TimeNov. 23rd, 20:00 pm. ArtistsZhang YuComposer, Gushing, Erhu, Tin flute and Xiaoruan Jonatan Lars LundinPiano and Guitar Chen JiaDance TicketsIn the door: 100 RMBPresale: 80 RMB We humans are dependent upon our surroundings, but global environment problems is only getting bigger and bigger. In this concert we will make each of the three greatest eco-systems […]
26/09 – 19:30Tickets: 50 RMB – Buy in the door or on TCG Nordica’s WeChat shop. Janeric Johansson Janeric was born in Sweden in 1950. He is autodidact and has been working as a full time artist for 51 years. Janeric is a respected international artists and has had more than 200 solo-exhibitions in 17 countries. This […]
24/09 – 19:30Tickets: 50 RMB – Buy in the door or on TCG Nordica’s WeChat shop. In this improvisational concert different Chinese musicians each will make their own instruments come alive and through them communicate with each other. Past and the present is not the same, but on the silk strings and the keyboard and […]
23/09 – 19:30 Tickets: 50 RMB – Buy in the door or on TCG Nordica’s WeChat shop. Jon Norman is a Danish-Icelandic band currently residing in Denmark. They play folk music with catchy singer-songwriter melodies, seasoned with crispy guitar riffs. The lead singer is the islandic singer-songwriter Jón Nordmann Óttarsson whose beautiful, yearning vocal makes […]
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20th Friday 19:30-21:30 Art Exhibition Opening“The Matter Matters -What Do We Care About “ 21st Saturday 14:00-16:30 LecturePioneering Contemporary Art from the Perspective of Relational Aesthetics 19:30-21:30 The Grand Opening of TCG Nordica 22nd Sunday 19:00-21:30 ConcertFolk Music by Norwegian Musicians 23rd Monday 19:30-21:30 Concert“Jon Norman” Danish Band 24th Tuesday 16:00-18:00 LecturePoetry and Landscape in a Post – Industrial World 19:30-20:00 Concert“We Touched […]
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Culture exchange between China and western countries has always been a central part of TCG Nordicas work. Nordica has established a cultural bridge between China and the nordic countries. Over the last 20 years the cultural exchanges have resulted in many beautiful stories.
.The three energetic Scandinavian students will brings traditional folk music from Denmark and Norway to Kunming’s audience at 8pm on March 24th in TCG Nordica Cultural Center. The classic tracks will be mixed with modern rhythms. In their music interpretations, we can see their passion for the misic, You will feel their energy and personalities during the concert.
The Kunming international academy orchestra with conductor Justin Li presents celebrating the season, An orchestra concert of seasonal and classical music.


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Seven Durham University students have returned to the UK from Africa after a month teaching girls about the dangers of HIV/AIDS.
The all-female team travelled to the capital of Zambia, Lusaka, where they took part in various projects to spread the message.
One of the students, Laura Williamson, who graduated in English literature this summer, now works for Hawk-Eye Innovations, a company set-up by another Durham University graduate Paul Hawkins.
Laura said: "This was a truly humbling experience and one I will never forget.
"There are thousands of people living in poor conditions. Many of them are fabulous, enthusiastic children, eager to get involved and improve themselves, despite their difficult backgrounds."
Through the continued success of these trips it is hoped young people will learn life-skills to help them adopt healthy lifestyles and avoid infection from the deadly disease.
Durham University's director of sport, Dr Peter Warburton, has worked in partnership with five other UK universities to train and place 36 students in Lusaka this summer.
Known as the Wallace Group, the other top sporting universities involved in the partnership are Northumbria, Loughborough, Bath, Stirling and UWIC.
Dr Warburton, who joined the girls in Lusaka during the summer, said: "University students and staff have worked tirelessly to support this project and have taken part in a wide range of fundraising activities, even climbing to the top of Ben Nevis, in total raising more than £12,000 in just six months.
"This money has enabled us to provide vital equipment such as desperately needed sports equipment and educational resources. I would like to thank everyone that contributed to this summer's activities. Without their support and hard work this would not have been possible."

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text: Latent inhibition is a slowing of learning about a stimulus that when previously experienced had no consequences. This study investigated the effects of tobacco smoking and personality traits on a latent inhibition task. Two-hundred and five healthy adults performed an auditory masking task during which half of them were pre-exposed to bursts of white noise. All subjects were then asked to detect an association of the white noise with a change on a computer screen. Subjects who had heard the white noises before were slower to learn the association than subjects who had not, i.e. they showed latent inhibition. Latent inhibition was stronger when subjects were pre-exposed to 10 rather than 6 bursts of white noise. Latent inhibition was reduced in subjects who smoked tobacco and in non-smoking subjects who scored highly on a schizotypy questionnaire. These two effects were independent. We conclude that tobacco smoking should be taken into account in interpreting the results of human latent inhibition studies.

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In this case, you need to write a remark about that circumstance on the Business Property Statement, or on an attachment to it. Also fill out Part III (Equipment Belonging To Others) of the form. If you own any small equipment, such as a printer, copier, etc., that you are using in the business, you should report these costs under Part II of the Business Property Statement and also Schedule A.

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Small-player Crescent Pass makes Eagle Ford grab
Houston-based Crescent Pass Energy said September 29 that it acquired acreage in the Eagle Ford shale basin in Texas, where production is expected to be split evenly between oil and gas.
The company bought the acreage From Tulsa-based Armor Energy, but offered no disclosure on the value of the transaction other than to say it has spent roughly $85mn so far this year on new assets.
Crescent Pass said the buy increases its footprint to 974 operated wells with net production of 6,400 barrels of oil equivalent/day, split evenly between oil and natural gas.
A drilling productivity report from the US federal government, published September 12, estimates Eagle Ford oil production will finish the month at around 1.05mn barrels/d, making it the third-largest oil producer behind the Bakken formation and the Permian basin.
Gas production is forecast to yield around 6bn ft³/d, making Eagle Ford the fourth-largest gas producer among the seven major US shale formations.

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Massive data breaches inflate rates in certain regions. They can drain your bank account and leave you with bad credit, forcing you to rebuild your credit for years. Here’s how to prevent the.
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MOSCOW, July 22, 2020 (Press Release) -Segezha PPM of Segezha Group (part of PJSC Sistema) purchases electrostatic precipitators manufactured by Russian company Fingo-Complex, one of the leading suppliers of innovative air treatment technologies, including international markets.
The equipment will be installed on the black liquor recovery boiler. The delivery is scheduled for next January, and installation is expected to be completed in or about Q2 of 2021. The mill is conducting early works now, a by-pass gas pipeline is being constructed.
“The engineering solution will significantly improve the ecological well-being of the city and lower the impact of the mill on the atmosphere. Once the equipment is replaced, the efficiency of solid waste collection will attain the highest possible level of 99.97%,” - noted Gregory Ivanov, Managing Director of JSC Segezha PPM.
In February this year, President of Segezha Group Mikhail Shamolin at the meeting with Segezha residents noted that the holding company, acting within the framework of the environmental program, would purchase electrostatic precipitators featuring the latest gas purifying technologies. In three years, the mill will handle the task for emission abatement on all existing process lines.
Segezha Group is investing ₽805 million into upgrading of treatment equipment. As a result, the mill will essentially reduce gross air emissions.


