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Monocyte colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) is required for the proliferation of mononuclear phagocytes. The activated M-CSF receptor associates with phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI 3-kinase). In the present studies, we demonstrate that M-CSF also induces direct interaction of PI 3-kinase (p85α subunit) with the SH2/SH3 adaptor protein Grb2. Tyrosine-phosphorylated PI 3-kinase interacts with the SH2 domain of Grb2. A pYRNE (pY408) site in PI 3-kinase is potentially involved in this interaction. The results also demonstrate that the PI 3-kinase·Grb2 complex associates with the guanine nucleotide exchange protein Sos. Since Sos binds to the SH3 domains of Grb2 and thereby associates with Ras at the cell membrane, formation of the PI 3-kinase·Grb2·Sos complex provides a potential mechanism for growth factor-induced interactions of PI 3-kinase and Ras.
). PI 3-kinase is a heterodimer consisting of an 85-kDa SH2 domain-containing subunit which links the catalytic 110-kDa subunit to tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins. PI 3-kinase is responsible for growth factor-induced phosphorylation of phosphoinositides at the 3’ position (
). The mechanisms, however, responsible for growth factor-induced PI 3-kinase activity and the basis for the interaction with Ras are unclear.
In the present studies, we demonstrate that M-CSF induces direct association of the p85α subunit of PI 3-kinase with the SH2 domain of Grb2. Our finding that M-CSF also induces the formation of a PI 3-kinase·Grb2·Sos complex supports a potential role for PI 3-kinase in Ras signaling pathways in monocytes.
Monocyte Isolation and Culture
Human monocytes were isolated from the peripheral blood of healthy volunteers by Ficoll-Paque separation, followed by adherence for 1 h and removal of the nonadherent cells (
). The monocytes were treated with 1000 units/ml human recombinant M-CSF (specific activity, 1.90 × 106 units/ml; Genetics Institute, Cambridge, MA).
Antibodies and Fusion Proteins
Anti-p85α and anti-Sos antibodies were purchased from Santa Cruz Biotechnology (San Diego, CA). Anti-Grb2 and anti-M-CSF receptor antibodies were obtained from Transduction Laboratory (Lexington, KY) and Upstate Biotechnology, Inc. (Lake Placid, NY), respectively. GST-Grb2 (full length), GST-Grb2 SH2, GST-Grb2 N-SH3, and GST-Grb2 C-SH3 fusion proteins were purchased from Santa Cruz Biotechnology.
Immunoprecipitations and Immunoblotting
Cell lysates were prepared by resuspending cells for 30 min on ice in lysis buffer (50 mM Tris, pH 7.6, 1% Brij-96, 150 mM NaCl, 1 mM phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, 1 mM sodium vanadate, 1 mM DTT, 10 mM sodium fluoride, and 10 μg/ml each of leupeptin and aprotinin). Equal amounts of proteins (250-300 μg) were immunoprecipitated by incubation with anti-M-CSF-receptor, anti-p85α, anti-Grb2, or anti-Sos for 2 h at 4°C and then with protein A-Sepharose (Pharmacia Biotech Inc.) for an additional 30 min. The resulting precipitates were washed four times with lysis buffer and resolved by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. Proteins were then transferred to nitrocellulose by semi-dry transfer (Bio-Rad), blocked by incubation in 5% dry milk in PBST (0.5% Tween 20 in PBS), and then probed with appropriate antibodies. The blots were developed by ECL (Amersham Corp.).
Fusion Protein Binding Assays
The fusion proteins GST, GST-Grb2, GST-Grb2 SH2, GST-Grb2 N-SH3, or GST-Grb2 C-SH3 were purified by affinity chromatography using glutathione-Sepharose beads and equilibrated in lysis buffer. Cell lysates were incubated with 2 μg of immobilized GST, GST-Grb2, GST-Grb2 SH2, GST-Grb2 N-SH3, or GST-Grb2 C-SH3 fusion proteins for 2 h at 4°C. The resulting protein complexes were washed three times with lysis buffer containing 0.1% detergent and boiled for 5 min in SDS sample buffer. The complexes were then separated by 7.5% SDS-PAGE and subjected to silver staining or immunoblot analysis with anti-p85α.
Peptide Synthesis and Competition Assays
Peptide was synthesized using Fmoc (N-(9-fluorenyl)methoxycarbonyl)-Tyr(PO3Me2)-OH for incorporation of phosphotyrosine and subsequently purified by ether precipitation and preparative reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). Amino acid analysis was used to confirm the sequence of the p85α-derived phosphopeptide: LINHpYRNESLAQ. GST-Grb2 SH2 protein was incubated in the presence or absence of 50 μM tyrosine-phosphorylated synthetic peptide for 1 h at 4°C. The fusion proteins were incubated with lysates from M-CSF-treated monocytes and the adsorbates then analyzed by immunoblotting with anti-p85α.
Second Immunoprecipitation Assays
M-CSF-treated cell lysates were immunoprecipitated with anti-p85α for 2 h at 4°C. Immune complexes were released by boiling in 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 0.5% SDS, and 1 mM DTT and then subjected to 1) a second immunoprecipitation with anti-p85α or 2) precipitations with GST or GST-Grb2. The resulting protein precipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting with anti-p85α.
PI 3-Kinase Assays
Assays for PI 3-kinase were performed as described (
). Briefly, PI 3-kinase activity was measured directly in immune complexes containing 2 μg/ml phosphatidylinositol (Avanti Polar Lipids, Alabaster, AL), 20 mM HEPES, pH 7.2, 0.5 mM EGTA, 0.5 mM sodium phosphate, 10 mM MgCl2, and [γ-32P]ATP. The reaction was stopped by addition of 4 N HCl and chloroform/methanol (1:1). The organic layer was separated and spotted on a Silica Gel-60 plate (Sigma) and analyzed by thin layer chromatography.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Studies in Rat-2 fibroblasts which express the mouse c- fms gene have demonstrated that M-CSF stimulation is associated with binding of PI 3-kinase to the activated M-CSF receptor (
). In order to confirm these findings in a physiological system, we stimulated human peripheral blood monocytes with M-CSF and assayed anti-M-CSF receptor immunoprecipitates for the p85α subunit of PI 3-kinase. While there was no detectable anti-p85α reactivity in the immunoprecipitates from unstimulated monocytes, M-CSF treatment rapidly induced binding of p85α to M-CSF receptors (Fig. 1A). Reprobing the same filter with anti-Tyr(P) demonstrated a M-CSF-dependent increase in reactivity with an 85-kDa protein (Fig. 1B). These results supported binding of PI 3-kinase to the activated M-CSF receptor and tyrosine phosphorylation of the p85α subunit.
Other studies in Rat-2 fibroblasts have shown that mutation of Tyr721 in the M-CSF receptor blocks binding of PI 3-kinase and inhibits M-CSF-dependent growth (
). These findings suggest that localization of PI 3-kinase at the cell membrane, perhaps through SH2 or SH3 interactions, is necessary for direct activation by Ras. In addressing this issue, we asked whether the SH2-SH3 adaptor protein Grb2, which binds to the guanine nucleotide exchange protein Sos (son of sevenless) and thereby to the Ras activation pathway (
), interacts with PI 3-kinase. Lysates from control and M-CSF-treated monocytes were subjected to immunoprecipitation with anti-Grb2. Immunoblotting of the precipitates with anti-p85α revealed increased reactivity following M-CSF stimulation (Fig. 2A). In the reciprocal experiment, analysis of anti-p85α immunoprecipitates with anti-Grb2 confirmed an M-CSF-dependent association between these two proteins (Fig. 2B).
In order to determine whether the interaction between Grb2 and p85α is direct, we prepared anti-p85α immunoprecipitates from M-CSF-treated monocytes. The precipitates were subjected to SDS-PAGE, transferred to nitrocellulose, and then incubated with GST-Grb2 (full length). After washing the filters thoroughly, we assayed Grb2 binding by immunoblotting with anti-Grb2. The finding that anti-Grb2 reactivity is detectable at a molecular mass of 85 kDa supports a direct interaction of Grb2 with the p85α subunit of PI 3-kinase (Fig. 3A). In order to confirm these findings, we prepared anti-p85α immunoprecipitates from M-CSF-treated monocytes and then released the proteins by boiling the immune complexes in 0.5% SDS and 1 mM DTT. After diluting SDS to 0.1% by lysis buffer, secondary protein precipitations were performed using GST or GST-Grb2. Analysis of the second precipitates by immunoblotting with anti-p85α confirmed direct interaction of Grb2 with p85α (Fig. 3B). Secondary anti-p85α immunoprecipitates were used as a positive control in this experiment (Fig. 3B).
