Albert van der Sel : Fubctions with more than one variables.
In the series: Note 11.
This note: Note 11: Functions with more than one variables, like f(x,y) or f(x,y,z).
Please be sure that you are on a "level" at least equivalent to the contents up to, and including, note 10.
This is a simple and short note on functions with more than one variable, like z=f(x,y).
curve (for example, a parabola), in the 2 dimensional XY plane.
accustomed to use the letters "x" and "y". There is absolutely no fundamental difference, if we would replace "x"
more appropriate, symbol. It makes no difference at all.
Now, having a function depending on more than one variable, is a difference indeed.
For example, we may have a function z=f(x,y) where z is dependent on two variables (x and y).
Or, we may have a function w=f(x,y,z) where w is dependent on three variables (x and y and z).
And we can even have any number of variables, like "n" variables as in the function r=f(x1, x2, ..., xN).
a function in the form z=f(x,y), often correspond a "surface" in three dimensional space.
That's why those functions "z=f(x,y)" are relatively easy to "graph" in an XYZ coordinate system.
an x- and y- and z-axis.
the class R2 -> R, since points (x,y), which are in the XY plane, are "mapped" to "z" on the z-axis.
This way, a "surface" in 3D space appears.
are mapped to a certain z-value. The connection of all those z-values form a "smooth" continuous surface.
(However, "smoothness" is not garantueed ofcourse with all sorts of possible z=f(x,y) functions/relations).
Figure 1. Just some z=f(x,y) example function. In this case, we see a two dimensional "surface" in three dimensional space.
Let's inspect a well-known z=f(x,y) function.
Figure 2. An example of a two dimensional "surface" (a parabola) in three dimensional space.
It's easy to proof that this example is a two dimensional surface (a curved surface in 3D space), in the form of a parabola.
the YZ plane. That is no more than the familiar parabola we have seen in note 3. In fact, we have z= y2.
the XZ plane. Again, that is no more than the familiar parabola we have seen in note 3. In fact, we have z= x2.
coordinate system with an x-, y-, z-, w-axis, and we simply have difficulties in creating a mental picture for that.
or "N" axis (N dimensional space), is not a problem at all.
In the next sections, we will spend a few words on f(x,y) and f(x,y,z) functions (or relations).
this to be a real "issue". So, if you like, like most do, call it a three dimensional parabola.
2. Some example of "z=f(x,y)" functions (or relations).
where the x-, y- and z-axis intersect.
For a Sphere it holds, that for every point on that surface, the distance to the origin is exactly the same.
from the good old "Pythagorean theorem", which you might know from the right-angled triangle (a2 + b2=c2).
the x-, y- and z-axis with a "distance" of a, b, and c respectively.
Figure 3. An example of an "ellipsoid". If a=b=c, then it's a Sphere.
- the length "c" closer and closer to "r".
Here ofcourse, "r" is the radius of a Sphere, where a, b, and c, all three, get closer to.
a, b, and c "goes to" r.
So, the other way around is likely, since the reasoning above, is plausible.
Alright, it's not exactly "proof", but merely a way to make matters "likely to be correct".
Let's again take a closer look at 3 Dimensional Parabolas. Often, they are called "Paraboloids".
The values of a , b and c, define the "shape" and location of the Paraboloid.
Let's take a look at "c" first.
Suppose we now have f(x,y)=x2 + y2 - 3, so we have "c"=-3.
Then the "nose" of the parabola, is at (0,0,-3) (or x=0, y=0, z=-3).
You may say that the whole parabola has "sunk" along the z-axis by 3 units.
Suppose we now have f(x,y)=x2 + y2 + 5, so we have "c"=5.
Then the "nose" of the parabola, is at (0,0,5) (or x=0, y=0, z=5).
You may say that the whole parabola has "risen" along the z-axis by 5 units.
Now, let's take a look at "a" and "b".
"a" and "b" very strongly define the shape of the parabola.
a 3D variant of the familiar 2D parabola.
- We have a socalled "Hyperbolic" Paraboloid when "a" and "b" have different signs. This one resembles a "sadle".
In the latter case (the "saddle" shape), the surface resembles even more a 3D hyperbola.
Due to the large variations in shapes, equation 3 is not really "general", in the sense that it really covers all cases.
What is the general equation of a "straight" plane in R3?
In figure 4, you see one of the most simplest examples. It's a plane parallel to the XY plane.
In this particular example, the plane intersects the z-axis at (0,0,3).
It never crosses the XY plane, since it is parallel to that plane.
In this example, it is really sufficient to say that the relation is "z=3".
Or, in other words, for all x and y, it is true that z equates to "3".
Figure 4. An example of a plane in three dimensional space.
I tell you, that when we will work with "vector calculus" (note 16), a new and much simpler "world" will open up.
For now, we are dealing with regular Calculus.
And you can easily rewrite equation 4 in the form "z=f(x,y)=", since that is no more than some arithmetic.
So, if you like, "z=fx + gy +h", where I have used different coefficients (which is allowed ofcourse).
But since many textbooks and articles use equation 4, I did the same.
Note that the relation is a linear equation, just like "y=ax+b", which we know from note 2.
So, for the equation "z=3", as illustrated in figure 4, we may write "z=0x + 0y + 3".
It seems that if the coefficients used for "x" and "y", when they both are "0", we have a parallel plane.
Now, just as with "y=ax+b", it is true that "a" determines the "slope" or "gradient" of that line.
It's really no different with a plane expressed by "z=fx + gy +h".
Suppose the coefficients "f" and "g" both are > 0, and "f" > "g", then you see what happens?
The plane gets a slope as well, and since "fx" goes faster up than "gy", z increases more when measured along "x".
So, in this case, we have a tilted plane going upwards when x and y both are >0, but more strongly so along x.
Why do we know that this plane goes through the Origin? Well, if x=0 and y=0, then z=0 too.
You might think that this should be the most easy one of all.
It is..., in vector calculus.
In ordinary analysis, the equation is not so very straight forward and intuitive.
and (a,b,c) is some specific vector, defining a specific direction (namely, that of the line) in R3.
Again, we will see all about it. Also parametric forms will bee shown in note 12.
Don't worry. This is for note 16.
3. The derivatives of z=f(x,y).
In note 5, we explored the theory of finding the "derivative" of a function in the form y=f(x).
We essentially wanted to find the rate of change of f(x), compared to the the rate of change of "x".
Indeed, here we had only one variable, so we only could inspect the variation in f(x), when x varies.
of the tangent line to f(x). If that all is a bit fuzzy, maybe you want to review note 5 again.
Here, with functions z=f(x,y), we have a similar situation.
(2). We may try to find the rate of change of f(x,y), compared to the the rate of change of "y".
on the graph of f(x,y). It's not a bad interpretation, in many cases, but there is a catch.
that y is constant. This might be some sort of problem.
then still "y" changes too !
If you deal with ∂ f(x,y) / ∂ x, then you consider "y" to be constant, like y=b.
If you deal with ∂ f(x,y) / ∂ y, then you consider "x" to be constant, like x=a.
In such a way, the interpretations are the gradients of tangent lines in the x- or y- directions.
To calculate the partial derivatives is then easy. It's just like calculating an the derivative of one-variable function.
then y still will always vary?"
Yes and No. In your example above, we take a fixed y, like y=b, and simply only focus on the variation in "x".
we are indeed able to focus on the rate of change of "f" compared to the rate of change in "x" only.
takes into account all variations, so for "x+h" and "y+h" simultaniously.
Suppose f(x,y) = x2y3. Determine the partial derivative of f(x,y) for x, where y=b.
∂ f(x,b) / ∂ x = ∂ x2b3 / ∂ x = 2xb3=2b3 x.
so for "x+h" and "y+h" simultaniously) to a later note.
Anyway, the partial differentials of a function, and "partial differential equations", play a key role in math and physics.
with respect to position and time, which gives them insight in the behaviour of a physical system.
4. Intersections of f(x,y) with the coordinate axes of x, y, and z.
In note 6, we analyzed functions of the form y=f(x).
and finding the minima and maxima of the function (if present).
Since the function z=f(x,y) is most often some surface in R3, we can do a similar analysis here.
Really a similar approach can be used as we already saw in note 6.
the partial differentials must be "0". From those relations, the corresponding "x's" and "y's" can be calculated.
Intersection with the z-axis: then x and y are "0".
Intersection with the x-axis: then y and z are "0".
Intersection with the y-axis: then x and z are "0".
This generally gives us a means to calculate the corresponding points.
5. A few words on a function or relation with 3 variables: f(x,y,z).
The function z=f(x,y), most often corresponds to a "surface" in three dimensional space.
We often view it, as that points (x,y) are mapped to z, which leads to a surface (like the parabola in fig 1).
What about functions like w=f(x,y,z)? Here w is dependent on 3 variables.
We cannot graph that anymore, since we now need 4 spatial dimensions, namely x, y, z, and w.
We have to be carefull before we think we can associate surfaces or volumes to such functions.
Still, those functions, or relations, are often used in physics.
attribute a certain magnitude of that potential (potential energy, pressure, or other sort of potential).
It might vary slowly or rather fast between small distances of two arbitrary points (x1,y1,z1) and (x2,y2,z2).
Such function are often called 'scalar' functions, since w=f(x,y,z) is simply a number.
By the way, in the case of z=f(x,y), z is simply a number too, so here too we may call them scalar functions.
Calculating the partial derivatives is done in the same way as was demonstrated in section 3.
Take note of the fact that on the right side of the "=" symbol, that we see an expression of "x", "y", and "z".
Again, it's a scalar function, meaning that the function values are real numbers again.
Since I want this to be a very short note (it's just a mere introduction), I will move on to note 12.
Remark 18 sept 2016: the theory presented here, will be covered in a little more "depth", in note 17.
The next note is a quick intro in Vector calculus / Linear Algebra (Part 1).


