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Qualcomm wins 40 MHz UK radio spectrum
May 19, 2016
Qualcomm Inc, a US-based mobile technology company, has acquired 40 MHz of UK radio spectrum, for £8.3m, which could be used for mobile TV, wireless broadband or satellite radio.
Ofcom, the communications regulator, auctioned the spectrum earlier this month.
ZTE aim their sights high
March 13, 2016
ZTE, a China-based handset vendor, aims to become one of the world’s top five handset vendors within the next five years. The announcement comes after a strong 2015 for the company, in which it shipped around 30 million handsets.
70% of ZTE’s shipments
HTC to launch MID handsets this year
March 10, 2016
High Tech Computer (HTC) are joining forces with Intel to develop mobile internet device (MID) products. Industry experts are predicting that HTC will launch an MID with handset functions later this year.
Once MID handsets are launched, Intel’s MID platform will
Commission plans EU-wide telecoms market
November 13, 2015
The European Commission has released plans for a single European Union-wide telecoms market from 2018, with a new Europe-wide watchdog.
The proposed strategy, which will be discussed by the European Parliament, aims to increase competition in the telecoms market and could require
Zen Internet named best ISP June 25, 2015 Broadband provider, Zen Internet, secured three prizes at the recent PC Advisor Awards for its reliability and high standard of service provision. The Internet Service Provider was recognised as both the most reliable ISP and the best small ISP. The company also received a Customer Service award
BT Openreach shies away from fibre investment
October 2, 2015
According to Amy Chalfen, director of equivalence and regulatory and public affairs at BT Openreach, the company is concerned that it would not receive an adequate return on investment in the fibre instrastructure needed to provide next-generation broadband.
Q3 release for Windows Mobile 6.5
January 22, 2017
Microsoft’s new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.5, is expected to debut at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, DigiTimes reports.
Some devices powered by the OS will launch in the third quarter of 2017, although most vendors are likely


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SM City Clark’s Creative Corner has featured another exemplary Kapampangan artist from Porac who have perfected the Inverted Art technique.
Porac native Rommel ‘Rua’ Uy Antonio, 31 years old, is a Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) and Math teacher at the Holy Family Academy in Angeles City.
He has been a big fan of various comics especially the Marvel series. His love for Marvel influenced his inclination towards the arts. Antonio said his passion for art is a way to express himself and make his inner self more visible to others.
On display are his 17 inverted art sketches which you can view using a negative filter or a negative camera application.
Antonio told iOrbitNews Online it is his passion to design inverted portraits. It is in 2014 when he started this kind of drawing technique using a film negative.
He enjoys exploring different art forms and mediums such as charcoal, pastels, colored pencils and paper quilling. With the use of modern-day art scanning mobile apps, the original color of the negative art is revealed.
To view the artworks, scan the QR code embedded on the exhibit area then download the application.
SM City Clark Assistant Mall Manager Engr. Alan Dale Parungao invites all mall shoppers to visit the exhibit located infront of Terranova. It is open to the public from August 23 to September 15.

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Andrew Sherwood ARCM
Born and educated in Africa, Andrew studied violin and composition at the RCM. He has performed across the world as conductor and violinist and composers have written for him. He has led the Mercury Ensemble for Ballet Rambert and freelanced in many British orchestras.
He is Professor of Violin at Trinity College of Music and, as a conductor, has worked with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and is Director of Music for the Brighton Youth Orchestras; Musical Director of the Musicians of All Saints; Director of Choirs for the University of Brighton and Conductor of Somerset County Youth Orchestra.

