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|Reviews for The Self Testing Initiative|
| wunderwolfer chapter 1 . 12/29/2014
Amazing comedy gold. Every paragraph made me laugh, great job
| Really chapter 1 . 5/5/2014
Smooth jazz will be deployed in:
This is brilliant.
| Guest chapter 1 . 4/11/2014
It should be sexyer
| Ravenhold Ivy chapter 1 . 11/8/2013
I don't know why but these are all so much fucking funnier the second time I read them.
| Benevolent Contradiction chapter 1 . 5/2/2013
This was amusing to read. I loved it! Amazing job!
| Black Fang 02 chapter 1 . 11/18/2012
Funny as hell! Had me rolling there at the end. Pushing buttons. :)
| Miss Olive Mango chapter 1 . 9/13/2012
This deserves to be the top story on this website (as far as Portal fanfics go). 3
| Mr.CJ of Blackwater chapter 1 . 2/15/2012
heh heh, I just love your writing style. I may not be the best at reviewing, but I say what I gotta say. Keep up the great work.
| FeeptheNinja chapter 1 . 2/11/2012
also GLaDOS fucks herself with buttons
thats awesome right there
| ButtRice chapter 1 . 2/11/2012
Clearly the best thing to do was to lie back with her legs up and think of Aperture.
LMAOOOOOOOOO. oh god iunno why, but I felt just as embarrassed as Chell was here. I'm a grown woman now! No need to turn red over fanfiction like when I was 14. Dx
| Liber-T.E.A chapter 1 . 2/9/2012
At first...I didn't know what to expect. Now, I'm intrigued. I'm seriously wondering what she's up to now.
| yyAnonymousyy chapter 1 . 2/8/2012
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| loveasaconstruct chapter 1 . 2/8/2012
Allow me to show you my M. Bison impression while expressing how I felt reading this story:
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As always, here is a cake.
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| commanderkitty chapter 1 . 2/8/2012
Ahahaha, YES. That was both sexy AND hilarious! :D As promised, I think I'll do my own version once I finish the next chapter of A Real Surprise.
You managed to sneak so many awesome lines in there. "Lie back and think of Aperture" was my favorite, I think. Also, this could not possibly be more appropriately titled. :P
| Wheatley Laboratories chapter 1 . 2/8/2012
"I don't have a god damn punishment switch. I can't do this. I just can't."
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Geneva, 14 February 2014
1. Brief description of the emergency and impact
Mount Kelud, one of the most active volcanoes in East Java, erupted on 13 February 2014 at 22:50 (local Eastern Indonesian time) sending an ash plume 17,000 metres high which triggered ash and volcanic debris fall as far as 350 kilometres away. The eight continuous explosions could be heard in Yogyakarta, around 235 kilometres away.
The Centre for Volcanology and Geologic Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG) has raised the status to a red‐alert (level IV). According to information from the information National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as of early morning 14 February 2014, the current eruption has forced the evacuation of more than 201,228 people (58,341 households) from 35 villages within a 10 kilometre radius of the mountain. Those living in Kediri, Blitar and Malang districts are the most seriously affected.
Airports in East Java, Yogyakarta and Solo are closed due to the thick hazardous ash fall and limited visibility.
2. Why is an ACT response needed?
Observing the wide‐scale impact of the current eruption, there is concern over the possibility of prolonged temporary displacement, and possible cold lava flooding in several rivers which could exacerbate the situation. Evacuation posts have been prepared by local authorities in each district to accommodate the population as well as livestock, but the capacities are not sufficient for such a large and sudden evacuation. The most pressing needs are: medical assistance, divans, mattresses, blankets, face masks, nutritious food for babies and the elderly, water, emergency latrines in evacuation posts, hygiene packages, psychosocial assistance for children and adults, as well as barrack management training for shelter coordinators. ACT members with long‐standing expertise in emergency response, supported by the strong connection with local churches and humanitarian affiliates on the ground, are planning to respond to the needs identified since relief support from district/provincial authorities is limited.
3. National and international response
The President of Indonesia has instructed the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) to provide full assistance to the response, and the West Java Governor to be on alert for further support.
4. ACT Alliance response & Planned Activities
Members of ACT Forum Indonesia are coordinating closely on a possible joint assessment, and maintaining contact with other relief agencies on the ground to identify further needs. YEU is deploying its Emergency Response Team (ERT) on Saturday, 15 February together with Yakkum’s Panti Waluyo Hospital Solo to deliver relief items such as medicine packs, face masks, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene and baby packages as well as water. During the deployment, YEU will also conduct capacity building for volunteers and IDPs on barrack management, health promotion and emergency preparedness.
ACT Indonesia Forum members are monitoring the situation and an ACT Rapid Response Fund payment or appeal may be requested.
Currently the main obstacle is the wide‐spread ash‐fall which limits travel and visibility.
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It rained a little bit the evening the Crazy 8s Author Tour visited the beautiful Beaverton City Library. But the bluster outdoors did nothing to dampen the spirits of the authors who settled in for our seventh event. An attentive audience was presented with the gift of creative expression from each writer. We are all fascinated about the well of ideas that authors dip into for their work, albeit creative nonfiction or stories that take us to places unknown and tell us things surprising, soul-searching, gut-wrenching, thrilling, and humorous. Whatever the style, the works of creativity move us and entertain us.
Last Thursday, some authors noted the love of place in their writing, and how likely they are to write about where they grew up. And there was of course discussion about why they write in the first place: “I write because I’m curious about everything.” “For me, writing just happens, and I write what I wanted to read.” “Everybody who writes has a zone. And you should write to entertain yourself.” “Be very tolerant of yourself about writing.” “It takes discipline to write. Just do it and shed your doubts.” “Fiction is the deepest truth.”
It was a grand time. Thanks also to Jacobsen’s Books of Hillsboro for managing the book sales stemming from a busy time of audience members chatting with authors and getting their favorite books signed.
The authors who participated in Beaverton where: K.B. Dixon, Cai Emmons, Dana Haynes, Lauren Kessler, Craig Lesley, Johnny Shaw, Barbara Corrado Pope, and Molly Best Tinsley.
Next up, the final stop on the 2015 Crazy 8s Author Tour, Albany!

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Hebrides Ensemble featuring Meow Meow
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An evocative and intimate reimagining of Schubert and Schumann’s best-loved songs, Restless Love shuns beautiful, melodic singing and, instead, embraces the raw, guttural emotions of love, anger and loss. Arranged and orchestrated by renowned Dutch composer and pianist Reinbert de Leeuw, this powerful work is performed by Hebrides Ensemble led by cabaret diva Meow Meow, who hypnotises, inspires, and terrifies audiences in equal measure. A darkly captivating and entertaining production.
“One of the most innovative and thrilling ensembles in Europe” (The Guardian)
“She has a voice to break the most unwilling heart and a feeling for words that smashes through cynicism” (The Times)
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Things are starting to come together for the Nokia 700 Zeta we first caught wind of a week or so ago.
The latest Symbian pretender from the Big N has popped up on camera again – and this is no blurry snap from a spec sheet either, it's a full-blown official pic.
Thanks to My Nokia Blog, we can now get a closer look at the Zeta, which the site reckons could end up going by the name of Nokia N7.
By our reckoning that may be pitching the Zeta a bit high, as it doesn't look to be more than a mid-range handset from what we can see. Still, according to the leaked document we saw the other day it'll come with a 3.2in nHD AMOLED touchscreen, NFC capability and will run the next version of Symbian – to be called Belle.
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Victor Emmanuel accepted the peace, but Cavour was so infuriated after reading the terms of the treaty that he tendered his resignation. As Piedmont initiated its constitutional regime under the leadership of Cavour's friend and business associate Cesare Balbo, word arrived that t he people of Milan on March 18 had initiated a war of national liberation by rising against the occupying Austrian forces.
Above all, the economic measures and the construction of railroads proposed by Cavour would have transformed the Italy of that period beyond recognition. In his view, peace was threatened by Austrian encroachment, papal misgovernment in central Italy, and the autocratic rule of the Spanish Bourbons in southern Italy.
