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Directional dominance on stature and cognition in diverse human populations
The Bio Bank Japan Project
Biggs Alzheimer's Institute
Homozygosity has long been associated with rare, often devastating, Mendelian disorders, and Darwin was one of the first to recognize that inbreeding reduces evolutionary fitness. However, the effect of the more distant parental relatedness that is common in modern human populations is less well understood. Genomic data now allow us to investigate the effects of homozygosity on traits of public health importance by observing contiguous homozygous segments (runs of homozygosity), which are inferred to be homozygous along their complete length. Given the low levels of genome-wide homozygosity prevalent in most human populations, information is required on very large numbers of people to provide sufficient power. Here we use runs of homozygosity to study 16 health-related quantitative traits in 354,224 individuals from 102 cohorts, and find statistically significant associations between summed runs of homozygosity and four complex traits: height, forced expiratory lung volume in one second, general cognitive ability and educational attainment (P < 1 × 10-300, 2.1 × 10-6, 2.5 × 10-10 and 1.8 × 10-10, respectively). In each case, increased homozygosity was associated with decreased trait value, equivalent to the offspring of first cousins being 1.2 cm shorter and having 10 months' less education. Similar effect sizes were found across four continental groups and populations with different degrees of genome-wide homozygosity, providing evidence that homozygosity, rather than confounding, directly contributes to phenotypic variance. Contrary to earlier reports in substantially smaller samples, no evidence was seen of an influence of genome-wide homozygosity on blood pressure and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, or ten other cardio-metabolic traits. Since directional dominance is predicted for traits under directional evolutionary selection, this study provides evidence that increased stature and cognitive function have been positively selected in human evolution, whereas many important risk factors for late-onset complex diseases may not have been.
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The Bio Bank Japan Project (2015). Directional dominance on stature and cognition in diverse human populations. Nature, 523(7561), 459-462. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature14618
Directional dominance on stature and cognition in diverse human populations. / The Bio Bank Japan Project.
In: Nature, Vol. 523, No. 7561, 23.07.2015, p. 459-462.
The Bio Bank Japan Project 2015, 'Directional dominance on stature and cognition in diverse human populations', Nature, vol. 523, no. 7561, pp. 459-462. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature14618
The Bio Bank Japan Project. Directional dominance on stature and cognition in diverse human populations. Nature. 2015 Jul 23;523(7561):459-462. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature14618
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For those of you who have been following the building of state longitudinal data systems, the Common Data Standards Initiative's Technical Working Group has released its first set of voluntary common data standards, intended to make it easier to compare and exchange information across districts and states.
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The famous singer and actress Whitney Houston died in 2012 at the age of 48, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California in February 2012. 11 years after her death Houston hosted the Golden Globe Awards this week at the same hotel where she died, and host Jerrod Carmichael jokingly referred to the fact.
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One of the world's foremost experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Qumran community that produced them provides an authoritative new English translation of the two hundred longest and most important nonbiblical Dead Sea Scrolls found at Qumran, along with an introduction to the history of the discovery and publication of each manuscript and the background necessary for placing each manuscript in its actual historical context
IV. Biography and Antiquarian Literature, A. Biography. Fasc. 3. Hermippos of Smyrna [No. 1026]
Series: Die Fragmente der Griechischen Historiker and Die Fragmente der Griechischen Historiker, Biography and Antiquarian Literature
Authors: Guido Schepens and Jan Bollanséé
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The literary activity of Hermippos of Smyrna (2nd half 3rd century B.C.) covered various fields, but he mainly gained fame as a biographer of celebrities in the cultural and literary sphere: legislators, the Seven Sages, philosophers, rhetoricians, poets.
The present study (edition, translation and commentary) of the fragmentary remains of his biographical and other historical works shows Hermippos firmly entrenched in the Alexandrian intellectual milieu of his time, as exemplified by his derivative method and his juxtaposition of sensational stories and pinacographical material (lists of writings, pupils); his aim can best be described as 'infotainment'.
No other biographer has been cited more often by later writers in antiquity, and Suetonius singled him out as an influential predecessor, so Hermippos stands as a key figure in the history of ancient biography.
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A major intellectual resource.
Jaroslav Pelikan, from the foreword.
The multiple award-winning Encyclopedia of Christianity (EC), copublished by Brill and Eerdmans, is a monumental five-volume work presenting the history and current state of the Christian faith in its rich spiritual and theological diversity around the world.
Volume 1 (A-D) contains 465 articles featuring
- articles on all but the smallest countries of the world, including the former communist nations that have gained independence since 1989;
- the latest statistical information from David B. Barrett on the religious affiliation and ecclesiastical breakdown of each country and continent;
- articles on doctrines, denominations, and social and ethical issues in relation to the churches;
- biographical articles on prominent figures through church history.
The Encyclopedia of Christianity is also available online


Chasing the remote, the undisturbed and undocumented, is the modus operandi of any self-respecting adventurer. It's one thing to tick off all the best adventure spots: one mountain here, one trek there - the same 'breathtaking views' you've seen on the cover of glossy magazines. But it's another to go in pursuit of a whole other way of life, where time moves at a different pace, and the trappings of modern life are so distant as to be inconceivable.
London-based photographer Zoe Springer went in pursuit of this particular state of nature, manoeuvring a boat around Papua New Guinea, heading all the way down to the Solomon Islands, speaking to people and documenting the vast natural beauty as she went. Capturing this largely-unvisited corner of the world, Springer was able to shine a spotlight on the South Pacific with this photo series, offering a unique insight into everyday life disconnected from the hecticness of Western culture.
A Catholic church on Ali Island, one of the four islands located close to Aitape off the coast of Northern Papua New Guinea. Consisting of five villages all consciously constructed to lead to this chapel. Catholicism is the dominant faith throughout these islands.
