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SHARE is a community open-source initiative developing tools and services to connect related, yet distributed, research outputs, enabling new kinds of scholarly discovery. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is currently supporting SHARE in a project to integrate digital humanities into the scholarly web.
SHARE was originally funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and the core technology was built by the Center for Open Science (COS) in collaboration with the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The SHARE initiative was founded in 2013 by ARL, the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).
The SHARE technical team holds monthly community conference calls for anyone interested in contributing to or using SHARE tools. The next community call will be held on Friday, January 25 from 11:00am-12:00pm EDT.
SHARE is a higher education initiative whose mission is to maximize research impact by making research widely accessible, discoverable, and reusable. To fulfill this mission SHARE is developing services to gather and freely share information about research and scholarly activities across their life cycle. Making research and scholarship freely and openly available encourages innovation and increases the diversity of innovators.
Where open metadata about research already exists, its usefulness is limited by poor or inconsistent quality or by difficulty of access. For most individuals or groups to use this data, the cost of accessing, collecting, and improving the data is too great. Enter SHARE.
SHARE is building its free, open, data set by gathering, cleaning, linking, and enhancing metadata that describes research activities and outputs—from data management plans and grant proposals to preprints, presentations, journal articles, and research data.
Community involvement is a critical component of SHARE. Community members contribute authoritative metadata enhancements, spearhead projects, and develop software code to help all users get the most out of the SHARE data set.

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SYNOPSIS: " MEMENTO meets WOLF CREEK set against the backdrop of English harvest time"
THE FALLOW FIELD is one of the most original but twisted British horror films to be seen in years, and the debut feature from British filmmakers Leigh Dovey & Colin Arnold.
Not for the first time, amnesiac Matt Sadler (Steve Garry) awakes alone in the middle of a wilderness with no recollection of the past seven days. Finding his way home he discovers a life rapidly falling apart: his wife is convinced he s hiding an affair, the police are suspicious of his repeated disappearances and now he is plagued by terrifying nightmares when he closes his eyes.
As disturbing slithers of memory gradually return to Matt he retraces his steps to uncover his missing actions during the blackouts. Matt s search leads him out of the city and in to the countryside, to a remote farm owned by loner Calham (Michael Dacre). The cold farmer is suspicious of Matt but instantly sparks a dark sense of déjà vu in his visitor. But Calham turns on Matt, imprisoning and interrogating him, before forcing him on a terrible journey of abduction and slaughter to show the amnesiac the twisted games they used to play together. As Matt s fogged memory slowly begins to clear and he learns the two men share a violent history, the horrors of their past come skipping out of the darkness to greet them....
Genuinely dark and quintessentially English, The Fallow Field is a throwback to brutal horrors and thrillers made in the 70s. Capturing some of the genre s bleak tones and threat, its twisting plot, slowly building sense of dread as well as sudden shocks and visceral scenes make The Fallow Field a genuinely terrifying film.
- Commentary with Director Leigh Dovey and Producer Colin Arnold
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" THE FALLOW FIELD is a handsome, thrilling and strange movie." --John Landis (American Werewolf in London, The Blues Brothers)
"rich, dark, scary, mind-bending fantasy that is as fascinating as it is disturbing...one of the most original and unnerving indie horrors I have seen." --MJ Simpson (Leading UK Genre Journalist)
" THE FALLOW FIELD is a sterling addition to the growing crop of intelligent British horror films." --The Zone
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The film can be a little confusing at the start but it’s not a gore fest horror, rather it’s more psychological as, like Matt, we try to figure it all out. The special effects are few and far between as the film relies on its music and natural sounds to add the atmosphere but the feelings of isolation and uncertainty add to the menace of the situation. There are some neat plot turns and the explanation is unexpected, but makes complete sense.
The disc itself opens to main menu offering play, scene selection and extras [commentary, trailer, slideshow and making of] and lacks any audio or subtitle choices. Filmed on a measly £9,000, this shows what can be done with a miniscule budget and for that alone deserves a star. With some scenes of mild sex and nudity [mainly male], some swearing, violence and psychological terror its an obvious 18 certificate, making this a good late night ***** view.
The cast, though small in number, all provide absolutely excellent performances and the storyline, although a tad confusing at first, provides enough mystery to be completely compelling and keep the viewer hooked.
Shots of the English countryside contrast with intimate, claustrophobic scenes of horror whilst the soundtrack (akin to something from the BBC radiophonic workshop) add the perfect accompaniment to this dark tale of isolation, sadism and supernatural mystery.
Those expecting a gore-fest might be disappointed, it's not that kind of movie, and special effects are minimal (although what there are are very effective) but for those of us who appreciate classic, intelligent horror then I can't recommend this highly enough.
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I thought this being an 18 it would be one of the scarier films ...........but sadly i wasnt much impressed .........no not worth recommending ............. Dissapointed........Published on 7 Oct. 2013 by razzle dazzle .............
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They know how your family’s health history can affect you. They are trained to care for you through all the stages of your life. Family Medicine physicians are trained in all areas of medicine. They diagnose and treat the full range of problems people bring to their doctors. They know when to treat you and when to bring in another specialist you can trust. Family Medicine physicians know the most current treatments and technologies.
Only Family Medicine physicians train for 3 years in real practice settings, treating patients in the office, the hospital, and at home. And they re-certify more than any other medical specialty. Family Medicine physicians also continue to educate themselves. This allows them to apply the latest medical breakthroughs to the everyday care of their patients. Family Medicine physicians are specially trained in preventive medicine. They believe that preventing a health problem is better than having to overcome one. They help you make the right health choices to keep you and your family healthy.
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Where to Buy (Even) Now
Sure, things are tough around Denver, but good options exist—if you know where to look. We've found 14 neighborhoods offering safe bets in a shaky market. Plus, real estate insiders dish on up-and-coming areas where deals abound.
Boundaries: Colfax Avenue, Sixth Avenue, York Street, Colorado Boulevard
The Neighborhood: What began as a streetcar suburb in the early 1900s is now one of Denver's most popular urban neighborhoods. Congress Park, a 17-block-by-nine-block area just east of downtown, often lures families with school-age kiddos with its large Denver Squares, Victorians, and bungalows. Both Detroit Street and Seventh Avenue Parkway display spectacular dream homes, while the intersections of 12th Avenue and Madison Street and 12th Avenue and Elizabeth Street bask in their proximity to retail districts—Shells and Sauce, Chef Zorba's Greek Restaurant, and Peter's Chinese snuggle in at Elizabeth, while Wildflowers gifts, Pudge Bros. Pizza, Berenices salon, and Under the Umbrella Café prosper at Madison. As an added bonus, Congress Park rests adjacent to Colorado Boulevard's riot of convenience, as well as the hospitals at Ninth Avenue.
Why It's a Safe Bet: It's a city-adjacent location, Teller Elementary receives high-achieving marks, retail abounds in every direction, and the area's namesake park offers recreation, including a swimming pool.
Average Sale Price: $408,000; down 2 percent from 2006 to 2007
Neighborhood Organization: www.congressparkneighbors.org
Meet a Neighbor: Michele Foust
Outreach Chairman, Teller Elementary School PTA
Neighborhood Resident: 11 years
Loves: "Even though we are living in an urban area our neighborhood feels like a small town. I know a lot of people who walk to school and to the pool. Most of our children's friends live within a five-to-six-block radius, and my world is a five-minute commute. Don't underestimate how easy your life gets when you live seven blocks from your neighborhood school."
Doesn't Love: "I wish more people would go to the neighborhood schools. I wish more of our young neighborhood families would have their parents' mentalities and trust the schools in their backyards. Then I would know all the children I see and our neighborhood would be a more tight-knit community."
Advice to Prospective Buyers: "It's a ritual. On Friday afternoon, you have to go to the Daily Scoop [ice cream shop]. We all walk over after school. There's always something like 20 kids playing outside."

