall on the area, providing the first opportunity I'd ever had to experience a sunset before a live hockey game.
The unique evening continued with a ceremony reminiscent of a football game, as a giant American flag was displayed in the lower bowl during the anthem, and fireworks showered the sky.
The rest of the game was very ho-hum, as it was hard for the crowd to sustain any momentum while trying to keep track of the play on the ice. Honestly, the biggest highlights from this point on were the musical performances during the intermission: John Fogerty delivered a blistering set after the first period, followed by Melissa Etheridge firing up the crowd after the second. As is our usual custom, Chad and I spent the entire second period walking around the stadium, talking with other fans and taking in the surroundings. We were back in our seats for the third period, just in time to see Marian Gaborik break the tie, helping the Kings escape with a 2-1 victory.
It was certainly a memorable night, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to witness the occasion - while these outdoor games seem to be quite profitable for the league, I can only wonder how much longer they'll continue to occur. As a result, I would encourage all hockey fans to make every effort to see the Winter Classic or Stadium Series should either one come to your town - just be prepared for a different type of game, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Don't let Chad's face fool you - he had a great time, he just doesn't like selfies.
Did I mention these outdoor games are making large profits? Well that would probably have to do with the merchandising, as the fans in attendance were able to purchase a large amount of items emblazoned with the Stadium Series logo - just like on my Hockey Road Trips, I felt compelled to buy a shot glass to commemorate the evening, along with a cool looking puck.


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Former Democratic U.S. Congressman and Navy Admiral Joe Sestak has announced his candidacy for president. 'Adm. Joe' joins a very crowded Democratic field vying to challenge President Trump in 2020. He is the 24th democrat in the race. Sestak served two terms in the House of Representatives representing his native Delaware County (2007-11). Instead of running for the House again, he ran against incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter in the 2010 primary and won, but lost to Republican Pat Toomey in the general election. Trying for the same Senate seat in 2016, Sestak lost the primary to party backed nominee Katie McGinty. Joe was born and raised in Delaware County and attended Cardinal O'Hara High School. He graduated second in his class at the United States Naval Academy and served 31 years in the navy rising to the rank of three-star Admiral. Sestak had delayed entering the presidential race because he was caring for his daughter who has brain cancer. https://www.joesestak.com
A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Delaware County on Sunday afternoon, 6/23. It happened around 4 p.m. near the Ridley Park Station. The Northeast Regional train was traveling south from Boston to Washington, D.C. According to officials, the person was trespassing on Amtrak tracks near East Hinckley Avenue when they were struck. No one aboard was injured, but there were significant delays.
The last fire at a South Philadelphia oil refinery is now out according to city officials. They will continue to monitor air quality levels, but so far all readings have been normal. The fire was extinguished on Saturday afternoon, 6/22, after they were able to safely shut off the gas valve that was fueling the fire. The tank involved in Friday morning's, 6/21, explosion has been isolated and an investigation into the cause will begin on Monday. It happened on Friday around 4:05 a.m. at Philadelphia Energy Solutions' refinery. A tank containing a mixture of butane and propane exploded sending a huge fireball into the air and shaking neighborhoods for miles around. Five workers were treated for minor injuries.