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Nototriton barbouri es una especie de salamandras en la familia Plethodontidae. Nombrada para honrar al zoólogo Thomas Barbour.

Distribución geográfica y hábitat
Es endémica del departamento de Yoro (Honduras).

Su hábitat natural son bosques húmedos tropicales o subtropicales a media altitud y los montanos húmedos tropicales o subtropicales.
Está amenazada de extinción debido a la destrucción de su hábitat.

Referencias

 Schmidt, 1936 : New amphibians and reptiles from Honduras in the Museum of Comparative Zoology. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, vol. 49, pp. 43-50.

 Townsend, J.H. (2016) Taxonomic revision of the moss salamander Nototriton barbouri (Schmidt (Caudata: Plethodontidae), with description of two new species from the Cordillera Nombre de Dios, Honduras. Vol. 4196, Nº 4. pp. 511–528.

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Anfibios de Honduras
Fauna endémica de Honduras
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Q: dplyr with string and NSE at same time I like creating dplyr functions with character inputs, so will be very happy with new v0.6.0 coming up.
For fun and learning current dplyr version 0.5.0.9004, i tried to make a flexible function that can take a character argument as well as an expressions (NSE).
I did succeed, but can't this be done more elegantly?!
d = data.frame(v1=1:2, v2=9:8)

fixquo <- function(x){
  # 'fixquo' expects a enquo-ed object, then sees if enquo-ing needs to be 'reversed'...
  if(!length(tryCatch({ls(get_env(x))}, error=function(e) "empty")))
    x = as.name(as.character(UQ(x))[2])
    x
 }

Dtest <- function(d, x="v1", res="z"){
  x <- enquo(x) %>% fixquo()
  d %>% mutate(!!res := UQ(x))
}
Dtest(d)
Dtest(d, "v1")
Dtest(d, v1)
Dtest(d, v2)

A: It is not clear about the expected output as the OP's function gives the character string as output for some cases
Dtest(d, "v1")
#   v1 v2  z
#1  1  9 v1
#2  2  8 v1
#Warning message:
#In ls(get_env(x)) : 'get_env(x)' converted to character string

Here, we assume that the function should evaluate to get the value of the column 'v1'
DtestN <- function(dat, x, res = "z"){
          lst <- as.list(match.call())
          x <- if(is.character(lst$x)) {
                  rlang::parse_quosure(x, env = parent.frame())
                  } else enquo(x)
          res <- if(!is.character(lst$res)) quo_name(enquo(res)) else res
          dat %>%
             mutate(UQ(res) := UQ(x))

 }

DtestN(d, 'v1')
#  v1 v2 z
#1  1  9 1
#2  2  8 2

DtestN(d, v1)
#  v1 v2 z
#1  1  9 1
#2  2  8 2

DtestN(d, v1, z)
#  v1 v2 z
#1  1  9 1
#2  2  8 2

DtestN(d, 'v1', z)
#  v1 v2 z
#1  1  9 1
#2  2  8 2

Some more cases
DtestN(d, v1, new)
#  v1 v2 new
#1  1  9   1
#2  2  8   2
DtestN(d, v1, 'new')
#   v1 v2 new
#1  1  9   1
#2  2  8   2

