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BPTO is considered the sixth most innovative IP institute in the world
BPTO was considered the sixth most innovative IP institute in the world in 2021, according to an annual ranking released by the World Trademark Review (WTR), which analyzed 60 national or regional IP institutions.
The ranking was led by the IP institutes of the European Union and South Korea. The third position was Singapore, followed by the United Kingdom and Mexico. In sixth place, alongside the BPTO, were the IP institutions of Australia and Chile.
In relation to Brazil, the publication highlighted that the BPTO had significant growth in the ranking in recent years, leaving 41st place in 2018 and rising about 20 positions in 2021. WTR highlighted the Institute's actions to reduce the backlog, modernize its systems electronics, as well as stimulate innovation and economic development through IP assets.
Source: BPTO
Xiaomi patent brings fingerprint recognition anywhere on the screen
Use of fingerprints on smartphone screens has been used for a long time. The technology serves well and has stagnated in recent years. However, Xiaomi intends to change that and has now filed a patent application for a fingerprint sensor that can be used across the entire screen of the device.
Xiaomi patents fingerprint recognition technology anywhere on the screen
According to the latest data from the Chinese Patent Office, the company has obtained a patent for fingerprint scanning technology. The technology allows you to use the scanner more freely without having to place your finger on a certain point on the screen.
In the patent, Xiaomi described the operation of a network of integrated infrared LED elements located between an AMOLED display and a capacitive touch layer. The network of "receivers" will be under the display. These elements will form the basic building blocks of the new scanner, which will serve the entire screen of the device.
Xiaomi's patented fingerprint sensor
When the user touches the screen with their finger, the touch layer records the touch, its location, and the shape of the fingerprint, after which the LED elements begin to emit infrared light in the desired area. In this case, elements elsewhere on the screen will remain inactive.
Infrared light is then reflected off the fingertip and projected onto the receivers. The system will process the data to obtain a "card" of the fingerprint and the smartphone will compare it with the sample saved in memory. Once the fingerprint is identified, the user can unlock the device by touching any part of the screen.
Xiaomi's patent is a major advance in fingerprint recognition and a smartphone, which currently has small screen spaces for this recognition. In addition, users increasingly seek convenience, and this patent brings that too.
In August, Huawei patented its technology for a similar purpose in several markets, including China, Europe, USA, Japan, Korea, and India, but the development did not find commercial use, which, according to the site, must have been due to US sanctions that seriously restrict the company's technological capacity. As Xiaomi has not yet faced such sanctions, new scanners may be launched shortly.
Source: SempreUpdate
Disney files patent for glasses-free virtual reality technology
The Walt Disney Company obtained a patent for a device capable of producing virtual reality and augmented reality without the need for glasses, headsets, or digital devices. Virtual World Simulator had its name registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office on December 28 and should bring something unprecedented until then.
The patent suggests that Disney intends to raise the level of digital simulation to something unprecedented, far beyond virtual reality and augmented reality, two of the main production focuses of large technology companies. The Disney theme parks metaverse must connect digital, data, and physical elements in a "virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space," according to the documentation.
Disney would be willing to create a virtual universe inspired by Disneyland that would allow the simulation of animated characters and theme park attractions in a virtualized, 3D, and realistic way. The technology would use three-dimensional images generated by multiple projectors capable of generating a high rate of images per second.
How does Virtual World Simulator work?
The premise of Virtual World Simulator would be the use of the SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technique, which tracks in real-time the user's point of view and implements changes in the images, which gives a sensation similar to being in motion.
The 3D virtual effects would be projected onto real park locations and could bring animated characters to life or simulate animated objects, props, and artwork. If all goes well, the experience of visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks could deliver an even more enchanting and unique experience.
According to Founders Legal's technical and patent technology consultant, John DeStefano, the entertainment giant would come out ahead of competitors by bringing simulations independent of the phone screen or headphones. "Disney has developed a system that is almost similar to a movie projector to project onto a real surface what humans see on a screen," he explained in an interview with SiliconValley.
There's still no time frame for Disney to deploy the Virtual World Simulator technology, but it likely won't take that long, as the patent is often one of the last processes performed in the development of a product.
Source: CanalTech
Cannabidiol reduces highly aggressive, drug-resistant brain tumors, study shows
A study by researchers at the Augusta University School of Medicine, Georgia, USA, found that cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in marijuana, was able to reduce, in mice, the size of a highly aggressive brain tumor and lethal. After inhaling the compound, the animals began to produce fewer substances that favor the growth of glioblastoma.
To simulate brain cancer in mice, the researchers used modified human glioblastoma cells (adapted for animals), creating what is called "orthotopic glioblastoma", the most realistic possible model for the tumor, produced artificially outside the human body.
After eight days, the disease was already active and aggressively in the animals' brains. On the ninth day, the team of researchers started the treatment with daily doses of inhaled cannabidiol, while some animals received a placebo, to control the work. The experiment lasted seven days and the study was published in the specialized journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research.
Scientists observed a significant decrease in tumor size in imaging tests done in mice that inhaled cannabidiol, not seen in animals that ingested a placebo.
Currently, the treatment of glioblastoma-type brain cancer is surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, the results are usually not satisfactory, as this type of tumor is resistant to drugs.
The scientists' idea is to use cannabidiol — if its beneficial effects are proven in further studies — in conjunction with the treatment already used in people diagnosed with glioblastoma.
Source: Cenarium Magazine
Apple sued by a Canadian company for an infringing patent on iPhone cameras
As reported by Bloomberg Law, a portal dedicated to legal news, Apple is facing a lawsuit from ImmerVision, a Canadian technology company specializing in image processing and wide-angle lenses, alleging that the giant would have incorporated one of its inventions into the cameras of devices ranging from the iPhone 11, 12 Mini, 13 Pro Max to the iPad 2021. The lawsuit was brought in October and, more recently, part of this equipment was included in the action.
The technology employed by Apple would violate a patent granted to the Canadian company in 2005. In this, the principle would have been broken with "objective lens structures that compress the center and edges of an image, while expanding an intermediate zone".
Presumably, then, the ultra-angle sensor on Apple devices — whose 120-degree wide view is fixed by iOS — is supposed to be the problem at hand.
Through the lawsuit, ImmerVision seeks damages — in an amount not specified in the document — and an order to block future use of the invention. The official complaint was filed in Federal Court in the city of blocking the future use of his invention, according to the claim filed in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware. Apple has not yet officially commented on the matter.
Source: TudoCelular
Soccer players go to court against sticker albums
A success among children, teenagers, and adults who are passionate about football, the sticker albums have become the target of hundreds of lawsuits in recent years. The reason? Players claim compensation for moral damages for appearing on the cards without prior authorization.
On the one hand, publishers claim that publications have historical and informative value. On the other hand, the sportsmen claim that their image generates profit without having endorsed the initiative and without receiving any percentage. And the fight is far from being pacified, as there are favorable and unfavorable decisions for both parties, depending on who judges.
At the São Paulo Court of Justice, only in November, at least 20 lawsuits related to this were ruled. The discussion is not new and processes like these have always existed, not only about print magazines but also video games. However, these processes have become more and more frequent from 2019 onwards.
Sometimes, players get damages – which usually range between U$ 881 and U$ 1,763. In others, compensation is denied. The result is divergent depending on the understanding of the collegiate responsible for judging the demand.
Source: Metrópoles
Cannabis for athletes can move more than US 162 million per year in Brazil
Last Tuesday, December 7th, Kaya Mind, a Brazilian consultancy specializing in the cannabis market, presented the newest study: "Cannabis and Sports". The unprecedented survey sent first-hand to Cannabiz, indicates that the sports segment can generate business of more than US 162 million per year for medicines and herbal products. This amount, according to the company, would bring a collection of US 53 million in annual taxes for the public coffers.
Projections of this type in the world of cannabis are usually optimistic and take into account a series of factors that are not always confirmed, as they depend on regulation and acceptance by doctors, patients, and other consumers. Even so, the document points to yet another global trend and reinforces the potential of cannabis in an aspect still little explored in Brazil. In the rest of the world, the interest of athletes, amateurs and professionals, for the benefits of the plant, mainly its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects have been growing. The evidence accumulated in research and clinical experiences even led the always rigorous world anti-doping agency (WADA) to remove cannabidiol (CBD) from the list of prohibited substances during competitions. At the Tokyo Olympic Games, held this year as a result of the pandemic, therapeutic cannabis was already released to alleviate pain and speed up the recovery of competitors.
The Kaya Mind report, which was released and made available for free on December 7th, used official sources that were based on research and internal metrics from the consultancy. To project the market size, 24 relevant sports in Brazil were selected and the three profiles of athletes with the greatest potential to use cannabis medicinally. In addition, 15 sociocultural, economic, and physiological factors of each of the modalities were considered for the analysis, which considered a projection of average consumption per person, treatment period, and the average value of the milligram of oils with CBD available in Brazil.
With these data, Kaya Mind projects that the consumption of plant derivatives among athletes of different levels (professionals, amateurs, and casual) has the potential to move US 162.8 million per year in the country, of which US 53.7 million would be collected annually in the form of taxes.
Source: Veja
Anvisa approves 8th medicinal product based on 'Cannabis'
On December 1st, Anvisa published the eighth health authorization for a cannabis-based product.
It is an oral solution under the name Cannabidiol Verdemed 23.75 mg/mL.
The product can be sold in pharmacies and drugstores from a medical prescription through a type B prescription (blue).
The product is manufactured in Colombia.
At the end of 2019, Anvisa authorized the sale of cannabis-based products in pharmacies, provided that the substrate or the entire product is imported. Marijuana cultivation remains prohibited.
Source: O Antagonista
Mastercard requests trademark registration in Brazil and quotes cryptocurrencies
In recent days, Mastercard filed in Brazil a trademark application, which quotes cryptocurrencies in the specification of services.
The company processes payments in various ways on its network and held recently a closed press event to discuss the relationship with cryptocurrencies.
Along with Visa, Mastercard is one of the main flagship companies in the financial market.
At the end of last October, it is worth reminding that the company drew worldwide attention by claiming that it would process Bitcoin in its global payments network, which could reach millions of businesses. For this reason, it has a partnership with Bakkt.
What does Mastercard's trademark application in Brazil mention about cryptocurrencies?
Mastercard International Incorporated has applied for its trademark registration in Brazil. The application was filed on October 27, and the application was recently published for opposition purposes within a 60-day term. Anyway, what draws attention to the request is that the company is willing to use its trademark in the Brazilian cryptocurrency market.
Among the services that Mastercard could provide are payments in cryptocurrencies, exchange (negotiation, purchase, and sale), and also the provision of financial information to the sector.
"cryptocurrency payment processing services; cryptocurrency exchange services with blockchain technology; providing financial information in the area of cryptocurrency".
It is worth reminding that Mastercard owns CipherTrace, a company that tracks cryptocurrencies, also acquired in 2021, which makes clear the giant's plans for the sector.
In a recent conversation with the press, Walter Pimenta, Vice President of Mastercard in Latin America and the Caribbean, explained that the company already operates in the cryptocurrency sector in El Salvador, a country that made Bitcoin legal tender in recent months. In addition, he recalled that the company must support both cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, and private stable coins.
Mastercard movement happens days after Visa
It is worth reminding that Mastercard's movement in Brazil is important to show that the company is already prepared to operate in the cryptocurrency sector, as well as its main competitor, Visa.
That's because, on November 17, Visa also applied for registration to process cryptocurrency payments in the country, which is named as the largest Bitcoin market in Latin America.
In other words, the two main flags of the financial market arrive in the country, which may soon see solutions coming to trade, as is already done in other countries.
Source: LiveCoins
Patent suggests Sony plans to release a PlayStation controller for smartphones
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application that appears to be a PlayStation controller designed for mobile gaming.
The patent, which was published this week by the Japanese division of SIE, describes a system for playing on a device attached to two control handles. The controller, which resembles the PS4's DualShock 4 rather than the latest PS5's DualSense, is described as "a left-hand part and a right-hand part gripped by the user's left and right hands."
According to the patent, the device's included designs omit "a user-bendable part of the shaft and detects the tilt direction and the amount of tilt of the shaft part".
If such a device comes to fruition, it can be used in conjunction with a smartphone to play PlayStation titles via Remote Play or the cloud, for example. PlayStation controllers are already compatible with mobile devices via Bluetooth.
The patent comes amid a new push for mobile games by the PlayStation maker. In October, SIE named former Apple Arcade content chief Nicola Sebastiani to lead the company's mobile operations after job announcements that it was opening a new business unit to adapt its "most popular franchises" to cell phones.
It was recently confirmed that WipEout Rush will be released for mobile phones in 2022.
Source: PSBR