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Bear Patrols: Polish fascists and the invisible enemy.
The protestors also chanted "We want God" – a line from an old Polish folk song that Donald Trump had quoted during his visit to the country in July. Trump is big in Poland. They like his "no nonsense" approach and his hard line on immigrants that he isn't married to.
Racists from other countries were invited along and our own "Tommy Robinson" turned up.
Poland is not just worried about Islamification. It is terrified. The ONR "Radical Camp" party that organised the march believes there is a conspiracy organised by the "Jews and Communists" to bring Sharia Law to Poland and the government plays up this fear – although admittedly in a more muted form. A Chatham House survey earlier this year found that of 10 European countries, Poland was most in favour of a ban on all future Muslim immigration into their homeland with 71% of correspondents saying it should be stopped altogether.
But here's the startling thing. There are almost no Muslims in Poland – at all. In fact, they make up just 0.1% of the total population. That's an English market town's worth of citizens.
Once again we find truth and statistics are at sharp odds with perception. IPsos data shows that Poles believe that there are upwards of 2.5 million Muslims in the country and that the figure will rise to 13% of the total by 2020 when in fact there are only some 25,000 and the numbers are static. Poland, with an almost 99% white population is in fact the least diverse country in Europe. Inward migration is almost negligible. And yet – still the clamour grows for "something to be done." This narrative plays right into the hands of the right wing, anti-immigration ruling party who can claim that they are doing a great job in tackling the scourge of Muslim immigration, while neglecting to mention – that there isn't any.
A "common enemy" is the oldest political trick in the book and it seems that the lacklustre Polish government with its right wing agenda is happy to tag along with this dangerous narrative – as long as it serves a purpose.
It's all oddly reminiscent of that Simpsons episode in which a sleepy bear walks into Springfield and sends the townsfolk into a feverish helix of panic. Soon 24 hour helicopter "Bear Patrols" have been established, taxes are hiked and as no further bears wander into town it is deemed to be a success. However, as the costs hit, everyone looks for a new scape-goat and they turn on the town's only 'illegal immigrant' – Apu.
Unnecessary bear patrols hunting non-existent bears might be funny in a cartoon. In the feverish mood of our times – they are dangerous. For with the lack of actual "bears" how long until the patrols seek to do something else with their time.
In the UK we are already heating up our annual indignation at the invisible bears who are trying to ban Christmas or worse – turn it into a celebration of multi-culturalism. The Christmas Tesco ad caused outrage last week when, in a very brief segment, it dared to include a Muslim family hugging each other on Christmas Day. The very same people, who for years have demanded that "Muslims must integrate and respect our traditions and way of life" are now apparently outraged at depictions of just that happening.
Eagle eyed right wingers were immediately off searching the Tesco shelves for signs that Christmas had been cancelled, that our way of life was under threat, that there were halal turkeys waiting on every corner to enforce Sharia law and put a niqab on Mary in the nativity scene.
The Muslim population of Britain is about 4% of the total and yet this relatively small minority increasingly seems to be at the bulls-eye of all our national targeted bullying. We are told that "they" threaten "our" way of life – that "they" are engaged in some kind of organised plot to abolish Easter, or force us all to abide by Sharia law or make the rest of us eat Halal chicken. If it isn't them it's "the usual suspects" or "lefties" or "Sadiq Khan" when really what it is is patent nonsense.
The vast majority of Muslims have no more intention of overthrowing anything whether it be Christmas or the Polish state than anybody else. Even if they did, the numbers simply would not stack up. How on Earth would 4% of the populace of the UK manage to subjugate the other 96%? How can 0.1% of the Polish population pull off "White Genocide" or Islamification of the 99%?
Too many in modern Britain are too ready to leap on the global bandwagon of hate and fear without first checking the facts. And too many are willing to enable them. If it were just a few twitter users then there might be nothing to worry about, but as the politics of the "alt right" makes further inroads into our political landscape and our national dialogue – it is not beyond the bounds of imagination to see a day when 60,000 rabid right wingers march through the streets of London demanding "action" against more than just invisible bears.
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Winnipeg Jets Prospects 2017
April 21, 2017 by Judson Rempel
It's no secret that the Winnipeg Jets have one of the best prospect pools in the NHL. Since The Hockey News predicted the Jets would be the 2019 Stanley Cup champions, they have added Patrik Laine and Logan Stanley in the draft, plus picked up Marko Dano in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The 2016-17 season didn't go the way the Jets would have liked it to, but you can chalk a lot of that up to inexperience. The team had Laine, Connor Hellebuyck, Nic Petan and Josh Morrissey playing their first full seasons in the NHL, while Kyle Connor got a long look at the beginning of the season.
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Today, though, we're going to take a look at the rest of the talent that's still waiting to arrive at the NHL level. We'll be using the Hockey's Future prospect criteria, where a player is considered a prospect if he has played in fewer than 65 NHL games as a skater or fewer than 45 NHL games as a goaltender before his 24th birthday.
Brendan Lemieux Manitoba Moose (AHL) 61 12 7 19 -16 130
Chase De Leo Manitoba Moose (AHL) 69 14 18 32 -22 12
Erik Foley Providence College (H-East) 36 15 19 34 16 26
Jack Roslovic Manitoba Moose (AHL) 65 13 35 48 -17 22
Jansen Harkin Prince George Cougars (WHL) 64 21 51 72 19 48
JC Lipon Manitoba Moose (AHL) 71 12 18 30 11 129
Jimmy Lodge Manitoba Moose (AHL) 63 8 10 18 -10 34
Kyle Connor Manitoba Moose (AHL) 52 25 19 44 -8 14
Michael Spacek Red Deer Rebels (WHL) 59 30 55 85 3 34
Scott Kosmachuk Manitoba Moose (AHL) 58 11 17 28 -3 47
Jack Roslovic and Connor are the biggest names left in the Jets' forward prospect pool, and they each had a good season. Connor got his chance with the Jets, playing 20 games before finding himself with the Manitoba Moose. He went to work quickly, putting up a respectable 25 goals in just 52 games and finishing second on the Moose in points.
The player he finished behind was fellow first-round draft pick Roslovic, who had a solid first season as a pro as well. Fans should see Roslovic and Connor on the Jets' lineup more permanently starting next season.
We should also continue to watch Jansen Harkin and Michael Spacek, who spent the year with their respective teams in the WHL. Both ended the season as point-per-game-plus players, with Spacek putting up another 12 points in just seven playoff games.
One thing the forward group is lacking is size. None of the players are much taller than six feet, while Brendan Lemieux is the heaviest at 210 pounds. The Jets have some size up front with Blake Wheeler, Adam Lowry, and Laine, but in the Western Conference, they could probably use another bigger guy with some hands.
Jack Glover U of Minnesota (Big-10) 13 0 2 2 -2 6
Jan Kostalek Manitoba Moose (AHL) 60 2 5 7 -4 20
Logan Stanley Windsor Spitfires (OHL) 35 4 13 17 2 62
Luke Green Sherbrooke Phoenix 33 3 19 22 -4 34
Nelson Nogier Manitoba Moose (AHL) 60 2 11 13 -5 35
Sami Niku JyP HT Jyvaskyla (SM-liiga) 59 5 22 27 3 26
Tucker Poolman U of North Dakota (NCHC) 38 7 23 30 18 14
Morrisey graduated to the NHL level this past year, but the Jets still have a few more defensive prospects waiting for their chance.
Tucker Poolman has signed an entry-level contract with the Jets, and all indications are that he will get a chance to play with the club in 2017-18. Poolman brings more size to an already massive blue line but is a right-handed shot, which the Jets have enough of with Jacob Trouba, Dustin Byfuglien, and Tyler Myers.
Tyson Jost and Colton Poolman celebrate after a goal. (Photo Credit: Russell Hons UNDSports.com)
Seventh-round-pick Sami Niku, however, could be a sleeper to push his way onto the Jets roster. Niku has steadily been improving his stock playing against adults in Finland. He's also a left-handed shot, which the Jets desperately need.
Another left-handed shot is last year's 18th overall pick, Logan Stanley. Stanley has a huge advantage over any other defender here because of his sheer size. He is a teenager in an adult body. At a towering 6-foot-7 and 228 pounds, he would dwarf everyone except Myers. The Jets traded up to get him, so they will be looking to get him in the lineup sooner than later. Expect to see him in at least a couple of games next year.
Logan Stanley was a great and underrated pick for the Jets.
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Eric Comrie Manitoba Moose (AHL) 51 19 26 2 2.96 .906
Jamie Phillips Tulsa Oilers (ECHL) 31 19 10 0 2.63 .913
Manitoba Moose (AHL) 11 2 4 1 2.97 .906
The Jets are banking their future on Hellebuyck and Eric Comrie. Hellebuyck struggled in his first full season, but he is still quite young and has many years ahead of him.
While Hellebuyck slugged it out in the NHL, Comrie took over as the starter for the Moose along with Ondrej Pavelec. While the Moose struggled all season long, Comrie ended with fairly respectable numbers, keeping his goals-against-average under 3.00 while stopping 90.6 percent of the shots he faced. He also played the third-most games in the league.
Bright Future Ahead
The prospect pool still has a couple of talented players, along with a few players that you shouldn't count out. The forward group is deep and skilled, while there is some size on the back end. The bulk of the Jets' best prospects have already become full-time NHLers.
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Kevin Cheveldayoff has done a great job drafting in his tenure as general manager. It will be interesting to see what he does this year with the pieces he has, and whether he can take advantage of his prospects to pull in the reinforcements this team needs to make the playoffs.
Judson Rempel
Judson Rempel was born and raised in the Great White North, skating on ponds and watching hockey every Saturday night in small town Manitoba. When he's not watching hockey, he's playing hockey with his son and daughter, and trying to convince his wife to let him watch more hockey.
Categories Jets Prospects, Winnipeg Jets Tags Eric Comrie, Jack Roslovic, Kyle Connor, Logan Stanley, Top Story
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Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Non-invasive Screening of Diabetics in Primary Care for NAFLD and Advanced Fibrosis by MRI and MRE
I. Doycheva; J. Cui; P. Nguyen; E. A. Costa; J. Hooker; H. Hofflich; R. Bettencourt; S. Brouha; C. B. Sirlin; R. Loomba
Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2016;43(1):83-95.
Abstract and Introduction
Background Current guidelines do not recommend screening for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or advanced fibrosis. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are known to be at increased risk for NAFLD and advanced fibrosis.
Aim To assess the feasibility in diabetics in a primary care setting of screening for NAFLD and advanced fibrosis, by using non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to estimate the hepatic proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) and magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to estimate hepatic stiffness.
Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of a prospective study that included 100 (53% men) consecutively enrolled diabetics who did not have any other aetiology of liver disease. All patients underwent a standardised research visit, laboratory tests, MRI-PDFF, and MRE.
Results Mean (±s.d.) age and body mass index (BMI) was 59.7 (±11.2) years and 30.8 (±6.5) kg/m2, respectively. The prevalence of NAFLD (defined as MRI-PDFF ≥5%) and advanced fibrosis (defined as MRE ≥3.6 kPa) was 65% and 7.1%, respectively. One patient with advanced fibrosis had definite hepatocellular carcinoma. When compared to those without NAFLD, patients with NAFLD were younger (P = 0.028) and had higher mean BMI (P = 0.0008), waist circumference (P < 0.0001) and prevalence of metabolic syndrome (84.6% vs. 40.0%, P < 0.0001). Only 26% of those with NAFLD had elevated alanine aminotransferase.
