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Legislation streamlining workers' compensation passes House
Legislative Staff Release
Published: 27-May-2010
Legislation intended to improve Oklahoma's workers' compensation system for injured workers and reduce costs for employers passed the House today.
The four bills comprise a bipartisan agreement that was negotiated over the course of this legislative session with House and Senate leaders, the executive branch and other stakeholders.
The package includes House Bill 2650, House Bill 2652, House Bill 1611 and Senate Bill 1973. Together, it is estimated the bills would save businesses in the state at least $60.5 million.
Reforms included will:
• Cap the Partial Payment Disability (PPD) rate at $323/week for five years
• Limit Permanent Total Disability to 100 percent Social Security retirement age or 15 years, whichever is longer
• Increase the power of the Physician Advisory Council and require the court to follow its recommendations unless there is clear and convincing evidence to the contrary
• Reduce the number of Workers' Compensation Court judges from ten to eight
• Require five judges to be permanently assigned to Oklahoma City and three to Tulsa
• State that the next two positions to become vacant after July 1, 2010, shall not be refilled
• Restrict judges to one eight-year term
• Allow a former judge to reapply after three years off the Court
• Require current judges to go back through the Judicial Nominating Commission if they want to reapply
• Require Senate confirmation on any Workers' Compensation judge
• Require any Workers' Compensation judge to have not less than five years of workers' compensation experience
• Tighten up definitions of "major cause" and "objective medical evidence"
• Allow the Sup court review workers comp claims just like any other civil case
• Require that the claimant shall be in attendance unless all parties agree, and all parties shall be represented during the entire mediation by a person with full settlement authority to settle any issue of the claim
• Require all claims adjusters to have six hours of continuing education on Oklahoma's workers' compensation act as part of the required twenty-four hours of continuing education
• Further define what is a work-related activity for purposes of being covered under the workers' comp act
• Clarify light-duty work and the employee's refusal to participate
• Set up a task force to look at vocational rehabilitation for injured workers
• Unless recommended by the treating doctor at the time claimant reaches maximum medical improvement, Continuing Maintenance Medical shall not be awarded by the Workers' Compensation Court unless there is clear and convincing evidence to the contrary
• Tighten up benefits for soft tissue injuries
• Provide for early mailing of a notice that will notify workers of free counseling services offered by the workers' comp court
• Define an intentional tort that will allow a lawsuit to be filed in district court rather than in workers' comp court
"These reforms are common sense changes that will improve fairness in the system for workers while also driving down costs for Oklahoma employers," said Sullivan, a Tulsa Republican who is chairman of the House Economic Development Committee. "Cost reductions within the system will help spur economic growth and development in our state and will inevitably create jobs."
Workers' compensation reform is one of the top priorities this legislative session for House and Senate Republicans.
"This legislation will put our state in a position to be more economically competitive. There has been a lot of anxiety because of our budget situation this year, which has been tough. But, we definitely don't want to be so focused on this year's budget alone that we fail to position our state to grow in the future," said House Speaker Chris Benge of Tulsa, also a Republican.
"We are trying to create an environment where we can contain costs within the system and also take care of the injured worker at the same time. I think this reform accomplishes both of those goals."
H.B. 2650 passed the House with a vote of 84-10; H.B. 2652 passed with a vote of 66-31; H. B. 1611 passed with a vote of 96-0 and will all return to the Senate for final consideration. S. B. 1973 passed the House with a vote of 71-22 and now goes to the governor for final review.
Pat McGuigan
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London, July 28: Singer-songwriter Jessie J showed off her underwear when she appeared in a revealing outfit at the Radio City Live event in Liverpool.
The 25-year-old wore a white top with netted detail, leaving her underwear on show for all during her performance at the Echo arena Saturday night, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The "Price tag" singer wore a string bikini top and a pair of retro knickers for the occasion, keeping her footwear casual with a pair of white trainers.
She teamed up the outfit with a pair of extra large hoops and two gold necklaces.


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By Catholic Register Staff
It's difficult to comprehend why Amnesty International has persisted in going down the dark path toward embracing abortion as a human "right." Yet it has done so, despite entreaties around the globe from both its members and friends outside the organization.
In early May, the international human rights advocacy group confirmed to Catholic News Service that it had indeed adopted a new policy on abortion. This policy, outlined in documents never released to the general public, was approved in April in an eerily opaque fashion for an organization that specializes in bringing light to dark places. The policy was posted to a members-only web site and Amnesty leaders were ordered to not issue a press release on the topic or make any public statement about it. The policy itself would only be issued to those who requested a copy.
The new policy jettisons the former neutrality on abortion in favour of open support for access to abortion. According to a background document obtained by CNS, "AI does not counsel individuals as to whether they should continue or terminate a pregnancy, nor will AI campaign generally for abortion." However, AI will henceforth "call governments to account for their laws and policies on abortion and to make appropriate policy recommendations toward the realization of women's human rights."
The crux of the matter is that now AI has deemed abortion to be a matter of "women's rights." The rights of the unborn person in the womb do not exist, in this view.
This is a sad turn of events for this once-praiseworthy organization. Amnesty was started in England with strong Catholic support to battle on behalf of prisoners of conscience around the world. With the help of religiously minded people everywhere, Amnesty turned a spotlight of publicity on those who languished in jails in countries where the rule of law hardly existed.
The new policy is doubly disappointing in that it has been rammed passed Amnesty International's membership with only a rather ambiguous consultation. In England, even though a majority of members opposed the new policy, those who ran the organization approved it anyway. In Canada, there was a similarly vague consultation which supposedly resulted in majority support for the change. However, no one ever issued the results of any vote to confirm whether this was true. We're left with only the bland assurances of Amnesty executives that all is for the best.
Obviously Amnesty needs to learn a lesson about practising what it preaches.
Now the organization stands to lose considerable support from those who once were among its most loyal foot soldiers. And rightly so. How can anyone trust an organization that purports to defend human rights when it ignores the rights of the weakest, most vulnerable members of the human race?
If it wants to retain some measure of the respect it rightfully earned in its glory days, Amnesty International will have to reverse this ill-considered decision.
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When listening to the new album Hope Downs by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever I can't help but notice the energy and drive in every song they had, and this was replicated perfectly by the band at their recent gig at Manchester Academy 2. The set was lively from start to end with great guitar interplay throughout, and the energy on the stage immediately transferred to the crowd who were amazingly animated and more than up for a good jump around.
Opening for Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever was six-piece British band Team Picture. It was great to see a lesser known band like Team Picture get so much exposure from supporting a band like Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, and they played amazingly and were also great at getting the crowd geared up for what was to come.
Considering lead singer Fran Keaney had lost his voice in Cardiff the night before, it was likely the gig was not going to go perfectly. But with bandmates Joe White and Tom Russo taking over, it was hard to tell anything was the matter. The vocals and harmonies were spot on, and the only clue something had gone awry was the stage format which had Keaney still front and center, but without his leading vocals.
One highlight of the gig had to be when drummer Marcel stage dived into the crowd, managing to do the good part of a loop around the entire venue before being carried back on stage by the hyper crowd. Lead singer Fran stepped in to continue the drums during the stage dive, which once again showed what a genuinely musically talented band they are.
The only criticism I can make of this gig was the set list: I do think the songs could have flowed better together in a different order with more play of the songs on their album Hope Downs, and although French press was a good song to end with, I think it would have made a better encore. However, when you're listening to such consistently great songs, one really can't complain about their order of play. There is always a danger that seeing such a talented young band live will not meet the high expectations held, but Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever were genuinely great to see live, and I will definitely be seeing them again.