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The paper mill in Escanaba, Michigan, that halted its operations last month amid a fungal outbreak has officially reopened.
After 25 days or more than three weeks of sitting idle, the Billerud paper mill reopened Monday, with the Swedish company announcing the resumption of its operations on its website escanabamillinfo.com.
“Following a deep cleaning recommended by public health authorities and experts, the Escanaba Mill has initiated resumption of operations as of May 8,” the company wrote.
“To date, no Blastomyces spores have been found within the mill. The health and safety of our employees and contractors remain our top priority, and we are focused on ensuring a safe return to the mill,” it added.
According to Billerud, it will continue to work closely with local, state and federal health experts as they investigate the situation.
The paper mill officially shut down its operations on April 13 amid reports of a blastomycosis outbreak that killed one contractor and caused more than 100 other employees to fall sick.
Blastomycosis is an infection caused by the Blastomyces fungus, which typically lives in moist soil and decomposing matter such as wood and leaves. Breathing in fungal spores can lead to an infection, manifested in several symptoms, including fever, cough and chest pain.
Even though the mill has fully reopened, cases continue to pile up, with the local health department announcing six new cases in the past week, bringing the total to 115, Detroit Free Press reported.
In a statement to the outlet, Michael Snyder, health officer with Public Health Delta and Menominee Counties (PHDM), said the additional cases do not translate to ongoing exposures. Instead, some people who got infected started manifesting the symptoms late.
“Due to the lengthy incubation time – the time from exposure to the fungus to the time one starts to show symptoms of blastomycosis – it is likely all cases had an exposure prior to the mill idling operations,” Snyder said.
The incubation period of blastomycosis ranges from 21 to 90 days, the PHDM said, adding that those who develop symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for testing and treatment when needed.
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In this paper, Hugh Miller discusses how improved data collection, linkage and use of models could improve government service delivery across a wide range of social support areas. The potential gains are tremendous for individuals, communities and governments.
- Government has had the primary role for providing services such as justice, income support, public housing, healthcare, education and child protection services for decades. These services represent roughly a fifth of annual GDP (over $300b per year) and contribute heavily to the population’s overall wellbeing. But changes such as fiscal pressures, heightened expectations on measurement and improved longitudinal data mean that there is pressure to improve the effectiveness of these services. This means both ensuring the programs are delivering meaningful improvements in people’s lives and improving cost-effectiveness. We see this occurring through better targeting, earlier intervention and the use of innovative funding mechanisms.
- Case studies show the increasing sophistication of some government services and how this can be used to improve services for users and investing in people early to both improve their pathways and generate longer-term savings for government. Actuaries have had a role in driving data analysis and informing policy.
- Progress will continue inexorably, but actuaries see clear opportunities to accelerate improvements. These opportunities include improved data linkage, better outcomes data collection, tackling fragmented services and pushing for transparency when evaluating programs. This all needs to happen in a way that respects people’s privacy and builds trust with the community.
- These improvements, while delivering better outcomes for recipients, will also cut government expenditure. Combined government spending across welfare, housing, healthcare, justice and child protection can easily amount to $500,000 - $1,000,000 per person over a lifetime for vulnerable groups in the community. Moderate gains that lead to improved pathways would result in annual savings to government budgets that would be measured in the billions. Most importantly, a large portion of the savings come from better outcomes for individuals who move back into active employment and have better options for a fulfilled life.

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Court orders warrant for escaped inmate
Police are searching for a man convicted of felony child neglect.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of 33-year-old David A. Newling, whose last known address was on Ninth Street in Clintonville.
Newling is now charged with felony criminal escape.
On Nov. 10, 2015, Newling told police that while he was changing the diaper of a 3-month-old infant, he heard a popping sound.
The baby was later hospitalized with a broken femur.
Newling was subsequently charged and convicted of felony child neglect causing bodily harm.
On April 27, 2017, Judge Raymond Huber imposed and stayed a three-year prison sentence, then placed Newling on three years of probation.
A condition of probation included nine months in jail with 4 1/2 months stayed.
Newling was also given work-release privileges and allowed 60 days before he needed to report to jail.
On June 20, Newling was pulled over in Outagamie County and cited for operating a vehicle without insurance. He gave the officer a North Shawano Street address in New London.
At 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29, Newling left the Waupaca County Jail to work at an Appleton restaurant.
He was expected to return at 8 p.m., but he remains at large as of July 20.
Newling has a history of failing to appear in court or reporting to jail.
On July 17, 2013, Newling was charged with felony retail theft in Outagamie County. He missed his initial court appearance on Aug. 13, 2013, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
He was taken into custody on Sept. 23, 2013. Authorities learned Newling had moved from Kaukauna to Waupaca after the charge was filed.
Newling was released from custody on a $2,500 signature bond.
He was scheduled for a court appearance on Oct. 29, 2013.
On Oct. 10, the notice of hearing Outagamie County Circuit Court mailed to Newling was returned without a forwarding address.
On Oct. 23, 2013, Newling was arrested in Winnebago County on a charge, later dismissed, of violating the terms of the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.
On Nov. 7, 2013, Newling was released from Winnebago County jail after posting a $500 cash bond.
On June 9, 2014, Newling was convicted of felony retail theft in Outagamie County and sentenced to 120 days in jail with work release. He was given 30 days to report to jail.
On July 11, 2014, a warrant was issued for Newling’s arrest because he was a no-show at the jail.
On July 14, 2014, he was arrested again, and the court revoked his work-release privileges.
On Jan. 26, 2015, Newling was charged in Outagamie County with felony violation of the sex offender registry because he did not inform the Department of Corrections he had moved.
He remained in custody on a $500 cash bond until March 6, 2015, after it was amended to $200 cash and he posted out of custody.
On Jan. 29, 2015, Newling was convicted of failure to report to jail and assessed $780 in fines and court costs.
In May 2015, Newling moved from Kaukauna to Appleton. A month later, he moved from Appleton to Neenah. In August 2015, he moved back to Appleton.
On Aug. 11, 2015, an Outagamie County jury found Newling guilty of violating the sex offender registry. He was placed on three years of probation with nine months in jail stayed. Newling appealed the case, and the appeal is still pending.