DtestN(d, v2, 'new')
#  v1 v2 new
#1  1  9   9
#2  2  8   8

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Rocked by stock collapse, 'John Wick' studio Lions Gate weighs options
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The studio that brought you "The Hunger Games,'' "Mad Men'' and "John Wick'' is now facing its own existential question.
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has lost more than half its market value over the last year as the once-idolized filmmaker struggles to find new megahits. On top of that, recent mergers have created entertainment behemoths that threaten to make smaller studios an afterthought in Hollywood's new blockbuster environment.
All that has created a new sense of urgency around the 22-year-old Lions Gate as it weighs its future: open itself to being acquired, sell off pieces, or try to bulk up to compete with the giants.
"Some studios have scale and unfortunately some studios are now subscale," said John Tinker, an analyst at Gabelli & Co. "The question is obviously, if you are a smaller studio and you do not own Marvel, what are you going to do?"
Lions Gate declined to comment.
The studio was formed in 1997 in Vancouver by movie-loving mining financier Frank Giustra. It made its name distributing R-rated movies like "American Psycho" and, with the acquisition of Summit Entertainment in 2012, was propelled into the big leagues by the teen-vampire "Twilight" film saga. That same year it also launched the "The Hunger Games'' franchise. (The studio announced last week there might be a prequel.)
But as a smaller company, Lions Gate has long been a target of merger speculation. Companies from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Sony to CBS Corp. have been linked to potential deals. Two years ago, Lions Gate walked away from talks with game-maker Hasbro Inc. involving a US$41 a share offer, worth almost US$9 billion, people familiar with the situation said.
Today, the stock trades at around US$12, weighed down by two years of declining revenue in its motion picture division, and merger talks have picked up again. Lions Gate has held informal discussions in the past year with companies that may be interested in buying the whole business, people with knowledge of the situation said. But with the stock at seven-year lows, the studio isn't interested in selling itself at the moment, people close to the situation said.
A handful of other strategies are under discussion. One is to buy a stake in Miramax, the film producer formerly owned by the Weinstein brothers, one of the people said. Its current owner, beIn Media Group, has recently sought buyers for a minority stake. Such a move would give Lions Gate access to a library of Oscar-winning movies such as "Shakespeare in Love" and, more recently, revived franchises like "Halloween."
A Miramax spokesman declined to comment.
Nick Castle as Michael Myers in Lions Gate's "Halloween" (2018) (Image courtesy of Lions Gate Films via IMDb.com)
Starz Sale
The company is also considering selling the studio's pay-cable network Starz, which contributes more than half its profits. Lions Gate last month turned down a US$5 billion informal bid from CBS for Starz, but a sale remains a possibility, according to people familiar with the situation. If that happens, industry sources say, a slimmed-down Lions Gate might become more attractive to potential bidders. Others suggest the studio would be a tough sell without Starz.
Meanwhile, the studio is looking to raise perhaps several hundred million dollars from investors to expand Starz internationally. That effort will be slowed down by upcoming negotiations with AT&T's DirecTV over fees to carry the channel.
At recent stock prices, Lions Gate is valued at less than the sum of its parts, according to Tim Nollen, a Macquarie Capital analyst. Shares could be worth US$21 in a breakup, with a US$5 billion valuation for Starz, US$1.5 billion for the motion picture unit and US$1 billion for the TV segment.
Malone Stake
For investors such as cable magnate John Malone, who first bought shares in 2015 at around US$30, it's a rare miss. He controls about 8% of Class A shares. Hedge fund manager Mark Rachesky, Lions Gate's chairman, is the biggest investor with a 19% Class A stake. He has owned shares since 2004 and backed the studio in fighting off a takeover by Carl Icahn in 2010.
A spokeswoman for Malone did not return requests for comment. A spokeswoman for Rachesky declined comment.
Trends sweeping Hollywood will only make it more difficult for Lions Gate to remain independent. The merging of Disney and Fox's film companies, and AT&T and Time Warner Inc., along with Comcast's Universal Pictures, has created a trio of studios that own and produce well-known blockbuster movie franchises, such as the Marvel superhero universe and DC Comics. The result is a small group of big films increasingly dominating the box office.
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Moreover, buyers for Lions Gate's typically mid-budget fare may be shrinking. Disney and WarnerMedia are investing billions in making their own shows to lure subscribers to new streaming services. Netflix Inc., too, is producing more and more of its original content in-house, a big change from the early days when Lions Gate's "Orange Is the New Black'' helped make the streaming channel required viewing. That trend could lessen demand for TV programs and films made by independent studios.
Lions Gate has had some successes lately. "John Wick: Chapter 3--Parabellum" helped lift it to fourth in the box office this year, ahead of competitors like Viacom Inc.'s Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures. And the studio is still finding buyers for its shows, recently selling to HBO, NBC and even streaming platforms run by WarnerMedia and Apple Inc.
Jim Gianopulos, chief executive officer of one of the smaller shops, Paramount Studios, said that appealing programming will ultimately win out regardless of production size. "Scale has its virtues, but the creative process is independent of it," Gianopulos said in an interview.
But some analysts aren't so confident.
"For the longest time, people thought the studios would come out as the winners because they own the content," Geetha Ranganathan, a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst, said. But in the wake of the mergers, "You need established franchises. If you don't have scale, you can't compete."
Disney's whole new 'Aladdin' takes No. 1 spot from 'John Wick'
Superheroes to the rescue as theaters tussle with small screens


Bikram yoga has a reputation for being more of an army-like boot camp than a yoga class, (understandably). If you have not taken a Bikram class, it is easy to assume the worst and refrain from trying it. All of the rumors are true. It is extremely hot, the amount of water you should drink is limited, and classes are 90 minutes long. However, there is a method to the madness.
Your body is equipped to handle all of these intensities. Tapping into that power is the ultimate goal of Bikram yoga. Bikram teaches you to get out of your head and be present.
It teaches you to respect your body and its limits. It urges you to work hard at the practice and show perseverance. And what is more persevering than mastering yoga poses in sauna-like temperatures?
Before getting into all of the wonderful bikram yoga benefits you can reap, let's talk about its history. Bikram Choudhury, an Indian-born yogi, founded Bikram yoga after suffering a knee injury that was supposed to keep him from walking again.
Through the use of yoga, he was healed 6 months later. This gave him a true appreciation for the poses and breathing used in yoga. He developed his own program using 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises associated with classical yoga.
A Bikram class will always begin with Standing Deep Breathing and then move into standard postures such as Halfmoon, Eagle, Cobra, Locust, Camel, and Rabbit.
Once all 26 poses are completed in their specified order, the sequence is ended with a final breathing exercise known as Breath of Fire.
Strengthens muscles and cardiovascular system. Replace weight lifting, which is hard on the joints, with yoga poses requiring balance. Both exercises contain isometric muscle contractions which strengthen and tone the muscles.
See an improvement in posture. You will be instructed to stand upright, tucking your tailbone underneath, in order to improve posture. After consistent practice, you will naturally take that posture from your mat to your everyday life.
Rids the body of toxins. It is HOT in Bikram. As you sweat, you release toxins which, believe it or not, many of them come from the environment.
Reduce levels of stress and anxiety. Have you ever heard of the body's flight-or-flight response? It is a part of us because of the time when our ancestors had to fight for their survival.
The body cannot tell the difference between life-threatening situations and non-dangerous situations...it simply recognizes stress. In yoga, endorphins are released into your bloodstream and your focus shifts from stress to the poses and breathing you are doing.
Minimizes issues with digestion. When your body is in fight-or-flight mode, digestion is inhibited. The stomach produces acid instead of digesting your food. This affects your intestines and can lead to constipation. The twisting and forward bending poses in yoga aid digestion by helping your intestines function properly.
Promotes weight loss. For many reasons, yoga promotes weight loss. Especially hot yoga. It is a form of exercise. Your muscles contract and expand. On top of that, decreased levels of stress lead to greater weight loss.
Expands capacity of the lungs. Through proper breathing, you will calm your body while expanding the capacity of your lungs. When we are in hyper-active mode, we swallow air. This makes our chest feel tight, which is the opposite effect of the proper breathing techniques taught in yoga.
Increase the flexibility of the body. This is one of the top bikram yoga benefits. Stretching in hot yoga increases flexibility to a much greater degree. But keep in mind that you should go easier on your muscles when you return to a lower temperature.
Balances blood sugar levels. Stress hormones raise blood glucose levels and promote overeating. This has a negative effect on the levels of fat in your body, which can lead to diabetes. Relieving stress can reduce blood sugar levels.
Develops concentration, patience, and determination. Especially in Bikram yoga, it is a crucial aspect to get out of your head. It gets hot, you get sweaty, and you are stretching your limits both physically and mentally. The only way to achieve peace in this state is to concentrate on what your body is doing, breathe, have patience, and stay determined. This determination trickles its way into your everyday life, rounding you as a better person.
Warms and cools the body as needed. It is actually a good sign if you are sweating profusely in yoga. The body naturally secretes sweat when the body needs to cool down. When the body needs to warm back up, it produces goosebumps and may shake lightly.
Due to the heat, it is smart to wear clothes that will absorb sweat. Like compression shorts and shirts. Many women wear shorts and a sports bra to class. Many men just wear shorts. Remember that the yoga studio is a judgement-free zone!
Try not to eat about two hours before class. Going to yoga with a full stomach is a recipe for disaster and cramping.
Drink 8-9 glasses of water during the day before and after class. You will lose a lot of water from sweating and should stay hydrated.
Be early to class so you can get acclimated to the heat.
Do not push your body past its limits. Yoga should provide a good stretch, but never pain. If you feel sharp pains, back off a bit. Leave your ego at the door.
Bikram yoga is a serious practice. It follows a strict sequence and never shifts away from that. The same 26 poses are practiced in the same order every class. This may sound boring, and maybe even worse when paired with the heat and length of class. But if you are devoted to the yoga practice and understand its benefits, give Bikram a try. And not just one class.
Prepare to go back to class after the first day. Do not be discouraged after your first class. Every Bikram yoga teacher and practitioner will tell you the second class is always MUCH better. Yoga is called a practice because it is just that. The purpose of Bikram yoga is to practice mindfulness even in the most intense settings. Over time, this creates a more peaceful outlook on life and its circumstances.