Sunday, June 26, 2016, 4 p.m.
The group enters its sixth year together with an eclectic program of a capella works spanning several continents and centuries, from 16th century madrigals to modern arrangements. Join them for a program of Summer music about poets and lovers, crickets and fireflies, wilderness and flowers. The group will be joined, as in previous years, by professional mezzo-soprano Jennifer Beattie.
The Mendonoma Chamber Chorus began in 2010 with informal music sessions under the direction of choral director Michael Bierbaum. The members soon realized that sharing their music through performance would make the efforts more meaningful and more focused. This led to a first outdoor presentation at Art in the Redwoods in 2011, followed by a series of semiannual performances under the LocalEyes series at Gualala Arts.
"These concerts have been well attended and much enjoyed for the excellent acoustics of the Gualala Arts Center Jacob Foyer and for the diverse high-quality music chosen in the programs," notes music director Roland Stoughton. Current members of the group are Marjie van Gunten, Linda Eastman, Jane Schuler-Repp, Pat Wilson, and Stoughton. Aspiring singers who enjoy classical music and can read music fairly well are encouraged to contact the group via van Gunten at (707) 785-3408.
Joining the chorus again for this performance will be a guest vocalist, the professional mezzo-soprano Jennifer Beattie, who has sung with the Chorus for the past three years.
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Beattie has been a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the National Opera Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the National Chorale at Carnegie Hall, and has given recitals around the U. S. and Europe. She holds a Master's Degree in Voice from the Manhattan School of Music, and has premiered many pieces written specifically for her by prominent composers.
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L'Écho du Sud es un semanario francés creado en 1929 por Louis Cambrézy.

Historia
El 13 de abril de 1929, Louis Cambrézy, industrial francés, fundó el periódico L'Écho du Sud, en Fianarantsoa. Su finalidad era mantener un periódico en actividad tras la desaparición un año antes de La Voix du Sud, otro periódico fundado en Fianarantsoa por Jules Thibier.

Su sede se encuentra en Avenue Clémenceau, en Fianarantsoa, y es impresa por la Imprimerie du Betsileo. Se distribuye a un precio de 0,40 francos.

El periódico aparece todos los sábados y trata de información general sobre Madagascar.

Es gracias a este periódico que Louis Cambrézy fue nombrado caballero de la Legión de Honor en 1935, por Louis Rollin, entonces Ministro de las Colonias.

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El periódico está abiertamente a favor del colonialismo y del mantenimiento de Francia en África, ya que su fundador participó en la Expedición a Madagascar. A partir de 1936 se puso del lado de los republicanos españoles víctimas de los franquistas. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el periódico se opuso a la Francia de Vichy, que perseguía a su fundador Louis Cambrézy por pertenecer a la francmasonería.

Referencias

Periódicos de Francia
Publicaciones fundadas en 1929
Periódicos en francés

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Anne Belinda has disappeared—and every time John Waveney mentions her name there is an ominous silence. Lady Jenifer Marr, Anne's twin sister, says she is in Spain. Which is odd—for John is sure he has caught a glimpse of her that very day in Jenny's garden. Why is Jenny misleading him? What is the secret that has made her turn Anne's picture to the wall—that has made old Sir Anthony, on his deathbed, disinherit Anne and leave the estate to him, a distant cousin? John is determined to break through that grim wall of silence—but does Anne want to be found? John is a man who always gets what he wants—and this time he is sure the prize will be well worth the struggle.
Anne Belinda was originally published in 1927. This new edition features an introduction by crime fiction historian Curtis Evans.


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Cheiridella is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. They are known from Africa.

Species
 Cheiridella principis Zoia, 2017 – Príncipe, São Tomé
 Cheiridella zambesiana Jacoby, 1904 – "Estcourt, Natal" (type locality)

References

Eumolpinae
Chrysomelidae genera
Beetles of Africa
Taxa named by Martin Jacoby


On behalf of the Preparatory Commission for the General Chapter 2013, welcome to the official website! Our theme, A Word of Hope and Salvation – Living the Charism and Mission of Carmel Today, is intended to lead all of us further on the journey of transformation. Included in this website are all the important documents and materials needed for those participating from near and far.
After Wednesday's visit to Rome for the audience of the Holy Father, the General Chapter returned to its work. The entire day was dedicated to the study of and votation on various proposals and recommendations. Some of these items came from different friars and provinces, others from the Commissions of the Order or General Council. The areas treated included adaptations and changes in the Constitutions, Formation, Liturgy, Economics and Identity/Mission. The General Financial Directory of the Order was approved and there was a long discussion regarding the support within the Order and its missions.
The members of the Chapter along with the other invited members of the Carmelite Family, went to St. Peter's Square in the morning, for the General Audience with Pope Francis. It was a very moving occasion for all who were there. As he was welcoming the people, Pope Francis turned to the members of the General Chapter with a warm and kindly greeting.
This morning, the Chapter, together with representatives of the Carmelite Family, listened to Father Josef Jancar described the situation with the Carmelite Family for the last six years.
In May 2011, there was an International Gathering of the Carmelite Family at Sassone in Rome. Immediately following it was a meeting between the General Council and General Superiors of the congregations affiliated to the Order.
The day began with members of the Carmelite Family joining the Chapter for our presentations, reflections and discussions. The Eucharist was presided by Most Reverend Saverio Cannistrà, OCD, Preposit General of the Discalced Carmelites.
After Mass, Fr. Saverio addressed the assembly by challenging us to experience all of the beauty and richness of the Carmelite Family, by searching for mission in the heart of our identity. We need to always look beyond our frontiers and boundaries and present the Gospel with Carmelite hearts and eyes.
On this day, the Chapter elected the General Councilors for the various areas of the world.
For the General Area of Africa, Rev. Conrad Mutizamhepo, O.Carm. of Zimbabwe (HIB).
For the General Area of the Americas, Very Rev. Raúl Maraví Cabrera, O.Carm. of Peru (PCM).
For the General Area of Asia-Australia-Oceania, Rev. Benny Phang Kong Wing, O.Carm. of Indonesia.
For the General Area of Europe, Very Rev. John Keating, O.Carm. of Ireland.
At the General Chapter of the Carmelite Friars this morning, the Most Reverend Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm., a member of the Betica Province in Spain, was re-elected to the office of Prior General for a period of six years. After the election, he received the fraternal greetings of all of the brothers present.
The topic of today's morning session had finances as its theme. Addressing this topic, Fr. Tomas McClain, Bursar General of the Jesuits, was invited to speak at this meeting. The presenter gave some ideas on the meaning of poverty today.The theme presented was entitled " Poverty and the Role of the Bursar Today."
Today, following the request made by Pope Francis for people to fast and pray for peace, the chapter members decided upon forms of fasting and moments of prayer.
The chapter members met in the main hall for the first session of the day. The theme of the day was, "Carmel in Mission, Windows of Hope". The session heard four presentations by different members of the Order, representing the four geographical areas.
Fr. Boniface Kimondolo (Kenya) talked about what is happening in Africa, underlining the aspects in which we Carmelites can offer some contribution to hope. He listed four points, simplicity of life, poverty, communion and peace, especially in relation to tribal conflicts.
This day was dedicated to continuing our reflections on the Chapter Theme. In the morning, Michael Plattig, O.Carm., Professor of Spirituality at Münster University and a member of the German Province, presented, Living Charism and Mission for the Carmel: A Word of Hope and Salvation. He considered Carmelite Identity and Charism as the basis from which we can find words of hope and salvation for the world today. He said, "We Carmelites owe the Church the proclamation of God who redeems and liberates us, who wants to live in a relationship with us, a relationship of love and confidence, of reverence and of respect for the freedom of the other." The Chapter was invited to ponder deeply on our history and prayer in order to find the hope that is so elusive for so many today.
The work of the Chapter on the 5th of September began with the celebration of the Eucharist, led by Fr. Míceál O'Neill, O.Carm.. The Gospel of the day was a call to us to caste our nets out into the deep. In the morning session, Fr. Miceal O'Neill and Fr. Francisco de Sales Alencar, O.Carm. gave a powerpoint presentation on the Chapter process and a summary of the responses from the provinces, commissariats and delegations to the questions contained in the instrumentum laboris.
Day 2 of the General Chapter began with Mass led by Fr. Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm., the elected President of the Chapter. During the day, the four General Councilors of the Regions of the Order, discussed their ministry over the past six years.
Fr. Kuriakose talks about Hope and the importance of hope in today life.
Every Carmelite Marian icon recalls the relationship of Mary with her Son and seeks to visualize it. Since the fourth century, the form of these images has tried to reflect the principle aspects of Marian theology, above all the theological aspect of Mary as Theotokos; a title indicating her role in the history of salvation and the spiritual aspect that evokes her role of intercession.
The 213th General Chapter of the Order of Carmelites opened in Il Carmelo in Sassone, Rome, Italy on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2013. 111 Friars from the five continents gathered representing nearly every country where the Carmelite Order has communities and ministers.
Fr. Carl Markelz, O.Carm, Provincial of the province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary (PCM), member of the Preparatory Commission of the General Chapter 2013 explains what General Chapter is about, who will come and what will be discussed in the General Chapter.
09.00 Eucharist - Blessing of the Icon of Our Lady. Procession from the Chapel to the chapter room.
11.00 Meditation on the Icon by Sr. Miriam Tamiano, O.Carm.
Rome's Fiumicino Airport is located 26 km southwest of the city of Rome and 42Km of Sassone.
Memory of the Blessed Baptist Spagnoli.
Please send your prayer and message for the Chapter. We hope to receive input from individual friars and communities, as well as from the wider Carmelite Family, for our coming Chapter, so that it may really be a time of grace for the whole Order.


