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Thermo Fisher Scientific Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results
By: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. via Business Wire
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2022.
Third Quarter 2022 Highlights
Third quarter revenue was $10.68 billion.
Third quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $3.79.
Third quarter adjusted EPS was $5.08.
Delivered very strong financial results in the third quarter, with 14% Core organic revenue growth and $0.44 billion of COVID-19 testing revenue.
Launched a range of high-impact innovative new products, including the Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid mass spectrometer, which offers new capabilities for quantification and characterization of proteins while delivering high throughput and ease of use for diagnostic and drug discovery applications, as well as the Thermo Scientific Arctis Cryo-Plasma Focused Ion Beam, an automated microscope that streamlines cryo-electron tomography research and provides insights into how proteins and other molecules operate within cells. We also advanced our diagnostic offerings with the CE-IVD certification of the Oncomine Dx Express Test and Oncomine Reporter Dx software, which are designed to run on our Ion Torrent Genexus Next-Generation Sequencing System to advance precision oncology testing.
Continued to strengthen our unique customer value proposition with two new facilities to expand our capacity and capabilities: in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, we expanded our capacity for purification resins used in the production of biologics for a number of diseases; and in Plainville, Massachusetts, we expanded our viral vector manufacturing capacity to support cell and gene therapies.
Advanced on our environmental, social and governance priorities, signing an agreement with Enel North America to source half of our U.S. electricity needs from renewable wind power, continuing to deliver on our emissions-reduction strategy.
"We delivered another quarter of excellent financial performance driven by our proven growth strategy and powered by our PPI Business System. Our strategic investments and innovative new product launches are further enhancing our unique customer value proposition and leading to continued share gain," said Marc N. Casper, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific. "We saw broad-based strength across our businesses, including our new clinical research business, which is performing very well. Customers are excited about our expanded capabilities, the integration continues to progress smoothly, and the long-term synergies remain very compelling."
Casper added, "With a strong nine months behind us, we are on track to deliver another outstanding year."
Third Quarter 2022
Revenue for the quarter grew 14% to $10.68 billion in 2022. Organic revenue was 1% lower; acquisitions increased revenue by 20% and currency translation decreased revenue by 5%. Core organic revenue growth was 14%. COVID-19 testing revenue was $0.44 billion.
GAAP Earnings Results
GAAP diluted EPS in the third quarter of 2022 was $3.79, versus $4.79 in the same quarter last year. GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2022 was $1.71 billion, compared with $2.28 billion in the year-ago quarter. GAAP operating margin was 16.0%, compared with 24.4% in the third quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP Earnings Results
Adjusted EPS in the third quarter of 2022 was $5.08, versus $5.77 in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2022 was $2.37 billion, compared with $2.78 billion in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating margin was 22.2%, compared with 29.8% in the third quarter of 2021.
Annual Guidance for 2022
The company will provide updated 2022 financial guidance during its earnings conference call this morning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Adjusted EPS, adjusted net income, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, free cash flow, organic revenue growth and Core organic revenue growth are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items detailed after the tables that accompany this press release, under the heading "Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures." The reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the tables that accompany this press release.
Thermo Fisher Scientific will hold its earnings conference call today, October 26, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen, dial (844) 200-6205 within the U.S. or (929) 526-1599 outside the U.S. The conference ID is 406803. You may also listen to the call live on our website, www.thermofisher.com, by clicking on "Investors." You will find this press release, including the accompanying reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and related information, in that section of our website under "Financials." An audio archive of the call will be available under "News & Events" through Friday, November 11, 2022.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
The following constitutes a "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; the need to develop new products and adapt to significant technological change; implementation of strategies for improving growth; general economic conditions and related uncertainties; dependence on customers' capital spending policies and government funding policies; the effect of economic and political conditions and exchange rate fluctuations on international operations; use and protection of intellectual property; the effect of changes in governmental regulations; any natural disaster, public health crisis or other catastrophic event; and the effect of laws and regulations governing government contracts, as well as the possibility that expected benefits related to recent or pending acquisitions may not materialize as expected. Additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the SEC and available in the "Investors" section of our website under the heading "SEC Filings." While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if estimates change and, therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited)
October 1,
(In millions except per share amounts)
Costs and operating expenses:
Cost of revenues (a)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (b)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
Restructuring and other costs (c)
Other income/(expense) (d)
Provision for income taxes (e)
Equity in earnings/(losses) of unconsolidated entities
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Earnings per share attributable to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.:
Reconciliation of adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin
GAAP operating income
Cost of revenues adjustments (a)
Selling, general and administrative expenses adjustments (b)
Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP measure)
Reconciliation of adjusted net income
GAAP net income attributable to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Other income/expense adjustments (d)
Provision for income taxes adjustments (e)
Equity in earnings/losses of unconsolidated entities
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP measure)
Reconciliation of adjusted earnings per share
GAAP diluted EPS attributable to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP measure)
Reconciliation of free cash flow
GAAP net cash provided by operating activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Free cash flow (non-GAAP measure)
Segment data
Life Sciences Solutions
Specialty Diagnostics
Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services
Consolidated revenues
Operating income and operating margin
Subtotal reportable segments
(a) Adjusted results in 2022 exclude charges for inventory write-downs associated with large-scale abandonment of product lines.
(b) Adjusted results in 2022 and 2021 exclude certain third-party expenses, principally transaction/integration costs related to recent acquisitions, charges/credits for changes in estimates of contingent acquisition consideration, and charges associated with product liability litigation.
(c) Adjusted results in 2022 and 2021 exclude restructuring and other costs consisting principally of severance, impairment of long-lived assets, abandoned facility, and other expenses of headcount reductions within several businesses and real estate consolidations. Adjusted results in 2021 also exclude $4 of credits for the settlement of environmental-related matters, offset in part by $3 of net charges for pre-acquisition related matters.
(d) Adjusted results in 2022 and 2021 exclude net gains/losses on investments. Adjusted results in 2022 also exclude $2 of settlement charges for pension plans. Adjusted results in 2021 also exclude $20 of amortization of bridge loan commitment fees related to a pending acquisition.
(e) Adjusted provision for income taxes in 2022 and 2021 excludes incremental tax impacts for the reconciling items between GAAP and adjusted net income, incremental tax impacts as a result of tax rate/law changes and the tax impacts from audit settlements (including a $658 benefit from an audit settlement in 2022). Adjusted results in 2022 also exclude a $423 charge for the impact of deferred tax realizability assessments as a result of audit settlements.
Consolidated depreciation expense is $244 and $205 in 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Organic and Core organic revenue growth
Organic revenue growth
COVID-19 testing revenue
Contribution of PPD to Core organic revenue growth (a)
Core organic revenue growth
(a) Adjustment to include the contribution of PPD to Core organic revenue growth as though the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021.
For more information related to non-GAAP financial measures, refer to the section titled "Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures" of this release.
(a) Adjusted results in 2022 and 2021 exclude charges for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition. Adjusted results in 2022 also exclude $22 of inventory write-downs associated with large-scale abandonment of product lines.
(c) Adjusted results in 2022 and 2021 exclude restructuring and other costs consisting principally of severance, impairment of long-lived assets, abandoned facility and other expenses of headcount reductions within several businesses and real estate consolidations. Adjusted results in 2021 also exclude $110 of charges for impairment of acquired technology; $13 of charges for compensation due to employees at recently acquired businesses at the date of acquisition; $3 of net charges for pre-acquisition related matters; offset in part by $4 of credits for the settlement of environmental-related matters.
