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Review: Adorama Flashpoint DV DSLR Matte Box Pro Complete Bundle 3
In this review we're going to look at the Adorama Flashpoint line of Cinema DSLR Gear. We're going to start off with a broadly compatible and modular system including the Mattebox, the Shoulder Rig, and the Follow Focus, and finish off (in a separate review) with Adorama's 7-inch LCD monitor.
By Shawn Lam
In this review we're going to look at the Adorama Flashpoint line of Cinema DSLR Gear. We're going to start off with the Mattebox, then move on to the Shoulder Rig, the Follow Focus, and finish off (in a separate review) with their 7-inch LCD monitor.
For these tests I'll be working with the Sony FS700, which is not in the DSLR line, but on Adorama's site they do feature the FS100 video camera, so the FS700 should still be a good match for this gear. You can see all the equipment we'll be working with in Figure 1 (below).
Figure 1. This image shows the mattebox on the FS700 with the French flags. Click the image to see it at full size.
Why a Matte Box? Why French Flags?
The purpose of the Matte Box and the French flags (shown in Figure 1) is to protect the lens and the camera and the imager and the sensor all from stray light. Flare coming in really reduces your picture quality. Unless you're J.J. Abrams and you want those dramatic lens flare effects, which are very hard to control, a French flag is one really efficient way at reducing the light. It works way better than the petal hoods on a DSLR lens. It just covers a larger area.
Everything's adjustable. It's strong. It's rigid. I can adjust the tension using the knobs on the bottom, shown in Figure 2 (below).
Figure 2. Adjusting the tension using the knobs on the bottom. Click the image to see it at full size.
It's very well made. One of the features of a Mattebox and French flag system is that it has filter rings. The Adorama Matte Box uses standard 4 x 4 filter rings. You can put in a variety of lens filters on then. Generally, people like putting in ND filters when they're using DSLRs, and one of the big reasons is that DSLRs lack neutral density filters.
If you want to achieve a shallow depth of field and you don't want to be running your shutter speed way up into the thousands, adding in a neutral density filter helps. There are two available on this Mattebox system. They just slide into the top as shown in Figure 3 (below).
Figure 3. Sliding in the filter ring. Click the image to see it at full size.
One of the nice features on this Matte Box system is the ability to rotate the filter, which is very important when you're working with a polarizer filter. Polarizers need to be rotated. ND filters and a lot of other filters just drop it straight in, but on a polarizer you definitely want the ability to rotate it, and this Mattebox has it.
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With only 250 incandescent or daylight-balanced lights, the Adorama Flashpoint 500C feels like a niche product suitable primarily for producers who need to support both incandescent and daylight-balanced light in single light. Given the improved mounting options and fit and finish, Jan Ozer reports that he'd buy it in a heartbeat if it offered all daylight-balanced bulbs.
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All of the items Adorama's Flashpoint product line are priced in the $200-$400 range, but quality-wise they're very good. They're not the most refined and precision instruments available, but they get the job done, and this 7-inch, 1280x800-resolution LCD monitor, which lists for $400, is no exception.
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IS JESUS CHRIST TRULY YOUR LORD?
LISTEN : It is very easy to call someone your master, but difficult to serve as a servant. People hate to serve, but loves to be served. (Matthew 20:25-28). My dear, loyalty is not in what you say, but in what you do. He who claims to love God must prove it by his act of obedience and loyalty to Him. In our verse of the day Jesus Christ says to his audience, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 7:21). Beloved, this statement should disturb the heart of anyone who wants to spend eternity with God. This statement reveals that, not all churchgoers will be saved when Christ will return to the earth. Not all who cast out demons in the name of Jesus Christ will be saved. Not all who prophesied in the name of Jesus Christ will be saved in the end. Not all who do miracles in his name will inherit the kingdom of God. Not all who do mighty works in his name will be saved (see Matthew 7:22-23). Friend, whatever we do in the name of the LORD without sincerity we will end up wasting our time, deceiving ourselves and destroying our lives. God wants us to carry out His works in the world, as much as He wants us to obey His words. As a matter of fact, no matter what you do in the name of the LORD, if it is not done to glorify His name you have just lost His approval and attracted His wrath instead. Beloved, be real in your service to God and always be conscious of eternity. Be wise!
1. Be sincere in your service to God and be dedicated to Him.
2. Do not be deceived by what God uses you to do, rather be focused on doing His will.
3. Never be a mere churchgoer, but rather strive to be faithful to God.
4. Be willing to serve the purpose of God in every situation no matter what.
Prayer : Heavenly Father, I thank you for your words today. Help me to be loyal and obedient to you as long as I live, in Jesus' name, amen.
Reflection : Whatever you do in the name of the LORD without sincerity you will end up wasting your time, deceiving yourself and destroying your life.
Faith Confession : Today, I confess that loyalty is not expressed by mere words, but by thoughtful actions. Therefore, I will express my loyalty to God by my actions, amen!
Biblical Fact : Did you know Joseph, the son of Jacob was buried at Shechem? (Joshua 24:32).
Today In History : February 5, 1971	Two Apollo 14 astronauts walk on the moon.
Stunning Fact: Did you know the Pacific Ocean is the world's largest?
A Word Of Blessing : You will make a difference. Today I prophesy to you, may God equip you with wisdom and understanding to serve Him faithfully for the rest of your life, in Jesus' name, amen!
LISTEN : Heaven is a lovely place to be. God wants us to share in His heavenly splendor and enjoy His unmatchable bliss. Therefore, He wants us to make heaven our goal by directing our thoughts towards pleasing Him. My dear, to please God you must guard your thoughts at all times. This is because, what you think about, to a great extent determines what you do or become. Thoughts trigger actions, and your actions will determine your success or failure in life. It will equally determine where you will spend eternity – heaven or hell. Good thoughts will produce good actions, and bad thoughts will produce bad actions. You cannot be different from what you think. (Proverbs 23:7a). That is why it is vital to direct your thoughts in line with the will of God. In our Bible verse , we are urged to think about things that are above and not about things that are on the earth. We should constantly desire the blessings that God has prepared for us in heaven. (1 Corinthians 2:9,10). We should bother ourselves with the things of heaven and abstain from the evil in the world. Besides, our minds should be consumed with thoughts of eternity with God. A kind of life God has chosen to terminate the miseries of humanity. Beloved, to enjoy eternity with God, you must be eager to please Him. Be wise!
Prayer : Blessed Father, I thank you for such a wonderful day. Help me to always fix my eyes on you as long as I live, amen!