This little boy, who most likely hadn't ever seen a camera before, sneaked an inquisitive peek that bordered on a scowl during the Sing Sing, a traditional dance performed as a ritual for the Papuans.
Oscar coyly followed me around on Garove Island. Feigning shyness as I attempted to capture his portrait several times, he finally tugged on my shirt to proudly present his coconut as he timidly posed.
Geraldine, her face still finished with the traditional blue and white paint of this island's ritual attire, had never seen a camera before, yet boldly demanded her portrait be taken, and poised herself with an aloof confidence amid the sweltering, green backdrop.
Located within a collapsed Volcano caldera, Garove Island, part of the Witu Islands, is encompassed by steep cliffs flourishing an extraordinarily abundant vegetation, so dense it illustrates why there is only one small settlement on the island. Black sands envelop the green precipices, and vivid reefs lie within the inky water of the caldera.
A trio of teenage boys on Garove Island languidly posed as they observed me with cool composure from afar.
As enthusiastic as the small children were of my presence, young boys were equally aloof and seemingly ambivalent of me until my lens met their gaze.
A grandmother, mother, and son. Kopar village houses no more than 200 inhabitants and encompasses an eerily enticing landscape of mangroves and swamps. Like all of the villages presented, there is no sewage system here and the only source of electricity available is generated through miniature solar panels.
A grandmother and grandson confronted my lens with a hard stare, reminiscent of the tangibly heavy air of the Sepik River. Unlike any other place visited, the Sepik possessed an ominous gloom permeated only by the vivaciously colourful clothes worn by the villagers. Family ties are paramount in this culture, as large families all live under one roof and retain a powerful support system throughout their lives.
This little boy wanted nothing to do with me and promptly showed me his bottom to prove his point.
This woman possessed an unparalleled stature of pride and charisma; her grandchildren uneasy in my presence, peered at me from afar. Houses in the Sepik region, as well as in most of Papua New Guinea's villages, are built on stilts in order to protect homes from rising water and tropical storms.
Jacob clearly relished the attention he indubitably received from me. As he took me to his home in order for me to find a shady place to change my film, his uncle playfully called out that you could easily tell which children enjoyed the water most by the lightness of their hair.
I managed to coax a timid smile from Christina who had surveyed me with bashful inquisitiveness. Although a young girl, she carried herself and her elegantly draped towel with the silent confidence of a woman beyond her years.
A group of young school girls adorned in traditional dress after performing a Sing Sing. Once again so effortlessly graceful and elegant, I was stunned by the confidence these children possessed despite never having seen a stranger amidst their homes.
Mother and child in Vanimo, one of the most remote regions in the Sanduan Province of Papua New Guinea. The mother, having already met passing travellers was all too keen for her photograph being taken, yet her child shrieked at the sight of me and preferred to shield his small face in the confines of a Gucci snapback.
A vibrant little market arranged off the white beaches of Vanimo exhibited hand crafted wood carvings, sea shells, and woven bags.
Children were either incredibly enthusiastic of my visit, leaping into my frame at every opportunity they felt fit, or completely terrorised, wriggling away from my sight while shrieking and shouting. I had to wait silently, partially hidden in the greenery in order to sneak up on these two boys playing in the sand.
As my presence was met with skeptical apprehensiveness I carefully tread my way towards this tender moment between mother and child. The stylish elegance of the manner in which people don their clothing reflected the poise and grace of the young women I photographed.
This man welcomed my attention as I entered his home. By shooting entirely on film I was able to form a connection with the subjects captured, as its constraints are unforgiving and the shots limited.
The steeliness of the children encountered in the Sepik Region alluded to destitute conditions and a much tougher life than previously seen in other villages. Moments later, I encountered a group of young men gutting juvenile hammerhead sharks; the fins harvested for sale, the meat saved for their families.
A very active Kadovar blasted acrid sulphurous gases from its sub-vent. Approaching this volcano via Zodiac, I was able to get within 200 metres before I was forced to turn back as the noxious gases engulfed my lungs. Papua New Guinea boasts one of the highest volcano activity in the South Pacific.
A line of young children moments before the traditional Sing Sing, a combination of pride and bashfulness exuded from them. Each island has its own distinctive traditional attire, in this case the stunning blue and white facial paint. All children are obligated to attend school until their teenage years, and every village visited boasted a small yet prolific learning centre.
Two women resting after a traditional sing sing in Madang. This town was central to heavy fighting during WII with over 34 sunken ships to be found in the harbour, considered one of the most beautiful in the South Pacific.
I was changing my film underneath a tree when a falling branch struck my head. I heard a piercing giggle and saw this young girl gawking at me from above. She tentatively smiled as I shot her portrait, unaware of what exactly was happening but enjoying the attention all the same.


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Housing, healthcare and climate — all at the same time
In our latest Ontario election newsletter, we probe development tensions in Ottawa and the Greenbelt — and how the major parties plan to navigate the housing and climate crises
By Denise Balkissoon
Stephanie (Mikki) Adams, executive director of the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families, wants the City of Ottawa to press pause on its major new hospital development and hold a "full and meaningful engagement" with Ottawa's urban Indigenous population.
Photo: Kamara Morozuk / The Narwhal
For many urban Indigenous people in Ottawa, the Central Experimental Farm is a crucial greenspace — but not for long. As investigative reporter Carl Meyer just wrote, a new, long-awaited campus for the Ottawa Hospital will mean the loss of eight hectares of land that Indigenous service organizations use for education and recreation, as well as healing and cultural activities.
Stephanie (Mikki) Adams co-chairs the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition, a group of 10 service organizations that say they were shut out of decisions around the $2.8 billion project, including site choice. "We were not consulted with at all," Adams told Carl, adding that, as a group, the coalition serves about 20,000 people in the region. The hospital said it reached out to many Indigenous communities, but wouldn't say which actually joined its Indigenous Peoples Advisory Circle. None of the nations or organizations it mentioned confirmed to The Narwhal that they were members.
