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Supernumerary marker chromosomes – what they are, frequency and implications in newborns
Chromosomal diversity – going beyond the 46
Recently, Merogenomics was referred to a person with a past medical history of unfortunate complications in a child and wanted to obtain second opinion on their unusual karyotype finding that analyzed that person’s chromosomes. That individual wanted to learn if these results could have a bearing on future attempts of having healthy children.
Karyotyping is the famous procedure of isolating and staining entire chromosomes which allows broad analysis of potential chromosomal abnormalities in an individual. It is a standard in the world of genetics (when genetic information is analyzed visually on this broad scale for potential abnormalities, it is referred to as cytogenetics) because it has been in use for a very long time. It is not a sensitive procedure though, meaning it can only detect structural changes to the chromosomes up to certain size because below that size, the changes are simply beyond visual confirmation. We cannot see it, and we need a better “microscope”. But it is still frequently used since it is such a well characterized procedure.
What was unusual about this finding was that it indicated the presence of what is referred to as supernumerary marker chromosome or the addition of an independent fragment of a chromosome derived from any of our naturally occurring chromosomes. In essence, a person ends up having an additional tiny chromosome, and the clinical consequences of this can be quite varied. More about that in a moment. Normally human genomes are made up of 46 chromosomes. Each chromosome is present in pairs, apart from the sex chromosomes in males, who present with unique X and Y chromosomes (whereas females will have two X chromosomes). Another way to say this, is that there are 24 different human chromosomes: 22 chromosomes plus X and Y sex chromosomes. We inherit 22 of these chromosomes plus one sex chromosome from each of our parent’s gametes, to produce a total of 46 chromosomes as part of our genomes. Thus a regular karyotype would observe these 46 chromosomes (labelled as 46,XX to indicate a female or 46,XY to indicate a male).
This regular pattern of chromosomes can frequently be imbalanced, either by a loss or addition of an entire chromosome (collectively referred to as aneuploidy, where a chromosome loss is referred to as monosomy, and a chromosomal gain is referred to as trisomy). Another event that can take place is a duplication or loss of the fragment of a chromosome within an existing chromosome, thus leading to imbalance but without affecting the number of chromosomes. A segment of a chromosome can also be inverted in place, where its normal direction is reversed (called inversion). You can also have fragments of chromosomes swapping places between different chromosomes. For example, chromosome 9 and chromosome 22 can break and exchange portions, an event that predisposes an individual to chronic myelogenous leukemia, the most famous example of acquired chromosomal change leading to malignancy. This particular event is referred to as the Philadelphia chromosome, named after the city where it was first described. Finally, you can also accidentally have one extra version of every chromosome, and that is referred to as triploidy. In essence, an individual has an entire extra set of chromosomes for a total of 69 chromosomes. This can happen for example if an egg is accidentally fertilized by two sperm cells. Even tetraploidies are possible (four sets of all chromosomes for a total of 92 chromosomes!). Human genomes can be extremely diverse although typically the disruption of chromosomal balance frequently results in clinical consequences.
Extra tiny chromosomes
However, in addition to the above well characterized events, there is also a possibility of an accidental generation of a small fragment of any one of the 24 different human chromosomes, leading to the formation of supernumerary marker chromosome. Surprisingly, these events apparently are quite frequent, so it was a weird to us that we did not really hear about their detection previously in all the literature we studied in relation to non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Apparently supernumerary marker chromosomes are observed in 1:1,340 prenatal examinations and in 1:2,250 newborns, which is very frequent and not that different from the frequency of Down syndrome. One of the authors of that publication, Dr. Thomas Liehr (who is available for a consult), compiles information on these events and has formed a privately generated database on marker chromosomes. This database is a very valuable resource for genetic counselors and medical geneticists attempting to discern potential outcomes of different marker chromosomes. Marker chromosomes are also a contributing factor to infertility, especially in men, with 0.125% infertile individuals presenting with these unusual events (nearly a 3-fold increased risk over the general population), with men outnumbering women to the tune of 7.5-fold. Age is a contributing factor to incidence rate. The rate is even higher in patients with intellectual disability, accounting for 0.288% of such cases.
Below is a visual of a karyotype as observed in the Merogenomics referral (presented with permission).
In this privately obtained karyotype you can clearly see 46 chromosomes with X and Y chromosomes indicated male gender, and a presence of a marker chromosome (such karyotype would be abbreviated as 47,XY+MAR with 47 indicating total number of chromosomes found; XY being part of those 47 chromosomes; and +information presenting what additional chromosomal content has been discovered. Ideally, the chromosomal origin of the marker chromosome could be provided because such information could then be attempted to be correlated to potential clinical outcomes. The unfortunate part is that the treating physician of this individual did not understand these results and assumed they were incorrect, thinking they were supposed to indicate the presence of Down syndrome (produced most frequently by a trisomy of chromosome 21 and on rare occasions, by duplication of one segment of chromosomes 21) whereas the individual with this karyotype was clinically normal. The complications observed in a child were not linked by the doctor to the potential significance of this finding. Instead, the family suspected that perhaps there are other genetic predispositions for the clinical outcomes observed in a child and wanted to undergo genomic testing. Merogenomics sounded the alarm for this person, and recommended seeking genetic counseling because marker chromosomes can lead to negative outcomes. Genome sequencing could identify which chromosome might have been the source of the marker chromosome, but such information could also be gained with a chromosomal microarray and FISH (also part of the cytogenetics family of tests) that could be called on as part of standard healthcare. FISH is fluorescence in situ hybridization, where you light up a specific area of a chromosome with a fluorescent dye and then look under microscope. You can inspect multiple chromosomes with different colored dyes and catch unusual chromosomal events. These procedures can analyse information on an even deeper level than a karyotype, hence acting like that “microscope” mentioned earlier. We wanted this individual to first discover what options were available to the family as part of the public healthcare.
What are the implications of marker chromosomes?
Despite the apparent frequency of marker chromosomes, their impact is still quite mysterious, and very difficult to predict an outcome. This is because marker chromosomes are still understudied, despite their apparent high rate of occurrence. Genome sequencing technologies are bound to rapidly advance that knowledge, though. According to Dr. Liehr’s information, about 70% of the cases with marker chromosomes are de novo (meaning they originated spontaneously in the gametes, either sperm or egg), and the remaining 30% are inherited from one of the parents. About 30% of the carriers of marker chromosomes are going to present with clinical complications, while 70% are expected to be clinically normal.
As with anything related to DNA, how these marker chromosomes arise is complex and many different types of marker chromosomes can be produced, including unusual circular chromosomes. Other common possibilities include microscopic chromosomes (tiny chromosomal fragments) and another unusual formation, called inverted, duplicated chromosomes. In this case, imagine a tiny small chromosome that itself is duplicated with both of these chromosomes attached together by the same end, as if the duplicated fragments bound together were mirroring each other.
One method of how marker chromosomes are produced appears to be due to a rescue attempt if fertilization took place with a gamete that accidentally had an extra chromosome (trisomy). Trisomy happens when during gamete production, the chromosomes are not properly divided equally between the daughter cells, leading one of the gametes to carry two chromosomes instead of one. During fertilization one gamete provides one chromosome, and the other gamete provides two chromosomes instead of one, leading to trisomy. Sometimes such accidental trisomies are attempted to be rescued in the zygote by having the extra chromosome destroyed. Incomplete destruction of such trisomic chromosomes can lead to a remaining marker chromosome. This appears to be especially common in de novo marker chromosomes. Without this attempted rescue from trisomy, the trisomic fetus would have high likelihood of not surviving.
While every single chromosome can be affected, most marker chromosomes originate from acrocentric chromosomes, or chromosomes that have their centromeres positioned near the end of the chromosome. Centromeres are a special area of DNA that is used to split duplicated chromosomes apart during cell division, when a new cell is being produced from a parent cell. The estimate is that 70% of marker chromosomes derive from these type of chromosomes. 55-59% of marker chromosomes are also present in a mosaic state. Mosaicism describes the existence of different unique genomes making up a single individual. In this case it would mean that the marker chromosome is only present in a subset of tissues making up that person.
