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Passion for Classics
Written and Photographed by Thibault De Schepper
Brand Story for A. Lange & Söhne
The melody that a roaring engine can create, paired to the steady beat of a watch movement is considered by many as the best symphony. Whether in steel or gold, the time that has been taken to design that perfect body, connects classic cars and watches to become one part of the other.
In Belgium, on the outskirts of Brussels, in a garage hidden under a house, one can find beautiful racing greens, light blues and deep dark greys, as if they were buried, like a best kept secret, or a treasure, gathered and put together over time. Jean Pierre is driven by a feeling he developed over the years, a process in which he has learnt to appreciate the beauty in objects, a passion gifted from his grandfather to his father, and now he shares with his own son. Speculation never made its way to their residence, every single addition was made to balance the previous one rather than increase the value of the collection, giving birth to the challenge of finding the next piece to fit in, every time, over and over again.
Few objects bring together excellence from the fields of art and science the way that cars and watches do. It is the human factor behind the mechanical object collectors treasure the most.
Few objects bring together excellence from the fields of art and science the way that cars and watches do. It is the human factor behind the mechanical object collectors treasure the most. They admire not only the innovation and craftsmanship but also the design and beauty. The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph offers the best of both worlds. It is the perfect choice for purists in search of a quintessential stopwatch that pairs an irresistibly beautiful movement with a well-balanced dial layout. A peripheral pulsometer scale measures the heartbeats and shows in beats per minute how thrilled a driver can be when racing through the countryside behind the steering wheel of one of the first Austin-Healey 100 cars ever built in 1954.
What is considered the art of designing an object of desire, is characterized by the soul they acquire when made by hand. At the very moment the poetry in the ideas that make the design are grasped and added, and it surely is what itches every aficionado's feelings when he finds beauty to add to his collection. It almost feels as if the craftsmen who are behind the positioning of the Arabic numerals, the ingenuity and precision they show that allow to display, the time with the resolution of one fifth of a second, are transforming the feelings for the owner into a physical creation.
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Andre and myself created Your Lab as a place to slow down, to see everything with new eyes and to become more connected to yourself and the things around you.
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My Pirate friends, it's Friday and once again, it's time to chat about a new topic!
Membership has it's benefits, and we're considering some changes that would make it even MORE beneficial in future updates. To this end, let me ask the community - if we could add one member benefit (whether it be something from Wizard's corner of the Spiral or something entirely different), what would you choose? Double Pet XP? Double companion orders? What do you think?
Have a fine Friday and fantastic weekend everyone!
Double companion orders across the board! Whatever you have your companions "on task" for: Wranglin' Plunderin', Scavengin', Sailin', Brawlin' or Keel Haulin' ( make that either a shorter time or an extra tome ).
Oh and what about also increasing the friends list again. Right now at least 1 (if not both) of my pirates has a full list of 150 people. I don't know if this would happen but I would like for A. the friends list changing so you friend an account as opposed to each individual pirate, B. The friend limit raised to 250 for members, 175 for non-members, and C. true friends not counting toward your limit.
Double tomes would be awesome, I also like Double Nautical, but for those pirates at over ten tomes or max nautical already those would be worthless.
Free second chance chests could be good for those who like to farm - but for pirates, one per day wouldn't be enough -- greedy guts that we are, we'd like an even better deal - free second chance chests for all runs of a dungeon? For those desperate for Captain Blood's Jacket or some other extremely rare item, those extra chances will sure help.
Double SCRIP drops -- now we're talking about something everyone can use.
Free Sail changes or ship dyeing might be nice.
Free Companion Resets? Free Practice Point resets?
How about a Shortcut to the Clandestine Trainers for members? OOOHHH!!!
Free practice point buy back please and thank you!!!
...though if I had to pick another, double pet xp/half time tasks would be my second choice hands down. The thing with half time on pet tasks though is that since they already take a while at higher levels, the amount of "benefit" wouldn't be desirable enough since member benefit windows usually last only a couple of days. Most of that time would be spent waiting anyways so maybe a combination of double xp and half time tasks would be enough to grab players' interest.
The pet system is already grindy as is so really anything would be a huge help, but my only concern would be whether or not the benefit is worthwhile enough to warrant buying a membership to those without one. Though of course us pirates would be grateful for anything at the current moment!
Free roll on second chance chests. You're going to need some more side activities before much else can be added.
This is epic! I'm going to reply to several people.
To Falmea: I'm going to have to agree with Vanessa - double Nautical Experience all the way!
To Die No (First Post): Great idea! I'd love to have membership days.
To Die No (Second Post): Hmm, I think that's asking for a bit too much. If anything, it would be nice to have an extra 25 or 50 for members, but nothing exuberant to get KingsIsle's focus away from updates like adding it to 250, friending the account instead of Pirate, and not counting for true friends. Plus, some people may want to friend only one Pirate instead of the entire account. And how would you be able to friend the entire account, even if KingsIsle would do that? That may take a lot of effort.
Sorry, but I'm going to have to agree with your first post rather than your second post. Good Hunting, everyone!
These are what I can think of.
Finally. Can't express to you how long I've been waiting to see you starting this topic for Pirate101 Member Benefits.
First of all, Double XP for Pets would be useless for a reason. Long waits for pets to finish their training. a pet training activity could finish in 1 day 2 hours. So a Faster Pet training among WITH Double Pet XP would be better as a Pet Benefit.
and Please add the Funky Dance Emote from Wizard to Pirate. I love this emote. If possible.
Oh, I forgot to include more member benefit ideas, But here it is, Half Priced Miracle Mitch for healing our companion's Wound. And Free Ship Fuel Member Benefit.
Oooh,yeah! I could really go for double scrip amounts from Ranked PVP, ships or the Smuggler's Arena. Let's do that one, instead of my suggestion!
Even if Kingsisle did only increase the friend limit by 25, I would still be happy. 175 for members is better than 150 for members.
Why not half off of Ryan's Yum-N'-Ade stand to members? That could be a benefit. Or simultaneous healing to all wounded companions at once from Miracle Mitch at 25% discount? That would cut down on time to heal one companion at a time.
1. More Backpack, Bank, and Shared Bank space. Members need more storage sooner or later.
2. Free daily Second Chance Chest roll.
3. Double Pet XP from pet snacks.
4. Better Pet Sparring rewards.
5. Double companion rewards from orders.
6. Reduced Pet Energy from pet training.
8. Double Gold amounts from quest rewards & battles.
9. Free Practice Point buyback.
10. Free Companion training buyback.
11. 1/2 off Second Chance Chest rolls.
12. Reduced time for Pet training.
14. Better rare loot chances from defeating bosses.
Those are what I can think of. Would be nice to see those added, Falmea.
I take issue with number 14, if members had better loot chances it would not be fair to crown players who have bought certain areas (example: The Paths Of Penance for The Tower Of Moo Manchu).
As the others have said, #14 would be unfair to non-members; also, the way P101 is coded, what one pirate receives, all pirates receive. It would be difficult to code-in a biased loot drop.
Because of the way pets are trained in P101 v W101, double experience is not a great benefit. Shorter training time would be, particularly for those pets who are at higher levels and take longer to finish whatever they're on.
Have to agree with anecorbie with wanting shorter times for all crew members' activities across the board.
What about an increased chance of pets joining battle?
One of the fun things going on in Wizard the last couple of years are the Members Only boosts that last only a few days, then go away, then another one shows up briefly, then goes away, then a third one pops up for a few days, then goes away, etc. Double Gardening rewards, free second-chance chest hit, Double Pet rewards (which is my favorite), and the recent one - double reagents and free crafting.
People have made several good suggestions here for Pirate. What I would recommend is taking several of them and rotating through them as Wizard has been doing. The rotation tends to keep things fresh and exciting. Of the current suggestions, boosts to scrip is my favorite (Pet Training in Pirate is already sooooooo much better than in Wizard).
If you are thinking about a more permanent boost, I think my first choice would be increasing the items we can put in our houses.
Here's another idea, what if members could alter / change their flags for gold instead of crowns, and sometimes alter / change their flag for no cost?
I had another thought - Group Plunder - what if Members could open the two-lock Group Plunder chests on their own instead of hunting for another pirate to come and help? Two members together could open four-lock chests.
Wouldn't that be a great benefit?


