Each year, the LEGO Group presents its employees with an exclusive winter holiday gift set. Such sets often celebrate LEGO’s past, and this year’s offering is a special Christmas-themed X-Wing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars. While you can track it down via eBay, the X-Wing makes for one heck of pricey “stocking stuffer.” Fortunately, Pascal Hetzel has devised a solution to help you save those credits for a rainy day. Despite its diminutive size, it’s a faithful representation that preserves the spirit of the original. The only feature missing is the sleigh, but you can always use the Force to build your own.
Happy Life Day everyone!
Have you heard the urban legend about the JATO rocket car? If you’re unfamiliar, it’s the story of a man who straps a rocket engine to his Chevy and ends up embedded in the side of a cliff. As cautionary tales go, it’s a pretty straightforward one: Don’t strap a jet engine to your vehicle. Pasq67 thinks otherwise, at least when it comes to the world of LEGO. Benny and Lenny are going for the ride of their lives in a 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup with a serious need for speed. The base vehicle has all the clasic lines you’d expect, and the rocket is a well constructed nightmare of high speed bad decisions waiting to happen.
The multiple air intakes fit well with the mix of Technic and system parts, and the trans-orange discs make for an excellent hit of explosive force just starting to push the car forward. Lenny had better hold on to that pretzel…
Dear Honorable Darth Vader and the Management Team of the Galactic Empire,
You have an almost infinite budget at your disposal to spend on wages and upskilling of personnel and technological innovation. I’m sure you’ve attended the Business Strategies 101 course at our SPOT (Security, Peace, Order, Terror) University and learned that having quality over quantity is paramount towards a calculated win in all battles. The root cause of all losses has been apparent, and we can narrow it down to one thing: bad aiming (be it Stormtroopers, or TIE pilots). At one time, our Stormtroopers had a reputation for being precise enough to pinpoint a Jawa from two sand dunes away. Until we return to this, you will continue to see mockery in all forms like this one built and sculpted in LEGO form by Pasq67 – Tie Fighters tailing Rebel scum piloting X-Wings Starfighters, which are low-tech vehicles that have little automation and only manual firing systems. However, they are always evading, destroying, and killing so many of our innocent troops and soldiers.
The solution? Invest in better targeting systems, and train the troopers to shoot well and not let them graduate unless they have a decent passing rate for marksmanship. My analysis shows that it’s a simple strategy that will save us from countless numbers of sequels, prequels, animated series, and god knows how many more spinoffs down the road. Until then, toy companies like LEGO will continue to build multi-million dollar businesses from allowing people to recreate scenes and games retelling history on our continuous defeats. It’s embarrassing. Do something.


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Polluter Pays Principle
The polluter pays principle is one of the central guiding principles of the OSPAR Convention and requires that the costs of pollution prevention, control and reduction measures must be borne by the polluter.
The polluter pays principle is mainly implemented by means of command-and-control approaches but can also be applied via market-based mechanisms, e.g. for the development and introduction of environmentally sound technologies and products.
Recognised by the ministerial North Sea Conferences in 1984, the polluter pays principle was included in the 1992 OSPAR Convention. Internationally the polluter pays principle was introduced in the 1970s by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and reaffirmed globally in the 1992 Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.

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In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's iTunes LP feature and why it's so cool, BMI and ASCAP's grab for cash , and Microsoft's inability to understand its own Zune HD platform.
- Music Industry Pushing for New Fees Through Legislation
- Apple Intros iTunes 9 [Updated]
- iTunes LP Debuts Ahead of Apple Media Event
- Apple Confirms iTunes LP
- Microsoft Releases Zune HD Touch Screen Device, Adds Music Streaming, Videos
- Zune HD: No App Store for You
- Gene Roddenberry's First Mac Plus (Serial # 0001) to be Auctioned [Correction]
- Mac Users Correct Auction House on Gene Roddenberry's Mac 128K/Plus
- TMO's Jeff Gamet to Speak at BWA Expo 2009
- MCE - Macintosh Computer Expo
- Twitter: Find Your Friends
- Build Your Own Twitter Client
- Twitter: Tracking Twitter Stats
- Twitter Clients 101
- Twitter Grader: How Do You Stack Up?
- TMO on Twitter!
- Jeff and Bryan are on Twitter, too.
- The AWR Windows 7 Christmas Sketch


This 1957 Bel Air hardtop features the rare, powerful, popular and desirable fuel-injected 283/283 HP V-8 engine and column-mounted 3-speed manual transmission. It has traveled fewer than 10 miles since the engine and fuel-injection system were thoroughly rebuilt. This Bel Air is presented in black over the red-and-black interior and sports an older, frame-off restoration. The exterior is well appointed complete with all the chrome, stainless and gold trim a Bel Air could have. Equipped with a heater and power steering, the car emerged from the assembly line with few options, but the fuel-injected engine puts it over the top. A more modern AM/FM radio has been installed to provide a little more entertainment cruising down the highway. While the Chevrolet 283 small-block produced a lot of punch for its size, this version was the most talked about of the day, packing a 283 HP punch, or one horsepower per cubic inch. It was quick, fast, looked fantastic and wasn’t horrifically expensive considering the competition nearing 300 HP. The fuel-injected cars not only mark the most technologically advanced Chevrolets of the day, they were also the least produced for a variety of reasons. One, they were pricey for a Chevrolet, yet considering the cost of a car with similar power numbers, it was still a bargain; two, the fuel-injection systems scared people, simply put. Few people had the talents to work on them, thus, it was easier to go with the more familiar carbureted setup, even an engine with multiple carburetors. The fuel-injection option lasted into the 1960s before it was suspended, but marked the future of things to come—today, for the North American market at least—it seems all the cars are fuel injected and few mechanics have the skills to work on carbureted cars. Things have changed considerably. For collectors and enthusiasts, a fuel-injected ’57 Chevrolet is generally the most desirable one to have.


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Early Seasons Of “The Simpsons” Now Available On Disney+ In Original Ratio
Today Disney+ has added a new feature to classic seasons of “The Simpsons”, allowing viewers to watch episodes in their original ratio.
This 4:3 option is available for the first 19 seasons, along with part of season 20. You will find the option to toggle ratio of these episodes in the detail section of the show.
When Disney+ launched in November, many fans weren’t happy with the aspect ratio of the early seasons of “The Simpsons”, because of the way it was cutting out some of the visual gags in the show. Disney said they would be fixing the issue, but it has taken over 6 months to do.
Here is an example of how the cropping can remove a joke:
Later seasons don’t have this option as they were made in the 16:9 ratio, which fits modern TV’s.
You may need to update your Disney+ app to get the new option.
Are you going to watch “The Simpsons” in the new original ratio on Disney+?
Just a heads up, you'll need to update the app before you get this feature. Good news, the 4:3 episodes are still HD and the app download feature follows what you pick.

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Distribution & Client Disclosures
EFAMA monitors issues surrounding fund distribution and disclosures to investors. These include investor protection and disclosure issues arising from the evolving PRIIPs and MiFID frameworks, the shift towards digital distribution tools, and the continued integration of ESG considerations into fund products.
EFAMA's response to the EU Commission's consultation on the review of the MiFID II / MiFIR Regulatory Framework
This year’s Investment Management Forum featured an incredible number of high-level speakers and thought-provoking discussions.
We welcome yesterday's vote by the European Parliament plenary formally adopting two ‘quick fixes’ for PRIIPs (Packaged retail investments and insurance-based products) and UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities).
Andreas Stepnitzka, EFAMA Deputy Director, Regulatory Policy, comments:
Q #1 What is the difference of the High-Level Forum report to previous initiatives on the Capital Markets Union? What is different this time around?
"It gives me great pleasure to provide you with an overview of our activities since our Annual General Meeting in Paris last year. While we were very much looking forward to hosting you all in Brussels this week, the current crisis and associated travel restrictions has forced us to improvise and turn our meeting into a virtual AGM.