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It is quite easy to find good bowling alleys in Chelan County where you can participate in leagues, learn to play or just have a good time with your friends. Our database manages to gather all the centers that you can visit in this county. You will see that it is very easy to browse between locations and find the nearest bowling lanes.
Are you in the Chelan County and you want to play some bowling? You have arrived the right place, because the map that you can see below offers you all the best bowling alleys of this county. You can browse the map easily, but if you find it more comfortable, just below you have a listing with the best places to practice this exciting sport.
If you fancy enjoy bowling with your family, this bowling center located in the vicinity of the city of Chelan is an excellent choice that includes all the services that families expect.To get additional info related to this alley, just tap on the "View more" button to access the complete profile with all the contact and address information.
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If you're interested in joining in top-notch bowling leagues, or simply have an enjoyable time with your family or colleagues in Snoqualmie, this bowling alley is an excellent choice that will exceed your expectations. No doubt, you would like to learn further about this business and how you can get there. It's very simple: you just have to click below this text to access the comprehensive contact information.
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Undoubtedly, is one of the top bowling facilities you may explore in close proximity to Arlington. Treat yourself to an memorable evening of exceptional bowling, accompanied by music, illuminated surroundings, and the pleasure of enjoying a refreshing beverage! If you desire to delve deeper into their services, just click the button to access comprehensive information about this establishment, where you can review all the contact details provided in our site.
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These are the most known cities in Chelan County with Bowling Centers where to practice this great sport.
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If you have ever made or eaten lasagna, you know it is constructed in layers. A "lasagna garden" is much the same. It is a garden using layers of various organic materials. Also known as "sheet composting," this labor-saving gardening technique creates a compost bed quickly and is useful for planting either vegetables or flowers.
Some of the advantages to this approach are:
- Requires no digging or tilling, saving labor and time.
- Is economical and easy on the budget.
- Is environmentally friendly; no chemicals are used.
- Reduces weeding, water consumption and soil erosion.
- Makes for easy composting since no turning of the pile is necessary.
- Improves soil structure.
- Builds a robust earthworm population in your soil.
Here’s how it works.
After selecting a site, simply spread 10-15 layers of overlapped newspaper (no glossy paper) or wet cardboard as the base. When you properly layer the cardboard you don’t have to remove the sod underneath or worry about weeds because the cardboard will smother them and this organic matter will eventually compost itself. This procedure eliminates the need for any herbicides. Just make sure to not leave any gaps in the cardboard pieces where the sod can grow through.
Next, add a layer of woody material such as small branches or twigs. Follow this by alternating layers of organics such as peat moss, grass clippings, shredded leaves, manures, straw or hay. Any compost or good topsoil also will make an excellent layer. Food and vegetable scraps (other than dairy, meat or fats) can be added to the bed. Then, all of these compost layers will eventually rot in place.
Each layer should be 4-6 inches deep and watered well before the next layer is added. There is no set formula for materials to use or order of materials, except several layers of paper should be on the very bottom. A typical height for the finished bed is 18-24 inches.
It is best to alternate brown materials that are rich in carbon (peat moss, paper, sawdust, woody material, shredded leaves, etc.) with green materials that are rich in nitrogen (grass clippings, vegetable scraps, yard trimmings, manures). These green materials contain the needed nitrogen to breakdown the brown organics.
Building a fall lasagna garden, which is to be planted in the spring, is ideal. The material will have had time to decay or "cook." This reduces the overall volume and releases rich nutrients into the soil, thus making it ready for the next growing season.
However, if you wish, you can assemble your lasagna garden in the spring and seed or plant immediately after construction. Just be sure the top layer has 4-5 inches of finished compost or soil. You can plant or seed directly into the compost/soil.
As time goes on, continue to add layers of organics. It will break down into a rich garden soil that will serve you and your plants well for years to come.
Thank you to Tulsa County Master Gardeners for their expertise in this subject matter. Allen Robinson has been a Master Gardener since 2010.

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There has been a lot of talk in the support groups about the hormones that our pituitary glands create that science and medicine have not studied for our condition yet. Extensive studies have been done on replacement hormones for Adrenal, Thyroid, Sexual Function, Antidiuretic, Prolactin and Growth hormone, but no tests with hypopituitarism patients in regards to Beta Endorphines, Oxytocin and Melanocyte Stimulating Hormones. All of these come from the same gland. This of course surprises me as who else is better to do research and trials on but those of us with non functioning pituitary glands.
I ask you my readers to comment if any of you have any experience or knowledge of replacing these hormones that can be shared with other patients like myself.
Endorphins are a natural body chemical produced in the central nervous system and anterior pituitary gland. They produce the feeling of happiness and are released during exercise, danger, pain, excitement, an orgasm, or even by eating spicy food. They also work as a natural pain-killer. The term endorphin is an amalgamation of endogenous and morphine, which suggests that it is a naturally produced morphine. In terms of pain, endorphins are released in order to prevent nerve cells from releasing more pain signals. Endorphins are the primary regulators of the immune system, representing 90% of immune system hormonal control. Ninety percent of the day’s endorphins are produced by the pituitary and adrenal glands between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
A deficiency of endorphins causes depression, chronic unexplained pain, and a low tolerance for pain. In many instances, low endorphin levels are misdiagnosed as depressive disorders.. Also known as endorphin deficiency disorder (EDS), a deficiency of endorphins can be difficult for doctors to diagnose initially until testing shows the lack of endorphins. Many of the symptoms associated with EDS are similar to the symptoms that occur in depressive disorders, such as manic depression and bipolar disorder. Depression, chronic or intermittent, and general body aches are the two most common symptoms, and a person may also have a tendency to cry without a logical reason or feel pain more easily. EDS makes it difficult for people to be generally happy in their lives.
I have read of depression patients utilizing opiates to stimulate levels of beta endorphins and reducing depression and anxiety symptoms. Unfortunately the medications I read about only increase the existing and are not a replacement in those that possibly don’t create endorphins anymore. I have not found any replacements for us in the works or studies being done at this time.
Oxytocin is produced by the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. Oxytocin creates intimacy, trust, and builds healthy relationships. It’s released by men and women during orgasm, and by mothers during childbirth and breastfeeding. Studies on Oxytocin have shown an increases fidelity; men in monogamous relationships who were given a boost of oxytocin interacted with single women at a greater physical distance then men who weren’t given any oxytocin. The cultivation of oxytocin is essential for creating strong bonds and improved social interactions. In addition, low oxytocin has been linked to depressive symptoms and it has been proposed as a treatment for depressive disorders.
Scientific research has uncovered brain oxytocin’s specific ability to modulate social behavior, including effects on motherly care and aggression, bonding between couples, sexual behavior, social memory, and trust. Brain oxytocin also reduces stress responses, including anxiety – and these anxiolytic effects have been demonstrated in a number of species.
A new study has found that higher levels of the “cuddle” hormone oxytocin are linked to stronger social skills in both healthy children and in children with autism. The research is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It was previously believed that low levels of oxytocin were the cause of autism. The new study reveals that a deficiency in oxytocin does not cause the disorder but that the hormone’s ability to increase social skills may still help treat a subset of autistic children. The researchers found that higher oxytocin levels were linked to better social functioning in all three study groups.
A study was published in the International Journal of Psychology in August of 2013 that provides the first evidence that Oxytocin increases people’s willingness to share their emotions. Importantly, Oxytocin did not make people more talkative (word counts were comparable across the two groups) but instead increased the willingness to share the specific component that is responsible for the calming and bonding effects of social sharing: emotions. The findings are all the more remarkable because they were obtained among men, who may be less inclined than women to express their emotions.
There have been no studies that I can find on Oxytocin deficiency in hypopituitarism patients. There are few patients that I have talked with that have found doctors willing to prescribe it in either nasal spray or tablet form although none know for sure if there will be any long term effects. So in essence, we as patients become guinea pigs in order to try to find solutions. A 24-hour urine test is required to capture a full day’s secretion. This 24-hour perspective is critical because oxytocin secretion can be highly situational, triggered by social and sexual activities. A 24-hour perspective therefore affords a more comprehensive oxytocin assessment compared to other methods that only measure an isolated snapshot in time.
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone also called intermedin or melanotropin is a collective name for a group of peptide hormones produced by the skin, pituitary gland and hypothalamus in response to ultraviolet radiation. It plays a key role in producing colored pigmentation found in the skin, hair and eyes. It does this by inducing specialized skin cells called melanocytes to produce a pigment called melanin; melanin protects cells from DNA damage which can lead to skin cancer (melanoma).
Although known for its stimulation effect on pigment cells, studies have shown that melanocyte-stimulating hormone can also suppress appetite by acting on receptors in the hypothalamus in the brain. This effect is enhanced by leptin, a hormone released from fat cells. Its is also thought to affect a range of other processes in the body; it has anti-inflammatory effects, can influence the release of the hormone aldosterone which controls salt and water balance in the body and is also thought to have an effect on energy homeostasis and sexual behavior.
A deficiency in melanocyte stimulating hormone results in a lack of skin pigmentation and subsequent loss of natural protection from UV rays of the sun. In secondary adrenal insufficiency, damage to the pituitary gland prevents release of adrenocorticotropic hormone and melanocyte stimulating hormone and there is reduced pigmentation of the skin. Melanocyte stimulating hormone deficiency can cause increased inflammation, pain, and sleeping problems as well as a reduction in the levels of antidiuertic hormone which causes thirst and frequent urination. Melanocyte stimulating hormone deficiency may also result in increased food intake and obesity. Apparently it also plays a critical role in the ability of our gut to function properly and is being studied as a treatment for celiac disease and bowel disease because of its anti inflammatory effects.
Synthetic versions of MSH have been developed for human use. Two of the better known are afamelanotide (melanotan-1), developed at the University of Arizona and is in testing by Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals in Australia. Clinuvel has warned consumers against the use of what it terms are “counterfeit”, drugs sold as “melanotan I and II” that are promoted by citing research on afamelanotide.
In the US. Bremelanotide is being developed by Palatin Technologies in New Jersey. The strange thing with Bremelanotide is it was also effective in treating sexual dysfunction in both men (erectile dysfunction) and women (sexual arousal disorder). It is still in Phase studies and not available to patients yet.
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone can be measured measured by direct radioimmunoassay. Reference Ranges:
Children: Up to 25 pg/ml
Adults: Up to 5.0 pg/ml
So there is a quick rundown on the three missing pieces to the Hypopituitarism puzzle as I know it at the moment. As i mentioned earlier, if anyone has more information, is taking them or has been tested I would love to hear your comments.
And I am sorry I did not link or show references to the studies mentioned. I am not a professional writer and have not figured out how to do that yet. But if anyone wants them I am happy to share.