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There are plenty of question marks around NFTs at the moment—but the biggest question is whether NFTs are a bubble about to burst, or the beginning of a boom.
A lot of the chatter online about NFTs places them mostly in the “uncharted territory” realm. But regardless of the looming question marks, a huge number of musicians, sportspeople, and artists have been cashing in on NFTs steadily over the past year, albeit to mixed success.
An NFT is a unique identifying code attached to a digital work such as a piece of art, music, or a video. Think of it like a one-off digital “signature” which cannot be hacked.
That’s because it uses the same blockchain technology as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethererum—a database consisting of a system of individual computers working in tandem to decentralise identifying information, ensuring its transaction data is both irreversible and transparent. This allows the work to be authenticated easily, and traded on the open market.
In simple terms: NFTs allow artists—or anyone, for that matter—to create unique digital products or artworks, of which only one version exists. So if you were to buy an NFT, you would be the only person in the world to own it.
To create an NFT, a creator must upload their work to a digital gallery or NFT market, then pay in Ethereum to have it “minted”—that is, generate the code to add it to the Ethereum blockchain.
Who is Behind the NFT Boom?
Most of the NFTs pulling in huge sums of money have been released by the art world. In a way, it makes sense that this is the first industry to take advantage of this technology—after all, artists have been creating their work digitally for years.
NFT art is hot right now—so hot that even celebrities like Paris Hilton are jumping on the bandwagon to mint their own NFTs. A digital likeness of Hilton, named ‘Iconic Crypto Queen’, sold for the eye-watering sum of USD$1.1 million (AUD $1.47 million). It doesn’t even hit the top ten list of the most expensive NFTs ever sold.
That top spot goes to famed digital artist Mike Winkelmann, known professionally as Beeple, whose piece Everydays: The First 5000 Days sold earlier this year at Christie’s for a staggering USD$69 million (AUD $92.3 million).
The sporting arena has followed closely behind, with a throng of international sporting brands and sportspeople flocking into the NFT space to claim their cut. NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski recently released more than 300 NFTs featuring his best Superbowl moments, while the NBA made a digital move into the collectibles market with NBA Top Shot—an NFT-based version of the classic baseball card.
Sean Callanan, co-founder at esports and gaming marketing company Play Media, believes the opportunity for NFTs lies in the scope for fan engagement.
“There’s a lot of buzz around NFTs at the minute,” he explains. “Everyone is leading into that collectible space, and the advantage is that it mitigates the risk around counterfeits, which is a problem in a lot of real-life collectibles like trading cards and the like.
“I guess the longer term play is, what’s the utility, and how can it be tied into enriching the fan experience?” continues Callanan. “I think there’s a case for NFTs becoming the new backstage pass, and giving limited access to limited fans—so that it becomes a real high-value item.”
The fashion industry has been tentative, on the other hand. Although Gucci released a USD$12 (AUD $16) virtual sneaker (that you could never wear…) last year, they are yet to upgrade to an NFT release. Instead, NFTs have mostly taken the form of virtual fashion pieces—either superfan digital collectibles that are sometimes accompanied by a real-life version as a bundle, or unique clothing items for your gaming avatar.
One such item, a virtual hoodie from streetwear label Overpriced, sold for £19,000 (AUD $35,000) in April this year, while virtual shoe brand RTFKT Studios swept USD$3.1 million (AUD $4.15 million) into their coffers with a virtual shoe release.
Or, why not buy yourself some NFT “real estate”? You could then monetise it by erecting a virtual billboard via an augmented reality app called SuperWorld. Even glossy magazines have entered the digital fray. Rolling Stone Australia itself jumped on board the crypto train in July, making history with the first ever Rolling Stone NFT by releasing its Tones And I cover as a limited-edition NFT.
And then we come to music; one of the most interesting spaces for NFT ideation right now.
A Global Pandemic, the Death of Live Music, and The Rise of NFTs
When someone like music industry expert Cherie Hu, founder and publisher at Water & Music, says “NFTs could save the music industry”, it becomes hard to ignore them as a fad. But there are so many varying opinions on the financial stability of the music industry that it becomes hard to nail down a single outlook on the strength of the market for new revenue opportunities, like NFTs.
Even streaming—which has dominated the market for quite a few years now—is still a subject of debate, depending on perspective. For every industry commentator or record company executive lamenting the reduction of income due to the rise in streaming, there is an independent artist or tour manager who will argue that music’s overall revenue is at its highest since the early Aughts.
That being said, there’s no doubt the market has changed dramatically in recent years, particularly when it comes to income from touring, which on average accounts for about 75% of an artist’s income. But what happens during a global pandemic, when you can’t tour? According to some of the biggest names in music, you make NFTs.
What happens during a global pandemic, when you can’t tour? According to some of the biggest names in music, you make NFTs.
However, while the art community has monetised the idea of a single, unique object as a valuable collectible with investment potential, music has spent many years delivering as many affordable copies of their art as possible, to sell on the open market. So how do you create that same appetite for a premium one-off object in a music consumer, who is used to owning one edition of millions?
The solution for many musicians has been to partner with digital artists, creating exclusive soundscapes to accompany visual NFT artworks. Most recently, DJ and producer Dillon Francis paired up with artist Chad Knight for a release on Nifty Gateway. Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Tove Lo soundtracked an acid-tinged virtual bust in 3D called Crypto Tits.
Dance music icon Calvin Harris believes NFTs can “revolutionise the music industry”, after selling just one of the five pieces from his ‘Technofish’ series, created with music video director Emil Nava, for USD$108,000 (AUD $145,000). Even local producer Flume got in on the action, selling a 90-second artwork of a rainbow-coloured eye by Jonathan Zawada, soundtracked by his music, for USD$50,789 (AUD $68,000).
Perhaps the most successful NFT release within the music realm so far was from synth-pop pioneer Grimes, who sold a single NFT—named War Nymph for her mysterious alter ego—for USD$389,000 (AUD $521,000). This was sold along with two other pieces in an edition of 700 copies for USD$7,500 each (AUD $10,000). In total she raked in nearly USD$5.2million (AUD $6.96 million).
Sure, the dollar amounts sound impressive on paper—but is digital art accompanied by soundscapes really delivering on the potential of NFTs? Perhaps the project that gives us the best hint is the release of Kings of Leon’s latest album as an NFT.
The project that gives us the best hint of NFTs’ potential in music is the release of Kings of Leon’s latest album as an NFT.
At first glance, it seems like a simple case of a mega rock band jumping on a digital trend. After all, why would you buy an album as an NFT, when you could just buy it as… an album? But the devil is in the details. Not only did Kings of Leon sell three versions of the album with exclusive offers contained within, but one of them even included a particular touring perk—buy that NFT album version, and you’ll have front-row seats guaranteed. For life.
Now, here’s something music fans can truly appreciate: far from a highbrow digital art piece they might not really “get”, let alone display easily, is an offer of a real, life-long touring perk that has an intrinsic, easily understandable value attached—and genuine on-sell potential.
How Could NFTs Change the Music Industry?
The music industry is currently a heavily royalty-based system. Record sales, licensing deals, music use, streaming—they’re all closely monitored and tallied in order to deliver an income stream to the rights holders. While streaming ensures ongoing royalties, for example, by paying a tiny amount per stream, a physical record purchase has traditionally delivered a single payment to the royalty holder, no matter how many times you listen to the album. And if the fan who owns the record sells it—even potentially for more than they initially paid, depending on rarity—the royalty holder doesn’t get paid again. This is where NFTs come in.
Arguably, one of the most lucrative benefits of NFTs lies in the immutability of the blockchain code. Within that code you can include what is known as a “smart contract”. Smart contracts ensure that the artist earns ongoing royalties with each re-sale—which, as visual artists know, is a huge new area of income potential.
Arguably, one of the most lucrative benefits of NFTs lies in the immutability of the blockchain code.
Noted creators such as US sculptor Jeff Koons or Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei, for instance, may sell their pieces for huge amounts of money initially. But often many years later, when the pieces have doubled or tripled in price, they miss out on cashing in from that sale. With NFTs, the artist will receive a percentage—often around 10%—for any future sales as well. And you don’t even need to engage a third party to track those sales—a manager, for example, or in the case of music, a record company—because the blockchain does it for you.
Within the music realm, this presents some enticing opportunities for artists who have been lured into the record company system, based on the advantages of having the weight of their admin, royalties, PR, and marketing taken care of by someone else.
It’s not hard to see how something like the offer of front row seats for life, coded into a superfan NFT release, may increase in value over time as the artist grows in popularity. This adds an ongoing income stream for those willing to give the minting process a crack.
Some artists are even selling “shares” in their royalties—often for songs that haven’t even been released yet. In February, Canadian electronic producer Jacques Greene offered a share in the royalties of an unreleased track “Promise” as an NFT, in exchange for Ethereum.
“This NFT represents the AV clip,” he said about the release, “but also the publishing rights to the eventual song release […]. I got out of a long, pretty bad publishing deal with a big company last year—a big personal and professional victory!”
He sold the rights to a single buyer for just under USD$23,000 (AUD $31,000) at the time. Although the new owner will hold the copyright to publishing the song, Greene holds the right to approval.
Deals like this are just one of the reasons commentators believe NFTs could transform the way the music industry does business, forging a new path for independent artists in the wake of exciting technology developments. After all, if the music industry has learned one thing in recent years, it’s surely that when tech companies are involved, disruption will soon follow. In the end, it’s up to the record companies to innovate.
Harry Hayes, Digital Manager at [PIAS], agrees. “It’s definitely going to challenge [them],” he says. “In the short term, it’s going to be a lot of learning […] I feel like good record labels are always going ‘What’s next, and how can we be a part of that? How can we provide infrastructure for artists to take advantage of that opportunity? The risk is that, whilst labels might be trying to catch up, there could be a lot of new players that come in and say, ‘We know exactly what’s going on’.”
Hayes sees the potential for NFTs similarly to Callanan—as a luxury for superfans, and a way for them to show their support through unique collectibles and a sense of “ownership”. “The ultimate place I can see it getting to is that an artist is ‘owned’ by their fanbase,” he says. “That’s something that I’m shocked hasn’t happened a lot—I think fan clubs, and e-newsletters, and social media to a degree does that, but now that it’s embedded in Ethereum and the blockchain. It’s a financial investment.
“For example, I would have loved to have bought a Billie Eilish token when she was one year into her career—I would have been like, I want to get in on this, I want to show I was there from the start. I think that’s really appealing [for fans].”
Hayes is right. NFTs, beyond the monetary implications, deliver the capacity for fans to express their support for their favourite creators. So much so, it’s not hard to imagine artists being signed to deals based on successful NFT sales early in their career, in the same way YouTube subscribers were a luxury for young artist deals in the 2010s.
But is it truly possible that NFTs could cut out the need for a record company altogether? For the artists who are happy to go it alone, it’s no question. Will this throw out the balance of power within the industry, skewing it towards the artist, rather than big corporations?
Well, that depends on who you’re asking.
“I find this model has the potential to value fans that have a lot of money,” Zola Jesus told Pitchfork recently, of her own experiences with releasing NFTs. “The emphasis on wealth and finance in this space is pretty fundamental to what it is, which puts the art at risk of being inevitably controlled by capital—just like we have with corporate dominance in the music industry.”
Emerging Sydney R&B pop artist Gia Vorne has a more optimistic outlook of the fledgling industry. “It depends on which type of rich and powerful people have control. If you are in the right hands—people who really understand music, and are willing to make a better change for the industry—then I think NFTs are going to give the power to artists.”
“You’re creating a whole new element for people to experience… it’s adding this whole new direct line between [fans] and the artist. And also putting value back into the people who create the art, instead of the machine that puts it out.”
In the end, the exchange of money is really just an exchange of power, and with all these million dollar paydays flying around online, it’s hard not to agree with Vorne. For now, she rightly proclaims that the lure of NFTs for young artists lies squarely in the appeal of creative control—however illusory that may be.
“We’ve had the traditional way of releasing music, where you have an idea of the process, but it’s kind of trying to forget all of that and pave your own way and try something completely different—which can be a little bit daunting, especially for a small artist.”
“Everyone would love to stay as an independent artist. I would assume that people want to have as much power and control over their own art as possible.”
Meanwhile, for new artists keen to jump into the NFT space, though they may not have to answer to a panel of record company executives before cashing in on their creative output, they should also be wary of tech giants looking to disrupt their industry.
The veiled moral of this story, in essence, is: it’s time to choose your master.