Conclusions This proof-of-concept study demonstrates that T2DM has significant rates of both NAFLD and advanced fibrosis. Concomitant screening for NAFLD and advanced fibrosis by using MRI-proton density fat fraction and magnetic resonance elastography in T2DM is feasible and may be considered after validation in a larger cohort.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the Western world with an estimated prevalence in the United States ranging between 19% and 46% depending on the study population characteristics and diagnostic modality.[1,2] NAFLD is a frequent finding in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) due to their common underlying pathogenic mechanism of insulin resistance.[3,4] Previous studies on the prevalence of NAFLD in T2DM were based on abdominal ultrasound evaluation,[5,6] magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)[7,8] or small samples of patients with liver biopsies.[2,9] Due to the differences in the study methodologies and diagnostic techniques, the reported prevalence of NAFLD in T2DM patients ranges broadly between 43% and 94%.[2,5,6,7,8,9] It is also known that the presence of T2DM is an independent predictor of advanced fibrosis in NAFLD,[10] with a greater prevalence of cirrhosis in diabetic compared to nondiabetic patients.[11] However, the exact prevalence of NAFLD in T2DM as well as the utility of screening for NAFLD in T2DM remain uncertain.
With the steadily increasing prevalence of obesity and T2DM, the health burden of NAFLD in diabetes raises an important concern and imposes the need for early identification of patients who are at an increased risk of progressive liver disease and cirrhosis. Currently, routine screening of NAFLD in either diabetics (as a high-risk group for progression of liver disease) or in the general population is not recommended due to controversies regarding the lack of accurate non-invasive diagnosis of NAFLD and advanced fibrosis and limited therapeutic options.[12]
Serum aminotransferase elevation is an inaccurate marker of NAFLD as normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) has been noted in up to 86% of patients with NAFLD.[5] Abdominal ultrasound lacks sensitivity for mild steatosis (<30%) and has high inter- and intra-observer variability.[13] Computed tomography has limited sensitivity for mild disease and is associated with radiation exposure. Therefore, liver biopsy remains the gold standard for the diagnosis and staging of NAFLD and assessment of fibrosis.[12] However, liver biopsy is an invasive procedure, which is limited due to its associated cost and risk of complications, including pain, infection, bleeding, and very rarely even death. Furthermore, liver biopsy has significant sampling variability and inter-observer variability, and it is impractical tool for screening of patients who are at increased risk for presence of NAFLD and advanced fibrosis.[14]
Therefore, we aimed to investigate the feasibility of screening for NAFLD in T2DM using magnetic resonance imaging-estimated proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF), a novel, recently validated imaging-based biomarker which allows for the quantification of liver fat content in the entire liver that correlates strongly with MR spectroscopy – measured liver fat[15,16,17] and liver histology-determined steatosis grade.[18,19,20] We also aimed to assess the usefulness of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), a non-invasive imaging modality shown to differentiate advanced from non-advanced fibrosis,[21,22] to screen our cohort for advanced fibrosis. Our hypotheses were that the feasibility of using MRI-PDFF and MRE to screen for NAFLD and advanced fibrosis would be excellent with no or low failure rates, and that asymptomatic diabetics in primary care setting would have high prevalence of NAFLD and advanced fibrosis. We followed STROBE guidelines for the reporting of prospectively conducted cross-sectional studies.[23]
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Table 1. Baseline population characteristics and comparison between diabetics with and without NAFLD
NAFLD (MRI-PDFF ≥5%) (N = 65)
No NAFLD (MRI-PDFF <5%) (N = 35)
Male, n (%) 100 33 (50.8) 20 (57.1) 0.5425
Age (years), mean ± s.d. 100 57.9 ± 11.3 63.1 ± 10.5 0.0280
An Indian/Alaskan Native, n (%) 100 1 (1.5) 0 0.1125
Asian, n (%) 9 (13.8) 2 (5.7)
Black, n (%) 5 (7.7) 12 (12)
White, n (%) 34 (52.3) 22 (62.9)
Hispanic, n (%) 16 (24.6) 4 (11.4)
Anthropometric
BMI (kg/m2), mean ± s.d. 100 32.5 ± 5.4 27.6 ± 7.2 0.0008
Waist (cm), mean ± s.d. 100 106.6 ± 12.6 95.1 ± 12.9 <0.0001
Hypertension, n (%) 100 42 (64.6) 24 (68.6) 0.6904
Metabolic syndrome, n (%) 100 55 (84.6) 14 (40.0) <0.0001
Duration of DM (years) 84 7.0 (8.0) 11.0 (11.0) 0.1869
Oral hypoglycaemic therapy, n (%) 100 55 (84.6) 26 (74.3) 0.2091
Metformin, n (%) 100 49 (75.4) 25 (71.4) 0.6671
Thiazolidinediones, n (%) 100 2 (3.1) 0 0.5404
Anti-lipemic therapy, n (%) 100 37 (56.9) 19 (54.3) 0.7999
Insulin therapy, n (%) 100 13 (20.0) 10 (28.6) 0.3313
Vitamin E, n (%) 100 1 (1.5) 1 (2.9) 1.0000
AST (U/L), median (IQR) 100 22.0 (12.0) 20.0 (10.0) 0.1965
Elevated AST (>40 U/L), n (%) 100 8 (12.3) 0 0.0477
ALT (IU/L), median (IQR) 100 29.0 (23.0) 19.0 (12.0) 0.0003
Elevated ALT (>40 U/L), n (%) 100 17 (26.2) 1 (2.9) 0.0027
GGT (U/L), median (IQR) 99 27.5 (19.0) 20.0 (11.0) 0.0119
Alkaline phosphatase (U/L), median (IQR) 100 72.0 (20.0) 77.0 (44.0) 0.6078
HDL-C (mmol/L), median (IQR) 100 1.27 (0.49) 1.58 (0.85) 0.0360
LDL-C (mmol/L), median (IQR) 100 2.28 (1.14) 2.28 (1.27) 0.7124
Triglycerides (mmol/L), median (IQR) 100 1.83 (0.85) 1.04 (0.65) <0.0001
Platelet (109/L), mean ± s.d. 100 261.8 ± 73.0 247.7 ± 66.4 0.3447
HbA1C (%), median (IQR) 100 7.1 (1.6) 7.0 (1.3) 0.2592
Ferritin (pmol/L), median (IQR) 98 200.0 (382.0) 155.0 (283.1) 0.2062
Fasting glucose (mmol/L), median (IQR) 98 7.33 (3.44) 5.89 (3.00) 0.0366
Fasting insulin (mIU/mL/pmol/L), median (IQR) 94 17.5/121.5 (20.0/138.9) 11.0/76.4 (14.0/97.2) 0.0151
HOMA-IR, median (IQR) 92 5.8 (5.3) 3.0 (3.7) 0.0007
FFA, (mmol/L), mean ± s.d. 94 0.55 ± 0.21 0.52 ± 0.27 0.5181
Adipo – IR, median (IQR) 93 9.1 (10.9) 5.1 (8.4) 0.0033
MRI-PDFF (%), median (IQR) 100 12.3 (9.2) 2.7 (1.9) <0.0001
NAFLD (MRI-PDFF ≥5%), n (%) 100
MRE (kPa), median (IQR) 98 2.6 (0.7) 2.4 (0.5) 0.1127
Advanced Fibrosis (MRE ≥3.6 kPa), n (%) 98 5 (7.8) 2 (5.9) 1.0000
Adipo-IR, adipose tissue insulin resistance; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; BMI, body mass index; DM, diabetes mellitus; FFA, free fatty acids; GGT, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase; HbA1C, haemoglobin A1c; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HOMA-IR, Homoeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance; NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; MRE, magnetic resonance elastography; MRI-PDFF, magnetic resonance imaging-estimated proton density fat fraction. P-values: n (%) → chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test, mean ± s.d. → two independent samples t-test, median (IQR) → Wilcoxon–Mann–Whitney test.
Bold suggests a significant P-value.
Table 2. Comparison between diabetics with and without advanced fibrosis
Advanced fibrosis (MRE ≥ 3.6 kPa) (N = 7)
No advanced fibrosis (MRE <3.6 kPa) (N = 91)
Male, n (%) 5 (71.4) 47 (51.7) 0.4423
Age (years), mean ± s.d. 67.0 ± 8.9 59.2 ± 11.3 0.0779
An Indian/Alaskan Native, n (%) 0 1 (1.1) 0.9397
Asian, n (%) 0 11 (12.1)
Black, n (%) 1 (14.3) 11 (12.1)
White, n (%) 5 (71.4) 49 (53.9)
Hispanic, n (%) 1 (14.3) 19 (20.9)
Anthropometric (mean ± s.d.)
BMI (kg/m2), mean ± s.d. 31.0 ± 8.3 30.8 ± 6.4 0.9396
Waist (cm), mean ± s.d. 104.0 ± 22.9 102.3 ± 13.1 0.8522
Hypertension, n (%) 7 (100.0) 57 (62.6) 0.0921
Metabolic syndrome, n (%) 5 (71.4) 63 (69.2) 1.0000
Duration of DM (years) 10.0 (3.0) 8.0 (8.0) 0.8459
Oral hypoglycaemic therapy, n (%) 6 (85.7) 74 (81.3) 1.0000
Metformin, n (%) 6 (85.7) 67 (73.6) 0.6743
Thiazolidinediones, n (%) 0 2 (2.2) 1.0000
Anti-lipemic therapy, n (%) 6 (85.7) 48 (52.8) 0.1253
Insulin therapy, n (%) 2 (28.6) 19 (20.9) 0.6401
Vitamin E, n (%) 0 2 (2.2) 1.0000
AST (U/L), median (IQR) 28.0 (19.0) 20.0 (10.0) 0.0154
Elevated AST (>40 U/L), n (%) 3 (42.9) 5 (5.5) 0.0110
ALT (IU/L), median (IQR) 28.0 (22.0) 23.0 (16.0) 0.2878
Elevated ALT (>40 U/L), n (%) 2 (28.6) 16 (17.6) 0.6090
GGT (U/L), median (IQR) 38.0 (36.0) 25.0 (16.0) 0.2163
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (U/L), median (IQR) 73.0 (29.0) 73.0 (31.0) 1.0000
HDL-C (mmol/L), median (IQR) 1.45 (0.49) 1.34 (0.72) 0.7825
LDL-C (mmol/L), median (IQR) 1.78 (0.85) 2.33 (1.11) 0.0372
Triglycerides (mmol/L), median (IQR) 1.38 (0.75) 1.58 (1.00) 0.5302
Platelet (109/L), mean ± s.d. 217.0 ± 115.1 259.8 ± 67.0 0.3668
HbA1C (%), median (IQR) 6.7 (1.5) 7.1 (1.6) 0.8684
Ferritin (pmol/L), median (IQR) 184.3 (343.8) 186.5 (283.1) 0.6828
Fasting glucose (mmol/L), median (IQR) 6.97 (5.55) 6.89 (2.72) 0.7969
Fasting insulin (mIU/mL/pmol/L), median (IQR) 45.0/312.5 (114.0/791.7) 15.0/104.2 (16.0/111.1) 0.0196
HOMA-IR, median (IQR) 9.1 (14.7) 5.0 (5.4) 0.0452
FFA, (mmol/L), mean ± s.d. 0.65 ± 0.28 0.53 ± 0.23 0.2418
Adipo – IR, median (IQR) 22.6 (28.1) 7.4 (8.3) 0.0062
MRI-PDFF (%), median (IQR) 6.4 (10.6) 8.2 (9.7) 0.7932
MRE (kPa), median (IQR) 4.2 (2.0) 2.5 (0.6) <0.0001
NAFLD (MRI-PDFF ≥5%), n (%) 5 (71.4) 59 (64.8) 1.0000
Adipo-IR, adipose tissue insulin resistance; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; BMI, body mass index; DM, diabetes mellitus; FFA, free fatty acids; GGT, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase; HbA1C, haemoglobin A1c; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HOMA-IR, Homoeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance; NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; MRE, magnetic resonance elastography; MRI-PDFF, magnetic resonance imaging-estimated proton density fat fraction.
P-values: n (%) → chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test, mean ± s.d. → two independent samples t-test, median (IQR) → Wilcoxon–Mann–Whitney test.
I. Doycheva*, J. Cui*, P. Nguyen*,†, E. A. Costa‡, J. Hooker‡, H. Hofflich§, R. Bettencourt¶, S. Brouha**, C. B. Sirlin‡ & R. Loomba*,†,¶
*NAFLD Translational Research Unit, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
†Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
‡Liver Imaging Group, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
§Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
¶Division of Epidemiology, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
**Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
Dr R. Loomba, Division of Gastroenterology, Division of Epidemiology, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0063, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA. E-mail: roloomba@ucsd.edu
Guarantor of the article
Rohit Loomba.
Iliana Doycheva – study concept and design, interpretation of data, drafting of the manuscript, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Jeffrey Cui – statistical analysis, data analysis, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Phirum Nguyen – patient visits, acquisition of data, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Eduardo A. C. Costa – image analysis, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Jonathan Hooker – image analysis, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Sharon S. Brouha – critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Heather Hofflich – critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Ricki Bettencourt – statistical analysis, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Claude Sirlin – analysis and interpretation of images and data, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. Rohit Loomba – study concept and design, obtained funding, study supervision, critical revision of the manuscript, approved final submission. All authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
Declaration of personal interests
The study sponsor(s) had no role in the study design, collection, analysis, interpretation of the data and/or drafting of the manuscript. All authors report no conflicts of interest.
Declaration of funding interests
The study was conducted at the Clinical and Translational Research Institute, University of California at San Diego. RL is supported in part by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Foundation – Sucampo – ASP Designated Research Award in Geriatric Gastroenterology and by a T. Franklin Williams Scholarship Award; funding provided by: Atlantic Philanthropies, Inc, the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Association of Specialty Professors, and the American Gastroenterological Association and grant K23-DK090303. JC is supported by NIH T32 training grant 5TL1TR000098-05.
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Q: Counts, bars, bins for each pandas DataFrame histogram subplot I am making separate histograms of travel distance per departure hour. However, for making further calculations I'd like to have the value of each bin in a histogram, for all histograms.
Up until now, I have the following:
    df['Distance'].hist(by=df['Departuretime'], color = 'red',
            edgecolor = 'black',figsize=(15,15),sharex=True,density=True)