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The evil driuds have created an abomination to invade and haunt your role playing game. This evil tree monster is suitable for use with 28-32mm miniatures.
Please note that these are STL files only! You will need a 3D printer or print service in order to print the tree. It is designed with FDM printers in mind at 100-200 microns using PLA or ABS plastic, although you will achieve better results with SLA/DLP printers (resin) or higher resolution FDM prints. You may need to rotate the object for optimal printing or add supports, particularly for overhanging areas.
Parts are designed in 28-30mm scale (1" squares), but can be rescaled easily in your 3D printing software package.
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Dr Gertjan Vlieghe to join MPC
On 1 September he will replace David Miles, who has enjoyed an extended term since joining from 2009. Last week Miles warned that it would be a “bad mistake” if the bank waited too long to raise rates.
Vlieghe spent seven years as economic assistant and speech writer for ex-Governor Lord King, while he has also been the director of Deutsche Bank. He is currently a partner and economist at Brevan Howard Asset Management.
Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, said: “I am delighted to welcome Gertjan Vlieghe as the new external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.
“Jan’s insight, judgement and perspective will be invaluable to the committee in the coming years, and I very much look forward to working with him.
“I also want to express my gratitude to David Miles who has served the MPC with dedication and distinction since joining in 2009. On behalf of the whole of the Bank I want to wish him well for the future.”
Vlieghe beat 26 applicants to the role, including six women, which was advertised for a month running from May 29.


Money-losing Sony will spin off its video-and-sound business into a separate company and shrink its headquarters as part of a three-year turnaround plan to speed up decision-making and become profitable again.
More than 25 billion cyberattacks on the Japanese government and other bodies were logged in 2014, an agency said Tuesday, with 40 percent of them traced to China.
Recent high-profile security breaches, such as those at Target, Anthem Inc. and Sony Pictures, have attracted scrutiny to how the seemingly minor decisions of individuals can have major cybersecurity consequences.
As hackers invade the computer systems of major companies with greater frequency and their corporate victims scramble to contain the damage and prevent future intrusions, these are boom times for cybersecurity sleuths.
FireEye Inc., the high-profile computer security company called in to investigate massive hacks at Sony Pictures and Anthem, reported fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday that show its business is growing but profit so far remains ...
Sony Corp. trimmed its forecast of losses and estimates the Sony Pictures hack cost it about $15 million, but expects no significant harm from the cyberattack in the long run.
The United States secretly penetrated North Korea's computer systems four years ago—a breach that allowed Washington to insist Pyongyang was to blame for the recent cyberattack on Sony Pictures, the New York Times reported ...
American director Michael Mann is making a grand return to theaters with "Blackhat", a timely cyber-terrorism action flick starring Chris Hemsworth.
Sony was still struggling Saturday to fully restore its online PlayStation system, three days after the Christmas day hack that also hit Microsoft's Xbox, reporting that services were "gradually coming back."
Sony's iconic gadgetry and the star appeal of Hollywood may have appeared to be a perfect match when the electronics giant bought Columbia Pictures in 1989. A quarter century later, it's apparent that Sony Corp. has not attained ...


Generating LoD2 City Models Using a Hybrid-Driven Approach: A Case Study for New Brunswick Urban Environment
Today 55% of the world's population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050 (UN, 2018). 3D city models can be used to prepare for the future city, enabling informed analysis and sustainable development. Based on the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standard, i.e. cityGML, 3D city models can be produced in different levels of detail (LOD). CityGML-3 introduces five predefined LODs (LOD0-4), with LOD0 being a building footprint and LOD4 being a realistic model representing the exterior and interior of the buildings. Currently, LOD0 and LOD1 are available for most cities in developed countries while LOD2+ are superior for informed analysis in different applications such as disaster management and insurance. However, with the current status of knowledge and technology, the production, storage and maintenance of such models are very time-consuming and expensive. This paper presents an initial study for 3D city model generation with a focus on the urban structure of New Brunswick, Canada, which is an introductory part of a larger project for 3D city modelling and maintenance in Canada. This paper intended to explore existing off-the-shelf 3D city modelling products and check their accuracies. Furthermore, inspired by existing literature, we proposed a decision-tree-based methodology for LoD2 3D city model generation, which follows a combination of data-driven and model-driven approaches, i.e. a hybrid approach. We tested the quality of the final 3D models using different metrics such as overall accuracy, Kappa Coefficient, Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and slope difference. Besides, we compared our results to two off-the-shelf products, namely Schematic Local Government City Engine LOD2 (SLGCE) modelling and OpenStreet Map City Engine (OSMCE) LOD2 modelling. The results showed that the proposed hybrid approach achieved higher accuracies using the mentioned metrics. This paper also discusses the pros and cons of the proposed method and offers insights for improving the results even further.


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Usually 12-24 months
Equity stake in your business at a discount, and in some cases a low interest rate
Weeks or months (as per most equity negotiations)
High-growth start-ups or more mature businesses looking for upfront cash ahead of a future funding round, and needing more protection than an ASA.
A Convertible Loan Note (CLN) is a form of debt that converts into equity under certain circumstances, most commonly at a future qualifying funding round. This means investors who loan money to a business under a CLN agreement usually receive equity in the company, at a discounted rate, instead of a return in the form of principal plus interest.
A Convertible Loan Note is a debt instrument with a mechanism that allows the principal amount (plus interest, if any) to convert into equity at a future date in the following circumstances:
You’ll often see a CLN used in funding rounds where the valuation of the company is unknown or uncertain. It can reward investors who come on board early, without causing valuation issues down the line.
Discount rate and valuation cap
If the CLN converts to equity (e.g. at the next qualifying funding round) the amount of equity that the CLN will convert into depends on the price of the equity at this next round. It also depends on two key elements – the discount rate and the valuation cap.
Convertible Loan Notes often have zero or low interest rates, or where interest does accrue it’s rolled up and converted into shares along with the principal amount (i.e. ‘capitalised interest’).
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As the 2003-04 European winter storm season gets underway it is an excellent time to re-examine this complex and potentially costly peril.
The insurance industry will undoubtedly remember 1999, the
- Brokers withheld premiums from Enterprise MGA after insurer's collapse
- Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Winners
- Cage fighter's spurious claim knocked out of court
- Jelf & Bluefin's Phil Barton on getting back to organic growth
- Insurers 'shouldn't underestimate Amazon'
- Blog: 12,000 cries for help on bullying, what can insurers do?
- Guidewire 2017: 95% of investment in distribution 'will be wasted'

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My approach to bouquet design has evolved over the years. I’ve learned to let go of perfectionism and embrace simplicity. Allowing the beauty of the changing seasons intertwine with the personal style of my clients.
What is currently most requested by my clients is a “smaller” bridal bouquet. I love creating a more tailored style and am glad to see the trend of over-sized, stuffy bouquets fading out.
One way to achieve this look is by limiting larger focal flowers – roses, peonies, dahlias, etc. And in some cases excluding them altogether. Refraining from using heavy foliage; e.g. eucalyptus. Along with limiting the overall amount of foliage or again excluding it altogether. The result is a bouquet that is light weight and a complement to the bride and her gown. Not a heavy distraction or the main focus. It all comes back to simplicity and how through simplicity we find refinement.
While I adore a tailored bouquet, I believe detail is important to maintain. Intricate detailing and personalization are what make each design special and one of a kind. No two bouquets are ever alike. In a Pinterest world, that notion might make some uncomfortable but that is the nature of creating ephemeral art.
Below you will see a collection of imagery from Cadence Kennedy. This shoot was an opportunity to further practice restraint in size and in recipe creation.