Spanish style tapas have come to Durban's Umhlanga Village!
Eat alfresco in the Square or cosy up in our Tarantino booths to share an elegant range of tapas and pintxos.
They call it savouring a dozen heavenly flavours in one meal and that's what we do at Pintxada. We serve small plates of food, enjoyed over glasses of wine or vermut among friends in the evening or at lunchtime.
This starter-sized creative concept for eating out is hugely popular in Europe and London. Its ancient culinary roots are tapas from Barcelona, pintxos from San Sebastian and cicchetti from Venice.
At Pintxada we offer a taste of Barcelona, San Sebastian and Venice together with wonderful South African wines and local craft beers.


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One of the major barriers to the growth of the field of palliative care is the lack of a pipeline for the development of scientific investigators. Given the low levels of support for research focusing on the care of people with serious and complex illness, new investigators are at a significant disadvantage in competing for larger, externally funded project and career development awards because of an absence of pilot data to support their grants and the absence of a publication track record in research. Historically, externally funded research by senior investigators has cross-subsidized mentoring and pilot studies for their mentees, however, downwardly negotiated budgets, the expectation of contributed time on the part of funders, reduced indirect costs, and the reluctance of institutions to support contributed time, have all made such cross-subsidization increasingly difficult.
The National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC) is providing career development awards to allow junior faculty to have the protected time required to develop and conduct the pilot research necessary to be competitive for larger, extramurally funded awards. In recognition of the Emily Davis and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation's leadership commitment, NPCRC's career development activities have been rebranded as The Kornfeld Scholars Program. This tribute recognizes the vital role the Kornfeld Foundation has played in NPCRC's growth and success- both as our founding philanthropic partner, and as a continued leadership supporter.
Proposed research must focus on improving care for patients with serious illness and their families in one of the three NPCRC key areas of interest: pain and symptom management, communication, and models of care for palliative care delivery.
The Junior Faculty Career Development Award provides two years of support for salary and/or research activities to junior faculty in the amount of $90,000 per year (direct costs), plus 10% allowable indirect costs. Awards are not renewable. Start date for all awards will be July 1.
To be eligible for a career development award under the NPCRC Program, applicants must meet the general eligibilty requirements of the Center, as well as the following specific requirements:
Applicants must hold a doctorate degree (M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent);
Applicants must have a full-time faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical or nursing school, or other fiscally responsible organization within the United States by the time of the award start date;
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
Applicants must be no more than 5 years out of their post-doctoral or post-graduate fellowship training. Exceptions to this policy will be made on an individual basis and potential applicants who would like to request consideration should contact the NPCRC;
Applicants must be able to commit a minimum of 60% of full-time professional effort conducting patient-oriented research and relevant career development activities;
Applicants must NOT be current or past recipients of a career development award (e.g. NIH K-Award, VA career award, foundation-funded career award). If an active recipient of a NPCRC career development award is selected to receive—and accepts—a career development award from another source during his/her grant period, then the individual must relinquish salary and research support from the NPCRC. The NPCRC will continue to support the investigator's travel to the NPCRC Annual Retreat and Research Symposium in order to allow him/her to attend and present;
Applicants should have a mentor or co-mentors who together have extensive palliative care research experience. If the applicant is unable to identify a palliative care researcher for his/her mentor, then he/she should contact the NPCRC prior to submitting an application.
Funding priority will be given to qualified and promising junior investigators early in their faculty careers who wish to establish themselves in areas that reflect the NPCRC mission goals. Applicants uncertain about their eligibility are strongly advised to contact the NPCRC before preparing an application.
The NPCRC requires that eligible applicants first submit a letter of intent. Full proposals are accepted by invitation only. All eligible candidates who would like to be considered for the Junior Faculty Career Development Award should follow the NPCRC guidelines on how to apply.
Proposal Preparation
Full proposals must include all of the items and sections outlined in the Request for Application PDF document below. Items are either entered directly through the NPCRC website or uploaded in a PDF file and attached to the online application. The Application Data Sheet and the Applicant's Biosketch are submitted during Step 1 of the application process, while the remaining documents are submitted in Step 2. Download the Request for Applications below for complete information on what to include in the proposal.
Budget: In preparing the budget for the proposed project, please utilize the template available online. Project expenses should be in accordance with the NPCRC budget guidelines and justified, if necessary.
Recipients of the career development award will work with a mentor / co-mentor who has extensive palliative care research experience. The goal of the advisor is to ensure that funded junior investigators receive appropriate mentoring, that projects move forward in an efficient and timely manner, that projects continue to address the core mission of the Center, and to connect junior faculty with other investigators in the field of palliative care.
Each recipient of an NPCRC grant, as a condition of accepting the award will agree to the following:
To attend the Annual Retreat and Research Symposium Meeting of the NPCRC in with his/her mentor in a location to be determined each year;
To present results of the funded research at the annual NPCRC meeting;
To prepare annual progress reports for each year of funding and a final report at the conclusion of the award period.
To acknowledge NPCRC funding in presentations and publications.
Peer Review of Applications
The NPCRC Scientific Review Committee (SRC) will review the proposals. The SRC is composed of internationally prominent scientists with expertise in palliative care, patient-oriented research, health services research, communication, epidemiology, research design and biostatistics.
Applications will be scored and reviewed based upon the Candidate's qualifications and career development plan; the research plan; mentor(s) and mentorship plan; and the institutional environment using the following review criteria:
Candidate:
Quality of the candidate's academic and clinical record;
Potential to develop as an independent researcher in palliative care; and
Commitment to a career in palliative care research.
Career Development Plan:
Likelihood that the career development plan will contribute substantially to the scientific development of the candidate;
Appropriateness of the content and duration of the proposed didactic and research phases of the award; and
Consistency of the career development plan with the candidate's career goals and prior research experience.
Research Plan:
Scientific and technical merit of the research question, design and methodology;
Relevance of the proposed research to the candidate's career objectives; and
Appropriateness of the research plan to the stage of research development and as a vehicle for developing the research skills as described in the career development plan.
Mentor/Co-Mentor:
Appropriateness of mentor(s) research qualifications in the area of this application;
Quality and extent of mentor's proposed role in providing guidance and advice to the candidate;
Previous experience in fostering the development of more junior researchers;
History of research productivity and support; and
Adequacy of support for the proposed research project.
Environment and Institutional Commitment:
Adequacy of research facilities and the availability of appropriate educational opportunities;
Quality and relevance of the environment for scientific and professional development of the candidate;
Applicant institution's commitment to the scientific development of the candidate and assurances that the institution intends the candidate to be an integral part of its research program; and
Applicant institution's commitment to an appropriate balance of research and clinical responsibilities including the commitment of 60 percent of the candidate's effort to research and research related activities.
Justification of the requested budget in relation to career development goals and research aims.
Application scores, comments, and funding recommendations will be forwarded to the NPCRC Scientific Advisory Council who will make the final decision regarding funding and allocation of resources.
RESUBMISSIONS
Applications that are not funded may be revised and resubmitted for the next NPCRC funding cycle. However, only two resubmissions are allowed. Resubmitted applications will be reviewed in the same detail and will compete on an equal basis with all other new applications and competing renewals. For more information, see the Center's section on resubmissions.
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One of the major challenges of palliative care research is not only conceptualizing and posing important research questions, but also in designing the studies, developing the instruments, and employing analytic techniques that will accurately answer the questions being posed. Many institutions conducting research in palliative care lack faculty and colleagues with the expertise in these key areas of research infrastructure.
Rigorous palliative care research may require sophisticated methodologies that are beyond the experience of most investigators, such as alternatives to the randomized controlled trial. As is true in the clinical practice of palliative care, there are challenges specific to palliative care research (such as variable and short periods of survival; the burden of surveys and investigations among seriously ill patients, and their families; missing data due to an inability of seriously ill patients to complete study instruments; multiple illnesses and comorbidities) that will require the active and ongoing collaboration of clinician scientists, health services researchers, and statisticians, each of whom brings specific and targeted expertise to the complex and multifaceted problems faced by our patients and their families. These challenges are also present in other areas of research but typically are overcome by having investigators conducting related research within the same division or department sharing the support of the needed consultant (e.g., biostatistician).
Given the relative isolation of palliative care researchers, it is only the largest programs that can adequately support the interdisciplinary faculty necessary to conduct high quality palliative care research. In recognition of this fact, the NPCRC provides funding to investigators to employ as consultants experts in instrument design, research design, and analytic techniques specific to palliative care. Awarded applicants have the option to employ consultants who are at their own designated institution or they can utilize the services of consultants associated with the NPCRC who are available to, and shared by, Center investigators across the country.
Please contact the NPCRC for details on the Research Design/Statistical Support Grants.
A major barrier to the conduct of collaborative research is the lack of funding to support the required infrastructure for multi-site studies – particularly for studies in palliative care in which a large number of sites -each recruiting a handful of patients - are required to conduct meaningful research. The National Palliative Care Research Center accepts proposals requesting infrastructure support for collaborative studies.
The NPCRC has collaborated with the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) in order to rapidly and directly translate its research findings into improved clinical care. Visit CAPC »
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House Candidate Charged with DUI Twice Over the Weekend
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It was not a good weekend for Randy Wolfe. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that Wolfe, a candidate for the North Carolina House, was charged with driving while intoxicated twice this weekend.
Wolfe is a retired CBS News producer from Mount Airy, running for the NC House 90th District seat in Surry County. He was pulled over by Mount Airy police on Saturday around 10 p.m. after he was observed going 10 miles below the speed limit and crossing the center line. Wolfe failed a field sobriety test and had a blood alcohol content reading of 0.14. He was charged with driving while impaired and given a traffic citation. He was released without bond.
However, Wolfe was stopped by police again on Sunday at about 8 p.m. after he was excessively honking his horn while sitting in traffic on Main Street. He failed a field sobriety test and had blood alcohol content was 0.20 this time, which is more than twice the legal limit in North Carolina. Wolfe was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, two counts of driving with a revoked license and resisting a public officer. He was later released from the Surry County jail on a $10,000 bond.
Wolfe apologized to his supporters this morning, saying he made a mistake this weekend. Although it is too late in the game for Wolfe to remove himself from the race, he has taken down his campaign website. Wolfe "thought it best" to take down the website this morning.
Wolfe, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent Sarah Stevens in the House race.
Source: Examiner.com "NC candidate for house arrested for DWI twice this weekend," 1 Nov. 2010


