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NOTES NOTES OVARIAN & UTERINE DISORDERS GENERALLY, WHAT ARE THEY? PATHOLOGY & CAUSES ▪ Gynecological disorders; adversely affect reproductive function SIGNS & SYMPTOMS ▪ Pelvic pain ▫ Focal/diffuse ▪ Disorder-speciﬁc OTHER DIAGNOSTICS ▪ Obstetric, gynecologic history ▪ Physical examination TREATMENT ▪ Considerations: desire to preserve fertility, menopausal/post-menopausal status, presence of malignancy MEDICATIONS DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ▪ Disorder-speciﬁc ▫ Hormonal SURGERY ▪ Disorder-speciﬁc Ultrasound, MRI ▪ See individual disorders ENDOMETRIOSIS osms.it/endometriosis PATHOLOGY & CAUSES ▪ Inﬂammatory disorder characterized by ectopic endometrial-like tissue (endometrial glands, stroma) implantation, growth outside uterus ▪ Benign disorder with invasive, disseminating malignancy characteristics ▫ May regress during menopause Common locations ▪ Ovaries (most common); referred to as endometrioma/“chocolate cyst” 790 OSMOSIS.ORG ▫ Anterior/posterior cul-de-sac; fallopian tubes; posterior broad, round, uterosacral ligaments ▪ May also implant in non-reproductive sites (bowel, bladder, diaphragm, thorax, brain, skin) CAUSES ▪ Implantation cause unclear ▫ Multifactorial process involves immune, endocrine, cellular, genetic factors
Chapter 129 Ovarian & Uterine Disorders ▪ Current theories ▫ Metastatic theory: lymphatic/ hematogenous spread, iatrogenic implantation, retrograde menstruation ▫ Metaplastic theory: metaplastic Müllerian remnants changes ▫ Induction theory: undifferentiated mesenchyme stimulated to form endometriotic tissue TYPES SIGNS & SYMPTOMS ▪ May be asymptomatic ▪ Symptoms often related to implantation site ▫ Gynecological: dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, menorrhagia ▫ Bowel: constipation, hematochezia, obstruction ▫ Bladder: pain, dysuria, hematuria ▫ Thoracic: hemoptysis, bronchospasm Pelvic ▪ Endometrial tissue within pelvic cavity ▫ Peritoneum, pelvic organs/rectouterine pouch Ovarian ▪ Ovarian cyst lined with endometrial tissue Deeply inﬁltrating endometriosis ▪ Endometrial tissue extension ≥ 5mm into retroperitoneal space; may exist in several regions RISK FACTORS ▪ Nulliparity ▪ Prolonged endogenous, physiologic estrogen exposure ▫ Early menarche/late menopause, short menstrual cycles ▪ Menstrual ﬂow obstruction ▪ In utero diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure ▪ ↓ body mass index (BMI) ▪ ↑ dietary trans-fats ▪ Nucleotide polymorphisms (e.g. rs10965235 in CDKN2BAS gene at locus 9p21.3) ▪ Age ▫ Peak incidence: 25–29 years old COMPLICATIONS ▪ Infertility ▪ Chronic pain ▪ Endometrioma ▫ ↑ ovarian rupture/perforation/torsion risk ▪ Pneumothorax, hemothorax (thoracic endometriosis) ▪ ↑ epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) risk Figure 129.1 An intraoperative photograph of a focus of endometriosis in the parietal peritoneum. DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Ultrasound ▪ Abdominal/transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) ▪ Endometrioma ▫ Visualization of homogeneous hypoechoic ovarian cyst containing diffuse low-level internal echoes (“ground-glass” echogenicity) ▪ Lesions found elsewhere ▫ Hypoechoic lesions, retroperitoneal tissue thickening; severe endometriosis may demonstrate “kissing ovaries” (ovaries joined behind rectouterine pouch) OSMOSIS.ORG 791
MRI ▪ If ultrasound ﬁndings inconclusive ▪ Hemorrhagic “powder burn” areas appear bright on T1 ▪ Solid deep lesions ▫ T1 hyperintense, T2 hypointense ▪ Fibrotic adhesions ▫ Isointense to pelvic muscle on both T1, T2 TREATMENT ▪ No deﬁnitive treatment; management options depend on desire to preserve fertility MEDICATIONS Laparoscopy ▪ Ectopic endometrial tissue identiﬁcation ▫ Irregularly-shaped reddish/reddish-blue lesions ▫ Whitish opaciﬁcations; occasional hemorrhagic blue-brown areas (“powder burns”) ▫ Nodules, cysts may be present ▫ Fibrous adhesions (severe disease) ▪ Combined norgestimate–ethinyl estradiol cyclic/continuous oral contraceptives ▫ ↓ dysmenorrhea, ↓ endometrioma volume ▪ Gonadotropin-hormone releasing (GnRH) antagonists ▫ Pituitary gonadotropin hormone suppressed → ↓ estrogen ▪ Pain management ▫ Nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs (NSAIDs) OTHER DIAGNOSTICS SURGERY ▪ Pelvic exam ▫ Limited motion of ovaries, uterus (ﬁxed uterus) ▫ Adnexal mass palpated; may be tender ▫ Nodules in posterior fornix Figure 129.2 The histological appearance of endometriosis affecting the ovary. Ovarian stroma is seen on the left and an endometrial deposit on the right. 792 OSMOSIS.ORG ▪ Laparoscopic ectopic endometrial tissue removal ▪ Hysterectomy
Chapter 129 Ovarian & Uterine Disorders OVARIAN CYST osms.it/ovarian-cyst PATHOLOGY & CAUSES ▪ Fluid-ﬁlled growth that develops in/on ovary ▫ Usually benign (occasionally malignant) ▪ Majority of cysts occur during reproductive years ▪ Size ▫ 1–10cm/0.4–3.9in ▪ Strenuous physical activity/sexual intercourse → rupture ▫ Contain components that irritate peritoneal cavity upon rupture (cystic serous/mucinous ﬂuid/blood; sebaceous ﬂuid, hair, fat, bone, cartilage from dermoid cysts) TYPES Functional/physiologic ▪ Abnormally large ovarian components ▫ Follicular cyst ▫ Corpus luteum cyst ▫ Theca-lutein cyst (usually bilateral) Neoplastic ▪ Benign/malignant ▫ Polycystic ovaries ▫ Endometrioma ▫ Serous cystadenoma ▫ Mucinous cystadenoma ▫ Dermoid cyst (benign cystic teratoma) RISK FACTORS ▪ Early menarche, obesity, infertility, fertility treatments, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypothyroidism, hyperandrogenism, tamoxifen use, smoking (mucinous cysts) Figure 129.3 The gross pathological appearance of a large, benign ovarian cyst. The internal lining of the cyst is smooth and would have contained serous ﬂuid prior to opening. COMPLICATIONS ▪ Rupture, hemorrhage, ovarian torsion SIGNS & SYMPTOMS ▪ May be asymptomatic ▪ Pelvic pain/lower abdominal pressure sensation ▪ Dyspareunia Ruptured cyst ▪ Sudden severe, sharp pain onset ▪ Pain may be referred to shoulder/upper abdomen (due to subphrenic blood extravasation) ▪ Rebound tenderness/guarding may be present (due to peritoneal irritation) Hemorrhage ▪ Hemodynamic instability signs (e.g. hypotension, tachycardia) OSMOSIS.ORG 793
DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Ultrasound ▪ TVUS/abdominal ▪ Provides mass characterization ▫ Generally round/oval anechoic mass; smooth, thin walls ▫ Different mass types have unique characteristics MRI ▪ If ultrasound indeterminate for surgical resection evaluation OTHER DIAGNOSTICS ▪ Obstetric, gynecologic history Pelvic examination ▪ Adnexal tenderness/palpable mass ▪ Usually unilateral, localized TREATMENT ▪ Functional/physiologic cysts usually resolve spontaneously MEDICATIONS ▪ Uncomplicated cyst rupture (hemodynamically stable) ▫ Pain management (e.g. NSAIDs) SURGERY Figure 129.4 An ultrasound scan of the pelvis in an individual with a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst. The ovary (outlined) contains a large hypoechoic area which has displaced most of the ovarian parenchyma. LAB RESULTS ▪ Serum CA-125 (in menopausal, postmenopausal individuals) ▫ Assists in ruling out ovarian cancer Histopathological examination ▪ Ultrasound-guided aspiration ▪ Histology varies widely, depending on type (e.g. benign mucinous tumor—single layer of columnar epithelial cells with mucinous cytoplasm) 794 OSMOSIS.ORG Laparoscopy/laparotomy ▪ Ongoing hemorrhage, hemodynamic instability, torsion/rupture risk ▪ Ovarian cystectomy ▫ Removal of abnormal tissue only ▪ Unilateral/bilateral oophorectomy ▫ Removal of entire ovary(ies); recommended for menopausal/ postmenopausal individuals, if malignancy conﬁrmed OTHER INTERVENTIONS ▪ Signiﬁcant blood loss ▫ Inpatient care: ﬂuid replacement; monitor complete blood count (CBC) ▪ Uncomplicated cyst rupture (hemodynamically stable) ▫ Expectant management
Chapter 129 Ovarian & Uterine Disorders OVARIAN TORSION osms.it/ovarian-torsion PATHOLOGY & CAUSES ▪ Gynecological emergency caused by rotation of ovary on it’s vascular pedicle ▫ If the fallopian tube twists with the ovary, adnexal torsion occurs ▪ Blood supply from ovarian artery, uterine artery’s ovarian branch pass through mesovarium (suspends ovary between ovarian, suspensory ligaments) → ovarian torsion cuts off ovary’s blood supply → ischemia, infarction, hemorrhage, adnexal necrosis ▫ Venous, lymphatic drainage also impeded → ovarian edema RISK FACTORS ▪ Ovarian enlargement (e.g. tumor, cyst) ▫ ↑ if > 5cm/2in, though can occur with normal ovary ▪ Strenuous exercise ▪ Sudden ↑ abdominal pressure ▪ Pregnancy ▪ Ovulation induction/hyperstimulation (infertility treatment) ▪ Most cases occur during reproductive years DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Pelvic ultrasound ▪ Enlarged, edematous ovary; displaced follicles appear as “string of pearls” ▪ Ovary may be located anterior to uterus (rather than lateral) Doppler imaging ▪ ↓ blood ﬂow to ovary ▪ “Whirlpool” sign ▫ Indicates coiled ovarian vessels ▫ Hypoechoic stripes indicate vascular pedicle twisting MRI ▪ If ultrasound equivocal ▪ Enlarged, edematous ovary, abnormal location; “whirlpool” sign COMPLICATIONS ▪ Ovarian necrosis, peritonitis, pelvic adhesion formation, hemorrhage SIGNS & SYMPTOMS ▪ Pelvic pain ▫ Unilateral, severe, sharp ▪ Nausea/vomiting ▪ Fever, ↑ heart rate (HR), ↑ blood pressure (BP) may indicate necrosis Figure 129.5 A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis in the coronal plane demonstrating whirlpool sign in an individual with torsion of the right ovary. OSMOSIS.ORG 795
OTHER DIAGNOSTICS ▪ Obstetric, gynecologic history Physical examination ▪ Tender adnexal mass may be palpated ▪ Necrosis present → guarding, rebound tenderness TREATMENT Laparoscopic surgery ▪ Conﬁrm torsion (direct visualization) → perform detorsion ▪ Determine ovary’s viability ▫ Preserve viable ovary (may be edematous/hemorrhagic) for premenopausal individuals ▫ Salpingo-oophorectomy (necrotic ovary) for postmenopausal individuals/ suspected malignancy SURGERY ▪ Ovarian benign mass cystectomy UTERINE FIBROID osms.it/uterine-fibroid PATHOLOGY & CAUSES ▪ Most common benign pelvic neoplasm in reproductive-age individuals ▫ AKA leiomyoma/myoma ▪ Arises from myometrial smooth muscle cells → forms ﬁrm, round smooth muscle, connective tissue tumors ▪ Hormone ﬂuctuation sensitive: ↑ cyclically during menses; ↓ after menopause Subserosal myoma ▪ FIGO: type 6, 7 ▪ Arise from serosal surface ▪ Pedunculated ▪ Growth may be intraligamentary (between broad ligament folds) Cervical myoma ▪ FIGO: type 8 ▪ Arise from cervix TYPES ▪ International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) classiﬁcation Intramural myoma ▪ FIGO type: 3, 4, 5 ▪ Found within uterine wall Submucosal myoma ▪ Arise from cells just below endometrium, extend into uterine cavity ▪ FIGO type: 0, 1, 2 ▫ Type 0: completely within endometrial cavity ▫ Type 1: extend < 50% into myometrium ▫ Type 2: extend ≥ 50% within myometrium 796 OSMOSIS.ORG Figure 129.6 The gross pathological appearance of a uterine ﬁbroid. The specimen has been bisected revealing a ﬁrm, whorled cut surface.
Chapter 129 Ovarian & Uterine Disorders RISK FACTORS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Family history Nulliparity Early menarche Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) ↑ (body mass index) BMI Environmental exposures ▫ Phthalates, polychlorinated biphenyl, bisphenol A Dietary factors ▫ Insufﬁcient vitamin D ▫ Signiﬁcant red meat consumption ▫ Alcohol (especially beer) Hypertension history Physical/sexual abuse history ↑ risk in biologically-female individuals of African descent COMPLICATIONS ▪ Surrounding structure pressure ▫ Constipation, urinary retention/ frequency ▪ ↑ bleeding → anemia ▪ Pedunculated ﬁbroid torsion (surgical emergency) Figure 129.7 An MRI scan of the pelvis in the sagittal plane. The uterine corpus is outlined. The many hypodense objects within it are uterine ﬁbroids. OTHER DIAGNOSTICS Physical examination ▪ Pelvic exam ▫ Lumpy, cobblestone uterus upon palpation SIGNS & SYMPTOMS ▪ Often asymptomatic ▪ Enlarged/distorted uterus ▪ Abnormal uterine bleeding (e.g. longer/ heavier periods) ▪ Pelvic pain/pressure ▪ Dysmenorrhea ▪ Dyspareunia DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING MRI ▪ Determines speciﬁc ﬁbroid type (e.g. intramural) Transvaginal ultrasound ▪ Visualize ﬁbroids TREATMENT ▪ Depends on symptomatology degree ▫ Whether/not fertility preservation desired, menopausal status MEDICATIONS ▪ GnRH agonists ▪ Endometrial atrophy inducement ▫ Oral estrogen-progestin contraceptives ▪ Menstruation suppression (medroxyprogesterone) ▪ Pain management (NSAIDs) SURGERY ▪ Myomectomy (recurrence possible) ▪ Hysterectomy OSMOSIS.ORG 797
▪ Endometrial ablation ▪ Laparoscopic myolysis ▫ Thermal, radiofrequency, cryoablation OTHER INTERVENTIONS ▪ Mild cases: expectant management ▫ Annual pelvic exams ▪ Interventional radiology ▫ Uterine artery embolization Figure 129.8 The histological appearance of a uterine leiomyoma. The tumor is composed of bundles of spindled smooth muscle cells with no atypia. 798 OSMOSIS.ORG
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While it’s usually best, when possible, to buy brand new desktops and laptops for your business needs, the reality is that smaller businesses, startups, and nonprofit organizations sometimes struggle to fit top-flight hardware into their budgets. Thankfully, there are ways to save money on business-class computers.
One of the most common solutions is purchasing lightly used or refurbished computer hardware. This is a viable option when businesses buy from reputable vendors and make sure that the computers they are buying will really meet their long-term needs. It's always best, then, to involve a technology expert in the decision-making process.
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While the perception may be that Macs are far more expensive than PCs, when it comes to business-class hardware, we’ve found that the actual price difference is less than you might think. Plus, many have found that Macs last longer and require less maintenance than Windows machines, meaning that businesses save money over the long run with Macs.
Still, if brand new Macs don’t fit into your budget, Apple’s Certified Refurbished products are a great way to get Mac hardware at a significant discount. Similar to the Dell Outlet, there’s no way to predict exactly what options they will have in stock. But if you have the time and know what you’re looking for, you can get a good deal.
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Our Guy, Cy: The Songs of Cy Coleman
Starring Randy Graff, Cady Huffman, & Judy Kaye!
November 11-13, 2015
Cover charge: $55 – $65
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3 Tony Award winners.
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An unforgettable theatrical event brings together three Broadway Leading Ladies who all originated roles on Broadway in a Cy Coleman show: Tony Award winner Randy Graff, Tony Award winner Cady Huffman, and Tony Award winner Judy Kaye. Directed & conceived by Will Nunziata, with Eugene Gwozdz as Music Director.
Fresh solo, duet, and trio arrangements of some of Cy’s most beloved songs will include selections from his pop standards canon and film scores, as well as his musicals Wildcat, Little Me, Sweet Charity, Seesaw, I Love My Wife, On the Twentieth Century, Barnum, City of Angels, The Will Rogers Follies, and The Life. Songs include: Witchcraft, What You Don’t Know About Women, The Oldest Profession, You Can Always Count on Me, Nobody Does It Like Me, Big Spender, The Best is Yet to Come, Those Hands, and many, many more.
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As young as she can remember, she was the main person responsible for her family of seven despite being the middle sibling. When she wasn’t working to provide for them financially, she was acting as the head of household for other families. Even the leisure time and the few toys she had were shared with her siblings. While it was fulfilling to support her family, Nancy had no time to take care of herself.
As an adult, the endless flow of working to support others continued. One day she just couldn’t keep up, and Nancy “took a fall”— she could no longer afford rent. Facing homelessness and realizing her own limitations, she turned to drinking and drugs, quickly becoming “broken in all areas of life.”
Nancy’s first step to stopping her downward spiral was attending recovery meetings, where she first learned of Marian House. She was self-conscious about joining a transitional program in her early fifties, but the lack of an age limit encouraged her. When she was admitted as a resident, she saw immediate improvement, fueled by Marian House’s resources. “Everything I expected to be there, it was more,” she says now.
When she arrived, Nancy learned how to accomplish and enjoy tasks for herself that she had only done for others before. She learned how to properly get a job, manage her own finances, and dress appropriately for the workplace. The support and community Nancy received helped her gain the mental and physical strength to obtain independence. When she had a bout of illness early in her stay, “Marian House was there for me.” Group dinners in the Great Room made Nancy feel like she was, for the first time, in a community where people would do nice things for her and not expect anything back from her in return.
Nancy views Marian House as a place where, even with all the pressure from the outside world to take care of others, she could “get to know myself first.” Through therapy and Marian House’s emphasis on developing strong relationships, she went from a person who “couldn’t speak or hold conversations with others” to a strong self-advocate. She knew Marian House had rejuvenated her when, for the first time since she lost her home, she started baking cookies again. The skills for self-sufficiency Nancy learned in transitional housing made her secure in her finances, confident in her abilities, and proud of herself.
Nancy says, “Sometimes we think we need things at a certain point, but they come when the time is right.” After nearly a whole life spent taking care of others at her own neglect, Nancy can finally take care of herself. Marian House helped Nancy regain her independence. As she ends her time in transitional housing and begins the move to an independent apartment close to her job at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Nancy still feels that her recovery isn’t over—she’s just happy to feel her true self, and her inner child, blossom.