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The Mariners have signed lefty Clay Rapada and added him to the roster at Triple-A Tacoma, according to Rainiers announce Mike Curto (on Twitter). Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune first reported (via Twitter) that Rapada was working out for the team. The left-hander has a 4.06 ERA in 94 big league innings but has never been able to hold down a consistent big league job despite dominant numbers against left-handed hitters; Rapada has held lefties to a minuscule .164/.255/.231 batting line in his career. However, righties have roughed him up at a .345/.464/.611 clip.
Catcher Chris Gimenez has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant (Twitter link). Gimenez, who has been outrighted previously, has 72 hours to accept or reject the assignment. He was claimed off waivers by the Rangers last week but quickly designated for assignment when the club promoted Daniel McCutchen to the Majors.
The Cubs have outrighted reliever Alberto Cabrera to Triple-A after he cleared waivers, reports Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune (via Twitter). The 25-year-old righty was designated on Saturday.
Outfielder Michael Taylor has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A, tweets Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com. The 28-year-old will take up residence in Sacramento for the fifth straight year since joining the Oakland organization.
Brian Bogusevic has accepted an outright assignment from the Marlins, reports Cotillo (via Twitter). Bogusevic, a 30-year-old outfielder who was acquired over the offseason for Justin Ruggiano, could have elected free agency since he has previously been outrighted.
The Red Sox have released outfielder Scott Cousins, Cotillo also tweets. Cousins, 29, has seen bit action in parts of four MLB seasons. The news was first reported yesterday by Mike Andrews of SoxProspects (via Twitter). According to Andrews, longtime minor leaguer Juan Carlos Linares was also among the players cut loose from the Boston system.
Pitcher Armando Galarraga is working on securing a visa after receiving an offer from the Taiwanese club Brother Elephants, his agent tells Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (Twitter link). Cotillo tweeted earlier this morning that the former big leaguer was close to a deal to move to Taiwan. In 542 career MLB innings, Galarraga has a 4.78 ERA with 5.7 K/9 against 3.8 BB/9.
Outfielder Dave Sappelt has been released by the Phillies, tweets Cotillo. Sappelt himself said on Twitter that he appreciates the club carrying him while undergoing offseason surgery. The 27-year-old has seen limited action in three big league seasons.
The Astros have outrighted reliever Raul Valdes to Triple-A, according to the PCL transactions page. Though he lacks an extensive MLB track record at age 36, Valdes still has an intriguing recent stat line and looks to be a good bet to see time in Houston at some point. His ERA was a ghastly 7.46 last year, but he put up 9.5 K/9 (against just 2.1 BB/9), good for a 3.10 SIERA. Valdes posted numbers more line with those peripherals in 2012 and even during limited action this spring.
Likewise, Hiroyuki Nakajima has been outrighted to the top affiliate of the Athletics, also via the PCL transactions page. The move is not surprising, given that Nakajima had only been added to the 40-man in the first place to fill it up to allow for the team to designate Taylor for assignment, according to a report from John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group (via Twitter).