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The tethered balloon system (TBS) is composed of a variety of winches, balloons, and instrumentation. The TBS normally operates up to approximately 1,500 meters above ground level (AGL). The typical balloons used are Skydoc Model #28 aerostats. The TBS is operated intermittently during missions that are typically two weeks in duration, and the instrumentation deployed varies with mission science goals and conditions.
The TBS normally operates below the lowest cloud base, where it collects in situ measurements of temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, turbulence, and aerosol properties. In addition to discrete measurements of temperature and humidity, the TBS measurement suite also includes a fiber-optic-based, distributed temperature-sensing system that provides continuous profiles of thermodynamic properties.
When operating at the ARM site at Oliktok Point, Alaska, the TBS flew in clouds and also provided measurements of supercooled liquid water content and ice microphysics. In-cloud operation at Oliktok was possible because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had designated a special restricted air space over Oliktok that permitted those operations. No current ARM locations have a similar feature at this time.
View the suite of baseline instruments that are typically flown on ARM’s TBS missions.
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It is definitely winter here in Canberra, and certainly not wedding season for me at brave botanics although I would love to make some winter wedding flowers.
I think it is the contemporary trend towards weddings with an outdoor setting which obviously dissuades couples from planning a winter celebration, despite several lovely venues in Canberra with nice warm fires and a charming atmosphere. Also the wedding fashions, I suppose.
Any brides out there willing to break with trends and forge your own path to a fantastic winter celebration please be in touch...for next year obviously!
There are actually many lovely flowers available, but you rarely see winter weddings in any of the Australian wedding magazines for inspiration. Although they release winter editions, they still feature summer/spring weddings. Anyway...the blossom trees in shades of white and pink have unfurled while I wasn't watching and there are bucket loads of papery poppies in tangy warm shades, daffodils, hyacinth and soon sweet peas. Also the year-rounders such as full roses and all sorts of orchids. Below is I think my one and only winter bouquet - it includes wattle - a sentimental and nostalgic addition at the request of the bride about to head back OS with her French husband to be.
Also these beautiful wintery branches for inspiration!
Another beautiful bouquet full of wintery goodness (daffodils, jonquils, grape hyacinth, lily of the valley, ranunculas) is this one from Martha Stewart Weddings, in my humble opinion one of THE best sources of inspiration. I have always loved the bountiful, overflowing style of bouquets that Ms Stewart has made famous...but there's also the colour combinations, use of unusual plant materials, bindings, attention to detail. I often actually catch my breath when I see some of the bouquets, they are SO beautiful...www.marthastewartweddings.com
Next post from me will be a new project undertaken with some friends - a photo-a-day challenge. I know these type of creative challenges are not new (drawing-a-day, photo-a-day, I even unsuccessfully embarked on a collage-a-day...sorry Susannah!), but we all needed a bit of a reminder to retrain our eyes to the lovely or intriguing details to be found in the every day.
We will have images up once a week...a very diverse group of people behind the cameras so it will be fun to see what we come up with, and how they sit together.
My camera has unceremoniously died at the beginning of this challenge, so I am off to purchase a replacement...