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Gunabhooshana Cinkaiariyan fou un rei de la dinastia Aryacakravarti que va governar sobre el regne de Jaffna al nord del que avui és Sri Lanka vers 1347 a 1371.

El Yalpana Vaipava Malai Indica que fou el fill i successor de Martanda Cinkaiariyan. Fou un rei més popular que el seu pare a causa de la seva contribució en educació, ocupació, etc. Durant el seu govern el país era ferm i estable.

El va succeir el seu fill Virodaya Cinkaiariyan.

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Cherokees honor Muskogee-area soprano Barbara McAlister
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 2:21 PM
Tribal Councilors recognized Cherokee Nation citizen and internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Barbara McAlister during Monday night's monthly meeting.
McAlister, of Muskogee, retired from a distinguished operatic career and is now teaching vocal performance to both youth and adults in northeastern Oklahoma. Tribal Councilors presented McAlister with a shawl made by Cherokee National Treasure Dorothy Ice in honor of McAlister's contributions to the arts.
"We are very honored to recognize Cherokee mezzo-soprano Barbara McAlister," Tribal Council Speaker Joe Byrd said. "In addition to her storied singing career both in the United States and abroad, Barbara is a 2019 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award. She was recognized by Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Arts Council for her longtime leadership and contribution to the arts. We are so honored that she represents our tribe."
Cherokee Nation citizen Megan Jacobs, a four-year student of McAlister, also shared her operatic talents during a performance for the Tribal Council.
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A well positioned mirror can do wonders for the home – adding light, space and interest. We are often asked for advice on choosing the right size mirror for the space. So, here are our 4 essential tips for hanging a round mirror above a fireplace.
Hanging a round mirror above a fireplace works well stylistically. Visually the round shape helps to break up the straight lines of the mantle, hearth and the chimney breast.
1. Allow approx 3″- 6″ of wall space between the top of the mantle and the bottom of the mirror.
2. Ideally the maximum height of the mirror frame should be at least 4″-5″ below a cornice, or 2″ below a picture rail.
3. The mirror frame should not extend beyond the end of the mantelpiece shelf.
4. The width of the mirror (the reflective part only) should be roughly the same as the width of the fireplace opening.
By no means are these guidelines steadfast. There are many variations depending on whether you're looking to make a statement with an oversize mirror or prefer hanging multiple smaller mirrors. Ultimately, it's a case of whatever suits your style and, in most cases, you'll have an instinct for what looks good.
A handy tip, if in doubt, is to cut out a paper template – you may need a variety of diameters/ sizes – and tac this to the chimney breast to help you visualise the best size of mirror for your space.