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Гергард Конрад (Gerhard Conrad; 18 серпня 1922, Берлін — 26 липня 1944, Ла-Манш) — німецький офіцер-підводник, оберлейтенант-цур-зее крігсмаріне.

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1 грудня 1939 року вступив на флот. З липня 1944 року — командир підводного човна U-214. 22 липня вийшов у сій перший і останній похід. 26 липня U-214 був потоплений в Англійському каналі південніше Старт-Пойнт (49°58′ пн. ш. 03°30′ зх. д.) глибинними бомбами британського фрегата «Кук». Всі 48 членів екіпажу загинули.

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 Кандидат в офіцери (1 грудня 1939)
 Фенріх-цур-зее (1 листопада 1940)
 Оберфенріх-цур-зее (1 листопада 1941)
 Лейтенант-цур-зее (1 квітня 1942)
 Оберлейтенант-цур-зее (1 грудня 1943)

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 Нагрудний знак підводника (4 лютого 1943)
 Залізний хрест
 2-го класу (23 травня 1943)
 1-го класу (1944)

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 Конрад на сайті uboat.net

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Fashion | Buro Loves
Emerging Korean designer Ji Won Choi reimagines sustainable fashion via a capsule collection on Yoox
It's in the stripes
Text: Jolene Khor
Fashion ecology by way of cleverly hidden messages, thoughtful layering, and minimised pattern cut waste
There's more than one route to fashion Utopia, more ways than one to do good. Recently, the likes of Versace, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein pledged to go fur-free for the rest of days, while other major names such as Stella McCartney and Edun have worn the cruelty-free, sustainable label since day one. High street brands aren't excluded from the movement either. Grana, Reformation as well as People Tree and Everlane choose to be transparent with their manufacturing processes and environmental footprints.
We do what we are able. And it is from that sentiment Korean designer Ji Won Choi rises. Her six-month internship at Yoox, birthed a womenswear capsule with a focus on primary hues and off-kilter silhouettes of pieces long familiar and loved. But this is no run-of-the-mill collab. Through her creations, the Parsons graduate — and first winner of the YOOXYGEN Award — implores us to rethink our relationship with clothing. If the opposite of overconsumption is minimalism, what does that mean for a trend-driven collector, lover of the limited edition?
Choi's solution is not in the dismissal of seasonal offerings, but in the redirection of the method of dressing: to test their versatility through their layering flexibilities — a task her capsule collection for Yoox aces. Her ethical message extends to her choice of pattern. Of the buffet of fabrics at her disposal, she called upon the stripe for two reasons. Firstly, because it brings to mind the barcode, a modern emblem for consumerism. Secondly, because the cutting and assembling of stripe patterns is far less wasteful than on other prints.
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i2Coalition and CCIA Congratulate Robert Lighthizer For U.S. Trade Representative Confirmation
Today, the i2Coalition and Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) sent a letter to Robert Lighthizer congratulating him on being confirmed to serve U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in an 82-14 confirmation vote.
i2Coalition Chairman David Snead said the following: "The ability of our members to sell their products globally is of critical importance to us. The U.S. has traditionally taken the lead in negotiating trade agreements which ensure that the Internet remains open for business. However, some countries seek to carve outs in trade agreements that would allow them to force companies to locate infrastructure in their countries, and impose arbitrary restrictions on the types of content sent across the Internet. These carve-outs threaten to hobble our industry."
Snead continued, "We look forward to working with Ambassador Lightizer to ensure that the U.S. remains a world leader in the digital economy."
The aforementioned letter can be found below.
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Tully: Questions about the Senate race
Indiana's Senate race is certain to be one of the most watched next year.
Tully: Questions about the Senate race Indiana's Senate race is certain to be one of the most watched next year. Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/2uYWslY
Published 1:20 p.m. ET Aug. 18, 2017 | Updated 9:53 p.m. ET Aug. 18, 2017
Sen. Joe Donnelly speaks during Armed Forces Pole Day on May 21, 2017 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Donnelly is facing a tough reelection battle in 2018.(Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)Buy Photo
We all know Indiana's Senate race is going to be one of the hardest-fought and closely watched next year. With Republicans in narrow control of the U.S. Senate, and with Democrat Joe Donnelly running for re-election in our ketchup-colored state, money and the attention will flow easily.
News flash: The race is going to be equal parts entertaining and ugly. On the Republican side, the leading primary candidates have thrown enough mud at each other to fill the swine barn at the State Fair. Meantime, millions in ads from outside groups have already popped up on Indiana TV — and that's never a good thing.
Predictions at this point would be ridiculous. So instead let's ponder several questions that will help shape this race between now and November 2018:
1. Just how badly will the Republican nominee be bruised? The leading GOP candidates, U.S. Reps. Luke Messer and Todd Rokita, have been playing the political version of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. A national publication called their primary the nation's nastiest. Already, both have been hit by public relations embarrassments. They have accused each other of being unhinged. They both have complained about the other leaking unflattering stories to the press.
And it's just getting started.
The latest uproar came Friday, when Politico published a damaging story about an 8-page memo drafted by Rokita's House office that puts all sorts of fat-cat demands on Rokita's taxpayer-funded drivers. The drivers, Politico reported, must show up with coffee to hand to the congressman, as well as a supply of toothpaste, gum and more than a dozen other items. They must avoid conversation as they escort him around his district.
The memo reads like a chapter in the book, "How to be a Diva." It could form the script of an episode of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Out of Touch." And the timing couldn't be worse for Rokita, coming just after the career politician unveiled this doozy of an campaign theme: "Defeat the elite."
The nasty primary and the bright spotlight is sure to leave a few bruises on the eventual winner of the GOP primary. The question is, will those bruises linger through the general election?
2. Has Donnelly's moderate image broken through? One of the problems with being a competent politician who steers clear of mistakes and big controversies is that you also don't get a ton of attention. Anyone who is watching would see in Donnelly a classic moderate — a Democrat who has survived in Indiana by worrying more about voters back home than party bosses in Washington, D.C. He has focused on common-sense issues such as veterans' health and opioid treatment. The question is, have enough people been watching?
Moreover, will his moderate image survive what is sure to be a barrage of rival campaign ads portraying him as a liberal?
3. Will Democrats nationally have a message that helps or hurts Donnelly? If this race is less about the nominees and more about their parties, Donnelly faces a huge challenge. Leading Democratic figures such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts are doing him no favors by arguing that the liberal wing of the party in now firmly in charge. If Democrats want to win in Indiana, they need to remember, as Donnelly clearly does, that what plays well in Boston won't win you many elections here. They also need to remember that moderate voters from both parties got Donnelly elected in 2012.
In Donnelly, Democrats have a candidate who can win in Indiana. His party should learn from his experience.
4. Do Republicans in D.C. accomplish anything between now and next November? The GOP has already flopped on health care and its broader agenda is in as much danger as a Rokita chauffeur who shows up without his coffee and breath mints. If Republicans have nothing to show for two years in complete control in Washington, good luck getting voters excited. Inaction also allows Donnelly to argue, as he has for years, that the key to overcoming gridlock is for both parties to compromise and seek a middle ground.
5. Will this race be about Donald Trump and Donald Trump only? Everything in politics these days seems to revolve around the 45th president. So it is possible that next year's Senate race will be nothing more and nothing less than a referendum on him. Who does that help? Who knows? A day in Trump World feels like an eternity. Just imagine all that will happen over the next 15 months.
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The Stop-Watch Gang 24 Hour Story Challenge!
Yes, the first Stop-Watch Gang 24 Hour Story Challenge!
From 6pm tonight until 6pm tomorrow, a bunch of us are holed up at my house for a 24-hour writing challenge modeled on the 24-hour writing challenge at Writers of the Future.
a) Random word and image prompts have been distributed to the members of the Stop-Watch Gang. While not limited to the idea presented, the goal is for the prompt to start you thinking in a direction you might not have thought of before. You then run with it.
b) Between receiving the prompt and Friday at 6 p.m., is research time. Random books from the library or bookstore (or online sources) that are consulted to teach you something you didn't know before. Try to take enough notes about interesting stuff that you can use in the story.
c) Also interview or talk to a stranger without letting them know you're writing a story. Find some aspect of the person that might inspire a character or chain of events that you can use in the story.
d) The goal is to have a completed, original story (zero draft, as good or bad as you like) in 24 hours. It must have a plausible beginning, middle, end (i.e., a real story).
If you want to read more on the process, check out my Writers of the Future journal for full details.
And what do we have to fuel our writing frenzy?
$300 in cash. Two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheet of high-powered blotter acid, a salt shaker half full of cocaine, and a whole galaxy of multi-coloured uppers, downers, screamers, laughers…and also a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of Budweiser, a pint of raw ether and two dozen amyls.
Actually, that's a lie. We'll probably have Doritos. Maybe some Pepsi. Not very Hemingway, I know, but there you are.
One Response to The Stop-Watch Gang 24 Hour Story Challenge!
my guess is that you did have some screamers and laughers.


