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it has been quite a shock to discover just how much Dyscalculia has affected my life when I’ve stopped to think about it.
For Poetry Day my friend the poet, hula hooper, and secret mermaid Hoops a Dayzee has written this exclusively for us – enjoy!
Not since the phenomenon that was The Curious Tale of the Dog in The Night Time by Mark Haddon has a book grabbed me in quite the same way.
I asked Nicky to tell me all about her superpower of being different “to me spectrum means diversity, it is a scale in which autism is measured and that scale is large".
So I thought it would be a bit of fun now that my Out of Your Head and Onto The Page…
For all those who access their inspiration visually, here are some picture writing prompts, work through them one by one
all you need to do is follow them step by step, to fulfil your writing dreams. How exciting is that?
Trying to work out whether I want to strike out into the outside world after lockdown, and finding out that I don’t, and have, to my surprise turned into quite the hermit.
writers block can be a real issue for anyone who writes, whether that’s books, articles, blogs, or talks. Anything that involves you having to translate the myriad wonders of your mind, into simple words that you can put on a page is bound to be tricky isn’t it?
this book will make you laugh, and give a sigh of relief that you aren't the clumsiest and scattiest person in the world after all.


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Erik Wahl, then 7, hadn’t yet had his imagination captured by a team sport. But when the Toronto Blue Jays started to have a spectacular season last year, that began to change.
His dad, Andrew Wahl, has been a big Jays fan his whole life.
“We don’t have cable so normally I don’t watch the games. I listen on the radio and follow them through online media,” says Wahl.
“But when it came down to the final stretch I paid for access to MLB TV and we started watching as a family and following along. I got my entire family on the bandwagon.”
Soon Erik knew a bunch of the players’ names, and when asked if he might like to give the game a whirl, the answer was yes. Wahl took his son, now 8, to check out the indoor practice facility of the Mississauga North Baseball Association (MNBA), where Erik was taken in by the batting cages, pitching mounds and word that the Jays’ own Dalton Pompey had spent time with the club. He’s spent the winter doing one of MNBA’s indoor programs and starts rookie ball in May.
Erik is certainly not the only kid to get swept up by the Blue Jays’ great season and then take up baseball as a result.
“We’re 62 per cent over our registration from last year,” says Doug McWilliams, registrar for Mississauga North. “It’s been phenomenal, right from the end of the MLB season last year. Usually there’s a quiet period, but it’s been crazy busy non-stop since the end of the playoffs and right through the winter.”
And it’s not the first time this has happened.
“When the Jays won the World Series in 1992 and 1993 we saw the same uptake in registration,” says Alan Waffle, president of the Royal York Baseball League. “When they do well, all of the organizations do well. When the Jays get into the playoffs, it really changes the outlook of younger kids and parents.”
While most of Royal York’s programs were wrapped up well before the end of MLB season, Jays fever was already apparent based on interest in rep and select tryouts, held in the fall.
“We had an unusual number of boys and girls come out and try out for the rep and select teams,” says Waffle.
Julia Oosterman’s youngest daughter, Quinn — a spunky, red-headed lefty, now 6 — has also taken up ball as a result of the Blue Jays.
“Last year, when the Jays were all the rage, all her classmates and everyone, everywhere, was talking baseball. At 5, that was probably her first real introduction to it,” says Oosterman, who lives in Oakville. “So, we took out her pink glove (passed from another sister) and started playing in the backyard. When she discovered that she was a ‘switch hitter’ she was over the moon. She asked me to sign her up for T-ball and we did. The rest is history.”