The frequency of these events actually really surprised us because we have not encountered these described in the literature dedicated to non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) but this might then account for some of the assumed test failures. NIPT is the most powerful “microscope” technology, if you will. NIPT looks at amounts of fragmented DNA circulating in the blood to count any imbalances in chromosomes of the placenta (which indirectly informs us of the chromosomal state of the fetus). But as mentioned, marker chromosomes can occur from any chromosome, and this may be the underappreciated power of using a full NIPT (also called expanded NIPT, when all chromosomes are investigated at the same time, rather than just the most three common trisomies: 13, 18 and 21). NIPT has the capacity to provide detailed information on chromosomal abnormalities, including marker chromosomes. A potential problem might be that NIPT could inaccurately point to a trisomy as opposed to marker chromosome that is mosaic, but it is for this reason that NIPT positive results are always confirmed with invasive test.
As authors of one rare publication on NIPT with marker chromosome noted, when NIPT results suggestive of marker chromosome are returned, “it is extremely important to perform not only NIPT verification on a sample of material other than trophoblast, but also to apply appropriate research methods.” Thus, it is important to confirm NIPT with a different source of genetic content (from a different type of cells) and to smartly select your tools of analysis to accurately confirm the result. FISH alone might not be sufficient for a diagnosis, requiring additional tools. But also, the choice of cells selected for subsequent confirmatory tests may be important! In this case the authors described a case where placental cells that were uncultured versus cultured provided different results. In uncultured cells from the invasive sample the presence of normal cells was indicated, also cells with trisomy and finally cells with a marker chromosome originating from same chromosome that was causing trisomy in the other cells. The cultured cells, on the other hand, only showed normal cells or cells with a marker chromosome only. Trisomic cells disappeared and the authors thought this difference was due to that same trisomy rescue where cells had the opportunity to grow during culturing and that led to the emergence of a marker chromosome early in the development. It shows you how much nature wants to fight to restore the chromosomal balance (for increased survival chances).
In conclusion, marker chromosomes are unique but not rare events with a significant likelihood of clinical consequences to the developing fetus. After discovery, very careful analysis of any marker chromosomes should be ongoing to help facilitate better risk analysis towards the clinical outcomes of such events. A full, expanded NIPT might be instrumental in identifying such events, especially if ultrasounds are uninformative of any developing problems.
Merogenomics would like to thank their client for permission to bring to light this overlooked condition of marker chromosomes and we will continue to do our best to find research that correlates presentations with outcomes and also especially to continue to inform and present to doctors and patients by writing blogs, giving online help sessions, and educating on the merits of clinical DNA testing.
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The secrecy that long shrouded adoption has given way to openness, and only about 5 percent of infant adoptions in the U.S. now take place without some ongoing relationship between birth parent and adoptive family, according to a comprehensive new report.Click here for the full report.
Based on a survey of 100 adoption agencies, the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute said in a report Wednesday that the new norm is for birthparents considering adoption to meet with prospective adoptive parents and pick the new family for their baby.
Of the roughly 14,000 to 18,000 infant adoptions each year, about 55 percent are fully open, with the parties agreeing to ongoing contact that includes the child, the report said. About 40 percent are "mediated" adoptions in which the adoption agency facilitates periodic exchanges of pictures and letters, but there is typically no direct contact among the parties.
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(The Virginia Flaggers) An estimated crowd of 350 gathered just outside of Lexington, Virginia on Saturday to raise a huge Confederate Battle Flag and dedicate a new Confederate Memorial Park. While the WOKE mob, parroting false narratives and misinformation circulated by the left, continues its desecration and destruction, their efforts have done very little to stop the descendants of Confederate veterans from continuing to remember and honor their Confederate dead on Memorial Day, and all year long.
In fact, those gathered on this beautiful spring day, pledge to do much more than that.
The ceremony, which included a Confederate Color Guard, Rifle and Artillery Salutes, Bagpipes and special guests including the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Commander-in-Chief Jason Boshers, SCV Chief of Heritage Defense Ron Kennedy, and Virginia Division SCV Commander Tony Griffin, included a dedication of a brand new park, a project of the Stonewall Brigade SCV Camp #1296, which will initially include the mega flag site, a monument park for relocated and new monuments, and much more.
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Nearly a month after promising its release, Kanye West finally delivered his “Jesus Is King” album on Friday.
In the album “Yeezus,” West likens himself to Jesus. In the song “I Am a God,” West places himself at the highest of pedestals by actually calling himself a god. But in “Jesus Is King,” West takes on the role of a humble pastor.
The rhythm and liveliness of his Sunday Service choir who sing at his weekly Sunday Service gathering are in sharp contrast to his past profanity-heavy albums. In fact, this album is free of all cursing, and instead, West interjects spiritual messages. Even though “The Life of Pablo” and “Yeezus” also have religious themes, much of his previous albums lack the hopeful tone in “Jesus Is King.”
Rather than placing himself in the forefront, West shines the spotlight on God.
West is absent from the first song, “Every Hour,” which features the choir praising God with a distinct beat. The same lyrics are repeated: “Sing 'til the power of the Lord comes down.” Right from the start, the resounding voices and harmonies of the choir set the joyful mood of the album.
In “Selah,” “Follow God” and “Closed on Sunday,” West incorporates lighter, more humorous tones. Soothing acoustic guitar and croons from the choir directly trail a piercing cry at the end of “Follow God.”
The blaring juxtaposition of West’s screech and the tranquil sound of the guitar are comical. The lyrics “you're my Chick-fil-A” in “Closed on Sunday” are subpar and just plain silly. While amusing, West mentions Chick-fil-A because it’s a hot commodity to his younger listeners and serves to snatch their attention. As the song progresses, West continues to preach by saying the holy day Sunday should be reserved for God.
Through the rest of the album, the lyrics become more thoughtful. With the song “On God,” West recognizes his own adversity by rapping “the Devil had my soul, I can't lie. Life gon' have some lows and some highs.”
In “God Is,” West sings in both falsetto and with a raspy voice that he has found “freedom from addiction,” a reference to his pornography and sex addiction and other evil passions.
At the start of the song, his voice sounds soft and smooth as butter. By building scratchiness in his voice, West demonstrates his strength. The combination of soft and hard is compelling and empowering.
However, West’s style of exaggerating the final syllables and blending chords are still present. West’s pure genius is apparent in his production of this album. Produced by West, Bryan “BoogzDaBeast” Attmore, Michael Cerda, Pi’erre Bourne and Federico Vindver, “On God” features a bouncy and energetic tempo incorporating West’s classic electronic backgrounds. “Water,” produced by Attmore and West, features the gentle and fluid voices of Ant Clemons and the choir alongside an electric pulse and clips of ocean waves. The use of computerized sound in this song creates a serene effect.
However, many may oppose the religious and political undertones. For example, in “Hands Up,” West presents his controversial and polarizing belief of abolishing the 13th Amendment. In spite of this, the composition of the music is very pleasing to the ear.
West’s shift from anger to elation in this new album is delightful. Be prepared though. West’s confirmed tour will most likely consist of raised hands and crying out to Jesus.
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On February 25, 2015, we reported the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) had announced a Final Rule to update existing FMLA regulations, which would provide eligible employees in same-sex marriages the same rights and protections under the FMLA as employees in opposite-sex marriages currently enjoy. The Final Rule was scheduled to take effect March 27, 2015.
The day before the rule was set to take effect, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor issued orderan requiring the DOL to stay application of the Final Rule in response to a request for preliminary injunction made collectively by the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Nebraska. The states had argued that their respective state laws prohibit same-sex marriage and that the DOL exceeded its jurisdiction by promulgating a Final Rule that requires the states to violate the Full Faith and Credit Statute and/or state law prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions.
The Full Faith and Credit Statute relied on by the states appears in Section 2 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which provides:
No state, territory, or possession of the United States, or Indian tribe, shall be required to give effect to any public act, record or judicial proceeding of any other state, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a relationship between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage under the laws of such other state, territory, possession, or tribe, or a right or claim arising from such relationship.
The Texas District Court found that all of the states met their burden by proving that the Final Rule would likely require the states to violate their own laws and found that the states faced a sufficiently immediate threat of harm because the Final Rule was scheduled to take effect on March 27, 2015. The court further held that given the Full Faith and Credit Statute remains valid, the states will likely succeed in proving that the Final Rule will be found not in accordance with law and in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority or limitations or short of statutory right.