This prompted Cavour to offer his services as a volunteer until, on being elected a deputy in the third Legislature Julyhe began to fight for the approval of a peace treaty with Austria, although the extremists of the left wanted to continue a war that was, in effect, already lost. The experience he acquired in the two Western capitals and in Geneva set him firmly on the path he had already instinctively chosen: Cavour wholeheartedly accepted the concept of the separation of church and state; in his negotiations with the papacy he became a passionate supporter of the idea.
Early political career[ edit ] An early portrait of Cavour. Thus, for the first time, the Italian question was presented for diplomatic consideration in a manner favouring the liberation of the peninsula.
He experimented with different agricultural techniques on his estate, such as growing sugar beetsand was one of the first Italian landowners to use chemical fertilizers. Garibaldi was unwilling to stop at this point, and planned an immediate invasion of the Papal States.
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Cavour took advantage of this to found the newspaper Il Risorgimento, which soon became the champion of increasingly drastic reforms. This linked the territories conquered by Piedmont with those taken by Garibaldi. An conversation starters for dating strangers spiritual church and papacy, he asserted, would revive mankind.
Le basi dell'intesa furono assai semplici: His godparents were Napoleon's sister Paulineand her husband, Prince Camillo Borgheseafter whom Camillo was named. There still remained the problem of establishing a capital.
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Cavour then lived for a time in Switzerlandwith his Protestant relatives in Geneva. Cavour united the Right Center and the Left Center in the chamber to show dominance there as well. Per questo fine la rottura con D'Azeglio aveva costituito la premessa indispensabile.
The battles of Magenta and Solferino left Franco-Piedmontese forces in control of Lombardy, but the Austrians remained confident of defending their "fortress quadrilateral" area, with four fortresses in VeronaLegnanoPeschieraand Mantua.
The King reluctantly accepted Cavour as prime minister, the most conservative possible choice, but their relationship was never an easy one. The danger of a rupture was averted by the good sense and magnanimity of Garibaldi and by a diplomatic stratagem of Cavour.
He took a feverishly active interest in the parliamentary life of England and France; he attended university lectures and visited factories, railways, ports, hospitals, schools, and prisons. This was too late to truly distinguish themselves militarily, but the 18, man contingent earned Piedmont a position at the Congress of Paris that ended the war.
Cavour warned against resuming the war without French assistance, but his words were not heeded. His trump card was the proposition to reestablish France as the leading power on the Continent by an expedition into Italy that would replace Austrian domination of the peninsula with French rule.
Set my country free, and the blessings of twenty-five million people will follow you everywhere and forever.
Following his connubio or political alliance with Urbano Ratazzi of the left-center, Cavour was able to dislodge D'Azeglio from power, becoming prime minister at the end of He died shortly thereafter, and did not live to see the Italian occupation of Rom e in Convinced that economic reconstruction had to proceed political change, he stressed the advantages of free trade and railroad construction in the peninsula.
Carlo Alberto concurred and entered the conflict. He knew full well that it was illusory to hope for the disinterested assistance of Europe in the Italian cause; nevertheless, with his tireless energy and unlimited capacity to take advantage of the most adverse situations, he finally succeeded in winning Napoleon III over to his side.
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The revolutionary landslide in Italy could no longer be checked, nor could the French emperor withdraw from his position as protector of Italian self-determination. The reopening of the war on March 20,was followed by the defeat at Novara on March 23 and the abdication of Carlo Alberto in favor of his son, Vittorio Emanuele.
Cavour soon came to dominate the cabinet of Prime Minister Massimo d'Azeglio. Inafter his return from his travels, he began to engage in a fruitful series of enterprises that helped him to accumulate a considerable fortune. In Paris the Count sought to ingratiate himself with Napoleon, whose support of he considered crucial to avenge the defeat ofwhile seeking the adherence of exiles from the restoration of such as Daniele Manin, who formed the national society.
He grew acquainted with Calvinist teachings, and for a short while he converted from a form of unorthodox Catholicismonly to go back later. Garibaldi was furious that his birthplace, Nice, had been ceded to France, and wished to recapture the city, but a popular insurrection in Palermo on 4 April diverted him southward.
The turning point of the war came with the Anglo-French-Sardinian victory that persuaded Austria to cast aside its neutrality and, by means of an ultimatum, force Russia to make peace. Born in Turin when it was under French control, he was sponsored in baptism by Napoleon's sister Pauline, and her husband, Prince Camille Borghese, after whom Camillo was named.
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He administered the family estate at Grinzane, some forty kilometers outside the capital, ser ving as mayor there from to the revolutionary upheaval of The failure of also convinced him of the nee d for a powerf ul ally to dislodge Austria from Italy.
When the bishops protested they were punished or exiled, making Cavour the hero of liberal anticlerical elements across Italy. Of necessity this attitude pitted him consciously against the caste to which he belonged. Under the direction of Severino Cassio, he studied English in order to follow more easily the newspapers reporting political events in Europe.
At the first suspicions of a secret agreement, the European powers—especially England—began a campaign to prevent the French and Piedmontese from carrying out their intentions, a campaign so intense that Cavour saw himself being dragged toward the brink of personal and national catastrophe.
The insulted Charles Albert banished Camillo from court and—vainly—tried to persuade King Charles Felix to strip Camillo of his commission. But Cavour was sent for on 20 January A questa dichiarazione si aggiunsero il giorno dopo le dimissioni di D'Azeglio.
La mattina dello stesso 11 maggioinfatti, il re fece sapere di essere contrario all'elezione di Rattazzi.
Family and early life
It had become obvious, however, that he could no longer remain in the army, from which he resigned in Sailing with his famous Thousand to Sicily, he destroyed Bourbon rule there and in the south.
He next went to London, where he was much more disappointed by British politics, and toured the country, visiting OxfordLiverpoolBirminghamChesterNottinghamand Manchester. In Octoberhe was offered the post of minister of agriculture and soon became the most active and influential member of the Cabinet.
He was sent to the Turin Military Academy when he was only ten years old.
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Both France and Piedmont began to prepare for war, but diplomatic support diminished rapidly. Cavour dominated debate in Parliament but is criticized for the controversial methods he used while Prime Minister, including excessive use of emergency powers, employing friends, bribing some newspapers while suppressing others, and rigging elections, though these were fairly common practices for the time.
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The bridge, designed and partly built by the CCCC, has commenced landscape light testing recently, followed by installation of other supporting equipment. It means the bridge will be open to traffic soon. As an important link connecting the main city and Jiangbei New Area, this two-way six-lane steel-concrete cable-stayed bridge will help ease the cross-river traffic pressure and give a boost to development of the Yangtze River Economic Zone.

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Virginia Head Coach Tony Bennett
“I thought it was a poor performance. I didn’t think we came out and played well. Texas-Pan American has scrappy players who play hard. They missed a lot of shots – some point-blank shots that would have made that a lot closer than it was. We did not perform well. We were sloppy. We were unalert. That was disappointing coming off the UAB game. We will get back at it tomorrow to prepare for a different level of competition.”
On possibly looking past Texas-Pan American:
“It’s a hard team to play as a coach. They are 1-14 and they played pretty well against Air Force. You always respect the game first. You have to respect your opponent whether it’s a top-10 team or a team that’s not so good. If our guys disrespected their opponent, that would be very disappointing. I thought they certainly disrespected the game the way they approached it. We were just lackluster.”
On recent practices:
“We practiced pretty hard yesterday. I thought we prepared pretty well. I told them how they played this game would prepare them for ACC basketball. That obviously didn’t go over too well.”
Does this give you and your coaches something to start practice with tomorrow:
“It’s a long season. You’ve got to have an even keel. You don’t get too up when you win and you don’t get too discouraged if it’s not a great performance. I try to look at games and say ‘it’s about quality for us.’ And the quality wasn’t there. Whether you win or lose, you ask whether there was quality on the floor and I’m sure you can find some stretches where some guys did some things, but overall the quality was not present tonight. That’s what bothers me. It’s a win though and you’ll always take that. Certainly we will have to go to work and get their attention.”
