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Portis' 24 leads Arkansas past SEMO
KURT VOIGT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Michael Qualls finally had enough of his lack of high-flying dunks recently for Arkansas.
The explosive Razorbacks guard emphatically ended a four-game dunkless streak, doing so while scoring all 15 of his points in the second half of an 84-67 win over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday night.
Qualls, known for his game-winning putback dunk against Kentucky last season among his other powerful highlights, hadn't dunked since a win over North Texas on Nov. 28. He also had only six points in Arkansas' last game, but the junior's one-handed finish in the second half ignited the Razorbacks (8-2) — providing the perfect complement to Bobby Portis' 24 points.
"I just want to make (the national highlights) every night," Qualls joked, to which Portis quickly added, "I think he's used to it by now."
Portis matched his season high in points while adding nine rebounds in a return to his native central Arkansas. The 6-foot-11 sophomore, from neighboring Little Rock, was 9 of 14 from the field while matching a 24-point effort in a season-opening win over Alabama State.
Arkansas improved to 8-2 to start the season for a second straight year, shooting an even 50 percent (28 of 56) from the field and hitting 7 of 19 3-pointers. It was also the second straight win after back-to-back road losses at Iowa State and Clemson for the Razorbacks.
Jarekious Bradley led the Redhawks (5-6) with 17 points, despite shooting 1 of 9 on 3-pointers, while Antonius Cleveland added 13 and Nino Johnson 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State trailed by only seven points midway through the second half after falling behind by as many as 19 early in the half, but it was unable to keep up with the depth of Arkansas — which scored 24 points off 17 turnovers.
The Redhawks are now 1-19 against current Southeastern Conference members, with their lone win a 28-21 victory over Arkansas in the 1924-25 season.
"I thought they wore us down," Southeast Missouri State coach Dickey Nutt said. "They don't have many weaknesses at all."
After trailing by as many as 19 points early in the second half, the Redhawks cut Arkansas' lead to 49-42 with a 14-2 run — highlighted by a pair of dunks by Johnson.
The Redhawks were still within nine points at 53-44 before Alandise Harris ignited the Verizon Arena crowd with a one-handed putback dunk of Manuale Watkins' 3-point miss. Ky Madden followed with a steal and a pair of free throws, and the Razorbacks quickly extended their lead by to 59-44 after a layup by North Little Rock native Anton Beard.
Southeast Missouri State closed within 10 points once more at 59-49, but Qualls scored eight straight points at one point for Arkansas as the Razorbacks went on a 12-2 run to take a 71-51 lead and put the game out of reach.
Qualls had all 15 of his points in the second half, including his powerful dunk while being fouled on the break to put Arkansas up 79-57. It came off an assist from Beard and felt long overdue for the junior.
"You can really just feel the atmosphere changes (after Qualls' dunk) from the standpoint of the attack mode we talk about," Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said. "And then to see him finish off one with an and-one just shows you."
Qualls was 8 of 9 on free throws, while Bell led the outside shooting attack by hitting 3 of 6 3-pointers.
HOMETOWN CROWD
Portis was one of three players from central Arkansas making their return home for the Razorbacks annual game in North Little Rock's Verizon Arena. Harris, also from Little Rock, had nine points and five rebounds, while Beard added six points.
Southeast Missouri State coach Dickey Nutt previously coached at Arkansas State from 1995-2008, and his brother Houston Nutt is a former football coach for the Razorbacks.
Southeast Missouri State faces a second straight Southeastern Conference opponent when it takes on Mississippi on Monday.
After a week off for finals, Arkansas plays its second game in three days when it hosts Milwaukee on Monday night.


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A Brief History of the Smile
By Aliza Donath
Literature Editor
Published: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Updated: Saturday, February 6, 2010
As jaded New Yorkers, we've got to admit that smiling seems foreign to us sometimes. A grin from a man on the subway is a crude leer. Even eye contact is dangerous in a city of millions. But hard as it may be to believe, our society is one of the most charitable toward the act of smiling in modern history.
That's what Angus Trumble suggests in "A Brief History of the Smile." In this relatively short read documenting the treatment and fashion of the grin throughout history, Trumble recalls the strict intolerance by the medieval English and French (perhaps comical when you consider that they considered "spitting out of direct view" the height of propriety) and the open laughter of the 17th-century Dutch. He delves into famous faces such as the "Mona Lisa," the Archaic Kouroi, and the Cheshire Cat, even stopping to consider the meaning behind the sneers of Sid Vicious and Ozzy Osbourne. Or the greasy grin of the ubiquitous Joker ominously wearing an overly-large Batman t shirt just to spite his nemesis while seeking his demise. Remember the Batman character's evil smile jumps out of our culture from everywhere - comic books, to television, to movies, and now to clothing! And if you'd like to see these smiles, MoonAtMidnight has a very large Batman t shirt selection, as well as hoodies and sweatshirts to choose from. Batman lives, and apparel keeps him and his evil nemesis smiling!
Trumble's topic is an original and intriguing choice, and he devotes a great number of his pages to mannerisms we didn't know and obscure facts we didn't want to (in feudal Japan, teeth were most desirable when blackened by soot). Unfortunately, the author sabotages his delivery of these fun tidbits by skipping off on innumerable and lengthy tangents which are just as interesting, but have little to do with the topic. One can almost imagine Trumble contentedly finishing such a page, sitting back to stretch and wondering what he was talking about,especially because that's what the reader is thinking at each chapter's end. Most confusing is when the tangent regarding European prostitution euphemisms is discussed in the chapter titled "Decorum" and not in the one immediately following, the more aptly-titled "Lewdness."
It's a substantial flaw, but a forgivable one, especially when you consider that most of these tangents tend to be appealing and enjoyable, even if they're not very well placed. Over the course of 165 pages, Trumble covers the troubled (who knew?) story of the smile in contexts such as wisdom, desire, and deceit with plenty of enthusiasm.
And like smiling, his excitement is contagious. You may read the book out of curiosity or boredom, but Trumble manages to make his audience care about the topic. I only wish he had taken the discussion further, and delved a little deeper into the reason behind the Cheshire Cat's smile, and perhaps covered some more famous grins. The book definitely leaves you wanting more, but not in the way that a cliff-hanger ending or a favorite book series does. Finishing A "Brief History of the Smile" leaves you feeling enlightened, but unsatisfied, for Trumble tends to touch on his most interesting topics rather than discuss them in depth.
It's a book and a subject worth diving into, built on a solid foundation of facts and rich detail. But in the end, all the little flaws add up. With a subject so potentially interesting and abundant in fun facts, the poorly-placed tangents and incomplete feeling prove to be a rather heavy rain on the parade.
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Classics Revisted: Bram Stoker's Dracula
Like relatively few of you out there, I do not like the vampire romance genre. It's like teletubbies to me: irritating, possibly sketchy and everywhere you look. But my dislike of vampire novels doesn't extend to the root of this ubiquitous topic, the granddaddy of all blood-suckers, Bram Stoker's "Dracula."
The Victorian tale of the undead Count and the humans who hunt him is not meant to be a horror story. Stoker wrote the novel in response to the gothic-romance fad of the day (see how history repeats itself?) and depending on who you ask, to vent some of his personal fears and psyche gremlins.
