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What Grade-Level Math and Reading Look Like
As states across the country adopt the new, more rigorous Common Core State Standards, students and teachers now have clear benchmarks for success on the path to college and career readiness.
The nonprofit GreatSchools recently created a video series that captures key milestones of what a student is expected to learn at each grade level so that parents, too, can understand those benchmarks and know if their kids are on track to graduate from high school prepared for the world ahead.
Working closely with teachers across the country and Common Core-experts from Student Achievement Partners to ensure the content within each video is closely aligned to the new, more rigorous standards, these short, online videos offer parents a free and powerful resource to see what reading, writing and math should look like at different stages and grades. Each video is accompanied by articles and worksheets to give all parents at-home tools to help their children.
View the full Milestones collection of 120 videos, now available in English and Spanish for grades K-5, soon to expand through twelfth grade.
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Diversifying our STEM Workforce07.11.14
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Supporting Student Success at Minority-Serving Community Colleges
White House Initiative on HBCUs
Tyton Education Summit: How Innovation Scales
White House College Opportunity Initiative

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"Not this kind of talk!"
She stopped, pondered for a minute, and suddenly thrust a finger to her left. Whatever she said, I didn't really know, but the moment took quite a while to develop. More fingers pointed, the hapless subject returning to base for one reason or another. The bosses came along, deliberating, pondering, wondering, but it was quite inevitable.
I was thinking of ice cream.
Well, I was thinking of Dairy Queen. "DQ! DQ!" I said, clearly knowing what else that meant. Although that wasn't what happened - it was actually a one-point penalty that came at the worst moment of all: match point.
"I don't remember anymore," Serena Williams later said. "It was in the moment. It was a really crucial point. I haven't really thought about it to have any regrets."
Back at home, where my mother and I watched, we were discussing whether the foot fault was wrongly called - someone said it was, and I think he's blind - and, most importantly, whether Serena just shot herself in the foot. And Kim Clijsters was going "what the hell?" - pretty evident in her face, that disappointment that it's suddenly all over.
She's calm now, but for the most part, the damage was done. She could've lost gracefully, but instead, well, she shot herself in the foot, and to hell with experts saying the official should've just let it slip.
They call it "going postal". Well, it's worse, actually. Let yourself simmer until you wreck your tennis racket and start stabbing people with the sharp end, if we're to stay on topic, or at the very least, bring a gun and start shooting people. And then in the end it's all over, and we act as if nothing happened, because we've lashed out already and we feel better, but the damage is done.
I suddenly have the urge to sing some cheesy pop song. "And I'm guilty..."
And another (more credible) song. "Don't you ever change..."


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Very nice, have they given you a permit yet?
I haven't had a chance to fill out the application yet.
I just got back from the Maumee State Forest office. My permit application is submitted. I am awaiting approval from the District Office.
Per my conversation with Officer Philpot I have a few clarifications to questions that I asked.
I asked if they required clear containers, since it is not specified in the guidelines. He said Ammo cans are not allowed, but plastic containers do NOT need to be clear.
Geocaches do not need to be disabled or removed during hunting season. The forest does not close, to accommodate hunting. He said that hunting doesn't take priority over other activities in the forest. All activities are available all of the time, to everyone. Provided all guidelines are met for activities. He did suggest that seekers wear blaze orange, and use their heads.
I asked about the number of caches that they plan to allow in Maumee State Forest. He said they would be happy to have one cache in each section of the forest. However, he did NOT say they would ONLY allow one cache per section. They are not going to have a preset number of caches allowed. If it looks like there are too many, they will have to draw the line somewhere.
I forgot to ask about specifics on how many each person is allowed to hide on Maumee State Forest property. Good Dog has two caches already there, so I would say that if you want to place more than two, you should ask them the question before you spend any time researching or hiding any additional caches.
Attached is the official map of Maumee State Forest. There appear to be about 20 sections in the forest. I guess it depends on how they count them.
Looks like basically the same paperwork I had to complete in 2003 for a cache in the MSF. The clarifications in the new policy are good, however they don't say ammo boxes are prohibited (unless they don't comply with the size requirement), so that must be a locally added thing. Had to smile on the minimum size requirement. Overall though, we can live with these rules.
Hope somebody out there is planning a new tornado alley cache.
I like the minimum size.
I was reviewing this forum to see if you had any concerns or questions about the new Geocache policy for the state forests, and I see that you had some questions so I will try to answer some of them here.
1.	It was mentioned that the policy does not mention the prohibition of ammo cans as caches, and you are correct. The policy does not mention ammo cans at all, and after reviewing the policy we will not prohibit them. That being said, it is your responsibility to ensure that the canisters are clearly marked as Geocache containers as per the policy.
2.	Nighttime caches were also mentioned, and these are acceptable as long as they conclude before 11:00 PM. The use of reflective tacks however, is not permitted. These tacks can damage trees and becomes litter; they are removed by forest staff when we encounter them.
3.	Cache density or caches per person also seems to be a topic of discussion here because the policy is vague on this issue. We are not specifically limiting the number of caches per section, but we would prefer to see them spread out over the different sections rather than a heavy concentration in any specific section. The same principle applies to the number of caches per person. At this time we are not limiting the number of caches per person, but would urge you to use your best judgment when applying for a permit. A select few people should not be the only ones allowed to place caches on the state forest. These decisions have been left up to the local management, so other state forests may operate differently.
Any additional questions may be answered here, or if you want a more immediate answer please contact the Maumee State Forest at (419) 822-3052 with your questions or concerns.
First I would like to thankyou for joining and assisting us with your current policy regarding geocaching.
Secondly, I would like to know if you also control Fulton Pond, or could possibly point me in the correct direction of who's jurisdiction that would be.
Officer Philpot, thanks for stopping by. We are happy to see that geoccahes will again be allowed in the Maumee State Forest.
I have a questiion regarding vehicle parking. There are, of course, designated parking areas in a few areas of the forest. However, in most smaller areas there is not specific designated parking. Those areas generally have service roads. Is parking allowed at the entrance to those service roads as long as they are not blocked? Or is parking off the side of the roads adjacent to Forest land allowed.
I received the permit in the mail today. The new cache listing is submitted, and awaiting publication.
Fulton Pond is operated by the Division of Wildlife, so any questions about Geocaching there need to be directed to the district office in Findlay at (419) 424-5000.
As far as parking on forest sections goes, please do not block the gates at all. We use them to access the sections for maintenance and emergencies. You should be parking off the roadway, but adjacent to the road, along Maumee State Forest property if you are in a section that does not offer a parking lot/area. To those of you who do not have vehicles that can safely park off the roadside, I would urge you to stick to sections that offer a parking area.
Got a call today from Mr. Schmenk, said our request has been received, looked over, and sent in to the HQ.
Said should have a permit in a week or two.


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Sir, It is really a joyful one to note that few new buses are introduced at Madurai city. But we request you sincerely to introduce Minibuses in Madurai city as already promised by the Honourable C.M.Sri Edappadi PalaniSamy. Our late Honourable C.M. Amma also assured the introduction of Minibuses in Madurai Roads while inagurating Minibus service at Chennai Suburban areas. Thank you sir, Yours sincerely Palanivel.