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2 New MBTA Green Line Stations Open
By consolidating four stops along Commonwealth Avenue, the MBTA said it will shave off at least one minute of time for riders going in each direction.
By Diane Cho • Published November 15, 2021 • Updated on November 15, 2021 at 7:26 am
After months of headaches for riders dealing with the construction, two brand new stations are now open on the B branch.
There are now raised 225 foot platforms platforms in place at the stops to make it easier for riders to board, along with safety barriers. Riders can also expect to see countdown clocks and better lighting among the changes.
The old Babcock and Pleasant Street stations are now just the Babcock Street station and the St. Paul Street and BU West stops have merged to become the Amory Street station.
The project finished months ahead of schedule, which began back in March. It wasn't expected to be finished until summer of next year.
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Delivery robot company Marble closes $10m funding round
Apr 24, 2018 | Food Delivery, Futuristic Logistics, Infrastructure, Inner City Challenge, Innovation, Parcel | 0
San Francisco-based delivery robot maker Marble has closed a $10m Series A funding round, with backers including Tencent, Lemnos, CrunchFund, and Maven.
According to reports, this last round takes the company's overall funding so far to $15m.
Marble's press coverage to date has mainly focused on its activities in the food delivery niche, through its association with players like yelp and Doordash, but the company appears to have widened its horizons and promotes its "intelligent courier robots" as having a broader range of applications.
In an article published by TechCrunch today (24 April), Marble CEO Matthew Delaney was quoted as saying: "It's a lot more than just food delivery. It's about rearchitecting the urban supply chain of the future, to open up these services that everyone can afford."
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You are here: ESA home / Press Releases / ESA Press Releases / European Sponsorship Association launches 2021 ESA Awards
European Sponsorship Association launches 2021 ESA Awards
The ESA Awards will return in 2021 with new categories and a streamlined format to celebrate the best of the sponsorship industry despite unprecedented challenges.
The prestigious #ESAawards is organised by the European Sponsorship Association, whose mission is to inspire, unite and grow the sponsorship industry.
With COVID-19 causing widespread disruption to the sports and entertainment sectors in recent months, the 2021 ESA Awards will adopt a new, simplified 'elevator pitch' presentation format for award submissions, as well as a virtual judging panel and discounted entry fees.
https://sponsorship.org/awards/faqs/
https://sponsorship.org/awards/esa-awards-judges/
Award categories have also been streamlined, with the 16 categories covering all corners of the sponsorship landscape – from insights and PR, to talent, employee engagement, arts and culture and much more.
For the first time in 2021, ESA will award a 'Best Ethical Response to COVID-19' prize. This free-to-enter category will showcase the best of the sponsorship community during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating how the industry has made a positive impact and contributed towards the common good.
To coincide with the launch of the 2021 ESA Awards, the European Sponsorship Association is also calling for senior sponsorship and marketing professionals to apply to the 2021 ESA Awards judging panel. Applications for this rewarding and challenging experience are now open – head here to apply.
https://sponsorship.org/awards/categories/
https://sponsorship.org/awards/2020winners/
Given the current uncertainty about live events, an announcement about the ESA Awards ceremony, either in-person or online, will be made in due course.
ESA Chairman, Andy Westlake, said:
"We've been living through a tough few months and the community of sponsorship professionals right across Europe has continued to adjust to the challenges we all face. However, we feel it is still important to stop and celebrate the amazing work that has been delivered, despite the challenging environment.
"Given our mission to inspire, unite and grow the sponsorship industry, we are still passionate about shining a light on best practice, showcasing how the industry has embraced innovation and how our great leaders have been a steady hand on the tiller through exceptionally stormy waters. Most importantly we want to create another moment to gather as a community, perhaps in person, to reflect on quite a year. We're looking forward to an updated ESA Awards format and to celebrating, like we always do, some of the best work our industry has to offer."
ESA Awards Chair, Jackie Fast, said:
"Every year the ESA Awards celebrate world-class sponsorship campaigns, and 2021 will be no different. While our industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, we've seen agencies, brands and rights holders all rise to the challenges posed by lockdown with brilliant and creative work and unexpected new partnerships. The 2021 ESA Awards will recognise and honour the great companies behind these innovations."
For media queries, please contact:
Marketing Communications and Events Manager – ESA
Email: maxweber@sponsorship.org / Phone: +44 (0)20 8390 3311
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CBS Grills GOP Senator On Boycott Day
May 1st, 2006 5:10 PM
On this morning's Early Show, in the 7:00 half hour, co-host Harry Smith interviewed Democrat Governor Bill Richardson and Republican Senator Lamar Alexander regarding the immigration debate. While Smith asked Richardson weak "how do you feel" questions, he grilled Senator Alexander over the issue. He began by asking about the protests: "Senator, let me ask you first, is this protest today a good idea?"
Senator Alexander, in his response tried to remind viewers what the protests were really about:
"Well, free speech is a part of living in this country. Unexcused absences from work or from school have consequences. And protests about legal immigration, I think most people in the Congress would welcome. Protests in favor of illegal immigration have very little sympathy here."
Smith followed up on this response:
Yeah. But isn't the notion here that most of the people in the country say, we want to see some kind of reform, the folks in the Senate and the House going to take this to heart?
According to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll, a majority of Americans do want "some kind of reform." Unfortunately for Harry Smith the poll shows that 2/3 of Americans want the border secured before any additional reforms are made. A second Rasmussen Poll shows that Congressional candidates who favor building a barrier along the border would receive 49%. Candidates who support "more legal jobs for foreign workers only receive 40%.
Towards the end of the interview segment, Harry Smith continued what Bob Scheiffer started on Sunday's "Face the Nation." Scheiffer harped on Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice over her opinion over what language the National Anthem should be sung in. Rice's response was weak, and the transcript of the exchange follows:
Bob Scheiffer: "Let me ask you also about the issue where foreign policy and domestic policy converge, and that is the issue of immigration. And now, all of a sudden, a lot of people on the right are saying this whole issue of "The Star-Spangled Banner" being sung in Spanish is a bad thing. You're not just a diplomat, you are also a musician; where do you come down on that?"
Condoleezza Rice: "Well, I've heard "The Star-Spangled Banner" sung in any number of ways and--in any number of ways. I think--I think what's really being expressed here is that our immigration policies really need both to be humane and to defend our laws and defend our borders and to recognize that when people want to come here, they want to come here because they're seeking a better way of life. Now, the president is a former border state governor, and he clearly believes that a comprehensive approach to immigration where we recognize the economic goal--role that these people play, but yet keep a firm hold on border security, keep a firm hold on the fact that people have to be legal is extremely important."
Bob Scheiffer: "So--so what language the national anthem is sung in is not a problem for you?"
Condoleezza Rice: "From my point of view, people expressing themselves as wanting to be Americans is a good thing. But we have laws about how they do that, how they become Americans. And I sincerely hope that we can come to an immigration policy that is comprehensive and that befits the fact that this is, after all, a country of immigrants."
Bob Scheiffer: "I think you kind of dodged that question."
Condoleezza Rice: "Well, we hope--Bob..."
Bob Scheiffer: "I mean, does it make any difference or not?"
Condoleezza Rice: "What, what, what language the national anthem is..."
Bob Scheiffer: "What language it's sung in?"
Condoleezza Rice: "...is sung in? I've heard the national anthem done in rap versions, country versions, classical versions. The individualization of the American national anthem is quite under way. I think what we need to focus on is an immigration policy that is comprehensive, and that recognizes our laws and recognizes our humanity."
This morning Harry Smith concluded the same way, asking both of his guests their opinions on what the language the national anthem should be sung in, and to my surprise, and probably Harry Smith's surprise as well, both guests agreed that the national anthem ought to be sung in English. Harry Smith: "Yeah. Senator Alexander, let me ask you this, there's been all this hubbub about this Spanish version of the National Anthem. What do you think about it?"
Lamar Alexander: "Well, I think, I think it's not an incidental matter. You know, because we're a nation of immigrants we have a common language and our common language is English. So, so, the, our national symbols especially ought to be in our common language. Singing the Star Spangled Banner in Spanish or French would be like saying the Pledge of Allegiance in Chinese, which is our third most spoken language here. We created public schools to help immigrant children largely learn English."
Harry Smith: "Right."
Lamar Alexander: "And we require new citizens to learn eighth grade of English. And the Senate last week just said if you're proficient in English you can become a citizen one year more rapidly. So in our country we need a common language."
Harry Smith: "Governor, what do you think of it?"
Bill Richardson: "Well, I agree. The National Anthem should be in English. And I believe that again, most immigrants want to become American. They want to learn English. They want to be part of the American mainstream. They wear NFL jerseys. They want to be part of America. So, I don't believe that view that immigrants want to learn the anthem in Spanish is accurate. I think that was a side show. But, definitely our anthem is English. And the whole purpose of this objective is to bring many of these immigrants in to civic-minded America. Into learning English. Learning about our history. Et cetera."
Early Show


