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Posted on May 31, 2021 by Fulton County Expositor
SHERIFF'S REPORT
8:57 a.m., 9482 County Road H #11, Pike Twp., Izaak Walton League, stolen vehicle.
9:23 a.m., 12930 Arnold Hwy., Fairfield Twp., Mich., suspicious activity.
12:06 p.m., County Road 12 at County Road M, Pike Twp., injury accident.
1:18 p.m., 4454 County Road N, Amboy Twp., scam.
2:10 p.m., 7846 County Road 3, Swancreek Twp., unruly juvenile.
6:12 p.m., U.S. 20A at County Road 11, York Twp., accident with property damage.
6:13 p.m., 2573 County Road H, Swancreek Twp., motorcycle/ATV complaint.
7:02 p.m., 24620 County Road A, German Twp., reckless operation.
4:17 a.m., U.S. 20 at State Highway 109, Royalton Twp., check on welfare.
4:28 a.m., County Road 16-3 at County Road T, Chesterfield Twp., livestock on roadway.
10:33 a.m., 6946 County Road 5, Swancreek Twp., investigate complaint.
12:17 p.m., 3316 County Road B, Swancreek Twp., domestic trouble.
12:49 p.m., 14544 County Road 6, Amboy Twp., Evergreen Local Schools, larceny.
1:16 p.m., 738 Ottokee St., Wauseon, civil process.
2:14 p.m., 15109 U.S. 20, Chesterfield Twp., traffic offense.
2:42 p.m., 7687 State Hwy. 109, York Twp., 911 hang-up.
4:53 p.m., 14900 County Road H, Dover Twp., unruly juvenile.
7:28 p.m., 10587 County Road 4, Fulton Twp., unwanted subject.
9:50 p.m., 433 N. Main St., Swanton, domestic trouble.
9:52 p.m., 12399 County Road 13 #79, Chesterfield Twp., Sunny's Campground, harassment.
12:01 p.m., 104 1/2 E. Main St., Fayette, domestic trouble.
4:15 p.m., 264 Maple St., Metamora, civil matter.
8:14 p.m., County Road E at County Road 11, York Twp., disabled vehicle.
9:08 p.m., 8913 County Road 11, Pike Twp., scam.
1:20 p.m., 12607 County Road K, Pike Twp., suspicious person.
4:16 p.m., County Road N at State Highway 109, Royalton Twp., accident with property damage.
4:17 p.m., 4531 County Road 5, Swancreek Twp., neighbor trouble.
5:18 p.m., 318 W. Main St. Unit C, Metamora, larceny.
5:45 p.m., 13830 County Road 8-2, Royalton Twp., injury accident.
5:52 p.m., 8225 State Hwy. 108 #9, Dover Twp., Magnuson Hotel, domestic violence.
8:30 p.m., 8535 County Road 8-1, Pike Twp., 911 hang-up.
9:26 p.m., 129 Courthouse Plaza, Wauseon, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, sex offense reported.
1:27 a.m., 1641 County Road E, Swancreek Twp., burglary in progress.
6:58 a.m., County Road 5-2 at U.S. 20A, Swancreek Twp., animal call.
10:22 a.m., 604 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, Fulton County Job and Family Services, assist other unit.
10:49 a.m., 4549 County Road E #12, Swancreek Twp., harassment.
11:34 a.m., 8566 County Road 13, Pike Twp., check on welfare.
12:04 p.m., 11448 County Road F, York Twp., keep the peace.
12:59 p.m., 3320 Circle Drive, Swancreek Twp., unwanted subject.
2:38 p.m., 1902 County Road E, Swancreek Twp., scam.
3:15 p.m., 129 Courthouse Plaza, Wauseon, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, larceny reported.
5:49 p.m., 26381 County Road T, Gorham Twp., 911 hang-up.
6:36 p.m., State Highway 109 at State Highway 120, Royalton Twp., suspicious person.
7:18 p.m., 6619 S. Fulton Lucas Road, Swanton, assist other unit.
7:59 p.m., 9482 County Road H, Pike Twp., Izaak Walton League, civil matter.
9:12 p.m., 14400 U.S. 20A, Clinton Twp., Tractor Supply Co., burglary.
9:15 p.m., 4820 County Road 20, German Twp., check on welfare.
10:41 p.m., 18118 U.S. 20, Chesterfield Twp., check on welfare.
11:09 p.m., 142 Main St., Pettisville, traffic offense.
11:19 p.m., 206 N. Adrian St., Lyons, suspicious activity.
1:15 a.m., 17980 U.S. 20, Chesterfield Twp., U.S. 20 Main Stop, suspicious vehicle.
3:33 a.m., County Road 3 at County Road D, Swancreek Twp., accident with property damage.
11:33 a.m., 26246 Harrison Lake Road, Gorham Twp., Harrison Lake State Park, assist other unit.
1:37 p.m., 11106 U.S. 20A, York Twp., Countryside Animal Clinic, forgery.
3:34 p.m., 129 Courthouse Plaza, Wauseon, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, accident with property damage.
4:47 p.m., 450 E. Main St., Metamora, civil matter.
5:16 p.m., 9482 County Road H, Pike Twp., Izaak Walton League, suicidal threats.
7:59 p.m., County Road D at County Road 6, Swancreek Twp., suspicious person.
8:04 p.m., County Road MN at Wallace Lake Road, Gorham Twp., domestic trouble.
8:11 p.m., State Highway 108 at County Road AC, Clinton Twp., reckless operation.
8:23 p.m., State Highway 108 at County Road AC, Clinton Twp., disabled vehicle.
8:45 p.m., County Road K at State Highway 109, Pike Twp., injury accident.
9:48 p.m., 200 S. Maple St., Fayette, suicidal threats.
10:24 p.m., 2013 Simon Ave., Amboy Twp., neighbor trouble.
2:25 a.m., 212 Marshall St., Wauseon, unwanted subject.
3:37 a.m., 127 N. Franklin St., Wauseon, domestic violence.
7:47 a.m., 13885 State Hwy. 108, Chesterfield Twp., suicidal threats.
9:22 a.m., 14865 County Road 16, Chesterfield Twp., traffic offense.
12:28 p.m., County Road E at State Highway 109, York Twp., traffic offense.
2:52 p.m., 129 W. Morenci St., Lyons, check on welfare.
3:40 p.m., 604 Cherry St., Wauseon, larceny.
5:22 p.m., 8224 State Hwy. 108, Dover Twp., check on welfare.
6:47 p.m., 8150 State Hwy. 108, Dover Twp., Turnpike Sunoco, civil matter.
6:51 p.m., 4825 County Road C, Swancreek Twp., unruly juvenile.
10:53 p.m., 9250 County Road 9-2, Pike Twp., disabled vehicle.
11:47 p.m., County Road U at County Road 2, Amboy Twp., suspicious activity.
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A 2022 RevolverGuy Christmas Story
His breathing was starting to sound as loud as the crunch, crunch, crunch of his boots on the dry snow, so Matt decided to take a breather and get a drink. The water from the canteen was cold enough to make his teeth ache, but it felt good on his throat, which wasn't used to the dry air up there in the mountains, anymore.
His mind wandered a bit, as his eyes scanned ahead for the spot. The first time he'd been up here, he was probably, what . . . eight, nine years old? A wiry kid, with springs in his legs, and youthful energy to burn, he'd made short work of the hike out to the spot that his teacher, Mr. Riley, had shown them on the map. The new rifle had felt heavier in his boyish arms back then, but he hardly noticed the weight, now, as an adult. He sure wished he had those youthful legs and lungs back, though!
It was pretty remarkable that things had stayed the same up here, in the intervening decades. The land was under Bureau of Land Management control, so Matt figured that probably saved it from the incessant march of encroaching development. He'd driven past a lot more homes on his way up the mountain than he remembered back then, but at least this area had been left unmolested.
It was just a short distance left to the spot from where he stopped, and it didn't take Matt long to cover it. As a young man, it had felt like a long journey from his dad's old F-100 pickup, but it actually wasn't far at all—maybe a mile from the same drive-in campsite where his much newer F-150 was now parked.
The spot was a remnant of the area's gold rush past. Back in the latter half of the 19th Century, sturdy men had pierced the Earth with shovels, picks and explosives to dig for precious metals hidden beneath the surface. There was always more rock and dirt than gold or silver, though, and the leftovers had to be put somewhere, so the miners piled the excess into tailings like this one, which made a super backstop for target shooters a generation or two, later.
Matt remembered scrambling up the incline to post targets on the slope when he was a young man, but he wouldn't be doing that today. It had been lots of fun to watch the various soda cans, pine cones, rocks, and other makeshift targets come tumbling down when they were hit, but with the light coating of snow on the hillside, he'd pass on that, today. He had a few more miles on the odometer now, and there was no sense turning an ankle so far away from the truck.
Matt worked his right arm out of the pack to hold the rifle, and set the load on the ground with his left. He fetched the portable target stand with the self-sealing paddle out of the bag, then rested the gun on top of the pack, where it would keep out of the snow.
The sight of the old levergun brought back a flood of memories from the days when the finish was still an unblemished, deep blue, and his hair was still a uniform, deep brown. "I guess we've both aged pretty well together," he mused out loud, earning a screech from a curious jay, perched in a nearby tree, in response.
The rifle had been the ultimate Christmas gift. There had never been another Christmas present, before or since, which generated so much excitement. Even the brand new sixgun on his hip, which he'd been yearning for, nigh on several years (and which he'd "helped" Santa procure and wrap this year, because he knew the ol' guy was busy with the children's lists), hadn't jazzed him as much as the old levergun did, back in the 8-track days.
Drifting back, Matt remembered the jolt of excitement that hit him when he first saw the wrapped box, under the tree. He and his brother had awakened early that morning—much earlier than Mom and Dad were ready for—and couldn't resist the magnetic pull of the tree in the living room. With bathrobes hastily wrapped around their bodies to fend off the cool morning, they scurried down the hallway and rounded the corner to the great room, eyes ablaze, and hearts pounding.
At first, Matt was dazzled by the spectacle of the brightly-lit tree, the filled stockings, and the twinkling manger scene, with its porcelain figurines of Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the Three Wise Men. It took a while for his eyes to filter the scene and sort through the variety of wrapped presents under the tree, but within a few moments, he saw it.
The long, slender, rectangular box was a sure giveaway. It could only be one thing! It wasn't thick enough for a baseball bat, and it was too long for a tennis racket. His stomach did a somersault as the realization set in that it had to be the rifle he'd showed his dad, at Finnegan's Gun Barn.
Despite their best efforts to be quiet, the pair of excited boys had roused Mom and Dad from their short slumber, and soon they'd received the green light to dive in. As Matt's brother, Chris, took a hard right to investigate something that caught his eye over there, Matt went straight for the long box with the tag that simply read, To Matt, with love, from Mom and Dad.