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Ava made a farewell card for Kim which she gave him at the airport. The picture was supposed to be of her waving goodbye to Daddy on an aeroplane but at the last minute eye lashes were added to the plane passengers and they all became girls!
The rest of the form was later completed with lots more crosses, ticks and drawings. According to the back of the form Ava is taking over $10,000.00 in cash on her flight. I'll have some of that please!
Hmm... I think I might have to fill this out on Ava's behalf when we fly!
Safe travels Kim. We'll see you soon in San Francisco!


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Alamosa Resident, James Armon Ellsworth, passed away on Jan. 10, 2023. He was born in Del Norte, Colo., in 1949 to William and Betty Ellsworth. Armon graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1967 and then enlisted in the United States Army. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, and after the war, he returned to Alamosa and received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Adams State College.
He married Karen Steffens on March 4, 1978, in Monte Vista, Colo., and began working a variety of jobs before settling into his work at the United States Postal Service, where he served for over 30 years, retiring in 2018. In his retirement years, Armon continued to serve the community working for Meals on Wheels, in an effort to help those in need.
Throughout his life Armon enjoyed the outdoors, including duck hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, and hiking. Armon also had a passion for building, whether it was working on model airplanes, or woodworking in his shop. Beyond his hobbies and passion for the outdoors, his greatest passion was his family, and he loved taking every opportunity to spend time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Ellsworth, his wife Karen, and his three children, Rebecca (Dwayne) Epling of Kamas, Utah, Joslin (Zachary) Moody of Aurora, Colo., and Mark (Sarah) Ellsworth of Chestertown, NY, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, sister April (Dan) Myers of Colorado Springs, and countless extended family, and fond family members.
The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation and gratitude for everyone's kind expression of sympathy and all who have reached out in support of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue.
Services will be held on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at 1 p.m., at the Living Water Bible Fellowship in Alamosa, Colo. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at the San Luis Valley Cemetery in Monte Vista, Colorado.
To express condolences, please visit www.rogersfunerals.com. Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa is in care of the arrangements.
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The personal notes are in my grandfather's hand, love the gas prices..15$ to fill the tank!
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What is the charge for shipping the truck?
It will be 1350 shipping. I had additional 150 towing and storage too so, actual cost was 1500.
Really nice to have your Grandfather's notes. Can you figure what miles per gallon he was getting?
i remember getting 11-12 in the 80s, mostly highway miles though; his were city.
Sounds very typical. I get 10-11 in the city with my completely stock 61 with the good old Hydramatic.
That is a reasonable price.
It has arrived. Let the Chaos begin!
Hood will require more work than originally thought, looks like the tree that creased it also hit the cab roof line. Other than that, at first glance in the fading light, very little rust issues.
Also, my wife got me a shirt for b-day to commemorate the event!
Now that's a good wife! Glad to see you got it home without having to hop it. She's a looker! I can't wait to see how it goes!


It is estimated that approximately 1 in 4 cats in the UK is obese (>20% heavier than their ideal body weight), with an even greater percentage considered to be overweight. Obesity is a disease, and it should be viewed and treated as such. Cats that are overweight are more susceptible to other conditions such as diabetes, urinary tract disease, arthritis, skin disease, liver disease and decreased immune function. They play less, move less, find it harder to breathe and are at a higher anaesthetic risk. These are serious health problems so if your cat is overweight, speak with your vet for tips on how to give your cat a healthier lifestyle.
Cat Professionalwww.vetprofessionals.com/catprofessional/publications_gb.html — download or order a paper copy of their book about feline obesity, a very well written and comprehensive resource aimed specifically at owners.
International Cat Care www.icatcare.org/advice-centre/cat-health/obesity-cats — a good summary of obesity.
Cornell University Feline Health Centerwww.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_resources/topics.cfm — there is a good section on nutrition and weight control.