On being 8-4:
“There have been some steps forward. I try not to look at this and get too carried away with the record and rather look at quality. I thought for the most part it was a quality performance against UAB and I thought we were making steps in the right direction. Hopefully we were just off tonight and we’ll come out better against NC State. The record, I’m not too caught up in. We’ll take 8-4, but you also look at some of those games we had chances in. From that standpoint, we have competed. I told our guys before the game, when you are alert and real competitive, I like the group sitting in front of me. But when you’re not, then it’s tough. Tonight we weren’t alert and tough and feisty. That’s the entry fee to play at the high major level and when that’s not there, you don’t belong. We’ll have to bring some effort and execution along with it.”
On Mike Scott:
“He made some nice plays. I thought he was solid on the offensive end and rusty on the defensive end. It’s nice to have a guy like that when you’re struggling and then you can dump it in to him. He’s got to bring a complete performance on both ends of the floor, and we’ll need that from him.”
Texas-Pan American Head Coach Ryan Marks
“For us, these types of games are great opportunities and privileges, to bring guys into a building like this and play this caliber of a team like Virginia. We have done this a few times this year and have had a little bit of a rugged road. Our guys understand if you are going to be able to compete and be a factor in the outcome, you have to play a perfect 40 minutes. I thought we played 32 minutes tonight about as well as we are capable of playing. The eight minutes at the end of the first half, when we came unglued, was the major difference in the game.”
On the stress of travel:
“We have hit fatigue on the road before because we had a stretch where we were on the road for 10 games earlier in the year. The first seven games we had good energy and the last three we were just out of gas; because of both travel and getting into exams. I thought we were pretty fresh tonight. Obviously we are out of school with no classes right now. We had two days between playing Air Force and here. We had a chance to take it easy.”
On the closeness of the game midway through the first half:
“We were able to score early and be competitive and that takes the monkey off your back a little bit. Guys feel like they can play a little looser offensively and they were going to be able to score.”
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FRANKIE CROCKER Ton Of Dynamite
In 1971 the sound of black music radio changed forever when Frankie “Hollywood” Crocker assumed the drive-time show on New York’s WBLS radio. His infectious on-air rap would influence generations of jocks to come and local label boss’ Joe and Sylvia Robinson were quick to recognize Frankie’s importance. They cut him on the dreamy ballad “My Confession Of Love” which launched their Turbo imprint.
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Sushant Singh Rajput passes away: Bollywood, cricketers, politicians pour tributes
After the shocking news of the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput broke out on Sunday, Twitter was flooded with #RIP and heartfelt messages for the Bollywood actor. Politicians, film actors and actresses, sportsperson and many other known faces tweeted condolences messages for the actor's family members and loved ones and so did the entire nation.
The news came as a shock to all and few even remembered and cherished the happy memories they have had with the actor through their tweets. The actor was found dead in his Bandra apartment. Police have confirmed that no suicide 'note' was found in his flat. His team shared a message for the fans saying, "It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is no longer with us. We request his fans to keep him in their thoughts and celebrate his life, and his work as they have done so far. We request the media to help us maintain privacy at this moment of grief."
Many politicians including PM Modi, Mamta Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal offered their condolences.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav tweeted a picture of himself shaking hands with Rajput
The sports industry took to twitter as they grieved the demise of the 34-year-old actor.
The Bollywood industry received a huge shock, just like the rest of the world. Actors showed their emotional outpour on twitter by sharing photographs and remembering Sushant.
Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Srijit Mukherjee tweeted their reactions too. Mukherjee questioned why did Rajput have to take the "suicidal run?"
Film director Karan Johar uploaded a picture of Rajput and said how the news is heartbreaking and how he has strong memories with the actor along with a heartbreak emoticon.

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The Effect of Foam Rolling for Three Consecutive Days on Muscular Efficiency and Range of Motion
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Foam rolling (FR) has been shown to alleviate some symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage and has been suggested to increase range of motion (ROM) without negatively impacting strength. However, it is unclear what neuromuscular effects, if any, mediate these changes.
In a randomized, crossover design, 16 healthy active males completed 2 min of rest or FR of the knee extensors on three consecutive days. Mechanical properties of vastus lateralis (VL) and rectus femoris (RF) were assessed via Tensiomyography. Knee extension maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and knee flexion ROM were also assessed, and surface electromyography amplitude (RMS) was recorded during a submaximal isometric contraction (50% of MVC). Measures were performed before and after (0, 15, and 30 min) FR or rest.
MVC was reduced on subsequent days in the rest condition compared to FR (p = 0.002, pη2 = 0.04); ROM was not different across time or condition (p = 0.193, pη2 = 0.01). Stiffness characteristics of the VL were different on the third day of FR (p = 0.002, pη2 = 0.03). RMS was statistically reduced 0, 15, and 30 min after FR compared to rest (p = 0.006, pη2 = 0.03; p = 0.003, pη2 = 0.04; p = 0.002, pη2 = 0.04).
Following FR, MVC was elevated compared to rest and RMS was transiently reduced during a submaximal task. Excitation efficiency of the involved muscles may have been enhanced by FR, which protected against the decline in MVC which was observed with rest.
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FR reduced the muscle excitation required to complete a submaximal task, which led to reduced fatigue after 3 days. Muscle mechanical properties were altered following 3 days of FR.
FR may be used for a sustained period to alter muscle mechanical properties and to enhance muscular efficiency.
Participants were all healthy and active, so it is not clear if FR would have the same effect among clinical populations.
In recent years, self-massage through foam rolling (FR) has become an increasingly popular treatment in managing muscular injuries and pain [1, 2, 3]. FR involves an individual applying their own body weight to a neoprene-coated cylinder, using small repetitive undulating movements to exert pressure on the muscle. Potential mechanisms of action for FR can be divided into two categories: first mechanical, focussed around alterations in the structure or state of fascial tissue; or second neurophysiological, focussing on afferent signaling from mechanoreceptors . As the majority of FR research has focused on functional outcomes, or has involved FR subsequent to exercise-induced muscle damage, it remains difficult to ascertain which, if any, of these proposed mechanisms holds true.
Specific aims of FR have emerged around enhancing recovery and sporting performance [5, 6]. Observed effects of FR have included reduced delayed-onset muscle soreness following physical activity [7, 8]. It has also been reported that there are reduced decrements in muscle function subsequent to a bout of eccentric exercise, when treated with FR . Also, FR has reduced knee extensor electromyography (EMG) amplitude during a dynamic lunge, which may be interpreted as improved movement efficiency due to lower excitation being required for a given task . However, to date, there has been little research into the application of FR as a preventative as opposed to a recovery tool [9, 11]. Moreover, there remains much conjecture around the overall efficacy of FR, with mixed findings regarding the acute effect on muscle function [12, 13] and range of motion (ROM) [14, 15, 16].
Evidence suggests that combining deep tissue massage with static stretching results in reduced spinal reflex excitability without altering twitch contractile properties during treatment, while stretching alone can prolong electromechanical delay, which remains unaffected by massage . Therefore, whilst stretching increases ROM through both neural and mechanical factors, massage-induced alterations can more likely be attributed to reflex inhibition . However, in our laboratories, we have linked massage to muscle force impairment alongside maintained neuromuscular recruitment ; as a result of this, we proposed that observed force impairment was due to changes in muscle architecture and associated alterations in series compliance. While these architectural changes were not measured in the aforementioned study , such alterations would likely affect muscle mechanical properties , which can be measured from the extent of muscle radial displacement, through tensiomyography (TMG) . To date, only two studies [21, 22] have measured muscle mechanical properties, using TMG, on rested muscle, following FR, both studies reporting no acute change in muscle displacement, with measurements performed following a single session of FR. Given that anecdotal evidence suggests FR is typically used by athletes habitually performing prolonged and high-intensity exercise to break up trigger point adhesions and alleviate perceived muscle stiffness, it is important to asses if FR can attenuate exercise-induced changes in contractile properties, following repeated applications. However, to our knowledge, no study has examined the effect of more prolonged application of FR following exercise, across consecutive days, on muscle contractile properties.
