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Posting Title: Statistician, P4 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: STATISTICIAN
Department/Office: Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Duty Station: SANTIAGO
Job Opening Number: 20-Statistics-ECLAC-129613-J-Santiago (R)
This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of 6 months.This position is located in the Economic and Environmental Statistics Unit. The Statistician reports to the Director of the Statistics Division.
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information.
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Statistics Division, the Statistician will be responsible for the following duties:
•Initiates and co-ordinates the development of appropriate methods for obtaining relevant economic data.
•Ensure the quality of collected data for accuracy, consistency, timeliness and comparability.
•Plans and conducts analytical programmes of work in national accounts, external sector and other economic statistics. This may include: identifying projects, conducting analysis and participating in technical advisory activities for national capacity building.
•Supervises and contributes to the development of relevant databases, web publishing tools and other software for collection, storage and distribution of statistical data.
•Undertakes methodological research with regard to standards on concepts, definitions and classifications to assist countries and other constituents in strengthening their statistical development in national accounts and other macroeconomic topics.
•Gives following-up to the methodological revision process of the system of national accounts and other manuals of methods of macroeconomic statistics related.
•Develops new or improved statistical methods and quantitative models for analyses and projections.
•Plans and co-ordinates seminars, workshops, expert meetings, etc.
•Plans, organizes, manages and supervises the work of the section assigned.
•PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of statistical programmes to analyze and evaluate complex data. Knowledge of macroeconomic statistics (national accounts, balance of payments and price indices) is required. Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches with respect to statistical development. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
•TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required.
Experience working with national accounts at national level is required.
Experience using guidelines and international standards on national accounts and price indexes is required.
Experience in working with macroeconomic statistics of Latin America and the Caribbean countries is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Spanish and knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
NOTE: ''Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and ''Knowledge of'' equals a rating of ''confident'' in two of the four areas.
Applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their PHPs. Short-listed applicants might be contact by the Hiring Manager for further assessment.
- This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of 6 months.
- A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade.
- A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff member who holds an appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional category up to and including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other requirements for the position. In its resolution 66/234, the General Assembly further "stressed that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that temporary occupation of such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January 2013…" Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified.
- A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to section 5.7 below and staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories.
- A staff member holding a temporary appointment who is recruited in the Professional and above categories, on a temporary appointment, and placed on a position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current position within six months of the end of his/her current service. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments.
- Upon separation from service, including, but not limited to, expiration or termination of, or resignation from, a fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, a former staff member will be ineligible for re-employment on the basis of a temporary appointment for a period of 31 days following the separation. In the case of separation from service on retirement, a former staff member will be ineligible for re-employment for a period of three months following the separation. This equally applies, mutatis mutandis, with respect to a former or current staff member who has held or holds an appointment in another entity applying the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and who applies for a temporary position with the Secretariat.
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
- The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
- For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For more details on the administration of temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing staff appointments can be viewed at: http://www.un.org/hr_handbook/English Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.
This post is funded with extrabudgetary resources; thus, extension of appointment will be subject to availability of funds.

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Daily World News Digest, 29 January 2016
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Dispute over official figures from "Dirty War" draws ire in Argentina
El País carried a story on 28 January saying that one the latest controversies in Argentina is the exact number of victims who actually disappeared during the military's so-called "Dirty War." "In Argentina, 30,000 people didn't go missing. That figure was negotiated on a bargaining table," said Dario Lopérfido, a close aide to Macri – the new conservative President. Lopérfido said that the figure is closer to 9,000. Estela de Carlotto, one of the directors of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo said she is upset by all the questioning. "We are still receiving complaints about grandchildren who were born in captivity because more people are willing to come forward and tell the truth", she said. http://bit.ly/1WR85Db
24 die after Iraqi Kurdish refugees' boat sinks off Greek Island
The New York Times reported on 28 January that at least…
US notes missing in Sri Lanka at UNSC Arria meeting
Colombo Gazette, a daily from Sri Lanka, reported today that the US discussed the issue of missing persons in Sri Lanka during a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the Global Challenge of Accounting for Missing Persons. The Permanent Representative of the US to the UN, Samantha Power, spoke about her visit to Sri Lanka and the missing persons issue. She said that in recent months, she had the opportunity to visit two countries afflicted by huge numbers of missing and disappeared: Sri Lanka and Mexico. She said that relatives of victims in both Mexico and Sri Lanka spoke of how disappearances upended virtually every aspect of their lives. http://bit.ly/1ZUBLzi
Impunity follows disappearances in Mexico, says Sister Consuelo at Arria meeting
Proceso, a magazine from Mexico, carried a story on 27 January saying that recently awarded human rights activist, Sister Consuelo…
A Cornerstone of Peacebuilding – Addressing the Issue of Missing and Disappeared Persons
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28 January 2016: The cross-cutting global challenge of accounting for missing and disappeared persons can be addressed effectively through a coherent international policy, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein told at briefing for senior diplomats at the United Nations in New York today.