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Financial markets around the world have rallied strongly after the US government approved a coronavirus treatment using the plasma of recovered patients and hopes rose for the development of a vaccine.
Against a backdrop of growing optimism that medical advances could fuel a sustainable economic recovery from the pandemic, stocks in Europe climbed higher on Monday after gains in Asia overnight.
Share prices on Wall Street hit a fresh record high, driven by large technology companies that stand to benefit most from consumers and businesses moving online as the pandemic disrupts physical interaction.
After Donald Trump authorised on Sunday the use of convalescent plasma, a method that has been used to treat flu and measles, for Covid-19 patients, the S&P 500 index rose by 0.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1%.
In London, the FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares rose by more than 100 points, ending the day up 1.7% at 6,105. Shares also rallied across Europe after overnight gains across the board in Asia, where Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index jumped 1.4%, Korea’s Kospi 200 gained 1% and China’s CSI 300 gained 0.8%.
Despite one of the biggest market crashes in history at the onset of the pandemic, shares have soared back to record highs in months.
However, the bounce-back comes despite the world economy falling into the deepest slump since at least the 1930s Great Depression, owing to a collapse in economic activity during lockdown.
In a reflection of the lasting damage, IHS Markit, a research provider, warned that GDP in some of the world’s most advanced economies could be 5% lower in 2030 compared with a scenario without Covid-19.
Britain has plunged into the deepest recession since modern records began, with gross domestic product falling by more than any other advanced economy in the three months to the end of June. However, growth is expected to rapidly recover in the third quarter, taking Britain from the bottom of the G7 growth league table to the top.
After a 20.4% decline in the second quarter, Oxford Economics forecasts growth of 15% in the three months to the end of September. However, the research consultancy said this was because the UK exited lockdown later than other countries, which had already recorded most of the benefits in the second quarter.
Despite hopes that medical advances could underpin a sustainable return to growth, analysts feared that a rise in infections this winter and a surge in unemployment could blow the recovery off-course.
Ruth Gregory, a senior UK economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, said: “Due to the combination of a large share of the UK’s GDP being generated by the sectors that are hampered the most by social distancing, and the drag from the uncertainty caused by Brexit, we suspect the UK economy will continue to lag behind its peers.”

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Beautiful wooden serving platter
This stylish Lengi Mango Wood chopping board is handmade from sustainable wood. Their long rectangular shape means they look great along the centre of a table.
The perfect serving platter, use for cheese, antipasti and other culinary delights. Makes a great cheese gift
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The Center-2019 drills will last through Saturday in the Urals, Siberia and the Caspian Sea.
They will also include over 20,000 pieces of military equipment and 15 ships, the Russian defense ministry said.
Russia regularly holds massive exercises, rotating in different regions of the country. Last year, the East-2018 exercises involved over 300,000 troops, making them the largest in the post-Soviet era.
The purpose of these latest drills is to "work on using groups of armed forces in solving issues of fighting international terrorism and ensure military security in the strategic direction of Central Asia", the ministry said.
The first stage of the two-part drills will focus on issues of fighting terrorism and thwarting an attack from the air. During the second stage, forces will be go on an offensive against a supposed enemy.
Troops from India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are also taking part in the exercise.
"The drills will serve to develop military collaboration and strengthen cooperation between our countries," Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov said at the opening ceremony. (AFP) PMS PMS
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YouTube star Dan TDM 'not prepared for being a role model for a young audience'
Dan TDM says he wasn't prepared for the fame which came with being one of the biggest YouTubers in the world.
The 26-year-old from Aldershot, formerly known as The Diamond Minecart, says it's been intense becoming a role model for a younger audience.
"It's something I was just not prepared for at all," he says.
His live tour has recently visited 97 venues worldwide, yet talking with his audience is something he admits he's still trying to perfect.
"It's something I've slowly been learning about in the past three or four years," he admits.
"In the past five years YouTube has evolved. Being a YouTuber was not a thing [before]."
Dan TDM became famous by streaming himself playing Pokémon and Minecraft online and his channel - originally for five to 10-year-olds - now has more than 10 billion views on all his videos.
He says people now see YouTube as a viable career choice.
"I know people that make similar content to me who are 30 or 40 years old.
"So I don't think there is an age limit to it at all."
Dan TDM has more than 16 million subscribers, making him one of the top 20 YouTubers in the world.
His live show at the Sydney Opera House was the second fastest-selling show in the venue's history.
But it's been a learning curve for the gamer.
He was criticised by the London Fire Service after he posted a video on his channel were he set a Hatchimal toy on fire.
In the video, the vlogger used a small blowtorch to burn it. The clip has had more than five million views.
Dan DTM, whose real name is Daniel Middleton, says he "took a punt" to become a YouTuber while working in Tesco.
"When I earned enough money off YouTube to match it [my wage at Tesco] my wife persuaded me to do it."
Despite people just seeing Dan playing and reviewing games, he says he still likes to have control over what people see.
He still edits and renders all his own material, something he admits to being obsessively in control of.
But he says it's all worth it.
"Touring the world was almost like a side project that got out of control.
"It's like two incredibly demanding full-time jobs that I'm trying to do at once."


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From Casey Grove in Ruby --
The Iditarod leaders moved so fast down the trail, it was a bit of a scramble to get everything in place for the five-course gourmet meal served to the first musher to reach the Yukon River.
That proved to be Jeff King, who arrived at 6:41 a.m. Thursday. But it wasn’t dinnertime, of course, so it wasn’t until a little after 5 p.m. that Chef Bobby Sidro, with race sponsor Millenium Alaskan Hotel, served up dinner for King and former Iditarod executive director and former Ruby resident Raine Hall.
On the menu, along with wine and champagne pairings:
- Sablefish and blue mussel stew and king crab Cajun bruschetta with cream cheese, chives, shallots, garlic and seasonings
- Baby arugula and smoked spotted shrimp salad with toasted pine nuts, sliced avocado, grated parmesan, cherry tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts and champagne vinaigrette dressing
- Peppercorn-crusted filet mignon and fried oysters on a Cabernet sauce, with sockeye salmon lox and caviar potato pancakes, baby carrots and zucchini flowers
- Roasted pear crème brulee tart
As King and Hall finished the filet, they applauded Chef Sidro.
“Where did you go to school?” King asked.
“Nowhere,” Sidro said, adding that he started with Chef Al Levinsohn of the Kincaid Grill in Anchorage.
“Will you come to moose camp with us?” King asked.
Later, Sidro said he’d worked for the Millenium for about 20 years “on and off.” It was his first time in Ruby, said Sidro, who flew to Anvik for the Iditarod last year. Flying in small planes has made him nervous, though, to the point he passes out, Sidro said.
"It's been a great experience,” he said. “The only thing is flying, for me. It's not fun, flying with the little ones."
The TV cameras and onlookers, including his boss, put a little extra pressure on creating an extravagant meal, Sidro said.
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Hello bookish friends and welcome to damppebbles. Today I have something a little different to share with you which I am VERY excited about. As an avid podcast subscriber and a lover of all things crime fiction, I was delighted to hear that the fantastic Crime Time FM are adding another brilliant string to their bow in the form of a new panel show hosted by the fabulous, bestselling author Victoria Selman. Every fortnight, starting TODAY, Victoria will be chatting to household names in crime fiction, as well as rising stars in the genre. Joining Victoria today are two of my favourite authors, Alex North and Sarah Pinborough, so make sure you don’t miss it! Read on for more information…
This June, bestselling thriller author, Victoria Selman will be joining Crime Time FM to host, On the Sofa with Victoria – a new arrow in the quiver of the popular podcast currently presented by Barry Forshaw and Paul Burke.
Victoria’s show will bring audiences panel-style discussions between some of the most exciting names in contemporary crime fiction including Mark Billingham, Sarah Pinborough, CJ Tudor and Chris Whitaker- as well as emerging voices and rising stars such as Abigail Dean, Will Carver and Dominic Nolan.
Each fortnight, she’ll be chatting to authors and industry insiders about everything from serial killers to series fiction kicking off with an examination of supernatural crime crossovers with Sarah Pinborough and Alex North entitled, Anything Can Happen.
Victoria says: ‘I’m thrilled to be joining Barry and Paul on Crime Time FM and can’t wait to explore the huge breadth of themes within crime fiction alongside such an exciting array of guests.’
On the Sofa with Victoria will launch on 15th June. Crime Time FM currently features one on one author interviews with Paul Burke (In Person with Paul) and film and TV reviews with Barry Forshaw (Barry’s Blu-rays).
The trio of hosts will also be getting together on a regular basis for chats about book news, discussions of upcoming events and reviews.
Fancy a sneak peak of today’s episode, Anything Can Happen (Supernatural Crime Crossovers)? Of course you do…
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN- Sarah Pinborough (BEHIND HER EYES) & Alex North (THE WHISPER MAN) discuss supernatural crime crossovers, Scooby Doo and ‘that’ ending.
On the Easy Fix Charge
Sarah Pinborough: Supernatural crime crossovers have to have the rules and beats of a crime novel. You have to have the clues. You can’t just pull it out of the bag.
Sarah Pinborough: If you’re going to blend your genres, you have to decide which is the dominant genre.
Alex North: Just because a book has supernatural elements, that doesn’t mean anything goes. It just means it has a slightly different set of rules.
On the Evolution of the Crossover
Alex North: Serial killers are a stand-in for vampires.
Alex North: Scooby Doo was about unmasking the monster but there was always something rational going on.
On Alex’s Books
Sarah Pinborough: The supernatural in Alex’s books is like a splash of Tabasco in a Bloody Mary. It’s there to add a little bit of ‘extra’ but it’s not the vodka.
I cannot wait to listen to this new series on Crime Time FM and I hope you feel the same. Head on over to your favourite podcast outlet to download!