This interaction was further analyzed using GST fusion proteins prepared from full-length Grb2, the SH3 (carboxyl and amino-terminal) and SH2 domains of Grb2. Adsorbates obtained with GST-Grb2 (full length) revealed increased binding of p85α when using lysates from M-CSF-stimulated, as compared with control, monocytes (Fig. 3C). A low level of p85α binding to the Grb2 SH3 domains was obtained when using lysates from both control and M-CSF-treated cells (Fig. 3C). In contrast, adsorbates obtained with GST-Grb2 SH2 demonstrated a M-CSF-dependent increase in binding of p85α (Fig. 3C). The SH2 domain of Grb2 interacts with proteins that contain the pYXNX motif (
). To define the site in PI 3-kinase responsible for the association with the Grb2 SH2 domain, we identified a potential candidate sequence at Tyr408 which is followed by RNE. A chemically phosphorylated synthetic peptide corresponding to this site (amino acids 404-415) was used in competition assays. Preincubation of GST-Grb2 SH2 with the peptide inhibited binding of PI 3-kinase from lysates of M-CSF-treated monocytes (Fig. 3D). These findings indicate that PI 3-kinase interacts directly with the SH2 domain of Grb2 and that the pYRNE (Y408) in p85α may be the binding site.
), we asked whether PI 3-kinase associates with Sos. Immunoblot analysis of p85α immunoprecipitates with anti-Sos demonstrated an increased association of p85α and Sos in M-CSF-treated, as compared with control, monocytes (Fig. 4A). Moreover, analysis of anti-Sos immunoprecipitates with anti-p85α demonstrated a M-CSF-dependent increase in the association of these proteins (Fig. 4B). These findings and the demonstration that PI 3-kinase and Sos bind to the SH2 and SH3 domains, respectively, of Grb2 support the formation of a PI 3-kinase·Grb2·Sos complex. Since Ras regulates PI 3-kinase (
), we asked whether PI 3-kinase exhibits an increase in activity when associated with the Grb2·Sos complex. The results demonstrate that anti-Grb2 immunoprecipitates exhibit M-CSF-dependent increases (approximately 20-fold) in activity of PI 3-kinase (Fig. 4C). Similar findings were obtained with the anti-Sos immunoprecipitates (Fig. 4D). These results demonstrate that activation of PI 3-kinase in the anti-Grb2 or anti-Sos immunoprecipitates occurs in response to M-CSF (Fig. 4, C and D).
PI 3-kinase directly associates with and is stimulated by activated receptor PTKs (
). The present findings demonstrate that M-CSF induces tyrosine phosphorylation of p85α and that a pYXNX-like motif potentially contributes to binding of p85α to the SH2 domain of Grb2. While the tyrosine kinases involved in phosphorylation of PI 3-kinase could be of either the receptor or nonreceptor types, this event would be necessary for the formation of a complex with Grb2. The demonstration that PI 3-kinase binds to a pool of Grb2 associated with Sos also provides a potential mechanism for PI 3-kinase to complex with Ras through Sos/Ras interactions. Other studies have demonstrated that the insulin receptor substrate 1 interacts with both PI 3-kinase p85α and the SH2 domain of Grb2 (
), may therefore also associate with a PI 3-kinase·Grb2 complex by binding to p85α. In any event, the present results provide the first evidence for binding of PI 3-kinase to an adaptor protein and support a mechanism for growth factor-induced regulation of PI 3-kinase by Ras. Since other studies have suggested that PI 3-kinase can also function upstream to Ras (

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It’s time for another Great Value cooking party! Well ok, not exactly a party–Valentines Day is more about couples than big groups 🙂 You all know that I’m part of a collection of bloggers who get to come up with great ways to use Great Value products for the various holidays through out the year. For Thanksgiving I used pie crust, crescent rolls and biscuit dough to do some fun leftover “makeovers”, for Christmas I did some easy sugar cookies for my cookie swap and enjoyed the cinnamon rolls for a snack.
Today I get to tell you about my Valentines Day plans. I was given the assignment to use Great Value Sugar Cookie dough and Pie Crust.
As I mentioned the other day–I think of Valentines Day as being a special day to celebrate romantic love. However I do like to make holidays fun for the kids, so with the Great Value Sugar Cookie Dough I’m going to make some simple round cookies again (why mess with what works!):
Then I’ll use my Royal Icing recipe and decorate them with some hearts or other Valentines Day symbols.
For the real Valentines day “main show” I decided to try an idea I had seen multiple times on Pinterest. The fancy schmancy French name for it is “Brie en Croute”–That’s Brie in crust (it just sounds better in French doesn’t it?). To step it up another notch I’m going to add my homemade raspberry preserves. I’m not much of a fruit with savory fan, but that’s supposed to be a classic pairing, and who am I to argue with the French?

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Robert Peary really did discover the North Pole-maybe. That`s the latest zag in the zig-zag controversy over whether the admiral should be given history`s honor for being the first to reach the top of the world.
Even though there always have been questions about Peary`s claim that he got there in 1909, all hell broke loose last year in the circles that worry about these things when the National Geographic magazine published an article concluding that the explorer blew it by 50 or more miles.
Because the Geographic published the findings in its 100th anniversary issue and had played a major role in giving Peary credit in the first place, that seemed to be pretty much it for the admiral.
Peary, however, has made a comeback. A newer new study, commissioned by the National Geographic Society, concludes that the explorer did make it to the North Pole after all, or at least close enough to count.
The 230-page report was prepared by the Navigation Foundation. Using various new techniques to analyze photographs (including calculating the sun`s angle) and the Peary expedition`s records, the professional navigators of the foundation say Peary`s camp was no more than five miles away from the pole.
``Peary was not a fake or a fraud and he did reach the North Pole,`` said Thomas Davies, president of the foundation. ``He was where he said he was when he said he was.`` That is not an inconsiderable achievement, whether you are talking about the North Pole or an after-hours meeting with the boss.
But the critics have not been silenced. Baltimore astronomer Dennis Rawlins, who helped touch off the controversy, is still convinced Peary missed the pole.
Fortunately, Rawlins, the Navigation Foundation, and the National Geographic did not analyze that other story about the North Pole, the one about the fat fellow in the red suit with the reindeer. It`s nice to have a few illusions left.

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Liverpool will look to stay on the upwards trajectory when they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday’s intriguing Premier League fixture.
The Reds’ trip to Molineux Stadium comes just a few days after their emphatic 4-1 win over cross-city rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool head into this matchday trailing league-toppers Chelsea by just two points, having won their last three Premier League games on the trot.
By contrast, Wolves have won just one of their last three top-flight matches (D2) despite keeping a clean sheet on each occasion.
Sat only three points adrift of fourth-placed West Ham, the hosts remain very much in contention for the coveted Champions League places.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Head-to-Head
The overall Premier League H2H record gives Wolves fans plenty of reason for concern, with their side winning just one of their 14 meetings with Liverpool in the competition (D2, L11).
The Reds have gone unbeaten in their last eight away league matches against the Wanderers (W5, D3) since falling to a narrow 1-0 loss in August 1981.
Led by the charismatic Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool seem likely to keep it that way, as they’ve beaten Wolves in all six Premier League encounters under the German manager.
Despite attempting 16 shots on goal, Wolves were held to a scoreless draw to Burnley last time out, their second consecutive goalless stalemate following their trip to Norwich City.
Goals have been at a premium for Bruno Lage’s side this season, as evidenced by their paltry average of just 0.85 goals scored per Premier League game so far.
Among sides starting the day in the upper half of the table, Wolves have scored the fewest goals (12), only five of which have come at Molineux.
But the Wanderers have compensated their uneventful attacking showings with some rock-solid defending, having conceded an average of 0.85 goals per home league match this term.
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that five of their seven Premier League home fixtures this season have seen one or both sides fail to find the net in games garnering under 2.5 match goals.
Wolves talismanic striker Raul Jimenez has already scored three match-winners this season, demonstrating his importance to the Midlands outfit.
Force to be reckoned with
Liverpool’s ability to sweep the floor with their rivals has been off the charts this season.
All of their nine Premier League triumphs this season have yielded a winning margin of at least two goals, showing the Reds refuse to take their foot off the gas after taking the lead.
Adding to this sentiment, the Merseysiders have scored 3+ goals in six of their seven Premier League away games this season, with a 3-2 defeat to West Ham on the eve of the November international break the solitary exception.
Only perennial Bundesliga champions Bayer Munich boast a higher average of goals scored per league match than Liverpool (3.07) this season.
That alone will strike fear into the hearts of Wolves supporters, who might not give the homecoming forward Diogo Jota a warm welcome.
In the absence of Roberto Firmino, the ex-Molineux hero has gone from strength to strength, netting eight Premier League goals so far, including a phenomenal strike in the Merseyside derby last time out.
The Portuguese ace turns 25 today and will have an opportunity to become only the third player in the Premier League history to have scored against his former team on his birthday.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool Predicted Line-ups
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-4-3): Jose Sa; Max Kilman, Conor Coady, Romain Saiss; Nelson Semedo, Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Adama Traore, Raul Jimenez, Hwang Hee-chan.
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara; Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane.
