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With an increasing surge of COVID-19 across the country especially in the states of Delhi, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, the chief ministers of these states on Monday, appealed to the Centre to lower or remove the age bar for the inoculation of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Although vaccines alone are not a cure to curb the virus, it raises an important question of whether the surge in cases can be controlled if everyone above 18 is vaccinated. Thus, speaking to The Quint, public health experts: virologist Dr. Shahid Jameel, Dr. Anant Bhan who is an Adjunct Professor & Researcher in Bioethics at Mangaluru’s Yenepoya University answer some important questions.
Is Vaccinating people above 18 a good idea?
The Modi government on Tuesday said that the vaccine discourse needs to be looked at ‘scientifically,’ and COVID-19 task force head, Dr V K Paul said that the vaccines are available “for those who need it, not those who want it.”
Thus Dr Shahid Jameel states, “The vaccine is one tool to control the pandemic. It’s an important tool but needs to be deployed intelligently. It’s good to think about opening up the vaccination process above 18, but the approach needs to be more nuanced - for example, specific state-wise protocols in states experiencing a surge.”
Dr Jameel further explains that one cannot adopt a common vaccinating policy for all states, as each of them has different rates of surging. “Vaccination should be opened in states where there is a surge and where models show there will be a surge - such as election states. We can pre-empt the rising numbers and plan for that.”
“Maharashtra and Nagaland, with different case rates, for example, cannot be treated the same”, he adds.
Dr Anant Bhan talks about targetted vaccination approach “the government’s rollout policy has to look at the situation on the ground and look state-wise.”
The WHO recommended the elderly and those with comorbidities getting a priority to be vaccinated at first. This staggered approach helps to tackle the problem of health and disease burdens.
“We know these vaccines reduce mortality and severe disease. They protect lives. Keeping this in mind, we have done the prioritization,” says Dr V K Paul.
However, with a majority of youth being infected by the virus in the current scenario, it raises an important question whether we should prioritize vaccinating them.
How effective are the vaccinations to curb the surge? Will we still need a lockdown?
“It does make sense to vaccinate more people,” says Dr Jameel.
However, Dr Anant Bhan is of the opinion that we need to ask more detailed, scientific questions about vaccine availability, how it reduces the burden of disease, and much more.
He says, “The idea of relaxing the age limit for vaccination should be brought to the table. But it must be clear that this will not affect the current wave as the effects will be more medium-to-long term (about 6-8 weeks from the vaccination date). So for now, we would need to follow restrictions as well.”
Talking about the vulnerability of the current situation, Dr. Jameel mentions “We cannot vaccinate everyone overnight. He further adds that to control the situation there must be an amalgamation of both lockdowns and vaccination drives. He states that lockdowns have an immediate effect, unlike vaccines. “Limited lockdowns are inevitable, although night and weekend curfews are of little help and more for optics,” says Dr. Jameel.
Both the experts call for a nuanced scientific approach to tackle the crisis.
“We can do a lockdown in certain areas of affected cities,” says Dr. Jameel, while Dr. Bhan adds that since we know the problems from last time, “we can plan better for other healthcare services to continue, the elderly to be protected” and daily wagers to stay afloat.
How to Ensure Equitable Vaccine Distribution
While younger healthcare workers are a priority currently based on the threat the pandemic is posing, it is also important to ensure a balance with the people above the age of 60 who are still scheduled to receive their second dose.
Thus Dr. Bhan stresses to find ways for the equal distribution of the vaccine to smaller, rural areas and tier 2, 3 cities - especially when it is also opened up to individuals above 18. “Since there are issues of uptake, we need to look at current demand and supply too,” he adds.
Do We Have Enough Vaccine Supply?
There have been situations of lack of vaccine dosages in states that have a high surge, like Delhi or Mumbai. Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope mentioned, “We do not have enough vaccine doses at various vaccination centres, and people have to be sent back due to a shortage of doses.” However, in the response to this the Modi government denies any shortage, the need of the hour calls for increasing the supply.
“Why can’t supply be increased?” asks Dr Jameel. “We have a good manufacturing capacity. In fact, the Serum Institute of India has gone on record saying they have the capacity to manufacture 10 million vaccines a month. Earlier, Bharat Biotech had said they can make 3, and ramp up production to 5 million a month.” This implies having at least 10-15 million doses a month.
Dr. Jameel adds that apart from these two approved vaccines, one can also look for other alternatives which include the US’ Johnson&Johnson vaccine, and Russia’s Sputnik V.
“Why is the regulator demanding bridge trials for these, especially in a surge and time of crisis? Covaxin was approved without any efficacy data. Even Covishield did not have bridge trials done before being approved,” says Dr. Jameel. “On this, the government is being unscientific.”
Tackling vaccine myths and hesitancy
Dr. Shahid Jameel states, “It’s a myth that vaccines prevent infection, they prevent disease. This means vaccines protect against severe disease and death but you can still be infected and transmit the virus to others. So you MUST wear a mask even after being vaccinated.” He further adds “Even with 1 dose there are studies that say you are offered limited protection against severe disease.”
Thus, with cases rising beyond control one must realize that vaccination is no magic tool, and they will only work efficiently and control the spike if individuals adopt healthy sanitation practices like masking, hand washing, and social distancing. The vaccination does not eliminate the virus, and it only makes you less vulnerable and protects you protect against severe disease and death
Dr. Bhan says talks about drawing experiences from polio campaigns and employing national and local networks to spread correct information. A rise in sensationalist reporting on adverse events has resulted in reduced transparency during the regulatory approval process. hence, the public is experiencing hesitancy due to a general lack of public health awareness.
“It’s important to understand the hesitancy, and work with communities, hear their concerns, and answer them,” says Dr. Bhan.


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Flappy Bird 2
Welcome to Vex 8, the most anticipated sequel and the latest version of the Vex series that challenges you with many obstacles to overcome.
Skibidi Toilet Only Up
Skibidi Toilet Only Up is an extremely new and fun entertainment game. In it you will embark on a fun and unique journey.
Flappy Shooter is a completely new version of the Flappy game series. This is a game with a combination of Flappy Bird gameplay and an exciting shooting game
Fred the Fly
Ready to take on a new challenge in the Flappy series with Fred the Fly? In this part, you will have to complete missions with very high difficulty.
Balance Tower is a skyscraper building game by stacking many different parts of the house to form the most splendid high-rise building in the city.
Noob Shooter Zombie
Noob Shooter Zombie is a fast-paced shooting game where you have to fight against hordes of evil zombies invading your house
Archer Defense is an action game of defending territory from stick-shaped invaders in which you play as an archer defending your territory.