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Crypto Exchange IronX Receives Full Regulatory Approval in Estonia
Rakuten Appoints Executive Naho Kono as its Chief Marketing Officer
Internal 500.com Memo Indicates JPY 5 Million Provided To Five Lower House Representatives In Pursuit Of Japan IR
China's 500.com, a company interested in Japan's integrated resort industry, has been accused of handing over JPY 3 million to Tsukasa Akimoto, the House of Representatives Member and Deputy Minister for IR in the cabinet recently arrested on bribery charges.
According to a new report by the Yomiuri Shimbun, an internal 500.com company memo obtained by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office reveals that another JPY 1 million was supplied to each of five other members of the lower house, with multiple Diet members accused of having approved the receipt of funds.
The five members in question are Hiroyuki Nakamura (58, Liberal Democrat Party, Hokkaido), Takeshi Iwaya (62, Liberal Democrat Party, Oita), Toshimitsu Funahashi (59, Liberal Democrat Party, Hokkaido), Mikio Shimoji (58, Ishin, Kyushu) and Masahisa Miyazaki (54, Liberal Democrat Party, Kyushu).
The series of funds is said to have been provided to the representatives by former 500.com advisors Masahiko Konno and Katsunori Nakazato between September and October 2017.
It is believed that 500.com was angling to be involved in the development of an IR in either Hokkaido or Okinawa. Ironically, both locations have since withdrawn from Japan's IR race.
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Defense Minister Iwaya, said, "Nothing was requested for [in exchange for the funds]. There were no benefits awarded. I swear by all that is sacred that I have not been involved in any wrongdoing."
Funahashi also defended himself against the allegations, stating, "I have not received any funds, and I have not provided any benefits."
Nakamura admitted that he received a donation of JPY 2 million from a representative of a tourism company, whose home has now been searched in the investigation, but denies receiving funds from a Chinese company.
The Political Funds Control Law prohibits foreign companies from making donations to political organizations, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Special Investigation Division is carefully examining whether the law has been broken.
500.com is an online sports betting company based in Shenzhen. On 31 December, the company set up a special investigative committee to investigate its former director and three former advisors of its subsidiary, 500.com Japan.
Chairman Xudong Chen announced his resignation on 30 December, while CEO Zhengming Pan will temporarily step down from his duties during the investigation. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, 500.com may be punished under the US Federal Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) depending on the outcome of this investigation. The company's stocks last week plunged by nearly 11%.
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Does Sweet Pickle Relish Need to Be Refrigerated?
People have been storing food for centuries before refrigeration, and when you're unloading the groceries, you may find yourself looking at a jar of sweet pickle relish and thinking, "Do I really need to refrigerate this?" The answer is ... yes and no. It depends on how the pickle relish was produced and how soon you'll be using it.
Relish is a catchall term for any condiment made from chopped vegetables. Relish can be made from green tomatoes, corn, zucchini, cabbage, and just about anything else. However, in North America, relish most often refers to sweet pickle relish, which consists primarily of chopped cucumbers that have been processed with vinegar, sugar and salt. Sweet pickle relish may also be flavored with onions and peppers, and spices like celery seed, mustard seed or dill seed.
The most traditional method of pickling is fermentation. Fermented pickles are made by submerging whole, sliced or chopped cucumbers in salty brine until they develop that classic, old-fashioned pickle flavor. Fermentation produces a high-acid environment, which allows food to be stored without refrigeration. Fermented foods also often contain healthful bacteria that may aid in digestive balance. However, nowadays most store-bought pickles are made by the fresh-pack or quick-process method, where cucumbers are cooked or soaked in vinegar, a process that is faster and easier than fermentation, but the flavor will be flatter, and the pickles will not contain any probiotics. Sour or dill pickle relish can be made either by fermentation or with vinegar, although the vinegar method is much more common for sweet pickle relish.
Fermentation produces lactic acid, which the authors of "Joy of Cooking" call "the ultimate preserver." Fermented foods can safely be stored at room temperature in a cool, dark place, although the vegetables will get softer over time. However, since fermentation feeds on the natural sugars in vegetables, fermented sweet pickle relish will not stay sweet for long. If you want fermented pickle relish that is sweet, you're best off buying or making sour pickle relish and adding small amounts of sugar to taste immediately before consuming. Vinegar-based sweet pickle relish is best stored in the refrigerator for long-term use. All pickles and pickle relishes will be safe at room temperature for short periods of time, such as a weekend camping trip.
Sweet pickle relish is an American tradition on hot dogs, bratwursts and hamburgers. Add sweet pickle relish to homemade potato salad, tuna salad or egg salad for crunch and zip. Make your own tartar sauce by combining mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onion and lemon juice. Sweet pickle relish can also be added to homemade salad dressings, such as thousand island dressing.
Still Tasty: How Long Can You Keep Relish?


Job Title: Salesforce Business Analyst - Heavily backed start up company!
Salesforce Business Analysts needed - Heavily backed start up company!
An exciting start up company who have been given millions in investment are looking for Salesforce Business Analysts! This company are already 30 strong in London and are looking to go to 50 by the end of this year. You will be one of several key hires as they look to expand their UK team with outstanding Salesforce talent.
Having spotted a gap in the education market this company have huge plans for the next few years. Their platform is already used in 80+ countries and by more than 8,000 organisations. They can offer flexible and remote working if needed and a very competitive salary.
- Strong experience with Salesforce and a good understanding of its capabilities.


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Evaluation of a new color vision test: "color vision testing made easy".
S. Cotter, D. Y. Lee, A. L. French
Optometry and vision science : official…
This preliminary study indicates that the CVTMET appears to be an excellent screening instrument for red-green color deficiency in adults and has been shown to be useful for examining color vision in children 5 to 7 years of age.
Evaluation of Kojima-Matsubara Color Vision Test Plates: Validity in Young Children
D. Y. Lee, S. Cotter, A. L. French
The difficulty that many of the young children exhibited in identifying the objects in the black/white replica plates suggests that there would be a large number of false positive errors (classifying a color normal as color deficient) when using this test in young children.
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Efficacy and durability of ultraviolet tints in CR-39 ophthalmic lenses.
D. Y. Lee, W. L. Brown, R. Trachimowicz
Journal of the American Optometric Association
UV tinted CR-39 lenses provide protection against UV radiation that meets the ANSI Z80.3-1996 Standard for non-prescription sunglasses and fashion eyewear, and normal daily washing/drying for 1 year does not cause a significant decrease in the protective effect of the UV tint.
Single image random dot stereogram: principles and clinical implications.
D. Y. Lee, D. Ireland
Computer Science, Medicine
By converting a single image random dot stereogram to a Brewster stereogram, an observer can view the same stereogram with a stereoscope, thus eliminating the divergence requirement.
Clinical implications of the erroneous use of the Verhoeff Stereopter: a case report.
S. Beckerman, D. Y. Lee
Although this instrument is not popular among vision care practitioners, it is being utilized by various organizations and an understanding of the theoretical basis for the instrument would therefore be beneficial.


Andrew will be leading worship and speaking for this special prophetic New Years conference hosted by Jerame & Miranda Nelson of Elisha Revolution. Doug Addison and Charlie Shamp will also be ministering.
Check www.elisharevolution.com for details and times.


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Fact-check: David McKinley Correct about Rise in W.Va. Tax Receipts
byMatt Minard
FILE – In this March 16, 2011 file photo, Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. The House Ethics Committee is scolding McKinley for disregarding House rules by failing to change the name of his self-titled engineering firm after joining Congress. (AP Photo, File)
U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., touted his state's economic performance in an Aug. 14 tweet.
He tweeted, "West Virginia's economic comeback continues. Personal income tax collections up 14% from 2017. Most people working is good news."
West Virginia's economic comeback continues. Personal income tax collections up 14% from 2017. More people working is good news.https://t.co/vp7XxYfiKb
— David B. McKinley (@RepMcKinley) August 14, 2018
The unemployment rate in West Virginia has been steady at either 5.3 percent or 5.4 percent since September 2017, lower than the state's rate for most of the period between 2009 and 2016.
Here, though, we'll focus on McKinley's claim about tax collections.
To support this point, McKinley linked to an article in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel. However, the 14 percent figure doesn't appear in the article. So we decided to take a closer look.
We turned to the official state budget website and looked at the revenue collection data for July going back to 2000. This data does support McKinley's data point.
In July 2018, the state collected $145,494,000 in personal income tax revenues. By comparison, in July 2017, the state collected $128,146,000. That's an increase of 13.5 percent, which rounds up to 14 percent — just as McKinley tweeted.
For historical perspective, that's well below the largest increases, but it's the third highest year-over-year increase since 2001.
McKinley wrote that in West Virginia, "personal income tax collections (were) up 14% from 2017."
That's correct when you compare income tax collections in July 2018 to July 2017. It's also the third-largest July-to-July improvement since 2001. We rate the statement True.
This story was originally published by PolitiFact.
by Matt Minard, 100 Days in Appalachia

Fact-check: David McKinley Correct about Rise in W.Va. Tax Receipts

by Matt Minard, 100 Days in Appalachia
October 17, 2018

U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., touted his state's economic performance in an Aug. 14 tweet.