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In The News » Sangiacomo's Trinity Place courtyard 'a landscape of surprises'
Sangiacomo's Trinity Place courtyard 'a landscape of surprises'
Landlord Angelo Sangiacomo died 18 months ago at age 91, but his irrepressible spirit — and idiosyncratic aesthetic sensibility — is about to spring to life in the 1-acre plaza opening to the public Thursday at Eighth and Mission streets.
His personal point of view shapes every aspect of the courtyard at Trinity Place, the large apartment and retail development he didn't live to see finished.
It's in the eight blocks of marble scattered about the plaza, each revealing a portion of a figure — braided hair, flowing robes, an angelic visage — you might see in a piazza in Genoa, Italy, from which Sangiacomo's parents emigrated. As the 70-foot hole for the garage was dug out, Sangiacomo began to think of it as a quarry and he wanted the stone pieces at street level to feel as if they had been dug from the earth and carved right there. It's in the 25-foot-long marble communal table with a top carved to resemble a bunched-up tablecloth. It's in the 6-ton illuminated glass bollards containing Romanesque statues that mark the northern entrance.
And, most striking of all, it's hard to imagine another developer with the audacity to commission a 92-foot-tall stainless steel modernist statue of "Venus di Milo" as the centerpiece of a public space.
"If you were to take the elevator up to the ninth floor and look out, you'd get a pretty good view into her eyes," said Trinity Properties CEO Walter Schmidt, who worked alongside Sangiacomo for decades. "There isn't a moment when I'm out on the plaza where I'm not wishing that (Angelo) was here standing next to me looking at it in person."
On Thursday, Trinity Properties will celebrate the opening of Piazza Angelo, a privately owned public square that is the centerpiece of a 1,900-unit, four-building complex the family-owned company has been building for the past nine years. Frankie Avalon will be on hand to sing his classic song, "Venus." Lawrence Argent, the artist who designed the more than a dozen sculptures that dot the plaza, including "Venus," will offer a tour of the space that Sangiacomo dubbed "C'era Una Volta" — "Once Upon a Time" in Italian.
Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Above: Artist Lawrence Argent's 92-foot-high stainless steel sculpture "Venus" dominates the central courtyard at Trinity Place. Below: Carved marble images of Yvonne and Angelo Sangiacomo.
Argent called the plaza "a landscape of surprises."
"There are a lot of buildings going up in San Francisco but nobody has contributed quite in the way Angelo has," said Argent, who is based in Denver. "The gift that Angelo has given the city is the experience of art. It is not a decoration. It's a place, a space that people can come and enjoy a respite from the bedlam of the city. That is what is magical."
Trinity Place, which replaced the old Del Webb Townhouse Motel, has been under construction since 2008. So far, it consists of 1,398 units in three buildings, two on Mission Street and one on Eighth Street. Trinity Properties plans to start construction on the final 503-unit tower this fall. The fourth building, which will front onto Market Street, will include about 85,000 square feet of retail, including a grocery store.
In the world of San Francisco development, Sangiacomo was an eccentric. He didn't pay much attention to market data or what the competition was doing and felt you couldn't lose money building housing in the city. He didn't cozy up to politicians, and prior to the 1979 establishment of rent control he was a frequent target of tenants organizations for raising rents, an adversarial relationship that persisted until 2003, when he agreed to include 360 permanently rent-controlled units in the first phase of Trinity Place.
While most local development is built by publicly traded real estate investment trusts or financed by public pension funds, Sangiacomo self-financed most of his projects. And he never sold anything. Trinity has never disclosed how many units it owns in the city but it's likely in the many thousands.
He broke ground on the first phase of Trinity Place in 2008, just before the financial crisis. When the markets melted down and development froze, he kept building. The first 440-unit building, at 1180 Mission St., opened in 2010, the only major building to open that year. Phase two, 418 units, opened in July 2013.
The third phase, 540 apartments and a 960-car garage, is the biggest. The garage required the contractor to dig down 70 feet and shore up the two existing buildings on Mission Street. It opened in March, and about 30 percent of the units have been rented. Rents range from $2,550 to $4,500, according to rental housing websites.
Sangiacomo was a tactile person — he often said that he couldn't read plans and had his construction crews build mock-ups and models of everything. He hated bathtubs and insisted that his units not have them, but he loved large showers and walk-in closets.
Before he died, he spent years working with Argent on the details of the plaza. The two traveled to Italy together, where they selected blocks of marble at Studio Franco Cervietti in the Lucca province in northern Tuscany.
The vision for the plaza grew.
Argent spent months looking all over world — Europe, Canada, Mexico, the United States — for someone to create the glass bollards. Eventually, he found a Chinese manufacturer specializing in bulletproof glass willing to take a chance. The green glass bollards, which will be lit at night, magnify the statues within.
At first the plaza will be open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Docents will offer tours of the artwork. Plans for a beer garden and restaurant are in the works.
"The plaza is going to draw a lot of people — and not just locals," said Kazuko Morgan of Cushman & Wakefield, which is marketing the retail space. "Our goal is to activate all of it."
For now the one retailer ready to benefit from the plaza is Focaccia, a salad and sandwich spot that opened in 2015 at 1190 Mission St. Owner David Davari expects the plaza will attract a brisk lunch trade.
"What Angelo imagined is finally coming to fruition," he said. "He always said he wanted to do something original. The piazza is very original. I have no doubt that in the coming months and years it will be one of the places in San Francisco people from all over will want to hang out in."
J.K. Dineen is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: jdineen@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @sfjkdineen
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Cardiology Awarded ACHA Actelion Training Grant
The Divisions of Cardiology (Medicine and Pediatrics) have been chosen to receive a national Adult Congenital Heart Association Actelion Training Award/Grant to develop an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) fellowship at Montefiore/CHAM, directed by ACHD expert Dr. Ali Zaidi.
Preventing Dangerous Plaques
Dr. Nicholas Sibinga was awarded a 4-year, $2.1-million NIH grant to study the molecular mechanisms controlling the activities of monocyte-derived macrophages and vascular smooth muscle cells that contribute to arterial plaque formation and rupture.
Heart Failure Help - Preventing Hospital Readmissions
Dr. Ileana Piña's research focuses on exercise training for treating heart failure and on hospital strategies that could help reduce 30-day readmission rates for heart failure patients.
Lowering Bad Cholesterol: Understanding the New Class of LDL-Lowering Drugs
A new class of injectable LDL-lowering drugs may come to market shortly. Dr. Anna Bortnick explains how the new drugs work and how they differ from statins.
Targeted Medical Care for Expectant Mothers With Heart Disease
Established in February 2015 by Dr. Anna Bortnick and Dr. Diana Wolfe, the Montefiore Maternal Fetal Medicine-Cardiology Joint Program is an inter-professional referral center for high-risk pregnant patients with cardiac disease.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: Passing the "Grandma Test"
Dr. Jessica Peña writes of her experience in the newly created Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) training program at Einstein, a nascent research field aimed at answering questions that matter to patients, their families, and other stakeholders and involving them throughout the research process.
New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation During Hospitalization
Cardiology fellow Dr. Daniel Massera discusses his study entitled "New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation During Hospitalization is Associated with Increased Short- and Long-Term Risk of Stroke and Mortality".
Dr. Cynthia Taub to Serve on ASE Board of Directors
Dr. Cynthia Taub has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Echocardiography.
Pill vs. Procedure
In Dr. Luigi Di Biase's new multicenter study of more than 200 patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation provided superior long-term results versus the most commonly prescribed medicine.
Dulguun Amgalan and Prameladevi Chinnasamy Awarded AHA Predoctoral Fellowships
Graduate students Dulguun Amgalan and Prameladevi Chinnasamy have been awarded American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowships to support their ongoing work in the laboratories of Dr. Richard Kitsis and Dr. Nicholas Sibinga.
Dr. Evripidis Gavathiotis and Dr. Richard Kitsis Receive AHA Collaborative Sciences Award
Drs. Evripidis Gavathiotis and Richard Kitsis have received the NCRP Winter 2015 Collaborative Sciences Award, a three-year award supporting their study entitled "BAX as a small molecule therapeutic target for myocardial infarction".
Faculty Appointments and Promotions
The Department of Medicine extends its warmest congratulations to Drs. Julia Shin and Richard Luciariello, who were among the Department of Medicine faculty members appointed or promoted in the past year.
V.S. Srinivas, MB, BS
The Department of Medicine mourns the loss of Dr. V.S. Srinivas, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Cardiology), who died Wednesday, March 11 following a protracted illness.
Dr. Richard Kitsis Named 2014 AAAS Fellow
Dr. Richard Kitsis was one of six faculty members at Einstein to be named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.
More is More in Ablation for Ventricular Arrhythmia
A recent study presented by Dr. Luigi Di Biase and colleagues found that taking a broader approach to treat ventricular arrhythmias with cardiac ablation resulted in lower recurrence rates, re-hospitalizations, and deaths.
Are Cardiologists Refusing to Follow New Cholesterol Recommendations?
This article on new cholesterol treatment recommendations highlights a case study presented by Robert Ostfeld, M.D., director, Cardiac Wellness Program, at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting that showed a patient who went on a plant-based diet effectively lowered his cardiovascular risks without taking statins.
Dr. John Fisher to Receive Heart Rhythm Society Distinguished Service Award