Hefting the box, Matt felt his suspicions were confirmed. It was the right weight for a rifle, and the load was distributed like a rifle would be, but a fleeting moment of panic crossed his mind—what if it actually was a baseball bat? Banishing the horror to the back of his mind, he started in on the paper.
The first tear revealed the truth. As the colorful paper peeled away from the corner of the box, he saw a label on the end flap with a line of handwritten text ending in " . . . ong rifle," and he knew right away what the missing characters were. As the tear lengthened, and the wrapping was lifted away, he was left cradling a box with the distinctive horse and rider logo, and "Marlin," emblazoned in bold script, on the lid.
His fingers trembled a bit as he gingerly opened the box to reveal the most beautiful sight he'd ever seen. The lights from the tree reflected in the deep blue finish and bounced off the shiny wood like a million colored jewels, as his wide eyes ran the length of the gun, from tip to tip. A sweet, oily smell danced in his nostrils as his hands lifted the cold, wood and steel marvel from the box like it was fragile, and could crumble in his grasp, if he was careless.
Even in his excitement, he had the awareness to keep the gun pointed away from the others, and towards the brick fireplace. The lever was a little stiff, and didn't want to yield to his timid attempts, at first, but with a firmer grasp on the fore end, and a good, firm pump, the bolt slammed back and exposed the hungry chamber, which eagerly waited to be fed from the brick of ammunition that would be discovered later that morning, amongst the other gifts.
Now, some four-and-a-half decades later, Matt could still remember the moment as if it occurred yesterday. He didn't remember much about the rest of that long ago, Christmas morning, other than a general sense of the shock, excitement, and burning desire to get the new rifle into action right away, but the moment of the reveal was engraved into his mind like words in stone.
The jay's fluttering departure from the tree brought him back to the present, and Matt continued with his preparations. With the target stand set, he fished into the pack for his earplugs and shooting glasses, and got them in place. Squatting down (slowly!), to keep his seat out of the snow, he rested the butt of the rifle on his right thigh, and reached his left hand into the ruck, to find . . . nothing?
"What the heck?" he muttered. Doubling his efforts, he fished around inside the main compartment, feeling for the corners of the plastic ammunition box, but couldn't locate it. He tried all the exterior pockets next, expecting to solve the puzzle any moment, but came up dry there, too. A quick pat-down of his pockets didn't locate the ammo, either, so he dumped the contents of the pack onto the snow, to search through them again.
The ammo was nowhere to be seen in the small pile of odds and ends, and Matt began to retrace his steps, back at the truck, in his mind. He could see the gear spread out on the opened tailgate, remembered adding his lunch to the backpack, and unzipping the rifle case, and . . .
"I'll be darned."
He could see it now. After topping off the new revolver on his hip and holstering it, Matt had set the box with the sliding lid aside, in the bed of the truck, because he didn't want to spill its contents. In his excitement to hit the trail, he'd left it behind.
Looking down at the pile of everything-but-ammo on the snow, one of the apple slices in the Ziploc bag smiled up at him, as if it was mocking him for his mistake. The jay was back now, and joined in the fun with a screech of his own, aimed at the forgetful, middle-aged boy with the good-looking sandwich.
Matt couldn't help but laugh at himself, and be grateful that Chris wasn't along to see it happen. He never would have let him hear the end of it! The CRS jokes would have been merciless, he thought, with a chuckle.
For a fleeting moment, Matt thought about emptying the revolver and calling it a day, but that just wouldn't do. The cherished Marlin deserved a workout, and he knew that a single cylinder through the new revolver would never be enough to whet his appetite.
The hike back to the truck seemed longer than the way in. Maybe he remembered it right, as a young boy, after all? No matter. It was a beautiful day, and the memories of a Christmas past, blended with a Christmas present, kept his mind cheerfully occupied on the journey.
The noisy jay carefully shadowed him from the treetops, the whole way back, hoping for a second chance at the sandwich. Matt eventually offered him a crust, back at the truck, as a bribe to keep his beak shut about the senior moment.
The bird drove a hard bargain though, and the deal wasn't closed until a potato chip was added to sweeten the pot. Matt flicked it at him, from his seat on the tailgate, and wished him, "Merry Christmas!"
He swore the bird screeched "Merry" back at him, before flying away with the chip.
Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful RevolverGuy friends! We wish you and your families the very best, and look forward to getting back together with you in the New Year! God Bless!
Author: Mike
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Mike Wood is a bonafide revolver nut, a handgun, shotgun, and patrol rifle-certified law enforcement firearms instructor, and the author of Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis, the definitive study of the infamous, 1970 California Highway Patrol shootout in Newhall, California. He also wrote the "Tactical Analysis" column at Police1.com for 8 years. View all posts by Mike
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16 thoughts on "A 2022 RevolverGuy Christmas Story"
Steve T. says:
Outstanding! Even without ammo! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Pal! God bless!
You do know that for one those flicks about transitional outlaws and lawmen to be made there needs to be a great historical novel done for screen writers to turn it to the movie we all look forward to.
I think we have just seen an excellent example of that writers talent.
Merry Christmas and many blessings to all here!
Hah! Thanks Tony. The only thing me and Hollywood have in common are the last four letters! Merry Christmas, my friend!
Bill Shailer says:
Yup. That one'll make you nod your head.
Masterful use of the comma.
Merry Christmas Bill! I hope you and yours are doing well!
Deputy25 says:
Have a blessed Christmas 🙂
God bless! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Kevin McPherson says:
Good stuff here, Mike. This article took me to a happy place, and I swear someone in my house opened a bottle of Hoppe's #9 and was holding it behind me as I read it.
Blessings on Revolver Guys in the coming year…
Thanks pal! I'll call that, "Mission Accomplished!"
pop pop says:
Great story. Happy New Year
s. bond says:
Christmas memories come and go, and some gifts last in our hearts and minds forever. I don't have any winter hunting memories that stand out as special. I still have one of the first run of Ruger's 10/22 that my late grandfather gave me. I long ago lost its round count, it's anodizing has long turned pale gray, and the original magazines still function even through they look like they were dragged down gravel roads at times.
The one Christmas; however, that will never leave me, and that I think about every year at this time was Christmas Eve day, 1969 . . . our plane landed in a far away country that kinda-sorta rhymes with 'ham'. My first gift to myself was from a soldier who had survived his tour and was headed home. He was selling a .45 ACP pistol he had, and I had just enough cash to buy it. For $80 I got a Colt commercial M1911A1, .45ACP . . . it went with me everywhere during the following days, months, and years. When the fertilizer hit the rotor blades, and it was time for Old Ugly to step up to the plate, it showed no fear (unlike the kid holding it), it never failed, and never let me lose hope.
Old Ugly came back home with me in 1971, and sauntered on serving at times on duty, and mostly off duty. The original blueing had seen better days thanks to its time in far away places, and thanks to Springfield Armory, they did a beautiful refinish, and put a decent set of sights on it. In the years that have gone by, that 1968 made Colt has remained THE one item that I would never sell. It brings back troublesome memories and tears, but also the reassurance that I'm here because it was with me. I guess a Guardian Angel sometimes comes in strange forms.
Indeed they do! I'm glad you still have that old Colt to watch over you and yours! Thanks for sharing a very special Christmas memory. I'll take a moment to pray for those who didn't come home with you, and their families.
Ace says:
Going back to 'old' places and finding them still 'old' is a true joy we don't get to experience a lot these days. And showing up with the old Ruger Single Six with the Long Rifle cylinder installed, and a box of .22 Magnum shells…….well, at least you don't deplete the ammo supply (or bring home any rabbits).
A belated Merry Christmas to all; and remember the Reason for the season. Ace
Methinks we just heard a confession, of sorts?
Always great to hear from ya, Ace! Hope your Christmas was joyful!
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Designer strategy: Sell low, sell high
Daring to offer upscale and discount lines; pairing tops, bottoms could erode cachet
Catherine Curan
This spring, a well-heeled expectant mother and a mom-to-be on a budget can both buy flirty fashions from Manhattan designer Liz Lange.
The posh pregnant woman can nab a chic silk minidress, adorned with a tie in front and splashed with small red flowers, for $195 at Liz Lange Maternity's Madison Avenue boutique.
The bargain-hunting expectant mom can pick up a new Liz Lange for Target polyester floral skirt for much less: $16.99. The skirt is just one design from a new collection of maternity clothes all priced under $25, available only at Target Corp.'s 1,147 stores and on its Web site.
Ms. Lange has adopted a new strategy increasingly in vogue among her peers: mass with class. Manhattan designers, including Cynthia Rowley and Isaac Mizrahi, recently cut deals with Target for products ranging from apparel to home furnishings. By simultaneously selling low- and high-priced collections, they're challenging a long-standing fashion industry taboo.