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John Boehner
stated on November 19, 2009 in the House GOP Web site:
Senate health care legislation will "levy a new 'abortion premium' fee on Americans in the government-run plan."
By Catharine Richert November 20, 2009
Boehner claims that the Senate health care bill includes an abortion fee
Republicans have found another flaw in the health care bill: They say Democrats are trying to impose a monthly abortion fee on anyone enrolled in the public health care option.
"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-NV) massive, 2,074-page bill would levy a new 'abortion premium' fee on Americans in the government-run plan," wrote House Republican Leader John Boehner on the GOP's Web site.
The House version of the health care bill included an amendment promoted by Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., to prevent abortion from being offered through the public plan, as well as additional restrictions for insurers who sell on the exchange.
But the Senate version of health care reform represents a clean slate and includes a provision similar to one added by Rep. Lois Capps, D-Calif., to the original version of the House legislation that would prevent the government from spending federal dollars on abortion procedures.
Here's how the Senate bill would treat the issue:
Health insurance companies participating in the insurance exchange, a virtual marketplace where consumers could compare and shop for insurance plans, could decide whether to offer abortion coverage. In each state, there would have to be at least one plan that offers the insurance and one that does not. People who get federal subsidies to help pay for coverage through the exchange could buy plans that offer abortion insurance. But the bill includes accounting rules to ensure that no tax dollars are used to pay for the procedure. The government can only pay for abortions in instances of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother, but the Health and Human Services secretary could decide to include abortion coverage beyond that. In any case, the public plan would be subject to the same rules.
We've covered the many claims from the left and the right about how abortion would be treated under health care reform, and you can read all of them here .
But Boehner's claim that the Senate bill includes a monthly "abortion fee" was new to us. Intrigued, we went directly to Page 122 of Section 1303 of the bill, the language Boehner is concerned about.
That section deals with measures the government will take to ensure that no plan offered through the exchange will use federal dollars to cover abortion procedures.
If a plan through the exchange does offer abortion coverage, "the issuer of the plan shall ... segregate an amount equal to the actuarial amounts determined under subparagraph for all enrollees," the language says. The Health and Human Services secretary "shall estimate the basic per enrollee, per month cost, determined on an average actuarial basis, for including coverage under a qualified health plan." Finally, the secretary "shall estimate such costs as if such coverage were included for the entire population covered; and may not estimate such a cost at less than $1 per enrollee per month."
All that legalese means this: Because insurance companies participating in the exchange may not use tax dollars to pay for abortion procedures, they must ensure that an adequate amount of private funding -- which will come from private premiums -- is set aside. Per premium, that funding can be no less than $1 dollar a month; otherwise, it's up to the insurance company. All this is to ensure that there's enough private premiums to pay for abortions should participants need them.
So, the bill does require that abortion coverage through the exchange be paid for with private premiums.
But does the bill language dictate an abortion fee as Boehner says?
Usha Ranji, a policy analyst for the Kaiser Family Foundation, says no.
"I don't understand what [Boehner's] reference is to," she said. The provision simply "outlines some technical direction of how you would establish cost of an abortion benefit."
Lara Cartwright-Smith of George Washington University's public health school concurred, adding that everyone participating in the exchange would have the option of choosing a plan that does not include abortion.
stated on January 11, 2023 in an Instagram post
"More contraception availability increases abortion demand."
By Samantha Putterman • January 18, 2023
So, back to Boehner's claim. The bill does not require a fee, or a charge above and beyond the premium cost specifically to cover abortions. And technically speaking, we don't know whether the public option will offer abortion coverage or not. Instead, it gives the Health and Human Services secretary a minimum for estimating the cost of covering abortions. So we give Boehner a False.
House Republican Leader, Blog entry , Nov. 19, 2009
CongressDaily, Boehner Attacks Fee Provision, But Claim Comes Up Short, by Kasie Hunt, Nov. 20, 2009
George Washington University, An Analysis of the Implications of the Stupak/Pitts Amendment
for Coverage of Medically Indicated Abortions , Nov. 16, 2009
The New York Times, comparison of House and Senate bills , accessed Nov. 20, 2009
Senate Finance Committee, health reform bill , accessed Nov. 20, 2009
Lara Carwright-Smith, George Washington University School of Public Health, Nov. 20, 2009
Emily Kryder, spokeswoman for Rep. Lois Capps, Nov. 20, 2009
Tait Sye, Planned Parenthood, Nov. 20, 2009
Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Counsel, Nov. 20, 2009
More by Catharine Richert
Ed Schultz
stated on May 5, 2010 a broadcast of the Ed Show:
"Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu received almost $1.8 million from BP over the last decade."
By Catharine Richert • May 14, 2010
Mary Landrieu
stated on May 4, 2010 an interview on CNN:
"In the last 10 years we've only had 7,000 barrels of oil spilled in the Gulf ... not counting hurricanes. This well is spewing that amount every day and a half."
stated on May 11, 2010 a speech on the Senate floor:
On Sandra Day O'Connor: "I think one reason she was a good judge is she had no judicial experience" before she joined the Supreme Court.
J.D. Hayworth
stated on April 28, 2010 an interview on the Fox Business Network:
"Up until two weeks ago, John McCain was a leading proponent of amnesty. Now with me challenging him, suddenly he has changed."
By Catharine Richert • May 5, 2010
Katrina vanden Heuvel
stated on May 2, 2010 a roundtable discussion on ABC's 'This Week':
"At the moment, energy companies spend 0.25 percent on R&D."
Arlen Specter
stated on April 21, 2010 an interview on MSNBC's Daily Rundown:
"Congress can tell [the Supreme Court] which cases they ought to hear. We have that authority."
By Catharine Richert • April 28, 2010
George Will
stated on April 25, 2010 a panel discussion on ABC This Week:
"What the Arizona law does is make a state crime out of something that already is... a federal crime."
stated on April 25, 2010 an interview on ABC's This Week:
The Banking Committee voted a 1,336-page bill "out of committee in 21 minutes with no amendments, with the understanding that before the bill came to the floor, we would reach this bipartisan agreement."
House Natural Resources Committee Republicans
stated on April 5, 2010 a news release posted on his website.:
"Obama did not open new lands to offshore drilling – all of these areas were already open for drilling once Congress and President Bush lifted the moratorium in 2008. Instead, President Obama yesterday announced what areas he would CLOSE to offshore drilling."
stated on March 31, 2010 a speech to the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs:
In 2004, "20 percent of U.S. households were getting about 75 percent of their income from the federal government. ... Another 20 percent were receiving almost 40 percent."
Richard Shelby
stated on March 25, 2010 a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner:
"The bill reported out of committee sets up a $50 billion slush fund that, while intended for resolving failing firms, is available for virtually any purpose that the treasury secretary sees fit."
stated on April 12, 2010 an interview on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report":
John Paul Stevens is the only Protestant on the U.S. Supreme Court.
stated on March 31, 2010 an announcement at Andrews Air Force Base :
On oil drilling
By Catharine Richert • March 31, 2010
stated on March 24, 2010 an appearance on the Fox News show "On the Record" with Greta Van Susteren:
"The average student will be spending $1,700 to $1,800 more during the life of their loan because of this surcharge."
stated on March 28, 2010 a U.S. Senate primary debate on FOX News Sunday:
"The average cost for health insurance in Florida went from about $600 a month for an individual to about $150 a month."