The story begins with Jonathan Harker, a young man on the verge of a promising future, setting out on a real-estate business trip to the outskirts of Transylvania. What could go wrong? His client, the secretive Count Dracula, invites him to stay for a while, keeping him locked in his castle and arriving for chats only at night, until this behavior makes Harker suspicious. Soon the business venture leaves the castle for England, where Harker's fiancée and friends are living their proper British lives. As Harker and his friends see strange occurrences (thick fog, howling dogs running amok), one of their own succumbs to a weird, steady blood loss, and they decide to do something about it. And the battle for the lives of Harker, his friends, and potentially all of England begins.
The story is told through diary entries, newspaper articles and correspondence between various characters, so we are ingeniously provided with every point of view (except the actual vampire, who remains a foreign and mysterious threat). Stoker covers many of the classic figures of his day, from the dutiful middle-class man (Harker), to the wise and eccentric teacher (Dr. Van Helsing), from the hopeless romantic girly-girl (Bella—I mean Lucy Westenra), to the more intelligent and faithful "modern woman" (Harker's true love, Wilhelmina). It's an interesting look into Victorian England, as well as a shameless adventure story many audiences would enjoy (as has been proven steadily over the past century).
Seen from the modern eye, it's easy to notice the flaws of that society, especially the not-so-subtle xenophobia and homophobia. Dracula is a bearded, pagan foreigner, come to transform good women and rob men of their resources. I could write several articles on the eastern stereotypes the novel employs (being of Hungarian descent, I found myself rolling my eyes way too often for my taste), but such is the peril of reading classics, and we can't really blame Stoker for being a product of his day.
But all in all, the book is what we look for in escapist literature: it's fun. And for a truly hilarious reading experience, I suggest reading "Dracula"with a Freudian guide or mindset. Psychologists have gone to town on Stoker for everything from his violent stake-through-the-heart imagery to his effeminate description of the monster (full, red lips, ivory skin and long nails… too bad he's so hairy), and I must admit that this is a rare case where reading into the story has only improved it for me.
The Car World Turned Upside Down
By George Smolar
Published:Sunday, February 28, 2010
Updated: Sunday, February 28, 2010 14:02
Remember when Toyota was the up-and-coming automaker with great quality? Remember when they overtook GM as the top automaker worldwide? Well, unfortunately for Toyota, that seems like eons ago.
In recent weeks it has become major news that Toyota cars have had a litany of issues resulting in several recalls. These defects include, uncontrolled acceleration, unreliable braking, and steering issues. Each of these defects is extremely hazardous in its own right, and some cars have multiple.
How did this happen? Well for beginners, they didn't learn their lessons from GM. General Motors was the leading automaker in the world for most of the 20th century because they always provided the customer with quality while selling at a reasonable price. In the late 80s into the 90s GM started slacking on quality, figuring no one could steal their thunder. As quality decreased, their reputation went with it. Suddenly Honda and Toyota were on the doorstep ready to take over as the new number 1.
This slip up by GM led to Toyota taking over as the top manufacturer worldwide. Unfortunately, Toyota had already doomed itself by the time it took the lead. Toyota had built a reputation as a high quality, yet cheap brand. When they saw GM slipping, they increased production to fill in the gap and take the lead. This led to the quality control failure we see now.
What does this mean for Toyota? Well, it means that their reputation is shot for now, and they are losing billions of dollars by not selling cars plagued by the defect, and by having three recalls to deal with, for a total of more than 6 million cars that they had sold. Now, Ford and GM are currently rated higher than Toyota in quality because of their mistakes. Eight models currently sitting on Toyota lots are unable to be sold because of the problem, and as a result Toyota lost sales in January, unlike the rest of the automakers, who gained.
This is a huge boost to companies like Honda and Ford, as they had been making major headway into Toyota's market share before the recalls. GM is also capitalizing on the recalls by offering trade-ins for potential buyer's Toyotas. In the long term, we still need to see what happens to Toyota's reputation, but it looks bleak. If we remember, Ford had issues with tires on their Explorer SUVs in 2000, and they suffered from that for a long time. Only time will tell us how Toyota responds, and what lasting effects will result.
This whole ordeal shouldn't deter you from buying a car, but should reinforce the importance of properly researching the cars on the market. Know what you are buying by looking at quality ratings and checking out reviews from credible sources are the best ways to find out if there is something you won't hear at the dealership.
Resident Assistant Spotlight
David Barriga
By Rachel Dzanashvili
| Published: Sunday, February 28, 2010
Updated: Sunday, February 28, 2010
"Practice what you preach," said David Barriga, 26, a senior at Queens College, when describing his position as a resident assistant to his fellow students at The Summit.
A resident assistant is an authorized peer leader who oversees students living in a dormitory. With the opening of The Summit, the first residence hall in the college's 72-year history, Barriga walks the thin line between balancing his own work and assisting other students who are under his supervision.
He found out about the program last spring, and and out of more than 100 applicants, he was one of eleven students chosen. "I was excited to be part of history," as QC went from a commuter to a residential campus and "motivated to make a positive impact with my teammates."
The son of Ecuadorian immigrants, Barriga was born and raised in Queens. He credits his parents for instilling in him the value of education. As the oldest of six, he was "responsible for looking after siblings, but also setting the best example for them."
Growing up, it was his lifelong aspiration to join the military. "I always knew I wanted to serve this country and make an impact on society." It wasn't until the first day of his senior year in high school he felt compelled to serve. It was September 11, 2001.
He graduating, he enlisted in the Marines, where he served for almost six years. During his tenure, he attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
His career in the military took him all over the world, where he had the opportunity to "experience different countries and cultures." But he also saw hardships, and tried to help. He took part in the humanitarian effort to deliver aid to Indonesia after the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004.
"I can remember first pulling into the Indonesian waters, seeing trees and bodies floating everywhere." He views the tragedy as "a life changing experience," that made him realized how "people take things for granted."
In the fall of 2008, he came to QC to obtain a degree in speech pathology. His mother is an alumnus, and he was attracted by the school's academic record and diverse student body.
Barriga credits his years of military service for giving him the leadership skills, partisanship, and training to handle the responsibilities of a resident assistant. "It taught me to know the people you serve and what their needs are." To accommodate the diverse needs of the campus residents, he has from self-defense classes, yoga classes to relieve the stress of exams, to hosting a "speed meeting" for new residents to get acquainted with the fellow students.
Among his responsibilities of managing a residence hall, he also has a five-year old daughter, Mikaela. He believes his experiences as a parent have been useful as an RA "because I always have to be a step ahead." "I know I'm responsible for other people's kids," and tries to bestow the same care he would want others to uphold if they were looking after his daughter.
Beside his responsibilities at QC, Barriga volunteers to help children with Asperger's syndrome at P.S. 130 and coaches his daughter's soccer team.
As for his future, Barriga intends to earn a doctorate in speech pathology, and dreams of opening up his own clinic to help people "overcome their disabilities."
As for his role as resident assistant, he said he hopes he can make the college experience of his fellow students more memorable and "lay down down foundation for future residents" long after he departs.
Valentine's 10 Worst Movies
By Shiryn Ghermezian
Ten Worst Romantic Movies:
1)"Atonement" (2007) This film is sad from the start. Actress Keira Knightley plays Cecilia, a woman who is separated from the man she loves, Robbie Turner (played by James McAvoy) after he is imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and is then enlisted in the British army. The story is twisted because the Robbie is accused by Cecilia's younger sister Briony, played by Saoirse Ronan (of "The Lovely Bones"). Basically, the film is of their attempt to carry on a distant relationship, and just when you think there is hope for them to be together after the war, they both die. The only hope the audience has left is if they can atone for their sin of paying to watch this movie.