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In our last post, we introduced the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and talked briefly about the imaging and healthcare applications for that part of the spectrum. Now let’s discuss the optical properties of infrared materials–how materials transmit, focus, or reflect infrared light–and why different materials may be better suited to various optical applications.
It’s time to jump into the world of technical terms and equations that describe these properties.
And hopefully you will become “curiouser and curiouser…”
Pure fused silica (SiO2) glass transmits (allows to pass through) light all the way from the ultraviolet through the near-IR, but absorbs almost all light above 2 microns (2000 nm).
Whether you want to see the world outside your house through a window on a sunny day (visible light), or send an email across the ocean (near infrared), the material that is best for transmitting the wavelengths of light used in these applications is silica glass.
Using a technique called spectrophotometry, you can see the full transmission window of silica glass in the UV, visible, and infrared (IR) in the first graph. This material lets more than 90% of the light through over this wide range of wavelengths.
In the next graph, we compare the transmission of silica and one of the glasses our company produces, IRRADIANCETM CLASSIC-6 chalcogenide glass, which does not transmit at all in the visible but transmits light out to 18 microns (this is the far-infrared region).
This difference in transmission is even easier to see if you compare a visible photograph of our CLASSIC-6 glass (it looks metallic, doesn’t it?) to a photograph taken with an infrared camera (now you can see through it!).
The glass transmits the infrared light so you can see the image behind the material. This chalcogenide glass is the material of choice for many of those infrared applications we talked about in the last post.
The refractive index (or, often, just index) of an optical material is a measure of how much that material slows light as it passes through. The equation that describes the relationship between refractive index and the velocity of light is
where n is the refractive index of the material, c is the velocity of light in vacuum, and v is the velocity of light in the material.
The refractive index of an optical material is critical for optical designers, because the refractive index determines how the material reflects, refracts, and disperses light as it moves through materials like glass at different wavelengths and at varying temperatures.
where R is the reflection coefficient, n1 is the index of the air (~1), and n2 is the index of the optical material.
The refractive index of fused silica is ~1.5 in the visible spectrum, which leads to a 4% reflection of light at a glass surface. This is why you can see a ghostly reflection of yourself in very clean window glass, and why the pure fused silica only has a 92% transmission in the graphs above. (There are two surfaces, each reflecting 4% for each window or lens.)
In contrast, the chalcogenide glass composition, CLASSIC-6, has a refractive index of 2.8, meaning that more than 20% of the light is reflected from each surface, leading to a loss of almost 40% in reflected light. This high refractive index makes anti-reflective (AR) coatings important for infrared applications.
Refraction is the process of the light ray (or beam) bending as it moves from air into an optical material. This process sounds complicated, but has been experienced by anyone who’s ever played in the water. The reason that rocks or fish aren’t where they “seem” to be in the water is that the light has been bent as it leaves the water, giving you a false perspective.
The path that the light travels is bent according to Snell’s law, which says:
where n1 and n2 are the indexes of the water and air, and θ1 and θ1 are the angles of the light ray measured to the plane perpendicular to the water surface.
Dispersion is a description of the wavelength dependence of the refractive index of a material. As the wavelength (usually represented by the Greek letter lamba or λ) of light increases, the refractive index of a material typically decreases.
This change in index is especially important to consider in broadband optical applications, where the change in index may cause changing wavelengths to behave differently in your optic–all the “colors” will not focus to the same point, resulting in distortion in the image (known as chromatic abberation).
This next figure shows the refractive index dispersion for IRG’s CLASSIC-6 glass, showing how the index starts high at lower wavelengths, and then rapidly drops off before starting to flatten out at longer wavelengths. This low refractive index change at wavelengths of interest (like the mid-wave infrared of 8-12 micrometers) means that lens systems can be designed to operate over all these wavelengths. Images are clear no matter what wavelength of light in that range is entering the optical system.
This same dispersion behavior is seen in essentially all optical materials, and is the reason that a glass prism splits light into a rainbow of color. The shorter wavelengths (the blue light) experience a different refractive index than the longer wavelengths (the red light). As a result the beam of white light splits into its component parts (the spectrum) as it passes through the prism.
The final factor that impacts the refractive index is the temperature dependence of the refractive index, or dn/dT (optical designers will call this the thermo-optic coefficient). This factor isn’t as important if you work in a nicely-controlled laboratory space, but for those applications with demanding environmental consideration (e.g. spaceflight), understanding how the refractive index of the material changes with temperature can be mission-critical.
You can sometimes see a change in the refractive index of air in really hot environments, like in the heat trail of a jet plane.
Another example of this is a mirage–a naturally occurring phenomenon that is caused by this change in the refractive index of hot air versus cold air. As the temperature of the air varies, the light bends differently through the air due to this difference in refractive index of the air at changing temperatures.
In complex IR optical systems, the dn/dT of germanium, a commonly used infrared crystal, is 396 ppm/°C. This means that a change of 25 °C in operating temperature can lead to a refractive index change of 0.01–which is enough to throw off most optical systems. In contrast, chalcogenide glasses typically exhibit low dispersion in comparison to germanium.
For many infrared optical applications, IRRADIANCETM CLASSIC-6 chalcogenide glass provides high transmission (with anti-reflective coatings), low dn/dT (change in refractive index with temperature), and small dispersion (chromatic distortion).
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The following essay was written by Daniel Caracheo Teniente. Daniel is a senior at Davenport University in Grand Rapids and an Immigrant Rights organizer with Michigan United. Since 2014, June has marked Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States. This month encourages us to reflect on our history as a nation of immigrants, appreciate the ways in which immigration enriches […]Read more ›
UPDATED: You can’t shame the shameless: Take the fight over Trump’s immigration atrocities to members of Congress
“I did try and fuck her. She was married… I moved on her like a bitch.” “You can do anything. Grab ’em by the pussy. You can do anything.” “[John McCain]’s not a war hero. I like people who weren’t captured.” “If Hillary Clinton can’t satisfy her husband what makes her think she can satisfy the country?” “[Kim Jong Un] […]Read more ›
Trump’s fascist dehumanizing of Mexican criminals paves the way to treating all immigrants inhumanely, calls them “animals” 10 times in one press release
There are a variety of definitions of “dehumanization” but this one is as succinct as I have seen: Dehumanization is the psychological process of demonizing the enemy, making them seem less than human and hence not worthy of humane treatment. This can lead to increased violence, human rights violations, war crimes, and genocide. History is rife with this demonizing of […]Read more ›
PHOTOS/VIDEO: >2,000 protest Pr*s. Trump and his fascist immigration/refugee policies at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
A protest of Pr*sident Donald Trump’s fascist anti-immigrant and anti-refugee Executive Orders at Detroit Metro Airport tonight drew over 2,000 people spread out across two levels of the Macnamara Terminal and completely filling half of the baggage claim area. The permitted protest started at 4:00 p.m. and was slated to end at 6:00 p.m. However, it was well past 6:30 […]Read more ›
Today, back on his “Look, I can read stiltedly from a teleprompter” pivot, Donald Trump laid out one of the most extreme foreign policy proposals since the Cold War. His new policy – what he calls “extreme vetting” – would force immigrants to take an ideology test to see if they are worthy of being in America. The deep, twisted, […]Read more ›
Extraordinary organizing effort to assist undocumented immigrants impacted by the #FlintWaterCrisis needs YOUR help
Art Reyes III is Director of Training and Leadership Development at Center for Popular Democracy. He along with the Genesee County Hispanic Latino Collaborative and a powerful group of organizers from around the country are working in Flint to be sure undocumented immigrants in Flint are getting the help they need in the midst of the water crisis there. The […]Read more ›
If Congressman Upton can do the right thing, so can Senators Peters and Stabenow People who complain about immigration often say they just want people to come to this country “the right way.” Well, here is a chance to support someone who has done everything he was supposed to and may nonetheless be deported on Christmas Eve. Despite the fact […]Read more ›
Rick Santorum’s grandfather came to America in 1923 as an immigrant but that fact does not deter him from thinking that we have a big problem in this country that’s “almost as bad” as illegal immigration. The problem, according to Santorum, is LEGAL immigration. According to Santorum, all those legal immigrants coming into America are taking the jobs meant for […]Read more ›
Yup, regular as clockwork, there are already FB memes going around about Boston Marathon massacre bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev becoming a U.S. citizen on 9/11 last year, as if this somehow “proves” a damned thing about immigration policy. Plus, of course, “Muslim” blah blah blah. Of course, the reality is that there are plenty of home-grown pieces of crap of […]Read more ›
As the national Republicans court immigrant voters with immigration reform, Michigan Republicans work to alienate them
A winning strategy…for Democrats
As national Republicans are working hard to reverse the trend of Hispanic voters leaving their party in droves, Republicans in Michigan seemed bound and determined to do just the opposite. In what is a seemingly never ending push to solve problems that do not exist, Republican state Senator Joe Hune has introduced legislation to bar undocumented immigrants from obtaining any government benefits. There are already laws on the books to prevent this, but that is irrelevant when a good sound bite full of empty symbolism is in the making.
Hune’s justification is nearly comical. Read it and much more after the jump.Read more ›
Oh, yeah, that’ll win ’em over, Mitt
I think it’s time Mitt Romney quit pretending that he’s going to get any sort of appreciable percentage of the Latino vote in November. On top of the already abysmal record on immigration issues that Republicans in general have, Mitt himself has yet to establish himself as a friend to Latinos in any way.
However, this week, a lawsuit being filed by one of his immigration advisors against the Obama administration should just about put the final nail in that particular coffin.
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Well-loved home-baked cakes are dependably scrumptious and made with little fuss. AllanBakes Really Good No-Nonsense Cakes serves up a collection of seriously delicious cakes that can be baked effortlessly at home. Indulge in luscious treats such as molten lava cake, berries and cream shortcake, and the rich coffee cream cheese pound cake, or try the unusual black pepper cake. Allan’s no-frills approach keeps his recipes easy to understand. A guide on using baking tools ensures that baking these treats will be fun and fuss-free. Be it a special occasion or a quiet afternoon treat, there is always room for a slice or two of Allan’s honestly good creations.
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Copyright Year: 2018
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
On The Road...some frustrations and a lot of FUN!!
I've been having a wonderful time on our Road Trip, but a difficult time with Blogging! I bought an ipad for the trip in hopes of keeping my blog going while traveling.Trying to get the ipad to post PHOTOS on my blog is yet to be learned. Several Apps purchased, none mastered!
I am keeping an art journal and have in fact drawn every day of our five days out so far. The above photo was Day ONE second page of journal.
My next problem has been uploading photos to my Web Albums while here in COLORADO on day five at my cousin's home using her COMPUTER. The card reader took off all photos but only uploaded some to my web album.
And only ONE drawn page of 11 done so far! So you may have to wait until I get home to my own computer to see the art I am drawing daily.
I did find another GOOD REASON for putting out so much moola for that IPAD, as I discovered using something called FACE TIME and got to SEE my grand daughter in Portland, OREGON today LIVE! And hear her say her first word: "BEAR" and see her CRAWL. That is the best reason in the world for owning such a device!
Since I cannot send drawings I can at least show you some of the road trip and our adventures via photos:
But I like drawing better.
I hope I can link this to PPF, but I apologize, as I won't be able to get to every one's blogs this week for the next several as we are adventuring. I will when we return home I promise!

