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Manny Pacquiao and Sean Payton help Krissy Kobata in search for bone marrow
Posted on August 18, 2017 by ginnandtopics
The campaign to find a bone-marrow match for Los Angeles woman Krissy Kobata continues to attract famous supporters.
On Aug. 17, boxing great Manny Pacquiao and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton tweeted their support of Kobata.
Pacquiao, the Boxer of the Decade and a senator in the Philippines, Tweeted out a link to the Asian American Sports Journalists story on Kobata, and followed up by Tweeting a link to Be The Match's website. Be The Match is a national bone-marrow registry that also sends out kits for people to test themselves and register.
Also joining the action was Payton, who coached the Saints to the Super Bowl title in 2010, when they beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.
Payton is represented by agent Don Yee, who is a family friend of Kobata.
"Don Yee, my agent, with the help of Sports Task Force is spreading the word about Krissy Kobata," Payton posted, along with the same link to the Facebook story.
The Sports Task Force, part of the Asian American Journalist Association, began spreading the word of Kobata's search.
http://sportstaskforce.com/japanese-american-krissy-kobata-desperately-needs-bone-marrow-donor/
Half Japanese, half Caucasian, Kobata has been searching for a donor for a decade, but her ethnicity makes it difficult to find a match.
Yee, who established the Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Scholarship in honor of his parents, asked the Sports Task Force to help share the story of Kobata's situation.
The group's unofficial page, Asian American Sports Journalists, published a story on July 29 about Kobata. Through social media, the post had reached 51,805 on Facebook the morning of Aug. 14.
Later that day, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, also one of Yee's clients, posted on his Facebook page about Kobata.
About an hour later, actress Chloe Bennet of ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. sent out five Tweets in a row about Kobata.
How Tom Brady's Facebook post is spreading awareness for Krissy Kobata, who needs a bone marrow to live
Within 24 hours, Kobata's Facebook post had reached over 1 million more people. Currently, the post has reached 1,170,526 on Aug. 17. There was also a story posted in USA Today's For The Win.
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/08/tom-brady-patriots-facebook-nfl-agent-bone-marrow-donor-awareness-krissy-kobata
To learn more about Krissy, go to teamkrissy.com
If you want to register as a bone marrow donor, go to https://join.bethematch.org/teamkrissy
UPDATE: Chloe Bennet of "Agents of SHIELD" had also jumped on board by Tweeting out the original post and some useful information. Bennet Tweeted out the post about an hour after Brady's post.
On Tuesday morning, the original post reached over 1 million people.
Krissy Kobata is a Los Angeles woman in need of a bone marrow to save her life, but the search for a match is complicated by her mixed-race heritage.
But awareness for Kobata's search got a huge boost from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
The Asian American Sports Journalist page posted about Kobata's search. Kobata is a friend of agent Don Yee, who has donated money for a scholarship to the group's Sports Task Force, which is part of the Asian American Journalist Association.
Soon after the AAJA convention in Philadelphia last month, Yee requested from the group of sports journalist to see if they could spread the word.
Sean Jensen, a former NFL writer and author of the Middle School Rules series of books, posted on the group's Facebook page with a link to a story he wrote at http://sportstaskforce.com/japanese-american-krissy-kobata-desperately-needs-bone-marrow-donor/
Jensen also purchased a boost. As the main administrator of the page, I shared the post in several Asian-American pages.
Awareness was a key because it's difficult to find bone marrow matches for Asians, and the fact that Kobata is half Japanese and half Caucasian.
As of early Monday morning, the post reached 51,805 people, with people sharing comments on how get tested through Be The Match's website https://bethematch.org/.
I had shared this news with Ohm Youngmisuk, an ESPN.com NBA writer and frequent guest on "The Jump" and "SportsNation" about the post.
He shared the news with Yee.
Yee is a sports agent and his top client is Brady.
By 1 p.m. Monday, Brady's official Facebook page had shared the post. About 10 hours later, the post had gone from 51,805 to 832,437.
There's been 4.6K likes or reactions, and 160 comments in 10 hours on Brady's page.
To learn more about Krissy and her fight, you can go to her page at http://www.teamkrissy.com/
Timothy Bradley announces retirement from boxing
Posted on August 6, 2017 by ginnandtopics
Five-time world champion Timothy Bradley announced Saturday he will retire from boxing, turning a page in his life that brought him international fame.
"Thank you for cheering me on when I didn't deserve it, loving me most when I needed it and for being my heartbeat to keep going day after day. I am the man I am today because of you all," Bradley said in a release.
Bradley's full release is below.
There always comes a point in life where we have to make choices that no matter how much we know the right option, it still leaves us filled with mixed emotions.
Looking back at Timothy Bradley's championship years
I have spent the past couple days trying to find the right words to describe this point in my life and no matter how long I sit and reflect, I still don't know if these words can do my thoughts justice, but I'm going to do my best to open up my heart and share with all of you during this pivotal time.
How Timothy Bradley's life intersected with 1968 Olympians George Foreman and John Carlos
It is no secret that a life of any professional athlete is not an easy one- yes it comes with a lot of fame and fortune but also comes with fear and fatigue. A balance that has to be achieved by ambition and maintained through perspective. For over twenty three years, Boxing gave me purpose and it defined me. Dedicated to my craft and fueled by my passion for the sport, my love for my team and my admiration for all of you who supported me day in and day out– I was able to give 100% of myself to be the best and to always get up when I was knocked down. It was the biggest challenge in my life but I embraced the sacrifice with every victory and milestone reached. Boxing gave me roots, it kept me off the streets, it gave me confidence, it taught me how to be a man and face every challenge head on and take the good with the bad. Yes I missed holidays, birthdays, even missed hearing some of my children's first words but more than time, it took my blood, sweat and tears, all things I can never get back. Which is why turning the page for me is bittersweet. That once in a lifetime purpose to wake up everyday and give 100% is now fueled towards something else- my family. I find my strength in them, my peace and most importantly, unconditional love. I wake up wanting to spend all my time being a father, being a husband and being free. Although that square circle I lived to dance in everyday gave me so many smiles and blessings, it could never out weigh the smiles and blessings I receive from my wife and children. It's now my turn to support them and encourage them to live their dreams and I couldn't be more excited for this next chapter. I hope to continue to allow boxing in my world through teaching, commentating and being a fan of a sport I love so dearly.
New Timothy Bradley scores first knockout since 2011 against a guy who was never down in a fight
And to you, the diehard fans, man, it's been one heck of a ride. The bumps, the bruises, the peaks, the valleys, the days I didn't want to get out of bed and the nights I couldn't sleep….So many occasions where my heart, mind and soul were tested but with every challenge there was hope and there was all of you…giving me the courage to fight another day and do what I loved to do. I can never find the words to convey how much I appreciate all of you and how truly humbled I am by the unconditional support the past 23 years, Thank you. Thank you for cheering me on when I didn't deserve it, loving me most when I needed it and for being my heartbeat to keep going day after day. I am the man I am today because of you all.
It has befuddled me why Coachella has scheduled New Order against one of the headliners the last two time the groundbreaking English band has been at the Empire Polo Grounds.
As a fan, I would love to see them get more exposure to the younger generation as their sound, I believe, is a precursor for EDM and I think those who don't know New Order would fall in love with them.
On the other hand, with the struggles of battling through the numerous people, it was actually nice to have some breathing room in the Mohave Tent while they played Sunday night against Kendrick Lamar.
And I don't think there are more enthusiastic crowds than the ones for New Order.
Their music was the soundtrack of my college days.
They were cutting edge in the day and while I never got to see them live during those days, I'm sure their look was as edgy as their sound.
Today, they look middle-aged, like me. But they exude joy with their music. When lead singer Bernard Sumner breaks out in dance on hits like "Bizarre Love Triangle," I kind of compare it to watching your father dance for the first time.
But it's so endearing as well. He's getting into his great music, and it makes me enjoy it more.
There are so many great songs from New Order that they are must see every time they are at Coachella. At least for me.
This year, their encore songs were two from Joy Division, which was New Order's original incarnation, but they changed the name after Ian Curtis committed suicide.
I hadn't known much of Joy Division, but the final song, "Love Will Tear Us Apart," is definitely a favorite.
Twice last year, just waiting in line to get into Coachella, I saw two girls passing out. Going in. During the day.
Now that's a bummer way to start your Coachella. So here's a few advice for Coachella from one long-time attendee.
This is a desert. And while the punch line is, "It's a dry heat," it can sneak up on people. Case in point, the girls who passed out waiting to get in. Drink a lot of water, Gatorade, coconut water, whatever. Chug a lot before you get in.
Beer does not count. If you want to drink, I'd advise doing it later in the day.
Wear lots of sunblock
I think this goes without saying, but the sun really does burn out here.
Late night food options
If you aren't camping, and you're starving after the headliners, this valley doesn't have a lot of late night options. But there are two areas that have places to go and eat.
On the corner of Simon and Highway 111, you'll find an In N Out, which last year was open until 3 a.m., giving you plenty of time to get there, even with the nightmare of trying to get out of the parking lots.
I haven't gone there lately, but the 5 Guys Burgers on Washington and Highway 111 was open late too during one Coachella.
If you go further up on Washington, past the I-10 bridge, hit a right on Varner. Between the Arco and Chevron gas stations, there's a Castaneda Mexican Food restaurant that has a great variety of Mexican foods. A lot of my friends love the carne asada fries.
Also on Washington, on the corner of Country Club, there's a Subway that's open 24 hours. You won't exactly be able to see it off the street.
Back on Varner, next to Castaneda's, there's also a Winchell's to satisfy your sweet tooth.
And around the valley, you'll find your typical fast food places.
Bring a bandana
Coachella gets dusty. I mean really dusty. And the valley can get really windy, so if you have allergies, this can be a nightmare.
Even if you don't have allergies, the dust can really be a pain. And it gets worst if you're Weekend 2. So remember to bring a bandana to cover your face.
Bring your own TP
Ladies, the porta-potty's are a nightmare. Now, Coachella has added an actual bathroom facility between the food area and the tents. But those get really crowded. And let's just say sometimes resources can run out in inopportune times. Better safe than sorry.