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Single Family Acreage
ALVIN!! This Forest County township is located in the heart of the Nicolet National Forest with 1,000s of acres of recreational land at your disposal. This 2.35 acre parcel is yours at this attractive price along with this 1975 two bedroom mobile home, privy, and shed. There is no power, but there is a well. Yours today for $18,500.
MLS # 158668
Listed By CENTURY 21 Burkett & Associates
Area Amenities: Outdoor Activities, Area Snowmobiling
† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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Voxel Serval is a unique turn-based card game that is very easy to learn but hard to master. With its voxel graphics and unique soundtrack, the game will also delight the eyes and ears. This new game is a pretty little pearl in the world of browser games and playable online exclusively at Y8.com! In this turn-based card game and animal fights only the strongest will survive!
You will have to think carefully before planning your next actions in order to defeat your opponents:
What should I choose to fill my deck?
Is it necessary to make a simple attack?
Should you use the special skills of your fighting animals right away?
Should we use elemental cards with random effects, both beneficial and harmful?
The game has 2 modes for battles:
The story mode which, as its name suggests, contains the basis of the plot of the game Voxel Serval. The challenge mode which allows you to face enemies of different levels on a world map , in order to collect experience, crystals or genes which will be very useful for you to progress
Use the skills of your animals or use Elemental Cards. Mix your cards in the laboratory to upgrade it but to mix card you need gene. Symbiosis between some animals increases their stamina. There is also a touch of tactics, with the positive or negative influence of the terrain depending on the type of animal. Air, Water, Forestry, etc. Story mode helps you to increase your level and earn! Let’s check out cool high lights of this awesome game!
Play it with Online Save to save the progress across devices or play it with Local Save
Start the fight easily!
Using the animal skill can deal serious attack damages to the enemies
Open your Card Deck to select animal cards you want to play
Play the Chapters of Story Mode to level up and collect rewards!
Your animal deck must be the last one standing to win the match
Challenge others and level up on the Map in different Worlds!
Elemental Cards can damage certain animals
Combine cards in the Laboratory (using Gene) to come up with a stronger animal card!
Earn rewards such as crystals and genes from the treasure chest and each time you win the battle
Ready for exciting battle ahead?
Decide yourself how to play and how to win! Remember: only the strongest will survive in Voxel Serval!
Play this game here
Watch this Reveal Trailer here
If you like this game check out also this related game here

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Human Rights Day 2022 Celebrated
This event flags off a year-long celebration to mark 75 years of the adoption of the UDHR.
GUWAHATI: Human Rights Day is celebrated across the world on December 10 to mark the adaptation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations in the year 1948.
Organised with the theme Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All, the 74th edition of this UN event flags off a year-long celebration towards the completion of 75 years of this landmark decision. A host of events will be organised throughout the year across the world with the singular aim to shine a light on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by focusing on its legacy, relevance and activism. It also aims to irradicate racism, xenophobia, intolerance and related discrimination in different societies across the world.
Some of the key points that need to be highlighted include that all humans are equal and UDHR aims at indivisible and inalienable rights for all humans. It is also the basis of the sustainable development goals that have been set for 2030. It establishes the blueprint for all local, national and international regulations and policies to be implemented in the coming years. They also aim to ensure that the values are equally implemented for all people across the globe. Any violation against even a single human should be treated as a violation against everyone, and to ensure that, all humans must stand up for the rights of every other. The goals also aim at an investment in a comprehensive view of human rights across the world.
An event was organised on the premises of the Guwahati Press Club on Saturday to commemorate Human Rights Day. Human Rights International Foundation undertook this celebration with several guests and journalists. Dr Barnali Sharma Barua, National Chief Director of the event gave a speech on the occasion to spread awareness about Human Rights.

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Top Shops in Gatlinburg With Free SamplesMay 24, 2013
Planning your trip to Gatlinburg, but not sure yet where you’re going to eat? We’ve compiled a list of great shops in Gatlinburg that offer free samples to help you decide. Try one, or try them all. You won’t be disappointed!
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery is it’s own category of shops in Gatlinburg. As Tennessee’s first legal moonshine distillery, Ole Smoky Moonshine invites guests to the area to come down for a free tour, and sample various types of their corn based spirits. You must be at least 21 of course to receive a free sample. If you like what you taste, Ole Smoky Moonshine has a gift shop showcases all their moonshine-inspired products.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen
Samples and a show. Visitors to the Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen shop in Gatlinburg can watch employees make taffy while sampling one of the many different flavors of homemade fudge. Other candy varieties offered by this shop in Gatlinburg include old time candy, homemade caramel, maple candy and truffles. Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen definitely has something for every sweet tooth!
Beef Jerky Outlet
That’s right, free samples of America’s favorite road trip snack. The Beef Jerky Outlet is a neat shop in Gatlinburg whose inventory includes kangaroo, salmon alligator and your more traditional deer. Visitors to the Beef Jerky Outlet rave about the friendly staff and great customer service. When you go be sure to check out their novelty lollipops with creepy crawlers in them.
The Peanut Shop of Gatlinburg
Specializing in hand cooked Virginia peanuts, the Peanut Shop of Gatlinburg has over 18 different varieties for this small shelled snack. Peanuts is not the only nut this shop in Gatlinburg has to offer. The Peanut Shop also offers a variety of cashews, snack mixes, pet treats, cakes and desserts. The best part about this shop in Gatlinburg is that visitors are allowed to sample the nuts before they purchase, with the assistance of a staff member of course.
If you like hot sauce, Pepper Palace is the place for you. This shop in Gatlinburg has literally hundreds of hot sauces, barbecue sauces, salsas and much more. The heat scale on Pepper Palace’s sauces range from nonexistent to Nasal Napalm. And yes, you can get free samples of all the sauces before you buy them. Not to mention, Pepper Palace’s shop in Gatlinburg has a special that if you buy five bottles of sauce you get the sixth one free!

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The Maiden Voyage is an Iron Maiden Tribute Band based out of Bangalore consisting of some really fine musicians in town who have come together to pay their tribute to one of their idols, Iron Maiden. The band plays exclusive Iron Maiden tracks and their live performances have mostly been appreciated by Maiden Heads. The band believes in giving all Maiden fans the ultimate experience of being at a Maiden concert with their electrifying performance and a self created iconic mascot Eddie unleashed on stage to create a Maiden like experience. Join them at Hard Rock Cafe Bengaluru on the 19th of September to see for yourself.
A combined bash of Bangla Rock Band Cactus celebrating its birthday with SPE’s 20th anniversary.
Girish & The Chronicles pay tribute to Aussie hard rock legends AC/DC the Hard Rock Cafe, Bengaluru on Thursday, the 29th of May, 2014


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Nothing is meant to be easy these days in economic policymaking, as this morning’s Consumer Price Index data demonstrates. Unlike the very obvious rate cut-justifying March quarter reading of minus 0.2%, CPI bounced back into positive territory in the three months to June with a rise of 0.4% in headline inflation. That was right on market forecasts, but the annual rate dipped to 1.0%, the lowest annual rate since 1999, when John Howard was in his second term.
While this will drive speculation about a rate cut from the Reserve Bank next Tuesday, the RBA will look at its two preferred measures, the trimmed mean and weighted median, and there the news wasn’t as clear cut as it seemed in the March quarter. The trimmed mean rose 0.5%, compared to 0.2% in the March quarter, and the weighted median rose 0.4% against just 0.1% in the March quarter. That meant the two measures favoured by the RBA rose 1.7% and 1.3% year-on-year respectively, suggesting there were some cost rises in the economy during the period that were passed on to customers. But the bottom line is that inflation remains well under the RBA’s target range of 2% to 3% over time, and there is little in the ABS report that suggests any change to that situation for some time.
According to the ABS, medical and hospital services and petrol (rising again after three quarters of falls) were the main sources for the rise, but domestic travel and accommodation, motor vehicles and telecommunication equipment and services fell. That contains a couple of clues as to whether the RBA will cut next week: the rise in medical and hospital services happens in the second quarter of most years because of the timing of annual health fund cost rises from the federal government, while fuel costs were always going to rebound from the lows earlier in the year — and in fact, oil prices have now fallen sharply since their most recent peaks. Tobacco, which also went up, was down to federal government excise increases. In other words, the main drivers weren’t cost rises linked to the health of the economy.
So given that, what will the RBA do? The minutes of the July board meeting say: “Inflation was still expected to remain quite low for some time given very subdued growth in labour costs and very low cost pressures elsewhere in the world … Measures of inflation expectations — from consumers, market economists, union officials and financial markets — had remained below average.” They went on to say “the Board noted that further information on inflationary pressures, the labour market and housing market activity would be available over the following month and that the staff would provide an update of their forecasts ahead of the August Statement on Monetary Policy” and that that “information would allow the Board to refine its assessment of the outlook for growth and inflation and to make any adjustment to the stance of policy that may be appropriate”. The most important part of those comments was the new staff forecasts for the Third Statement of Economic Policy, due out on Friday week. That will allow the central bank to explain next Tuesday’s decision either way. On balance a rate cut wouldn’t surprise, but another month of sitting pat would also not be a shocker.


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Worldwide Flight Services and airport operator Avinor have agreed to terminate their agreement for the construction and operation of a new seafood centre at Oslo airport.
The cancellation of the project seems to relate to a desire on the part of WFS to make changes to the letter of intent, according to the state-owned airport operator.
In a statement, Avinor Communications Manager Kristian Løksa said: “Avinor AS and WFS signed a letter of intent in the autumn of 2018 on the construction and operation of a new seafood center for air cargo at Oslo airport. WFS and Avinor now agree to terminate this letter of intent.
“In connection with the project development, WFS initiated changes that could not be implemented under the Avinor procurement regulations. We will now consider whether, and how, it is best to arrange for seafood exports over Oslo airport.”
The centre was being built to meet rising demand for Norwegian seafood, which reached 230,000 tonnes last year.
It has been suggested that existing facilities could accommodate the anticipate growth, however, and that extra capacity could put the facilities currently used to handle seafood under pressure. Local reports suggest that Oslo airport could use the area for other purposes if no one else wants to take up the project.