Squid Deadflip is a game of acrobatics and safe landing on the carpet, with different heights. This will be an adventurous challenge for you.
Stickmen Crowd Fight
Stickmen Crowd Fight is a multiplayer fierce fighting game with colorful stickman characters. You will participate in a fierce battle between stick people.
Squid Fall Guy
Squid Fall Guy is a game that uses skills to escape from a deserted island full of evil red-shirted guards with strict security and guard.
Tug of Heads
Tug Of Heads is an intense wrestling game between different stickman characters. This game will have two modes for you to choose from.
Office Conflict is an action game that simulates a bloody conflict in your city's main office. Your business is among the major targets of the terrorist group.
Vex Challenges is a skill-testing action game with a new and interesting take on the genre. Using stick figures, you'll compete against the clock.
Superheroes in Hero Masters use their abilities to battle against extraterrestrial invaders in a fast-paced, intense action game.
Bounce and Collect
Bounce And Collect is a great mental workout that challenges your reflexes and sharpens your eyesight by letting you control how fast the balls bounce
Find Alien 3D
Find Alien 3D is a game that uses search engines to track down and eliminate aliens in human disguises who are plotting to invade the earth.
Wizard Mike is a magic-based game in which the player assumes the role of a mage who utilizes his knowledge of magic to defeat monsters.
Dinosaurs Merge Master
Dinosaurs Merge Master is a fighting game in which players utilize techniques to overcome their opponents. You will have complete command over your troops in it
Crowd Run 3D
If you are looking for a multiplayer obstacle course game, look no further than Crowd Run 3D. Your mission is to lead your army to the destination safely.
HexAquatic Kraken is an exciting jigsaw puzzle featuring marine creatures. This will help you develop your observational and logical reasoning skills.
Robot Ring Fighting
Robot Ring Fighting is a fighting game between robots in a fierce arena. In this game, you will choose the most powerful robot to join the fight.
Are you ready to transform into a fairy with gorgeous dresses in a game called Hover Skirt? In this game, you will transform into a girl.
Rolling Ball is a never-ending running game in which a ball rolls down a wooden path. You will steer the ball to the final line while avoiding obstacles.
Parkour Block 2
Parkour Block 2 is a jumping game with incredibly amusing obstacles. In this game, your goal is to leap over obstacles and finish safely.
Gun War Z2
Gun War Z2 is a shooting action game featuring a wide variety of weaponry. A zombie plague swept over the metropolis, infecting a large number of humans.
World Of Fighters: Iron Fists
Join us in World Of Fighters: Iron Fists to practice and become a professional street warrior. Criminals have wrecked your city.
Fantasy Madness is an immensely appealing survival action game. You will command your hero character against wicked enemies.

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Download and read our September 2018 Bulletin
- Annual visit to Wisley
- Rhubarb cake and tomato tart
- Encourage those predators and beneficial insects
- Anything out there for the Autumn show?
…and, thinking ahead, the store will soon have tulips, narcissi and allium bulbs for planting. Still time to sow some seeds – try rocket, kale and more…

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The West Virginia. Cyclopedia
Cross Mountain, in western Greenbrier County, is the most southwestern of the Allegheny Mountains of the eastern U.S., which run northeast to southwest through Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The mountain is visible as a high swell northeast of Dawson and Sam Black Church, WV, on I-64 northeast of the Big Levels region of western Greenbrier County. Outliers of the Alleghenies extend furher southwest as Keeney Mountain and Flat Top Mountain.
Topo Map showing summit on Cross Mountain

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As Johnny Depp returned to the stand on Wednesday to continue his testimony, the actor detailed what really happened between him and Disney and how he was fired from the famous franchise Pirates of the Caribbean. Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard are currently fighting for a multi-dollar defamation case after their divorce turned bitter in 2018. Amber has alleged that Johnny physically and sexually abused her while Depp states that Heard was abuser in their relationship. During day two of Depp’s testimony, the actor admitted that Disney was already wary of working with him before Amber Heard wrote an op-ed for Washington Post.
As per Variety, Depp said that he was fired from Pirates of the Caribbean 6 days after Heard’s article alleging him as an abuser was published. But when he was cross questioned by Heard’s lawyers about an article from October 2018, which reported that Depp was “out as Jack Sparrow,” he admitted that Disney was considering to cut ties with him.
He said, “I wasn’t aware of that, but it doesn’t surprise me. Two years had gone by of constant worldwide talk about me being this wife beater. So I’m sure that Disney was trying to cut ties to be safe. The #MeToo movement was in full swing at that point.” The actor also said that he won’t return to the franchis even if he was offered $300 million.
Heard’s lawyer asked, “The fact is, Mr. Depp, if Disney came to you with $300 million and a million alpacas, nothing on this earth would get you to go back and work with Disney on a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film? Correct?”Depp answered: “That is true, Mr. Rottenborn.” Here is how some of the fans reacted to Johnny Depp's day two testimony.
Johnny Depp says Disney didn't notify him he was being fired from Pirates of the Caribbean.— Dataracer (@Dataracer117) April 20, 2022
He found out from a magazine article.
Disney bows to cancel culture and couldnt bother to tell Gina Carano or Johnny Depp to their face. Cowards. pic.twitter.com/MmuXAH5W83
After earning billions for Disney with the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, they didn't even have the decency to tell Johnny Depp they were removing him from the franchise and he had to find out in a magazine article. That's horrible.— Strawberry Fields ミ☆ (@sunflxwervolsix) April 20, 2022
"Right now, based on everything, if they came to me with $300 million and a million alpacas, nothing under this earth, on this earth would get me to go back and work with Disney on a Pirates of the Caribbean film. "— Johnny Depp quotes (@jdepponcesaid) January 11, 2022
- Johnny Depp
Seeing Johnny Depp answer NO to the lawyer about ever returning to do pirates of the Caribbean 6 “if it will ever happen” was truly soul crushing. An iconic character and career destroyed because Amber Heard just wanted to be malicious and relevant. 🤮 #JusticeForJohnnyDepp— Shadeygamez (@ShadeyGamez) April 20, 2022
Johnny depp just said he will never do another pirates of the Caribbean movie 💔💔 my childhood is officially over— Kels (@tropikels) April 20, 2022
As a lifelong Pirates of the Caribbean fan, this is heartbreaking, but the real heartbreak is what Disney did to Johnny Depp based off of LIES from ABUSER Amber Heard #JusticeForJohnnyDepp https://t.co/9lQAe7STR6— Justin Frederic (@justinfrederic) April 20, 2022
Hearing that Johnny Depp was filming the Pirates Of The Caribbean films while being in a tumultuous abusive relationship makes me love the films more. He was going though hell & still put his all into his work, idk about you but that is so strong & powerful #JusticeForJohnnyDepp— 🦋KAYLA (@scorpiiovenuss) April 20, 2022


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Title: Saint Frances of Rome
Authors: Bob and Penny Lord
Publisher: Journeys of Faith
Format: DVD Worldwide use Digital Video Disc
One of the great Mystics of the 16th Century, St. Frances was a wife, mother, foundress of a community and defender of the Church. A good deal of her life took place during the Great Western Schism. Her family was greatly affected by this difficult time in the Church.