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The "juice" from the Aloe Vera plant helps to reduce the visibility of acne spots and acne scars. More specifically speaking, it helps to heal the skin, to protect it, and and to make it softer and smoother. In addition to actively treating and getting rid of acne breakouts, aloe vera is also an outstanding preventative measure too. There's a reason that aloe vera is recommended for treating all sorts of skin conditions -- it WORKS!
The best way to fix them: This is where the classic zit treatments come into play. "Topical medications are the best way to treat a lesion like this," says Jennifer Chwalek, M.D., a dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in NYC. "Benzoyl peroxide-, salicylic acid-, or sulfur-based products can help to dry it up." She prefers salicylic acid over benzoyl peroxide for these, since the latter can cause irritation, dryness, and even post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (a.k.a. dark spots) in those with darker skin tones. Retinol works well for these, too.
All three dermatologists suggested that the best solution for boxcar or rolling scars are in-office procedures. Dr. Day, for instance, suggestedEndyMed Intensif, which uses microneedle radio frequency to remodel the skin by delivering heat into the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. For at-home treatments, however, Dr. Day turns to Olay's DIY microdermabrasion kit. It comes with both a foam head and crystal polisher, which claims to exfoliate 7 times better than a typical scrub and thoroughly cleanses the face to prevent future breakouts.
Some acne marks and scars are completely within your control while others are pre-determined. Aside from genetics, there are several lifestyle habits that can make dark marks and scars worse. Spending time in the sun is a big one, and, to reiterate one last time, every dermatologist agrees that picking or squeezing pimples creates further inflammation and can ultimately lead to more damage.
Don't Squeeze, Pop, or Pick at Pimples: Pass up the temptation to pick or squeeze a pimple. Doing so can force debris deeper into the dermis, spreading an infection to other tissue and worsening inflammation. This is especially true for deep, serious blemishes like nodules and cysts. Remind yourself that popping pimples can extend the healing time and ups the chance of it leaving a permanent scar. Allow the blemish to heal on its own. If you've already picked at a blemish, take steps to help heal it and minimize skin damage.
Apply fresh lemon juice. Lemon juice has natural skin bleaching properties, and can help to effectively lighten your acne scars. Simply combine equal parts lemon juice and water and apply this liquid directly onto your scars, avoiding the surrounding skin. Wash off the lemon juice after 15 to 25 minutes or you could put the lemon juice on overnight as a mask.
As the name suggests, ice pick scars are very deep acne scars that look like the skin has been punctured with… an ice pick. When the body produces too little collagen in response to an injury, depressed scars such as ice picks can form. “Ice pick scars represent the result of infected sebaceous gland openings on the skin. They are usually the most difficult to correct,” says New York City plastic surgeon Gerald Imber, MD.
Laser resurfacing. This procedure can be done in the doctor's or dermatologist's office. The laser removes the damaged top layer of skin and tightens the middle layer, leaving skin smoother. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. The doctor will try to lessen any pain by first numbing the skin with local anesthesia. It usually takes between 3 and 10 days for the skin to heal completely.
Chemical peels: "A chemical peel is a treatment that uses the application of mild solutions for skin refinement and regeneration. Products containing glycolic acid promote cell turnover, which is the process where new skin cells form and help even out your skin tone," says Dr. Bowe. You can try an at-home peel like Peter Thomas Roth 40% Triple Acid Peel, which uses both glycolic and salicylic acids to help fade spots by exfoliating dead skin cells and smoothing out skin texture. "Or, your dermatologist can prescribe you a stronger peel based on your skin type and treatment goals," says Dr. Bowe.
However, if you have a scar, you’re dealing with permanent skin damage that needs treatment in order to disappear. An acne scar changes the texture of the skin. If acne has left indentations, or raised spots, the damage has occurred at a deeper level in the skin. This “cobblestoning” effect indicates scarring that needs more than a surface-level treatment.
Stress: Being under stress can boost the production of male hormones called androgens. These hormones, which naturally occur in both men and women, stimulate oil production and can worsen acne. Experts believe that an excessive amount of androgens, a condition called hyperandrogenism, may be a significant cause of late-onset acne in women who didn't have acne as adolescents.
Think about it, if their "cure" really cured your acne, how are they going to continue profiting off of you? At best, the product will reduce your acne breakouts slightly, but definitely not completely. At worst, the product will do nothing at all or possibly make your acne worse! The key is buying your anti acne products from trusted, well reviewed companies that have helped thousands of acne sufferers. Buying over the counter is like flushing your money down the bowl -- don't do it!
I tried many different products from over-the-counter acne treatments to expensive prescription medications. Price ranged from $5 to over $100. I even have books on “How to Clear Acne in 24 Hours”, “How to Clear Pimples in a Week”, or even “How to Clear Break Outs through Hypnosis”. I was an acne treatment junkie! I would buy anything for a clear complexion.
If you use hair sprays or gels, try to keep them away from your face, as they also can clog pores. If you have long hair that touches your face, be sure to wash it often enough to keep oil away. And if you have an after-school job that puts you in contact with oil — like in a fast-food restaurant or gas station, for example — be sure to wash your face well when you get home. It also can help to wash your face after you've been exercising.
Dermarolling: Those little needle rollers you've been seeing all over social media? Turns out, they're good for more than just a cute Instagram video. "Microneedling works by creating a small 'injury' to the skin, which in turn can increase collagen and elastin production, improving scars and fine wrinkles and reducing hyperpigmentation," explains dermatologist and founder of Curology, David Lortscher, MD. Use the microneedler a few times a week as a part of your nighttime routine after cleansing and before toning. "It’s particularly important to pay attention to sterility, and remember that overdoing can damage the skin and incite inflammation, so proceed with caution if you are considering home treatments. Consider a consultation with a dermatologist to explore in-office options," says Dr. Lortscher.
Isotretinoin has a high risk of inducing birth defects if taken by pregnant women. Women of childbearing age who take isotretinoin need two negative pregnancy tests (blood or urine) before starting the drug, monthly tests while they take it, and another after they are done. Those who are sexually active must use two forms of contraception, one of which is usually the oral contraceptive pill. Isotretinoin leaves the body completely when treatment is done; women must be sure to avoid pregnancy for one month after therapy is stopped. There is, however, no risk to childbearing after that time.


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This was the last wonderful meal I got to share with a visiting friend before she headed back to sunny California. We had a fantastic time her entire weekend here, eating and drinking our way through the city. I whipped this up really quickly, as I didn't really have anything planned for dinner tonight. It ended up being tasty, healthy, and easy. Win!
The other win was having a roomie for the weekend. Now, I adore living alone, but having my friend here was amazing. I really didn't want her to leave! We spent days eating, talking, and lazing around on my couch with cocktails and wine. I'm just going to have to make her visit more often.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Edamame and Avocado Puree
- 1 salmon fillet per person (6-8 oz.)
- 1 T. Mirin
- 1 T. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. Sriracha or hot sauce
- 1/3 c. frozen edamame per person
- 1/3 c. vegetable, seafood, or chicken stock per person
- 1/4 avocado per person
- handful of cilantro, torn
- 1 tsp. of sesame seeds per person for garnish
- handful of pea shoots for garnish
- blended oil
Simmer the edamame in the stock until cooked; approximately 5-7 minutes.
Whisk together the Mirin, soy, honey and Sriracha. Set aside.
Heat the blended oil in a skillet. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the salmon to the pan skin-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook another 1-2 minutes.
While the salmon cooks, add the stock, edamame, avocado, and cilantro to a blender. Season with salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Spoon the puree into the middle of a plate. Top with the cooked salmon, brushing the Mirin glaze on top of the fish. Top with the pea shoots and sesame seeds and enjoy your company.

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A Florida hospital pharmacist was arrested after allegedly drugging and raping a woman he met on the dating app Tinder.
After making an introduction on Tinder, Robert Woods, 27, of Tampa, is said to have met the woman at a bar on the first floor of his apartment complex before inviting her upstairs. Woods allegedly told the woman he was having a party, but she claimed she was the only one there, WFTS reported.
>> Florida man accused of raping woman he met on Tinder
Once upstairs, Woods reportedly gave the woman a shot of alcohol and she blacked out soon after. When the woman woke up, she told police she was naked next to Woods. Police said Woods allegedly told her the two had sex. She said “she did not recall anything,” according to WFTS.
The woman left Woods’ apartment and went to the hospital, where she asked Woods by text message what he had given her, police said.
According to WFTS, Woods responded by asking, “Are you alive?” and when she told Woods that she was “barely alive,” he stopped answering her. The woman also found what appeared to be injection sites on her neck, the report said.
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Police issued a search warrant for Woods’ apartment and authorities found prescription drugs as well as hypodermic syringes. It’s unclear if Woods got the drugs from St. Joseph's Hospital, where he works, according to WFTS.
Woods faces charges of sexual battery.
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Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch three new cars in the country in 2024. The company is considering launching the new generation Swift hatchback and the Dzire sedan in the first half of 2024. Additionally, in the second half of 2024, Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch the production version of the Ertiga-based SUV and possibly a 7-seater version of the Grand Vitara mid-size SUV.
Although there has been no official announcement from MSIL yet, the potential 7-seater Maruti Grand Vitara could be a strong competitor against cars like the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari. The 7-seater Grand Vitara may have a longer wheelbase to accommodate the third row of seating and could be offered in 6 and 7-seater configurations.
There is also a possibility of design changes to differentiate it from the existing 5-seater Grand Vitara model, as well as the introduction of the same engine options as the 5-seater model. The Grand Vitara currently comes with a 1.5-liter K15C naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 103bhp and 137Nm of torque. It is available with both a 5-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
The 7-seater variant is also expected to come with the same strong hybrid technology as the 5-seater model, along with the option of an AWD (all-wheel-drive) system. These options should also be available in the 7-seater Grand Vitara.
And, the potential launch of the 7-seater Maruti Grand Vitara offers an exciting new option in the mid-size SUV segment and could introduce strong competition to the existing players in the market. While there is no official confirmation yet, the prospect of a 7-seater Maruti Grand Vitara has generated significant interest and anticipation among car enthusiasts.
– Maruti Suzuki plans to launch 3 new cars in India in 2024 including the launch of a 7-seater Maruti Grand Vitara.
– The company may also launch a new generation of Swift hatchback, Dzire sedan, and an EV version of an SUV in 2024.
– Reports suggest that the 7-seater Grand Vitara may have a longer wheelbase and offer a 6 or 7-seat configuration with changes in design to differentiate it from the existing 5-seater model.
– The Grand Vitara 7-seater may be powered by a 1.5-liter K15C petrol engine, including a mild hybrid technology, with options for both manual and automatic transmission, and AWD system.
– If launched, the 7-seater Grand Vitara can be a good option against cars like Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700, and Tata Safari.


