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Functional and microstructural brain abnormalities, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction after mild COVID-19, 2021, Silva et al
Discussion in 'Epidemics (including Covid-19)' started by rvallee, Mar 25, 2021.
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rvallee Senior Member (Voting Rights)
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Although post-acute cognitive dysfunction and neuroimaging abnormalities have been reported after hospital discharge in patients recovered from COVID-19, little is known about persistent, long-term alterations in people without hospitalization.
We conducted a cross-sectional study of 87 non-hospitalized recovered individuals 54 days after the laboratory confirmation of COVID-19. We performed structured interviews, neurological examination, 3T-MRI scans with diffusion tensor images (DTI) and functional resting-state images (fMRI).
Also, we investigated fatigue, anxiety, depression, somnolence, language, memory, and cognitive flexibility, using validated instruments. Individuals self-reported a high frequency of headache (40%) and memory difficulties (33%). The quantitative analyses confirmed symptoms of fatigue (68%), excessive somnolence (35%), anxiety (29%), impaired cognitive flexibility (40%) and language impairment (33%).
There were widespread cerebral white matter alterations (mainly characterized by increased fractional anisotropy), which correlated with abnormal attention and cognitive flexibility. The resting-state fMRI networks analysis showed severely disrupted brain hyperconnectivity and loss of resting-state networks specificity.
Pre-print: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.03.20.21253414v1
rvallee, Mar 25, 2021
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I'm not really clear on what "quantitative analyses confirmed symptoms of" means. There is no means to verify any of those symptoms beyond self-reports. Also fatigue was "validated" with CFQ.
Cerebral white matter alterations were widespread and correlated with abnormal attention and cognitive flexibility. Brain connectivity was severely disrupted, with excessively and chaotically connected regions associated with significant loss of specificity of eleven (out of twelve investigated) individual standard resting-state networks (anterior and posterior salience, basal ganglia, ventral and dorsal DMN, language, left and right executive control networks, sensorimotor, visual and mostly, the visuospatial network).
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Arnie Pye Senior Member (Voting Rights)
rvallee said: ↑
functional resting-state images
I'm not clear what the above phrase means. "Functional" means that something is, effectively, made up. So how can imaging show up something imaginary?
Arnie Pye, Mar 25, 2021
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Ravn Senior Member (Voting Rights)
Haven't read the paper, only looked at the graphs, one of which showed the results of a "trail making test". No idea what that was so looked it up. Wikipedia says:
The task requires a subject to connect a sequence of 25 consecutive targets on a sheet of paper or computer screen, in a similar manner to a child's connect-the-dots puzzle. There are two parts to the test: in the first, the targets are all numbers from 1 to 25 and the test taker needs to connect them in sequential order; in the second part, the dots go from 1 to 13 and include letters from A to L. As in the first part, the patient must connect the dots in order while alternating letters and numbers, as in 1-A-2-B-3-C..., in the shortest time possible without lifting the pen from the paper. .[6] If the subject makes an error, the test administrator corrects them before the subject moves on to the next dot.[6]
The goal of the test is for the subject to finish both parts as quickly as possible, with the time taken to complete the test being used as the primary performance metric. The error rate is not recorded in the paper and pencil version of the test, however, it is assumed that if errors are made it will be reflected in the completion time. If the patient makes a mistake, the person administering the test tells them immediately and the patient is allowed to correct it. These mistakes affect scoring only if the time taken to correct them occurs within the time it takes to complete the task as a whole. [3] The second part of the test, in which the subject alternates between numbers and letters, is used to examine executive functioning.[3] The first part is used primarily to examine cognitive processing speed.[3]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_Making_Test
The highly educated Covid cohort in this study did particularly badly at the second one.
I suspect this trail making test would show cognitive deficit in ME, too. I've never taken the test but would predict that I'd do ok on the numbers-only one as long as I took it on a better day when well rested but that I'd slow down noticeably in PEM.
The combined numbers-letters test I suspect I'd struggle with even on a good day. And on a bad day I'm not sure I can recall the order of the alphabet, certainly not at speed.
Ravn, Mar 26, 2021
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Arnie Pye said: ↑
Functional has at least two meanings in science. It can mean the function of on organ or bodily system, such as the brain, or functional in the sense of FND. In this case, they seem to mean functional in terms of connectivity and the results of a fMRI.
Technically, FND is supposed to be a problem with functioning as opposed to structure ('software versus hardware'), but there's loads of additional baggage layered on top from when it was called conversion disorder, so it simultaneously means more and less than the normal meaning.
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I think 'functional' in this context just refers to the images you get from fMRI. I've only a vague notion of what fMRIs show but broadly speaking they show brain activity(=function) as opposed to (or in addition to?) brain structure.
'Functional' is one of those words that are perfectly fine in their original sense but whose meaning has been badly twisted by those with an interest in sowing confusion.
ETA: cross-posted with @adambeyoncelowe
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Peter M. Wolsko, David M. Eisenberg, Lee S. Simon, Roger B. Davis, Jan Walleczek, Michael Mayo-Smith, Ted J. Kaptchuk, Russell S. Phillips
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Context: Outpatient clinical studies of magnet therapy, a complementary therapy commonly used to treat osteoarthritis (OA), have been limited by the absence of a credible placebo control. Objective: Our objective was to assess the feasibility and promise of studying static magnetic therapy for knee OA and determine the ability of a new placebo-magnet device to provide concealment of group assignment. Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Setting: Academic teaching hospital in Boston. Participants: We enrolled 29 subjects with idiopathic or post-traumatic OA of the knee. Interventions: Subjects received either high-strength magnetic (active) or placebo-magnetic (placebo) knee sleeve treatment for 4 hours in a monitored setting and self-treatment 6 hours daily for 6 weeks. Main Outcome Measures: Primary outcomes were change in knee pain as measured by the WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index Pain Subscale at 6 weeks and extent of group concealment at study end. Results: At 4 hours, VAS pain scores (±SE) on a 5-item scale (0-500, 500 worst) decreased 79±18 mm in the active group and 10±21 mm in the placebo group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in any primary or secondary measure of efficacy between the treatment groups at 6 weeks. Despite widespread testing for magnetic properties, at study end, 69% of the active group and 77% of the placebo group (P>0.2) believed that they had been assigned to the active treatment group. Conclusion: Despite our small sample size, magnets showed statistically significant efficacy compared to placebo after 4 hours under rigorously controlled conditions. The sustained efficacy of magnetic therapy for knee osteoarthritis could be assessed in an adequately powered trial utilizing an appropriate control such our new placebo-magnet device.