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- ‘I am very sorry to him’ – Son Heung-min reacts to Antonio Conte sacking
- Juventus open to renegotiating Denis Zakaria loan deal with Chelsea
- Atletico Madrid set to battle out for Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat
- Tottenham rejected by Niko Kovac amid search for Conte’s successor

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Disabled due to a violent robbery, an inventor from Chicago, Ill., relies on a wheelchair to get around. "Since the anti-crime organization I’m part of meets during the rainy season, I had the idea of a convenient and reliable way for wheelchair users to shelter themselves from the elements," he said.
The WHEELCHAIR PONCHO provides a wheelchair user with convenient and effective shelter. It protects the entire body against rain, hail and snow. As a result, it maintains dryness and comfort, as well as promotes peace of mind.
Compact, easy to use and producible in design variations, the WHEELCHAIR PONCHO serves as an alternative to inadequate umbrellas.
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House Parts can be a part of your home!
June 4, 2009
House Parts is an Atlanta-based company with one foot in the past and the other in the future! They offer beautiful Drapery Hardware with an historical flair. The finials are cast from items purchased at flea markets from
Now, let's talk about style. We have six different styles of finials ranging from tailored to over-the-top ornate. And, depending on your color choices, the ornate could become more understated and the tailored could become ornate. Create a cozy country look with the Sun-bleached Linen White, a warm white with a little bit of distress rubbed on (Arriving in June). Dress up a room with the elegance of Historical Gold, a low sheen gold with some age rubbed in. English Walnut and Antique Bronze are more traditional browns. English Walnut is a painted finish with warmth rubbed in. Antique bronze is a cooler brown finish.
Laurie, Nancy and I had the pleasure of a tour of the showroom and warehouse. They have been in business for over 25 years. They cast many kinds of products that can be found in some of the best home décor catalogs and retailers around the country. Our customer service team has had personal training with their staff in order to answer questions you may have while ordering House Parts Drapery Hardware. So, take a look up in your home. Would your window treatments look better on a better piece of drapery hardware?

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Uncle Trev and The Great South Island Plan
Cape Catley, Whatamongo Bay, 1991, $14.95
Does Daniel Wilmott Tell Lies?
Hazard Press, Christchurch, 1991
The Boy At The Door and Other Stories of the Supernatural
Hazard Press, Christchurch, 1991
After a splendid surge of children’s books starring female protagonists, it is time it seems for a change, judging by this selection of books for review. According to one learned source: ‘boys don’t read stories about girls, whereas girls don’t mind reading about boys’. This indeed may be true but for many years girls did not have the choice.
Jack Lasenby’s Uncle Trev and the Great South Island Plan, is the second in a planned series of books. The child narrator (presumably male) is recovering in bed, from a bout of polio and Uncle Trev proves to be a godsend – turning up at all hours to regale the invalid with tall tales. This reviewer found it difficult to get engrossed in the stories, possibly because it reads (to her anyway) rather like a Barry Crump primer. Trev’s the black sheep of the family – a ‘dyed-in-the-wool’ bachelor who revels in annoying his sister. She indulges him, exuding motherly concern, yet nags him for bringing his smelly dog inside – trekking across her clean floors in his muddy gumboots etc, etc. The book is set in the 1930s when stereotyped roles were without doubt commonplace. Even so, surely there could have been countrywomen who did not conform to the strictures of the day? Perhaps, in his next instalments, instead of perpetuating this, Lasenby could ’tilt the mirror’ a little and let Trev’s sister out of the kitchen and into the adventures. Otherwise, today’s young female readers may not find much in these books to inspire them and choose not to persevere with these particular stories. A minor irritation also, was the story of the ‘false teeth’, which is exactly like an episode of the classic television show, Steptoe and Son.
Juliet Martin’s picture book Does Daniel Wilmott Tell Lies? is a story that succeeds regardless of the gender of its chief character. Martin’s text is easy to read aloud and is enriched by David Johnstone’s colourful, humorous illustrations which subtly evoke the era of short pants, woolly jersey and trolley (as opposed to sweatshirt, trackpants and skateboard of today). The setting appears very English with wonderful stone houses and fences but the theme is one that is universal in its appeal. Daniel Wilmott explains to his three ‘hangers on’, the reasons behind his aunt’s absence. Daniel’s explanations are disbelieved and he is accused of telling lies. But does he? The gentle story teases the reader hot up until the end – and beyond.
Three out of five stories that comprise Anthony Holcroft’s collection, The Boy At the Door and Other Stories of the Supernatural, have a boy as the main character. Holcroft’s stories of the ‘supernatural’, however, are engaging and sensitively written and will, I am sure be enjoyed by both girls and boys. ‘Silver’, the story of a lost girl – one of the ‘mountain folk’ – has the dreamy, misty feel of a fable, complete with subtle wisdom, while ‘The Silkies’, is an enjoyable Sci-fi tale about weird goings-on in a ‘buzzy hole’ discovered by Hazel’s four-year-old brother, Simon. Holcroft’s language is often poetic: ‘She heard the rainbird stitching the air with its tight little thread’ and his stories precisely written and timed. Julian Holcroft’s black and white illustrations are an added bonus adding to the sense of mystery. It’s a pity that the small format just doesn’t do justice to the contents but then again, the paperback will fit snugly into pocket or schoolbag.
Vivien Joseph is a Wellington poet and reviewer.

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Tim Robinson (born May 23, 1981) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He first became known as a writer and performer on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2012 to 2014, before gaining wider recognition as the co-creator, co-writer and star of the comedy series Detroiters (2017–2018) and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–present).
Robinson was born in a suburb of Detroit.His mother worked for Chrysler and his father worked in construction. His parents divorced, after which he said he "kind of grew up with two dads", one of whom was Jewish and celebrated Hanukkah with him. He was raised in the nearby towns of Clarkston and Waterford, graduating from Clarkston High School in 2000. He saw a live Second City comedy performance in Chicago as a teenager, and soon began taking weekend improv classes at its Detroit branch. While pursuing a comedy career, he supported himself with jobs such as working in a toy store and teaching improv classes.
Robinson toured with Second City Detroit's touring company, then joined Second City Chicago.He has also performed at the iO Theater and Just for Laughs. He filmed a 2011 television pilot for Comedy Central called My Mans, but the show was not picked up by the network. In 2012, he was cast as a series regular in the unaired CBS sitcom Friend Me . In September 2012, he made his debut as a featured performer on Saturday Night Live . A year later, it was announced that he would work on the writing staff rather than continue being a performer, making him the second SNL cast member (after Brian Doyle-Murray) to go from performer to staff writer and the first SNL performer to become a writer after originally being cast solely as a performer. His celebrity impressions on the show included Ben Bailey and Bill Cowher, and he also portrayed the recurring character Carl, an elderly retail worker who would always get insulted by Niff (Bobby Moynihan) and Dana (Cecily Strong).
Robinson has appeared twice on late-night NBC talk show Late Night with Seth Meyers as Dale, who acts as host Seth Meyers' "emergency sidekick." His first appearance was during the "Next Week's News" sketch on February 28, 2014, and his second appearance was during the "Celebrity Drunk Texts" sketch on April 8, 2014. In 2016, he wrote and appeared in his own episode of the sketch comedy show Netflix Presents: The Characters .He is also the co-creator and co-star of Detroiters, along with fellow Detroit native and frequent collaborator Sam Richardson. The show premiered on Comedy Central in February 2017. In April 2017, he guest starred on Fox's Making History as Al Capone.
In 2018, Netflix green-lit I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson , a sketch comedy series created by and starring Robinson and produced by the members of The Lonely Island.It premiered in April 2019 and received critical acclaim, as did its second season, which premiered in July 2021. The series was renewed for a third season in May 2022, which premiered on May 30, 2023.
In 2022, Robinson won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for his work on I Think You Should Leave.
As a teenager, Robinson began dating his schoolmate Heather, who later became an electrical engineer for Chrysler.They were married in September 2006, and live in Los Angeles with their son and daughter. Robinson is a vegetarian.