More deals are in the works for lines at J.C. Penney, Sears and Target. Manhattan-based branding specialists, from Financo Inc.'s new global consulting group to Graj + Gustavsen to Earthbound, are putting some of the transactions together.
"Everyone is looking to compete better in the marketplace, as consumers' disposable income is limited," says Ray Graj, partner in Graj + Gustavsen. "This is the evolution."
The designers are hoping to enjoy the best of both worlds: the big money that comes from a discount deal, and the fun of creating for the high end of the market.
They're running the risk, however, of eroding their names' cachet-the lifeblood of a fashion brand. Consumers who shop across the retail spectrum could end up favoring the cheaper line. On the other hand, they could migrate to an upscale competitor that isn't associated with a budget-price store. The risk is especially high if the labels for both expensive and discount products bear the designer's name.
Halston: once high-flying
"Once you elect to go to mass-distribution channels, it imperils the strength of the brand in more-conventional channels," says Marvin Traub, a senior adviser to Financo and a former chairman of Bloomingdale's.
He cites the example of Halston, a once high-flying brand that was abruptly booted from tony Bergdorf Goodman in 1983 after it also sold a line to J.C. Penney. The brand is still struggling to revitalize itself.
Still, licensing to J.C. Penney or Target provides a low-fuss, high-profit revenue stream. Ms. Lange declined to comment on the terms of her arrangement with the retailer. But Securities and Exchange Commission filings by menswear firm Mossimo Inc., which has a long-term license that was just renewed by Target, illustrate a similar transaction.
Santa Monica, Calif.-based Mossimo designs products in collaboration with the $43.9 billion retailer, and it receives royalties on a percentage of sales of the merchandise bearing its label. Last year, Target rang up nearly $1 billion in sales of Mossimo merchandise.
The deal frees the designer, Mossimo Giannulli, from the headaches and the risks of operating a large-scale business, allowing him to focus on the creative side, which is his strength. Target handles sourcing, production and inventory management-aspects that often overwhelm creative types who enter the fashion business.
The arrangement has been lucrative for Mossimo. In the nine months ended Sept. 30, $15.9 million, or 92% of Mossimo's overall revenue, was generated by design service fees and licensing royalties from Target. Almost half of that sum dropped down to the bottom line, with Mossimo reporting net income of $8.3 million, or 53 cents per share. That's an operating profit margin of more than 45%.
By contrast, large apparel firms that also handle sourcing and production have a much smaller profit margin. In the nine months ended Dec. 28, Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.'s operating margin was about 10% of overall revenues.
Joe Millionaire ads
To make sure that such licensing deals pay off, retailers back them up with mammoth marketing efforts, well beyond what a small independent design firm could muster.
Ms. Lange's licensing deal has garnered her high-voltage publicity. Target has hyped the brand on the Joe Millionaire finale, in glossy fashion magazines such as InStyle, and in Target stores with bold signs and posters of Ms. Lange. Her forthcoming book is even being presold on Target's Web site.
Similarly, The J.C. Penney Co. is backing its new licensed brand, contemporary women's line Bisou Bisou, with a major effort. The $32.3 billion retailer is betting big on the Los Angeles-based label, carrying it in 450 of 1,060 locations, including many in the New York area.
Last month, J.C. Penney Chief Executive Allen Questrom hosted a launch party for magazine editors, a rare Manhattan fashion fete for the Plano, Texas-based retailer. Next weekend, Bisou Bisou's designer will visit a J.C. Penney store in the Bronx to hype the collection, in one of four personal appearances in major cities.
"It's a known brand," says a J.C. Penney spokesman, adding that more deals are in development. "And we're hoping maybe it will bring customers who have not traditionally shopped with us."
The mass-market campaigns can boost a designer's high-end business, too. Liz Lange, which posts annual revenues of $5 million to $10 million, racked up sales gains in the double-digit percentages at its three upscale stores in January. Ms. Lange chalks up the increases to the Target campaign.
She acknowledges the possibility her collection for Target stores may eventually dim the luster of her high-priced brand. But she's counting on her ability to rewrite the fashion script. For the past three years, she has defied the conventional wisdom that women won't pay for upscale maternity wear, watching as the whole category blossomed.
"I feel the same way about the mass market," she says. "There aren't all these rules."
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Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems - B
2012, Volume 17, Issue 4: 1309-1331. Doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1309
This issue Previous Article Simulating binary fluid-surfactant dynamics by a phase field model Next Article Fundamental limitations of Ad hoc linear and quadratic multi-level regression models for physical systems
Asymptotics of blowup solutions for the aggregation equation
Yanghong Huang1, and
Andrea Bertozzi2,
Department of Mathematics, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
520 Portola Plaza, Math Sciences Building 6363, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Received: December 31, 2010
Revised: August 31, 2011
Abstract Related Papers Cited by
We consider the asymptotic behavior of radially symmetric solutions of the aggregation equation $ u_t = \nabla\cdot(u\nabla K*u) $ in $\mathbb{R}^n$, for homogeneous potentials $K(x) = |x|^\gamma$, $\gamma>0$. For $\gamma>2$, the aggregation happens in infinite time and exhibits a concentration of mass along a collapsing $\delta$-ring. We develop an asymptotic theory for the approach to this singular solution. For $\gamma < 2$, the solution blows up in finite time and we present careful numerics of second type similarity solutions for all $\gamma$ in this range, including additional asymptotic behaviors in the limits $\gamma \to 0^+$ and $\gamma\to 2^-$.
Aggregation equation,
blowup,
asymptotic behavior,
self-similar solutions.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 35B40, 35B44; Secondary: 92D50.
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Pakistan's landmark Hindu marriage bill inches closer to enactment
By The Indian Telegraph
The Indian Telegraphhttp://www.theindiantelegraph.com.au/
The bill will enable the Hindu community to get their marriages registered and to appeal in courts of law in cases of separation.
The much-awaited bill to regulate marriages of minority Hindus in Pakistan on Tuesday moved closer to reality after a Senate committee approved the landmark draft legislation, nearly four months after it was passed by the National Assembly. The Hindu Marriage Bill 2016 will become a law after it will be passed by the Senate, the upper house of the Parliament.
The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights unanimously approved the much-awaited Hindu Marriages Bill, paving the way to its presentation in the Senate. The Senate committee under the chair of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Senator Nasreen Jalil took up the bill for discussion and later approved it.
Considered as a comprehensive and widely-acceptable family law for Hindus living in Pakistan, the bill will enable the Hindu community to get their marriages registered and to appeal in courts of law in cases of separation.
There are penalties for violating the provisions of the bill, which allows Hindus to finally have a proof of marriage document called the shadiparat, similar to the nikahnama for Muslims. The bill also allows separated Hindu persons to remarry.
Clause 17 of the bill states that a Hindu widow "shall have the right to re-marry of her own will and consent after the death of her husband provided a period of six months has lapsed after the husband's death".
The Dawn reported that soon after the bill was approved, the Committee Room 4 in Parliament House echoed with jubilation as senators and officials of different ministries started thumping their desks.
Minority member in National Assembly Ramesh Kumar Vankwani called the move a new year's gift for Hindus living in Pakistan. "Today, we are proud to be Hindu Pakistanis after the approval of the bill. Hindus will now be able to get registered their marriages and also apply for divorce under family laws," he said.
Top constitutional expert Senator Aitzaz Ahsan said the bill is in accordance with the essence of the Constitution. After passing through the committee stage, the bill will be presented before the Senate where it is sure to win bipartisan support.
The bill will be applicable to all Pakistan minus Sindh province which last year separately adopted its own Hindu marriage law. Hindus make up approximately 1.6 per cent of Pakistan's Muslim-majority 190 million population, but they have not had any legal mechanisms to register their marriages since independence in 1947.
Christians, the other main religious minority, have a British law dating back to 1870 regulating their marriages.
Online Source:The Indian Express
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FDA Approves Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Nichole Tucker
The FDA has granted an accelerated approval to the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab for the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma previously treated with sorafenib.
The FDA has granted an accelerated approval to the combination of nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) for the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) previously treated with sorafenib (Nexavar), Bristol Myers Squibb announced in a press release.1
"The approval of nivolumab and ipilimumab in the second-line treatment of advanced HCC means we will have a combination immune therapy option in patients who have progressed on frontline therapy. The overall survival (OS) of nivolumab and ipilimumab in the second-line treatment of advanced HCC as shown in CheckMate-040 was very promising, so far the longest duration of OS in the second-line setting for advanced-stage HCC, tested in clinical trials," said Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD, associate professor of Medical Oncology at Georgetown University.