This is just one example of how issues of Indigenous Rights, conservation and climate mitigation can seem at odds with other challenges Ontario is facing. Over the course of the election campaign, such tensions have come up a lot. Today, Ontario reporter Emma McIntosh has a story about a vote happening on May 25 in Durham Region, which must decide whether to open 3,771 hectares of farmland to development. As Emma wrote last fall, Durham is also making a decision about the location of a much-needed new hospital and whether to build it on the headwaters of Carruthers Creek — a choice that's pitting the two municipalities of Pickering and Ajax against each other, as the first pushes for development and the second worries about floods.
Farmlands in the Greenbelt region of Durham County. Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Narwhal
Halton Region just chose not to open farmland to development, while York Region decided to go for it last November. These votes are happening as municipalities decide whether to go along with the Progressive Conservative government's push to expand urban boundaries and accelerate construction of (most single-family) homes, to address the province's very real problem of housing affordability in a time of non-stop population growth.
But does preserving greenspace, farmland and Indigenous territory have to be at odds with housing (or healthcare)? We asked three candidates that question last week at The Narwhal's Ontario election forum. All of them said it doesn't have to be a zero-sum battle, though they had different ideas of how to achieve both climate goals and affordable housing.
Sandy Shaw, the incumbent NDP MPP for Hamilton–Ancaster–Dundas West, said she had been standing "shoulder-to-shoulder" with people in her riding: the city of Hamilton recently decided not to expand its urban boundary as directed. But the Ontario government still has tools to override that decision, which is why Shaw, who is her party's environment critic, supports "getting rid of Ontario Land Tribunal rulings that make it very difficult for municipalities to have control over how they grow their housing and how they plan for their futures."
Ontario can afford to address both the climate and housing crises, said Dianne Saxe, the Green Party candidate for University–Rosedale in Toronto, and the province's former environmental commissioner. "What we can't afford are dumb things like sprawl and building more highways," she said, adding that her party's platform shows how to build 1.5 million new homes in urban areas that already have transit and jobs.
The Ontario Liberal platform pledges to build 1.5 million houses over the next 10 years. Lucille Collard, incumbent Liberal MPP and environment critic for Ottawa–Vanier, said over 130,000 are slated to be affordable, and over 20,000 reserved for Indigenous families. "We can't build over the Greenbelt," Collard said. "We need to stop urban sprawl and promote smart intensification" which she believes requires working with other levels of government.
If you'd like to know what else these three candidates had to say — about emissions, electric vehicles and building climate consensus no matter who wins — you can watch the whole event above. And if you're wondering why the Progressive Conservatives don't have a representative, it's because they declined our invitation to participate in the event.
In just over a week, Ontarians will head to the polls. Between now and then, we'll be bringing you a breakdown of each party's environmental platform, a look at a big new transit project in Peel Region and a story about the Doug Ford government's stance on natural gas. Let us know if there are any other pressing climate issues you'd like us to cover — we might not get to them by June 2, but we would love to know what you're thinking about.
Make good choices,
Denise Balkissoon
Ontario bureau chief
Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Narwhal
Where do the opposition parties stand on building new highways?
The spiciest moment of The Narwhal's election forum (a.k.a. the Ontario election's only province-wide climate-focused forum) occurred when the three candidates started talking about highways — very confusingly. With the proudly pro-highway Progressive Conservatives absent in the conversation, it made us all wonder: where exactly do the other parties stand on building new highways?
NDP environment critic Sandy Shaw said Highway 413 "goes against everything that we stand for, and against really everything Ontarians stand for." But the NDP's dislike of highways doesn't apply everywhere: the party's platform includes a small section titled "Building and fixing our roads," which pledges to prioritize the construction of six "needed" highways outside the protected Greenbelt. Still, Shaw told The Narwhal audience that "building highways is such a backwards approach to growth." Confused? Us too.
Meanwhile, Lucille Collard, incumbent Liberal MPP, said her party has pledged to cancel Highway 413 but "we're not against highways. Some highways have already been committed, have gone through extensive environmental assessment and are necessary for essential travel across the province." On the Bradford Bypass, Collard said Ontario needs to "redo our homework" because the environmental assessment, as my colleague Emma has reported, is outdated.
The Liberal plan repeatedly promises to cancel Highway 413 and invest the money in other projects, particularly schools. But the party is under fire after one of their candidates — Jannat Garewal, Liberal candidate for Brampton East — suggested the Liberals would delay the construction of Highway 413, not cancel it. Party leader Steven Del Duca reiterated his opposition to the 413, but the Liberal platform does pledge to invest in other highways that cross urban centres like Milton, Mississauga, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener and Windsor to "keep people safe and moving."
As for the Ontario Greens, their plan for highways is four words: "Stop building new highways." Except: while a Green spokesperson told The Narwhal the party would build no new highways in southern Ontario, new roadways in northern Ontario would be assessed on a case-by-case basis because of the region's "unique" transportation needs.
Why does all this matter? Tons of research suggests there should be no further building of anything that will lock-in fossil fuel usage. That means no new roads and highways, at least until someone can deliver the electric vehicle future the climate emergency demands. — Fatima Syed
Money talks, and the Ontario government's pre-election budget doesn't spend much on climate
By Emma McIntosh and Fatima Syed
In April, Doug Ford's government released an Ontario budget without a chapter dedicated to environment policy, the first time such an important topic was completely ignored. What it does promise is mining, electric vehicles and even more highways. Read more.
The Ford government is giving $1 billion back to drivers. What about public transit riders?
The Progressive Conservatives' transit spending is focused on big, long-term projects that don't interfere with private vehicle lanes. But just as eliminating licence plate renewal fees benefits drivers right away, small, street-level fixes could improve riders' lives — and reduce emissions — immediately. Read more.
