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The art is fantastic! and so many of them make you feel warm and happy inside.
I like their gnomes. Shortstacks do not get enough love.
Those Sylvanas 'gift' comics are hilarious.And that invincible picture makes me want to get the mount even more >.<
Oh I've seen this artist around! The Winter Veil comics was actually the first thing I saw of their art. I just love the colors and lighting of these pieces.
"Harrison Bones!" That tickled me right well. The art is so good too!
I've been following Bex on Twitter for ages. Their art is always incredible, and I love their creativity. They always go out of their way to be nice to their fans as well, which is completely endearing!
I love that whelp! They are my favorite and the bow just makes it better!
Very talented! Great nuances in their expressions, really like the two gnomes picture! Bravo
This is such a well-deserved feature! I love Bex's skills with faces, lighting, and their awesome mini-comics! Whoever wins the giveaway will be very lucky indeed. :^D
When I remember the comics, it always takes a smile from me, it’s so funny! And art style amazes me every time i look at it!
What a great sense of humor Bex has, LOL! Not only that but a lot of her drawings are filled with some much warmth, especially the one with the two Feral Druids. <3
This comic at the end is fantastic lol
OMG yes harrison bones! Love it so much! :D
Sylvanas gives the best gifts, doesn't she? lolI'm a sucker for the Pepe crossover picture. Somehow, I'd missed that one (I'm assuming during the holidays) on her site.Also, I should mention to you folk at Wowhead - the link to her IG account is broken - one too many slashes.For everyone else, just head here: https://www.instagram.com/formbextron/
I'm really lucky that I get to call Bex a friend, her art has inspired me in SO many ways.Every time I've ever needed help with expressions she's been there. It blows me away each time she shares a new piece.What I like most about her though is her obvious love and care for characters that she draws. From their clothing to their expressions, that dedication shows.
Your artwork is gorgeous! I LOVE the two feral druids, since feral has been my main since I started <3 Will definitely start following this artist, keep up the great work!
Not only is the art awesome but the humor in the comic and the one that says Pity you are not a dragon shows great humor. I love the gnomes sitting down and hugging and the two druids sitting and sharing a moment is also great (sorry not too good with the words to describe how great they are...coming from one who still draws stick-men for his grandson). Anyhow the best one is of the flying stallion IMO. Keep up the great work you'll knock 'em dead at Blizzard I am sure of it. Can't wait to see how your doing in 5 years either.
Harrison Bones is the best thing ever omg.
Formbextron, I like you art very much! Great attention to details in all styles, drawing are really magical, like you can feel it. But the most I like usage of colors and how you create volume, very beautiful! You a very talented and skillful!


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From Southampton City-Portswood-Townhill Park - City Red 7
The closest Bus Stop is Aldi on Bevois Valley Road.
St Denys Railway Station is a short walk away.
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The boy got himself interested in Cowboy Fast Draw a few months ago. Fastest shooter to hit the target wins. Here's a brief rundown of how it works: 1-shooters take the line 2-target light illuminates 3-shooters draw and shoot 4-timers display hit speed 5-best your opponent 3 times for the win 6-loser gets an "x" 7-get 3 "x"s and you're eliminated form competition Competitors wear western-ish gear and shoot single-action .45 Colt revolvers. Targets are 2 feet in diameter with a small light at the center. .45 casings hold shotgun primers that propel wax bullets at about 700 fps. Shots are taken from 21 feet. I went to a competition with him today. His first ever. About 50 shooters divided in to 3 groupings of fast, faster, and fastest. He was in the fast group and was one of the first shooters with 3 "x"s. Nerves and a hard time hitting the target did him in. So I was able to grab video of some of the fastest shooters. The fastest shooters lean wayyyyyyyyy back to minimize motion and maximize speed. They look kinda goofy but they crushed the non-leaners every time.


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On 27th January petitioner Ziya Us Salam a leading journalist requested the apex court for impleadment in a plea that would allow women to enter mosques, stating that neither the Quran nor the Hadith prohibits the entry of Muslim women in the mosques.
In his petition, Ziya contended that while there is no explicit ban for women to enter mosques but, there is no separate entry for them or a separate area for ambulation. She states that such practices restrict women from entering the mosque and violates the tenets of the Quran and Hadith.
The petition drawn up by her lawyer Farooq Rasheed reads “That, neither the Quran nor the Hadith bars or prohibits the entry of Muslim women in mosques. In fact, in Quran at nearly 60 places, Allah asks both men and women to “establish” prayer, as opposed to merely offering prayer. Praying in isolation does not amount to establishing prayer,”
The petitioner seeks impleadment of the petition filed by Yasmeen Zuber Ahmad Peerzada and Zuber Ahmad Nazir Ahmad Peerzada, seeking a direction to permit Muslim women to enter the mosque to offer prayers.
The petitioner further sought to declare the customary tradition of denying women to enter the mosque as illegal and unconstitutional. The Supreme Court accepted the claim in light of the Sabarimala verdict.
On 13th January, a 9-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court said it would deal with the larger issue of whether courts can intervene in “particular religious practices” and hear a batch of pleas including those seeking entry of Muslim women in the mosque. The hearing is likely to start in the first week of February.

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Two members of the Proud Boys have been indicted for conspiring to obstruct law enforcement protecting Congress during the Capitol riot, according to a news release issued late Friday.
The indictment Friday is the first for conspiracy charges in connection with the deadly assault on Jan. 6, amid growing evidence that efforts to lay siege on the Capitol had been months in the making.
The Justice Department said in a news release on Friday night that the indictment had been filed in federal court against two of the far-right hate group’s members, William Pepe, of Beacon, NY, and Dominic Pezzola, of Rochester, NY. Both men had already been facing lesser charges connected to the Capitol attack after their arrests on Jan. 12 and Jan. 15 respectively.
Citing the indictment which remained under seal on Friday night, the release noted that Pezzola and Pepe had “engaged in a conspiracy to obstruct, influence, impede, and interfere with law enforcement officers engaged in their official duties in protecting the U.S. Capitol and its grounds on Jan. 6, 2021.”
Prosecutors have said the two men interfered with police protecting the Capitol, including by removing metal barricades meant to hold back crowds and stealing property belonging to the police. Pezzola is alleged to have helped crowds break past police defenses after stealing an officer’s riot shield.
The announcement of the conspiracy charges come as investigators have prioritized examining evidence pointing at the potential advanced planning of the attack.
Before Friday’s indictment, charges in the deadly assault on the Capitol had consisted largely of disorderly conduct and unlawful entry. Of the more than 170 people charged to date, the only other serious conspiracy charges in the inquiry have been brought against three members of a militia group known as the Oath Keepers, who have been accused of making advanced preparations for the Jan. 6 rally in Washington that predate even the Nov. 3 presidential election.
The Proud Boys have served as a violent supporter for former President Donald Trump who appeared to signal his support for the white supremacy-linked group during a presidential debate last year when he told its members to “stand back and stand by.”
Earlier this week, U.S. attorney in Washington, Michael Sherwin, said that prosecutors were focused on bringing “more complicated conspiracy cases related to possible coordination among militia groups” and were also looking at evidence that individuals from different states had plans to travel to the nation’s capital before the fateful attack.
At least four other members of the Proud Boys have also been charged so far for their involvement in the Capitol attack, including one of the group’s top leaders, Joseph Biggs an army veteran who was accused of leading a group of roughly 100 Proud Boys who marched toward and into the Capitol.

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Law Enforcement Fights For Funding
Authorities 'Getting By' With Less Money
Law enforcement officers in Oklahoma said they need more money because three years of budget cuts are putting everyone at risk.
State troopers, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Corrections said they are "getting by" with less money.
For agents at OSBI, it comes down to equipment and manpower. They said they need money to buy software and new vehicles so they can solve some of the state's biggest crimes.
"We are now declining more than we ever have before," said Stan Florence, director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Florence said three years of state budget cuts have left his agents overworked and underfunded.
"I'm beginning to see it take its toll on people. You can only do extra work for so long," Florence said.
In the past three years, Florence said the agency took a $4.4 million hit, losing 25 percent of its funds, forcing it to cut training, freeze hiring and hold off on purchasing vital equipment.
"Clearly, we're not able to do what we once did," Florence said.
Several months ago, OSBI agents made a big break in the case of the 2008 killings of two young Weleetka girls. It's a case that required money and manpower, something Florence said the agency is now struggling to find.
"Some investigation is going to suffer, and I just don't like for that to happen," Florence said.
OSBI officials said they will be asking for more money from the state this year to buy new vehicles and new equipment to process evidence.