Internet ‘trolls’ disrupt online dance session with offensive April Fools Day prank
PUBLISHED: 12:30 02 April 2020 | UPDATED: 10:23 06 April 2020
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An online dance session for older carers was hijacked this morning by teenagers who “descended en masse” into the virtual gathering sharing offensive and racist imagery.
About 50 people hacked into the Zoom session, run by dance teacher Rachel Sparks, using fake email addresses having all registered at the last moment.
Anne-Marie Payne from City and Hackney Carers Centre told the Gazette about the incident on April 1: “A bunch of internet trolls descended en masse, too quickly for us to boot them out of the session, and quickly started sharing their screens full of pictures of women taking their tops off, swastikas and more.”
Anne-Marie set up The Hackney Carers Collective for carers aged 50 plus so that older carers could collaborate on artistic projects.
Since the Coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown they have moved their dance sessions online.
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“We’re trying to reassure our carers that the internet is not a scary place and that connecting digitally during this time is still a good idea.
We’ve changed our settings so that it can’t happen again - you live and learn!” said Anne-Marie.
City and Hackney Carers Centre has post-poned most of its Carers Collective group activities and Brocals group gatherings due to Corona virus but will continue to host online dance sessions.
One on one counselling, coaching and advice sessions are still being offered via telephone, e-mail and Skype.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) was conceived by a team of neurosurgeons and physicists in Sweden about 50 years ago to deliver radiation to precise targets in the brain while minimizing injury to adjacent areas.
It uses sophisticated, 3-D-computerized imaging to precisely focus photon beams, delivering a highly-concentrated dose of radiation to a precise target in a single session. Stereotactic radiosurgery is not surgery, in the conventional sense, because there is no incision involved and general anesthesia is not required for adults. SRS works by distorting and destroying the DNA of tumor cells, much the same way as other forms of radiation. As a result, these cells lose their ability to reproduce and die.
Staged radiosurgery, also known as fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (FSR), is a process in which the total dose of stereotactic radiation is divided into several smaller doses of radiation, on separate days of treatment. Typically, this consists of two to five treatments. In some cases, staged treatment effectively kills the tumor while seemingly decreasing potential side effects compared with single-dose radiosurgery.
In order to precisely direct the radiation beams, a frame is placed on the patients head. Local anesthetic is administered, and the frame is secured to the skull by four sterile pins; the only discomfort is during the administration of the local anesthetic. The pins themselves do not cause pain if the area is well anesthetized. Additional analgesic medication, such as morphine, may be administered intravenously to facilitate patient comfort during the procedure.
A CT scan is obtained with contrast administration and is then merged or fused with an MRI of the brain that is usually obtained prior to the procedure. The CT complements the MRI, and together, the two studies improve the accuracy of the procedure. Children, or in some rare cases, adults, may require general anesthesia to perform this procedure in which case an anesthesiologist is present throughout. The treatment team is comprised of a number of specialized medical professionals: a radiation oncologist, neurosurgeon, medical radiation physicist, dosimetrist, radiation therapist and a radiation therapy nurse.
The neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist are the primary caregivers and are responsible for the safe and effective administration of radiation and completion of the procedure. They analyze the images and formulate a radiation plan with the rest of the team. Once finalized, the radiation is administered. The patient simply has to lie on a table, much like in a CT scanner, and the head frame is fixed securely to an apparatus on the table, where the radiation beams are precisely directed. Generally, treatment time for one tumor or lesion is in the range of 30 minutes — when more than one tumor is targeted, it may take longer. At the conclusion of the procedure, the frame is removed, a clean dressing is applied on the pin sites and the patient is discharged in the care of a family member or friend.
Steroid medication in the form of Decadron may be administered prior to the procedure and then continued for a brief period of time following the procedure. A routine follow-up with the neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist is generally set up. Additionally, a follow-up MRI of the brain is scheduled at the three-month mark to assess its effectiveness.
The alternative for patients with more than four metastatic tumors in the brain is known as whole-brain radiation therapy. While this is effective at killing tumor cells and providing this coverage to the entire brain, it can also affect normal brain cells and cause cognitive and intellectual decline; hence, it is reserved for those circumstances in which SRS is not an option.
In some instances, SRS may be used to supplement or boost the effects of whole-brain radiation. In other instances, SRS is advisable but the location of a tumor may be in close proximity to a critical structure, such as the optic nerves; in such cases, the radiation may be divided into fractions and delivered in the same precise targeted manner. This is known as stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), rather than SRS. The other difference between SRT and SRS is that with SRT, a mask made of a thermoplastic material may be used instead of the frame since the patient has to undergo several sessions of treatment.
Generally, SRS is reserved for tumors that are less than three centimeters in maximal diameter. The most common application of SRS in practice is for the treatment of metastatic brain tumors. Another very common application where SRS is very effective is in the treatment of small tumors arising from the vestibular nerve known as vestibular schwanomma (or acoustic neuroma).
Stereotactic radiosurgery is also a noninvasive treatment option for many patients with conditions such as: arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas, trigeminal neuralgia and various intracranial tumors.
An AVM is a tangle of abnormal and poorly formed blood vessels (arteries and veins) with a higher rate of bleeding than normal vessels. AVMs can occur anywhere in the body, but brain AVMs present substantial risks when they bleed. Dural AVMs occur in the covering of the brain and are an acquired disorder that may be triggered by an injury.
An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal channel or passage between an artery and a vein that causes a disruption of normal blood flow patterns. A person may be born with a congenital AVF or may develop an acquired fistula after birth, often caused by an injury that damages the arteries.
Although the effects of SRS on tumor tissue can be seen a few weeks after the procedure, it may take up to two years to see the effects of SRS on an AVM. When SRS is used to treat an AVM, an angiogram is obtained to improve the accuracy targeting the critical portions of the lesion. With AVMs, the nidus, or most concentrated portion of the AVM, is the critical target. It is preferable to keep the size of the target less than 3.5 centimeters. If the AVM nidus is larger, then SRS may be divided into more than one session to avoid complications. Another distinction with AVMs is that in some instances, prior to SRS, embolization of the AVM may be performed to reduce the blood flow within it.
Stereotactic radiosurgery may be a treatment option for select patients with some metastatic brain tumors that arise from other parts of the body (such as the lungs) and also for the following primary brain tumors:
- Anaplatic astrocytomas
- Pineal tumors
- Pituitary adenomas
- Vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas)
Stereotactic radiosurgery works in the same way as other forms of radiation treatment. The tumor is not removed, but radiation distorts the DNA of the tumor cells. As a result, these cells lose their ability to reproduce. Following treatment, benign tumors may shrink over a period of 18 months to two years. Malignant and metastatic tumors may shrink more rapidly, sometimes within a couple of months.
Meningioma is another tumor type that responds well to SRS. While surgery is the optimal treatment for meningiomas, those that involve critical structures, such as the cavernous sinus, or those that are located in areas of the brain where safe surgery to remove them is not possible, SRS has a useful role. It can also be used to treat any residual meningioma following surgery, especially if there is growth observed in that tumor remnant. In select cases, with careful consultation between the physicians caring for a patient, SRS may be used for primary brain tumors, such as gliomas, especially when they recur following standard radiation or chemotherapy.
Trigeminal neuralgia (or tic douloureux) is sometimes described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity. The pain typically involves the lower face and jaw, although sometimes it affects the area around the nose and above the eye. This intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain is caused by irritation of the trigeminal nerve, which sends branches to the forehead, cheek and lower jaw. It is usually limited to one side of the face.
Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers a single, highly concentrated dose of ionizing radiation to a small, precise target at the trigeminal nerve root. Over a period of time and as a result of radiation exposure, the slow formation of a lesion in the nerve interrupts transmission of pain signals to the brain. It is, however, critical that the procedure be done by a team experienced with this application of SRS, as the target is at the brainstem and there is a risk of injury, given the high dose of radiation used.
Complications from radiosurgery are few — pin-site bleeding or infection is rare, and swelling around a tumor may occur, which is why Decadron is administered. In rare instances, a seizure may occur; these are generally brief and self-limiting. Caregivers or family members are asked to simply make sure the patient is safe, to call 911 with their physician’s information and to bring them to the hospital for further care. An anti-seizure medication is administered and is usually quite effective in controlling any further seizures.
One late complication that may be seen is known as radiation necrosis: tumor cells killed by radiation but inadequately cleared by the body. In some instances, this can cause further brain swelling requiring additional or increased dose Decadron. In refractory cases, hyperbaric oxygen may be administered, or surgery considered to remove dead tissue. This is why it is important to have close follow-up with a neurosurgeon or radiation oncologist.
It is also possible for a tumor to recur in a different part of the brain, as SRS only targets a very focal area; in such instances, the SRS treatment may be repeated on the new areas of tumor growth. Due to limitations imposed by overlap of radiation beams coming in from different directions, it is generally recommended to limit the number of tumors treated in one session to four. At times, a neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist will extend that number but only with careful consultation and consideration for the patient’s age, tumor type, location of the tumors in the brain and prior treatment history.
At some centers, patients who have Parkinson's disease, epilepsy or some form of psychoneurosis (such as obsessive compulsive disorder) may be treated on an experimental basis with stereotactic radiosurgery. More recently, with the advent of frameless techniques, stereotactic radiosurgery is being used for spine lesions, more frequently metastatic lesions and less often, benign spine tumors.
Different modalities are available to deliver SRS. The most commonly used ones are the Gamma Knife and LINAC (Linear Accelerator) based systems, such as the CyberKnife® or X-Knife®. Each of these systems has advantages and disadvantages — but they share certain similarities — they all employ a radiation source, or generator, in order to deliver photons to a target and they use computerized algorithms and head frames (or custom-fitted thermoplastic masks) to deliver the radiation precisely.
After doctors attach a stereotactic frame to the patient's head with pins, CT or CAT scan and MRI are used to determine the precise location of the tumor in the patient's brain. Lesions from 5-40 millimeters can be treated with the Gamma Knife procedure. If the patient has an AVM, an angiogram and a CT scan are performed with the frame attached. The Gamma Knife consists of a sphere containing 201 Cobolt-60 sources, which are positioned so that the beams are targeted toward the patient's head. The patient's head is placed within a cavity in the instrument and covered by a helmet that narrows the beams, shielding the head from unwanted radiation. The radiation is controlled by the percentage of the 201 ports that are used, the number of exposures and the head position. Computer-guided dosimetry is specified to match the lesion. Different beam sizes are available by using different helmets with holes of various sizes. Lesions from 5-40 millimeters can be treated. Surgeons can perform multiple exposures by readjusting the helmet and head position to achieve different lesion shapes. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.
The initial steps in the Linear Accelerator (LINAC) procedure are similar to those in the Gamma Knife method. Doctors attach a stereotactic frame to the patient's head with pins, then use a CT, CAT scan or MRI to determine the precise location of the tumor in the patient's brain. Lesions up to 3.5 centimeters in diameter can be treated with the LINAC procedure. If the patient has an AVM, an angiogram and a CT scan are performed with the frame attached. Computer-guided dosimetry is specified to match the lesion. A cone that approximates the size of the lesion is placed in the collimator of the linear accelerator. Cones range in size from 12.5 millimeters to 40 millimeters.
The patient is placed lying on his or her back on the treatment couch of the linear accelerator. The head is secured to prevent movement during treatment. Radiation is targeted at the lesion from different directions in the form of arcs. The arc delivers a predetermined amount of radiation, and then the treatment couch is rotated along with the collimator housing the cone. This sequence continues until the therapy is complete. The number of arcs used varies from at least four to six, and the treatment takes approximately 30 minutes. Some devices, such as the CyberKnife, do not use frames, but hold the head in place using masks instead.
Multiple manufacturers make this type of machine, which have brand names such as Peacock®, X-Knife, CyberKnife, Clinac®, etc.
Different health-care centers have different systems, and their efficacy in the treatment of the tumors and lesions mentioned above is similar. In some health-care centers, proton-beam therapy may be available. This is a sophisticated form of radiation that uses similar precision targeting as the other systems mentioned above. However, it uses protons rather than photons. Protons have different physical properties compared to photons — for some tumors, this may be an advantage and referral to a proton beam therapy center is an option.
However, the biological effectiveness of protons is similar to photons and for most brain tumors, standard photon beam therapy is effective, has an excellent track record and is the modality used.
This technology makes it possible for neurosurgeons to reach the deepest recesses of the brain and correct disorders not treatable with conventional surgery. Since there is no incision, there are minimal surgical risks and little discomfort. Adult patients may be lightly sedated but are awake throughout the procedure. Hospitalization is short and at most, requires an overnight stay. The majority of patients are treated on an outpatient basis. As a result, patients experience less discomfort and have much shorter recovery periods than having undergone conventional surgery.
Following stereotactic radiosurgery, bandages are placed over the pin sites from the stereotactic frame, and the bandages should be removed the following day. Patients may be observed for a specified time after the treatment before they go home, or they may be kept in the hospital overnight for observation. Some people experience minimal tenderness around the pin sites. Occasionally, swelling also may occur around the pin sites. Most patients can return to their usual activities the following day if swelling is not bothersome.
Each situation must be carefully individualized with close consultation between the patient, the neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist, which is essential in order to decide upon the best treatment plan. Customarily, the neurosurgeon will want to see the patient in the office about one month after the procedure. A neurological examination will be performed. Often, a diagnostic test, such as a CT scan or MRI, will be performed about six months after the procedure to check on the status of the radiated area. These changes may need between one to three years to take effect.
- Evidence-based Guidelines for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Status and Future Directions, AANS Neurosurgeon
- Image-guided Volumetric Stereotactic Removal of Tumors, AANS Neurosurgeon
- The Genesis of Image-guided Radiation, AANS Neurosurgeon
The AANS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products or physicians referenced in these patient fact sheets. This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific neurosurgical advice or assistance should consult his or her neurosurgeon, or locate one in your area through the AANS’ Find a Board-certified Neurosurgeon online tool.