In a 24-page opinion, the court granted the plaintiff states’ motion for preliminary injunction and ordered that “the Department of Labor must stay the application of the Final Rule pending a full determination of this matter on the merits.”
DOL’s Response – Updated Website
The DOL has updated its website to note the issuance of the preliminary injunction with respect to the Final Rule revising the regulatory definition of spouse under the FMLA. However, the DOL has not formally taken a position as to the effect of that ruling.
What’s Next – How Far Does the Injunction Go?
On March 31, 2015, the United States filed a formal request for hearing to be scheduled April 13, seeking an opportunity to present argument that the preliminary injunction should not have issued and now should be dissolved.
Though it is not clear from the order itself whether the stay will be applied nationwide or will be limited in scope to the four states that filed suit, the United States’ request for hearing clearly suggests the latter. Specifically:
[W]hile the preliminary injunction remains in effect, the defendants do not intend to take any action to enforce the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or the Department of Labor’s FMLA regulations, against the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, or Nebraska, or officers, agencies, or employees of those states acting in their official capacity, in a manner that employs the definition of the term “spouse” contained in the February 25, 2015, final rule.
The defendants further understand that this court’s order was not intended to preclude enforcement of the provisions of the FMLA under the new rule against persons other than the named plaintiffs in this action and thus applies only to the state governments of the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Nebraska.
Even presuming the scope of the injunction is clarified, it is unlikely to result in any finality, and we may see similar proceedings in other jurisdictions where same-sex marriage remains prohibited.
Debates over the implementation of the Final Rule and other same-sex marriage issues will likely remain on-going, pending the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision later this term. The Supreme Court has scheduled an oral argument for April 28, 2015 to address questions raised in several cases whether the 14th Amendment (1) requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex; and (2) requires a state to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was lawfully licenses and performed out-of-state.
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In light of the Association of McGill University Support Employee’s (AMUSE) five-day strike, CKUT sat down with one of their executives and bargaining members to address their reasons for their work stoppage from October 29th to November 2nd. 82% of the AMUSE members who showed up for the strike vote voted in favour of strike action on October 20th.
AMUSE, McGill’s contract worker union, represents 1500 workers who work all across campus, including Athletics, the McGill Bookstore, and Enrolment Services. The strike was sparked by an impasse in AMUSE’s negotiations with McGill, specifically on the clause regarding McGill’s Work Study program. However, casual worker dissatisfaction ran much deeper, particularly for employees who were not students. More information in the above embedded interview.
The interview was carried out on Monday, the half-way point of their five-day strike. At that point, AMUSE had disrupted various on-campus operations and events, including sporting events and McGill’s Open House. They had also started a hashtag – #istandwithAMUSE – for people to share their experiences on social media. Or pose for a selfie with a sign.
No employees were hired to scab their work, likely because they had declared an end date to the strike. However, Open House did see various full-time permanent employees and higher-up administrators carrying out their work, such as giving campus tours.
The highest profile event that AMUSE disrupted during their strike was Media@McGill’s video conference with Edward Snowden. Before the talk started, AMUSE marched through the lecture hall, shaming the room for crossing their picket lines. A mixture of cheers, jeers and boos ensued. AMUSE picketed all the entrances, handing out flyers which described their conditions, why not to cross their picket line, and that they did not intend to stand against Edward Snowden’s message. Picketers underscored that their picket lines were to draw attention to Media@McGill’s history of ad hoc, precarious contracts.
Nevertheless, a picket line was set up at the entrance for media. A rally also set up camp among the line of hopeful attendees, pushing the message that their rally was the better activity for the evening (The line for Snowden snaked from Leacock, past the Arts Building, down the stairs to McConnell and up all the way to Trottier).
Ironically, Snowden expressed sympathy for their cause saying that “It’s very very very hard to be the least popular person in the room.” And yet at the same time, he also expressed apprehension about journalists being treated as regular citizens (in the context of recent findings that the SPVM and SQ have been tapping journalist communications for information).
Notably, strike pay was only available to workers who chose to work at least a four-hour strike shift. Strike pay was $53 for a four-hour picket shift if you worked under 20 hours a week and $75 for a four-hour picket shift if you worked over 20 hours a week. If members worked more than one AMUSE job, they were told to combine the hours to calculate the total. Several members expressed to CKUT about their discomfort with being compensated only if they picketed. Interestingly enough, Snowden had brought up the right to being a private citizen in his video conference, specifically the right to understanding how governing bodies made their decisions (“Why shouldn’t we get compensated if we don’t picket?”) and the right to keeping controversial views private (“I don’t want to picket in the rain”).
Casual workers have returned to their posts as of Thursday November 3rd and hope to hear updates with negotiations with McGill that will restart November 10th.
CKUT News spoke with Jen from the Cotes-Des-Neiges Community Council regarding the Blue Bonnets public demonstration, which took place the morning of June 22nd. The demonstration raised awareness and increased engagement towards the development of a large social housing project, proposed for the now-empty lot near Namur Metro.
This piece was produced for CKUT by Claudia Edwards.
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This past Friday the Collective of Non-Status Women of Montreal held a public “haunting” outside of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s constituency office, right across the street from Jarry metro. Since delivering a letter to his office last November, appealing for amnesty while describing their extreme precarity as women and workers living without permanent or legal status, the women’s collective has been waiting for a response. In January 2016 they renewed this call in a press conference.
As stated in their open letter to the new Prime Minister:
We are women and mothers who live and work in the shadows, invisible and excluded. We live in precarity because of our immigration status. Our precarious status threatens our security, our liberty as women, our rights as workers, our families. We live here; we will remain here. This is our home and our children’s home. We want to live in dignity, peace and stability; we want an end to the fear that constantly tortures us.
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This piece was produced by news correspondent Claudia Edwards.
Justin Trudeau’s Montreal office (529 rue Jarry Est) was the venue for a demonstration under the banner of Solidarity Across Boarders.
“Ouvrez les frontières!” chanted attendees as a marching band played and people danced. Hot chocolate was served for all on the chilly Sunday afternoon of December 13th.
Amidst the fanfare, the demonstration was a serious call to the nascent Liberal government and their current stance on immigration and non-status workers living in Canada.
In light of Canada’s current acceptance of Syrian refugees, Solidarity Across Boarders is urging the government to take their immigration policies a step further. This includes the regularization of current non-status people who are working without documentation, further relaxation of immigration laws, and a halt to the arrest and detaining of already vulnerable individuals.
The rally was also held to denounce racism, in particular islamophobia that has contributed further resistance to immigration.
After a public address was made (some of which can be heard above), the rally marched over to rue Saint-Denis and down to Jean-Talon.
Among the speakers were representatives in support of non-status women living in Canada, and Mexicans united for regularisation.
For more information on their campaigns, or to get involved, please visit Solidarity Across Boarders
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Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) mediated a meeting between some members of independent media and the Montreal Police on September 21st, to bridge existing disputes between the two groups. At Montreal demonstrations and rallies, the police have often been acting aggressively towards the protesters, kettling and using force on them. The journalists have been victims of attacks as well if they happened to be indistinguishable from the protesters and looked unconvincing to police.
Although members of the police portray violent accidents as simple misunderstandings, their forceful acts restrict journalists’ rights for free expression and oftentimes result in physical damage. CJFE brought the two groups together for a possibility of establishing ground rules of conduct lest further instances of brutality occur. CKUT’s Kateryna Gordiychuk talked with Tom Henheffer to find out more.
This past Sunday was the 10th Annual Memorial March and Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Each year the event honours the missing and murdered women and girls, while drawing attention to systemic violence perpetuated by the state, police forces, and education systems against indigenous women and their communities. A demand has been made, but not met, for a public inquiry into the disappearances of these women, and last year the RCMP reported more than 1,000 indigenous women were homicide victims, while indigenous activists estimate this number is closer to 3000.
The event was organized by Missing Justice, Quebec Native Women, and the Centre for Gender Advocacy. Invited guests included: Buffalo Hat Singers, Norman Achneepineskum, Ellen Gabriel, Melissa Mollen Dupuis (Idle No More), Nakuset (Native Women’s Shelter & Urban Aboriginal Strategy Network), Rachel Deutsch (Urban Aboriginal Strategy Network), Laureanne Fontaine (Quebec Native Women), and more!
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Meet Miriam, 25 years old from Mexico.