The issue of missing persons and enforced disappearances is linked to international peace and security, he said. "Appropriate legislation and adequate frameworks are needed for processes to account for the missing. Mechanisms to clarify the fate of missing persons need to be transparent and depoliticised, and the needs of the missing should be at the center of any action, including families of the missing."
The briefing on accounting for missing persons from conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, migration and other involuntary causes was organized by the International Commission on Missing Persons and hosted by the…
Bones of 86 Turkish Cypriots found
Cyprus Mail issued a news on 26 January saying that experts have found the remains of 86 Turkish Cypriot civilians buried in a mass grave at the village of Santalaris in Turkish occupied Famagusta. The victims were from the villages of Santalaris, Maratha, and Aloda, inhabited entirely by Turkish Cypriots, which were located next to each other in the Famagusta district. According to the Committee on missing persons, teams of experts were digging in seven locations in the North and one in the Republic. http://bit.ly/1RMUygx
Missing and disappeared persons most likely dead says Sri Lanka prime minister
The Tamil Guardian reported on 26 January that those that surrendered at the end of the war and are still missing in Sri Lanka are 'most probably dead' said Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickrememsinghe. When asked about the fate of missing persons and those that surrendered…
Police forces discover new mass grave in western Iraq
Press TV, Iranian broadcasting service, carried a story today saying that Iraqi police have found a new mass grave in the western province of Anbar, containing the remains of scores of people believed to have been executed by Takfiri Daesh militants. The source said the mass grave is thought to contain the remains of as many as 50 civilians and soldiers killed by Daesh on 28 December. Many of the bodies bear signs of torture or other violence, including bullet wounds, and some have even been dismembered and decapitated. The discovery came more than a week after Iraqi Kurdish fighters found a mass grave in the country's northwestern town of Sinjar. http://bit.ly/1ZPxmO4
Sri Lanka Missing Persons Panel seeks extension of mandate
The Indian Express reported today that the Sri Lankan Missing Persons' Commission headed by retired Justice Maxwell Paranagama, has requested the…
Sri Lanka: Fulfill Rights Council call for justice
Human Rights Watch issued a statement today saying that the Sri Lankan government should fulfill its commitments to the United Nations Human Rights Council by ensuring that foreign judges and prosecutors play a significant role in the mandated accountability mechanism for wartime abuses. Human Rights Council member should make clear that foreign participation in a war crimes tribunal was already decided by the council and is not subject to renegotiation. In line with its commitments, the government should be implementing its plans for a war crimes tribunal with international participation, a Commission for Truth, Justice, Reconciliation, and Non-recurrence, and an Office on Missing Persons. Progress on those commitments has been slow and not wholly transparent. http://bit.ly/1ntp4Qh
Missing Hong Kong publishers: Wife of Lee Bo says she reunited with her husband
The Independent reported on 24 January that the wife of one of the…
Sri Lanka president wants "internal" war crimes court
The BBC reported on 21 January that the president of Sri Lanka has said foreign judges and prosecutors should not be involved in an investigation into allegations of war crimes. President Maithripala Sirisena said the country did not need to "import" specialists. Both the army and the Tamil Tiger rebels are accused of atrocities in the civil war that ended in 2009. The government previously backed a UN resolution calling for a war crimes court supported by foreign judges. The president also dismissed reports from the advocacy group Freedom from Torture that people in detention were still being tortured. http://bbc.in/1WzZZPk
Three Al Jazeera journalists kidnapped in Yemen
Doha News, a daily news website, reported today that three members of an Al Jazeera Arabic news crew have been kidnapped in Yemen, the news channel said in a statement last night as it called for…
Czech Republic Donation to ICMP
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21 January 2015: The Czech Republic has donated 15,000 Euros to support ICMP's Western Balkans program. The donation was confirmed by Czech Ambassador Jakub Skalnik during a meeting this morning with the Head of ICMP's Western Balkans program, Matthew Holliday.
"This contribution will have a practical impact on our work, as activities within ICMP's Western Balkans program, including civil society engagement, forensic operations and DNA testing and matching, are scheduled through 2019 and securing funding for these activities is essential," Matthew Holliday said.
Ambassador Skalnik described the donation as "an expression of the Czech Republic's continued commitment to the work of accounting for the missing from the conflict in the Western Balkans and the solidarity of the people of the Czech Republic with the people of the region."