(d) Adjusted results in 2022 and 2021 exclude net gains/losses on investments and losses on the early extinguishment of debt. Adjusted results in 2022 also exclude $2 of settlement charges for pension plans. Adjusted results in 2021 also exclude $26 of charges for amortization of bridge loan commitment fees related to a pending acquisition.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net
Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity
Short-term obligations and current maturities of long-term obligations
Long-term obligations
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Change in deferred income taxes
Other non-cash expenses, net
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions
Net proceeds from issuance of debt
Repayment of debt
Net proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
Repayment of commercial paper
Purchases of company common stock
Net proceeds from issuance of company common stock under employee stock plans
Exchange rate effect on cash
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures such as organic revenue growth, which is reported revenue growth, excluding the impacts of revenues from acquired businesses and the effects of currency translation. We also report Core organic revenue growth, which is reported revenue growth including the impact of PPD revenue, excluding the impacts of COVID-19 testing revenue, and excluding the impacts of acquisitions other than PPD and currency translation. We calculate period-to-period Core organic revenue growth by adding to the baseline period PPD's pre-acquisition revenues from such period. We report these measures because Thermo Fisher management believes that in order to understand the company's short-term and long-term financial trends, investors may wish to consider the impact of acquisitions, foreign currency translation and/or COVID-19 testing on revenues. In particular, given PPD's significance relative to our existing businesses, management believes it is appropriate to also present information on a basis that includes PPD pre-acquisition revenues in order to demonstrate the impact PPD has on our current growth profile. Core organic revenue growth amounts are not necessarily indicative of the combined results of operations that would have been realized had the PPD acquisition occurred on January 1, 2021. Thermo Fisher management uses these measures to forecast and evaluate the operational performance of the company as well as to compare revenues of current periods to prior periods.
We report adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, adjusted net income, and adjusted EPS. We believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, helps investors to gain a better understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts the company's core operating performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods, forecasts, and to the performance of our competitors. Such measures are also used by management in their financial and operating decision-making and for compensation purposes. To calculate these measures we exclude, as applicable:
Certain acquisition-related costs, including charges for the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition, significant transaction/acquisition-related costs, including changes in estimates of contingent acquisition-related consideration, and other costs associated with obtaining short-term financing commitments for pending/recent acquisitions. We exclude these costs because we do not believe they are indicative of our normal operating costs.
Costs/income associated with restructuring activities and large-scale abandonments of product lines, such as reducing overhead and consolidating facilities. We exclude these costs because we believe that the costs related to restructuring activities are not indicative of our normal operating costs.
Equity in earnings/losses of unconsolidated entities; impairments of long-lived assets; and certain other gains and losses that are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any predictability, including gains/losses on investments, the sale of businesses, product lines, and real estate, significant litigation-related matters, curtailments/settlements of pension plans, and the early retirement of debt. We exclude these items because they are outside of our normal operations and/or, in certain cases, are difficult to forecast accurately for future periods.
The expense associated with the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets because a significant portion of the purchase price for acquisitions may be allocated to intangible assets that have lives of up to 20 years. Exclusion of the amortization expense allows comparisons of operating results that are consistent over time for both our newly acquired and long-held businesses and with both acquisitive and non-acquisitive peer companies.
The tax impacts of the above items and the impact of significant tax audits or events (such as changes in deferred taxes from enacted tax rate/law changes), the latter of which we exclude because they are outside of our normal operations and difficult to forecast accurately for future periods.
We report free cash flow, which is operating cash flow excluding net capital expenditures, to provide a view of the continuing operations' ability to generate cash for use in acquisitions and other investing and financing activities. The company also uses this measure as an indication of the strength of the company. Free cash flow is not a measure of cash available for discretionary expenditures since we have certain non-discretionary obligations such as debt service that are not deducted from the measure.
Thermo Fisher Scientific does not provide GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort items such as the timing and amount of future restructuring actions and acquisition-related charges as well as gains or losses from sales of real estate and businesses, the early retirement of debt and the outcome of legal proceedings. The timing and amount of these items are uncertain and could be material to Thermo Fisher Scientific's results computed in accordance with GAAP.
The non-GAAP financial measures of Thermo Fisher Scientific's results of operations and cash flows included in this press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for Thermo Fisher Scientific's results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the tables above.
Sandy Pound
E-mail: sandy.pound@thermofisher.com
Rafael Tejada
E-mail: rafael.tejada@thermofisher.com


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Dot-Com Comeback Marks Rise of Hosting Services
By Jack M. Germain
March 28, 2005 5:00 AM PT
The fallout from the dot-com collapse a few years ago might be fueling a new rush for businesses to build a presence on the World Wide Web. Network Solutions CEO Champ Mitchell sees small businesses setting up shop on the Internet in record numbers.
As storefront welcome signs announce a growing gathering, Mitchell wants his company to be poised to create a new infrastructure to service the new tenants on the Internet-business main street. Newcomers to the Web need more than do-it-yourself, template-based Web site creation tools.
To meet that need, Mitchell tore down the existing customer service framework at Network Solutions and rebuilt it from the ground up. The result is a staff of newly schooled customer service agents trained to solve problems and support an enhanced offering of Web-building services.
New Crop of Tenants
Network Solutions, for years one of the best known domain name registration providers, announced on March 2 its enhanced Web hosting packages. The new service offers solutions for both individuals wanting to establish an online presence and businesses that want to grow online. The round-the-clock support center is trained to take the jargon our of tech help sessions and turn off the money meter for providing service.
"We will provide rational packages that make sense to businesses. Then businesses can customize it efficiently at a good price point," Mitchell said.
Network Solutions' Web hosting includes a free domain name for annual packages and a free Web site building tool. The packages include marketing tools from industry leaders such as Google, Overture and Constant Contact.
According to Mitchell, the growth rate of return to the Web is accelerating rapidly. However, the return of businesses online is not resuming where the dot-com express stopped. Businesses are coming back online for a different purpose.
"The largest growth area is by small businesses. But the growth is in different areas," Mitchell told the E-Commerce Times.
Boosting the Bottom Line
Between 1999 and 2000, the online rush was largely done by speculators buying domain names. The biggest use for the Net back then was wealth enhancement by the speculators.
"We don't see much speculation on the Internet today. Instead, we see more utilization of domain names," Mitchell said.
The majority of his customers are using the Internet so they can be found by their customers. A presence on the Internet is a way to increase the bottom line.
"Consumers now expect companies to be online. It presents a bad image when they aren't," Mitchell said.
As Mitchell sees it, the growth of business on the Internet resembles what happened with the adoption of cell phones.
At first, cell phones were huge devices that were cumbersome and were used strictly by important executives in big corporations. Cell phone uses were limited to critical upper echelon communications.
As cell phones got more accepted, the purchase price dropped, making them more affordable for small business uses. Now cell phones have become so small and relatively inexpensive that they have become mainstream, must-have items even for older children.
"That is how people are starting to use their own Web sites. A parent who has a business Web site will create a Web page for his kid's Little League team. Schools will set up Web sites for the convenience of communicating with the community," Mitchell said.
He said that of 3.5 million new Web site creators, some 200,000 to 300,000 customers fall into that category. The remaining 3 million customers fall into business categories.
Service Innovations
Mitchell believes two factors will continue to drive Network Solutions' new service division and separate it from the competition. One is the power of the corporate brand name. The other is a new approach to customer service.
"We spend more money in marketing our name than any other company. That strategy has made us the most recognized name in the Internet industry," Mitchell said.
The name brand power is driving the company's insertion into the Web services business. Mitchell said Network Solutions in one month sold four times as many packages as was projected. The volume overloaded the company's ability to maintain customer support.
"Thus, we pulled our advertisements until the additional support staff we already hired finished training," he said.
The company redesigned its customer service operation as a platform to offer services to small businesses. The key to that success, at least so far, is the decision to provide affordable customer service around the clock seven days per week.
"To be their solution, we have to start from the beginning to spend time with customers at no charge," Mitchell said.
New Back Office Partner
If small businesses and non-business consumers are going to thrive on the Internet, they will need reliable hand-holding rather than to be treated as inferior because they lack technological savvy, Mitchell explained.
"Companies want to do their own business offerings to serve their own customers. We provide the back office service that they don't want to do themselves. We do it online for efficiency," the Networks' Solutions president and CEO said.
Mitchell said that strategy in one year has turned a customer service operation that was a budget liability into one that runs as a profit-making center.
Network Solutions will expand its Web creation and service offerings with a series of application suites. These suites will enhance customers' online presence.
They provide a new combination of affordability, ease of use, reliability and power. Web site hosting and e-commerce packages are priced from US$9.96 per month to $34.95 per month for an annual plan. The packages come with up to 50 GB of storage, monthly data transfer and up to 100 e-mail boxes.