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What does an escape room Game Master do? The main purpose of the job is to run escape games and ensure the best possible customer experience from the moment the customer arrives. This includes ensuring that games are properly prepared and that a safe and appropriate environment is always maintained. 1.
What is the difference between GM and DM? Game Master (GM) is a generic term for the person who’s running the game. Some games have their own name for that role — Dungeon Master is the term Dungeons & Dragons uses. It’s even a Wizards of the Coast trademark. (Yes, really.)
What does a Gamemaster do? Game Masters are involved in the planning of gaming events. You will be the first person that players contact if they have a question about the game they are playing. Game Masters also find and fix bugs and issues to create the best gaming experience for the user.
Does Gamemaster exist? A gamemaster (GM; also known as game master, game manager, game moderator, referee, or storyteller) is a person who acts as an organizer, officiant for regarding rules, arbitrator, and moderator for a multiplayer role-playing game.
What does an escape room Game Master do? – Related Questions
Who made Gamemaster?
The Gamemaster Series of board games consists of five war simulation games released by the game company Milton Bradley beginning in 1984.
How do you become a Game Master?
The qualifications that you need to become a game master include an understanding of the game with which you work, communication skills, and the ability to moderate during disputes. Employers expect an in-depth knowledge of the rules, and you should know how rules have changed between editions.
How much does a game master make?
The average Game Master salary is $49,083 as of Septem, but the salary range typically falls between $42,139 and $56,188. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
What happened to the game master?
GamesMaster is a British television programme which originally aired on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998. In 2021, it returned for a new series on YouTube and E4. It was the first UK television programme dedicated to video games.
Is the game master real Rebecca?
About the Author. Matt and Rebecca Zamolo, the stars and creators of the mega-popular Game Master Network, are two of the most popular YouTubers in the world.
Who is the game master in real life?
More videos on YouTube. Rebecca Zamolo has millions of subscribers on YouTube and billions of views. She tells Carlos Amezcua of BEONDTV why she launched her new app “The Game Master Network”, and how her videos are made to feel like an escape room in real life.
Who’s behind Darwin’s game?
Shidou Izaya (至道 イザヤ), usually referred to as the Game Master (ゲームマスター) or N, was a mysterious man who made the Darwin’s Game app.
How old do you have to be to be a Game Master?
Anyone can be a DungeonMaster—or in non-D&D games, GameMaster—irrespective of age. When D&D was first published in the 70s, there were literally tens of thousands of minors who were thrust into the role of DM for their buddies.

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ERIC Number: ED031567
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Publication Date: 1968
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Summaries of Studies in Agricultural Education, 1963-1965.
American Vocational Association, Washington, DC. Committee on Research in Agricultural Education.
Abstracts of 151 studies completed in agricultural education during the 1963-65 academic years are included in this annotated bibliography. Criteria used by the research committee of the Agricultural Education Division of the American Vocational Association in selecting studies for publication were: (1) The study contributed significantly to the solution of problems in agricultural education, (2) The study employed an adequate design, used appropriate procedures, and involved sufficient data which were effectively summarized and resulted in justifiable conclusions, (3) The study has been published in a professional journal, is available for loan from a university library, or is available from a state department of education, and (4) The study reported staff research or research submitted as a thesis or dissertation for a graduate degree. Only those studies were included in which inferences were drawn applicable to areas or regions broader than local communities. Each abstract contains a bibliographic entry, the purpose of the study, the method, and findings. Studies are indexed by subject areas. [Not available in hard copy due to marginal legibility of original document.] (CH)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Agricultural Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research, Masters Theses, Publications, Research Projects
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Authoring Institution: American Vocational Association, Washington, DC. Committee on Research in Agricultural Education.

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A Dallas County jury has found the manager of a city-owned animal shelter not guilty of charges related to the neglect and death of a cat within a wall of the facility.
Tyrone McGill, 61, was accused of knowingly and recklessly torturing the cat, who survived trapped in the wall for two weeks before dying in May 2010. Employees testified that McGill said he would take care of freeing the cat and that he prevented them from rescuing it by threatening their jobs.
After state District Judge Gracie Lewis read the jury’s verdict, McGill sat down at the defense table, removed his glasses and wiped tears from his eyes as he rocked back and forth. After composing himself, he embraced his family saying, “Thank God, thank God.”
Had he been convicted, McGill faced up to two years in a state jail.
Jurors left without commenting. But Dallas County prosecutor David Alex said that in a brief conversation he had with jurors, they said they had a difficult time during their four hours of deliberations deciding whether McGill prevented the cat’s rescue and caused it to be tortured.
“You split hairs when you talk about preventing vs. allowing,” said Alex. Preventing the rescue of the cat would be criminal, he said. “They said it was tough.”
Employees testified that McGill threatened their jobs if they cut a hole in the wall to remove the cat because to do so would be destroying city property. During closing arguments in a packed courtroom, Alex said McGill ran the shelter with “fear, intimidation and cover-up.”
It is unclear if the fact that others in the shelter also did not free the trapped cat played a role in the jury’s decision.
After the verdict, McGill, who has been on paid leave from the city, said he looks forward to returning to work. City officials could not be reached for comment Thursday about whether he would continue working for the city. McGill, a Vietnam veteran, first started with Dallas as a water meter reader in 1993.
“I help people. That’s what I do,” he said. “I love animals and people.”
When asked after the trial ended whether he would do anything differently if he had a chance to revisit his actions when the cat was in the wall, McGill declined to comment.
McGill had earlier testified that he never heard the escaped, feral cat scratching and meowing in the shelter wall near the bathrooms and break room. He also testified that another cat fell from the ceiling and he believed that animal was the one that may have been in the wall.
When the odor of the cat’s decaying body began filling the shelter, it was removed from the wall at the same place where employees testified they had heard it suffering as it remained trapped.
During closing arguments, Alex and prosecutor Brandon Birmingham urged jurors to convict McGill, saying he should have protected the cat.
“That cat in the wall deserves as much protection as a cute kitty or cute puppy,” Birmingham told jurors. “Feral cats deserve protection, too.”
Defense attorneys Anthony Lyons and Remeko Edwards said in closing arguments that prosecutors failed to prove their case. He questioned why there was no necropsy on the cat. The cat was examined and photographed by an animal cruelty investigator but not preserved.
“They haven’t proven cause of death,” Lyons said. “Where is the cat? This is a criminal case. That cat is evidence.”
The cat’s death exposed questionable policies and management within the shelter, said Jonnie England, a longtime animal rights advocate who attended the trial. Many changes have since been made, she said.
“It made [the city] sit up and take notice that changes needed to be made,” England said. She said that the shelter is now run with compassion. “That was what was missing.”
England said she was surprised by the verdict, saying she thought there was enough evidence to convict.
McGill, England said, “is not a bad man. He just lost sight of the mission.”