Applications and tools
A number of key applications are included with IBM® Maximo® Application Suite. Each application comes with its own subset of documentation.
The following applications and tools are available for Maximo Application Suite:
IBM® Maximo® Manage
Maximo Application Suite works with Maximo® Manage to provide a comprehensive view of all asset types, their conditions and locations, and the work processes that support them, to provide you with optimal planning, control, audit, and compliance capability.
The Maximo database provides critical information about asset resources, including key attributes, their configuration, and their physical and logical relationships to other resources.
From the hierarichal navigator, users can drill down through layers from a system-wide view to individual assets. Analytic functions are applied to input data, and the output is displayed on value cards, tables, images, line graphs, and alert tables.
Maximo Application Suite is available from the following URLs:
https://home.masdomain.com- The Maximo Application Suite application navigator.
https://admin.masdomain.com- The administration dashboard.
Note: For Maximo Application Suite 8.1.0, the Maximo® Manage application is not integrated with Maximo Application Suite. It is used as a stand-alone but linked application. You can access Maximo® Manage from the application navigator.
For more information, see the IBM Maximo Asset Management documentation.
IBM® Maximo® Monitor
By using Maximo Monitor, business users can visualize current and historical trend data for their devices and assets in customizable dashboards.
From the start center, you can establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor asset conditions and trigger automated action based on changes. You can create, assign, monitor, notify, and report on key process components, such as work orders, service desk tickets, and purchase orders, including status from start to finish.
You can also add attachments, such as maps, pictures, and URLs, to each record or task to enhance communication and productivity further.
The data is marked up with alert information that is driven from built-in anomaly detector models and alert functions.
Maximo Monitor is available from the application navigator or directly at the following URL:
For more information, see the Maximo Monitor documentation.
IBM® Maximo® Health
By using Maximo® Health, you can improve your asset’s reliability by understanding asset health and taking action as needed.
You can review your assets’ performance and condition indicators, such as the last failure date and the maintenance-to-replacement ratio (MRR), and take action by creating work orders and service requests. You can use work queues to improve the quality of your asset’s details and related data. You can also configure scoring for assets’ health, criticality, and risk.
Maximo® Health is available from the application navigator or directly at the following URL:
For more information, see the Maximo® Health documentation.
IBM® Maximo® Predict
Maximo® Predict uses historical and near real-time asset performance data, maintenance records, inspection reports, and environmental data to correlate performance factors that predict asset degradation or failure. Maximo® Predict uses artificial intelligence to optimize predict model accuracy. By using Maximo® Predict, you can determine the estimated time to failure for an asset, the probability of a failure occurring in a selected prediction window, the historical trend of failure probability scores for an asset, the probability of end of life failure for an asset, the anomalies that might indicate potential failures, and the trend of anomaly scores for an asset over time.
Maximo® Predict is available from the application navigator or directly at the following URL:
For more information, see the Maximo® Predict documentation.
The IoT tool provides device connectivity, data filtering and mapping, and device management tools and is required by Maximo Monitor.
The IoT tool is available from the application navigator or directly from the following URL:
The IoT APIs are available at the following URIs:
https://workspaceId.messaging.iot.masdomain.com- IoT MQTT broker
https://workspaceId.iot.masdomain.com- IoT APIs
https://workspaceId.iot.masdomain.com/docs/index.html- IoT API docs
For more information, see the IoT tool section of the Maximo Monitor documentation.
Digital Twin Exchange
Access the Digital Twin Exchange directly from Maximo Application Suite to browse, purchase, download, and manage digital twin resources that are provided by a growing ecosystem of manufacturers, OEMs, and third-parties.
For more information, see the Digital Twin Exchange.


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There could have easily been much better narrator choices. The narrator does not miss an opportunity to show his linguistic talent which have in many times got me more annoyed than immersed into the story.
The story is terribly breachy. It is a good fit for at a cathedral.
The story lacks suspense and the plot revolves around the individual "Paulo". The scenes move serially from one part to the next. before the first half of the story finishes, you can almost anticipate what will happen next. Not my definition of the best seller.
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S.M. 2022, c. 34
Bill 227, 4th Session, 42nd Legislature
The Turban Day Act
This note was written as a reader's aid to the Bill and is not part of the law.
This Bill proclaims April 13 in each year as Turban Day, a day to recognize and promote the significance of the turban to Sikh Canadians.
(Assented to June 1, 2022)
WHEREAS physical symbols can be integral to religious identity for people of faith;
AND WHEREAS the turban is an important symbol for many Sikh Canadians, signifying individual sovereignty, self-respect, courage and human equality;
AND WHEREAS the practice of wearing the turban was formalized on April 13, 1699, when Guru Gobind Singh Ji formed the Khalsa Panth and pronounced the turban a pillar of the Sikh faith;
AND WHEREAS Sikhs have faced violence and persecution throughout the world because of their religious identity;
AND WHEREAS in 2019 the Legislative Assembly enacted The Sikh Heritage Month Act to celebrate the contributions of Sikh Canadians to Manitoba and the unique aspects of Sikh heritage;
AND WHEREAS recognition of April 13 will provide a way for Manitoba to promote understanding of the significance of the turban and combat racism against Sikh Canadians;
THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, enacts as follows:
In each year, April 13 is to be known throughout Manitoba as Turban Day.
This Act may be referred to as chapter T170 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba.
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Dexter Research will showcase a new class of infrared chemical sensors at Sensors Expo 2016 in San Jose, CA at the McEnery Convention Center. The company, CIRTEMO, designs and manufactures patented optical filters called Multivariate Optical Elements, which are encoded to detect/measure complex chemical compounds and attributes. It’s patented Multivariate Optical Element platform enables optical systems to perform high value detection and analysis at the speed of light, to a variety of industries. Multivariate Optical Elements are ideally suited for point detection sensors and hyperspectral imaging systems. They can be designed to detect and/or measure any gas that has an optical spectral signature.
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Chief of Ferry Company in South Korea Is Given 10-Year Jail Sentence
Author: Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, Published on: 23 November 2014
The head of the company whose ferry sank in April, killing more than 300 people in one of South Korea’s worst disasters in decades, was convicted on Thursday of accidental homicide and embezzlement and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Kim Han-sik, 71, the chief executive of the Chonghaejin Marine Company, was among 11 officials from the ferry operator; a cargo company, Union Transport; and the port inspector, the Korea Shipping Association, who were on trial in Gwangju District Court for their roles in the disaster. All but one were convicted of accidental homicide and other criminal charges, according to a statement from the court in Gwangju, a city in southwestern South Korea. Seven were sentenced to two to six years in prison. Two others were given suspended prison terms. Another official, a senior ship inspector, was acquitted of obstruction of justice, the only charge he had faced. ... On its last voyage, the Sewol was carrying twice as much cargo as legally allowed, according to court documents. The ship’s crew had reduced the amount of ballast water it carried at its bottom for stability so that it could accommodate the excess cargo, investigators said. “The defendants had known that the ship was unstable and that if it sank, it was highly likely that passengers would die or get injured,” said the court statement explaining the verdicts. Two weeks ago, another South Korean court sentenced Yoo Dae-kyoon, the eldest son of Yoo Byung-eun, a business mogul who controlled a fleet of companies, including Chonghaejin Marine, to three years in prison for embezzlement. The authorities accused members of the Yoo family of stealing the equivalent of millions of dollars from the ferry company, money they said could have been used for safety measures that were not put in place on the Sewol. The senior Mr. Yoo was found dead in July while on the run from criminal charges. ...