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Magnets Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
Knee Osteoarthritis Medicine & Life Sciences 88%
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Osteoarthritis Medicine & Life Sciences 18%
Knee Medicine & Life Sciences 16%
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Wolsko, P. M., Eisenberg, D. M., Simon, L. S., Davis, R. B., Walleczek, J., Mayo-Smith, M., Kaptchuk, T. J., & Phillips, R. S. (2004). Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: Results of a pilot study. Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 10(2), 36-43.
Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee : Results of a pilot study. / Wolsko, Peter M.; Eisenberg, David M.; Simon, Lee S. et al.
In: Alternative therapies in health and medicine, Vol. 10, No. 2, 03.2004, p. 36-43.
Wolsko, PM, Eisenberg, DM, Simon, LS, Davis, RB, Walleczek, J, Mayo-Smith, M, Kaptchuk, TJ & Phillips, RS 2004, 'Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: Results of a pilot study', Alternative therapies in health and medicine, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 36-43.
Wolsko PM, Eisenberg DM, Simon LS, Davis RB, Walleczek J, Mayo-Smith M et al. Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: Results of a pilot study. Alternative therapies in health and medicine. 2004 Mar;10(2):36-43.
Wolsko, Peter M. ; Eisenberg, David M. ; Simon, Lee S. et al. / Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee : Results of a pilot study. In: Alternative therapies in health and medicine. 2004 ; Vol. 10, No. 2. pp. 36-43.
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How to Make an Allusion
Jenna Brockman Updated April 01, 2022
In writing, an allusion is a figure of speech that draws connections to an earlier work of art. This can be an earlier piece of writing, a myth, music, or even a painting or sculpture. An allusion leaves the task of connecting the two works to the reader, unlike a reference, in which the writer might elaborate on the connection. Allusions work best when they seem to fit naturally into the text, instead of being forced in and announcing themselves to the reader.
1. Decide on an appropriate allusion
Decide on an appropriate allusion. If you're writing a story about a fishing trip that goes wrong, for example, an allusion to "Moby Dick" might be more resonant to your story than one to "Pride and Prejudice."
2. Locate a specific moment or image
Locate a specific moment or image to allude to. An ideal allusion should make some connection to a theme or detail of the earlier work, or even a specific line. If a piece of writing says something was full of sound and fury, for example, this is a clear allusion to a line in "Macbeth."
3. Write a sentence that contains the allusion.
Write a sentence that contains the allusion. If you wrote, for example, "I felt like a Capulet among the Montagues," this would be a fairly straightforward allusion to Romeo and Juliet, one that would allow a reader to understand the themes you are referring to.
4. Insert the allusion to see if it works
Insert the allusion into a paragraph to see if it works with the writing and flows naturally. You may try to write an allusion only to find that it does not match the voice of a piece, or draws too much attention to itself.
5. Share the section with the allusion
Share the section with the allusion with a few readers. Ideally, give one copy to a reader familiar with the work alluded to, and one copy to a reader who might not know the allusion. This way, you will see if the writing makes sense even if a reader doesn't understand the allusion.
Allusions also work in other art forms: a film can allude to another film through the use of a similar shot or camera angle, or a painting can be composed with figures referencing an earlier work.
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Yankees Trade Deadline Coverage
Trade Deadline: AL East Recap
The Yankees and Rays didn't make much noise, but the Blue Jays did.
By Joe LoGrippo@joe_logrippo Sep 2, 2020, 10:00am EDT
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New month, same team.
For the second year in a row, the New York Yankees did not budge at the trade deadline, deciding to ride out the rest of the 2020 season the way the team is currently structured. While Brian Cashman and company stood pat, the rest of the American League East was relatively active. Let's run through the other four teams within the division and recap what they did at the deadline.
If it makes Yankees fans feel any better, the first place Rays did not manufacture anything to write home about. They dealt pitcher Anthony Banda to the San Francisco Giants for cash. Banda threw just seven innings for the Rays this year in four appearances, so he wasn't much of a benefactor to the team anyway. The only other real move that Tampa Bay made was dealing first baseman Jose Martinez to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later and cash. The Rays acquired Martinez back in January of this year to be a power bat in their lineup, but after hitting only two home runs and striking out at career high clip of 26.3%, the Rays decided they've seen enough. Just like the Bombers, Tampa will finish the season with virtually the same team they've had all year.
If there's a team in the AL East that surprised the rest of the division at the deadline, it was the Blue Jays. Toronto made some moves that indicates that they're not playing around in this shortened season.
They acquired starter Robbie Ray from the Arizona Diamondbacks, a player the Yankees have expressed interest in within recent years. Although, there may be a good reason why Brian Cashman didn't pay much attention to Ray this time around — in seven games this year, he owns a 7.84 ERA, 7.23 FIP and a -0.4 fWAR. Those are, well, not very stellar to say the least. The lefty has always been known for his high strikeout rate, which is at 12.48 K/9 thus far. On the flip side, however, he's walking nine batters per nine innings and surrendering nearly three homers per game. If the Jays can tame his biggest issues, Ray could be a nice addition to a young team.
Ray wasn't the only arm added to the arsenal. The Seattle Mariners traded starter Taijuan Walker to Toronto, another name the Yankees were rumored to be in on. He's having a much better season than Ray, as Walker sits at a 3.27 ERA, 4.62 FIP, and 0.3 fWAR. Though, he does seem to have some trouble with walks as well, sporting a 3.00 BB/9.
The Jays also added right hander Ross Stripling and shortstop Jonathan Villar. Toronto currently sits in third in the AL East, only two games behind the Yankees.
As we all predicted, the O's were sellers at the deadline, dealing three of their pitchers. Reliever Miguel Castro went to the New York Mets, starter Tommy Milone to the Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore shipped Mychal Givens to the Colorado Rockies.
In return, the Orioles received lefty Kevin Smith and a PTBNL from the Mets; two PTBNL from the Braves; and first baseman Tyler Nevin, shortstop Terrin Vavra and a PTBNL from the Rockies. Nevin is a name Yankees fans may be familiar with. Phil Nevin, New York's third base coach, is Tyler's father. Should be a fun little rivalry within the division.
It's amazing how just two years ago this team was hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy and are now breaking it all down. They did trade Mookie Betts over the offseason to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which proved to be just the start of the selling process.
The Sox traded outfielder Kevin Pillar to the Colorado Rockies, lefty Josh Osich to the Chicago Cubs, and Mitch Moreland across the country to the San Diego Padres. Those were just the moves that they finalized right before the deadline. A little over a week ago they sent their top bullpen arms, Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree, to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitchers Nick Pivetta and Connor Seabold. The Red Sox are one of the worst teams in all of baseball right now. Injuries helped put them here, but it may be that way for some time.
Forming the oldest Yankees lineup Let's have some fun and break down each position's oldest ever Yankee.