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(Updated on 9/6/14) Bipartisanship or libertarianism. Those were the two primary messages from the half-dozen congressional candidates participating in Tuesday’s Arlington Civic Federation candidates forum.
Democrat Don Beyer, the odds-on favorite in the race to replace retiring Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.), stuck to the “proven, principled progressive” theme of his successful primary campaign, while also promising to work across the aisle.
“Anything I need to get done in my first term will likely have to be done with Republicans,” Beyer said, acknowledging the GOP’s majority in the House and potential future majority in the Senate. “This is a very important reason why I want to run… I want to go there as a strong Northern Virginia Democrat to work across party lines.”
Beyer, a former Virginia lieutenant governor and U.S. ambassador under President Obama, also touted his business acumen as co-owner of his eponymous car dealership chain.
“We need to build a new American economy, based on the deepest possible investments in human capital,” he said, while listing a litany of his progressive positions: support for a national carbon tax, tighter gun controls focusing on criminals and the mentally ill, making “improvements” to Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act), universal pre-kindergarten, marriage equality and immigration reform.
Republican Micah Edmond, a former Marine Corps officer, said bipartisanship and a balanced budget would be his first order of business in Congress.
“I see my campaign as a mission to make the American dream achievable again for all people,” he said. “If elected, my top priority will be to work with Republicans and Democrats alike to [enact] a 10-year economic plan that ends sequestration, allows us to pay down our debt responsibly, balances our budget, reforms our tax code, strengthens our entitlement system and allows us to… [make] direct investment into… education, infrastructure and national security.”
“I’m working hard to earn your vote,” Edmond told the packed crowd. A South Carolina native who served as a senior staffer for members of the House Armed Services Committee after leaving the Marine Corps, Edmond described himself as a “pragmatic problem solver.”
Jeffrey Carson, a Libertarian whose website sports an illustration of a star-spangled porcupine, was true to form as the evening’s prickly firebrand.
A former U.S. Army captain, Carson decried the nation’s “meddlesome, haphazard and dangerous interventionist foreign policy; our failed and unconstitutional drug war; NSA domestic spying; militarized police forces and the erosion of our civil liberties.” He accused Edmond of talking about lower taxes while proposing spending hikes rather than spending cuts, then accused Beyer of ignoring the problem of the national debt altogether.
Carson said he would “strip Congress of its power to overspend” by passing a business cycle-balanced budget amendment to stimulate the economy.
“We continue to allow our politicians to continue kicking the can down the road for another year, another election cycle, another generation,” he said. “Is it scary to face these problems head on? You bet.”
Gerard Blais, a candidate under the banner of the Independent Green party, espoused many of the libertarian ideals of Carson, with a pro-transit and social spending twist. He kept his remarks brief in comparison to his fellow candidates.
“I was inspired to run when, working as an intelligence analyst for the U.S. government, I noticed our flawed strategies continuing to fail abroad,” Blais said in his opening statement. “That’s why I would support an immediate pullout from all wars of aggression and choice abroad. I would also support drug legalization… a massive increase in public transportation, universal healthcare and an elimination of the federal income tax on the first $100,000 of income.”
Blais added a free college education and immigration reform to the list of policies he would pursue.
“As an IT worker, I enjoy a very bloated salary” because we’re not allowing enough skilled workers in, he said. “More immigrants will pay more U.S. taxes.”
Gwendolyn Beck, who’s running for Moran’s seat as an independent, said she wants to help facilitate compromise between the two parties.
“I think everyone is disappointed with the gridlock in Congress,” she said. “The Republicans and the Democrats are not talking to each other. I decided to run because I believe that we need to build badly needed coalitions in Congress.”
Beck, who lives near Rosslyn and describes herself as “fiscally responsible, socially inclusive,” said she is “very concerned about the waste of taxpayer money” and wants to fight for the rights of “seniors, children, women — everybody.”
Also participating in the candidates forum was Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Robert Sarvis. Democratic incumbent Mark Warner and Republican Ed Gillespie declined their invitations.
Torrez Murder Trial Begins — The murder trial of Jorge Torrez, the ex-Marine accused of killing Navy petty officer Amanda Jean Snell on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, has gotten underway. Torrez is already serving multiple life sentences after being convicted in Arlington of rape and numerous other charges. [Washington Post]
Anti-Streetcar Group Blasts County Study — The group Arlingtonians for Sensible Transit has released a list of the “top 15 reasons” a county-funded study on the costs and benefits of a streetcar system is “another waste of taxpayers’ money.” AST says the study is biased and lacking in original research. [Arlingtonians for Sensible Transit]
Arlington Named One of the Worst Rental Investments — Those who invest in rental properties in Arlington only receive a 5 percent return on their investment, making it No. 11 on the list of worst markets for returns for landlords. That’s according to a list compiled by the firm RealtyTrac. [Washington Business Journal]
Authors to Speak at Central Library — Acclaimed authors Ann Beattie and Richard Ford will speak at Arlington Central Library this month as part of the annual Arlington Reads initiative. The Arlington Reads theme this year is “Dazed and Confused: Two Great Writers on Boomer Angst.” Beattie will speak at Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street) on April 10 and Ford will speak on April 24. [Arlington County]
Civic Federation Calls for Tax Cut – The Arlington County Civic Federation voted yesterday to recommend a 3-cent or more cut in the county’s property tax rate. The rate currently stands at $1.006 per $100 in assessed value. One civic federation delegate said the group’s vote sends a message to county government: “Rein it in a little bit.” [InsideNoVa]
The debate, at the Arlington Civic Federation’s monthly meeting, was relatively short and did not give the candidates much time to delve deeply into issues. But by and large, Republican- and Green-endorsed independent candidate John Vihstadt tried to position himself as a choice that would be palatable for local Democrats who oppose the county’s big-ticket streetcar and aquatics center projects.
“I don’t want to upset the applecart, I just want to rearrange some of those apples,” said Vihstadt, who arguably has the best shot at being elected to the Board of any non-Democrat in years. “[My wife and I] love Arlington, we want to give back to Arlington.”
Vihstadt said he uses mass transit to commute on a daily basis, but “this $310 million streetcar is not the way to go on Columbia Pike.” He instead said he favors “a modified form of bus rapid transit.”
Vihstadt also differed from the current County Board in calling for an independent county auditor, by wanting to “break down the silos” between county government and Arlington Public Schools, and by suggesting that he opposes some of the development currently taking place in Arlington.
“I have serious differences with this Board about density and where that is taking our county right now,” he said to applause from the Civic Federation delegates.
Vihstadt, however, was also careful to point out areas where he agrees with the County Board. He supports gay marriage, increased spending on schools, and the new homeless services center in Courthouse.
“I support the new homeless shelter,” he said. “On balance I think it’s the right place and the right thing to do.”
“I’m not going to hide my Republican background, but i’m running as an independent,” Vihstadt said. “I’m running to add balance… because we need to recalibrate our spending priorities. We have to concentrate on core services like public education… roads and infrastructure maintenance… and neighborhood quality of life.”
“I’m giving voice to so many people across the political spectrum who are frustrated, who are concerned about where we are going as a county and where we are spending of our dollars at a time of skyrocketing school enrollment,” he said, pledging to be “fair, even-handed, bridge-building and nonpartisan.”
Democrat Alan Howze enters the race as the odds-on favorite thanks to the party’s well-honed get-out-the-vote effort, which will be needed as the race will be decided by a special election. Howze largely toed the party line — supporting a social safety, affordable housing, a “progressive community,” etc. — but suggested that he would be a bit more cautious when it comes to spending and a bit more aggressive when it comes to economic development.
Asked about something about which he disagreed with the County Board, Howze said the design and cost of the $1.6 million James Hunter dog park in Clarendon “well exceeded what was needed for the space and the community.”
Howze touted his private sector experience working at IBM and said he would work to “help strengthen the commercial base in Arlington,” thus combating rising office vacancy rates.
Like Vihstadt, Howze said he supports gay marriage, the county’s new homeless shelter, and increased spending on schools. (“Rising school enrollment is the biggest challenge facing our community,” he said.) Howze, however, supports the Columbia Pike streetcar project and has said he would like to see the Long Bridge Park aquatics center built provided it doesn’t exceed its original $79 million budget.
“We need to improve our community,” he said. “We can’t give any project a blank check, but neither can we stand still. I’m not chicken little… the sky is not falling. We can’t just say no — no is not a solution. Short term solutions that are politically expedient today but don’t lead to long-term prosperity.”
A public memorial service will be held for long-time Arlington civic activist Robert “Bob” Atkins early next month.
The memorial service will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, at Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street), according to Atkins’ friend and fellow Civic Federation delegate Suzanne Sundberg. Atkins died peacefully at his Bluemont home on Monday, Dec. 9.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VORA (Virginia Organizations Responding to AIDS) — at VORA Main Office, P.O. Box 4780, Woodbridge, Va. 22194 — or to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington — at AWLA, Attention: Development Manager, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, Va. 22206.
Pedestrian Struck on Route 1 — Added at 9:15 a.m. — The southbound lanes of Route 1 were closed this morning while police investigated a serious pedestrian accident. A pedestrian was reported struck by a car between 20th Street and 23rd Street overnight. [WJLA]
Civ Fed Considering Televising Meetings — The Arlington County Civic Federation, which has been trying to retain its relevance in the 21st century, is considering televising its meetings either on local cable or the internet. [Sun Gazette]
Firefighters Collecting Money for Kids’ Coats — Arlington County firefighters have launched a fundraising drive online intended to help buy winter coats for children in need in Arlington. [Operation Warm]
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If you missed the story in the midst of all the federal government slowdown news, the Civic Federation passed a resolution calling on the county to hire an internal, independent auditor. The vote was 40-2.
This idea is about more than the well-documented trolley cost under-estimate and the super stop fiasco. Arlington has an annual budget of more than $1 billion, hundreds of millions in cash on hand, and county debt of around $1 billion. Taxpayers simply deserve to receive financial information from an independent voice, similar to federal government offices of inspector general (OIG).
Like federal OIG offices, it is the hope of many of us who believe strongly in this concept, that new auditors will be given autonomy from the County Manager and County Board. Otherwise, taxpayers cannot have full confidence that findings were not in any way compromised by the chain of command.
Unlike the current budget impasse in Washington, the call for additional transparency and accountability from our county government is not a partisan issue. If you look at the Civic Federation executive committee, it is led by former Republican County Board candidate Michael McMenamin, but also has former Democratic County Board candidate Kim Klingler as a member. And of course, you cannot get 95 percent of the votes at the Civic Federation on a resolution without receiving votes from across the ideological spectrum.
The big question remaining is, why does the County Board continue to reject this idea?
One excuse most certain to be offered by the board is that we cannot afford it. To that I would respond — the Arlington County Board spent $1 million on a bus stop. And, the County Board will spend millions in closeout funds next month.
We deserve, and can afford, an inspector general to account for how each dollar is spent. If our elected officials do not provide this accountability, we can only assume the County Board and County Manager prefer to maintain total control over the dissemination of information about our taxpayer dollars are being spent.
Mark Kelly is a former Arlington GOP Chairman and two-time Republican candidate for Arlington County Board.
Z-Burger to End Free Burger Promotion — Z-Burger is ending its free burger promotion for furloughed federal workers. The local burger chain says they’ve given away more than $60,000 worth of burgers to more than 15,000 federal workers. The company says it’s losing too much money to continue, so the giveaway will end tonight (Thursday). “In order for us to stay in business, we had to make the hard choice,” said owner Peter Tabibian.
New Townhouses Coming to Westover — A new townhouse development is coming to the Westover neighborhood. The Westover Place townhomes are replacing a series of aging but mixed-income low-rise apartment buildings on N. Kensington Street. Prices for new homes in the development start in the $800′s. [Arlington Housing Report]