She had a great love for and devotion to the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Our Lord Jesus asked her to go into Purgatory to feel the pain of the poor souls there. She had an Angel who stayed with her all her life. She always worked with the poor in Rome. During the plague, she worked tirelessly to save those whom she could, and bury those who died. After her husband died, she wen to to live with the community she had founded. She had many visions.
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The animation pipeline in a 3D production workflow generally involves several stages that are designed to produce a high-quality 3D animation. Here is a brief overview of the animation pipeline:
- Pre-production: In this stage, the concept and idea of the animation are developed. The storyboards, characters, and other elements of the animation are designed and developed.
- Modeling: Once the concept is finalized, the next stage involves creating 3D models of the characters, objects, and environments that will be featured in the animation.
- Rigging: In this stage, the 3D models are rigged, which means that they are given a skeleton structure with joints and controls that allow animators to move and pose them in various ways.
- Animation: Once the models are rigged, animators can begin creating keyframe animations, which involve setting up the main poses and movements of the characters.
- Lighting: The lighting stage involves setting up the lighting and shadows for the scenes in the animation, to create a desired atmosphere.
- Rendering: This stage involves rendering or exporting the animation, which is the process of converting the 3D data into 2D images or video frames.
- Compositing: Once the rendered frames are available, compositing is done to create the final output of the animation, which involves combining the different elements such as characters, environments, and effects into a cohesive and visually appealing final product.
It is important to note that the specific steps in the animation pipeline can vary depending on the production workflow and the requirements of the project.

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Machine Intelligence Techniques for Next-Generation Context-Aware Wireless Networks.
The next generation wireless networks (i.e. 5G and beyond), which would be extremely dynamic and complex due to the ultra-dense deployment of heterogeneous networks (HetNets), poses many critical challenges for network planning, operation, management and troubleshooting. At the same time, generation and consumption of wireless data are becoming increasingly distributed with ongoing paradigm shift from people-centric to machine-oriented communications, making the operation of future wireless networks even more complex. In mitigating the complexity of future network operation, new approaches of intelligently utilizing distributed computational resources with improved context-awareness becomes extremely important. In this regard, the emerging fog (edge) computing architecture aiming to distribute computing, storage, control, communication, and networking functions closer to end users, have a great potential for enabling efficient operation of future wireless networks. These promising architectures make the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) principles which incorporate learning, reasoning and decision-making mechanism, as natural choices for designing a tightly integrated network. Towards this end, this article provides a comprehensive survey on the utilization of AI integrating machine learning, data analytics and natural language processing (NLP) techniques for enhancing the efficiency of wireless network operation. In particular, we provide comprehensive discussion on the utilization of these techniques for efficient data acquisition, knowledge discovery, network planning, operation and management of the next generation wireless networks. A brief case study utilizing the AI techniques for this network has also been provided.
Publisher URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/1801.04223
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Before he picked up a camera, before he founded the blog that would earn Virgil Abloh’s attention and launch his career–– Cam Hicks was a D.C. kid with an eye for style. “I love working in fashion, I love design, I love clothes–– it’s been a thing for me forever, since going to department stores with my mom as a kid,” the New York based photographer and emergent creative director tells me over Facetime. Origin stories such as this one mean a great deal to the 28-year-old, whose debut book, For the Porch, will be released next week. Originally scheduled to launch with a signing at Manhattan’s Dover Street Market in late March, Hicks’ plans–– like infinite others–– were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a few weeks of cautious monitoring, Hicks has decided to forge ahead with two rounds of social-distancing approved web drops: a limited number of signed editions will become available on the DSM U.S. online shop on May 5th, followed by a general release through Paradigm Publishing on May 6th.
Combining archival materials with recent photographs and diaristic text, For the Porch narrates the arc of Hicks’ early career. Writing of his parents in the book’s opening pages, he says, “For a while, I thought they wanted me to mirror exactly what they did. Get a diploma, a good paying job, you know the rest.” He graduated from college with a degree in IT, and quickly landed a job at an IT company near home. But it did not take long for the job’s lack of creative opportunity to leach his motivation. Hicks had always stayed up to date with the worlds of fashion and photography and had been complaining for months about the lack of innovation in those fields, when a friend finally challenged him to do something about it. Thus The Upsetter was born. The platform became the playground for Hicks’ first experiments with photography and styling, reinstating his imaginative drive. He began producing editorial content for whichever brands would respond to his requests, and it was not long after that he decided to move to New York to pursue his passion for real.
Though the book makes use of Hicks’ editorial and commissioned work for brands such as Suicoke, Louis Vuitton, and Nike, it is more than just a highlight reel of his recent accomplishments. Fundamentally, it is a window into his view of the world–– a contemporary witnessing filtered through the viewfinder, the scanner bed, and the smartphone screen. It is familiar for its use of contemporary visual vernacular, yet novel for it’s earnestness, sensitivity, and tactility, in a time when social media compresses emotionality into the void. When we met virtually, Hicks spoke candidly about the pressures induced by technology, and setting a good example for his younger peers.
Interview: Octavia Bürgel
What was the selection and curation process like for the images in your book?
I had a photo show at this store called Nepenthes in midtown that the owner of Paradigm Publishing came to. He told me that the photos were cool, but that the text on the wall had really stuck with him. We kept talking more and more, and finally he asked if I wanted to make a book around the same concept. At first I had so many different thoughts: “My career is just starting, who am I to make a book?” So many people are making books right now–– it’s kind of a trend–– so I was like, “If I’m going to do this, I have to go all out.” I decided I should get humble real quick, get honest.