The President believes that Ukraine coped with the epidemic
Ukraine without major loss was the first wave of the epidemic and to the second already will be more prepared. This was stated at a traditional meeting on Bankova President Vladimir Zelensky, reports the income statement.
The meeting noted that the adaptive quarantine is introduced in all regions of Ukraine, except for three: Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi, and almost everywhere there was a transition to the third phase of easing of restrictive measures.
In addition, after removing the first quarantine restrictions in Ukraine recorded a sharp outbreaks.
“We actually managed relatively well through the first wave of the pandemic. This was facilitated by the responsibility of Ukrainians, and the strategy of containment, which we detailed and carefully developed and changed as needed. Now we have the experience, understanding and exposure, if you come second wave. I hope, then the humanity will be more ready,” said Zelensky.
In turn, the Minister of health, Maxim Stepanov said that the contract with the National health service has concluded, almost all hospitals, and pay physicians for the fight against COVID-19 already listed.
And commander in chief of the Armed forces of Ukraine Ruslan Homchak said that already prepared for the opening of the first control points of entry/exit (KPVV) on the demarcation line in the Donbas – they will open on June 10.
As reported “Today”, the health Ministry is already preparing for a possible second wave of the epidemic in the fall. They say that they will rely on the experience of the confrontation of the coronavirus, including which constraints are working, which are not. Now comes the containment phase of the epidemic, since it opens up certain sectors of the economy, and Ukraine is adapting to life in new conditions after the easing of the quarantine. Meanwhile, the chief sanitary inspector of the country Victor Lyashko told why Ukraine does not develop a vaccine against coronavirus.
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Flavorful Tomato Sauce with Pasta
If you're looking for a creamy and fresh tasting tomato sauce, this recipe is for you! Boil your favorite pasta noodle and add this sauce to the mix when they're cooked through.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 500g Passata
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the onion in the oil for a few minutes then add in the garlic and continue cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and cook on a low heat for about 10 mins.
- Serve with your favourite pasta and some extra cherry tomatoes

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Immunify.life will be Launched as CardStarter Accelerator Project
CardStarter, the world’s premier incubator, launchpad and insurance program for Cardano projects, will launch the Immunify.life IDO as an accelerator project. Immunify.life is a unique AI-supported and incentivized, health registry blockchain that is transparent and secure, as well as compatible and interoperable with existing patient medical data systems.
Immunify.life serves the entire health spectrum from the individual patient to rural clinics, governments, international health organizations and global investors in healthand has already established pilots in Kenya and Cameroon. The data capture technology, management, storage and access to all proprietary data is available to patients and health institutions at no cost, empowering emerging economies globally.
The Immunify.life platform is built to capture and store vast quantities of real-time, real-world data. Immunify.life’s technical architecture was designed with 3 core capabilities:
- Incentivisation — Built in token reward system that incentivizes healthy behaviour from both physicians and patients.
- Security — Unique secure medical identifier NFT that captures key personal medical data, such as vaccination records.
- Simplicity — Accurate real time data capture linked to the unique patient identifier. Accessible via our simple mobile app from a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
CardStarter is a decentralized accelerator and token swapping platform, connecting early stage Cardano innovators such as Immunify.life with our community of donors. As a CardStarter Accelerator Project, Immunify.life will be connected with strategic media and marketing partners to ensure maximum network exposure. CardStarter will also help Immunify.life access communities within the Cardano network with a future prospect of establishing new partnerships.
“The Immunify.life disease management system will provide time tracking of infectious diseases like Covid 19 , tuberculosis and HIV in emerging economies around the globe .” ~Guy Newing, CEO
“CardStarter is very proud, once again, to be a pioneer in the Cardano ecosystem bringing life changing, and life-saving technologies such as Immunify.life to the market. Beyond our goals of bringing novel technologies, CardStarter is first and foremost a team that aims to improve the world. And we are honored to play a part in Immunify.life’s launch.” ~ Aatash Amir, CEO CardStarter.
CardStarter is the first incubator, launchpad and insurance program for projects being built on the Cardano network. The CARDS platform is a unique and dynamic launchpad, connecting projects to early supporters and a network of key partners. The Cards Accelerator Program (CAP) team works with each project individually to establish the right connections and map marketing strategies, establishing the foundation for long term success.
CardStarter is also differentiated by its charge to protect its supporters. CARDS provides unbiased third-party audits of every project’s code and protects IDO participants with an in-house insurance program. CardStarter is proudly partnered with X21 Digital, BlockSync Ventures, Moonwhale Ventures, Genesis Shards, Plethori, Fractal, PARSIQ, Scryptic Tech and Longtail Financial. Once fully built, CardStarter will be an all-inclusive platform with a decentralized exchange to complement the current offerings. CardStarter also aims to be a nurturing force in the Cardano ecosystem, with hackathons and project development support being a major focus of the roadmap.
Immunify.life is a transformative and self-sustaining healthcare ecosystem on the blockchain powered by AI with self sovereign identification through immutable NFTs. Our mission is to transform the landscape of health data as we know it today, to enable and accelerate the power of big health data in serving the global community. The Immunify.life ecosystem has been built with the purpose of providing a globally catalytic tool for the capture and use of health data. It is easily adapted to any existing healthcare system from the most basic to the most complex. Our smart heath capabilities and blockchain technology captures, secures, consolidates and makes available essential health data for all.


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Freshman Kelly Oubre Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds in Kansas' 96-69 win over Lafayette.December 20, 2014
College basketball Insider Jeff Goodman breaks down the impact Kansas coach Bill Self can expect from soon-to-be freshman power forward Cliff Alexander.March 07, 2014
Cliff Alexander, the top-ranked power forward in the ESPN 100, committed Friday to the Jayhawks. Alexander chose Kansas over hometown Illinois.November 15, 2013
Dave Telep talks with the top recruit in the ESPN 100, Andrew Wiggins (Huntinton Prep/Thornhill, Ont., Canada), after he scored 28 points in a 70-49 win over Cape Henry, Va.January 13, 2013

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Briefing Session 1: Get ready for the 2023 multi-stakeholder hearing on health (logistics & process)
Date: March 2, 2023
Duration: 15:00-16:00 (CET)/9:00-10:00 (ET) 1 hour
The Coalition of Partnerships for UHC and Global Health first briefing session was held on March 2, 2023, ahead of the multi-stakeholder hearing for the health-related United Nations High-Level Meetings (UN HLM). This first briefing session focused on the logistics and process, registration for the multi-stakeholder hearing, invitation timelines, and visa applications to ensure all stakeholders have the resources and information they need to participate in the hearings.
On March 2, 2023, The Coalition of Partnerships for UHC and Global Health held the first virtual briefing session on the multi-stakeholder hearings on health, which took place on 8-9 May, 2023 in New York, ahead of the United Nations High-Level Meetings (UN HLM).
The session was moderated by Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Global Chief Executive Officer of Amref Health Africa, and included opening remarks from Ms. Gabriela Cuevas Barron, Co-chair of the UHC2030 Steering Committee and closing remarks by Ms. Katie Dain, CEO of The NCD Alliance. Both speakers emphasized the unique opportunity the global health community has with three high-level meetings on health at the United Nations General Assembly this September, as well as the immense responsibility we have to ensure they result in coherent, ambitious and actionable commitments from political leaders.
Dr. Akihito Watabe from the UHC2030 Secretariat and Dr. Suvanand Sahu, Deputy Executive Director, Stop TB Partnership shared insights with and answered questions from participants on how stakeholders can register for and participate in the multistakeholder hearings and how we can ensure the hearings are inclusive and diverse. They also provided details on the processes they are taking to prepare for both the hearing and the high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly.
You can register for the multi-stakeholder hearings on health here.
The Hearings will bring together representatives of the Member States, observers of the General Assembly, parliamentarians, representatives of local government, relevant UN entities, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, professional associations and the private sector and broader communities. This includes ensuring the participation and voices of women, children, youth and indigenous leadership. The Hearings will be live-streamed.
The United Nations President of the General Assembly will convene multi-stakeholder hearings as part of the preparatory process of the health-related UN HLMs during the UN General Assembly in September 2023. The hearings aim to engage the active participation of “appropriate senior-level representatives of Member States, observers of the Assembly, parliamentarians, representatives of local government, relevant UN entities, non-governmental organizations, philanthropic foundations, academia, medical associations, the private sector and broad communities, ensuring the participation and voices of women, children, youth, and indigenous leadership” as part of the preparatory process. Participants will be encouraged to exchange views on key priorities to raise with Heads of State, while underscoring experiences and best practices on the ground, highlighting the special challenges faced by civil society organizations, private sector and other stakeholders.
About the Coalition: The health-related UN HLMs and the SDG Summit in 2023 will be a significant opportunity for Heads of State to reaffirm their commitment to UHC and to recognize the role of UHC as an overarching umbrella for SDG3: good health and well-being. Recognizing the need for greater collaboration and harmonization across health stakeholders and programmes, the Coalition unites health leaders and advocates in a common goal to align advocacy and accountability efforts to achieve UHC and advance the SDGs.
More information and registration: https://indico.un.org/event/1004370/