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Amid the fear and doubt surrounding the future of the Eurozone, business growth in the economic bloc has reached a seven-month high.
With any reading above 50 indicating growth, the Markit purchasing managers’ index score was 53.7 for February, which, although lower than the 53.9 given in a flash estimate last month, is still above January’s 52.7.
There was a rise too in the composite index, a measure combining both industry and service sector readings. It rose to 53.3 from 52.6.
Why it’s interesting
There are a few reasons these figures are eye-catching. For the first time since April last year, there was growth across each of the Eurozone’s four largest economies: Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
By country, the fastest growers were Ireland (60.7) and Spain (56). Germany, France, and Italy also grew, at 53.8, 52.2 and 51.0 respectively. France would have been hopping for joy: 52.2 is its highest score for 42 months and the strongest growth in both output and new business since August 2011. The green shoots were made greener by news the scores were boosted by a rise in new business for the bloc as a whole.
There is a lot of optimism in the survey too. Not since May 2011 have business expectations scored higher than this month's 64.1.
Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit, said:
There were clear signs of the Eurozone economy reviving in February, with stronger inflows of new business and rising business confidence suggesting growth should continue to pick up in March.
The increasingly positive survey data put the region’s GDP on course to grow by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter.
With fears of a Grexit fading, it’s good to have some positive news about the Eurozone economy. The apple cart is on far from on a smooth path – unemployment is still high at 11.2 per cent – but business confidence is a welcome sign indeed.


The sharper KTM 990 SM R, considering it has the power-to-weight ratio of BMW's substantial, cupboard-clad K1200GT, the KTM 990 SM R couldn't be further away from the full blown tourer. Lively is an understatement: the KTM 990 SM R rotates around its rear spindle without provocation in low gears; leaps off crests you haven't even registered; dances across imperfections; and tips from upright to peg-down quickly enough to make you whoop. The KTM 990 SM R is so deliriously, wonderfully frantic it should display warnings: 'People with heart conditions and anyone prone to soiling themselves should not ride this motorcycle,'
But then the 990 SM R is based on KTM's crazy-sensible 990 SM - possibly the finest cocktail of usability, practicality and daft grin stupidity to escape captivity. A firm Motorcycle Thailand favorite, the KTM 990 SM R's ridiculously easy wheelies, immediate handling and rider involvement are almost completely balanced by proper pillion accommodation, an easy 282 kilometer fuel tank range, a superb headlight, adjustable controls and sumptuous ride quality. The KTM 990 SM R is devilishly good on the Thai roads.
For the hopped-up KTM 990 SM R the bias is firmly on going faster. Suspension is revised, with a fancy low-friction coating on the fork sliders and shock damper rod, less travel and firmer settings. Chassis geometry is slightly racier too, with a steeper rake, less trail and shorter wheelbase for even quicker handling. There are lighter, forged Marchesini wheels too, plus Brembo Monobloc brake calipers swiped from the RC8 production line and slick-edged Pirelli Supercorsa tires. The KTM 990 SM R also uses a slimmer fuel tank with four liters less capacity, allowing riders to slip closer to the tapered bars and place more weight on the front for better feedback and control. Carbon fiber exhaust heat shield add a touch of... well, carbon. The claimed wet weight, minus fuel, is down by 2 kilogram to 189kg – with a brimmed tank that should be around 200kg, some 13kg less than the new Yamaha YZF-R1.
These changes clearly don't create a perfect cruiser. Using an industrial jet wash as a bidet would be more appealing. Instead, they aim the KTM 990 SM R at 'sports and track riding' – KTM reckon the motorcycle offers the purest riding pleasure, their literature trumpeting about 'mean braking drifts with reliable front wheel steer' and 'leaping from a tilt onto its rear wheel'.
For those of us less prone to sideways frolics, this all translates to a motorcycle that's sharper and more aggressive. But it's not immediately apparent on the road, as the KTM 990 SM R retains all the elements that make the base KTM 990 SM so alluring.


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The stunning actress Anumol looks breathtaking in a traditional Kerala saree, and we are totally gushing over it. She looked gorgeous in a white Kerala saree with coloured bhuttas all over. The handloom saree was from Kuthampully Naithukada. The actress paired the saree with a contrast yellow blouse that featured embroidered motifs throughout the body.
Check out the pictures:
Anumol stuck to the ethnic style of her outfit and paired it with statement jhumkas and traditional bangles. She rounded out the look with partially pinned hair adorned with red flowers.
The actress looked like a vision in white as she perfectly personified the traditional Kerala look with her outfit.