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Welcome back guys. It's time for a new July Photo Diary. I can't belief within 1 month and a few weeks I'll be walking in the street of New York City. So bizarre – we booked in January and it felt like a whole year and now it's almost time. Anyways July was a cool month. I went two times to the Efteling and went to Fashion Week and enjoyed a week off from my work. Let's start this photo diary.
I received two cool phone cases from Richmond & Finch to promote on my Instagram. If you like marble cases just like I do – don't forget at checkout to use discount code justkvn20 to get 20% off your order! Also I received that bracelet from Goat and Oaks and the fragrance from Mexx.
I know I posted a few months ago a outfit post where I was wearing a Tommy Jeans Sweater. But I borrowed it from Wendy in Paris. But I was still obsessed and it is still on trend. So while online shopping at Asos.com I was in shock that they have this in stock. I bought immediately. What do you think of this blue color?
On the first week of my vacation I went to the Efteling with my colleague. We had such good weather during the day and of course I had to take a photo with Pardoes. Have you been already to the Efteling in July – cause they opened a new dark ride "Symbolica" and I have to say: I LOVE IT!!!
My vacation consist of a lot of sleeping and relaxing – which I really needed! But I also went to Designer Outlet Roermond with my Dad. They have 50 new stores and it's a lot bigger. My Dad and I are really Tesla admirers so of course I had to sit that car. The girl was so sweet to tell everything and technological novelties. I really need to win the lottery to buy this car. After that we visited my family cause live nearby the outlet.
With Chantal I went to Amsterdam Fashion week. It was her first time and we both enjoyed one show. I always park my car nearby the location from Fashion Week, this time we had a fabulous Mercedes Benz Jeep that picked us up. So cool.
Posing in front of Symbolica with O.J. Punctuel and Gereldine. Look at his face. Get's me laughing every time! Oh and yes, I went again to The Efteling. This time with friends.
Decisions, decisions, decisions. For a long time I'm thinking about to buy a Gucci belt. I prefer a silver buckle and in the store they only have the middle buckle in gold and not in silver. What do guys think: Gold or silver?
In the last weekend of July it was time for Sushi with Gereldine! Shizen in Vianen (nearby Utrecht) is still my favorite sushi restaurant. I prefer this one before Sumo.
So this was my July diary post. I hope you enjoyed it. Also let me know what you did last month. Are you on vacation or something else?
P.S. Cause my colleagues are enjoying their holiday – I'm super busy at work and besides that I'm back in the gym as well. After years. So I'm gonna try to post every week a blog post and try to post as much on Instagram. But for now I have to think about myself and getting more in shape. I hope you understand!
Ziet er uit als een heerlijke maand! Ik zou voor de de riem met de zilvere gesp gaan. Heel mooi, ik wil ook wel. Can't wait for New York.
I love the blue color of the shirt! What a great find!
Leuk dat je het designer outlet hebt bezocht. Is het wat, dat nieuwe gedeelte? Ik woon er kort bij in de buurt maar kom er niet zo vaak.
Ja is wel leuk die nieuwe winkels. Ik zou zeker even een kijkje nemen als je er toch zo dichtbij woont!
Ah you have to go!!! You'll love it.
Wauw love deze foto's ! Leuk zo'n artikel om te lezen!
wat een heerlijke maand zeg! Ik zou ook voor de zilveren gesp gaan. Mijn ervaring met designer outlet's zijn slecht vandaar dat ik wel benieuwd ben na je update.
Ah thanks!! Als je gaat laat mij dan zeker even weten hoe je symbolica vond!!
Leuk de Efteling! Daar zijn wij toevallig ook vorige week geweest :) En die sushi, YUM!
Ah hoe vond je de nieuwe attractie?
Leuk overzicht en ik vind de zilveren riem an Gucci het mooist. Succes met keuzes maken.


Sometimes my kids try to use a word, but it comes out wrong and I have to decipher what the heck they are talking about. Today's word puzzle was "invisible camel".
After a few minutes I finally figured out what Natalie was trying to say. Invisible camel is Natalie-speak for camouflage.


This psychic reading tells you a 3 predictions for up to 6 months in advance. These can be any events; no matter how slight or great they may be. I can see your future in detail, provide guidance and support for you. You will have future knowledge of events that will bear impact on your life in any way. You will be able to make decisions about your life; situations, people, events, etc.


Thought I'd share a bit about my own creative process since I spend so much time parked in front of a computer. The great thing about writing is that you can do it anywhere. Sometimes I'll take my laptop to a coffee house or to the library, as a change of scene stirs things up and lets new ideas download into my fingertips. I often don't know what's going to happen until my fingers type it. My friend Kelly and I sometimes get together and write for a couple of hours at one of the Burgerville hamburger joints here in Portland.
Mostly, though, I write at my desk. I honor my writer self—put flowers on my desk, and sometimes I light a scented candle. While I'm having my morning coffee infusion (which I can't function without), I read over yesterday's writing to get a run on where I am and what I want to do next. I use Scrivener. It's a scene-based application for authors. I write from multiple points of view and it's perfect for me. Because I'm a "pantser" instead of a "plotter," my chapters and scenes end up needing to be rearranged, and it's a lot easier in Scrivener than it was in Word. I keep two documents open, side by side. On the left is my main/real manuscript; the one on the right is for notes, where I type in new ideas for something several chapters ahead so I won't lose them. I also use that "notes" document for rewording something I'm not happy with, which happens quite a bit. Then when I finally get it right, I paste it in. Having the two documents open at the same time somehow makes it less scary, because I have to admit, writing can be a very scary business.
Sometimes I have no idea what to write or what comes next. When that happens, I grab a spiral notebook—I buy about 10 a year during the back-to-school sales. With notebook in hand along with my Waterman fountain pen, I sprawl on the sofa, music pounding in my ears, and free-write anything that comes to mind. Peeves I have, what the dogs are doing, what I want for my fictional characters, who by now don't feel fictional at all and are as real as my friends. What I end up with is always a surprise—but that's what makes writing fiction so much fun.
Music drives my pen, or my fingers on the keyboard. I have iTunes playlists for every imaginable mood: Laibach for the dump trucks full of gun-toting cops in Isla Vista; Crosby, Stills, and Nash for Joel and me, the Beatles' "Hey Jude" for my whole philosophy at the time… music puts me in whatever place I need to write about.
How about you? I'd love to hear about how you write.
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I love this topic! Thank you–your comment couldn't have come at a better time. I am REALLY distracted right now. I'm in the process of getting "Playing in the Apocalypse" out in book form and am going over the proof for what feels like the hundredth time since I formatted it as an ebook. The thing is, I wrote that book 3 years ago and it's not related to what I am currently writing, so it's like doing 2 books at once. It's terribly distracting, but a unique situation as I am a complete newbie when it comes to the scary process of actually getting a book out into the world.
Along with the above, all the usual distractions apply. People call me. A lot of people I know have thorny problems and I listen–but sometimes I turn off my phone so I can write. I figure if it's a crisis, they'll leave a message. I have read about software that turns off email and Internet but I don't use that, because I research a lot online while I'm writing on a computer. I stay away from anything not related to my book when I'm writing, though. I try to do email, Facebook, and Twitter (which I just recently started) while I'm still waking up in the morning, then after the coffee kicks in, I pull up my novel and read over what I wrote the day before, fix that, and start the day's writing.