Dr. John Fisher has been selected to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Heart Rhythm Society, one of four major awards given in recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions.
Can the shape of the left atrial appendage affect stroke risk?
A recent study presented by Dr. Luigi Di Biase has identified a strong link between the morphology of the upper left portion of the heart and the occurrence of stroke and/or TIA in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Halting Heart-Stopping Arrhythmias
Dr. Thomas McDonald and scientists at the Montefiore Einstein Center for CardioGenetics (MECC) study the genetic underpinnings of congenital heart rhythm abnormalities.
Continuous Warfarin Therapy for Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation
Performing a catheter ablation without discontinuing a patient's warfarin and avoiding the heparin "bridge" significantly reduces the occurrence of stroke and bleeding complications, according to a recent study by Dr. Luigi Di Biase.
The Plant-Based Lifestyle Is the Best Medicine I've Ever Prescribed
"Outside of an emergency medical condition that requires an urgent intervention, I have never seen anything come close to providing the breadth and depth of benefits that this lifestyle offers": Dr. Robert Ostfeld describes the overwhelming benefits of embracing a whole-foods, plant-based diet.
AHA's 2013 Chairman's Award: Ileana Piña
Ileana L. Piña, M.D., Associate Chief, Division of Cardiology, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care, discusses the Chairman's Award for volunteerism she recently received from the American Heart Association and what motivated her to become a volunteer. Dr. Piña is the first Hispanic and first female to win the award.
Piña is First Hispanic and Female honored by American Heart Association for Volunteerism
Dr. Ileana Piña was the first Hispanic and female to win the Chairman's Award for volunteerism from the American Heart Association for her dedication to educating the community about heart health across diverse populations.
Treating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With Ablation
Dr. Ileana Piña interviews Dr. Hugh Calkins from Johns Hopkins University on the effect of catheter ablation on reducing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Following Genetic Clues to Stop Pancreatic Cancer
Drs. Evripidis Gavathiotis and Harry Ostrer are studying genetic variants and signaling pathways of pancreatic cancer to identify potential drug targets and prevent tumor growth and spread.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Researchers Explore the Complexity of Pancreatic Cancer
Drs. Richard Kitsis and Steven Libutti have teamed to better understand the consequences of the genetic defect that causes the islet tumors that characterize multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) pancreatic cancer.
Depression in Heart Failure: What Helps?
Dr. Ileana Piña talks about depression in heart failure and its effect on health status.
Five Things You May Not Know About Afib
Dr. Andrew Krumerman explains what causes atrial fibrillation and discusses ways to prevent the common heart arrhythmia.
Stopping the Heart Failure Patient Bounce-Back
Dr. Ileana Piña discusses ways to reduce 30-day readmission rates for heart failure.
First Epicardial Ablation Performed at Weiler
A complex procedure recently added to the Arrhythmia Program could greatly benefit patients with heart arrhythmias throughout the Bronx and Westchester.
New Heart Failure Guidelines--They Just Get Better
Dr. Ileana Pina discusses highlights of the long-awaited ACC/AHA heart failure guidelines.
Kitsis to Deliver ISHR President's Lecture
Dr. Richard Kitsis will present this year's President's Lecture at the International Society for Heart Research World Congress.
Ahmed Awarded Research Prize
Division of Cardiology Dr. Akbar Ahmed was among five members of the Department of Medicine who were awarded research prizes at the 18th annual Montefiore Young Investigators Symposium.
A Traditional Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes, And Deaths From Heart Disease
Dr. Robert Ostfeld comments on a recent study that found benefits to eating a Mediterranean diet, and discusses the value of embracing a whole-food, plant-based diet to reduce heart disease.
How Heart Health Affects Hispanic Women
Julie Ramos, M.D., provides facts, figures and information about heart disease as part of Montefiore's efforts during February's American Heart Month.
Dr. Richard Kitsis on diagnosing heart failure, hopes for new treatments, and how medical advances have improved heart attack survival rates but paradoxically led to an increased incidence of heart failure.
Dr. Mario Garcia details one patient's journey from heart attack and heart failure to a successful heart transplant.
Heart Disease and Heart Attack
Dr. Ileana Pina discusses risks of heart disease and signs of heart attack, particularly in women.
Escaping the Executioner Protein
Manipulation of the BAX protein could be a key factor in preventing heart muscle cell death.
The Value of Valve Repair
A recent study by Dr. Daniel Spevack measured the left ventricle after surgery to correct mitral regurgitation and confirmed its positive and lasting effects.
The Genetics of Sudden Death
Dr. Thomas McDonald's discovery of genetic mutations in sudden-death victims could save the lives of their family members.
Dr. Mario Garcia discusses easy steps Americans can take to prevent heart disease.
Preventing Heart Disease (BronxNet-TV, June 27)
Dr. Robert Ostfeld discussed ways to prevent heart disease and Montefiore's new Cardiac Wellness Center.
Anticoagulation in heart failure (theheart.org, June 19)
Dr Ileana Piña discusses the findings of the WARCEF trial with Dr Shunichi Homma (Columbia University).
If You're Overweight with Normal Blood Pressure (QualityHealth.com, April 30)
Dr. Robert Ostfeld, on problems caused by obesity even if blood pressure is normal.
Garcia, Greenberg Among 2012 Best Doctors
Drs. Mario Garcia and Mark Greenberg were among Montefiore physicians recognized as top doctors in New York Magazine's "Best Doctors" 2012 issue.
The Model Team for Valvular Heart Disease
Drs. Mario Garcia and Robert Michler were interviewed in a cover feature profile of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care for the MD News (Lower Hudson/Bronx).
An Increase in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures (The Daily Iowan, April 25)
Mark Menegus, MD, Interventional Cardiology, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, discusses the development of new procedures that have advanced the use of cardiac catheterization.
Heart Failure Review from American College of Cardiology Conference (theheart.org, April 23)
Dr. Ileana Pina continues her review of developments from the recent American College of Cardiology Conference.
Anticoagulate in Heart Failure (Medscape Today News, April 19)
Dr. Ileana Pina discusses the use of anticoagulants in heart failure patients.
Her Life Saved by a Donated Heart, She Crusades to Get Others to Donate Organs (New York Daily News, April 13)
Montefiore heart transplant recipient Roxanne Watson, profiled in a full-page "Great People" column, on her efforts to encourage people to sign up for organ donation.
Physicians' Groups Say Stop Unnecessary Medical Tests (WABC-TV, April 4)
Dr. Mario Garcia commented on recommendations to avoid unnecessary medical testing.
Physicians' Groups Say Stop Unnecessary Medical Tests (Fox-TV American Newsroom, April 5)
Dr. Robert Ostfeld participated in a discussion of recommendations by nine physicians' organizations on eliminating routine medical tests when they're unnecessary for the patient's well-being.
Many Heart Attacks Don't Cause Chest Pain (NY Times, February 22, 2012)
The New York Times' "Well" blog interviews Dr. Mario Garcia about a new study that shows more than one-third of patients taken to hospitals for heart attacks do not experience its hallmark symptom, sudden chest pain.
Frangogiannis to Hold Cardiovascular Medicine Chair
Dr. Nikolaos Frangogiannis has been named the Edmond J. Safra/Republic National Bank Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Cardiology Faculty Recognition Highlights
Dr. Mario Garcia has been elected as a board member of the ABIM and to serve on the American College of Cardiology's ACCF Task Force.
Cardiology Physicians Rank as "New York Super Doctors" 2011
Cardiology faculty members were among the 31 Einstein/Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty chosen for the Super Doctors listing of outstanding physicians.
Mario Garcia becomes chief of cardiology at Montefiore
Dr. Mario J. Garcia has been named codirector of the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center, chief of cardiology in the department of medicine, and professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY.
Dr. Mario Garcia: Offering Insight Into the Heart
In the world of academic medicine, Dr. Mario Garcia is known as a triple threat – a physician who also is an investigator and an educator.
2010 Davidoff Society Inductees
Jay Meisner and Robert Ostfeld were among the five Medicine faculty members elected to the Leo M. Davidoff Society this year in recognition of their excellence in teaching of medical students.
Medicine Welcomes New Cardiology Chief
Mario J. Garcia, MD joins the Department of Medicine as Chief of Cardiology, Professor of Radiology, Co-Director of the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center, and the Pauline Levitt Endowed Chair in Medicine.
BARI 2D: Practicality Prevails
While seemingly tame and old-fashioned, "eat right, quit smoking, and take your medicine" could be the best weapon yet for treating the world's unprecedented diabetes pandemic, according to findings from BARI 2D and investigators V.S. Srinivas and Joel Zonszein.
Greenberg Appointed Interim Cardiology Chief
Mark Greenberg, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, has been appointed Interim Chief of Cardiology.
Cardiology Opens New Women's Heart Health Center
The Division of Cardiology announces the opening of its Women's Heart Health Center, offering medical management, clinical care, and education for women of all ages.
Srinivas Awarded Interventional Cardiology Training Grant
V. S. Srinivas was awarded the Abbott Fund Fellowship Grant for Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine.
Robert Ostfeld and V.S. Srinivas are among Medicine faculty members recognized for excellence in research and mentoring.
Maybaum Finds Hope in Dope
Muscle-bulking clenbuterol and high-altitude simulation may benefit patients with chronic heart failure, according to Simon Maybaum.
Weiler EP Performs First Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
On June 18, 2008 the east campus Cardiology Electrophysiology group, led by Eugen Palma, performed the first radiofrequency catheter ablation at the newly equipped lab at Weiler Hospital.
Palma Appointed Director of Weiler Arrhythmia Service
Eugen C. Palma, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Cardiology), was appointed Director of the Weiler Arrhythmia Service.
Cardiology Grand Rounds
Fellowship Rotation Master Schedule
Fellow Call Schedule
QGenda Call Schedules