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The title of the novel refers to the story's main antagonist, the Dark Lord Sauron, who had in an earlier age created the One Ring to rule the other Rings of Power as the ultimate weapon in his campaign to conquer and rule all of Middle-earth. From quiet beginnings in the Shire, a hobbit land not unlike the English countryside, the story ranges across Middle-earth, following the course of the War of the Ring through the eyes of its characters, not only the hobbits Frodo Baggins, Samwise "Sam" Gamgee, Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck and Peregrin "Pippin" Took, but also the hobbits' chief allies and travelling companions: the Men, Aragorn son of Arathorn, a Ranger of the North, and Boromir, a Captain of Gondor; Gimli son of Glóin, a Dwarf warrior; Legolas Greenleaf, an Elven prince; and Gandalf, a wizard.
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Tolkien's work has been the subject of extensive analysis of its themes and origins. Although a major work in itself, the story was only the last movement of a larger epic Tolkien had worked on since 1917, in a process he described as mythopoeia. Influences on this earlier work, and on the story of The Lord of the Rings, include philology, mythology, religion and the author's distaste for the effects of industrialization, as well as earlier fantasy works and Tolkien's experiences in World War I. The Lord of the Rings in its turn is considered to have had a great effect on modern fantasy; the impact of Tolkien's works is such that the use of the words "Tolkienian" and "Tolkienesque" have been recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary.
The enduring popularity of The Lord of the Rings has led to numerous references in popular culture, the founding of many societies by fans of Tolkien's works, and the publication of many books about Tolkien and his works. The Lord of the Rings has inspired, and continues to inspire, artwork, music, films and television, video games, board games, and subsequent literature. Award-winning adaptations of The Lord of the Rings have been made for radio, theatre, and film. In 2003, it was named Britain's best-loved novel of all time in the BBC's The Big Read.
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The magnificent focal pieces to end all focal pieces for The Lord of the Rings fan, this The Lord of the Rings Gollum on a Rock Life Size Statue measures a little over 4 1/2-feet tall with Gollum himself measuring 3 3/5-feet tall. Just imagine how awesome Gollum will look in your company foyer, gallery, conservatory, or home! If ever there were a conglomeration of circumstances that spelled out "must-have piece of art," this would be it. This fiberglass statue was sculpted by Weta Workshop sculptors Ben Hawker and Bill Hunt and created by the same artists who worked on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.
Tortured and wrought wretched by the lure of the One Ring, Gollum is a withered, piteous creature. Driven mad and twisted by his loss of the One Ring decades ago, he is compelled to haunt Middle-earth, searching everywhere for the only thing in the world he ever cared for, his "Precious". Ages 18 and up.
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Gollum Static Art Mini-Statue
Gollum is now an adorable mini-statue! This Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Gollum Static Art Mini-Statue features the "precious" obsessed character as an adorable stylized statue. While paying close attention to bring out Gollum's unique personality, the vivid colors of the paintwork is characteristic of the Static Arts mini style, and the skin and hair are very realistic. With a skinny body and a doe-eyed expression, this Gollum statuette is a "preciousss" addition to any collector's line up! Statue stands about 6-inches tall. Ages 15 and up.
The Hobbit Gollum Misty Mountains Figure with Collector Magazine #21
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A finely detailed miniature collectible, The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Bert the Troll Statue features the troll who thinks himself a cook, despite the protestation of his companions William and Tom. The Bert the Troll statue stands about 6 1/2-inches tall, sculpted by creature designer Andrew Baker, who made the conceptual designs for the trolls and other creatures in the movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Bert the Troll Statue measures 6 1/2-inches tall x 5 9/10-inches wide x 4 3/10-inches long. Ages 15 and up.
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Eaglemoss presents The Hobbit Galadriel At Rivendell Figure with Collector Magazine #17! The official figurine collection reproduces the filmmaker's vision in loving 1:25 scale. Every figurine is sculpted in incredible detail working from official reference material provided by the studio. This statue also includes a richly-illustrated collector's guide! Figure measures approximately 4-inches tall. Ages 14 and up.

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Genki Living in Irvine is Closed
Genki Living in Irvine, the Japanese crepe joint that was actually owned by Taiwanese, has closed.
It started offering their crepes, both savory (ham and cheese) and sweet (Nutella and banana), sometime around two years ago. I liked their takoyaki, in all their octopusiness. And they also made two kinds of okonomiyaki there.
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Washington, D.C. native Wale recently held a fan Q&A via Twitter, where he answered many questions concerning his music and time in the industry. During the discussion, one supporter questioned if the outspoken lyricist believes his “expressive” nature has stopped him from being mentioned among the best of his peers.
“Do you think your expressive passion for the music hurt/prevent you from being mentioned with the rest in your class?” the fan asked, with the Ambition rapper agreeing his past outbursts “hurt” him. He also added that him being “a dark skinned (not half white) rapper direct decent from Africa,” hurt his career as well.
Do you think your expressive passion for the music hurt/prevent you from being mentioned with the rest in your class? @Wale
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It hurt me greatly . Also me being a dark skinned (not half white) rapper direct decent from Africa did too .. but let’s not go there 🙃 https://t.co/L0V4NQFfpg
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Born and raised in Compton, California, Jessica Bennett began her career as an intern at The Oakland Post, and later, The Source Magazine. She went on to write for respected hip hop publications such as DJ Booth and Hip Hop DX before becoming the Urban Editor of pop culture website, Wetpaint.com. She joined Ebony as the Entertainment Editor August 2017. Bennett has interviewed such names as Vanessa Williams, Spike Lee, Tyra Banks, Forest Whitaker, Magic & Cookie Johnson and several others.