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21-24 Strategic Plan
Climate Justice & Clean Air
Public Land & Ocean
Water Equity
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Taking Back Cinco de Mayo
TELL BIDEN: Deliver Clean Transportation
State Forestlands Project Manager (hybrid/remote)
Type of Job
Does the opportunity to keep Washington the Evergreen State motivate and inspire you? Are you interested in a once-in-a–lifetime opportunity to shape management of Washington's state forestlands? If so, join our team!
The State Forestlands Project Manager will lead Washington Environmental Council's (WEC's) state lands work in partnership with the Forest Program Director, State Forest Policy Advisor, and other staff. WEC's goal is to promote forestry for environmental, social, and economic benefit on the 2.1 million acres of state forestlands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This role will also serve as the Forest Program lead in convening WEC's annual Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference— a well-recognized annual conference on west coast forest management which shapes forest policy in the state.
This critical position on our Forest Team will promote modernization of state forestland management to respond to the present-day needs of Washingtonians: climate change mitigation and adaptation, habitat for threatened and endangered species, ecosystem services, support for rural communities, and ecologically harvested wood products. In July, the State Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on a lawsuit brought forward by WEC and partners, confirming that DNR has discretion to balance revenue generation from timber harvest with non-monetary benefits. This decision provides a significant opportunity to shape management of our public lands.
The position is supervised by WEC's Forest Program Director. Position location is flexible, and may be based either out of WEC's office in Seattle, WA, or remotely from another location in Washington State. If located outside of a transit system that serves Seattle, travel will be required to attend occasional in-person office meetings at the discretion of the Forest Program Director. Travel to meetings within Washington State will be required intermittently, using a personal vehicle with reimbursement based on mileage (~5% of time).
Washington Environmental Council (WEC) is a nonprofit, statewide advocacy organization. For over 50 years, WEC has brought people together to solve Washington's most critical environmental issues. WEC builds power for the environmental movement by building partnerships, mobilizing the public, connecting voters to decision makers, and taking legal action. Our mission is to develop, advocate, and defend policies that ensure environmental progress and justice by centering and amplifying the voices of the most impacted communities.
Washington Conservation Voters (WCV) ensures Washington's decision makers keep our environment protected, healthy, and vibrant. Over the last 35 years, we have elected environmental champions, held our elected leaders to the highest standard, and built statewide momentum for environmental campaigns through innovative voter outreach efforts and community organizing. WCV's mission is to develop, advocate, and defend policies that ensure environmental progress and justice by centering and amplifying the voices of the most impacted communities.
By effectively combining the policy know-how of WEC with the political know-how of WCV, we have reshaped how environmental protection is achieved in Washington. With one shared CEO, our organizations work in partnership as each pursues its unique mission. Combined, we have a staff of nearly 40 and are based in a LEED-certified building in downtown Seattle with a view of Elliott Bay. Given the current pandemic we are working remotely and foresee returning to the office in hybrid remote mode. Our teams have access to a variety of online tools and systems that support working remotely. Our expectation is that we will return to some schedule of safely working together in our downtown office.
We offer competitive salaries, good benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment and people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply. We continue to advance the application of a racial equity lens to our work, and are led by a CEO who is a woman of color.
State Forests Program Coordination (65% of time): Work at a state level across Washington to develop and implement strategy to promote management of state lands for ecological and social value. Includes building diverse partnerships, engaging in advocacy and analysis, interfacing with state agency staff, developing communications materials, and shaping policy.
Articulate and implement a compelling vision and strategy for sustainable management of state forestlands.
Engage with the State Lands Coalition and other partners to shape and promote sustainable management of state forestlands.
Communicate WEC's vision and relevant analysis to the public, partners, and DNR.
Implement specific campaigns to support the state forestlands vision, e.g., related to the Sustainable Harvest Calculation, Policy for Sustainable Forests, Trust Land Transfer, and legislation.
Educate and collaborate with WEC members, activists, and interested community members.
Build relationships with DNR staff and Board of Natural Resources (BNR) members.
Advance WEC/WCV's racial and economic justice goals by integrating environmental justice into the Forest Program's work on state forestlands.
Develop relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders in local communities to identify areas of alignment and opportunities for local engagement.
Contribute to WEC/WCV's annual State of our Forests and Public Lands report, on the Commissioner of Public Lands' performance.
Coordinate with the State Forest Policy Advisor on campaigns related to state forestlands.
Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference Coordination (20% of time): Manage the annual Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference, which brings together policy makers, business leaders, forest carbon experts, non-profits, industry, and community members to discuss opportunities for west coast forests to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Leverage systems, tools, and guidance from past years' conferences.
Serve as the manager for the Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference.
Develop an agenda focused on priority topics related to forests and climate.
Center diversity and environmental justice in the Carbon Conference, including in selection of speakers and topics.
Reach out to potential speakers and coordinate on presentation content and logistics.
Collaborate with Development team staff on planning, logistics, and day-of orchestration, including coordination with venue or platform, sponsor recruitment, budget management, development of registration and outreach materials, recruitment of conference attendees, and tracking participants in Salesforce.
Collaborate with the Communications team on communications materials before and after the conference.
Supervise an intern to support on above activities, and lead recruitment of the intern.
Gather feedback and evaluate conference success, and identify opportunities for future improvement.
Coordinate with staff across WEC and WCV to strengthen and communicate forest team work (15%)
Coordinate with WEC's two other policy programs—Climate and Puget Sound—to identify synergies and opportunities between programs, and offer expertise in support of campaigns.
Coordinate with WEC's Government Affairs programs and WCV's Political program to identify synergies and opportunities between programs, and offer expertise in support of campaigns.
Work with WEC's Communications team to communicate the Forest Program's work in an effective and compelling way, including by crafting messaging and talking points for internal and external communications, and developing communications pieces.
Work with WEC's Development team to support on grant reports and proposals, donor engagement, events, and other fundraising efforts.
Commit to WEC's racial equity plan, participating on a racial equity committee and incorporating the racial equity goals into other duties and responsibilities.
Help foster a positive an inclusive work environment and actively participate in trainings and mentorship opportunities.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and principles of racial, social, and economic justice.
Bachelor's degree in forestry, environmental sciences, natural resources, public administration, or a related field and at least 3 -5 years related experience (a degree may be substituted with 3-5 additional years of related experience).
Expertise in forestry, including forest management, forest certification, forest conservation, habitat protection, and ecosystem services.
Basic knowledge of issues related to carbon sequestration, carbon offsets, and climate change adaptation and resilience.
Professional experience with natural resource policy, including policy analysis and development.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including local and state, government, grassroots organizations, conservation NGOs, and tribal nations.
Proven leadership of a campaign or complex project, including work plan, strategy development and communication.
Strong writing, verbal, and analytical skills; ability to synthesize and formulate a perspective on complex policy documents.
Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings.
Good at navigating complex working environments and building relationships with integrity.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate between differing perspectives.
Familiarity with legal and policy framework in Washington State for forestry and public lands.
Familiarity with state and/or federal policy for environmental impact assessment and endangered species protection.
Experience with the legislative process.
Experiencing engaging with local government, including knowledge of local economic development, revenue, and taxes.
Experience using project management tools such as Asana.
Flexible, creative, and able to work in a changing and unpredictable non-profit environment.
Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Washington Environmental Council and Washington Conservation Voters.
This is a full time, exempt position with a salary range of $59,000-$64,500 depending on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including 100% employer paid medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual salary, a flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, wellness days, a paid wellness benefit, an unlimited ORCA transit pass (on return to the office), dedicated professional development funds and if you work for seven consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who together shape environmental protection in Washington.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
This job requires frequent sitting. Must be able to conduct business in English, though fluency in other languages is welcomed. For remote work, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work during scheduled work hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform functions essential to the duties of the position. Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Environmental Council is a unionized employer represented by Communications Workers of America Local 7800. This is a represented position.
The organization follows all requirements of local health authorities. We are currently working in hybrid remote mode with most staff coming to the office voluntarily. We maintain strict safety protocols while in our office. All staff who come to the office must be fully immunized against COVID-19.
Please submit a cover letter and a resume here. No phone calls or mailed applications please. This position is open until filled.
Washington Environmental Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to dismantling structural racism and creating a welcoming work environment. WEC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply.
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Betty Crocker, Suki, Derek London & John Fluevog
As a little boy I drank Toddy in Buenos Aires. This "fortified" chocolate drink came as a powder that I mixed with milk. The product was advertised as the drink that made Tarzan powerful. When Toddy announced on the weekly Tarzan radio show (naturally Toddy was the sponsor) that it was bringing Tarzan from deepest Africa for an exclusive parade on Avenida de Mayo I asked my mother to take me. My grandmother immediately pointed out that since it was in the middle of a cold August Buenos Aires winter this man could not be the authentic Tarzan as as he could not survive in our cold. I told my grandmother, "Of course he can, he drinks Toddy." And that is how I saw (from far away, there was a large crowd) the authentic and one and only Tarzan.
Rebecca does not quite know if she can believe me when I tell her that some years ago I managed to photograph Betty Crocker when she came to town. She is ambivalent as her mother has told her that Betty Crocker never existed.
I thought the same about three Vancouver persons who were and are an institution. In the late 70s Mac Parry, then editor of Vancouver Magazine told me to go and photograph Suki. At the the time the exclusive salon for women with money was on Robson. I could not believe that Suki actually existed. In the 80s and early 90s I would pass the salon on Seymour called Derek London. I would peer through the window as the female hairdressers of that establishment were unusually beautiful. Sometimes there would be portraits of women at the window that were signed Derek London. I was a bit confused.
Who was Derek London? And was he also a photographer. I soon found out this was the case as I was told by Vancouver Magazine to photograph Derek London. He was a charmer and we shared an interest in the photography of women. A few years ago Derek London closed his establishment and I would have guessed he moved to some South Sea island to drink gin slings and take pictures of women. That was not the case as London relocated to 1075 Mainland Street (604-684-5905).
It was last year that I took some series of posters advertising "We Shop The Line" for Canada Line. One of them was a person I was convinced did not exist. I had never seen John Fluevog. But whenever I walk on Granville I have always stopped at John Fluvog's shoe store.
There he was on Granville posing for my photograph. And I would have never imagined him to be over 6 ft tall.
A couple of years ago I got to photograph Suki again. This time it was at her Granville at 16th shop.
While I am now sure that Tarzan does exist I can assure you the Great A&W Root Bear did exist. She is very beautiful and when I last saw her she was driving a white Mercedes in Vancouver. How do I know this? Well you see there was this French Canadian singer called Rene Simard and......But that's another story. Or that living Kerrisdale man who was one of the two designers of our Canadian flag.
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Home Music Musician Of The Month: Jesse Stratton
Musician Of The Month: Jesse Stratton
MMusic has a truly beautiful way of bringing people together. More than anything else in the world, the power of music holds a truly unique ability to unite all kinds of people that would not normally be able to connect with one another easily.
Let's go back to some unknown point in 2013. I had recently returned home to Texas, largely due to an incredibly intense season of depression post-divorce in California, and the other large part due to the fact that I finally knew it was time to listen to my heart and come back to where I came from to pursue my passion of living and breathing music full-time. I had just met Brent Michael Wood, whom I wrote about for the first issue of 2020, and he and I got along well immediately. He connected me with covering one of his regular gigs at Sherlock's. It was a really cool place, by the way, and one of the actual music venues in the Hill Country that unfortunately hasn't survived.
That's neither here nor there, but I was at Sherlock's playing that night, and there were two guys there that were absolutely giving life to my set that night. Cheering after every song, buying drinks and food, and just making it all a whole lot of fun. These fellas were named Cliff Norwood and Corey Skiles. Cliff, it turns out, was (I suppose I should say is) one of the most supportive people around the live music scene. And not just of live music in general, especially of original artists/songwriters.
Cliff was good buddies with another singer songwriter who I hadn't yet met. There was a regular gig this guy had at Cooter Brown's in San Antonio on a weeknight, and Cliff invited me to come out and meet him. After having been out of Texas for a number of years, despite my deep roots here, I was due to get to know more folks in the industry.
I showed up at Cooter Brown's that night and met Jesse Stratton. Within an hour of meeting, he had me up on stage to play "Amarillo by Morning" which featured Jesse tearing up a solo on the song…on the saxophone. What a cool way to start a musical friendship.
Jesse Stratton's life has been about music since shortly after the time he could walk. He's a product of the Texas Hill Country by way of Blanco, Texas. By the time he was 4, his parents had bought him a drum set. "I remember drumming along to their favorites like Marshall Tucker Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Marley, Tom Petty; just to name a few. I taught myself basic piano starting at about 10, and then dove into the saxophone in the school band when I was 12. Within a few years after that, my dad taught me some chords on his old guitar. I started writing songs before I even really knew how to play that well."
Since then, Jesse has penned literally hundreds of songs on a handful of different instruments about life. "I can't really imagine a life without music. The only way I know how to picture the world is through the lenses of music. It has always been on my mind and in my heart."
Stratton's musical journey has run the gamut of genres. "I've been in marching band and in a heavy metal band…and everything in between, but I've always been drawn to the heartfelt, raw, emotional side of things, no matter the type of music." Jesse's band today is a predominantly "country" band, but their sound is much more diverse than that narrow of a label might lead some to believe.
"I truly search for the sound that I feel best portrays every song I create, frequently running through 5 or 6 different feels for any given song before I even present it to the rest of my band. Then they all add their own flavors and it becomes something we can all be proud of, packed with a lifetime full of influences from each of us."
Upon listening, one absolutely gets a sense of the eclectic nature of influences upon Stratton's musical sensibilities. He counts both Robert Earl Keen and Tom Petty as massive impacts on him stylistically and as a songwriter, and they represent related but very different breeds of the same era. In terms of contemporary acts that have shaped him, he names The Turnpike Troubadours and Whiskey Myers at the top of the list, which are both fantastic bands, albeit on quite separate strands of the Americana/Red Dirt scene. This variation of styles makes for a really interesting and flavorful experience for the band's listeners.
"Among the best rewards of playing, is the sight of someone smiling when they relate to a line I've written, and the sound of someone singing along. Watching a dance floor full of fans and friends, who are all able to forget about their troubles together, if only for one show, or if only for one song. The struggles are almost too many to count, and are hardly worth recounting at all, because I don't know (or want to know) any other way. I will say that one of my biggest struggles is that I write more songs than I have time to sing, which might seem silly, but it really is a genuine weight on me. I love the songs I write, and I am pulled to share them with the world. In other words… quit requesting cover songs, people!"
Stratton is no stranger to juggling a lot of priorities and responsibilities. He has a lovely bride and is a father of 4 beautiful children. "I am very happy to have such wonderful things to juggle. I do my very best to not let any distractions get in my way when I'm at home, because sometimes I'm gone a lot. I work 4 days a week in the medical field, and play 2-5 shows every week. If I'm not playing or working, I stay home. The good thing is, my family loves coming to shows, and we play music together at home, so the songs are a part of who we are. The hardest part is writing new material, because I usually do that when everyone else is in bed, which doesn't leave much time for sleeping. I'm lucky to be a father and a husband. I wouldn't want it any other way."
In thinking about how challenging this time has been for the world and how it has affected the music industry, Jesse had these sage words to share: "I don't know what the current state of things is going to end up doing to the music industry, but if you want to help the musicians you know, I think it's pretty simple. If there is a song you enjoy, or if you hear something that resonates with you, do whatever you can to share that with others. Because sharing that feeling, whether it's hope or happiness, sadness or beauty; that experience of sharing it together, above all else, is what keeps music alive."
Jesse and his family now reside in Wimberley. They enjoy taking hikes and road trips together, playing Zelda on Saturday mornings, and listening to baseball on the radio while swinging in the backyard. "Every day we spend together is an adventure of the best kind."
Website: jessestrattonmusic.com
Facebook: facebook.com/jessestrattonmusic
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using System;