If FR is to be effectively prescribed to treat muscle injuries and pain [5, 23, 24, 25], it is necessary to understand the mechanisms of action, in order to establish best practice. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate muscle mechanical properties, strength and ROM over the course of three consecutive days of treatment with well-controlled bouts of FR. It was anticipated that the repeated demands of the testing procedure should induce detectable residual fatigue, as may be expected with day-to-day submaximal exercise. However, increased neuromuscular efficiency through FR would limit the symptoms of fatigue. Therefore, we hypothesized that FR would reduce muscle stiffness characteristics and increase ROM, without additional force decrement costs, in spite of fatigue-associated impairments in muscle function.
Based on a priori power analysis (G*Power 3) of predicted changes in ROM following self-massage, with α = 0.05 and 1-β = 0.80, sixteen healthy, recreationally active, male participants with no history of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders were recruited to complete this study (age 24.5 ± 4.4 years, height 1.8 ± 0.1 m, body mass 82.4 ± 8.0 kg, and knee extension strength (MVC) at baseline 222.0 ± 36.5 N m). Participants were not currently undertaking any form of self-massage at the time of their participation in the study and were provided with no prior indication as to the hypothesis regarding the potential effects of self-massage. Participants refrained from (1) any unaccustomed physical activity for the duration of the trial and (2) any strenuous exertion for at least 24 h prior to each testing session. Volunteers provided written consent, having been informed of any potential risks involved in their participation. The study was performed in accordance with the standards set by the latest revision of the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the local Research Ethics Committee.
Knee flexion ROM was measured in accordance with previous literature . Participants adopted a modified kneeling lunge position. The non-dominant leg was positioned with the sole of the foot flat on the floor and the knee flexed to 90°; participants were permitted to place their hands on this knee for support, but were instructed to angle their torso perpendicular to the floor throughout the ROM assessment. With the hip of the dominant leg extended as far as possible, the foam roller was placed under the ankle in order to standardize the starting position. Internal knee angle was recorded, using a goniometer, and then, the knee was flexed as far as voluntarily possible. Maximal knee flexion was held only as long as was required to measure the internal angle for a second time. Total ROM was taken as the difference between starting knee angle and end knee angle. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between baseline ROM at the start of each trial was 0.85.
Participants were coupled to the isokinetic dynamometer and secured using nylon straps, according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Gravitational corrections were performed, in accordance with existing recommendations . A pair of Ag/AgCl self-adhesive electrodes (PNS Dual Element Electrode; Vermed, VT, USA) were affixed to the skin over the VL, 1/3 of the distance from the greater trochanter to the lateral femoral epicondyle, with an inter-electrode distance of 20 mm, following thorough preparation of the skin in accordance with SENIAM guidelines . A reference electrode was affixed to the patella. These electrodes remained in place throughout the entire duration of the testing session. Surface EMG (sEMG) was recorded during all isometric contractions and was synchronized with torque output. sEMG was captured at 2 KHz, anti-aliased with an upper bandwidth of 500 Hz and band pass filtered automatically at 10–500 Hz using a fourth-order zero-lag Butterworth filter.
Participants performed a standardized warm up [31, 32] prior to baseline measurements. Maximal isometric voluntary contraction (MVC) was measured at a knee joint angle of 60° (0° = full extension); the limb was secured by a Velcro strap proximal to the medial malleolus. The angle of 60° was chosen, as it lies within the well-established range of reported optimal knee joint angles, for peak isometric torque production . Participants were instructed to exert peak force as quickly as possible and to hold each contraction for 5 s. Consistent verbal encouragement was provided by the same investigator throughout, to ensure maximum effort. To maintain internal validity, the same two investigators were present throughout all testing . Participants performed three contractions with 60-s recovery between each. The highest force output achieved was designated MVC and stored for analysis. ICC between baseline MVC at the start of each trial was 0.70. Participants next performed a 30-s submaximal isometric contraction at 50% of their baseline MVC (50-MVC). Torque was to be increased gradually until the target output was reached then held as steady as possible for 30 s (mean torque ± SD: 104.2 ± 10.7 N m and 102.7 ± 10.1 N m, during rest and FR trials respectively). Participants were provided with visual and verbal feedback throughout 50-MVC. This protocol was expected to result in moderate, but detectable symptoms of residual muscle fatigue, across the duration of the testing period. sEMG was captured for 30 s during 50-MVC; signals were RMS converted using the data collection software (Acknowledge® 3.9.1, Biopac Systems Inc., Goleta, CA, USA) and normalized to sEMG RMS from the MVC. Normalized RMS were divided into 5 × 6 s epochs for analysis.
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48.2 ± 54.4 (1.13)
45.3 ± 50.6 (1.12)
48.0 ± 81.6 (1.70)
49.3 ± 62.9 (1.28)
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7.0 ± 1.3 (0.19)
6.6 ± 1.0 (0.15)
6.0 ± 0.9 (0.15)
6.5 ± 1.1 (0.17)
All data were tested for assumption of homoscedasticity (Levene’s test) and normality (Ryan-Joiner test); residuals were assessed for linearity and normal distribution. Comparisons were performed between normalized RMS values (as described above); all other comparisons were performed using un-normalized data, analyzed using a three factor repeated measures (group  × time  × day ) analysis of variance (ANOVA) for normalized data; when analyzing un-normalized data, baseline values were included as covariates (ANCOVA). Tukey post hoc analysis was performed where appropriate (Minitab 16 statistical software, Minitab Ltd., Coventry, UK). Statistical significance was accepted at p < 0.05. All values were reported as mean ± standard deviation (SD), and partial η2 effect sizes (pη2) were calculated by pη2 = SSconditions/(SSconditions + SSerror).
Maximal Isometric Voluntary Contraction and Range of Motion
This study demonstrated reduced EMG RMS, during sustained submaximal contraction, following FR, when compared to increased RMS following rest. MVC was maintained following FR, avoiding decreases observed throughout the rest condition. Contractile characteristics of RF were unaffected, as shown by unaltered TMG parameters, although reduced muscle stiffness characteristics, and increased contraction velocity were evident in VL following the third consecutive day of FR. It had been hypothesized that elevated Dm would be indicative of altered muscle architecture and thus be associated with augmented ROM; surprisingly however, ROM remained unchanged over time and did not differ between conditions.
Perhaps the greatest insight into the mechanisms behind the effects of FR has been provided by investigating neuromuscular recruitment during static fatiguing contractions; RMS was lower at all time points following FR compared to the same time points following rest. Within the rest condition, RMS increased from baseline up to 15 and 30 min post-rest, potentially indicating that the muscle required greater neural drive in order to maintain 50% of MVC , suggesting that submaximal fatigue occurred . However, similar changes in RMS arise due to peripheral factors, such as metabolite accumulation . Increased neural drive is indicated by increased RMS which occurs as higher threshold motor units (MU) are recruited to sustain force production, in compensation for earlier recruited MUs becoming fatigued [40, 41]. In agreement with our hypothesis, these findings suggest that FR was able to reduce the impact of fatigue during this submaximal task, allowing the muscle to be activated more efficiently. Furthermore, on D48, RMS of the rest condition was higher than the previous 2 days, in addition to being elevated vs. FR condition, indicating there may have been chronic adaptation to repeated bouts of FR on consecutive days. However, given the constraints discussed above, it cannot be confirmed that changes in RMS were the result of altered neural drive, as opposed to peripheral factors. Future research should therefore incorporate M-wave amplitude characteristics, and normalize EMG to M-wave, in order to neutralize the effect of peripheral muscle fatigue, and isolate factors relating to neuromuscular efficiency [39, 42, 43].
It seems plausible that sustained muscle lengthening under pressure, applied during FR, will stimulate muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organ [10, 17]. Stimulation of these mechanoreceptors would lead to increased activity of type Ib afferents, thereby leading to greater proprioceptive feedback from the muscle in question to the CNS, as has been demonstrated through altering muscle-spindle length following proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) [44, 45]. The viscoelastic nature of skeletal muscle also may impact responses to FR [46, 47]. Indeed, shear wave velocity of knee flexors has been shown to decrease following FR; while this was not associated with increased ROM, the combination of FR with active warm up prolonged observed increases in ROM beyond active warm up alone .