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Fatty liver disease begins as a simple build-up of fat in the liver. In some cases this fat may not cause any problems, in others it can cause the liver to become inflamed (swollen) eventually leading to the development of scar tissue (cirrhosis). In its most severe form, fatty liver disease can result in liver cancer or liver failure.
The two main contributers to fatty liver disease are poor nutrition (linked to obesity) and alcohol consumption. An estimated 75 per cent of obese individuals are at risk of developing a simple fatty liver and up to 23 per cent are at risk of developing fatty liver with inflammation.
It is not clear why some people with fat in their liver progress to liver cancer and why some do not. Funded by a CLF graduate studentship grant, Michael Ryczko and his colleagues (Mount Sinai Hospital, Ontario) are trying to determine what roles genetics and metabolism (or nature vs. nurture) play in the development of liver cancer. The project is focusing on the impact of a high-fat diet and the effect of a particular gene called Mgat5, which is often found to be more active in cancerous tumours (including those in the liver) and correlates to disease progression. Better understanding of what happens at the molecular level in obesity-related liver cancer, may lead to the identification of a biomarker that could help pinpoint who may develop liver cancer.


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Why Harry's doesn't sell on Amazon
By Cale Guthrie Weissman
Harry's doesn't sell on Amazon — and it doesn't appear to have plans to start anytime soon.
"We think Amazon is a great place for lots of customers who want to buy stuff," Harry's co-founder and co-CEO Jeff Raider said at Vox Media's CodeCommerce conference in Manhattan. Still, he maintained that the platform is neither a right fit for his products nor his brand's growth roadmap. His reason was simple, but highlighted a growing tension many DTC brands feel: Why put your product on a third-party platform when you're already online?
For digitally native brands, Amazon continually provides a philosophical conundrum. It's become one of the most prominent ways consumers buy their products online, but the very presence of the platform threatens other e-commerce upstarts. Indeed, many DTC brands — including Away and Andie Swimwear — have long avoided Amazon. Their reasons vary — from maintaining brand cachet, Amazon's refusal to share customer data or simply because Amazon doesn't mesh with the product. This week, Raider explained the rationale behind avoiding the e-commerce giant.
Harry's is not a small player. The six-year-old mens' grooming product company recently announced it was being acquired by Schick-owner Edgewell for $1.37 billion. Already, Harry's had inked retail partnerships with the likes of Walmart and Target. And with this new parent company, not only will Raider oversee all of Edgewell's US brands — including Schick, Bulldog Skincare and Wet Ones — but, said the co-CEO, it will give him and Harry's the runway to scale new products and brands faster than ever before.
The acquisition, said Raider, "leapfrogged us forward in a material way."
According to Raider, Harry's has always conceptualized scale and partnerships through a convenience lens. "How we always thought of our utility equation," he said, is "how many people can we reach?" The brand started selling razors online first, inked a few partnerships with select stores like J.Crew and Barney's, and then built up relationships with larger retailers — all while maintaining its owned and operated online presence.
For a bit, Harry's had its own brick and mortar experience: its "barbershop." Raider described the entire physical experiment as "marketing for us." It was a space for people to stop in and learn about Harry's products — similar to spaces and showrooms brands Warby Parker (which Raider also co-founded) and Everlane provide. While Raider maintained that the barbershop was popular and an overall success, the company ultimately didn't see the longterm utility in it. For companies with more expensive and specialized products, they "want to go to a highly in-depth environment." Conversely, people just want to buy razors and body washes quickly and efficiently.
So, Harry's shut down the barbershop and continued seeking out retail partnerships that simply found the shoppers where they were — namely, big box stores where they would expect to find razorblades.
Which is why Amazon has never fit into Harry's equation, explained Raider. The brand has always thought about customer needs, he said. It wants to "make sure people could the products in the stores where they were physically shopping." But with online, Harry's was already easily available on its own website — the company didn't need to eat into margins or risk counterfeit. When it comes to online shopers, the brand, he said, already offers "a great experience for them on our own website."
The ever-diplomatic Harry's executive added that the company will continue considering putting its products on Amazon. The question has and always remains, he said, "where are we truly missing customers?"
For now, it's not Amazon.
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The Hat Factory in Danbury, Connecticut
During the nineteenth century, Danbury was taken into consideration the "Hat City of the World." Despite the onset of the Civil Battle, the hatting industry in Danbury grew highly. By 1880, the city was producing 4.5 million hats a year. It used around 1,000 individuals.
While the hatting industry was decreasing throughout the twentieth century, the city stayed dedicated to maintaining the memory of its hat-making legacy. Danbury's hat industry made almost a quarter of all hats offered in the USA in the early twentieth century. By the turn of the century, the city's hatting industry employed more individuals than any kind of other service in the region.
The hat manufacturing facility was initially established by Zadoc Benedict in 1780. His first hat factory utilized 3 workers. He hired two hat-making apprentices. The apprentices found out the craft of hat making, as well as the abilities required to connect with customers. Zadoc Benedict discovered a means to make really felt from pet pelts.
By 1820, Danbury had 28 hat manufacturing facilities. The city had a wealth of resources for hat production, consisting of an abundant supply of beaver as well as rabbit populations. The city was additionally well-watered. The hat factory continued to be a substantial business, and also by the mid-1850s, it used about 1,000 people.
Zadoc Benedict's hat manufacturing facility was the initial in the city. In 1809, Russell White and also Oliver Burr joined him. Throughout the initial years of the 19th century, the city's hat manufacturing facility created 18 hats a week.
The hat factory grew to become the largest in the USA by 1900. It also made hats for the British royal family members. The hatting industry experienced several lockouts and also strikes, consisting of one in 1917. As a result of this labor quarrel, the hatting market in Danbury remained in decrease by the very early 1920s.
In the late nineteenth century, Danbury's hat factory lay at 419 Eleventh Road. It was a classic piece of Americana. The factory facade still exists. It mixes in with the exteriors of the surrounding Nineteenth Century structures.
In the 1950s, the Danbury Rough Hat Company was the last hat business in the city. The city's hatting sector was virtually extinct. As the demand for hats fell, neighborhood entrepreneur tried to bring in other industries to Danbury.
Throughout the 1920s, the Stetson company was the largest hat manufacturing service in the world. It produced a number of hats, consisting of those with hair as well as beaver pelts. Stetson hats ended up being prominent with the "Roaring Twenties" era, along with those used by western movie celebrities. Stetson's production numbers were reduced in the 1960s and also 1970s, but the business has because been discovered by a brand-new generation.
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Relation between solutions to Yang-Baxter equations, integrability and exact solvability?
How does the functional Bethe Ansatz work?
Is there a systematic way to find solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation independent of the context (statistical physics in 2d or braids etc) ? And if yes can someone please a) sketch the procedure, b) provide some reference, c) comment on possible generalization to the tetrahedron equations?
As far as b) is concerned I have only seen some solutions in terms of statistical physics (e.g. Van Nieuwenhuizen notes on QFT). So, I would really find extremely useful some reference on the subject.
A good place to start would be Baxter's book "Exactly Solvable Models in Statistical Mechanics". See also the books by Michio Jimbo: Book1 and Book2 (this is a collection edited by Jimbo). Both approach it from the viewpoint of statistical mechanics and/or representation of affine algebras.
Highly recommend Baxter's book as suggested by Suresh. For methods of solution of the YB equation a good place to get started is "Braiding Operators are Universal Quantum Gates" by Lomonaco & Kauffman and references therein.
Another very useful reference is Zamolodchikov's classic work which you can find at http://projecteuclid.org/euclid.cmp/1103909139, where the physical origin of the tetrahedron equation is explained.
A method outlined by Grime entitled the hook fusion procedure provides a way to construct new solutions to the Young-Baxter equation. The construction differs from the standard approach of decomposing the Young diagram into its rows and columns by instead using 'hooks.' The thesis is here: http://arxiv.org/abs/0708.1109.