Having become an avid skateboarder during high school, Robinson continues to skateboard in his spare time.Robinson is also a lifelong fan of professional wrestling; he has featured wrestling in several sketches on I Think You Should Leave and cast multiple wrestlers in cameo roles in his television shows. This includes Kevin Nash in Detroiters, as well as Brody King, Erick Rowan, Ryan Nemeth and Aron Stevens in I Think You Should Leave.
|2016||Brother Nature||Ben Franklin|
|2020||An American Pickle||Prosecuting Attorney|
|2022||Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers||Ugly Sonic (voice)|
|Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm||Fraptaculan Tim (voice)|
|2023||Scream VI||Quinn's Hookup||Uncredited|
|2012||Friend Me||Sully||Unaired pilot|
|2012–2016||Saturday Night Live||Various characters||68 episodes|
|2013–2014||The Awesomes||Various characters||2 episodes|
|2014||Comedy Bang! Bang!||Al Sorbinstein||Episode: "Craig Robinson Wears a Bordeaux Button Down & Dark Jeans"|
|Late Night with Seth Meyers||Dale / Timmy the Late Night Superfan||3 episodes|
|2015–2019||Documentary Now!||Young Barnabas Scott / Rick Kenmore||2 episodes|
|2016||The Characters||Various characters||Episode: "Tim Robinson"|
|2017||Man Seeking Woman||Paranormal Investigator||Episode: "Popcorn"|
|Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special||Chef Roy||Variety special|
|Making History||Al Capone||2 episodes|
|2017–2018||Detroiters||Tim Cramblin||20 episodes|
Co-creator, co-writer, executive producer
|2019||Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell||Lip Licker||Episode: "Five-Card Duds"|
|2019–2020||Our Cartoon President||Brett Kavanaugh (voice)||8 episodes|
|2019–present||I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson||Various characters||18 episodes|
Co-creator, co-writer, executive producer
|2020||Star Trek: Lower Decks||Ensign Fletcher (voice)||Episode: "Terminal Provocations"|
|2020–2022||Big City Greens||Gregly (voice)||5 episodes|
|2021||Solar Opposites||Peter (voice)||Episode: "The Apple Pencil Pro"|
|2021-2023||Teenage Euthanasia||Uncle Pete (voice)||17 episodes|
|Ten Year Old Tom||Plumber (voice)||4 episodes|
|2022||Human Resources||Doug Fredrick (voice)||3 episodes|
|Middlemost Post||Gum (voice)||Episode: "Inside Angus"|
|2023||Digman!||Swooper (voice)||Main role|
|The Simpsons||Mercer (voice)||Episode: "Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass"|
|Krapopolis||Hercules (voice)||Episode: Prometheus|
|2023||Invincible||TBA (voice)||Season 2|
Christopher Crosby Farley was an American actor and comedian. Farley was known for his loud, energetic comedic style, and was a member of Chicago's Second City Theatre and later a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live for five seasons from 1990 to 1995. He later went on to pursue a film career, appearing in films such as Airheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, and Almost Heroes.
Tim Meadows is an American actor, comedian, and writer. Meadows was one of the longest-running cast members on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where he appeared for 10 seasons from 1991 to 2000. For his work on SNL, he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1993. He played main character John Glascott on the ABC sitcom Schooled for its two-season run after playing the same character in a recurring role for six seasons on The Goldbergs.
Saturday Night Live is an American late-night live television sketch comedy, political satire, and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol that airs on NBC. Michaels currently serves as the program's showrunner. The show's premiere was hosted by George Carlin on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title NBC's Saturday Night. The show's comedy sketches, which often parody contemporary American culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers the opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, with featured performances by a musical guest. An episode normally begins with a cold open sketch that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!", properly beginning the show.
Orville Willis Forte IV is an American comedian and actor. He was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for eight seasons between 2002 and 2010. During his time on the show, he played a recurring character that led to a feature film adaptation, MacGruber (2010), and a streaming television series, MacGruber, which he has starred in since 2021. Forte also created and starred in the sitcom The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018). For the series, he received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations: two for acting and one for writing.
Jerome Charles Minor Jr. is an American actor, comedian and writer known for his comedic roles in numerous television programs such as Mr. Show, Saturday Night Live, Trigger Happy TV, Delocated, Brickleberry, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Crossballs, The Hotwives of Orlando, Carpoolers, Community, Lucky Louie, and Dr. Ken.
Michael William Day is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and game show host. Day was hired as a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live before its 39th season in 2013. He was then promoted to on-air cast status and became a featured player during the show's 42nd season in 2016, later being promoted to repertory status beginning with the 44th season in 2018. He is also the host of the Netflix show Is It Cake? Day previously was an on-air correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Jay Leno Show.
Saturday Night Live is an American sketch comedy series created and produced by Lorne Michaels for most of the show's run. The show has aired on NBC since 1975.
The thirty-eighth season of Saturday Night Live, an American sketch comedy series, originally aired in the United States on NBC between September 15, 2012 and May 18, 2013.
Cecily Legler Strong is an American actress and comedian. Strong is most notable for being a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2012 to 2022. She is the longest-tenured female cast member in the show's history.
Aidan Mackenzy Bryant is an American actress and comedian. Bryant is most notable for being a cast member on the NBC late-night sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for ten seasons, joining the show for its 38th season in 2012, and leaving at the end of its 47th season in 2022. For her work on the series, she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, including two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her other work includes a voice role in the animated series Danger & Eggs (2017) and the Netflix adult animated series Human Resources. She played a starring role in the sitcom Shrill (2019–2021); for the latter, she also served as writer and executive producer and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Kyle James Kozub Mooney is an American comedian. Mooney was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2013 to 2022. He co-wrote and starred in the 2017 film Brigsby Bear, in addition to co-creating, co-writing, producing, and starring in the adult cartoon comedy Saturday Morning All Star Hits!
John Milhiser is an American actor and comedian. Milhiser first garnered attention for his work as a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch group Serious Lunch, before achieving widespread success for his brief stint as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for the 2013–2014 season.
Samuel Richardson is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing Richard Splett in the HBO political comedy series Veep (2012–19), co-creating and co-starring in the Comedy Central comedy series Detroiters (2017–18) alongside Tim Robinson, and for playing various characters in the Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019–present), Aniq Adjaye in the Apple TV+ series The Afterparty (2022–23), and Norville "Shaggy" Rogers in the Max series Velma (2023–present). In 2022 and 2023, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso.
Christopher Jerell Redd is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, rapper, and singer. After several years performing stand-up comedy, Redd was hired to join the cast of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live ahead of the show's 43rd season in 2017, making his debut alongside Heidi Gardner and Luke Null, and serving as a cast member for five seasons until 2022. For his work on the show, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in 2018 for co-writing the SNL song "Come Back Barack". He is also known for his roles in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Disjointed (2017–2018), and Kenan (2021–2022).
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson is an American sketch comedy series created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, with Robinson also starring in most of the sketches. The first season premiered on Netflix on April 23, 2019, while the second season was released on July 6, 2021. The series was renewed for a third season in May 2022, which premiered on May 30, 2023.
Shane Michael Gillis is an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, sketch comedy writer, and podcaster. He is co-host, along with fellow stand-up comedian Matt McCusker, of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, the most subscribed to podcast on Patreon. In 2019, Gillis was named one of Just for Laughs' "New Faces" at their yearly comedy festival in Montreal.
The Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy/Variety - Sketch Series is an award presented by the Writers Guild of America to the best writing in a comedy/variety sketch series, until 2015, sketch series competed along with comedy/variety talk programs in the category Television: Comedy-Variety Talk Series. In 2016, a separate category was added only for sketch series.
Sarah Sherman, also known professionally as Sarah Squirm, is an American comedian, actress, and screenwriter. Sherman is known for using surreal and body horror comedy. She became a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live starting with its 47th season in October 2021, and was promoted to Repertory Status in October 2023.
Zachary Kanin is an American writer, producer, comedian, and cartoonist. He is a former SNL staff writer and the co-creator, producer, and writer of Detroiters and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.
Some of the names here will be familiar only to die-hard fans; others, like Murphy, defined what was funny for generations of viewers.

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# The Future of Renewable Energy: Advancements in Technology
Renewable energy has gained significant attention in recent years as the world strives to find sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Advancements in technology have played a crucial role in harnessing the potential of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power. As we forge ahead into the future, these technological innovations continue to shape the landscape of renewable energy, offering promising solutions to combat climate change and meet the growing global energy demand.
## Solar Power: From Efficiency to Integration
### Solar Panels: More Efficient and Affordable
One of the most significant advancements in solar power technology is the increase in solar panel efficiency. Researchers and scientists are constantly developing new materials and designs to enhance the conversion of sunlight into electricity. These improvements have not only made solar panels more efficient but also more affordable, making them increasingly accessible to a wider population.
### Integration with Buildings and Infrastructure
The future of solar power lies in its integration with buildings and infrastructure. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are emerging as a viable solution where solar panels can be seamlessly incorporated into the design of structures. This integration allows for more efficient use of space and generates clean energy without compromising aesthetic appeal.
## Wind Energy: Scaling New Heights
### Offshore Wind Farms for Higher Efficiency
Offshore wind farms are a game-changer for wind energy. By harnessing the powerful winds that blow over the ocean, offshore wind turbines have the potential to generate vastly more electricity compared to onshore installations. Advancements in turbine design and installation techniques, such as floating platforms, enable us to tap into previously untapped wind resources.
### Harnessing Wind Energy at High Altitudes
Another exciting development in wind energy technology is the concept of airborne wind energy systems. These innovative systems utilize airborne devices, such as kites or drones, to capture high-altitude winds, which are significantly stronger and more consistent. This approach opens up new possibilities for wind energy generation in areas with limited onshore or offshore wind resources.
## Hydroelectric Power: Optimizing Efficiency and Environmental Impact
### Pumped Storage Hydropower: Energy Storage and Grid Stability
Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is a technology that enables the storage of excess electricity generated during periods of low demand. This stored energy can then be released during peak demand, ensuring grid stability and reliability. PSH plays a vital role in balancing intermittent renewable energy sources and maximizing their contribution to the overall energy mix.