This creates in my case a figure with 21 small histograms.
With single histograms, I'd paste counts, bins, bars =  in front of the entire line and the variable counts would contain the data I was looking for, however, in this case it does not work.
Ideally I'd like a dataframe or list of some sort for each histogram, containing the density values of the bins. I hope someone can help me out! Thanks in advance!
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Data I'm using, about 2500 columns of this, Distance is float64, the Departuretime is str
Histogram output I'm receiving
Of all these histograms I want to know the y-axis value of each bar, preferably in a dataframe with the distance binning as rows and the hours as columns

A: By using the 'cut' function you can withdraw the requested data directly from your dataframe, instead of from the graph. This is less error-sensitive.
df['DistanceBin'] = pd.cut(df['Distance'], bins=10)

Then, you can use pivot_table to obtain a table with the counts for each combination of DistanceBin and Departuretime as rows and columns respectively as you asked.
df.pivot_table(index='DistanceBin', columns='Departuretime', aggfunc='count')

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Division of retirement income is a common occurrence in divorce, especially in Northern Virginia. If the parties cannot come to an agreement, they will have to allow a judge to make a decision for them.
Several factors make military retirement income more complicated in a military divorce. The first is the distinction between retirement pay and disability benefits. Another is, both federal and state laws apply in a military divorce. To illustrate how this might go wrong, imagine that a married couple divorces right before the military member retires. The parties have agreed that the non-military spouse will receive 50% of the military spouses retirement pay. However, at retirement, the military member gets to choose if they want to waive some of their retirement pay and receive disability payments instead. As you may have guessed, this will leave the non-military spouse with significantly less money.
Federal law states that only the military retirement pay can be divided with a spouse in divorce. An old work-around was to include language in the Property Settlement Agreement or the court order that the military member will indemnify the divorced spouse for any loss created if they choose to waive part of their retirement pay. However, a recent Supreme Court case, Howell v. Howell, held that military members cannot be forced to indemnify the divorced spouse for this loss.
There are still ways to solve this problem. A Commonwealth divorce court can still "make the spouse whole" by awarding more alimony. The Court can even order certain assets be turned over. Contrary to popular belief, there is no federal law that states a divorcing spouse is automatically entitled to receive a specific amount of the military person's retirement income. See the Defense and Financing Accounting Services (DFAS) site for more information. Even after your divorce is over.
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On the Facebook conversations. Always has been a high emotional, short response of initial perceptions. Total recipe for disaster when attempting to debate one subject or another in an intelligent manner. Example, I have both left and right and center and republican and democratic views. What works for me works. What I see as epic failures I say as much.
Politics in general has become so polarizing that everything get's gridlocked into a quagmire of mediocre passing at best. Part of this I think is because of the train wreck we call the media. Yup, every single news and commentary outlet loves to give you a quick soundbite that sounds exciting or horrible and then people polarize based on that statement alone.
*Soundbite* The Government want to raise your taxes*. Reality, average low wage earner or even mid range earner will only feel the real bite of sales taxes and still get money returned at the end of each year. Reality, High income earner may have some taxes added to the ones they constantly avoid through loop holes and funneling money to offshore accounts. Reality, Infrastructure, education, law enforcement, foriegn policy suffers everytime.
Or-taxes do get raised and somehow the money disappears into the pockets of someone and none of the critical needs for our nation get addressed.
Interesting, might be worth debating right? Except debating for the right or wrong of a given political view rarely uses actual facts or…suprise, REAL solutions to our nation's issues.
And yet we allow media and soundbites and unrealistic ideas to form our opinions which allows for such short sited yelling matches over the internet. At home if debate comes up, I always ask solutions that are viable using specific facts. I do the same in return. Often the wife and I find common ground there.
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Mobile payments to become 'de-facto payment mode' in India after banknote change
By Rian Boden • 15 November 2016 • nfcw.com
Mobile payment transaction volume in India is expected to grow more than 90% each year over the next five years, with digital payments becoming the "de-facto payment mode" in the country, in the wake of the government's withdrawal of Rs 500 (US$7) and Rs 1,000 ($14) notes.
The transaction volume will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 90% to reach 153bn by 2022, a joint study conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (Assocham) and research firm Rncos reveals, rising from 3bn this year.
The value of mobile payment transactions is also likely to register a CAGR of 150% and hit more than Rs 2,000tn (US$29.5tn) over the same period, compared to Rs 8tn in 2016.
Digital surge
Indian mobile financial solutions provider Mahindra Comviva's Srinivas Nidugondi told NFC World it would "push new users to adopt digital payments and acceptance which will result in a surge in digital transactions, making it the de-facto payment mode".
"We have already seen an increase in adoption of mobile POS, where our customers have reported a 500% increase in order for POS devices. Similarly, we have seen an upswing in the number of users that are upgrading from no-KYC to KYC wallet users to benefit from the higher thresholds allowed for monthly transactions."
"We welcome this courageous move by the government to demonetize cash," the senior vice president and head of mobile financial solutions adds. "We believe that this is the right step towards tracing and eradicating black money as well as counterfeit currency.
"Digitization will not only improve accountability and transparency, but will also address a social issue such as corruption and will impair the informal money market. The biggest winners from this initiative are the wallet services providers like ICICI, Paytm and Mobikwik who have joined the online wallet bandwagon early."
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made the official announcement last week, closing down ATMs across the country to facilitate the change and informing Indian consumers to exchange their Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes at any office of the RBI or bank branch to obtain the value of their cash into their respective bank accounts.
The move is an attempt to tackle counterfeit crimes and eradicate so-called "black money" from the Indian economy.
"For their immediate cash needs, these notes of value up to 4,000 rupees (US$59) per person can be exchanged for cash over the counter of these bank branches," RBI says. "[The] public are advised to present a valid proof of identity for availing this exchange facility.
Chaotic scenes
"Value credited to their bank accounts can be freely used by issue of cheques or by remitting through various electronic modes of transfer like NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, mobile banking, internet banking etc.
"Any person who is unable to exchange or deposit the specified banknotes in their bank accounts on or before December 30, 2016 shall be given an opportunity to do so at specified offices of the Reserve Bank or such other facility until a later date as may be specified by the Reserve Bank."
There have been chaotic scenes in the country following the withdrawal of the rupee notes, with some banks running out of cash, BBC News reports.
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C.PP.S. Srs. Carolyn Hoying and Donna Lietta with Fr. Dave Kelly, C.PP.S. at the PBMR.
Leah Landry, a Precious Blood Volunteer, helps at the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation's pig roast.
Br. Juan Acuna, C.PP.S., at the PBMR pig roast.
Anthony Gibbs of Ohio History Connection unveils the marker.
Fr. David Hoying, C.PP.S., archivist of the Cincinnati Province, was the keynote speaker at the historical marker dedication.
Bro. Terry Nufer, C.PP.S. leads the procession during the dedication of the Healing Place.
Bro. Terry Nufer, Revs. Scott Kramer, Leon Flaherty, Larry Hemmelgarn, Steve Dos Santos, Harry Brown, and Joe Rodak.
Fr. Jim Dugal, C.PP.S., blesses a new statute of Jesus at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. Photo credit: Anthony Dugal.
Fr. Jim Dugal, C.PP.S., celebrating Mass at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. Photo credit: Anthony Dugal.
Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., provincial director, delivers his state of the province address in Assumption Chapel.
Frs. Vince Hoying and Tom Hemm talk at Monday's social.
Two Putnam County, Ohio, boys: Frs. McFarland and Ken Schroeder at Monday's social.
Two guys from Whiting, Ind.: Deacon Leo Barron, who is a lay associate (Companion), and Fr. Jerry Stack, C.PP.S.
Fr. Dennis Chriszt, C.PP.S., presides at Evening Prayer on the opening night of the assembly.
Fr. Joe Nassal, C.PP.S., provincial director of the Kansas City Province, leads Morning Prayer on Tuesday.
Members and Companions meet in small group to discuss the New Creation.
Fr. Barry Fischer presents on the history of collaborative efforts in the Cincinnati and Kansas City Provinces.
Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, provincial director, presents Fr. Steve Dos Santos Cpps, with the "Cutting Edge of Technology" Award at the assembly on Tuesday.
Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., provincial director, presides at Mass on Tuesday evening in Assumption Chapel, where Companions made or renewed their covenants with the Congregation.
From left, Deacon Matthew Keller, Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn and Greg Evers.
Br. Brian Boyle reads during Mass.
Deacon Matthew Keller proclaims the Gospel during the Mass Tuesday evening.
Candidates renewing their covenants during the Tuesday night liturgy.
Fr. Larry Larry J Hemmelgarn blesses the congregation during Mass Tuesday evening.
Companions present their covenants during the liturgy.
Six Companions made their first covenant: Mary Ann Bibat (upper right); Pat Timmerman (far right); (front row, L-R) Dottie Dickman, Diane Timmerman, Frances Duell, and Frances Smith. With them are Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn and Vicky Otto.
Companions who made or renewed their covenants pose with C.PP.S. members after the liturgy in Assumption Chapel.
From left, C.PP.S. Frs. Clarence Williams, Nuthulapati Jayababu and Alfons Minja at the reception following the liturgy.
Newly covenanted Companions Pat and Diane Timmerman of Minster, Ohio, with Pat's uncle, Fr. Vince Hoying, C.PP.S.
C.PP.S. members from Latin America at the reception following the liturgy. From left: Frs. Diego Gallardo, Antonio Arcelno Magalhaes, Jose Deardorff, Maximo Mesia, Edgardo Chero and Luis Briones.
C.PP.S. members from Latin America at the reception. From left: Frs. Diego Gallardo, Antonio Arcelno Magalhaes, Jose Deardorff, Maximo Mesia, Edgardo Chero and Luis Briones.
Discussing all things, Br. Nick Renner, C.PP.S., talks with Companion Bob Duling.
Companion Frank Delinck of Whiting, Ind., with Fr. Tom Brenberger, C.PP.S.
Fr. Joe Rodak, C.PP.S., visits with Fr. Phil Gilbert, C.PP.S.
C.PP.S. Brs. Joe Fisher and Jerry Schulte.
C.PP.S. Frs. David Kelly and Ken Schnipke.
C.PP.S. Frs. Mark Hoying and Dennis Chriszt.
C.PP.S. Frs. Ken Schroeder and Louis Schmit.
Fr. Antonio Baus, C.PP.S., and Br. Ben Basile, C.PP.S.
Fr. Jim Franck, C.PP.S., preaches during Mass.
Fr. Ken Schroeder, C.PP.S., with Deacon Matthew Keller, C.PP.S., at Wednesday's Mass.
Fr. Ken Schroeder, C.PP.S., presides at Mass in Assumption Chapel on Wednesday.
Three of our Congregation with ties to the Marion Catholic Community: Deacon Matthew Keller, C.PP.S., Fr. Ken Schroeder, C.PP.S., (former pastor); and Candidate Greg Evers.
Fr. Len Kostka, C.PP.S., who at 104 is the oldest living C.PP.S. member in the world, delights and inspires the assembly with his message on Wednesday afternoon.
Fr. Len Kostka, C.PP.S., who at 104 is the oldest living C.PP.S. member in the world, receives greetings from the assembly after he delivered his message on Wednesday afternoon.
Fr. Clarence Williams, C.PP.S., greets Fr. Len Kostka, C.PP.S., after Fr. Kostka, 104, delivered his message to the assembly. Fr. Jim Smith, C.PP.S., assists.
A voting session at the provincial assembly on Wednesday afternoon.
Fr. Ben Berinti, C.PP.S., (left), who was elected second councilor during the Cincinnati Province acceps congratulations from Fr. Bill Nordenbrock C.PP.S., our moderator general.
Fr. Steve Dos Santos C.PP.S., elected third councilor, with a portrait of St. Gaspar, our founder.
Newly elected councilor Fr. Steve Dos Santos is congratulated by C.PP.S. Frs. Charles Mullen, left, and Jerry Steinbrunner.
Newly elected councilor Fr. Steve Dos Santos, C.PP.S., is congratulated by C.PP.S. Frs. Charles Mullen, left, and Jerry Steinbrunner.
Newly elected councilors include (from left) Frs. Ben Berinti, Tim McFarland, and, at far right, Fr. Steve Dos Santos Cpps. Second from right is Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S., who was elected provincial director.
Newly elected councilors include (from left) C.PP.S. Frs. Ben Berinti, Tim McFarland, and, at far right, Fr. Steve Dos Santos, C.PP.S. Second from right is Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S., who was elected provincial director.
New provincial councilors Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S., left, and Fr. Ben Berinti, C.PP.S., with a portrait of our founder, St. Gaspar.
Br. Juan Acuña, C.PP.S., with Fr. Diego Gallardo, C.PP.S., of Chile.
Three C.PP.S. brothers: Juan R Acuña Gonzalez Jerry Schulte and Ben Basile.
Three C.PP.S. brothers: Juan Acuña, Jerry Schulte, and Ben Basile.
Fr. Kirch with a portrait of St. Gaspar, our founder.
Fr. Jeff Kirch, C.PP.S., with a portrait of St. Gaspar, our founder.
Fr. Bill Nordenbrock, C.PP.S., the moderator general, congratulates Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S.
Fr. Barry Fischer, C.PP.S., congratulates Fr. Jeff Kirch, C.PP.S.
Fr. Charles Mullen, C.PP.S., congratulates Fr. Jeff Kirch, C.PP.S.
Br. Jerry Schulte, C.PP.S., who was one of Fr. Jeff Kirch's formators, poses with the newly elected provincial director.
Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S., (left) who was elected vice provincial, and Fr. Jeff Kirch, C.PP.S., (right) who was elected provincial director at the Cincinnati Province assembly.
Br. Joe Fisher, C.PP.S., leads Morning Prayer.
Fr. Nuthulapati Jayababu, C.PP.S., lectors during Wednesday's Mass in Assumption Chapel.
Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S., right, is congratulated by Fr. Joe Deardorff, C.PP.S.
Br. Juan Acuña with a portrait of our founder, St. Gaspar.
Members, including Fr. Paul Wohlwend, C.PP.S., left, thank Fr. Steve Dos Santos C.PP.S., for his continuing service on the provincial council. Fr. Steve was elected to another term at the assembly.
Fr. Don Thieman, C.PP.S., thanks Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S., for his service to the Congregation. Fr. Schnipke will serve another term as vice provincial director.
Fr. Steve Dos Santos Cpps, presides at Mass at the assembly on Thursday, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, a patroness of the Congregation. Deacon Matthew Keller, C.PP.S., is at left.
Fr. Steve Dos Santos C.PP.S., presides at Mass at the assembly on Thursday, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, a patroness of the Congregation. Deacon Matthew Keller, C.PP.S., is at left.
Fr. Vince Wirtner C.PP.S., cantors at Thursday's Mass.
Missionaries of the Precious Blood after their liturgy Thursday afternoon.
Fr. Tom Brenberger, C.PP.S., leads Morning Prayer.
Fr. Rick Nieberding, C.PP.S., honored at the assembly for his work with youth at St. Augustine Parish in Minster, Ohio, & St. Joseph, Egypt, Ohio, and throughout his life as a priest. At right is Fr. Larry J Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., provincial director.
Fr. Rick Nieberding, C.PP.S., honored at the assembly for his work with youth at St. Augustine Parish in Minster, Ohio, & St. Joseph, Egypt, Ohio, and throughout his life as a priest. At right is Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., provincial director.
Br. Joseph Fisher, C.PP.S., provincial treasurer, responsible for distributing members' allowance, gets a fun board game from our provincial director, Fr. Larry J Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S.
Br. Joseph Fisher, C.PP.S., provincial treasurer, responsible for distributing members' allowance, gets a fun board game from our provincial director, Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S.
Fr. Louis Schmit, C.PP.S., recognized for his long-time volunteer commitment to Buckeye Boys State. Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., provincial director, is at right.
Fr. Kevin Scalf, C.PP.S., right, honored for his ministry at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Ind. Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, provincial director, at left.
Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., who is completing his second term as provincial director, receives a gift of a soccer hat and kitchen clock from the Colombian mission, represented by Fr. Joe Deardorff, C.PP.S., right, director of the mission.
Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., is congratulated by members (C.PP.S. Frs. Jim Dugal, Jim Franck and John Menscik) as his term nears its end.
Fr. Barry Fischer, C.PP.S., presides at Morning Prayer.
Br. Rob Reuter, C.PP.S., right, congratulates Br. Tom Bohman, C.PP.S., on his election to provincial council.
C.PP.S. members congratulate Br. Tom Bohman on his election to provincial council.
C.PP.S. members congratulate Br. Tom Bohman, C.PP.S., on his election to provincial council.
Br. Tom Bohman, C.PP.S., with a portrait of our founder, St. Gaspar.
Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S., who was elected provincial director, preaches the homily at the closing Mass in Assumption Chapel.
During the closing Mass, from left, Fr Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S.; Deacon Matthew Keller, C.PP.S.; and Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S.
Fr. Anthonio Baus, C.PP.S., left, was presented with the Good Egg Award, given to a priest or brother who puts forth extraordinary effort for the Community. At right is Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., provincial director.
Pope Francis greets the Moderator General of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, V. Rev. William Nordenbrock, C.PP.S.
Fr. Rick Friebel, C.PP.S., during a Mass celebrating his 40th Anniversary. This mass was organized by the Precious Blood Companions of Cleveland.
Fr. Rick Friebel, C.PP.S., during a Mass celebrating his 40th Anniversary. This Mass was organized by the Precious Blood Companions of Cleveland. Fr. Rick is pictured here with the Knights of Columbus.
C.PP.S. and other priests with Sr. Mumbi Kigutha after Mass in which she made her first vows.
Missionaries of the Precious Blood with Sr. Mumbi Kigutha, after she made her first vows. From left, Fr. Robert Schreiter, Br. Juan Acuna, Fr. Dennis Chriszt, Fr. Steve Dos Santos, Candidate Greg Evers, Fr. Jim Smith.


