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Consuming turmeric supplements in high amounts may cause symptoms, including upset stomach. It may not be safe to take with certain medications.
Turmeric is a yellow-orange spice originating in southern Asia. It’s a popular ingredient in many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes as well.
It’s also consumed for its health benefits. Supplements containing turmeric or curcumin — its main active ingredient — are becoming increasingly common.
However, some people are concerned about the possible side effects of high dose turmeric and curcumin supplements. This review looks into the evidence.
Turmeric, also known by the scientific name Curcuma longa, is an ancient Indian spice, medicinal herb, and food dye in the ginger family.
It is an essential ingredient in Indian curries, with a taste that is often described as bitter and peppery. Nearly all of the world’s turmeric is grown and consumed in India.
Turmeric’s root stalks, called rhizomes, are bright yellow or orange. They’re usually dried and ground into powder.
Turmeric mainly consists of carbs, mostly starch and fiber. However, like all spices, turmeric contains numerous plant compounds and nutrients (
The root stalks are also rich in plant compounds called curcuminoids. These curcuminoids are the main active compounds in turmeric. They are responsible for turmeric’s orange-yellow color and most of its health benefits (
The most widely studied curcuminoid is curcumin, which may account for around 4% of turmeric (
Commercial turmeric or curcumin powders also usually contain additives. These include silicon dioxide, an anti-caking agent that prevents clumping.
Some cheap turmeric powders may also contain illegal additives that are not listed on the labels. This is called turmeric adulteration, and it is discussed in more detail below.
Turmeric is a popular yellow-orange spice. It is also used as a food dye and dietary supplement. The compound curcumin is thought to be responsible for most of its health benefits.
Turmeric is used as a spice and food dye, adding both flavor and color to food. It has also been consumed for its health benefits. Almost all of these have been attributed to curcumin, its main active ingredient.
Curcumin supplements offer the following benefits, to name a few:
- Reduced inflammation. Chronic inflammation is associated with many diseases. Studies show that curcumin supplements may reduce levels of inflammatory markers and help treat or reduce symptoms of inflammatory health conditions, like inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, psoriasis, depression, and atherosclerosis (
- Improved antioxidant status. Curcumin and other curcuminoids are powerful antioxidants that may improve your antioxidant status. Antioxidants protect against cellular damage from free radicals that is associated with health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer (
- Improved blood vessel function. Studies suggest that curcumin supplements may promote the dilation (widening) of blood vessels, increasing blood flow and reducing blood pressure (
- Reduced heart attack risk. They may also lower the risk of heart attacks, possibly through their anti-inflammatory effects, by improving endothelial function, or by improving cholesterol levels (
- Anticancer properties. Curcumin may help slow cancer cell growth and promote cancer cell death. Current research is investigating curcumin’s potential as a treatment for a variety of cancers, including breast, prostate, pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers (
11, 12, 13).
- Support neurological health. Curcumin supplements may improve symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia (
In addition to using turmeric as a spice and food dye, people eat it for its health benefits, which have been extensively studied.
Both turmeric and its main active ingredient, curcumin, are generally considered safe and without any serious side effects (
However, some people may experience side effects when they take them in large doses as supplements.
Additionally, not all commercial turmeric powders are pure. Some are adulterated. This means that cheaper and potentially toxic ingredients have been added and are not listed on the label.
Eating turmeric that contains wheat, barley, or rye flour can cause adverse symptoms in people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
Some turmeric powders may also contain questionable food colorants, which are added to improve color when the powder is diluted with flour.
One food colorant frequently used in India is metanil yellow, also called acid yellow 36. Animal studies show that metanil yellow may cause cancer and neurological damage when consumed in high amounts (
Dietary turmeric does not significantly influence how your body processes medications (
However, turmeric’s effects may increase or interfere with the actions of some of the medication you are taking.
For example, turmeric has an anticoagulation effect, meaning it can interfere with blood clotting. Taking curcumin with anticoagulant drugs or blood thinners such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or warfarin (Jantoven) can increase their effects and may lead to excessive bleeding (
Turmeric can also lower blood sugar and may enhance the effects of antidiabetic drugs or insulin (
Turmeric can aid digestion by increasing stomach acid levels, which may inhibit the effectiveness of antacids (
If you’re considering taking a new supplement, always talk with your doctor first to make sure they are aware and can point you toward any possible interactions with medications you’re already taking.
One older study in 10 adults found that taking 490 mg of curcumin daily for a week caused no side effects (
A new review from 2021 also found that taking doses of around 1,000 mg of curcumin per day did not lead to any apparent adverse effects (
Yet, a small proportion of people may experience some mild side effects at higher doses. These may include:
- Digestive issues. People may experience mild digestive issues such as bloating, acid reflux, flatulence, and diarrhea at daily doses exceeding 1,000 mg (
12, 28, 29).
- Headache and nausea. Doses of 450 mg or higher may cause headache and nausea in a small number of people (
- Skin rash. People have reported a skin rash after taking a dose of 8,000 mg of curcumin or more, but this seems to be very rare (
Extremely high doses of 1,170 mg per pound (2,600 mg/kg) of body weight daily for 13 weeks, or up to 2 years, may cause some serious side effects in rats. These include an increase in liver size, stained fur, stomach ulcers, inflammation, and an increased risk of intestinal or liver cancer (
However, the dose makes the poison. There is currently no evidence that lower amounts of curcumin cause serious side effects in humans when taken over short periods, though human studies on the long-term effects are lacking.
- cardiovascular drugs
- chemotherapeutic agents
One study suggests that curcumin supplements may induce a gene that can cause decreased levels of certain antidepressant and antipsychotic medications (
In one animal study, curcumin enhanced the antidepressant effects of fluoxetine (
It may also increase sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) levels. Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), which may be prescribed to treat ulcerative colitis or rheumatoid arthritis (
Curcumin may inhibit the anticancer activity of drugs used for chemotherapy, so those undergoing chemotherapy should consult their doctor before taking curcumin (
Like turmeric, curcumin’s effects on the body may augment or interfere with the actions of some of the medications you are taking.
Curcumin’s anticoagulation effect may lead to excessive bleeding if taken along with anticoagulant drugs or blood thinners such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or warfarin (Jantoven))(
Curcumin can also lower blood sugar, and may enhance the effects of anti-diabetic drugs or insulin (
Since curcumin can lower blood pressure, it may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs (
Curcumin can increase stomach acid levels, which may inhibit the effectiveness of antacids (
That said, research on possible drug interactions with curcumin is limited and doesn’t provide enough evidence to say with certainty whether taking curcumin supplements interacts with other medications you may be taking.
If you are taking other medications, consult your physician or another qualified health professional before taking curcumin supplements.
Pure turmeric is considered safe for most people. However, turmeric powders may sometimes be adulterated with cheap fillers, such as wheat starch and questionable food colorants. They may even contain lead.
High doses of curcumin may cause mild side effects in some people, but it is generally considered safe. The long-term effects of taking curcumin in humans are unknown.
Curcumin supplements may interact with other medications you are taking. If you are taking other medications, consult your physician before taking curcumin supplements.
There are no official recommendations for the intake of turmeric, and the maximum tolerable intake level has not been identified.
However, as a general rule, you should not exceed the dosage recommendations you find on supplement labels.
On the other hand, there are some official guidelines for the intake of curcumin.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) set the acceptable dietary intake as 1.4 mg per pound (3 mg/kg) of body weight per day (38).
For a 178-pound (81-kg) man, this would translate into 239 mg per day.
As always, talk with a doctor before deciding how much of a supplement you should start taking a day.
There are no official guidelines for the intake of turmeric, but the acceptable intake level for curcumin is 1.4 mg per pound (3 mg/kg) of body weight.
Some turmeric powders contain cheap fillers not mentioned on the labels.
These adulterated powders are difficult to identify without a chemical analysis. Your best bet is to choose turmeric that has been certified by a reputable agency.
For instance, you could look for turmeric that has been certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
If you are taking turmeric or curcumin supplements, select supplements that have a quality certification by a third party. Several companies provide quality certifications for supplement manufacturers.
These include NSF International, Informed Choice, and the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). Look for their seal on the packaging of products, or go to their websites to see what supplements they’ve certified.
Buy your turmeric and curcumin supplements from trustworthy suppliers and choose products that are certified by a reputable third party.
Turmeric and curcumin supplements do not seem to have any serious side effects.
However, some people may be prone to mild discomfort, such as headaches or diarrhea, at high doses.
Keep in mind that low quality turmeric may be adulterated with cheap fillers, such as wheat starch, which will cause adverse symptoms in people with gluten intolerance.
Curcumin supplements may interact with other medications you are taking. Consult your physician before taking curcumin supplements if you are currently taking other medications, like blood thinners, insulin, or antihypertensive drugs.
Just one thing
Try this today: Turmeric root is much sweeter than turmeric powder. If you’re looking to eat more turmeric but aren’t a big fan of supplements, buy the root from your local grocery store (it looks a lot like ginger), peel it, and use a small slice in the next smoothie you whip up! It will add a nice spicy zing.