He tweeted, "West Virginia's economic comeback continues. Personal income tax collections up 14% from 2017. Most people working is good news."

West Virginia's economic comeback continues. Personal income tax collections up 14% from 2017. More people working is good news.https://t.co/vp7XxYfiKb

— David B. McKinley (@RepMcKinley) August 14, 2018

The unemployment rate in West Virginia has been steady at either 5.3 percent or 5.4 percent since September 2017, lower than the state's rate for most of the period between 2009 and 2016.

Here, though, we'll focus on McKinley's claim about tax collections.

To support this point, McKinley linked to an article in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel. However, the 14 percent figure doesn't appear in the article. So we decided to take a closer look.

We turned to the official state budget website and looked at the revenue collection data for July going back to 2000. This data does support McKinley's data point.

In July 2018, the state collected $145,494,000 in personal income tax revenues. By comparison, in July 2017, the state collected $128,146,000. That's an increase of 13.5 percent, which rounds up to 14 percent -- just as McKinley tweeted.

For historical perspective, that's well below the largest increases, but it's the third highest year-over-year increase since 2001.

Our ruling

McKinley wrote that in West Virginia, "personal income tax collections (were) up 14% from 2017."

That's correct when you compare income tax collections in July 2018 to July 2017. It's also the third-largest July-to-July improvement since 2001. We rate the statement True.

This story was originally published by PolitiFact.

This article first appeared on 100 Days in Appalachia and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Retailers are adopting gender-neutral shopping spaces
When Selfridges debuted a gender neutral pop-up called Agender in 2015 it occupied a tiny, slightly awkward space in its London flagship store. At the time the directional retailer was lauded for thinking outside the gender binary, which four years ago was still a novel conversation.
Of course genderless fashion has been on the runway for decades and featured heavily in fashion editorial, but as societal norms change so are retail concepts, challenging the traditional fashion departments that are segregated by gender.
Could the era of separate men's and women's wear departments be over?
According to research by J. Walter Thompson, an advertising agency, 56 percent of Gen Z consumers already shop outside of their gender, ignoring clothing labeled and categorised into gendered sections.
Big clothing retailers like H&M are starting to incorporate gender fluidity into a larger retail strategy, wrote Bloomberg in an article about gender neutral clothing retailers. Back in 2016 Zara released a line called "Ungendered" and H&M launched a capsule collection dubbed "United Denim," built on the ethos that "his and hers clothing are one in the same, blurring borders and challenging norms." This year LVMH-owned Sephora launched a campaign aimed at an image of broader inclusiveness.
It is evident that gender-free retailing is no longer seen as a commercial impetus and there is money to be made. The Phluid Project, a gender-free brand based in New York, is a successful retail space that sells clothing, accessories, and beauty for the LGBTQ communities. Its mannequins have no distinguishable male or female features and offers its own sizing system to fit a wide range of customers.
"There is a paradigm shift that is currently happening in our society. An unlearning and a relearning," Phluid Project founder Rob Smith told Bloomberg. "By next year, Gen Z will account for one-third of the national population, which accounts for 40 percent of U.S. spending power. It's time to change with the times and generations, because their voice and power is undeniable."
"It became clear to me," Smith said, "that there was a need to shatter the historic infrastructure of companies we're operating under."
Gender fluid clothing is no longer a trend, but a movement, and retail is catching up. Store concepts are changing to create an inclusive experience for a new generation of gender-nonconforming shoppers. Customers today do not want to be limited by traditional viewpoints that simultaneously limit their self-expression. At the least they don't want to be defined by binaries and told what is appropriate to wear.
Image courtesy of Phluid Project Blog


multiple sparks?  Maybe just plugging it in fast would be better.
I assume you had the element in water.  It will burn up real fast in air.
If that doesn't cure it, can you try it with 110 V; just for giggles?
> what I've done wrong, so I'll describe my wiring and diagnostics so far.
>  ground mentioned above (on the brass exterior of the heat stick).
ground pin and infinity on the rest.
(give it at least 48 hours).
Subject: Re:  Perlick faucet failure?
is that the faucet seal failed."
seal did fail, it's a snap to replace, but I don't have the size handy.
caused the pop was not enough to trip the breaker.
Subject: RE:  Brewer's Rendezvous - Is it Closed?
<autoclavable slant rack, autoclavable pipettes?
They have quite a few yeast ranching supplies.
Subject: Re: RE: Electrical Help?
> Subject: RE: Electrical Help?
>pop was not enough to trip the breaker.
>sorts of entertainment at 240 volts with 20 amps or so.
Subject: Re: Perlick faucet failure?
morning, was there gas coming out of the faucet, or had it closed again?
switch off the power at the breaker when you plug it in.
Do yourself a favor and install a switch somewhere in the circuit.
greater than the proposed currend draw).
Plugs and sockets are not designed for "Hot Plugging"
and you have seen the results of doing so.
I have been using Perlick faucets for over a year with no issues at all.
a 1 year parts warranty.
faucets have been working perfectly.
I have five on my beer fridge; at least two have leaked on occasion.
you just have to make sure they're completely off before walking away.
> Subject: Perlick faucet failure?
> one of the hot poles on the plug now has a char mark on it.
> wiring and diagnostics so far.
and hot wire at the socket.