And I know people want to eat healthy, but easy on the fiber, especially on Sunday. Those porta-potty's get bad. Save the fiber for after Coachella.
My Coachella 2017 playlist … so far
Posted on March 21, 2017 by ginnandtopics
I got the alert today that my Coachella wristbands are on the way.
To prepare for the 2017 edition, here is a playlist of some of the songs I'm looking forward to. This is in no way a complete list.
I love this band and it was a great performance when they played in 2013. They were actually on against Phoenix, who was the Saturday headliner and that was a tough decision.
But New Order represents my college days and I just love the band. And Bizarre Love Triangle was the soundtrack of those days.
Whenever I hear it, it just makes me happy.
So anyone who reads this blog regularly knows I love Grouplove. I especially love the song "Shark Attack" because it was written and inspired by their first appearance at Coachella, which I caught.
But they have an impressive catalog of songs that I love, including their latest.
The energy they bring to their performances is infectious. I've caught them numerous times and haven't ever been disappointed.
I know the XX has been around and I've followed them peripherally, but their latest CD, "I See You" has really hooked me in.
"On Hold" isn't necessarily my favorite song on the CD, but the sampling of Hall and Oates' "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" that I didn't recognize immediately … or actually until I Googled it.
One of the most visually dynamic bands out there. Again, I didn't follow them closely, but the first song from their newest CD, "High and Low" hooked me in immediately.
These guys are a staple in the Sahara tent, but it will be interesting if they will be back there again, or on a bigger stage, which would also mean a more elaborate stage set.
That would be fun.
CHANGE OF SEASONS
Two Door Cinema Club's last performance at Coachella was one of my favorites. The band has a dynamic sound, starting with Alex Tremble's voice.
They've changed their sound for their latest CD, so it will be interesting to see how it will play out on stage. But their new stuff is solid, even if it is a bit of a departure.
"Bad Decisions" is my favorite from their latest CD, but since I featured it in a previous blog, I went back a few years for "Change of Seasons," a really great song.
A new voice that is big and bold, I'm really looking forward to seeing Bishop Briggs. She's low on the lineup sheet, but feels like a chance to see a future star.
I think her song "River" really captures her dynamic range.
Great sound and great energy. When I saw Capital Cities at Coachella, there was a moment when I thought this might be the best set I saw that year and was right up there with the best I saw.
That thought same when they played "Safe and Sound."
I just remember I couldn't sit still and I don't think anyone else could.
And the trumpet player is killer.
Roger Federer claims fifth BNP Paribas Open title, gets called a name on court after beating Stan Wawrinka
At the BNP Paribas Open, Roger Federer beat Stan Wawrinka to tie for most titles at the Indian Wells event, never dropped a set and dominated like he did in his 20s in his 6-4, 7-5 victory Sunday.
But the thing people might remember most from Federer's fifth title at the BNP Paribas Open is one word that Wawrinka uttered during his speech.
Wawrinka was overcome with emotions, trying to fight off tears, only to see Federer laughing. So during his speech, he jokingly called Federer an asshole, which drew a big laugh from the fans and Federer.
"There's not always cameras around, so I get called that sometimes," Federer joked. "Quite often, actually. On the court is the first time, but it felt good."
Everything felt good for Federer. Coming into the 2017 season, Federer had low expectations. He had missed six months of 2016 with a knee injury, and he didn't know what kind of level he would be able to produce on the court.
But things went better than expected when he won the Australian Open title for his record 18th Grand Slam title.
With his title at the BNP Paribas Open, he tied Novak Djokovic as the winningest player in the tournament's history with five.
"I'm not as surprised as I was in Australia, but still this comes as a big, big surprise to me, nevertheless, to win here again and beating the players that I did and the way I did," said Federer, who beat Rafael Nadal in the fourth round and Jack Sock in the semifinals. "I mean, couldn't be more happy.
"It's an absolute, huge start to the year for me. Yeah, last year didn't win any titles. I don't think I was in any finals except maybe Brisbane last year. The change is dramatic, and it feels great."
One of the tournaments Federer had to miss last year was the BNP Paribas Open. Before that, he had been in the finals the previous two years, losing to Djokovic both times.
With the victory, Federer will move up four spots in the rankings to No. 6. He is well ahead of where he thought he would be during the offseason.
"The goal was to be top-eight by after Wimbledon. Because if I would have lost early in Australia, I would have dropped to 35 in the world," Federer said. " It was a good approach, I thought, because it gave me time to get there. … It's great, but you definitely have to reassess your goals maybe now and see, 'Where do you go from here?' Because this was not part of the plan, to win Australia and Indian Wells, I can tell you that.
"Like I said before, I will make the plan for the remainder of the season after — especially for the clay after Miami, and then see also what the goals are, because the goals are clearly changing after this dream start."
From losing in first round of qualifying a year ago, Elena Vesnina wins first BNP Paribas Open singles title
A year ago at the BNP Paribas Open, Elena Vesnina lost in the first round of qualifying to wildcard Julia Boserup in straight sets.
This year, Vesnina defeated five seeded players, including three players who won a combined 11 Grand Slam singles titles.
One of those players was two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova as Vesnina rallied for a 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 victory Sunday in the finals of the BNP Paribas Open.
"Tennis is awesome, I can say," Vesnina said. "I think that my example is the good kind of self-belief, good kind of vibe for all players. All other girls on the tour who think, 'Oh, my God, this is the end of the world, end of my career,' I lost first round of quallies, what can be worse than that?
"I think nobody could pick me at the beginning of the tournament that I could win this title. Me, also. I couldn't pick myself."
Vesnina was speaking with the BNP Paribas Open championship trophy during her press conference when she had a Oscars moment. The men's final between Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka was coming to an end and officials had to interrupt the press conference to take the trophy away.
Because it's the only trophy, and they needed for the awards ceremony, it had to by whisked away.
But things got off to a bad start as she dropped the first set. Set point was determined on a net cord.
"It was such a heartbreaking moment for me," Vesnina said. "I was, like, 'Oh, my God, I was fighting so much. We played set for more than an hour, This is how it's gonna end?'"
Kuznetsova capitalized on the momentum shift as Vesnina struggled with unforced errors. By the fifth game, Kuznetsova had a 4-1 lead and appeared headed to her first BNP Paribas Open title after two previous runner-up appearances.
"I just thought that I had to stop doing so many mistakes," Vesnina said. "I have to stay a bit longer on the center cour. I was not thinking that I will win this match in that moment, to be honest. I was just thinking that I want to stay longer. I just want to fight. I don't want to give it back so easy."
After losing at the BNP Paribas Open, Vesnina began to turn things around in Miami, as she went through qualifying and reached the third round, beating Venus Williams along the way.
Vesnina built up enough momentum, and at the All England Club, she reached the semifinals of Wimbledon.
At this year's tournament, Vesnina had several tough matches, including Shelby Rogers in the second round. Vesnina was winless against Rogers in two meetings.
"I think the turnaround of my tournament was when I beat Shelby Rogers," Vesnina said.
The wins would only get bigger. Vesnina would Timea Babos in the third round, and then stun Angelique Kerber, who will be the No. 1-ranked player in the world on Monday. She followed that up by beating Venus Williams in the quarterfinals.
Prior to Sunday, Vesnina had a different kind of success at Indian Wells as she was a five-time doubles finalist, winning the title in 2008, '11 and '13.
But Sunday's win was special in its own right.
"This means a lot. This is the biggest title for me in singles. Biggest title and the biggest final I ever played," Vesnina said. "It's going to take the big part in my heart."
The year Roger Federer is having, his preseason goals seem ridiculously low as a return to No. 1 seems possible
When Roger Federer returned to the court to start the year, he didn't know where his level would be following knee surgery and six months off the tour.
So the man many think is the greatest tennis player ever said he wanted to keep things simple — play well and enjoy himself.
After winning the Australian Open and reaching the finals of the BNP Paribas Open for the seventh time after beating American Jack Sock 6-1, 7-6 in Saturday's semifinals. If Federer beats fellow Swiss star Stan Wawrinka in Sunday's final, he will become the tournament's winningest player with his fifth title, breaking a tie with Novak Djokovic.
Jack Sock continues his good vibes at BNP Paribas Open, this time in singles
Djokovic, the No. 2 player in the world, has won the previous three titles before being upset in the fourth round.
But if you look around the men's tour, no one is playing better than Federer, who won his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open to start the year. He had a hiccup in Dubai, when he lost to No. 116 Evgeny Donskoy in the second round. But in the two biggest tournaments of the year so far, he's reached the finals.
Doppelganger 1: tennis player Jack Sock, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age
And looking around the tour, Djokovic and No. 1 Andy Murray both failed to reach the quarterfinals of both the Australian Open and the BNP Paribas Open. Earlier on Saturday, Murray announced he will miss the Miami Open, another huge event, with an elbow injury. There is also speculation that Djokovic will also miss Miami with his own elbow injury.
No. 1 Andy Murray faces lots of questions, has few answers after another early loss at BNP Paribas Open
But Federer said he set a goal of seeing where he is at following Miami, and was judging on how well he's playing and how he's enjoying himself on the tour.
"(It's about) how can I remain healthy and how can I keep the fire and the motivation for the tournaments that I will be playing," Federer said. "What I don't want to do is overplay and just get tired of traveling and tired of just playing tournaments and just entering and, I don't know, just doing people a favor just to be there with no aspirations. That's not why I'm playing.
"I want to play, if people see me, that they see the real me and a guy who is so excited that he's there. So that's a promise I made to myself that if I play tournaments that's how my mindset has to be and will be."
Nick Kyrgios doesn't think he's a bad guy, if you put it in perspective
But with the winning comes possibilities, such as Federer returning to the No. 1 ranking. Because Federer doesn't anticipate playing a heavy schedule, so he knows there will be an even higher premium on wins and titles.
"Sure, I'd love to be world No. 1 again. But anything else other than world No. 1 for me is not interesting," Federer said. "You would think I would need to win probably another Grand Slam for that to happen. Because I have one in the bag, I guess there is a possibility."