"We have to monitor the patients closely for immune-mediated [adverse] effects. Given the approval of nivolumab and ipilimumab in melanoma, [renal cell carcinoma], [microsatellite instability-high colorectal cancer], we have experience managing possible [adverse] effects of the regimen in patients [with cancer]. When the study was carried out, the standard frontline therapy was sorafenib. Now, the frontline therapy is sorafenib or lenvatinib (Lenvima). I believe the efficacy of the combination should be observed in patients who have had lenvatinib therapy as well."
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab was approved based on data from a cohort of the phase I/II CheckMate-040 study that evaluated nivolumab alone or in combination with other agents in patients with advanced liver cancer. The results were originally presented in a poster at the 2019 American Society of Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. In 2020, at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO GI), Dr He presented the data in poster session B.
After a minimum of 28 months follow-up, 33% of patients responded to treatment with the combination. Eight percent of patients who responded had a complete response ([CR], n = 4) and 24% had a partial response ([PR], n = 12).1
The study included a total of 148 patients who were randomized to 1 of 3 arms. At baseline, 34% of patients had vascular invasion, 82% had extrahepatic spread, 91% had Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage C, and 84% previously discontinued sorafenib due to disease progression or toxicity.2
At the data cutoff of January 19, 2019, as reported at ASCO GI, the overall response rate (ORR) was 32% in all patients (95% CI, 19.5%-46.7%), which included CRs in 12% of patients. In patients who received less than 6 months of sorafenib (n = 28), the ORR was 28.6% (95% CI, 13.2%-48.7%). Of these 28 patients, 7% had a CR (n = 2), 21% had a PR, n = 6), 14% had stable disease ([SD] n = 4), and 46% had progressive disease ([PD], n = 13). In patients who received 6 months of sorafenib or more, the ORR was 36.4% (95% CI, 17.2%-59.3%).
The newly reported DOR ranged from 4.6 to 30.5+ months, with 88% lasting at least 6 months, 56% lasting at least 12 months and 31% lasting at least 24 months. The ORR, as assessed by BICR using modified RECIST, was 35% (95% CI, 22%-50%), with a CR observed in 12% of patients (n = 6) and a PR reported in 22% (n = 11).1
Overall the disease control rate (DCR) among patients in the study was 54.0% (95% CI, 39.3%-68.2%). The DCR observed in patients who received 6 months or less of sorafenib treatment was 46.4% (95% CI, 27.5%-66.1%) compared with 63.6% (95% CI, 40.7%-82.8%) among those who received 6 months of treatment or more.
The DCR overall for patients who had SD for 6 months or more was 40.0% (95% CI, 26.4%-54.8%). Patients in this subgroup who had treatment with sorafenib for 6 months or less the DCR was 35.7% (95% CI, 18.6%-55.9%) compared with 45.5% (95% CI, 24.4%-67.8%) in patients who had 6 months or more of sorafenib.
Only 8 patients were included in the time to response and duration of response (DOR) analyses. The median DOR was 17.5 months (range, 4.6-30.5+). In patients who received 6 months or less of sorafenib treatment, median DOR was 16.0 months (range, 4.6+-29.0+) and not reached (NR) in those who received 6 months or more (range, 4.6-30.5+).
In the overall study population, the median time to response (TTR) was 2.0 months (range, 1.1-12.8). Among patients who received sorafenib for 6 months or less, the TTR was 1.35 months (range, 1.1-2.7) versus 2.6 months (range, 1.2-12.8) in patients who received 6 months or more of treatment with sorafenib.
In the subgroup of patients who received a longer period of treatment with sorafenib, the median OS was longer at 25.5 months (95% CI, 9.4-NR) versus 19.2 (95% CI, 8.3-NR) in patients who received sorafenib for 6 months or less. The patient numbers were low in these groups, and the confidence intervals overlapped.
In terms of safety, the incidence of any-grade and grade 3/4 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) was similar across subgroups, as was the incidence of any-grade and grade 3/4 treatment-related hepatobiliary investigations. The most common any-grade TRAEs overall were skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (61%), investigations (49%), general disorders and administration site conditions (39%), and gastrointestinal disorders (37%). The most common grade 3/4 TRAEs in the overall study population were investigations (33%), metabolism and nutrition disorders (14%), skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (8%), and gastrointestinal disorders (6%). Patients who received sorafenib for 6 months or less and were evaluated for safety had more any-grade TRAEs than those who were treated with sorafenib for 6 months or more. However, there was no significant difference in grade 3/4 TRAEs between these subgroups.
Hepatic investigation and hepatobiliary TRAEs were also evaluated by duration of sorafenib treatment. Overall, the most common any-grade investigations were aspartate aminotransferase increase (20%), alanine aminotransferase increase (16%), blood bilirubin increase (6%), and blood alkaline phosphate increase (2%). The most common grade 3/4 investigations were aspartate aminotransferase increase (33%), alanine aminotransferase increase (16%), and blood bilirubin increase (8%). Any-grade hepatobiliary TRAEs, namely hepatitis and drug-induced injury, occurred in 4% and 2% of patients, respectively. Grade 3/4 hepatobiliary TRAEs also occurred in 4% and 2% of patients. Patients who received 6 months or less of sorafenib treatment had a higher incidence of investigations and hepatobiliary TRAEs than those who received sorafenib for 6 months or longer.
Based on the results of CheckMate-040, the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab may be a new treatment option for patients with advanced HCC.
In the open-label, non-comparative study, arm A received 4 doses of nivolumab 1 mg/kg plus ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks followed by nivolumab 240 mg intravenously every 2 weeks. Arm B received nivolumab 4 doses of nivolumab 3 mg/kg plus ipilimumab 1 mg/kg followed by nivolumab 240 mg intravenously every 2 weeks. Patients in arm C received 4 doses of nivolumab 3 mg/kg plus ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks.
The study included patients with a histologically confirmed advanced HCC who were not eligible for surgery and/or locoregional therapy. Patients were required to have at least 1 intreated lesion per RECIST v1.1, documented radiographic progression during or after sorafenib therapy or sorafenib intolerance, Child-Pugh score of A5 or A6, and an ECOG performance score of 0 or 1. The key exclusion criteria included known fibrolamellar HCC, sarcomatoid HCC, or mixed cholangiocarcinoma and HCC, active brain metastases or leptomeningeal metastases, active co-infection with both HBV and HCV, history of hepatic encephalopathy, paracentesis for treatment of ascites within 1 year of screening, and prior liver transplant.
The coprimary end points of the study were ORR and DOR and the secondary end points included DCR, progression-free survival, OS, time to progression, and TTR.
The approved dosage for the combination is 1 mg/kg of nivolumab plus 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab administered intravenously.
Nivolumab is a programmed death-1 checkpoint inhibitor, which is approved by the FDA as monotherapy for patients with HCC treated with sorafenib. The approval was based on earlier results from CheckMate-040, showing an ORR of 14% and an OS of 16 months. It also has indications in many other malignancies. Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody that has an indication in melanoma.3
The combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab is also under investigation as a potential treatment for indicated for the treatment of patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer, unresectable or metastatic melanoma, intermediate or poor risk, previously untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma.
"In patients who have progressed on sorafenib or lenvatinib, or who cannot tolerate sorafenib or lenvatinib, the current standard therapies are regorafenib (Stivarga), cabozantinib (Cabometyx), ramucirumab (Cyramza), nivolumab, and pembrolizumab (Keytruda). The current TKIs, regorafenib, cabozantinib (Cabometyx) have shown prolongation of survival but a low response rate. The single-agent anti—PD-1 nivolumab, pembrolizumab therapies have shown a response rate around 15%, to improve survival in the responders, however, may not benefit patients who have not responded to the single-agent anti–PD-1. In comparison with the current 2nd line therapy options, the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab may provide a better response rate (30%+), prolong disease control in patients who respond to treatment, prolong survival in patients who respond to this patient as shown in CheckMate-040 study," said He.
Continued approval of nivolumab plus ipilimumab for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in other confirmatory trials.1
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves Opdivo (nivolumab) + Yervoy (ipilimumab) for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) previously treated with sorafenib [news release]. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol Myers Squibb Company. March 11, 2020.https://bit.ly/2THE7Zx. Accessed March 11, 2020.
He AR, Yau T. Hsu C, et al. Nivolumab + ipilimumab combination therapy in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: subgroup analysis from CheckMate 040. Presented at: 2020 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium; February 13-15, 2020; San Francisco, CA. Abstract B15.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces First Presentation of Results for Opdivo (nivolumab) Plus Yervoy (ipilimumab) Combination in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma at ASCO 2019 [news release]. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol Myers Squibb; June 3, 2019.https://bit.ly/38yjNOt. Accessed March 10, 2020.