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Enterprise YouTube Vs Managed Video Systems
"Enterprise YouTube" is a concept that isn't necessarily unique to Google's YouTube platform. According to Gartner Research, Enterprise YouTube helps companies leverage video to enhance marketing, training and communication with internal and external audiences. Gartner also notes that enterprise organizations are intrigued by video-sharing services that aren't necessarily YouTube but have similar features.
Enterprises are reportedly interested in: creating and uploading video that can be shared internally or with partners and business prospects, being able to share video privately, and being able to share video publicly if necessary. YouTube in its original form falls short. While businesses have long used YouTube to reach out to consumers, YouTube is not considered suitable or practical for sharing internal videos such as training videos or corporate communications.
For example, YouTube allows users to mark their uploaded videos as private. However, these private videos can be shared with you and just 50 other people you designate. In addition, the default setting is "public" which could lead to some videos being uploaded and inadvertently left public. To work around this, you could use the "unlisted" video feature which means the video won't be listed publicly. You can then share the link with everyone in the organization if desired. The problem with this is that anyone with the link can share the link with others.
Apparently Google heard the message. In December 2010, Google announced an addition to its popular Google Apps service: YouTube. This was your ordinary YouTube however. It was positioned to enterprise users as an Enterprise YouTube solution. On its Google Enterprise blog, Google highlighted the following benefits of its Google Apps Enterprise YouTube:
· Public YouTube channel for branding and products
Central repository / archive of company videos
Channels that support business processes
While this is a step in the right direction, other platforms have been developed specifically to address the video needs of the enterprise. Rather than tweaking a public video-sharing platform to make it work for companies, developers built managed video systems from the ground up specifically for enterprises.
As a result, a managed video system tends to be more robust than Google Enterprise YouTube. Various platforms have emerged with a mix of tools tailored for enterprise use. A managed video system is a complete, multimedia platform that blends private YouTube-like video-sharing with other components such as social media, mobile video, webcasting, and collaboration tools. Not only can most managed video systems be managed and secured centrally and accessed via desktop computers, many are cloud-enabled allowing for remote access on laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
While you can technically use Google YouTube to share videos privately with internal users, does it make more sense to use a managed video system designed specifically for the task – and more? Depending on the managed video system you choose, you may even be able to eliminate other services. For example, if you currently use webinar software to hold presentations with clients or an online collaboration system for your virtual teams, switching to a managed video system allows for a single media platform that integrates each of these tools.