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U of M Men - Ferlic, Michigan Claim Top Spots at Big Ten Preview
by RunMichigan Staff, Sep. 20, 2014
Provided by U of M
Site: Iowa City, Iowa. (Ashton Cross Country Course)
Meet: Big Ten Preview (8,000 Meters)
U-M Team Finish: 1st Place of 5 Teams (19 points)
Top U-M Individual: Mason Ferlic, 1st (24:32)
Next U-M Event: Friday, Sept. 26 -- at Coast-to-Coast Bean Town Battle (Boston, Mass), 3 p.m.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The 22nd-ranked University of Michigan men's cross country team placed four individuals among the top five, including individual winner Mason Ferlic (St. Paul, Minn./Mounds Park Academy), to win the Big Ten Preview with 19 points on Saturday (Sept. 20). The 8K race at the Ashton Cross Country Course served as a preview for the Big Ten Championships course, as the conference event will be hosted by Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Behind Ferlic, junior Tony Smoragiewicz (Rapid City, S.D./Rapid City Central) finished in second at 24:39.83, while sophomore Ben Flanagan (Kitchener, Ontario/St. Mary's) took fourth at 24:46.
Ferlic captured his first collegiate win, completing the 8,000-meter course in 24:32, to lead the Wolverines to victory. After a strong opening push from the Maize and Blue, Ferlic and Smoragiewicz helped pace the Wolverine group that led the field. U-M remained in control for much of the race, until an Iowa push came on late, forcing Smoragiewicz, Flanagan and Ferlic to respond and hold onto the top few places.
Outside the top five, sophomore/freshman Aaron Baumgarten (Williamston, Mich./Williamston) crossed the finish line at 24:46 to claim fifth, while fifth-year senior James Yau (Troy, Mich./Troy) claimed seventh place with a time of 25:15. Senior/junior Nick Posada (Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park crossed nearly two seconds later to complete the field's top 10, and classmate Scotty Albaugh (Waterford, Mich./Waterford Mott) finished in 25:25.35 to claim 13th place and round out the top seven for the Maize and Blue.
The Wolverines return to action early in October with the Blue and Gold Invitational in South Bend, Ind. The 8,000-meter race hosted by Notre Dame is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3.
1. MICHIGAN 19
2. Iowa 50
3. Wisconsin 64
4. Kansas State 112
Top 10 Finishers
1. MASON FERLIC, U-M 24:32.63
2. TONY SMORAGIEWICZ, U-M 24:39.83
3. Kevin Lewis, Iowa 24:44.72
4. BEN FLANAGAN, U-M 24:46.43
5. AARON BAUMGARTEN, U-M 24:53.31
6. Joe McAsey, Wisconsin 25:15.61
7. JAMES YAU, U-M 25:15.81
8. Ben Anderson, Iowa 25:17.52
9. Ryan Kromer, Wisconsin 25:17.54
10. NICK POSADA, U-M 25:17.61
Other U-M Finishers
13. Scotty Albaugh 25:25.35
16. Connor Mora 25:40.77
18. Will Burke 25:46.42
19. Austin Benoit 25:49.62
21. Cody Snavely 26:06.34
26. Eddie Cunningham 26:43.70
Q U O T E S
Michigan Head Coach Kevin Sullivan
On the team's approach to the race and how he felt they executed it..."Whether it was us controlling the pace, or sitting back and letting another team control the pace, the mindset we came in with was just to have a controlled first half of the race. It ended up being that we got out early and were able to control the pace for the first two and a half miles or so. Then Mason kind of took control, gradually ramping the pace up. Mason, Tony and Ben broke away with a few runners from Iowa and Wisconsin and over the last mile, Mason continued to test himself to break that pack up and take the win."
On seeing some competition other than fellow U-M runners ... "It was good in terms of being able to be competitive and race some guys. Iowa had a couple of solid runners and we were able to put five guys in front of their second runner, so that's something we did really well. Wisconsin left three or four guys at home, so we didn't get as good a barometer on what Wisconsin has to offer; we know they're going to be a lot stronger, so I would take their result with a grain of salt."
U-M Senior/Junior Mason Ferlic
On his impressions of the race from a team perspective ... "I think it was a fantastic showing from all of the guys on the team. We just tried to stick with the race plan, which was to just run controlled and together for the first half. Coach Sullivan wanted us to get in a rhythm and really work together as a team. That's something we did very well right off the bat. Tony, Ben and I went to the front and tried to set the rhythm of the race. We took control and dictated how the race played out. All of the guys on our team responded perfectly. They got in a group right behind us and looked very composed. We were basically together 100 percent as a team up front, one through 12. A little past halfway we got the signal from Coach Sullivan and we tried to ratchet the pace down and get in a faster group. We were practicing staying composed and putting pressure on the other racers. Each kilometer after that was about bringing things up a notch. With about 2K to go, we were challenged by a runner from Iowa and it gave me the opportunity to race someone one-on-one. He surged a bit and I thought Tony, Aaron and I responded and really closed well over the last kilometer. It was great practice for the course and for closing late."
On his individual victory and the emotions surrounding it ... "It's always fun to win a race. It's a great feeling to feel in control and finish strong, and that's what happened today. I was happy with the race and the way I executed on a personal level and the way we competed as a team. I was happy with how things turned out. I was strong over the last kilometer before I really changed gears and upped the rhythm, and I felt good doing that. The last kilometer of the course was a little challenging and I pulled away and felt strong, so now it's just about keeping the ball rolling as far as how I felt today, and just trying to bring that to races in the future."
On the value of seeing the Big Ten Championships course so early in the season ... "It was a very smart idea for us to run in this meet. We definitely learned a lot from this course. The course looked relatively easy from an overhead perspective, because it's just two big loops around the field, but when you actually run it, it can be quite challenging. There are spots where it throws you off your rhythm with short hills and tight turns. Getting exposure to that and getting to run it once before the championship race means that is one less thing to deal with for us down the road. We're familiar with the course now, so we can focus on other competitors and not having to worry about something like a hill sneaking up on you. You really know where we can open it up or where you have to hold back, so I think it's going to be valuable experience before the Big Ten Championships."
On the group of Wolverines that dictated the pace up front ... "Tony Smoragiewicz had a great race. He is really coming on strong and you can see that his work over the summer and the way he has approached workouts is really paying off for him. Ben Flanagan ran well today, too. He faded a bit down the stretch and I know that was not the way he wanted to finish, but he deserves a lot of credit for the way he pushed the pace today."
U-M Junior Tony Smoragiewicz
On the final stretch of the race, where he pushed himself back into second place ... "Going into the race, we talked to Coach Sullivan and he wanted the team to try and stay in control through the first half of it, so once we got to the two-and-a-half or three-mile mark, Mason and Ben made a move and I just followed along with them. Going into the last mile there is a steep downhill that Mason took off on and the Iowa runner went with him, so they had a little gap on me. I wasn't really sure if I would be able to close the gap, and then as I came around the last uphill stretch, Coach Lopez was there cheering us on. He told us that we could either tempo in the rest of the way because we had a pretty good gap on the next team and it wouldn't affect the scoring, or we could go hard and try to pass the guy from Iowa. I still felt like I had quite a bit left in the tank, so I felt good and ended up passing him around the 500-meter mark and kept going strong to the finish."
On his high finishes in the season's first two events ... "This is where I wanted to be when I came to Michigan, but my first two years were not up to my expectations. I had some good races my first season of cross country, but last year I didn't do as well because I was injured for the majority of the season. It seems like my fitness is really coming around right now and I'm pretty happy with where things are going."
Contact: Chad Shepard