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Dec. 7, 2009 — -- The U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago has filed terrorism charges against a Chicago man for his alleged involvement in last year's deadly Mumbai terror attack. Prosecutors say Headley conducted reconnaissance of public places during repeated trips to the Indian city, helping a Pakistan-based terror group plan an attack that left 175 dead, including six Americans.
David Headley was charged in a 12-count criminal information with six counts of murdering U.S. citizens in India, conspiracy to bomb public targets in India, conspiracy to murder and maim persons in India, providing material support to terrorists, conspiracy to murder and maim persons in Denmark and conspiracy to provide material support to terrorism in Denmark.
Previously Headley and Tahawwur Rana, also from the Chicago area, had been charged with plotting to attack the Danish newspaper that published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in 2005. The men were initially arrested in October for that alleged plot. To date, Rana has only been charged for his alleged role in the Denmark plot.
As the investigation continued after their arrest, U.S. terrorism investigators began to unravel connections to plots in India, including the Mumbai attack, which targeted ten locations in Mumbai including restaurants, popular tourist hotels and the city's main rail station. According to Justice Department officials, Headley is cooperating with investigators in the case.
Headley, a U.S. citizen who grew up in Pakistan, allegedly trained at Lashkar-e-Taiba training camps going back to 2002. He changed his name from Daood Gilani to David Headley in 2005, according to the criminal information, in order to "present himself as an American who was neither Muslim nor Pakistani."
Headley's Alleged Ties To Terror
In recent weeks investigators from the FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies say they have run down leads and connections between Headley and the Mumbai attacks, for which the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group has claimed responsibility. Senior FBI officials held meetings with India's national security advisor during the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Washington two weeks ago. In recent days an FBI team from the United States traveled to Delhi to share additional information.
"This case serves as a reminder that the terrorist threat is global in nature and requires constant vigilance at home and abroad," said David Kris, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security. "We continue to share leads developed in this investigation with our foreign and domestic law enforcement partners as we work together on this important matter."
Headley's attorney, John Theis, told ABCNews.com that his client has been cooperating with authorities and that the new charges didn't come as a surprise.
"We were aware that there would be additional charges that were likely to be brought into this," said Theis. "We're reviewing them and looking at a lot of things." Theis declined comment on the substance of the charges.
The charges filed today allege that between mid-2006 and July 2008, on five separate trips to Mumbai, Headley conducted extensive surveillance and operational planning for the group of terrorists that carried out the deadly attack, which began Nov. 26, 2008 and lasted until the last of 10 attackers had been killed on Nov. 29. One of the ten men involved in the assault survived and was captured.
The case reveals more information about the deadly attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba. The terrorists carried out their attacks with assault weapons, grenades and improvised explosive devices. The new charges allege that after Headley's visits to Mumbai he returned to Pakistan and, "met with other co-conspirators, and provided the results of his surveillance, including photographs, videos and oral descriptions of various locations."
The criminal information also notes, "In or around March 2008, Headley met with other coconspirators, and discussed potential landing sites for a team of attackers who would arrive by sea in Mumbai, India. In or around March 2008, Headley was instructed to take boat trips in and around the Mumbai harbor and take surveillance video, which Headley did during his stay in India starting in April 2008."
Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago today also unsealed a criminal complaint charging Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed, a retired major in the Pakistani military, with conspiracy charges in the Denmark plot to blow up the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten for publishing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Abdur Rehman is currently believed to be living in the Lahore region in Pakistan. Rehman had been arrested by Pakistani authorities in the summer of 2009 but he was released.
Prosecutors have previously alleged that Headley and Rana were plotting to undertake attacks in Denmark and were in communication with members of Lashkar-e-Taiba and the al-Qaeda linked terror group Harakat ul Jihad-Islami (HUJI). Headley was allegedly in direct contact with the HUJI commander Ilyas Kashmiri, who was targeted by a drone attack in Sep. 2009 and believed to be dead until he made statements in the Pakistani press acknowledging his support for al-Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
How Feds Say Headley & Rana Worked Together
Prosecutors in a detention memorandum filed last month in Rana's case alleged that he had engaged in discussions with a member of the terorrist group Lashkar-e-Taiba to get people into the United States illegally through Rana's immigration business First World Immigration Services, "In late 2008, the defendant and the individual identified... as Individual B, who is affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, had discussed a 'loophole' to get individuals into the United States under false pretenses."
Headley allegedly used the front of Rana's immigration business to set up a First World office In Mumbai "as cover for this activity," according to the criminal information filed against Headley.
In court documents, prosecutors have also alleged that the two men discussed the possibility of attack against the National Defense College in India. "Rana, in fact, used the English word 'target' in this discussion," according to Rana's detention memorandum, filed last month by prosecutors.
Headley was previously charged with one count of conspiracy to commit terrorist acts involving murder and maiming outside the United States and conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists. Rana has been charged with two counts of providing material support to terrorists. Headley was arrested on Oct. 3 as he was preparing to travel to Pakistan. Rana, a Canadian citizen, was arrested on Oct. 18. A detention hearing for Rana has been scheduled to continue on Dec. 15.
"This investigation remains active and ongoing. The team of prosecutors and agents will continue to seek charges against the other persons responsible for these attacks," said U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald.


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The Office of the Attorney General of Texas has upheld our policy barring weapons on our grounds, rejecting a citizen complaint filed last fall.
The Attorney General determined that the policy does not violate Texas law, ruling that the Dallas Zoo “meets all requirements to qualify as an amusement park,” which are legally allowed to prohibit weapons. As a privately-operated, non-profit zoo, we have controlled access, security guards on-site, and rides that are inspected annually by the state Department of Insurance.
In a letter to the zoo dated March 30, 2016, the Attorney General’s Office said it has closed the complaint.
“We’re heartened that the Attorney General realizes that our zoo, which is visited by more than 1 million people each year, isn’t the place for weapons,” said Gregg Hudson, CEO and president of the Dallas Zoo. “The vast majority of our guests are families with children, and they have strongly supported us on this issue.”
Penal Code section 30.06 and 30.07 signs are posted at each zoo entrance, explaining that handguns, concealed and open-carried, are prohibited.
We have both Dallas Police Department officers and a private security firm on grounds daily. In addition, our staff is trained by the Dallas Police Department to respond to issues related to animals.
“The safety and security of our guests is of utmost importance to us, and always will be,” Hudson said.


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A Virginia State trooper was killed Friday night in a horrific crash while responding to assist a colleague.
Trooper Adam M. Bowen, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WJLA.
Responding to a call for assistance, Bowen's patrol car collided with a Hyundai Elantra at an intersection on Route 3 at Madison Drive.
Following the collision, the cruiser ran off the road. It struck a traffic light pole, split in half and the front end continued into a nearby parking lot where it crashed into three parked cars, the station reported.
He was prounced dead at the scene. Two civilians in the car also were hurt.