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Watch Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
- 2 hr 12 min
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is a 2018 Chinese film directed by Hark Tsui and starring Carina Lau, Mark Chao and Sichun Ma. The movie is a sequel to Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame and follows the tale of China's greatest detective, Di Renjie, on his latest adventure. The story takes place during the Tang Dynasty and opens with the Empress Wu Zetian (Carina Lau) sending Detective Dee (Mark Chao) and his team of fighters to investigate a strange occurrence at Luoyang, where a sea monster is causing havoc. There, they discover the monster is just a cover-up for a dark conspiracy involving the infamous Four Heavenly Kings, a group of powerful magicians who seek to overthrow the government. Detective Dee must use his wit and his martial arts skills to stop the Four Heavenly Kings from destroying the country. Along the way, he reunites with several previous acquaintances, including the sorcerer Shatuo Zhong (Lin Gengxin) and the warrior Yuchi Zhenjin (Feng Shaofeng). The team must work together to fight against the villains and their army of supernatural creatures. What follows is a visually stunning display of action, complete with wire-fu stunts, epic set pieces, and a variety of magical creatures. The cinematography and special effects are well-executed and never fail to impress, including a thrilling sequence on a massive bridge. But Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is not just a typical action movie. The film's main strength lies in its characters, especially Detective Dee himself. Mark Chao is excellent in his portrayal of the legendary detective, who is more than just a martial arts master. Dee is a clever and compassionate leader, who thinks on his feet and cares deeply for his team. Carina Lau also delivers a standout performance as Empress Wu Zetian. Her character is complex and intriguing, with Lau effectively conveying the Empress' intelligence and ruthlessness. She is a formidable opponent for Detective Dee and her screen presence adds depth to the story. The movie is also filled with interesting supporting characters, such as Sichun Ma's Jing'er, the young and spunky assistant to Detective Dee, and Lin Gengxin's Shatuo Zhong, the powerful magician who becomes an ally to Dee. The villains, led by the Four Heavenly Kings, also have unique personalities and motivations, making them more than just disposable antagonists. The film's pacing is generally good, with a few exceptions where the story drags on a little. The final act is particularly exciting, with the action escalating to an epic conclusion. The soundtrack fits the film's tone and sets the mood for each scene, whether it's an intense fight or a moment of contemplation. In summary, Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is a well-crafted martial arts film with stunning visuals and engaging characters. The film honors the legacy of the Detective Dee series while also delivering something new and exciting. Fans of the previous films will not be disappointed, while newcomers will find plenty to enjoy in this thrilling adventure.