“I have a playlist with everything I like, however not everybody enjoys everything in there so thats why I decided to make this playlist full of songs that most everybody will enjoy.”
What is the soundtrack to your life?
I have a few: Phil Collins, Maroon 5, Muse, journey, rolling stones, Coldplay, etc
If you had the chance to interview an artist, who would it be? (Dead or alive)
What is the best concert you have ever been to? *
Coldplay in México City
Do you play any instruments? If not, any you would love to learn?
I would like to learn to play the drums and cello
What is the most annoying song in the world?
Any banda and corridos song, banda is a type of music in my country
What’s more important to you? Music; or Lyrics? Why?
Both. There are some songs that I love because of the lyrics, but without the music, it wouldn't be the same.


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Take your afternoon visit to Allerton to the next level — with the sound of music! Experience the Park as you stroll — or maybe even dance — your way through the different music genres playing in our Formal Gardens! Start your rhythmic journey at the Mansion. Then, move your feet to the sounds in the Brick Wall Garden. Next, sway to the Annual and Bulb Gardens before waltzing over to the Sunken Garden.
When you’re done, shimmy to the Meadow and enjoy a nice picnic from home, grab a drink from the bar, or simply relax and take in the Allerton scenery.
As part of our Allerton Summer Concert Series, we hope this event lends your ears many familiar sounds as you experience the Allerton music scene in a unique way. Despite not being able to gather together at Allerton for our traditional concerts, our goal of bringing music and nature together to create a lifelong memory remains the same.


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This quote alone from People’s website makes this book a must read for me. Well said, Cameron!
"I don't want to look like I did when I was 25," the actress, 41, tells PEOPLE. "I like the way that I look now better than when I was 25. I can't help that other people may be uncomfortable with that, but that's not my responsibility to make them feel okay with the fact that I'm getting older. I'm okay with it. I like it."
"There's no such thing as anti-aging," Diaz, 41, tells PEOPLE. "There's no such thing as turning back the hands of time, and it makes me crazy that we live in a society where that's sold to women – that we're supposed to believe that if we're getting older, we've failed somehow, that we have failed by not staying young."


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I’d really never had to deal with dog violence until I moved to the ranch. Then our late blue heeler, Stella, got into a huge fight with her sister, Rainey. My neighbor had to break them up by kicking them. It was awful. We never did figure out what set them off.
Our two dogs that are close in age and size also have had their issues through the years. In the past couple of months it’s gotten worse. It’s not often, but when Harvey goes ballistic it takes a lot to make him stop.
It often happens when they are trying to go out the front door at the same time. That happened yesterday when Lee got home from work. Our friend Matt tried to let the dogs out and Harvey attacked Brody. Alfred joined in to try to break them up.
Poor Brody had to get staples and stitches today, plus eye ointment and a number of wounds cleaned.
We will be taking Harvey to a trainer to work with him. We feel awful. Brody will be ok.
This stuff is going around. Tonight a neighbor dog bit the young adult feeding the chickens. And another neighbor dog had to be put down for attacking animals. This is so sad. All these animals have been raised kindly.
Please be gentle with me as we try to do what is best for our canine family.

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The decision to spend the last night of Airwaves at Gamli Gaukurinn was one of the better ones I made over this four-day music bender. Though Gamli was hot and packed and people were by now sweating beer, there was a sense of camraderie in the room – we’d all made it to the end.
That this was the festival’s farewell may have made Myrra Rós’ opening set even more sobering and beautiful. Her singing is stunning and her songs in both English and Icelandic are honest and raw acoustic folk. If I close my eyes, she sounds like Neko Case with an even more ethereal undercurrent that is easy to get lost in. When she plays with her violinist, it becomes irresistible to drift away to her songs about her daughter, brother and home. I may have just had something in my eye during this performance; I may have shed a tear.
Ragga Gröndal was a killer follow-up and a theatrical vocalist. She sings with expansive range and she sounds like a trained jazz singer, which she is. She shifts from high, staccato melodies to holding a note for breathless stretches and experiments with sounds that draw simultaneously from folk and R&B. The performance she put on at Gamli Gaukurinn last night was Harpa-worthy, so seeing her in a bar/club made it feel like we were getting away with something special.
Those poor boys in Tilbury got me as their reviewer twice! In my first review of their performance at Gamla Bíó, I confessed that I couldn’t think of any comparable band. I think these guys are great indie pop – maybe a groovier, less mellow Shins – but even that doesn’t feel totally right. I sought the perspective of my Danish cohort Freddi Bang, who mostly made comments on the Zen balance of facial hair in the band, so as far as trying to reproduce in writing what I heard sonically, it’s not going well. I leave you with this music video for their song Tenderloin, which bears no relation to the song’s lyrics. Maybe they’re having as much trouble as I am conveying what Tilbury is outside of simply listening to them. Their music is sweet, it plays nice.
The last performance of the night was Moses Hightower, one of those genre bending Icelandic bands trying their hands at soul music. I think they do it magnificently. It’s cheesy lyrically from what Bang translated for me and from song titles like “Búum til börn” (“Let’s make babies”) but I love their sound. It’s soul and funk in a way I’ve never heard before and unlike Icelandic musicians that may get flak for making boring rap or uninventive reggae, Moses Hightower are actually producing a fresh take on soul. It’s certainly poppier and almost jazzier than what I hear in traditional soul music, and that’s fantastic, it’s not simply mimicry, a common criticism of those Icelanders making music not inherent to Nordic or Western European culture. I’m predisposed to a love of soul, my very first vinyl record was James Brown’s “Sex Machine” and I like to think the Godfather himself would have been keen on seeing this band perform – even in the sweaty human hot box of Gamli Gaukurinn while the party was coming to an end.
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While the cover did little to impress me, I was curious after reading the synopsis of Bend Me, Shape Me. Borys offers fascinating characters, a look at inner city homeless children and combines it with a suspenseful mystery that kept me flipping the pages. This is the second book in the Street Stories series but each work as a standalone. Three world review: suspenseful, enlightening and well done.
Let the Dead Sleep is the first in the Cafferty and Quinn series by Heather Graham and I was excited to get a chance to review it for you. I love mystery and suspense wrapped in a little paranormal woo-woo with a side dish of romance and Graham serves up a perfect dish every time. The setting is one of my favorites; New Orleans and I quickly consumed this.
I am in love with David Bell! Last year his novel Cemetery Girl blew me away and his new book The Hiding Place delivered a tale that was suspenseful, mysterious and delved into small town issues. David had my attention from the first sentence,“What do you remember from that day Janet?” and held me firmly till the last. He spun a tale with fleshed out characters that at times stole my breath away.
The Vanishing Game is the debut novel of Kate Kae Myers. It is a young-adult paranormal fiction that was thoroughly entertaining. Complete with an evil house, creepy characters and a slew of clues that kept me guessing. The synopsis promises an ending that will shock you and shock me it did. This was an intense, action packed, spooky thriller that kept me enthralled.
Marcie’s Murder is the second book, in author Michael J. McCann’s, Donaghue and Stainer Crime Fiction novels and my first time reading his work. I found this to be an entertaining crime novel, with likable characters.
The Book of Lost Fragrances is a captivating historical fiction. It offers a tale of suspense with paranormal elements, religious oppression and a romance that spans the ages. Rose masterfully blends fact and fiction as she takes us from the tombs of ancient Egypt to the catacombs of Paris. I was fascinated by the history and drawn to the characters.


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Several events have happened in recent weeks to shed light on the criminal enterprise that is the San Francisco City Government.
1. The Department of Justice announced they were seeking the return of $5.4 million that Kamala Harris' office received from the Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative, claiming that not one of the 2,241 cases they received grant money for was deserving.
Feds Want $5.4 Mil Back From SF
2. 3 San Franciscans - a father and two sons - were murdered by a member of the notoriously violent Salvadoran gang MS-13 in a drive-by shooting with no apparent motive.
No Bail For Suspect In Killings Of Man, 2 Sons
3. The US Attorney's Office is launching a federal criminal investigation into San Francisco's unbelievably lenient treatment of illegal alien drug dealers from Honduras who happen to be minors.