2)"Gigli" (2003) Before watching the film, someone might think that two A-list stars put together on screen would produce somewhat of a decent movie. Gigli is one of the biggest exceptions to that rule. Ben Affleck plays Gigli and is asked to kidnap a man. Ricki, played by Jennifer Lopez, is sent to help with the kidnapping. Putting aside the "Sopranos"-wannabe acting by Affleck and Lopez, the romance in this film was scarce to start, when both characters tried to act tough and hide their emotions. Any hope of romance in the film goes down the drain once Gigli finds out that Ricki is a lesbian. This film is remembered but definitely not in a good way.
3)"From Justin To Kelly" (2003) Where to begin? It is difficult to focus on a film's romantic story line because the screen is filled with actors who just stepped off of "American Idol" only knowing how to sing other's songs. The corny songs were painful and the title characters were sad to watch. The title alone tells you who the only audience members were who liked this film – Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson. Now we know why none of them have made a film appearance since this film.
4) "All About Steve" (2009) As the title suggests, Sandra Bullock's character Mary is obsessed with Steve, a man she went on one blind date with. She is sure he is the man for her. Mary decides to stalk Steve (Bradley Cooper) as he travels as a cameraman for a news channel. Romance is replaced by a psycho-woman's deep, and somewhat sad, obsession over a guy she met just once.
5)"Closer" (2004) This movie is basically the antithesis of a stereotypical romantic film. None of the relationships in the film work out and both Julia Roberts and Jude Law act selfish and cheat on their partners with one another. It obviously does not give the warm gooey feeling that other romantic movies offer. "Closer" does not describes how the couples acted with their partners, but it is instead how they acted with other people.
6) "Jerry Maguire" (1996) The only real romance in this film is between sports agent Jerry Maguire (played by Tom Cruise) and his only client Rod Tidwell. Maguire helps his client advance in his career and does more advocating to Tidwell about his passion (Who can forget the famed "Show me the money!" scene?) than he does to his love interest Dorothy. Played by Renee Zellweger, Dorothy acts more like a side dish to Maguire's main course and the focus of his interests: Tidwell. So romance turned into more like a quest for success, and if he could get the girl, hey, it's not a priority but that would be great too.
7)"Knocked Up" (2007) As far as love stories go, this film has very little, if any, romance. The relationship of the two main characters is based on one big mistake that happened after a night of drinking and partying. Need I say more? Both are stuck together because of a "miscommunication" which resulted in Katherine Heigl's character accidentally getting pregnant. Love is a four letter word that in the case of this movie can only describe a viewer's love for how utterly hilarious and weird this movie was.
8)"The Graduate" (1967) This movie is more about the infamous Mrs. Robinson and her infatuation with Ben, played by a young Dustin Hoffman, than any love between him and Mrs. Robinson's daughter Elaine. In the end, Ben and Elaine are seen running away together but the film closes with them sitting on a bus and both with a unsmiling and puzzling expression on their faces as if thinking "what are we doing?" So much for their happy ending.
9)"Roman Holiday" (1953) As we know from Cinderella, a princess does not necessarily make a love story any less complicated. Audrey Hepburn plays Princess Ann, who escapes her duties to enjoy Rome on her own terms. She meets an American reporter who becomes her companion on her adventure. Although he knows she is a princess, little does she know that he is a reporter staying close to get an exclusive with the princess. They eventually fall in love, but their romance is never shown, even with a mere kiss or holding of hands. The film ignored the passion between the characters and instead revolved the plot around their trip, which consisted of getting gelato and seeing the sites. Their "romance" is put aside when she leaves to return to her duties and they, including the audience, are left with the stirring thought of what might have been.
10) "Legally Blonde" (2001) There was so much blonde hair and pink in this movie that it was difficult to stare for a long time, so the supposed love problems of Reese Witherspoon's character, Elle Woods, was barely noticed. In her attempt to win back the man she loves, Woods went to Harvard Law to be with him and to prove she is capable of accomplishing something higher than being president of her sorority. The movie displayed a character through Elle Woods that had determination and passion, but the passion was not about love and, in the end, she was only concerned about winning her court case.
Give Obama a Chance
By Justin Chan
Published: Sunday, February 28, 2010
Adam Friedman's recent article, "Audacity of Hope?" >was well-written and touched upon President Obama's State of the Union Address, criticizing Obama for his "lackluster" performance and comparing him to Jimmy Carter, one of the least favorable presidents in U.S. history. This perception of Obama among his critics has been blown out of proportion. Unemployment is not an issue that can be solved in a couple of weeks, and Obama is only in the first year of his term. While criticism is warranted for a neophyte president, it needs to be put in context.
I voted for Obama during the presidential elections. After hearing his acceptance speech, I thought that things would turn around. At the time, I had as much hope as any fellow Democrat for the future of this country. My father had just been laid off, only several months after he had switched jobs. For months, I would arrive home and see him sitting at a computer desk, updating his resume. Though he did have some interviews, he never came out of them optimistically. Clearly, I had reason to be anxious. I secured a job to support myself and relieve some of the financial burden of my father's unemployment. My father is still unemployed, but I cannot bring myself to blame Obama for this.
The national unemployment rate is still high. However, Obama's administration was not responsible for causing the recession. That blame should be left to the previous administration. Critics might reply to this by claiming that the blame game can only go so far, and I agree. At some point, a president needs to take responsibility for whatever the economic or political environment is during his tenure. Obama has not shied away from this responsibility, and one cannot dispute the amount of hard work he has put into trying to solve the problems facing our country. Should we blame Obama unilaterally for trying his hardest to solve one of the worst financial crises to have ever hit America? Who are we to say that he has not accomplished enough?
Having heard enough criticism of Obama and his administration, I think it is time that we need to face the facts. For a bit over a year, Obama has continually tried varying approaches in a valiant but desperate attempt to get this country out of the recession. Congress seems never to be able to reach a compromise that will allow Obama's ideas to pass through legislature.
Despite Obama's efforts to bridge the gap between the Republicans and Democrats, the media and the public have constantly criticized him. Although Obama's solutions may not be all-pleasing, his calm and smooth approach to handling this crisis can still potentially help us in the end. Even Franklin Delano Roosevelt faced major criticism for his method of tackling the Great Depression. Through it all, FDR managed to successfully save this country from continually spiraling down. Who is to say that Obama can't either?
Give it time. I recently discovered that the unemployment rate actually dropped in January. Opinions on whether this progress is substantial vary from person to person. I am not trying to say that no one should criticize Obama, but the magnitude and vitriol of that criticism needs to be restrained. Brash criticism of the president muddles the self-perception and lowers the self-esteem of this nation. As the famous adage goes, "patience is a virtue." As Americans, we need to exercise that virtue for the time being.
Remsen Hall Construction Completed
By Deanna Smith
Now, science and chemistry students can take advantage of the latest additions to Remsen Hall, with a new phase of construction completed.
These additions include new equipment, lounging areas and laboratories.
The construction of Remsen Hall began two years ago and was completed in late November. Remsen Hall is a building used primarily by students with science backgrounds and majors.
Alejandra Castano, a QC student with a masters in chemistry, was using a laboratory available in the newly constructed building. "We have new equipment, fridges and ovens," Castano said. "With newer equipment, students with science majors can be more organized so school work is easier to complete."
Dean Engel of the mathematics and science division agreed.
"We absolutely needed new labs," he said. "I noted in my own labs that we had two types of watering taps, ones that you couldn't turn on and ones you couldn't turn off."