An esophagus x-ray is a study of the swallowing mechanism and the esophagus, the tube that leads from your mouth to your stomach. The exam is conducted using barium or gastrografin, which are two types of contrast material. This test is done to evaluate abnormalities or obstructions of the esophagus or pharynx.
Do not eat or drink anything the morning of the exam.
Most of the exam is performed in the upright position (you will be standing or sitting). The technologist will give you a glass of barium to drink while the radiologist watches under fluoro (live x-rays).
After adequate images have been taken in the upright position, the table will be placed in the flat position, and the radiologist will ask you to drink some more barium and/or water through a straw.
After the radiologist is done taking images with fluoro, the technologist may take plain X-rays as well.
The exam usually takes 30 minutes, but may take longer if ordered with an Upper GI as well.
Be sure to drink plenty of fluids for the remainder of the day to flush the barium out of your system. White stools are normal for a day or two.


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With news breaking on Tuesday that Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic has rescinded his request for a trade to western Canada, the offseason plans for the Edmonton Oilers changed dramatically.
The Oilers need to add two defenders before next September if they want to compete for the playoffs and Hamonic was the name at the top of almost everybody's list.
So what options do they have now?
Well the obvious names still exist. Sami Vatanen will likely be moved out of Anaheim, Jason Demers is a free agent and the emergence of Colton Parayko could allow Kevin Shattenkirk to shake loose. Justin Faulk is rumored to be on the move out of Carolina and there is a good chance Colorado moves on from Tyson Barrie (per Elliote Friedman). But the Oiler's might not get one of those players, never mind two.
So who else is out there for Chiarelli to look at?
Well there are some factors that work in Chiarelli's favour, the first is that the stagnant salary cap could force a lot of teams to trade away younger players coming off their entry level deals.
The other, is the looming expansion draft. If teams can only protect 3 d-men, that means some quality top 4 defenseman could be made available.
Savard is a very strong two way defender who got used heavily in the defensive some, starting his own end or the neutral zone 71.7% of the time. His possession stats aren't out of this amazing, but are still solid (47.5% CF%).
The St. Hyacinthe native is used to facing tough competition in Columbus and doesn't give up a lot of high danger chances, his 11 high danger scoring chances against per 60 is close to the average amongst NHL d-men.
The Jackets were terrible on defense last year, but they could be looking to shake up their roster after 2 poor seasons. Savard is definitely a name to watch.
Another factor that could lead to Savard shaking loose is the looming expansion draft. Jones and Murray will both need to be protected and that leaves only one spot for Jack Johnson, Cody Goloubef or Savard to be saved from the expansion franchise.
There's no doubt that Savard has the highest value and the Blue Jackets may be tempted by the package they would get back.
Very similar to Savard in a lot of way. Age, shoots right, similar offensive production. Bogosian would be a perfect fit in Edmonton.
If Buffalo is interested in the #4 overall pick, then Bogosian may be a price they're willing to pay. They had Ristolainen, Pysk and Casey Nelson (only played 8 games) all playing the right side towards the end of the year while Bogosian was hurt. All 3 of those players are younger than Bogosian, so if the Oilers offer a nice enough package, there could be a deal.
The Oilers have a lot of wingers, and the Sabres aren't particularly strong in that spot, so that cause some mutual interest.
The Islanders need offense and they have defenseman to deal. Hamonic, Leddy, DeHaan, Hickey, and Pulock can all play in the NHL and that gives the Islanders the option to move a player like Boychuk for offensive help.
He could help their powerplay, his 4.47 powerplay points/60 from last season was better than any Oilers defender. But away from the puck, he can face the other teams best competition and provide veteran stability on what will be a young blueline next season.
His contract is a very tough one to swallow. He's currently 32 years old and is owed 6 million a season until 2021-22, when he will be 38.
I'm not saying Chiarelli should be calling Garth Snow right on draft day, but if the defensive market has dried up, this could be a name that creeps up the list of available defensive help.
Minnesota has a plethora of young d-men with Spurgeon, Brodin, Scandella and Dumba. What they don't have is a lot of reliable scoring. The Oilers would like any one of those players but Dumba shoots right, so is probably be the one they prefer.
Dumba is very good offensively and has looked good running a powerplay with Taylor Hall and Connor McDavid at the World Championships this year. The product of Regina, Saskatchewan was second among Wild defensemen in shots/60.
His 5 on 5 skills could use some work, but he got better as they year went on, as any young d-man would. He isn't THE answer on the Oilers blueline, but he would be a nice fit on their second pairing.