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In this episode, we do a deep dive into renewable diesel where the ag and energy worlds collide. Renewable diesel is currently being hailed as a key tool in the energy transition, tackling hard to abate fuels like aviation. Refiners are announcing big investments globally and both ag and energy traders are entering the feedstock space – where prices have risen dramatically. We start from the beginning on what renewable diesel is, the policies that underpin it globally, the technologies, and its supply chains. In this episode, we also look at the challenges from the food for fuel debate and whether feedstock supply can meet demand without undermining the policy goals that created it. Our guest is JW Hackett, a commercial development and policy expert in renewable fuels who has worked for the EPA and on the US Senate Committee for the Environment and Public Works and for the Renewable Energy Group.
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This week is National School Counseling Week! Our school counselor, Mrs. Carol Gaspar, is an…
At Villa we believe it is important to connect with and learn about the people we help through participation in service projects. Yesterday, representatives Suzanne and Christina from Cradles to Crayons in Conshohocken visited Villa to talk with middle school students about their participation in the Winter Coat Drive organized by the 7th grade. Suzanne and Christina spoke about their involvement in the organization and recalled stories and thanks from families. Suzanne showed a video of children in Philadelphia speaking about how appreciative they were to receive the donations and she reminded the girls that “when doing a collection, even though they may feel removed, to remember the children in the video and how much of an impact the donations make for the families.” Students were surprised to learn that Philadelphia is the second poorest city in the country and that in the last 10 years since their start in Philadelphia, Cradles to Crayons has helped a half million children through the generous donations they have received.
Following the presentation, 7th grade students helped bag the collection of coats and load them into cars for delivery to the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory.
Thank you to Cradles to Crayons for your work with the poor and for helping us to connect with a community in need that is so close to home. Special thanks to the many students and families that contributed to make the drive a success.

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A song I was listening to said, “what’s it gonna be ’cause I can’t pretend”. The song itself was referring to a love relationship where the singer wanted more. It yanked at my heart strings for the ache and longing so many of us have within, but we hold back our expression for the thousand reasons we fear sharing love.
What is the biggest reason we withhold? Rejection! That pain of loving someone who may not love you back in the same way you long to be loved. Being a wounded lover myself, I have to revisit that scar and the damage laid upon my soul because of it. Is it really worth holding back my all because I didn’t get my expectations?
I have learned my expectations had been wrong to begin with. The best thing about loving someone is to love them without expectation. That’s where the real freedom lies, in giving away love without restraint.

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Background: Current evidence suggests that negative and stigmatising attitudes towards dementia may develop at a young age. There are a number of dementia education and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing stigma, though they have not been robustly evaluated to establish the impact on dementia attitudes or suitability in adolescent populations. This study explored the efficacy and satisfaction of one such initiative (Dementia Friends) in a British adolescent sample. Methods: 301 adolescents (M = 12.6 years old, SD = 0.73) were assigned to either receive Dementia Friends (a 60-min interactive class that teaches about dementia and its effects on people's lives) or education as usual. All participants completed a series of validated questionnaires pre- A nd post-intervention, related to dementia attitudes (Brief A-ADS and KIDS). Results: Adolescents in the dementia awareness group showed little to no improvements between time-points. The change scores in the dementia awareness group did not significantly differ to the control group based on both KIDS (d =-0.003, p = 0.98) and Brief A-ADS (d = 0.14, p = 0.13) measures. There was no Group x Time effect after controlling for confounding variables. Conclusions: Dementia Friends is successful in terms of reach and impact, though this study suggests that it may fall short of achieving its goal of improving attitudes towards dementia. Importantly, Dementia Friends did not have a negative effect on attitudes, and the majority of adolescents enjoyed the sessions. It is important that these findings are replicated in a larger randomised-controlled study.
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June 2018 Member Meeting &
Kinetic Art Mobiles Building Class
For our June Member Meeting, we're elated to have
Boulder Art Association member artist
Michael Deragisch of Colorado Kinetic Art
teach a hands-on
Building Kinetic Art Mobiles Class
We hope you can join us to in this fun participatory class,
meet new people and express yourself through art!
Come alone or bring a guest, and join us on
Tuesday, June 12th for a fun and creative evening of art.
PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION
WE ARE NOT MEETING AT THE LIBRARY!
TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Alfalfa's Market - Boulder
1651 Broadway, Boulder, CO (map)
Southwest corner of Arapahoe and Broadway, Boulder
Room entrance is to south side on
Alfalfa's main building.
Please do NOT park in Alfalfa's parking areas.
Parking is available at the City of Boulder parking lots
across Arapahoe or at the Boulder Public Library.
(Payment metered only until 7pm)
All are welcome to attend, but materials
are limited to paying participants.
SORRY, REGISTRATION to
PARTICIPATE IN MOBILE CREATION
Please feel free to attend meeting and/or
Drinks and snacks may be purchased at Alfalfa's ONLY.
Outside food and beverage are not permitted.
Everyone is welcome to attend,
but registration to participate in class is closed.
Meet artists from the Boulder art community, art supporters,
friends from our Meetup Group, and the Board of the Boulder Art Association.
Hands-On Kinetic Art Mobile Class
All experience levels are welcome to join this class. Learn to express your creativity using wood, dowels, paper, glue and string. Find your unique style and learn the importance of color, balance and design in building kinetic art.
Each participant will take home their own unique mobile!
Colorado Kinetic Arts is the brainchild Boulder Art Association member artist Michael Deragisch. His unique structural designs appear to float effortlessly, inviting the viewer to follow its movement while simultaneously being moved by the clean, artistic form. Each piece is an original and is the result of artful design and perfect balance. This combination is what makes the mobiles so captivating.
Mobiles are most often associated with the renowned artist, Alexander Calder, or alternatively, with infant mobiles which hang over a crib to stimulate thought patterns of babies. Mr. Calder has been credited with inventing the form, but as a prolific artist in many mediums, his work has been appreciated by millions worldwide. Most of Calder’s works are massive and intended for outdoor installations. These beautiful pieces are out of reach for most of us—in both cost and scale.
Please join us June 12th for a fun night of art, food, and
friendly people at our monthly member meeting!
BAA membership is not required for attendance,
but if you’d like to become a BAA Member,
please join on our Membership Page.


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Success for the prime minister depends on how well he oversees the passage of a record-breaking fiscal 2022 budget — all while tackling COVID-19 and fending off opposition challenges.
For Satoshi Sugiyama's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
The prime minister's factional background and time as foreign minister have influenced his thinking on Japan's neighbor and will play a role in determining what line he takes with Beijing.
An upcoming Upper House poll and the omicron variant are among the things that will test the prime minister's capacity to build on successes and lessons from 2021.
In an attempt to strike a diplomatic balance in its relationships with both the U.S. and China, only Olympic officials will represent Japan at the Winter Games.
The land ministry was "rewriting" monthly data from about 12,000 select companies since 2013, at a pace of about 10,000 entries per year.
After weeks of a vacillating central government and frustrated local officials, the reversal raises questions about intraparty cooperation.
The prime minister introduced an array of specifics, including details about booster shots, tax credits and national security.
Confusion over tough entry restrictions prompted by the new COVID-19 variant has thrown a wrench into the leader's plans while emboldening the opposition.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday that the government would release some of its oil reserves in concert with the United States.
After just over a month in office, some experts say Kishida may be looking to moderate an increasingly hawkish approach to Tokyo's relationship with Beijing.