CivFed Calls for County Audit Staff — Delegates to the Arlington County Civic Federation voted 40-2 this week on a resolution that calls for Arlington to hire an independent, internal auditing and financial control staff. [Sun Gazette]
WRIT Buys Crystal City Building — Washington Real Estate Investment Trust has purchased The Paramount, a 17-story apartment building at 1425 S. Eads Street, for $48 million. [Globe St.]
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Using Cash to Entice Youth Civic Involvement — The Arlington County Civic Federation will spend $2,000 over the next year as cash incentives to get high school-aged youth interested in civic involvement. Organizers hope the program brings “an infusion of fresh thinking and new ideas” to the organization. [Sun Gazette]
More Metro Delays This Weekend — Metrorail riders should expect some delays this weekend. Trains on the Orange, Blue, Yellow and Green lines will run every 18 minutes due to track work, platform replacement and Silver Line testing (between East and West Falls Church). [WMATA]
I-395 HOV Closure — The I-395 HOV lanes will be closed from Friday night until 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The closure will allow work on the 95 Express lanes, weather permitting.
Free Donut at Dunkin’ Donuts Today — In honor of “National Donut Day,” Dunkin’ Donuts is offering a free donut with any beverage purchase.
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Arraignment for Air Force Officer — Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, the airman who was removed from his post as head of the Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program after being accused of sexual battery in Crystal City, is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon in an Arlington County courtroom. While the Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney office is prosecuting the case, the Air Force has the option of bringing its own case against Krusinski. [Associated Press]
CivFed Opposes Tree Removal at Cemetery — The Arlington County Civic Federation voted Tuesday to oppose a plan to remove 800 trees at Arlington National Cemetery in order to make way for about 30,000 in-ground burial spots and niche spaces. The resolution asks Arlington’s congressional delegation to sponsor legislation to stop the plan and asks the County Board to officially support the legislation. [Sun Gazette]
Four Students Earn Nat’l Merit Scholarships — Four Arlington students have been awarded National Merit Scholarships. The students receiving the $2,500 scholarships are: Ariel Bobbett and Elizabeth Roy of Washington-Lee High School, Nicole Orttung of Yorktown High School, and Robert C. Wharton of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. [Arlington Public Schools]
Day One of School Board Caucus — The first day of the Arlington County Democratic Committee endorsement caucus for School Board will take place tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Drew Model Elementary School (3500 23rd Street S.). The second day of party voting will take place on Saturday. Incumbent James Lander is facing off against challenger Barbara Kanninen for the Democratic endorsement. [Arlington Democrats]
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Suzanne Smith Sundberg, a member of the Arlington County Civic Federation Revenues and Expenditures Committee, has written an eight page report detailing what she characterizes as a lack of audit oversight over the county’s finances.
The county eliminated two internal auditing positions during budget cuts in 2010, Sundberg writes, a move that raised red flags with her committee at the time. Recent news items have supported their concern and point to need to create a permanent internal auditing office, she says.
“Recent events in Arlington County — mounting discontent over the ongoing taxpayer support devoted to keeping the Artisphere afloat, taxpayers’ demonstrated opposition to the Columbia Pike streetcar at the recent town hall, and the public outcry over the eye‐popping $1 million price tag for a single bus Super Stop — provide clear evidence that citizens are losing confidence in their local government and its ability to utilize resources in an efficient, effective, and practical manner,” Sundberg writes.
The county employs an external auditing firm, CliftonLarsonAllen. Sundberg, however, pointed to the case of an Arlington County employee convicted of embezzling $12,000 from the county fair as evidence that external auditing is not comprehensive enough to catch many financial irregularities.
County Manager Barbara Donnellan has included $250,000 in one-time funds for “an internal audit function in the Department of Management and Finance” in her proposed FY 2014 budget – still subject to County Board approval – but Sundberg says that doesn’t go far enough.
“Although it’s a welcome step in the right direction, the County Manager’s proposal in her FY 2014 budget is vague and appears insufficient to support the establishment of a robust, permanent internal audit function in Arlington County,” she writes. “No effective internal audit function can ever be established if it is treated as an afterthought, subject to elimination or significant reduction when money is tight. In fact, the most advantageous time to have a strong, independent audit function is during economic downturns when difficult choices must be made and every dollar counts.”
Sundberg suggests that Arlington look to Fairfax County or Montgomery County for examples of effective internal auditing mechanisms.
Fairfax County has two separate internal auditing offices. Montgomery County created an Office of the Inspector General in 1997. Sundberg cites data suggesting that both counties save millions of dollars annually thanks to their internal controls. Arlington, she says, should do the same.
“If Arlington County cannot or will not provide sufficient resources, authority, and independence to sustain a robust and permanent internal audit function, then the establishment of an office of inspector general or special independent auditor — or whatever statutory option may be available — is all the more necessary,” she writes.
Sundberg’s report represents her own analysis and opinion. It has not been endorsed by the Civic Federation.
Bill Would Ban Cell Phone Use While Driving in School Zones — Sen. Janet Howell (D) has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to use a cell phone while driving in a school zone or school crossing zone. Violations will be considered a traffic infraction and will be punishable by a fine of up to $250. [Richmond Sunlight]
Brink Supports Two-Term Va. Governor — Del. Bob Brink (D) of Arlington is one of several General Assembly lawmakers to introduce or patron a constitutional amendment that would allow the governor of Virginia to serve a second term. If passed, the amendment will take effect for the governor elected in 2017. [Richmond Sunlight]
USS Arlington Crew Members Get Decal Vote — Crew members of the USS Arlington, set to be commissioned soon, will get a vote on the new Arlington County parking decal. This year, the contest challenged entrants to design a decal incorporating the USS Arlington. Voting is open through Jan. 21. [Sun Gazette]
Civic Federation Supports LEAP — The Arlington County Civic Federation has approved a resolution to promote the non-profit Local Energy Alliance Program, or LEAP, which offers free home energy efficiency assessments to homeowners, along with cash rebates for energy efficiency measures. [Arlington Mercury]
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Civic Federation Endorses All Bonds — The Arlington County Civic Federation has voted to endorse all four bonds on the Nov. 6 ballot. The Civic Federation voted by a narrow 26-22 margin to support the $50.5 million parks and recreation bond, which includes more than $40 million for a new aquatics center at Long Brige Park. [Sun Gazette]
Boxing Match Coming to Ft. Myer — A boxing match will be held at the Smith Gymnasium on Joint Base Myer/Henderson Hall on Saturday. The match will feature a number of local boxers, including heavyweight Duane Mobley and lightweight Terron “The Kid” Grant. Tickets are $30 and doors open at 6:00 p.m. [Boxing Along the Beltway, JBMHH]
Library Sets New Summer Reading Record — Arlington Public Library’s summer reading program set another participation record this year. According to the library, 7,415 kids registered for the program and some 30,000 books throughout the course of the summer.
Confederate ‘Gray Ghost’ Lived in Arlington — In a bit of local Civil War lore, columnist Charlie Clark and Arlington historian Kathryn Holt Springston recount how the legendary Confederate raider John S. Mosby lived in Arlington later in life. [Falls Church News-Press]
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CivFed Wants Separate Vote on Aquatics Center – The Arlington County Civic Federation would like the County Board to make the $42.5 million Long Bridge Park aquatics center project a standalone bond vote in November. County Manager Barbara Donnellan had proposed that that the project be included in a larger park bond that will go to Arlington voter on Nov. 6. [Sun Gazette]
Arlington Garbage Survey — The Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau is seeking feedback on its trash and recycling collection services. From an email: “The County would like your input on trash and recycling services. We invite you to take this ten minute Trash and Recycling Survey and help us determine the best way to meet the County’s waste management needs. Results will be used to assess our current services and offerings.” [Survey Monkey]
Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Tomorrow — The Arlington County Democratic Committee will hold its annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner tomorrow (Friday). The keynote speaker at the event is former Virginia First Lady Anne Holton, wife of current U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine. Tickets to the event, held at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel in Ballston, are $125. [Arlington Democrats]
Last night, the Arlington County Civic Federation debated a proposed resolution regarding raising backyard chickens, but it didn’t get very far.
Jim Pebley, a member from the Waycroft-Woodlawn Civic Association, had proposed the resolution, which opposes changing the county ordinance in order to allow residents to raise chickens.
Currently, livestock or poultry must be kept at least 100 feet away from a property owner’s street and lot lines, which is a difficult feat considering the size of lots in Arlington. A group called the Arlington Egg Project has proposed eliminating that restriction so that residents can raise egg-laying hens in their backyards. The county’s recently-formed Urban Agriculture Task Force is tackling the issue and is expected to make recommendations to the County Board by early next year.
Pebley gave a presentation explaining why it would be detrimental to the community to allow backyard chickens. In addition to irking neighbors with noise, Pebley contends chickens in backyards would attract rodents, pose a health risk and pollute groundwater that drains to the Chesapeake. He said the chickens and their waste also produce odors, which would bother neighbors.
“The smell is unavoidable,” said Pebley. “This just really borders on nonsense.”
He also said it would be difficult for the county to enforce regulations for raising chickens, due to the animals being hidden in backyards. That, he believes, would push neighbors to report each other to authorities.
“You aren’t going to have any more staff to enforce this. Neighbors are going to have to be the ones who enforce it,” Pebley said. “We’re going to have to turn the neighbors into police.”
Ed Fendley, co-founder of the Arlington Egg Project, gave a presentation in favor of backyard chickens. He said the group is interested in allowing a limited number of hens, but not roosters. He explained that with a limited number of hens, waste problems and noise would be minimal.
Fendley doesn’t believe the proper avenues have been followed to get information about urban agriculture out to the public. He asked the Civic Federation members to keep an open mind and to let the facts get out as part of the proper process.
“The Arlington Egg Project wants to foster a community conversation about backyard hens,” said Fendley. “All we’re asking you to do tonight is reserve judgment, we’re not asking you to join us.”
Fendley said the group is gaining support and more than 1,000 people have signed a petition requesting that Arlington allow backyard hens.
In addition to disagreeing with the way the backyard hen issue is being addressed, Fendley contends the Civic Federation’s resolution is unbalanced and biased as currently written.
“Let’s believe in Arlington, and let’s let the process work,” Fendley said. “If you believe in that process and if you believe in facts, then I ask that you join me in voting against this premature resolution.”
As it turns out, there wouldn’t be a vote on approving the resolution due to member concerns.
Civic Federation Budget Proposal — The Arlington County Civic Federation has unanimously approved its own vision for the county’s budget. The Civic Federation’s budget proposal would hold the current real estate tax rate steady, while providing more money for schools and public safety, funding an inspector general position and eliminating 16 long-vacant county government positions. The Civic Federation also voted 30-12 for a motion calling on the county to close Rosslyn’s Artisphere by the end of the year unless significant progress is made in turning around the struggling cultural center’s finances. [Sun Gazette]
Streetcar Stalemate with Alexandria — Arlington County’s plan to build a streetcar line from Crystal City to Potomac Yard is facing resistance from Alexandria. While Arlington has financing for the streetcar lined up, Alexandria says they don’t have the money for a streetcar line — and would like the planned Crystal City/Potomac Yard transit corridor to remain a bus rapid transit system for the foreseeable future. [WAMU]
Thousands Sign Up for Housing Aid — Arlington County opened up its waiting list for federal Section 8 housing assistance for one day, after keeping the list closed for the past seven years. In that one day the county received 5,300 pre-applications from those seeking rent assistance. [Patch]
Fund Set Up to House the Homeless — The Arlington Community Foundation has announced a $500,000 private gift that will allow it to create a new fund for the 100 Homes campaign against homelessness. With a $500,000 match from Arlington County, the $1 million public/private partnership will be “dedicated to housing Arlington’s most vulnerable citizens.” [Arlington Community Foundation]