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ELAC Foundation > Foundation
The East Los Angeles College Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation's singular goal is to support the programs of East Los Angeles College through its board membership.
The volunteer Board of Directors embarks upon advocacy, building community goodwill and seeking fiscal support for the unfunded needs of the college.
Community college foundations statewide will play a pivotal role in college advancement in the years to come and the East Los Angeles College Foundation is building the capacity to lead that charge.
ELAC FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the East Los Angeles College Foundation is to promote and elevate the College in fulfilling its mission and reaching its goals through marketing and advocacy, community and industry connections, and financial support.
The Foundation's singular goal is to enthusiastically support the programs of East Los Angeles College through its board membership. The volunteer Board of Directors embarks upon advocacy, building community good will and seeking fiscal support for the unfunded needs of the college. The Foundation strives to improve the quality, sustainability, and student involvement in many of the campus programs, such as Math/Science, Nursing, and Arts and Literature. Community college foundations statewide are expected to play a pivotal role in college advancement in the years to come and the East Los Angeles College Foundation is building the capacity to lead that charge.
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import React from 'react';
import breadcrumbsDriverFactory from './Breadcrumbs.driver';
import {createDriverFactory} from '../test-common';
import {breadcrumbsTestkitFactory} from '../../testkit';
import Breadcrumbs from './Breadcrumbs';
import ReactTestUtils from 'react-addons-test-utils';
import {breadcrumbsTestkitFactory as enzymeBreadcrumbsTestkitFactory} from '../../testkit/enzyme';
import {mount} from 'enzyme';

describe('Breadcrumbs', () => {
  const createDriver = createDriverFactory(breadcrumbsDriverFactory);
  const items = [
    {id: 0, value: 'Option 1'},
    {id: 1, value: 'Option 2'}
  ];
  let onClick;
  let driver;

  function createComopnent(props) {
    driver = createDriver(<Breadcrumbs {...props}/>);
  }

  beforeEach(() => {
    onClick = jest.fn();
  });

  it('should have correct text on each breadcrumb', () => {
    createComopnent({onClick, items});
    expect(driver.breadcrumbContentAt(0)).toBe(items[0].value);
    expect(driver.breadcrumbContentAt(1)).toBe(items[1].value);
  });

  it('should call onClick callback on click with correct item', () => {
    createComopnent({onClick, items});
    const itemIndex = 1;

    driver.clickBreadcrumbAt(itemIndex);
    expect(onClick).toBeCalledWith({id: items[itemIndex].id, value: 'Option 2'});
  });

  it('should get correct size from props', () => {
    const size = 'large';
    createComopnent({onClick, items, size});
    expect(driver.isLarge()).toBe(true);
  });

  it('should use medium size as default', () => {
    createComopnent({onClick, items});
    expect(driver.isMedium()).toBe(true);
  });

  it('should get theme from props', () => {
    const theme = 'onWhiteBackground';
    createComopnent({onClick, items, theme});
    expect(driver.isOnWhiteBackground()).toBe(true);
  });

  it('should use default theme gray background', () => {
    createComopnent({onClick, items});
    expect(driver.isOnGrayBackground()).toBe(true);
  });

  it('should get active id from props and have correct class', () => {
    const itemIndex = 1;
    createComopnent({onClick, items, activeId: items[itemIndex].id});
    expect(driver.getActiveItemId()).toBe(itemIndex);
  });

  describe('label appearance', () => {
    const itemIndex = 0;
    const activeItemIndex = 1;
    const activeId = items[activeItemIndex].id;

    describe('medium size', () => {
      const size = 'medium';

      it('should have t3.1 appearance when onWhiteBackground style and t3 for active', () => {
        const theme = 'onWhiteBackground';
        createComopnent({onClick, items, theme, size, activeId});
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(itemIndex)).toContain('t3_1');
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(activeItemIndex)).toContain('t3');
      });

      it('should have t3.1 appearance when onGrayBackground style and t3 for active', () => {
        const theme = 'onGrayBackground';
        createComopnent({onClick, items, theme, size, activeId});
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(itemIndex)).toContain('t3_1');
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(activeItemIndex)).toContain('t3');
      });

      it('should have t3.2 appearance when onDarkBackground style', () => {
        const theme = 'onDarkBackground';
        createComopnent({onClick, items, theme, size, activeId});
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(itemIndex)).toContain('t3_2');
      });
    });

    describe('large size', () => {
      const size = 'large';

      it('should have t1.1 appearance when onWhiteBackground style and t1 for active', () => {
        const theme = 'onWhiteBackground';
        createComopnent({onClick, items, theme, size, activeId});
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(itemIndex)).toContain('t1_1');
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(activeItemIndex)).toContain('t1');
      });

      it('should have t1.1 appearance when onWhiteBackground style and t1 for active', () => {
        const theme = 'onGrayBackground';
        createComopnent({onClick, items, theme, size, activeId});
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(itemIndex)).toContain('t1_1');
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(activeItemIndex)).toContain('t1');
      });

      it('should have t1.2 appearance when onDarkBackground style', () => {
        const theme = 'onDarkBackground';
        createComopnent({onClick, items, theme, size, activeId});
        expect(driver.getLabelClassList(itemIndex)).toContain('t1_2');
      });
    });
  });

  describe('testkit', () => {
    it('should exist', () => {
      const div = document.createElement('div');
      const dataHook = 'myDataHook';
      const wrapper = div.appendChild(ReactTestUtils.renderIntoDocument(
<Breadcrumbs onClick={onClick} items={items} dataHook={dataHook}/>
));
      const breadcrumbsTestkit = breadcrumbsTestkitFactory({wrapper, dataHook});
      expect(breadcrumbsTestkit.exists()).toBeTruthy();
    });
  });

  describe('enzyme testkit', () => {
    it('should exist', () => {
      const dataHook = 'myDataHook';
      const wrapper = mount(<Breadcrumbs onClick={onClick} items={items} dataHook={dataHook}/>);
      const breadcrumbsTestkit = enzymeBreadcrumbsTestkitFactory({wrapper, dataHook});
      expect(breadcrumbsTestkit.exists()).toBeTruthy();
    });
  });
});