Something that I’ve been battling against is people only showing the glorified aspects of this lifestyle–– being a freelance “creative”–– and making it seem like this amazing Narnia fantasy world. I feel like it’s directing younger kids in the wrong direction. I realized that if I was going to make a book that my 15-year-old self might see, I wanted to let them know that if they’re feeling low, they’re not alone. I’m blessed to work with Louis Vuitton–– but sometimes I’m in my room depressed, worrying about life shit, just like everybody else. It was easy to do the layout and pick the photos, because I had a sense of what I wanted to say. The harder part was making sure that the story flowed, that the copy made sense, and that it was from my voice–– while also portraying how much of a roller coaster this is, in a way that was both genuine and cathartic.
Your skepticism of social media-induced “meteoric rises” to prominence definitely comes through in the book. I wondered at times if it was an inherent contradiction to be so critical getting that success early on, while also being in that position yourself. I imagine it might be a point of contention for you–– how do you mediate that experience in your personal life?
Before I even got back from my first LV show, I was getting a bunch of messages from people telling me that I was the gatekeeper between the street level and high end, putting all of this unnecessary pressure on me. It got me really in my head, and I had some low points after that because I was like, “How can I keep up with everybody’s standards?” Moving so quickly, I have to make sure that I keep my head down, focus on what’s next and try not to get stuck.
I can admit that for a second, after that first show, I got sort of gassed up in my head, and it took me in the wrong direction. I wasn’t thinking about who I would be in five years or what I was trying to do, I was just like, “well, look–– I shot LV.” Once I got out of that mindset things got a lot better. I just stayed in the cave and worked.
The other side of it, for me, is that it seems like my success happened so fast to everybody else–– but I was interning for Fader in 2012 for like, $400 a month. At the time I was living with some members of A$AP Mob and meeting tons of people, so when I came back to New York in 2017, I had a network already. I’ve always loved the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, because I’ve been doing shit like this for nine years now–– it just takes time for it to hit a pinnacle point like this. I wanted to show that in the book, because it hasn’t been as fast as everybody thinks. I’m not as “up” or living as glamorous a lifestyle as they think. All I can say is I worked, I networked, and I treated it the way I used to treat basketball when I played: I’m not going to let anything get in my way, I’m gonna get it done.
Photography is so complex because it used to be so exclusive and technologically novel, and now it has become one of the most ubiquitous mediums you could think of. We live in an era that everyone acknowledges is particularly oversaturated with images–– at a certain point it becomes hard to differentiate between meaningful images, and images that are just imitating a visual style that has been coded with meaningfulness. You mention being called a “gatekeeper” in the past, what is your stance on that position?
When it got down to the nitty gritty of making the book, I deleted all social media because I didn’t want any influence. I didn’t want to think about the gatekeepers or their opinions, I just wanted to focus on my work. It worked for me to not think about them as much. Sure, you know they’re there, but gatekeepers can’t be that forever–– everything is changing and breaking down all of the time. As long as you stick to your guns and stay really passionate and patient, that’s all you can do. I have a younger homie, he’s 19, and he’s always like, “I don’t know what I’m gonna do with my life, I need bread, when are things going to work out for me?” and I’m like, “bro, you’re not even 21 yet.” I know that it comes from the speed of Instagram and seeing all of these people looking like they’re killing it all of the time, but you can’t worry about those things.
When I look back on the time that I spent working for Fader, I stayed low even though I was surrounded by people who would be considered the “gatekeepers.” I just wanted to keep working. You just have to keep all of that hierarchical stuff out of your head while you’re trying to make, because if you think with it in mind you are going to try to make your work to those standards. It can cloud what you truly want to do. The work just needs to be good. Don’t do all of the extra gimmicks and it will probably be fine. It might not be this photo, success might not happen this year or the next one–– but at some point it’s going to stick if you just stay true.
It’s hard with social media, because you feel like you’re in competition with the whole entire rest of the world. As a result of the pressure of that constant competition, you can’t even afford yourself the opportunity to figure out what your practice is, or develop your questions, or why figure out why you’re engaging with your chosen medium. It bubbles into even more pressure on young artists–– photographers in particular, I think–– to make every shot the perfect one. There’s no room for play––
Which are the most essential things to any artistic practice, regardless of the medium. You have to put in the time, and you have to get really fucking frustrated with your craft. You have to have low moments both with yourself and with your creative practice to inform why you’re doing it. It’s such a paradox.
When I was just starting out, I was in that Virginia bubble seeing what people in New York were doing. I saw that people were popping off just by branding themselves, and I started trying to emulate that. I realized quickly that it was soulless. I was just making younger kids be even more consumeristic, instead of picking up a craft. If I’m going to be an example to kids I don’t know, how am I actually raising the bar?
It came together with this book, because I learned so much in the process of making it. When I honed in, deleted all social media, and stopped thinking about anything else, I felt like it was the best work I had ever made. It’s truly mine, and it’s not something on Instagram that’s only popping because it’s LV. Sure, that content is in there–– but this is from my eyes. I’m barely on socials now because this really showed me that I need to just stick to what I know, and everything will be fine. Even if it’s not, at least it’s me.
It was like [Virgil] had a door that he wanted to open for me… what he did for me is a standard I hold for myself
It’s nice to hear a critique of social media from a young person who actually relies on it to a certain degree, because I feel like the main place you hear that is from older generations who don’t really get it, anyway.
When I was a teenager the Internet was just becoming a thing, so there was a lot of time where I didn’t have it. But I grew up with the Internet, so I have some degree of expertise at the same time. I have both perspectives.
I’m 22, and many of my friends are around four years older than me. Instagram came out in late 2010, so a lot of my friends got it when they were going into college–– but I was going into High School at that time. I think that those four years of separation fundamentally change how we understand Instagram–– and each other, by extension–– because so many of our interactions happen through the platform. I do feel like the timeline of what constitutes a “generation” is being condensed in real time, according to new developments in technology.
I’ve been thinking about this too. I put all the stuff that’s on my Instagram into a well-produced book, and now people are like, “Oh shit, damn, you really did all that?” It’s like, “Yeah I did and it’s been on Instagram for like, three years. You just didn’t notice it because it’s been on Instagram, along with everything else.” It makes me want to make more tangible objects, and not even focus on posting things anymore. I’ve gotten more of an opportunity to express myself by making one tangible item than I have with all of my Instagram. I’ve learned so much about how I should be moving in the future.
For the Porch is fundamentally a book about telling stories. The title is very simple but it carries a lot of implied meaning–– my childhood best friend and I always joke that even if we both end up married, we hope that our partners die first so that we can retire together in a house with a porch where we can spend our days talking shit. Are there other storytelling practices that you engage in personally as a complement to your photography?