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Washington, DC – Stephen B. Nix, Director for Eurasia programs at IRI, testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia, chaired by Representative Dan Burton (R-IN), on the state of democracy and freedom in Eastern Europe.
In his testimony, Nix highlighted Belarus and Ukraine, where democratic practices are absent, and Georgia and Moldova, where notable strides in developing democratic societies are occurring.
In discussing Belarus, Nix highlighted the deteriorating human rights condition, the economic crises and threat to media in the country. “The political, economic and human rights situation in Belarus has significantly deteriorated. Politically-motivated harassment, arrests, detentions and unfair trials of representatives of the democratic opposition and civil society continue…It is abundantly clear there is no more gray area, only black and white, when dealing with a Lukashenka-led Belarus.”
He went on to urge continued U.S. support for Belarusian people, “U.S. assistance should be directed toward increasing the effectiveness and capacity of democratic political parties and activists inside the country first and foremost. They are the ones who constitute the alternative to Lukashenka and are capable of bringing about needed economic and social reforms. The political opposition needs both technical and commodities assistance. Freedom and democracy should be the common cause uniting the European Union and U.S. with those inside Belarus who are fighting for a better future and more democratic country.”
Nix also discussed the deteriorating of freedom in Ukraine highlighting the loss of media freedom, the threat to civil society and the prosecution of opposition leaders. “In the year since Yanukovych became president, Freedom House, in its annual report, downgraded Ukraine from being free to being partly free. In addition, Freedom House published a report at the one year anniversary of Yanukovych’s government, in which it stated that ‘Ukraine has experienced a disturbing decline in democratic practices and human rights that, if unchecked, threatens a return to the authoritarianism of the country’s pre-Orange Revolution period.’”
Despite facing many challenges during their short time in power, the [Moldovan] government has brought about noticeable differences in the country in terms of freedom and respect for human rights.
Unlike Belarus and Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova have made significant strides in strengthening democracy and freedom. In Georgia, the office of mayor is now an elected position, constitutional reform is underway which will give more power to parliament versus the president, minority ethnicities and religions are being recognized and the political opposition is preparing to compete for seats in next year’s parliamentary elections.
In Moldova, the political transition has recently begun, however, as one of Europe’s poorest countries significant challenges remain. “Despite facing many challenges during their short time in power, the government has brought about noticeable differences in the country in terms of freedom and respect for human rights. The 2010 State Department Human Rights Report has noted some of these changes, including the decline in police violence, more free and fair elections and less pressure and control of the national media.”
To ensure Moldova’s transition continues, Nix urged U.S. support, “The U.S. has made a commitment to support fledgling democracies and promoting greater freedom and human rights for people throughout the world. Moldova’s Western-oriented, reform-minded government enjoys broad popular support and has an ambitious plan to truly transform the country and the lives of its citizens. The U.S. has a rare opportunity to help the government complete its transition to a full democracy by supporting Moldova’s European Union aspirations.”
In closing Nix said, “It is important that support continue from the United States to help those countries which are seeking to consolidate democratic institutions and practices, such as the citizens of Georgia and Moldova, as well as those continuing to struggle in places like Belarus and Ukraine to finally establish a path to a democratic future.”Top

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Long before the factories of the Industrial Revolution started belching out black soot and carbon dioxide, humans found ways to mess up the environment. Lead mining and smelting, for example, have been fouling Europe’s air and water for about 2,000 years. And because of all those years of pollution, we don’t know what the background level of atmospheric lead—before humans started adding to it—actually was.
That’s an important data point when it comes to developing environmental and public health policy, which assumes that background levels are both greater than zero and also generally safe for humans. It was long thought that preindustrial lead levels represent this baseline, but new research suggests that it should be much, much lower. Scientists from Harvard University and the University of Maine examined an ice core taken from the Alps to determine that background level and see how atmospheric lead pollution changed over time. In 2,000 years they noticed just one large drop in lead levels—in the middle of the 14th century, when the Black Death swept through Europe. At that time, the lead concentration in the atmosphere basically dropped to zero, which should perhaps be considered the new “natural” and “safe” level of lead contamination in the air.
“In different parts of Europe, the Black Death wiped out as much as half of the population. It radically changed society in multiple ways,” said Alexander More, a historian at Harvard and a coauthor of the report, in a press release. “The mining of lead essentially stopped in major areas of production. You see this reflected in the ice core in a large drop in atmospheric lead levels, and you see it in historical records for an extended period of time.”
The researchers observed two other notable dips in lead. One came around 1460, corresponding to another epidemic. And the other, more recent, drop began in the 1970s, as a result of regulations banning lead in gasoline, among other policy changes. Hopefully it won’t take another catastrophic epidemic to bring lead levels close to zero again.

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Get down and shirty and push some buttons in this bloomin' mini dress. This dress features an off the shoulder design, 3/4 length sleeves with tie detail, button front and all over floral print.
- Model wears size: Small - Model's Height: 5'7"
- 95% Polyester 5% Spandex
- Machine Wash Cold Water - Gentle With Like Colours - No Bleach - Tumble Dry Low
- Imported by Streetwear Society


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Poker is a game of technique, observation, and planning. Without these skills, you’re likely to lose money quickly. The house edge is low and the odds are in your favor, but this does not mean that you should bet large sums of money every time. Fortunately, there are many resources to help you learn the game and become an expert. These resources include blogs, videos, and online forums. Streaming videos of poker games are also available on sites such as Twitch.
The best way to get started is to join a local poker group. You’ll meet people, play poker, and get to know the local rules. Many of these groups are welcoming and friendly. Many of them also offer training. After getting a few hours of instruction, you’ll be able to play poker with real money, and even become an expert.
Another advantage of a professional poker group is that you’ll have more people to interact with. There are many types of poker players. Some like to play more than one game at a time. Others play poker to relax and make money. These groups are a great place to meet other players and win big. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out or just a casual game, you’re sure to find friends in these groups. The key is finding a group that is a good fit for you.
If you’re looking for a poker game to play online, try IDN Poker. The online poker group provides a wide variety of games for its members. It also offers a generous welcome bonus. As an added benefit, IDN Poker members receive regular emails and notifications regarding their winnings. They’ll also have access to a forum where other players can talk about their experiences.
IDN POKER is one of the most popular games in Indonesia. Many online poker sites in the country use this version of the game, and it has a long history. If you’re looking for a poker game that is easy to learn, IDN is the way to go. In Indonesia, you can find IDN at countless online poker sites.

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The Times reports today that, according to an unnamed Knicks official, the Nuggets have told the Knicks in preliminary conversations that they don’t possess the assets to pull off a trade for Carmelo Anthony. Another source, meanwhile, tells the paper that the Bulls are out of the running because they won’t part with Joakim Noah. Perhaps here is where we mention that Isiah Thomas predicted yesterday that Anthony would be traded to the Knicks or the Bulls.
So who’s still in the mix (or at least, who’s in the mix until all of this changes again three days from now)? Knicks fans may want to skip ahead: Houston is “aggressively pursuing” Anthony, according to the Times, offering a package that includes at least one of the picks they obtained from the Knicks in the Tracy McGrady deal. ESPN, meanwhile, reports that the Nets are the front-runner because of their willingness to trade Derrick Favors.
Of course, Anthony doesn’t necessarily have to sign an extension with whichever team he’s traded to (assuming he is, in fact, traded). And his reluctance to sign an extension could impact the offers that Denver receives: Indeed, Chris Broussard reports that the Nets would only make a trade if they were guaranteed Anthony would stick around. So perhaps Anthony’s apparent desire to play for the Knicks means they’re not out of the Carmelo Sweepstakes quite yet … even if they’d have to wait until next summer for their shot.

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Anthony O'Connell is a professional comedian who may look like your neighborhood paperboy, but he tosses Molotov cocktails from the microphone with his observations and outtakes on growing up with his single mom, living a life of debauchery, and spreading sarcasm with a smile.
Anthony O'Connell has game.
cole finds himself in a predicament. written by the intimate strangers. special thanks to kaleigh lockhart, paul wilson and rich shively. the intimate strangers are cole downs, anthony o'connell and s.r. robinson.
A fake youtube video was published saying Miley was dead and it destroyed lives. This is an example of two.
Krazy glue commercial, very funny.
Young looking guy needs his wallet to party
Regional Semi-Final Match-ups performed at Go Bananas comedy club in Cincinnati.