Peak torque (MVC) was elevated 30 min after FR, which was also higher than 30 min post-rest. The decline in MVC on D24 and D48 of the rest condition can be interpreted as another marker of the fatiguing effect of the test protocol. It follows that lower neural drive required to complete the submaximal task following FR, compared to rest, indicates less demand on the muscle and, as such, has enabled maintenance of MVC following consecutive days of FR. Previous studies have reported no alteration in strength or performance [6, 49] or improved performance through combining FR with a dynamic warm up compared to a dynamic warm up alone . The present study is the first to report an improvement in MVC following FR alone. Previous studies have measured strength or performance ≤ 10 min after FR; in accordance, we found no change in MVC immediately and 15 min post-FR. When force output is important, these findings suggest that for optimal effect, FR should be performed ≥ 30 min prior to activity.
As FR has previously been reported to increase ROM without decrements in force production, one of the main aims of this study was to examine the contractile mechanics of muscles subjected to FR. It was hypothesized that muscle displacement would increase following consecutive days of FR, indicative of reduced muscle stiffness. Despite the lack of improvement in ROM, higher displacement was observed in VL on D48 of FR treatment compared to D48 of the rest condition. Furthermore, Dm was 15.7% greater than baseline, 15 min post-FR, and 19.0% greater than baseline 30 min post-FR on D48; compared to 3.7% lower and 2.8% lower at 15 and 30 min post-rest. Although no differences were revealed in RF, there was a tendency towards greater displacement following FR. Similarly, Murray et al.  reported no change in ROM; however, they also reported no effect of FR on TMG Dm, although only a single bout of FR was performed. Given that we observed a difference in Dm between groups only on D48, it may be speculated that continuing with FR treatment for a more extended period of time may lead to more pronounced effects on contractile properties. It should also be noted however, that in the present study, independent of day, VL displacement was greater 15 and 30 min post treatment, in both the rest and FR conditions. Therefore, it seems that the test protocol itself may have impacted upon muscle mechanical properties; in order to fully elucidate the impact of FR on mechanical properties, investigation of the impact of FR on muscle contractile properties in isolation from other measurements may be required, to avoid interference from additional stretch and fatigue. Furthermore, other researchers have described mixed results following FR protocols lasting between 1 and 3 weeks [50, 51]; a dose response may exist, such that prolonged FR treatment, lasting ≥ 1 week, may prove more effective than acute FR, or treatments lasting ≤ 6 days. Interestingly, shorter treatment periods, combining FR with complimentary techniques, such as static stretching  or active warm up  may augment the response. As such, future research should aim to explore the optimal combination of techniques to elicit neuromuscular outcomes.
This is the first study to illustrate elevated strength 30 min after a 2-min bout of FR, alongside reduced RMS during submaximal activity following FR. This reduced RMS protected the muscles from the fatiguing effects of the protocol, observed through the rest condition. Muscle displacement was increased after three consecutive days of FR; however, this did not translate into improved ROM. It seems that a single bout of FR may lead to alterations in neural drive. Such alterations potentially enhance strength and performance and delay the onset of fatigue.
This research was funded by SportScotland: Scottish Institute of Sport. The authors acknowledge Mr. Chris Grigson for technical support and Ms. Helen Thomson for assistance during data collection.
This research was funded by SportScotland: Scottish Institute of Sport.
LJM contributed to the study design, data collection, analysis, and writing of the text. MMF contributed to the writing of the text. RMB contributed to the data collection, analysis, and writing of the text. AMH contributed to study design, analysis, and writing of the text. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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The study was performed in accordance with the standards set by the latest revision of the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the University of Stirling Sports Studies Ethics Committee. Volunteers provided written consent, having been informed of any potential risks involved in their participation.
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Halloween is a magical time to be in New York City. From haunted houses to Off-Broadway theater, there are plenty of creepy attractions to excite tourists and locals alike.
It’s a chance for New Yorkers to unleash our creativity by donning homemade costumes (heavy on the gore and short on the hemlines). Our exhibitionism comes out as we parade down 6th Avenue, waving to the cameras and snapping photos with total strangers. We even summon the courage to visit America’s scariest haunted houses, where we are poked and prodded by ‘serial killers’.
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1. Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
This may be an unconventional choice for the top Halloween attraction in New York City, but I stand by it. Where else can you see adorable dogs wearing outrageous, homemade Halloween costumes? You haven’t experienced the joy of the season until you’ve seen a pug dressed as Scarlet O’ Hara or a Pomeranian outfitted as Tron. Trust me. The best part? This parade is FREE and provides amazing photo ops. Make sure to bring your camera and don’t be afraid to get down on the ground for the perfect photo of canine Lady Gaga.
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What: Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Where: Tompkins Square Park, the East Village, Manhattan
When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 12-3PM
Cost: FREE to gawk at the dogs outside the judging area; $5 suggested donation (comes with raffle ticket) to register a dog in the costume contest or to visit the show area
Tickets: Sold at the door. For more info, visit the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade Facebook page.
2. Village Halloween Parade
Costume lovers, fans of public drunkenness and New Yorkers with holiday spirit have looked forward to the Village Halloween Parade for 40 years. In a heart-breaking development, the parade may be cancelled this year due to lack of funds. The organizers are soliciting donations via Kickstarter but, at press time, faced a shortfall of $15,000. I’ve just donated to the cause, since it’s hard to imagine Halloween in Manhattan without this historic parade. It’s the closest thing New Yorkers have to Mardi Gras (well, except for the Gay Pride Parade, which bears some striking similarities).
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Where: West side of Manhattan, straight up 6th Ave from Spring Street to 16th Street
When: Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 7PM
Cost: FREE to all! Anyone is welcome to join the parade– as long as they are wearing a costume (and don’t mind arriving insanely early to wait on line). Participants should head to Sixth Ave between Spring & Canal Streets as close to 7PM as possible, if not before. There are best costume prizes.
For more info: Visit the official website of the Village Halloween Parade.
3. Blackout Haunted House
Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be the victim of a deranged killer? How would you react– would you sit there and take the abuse? How quickly would you break? These are questions you’ll ask yourself as you experience Blackout, arguably NYC’s scariest haunted house. This is not an ordinary haunt; you have to go through alone, there is performer nudity and you will be shouted at and even touched. Blackout isn’t for everyone, but it is unlike any other Halloween attraction in the five boroughs of NYC. Before you go, read our 2013 review for survival tips.
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What: Blackout Haunted House
Where: The Vortex Theater, 164 Eleventh Avenue (Ground Floor), Manhattan, NY
When: Open now through November 5, 2013. See website for show times.
Tickets: Purchase advance tickets on the Blackout website.
4. Nightmare Haunted House
So, you want a scary Halloween attraction but aren’t ready to go through a haunted house alone? Then Nightmare is for you. This theatrically-produced haunt features creepy sets and America’s most notorious serial killers. Small groups go through a maze of rooms, and you can opt to be “touched” by the intense performers. This is a top-notch haunted house that may give you nightmares, but won’t activate your PTSD. Check out our review before visiting.
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What: Nightmare Killers 2 Haunted House
When: September 27- November 2, 2013
Where: Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk Street, Manhattan
Tickets: $30 online or $35 at the door. VIP and student tickets available. To purchase, visit NightmareNYC.com.
5. Blood Manor Haunted House
Are you attracted to campy horror movies featuring blood, gore and big-breasted zombies? Does your taste in movies range from Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Elvira? If so, you need to purchase a ticket to Blood Manor haunted house immediately. It’s one of the city’s most popular Halloween haunted houses and attracts a steady stream of tipsy clubgoers, Halloween enthusiasts and horror fans. I’m always impressed by the enthusiasm of the performers, who are as committed as Method actors to their gruesome roles and often help develop their own characters. Read our 2013 review for more info on this Halloween classic.
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What: Blood Manor Haunted House
When: Oct. 4- Nov. 2, 2013
Where: 163 Varick Street, Manhattan
Tickets: $30 plus $3.50 fee online; $35 at the door. VIP tickets also available. To purchase, visit BloodManor.com.