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Concert promoter and ticket seller Live Nation said this week that it bought a controlling stake in annual music festival Bonnaroo.
Bonnaroo takes place every June in Manchester, and attracts around 100,000 people. This year’s lineup includes Billy Joel, Mumford and Sons, Earth, Wind and Fire, Kendrick Lamar and more.
Live Nation did not disclose how much it paid for the stake in Bonnaroo.
Superfly and AC Entertainment, which founded Bonnarroo 13 years ago, will continue to run its day-to-day operations.
Additionally, Live Nation now also owns a share of the Bonnaroo property in Coffee County.
Doppler Labs, the New York City-based technology company has announced that it has struck a multi-year partnership with entertainment company Superfly to make DUBS Acoustic Filters the official earplug of Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN.
DUBS Acoustic Filters are stylish, high-design earplugs that utilize advanced acoustical physics to reinvent hearing protection. By leveraging the way the ear processes sound, the DUBS accomplish two goals together: lowering sound by roughly 12 dB, and preserving audio fidelity. The DUBS Acoustic Filters will be available for sale to all attendees throughout the festival grounds.


Deutsche Bank has seen some outflows from its wealth management division but the withdrawals were not significant, senior executives told Reuters, responding to concerns about the possible impact of a U.S. fine.
JPMorgan CFO Marianne Lake said Friday that her bank is conducting a "deep dive" into potential cross-selling issues.
Citigroup announced third-quarter earnings and revenue Friday morning that topped Wall Street expectations.
The bank posted earnings of $1.03 a share, versus the estimated $1.01 a share.
JP Morgan Chase beat expectations in its third quarter results on Friday morning.
Completed distressed debt and bankruptcy restructuring activity totaled US$168.4 billion during the first nine months of 2016, a 67% increase from the same period last year.
West Bromwich Albion host Tottenham Hotspur at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Crystal Palace host West Ham United at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger is desperate to hang on to one of his prized assets, but interest from Bellerin's former club could test their resolve.
Reina, Carragher, Hyypia, Alonso, Mascherano, Gerrard, Torres: the Reds' failure to lift the title between 2007 and 2009 feels like a missed opportunity.


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The Nature Conservancy — the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people presents: FREE HAPPY HOURS
Learn more about Washington’s Next Generation at these free spring and summer happy hour events. Events will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and presentations on environmental and conservation issues. RSVP with Brenda Tincher (btincher or 206-343-4345 X 389):
June 11, 2010, Microsoft
4-5:30 p.m. at the SpitFire Grill on the Microsoft Campus
Washington to Africa: What is the connection? Elizabeth Gray, The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Science in Washington, will discuss why saving chimpanzees in Africa brings lessons learned for saving Washington’s forests and farmlands for people and wildlife.
June 24, 2010, Downtown Seattle
6-7:30 p.m. at the Triple Door, Green and Red Suite
Reinventing windmills – the 20th century Don Quixote. Molly Ingraham, Director of Conservation for The Nature Conservancy’s Eastern Washington Program, will discuss why renewable energy isn’t exactly a conservationist’s dream and the efforts under way to find win-win solutions for the future of alternative energy in Washington.
July 9, 2010, Microsoft
4-5:30pmSpitFire Grill on the Microsoft Campus
How to debate Tim Eyman and win. Len Barson, Senior Policy Advisor at The Nature Conservancy, will talk about why he took on Tim Eyman, as well as other initiatives like I-9330 and I-1033, and how this work on ballot initiatives brings huge wins for conservation.
June 19, 2010
Hike Sauk Mountain
Come join the Next Gen. group as we hike Sauk Mountain during peak wildflower season!You’ll learn about summit to seas conservation in the Skagit Valley with special guest Roger Fuller, landscape ecologist at the Nature Conservancy. Roger will point out different plant species and explain how climate change is affecting the area and what the Conservancy is doing about it.
Don’t miss this awesome learning opportunity (and hike). Hike to start at 10 a.m. and is open to anyone. For more details or to RSVP, contact Brenda Tincher. (btincher Directions and carpool options to be provided upon RSVP.


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He tries to understand how our brain controls movements. In addition, he is still puzzled how different kinds of neurostimulation might work.
He is a Professor in Motor Neuroscience at the Sobell Department for Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, UCL. He is also a member of VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Simon is a neurologist with a particular interest in the role of brain oscillations in movement disorders and motor attentional networks. He previously completed a PhD with Professor Peter Brown at Oxford University investigating closed loop deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease - targeting beta oscillations recorded from the basal ganglia. He recently moved to the Sobell to join the Bestmann lab for a Wellcome trust postdoctoral fellowship to investigate the computational and causal role of motor network oscillations with an aim to translate these findings to clinical benefit through advancing deep brain stimulation therapies.
Much is known about the neural systems and computations underlying value-based planning and decision making, but little about how value signals and rewardability influence the actual execution of a meaningful and skilled action. Combining a behavioural approach with measurements of movement kinematic parameters, I am currently investigating how motor execution and learning can be influenced by the specific motivational context in which the movements occur.
This issue is of particular importance in subjects with a stroke-related unilateral brain damage, because increasing motor (re-)learning in these patients would permit to improve their functional outcome.
Ang is a neurology registrar with a particular interest in stroke, the multidisciplinary approach to stroke rehabilitation and the application of principles of motor learning to the field of neurorehabilitation. He is on a research break from his clinical neurology training programme to undertake a PhD. He is interested in how reward and punishment including the facilitation/inhibition of dopaminergic neurotransmission can be used to potentially influence and reinforce motor skill learning, and how these strategies can be applied to the clinical setting in order to improve rehabilitative therapies for patients left with upper limb impairment following a stroke.
I am interested in post-stroke motor rehabilitation, and how modern neurostimulation approaches could be used to support therapy. My PhD research, in collaboration with Prof Nick Ward is focused on using non-invasive brain stimulation, specifically, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to influence motor function. I use this with models of current flow inside the brain,to ask how dose-controlled delivery of tDCS can help to deliver more reliable and reproducible stimulation to participants and patients.
I am interested in motor physiology and motor rehabilitation. My current research is based between Charlotte Stagg's (Oxford) and Sven Bestmann's labs. We hope to use various brain stimulation techniques to understand how neural oscillations modulate motor learning.
We are interested in the role of pre-movement GABAergic inhibition (closely related to movement and movement learning) and gamma oscillations (known to play a vital role in motor control). Little is known about how these change throughout learning, or how they affect one's ability to learn a new motor skill.
A greater understanding of these changes could help develop more effective rehabilitation treatments for movement conditions such as stroke
Isobel is taking time out from being a medical student to do a PhD, under UCL’s MBPhD scheme. For her BSc, she studied decision making models under Roger Carpenter using saccadic latency tasks. She is now interested in looking at how decisions become actions and the flexibility we have to make high-quality movements when needed.
My research topics are focused on the behavioural, neural and endocrine mechanisms involved during emotional behaviour in different psychopathological disorders and in the student population. To investigate this I use several techniques, such as fMRI, brain stimulation, kinematic responses and physiological measures, such as salivary hormones and heart rate. I look at the control of emotional approach-avoidance behaviour while measuring underlying brain activity in patients with a social anxiety disorder, conversion disorder and psychopathy, and study the influence of the serotonin transporter polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) on this process.
The successful candidate will join a research group investigating decision signals in the human motor system, with a specific focus on neuroimaging, and in particular magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalography (EEG). Additional techniques may include behavioural, neuropharmacological, and neurostimulation techniques such as TMS or tDCS. The Sobell Department laboratories are equipped with the latest technology for behavioural testing, neurostimulation, neuromodulation, and recordings of skilled actions. Our imaging activities are located at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging. The appointee will contribute to the on-going cutting-edge programme of research in human decision making and action selection, including research projects concerning the link between decision making, action selection and action execution, with a specific focus on the use of M/EEG to approach these themes.
The post is available from October 2014 and is funded to June 2016 in the first instance. You should apply for this position through UCL's online recruitment – www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs - where you can download a job description and person specification using ref: 1431768. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email:ion.hradmin.ucl.ac.uk).
Further details: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AJL234/research-associate/
Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr Sven Bestmann (http://www.bestmannlab.com).
For further information please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.org
PhD student; now a Henry Wellcome Fellow in Oxford, http://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/team/researchers/miriam-klein-flugge
PhD student, then Post-doc in Larry Maloney's lab at NYU; now Program Director & Data Scientist, Insight Data Science
PhD Student, lab rotation; currently a PhD student with Tim Behrens at the FIL
PhD Student, lab rotation; currently a post-doc in Oxford
MSc Student; Currently a PhD student at the University of Würzburg
MSc student; now a PhD student at Birkbeck College London
MSc Student; currently a PhD student at the Institute of Child Health
BSc in Psychology Student
Post-doc, now at RoweLab in Cambridge
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Post-doc at LMU Munich https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wolfgang_Strube
PhD student, now working as Applied Research Scientist at Element AI, Montreal, Canada http://deberker.com/archy/
PhD student, now working at Wellcome
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Post-doc, now working at Pier Francesco Ferrari's lab at CNRS in Lyon, France

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text: June 27 2022; I guess Colombia is officially a different kind of petro state, now that the left wing former mayor of Bogota and former guerilla member Petro has won the presidency. Most everyone is alert to what happens next. How will this play out ? A slight lurch to more socialism and betterment for environment and minorities or the begininning of a move to full Venezuela-Chavez-Maduro like loss of democracy and eventual standards of living. The price of unroasted in world and particularily in Colombia and Brazil has stayed very high, almost 2 and a half times as high as 13 months ago. So this is great for farmers although all their costs such as fertilizer and manpower and gasoline have gone up substantially as well. Eventually the dramatic effect of the frost that killed so many Brazils coffee plants will ease… but the cost of having unroasted coffee for Canadian roasters will continue to be held high by the logistic price surges facing all products these days (gas price being passed on by transporters, manpower, warehousing).