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North Carolina public transportation employees will now have access to a training program that will help them to recognize and respond if they suspect human trafficking.
“Human traffickers frequently use public transportation to move their victims because it’s inexpensive and provides for greater anonymity,” said Julie White, North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) deputy secretary for multi-modal transportation. “That’s why it’s critically important that front-line staff and operators of our public transit vehicles know what to look for and how to respond, if they even suspect they’re witnessing human trafficking.”
NCDOT’s Integrated mobility division used a $120,000 federal grant awarded in 2019 to develop and deliver training on human trafficking for public transit providers statewide. Since then, IMD designed a web training course tailored for transit employees that will be required for all North Carolina public transportation agencies. The grant was awarded by the Federal Transit Administration’s Innovations in Public Safety.
In addition, IMD created posters to be distributed across the state and a public service announcment to be used in conjunction with the online training program. These materials educate public transit employees and members of the public about the common warning signs of human trafficking and how to report concerns.
Human trafficking is a widespread problem and the second largest criminal activity in the world. In 2022, North Carolina ranked ninth in the nation for human trafficking according to a report released by the National Human Trafficking Hotline.


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We are making a renewed appeal for sightings or information to help us find missing 82-year-old man Fred Gibson.
Fred was last seen about in Woodhall Spa on Thursday afternoon (28 November) about 1.45pm.
His family have released a new photograph of him, in the hope that it may help bring fresh information as to his whereabouts.
Fred is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, with short hair. He was wearing a blue top, jeans and a sleeveless shooting jacket.
His car, an Audi Q5, was parked at 3.15pm on Thursday close to the Railway Inn at Kirkstead Bridge.
If you have information, please contact us on 101 quoting Incident 384 of 28 November.
Reference: Incident 384 of 28 November
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You’ve probably already seen this online somewhere – after all, it’s everywhere – but I couldn’t resist posting it regardless.
For the uninitiated, this is Eduard Khil, also known as Edward Hill, but most commonly as ‘The Trololo Guy’. This is sweeping the Internet like wildfire, and being referred to as the Russian Rickroll. And it’s magnificent.
Khil has actually been tracked down and explained that the song came about due to Russian censorship meaning simple melodies were easier to sing than actual lyrics. Hence the vocalized song.
Without Khil wandering around miming and looking strange, the phenomenon wouldn’t have taken off. As it is, there are hundreds of parodies popping up as a tribute to ‘The Trololo Guy’. Of which, I’ll be featuring a couple over the next few days.