Anderson, Indiana’s city-owned Municipal Light and Power Utility and Tropos Networks have announced that Anderson’s automated meter reading (AMR) wireless network for monitoring water and electricity usage is significantly reducing the costs caused by the inaccuracies of manual meter reading and improving overall customer satisfaction.
The city expects a net savings of $18.7 million over a 15-year period. Additional benefits are vastly improved meter reading and billing accuracy, immediate electric outage detection enabling pinpointing of affected areas, and more efficient restoration service.
“We decided to implement a wireless AMR solution to eliminate the inaccuracies and lost costs of manual meter reading,” said Darren Grile, network administrator for Anderson Municipal Light and Power which currently owns, builds and runs the network for the city. “We began to see almost immediate financial benefits as soon as we replaced the meters and also tremendously improved our customer service.”
Three years ago, the city decided to automate the electric and water meter reading system to solve the problems caused by checking and reporting power meters by hand. Customers were enduring the inaccuracies of estimated billing when inclement weather, pets, or locked gates prevented meter readers from getting access to meters -- in one month, 15 percent of the utility bills were estimated rather than actual. Some customers were unpleasantly surprised when the corrected bill arrived – and complained to the mayor or city council.
In addition, like all utility providers, Anderson’s depended on customers to report when there was a problem with a service caused by ice storms or high winds. Because the utility relied on customers to report problems, response for repairs was not optimal.
The State of Indiana recently enabled a new funding method that supports municipal utility conservation programs, and Anderson was selected to participate. The program provided the money for automated water and electrical meters, and for the network to link them together.
Anderson selected an AMR solution from Aclara. The system was deployed using small meter transmission units (MTUs) that are integrated into both the electric and water meters. The MTUs read the meter and forward the data wirelessly through a Tropos network to a data collection unit (DCU) backhauled into the city’s fiber optic network, providing access to the central office’s back end system. The AMR system provides the central office with real-time status on power and water usage for each customer. The AMR system also has the ability to detect water leaks, so repairs can be made quickly, reducing waste and other potential problems.
“We looked at a number of wireless router providers,” said Grile. “Ultimately, we chose Tropos Networks’ solution because it is the proven market leading platform that provides the best price for performance. In fact, the wireless portion of the network cost us less than what we originally anticipated.”