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In the world of wearable technology, Apple has consistently been at the forefront, revolutionizing the way we track our health and fitness. With the launch of the highly anticipated Apple Watch Series 7, Apple takes health monitoring to new heights. This latest iteration of the Apple Watch introduces advanced features and capabilities that enhance user experience and empower individuals to take control of their well-being. In this article, we will explore the groundbreaking health monitoring features of the Apple Watch Series 7 and their potential impact on the lives of its users.
Design and Display
The Apple Watch Series 7 boasts a refined design and a larger, more immersive display. With a nearly borderless screen, the Series 7 offers users an enhanced viewing experience for all their health and fitness data. The display is up to 20% larger than its predecessor, allowing for more comprehensive data visualization and easier navigation. The improved design incorporates durable materials, making the watch more robust and resistant to everyday wear and tear.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
One of the most significant additions to the Apple Watch Series 7 is the ability to monitor blood pressure. This feature revolutionizes the way individuals track their cardiovascular health. By utilizing advanced sensors and algorithms, the Apple Watch can provide accurate blood pressure measurements in real-time. Users can now effortlessly monitor their blood pressure throughout the day, enabling early detection of potential issues and empowering them to make informed decisions about their well-being.
Blood Oxygen Monitoring
Building upon the capabilities of previous models, the Series 7 introduces enhanced blood oxygen monitoring. This feature is particularly relevant in today’s health landscape, as it provides users with vital information about their respiratory health. By measuring the oxygen saturation levels in the blood, the Apple Watch Series 7 can help detect early signs of respiratory issues and ensure users receive timely medical attention if necessary.
Recognizing the importance of sleep in overall health, Apple has further refined its sleep tracking feature in the Series 7. The watch uses a combination of motion sensors and heart rate data to analyze sleep patterns and provide valuable insights into the quality and duration of sleep. With this information, users can make adjustments to their lifestyle and sleep routines to improve their overall well-being.
Continuing its commitment to heart health, the Apple Watch Series 7 includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) feature. This feature enables users to take a single-lead ECG directly from their wrist, providing valuable insights into heart rhythm and potential irregularities. By monitoring their heart health with ease and convenience, users can detect early signs of conditions such as atrial fibrillation and seek medical attention promptly.
Fall Detection and Emergency SOS
The Apple Watch Series 7 reaffirms its commitment to user safety with its fall detection and emergency SOS capabilities. The watch utilizes advanced sensors to detect falls and automatically sends alerts to emergency contacts if the user is unresponsive. This feature is particularly beneficial for older adults and individuals with medical conditions, as it provides an added layer of security and peace of mind.
Fitness Tracking and Workout Enhancements
In addition to its extensive health monitoring capabilities, the Apple Watch Series 7 continues to excel in fitness tracking and workout enhancements. With a wide range of activity tracking options, including indoor and outdoor workouts, users can accurately monitor their exercise routines and set personalized goals. The watch also offers real-time coaching, ensuring users stay motivated and make the most of their workouts.
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their health and well-being. The combination of these cutting-edge features, along with the watch’s sleek design and improved display, make the Apple Watch Series 7 a powerful tool for anyone seeking to monitor and improve their overall health.
The introduction of blood pressure monitoring on the Apple Watch Series 7 is a game-changer. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. By offering convenient and accurate blood pressure measurements, the Series 7 allows users to track their blood pressure trends and identify potential issues early on. This information can be shared with healthcare professionals, enabling better management and personalized care.
Similarly, the enhanced blood oxygen monitoring feature is incredibly valuable, particularly in today’s health-conscious world. Blood oxygen levels indicate how well the body is absorbing oxygen, and low levels may be a sign of respiratory problems or other underlying conditions. With the Series 7, users can regularly monitor their blood oxygen saturation levels, gaining insights into their respiratory health and seeking medical attention if necessary.
Sleep tracking has become an essential aspect of overall well-being, and the Apple Watch Series 7 takes it to the next level. By analyzing data such as movement and heart rate during sleep, the watch provides detailed sleep metrics, including the time spent in different sleep stages. This information helps users understand their sleep patterns and make adjustments to optimize their sleep quality. Improved sleep has a direct impact on energy levels, mental acuity, and overall health.
The electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, introduced in previous Apple Watch models, continues to be a key highlight in the Series 7. By placing a finger on the watch’s digital crown, users can obtain a single-lead ECG, allowing them to monitor their heart’s electrical activity. This capability can help detect irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation, which often go unnoticed but can be serious health concerns. With the convenience of an ECG directly on their wrist, users can proactively manage their heart health and seek medical attention if any abnormalities are detected.
Fall detection and emergency SOS are crucial features for personal safety, particularly for older adults and individuals with certain medical conditions. The Apple Watch Series 7 uses advanced sensors to detect sudden falls and automatically initiates emergency protocols. If the user is unresponsive, the watch can automatically alert emergency contacts and share their location information, ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possible. This feature provides peace of mind to both wearers and their loved ones.
Furthermore, the Apple Watch Series 7 continues to excel as a fitness companion, encouraging users to lead active lifestyles. With its extensive selection of activity tracking options, including walking, running, swimming, cycling, and more, users can accurately monitor their workouts and set personal goals. The watch’s real-time coaching and feedback features keep users motivated and help them achieve optimal results. Whether someone is a seasoned athlete or just starting their fitness journey, the Series 7 offers valuable insights and support.
In conclusion, the launch of the Apple Watch Series 7 heralds a new era of advanced health monitoring capabilities in wearable technology. With features such as blood pressure monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, ECG, fall detection, and emergency SOS, the Series 7 empowers individuals to take charge of their health and well-being. By providing valuable data and insights, the watch allows users to make informed decisions about their lifestyle, seek timely medical attention, and ultimately live healthier lives. With its sleek design, improved display, and extensive fitness tracking options, the Apple Watch Series 7 is a testament to Apple’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and improving the lives of its users.
Ramona Emerson is a Diné writer and filmmaker originally from Tohatchi, New Mexico. He has a bachelor’s in Media Arts from the University of New Mexico and an MFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts. After starting in forensic videography, she embarked upon a career as a photographer, writer, and editor. He is an Emmy nominee, a Sundance Native Lab Fellow, a Time-Warner Storyteller Fellow, a Tribeca All-Access Grantee and a WGBH Producer Fellow. In 2020, Emerson was appointed to the Governor’s Council on Film and Media Industries for the State of New Mexico. He currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she and her husband, the producer Kelly Byars, run their production company Reel Indian Pictures. Shutter is her first novel


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If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested homemade slime or any of its individual toxic ingredients, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival.
Many parents are looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained at home. Whether you need a boredom buster or a homeschooling art project, homemade slime (or “goop”) is easy to make and fun for the kids to play with. There are a lot of recipe variations for homemade slime to make glitter slime, glow in the dark slime, fluffy slime, and countless other types of slime! Be cautious though – the downside is that many common ingredients used in homemade slime are toxic to pets.
Here is a list of the more common toxic ingredients, as well as the effects they have on our pets:
1. Laundry Detergent
- Causes stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting.
- If a pet vomits up laundry detergent, they may accidentally breathe in both the vomit and the detergent. The detergent can then cause aspiration pneumonitis which leads to difficulty breathing.
- Commonly found in slime, ant traps, and cleaning products.
- In small quantities, causes stomach upset and vomiting.
- In large quantities, causes kidney injury.
3. Table Salt
- In craft products, table salt is commonly found in homemade slime, homemade playdough, and salt dough decorations.
- Pets are very sensitive to high levels of salt.
- Causes elevated sodium in the blood. Depending on the amount eaten, the high sodium in the blood can cause a range of symptoms such as stomach upset, lethargy, seizures, tremors, coma, or death.
- Note: Some slime recipes call for Epsom salt instead of table salt. This still causes elevated blood sodium levels.
4. Saline Contact Lens Solutions
- Contains saline which contains salt.
- Like salt, causes elevated sodium in the blood.
- Depending on other ingredients in the solution, stomach upset is also possible.
Other common ingredients that may be found in homemade slime recipes include shaving cream, lotion, soap, shampoo, and school glue. Most of these will cause stomach upset and vomiting. Variations of these ingredients may increase the toxicity, however. For example, lotions or shampoos with cocoa bean extract contain the same substance that makes chocolate toxic to pets.
Always double-check the ingredients for items that are toxic to your pets whenever you make this fun craft. To ensure your pet’s safety, we recommend keeping pets out of the room while making or playing with homemade slime. If you think your pet did get into some homemade slime, contact your family veterinarian, local animal emergency hospital, or ASPCA Poison Control.