The new construction, Engel said, is better for students working in the labs.
All requirements for disabled students have also been met with this new construction, Engel said,.
"For example, there are low tables that are adequate for students in wheelchairs to efficiently complete their work," he said.
Another new addition was a meeting area where science students could gather to discuss their work. There is a blackboard directly above this area, so students could create diagrams.
The style of the classrooms, Engel said, also improved. "In the older classrooms it was very difficult to teach in," he said. "We have structured these newer classrooms so it is easier for professors to communicate with and teach their students."
William Hersh, a professor of organic chemistry was thrilled with the new space.
"The main improvement that students will see is on the safety systems in the building," he said. "There is also heating and cooling for the first time in Remsen."
The artwork, Engel said, is very elaborate.
"There is an art project associated with every construction on campus," he said. "Remsen hall has a cloud chamber track as a design on the inner walls of the building."
Engel said that there were some minor problems with the construction.
New York state, Engel said, has a regulation about some things that are counter to making a chemistry lab operable. He noted that taps have limits on how cold they can be, when chemistry work requires colder temperatures.
The construction, Engel said, also began a couple of months late. Though he was pleased with the construction's progress overall.
"The architects and engineers were all very cooperative," he said. "They succeeded in getting us what we needed within the budget we had."
The construction, Engel said, has been completed for the most part.
"There are only a few punch list items that need to be checked," he said. "Students currently making use of the labs seem pleased."
Engel said that Remsen Hall will continue to be renovated.
"We are in the second phase of construction," he said. "The third floor is expected to be completed by the end of the year."
Construction is currently being done on half of the second floor and on a third of the third floor, said Engel.
Spotlight on the Country Star
Joe Nichols, an Arkansas native, has received numerous accolades in country music, including the ACM's Top New Male Vocalist, the Country Music Association's Horizon Award, a CMT Flameworthy Award for Best Breakthrough Video, as well as a total of three Grammy nominations. To have received such positive feedback from his peers and fans in country music, he describes as a "great" feeling "since it certainly pads the ego quite a bit, but it does not rank as high as fan appreciation. If you have peers that you look up to and respect, musically, and they pat you on the back for doing a good job, you believe that."
With his signature style, his dynamic vocal range and rich, baritone voice, Nichols connects directly to the heart of his audience. There are two sides to Nichols; he records up-tempo playful tunes such as his chart-topping hits "Brokenheartsville," "What's a Guy Gotta Do," and "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off"; and yet there a mature and soulful side shows itself when he performs inspirational songs such as "If Nobody Believed In You" and "The Impossible," and the poignant "I'll Wait for You."
At age sixteen, Nichols worked in a teenaged country "no alcohol" bar in Arkansas where he would perform in live bands every Friday and Saturday night. This marked the beginning of his path into music, as he has been performing professionally for the past fourteen years, since the age of 19.
In country music, Nichols "loves the real stories and the songs, which sometimes may have happy endings and sometimes do not, but they always seem to hit home in one way or another." He adds that "the personalities in country music are great."
Some of Nichols' biggest musical influences include his father and Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, as well as traditional country singers with baritone voices such as Don Williams and Hank Williams Jr. Nichols says "I have always been drawn towards that kind of music, that of singer's singers."
Nichols' most favorite song he ever recorded is called "If I Could Only Fly" from his Real Things album, which he dedicates to his wife. Further, this song is very personal to Joe, and it is a song that Merle Haggard cut in the mid-80s. Nichols also feels "The Impossible" is one of his favorite songs to perform live on stage.
Nichols believes that there is a different mindset between performing live and recording in the studio. "Live is all about the feel of the moment, and making sure that things go smoothly for the show's sake. Mistakes are probably a little less tolerated live than in the studio. In the studio, if you have the wrong approach to something, you can back up and try it again. Sometimes you mess up live and try not to let it bother you. In the studio, you can do many takes. The studio is much more relaxed and yet more grinding. The further you dive into yourself, and dive into the project, the harder you work, the more intense and focused you can be, the better the product will be."
The hardest aspect of Nichols' job includes "a degree of uncertainty that comes with my job, which may be difficult at times to deal with. Also, there is time spent away from family; and there is a lack of privacy, the wide open, sort of very 'in plain view' private life." Surprisingly, "traveling" is not a challenge for Joe, since his father was a truck driver and used to love to go on the road with him. "I have always had a desire to travel on the highway and see new cities, but the difficult part of traveling is being away from your family" Nichols says.
In the future, Nichols would love to collaborate with country music pioneer Merle Haggard. "Haggard has been my musical idol since I can remember, and I think to do something with him, musically, would be the highlight of my professional life" says Nichols. Nichols has also been fortunate to record a duet "If I Were A Carpenter" with Dolly Parton, which he describes as an "amazing experience" since "Dolly is a great woman and great personality." Other female country singers that Nichols favors include Patty Loveless and Lee Ann Womack, with whom he collaborated in the classic tune "Golden Ring" on CMT's Greatest Love Songs. Womack also harmonizes with Joe on his last record on "If I Could Only Fly." Lastly, Nichols notes that "Martina McBride is a singer's singer. She's certainly one of the most talented singers in country music. I think it would be a huge honor to sing with her. She is such a great singer that she intimates everybody, since she's such a powerful and great singer."
With regard to Nichols' proudest professional moments, he has been very fortunate to have a lot of "really cool things happen" to him. These include some #1 songs ["Brokenheartsville," "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off," and "The Impossible"] as well as the winning of some awards [an ACM Award, a CMA award and a CMT Flameworthy Award], as well as getting to rub elbows with a few superstars not only in country music, but in pop music as well in the Grammys. Another proud moment of his was going back to his hometown in Rogers, Arkansas and getting to play for a sold-out crowd. He remarks "that is one of the coolest things I could ever ask for."
Nichols' plans for the future include having a new album out called Old Things New of which he remarks "is probably one of the best albums and collective piece of work that I've ever done. We will hit the road as much as possible this year and promote the new single 'Gimmie That Girl' which is climbing the charts and doing very well. People are digging it and buying it. For the short term, we go to work on the road and spread the gospel. For the long term, we look forward to build our reputation with the country music fans and hopefully, impress them enough to eventually get on that ever-so-coveted "A" list with the likes of Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban."
Joe has been cast in the lead role on New York's Broadway stage musical production of "Pure Country" based on the 1992 film of the same name, starring George Strait. Nichols remarks that "it feels great and it's a huge honor, since that part could go to anybody. There's a lot of very talented singers, not only in country music, but on Broadway. I'm a huge George Strait fan and a huge fan of the movie 'Pure Country.' To land a part like that, is important for country music and a really big deal for me, and a really big honor."
For Queens College students who are interested in pursuing music careers in country music, Nichols recommends they move to Nashville, since "the Mecca for country is in Nashville and you gotta to be where the thing is happening." He adds "it's all about relationship in country music, more than any other genre. Country music is about beginning and making relationships, and proving to people that you could be depended upon and you can help and make a contribution. That's what makes country music a strong and turbulent music world."
For Nichols, "success means coming home at night and not worrying about tomorrow. Any time you're successful, you've done the best you can, you've done well and you succeeded enough to give yourself 'another day at the office' so to speak, with as little worry as possible."
Nichols concludes "for everybody in NY, we don't get to see you very often, but come to a show in the surrounding New York area, or come to the Broadway show when we're up there. Thank you for buying my records, and thank you for buying the tickets, and for supporting the cause.