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Q: Python: Not able to read first row of csv file correctly using read_csv Trying to read the csv file through pandas, but it looks like it is not reading it correctly
Code:
pd.read_csv(data_file_path, sep=",", index_col=0, header=0, dtype = object)

For eg: My data is (in csv file):
12 1.43E+19 This is first line  101010
23 1.43E+19 This is the second line 202020
34 1.43E+19 This is the third line  303030

I am trying to read with first column as index.
Output:
     1.43E+19 This is first line    101010
12
23 1.43E+19 This is the second line 202020
34 1.43E+19 This is the third line 303030

Output without making 1st column as index:
  12 1.43E+19 This is first line 101010
0 23 1.43E+19 This is the second line 202020
1 34 1.43E+19 This is the third line 303030

Because of this, any further processing on this data is ignoring the first row data.

A: I think you're confusing header=0, which means "use the 0-th row as the header", with header=None, which means "don't read a header from the file".
Compare:
>>> pd.read_csv("h.csv", header=0, index_col=0)
        1.43E+19       This is first line  101010
12
23  1.430000e+19  This is the second line    202020
34  1.430000e+19   This is the third line    303030
>>> pd.read_csv("h.csv", header=None, index_col=0)
               1                        2       3
0
12  1.430000e+19       This is first line  101010
23  1.430000e+19  This is the second line  202020
34  1.430000e+19   This is the third line  303030

You can also specify column names using names:
>>> pd.read_csv("h.csv", names=["Number", "Line", "Code"], index_col=0)
          Number                     Line    Code
12  1.430000e+19       This is first line  101010
23  1.430000e+19  This is the second line  202020
34  1.430000e+19   This is the third line  303030

PS: Since you're using sep="," but the file you showed doesn't have any commas, I'm assuming that you removed them for some reason when asking the question.  If that's right, please don't: no one's afraid of commas, and it simply means that other people have to guess where to put them back in if they want to test your code.

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Stuart Károly  (Rufford, Nottinghamshire, 1556/7. április/május – London, 1576. április), , skót (angol) nyelven: Charles Stewart, Yerl o Lennox, , , , Lennox grófja, Stuart Mária királynő sógora, VI. (Stuart) Jakab skót király nagybátyja. Férfi ágon a Stuart-ház egyik nem királyi oldalágából származik, míg női ágon II. (Stuart) Jakab skót király szépunokája.

Élete
Édesapja II. (Stuart) Mátyás, Skócia régense, Lennox grófja, II. (Stuart) János (1490 körül–1526) lennox grófnak és Stuart Erzsébet (Izabella) (?–1529 után) atholli grófnőnek, Lancasteri Johanna özvegy skót királyné unokájának a fia.

Édesanyja Margaret Douglas (1515–1578), Tudor Margit skót királyné lánya és V. Jakab skót király húga.

Bátyja Henrik (1545–1567), Skócia királya iure uxoris, aki I. (Stuart) Mária (1542–1587) skót királynőt vette feleségül, és az ő fiuk volt VI. (Stuart) Jakab (1566–1625) skót király 1567-től, angol király 1603-tól. A felesége Oldenburgi Anna (1574–1619) dán, norvég királyi hercegnő és hét gyermekük született.

Gyermeke
Feleségétől, Elizabeth Cavendish (1555–1581/2) úrnőtől, 1 leány:
Arabella (1575–1615), Lennox grófnője, férje William Seymour (1587/8–1660), Hertford őrgrófja, Somerset hercege, gyermekei nem születtek

Jegyzetek

Források
Fraser, Antonia: Mária, a skótok királynője I-II., Európa, Budapest, 1979.

További információk

Stuart-ház
Az 1550-es években született személyek
1576-ban elhunyt személyek
Lennox grófjai
Katolikusok

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With sandy white beaches and turquoise Gulf waters less than a mile away, Club Pelican Bay is nestled among the most prestigious residential area on the Paradise Coast of Florida.
Club Members enjoy the privileges of this exclusive golf community. Whether full-time Naples residents or snowbirds, Members know the club is home. Their neighbors are fellow Members and become fast friends. Their active social life is filled with golf, exceptional dining and other club programs. And, their family and friends are enveloped in this welcoming setting when they visit.


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Ца́рик сизий (Odontorchilus branickii) — вид горобцеподібних птахів родини воловоочкових (Troglodytidae). Мешкає в Андах. Вид названий на честь польського зоолога Костянтина Браницького.

Опис

Довжина птаха становить 12-13 см, вага 9-10,2 г. Верхня частина голови коричнева, плечі і спина сірі, надхвістя коричневе. Над очима нечіткі сіруваті "брови", скроні сірувато-коричневі, поцятковані сірувато-білими смугами. Махові пера темні, хвіст сірий, поцяткований часними смугами. Крайні стернові пера знизу на кінці білі. Нижня частина тіла білувата з легким охристим відтінком. Нижні покривні пера хвоста поцятковані чіткими горизонтальними смугами. Очі карі, дзьоб зверху чорний, знизу сріблясто-сірий, лапи сірі. Виду не притаманний статевий диморфізм. У молодих птахів нижня частина тіла охриста, а верхня частина голови більш тьмяна. Спів — високі, дзвінкі трелі, скроніше притаманні для піснярів, ніж для волових очок, а також високий крик "сі-сі-сі".

Підвиди
Виділяють два підвиди:
 O. b. branickii (Taczanowski & Berlepsch, 1885) — східні схили Анд на півдні Колумбії, в Еквадорі, Перу і Болівії;
 O. b. minor (Hartert, E, 1900) — західні схили Анд на південному заходу Колумбії та на північному заході Еквадору.