We live in exciting times. Depending on your perspective, you may interpret this phase as times of doom or times of departure. The current situation gives many people the feeling that they are overwhelmed by faster and faster developments. The recurring feeling is that you yourself are too small and your influence is not significant enough to cause change.
In addition, there is an almost chronic feeling of being overwhelmed by ever new problem areas and constantly emerging new issues that need to be dealt with. Just having turned vegan and dropping short-haul flights, you are suddenly no longer allowed to eat avocados and sweet potatoes. There is aluminum in the deodorant, even electric cars need a dirty battery and suddenly you are also told that all your sports clothing is made of plastic.
Of course, it is not surprising that this makes people feel overwhelmed and inhibited.
But there are also countless opportunities for us.
2019 - the year of awareness
While 2019 felt and probably scientifically proven was the year of consciousness, 2020 must be the year of activism. Last year, vegan lifestyle, climate change, flight shame, plastic in the sea or increasing right-wing radicalism were suddenly on the radar of a broader public.
Literature, mass media, podcasts and television programs dealt with these and other topics, the timelines in social media were overflowing with admonishing, but also often helpless words.
In many Western countries you can still see a huge gap between asking for change and really changing something. Take Germany for example. The Zurich insurance published a representative study which showed a significant imbalance between awareness and taking action. Especially in terms of travel, mobility, the use of electric devices (e.g. smartphones), and fashion, people are not acting in a sustainable way. A NYC weekend, the latest iPhone, and the new sneaker release seem too seducing. Especially young people show this mismatch. Older generations do not understand how people could go on the street for Fridays for Future but are not acting accordingly in each and every part of their life.
2020 - the year of taking action
In 2020, it is therefore up to all of us to take the next step. Awareness is fundament, but alone it is of little value - the starting holes in which we are standing (or sitting) are already covered with spider webs.
How can we transport the positive energy, from the knowledge just acquired, coupled with increasing displeasure, to a certain call-to-action and, last but not least, the necessary action?
Just as we can get rid of every bad habit through counteracting routines, we also have to develop routines together in order to get into a state of departure.
Because let's be honest: it has never been easier to find out about the problems of our time and, of course, about some obvious solutions. There are so many examples. Today, on the Internet, we can find information on many companies in the world and about their supply chains, production sites, company policies, advertising ethics and employee treatment.
And be ensured that you don't have to dig deep to be revolted. The consumers still vote with their feet and only the products that are bought are successful.
That is why we, at runamics, want to create a platform with you in which we explain, among other things, how you can help determine how things work in our world through your consumption.
Above all, however, everything we do is about clearly demonstrating that many small steps are more effective than one big one, which is never taken at all.
Eco-Shaming doesn´t help anyone
We won't complain about the vegan who scandalously wears leather shoes, or about the plastic-free teacher who drives to work by car. Eco-shaming really doesn't help anyone.
We want to support the many small steps and strengthen the visible desire of more and more people, who want to change something.
Do not let yourself be stopped by people who smile at your first small changes and make comparisons with »whataboutism«, to distract from their own shortcomings.
The criticism will seldom come from people who are looking for change themselves and took their first steps, but only from those who are too lazy or too comfortable to question their own consumption habits.
Let us take 2019 as a great year of learning, in which, firstly, a whole generation seems to have woken up and, secondly, in which large parts of the population have started to change their political thinking.
And now, we take 2020, which only started a few days ago, and start to apply our knowledge.
With every consumer decision, we vote on how long clothes should last, how necessary the fifth summer jacket is, and how much microplastics from our shampoos, detergents or running clothes end up in the sea. And let's also vote on how many comment bars on social media we leave to climate change deniers, right-wing activists and demagogues. We decide whether 500 or 15,000 people express their protest at demonstrations against climate change, lobby politics or right-wing radicalism in our village, city, or country.
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Market volatility and pitifully low interest rates have driven investors in droves into anything paying a decent yield. At the same time the corporate retrenchment and deleveraging that has gone on post-2008 has flooded corporate coffers with cash.
Many investors raised in the technology boom era of the 1990s and 2,000s don't realize that dividends have historically been a major component of long term U.S. stock market returns.
Indeed, Al Frank Asset Management, publisher of The Prudent Speculator newsletter, recently published a study showing that high dividend yields produce higher total returns. It makes sense, and today there are an abundance of stocks distributing cash income that far exceeds the yield on Treasurys.
Forbes' team of analysts, led by Senior Markets Editor John Dobosz, searches for undervalued dividend stocks based on a number of technical and fundamental parameters, including low price-to book ratios, momentum sales gainers, low price-earnings-to growth stocks, cash rich companies and global giants.
On Fridays the new subscription service produces a "Fat Yield Friday" stock pick with a dividend yield typically in excess of 6%. An example is Annaly Capital Management, which is now yielding 13%. Annaly Capital is an M-REIT, or a trust that invests primarily in mortgage back securities instead of real estate or apartment buildings. As a REIT, Annaly must distribute 90% of its income to its shareholders. The stock sells for one times book value.
Other recent stock picks offered by Forbes' new Dividend Stock Daily service include Pawtucket, RI toymaker Hasbro, maker of Mr. Potato Head, the Game of Life and Play-Doh. Hasbro has a 4.3% cash dividend yield and its sells for a relatively low price earnings multiple of 12.
Billionaire investor Ken Fisher has long recommended Hasbro. Here is what he said in his column about the stock: "The pent-up demand to spoil the grandkids that was frustrated in 2008-09 is still bubbling. Hasbro has a huge share in most big toy retailers, and whenever aged baby boomers go into a store they go nuts coveting all the cool stuff that never existed in the 1950s."
Discount retailer Target (TGT) is another dividend payer offered up by Forbes Dividend Stock Daily. Target's shares are up 20% year to date and it has a healthy dividend yield of 2.43%. Among retailers Target is well managed and is expanding. It sells for a low price-to-sales ratio of 0.54.
If you do become a dividend stock devotee, you will be in good company. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio of publicly traded stocks is brimming with big companies paying dividends from IBM and Coca Cola to American Express and Wells Fargo.
Indeed, as I have written before, Buffett loves dividend stocks for a variety of reasons, including the significant tax benefits corporations get for owning these stocks. Berkshire reaps more than $2 billion each year in cash dividend payments alone.
Since Forbes Dividend Stock Daily is just launching, Forbes is offering a special introductory half-price deal for the first 500 founding members, click here to get an introductory report on 9 core dividend stock holdings as well as a special discount.