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As you may recall, a close friend of mine volunteers for a pet rescue organization. Well, she messaged me during the week and mentioned they had PUPPIES!!! Of course, I invited us round for a playdate. Indeed, we were there in a flash and my husband even came along to supervise procedings. He had grave concerns about us arriving home with a pup! I wonder why????
Coco and her sister, Daisy, are apparently black, curley-haired retrievers and are six weeks old. They are pure black, except Coco has a small splash of white on her chest. Both of them looked like miniature versions of our Border Collie x Cavalier, Lady, only they have shorter ears.
Not surprisingly, these pups were irresistable, and it’s amazing how I can find them trying to chew up my shoes and even my good jumper endearing. Of course, there was that typical Australian; “she’ll be right, mate” nonchalence, but they were so cute that I almost couldn’t care. I even let them chew on my finger.
We will be getting a second dog in the not to distant future. Indeed, my friend has told me there are some border collie puppies coming up and I’m thinking about joining up as a volunteer and hosting these. See if one of them clicks. So far, I haven’t been seriously tempted by any of my friend’s lodgers. They’ve been wonderful dogs but I still feel lie we’re hanging out for another Border Collie pup.
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Pink Ribbon Street Appeal is an event to raise awareness and money which goes towards education, support for those affected, fundraising, research and medical care.
You can take part in fundraising by donating online, to collectors that are out leading up to the 11th of October, or voulenteering to be a collector.
Last year the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation were able to put donations towards;
- For new, targeted treatments being developed right here in NZ
- For medical equipment for our hospitals so that we can have access to new diagnostic tools and new procedures faster
- For treatments and services that give kiwis with advanced breast cancer longer and longer with their families
- For support that makes all the difference in the lives of kiwis affected by breast cancer
- For education to make sure that women and men, of all ages, know the signs of breast cancer so that more cases can be caught early
Their goal is to have zero deaths from breast cancer, from donations and awareness it brings them closer to achieving their goal.

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The Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety reported the following activity for Tuesday, July 10, and Wednesday, July 11. Public Safety officers ran six medical emergencies and responded to 73 calls for service.
At 6:03 a.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a reported civil dispute at 605 Third St., in Jackson. A borrowed car had not been returned. The vehicle was brought back shortly after police arrived.
At 8:15 a.m., officers responded to a fraud report at 3303 W. Michigan Ave., in Blackman Township. A vehicle was reported as being purchased fraudulently.
At 10:36 a.m., officers responded to the WalMart at 1700 W. Michigan Ave., in Blackman Township for a suspected larceny. The suspect fled the area and was arrested after a foot chase near the county courthouse, in downtown Jackson.
At 1:10 p.m., officers responded to 3120 Kalmbach Road in Grass Lake Township to assist the Grass Lake Fire Department with a grass fire.
At 2:37 p.m., officers responded to a damage to property report at 1006 Otney Drive, in Leoni Township. The window of a vehicle had been broken.
At 7:22 p.m., officers responded to an animal complaint at 114 N. State St. in Leoni Township. A loose dog had scratched the complainant. A citation was issued to the owner.
At 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, officer conducted a traffic stop on E. Michigan Avenue and N. Horton Street in Jackson. Citations for possession of marijuana were issued.
At 4:41 a.m., officers responded to room 142 in the Colonial Inn at 6027 Ann Arbor Road, for a complaint of subjects fighting. A warrant was issued and a subject was arrested at the scene.
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May 2012: O'Day attending an Exclusive Panel Discussion as Celebrity Apprentice Contestants Reunite at CORE.
Is it my imagination, or does she look like Lindsay Lohan? As Lindsay looks now, bloated, fake, injected, and old – seriously Aubrey, you’re doing something wrong.
I once spent my Friday night stalking Chrissy Teigen’s mom.
You know it’s a going to be a good week when Chrissy Teigen is getting naked on a Monday.
Magic Mike XXL is almost here! In honor of the movie’s upcoming release date, we’ve picked Channing Tatum as Celebuzz’s #ManCrushMonday!

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Click here for other railways.Direct Line - Havant to Woking
In 1857 a direct, and much quicker, line from London to Portsmouth via Woking and Havant was completed by the Direct Railway Company and leased to L&SWR for services to Portsmouth with user rights over the existing section from Havant to Portsmouth. Until late 1859 LB&SCR and L&SWR were in disagreement over ownership of the line around Havant and the lines were blocked north of Havant (see section on Havant New Station). There was talk of building two separate lines from Havant to Hilsea and Cosham with a separate station at Portsmouth being needed for the second line.
For the first twenty years it was a single track although the tunnel and all the bridges and earthworks had been built for double tracks. In 1878 the line was ‘doubled’ and electrified in 1937.
Havant New Station
The direct route track lay idle due to a dispute between LB&SCR and L&SWR on running trains to Portsmouth over the existing lines around Havant. In 1858, the two local railway companies started the "Battle of Havant". The line was blocked and some suggest navvies from each side engaged in a pitched battle. Agreement was only reached late 1859. For a few weeks a temporary terminus (Havant New) between Havant and Rowlands Castle was erected by the L&SWR. Passengers would travel from Havant New station in a horse-drawn omnibus to Hilsea, bypassing the main Havant station. The passengers could then carry on into Portsmouth by train. After two years the companies came to an agreement and the L&SWR were allowed access to the disputed line.
Rowlands Castle Station
Opened in 1859. The picture below shows the centre siding. The siding, thought to have been provided for the excursion trade, is large enough to provide for up to two coaches. There is some evidence also that horse boxes were left here and that horses destined for Goodwood Race Course were delivered to the station in the 1930’s.
The station in the early the 1900's.
Map of the station and sidings early 1900's together with the Brick Works track to the south.
Woodcroft Halt/Ditcham Park Halt
Opened in 1943, closed 1945 and subsequently demolished. Today, only a footbridge remains.
During World War II, in 1940 the Admiralty requisitioned Ditcham Park, a nearby country house for use as a convalescent home for sailors. The halt was built to serve Ditcham Park, principally for trains from the extensive naval facilities in Portsmouth. The trains were sometimes rumoured to be loaded with 'ladies' from Portsmouth.
Because of its naval nature, it was featured on few maps, but some maps did mark it by a little tab without a name.
Likely site of Woodcroft Halt at the southern end of Harris Lane.
Possible early 1900's picture of the bridge at Woodcroft Farm.
Buriton Sidings and Limeworks
Buriton Sidings: For many years a goods train would come to the sidings every morning and you would get a note if there was something to be collected. You would then have two or three days to collect things; after that you were charged. There used to be a ‘coal club’ for manual workers living in the parish and most of the materials for the school used to come in by rail into the sidings. A communal trolley was available at the Five Bells to help carry things into the village, down Kiln Lane.
Buriton Lime Works: The limeworks were opened around 1860 (and closed in 1939). It was probably the building of the Portsmouth - London railway line which facilitated the introduction of the limeworks by making it possible to bring coal to Petersfield.
Three main chalk quarry pits (known as "France", "Germany" and the "White" pit) were developed over the years. Quite a complex internal network of 3 foot gauge railways and inclines was developed to carry the chalk around within the site. Trucks would be horse-drawn to the edge of an incline, controlled by a pony boy. From then on they would run down to the kilns by gravity. Those from the ‘White’ pit were run through the top of ‘Germany’ pit, across Kiln Lane into ‘France’ pit, under an incline, back across a second crossing over Kiln Lane and into the works where they would be tipped onto the loading floor of the kilns. A man would be stood on the back of the truck with his foot on the brake handle and another man would indicate when it was clear to cross Kiln Lane. With a crude foot-brake system (which pushed a wooden shoe up to rub against the wheels) being the only means of control that the man on the truck would have, and with speeds probably reaching 50-60 mph, spills were not uncommon. Wet rails were sanded to give grip but, even so, both experienced and inexperienced drivers would skid and the momentum would throw the truck forward, catapulting the driver and the load through the air. Empty trucks were returned to the pits (about three at a time) using horses until locomotives took over in 1923. There are recollections of two locomotives at the limeworks (40 horsepower ‘Simplex’ machines with Dorman petrol engines). At least one of these had been used in World War One for transporting supplies to the Allied front lines, and possibly for towing ambulance wagons.