Being from Virginia, growing up in D.C. and Maryland, that concept is so familiar. All the young kids are playing in the grass while the old heads are sitting on the porch, drinking, chilling, and talking about the past. When I get old and I’m sitting with whomever I’m sitting with, I want to be able to look back and say “wow, I did these things, I made these mistakes.” If there are kids around, then I will have stories for them that can hopefully teach or inspire them.
I do a lot of journal writing, because I like the idea of being able to look back and see where I was at different points. That practice helps me come up with ideas and flesh them out better. There have been times when I’ve been really low and I’d write about it, and then look back at the Polaroids I took during that time and they’re really purple and overexposed–– all silhouettes and dark imagery. Other times it’s the Summer and I feel good, I’m with my friends, having fun–– and the images will come out super orange and bright. Both practices parallel the emotions I’m feeling. If I’m just doing documentary work then sure, I just have to document. But if it’s editorial, then I’m usually giving off whatever energy I’m feeling in the moment.
The book feels very open ended. Even without knowing your age, it feels like it’s part of a narrative that is still in the process of unfolding. With the internet, again, I think there’s a lot of anxiety that stems from feeling like you’re writing your life in stone. Every time you post, it exists out there forever, despite your individually developing taste and interests. It’s nice that your book makes space for the experience of change and evolution. Can you tell me more about what a photograph is to you–– an object, a feeling?
It goes in stages for me. First I’ll look at a photo at face value, then at the information it’s trying to relay. I think it’s a product of the way media gets put out in the world now, because if you look back at Irving Penn or creative directors like Paul Rand or George Lois–– they were speaking to a lot more information than the average photo does now. When I started learning about George Lois and I saw the cover he did of Muhammad Ali for Esquire, it really haunted me. You see that picture and you understand that Muhammad Ali is more than a boxer–– he’s about religion. The photo talks about all of these other things without even saying it. That’s where I want to get with my work.
I realized over time that people weren’t necessarily hitting me up for my photography–– not to say that it isn’t good–– but there are other things that come along with it. Whether it’s a brand that just wants to have a black photographer shoot for them, or they want access to my Instagram followers–– people have a lot of ulterior motives outside of just a good photo. I want to get to a point where somebody hits me up with a proposal and I can spend a month trying to craft just that one photo that speaks to more than “hey, buy this suit.” Every social media is a marketplace now. It’s the main thing that they do, and I don’t want to just make people buy things that they don’t necessarily need. Sure, it’s cool to have clothes and objects and stuff, but at a certain point there has got to be more than that. Maybe I am selling a suit–– but what’s the story? Who is in the suit? What am I trying to talk about? What current issues am I trying to address?
Those thoughts have been in my head now more than ever because of this book. I know it is going to give me more of a voice, and I need to be ready to use that voice in the right way. I have to hold myself to the standard of whatever I said in the book, I can’t backtrack. I can’t tell kids, “don’t just be a walking billboard, work on your craft, be patient, and make really good work” and then one week later be like, “go buy these shoes.” But I like the challenge, and I think it’s going to make my work better.
In the last few years, we have seen a lot of publications celebrating this new era in black image making. Personally, I’m not convinced it’s a good idea to canonize developments on the spot, but we are certainly in an unprecedented moment. Are there peers or contemporaries of yours whose work you are particularly inspired by?
Since my end goal is creative direction, I don’t think I look at photographers in that way–– though there are really great photographers out there. I think Rennell [Medrano] is great, and I love Micaiah Carter’s work.
I’ve always felt divided on this, because I love the fact that there are tangible items–– books and publications–– that celebrate what black people are doing on a whole. But I think it’s more important for individual black people to be the example on their own. If you’re making a publication on a specific subject and you’re highlighting specific people, it’s impossible to include everyone. There is no way to tap in and catch every person, so it ends up reinforcing that hierarchy and exclusivity thing, which is really not the point at the end of the day. The point, in my opinion, is to be a good example to younger versions of me as best as I can. The message isn’t to do it like me–– do it like you–– but you can do it.
I hit up Virgil as a younger black creative, and he didn’t ask any questions. It was like he had a door that he wanted to open for me. A lot of people say that he doesn’t do enough, but you have to understand that he doesn’t own LVMH. He’s a creative director, not a CEO. He can’t walk in and say “Fire all of the white people!” It’s baby steps, and you have to let things happen in time. But what he did for me is a standard I hold for myself. Any information, any experience that I got–– I want everybody younger than me who wants it to have.
I have a younger homie named Aijani Payne, I think he’s going to be one of the best black photographers in the next three or four years. Every time he comes to me, I’m an open door. If I have a project and I need a PA, I bring him on. I brought him on a Highsnobiety shoot, the next month he was shooting for them. I love that. I tell him all the time that in four years I want him to be better than me, because I know that he can be.
When we first started talking, you made a face when you said the word “culture.” I’m curious to know more about that.
I don’t hate it, but it’s overused in a way where people don’t even really stand behind it. So many people love saying “For the culture!” but it’s like, this Tweet is not for the culture, man. You’re using it too lightly. It’s almost like saying “I swear to God.” If you’re gonna say it, you should mean it. If it’s about the “culture,” then it really should be.
I know the stigma that comes with it too, it’s in the same category as “clout.” They’ve always been words–– but now everybody says them to the point where I don’t even want to hear it anymore. I mean, I’ll still use “culture,” but I want to use it when it’s necessary instead of just throwing it around wherever.
I feel the same about the word “creative,” which is so annoying, because sometimes I’m just trying to use the word in it’s intended meaning. But all of these words have been overused to the point of being incredibly vague and diluted in intent.
I appreciate that you mention the word “creative,” because I remember as Instagram grew and more people wanted to start brands–– without having work or accolades or anything–– you could look in their bio and it’d say “creative director.” If they took the time to look at actual creative directors to figure out what the term really means, they’d see that none of those people are doing hands-on work. There are people designing T-shirts and calling themselves a “creative director.” It’s like, no–– you just had an idea. That’s a concept, but you still need to build it into a brand, and build the brand up in order to be a creative director. You’re not there yet–– which isn’t a bad thing–– but you put yourself in a box with all of this stigma around you by saying you’re a creative director when you’ve made three T-shirts. It shies people away from you when you could actually have some good ideas, you just branded yourself too early.


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Have you ever been to Boracay? Have you witnessed the before and after version of it? A lot of people were thrilled to see how the new island of Boracay looked like after its rehabilitation. In addition to that, Boracay also is a main attraction to foreign tourists because of the stores and amenities that people can find there.
It’s quite evident that Boracay has new sets of signages and foreign-language boards, however, the Baybayin will be set to take on and be the main text of the signages there.