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Señor General "Going-Backwards" / Cubanet, Miriam Celaya
Raúl Castro next to Vice-President Miguel Díaz-Canel (Reuters)
Cubanet, Miriam Celaya, Havana, 2 August 2017 – In line with the last meeting of the Council of Ministers, held at the end of June, where – according to what the General-President said in his closing speech of the Ninth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly – many deficiencies and problems were analyzed in the self-employment sector (TCP). The Official Gazette, in an extraordinary edition (No. 31) dated Tuesday, August 1, 2017, has decreed the suspension, supposedly temporary, of the delivery of licenses for at least 27 activities of the private sector ("self-employed"), "until the perfection of this sector is concluded."
In addition, the decree states that in the future – and permanently – no new licenses will be granted to work in the areas of: wholesale of agricultural products; retailers of agricultural products; cart vendors or sellers of agricultural products on an ambulatory basis; buyer and seller of music records; and and operator of recreational equipment.
Despite this, according to what the First Vice Minister of Labor and Social Security told the official press, the provisions of the decree "do not constitute a setback in the development of (self-employed) activity," but will "consolidate the organization and control of self-employment work so that it continues to advance in an orderly and efficient manner." But this official did not explain how a process that has been stopped by a government decree could "advance."
And while such a strategy of advancing by going backwards may be paradoxical, more impudent still are the pretexts that were used to justify the retraction of what was announced years ago as a process of reforms that would oxygenate the internal economy and allow the potential for employment for a portion of the labor force let go from government jobs.
It turns out that the fickle old ruler has discovered "deviations in the implementation of the approved policy" for the TCP, ranging from the use of raw materials and equipment "illicit in their origins" to the "breach of tax obligations," including under-reporting of sales/income, by members in the sector.
The truth is that, although the authorities have frequently expressed that the TCP has reported benefits in "lightening the burden of the State," in the reordering of labor, as well as in the supply of goods and services – which, by the way, is not, nor should it be the natural aspiration of private labor anywhere in the world – in practice, this sector has become the most propitious villain (after the "criminal imperialist blockade") to justify the causes of the failures inherent in the Cuban sociopolitical system.
The aforementioned "deviations" include "lack of answerability and timely solution to problems," "imprecisions and inadequacies in control" and "deficiencies in economic contracting for the provision of services or supply of production between legal entities and lay persons," among others.
These latter deficiencies, however, are not attributable to those who engaged in the TCP, but to the representatives and government officials responsible for correct compliance, who did not adequately fulfill their obligations, so that – if tabula rasa is used in the application of the law – the posts of state inspectors, officials of the National Tax Administration Office (ONAT), police officers, and a whole host of bureaucrats related to the implementation and control of TPC should also be suspended and constitute a dense layer of parasites that only tax the increased corruption, which is spread throughout the country in epidemic proportions.
But the new decree of "General Rupert Going-Backwards" also suffers from numerous intrinsic contradictions, such as, that among the activities in this species of temporary "hibernation" are included, first, those who rent housing, rooms and spaces, as well as coffee shops and restaurants (paladares), which is a real folly in a country that – it is said – expects that the number of visitors will reach 4 million this year, and does not have the hotel and food service infrastructure capable of satisfying such demand.
Seen from a more objective perspective, it is obvious that the Cuban government prefers that the foreign tour operators installed throughout Cuba benefit from the influx of foreign visitors, and not the native entrepreneurs themselves. This is not explained as a simple perversion of the system – which it also is – but is making Power panic, in the face of the demonstrated ability, in just a few years, of the private sector to achieve prosperity and autonomy. These entrepreneurs are much more successful and competitive than the State sector, and thus are a potential social force relatively independent from strong government subjection. And it is well-known that the power of autocracies is based on the most absolute social control.
There's nothing so threatening for the autocratic regime as the possibility of consolidating an autonomous – and therefore potentially free – segment within Cuban society. Hence, the demonization of what they call "accumulation of wealth" and the questioning of the ability of some entrepreneurs to travel abroad and import raw materials and supplies, openly expressed in the aforementioned speech by the General before Parliament.
Equally paradoxical is that during the most recent session of Parliament the existence of a deficit of 883,000 thousand homes in Cuba was officially acknowledged – a figure that should actually be much higher – but at the same time a Decree published today in the Gazette has prohibited the granting of new licenses for private contractors, in direct contradiction to the fact that it has been precisely private construction activity that has marked a slight growth in the manufacture and repair of houses. In contrast, State dependent construction has been accumulating colossal defaults for decades, in a country whose housing is in a calamitous state an whered the majority of the population lacks the resources to attain housing.
Analyzing all the weaknesses and inconsistencies of the new Decree would require dozens of pages, but it is not worth the effort. We are simply facing the latest development of the unrealistic project of "updating the model," which has been the chimera of Castro II since his arrival to the olive-green throne. There's nothing so grotesque as trying to implement from the proven imperfection of Power the "perfection of self-employment," the only segment of the national economy that works with some efficiency.
The General and his claque know it, so this new limitation on the private sector is actually the legal expression of the government's terror of losing social control in a country where discontent, dissatisfaction and shortages continue to grow. At the moment, everything indicates that the general-president's reformist disguise will continue to unravel at the seams.
Translated by Norma Whiting
Author Miriam CelayaPosted on August 3, 2017 August 4, 2017 Categories Cubanet, Miriam Celaya, Translator: Norma Whiting
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Boxborough Birders is an enthusiastic group of bird watchers from Boxborough, Massachusetts and nearby towns, including Acton, Harvard, Stow, and Littleton. The group focuses primarily on local "patches" (habitats) in studying and learning about resident and migratory bird species.
The group organizes walks throughout the year, especially during spring and fall migration, and members post their observations (and often photos) from each scheduled walk to eBird as well as shares lists with group members via the Boxborough Birders Google group. In the winter, Boxborough Birders participate in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count as part of the Concord circle.
New members are welcome. To join: click https://groups.google.com/d/forum/boxboroughbirders.
You can also like us on Facebook to learn about upcoming trips and recent sightings.
In 2004, Rita Gibes Grossman organized Boxborough Birders as a spring and fall migration endeavor as she was most interested in identifying local species. She also was interested in finding others who shared her passion for birds. The initial idea that she start a birding group was suggested by Norm Hanover at a Boxborough Conservation Commission meeting in late 2003. His comment, though unrelated to the agenda item under discussion, took root and led to Rita beginning to build an email list, and eventually creating a Google group. After eight years of organizing and leading many walks, Rita scheduled the first formal meeting in early 2012 to expand leadership and firmly establish and grow Boxborough Birders. A core group of experienced and willing birders now regularly plan and lead walks and summarize their sightings. Peter Norton designed the Boxborough Birders website in 2013. This is an all-volunteer effort.


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Although this pattern appears as dots, it is actually sunflowers on sunflowers. Girasole is a Spanish word that in English translates to sunflower. So Girasoles Sobre Girasoles translates to Sunflowers On Sunflowers that form this dot-like pattern perfect for removable wall decor.
Anny Cecilia Walter is from Peru and designed this floral pattern to appear as polka dots. Anny enjoys working with flowers in her artwork and styling them in different ways so that they are unique from other floral patterns.


This national retail company based in Coopers Plains are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their small and friendly team in a stand-alone, full function Accounts Payable role for at least 3 months. The role is to commence as soon as possible to allow a hand-over period.
The ideal person for this role will be an experienced Accounts Payable Officer who has previously worked in a stand-alone, full function capacity. You will feel confident in picking up new systems as this company use an in-house system and you will also require intermediate Excel skills. We are looking for a friendly and positive team player who will commit for at least 3 months.
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These cholesteric-nematic liquid crystals reversibly change color as the temperature changes. One of the principal advantages of liquid crystals is their ability to map out thermal regions of different temperature. Cholesteric liquid crystals can degrade when exposed to moisture or air. As long as the mixture is stored in a sealed container it can be prepared months in advance, although the sample may need to be remelted to mix.
Clicking a thumbnail on this web page (http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/nanolab/LC_prep/index.html) shows a movie of that step.
Place 0.65 g cholesteryl oleyl carbonate, 0.25 g cholesteryl pelargonate, and 0.10 g cholesteryl benzoate in a vial.
Melt the solid in a sample vial using a hair drier, heat gun, or oven.
While the mixture is still liquid, divide into several vials.
The product changes color as it cools. Different compositions change color over different temperature changes.
Touching the vial changes the temperature and results in color changes.
Preparation of a cholesteryl ester liquid crystal thermometer.
Different compositions change color over different temperature ranges.
The movies above use the composition in the top row of the table.
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namespace Drupal\Console\Command\Taxonomy;

use Symfony\Component\Console\Input\InputInterface;
use Symfony\Component\Console\Output\OutputInterface;
use Drupal\Console\Core\Command\Command;
use Symfony\Component\Console\Input\InputArgument;
use Drupal\Core\Entity\EntityTypeManagerInterface;
use Drupal\taxonomy\Entity\Term;
use Drupal\taxonomy\Entity\Vocabulary;

/**
 * Class DeleteTermCommand.
 *
 * @package Drupal\eco_migrate
 */
class DeleteTermCommand extends Command
{
    /**
     * The entity_type storage.
     *
     * @var EntityTypeManagerInterface
     */
    protected $entityTypeManager;

    /**
     * InfoCommand constructor.
     *
     * @param EntityTypeManagerInterface $entityTypeManager
     */
    public function __construct(EntityTypeManagerInterface $entityTypeManager)
    {
        $this->entityTypeManager = $entityTypeManager;
        parent::__construct();
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function configure()
    {
        $this
            ->setName('taxonomy:term:delete')
            ->setDescription($this->trans('commands.taxonomy.term.delete.description'))
            ->addArgument(
                'vid',
                InputArgument::REQUIRED
            )->setAliases(['ttd']);
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function execute(InputInterface $input, OutputInterface $output)
    {
        $vid = $input->getArgument('vid');

        if ($vid === 'all') {
            $vid = $vid;
        } elseif (!in_array($vid, array_keys($this->getVocabularies()))) {
            $this->getIo()->error(
                sprintf(
                    $this->trans('commands.taxonomy.term.delete.messages.invalid-vocabulary'),
                    $vid
                )
            );
            return;
        }
        $this->deleteExistingTerms($vid);
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function interact(InputInterface $input, OutputInterface $output)
    {
        // --vid argument
        $vid = $input->getArgument('vid');
        if (!$vid) {
            $vid = $this->getIo()->choiceNoList(
                $this->trans('commands.taxonomy.term.delete.vid'),
                array_keys($this->getVocabularies())
            );
            $input->setArgument('vid', $vid);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Destroy all existing terms
     *
     * @param $vid
     */
    private function deleteExistingTerms($vid = null)
    {
        $termStorage = $this->entityTypeManager->getStorage('taxonomy_term');
        //Load all vocabularies
        $vocabularies = $this->getVocabularies();

        if ($vid === 'all') {
            $vid = array_keys($vocabularies);
        } else {
            $vid = [$vid];
        }

        foreach ($vid as $item) {
            $vocabulary = $vocabularies[$item];
            $terms = $termStorage->loadTree($vocabulary->id());

            if (empty($terms)) {
                $this->getIo()->error(
                    sprintf(
                        $this->trans('commands.taxonomy.term.delete.messages.nothing'),
                        $item
                    )
                );
            } else {
                foreach ($terms as $term) {
                    $treal = $termStorage->load($term->tid);

                    if ($treal !== null) {
                        $this->getIo()->info(
                            sprintf(
                                $this->trans('commands.taxonomy.term.delete.messages.processing'),
                                $term->name
                            )
                        );
                        $treal->delete();
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }

    private function getVocabularies()
    {
        return $this->entityTypeManager->getStorage('taxonomy_vocabulary')
            ->loadMultiple();
    }
}