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Miniature replica of a full-size LP Conga featuring artwork from Santana’s album, Supernatural.
There is only one Richie Gajate-Garcia and LP’s new signature series congas and bongos are as unique and inspiring as their namesake.
In honor of his memory, LP has proudly followed through with his family and completed the project we started with him—the new Raul Rekow Signature Top Tuning Quinto.


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Cloud Peak Energy Inc has received $-0.05 as the consensus Earnings Estimate for the Quarter ending on Dec 2016 ,According to the estimate provided by 4 Financial Advisor in the Stock Trading Firms. Among 4 Analysts, Bottom line EPS Estimate for the current quarter is $-0.13 while the top line estimate is $0.01 , a key information to consider for Day Trading and investing in stocks. The EPS growth rate is projected at -112.84%.
Cloud Peak Energy Inc reported better than expected with a surprise EPS of 150% or $0.18 during its most recent quarterly earnings. The Actual EPS was $0.06 compared to the Estimated EPS of $-0.12.
Cloud Peak Energy Inc has a Price to Earnings ratio of 15.55 for the trailing twelve month period. The price to book ratio of the company for the most recent quarter is 0.39. For the Most Recent Fiscal Year, Cloud Peak Energy Inc has a price to cash ratio of 3.61. For the Trailing twelve month period, company showed a Net Profit Margin of -19.07% and Return on Equity of the stock is 2.6%.
In the last quarter, Cloud Peak Energy Inc reported Annual Earnings of $0.06. Based on the filings, last years Annual Earnings was, $0.28. In the last Quarter, CLD reported a surprise Earnings per Share of 150% . The consensus estimate for current quarter is $-0.05 and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $-0.08. For the Next fiscal year, the estimate is $0.12 based on the consensus.
Cloud Peak Energy Inc (NYSE:CLD) stock ended Tuesday session in the red zone in a volatile trading. The stock closed down 0.22 points or 3.72% at $5.69 with 2,127,624 shares getting traded. Post opening the session at $5.95, the shares hit an intraday low of $5.53 and an intraday high of $5.95 and the price was in this range throughout the day. The company has a market cap of $350 million and the number of outstanding shares has been calculated to be 61,455,684 shares. The 52-week high of Cloud Peak Energy Inc (NYSE:CLD) is $8.035 and the 52-week low is $1.32.
Cloud Peak Energy operates as a producer of low sulfur, high quality, sub-bituminous coal in the United States. It owns and operates three surface coal mines in the Powder River Basin named: Antelope, Cordero Rojo and the Spring Creek Mine. The Antelope Mine and Cordero Rojo Mine are located in Wyoming and the Spring Creek Mine is located near Decker, Montana. The company is headquartered in Gillette, Wyoming.

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A bus carrying Russian army pilots has exploded in the Mozdok region of North Ossetia. As a Rosbalt correspondent was informed at the Russian Interior Ministry, 15 people have already been confirmed dead. A ministry spokesman said the explosion took place at about 7:30 local time this morning. Five of the victims were pilots and two were civilians. The identity of the others is still not known. The pilots were travelling to an airbase in Mozdok, the ministry spokesman added.
Those who convientenly blame Muslims and Islam for "extremism" and "terrorism" should rethink and read the living history for truth, honesty and justice
Brenton Tarrant, the shooter from New Zealand's Christchurch, was not a lone wolf. The West has missed out an important point - the formation of organised Christian extremism