6. The Dead Dream Machine
Do you prefer Halloween attractions with a hipster edge? Then head to Bushwick, Brooklyn– one of NYC’s trendiest neighborhoods– for a performance of Dead Dream Machine. This off, off, off-Broadway show features a talented cast of young actors sending up horror movie cliches. When a creepy magician who looks like Nosferatu appears and goads an innocent girl into a ‘dream machine,’ you know you are in for a wild ride! The show also features aerial performances and guest musicians. Check out our review for additional details.
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What: Dead Dream Machine
Where: La Luna Theater, 135 Thames St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
When: Open now through October 13, 2013.
Tickets: Purchase advance tickets on the Dead Dream Machine eventbrite website.
I have not personally attended these attractions (yet) so cannot vouch for their creepiness factor. If you have experienced them, please share your thoughts in the comments field.
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Fox has officially announced that its series Gang Related after only season. The serialized cop drama, which ran for 13 episodes this summer, will not return for season two due to low ratings, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Gang Related premiered back in May, earning a very weak 0.9 among adults among adults 18-49, and the series ended its first and only season with an average of 0.7 in the demo. Fox had considered renewing the series last month, moving the show’s location from Los Angeles to North Carolina, Austin, or Chicago, which would have trimmed costs but would have also cost the series some of its cast (series star Terry O’Quinn would have most likely not returned).
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As global alternative investment managers drive international operational improvements in their portfolio companies, are there lessons to be learnt and applied for GP operating models? Gordon Stuart, Chief Financial Officer of TMF Group, a private equity backed international professional services firm in over 75 countries, examines the challenges of cross-border operations.
Sometimes in corporate life it’s a struggle to ensure your firm is more than the sum of its parts. For TMF Group, that challenge has been particularly acute as we acquired more than 60 businesses around the world between 2005 and 2008. During that time TMF Group embarked on a land grab, buying up businesses quickly to build our international footprint, and when that acquisition spell ended we had to set about building a common culture across the firm. Like the empire-builders of old, we had to work out how to absorb and administer our new territories even as we acquired new ones. It was vital we got this right. TMF Group’s success depends on giving clients the same experience no matter where they operate and who at TMF Group they deal with.
TMF Group helps companies expand overseas by allowing them to outsource critical back office functions including HR, payroll and corporate secretarial. We provide local expertise on everything from understanding tax regulations in Jakarta or the perils of payroll in Sao Paulo to obtaining a trade license in Guangzhou. We do this so our clients don’t have to, leaving them to concentrate instead on what they do best.
In 2008, we were acquired by private equity firm Doughty Hanson and three years later they merged us with another portfolio company, Equity Trust. It was only then that we were able to pause for breath and begin turning our huge global footprint into a major competitive advantage. We embarked on our “One TMF Group” project, introducing common systems and processes and adopting a multi-jurisdictional approach to sales.
Looking back, it did sometimes feel like TMF Group was the biggest company no one had ever heard of, but when I explain our role to contacts in the business world they immediately see the value in what we do. I know from previous jobs how time-consuming it can be to set up a small operation in, say, Italy. Before you can start trading you have to incorporate a company and that means hiring at least one lawyer and an accountant with specialist local knowledge or engaging a plethora of local advisers all of whom need to be managed and with no single point of accountability. This comes at a cost and staff could leave at any time or advisors start to compete directly with us. TMF Group gives companies the comfort of knowing those functions will always be fulfilled and that is a huge burden to remove from a CFO’s shoulders.
That is not to say we haven’t had challenges of our own. Local self-starters founded many of the businesses we bought and their entrepreneurial spirit endures. If there is a choice between going to a client meeting and hitting an internal filing deadline, the client meeting will win out every time. Therefore creating some basic corporate discipline has been vital. To deliver services to our clients we need to have the right people in place and we can only do that by looking forward, planning and forecasting.
We have also worked hard on making the business more productive and efficient. We used to have a decentralised and disparate IT operation because local MDs had the autonomy to buy whatever products they deemed appropriate. At one point we had over 4,000 different applications in use across our business. We are now in the process of carrying out a major rationalisation of our IT estate, settling on a core set of business-critical applications that we use across the organisation. As an example of this, our businesses worked on several different email platforms and migrating them onto the same system saved a lot of time and money.
We have also re-focused our strategy on the internal finance systems that we use and have moved to a small number of core systems that are best of breed for the territories we operate across. In addition, I have created new reporting lines, with five regional Finance Directors reporting to me rather than the regional CEOs.
When I arrived, the group finance function was disconnected from the business and we didn’t really engage with country managers. I’ve tried to change what we do so we are seen as a valuable business resource rather than the department that oversees a statutory reporting function. For example, we have upped our focus on cash management across the group and significantly reduced our working capital requirement – all of which drives real shareholder value. In late 2012, we also fundamentally revised our financing strategy by replacing our term bank facilities with a high yield bond. This has given us much more control over what we do with our cash as well as removing short term targets that could adversely restrict strategic choices we wanted to make for the business. On top of this we are working to create a ‘smarter’ set of Performance Management reports that tie our overall corporate objectives down into operational metrics that can be driven by local teams.
After a hiatus of a few years, the empire is expanding once more. TMF Group is starting to acquire companies again in order to enter new markets or bolster our offer in the countries where we already have a presence. When I look back at all we’ve done over the last few years I realise just how far we’ve come. We now look and behave like a large global company, but we have achieved that by focusing tirelessly on knitting together disparate parts of the business. After all, you can never afford to stop focusing on the details.
This article first appeared in Financial Director on 28 April 2014.

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text: Treyc Cohen, 26, from Stonydelph in Tamworth is a call centre worker and former music student, she quit studying at the University of Wolverhampton in the summer. In the 2009 series Cohen was in the over-25s category and got through to the final 24, who were invited to Simon Cowell's judges' home in Los Angeles but she wasn't selected for the live shows. In this 2010 series, at judges houses she sang "Ave Maria" by Beyoncé Knowles but wasn't picked to be in the initial top 12 acts. She was Cheryl's wildcard for the live finals. Her rendition of "One" from U2 in the first live show brought her rave comments including Cowell saying: "I am amazed that we overlooked you in this competition. I didn't like what you're wearing.. but honestly that's not an issue, because by a far mile, that was the best vocal for the entire competition thus far". Controversy erupted after it was revealed that after failing to qualify in 2009, Cohen signed a management deal with Artimis Music Management Ltd that landed her a contract in October 2009 with Birmingham-based Ajoupa Records, that released her debut single entitled "A Time to Be Heard". It was also the debut single of Ajoupa Records itself. It was released on 14 December 2009 featuring the a capella group The Black Voices and is still available. The X Factor rules strictly forbid record deals while a contestant is on the show, and the show's legal team are currently working to free her from her contract.


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Powell Street History
Powell Street was the vibrant centre of the Japanese community in Canada for decades from the late 1800's until the internment of Japanese Canadians from the west coast in 1942. Learn the history of Powell Street (パウエル街), through its people and places.
Monogatari: Tales of Powell Street 1920-1941
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Mayo Clinic’s new Arizona Research Dean
Diane Jelinek, Ph.D., is the new dean for research at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, responsible for all Mayo research activities and programs in the state. A self-described “card carrying immunologist,” Dr. Jelinek has devoted her career to studying cancers of the immune system, with a particular focus on multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL.
Since 1991 she has served in numerous roles including chair of the department of Immunology, dean of the Mayo Graduate School, and as a consultant in the Division of Hematology. She earned her doctorate in Immunology from the Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, with two postdoctoral fellowships in Molecular Genetics and Internal Medicine.
She recently spoke with Discovery’s Edge on her new role and vision for research in Arizona.
Q: Let’s go back to the beginning. We hear you once had hopes of becoming a veterinarian when you began your undergraduate studies in microbiology at Michigan State University (MSU). Tell us about that.
A: I love animals. I felt that was my calling. I chose MSU because of its veterinary school. It was very competitive to get in. I applied after my sophomore and junior years and did not get in. In my senior year I got an interview, but did not get in. You learn the most from your failures. It opens up new pathways.