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This Month at the Cinema: Monsters, heroes and fairytales, March madness is in full swing
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Have you recovered from the Oscar bloodbath yet? The savage awkwardness ending the 89th Oscars will always be funny — you can always count on human error to create the best drama. Now the annual ceremony is over, Hollywood can celebrate itself in the only other way it knows how — by releasing films filled with nostalgia. March features franchises being reimagined, continued or just straight up being remade.
First up is Logan (1st March). After 17 years Hugh Jackman gives his final performance as Wolverine. The actor is Wolverine, and it will be sad watching him go berserk one last time. The character hasn't had success in his two previous solo outings, but director James Mangold has stripped everything back so all Wolverine has is his adamantium bones. Logan looks like it will finally be a Wolverine movie worthy of Jackson's endless dedication and talent.
If superhero thrills are not enough, then the return of King Kong should do the trick. In Kong: Skull Island (10th March) Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson tussle with the mythical ape as they visit Skull Island during the Vietnam War. Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is taking Kong in a new direction, one that hopefully has Godzilla as an obstacle. This is a Kong for the modern era, so let's see if he can remain as king of the jungle.
Also returning after a long hiatus is Paul Verhoeven. His new film, Elle (10th March), is the director getting his verve back. The film has unsurprisingly been controversial for the way Michèle, played by Isabelle Huppert in an Academy-Award nominated performance, deals with her rape. This drama offers a profound look at how men and women interact, with a dose a satire examining how your gender impacts your place in society.
If social critiques hidden in genre movies is your thing, then Get Out (17th March) is the film for you. This Orwellian film criticises liberals from within, imploring them that they must do better than just meaning well. Don't let Jordan Peele's comedy background put you off. He may be funny as one-half of the hilarious comedy duo Key and Peele, but he's gone full-horror-movie maestro with Get Out, a film whose frightening scares may not be as scary as its social commentary.
All stories are in some way political. Even fairytales. This month, Disney remakes one of its treasured and most successful animated movies with Beauty and the Beast (17th March). Whereas Disney's previous remakes have revised their source material, Bill Condon decided on a more devout take. There is a new song, and the casting of Emma Watson as Belle is almost too perfect. Hopefully, this film will continue the trend of good Disney remakes.
'Remake' is a dirty word in Hollywood, and whilst The Lost City of Z (24th March) isn't a remake, it does replicate the epic adventures of the 1950s and 1960s. Based on David Grann's best-selling book, the film charts the story of Percy Fawcett and his doomed search for Z, commonly known as El Dorado. The famous explorer is played by Charlie Hunnam, with Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller and Tom Holland in supporting roles. Director James Gray went full Herzog, marching his actors into the Amazon and fighting the Zika virus. If dedication wins Oscars, look out for The Lost City of Z at the 90th ceremony.
Like most good things, March climaxes with a bang, or in the case of Free Fire (31st March) multiple. British director Ben Wheatley makes a genre effort that turns a shoot out into the whole movie. The only problem is, nobody knows how to shoot. A darkly comedic action film that is soaked in 1970s nostalgia and the B-movies of the era, stars dirty their rags with Brie Larson, the on-a-roll Armie Hammer, Cillian Murphy and a whole lot more try to escape this arms deal gone wrong.
If you have the time, make sure you catch The Love Witch (10th March), a feminist witchcraft movie whose visual flair harks back to the glorious days of technicolour.
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On March 10, a gas explosion occurred in an apartment building in Krasnodar. The building was partially destroyed. A part of a wall, roof ceilings and three balconies collapsed. According to the authorities, two children and five adults were injured, and the rest of the tenants were evacuated. Apartments in three entrances remained suitable for living. The tenants of the seriously damaged fourth entrance will be provided with temporary residence at the "Kavkaz" Hotel.
The day of March 8 marked the 74th anniversary of the deportation of the Balkar people to Central Asia in 1944. A meeting of memory was held in Nalchik. On the square near the memorial, actors of the theatre planted a tree to symbolize the return of the Balkar people. Participants of a memorial evening in Moscow also paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the deportation. Culturologist and journalist Sulieta Kusova-Chukho suggested restoring abandoned mountain villages to honour the memory of the ancestors. An attempt to rebuild a pedestal for Stalin is alarming, and therefore it is necessary to unite the victims of repression, stated Ilyas Bogatyryov, the president of the Elbrusoid Foundation.
On March 7, in the Itum-Kali District of Chechnya, a MI-8 helicopter of the FSB Border Service fell into abyss. There were nine persons on board. Of them, two were rescued, five others were killed, and the rest were injured, one of whom died in hospital. According to the preliminary version, the accident was caused by bad weather: it was snowing with rain in the area. It is possible that the helicopter hit the cliffs with its blades.
On March 7, the Armenian Parliament approved a new composition of the government, which chair would become the first person of the state after the end of Serzh Sargsyan's presidential term. The government will include the Prime Minister, the First Vice Prime Minister and two Vice Prime Ministers. The Armenian Police and the National Security Service will be directly subordinate to the chair of the Cabinet of Ministers. MPs also adopted a bill, according to which the Security Council of Armenia will be headed by the Prime Minister. The Security Council will no longer include the General Prosecutor, the Speaker of the Parliament and the President, who headed the Security Council earlier. The opposition criticized the reforms and stated that they were returning the country to the communist past.
On March 6, the Staropromyslovsky District Court of Chechnya refused to release Oyub Titiev, the head of the "Memorial" office in Grozny, and extended the term of his arrest until May 9. That happened despite the guarantees of two presidential candidates, one of whom, Grigory Yavlinsky, came to Grozny to voice his guarantee. Rights defenders from Moscow called the Court's decision absurd. The defence treats the extension of the Oyub Titiev's arrest as unlawful. It should be noted that since January 11, Oyub Titiev is being kept in custody on the charge of marijuana possession. He claims that the drugs were planted to him by a law enforcer, but investigators refused to institute a criminal case under his complaint.
On March 6, Vyacheslav Derev, a former senator from Karachay-Cherkessia, was detained in his house in Psyzh village and sent to Moscow. The Basmanny Court of Moscow pronounced the decision to arrest the former senator on the charge of fraud in a particularly large amount. The criminal case is connected with an unreasonable refund of VAT in the amount of about 120 million roubles in favour of a company controlled by Vyacheslav Derev, a source reported.
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 26-March 4, Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 19-25, Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of February 12-18.


Those in the holistic healthcare field often believe they should enjoy perfect health themselves – that the right lifestyle and mental outlook should prevent any problems developing, but that even if something does go wrong it can be corrected by natural therapies, without recourse to orthodox medicine or surgery. Such beliefs were challenged for me when, as a 'glaucoma suspect', I was referred for LPI – laser peripheral iridotomy. However, my experience so far has been positive and maybe my story will be helpful to others considering this operation.
The only reason I went to the optometrist was that my driving license was due for renewal. It was quite a shock to be told that my vision was not so good as I thought it was, and that my intra-ocular pressures had increased to well above the normal range. I was diagnosed as having 'narrow angles' between the lens and the iris. This condition, which blocks the free drainage of aqueous fluid, may or may not progress to either acute or chronic glaucoma. I was referred to a specialist who gave me the choice of either having regular repeat observation, or LPI to create a tiny hole in each iris so allowing the fluid to circulate.
The prospect of an operation, however minor, on such an important and sensitive body part as the eyes was daunting. In general, too, I am wary of medical interventions based on screening tests rather than clinical symptoms. I spent some time researching LPI on Google. Most sites described it as a very safe and successful procedure with only a small risk of side-effects, but I found two separate reports from patients who claimed to have suffered devastating visual damage as a result of this operation. These cases were clearly quite atypical, but still alarming.
I also researched natural approaches to preventing glaucoma. I was already doing most of the right things – not smoking, walking several miles daily, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables – and seldom drinking more than one cup of coffee or one glass of wine per day. My homeopath suggested that walking barefoot on green grass would help relax the eyes and I found this a very pleasant exercise, apart for the time an enthusiastic large dog jumped onto my foot.
Eventually, weighing up the pros and cons, I decided that because visual loss from glaucoma is irreversible, I would accept the preventive surgery.
LPI is an outpatient procedure. On the day, a technician prepared my eyes with two kinds of drops: a local anaesthetic, and pilocarpine to constrict the pupils. Then I had to wait about half an hour, during which time my vision was slightly blurred and I felt rather shaky probably due to a mixture of pilocarpine and nervousness. This was the worst part of the whole experience.
The operation itself took only a few minutes, and the technology was impressive. My chin and forehead rested forward against a frame while my surgeon, seated opposite, applied more local anaesthetic to my right eye and inserted a special lens to prevent blinking and to magnify her view of the iris. She asked to to look straight ahead and then applied a series of laser shots in quick succession. I perceived these as starbursts of red light. They were uncomfortable rather than painful.
The same process was repeated on my left eye, then after a short rest in the waiting room I was ready to leave the clinic and have lunch in a nearby cafe with my husband, who had come with me to provide welcome moral support. I would not have been allowed to drive myself home after having both eyes treated on the same day, though driving is permitted for patients who have had only one eye done.
To my surprise I experienced no after-effects whatever, and felt no need to use the anti-inflammatory eye drops I had been given. Having expected to need a longer recovery period, I had planned to cut down on reading, writing, computing or watching movies for a few days. This involved some pleasant alternatives – including a tour of the vineyards of Waiheke Island. However it was quite a challenge to find activities which did not require use of the eyes, and this made me very conscious of the importance of sight.
At my six-week follow-up appointment I received the good news that my eye pressures were down and the intra-ocular appearances improved. While the long-term outcome remains to be seen, so far it seems that orthodox treatment has been worthwhile.
Update: Two-and-a-half years later, optometry checks every six months continue to show pressure readings above the normal range, but they are no worse than before and all other measurements are satisfactory. No further treatment has been recommended and I hope that a 'healthy lifestyle' and 'positive outlook' will keep my condition under control.
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Thank you for your comment Marie. I haven't noticed any ill-effects from the surgery except perhaps an increased sensitivity to light. However my eye pressures have remained on the high side – due for further check next week.
A brief update has now been added to my original post.
I'm glad it was helpful. All the best for your own treatment.