class checkPositionPForZero
{
    static void Main()
    {
        /*Write a boolean expression that returns if the bit at position p
         * (counting from 0) in a given integer number v has value of 1.
         * Example: v=5; p=1  false.*/
        int v, p;
        Console.Write("Enter v:");
        while (!Int32.TryParse(Console.ReadLine(), out v))
        {
            Console.Write("Incorrect input. Please try again:");
        }
        Console.Write("Enter p:");
        while (!Int32.TryParse(Console.ReadLine(), out p) && p<32)
        {
            Console.Write("Incorrect input. Please try again:");
        }
        Console.WriteLine("The bit on position {1} in the number {2} {0} set to 1",
            ((1 << p) & v) != 0 ? "is" : "is not", p, v);
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Beckedorf ist eine zur Gemeinde Südheide gehörende Ortschaft im nördlichen Landkreis Celle. Sie liegt am westlichen Rand des Naturparks Südheide, in der Lüneburger Heide, rund einen Kilometer südwestlich vom Kernort Hermannsburg, und hat derzeit etwa 610 Einwohner. Der Name Beckedorf bedeutet "Dorf an der Beke" (am Bach). In alten Aufzeichnungen findet man als Dorfnamen auch Beketorpe, Bekendorpe oder Beckedorp.

Geschichte
Nordwestlich von Beckedorf, auf dem Lührsberg, einer 77 m über NN hohen und etwa 500 m breiten Erhebung, wurde 1936 von Dr. Hans Piesker, einem Archäologen aus Hermannsburg, eine Siedlung der Trichterbecherkultur (ca. 4200–2800 v. Chr.) entdeckt. Von der ursprünglich 30.000 Quadratmeter großen Siedlung konnten zahlreiche Pfosten- und Siedlungsgruben, aber auch mehrere Hausgrundrisse freigelegt werden. Die Häuser hatten eine Länge von knapp sechs Metern und waren zwischen 0,80 Meter und 1,40 Meter in den Boden eingegraben. Sie hatten mit Lehm beworfene Flechtwände. Daneben wurden Pfeilspitzen, Schaber, eine Speerspitze und Bruchstücke von Beilen aus Feuersteinen gefunden und Gefäßscherben ausgegraben. Durch den Fund von Spinnwirteln konnte nachgewiesen werden, dass hier auch Wolle oder pflanzliche Fasern verarbeitet wurden.

Auch die anderen zum Teil noch erhaltenen Hünengräber der Umgebung, die Hügelgräber bei Wohlde, das Grabhügelfeld von Bonstorf und das Großsteingrab bei Dohnsen aus der Jungsteinzeit, bezeugen, dass es hier bereits vor und zur Bronzezeit eine Besiedelung gab.

Aus dem Jahre 1235 findet sich die erste schriftliche Erwähnung Beckedorfs, in einer Urkunde, die sich im Archiv des Klosters Walsrode befindet. Hier wird erwähnt, dass Graf Siegfried von Osterburg dem Kloster einige Häuser übergab, die bisher der nun verstorbene Ritter Dietrich von Beckedorpe zu Lehen hatte.

Politik
Am 1. Januar 1973 wurde Beckedorf im Zuge der niedersächsischen Gebiets- und Verwaltungsreform Teil der Gemeinde Hermannsburg.

Mit der Fusion von Hermannsburg mit der Nachbargemeinde Unterlüß zum 1. Januar 2015 wurde Beckedorf eine Ortschaft der Gemeinde Südheide.

Ortsrat
Der Ortsrat von Beckedorf besteht aus fünf Ortsratsmitgliedern. Bei der Kommunalwahl 2021 ergab sich folgende Sitzverteilung:

 Wählergruppe Beckedorf: 5 Sitze

Ortsbürgermeister
Ortsbürgermeister ist Henrik Lange.

Wirtschaft und Verkehr

Der Ort wurde durch die Eisenbahn geprägt. Die Bahnstrecke Celle–Soltau der Osthannoverschen Eisenbahnen führt durch den Ort und die Strecke nach Munster zweigt in Beckedorf ab (siehe auch Kleinbahn Celle-Soltau, Celle-Munster). Der Personenverkehr auf der Schiene wurde 1970 teilweise und ab 1976 ganz eingestellt, der Güterverkehr verläuft stark eingeschränkt weiter. Die Richtung Munster wird in erster Linie für den Militärverkehr zum Truppenübungsplatz Munster und die Richtung Soltau für den Transport zum Truppenübungsplatz Bergen genutzt.

Heute finden wir in Beckedorf mehrere landwirtschaftliche Betriebe. Auf einigen stehen noch Treppenspeicher aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Auch ein Häuslingshaus ist teilweise im alten Zustand erhalten. Als "Häuslinge" wurden Landarbeiter bezeichnet, die auf dem Bauernhof ihren Dienst taten und dafür gegen geringe Miete, oder zum Teil auch mietfrei, in dem Haus wohnen durften.

Durch den Ort fließt der 6,7 km lange Hasselbach, der nordwestlich von Dohnsen entspringt und nördlich von Oldendorf in die Örtze mündet.