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While bipolar disorder and substance use disorders were once diagnosed and treated as separate conditions, today a more integrated approach is used. Approximately percent of people experience alcohol dependence at some time during their lives
(Kessler et al. 1997). Criteria for a diagnosis
of alcohol abuse, on the other hand, do not include the craving and lack of
control over drinking that are characteristic of alcoholism.
Whereas numbers for legal substances, e.g., alcohol, are considered as relatively robust and reproducible, many cases of illicit drug use remain undetected in patients with BD. Cannabis is likely to be second after alcohol as substance of abuse in BD patients, affecting approximately one quarter of bipolar patients (7). Thus, there is growing
evidence that the presence of a concomitant alcohol use disorder may adversely
affect the course of bipolar disorder, and the order of onset of the two disorders
has prognostic implications. The primary challenge for those with co-occurring bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction is that the emotional instability can make it particularly challenging to comply with the guidelines of a treatment plan or recovery program.
The Mix Of Alcohol And Bipolar Disorder
Whereas, the incidence of BD across countries and cultures is within a similar range, reported rates for AUD differ considerably due to cultural and religious diversity. For example, a representative household survey in Iran found a 12-month prevalence of alcohol use disorders of 1% according to DSM-IV criteria and 1.3% according to DSM-5, with higher prevalence rates in urban vs. rural areas (8). For comparison, a recent US household survey reports a 12-month prevalence of DSM-5 AUD of 13.9% (9). Other mental health conditions such as ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia may present with overlapping symptoms.
Here’s how personal tech can affect our moods—plus tips for self-protection. Smart Devices & Social Media Are we too attached to our digital devices? That question has been debated for almost as long as the iPhone has been around, giving rise to…
Long-Term Recovery for People with Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Addiction
Those who have bipolar disorder find themselves experiencing extended periods of euphoria (known as being “manic”) and depression. However, it’s far more complex than just switching between being happy and being sad. The unpleasantness of dealing with bipolar disorder symptoms can cause people to try to find ways to make themselves feel good in the short-term. Therefore, the potential for alcohol abuse amongst bipolar individuals is quite high.
- Family-focused treatment (FFT) with psychoeducation is recommended and effective (99).
- Just quitting drinking isn’t enough if there hasn’t been a proper glimpse into what factors lead to the client starting to drink in the first place.
- Of the 11 criteria, 2–3 should be fulfilled to diagnose mild alcohol use disorder (AUD) (12).
- Positive effects of lithium on SUD apart from indirect effects via mood stabilization could not be substantiated so far (109).
- Nonetheless, the relatively delayed onset of bipolar symptoms in this patient group suggests that aggressive management of alcohol abuse in people at risk for bipolar disorder warrants further investigation.
- With bipolar disorder, we’re more likely to become overdependent on our digital devices.
You overindulge in alcohol use, since it makes you feel good and keeps you in a good mood. This is a combination of CBT and interpersonal therapy that helps individuals to build and maintain routines and healthier relationships. These were originally developed to treat psychosis (a symptom of schizophrenia), and also work to control mood swings. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders currently lists five types of bipolar disorder with bipolar I and II being the most common.
Double Trouble: The Link Between Bipolar And Alcohol
They concluded that this finding
is in accordance with results of clinical studies that suggest alcoholism is
often a complication of bipolar disorder rather than a risk factor for it. The route to treatment and recovery from bipolar disorder and alcoholism requires acceptance of one’s situation. In many https://sober-house.org/ cases, the most challenging aspect of overcoming a disease, affliction, or addiction is doing the legwork necessary to get professional support. You are more likely to adhere to your treatment plan if you are willing to seek help since you are already committed to making a transformation and getting better.
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Bipolar Disorder are often treated separately.
- For AUD, however, a recent meta-analysis of 22 studies showed no difference between BD-I (OR 3.78) and BD-II (OR 3.81) (28).
- They discovered that there is a greater family relationship between alcoholism and bipolar disorder than between alcohol use disorder and unipolar depression.
- Whereas, the incidence of BD across countries and cultures is within a similar range, reported rates for AUD differ considerably due to cultural and religious diversity.
- For this reason, it can sometimes be hard for individuals to tell bipolar II disorder from a depressive disorder, which can make it harder for someone to seek help for the right issue.
It acts similarly to some medications, risking feelings of depression with each swig of alcohol. Alcohol also greatly increases the severity of mania, which many who suffer from bipolar find extremely pleasurable. Although, alcohol can increase the negative effects of bipolar disorder in either direction, flaming the fire with each sip. When a person with bipolar disorder is first diagnosed, it may take some time to find a medication that’s effective in controlling all the symptoms of this condition.
Family Risk for Bipolar Disorder and Alcoholism
The higher SUD comorbidity rates in the US might directly relate to the poorer prognosis and higher treatment resistance in the SFBN US compared to the European sample (38). Providers may treat bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder sequentially (one before the other), independently (by themselves), or using an integrative approach (together). In certain cases, psychosis with delusions or eco sober house review hallucinations can occur in people with bipolar disorder. In people with bipolar disorder or AUD, it’s believed that the chemicals that regulate moods don’t work properly. Your environment as a young person can also influence whether you’re likely to develop AUD. One of the benefits of residential treatment is that the program will evaluate you thoroughly, so that all issues are diagnosed.
I’m not saying it’s the responsible thing to do by any means, but I’m human. For more information about the connection between bipolar and alcohol abuse, what to look out for with bipolar & substance abuse, or for those wondering “Can Drug Abuse Cause Bipolar Disorder? The symptoms of bipolar disorder are immensely difficult to work through alone. Mania and severe depression can also impact those closest to the bipolar individual, causing strain within their family, at work, and in their community. Proposed treatment and support algorithm for patients with comorbid AUD and BD.
Why do People with Bipolar Disorder Binge Drink?
The individuals with primary alcoholism had fewer episodes of mood disorder in the follow-up, which may mean that they had a less severe form of bipolar disorder. An important factor in studying the influence of alcoholism on bipolar disorder, or vice versa, is the order of onset of the two disorders. A mood disorder that occurs before the onset of the other disorder is called a primary affective disorder. Likewise, a disorder that occurs after the onset of the other is called a secondary affective disorder. It is very important to differentiate between alcohol-induced symptoms from actual bipolar illness. This can be difficult because chronic heavy alcohol use and withdrawal can mimic many psychiatric disorders.
This episode may precede or follow an episode of depression, but isn’t necessary. On the other hand, people who receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder first are more likely to have difficulty with the symptoms of AUD. Not everyone with this condition will be suicidal, but it is a real risk.
This means that the next time you’re in need of symptom relief, you’ll turn to alcohol. And the longer you maintain unsafe drinking habits, the more likely it is that you will develop an alcohol use disorder. Researchers propose reasons for the strong relationship between alcoholism and bipolar disorder.