Nine members of the RotoWire content team – and one former member, ESPN's own Andre Snellings – got together in a cabana at The Cromwell in Las Vegas last week to conduct the inaugural RotoWire Vegas NBA League draft.
For several years, a football draft of this variety has taken place during the annual RotoWire pilgrimage to the desert, so we decided to borrow the concept. Hopefully, it can serve as an informed gauge as to where industry professionals stand on a number of key players in the wake of another busy NBA offseason.
- The league is Head-to-Head Points style and will employ most of ESPN's standard rules for position eligibility, playoffs, FAAB, etc.
1. How did you evaluate certain players – Kawhi Leonard, DeMarcus Cousins, Gordon Hayward, Kristaps Porzingis, Jabari Parker – who face major question marks heading into next season?
Nick Whalen: Generally, I tend to play it safe with guys coming off of major injuries, but I was thrilled to grab Hayward in the middle of Round 6 and Cousins in Round 9. Boston has one of the deepest rotations in recent memory, and while that will put a cap on Hayward's value, I think it'll be Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum whose numbers suffer most. Cousins is even more of a mystery, but he was a luxury in the ninth round, and I'll probably stash him for a couple of months in hopes that he's able to carve out a significant role by January. Even if Cousins only provides 60 percent of last year's pre-injury production, that would mean averages of 15.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and almost two combined blocks/steals per game.
Peter Schoenke: Although I didn't take any of those players, I did take players coming off injury figuring they'd be a value in a draft this early. Plus, in a shallow league like this, I can more easily find replacements if say Kyrie Irving misses a few weeks or plays limited minutes initially.
Alex Barutha: I'm never in a rush to draft guys with major question marks. Most of the guys listed went about a round or two earlier than I would have considered them, except Hayward, who Nick drafted two spots ahead of me where I would have taken him.
DJ Trainor: I intentionally stayed away from all these players. I'm always going to take the sure thing, and there are too many question marks surrounding each of them for my comfort level, even in this low-stakes league.
Ben Miller: Leonard's past production speaks for itself and I always felt that he'd play out the upcoming season, so I was going to pick him wherever I thought he'd be taken if there weren't any huge question marks. Cousins' injury and the Warriors having the luxury to ease him back into action made him a prime late-round target considering the risk-to-reward ratio. Hayward is playing with a much more talented roster than his days in Utah and I think that could result in a slight dip in his production from his last healthy season. Still, he's a former All-Star and I'm confident taking him in the early middle rounds. Parker, on the other hand, is a player likely going too high in most early drafts due to his hefty contract and addition to a fairly weak roster, so I've kept him mostly off of my radar.
Shannon McKeown: When drafting this early, I tend to avoid any players with significant questions marks. But it was determined at the end of this draft that the league will include an IR spot. Those sort of details should be determined well in advance of the draft to ensure all managers can plan properly. In a league with an IR spot, risky injury options, like Cousins or Porzingis, are well worth a reasonable investment. Leonard was an extreme risk at the time of the draft, but that was quelled quickly, as he was traded 12 hours later. I don't view Hayward or Parker as a risk. In fact, those were two of the better selections in the field.
Ken Crites: I wasn't touching Leonard until late in the second. It's a great move for the Raptors, but I need my top talent to be healthy for 70+ games. My hunch is he isn't there yet. I had Hayward as a good fourth rounder. I worry about shot attempts for every Celtic other than Kyrie. Cousins should be brought back slowly, and when he does come back, how many shots will really be available for him? I'll probably trade Draymond Green before Cousins returns. Parker, to me, is just a late-round flyer.
Dan Bruno: At the time of our draft Kawhi was still in limbo and it was uncertain if/where he would play. At least with the other three players we knew which team they were with, and their general feelings toward those teams. Out of these four players, I thought that Jabari Parker would offer the best value.
2. The draft took place before DeMar DeRozan was traded to the Spurs. How, if at all, will his move to San Antonio impact his value?
Whalen: In a league that doesn't count three-pointers, DeRozan is a bit more appealing, but I don't think the trade would have drastically impacted his draft slot. That said, the change of scenery will certainly entail an adjustment period, and it'll be interesting to see see how much the Spurs System™ alters DeRozan's shot selection and volume.
Barutha: In terms of pace, he'll be moving from the 14th-fastest team to the 28th, so that's something to consider. He'll also be going from the clear No. 1 scoring option to option 1A or 1B. I think his value goes down, but probably not more than one round.
Trainor: If anything, he'll be even more motivated by this move, so I think slightly higher per-game averages are realistic. Overall games played would be my only concern since the Spurs have traditionally used scheduled rest to their advantage. Combine those two factors together and DeRozan's overall value is likely the same as it would have been had he stayed in Toronto.
Miller: I think it gives his value a slight boost overall. Dwane Casey attempted to limit some of his starters' minutes last season, which resulted in DeRozan logging his smallest workload since his rookie season. That playing time should increase with the move to a team that has a fewer established pieces, albeit one that's never been afraid to rest stars. In addition to that, I expect DeRozan's usage to rise – or at least sustain – as LaMarcus Aldridge is really the only other guy that is going to demand touches on the offensive side of the ball.
McKeown: Overall, his draft stock remains about the same. That said, I expect DeRozan to see a slight dip in value on San Antonio, at least in the short term. Like we've seen with LaMarcus Aldridge, it takes time to thrive within Pop's system. Look for a slight dip in production from DeRozan for the first year with the Spurs, but for a strong bounce back in Year 2.
Crites: Losing Kawhi and Danny Green means losing a very large chunk of San Antonio's three point shooting. That means the Spurs will push DeRozan to continue increasing his three point attempts, which is good for his made threes, but bad for his shot percentage. But total volume wise, there should be plenty of shots available for DeRozan if he can stay out of LMA's way.
Bruno: Considering I picked DeRozan in the third round with high hopes for him to lead Toronto the way he did last year, I am not too worried about the trade. If anything, I think he will benefit from playing for Gregg Popovich and maybe even increase his efficiency.
3. Looking back, what was the best value pick of the draft?
Whalen: Paul Millsap (7th round) and Josh Richardson (8th) were both guys I was hoping to get my hands on. I was also pleased to land Al Horford in the fifth round after neglecting the center position with my first four picks.
Schoenke: James Harden. I should have taken him at #4, but took a center since there's some positional scarcity in this format. Still, no way he should have gone outside the top three in retrospect.
Barutha: Lonzo Ball in the sixth round. In a points format, he's about as valuable as Draymond Green, who was drafted 22nd.
Trainor: I'll toot my own horn and go with Nic Batum, who I took in Round 10. His per-game averages and overall games played took a hit last season, but he had a 10-game stretch in March where he averaged 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers. Still only 29 years old, Batum should slot into the same role that he's always had in Charlotte as a secondary ball handler who chips in with cross-category production.
Miller: I thought John Collins at 77th overall was a solid value. I'll mention him again later, so I won't go too much into the details here. However, if he makes as big of a jump in his sophomore campaign as I expect, that pick could pay dividends.
McKeown: Hayward in Round 6 is a steal. And I love the Hassan Whiteside and Nic Batum picks.
Crites: Schoenke's third-round pick of Kyrie Irving at 24 could be huge, even with the format removing a bit of the usual premium for PG's. Sticking with Boston, Nick's fifth round grab of Al Horford is money in the bank.
Bruno: I think I got great value with Dwight Howard in the eighth round. He may have slipped because his team did not make any noise last season, but Dwight, himself, was a beast, averaging 16.6 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. I can see him having a solid, maybe even better season with the Wizards.
Peter grabbing Carmelo Anthony in the last round was also a great snag. As long as he plays, he should average around 15 points per game, at least, like last season.
4. Which pick was the biggest reach of the draft?
Whalen: Derrick Favors going 32nd was borderline reckless. And I love watching and evaluating rookies as much as anyone in the league, but I would have waited on Deandre Ayton, Collin Sexton and, especially, Marvin Bagley.
Schoenke: I wouldn't say reach, but I don't know that LeBron James is going to play enough to justify the No. 2 spot in this league. It's a total point leagues, so you want a pick that high to play almost every game.
Barutha: Derrick Favors with the 42nd pick. He's a sixth man with health concerns.
Trainor: Otto Porter in Round 5. In a league where three-pointers and percentages don't count, most of Porter's value is taken away.
Miller: Collin Sexton was a reach in my opinion. Yes, he was the 8th overall pick in the draft and he did look good in Vegas, but he's going to need some time to get used to playing at the next level. I expect plenty of struggles early on, though I wouldn't be surprised if he was a solid fantasy asset by the end of the season. I know both George Hill and Jordan Clarkson aren't exactly James Harden and Chris Paul, but they're still in the way of a full starter's workload for Sexton.
McKeown: I can be accused of numerous reaches in the draft, but none of my picks even sniffed the Derrick Favors selection. Favors is a good player, but his ceiling is capped with a return to Utah. I wouldn't have selected him before the 8th round.
Crites: I get the gamble, but Ben taking Kawhi Leonard with the 10th overall pick screams "free bar tab!" I'm also not big on DeRozan going in the third to Bruno. The Toronto native was drafting with his heart, not his wallet.
5. What are your overall thoughts on your team? Did you come away satisfied with your roster? Are there any concerns?
Whalen: This was the rare draft from which I walked away mostly satisfied. Finding out after the draft that three-pointers don't count dampers my enthusiasm a bit – with regard to Thompson and Ingles, especially – but I really like my top-six guys. If there's a concern, it's that I have two risky commodities in Cousins and, to a lesser degree, Hayward, but I'm content with my fall-back options.
Schoenke: This head to head format is so thin that you could almost compete from the waiver wire, so my mix of guys coming off injuries and upside rookies seemed a good fit.
Trainor: If you were to look at my roster without knowing the scoring categories, you'd probably think my team is going to absolutely crush the three-point category. Since that's not a category under this unique scoring system, I'm a tad concerned that my team won't be well suited for this particular league.
Miller: When Kawhi Leonard is your first-round pick, you obviously have plenty to be concerned about. Is he going to be healthy? Is he going to hold out for some reason because he's not a fan of Toronto? There are plenty of questions there, so that's obviously my biggest issue heading into the season. On the other hand, the Will Barton selection was one of my favorites and I love his upside with Wilson Chandler out of the picture. I somewhat regret my Otto Porter selection at that point in the draft due to our specific league's rules, but otherwise, I thought my second half selections were strong, overall.
Barutha: I may have reached for Tobias Harris and Gary Harris, but the former is always healthy and the latter could crack 20 PPG and 2.0 STL this year. However, I think I made up for it by getting Jonas Valanciunas and Jusuf Nurkic with my final two picks.
McKeown: My roster is a dumpster fire. But I could be a darkhorse for contention if my rookies (Ayton, Sexton) exceed expectations.
Crites: Very satisfied. Glad I didn't reach for center. Nikola Vucevic is worthy of a fourth-round pick, regardless of position (though maybe I should have taken Horford). Paul Millsap and Enes Kanter both are quality bench guys with short-term upside. The format lowers the usual premium on PG's, so I'm happy I went with the late Bledsoe-and-Teague strategy.
Bruno: I'm not crazy about my Favors pick in the fourth. Also, Chris Paul early in the second – hopefully he stays healthy.
6. Which player(s) were you surprised to see go undrafted?
Whalen: There weren't any egregious omissions in this 100-player draft, but I thought Dennis Schroder, Kyle Kuzma, Eric Gordon and Taurean Prince should have come off the board.
Trainor: Thaddeus Young. He largely flies under the radar when it comes to fantasy, but he's almost always a sturdy reserve option in a league this size. There was an obvious push in the latter rounds to reach for upside instead of taking proven veterans, and Young fell by the wayside even though his expected role for 2018-19 qualifies him as a top-100 player.
Miller: I wouldn't exactly say I was surprised, but I thought there was a pretty strong argument to be made for Taurean Prince to be selected. I think he's got just as much value and upside as a few of the other late-round selections. He made a huge jump from Year 1 to 2, so if he continues to improve, I could see Prince being a bigger fantasy contributor than some may expect.
Barutha: T.J. Warren, Kyle Kuzma. Warren might be the quietest 20 PPG scorer in the league, and Kuzma should have a better fantasy year than Jayson Tatum (at least in a points format).
McKeown: Given the shallow player pool, there are dozens quality players who went undrafted. As a result, I expect lots of waiver wire moves in this league. If I had to pick one name, it would be Reggie Jackson, who will easily provide top-80 value when healthy.
Crites: Not surprising, but still intriguing to see Dennis Schroder not even drafted. His trade to OKC occurred after the draft, but his value may have been higher before that. Obviously, the Trae Young factor was huge. Somebody will grab De'Aaron Fox if he can play even mid-level point guard for Sacramento. If Yogi Ferrell beats out Fox for minutes, that team is even more screwed up than I imagined.
Bruno: Josh Hart and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could all have better-than-expected seasons.
7. Lonzo Ball (53) and Collin Sexton (54) went back-to-back in Round 6. Given the context of his rookie season, as well as the arrivals of LeBron and Rondo, how are you evaluating Lonzo heading into his sophomore year?
Whalen: I love Sexton, but when we look back, I think that pick could end up being a reach, whereas Ball probably went right where he should have. While the knee injury is concerning, I'm confident Ball will be more consistent in Year 2, but we've seen plenty of teammates struggle to adjust to playing alongside LeBron before.
Trainor: It's not unreasonable to think that Ball will fall below his season averages of 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists from his rookie campaign. The one area of improvement I foresee would be in his three-pointers made, which checked in at 1.7 per game last season. It seems like he'll be handling the ball less this coming season, but with that comes open shots from beyond the arc as defenders collapse on LeBron and Rondo in the paint.
Miller: Lonzo showed plenty of promise as rookie despite playing only 52 games. His shot wasn't pretty, but he filled up the box score elsewhere and another offseason should have given the 20-year-old a chance to make some improvements. James is going to allow Lonzo to play off the ball at times, which should help his catch-and-shoot consistency. At this point, I don't really buy the fact that the starting point guard job is open. I see it as Ball's to lose and I think Rondo will be a solid mentor and insurance plan. With that said, I think Ball's value could actually increase with the Lakers' additions, and I think his location in our draft (53rd) seemed very fair.
Barutha: As I mentioned before, there's an argument for taking Ball over Draymond Green in a points format. Even with the addition of Rondo, I assume Ball will see 30 minutes per game. LeBron handling the ball could decrease Ball's chances for assists, but Ball racks up a lot of his assists in transition (LeBron doesn't run as much anymore), and I think Ball will find at least some semblance of a reliable jumper.
McKeown: Ball will make significant strides in Year 2. He's a perfect fit at point guard alongside LeBron, and I don't expect Rondo to steal many minutes from the sophomore.
Crites: Being concerned with Ball's knee issue is legitimate. And LeBron will definitely take away from Ball's ball-handling. I can live with Sexton going ahead of Ball, but relying on either as your top PG is problematic.
Bruno: Lonzo at 53 is pretty solid. He averaged 10 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and 1.7 steals per game last season and is a more valuable asset in a league that doesn't value percentages.
8. Whether he's on your roster or not, who is your favorite "breakout" candidate for 2018-19?
Whalen: John Collins and Tim Hardaway, Jr. have serious bad team, good stats potential. After summer league, I'm also struggling to imagine Kevin Knox averaging fewer than 40 points per game as a rookie. You heard it here first.
Schoenke: Luka Doncic was the one player I wanted I didn't land. Seems like he'll be given every chance to succeed. He's a great fit for this format.
Barutha: I think Julius Randle is in a position to be really successful with the Pelicans, especially considering he'll remain on a fast-paced team. If rookies count, I'll say Wendell Carter, who averaged 14.6 points (27-of-47 from three), 9.4 rebounds and a combined 3.4 blocks/steals across 28.8 minutes during summer league.
Trainor: Jarrett Allen. The 20-year-old averaged just 20 minutes per game last season but now seems to be in line to start at center for the Nets. His per-36 numbers from his rookie campaign suggest that he could routinely gather a double-double with two blocks under an expanded role during the 2018-19 season.
Miller: Definitely one of the more obvious choices, but I think John Collins has the clearest path to a breakout season. Ersan Ilyasova won't be around to ruin the first half of his season and the Hawks also dealt Mike Muscala to the 76ers, so Collins is a safe bet for big minutes. He already averaged 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals across 24.1 minutes as a rookie, so with a slightly increased workload and another offseason to work on his game, look for Collins to make another jump.
McKeown: Jabari Parker and John Collins are two of my favorite targets for a big breakout during the 2018-19 season. Parker could easily score over 20 points per game, and Collins will be a walking double-double.
Crites: I just love to watch Donovan Mitchell. I had wild hopes of him falling to me in the fourth, but that was foolish.
Bruno: Donovan Mitchell seems like the player that could take the greatest leap this season. He really only started his rise midway through the season and what we saw after that was only the beginning.