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Summer 2017 i was heading to tuscany for the wedding of a cousin, and decided to explore, for the first time, one of the most beautiful regions of the world.
I heard Italy's hotel industry is old and for what you get, comfort and service wise, it is expensive. And it's mostly true.
Luckily, i found one gem, lost in the rolling green hills of Tuscany, in a tiny commune called Peccioli, in the Province of Pisa: a unique countryside residence, a luxurious hotel named Pratello Country Resort.
It is a small 18th-century hamlet, built in 1650, wow ! located in the centre of a 320-hectare wildlife park with woodlands, olive groves and unique views.
with only 10 rooms available, you immediately feel at home. The rooms are stunning, high ceilings, decorated with a very stylish tuscan taste, elegant and antique furnitures…you know, like in the movies.
The nature is a big part of the scenery at Pratello. Flowers, trees, little gardens, nothing is left by chance. A tennis court is available as well but the most amazing attraction of the park is the swimming pool. And OMG I love swimming pools. Always loved them.
If you're more the nap type, don't worry, the swimming pool spot is the perfect spot for you, to enjoy farniente, as well.
Another great value at Pratello: the food. You know how much i love food, especially italian food! Well, at Pratello, you can either eat a delicious simple pasta plate by the pool, available for lunch only, or have diner on the beautiful terrace. What a luxury to be eating outside with a stunning panoramic view on the Peccioli hills. The chef is pretty good, and their wines are delicious. Breakfast-wise, you can't go wrong: eggs, home-made cakes, pasticceria, fresh fruits, cheese, ham. Everything is top quality. Simply delicious!
I can't think of anything i disliked at Pratello. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful! It's a family business and you can feel it the minute you arrive. I spent 2 marvelous nights, on the hillside of Tuscany, away from big city confusion and i absolutely didn't want to go away.


Weblog Entry - 04/14/2007: "Gina's MI-5"
Gina says: "Today's questions.... an eclectic group. Let's find out about YOU!"
1) If you were responsible for casting a new film about Jesus Christ, which current actor would you give the role to and why?
2) If you had to recall a time in your life when your self-esteem was at it's highest, when would you say that was? And why?
I'm not really sure. I think my self esteem has run at about the same level since I can remember.
3) What is the most creative outlet that you have?
Playing drums. The bands I play in all allow me to play what I want, how I want, and without any real limits. I can't be silly about it; I can't play "Mustang Sally" in a bar as a Waltz, but I can play the song with whatever feel, intensity, and groove I want, so long as it works within the song.
4) If you had to name the emotion that you waste the most time on, what would it be. Feel free to elaborate.
Depression. They don't call me bipolar bear for nothing. When I start off having that "bad day," it's frequently hard for me to pull out of it.
It's a Saturday, I've had a good night's sleep, and I have no real plans for the day. I can do whatever I want!