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Virgin is known for having pretty weird promotions that sound better than they actually are (wrote about them a few times) and this one is certainly no exception.
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Yes it says ‘eligible flights’ but nowhere does it say that this promotion is for domestic flights only. You just see this after registering for the offer.
You can access the details on the Velocity website under ‘Exclusive Offers’ (see here).
I received the targeted offer via email that included a link so should you be interested in this you can either try to visit their website above or monitor your email inbox. Keep in mind that judging by the wording this appears to be for inactive members who haven’t credited anything to their Velocity account for quite some time.
This could have been interesting if international flights were included as well but for domestic only I don’t see any benefit in my case especially since I had only one single domestic flight with them since 2012 from Perth to Sydney following a status match.
These are the Terms & Conditions displayed after my registration (dates don’t make any sense as it says 2017):
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The price of West Texas Intermediate crude fell as low as $79.78 US a barrel this week and the talk from Bay Street to Stephen Avenue has been about when — “it” seems to be off the table — the dramatic slide will derail the oil boom that’s become critical to Canada’s economy.
“Everybody is talking about it,” said Mike Kenyon, general manager in Canada for Calgary-based Packers Plus Energy Services, on Friday morning. “They’re talking, ‘What is the number where activity levels are going to fall off?’ Some people are saying they’re good to $60-$65 a barrel and others are saying activity levels are going to drop substantially if we go below $80.
“We’re hearing a lot of people’s opinions right now.”
After falling to its lowest level since June 2012 on Thursday, WTI rebounded to finish the week at $82.75. BMO Capital Markets chief economist Doug Porter said Friday even with the sell-off on the Toronto Stock Exchange “the single most important development for the Canadian economy is the deep drop in oil prices since the summer.”
The boom-and-bust cycles in the oil and gas industry are typically more pronounced in the service sector than with producers that hire drilling, water hauling and pressure-pumping companies that have historically ramped up, and down, staffing levels in line with activity.
Where prices go from here will be critical for oil and gas producers and service companies but research from a number of financial institutions this week indicated the impact in Western Canada could be less dramatic than the dire headlines would suggest.
Activity levels are almost universally forecast to decline in 2015 but nowhere near the precipitous fall off when oil and natural gas prices plunged five years ago. The number of wells drilled fell from 20,576 in 2008 to 8,261 the following year.
TD Economics forecasts the number of wells drilled will be down slightly from this year to 11,100 in 2015, although FirstEnergy Capital estimates there will be 10,200 new wells.
With companies like Packers Plus doing ever more hydraulic fractures on increasingly long horizontal wells, TD said the number of drilling days will increase slightly to 131,000 days in 2015. FirstEnergy is more pessimistic but predicted almost 114,000 drilling days in its revised forecast released Friday.
TD said more than 75 per cent of the wells will target oil reservoirs.
The growth in shale oil exploration in the U.S. — oil production is expected to reach a 45-year high next year — will be challenged with lower prices in an industry dependent on cash flow. However, Scotiabank said heavy oil — including western Canadian Select — has held up better than light grades such as WTI or globally traded Brent and the much-maligned oilsands crude blend is now “Canada’s strong card.”
“Narrower price discounts for WCS heavy will shield Canadian producers from some of the drop,” wrote Patricia Mohr, vice-president and commodity market specialist for Scotiabank. “The price of ‘heavy oil’ has outperformed.”
Brent crude has had the most dramatic slide — since hitting $115 US a barrel in mid-June it has fallen to $86.16 on Friday — but little Canadian oil trades off Brent prices. WTI peaked at $107 a barrel before its decline; however, the WTI-WCS discount — which has been as much as $40 during the last two years — had fallen to close to $13 this week.
“Commodity volatility is not new to the Canadian E & P sector, where wild swings in differentials on both light and heavy oil in the past three years have forced costs discipline and companies to maintain clean balance sheets,” Dundee Capital Markets said in a report. “Tight differentials and a weak Canadian dollar are mitigating the impact of the drop in WTI.”
TD forecasts that oil and gas production in Western Canada will climb to 6.1 million barrels a day of oil equivalent in 2015 with revenues industry-wide of almost $131.2 billion compared to $142.9 billion this year.
Canada’s oil exports reached an all-time high this month at more than three million barrels a day.
Scotiabank’s Mohr said a production cut from OPEC members of around one million barrels a day is needed to steady prices, otherwise WTI is likely to average $85 in 2015.
Packers Plus’s Kenyon noted even the price declines can be misleading.
“When prices are good it’s easy to make money. You don’t have to be perfect at drilling or fracking wells to make money,” he said.
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Two, by two, by two.
That’s been the Las Vegas Aces’ offensive philosophy ever since coach Bill Laimbeer took over three years ago. The former Detroit Pistons Bad Boy and three-time WNBA champion instilled a tough, physical brand of basketball that overwhelms opponents inside with a relentless low-post assault.
And yet a curious thing happened in Friday’s WNBA Finals opener when the No. 2 seed Storm, the supposedly finesse perimeter-shooting team in this matchup, flipped the script and beat the top-seeded Aces at their own game during a 93-80 victory in Bradenton, Florida.
Led by Breanna Stewart’s 37 points, 28 from Jewell Loyd and Sue Bird’s WNBA playoffs-record 16 assists, the Storm outscored Las Vegas 48-18 in the paint while holding the Aces 25 points fewer than their league-leading regular-season average.
“We shot 30% from twos,” Laimbeer said Saturday during a teleconference call. “That’s not good. It’s just an anomaly. That’s not who we are.”
However, that’s the Storm.
Under defensive whiz Gary Kloppenburg, the Storm led the WNBA in points allowed and opponents’ field-goal percentage during the regular season.
“You want to take away their first strength and maybe their second strength, so they have to do something that they’re not used to doing,” Kloppenburg said. “It’s been our philosophy all year long. Trying to game plan to take away a team’s strength.”
In its previous series, it took the Storm two games to devise a scheme and shut down Minnesota’s vaunted three-point attack during a 3-0 sweep in the semifinals.
The Storm entered the Finals knowing it needed to slow down WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, who averaged 21.8 points and 10.4 rebounds while shooting 51.9% during a gritty five-game semifinals against No. 7 Connecticut.
With Natasha Howard as the primary defender, Wilson finished with a quiet 19 points on 6-for-20 shooting from the field and 7 for 8 on free throws. She also had six rebounds in 35 minutes.
“It wasn’t just me (and) I can’t take all the credit,” said Howard, the 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. “It was a team effort. We all were locked in on what we needed to do and who we wanted to score for Vegas and who we don’t want to score.”
Kloppenburg added: “For the most part, we did a pretty good job trying to keep (Wilson) in congestion. Trying to front her and cut her touches down. She’s a very, very good post player.
“We had some good possessions where we came hard on the trap. When she put it on the ground, we came with another body. We continually have to do that with her. Make that 20 points that she gets a difficult 20. That’s what you want to try to do with a great player like that.”
The Storm made it a priority to double team Wilson inside, which allowed Angel McCoughtry (20 points), Kayla McBride (13) and Danielle Robinson (10) to collectively convert 10 of 16 three-pointers.
And that’s a trade-off the Storm will make every time with a Las Vegas team that ranked last in the WNBA during the regular season in made and attempted three-pointers.
“These are the best players in the world so if you can get them out of option A and push them to B and C — if they beat you then you can live with that,” said forward Alysha Clark, who had difficulty stopping McCoughtry, who sank 5 of 6 three-pointers. “She’s shown and proven over her career she can score the ball inside, midrange and from three. But right now, she’s been finishing at an extremely high rate inside.
“I’ll live with (McCoughtry shooting outside). Credit to her, she hit some tough threes. She hit some when they needed them. That’s what big-time players do. But when you’re on the defensive end, it’s about numbers and it’s about getting them away from their strengths and making them beat you another way.”
The Storm fully expect a renewed effort from the Aces in Sunday’s noon Game 2, considering Las Vegas rebounded from two blowout losses in the previous round.
“You make a couple of adjustments, but you can’t make a lot of adjustments at this time of the year,” said Laimbeer, whose teams are 9-1 in the postseason after a double-digit defeat. “What you have to do is impose upon them that it is a five-game series. Even if you lose one game, so what? Whether by 1 or 21, it’s still an ‘L.’
“You can’t give in. You have to believe. You have to create a mindset of, OK, they got one, now it’s our turn. We need to get one. It’s a test of wills.”
A win Sunday gives the Storm a stranglehold in the Finals considering no WNBA team has ever lost a best-of-five series after leading 2-0.
After her record-setting Game 1 performance — no player had ever finished with 37 points and 15 rebounds in a WNBA Finals — Stewart, the 2020 MVP runner-up, sidestepped questions about any personal rivalry with Wilson.
“I’m all about a championship right now,” said Stewart, the 2018 WNBA Finals MVP. “That’s the main focus. We came here for a reason. It was bigger than us, and obviously (we want to) continue to amplify the message and show everyone what this league is about on and off the court.
“But we want to go home with a championship.”
Storm, Bird top sales
The Storm led the WNBA in team merchandise sales and Sue Bird had the top-selling jersey this season, the league announced Friday. It’s the first time in her 17-year career that the Seattle guard led the list.
“It’s pretty cool, I’m not going to lie,” said Bird, who wears No. 10. “It actually kind of dawned on me, we must have some new WNBA fans. Because at this point, I’ve been here for so long, if you were a fan of me you probably got that jersey 10, 11, 12 years ago.
“So maybe it’s a sign that there are new people getting interested in the league and they’re copping those jerseys, but it’s pretty cool.”
Following Bird, the top five included (in order) Phoenix’s Diana Taurasi, Los Angeles’ Candace Parker, New York’s Sabrina Ionescu and Minnesota’s Maya Moore.
Breanna Stewart was seventh on the list.