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We'll meet in a Concept Store focused on Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Top Italian wine selection. This is an ABC immersive class focused on Olive Oil and the art of pairing.
Learn about history, legend and making process of the basic ingredient for Mediterranean food style.
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It’s been a few days since Jermaine Dupri put his foot in his mouth and had this to say about female rappers during an interview with People:
“I feel like they all are rapping about the same thing, and I don’t think they’re showing us who’s the best rapper. For me, it’s like strippers rapping. As far as rap goes, I’m not getting who is the best rapper. I’m getting OK, you got a story about you dancing in the club, you got a story about you dancing in the club, you got a story about you dancing in the club. OK. All right. Cool. Who’s going to be the rapper?… At some point, somebody’s going to have to break out of that mold and talk about other things.”
As you can imagine, JD got roasted … and rightly so! Cardi B was practically first in line to get the So So Def producer allll the way together.
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But, Cardi wasn’t the only one feeling that way. Rapper Eve co-signed her sentiments as well. HH caught up with the Pitbull in a Skirt at the world premiere of “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw” at the Dolby theatre on Saturday in Hollywood. During our chat, she made it known that women shouldn’t be judged for what kind of music they choose to put out because it’s THEIR CHOICE!
It seems as though Dupri heard the criticism loud and clear. He’s now attempting to right his wrong with a female cypher — you care?
After all the calls,DMs, angry tweets and other messages saying “I am a major gatekeeper in the hip hop world,why don’t I invest in a female who is out here hustling and making a name for herself?” I decided to create the #SoSoDefFemalecypher, details coming soon pic.twitter.com/Nyxl5KpPXZ
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You can upgrade the firmware in one step. But you have to upgrade the cbf project (usersoftware) across all intermediate versions. That means generate a csv file in V8.1, import in V9.x,check. Export a csv in V9.x import in V13... export V13, import V16SP1.
Note regarding the version: V2016 SP1 is not the last stand. It would be better to use the Roll Up RU03 (Several fixed problems included)
Before you generate the csv file in V8.1 you have to do a parameter upload from all parameters, which are necessary for the process (KP, TN, Delay times, limits)


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Not all biopics are created equal, especially if the star isn't a spitting image of the omnipresent subject. Which is why we were thrilled to hear that Sacha Baron Cohen was cast to portray late Queen singer Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic. From the curly hair and mustache to the bushy eyebrows and respectable man pelt, we're confident that squirrelly Sacha is gonna nail it. Check out some more of the all-time best biopic doppelgangers.