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Roper Technologies Continues Its Transformation
A strong set of earnings highlighted the shifting nature of the company's revenue base.
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Diversified industrial company Roper Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ROP) reported a solid set of second-quarter results, which contained the usual hallmarks of a Roper earnings report. Revenue and core operating margin expanded in all four segments, and the company's asset-light business model helped to ensure strong ongoing free cash flow generation.
Meanwhile, Roper's acquisitions are settling in well, and the company's transition to more software-based revenue continues. Let's take a look at the report.
Software and IT are increasingly part of Roper Technologies' revenue. Image source: Getty Images.
Roper Technologies, Inc. second-quarter earnings: The raw numbers
Starting with the headline numbers from the quarter:
Revenue of $1.15 billion represented reported growth of 23% and organic growth of 6%.
Gross margin of 62.7% expanded from 61% in the same quarter last year.
EBITDA margin of 34.3% increased from 33.6% in the same quarter last year.
Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.24 came in at the top of the guidance range of $2.16 to $2.24.
Earnings came in at the high end of expectations, and management was moved to increase its full-year earnings guidance:
Full-year adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $9.12 to $9.30 compared to a previous range of $8.98 to $9.28.
Full-year organic revenue expected to increase by more than 5% compared to a previous estimate of 4% to 5%.
Third-quarter diluted EPS guidance in the range of $2.24 to $2.30.
What happened in the quarter
The company operates in such a wide range of niche and specialist markets that it's a good idea to break out its earnings by segment. As you can see below, the combined profit from the industrial technology and energy systems and controls segments doesn't account for more than the profit from the medical and scientific imaging segment.
RF technology and software
Medical and scientific imaging
Energy systems and controls
Data source: Roper Technologies presentations.
In a sense, the declining importance of the company's industrial and energy businesses is a deliberate consequence of its shift toward software and information technology. Indeed, the 64% increase in revenue in RF technology and software was largely due to contributions from two acquisitions, Deltek and ConstructConnect.
Both businesses "continue to perform at an exceptional clip" according to CEO Brian Jellison. Deltek is a provider of enterprise software and information solutions for government contractors, while ConstructConnect provides information solutions to the construction industry and is a business that comes with a high percentage of recurring revenue.
What the shift is doing to Roper's results
The expansion into software and recurring revenue is changing the nature of Roper's earnings and cash flow. The company generated negative working capital in the first quarter, and did the same in the second quarter. This means it can generate strong cash flow because it doesn't have to tie up cash in working capital.
For example, inventory as a percentage of annualized net sales was only 4.4% in the quarter compared to 5.5% in the same quarter two years ago. Meanwhile, deferred revenue was 11.4% of annualized net sales compared to just 6.6% in the second quarter of 2015.
Software and intellectual capital businesses tend to have fewer inventory requirements, and deferred revenue is higher due to recurring revenue generation through things like subscriptions.
All told, Roper expects to generate more than $1.15 billion in operating cash flow, a figure which, based on estimates, will represent around 25% of full-year revenue. Incidentally, the cash flow guidance is an upgrade from the $1.15 billion forecast at the start of the year.
It was a solid quarter of execution for Roper, and investors will be hoping the acquisitions continue to perform as expected. Meanwhile, the company's structural shift toward more software-based revenue is ongoing, and this could lead to more margin and cash flow.


Logan Baseball Squad Opens Season with Tournament in Wadley, Ala.
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CARTERVILLE – It most certainly looks like winter in Southern Illinois with a heavy dose of snow, ice and cold temperatures, but spring sports are getting under way at the collegiate level, albeit in warmer climes.
The John A. Logan College baseball team opens its spring schedule this weekend with a three-game series in Wadley, Ala. as part of the 17th Annual Southern Union State Invitational. The Vols will first play the host school, Southern Union, at noon today. Logan will also match up with Spartanburg Methodist (South Carolina) on Saturday and Dyersburg State (Tennessee) on Sunday.
JALC head coach Jerry Halstead is embarking on his 32nd season at the helm of the Vols. He said improved pitching depth should make his team a contender in the Great Rivers Athletic Conference this spring.
A lefthander, Marciano was 8-2 last spring for the Volunteers with a 1.84 earned-run average. The Southern Illinois University signed recruit struck out 68, walked 35 and allowed 45 hits in 73 1/3 innings.
Sophomore righthanders Jake Herron and Ryan Dunne are also expected to carry a heavy load. Other sophomores likely to see action are righthanders Aaron Gabriel and Kyle Schneider.
Freshman hurlers include: Gabe Jelley, Jerred Quartier, Peyton Cypress, Tyler Bialeschki, Aaron Novak, Austin Fender, Tyler Robertson, Matthias Dietz and Bobby Pennington.
Offensively, the Vols return only two sophomore regulars in catcher Jacob Carpenter and infielder Culver Plant. Vying for playing time are freshmen Aaron Fuller, Bailey Schimpf, Nate Tholl, Colton Bryant, Jordan Heckler, Logan Kaletha, Trey Grant, Tyler Horchem, Dougie Parks, Austin Rieman, Jeff Hahs, Carson Neushwander and Kenny King.
Halstead said Wabash Valley, ranked 10th nationally in the preseason, is already off to a 6-1 start and is probably the favorite to win the league.
Logan is scheduled to open its home schedule next Thursday through Sunday at Rent One Park in Marion as the Vols host a tournament that includes South Suburban, College of DuPage and Illinois Central.


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NCF has a new Chairperson & deputy named
by Bajan Reporter / March 31st, 2021
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jasmine Babb as the new Chairperson of the National Cultural Foundation; Mr. Sheldon Hope has been named as the Deputy Chairman.
Dr. Babb is a regional Human Resources and Industrial Relations Specialist with more than 20 years' experience and is currently the Director of Human Resources with Ernst & Young Caribbean (EY).
She is a former U.K. Commonwealth Scholar and holds a Doctorate in Social Sciences specialising in Industrial Relations. Along with being a part-time lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, in the Management Studies Department, Dr. Babb is also the Deputy Chair of the International Labor Organisation (ILO) committee, which advises the Government of Barbados on ILO labour conventions.
The NCF Board also welcomes new member Amanda Haynes.
Haynes is a values-driven executive and creative writer with expertise in cultural policy. She holds a B.A. (First Class Honours), Literatures in English, University of the West Indies, Barbados and a Master's (Distinction) International Cultural Policy & Management, University of Warwick, U.K.
An alum of the 2019 Cropper Foundation Caribbean Writers Residency, her novella "The Ups & Downs of Dessa Darling" received a special mention at the Frank Collymore Literary Endowment in 2017/18.
Dr. Babb, Mr. Hope and Ms. Haynes will be supported by other Board members: Mr. Jehu Wiltshire, Permanent Secretary, Ms. Nina Clarke, Ms. Aisha Comissiong, Ms. Alissandra Cummins; Mrs. Muriel Robertson, Mr. Campbell Rudder, Ms. Varia Williams and Mr. Algernon Yearwood.
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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Ameya Pawar has picked up the endorsement of Congressman Chuy Garcia in the race for Chicago treasurer.
While the alderman didn't get Garcia's support last year when he ran for governor in a crowded primary, Pawar did make an impression.
"Alderman Pawar won my heart. I was quite moved by his vision" Garcia said Sunday during a press conference at the Billy Goat Tavern on Lower Michigan Avenue.