Why all of Canada will pay for Doug Ford's choice to cancel Ontario's cap-and-trade program
Newly public documents reveal the Progressive Conservatives stonewalled Koch Industries' requests for compensation and pushed the global giant to take its complaints to international court. Read more.
When you're figuring out how to keep the engine running for another four years. Tell your friends The Narwhal is kicking its coverage into high gear as the campaign hits the final stretch — and to sign up for our election newsletter to get the latest updates.
Updated on May 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET: This story was updated to correct the Liberal party pledge on housing. Although Lucille Collard said the party will build 1.5 billion homes over the next 10 years, the platform is designed to build 1.5 million homes.
Banner: Stephanie (Mikki) Adams, executive director of the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families, wants the City of Ottawa to press pause on its major new hospital development and hold a "full and meaningful engagement" with Ottawa's urban Indigenous population.
Denise Balkissoon is based in her hometown of Toronto. She has been executive editor at Chatelaine, where she edited a National Ma...
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Posted on 30 November 2013 22 July 2015
Private Case – Public Scandal – The secret books in the British Library
I find it fascinating how much our attitudes to subjects change over time. In this case the topic is the British Library's collection of pornography. In the past a few individuals have become somewhat obsessed by the various holdings in our Private Case collection. This seems strange to me, in an era permeated by sexual content, from television shows like Big Brother, to teenagers sexting each other, and virtually unrestricted access to pornography through the internet.
Since first joining The British Library back in 2006, I have heard many myths and legends about the collection of pornographic material. It was, I was confidently assured, the second largest in the world, behind the rather surprising winner, the Vatican Library, and slightly ahead of the Library of Congress in Washington, home of the First Amendment.
As a 'newbie' in the library I received this information in good faith, and in the knowledge that the collection was safely locked-away our basements, where I was unlikely ever to stumble across them.
However a chance mention in an article about the National Library of Australia led me to Private Case – Public Scandal by Peter Fryer. Published in 1966, this book claimed to expose the deep dark secrets of what was then known as the British Museum library (home to the famous Round Reading Room).
Naturally my first instinct was to look up this controversial publication on Explore The British Library, and within minutes I had located and ordered it.
I can't claim to be an expert on Erotic Fiction , but I was surprised by just how dull and turgid these 160 short pages turned out to be. The contents mostly consists of excessively detailed reports of the author's struggles to unearth the library's 'hidden gems', his numerous letters to those in charge at that time, and many lists of the controversial titles and their provenance.
Perhaps any serious attempt to catalogue the more 'exciting' content of The British Library stacks was bound to end up being something of a snooze, but I have to say I was disappointed. However here are some of the highlights I thought worth noting:
Early on Fryer reports that;
"The BM collection of erotica is without doubt the most comprehensive in the world. The Kinsey Collection does not hold a candle to it. The celebrated Enfer Of the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris probably runs it a close second; but the alleged riches, in this field, possessed by the Vatican, the Library of Congress, and the Bodleian in Oxford, turn out to be small fry indeed compared with Bloomsbury's well-stocked private case."
It seems that the confusion stems from their "courage and honesty" in listing publicly their collections, whereas, up until the 1960's The British Library had not.
Later on, Fryer recounts an episode relating to a request for a 'naughty' book by Iwan Bloch. He is asked to meet with the Superintendent of books who explains that he has to satisfy himself, that Fryer's purpose was serious, and that he was unlikely to steal, mark, or mutilate the book.
It was subsequently explained to Fryer, that the intention of this kind of interview is to protect the library's books from the readers, "which experience has shown to be a necessary part of a librarian's duty, rather than to protect readers from books, which is not thought to be a librarian's business in this country."
Fryer divides up the library's collection of erotica into several categories including what he terms 'sexological works', which include books on "contraception, guides to erotic technique and coital positions, sociological surveys of teenage copulation in Cockfosters and homosexuality in Rutland." I'm guessing this last part was Fryers attempt at humour.
A section of the book covers the history of the Private Case at the British Library and includes mention of Anthony Panizzi, of one of the key figures in its development. Rather surprisingly Panizzi was not British, but an Italian lawyer and revolutionary democrat, who had been sentenced to death by the government of Modena. He escaped to England in 1823 and joined the British Museum staff, working his way up to Keeper of printed books by 1837. During his tenure Panizzi grew the book collection from 200,000, to over a million by the time of his retirement in 1866. Many of these were catalogued by Panizzi himself., The creation of the famous round reading room was also his idea.
In keeping with his democratic principles Panizzi wanted the library to be open to all students of knowledge.
"He wanted the student to have the same means of indulging his curiosity on any topic, consulting all authorities, and 'fathoming the most intricate enquiry', as the richest man in the kingdom. 'And I contend', he added, 'that Government is bound to give him the most liberal and unlimited assistance in this respect.'"
This was quite a change from the views of his predecessor Henry Ellis, who opposed the idea of opening on public holidays because, "I think that the most mischievous part of the population is abroad and about at such a time." Ellis claimed that if the library was not closed for the Easter holiday period, "the place… would really be unwholesome."
Fryer managed to track down an article published in the English Review from December 1913, complaining about hidden books in the British Museum. In The Taboos of the British Museum Library, the authors claimed there were three general classes of books liable to be secreted by the library at that time:
1. Subversive of the throne
2. Subversive of religion
3. Of an improper or obscene character
In response to an author who's latest book had been 'dissapeared', the Keeper of books wrote this rather unhelpful reply;
"Dear Sir, – In your letter of the 12th July, referring to books which are not entered in the catalogue, you ask me whether there are any printed instructions issued, and available for public use, by which the public may know of the existence of such books, and to the conditions under which they may be consulted. My reply to your question is that there are no printed instructions relating to such books."