A couple of trains per day would call at Buriton Sidings to take the lime away and to deliver the anthracite coke breeze. The mainline engine would push wagons into ‘the gully’ (the lower part of the limeworks) although the engine itself could not go into the gully.
The Lime Works are now a Nature Reserve.
Kilns and workers at the Lime Works.
Map mid 1900's - just north of the tunnel.
Butser Hill Lime Works: Little documentation available. Probably opened in 1930s and closed 1970s. Narrow guage railway on site.
Map mid 1900's.
Butser Hill Lime Works Photos.
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Opened 1859. The station was extended and enlarged in 1864 to accommodate the traffic from the new Petersfield Railway to Midhurst. The main buildings still date back to the opening of the line and are of a "town" type, larger than other wayside stations on the route but identical to Godalming. Petersfield Signal Box, a London & South Western Railway Type 3a signal box built c1885 is designated Grade II.
The map below shows the main station with sidings and goods shed. Private siding for Amey's Brewery? North of Station Road is the platform used for the Petersfield and Midhurst Branch (1860-1955).
Map mid 1900's.
Midhurst branch platform 1955.
Petersfield Signal Box.
Opened 1859. It was one of two places where the Longmoor Military Railway joined the main line (the other being Bordon).
Liss Station map 1930's.
Liss Station map 1950's with the Longmoor connection branching off to the left.
Longmoor Military Railway
The Longmoor Military Railway (LMR) was a British military railway built by the Royal Engineers from 1903 in order to train soldiers on railway construction and operations. Originally a tramway was laid to assist in removing 68 large corrugated iron huts from Longmoor Military Camp Camp to Bordon. The railway was relaid to standard gauge in 1905–1907 and was initially known as the Woolmer Light Railway then the Woolmer Instructional Military Railway in 1908 and renamed the Longmoor Military Railway in 1935. The Liss extension was opened in 1933.
The stations and junctions included:
Bordon – the northern terminal, adjacent to Bordon station and with access to British Railways via the LSWR owned Bentley and Bordon Light Railway (now closed) which joined to London to Alton line at Bentley
Two Range Halt
Longmoor Downs – the original terminus.
Liss Forest Road
Liss – the southern terminus, with a platform adjacent to those serving the Portsmouth Direct Line.
An additional loop ran eastwards from Longmoor camp via a station at Hopkins Bridge to Whitehill Junction, completed in 1942. This provided circular running to the line, allowing for improved training without the need to turn trains at the terminals.
At its peak, the railway ran to over 70 miles (110 km) of operational laid track and sidings. The vehicles and stock on the LMR were very much an assortment to give the maximum learning opportunity. Well over a thousand locomotives had associations with the railway, although many only through the need for storage. The same was true of the signalling at the various locations on the line, including an Army version of flag signalling. After the end of World War II, the collection also included captured enemy equipment, including a "Schienenwolf" or railroad plough: a German wagon which dragged behind it a huge hook, used to destroy sleepers and so render railway lines unusable to advancing enemy troops. In addition to the various military items, there were old versions of standard passenger carriages.
A passenger service was operated over the line at various times, nominally for personnel required on the railway, and others from the War Department/Ministry of Defence and their families.
It was inevitable that the significance of the facilities offered by the LMR would be reduced in later years. Even so, the LMR was still important enough for the tracks of the Bentley to Bordon branch to be left in place when passenger services were withdrawn on 16 September 1957. This line remained in place as, although there was a British Railways connection at Liss, the Bordon branch made it easier to accommodate the movements of military traffic at short notice. In 1966, the movement of goods over the Bordon branch was suspended, and the line was taken up in 1967.
For many months before closure in 1969, the Longmoor Military Railway was home to some preserved ex-BR steam locomotives.
In the light of the reducing role of the military and the severely reduced British Empire, it was decided by the Ministry of Defence to close the railway. On hearing of its impending closure local locomotive preservation groups became interested in acquiring the small but complete rail system, and a bid was placed to purchase LMR along with the airstrip at Gypsy Hollow which would have enabled the production of a unique transport museum. The MOD rejected this proposal, which had been backed by the Association of Railway Preservation Societies and The Transport Trust. However the Army did offer the last 1½ miles of line from Liss Forest Road to Liss. The offer was accepted, a provisional lease was drawn up and planning permission was sought for developments at Liss. Unfortunately the people of Liss did not share this enthusiasm and opposed the planning permission.
The railway was used as the location for a number of films including The Lady Vanishes (1938), Bhowani Junction (1956), The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958), The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery (1966), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). In 1956 the railway was used to stage a train derailment for the BBC programme Saturday Night Out when Ex-SR King Arthur class locomotive 30740 Merlin and three coaches were pushed down an incline onto a specially canted section of track.
Longmoor Camp Rail Network.
Opened in1906. Closed in1969.
Oakhanger Halt was built as the main station for Bordon Garrison. Shortly after the Bordon Branch line was closed the Longmoor Military Railway (LMR) was cut back to Oakhanger with Bordon LMR Station closing. The remainder of the line closed three years later.
Oakhanger Halt map.
Oakhanger Halt 1969
Oakhanger Halt Crossing 1963
Longmoor Camp Rail map from the Portsmouth - London line at Liss to the Alton - London line at Bentley in the 1950s.
Longmoor Camp Images.
Mike Morant Collection
Friends of Alton Station - Longmoor Military Railway
Videos of Longmoor.
Liphook Station 1865.
Liphook Station and Goods Yard map 1940's.
Opened 1859. Until 1938, when the line was electrified and an additional platform added Haslemere was just a standard wayside station.
Haslemere Station 1930s map.
Haslemere Station 1940s map with added line and platform.
Opened 1859 as Witley and Chiddingfold. Renamed Witley 1947.
Witley Station 1940s map.
Witley Station (probably 1960s).Milford Station
Milford Station 1940s map.
Milford Station 1908.
Opened at current location in 1859, built in a mock Tudor style and is a Grade 2 listed building. The original single platform terminus station, opened in 1849, was located on a spur from just south of Farncombe station, north of the River Wey. It was closed to passengers in 1897 but was retained as a goods yard until 1969. In 2006 Godalming station was renamed "Shere" for three days while filming took place for the movie "The Holiday".
Godalming Station 1940s map.
Godalming Station 1905.Godalming Old Station
Opened in 1849, was located on a spur from just south of Farncombe station, north of the River Wey. It was closed to passengers in 1897 but was retained as a goods yard until 1969. The site is now a residential development, the road being called appropriately Old Station Way.
Godalming Old Station late 1800s map.
Godalming Old Station 1957.
Opened in 1897. It is said to have been built at the instigation of General Sir Frederick Marshall, a director of the London and South Western Railway Company, who lived nearby at Broadwater.
Farncombe Station 1940s map.
Peasmarsh and Shalford Junctions
The top branch goes to Redhill and the bottom one is the Cranleigh Line of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway to Horsham, which opened in 1865 and closed in 1965. The line to Horsham was once seen to be the route to the South Coast (Shoreham) before the Portsmouth Direct line had ben completed, but that never came to anything.
The abandoned railway shown in the map was built to link Redhill to Portsmouth before the Direct Portsmouth Railway was completed and was never used and no track was ever laid. It was built in the 1840s and abandonned in 1859.
Map late 1800s.
Opened by the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1845 to connect to Woking, but was substantially enlarged and rebuilt in 1880.
The Reading, Guildford and Reigate Railway (Reading , Guildford and Redhill) opened in 1849, and was operated by the South Eastern Railway.
LSWR services to Farnham via Tongham began in 1849 and the New Guildford Line to Leatherhead and Epsom Downs in 1885. On the latter line is the other Guildford station: London Road: the line to it describes a curve around the town on an embankment, crossing the River Wey by a high bridge.
Guildford station was also the northern terminus of the (now-closed) Cranleigh Line of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway, which opened in 1865 and closed in 1965. This line ran to Horsham by way of Cranleigh, Rudgwick and Christ's Hospital.
Guildford station was the site of an important motive power depot opened by the LSWR in 1845. The original building was demolished in 1887 to make room for the enlargement of the station, and was replaced by a semi-roundhouse which was substantially enlarged in 1897. This was closed and demolished in 1967.