Поширення і екологія
Сизі царики мешкають в Колумбії, Еквадорі, Перу і Болівії. Вони живуть у верхньому ярусі вологих гірських тропічних лісів. Зустрічаються на висоті від 800 до 2000 м над рівнем моря, в Еквадорі місцями на висоті до 100 м над рівнем моря. Часто приєднуються до змішаних зграй птахів. Живляться комахами та іншими безхребетними, яких шукають в кронах дерев, серед моху і лишайників, на висоті від 15 до 30 м над землею. Імовірно, гніздяться в дуплах дерев.

Примітки

Воловоочкові
Птахи, описані 1885
Птахи Колумбії
Птахи Еквадору
Птахи Перу
Птахи Болівії


EatPlayGrow is a new health educational curriculum created through an innovative public-private partnership between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM).
The EatPlayGrow curriculum combines the latest science and research from the NIH with CMOM's creative educational approach to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. The new program was adapted from the We Can! Energize Our Families Parent Program, which was originally geared to parents of children ages 8-13.
EatPlayGrow's interactive and engaging lessons incorporate art-making, storytelling, music and movement activities into fun, hands-on educational lessons about the importance of making positive choices in areas that most affect health: nutrition, physical activity, and, based on emerging medical research, sleep.
Increased awareness that frozen vegetables can be as healthy as fresh vegetables.
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Oak Lawn Committee Sees Dream Hotel Spark Another Hotel
November 12, 2019 | Jon Anderson | 3 Comments | Oak Lawn
Hilton proposed at Hall Street, Oak Grove and Noble
No, you're not reading tomorrow's newspaper. District 14 council member David Blewett is holding a meeting at the same time as tonight's Oak Lawn Committee meeting. Blewett's meeting is the first community meeting that's part of an authorized hearing involving the zoning surrounding the Arts District. I figured you'd want me to be there (story tomorrow), so here we are.
There are four projects on tonight's agenda – two new and two repeats. Let's begin with the new. Above is a proposed Hilton Hotel on the end of the block bounded by Hall Street, Noble, and Oak Grove (a couple of blocks towards Central from Breadwinners). No, you're not dreaming, its around the corner from the never-built Dream Hotel approved back in 2015. But it's not just a Hilton, it's two of Hilton's 17 branded property types – Motto and Spark – both operating in the building. While "spark" might conjure up images of pacemakers at work, both Spark and Motto will target the same Millennials the Dream envisioned (as single-word "app style" names do).
What's the difference between Spark and Motto? About $20 a night.
Sidenote: Am I alone in seeing hotels like the U.S. automakers of old? You remember. When GM sold Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs, and Saturns to appeal to different buyers who were more interested in better quality? Fewer sub-brands with a consistent experience should always be the goal. We shouldn't have to pick a new trendy name just to better the odds there'll be a newer mattress or carpet you don't need antibiotics to walk on. Anyway…
They're saying it's most comparable to (another) Hilton brand called Canopy located blocks away – and from an architectural blandness perspective, they're right (although Canopy has a great rooftop bar which seems to be repeated here). You're not alone in thinking this bland, cookie-cutter building, designed by Merriman Anderson, screams neither "young" nor "hip"– of course, this rendering's Soviet gray skin isn't helping.
It's typical Hilton, reminiscent of their New York Midtown property, with a recessed glass ground floor for hotel operations and restaurants that are being "held down" by a two-story muffin-top of a parking garage (that's only enclosed on two sides). The muffin top's top is the hotel's amenity deck which will be the subject of noise complaints from the adjacent, quite spendy townhouses.
The hotel is a combination of 15 and 19 story elements that'll house 121 rooms (Spark) and 196 rooms (Motto). Either way, there will be just 76 parking spaces for 317 rooms (current zoning would require 300 parking spaces). For comparison, the Dream had been approved for 264 rooms.
Since the restaurant is proposed at 2,200 square feet and the meeting space just 1,350, this isn't a convention or wedding venue that would attract event-driven traffic. I'm on the fence about diminished parking in commercial spaces like this. In a residential building, if there's no parking you don't buy/lease. But in a hotel, you don't know until you arrive. There's a planned agreement with 3232 McKinney for overflow, so that alleviates some anxiety.
On the upside, there will be wider sidewalks, buried power lines and lower lot coverage. It's also three stories shorter than it's zoned for. There's not much difference from the numbers approved for the Dream – although enough to illustrate that projects grow with the economics of time.
But I would like to see a less bland exterior with the muffin-top parking garage moved out of sight. Oh, and maybe for Hilton to have just five brands delivering consistently clean carpet and fluffy pillows.
3120 N. Haskell: North Dallas High School Addition
Built in 1920, when West Village was considered "North Dallas", the three-story high school is located just north of West Village and south of Zippers on the west side of Central. There was a three-story addition in 1983 and now a proposal for another three-story extension that will largely house athletics.
As you can see above, the school has two baseball fields in their backyard. Some or all of this space will be given over to the new athletic complex (the presentation was unclear how much space it will take). While I'm unsure about trading outdoor activities for indoor ones, I trust the school knows what it needs.
What I can say is that the addition, designed by (pretty darn famous) Perkins + Will is very nicely done. The glass box they're calling the "overlook" does overlook Cole Park. And while not the traditional "south-facing" view, its northerly face will pick up the winter sun making it easier to heat and less withering in the summer. There aren't windows on the sides because it's a gym.
I think it's a neat add-on to an historic building with its own language that isn't trying to imitate the past.
2702 McKinney Avenue: McKinney and Boll
Last seen in September, this reworking of the HKS-designed McKinney and Boll building was worth it. There's one big change that vastly helps this project. If you look above, you'll see a car turning right into the building. In the first iteration, that driver would be ramming the building. Now, they're entering the valet and parking garage area.
The reason is simple. In the original plan, all traffic was shuffled to the back alley ("1" above) and/or around the building due to McKinney's traffic flow. The new plan ("2") where cars pull through the building is a much better solution.
5205-4217 Herschel; Herschel Senior Living
The first thing the Oak Lawn Committee asked of the developer was to return with "a legible presentation." Amen. I've bagged on these guys for their terrible presentations since their first trip to the OLC. It's still not going to win any presentation awards, but there's more there.
The above graphic shows their zoned height (240-feet) and what they're proposing (142-feet + 15-feet for elevator housing and mechanicals). They're also showing it in reference to nearby buildings – two stories plus mechanicals taller than the Park Highlander condos – so not outlandish. They do want to increase FAR from 4.5 to 5.5 of buildable square footage for each square footage of lot. That increase results in two additional floors – not dire. Some protesters say the height will "stick out like a sore thumb". Not really. And in theory, it could stick out 10 more stories.
They're proposing 140 units total with 64 parking spaces, all but a dozen underground. That might seem like too few parking spaces, but code only requires 42 for senior living and besides, do you want people in "memory care" to be driving anyway?
I've never had a problem with this project's intentions. The issues arose from their slapdash presentation causing them to revisit the Oak Lawn Committee multiple times. Will this iteration be enough? We'll see.
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HKS, HKS Architects, McKinney Boll, Merriman Anderson, Merriman Anderson Architects, North Dallas High School, Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn Committee, Perkins + Will, Perkins and Will, senior living
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Dr. Timothy B. Jones says
If the NIMBY, no development ever neighbors make noise about this one, watch them end up with a much taller with above ground apartment building instead!
William A. Morgan says
Was the developer proposing the Hilton Hotel seeking to violate every single one of the planning standards outlined in PD-193 and the Oak Lawn Plan?
If the Oak Lawn Committee decided to support this, it should really just do everyone a favor and just vote itself out of existence, as it will no longer have any credibility.
Jon Anderson says
FYI, the Oak Lawn Committee interprets and enforces the Oak Lawn Plan and PD-193 by supporting or denying support. They don't control the existing zoning on any given parcel. They only review zoning variances. The Hilton parcel has a lot of height and density built-in that they can do nothing about (downzoning is the city's to do or not).
And no, the plan wasn't supported last night.
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Q: Can I use JRebel without java installed Will JRebeL work when only Eclipse's embedded java is used?
I don't otherwise have java insalled. Do I need to get it in order to use it?