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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Stanford University Hospital
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University of California Hospitals
Voted by Peers as Best Plastic Surgeon in New York City for Corrective Facial Surgery
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Rose EH. Resurfacing of Difficult Soft Tissue Defects of the Hand with Arterialized Island Flaps from the Lateral Surface of Nearby Digits Preserving Donor Sensibility. Plast Reconstr Surg 1983; 72: 848-857.
Rose EH, Buncke HJ. Selective Finger Transplantation and Primary Metacarpal Ray Resection in Multi-digit Amputations of the Hand. J Hand Surg 1983; 8: 178-184.
Rose EH, Lavey EB. Correction of Bilateral Breast Hypoplasia and Pectus Excavatum with Single-unit Customized Silicone Implant. Plast Reconstr Surg 1983; 72: 234-246.
Rose EH. Reconstruction of Central Meta-carpal Ray Defects of the Hand with a Free Vascularized Double Metatarsal and Metatarsophalangeal Joint Transfer. J Hand Surg 1984; 9: 28-31.
Rose EH, Kowalski TA. Restoration of Sensibility of Anesthetic Scarred Digits with Free Vascularized Nerve Grafts from the Dorsum of the Foot. J Hand Surg 1985 July; 10A: 514-521.
Rose EH. Nipple Reconstruction with Four Lobe Composite Auricular Graft. Annals of Plast Surg 1987; 15: 78-81.
Rose EH, Vistnes LM. Unilateral Invasive Xanthelasma Palpebrum. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 1987; 3: 91-94.
Rose EH, Norris MS, Kowalski TA, Lucas A, Fleegler EJ. Microsurgical Management of Complex Fingertip Injuries: Comparison to Conventional Skin Grafting. J Reconstr Microsurg 1988; 4: 89-98.
Rose EH. Revascularization of digits after prolonged ischemia: Invited discussion. J Reconstr Microsurg 1988; 4: 137-138.
Rose EH, Norris MS, Kowalski TA. The 'reverse neurovenous' arterialized nerve graft in digital nerve reconstruction across scarred beds. Plast Reconstr Surg 1989; 83: 593-602.
Rose EH, Norris MS, Kowalski TA. The 'CAP' technique non-microsurgical reattachment of fingertip amputations. J Hand Surg 1989; 14: 513-518.
Rose EH. Massive Foreign Body Implantation to the Shoulder and Chest Wall. Ann Plast Surg 1990; 24: 451-454.
Rose EH, Norris MS. The Versatile Temporoparietal Fascial Flap: Adaptability to a Variety of Composite Defects. Plast Reconstr Surg 1990; 85: 124-132.
Rose EH. Free Groin Flaps in Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Extremity: Invited Discussion. J Reconstr Microsurg 1991; 7: 197-198.
Rose EH, Norris MS, Kowalski TA, Lucas A, Fleegler EJ. The Palmaris Brevis Turnover Flap as an Adjunct to Internal Neurolysis of the Chronically Scarred Median Nerve in Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. J Hand Surgery 1991; 16A: 191-201.
Rose EH, Norris MS, Rosen JM. The Application of High Tech 3-D Imaging and Computer Generated Models in Complex Facial Reconstruction with Vascularized Bone Grafts. Plast Reconstr Surg 1993; 91: 252.
Rose EH. Aesthetic Restoration of the Severely Disfigured Face in Burn Victims: A Comprehensive Strategy. Plast Reconstr Surg 1995; 96: 1573.
Rose EH. The use of palmaris brevis flap in recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Clinics 1996; 12: 389-395.
Rose EH. Three Dimensional Combined Flaps for Reconstruction of Complex Facial Defects Following Cancer Ablation: Invited Discussion. J Reconstr Microsurg;.
Rose EH. "The Reverse Digital Artery Island Flap: Clinical Experience in 120 Fingers": Invited Discussion. J Reconstr Microsurg;.
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The Amnesty International has called upon the Sri Lankan Authorities to stand down immediately after security forces stormed the ‘Gota Go Gama’ protest site at Galle Face Green in the early hours of Friday (22).
“The right to protest must be protected. Sri Lankan Authorities must immediately cease these acts of violence and release those arrested unlawfully in this manner“, said Amnesty International issuing a strong statement condemning the crackdown initiated by security forces.
The Organisation also urged Sri Lankan Authorities to ensure the safety of Journalists covering the incident.
“Authorities must also protect the freedom of the press. Journalists must not be barred from ‘Gota Go Gama’. Blocking Journalists from doing their jobs directly violates freedom of the press“, added Amnesty.


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The relationship between BBNaija stars, Kiddwaya and Erica Nlewedim, has hit the high seas as they were spotted on a weekend boat trip in Lagos.
In a video shared by popular Nigerian Instagram blogger @vinny_makanaki, the billionaire son’s face was full of happiness for having Erica Nlewedim by his side as they explore Nigeria and enjoying themselves far away from the city, the people, and the blaring sounds from cars.
Watch the video below;
Erica in an interview with Chude Jideonwo last month, October, revealed that she is just a very good friend with Kiddwaya when quizzed about their relationship. She was also asked why she thought she and Kiddwaya clicked so much, and she answered by saying they had matching personalities, so everything was just effortless.
She added that the most important thing to her right now is her career, and that is where her focus is. But Erica and Kiddwaya have been spotted several times chilling together.

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Theology HD ft Lekom – Impumelelo MP3 DOWNLOAD
Artist: Theology HD
Album: Affection To The World
South African Amapiano sensation, Theology HD, is back in the spotlight with an exhilarating new release titled “Impumelelo,” featuring the talented Lekom. This latest addition to the vibrant Amapiano scene is already setting the standard for what fans can expect from the genre in 2024.
Amapiano, the South African music genre that has taken the world by storm, blends deep house, jazz, and lounge music, creating a unique sound that’s both soulful and dance-inducing. Theology HD, known for his innovative approach to Amapiano, continues to push the boundaries with “Impumelelo.” The track showcases his signature blend of rhythmic beats and melodic prowess, making it a must-hear for Amapiano enthusiasts and new listeners alike.
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Listeners can expect “Impumelelo” to be a chart-topper, with its captivating beat and infectious melody. The track is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Fans of Amapiano and South African music should not miss out on this latest offering from Theology HD and Lekom, as it promises to be a memorable addition to the genre’s ever-growing repertoire.
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My Dad was presented with ‘The Jungle Book’ as a reward for becoming Top Boy at his school on his first teenage year.
I also became Head Boy of my school at around the same age.
It’s fair to say he loved this book and the musical animation of the story. Interestingly his favourite poem was ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake – no coincidence.
A copy of that poem, in artistic form, is here to read:
Here is a photograph of my Dad’s originally presented ‘The Jungle Book’ by Rudyard Kipling:
Here is the front cover of a school project I produced in the year I also became a teenager:
Practice makes perfect.


One of the most affordable IR thermometers in the market is the Nubee Temperature Gun. Although this is cheaper, the quality is still notable. You will surely find this very easy to use. You just need to point it at the target object, and then, you will already have an accurate temperature reading. This is because of the laser technology integrated in this IR thermometer.
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Nubee 081175535214 Features and Specifications
- Point-and-shot mechanism – you just need to point the scanner to the surface you want to measure and then pull the trigger to start measuring.
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- Large display of the temperature reading – this contributes to its readability.
- Accurate temperature range – from -50 degrees Celsius to +380 degrees Celsius
- Switch – the laser has a switch for off and on function.
- Conversion of unit – it can switch from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.
Nubee 081175535214 Reviews
The simplicity of Nubee Temperature Gun deserves a decent rating of 7.5 out of 10. This IR thermometer has features that amazed most of its users. One of it is the switch button for the laser. This feature helps in conserving the battery life. They also noted that the 9V alkaline batteries can be used for a longer period of time.
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If you currently own a food store, the Nubee Temperature Gun will surely be a reliable companion for you. The temperature of the food will surely have an appropriate warm temperature for a quality food service.
Things to Improve
If there is something to improve with this IR thermometer, probably it would be the emissivity of the device. For surfaces with reflection and shiny appearance, it would be best if you will place a masking tape strip on the surface. This will ensure that the reading will be accurate.
If you would like a thermometer that will be affordable and yet functional, then the Nubee Temperature Gun is the right fit for you. You will definitely like the dual-laser sight feature as well as its large screen display. The most amazing thing is that you can benefit from its accurate temperature range for your various tasks. This is surely the most affordable IR thermometer in the market that deserves everyone’s recognition.


I sing with my teenage cousin some Linkin Park songs, in fact we sing linkin park perfectly, with only a few mistakes because we speak Portuguese, you guys say that we dubbed. then I send a video of the two singing!
Bosnians in fact we will post on youtube to see if someone comes in to sponsor to sponsor our musical career
I want to be rock singer is my dream and I will not give up
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NEITHER Magelang Regency nor Magelang Municipality has a history of batik making. Some batik artists just pioneered its existence in the early 2000s. They have worked for much of their professional life to establish Magelang’s batik fabric and attire.
In the Province of Central Java, only Pekalongan and Surakarta which known have a long past on batik. Besides, the neighboring province Yogyakarta. In these cities, batik has emerged from centuries ago.
Local designers are making Magelang-style batik both in bright and quiet colors. Adorning the batik are local motifs, ranging from flowers to plants, and from Magelang’s famous landmarks to names of old and historic kampongs.
As in several batik centers, the production of Magelang’s handmade batik is very limited rather than stamped ones. It is especially due to the process of the making that took a relatively long time.
A handmade batik fabric measures 115 centimeters by 200 centimeters, for example, usually takes between a week up to a month to make. Using stamps, one can produce batik faster, up to 100 per week.
Generally, batik’s popularity has its ups and downs. But Indonesia has dedicated a day to batik, October 2, just after the Unesco announced the technique of hand-painting cloth using hot wax as World Heritage in 2009.***