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Many of the long-held tenets of the energy sector are being rewritten. Major importers are becoming exporters, while countries long-defined as major energy exporters are also becoming leading centres of global demand growth.
The rise of unconventional oil and gas and of renewables is transforming our understanding of the distribution of the world’s energy resources. Awareness of the dynamics underpinning energy markets is essential for decision-makers attempting to reconcile economic, energy and environmental objectives.
The centre of gravity of energy demand is switching decisively to the emerging economies, particularly China, India and the Middle East, which drive global energy use one-third higher. China is about to become the largest oil-importing country, while India becomes the largest importer of coal by the early 2020s. Southeast Asia likewise is emerging as an expanding demand centre. The US moves steadily towards meeting all of its energy needs from domestic resources by 2035. Together, these changes represent a re-orientation of energy trade from the Atlantic basin to the Asia-Pacific region.
High oil prices, persistent differences in gas and electricity prices between regions and rising energy import bills in many countries focus attention on the relationship between energy and the broader economy. The links between energy and development are illustrated clearly in Africa, where, despite a wealth of resources, energy use per capita is less than one-third of the global average in 2035.
As the source of two-thirds of global greenhouse-gas emissions, the energy sector will be pivotal in determining whether or not climate change goals are achieved. Although some carbon abatement schemes have come under pressure, initiatives such as the President’s Climate Action Plan in the United States, the Chinese plan to limit the share of coal in the domestic energy mix, the European debate on 2030 energy and climate targets and Japan’s discussions on a new energy plan all have the potential to limit the growth in energy-related CO2 emissions.
WHO HAS THE ENERGY TO COMPETE?
Large differences in regional energy prices have sparked a debate about the role of energy in economic growth. Brent crude oil has averaged $110 per barrel in real terms since 2011. But prices of other fuels have been subject to significant regional variations. Although gas price differentials have come down from the extraordinary levels seen in mid-2012, natural gas in the US still trades at one-third of import prices to Europe and one-fifth of those to Japan. Energy costs can be of crucial importance to energy-intensive industries, such as chemicals, aluminium, cement, and oil refining. Energy-intensive sectors worldwide account for around one-fifth of industrial value added, one-quarter of industrial employment and 70% of industrial energy use.
SEARCHING FOR AN ENERGY BOOST TO THE ECONOMY
Countries can reduce the impact of high prices by promoting more efficient, competitive and interconnected energy markets. Cost differentials between regional gas markets could be narrowed further by more rapid movement towards a global gas market. In a Gas Price Convergence Case, this would require a loosening of the current rigidity of liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracting structures and oil-indexed pricing mechanisms, spurred by accelerated gas market reforms in the Asia-Pacific region and LNG exports from North America. There is also potential in some regions, notably China, parts of Latin America and even parts of Europe, to replicate at smaller scale the US success in developing its unconventional gas resources.
Enhancing energy competitiveness does not mean diminishing efforts to tackle climate change. The WEO Special Report: Redrawing the Energy-Climate Map, published in June 2013 identified four pragmatic measures – improving efficiency, limiting the construction and use of the least-efficient coal-fired power plants, minimising methane emissions in upstream oil and gas, and reforming fossil-fuel subsidies – that could halt the increase in emissions by 2020 without harming economic growth.
LIGHT TIGHT OIL
The capacity of technologies to unlock new types of resources, such as light tight oil (LTO) and ultra-deepwater fields, and to improve recovery rates in existing fields is pushing up estimates of the amount of oil that remains to be produced. But this does not mean that the world is on the cusp of a new era of oil abundance. The rise of unconventional oil (including LTO) and natural gas liquids meets the growing gap between global oil demand, which rises by 14 mb/d to reach 101 mb/d in 2035, and production of conventional crude oil, which falls back slightly to 65 mb/d.
The Middle East remains at the centre of the longer-term oil outlook. The role of OPEC countries in quenching the world’s thirst for oil is reduced temporarily over the next ten years by rising output from the United States, from oil sands in Canada, from deepwater production in Brazil and from natural gas liquids from all over the world. But, by the mid-2020s, non-OPEC production starts to fall back and countries in the Middle East provide most of the increase in global supply. Overall, national oil companies and their host governments control some 80% of the world’s proven-plus-probable oil reserves.
The need to compensate for declining output from existing oil fields is the major driver for upstream oil investment to 2035.
THE GREAT MIGRATION IN OIL REFINING AND TRADE
Major changes in the composition of oil supply and demand confront the world’s refiners with an ever-more complex set of challenges. Rising output of natural gas liquids, biofuels and coal- or gas-to-liquids technologies means that a larger share of liquid fuels reaches consumers without having to pass through the refinery system. Refiners, nonetheless, need to invest to meet a surge of more than 5 mb/d in demand for diesel that is almost triple the increase in gasoline use. The shift in the balance of oil consumption towards Asia and the Middle East sees a continued build-up of refining capacity in these regions; but, in many OECD countries, declining demand and competition in product export markets intensify pressure to shut capacity. Over the period to 2035, we estimate that nearly 10 mb/d of global refinery capacity is at risk, with refineries in OECD countries, and Europe in particular, among the most vulnerable.
The role of OPEC countries in quenching the world’s thirst for oil is reduced temporarily over the next ten years by rising output from the United States, from oil sands in Canada, from deepwater production in Brazil and from natural gas liquids from all over the world.
The new geography of demand and supply means a re-ordering of global oil trade flows towards Asian markets, with implications for cooperative efforts to ensure oil security. The net North American requirement for crude imports all but disappears by 2035 and the region becomes a larger exporter of oil products. Asia becomes the unrivalled centre of global oil trade as the region draws in a rising share of the available crude oil. Deliveries to Asia come not only from the Middle East but also from Russia, the Caspian, Africa, Latin America and Canada.
A NEW LIFE WITH WIND AND SOLAR
Renewables account for nearly half of the increase in global power generation to 2035. China sees the biggest absolute increase in generation from renewable sources, more than the increase in the EU, the US and Japan combined. The increase in generation from renewables takes its share in the global power mix above 30%, drawing ahead of natural gas in the next few years and all but reaching coal as the leading fuel for power generation in 2035. The current rate of construction of nuclear power plants has been slowed by reviews of safety regulations, but output from nuclear eventually increases by two-thirds, led by China, Korea, India and Russia. Widespread deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology would be a way to accelerate the anticipated decline in the CO2 emissions intensity of the power sector, but only around 1% of global fossil fuel-fired power plants are equipped with CCS by 2035.
ECONOMICS AND POLICIES: KEY TO THE OUTLOOK
Coal remains a cheaper option than gas for generating electricity in many regions, but policy interventions to improve efficiency, curtail local air pollution and mitigate climate change will be critical in determining its longer-term prospects. Policy choices in China will be particularly important as China now uses as much coal as the rest of the world combined. Global coal demand increases by 17% to 2035, with two-thirds of the increase occurring by 2020. Coal use declines in OECD countries. By contrast, coal demand expands by one-third in non-OECD countries – predominantly in India, China and Southeast Asia – despite China reaching a plateau around 2025. India, Indonesia and China account for 90% of the growth in coal production.
Growth is strongest in emerging markets, notably China, where gas use quadruples by 2035, and in the Middle East. But in the European Union, gas remains squeezed between a growing share of renewables and a weak competitive position versus coal in power generation. North America continues to benefit from ample production of unconventional gas, with a small but significant share of this gas finding its way to other markets as LNG.


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While the Dollhouse developed for the computer platform was still on display at Steam, the open beta dates of the game were shared with the players this morning. Production will be open beta between April 12 and 17.
The Dollhouse, developed by Creazn Studio and released on 24 May 2019 on Steam with the signature Soedesco Publishing, announced the open beta dates this morning. To be released on May 24 as a horror, adventure, and action game, the Dollhouse will offer a horrific film noir horror story that will setter hairs on players. In the game, we will take a look at the detective Marie’s mind in a frightening adventure and fight for survival.
In a dark atmosphere, we will face sweats and dangers to bring together the past in the construction we will experience a moment of tension. Single-player and multiplayer can be played in the construction will reveal the mysterious realities of the past, we will try to get away from the dangers that follow us. We will be able to customize and improve our character with passive abilities in the production of more than 40 talents. In the game, where there are different maps, we will also compete in single-player and multiplayer competitions.
You might also like: Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince’s 11 Minute Gameplay Video Released
Dollhouse, which will be presented to computer players as an open beta from April 12th to 17th, will accept players with the registration system. Players can register for open beta here.

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The 35-year-old was killed when the tree fell on his car on the B977 at around 5pm on Friday.
His Nissan Navara pick-up truck was struck by a falling tree on the B977, Dyce to Hatton of Fintry Road in Aberdeenshire around 5.45pm on Friday.
Emergency services attended however the 35-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A police van was also crushed when police attended the scene but no officers were injured.
A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Sergeant Craig McNeill of the Divisional Road Policing Unit at Inverurie said: “Our thoughts are very much with the man’s family and friends at this time.
“Officers responding to this crash had parked a distance away due to weather conditions. On returning to their van they discovered a tree had fallen on it.
"No one was injured.
“Any witnesses to this crash or anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 2999 of 26 November.”
It marks Storm Arwen's third fatality, after two others were killed in England as a result of the red warning storm.
The rare red warning of wind issued by the Met Office across the east coast of Scotland on Friday and Saturday which included a warning of danger of loss of life as a result of falling debris.
Those in the worst affected areas were urged not to travel by bodies such as Traffic Scotland and Network Rail Scotland.


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Microsoft has announced the Xbox Games with Gold free games lineup for June 2019. As always Xbox Live Gold members will get four titles, two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360 that are playable on Xbox One via backward compatibility.
This month both NHL 19 and Rivals of Aether are free on Xbox One. Portal: Still Alive and Earth Defense Force 2017 will be your free Xbox 360 titles.
Let us know in the comments what you think of the June Games with Gold lineup.