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The past few days I have been caught up in an ongoing mental swirl around whether or not I should tone down my message and the way I deliver it.
Why was I considering this?
In order to appeal to a broader audience.
In order to be more accessible.
In order not to offend people.
I was offered the opportunity to host Defy the Box Radio to a much larger audience than I am now. A well established website for women contacted me and said they were interested in my edgy perspective and the Defy the Box message was appealing to them. When I checked out the site and the other shows they offered I liked what I saw, but thought that they might be a bit too 'vanillia' for me. I suggested that they check out the past episodes of my show to see if they thought I would be a good fit. When we spoke again I was told that they liked my message and would love to have me, but I would need to tone things down a bit so that I do not offend anyone on the site.
MMMMM…….tone down my message, huh?
My first reaction was NO WAY, but then I started questioning myself.
I do want to expand my audience, and I am doing my best to expand my business.
Am I missing out on an opportunity by saying no?? Am I being a responsible business owner ?
Just thinking about toning myself down makes me feel restricted and unsettled. It makes me doubt myself.
This is not the way I want to feel.
When it comes right down to it, I do not like the idea of restricting myself in any way. The idea of toning down my message and my delivery of it is not appealing at all.
What I am really being asked to do is to adjust my behavior so that I 'fit in' to a particular box.
And I have to acknowledge that I was almost buying into the story that says you need to tone yourself down in order to appeal to a large audience, and offending people is bad. I was starting to flip – flop and was beginning to think that maybe it was a good idea to tone things down a bit so that I would be more accessible to the mainstream.
Then I called my friend Kelle and had a great conversation about speaking in your authentic voice, and who I really wanted to reach out to, and was I actually going to miss out on an opportunity here? Kelle is really good at helping me stay on track, and she reminded me that if you are not offending someone…you are not doing your job right. Thanks Kelle!
I mean, look at Howard Stern. Many people find him obnoxious and offensive but they still listen. He has a strong voice and perspective and is not afraid to stand out. His audience loves him.
When it comes right down to it, my 'toning it down' would not be in alignment with the message of Defy the Box.
What kind of example would I be if I was not letting my freak flag fly high and proud?
The reality is that I am a rabble rouser.
I am intentionally trying to stir things up, and make people question the ideas and beliefs that they have been living by.
That can be very offensive to many people.
So…do I tone things down???
Wheww….that feels so much better.
Glad to hear you came to a decision you are comfortable with! It's a really tough call. You're basically weighing your business over your personal views. And your business is so much about being your authentic self that I can understand your decision to stay the course and not cater or tone down your message.
Maybe you can find some other more edgy place which would be interested in your show?
Sounds like you were able to get clarity about this by knowing and honoring yourself and turning to a GREAT friend. Good For you, Leah! The exact audience that needs to hear your message will be best served by your authenticity. All my best to your continued success and to the growth of your truly worthy business.
This sounds more like you, Leah.
Love this post Leah! I guess we all question ourselves at one time or another. I'm so glad you decided not to tone it down – your voice is your voice and can't be replaced!
brilliant, genius…your light shines so bright and we need that brightness, that freakness, that courage to be ourselves. Thanks for the inspiration!
I appreciate all of the comments here!


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Searching for corals where they shouldn't be found has become an urgent quest for marine biologist Dr Emma Camp. As the impact of climate change on the world's coral reefs grows in frequency and intensity, the options for reef management are becoming more and more limited.
Scientists such as Dr Camp, a member of the Climate Change Cluster (C3) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), think hope lies in identifying "hot spots" of coral resilience.
In 2016 an expedition to a remote lagoon system in New Caledonia yielded surprising results. A diverse community of reef-building corals had adapted to thrive under extreme conditions – hot, acidic, low-oxygen waters associated with mangroves – and showed there may be a way for corals to adapt and survive in a warming world. The discovery, a joint venture between UTS and International Research for Development, Noumea (IRD), was recently published in Scientific Reports.
"The existence of corals living under this usually deadly trio of conditions, comparable and even exceeding what is predicted under climate change, gives us new hope that some corals will be able to persist into the future," Dr Camp said.
"These could indeed be the super corals of the future that will help support proactive management options attempting to upgrade reef resilience."
Dr Camp will now turn her attention to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, previously uncharted for mangrove systems housing corals, thanks to a grant from the National Geographic Society Waitt Foundation.
She said the exploration grant provides a unique opportunity to bring together a multi-disciplinary team, using state-of-the-art technology, to discover the prevalence of mangrove habitats around the Great Barrier Reef.
Dr Camp said citizen science will play a crucial role in providing local knowledge on the five-day expedition voyage from Port Douglas to Lizard Island. The expedition team will use detailed water chemistry analysis to identify the extremes to which Great Barrier Reef coral populations have adapted. National Geographic support also makes possible DNA sequencing of the corals' essential microbiome.
"As a result of the expedition we will be able to collect invaluable baseline physical and molecular data to discover how corals within the Great Barrier Reef have already adapted and how they might cope in the future," Dr Camp said.
"I'm excited at the prospect of being able to transfer our discoveries from other sites to our own home reefs. I could not do this without the support of National Geographic."
Dr Camp is a member of the C3 future reefs research program and will be accompanied on the expedition by program leader Associate Professor David Suggett.
"Quite simply, this is pioneering science," he said.
"By exploring the very margins – such as reef-neighbouring mangroves that are often ignored by coral surveys – we're continually finding populations of super-coral that are resistant to hot, acidic and hypoxic conditions predicted under climate change. This is a game changer for how we consider coral reef resilience into the future for the Great Barrier Reef."
However, the researchers are under no illusion this offers a quick fix for reefs and their ecosystems.
"Although our findings are extremely positive, we must not underestimate the threat to the world's coral reefs from climate change," Associate Professor Suggett said.
"We know reefs are terminally ill globally and immediate action is needed to ensure their success."


Nerd Culture has often proven that it is a toxic place to be a girl. From Gamergate to sexual harassment at conventions, women are pushed away at every turn from enjoying their favorite movies or books or games. Boys stand as the gatekeepers, warding away newcomers by labeling them "fake geek girls" and ignoring or threatening the others. Companies aren't much better, usually purposefully ignoring their female fanbase or forgetting they exist at all. Even though a teenage girl—Mary Shelley—singlehandedly invented science fiction with her novel Frankenstein and fangirls saved Star Trek with a letter writing campaign, they still get left in the dust when it comes to nerdy merchandise. That's why, when a corporation does take notice of the fangirls, it's kind of important.
Recently, CoverGirl announced that it was teaming up with Star Wars to create a limited-edition Star Wars themed collection of makeup. You can choose to either go light side or dark side with two super sized mascaras modeled after the factions. You can choose from six shades of lipstick and three colors of nail polish—named Speed of Light, Nemesis, and Red Revenge. There are also 10 regular sized collectible mascara tubes with quotes from the original trilogy and the new movie, Star Wars: the Force Awakens. Makeup artist Pat McGrath has also teamed up with CoverGirl to create six unique looks and video tutorials for the ad campaign. Right now, there are two videos up where you can have your makeup styled after a golden droid or a stormtrooper. This collection is every geek girl's dream.
In the past, CoverGirl has also done another makeup collection inspired by the Hunger Games films, creating a different look for each district. Creating makeup lines for big name movies is a brilliant way to get women involved and buying in the ancillary markets because it's reminding them that the companies do see them, that they do exist. And it's a nice change from being almost completely left out in almost all forms of merchandise like one big superhero company is wont to do. The character Black Widow is infamous for being left out of almost all of the apparel and toys being sold, and most of that merchandise is being marketed only to boys. A Twitter account was created and dedicated to finding the places where Black Widow can be found on merchandise or, instead, lamenting her absence. But, I guess I'd rather have no female character merchandise than a shirt telling girls that they "need a hero" while the boys get a shirt saying "be a hero." Marvel has already gotten in trouble for that little bit of sexism they exhibited back in 2013.
Finding merchandise—good merchandise—for girls has gotten a little easier over the years. Thanks to the internet, we have sites like Etsy, where people can make all kinds of jewelry and knick knacks and apparel with your favorite character, and Redbubble, where artists can sell prints that you can choose to put on a shirt, a bag, a phone case. The creativity is endless and the price varies on a lot of the stuff, tending to run a little pricey because most of it is handmade. But if you're looking for a scarf with some YA book quote or stickers with your favorite anime character, you can probably find it if you look hard enough.
If you don't feel like sifting through all the search results on those sites, Ashley Eckstein, the voice of the popular Ahsoka on the Star Wars: the Clone Wars cartoon, created a fan run site called Her Universe where girls can buy apparel for most of their favorite fandoms. Eckstein created the website after feeling frustrated that she couldn't find good Star Wars themed merchandise for women that she actually wanted to wear. She has said, "The girls want what guys want, and vice versa. The hard thing is just trying to find a cute t-shirt that fits a girl better." Her solution was to design clothes for girls by girls. Right now, the site features clothes from Star Wars, Marvel, Doctor Who, Transformers, and Star Trek, even including plus sizes for most of the designs, something that a lot of companies tend to forget about.
Merchandise is a big part of the success of any popular franchise. When companies invest in merchandise, they're really investing in walking advertisements—the consumers that wear the shirts with the superhero logo or the famous quote. The more people that see that shirt are more likely to then watch the thing, but if only guys are being shown wearing the shirt or piece of apparel, then girls won't get into the thing. If girls don't get into the thing, then they won't be marketed to. It's a vicious cycle. One, that does seems to be getting better. Movies like the Avengers that mainly market to boys are missing out on the treasure trove that is the female audience. Star Wars seems to be taking notice of its female fans by offering them the makeup collection. Hopefully, this trend of including the girls continues and that it makes nerd culture just a little more tolerable.
2 Comments on CoverGirl's Star Wars Inspired Makeup Collection Just Covering Up a Bigger Problem?
I feel for my ladies who embraced the Nerd within to be with some dudes. I learned a lot in my day about the Nerd Culture. Mainly that men read, or at least know the sources of their inspiration, boys just assume all people are geniuses and original. I love that Covergirl is reaching out to another audience, but I know chauvinism is alive nerds. That's a problem for sure at their "con" or conventions they go to. Respect.