From uptown to downtown, east side to west, The Evelyn Hotel is situated conveniently to all of Manhattan's destinations; however, our backyard has plenty to offer. Our location in the NoMad neighborhood is within walking distance to Midtown and Chelsea, shopping on Lower Fifth Avenue, food trucks at Madison Square Park, and iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building. Explore attractions across NYC from our hotel located one block from several subway lines. Greenwich Village, Times Square, Broadway, and museums on the Upper East Side are an easy train ride away.
NoMad - North of Madison Square Park - is teeming with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, museums, and landmarks right in our hotel's backyard.
NYC is best explored by foot, as you find hidden gems and stumble upon unique experiences. Lace up and save your spot on a free walking tour of Manhattan with The Evelyn and Triumph Hotels.
One of the most interestingly shaped buildings in Manhattan, this triangular skyscraper just a few blocks away oozes ingenuity and architecture, and makes for an unforgettable photo-op.
Spend the afternoon at this popular elevated park for a change of pace and scenic views of the Hudson River. See unique urban art installations throughout the 1.5-mile walking trail.
Play at this 28-acre entertainment complex, located along the historic Hudson River, with year-round sports and activities like ice skating and golf along the NYC's westside waterfront.
There's always something happening at this scenic park located on 42nd Street, including outdoor movies, winter markets, and an ice skating rink, all adjacent to the New York Public Library.
Stroll through Union Square Park, home to a year-round farmer's market and street performers. Explore the neighborhood for concert venues, nightclubs, art galleries, and shopping.
Located in the heart of Manhattan, MSG is the home of the NBA's Knicks, NHL's Rangers, and is The World's Most Famous Arena, renowned for legendary concerts and big-ticket sports action.
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Whether you're in New York City to visit a college campus or for commencement, you'll find many universities easily accessible from The Evelyn.
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Experience the magic of winter in New York City from the shopping along 5th Avenue to visiting Union Square with its year-round farmer's market and art galleries.


Place chia seeds, almond milk and chocolate syrup into an air-tight container, stir well to combine and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, peel and slice a banana and place a couple of slices on the bottom of a bowl or glass. Add a sprinkle of granola and top with a couple spoons of chocolate chia pudding. For the granola we used homemade gingerbread hazelnut granola.
Repeat with a layer or banana slices, a layer of granola and a layer of chia pudding. Finish with a couple almond slices and top with a sprinkle of quinoa puffs.


Katie is a very good person, and is exceptional at dog sitting. I always recommend her to my friends when they need a dog walker.
I have many dogs of my own, so I know how to care for them. I have been taking care of dogs for 17 years. I also have 2 ducks, 2 turtles, and 2 parakeets, and a potbelly pig so I have plenty of hands on experience with all types of animals not just dogs. I am currently going to college studying to be a veterinarian technician. My availability on weekdays I am only available before 12:30pm on Monday's Tuesday's I have open availability Wednesday I am available before 3pm Thursday I have open availability Friday I am available after 1pm. The weekends I have open availability except on sunday I am available after 11:30am. I look forward to working with you and your animal. Thank you so much for reading my profile amd considering me to watch your pet. Have a great day.
I don't not have any preferences on size, type, or gender. I accept all types of dogs.
We will go around the neighborhood if you live in one, downtown, to a dog park. All depending on the day and weather outside. I love playing fetch, running around, and petting them.