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Raise awareness of the human cost of the detention and
deportation of immigrant women, men and children
December 18 is International Migrants Day, and marks the 21st anniversary of the passage of the United Nations’ International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
This will be the 11th year of worldwide celebrations and other activities. This annual day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 2000,
recognizes the role and contributions of migrants throughout the world, raises awareness of their human rights, and calls attention to the continuing need for enhanced protections against exploitation, abuse and violence.
In the United States, we call attention to a year of record deportations, coupled with ongoing detentions of immigrant men, women and children that separate and destabilize families and undermine community health.
Without an end to punitive immigration enforcement programs and practices, nor any foreseeable, durable solutions to regularize the status
of undocumented immigrants, these most vulnerable members of our immigrant community will experience another generation of hardship. And with many immigrants living in “mixed status” families, these challenges and harsh conditions for the undocumented filter throughout our diverse immigrant community.
We urge members, friends and allies to organize activities to honor our immigrant communities and to call attention to the urgent need for
fair and just reforms that will give access to safe, healthy and productive lives. Let’s send a message to elected officials and government institutions at all levels—local, state and federal—to do away with discriminatory and anti-immigrant policies and initiatives and to engage in constructive policy debates in this upcoming election year.
We encourage activities and messages that challenge the Administration and Congress to implement humanitarian policies and practices —
to decriminalize immigration status and protect the rights of all workers. We must continue to demand a fair and just immigration policy that is “de-linked” from national security, and which includes the demilitarization of our borders.
Especially on International Migrants Day, when we recognize and honor migrants throughout the world, we need to raise awareness about the
need for policies that ameliorate involuntary displacement and forced migration, including climate justice, fair trade and sustainable community
development, and fulfilling the need and access to healthcare, education, housing, jobs and safe, healthy environments.
This year, International Migrants Day comes on the heels of the 5th Global Forum on Migration and Development held in Geneva, Switzerland
where governments finally began to acknowledge “protections” for the most vulnerable migrants, including those in
Coming at the year’s end, International Migrants Day activities can also serve to bring together your constituents, communities and allies for a moment of reflection, celebration, and/or protest – and to recommit to the challenges and opportunities we will have to fight for the
human rights of all immigrants in the coming year. These can take place at any number of places and in various forms, including an afternoon action at a Federal Building, an evening gathering at a place of worship, a potluck dinner at a local community center, a film showing at a local community college.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 12:00pmVirtual Event
A leading progressive voice, Eric Holder has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the United States on a number of critical issues at the intersection of law and policy. He served in the Obama Administration as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States (2009 to 2015), the third longest serving Attorney General in U.S. history and the first African American to hold that office. A staunch advocate for civil rights and voting rights, Holder is active in gerrymandering reform as Chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. He is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, in Washington, D.C.
This event is the keynote for the Wayne Morse Center's 20th Anniversary Celebration and is sponsored by the Center's Public Affairs Speaker Series. It's part of the African American Workshop and Lecture Series, which is sponsored by the Office of the President and coordinated by the Division of Equity and Inclusion. It is also part of the Lorwin Lectureship on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. It is cosponsored by the UO Political Science Department; the UO School of Law; the UO Division of Equity and Inclusion; and KLCC, public radio.
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Microsoft Investor Joins ‘Get Office on the iPad’ Chorus
A U.S. hedge-fund sinks $2 billion into Microsoft, seeing future dollar signs in Windows Azure and Office on iOS and Android.
Eye on Microsoft
By Shane O'Neill, CIO
It seems everybody but Microsoft thinks it’s a good idea to make the Office suite available on iOS and Android.
Technology and financial analysts, pundits and journalists have spent the last few months stressing how economically beneficial it is for Microsoft to allow Office to work on iOS, especially now that Microsoft is depending on a subscription service with Office 365; having an iPad app could provide more motivation for people to sign up.
Microsoft has not officially announced when or if Office 2013 will be available on iOS and/or Android.
This week, another voice has joined the “Office on iPad” chorus — and is backing up words with wallets. Hedge-fund ValueAct Capital Management has taken a $2 billion stake in Microsoft (or about 1 percent of the company’s total shares). Despite the scary decline in PC sales and Windows 8 slow adoption, the hedge-fund founder Jeffrey Ubben believes Microsoft’s Azure cloud services and the company’s other enterprise businesses are undervalued and will ultimately help Microsoft prevail.
Within three to five years “Microsoft could be the largest cloud company in the world,” Ubben said, according to the Wall Street Journal, adding that Microsoft is a “dominant software company… and in the long term it will win out.”
The ValueAct stake and Ubben’s comments lifted Microsoft shares 3.6 percent to $30.83 on Monday.
That does not factor in the lost sales of Surface devices and other Windows 8 tablets such a move could produce (Why get a Windows 8 tablet when Office is available on other tablets?) But still, $2.5B is a lot of greenbacks. It’s no wonder a hedge-fund guy would want to get Office out of the Windows prison as soon as possible.

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- Harvard Medical School
- Location: Boston, MA
- Job Number: 7098253
- Posting Date: Apr 19, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated Data Curator to join the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School, and become a key part of the 4DNucleome Data Coordination and Integration Center (4DN-DCIC). The 4DN Network is an NIH consortium (https://commonfund.nih.gov/4dnucleome) that applies the newest technology in DNA sequencing and imaging to investigate the principles underlying the dynamics of nuclear organization and the role nuclear organization plays in human disease. The 4DN-DCIC collects, curates, stores, and processes the data generated by the Network and maintains the 4DN data portal: https://data.4dnucleome.org/ The data wrangler will help maintain and extend the 4DN data model, including implementation of health-related data model extensions. They will interact with 4DN Network data generators to assist in submission of metadata and data to the portal. They will also participate in the specification, design, and implementation of tools that integrate, search, and display the data, working closely with bioinformatic scientists and software engineers.
The successful candidate must be able to learn and work independently, yet collaborate effectively with co-workers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in molecular biology and experience working with sequencing data. They enjoy coding and being involved in software development, and have a penchant for data/metadata management and organization. Join a multidisciplinary team of biologists, bioinformatic scientists and software engineers in a working environment that combines the best features of a startup (fast pace, flexibility, flat hierarchies) with those of one of the leading medical schools (excellent benefits, outstanding opportunities for learning, great resources, brand recognition).
Required skills & experience:
-PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or a master’s degree and 3 years' experience in data curation.
-Technical expertise in genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, microscopy or a related field.
-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Experience with basic computer programming / scripting languages.
-Bonus/Plus Working knowledge of Python. Project management skills including team management, issue management, and change management.
-Experience with using ontologies and controlled vocabularies
-Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.
To apply please email a CV and cover letter to Peter Park at [email protected]
Harvard Medical School strives to cultivate an environment that promotes inclusiveness and collaboration among students, faculty and staff and to create new avenues for discussion that will advance our shared mission to improve the health of people throughout the world.