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Numis Securities Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Ten Entertainment Group (TEG)
Numis Securities reissued their buy rating on shares of Ten Entertainment Group (LON:TEG) in a research report released on Friday morning. They currently have a GBX 327 ($4.43) price target on the stock.
Separately, Peel Hunt lifted their price objective on Ten Entertainment Group from GBX 300 ($4.07) to GBX 325 ($4.41) and gave the company a buy rating in a report on Friday.
Shares of Ten Entertainment Group (LON:TEG) opened at GBX 258 ($3.50) on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $169.00 and a P/E ratio of 12,900.00. Ten Entertainment Group has a 1-year low of GBX 152 ($2.06) and a 1-year high of GBX 274.50 ($3.72).
Ten Entertainment Group Company Profile
Ten Entertainment Group plc is a United Kingdom-based ten-pin bowling operating company, which is focused on the family entertainment market, with Sites that are typically located on mixed-use retail/leisure parks. In addition to the core ten-pin bowling offering, the Company has additional entertainment activities.
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Sorting is pivotal data analytics and becomes challenging with intensive computation on drastically growing data volume. Sorting on FPGA has shown superior throughput, but the limited in-system memory causes vast data transferring to/from external storage when handling a large dataset. We propose a two-directional sorting (2DSort) architecture which sorts data sequences on both horizontal and vertical directions. 2DSort significantly reduces the costly data transmission by tracking the data on FPGA and writes back the data to external storage when the final sorting position is determined. 2DSort shows an average 38.5% runtime enhancement in comparison to the state-of-the-art bigdata sorting engine on FPGA.
- Arithmetic and logic structures,
- data-path design,
- logic arrays,
- system architectures,
- integration and modeling,
- reconfigurable hardware
- Field programmable gate arrays,
- Random-access memory,
- Distributed databases,
- Computer architecture,
- Data communication
sorting is one of the pivotal operations in various domains of data processing [1-2]. FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) which implements customized logic has been demonstrated to enable superior sorting throughput while attaining higher energy efficiency than programmable processors [3, 4]. However, the growing sizes of modern datasets can easily exceed the in-system storage of an FPGA and pose challenges for sorting. To handle a large dataset, the sorting engine in FPGA  performs multiple rounds of merge sort. The subsequences of the main dataset are iteratively loaded from the system flash storage and merge-sorted into longer sequences. The sorted data sequence will be kept in the on-board DRAM temporarily and will be written back to the flash before loading the next group of sub-sequences. The process will be repeated until the data are all sorted. In this way, the dataset can be sorted in a pipeline scheme and the sorting system does not need to keep the whole dataset to the limited in-system storage at the same time. Although merge-sort can handle large datasets, the sorting flow would need to frequently move the sorted sub-sequences to external flash storage before allocating the next group of sub-sequences to the DRAM on FPGA board. The enormous and costly data movement to and from the external flash has outweighed the sorting operations in modern data processing systems, and become a major performance bottleneck . The end-to-end sorting runtime is mainly determined by the data transmission instead of the sorting logic on FPGA. The sorting runtime will be significantly increased when dealing with the growing size of the future dataset. In this paper, we propose 2DSort, a two-directional sorting architecture on FPGA, to significantly reduce the amount of time-consuming data transmission between the FPGA and system flash. As illustrated in Fig. 1, 2DSort adopts a two-phase sorting scheme. In Phase I, the un-sorted data are merge-sorted into data pages in the horizontal direction. In Phase II, 2DSort tracks characteristics of data blocks from different pages and performs vertical sorting to determines the global rank of data. These data with global rank will be written back to the flash storage and will not be accessed again. When compared with the state-of-the-art FPGA accelerator , the proposed scheme can attain an average of 38.5% runtime enhancement when sorting 512GB of data. The rest of the paper is organized as follows. Section II introduces the existing works on accelerating large scale sorting. The detailed architecture and implementation of the proposed 2DSort system are described in Section III. We present the performance evaluation and comparison in Section IV. Section V will conclude this work.
We propose a two-directional sorting (2DSort) architecture to significantly reduces the data transmission by tracking the sorting process and data on FPGA. Data will be written back to flash when the final sorting position is determined. The experiments show that 2DSort has attained an average 38.5% runtime enhancement with only minor design overhead.
The Kavian Scientific Research Association (KSRA) is a non-profit research organization to provide research / educational services in December 2013. The members of the community had formed a virtual group on the Viber social network. The core of the Kavian Scientific Association was formed with these members as founders. These individuals, led by Professor Siavosh Kaviani, decided to launch a scientific / research association with an emphasis on education.
KSRA research association, as a non-profit research firm, is committed to providing research services in the field of knowledge. The main beneficiaries of this association are public or private knowledge-based companies, students, researchers, researchers, professors, universities, and industrial and semi-industrial centers around the world.
Our main services Based on Education for all Spectrum people in the world. We want to make an integration between researches and educations. We believe education is the main right of Human beings. So our services should be concentrated on inclusive education.
The KSRA team partners with local under-served communities around the world to improve the access to and quality of knowledge based on education, amplify and augment learning programs where they exist, and create new opportunities for e-learning where traditional education systems are lacking or non-existent.
FULL Paper PDF file:A Two-Directional BigData Sorting Architecture on FPGAs
A Two-Directional BigData Sorting Architecture on FPGAs
in IEEE Computer Architecture Letters, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 72-75, 1 Jan.-June 2020,
PDF reference and original file: Click here
Professor Siavosh Kaviani was born in 1961 in Tehran. He had a professorship. He holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering from the QL University of Software Development Methodology and an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Chelsea.


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9 best tourist destinations
In such a difficult time for lovers to relax under the scorching sun, I would like to share interesting information about the directions that you need to take to gain vitality. All the usual Turkey and Egypt remained “overboard” of the tourism business. Of course, you can opt for Greece, the Emirates or India, but wouldn’t you like to discover something new for yourself? A cozy hotel somewhere in the wilderness of the jungle or a chic hotel on the ocean, a famous, but undervalued city or the most distant point on the world map, we bring to your attention the best tourist destinations.
1. Bosnia and Herzegovina
You will ask why? Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Fortunately, it has not yet been spoiled by tourism, as its “neighbors” are Montenegro and Croatia, and a visa for entry up to 30 days is not required here, which at times facilitates preparation for the holidays.
The land of green pastures and heavy rains. Ireland boasts an incredible history, stunning natural beauty and the friendliness of the locals.
3. Patagonia, Chile
This is truly the most unique point on our planet! Nature in its pristine beauty: the tops of the Andes, the ridges of glaciers, amazing fjords, forests and lakes.
4. Belgrade, Serbia
The beautiful Belgrade is one of the most undervalued European cities, especially during the summer months. Tourism in Serbia is still undeveloped, but we know that this land harbors unique treasures: the oldest history, special charm, tranquility and a strong spirit of the locals who survived several wars and bombings.
Oman leaps out of the shadows by leaps and bounds, as one of the most intriguing directions. If you want to get acquainted with the Middle East in all its glory, with authentic Arab traditions and culture, Oman is an ideal option, besides one of the safest, which is important in today’s realities.
Virgin jungle and turquoise waters – the Philippines fascinates with its beauty. However, this is not only a pleasant climate, exotic flora and fauna, but also an unusual cuisine, luxury resorts and amazing skyscrapers.
7. New Zealand
Many who have already met with New Zealand, put this country on the first line in the list of visitors. It is easy to understand why: it is geographically isolated, just like Australia, with relatively untouched wildlife, and, of course, this is the filming location of the famous Lord of the Rings trilogy.
If you are hunting for handmade carpets, adore walking through the old streets, or want to get acquainted with the traditional Arab culture, go to Morocco. Tourism here in recent years is gaining momentum, so hurry, until the country has become another Egypt.
Finally – Cuba. The country, still shrouded in the Soviet past, but exuding aroma of exotic Caribbean. Sooner or later, it will still be absorbed by the modernization, so hurry to get acquainted with such an authentic Cuba.