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Olympia Camp is a sports camp that welcomes around 400 campers between the ages of 9 and 18 every summer for 10 weeks.
The classes are led by professionals and coaches dedicated to these sports. Every year they have talks by professional NBA and WNBA players.
At Olympia, they see it as their duty to create a fun and energetic environment where young people can feel safe and gain confidence and independence.
Camp Olympia is part of the OCA (Ontario Camps Association), an organization that promotes the quality and safety of camping experiences.
2400 Limberlost Road
Huntsville ON P1H 2J6, Canadá
The Olympia camp is divided into sessions, which are held during the 3 or 4-week stay of the campers. Each session lasts 7 days and during that time they specialize in the sport of their choice.
Campers are assigned to groups appropriate to their level of the chosen sport, in such a way that it is a challenge for them without any frustration. So the campers go on their own “heroic” journey that will allow them to respond to difficult situations and challenges.
The Olympia camp not only stands out for its sports program but also for its existing philosophy. The camper's stay has as its narrative the hero's journey that marks their day-to-day and teaches them to face complicated situations and overcome them, showing them that falling is not a failure but another opportunity to get up. This hero's journey together with professional coaches from the world of sports allows campers to get out of their comfort zone and grow while feeling safe, valued, and connected to others.
My daughter attended for the competitive swim program. She had a great time and will be going back. Thank you for providing this opportunity for her.


Popular Kumawood Actress Xandy Kamal yesterday caused a massive stir on Instagram with after she posted a comment which many people consider to be suicidal.
In the Post,the actress who recently got married revealed that there is nothing to live for again making a lot of people worried and wondering what the problem could be.
A lot of people suggested that it might be problem in her Marriage whiles others claim it might be a Miscarriage. Her husband popular known as King Kaninja is a sports presenter at Angel FM .
Posting their Picture, he wrote an Inspiring caption:
There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength.
Happy Sunday family


As the dull overcast sky follow us all the way into work, our Instagram can reveal beautiful, sunny places.
Travel bloggers pout and strike a pose in front of the most world's most exotic and luxury locations.
But just how much do they get paid for taking the vacay? Well, get ready to be sick.
A recent report by Hopper reveals exactly how much the globe's most well travelled grammers make per Instagram post – and we are only a tad bitter about the cash they rake in for taking a holiday *sigh*.
1. Garret and Jessica Gee @thebucketlistfamily
Followers: 1.4 million Earnings per post: $23,000
It's a family affair taking top spot. Yes, The Bucket Family have rocketed their way to Instagram and Youtube fame when they sold off all their valuables and took to globe trotting for three years.
Now back in Hawaii, it'll be interesting to see what the family will get up to next and if they can keep their number one position in 2019.
2. Paul Nicklen @paulnicklen
Followers: 4.5 million Earnings per post: $9,250
Paul's feed is every animal lovers DREAM.
Filled with spectacular images of some of the globes rarest animals, it's easy to see why Paul is in high demand and can afford to charge so much.
3. Chris Burkard @chrisburkard
Followers: 3.1 million Earnings per post: $8,800
Get ready to be blown away by the landscape shots Chris has taken.
His impressive content has earned him a place at number three, allowing him to add a neat price tag onto his ads.
4. Jack Morris @doyoutravel
Followers: 2.8 million Earnings per post: $8,250
Jack's Instagram is one of goals, his snaps capture him lounging by crystal blue seas or coasting around the world with his partner.
It's no wonder he able to keep up this type of lifestyle as advertisers fork out a pretty penny to be featured on his gram.
5. Lauren Bullen @gypsea_lust
Followers: 2.1 million Earnings per post: $6,000
Animals, beaches and festivals. Lauren's feed has it all and it's not a surprise that advertisers will shell out for a post.
Her photographs look effortless and her all round tan is a clear mark that this gal enjoys warmer weather.
6. Alex Strohl @alexstrohl
Followers: 2 million Earnings per post: $5,750
Discover the world's hidden corners with Alex.
The Instagram star captures the illusive side of life and he isn't afraid to investigate caves or jungles.
7. Leonie Hanne @leoniehanne
Followers: 1.8 million Earnings per post: $5,000
Not only are Leonie's travel posts on point, her fashion is too.
This gal seems to have every element down of what it takes to get that perfect Insta photo.
8. Louis Cole @funforlouis
Followers: 1.4 million Earnings per post: $4,000
A familiar face to many, Louis took Insta by storm with his adventures, so we aren't one bit surprised to see him on the list.
His iconic hair paired with his wild side, makes him an instant hit on the social media platform.
9. Hannes Becker @hannesbecker
Followers: 1.3 million Earnings per post: $3,600
Fall in love with Hannes' gorgeously themed Insta, we are seriously in awe!
Through a lens, he manages to still-frame nature at its finest.
10. Tara Milk Tea @taramilktea
Followers: 1.1 million Earnings per post: $3,000
Finally, last but not least, we have Tara's page. Her Insta is bursting with vivid colours.
This gal knows how to stand out from the crowd and add some flare to your feed.
There you have it, now you know what your fav travel Insta stars are making when you see #ad.
If their feeds aren't enough to give you the travel bug, we don't know what will.
Excuse us, we are now off to scout for some cheap flights.


Defiant De Lima on Duterte’s presidency: A year full of lies, curses
Detained Sen. Leila de Lima did not lose her bite even after a Muntinlupa City court on Friday issued anew a warrant of arrest against her alleged involvement in the illegal drugs trade in the national penitentiary.
Clad in a royal blue long sleeve dress and her signature light blue scarf, De Lima attacked the first year in office of President Rodrigo Duterte, her archnemesis even when the latter was the Davao mayor.
“Isang taong kasinungalingan, isang taong panggigipit, isang taong pagmumura at pambabastos, isang taon ng mga pangakong napako (A year of lies, a year of pressure, a year of rudeness, a year of failed promises),” cried De Lima while she was escorted by policemen out of the Muntinlupa Hall of Justice.
On Friday, when the senator was supposed to enter a plea—whether guilty or not guilty—on one of the three illegal drug trade charges, Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205 Judge Amelia Fabros-Cruz deferred her arraignment pending the motion for reconsideration of her camp.
Atty. Alex Padilla, one of De Lima’s lawyers, said they have an existing motion for reconsideration with motion to recall the warrant of arrest, and motion to defer arraignment. The next hearing was set on Aug. 18.
Fabros-Cruz was also the judge which issued the second warrant of arrest against De Lima on June 21 for Criminal Case No. 17-166.
Muntinlupa RTC Branch 204 Judge Juanita Guerrero issued the first arrest warrant in February, which committed the senator at PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
Another drug case is being heard at Branch 206 headed by Judge Patria Manalastas-De Leon.
Asked how De Lima was doing, Padilla said: “She’s very well and palaban (a fighter).”
Before she boarded the shuttle returning her to detention cell in Camp Crame, De Lima decried the charges against her: “Mga kasinungalingan, fake cases, lalo na itong mga paratang sa akin (All lies, fake cases, especially all these accusations against me).”
The lady senator was greeted by her supporters who staged a protest outside the Muntinlupa City Hall of Justice with a “five” hand signal, signifying her surname “De Lima.”
The protesters chanted repeatedly “Free De Lima now” and “Laban, Leila” beside a fountain bearing the statue of Lady Justice, blindfolded and carrying a sword in her left and a weighing scale on her right.
Senior Supt. Dante Novicio, the Muntinlupa police chief, said the around 30 individuals, coming from Alitaptap and Free Leila Movement groups, did not have a permit to hold a rally.
Police, however, did not disperse the protesters but told them to stop the programs when the hearing started around 9 a.m.
One of the supporters of De Lima told the Inquirer: “Hindi kami naniniwala sa ipinataw na kaso ni Pangulong Duterte at ng kanyang administrasyon. Lahat po ng ito ay peke (We don’t believe in the charges filed by President Duterte and his administration. All of these are fake).” With a report from Erma Edera/JPV/rga
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Psoriasis & Diet Study
Mediterranean Diet vs No Dietary Intervention for Improving Signs and Symptoms of Psoriasis in Patients Treated with Anti-IL-17 or Anti-IL-23 Inhibitors
SEX AT BIRTH: All
LOCATION: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the combination of standard biologic medication for psoriasis, plus either continuing your same diet or changing to the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods and healthy fats and includes seafood, vegetables, beans, fruits, whole grains, and seeds and nuts. The study will help us assess the importance of incorporating dietary changes in addition to prescribing biologic medications.
Who Can Participate
Patients 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with psoriasis and have more than 5% of their body covered with psoriasis may be eligible for this study.
- StudyID 20220312

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Wow – what a week! So much to tell you , but writing blogs here is challenging…. I’ll cover the highlights.
Ifthi picked us up in Negombo and took us to Galle, with a side trip to Colombo and a nostalgic visit to the home and clinic of my former teacher and mentor, Dr. Sir Anton Jayasuyia, who passed away in 2005. Anton’s clinic, formerly called Medicina Alternativa when I was there in 1987, has been renamed Sir Anton Jayasuriya International Center of Acupuncture in his honor. It is currently thriving, and still attracts doctors and acupuncture students from all over the world.
On To Galle
Afterwards, Ifthi drove south for a couple of hours, finally arriving in the ancient Dutch fort city of Galle where he and his family and ancestors have lived as gem traders for generations.
Ifthi’s family is particularly gracious since, as Muslims, they treat all visitors to their home with great respect and honor. It was a privilege staying with them those few days, and getting Soma to the nearby beaches, where she would spend the whole trip if she could!
Galle is exciting just to wander about and explore. There are a few remnants of the 2004 Tsunami, including the vacant ruins of Ifthi’s former thriving gem dealership. He has made great strides since then, however, to buy and sell precious rubies, sapphires, and moonstones since that’s what he knows best. .
After a few days in Galle, we headed north again, through Colombo and towards Anaradnapura, the oldest large city in Sri Lanka, dating back to before the time of Buddha, 2500 years ago. We also visited Polonnurawa, and climbed the ancient mountain fortress of Sigiriya – a huge outcropping in the middle of a semi-arid plain.
Back to Galle
After the long tour which also included stays in the highlands at Kandy, and the venerable Hill Club in Nuwara Eliya, we also visited the Dambulla Cave Temple and other sites, returning “home” to Galle yesterday so Soma could continue her sunbathing regimen before we fly again to India on Wednesday.
Next Week: Mumbai, Poona, Delhi and the Taj Mahal
HEY – Give us a comment below and let us know what you think!