All of Network Solutions' Web site hosting solutions are supported by free 24/7, live customer support and technical support, and a 30-day limited money back guarantee.
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George Koichi Wong is a San Francisco native who grew up speaking Japanese, studied International Relations and Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego, and received a master's degree in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University. His educational interests varied from equity in public education to nuclear disarmament, before finally settling at international human rights law.
He spent a summer as an intern at the Pat Finucane Centre in Northern Ireland, which had a great influence on his understanding of the impact of armed conflict on ordinary people. He also had the privilege of participating in a study trip to Malta, where he facilitated a discussion with law students at the University of Malta on the intersection of migration and international human rights law. For his master's thesis, he produced a report for ICITAP on Ukraine's maritime border security in the Black Sea, based on research and interviews with US and Ukrainian officials. His previous work experience includes internships at the World Faiths Development Dialogue, the Wilson Center, and the National Immigration Forum. His passion and career goals are to realize a world where human rights are truly universal. George is fluent in Japanese and English, and studied Russian in university.
As a San Francisco native, pre-COVID, his favorite activities were visiting new cafes, exploring urban spaces that are car-free and car-optional, and ranting about land-use and zoning restrictions in the US. Mid-COVID, he is most often seen working on his espresso game, cooking his favorite restaurant meals at home, and reading about modern monetary theory.
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Letter to the United Nations to Include Human Rights Safeguards in Proposed Cybercrime Treaty
December 22, 2021H.E. Ms Faouzia Boumaiza MebarkiChairpersonAd Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Criminal PurposesYour Excellency,We, the undersigned organizations and academics, work to protect and advance human rights, online and offline. Efforts to address cybercrime are of concern...
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Nearly 130 Public Interest Organizations and Experts Urge the United Nations to Include Human Rights Safeguards in Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty
(UPDATE: Due to the ongoing situation concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Ad Hoc Committee won't hold its first session from 17 to 28 January 2022 in New York, as planned. Further information will be provided in due course).EFF and Human Rights Watch, along with nearly 130 organizations and academics...
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Indian Motorcycle unveils B&M Clifton Club Munro Limited Edition watch at EICMA
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Just 1,967 of the Burt Munro watches will be going on sale
[EICMA Show, Milan] Indian Motorcycle today unveiled the first limited edition timepiece it has made in partnership with the Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier.
The watch, called the Clifton Club Munro Limited Edition, celebrates an icon, a hero of speed, while at the same time christening the new partnership with the Indian Motorcycle Company – a collaboration in the same vein as the very successful Shelby Cobra watch that Baume & Mercier made a few years ago.
This chronograph is limited to just 1,967 pieces, reflecting the year that Munro set his iconic record.
It features a number of special details designed to commemorate the extraordinary achievement of Burt Munro.
Immediately apparent is the large, yellow number 35, Munro's lucky number, in the chronograph seconds counter.
Next, the calfskin strap is coloured in the deep vermillion red identified with the Indian Motorcycle Company as well as the colour of the Munro Special streamliner that Burt set his record in.
The dial is silver-coloured and sandblasted to mimic the surface of the Bonneville Salt Flats, where the record was set.
The counterbalance of the seconds hand is the immediately recognisable Indian "I".
The 44mm stainless steel case has a tachymeter scale on the bezel, with Munro's record, 184 mph, highlighted on it.
On the back, the famous Indian headdress logo of the Indian Motorcycle Company is engraved, as well as the number of the limited edition.
"We are proud to partner with Baume & Mercier to celebrate the legacy of Burt Munro. Baume & Mercier and Indian Motorcycle are both iconic brands with a storied history. We share many values, and are excited to work together to recognize the 50th anniversary of Burt's most famous land speed record."
– Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles at Polaris Industries Inc.
"Baume & Mercier is very proud and honoured to pay tribute to the Legend Burt Munro. His passion for speed defied boundaries and created a legend that remains today. His spirit, unparalleled determination and legendary optimism have been an exceptional source of inspiration for Baume & Mercier. This Clifton Club Burt Munro Tribute Limited Edition embodies the man and his dream to make the legend last."
– Alain Zimmermann, CEO of Baume & Mercier
The watch can be pre-ordered now for delivery in April 2018. Expected retail price is 3'300 CHF / 3'750 USD.
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Sufjan Stevens, Timo Andres - The Decalogue
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The title of "The Decalogue" has a touch of the grandiose: it means "The Ten Commandments." Yet this score, composed by Sufjan Stevens for a dance work choreographed by Justin Peck that premiered with the New York City Ballet in May of 2017, is quiet and experimental. Stevens's piano score, as played and recorded by Timo Andres, sounds like etudes in the Romantic-modernist tradition, as if prompted by Debussy. With "The Decalogue," coming digitally, and on vinyl and CD, Sufjan is making—gently, without ostentation—new departures.
This deluxe edition of "The Decalogue" comprises a Stoughton tip-on gatefold jacket, 180-gram vinyl, 40 page songbook, 9x12 art print by Charlotte de Mezamat, special bonus photography booklet (limited to AKR only), and download card.
Standard edition LP includes 140-gram vinyl, jacket, and download card.
To purchase the songbook separately, click here.
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I wrote it, because i figured out that OpenOffice was painfully slow on my notebook (it took 5 minutes just to start!), and the alternatives didn't suit my needs.
It is known to run on Linux, IRIX and Solaris, unless ncurses 5.3 is installed.
Version 0.05 makes .frm-files interchangeable between Little- and BigEndian computers possible.
This is what the first release looked like. Unfortunatly i lost it, but if somebody from you is interested to see it online again, maybe you can send it to me? It would be great.


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editor January 28, 2019
Broadly speaking there seems to be a general decline in the numbers taking part in competitive sailing, with just a few exceptions. There are of course multiple reasons playing into this and it is true of many other sports in this day and age. In the UK cricket, golf and rowing are all in decline – only cycling is growing. Perhaps the noncompetitive culture in junior schools is having an effect but it seems more likely that the competitive bar has been raised so high that unless you are in an Olympic medal-targeted elite you fall out of any sport quite early.
There are now more Maxi yachts in the world than ever before. Most new builds, however, are multi-purpose yachts and not pure racers. Relatively few are competing or if competing they do so in just a few events per year. Clearly there is a change in focus.
Maxi owners rely on professional help. At the top end – for example, the Maxi72 racers – it is not uncommon that the only amateur/Corinthian sailor onboard is the owner-driver; usually with an Olympic and/or America's Cup tactician giving him clear, detailed instructions. The owner-driver aspect is very important. Just 'keeping the cheque book dry' and sitting on the rail loses its appeal fairly rapidly, and sadly many affluent and successful men have left the sport after such treatment.
Buying a Maxi is expensive, running one even more so. At Maxi level having professionals rather than your friends onboard might be unavoidable because of the size and complexity of the boats. But when the competitive drive leaves no room for friends it must be a disincentive to many, which takes us back to the problem at junior level. A very high-achieving elite group driving out the 'less keen' competition who feel they will never have a chance – and do not want to get into an arms race in both crew and equipment.
Main picture: The greatest-looking but sadly not the fastest IOR Maxi of all, Windward Passage II was designed by German Frers for Australian Rod Muir and was the first proper all-carbon Maxi when launched in 1988 – soon to quickly outclass all of her aluminium-built rivals. However, like the rest of the Maxi fleet of the time, Passage could not compete with Bill Koch's monster heavy-displacement Matador2 when she appeared in 1990 – Matador2 did for the IOR Maxis what Franck Cammas's Orma Groupama 2 would do for her class 10 years later. Note the beautifully fabricated slender alloy spar and minimalist spreaders
The sheer number of crew on these large yachts who then have to be housed, fed and watered at expensive venues can be daunting. As nowadays most large yachts have powered systems and are designed to be sailed with fewer crew the extra bodies are mainly ballast on the rail… often expensive ballast at that. We are addressing this as an experiment this year at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (MYRC) giving a rating bonus for yachts using less than 66 per cent of the maximum crew number recorded on their IRC certificates.
Beyond that we need to look at getting boats to sail like with like. Traditionally Maxi class divides have been based mainly on hull length (LH). Hence the divisions Mini Maxi 60-80ft, Maxi 80-100ft and Supermaxi 100ft+. Sub-divisions into racer and racer-cruiser work really only in bigger events such as the MYRC itself.