Team GB Taekwondo performance director Gary Hall is confident his elite fighters can rise to the challenge once again when Manchester hosts the European Championships next weekend.
The likes of world bronze medallist Martin Stamper, German Open winner Damon Sansum, Bianca Walkden and Welsh teenager Jade Jones will all be in action at Sportcity from May 3-6, along with Dutch Open champion Aaron Cook, who has been training outside the GB Academy fold, but returns to the squad to defend his European title.
The selectors must then decide upon their final Olympic party at two pre-nominated weight divisions for both men and women - which could yet include Beijing bronze medalist Sarah Stevenson, who is making steady progress in her recovery from a serious knee injury.
Hall believes the current British squad have what it takes to continue to make an impact at the highest level, having won four medals at the 2011 World Championships in Korea.
"The squad are in good shape, and are really up for it, there is a lot of confidence in the camp. Now the athletes have to go out and perform," Hall told Press Association Sport.
"The Europeans will be a big test because there will be a lot of Olympic fighters there who are also using it as their final performance tournament ahead of the Games.
"We have got some exceptional guys who are looking to put down a marker for their Olympic selection and they have got to put that on the table, which is heightening the pressure a bit. However, the guys who can cope with the pressure out there will come to the top.
"We are in a good position with selection because this time we have choices, where in previous years we had not. That is down to the success of the Academy and the performance programme."
There will be Olympic places at under-67kg and under-57kg for women, with the men's weight at under-68kgs and under-80kgs. One notable absentee from the European Championships will be world gold medalist Stevenson.
Hall said: "Sarah is looking really good, she has not started the heavy combat phase yet, but she is kicking well and moving well. She is coming on physically and is ahead of where we would have expected her to be, and as everybody knows, she is a determined lady."


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Марина Андреевна Земцова (род. 8 июля 1993) — российская биатлонистка, чемпионка России. Мастер спорта России (2013).

Биография
Выпускница Маслянинской спортивной школы. Представляла Новосибирскую область. Тренеры — Виктор Васильевич Соколов, С. Н. Басов.

На юниорском уровне была победительницей чемпионата Сибирского федерального округа (2014).

На взрослом уровне в 2016 году завоевала золотую медаль чемпионата России в гонке патрулей в составе сборной Новосибирской области. В 2015 году стала двукратной чемпионкой Сибирского ФО в спринте и суперспринте.

По окончании сезона 2015/16 прекратила профессиональные выступления.