### Run-of-River Hydropower: Minimizing Environmental Impact
While traditional hydropower projects have faced criticism due to their environmental impact, run-of-river hydropower offers a more sustainable alternative. This approach minimizes the disruption of river flow and habitat by using the natural flow of the river to generate electricity. With advancements in turbine technology, run-of-river hydropower projects can now be developed with minimal environmental impact.
## Geothermal Energy: Unleashing the Earth’s Potential
### Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Accessing Deeper Reservoirs
Geothermal energy utilizes the Earth’s natural heat to produce electricity. With enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), we can tap into deeper reservoirs of hot rocks by creating engineered geothermal reservoirs. This technology expands the potential for geothermal energy generation beyond geologically favorable locations, making it a viable option in various regions worldwide.
Advancements in technology have revolutionized the renewable energy sector, paving the way for a sustainable future. Solar power integration, advancements in wind energy, optimization of hydroelectric power, and expansion of geothermal energy sources are just a few examples of the progress made in harnessing renewable energy. As these technologies continue to evolve, they hold the key to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
### Q1: How efficient are solar panels today?
Solar panels today have an average efficiency of around 15-20%, with some high-quality panels reaching over 22%. However, continual research and development are aimed at improving their efficiency further.
### Q2: Can offshore wind farms withstand harsh weather conditions?
Yes, offshore wind turbines are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, including strong winds and high waves. They undergo rigorous testing and adhere to strict safety standards to ensure their durability and reliability.
### Q3: How do pumped storage hydropower systems work?
Pumped storage hydropower systems work by using excess electricity to pump water from a lower reservoir to a higher reservoir during off-peak hours. When demand increases, water is released from the higher reservoir to the lower reservoir, passing through turbines to generate electricity.
### Q4: Are geothermal energy systems limited to specific geographic regions?
While geothermal energy systems have traditionally been limited to geologically favorable regions, enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) allow for the expansion of geothermal potential beyond these areas. EGS technology enables the creation of engineered geothermal reservoirs to access heat sources at greater depths.
### Q5: How does run-of-river hydropower reduce environmental impact?
Run-of-river hydropower projects minimize environmental impact by diverting a portion of river flow through turbines to generate electricity while allowing the majority of the water to continue its natural course. This approach avoids the need for large reservoirs and minimizes disruption to aquatic habitats.
### Q6: How can renewable energy technologies contribute to combating climate change?
Renewable energy technologies, by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The adoption of renewables helps mitigate climate change by reducing carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants released during energy production.
### Q7: Can renewable energy sources meet the global energy demand?
With ongoing technological advancements and increased investments in renewable energy, there is a significant potential for renewables to meet a substantial portion of the global energy demand. However, a comprehensive energy transition plan and supportive policies are essential to fully realize this potential.
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2. Liu, Z., Lin, W., Chen, R., Yang, Y., & Gao, W. (2020). The optimal investment strategy in the renewable energy industry with technological progress and carbon constraint policies. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 50(6), 2487-2500.
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## Closing Thoughts
As the demand for clean and sustainable energy continues to grow, advancements in renewable energy technology are poised to transform the way we generate and consume power. The future of renewable energy lies in the hands of innovative thinkers, scientists, and engineers who are committed to finding solutions to the global energy challenge. With ongoing advancements and widespread adoption, renewable energy has the potential to shape a brighter and greener future for generations to come.


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In the new age of VC, transparency is the name of the game
"The new age of VC’s candor may have been brought on by a market shift and a need for VCs to focus on value add. But what it has created is a far healthier, far more beneficial framework for our founders and companies," writes Noa Matz of F2 Venture Capital
Not all that long ago, the communication within the VC business was somewhat of a black box for all parties.
Founders had no choice but to prioritize looking flawless to their investors and practice the ‘everything is great’ mantra. Investors prioritized privacy- in goes the company, and out comes the cap table- the dialogue led by the VC behind closed doors. The founder/investor relationship itself was often distant and straightforward, consisting mainly of board meetings and formal email threads.
Over the past decade, a lot has changed for the better. The relationship between investors and founders has drastically evolved from the black box, to a new framework- one of candor and transparency.
Noa Matz, F2 Venture Capital Operating Partner. Photo: F2 Venture Capital
What has caused this rapid transformation? And why is it so much healthier not only for founders, but for the startup ecosystem as a whole?
Firstly, the funding market has turned into a “founder’s market”. Gone are the days where entrepreneurs had to fight tooth and nail to score a modest investment. With more than enough capital and VCs floating around, it is now up to investors to prove themselves as the best choice to those talented entrepreneurs. The inflation in the market triggered a power shift, and as a result, investors have become more accessible.
Additionally, this generation of entrepreneurs has grown up with overwhelming access to information. Kleiner Perkins Managing Partner Ted Schlein believes that the more-informed entrepreneur is a sign of the times. “Consumers are better educated about almost everything they do today, such as buying a car now vs. buying a car ten years ago. There’s an enormous amount of information for the consumer, and the consumer in this case is the entrepreneur.” This generation of well-versed founders has resulted in the somewhat standardization of deal terms, which are largely founder friendly.
These shifts and others in the paradigm of founder/investor dynamics have brought everyone to the table, hopefully with new attitudes, and a healthier outcome.
For VCs, this means that value is the new currency needed to win a startup over. Value comes in many forms, be it operational experience, or specific expertise like product and networking. At F2 Venture Capital, one of the value-adds we prioritize is founder mental fitness and startup team cohesiveness. As a Startup Psychologist, my number one goal is to maintain our founders and founding teams at peak performance through mental and psychological work and serve as a sounding board to our early-stage founders with the unavoidable stress that comes with founding a startup. These value-adds demand a strong level of founder/investor confidentiality, a commitment to support founders with as little judgement as possible, and ultimately to prove ourselves worthy of founders’ trust.
For founders, this means that openness and honesty are needed to take advantage of what their investor has to offer. Rather than showing us a mask that all is smooth-sailing, we WANT to hear your struggles, your challenges, and concerns- not to judge you, but to support you. Pre-seed/seed stage startups are not expected to have the bandwidth to navigate their countless challenges and uncertainties without guidance or support. This would be both unrealistic, and frankly, damaging to their mental health as well as to their company.
The new age of VC’s candor may have been brought on by a market shift and a need for VCs to focus on value add. But what it has created is a far healthier, far more beneficial framework for our founders- who no longer have to hide their anxieties, and their companies- who benefit from the guidance of experienced investors. For many founders today, their investors and board members serve as a main source of consulting, brainstorming and solving crises in real-time.
At the end of the day, the founder/investor relationship is just that: a relationship. And a wholesome, long-term relationship revolves around one thing: Healthy communication. We are privileged to be part of the transparency revolution, a revolution that has created a safer, stronger, and better startup ecosystem.
Noa Matz is an Operating Partner at F2 Venture Capital


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I’ve wired it up and the led blinks red every second or so. Pressing the config button doesn’t change the LED blue and neither does holding it for 10s to enter configuration mode.
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Saving Psychotherapy From the Medication Takeover
One of the best experiences of my career occurred in the 1980s when I was a member of the group that decided which psychotherapy studies would be funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
It was hard work. Every three months, we would review about twenty-five studies, knowing that only three or four would be funded. Psychotherapy research was relatively new in those days and it was often difficult to decide which approaches and which people were most likely to make contributions that would count. But our efforts were rewarded. The studies we supported helped establish the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and other forms of brief therapy.
Psychotherapy research is inherently more difficult to do than drug research. The treatments are harder to standardize, there is no real equivalent to pill placebo, the time horizon is longer, outcome measures less clear, and the patients are more heterogeneous. Many interesting studies were never done because they had fatal flaws in one or more of these areas.
But we did learn a lot. Psychotherapy is as effective as medication for mild to moderate presentations of many different mental disorders. It takes longer to work, but its benefits last longer and there many fewer side effects and complications. Comparisons between different psychotherapies usually end in tie scores — suggesting that the quality of the therapeutic relationship and other common factors may be more important than the specifics of technique.
NIMH funding for psychotherapy took a nosedive starting with its “Decade of the Brain” in 1990. NIMH has become almost exclusively a brain research institute. Its once well-rounded biopsychosocial approach has been replaced by a narrow bio-reductionism.