What is Baybayin?
The Baybayin text is an ancient script utilized by the Tagalog people primarily. It is an indigenous script that has been widespread in traditional and cultural Tagalog people. Many Filipinos have the misconception that Baybayin and Alibata are two different things.
To be clear, Alibata and Baybayin are two (2) correct terms used to describe how the ancient and traditional Tagalog people communicated. They’re the same thing; the only difference is that Alibata is not the correct term to be used in this context.
With the new Boracay beach paradise, Malay officials of Aklan has taken proper and appropriate actions to somehow resuscitate the pre-hispanic Philippine writing and speaking system. This would mean that they will be required to utilize the Baybayin as the main form of text in their business establishment and government offices’ signages.
Executive Order Number (No.) 10 gives power to the local government of Malay because they have the jurisdiction over the island of Boracay. They said that as part of Boracay’s main “tropical design and signages,” the Baybayin text should be the one they are utilizing.
Abram Sualog, Acting Mayor of the Malay said that the main text should be in Baybayin. However, they’re not restricting subtitles of other languages. More so, this should be carried out mainly by main establishments.
Main text must be written in Baybayin (with English subtitle and other languages, as the case may be). Government structures like schools municipal halls, barangay halls, health care centers and other public structures and public spaces shall be the first to comply with this signage guide and be followed by private establishments and structures.
Where it all began
Executive Order No. 10 was concocted after Filipino people saw different Boracay establishments with signs and symbols in foreign languages only. This drew a lot of criticism among the establishments and also drew the attention of the Malay government.
In addition to what Sualog said, Deputy Ground Commander of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Task Force Boracay, Alfredo Orolfo, said that these signages are ought for foreigners to be able to read through these signs.
With Chinese signages proliferating in Boracay and other foreign signage, it will be contained now because the committee will ensure that the Filipino alphabet or words should be read by the tourists. We are not removing the foreign words, but since we are in the Philippines, foreign words should not be prominent in our signs. Right now, we are becoming foreigners in our land because we cannot even read what the name of the establishment is, we cannot even read what products they sell there.”
Are there any other requirements for the signages?
In addition to the emphasis on the Baybayin text, the guideline also made a mention of the preferred size of the signages. It said that these should “conform with the design standards which will be given by the National Building Code and other local ordinances.”
To help with the provision of keeping the island free from garbage and unwanted materials, the new guidelines also halted the utilization of temporary signages and tarpaulins to be used in the island.
These new guidelines of the island will mandate almost everything from the standards of the design of existing establishments to the newer ones on the island.
They also have made some of the guidelines for the use of natural materials like bamboo and wood for the exteriors; earth tones for both the exterior and interior paints.
When did these guidelines came out?
Do you remember the rehabilitation of the island? Well, these guidelines were issued months after the new Boracay reopened from its cleansing. For six (6) months last year, the island paradise reopened since our dear President Duterte was alarmed of the physical state of the island.
In order to spread traditional Filipino culture, Boracay signanges will be written in Baybayin as the main text. More so, the use of materials that are not good for the environment will also be prohibited.


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by Dave Seaman •
There is little doubt that spring is marked with a highlighter on the bass angler’s fishing calendar and, in NSW, 1 September marks the end of the anxious anticipation and the beginning of planned reality.
For most anglers, the winter months are a barren and fishless period, generally because of the DPI imposed closed season, ethical reasons or basic comfort considerations. When the first blush of red appears on the riverside bottlebrushes the bass are well on the move back into the freshwater and the time of this migration is staggered depending on your geographical position on the coast.
The basic cycle of the eastern flowing rivers and the bass that inhabit them is simple. A drop in water temperature and a rise in the river level at the end of autumn triggers the fish to make their way downstream to the brackish reaches of the system. With the correct salinity levels, the bass will congregate and spawn in large schools where the vast majority will survive the nets of the commercial fishers. With the spawning job done, the bass prepare to undertake the journey back to the upper freshwater reaches.
With a bit of luck and a few good rain events the upstream movement accelerates with a springtime rise in water levels and water temperature. Why the fish travel vast distances to the estuary to spawn is, perhaps, to provide more sustenance for the fry in their early development. Whatever the reason, it also provides an important key to understanding how to target these fish as they migrate back into the freshwater.
Early season bass fishing provides the best chance of large fish in numbers. The concentrated schools of breeding stock move back into the freshwater from mid-August through to November, and there are key areas to target. Where the seasonal migration coincides with a rise in the river level the fish will take advantage of the increased water levels to negotiate rock bars and shallow rapids. Fishing the head of a pool below rapids will produce the best fish as they gather to make their advance upstream. Remember, the fish are looking to put on condition after a prolonged period of having a distended gut cavity, full of roe or milt.
With the warming water comes an explosion of activity and the breeding cycle of creatures like firetail gudgeons, Australian smelt or the translucent, freshwater shrimp that make quick meals for bass. While bass are an aggressive, active feeders they can also be distracted and set their focus on certain food sources and, as a result, alter their predatory habits. What starts as a fishless day can soon turn into a bounty if you’re prepared to cycle through lures to pinpoint the focus of the fish.
Early in the season, when the fish are snatching up the shrimp, I use Berkley 2” Shrimps (my favourite is camo colour) and fish them on a 1/24-1/16oz no. 2 jighead along the bottom. This came about after fishing for five hours with all manner of lures, looking for a reaction bite, only to land two small fish. The last of those fish had a mouth stuffed full of small shrimp.
The penny dropped and over the next two hours, from midday, I landed 17 fish over 36cm with 50 and 52cm fork length monsters amongst them. I managed five from five casts in the exact spot I had flogged hours earlier. The key was bouncing the shrimp profile lure along the bottom, where the fish had their heads down and focused on the shrimp. I doubt the fish even noticed the earlier lure offerings, so don’t expect the crunching hit from bass all the time. Sometimes they’ll gently pick up a bottom bounced plastic and spit it out again, if you are not quick enough to strike.
DAY OR NIGHT
The bass tend to move at night, so the areas around rapids are great spots to target with surface lures in and around the eddies created in the broken water. Large profile lures like black Jointed Jitterbugs are perfect and my favourite because they plough through the running water, maintaining tension on the line ready for the strike.
Other lures that float and slide on the surface tend to offer little resistance to the river flow and create a bow in the line. Attempts to correct this only serve to skid the lure faster across the surface. For the fast water at the head of a pool, select a surface lure that sits low in the water, and provides some form of resistance to the flow and reduces line drift and bowing.