Shindaga tunnels face partial maintenace closureson Jun 25, 2013
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has said that it will close lanes in the Shindagha Tunnel over the next two weekends to carry out maintenance work.
The closures will start from Friday, June 28 to June 30. On the following weekend, tunnels will partially close from June 5-7.
Acting CEO of the Traffic & Roads Agency, Nabil Mohammed Salih, said: "Maintenance work in the tunnel will be carried out over two phases requiring one direction of the tunnel to be closed and diverting the traffic in each stage."
The RTA will close one half of the tunnel at a time and place traffic through a contraflow system within the other tunnel. The Bur Dubai-Deira side of the tunnel will close this weekend (after midnight on Thursday), with work continuing until 5am on the Sunday.
On the following weekend, the same process will be repeated in the Deira-Bur Dubai tunnel.
Salih urged for motorists to take care when driving through the tunnel.
"This maintenance process is vital and complements the RTA's efforts to upgrade the capacity of traffic facilities, which require continual maintenance and upgrading of the infrastructure," he said.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County officials have opened applications for the next round of federal COVID relief funds.
The county plans to spend about $5 million on economic recovery, including job training, small business support and more. Applications can be found on the county website and are due at the end of June.
The county received a total of $59 million in two different installments. Leaders have already allocated $25 million dollars focused on affordable housing, small businesses and tourism.

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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us" - Ralph Waldo Emerson ♥
“Then love knew it was called love.
And when I lifted my eyes to your name,
suddenly your heart showed me my way”
― Pablo Neruda
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How to Pick a web design company – Tamworth
The web design company that you select for your project should have relevant experience. If you would prefer them to design an e-commerce site, it is best to choose a web designer that has e-commerce websites within their portfolio.
Different types of sites
There are different kinds of websites for example: static HTML (brochure type), e-commerce (using a cart), database, Flash, and a site with your content management system. All these must come into perspective when you are looking for a web design company. For example, if you are searching for a totally interactive Flash website you better be certain the web design company you choose has done many Flash websites. There is a difference between businesses who will do Flash hyperlinks for a normal HTML website and web designers that will create a complete flash site. Your best bet when choosing a web design company is to get a face to face meeting when discussing what it is you want to have your site look like, also a number of sketches and a few addresses of sites that you enjoy. This gives the web design company the chance to fully understand what you’re seeking and a better chance to supply you with an accurate proposal.
Matters to take into consideration
Does the web design company have an upgrade package? You have to understand that after your website has been created, from time to time you will need updates. Maybe they’ll be small not. If the web design company you are choosing does not have an update package, you need to inquire about the price of upgrades after the first layout. You should choose the purchase price of updates under consideration before beginning the design procedure. Be sure the web design company or web designer that you choose sets realistic goals for the timeline. Typically, if it sounds too good to be true then it is.
Many web designers have their own personal style. By way of example, my personal style is clean and vivid colors. Some web design companies love Flash and constantly build Flash websites. This wouldn’t be perfect if you’re looking for an extremely search engine friendly site.
Another thing to think about is: Does the web design company exhibit a telephone number that they may be contacted at. Sometimes as a client you’d like to talk with somebody, not merely receive a response to a e-mail the following day.
How to Locate a web design company in Tamworth
There are a few ways to find web design companies in your area. 1 way is to look for the web for: “Tamworth web design” or “Tamworth Web design”, obviously depending on the city closest to you. You might also search the Yellow pages for web design businesses.
Another choice is to hunt the web and when you find a site you love, check out a link on the bottom of the page.

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Fossil fuel is the most expensive fuel in the world today, while privatization in this country has proven not to be beneficial to the Filipinos, as higher prices and the same sloppy and bum service follow after a government sells the country’s assets.
And yet there went Noynoy, announcing to one and all that he plans to sell all government power plants in the country, including hydroelectric plants as this is one way to attract investors.
In the time of Noynoy’s mother, her solution to the eight-hour daily blackouts problem which she and her administrators created in the first place, was to come up with overpriced contracts for fuel barges, which initially solved the problem, but ended with the consumers paying more for the cost of power..... MORE
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Report of the International Day of Protest.
WHEN: SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2015 FROM 2 – 4PM
VENUE: Saudi Embassy, 30-32 Charles St, London W1J 5DZ and other embassies and venues around the world
“PROTEST AGAINST SAUDI ARABIA AND DEMAND THAT ITS POLITICAL PRISONERS ARE FREED!”
UJN launched this event as a protest against Saudi which which saw demonstrations on 14 March 2015 in cities around the globe.
The event was designed to draw attention to the little publicised persecution faced by thousands of political prisoners imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for having criticised the ultra-conservative monarchy and its policies. Many of them are political reformists but their number also includes religious leaders who have campaigned for fundamental rights and freedoms.
One of the most prominent and still open cases was that of Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr (later executed), a leading Shia scholar sentenced to death on trumped up charges of apostasy and terrorism for his outspoken criticism of the Saudi government and his calls for equality and reform. He had been severely tortured in detention.
In addition, Saudi Arabia’s justice system was already under criticism due to a record number of beheadings in 2014 as well as already performing nine beheadings so far that year which included a Burmese woman who was executed without painkillers and received three blows before dying from decapitation.
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Up With Trees Inspired to Re-envision Program Outreach by Trees Forever
By Matt Spitsen | October 17, 2018
This year, Alliance for Community Trees hosted a mentor exchange program for members through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service. The mentor exchange program paired smaller non-profit groups with larger groups and allowed them to learn by travelling to their location and doing a site visit.
Guest post by Steve Grantham, Executive Director, Up With Trees
Before the Mentor Exchange, I had never been to Iowa. Everything I knew about the Hawkeye State had come from following the Iowa Caucuses, watching The Music Man, and being a fan of Big Ten football (GO BLUE!). Three days in and around Cedar Rapids gave me a newfound respect and love for the state, the people, and the mission of my host, Trees Forever.
If you ever have the chance to sit across from and talk to Trees Forever’s Executive Director Shannon Ramsey, do it! Her passion for her community, her knowledge of our industry, and her love for her organization is infectious.
She and I had the opportunity to discuss their history, their programs, and their vision — a vision that doesn’t stop in Cedar Rapids or even Iowa. It now stretches into Illinois and Missouri. I was awed by the maps that show each of the communities that their programs impact. There is not a single county in Iowa that they have not had multiple projects and they have impacted most counties in Illinois.
My greatest takeaway was Their Community Visioning program. This program brings together a myriad of Partners — local communities, Iowa State University, Trees Forever, and Iowa Department of Transportation are just a few. The local community engages in a year-long process to set a vision for what their community can look like, feel like, and be, while being guided by Trees Forever staff.
I had the chance to meet with a group of volunteers from Central City, Iowa who went through this Visioning process. They shared their experiences and all the good that has come from their collaboration. We walked the city’s new trails lined with trees and pollinator gardens. They shared how city leaders are excited about the planning – pointing out the new band shell at one end of the green space and explaining the dances and concerts that now take place in the park.
You might say, “Those are all great programs. But what about the money?” That was another great takeaway for me. A major source of funding for this program is the Department of Transportation Enhancement Funds. These funds help smaller communities establish or improve alternative transportation plans such as trails, bike lanes, and green space. And, I looked it up — we have access to that through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation too.
As we, Up With Trees, look for ways to continue to grow our programs and reach, the lessons I was able to bring back with me will be invaluable.
Thank you to Shannon, her staff, and all the Trees Forever family for being wonderful teachers and hosts. Thanks also to the Arbor Day Foundation’s Alliance for Community Trees program for making this exchange possible. If you ever have the opportunity to stretch yourself, your programs, and your reach, consider an exchange within our tree network. You will be better for it — I know I am.
Learn how your organization can become a member, visit arborday.org.
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I awoke from my dream excited, during the school holidays I went to watch the movie karate kid. so we drove in our van as I wounded what karate kid was about. I heard this movie was remade from the old Karate kid.
We had arrived at hoyts cinemas, Intill we found out we were 30 minutes early. I guess that gave us time to play on the gaming machines. we bought all our snacks and payed our tickits, in we went. Watching the movie and the amount of sound projected into our ears.
I like the actors on karate kid because their face really stood out to who they are. The main actors I like were Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Zhenwei Wang,Wenwen han. It was nearly the end of the movie but I wanted to watch Jaden smith vs Zhenwei wang it was a very close fight but Jaden smith had to win. The Movie was fineshed and we exitout of the cinema thinking out lound what a wounderful day I have had.
It will be great if you get the chance to watch this movie.