Modern designs can have very different performance characteristics and a racer Mini Maxi will easily outpace some of the older Supermaxis. Ideally we would separate on performance into racer, racer-cruiser and cruiser-racer and we have done this successfully with the Mini Maxis at the MYRC for the past two years.
But making the definition absolute and clear is difficult and carries the real risk that designers will 'game' the system. They will always try to produce the 'wolf in sheep's clothing' – the racer posing as a cruiser.
Our commitment to encouraging the genuine cruiser-racers is evident from our appointment of a new IMA vice-president to represent the older and 'Spirit of Tradition' yachts. Marietta Grafin Strasoldo, the owner of the well-campaigned Swan 65 Lunz am Meer, has kindly accepted this role.
Three years ago we created a new series for Maxis, the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge, with a best three out of five of the well-known offshore races in the Med. In a further initiative to encourage Maxi racing we are now launching its inshore equivalent, the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge. Again this will encompass a number of events, of which the best three will count – starting from PalmaVela, there are Rolex Capri Sailing Week, the inshore series at the Rolex Giraglia (St Tropez), Copa del Rey, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Les Voiles de St Tropez.
Another new challenge for the IMA this year is to encourage and support the newly formed International Schooner Association. This is to provide specific events for classic Maxi schooners. Their sailing characteristics are of course very different from other classic yachts, so the aim is to devise events where they can race separately and on courses specifically designed for them. A first event is planned in May this year – the Capri Classica – with at least six but maybe more of these magnificent vessels expected.
Finally, it was wonderful to see one of the largest new Maxis stretching her legs in the joint RORC/IMA Transatlantic Race. Pier Luigi Loro Piana's beautiful Reichel/Pugh-designed Baltic 130 My Song had an almost perfect trip across and his first comment at the end was that Grenada came up far too soon. They were having such fun that they wanted the race to be longer: 'our voyage was really too short' (10 days). Against their early expectations, as their imperative was not to break anything before the Caribbean cruising season, they lowered the course record – albeit by just 1h 19m.
My Song has only been sailing seriously for a year. Mainly she has done the major Med inshore events, the MYRC, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez and of course the Loro Piana regatta also in Porto Cervo which the owner sponsors. The IMA and RORC were delighted that they had decided to enter our Transatlantic and are even more delighted that she did so well. My Song is a glowing demonstration that modern Maxis can do so much more than compete inshore. Click Click here for more info.
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Hana Levi Julian
9 Iyyar 5779 – May 14, 2019
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo canceled his planned meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Monday and instead headed straight to Brussels to meet with leaders of the European Union over Iran.
The announcement by the State Department of Pompeo's presence in Brussels came as a surprise on Sunday evening, but the Secretary said he felt it necessary to share "information and intelligence" on the situation in Iran with America's allies amid the "escalating" threats.
The visit came right after four oil tankers – two owned by Saudi Arabia, one belonging to the UAE and one Norwegian – were sabotaged off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Although authorities were silent about the details of the attack, several news agencies managed to capture images of hull damage that showed explosives were used.
READ: Saudi, UAE Oil Tankers Sabotaged in Persian Gulf
The U.S. has warned that "Iran or its proxies" may be targeting maritime traffic in the region, although Iran has denied involvement in the incident, calling the sabotage "worrisome and dreadful."
The Secretary did not participate in the scheduled EU meeting, but instead held bilateral meetings with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.
The EU officials reportedly told Pompeo to exercise "maximum restraint" in the U.S. standoff with Tehran, expressing concerns the tensions between the two nations could flare into a military confrontation.
The Secretary "heard very clearly today from us, not only from myself but also from the other ministers of EU member states, that we are living in a crucial, delicate moment where . . . the most responsible attitude to take . . . should be that of maximum restraint, avoiding escalation on the military side," Mogherini told reporters.
"We are very worried that a confrontation could escalate by accident," the British Foreign Secretary added, speaking to reporters.
However, Brian Hook, the U.S. special representative for Iran, told reporters the president's approach is the most effective way to convince Tehran to change its behavior. "If talking nicely worked, we would have settled this decades ago," Hook said.
"This is a regime that only understands economic pressure and diplomatic isolation. We are committed to this strategy because it has the best chances of de-escalating the threats. Economic pressure, diplomatic isolation and the threat of military force. It's always one or more of those elements that have to be present."
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters shortly after Pompeo met with EU leaders that it would be "a very bad mistake" if Iran acted against American allies or interests.
"If they do anything . . . I'm hearing little stories about Iran," the president said while speaking Monday to reporters in the Oval Office. "If they do anything they will suffer greatly. We'll see what happens with Iran."
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Seeking Hits for Licensing Placements
We have been working tirelessly over the years to build the best catalog of great independent music from various genres. However, there is one area in which we feel we could do better. Therefor, we are seeking Pop music to represent for licensing in films, TV shows and ad campaigns. By "Pop" we are referring more to the broad appeal of the music than the genre. As long as the song has hit potential, we would like to hear it. Genre wise we are open, but indie pop and indie folk seem to work best for licensing placements.
Here are some great examples of music that we would like to have in our catalog:
- The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home
- Charli XCX - Break The Rules
- James Bay - Hold Back The River
We accept ONE-STOP submissions only, ie songs that you own or control 100% (writer, master and publisher). Please submit only professionally recorded and mastered songs. NO DEMOS, NO COVERS.
As an added bonus, if your song is Selected, we will offer to release your music on Filter Label. The songs by our talented artists can be heard in The OA, Exatlon, The Matrix Revisited, CSI: Las Vegas, Nikita, on ads for McDonald's, Nestle Wagner, Nike, Philip Morris, Hachette Filipacchi, in shows on MTV, CNN, Bravo, Nat Geo, NBC, Esquire, Channel 4 and almost every major TV network in the world.
- Emil Hadji -Panzov Founder / CEO - Filter Label
New Music Lives - Get Signed To Brand New Style Of Label
We are seeking artists and bands to be signed to our unique new form of label that creates an strong collaborative enviroment for our roster, provides all the label resources without any of the downsides.
We are especially interested in Singer-Songwriter, Alt Rock and Country but please if you think your a band or artist we have to hear please submit no matter them genre as we'll listen and get back to you.
We have a unique way of working with artist and bands and please know this you will alsoways be in complete control of your own music business.
- Paul K Saunders / New Music Lives
Artist Roster Consideration at DigSin
Digital Single Label Deals Available At DigSin
We are constantly looking for new music to work with and would love to listen to what you have. Even if your music is not selected, we will let you know what we thought of the song.
With a focus on artist-friendly deals, smart marketing budgets, and deep industry connections, DigSin artists are positioned for greatness with more flexibility than other labels.
Our current roster includes: Paradise Fears, Bronze Radio Return, Connie Lim, Jenn Bostic, Lauren Shera, Like Swimming, NNXT, Richard Barone, and Stargroves
Sire Records (Warner) Seeking Hit Pop/Rock Songs and Artists
Sire Records, part of Warner Music, is seeking hit pop songs and artists to sign. Songs in vain of songs like: American Authors - "Best Day Of My Life" and "Believer", Neon Trees - "Animal", Walk The Moon - "Shut Up and Dance With Me" and XAmbassadors, and Smallpools' hits...those big rock band pop records. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
- Sire Records (Warner)
Deal Type: Label Deal
Looking for Rock, Pop, Country, Metal
This is a Venture with Phil Quartararo former Warner Chairman/CEO and Co-founder of Virgin Records with Richard Branson and Linkin Park Manager, Grammy winning Producer Bob Cutarella and global industry veteran Chris Carlucci.
We are looking for management opportunities, consulting and production deals. We have worked with U2, Joss Stone, Linkin Park, The Coronas, and many more, we have the ability to walk acts into any Major or Indie label globally and set up your strategy and social media. Send us your music, we will listen and give you honest feedback, and who knows, we could open those doors you are looking to enter! We primarily seek artists that have built something and are ready to expose it globally, we work with label head on every continent as well as Booking Agents.