Baudenkmäler
 Baudenkmale in Beckedorf

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks

 Webseite der Ortschaft Beckedorf in der Gemeinde Südheide

Ort im Landkreis Celle
Südheide (Gemeinde)
Ehemalige Gemeinde (Landkreis Celle)
Naturpark Südheide
Ersterwähnung 1235
Gemeindeauflösung 1973

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Chapel of The Annunciation of Our Lady
Eckington, Methodist Memorial Church (Demolished)
Eckington, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Eckington, St Peter & St Paul's Church
Eckington, Trinity Methodist Church (United Methodist Free)
Eckington, Wesleyan Methodist Association Chapel (Demolished)
Eckington, Eckington Cemetery
Eckington, Salvation Army Hall (Demolished)
Eckington, St Luke's Mission Church
Eckington, Pentecostal Mission
Eckington, Eckington Methodist Church (formerly Mount Zion)
Mosborough, Eckington, Mosborough Methodist Church
Mosborough, Eckington, Mosborough Methodist Church Hall
Chapel of The Annunciation of Our Lady, Eckington
Chapel of The Annunciation of Our Lady [no longer consecrated]
75 Southgate,
Eckington, Derbyshire.
This Place of Worship was founded before 1967, but we understand it was closed after 1995, and the premises are now in secular use.
It appears this Church is now in private occupation. Though it retains the outward appearance of a church, there are curtains to the windows, a street number on the gate, and a double garage which give it away. Nevertheless it has, as they say, been sympathetically restored, and looks good.
An Archaeological Assessment Report for Eckington, available on the Archaeology Data Service, indicates the building was previously a Girls' School, established in 1876 by Lady Sitwell. On Old Maps it is labelled "Southgate School". Interestingly Old Maps also show that there was, originally, a street named "Northgate", directly opposite the junction where Southgate meets Market Street.
The Chapel can be seen for the first time on Old Maps of 1967. Evidently, its closure took place some time after the publication of my Derbyshire Street Atlas of 1995, as its location was still marked with a '+'. Its former dedication is as listed in Places recorded by the Registrar General under the provisions of the Places of Worship Registration Act 1855 (2010); but to the best of my knowledge, having searched The London Gazette for notices of such, it has never been registered for marriages.
Now or formerly Roman Catholic.
Chapel of The Annunciation of Our Lady, Eckington shown on a Google Map.
Places of Worship in Eckington shown on a Google Map.
I have found many websites of use whilst compiling the information for this database. Here are some which deserve mention as being of special interest for Eckington, and perhaps to Local History and Places of Worship as a whole.
The officially accredited archive of heritage data - Archaeology Data Service - find information on Monuments and Events, Data, Journals, and more... (verified 2018-09-25)
Places recorded by the Registrar General under the provisions of the Places of Worship Registration Act 1855 (2010) is available as a "Freedom of Information" document on the website What Do They Know. (verified 2018-10-14)
Information last updated on 24 Dec 2014 at 14:42.
Please also remember that the former Chapel of The Annunciation of Our Lady is understood to be in secular use, so care should be taken to preserve the privacy of its occupants.
This Report was created 20 Jan 2020 - 18:07:03 GMT from information held in the Derbyshire section of the Places of Worship Database. This was last updated on 6 Feb 2019 at 15:49.


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Q: VB .net get the client connection params of the socket on server side I want both the client and server to write and read resp. at a constant rate (which can be configured on the GUI of the client) to the buffer.
Say,

*

*I am able to send from the client at 150 bytes per packet

*Now, I should be able to read also at 150 bytes per packet on the server too

Since, both are connected through a socket, can we retrieve the socket params (set on the client size, like 150 here) from the server end, using the tcpServer object.
Or is it must to send an initial setup packet which tells about these client params and so accordingly the server can continue?

A: It's kinda usual to sort message sizes out at the application level.  You could indeed send a 'setup message' as the first data after a successful connect.  You should send this setup message in a form that will not be misunderstood due to endianness or the number of bytes received per read call.  Perhaps a fixed-size messge in ASCII, maybe five bytes:
'00150'
The server can then read five bytes only, convert to integer, save it in the server-client socket object so that the server always knows how many bytes to send and then issue a read call for that number of bytes.
Alternatively, you could use a simple protocol that embeds the size into each message, eg:
SOH
"0"
"0"
"1"
"5"
"0"
[150 bytes of data]
EOT
Rgds,
Martin

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Woodpigeon, Laura Gibson and Withered Hand, Union Chapel, Islington, May 6th 2010
tags: Laura Gibson, Union Chapel, Withered Hand, Woodpigeon
If you wanted to escape the mindless pundit-babble of election-night TV, the Union Chapel was the perfect bolt-hole – gentle music, manageable egos and no hot air. In fact, it can get quite chilly in the austere church, but that's part of its charm.
I wasn't familiar with opening act Withered Hand, the alter ego of Edinburgh singer-songwriter Dan Willson, who looks like a regular busker, but plays droll songs with some bite. Mojo describes his music as 'lapsed evangelical folk nouveau', and there's enough religion-tinged angst to justify that, but it's his sardonic observations of our faults and delusions that make his songs worth listening to. And I'm always going to be won over by a drug song which includes the phrase 'Knocking on Kevin's door'.
Laura Gibson was as quietly impressive as when I saw her last month at The Borderline, but this time she was funny too. She came on and said that this was the last date of her tour, so they'd 'give it all we've got… in a gentle, folky way…' Highlights were slow-burners Where Have All Your Good Words Gone and Funeral Songs, along with Sweet Deception and Nightwatch.
She was keen to involve the audience with two sing-alongs and one percussion-along involving claps, stomps and sets of keys, which was actually quite fun. Here's a fine video of her talking about her album and singing Funeral Songs: Calgary's Woodpigeon is the brain-child of Mark Andrew Hamilton and although you could pigeonhole (sorry…) them as part of the beardie nu-folk movement, there's a lot more going on – sometimes too much, perhaps. Their music is a sort of folk-edged chamber-pop and many of the songs are finely wrought and tight, while others suffer from just too many swoops of louder and quieter passages.
Their recent album, Die Stadt Muzikanten, has been described as 'cinematic', which is pretty accurate. The songs sound like a soundtrack, but in concert, that's a difficult trick to pull off. Without visual narrative and an explicit cohesion, the ear and eye can tend to wander.
Woodpigeon have been compared to Sufjan Stevens, whose concerts are similarly challenging in that the audience isn't quite sure if they're seeing a spectacle or just enjoying a set of songs. There were good things, though, notably a song about a little-known London landmark, Postman's Park in the heart of the City. The tiny park includes a wall of hand-painted tiles bearing tributes to Londoners who gave their lives for others. While looking at this, the 'Watts Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice', lead-singer and songwriter Mark was particularly moved by the story of twelve-year-old David Selves, whose fate is described on the tiles thus:
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I'm digging Woodpigeon lately but have just started listening so haven't gotten in too far yet. Interestingly the kids and I were just in Postman's Park last week and had a grand time reading all those tiles.
We're off to Union Chapel tomorrow night to see Jeffrey Lewis and then again on the 31st in Brixton thanks to a heads up from your lovely partner.
Give me a holler next time you know of something good I should check out. I can always be plied away from the tedium of my life with even mediocre live music and a decent pint.
Hi Tracy – enjoy Jeff 🙂 How about doing a festival or two this summer? We're going to a bunch of them… I'll email you a list of gigs too.


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BioKnife, a modified sendai virus, to resect malignant tumors
Yoshikazu Yonemitsu, Yasuji Ueda, Mamoru Hasegawa
薬学研究院
研究成果: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
The M gene-deleted SeV, ΔΜSeV, was found to induce massive cell-cell fusion (syncytia formation) leading to extensive cell death of the entire monolayer culture upon cleavage activation of the viral F glycoprotein on the infected cell surface (see Chap. 3). This finding suggested that ΔΜSeV would have great potential as an oncolytic agent for a solid malignant tumor if it could be further engineered to selectively target the tumor cells. For this targeting we made use of the theory of protease-dependent tissue tropism of SeV (see Chap. 2). Namely, we attempted to render the inactive precursor F0 protein cleavage site of ΔΜSeV susceptible to the proteases overexpressed by diverse tumor cells, including the matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) and urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA). In addition, a portion of the cytoplasmic tail of the F protein was deleted to maximize the fusion-inducing capacity. The resultant MMP-targeted and uPA-targeted ΔΜSeVs displayed highly tumor cell-specific killing at the cellular and animal levels. Of these, a uPA-targeted ΔΜSeV appeared to be particularly useful because of its remarkably high efficacy in eradication of tumors in various animal models in addition to its potential diversity of therapeutic targets. We named this virus BioKnife because of its desirable nature to resect diverse malignant solid tumors without damaging the surrounding healthy tissues in preclinical studies using animal models. We thus propose a conceptually new strategy in designing an oncolytic virus. Further studies are eagerly awaited to assess its safety and efficacy in clinical settings.
Sendai Virus Vector
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Advantages and Applications
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54556-9_6
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Yonemitsu, Y., Ueda, Y., & Hasegawa, M. (2013). BioKnife, a modified sendai virus, to resect malignant tumors. In Sendai Virus Vector: Advantages and Applications (pp. 151-169). Springer Japan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54556-9_6
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N2 - The M gene-deleted SeV, ΔΜSeV, was found to induce massive cell-cell fusion (syncytia formation) leading to extensive cell death of the entire monolayer culture upon cleavage activation of the viral F glycoprotein on the infected cell surface (see Chap. 3). This finding suggested that ΔΜSeV would have great potential as an oncolytic agent for a solid malignant tumor if it could be further engineered to selectively target the tumor cells. For this targeting we made use of the theory of protease-dependent tissue tropism of SeV (see Chap. 2). Namely, we attempted to render the inactive precursor F0 protein cleavage site of ΔΜSeV susceptible to the proteases overexpressed by diverse tumor cells, including the matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) and urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA). In addition, a portion of the cytoplasmic tail of the F protein was deleted to maximize the fusion-inducing capacity. The resultant MMP-targeted and uPA-targeted ΔΜSeVs displayed highly tumor cell-specific killing at the cellular and animal levels. Of these, a uPA-targeted ΔΜSeV appeared to be particularly useful because of its remarkably high efficacy in eradication of tumors in various animal models in addition to its potential diversity of therapeutic targets. We named this virus BioKnife because of its desirable nature to resect diverse malignant solid tumors without damaging the surrounding healthy tissues in preclinical studies using animal models. We thus propose a conceptually new strategy in designing an oncolytic virus. Further studies are eagerly awaited to assess its safety and efficacy in clinical settings.
AB - The M gene-deleted SeV, ΔΜSeV, was found to induce massive cell-cell fusion (syncytia formation) leading to extensive cell death of the entire monolayer culture upon cleavage activation of the viral F glycoprotein on the infected cell surface (see Chap. 3). This finding suggested that ΔΜSeV would have great potential as an oncolytic agent for a solid malignant tumor if it could be further engineered to selectively target the tumor cells. For this targeting we made use of the theory of protease-dependent tissue tropism of SeV (see Chap. 2). Namely, we attempted to render the inactive precursor F0 protein cleavage site of ΔΜSeV susceptible to the proteases overexpressed by diverse tumor cells, including the matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) and urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA). In addition, a portion of the cytoplasmic tail of the F protein was deleted to maximize the fusion-inducing capacity. The resultant MMP-targeted and uPA-targeted ΔΜSeVs displayed highly tumor cell-specific killing at the cellular and animal levels. Of these, a uPA-targeted ΔΜSeV appeared to be particularly useful because of its remarkably high efficacy in eradication of tumors in various animal models in addition to its potential diversity of therapeutic targets. We named this virus BioKnife because of its desirable nature to resect diverse malignant solid tumors without damaging the surrounding healthy tissues in preclinical studies using animal models. We thus propose a conceptually new strategy in designing an oncolytic virus. Further studies are eagerly awaited to assess its safety and efficacy in clinical settings.
U2 - 10.1007/978-4-431-54556-9_6
DO - 10.1007/978-4-431-54556-9_6
BT - Sendai Virus Vector
PB - Springer Japan