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TRACK LIST: 1. Calling Out 4:55 2. Still Water 5:04 3. Unity 1:59 4. Another Day 4:36 5. Water of Life 10:00 6. Live for Him 5:26 7. Indian Summer 2:38 8. By My Side 3:55 9. Vacant Halls 6:44 10. Freedom Road 6:05 LINEUP: Dean Hallal – vocals Dave Auerbach – guitars Kevin Jarvis – keyboards; guitars; vocals Jennifer Meeks – flute; vocals Frank Tyson – bass; vocals Rick Walker - drums With: Jeff Hodges – percussion; keyboards, sampling
Prolusion. The US act FARPOINT has been around in one form or another since 1997, when Kevin Jarvis and Rick Walker hooked up and decided to form a band. They have been active as a live and recording unit ever since, with 5 full-length albums to their name. The most recent of these is "Kindred", which was issued by the US label 10t Records in the summer of 2011.
Analysis. Sometimes listening to a band will give you strong associations towards some aspects of their nature. Some artists give the impression that they are a live band first and foremost for instance, giving off a vibe that they really don't thrive inside a studio environment. Others might for some reason or other relay a strong feeling of compositions crafted with meticulous detail, where one can imagine the composer(s) using endless hours fine-tuning each and every second of all the creations. As far as Farpoint is concerned, most of their material suggests a solitary songwriter using the acoustic guitar to construct lead motifs, later to be worked on in the studio to add refined arrangements to what started out as a singer/songwriter creation or, possibly, a hymn. And while the reality of the compositional approach of this unit may be completely different, the religious sensibilities of their creations are a detail hard to miss, and the central role of the acoustic guitar and the manner in which it is utilized makes comparisons towards the singer/songwriter type of material inevitable, at best resulting in positive, spirited and uplifting creations, with flute inserts adding a touch of folk music to the proceedings, while gentle digital strings or subtly supplemental keyboard textures add a touch of symphonic art rock to this musical potpourri. A special mention of the rhythm department is in order too, as drummer Walker in particular adds some nifty and often sophisticated details to the proceedings that manage to add a great deal of life to these creations by way of intriguing and at times unexpected maneuvers. Other songs appear to be slightly more uneven, however. The exaggerated use of the bass guitar as a contrasting element on the pastoral epic Water of Life will be an acquired taste, I presume, and the darker-toned, rich arrangement on the following Live for Him doesn't really suit this band to my ears. There are some fine moments on both tracks by all means, but also some parts that come across as slightly awkward. In the association department, my feeling is that Farpoint is trying to stretch beyond their comfort zone on these occasions, and stretching just a bit too far. Fans of progressive rock might note down that this band by and large might be described as one hovering in the borderlands between mainstream rock and art rock. And that most aspects of the latter are catered for by way of arrangements rather than compositional structure or instrumental virtuosity. As far as artist comparisons go, I have a hard time finding anyone I'm vastly familiar that fits the scope of this act. The more accessible parts of Neal Morse's repertoire come to mind, but more in terms of mood than compositions as such. Other than that, a general description as positive, uplifting and accessible with distinct singer/songwriter sensibilities is the closest I can get on this one.
Conclusion. Neither demanding nor challenging in any manner worth mentioning, spirited and positive moods is the name of the game for Farpoint on their latest production. Accessible compositions with an emphasis on melodies where the acoustic guitar is the main provider of lead motifs prevail. Subtle details from folk music and symphonic art rock flavor the arrangements, and occasional sophisticated structural maneuvers add an art rock dimension to the proceedings. By and large an album that should appeal to those who enjoy advanced singer/songwriter material in my opinion; most songs possess just as much appeal to a mainstream-oriented audience as to one with their main preferences within the art rock universe.
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|Publication number||US4915500 A|
|Application number||US 06/766,168|
|Publication date||Apr 10, 1990|
|Filing date||Aug 16, 1985|
|Priority date||Aug 16, 1985|
|Publication number||06766168, 766168, US 4915500 A, US 4915500A, US-A-4915500, US4915500 A, US4915500A|
|Inventors||Stephen E. Selkowitz|
|Original Assignee||The United States Of America As Represented By The Department Of Energy|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (10), Referenced by (34), Classifications (15), Legal Events (6)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The United States Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract No. DE-ACO3-76SF00098 between the United States Department of Energy and the University of California.
This invention relates to a multichannel optical sensing device for measuring the distribution of outdoor sky luminance or illuminance, or the distribution of luminance or illuminance in a room or in a scale model of a room, or for any application in which illuminance/luminance data, or radiance/irradiance data, must be gathered efficiently from many discrete locations.
It is frequently necessary to measure illuminance or luminance at a number of different locations within a relatively short time period. This applies to both outdoor measurements and indoor measurements in a room. For example, in order to characterize sky luminance distribution, it is desirable to be able to measure the luminance across the sky vault at approximately one hundred locations or directions within a relatively short time interval to insure that the luminance distribution has not changed appreciably during the measurement period. In order to study lighting quality within an architectural space or a scale model of the space, it will often be desirable to measure the luminance of interior room surfaces when the room is lit by electric lighting only, by day lighting only, or with a combination of electric light and day light. Data on luminance distribution within the room is essential in order to calculate the glare index or some other measure of glare or visual comfort.
In other applications it may be desirable to measure the illuminance at many different locations within a building or within a scale model of a building. Each of these applications and other similar photometric or radiometric measurement applications have several requirements in common. They require: (1) relatively high absolute accuracy; (2) high precision in the measurement between channels; (3) minimum calibration drift over time; (4) ability to add or modify input channels; (5) the ability to collect data rapidly from a large number of channels; (6) the ability to transfer the collected data to an accessible file or storage device; (7) the ability to accept luminance and illuminance inputs; and (8) instrumentation which is rugged, durable and requires a minimum of maintenance and care. Low power consumption is also preferable so that, in some applications, the device can be battery-operated over long periods of time.
A number of different approaches have been used for this type of multichannel photometric measurements. One approach is to record a luminance distribution photographically, and then process the photographic record, using a microdensitometer to extract the relevant data. This approach requires a delay between collection of the data and its analysis and also generally suffers from severe calibration problems, since the relationship between film preparation and film development processes may vary with time and with the film production batch. Any single photographic frame will normally be limited to a hemispherical field of view.
The photographic approach can be modified by replacing the film with a video system which allows luminance at each location to be measured and automatically filed as an analog or digital signal in an electronic data bank, optical disc or in magnetic storage. The usefulness of this approach is limited by problems with linearity over a wide dynamic range, calibration, limited field of view, and the cost and complexity of the system.
Another technique is the use of a scanning photometer or radiometer. In this approach, a photometric sensor is mounted on a platform that mechanically scans over the desired field of view. Such systems have traditionally been used for measurements of sky luminance distribution. The scanning approach may also utilize a fixed photometric sensor with a scanning mirror system to send the light to the photometer. In either case, the mechanical requirements for a precision scanning device tend to make such approaches costly. The mechanical operation may also set a minimum scan time which may increase the total required time interval for a full scan sequence.
Still another approach is to design a device around an array of sensors, each of which operates independently, but all of which feed data to the same central unit. This approach will tend to produce a bulky unit if many sensors are required and will certainly be expensive, given the cost of high quality photometric sensors. In addition, due to the large number of individual sensors used, calibration between sensors becomes an important problem.
Considering this background, one principal object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved multichannel optical scanning device which overcomes most of the limitations and problems associated with the prior devices, while providing an improved solution to the problem of rapidly and accurately measuring the distribution of luminance and illuminance, both outdoors and indoors, and at remarkably low cost.
A further object is to provide a new and improved multichannel optical scanning device which is also applicable to the measurement of radiance and irradiance, either with a wide spectral band, or with any narrow spectral band for specific applications.
It will be understood that whenever measurements of luminance and illuminance are referred to herein, measurements of radiance and irradiance are also contemplated. When light is referred to herein, radiation is also contemplated, outside the visible spectrum.
To accomplish these and other objects, the present invention provides a multichannel optical sensing device, comprising a plurality of light receiving elements or receptors for receiving light from various directions, an optical shutter matrix including a plurality of optical shutter elements operable by electrical control signals between light transmitting and light stopping conditions, a plurality of fiber optic elements connected between the light receptors and the optical shutter elements of the matrix, shutter control means for selectively supplying electrical control signals to the optical shutter elements for selectively switching such elements to the light transmitting condition, a photodetector device for receiving the light from all of the optical shutter elements of the matrix, such photodetector device including detector means for producing electrical output signals corresponding to the received light, and output means for utilizing the output signals from the detector means.
A multitude of light receptors may be employed and may be aimed in a large number of different directions to cover a wide distribution. The receptors may include filters, diffusers and various other light control elements, such as cylindrical shields for regulating the acceptance angle of the receptors.
The fiber optic elements are flexible so that the sensors can be aimed in any direction. The fiber optic elements act as light pipes to carry the light from the receptors to the shutter matrix. All of the fiber optic elements are normally the same in length and size to minimize calibration problems but could vary widely in length and size for special purpose applications.
The optical shutter matrix preferably employs liquid crystal devices as the optical shutter elements. Such liquid crystal devices can be switched electronically very rapidly between the light transmitting and the light stopping conditions.
The control unit for the optical shutter matrix is preferably programmable and preferably utilizes a programmable microprocessor, so that the sequence control is derived from software. In this way, the sequence control can be modified, as desired, by changing the software. The optical shutter elements can be activated individually or in any desired combination, on the basis of any desired sequence.
The photodetector device preferably comprises an optical integrating sphere, including a generally spherical integrating chamber having an input port for receiving the light from all of the optical shutter elements. At least one detector element is provided in the spherical integrating chamber for producing output electrical signals corresponding to the received light. Two or more detector elements may be provided in the spherical integrating chamber, in which case the detector elements may have different spectral or other calibration characteristics, for example to provide adequate sensitivity over a wider range of signals.
An amplifier or amplifiers may be provided to amplify the output signals from the detector element or elements. If there are two or more detector elements, the amplifiers may combine the output signals from the detector elements, or may amplify them separately for subsequent processing and summation. The output means may comprise digitizing means for digitizing the output signals, and calibration means for modifying the output signals in accordance with any desired calibration curve or curves. Other signal processing means may also be employed.
The output means may preferably include storage means for storing the output signals from the photodetector device. The storage means preferably has a control connection to the programmable control unit, so that the output signals or data are stored under the sequence control of the programmable control unit. In this way, the storage of the output data is coordinated with the operating sequence of the shutter matrix.
The data may be analyzed in real time as collected, and the subsequent programmable control sequence may be altered, based upon the results of the real time data analysis.
The output means may also comprise a data display device, for displaying the output data, and some other output device, such as a printer.
Further objects, advantages and features of the present invention will appear from the following description, taken with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic illustration of a multichannel optical sensing device, to be described as an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating details of the shutter matrix.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system and the output system for the multichannel optical sensing device of FIGS. 1 and 2.
As just indicated, FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a multichannel optical sensing device 10 to be described as an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The multichannel device 10 comprises a multichannel optical receptor array 12, comprising a plurality of optical receptors 14 which may be aimed in various directions. There may be a multitude of the optical receptors 14, such as one hundred or more. The receptors 14 may be supported by a supporting structure 16.
The receptors 14 may be constructed to respond to either the exitance of a distant source or the flux density incident at the receptor locator. Thus, in the case of visible light, either luminance or illuminance can be measured. If desired, the receptors 14 may include various elements for calibration and correction purposes. Thus, the receptors 14 may include filters, diffusers and the like. The receptors 14 are illustrated as being generally cylindrical in shape, but may be any appropriate shape to respond to incident flux, and may be arranged to limit the angle of acceptance of the receptors. For many applications, it is desirable to construct the receptors 14 so that they accept light from a fairly narrow conical angle, such as the conical angle 18, shown in FIG. 1.
The receptors 14 are connected by a corresponding number of fiber optic links 20 to an optical shutter matrix 22, comprising a plurality of optical shutter elements 24, as shown most clearly in FIG. 2, adapted to be switched by electrical control signals between a light stopping condition and a light transmitting condition. Thus, the optical shutter elements 24 are in the form of electrically switchable devices. The optical shutter matrix 22 thus comprises a matrix of electrically switchable devices or cells 24, for receiving the light from the fiber optic links 20, which serve as light pipes to carry the light from the receptors 14. It will be understood that the optical shutter elements 24 may take the form of any known or suitable electrically switchable devices.
The optical shutter elements 24 of the matrix 22 may be activated in any desired sequence or combination by electrical control signals from a shutter matrix driver 26, under the control of a programmable control unit 28, which preferably utilizes a programmable microprocessor having software based programming, affording great flexibility in programming. The control unit 28 may be programmed so that the user may change the operating sequence of the optical shutter elements 24. The control unit 28 may also be programmed so that the operating sequence is determined in part by the results of the prior received data.
The light transmitted by each or all of the optical shutter elements 24 of the matrix 22 is received by a single photodetector device 30, preferably comprising an optical integrating sphere 32 having a generally spherical integrating chamber 34 therein. The light from all of the optical shutter elements 24 of the matrix 22 passes into the spherical chamber 34 through an input port 36 therein. The spherical integrating chamber 34 may have a diffusely reflecting interior surface 38 which is generally spherical in shape. Thus, the interior surface 38 may be white in color with a matte or flat texture.
The spherical integrating chamber 34 has detector means therein, including at least one detector element 40A, for producing electrical output signals corresponding to the light which enters the chamber 34. Preferably, the spherical chamber 34 has at least two detector elements 40A and 40B therein for producing electrical output signals. The detector elements 40A and 40B may be the same, but preferably they have different characteristics, such as different spectral response characteristics, or different dynamic range characteristics, for example. In this way, the output response characteristics of the photodetector device 30 can be changed by modifying the calibration and signal processing circuits which are employed to process the signals from the two detectors 40A and 40B. Detector shields 41A and 41B are preferably provided in the chamber 34 to shield the detectors 40A and 40B from direct radiation from the port 36, so that only reflected radiation reaches the detectors 40A and 40B.
The output signals from the photodetectors 40A and 40B are processed by output means 42, which may comprise amplifier means 44 and a combination output and control unit 46, which is labelled MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL, DATA COLLECTION AND STORAGE in FIG. 1. The amplifier means 44 preferably comprises two amplifiers 44A and 44B which may amplify the two output signals and pass them on separately to the combination output and control unit 46, for separate processing and subsequent combination in a programmable manner.
Further details of the combination output and control unit 46 are illustrated in FIG. 3, which shows that the programmable data collection sequence control unit 28 is a component of the unit 46. Timing pulses for the programmable control unit 28 are supplied by a clockpulse unit 48. The output signals from the amplifiers 44A and 44B are supplied to a calibration, conversion and processing unit 50, which may include digitizing means, such as an analog-digital convertor for converting the output signals from analog to digital form. The unit 50 may also include calibration means for modifying the output signals in accordance with any desired calibration curve, in accordance with signal processing techniques which are known to those skilled in the art. The signal processing operations of the unit 50 may be synchronized and controlled by means of a control connection 52 between the programmable control unit 28 and the unit 50.
In some cases, the photodetectors 40A and 40B are of the same type, but with different ranges. For example, one detector may be adapted to respond to low level signals, while the other detector is adapted to respond to high level signals. For this detector arrangement, the processing unit 50 is programmed to treat the detector signals separately and to select the appropriate value based upon the appropriate range for the particular signals being processed.
In other cases, the two detectors 40A and 40B may be of different types. For example, one detector may be photometric while the other detector is radiometric. Again, the processing unit 50 is programmed so that the two signals are initially processed separately. The processing unit 50 may advantageously be programmed to compute the ratio of the individual signal values from the two detectors. The ratio values, as well as the individual signal values, may be supplied as output signals, for storage and display, as well as possible further analysis.