- Chris Carlucci-Partner-Licensing and Distribution and A&R
- Phil Quartararo-Partner-Former Warner Music CEO and Virgin Co-Founder
- Robert Cutarella-Partner-Grammy Winning Producer-Writer/Publishing
- Doreen D'Agostino-Publicist
- Mike Jackson-Partner/A&R Metal and Hard Rock
- Susan McCarthy-Partner/Business Manager
- Daniel Boehm-Managing Director-Europe
- Daniel Costa-A&R Manager-Los Angeles
- Dale Huxford-Managing Director UK and Legal
- Kai Yamata-Managing Director-Japan
Similar Sounding Artists: Evanescence, Keith Urban, John Mayer, Foo Figters
Movement Music Seeking Artists for Management, Publishing/Licensing, Label Signing
Movement Music is seeking artists for management, publishing/licensing, and label roster consideration.
All submissions will be reviewed by our A&R team for release opportunities with us or our partners and publishing/licensing opportunities for commercial sync. Available artist projects will be also be considered by our management team. Movement Music is a record label, publishing, and management company founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles.
- Zael E. - CEO - Movement Music
Deal Type: Management, Publishing/Licensing, Label Signing
Similar Sounding Artists: Blackbear, Cashmere Cat, Louis The Child, Major Lazer, Calvin Harris, Marian Hill
Tommy Boy Entertainment Seeking Electronic Music & Artists
Tommy Boy Entertainment Seeking Dance/Electronic Music & Artists
Tommy Boy Entertainment is seeking dance/electronic music and artists for label roster signing consideration. Sub-genres including House, Deep House, Tech House, G House will all be considered.
We are particularly looking for artists that sound like: Disclosure, Calvin Harris, EDX, Gorgon City, Hot Since 82, Mark Knight, Weiss UK, Shiba San and Destructo.
Similar Sounding Artists: Disclosure, Calvin Harris, EDX, Gorgon City, Hot Since 82, Mark Knight, Weiss UK, Shiba San and Destructo
Big Fuss Records Seeking Artists for Label Roster Consideration
Big Fuss Records is looking for amazing artists to sign to our label. We specialize in Pop, Rock, Adult Contemporary and Alternative; Christian, Folk, Country and New Age Inspirational music; Soul and R&B. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration. We look forward to hearing your submissions.
We are a positive music label and believe in bringing inspiration and hope into the world through music. We stay away from dark, death metal artists and explicate lyrics. Our tag line represents how we feel about our artists. We Make a Big Fuss Over You!
We stand for new ideas in the new music industry and work in tandem with artists we represent. We have been in business since 2002. We are selective in bringing the best music to the forefront of the music industry. Our deals are 50/50 splits.
- Kristin Pedderson - CEO/Director - Big Fuss Records LLC
Similar Sounding Artists: Coldplay, Lorde and others
DeeVu Records Seeking Artists and Producer for Label Deals
We are a record label, artist management and PR company based in the south east of England specializing in quality music from any genre, especially, pop, dance, soul, house, uk garage, funk. We are looking for artists from any genre, however the music must be of a very high standard, for example, mixed and ready to master. We are also looking for new remixers and producers to work with and again their work would need to be of a high standard. We are offering recording deals on a per track basis, which leaves the doors open to negotiate deals with the majors if we are able to generate the right interest. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
We've released records by the following artists:
Jack Rose, KC Thorpe, Triptych, DJ Fen, Angel Farringdon, April, Carpe Diem, Jasmine Knight, DJ Mark Anthony, Cellardore, Leda Stray, RiP Productions, Elizmi Haze, Sandi Bogle
Looking for Artists Trying to Build Their Brand
Bentley Records is an international record label operating since 2013, specialized in building careers of artists. Throughout the years we have laid the foundation to jump start the careers of many artists. We're all about the quality of music and the quality of everything else we do. The artists who work with us are a prime example of this principle. Our roster includes well established, industry standard artists, producers and songwriters. A well experienced team is at your disposal to guide you to take your music to the next level.
Mission: Create stars out of talent!
Clients: Universal Music, Sony BMG, Warner Music, Zooland, Kontor
Experience: We have worked with international record labels and built the careers of multiple artists.
"We don't just make music, we create Classics!"
NYC Based International Record Label
www.Bentley-Music.com
- Troy Beelen - Executive A&R - Bentley Records
Similar Sounding Artists: The Chainsmokers
Accepting Rock & Pop Submissions for Artist Development & Management
Random EQ is currently seeking Rock, Hard/Heavy Rock, and Pop artists with great potential for Artist Development and Management. We have already had successes facilitating acts with licensing and publishing deals, assisting conferences and artists with sponsorship procurement and endorsement deals, etc. We also have distribution (physical and digital), marketing (radio and web), and web/graphic design teams that have worked for both indie and major labels.
Random EQ is a multifaceted independent music management and publishing company. We specialize in artist development, production, licensing and marketing for all genres. Random EQ Music Publishing is currently a licensed publishing company with ASCAP and we are expanding with help from several mainstream partnerships.
- Will D / Random EQ
Bentley Records Looking for New Artists
I'm Troy Beelen, the Executive A&R for Bentley Records based in New York City. We are an international record label company serving many professional artists worldwide. For more information you can visit our website www.Bentley-Music.com
If you're interested in working with us please submit your best track(s) and include any social media links. We're ready to take your music career to the next level!
Troy Beelen
Executive A&R
Bentley Records
Looking for Pop & EDM Artists to Sign to our Major Label Partners Sony and UMG
I'm looking for Pop and EDM artists to present to our label partners (Sony and UMG) to sign. It helps if the artists have a story and a buzz and a single ready be to distributed. The artist will need to be packaged and ready for promotion. I'm looking for strong songs that can compete with other records currently on the Billboard charts. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Okeem Palmer, aka Mr. Ghoust, is a record producer and A&R rep for one of the top leading digital distribution companies Record Union/Sony. He is a specialist in music production, A&R, marketing, distribution and music licensing and more.
- Okeem Palmer / Ghoust Music Group - Record Union/Sony
Similar Sounding Artists: Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry
Critique & Advice for possible tv/film placements + Label Visibility - Your Shot to grab Amir Windom's EAR & ATTENTION
Critique & Advice for possible Label Deals - Your Shot to grab Amir Windom's EAR & ATTENTION
Think your music is great?
Let it be heard by Grammy Award winning Record Executive and A&R Amir Windom for an intimate detailed critique. Amir has built his career on discovering talent and making global superstars. He realizes the key to finding superstars is listening closely to music, knowing how to identify potential, meeting artists and giving EVERYONE A FAIR SHOT and LISTEN.
Amir has teamed up with Music Xray to give artists opportunities to bring him virtually into their studios. Maybe he has the advice that's going to push your song or brand to the next level and propel it to eyes and ears all over the world.
Windom's recent accomplishments include becoming an Oscar nominee for his A&R work on Pharrell's international hit "Happy".
Windom's creative genius on Trey Songz, Kanye West, T.I. Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B's albums has a reputation for impressive results. He has also developed marketing campaigns for renowned brands such as Adidas and Kodak.
Amir Windom
Europe/Australasia/S. Africa Expansion - Seeking STAND-OUT Songwriters
Following the establishment of strong new partnerships covering the UK, Europe, and Australasia, Audity Music is seeking to incrementally expand our roster of songwriters with undeniable talent.
If your music would work for artists like Adele, Sam Smith, Fifth Harmony, Little Mix, Lorde, Tove Lo, Avicii, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Ellie Goulding, Sia, Major Lazer, Kiezsa...we want to hear it. We are also specifically looking for writers/producers who produce high quality music for TV/FIlm/Ad synch global opportunities as well as those who produce commercially-competitive music that targets the primary European markets, Australasia, and South Africa. You're music has to primarily target those markets but you can be located anywhere.
Keep rockin'!
Audity Music, LLC
We Make Hits | We Place Hits
Seeking Artists for Label Roster consideration at Iceman Music Group INC
I'm seeking tracks and production for possible roster expansion at Iceman Music Group INC. We are looking for hip-hop, R&B and EDM joints. Please submit you best track(s) for consideration.