Towards the end of the book Fryer covers some of the non-erotica related causes for books in the library being 'suppressed'. One, is if the publication has resulted in a successful libel case. Others are breach of copyright by the publishers, or serious factual errors in the publication. A more interesting cause was those containing commercial or state secrets. Examples included the cautiously titled Statement respecting the Prevalence of Certain Immoral Practices in his Majesty's Navy from 1821, and those containing information on lock-picking and safe-breaking. Also included was the 1895 edition of Lieutenant-Colonel John Ponsonby Cundill's Dictionary of Explosives.
Fryer makes his views on these restrictions clear on the final page of the book;
"It is high time the museum authorities realized that the un-catalogued books in their care are not their private property, and that their refusal to let people know exactly what they have and have not got is unworthy of a great national library and totally inimical to scholarship."
Since those repressive days of the 1960's the library has indeed opened up the catalogue, and these curiosities can be found. But only ordered up from the basement by those who have a serious academic interest.
Re-inventing umbrellas and corkscrews in the Business & IP Centre
It never ceases to amaze me how innovative our customers in the Business & IP Centre are. In just the last couple of weeks I have been helping visitors who have re-invented the most iconic of household products, the umbrella and the corkscrew.
It started when a young man came up to the enquiry desk to ask if I could help find market research on the UK umbrella market. Sadly, the well-known publishers we hold such as Mintel and Keynote don't tend to produce reports on niche markets like these. But a bit of creative researching led to some useful information on some of our other databases. I was of course curious as to why he wanted to know this information, (I would like to think this is part of what makes me a good information professional). "I guess you are going to tell me you have invented a new form of umbrella", I said. His response was, "That is correct. I came up with the idea many years ago, and have now decided to patent it".
As a heavy user of umbrellas to and from work (sadly they are necessary part of life in this rain 'blessed' nation), I can't wait to see what his solution will be. The only real innovation I am aware of is the patented wind proof umbrella. Although an honourable mention should go to Squid London with their colour changing model, who just happen to be one of our Success Stories.
The next encounter was with an older customer who wanted to find sales figures for corkscrews in the UK. Once again, we were not able to locate a market research report on this niche product. However we did manage to locate a few articles estimating sales and covering trends in the market.
As something of a gadget man I was interested in hearing about his corkscrew invention. But he wasn't in a position to go into details at that point. However he did say that his idea was remarkably simple. I was left wondering if it will be any better than the ScrewPull system which is my current favourite. This involves the use of a low friction screw to penetrate the cork, combined with a mechanism that pulls it out of the bottle in one continuous movement.
By coincidence the previous evening Stephen Fry had been showing off what must be the most complicated and expensive corkscrew ever invented, on his Gadget Man television show.
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Posted on 12 July 2012 19 February 2013
Calling all dyslexic entrepreneurs
The Business & IP Centre is hosting a research placement for Sally Ann Clarke, an MA student from the University of Brighton. She is looking to find entrepreneurs and business people who are dyslexic. Below is her blog post about the project:
Many thanks to the British Library for agreeing to host my research project.
First of all, something about me. I started my career as a qualified librarian in Manchester Public Libraries, and since then I have had a variety of roles including managing an independent bookshop. This gave me retail and business experience but also an interest in business information. I decided to return to the library profession and I am now studying for an MA in Information Studies at the University of Brighton.
For my dissertation I am researching dyslexic entrepreneurs and business information. My choice of research topic came from bringing various ideas together. I read the Cass Business School's research by Dr Logan that entrepreneurs have a significantly higher incidence of dyslexia than in corporate management and the general population. I also visited the Business and IP Centre and noticed that many of their services are aimed at entrepreneurs. I then wondered if dyslexic entrepreneurs had specific business information needs.
I also have an insight into some of the issues dyslexic entrepreneurs have, as I am dyslexic myself. I understand that many people do not realize they are dyslexic although they may have an inkling that they are 'different'. I didn't find out myself until I studied for a part-time University Certificate in Creative Writing eight years ago. I am now aware of the difficulties I have, and have learnt some strategies to try and overcome them, but now I am becoming aware of some of the 'advantages' such as good verbal communication, lateral thinking and creativity. These 'advantages' are perhaps why someone with dyslexia becomes an entrepreneur in the first place.
And there are many examples of successful dyslexic entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson, Kelly Hoppen, Duncan Bannatyne from Dragon's Den and Tom Pellereau, winner of last year's The Apprentice.
However, I need your help! If you are dyslexic and have used the Business and IP Centre, if you think you may be dyslexic or if you know a dyslexic entrepreneur please do get in touch. I would love to hear from you. My email is SallyAnne.Clarke@bl.uk
Do you know the IWR Information Professional of the Year 2011?
As the fortunate recipient of this award way back in 2003, I have an interest in who gets to win each year.
In 2009 I was pleased to see it go to Hazel Hall, who I have known for many years. And have always been impressed by her support and enthusiasm for her students at the Centre for Social Informatics in the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University. She has also been very active in promoting the potential of the information and knowledge profession. And has lead the implementation of the UK Library and Information Science Research Coalition. Hazel also won the SLA Europe Information Professional Award 2011.
Hazel Hall
Now in its 11th year, the international award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession in the last 12 months.
A nomination could be for someone who has demonstrated best practice, led extensive project work, responded in an innovative fashion to commercial or economic pressures, or developed an information resource for an organisation and its users and clients.
The name of the winner will be announced at the Online Information Conference 2011 to be held in London in late November and the winner will be presented with the award at a reception at the end of the first day of the conference.
To nominate either yourself or a colleague, email editor Peter Williams. The entry, giving reasons why the nominee should win, should be no more than 250 words and include the name, job title and achievements plus contact details for the candidate and the nominee. The closing date is Monday 7 November.