During the day, the bankside shaded areas at the base of the rapids are perhaps my favourite spots to target. The fish that mingle in the open water through the night take refuge out of the current and stick to the shadows or rock crevice cover. This is where soft plastics really become an effective tool for attracting the bite. Cast well up current and as close to the bank or shade as possible.
You need to allow the plastic to sink to the bottom and then, with a series of rod lifts to recover line and hop the lure, start the retrieve. While fishing plastics, you need to watch your line for pauses or movement against the flow and any pulse from the rod tip. Bass will drift with the lure, pick it up and spit it out without the slightest indication, so it pays to concentrate.
From November onward in most areas the water temperatures tend to increase steadily, promoting the rapid growth and activity of aquatic life and an exponential expansion of weed. The bass too are more active, and this is arguably the most consistent and predictable time of the year for planning a fishing trip. Early morning and evening sessions with surface lures are the most exciting times to fish, while the daytime temperatures are not so oppressive that they drain your energy. It’s possible to enjoy a midday session with soft plastics or spinnerbaits in the snag piles.
At the height and end of summer where the river flow is slowed by irrigation, evaporation and a lack of rain, the bass can get lethargic with the increasing water temperatures. The depletion of soluble oxygen in shallow pools can stress the fish to a point where they either die or cope by feeding at a time the water is at its coolest and hide in the deepest section of the pool and shade during daylight. Instead of fishing from dusk into dark, it’s often more productive to fish these spots from predawn to daylight after the river has surrendered much of the previous day’s heat to the night.
When and where
Without doubt, I prefer the new moon period to fish the evening surface sessions. Complete and utter darkness robs you of your sight and seems to heighten your other senses like hearing and feel. It also creates a spooky, uneasy feel and when fish hit a lure at the rod tip, you suddenly know what adrenalin is.
Some systems fish better with a full moon and others totally shut down to surface action once the moon appears, so it pays to fish a full cycle of the moon phases on a selected river to determine the best time for that system. The new moon is, however, a great time to start this process of elimination.
Early season in the lower reaches will fish better after a gully-raking flood in April and May than a dry autumn and winter. When no flood event occurs, the fish tend to shift downstream to the next big pool to wait. While the urge to spawn may drive them, they need water to carry them to the estuary and in drought years a successful spawn may not be possible.
Knowing the seasonal events that affect the river system you fish can greatly influence your bass fishing success. By making calculated decisions on where the bulk of the fish will be at any give time and factoring in the effect of rain events that have occurred, you have almost guaranteed your bass season will be off to a great start.
THE AUTHOR’S KIT
Soft plastics tackle
Lures: Gulp 2” Shrimp and 3” Jigging Shrimp
Jigheads: Unweighted to 1/8oz Nitro Bream Pro Gen 2 jigheads
Leader: 10-12lb fluorocarbon leader
Main line: 6-8lb braided line (Fireline Ultra 8 Carrier)
Rod: a fast taper (sensitive tip) 6’8-7’2 Veritas 3.0 and Salty Stage Light Casting
Reel: 2000-2500 spinning reel (Abu Garcia Revo SX 30 or ALX2500SH)
Lures: 1/8-1/4oz black and purple tandem Colorado Blade
Hook: stinger hook
Leader: 14-16lb leader
Main line: 8lb braided line
Rod: a medium/light 3-6kg rod around 6’3
Reel: 2000-2500 spinning reel (Abu Garcia Revo SX 30 or ALX2500SH)
*In heavy cover remove the stinger hook to reduce the risk of snagging.
Jointed Jitterbug (3/8oz) in black
Tiemco Softshell Cicada
Note from Fishing Monthly:
Dave is the producer of the Wild River Bass series of DVD’s. They’re excellent quality and well worth your time whether you’re an experienced bass fisho or a newcomer to the sport. You can find them for purchase here.

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On this day in 1952, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland died in his sleep. Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of the king’s two daughters and next in line to succeed him. Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about the longest-reigning British monarch....
The Queen’s Handbag Serves a Purpose The Queen doesn’t require a place to keep her house keys, but according to the royal biographer, Sally Bedell Smith, she does have things in her purse that most women carry such as a tube of lipstick, reading glasses, a mirror, pen, lozenges and a few bills to put in the collection plate at church. However, the Queen’s handbag serves another purpose. When she moves her handbag from one arm to the other, it is a signal to the staff that she wants to end the conversation she is in, while placing her bag on the dinner table means she wants the meal to be over in five minutes.
She Has Two Birthdays The Queen's actual date of birth is April 21, 1926, but it is officially celebrated on June 8. The royal tradition of having two birthdays began in 1748 with King George II, who was born in November and wanted to hold a large public celebration. However, the weather that time of year would have made that difficult. As part of Queen Elizabeth’s birthday celebration, an enormous parade is held, and the Royal Air Force performs an aerial display.
The Queen Always Loved Corgis The Queen received her first corgi, Susan, in 1944 as a birthday gift. Over the years, she has had 30 of the affectionate, lively little herding dogs. Her last corgi, Willow, died in 2018 and was the 14th and last purebred generation in the line. The Queen still owns two corgi/dachshund mixes named Candy and Vulcan and adopted a corgi named Whisper, whose owner passed away last year.
She Used Rationing Coupons to Help Pay for her Wedding Gown Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten, the Duke of Edinburgh, on November 20, 1947. To pay for the fabric that was used in her wedding gown, she was given 200 coupons by the British government, and in addition, used her rationing coupons. The completed gown was ivory silk and decorated with seed pearls and crystals.
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth Are Cousins Queen Victoria, who lived from 1819 until 1901, was the great-great-grandmother of both the Prince and the Queen. Queen Elizabeth is descended from Queen Victoria on her father’s side of the family, while the Prince is descended from her on his mother’s side.

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- What is constant diarrhea a sign of?
- What causes food to pass through too quickly?
- When should you worry about diarrhea?
- What stops diarrhea after eating?
- What causes loose bowel movements?
- Why was my poop liquid?
- Why do I get diarrhea every time I eat?
- Why do I get explosive diarrhea after eating?
- How quickly can you get diarrhea after eating?
What is constant diarrhea a sign of?
If you have diarrhea for weeks or longer, you may have a condition such as irritable bowel disorder, or a more serious disorder, such as a persistent infection or inflammatory bowel disease..
What causes food to pass through too quickly?
What causes dumping syndrome? Rapid gastric emptying, a condition in which food moves too quickly from your stomach to your duodenum, causes dumping syndrome. Your digestive tract makes and releases hormones that control how your digestive system works.