Tito Tahan has been in the music industry professionally for over 6 years. A producer and A&R for 50 Cent, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, J-hood, 2 Pistols, Vado, ONYX, BET, VH1, MTV, OWN, Lifetime and many more.
- Tito Tahan / IMMG / ProdcuerLife / eOne
Deal Type: Artist Signed to Label Roster
Deal Structure: 360 Deal
Similar Sounding Artists: Lil Wayne, Pusha T, J-Cole, One Direction, Calvin Harris
Seeking Pop & R&B Writers to Sign
Darryl Williams, former Vice President of A&R for Atlantic and Elektra Records is looking for the next Pop and R&B writing sensation to sign to a boutique record label. Submitting artists should have taken the time and developed their sound and have a good sense of who they are. I'm not looking for Chris Brown knock-offs. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Darryl Williams discovered and was the executive producer of Brandy, Ray J and Amerie. He has also had gold and platinum albums with Beyonce, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez, Silk and Kut Klose among others.
Our latest scheduled release is with Atlanta based Pop & R&B signer Scotty Cram.
- Darryl Williams / St. Marx Ent.
Seeking Pop & R&B Singers to Sign
Darryl Williams, former Vice President of A&R for Atlantic and Elektra Records is looking for the next Pop and R&B singing sensation to sign to a boutique record label. Submitting artists should have taken the time and developed their sound and have a good sense of who they are. I'm not looking for Chris Brown knock-offs. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Arkatech Beatz Seeking Talent - Hip-Hop/Pop Music & Artists
Multi Platinum producers/A&R's Arkatech Beatz have a long history of producing for some of Hip Hop's greatest and most notable artists including Big Pun, Nas, Raekwon, Game, Waka Flocka, Meek Mill, Max B, Shawty Lo, Mya, Jadakiss, and more. They are now seeking Hip Hop/Rap/Pop music and artists for label roster signing consideration. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Labels we're currently working with: Def Jam, Universal Republic, Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, Epic Records, RCA Records, eOne Music, Tommy Boy Entertainment
Artists we're pitching to: Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Cyhi Da Prynce, Waka Flocka
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Troponin T isoform expression in the normal and failing human left ventricle: a correlation with myofibrillar ATPase activity
P. A W Anderson, N. N. Malouf, A. E. Oakeley, E. D. Pagani, P. D. Allen
The expression of troponin T, a thin filament regulatory protein, was examined in normal and failing left ventricles. The samples were obtained from the hearts of patients with severe heart failure who were undergoing cardiac transplantation, and from normal adult hearts that could not be used for transplantation. Western blots of the myofibrillar proteins demonstrated two isoforms, troponin T1 (TnT1) and troponin T2 (TnT2). TnT2 is expressed at significantly higher levels in failing hearts (p<0.004). Western blots of two-dimension SDS-PAGE gels resolved two dominant spots of TnT1 and of TnT2 and several minor troponin T species. Alkaline phosphatase treatment markedly decreased the sizes of the two acidic spots while increasing the two more basic spots by a comparable amount. Myofibrillar ATPase activity had an inverse and negative linear relationship (r=0.7, p<0.02) with the myofibrillar percentage of total troponin T comprised of TnT2. In that heart failure in these transplant patients had multiple bases, we propose that rather than a cause of heart failure, the disease-associated changes in troponin T isoform expression are an adaptation to abnormal myocardial function.
Basic Research in Cardiology
SUPPL. 1
Troponin T
Heart Ventricles
Adenosine Triphosphatases
Alkaline Phosphatase
Adult heart
Thin filament regulatory proteins
Anderson, P. A. W., Malouf, N. N., Oakeley, A. E., Pagani, E. D., & Allen, P. D. (1992). Troponin T isoform expression in the normal and failing human left ventricle: a correlation with myofibrillar ATPase activity. Basic Research in Cardiology, 87(SUPPL. 1), 117-127.
Troponin T isoform expression in the normal and failing human left ventricle : a correlation with myofibrillar ATPase activity. / Anderson, P. A W; Malouf, N. N.; Oakeley, A. E.; Pagani, E. D.; Allen, P. D.
In: Basic Research in Cardiology, Vol. 87, No. SUPPL. 1, 1992, p. 117-127.
Anderson, PAW, Malouf, NN, Oakeley, AE, Pagani, ED & Allen, PD 1992, 'Troponin T isoform expression in the normal and failing human left ventricle: a correlation with myofibrillar ATPase activity', Basic Research in Cardiology, vol. 87, no. SUPPL. 1, pp. 117-127.
Anderson PAW, Malouf NN, Oakeley AE, Pagani ED, Allen PD. Troponin T isoform expression in the normal and failing human left ventricle: a correlation with myofibrillar ATPase activity. Basic Research in Cardiology. 1992;87(SUPPL. 1):117-127.
Anderson, P. A W ; Malouf, N. N. ; Oakeley, A. E. ; Pagani, E. D. ; Allen, P. D. / Troponin T isoform expression in the normal and failing human left ventricle : a correlation with myofibrillar ATPase activity. In: Basic Research in Cardiology. 1992 ; Vol. 87, No. SUPPL. 1. pp. 117-127.
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AB - The expression of troponin T, a thin filament regulatory protein, was examined in normal and failing left ventricles. The samples were obtained from the hearts of patients with severe heart failure who were undergoing cardiac transplantation, and from normal adult hearts that could not be used for transplantation. Western blots of the myofibrillar proteins demonstrated two isoforms, troponin T1 (TnT1) and troponin T2 (TnT2). TnT2 is expressed at significantly higher levels in failing hearts (p<0.004). Western blots of two-dimension SDS-PAGE gels resolved two dominant spots of TnT1 and of TnT2 and several minor troponin T species. Alkaline phosphatase treatment markedly decreased the sizes of the two acidic spots while increasing the two more basic spots by a comparable amount. Myofibrillar ATPase activity had an inverse and negative linear relationship (r=0.7, p<0.02) with the myofibrillar percentage of total troponin T comprised of TnT2. In that heart failure in these transplant patients had multiple bases, we propose that rather than a cause of heart failure, the disease-associated changes in troponin T isoform expression are an adaptation to abnormal myocardial function.
KW - Adult heart
KW - Contractile proteins
KW - Heart failure
KW - Monoclonal antibody
KW - Myocardium
KW - Thin filament regulatory proteins
JO - Basic Research in Cardiology
JF - Basic Research in Cardiology
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What is infant sign language?
When Can You Start Teaching Sign Language To Your Baby?
Why should you teach sign language to your baby?
Is Sign Language Good For Babies?
How to teach sign language to your baby?
Imagine your baby is crying even after a feed. You try to feed again, but the infant wouldn't have it; you take her out and show the sky and the birds, but she is not amused. You give her favorite toy, but she doesn't want it. In such a situation, you just want the baby to tell what she wants. But can she?
Yes, babies can communicate with you in ways other than crying, but you need to train them in that. Did you know that babies as young as four months can learn sign language?
MomJunction tells you what baby sign language is, when you can start teaching it, and the benefits of using the signs.
Infant sign language is a way of communicating with babies using signs and gestures before they develop speaking skills. Signing helps babies express their emotions, feelings, and needs.
Experts believe that introducing sign language to babies early on helps bridge the gap between the desire to communicate and to communicate. Experts also say that baby sign language doesn't interfere with the development of language in infants (1).
You can start teaching sign language to babies during six to 12 months, when they make an attempt to communicate (2). They can learn to sign back once they develop their motor skills around seven months.
Once your baby learns and begins to use signing, communication becomes easy for the both of you. However, you need to also speak while signing, that way the baby will learn to speak.
Reduces frustration: Learning the basic signs such as eat, drink, more, and all done can make the mother meet her child's needs. It will help avoid the guessing game.
Improves communication: Signing helps your baby to communicate well once they start speaking because they have been introduced to a set of vocabulary early on.
Expands vocabulary: Once babies begin to speak, signers have an edge.
Decreases tantrums: Most of the early tantrums develop because of the child's inability to communicate their needs. By helping your child learn sign language, you will notice that tantrums decrease as they can communicate more easily using signs and speech.
Increases confidence: Sign language improves confidence and self-esteem in the babies as they know how to ask what they want. For instance, if your baby asks for a cookie and gets it, he is happy and is likely to repeat the signs.