When you're going on a date, you need to make sure that you project the best image of yourself. Whether you're dating or not, by maintaining certain aspects of your body, you will always be ready to face the world. Your outer beauty should be a reflection of your inner beauty, a reflection of who you really are. First impressions matter, it's instantaneous, whether it's fair or not your date will be judging you on how you look. So why not make a positive first impression. Who knows beauty better than a beauty expert … I asked Hannei from Basically Beautiful for some of her grooming and beauty pre-date pro tips for women and she didn't disappoint!
Your eyebrows frame the eyes and are a powerful non-verbal communication tool because they speak your emotions. Make sure your eyebrows are groomed properly for the shape of your face to enhance your features. A professional can help get you started with a perfect shape that you will just have to maintain.
Your face speaks volumes to other people. It shows how healthy you are – physically AND mentally. In a sense it's a mirror of your inner self. Make sure you always cleanse and tone your face thoroughly, including exfoliating once a week. Always remove your makeup at the end of the day and use a moisturizer that's catered to your skin type. Eye creams help with undereye circles and keep wrinkles at bay. Your esthetician can help you choose the products that are best for you.
Well groomed nails are ALWAYS a must. This doesn't mean that you have to have your nails painted but they do have to be shaped nicely and clean. Dirty nails gives off a bad impression. Make sure to moisturize always because not only does it make your skin soft it also keeps your nails healthy. Getting a pedicure will keep your feet soft and easier to maintain.
Makeup should be used to enhance your features rather than make you look like another person. Keep it natural with colors that match your hair and eyes. If you don't like wearing foundation, a tinted moisturizer or BB cream is good to use. Also, soft lipstick, natural eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara go a long way to showing your true beauty. For some great pro tips, check out our makeup application tips.
No need to tell you that keeping clean and smelling nice is a requirement with a good body wash and deodorant. The fragrance you use should be a scent that is subtle (not overpowering) and be hard to forget (in a good way). Keep in mind that just because a fragrance smells great in the bottle doesn't mean it's going to smell great on you – your personal body chemistry makes a big difference. It's about trial and error. A good rule of thumb to make it last longer is to layer with a scented cream and a body spray / perfume. Putting some perfume behind your ear and knees is a great way to have a subtle scent without being overwhelming.
READERS: What are some of your grooming practices before a date? Gentlemen, tell us your thoughts and experiences about women's grooming!
These fabulous beauty grooming Pre-Date ProTips are brought to you by Hannei from Basically Beautiful in Ottawa. Learn more about her services helping you always look your best on her Basically Beautiful website and like her page on Facebook for various promotions! I love her services and you will too!!
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import numpy
import unittest