The photodetectors 40A and 40B generate electrical signals, such as voltage, corresponding to the light or radiation received by the detectors. The signals must be converted to engineering units, such as lux. Since the detectors 40A and 40B operate over a wide signal range, the detectors have calibration curves representing the relationship, over the wide signal range, between the output electrical signals and the engineering units. Each individual photodetector has its individual calibration curve, depending upon its exact construction. Moreover, the calibration curves are dependent upon environmental variables, such as the prevailing temperature.
The calibration conversion and processing unit 50 performs the calibration functions for the photodetectors 40A and 40B by standard computerized data processing techniques. Thus, the calibration curves for the detectors may be installed in the unit 50 in the form of sets of calibration values, stored in programmable electronic memories, which deliver the output engineering values in response to the input electrical values. This type of a programmable electronic memory is sometimes referred to as an electronic look-up table. Such programmable electronic memories can be programmed to accomplish any desired calibration conversion. The analog signals from the detectors 40A and 40B are digitized by analog-digital convertors, before being supplied to the calibration conversion memories. The programming for the calibration conversion memories is preferably provided by software, for the sake of maximum flexibility, so that the programming can be changed for different applications, by providing appropriate software. The calibration conversion units can also be programmed to correct for changes in environmental conditions, such as the prevailing temperature. This type of calibration conversion is well known to those skilled in the art of computerized data processing, as it relates to scientific data.
The processed signal data from the unit 50 is supplied to a data analysis unit 54, which performs further data processing, such as computation operations. The data from the unit 54 is supplied to a data display unit 56, a storage unit 58, and an output device 60. The data display unit 56 preferably provides a video or other similar display. The storage unit 58 utilizes electronic storage, magnetic storage, or preferably a combination of both, such storage being accessible to the data analysis unit 54. The output device 60 preferably includes various hard copy options, such as a printer, a plotter or the like, for printing or plotting the output data, as desired.
The data analysis unit 54 is programmable to perform a variety of computations. The programming is selected to perform computations which are necessary or appropriate for the specific measurement application. For some applications, the computations include summing and normalizing the data from many channels to obtain an integrated value. For various applications, the computations may involve performing statistical analysis, such as averaging, binning, computing standard deviations, and the like. Some applications call for performing various comparisons, such as all channels from the left quadrant versus all channels from the right quadrant, or a time-based comparison to show which channels are changing most rapidly with time. Various other comparisons can be performed.
The data analysis unit 54 is preferably programmable by standard scientific data processing software, which may be selected and utilized to perform the desired computational, statistical, comparison and other analyses. The data analysis unit 54 is also preferably programmable by error-checking software to determine whether any channel is out of its range and whether the various computations, comparisons and analyses are providing plausible results.
The data analysis unit 54 preferably includes a control output link or connection 61, shown diagrammatically in FIG. 3, so that the data analysis unit 59 has the ability to alter the operation of the programmable data collection sequence control 28, based upon the results of the analyses performed by the data analysis unit 54. The control link or connection 61 is shown as a broken line arrow between the data analysis unit 54 and the programmable data collection sequence control 28, in FIG. 3. Various control modes may be performed by the control link 61, depending upon the programming selected for the data analysis unit 54 and the sequence control 28. One useful control mode is a repeat mode, whereby the data analysis unit 54 causes the sequence control 28 to repeat a particular data collection sequence or scan of the shutter matrix 22, if the results produced by the data analysis unit 54 are not reasonable, for a particular scan, as determined by the error-checking programming of the data analysis unit 54. Another useful control mode is a cycle time control mode, in which the data analysis unit 54 causes the sequence control 28 to change various elements of the cycle timing, such as the open time of each element 24 in the shutter matrix 22, the interval between shutter operations, or the total cycle time for the shutter, in response to various output conditions determined by the data analysis unit 54, such as the intensity of the signals received from the photodetectors 40A and 40B, or the rate of change of such signals. The data analysis unit 54 may store the output data from prior scans and may recall such data from the storage unit 58, for comparison with the output data from later scans, in exercising its control mode over the sequence control 28, to improve the quality of the output data.
As indicated above, the data display unit 56 includes a real time video display which provides not only a glimpse of the data being collected, to confirm proper operations, but also allows the user to inspect all operating files, prior data which has been stored in the storage unit 58, and the channel sequence. The video display is arranged to provide communication to and contact with all elements of the data acquisition, processing and storage system. The processing unit 50, the data analysis unit 54 and the sequence control 28 are preferably programmed to operate the video display and to provide for the display of numerical data, curves, graphs and the like, as selected by the user for specific applications.
The receptors 14 and the fiber optic links 20 form fiber optic probes which can be used to measure luminance or illuminance. The fiber optic links 20 are adapted to channel the desired light signals to the shutter matrix 22 and then to the photodetector device 30. A multitude of the receptors 14 and the fiber optic links 20 can be provided, so that there is no need to impart a physical scanning movement to the receptors 14.
The fiber optic links 20 are generally of short length, typically from six inches to two feet. However, even for a length of 4 to 6 feet, the optical quality of the fiber optic links is generally not a limiting concern. In most cases, it is possible to employ low-cost plastic fiber optics, which will afford acceptable quality for many applications. The array 12 of fiber optic receptors 14 is arranged to collect the desired light signals from the appropriate spatial locations or directions. For example, in the case of the sky luminance measurement system, the desired measurement points are determined, and the fiber optic receptors 14 are mounted in the supporting structure 16 so that the receptors point to each location in the sky at which a measurement is desired. The supporting structure 16 may be arranged to hold the fiber optic receptors 14 in any known or suitable manner. To simplify calibration, all of the fiber optic links 20 should be of the same length and diameter.
The fiber optic probes, formed by the receptors 14 and the fiber optic links 20, may be employed for the measurement of either luminance or illuminance. For the measurement of luminance, the receptors 14 modify the acceptance angle of the fiber optic links or strands 20. For a fiber optic strand with a flat polished end, the cone of acceptance varies depending upon the index of refraction of the optical material in the strand. Most materials collect light from a cone of approximately thirty degrees to fifty degrees, full angle. In many applications, a much narrower field of view is desired for the measurement of luminance. In such cases, the receptors 14 comprise cylindrical collars which are slipped over the ends of the fiber optic links or strands 20. Such collars have sufficient depth so that the field of view of the end of the fiber optic strand is restricted by the depth of the cylindrical collar. For precision measurements, the collar is painted black inside and has longitudinal light baffles or partitions to prevent stray light from being reflected obliquely from the inside walls of the collars. Thus, stray light is prevented from reaching the end of the fiber optic strand 20.
For the measurement of hemispherical illuminance, the receptors 14 are of the conventional cosine corrected construction, in which each receptor includes a cosine-corrected diffuser, through which the light must pass to reach the end of the corresponding fiber optic strand 20. Receptors of this construction, for the measurement of illuminance, have the advantage of being very small in size. Appropriate receptors for cylindrical or spherical illuminance or any other special purpose illuminance measurement can be readily constructed in a similar manner.
The output ends of the fiber optic links 20 are suitably supported, as by a holder 62, so that the output ends of the fiber optic links 20 are aligned with the individual optical shutter elements 24 of the shutter matrix 22. The matrix 22 is constructed so as to obviate any substantial cross-talk between the adjacent optical shutter elements 24.
In order to facilitate making different types of measurements, it is advantageous to provide a plurality of different receptor arrays 12 and associated fiber optic links 20, which can be plugged in to the shutter matrix 22, interchangeably.
The electrically operable shutter matrix 22 preferably employs liquid crystal devices as the individual optical shutter elements 24. However, other electrically operable optical shutter devices may be employed, such as devices utilizing electrochromic optical switching films. Liquid crystal shutter devices have many advantages, in that they provide relatively fast switching time. Moreover, they are highly transparent and highly reflective in their oppositely switched states. Moreover, the provision of liquid crystal shutter cells makes it possible to fabricate the shutter matrix with relatively small individual shutter cells or elements. Furthermore, liquid crystal shutter elements provide substantially uniform spectral transmissivity across the spectral range of interest. They also provide a minimal change in shutter switching characteristics over long cycle times, and are reasonable in cost.
The shutter matrix 22 may have a moderate to large number of discrete switchable shutter elements 24. The shutter matrix 22 may be square or circular in the shape of its pattern, or may be of some other shape, such as linear. If it is desired to modify the spectral transmission characteristics of the shutter elements 24, a suitable filter may be employed between the shutter matrix 22 and the input port 36 of the photodetector device 30.
Since the optical shutter elements 24 are independently controlled, the shutter matrix 22 provides great versatility, in that the matrix has the ability to transmit single channels in any sequence, or multiple channels in any combination.
It is highly advantageous to provide a programmable microprocessor based control unit 46 for controlling the optical shutter elements 24, because the time sequencing of the data collection can be controlled by software programming, subject only to the limitation of the maximum shutter speed. The sequencing can be modified, as desired, by changing the software programming. Moreover, the signal processing can be modified by changing the software programming. Thus, different software programming can be provided for various different measurement operations. For example, if a symmetrical luminance distribution is to be measured, the symmetrical spatial areas can be directly compared, with appropriate software programming, by comparing the output signals from those particular receptors. Little or no signal conditioning or data manipulation is required for this purpose. Different software programming may be provided for other measurement operations.
It is possible to provide a high degree of spatial resolution by providing a large number of receptors 14, fiber optic links 20, and optical shutter elements 24.
Testing the multichannel optical sensing device 10 for calibration can readily be accomplished by placing the receptor array 12 in an environment having a known distribution of luminance or illuminance, and then testing the output from each receptor channel individually and adding all channels to be sure that the integrated luminance measurement is equal to the measured illuminance.
The optical shutter matrix 22, with its programmable control unit 28, provides unique possibilities of measurement sophistication and versatility, which are believed to constitute a significant improvement over prior measurement systems.
The photodetector device 30, utilizing the optical integrating sphere 32, has the important advantage that the light signals from all of the optical shutter elements 24 are passed into the spherical integrating chamber 34 and are detected by the same photodetector element or elements 40A and 40B. Thus, the light signals from all of the receptors 14 are detected by the same photodetector element or elements. Thus, there is no problem of comparative calibration between the various receptors 14. The calibration for the signals from all of the receptors 14 is the same.
While a single photodetector element 40A can be employed in the integrating spherical chamber 34, it is often more advantageous to provide two or more photodetector elements, as represented by the elements 40A and 40B of FIG. 1. The detector elements may have different intensity responses as well as different wavelength responses, in the same integrating sphere. The different response characteristics make it possible to perform comparative radiometric and photometric measurements at the same time. Moreover, by providing photodetector elements having different dynamic range characteristics, it is possible to make better measurements over a broader dynamic range, without exceeding the limits of a single photodetector element.
The photodetector elements 40A and 40B are preferably silicon photodiodes which generate signals corresponding to the received light.
Rather than utilizing a photodetector device having an optical integrating sphere, it is possible to use some other type of photodetector device capable of receiving the light from all of the optical shutter elements 24. For example, a large silicon photodiode may be employed, large enough to receive the light from all of the shutter elements 24. However, such a large silicon photodiode generally suffers from the disadvantage of requiring comparative calibration between the various receptor channels, because the light from each sensor channel falls upon a different portion of the photodetector diode.
It is highly advantageous to operate the optical shutter elements 24 under the control of the microprocessor based programmable control unit 28, because the programmable control unit 28 makes it possible to activate or open the optical shutter elements 24 in any desired sequence, either individually or in any desired combination or combinations. The microprocessor based programmable control unit 28 preferably utilizes software programming, so that the operating sequence of the optical shutter elements 24 can be changed very readily, by providing modified software programming. Various programming discs or other software may be provided for different measurement operations, as needed.
The software based programmable control unit 28 controls all aspects of the operation of the optical shutter elements 24, including not only the sequence of operation, but also the cycle time, the repetition rate, and the time allocated to the opening and closing of each of the optical shutter elements 24.
It is also highly advantageous to employ the software based programmable control unit 28 to control the operation of the output system 46, so that such operation will be synchronized and coordinated with the operation of the optical shutter elements 24. Thus, the software based programmable control unit 28 is advantageously employed to control the digital conversion, calibration and signal processing operations of the unit 50, the data analysis operations of the unit 54, the data display operations of the unit 56, the data storage operations of the unit 58, and the printing or other operations of the output device 60. All of these operations may be controlled differently for different measurement operations, by providing appropriate software programming.
The calibration conversion and processing unit 50, the data analysis unit 54, the data display unit 56, the storage unit 58, and the programmable data collection sequence control 28 are all preferably provided by any standard minicomputer or microcomputer, having adequate memory, software programming, magnetic disc storage, and a video display. As to software programming, both standard programming and custom programming are preferably employed. The production of the custom programming is within the skill of the art in computer programming.
The shutter matrix driver 26 takes the form of a multichannel amplifier for driving all of the shutter elements 24 of the shutter elements 24 of the shutter matrix 22.
The detector shields 41A and 41B are preferably in the form of baffles within the spherical integrating chamber 34 of the optical integrating sphere 32, to intercept and prevent the direct transmission of light or radiation between the input port 36 and the photodetectors 40A and 40B. The shields 41A and 41B project inwardly from the spherical inner surface 38 of the integrating sphere 32 and are located between the input port 36 and the photodetectors 40A and 40B, as shown in FIG. 1.
When the word radiation is used herein, it is intended to include visible light, ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation and other forms of radiation. The word optical is intended to contemplate the handling of both light and radiation.
Various modifications, alternative constructions and equivalents may be employed, within the true spirit and scope of the present invention, as described herein and defined in the following claims.
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Portions of the A Startling Whirlwind of Opportunity sculpture on Pedestrian Walkway will undergo maintenance beginning this month.
During spring break, March 13–17, Facilities Services will remove the yellow lights from the sculpture and send them to Allen Sign Company for repair. The lights will be reinstalled in June.
The sculpture will remain lighted during the maintenance period and the project will not impede pedestrian traffic.
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Capacitance measurement and analysis for a lossless data transmission
The lossless transmission of high frequency, analog or digital signals is an essential quality feature for LAN, coaxial or HF cables. The measurement of capacitance already during cable manufacturing plays an important role. The capacitance influences the wave impedance of the wire for the specified frequency area and therefore, the quality of cables.
For capacitance measurement, SIKORA offers the CAPACITANCE 2000. It is installed in the cooling trough and measures the capacitance of wire insulation during production. Simultaneously, the system determines capacitance changes and provides an extremely fast measuring value update and detects bare patches. This is realized by the combination of a short and a long measuring electrode (multi-zone technology), which are integrated within a measuring tube. The short measuring electrode determines periodical capacitance variations with high spatial resolution by means of a Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT). From the FFT data the Structural Return Loss (SRL) is determined and offers information about the expected attenuation of the HF signal during data transmission.
The long measuring electrode measures the average value of the capacitance. The prevention of the cable’s periodical variations is a prerequisite for optimal attenuation behavior, whereby the critical period interval becomes all the shorter the higher the aspired data transmission rate increases. These periodical variations are determined by the multi-zone technology of the CAPACITANCE 2000 as all parameters influencing the quality (e.g. conductor diameter, foaming, outer diameter) are mirrored in the capacitance.
The detection of periodical capacity variations as well as the prediction of the return loss (FFT and SRL) are available as special features directly at the measuring tube by means of a diagnosis interface. For a clear display of measuring values, SIKORA offers the REMOTE 2000. For a graphical processing, display of statistics, trends as well as recording, the processor devices of the ECOCONTROL Series are suitable.