The awards are organised by IWR magazine and Online Information Conference organisers, Incisive Media.
Posted on 15 August 2011
History in an Hour – another of our Success Stories
After my post Here's one we helped earlier – Seasoned culinary courses, I've heard from another client of the Business & IP Centre who has gone on to great success.
Even better, History in an Hour is the brainchild of a librarian.
Rupert Colley had the idea ten years ago, but with the encouragement of his partner Annabel and help from the Business & IP Centre, he finally made a success of it.
The value of the idea has now been recognised by international publishing house Harper Collins, who recently purchased the e-book series from the Rupert.
Annabel kindly sent me a note saying;
"… had it not been for the Business & IP Centre, I wouldn't have had the idea or the confidence to know where to start in registering a trademark for "In An Hour", which meant that this became also an asset purchase, not just a straight multi-book licensing deal."
Rupert also sent me a note to say they are having a summer sale. For the month of August 2011 only, the apps are 69p – iBooks 49p – Nook 99c and Kindle 98p or less.
HarperCollins Signs History in an Hour Ebook Series
In a major new acquisition HarperCollins has purchased the History in an Hour e-book series from the company founder and author Rupert Colley. The deal was set up by Scott Pack and the books will be published by Arabella Pike at HarperPress.
History in an Hour is a series of e-books and apps that summarise key areas of world history in digest form, with each title taking no more than sixty minutes to read. From World War Two to Black History, from American Civil War to the Reformation, History in an Hour titles have been a permanent fixture in the Apple bestseller lists since September 2010, often with 3 titles in the top ten or five in the top twenty. They recently came out on Kindle as well. The History in an Hour website and blog can be found at: www.historyinanhour.com
Scott Pack says: "When I saw these e-books topping the Apple iBooks charts I was intrigued as I was pretty sure they weren't from a major publisher. I downloaded one and was really impressed, it did exactly as it promised. I was amazed to discover that they were all the work of a librarian from Enfield creating them in his spare room. I was determined to snap them up before anyone else did."
Rupert Colley comments: "History is fascinating but it can also be daunting – huge books, a huge choice and endless websites. My aim with History In An Hour is to make it less daunting and more accessible whilst still providing a quality read. I want to offer readers a starting place in their historical reading; a platform on which to build. Now, with HarperPress, we can take it to a new level and spread the word – that History is exciting."
HarperPress will launch the series on 4th August with six titles. A further seven will follow in October. All existing books will be rebranded and an ambitious programme to grow the series will include titles on the fall of the Roman Empire, the Gunpowder Plot, the Vietnam War, Castro and the Wars of the Roses, as well as an extension of the brand into other subject areas. More than one year on, History in an Hour is still topping the charts with World War Two in an Hour currently number 15.
Arabella Pike comments: 'This is an incredibly exciting venture for HarperPress. In just over one year Rupert has, single-handed, created a superb brand offering great history for busy people – short, sharp, informative books to be read on a phone or e-reader perfect whilst enduring the daily commute to work. As a leading publisher of history, we intend to work with Rupert to build this pioneering series to publish some terrific titles, show how historical content can be refashioned to suit the digital age, and open up a whole new generation of readers to the delights of history.'
Launch titles:
The Afghan Wars
Henry VIII's Wives
October titles:
American Slavery
The World Cup
Growing Knowledge – The Information and James Gleick
We have had a lot of interest since we opened Growing Knowledge in October – Growing Knowledge the Evolution of Research – the garden is open.
And tomorrow we are lucky to have James Gleick speaking at the library. He is the author of The Information, a new book which shows how information has 'become the modern era's defining quality – the blood, the fuel, the vital principle of our world'.
The story of information begins in a time profoundly unlike our own, when every thought and utterance vanished as soon as it was born. From the invention of scripts and alphabets to the long misunderstood "talking drums" of Africa, James Gleick tells the story of information technologies that, he claims, changed the very nature of human consciousness.
He will explore where the age of information is taking us, swept along by a deluge of signs and signals, news and images, blogs and tweets.
John Naughton also interviewed him in the Observer last weekend.
Posted on 9 March 2011
Business & IP Centre is five years old today
While I am on the subject of birthdays (Escape the City is one year old), I would like to note that the Business & IP Centre is five years old today.
My colleague Isabel Oswell, who heads up our marketing activities, has come up with some helpful numbers to give an indication of what we have achieved in the last five years.
I should acknowledge the match-funding by the London Development Agency (LDA), which has enabled us to achieve so much.
I am proud to have been involved with something that has helped so many, and want to thank everyone who has helped to contribute to our success.
To date we have helped 200,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses, and given direct advice and guidance to over 30,000 people.
Fifty percent of these have been pre-start up, and 50 per cent have been post-start up and owners of growth businesses.
They come from a diverse range of backgrounds, with fifty percent women, and 37 percent from black and Asian minority ethnic groups, and 4% with disabilities.
Over a quarter of the Centre's visitors are from the creative industries.
An independent evaluation by Adroit Economics, revealed that, between 2007 and 2009, the we helped to create 829 new businesses for London, and a further 786 new jobs for Londoners. The combined turnover for these businesses was £32 million and 89 percent of their founders say this success could not have been achieved without the Library's help.
For every £1 that the LDA invested over the period, the businesses saw a £22 increase in turnover. Further, these businesses, supported by the Centre, have contributed £5.5 million to the public purse.
In addition, owing to its reputation and brand, the Library has also managed to leverage its funding through sponsorship, discounts, pro bono work, positive press coverage and other in-kind benefits at an estimated value of over £10 million.
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Cool infographics that tell a story
Although I have never really believed in the old cliché a picture is worth a thousand words, I have been a big fan of effective illustrations for many years.
I started with the seminal works The Visual Display of Quantitative Information and Envisioning Information by statistician and sculptor, Edward Tufte. Although, I have to say I was always somewhat underwhelmed by his examples.