Have you ever taken a trip where it seemed that everything went wrong? What should have been a care free, relaxing vacation or an efficient business trip quickly turns into a stress-filled nightmare. No one likes to dwell on the negative, but the old saying "hope for the best, and plan for the worst" has a lot of truth to it. Many things can go wrong and planning ahead will help you avoid unwanted drama, stress and hassles. Travel delays or accidents, hidden fees and costs, lost or delayed luggage, medical or dental emergencies, travel accidents, rental car damage, potential terrorist attack alerts, emergency assistance problems, identity theft and more are common problems that can, and most likely, will occur on some occasion during trip taking. In hindsight could most of the hassles on that trip have been prevented or made more bearable by planning for the unexpected? Here are some tips for doing just that.
1. Start planning your trip early. Four to six weeks before you depart is not too early to start planning. If you are purchasing a comprehensive or all-inclusive package, make sure you research the agency you are dealing with. Some offer packages that guarantee no surprise up-charges or add-ons. If you don't understand their policies or package rates, make them explain it to you until you do understand it.
Asking the right questions beforehand can eliminate disappointment over unrealized expectations. Know what you are getting for your money. Never assume that what you think you are hearing is factual until it is fully explained and you see it guaranteed in writing. If you are planning a business trip on short notice, use an agency that you trust, or one that you consider reputable.If short notice trips are normal for you, or if you know that travel could be required on short notice due to an emergency situation, keep a bag packed in your closet with the things you consider basic necessities.
Include at least one complete change of clothes, and necessary toiletries. Also include a small amount of your regular medication, if applicable, and important account numbers and phone numbers. If packing space is at a premium, purchase sample size toiletries to keep in your "short notice" bag. Make sure it is of carry-on size for airline travel.
This will take some stress off in the event that plans must be made quickly. If your luggage is lost or delayed, you will be glad you took the time to pack your carry-on bag in this manner.2. Research your trip thoroughly. The Internet is a good choice for doing this.
To get the best deals and the best accommodations to suit your preferences, there is no substitute for being informed and fully aware of what is available. In the information age, there are huge amounts of travel information available on the World Wide Web. Tickets, and even permits, in some cases, can be printed on your home computer printer from the Internet. Rental car reservations, hotel reservations are made easy for convenient prices and quality comparisons on-line.3. Plan for the unexpected: Troubles can occur when you least anticipate them, so take along some peace of mind and protect your trip investment by purchasing travel insurance.
Make sure the travel insurance you purchase covers job loss or transfers, uninhabitable accommodations, emergency assistance, travel accidents, delays, lost or delayed luggage, weather-affected cancellation, medical and dental expenses, terrorism, and identity theft. In addition, plans should offer flexible coverage periods for pre-existing medical conditions. Choose a company that answers all calls with a live person, not an automated attendant. Confirm all your purchases and reservations at a later time either on the Web or by phone to ensure no glitches have occurred.
4. Make sure you will have all the arrangements and paperwork you'll need- airline tickets, passports, visas, maps, rental car and hotel reservations, permits as well as health and travel insurance documentation. Carry enough cash for emergencies, phone calls or unexpected fees. Don't carry large amounts of cash. Traveler's checks and credit cards are a better alternative. Make a list of all the pertinent numbers of your credit card, driver's license, visas, passport, ticket, reservation, prescriptions and any other important documentation.
Include any emergency phone numbers to call if any of these items are lost or stolen. Put a copy of this list in your carry-on, and carry the other one on your person.Have someone you trust watch your home or apartment, or house-sit while you are away. Think about the things that need to be done in your absence- watching and feeding your pets, watering your plants, etc.
If you don't have a house/pet-sitter, have a light left on inside your residence so it would appear that someone is home at night. If you have someone checking up on things periodically, have them rotate the lighting and retrieve your mail and your newspapers. Another option to this is to have your newspaper and mail delivery temporarily suspended. You can also put your lighting on inexpensive timers, which can closely imitate your normal lighting routines.
5. Write out an itinerary- before you head out the door, give someone you know and trust a written copy of your trip plans. This should include: Your estimated time of departure, mode of transportation (flight numbers and/or make, model and license plate numbers), the names, addresses and phone numbers (especially cell phone numbers) of all group members traveling, any relevant medical conditions that may affect you or your travelling companions. Also include your travel insurance policy names, numbers and beneficiary information, your hotels' phone number and address and expected time of arrival, time of return, and all pertinent return travel information.Make arrangements to contact the person holding your itinerary at specific intervals during the trip, and then again when your trip is over.
Agree with your contact person on a procedure for contacting the authorities if you do not report in by a certain time. This can be especially important when traveling in high-risk areas of the world, or even anywhere outside the United States. In some cases, if you have a pet and choose to hire a reputable pet-sitter or house-sitter, this can be your contact person.In short, the quality of your trip depends largely on proper planning for the unexpected. Most of us like to think that things will come off without a hitch, but the truth is that even with the best of planning, things can, and will go wrong from time to time.
Planning early, thorough research, double checking arrangements, coverage and documentation, and writing out an itinerary may not completely dispel unexpected problems, but it does produce a peace of mind and assurance knowing that there is a plan in place to deal with the unexpected if it does come about.
.This article was written by Rita R. Powers with support from CSA Travel Protection, providers of Travel Insurance and travel assistance services. For information on how travel insurance can add to your travel experience, please visit http://www.
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Pre Remake2 Release?
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Subject: Pre Remake2 Release? Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:50 pm
Capcom has started a trend with their remastered releases as of late (be it knowing or unknowing of them). Before each remaster release we have had another feature spotlighting one of the characters that are to appear in the game.
[*]Before the release of the REmake remaster we got Revelations 2. This game spotlighted Barry Burton who is character from REmake.
[*]Before the release of RE0 Remastered there was a live play spotlighting Rebecca Chambers who is the protagonist of RE0.
With REmake 2 coming in the near future do you think we will have some form of release spotlighting one of the characters from within the game? If so what kind of release would you enjoy seeing the most? A game, a CGI movie, or maybe a book?
Finally, which character from the game would you like to see?
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:06 pm
We're already getting a CGI movie with Leon and Chris.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:33 pm
I think it's just coincidence.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:14 am
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:35 am
It very well could be coincedental. IMO I think it was a marketing and sales strategy. We had not seen Barry or Rebecca in a title in over a decade (excluding mercenaries of course). Both of them appeared in another release almost simultaneously with the release of their remastered appearance.
If we are getting a CGI movie with Leon, then again this trend would be continued, be it coincedental or not. I think it is a great method to give newer fans a better connection to older characters before playing the remastered titles.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:08 am
Last year around TGS, I was hopeful for Revelations 3 news, giving that the other ones were out 3 years apart. As much as these games are great for bringing back long forgotten characters, they ended the last two Revelations games with hints of sequels. So I think in all honesty, that I want to see them more.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:37 pm
I'm still waiting on REmake 2 news
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:05 am
Same here, although I do feel that it's going to be so unfaithful to the original game.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:53 am
You know, I've been thinking about game remakes as of late, since they are what companies at the moment are doing. Should it really matter if a remake is not super faithful to the original? I mean, sure, it'd be fantastic if they were, but in the end if you want to play the original, you can always go back to it. If the remake deviates from the original but is good nonetheless, then that's great. If it sucks anyway, then people will forget it and it will fade into obscurity like the remake of Survivor. Didn't know there was a remake of that? That's because it sucked super bad and was forgotten by just about everyone ever.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:18 pm
Whoa whoa whoa, back up. By Survivor, do you mean Resident Evil Survivor, or the TV series?
News could be imminent. E3 isn't that far off, after all.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:26 am
Oh boy, hope something actually happens...
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Wed May 02, 2018 3:37 am
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Wed May 02, 2018 7:13 pm
Research tells me that a fan-made remake in the style of the PSX trilogy is in the works, but doesn't tell me that a Survivor remake was ever a thing otherwise.
EXPLAIN THYSELF
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Thu May 03, 2018 6:14 am
There was a remake for the PC with mouse control for aiming. It used very similar looking assets as the PS1 game but it was actually built from scratch to allow the whole mouse aiming and other PC controls, with a completely new engine. Sadly enough, rebuilding the game didn't go too well and it was riddled with bugs and glitches. The game was only released in China and the planned international release was cancelled due to poor reception and, well, the game being complete shite and nigh unplayable. Since back in those days official patches for games weren't as prevalent as today, even on PC, the game was left on its testing grounds and never released internationally. To this day the Chinese PC remake is quite possibly the rarest official Resident Evil game. Trust me, I've tried to find one for years and haven't even been able to find a working rip of the game.
I actually didn't know about a fan remake, sounds awesome.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Thu May 03, 2018 3:09 pm
Well then, that's interesting.
I have a question. An honest answer would be appreciated.
If this ends up being a total failure for whatever reason, will you definitely stop being a fan or will you shrug it off because it is a remake and still support Capcom?
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Sat May 12, 2018 1:20 am
Why would one terrible release make me not be a fan? I can't expect everything they push out to be gold. I mean, we've had the travesty of Operation Raccoon City's marketing with all its lies and technically having to buy the game twice to get the whole story (though most of the blame goes to Slant Six), we have had the utter failure that was Umbrella Corps and we have had games like Survivor 2, Resident Evil 2 on the Game.Com and some of the worst mobile games on the market with Missions et cetera. I didn't even like Darkside Chronicles or Code: Veronica. If they drop the ball with one remake I think at this point I would be able to move on from that. It's not like I would just give up on a franchise I have wasted so much money and time on.
Just as a disclaimer, of course I'd be pissed if they messed this up. I have been pissed at this series before. I just don't think it could ever be so bad it would make me give up on 20 years of good memories.
Subject: Re: Pre Remake2 Release? Sat May 12, 2018 5:35 pm
Well, for not just myself, 2 was the game that got a lot of people into not just this series, but survival horror overall. In this day and age, you can expect tons of remakes. Some good, some not so good. That's how it is with just about everything. Maybe people just care too much. It's as some people say. Vote with your wallet. However, as a fan, you still have a right to dislike what a company does if you feel it will tarnish the legacy of the franchise. Then again, it is a remake, so you can just go back and play the originals. I've a feeling that after 2, we may even see a remake of 3: Nemesis, which I don't particularly want to see, because it kind of shows they are running out of ideas, so to remake all the other games, the remake of 2 would have to do exceptionally well. Yeah, people will still pick out its flaws just the same, but I just meant that if there's some minor forgiveable stuff, then if the game itself is brilliant, I won't mind so much.
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Justin Timberlake, on Lady Gaga: "She's just plain old good. But I don't know what the future holds for her. Her sound is so big. She's got the outfits and she shocks you, but you kind of wonder how an act that big stays around forever." What the ever-wise JT is getting at is that for some of us, overly concerned as to the Lady's ability to churn out ever-more-innovatively revealing clothing, Gaga appearances and videos are all about second-hand stress. Which is why the new "Edge of Glory" video — despite being, in the traditional sense, boring — is a success. As is appropriate for a third single, Gaga steps back both from prerelease buildup ("Edge" premiered on So You Think You Can Dance, which for Gaga is a relatively inconspicuous thing to do) and unwieldy video treatments. For the first time in this album cycle, instead of tossing buckets of arguably subversive allusions for eager analysts to parse, she plays it very, very straight. Like, really straight: The entire thing consists of her pirouetting around an L.A. set while Clarence Clemons chops on a stoop. It looks like it was shot in 45 minutes. The biggest moment is a particularly intense jacket fling. But, more important: With the gloriously uncomplicated "Edge of Glory" as the soundtrack, we finally get to catch our breath for a moment.