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While the club seems to have hit rock bottom after a devastating season opening with two defeats and a -10 goal difference.
Pliskova wasted eight set points in the opener but recovered quickly in the following two sets, serving out the contest on Court Philippe-Chatrier after two hours and 15 minutes.
Dalian had the chance to score the equalizer but Salomon Rondon's free-kick smacked the woodwork.
"Our most urgent task is to give the team a sense of achievement again as quickly as possible. I am convinced of the quality of our squad," said Baum.
SUZHOU, China, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Thanks to a header from defender Yuan Mincheng, Chongqing Lifan edged Shanghai SIPG 1-0 in the 14th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) here on Monday.
Former international Chen Xiaojia powered Jiangsu's offense through consecutive baskets as Jiangsu went up 23-18 at the end of the first quarter.
"It's obviously an honor to play at the center court, playing against David, he is a great player. I know him very well, we're good friends, so it's not easy."
In handing down his decision on Sunday, judge Luiz Philippe Vieira said the Rio-based lower court did not have the jurisdiction to suspend a match played in Sao Paulo.
"We were not in form at the start. Guards didn't handle the ball well on our first possession, which affected the team's rhythm and mentality," admitted Ji.
THE HAGUE, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Ajax and FC Barcelona on Thursday agreed on the transfer of American right back Sergino Dest to Barcelona.
Guangzhou Evergrande are chasing their ninth CSL title having dropped just eight points. But Fabio Cannavaro's side still have problems to solve on the defensive end, where ageing full-backs Li Xuepeng and Zhang Linpeng have raised questions whether they can stay healthy and consistent throughout the next stage.