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Actors Who Appeared in Both DC and Marvel Movies
Laila Abuelhawa December 21st, 2022
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Zoë Kravitz attends the 2022 GQ Men Of The Year Party Hosted By Global Editorial Director Will Welch at The West Hollywood EDITION on November 17, 2022 in West Hollywood, California.
With so many movies being based on the comics from DC and Marvel, these studios are always in need of actors to star in their respective films. The popularity of these brands has routinely allowed studios to attract major names but has also helped to turn lesser-known actors into huge stars. Because DC and Marvel movies have such a pull, actors seem willing to take any role, no matter how big or small — with some double-dipping into multiple projects. Below is a list of the many actors that have starred in both Marvel and DC movies and TV shows:
Saldana has spent the last several years in the MCU, but she was in a DC movie called 'The Losers' before that. Saldana made her MCU debut in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' as Gamora and reprised the role in the sequel and the last two Avengers films. She will be returning to the role for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as a Gamora from an alternate timeline.
Kravitz played Angel Salvadore in 'X-Men: First Class,' while she voiced Mary Jane Watson in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' Kravitz also played Catwoman in 'The Lego Batman Movie' and, coincidentally, also played Catwoman in 'The Batman' movie alongside Robert Pattinson.
Zazie made her first appearance playing Domino in 'Deadpool 2' alongside Ryan Reynolds. A year later, Beetz starred as Sophie Dumond in 'Joker' alongside Joaquin Phoenix.
Levi replaced Josh Dallas as Fandral in 'Thor: The Dark World' and returned briefly in 'Thor: Ragnarok.' Most recently, he plays the lead role in 'Shazam!' and will return to star in the sequel, 'Shazam! 2.'
Dafoe played Norman Osborn AKA the Green Goblin in Sony's 'Spider-Man' franchise, later reprising his role for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' Defoe also played Vulko in both 'Aquaman' and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League.'
Regan appeared in 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' as Toma Nikasevic. More recently, Regan is set to appear in 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' as Atlan, the first king of Atlantis.
Baker is a highly prolific voice actor who has lent his voice talents to numerous animated projects. For Marvel, Baker voiced Hawkeye and Kraven the Hunter in various projects such as 'Ultimate Spider-Man,' 'Marvel's Spider-Man,' and the anime film 'Iron Man: Rise of Technovore.' For DC, Baker has voiced both Batman and the Joker in 'Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'Batman: The Long Halloween.'
Tommy Lee Jones played Harvey Dent AKA Two-Face in 'Batman Forever.' Jones later joined the MCU to play Colonel Phillips in the first Captain America movie.
Hardy has already played two major DC and Marvel characters. His first outing came when he played Batman's nemesis Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Hardy has since joined Marvel with the 'Venom' franchise as Eddie Brock. He also appeared in the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' post-credits scene.
Swinton originally joined DC instead of Marvel portraying Gabriel in Keanu Reeves' 'Constantine' back in 2005. She has since moved to the MCU as the Ancient One in 'Doctor Strange.' She later returned in 'Avengers: Endgame' thanks to time travel after her character died in 'Doctor Strange.'
Terence Stamp
Stamp's first appearance came in 'Superman,' where he played the villainous General Zod. A few years later, he reappeared in 'Superman II.' 25 years later, Stamp made an appearance in a Marvel movie as Stick in 'Elektra.'
Waititi had a role in 'Green Lantern,' where he played Hal's best friend Tom Kalmaku. Waititi then played the role of Korg in 'Thor: Ragnarok' and reprised it for 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' He returned to DC for a brief cameo in 'The Suicide Squad' as Ratcatcher in a flashback giving a life lesson to his daughter, Ratcatcher 2.
Sly debuted in the MCU in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' in a small role as the ravager captain Stakar Ogord. He then went on to appear in Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' as the voice for King Shark.
For DC, Blum's roles include the sins of Envy and Gluttony in 'Shazam!' and Solomon Grundy in the upcoming animated film 'Catwoman: Hunted.' With Marvel, Blum provided the voice of Wolverine in multiple projects such as 'Wolverine and the X-Men,' the direct-to-video animated movie 'Hulk Vs.' and the Green Goblin in 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' cartoon.
Director James Gunn casted his brother Sean in The Suicide Squad as the freaky Weasel. He also makes a brief cameo as Calendar Man. In the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movies, Gunn plays Kraglin, the first mate in the Yondu Ravager Clan.
Reynolds' first Marvel role was as Hannibal King in 'Blade: Trinity,' but he then played Hal Jordan in DC's horrible 'Green Lantern.' He eventually redeemed himself in a starring role in Marvel's 'Deadpool' franchise, he played a much different-looking version of the character in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.'
In 2013, Crowe played Jor-El in 'Man of Steel.' Nearly a decade later, Crowe entered the MCU as Zeus in 'Thor: Love and Thunder.'
Reid Scott
Scott plays Dan Lewis, Anne Weying's boyfriend, and later fiance, in both 'Venom' and 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.' Additionally, Scott voiced both Green Arrow and Victor Zsasz in the animated movie 'Injustice.'
In 2018, Park played Agent Jimmy Woo in 'Ant-Man and The Wasp' and appeared in 'Aquaman' the same year as Dr. Stephen Shin. Park is expected to reprise both of these roles in the future, but so far, Woo has only reappeared in 'WandaVision.'
Weisz first appeared in 2005's 'Constantine' as Angela Dodson. In 2021, Weisz made her MCU debut as she crossed over to appear as Melina, Natasha Romanoff's deep-cover mother, in 'Black Widow.'
Pom plays Mantis, Star-Lord's sister in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' series. Her first DC appearance was in an extremely brief and uncredited cameo in 'The Suicide Squad' as a dancer in a bar that the main group visited in Corto Maltese.
In 2004, Patton Oswalt played Hedges in Marvel's 'Blade: Trinity.' He played Billy Koenig on 'Agents of SHIELD' as well as Pip the Troll in 'Eternals.' For DC, Oswalt voiced the Atom in the animated 'Teen Titans Go! To The Movies,' which he later reprised for the series.
For Marvel, Cage played Johnny Blaze AKA Ghost Rider for 'Ghost Rider' and 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.' He later voiced "Spider-Man Noir" for "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." For DC, he voiced Superman in the animated 'Teen Titans Go! To The Movies,' a reference to the fact that he'd been rumored to be playing Superman in a film for years (it never happened).
Fillion has voiced multiple DC characters in animated adaptations in the past, including Wonder Woman's love interest Steve Trevor and Green Lantern in 'Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.' He also made a brief and hilarious appearance at the start of 'The Suicide Squad' as T.D.K. or "The Detachable Kid." For Marvel, he voiced an inmate in the first 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'
Lyonne's first notable superhero role was in 2004's 'Blade: Trinity' as the blind Nightstalker Sommerfield. Lyonne also starred in 'DC League of Super-Pets' as Terrific Whatzit.
Portman played Evey in DC's 'V for Vendetta.' A few years later, she made the transition to the MCU to play Jane Foster. She made her debut in the first 'Thor' film.
Pfeiffer made her DC debut in 'Batman Returns' as Catwoman. Years later, she joined the MCU to play Janet van Dyne, the original Wasp. She first appeared in 'Ant-Man and The Wasp' and will also be in 'And-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.'
Rooker played Yondu Udonta in 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' a role that he reprised in Marvel's 'What If...?' In DC's 'The Suicide Squad,' Rooker cameoed as Savant.
Keaton made his DC debut in Tim Burton's 1989 'Batman' movie and reprised it years later for 'Batman Returns.' Decades later, Keaton joined the MCU to play Adrian Toomes AKA Vulture in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' reprising that role in 'Morbius.' He is also set to return as Batman in 'The Flash'... if that movie ever sees the light of day.
Fassbender played Burke in DC's 2010 'Jonah Hex.' The following year, he made the jump to Marvel to play Magneto in the 'X-Men' movie and its subsequent sequels.
Michael Clarke Duncan
Duncan joined his first superhero movie in 2003 as the Kingpin in Marvel's 'Daredevil.' Several years later, Duncan provided the voice for Kilowog in DC's 'Green Lantern.'
For Marvel, Hamill voiced Dr. Oiler in the animated film 'Ultimate Avengers 2: Rise of the Panther.' For DC, he voiced the Joker in the DC Animated Universe, including for 'Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.' He later reprised the role for 'Batman: The Killing Joke.'
Liu will make her first DC appearance in 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' as the villainous god Kalypso. Before that, she directed an episode of Marvel's 'Luke Cage' series. OK, technically she didn't "appear" in a Marvel show or movie but at least she got paychecks from both DC and Marvel!
Linda Cardellini plays Hawkeye's wife, Laura Barton, who is also a former SHIELD agent. Several years before being cast as Laura, Cardellini had a small part in the animated adaptation of 'All-Star Superman,' playing Lex Luthor's niece and assistant Nasthalthia.
Fishburne's first Marvel credit comes from his voice acting as Silver Surfer in 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.' He then joined DC to play Daily Planet's Perry White in 'Justice League.' He made his DCEU debut in 'Man of Steel' and then returned for 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.' Fishburne later joined the MCU to play Bill Foster in 'Ant-Man and The Wasp.'