import paddle
import paddle.fluid as fluid
from paddle.fluid.dygraph.dygraph_to_static import ProgramTranslator
from paddle.fluid.dygraph.jit import declarative

@paddle.jit.to_static
def dyfunc_assert_variable(x):
    x_v = fluid.dygraph.to_variable(x)
    assert x_v

@declarative
def dyfunc_assert_non_variable(x=True):
    assert x

class TestAssertVariable(unittest.TestCase):
    def _run(self, func, x, with_exception, to_static):
        ProgramTranslator().enable(to_static)
        if with_exception:
            with self.assertRaises(BaseException):
                with fluid.dygraph.guard():
                    func(x)
        else:
            with fluid.dygraph.guard():
                func(x)

    def _run_dy_static(self, func, x, with_exception):
        self._run(func, x, with_exception, True)
        self._run(func, x, with_exception, False)

    def test_non_variable(self):
        self._run_dy_static(
            dyfunc_assert_non_variable, x=False, with_exception=True
        )
        self._run_dy_static(
            dyfunc_assert_non_variable, x=True, with_exception=False
        )

    def test_bool_variable(self):
        self._run_dy_static(
            dyfunc_assert_variable, x=numpy.array([False]), with_exception=True
        )
        self._run_dy_static(
            dyfunc_assert_variable, x=numpy.array([True]), with_exception=False
        )

    def test_int_variable(self):
        self._run_dy_static(
            dyfunc_assert_variable, x=numpy.array([0]), with_exception=True
        )
        self._run_dy_static(
            dyfunc_assert_variable, x=numpy.array([1]), with_exception=False
        )

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


After many years of software development, Christian is still excited about advances in technology and in new ideas and concepts. His current vision is centered around "You build it, you run it" and includes buzzwords like AWS, Microservices and Event Sourcing. He believes, he is an architect, so don't take him too serious.


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The reputed village of Matala, Crete
The village of Matala became known worldwide during the 70's, when the hippies moved to the area and lived in the famous caves. It is an area of unique beauty, located 67 kilometres southwest of the city of Heraklion.
The Beach of Komos
The beach of Komos is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches in southern Crete. It has an organized beach with umbrellas and a lifeguard. Due to the length of the beach it also has an area for nudism! You can also enjoy nature at her best while taking a horse-ride along the sand hills during a beautiful sunset!
The Beach of Kokkini Amos (Red Sand Beach)
Kokkini Amos is a beach of wonderfully wild beauty and is among the 10 best nudist beaches of the entire world!
The ancient palace of Faistos
Phaestos is an ancient city on the island of Crete. The palace of Faistos is located in the south-central part of the island, approximately 5 kilometres from Pitsidia.
Ancient Agia Triada
This archaeological area was named after the small church of Agia Triada, located in the southwestern part of the archaeological area. During the Minoan Era a road started from Phaestos and ended at the royal villa of Agia Triada.
Agiofarago
Agiofarago is a small canyon (faraggi) south of Matala and west of the area Kalous Limenes in the prefecture of Heraklion. It received its name because of the fact that it was used by many hermits who lived there due to its isolation. According to legend, three hundred hermits lived there under conditions of complete isolation, even amongst themselves.
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Good Governance not just a Function of Government – Munroe
University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor, Senator Trevor Munroe, has said that the quality of governance was determined by a number of players in the society and not just the government.
Professor Munroe, who was contributing to the panel discussion on 'Good Governance: Perception versus reality' held yesterday (Dec. 8) at Jamaica House, acknowledged that whilst government must be at the core of governance, other stakeholders should include the private sector, civil society, international governmental organizations and the non-formal sector.
Outlining the seven dimensions of good governance, Professor Munroe said this comprised national government, national private sector, the transnational private sector, national civil society, transnational civil society, international governmental organisations, and the non-formal sector. These sites of power, he said, all impacted on the quality of governance.
The Professor, while not absolving the state of any responsibility of good governance, cited as unacceptable, the insufficient evaluation of other sites of power, in particular the private sector, national, transnational and international governmental organizations, which he said, "must necessarily impact the quality of governance."
"In the period of corporate globalization and market-led development, governance must include sites of power located outside the state. This is an entirely unacceptable situation since what this exclusion does is absolve entities, which share in real power of any responsibility for the quality of governance," he argued further.
Professor Munroe, who spoke on the topic 'Good governance: The issues and challenges in the public sector,' outlined the standards of governance as: the observation of human rights in general, of political rights and civil liberties in particular, including press freedom; popular participation; the rule of law; accountability; and transparency.
He gave Jamaica a passing grade for good governance, especially as it related to mainly state-centered indicators such as ensuring civil liberties, political rights and press freedom.
While emphasizing the need for participation from other sectors in governance, Senator Munroe pointed out that Jamaica's quality of governance did not suffer from a want of legislation but from serious gaps in the legislative framework, noting that, "there is no Proceeds of Crimes Act or no regime for regulating contributions to political parties and election campaigns."
He also cited the "under-resourcing" of critical institutions, noting for example, that while the Commission against Corruption in Hong Kong had a staff of 1,300, Jamaica's Corruption Prevention Commission was staffed by only 10 persons.
Professor Munroe said that while these deficits related in the main to the government component, "there are however, major shortfalls from other elements in the system of governance, which have to be rectified if good governance is to be improved and sustained.
Of note, he said, was "the under-reporting of corporate taxes as only 17 per cent of corporate taxes are truly reported" and the disproportionate fall of the contribution of profit tax to gross domestic product.
The panel discussion was organized by the Government Communication Group and chaired by Senator Burchell Whiteman, Minister of Information. Other members of the panel included Dr. Carlton Davis, Cabinet Secretary, Office of the Cabinet; and Dr. Herbert Thompson, President of the Northern Caribbean University.


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https://www.thehour.com/sports/article/Huskies-have-no-answer-in-62-17-loss-to-No-21-UCF-8229990.php
Huskies have no answer in 62-17 loss to No. 21 UCF
KYLE HIGHTOWER
Published 7:15 am EDT, Sunday, October 27, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Connecticut interim coach T.J. Weist said this week that he expected the Huskies' matchup with UCF would be their toughest challenge of the season.
He was right about that.
What he didn't expect was that on-going defensive shortcomings and self-inflicted mistakes on offense would wind up with their most lopsided defeat of 2013 as well.
Two first-half turnovers put the Huskies in a hole early and they had no answers for No. 21 UCF's air attack in a 62-17 loss Saturday.
The setback was UConn's eighth straight dating to last season. The Huskies (0-7, 0-3 American Athletic Conference) trudge into a week off having made little improvement since the 0-4 start that cost former coach Paul Pasqualoni his job.
"The elements are there for us, but it's been hard for us to put it together," Weist said. "That's a solid football team. They came out on offense and used all their weapons. You can see everything went right for them because they executed. They took advantage of turnovers.They did the things we would like to have done."
UCF's Blake Bortles threw for four touchdowns and ran for another, frustrating the Huskies' defense throughout.
Connecticut quarterback Tim Boyle (14) slides to the turf before his is tackled by Central Florida defensive linemen Jaryl Mamea (99) and Miles Pace (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Connecticut quarterback Tim Boyle (14) slides to the turf before his is tackled by Central Florida defensive linemen Jaryl Mamea (99) and Miles Pace (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game
He completed his first eight passes of the game and ended his day early in the third quarter, connecting on 20 of 24 for 286 yards.
Freshman quarterback Tim Boyle was sacked twice, also slowing down an offense that was just 2 of 12 on third-downs conversions.
The Knights (6-1, 3-0) scored on their first nine possessions of the game.
It was an important game for UCF, which upset Louisville last week and entered the polls this week with its first national ranking since 2010. That year the Knights lost their next game and immediately dropped out.
There was no stumble this time.
UCF's had its way offensively in the first half as it hurried to a 45-10 lead.
The Knights scored on all seven of their possessions of the half, compiling 338 yards on offense.
Bortles continued to show the poise he displayed in that comeback win, spreading the ball around to seven receivers on Saturday.
The Knights' defense also carried over its momentum from the Louisville win, holding the Huskies to 90 yards in the first half.
UConn needed a UCF special teams' miscue to score its lone touchdown of the opening 30 minutes.
The Huskies started the second quarter with a three-and-out and punted, but after Knights punt returner J.J. Worton lost the ball in the sun, teammate Stanley Sylverain made contact with the ball after it had bounced on the turf.
UConn recovered, and then benefited from a roughing the passer call on the Knights to set up a 9-yard touchdown run by Lyle McCombs that made it 21-10.
It was one of the few hiccups for the Knights all day, though.
Trailing 24-10 and facing a third-and-long inside his own 40, Boyle had a pass tipped by UCF linebacker Terrance Plummer and it was picked off by Troy Gray.
Knights receiver Rannell Hall then bulled his way over the goal line on a run from 17 yards out three plays later.
UCF got the ball to open the game and needed just seven plays and a little over 2 minutes to take a 7-0 lead. Storm Johnson carried three times in the 75-yard drive, capping it with a 10-yard touchdown run.
The Huskies' started from the 10 on their first possession of the day and quickly got into UCF territory on a 57-yard run by McCombs. The drive moved inside UCF's 25, but stalled there and they settled for a 40-yard field goal by Chad Christen.
UCF took just 2:40 to go up 14-3, this time with Bortles using a 20-yard pass to Breshad Perriman to set up his own 10-yard scoring run.
The Huskies get their next chance at win No. 1 on Nov. 8 when they host No. 18 Louisville.
Weist said no one in the Huskies' locker room is planning to give up on this season.
"It's hard to say we're deficient. We've got some weapons. I'm not going to say it's a lack of talent," he said. "We'd like more depth, more explosiveness in certain areas, but we have talent. We've got to keep pushing to find answers."