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Participants in biomedical research might not distinguish between their roles in contributing to medical knowledge and their roles in receiving personalized medical care, creating the false belief that they might benefit directly from participation.
This phenomenon of mistaking research for treatment, known as therapeutic misconception, presents ongoing challenges for achieving informed consent. A researcher recommends steps to maintain realistic expectations, especially in patients who may be desperate.
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides additional guidance on research and innovation, such as opinion 7.1.2, “Informed Consent in Research,” to help physicians ensure the process they use to obtain consent is valid.
Following are highlights from a personal narrative in AMA Journal of Ethics® (@JournalofEthics) by Jennifer B. McCormick, PhD, MPP, a member of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s program leadership, with tactics for continually engaging patients in assessing the risks and benefits of participation in clinical trials.
“Here, in the epicenters of translational biomedical research, the difference between being a patient and a research participant is not always clear cut or black and white,” McCormick wrote. “This gray space, where the boundaries between clinical care and research are blurry, can be complicated to navigate because of the custom of maintaining research and clinical care as two distinct activities, with no overlap.”
Consent is an ongoing process
“Good informed consent is not a one-time event; it is a continuous discussion during which a participant is reminded of the voluntary nature of her participation, the potential risks and benefits to her, and the purpose of her participation,” Dr. McCormick wrote.
The technical complexity of research and power imbalances among clinicians, investigators and participants can muddle consent conversations. Being aware of these factors and the various emotions involved—including participants’ desperation and your own enthusiasm and excitement—can help. Despite these efforts, however, some patients may continue to hold false hope of direct benefit from participation.
The right amount of optimism
“The existence of therapeutic misconception and the extremely low chance of personal benefit [raise] an important ethical question about communication,” McCormick wrote, recalling her work on an early phase 1 trial of a novel approach to stem cell therapy. “How should one communicate clearly, truthfully and compassionately to patient-subjects who have very little hope?”
The key, she argues, is to eliminate false hope without squashing an informed optimism—what some call “therapeutic optimism.”
McCormick offered these further tips that physicians can use.
Emphasize it’s research. “Reiterating that research goals are based on research questions—not the participant’s condition—and that benefits to her are not expected can help minimize therapeutic misconception and the false beliefs it can generate.”
Don’t overstate potential benefits. Participants may be desperate for a beneficial treatment or cure, and a physician’s exuberance about a study can lead to biased informed consent discussions.
Distinguish between anecdotal and speculative. Balancing optimism with realism can be a constant challenge. Providing updates on the study’s progress may help maintain the participant’s therapeutic optimism, but communicate clearly and explicitly about what is, in fact, known and has evidence behind it.
Spot it in yourself too. It “is not only patient-subjects who have misconceptions about the goals of the study in which they are enrolled, but also researchers and clinicians,” McCormick wrote.
McCormick’s article appears in the November 2018 issue of AMA Journal of Ethics, a theme issue exploring false beliefs and their implications.

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Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have designed and demonstrated a simple particle separation technology that may decrease the time and money needed to clean up radioactive waste from nuclear weapons production.
According to the scientists, the technology may have broad industrial uses, including in food processing, advanced manufacturing, aerosol science, supercritical fluids, oil and gas, and environmental waste processing.
In a paper published in the journal Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification, the PNNL group explains that their newly developed separation technology quickly and successfully separated larger particles from smaller ones at various scales with several different solid-liquid mixtures.
The bench-scale demonstration maintained 94% flow over seven hours with no work stoppage from clogging. Further, the tests worked at a rate of 90 gallons per minute through a three-inch pipe, which is an optimal flow for industrial operations.
“That 90 gallons per minute flow rate was the number needed for potential industrial applications, and faster flow rates are achievable,” Leonard Pease, the lead inventor and a chemical engineer at PNNL, said in a media statement.
Pease pointed out that the separation system resembles a series of hollow hockey pucks filled with rows of individual posts. Each row of descending posts is slightly offset from the row above. The team nicknamed it “pachinko” due to its resemblance to the popular game used at carnivals and on television game shows.
With the fluid stream moving at speeds up to 90 gallons per minute, the posts create unique flow fields that cause larger particles to move in the desired direction. Researchers have created “express lanes” within the system to remove larger particles. The novel post layout is a major improvement for turbulent flows.
In a full-scale system, multiple sets of pucks with different post designs will guide particles to their own express lane, separating relatively large pieces (about 1 centimetre or the size of a lemon-head candy) down to 20 microns (about the size of a white blood cell).
By stacking pucks one behind another, “you gain economies of scale without adding more costly infrastructure,” Pease said.
The separator works in both horizontal and vertical modes, including top-down and bottom-up flows.
Inspired by bump arrays used in the medical field, Pease and colleagues Michael Minette and Carolyn Burns knew that large particles could be separated out of process streams at very low flow rates, but the process had not yet been demonstrated at high flow rates.
A small, slow stream—called laminar flow—is calm, steady, and predictable. As the flow becomes larger and faster—called turbulent flow—it starts to swirl.
They thought they would have to stick with laminar flow to keep the particles in the correct lanes. In a 3-inch steel pipe—common for nuclear waste operations—such a setting would restrict the flow rate to under five gallons per minute, which is not ideal. Running under turbulent conditions was the only way to achieve the desired operational flow rates.
The team, thus, designed an initial device to work in a vertical pipe.
“Conventional wisdom said the system would work only on a smooth, laminar flow, but we proved it also works on turbulent flow,” Minette said.
The success in turbulent flow conditions led the group to the concept of flow-following dynamics. “We realized that most of the larger particles were not bouncing off of posts, but were being driven by flow streams created by the posts,” Minette said.
In this design, the posts create flow streams that direct large particles to the express lane so they can be removed, greatly reducing erosion of the pins and extending the life of the devices.
“I was amazed that the pins didn’t break and erode—they held up to the flow and the aggressive materials,” Burns said. “This experimental evidence was a major advance in the functionality of the system.”


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Ungrounded’s White Gold Fever Episode 1: Vintage Snow
Filmed by Michelle Smith, “Vintage Snow” is Ungrounded’s first episode of a new series titled White Gold Fever. Smith takes us to Redstone, CO, to explore the surrounding terrain of a once-booming town that now hosts a population of only 130 people. Mixing the footage of a backcountry film with the style of an antique moving picture, Smith brings a unique approach. Watch as she gets after the blower Colorado pow alongside fellow rippers Kim Havell, Matt Poluga and Jason Smith.


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North Central is an improving Charleston neighborhood worth a look from anyone who wants a charming Charleston home in the Downtown area without paying a fortune. As the name suggests, North Central is referred to as the area north of Highway 17 towards the center of the peninsula. North Central falls in the up-and-coming 29403 district, where more and more young homebuyers and professionals are purchasing properties for the close proximity to all of Downtown's best amenities as well as a relatively peaceful, tranquil lifestyle. The homes in the community range from freedman style homes to craftsman style cottages and bungalows.
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Background: Increased collagenolytic activity, characteristic of uncontrolled diabetes, may compromise collagen membrane (CM) survival. Tetracycline (TCN) possesses anticollagenolytic properties and delays CM degradation in healthy animals. This study evaluates the degradation of TCN-immersed and -non-immersed CMs in rats with diabetes compared to those with normoglycemia. Methods: Diabetes was induced in 15 12-week-old male Wistar rats by injection of 65 mg/kg streptozotocin. The control group consisted of 15 rats with normoglycemia. Sixty bilayered CM disks were labeled before implantation with aminohexanoyl-biotin-N-hydroxy-succinimide ester, of which 30 were immersed in 50 mg/mL TCN solution (experimental) or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) (control). In each animal, two disks (control and experimental) were implanted in two midsagittal calvarial defects in the parietal bone. Similar non-implanted disks served as baseline. After 3 weeks, animals were euthanized, and the calvaria and overlying soft tissues were processed for demineralized histologic analysis. Horseradish peroxidase-conjugated streptavidin was used to detect the biotinylated collagen. The area of residual collagen within the membrane disks was measured and analyzed with a digital image analysis system. Several slides from each specimen were also stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Statistical analysis consisted of paired and unpaired t tests. Results: The amount of residual collagen in PBS-immersed disks was lower in rats with diabetes compared to rats with normoglycemia (69% of baseline versus 93%, respectively, P <0.001). TCN immersion increased the amount of residual collagen contents in both diabetic (83% of baseline) and healthy (97.5% of baseline) animals (P <0.0001). Conclusion: Diabetes increases CM degradation, whereas immersion in 50 mg/mL TCN solution before implantation presents an opposite effect.
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[quote=“cranky laowai”]I can’t imagine Chen saying something like Lien did.[/quote]I hope not, but if he did, he would be stating the view of a lot of Taiwanese. I couldn’t imagine Lu saying “AIDS is a punishment from God”, but she did. Or other DPP people saying “All teachers are bastards”, or “If China points missiles at us, we have the right to go and rape their women”, but they did.
I’m guessing the the “Foreigners are just not as smart as we Chinese people.” guy is KMT, is he ?
[quote]I hope someone presses Lien for an explanation.[/quote]Me too, but how likely is that in Taiwan ?
[quote]the situation for foreigners has improved under the DPP administration (permanent residency, work rights for foreigners married to locals). [/quote]Work rights was introduced during Chen, but when were those useless APRCs introduced again. ?
So when can foreigners married to Taiwanese expect a 3 year ARC ?
How does pointing out that others are as bad as Lien make me a troll ? Is it because I wasn’t worshipping Chen ? Can I expect a gang of taxi drivers with baseball bats now ?