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Readers would be aware that the Jodhpur court sentenced Salman Khan to prison in 2018 and soon after spending a couple of nights in jail, the actor received bail. But the case on blackbuck poaching against the superstar continued and the court even issued summons to him for the hearings. But on Thursday, when the actor failed to make an appearance, the court has issued a warning asserting that if the actor doesn’t appear for his next hearing, they would cancel the bail.
As per recent reports, the Jodhpur Court has adjourned its next hearing to September 27 after Salman Khan failed to attend the recent hearing. We hear that the District and Sessions Court in Jodhpur has also warned him that if he fails to abide by it, they would cancel his bail application. Salman Khan’s counsel HM Saraswat revealed in these reports that the actor had to cancel this owing to his busy shooting schedule and work commitments. While it is being said that the actor will move the court once again for exempting him from the next hearing too, Saraswat has a different version. The latter asserted that the superstar would follow the court instructions and will make an appearance next time.
Readers would be aware that Salman Khan was accused of blackbuck poaching whilst shooting in Rajasthan for Hum Saath Saath Hain. Co-actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre too were accused of being an accomplice. While they were acquitted from the case, the actors have been once again summoned by the court in the related case. On the other hand, Jodhpur court found Salman Khan guilty and sentenced him to five year imprisonment in the case in April 2018. But the actor got out on bail, followed which he resumed his work commitments.
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Of the many passion projects at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, it’s unlikely that any filmmakers poured more blood, sweat and tears into their project than Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren.
“We have like the antibiotics and the urgent care bills to prove it,” jokes Berg, who appears to be relieved to have finally put the finishing touches on “The Dog,” a film 11 years in the making that required no less than five different cinematographers and lists five of its interviewees in a “In Memory Of…” end card.
While that may seem like a lot of time and energy to devote to a subject that was already the focus of the ’70s classic “Dog Day Afternoon,” it’s clear from watching “The Dog” that Berg and Keraudren needed that many years to fully get their arms around the whole story of John Wojtowicz, the brash and boisterous would-be bank thief who aimed to pay for a sex change operation for his lover and whose criminal exploits were tame in comparison to the rest of his life.
With cameras rolling for four years before Wojtowicz’s passing in 2006 and seven years after, “The Dog” conveys a story as volatile and magnetic as the man who lived it, tracing Wojtowicz’s journey from being a Goldwater Republican to a McCarthy peacenik, radicalized by his time as a soldier in Vietnam where he not only saw the horrors of war but was first seduced by another man. As John is happy to tell you, four wives and 23 girlfriends followed, just part of a ridiculously overstuffed life in which he became an unlikely key figure in the gay movement of the 1970s (while cruising for men who had just come out), the inspiration for one of the decade’s most memorable films and a force of nature to be reckoned with even as he fights a losing battle with skin cancer.
Berg and Keraudren capture it all with great zeal and while the two were at the Toronto Film Festival, they spoke about how they first met the unpredictable Wotjowicz, why they were compelled to keep going on the self-financed production over the course of a decade and the surprises that were in store for them.
If John passed away in 2006, you’ve spent nearly as much time working on the film without him as you did with him. Was it like making two different movies?
Frank Keraudren: It was.
Allison Berg: The thing that’s hard about editing after someone passes away is you can’t go back, and there were certain things that you wish you could ask him more about. You’ve got what you’ve got. But all of those other interviews you saw, we did all of that after he passed away. There was a lot more work to do, and then for us, trying to find the time to edit something that’s self-financed, there’s a reason why there’s so much time.
FK: But I think, especially when you say about two films, when we were editing after he passed away, once we had all these other interviews and all these other insights, we started showing them to colleagues for feedback and there was that dual element because he was the narrative. He was the guy telling the story, but then you start having these other people in the part that were reflecting upon him. That was a difficult balance to strike because we knew it couldn’t just be a monologue and here’s John, unedited. He antagonized a lot of people and you had to find a way for them to speak about something that happened 30 years ago. Their feelings have changed, and it was very hard to get people to talk about how they felt in the past in the present tense.
How many times did you get to speak to him on camera?
AB: It was two main interviews. He covered his whole life up until the end of the robbery in the first one and his story picks up in the second one, so it had this natural breaking point.
FK: It looks like this epic progression in the movie, but when we were filming it, it just felt more like this is happening. We don’t know how much time there is, we’re just doing whatever we can, and then afterwards, we’d try to make something out of this.It was very much like the story itself. These images and these people are vanishing in front of our own eyes. The New York that we’re depicting doesn’t exist anymore.
As native New Yorkers, was it interesting to go back to that period?
AB: I was a 1970s kid, and I loved that era. Both sides of my family are from Brooklyn and I don’t know if I’ll ever have the opportunity to cover the ’70s New York in this way again. Compared to what New York’s like now – it’s clean, it’s safer, and it’s very corporate – that was definitely one of the best parts of it.
FK: Also, it was very important for us because you find a story like that and your opportunity as a documentary filmmaker is if you can find the images, then you can show it in its real context. The images of New York are not just there to make it look cool, but this is how it was. The images we found of John’s involvement with the gay rights movement are the same. He’s telling you this incredibly fascinating tale, but when you get to see the real images, that’s really exciting.
Obviously, you’ve made a whole film to answer this, but what was so compelling about John’s story that you wanted to invest yourselves in making a film about him?
FK: The easy answer is we love “Dog Day Afternoon.” We thought it was an incredible story and we thought he was coming out of prison at the time that we started, but we miscalculated and realized by researching that he’d been out for decades. Then we met him and initially we could’ve made a film where we could’ve sought out Al Pacino, Sidney Lumet [and others involved with “Dog Day Afternoon”] Then we realized, that’s not the film. John immediately was larger than life and very complex as a personality, had a million stories to tell, and we knew there’s something there. Once you get involved and you live in New York and he lives in New York, it never went away. We stuck with it.
AB: Many times it was probably like falling down the rabbit hole because once you go there with somebody like John, the story kept opening up more as the time went on. We always knew he was bold, but in terms of the subjects, we knew that you come across somebody like John not that often. He’s real. There’s no bullshit with him and he’s a unique New York character, so we felt like he deserved the film.
The exact feeling I had was that this was a movie star waiting for his movie. When you approached him, did it feel that way?
AB: Yeah, but he’s been approached before. He’s difficult and he loves to make people uncomfortable. Right from the get go, we met him and he physically was inappropriate within two seconds and …
I read the interview you gave to Filmmaker Magazine where you said he hit on a production assistant.
AB: He did. He kept everyone a little bit like on guard, but he just had this way about him.
FK: He was charismatic, but it’s difficult to reconcile that with his real personality because he’s also a very, very questionable individual. All his ex-wives and boyfriends he antagonized to the degree that they all disappeared, but then they still say he was charismatic.
At the same time, he was also inappropriate and what was immediately visible was that this guy had no boundaries. That’s why I think when you watch it, it draws you in because on a screen, you can live like that. In your life, it has consequences. He lived his life as if it was a movie, and there’s the movie about him, and it all is melded together in this confusing way.
One of the interesting things someone says in the film is that the “Dog” personality only came out after “Dog Day Afternoon” was released. Was it interesting to imagine what John was like before that?
AB: He was always a very unusual person. His first wife, Carmen, had so many incredible stories — even when she says [in the film], he showed up and he brought two other women on the date and he’s like, “One of you’s going to be my wife” — he already had this big boss personality. That wasn’t created with the film, but I think he got stuck in the notoriety of the film and became the “Dog” character. But a lot of who he was was already there.
FK: Also, if you put it into context, think about him when the movie came out. Here’s a guy who is in a federal prison and he’s basically destroyed his entire life. Suddenly, Al Pacino portrays him in a fantastic movie. If you’re an Italian-American kid from Brooklyn, and this happens to you, especially somebody like with John’s feelings about what he did, he felt validated, I’m sure. It gave him a sense of being somebody that rescued him from where he was. It’s very misguided, clearly, because I don’t think he was able to tell the difference between the film and not being celebrated by it well.
Since this took a decade to make, what kept you invested in it?
AB: I don’t know. We never gave up on it.
FK: When you’re trying to make documentaries, it’s like you go fishing. You find a subject. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. But with this, it never stopped being interesting. Another like really practical way to say it was that, when you’re self-funding you’d get a job for six months and you’d make money then you put it in your movie and you keep doing that, the stakes go up really fast. It’s not necessarily about becoming rich, but you’re truly invested in the most literal way, and you’re like, I have to finish. You cannot afford to just be like, aww, I just did all this for nothing. If this was free of any consequence, personal or financial, we would’ve probably given up.
AB: I recall our favorite shoot day when we first met John’s brother Tony and we went to Coney Island. That was one of those days where we saw another side of John that we’ve never seen before, learning this incredible story of something that happened in his life that you could see greatly affected the way he thinks about things. Then we weren’t planning to go to the bank [that he held up] that day, but he’s like, “Let’s go.” That was just one of those days where we just learned so much and saw so much that we didn’t expect. Days like that keep you going for a year.
FK: But a part of it was that we knew John was a storyteller, and he’d tell crazy stories, some that we knew obviously weren’t true. A lot of the other ones, he would tell you and then they would check out. We also didn’t know in the beginning that he had literally archived his entire life, so when he’s telling you about 1964 and says “I went to the Republican National Convention and I was a Goldwater fan,” you find this little box, and he pulls it out … this is maybe five years after we met the guy, and in it, you’ll have the train ticket, pictures of him on the train with the people he went with, the floor plan of the convention, a can of water that he saved marked “Goldwater.” Nobody keeps this stuff. He had a stash. That was just amazing. It was like seeing a story come alive in front of your eyes. For a documentary filmmaker, that’s like out of a dream.
“The Dog” will open on August 8th in Los Angeles at the Cinefamily and in New York at the IFC Center and Lincoln Center, followed by expansion in the weeks that follow. A full list of theaters and dates can be found here.