Примечания

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Effects of Neurexan on Stress-Induced Changes of Spectral EEG Power: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Exploratory Trial in Human Volunteers
Abstract Full-Text HTML XML Download as PDF (Size:3521KB) PP. 100-112
Wilfried Dimpfel
Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen c/o NeuroCode AG, Wetzlar, Germany.
Neurexan is a multicomponent natural medicinal product used for stress-related symptoms such as nervous restlessness and insomnia. The present study investigated the efficacy of Neurexan on stress-induced changes of brainwave frequencies using quantitative analysis of spectral EEG power. Thirty healthy male and female volunteers were tested in a randomized, placebo controlled cross-over trial under conditions of relaxation and experimental stress-in- duction. Recording of the EEG was performed over four hours after drug administration. Data was analyzed using the proprietary fast dynamic EEG technology Neurocode-Tracking. Quantitative EEG revealed a task dependent increase of beta2 power as a surrogate parameter of stress induced anxiety. The elevated frontotemporal beta2 power was ameliorated by intake of Neurexan during the second and third hour after administration. This indicates that Neurexan is effectively helping subjects to better cope with task-related stress situations.
Stress, Anxiety, qEEG, Brain Map, Brainwave Frequency, Homeopathy, Neurexan, Nx4
Treating nervousness, restlessness, anxiety, and insomnia remains difficult, due to their complex and various origins. A recent study revealed that more than half of the working age population experience some stress that is sometimes also related to burnout, exhaustion and accompanied with depression and/or anxiety [1] . Stress symptoms are constantly increasing in the last years [2] . Anti-depressants, anxiolytics and beta-blockers are widely used to control some of the physical symptoms of anxiety-related disorders. These medications are often associated with side effects and are not recommended for long-term use. Natural medications such as Neurexan are regarded as safe alternatives. Neurexan has been previously investigated for various stress-related symptoms: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial revealed that Neurexan diminishes significantly stress-induced salivary cortisol and plasma adrenaline in an acute stress setting [3] . Neurexan was more effective in the treatment of insomnia than valerian as demonstrated in an observational study [4] . Another observational study comparing with valerian-based preparations demonstrated that Neurexan is the more effective treatment of nervousness and restlessness [5] .
Neurophysiological recordings during different emotional states are well established. The electrical activity of the human brain was successfully used for characterization of drug effects for a long time [6] and more recently proved to be particularly useful for characterization of herbal preparations [7] . Task-related changes of spectral frequencies during mental loads are well known [8] . Quantitative Electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements were also suggested to replace cognitive testing in certain setups [9] and drug-induced changes of brain activity have been successfully evaluated by quantitative EEG measurements in the relaxed state and during the performance of cognitive tests [10] . In the present study, we investigated the effects of Neurexan on neurophysiological recordings during experimentally induced stress in healthy volunteers.
2.1. Trial Design and Medication
This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover exploratory trial conducted from January to July 2006 in Germany, EudraCT No. 2005-003942-32. The study consisted of two experimental days with a washout period of at least one week in between, to exclude the presence of any "carry-over effects". The study was carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki (2000) on human rights and was approved by the local ethics committee and the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (Bundesinstitut für Arz-neimittel und Medizin-produkte (BfArM), Bonn). All subjects gave their written consent prior to the study.
The subjects were randomly assigned to a treatment sequence, receiving either 4 tablets of the verum Neurexan on the first experimental day and 4 tablets of the placebo on the second experimental day, or vice versa. Neurexan is a medicinal product of Passiflora incarnata (purple passion flower) D2 0.6 mg, Avena sativa (common oats) D2 0.6 mg, Coffea arabica (coffee) D12 0.6 mg, and Zincumisovalerianicum (valerianate of zinc) D4 0.6 mg in magnesium stearate 1.5 mg and lactose monohydrate 300 mg marketed by Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH, Baden-Baden, Germany. The respective placebo contained lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and was identical in terms of size, color, taste, and labeling. Study medication and placebo were provided by Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH (Baden-Baden, Germany).
2.2. Participants and Sample Size Calculations
Due to the exploratory nature of this study, no power calculations were conducted. A convenience sample of 30 subjects (50% male and female) was defined as a recruitment target, which was achieved when 35 people volunteered. All male and female subjects were between 30 and 60 years old (average of 42.61 ± 6.48 years, male 40.71 ± 0.41 and female 44.50 ± 0.43) and regarded themselves healthy. Participants reporting neurological disturbances of the central nervous system (CNS) using DSM-III criteria or a history of drug or ethanol abuse or participation in another study within the last six months were found not eligible and eventually excluded from the study. This was reviewed by a general medical examination before entering the trial.
2.3. Experimental Procedure and Interventions
Volunteers underwent a basic medical examination consisting of a physical examination, blood analysis, ECG and EEG before entering the trial. On the day of the examination, no beverages containing caffeine were allowed within the last 12 hours preceding the EEG recording. It was also ensured that they were not under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the experiments. The subjects were familiarized with the tests during the initial period of the session. Four did not show up for the experimental session and one had a pathological EEG. Therefore, data from 30 subjects (males and females, 1:1) were analyzed. All participants were informed about the goals of the study in detail and provided written informed consent.
Subjects were sitting alone in a quiet separate room in a comfortable easy chair. Baseline recording of 6 min under the condition of "eyes open" took place before ingestion of the trial medication. The next recording period took place during the performance of a mathematical task (validated test) with optical feedback on their performance by an online bar showing financial award or punishment. All recordings were repeated in hourly intervals up to 4 hours after the administration of the study medication. In the sessions, the subjects spent their time in the facility's break room. All individual experiments were initiated at the same time of day to exclude the potential influence of circadian rhythms on the EEG.
2.4. Statistical Methods
Due to the non-Gaussian distribution of EEG data, median values were evaluated, and the nonparametric sign test was chosen for comparison between Neurexan and placebo. No adjustments for multiple comparisons were made. Exploratory p-values are presented at the appropriate sites. Guidelines for the conduction of Pharmaco-EEG studies were followed [11] .
2.5. EEG Recording
The EEG was recorded bipolarly from 17 surface electrodes according to the international 10/20 system with Cz as physical reference electrode (common average reference against all other electrodes) with the Computer-Aided-Topographical-Electro-Encephalo-Metry (CATEEMÒ) system from MEWICON CATEEM-Tec GmbH (Schwarzenberg, Austria) as described by Dimpfel et al., 2014 [12] .
The Electrodes were positioned in the Central (C), Frontal (F), Parietal (P), Temporal (T) and Occipital (O) brain regions, even numbers represent the right hemisphere, uneven numbers the left hemisphere and z representing the "central" position (Figure 1).
In order to obtain information located in between the physically recorded locations, signals from 82 additional virtual electrodes were calculated to provide high-resolution topographical maps using a Lagrange interpolation. EEG was processed in a surface charge mode obtained by Laplacian estimates also known as current source density analysis [13] . The quantitative evaluation of the EEG signals was based on the measurement of absolute voltage changes, given in µV2.
The signals of all 99 electrode positions (17 real and 82 virtual) underwent the Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) based on 364 ms lasting sweeps of data epochs (Hanning window). Data were analyzed from 1.375 to 35 Hertz (Hz) using the CATEEMÒ software. For the final analysis using the fast dynamic mode, EEG frequency ranges were slightly adjusted to give the exact ranges for delta (red) 1.375 - 4.125, theta (orange) 4.125 - 6.875, alpha1 (yellow) 6.875 - 9.625, alpha2 (green) 9.625 - 12.375, beta1 (turquoise) 12.375 - 17.875 and beta2 (blue) 17.875 - 34.375.
This adjustment was a precondition for the fast dynamic frequency analysis (Neurocode-Tracking [12] ) because under this condition each frequency range from delta up to alpha2 only contains one frequency, the middle frequency within the particular frequency band. This frequency analysis was based on absolute spectral power values.
An automatic artefact rejection of the CATEEM®-System was used that eradicates EEG alterations caused by eye-blinks, swallowing, respiration, etc. during
Figure 1. Electrode Positions.
the recording. Artefact rejection was individually adjusted by the investigator. For each subject, the adjustment was kept constant throughout the experimental sessions.
Color-coding of the maps was achieved by transforming spectral power into spectral colors followed by additive color mixture according to the so-called Red-Green-Blue-mode (RGB). Thus, maps represent a true result of the spectral changes and are not constructed as a so-called "false color coding". For documentation of the drug effects, differential maps were constructed using Placebo data as 100% reference. The graphs show the relative, time-averaged changes in electric brain activity of each specific recording condition (% change with respect to the reference placebo). Absolute power values from the baseline recording were set to 100% and all data were expressed in % of these baseline values.
2.6. Profile of Mood States
To be able to assess subjective feelings and to better understand and interpret the results subjects rated themselves according to the Profile of Mood States (POMS) assessing six dimensions of the mood construct, anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension, and vigor in a shortened German version [14] . Sub-scores were calculated for displeasure, energy, tiredness and depression. Ratings were captured before baseline recording and after finishing the electrophysiological session.
3.1. Effects on Spectral Power under the Recording Condition "Eyes Open"
Under the condition of Eyes Open (EO; relaxed before the stress induction), spectral power in the EEG was very similar at baseline before intake of drugs for both treatment arms. For the documentation of drug-induced changes of the spectral pattern, Placebo results were set to 100% for all time points and electrode positions and the results for Neurexan were given as percentage change. Results are shown in Figure 2. The colored bars indicate the spectral power within 6 frequency ranges, red = delta, orange = theta, yellow = alpha1, green = alpha2, turquoise = beta1 and blue = beta2, and the solid line is indicating the Placebo value. The differences already at baseline at electrode positions F3, F8 and T4, T6 are regarded of minor importance in respect to effect-size for the parameter. Relevant effects of Neurexan emerge during the second hour after intake. During this period significant attenuation of spectral power is seen predominantly in P and T areas. Mainly alpha and beta power were affected. A similar pattern of attenuation of spectral power within the same brain regions developed during the third hour. During the last hour, statistically significant attenuations of spectral power were still detected in F, T and P brain areas.
Brain Maps as depicted in Figure 3 represent a graphical interpretation of drug-induced changes of the spectral pattern. Subtle drug effects can be seen
Figure 2. Time dependence of regional development of spectral power within 6 frequency ranges for the recording condition "EO". h = hours. Statistically significant differences of Neurexan (Verum) in comparison to Placebo (Pl) are marked by asterisks: *p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01 and *** p < 0.001.
already during the first hour after intake. Greater differences between Neurexan and Placebo are seen during the second and third hour. There are still frequency changes during the last hour when compared to the baseline at 0 hour before the intake of Neurexan. The maps uncover a clearly time-dependent action of Neurexan.
To see which frequency ranges would mainly indicate the action of Neurexan, data from all electrode positions were averaged to give a median value. Values recorded before the intake of the drugs were set to 100%. Drug-induced changes are depicted in % of these baseline values for all hours after the intake as given in Figure 6. There were no significant drug effects with respect to slow frequencies delta and theta. However, there is a clear attenuation of alpha waves induced by Neurexan, which partially becomes statistically significant in comparison to Placebo during the second (alpha1) and third hour (alpha2). With respect to beta spectral power, generally lower values were detected in the presence of Neurexan.
3.2. Effects on Spectral Power under the Recording Condition "Concentration Performance Test"
The second recording condition consisted in the measurement of electric activity during the performance of a Concentration Performance Test (CPT). Increased values in comparison to relaxation (condition EO) were observed on theta and
Figure 3. Time-dependent comparison between Placebo and Neurexan (Verum), illustrated as spectral maps for recording condition "EO". Spectral patterns are given in % of Placebo. Front end of the brain is oriented towards the middle of the image. h = hours after intake. Left part of the image represents right hemishere, right part of the image represents left hemisphere.
beta2 power at electrode positions F7 and F8 that was due to the performance of mental work. Placebo and Neurexan groups were equally affected.
As also seen at the EO condition, some minor differences between Neurexan and Placebo in spectral power at CPT were already detected during the baseline recording at 0 hours before intake of the drugs (Figure 4). The differences between Neurexan and Placebo remained of minor importance one hour after drug administration in respect to effect-size for the respective parameter. The effect of Neurexan became relevant 2 hours after intake where great and statistically significant effects emerged. The dominant effect consisted with a general attenuation of frontotemporal beta power, that reached statistical significance compared to
Figure 4. Time dependence of regional development of spectral power within 6 frequency ranges for the recording condition "CPT". h = hours. Statistically significant differences of Neurexan in comparison to Placebo (Pl) are marked by asterisks: *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01 and ***p < 0.001.
Placebo at several brain regions (electrode positions Fz, F7, F8, T3, T5). Three hours after drug administration, the pattern was comparable to the 2 hours pattern. Temporal beta power was still significantly attenuated but was more limited to positions T4 (p < 0.05) and T6 (p < 0.01).
In the visualization of spectral power in the brain regions, given in the brain maps in Figure 5, Neurexan and Placebo are barely distinguishable at baseline (0 h). Already at the 1 hour time point distinct patterns can be recognized and 2 hours after drug administration, the Neurexan map differs very clearly. Distinguishable maps from the baseline were also observed at the 3 hours timepoint, but differences ceased during the last hour.
Averaging of the data from all electrode positions in the presence of mental work and setting the baseline values to 100% reveals frequency and time dependent drug effects. Comparing spectral power in the presence of Neurexan or Placebo during several hours after intake uncovered, that major statistically significant effects occurred with respect to beta1 and beta2 spectral power (Figure 6). Neurexan led to a significant attenuation of the elevated beta power during the first 3 hours after drug administration.
3.3. Behavioral Scores and Medical Examination
Analysis of the POMS data showed some minor changes during the course of the
Figure 5. Time-dependent comparison between Placebo and Neurexan, illustrated as spectral maps for recording condition "CPT". Spectral patterns are given in % of Placebo. Front end of the brain is oriented towards the middle of the image. h = hours. Left part of the image represents right hemishere, right part of the image represents left hemisphere.
trial, however, equally in Neurexan and Placebo groups. No statistically significant effect of Neurexan compared to Placebo on POMS was observed. Also, the analysis of the quality of mathematical calculations applied here via calculations of the percentage of the correct results, did not change in the presence of Neurexan in comparison to Placebo.
In regard to the medical examination, no relevant differences between Placebo and Neurexan were detected. Subjects generally reported very good tolerability. Tiredness was reported in seven instances during Neurexan treatment and in three instances during Placebo treatment. Headaches were reported in two cases during Neurexan and one case during Placebo treatment. No changes in blood parameters (complete blood count plus glutamate-oxaloacetate-transaminase, glutamate-pyruvate-transaminase, gamma-glutamyl-transferase, creatinine, glucose, and sodium) were observed.
Figure 6. Time-dependent changes of spectral frequency content for the recording conditions "EO" (left panel) and "CPT" (right panel). The colored lines represent the time-dependent, hour 0 to hour 4, changes after four tablets of Neurexan were administered. The grey lines represent the Placebo group. Statistically significant differences are marked with *p < 0.05 and ** p < 0.01.
Natural medications such as Neurexan have been proposed for the treatment of stress-related disorders as safe alternatives to conventional medications due to anticipated better tolerability with fewer side effects for long term use. Neurexan has been successfully used for various stress and related symptoms [3] , insomnia [4] nervousness and restlessness [5] measuring various endpoint variables. In the present study, it was demonstrated, that Neurexan effectively modulates brainwave frequencies using quantitative analysis of spectral EEG power.
The principal finding of the study is the observation that stress-induced increase of frontotemporal spectral beta2 power during the performance of a cognitive task was largely prevented by Neurexan from the second hour of administration onwards. Additionally, a blunted circadian increase of spectral alpha2 power was observed.
The target variable related to the induced cognitive stress represents a surrogate parameter. It has been shown, however, that an increase of spectral beta power from the EEG is connected to a strong emotional environment in humans [15] [16] . Preclinical and clinical neurophysiological studies investigated changes in brain activity, in which spectral beta2 power seems to be related to GABAergic transmission [6] .
In regard to the blunted circadian increase of spectral alpha2 power, preclinical experiments have shown that alpha2 frequencies change with a modulation of dopaminergic transmission, and this frequency is related to working memory in humans [7] [17] , and [18] . The frequency decreases during the performance of cognitive tasks, in which high mental concentration is needed, and mainly temporal and parietal brain regions are involved [8] .
Taken together the results suggest a dual effect of Neurexan: Stress reduction as given by the attenuation of beta2 spectral power during stress-induction and the prevention of circadian loss in the ability to concentrate as given by the decreased circadian increase of spectral alpha2 power. However, one must be aware of the fact that we are regarding only so-called surrogate parameters of stress.
Certainly, further studies are required to evaluate a long-term efficacy of Neurexan such as a potential general increase of stress resilience towards a better ability to concentrate in comparison to placebo (changes during circadian rhythm) [19] . However, the results are promising that Neurexan could be prescribed as a non-sedative first line treatment for stress-related conditions. Neurexan may help patients suffering from stress-related symptoms to better cope with stress situations and to better keep the focus during the day. That might in further consequence also prevent from often accompanied symptoms like burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, depression, and anxiety.
The Study was financially supported by Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH, D-76532 Baden-Baden, Germany. The help of Dr. Stephan Duller in preparing the manuscript is highly appreciated.
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THE author whose children's book inspired the film "War Horse" will be in York later this month as part of the York Festival of Ideas.
Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo will be in conversation with Professor Judith Buchanan, director of the University of York Humanities Research Centre at York Theatre Royal on June 19. He will then sign books.
He has won awards for several of his books, of which he has written more than 120, mostly for children and often featuring animals.
His First World War children's books include War Horse, which inspired the film of the same name, and Private Peaceful. He was Children's Laureate from 2003 to 2005.