Mexico: More than 6,000 children disappeared
Prensa Latina reported on 20 January that more than six thousand children and adolescents are disappeared in Mexico, said today the representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Jesus Peña. The diplomat appeared before the Senate and stated that 30 percent of persons who disappeared between 2006 and 2014 in Mexico are minors or adolescents. Ismael Eslava, the first visitor of the National Commission of Human rights, urged to discuss in the general law in the Senate. He says it is necessary to give priority to the search of minors and adolescents, and to write a penal type of sanction that aggravates the punishment when the missing person is younger than 18. http://bit.ly/1ZDA2OG
Guatemala: Judge to investigate military for disappearances of indigenous people
The Latin Correspondent carried a story on 20 January saying that a Guatemalan judge has re-opened proceedings against 11 retired…
UN report: Islamic State has held 3,500 people as slaves in Iraq
CNBC carried a story today saying that an estimated 3,500 people, mainly women and children, are being held as slaves in Iraq by Islamic State militants, the UN said on Tuesday. The Islamist group, which also controls large parts of Syria, is responsible for acts that may "amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and possibly genocide", particularly against minorities, a report said. Iraqi security forces and allied groups including Kurdish Peshmerga fighters have also killed and abducted civilians, it said. Between 800 and 900 children in Mosul had been abducted for military and religious training. Report says the intent of the Islamic State was clear – international crime of genocide against Yazidi people. http://cnb.cx/1OvVrq0
Family of missing Srinagar chemist accepts his death after 14 years
Hindustan Times reported today that for the first time in 25 years, a family…
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"We are preparing the ground for a process of finding #missingpersons that is in line with the #RuleofLaw and will lead to #accountability" Lena Alhusseini, ICMP's Syria/MENA Program head, says in this @newint article on efforts to find Syria's missing. https://t.co/hwY7T5FDPo
If you understand B/C/S, watch ICMP #Forensic Coordinator D. Sarzinski discuss science & his work in #Colombia in this video, from the BiH event European Researchers' Night. The #braindate theme is 'Discover the Undiscovered.' https://t.co/FbwpvK2c98
#Job: We are hiring a remote #Researcher / #Moderator for our #Syria / #MENA Program. More info available at: https://t.co/28xVtYfVEo
In a @newint look at work to find #Syria's #missingpersons, @JanPeterWestad notes that the work of the families and their supporters – including ICMP - provides testimony to help locate loved ones and prepare for future legal challenges. #RuleofLaw https://t.co/hwY7T5o2qO
#Job: We are hiring a Director of Corporate Services based in The Hague, #Netherlands. More info available at: https://t.co/NCQvIjlMN1
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HANOI, Vietnam The World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN 2018 will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam from Sept 11-13, the event's organising committee said on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.
WEF on ASEAN 2018 will feature entrepreneurship and the fourth industrial revolution, with the expected participation of ASEAN's political, business, academic and civil society leaders, as well as 100 start-ups which represent the very best of the region's dynamism and entrepreneurship.
The meeting will address strategic issues of national and regional significance under three thematic pillars, namely entrepreneurship to craft new approaches to regional and global governance, entrepreneurship to drive economic and business dynamism, and entrepreneurship to shape social inclusion.
In ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), the labour force is forecast to expand by 11,000 workers every day for the next 15 years. And yet, industrial robots now out-compete low-skilled manufacturing labour; artificial intelligence threatens ASEAN's service jobs; and self-driving vehicles are already at work in Southeast Asia, according to the WEF.
Established in 1971 as a non-profit foundation and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the WEF is committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.


Ellis, K. (2006) Rehabilitating 1990s Australian national cinema. Senses of Cinema (Australian Cinema), 39 .
Several theorists have noticed the prevalence of disability in Australian national cinema during the 1990s and its symbolic value. (1) However, few have proceeded from a minority group standpoint, that views disability as a viable identity, or indeed a minority group. Perhaps this is because, when it comes to the Australian media, producers are encouraged not to view people with disability as a discrete group. Indeed, the Australian Press Council has argued that "people with disabilities are most empowered when they are treated as fully participating members of the wider community" (2). Yet the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 stipulates indirect discrimination to demonstrate that expecting people with disability to participate as non-disabled without any special consideration can amount to discrimination.


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This first issue I'm sharing some of my favorite articles on making the case for growth and why growth is not just a "nice to have," it's a "do or die" if you want your company to succeed.
So, without further ado, enjoy! And let me know what you think--about the articles I share, topics you want me to discuss in the future, anything. If you know me, you know I'm a continuous improvement zealot. I want feedback, and lots of it.
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Over the last decade the term "hack" has gone from being a dirty word for a inelegant solution to the latest trend in business strategy. This article taps into precisely how growth hacking has taken over the marketing industry, and why you need to know about it.
No sane man will be surprised by this. And I doubt any women will be surprised by this. But still, it's nice to have a study to back up the fact that women are unstoppable, in business and otherwise.


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Velma Lakes in Desolation Wilderness, photo by Elizabeth Carmel
26 Apr Sizing Up Tahoe's Wilds
Posted at 10:51h in Best of Tahoe 2018 | Environment | Features | Outdoors	|	Written by Kyle Magin 0 Comments
The Lake Tahoe region is home to five spectacular wilderness areas
Identifying the dizzying array of federal public land in the United States can be difficult.