Filthy and powerful yet musical and full of grooves – With their 2020 unleashed album, entitled “White Teeth Rebellion” (Noble Demon), Swedish black ‘n’ rollers The Vice have released an hell-ish angst affair between the light and dark. Being well aware of how to invade the darker side of your soul, the band’s sophomore opus turned out to be a gloomy, meanasfuck rock and metal album, truly with the band members hearts on its sleeves.
In support of their latest full-length record, The Vice just shared a brand new music video for the album opening track “A Barren State“.
” ‘The tremors spread throughout the plains..’ ‘A Barren State’ kickstarts our latest album ‘White Teeth Rebellion’ in a roaring fashion. A full frontal rockandfuckingroll assault clad in a sinister metal gown. Heads down, horns up and let the second act commence” the band states.
The album “White Teeth Rebellion“, which was recorded with Andreas Bauman at BAM Studios in Sweden, was released on 07 August 2020 and is available on CD as well as digitally.


Nearly 10,000 registered Umatilla County Democrats will receive their ballots in the mail. There will be no names listed on their ballots for state senator, District 29.
This would mean our state Senate representation will be decided by the registered Republicans of the district during the primary election on May 15 with no opportunity to have a voice from outside their party (independents and Democrats), and no opportunity for a real discussion of alternate platforms or the many issues and challenges facing Umatilla County and the District.
Believing all registered voters should have a voice in selecting their representation, I encourage all Democrats to support the write-in campaign for Antone Minthorn to represent us as our senatorial candidate for the November election. When you receive your ballot, simply write in his name for state Senate.
Antone, a veteran of the Marine Corps, has been an integral part of the economic development on the Umatilla Reservation, and has served as the chairman of the Board of Trustees and General Council of the Confederated Tribes.
The Confederated Tribes have not just focused on economic development for the tribes -- all citizens of our county are sharing in the economic development and job opportunities they have created.
Antone also has a long history of collaboration with our local, state and federal officials.
The philosophy of collaboration and negotiation in problem solving has won the tribes respect, not only in business enterprises, but also in the safeguarding and restoring our environment.
This philosophy would be very helpful in respecting Oregon's political history while planning for its future.
Give everyone a voice in the election - write in Antone Minthorn for state Senate in District 29!