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The Other Side of the Road ist das sechste Studioalbum der englischen Pop- und Softrockband Smokie. Es wurde im November 1979 bei RAK Records und EMI Electrola veröffentlicht und als erstes Album von der Band selbst produziert.

Hintergrund
Im Gegensatz zu den bisherigen Alben wurde The Other Side of the Road als erstes Album von der Band selbst und nicht von Nicky Chinn und Mike Chapman produziert. Veröffentlicht wurde es erstmals als LP und Musikkassette im November 1979. Eine CD-Version ist seit etwa 2000 verfügbar.

Es enthält mit Do to Me, Babe It's Up to You und San Francisco Bay drei Songs, die auch als Singles veröffentlicht wurden und sich in den Charts platzieren konnten. Zum ersten Mal waren auf dem Album keine Songs von Nicky Chinn und Mike Chapman vorhanden und mit Ausnahme von Babe It's Up To You von Gloria Macari und Roger Ferris wurden alle Lieder von Mitgliedern der Band selbst geschrieben: acht Titel stammen von dem Sänger Chris Norman und dem Schlagzeuger Pete Spencer und vier von Alan Silson und Terry Uttley.

Titelliste
Das Album besteht aus 13 Titeln. Dabei befanden sich bei der ursprünglichen LP-Version von 1979 sechs Titel auf der A-Seite und sieben Titel auf der B-Seite:
 A1: The Other Side Of The Road (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 3:51
 A2: Do To Me (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 3:18
 A3: Belinda (A. Silson, T. Uttley) – 2:57
 A4: Big Fat Momma (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 2:47
 A5: Don't Take Your Love Away This Time (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 3:12
 A6: London Is Burning (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 5:10
 B1: Babe It's Up To You (G. Macari, R. Ferris) – 3:43
 B2: You Don't Care (A. Silson, T. Uttley) – 3:17
 B3: All Alone (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 3:55
 B4: I Can't Stop Loving You (A. Silson, T. Uttley) – 3:34
 B5: Too Many Pennies In Hell (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 1:17
 B6: Samantha Elizabeth (A. Silson, T. Uttley) – 4:00
 B7: San Francisco Bay (C. Norman, P. Spencer) – 3:15

Charts und Chartplatzierungen
Es war das sechste Album von Smokie, das in die deutschen Albumcharts einstieg, stieg jedoch anders als die Vorgänger nicht bis in die Top 10 der Charts. Es war zudem das vierte Album der Band in den österreichischen Albumcharts und den dortigen Top 10. In ihrem Heimatland Großbritannien konnte sich das Album nicht in den Charts platzieren. In die deutschen Albumcharts kam es erstmals am 3. Dezember 1979 und stieg bis auf Platz 17. Insgesamt war es 23 Wochen in der Hitparade, seine letzte Platzierung hatte es am 26. Mai 1980. In Österreich wurde das Album am 15. Dezember 1979 zum ersten Mal in den Albumcharts verzeichnet und es stieg bis auf Platz 7. Insgesamt war es zwei Monate in der Hitparade, davon einen halben Monat in den Top 10.

Auch in weiteren Ländern erreichte das Album die Charts. So konnte es sich in Schweden auf Platz 26 und in Norwegen auf Platz 7 platzieren.

Obwohl in den folgenden Jahren noch weitere Alben von Smokie erschienen, war The Other Side of the Road das letzte international erfolgreiche Album vor ihrer ersten Trennung im Jahr 1982 und der späteren Trennung von Chris Norman von der Band 1986.

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Album 1979
Album (Pop)
Album (Rock)
Smokie


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Apollo 11-Related Audio Visual materials, 1969 - 1999
Series — Box: 5
Identifier: MSP 292, Series 2
Gordon Yoder collection of Space Exploration memorabilia
Contained within this series are twelve copies of a commemorative sound recording (45 rpm) of Apollo 11, and a CD-ROM, "Remembering Apollo 11: the 30th Anniversary Data Archives CD-ROM," NASA, July 1999.
0.182 Cubic Feet (One letter-size half-width manuscript box)
Technical Access Information
The 45 rpm sound recordings must be migrated to a digital format before use. Contact Purdue University Archives and Special Collections if interested in using this material.
Collectors and collecting
Commemorative glassware
Space Shuttle Program (U.S.)
From the Collection: Yoder, Gordon (Person)
Box: 5 (Audio)
MSP 292, Series 2, Apollo 11-Related Audio Visual materials, 1969 - 1999, Box: 5. Gordon Yoder collection of Space Exploration memorabilia, MSP 292. Purdue University Archives and Special Collections. https://archives.lib.purdue.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/32213 Accessed January 28, 2023.


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Kyle Larson issues apology
By Dustin LongApr 13, 2020, 12:24 PM EDT
Kyle Larson issued a 42-second video on social media apologizing for his use of a racial slur during an iRacing event Sunday night.
Larson said in the video: "Hey, I just want to say I'm sorry. Last night I made a mistake and said the word that should never, ever be said and there's no excuse for that. I wasn't raised that way. It's just an awful thing to say. I feel very sorry for my family, my friends, my partners, the NASCAR community and especially the African-American community. I understand the damage is probably unrepairable and I own up to that. But I just want to let you all know how sorry I am and I hope everybody is staying safe during these crazy times. Thank you."
NASCAR indefinitely suspended Larson on Monday, stating: "NASCAR has made diversity and inclusion a priority and will not tolerate the type of language used by Kyle Larson during Sunday's iRacing event. Our Member Conduct Guidelines are clear in this regard, and we will enforce these guidelines to maintain an inclusive environment for our entire industry and fan base."
MORE: McDonald's, Credit One Bank, Clover terminate sponsorship of Kyle Larson
Also Monday, Chip Ganassi Racing suspended Larson without pay, stating: "We are extremely disappointed by what Kyle said last night during an iRacing Event. The words that he chose to use are offensive and unacceptable. As of this moment we are suspending Kyle without pay while we work through this situation with all appropriate parties."
Larson was participating in the Monza Madness iRacing exhibition race Sunday night. Video from another competitor's twitch stream caught the slur from Larson across the audio channel where drivers can talk to all competitors. When a driver speaks on that channel, their name appears on each driver's screen.
In the video of the iRacing event, Larson, who has Japanese-American heritage, said: "You can't hear me? Hey (racial slur)."
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— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) April 13, 2020


The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), as a financial intermediary, has acted as a direct instrument of implementation of public policies for using this tool legitimized by economic field , made available through the framework of Private Equity . The uniformity of laws on banking prudence is a necessity imposed by the advancement of innovation and financial globalization . Incorporated the recommendations of Basel banking regulations in Brazil and accounting standards apply to all financial institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank included therein BNDES and other development banks . This study aims at the implementation of these standards, considering that were designed initially to treat investment banking and retail, a scenario to understand the positioning and transformations of the bank in its organizational space.