You may think you know what a national park looks like—snapshots of the dawn of creation, like Yosemite's towering granite monoliths or the bulbous glaciers of Mt. Rainier. But there are also national park units in megalopolises like San Diego and Washington, D.C., walkable from laundromats and bus stops.
A national forest may conjure images of ridgeline after ridgeline of pines, or winding roads overhung by broadleaf forests back East. Again, though, you'll find a national forest plot—demarcated by a little yellow sign nailed to a tree with the Yogi Bear–font national forest logo—on an empty lot about 40 yards away from a Subway sandwich shop in Incline Village, flanked on either side by a house and hospital.
The list gets fuzzier after that, as there's no encompassing description for Bureau of Land Management parcels, national wildlife refuges, national lakeshores and national seashores.
One federal designation you can clearly understand, however, is that of the wilderness area. That's in part because Howard Zahinser, who authored the bill President Lyndon B. Johnson famously signed into law, made it clear in his introduction about what wilderness actually is:
"A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain."
Wildernesses are generally roadless tracts of land, devoid of settlements larger than a few undeveloped campsites in close proximity to one another. There are five in the immediate vicinity of Lake Tahoe—Mt. Rose, Granite Chief, Desolation, Mokelumne and Carson-Iceberg. They provide quiet seclusion, a place to take in sunrises at 10,000 feet, to admire boulder-rimmed lakes and to enjoy mountainsides filled with wildflowers. They're a refuge from motors and "cabins" with plasma-screen TVs lighting up the forest around them at night. They are fantastic places to climb, fish, hike, backpack, horseback ride, ski, snowboard and trail run.
From the time Johnson put pen to paper on September 3, 1964—about five months after Zahinser died and about eight years after the bill was first proposed—wilderness areas have sealed off parts of Tahoe from the intrusions of man's permanent developments. Let's find out more about them.
Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, photo by Ryan Salm
Carson-Iceberg Wilderness
Just as the original Wilderness Act in 1964 faced fierce opposition from the usual suspects in the West—timbermen, real estate developers, ranchers who wanted unfettered grazing, and energy developers with hopes of using the land for oil derricks and mines—so, too, did the California Wilderness Act of 1984.
A piece of federal legislation backed by Phillip Burton (D-San Francisco), the Wilderness Act set aside about 1.8 million acres of new wilderness in California, including Carson-Iceberg, which is named for early explorer Kit Carson and a unique granite outcropping on its southern side that resembles an iceberg.
Opposing Burton in Congress was Norman D. Shumway (R-Stockton), who at the time represented a district that included most of the region around Lake Tahoe. Shumway, an ardent conservative, put up an extensive fight against Burton until Burton's death in 1983, and then against his successors who favored the legislation.
"Excessive preservation is not conservation. It is a trendy fantasy that public lands are sacred only to the extent they escape human beings," Shumway told the New York Times in September 1984, shortly before the bill went to a vote. While Shumway lost his fight against the bill—Ronald Reagan signed it into law over the objections of his fellow California Republicans—his wrangling did produce a bit of compromise, wherein limited livestock grazing is permitted inside parts of Carson-Iceberg.
Today the wilderness is a favorite of equestrians, who ride along wildflower-lined trails crisscrossed with creeks.
The Lowdown
Location: Southeast of Lake Tahoe, south of Ebbetts Pass and north of Sonora Pass. Split evenly between the Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe national forests.
Established: As part of the California Wilderness Act of 1984.
Acreage: 161,000
Recreation opportunities: Backpacking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding.
Permits: Overnight permits are required, but available for free on a no-quota system. Contact the Stanislaus National Forest at (209) 965-3434 for permits on the western side of the wilderness, and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest at (775) 882-2766 for permits on eastern side.
Eagle Lake in Desolation Wilderness, photo by Mike Mullen
Desolation Wilderness
The Sierra Nevada isn't short on bizarre place names—Angels Camp shares the range with Hell Hole Reservoir, You Bet and Cool. But few instantly evoke as much soul-alerting dread as Desolation Wilderness, a glorious jumble of granite boulders, craggy peaks and turquoise lakes set just southwest of Emerald Bay.
"The vast expanses of open granite do give that area a desolate look, so I can imagine early visitors feeling that Desolation was a fitting name," says San Francisco–based photographer Mike Mullen, a Tahoe native who visited and photographed all 89 named lakes in wilderness area for his 2016 photobook, The Lakes of Desolation Wilderness. "For me, the name could not be more inappropriate as I find time spent in Desolation to be immensely restorative, inspiring and energizing."
The trick to really enjoying Desolation is to backpack in as far as humanly possible to escape, well, other humans. Gigantic old-growth trees, too far apart to have been worth the trouble of old timber barons, still grow in the expanse and draw a hearty helping of visitors in the summer months. Situated beneath the Crystal Range—in reality, a Sierra Nevada subrange—Desolation invites explorers to get lost on multiday trips into its depths.