For a history of Guildford and photos visit David Hey's Collection Page 32. See also Pages 33 and 34.
1912 Railway Clearing House map of lines around Guildford.
Guildford Station and Engine Sheds maps late 1800s.
Guildford Station 1908.
Opened in 1883 surrounded by open heath and farmland.
Worplesdon Station 1920s map.
Wikipedia - Portsmouth Direct Line
Wikipedia - Rowlands Castle Railway Station
Wikipedia - Petersfield Railway Station
Wikipedia - Woodcroft Halt
Wikipedia - Liss Railway Station
Wikipedia - Longmoor Military Railway
The Industrial Railway Society - Longmoor Military Railway
Woolmer Forest Heritage Society - Railways
Friends of Alton Station - Bentley & Bordon Railway
Wikipedia - Liphook Railway Station
Wikipedia - Haslemere Railway Station
Wikipedia - Witley Railway Station
Wikipedia - Milford Railway Station
Wikipedia - Godalming Railway Station
Wikipedia - Farncombe Railway Station
Wikipedia - Guildford Railway Station
Wikipedia - Worplesdon Railway Station
Wikipedia - Berrylands Railway Station
Rowlands Castle Historical Society
Buriton Heritage Bank
John Speller's Web Pages
David Heys Collection
Southern E-Mail Group
The Andrews Pages
Six Bells Junction
National Railway Museum
David Turner Railway History
The Industrial Railway Society
Black Cab London
Old Maps Online


TheArtificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the technological developments on everyone's lips. We currently associate it with processes that take place in our connected mobile devices, but alsois present in hospitals, where it speeds up and specifies diagnoses and their treatments,or in transportation, helping in traffic management -among other sectors-.
While it seems to be a technology of the present, scientists and computer researchers have been working on itsince the fifties. It was preciselyin 1956, during the Dartmouth Conference (United States), when theArtificial Intelligence received its name-completed by John McCarthy- and established as a discipline within the computer sciences.
A year earlier, in the proposal to celebrate the aforementioned event, McCarthy, along with three other scientists, already offered the basis for the new discipline, which would deepen the conjecture that "every aspect of learning or any other characteristic of intelligence can in principle to be described with such precision thatA machine can be manufactured to simulate it"
The proposal was already referring to an attempt to discover "how to make machines use language, (from abstractions and concepts),solve types of problems so far reserved for humansand improve themselves. "
Currently, and according to one of its definitions,AI is understood as the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems, as they explain from Huawei, one of the companies that has focused more in this field in recent years. These processes include thelearning(the acquisition of information and rules for the use of information), thereasoning(using the rules to reach approximate or definitive conclusions) and theself-correction.
From programming to prediction
At the time that Artificial Intelligence was born, scientists developed themodern programming languages, of high level, that allowed to program in writing the instructions that a machine had to follow to execute a certain task.
These instructions are written by hand, and make uplines of symbols and grammar rules based on human language, but that machines can understand. Fortran, Lips and Cobol appeared in the 1950s, but today the most common arePhyton(Google),Java(eBay) orSwift(Apple), among others.
With the programming languages are developedprograms('software') – or web pages – thatallow machines(the physical part or 'hardware')perform specific tasks.
Currently, Artificial Intelligence systems are based on what has been called machine learning or machine learning. That is to say,a machine-which can be a computer or a mobile-learn what you have to do without needing to write the instructions.
These machines 'learn' from banks with large amounts of data andthey use algorithms to detect patterns and act in a predictive way. Technologies such as voice recognition, translation programs such as Google Translator or Microsoft Translator, or search recommendations are examples of use of this 'machine learning'.
How artificial intelligence works
"Human intelligence works exactly like artificial intelligenceAccording to Huawei, the AI replicates the process of making unconscious decisions, a process by which a person can take around 35,000 decisions per day, although he is aware of an average of only 92, according to the scientific consensus cited by the technology company.
An Artificial Intelligence learns from the large amount of data that people generate in their daily activity, but also from the people themselves. And based on the accumulated knowledge is able to make decisions.
For example, a self-contained vehicle does not know what it will find on the road, but resorts tomemory(data that you have provided) andsenses(information received in real time from multiple connected sensors), just like a human brain, to make decisions.
What differentiates Artificial Intelligence from human intelligence is that the first is "the coding and programming of a series of 'software' lines that allow life to be easier," adds the company, which tries to apply the advantages of this day-to-day technology of its users.
The era of 'Smartphones'
In recent years,the integration of Artificial Intelligence in smartphonesIt has changed the way we interact with the devices and the world around us, a change that materializes the Mate 20 family of Huawei, some mobile phones presented last October under the motto: 'More Inteligencia, more power'.
The Chinese manufacturer introduced for the first time in the familyMate 10a specific processor for Artificial Intelligence.Kirin 970integrated a neural processing network (NPU) that allowed it "simulate human thinking", that is, was able to analyze the environment,recognize up to 2,000 images per minute, translate text in real time without connection to the Network and even make recommendations and adapt to the user.
One year later,Huawei has equipped its Mate 20 family with the Kirin 980 processor, with which the company advances in the evolution of the AI applied to mobile phones. In this way,increases image recognition by 120 percent, being able to understand the user's usage habits and, consequently,predict which is the most efficient way to useand optimize the performance of the terminal.
Also, in this terminal it offers an improved photographic experience, thanks -among other things- to the 'Multi-pass' noise reduction solution, which uses the AI to eliminate noise accurately without erasing the details of the image. that makes photographs taken in low light conditions improve their quality.
Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize our day to day andthe 'smartphone' is key in this transition.The efficient management of telephone resources is already improving our user experience, while machine learning will take the AI to another level.


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Josep Maria Miró Coromina
07 April 2017 to 08 April 2017
HOME continues to promote the works of Catalan writer Josep Maria Miró Coromina with Smoke. The play is aptly named – great clouds of tobacco smoke hang over the stage. Filmmakers often use smoking as a shorthand way of letting the audience know that the hero has a flaw. In Smoke it represents betrayal, cowardice and deception – the staples of any drama.
In an unspecified developing country two couples are forced into unwanted intimacy by the outbreak of civil unrest that traps them in a hotel. Jaume ( David Fleeshman) is a writer suffering from both writer’s block and an encroaching physical disease that limits his typing ability while his wife Laura ( Meriel Schofield) feels unable to help and is so bored she desperately seeks any kind of stimulus even if it involves causing trouble for other people. They both smoke like chimneys. Younger couple Alex (Joe Shipman) and Eva (Katie West) are reformed smokers and are visiting the country in an effort to adopt a child. Even before Laura starts her manipulative mind games their relationship has become strained by Eva’s decision to sneak out of the hotel and photograph the riots.
The concept of mismatched couples becoming antagonistic is not new but Josep Maria Miró Coromina avoids the excess of plays like Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? The script is restrained almost laid back in the depiction of the situation. The actions of the characters seem minor but the consequences are devastatingly out of proportion. It is as if the characters are simply too worn out to argue passionately and so restrict themselves to small acts of betrayal. At times the characters seem to be suffering from cabin fever arsing from being enclosed for so long and to be experiencing the delirium of a waking nightmare. Jaume vividly describes watching the rioters close in on the hotel as a compulsive action – he simply cannot look away despite the danger – yet later he will be confused and wonders if he dreamt the whole thing.
Director Walter Meierjohann tackles the challenges arising from a scratch performance in which the cast act script in hand by simply ignoring them. He sets the same standards that one might expect from a polished show. The set looks highly convincing as a hotel but then the props are borrowed from Jury’s Inn. Meierjohann does not allow the script in hand approach to limit the highly mobile production – at one point a fight scene sends a script crashing to the floor.
The cast make excellent contrasting couples. Meriel Schofield brings a jittery almost fragile edge to Laura’s scheming that draws out the character’s underlying desperation. Katie West and Joe Shipman have the shabby shamed approach of a couple who feel obliged to hurt each other as repayment for some past grievance each though they can hardly justify their actions even to themselves.
Having seen both of the productions by Josep Maria Miró Coromina on offer by HOME one would have to say that Smoke is the better of the two.
The ¡Viva! Festival runs at HOME in Manchester from 31st March to 17th April 2017- details are available at https://homemcr.org/event/viva-spanish-latin-american-festival-2017/
Reviewer: David Cunningham

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