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At the India Art Fair 2018, a lot of the attention will be on works with impactful political content, especially in the section, 'Insights into the cultural landscapes of neighbouring countries', by artists from the subcontinent. One among the more provocative works is Unveiling Womanhood by Tayeba Begum Lipi from Bangladesh, where she appears in a video wearing a hijab (veil) made of stainless steel razor blades, screened inside a room decorated with hundreds of colourful blouses.
Alongside, Yasir Waqas, a graduate from National College of Arts, Lahore, will look at matters of belief and conflict. "My work addresses the contradictions within a system, which can lead to inner destruction, and on a macro level, infect the whole society," he says.
Concerns such as Yasir's are not isolated. Zoya Siddiqui, a graduate from Beaconhouse, Lahore, and currently a Fulbright scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, will show two photo series — Blind Views and Public Views — based on her interactions in the public and private domain, in upstate New York and in Lahore.
Rithika Merchant, an Indian artist based in Barcelona, Spain, addresses issues of mass displacement and forced migration in her work. Whereas, Sudipta Das from Assam, a fourth-generation migrant from Bangladesh, extends the concerns in an installation that captures "the emotional disoriented state of refugees". Sudipta observes, "Our homelessness has ushered in a restless state of disorientation — of being both here and there — always moving and re-moving." Her work thus creates "the impression of a cluster of migrants, huddled together as a fearful, vulnerable bunch, in an embodiment of the harsh wounds of migration and alienation".
What is political art, in your view?
Riyas Komu: 'Political art' is not a category, it is a wide-ranging argument. It defies easy categorisation because many of the artists, while not being explicitly political, are in fact responding to the times in their own way. So I don't think political art needs to have the obviousness of protest or activism. It can be subdued and be indirect. And many people's politics is not with the State, it's with their community, discrimination or issues generally not discussed, or sometimes it's with art itself. Wouldn't that also be political art? I am unsure how to define or identify political art in a time like this. I don't think we should overstate what art can do in a society, whether political or not. But as only art can do what it can do, we must protect it.
Zoya Siddiqui: I believe political art explores difference, hierarchy, power, social relations, etc. It may do that through any form, be it performance or protest. I do believe that ethics in this exploration are important, and that the artist be cognisant of their own social position in relation to everything.
How would you distinguish political art as a form by itself?
Avijit Dutta: 'Political art' aims to initiate and trigger the thought process of viewers. It is often quoted that the greatest of reforms start inside the minds of the people. In sync with this belief, politically or socially relevant art works on the minds of viewers. And, since it converses directly with the mind and soul of onlookers, it is a strong means to initiate change in our surroundings.
Yasir Waqas: To me, political art, 'the term', refers to art made with the intention of provoking a viewer to see things differently or take a step to do something about an issue.
How do you perceive artworks that make a political statement?
Tayeba Begum Lipi: In South Asia, we all live within a political atmosphere. But political statements in artworks are not an obligation. From time to time, though, I do work on political issues — especially, the Partition and border concerns in the subcontinent have a great impact in some of my works.
Rithika Merchant: I see two ways to perceive political statements in a piece of art. The artist may have created a piece as a specific political statement or the artist may have created a more universal artwork that resonates with a particular political situation of the time. I strive to make art that is more in the second category. My work is often triggered by a specific event that has taken place, and links to more universal ideas relating to that initial feeling as well.
Is it essential, in your view, for artists today to make a political statement?
Tayeba Begum Lipi: I do not believe in chances. It depends on someone's personal and professional life, beliefs and feelings about society and surroundings. Artists are human beings and, of course, many of them believe in a kind of responsibility for society. But then again, artists are not newspapers, and there is no pressure to work on political issues. There are several artists gaining visibility without doing politically charged works.
Riyas Komu: I have been creating works of art that have political undertones since the early stages of my career. I don't see them as 'political art', I see them as art. I don't consider my art as a means to carry a message or to make statements. I see them as an archive of our times. I think it's also a reflection of the time and space where I grew up and live now. My latest works explore the recent fractures in the cohesiveness of our democratic systems and co-dependence.
Yasir Waqas: It is every artist's responsibility to make people conscious about problems in society. More artists should produce works which question beliefs and ideologies. I also think art should be more publicly displayed, to get larger viewership, as it is a reflection of the people themselves. For that to happen, we need to practice and preach tolerance first. In many cultural settings, not all art is accepted or tolerated. Art is a form of expression. You may not like one's medium or the thought, but that doesn't take away his or her right to express it.
Would you like to produce more politically charged artworks?
Hasanul Isyraf Idris: To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. I have no objection to political art, nor do I have strong opinions about it. As such, political opinions might emerge occasionally in my visual art practice. I am not obligated to be political, yet at times, I feel compelled to rise up and speak through my artwork, and at times I prefer to be silent. I feel that socio-political situations are relevant and related to my body of work in this phase of my practice. Among my works, HOL (Higher Order Love) Chapter 2.3, Wound : Environment of Naga and Doubt resonates concerns of migration, oppression and discrimination.
Avijit Dutta: My work evolves from personal experiences and contemplations, it imbibes and portrays different conflicts of the human minds more than any political overview or statement. And, yet, it's always good to see politically inspired works. An artist is a part and parcel of society, and if he has something to say, he does so in his medium of expression. A socially or politically charged work often brings to notice many intricate aspects of society, which often go unnoticed. According to me, such works are doorways towards unveiling the core aspects about our existential realities.
The idea: "All art is political in the sense that it engages society in some way, either influencing or influenced by it" — does this apply to your practice?
Riyas Komu: Yes. But, I don't set out to make political art, or art that has the effect of sloganeering. The art I make is a response to our time. It is informed by our histories, lived experiences, and the socio-political spheres of our lives.
Rithika Merchant: We are at a time when now, more than ever, we are seeing a lot of social issues that have lurked below the surface, bubbling up. It's an urgent time. This weighs on me and I find it difficult to make art about anything that is not a response to this.
Sudipta Das: I believe that any artwork or project reflects the socio-cultural and political context that surrounds it. While some are more blatant in putting out those concerns, others are more subtle, and their works voice those concerns in a more latent manner. I have to agree that political issues influence my art. However, this is spontaneous. I try to connect to political issues from an emotional point of view. Thus, the pain and anxiety of the migrants become important to me as I share somewhat similar emotions as a descendant of a migrant family. Through stories and images, I have developed a consciousness towards such issues and hold them close to my heart.
Do you agree that all art is inherently political in nature?
Tayeba Begum Lipi: In a broader sense, yes. Not all, but most of it. My work often reflects questions of gender, LGBT community, dislocation, relocation, and so on.
Hasanul Isyraf Idris: Yes, I do agree, even the art scene can be political. For example, participation at art fairs also need certain considerations. Almost everything is relevant to politics and political strategy.
Yasir Waqas: All Art Is Political. Whether it deals with personal or societal issues, at one point or the other, it affects the viewer, and the art world, raises questions or at times brings to light issues that are ignored. Politics directly affects all of us, whether one has a disposition or not, and it also affects the art, which is a product of our social conditioning.
Zoya Siddiqui: I believe all artwork is inherently political — we are all inevitably a part of social relations and power dynamics. Everything is politically pertinent, since it reveals those dynamics, whether the artist does it consciously or not.
We see a number of artists addressing social issues today. How effective do you believe their attempts are to truly make a difference?
Zoya Siddiqui: An artist working politically may not produce change necessarily, but she may dream of it or at least produce the hope or trigger for it. For instance, the Awami Art Collective created an installation in Jinnah Bagh, Lahore, listing the deaths of the marginalised Shia community through sectarian violence. The list triggered people to stop, read, think and contemplate. The work may not have ended sectarian violence, but it affected people who encountered it, in the hope for a ripple. The effectiveness of a political work is therefore unknowable, but it might be increased by helping artists gain visibility through support.
Hasanul Isyraf Idris: These are definitely issues not to be taken lightly. In the Malaysian context of censorship, racial and religious matters are extremely sensitive issues, and penalties can be quick and harsh. There are things to consider before a statement is made.
A lot of art tends to get discussed in select groups. How would you like to extend appreciation in a more inclusive rather than exclusive manner?
Zoya Siddiqui: The aesthetics and language of a project that desires to be accessible and inclusive must emerge from the people. For such a project, the institution of galleries and museums needs to be challenged. There is a lot of interesting work done in public spaces now.
What ultimately makes a powerful work of art?
Rithika Merchant: A powerful work of art conveys ideas and emotion. It expresses something visually that sometimes cannot be put into words. Life, humanity and all that comes with it is not always beautiful, and art that reflects this may not be conventionally beautiful either. Sometimes, art can be confrontational and uncomfortable. This does not make it any less impactful.
Avijit Dutta: Sometimes, the use of a non-conventional medium not only strengthens the artist's dialogue, but also makes it more inviting and fascinating. Being visually appealing is not what art aims at, but 'expression' is the most needed element. Beauty can be an added advantage, but without expression, it will be a like a body without soul.
Riyas Komu: At a time when 140 characters (now 280?) count as a complete thought, maybe the role of art is to highlight the resistance born of complexity — of the dissent implicit in artistic works, perhaps occasionally to remind us that some things cannot be condensed for convenience.
Hasanul Isyraf Idris: I keep an open mind. Fundamentally, an artist should have the freedom to express their thoughts. Artists from all over the world respond individually, collectively and parallel to each other on issues such as oppression, LGBT, and feminism. These acts would not necessarily result in an ideal or utopian environment, but they are gestures of hope for a better world.
India Art Fair 2018 is on from February 9-12 in New Delhi.