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Marking the 25th anniversary of the Warrington bombing
It was very humbling and deeply moving to be with the families of Tim Parry and Jonathan Ball in Warrington today to mark the 25th anniversary of the IRA bombing which killed both children.
The event was also attended by HRH The Princess Royal, the Irish Ambassador in Britain, Metro Mayors Steve Rotherham and Andy Burnham, and civic and religious leaders from across our region.
Many people in the borough of St Helens, particularly where I live in Newton-le-Willows, have strong connections to Warrington and were deeply affected by the bombing. \n
I was there at today's poignant event as the MP for those neighbouring towns to demonstrate that the solidarity our community showed with the people of Warrington in that dark hour is just as strong today.
Colin Parry's remarkably generous and moving words were an inspiration to us all. He and Wendy, and the work of the Peace Centre they founded, have made a remarkable contribution to building better relations between Britain and Ireland.
The awfulness of such terrible destruction could easily have led to hatred and anger. Instead, the determination and generosity of the Parry and Balls families and the people of Warrington helped further peace and reconciliation. That important work has and continues to make a difference, and is the lasting legacy of the two young boys we gathered to remember today.
(Photo from Dave Gillespie at the Warrington Guardian)


If you are like many providers, then you are knee deep in the weeds of reporting, abstracting, and attesting for 2016 PQRS. And if you're not, then you better get going. CMS deadlines are weeks away, and now is the time be gathering data and making sure every 't' is crossed and 'i' is dotted.
For those that aren't familiar, the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a quality reporting program that encourages individual eligible professionals (EPs) and group practices to report information on the quality of care to Medicare. PQRS gives participating EPs and group practices the opportunity to assess the quality of care they provide to their patients, helping to ensure that patients get the right care at the right time.
If you are reporting PQRS measures via Claims, you should finish submitting those claims for processing by Friday, February 24. Submitted claims include claims adjustments, re-openings, or appeals.
If you are reporting electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQ M)/PQRS measures via electronic health record (EHR), you should upload your Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) files by Monday, March 13.
nes for data vary by registry. CMS must have the data from the registries by either Tuesday, February 28 (QCDR-QRDA format) or Friday, March 31 (QR and QCDR-XML format).
If you are reporting through the GPRO Web Interface, you should submit data by Friday, March 17. If working with a data abstraction company, reach out as soon as possible to begin pulling data.
We will be presenting during the QIN-QIO regional PQRS and Meaningful Use (MU) Open Forum on Thursday, February 16 at noon CST. You won't want to miss this opporutnity where we'll walk-through MU attestation and the top PQRS submission/MU attestation issues and their solutions.
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Return to Cape Town
By	Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon | March 4, 2018 February 27, 2019 by Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon
Our flight from Casablanca to Cape Town was eventful. We encountered an Air Morocco ticket agent who didn't want to allow Frances to carry on her small suitcase containing her laptop, professional camera and lenses. This was the first of a few challenges with carryon baggage weight restrictions. It seems as if each airline we flew in Africa and Asia had different regulations for both carry on and checked baggage. Fortunately, we were able to…
KwaNogqaza, South Africa
KwaNogqaza, the 'Place of the Tall One'
By	Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon | March 10, 2018 May 5, 2019 by Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon
Howick is Goodenough! Between teaching at the Amy Foundation in Cape Town and the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, we were fortunate to spend the weekend with our dear friends Stan and Mary Goodenough in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province. Nearby Howick Falls is a waterfall approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The Zulu people called the falls KwaNogqaza, which means "Place of the Tall One. We traditionally take a group photo…
Durban and the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Our visit to Durban had everything to do with teaching for my dear friend Chats DeVroop at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Chats and I have been friends ever since he arrived at my doorstep in the mid-1990s and introduced himself. I had met his brother at a Jazz Education conference and that's how Chats knew about me and my interest in South African jazz music. Luckily, I was home when Chats knocked on my door.…
We Found Our Paradise in the Maldives
By	Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon | March 17, 2018 February 27, 2019 by Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon
We had heard from our friends Stan and Mary Goodenough that the Maldives islands were a little-known jewel. This was an understatement. The Maldives is a country with hundreds of small islands near the southwest coast of India. With input from Stan and Mary, Frances found Malahini a resort that was only a 10 minute boat ride from the airport island and Male the major city, but galaxies away from the usual hustle and bustle…
Today's Singapore — A Rich Tapestry of Arts, Culture, Green Sanctuaries and Serious Feasting
By	Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon | March 23, 2018 April 30, 2019 by Bob Sinicrope & Frances Scanlon
I was very excited to return to Singapore where I had visited on my first sabbatical. I remembered it to be the cleanest city I had ever seen and this did not change. The government has strict regulations which impose a fine and/or jail time about keeping public sanitation strictly regulated, therefore no chewing gum or spitting on the sidewalk; no drawing of graffiti; public transportation such as bus and subway are considered "non-food areas";…
Mystical, Magical Bali


Last Saturday I was invited to the launch of Vitamagra by Shiro-wa at Marina @ Keppel Bay. The company, Shiro-wa produces beauty & nutritious products which combines natural herbs with non-harmful chemicals. And Vitamagra is their latest innovative health product to be introduced.
It was an informative session with Dr Chia Tet Fatt & Dr Daniel Lim; the CEO of Shiro-wa, sharing with us the science behind this product and why it really works. Did you know that Singaporeans take in 80% more salt than we really should? We also exceed our caloric intake by 60%. We are taking in more unhealthy, processed and fatty foods than before.
This is why we have 21st century health issues such as heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, cancer and the list goes on. This is why Vitamagra was conceived, to tackle such 21st century issues. Nowadays, most folks lead generally hectic lifestyles, they don't consume sufficient vitamins and minerals from food alone and judging from our food choices, it is no wonder why.
Vitamagra is a nutritional and weight management drink that is suitable for everyone. Men and women, young and old, irregardless of body shape and size. You could consume it anywhere, anytime.
To conclude Dr Lim's talk, we were introduced to an on-the-go exercise routine called the "Exercise Anywhere Program" you could do to keep fit. It was a fun way to burn those calories.
We were invited to try out the different flavors of Vitamagra. The hot version consisted of dark coffee while you could drink the others such as Original, Chocolate, Strawberry and Matcha (green tea) cold. My personal picks are original, chocolate and matcha.
Thanks to Shiro-wa, I received a generous goodie bag which also includes a tub of Vitamagra. Yipee! Can't wait to start trying it out and hopefully, I woud be more energized (I so need the extra energy to look after Asher) and slimmer (please make my hips shrink). Do look out for my blog entry on Vitamagra and more details.