I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in microbiology but had no other back up plans.
Q: What led you to pursue immunology?
A: Upon graduation I got a job at the Michigan Department of Public Health in the serology division. I began doing small research projects during the two years I was there. My mentor, Dr. Budzko, said "You seem to enjoy research," and encouraged me to apply to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. That was where I got my Ph.D. in Immunology. Being at that institution and the training I received, opened up so many doors for me. After six years of post-doctoral training, it was time to look for a job. The Department of Immunology at Mayo Clinic offered me a position. I just celebrated my 24th anniversary at Mayo.”
Q What motivates the scientist within you? What keeps you going?
A: Being a scientist is a job with lifelong learning. It’s about reading the literature, reading an article and the wheels start turning. You wonder if this discovery can be linked to the diseases my lab studies.
The big questions are always the hardest questions to answer and the ones that keep you awake at night.
When I was a graduate student, a professor said to be successful as a scientist you have to keep 90 percent of your thoughts on your research. What keeps me going is always trying to answer those big questions.
I once met a patient with multiple myeloma and she said, "Diane, what can you tell me that’s going to help me?" That was very impactful.
Scientists ultimately want to make a difference – discover something that will be of some value – identifying new targets that, if you had new drugs, would benefit people; identifying biomarkers that might predict disease progression.
Many of us embrace education. I like to lecture. I like to mentor graduate students – that also motivates me in my work.
Q: It seems like there is a lot of buzz around immunology these days. Do you feel as though immunologists are finally getting the attention they deserve?
A: I’m biased, but I think that immunology is squarely at the center of health and disease. There has become such as awareness of just how important cells of the immune system are to a lot of different health conditions – inflammation, cardiovascular issues, cancer.
Between 30 to 40 percent of all clinical codes are linked to some dysfunction of the immune system – whether it is excessive inflammation, autoimmunity, or cancers of the immune system.
There’s been a lot of excitement in the last year or two. I think what really jumpstarted people getting excited about immunology are recent success stories showing that immune system manipulation can be very effective in treating certain kinds of cancer. That was a prediction all along. Scientists have made incredible inroads into better understanding there are certain cell types and signals that can actually dampen the immune system. Can we be clever enough to figure out how to keep the cancer cells from dialing down the immune system?
Q: What excited you most about becoming the Dean of Research in Arizona?
A: I’ve always admired from afar the ability in the Valley to form these very unique partnerships. By having a university like Arizona State University - which is strong in wide number of areas of research such as engineering and geology - it is very exciting marrying that of expertise with Mayo biomedical research scientists. There is a lot of emphasis on innovation and the potential of the Arizona Biomedical Corridor. It’s exciting to be at the table and think of ways to help leverage the land surrounding Mayo’s Phoenix campus with creative partnerships.
We have a strong comprehensive cancer center, which has direct advantages to patients in the Valley. Patients are drawn to a place that has strong research and innovative trials.
There is also a strong emphasis on discovery and team science, clinical trials, and entrepreneurship is in motion here at Mayo in Arizona, which is great.
Q: What is your vision?
A: I think it is crucial, given the competition in the Valley, that we expand the benefit of the Mayo enterprise. There is a lot of outstanding research that is being done enterprise wide. We need to communicate better what that expertise is and increase enterprise wide collaboration.
We need to continue to leverage our partnerships with ASU and TGEN. We are also exploring research collaborations with Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
We need to integrate research more with the clinical practice. How do we connect those dots to make certain all of our scientists are participating in projects relevant to the clinical practice and strengthening those collaborative ties.
I am also very excited about how we are recruiting physicians with academic backgrounds in the clinical departments. Those physicians interested in research will also differentiate the practice and create more opportunity for research. That’s a win-win.
Q Do you ever look back and wonder what life would be like if you had become a veterinarian instead?
A: I look back and think I would have been bored.

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2020-2021 Accountability Data Release
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education was presented student achievement data for the 2020-21 school year in September at its regularly scheduled meeting. The data was released and verified September 1, 2021 by the State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first student data released since the results from the 2018-2019 school year. WS/FCS leaders join state officials in noting the new data should not be considered an accountability report or compared to previous years. Due to school closures, a variety of remote learning options, a variance in instruction and testing standardization, it stands to reason these scores will be different than years past. That is in part why state accountability is waived and there are no updated School Performance Grades.
More on the state’s overall scores can be found on the NCDPI webpage.
Graduation and ProficiencyDistrict Goal: 90%
School Year 2020-2021: 85.5%
While the district maintains an overall goal of a 90% graduation rate, several high schools were able to continue with graduation rates above 90%.
Parkland High School saw a nearly 5% increase.
- Atkins Academic A&T: 100%
- Early College of Forsyth: 100%
- Reagan, Walkertown, West Forsyth, and WSPA: Graduation rate > 90%
Walkertown High School saw a 4% increase.
Over time, the district has improved its graduation rate by almost 16%, up from 70.8% in 2008. Comparatively, North Carolina recorded a graduation rate of 86.9% for 2021.
Student proficiency is used as an indicator as to whether students consistently demonstrate mastery of the content standards and are well prepared for the next grade or course. The Grade Level Proficiency (GLP) measure includes students who score at Level 3 and above and show at least sufficient command of the material. Here are the most recent comparisons for proficiency:
Reading, Grades 3-8
Math, Grades 3-8
Science, Grade 5 & 8
Next Steps: Addressing the Learning Loss and Gaps
NCDPI has said these scores are not meant to measure accountability, they are meant to help districts and parents plan in the coming year.
“We have already developed some robust strategies to address the areas in which we know it’s imperative to increase student achievement, “ said McManus. Some of those new initiatives include:
- A clear Instructional Framework that is supported with all new standards-aligned curriculum resources. The district has adopted and purchased new K-12 ELA and Math textbooks for the first time in over 15 years
- ESSER funds under the district’s learning loss plan being used to hire literacy coaches, graduation coaches, and other instructional support personnel. These coaches will work side by side with teachers to use data and design targeted instruction to accelerate learning.
- Creating Extended Learning Programs, after school tutoring and learning sessions as well as individualized, intensive learning supports for students outside the normal academic day
- Eliminating barriers to learning by implanting a 1:1 device plan that will support instruction by providing all students grades 3-12 with their own Chromebook.
- Project Impact and Read Write Spell partners spearheading a new Reading Warriors tutoring program for kindergarten and first grade students at select schools. The Reading Warriors program is an intensive volunteer-based reading program in which trained volunteers will work bi-weekly to support students who need extra time around literacy
- Teachers and staff being provided with increased Professional Learning Opportunities
- The district adopting new discipline responses and behavioral supports for students that focus on reducing suspensions and other barriers that interfere with learning.
McManus said, “These results send a clear message that being in school matters now more than ever. We will continue to push for all efforts that keep our students healthy and in school. The pandemic is not over, but we cannot wait to address these needs. We have the team, the resources, and the structure to make it happen.”
More information and the complete data release can be found on the state website.


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Producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist John Parish has spent the 2010s scoring independent films and recording soundtracks, and producing for others, from PJ Harvey (whose road band he directs), Rokia Traore, and Jenny Hval to Tom Brousseau, This Is the Kit, and Aldous Harding. Bird Dog Dante is his first proper vocal album since 2009's collaboration with Harvey on A Woman a Man Walked By and his own Once Upon a Little Time. The two soundtrack projects issued since, She, A Chinese (2010), and Screenplay: The Film Music of John Parish (2013), have nonetheless informed this wonderfully weird venture. Parish wrote and recorded these songs in a variety of locations, often while on the road, in keeping with his long established aesthetic M.O. He covered the seams in this approach (somewhat) by mixing it all in a ten-day session between bouts of touring with Harvey's extended band in support of her Hope Six Demolition Project.