A: Short Answer: No
Long Answer from JRebel Page

JRebel is

A Java development-time tool that decreases turnaround by instantly reloading changes to your code. All this without having to restart the container or redeploy the application.
A JVM -javaagent plugin. The -javaagent is a command line option that has been available since Java 5 to allow custom instrumentation plugins to be registered. JRebel uses this option for installation.
A single JAR file. That's pretty much says it all – there is no long installation process: just unzip, copy, add options to the command line and enjoy!

JRebel isn't

An IDE plugin. JRebel comes pre-bundled with the plugins for Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, NetBeans and JDeveloper, however, JRebel agent is designed to be IDE-agnostic and can be used outside the IDE.
A framework. JRebel does not introduce any dependencies in your application. You can take it away at any moment and just continue developing the way you do normally.
An application server. JRebel works with all prominent application servers, but it definitely isn't one.
A custom JVM. JRebel doesn't require you to make any changes to the JVM and works on all prominent JVM implementations.


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Unlike previous diesel work we had done previously Shane provided a thorough service with preemptive work minimising future servicing costs.
After having our boat serviced in NSW by a budget operator we discovered that low servicing costs were good but were not treating the engine and saildrive with respect. Our initial service with Shane was significant but remedied all the problems from 3 years of basic servicing and since then costs have been reasonable and fair.


Beverly Hills, is celebrating its 100th anniversary throughout 2014, beginning in March and running through the end of the year, five of the most luxurious hotels in Beverly Hills will bring you Suite 100: The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Beverly Hilton, Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, Montage Beverly Hills and Peninsula Beverly Hills. Each participating property will redesign a suite to capture a moment in time from the last 100 years.
Inspired by celebrities, fashion and lifestyle trends, all suites promise unique, era-specific experiences for guests. From the fun-loving style of the Studio 54 era to the classic flair of the Marilyn Monroe age, Suite 100 offers visitors an opportunity to uniquely experience the legendary style of the city and iconic eras of the last century.
promise unique, era-specific experiences for guests.
Created by Nina Petronzio, Suite 100 captures the sultry sophistication and mystique of Film Noir that was epitomized in the 1940s. Petronzio has designed bespoke, art-deco inspired furniture, gold and silver leaf and mirrored finishes. Accessories include a collection of Lalique crystal, as well as fun touches such as a vintage phonograph and typewriter and a "Press for Champagne" button.
Tihany Design drew inspiration for Suite 100 from the glamorous lifestyle of Marilyn Monroe, a frequent hotel guest, and the "understated elegance" of Paul Williams, the celebrated architect who designed the hotel's Polo Lounge, signage and iconic pink-and-green color scheme. Gracefully curved furnishings in rich hues complement the existing architectural details. Quintessentially Californian, the design features black lacquer finishes, tropical prints, shag carpets and a sycamore wood bar.
Inspired by the sophisticated yet rebellious attitude of the 1960s, when The Beverly Hilton epitomized the era's glamour, this Suite 100 embodies the elegance of actress Audrey Hepburn; the sophistication of Tipi Hedren, star of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds; the interior design bravado of David Hicks, who was noted for using bold colors; the musical innovation of Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil; and Tom Ford Design showcase furnishings along with the panache of the then-popular Hollywood-Regency style.
Legendary designer Ken Fulk has created an homage to Any Warhol's Factory, disco and 1970's fashion. High-gloss lacquer, mirror finishes, and vintage fashions in the closet balance against the use of Ultrasuede throughout the expansive suite. Features include a powder room papered in Interview Magazine covers, a "Do Not Disturb" sign that plays on Warhol's portraits and an interactive iPad photo booth mimicking the paparazzi adjacent to the room's elevated catwalk.
Forchielli Glynn has transformed a suite into the embodiment of modern Hollywood glamour at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, which opened in 1991. Inspired by the excitement of Awards Season - The Golden Globes, The Grammys, The Oscars - when the hotel plays host to Hollywood VIPs and celebrities, the suite's walls are clad in photographic murals of a red carpet Hollywood gala event. The bedroom features mirrored walls accented with silvery finishes, ideal for getting ready for a night on the town.