Among the variety of tours available in the city there is one that involves incredible art, interesting stories and shows a lot about Colombian and urban culture, the graffiti tour.
The walls painted all around the historic center by different artists express their different political, social, cultural views on the issues that affect the world we live in, and by taking this incredible tour you have the opportunity to see and understand the messages these artists are sending out though their art.
The graffiti tour is considered one of the best things to do in Bogotá. All of the guides share their love for urban art and are directly involved with the scene, either because they are artists themselves, organize street art events or own an urban art gallery. In any case, they usually know personally the artists they talk about.
Starting in the historical center, you'll go walking through different streets where the guide is telling the characteristics of each mural, his painting technique and the message that the author wants to present. Then the route goes through the streets of x neighborhood, which has colorful murals, full of life and color.
After two hours the tour ends at the international center where the guide includes impressions, views of each of the visitors and those who want to give a donation to the guide is welcome.


Welcome to our Class 2 Page!
Mrs Breedon and Mrs Clarkson are working extremely hard alongside all children to ensure that all of the superstar learners in class two make great progress in all areas of the curriculum this year.
As the final year in key stage one, year 2 is a very important year where the children consolidate and build on their skills as independent, resilient learners in preparation for their journey into key stage two.
This is the year we prepare the children to complete SATs assessments. Attached in the useful links section is a summary of what the children will be assessed against which was shared with parents at the Key Stage One SATs meeting. Through enjoyable daily reading, maths and writing lessons, children will develop and refine a broad range of skills so that they are totally prepared for each assessment and feel confident to achieve. These assessments will form part of our teacher judgement of your child's attainment at the end of the year. You can support your child in their progress by reading at home and completing weekly homework together.
Class 2 loves to read! Your child will read and complete reading activities every day in reading sessions, Read Write Inc phonics sessions and through other subjects. We are working hard as a school to encourage children to read at least three times per week at home and record this in their reading journal. Those who do will receive a raffle ticket, have their photograph displayed on our reading celebration wall and our star reader of the week (the child who reads the most) will receive a prize, a certificate and an individual photo on our celebration wall for the week! Class 2 are currently reading James and The Giant Peach.
Children receive high quality maths and English teaching daily at a level which is appropriate to their needs and as part of a learning journey. Sometimes this learning is linked to our topic and at other times, it is taught discreetly to develop a particular skill. Our working walls are updated regularly so pop in and see what we have been working on this week!
Grab your passports because our current topic is 'Around The World'. So far this term, class two have visited the continent of Africa, we are currently in China and we are soon to jet off to Australia! Through our topic, we are learning about other cultures, cuisines and traditions, becoming brilliant geographers and developing skills in all of the foundation subjects. A story from each country is being used to inspire our excellent English work.
PE – Our current PE day is Tuesday. We recommend that your child has their PE kit at school all week in order to participate in both of these sessions and that they have both an indoor and outdoor PE kit. For the remainder of the term, we will continue to swim on Wednesday mornings.
Reading Journal check – Reading journals are checked by Mrs Clarkson and Mrs Breedon every Friday. This is when we award star reader certificates, take photographs of our super readers and celebrate all of your reading efforts at home.
Homework – In a addition to reading at home, homework will be set weekly on a Friday and is to be returned to school by Wednesday the following week. Homework is to support your child to either consolidate something that they have been working on in class, as revision of prior learning or in preparation for their next steps. Your child also has login details for Times Tables Rockstars, which is a fun and interactive way for your child to practise key learning in maths. In the 'garage' area of the website, the times tables set are those specifically for our year group. We appreciate every effort that you make to support your child's learning at home. As a team we can support your child to reach for the stars!