Hello Lois, Welcome to Orchid. You will probably receive many
responses to your questions, but I’ll try to reassure you as much as
anything. You can heat a piece of sterling many times without
damaging it. Smiths who raise vessels heat to anneal frequently. I
think you just need to “play” a bit with some scraps and your torch.
Experiment and gain some confidence. Intentionally melt some
silver and watch the metal’s color and how the surface changes
before it slumps. Solder a couple scraps together, then heat and
pull them apart, then solder them together again. Repeat until you
can anticipate how the solder will flow. Solder a long joint and use
the flame to push the solder down the joint.
The best source of help would be to watch someone solder and listen
to their explanation of what you see. I hope you can find a class
to attend. If not, here are some things to consider:
First, be sure your torch is adjusted correctly so that your flame
is hot enough to melt the solder. It sounds like that could be the
problem. You don’t mention the kind of torch you use. If you bought
it from a welding supply house, they should be willing to coach you
on flame adjustment.
There are some good descriptions of how the flame should appear in
the Orchid archives. Briefly, the blue inner flame should have
distinct edges and be softer toward the end. This is called a
reducing flame. The hottest part of the flame is just beyond the
blue end, and that’s where it should play on the metal. If more air
is added, the blue flame will sharpen and shorten - not what you
want for sterling.
You also want to keep the flame moving over the entire silver piece
so that it heats evenly. Solder won’t flow until the entire piece
of silver is up to temp. If the solder melts and just balls up, yet
the metal is a dull red, than perhaps the joint is not clean enough,
the fit is bad, or there is not enough flux.
I hope this helps, but a class would be best. Good luck, Judy in
Kansas, where the tornado warning sirens got us out of bed at 4:30
am. Nothing touched down, and we got a good rain - worth the lost


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This mix features The National, Yoko Kanno, The Avett Brothers, Aphex Twin, Josh Ritter, and Sufjan Stevens, as well as many others. It contains a fairly even mix of piano instrumentals, and songs that are simply feature a piano as a key instrument.
Aphex Twin’s “Avril 14th” may just be my favorite single piano composition. It has a beautiful, simple melody, isn’t too long, and is unlike most anything else Aphex Twin has done. I’m hardly a fan of his; most of his electronic stuff just doesn’t do anything for me, but Avril 14th makes me wish he were primarily a pianist or composer, instead of an electronic musician.
John Coltrane and Duke Ellington’s collaboration “In A Sentimental Mood” is one of my favorite jazz recordings of all time, as well as generally one of my favorite songs. It’s the kind of song that seems perfect for a quiet late-night, and given that that’s normally the environment I’m in, and the kind I like it’s not surprise that this song follows to be one of my favorites. Its atmosphere is so perfectly captured in just 4 minutes, I only wish it lasted longer.
The Tallest Man on Earth’s latest album is called The Wild Hunt and its closer, “Kids on the Run” is the only song he’s put on a record driven by a piano. It’s chilling and nostalgic and the reverb-laden piano just reeks of timelessness. A true ode to youthful adventure.


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Mondi First-Half Profit Gains 35% as Acquisitions Drive Growth
Mondi Ltd. (MND), a South African maker of paper and packaging, said first-half earnings rose 35 percent as acquisitions made toward the end of 2012 helped to offset the impact of sluggish economies.
Underlying operating profit for the six months through June advanced to 366 million euros ($488 million), compared with 272 million euros a year earlier, the company said in a statement today. Sales for the period rose to 3.34 billion euros from 2.82 billion euros, it said.
“A strong operating performance and benefits derived from our strategic acquisitions completed towards the end of the previous year have enabled Mondi to deliver record financial results despite what remains a challenging economic backdrop,” Mondi Chief Executive Officer David Hathorn said.
The company raised its half-year dividend by 7 percent to 9.55 euro cents a share.
Mondi’s earnings improved even after taking a special items charge of 68 million euros, resulting from restructuring plans in Europe and South Africa. The Johannesburg-based company is reducing its exposure to stagnant economies and expanding in developing markets such as Eastern Europe.
Mondi shares have gained 64 percent this year, the fourth-best performer of the 166-member FTSE/JSE Africa All-Share Index. (JALSH) The stock rose 1.4 percent to 151 rand at the close of trading yesterday, the highest since July 2007.
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KBFR AND CONOR MATTHEWS TEAM UP FOR NEW TRACK “WEGO”
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Driven by his focus on mass appeal, Philly’s KBFR paves his road to success with infectious melodies and confident hooks. Showing off his ability to make attention grabbing bangers, the 21-year-old rapper shares “WEGO”, his latest single with Conor Matthews. Produced by Evan Garner & Jae Green, the new track is a fusion of KBFR’s hard hitting bars alongside up-tempo Latin boogaloo instrumentals featuring adorable child vocals. “WEGO” is available now; listen to the new song here.
The follow up to 2020’s viral banger “Hood Baby”, which accumulated over 32.6 million audio streams and 2.4 million official video views. A syncopated stream of catchy phrases to an infectious YoungKinez drum beat, “Hood Baby” displayed the confidence that KBFR needed to make a hit and cater to a variety of people at the same time. After teaming up with friends and creating the #hoodbaby challenge, KBFR’s TikTok domination led to over 3.6 million Tik Tok videos and 559.9 million video views on the tag alone and growing. The fast-tracked artist promises only more excitement to come in 2021: “I kicked in the door; now I’m about to introduce myself.”
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“It was just about making a dope song; TikTok wasn’t even a thought,” admits 21-year-old rapper KBFR of his video hit, “Hood Baby”. Influenced by Biggie and hometown hero Meek Mill, KBFR focused on catering to the masses. “I took the experiences of living in different places and experiencing different cultures. I like to have a wide variety of people who can connect with me.” The Philly native knew how to adapt to new groups and brought that talent to his music-making. 2019’s video single “Squabble” achieved nearly 100,000 Spotify streams. However, it was 2020’s “Hood Baby” that changed KBFR’s life forever.
“I wanted to make something catchy, fun, and that everybody would love.” To say that mission accomplished would be a gross understatement. More than 425 million TikTokers watched dances before choreographing their own routines to the RECORDS/Columbia single. Kourtney Kardashian, Addison Rae, Shay Mitchell, Jason Derulo, and Lorey Gray are just some of the celebrities, pop stars, and dancers who have made viral renditions to KB’s smash. The response affirms the West Philly native’s vision, “I want to appeal to everybody.” It marks only the beginning for the voice who has soundtracked 2020.