The neuroscience research has been fascinating, but so far has had zero impact on clinical practice and has not improved —> Read More

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I 1 Unlted States Patent 1 1 3,568,862  Inventors Klaus Walkhoff  References Cited Essen; UNITED STATES PATENTS L'che'm'dEssen'werdencemany 3,260,349 7/1966 VanderMeer .1 214/11x [211 APPLNQ 845,190 3,351,219 11/1967 Ruderfer 214/l6.4 [221 PM My 28,1969 3,434,604 3/1969 l-laldimann CIBLL 214/16.4 [451 Patented Mar-9,1971 3,511,372 5/1970 Kantarian 214/11x  Assignee Fried. Krupp Gesellschaft mit beschrankter "mung Primary Examiner-Gerald M. Forlenza Essen Germany Assistant Examiner-Raym0nd B. Johnson  Priority Aug. 27, 1968 Attorney-WalterBecker  Germany ABSTRACT: The invention pertains to transloading of air [5 4] AIR FREIGHT INSTALLATION WITH ARTICLE HANDLING ANDSTORAGE MEANS freight in which, adjacent to a ramp area for planes, is a building having a truck dock on the side opposite the ramp area. Within the building are conveyors and shelf 'means, preferably roller shelf means, for transporting and supporting the goods during transfer thereof between planes and between planes and trucks. The conveyors provide for lateral and vertical movement of the goods while the shelf means, and which are distributed laterally and vertically and! extend in the direction from the ramp area to the dock, provide for horizontal movement of the goods between the truck dock and the ramp area.
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Alf; i 'lllElGilT HNSTALLATIION ii ARTHCLE HANDLING AND STURAGE MEANS The present invention relates to an air freight transloading installation in connection with a piece goods sorting installation.
in view of the considerable increase in the air freight traffic to be expected in the next few years it has been given serious thought how to make the transloading of piece goods with containers or other loading units between various airplanes and between airplanes and transporting vehicles as economical as possible.
it is an object of the present invention to provide an air freight transloading installation with sorting means which will make the transloading and transporting of individual pieces or goods economical while taking into consideration future developments and increases in the air freight traffic.
This object and other objects and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly from the following specification in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a top view of an air freight transloading station with a view into the first floor (FIGS. 1, 3 and 7 and into the top floor (FIGS. 2, 4, ,5 and 6) of a two-story building of an installation according to the invention with different paths for the loading units and the piece goods.
FIG. 8 represents a cross section through the transloading installation according to the invention, said section being taken along the line Will-VIII of FIG. 1. l
The invention is seen primarily in that adjacent an apron which is equipped with handling installations for airplanes, the following installations are arranged adjacent to each other: a
sorting installation, a system of shelves, a further sorting installation, and a truck servicing station, while each of the two sorting installationscomprises a plurality of rows of waiting areas and packing areas with transporting sections for oppositely moving feeding devices or conveyors, and a distributing installation between the packing areas and the shelves.
Preferably, the system of shelves comprises two groups of shelves for conveying directions which are opposite to each other. Each group may consist of adjacent shelves with superimposed shelf compartments which form horizontal layers in the group. Advantageously, the sorting installations have two stories.
Referring now to the drawings in detail, an apron 1 forms the parking areas for the cargo planes, for instance, an intercontinental airplane 2 and the domestic airplanes 3 and 4. The airplanes are parked with their longitudinal axes parallel to each other so that their bow faces the border line 5 between the apron l and the remaining area of the transloading installation.
On the area adjacent the apron 1, opposite the parking area for the intercontinental airplane 2 there is provided a sorting installation 6 for loading units which permits the transfer of loading units, for instance, containers or palettes, from the airplanes to trucks and vice versa without sorting the piece goods. For sorting the piece goods, there is-employed an installation which will presently be described and which is located on that area which lies adjacent the apron l and is located opposite the parking area for the domestic airplane 3.
This sorting installation has a complex of long passing shelves 8, 9 with a direction of passing of the goods over said shelves being at a right angle to the border line 5 of the apron, in other words being parallel to the longitudinal axes of the airplanes 2, 3 and 4. There are provided two adjacent groups of such passing shelves for opposite passing directions. The passing shelves 80f one group are intended for the movement of piece goods in the direction away from the apron l, and the passing shelves 9 of the other group are intended for the movement of the piece goods toward the apron 1. Each group consists, for instance, of ten adjacent passing shelves ti, 9 and each of these shelves has, for instance, ten superimposed compartments of substantially the same dimensions. Correspondingly, the shelf groups consist, for instance, often superimposed horizontal layers of shelf compartments. The bottoms of these compartments are formed by driven rollers 10 as shown in FIG.
Between the border line 5 of the apron l and the passing shelves 8, 9 there is provided a two-story sorting installation which comprises waiting areas ll, 12:, packing areas 13, M, transport sections 1E, 16, 17 and i8 and a distributing installation provided between the packing areas 13, M and the passing shelves 8, 9. The lower floor of the sorting installation is located at the same level as the apron l.
The waiting areas 11, 12 are arranged in two rows one above the other and in slightly spaced relationship to the border line 5 of the apron 1. These rows extend at both sides beyond the width of the complex of passing shelves 8, 9. On one side these rows extend up to the parking place of the airplane 4. Each waiting area ll, 12 has a roller conveyor for a direction of movement at a rightangle with regard to the border line 5.
Between the waiting areas 11, 12 and the border line 5 of the apron 1, on both floors there are provided in superimposed arrangement two transporting sections 15 and 16 which cover such a length that they extend from the parking place of the intercontinental airplane 2 to the parking place of the domestic airplane 3. These transporting sections 15 and 16 include roller conveyors for a direction of movement from the intercontinental airplane 2 to the parking place of the domestic airplane 3These transporting sections 15 and 16 include roller conveyors for a direction of movement from the intercontinental airplane 2 to the two other airplanes.
- Parallel to the said transport sections 15 and 16 in the two floors there are arranged in superimposed arrangement transport sections 17 and 18 which are provided with roller conveyors for conveying in opposite direction. Adjacent said transport sections 17, 18 there are arranged in superimposed position in two floors the packing areas l3, 14 forming two rows extending over the width of the complex of the passing shelves 8, 9. Each packing area l3, 14 is in alignment with a passing shelf complex and has a roller conveyor for a direction of movement at a right angle with regard to the border line 5.
The distributing installation comprises junction conveyor sections 19, 20 which are arranged on the two floors in superimposed position so as to be in alignment with the packing areas l3, l4 and are likewise provided with roller conveyors. The distributing installation furthermore comprises a crane mounting 21 which extends between the junction conveying sections 19, 20 and the complex of passing shelves 8, 9. i
The crane mounting 21 has two frame works 22 which are displaceable at the end face of the complex of passing shelves. In each frame work 22 there is provided a platform 23 which is equipped with a roller conveyor and is adapted to be raised and lowered in such a way that it can selectively be brought into positions in which the roller conveyor thereof is in alignment with the roller conveyor of one of the junction conveyor sections 19 and/or with one of the roller conveyors 10 of the shelf compartments. The transfer of loading units, for instance containers or palettes, from the airplane on the apron l, especially from the domestic airplanes 3, 4, to the transporting sections l5, 16 is effected by means of handling devices 24 handling the goods on the apron. Each of these devices has a frame work 25 (FIG. 8) which is adjustable as to height and is displaceable on the apron l, preferably by means of air cushions, and is furthermore adapted to be moved to a loading hatch in an airplane. Adjacent the framework 25 there is provided a bridge 26 the length of which can be varied telescopically. That end of this bridge which is remote from the frame work 25 is displaceable in a frame 27 which is movable along the border line 5 of the apron and can be lifted and lowered in such a way that it can selectively be moved into the positions shown in FIG. h. Accordingly, the bridge 26 can be connected selectively either to the transport section 15 or to the transport section to.
This connection of the intercontinental airplane 2 with the lower transport sections i5, i7 is effected, as shown for instance in F lG. l, by means of conveyors 28 extending transverse to the fuselage of the airplane and by means of adjacent conveyors 29 extending at a right angle to the conveyors 28. By means of an intermediate conveyor 29 connected to the bow of the airplane, the intercontinental airplane 2 is, as will be evident from FIG. 2, connected to the upper transport sections 16, 1.
When viewed from the apron l, behind the passing shelves 8, 9 there is provided a handling area 30 for trucks 31, 32. Between this area and the passing shelves there is provided a further sorting installation. This sorting installation comprises a distributing installation which includes a crane mounting 33 similar to the crane mounting 21 and also comprises junction conveying sections 34, 35 located on two floors in superimposed arrangement similar to the junction conveyor sections 19,.
The upper junction conveyor sections 35 are followed by a series of packing areas 36 which correspond to the packing areas 14. Adjacent thereto is a transporting section 37, a series of waiting areas 38 and a transport section 39 arranged as an image to the transport section 18, the waiting areas 12, and the transporting section 16. The transport sections 37, 39 are in conformity with the arrows shown, for instance, in FIG. 2, designed for conveying directions which are opposite with regard to each other.
Below the transport section 39 and the waiting areas 38 there is provided an area 40 for parking the trucks 31, 32. This area 40 is located somewhat lower than the level of the apron 1 and of the lower junction conveyor section 35 and an adjacent area 41 so that a loading ramp is formed.
The transport sections 16, 18 and 37, 39 which are located in the upper floors of the two sorting installations are interconnected by two transport sections 42, 43 for opposite conveying directions, said transport sections 42, 43 being located adjacent the complex of the passing shelves.