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I bought this set on eBay for about £25.
There are plenty of horror stories about inadequately packed sets damaged or destroyed in transit. Not this time though - it was well packed in a box that previously contained a microwave oven, with lots of bubble-wrap around the set and polystyrene chips between this and the box. The seller used a carrier firm rather than the post, and I had it delivered to work. Consequently it arrived unscathed.
It is not the best example of a Wartime Civilian Set, which explains why the price I paid was so reasonable. The cabinet had been stripped some years ago, and the bare wood was showing some signs of age itself.
Unfortunately the label from the top of
the cabinet was missing, and the plies of the top were coming apart in one place
at the back. The speaker fabric was obviously not original (thin dark-brown
nylon) and was badly damaged.
Internally things were not so bad. The valves were original BVA types. I removed them for testing on my Mullard High Speed valve tester, and all were OK. The mains cable was also original and clearly unsafe.
The manufacture identification code on the chassis was illegible. It looked like at least two and possibly three characters were stamped on top of each other. From the information in the Trader sheet (688) about the modifications in different versions, I think it is probably Ekco (U2), because the mains transformer seems to be the same style as that description.
With the chassis removed it was clear that I was not the first person to repair this set! The original smoothing electrolytics had been removed and replaced with newer wire-ended components hanging by their leads. This was probably done in the mid 1950s judging from the style and date codes on the replacements. I connected my capacitor reformer across the HT, which showed considerable leakage, so I removed the replacement capacitors for individual checking. There was one dual type in a brown tube with black pitch at each end. The pitch had cracked at one end and there were white deposits suggesting that the electrolyte had been leaking. On the reformer this had no leakage, but it also had very little capacitance! The other replacement was a regular aluminium cased type with plastic sleeve. This looked fine but was very leaky and did not improve after 10 minutes on the reformer.
The capacitors are 16uF each and need to be rated at 350V or higher. Since I didn't have the originals or the mounting clip that retained them, I could not fit new capacitors inside the original cases. I therefore decided to use modern axial capacitors of the correct value mounted directly by their leads to the relevant points in the set. The leads could be kept short, giving adequate support for the smaller modern parts. I did not know the ripple rating of the capacitors I had in stock so decided to fit them anyway and check they were running cool once the set had been playing for a while.
I checked the resistance between live and neutral, which confirmed that the transformer and power switch were OK. I then checked insulation between earth and live/neutral with the Megger, which showed considerable leakage. Following the connections through I found a wax-paper capacitor connected between the voltage selector and chassis on the top of the transformer. This was clearly not original, and is not shown on the service data. With this capacitor removed, the insulation test was fine.
At this stage I replaced the mains cable with modern round three-core type, and earthed the chassis. The toggle mains switch is only a single pole type so I connected live (brown) here and neutral (blue) to the transformer.
Sometimes I leave the mains cable replacement until later, but in this case the original was in such a dangerous state that I wasn't even prepared to use it for initial testing.
Initial Tests and Repairs
The wax paper capacitors looked to be in reasonable condition so I decided to try the set with them in place. On the first test the HT came up OK and the set managed to receive a couple of stations very weakly and with some distortion. I temporarily connected an OA90 diode across the Westector, which improved the volume but not the sensitivity or distortion.
The AGC voltage was close to zero, and did not vary as stations were tuned in. The AGC arrangement on this set is somewhat unconventional and I wasn't sure what to expect, but I did expect to see some variation. I temporarily disconnected the AGC decoupling capacitors (C2, C7 and C10) and connected modern replacements. This improved the reception somewhat, but it started to fade away after a few minutes. However this test was sufficient to prove that the wax-paper capacitors which in this case looked fine, was actually as bad as usual, so I replaced them all.
On the next test the reception was improved, but still far from right. The fading out problem still remained too. By this stage there was only one original capacitor remaining - the output valve cathode bypass electrolytic - so I connected a replacement across it. This got rid of the distortion and increased the volume, so I fitted the replacement properly.
I noticed that the tone varied as the volume control was adjusted, which seemed a bit odd. With a meter across the cathode bypass capacitor I noticed that the voltage varied as the volume control was adjusted, which suggested that the volume control was somehow affecting the biasing of the valve. The pot is used as the grid bias resistor, so the bias resistance will vary from zero to 1M as the pot is adjusted, but this was the original design so should be OK. However the pot appeared to have been replaced previously so I checked the resistance. It was over 5M, which is far too high. I removed it and looked for markings - it was supposed to be 1M! I rummaged through my stock of used pots. I couldn't find any suitable 1M pots but had several good 500K pots. I selected one with the correct length shaft and fitted it. The tone now remained consistent with volume adjustment - as it should.
The sound seemed a bit thin - slightly lacking in bass. Since the volume control was a lower resistance than original, I tried increasing the audio coupling capacitor (C14) to compensate. It was originally 0.005uF. I tried 0.01uF (the correct value to compensate for the changed resistance of the volume control), which helped, but I decided that 0.022uF was better still, so I fitted that value.
As a test, I tried disconnecting the OA90 diode I had fitted across the Westector. Back to very weak reception again, so the Westector was clearly no good. I removed it and fitted the OA90 permanently.
Although the set basically worked, it still faded out as it warmed up, and the AGC didn't appear to be doing anything (weak stations were weak and strong stations caused distortion).
The detector and AGC arrangement in this set is unconventional, due to the need to design a set using valves that were available during the war. This is why the detector diode is a Westector rather than a valve. The most accurate and detailed description of the operation of this circuit is in Chas Miller's "Valve Radio and Audio Repair Handbook", so I referred to this for guidance.
It mentioned that the high value resistors in the AGC/detector circuit (R6, R7 and R8) going very high or open circuit might cause problems. Sure enough, all three were high, so I replaced them with modern types. I checked the rest of the resistors in the set while I was at it, and found R4 (6K8 HT decoupler to the screen grids of V1 and V2) was high at around 20K, so this was replaced too. The 47K resistor between the Aerial and Earth sockets had been replaced with a 4.7K component, so this was corrected.
On the next test the AGC appeared to be behaving much better, but there was now a significant buzz on the sound. Chas's book mentioned that the negative side of the main smoothing capacitor, C16, must be connected to the junction of R13 and T2, and not to chassis. I had connected it to the chassis - oops! When I replaced these capacitors I followed the original connections so repeated the mistake made by the previous repairer! With this corrected the buzz was gone.
However the set still only worked for a few minutes before fading away. With a meter connected to the AGC line it was apparent that the voltage was dropping. The AGC voltage from the detector was also dropping, and I was not sure whether this was the cause or the result. I was most confused by the fact that the voltage on the junction of R6 and R7 (suppressor grid of V2) remained constant at about 0.6V as the AGC varied. I connected a -3V supply (from two AA batteries) to the AGC line, to hold this at a fixed level. The fading problem was considerably reduced and the AGC voltage from the detector remained reasonably constant.
It was becoming apparent that either V1 or V2 was suffering from grid leakage as it warmed up. Conveniently the grid is the top cap so it was easy to disconnect each in turn while monitoring the AGC, which proved it was V1. Although I had tested the valves previously they had only been running on the tester for a couple of minutes - not long enough to show up the problem which occured after several minutes as the valve warmed up.
I was still confused about the fixed voltage on the suppressor grid of V2 - in fact I spent some time on this, before realising it was a red herring! Reading Chas's description carefully told me that this grid is pressed into service as an AGC clamp diode, so what I thought was a fault was actually the intended behaviour!
I asked in the Discussion Forum if anyone had a spare valve for V1 (ECH35, OM10 or X61M). A kind forum regular (Philip, aka "hotbulb") sent me a new Mullard ECH35 and also an EF39 (V2) free of charge! With V1 replaced, the set worked correctly. The original V1 was a BVA276, which is also a Mullard part.
I then tried the new EF39, comparing the AGC voltage with that obtained with the original. This showed that the new one was somewhat better so it remained fitted. However the original is still usable and was kept as a spare.
The IF transformer adjustments were still sealed from factory alignment, so I did not disturb them. C20 (aerial circuit trimmer) looked to have been adjusted, so I tuned the set to a weak station at the low wavelength end of the dial and carefully adjusted C20 for maximum reading on a meter connected to the AGC. I then tuned to a weak station at the other end of the dial and adjusted L2 for maximum. All other adjustments were still sealed so I left them alone.
The chassis was generally in good condition. I had already brushed the dust away, and felt it didn't need any further restoration. The valves were carefully cleaned.
The tuning scale is very basic, consisting of a printed metal disk rotating behind a fixed printed metal scale. Both parts had been removed before repairs started to prevent damage, but were rather dirty and needed some attention before refitting. I used foam cleanser to remove the surface dirt, followed by Brasso wadding which had a similar effect to using T-Cut on car paintwork. I took care with this since the paint and print are probably quite thin. Once the parts looked respectable, I finished them with Colron Finishing Wax.
The knobs were given the usual wash in warm soapy water then polished with Bakelite polish.
The plies of the top section were glued back together using Evo-stik woodworking adhesive. This was worked well into the gap with thin card before the job was clamped between two pieces of wood and left overnight to dry.
The surface of the cabinet was then carefully cleaned using Colron Wax Remover, and the paint spots etc were carefully scratched off with a fingernail. I did not want to sand the cabinet because the exposed bare wood was showing some "age" which I did not want to lose.
The cabinet clearly needed some sort of surface finish since the wood looked too light and the grain too pronounced. I was undecided whether to use varnish, wax or antique oil. I needed to add some colour but I did not want it to look too shiny. After some experiments on the inside base of the cabinet I decided on Antique Oil.
First I applied Colron Wood Reviver. This is probably best described as moisturiser for wood! It replaces the natural oils lost when strippers are used or just due to age and exposure. It is an oil-based product, which soaks into the wood and dries to give a good surface for oil finishes or waxes to be applied to. The Wood Reviver bought the original colour back to the wood - I was delighted with the results at this stage!
After 24 hours I applied Colron Antique Oil. Like the Wood Reviver, this soaks into the surface. It is left for an hour then buffed. Three applications were sufficient to give the surface a gentle sheen that seemed appropriate for the set. It is necessary to wait at least six hours between applications.
Fortunately, I found a piece of suitable fabric in my accumulation of useful bits and pieces. It had been removed from a scrap set - possibly a late 1940s Philips model but I'm not sure. It was the right colour and the right sort of age. It was reasonably clean but did not look too new.
I removed the remains of the old fabric from the speaker board, and then fixed the replacement fabric in place with UHU Spray Adhesive.
The set was carefully reassembled then left to play for a few hours to ensure there were no further problems. I am very impressed with the performance of the set - it is very sensitive (particularly for a short superhet) and the sound quality is very pleasing. It's better than some late 40s and early 50s sets I have restored!
Like many valve sets, it sounds better playing the right sort of music. I like listening to Saga 105.7FM (West Midlands) on it via an AM modulator. I don't think vintage sets should have to suffer the indignity of reproducing most of today's radio stations.
I am very satisfied with this restoration.
The overall appearance is pleasing and the sound quality is most pleasant.
Text and Photographs Copyright © 2004 Paul Stenning