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The Daily Hit is a recap of cannabis business news for Oct. 25, 2022.
ON THE SITE
Canopy Growth Forms New Holding Company to Speed US Entry
Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) has agreed to absorb a trio of companies within its newly formed holdings entity, Canopy USA. Under the deals, which still need approvals from shareholders, Canopy USA will acquire all of Acreage Holdings (OTC: ACRHF), as well as Jetty Extracts and Wana Brands, in a longstanding bid to gain entry into the U.S. cannabis industry. Read more here.
SEC Charges Cronos Group With Accounting Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Cronos Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CRON) for improperly accounting for millions of dollars of revenue and for other accounting misconduct in multiple reporting periods. The SEC said in a statement that it also charged Cronos’s former Chief Commercial Officer, William Hilson, with fraud and aiding and abetting the company’s violations. Read more here.
CBD Beverage Company Targeted by SEC For False Statements
The SEC is issuing cease-and-desist orders against a CBD beverage company called NewAge Inc. The SEC said in its Administrative Proceeding dated Oct. 19, 2022 that from approximately July 2017 through April 2019, NewAge, through its former chief executive officer and director Brent D. Willis, made numerous false and misleading public statements concerning NewAge’s business operations and activities. Read more here.
Michigan’s Top Cannabis Regulator Promises Crackdown as Prices Free-Fall
For Michigan’s marijuana industry, a crackdown is coming. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency is preparing to launch a new offensive to combat illicit market product that’s been long-rumored to be making its way into the regulated industry, Brian Hanna, the newly appointed acting director of the agency, told reporters in a media roundtable Tuesday morning at the CRA’s Lansing headquarters. Read more here.
IN OTHER NEWS
Leaders of NY’s largest cannabis business association say certain aspects of the state’s marijuana testing regulations are unnecessarily strict and that if they’re not changed, most of NY’s conditionally licensed growers won’t be able to sell their weed. The Office of Cannabis Management last month posted testing requirements for marijuana flower and extract. Read more here.
Goodness Growth/Verano Holdings
Cannabis company Goodness Growth saw its market cap drop by more than 60% after Verano Holdings backed out of a deal to buy the Canadian firm for $413 million, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in the Supreme Court of British Columbia accusing the Chicago-based company of “undermining” the deal. Read more here.

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TCBY, The Country’s Best Yogurt, the world’s first and largest frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day on February 6 in a big way, by gifting fans with a free 6 ounce cup of frozen yogurt. From opening to close, guests can join in on the celebration with the world's first frozen yogurt brand at participating TCBY locations.
As the trailblazers of froyo, TCBY originated in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1981 where it brought customers a unique self-serve concept and an industry the world had yet to see. Today, TCBY is the only dual soft-serve and hand-scooped frozen yogurt franchise on the market with over 300 stores nationwide. The brand leads the market in nutrition, taste and product quality, always evolving to satisfy its fan base. In 2010, TCBY revitalized its branding to stay relevant in the industry by launching a new vibrant logo, colorful palette and chic contemporary interior.
“We’ve been building a legacy of delicious, healthy frozen desserts for over 30 years and we thought National Frozen Yogurt Day was the perfect time to honor our loyal fans with a sweet deal,” says Dustin Lyman, CEO of TCBY. “We're excited to provide free frozen yogurt all day to our guests and can't wait to celebrate with our friends and family nationwide.”
TCBY offers an extensive product line with most yogurt flavors low in fat, nonfat or no sugar added. The brand also launched its frozen yogurt classification, "Super Fro Yo," which denotes the most nutritious flavors with 3 grams or more fiber, 4 grams or more protein, 7 types of live and active cultures, low in fat and is a good source of calcium and vitamin D. TCBY offers a fun spin on frozen yogurt like banana splits, Chillers, milkshakes, parfaits and Shivers, giving fans a variety of options to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day.


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a crystalline amino acid, C6H12O4N2S2, occurring in most proteins, especially the keratins in hair, wool, and horn, and yielding cysteine on reduction.
Origin of cystine
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a sulphur-containing amino acid present in proteins: yields two molecules of cysteine on reduction. Formula: HOOCCH(NH 2)CH 2 SSCH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH
Word Origin for cystine
C19: see cysto- (bladder), -ine ²; named from its being discovered in a type of urinary calculus
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
A white crystalline amino acid that is found in many proteins, especially keratin, and is the major source of metabolic sulfur.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

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What to Know
- Up to two feet of snow possible in northwestern hills, 12 - 18 inches for most of the state, less in southeastern Connecticut
- Blizzard conditions likely along the shoreline where wind gusts could reach up to 60 miles per hour
- Statewide travel ban takes effect at 5 a.m. Only essential travel allowed - if you can stay put, do so.
A blizzard warning is in effect for most of Connecticut, excluding the shoreline, as a nor'easter dumps snow across the state and officials continue to warn motorists to stay off the roads.
NBC Connecticut meteorologists are predicting anywhere from 18 inches to two feet of snow in the northwestern hills, a foot to 18 inches in central and southwestern Connecticut and 8 to 12 inches in southeastern Connecticut. The southeastern shoreline could see less, around 4 to 8 inches.
All schools are closed and businesses across the state ceased operations because of the storm.
Gov. Daniel Malloy declared a civil preparedness state of emergency, announced a statewide travel ban from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and asked all non-essential state employees to stay home. On Monday, he made the announcement that fire- and second-shift non-essential employees should stay home. On Tuesday afternoon, he added that third-shift non-essential employees should also stay home.
"It is my expectation that we can be back to normal tomorrow, but we will keep you posted," Malloy said Tuesday afternoon.
During a news conference Tuesday morning, Malloy said residents have been complying with the ban, which will allow state crews to get ahead of the snow and prevent cars from getting trapped on the highway.
"It's important that only essential travel be engaged in, so please continue to stay off the roads," Malloy urged. "We understand that there are some essential staff that must travel, like doctors, nurses and public safety personnel. But we remind everyone to take your time and be very careful. Let's make sure that if you are on the roads because your job requires it that you arrive safely."
A blizzard warning for the shoreline was downgraded Tuesday morning as a wintry mix moved in to the area.
To help doctors, nurses, emergency personnel and other essential employees who have to get to work, Putnam police are offering Humvee transportation.
From 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., state police have responded to 28 minor crashes, 86 motorist assists and hundreds of calls for service.
"I think that's a demonstration of what happens when people stay off the roads and we're very thankful for that," Malloy said.
The heaviest of the snow will fall between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to NBC Connecticut meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan.
The Department of Transportation will have 634 plow trucks on the roads and another 250 private contract plow operators on standby through the storm, according to Malloy.
The governor warned that with heavy snow falling throughout the day, the plows might have trouble keeping up with the amounts until the snow begins to taper off later in the evening.
In the event of a power outage, Malloy urged residents to ensure that vents in the home are clear and warned against using grills indoors.
University of Hartford has canceled all day and evening classes for Tuesday, but said some professors might conduct classes online. The University of Connecticut announced all campuses would be closed and only essential employees were required to report to work. Many students already left campus for spring break.
Here's What to Expect from the Blizzard
The state Department of Motor Vehicles has canceled all road skills tests through noon Wednesday. Written tests are also canceled on Tuesday.
Anyone with a license, registration or other document expiring on Tuesday will have through Wednesday to renew without incurring a late fee.
In addition to heavy snow, strong winds will develop across the state as the storm passes south of Connecticut. Gusts could reach up to 40 to 50 miles per hour. Conditions will almost certainly make travel difficult at times Tuesday.
The storm will wind down Tuesday night across the state.
Malloy also enacted the state severe cold weather protocol for frigid temperatures at the end of last week. On Monday, he announced the protocol is being extended through Thursday at 8 a.m.
Shelters and warming centers will be available across the state. For detailed information residents can call 211 or visit the website here.


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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Will Address the Coronavirus Pandemic!
If you recall back on season nine, episode seven of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia the crew quarantined themselves inside of Paddy’s Pub. The episode appropriately titled “The Gang Gets Quarantined,” kind of foreshadowed things to come.
Now It’s Always Sunny creator and actor Rob McElhenny plans to tackle the current Coronavirus pandemic in the classic Always Sunny way. In an interview with NME Rob stated, “When we come back, don’t worry, we will address all this in the way only Sunny can!”
Now going on its 15th season (yes time flies) Rob has no plans on stopping anytime soon. He added in the interview that he planned on continuing the show “forever. “I never understand why people leave shows. I don’t. I never understand that. The show is what I dreamed of doing my entire life. I don’t take it for granted. And if they keep paying me and the audience keeps watching it and I still love it… why would I ever stop?”


text: 3-2-1…blast off! The smallest member of the team, a mouse named Meteor, is back on board and ready to come to the rescue on an interplanetary adventure! With lively illustrations by award-winning artist C.F. Payne, this charming new mousetronaut adventure will inspire imaginations of all sizes! Includes detailed scientific back matter.


Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield UnitedEnglish Championship, KO: 19:45 Nov 2, 2021, The City Ground
An entertaining encounter is expected as Nottingham Forest host Sheffield United in a midweek English Championship fixture. Both teams could do with a win at the moment but Forest are still feeling the new manager bounce and should have the edge over their rivals.
Steve Cooper appears to be working his magic at Nottingham Forest since taking charge in September. They have suffered just one defeat in their last eight Championship matches, a run that has seen them rise to 18th on the table, nine points above the drop zone.
Nottingham Forest have looked a different side under their new manager and head into Tuesday’s clash with five wins from their last eight matches. They looked to be headed for a disappointing defeat against QPR last time out before Jack Colback hit back to salvage 1-1 draw.
One area that still needs improvement for Nottingham Forest is their leaky backline. They are without a clean sheet at the City Ground this season and have conceded six goals in their last three home matches.
Sheffield United have also made a difficult start to the season, claiming just five wins from their opening 15 matches. They are level on points with Forest but only above their hosts on the table based on goals scored.
There was a time in September when Sheffield United appeared to be hitting good form, going on a five-match unbeaten run. This was however short-lived as they have suffered four defeats in their last six matches, including a 1-0 loss to Blackpool last Saturday.
Slavisa Jokanovic’s men have had similar defensive problems with Nottingham Forest and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, conceding 10 goals in that run.
How the bookies view it
The bookies appear to be split on this one with a win for Nottingham Forest priced at 15/8 with Skybet while a victory for Sheffield United is valued at 8/5 by Betfred. A draw is set at odds of 13/5 with SBK.
Head to head
Nottingham Forest have a 27-25 advantage with 21 draws from 73 previous matches with Sheffield United. Both teams won their home fixture the last time they met during the 2018/19 Championship season with Forest claiming a 1-0 victory at the City Ground.
Players to watch
Lewis Grabban often leads the line for Nottingham Forest and is their top scorer with five goals this season. The striker could be backed to score anytime at 21/10 with Skybet.
Lys Mousset is the man in form for Sheffield United with three goals in his last four matches. The striker is priced at 14/5 by Unibet to score anytime.
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 2.5 goals in five of Nottingham Forest’s last six matches and SBK is offering odds of 66/67 for a similar outcome.
Both teams have more goals after the break lately and could be backed to score in the second half at 47/20 with Sporting Index. The second half could also be tipped as the highest scoring half at 11/10 with Paddy Power.
This English Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United will be played on Nov 2, 2021 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.


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Title: Bridging the Distance - Original/Alternate Ending
Word Count: 702
Disclaimer: Jared and Jensen own themselves, I'm not even sure if I own my cats or if they own me.
Summary: Jared just wants Jensen to stay.
A/N: Why yes Virgina I apparently do write deathfic. I guess I just have to be in that foul of a mood and look what happens. This is the original/alternate ending of the fic I entered for the final spn Olypics event at spnwriterlounge
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Jared’s eyes snapped open and he dragged in harsh breaths while staring up at the ceiling, grey in the ambient moonlight shinning in through the window. The dream had shaken him, his body still buzzing with the after-effects of fear and adrenaline and his hands curled into fists while waiting for the feelings to fade. Only then would it be safe to rollover and curl himself around Jensen without worrying that the tension in his body would wake him.
The dream scared and confused him, not understanding what it was supposed to mean, if it was his subconscious airing it’s fears but he didn’t dare move and risk waking Jensen then have to explain. He didn’t want to tell him that somewhere deep down that he was scared that Jensen would finally have enough of him and leave.
Effortlessly the final remnants of sleep slipped from his mind and brutally everything snapped back into place.
Even after four months and three days it was like finding out for the first time all over again and his body curled into a tight ball as a sob escaped.
It was supposed to be quick, just some last minute Christmas shopping, Jared left at home to finish packing their bags for their early morning flight to Texas.
Jensen had promised he wouldn’t be long, just one store and then back. Jared had kissed him goodbye and sent him off with a warning to mind the slick streets, not really worried.
The witnesses said that Jensen hadn’t reacted, probably hadn’t even seen the delivery van speeding to get through the yellow light that turned red long before it slid uncontrollably into the intersection. And the police officer who showed up at their door, four worried filled hours later, swore that he hadn’t suffered, that because of the extent of the injuries that Jensen had sustained that he had undoubtedly died instantly.
It was of little condolence.
Jared rolled off the couch and stumbled across the living room to stare out at the dark backyard, mindlessly twisting the platinum band on the ring finger of his left hand.
Everyone thought it was time for Jared to start to move on, to pick up the pieces of his life and keep going. It seemed that even Jensen wanted him to let go, or it was Jared’s own subconscious using his lover’s image against him but he didn’t believe he could.
How could he when he couldn’t even sleep in their room? When every time he even walked into that room, he broke down and ended up pressed into Jensen’s side of the closet, surrounded by his clothes that had long ago shed the last of his scent. When he couldn’t face packing up and getting rid of Jensen’s things? Was always just this close to falling apart and barely hanging on. He couldn’t even take care of his dogs and the week after the funeral, had sent them to live with his parents for the unforeseeable future.
And yet everyone else still believed that he had the strength to move on.
“I can’t.” He whispered softly, his hands clenching into useless fists at his sides.
Jensen had been killed on his way home from picking up the custom made wedding band that Jared now wore. It was his fault that Jensen was dead and he couldn’t let that go, he wouldn’t.
Maybe, in a few months he’d be able to make it through a day without breaking down. Maybe someday he’d remember how to smile and laugh and feel good. But he wouldn’t try to force it, wouldn’t pretend for his family, for his friends or even himself.
And even if that day did come, there was one thing that would never change, he would never let go, never say goodbye.
“I’m sorry Jen, but I won’t say it.” He shut his eyes against the burn of tears, wishing he was actually saying it to Jensen instead of the image he held in his mind. “I can’t.”
Jared knew it was only his imagination, that the words were in his head, but he could have sworn that the grief roughened voice whispered beside his ear.

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W. Va. Code R. § 64-63-10 - Responsibilities of Owners
10.1. Except as stated in Sections 10.3 and 10.4 of this rule, the owner of a building or other man-made structure shall ensure that:
10.1.a. Each building or other man-made structure he or she owns is inspected for the presence of asbestos by a licensed asbestos inspector prior to any renovation or demolition activities;
10.1.b. Each asbestos abatement project in the building or other man-made structure is designed by a licensed asbestos abatement designer;
10.1.c. The division is notified at least ten (10) working days prior to commencement of each asbestos abatement project and that the notification fees specified in W. Va. Division of Health Administrative Rules, 64 CSR 51, Fees for Services, are submitted with the notification: Provided, That in an emergency resulting from a sudden unexpected event which is not a planned renovation or demolition, the notification and fees shall be submitted to the division as soon as possible after the emergency, but no later than the next working day following the emergency;
10.1.d. Any other applicable West Virginia and federal notification requirements for asbestos abatement projects are carried out; and
10.1.e. The asbestos clearance air monitor is provided with an accurate and precise written description of the asbestos abatement project prior to the collection of air samples used to determine compliance with clearance standards.
10.2. The owner of a building or other man-made structure may delegate, in writing, the responsibilities for compliance with this section to a person who is responsible for the operation of the building, and may delegate the responsibilities for compliance with State and federal notification requirements for asbestos abatement projects to the person who contracts for the projects.
10.3. For asbestos abatement projects involving less than one hundred sixty (160) square feet or two hundred sixty (260) linear feet of asbestos-containing material in buildings or other man-made structures which are not used as schools, notification may consist of a weekly summary in lieu of separate notifications for each project. The notification fees specified in W. Va. Division of Health Administrative Rules, 64 CSR 51, Fees for Services shall be submitted with the weekly summary.
10.4. The removal of resilient floor covering materials in single-family dwellings is exempt from the notification and fee requirements of this rule.
State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare.
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Satellites transmitting data with laser technology are at the forefront of a new superfast network sending high definition images back to Earth from space.
The European Space Agency is sending satellites into high orbit to beam information gathered by other space stations with a time delay of just 20 minutes.
Current satellite imaging systems are hampered in sending their images to Earth stations because they have a window of around 10 minutes in every 90 minutes when they are in a position over a receiver on the surface.
This means military and civil observers are making decisions about how to react to fast-changing situations on the ground based on out-of-date information.
The main application is for managing responses to natural disasters, such as floods and earthquakes.
Images beamed across space
They can also monitor ocean piracy, illegal fishing or troop movements in almost real-time to allow quicker co-ordinated reactions by governments.
The new satellites orbit 36,000kms above the equator and have a constant ground connection.
But the laser technology is the real step forward that makes the system quicker and more efficient.
Existing satellites will send the data they collect by laser to the new relay satellites, which will then transmit the information back to the ground at a speed of 1.8Gps.
Scientists have had the system under development for a decade to overcome the problem of sending a laser datastream to hit a target no larger than 3cms in diameter at distances of up to 40,000 kms.
“The problem has not been the technology but getting the satellites to communicate with each other across such vast distances,” said a space agency spokesman.
The first relay satellite is already in place, and ground control is running a series of tests on the laser technology.
When the first satellite is declared fully operational, a second will be launched, followed by several others.
The network will then offer 24/7 global coverage.
The project is mostly funded by the German space authority, which has so far spent 280 million euros on developing the laser terminals.
“The entire network should be fully functional by 2020,” said the spokesman. “We are setting a new standard for space communication technology and expect to transmit huge volumes of data which will also mean refitting equipment in ground stations to handle the load.”