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No Flying Solo in Cuba
Graham Sowa
HAVANA TIMES — I'm at the Dr. Salvador Allende Hospital in Cerro, a neighborhood in south-central Havana. Because the hospital is named after a somewhat recent historical figure and socialist martyr my expectation was to find a building of Soviet construction: an uninspired structure from the later half of last century.
Instead I find myself at a hospital campus that should be the set of any period movie set in 19th century Europe.
There are dozens of structures, most of them serving as wards. In a typical ward a central hallway divides the two sides of the building. Each side is a series of rooms with three to four beds, night stands, and chairs. Giant patios surround each building, and it is common that patients pass their time outside, taking intravenous drips with them.
Some of the buildings have been recently renovated. Others are shells of their former selves, in disuse, and look to be the source of raw materials to keep the other buildings in functioning condition. There is plenty of green space, with gardens and walkways around all the buildings. My favorite quite moments are in the early morning hours looking up at the silhouettes of the royal palms against a night sky made starless by the city lights.
The hospital grew to its grandeur in the early 20th century, before its namesake was even born. Looking around at the old buildings and the massiveness of what the hospital was in its heyday it is no wonder that it used to be the principal hospital of La Habana.
In those days, when the links of first generation Spanish immigrants were stronger with their European homeland than they are today, the hospital was called the Covadonga. The Covadonga is the name of a city and famous battle, fought over a thousand years ago, in Spain between the Asturians (Christian) and the Moors (Muslim).
The battle was won by the Asturians, who claimed the right to establish the Kingdom of Asturia. Thus the principal administration building at the hospital still bears the name "Asturias". Almost every other hospital ward building has been given newer, more revolutionary names.
It was in between the building "Asturias" and the hospital ward "Jesus Menendez" that I learned what it was like to be in a class group with only Cubans. It was my second day of class and after leaving "Asturias" where we receive lecture at eight in the morning.
After class I walked to the hospital ward "Jesus Menendez" to start rounds. I looked for my classmates before seeing our professor who then asked me where the others were. I said I didn't know and she assigned me a room to attend to.
About twenty minutes later my classmates, all together, walked the ward. I saw from a distance as their confidence in me was all but destroyed. The professor started asking them where they were. They said that class had just gotten out. A lie, yes, but considering how people treat time here it is not that big of a lie to say something "just happened" even if it passed more than 30 minutes ago.
So the professor then points to me, and asked how I arrived at the ward half an hour ago if class just got out. I was met with at least six sets of scornful eyes. I blew their cover story.
Later that day, with administrative ears out of hearing distance one of the Cuban group members told me, kindly, but with no uncertainty, that we were all to meet below the "Asturias" building after class to walk together to the ward. There was to be no flying solo.
So the next day we all met after class, at the designated spot. Several were visibly relieved to see me, and I offered apologies for what had happened yesterday. From there we all walked to a cafeteria on campus to get a bread with cheese and sugary drink. When we arrived to the wards, a bit late, the professor didn't even notice the time. Because we had all arrived together she assumed that all was right with the world.
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Graham Sowa: I've been living in Cuba for three years now. I would like to blame my obvious hair loss seen in this updated photo on the rigors of life here and medical school, but it is probably just genetic. I've made some of the strongest friendships during my time in Cuba from other writers on this website. The strength of those friendships has almost restored my faith that the online world can lead to offline and real life change. On that same note I've adjusted to using internet one or two hours a month. In the meantime I have rediscovered things like flipping through the pages of books, writing stuff down by hand, and having to admit that I don't know something instead of rapidly looking up the answer on Google while the teacher isn't looking.
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3 thoughts on "No Flying Solo in Cuba"
Lawrence W
I do enjoy reading stories like this in HT. The only downside is having to read the propagandist crap you insist on interjecting. I could ignore it, as one ignores ads in your country, but we both know that bullshit seeps through, which is why you do it. So that's why I do what I do.
You write that Graham's vignette "is a real world example of one of the major differences in society between Cuba and the US." Absolutely correct, but you fail to understand, or note, what the difference represents – competition vs cooperation.
You see " every man for himself-style competition" as an ideal as opposed to cooperative behaviour.
You see 'getting ahead' – being "accepted into a better residency program" – as a prime motivation factor – representing getting ahead of your fellow citizens.
You see "every minute" of our lives needing to be spent servicing getting ahead, as opposed to living cooperatively.
Cubans obviously march to a different drummer. They are NOT capitalist Americans.
Why are you compelled to foist the values of your country onto Cuba? It is what imperialists have always done. You must feel threatened by Cuban values, otherwise you would not insist on offering your 'perspective' at every opportunity.
See you down the line.
Thanks Graham for your very enjoyable vignette that incorporates Cuban history with personal experience – one of the reasons I adore reading HT!
This is a real world example of one of the major differences in society between Cuba and the US. In US medical schools, it is ëvery man for himself-style¨ competition. No group of students would collude to shave off valuable time otherwise meant for instruction. Why? Because this instruction time comes at a very high price and every minute of it is valued. Moreoever, each student is aware earlyuvk3 on that the better they do in medical school, the more likely they will be accepted into a better residency program. The lack of competition, even in Cuban medical schools, surely must have an impact on Cuban society. In this case, it simply means a stolen half hour but elsewhere?