Scottish Government turns down developer's bid to build 300 flats in Aberdeen.
Plans to build around 300 flats next to Aberdeen's Rubislaw Quarry have been rejected by the Scottish Government.
The proposals were refused by Aberdeen City Council last year before Canadian developer Carttera appealed the decision.
In rejecting the plans, the Scottish Government's planning reporter said the proposals would "represent over development with consequent adverse impacts in terms of visual amenity".
Carttera said in a statement: "We are disappointed with the decision, however there are many positives to be taken from the report.
"We will analyse this and be liaising with our architects to prepare a revised application in the near future."
Protests were held last summer by local residents opposed to the development that would have seen a gym and bistro created alongside the flats.
The quarry was closed in the 1970s and has been filled by water.
The owners currently have plans to build a heritage centre on the site.


By the way, I am reevaluating the 82 minute cut.
YES! That movie was, like, my horror puberty in a VHS tape.
It's when everything changed forever.
I love the artwork for this. It looks great! I miss this kind of artwork.
That film (on VHS) certainly showed up in offbeat places - like my local store. It was the first Argento film I ever saw.
Maggots, metal, chimps and Ms. Connelly - it all made perfect sense to our pre-pubescent eyes.
@R.Geiger - I'm sure you're right. My main goal is to try and see it through the eyes of my younger self. Hmm, that's probably illegal.
@Michael - I will check it out!
@Davo - I know you know where I'm coming from, homie.
Looking forward to it..it's always interesting to read about different versions. Hell it's interesting to read about Phenomena ..period!
Awesome film. I still think Suspiria is his masterpiece though.
Good post. Brought back memories.


What are the available TLab programs offered the summer of 2019?
I have been accepted for this summer, what's next?
What if I must withdraw from the program?
I am an alum, can I apply again?
I love this! How do I become more involved in the ESU?
What are the available TLab-UK programs offered in 2019?
Below are our 2019 programs. Click links to discover more about each program.
The course costs vary by program. Refer to the websites for each program for details. Some programs include accommodation and meals, but not all. Airfare and insurance are not included.
Most TLab-UK 2019 applications, program dates, details, and course descriptions are currently available online. Scholarships are available now. Please note that program applications and scholarship applications are two separate processes.
If you are applying for a scholarship from an ESU Branch, please visit the ESU Branch website for information on deadlines.
For intensive courses (Edinburgh, Globe, Oxford), teachers are notified directly via email by late March of their acceptance.
Our short courses (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Oxford one-week) are non-competitive, rolling registrations. Upon completion of the registration form and payment of deposit, you will receive confirmation of your enrollment. When a one-week course meets its enrollment minimum, we will send you an email confirming that the course will run. In the rare case that a one-week course will be canceled, we will notify you by the registration deadline.
Accept the offer in writing by responding to the email.
Pay the fees in a timely manner as outlined.
If you are receiving a partial scholarship, you will be invoiced for the remaining balance accordingly.
Apply for a passport, if you do not hold a valid passport for travel to the United Kingdom. It is the responsibility of the scholar to check with their local consulate the requirements for entrance to study in the UK for two to three weeks. At this time, scholars do not need to obtain a visa for summer courses. You will be entering the UK as a student visitor. A letter confirming participation in the summer program will be supplied by the UK institution and should be presented at immigration if requested.
Wait to book your plane ticket (and accommodation, if applicable) until the course is confirmed (or, make insured and/or refundable arrangements).
In the event that a scholar is unable to attend the program, they must notify the ESU Educaiton Department and Branch (if receiving a scholarship) in writing. Fees paid to the institution will be returned according to the individual schools' regulations, as specified in the institution's materials. Recipients of TLab Scholarships will be personally liable for the fees in the event of a withdrawal. Fees paid to the ESU are non-refundable as described in the Terms and Conditions for each program.
Indeed, we encourage our scholars to attend another course, especially our one-week courses. However, most Branches do not offer scholarships to previous awardees. Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance at Shakespeare's Globe has a limited number of spots, and preference will be given to teachers participating for the first time.
Many of our scholars return to give presentations to their local ESU Branches, as well as to help run our Education programs, including TLab-UK, the ESU National Shakespeare Competition, and the Middle School Debate Program. Please visit your ESU Branch Website to learn about more opportunities for members.
BUSS is now TLab-UK. Just a name change to celebrate 60 years of professional development for teachers. Same programs and scholarships, plus new opportunities all year.
Please contact Betty Trevino-Roth tlab@esuus.org or 212-818-1200, ext. 246.


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Want to use YouTube on your mobile phone? Follow these easy instructions.
If you select Most Viewed, tap Today, This Week or All.
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Got a bug problem? Essential oils to the rescue for a natural and effective solution!
My favorite essential oil for bugs is the TerraShield Repellent Blend. You can apply the oil blend topically to the areas on your body you want to protect. The repellent blend is a very affordable alternative to toxic store bought bug sprays and a little bit goes a very long way.
Add essential oils to a 15 ml glass spray bottle and top off with water or Fractionated Coconut Oil. Gently shake before use and spray on skin before going outdoors.
Try using Melaleuca, Lavender and/or Cleansing Blend to clear up those bites. I make a blend of Melaleuca, Lavender and Cleansing Blend essential oils. I put 30 drops of Melaleuca, 15 drops Lavender and 10 drops of Cleansing Blend in a 5ml bottle and then fill the remainder of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil. Dab the blend on bites and the itching will instantly go away!
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Two-Bedroom Apartment in Ksamil offers accommodation in Ksamil, 2.6 km from Butrint National Park. Guests may enjoy free WiFi.
The apartment is fitted with a TV and a living room. The kitchen has a fridge and a stovetop.
This page presents full information about the hotel Two-Bedroom Apartment in Ksamil located in Ksamil: photo of rooms, rates, amenities, etc. On the website you can choose and book any room of Two-Bedroom Apartment in Ksamil without a fee.