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5000 Catholic Deaths in One Nigerian Diocese
by Church Militant • ChurchMilitant.com • May 13, 2015
Five thousand Catholics have been killed by Boko Haram in a single diocese in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, May 13, 2015 (ChurchMilitant.com) – Five thousand Catholics total have been killed in a single diocese in Nigeria, according to a report from a Catholic charity.
Aid to the Church in Need is reporting that in the diocese of Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria, Boko Haram has destroyed 350 churches and driven 100,000 people from their homes, leaving thousands widowed and orphaned.
The Islamic terrorist group has had a stronghold in northeastern Nigeria for several years, declaring part of the territory a caliphate last year. Maiduguri, with a population of around 1 million, has been the site of multiple bomb attacks, as well as abductions and forced marriages. Boko Haram's first massacre there took place in the summer of 2009, when more than a thousand Christians were executed for their faith. In 2012, the Islamic militants targeted churches and Christian businesses for destruction, and since then the city has been riddled with suicide bombings and other attacks.
The head of the diocese, Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme, made international headlines last month when he said he received a vision of Our Lord, who told him the Rosary would defeat Boko Haram.


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Gianfranco Pappalardo Fiumara (né le  à Catane, en Sicile) est un pianiste italien, spécialisé dans les performances baroques, sous l'influence de Rosalyn Tureck.

Biographie

Formé au conservatoire de Milan, Gianfranco Pappalardo s'est produit comme soliste au Carnegie Hall de New York en 2006 et 2011, à la Sala Verdi à Milan, au Teatro massimo Bellini à Catane, au Palazzo del Quirinale à Rome.

Il a joué des programmes monographiques consacrés à Bach en solo à la Chapelle du Bon Pasteur, à la basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, à la salle Glenn Gould de Toronto, au North Cyprus Bellapais Festival de Nicosie et dans diverses parties du monde au Canada, en Europe, au Japon avec des orchestres comme l'orchestre symphonique de Sicile, l'orchestre du Teatro massimo Bellini de Catane et l'Orchestre philharmonique du Nouveau Monde à Montréal, l'orchestre philharmonique de l'Opéra de Bourgas, l'orchestre de chambre d'Ascoli Piceno, au Mexique avec l'Orchestre du gouvernement de l'État de Mexico.

Il est directeur artistique de l'Atelier international de musique de Catane, de L'Université Kore d'Enna  et de la Kermesse Etna in Scena de Zafferana Etnea. Il a enseigné au Conservatoire de Cagliari et de Milan et est actuellement professeur au Conservatoire de Palerme.

Il est l'auteur de publications historiques sur W. A. Mozart et ses relations avec la franc-maçonnerie et la théorie enseignement de la musique en particulier. Il a enregistré pour la RAI à Rome, et la Radio nationale du Québec.

Discographie
 Petite Messe Solemnelle G. Rossini, 2006
 recital J.S.Bach, RAI Roma, 2006 - 2011
 Vincenzo Bellini e Giuseppe Verdi arie da camera, Panastudio records, 2008
 J.S. Bach Goldberg Variations Bwv 988, Classic Voice, 2011

Maîtres
 Vincenzo Balzani, pianiste,
 Bruno Canino, pianiste,
 Rosalyn Tureck, pianiste,
 Renè Gilbert, claveciniste,
 Katia Ricciarelli, soprano.

En tournée avec
 Katia Ricciarelli,
 Michel Brousseau,
 Salvatore Accardo,
 Cecilia Gasdia,
 Marcello Abbado.

Critique musicale
 Nini Ganguzza, La Sicilia,
 Sergio Sciacca, La Sicilia,
 Giuseppe Ardini, La Sicilia,
 Loris Maria Marchetti, La Stampa de Torin,
 Claude Gingras, La Presse,
 Alex Murray, La Presse,
 Marie Trudel, La Presse,
 J.D. Hixon, The New York Times.

Honneurs
 Prix de Piano, compétition internationale de piano Neglia à Enna (1999)
 Prix de Piano, compétition Ibla Grand Prix, Raguse (2002)
 Honore le mérite artistique du Président de la République italienne (2012)

Notes et références

Liens externes
 Site officiel

Naissance à Catane
Personnalité italienne du XXIe siècle
Pianiste classique italien
Naissance en juillet 1978

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CIRCE began with the founding of the Imaginative Education Research Group (IERG) in 2001 by Professor and Canada Research Chair Dr. Kieran Egan. Dr. Egan, recipent of the 1991 Grawemeyer Award in Education and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, was one of the first recipients of a Tier 2 Chair at Simon Fraser University (SFU), and the IERG was dedicated to studying and extending his approach to understanding the imaginative lives of children and using those insights to make teaching more imaginatively engaging.
From 2001 to 2015, the IERG built an extensive network of researchers, educators (from pre-K to post-secondary), graduate students, parents, educational leaders, and others interested in making education more effective, both across Canada and in many other countries. The International Conferences on Imagination and Education, hosted by the IERG in Vancouver from 2003 to 2015, played an important role in these efforts, as did the numerous workshops and Master's programs developed and delivered by IERG members. A number of externally funded research projects explored the potential of Egan's ideas to improve outcomes for Aboriginal students, for literacy and science teaching, for environmental and place-based education, and so on. IERG members also produced several MA and PhD theses on issues in imaginative education over this period.
In 2007, the SFU Senate approved the establishment of the Centre for Imaginative Education as a university-wide and international research centre. The intent from the beginning was that the Centre would complement the work of the IERG by providing a broader tent for researchers working with the imagination in other ways. In practice, however, the IERG remained the more active and visible face of the work at SFU. Its close ties to Dr. Egan's work and career inspired a loyal following among students, teachers and researchers and provided a clear focus for its activities. By the same token, however, Dr. Egan's retirement from the university in December 2015 signalled the end of an era for the IERG. In 2016-2018 it became increasingly apparent that the IERG's achievements could best be secured by reviving and expanding the role of the Centre as a hub for a broader range of thinking, research and educational practice involving the imagination.
The current reincarnation of the Centre as CIRCE–the Centre For Imagination In Research, Culture, & Education–was sparked by discussions among some of the long-term leaders of IERG and the Dean and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Education at SFU. CIRCE will continue to promote Dr. Egan's work and encourage others to use and build on it. At the same time, CIRCE seeks to engage educators and scholars who have been drawn to imagination through other forms of theory, research and practice. We anticipate much fruitful cross-fertilization among these different perspectives and approaches in the years to come.
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