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Women's Basketball / December 24, 2014
No. 20 Iowa to Host Penn State in B1G Opener
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Game Notes: Penn State
THE SETTING:
The 20th-ranked University of Iowa women's basketball team (9-2) hosts Penn State (3-8) on Sunday in its Big Ten opener. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. (CT) on Mediacom Court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Game 12 | Penn State (3-8) at #20 Iowa (9-2)
Date: Sunday, Dec. 28 | 2 p.m. (CT)
Location: Iowa City, Iowa | Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Live Stream: BTN Plus
Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network
Radio (online): Hawkeye All-Access
Live Coverage: GameTracker | Twitter Updates (@iowawbb)
All-Time Series: Penn State leads, 26-18
QUICK HITS:
? Bethany Doolittle needs seven points (993) to become the 33rd 1,000 career point scorer in program history, and the third member of this team to score 1,000 career points.
? The Hawkeyes won at No. 9 Penn State on Feb. 6, 2014, 73-70, in the last meeting between the two teams.
? Iowa's NCAA RPI is 11. The Hawkeyes are second among Big Ten teams (Nebraska is No. 7).
? Iowa is ranked No. 23 in the Associated Press Top-25 poll and No. 20 in the USA Today Coaches poll.
? Iowa ranks second nationally in 3-point field goal percentage (41.9%). Melissa Dixon is fifth in 3-pointers/game (3.8).
? Dixon made 10 3-pointers (10-of-14) in Iowa's 100-98 win at Drake on Dec. 21, setting a new school record. The previous school record was seven, accomplished five times in program history, twice by Dixon. The NCAA and Big Ten record for 3-pointers in a single game is 12.
? Dixon is tied with Jaime Printy for second in program history with 252 3-pointers. Lindsey Meder is first (261). Printy and Dixon are tied for the seventh most in Big Ten history.
? Iowa set the school record for scoring offense (78.2) last season, leading the league in scoring while notching the second-most points in a season in Big Ten history (2,814). The Hawkeyes rank 14th nationally this season (82.2).
? Ally Disterhoft has scored in double figures in 25 of her 28 career starts. Iowa is 22-6 when Disterhoft starts.
? Iowa senior Samantha Logic, the NCAA's active career assists leader (691), ranks seventh in assists in Big Ten history.
? Iowa is the only Big Ten team, and one of only 14 teams in the country, to appear in the last seven NCAA Tournaments. There are 349 Division I teams.
? Iowa was picked to finish third behind Maryland and Michigan State in the Coaches Big Ten preseason rankings.
Single game women's basketball tickets are $12 for adults. Youth — high school-aged and younger — are admitted free to all weekday games, including Friday night games. Youth tickets for weekend games cost $8. Youth — five years old and younger — are admitted free to all games. UI students are admitted free with student ID. Tickets are available by visiting the ticket office at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, calling 1-800-IA-HAWKS, or online at hawkeyesports.com.
WATCH THE ACTION:
Sunday's contest can be seen on BTN Plus.
AUDIO COVERAGE:
Brent Balbinot and Shelley Till will call the action for the Hawkeye Radio Network. Hawkeye fans can listen to the contest on the Hawkeye Radio Network (AM-800 KXIC in Iowa City, AM-1360 KMJM in Cedar Rapids, AM-1040 WHO in Des Moines) or on the Hawkeye All-Access page of hawkeyesports.com. Balbinot is in his 11th season as Iowa's play-by-play voice, while Till is in her 10th providing analysis.
FOLLOW THE ACTION:
Hawkeye fans can also follow the game via live stats. The link can be accessed on the women's basketball schedule page of hawkeyesports.com.
HAWKEYES IN BIG TEN PLAY:
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder is a three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2001, 2008 and 2010). She has guided Iowa to 10 upper-division finishes in the Big Ten in 14 seasons. Iowa won a share of the Big Ten regular season championship in 2008 and finished in a three-way tie for second in 2009. The Hawkeyes clinched a share of the title in 2008 with a win at Wisconsin in the regular season finale (March 2, 2008).
Since the 2008 season, Iowa has finished first once, second twice, third twice, fourth once, and seventh once.
SCOUTING PENN STATE:
? Penn State is 3-8 on the season, and 0-2 on the road, falling at Syracuse (61-39) and at Hartford (62-57).
? Three Nittany Lions are averaging double figures: Lindsey Spann (15.6), Sierra Moore (12.6), and Candice Agee (11.2).
? Penn State has won three-straight Big Ten titles, and reached the NCAA Sweet Sixteen last season.
? The Nittany Lions are coached by Coquese Washington. She is in her eighth season.
? Penn State leads the all-time series, 26-18.
? Iowa's last win over Penn State in Iowa City came during the 2008-09 season, when the Hawkeyes won 97-89 in three overtimes.
THE LAST MEETING — IOWA WINS AT NO. 9 PENN STATE:
? The Hawkeyes won at No. 9 Penn State on Feb. 6, 73-70, giving UI head coach Lisa Bluder her 269th career win at Iowa, tying her with C. Vivian Stringer as the all-time winningest coach in program history.
? The win marked Iowa's first victory over a top-10 foe since defeating No. 10 Michigan State, 66-64, on Jan. 27, 2011.
? The victory marked the Hawkeyes' first over a top-10 team away from Iowa City since defeating No. 7 Purdue, 75-70, in the 2001 Big Ten Tournament title game (March 4, 2001), and Iowa's first in a true road game since winning at No. 9 Southern California, 50-49, on Dec. 30, 1993.
? Samantha Logic finished with her second triple-double of the season, and third of her career (14 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists).
? Ally Disterhoft equaled a career high with 24 points, missing only one shot (8-of-9 field goals, 3-of-3 3-pointers, 5-of-5 free throws).
? Melissa Dixon (13 points) and Theairra Taylor (10 points) also finished in double figures.
? Iowa and Penn State both finished with 30 points in the paint. The Nittany Lions opened the game with a 12-0 advantage.
? The Hawkeyes led 63-58 with 8:16 to play, before Penn State went on a 10-0 run to grab a 68-63 lead with 4:26 remaining. Iowa answered, as Theairra Taylor converted a layup and Ally Disterhoft nailed a 3-pointer to even the score at 68 with 3:32 to play.
? Iowa ended the game on a 10-2 run over the final 4:26.
IOWA PICKED 3RD; LOGIC NAMED ALL-BIG TEN:
Iowa has been picked to finish third behind Maryland and Michigan State in the 2014-15 Coaches Big Ten preseason rankings, while senior Samantha Logic has been named preseason All-Big Ten by league media and coaches.
Logic earned honorable mention All-America honors from the Associated Press and the WBCA as a junior last year. The Racine, Wisconsin, native was a unanimous first team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches, and a first team selection by the media to become the 18th Iowa player to garner first team All-Big Ten honors — the most of any Big Ten program.
THE STATE SWEEP:
? The Hawkeyes finished 3-0 this season against in-state rivals, and are 20-4 against Drake, Iowa State and UNI since the start of the 2007-08 season.
? Iowa defeated UNI on Nov. 25 in Iowa City, 73-45.
? The Hawkeyes downed Iowa State on Dec. 11, 76-67, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
? Iowa won at Drake, 100-98, on Dec. 21.
DIXON SETS 3-POINT RECORD IN WIN AT DRAKE:
? Senior Melissa Dixon made 10 3-pointers (10-of-14) in Iowa's 100-98 win at Drake on Dec. 21, setting a new school record. The previous school record was seven, accomplished five times in program history, twice by Dixon. The NCAA and Big Ten record for 3-pointers in a single game is 12. She finished with 31 points.
? Dixon was named to the Big Ten Player of the Week Honor Roll.
1,000-POINT CLUB:
? Four members of this year's team have reached, or have the potential to reach 1,000 career points this season.
? Senior Samantha Logic (1,215 points) ranks 21st on Iowa's all-time scoring list. Lisa Long is 20th (1,230).
? Senior Melissa Dixon (1,138 points) is 25th. Cara Consuegra is 24th (1,147).
? Senior Bethany Doolittle has 993 career points. She needs seven points to become the 33rd career member of the 1,000-point club.
? Sophomore Ally Disterhoft has 644 career points. She tallied 474 in 36 games as a freshman last year (13.2 per game), and is averaging 15.5 points per game this season.
MOVING UP CAREER CHARTS:
? Samantha Logic (691 career assists) surpassed Cara Consuegra (1997-2001; 576) as Iowa's all-time assists leader during Iowa's win at Illinois on March 2, 2014, in the regular season finale last season. She ranks seventh in Big Ten history. Nebraska's Lindsey Moore is sixth with 699 career assists.
? Melissa Dixon is tied for second in 3-pointers on Iowa's all-time list (252) with Jaime Printy. Lindsey Meder holds the school record (261).
? Bethany Doolittle is third all-time with 204 career blocks. Tangela Smith is second with 235.
IOWA RANKED FOR THE 7TH-STRAIGHT WEEK THIS SEASON:
Iowa is No. 23 in this week's Associated Press Top-25 poll and No. 20 in the USA Today Coaches poll. Iowa has been ranked in each of the first seven weeks this year: preseason (19/19), week 2 (18/18), week 3 (17/16), week 4 (22/19), week 5 (24/24), week 6 (23/24), and week 7 (23/20).
In the AP Poll, Nebraska is the highest-ranked Big Ten team (No. 12), followed by Maryland (No. 15), Rutgers (No. 17), Michigan State (No. 20), and Iowa (No. 23). Northwestern is receiving votes.
The Hawkeyes finished the 2013-14 season ranked 19th in the AP Top-25 poll, and 26th (receiving votes) in the USA Today Coaches poll. Iowa was ranked for eight weeks last season in the AP poll, and received votes in nine additional weeks.
MOST B1G VICTORIES:
Head coach Lisa Bluder has 138 career Big Ten victories (138-92), surpassing former Ohio State head coach Jim Foster (136) for the fourth-most in league history. Rene Portland of Penn State has the most in conference history (176). Former Hawkeye head coach and current Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer is second with 169 wins, and Karen Langeland of Michigan State has the third most (156).
ANOTHER TRIPLE-DOUBLE:
Senior Samantha Logic notched her fifth career triple-double on Nov. 22, tallying 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead Iowa over Dayton in the Hawkeye Challenge title game. She is tied for the fifth-most triple-doubles in NCAA history, and has the most of any player as a member of the Big Ten. Suzie McConnell of Penn State (1985-88) and Louella Tomlinson of St. Mary's (CA) (2008-11) hold the career record with seven. Stanford's Nicole Powell (2001-04) and Alyssa Thomas of Maryland (2011-14) both posted six in their careers. Logic, Joskeen Garner (Northwestern State, 1993-96), Shalee Lehning (Kansas State, 2006-09), and Brittney Griner (Baylor, 2010-13), all have five career triple-doubles.
PESCHEL NAMED TO ALLSTATE GOOD WORKS TEAM:
Junior Kali Peschel has been nominated for the 2015 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team®. This prestigious community service award recognizes a distinguished group of student-athletes who have demonstrated a commitment to enriching the lives of others and contributing to the greater good in their communities.
Peschel, a junior from Sauk Centre, Minnesota, has played in every game for the Hawkeyes the last two seasons, making 22 starts. She was a 2014 Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
NCAA STREAK BEST IN BIG TEN:
Iowa is the only Big Ten team, and one of only 14 teams in the country, to appear in the last seven NCAA Tournaments. There are 349 Division I teams.
Iowa is 1-of-21 teams to advance to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons. The Hawkeyes, a No. 6 seed in the 2014 NCAA Tournament, defeated 11th-seeded Marist in the First Round, 87-65, marking the fourth-largest margin of victory in an NCAA Tournament game in program history.
HAWKEYES AT CARVER-HAWKEYE ARENA:
The Hawkeyes are 356-101 (.778) all-time inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and 11-6 in NCAA Tournament games. Iowa went 14-4 at home last season, and is 96-23 in its last 119 games inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa's 14 home wins a year ago equaled the second-highest single-season total in program history. The 14 wins were the most in Iowa City since the Hawkeyes finished 14-0 in the 1995-96 season. Iowa also won 14 home games in 1988-89 (14-0), 1987-88 (14-0), 1986-87 (14-1), 1985-86 (14-1). The program record for home wins is 15, as the Hawkeyes finished 15-0 in 1992-93. Iowa advanced to the NCAA Final Four that season.
Iowa travels to Rutgers for its Big Ten road opener on Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. (CT). The contest can be seen live on BTN.