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An insight into rash between breasts, red, not itchy, causes, after tanning, during pregnancy, from sweat, treatment, and remedies.
Rash between Breasts Causes
A rash between your breasts can be brought about by several things. Generally, they fall into categories: infections, autoimmune disorders, cancer and allergies
The warm, moist skin between breasts is an ideal breeding ground for the bacterial, fungal, and also the yeast infections.
Candidiasis is brought on by the same yeasts that lead to the vaginal yeast infections and diaper rash. These particular fungal infections are normally seen in babies and people who have illnesses which affect the immune system, and also in people who are still taking antibiotics.
Candida thrives in a moist, warm environment between the breasts. They lead to a rash which normally develops uncomfortable blisters and also some small cracks. Like several other rashes, candidiasis can be very much itchy.
Antifungal creams are usually used in the treatment of the candidiasis. If the infection is widespread, then the doctor might prescribe antifungal medications to be taken orally. It’s also important to ensure that you keep the skin dry.
Ringworm has nothing to do with the worms. It’s a type of fungal infections known as tinea. Fungi are microscopic organisms that are in the air, soil, animals, and also the people.
The types of fungi which lead to ringworm and several other skin conditions like the athlete’s foot and jock itch are the parasites which feed on the dead keratin, which is the protein that makes up skin, nails, and also the hair. Ringworm appears as the round, red patches of skin that have a distinctive red ring.
Ringworm is very much contagious and spreads through the shared towels, and also the showers. You can get it from your pets.
Over-the-counter antifungal creams are effective in the treatment of the ringworm.
This is an infection of the breast which is very much common to women who are breastfeeding, although the ones who aren’t breastfeeding can get it also. Small cracks in nipple are an entry point for the bacteria. Clogged milk ducts might become infected.
Untreated, mastitis might lead to the formation of painful, pus-filled abscesses in the breast, so it’s crucial that you contact your doctor.
Antibiotics are prescribed for the treatment of the infection. Warm compresses that are applied to breast several times in a day also assist to relieve discomfort. You’ll need to rest and also drink lots of fluid so as to speed up the rate of healing. If you’re breastfeeding, then feed the baby frequently and empty the affected breast.
Hives are an allergic response to several substances, which includes:
- insect stings
Hives are red or even the skin-colored bumps which might itch violently. If you press on the hives, they can blanch thus turning the color to white. Hives can happen in any part of the body.
Hives are treated using antihistamines. These particular drugs usually block histamines, which is the natural chemical in the skin that leads to hives. You can as well use cold compresses and also the topical preparations like the calamine lotion.
If you get the condition regularly, the doctor can recommend that you get advice from an allergist. An allergist determines exactly the substances which you’re allergic to so you that can avoid allergens in future.
There are a few autoimmune disorders which can lead to a rash between your breasts. Autoimmune disorders are usually the chronic conditions which cannot be cured, but you may treat the symptoms.
Patches of an inflamed reddish-gray skin which normally itch severely are indications of eczema, or also known as atopic dermatitis. Eczema develops small, fluid-filled bumps which ooze and then crust over.
Over a period of time, then the skin can dry out and thus be prone to irritation and also itch before it flares up once more.
Non-Itchy Rash on Breast
A rash is an inflammation of the skin, which might lead to a change in the skin texture or color. Depending on the cause, it is able to be localized or even wide-spread on the skin. You can feel itchy, irritated; and also the skin can be scary, painful, dry and also have sores. But, sometimes you may notice a non-itchy rash.
Rashes are an allergic reaction to some foodstuffs or even the chemicals. Though the rash is not harmful in itself, knowing its cause assists you to manage it better and thus prevent it from worsening. Common types of this rashes are as indicated below:
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis
When the skin comes is in contact with an irritant, then it can lead to a dry, non-itchy eruption. Some chemicals such as detergents and industrial products can also lead to contact dermatitis. Though chemicals affect all people, some other people are likely to have more reaction than others.
Areas that have thin skin, such as eyelids or even the neck, are vulnerable. Depending on the type, duration and also the amount of irritant, the severity of irritation varies.
Wash the affected area thoroughly. Keep away from any irritant and also resort to medications so as to heal it.
- Drug Rash
Exposure to the drugs, such as diuretics or even the anti-seizure pills, can lead to eruptions, either as a direct side effect or even through an allergic reaction. This rash doesn’t itch, happens within days of taking some medications and begins as red spots which then spreads over large areas of the body.
If you notice a rash that doesn’t itch after introducing new medications, then it is advisable to after doctor’s advice. The inflammation disappears in a few days. But, sometimes the outbreaks can indicate a severe allergic reaction in the respiratory tract and thus requires medical attention.
This is brought about by a skin friction that is induced by inflammation. It happens on warm areas of the body, which includes the groin, under breasts, abdominal skin folds or even between toes. These particular areas can be sensitive or even very much painful.
In very severe cases, it can easily form sores, cracks in the skin or even the bleeding. Though the condition is not itchy, at times it can lead to an itch.
Keep the area very dry and clean so as to reduce any kind of inflammation. Also, ensure that you wear loose clothes and also use a powder so as to reduce friction. Sometimes, losing some amount of weight may reduce the frequency of intertrigo.
- Heat Fever
The most common and mild form of heat rash is the miliaria crystalline. It normally appears as the small, clear-white, fluid-filled bumps that are on the skin surface. These particular small bumps are normally the sweat bubbles which normally burst open. It is common in the babies, rather than happening in adults, and doesn’t in any way itch.
Another type is the miliaria profunda. Though it is very rare, it can happen frequently in adults after excessive physical activity. It usually forms large, skin-colored bumps and it is said to originate from the deeper skin layer, known as the dermis. Sometimes you can feel nausea or even some dizziness because of lack of sweat due to this inflammation.
Wear loose clothing and also ensure that you minimize sun exposure. Also, do not use any kind of thick skin lotions, as they can clog pores. Do not use the skin-drying fragrant soaps. But, if you feel any chills, nausea or even the fever which is accompanying heat eruptions, then seek medical attention.
Red Rash between Breasts
Having rash on breasts usually prevents you from putting on clothes which makes you feel good about yourself. Rashes can turn red and then swells largely depending on the cause. Pimples from rash are filled with pus, which is a condition that indicates that the skin is largely infected.
Symptoms Associated to Rash between Breast
Several people normally fail to notice the appearance of the rash on breasts until they are visible and then start itching. The following are some symptoms which should assist to identify whether you have spots between breasts.
The first symptom which you can identify when you are having a rash between your breasts is the smell that emanates from the area every now and then.
- With the condition, you can end up smelling yourself so as to find out whether other people have also realized that your body is smelling.
- It is both traumatizing and stressful to feel that you smell. You might be required to consider identifying reasons why you are producing such amount of smell and find out whether the rashes are appearing.
For ensuring that you have a proper examination, you might consider the use of the mirror so as to find out whether the smell is directly associated with any other symptoms which prove that the skin between the breasts is largely infected.
Sometimes, the skin contact between the breasts might start swelling and spots can appear.
- If a woman’s chest skin is swelling, then it implies that she does not have any comfort. At this stage, the spots can turn red, and darken as the situation worsens.
Anyone having the symptom should consider an effective way of dealing with the problem and thus evaluate any remedies that are effective in making the cleavage’s appearance better.
- Itchy Feeling
Feeling itchy a very much common symptom that is associated with rashes and this can make an individual feel worse especially when in a public place.
You feel upset when you constantly scratch your breasts due to the rashes.
- Burning Sensation
A burning sensation is a very common symptom on rash between boobs.
If at any point a person is feeling as though the chest is burning, then take time so as to identify the reasons why this is occurring and you might find that all you require is to find ways to get rid of the foreign elements from the cleavage.
Causes of rash between breast
When rashes fail to disappear after about two weeks or so, then you should consult a doctor who would assist in dealing with the condition the best way possible. Below are some of the factors which might lead to a rash or the pimples between breasts
The more a person sweats, then the greater the possibility of having the heat rash on breasts. The cleavage is an area that is not exposed to air especially when having a bra on.
- Sweating creates some amount of moisture which makes the breasts to develop smelly and itchy rashes on cleavage.
Sometimes the rash might not be so much painful, but whichever the case, there is need that you understand the cause of rashes and take necessary steps before the situation becomes worse.
- You might find the appearance of burns between breasts common during the summer periods.
To avoid this, you might consider putting on the loose clothes and thus minimize the times which you put on a bra so as to ensure that you do not sweat a lot.
- Food Allergies
Some of the foods when they are consumed in excess might cause breast rash. For example, taking too many avocados and peanuts may make the breasts to start swelling.
- Even though you love these particular foods and would not fail to have them, you should consider the effects which they bring to your skin.
Rashes from having the food allergies always disappear after some time. There is no need to worry as long as you have identified foods which leads to the allergy and can thus avoid them as much as you can.
Women who are breastfeeding their babies are likely to have several burns on the cleavage due to the yeast from the breast milk. When rashes are extensive, then you should visit the doctor would be a good way forward in dealing with the problem.
Rash between Breasts while Pregnant
Rashes between breasts and several other parts can be brought about by hormonal changes or overheating. Hormones usually affect the sweat glands, leading to the pregnant women sweating more than usual, which can lead to rashes developing.
Heat rashes normally spread across the chest. In the case of pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy, the cause is not indicated.
Rash on Breasts from Sweat
Rashes are a very common skin symptom, more especially in moist, dark areas like under breast. Most rashes disappear within two days of using the home care measures, although some of the rashes persist, depending on the cause.
Fortunately, most of the rashes under the breast that happen after sweating during exercise are preventable by the use of proper self-care measures and also some changes to your workout habits.
Exercising in hot weather normally causes skin rashes, especially on parts of the body which are normally covered and where sweat cannot evaporate. If your workout clothes are very new, chemicals that are used in manufacturing can irritate the sensitive skin that is under breasts, causing a rash.
A sports bra which is very tight produces some amount of friction against the skin while you exercise, thus producing a rash where the bra is rubbing against the skin. Use of a new skincare product is another cause of rashes on the skin.
Skin conditions like eczema and hives from the allergic reactions are the common causes of having a rash on breasts. If you wear tight fitting clothing made of polyester or other man-made materials, then sweat which accumulates under breasts promotes the growth of yeast on the skin, leading to candidiasis.
Although most of the rashes around breast emanate from the same causes as the rashes on the rest of your body, some of the breast diseases also lead to rash, usually just on a single breast.
A breast abscess, which is common among lactating women, leads to a red, streaked rash on the skin. Other serious breast diseases which include the inflammatory breast cancer, ectasia and Paget’s disease of the breast also cause a rash on breasts.
Home Remedies to get rid of Rash on your Breasts
- Calamine Lotion
Remember that this assists in doing away with the rashes and can bring about the comfort that you need also.
- Make sure that the affected area is very much clean before starting to place the calamine lotion.
- With the use of the cotton ball, use calamine lotion on the affected area.
- This can be done every time a person feels the itch.
- Olive Oil
If you choose olive oil, then make sure that you choose the extra virgin olive oil as it can provide the best moisture for the skin. At the same time, you can make sure that the skin becomes rejuvenated due to the olive oil. This may assist you to soothe your skin.
- Mix olive oil with some amount of honey.
- This would be required to be placed on rash for about 4 times a day.
- This has to be done daily until you see the required results.
- Apply Vinegar to Get Rid of Rash
There is a possibility that chemicals that are left behind on clothing which you wear are the main reason why the skin is reacting with the appearance of a rash between your breasts. You can do away with this by making sure that you use vinegar which can assist to get rid of chemicals.
- Vinegar would is mixed with some hot water.
- All the clothes which you are going to wear might be placed there for some period.
- Dry the clothes and then iron before wearing.
- Vinegar might as well be placed on the rash and left for some minutes before rinsing.
There is a huge possibility that you would want to do away with a rash on breasts at the soonest possible time and thus oatmeal can be very much beneficial in soothing the skin.
- Make sure that you grind the oatmeal beforehand so that it is made into a paste.
- Mix it in honey and some amount of yogurt and then place it on the rash.
- Leave it on until it dries out.
- This can be done almost every day.
A breast fungus can appear in a similar manner to any other skin diseases and it is thus very crucial that the doctor diagnose a skin fungal infection before commencing any kind of treatment.
Using an antifungal ointment some months resolves the infection although the oral antifungals might have to be considered in the severe cases.
A corticosteroid cream can then be used if the inflammation is severe but should be a very short-term measure. The affected area can become very dry and start cracking or even peel and thus a suitable emollient might be necessary.
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- Breast Rash During Pregnancy: https://www.modernmom.com/bebf265a-3b45-11e3-8407-bc764e04a41e.html
- Top 10 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Rash under Breast: http://naturalremedyideas.com/get-rid-of-rash-under-breast/
- A Rash Not Itchy: Why It Happens and What to Do: http://www.newhealthadvisor.com/Rash-That-Doesn%27t-Itch.html
- Causes of Itchy Skin Rashes Under the Breast: http://www.livestrong.com/article/135195-causes-itchy-skin-rashes-under-breast/
- How To Get Rid Of A Rash Under Breasts: http://www.top10homeremedies.com/how-to/how-to-get-rid-of-rash-under-breasts.html