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Joachim Stutschewsky (1891–1982) confronted his identity as a Jewish musician by melding the Mediterranean sounds of his adopted Israel with the early klezmer influences of his youth in Ukraine. He gave his own instrument, the cello, rhapsodic treatment in the explicitly cantorial and folk-infused short pieces on this disc (the first dedicated to his music from a western label), with the piano providing enough harmonic surprises to elevate these simple melodies to sophisticated concert works. The two trios, The Klezmer’s Wedding and Hassidic Fantasy, are expertly arranged suites of nigunim (tunes) and freilachs (joyous dances).
Featuring: Musicians of the Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival Aron Zelkowicz, cello Luz Manriquez, piano Jennifer Orchard, violin Marissa Byers, clarinet
Hassidic Suite (1946) https://d3i77y9w5vf4up.cloudfront.net/TOCC0314/05.mp3
Six Israeli Melodies, arr. Stutschewsky (1962) https://d3i77y9w5vf4up.cloudfront.net/TOCC0314/13.mp3
Catalogue No: TOCC0314EAN/UPC: 5060113443144Release Date: 01.04.2016Composer: Joachim Stutschewsky Artists: Aron Zelkowicz, Jennifer Orchard, Luz Manriquez, Marissa Byers, Musicians of the Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival
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‘It’s not surprising that Stutschewsky’s own instrument, the cello, frequently assumes the role of the musical voice of the Jewish people. For that instrument, Stutschewsky composed music of haunting lyricism and an overarching sense of dignity. … All of the artists on this recording, members of The Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival, acquit themselves with the utmost distinction. Cellist Aron Zelkowicz’s lovely singing tone, pristine legato, and heartfelt phrasing are ideal for this music. And while I’ve emphasized the lyrical nature of Stutschewsky’s cello writing, there are considerable technical challenges as well. Zelkowicz dispatches them with great facility. Pianist Luz Manriquez is a worthy collaborator, both from an interpretive and technical perspective. Violinist Jennifer Orchard and clarinetist Marissa Byers are exemplary in their single appearances. All of the musicians achieve a superb balance between the intense emotional content of the music and a sense of proportion and restraint. … In short, this is a first-rate musical experience in every way. All of the other elements of this Toccata Classics release match its high level of musical achievement. The recorded sound, offering the perspective of a choice seat in a smaller recital hall, ideally balances warmth, intimacy, and detail. Racheli Galay’s detailed, informative, and beautifully written liner notes on Stutschewsky’s life and music are superb. … Bravi to all concerned.’ —Fanfare, November/December 2016
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Who should succeed Jim Calhoun?
STORRS, Conn. -- Jim Calhoun seems as energized coaching Connecticut this season as I've seen him in the 11 years I've covered the Huskies. He has a youthful look about him, an unbridled enthusiasm for the job.
He has a star in Kemba Walker, who likely will leave for the NBA when the season is over, regardless of whether there is a league lockout after this season. Walker has one more year of eligibility, but it would be hard to top what he has accomplished this season, beginning ...
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WAAC Member Artists Janet f Potter and Deniz Seker are inviting you a unique boutique Holiday Show, “Gifts for the Soul,” organized by the long time Artists Network member Gail Williams at the historic St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave, just north of Gerrard St. for the 5th annual year. This popular boutique experience features original and beautiful work of art pieces from fabulous pottery to mixed media art work made from found and recycled objects, fibre arts items, unique vintage and embroidered wearable art, original paintings, colourful painted glass and jewellery and so much more!
Saturday, November 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave, just north of Gerrard St
Click here to see all participating artists.
- Please note that Metered parking is available on Broadview Ave., and the surrounding residential streets. Be sure to read the posted street signs to avoid being ticketed or towed. Also note that there are paid parking lots at Bridgepoint Hospital.


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The Motion Controls Robotic SUBTA has received a positive reception from the employees because of the ease of use and nearly flawless performance of these robots. To ward off any concerns from employees about potential layoffs within the plant, the company presented the new system as an opportunity to ramp up its technology and that new business was waiting for the company if the technology was added.
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Robot When it comes making art most of us operate under a set of rules we learned when drawing, writing or composing music. So what happens when you feed machines code for churning out art? Turns out plenty, and some of it can be construed as autonomously creative. And if creativity is the seat of the soul, what does that say about our uniqueness when a machine can create its own spark of originality? Join the conversation on how machines will alter the future of art. Plus, be sure to check out Studio 360's art section as well as my curiosity article "10 Ways Robots Could Replace Humans."
The Robotic SUBTA system is also flexible and precise since it handles any mold configuration (single or double row) and provides quick changeover using quick change tooling. This programmable built-in operator pendant has stored recipes and menu selection for patterns and allows for on-the-fly adjustments. The 20-part recipe keeps part data such as part description pick, place locations, and vacuum pattern.

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Harbinger Wars 2: Prelude #1
Written by Eric Heisserer
Art by Raul Allen
Colors by Patricia Martin
Published by Valiant Entertainment
I don’t know what Harbinger Wars 2 is going to be like, but the prelude issue was great.
Raul Allen is one of Valiant’s secret weapons (no pun intended). His work is fantastic. He falls into the school of using a lot of varied sized panels as the norm for each page, ala ACO, Marco Rudy, or David Aja. It’s a storytelling technique that I really love, although I can see how more traditional fans might be put off by it.
This doesn’t stop Allen’s art from having range, though. There’s energy to his action sequences, perhaps more so given how detailed his set pieces are. There’s also bursts of emotion, like when Livewire is able to get free and figure out what’s going on. He big counter strike has real impact, both emotionally and intellectually. She has saved Psiots by ostensibly launching the first attack in a coming war, even if that wasn’t her intent.
The character work here is also excellent. Secret Weapons is one of the few Valiant books that I’m behind on (note: Bloodshot is one of the best comics being published) so I don’t know who these people are, but you don’t need any prior knowledge to enjoy this book. Each of the characters has a distinct look and while we don’t get a lot of time to learn about them, their speech patterns and appearance gives us some hints as to their personalities.
The story is solid and straight forward, built to carry you to Livewire’s big moment. She seems to be much stronger than I remember her being during her Unity days. Her powers are intriguing and Allen does a great job of making them visually interesting.
Speaking of which, I’m glad Valiant is using this series as a way of showcasing Livewire. She is easily the most interesting of the new characters they’ve introduced since launching. I realize that she doesn’t have the brand recognition of XO, Ninja-K, or Bloodshot, but neither did Faith, and she got her own books. Let’s hope we get a Livewire title out of this.
All in all this is a great start to Valiant’s next big event. I hope the series can live up to this.


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Plant Prefab Lands $30M For Sustainable, Factory-Built Homes
Rialto, California-based Plant Prefab, which develops sustainable, prefabricated homes, has scored $30M in a venture capital investment round. The Series B funding was led by Asahi Kasei Corporation and Paris Ventures, the corporate venture capital program of Brazilian steel producer Gerdau, and also included Amazon Alexa Fund, Ferguson Ventures, and Obvious Ventures. The company said the funding also included venture debt from Western Technology Investments and ATEL Capital Group. Plant Prefab develops prefabricated buildings for the single-family and multi-family home market; the company says its systems allow for building those homes 20-50% faster than traditional building methods with up to 30% less waste at a 10-25% cost savings in major cities. Steve Glenn is Founder and CEO of Plant Prefab.
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