"I always joke that my favorite lake is the last one I have visited," Mullen says. "All of them, the 89 named lakes I photographed, and the numerous unnamed lakes I visited in the course of my two-year project to photograph all the named lakes in the wilderness area, are unique and special in their own ways.
"That being said, a few do stand out. Lake of the Woods is at once extremely comfortable and spectacular. It is fairly large and has nice forested shores with a killer view of the open granite expanses of the Crystal Range."
Location: Southwest of Lake Tahoe, north of U.S. Route 50 and south of Meeks Bay. Split between the Eldorado National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Established: Formally in 1969, though special federal protections began in 1931 with the designation of the Desolation Valley Primitive Area.
Acreage: 63,960
Recreation opportunities: Backpacking, fishing, hiking, paddleboarding, skiing and snowboarding.
Permits: Due to its popularity, access to Desolation Wilderness is tightly controlled via a quota system. Overnight permits are required throughout the wilderness area, and day-use permits are required in most of it. Most permits are available on a reservation basis, though a few are available first-come, first-serve. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance via the recreation.gov website, or by phone at (530) 664-6048, (530) 543-2674 or (530) 543-2600.
National Geographic Bowl in Granite Chief Wilderness, photo by Ryan Salm
Granite Chief Wilderness
It's easy to lay eyes on Granite Chief Wilderness. Just look west from the highest points in Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows on your next ski trip. That rocky, snow-covered playground is Granite Chief, a backcountry paradise for skiers and snowboarders.
Accessing the terrain come winter is not so easy, however. With closed boundaries from the ski resorts to the wilderness, skiers and snowboarders are forced into comically long approaches from Barker Pass, some 10 miles from the entry into the area. Snowmobiles—forbidden in the wilderness, but permitted up to its borders—provide quicker access to an array of backcountry terrain where you aren't likely to spot another soul. Favorite drop-in zones include National Geographic Bowl and Mount Mildred.
Granite Chief from the Sierra Crest, photo by Sylas Wright
Come summer, the wilderness is comparatively alive with visitors, who trek in along the Pacific Crest Trail and enjoy big granite (what else?) bowls and a clear shot of stunning terrain between Sugar Bowl and Squaw Valley.
Location: West of Lake Tahoe, entirely within the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation opportunities: Backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking, skiing and snowboarding.
Permits: Not required.
Mt. Rose Wilderness, photos by Sylas Wright
Mt. Rose Wilderness
Mt. Rose is one of Western Nevada's most dominant physical features, clearly visible from Lake Tahoe, Reno, Washoe Valley and Geiger Grade. As the tallest mountain in the Carson Range, Mt. Rose is the namesake for everything from ski areas to highways and subdivisions.
The wilderness was designated in 1989—again, over the objections of the local legislator, this time Barbara Vuconovich (R-Reno)—and today is considered something of a mecca for trail running. With access points from Reno and the unincorporated residential area of Galena, as well as from the summit of the Mt. Rose Highway, there are multiple approaches to hike or run to the 10,776-foot peak. With lots of exposed terrain, be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Twisted lodgepole pines on Mt. Rose, photo by Sylas Wright
"The best part of running in the Mt. Rose Wilderness is that you can easily traverse big, long, steep climbs that lead to amazing views," says Noah Reynolds, a manager at the Reno Running Company. "The terrain is varied and has a lot to offer, from soft-packed trail to loose talus slopes and everything in between."
While most people hike the mountain from the Mt. Rose summit trail—a 10-mile out-and-back with nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain—others, like Reynolds, prefer a more challenging run to the top. Starting from the Galena Creek Visitor Center, runners or hikers can take on a 12.2-mile loop to the top, gaining 4,616 feet in a version of "fun" that may not be for everyone.
"The long, steep, and rugged route to the top of Rose provides a nice challenge, plenty of elevation gain, and excellent views," Reynolds says.
Location: North of Lake Tahoe, west of the Mt. Rose Highway. Split between the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Established: As part of the Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989.
Recreation opportunities: Backpacking, hiking, skiing and snowboarding.
The view from Round Top Peak in Mokelumne Wilderness, photo by David Braun
Mokelumne Wilderness
There are few finer stretches of trail for wildflower-spotting in the Sierra than the 2.6 miles between Carson Pass (California State Route 88) and Lake Winnemucca in the Mokelumne Wilderness.
From the scarlet-orange of giant Indian paintbrush to the cool lavender of lupine and the bright yellow of mule's ears, Mokelumne Wilderness is a feast for the eyes. Pack the camera for the trip toward Winnemucca and, if the weather is warm, pack a swimsuit, too. The lake is always sub-Tahoe cold, but it's refreshing.
Raymond Lake, photo by Sylas Wright
For those looking to trek farther, keep south on the trail another 3-plus miles to Fourth of July Lake, a spectacular alpine oasis surrounded on three sides by towering granite peaks.
In the winter, snowshoe or skin your way to the summit of Round Top Peak for majestic views and wide-open turns.