FIG. 1 illustrates the transfer of the freight from the domestic airplane 3 to the truck 31, 32 and vice versa via sorting installations and passing shelves. Loading units, for instance containers, filled with piece goods or palettes loaded with piece goods are, in conformity with the dash line, by means of a handling device 24 on the lower floor conveyed from the airplane 3 to packing areas 13 which are located opposite to the shelves 8. The distribution of the loading units in a direction transverse to the passing direction is effected by means of the transporting sections 1'5, 17. If not sufficient packing area 13 is available, the loading units are first unloaded onto waiting areas ll. From the load carriers on the packing areas 13, the freight is manually or when heavier freight is involved by means of fixedly installed translatively displaceable lifter forks, placed upon the adjacent junction conveyor sections 19. The freight is by packers marked and presorted in such a way that by means of the crane installation 21 the freight pieces can in groups, in conformity with a preconceived plan be moved to certain compartments of the shelves 8. This is brought about by correspondingly moving the frame work 22 and lifting or lowering the platform 23. By means of the roller conveyors in the shelf compartments the freight pieces are displaced as far as possible until they are piled up on the oppositely located end face of the compartments.
From the shelves 8, the freight pieces are by means of the crane installation 33, in conformity with a preconceived plan, conveyed to trucks, for instance truck 31, via the respective junction conveyor sections. One of the dotted lines in FIG. 1 indicates one of the paths over which the freight pieces may be moved from one packing area 13 to a truck 31. The other dotted line in FIG. 1 illustrates that piece goods which have been transported by truck 32 are distributed by means of one of the junction conveyor sections 34 and the crane installation 32 over compartments of the shelves 9. This division and withdrawal of the freight pieces from the shelf compartments by means of the crane installation 21 is effected in conformity with a preconceived plan. The freight pieces are packed in load carriers which are located on packing areas 13, and the completed loading units are, in conformity with the respective dash lines, moved via the handling device at the apron to the airplane 3. Also in this instance, if desired, loading units may be deposited on waiting areas 11.
FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate the transfer of freight from the intercontinental airplane 2 to the trucks 31, 32 and vice versa.
In conformity with FIG. 2, the loading units are from the bow of the airplane 2 in conformity with one of the solid lines placed via intermediate conveyors 29 onto the transport section 16 on the upper floor. From here the loading units pass to the packing areas 14, if necessary, after they have been temporarily deposited onto one of the waiting areas 12. The unpacked goods are by means of the junction conveyor sections 20 and the crane installation 21 distributed over the compartments of the passing shelves 8. FIG. 3 illustrates how on the lower floor, the piece goods withdrawn by the crane installation 33 from the compartments of the shelves 8 in conformity with a preconceived plan are moved via transfer conveyor sections 34 to the trucks, for instance truck 31.
Furthermore, FIG. 3, in conformity with FIG. 1, illustrates how the freight goods delivered by the trucks, for instance truck 32, are distributed to the compartments of the shelves 9. In conformity with FIG. 2, the goods are, in conformity with a preconceived plan, withdrawn from the compartments by the crane installation 21 and are moved to the load carriers on the packing areas 14. When these load carriers are filled with goods, they are loaded via the transporting section 18, in conformity with the respective full line of FIG. 2, onto the intercontinental airplane 2.
In this connection it is important that when loading the goods onto the passing shelves and when withdrawing the goods from the shelves, care is taken that the respective freight piece which was first loaded into the compartment will also first be withdrawn from the compartment, in other words the principle prevails first in first out.
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate how the freight is passed from the intercontinental airplane 2 to the domestic airplane 3 and vice versa and, more specifically, without the necessity of sorting the freight pieces. To this end, in both instances there are provided the transport sections 16, 18 on the upper floor.
According to FIG. 4, an unpacking and repacking of the piece goods from one load carrier to another is effected in conformity with FIG. 1 by depositing a container first onto one of the waiting areas 12, said container being transferred from the intercontinental airplane 2, according to the full line of FIG. 4, onto the transport area 16. Here the contents of the container is, in conformity with the short dotted line in FIG. 4, transferred for instance onto a palette which is located on an adjacent waiting area I2. The finish packed palette is then in conformity with one of the dash lines in FIG. 4 moved into the hull of the domestic airplane 3 by means of a transport section 16 and a handling device 24.
FIG. 4 also illustrates how loaded palettes are moved from the airplane 3, in conformity with the dash line, onto one of the waiting areas 12. Here the goods are, in conformity with the shown dots, packed into one of the containers located on an adjacent waiting area. This container is then by means of the transporting section 14 moved into the hull of the intercontinental airplane 2 in conformity with the solid line.
FIG. 5 illustrates that in conformity with the dash lines, load units can without unpacking and repacking be transferred from one airplane into the other by means of the transporting sections l4, 16.
FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate how freight can be transferred from one airplane to another with interposed sorting arrangement. The containers leaving the intercontinental airplane 2 are, in conformity with one of the solid lines, moved over the transporting section 16 in the upper floor and to the waiting areas 12 of the transporting section 42. From here the containers move to the transporting section 37 on that side of the passing shelves which faces away from the apron l. The containers are then conveyed to packing areas 36. The piece goods unpacked on said packing areas 36 pass via the respective junction conveyor sections 35 to the crane installation 33 which distributes the goods in conformity with a preconceived plan tothe compartments of the passing shelves 9.
FIG. 7 shows how from these compartments on the lower floor by means of the crane installation 21, the piece goods are, in conformity with a preconceived plan, moved via junction sections 19 to load carriers which are located on the packing areas 13. The finish packed load units are then, in conformity with one of the dash lines of FIG. 7, moved to a domestic airplane 3, and, if necessary, deposited on waiting areas 11.
FIG. 7 furthermore illustrates how loading unit are from the domestic airplane .3 moves to the packing area 13 in conformity with the respective dash line and how the piece goods are, in conformity with the respective dotted line, distributed to the compartments of the shelves 8; From here, as indicated in FIG. 6, the piece goods are, in conformity with a preconceived distributing plan moved to to the load carriers on the packing areas 36 and the finish packed load units pass in conformity with the respective solid line via transporting sections 39, 43 and 18 into the intercontinental airplane 2.
As will be seen from the preceding description, an airfreight transloading station according to the present invention is characterized by a compact space saving outlay and by a fast and efficient transport system. It will also be evident that the individual moving operations can be automated in conformity with preconceived programs. Moreover, an overlapping of the transporting paths will be avoided.
In some instances, it may be advantageous to arrange the passing shelves not too close adjacent to each other but spaced from each other to such an extent that if necessary individual piece goods can be withdrawn from the center of a shelf compartment. In some instances it may become necessary that the principle first in first out is not followed in view of the fact that some of the goods have to be handled with preference. p
The distributing installations between the sorting installation and the passing shelves may also be designed differently from the illustrated arrangements which comprise the transfer conveying sections 20, 19, and the crane installations 21,
33. In such an instance, for purposes of distributing the freight pieces which are withdrawn from the load carriers on the packing areas, it is possible to employ annular conveying paths, which lead to the passing shelves and vice versa, in connection with lifting devices.
It is, of course, to be understood that the present invention is, by no means, limited to the particular arrangement shown in the drawings but also comprises any modifications within the scope of the appended claims.
I. An installation for handling air freight goods during the transfer thereof between planes and between trucks and planes and permitting sorting, packing, unpacking and storage of the goods during the handling, said installation comprising: an apron area on which planes can be parked and a truck parking area spaced in a certain direction from said apron area, a plurality of laterally distributedpassing shelf means in the region between said areas extending parallel to said certain direction and operable for passing goods in opposite directions, a plurality of laterally distributed holding shelf means for goods adjacent each area extending parallel to said certain direction for receiving and holding goods, first conveyor means at the end of each said holding shelf means remote from the respective area for receiving goods from and supplying goods to said holding shelf means and for conveying the goods in one direction laterally to saidcertain direction, second conveyor means at the other end of said holding shelf means for also receiving goods from and supplying goods to said holding shelf means and for conveying the goods in the direction opposite to said first direction and laterally to said certain direction, a plurality of laterally distributed packing shelf means on the side of each first conveyor means opposite said holding shelf means for receiving goods from and supplying goods to said first conveyor means and extending parallel to said certain direction, and distributor means between each packing shelf means and the adjacent end of said passing shelf means for receiving goods from and supplying goods to said packing shelf means and said passing shelf means and for conveying the goods in opposite directions laterally to said certain direction.
2. An installation according to claim 1, in which said passing shelf means comprises a first group of shelf means operable for moving goods in one direction and a second group of shelf means operable for moving goods in the opposite direction.
3. An installation according to claim 2, in which each said groups of said passing shelf means comprises a plurality of shelves distributed vertically at respective levels.
4. An installation according to claim 3, in which said shelves are spaced laterally to provide access thereto for the selective removal of goods therefrom if necessary.
5. An installation according to claim 1, in which each of said packing shelf means and said holding shelf means are distributed in two vertically spaced levels.