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news / Cleveland Foundation announces $14.7 million in March grants
Cleveland Foundation announces $14.7 million in March grants
Foundation awarded $21.1 million to area nonprofits in Q1 2015
RELEASE DATE: 3.31.2015
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today approved $14.7 million in grants for the month of March, bringing the foundation's first-quarter grantmaking total to $21.1 million.
The focus of the March funding supports health and education initiatives throughout Greater Cleveland, two strategic priority areas for the foundation in its mission to enhance the lives of all in our community.
Among the grants approved:
$1.3 million to ideastream to fund a health education project focused on the impact socioeconomic and environmental health factors play in the overall health of Greater Clevelanders. The "Healthy People, Places, and Future" project will also explore the role local medical innovation could have on improving the health landscape. This project will build on ideastream's award-winning "Be Well" health programming, which the Cleveland Foundation supported through $1.5 million in grants from 2012 through 2014.
$275,000 in grants to support the Greater University Circle Community Health Initiative,being led by Neighborhood Connections and Case Western Reserve University. This initiative focuses on positively impacting health outcomes through an unprecedented community health partnership among CWRU's Center for Promoting Health Across Boundaries, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. The program will initially center efforts on improving infant mortality and lead poisoning rates through the creation of community health action teams focused on innovative interventions in the neighborhoods surrounding University Circle.
$290,000 to Benjamin Rose Institute to help the organization develop a new model of senior service delivery. Through its recent alignment with the Golden Age Centers of Greater Cleveland, the renamed Rose Centers for Aging Well aim to build upon evidence-based practices, technology-based service protocols and partnerships with care providers to better serve our area's most vulnerable seniors.
$200,000 to Care Alliance for startup support as the organization's new health clinic in Cleveland's Central neighborhood begins serving patients in April. This grant will provide critical first-year funding as the clinic builds its patient base, targeting primary, dental and behavioral care services to the most vulnerable in this medically underserved neighborhood. This brings the total of Cleveland Foundation support for this new clinic to $700,000.
The Cleveland Foundation board approved a $600,000 grant to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to support the organization's new planned Wildlife Center and public garden. The museum welcomes more than 70,000 students each year. This brings Cleveland Foundation support for this project to $750,000.
In addition, multiple foundation grants approved this month focus on bolstering the career and college-readiness support system for Cleveland Metropolitan School District students:
$800,000 to College Now Greater Cleveland Inc. to provide critical support for the organization's Postsecondary Access Initiative in the upcoming school year, which includes:
School-based advisory services at all high schools within CMSD
Continuation of the Cleveland Foundation College Now Scholars program, which provides intensive, individualized college access and financial aid counseling for the district's top-performing high school seniors
"Last dollar" scholarships for the Scholar students to help close the gap between scholarship funding awarded and basic living expenses
Scholarships for gifted adult learner students
College Now Resource Center services, including free college access advising, in person at College Now's Public Square offices as well as online and through community outreach
$385,000 in grants to support the foundation's focus on college access and success, particularly the continued implementation of the Naviance Succeed program in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. This software tracking program provides individualized grade-specific plans to guide students toward post-secondary success. Now being used in every district high school, this grant support will allow more students to access the software at each high school and also will expand the program into the district's middle schools.
The board also approved a $2 million grant to NewBridge, an innovative arts and career training program the foundation and its partners helped launch nearly five years ago, replicating a similar successful program in Pittsburgh. This grant will help the program, which targets economically-disadvantaged youth and adults, to increase the number of students served through its free classes and to expand the in-demand career tracks and technology-infused arts classes offered.
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I Am Shauna Rae
'I Am Shauna Rae': Shauna Rae and Friend Thomas Go Out with Their Parents
By Daniella Jean Digamon
I Am Shauna Rae spoilers, news, and updates tease that Shauna Rae went out on a date with Thomas again, but this time, with their parents.
Shauna Rae is a 22-year-old "trapped in the body of an 8-year-old," as she would describe herself. She became popular when TLC started to document her life as she deals with her health condition. Her medical issue started when her mom noticed a bump on the back of her head when she was still 6 months old.
The bump happened to be brain cancer, and at such a young age, Shauna deals with the toughness of the chemotherapy. As a result, her growth stopped at 3 feet and 10 inches tall. Since then, she was diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism and it has been difficult for the TLC star to deal with life because of the judgments she often gets from people.
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Shauna Rae Dates a Man with Pituitary Dwarfism
In the previous episode of the TLC show, Shauna Rae showed excitement over her new date who has the same medical condition as hers. When the two finally met face to face, they toured the firehouse as Thomas is a volunteer firefighter. They also ate at a diner and discussed a lot of experiences.
The TLC star also mentioned that some kids were eyeing her due to her height. Despite their differences, Shauna told PEOPLE that she truly had a great time spending time with Thomas. "Meeting the young man with pituitary dwarfism was an amazing experience. We had a lot in common because of our medical histories. Then our actual social lives are much different," she stated.
Shauna Rae Meets Thomas' Parents
Following their first meeting, Shauna and Thomas decided to remain friends. However, they were determined to get to know each other so they went out on a date again alongside their respective parents. On the other hand, Thomas still hopes that their friendship would turn into "something."
Thomas' mom, Kerri, was also excited to meet Shauna's mom, Patty, as they surely have a lot in common, given that they both have a child who faces the same medical condition. Patty commended Kerri as she was determined to let Thomas explore the things he wanted to do.
She also felt guilty for keeping Shauna from doing the things she wanted to try. "I didn't discourage her, but any fears that she gave, I said, 'I'm OK with that,' versus 'Let's just try it,' and that didn't necessarily empower her," Patty stated.
Be sure to catch up on everything happening with I Am Shauna Rae right now. Come back here often for I Am Shauna Rae spoilers, news, and updates.
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[…] young age, Shauna deals with the toughness of the chemotherapy. As a result, her growth stopped at 3 feet and 10 inches tall. Since then, she was diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism and it has been difficult for the TLC star to deal with […]
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[…] One fan of the show tweeted, "I KNEW Shauna would go for an average-sized man. She has to prove she's an adult by drinking, cursing, and being rude, so having an AS boyfriend adds to that. Someone like Thomas would be perfect. Dan is creepy, he's attracted to an 8yo looking girl?" […]


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The data contained within these reports are refreshed every two weeks.
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Q: Sublime Text 3 FindNext in macro command I am using ctrl+Q to record a macro. But it seems like it will not record the find next command.
I hit ctrl+Q, then hit find next hotkey, then right arrow key, then adding a string. Then I hit ctrl+q again.
When I run the macro it just enters the added string where even my caret is.
The reason I am doing this is because I am using a regex to search, and search and replace does not work with regex for replacing.

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Q: Is there a terminology for "one word, multiple distinct etymologies"? There's a (very small) number of words that have different etymologies, and consequently different meanings. For example, the word bass can refer to:

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*Low sound (as in your music player), pronounced "base"

*A kind of fish, pronounced "baas"

The first meaning has a Latinate origin, while the second one has a Germanic origin.
It's the only word of this kind that I know. I wonder if

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*Are there any more examples?

*What's the name for this category of words (terminology)?

Note: Words like "present" don't count since both its noun form and its verb form come from the same Latin root.

A: The question seems to be asking for a term for a word that is not only polysemous (has different meanings), but whose different meanings are associated with completely different origins, so that one can say that one is here dealing with two entirely different words that only accidentally happened to have the same spelling. The term for such words is homonyms (but note that the use of that term requires that one speak of two different words, rather than one word with different meanings). If one wishes to focus only on the sameness of spelling, and so make it clear that the pronunciation may be different, one may call them homographs.

A: Most homonyms would have the property of coincidentally similar pronunciation and spelling but different meanings due to different etymology.
Groat - the hulled kernels of grain from old German "grot" - a particle ( same origin as "grit" )
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The Gabon international scored a hat-trick within 17 minutes at Boreham Wood and he spoke to Arsenal Media at half-time to discuss the performance.
I'm really happy and I think today what was important was the work of the team. We had great work in the first half, so I'm really happy and everyone played well, so that's good.
Yes, that's the plan and of course we try to do good pressing, but everyone knows what they have to do and that's important. The coach is doing well in these [first] two weeks. We're working hard and we try to improve every day.