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Heterozygous NOTCH1 Variants Cause CNS Immune Activation and Microangiopathy
Ann Neurol. 2022 Nov;92(5):895-901. doi: 10.1002/ana.26477. Epub 2022 Aug 20.
Guy Helman # 1 2 , Parand Zarekiani # 3 4 , Samantha A M Tromp # 5 6 , Ashley Andrews 7 , Lorenzo D Botto 7 , Joshua L Bonkowsky 8 , Anna Chassevent 9 , Elisa Giorgio 10 11 , Tommaso Pippucci 12 , Shen Wei 13 , Constance Smith-Hicks 14 15 , Giovanna Vaula 16 , Michèl A A P Willemsen 17 , Mareike Schimmel 18 , Kurt Vollert 19 , Fumitaka Shimizu 20 , Takashi Kanda 20 , Matthew Lynch 21 22 , Tony Roscioli 23 24 25 , Ryan J Taft 26 , Cas Simons 1 2 , Marianna Bugiani 3 4 , Taco W Kuijpers 5 6 , Marjo S van der Knaap 4 27 28
1 Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
2 Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
3 Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, VU University Amsterdam and Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, HV, The Netherlands.
4 Amsterdam Leukodystrophy Center, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, DD, The Netherlands.
5 Department of Pediatric Immunology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, DD, The Netherlands.
6 Department of Experimental Immunology, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, DD, The Netherlands.
7 Division of Medical Genetics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
8 Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
9 Division of Neurogenetics, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland.
10 Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
11 Medical Genetics Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy.
12 U.O. Genetica Medica, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, Policlinico di Sant'Orsola, Bologna, Italy.
13 Clinical Genome Sequencing Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
14 The Hugo Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Baltimore, MD.
15 Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
16 Department of Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy.
17 Department of Pediatrics, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
18 Division of Pediatric Neurology, Childrens's Hospital, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany.
19 Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology - Pediatric Radiology Section, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany.
20 Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Japan.
21 Neurosciences Unit, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
22 Queensland Lifespan Metabolic Medicine Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
23 New South Wales Health Pathology Randwick Genomics Laboratory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
24 Centre for Clinical Genetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
25 Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
26 Illumina Inc., San Diego, California.
27 Department of Child Neurology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, VU University Amsterdam and Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
28 Department of Functional Genomics, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
# Contributed equally.
NOTCH1 belongs to the NOTCH family of proteins that regulate cell fate and inflammatory responses. Somatic and germline NOTCH1 variants have been implicated in cancer, Adams-Oliver syndrome, and cardiovascular defects. We describe 7 unrelated patients grouped by the presence of leukoencephalopathy with calcifications and heterozygous de novo gain-of-function variants in NOTCH1. Immunologic profiling showed upregulated CSF IP-10, a cytokine secreted downstream of NOTCH1 signaling. Autopsy revealed extensive leukoencephalopathy and microangiopathy with vascular calcifications. This evidence implicates that heterozygous gain-of-function variants in NOTCH1 lead to a chronic central nervous system (CNS) inflammatory response resulting in a calcifying microangiopathy with leukoencephalopathy. ANN NEUROL 2022;92:895-901.
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The news today is that several free speech advocates are stepping into the fray over Wikileaks. See Declan McCullagh's coverage.
[Shutting down Wikileaks is] like Apple not liking CNET News.com's scoop a few years ago (which it was) about the switch to Intel microprocessors--and then trying to yank our domain name through a court injunction. Or AT&T trying to get us taken off the Internet after our story about how its lawyers filed an improperly redacted brief in the litigation over National Security Agency surveillance.
Free speech matters. First principles matter. Wikileaks may not be exactly a news organization in the traditional sense, but precedents set in this case could ripple far beyond Judge White's courtroom in San Francisco.
Could not agree more Declan. I wish I was sticking around the Bay Area but I have a plane to catch to Australia. Would be great to be at that hearing!
Update: Stiennon's blog has moved to here.
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US is 'busy occupying Syria and plundering its oil and wealth': Iran
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BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, said on Thursday that the unilateral embargo measures against Syria and Iran are illegal, inhuman and doomed to failure.
The Islamic Republic News Agency cited Ravanchi as saying that the U.S. forces are "busy occupying parts of Syria and the plundering the oil and wealth of this country.
Ravanchi statements came during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Syria, during which he confirmed that some countries by imposing unilateral embargo measures against the Syrian people and preventing them from international efforts aimed at the return of Syrian refugees and displaced persons are creating obstacles in the way of the political process, seeking to prolong the crisis in Syria and impose its will on its people.
"At a time when the Syrian people are suffering from the pressures resulting from the outbreak of the coronavirus in their country, the imposition of U.S. unilateral embargoes is increasing their suffering, and we strongly condemn that," he said.
In the same context, he welcomed the efforts made, such as the United Nations measures to solve the political solution to the Syrian crisis.
The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations called for the necessity of the continuous fight against terrorists in Syria to root them out and to oppose any separatist attempts in this country.
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The few thousand folks who were on hand to view the 2018 Walk-On's Independence Bowl in person saw one of the most memorable and record-setting postseason games in the 43 years since the bowl's founding.
Maybe it wasn't college football's superpowers dueling it out on the I-Bowl turf, but Duke and Temple certainly put on the kind of show folks like the late Orvis Sigler would have found entertaining. Sure, the final score of 56-27 wasn't close. But the Blue Devils had to overcome a two-touchdown deficit and an injury to their NFL-bound quarterback to dominate the Owls in the second half.
Along the way, the team that is more noted for Mike Krzyzewski's basketball team showed north Louisiana, and an ESPN television audience, it can put up some points on the football field and set some I-Bowl records along the way, thank you very much.
Duke coach David Cutcliffe won his fourth I-Bowl as a head coach, a record, and the Blue Devils' 56 points is another top mark. And then there's Duke quarterback Daniel Jones, seemingly a sure-shot for NFL stardom, who worked his way into the I-Bowl record books with a performance for the ages.
Jones, a former walk-on, accounted for six touchdowns (five passing, one rushing) to set a record held by four previous I-Bowlers. His five TD passes is also a bowl record.
Those were just a few highlights of the 43rd annual game that had an announced attendance of 27,492, but that was actually viewed by about half that many. That's a shame for what turned out to be a sterling December day for college football in the south for a game played by two combatants that had never before graced the local turf.
The game actually belonged to the Owls for much of the first half, as interim coach Ed Foley's team was in front 20-7, then 27-14 with all the momentum. But the Blue Devils got the last score of the first half on a 22-yard pass from Jones to T.J. Rahming, who set an I-Bowl record for receiving yardage with 240 yards. Then Jones scored on a 1-yard plunge to open the second half and give his team a 28-27 lead it never relinquished.
On Duke's next series, Jones found Rahming on a slant that was turned into an 85-yard touchdown and the party was on. The Blue Devils scored on seven consecutive possessions, 42 unanswered points, to put the game away.
Jones, who could soon join former I-Bowl quarterbacks Brett Farve (Southern Miss) and Eli Manning (Ole Miss), in the NFL, is about as low-key as they come for someone who who completed 30 of 41 throws for 423 yards in front of NFL scouts like Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins. The junior hasn't decided if he'll return for another collegiate campaign.
Jones' 30 completions are the third-most in bowl history as was his 73.2 percent completion percentage. Rahming closed his Duke career with 286 all-purpose yards, a bowl record to add to what Jones accomplished.
There weren't a lot of bright spots for the Owls after the Blue Devils took the lead.
Sophomore quarterback Anthony Russo did throw for 228 yards and a score and there were two picks of Jones' passes by the defense.