Thanks to a recent BBC series on The Beauty of Diagrams, I discovered that Florence Nightingale (who is best known as the nurse who cared for thousands of soldiers during the Crimean War), was the first to use statistical graphics as to illustrate the causes of mortality.
More recently I have discovered the Cool Infographics blog, and have seen some excellent examples of effective presentations of statistical information.
The Conversation Prism 3.0 for 2010 shows the major players in each of 28 different online conversation categories.
Although not strictly speaking statistics related, How Would You Like Your Graphic Design? gets an important point across very effectively.
Growing Knowledge the Evolution of Research – the garden is open
Our Growing Knowledge – the Evolution of Research was officially opened by Andrew Miller MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee last week.
Over the next nine months, we will be using a dedicated exhibition to explore what technological tools will shape the library's future research facilities.
The exhibition aims to challenge visitors on how research is changing and ask what you want to experience from the library of the future.
I have volunteered to be a guide to the exhibition so do drop by and say hello.
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Working with hardware partner HP and software partner Microsoft, the library is showcasing a range of research tools, including a prototype of Sony's RayModeler 360-degree Autostereoscopic Display that uses gesture control to view static and moving 3D images and video.
At the end of the Growing Knowledge exhibition, the British Library will evaluate the tools and decide which have been most useful for researchers – a term the library uses to describe anyone using its resources.
Richard Boulderstone, CIO at the British Library, explained: "It's about trying to explore what tools and services we should provide for researchers in future. What is the future of the library? What tools, spaces, technologies should we provide for researchers?"
Clive Izard, head of creative services at the British Library, added: "We are evaluating the way researchers will work in an area that is not hushed and quiet – where people will be more collaborative physically.
"At the end [of the exhibition] we will produce a report. JISC [independent advisory body providing advice on ICT use to higher education] is going to take the findings and incorporate them into our services."
The exhibition, which is running on a thin client solution, is testing everything from monitor set-up – from a single touch screen monitor to four standard monitors – to audio search software developed by Microsoft.
These tools, which include map rectification software that reshapes old maps over current maps, and a Jane Austen's Fiction Manuscripts tool that enables users to digitally delve into Austen's handwritten manuscripts, will be alternated with other ones in the British Library's portfolio over the nine months.
Researchers can also experiment with a Microsoft Surface Table, on which the British Library is showing an interactive, digital version of the world's longest painting, the 19th century Garibaldi Panorama. A set of dials, developed with (University College London (UCL), also measures Twitter activity across nine capital cities.
The Growing Knowledge exhibition will run until 16 July 2011.
Growing Knowledge – the Evolution of Research is open
Growing Knowledge – the Evolution of Research has been officially opened by Andrew Miller MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee.
Showcasing some never-seen-before research tools, thought-provoking content and futuristic design in a fully interactive research environment, the exhibition aims to challenge our audiences on how research is changing and ask what they want to experience from the library of the future.
For more information watch this You Tube video for interviews with Library staff and further details about the exhibition.
Reuters have also produced a video piece on the exhibition.
Read or Die (R.O.D) and the coolest librarian in the world
I'm wondering if my quest for the most exciting librarian in the world (Cool librarians, More cool librarians) has now ended with the discovery of Yomiko Readman, codename The Paper, an agent for the Special Operations Division of The British Library. Yes you read that right, but may have realised that Yomiko is a fictional character set in an alternative future, where the British Empire has managed to maintain its superpower status.
In this fantasy world the British Library is an institution devoted to the promotion of literacy (so far so believable), but is also home to The British Library Special Operations Division who run operations around the world to fight book related crime and terrorism. Their slogan is 'Peace to the books of the world, an iron hammer to those who would abuse them (I have some colleagues who would support this part), and glory and wisdom to the British Empire'.
Yomiko, the hero of the stories is a half-Japanese, half-English papermaster. This means she has the ability to manipulate paper in a wide variety of ways, including creating paper darts that can carry people, paper-rope stronger than steel, and samurai swords. As a result, she never goes anywhere without her case full of stationery supplies.
Although polite and friendly with very few exceptions, she does have a licence to kill, and does so with her deadliest technique, death by a thousand paper cuts!
Yomiko reports to Joker, a stereotypically stiff upper lip Englishman who needs a proper cup of tea in a china cup to help him in a crisis. He reports to Gentleman, an aged, one eyed man, who is the power behind the throne of the British Empire (no sign of the Royal family here).
Although not generally a fan of Manga comics, I greatly enjoyed watching the Read or Die DVD animated version of the stories last night (many thanks to colleague Matthew Shaw for the loan).
In particular I loved the way that Yomiko always asks so politely for her books to be returned to her. And the almost sexual excitement with flushed cheeks she shows when coming across a special book. Needless to say her apartment is piled high with books, to the extent that she is covered by them as she sleeps on her sofa.
Here are some links about this exciting (for a librarian) new discovery:
Please give back my book! Welcome, fellow readers, the newly revamped ReadorDie.org
Internet Movie Data Base
Read or Die Wiki


Let me start by saying that I am old (archaic) and have been riding bikes since my teens so I have ridden and enjoyed many bikes and I do put a lot of miles on my bikes since I use them as daily drivers throughout the year except for the worst of winter time and lots of pleasure rides.
I could see this gorgeous bike sitting there, so what is this? Never seen one of them before....GSX-S1000...**** that is badass!! Wait..they have 2 of them...A used 2016 and a new 2018. I've since read reviews and as much info as possible and then another thing I like to do when I'm looking is join a forum for the vehicle so here I am to get more info.
Seems that the general consensus is that it is a great bike.... any issues to pay attention to? Any pointers when buying one? What should I expect out of it, a very long life?
Anyways I've been back to the dealer again yesterday for something else but gravitate right back over to them while I wait. I've stopped just short of signing the paperwork and riding off.