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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB) July 03, 2020
“Decathlon”: an intriguing and captivating exposé on the experiences of a competitor in the Olympic decathlon event. “Decathlon” is the creation of published author, Ed Oleata, a graduate of the US Naval Academy and a twenty-time USA track medalist and a five-time world medalist in the decathlon, pentathlon and pole vault who also holds a master’s degree from San Diego State in Physical Education.
Oleata writes: “This book offers an insider’s view on the Olympic decathlon competition and will be of special interest to track-and-field fans and competitors and anyone interested in the decathlon, its history, and how to train for it.”
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Ed Oleata’s new book is the tale of the author’s experiences as a competitor in the two-day decathlon event at the Olympics. It offers an utterly intriguing and captivating fly-on-the-wall-style view of the precision that goes into preparation for each of the decathlon’s ten disciplines, the thought processes of the author and other competitors, and the high-octane thrill of competing in the world most prestigious sporting event alongside some of its greatest athletes.
View a synopsis of “Decathlon” on YouTube.
Consumers can purchase “Decathlon” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about “Decathlon”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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We have new premiums and daily prizes each day of the marathon running now through November 15.
Here is a rundown of some of the special programming happening during the marathon. Tune in, show your support, and let us know what you think!
Some of your programs may not play exactly when they usually do, see bottom for details.****
Tuesday November 6th
Election Day! Go Vote!
- 4-5 pm Jim Murphy will host Nia Nunn and students from Southside Community Center to discuss AFRICAN AMERICANS IN ITHACA: SITUATING PEOPLE IN PLACE AND TIME, a series of events at Southside November 9 and 10.
- 6-7 pm Laura Rosbrow Telem interviews award winning journalist Sam Quinones, author of Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic.
- 7pm-1am Live coverage of Democracy Now‘s Election Night broadcast
Thursday November 8th
- 7-8 am special live Your Morning, Ryan Clover hosts.
- 12-2 pm Ignatz will replay recordings made live in studio B over the last year on The Lunch Pad
- 10 pm-12 am Doctor B will be doing his long-running show Bartlemania LIVE in the studio with his friend and fellow DJ, Niles Chandler from WHRW.
Friday November 9th
- 5-6 pm Off The Couch, with Special Guests!
- 6-7 pm The first episode of the Loneliness Project airs. This WRFI produced series digs deep into why young people on college campuses feel lonelier than ever. It’s a collaboration with the Ithaca Voice, Cornell Daily Sun, and Park Scholars Program at Ithaca College. Listen Fridays at 6 for this 4 part series.
Saturday November 10th
- 12-1 pm local musician Kurt Riley Live in Studio, the hardest working singer-songwriter in Ithaca. Kurt’s new single “Failure Of Imagination” is available now.
Sunday November 11th
- 10-11am Eric Clay interviews WRFI’s new news director Laura Rosbrow-Telem on the Made of Clay Report.
- 12pm Interview with Matt Kadane of the bands Bedhead and the New Year. Matt Kadane co-founded the bands Bedhead (1991-1998), and more recently The New Year and Overseas. He’s also a history professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva while also publishing a book titled The Watchful Clothier (Yale University Press) in 2013.
- 5-6 pm Members of the Locally-Sourced Science team will be live in the studio with an interview of Ithaca College researcher, Dr. Rumit Singh, about his running mechanics research, a feature about vaccine research, the history of the 1918 Flu pandemic, and more!
Tuesday November 13th
- 9pm Aron Gutman (Fellow Traveler) interviews with Jon Madof of Chant Records and Zion80 featuring their music. From ecstatic re-imaginings of the world’s musical traditions to the farthest reaches of avant experimentalism, Chant Records is dedicated to releasing adventurous and uncompromising music across the spectrum.
Wednesday November 14th
- 12-1 pm Out to Hunch hosts special guest: Park Doing of the Atomic Forces. Playing electronic and experimental folk music, Doing has recently toured with indie rock giants Guided by Voices. His music is based on American folklore, roots and the age old tradition of protest songs.
Thursday November 15th
- 7-8 am special live Your Morning, Ryan Clover hosts
- 4-5 pm Special Episode of Conference Of The Birds w/ Stephen Cope.
- 7-9 pm Dusty Visions / Searching For A Thread – Chimes of Bayonets live studio performance. Joe Kepic (Eighteen Hundred And Froze To Death), Casey Porter (Idatel) and Kevin Dossinger (Why+The+Wires / Idatel) have come together as Chimes Of Bayonets. Their dynamic punch, lean angular attack and interweaving post-punk approach already calls to mind June Of 44, Polvo and Unwound.
****Please note due to the following special broadcasts, The Ralph Nader Program that airs on Sunday November 11th, will now air on Monday November 12th at 4pm. First Voices Indigenous Radio will air at 4pm Thursday November 8th and TBD on Thursday November 15th.****


School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration
Curtis Holt, MPA '87
City of Wyoming *
Curtis Holt has served as the City Manager for Wyoming, Michigan since 2000. He previously served as the Deputy City Manager for Wyoming, was the City Manager for the City of Otsego, Michigan from 1989 - 1996 and was the Assistant City Manager in Cedar Springs, Michigan from 1987 - 1989.
Curtis earned both his Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Public Administration at GVSU. He was also a four-year letter winner as a member of the GVSU football team and a two-year letter winner as a member of the wrestling team.
Presently Curtis serves as the Chairperson of the Kent County Dispatch Authority. He is also the Immediate Past-Chair of the Regional Geographical Information Service (REGIS) agency for the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, as well as the Vice-Chair of the Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority. He is active in various other capacities with local non-profit agencies including the YMCA, the Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance, Wyoming Youth Initiative and others. Curtis has also served as a board member for the Michigan Local Government Managers Association and current services as a Vice-Chair for that organization. He has also been recognized by the Grand Valley State Alumni Association with its Alumni Service award. Curtis and his wife Christy reside in Wyoming, Michigan. They have two daughters, Hillary and Emily.
"Grand Valley has always been and will always be an important part of my development as a City Manager. I had the benefit of receiving my bachelor's and master's degree from GVSU and while completing my Master's having an on-going internship with the Village of Spring Lake. I credit the combination of real world work experience and the academic work with any success I have achieved in my career."
* Organization affiliations are provided for identification purposes only. All statements are the personal opinions of the individuals and do not reflect an organizational endorsement of GVSU or its MPA program.
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QuICS Special Seminar
Classical algorithms are often not effective for solving nonconvex optimization problems where local minima are separated by high barriers. In this paper, we explore possible quantum speedups for nonconvex optimization by leveraging the global effect of quantum tunneling. Specifically, we introduce a quantum algorithm termed the quantum tunneling walk (QTW) and apply it to nonconvex problems where local minima are approximately global minima. We show that QTW achieves quantum speedup over classical stochastic gradient descents (SGD) when the barriers between different local minima are high but thin and the minima are flat. Based on this observation, we construct a specific double-well landscape, where classical algorithms cannot efficiently hit one target well knowing the other well but QTW can when given proper initial states near the known well. Finally, we corroborate our findings with numerical experiments.
This is a joint work with Yizhou Liu and Weijie J. Su. The full version of the paper can be found at https://quantum-journal.org/papers/q-2023-06-02-1030/.
ATL 3100A and Virtual Via Zoom.
*We strongly encourage attendees to use their full name (and if possible, their UMD credentials) to join the zoom session.*


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Good morning everyone, it looks like the final piece of the jigsaw puzzle is coming together with a bang as the set is scene for extraordinary heatwave to impact large parts of south eastern and eastern Australia between now and the weekend.
All of SA, VIC, NSW and most of Queensland will be impacted by this heat.. Already parts of QLD and NSW have been for weeks!
Parts of SA, north western Victoria, inland regions of NSW and southern inland of QLD is likely to see temps soar as high as 47c! Especially Thursday to Sunday period.
Coastal areas of SA and Victoria will not be hit as hard with this heat but will still be hot, Tasmania once again will mostly miss this extreme heat.
It is likely Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane will all see this heat.. Adelaide is likely to see temps well into the low 40's, Melbourne should nudge 40c Thursday, ACT may see temps reach 40c by end of the week which is rare in itself, Sydney especially western suburbs may see temps reach 46c-47c during the weekend!!
Fires will also become a MAJOR CONCERN especially through NSW and south east QLD during the weekend although some of the rain which eastern NSW will see next two days will reduce the risk slightly, recent rains in SA and Victoria will also keep the risk much lower of disastrous fires.
The good news the pattern is finally about to change.. This intense and ongoing heatwave for some people will come to an end early next week for large parts of south eastern and eastern Australia as large parts of this intense heat gets flushed out by a strong cold front introducing milder air through large parts of south eastern Australia.
Please remember to take precautions with this extreme heat!!
- Keep all fluids up
- Don't do any strenuous activity
- Keep out of direct sunlight
- Keep an eye on pets, children, elderly and the sick.
Map one showing temps 46c north western Victoria Thursday 4pm thanks to GFS model via Piovtalweather.
Map two to four are temps taken at 11am! For Friday to Sunday so these temps are not at their peak yet and already shows the light pink of shade colour temps in the mid 40's!! The darker pink is 40c+ temps. These images are thanks to the EC model.
- JWC TEAM

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