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Leicester's healthy eating landscape; how important is it to you?
We really are spoilt when it comes to choices for eating out in Leicester, but when you're out can you still make healthy choices? Is it important to you to be able to make healthy choices, or do you see eating out as a treat? Here at Cool As Leicester we work a lot with food outlets in the city and now we're working alongside Leicester Diabetes Centre and the Leicester Changing Diabetes programme to find out what YOU think about the city's healthy food landscape.
Did you know that Leicester's rate of diabetes currently stands at 8.9%, which is higher than the UK average. The Leicester Changing Diabetes team are supporting in the delivery of a wide range of programmes throughout the city ranging from diabetes risk screening to working with our beloved sports clubs in delivering physical activity initiatives throughout the city. They are aiming to improve the quality of food provided in Leicester city but they need your help. Below you'll find a set of survey questions on what YOU think about the city's food options and whether you think more needs to be done to keep us healthier. Just a few minutes of your time could really help us to shape some big improvements.
Worldwide, the number of people with diabetes has dramatically increased over the past 15 years. As of 2015, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) puts this number at 415 million, of which almost two-thirds live in urban environments. In 2014, Novo Nordisk launched Cities Changing Diabetes (CCD) to try to counter the rise in diabetes, specifically focused on the growing urban populations around the world. Initially, there were 5 cities worldwide but the programme has grown to include 17 cities with Leicester becoming the 3rd European and the only city in the UK to join the programme.
The Cities Changing Diabetes programme in Leicester aims to work with stakeholders in the city to work towards raising awareness, educating and training communities to deliver type 2 diabetes prevention and lifestyle education across the city.
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Romulo returns to the fold but Rubinho once again misses out. The goalkeeper underwent an MRI scan which revealed an overloaded rectus femoris muscle of the left thigh, meaning he is unavailable for Saturday's game and will rest for a few days.


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A.S.I.A (; ) — міжнародна неурядова благодійна організація, яка працює над збереженням культурної спадщини Тибету та малих народів Азії.

Історія створення
Історія A.S.I.A. тісно пов'язана з професором Чог'ял Намкая Норбу, вчителем Дзогчен, великого знавця тибетської історії, культури та філософії.

Під час ряду експедицій у 1978 році до Індії, Непалу та у 1981 році до Тибету, професор Чог'ял Намкай Норбу та група його учнів були глибоко вражені важкими економічними і соціальними умовами життя людей, а також різким занепадом традиційної мови і культури; під впливом побаченого вирішили створити благодійну організацію, яка б змогла надавати підтримку та допомогу у збереженні тибетської культури, економічній та соціальній підтримці, культурному розвитку тибетців, які все ще знаходяться в Китаї, та біженцям  - в Індії та Непалі.  У 1988 році асоціація міжнародної солідарності в Азії була офіційно заснована.

Основна діяльність та принципи організації
 Повага до місцевих культурних традицій та необхідності їх збереження;
 Дбайливе ставлення до довкілля (A.S.I.A. використовує біоархітектуру, центри переробки, збирання дощової води і намагається поширити принципи захисту навколишнього середовища серед місцевого населення);

Основні завдання організації
 надання дітям-сиротам допомоги в отриманні освіти;
 покращення стану охорони здоров'я;
 надання допомоги потерпілим від стихійних лих;
 сприяння розвитку розведення великої рогатої худоби, щоб допомогти кочовим народам досягти економічної самостійності;
 охорона місцевої культурної спадщини;
 поширення знання та поваги до інших культур.

З 1993 року і до сьогодні A.S.I.A. здійснила понад 150 проектів розвитку, допомоги та дистанційного спонсорства в Тибеті, Китаї, Індії, Непалі, Шрі-Ланці. В Італії та Європі A.S.I.A. працює разом зі школами, університетами та місцевою владою, організовуючи виставки та конференції з привернення уваги до ситуації меншин на Азіатському континенті.

Примітки

Інтернет-джерела
 Офіційний сайт Фонду A.S.I.A.
 Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Міжнародні недержавні організації
Міжнародні організації
Благодійні фонди
Благодійні організації
Організації, засновані 1988

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Why Macs Aren't (and Never Were) Virus/Malware/Spyware Free.
by David Klemke on May 3, 2011
While I might enjoy a good old fashion Apple bashing more than I should I'm still pretty heavily invested in their platform, with me counting an iPhone and MacBook Pro amongst my computing arsenal. Still anyone who's been reading this blog long enough will know that I'm no fan of the hype that surrounds their products nor the hoard of apologists who try to rework any product fault or missing feature as a symbol of Apple's "vision" when realistically Apple should cop some flak for it. Today I want to tackle one of the longest standing Apple myths that has still managed to perpetrate itself even in light of the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
I am talking about, as the title implies, Mac's apparent immunity to malicious code.
Wind back the clock a few decades and we find ourselves in the dawn of the consumer PC age and with it the initial success of the Apple II series of microcomputers. Back then the notion of a computer virus was almost purely academic with all working viruses never leaving the confines of the places that they were created in. Rich Skrenta, a then 15 year old computer whiz, took it upon himself to code up what would become the very first virus to make it into the wild, he called it Elk Cloner. This particular virus would attach itself to the Apple DOS running on the Apple II and on every 50th boot would display a lovely little poem to the user. Whilst it didn't cause any actual harm (apart from annoyance) it was able to spread to other floppy disks and was the first virus to overwrite the boot sector so that it would be loaded each time.
That's right, the first ever in the wild virus was indeed Mac only.
Still there's a little kernel of truth in the saying that Macs are resistant to malicious code. Whilst most viruses in the past were done to inflict chaos and harm upon their users the last decade saw virus writers make the switch to the more profitable adventures of stealing credit card information, mining data or turning your PC into a zombie to be used for nefarious purposes. Mac's immunity then came from obscurity as there's little reason to go to all that effort to only target a small percentage of the worldwide PC user base and so the most favored platform became the most targeted, leaving the Macs relatively untouched.
Still even a small percentage of billions still adds up to multiple millions of people and so some virus writers started to turn their sites towards the Mac platform. Reports started surfacing over the rumors that were circulating and it became official, Macs were now a target. Apologists shot of volleys left and right saying that these were just in a minority and were even doing so right up to the end of last year, stating that the Mac's immunity remains intact. Today brings news however that not only have Macs made the mainstream for normal users, they're now mainstream for virus creators:
The kit is being compared to the Zeus kit, which has been one of the more popular and pervasive crimeware kits for several years now. A report by CSIS, a Danish security firm, said that the OS X kit uses a template that's quite similar to the Zeus construction and has the ability to steal forms from Firefox.
"The Danish IT-security company CSIS Security Group has just yesterday observed a new advanced Form grabber designed for the Mac OS X operating system being advertised on several closed underground forums. In the same way as several other DIY crimeware kits designed for PCs, this tool consists of a builder, an admin panel and supports encryption," Peter Kruse of CSIS said in a blog post.
Indeed they are now also the targets of scareware campaigns that masquerade themselves as actual virus scanners and with the prevalence of web based malware on the increase the Mac platform only provides immunity against the garden variety botnet software, not the fun stuff like man-in-the-middle attacks or cross site scripting vulnerabilities. Truly if you believe yourself immune to all the threats that the Internet poses simply because you chose the "better" platform you're simply making yourself far more vulnerable to the inevitable, especially for things like social engineering.
I'm not sure why people continue to perpetuate the myth that Macs are completely immune to the threats of the Internet. It seems to stem from the deep rooted belief that Macs are the better platform (whether they are or not is left up to the reader) and quelling the rumors that Macs can be compromised would seem to strengthen it, somehow. Instead Mac users would be far better served by acknowledging the threats and then building countermeasures to stop them, just like the Windows platform has done before them. It's not a bad thing, any platform that holds some kind of value will eventually become the target of nefarious forces, and the sooner Mac apologists wake up and admit that they're not the shining beacons of security they think they are the better the worldwide computing system will be better for it.
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In India, they say if a black cat crosses your path then bad luck will soon follow. But here is one black cat that promises to make you lucky by turning you into a show-stopper. Known as Jinx (wonder if the silly superstition played a role in the christening of this cat), this adorable kitty is one of the most stylish accessories from Judith Leiber. If you are a cat person and love cats, then this Cat Minaudier is definitely for you. The Minaudier boasts of multi-colored hand beaded Austrian crystals. Sure to get you noticed, this cute accessory is also a unique way to flaunt your love for felines. The Minaudier with a push lock closure is made in Italy and measures 5 1/2H" x 3 1/2″W x 3 1/4″D in size. Definitely not jinxed, the Jinx Cat Minaudier from Judith Leiber is priced at $ $3,500 and available here.