Decisions decisions........ buy the RC or the S1000..... Now ideally I won't mind to own both but can't buy both this year. Oh and the Vic XC stays too, that will never go.
I look forward to learning much from you guys!!!
Gsx-s1000 is a great bike, it is a current production bike though that will be available new or near new for a while. A mint rc51 is more rare. Welcome to the forum.
I went from an SV1000s to the GSXS1000F. The SV is pretty much Suzuki's RC51. They are almost Identical in ride and performance, also in NOT being comfortable for us old guys!!! I loved the SV but after an hour or so the neck back and wrists were feeling it. I have the 1000F and like you, I ride alot. I've already installed a touring screen and the added wind protection is appreciated. So far I have absolutely nothing to fault with this bike and would recommend it to anyone. I'd get the 18 over the 16 as they have better fueling and throttle response and a few more Clydesdales!!!
SV1000s pales compared to an RC51. SV1000 was a detuned TLR and even the TLR had to give way to the RC51, and I say that having loved my TLR dearly.
Sir, I do NOT envy you your decisions. An RC51 has also been on my bucket list as well, however no more clipon bikes for me, for the road anyway. If you can find a way to swing it, I'd get the RC now, and then get the GSX later. A new or clean GSX will be easier to find than an RC51 for sure, then you can have both.
As for filling the sporty side next to something more suited to touring, I totally get that, and it really is a great combo to have in the garage to choose from. That would be a good garage to have no matter what kind of riding you want to do, unless you want to get dirty, then you need to add another bike to the garage. It gets expensive.
By the way, I kept the SV. It makes all the right noises (Dan Moto slip ons) and has all the right feels and it is a blast to ride!!!!
Gixxer what are you comparing to say the SV pales compared to the RC. They are with in the same 10th of a second thru the 1/4, there is only a 2mph difference in 1/4 mi mph, probably due to the RC having 10more hp than the original non fuel injected SV and the weight is with in a few pounds of each other. The only comparison I've seen are in early tests by MCN in their yearly performance index issue. I know everyone loved the Honda and the only one I ever rode I really liked and it "felt" alot quicker that the SV, but I feel it was even more sporty in riding position and harder to stay on for any length of time more than an hour or so. I agree with the guy that said the SV1000 was the best bike nobody bought!!!!!
I was discussing with a coworker and expressed the same sentiment that I should get the RC first because the GSX will be readily available for years in the future but what I should do and what I wind up doing are different at times haha.
I have also through much research over the years have come to understand that while still basically the same platform the RC does outperform the SV in every area. I may be wrong but that's what I've read.
I have not seen a newer bike that I thought WOW about when I saw it until I saw the GSX. Thus the WOW is very tempting.
Seems like so many years ago I rode a RC51 of the first year release series. As I remember, there was an updated version a year later to fix the niggles in the first. Honda is better than Suzuki in this. Fueling any one???
I would think that you have had a few rides on different days of the RC51 right ?
The ride position of a 2005 year sportsbike is more extreme than offered today, and my history at 66 suggests that you too will find the GSX-S1000 a more sustaining ownership experience.
When a bike says WOW to you, it's 90% there for you.
I think the Honda has a few miles up by now, so it's not a tight bike anymore and do you know mechanically how healthy it is and what the maintenance service costs will be for your expected ownership?
Edit, the RC51 was called the VTR1000 SP, and SP2 in my Country and Overseas.
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I have the F version of the GSX-S. I absolutely love it and have had zero issues. It sill just amazes me every time I get on and am able really twist the throttle. I had never ridden an inline 4 before this bike (but I did own a V4). The GSX-S just sounds great and has more power than I'll ever need. I've never ridden an RC51, but it's always been one of those bikes on my list of bikes I'd like to own, along with the SuperHawk. I really like the versatility of a "sport" class bike with ergonomics that make it a joy to ride for long hours in the saddle. I know it's a totally different bike, but I think you will love it if you try it.


Stargazers are in for a treat as the "brightest comet" is set to make one of the 10 closest comet flybys of Earth in 70 years, and one may even be able to see it without a telescope on Sunday, NASA said.
Although the comet known as 46P/Wirtanen will approach at a distant 11.4 million kilometres or 30 lunar distances from Earth, it's still a fairly rare opportunity.
Comet Wirtanen has already been visible in larger amateur telescopes, and while the brightness of comets is notoriously difficult to predict, there is the possibility that during its close approach comet Wirtanen could be visible with binoculars or to the naked eye, NASA said in a statement on Friday.
"This will be the closest comet Wirtanen has come to Earth for centuries and the closest it will come to Earth for centuries," said Paul Chodas, manager of the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.
"This could be one of the brightest comets in years, offering astronomers an important opportunity to study a comet up close with ground-based telescopes, both optical and radar," he added.
At the time of closest approach, the comet will appear to be located in the constellation Taurus close to the Pleiades. In a bid to take advantage of the close approach, astronomers led by the University of Maryland are planning an observation campaign.
The campaign would aid in detailed scientific study of the properties of this "hyperactive" comet which emits more water than expected, given its relatively small nucleus.


Had a great time with Helen at WordCamp Philly. In case you missed it, Helen was one of four panelists speaking to WordPress in higher education during lunch, where she discussed her experience rolling out the Eastman School of Music's website in WordPress. Helen was the only panelist from a consulting shop. I shared my Editing the Visual Editor talk in the developer track. The presentation was updated to incorporate a new tip and feature some of the relevant new tools WordPress 3.3 – and the new wp_editor function – put at our finger tips. Both of us also participated in the core development session on Sunday, and submitted core patches.


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Visas: Americans can stay up to 21 days in the Philippines without a visa. Fifty-nine-day visas cost $30 and are available at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., or at consulates in Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
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