Brolin's first DC role was as the lead of 'Jonah Hex' in 2010. Moving to Marvel, he played Thanos, and also played Cable in 'Deadpool 2.'
Favreau directed and starred in 'Iron Man' as Happy Hogan. He appeared in various MCU films ever since as the character. Favreau had a small part as one of Bruce Wayne's assistants in 'Batman Forever.'
Remember when Manganiello entered the superhero movie world in 'Spider-Man' as bully Flash Thompson? Though he didn't return for the sequel, he was back for 'Spider-Man 3.' More recently, Manganiello came to DC to make an uncredited cameo as Slade Wilson AKA Deathstroke in 'Justice League.'
JK Simmons began his time in superhero movies in Sony's 'Spider-Man' trilogy as J. Jonah Jameson, the bad-tempered boss of the 'Daily Bugle.' After the trilogy ended, Simmons moved to DC to play Commissioner Jim Gordon in 'Justice League. However, Simmons has reprised his role as J. Jonah Jameson by playing an alternate version of the character in the MCU from 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' onward.
First appearing in 'Suicide Squad' as The Joker, he later returned in 'Zack Snyder's Justice League.' In 2022, Leto entered the MCU as the lead in 'Morbius.' All of these roles Leto played were heavily criticized by fans.
Marsden joined his first superhero movie in 2000 when he played Cyclops in 'X-Men.' He returned to play the role in the two sequels before temporarily moving to DC. Marsden then played Perry White's son Richard in 'Superman Returns.' He later reprised his role as Cyclops in the (for now) non-MCU 'X-Men: Days of Future Past.'
Elba played Roque in DC's 2010 'The Losers' movie before making his MCU debut as Heimdall in 2011's 'Thor.' Elba then appeared in a non-MCU movie as Moreau in 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,' but then returned as Heimdall in both 'Thor' sequels and 'Avengers: Infinity War' — where his character died. While Heimdall might be dead, his character appeared in 'Thor: Love and Thunder's post-credits scene. Elba also returned to DC in 2021 as Bloodsport in James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad.'
Hugo Weaving
Weaving starred in DC's 'V for Vendetta.' He later played Red Skull in 'Captain America: The First Avenger' but did not reprise the role during the character's appearances in 'Avengers: Endgame' or 'Marvel's What If...?'
You may know Halle Berry best for her portrayal as Storm in the 'X-Men' series. Before finishing the trilogy, she jumped to DC to play Catwoman -- another iconic comic book role (but a terrible movie).
Fred Tatasciore
Tatasciore voiced Jim Gordon's corrupt partner Arnold Flass in the animated films 'Batman: Year One,' Gorilla Grodd in 'Batman Ninja,' and Lex Luthor in 'JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time.' For Marvel, Tatasciore is most often cast as the Hulk in animated projects like 'Ultimate Avengers' and 'Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher.'
Kasumba has played Ayo of the Dora Milaje starting from 'Captain America: Civil War,' reappearing in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' and in both 'Black Panther' films. For DC, she played the Amazon warrior Acantha in 'Wonder Woman.'
Faran Tahir
In 2008, Tahir was in 'Iron Man' as Raza, the Ten Rings commander who was hired by Obadiah Stane to kill Tony Stark. More recently, Tahir voiced Ra's al Ghul in DC's 'Injustice.'
Doug Jones
Jones' first appearance in a DC film was in 'Batman Returns,' in a minor role as one of Penguin's henchmen, the Thin Clown. Years later, Jones he played the Silver Surfer in the 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' movie, though Laurence Fishburne voiced the character.
Hounsou played a lot of roles for both DC and Marvel, getting his start as Midnite in DC's 'Constantine.' Hounsou then moved to the MCU to play Korath in 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' He later returned to DC to voice King Ricou in 'Aquaman,' then played Korath again in 'Captain Marvel,' and most recently jumped back to DC to play The Wizard in 'Shazam!'
David Harbour
Harbour first entered DC with his portrayal of Dexter Tolliver in the 2016 'Suicide Squad.' He then went to the MCU as the Russian supersoldier Red Guardian in 'Black Widow.' He also appeared in the 2019 'Hellboy' movie reboot. However, while the character has appeared in DC crossovers, the character himself belongs to neither Marvel nor DC.
David Dastmalchian
Dastmalchian's first comic book role was as one of Joker's thugs in 'The Dark Knight.' He entered the MCU in 2015's 'Ant-Man' as one of Paul Rudd's sidekicks and reprised the role in the sequel. He returned to DC to play Abra Kadabra in the CW TV show 'The Flash' and was later cast in 'The Suicide Squad' as Polka-Dot Man.
Huston played a younger version of Stryker in 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.' He then joined the cast of 'Wonder Woman' to play the German General Ludendorff.
Though Brown hasn't physically appeared in either universe, he voiced Parallax in DC's 'Green Lantern.' Years later, he joined the cast of 'Thor: Ragnarok' as the voice of Surtur. Back in 1996, he voiced Sasquatch for an episode in 'The Incredible Hulk' TV series.
Ciarán Hinds
Hinds has been cast as a villain in both DC and Marvel movies. With Marvel, he played Mephisto in 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.' More recently, Hinds was the voice of Steppenwolf in 'Justice League,' later reprising the role in Zack Snyder's new cut of the film.
Chukwudi Iwuji
Iwuji made his DC debut as Clemson Murn in 'Peacemaker.' Iwuji will also join the MCU, where he'll play High Evolutionary, the main antagonist of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.'
Bale played one of the best Batmans in 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' in the eponymous role. Starting out with 'Batman Begins' in 2005, he returned for 'The Dark Knight' and 'The Dark Knight Rises' before retiring from the role. In 2022, Bale made his first appearance in a Marvel movie as Gorr the God Butcher in 'Thor: Love and Thunder.'
Pine played Steve Trevor in 'Wonder Woman' and 'Wonder Woman 1984,' even though his character died in the original film. Pine also provided the voice for Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.'
Evans is best known for his MCU superhero role as Captain America, but he played other comic book characters before then. Evans played Johnny Storm AKA Human Torch in the 'Fantastic Four' films. Then, he played Jensen in 'The Losers.'
In DC's 'Joker,' Henry played an Arkham clerk named Carl. Henry was then the voice of Miles Morales' father, Jefferson Davis, in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' He then fully appeared in the MCU as Phastos in 'Eternals.'
Brett Cullen
Cullen played Barton Blaze, the father of Johnny Blaze, in 'Ghost Rider.' He then switched to DC to play a congressman in 'The Dark Knight Rises' before playing Thomas Wayne in 'Joker' a few years later.
Mendelsohn played Daggett, the owner of a construction company Dagget Industries and later tried to take control of Wayne Enterprises with Bane's help in 'The Dark Knight Rises.' He joined the MCU a few years later as the Skrull Talos in 'Captain Marvel.' The following year, Mendelsohn played the character in a cameo in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' and he'll reprise the role in 2023 in 'Secret Invasion.'
Affleck first played a superhero in 2003's 'Daredevi'l as the blind lawyer Matt Murdock. Over a decade later, Affleck joined DC as the next Batman in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and cameoed in 'Suicide Squad.' Affleck later starred in both 'Justice League' and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League,' and he is set to return as Batman in 'The Flash' and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.'
In DC's 'Green Lantern,' Bassett played Dr. Amanda Waller. She then joined the MCU in 2018 as Black Panther's mother Ramonda. She has appeared in both 'Black Panther' films and 'Avengers: Endgame.'
In the 'X-Men' film franchise 'The New Mutants,' Braga played Cecilia Reyes, an agent of Essex Corp who recruits the main characters into the organization. More recently, she had a part in 'The Suicide Squad' as Sol Soria, the leader of the resistance in Corto Maltese.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje first appeared in 'Thor: The Dark World' where he played the Dark Elf named Algrim. He then played Killer Croc in 2016's 'Suicide Squad.'
In 2016, Beach played Slipknot in 'Suicide Squad.' More recently, he was in 'The New Mutants' movie as Dani Moonstar's father William Lonestar. His character was killed in both roles.
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2021 CZE Middle Distance Triathlon National Championships
Results: 2021 CZE Middle Distance Triathlon National Championships | Elite Men
Sázavou, Czech Republic • 28 Aug, 2021
Elite Men Elite Women
1 Matej Burian 2000 CZE 04:24:31 00:25:41 00:01:17 02:25:34 00:01:00 01:30:58
2 Jan Sneberger 1985 CZE 04:27:42 00:28:25 00:01:49 02:32:52 00:01:00 01:23:35
3 David Jilek 1987 CZE 04:37:23 00:29:21 00:01:18 02:34:28 00:01:33 01:30:41
4 Jan Francke 1984 CZE 04:40:20 00:27:12 00:01:33 02:36:34 00:00:52 01:34:07
5 Lukas Kynicky CZE 04:41:18 00:32:25 00:01:20 02:36:05 00:01:21 01:30:05
6 Petr Vesely CZE 04:41:37 00:28:12 00:01:42 02:40:00 00:01:09 01:30:31
7 Zbynek Kudrna 1980 CZE 04:41:43 00:34:21 00:02:36 02:34:44 00:01:16 01:28:44
8 Petr Vabrousek 1973 CZE 04:46:05 00:29:55 00:01:04 02:38:48 00:01:02 01:35:13
9 Martin Kleibl CZE 04:46:59 00:31:40 00:02:41 02:45:58 00:01:18 01:25:20
10 Jiri Kala CZE 04:48:41 00:31:42 00:02:18 02:40:16 00:00:55 01:33:28
11 Stanislav Cibulka 1981 CZE 04:51:32 00:31:46 00:01:58 02:39:33 00:02:30 01:35:44
12 Petr Karlik CZE 04:51:40 00:36:33 00:03:41 02:36:14 00:01:54 01:33:16
13 Daniel Jordan CZE 04:53:42 00:29:57 00:01:42 02:47:13 00:01:21 01:33:27
14 Marek Paral CZE 04:59:21 00:31:36 00:02:26 02:47:43 00:01:54 01:35:40
15 David Stangler CZE 05:01:50 00:32:45 00:04:11 02:44:56 00:02:19 01:37:38
Distances: Swim 1900 m; Bike 93 km; Run 21 km
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Drop::Drop():
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{
}