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Q: How can i see execute command in Entity FrameWork? i try to use erpCtx.Executecommand but i doesn't have method of executecommand. i think that i must add dll in Reference to show executeCommand?
i need :  int rowsAffected = engCtx.ExecuteCommand("insert into xtable Values({0},{1},{2},{3})", engArray[0], engArray1, engArray[2], engArray[3]);

A: In the Entity Framework, it's called ExecuteStoreCommand.

A: Something like this?
 using (var db = new DAL.CrawlerDalEntities())
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                cmd.CommandTimeout = storedProcedureDefaultTimeout;
                cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
                cmd.CommandText = "CrawlerDalEntities.PerformBackup";

                cmd.Parameters.Add(new EntityParameter
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                    ParameterName = "fileName",
                    Value = fileName,
                    DbType = DbType.String
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                cmd.Parameters.Add(new EntityParameter
                {
                    ParameterName = "backupName",
                    Value = backupName,
                    DbType = DbType.String
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                cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
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Start by releasing the pomegranate seeds. The best way to it is to halve the pomegranate along its belly (you will only need 1/2), then hold the half firmly in your hand with the seeds facing your palm. Over a large bowl, start bashing the back of the fruit with a wooden spoon. Don't hit too hard or you'll bruise the seeds and break the skin. Magically, the seeds will just fall out. Pick out any white skin that falls in. Remove the leaves of the fennel, keeping a few to garnish later and trim the base, making sure you leave enough of it still attached to hold the slices together. Slice very thinly lengthwise (a mandolin would come in handy). In a bowl, mix the olive oil, sumac, lemon juice, herbs and some salt and pepper. Add the fennel and toss well. Taste for seasoning but remember, the feta will add saltiness. Layer the fennel, then the feta and then the pomegranate seeds in individual serving dishes. Garnish with fennel leaves, sprinkle over some sumac and serve immediately.


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Redesigning a Principal Preparation Program: A Continuous Improvement Model
Rosalinda Hernandez, Maria Roberts, Velma Menchaca
The paper describes a mixed methods approach to the process of redesigning a principal preparation program. A qualitative approach wa
The headings alongside each of the activities in this article were there to remind you of the three different types of learning to which you were introduced in Reading 2: memorising, understanding and doing. The three models of the learning process that I have discussed in the present reading – acquisitive, constructivist and experiential – have strengths particularly for each of these three kinds of learning.
Some learning goals require that we know information accurately and can r
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3.2 Stationary states and scattering in one dimension
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Bill Totts was a true denizen of the South of the Slot. He was class conscious like the average workman, but held greater hatred for the "scabs" than the average union man. He was the first to cross the Slot, and later became a popular mascot of the Parapsychic Center. While playing slots was a sinful activity, he was able to make money and support his family. After years of hard work, he had earned the title of "slot master."
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Super Bowl LII Protected by Most Federal Assets in NFL History
Protecting the NFL championship will involve hundreds of officers from 60 police departments, 40 federal agencies, the Minnesota National Guard and more.
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The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will face off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minniapolis where security planning for the Super Bowl began two years ago.
MINNEAPOLIS — Painstaking preparations completed, game plans installed. Come Sunday, it's go-time for Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium.
While the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will have prepared for two weeks in their bid for a Lombardi trophy, meticulous planning to secure the NFL championship game began about two years ago.
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) is the lead agency for security at the Super Bowl, with a huge assemblage of supporting agencies. The cadre includes hundreds of officers from 60 police departments and public safety organizations, as well as the FBI, multiple components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Minnesota National Guard, and other federal agencies. Ten thousand volunteers have also been trained to spot suspicious activity.
According to the FBI, security efforts at this year's NFL championship ranks as the largest deployment of federal assets to any Super Bowl in the game's 52-year history. The FBI has said its main responsibilities will be to take the lead in the event of any terrorist, cyber or other major crime incident.
"We have planned for this to ensure that nothing happens," Joe Rivers, an assistant special agent in charge in the Minneapolis Division, stated in an FBI article about security measures. "But if something does happen, some kind of mass casualty incident or terrorism event, then there is a huge shift built into the program to continue to support the event but to transition to crisis response and investigation."
The location of U.S. Bank Stadium — smack in the middle of downtown Minneapolis — makes securing the immediate area around the venue of particular concern and challenge. It is a big reason why the DHS defines the Super Bowl as a Level 1 Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR), the highest classification level of public safety risk. Development directly around the 67,000-seat venue includes condominium and apartment buildings, restaurants and other commercial tenants, as well as a homeless shelter for families.
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As part of the technology deployment, the MPD said additional security cameras have been deployed, including mobile units. Some of the cameras will be installed by the DHS and the NFL, while others will be installed for the city by Verizon.
"These cameras will be on the hard perimeter around U.S. Bank Stadium and the convention center, and will be removed when the temporary walls of the perimeter are removed," MPD Sgt. Darcy Horn said in a press statement.
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Video surveillance gear was also deployed in locations not previously covered but will experience increased activity due to the various peripheral event activities. Still other technology deployments include air particle sensors, large scanning machines to examine shipments to the stadium, and metal detectors.
MPD's Scott Gerlicher, overall public safety coordinator for the championship game, expressed in the FBI article the huge assemblage of law enforcement and security forces are well-prepared to fulfill their public safety role.
"I think we have done our best to think of just about every contingency, natural or manmade," he said. "The Super Bowl is just a massive operation, and very complicated, especially in our area."
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Baldomero Lillo (6 January 1867, in Lota, Chile – 10 September 1923, in San Bernardo, Chile) was a Chilean Naturalist author, whose works had social protest as their main theme.