Location: South of Lake Tahoe, south of Carson Pass and north of Ebbetts Pass. Split between the Eldorado, Stanislaus and Toiyabe national forests.
Established: As part of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Greatly expanded in the California Wilderness Act of 1984.
Recreation opportunities: Backpacking, camping, hiking, horseback riding.
Permits: Overnight permits are required. Due to its popularity, permits are only available at the Carson Pass information station during the summer. Call the Amador Ranger District at (209) 295-4251 and the Carson Pass information station at (209) 258-8606 for details.
No matter how you access Tahoe's adjacent wildernesses—and what you do there—do so with the leave-no-trace principles in mind. Bury your excrement, try not to trample meadows, don't cut trail, don't feed the wildlife and leave the flowers.
Bring a camera and you can take it all home with you—the vistas representing the vision of Howard Zahinser and the wilderness advocates who came before and after him, and everything those views hold. Enjoy the trails.
Kyle Magin is a San Diego-based writer and editor and former editor of Tahoe Quarterly. His favorite wilderness is Mt. Rose for its enormous views of Lake Tahoe.


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GeoLog | Extraordinary iridescent clouds inspire Munch's 'The Scream' - GeoLog
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Extraordinary iridescent clouds inspire Munch's 'The Scream'
Hazel Gibson	April 26, 2017	Atmospheric Sciences, EGU GA 2017, General Assembly, Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology, News, Sessions, Webstream 3 Comments
Are the lurid colours and tremulous lines of Munch's 'The Scream', caused by strange and rarer nacreous clouds? L: Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' 1893. R: Mother-of-pearl or nacreous clouds. Credit: Svein Fikke.
Edvard Munch's series of paintings and sketches 'The Scream' are some of the most famous works by a Norwegian artist, instantly recognisable and reproduced the world over. But what was the inspiration behind this striking piece of art?
The lurid colours and tremulous lines have long been thought to represent Munch's unstable state of mind; a moment of terror caught in shocking technicolour. At the same time, scientists have recently identified the connection between the great works of artists such as William Turner and the red and orange sunsets which can be a result of the global impact of volcanic aerosols. However, research presented this week at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna by atmospheric scientists in Oslo Norway, suggests that the painting might show us evidence of something much stranger, and rarer – nacreous clouds.
Nacreous or mother-of-pearl clouds, are an extremely rare form of cloud created 20-30km above sea level – in the polar stratosphere when the air is extremely cold (between -80 and -85 degrees centigrade) and exceptionally humid,. So far observed mostly in the Scandinavian countries, these clouds are formed of microscopic and uniform particles of ice, orientated into thin clouds. When the sun is below the horizon (before sunrise or after sunset), these clouds are illuminated in a surprisingly vibrant way blazing across the sky in swathes of red, green, blue and silver. They have a distinctive wavy structure as the clouds are formed in the lee-waves behind mountains.
In 2014, these clouds were seen again over the skies of Oslo and given their extreme colouration and unexpected appearance, a photographer, Svein Fikke, immediately thought of Munch's work. This perceived similarity between the mother of pearl clouds and the striking clouds and sense of tension in the painting is only reinforced when reading Munch's writings about his experiences on the day that inspired the painting.
"I went along the road with two friends – the sun set
I felt like a breath of sadness –
– The sky suddenly became bloodish red
I stopped, leant against the fence, tired to death – watched over the
Flaming clouds as blood and sword
The city – the blue-black fjord and the city
– My friends went away – I stood there shivering from dread – and
I felt this big, infinite scream through nature"
Edvard Munch's Diary Notes 1890-1892 (Tøjner and Gundersen, 2013)
Scientists have, in the past, used artworks to infer environmental conditions; from paintings of the 'frost fairs' held on the River Thames that show the gradual environmental change in Europe, to the discovery that several artists depict the influence of volcanic aerosols on global atmosphere in their paintings.
In a study conducted in 2007 (and 2014), scientists found that the visible impact that volcanic aerosols have on the atmosphere has in fact been recorded in the works of many of the great masters – particularly William Turner (Zerefos et al, 2007)). Several of Turner's paintings depict sunsets with a distinct red/orange hue, distinct from his usual work of other years. This was correlated with significant volcanic eruptions in the same time period and the researchers found that these reddish paintings were all created in the years of, or immediately following, a major eruption (shown in the graph below).
Graph to show the relationship between colour and volcanic aerosols (a)The mean annual value of R/G measured on 327 paintings. (b)The percentage increase from minimum R/G value shown in (a). (c)The corresponding Dust Veil Index (DVI). The numbered picks correspond to different eruptions as follows: 1. 1642 (Awu, Indonesia-1641), 2. 1661 (Katla, Iceland-1660), 3. 1680 (Tongkoko and Krakatau, Indonesia-1680), 4. 1784 (Laki, Iceland-1783), 5. 1816 (Tambora, Indonesia-1815), 6. 1831 (Babuyan, Philippines-1831), 7. 1835 (Coseguina, Nicaragua-1835). 8. 1883 (Krakatau, Indonesia-1883). From Zerefos et al (2007).