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AES Unveils AES Kilroot Advancion® Energy Storage Array
By Our Energy Storage Team
AES UK & Ireland today officially launched the AES Kilroot Advancion® Energy Storage Array along with Junior Ministers Jennifer McCann and Emma Pengelly from the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, along with 120 visitors from Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland, Europe and the United States. The event was followed by a tour with deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
The Array, located in Kilroot Power Station in Carrickfergus, is the largest advanced energy storage system in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The array represents a significant investment in the future of Northern Ireland's energy infrastructure and is the first step in delivering a 100 MW energy storage facility that would provide £8.5 million in system savings per annum and the equivalent of 123,000 tonnes of CO2 eliminated each year .
Speaking after a tour of the facility, deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, said: "The energy environment is constantly changing and energy storage has the potential to benefit all of us by lowering costs, helping the environment and improving security of supply to our homes and businesses. It is also an important factor as we look to decarbonise our energy supplies. I thank AES and congratulate them on their achievements and wish them every success with their proposals for full-scale deployment of the Array."
The Advancion array provides 10 MW of interconnected energy storage, equivalent to 20 MW of flexible resource, and utilises the company's Advancion energy storage platform. Advancion 4, the latest design introduced in November 2015, is a complete, battery-based alternative to traditional peaking power plants and pumped hydroelectric storage projects that provides a dependable, smart and cost-competitive means to support a reliable, low carbon electricity system for the Northern Ireland economy.
Enterprise, Trade & Investment Minister Jonathan Bell welcomed the Array as an additional tool to help support security of supply for Northern Ireland. "AES has extensive experience in developing battery storage arrays. I am sure this project will provide valuable insight into the contribution this technology can make to manage our energy demands. Ability to meet demand for electricity is one of the highest priorities for any Government. Energy drives economies and having available a source of power which can respond quickly to help meet demand at peak times can make an important contribution to system security."
AES UK & Ireland President, Carla Tully said, "As the global leader in battery energy storage, AES is proud to bring our Advancion technology to the UK and Ireland. We've seen unprecedented interest in our operating facility in Northern Ireland as a model for energy storage development around the world."
Since 5 January 2016, the Array has been operating as a fully commercial project within the system operator's existing Harmonised Ancillary Services system. Additionally, Innovate UK is providing Energy Catalyst funding for Queen's University Belfast to investigate the full potential of energy storage to benefit the UK and Ireland electricity systems by analysing the impact of this array.
Mark Thompson, Innovate UK's Lead Technologist for Energy Systems, said: "Northern Ireland has a much higher proportion of renewable electricity than the rest of the UK. As the proportion of low-cost renewables continues to grow and as grid-scale battery storage costs rapidly decrease, this project is an invaluable window into the future of the wider UK energy system. The AES project is therefore a perfect opportunity to demonstrate the network value and the business case for electricity storage at this scale in a real world environment."
The 10 MW array is a crucial first step towards a planned 100 MW energy storage array adjacent to Kilroot Power Station, which would be among the largest in the world. Globally, AES owns and operates the world's largest advanced energy storage fleet, with 116 MW in operation, and a further 268 MW in construction or late stage development.
Speaking at the launch Junior Minister, Jennifer McCann said: "I welcomed the opportunity to visit this important investment by AES Group. I understand this investment has resulted in local contractors and sub contractors helping to deliver this important pilot project. The visit today has provided a great opportunity to visit this operating facility which I can see from being here has attracted considerable interest from academia, regulators and industry. I wish everyone involved with this project every success.
Junior Minister Emma Pengelly said: "The Kilroot and Ballylumford plants provide approximately 70% of Northern Ireland's installed generating capacity. The Array is the largest advanced energy storage system in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and represents a significant investment in the future of Northern Ireland's energy infrastructure. I congratulate the AES team on their achievements and wish them every success with this highly innovative and important project."
About AES UK & Ireland
AES UK & Ireland is the owner and operator of Ballylumford and Kilroot Power Stations in Northern Ireland. AES has operated in Northern Ireland since 1992. AES won the 2015 Allianz Arts & Business 2015 Business of the Year, and is the only company to achieve silver accreditation in Business in the Community NI's CORE corporate sustainability certification. To learn more, please visit www.aesukireland.com or @aes_ukireland on Twitter.
About AES Energy Storage Solutions
AES is a leader in commercial energy storage solutions, which improve flexibility and reliability of the power system, and provide customers with a complete alternative to traditional peaking power plants. The company's Advancion® 4 energy storage solution is available for sale to leading utilities, power markets, and independent power producers, and AES can manage installations from concept to operation with a market-proven solution that integrates best in class battery and power conversion technologies. AES introduced the first grid-scale advanced battery-based energy storage solution in commercial operations in 2008 and operates the largest fleet of battery-based storage assets in service today. AES has a total of 384 MW of interconnected energy storage, equivalent to 768 MW of flexible resource, in operation, construction or late stage development in six countries. To learn more, please visit www.aesenergystorage.com or @aes_es on Twitter.
The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is a Fortune 200 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 18 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce of 18,500 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world's changing power needs. Our 2014 revenues were $17 billion and we own and manage $39 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.
About Innovate UK
Innovate UK are the UK's innovation agency. We work with people, companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy - delivering productivity, new jobs and exports and keeping the UK globally competitive in the race for future prosperity. For further information and to stay updated on the latest news from visit www.gov.uk/innovateuk, follow us on Twitter at @innovateuk or subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
Safe Harbour Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as achievements of planned productivity improvements and incremental growth investments at normalized investment levels and rates of return consistent with prior experience.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A "Risk Factors" and Item 7: Management's Discussion & Analysis in AES' 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K dated on or about February 25, 2015 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding Exhibits) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com.
This post was written by a member of the our energy storage team.
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Dear Ally Family , I'm so sorry for your loss. When we lose a loved one in death, we may become overwhelmed by grief. The Bible tells us that Jesus wept when his dear friend Lazarus died. Yet, just minutes later Jesus performed an astounding miracle of raising Lazarus back to life!In doing so, he gave all mankind solid grounds for faith in the amazing promise he had made earlier when he said: "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear [Jesus'] voice and come out." (John 5:28, 29) May the precious hope of a resurrection to life on a paradise earth comfort you during this time.