Biography
Lillo's father traveled to California to participate in the 1848 Gold Rush, but returned with no fortune. He did learn much about mining, and he moved to southern Chile, Lota, to work the coal mines. Baldomero Lillo grew up in these mining communities and worked the mines himself. He was exposed to the writings of the French author Émile Zola, who used the philosophy of Positivism and the literary current of Naturalism to try to change the terrible conditions of French coal miners. Lillo was able to observe similar conditions in the Chilean mines and set out to improve the conditions of the workers by dramatizing their plight. Lillo wrote many short stories (collected in two major books, Sub Sole and Sub Terra) which sparked the interest of social activists who were appalled by the conditions in the mines. The story that follows is typical of his efforts.

In "The Devil's Tunnel" the miners are seemingly trapped by their destiny to live out their squalid and exploited lives, which are dominated by the need for raw materials and the machinery of the Europeans. At the story's end there is a strong contrast between the clean, pure and benevolent sky, and the underground monster that devours the humans who dare to penetrate its dark lair.

Excerpt: "The Devil's Tunnel", from Sub Terra

The excerpt below are the closing paragraphs of Lillo's short story about a miner who loses his life in an accident. His mother, who has lost her husband and two other sons in similar accidents, cannot emotionally deal with his death and dies in a suicidal jump into the mine, personified as a monster who consumes humans.

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See also

References
 Adams, Nicholson B., et al. Hispanoamérica en su literatura. (2nd ed.) New York: W. W. Norton, 1993, pp. 225–234.
 Chang-Rodríguez, Raquel. Voces de Hispanoamérica. Boston: Heinle & Heinle, 2004, pp. 258–267.
 Child, Jack. Introduction to Latin American Literature: a Bilingual Anthology. Lanham: University Press of America,1994, pp. 197–210.
 Englekirk, John E. An Outline History of Spanish American Literature. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1965, pp. 92–93.
 Mujica, Bárbara. Texto y vida: introducción à la literatura hispanoamericana. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992 p. 343.

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A 33-year-old man presents for a follow-up visit after his pre-employment health screen revealed a concerning finding. He has lost 25 pounds over the last 4 months but claims that he has not altered his usual exercise or dietary habits. He reports having a productive cough during the last month and that he was incarcerated recently. The patient emigrated from China 5 years ago and had returned to visit his family 6 months ago. He denies contact with any sick individuals.
On examination, the patient appears alert and oriented. His temperature is 37.5°C (99.5°F), blood pressure is 130/85 mm Hg, and heart rate is 84. He has no pallor, scleral icterus, or evidence of cervical lymphadenopathy. No rales or wheezes are heard on auscultation of his chest, and there is no dullness or hyperresonance. His trachea is midline, and chest expansion is symmetric. The rest of the examination findings are normal. The result of an HIV antigen/antibody test is negative. A chest x-ray is obtained, and the findings are similar to those seen on a chest x-ray obtained from a female patient (see image).
Which of the following describes the lung pathology of the most likely diagnosis? Explain why in the comments.
A. Abundant 2-mm foci of consolidation representing caseating granulomas on a gross pathologic specimen
B. Laminated, concentric, calcific spherules
C. Multinucleated giant cells and epithelioid cells surrounding central caseation and calcification
D. Noncaseating granulomas with nodal aggregates of epithelioid cells
E. Peroxidase-positive cytoplasmic inclusions in granulocytes
F. Poorly formed granulomas surrounded by lymphocytes and plasma cells, in addition to epithelioid and giant cells surrounding a small artery
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First choice A. Clearly TB
Clearly CXR shows TB left lung consolidation
And (most common) cause in China/India/subcontinent countries is TB
+ H/O weight loss
+ H/O emmigration
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Guys I don't think so granulomas are visible on gross specimen
Granulomas are a feature of microscopic examination
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Answer is A
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The answer is C. This patient's recent history of weight loss and a productive cough and the chest x-ray findings after a visit to a region in which tuberculosis (TB) is endemic indicate that he most likely has an infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Patients with primary M. tuberculosis infections tend to remain free of symptoms. However, reactivation of the bacteria causes pulmonary TB, which can be characterized by night sweats, weight loss, and pulmonary symptoms. TB can be identified on a chest x-ray as a Ghon complex, which is a calcified focus of the infection. Histologically, a Ghon complex consists of caseating granulomas with multinucleated giant cells and epithelioid cells surrounding an area of central necrosis. This finding is associated with lymph node involvement.
Diffuse foci of consolidation with caseating granulomas are seen in patients with miliary tuberculosis. Laminated concentric spherules, also called psammoma bodies, are associated with several malignancies, including mesothelioma. Noncaseating granulomas with nodal aggregates of epithelioid cells are seen in patients with sarcoidosis. Peroxidase-positive cytoplasmic inclusions in granulocytes are seen in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Poorly formed granulomas surrounded by lymphocytes and plasma cells, in addition to epithelioid and giant cells surrounding a small artery, can be seen in patients with Wegener granulomatosis.