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Hamilton lapped the 5.8-kilometre Suzuka circuit in one minute, 28.691 seconds on the yellow-marked soft tyre, going 0.446 seconds faster than teammate Valtteri Bottas, who set his quickest time on the slower medium tyre.
Vettel began on the front row alongside Hamilton but his mechanics were working on a spark plug problem and Vettel complained of a lack of power after the start.
The biggest talking point from the Japanese GP was Mercedes winning their third consecutive Constructors' Championship while their drivers, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton continued the intense battle for Drivers' Championship.
Nico Rosberg romped to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead over world champion Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One title race.
Sebastian Vettel insisted Saturday that there was no bad blood between him and Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene after the Italian called on him to fight for his place beyond 2017.


The Guru demonstrates two techniques for achieving Wobble Bass. If you don't know what 'Wobble Bass' is you certainly will recognize its distinctive sound. Here we explore creating Wobble Bass using Harmless and Love Philter.
While 'Wobble Bass' is often associated with Dubstep it's making an appearance in all sorts of genres. Why not see how you can adapt this technique to your favorite style.


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The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event at the 1981 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadionul Naţional in Bucharest on 23 and 24 July 1981.

Medalists

Results

Heats

Final

References

Athletics at the 1981 Summer Universiade
1981


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Literay Device
An Implied or Indirect reference to a person, event, or thing that has to do with another part of a text. Can be direct quotes or It can be Indirect things that are Implied. Most are from commonly known pieces of literature or history. Example: "but now he found that he committed himself to the following of a grail" The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Function: In this example, Fitzgerald alludes to the Holy Grail. What this does is show how important Daisy is to Gatsby.
The Holy Grail is biblically one of the most treasured items ever. Fitzgerald use allusion to show just how much Gatsby wants Daisy. Smile: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. Example: "be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow" Hamlet by William Shakespeare AH. SSL . 138-139. Function: In this example, Shakespeare Is using a sleek to show how Hamlet feels about Aphelia. Chaste means obtaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.
Hamlet says that Just as ice, that Aphelia should not being giving p her virginity to anyone that like snow she should be pure. Snow is one of the most beautiful things in this world so when telling someone the should be as pure as snow its really telling you that you have to be one of the most amazing people in the world. Shakespeare used simile to show how highly hamlet thought of Aphelia. Representing something abstract. Example: believed in the green light" The Great Gatsby (128). By F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Function: In the Great Gatsby, the green light is probably one of the most important symbols. Green is the color of hope and it iris appears when Gatsby stares across the bay towards a green light at the end of his dock. Later on in the book, we find out that that light belongs to Daisy Buchanan dock. In the novel, this green light represents Gatsby hope to meet Daisy again and a chance to win her back. The green light appears all though out this novel helps readers understand Gatsby hopes of regaining the love that he so long ago lost.
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He has "ate" the society because he can't understand the world state. Metonymy: is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is called not by its own name but rather by the name of something associated in meaning with that thing or concept Example: "My crown, my own ambition, and my queen. " – Claudia Hamlet (AH, SO) by William Shakespeare. Function: in the play hamlet Claudia wanted to be king above all. Shakespeare uses metonymy to show Just how much he did want that. In the quote it shows that these re the Claudia wants.
He associates what he wants Synecdoche: is a figure of speech in which a term for a part of something refers to the whole of something, or vice-versa Example: "So the whole ear of Denmark/ Is by a urged process of my death [Rankly , SO, 41-43). Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Function: in this play Hamlet Shakespeare refer to the king as Denmark. By doing this it lets the reader know that the king is not only a man but a symbol. As the king he is given the state of Denmark but he is not Just the ruler of it he is what they are. All his people look to him. By using this devise it shows the reader see this.
Aside: a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play. Example: "My God! . Them worthless. Hamlet (AH. SO. UP) by William Shakespeare. Function: Hamlet is a type of character that talks to himself a lot that is the way the readers see it but really that he is doing is letting them see in to his prospective on the issue at hand. By using this Shakespeare shows us Just what hamlet wants and how he feels about it. If not for putting this in the play the reader would be lost on why Hamlet is doing the things that he is. Opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. Example: "O brave new world that has such people in it. Let's start at once. " (P. 139)Brave New World by Aloud Huxley. Function: Huxley uses irony to show what John feels in this book. John is so excited when Bernard tells him that he can go back with Lenin and himself to the world state. He thinks it will be better than the way he lives now. The irony presents the reader with what John is feeling, even though the reader knows that the world state is not what he thinks it is. It is drastically different than what he is used to.
The author sets John up for disappointment that he does not know about. Personification: the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to mouthing nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form. Example: "above the grey land and the spasms of bleak dust you perceive the eyes of Doctor. T. J. Cocklebur. The eyes are blue and gigantic their retinas are one yard high. They look out of no face, but, instead, from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a nonexistent nose. But his eyes brood on over the solemn dumping ground. " (22,off. ) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Function: The eyes are described as human eyes would be, exchanging looks with characters ND witnessing all things. In this book Fitzgerald uses this type of literary device show what this poster board represents. By making these eyes life like they help the reader see Just how troubled all the characters are. Paradox: a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.
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Meet the ASH board
Calla Barnett has lived in Sandy Hill for at total of 9 years as a renter, a student and a parent. She loves the diversity of the community and is truly passionate about supporting and representing the interests of all community members. She has lived in the NorthWest area of the neighbourhood for 7 years and, given the new direction ASH is taking, believes she can contribute her knowledge of social justice issues, government processes, human rights and not-for-profits to strengthen these new efforts at diversity and inclusion. She is a queer, disabled, cisgender, white woman who wants to share her experiences of inclusion and advocacy to ensure that Sandy Hill community members have access to information, services, supports, and advocacy in a safe(r) and welcoming space.
Dave Elden has lived in Sandy Hill for over twenty years and serves as a board member and the membership coordinator for ASH. He also manages the association's web site and has been one of the organisers of the annual Sandy Hill One & Only craft show. Dave previously served on several other executive committees and boards for organisations promoting photography and photographic education. Dave's working career was spent in the high-tech manufacturing sector.
Glenn Grignon has lived in Sandy Hill for 36 years and is a member of the Sandy Hill Housing Co-operative. His family's long history in Sandy Hill dates back to before World War II. Glenn is currently the Treasurer of the Ottawa Community Land Trust and an avid enthusiast of creative solutions to community housing issues.
He raised his family here and hopes it continues to be a family-friendly neighbourhood. He is excited to leverage his professional skills, volunteer experience and interests to help build a better Sandy Hill.
Jessica Silburt has lived in Sandy Hill for over three years. As a newer resident, she appreciates the neighbourhoods diversity, inclusion, walkability and character. As a new mother, her and her husband (who is a long time resident of Sandy Hill) have decided to raise their family here. They look forward to their children attending the daycare and schools in the neighbourhood as well as making life-long friends. Jessica currently works in the healthcare field after a 15 year career in real estate. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys exploring the amazing walking paths and restaurants in the area.
John has been serving on the ASH board since 2010 focusing on Transportation issues in the community as well as city-wide He is also currently the co-chair of the transportation committee of the city-wide umbrella organization known as the FCA (Federation of Community Associations). John believes strongly in the important role transportation planning plays in the liveability of cities and seeks to promote walking, cycling, and transit as key to improving liveability. He has also devoted considerable time and energy advocating for a solution to the downtown interprovincial truck problem. John has been living in the north western section of Sandy Hill since 2006.
Marilyn Whitaker Resident of Sandy Hill for 45 years, Marilyn is living now in a house designed for aging in place.
Marilyn has a Master in Environmental Studies (MES) degree, and a Horticultural Industries diploma. Her work experience includes research on urban issues, housing, indigenous issues, international negotiations, and garden design and maintenance
Environmental and gardening activities as well as writing for several community newspapers have been part of her volunteer activities. Her primary interests on the ASH Board are expected to relate to planning and housing issues and environmental issues affecting the overall community.