Creates interest in books: When you read a picture book to your baby by signing, it will make them interact better. It increases their interest in books and paves the way for early reading.
Does well in academics: Studies have shown that learning baby sign language has developmental benefits such as speaking early and doing well in academics.
Strengthens the bond: Teaching sign language will make you get down to your child's level, interact with them, make eye-to-eye contact and describe the sign. This works on your bonding with them.
Teaching sign language needs efforts, but you would want to know if it's worth the effort.
There is no concrete evidence to prove that the sign language is advantageous for babies. Though it is being increasingly publicized and endorsed in the recent times, further research is required on the subject as the existing studies have not proven its usefulness beyond doubt.
However, the studies (5) (6) conclude that people cannot be encouraged or pushed to teach sign language to their children, but they should not be discouraged either.
Therefore, if you do not want to teach the language to your baby, you may not be at a disadvantage. But if you want to try signing, then you can go ahead without hesitation.
When you are signing, say the word and show the sign. Accompany the sign with facial expression; it clarifies the meaning.
Incorporate signing into your baby's favorite activities such as walking the dog, playing with toys, eating their favorite food, etc.
Induce some play into signing and set aside a particular time and place for it.
Add some amount of drama to your signing; your baby will love it.
Animate your signs, for example, when you sign hungry, put a long face and roll your hands fast on your stomach.
You can add signs related to a single theme. For example, if the theme is a dog, then you can add the signs for a leash, kennel, dog food, dog bone, etc.
Teach the signs as if you are talking to the baby. Keep asking them questions. They may not respond to you but will acknowledge your question with a smile or a twinkle in their eye. Also, sign when you bath, diaper or feed them.
Do not get discouraged if your baby is not showing interest or is unable to grasp the signs. They might catch up in a few days.
For the baby to understand the language, begin with some simple, everyday signs.
Here are some common signs you can start with for your baby. Most of them are based on American Sign Language (ASL). You may also go with some generally used signs as well.
Male signs: All male members (dad, brother, grandfather) – sign above the nose.
Female signs: All female members (mom, sister, grandmother) – sign below the nose.
Mom: Open your hand and tap it on the chin.
Dad: Open your hand, tap it on the forehead.
Water: Make a 'W' by keeping your three middle fingers straight, joining your little finger and thumb and bringing the hand back and forth to your lips.
Eat: This is an easy sign to teach babies. You just have to close your fingers and put them in your mouth.
Bread: Put one hand in front of your chest with the palm facing inward, and cross it vertically multiple times with the other hand as if you are slicing bread.
More: Bring the fingertips of your left and right hands together. Then, make both the hands touch each other at their finger tips.
All done: Show your empty palms and turn them towards your chest. It shows you have nothing in your hands. It helps babies move from one activity to another.
All gone: Move your hand, palm up, backward and forward.
Where: Show your index finger and bring it down in a zigzag motion.
Sleep: Run your fingers slowly from your forehead to your chin while closing your eyes.
Change: Twist the fists back and forth; it indicates it's time to change the diaper.
Bath: Pretend as if you are washing your chest or scrubbing your body.
Help: Place your right hand in a thumbs-up position on the left hand. You can also sign your baby to ask if they need help by tapping your chest with both hands.
Playtime: Fold the middle three fingers making a 'Y' and swing your hands back and forth.
Ball: Make a circular shape with your hands and pretend as if you are holding a ball.
Please: Rub your hand over the chest in circles.
Thank you: Touch the lips and then move the hand out as if you are blowing a kiss.
Cat: Trace the whiskers of the cat on your cheeks.
Rabbit: Wrinkle up your nose or hold up two fingers.
Cereal: Place your hand like a bowl and spoon from it as if you are eating cereal.
Apple: Knuckle your cheek with two fingers.
Peas: Point your index finger and tap it with the other index finger pointing to peas in a pod.
Banana: Stick your thumb out and pretend to peel it like a banana.
Carrot: Fold your fist, bring it to your mouth and pretend to munch carrots.
Milk: Fold your hand, make a thumbs-up and move it up and down as if you are milking the cow.
Sweet potato: Place your four fingers on your chin and then put two fingers on your fist.
Avocado: Make a letter 'A' and pretend to mash the fruit.
Read: Spread your palms and keep opening and closing them like a book.
Share: Place your palm facing you and with the other hand cut it half indicating your baby to share.
I love you: Fold your middle and ring fingers inside and keep your thumb, index, and little fingers pointing upwards.
Happy: Hold your hand horizontally and press it against your chest. Repeat the movement back and forth from your body.
Sad: Put a sad expression on your face, raise your hands up and bring them down.
Hug: Cross your arms and touch your shoulders. Move back and forth to animate the sign.
Scared: Tap your chest again and again.
Kiss: Close the fingertips to form an apex and place it on your pouty lips. Move the hands from lips to your cheek.
Good: Place your hands one over the other with the palm facing you. Raise one hand to your chin and bring it back.
Medicine: Rub the center of your palm with your middle finger as if you are mixing a medicine. This sign is useful when you want your baby to take syrup.
Hot: Put out your hand and withdraw it quickly.
Cold: Raise your shoulders slightly and clench your fists and hands and shake them while bringing it close to your body.
Again: Place one hand with palm pointing upwards and slightly hit it with the fingertips of the other hand.
I want: Bring your hands towards your chest.
I don't want: Bring the hands towards your chest and brush it away sideward indicating, 'I don't want'.
Car: Steer an imaginary wheel.
The signs are simple and meaningful. And if you follow some tips, teaching becomes easier.
Apart from the basic signs, know the signs your baby is interested in or would be interested.
Look for opportunities to teach signs. Ideally, mealtime is the best time because your baby is sitting in the high chair and you would be able to maintain eye contact.
You need to talk to your baby while signing so that they can imitate you and learn to speak as well.
Get creative in your signing. For example, use a teddy bear to sign during meal time.
Sign in context. When you are in the kitchen, signs about the recipes, utensils, etc., and when in the zoo, sign the animals.
You may also use some training tools in your mission.
Interactive DVDs with rhymes, stories, and gestures will improve your child's focus.
Use as many flashcards as possible. They are available in different sections such as people, foods, animals, plants, etc.
A teaching guide is useful in case you need a special boost to your module.
A signing dictionary will help teach your baby the right signs.
A time-tested method, wall charts create a strong visual impact on the young minds.
These are some easy ways to help you teach baby sign language. But remember, signing enhances communication skills but does not replace speaking skills.
It can only be used as a bridge until they learn to communicate. Baby sign language inspires you to speak clearly, with varied emotions and increased pitch variations. It keeps babies engaged while learning happens automatically.
Did you use baby sign language? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.


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Teetering on the brink: Mick Jackson
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At the time of writing we seem to be teetering on the edge of a combination of global financial meltdown and a situation where, across the world, banks are effectively nationalised. It's enough to make Marx and Engels dance a jig.
At the time of writing we seem to be teetering on the edge of a combination of global financial meltdown and a situation where, across the world, banks are effectively nationalised. It's enough to make Marx and Engels dance a jig.
So, at the time you read this, it may have all settled down or you may be reading it by candlelight as you wait to take your place in the queue at the soup kitchen.
However it turns out, we are extremely unlikely to avoid a prolonged period of very difficult trading for any business to business service.
The UK logistics sector has, over the past two decades, led the world in effectiveness and supply chain performance. In most parts of the economy, supply chains have moved from production-dominated, stock-heavy, supply-push distribution systems to consumer-led, agile, demand-pull systems. There is no doubt, that this process (significantly led in the main by our customers) has enabled vast amounts of working capital to be taken out of the system to the benefit of all.
However, it could be argued that those system-led benefits have, in the main, been achieved in spite of a skilled workforce rather than through a skilled workforce. As more and more sophisticated technological solutions have come along, we train the relevant parts of our workforce to use those systems but mainly, only to use those systems.
As the degree of automation increases (eg RFID and Satellite Navigation), then we risk de-skilling the basis of many jobs in the sector and will have to face up to the dangers of producing an institutionalised 'assembly-line' mentality among our workforce.