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The Latest Draft Talk on Marcus Mariota, Dorial Green-Beckham and Other Top Prospects
Tuesday's Niners Daily brings you the latest NFL Draft chatter on some of the top prospects in the class of 2015.*
He's not Mel Kiper Jr. or anything, but his words do count on this matter.
When speaking to the Bay Area press last week, Colin Kaepernick revealed his thoughts on one of the top prospects in this year's draft.
Missouri wideout Dorial Green-Beckham.
"Great talent," said the San Francisco 49ers quarterback who trained with receiver in Arizona this offseason. "Everything I saw of him, he was working hard, doing things well. Looks like a great prospect."
Green-Beckham isn't the only prospect being talked up at this time of the year. Mid-April is when draft chatter heightens prior to the first round of the NFL Draft on April 30.
Trade speculation, updated prospect rankings, even negative critiques seem to leak out in the days leading up to the draft. The reality is that you never know what to believe until the picks are made.
With that in mind, NFL Media analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Charles Davis spoke with reporters on a conference call this week to break down the upcoming draft.
You can read all of their comments here.
As for the general feel for this year's draft, Jeremiah summed it up best:
"I can't remember one where it was more up in the air, just in terms of all these different position groups. There is no sheer pecking order when you talk to people around the League, and you talk about offensive tackles, edge rushers, defensive tackles, even getting into the running backs you get a variety of order from talking to the people around the League, so it's interesting from that standpoint."
For more on the latest draft storylines, we've boiled down some of the key takeaways from Jeremiah and Davis below:
TOP D-LINEMEN
Some in the mock-drafting business believe the 49ers will take a first-round defensive lineman this year.
If that's the case, here's a look at who Jeremiah and Davis believe are the most versatile player in defending multiple gaps on the line of scrimmage.
JEREMIAH: "To be able to have that flexibility, if you talk about interior linemen, to me, the reason I like Malcom Brown, is because of that ability. In terms of whatever you want him to do. You can play him in a 1 technique, in a 3 technique, you could play him -- I think you could play him in a zero and he could do that as well. He can two-gap, he can penetrate, and to me that versatility is one of the reasons why I have him up there, because those guys are hard to find. When you are sorting through those interior guys to me it's close with a guy like Eddie Goldman and Arik Armstead, they're really, really good players. To me, Malcom Brown and Arik Armstead are the two guys I think that can give you a little bit of both, and I put Eddie Goldman a little bit behind them because with Eddie you're getting a true 2-gap guy, you're getting somebody who can sit and clog, but you lose some of that up."
DAVIS: "I'm going to throw [Danny] Shelton in there, because we know his ability to play two gaps because he's in two-gap mode by lining up because of how big he is, and he has better movement skills in that short area, and I know his sack numbers went down as the season went on and the competition jumped up, but they started to run two or three guys at him every time to neutralize the guy. Again, I follow what Daniel is talking about. I think Leonard [Williams'] ability to move up the field is something we keep in mind in a big way, but he's utilized in so many different aspects so it will be fun to see how these guys progress because as you know getting to the quarterback and getting upfield pressure needs to be paramount on everything."
WHERE DOES MARIOTA GO?
If you need to know the top storyline of this year's draft, it could be the landing spot of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota. Some in the media, like ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski and NFL Network's Mike Mayock, believe the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback is the top passer in this year's draft.
So has Mariota leap-frogged Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston as the top option for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
DAVIS: "My next mock draft comes out today, or later today, and spoiler alert, I actually put Mariota to 2 to Tennessee. Now part of doing mock drafts is you're doing some speculation, you're doing some guessing, and I spent some time over the weekend with somebody close to the Tennessee organization, who told me it's not as nearly as farfetched as we would have once thought, and I was adamant for weeks there was no way Tennessee would take Marcus Mariota, didn't seem to be a fit. I don't know if they're trying to blow smoke, if they're trying to confuse the issue, so we can't circle in on what they're doing, which is their right and I understand that, but I put him there as a possibility, we shall say what ultimately happens, shakes up my mock draft, but if Winston falls to 2, please tell me we're not going to spend 10 minutes waiting for that pick to go in. If he falls to 2, Tennessee run up there and get it done, please, because that makes no sense to do otherwise, if they feel good about the off-the-field, if all of that checks out for them, they should run up there, because it seems to be more like Kurt Warner back with Ken Whisenhunt and operating that offense."
THIS PROSPECT JUMPS OUT
The cornerback depth in this year's draft seems to vary depending on who you're speaking to. But one thing is for sure, you can't deny the athleticism of Connecticut cornerback Byron Jones.
Jeremiah has Jones ranked as one of the top defensive backs in this year's draft class. And that was before Jones starred at the NFL Scouting Combine.
JEREMIAH: "I mean, you know, interesting thing about Byron Jones is when he jumped out of the building in the Combine. I think some people assumed this was -- you hear, this guy came out of nowhere, this is an underwear Olympics superstar, there is no tape to back up what you see, and here we go again getting carried way with a workout, but I had him in my top 50 going into the Combine. I think he was 48 or somewhere around there, and right now I have him at 38 so it wasn't like this was a meteoric rise based on a workout. He's a good player when you study him on tape, the year before you go back and watch him against Michigan and watch the plays he makes in that game as a press corner, can located the ball down the field, he's physical, and then this year you saw him play in the boundary, had a bad shoulder so he missed tackles but he has good feet. I think he can definitely play corner at the next level and, you know, look, if somebody is interested in him as safety because there are no safeties in this draft I guess I can kind of understand that, I think he could do it. But to me, I look at the safety position when you're moving those guys because they can't play corner. I think this guy can play corner and it wouldn't surprise me in the least to see him sneak into the first round."
If cornerback depth is a toss up, safety predictions might be even harder. Jeremiah noted that safety might be the most challenging position to grade out on a yearly basis.
JEREMIAH: "For me it's been going back a few years now it's been the hardest position for me to evaluate has been the safety position, because you have to watch more tape on that position than any other because of the spread offense and the college game. It's bubble screen right, bubble screen left and you look down at your notes you've watched three or four games on a safety and I don't have anything about his ability to range off the hash, be able to make plays across the field, in terms of being -- route recognition, being able to make drives and make plays on the ball, there's so many predetermined throws and hitters in these spread offenses, angles and their ability to break down a tackle in space, and then you will also see some examples now where they will let the guy cover down the slot, like Amos from Penn State, you will see him going down covering the slot, which is something that will definitely translate to the next level, but it is a hard position to evaluate and to go along with what Charles was saying, you look at these colleges -- I pay a little bit of attention to some of these recruiting deals with these high school kids when it happens and you'll get a kid that's a five star and he can play receiver and he can play safety, and just about every time colleges are putting them at receiver, because you're playing against an offense that goes four and five wide, you can say the safety out of the game; whereas, you put him at receiver he can score touchdowns, win games, so the overall position, the talent at the position and the ability to evaluate it it's not where it needs to be."
PRO DAY IMPACT vs. PRE-DRAFT VISIT
The last stage of the pre-draft process is taking place in 32 NFL cities this week.
Pre-draft visits.
The final step after pro day performances, are the private workouts and final interviews at team facilities. This is the last opportunity for players to really differentiate themselves as a quality draft addition.
JEREMIAH: "I definitely think tape is the way to go, but I do think Pro Days and these private workouts, which a lot of teams are doing now, they're hopping on a jet and going out and working these guys out privately, not just as quarterback, but I'm talking 20 to 30 different players and getting a chance to ask them to do things you would ask them to do for your team so you get a better evaluation, but I always felt the teams that are coach-driven in personnel, meaning that the GM kind of works for the coach, I thought those teams are more likely to put more into the Combine, the All-Star games and in the Pro Days because that's the first impression for some of these position coaches, and even head coach to see those players, so they don't have that tape at that point in time to fall back on, so I think sometimes you can allow that workout, that first impression to color when you end up seeing on the tape. So I found that personnel-wise when you watch these guys and studied them and you see something that's different at a Combine or All-Star game you have more clarity on that to not get dissuaded by it. Everybody will say it's all about the tape, it's all about the tape, but there are plenty of examples of guys that have hurt themselves in the postseason."


In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his "I have a dream" speech. That speech is considered one of the most famous speeches in American history. However, Kings speech was about more than just some random dream, it was about his vision for the future. I recently travelled to Washington DC and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in front of the Lincoln Memorial I took a moment to distinguish the difference between "dreams" and "vision", and how that distinction is relevant to you and your personal life.