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S-222 ~ Linguistic Plurality Act
S-222 ~ Linguistic Plurality ActPublished on 22 March 2016 Bills by Senator Mobina Jaffer
Bill S-222 — An Act for the promotion and advancement of Canada’s linguistic plurality
Sponsor: Senator Mobina Jaffer
This enactment establishes a national policy to promote and advance Canada’s linguistic plurality and requires the Minister of Canadian Heritage to take measures to implement this policy. It requires the Minister to prepare and cause to be laid before each House of Parliament an annual report on the operation of this Act.
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So much was made about Barack Obama being the first African-American president, that more subtle—and more important—issues were ignored.
Obama, at 48, is decidedly not a Baby Boomer. He wasn’t part of the raging segregation debate of the ’50s, nor was he an adult during the tumult of the ’60s—black power, white rage, all the rest.
Obama’s election was instead a triumph of a new generation, one that is more comfortable about diversity than the generation that came before. Nowhere is that more obvious than the recent public discussion of whether the rude outburst by U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, the South Carolina Republican. A number of columnists, and no less an observer than former President Jimmy Carter, almost reflexively maneuvered themselves to an allegation of racism.
That reaction is perfectly understandable to those of us of a certain age. Anyone who’s a veteran of the ’50s or the ’60s can be excused for looking at things through a narrow lens—the first African-American president and a racist backlash. We lived through those things.
But one of the greatest things about any new generation is just that—it’s a new generation. And the one that follows the Baby Boom—Gen X, or maybe the Baby Bust (it’s been called a number of things)—has an experience far different from what came before.
That freshness and lack of experience can easily be criticized by huffy older folks, but it also gives us all a chance to start afresh. In the late ’60s, black and white people started teaming up in a way never experienced before. Biracial became a new part of the population, and biracial identity is one that really isn’t discussed much, certainly not in the mainstream press.
Rarely do we hear President Obama described as the nation’s first biracial president. Or even the first multi-racial president. But he is. Think back to his brilliant and memorable speech on race in the aftermath of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright flap. Anyone with an interest in race in America ought to remember that speech, because it will probably be one of the most celebrated speeches in our time. “I can no more disown (the Rev. Wright) than I can disown the black community,” he said. “ I can no more disown him than I can my white grandmother.”
Then, in the aftermath of Rep. Wilson’s interruption, Obama shrugged it off. That’s a powerful strategy. He shrugged it off.
That’s not to say that race is somehow a closed subject. In fact, race isn’t discussed—either here in Santa Cruz or around the country—near enough. But the subject of race is a far more complicated one than many of us—and mostly the media—realize.
To someone under 40, the outdated, simple story of race in America makes little sense. What race are you discussing? Diversity means just that—there are no set patterns here. When election results are announced on television news shows at election time, we hear a lot about the black vote, the Latino vote and even the gay vote. But ever-so-slowly, those descriptions mean less and less as new shades of gray are introduced into the American population.
The Census Bureau has had a tough time keeping up-to-date on its racial categories, because the increasing multi-racial nature of our population is getting harder to document.
In one of the great old-time blues songs, the late Memphis Slim weaved a tale about going back home to the South and how he had to re-learn the old ways of segregation. Happily, that song sounds dated today, and in his song, he had the answer. “It’s youth,” he said. “They’re changing things.”
That process doesn’t slow down. Rep. Wilson’s outburst reflects only on him—and his supporters. It doesn’t reflect on the president. And the president’s reaction was perfect. He shrugged it off.
And it’s not only race. The recent vote in California to support the anti-gay marriage Prop. eight will be unthinkable in 10 years time. To those under 40, being gay is roughly equivalent to being left-handed. It’s what someone is. No big deal.
Racism, and prejudice, of course, still exist. They will as long as there is diversity in America. But what’s important to remember is that racism—like race—gets more complex over time. Race remains a subject of key importance —just as President Obama showed in his speech.
But the whole discussion requires more thought than before. And those of us who were around in an earlier era would do well to regard how things have changed, and how we live now.

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Cognitive interference and a food-related memory bias in binge eating disorder
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- University of Freiburg, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Germany, University of Ulm, Department of Psychology, Germany, University of Marburg, Department of Psychology, Germany
- Appetite SCI(E) SCOPUS
- Elsevier in 2013
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•We tested cognitive interference for food stimuli in binge eating patients.•We found a general interference and a selective interference for food items.•Results support impaired control functions in binge eating disorder.
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The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite captured this true-color image of Hurricane Kate as it spun in the North Atlantic Ocean on November 11.