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Andrew Muir may refer to:

Andrew Muir (chess player), Scottish chess player
Andrew Muir (politician), member of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland

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Andrew Muirhead, 15th-century bishop of Glasgow


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Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) or Menstrual hygiene management (MHM)
Awareness raising and reducing taboos
Article: Long-running advocacy in Nepal to realize menstrual health and hygiene for all
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Machrine Birungi is a communications professional, award winning news reporter, writer, and journalist, with a passion for telling stories that help people make informed decisions. She is currently a social media analyst at the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council in Geneva.
03 Jul 2020 10:24 #30228 by Mbirungi
I'd like to bring to your attention an Interview conducted with Mr Gunaraj Shrestha,the National Convener of Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Partners' Alliance (MHMPA) in Nepal.
The title of the article is: Long-running advocacy in Nepal to realize menstrual health and hygiene for all
"In health, we need to mainstream menstrual health and hygiene into all health-related plans and programmes, as it is still not a priority in the WASH sector. We also need investment in building menstruation-friendly toilets in all the schools and public offices. In Nepal, only 15% of women have access to sanitary pads, and 85% of women rely on used clothes. This unhygienic use of clothes without access to clean water can have a long-term impact on the health of women and girls. So, the government should invest in producing biodegradable and reusable sanitary pads."
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Q: Sharepoint Rest API: Create Folder Columns and set values for items I am looking for documentation to manage folder columns and ability to create the columns if not exists on the folder and set the values of these columns on the item using SharePoint REST APIs.
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But how to get the columns on the folder and how to create/update for items?
If anyone can point me to the documentation for all this would be great.

A: Found how pasting here if someone faces the same issue.
_api/web/GetFolderById(guid'<UniqueId>')}')/Properties

using the property vti_x005f_listid:
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to create field use same as above using POST, make sure the headers below
"Accept": "application/json;odata=verbose"
"Content-Type": "application/json;odata=verbose"

{
  "__metadata": {
    "type": "SP.Field"
  },
  "Title": "field title",
  "FieldTypeKind": 2, //single line
  "Required": "true/false",
  "EnforceUniqueValues": "true/false",
  "StaticName": "field name"
}

using the file as list item you can update the value similar to as you do with  listitem.GetItemByUniqueId which can be retrieved from the file.

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HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Deputy Secretary Sherman's Visit to Mongolia
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Visit to Mongolia
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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament Zandanshatar, Foreign Minister Battsetseg, and Deputy Foreign Minister Munkhjin during her visit to Ulaanbaatar from July 23 to July 25. During her meetings, the Deputy Secretary highlighted the importance of the U.S.-Mongolia Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to strengthen Mongolia's democratic institutions, enhance its sovereignty, and diversify its economy. The Deputy Secretary met with members of the Mongolian Armed Forces to express appreciation for Mongolia's sustained commitment to peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan. The Deputy Secretary also visited the Choijin Lama Temple Museum and learned about the preservation of Mongolian culture, from religious sites to traditional Mongolian script. She also met with staff at Mongolia's LGBT Center to learn about their work in promoting human rights for all people.
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Deputy Secretary of State Mongolia Office of the Spokesperson
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Tkatchenko
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Participation in the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the Indo-Pacific Consultations
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori


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There's been a lot of action since last month's column. We've had good results, not so good results, penalty shoot outs, a 'few' bookings and a sending off…and then there was the Lincoln debacle - the less said about that the better and by that, I'm not talking about the score line.
Looking forward, we've got Cheltenham at home on Saturday - a club our manager knows only too well! And with great crowds so far this season, a fantastic win away at Mansfield last week and the imminent arrival of a new grandstand, the park should be packed once again. I know Matt and the players are loving the hugely positive atmosphere at SJP, as are so many of the fans I speak to.
Whilst all the focus has been on what is looking like a spectacular new Stagecoach Stand, the Away End is beginning to take shape. To see the first few steels going into the ground for me was just as exciting, our old Away End with its pitiful exterior of corrugated iron, probably stemming back from the war (not sure which one), was always an embarrassment for me.
Of course, there are still improvements to make - you always can, and we always will - but it will be fantastic to have a completed ground we can be proud of for the first time in our history as a trust-owned club.
We were proud to be able to support Emergency Services Day on September 9 when members of our valuable emergency services were given a free ticket for the match.
This video from Glasgow Rangers really did hit an emotional chord for me, it's a sight for sore eyes to see the total and deserved respect poured upon our services. So, we were really pleased to do an event of our own which was well subscribed and appreciated. It is great for us to be able to give something back to those who put their lives on the line for us every day.
The Supporters' Trust continue to do their great work. They've recently put out a survey to gather the views of our fans. Make sure you've got your copy by emailing enquiries@weownexetercityfc.co.uk as we'd love to get your views on the future of YOUR club.
One thing that makes me very proud of the position I hold is the work that our club does in supporting so many great causes.
One particular event taking place this week means a lot to me. On Wednesday a group of cyclists set off from St James Park to cycle to Germany in memory of Jason Cloke who died from the genetic disease haemochromatosis.
This is close to my heart as I taught Jason when he was a student at Exeter College and I have a low level of the disease myself. And Jason's mum Jenny Lees is one of us – a true Exeter City stalwart, having previously been secretary of CITY Community Trust, she now oversees and manages the players' lunches.
Everybody knows that Gazza is an enigma, and there is certainly a feeling of anticipation about the event, which is almost as thrilling as the night itself. The commercial team has done an amazing job (about time too!), selling out 50 tables of 10.
It's great to see our Sporting Club Events continue to go from strength-to-strength, having hosted Parlour and Merson, Bryan Robson and now Gazza, I'm sure there will be another one soon – so watch this space.


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MethaneSAT picks SpaceX for satellite launch to track methane levels in Earth's atmosphere
By Samantha Mathewson published 13 January 21
MethaneSAT is a subsidiary of the Environmental Defense Fund.
An artist's illustration of MethaneSat, a methane-tracking satellite launching in October 2022 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. (Image credit: MethaneSat LLC)
A SpaceX rocket will launch a new satellite to track the amount of methane in Earth's atmosphere in 2022.
Called MethaneSAT, the small satellite is designed specifically to locate, quantify and track global methane emissions. SpaceX has signed on to launch the satellite into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket during a launch window that opens Oct. 1, 2022.
"This is a unique mission on an ambitious timeline," Steven Hamburg, co-leader of the MethaneSAT mission, said in a statement. "SpaceX offers the readiness and reliability we need to deliver our instrument into orbit and begin streaming emissions data as soon as possible. We couldn't ask for a more capable launch partner."
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MethaneSAT LLC is a subsidiary of the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). The organization first announced plans to develop its own methane-tracking satellite in April 2018. The MethaneSAT mission will provide global, high-resolution detection of methane emissions from oil and gas facilities, as well as measure emissions from other human-generated methane sources, with greater precision than existing satellites or other sensors, according to the statement.
The organization is also building an advanced platform to process the satellite data. This platform will automate complex analytics that otherwise take scientists weeks or months to complete, meaning data from the satellite will be freely shared online in just a few days. By making the MethaneSAT data widely available, the organization hopes that the satellite can be used to reduce methane emissions in target areas and help combat climate change around the world.
An early design for MethaneSat. (Image credit: EDF)
"Reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry is the fastest, most cost-effective way we have to slow the rate of [global] warming right now, even as we continue to decarbonize the energy system," Mark Brownstein, EDF Senior Vice President for Energy, said in the statement. "MethaneSAT is designed to create transparency and accountability to make sure companies and governments don't miss that opportunity."
The satellite is currently under construction after completing an intensive design process. The completion and launch of MethaneSAT is funded in part by a $100 million grant given to the EDF from the Bezos Earth Fund, according to the statement.
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Samantha Mathewson joined Space.com as an intern in the summer of 2016. She received a B.A. in Journalism and Environmental Science at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut. Previously, her work has been published in Nature World News. When not writing or reading about science, Samantha enjoys traveling to new places and taking photos! You can follow her on Twitter @Sam_Ashley13.
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