He noted Pawar's support of a higher minimum wage and paid sick leave in the Chicago City Council as signs of his progressive chops that Garcia feels the city needs in its next treasurer.
Pawar said he wants to do more than just invest the city's money. He said he would avoid companies that have fed the opioid epidemic or are hurting the environment.
He proposes the city own a bank to help people refinance student debt and get low-interest loans.
Neither Garcia nor Pawar have made an endorsement in the crowded race for mayor.
Pawar says he's busy enough focusing on his own campaign but does think the increased attention will mean more people will vote.
State Representative Melissa Conyears-Ervin and CPA Peter Gariepy are also running for treasurer.


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Tasai member, Jenny Hawkinson, is making part pilgrimage and part artist residency to Bethlehem, Palestine, March 02-20, 2016. Travelling with documentary photographer, applied anthropologist and contemplative activist Steve Pavey, she will be partnering with the Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts & Culture and the Holy Land Trust in Bethlehem. Jenny and Steve aim to engage with the everyday lived experience of Israelis and Palestinians to create and share stories of hope found in the struggle for human dignity through creative writing, photography and visual art.


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The domain for outgoing emails generated from MissouriBUYS has changed. As of 12/15/18, vendors will receive emails from MissouriBUYS@perfect.com instead of WebProcure.
In addition to replacing the state's previous system for vendor registration and online bidding for procurements, MissouriBUYS includes online contract catalogs which state agencies are using to purchase products and services electronically in a retail-like shopping experience.


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How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests?
How to Read Ovulation Tests
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How to Tell the Difference Between Evaporation Lines
Written by Maggie McCormick
When you're trying to get pregnant, you're likely to take a pregnancy test as soon as there's even a small chance that it will show a positive pregnancy result. A popular saying among women that "a line is a line" implies that any time you see a second line on a pregnancy test, you're pregnant is misleading. Sometimes, "evaporation lines" appear. These may look like a positive result, but actually do not indicate that you are pregnant. Learn to tell the difference between evaporation lines and faint positive lines.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for taking the pregnancy test. Some will allow you to hold the stick into you urine stream as you go, while others require you to collect your urine in a cup and dip the stick into the urine or use a dropper to place urine on the test stick.
Read the test within the specified time frame. In most cases, you should read your pregnancy test results within five minutes. Evaporation lines are more likely to show up after 10 minutes and do not signify a positive test.
Look for color on the test line. A faint positive result will show up as a faint blue or pink line. Evaporation lines are grey, white or colorless but still visible.
Tilt the test to see if there's an indentation. You can often tell that you're looking at an evaporation line by noticing that the line is actually an indentation rather than a true visible line.
Wait a day or two and take a new test, using the first urine of the morning. Though you may suspect that your result is a faint positive, it's difficult to be sure. Some brands do have evaporation lines that look like a faint positive. If you take the test in a day or two, you'll have more of the pregnancy hormone in you urine and your test will show a strong positive.
Maggie McCormick is a freelance writer. She lived in Japan for three years teaching preschool to young children and currently lives in Honolulu with her family. She received a B.A. in women's studies from Wellesley College.


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Moor Hall to open in Aughton this Autumn
Mark Birchall was previously executive chef at Michelin two-starred L'Enclume in Cartmel
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Moor Hall, in Aughton, is to open its doors in early autumn this year.
The impressive Grade II star listed gentry house is being transformed into a contemporary restaurant and small hotel with seven rooms after a painstaking restoration and rebuilding project.
The main building, with its Tudor origins, was acquired in 2015, and is undergoing a major renovation.
Mark Birchall, previously Executive Chef at Michelin two-starred L'Enclume in Cartmel, is developing the building and five-acre site in two stages – initially with the restaurant and bedrooms, and then, in mid-2017, a large former barn will be restored into a second, more informal dining space that will also feature a small dairy, charcuterie and curing room and a meat ageing room.
Michelin starred chef to open new Moor Hall restaurant and hotel in Aughton
Interior designer Martin Nealon is working with the 16th century Jacobean manor, introducing many new, more contemporary features.
On the ground floor, there will be two reception rooms, a bar and a lounge, all with wood-paneled walls, carved fireplaces, hammered steel surrounds, fossil slab tables, and leather sofas. The reception area has original Jacobean carved wall paneling, magnificent oak beams, and a huge carved fireplace that will be lit by rows of handmade crystal-cut lanterns. In contrast, the 50 seat restaurant will be more modern, with porcelain floors, and surrounding glass walls giving panoramic views of the property, with adjacent cheese and wine rooms. A private dining room for up to 12 will be more intimate, with oak paneling, a handmade oak dining table, and a large fireplace. The five bedrooms in the main house will be individually designed, featuring open beamed ceilings, the original fireplaces, and luxurious bathrooms.
Two additional bedrooms will be located in the gatehouse nearby, next to the small lake.
Mark's menus will showcase his own style of modern British cuisine, using produce grown on site, and reflecting the broad culinary experience he has garnered over the last 15 years. Born in Chorley, Lancashire, he began his career working at The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny, Wales, with Franco Taruschio, and at Northcote Manor with Nigel Haworth. He then worked at L'Enclume (2006-15), during which time he won the Roux Scholarship in 2011, which enabled him to spend time at Michelin three-starred El Celler de Can Roca in Spain.
Moor Hall Restaurant and Rooms – Prescot Road, Aughton, West Lancashire L39 6RT, www.moor-hall.co.uk
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What Do You Think Goes On In The Minds Of The 4.3 Billion "Offline" People?
There's an article published on TechCrunch that provides us insights on what goes on in the minds of the 4.3 billion "offline" people through different usability tests they performed with the unconnected/newly connected. It is understandable that they would have difficulty and have quite a learning curve in adapting to new technology. It is also interesting that for a lot of the people in the modern world, most, if not all of the things that they are asked to do, would just come naturally for us.
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John J. Chen, M.D., Ph.D., a neuro-ophthalmologist at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses recent research using MR elastography to detect raised intracranial pressure. The potential for vision loss that could become permanent is the primary reason for a proper diagnosis.
Previous data lead to a grant to evaluate intracranial pressure using MR elastography, which may be a way to noninvasively detect increased intracranial pressure that would improve both diagnosis and treatment.
For more information, see Mayo Clinic Clinical Trials Evaluating Raised Intracranial Pressure Using MR Elastography.