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Evidence-Based Neurorehabilitation Technology
To extend the benefits of IMT’s interactive robotic rehabilitation to the lower extremity, IMT in close collaboration with the Newman Lab for biomechanics and human rehabilitation at MIT, developed the Anklebot.
The system uses the same design principles that have made InMotion Robots the leader in upper
The ankle is critical for propulsion during walking and for balance and is also important in gait for the role it plays in “shock absorption” due to foot placement, furthermore studies have shown that ankle stiffness is modulated to accommodate surface changes during locomotion.
Following stroke, “drop foot” is a common lower extremity impairment. It is caused by a weakness in the dorsiflexor muscles that lift the foot. Two major complications of drop foot are slapping of the foot after heel strike (foot slap) and dragging of the toe during swing (toe swing). In addition to inadequate dorsiflexion
(“toe-up”), the paretic ankle also suffers from excessive inversion (heel toward midline). This begins in the swing phase and results in toe contact (as opposed to heel contact) and lateral instability in stance.
In a six week clinical study utilizing the anklebot modules three times per week for one hour therapy sessions.
Subjects showed improved control of the impaired ankle , smoother movement and quicker response.
Importantly although the anklebot was used on a seated position a clinical outcome consistent with all subjects was that on average they showed a 20% improvement in walking speed.
The Anklebot provides actuation in two of the ankle’s 3 DOF
allows 25° of dorsiflexion, 45° of plantarflexion,
25° of inversion, 20° of eversion, and 15° of internal or external rotation.
*These limits are near the maximum range of comfortable motion for healthy unimpaired individuals and beyond what is required for typical gait.


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Fondren Fellows Program
The Fondren Fellows program funds Rice undergraduate or graduate students to conduct research projects sponsored by Fondren Library that will benefit the library and the scholarly community. For example, projects may involve working with archival collections, developing digital projects, or making recommendations for library spaces or services based on analyzing data. A Fondren staff member will serve as a mentor for each project.
Graduate student projects will be designed at an appropriate level of complexity and responsibility, and there may be opportunities for graduate students to help mentor undergraduate fellows.
The Fondren Fellows program offers the following benefits to students:
Receive a competitive wage. Fellows will receive $15/ hour, with a cap of $3000 per fellowship.
Create a meaningful research project in collaboration with professionals
Hone research and communication skills
Work flexible hours
Applying for a Fellowship
Applicants must be current graduate or undergraduate students in good academic standing at the time of the fellowship. To apply, submit the following to firstname.lastname@example.org:
a resume or CV that includes your name, email address, telephone number and expected graduation date.
a cover letter. The cover letter should specify which project(s) you would like to participate in, what qualifications you bring to the project(s), and what you would like to get out of the fellowship.
an unofficial transcript.
a letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
Students will be expected to interview with the prospective mentor and the Fondren Fellows coordinator. Work study students are encouraged to apply.
Applications for the Fondren Fellows program are due by Monday, November 12, 2018 at noon.
Contact email@example.com with any questions.
Once selected, Fondren Fellows are expected to:
submit a research plan
participate in regular meetings with their mentor(s) and, as appropriate, with other Fellows
provide reports on their progress in meeting the project goals
present their project at a public forum, such as the Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium (RURS) or a Fondren Town Hall Meeting
acknowledge Fondren Library in any publications or presentations resulting from the fellowship
The Fondren Fellows program is funded through the generous support of Trish Brice. It is inspired by a similar program at Vanderbilt, as well as by student research programs at Rice’s Center for Civic Leadership and Rice’s Humanities Research Center.
Learn more about the program by reading Jeff Falk's "Fondren Fellows Program showcases students’ research prowess," Rice News (April 17, 2017).
Spring/ Summer 2019 Fellowship Opportunities
For the spring of 2019 or summer of 2019, Fondren offers four different projects that students can apply to work on. In the application, indicate which project(s) you would like to be considered for.
- Run the World: Houston Women Community Activists (Summer 2019)
Houston has a long line of community activists from the area; this project would examine women who took up the banner of community service in Houston.
- The Billie Carr political papers, MS 373, document Carr’s long career as a political organizer for the Democratic Party in Harris County. Beginning in the 1950’s Carr fought for civil rights, protested the Vietnam War and fought for women's rights in the 1970s, and for gay rights in the 1980s. She helped organize the 1966 campaign leading to the election of Barbara Jordan, the first African-American woman elected to the Texas Senate, and was elected to the Democratic National Committee in 1972.
- The Judge Clarease Yates papers, MS 123, document Clarease Yate’s commitment to civic engagement as a judge with the United States Immigration and Nationalization Service in Houston, Texas, as well as board member of the Sickle Cell Association of the Gulf Coast, member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, the NAACP, and board member of the Houston Symphony.
- The Glenda Joe / Houston Asian American community advocacy and festival arts records, MS 667, document the activities of Glenda Joe with the Houston Asian American Festival Association, as well as with community advocacy issues concerning the Asian American communities in Houston.
Scans of the materials would be used to create an online exhibit using the Omeka platform detailing the history of these women and their impact on the Houston community. Each of these women also completed an oral history which resides in the Digital Scholarship Archive and can be linked to the exhibit.
- Library Learning for Inquiry (Spring 2019)
Multiple Rice University departments are currently revising their curricula with guidance and grants from the university's Quality Enhancement Plan on Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL). This presents the library with an opportunity to both inform departmental faculty on ways to integrate information literacy into curricula, and to target our in-person and online instructional efforts to support IBL in departmental contexts. Typically, librarians communicate about instruction with departmental faculty only while planning individual library sessions. The Fondren Fellow will work to cross the communication barriers between faculty and librarians by conducting interviews, analyzing syllabi and other strategies. Using the fellow's analysis, the library will advance its strategy for teaching and learning and help empower students to learn through inquiry.
- Revealing History: Camp Logan in Memorial Park (Summer 2019)
The Woodson Research Center at Fondren Library has archival materials and objects related to Camp Logan, a World War I training camp existing from 1917-1919 on the land that is now Memorial Park. Some of these materials have been digitized and are accessible to the public in the Institutional Repository https://scholarship.rice.edu/handle/1911/102511. Faculty and students from the Anthropology Department have also been investigating Camp Logan archaeologically since 2015 to learn more about the history and preserve remnants of Camp Logan.
If selected, a Fondren Fellow will conduct research into the broader history of Camp Logan, the Houston Riot, and African American military history at the site. Using primary resources housed in Woodson Research Center, create a means for the public to engage with the historical site within Memorial Park. This could be via a mobile app, an interactive map utilizing Fondren’s GIS services, or other formats. This project will likely require a multi-phase approach.
- A Time of Protest at Rice (Spring or Summer 2019)
Focusing on our university archives surrounding the tumultuous years of 1969-1970, I would like to help a student create an Omeka exhibit charting the "Masterson Crisis" and a cancelled Abbie Hoffman event that led to students occupying Allen Center. The student will have a chance to analyze Rice's unique protests that were in sympathy to, but also ran counter to the Vietnam protests held at other universities across the country.
For more information about these fellowship opportunities, including a list of desired skills, please click here.
2018 Fondren Fellows
Jane Evans, "Harvey Memories Project"
Jennifer Lee, "Developing a Marketing Plan for Library Publishing Services"
Mengjia Liu, "Motion Tracking Small Organisms"
Brook Lu, "Evaluating Engineering Databases: A Pilot Project"
2017 Fondren Fellows
Undergraduate chemical engineering and mathematics major: “Promoting Archival Collections via Wikipedia”
Graduate student in ecology and evolutionary biology: “Developing a Plan for Research Data Management Graduate Training”
Graduate student in history: “Mapping Civil War Narratives” (continuation of 2016 project)
Undergraduate history and policy studies major: “Jesse H. Jones Exhibit”
Zihua (Pearly) Ye
Undergraduate psychology major: “Conducting A Faculty-centered Information Needs and Resource Assessment”
2016 Fondren Fellows
To learn more about the Fondren Fellows' work, please see the Fondren Fellows collection in the Rice Digital Scholarship Archive.
MARCEL LAFLAMME, AUTHOR RIGHTS
Graduate student in Anthropology
Mentor: Shannon Kipphut-Smith
This project aims to understand more about how tenure-stream faculty at Rice think about and act on their author rights in connection with their published work. Many faculty want to make their scholarly and professional output more accessible, whether by uploading it to Rice’s institutional depository or by posting it to an academic social network. However, faculty members may not always have a clear understanding of how and where they are permitted to share their work under the terms of the author agreements they have signed. This project uses interviews and document analysis to piece together the values, beliefs, and actually existing practices of faculty members, using participants’ most recent publication as a case study. The results will be used to improve the resources and services that Fondren offers to faculty, and they also stand to fill a gap in the scholarly communication research literature. Fondren Fellows Showcase “Author Rights” by Marcel LaFlamme
IAN LOWRIE, DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF CARE FOR RESEARCH DATA AT RICE
Graduate student in Anthropology
Mentor: Lisa Spiro
Data management has become a more pressing issue for researchers lately, as funding agencies are increasingly requiring researchers to present rationalized data management plans and to ensure access to their research data well after the completion of their funded research. However, institutional support for research data management is still a relatively new field, without established best practices. This project uses interviews with Rice faculty and data librarians at peer institutions to develop insight into the research data management environment at Rice, and develop comprehensive recommendations for how Fondren might best support ongoing efforts to develop policies and infrastructure to support research data management by both faculty and student researchers. It suggests that the existing Rice Digital Scholarship Archive could be profitably used to facilitate sharing and archiving of research data, and identifies a number of key areas where Fondren might assist departments in educating researchers about the importance and technical aspects of rationalized research data management
NEHA POTLAPALLI, FITDESKS
Sophomore, Will Rice College
Mentor: Sue Garrison and Melinda Flannery
During the Fall 2016 semester, Fondren Library will be reviewing alternative seating arrangements for possible student use. This can include bike desks, under desk ellipticals, treadmill desks and more! Alternative desks can improve students’ cognitive function while studying and keep them active. With increasing research showing the dangers of extended sitting, alternative seating arrangements at Fondren can improve student health and grades. Student input is essential to this project to ensure Rice University students will positively benefit from this possible change. Fondren Fellows Showcase “FitDesks” by Neha Potlapalli
CHRISTINA REGELSKI, MAPPING CIVIL WAR NARRATIVES
Graduate student in History
Mentors: Amanda Focke and Rebecca Russell
We designed our project, entitled “Mapping Civil War Narratives,” to make the Woodson Research Center’s rich Civil War-related collections more accessible to researchers. I will use ArcGIS to map where people wrote these documents and what locations they discussed in these documents. This interactive “bird’s-eye view” map will give these collections a new dynamism. Researchers will be able to see the multiple geographies of these collections and the interactions between them. A researcher, for example, could follow the particular route of a soldier in the Army of the Potomac, trace the exchange of letters between Confederate officers and Richmond, or use filters to see where men and women discussed race, politics, violence, or disease. This semester, I will focus first on mapping soldiers’ letters to their families in order to build a framework and methodology for the future expansion of this project to all of the Woodson’s Civil War-related collections. Additionally, I will use Esri Story Maps to highlight one particular collection in order to further show the interpretive possibilities of the Woodson’s collections.
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Rice Authors, Editors, Composers and Artists Reception
January 30th, 5:30pm RMC/Ley Student Center Farnsworth Pavilion, Ley Student Center