9 Clouds at Digital Dealer: Attend Our Email Marketing Session!
9 Clouds will be in Orlando on Thursday, April 11, at 10:05 a.m. ET to talk about "Order Out of Chaos: Sending Smarter Emails with Segmentation and Automation." We'd love to see you there!
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Your list of lead and customer emails is one of the only tools available to you that no other dealer has. With the right approach, you can reach every contact with a tailored message at the exact right time.
We'll teach you how to segment your CRM contacts to reach the best group of leads and customers for each send. We'll even offer you a road map on how to start automating these targeted, personalized emails to save your store time and improve lead flow.
Don't be afraid to ask questions! In fact, we've compiled a list of questions to ask your agency about automotive email marketing that you can use as a starting point.
In a busy dealership, making the most out of email can seem impossible.
In this session, we're going to run through email marketing best practices. You'll learn what you should and shouldn't do and how to make the most out of each inbox opportunity.
Before leaving Digital Dealer, you'll learn the number-one way to improve your email strategy for your store.
If you're curious to learn even more about email marketing, download our free Email Marketing for Auto Dealers eBook.
9 Clouds is excited to talk to auto dealers and share our latest insights at Digital Dealer 26. If you're going to be in Orlando, don't miss our session at 10:05 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 11!
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As a project manager at 9 Clouds, Catherine synthesizes creative ideas into productive campaigns. When she's not at her laptop, you'll find her cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones. Learn more about Catherine.


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Don't Sleep on Drummondville
The start of the QMJHL season has seen the clear division between the strong teams and the "weaker sisters" as it were. Asserting themselves as one of the contenders early on are the Dummondville Voltigeurs. Drummonville has finished in the bottom half of the Western Group of the QMJHL for the last 3 seasons. Those tides look to be turning though
Drummondville is a young team, fielding only two players over the age of 20. One of these is QMJHL veteran Yvan Mongo, who has stormed out of the gate to 12 points in 6 games and a +/- of +9.
Fellow 20-year-old veteran Morgan Adam-Moisan has been similarly leading from the front, providing 9 points and a +6 rating. Team Captain Nicolas Guay spent his summer in an NHL Training Camp with the New Jersey Devils. The time with NHL players seems to have done the young Captain well as he has shown poise and determination. Guay seems intent on trying to earn further attention of NHL scouts and possibly a future in the NHL.
Guay drawing NHL Scout attention would be welcome for 2018 draft hopefuls Nicolas Beaudin and, German Import, Bastian Eckl. Beaudin is currently the top point producing defender for the Voltigeurs with 5 points in 6 games and a +5 rating. The 5'10 left hander obviously hopes to build on a 2016-17 campaign that saw him produce 41 points. With smaller, agile, puck moving defensemen finding places on more and more NHL rosters, Beaudin is certainly a player to keep an eye on. Bastian Eckl was taken 20th overall by the Voltigeurs in the CHL import draft this year. He's got good size and although left-handed, he plays the right-wing. He's been off to a good start with Drummondville netting 2 goals and an assist in his first 6 games for the team. I would expect to see his role evolve as the season progresses and he grows more comfortable with his teammates.
The surprise of the season so far has been American Bobby Lynch. The big, lanky American wing has 5 goals and 8 points in 6 games. He's 1 point off his 2017 total from 37 games played. Lynch is on a pace to thrash his previous, unimpressive season and be a big part of driving Drummonville forward.
Perhaps the most interesting player to keep an eye on though, is 15-year-old Dawson Mercer of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Mercer is a right-handed forward responsible for 3 goals in his first 6 games. He has shown speed in transition and excellent puck handling skills, but also a willingness to go to the dirty areas and work around the net. Mercer also exhibits an exceptional shot in traffic. In the picture above Mercer, in white, has just fired a wrist shot top shelf against Rouyn-Noranda Goalkeeper, Sam Harvey. Note the amount of opposing team traffic around the young forward.
It will be very worthwhile watching his development with an eye on his draft year (which I BELIEVE would be 2020). Mercer seems to have the skillset to be a possible top 5 pick in his draft. It's way too early to tell, but it's worth thinking about while watching this kid grow.
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A traditional French soup to keep you warm in winter.
In a medium sized frying pan, heat a splash of oil and then gently cook the leeks, fennel and garlic.
Add the whole fish and season with sea salt. Then, add boiling water to cover the fish and simmer. Add a splash more oil and cook for 15 minutes.
Add the saffron and leave for 20 minutes.
Pass through mooli to a clean pan.
To make the aioli, whisk the egg yolks and slowly add the rapeseed oil until thickened and then add garlic, mustard and lemon juice.
Ladle the soup into a warm bowl. Cover the croutons in aioli, drizzle with olive oil and top the soup with the croutons and gruyere cheese.


I have a Bachelor's degree and I am employed in Private Sector as a Manager currently based in Kochi. I belong to a Middle class, Nuclear family with Liberal values.
My friend is a businessperson with a Bachelor's degree currently living in Muvattupuzha. She comes from a rich, joint family background with orthodox values.
I am self-employed with a Bachelor's degree currently living in Kochi. I come from a middle class, nuclear family background with traditional values.