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Dance Foot Injury – Does pointe work cause bunions?
There is no single cause of bunions which occur due to a complex interaction of many factors. Due to structural reasons related to bone shape and joint stability, some people are predetermined to get bunions regardless of their footwear and activity choices. What can be influenced is the rate and severity of bunion formation.
Dancing 'en pointe' involves concentrating the body's weight over the big toes and compressing the joint between the big toe and the foot. This can create additional wear and tear, particularly if the dancer's shoes are poorly fitted. Shoes of an incorrect size or style will allow the foot to 'sink' into the shoe, crushing and malaligning the toes. A well fitted dance shoe keeps the toes and metatarsal bones of the forefoot in alignment whilst on pointe, reducing the chance of damaging angulations occurring within the joint.
In some cases, a toe spacer is used to assist alignment within the shoe. Such toe spacers can be custom made by a podiatrist and are generally not required for other activities.


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Podcast Episode 128 – Classic Albums – Led Zeppelin IV
The latest entry to the Classic Albums series focuses on Led Zeppelin IV . The luminaries that join us on this episode include some legendary drummers, such as Carmine and Vinny Appice , Carl Canedy of The Rods , Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante , and Gene Hoglan . Also joining us Alan Tecchio of Watchtower , former Megadeth guitarists Glen Drover and Chris Poland , from Holyhell Joe Stump , Josh Christian of Toxik , former Racer X singer Jeff Martin, Broken Teeth lead singer Jason McMaster, Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth , Bob Nalbandian of Inside Metal , metal historian Martin Popoff , and Mitch Lafon.
You will find the podcast at the bottom of this post. You will also find links to the album on Spotify, or you can purchase the album from here.
Remember that you can go here index page to find out further details on everyone involved in the column.
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal – They started getting deep with III, but with IV they were really there. So fucking there. This album, the ones preceding, Houses, all could each easily be considered one of the best rock albums of all time.
Greg Prato – Without a doubt one of rock's all-time great albums. There's always debates as to whether Zeppelin was heavy metal or not. I'd like to set the record straight…THEY WERE! You can't say that such tunes as "Black Dog," "Four Sticks," and "When the Levee Breaks" aren't as heavy as what Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Alice Cooper were doing at the time. Although Zep is one of my all-time favorite bands, it's strange – they are SO overplayed on US rock radio, that it's easy to get burnt out on them. But I was able to correct this problem once and for all – I stopped listening to US rock radio entirely, and instantly, I could enjoy and listen to Zep once more! Hooray!
Dave Starr – The first time I heard Stairway to Heaven…. I was mesmerized!
Peter Ellis – Black Dog, Rock and Roll, Stairway to Heaven, need I say more…? Classic of all classics!
Jon Leon – Just as good as rock albums with diversity and dynamics will ever get.So much has been said. They started something with the first album that influenced so much….this album solidified Zeppelin as the all time great rock band ever. To think Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti were yet to come just shows how damn one off and good this band was. From the heavy riffs and sexy hook of Black Dog to Bonhams drums at the heaviest on When the Levee breaks(my fave on the album) there is no weak moment. Every song is a classic.
Ron Scalzo – My Dad was a big Beatles fan, big into Billy Joel, but I remember him only have one accessible Led Zeppelin album and that was IV, an iconic album of my childhood. "Black Dog," "Rock N' Roll" and "Stairway" were constantly on in my house, as my Dad used to make mixes of his favorite tunes on tape reels and play them on his reel-to-reel machine. Amazing how far we've come. I wouldn't grow to truly appreciate Zeppelin's entire catalog until much later in my life, but I was always a huge fan of the band merely because of my love for this album. Between this and The Beatles, I couldn't ask for a better soundtrack to my youth.
Erik Kluiber – IV Epic
Phil Rind – Led Zeppelin are the Kings of Rock. They are awesome at everything they do.
James J. LaRue – This makes me think of scenes out of "Dazed and Confused". To me, all the Zep stuff is a testament to a bygone era. Something that survived those days and serves as a time capsule. It's one of the few albums that was popular with almost everyone in my highschool, regardless of clique. I've got a young friend Jerry Garcia from bonded, who has those runes tattooed on his arm. This album was before my time but waaay before his, yet it continues to catch on with new fans all the time.
Jim Florentine – Too many hits on this album. Give me Presence over this album any day.
Raul Galvan – I sincerely have to declare that this is not my favorite Zeppelin album, that distinction goes to (Led Zeppelin) II. Although this album contains possibly the most beautiful song of all time.
JL – I think the majority of Zeppelin fans divide themselves between choosing IV and Physical Graffiti as their favorite album by the band. An enigmatic cover, and riffs like Black Dog, Rock And Roll, etc. that will be played for decades to come. Although I don't think there will be another drummer like John Bonham.
Chris Shrum – The best Classic rock album ever
Sean Bryant – My parents always had an incredible taste in music. Fortunately for my brother and I were brought up with a varied collection of music. However, the staples were generally Led Zeppelin and the Beatles. They still have great taste, however sometimes my dad surprises me with some bullshit cookies cutter shit he picked up on watching t.v. TURN IT OFF!!
Bat – An amazing album by a slightly overrated band, don't get me wrong I love Zepp, have all their albums but people need to calm down.
Patrick Kennison – My older sister always cranked this on the turntable when I was probably in diapers. I consider this the holy grail of badass rock.
You can check the album out on Spotify, or pick it up here .
The episode can be streamed or downloaded from here:
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Podcast Episode 127 - Classic Albums - Misfits - Earth A.D.
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Dead Space 3 co-op gameplay will stay frightening
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"EA conducted case studies, which showed that many users recognize the Dead Space game series, too frightening. To remove the frightening power, it was decided that the next part of the game will have online co-op mode, as the presence of another person in the game reduces stress by 50%."
In a new video from the Dead Space 3' developers we can see just such an example of co-op. Although the gameplay is still continues to shiver the heart in anticipation of the next fright from the dark corridors of the game. Virtually all Necromorphs and new types of which you can see in the video below, drawn in dark heterogeneous tones that will ideally helps them hide in the twilight of the world.
How, in the end will look like gameplay? Will it still scare her surprise? That will bring a new cooperative? These and other questions you will find answers in the trailer below, as well as in our other publications about the project.
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The Kickstarter-funded children's book, "Turbo the Flying Dog," is expected to be available for purchase online Dec. 8.
Turbo the Flying Dog tells the story of Turbo, a lonely shelter mutt. The day Turbo discovers he will finally have a new home and a family he learns he must first get there by plane. Turbo has never seen a plane before, let alone flown in one, and as the story unfolds he discovers that he just may enjoy flying.
Turbo the Flying Dog is book one of a children's aviation themed series. It is based off the real life adventures of author Victoria Zajko's dog.
In December 2012 Zajko, a commercial pilot, and her pilot husband flew from their home in Maryland to West Virginia to adopt a puppy from local rescue Dustin's Angels. Turbo was the only appropriate name for the pup, who took to flying right from the beginning. Since then, Turbo has logged more than 50 hours of flight time, including flying to Canada and the Bahamas.
Authors Kelly Kennedy and Victoria Zajko describe the book as a light-hearted adventure for children ages 4 to 8 focused on rescue, family, and aviation. The book is illustrated by Michelle Zajko.
The book will be available on the Turbo the Flying Dog website as well as on Amazon.com.


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