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uint8_t Drop::isActive()
{
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// strip
uint8_t Drop::isStarting(uint8_t stripNum)
{
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{
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Sefanaia "Sefa" Naivalu (born 7 January 1992) is an Australian rugby union professional player who currently plays as a centre or wing for the Queensland Reds in the international Super Rugby competition. He also represented Melbourne Rising in the inaugural National Rugby Championship. He has a 100 metre recorded time of 10.5seconds in 2011.

Career

Naivalu started out his rugby career with the Ovalau Rugby Club in his native Fiji before moving to Australia at the beginning of 2014 with the Rugby Plus Program. He joined the Box Hill Broncos who play in the local Dewar Shield in Victoria and made an immediate impact by becoming the leading try and point scorer in the competition which in turn saw his side reach the tournament's Grand Final.

These performance brought him to the attention of the newly formed Melbourne Rising who competed in the first ever National Rugby Championship in 2014. 5 tries in 5 appearances at the beginning of the season were enough to convince local Super Rugby franchise the Melbourne Rebels of his worth and he made history by becoming the first Rebel ever to be signed directly from a Dewar Shield side.

For the 2016 Rugby Championship, wallabies coach Michael Cheika called Sefa Naivalu for the 33 men squad in preparation for the test against South Africa and Argentina, although the player will not be eligible until September the 18th, one day after the match between the Wallabies and the Pumas.

On 22 March 2019, Naivalu would travel to France to sign for Top 14 side Stade Francais from the 2019-20 season after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Super Rugby statistics

References

External links

1992 births
Living people
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Rugby union centres
Expatriate rugby union players in Australia
Fijian expatriates in Australia
Melbourne Rising players
Melbourne Rebels players
People from Levuka
I-Taukei Fijian people
Australia international rugby union players
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As the first full week of March comes to a close, I have returned for the final round of app sales. Today's list is rather extensive for a Friday, in contrast to Wednesday's disappointment, so have some fun. There are definitely some goodies below, especially Baldur's Gate and Talon for Twitter.


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Not by Paul Alone: The Formation of the Catholic Epistle Collection and the Christian Canon
http://www.instapaper.com/e2?url=http://brianrenshaw.com/blog/2013/6/6/2013/6/6/not-by-paul-alone-the-formation-of-the-catholic-epistle-collection-and-the-christian-canon&title=Not%20By%20Paul%20Alone
I just started reading Not by Paul Alone: The Formation of the Catholic Epistle Collection and the Christian Canon by David Nienhuis. This is a slight revision of his doctoral thesis under Francis Watson at the University of Aberdeen. It is not a new book (2007) but I had not come across it during my James exegesis class. The book proposes an interesting thesis. Nienhuis argues that "the final form of the Catholic Epistles collection was the result of intentional design on the part of the canonizing community in hopes that it might perform a particular canonical function."[1] But he also goes one step further in that he is arguing that James was "actually composed with this particular canonical function in mind" and it "was written with the nascent apostolic letter collection in view, in order that it might forge together a discrete collection on non-Pauline letters, one shaped according to a particular logic of apostolic authority (that is,"not by Paul alone") in order to perform a particular function in the larger Christian canon."[2] In other words the letter of James is a canon conscience document, pseudipigraphly written in the second century.[3]
After reading Richard Bauckham's argument for the letter of James being written by the brother of Jesus[4] Nienhuis' argument of a late second century date seems far-fetched. But after reading the forward of Francis Watson I have decided that this argument may be plausible and needs to be examined.
Watson says:
As a supervisor of this thesis, I would like to put it on record that its starting-point was an interest in intertextual relationships within the Catholic Epistles collection, which long predated the development of the historical hypothesis. There was even an initial prejudice against the assumption that literary relationships were susceptible to historical explanations. If the historical hypothesis eventually took over the entire project, this was because it proved so unexpectedly cogent and illuminating–both to its author and its supervisor. This was genuinely a piece of research, and the outcome was neither foreseen nor foreseeable at the outset.
Some initial question I have are how do you address James 1:1 and its claim to be written to the twelve tribes of the dispersion? Bauckham gives a convincing argument that it was James writing for Jerusalem to the surrounding communities. Also, many (all?) of the allusions to Jesus' teaching are are not quoted from the Gospels themselves but seem to be allusions to a Jesus tradition. If it were written in the late second century (after the Gospels were "functioning canonically for many Christians by the end of the second century"[5]) then why is there not any direct use of them? If this is a novel thesis, what historical evidence is there for this argument?
I hope to post some of my thoughts on here as I go through this book in the next couple weeks.
He notes that he follows Robert Wall's approach to the Catholic Epistles closely ↩
Nienhuis, David R. Not By Paul Alone: The Formation of the Catholic Epistle Collection and Christian Canon. Baylor University Press, 2007, 5. ↩
He makes a similar statement about 2 Peter saying, "2 Peter is not simply a pseudepigraph, but a canonically motivated pseudepigraph. ↩
Bauckham, Richard. James: Wisdom of James, Disciple of Jesus the Sage. New Testament Readings. London ; New York: Routledge, 1999, 11–28. ↩
Nienhuis, 6 ↩


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1. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Low-Level Light Therapy – MeSH – NCBI. 2016. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/?term=photobiomodulation. Accessed February 25, 2016.
2. Anders J, Lanzafame R, Arany P. Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy Versus Photobiomodulation Therapy. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 2015;33(4):183-184. doi:10.1089/pho.2015.9848.
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