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Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years in black motorist's killing
By Terry Spencer The Associated Press
Raja was the first Florida officer in nearly 30 years to be convicted and sentenced for an on-duty killing.
WEST PALM BEACH — A former Florida police officer was ordered Thursday to spend 25 years in prison for the fatal on-duty shooting of a black musician whose SUV had broken down after a late-night concert.
Former Palm Beach Gardens officer Nouman Raja was sentenced by Circuit Judge Joseph Marx as family and friends of the 31-year-old victim, Corey Jones, looked on in a courtroom jammed with supporters on both sides. The 41-year-old defendant, shackled and clad in a blue jumpsuit, was the first Florida officer in nearly 30 years to be convicted and sentenced for an on-duty killing — and one of a few nationwide.
Raja was convicted last month of manslaughter and attempted murder in Jones' death. Marx on Thursday imposed a sentence of 25 years on each count, to be served concurrently.
Prosecutors said Raja had escalated what should have been a routine interaction into a deadly confrontation in 2015 when he encountered Corey, a housing inspector and part-time drummer whose SUV had stalled on a dark highway ramp.
Raja had faced a possible sentencing range from 25 years to life in prison, and both Prosecutor Adrienne Ellis and the father of the victim had urged the judge to impose the maximum.
Previously, Marx has rejected motions by Raja's attorneys to throw out the verdicts. They argued that the evidence didn't support his conviction and that Marx should have instructed jurors to consider whether Raja's use of force was justified under Florida's "stand your ground" law. They plan to appeal.
At Thursday's sentencing hearing, Clinton Jones Sr. told the judge he still has his son's number programmed into his cell because he can't stand the finality of deleting it. He said he wanted Raja to get a life sentence, not out of hatred but because of the pain he had caused the Jones family.
"It was painful for us to go through this because I knew the kind of son we had raised," Jones said.
Raja, of Asian descent, was in plain clothes as part of an auto burglary investigation team when he spotted Jones' SUV at 3:15 a.m. Oct. 18, 2015. Jones was returning home from a nightclub performance by his reggae band when his vehicle stalled. He had a concealed-weapons permit and carried a handgun, purchased days earlier to protect his $10,000 drum set, which was in the SUV.
Raja, wearing jeans, a T-shirt and a baseball cap, drove an unmarked van the wrong way up an off ramp and stopped a few feet from the broken-down vehicle.
Prosecutors said Raja never identified himself as an officer and acted so aggressively that Jones must have thought he was about to be carjacked or killed. Raja's supervisor testified the officer had been told to don a police vest if he approached a civilian. He didn't. Prosecutors also questioned why Raja didn't pull his badge from his pocket.
What police didn't know at first was that Jones had been talking to a tow-truck dispatcher on a recorded line. That recording shows Jones saying "Huh?" as his door opens. Raja yells, "You good?" Jones says he is. Raja replies twice, "Really?" with Jones replying "Yeah."
Suddenly, Raja shouts at Jones to raise his hands, using an expletive. Jones replies, "Hold on!" and Raja repeats his demand.
Prosecutors believe Jones pulled his gun and tried to get away. Raja fired three shots; Jones ran down an embankment. Prosecutors said he threw his gun, but Raja fired three more times, 10 seconds after the first volley. Jones was killed by a bullet through his heart.
Prosecutors said Raja, not knowing of the tow-truck dispatcher recording, tried to deceive investigators. He claimed he said "Police, can I help you?" as Jones jumped from the SUV. He also told them Jones leapt backward and pointed his gun, forcing him to fire. Raja said Jones ran but turned and again pointed his gun, forcing him to fire the second volley.
Prosecutors charged Raja with manslaughter, saying his actions created the confrontation and showed "culpable negligence." They also charged him with attempted murder, saying that although they couldn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt which of Raja's six shots killed Jones, the second volley was a conscious effort to kill him as he fled.
The last Florida officer sentenced for an on-duty killing was Miami's William Lozano in 1989. The Hispanic officer fatally shot a black motorcyclist who he said tried to hit him. A passenger died when the motorcycle crashed, setting off three days of rioting.
Lozano was convicted of two manslaughter counts in a Miami trial and sentenced to seven years, but he never served it. State appellate court justices dismissed the verdict, saying the case should have been moved from Miami because of racial tensions. Lozano was acquitted at a 1993 retrial.


I have been teaching professionally for 10 years. Most of them abroad, in Ireland and Turkey and always at the Instituto Cervantes and in several universities, last year in Barcelona, at Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. I do love to teach Spanish to groups but specially private lessons as they give me the option to build an specific curriculum for that student, work on the needs and what he really wants to learn. My lessons are very dynamic and also fun, we work all the aspects and also the culture from Spain if you're interested. I have a long experience teaching students from all over the world, with different ages and levels.
Alfonso delivers an exceptional lesson experience and ranks in the top 15% of our teachers nationwide.
I have been teaching professionally for 10 years in different countries such as Ireland, Turkey and Spain, always at the Instituto Cervantes and several universities as well. I do love what I do and I always adapt to the students needs, I am very patient and love to teach one to one lessons as well as groups. I'm very flexible about the time and where to give them, always ready to new challenges and goals from my students. I'm online most of the time so you're more than welcome to ask me any questions or doubts, as well as corrections when you're at home.
Spanish teacher from beginner to advanced levels for general and specific purposes in adult education in programs like CASA BCN/FAll, CAU or Study Abroad.
Spanish teacher from beginner to advanced levels for general and specific purposes in adult education in companies like Bayern.
Spanish teacher from beginner to advanced levels for general and specific purposes in adult education in companies like Michelin or Magnetti Marelli.
Spanish teacher to beginner group for general purposes in adult education.
Spanish teacher from beginner to advanced levels for general and specific purposes in adult education.
Design e-learning material using blogs.
Maintain students' attendance records, transcripts and all other student records.
Correct aural and written exams.
Spanish teacher from beginner to intermediate levels for general purposes in adult education.
Privates courses at different levels organized by Instituto Cervantes.
Head of teachers; Spanish teacher from beginner to advanced levels for general and specific purposes in adult education.
- Provide specialized training to teachers in online instruction.
- Design e-learning material using blogs.
- Online tutor for Virtual Spanish Classroom.
- Organize and attend staff meetings.
Spanish voiceover work for different projects and companies like Microsoft or John Deere.
- Correct aural and written exams.
Classes for the Leaving Certificate in Spanish.
Prepare students for the Lower and Higher Leaving Certificate in Spanish emphasising primarily listening and oral skills, using extra material to make students feel more confident.
Spanish voiceover work for the book Español en acción, Leaving Certificate Spanish Higher and Ordinary Level.
Editorial Assistant (Spanish) of Authentik, educational magazine; AS/A2 Level Listening Practice Tests and AS/A2 Level Reading Practice Tests.
Work collaboratively with authors on editions.
- Audio typing and transcription work for educational purposes.
Curriculum development: updating materials and examination papers.
- Maintain students' attendance records, transcripts and all other student records.
- Maintain a teaching log and compile a course team report at the end of each semester.
Edco, The Educational Company of Ireland.
Spanish voiceover work for learning book at Junior Certificate level ¡Ya voy 2!
In charge of the contents of the Pozuelo de Alarcón Council website.
Coordinate and organise all the areas of the website.
- Write news, reviews and reports on the website.
- Check and review all the information on the wesite.
Writer, organiser and public relations officer for the 2006 International Festival of Portuguese Cinema in Madrid.
Write a variety of interviews and numerous reviews of some film directors and their films and short films.
- Translate all the information and the programming of the festival.
- Organise the festival in Madrid in El Círculo de Bellas Artes, La Casa Encendida y La Enana Marrón.
- Support all the Spanish media press.
Course in "Teaching Spanish to Chinese and Japanese students".
International University Menéndez Pelayo (Santander) in conjunction with the Instituto Cervantes.
Course in "Teaching Spanish as a second language to immigrants".
Course in "The past and the present of new technologies used in the ELE class" (Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language).
University of Salamanca in conjunction with the Instituto Cervantes.
Course of Tutor online of the Spanish Virtual Classroom (AVE).
Accreditation for official examiner of DELE A2-B1 for kids..