For many years 'The Scream' was thought to also show the influence of a volcanic eruption, most likely the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 (described here by Volcanologist David Pyle), but whereas volcanic skies tend to tint the whole sky a red/orange, the skies in the scream have a distinct pattern, only seen in these extremely rare nacreous clouds.
How rare are they? Well, researcher Dr Helene Muri, a researcher based at the University of Oslo, who presented the research at the press conference, said that in her lifetime living mostly in Norway as an atmospheric researcher she has only seen them once. And what about Munch's feeling of dread and 'breath of sadness'?
Well, having a glowing swathe of iridescent petrol coloured clouds flare into bright relief after sunset, only for them to disappear 30 minutes later would be pretty shocking for any of us, even in our modern days of fluorescent streetlamps and light polluted skies.
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SZA Launches Second Collection with Crocs Inspired by Y2K Fashion: 'Comfortable and Cute'
Michelle Lee
December 1, 2022, 12:45 p.m. ·3 min read
SZA for her second collaboration with Crocs, which launches tomorrow. Talked the collection, her style and SNL Performance. Credit: Breyona Holt; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pB1js8amvJgSTS5k4vsqcevM_cKFwFtf
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SZA loves comfort. "It's my main vibe," she tells PEOPLE. Enter: Crocs. The Grammy winner previously teamed up with the uber-popular footwear brand on a clog and slide — and now she's back with two new pairs that hit different (we had to) in the cozywear department.
For the launch, SZA spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about the latest collaboration, when she feels the most confident and how she's stepping into her new era.
This time around, the "Good Days" singer reimagined two of the brand's quintessential silhouettes – the Classic Cozzzy Sandal ($80) and the Classic Crush Clog ($75) – with an early aughts touch.
Each is covered in a retro denim print and can be leveled up with Crocs' star accessory – quirky Y2K-inspired Jibbitz charms including a flip phone, floppy disk, puka shells and macaroni pasta, SZA's favorite. "I just wanted to add [ones] that are quirky, but still me," she says.
"Crocs is super-versatile. I can be comfortable and be cute at the same time," says SZA, who admits she wears her pairs "at all times and anywhere" and also confesses that if she ever attends the Grammys again, she plans to "wear pajamas and Crocs."
Starting Dec. 1, fans can enter a chance to win a pair by texting 812-SZA-CROC (winners will be notified on Dec. 5) or can enter an online drawing on crocs.com from Dec. 6 through Dec. 8.
SZA says her style emulates "deep Brooklyn normcore" — layered with sexiness. Yet what really inspires her outfits is the energy she feels in the moment, "then everything else follows suit. It just answers itself," she says.
Listening to her intuition is what makes her feel most confident, whether she's in her "cozy bag" or transforming herself into a completely different character.
To young girls and women striving to express their unapologetic selves, SZA says, "In general [it's about] not doing what people tell you to do and just following your heart, even if it feels wrong in terms of disappointing people or making alternative decisions."
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Alongside her return with Crocs, the Oscar nominee has much to look forward to before the year wraps.
On Dec. 3 she'll make her comeback to Saturday Night Live, where she'll take the stage in a "very New York" outfit (with nods to Jerry Seinfeld) for a performance inspired by her latest music video.
She's also preparing for the release of her highly-anticipated album S.O.S., which will mark her first full album drop in five years.
"The sound is a little bit of literally everything. It's a little angry as an overview, but some of it is really beautiful and soft and heartfelt. It's about heartbreak, it's about being lost, it's about being pissed," teases SZA.
Sonically, the album represents the genre range she desires to achieve as an artist who doesn't want to be "boxed into anything."
Lyrically, SZA says S.O.S. is a "wordy" tracklist with "definitely a lot of yelling." But, she can't predict exactly which line will be the latest "SZAlation" (lyrics or quotes from the singer-songwriter that fans have turned into viral pop culture revelations) to take off on social media. "There's too many, actually. You have to see."
Related: Keke Palmer to Host 'Saturday Night Live' with SZA as Musical Guest: 'The Stage Awaits'
With a new year approaching, SZA wants to embark on a "new start in every way."
"It's my first album in five years, so I'm ready to be a different person and step into this new part of my life," she explains. "Really exemplify who this character is and get to know myself better while everyone else gets to know me live at the same time."
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Clare Lamontagne Named Dean of Health Sciences at HCC
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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College recently welcomed Clare Lamontagne as its new dean of Health Sciences. Lamontagne, a registered nurse who holds a Ph.D. in nursing, brings 40 years of experience to HCC as a nursing educator, administrator, clinician, and consultant.
For the past seven years, she has been a member of the full-time nursing faculty at UMass Amherst, having also served there as director of the undergraduate nursing program. She began her career in 1978 as a charge nurse at Ludlow Hospital after earning her associate degree in nursing from Springfield Technical Community College, where she worked as a member of the nursing faculty from 1988 to 2011.