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Bluetooth RTLS location Base VF-B101
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Due to a network problem, all of the Ensembl Genomes sites such as http://plants.ensembl.org and http://www.ensemblgenomes.org are currently offline. Other EBI services are also affected (including ENA and EGA). Our network providers are working to fix the problem, and will have EBI resources back online when possible.
The Ensembl website is live and unaffected. Biomart provides access to Ensembl Genomes data during this period.
[UPDATE: All services are operating normally.]
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An up-to-date critical assessment of the 'New Labour' phenomena. It assesses the impact of Labour's 'modernizers' in three crucial areas: changes within the Labour party itself, the reformation of the British state, and the influence on particular areas of policy. The essays do not seek to provide unequivocal answers to the questions raised by the arrival of New Labour and their initial period in office, but provide a debate between the contributors over the nature and significance of these changes. The book is a wide-ranging and accessible account of the political phenomena which will lead Britain into the twenty-first century.
- Publication Date:
- 12 / 05 / 1999

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On Thursday, former President Ronald Reagan’s son Michael wrote a column responding to the infamous Duggar’s controversy in which the family’s oldest son was revealed to have molested five girls ten years ago.
In the article, Michael admitted that he himself was molested as a child, and also described his father’s reaction to it.
“Child molesting is evil, sad, disgusting stuff,” Michael wrote, according to Conservative Tribune. “I know. I was molested by a camp counselor when I was eight. Though my father wanted to kick his butt when he found out 34 years later, my molester never paid for his ‘mistake.’ But I did.”
It’s very tragic that Michael was molested as a child, but luckily he had a father like Ronald to keep him on the right track in life. Today, Michael Reagan is a born-again Christian who has made a name for himself as a successful radio talk show host.
It says a lot about Ronald Reagan that he was willing to confront his son’s abuser and even physically harm him. While this would definitely have harmed his political career, Ronald didn’t give a hoot about the consequences. Instead, he cared about avenging his son and making sure the boy continued to grow up into a good, Christian man.
What do you think about this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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“PET/MRI in the Diagnosis of Chronic Pain”
Several studies have implicated involvement of sigma-1 receptors (SR1s) in the generation of chronic pain, while others are investigating anti SR1 drugs for treatment of chronic pain. Using [18F]-FTC-146 and positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI), the investigators hope to identify the source of pain generation in patients with chronic pain. The purpose of this study is to compare the uptake of [18F]FTC-146 in healthy volunteers to that of individuals suffering from chronic pain.
Drug - [18F]FTC-146
Adult participants will be injected with 5-10 mCi of [18F]FTC-146 and undergo a PET/MRI scan.
Use of [18F]FTC-146 PET/MRI in the Diagnosis of Chronic Pain