When should you worry about diarrhea?
Schedule a doctor’s visit for yourself if: Your diarrhea lasts more than two days without improvement. You become dehydrated — indicated by excessive thirst, dry mouth or skin, little or no urination, severe weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness, or dark-colored urine. You have severe abdominal or rectal pain.
What stops diarrhea after eating?
Someone with acute diarrhea should eat bland foods until their stomach is starting to feel better. Bananas, rice, soup, and crackers are particularly easy to digest and can help to harden stool. As long as there is no fever or blood in the stools, medications can be used to reduce the frequency of loose stools.
What causes loose bowel movements?
“Loose stools” can be natural for some people or signal diarrhea for others. Common causes include from foods – especially if something was spoiled or tainted – but GI viruses, food allergies and medication side-effects can also cause them.
Why was my poop liquid?
Liquid bowel movements (also known as diarrhea) can happen to everyone from time to time. They occur when you pass liquid instead of formed stool. Liquid bowel movements are usually caused by a short-term illness, such as food poisoning or a virus.
Why do I get diarrhea every time I eat?
Irritable bowel syndrome: IBS is a disorder that causes a variety of gastrointestinal issues. These include diarrhea, bloating, gas, and abdominal cramping. It’s not clear what causes IBS. Celiac disease: This autoimmune condition causes damage in your intestines each time you eat gluten.
Why do I get explosive diarrhea after eating?
Share on Pinterest Causes of explosive diarrhea can include viral infections, bacterial infections, and food allergies. The viruses most often responsible for diarrhea include norovirus, rotavirus, or any number of the viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis. This condition is what many people call the “stomach flu.”
How quickly can you get diarrhea after eating?
Cramps in your stomach and gut, diarrhea, and vomiting may start as early as 1 hour after eating tainted food and as late as 10 days or longer. It depends on what is causing the infection. Some other possible, common symptoms of a variety of food poisonings might include: Bloating and gas.

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Stem cell face-lifts on unproven ground
When doctors, researchers and celebrity lobbyists talk about the amazing potential of stem cell therapy, their discussions usually center on big-ticket items such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cancer and spinal cord injuries. They don’t, as a rule, talk about wrinkles and crow’s feet.
But could stem cells be the next frontier in anti-aging medicine? Though most stem cell therapies are still in their infancy, a small number of plastic surgeons across the country are already offering so-called stem cell face-lifts, cosmetic procedures that use a person’s own stem cells to supposedly bring new life to aging, sagging skin.
FOR THE RECORD:
Stem cell face-lifts: A Sept. 13 Health section story assessing stem cell face-lifts offered by two Beverly Hills doctors said that Dr. Nathan Newman charges between $5,500 and $9,500 for the procedure and Dr. Richard Ellenbogen charges $15,000 to $25,000. The story should have noted that Ellenbogen often performs a surgical face-lift along with his injection of stem cells. —
Stem cells are like untouched blocks of clay that can be sculpted into other types of cells. Much of the controversy surrounding the cells focuses on embryonic stem cells, ones collected from human embryos. But the stem cells used in cosmetic procedures don’t come from embryos. Instead, doctors isolate adult stem cells from a patient’s own fat tissue.
Dr. Nathan Newman, a cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills, says that he has performed more than 200 of the procedures in the last five years. Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, a plastic surgeon who also practices in Beverly Hills, says that stem cell face-lifts are a booming business. “I’ve been performing about one every other day,” he says.
Unlike traditional face-lifts, stem cell face-lifts involve no scalpels or incisions in the face, and there’s no need for a general anesthesia, Newman says. Instead, he uses liposuction to collect fat from the patient, separates the stem cells from the fat, concentrates the cells and adds them back to the fat. He then injects the stem cell-enriched fat into strategic locations on the patient’s face.
Ellenbogen’s procedure is similar, although he says he uses a low-level laser to “activate” the stem cells before he injects them into the skin.
Newman charges between $5,500 and $9,500 for each procedure, depending on the amount of work a patient needs or wants. In addition to cosmetic face-lifts, Newman also uses the technique to improve the appearance of scars, including those left by cancer.
Ellenbogen charges $15,000 to $25,000 for a stem cell face-lift.
Newman says that he has had “fantastic results” with his stem cell face-lifts. According to Newman, the injections of fat help plump up the skin — creating a fuller, younger-looking face — while the stem cells rejuvenate the skin with new collagen and blood vessels. His website says that his “innovative, patent-pending” procedure creates “a more natural, youthful look” than traditional face-lifts.
Ellenbogen says stem cells have the potential to revolutionize cosmetic treatment. “I could show you pictures that would blow you away,” he says. “Stem cells do things that nothing else can. There’s no question that the skin will look wonderful within a week or two.”
Stem cell face-lifts may sound futuristic, but they are not completely far-fetched, says Dr. J. Peter Rubin, an associate professor of plastic surgery and co-director of the Adipose Stem Cell Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Rubin is chairing a joint committee of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons that is currently looking into this very procedure.
Rubin says he’s excited about the potential of stem cells in the cosmetic field and beyond. Still, he adds, there are many unanswered questions about the cosmetic use of stem cells, and anyone who claims to have already mastered the technique is jumping the gun. As Rubin puts it, “Claims are being made that are not supported by the evidence.”
While researchers in Asia, Italy, Israel and elsewhere are reporting decent cosmetic results with injections of stem cell-enriched fat, Rubin says that nobody really knows how the stem cells themselves are behaving. He points out that fat injections alone can improve a person’s appearance, no stem cells needed.
Rubin believes it’s possible that injected stem cells could create new collagen and blood vessels — as they have been shown to do in animals studies — but such results have never been proved in humans. And, he adds, the long-term effects of the procedures are an open question.
Stem cell face-lifts could someday offer real advances, says Dr. Michael McGuire, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a clinical associate professor of surgery at UCLA. But he believes that scientists are still at least 10 years away from reliably harnessing stem cells to create new collagen and younger-looking skin. Until then, promises of a quick stem cell face-lift are a “scam,” he says.
“This is just part of the quackery that surrounds stem cells,” McGuire says. “Stem cells have incredible potential. But nobody knows exactly what they do. So they’re marketed to do everything.”
As for Ellenbogen’s claim that a low-level laser can help activate the stem cells, McGuire says that “this is actually more fantastical than Dr. Newman’s fantasy. There is no science to any of these claims.”
Ellenbogen readily admits that he isn’t a scientist, and he says he really doesn’t know what the stem cells are doing once they reach the face. “I can’t prove anything I do,” he says. “But my patients look better.”
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