Many years ago, during my time at NFC and shortly after we were privatised, we had somewhere in the region of 1,000 separate operating facilities, each of which was run as a profit centre. We came to the conclusion then that really we were like a whole series of cottage industries, each very dependent on its people.
For all the current sophistication I think this still applies to large parts of today's logistics sector. The dependency on people and their general skill levels is still there but the investment in those general skills is sadly lacking, except in a few shining exemplar organisations.
Inevitably, severe trading conditions put pressure on training budgets. Even the large players will inevitably cut back as they retrench to fight recession. The difference between the very large players and the smaller ones however, is that the former are extremely unlikely to stop training and development altogether. Their systems of professional development are too fully embedded to pull out completely.
Bomb-proof
For the smaller companies however, the step to put in such a 'bomb-proof' infrastructure from scratch is too great to contemplate so the gap will inevitably get wider between the haves and the have-nots. This in turn will damage the whole sector as the large players are very dependent on the small players to function.
At Skills for Logistics, we are currently working up a system through our network of Regional Logistics Academies (whether directly supported by the government or not – again written before the decision is announced!) The Academies will offer direct support to all those companies that cannot afford the training and development infrastructure enjoyed by the bigger players. Watch this space.
What is certain is that, if you're brave enough to go for it, then the next couple of years are the time to do it.
Seasoned financial specialists will tell you that the time to invest is when the market is at the bottom. Warren Buffett's famous quote: "be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy only when others are fearful" can also be applied to training and developing your people. If you develop the skills of your people when your competitors are not, you will strengthen your ability to climb out of the abyss.
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Having won the Basingstoke area badminton competition last month, the team visited Eastleigh on Wednesday to compete against schools from across Hampshire.
They were placed in a group alongside three other schools and had to play against them in a series of singles and doubles matches. The total points from all the matches were then added together and the teams were placed in a league.
After winning against two of the schools and a narrow defeat against the third we had secured enough points to finish top of the group!
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Q: GUID to string filepath I'm trying to parse a GUID which represents the filepath of folders inside the MusicLibrary.
Here's what the GUID code looks like directly from the libraryfile:
knownfolder: {4BD8D571-6D19-48D3-BE97-422220080E43}

If I paste the whole string into my explorer bar, it opens my Music folder just fine.
But how do I convert this to ex. D:\Music in C# code?
I hope you understand what I'm trying to ask you all.
Thanks in advance and happy holidays :)

A: You should be using the Environment.SpecialFolder enum.
var music = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyMusic);

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YouTube influencers against climate change: How civil society and new forms of science communication are challenging the German government
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Just before the European election a YouTube video titled "The destruction of the CDU" caused political outrage in Germany. The video by the popular German YouTuber Rezo attacked the conservative Government party, CDU, mainly for climate inaction but also for other shortcomings. As a reaction to the following heavy attacks on Rezo and his video from the political establishment, an alliance of more than 70 popular German YouTubers got together to release a second video which had only one message: The YouTubers asked their followers not to vote for the Government or far right parties, because they would ignore the expertise of scientists and the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change and therefore would be unable to provide sustainable solutions for the future.
The Government parties experienced dramatic losses in the European Elections and the single biggest winner of new voters was the Green Party. It has been argued that the two YouTube videos had a stronger impact on public engagement and opinion than many of the previous debates initiated by scientists and journalists. This debate is still ongoing and further popular German YouTubers jumped on the bandwagon to attack the climate policy of the German government. They form a very unusual and extremely successful alliance of influencers, academics and scientists in order to increase the pressure on the German government on climate protection.
This contribution presents research in progress on the use of scientific expertise by the involved YouTubers and the role of the scientific experts in the debate, for instance, as providers of scientific fact-checks. In addition, it will also be discussed if and what kind of new forms of expertise emerge on YouTube and also what role authenticity, amenability and interactive dialogue plays for the perceived credibility of the involved actors on YouTube.
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How to find yourself through drumming
Young Alfie loves to play the drums. To the point of obsession. To the extent, in fact, that he has room in his mind for little else – school work, friends, family. So when he finds himself propelled into a rock band, he makes a naive decision that has devastating consequences for those around him.
Cédric Chapuis' poignant solo play is at once a coming-of-age drama and a study of music as a crucial outlet for a fractured mind, with the true extent of Alfie's condition only emerging through his encounters with irritated head teachers, school bullies and unexpected girlfriends. There's a lot going on here, but Chapuis spins his threads together elegantly – also drawing in, of course, Alfie's beloved drumming itself.
And Beat's solo performer Daniel Bellus performs a remarkable feat as both actor and expert drummer, delivering licks and rhythms with all the devotion Alfie clearly feels, while bringing to vivid life the boy's wide-eyed naivety and obliviousness to the problems he's causing.
At 75 minutes, Beat might benefit from a little tightening, and its conclusion – though subtly set up – feels unexpectedly shocking. But it's a beautifully crafted show, delivered with panache and searing conviction, and one that packs a deceptively powerful emotional punch.
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IFPRI - Global Hunger Index
This dataset contains the data used to calculate the Global Hunger Index (2017) for the years 1992, 2000, 2008 and 2017.
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally, regionally, and by country. Each year, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) calculates GHI scores in order to assess progress, or the lack thereof, in decreasing hunger. The GHI is designed to raise awareness and understanding of regional and country differences in the struggle against hunger.
Note: In order to have numeric data for all observations, in the cases where the value was '<5' it has been transformed to '2.5'.
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The mortality rate of children younger than the age of five (partially reflecting the fatal synergy of inadequate dietary intake and unhealthy environments).
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The proportion of children under the age of five who suffer from stunting (that is, low height for their age, reflecting chronic undernutrition).
The proportion of children under the age of five who suffer from wasting (that is, low weight for their height, reflecting acute undernutrition)
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is calculated as the average of three indicators, the proportion of the population that is undernourished (Undernourishment), the proportion of underweight children un
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The proportion of undernourished as a percentage of the population (reflecting the share of the population with insufficient calorie intake).
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Support for Community Access Centers in the Statehouse
A Bill currently pending in the Massachusetts Statehouse would help support community access centers in Massachusetts, in addition to providing support to municipalities and the state's general fund.
Representative Paul McMurtry filed a bill on behalf of MassAccess, the membership-based advocacy group representing over 130 community media organizations in Massachusetts. Local cable television channels, often called "PEG channels" to correspond with the mission of public, educational or government access, provide a valuable public service to the community. There are over 200 local access cable TV centers in Massachusetts, the highest concentration of media centers in the country.
An Act Relative to Digital Entertainment on Public Rights of Way (HD 4389) was filed by Representative Paul McMurtry to create parity among cable and digital streaming providers using public rights of way in order to sell their services to Massachusetts residents by establishing a 5% fee on digital streaming providers which are already using the rights of way, free of charge. The Bill, which has 74 Cosponsors, aims to update the law to include a fee for new entertainment options which have entered the marketplace in the past decade and are growing in popularity. These options include Netflix and Hulu, among others. The fees would generated would be distributed between the state general fund, municipalities and community media centers. Distribution would be based on population and done via existing methods in place.
Traditional cable, which is delivered through public rights of way, is regulated through franchise license agreements that provide a small percentage of revenue back to the city or town in which they do business in order to support local programming. Community media has thrived in Massachusetts, in part, due to franchise license agreements with cable companies.
New cable alternatives, while often delivered via the same public rights of way wires, are not subject to those same regulations. Digital streaming providers rely on local infrastructure to sell their product to millions of Massachusetts residents, yet pay nothing to use that infrastructure. This bill recognizes that companies which use public rights of way to sell services that are similar to traditional cable should be held to similar rules and regulations.
Most community media centers are seeing declining revenue from cable franchise fees for the first time in their histories. However, these centers are not the only ones being hurt by a decline in cable subscriptions. Many municipalities in Massachusetts receive a percentage of franchise fees in order to support other projects in their cities and towns. New entertainment options which have entered the marketplace in recent years continue to grow in popularity, and resulting in a decline of cable customers. From 2015-2018, state data shows that total cable households dropped by 7% in Massachusetts.
A number of states have already established fees for digital streaming services including Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington. Additionally, individual municipalities in California, Colorado and Illinois have also established fees for these providers.
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