JOHN CHEN: Hello, my name is John Chen, one of the neuro-ophthalmologists at the Mayo Clinic. And I'm here today to talk to you about our recent research in using MR elastography to detect raised intracranial pressure. Before I introduce MR elastography, I would like to discuss pseudotumor cerebri, the most common cause of raised intracranial pressure. These patients present with bilateral papilledema which can be quite severe, as can be seen on this slide. In pseudotumor cerebri, there is no tumor causing raised intracranial pressure, hence the name pseudotumor. Interestingly, 90% of patients affected with this condition are young adult females and 90% are overweight. Despite this specific demographic being affected, the cause for this condition is still unknown, which is why the disease is also called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, IIH for short. Patients with pseudotumor cerebri typically have headaches, which can be quite debilitating. However, the main reason we need to diagnose and treat this condition is the potential for vision loss, which can be permanent in up to 40% of patients. Here is a patient who had severe papilledema at initial presentation. And even after treatment, ended up with significant pallor of the optic nerves and some persistent visual field defects. One of the old names for this condition was benign intracranial hypertension. Again, trying to note that there is no tumor. However, we now know that this disease is far from benign because of the significant risk for vision loss. To make a diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri, patients must have normal neuroimaging. A lumbar puncture is then required to confirm an elevated open pressure and to rule out other causes of raised intracranial pressure, such as infection, inflammation, or neoplasm. Interestingly, a recent paper out of Emory showed that idiopathic intracranial hypertension is often overdiagnosed. In fact, they found that almost 40% of patients referred with the diagnosis by age, actually do not have the condition. Many of these diagnoses were incorrectly made because of single lumbar punctures, which showed elevated opening pressures. Therefore, we clearly need better methods of detecting raised intracranial pressure. Lumbar puncture is the typical method used in the outpatient setting to confirm raised intracranial pressure. However, it is quite invasive and can be quite variable. For example, Valsalva alone can increase the pressure up to 47 centimeters of water. The gold standard is direct intracranial pressure monitoring, such as intraventricular catheters. However, this is an invasive procedure and requires hospitalization. One of the holy grails of neuro-opthamology is a noninvasive method of detecting raised intracranial pressure. MRI, ultrasound, OCT, and tympanic membrane displacement have all been proposed as methods to detect raised intracranial pressure, but none of these are universally sensitive or specific. And therefore, we need better tools. I've been collaborating with Dr. John Houston, III from neuroradiology on a novel tool for detecting raised intracranial pressure, which is brain MR elastography. Essentially, this device causes soft vibrations which are then used to measure stiffness. In combination with the new compact 3-Tesla MRI machine, we are now able to get detailed images of the brain stiffness. This is a [INAUDIBLE] with stiff inclusions to show how MR elastography works. It is a three step process. First, we induce shear waves into the body with a vibration source we call driver. For the head, it is a soft pillow-like device that results in vibration, similar to an electric toothbrush. In over 250 patients, we have never had a subject complain of discomfort. Second, we perform a phase-contrast MRI sequence that images the waves within the brain. Finally, complex mathematical inversions translate the wave information into maps of stiffness that we call elastograms. Dr. Houston and his colleagues have used this imaging modality in various diseases. For example, it can be used to differentiate hard and soft tumors, which can provide diagnostic information. It can also help neurosurgeons in their surgical approach. Here, the upper images are of a stiff meningioma shown in red, where the wave image in the middle has a longer wavelength. The bottom is of a soft meningioma, which is actually softer than normal brain. And you can see on the map that it's actually blue. Recently Dr. Houston and his colleagues have explored the possibility of using MR elastography to detect raised intracranial pressure. They used a porcine model and placed a catheter in the ventricles to change intracranial pressure. Increasing the pressure resulted in stiffer brains, which can be seen here. The mean brain stiffness increased by about 25% from baseline and had a nice correlation with the intracranial pressure. This preliminary data in pigs allowed us to obtain a grant to study MR elastography in humans with raised intracranial pressure. We are currently enrolling patients with pseudotumor cerebri, and also normal patients as a control. We are obtaining baseline brain stiffness in all patients. Then patients with raised intracranial pressure are then undergoing a lumbar puncture as part of the disease work up. And we are repeating measurements immediately after the lumbar puncture to see if we can detect acute changes in brain stiffness. We will also repeat the measurements after long-term treatment to detect long-term changes in brain stiffness. We have just recently started collecting patients and data. And therefore, we don't have any of the preliminary data to share, but the pilot study will be completed at the end of the year. And we will be able to provide an update on our progress at that point. In summary, pseudotumor cerebri is the most common cause of raised intracranial pressure. It typically affects young obese females. This condition is important because it can cause debilitating headaches, but more importantly, has a risk for permanent vision loss. MR elastography may be a way of noninvasively detecting raised intracranial pressure, which would improve both diagnosis and treatment of this condition. We will also be exploring other forms of raised intracranial pressure in the future, such as shunt failures and obstructive hydrocephalus. We are very excited about the possibilities in applications of MR elastography, and plan to have data to share at the end of this year. Once again, my name is John Chen from neuro-opthamology at the Mayo Clinic. And I enjoyed sharing our current research in exploring MR elastography and its possible applications in detecting raised intracranial pressure.


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Basel AML Index 2021
This is the 10th Public Edition of the Basel AML Index.
The Basel AML Index is an independent annual ranking that assesses the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) around the world.
Published by the Basel Institute on Governance since 2012, it provides risk scores based on data from 17 publicly available sources such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Transparency International, the World Bank and the World Economic Forum. The risk scores cover five domains:
Quality of AML/CFT Framework
Financial Transparency and Standards
Public Transparency and Accountability
Legal and Political Risks
The Basel AML Index is developed and maintained by the Basel Institute's International Centre for Asset Recovery.
Note: The ranking contained in the Public Edition report was updated on 23 November 2021 following a correction to the original source data used to calculate Mauritania's risk score. The same correction was made to the online ranking table.
Public vs Expert and Expert Plus Editions
The Public Edition of the Basel AML Index 2021 covers 110 countries with sufficient data to calculate a reliable ML/TF risk score. Data requirements this year have been raised to include at least a fourth-round FATF Mutual Evaluation Report, which measures effectiveness as well as technical compliance with the FATF's AML/CFT standards.
A comprehensive list of scores and sub-indicators for 203 countries is available in the Expert Edition, a subscription-based service used by companies and financial institutions as an ML/TF country risk-rating tool for compliance and risk assessment purposes.
The Expert Edition Plus option offers a detailed comparative analysis of the FATF Mutual Evaluation Reports. This allows users to assess each FATF recommendation individually by focusing on specific compliance needs, for example due diligence or terrorist financing regulations. It also includes special reports on ML/TF risks in the ML/TF risks in Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and the Cayman Islands.
Subscription to the Expert and Expert Plus editions is free for public-sector, international, non-profit and academic organisations.
See the website at index.baselgovernance.org for more information or request an account.
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Draw a line following the upper lash line from start till the end in one swipe. Follow the same method for lower lash. Make a thick line for dramatic effect.


In a meeting, paper cups are used a lot, and while several people are using them, they are mixed with one another. So you can't know which cup you used, and which part of cup you used to drink a beverage. For such reason, it isn't sanitary to use a cup, in this case. Lips cup to use a cup sanitarily leaves the shape of your lips on the top of the cup you used to drink a beverage. Using this characteristic, you can use other part of cup to drink after checking a lip print and know if the paper cup is used, right away.


The Urban dictionary describes a "Diamond in the rough" as someone (or something) that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly stand out from the crowd.
In searching for a new Linden home I almost skipped right over this hidden gem, but the longer I stood surrounded by empty space I began to see the potential for this diamond in the rough. Yes, it's a small space but it doesn't feel small. Big is not necessarily better ya know. It has everything this single girl could want in a second home, and I bet a few peoples may just rethink their opinion of Linden homes. Ghetto this ain't, well, not anymore.
My search for furniture and accessories began on MarketPlace, which is like catalog shopping for me. Narrowing my choices down I went Inworld, my first stop being BAZAR…I went no further in my shopping expedition. LOL, I bet the peeps in the store thought I was some kind of crazy woman, that or lost, as I kept going from one side of the store to the other trying to make up my mind on the style to purchase. Taking a chance I decided on combining two different styles, and by golly they go together like peas and carrots.
Nixing the idea of buying individual pieces I went all in for complete sets deciding that would give me more bang for my lindens. The "Toronto" and "Arizona" series by BAZAR are used exclusively here. They are mesh so my "Land Impact" went farther than I thought possible. Yay for Mesh!!!