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if humans in a lifetime only uses 10% of their brain
Alcohol: Physiologic effects of chronic alcohol use include the following:Gastrointestinal - Cirrhosis of the liver, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, pancreatitis, and carcinoma.Cardiovascular - Hypertension and cardiomyopathy.Neurological - Peripheral neuropathy leading to ataxia, Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff psychosis, and structural changes in the brain leading to dementia.Immunologic - Suppression of neutrophil function and cell-mediated immunity.Endocrine - In males, increase in estrogen and decrease in testosterone, leading to impotence, testicular atrophy, and gynecomastia.Obstetric - Fetal alcohol syndrome (ie, mental retardation, facial deformity, other neurologic problems).Psychiatric - Depression or anxiety disorders.
RD - those conditions are not caused by damage to the neurons themselves, but to the transmission of signals through the synapses. Alcohol impairs those transmissions. Most, if not all, of the associated symptoms can be seen in people who are drunk - loss of co-ordination, confusion, loss of short-term memory, etc.Actual Wernicke's & Korsakoff are caused by lack of thiamine.

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|Title:||Predicting effects of habitat destruction on plant communities: A test of a model using Amazonian trees|
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Rankin-de Mérona, Judy M.
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|Abstract:||We devised a 'random-clearing model' to predict effects of habitat loss on plant communities and populations. The model yields the probability that a species will be extirpated by land clearing, based on only two parameters: its density and the percentage of the landscape that has been cleared. It can also be used to predict species richness of plant communities following clearing, so long as densities of individual species are known. We tested the model using data on the distributions of 200 tree species (≥ 10 cm dbh) within two 9-ha experimental landscapes in central Amazonia. Deforestation levels ranging from 20% to 99% of the landscape were simulated randomly, with the actual persistence of each species being the number of times it remained in the landscape after 1000 runs. The model was effective in all cases, explaining 83-99% of the total variability in species persistence on each plot. Species' distribution patterns explained some residual variation in persistence but were of negligible importance compared to the predictions of the model. We also used the model to predict species richness, simulating both random and realistically contagious patterns of deforestation. Again, the model was highly effective, explaining 96% to 98% of the total variation in richness. Surprisingly, there was little difference in richness between random and contagious clearing patterns. These results suggest that, at least at the limited spatial scale of our analysis, the effects of deforestation on plant persistence and richness can be predicted using a simple model that assumes random species distributions and deforestation patterns. The model makes four predictions: (1) Density has an overriding influence on the susceptibility of species to clearing, while distribution patterns are usually of much lesser importance. (2) The relationship between density and persistence is nonlinear. (3) Rare species (≤1 tree/ha) become exceptionally vulnerable in heavily degraded landscapes and in small forest remnants. (4) The distinction between high (e.g., 95%) and very high (e.g., 99%) levels of habitat clearing in terms of species persistence is often dramatic.|
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We've all experienced a feeling of dissociation before, but typically under another name: daydreaming. We temporarily take leave of our senses and our surroundings and imagine ourselves to be somebody entirely different, who's leading an entirely different life. Now consider a less pleasant form of dissociation: a person drinking alcohol until reduced to a state of falling-down confusion. The person's actions, thoughts and words are seemingly not his or her own, and the events that transpired while in that state aren't remembered the next day.
People with dissociative identity disorder (DID) share some traits with both the daydreamer and those who drink until they black out. For them, the "daydreams" and surreal sense of place and time may last for weeks or months. They experience lapses of time, a loss of identity, severe memory issues and an adoption of new personalities that have their own unique traits, histories and perceptions. The person essentially becomes a helpless and sometimes unaware passenger in his or her own body.
For reasons not fully understood (though trauma plays a significant role), people with DID form alternate personalities (called alters) that take command of their body. The behavior, speech and thoughts of the alter are often radically different than those of the host, or original, personality. Instead of knowing who they are, people with DID find that identity has suddenly become a very slippery concept.
DID isn't the only disorder that disrupts memory, the senses and identity -- dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue and depersonalization disorder fall under this same category. DID is, however, the most severe -- and the most likely to result in multiple personalities.