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Montréal singer-songwriter Patrick Watson has been making records for several years now, including the wonderful 2009 album Wooden Arms, but he hadn’t played in Chicago until Monday night (May 17), when he finally visited our city with a gig at Schubas.
His talent on the piano was evident even before the show started, when Watson came onto the stage for a brief sound check and ran his fingers quickly up the keys of an upright piano with a virtuosic flourish. Watson spent most of the show sitting at the piano, occasionally moving to the standup microphone at the middle of the stage.
The lighting cast dark shadows as Watson and his backup band, the Wooden Arms, played a delightful set of songs with the sort of complexity and subtlety that you also hear in the compositions of Andrew Bird or Radiohead. His voice was often up in tenor range, and Watson showed a sophisticated appreciation for old-fashioned songwriting craft. But there were also several moments when the music rocked, complete with loud guitar solos.
For the encore, Watson donned a special megaphone suit — looking more like something from the movie Brazil than anything James Bond would be caught dead wearing — which allowed him to sing out in the middle of the nightclub floor without using the P.A. system. (I was not able to get a photo of this, but here’s a picture by another Chicago music blogger, Baby Stew.) And then, setting aside the suit, Watson pulled off a rather remarkable song that began with him singing unamplified out in the audience and leading the crowd in one of the best concert sing-alongs I’ve ever experienced. Was everyone in particularly good voice, or was the music simply inspiring? Then came some drumming from the stage. Watson and the rest of his musicians made their way back onto the stage as the song continued, transforming from campfire sing-along into exquisitely orchestrated art-pop.
What an excellent show. Now, Mr. Watson, please don’t take so long before you make a return visit to Chicago.


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Hans Asperger worked under the Nazi regime when he first made his theory of autism public. Following publications by historians Herwig Czech (2018) and Edith Sheffer (2018), it was claimed in the international scientific literature and in Dutch newspapers that (1) Hans Asperger cooperated with the Nazis and (2) that his theory of autism was based on Nazi ideology. In this article, I will add more nuance to these claims by separating them more clearly. The first claim can very well be researched by social historians. In the first part of the article, I summarize the main points of their most recent contributions. My focus is on the second claim, which requires additional research by conceptual historians. Here, I offer my own contribution, analysing the conceptual structure of Asperger’s work, its development and its main influences. I will show that his theory of autism was not based on Nazi ideology, even though he worked within the context of Nazi psychiatry.
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DEHRADUN, 18 Feb: As soon as the House assembled today for the morning sitting, Leader of the Opposition Indira Hridayesh insisted on postponing all the proceedings for the day and discussing the martyrdom of two Army officers from Dehradun, who made the supreme sacrifice in Jammu & Kashmir in the past 48 hours while fighting the enemy.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prakash Pant and Speaker Prem Chand Aggarwal urged Hridayesh to take up the issue after the Question Hour as, by then, more information about the incident would become available. However, she did not budge and, therefore, the Speaker adjourned the Question Hour and allowed the discussion to proceed following the approval of the House for this.
Pant informed the House that the two Army officers from Dehradun, namely Major Chitresh Bisht and Major Vibhuti Dhaundiyal made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the country and made the nation proud.
While Major Chitresh Bisht was martyred when he was defusing an explosive device, Major Vibhuti Dhaundiyal was martyred while fighting terrorists. Along with him, three other army men also lost their lives.
Leader of the Opposition Indira Hridayesh and PCC Chief Pritam Singh, Surendra Singh Jena, Ganesh Joshi, Govind Singh Kunjwal, Karan Mahra and Munna Singh Chauhan also paid tributes to the martyrs, following which two minutes of silence was observed at the instruction of Speaker Prem Chand Aggarwal in the honour of the martyrs.
After this, the House was adjourned till 12.20 p.m. and when the House sat again, the Congress members remained absent. They were absent even during the budget presentation in the post lunch sitting of the House.


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GUWAHATI, April 30: A felicitation program was conducted at the Assam Olympic Association office today on the occasion of 2nd Foundation day of Assam Sports Journalists’ Welfare Association. In this programme General Secretary of Assam Boxing Association Hemanta Kalita and President of Assam Archery Association Jayanta Baruah has made an urge to the government to award a sum of Rs 1 Crore to London Olympic qualifiers Shiva Thapa and Jayanta Talukdar on achieving medals.
In this occasion parents of both Olympic Qualifiers, the coach of the under-19 National Women’s Cricket champion – Assam team along with the coach of the National Sub-Junior Football champion team were felicitated. Coach of the Assam Police football team Tosen Bora could not be present at the venue due to bad health.
Inter-Railway Football Champion, NF Railway’s coach Kishore Chetry, Mir Iqbal Trophy Sub-Junior Football Championship winner Assam team’s coach Subir Dey, coach of the Under-14 Football Festival Champion team Siva Gogoi, National Women’s Cricket champion team Assam’s coach Sushanta Chakrabarty, parents of Siva Thapa – Padam Thapa and Gome Thapa, parents of Jayanta Talukdar – Ranjan Talukdar and Satyavati Talukdar, President of Assam Boxing Association Kalikanta Boro, General Secretary Hemanta Talukdar and President of Assam Archery Association Jayanta Boro were all present at the venue.
The annual general meeting of the Assam Sports Journalists’ Association was also conducted before the felicitation programme. The future working of the association was discussed in the meeting.


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Dance on the Moon
A Different Kind of Human
On her third album, Norwegian singer-songwriter and electronic producer Aurora Aksnes celebrates individual imperfection and the quest to evolve. “We have come here for you,” she chants on the title track, imagining aliens on a mothership retrieving someone too “pure” for this world so they can live in contentment. It’s at once wide-eyed science fiction and a grand metaphor worthy of Kate Bush, and AURORA is particularly good at putting intriguing interpretations into conversation with each other. Raised in the forested countryside on Norway’s west coast, the musician and vocalist creates synthesizer parts that burble, build, and ultimately stand unbowed—opening track “The River” reaches a panoramic sweep as the layered vocal parts intertwine. There are hints of Robyn’s coolly contained judgments and Bjork’s nature-infused grooves, but AURORA’s follow-up to 2018’s Infections of a Different Kind (Step I) has a distinct mix of mood and momentum that reaches a peak on the environmental elegy “The Seed.” The album is often uplifting, stemming from a purposeful outlook that makes these songs feel like they’re the soundtrack to life’s turning points.


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Arthur Phillips has been called “one of the best writers in America” by the Washington Post.
His new novel, “The Song Is You,” was called “incandescent” and richly human” by the Washington Post. Adds the New York Times: “His maniacally brainy (brainiacal?) narrative voice seems to have been steeped in and tempered by the romance of all the songs that permeate the story, songs both embedded and overt, real and invented.”
His first novel, “Prague,” was a national bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book, won the Los Angeles Times/Art Seidenbaum prize for best first novel, and has been translated into 11 languages.
Its follow-up, “The Egyptologist,” was a U.S. and international bestseller, published in 21 countries. It was a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Pick.
His third novel, “Angelica,” was described by the New Yorker as “a spectacular, ever-proliferating tale of mingled motives, psychological menace, and delicately told crises of appetite and loneliness.” USA Today called it a “masterpiece.”
He lives in New York with his wife and two sons.
Visit him online at www.arthurphillips.info.

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Mike Tyson Bit Off Evander Holyfield’s Ear 20 Years Ago Today
June, 28, 1997 – ‘The Bite Fight.’
Even if you didn’t watch boxing in the 90s, you likely remember the bite heard ’round the world. Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield fight in Las Vegas. Ya know, the fight when Tyson decided to make a snack out of Holyfield’s right ear.
Here’s the famous bite.
Yahoo Sports also did a Lego reenactment if you care to watch.
It wasn’t until last year when Tyson went on Oprah’s show and gave a sincere public apology to Holyfield.
However, Fox Sports was able to get the two boxers together four years ago to talk about what happened. You can see them laughing about it now, which is crazy considering it was anything but a laughing matter in ’97.
That same year the two even teamed up for this genius Footlocker commercial where Tyson “gives back’ Evander’s ear.
What can we learn from this? Possibly that even the most machismo of men can be sincerely and brutally honest, even if it comes with giving a humble apology while throwing in some deprecating humor.
Josh Helmuth is the editor of Crave Sports.