The original color of the walls were green and the floor was a much darker hue. Stepping out of my comfort zone I went for a light, airy feel. At first I had used the room divider that came with the Arizona living room set to divide the area. Realizing it left the space lacking (for want of a better word), I made a partition and textured it to match the brick work of the home. A builder I am not, but hey the partition looks as though it was here all along.
All in all I am very pleased with how all the pieces of furniture fit into this small space and there is still room to move around everything without bumping into it. This gal has a turrible case of claustrophobia even in Second life. And just how many prims/LI did this prim addict use? Well my goal was around 110 prims. I am happy to say that after all is said and done I used 111 which leaves me a few to play with 🙂 Like I said…Yay for mesh!!!!
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: What it means for cybersecurity
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has rapidly changed the ways in which our world interacts. Massive labor and economic shutdowns have been issued in order to flatten the curve of the outbreak. This calls for more employers and entire companies to switch to alternative technological solutions in order to maintain critical infrastructure.
With the coronavirus pandemic, every industry is seeing unprecedented effects. With a significant increase in remote workers and cyber threats taking advantage of the pandemic, the cybersecurity industry has experienced some unique shifts.
The Current State of COVID-19
In the late fall of 2019, a novel form of the coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China. This virus operates similarly to previous viruses like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS; 2004) and H1N1 (Swine Flu; 2010) when certain areas of the world experienced similar outbreaks. COVID-19 virus is a mutated form of the common cold or flu, but there is no current cure or solution.
For three months, China and much of East Asia experienced large-scale economic shutdowns and mass amounts of people infected with COVID-19. While many around the world tried to limit the spread, the virus has spread on a global scale since March of 2020, something that SARS and H1N1 never did. The world is, therefore, experiencing its first-ever global pandemic since the Spanish Influenza, which lasted roughly from 1918 to 1920.
Experts believe that the current pandemic will affect the world for the rest of 2020, if not longer, which also suggests that we will have to conform to a new way of navigating normal life.
At present, essential services are shut down in much of North America and Europe. Many brick-and-mortar businesses cannot survive without the influx of cash, although some have adapted to provide online and shipping services.
How Cybersecurity Has Been Affected by COVID-19
Businesses Weren't Ready
For those companies who can, much of the day-to-day operations have been moved to work-from-home (remote) status to maintain business continuity. Unfortunately, many were unprepared for this switch. Tech companies, particularly those in sales, are selling full work-from-home setups, including firewalls, VPN licensing, remote desktop licensing, Office 365, laptops, antivirus, teleconferencing hardware and software, and routers. Additionally, tech support for thousands of software companies is providing conversions for software and data backups that were previously only on-premise. This software needs to be remotely accessed and made more secure, so, in these cases, all the data is being backed up to a cloud for added security.
Companies who weren't previously set up for remote work had to make a sharp transition to web-based meetings, share-point access, and navigating unknown personal networks. If companies aren't able to buy enterprise-supported hardware, then workers must access business data using personal computers via public internet connections.
Lack of Resources
Additionally, tech manufacturers do not have a stock-hold of hardware ready to ship out and many companies were left unsupported. China, who is ahead of the recovery time of North America and Europe, will be producing more resources. Unfortunately, technology products in the U.S., France, Germany, and Korea have drastically dropped. And, due to the shift in the standard protocol, not all of the hardware or software being shipped out of China will be vetted as thoroughly as recommended in order to ensure their products are not contaminated with espionage, a concern which has existed in the past.
Shortages on hardware and software are pending, which means that poor technologies might be used more frequently, which would result in a slowdown of labor all around and lead to a high risk of cybersecurity threats due to lower quality systems.
Lack of Security Preparedness
According to a CNBC survey, over 85% of companies in the U.S. have at least 50% of their employees working remotely since the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts worry that the level of hacking risk has increased to an unmanageable level, as SaaS providers find that they are unable to respond in time to defend systems against the transition of corporate systems to remote workforces. Hackers seemed to tap into the emotional stress of the situation.
Not only are hardware and software concerns present, but some third-party apps could cause issues as well. Taiwan has recently banned the use of Zoom, a videoconferencing app that routes its data through servers in China. This government ban was issued because Zoom is believed to have key security flaws as Zoom has struggled to cope with its explosive demand in downloads. The key security flaws allow hackers the ability to eavesdrop into meetings, even commandeering machines, all due to the location of Zoom's servers.
BYOD Opens New Access Points
While the cybersecurity industry is well aware that there are always 20,000 new cybersecurity threats each day, the influx of COVID-19 has provided hackers with added entry points. Because many at-home workers are using their personal computers, malware latches on to weak searches made on personal computers and can access everything on that personal network, including private company data. According to CNBC, there has been a 40% increase in phishing attacks since the pandemic. These are based on social engineering tactics called smishing and vishing, which are attacks that operate like phishing but are sent through SMS texts or as voice calls.
This also means that every entry-point on that network could potentially be compromisable. This includes basic web-browsing, data clouds, email servers, mobile devices, printers, and much more. With so many added entry-points, hackers could gain access to data centers and major servers, accessing sensitive information from any company housed on that main server.
Targeted Industries
Ransomware and DDoS attackers are taking advantage of this unique situation to increase attacks, with some of them even using old malware and targeting hospitals.
Unfortunately, targeted attacks on the healthcare industry have risen by over 150%. While all health facilities are encouraged by HIPAA to encrypt their data, implement adequate access controls, and set up security for data storage, the current pandemic has opened up several changes in healthcare security.
To make matters worse, US Security for Health and Human Services Alex Azar has announced recent changes to the HIPAA waiver, such as relinquishing a number of patient privacy rights, in order to better navigate the influx of COVID-19 cases in hospital settings.
Tips for Securing Your Business During the Pandemic
Continually refresh and monitor business continuity plans
Business continuity plans may have been in place prior to the pandemic as general guidelines. Now that these plans are active, make sure they are effective, operating properly, and are allowing your business to function. As the changes associated with cybersecurity evolve, update and re-implement your cybersecurity plan at least weekly.
Establish regular user training sessions
There are a lot of new and moving parts for your business to oversee. Most likely, employees are feeling overwhelmed and like they must take on a lot of responsibilities in order to keep their job. Reevaluate daily processes so normal task expectations are lower. Training for remote work and increased security needs to be on the list of things to reinforce as high priority. Pandemic preparedness and crisis management should be included in training modules.
Work with security professionals
IT security teams can be outsourced in a variety of ways. An IT security agency will be able to conduct a security audit and they can implement a high-security firewall for personal computers. If there is a security incident, they will help get your company back up and running with updated or new security software, firewall, VPN, protected remote access, and remote employee monitoring. An IT security company will also contain security incidents, implement remediation plans, assess your company status post-remediation, and work with any insurers or litigators if necessary. They will also help you stay on track with HIPAA requirements during this convoluted time as a form of preventative security protection.
Business Continuity in the time of COVID-19
Many businesses are concerned about whether they will be able to operate through the outbreak. As a way to practice social distancing, to flatten the curve, and maintain business continuity, many companies are forced to work remotely and to manage a large group of remote workers with a range of cybersecurity risks.
With the increased chance of a data breach, managing security for this new remote workforce becomes the top priority. While losing business could impact your bottom line, it is more critical to set up proper security protocols, like mandatory VPN and firewalls, as well as establishing a cybersecurity preparedness plan to ensure that your company is not hit by a malicious attack during this pandemic.