6. An installation according to claim 5, in which at least the said second conveyor means adjacent said-apron area comprises a conveyor at each of said two vertically spaced levels.
7. An installation according to claim 1, which includes third conveyor means extending from said second conveyor means adjacent said apron area out into said apron area for conveying goods between planes and the said second conveyor means adjacent said apron area.
8. An installation according to claim 7, in which the end of said third conveyor means nearest the" adjacent said second conveyor means is adjustable for registration with either of the vertically spaced conveyors of the said second conveyor means.
9. An installation according to claim 6, in which said first and second conveyor means nearest said apron area extend laterally a substantial distance beyond at least one lateral limit of the adjacent holding shelf means :for conveying goods to and from a lateral region of the apron area which is spaced laterally from the region of the apron area adjacent the holding shelf means.
10. An installation according toclaim 3, in which the said distributor means at each end of said passing shelf means comprises conveyor elements for receiving goods and moveable laterally and vertically for registration with the shelves of said passing shelf means and with the adjacent said packing shelf means.
11. An installation according to claim 10,'which includes a pair of further conveyors extending in said certain direction between said packing shelf means in bypassing relation to said passing shelf means and running in respectively opposite directions for the rapid movement of goods between said packing shelf means.
12. An installation according to claim 10, in which said distributor means includes conveying sections interposed between said packing shelf means and said conveyor elements for the movement of goods in said certain direction between the said conveyor elements and the adjacent packing shelf means.
13. An installation according to claim 10, which includes a frame at each end of said passing shelf means, each said conveyor elements being vertically and laterally moveably supported in a respective said frame.
14. An installation according to claim 9, which includes a further parking area spaced from said! lateral region of said apron area in said certain direction, and goods transporting means extending between said further parking area and said lateral region of said ramp area.
15. An installation according to claim 1, in which said passing shelf means are power operated for moving goods supplied thereto from one end thereof to the other, said conveyor means also being power operated, and said distributor means including power operated components.


Hakeem Odumosu, the Lagos State Police Commissioner, ordered police to fire teargas canisters at protesters in the #EndSARSMemorial Protest in Lagos because he asserts that “miscreants had taken over.”
The Police Commissioner said that he spoke with the youth leader at the Judicial Panel, ‘Tope’, who told him that the #EndSARSMemorial protest was over. He equally stated he talked to Femi Falana and said that the latter said the protest would now hold indoors.
He expressed surprise that the protesters were at the Lekki Toll after 10 am as he was aware that the protests would be held inside cars and be done by 10 am.
The Lagos State Police Commissioner stated, “This is not a protest venue. We have the Gani Fawehinmi Park for protests,” and also said, “We cannot ground the economy of Lagos because of a memorial. Today is a working day.”
He declares not to repeat events that occurred in October 2020 and beyond as miscreants hijacked the protests and public properties were destroyed.
Some protesters’ cars have been seized, and that some journalists and protesters have been arrested and beaten.


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“When we refer to our institution as sacred ground, we really do mean it. Betsy DeVos knows nothing about that,” LaNiese said. “If anything, I’d be surprised if she could separate Dr. Bethune and Harriet Tubman in a picture lineup. She’s not familiar with us.”
On Tuesday, students hand-delivered boxes with more than 60,000 petitions to school administrators demanding that DeVos be removed as commencement speaker. The Florida chapter of the NAACP has called for the resignation of Jackson and university board Chairman Joe Petrock after rumors surfaced that the school would punish students who protested DeVos.
Alumni and former student leaders wrote an open letter to administrators denouncing their decision to invite DeVos.
“If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves. We should, therefore, protest openly everything … that smacks of discrimination or slander,” alumni said, quoting the school’s founder.
“It is disheartening that our alma mater has chosen to invite a speaker who supports policies that serve to harm, not help, Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU).”
Jackson defended Devos and said her visit was a good opportunity for the university.
“It’s a wonderful experience for our graduates, because how many institutions have a national figure to be their commencement speaker? We’re always about the business of making new friends,” Jackson told reporters before the speech. “If you don’t have friends, it’s very difficult to raise money. Her department controls roughly 80 percent of Title IV money and grants, so why wouldn’t we want to make friends? Is it illogical to talk about making new friends?”
Students were outraged not only by the presence of DeVos, but also that of Omarosa Manigault, director of communications for the White House office of public liaison. When Jackson acknowledged trustees and guests, asking them to stand, Manigault was met with scant applause from graduates and with boos.
“You don’t know her, nor do you know her story,” Jackson said.
And then the audience booed him, too.
President Donald Trump met with HBCU presidents in February, signing an executive order promising to make HBCUs “a priority” of his administration. In an attempt to fulfill his promise, he is moving HBCUs into the White House and released a statement Sunday saying, “Selecting an Executive Director and Board for my HBCU initiative and continuing this important work with HBCUs throughout the nation.”
LaNiese sees the administration’s HBCU proposals and DeVos as a farce that Bethune-Cookman school officials are playing into.
“We’re being a go-to and those token blacks for this administration. President Jackson keeps saying, ‘This is going to give us a seat at the table.’ From my perspective, it looks like they [the administration] are sitting at the table and we’re serving at the table,” she said.

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Petition launched over university’s handling of sex assault complaints
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Hundreds of students have signed a petition demanding urgent changes to the way the University of Essex investigates sexual assault and harassment allegations.
Nearly 1,000 people have backed an online appeal by the University of Essex Students' Union which calls for rapid and fundamental changes to the university's complaints system.
Setting out a 10-point action plan, union bosses said delays in investigating sexual assault and harassment allegations - for which the university has apologised - were "totally unacceptable".
"The toll this has taken on the students affected cannot be overestimated and cannot be undone," they added.
University chiefs said changes will be in place by the beginning of the next academic year.
However, the union also wants the university to:
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Their plea comes as a Freedom of Information request submitted to the university revealed some sexual assault and harassment cases have taken several months to be dealt with.
This is despite the university aiming to resolve complaints within 60 days.
'This is so important'
A university investigation into three allegations of rape was still open as of May 2019, out of a total seven rape allegations made at the Colchester campus in a three-year period to the end of March 2019. Two were not reported to the police.
Meanwhile, of eight sexual assault allegations made to the university in the same period, five were not reported to police and one was still being investigated as of May 2019.
Another allegation of sexual assault and rape, reported in October 2018, was not reported to the police and was still under investigation as of May 2019.
University bosses said it is up to students to decide whether they report allegations to the police.
They do not make reports on their behalf, but will offer support if they choose to do so.
They have apologised to students whose investigations took too long to resolve.
One student, who has signed the petition, was a victim of harassment as a first year.
"After nothing being done about it, I feel this is so important," the student wrote.
"I ended up spending a year and a half having to sit in the same room as the person."
The petition, which has so far gathered nearly 1,000 signatures, can be viewed here.What happens when someone makes a complaint?
Students can raise concerns at a number of places across the university at its three campuses, bosses said.
These include the 24/7 security office and the online 'Report and Support' service launched in May 2018.
However, neither of these will investigate cases, but will instead signpost people to appropriate channels.
Complaints against students are investigated within the Student Conduct Office.
'We are listening'
University registrar Bryn Morris said: "It is vital we work together with students to stamp out any incidents of sexual harassment or assault on our campuses and only through our combined effort will this be possible.
"We are listening to our students and we will have changes in place for the beginning of the new academic year.
"We would urge all students to work with us on solutions by contributing to the review of our code of student conduct."
The university has since made the following commitments:
- To introduce a new code of student conduct before the autumn term starts
- Feedback from students, the students' union and women's officer will be integrated into the design of the system, to ensure it works and is easier to understand
- To draw on independent external advice to ensure they are creating a fair and transparent process, which supports students who make complaints.
Mr Morris added: "We're sorry if some students are disappointed with the way we've dealt with their complaints and the time it may have taken.
"Our zero tolerance policy means we always investigate cases thoroughly and take decisions based on the evidence available to us.
"Although we believe we've responded appropriately we accept that the time it has taken to resolve some of these cases has left students in a very difficult position due to the uncertainty they've felt."
A new member of the student conduct team is being recruited to "significantly increase" its capacity.
The university is also reviewing sanctions available to the Student Conduct as part of a wider evaluation - to ensure they are creating a "fair and transparent process" which fully supports students who make complaints.


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Events and News 2020
Block Party: that was scheduled for August has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. We hope to reschedule in 2021.
HOA MEETING: EDIT***--due to unforeseen circumstances, the Board had to reschedule our HOA meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, September 17th, to Wednesday, September 16th. We will meet at Lunar Bowl at 7 pm. Due to Covid restrictions, a maximum of 12 people will be allowed to attend. Again, sorry for the inconvenience, and we are now scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th at 7 pm at Lunar Bowl in the conference room.
If there are over 12 individuals who wish to attend, we will make the meeting available via Zoom.
Please note: due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Block Party for 2020 for Stonebridge Owners Association has been cancelled. Sorry everyone, but we hope to reschedule for 2021.