While traveling, Parish often ran lyric ideas past Harvey. One such exercise was undertaken for this set's first single, "Sorry for Your Loss," a song dedicated to the memory of their mutual friend Mark Linkous who took his own life in 2010. Upon completion, Parish decided it would work best as a duet as the pair deliver it here -- its lyrics and melody directly relate to the deep, isolating depression that plagued Linkous. Its eerie electronic whine is answered by a slightly de-tuned strummed banjo (a favorite instrument of Linkous' and one he used often), as Jeremy Hogg's stinging, gated guitar underscores the refrain: "The sun never felt colder/The window rattled and I wondered if you'd just passed over…." Hogg and Parish deliver the oddly tender and utterly ironic "Type 1" -- a paean to diabetes -- as a duo. "Rachel" is delivered as an early rock & roll song in duet with Harding, while Parish plays everything else -- including trombone. The cinematic element follows in four consecutive tunes, the suspenseful "Buffalo" contains a buried-in-the-mix chanted choral vocal with a full band, and "Kireru" is delivered via three keyboards playing oscillated drones that open onto church-like passages, as Hogg's spiky guitar adds a layered, trebly spaghetti western feel. Parish takes it solo on piano and electronics for "Le Passé Devant Nous" and "Carver's House." The former is a minimal sketch whose elemental white noise is as much a part of its structure as the inquisitive keys; the latter's skeletal piano is answered by field recordings and a rhythm created from an unidentifiable sample. For all its moodiness, Bird Dog Dante closes on the sunny tip with the hooky, lo-fi pop of "The First Star," with its earworm chorus and striated vocal harmonies between Parish and keyboardist Marta Collica. While it's unlikely that Bird Dog Dante will win him many new fans, its curious, intimate, casual approach will certainly appeal to those who have embraced Parish's earlier -- and no less idiosyncratic -- recordings.


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Audio information that is featured on Paani Paani by Badshah, Aastha Gill.
Find songs that harmonically matches to Paani Paani by Badshah, Aastha Gill. Listed below are tracks with similar keys and BPM to the track where the track can be harmonically mixed.
|Tere Naal Nachna (From "Nawabzaade")||Badshah, Sunanda Sharma||C Major||7||8B||115|
|Gaddi||Raftaar, Deep Kalsi||C Major||7||8B||130|
|Crazy Lady||Aastha Gill||C Major||8||8B||109|
|Say My Name||KR$NA||C Major||6||8B||127|
|Gallan Tipsiyaan||Arjun Kanungo||C Major||9||8B||101|
|Paintra - Extended Version||DIVINE||C Major||9||8B||92|
|Let's Nacho||Nucleya, Benny Dayal, Badshah||C Major||9||8B||130|
|She Move It Like||Badshah||C Major||5||8B||102|
|Jagga Jiteya||Daler Mehndi, Dee MC, Shashwat Sachdev||C Major||8||8B||94|
|Urvashi||Yo Yo Honey Singh||C Major||7||8B||106|
|Haan Main Galat||Pritam, Arijit Singh, Shashwat Singh||C Major||7||8B||118|
|Emiway-Samajh Mein Aaya Kya?||Emiway Bantai||C Major||4||8B||103|
|Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag (From "Ginny Weds Sunny")||Mika Singh, Payal Dev, Neha Kakkar, Badshah||C Major||8||8B||130|
|Vardaan||Ajey Nagar (CarryMinati), Yash Nagar (Wily Frenzy)||A Minor||7||8A||95|
|Bekhayali (From "Kabir Singh")||Sachet Tandon, Sachet-Parampara||A Minor||6||8A||172|
|Jean Teri||Jaz Dhami, Raftaar, Deep Kalsi||A Minor||7||8A||100|
|Drunk n High||Mellow D, Aastha Gill||A Minor||7||8A||105|
|Dilbar (From "Satyameva Jayate")||Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Ikka||A Minor||9||8A||104|
|Hermosa (feat. D Soldierz)||Aastha Gill, D Soldierz||A Minor||6||8A||98|
|Ban Ja Rani Remix(Remix By Dj Chetas)||Guru Randhawa, Rajat Nagpal, Haji Springer||A Minor||8||8A||124|
|Meri Baari||Millind Gaba, Music Mg||A Minor||7||8A||97|
This song is track #1 in Paani Paani by Badshah, Aastha Gill, which has a total of 1 tracks. The duration of this track is 2:54 and was released on June 9, 2021. As of now, this track is currently not as popular as other songs out there. In fact, based on the song analysis, Paani Paani is a very danceable song and should be played at your next party!
Paani Paani has a BPM of 105. Since this track has a tempo of 105, the tempo markings of this song would be Andante (at a walking pace). Overall, we believe that this song has a slow tempo.
The key of Paani Paani is C Major. In other words, for DJs who are harmonically matchings songs, the Camelot key for this track is 8B. So, the perfect camelot match for 8B would be either 8B or 9A. While, 9B can give you a low energy boost. For moderate energy boost, you would use 5B and a high energy boost can either be 10B or 3B. Though, if you want a low energy drop, you should looking for songs with either a camelot key of 8A or 7B will give you a low energy drop, 11B would be a moderate one, and 6B or 1B would be a high energy drop. Lastly, 5A allows you to change the mood.
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Deere & Company announced Thursday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Bear Flag Robotics, founded in 2017, develops autonomous driving technologies compatible with existing machines.
Deere said the deal accelerates the delivery of automation and autonomy to the farm and supports its strategy to create smarter machines with advanced technology.
"Deere views autonomy as an important step forward in enabling farmers to leverage their resources strategically to feed the world and create more sustainable and profitable operations," saidJahmy Hindman, chief technology officer at Deere. "Bear Flag's team of talented agriculture professionals, engineers and technologists have a proven ability to deliver advanced technology solutions to market."
Deere began working with Bear Flag in 2019 as part of its novel Startup Collaborator program. The Startup Collaborator program works with startup companies whose technology could add value for Deere customers. Since then, Bear Flag has successfully deployed its autonomous solution on a limited number of farms in the U.S.
"Bear Flag Robotics advanced technology is running now," a video released with Deere's announcement explains. "You can see autonomous tractors driving through fields today," the video continues, with images of John Deere tractors running across the screen, performing various, driverless operations.
The video goes on to explain that the Bear Flag autonomous technology leverages a combination of LiDAR, radar and camera sensors, as well as the computer resources "to enable a tractor to work in the fields autonomously, enabling farmers to ... increase productivity and take advantage of remote management solutions."
LiDAR, or light detection and ranging, is a remote-sensing method that measures distances of objects on the earth's surface. Terrestrial LiDAR systems are installed on moving vehicles or tripods to collect data points. In the video, the most prominent piece of technology hardware shown is a crossed-membered metal structure fitted to the roof of a Deere tractor. The video does not explain what it is exactly.
"One of the biggest challenges farmers face today is the availability of skilled labor to execute time-sensitive operations that impact farming outcomes. Autonomy offers a safe and productive alternative to address that challenge head on," said Igino Cafiero, co-founder and CEO of Bear Flag Robotics.
The Bear Flag team will remain focused on autonomy, sensor fusion, vision, data, software and hardware. They will remain in Silicon Valley where they will work with Deere to accelerate the development of autonomy products for Deere customers across the world.
For more information about Bear Flag Robotics go to: www.BearFlagRobotics.com.
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Introducing: Tamaryn - Dawning
Tamaryn are Rex John Shelverton of Portraits of Past & The Audience and the lady herself, Tamaryn Brown. Their take on shoegaze creates a suspenseful atmosphere that sucks you in, deeper and deeper.
Their new 9 track LP The Waves was recently released through Mexican Summer. Here's a nice quote from the bands Facebook page:
"But where Tamaryn’s earlier material was rooted in traditional goth-psych overtones, The Waves represents an incredible step forward in terms of her approach. These nine songs combine driving pop and lush balladry with layered, guitar-driven atmospheres, against which Tamaryn’s voice, languid and restrained, melts against its surface."
Watch Tamaryn's new video for 'Dawning' Below. If you like this check out the bands MySpace or Buy The Waves.


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The Food Hourglass is not both! If you compare this with the Paleo diet, a young person pimples, the risk for developing canker sores increases, with the roomyoghurts or a quark. A healthy and varied diet provides sufficient vitamins and minerals to maintain health and to prevent chronic diseases. These are foods that have undergone little operations as possible.
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