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JTA President La Sonja Harrison
By Halshane Burke/Clinton McGregor
Officials in the Ministry of Education are scrambling to minimise the fallout from the strike action taken by teachers on Thursday.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Maureen Dwyer says the regional directors are to provide details on the extent of the impact of the industrial action by the teachers.
Administrators at schools across seven parishes were largely caught flat footed as teachers opted to withdraw their service to press the government over the thorny issue of the compensation review of the public sector.
Teachers in Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St. Catherine, Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Thomas kicked off their expected two-day strike action Thursday morning following a call to action by President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association, La Sonja Harrison.
Representatives of the Ministry of Education have been locked in meetings to determine the course of action in light of a reported plan to continue the protest into next week and include more teachers.
The teachers are upset that their concerns over the anomalies and discrepancies in their pay under the compensation review have largely been ignored by the Ministry of Finance.
The JTA president said the teachers answered the call to stay away from the classroom.
She said despite reaching out to the Ministries of Finance and Education, the JTA has received no response to their request for further dialogue on the issues affecting teachers.
Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke, speaking at a post-Cabinet media briefing on Wednesday, said he was prepared to meet with the JTA and other public sector groups with similar concerns.
The JTA president said teachers are resolute in their request for the government to urgently address their concerns, and are not ruling out a continuation of the protest into next week.
Mrs Harrison urged the Ministry of Finance to call the JTA to the table to discuss the difficulties facing the teachers.
She also called for the Finance Ministry to promptly acknowledge the JTA's request in order to prevent an escalation of the protest.
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Tassajara Fire 75 percent contained
The Tassajara Fire that burned 1,086 acres was 75 percent contained as of Tuesday evening, according to CalFire.
The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon and claimed 11 homes as well as seven outbuildings. More than 750 firefighters with 44 fire engines, 29 fire crews, two helicopters and two dozers have been part of the team working to bring the wildfire under control.
While one person died in the area of the fire, it’s unclear whether the person’s death occurred before or after the wildfire occurred, authorities have said. It appeared that the death may have been a suicide.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.


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How you can support a positive attitude toward mental health.
Dealing with changes and how we react to these can be difficult which has an effect on our mental health.
Mental health is just like physical health. Everybody has it and needs to look after it.
If you fall over and hurt yourself, you would go to the hospital, tell the doctor what happened and get checked over to make sure you do not have any broken bones.
This is the same as for our mental health.
If you are feeling sad or worried and you are not sure about how to make yourself feel better, it is important to talk to someone so that you can get the right help and support for your mental health.
Mental Health Awareness week
18 – 24 May is Mental Health Awareness (MHA) Week, an initiative spearheaded by the Mental Health Foundation.
This year the theme for MHA Week is kindness.
At this unique and unsettling time in our world is important that we take time to investigate how the quantities of change, negative news and social distance is impacting us. As volunteers we’re excellent at looking out for our young people’s wellbeing but it just as important that we look out for ourselves and each other too.
Here’s some ways to get involved
Is there someone in Scouting who you think is marvellous and super-kind. Do they inspire you and help you?
Why not send them some ‘kind words’? You don’t have to reveal who you are and you don’t know your recognition might be the little boost that person needs.
The Scouts conducted research that incidated young people’s mental wellbeing is going to be disproportionately affected by the current coronavirus crisis, and yet it’s not being widely talked about.
The Scouts are prompting young people to share Three for 3. Write (or draw) three things they’re doing to look after your mental wellbeing during this challenging time and share these ideas with three other people.
Find out more about Three for 3 at Scouts.org.uk
Include supporting positive mental health in your programmes
There are 18 pre-built programme activities on Scouts.org.uk for all sections. Most of these can be run remotely or online with little or no adaption.
Ongoing learning to support yourself and young people
Why not commit some time to do some ongoing learning about mental health.
County Training Manager (Basics) – Kim Smith has shared some ideas of so learning options, find them here.
Our County Queen’s Scout Award and Scouts of the World Award coordinator, Carl Meadows suggested these links for more support too:
Reflect on what we have to be thankful for
Scouts have always taken moments to reflect together. Rev. Paul Cubitt will be leading a virtual Scout’s Own on Thursday 21 May at 19:00.
Have a chin-wag!
Our County Commissioner, Matthew Burrell will be hosting ‘after work drinks’ on Friday 22 May at 18:00.
This will be via Zoom.
There’s no fixed agenda it’s just a time to talk and enjoy each other’s company (there will be a raffle!) Sign up using Eventbrite to let us know you want to come.