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School Closes After Facebook Parents Threaten to Castrate Transgender 12-year-old Girl With Knife
By James Hetherington On 8/15/18 at 5:05 AM EDT
Achille Elementary School has closed down after parents hurled abuse at a 12-year-old transgender student on Facebook. Achille School District
U.S. School Oklahoma Transgender Facebook
An Oklahoma school has been temporarily closed after a group of parents hurled abuse at a transgender student on Facebook.
Twelve-year-old "Maddie" (not her real name) has identified as a girl since 2016. She had previously used the staff bathroom, but following renovations she struggled to find it and instead used the girls' facilities.
Through Facebook, the "Achille ISD Parent Group" discussed Maddie using the girls' toilets and quickly degenerated into violence and abuse. According to Think Progress, one member wrote: "This is terrible!! Y'all have great kids and a lil half baked maggot is causing them probs. We feel 4 y'all."
"How old is this thing?" another commenter asked. "This thing !!!! I love it," someone replied. "Got a name 4 it now. Perfect name."
The comments eventually turned to physical threats. "If he wants to be female make him a female. A good sharp knife will do the job really quick," someone wrote. "Just tell the kids to kick ass in the bathroom and it won't want to come back!!!" another person wrote.
This brought tears to my eyes. Right in my backyard. — I need to know how Achille ISD supt., @joy4ok, and other authorities plan to protect this young girl from future violence and abuse. We have a duty to protect our children. #OklaEd @oksde pic.twitter.com/yef863KjOy
— 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙝𝙪𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙚𝙧, 𝙈𝙋𝘼✊🏽 (@JoshuaTSauer) August 12, 2018
Speaking to KXII News, Maddie's mother, Brandy Rose, said her daughter started at Achille two years ago and has only ever been known as a girl. "We had no problems when we first started," Rose said. "She hadn't been told where the staff bathroom was. Before she was able to be told, she had to pee, so she used the girls' bathroom one single time."
Rose said the threats against Maddie have scared her. "These are adults making threats—I don't understand it. She's an awesome kid. To see any fear in her, I can't explain how bad that hurts me for them to hurt her."
According to News 4, Achille superintendent Rick Beene said they closed the school to avoid demonstrations. "The problem is, when you get into a small town, you don't have to get a permit to demonstrate, therefore the problem with that is you don't know who's showing up, you don't know what time they're going to show up or anything like that," Beene said.
"The thought was, for law enforcement, that you can have an opposing group that might be here and that could lead to problems so law enforcement asked me if we could shut down until Wednesday so they didn't have to worry about those 360 kids in addition to what they were already having to deal with."
Despite this, a small rally was held in support of Maddie on Tuesday morning. People picketed with signs reading "Love one another", "#Love4Maddie" and "Bullying ain't OK".
Groups from across the state and beyond have gotten in touch with Maddie's family with offers of help and support.
Ari James, an LGBTQ advocate of Ardmore, told KXII TV that many youngsters who come out when they're youths struggle, with some ending up on the streets because they are not accepted for who they are. Some go on to kill themselves, James added.
"People seem to have the idea that violence, threats of violence are something that they can say and then take it back and that it doesn't carry any weight but this is very real thing," said James.
This story has been updated with details on groups offering to help the family.
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What happened to Splitshot's Video??
What happened to the video we shot a few weeks back??
Well, we shot the video over a two day period at The Wild Country Saloon in Piedmont.
finished audio tracks to merry them together for the final edit.
waiting to see if it's ok before we proceed. Unfortunately these things take time.
Hang in there, as soon as we get it, we will post it on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Weekend Getaway Skirt is a feminine mini skirt that is a spring must have. This style features a faux button down panel, ruffle hem and an invisible side zipper. This is a perfect skirt to wear on a romantic weekend getaway.


As a result of the PTAB's decisions, BLD cannot practice the use of the Hydro Hat sealing gasket without infringing on LMK's patent rights.
The PTAB decision is not a final ruling, and the patent infringement lawsuit filed against BLD by LMK remains pending in the Federal District Court.
Abu Dhabi Financial Group, the ultimate controlling shareholder of QIL's investment manager, is also the owner of BLD.
These posts include: chairmanship in the Committee on Worship; business manager of Bag-ong Lungsoranon, the official publication of the Cebu Archdiocese; and spiritual director of BLD and the World Apostolate of Fatima.
BLD previously unsuccessfully challenged the same claims with earlier IPR petitions.
BLD is a unit of automotive and heavy-duty truck parts manufacturer Qualitor.
BLD includes six fields designed for youth baseball and adult softball, two sports-themed restaurants, an indoor field house for soccer and other activities, batting cages, playgrounds and an area for picnics and private parties.
We're excited to participate in this program which GCR recently launched," said Anne Jordan, President of BLD, "and to be able to work with GCR members to find cost-effective solutions to the e-discovery challenges they face.
storage and handling of the supplied templates and supplies needed for personalization BLD for storage of ready-BLD and the needs of the transport service delivery of stationery and supplies for BLD and dispatch of finished BLD.


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In this pioneering new work, based on a thorough re-reading of primary sources and new research in the Austrian State Archives, Franz Szabo presents a fascinating reassessment of the continental war. Professor Szabo challenges the well-established myth that the Seven Years War was won through the military skill and tenacity of the King of Prussia, often styled Frederick "the Great". Instead he argues that Prussia did not win, but merely survived the Seven Years War and did so despite and not because of the actions and decisions of its king. With balanced attention to all the major participants and to all conflict zones on the European continent, the book describes the strategies and tactics of the military leaders on all sides, analyzes the major battles of the war and illuminates the diplomatic, political and financial aspects of the conflict.
The Seven Years War was a global contest between the two superpowers of eighteenth century Europe, France and Britain. Winston Churchill called it "the first World War". Neither side could afford to lose advantage in any part of the world, and the decisive battles of the war ranged from Fort Duquesne in what is now Pittsburgh to Minorca in the Mediterranean, from Bengal to Quèbec. By its end British power in North America and India had been consolidated and the foundations of Empire laid, yet at the time both sides saw it primarily as a struggle for security, power and influence within Europe. In this eagerly awaited study, Daniel Baugh, the world's leading authority on eighteenth century maritime history looks at the war as it unfolded from the failure of Anglo-French negotiations over the Ohio territories in 1784 through the official declaration of war in 1756 to the treaty of Paris which formally ended hostilities between England and France in 1763. At each stage he examines the processes of decision-making on each side for what they can show us about the capabilities and efficiency of the two national governments and looks at what was involved not just in the military engagements themselves but in the complexities of sustaining campaigns so far from home. With its panoramic scope and use of telling detail this definitive account will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in military history or the history of eighteenth century Europe.
This book represents a first considered attempt to study the factors that conditioned industrial chemistry for war in 1914-18. Taking a comparative perspective, it reflects on the experience of France, Germany, Austria, Russia, Britain, Italy and Russia, and points to significant similarities and differences. It looks at changing patterns in the organisation of industry, and at the emerging symbiosis between science, industry and the military.
Frederick the Great's struggles during the Seven Years War The Seven Years War, 1754-62, shaped the modern world. It was a truly global conflict fought in India, America and Europe, as Britain struggled for dominance in trade, colonisation and culture with its principal rival, Bourbon France. European nations formed alliances dependent on need, sentiment or necessity in their relationships with the great powers. The German states of varying sizes and influence were subject to dominant neighbours, and Prussia despite her relatively large size remained surrounded by substantially more powerful and hostile states including Russia, Sweden, Austria and France. Prussia's monarch, Frederick, earned his epithet 'the Great' as much for his tenacity and ability to avert national defeat as for his skill as a strategist and battlefield tactician. This book, written by one of Frederick's own officers combines first hand, eyewitness experience with an historical narrative of Prussia's struggle to assert itself as a major power in Europe. Detail of campaigns, battles and anecdotes of major and minor characters from the perspective of a Prussian military man combine to deliver a rewarding book for modern readers. This edition offers an unparalleled and immediate account of these momentous times as Frederick fought for survival and, by example, laid the foundations for a unified Germany. Includes useful maps. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.


And so, craving a takeaway but unable to have one, I put something delicious and healthy together. Something that I can gorge on without getting that gross oily feeling after a takeaway, and something that lets me save enough money to buy myself a new notebook or something the next day.
Basically, when I have those conversations, I do my best recipe work.
This is my recipe for chicken chow mein. Enjoy!
i started my SW yesterday and in looking for some easy but healthy recipe i came across your website which is totally amazing.
Hi Helen. I don't put Syn values on my recipes because I have hundreds of them on the site and Syn values change so frequently – I just don't have time to work it out and change them all all the time! But if you add up the number of Syns in all the ingredients and divide by the number of portions, you'll get the Syn value.
Saw your comment ref syns and fully understand. I will take your advice. Thanks.


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Пихтеник — деревня в Верховажском районе Вологодской области.

Входит в состав Чушевицкого сельского поселения, с точки зрения административно-территориального деления — в Чушевицкий сельсовет.

Расстояние по автодороге до районного центра Верховажья — 49,8 км, до центра муниципального образования Чушевиц — 8 км. Ближайшие населённые пункты — Кайчиха, Заболотье, Ульянково.

По переписи 2002 года население — 1 человек.

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