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There is a flagpole in City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan that appears to be an ordinary flagpole. A sign at the top of the pole says, “Liberty.” There has been a lot of discussion about what the American Flag means, but in the case of the Liberty Pole in City Hall Park, the pole itself might mean as much as the flag it carries.
With skyscrapers towering throughout Manhattan and the hustle and bustle of New York City streets, it is easy to overlook the extensive history of New York City. For example, one might understand that history is being made in City Hall, but the park it overlooks is more than a beautiful place to enjoy lunch and a coffee. City Hall Park is a keeper of many historical moments.
The Sons of Liberty erected the first Liberty Pole after the Stamp Act was repealed in 1766. Back then, City Hall Park was called “The Fields.” The flag pole became a meeting place for the Sons of Liberty and concerned citizens to protest the British government. One evening, British Redcoats cut down the wooden pole. The next day, the Sons of Liberty put up another one. This happened four more times. If you have seen Hamilton the Musical, The Liberty Pole is where Hamilton argues in the song Farmer Refuted.
The destruction of the fourth pole led to violence and preceded the Boston Massacre by 6 weeks. On January 16, 1770, British soldiers blew up the Liberty Pole and placed the pieces at a nearby tavern. Three days later, a man by the name of Isaac Sears, who was a member of the Sons of Liberty, along with others, stopped British soldiers from passing out pamphlets that decried the Sons of Liberty. Sears and the group captured the soldiers and marched them towards City Hall. When the other British soldiers found out, an alarm sounded, and they met Sears and the Sons of Liberty at what is now Pearl Street and William Street. The soldiers drew their bayonets and charged through the crowds, injuring many. One death was reported, but that is disputed. The skirmish became known as “The Battle of Golden Hill.” The next month, they planted another Liberty Pole.
6 years later, George Washington stood by the Liberty Pole and read the Declaration of Independence in front of troops, which included Alexander Hamilton. It was from here that the Sons of Liberty marched to Bowling Green to tear down King George’s statue.
Within a few months of Washington reading the Declaration of Independence, NYC fell to the British. A jail stood at the Eastern edge of The Fields. It was in this jail that a 20-year-old Nathan Hale spent his last night on earth. Hale was arrested as a spy and sentenced to death. Before they hung him near the Chamber’s Street side of the park, he famously said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
The Liberty Pole that stands in City Hall Park is a replica of the 5 poles that once stood in its place. It was dedicated on June 14th, 1921 with a plaque that states, HERE IN THE ANCIENT COMMONS OF OUR CITY WHERE, BEFORE THE TIME OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE, FIVE LIBERTY POLES WERE SUCCESSIVELY SET UP, THIS FLAGPOLE OF 1921 IS PLACED IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF ALL LOVERS OF OUR COUNTRY WHO HAVE DIED THAT THE LIBERTY WON ON THESE SHORES MIGHT BE THE HERITAGE OF THE WORLD.
New York City’s Bowling Green Fence Tells a Historical Story
Visiting the Hamilton Dueling Grounds
Visiting Hamilton Grange
Visiting Grant’s Tomb
Unmarked Slave Burial Ground in the Bronx
Visiting St. Paul’s Chapel


After holding two executive sessions over the last two weeks to discuss possible opioid litigation, Grayson County Commissioners picked the local firm of Sanders, Motley, Young & Gallardo on Tuesday to represent the county against the manufacturers of opioid medications.
The planned suit is similar to the way various counties sued tobacco companies a few decades ago. In that instance, Texas won a $15 billion settlement from the litigation. It was the largest single case settlement in U.S. history. And law firms representing Texas ultimately were awarded $3.3 billion to be paid out over 25 years, according to an April 2016 article in the Dallas Morning News.
Grayson County started getting funds from the tobacco settlement in 1999 and received $1,678,173 in total. Grayson County Auditor Richey Rivers said in the first few years it received the money, the county used some of it to support health department program deficits. The currently has about $1.3 million in the tobacco settlement fund and officials anticipate it will get another $75,000 in 2018 based on its uncompensated health care costs. Rivers said while the county has designated those funds for health care expenditures for the public, the state put no restrictions on the county’s use of the money.
Commissioners didn’t say when Grayson County might be included in any opioid litigation, just that it seems like a good idea to get a plan in place sooner rather than later. The court also considered the Pelly firm as its local representative.
More than 400 federal lawsuits have been brought by governmental agencies throughout the country against pharmaceutical companies. The governments claim the drug companies advertised pain relief drugs as safe even though those drugs turned out to be not only highly addictive, but, in many cases, also lethal.
The Center for Disease Control says there were more 42,000 opioid overdoses in the U.S. in 2016. However, law enforcement in Grayson County has said in the past that opioids are not the problem here that they are in some places in the country.
Nevertheless, the area did have one doctor who was accused of over prescribing the drugs to the point that some of his patients are alleged to have died from overdosing on them. Dr. Howard Diamond is awaiting trial in the Eastern District of Texas on those charges. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges he faces.
In addition to a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute charge, Diamond has also been charged with money laundering and abetting, distribution of controlled substances and health care fraud, and aiding and abetting. The charges link Diamond’s prescriptions to the overdose deaths of seven people.


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Zucchini Noodles with Fire Roasted Tomato and Crunchy Almond Pesto
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
"LOADED" CAULIFLOWER. You will NEVER miss potatoes after having this! (Low Carb) 4 pts pls on Weight Watchers
Not potatoes! Olive Oil, Garlic, Chives, Romano Cheese Mashed Cauliflower.
The best cauliflower mash recipe. A delicious and healthier alternative to mashed potatoes. So so yummy and delicious - Rae Gun Ramblings
Cauliflower Bites - In the continuing search for Healthy but delicious cauliflower recipes, here are my Cauliflower Bites. They have a crunchy outside with a cheesy, herby center.#cauliflower
Pomegranate salad with quinoa ...healthy and delicious side dish!
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks...no need to grease the pan if you use the Silpat or Deep Flexipat.
Baked Asparagus Fries - A healthy alternative to french fries baked to crisp perfection right in the oven!

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Something I recently learnt which might be of interest to others was that CF5023 and CF5025 were the two single deck interurban power cars fitted during 1967 with Fabed jumper cables for trials preparatory to the advent of S10 set.
Geoff Moss's book, at p58, mentions the testing of new jumper cables being considered for double deck in 1967, the two cars mentioned above being fitted with Fabeg - not Fabed - cables. Electrical connections were provided by a 36-pin arrangement, in which there was a permanent anchorage for the cable under the off-side front window (CF5025) and a receptacle under the driver's window on CF5023.
Haven't checked the Goninan cars yet, but some of the Comeng motor cars only seemed to have had them at the No.2 (driving) end, whereas the jumper cables seemed to have been pretty well standard at both end of the trailers.Comeng and Goninan are the same.
FABEG Patent US4549783 - Connector for optically connecting an electrically-energizable light source.By my reckoning, the following Sydney suburban double deckers were fitted with FABEG cabling:
By my reckoning, the following Sydney suburban double deckers were fitted with FABEG cabling:
Tulloch motor cars - C3801 -C3804.
Tulloch trailer cars - T4839 - T4895.
Comeng motor cars - C3741 - C3765, C3805 - C3986.
Comeng trailer cars - T4921 - T4987.
Comeng driving trailer cars - D4011 - D4095 (of which 10 in the last series were renumbered D4001 - D4010).
Goninan motor cars - C3001 - C3080, C3501 - C3608.
Goninan trailer cars - T4101 - T4170, T4171 - T4274.
Goninan driving trailer cars - D4096 - D4099.
Dont know what a FABED jumper or recepticle is, but the type currently fitted to the whole fleet is made by WILCO. WILCO was taken over by CLIPSIL but original WILCO stuff is still produced. Recently (like two weeks) we were advised that the complete recepticle assembly is no longer made, only some parts such as the backerlite inserts, pins etc will be made in future.I've found some websites for the FABEG system and other references. There are diagrams for various sub-items. I'll dig them out in the next couple of days.
Most (if not all) electrical inter-car or multiple unit connections on the NSW Railways were made by WILCO, the only other manufacturer was MARACHELL who now make the 415volt AC auxiliary supply jumper heads and recepticle, used on Tangara (for shore supply) C sets K sets & V sets. Also Endeavour/Xplorer have them for shore supply/stand by. All electrical equipment uses Amphenol cannon plugs (and some specific connectors in Tangaras).
Do you have a photo of these FABED jumpers/recepticles?
The double deck interurbans don't have an external mounting for the jumper cables. They seem to "disappear" through the ends of the car body.


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Good bible verses on dating
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 5)"A new command I give you: love one another.
As I loved you, so you must love one another." - John Do you know how much each on of us sin? Do you know how much Jesus loves us no matter what?
Oh how so many marriages would benefit from clinging to this verse!
This life verse is an obviously great reminder for marriage.
Each one was incredibly inspiring to me in different areas of life including marriage and parenting.
I felt called to share with you a few particular life verses for marriage that I hope will empower you in your relationship with your spouse.
It is highlighted because it reveals the heart of God towards humanity.
He loves us that much, that He died for you, on the cross, to take the pain for you, so that you can have an everlasting life. " - Proverbs 11:2 When you're too proud of yourself, you want to be popular, you want people to worship you, and be your fans, what's the point of that? There WILL be a lot of tests, but Jesus won't ever leave your side.You are God's child, and tomorrow, day after day, month after month, you will get stronger, the old you has passed away, Jesus is with you in the front, for you to follow Him.Always praise God, thank Him for being with you wherever you go!~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 2) "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." - Ephesians How can you not forgive someone, when Jesus forgave YOU, even your biggest sin.

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