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I am thrilled that I Have No Secrets has won ten awards, with Girl in the Window winning two and one so far for Things the Eye Can't See!
My books are mysteries/thrillers and the protagonists have disabilities/health issues including cerebral palsy, M.E. and visual impairment. I have experience of M.E. and have also worked with disabled people and I do very thorough research. I've had very positive reactions from people with disabilities who have never seen themselves in books and from people who feel they have new awareness due to reading my books.
I Have No Secrets has been used by a number of schools as a 'Whole School' or 'Whole Year' Read and I am happy to support schools who choose to use my books in this way. More information about this can be found on my website: www.pennyjoelson.co.uk
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As well as school visits I have spoken at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Jersey Literary Festival, KidsList Cologne and at the SLA Librarian's Conference.
I teach adults who want to write children's books so can also offer workshops and talks for adult groups including teachers and librarians who might like to try their hand at writing for children!
I still have limited availability for the week of World Book Day 2024! I am also open to residencies or longer term involvement with a school.
We spent a delightful afternoon with Penny at KGGS. I thought Penny's choice of reading from I Have No Secrets hit just the right spot, the talk was well paced and interesting. The students asked lots of questions and were clearly engaged. We also sold a lot of books. The combination of thriller/protagonists with disabilities works well in highlighting diversity issues in schools.
Thank you so much for a wonderful morning, we thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and listening to your fascinating presentations, and the extracts from your books! Thank you also for raising our awareness of people and characters with communicative disabilities, representation is so important and we really learned a lot from your work!
I am pleased to say that Penny Joelson came to The Chalfonts Community College on Thursday 23rd February and gave a fantastic presentation to 295 Year 7, 8 and 9 students. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and they gave some great feedback on a Survey Monkey that was sent out to them. She also did a workshop with 35 students and this was also a huge success. The students enjoyed it. I would not hesitate to recommend her to other schools. Kind regards, Elaine.


The 2015 Acura TSX model is based on the Honda Accord. The Acura is in the process of remodeling, and correspondingly more information about the 2015 Acura TSX appears. Presentation of the market is scheduled for next summer, and the successor TL models remain attractive as the Honda model, is based on the new model Accord. In future, only three Acura sedans produced and will 2015 Acura ILX, 2015 Acura RL and 2015 Acura TLX models. A new generation of model Acura TLX is already deep in the testing phase and will assume the presentation Auto Show in Detroit in January.
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Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and we’ve got chocolate on our mind! This recipe for No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Tarts is decadent and luscious, but completely clean (no dairy, soy or refined sugars here!)
Besides being healthier than regular chocolate, these adorable mini tarts actually contain superfoods like coconut oil, maca powder and cacao. According to Medical News Today, maca has been shown to improve mood and increase energy, and both coconut oil and cacao are known for their many health benefits, including lots of heart-healthy antioxidants! What could be better for Valentine’s day (or every day :)?
Let us know if you love these, and be sure to tag @gr8nola in any recipes for a chance to be featured!
No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Tarts
Makes: 22-24 mini tarts
- 6 dates, soaked in hot water to soften and pits removed
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1.5 cups gr8nola, any flavor (We recommend our Matcha Green Tea gr8nola for a super yummy twist!)
- 1.5 cups walnuts (pecans work, too)
- Pinch of sea salt
- ⅛ tsp maca powder, optional
- 1 cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- 8 Tbs maple syrup
Crust: Using a food processor, blitz together the walnuts and gr8nola into a crumbly mixture. Next, add the coconut oil, sea salt, maca if using, and dates. Blend for 1-2 minutes until mixture comes together to form a sticky, dough-like texture (if your food processor is too small, you can do this process in stages and hand mix the ingredients in a bowl).
Prepare two muffin tins with liners, then drop a rounded tablespoon of the dough into each liner and use your fingers to push the dough into a flat layer. If it’s very hot in your kitchen, you might want to pop these in the refrigerator while you work on the chocolate filling.
Chocolate filling: In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix together the ingredients for a clean dairy-free chocolate. Pour the mixture over the gr8nola layer, using about 1 Tbs of chocolate for each tart. Use a spoon to spread the chocolate to the edges of the liners if needed. If desired, top with freeze dried strawberries, more gr8nola, nuts, chia or coconut!
Your turn: What clean recipes are you trying? Let us know and don’t forget to check out our other recipes for fun, healthy ideas!

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I've started decorating a little, but I don't have very much...I put this sweet cinnamon-scented heart on our back door.
Last year I created this Valentine's Day version of subway art.
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MAN eTruck, the very first electric truck ever designed and produced by MAN, is going to be a success. According to the news released by the Bavarian manufacturer, 700 orders and order requests have already been received for the MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS, with the “Limited Edition” of the 2024 model year almost sold out already.
Indeed, the majority of the above mentioned orders are for large-scale production, which will start at the MAN plant in Munich in 2025. The new MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS are characterized by a high degree of variability in battery configuration with a choice of three to six battery packs. This means that the optimum vehicle configuration in terms of range, payload and charging time can be selected for every application characteristic.
MAN eTruck, some of the main technical features
Moreover, with six battery packs, two of which are installed under the cab and up to four more on the side of the vehicle frame, the eTGX and eTGS offer up to 480 kWh of usable battery capacity for daily ranges of up to 800 km. In addition to the CCS standard with up to 375 kW, MAN has been offering the even more powerful megawatt charging standard (MCS) for fast intermediate charging during breaks from driving.
The plan of the Bavarian manufacturer is for half of all new MAN trucks delivered in Europe to be electrically powered by 2030. “We are delighted that the new MAN electric truck has been so well received by our customers right from the start. The unique, modular battery concept, which offers the right compromise between range and payload for every application and enables all common types of superstructures, certainly contributes to this. The right vehicles for the drive turnaround in road freight transport are therefore here and will be rolling out to the first customers this year! Both the commercial vehicle industry and large parts of the logistics sector are ready to make a decisive contribution to the fight against climate change. However, we urgently need the right public charging infrastructure so that CO2-neutral freight transport on the road can pick up speed and customers are not disillusioned by the initial euphoria”, said Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus.
The crucial issue of charging infrastructure
“As part of the TRATON GROUP, MAN, together with the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, is already involved in the Milence joint venture, which aims to set up at least 1700 high-performance and megawatt charging points for commercial vehicles across Europe. However, we need at least 50,000 charging points in Europe by 2030 in order to make a consistent transition. All players from politics and the energy sector are therefore now called upon to work together to achieve this important contribution to the climate targets”, Vlaskamp continued.


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Once a year, an aristocratic Austrian family holds a traditional feast at which masters and servants trade places. A troupe of actors (including cult cabaret artist Ingrid Caven) are hired to entertain the guests, performing fragments from the “cultural scrap heap”: GONE WITH THE WIND, Madame Bovary, Tennessee Williams, Swan Lake. The decadent proceedings take on a dangerous edge when the actors incite the servants to revolt against their masters-but is the Revolution also part of the act?
Director: Daniel Schmid. AKA Tonight or Never
Writer: Daniel Schmid.
Stars: Ingrid Caven, Voli Gelier, Peter Chatel, Igor Josza, Peter Kern, Béatrice Stoll, Rosemarie Heinikel, Harry Baer, Viktor Latscha, Irene Olgiatti, Peter-Christian Berner, Anna Fadda, Léonie Küng, Angelika Prosa, Liz Panama, Bohoumil Octabecz, Silvio Pasquarelli, Peter Hartmann.