"I really value community-college education," Lamontagne said. "It's where I started, and I felt like it was time to go full-circle and come back to a community-college setting."
Lamontagne started at HCC July 9 and maintains a second-floor office in the Center for Health Education on Jarvis Avenue, home to HCC's Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs as well as its medical-simulation center.
"HCC is a great place," she said. "There's people here that I wanted to work with, and I think that my skills can also be a benefit to the college."
As dean of HCC's division of Health Sciences, Lamontagne oversees the college's programs in Nursing (associate degree and licensed practical nursing certificate); Radiologic Technology; Foundations of Health (including the Community Health Worker program); Health, Fitness, and Nutrition; Veterinary and Animal Science; and Medical Assistant.
Lamontagne holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from American International College, a master's degree in nursing from the University of Connecticut, and a Ph.D. in nursing from UMass Amherst. She has also worked as a nurse at Baystate Medical Center and as a volunteer at the Pioneer Valley Free Health Clinic in East Longmeadow, and has taught in the nursing programs at UConn, Elms College, and Baystate Health.
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My name is Josh and i come from Australia. i just buy a galaxy s9 and wonder what game should i try now ? anyone suggest plss.
Welcome to Android Central! That probably depends on what kinds of games you like. I'm guessing there are plenty of spammers on this forum who are just waiting to spring their mediocre games on you, so take the suggestions here with a tiny grain of salt.
I suggest the playing of no games.
Welcome! I don't play games, so no suggestions here.
Welcome to the forums. What games do you like to play?
Welcome to Android Central, and Merry Christmas! Enjoy your new S9! Are you more into RPG's or word games or anything like that?
I don't play games, and don't know what kind of games you like but, isn't fortnite available for the GS9 too?
A lot of people seem to love that game for some reason.
In any case, enjoy the forums and have fun!
Indeed, Fortnite is hugely popular! My husband loves it. The skins are cool so I'm mildly interested in it (thus far - I may try to play it) as well.
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Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Central Baptist College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools ® list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools ® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.
"Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools ® shows Central Baptist College's commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students," said Sean Collins, Director for G.I. Jobs and Vice President at Victory Media. "As interest in education grows we're thrilled to provide the military community with transparent, world-class resources to assist in their search for schools," said Collins.
The 1,739 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year's list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience. These schools have world-class programs and policies for student support on campus, academic accreditation, credit policies, flexibility, and other services to those who served.
CBC offers an Associate of Science degree in Military Technologies with locations in Conway and in North Little Rock at Camp Robinson. To admitted students, CBC also offers the following benefits to our service men and women: Full time Veteran advisers on staff, process enrollment certifications for VA GI Bill Education, Federal Tuition Assistance, tuition discounts for qualifying soldiers, free evaluations of AARTS/SMARTS transcript, and participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious disease caused in humans by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is characterized by a lifelong balance between the host and rod-shaped bacteria. It usually is contracted by inhaling infected droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person. The infection begins in the lungs. In most cases, the immune system attacks the infection and healing occurs, leaving a scar on the lungs. In about 5 percent of the cases the infection spreads, first to the lymph nodes connected to the lungs and then, via the bloodstream, to other organs in the body. This stage is called miliary tuberculosis, and it may be fatal. In some instances, the disease does not affect the lungs at all, but may involve lymph nodes or other parts of the body. This type of infection is common to bovine tuberculosis, or M. bovis, which is transmitted to humans by contaminated cow's milk and is extrememly rare in developed countries.
About 20,000 new cases of tuberculosis are reported annually in the United States. Worldwide, the disease kills about 3 million people per year, most of them in poorer countries with malnutrition and other health problems. Improved social conditions, chest X rays, and a skin test called a tuberculin test can prevent the spread of the disease.
About 10 percent of new infections show symptoms within one to two years. The rest may remain dormant for years, becoming active under conditions of a weakened immune system (old age, malnutrition, alcoholism, or immunotherapy), severe local injury (cancer, surgery, lung infection, joint or back injury), and other processes.
The main symptoms of tuberculosis are coughing, bloody sputum, chest pain, difficulty breathing, weight loss, fever, and sweating. Serious complications affecting the lungs include accumulation of fluid between the lung and chest wall and air between the lungs and chest wall, and may be fatal.
The illness is usually diagnosed by symptoms, chest X ray, and tests of the sputum and skin. Treatment usually involves a daily therapy of the drugs isoniazid and rifampin for 9 to 12 months. Other drug treatments, including antibiotics, are also common. Surgical treatment is rare.
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Shocking. That was over the line and it wasn't even close.
Edit: Shocking. Absolutely no pace, England looked like a bunch of old men. Germany weren't even particularly great, England were just awful. Gutted.
That blown call just sucked the life out England. That was a terrible call by the referee. It really wasn't even a close call since it was at least a ball length over the line.
It's also really sad to see Wayne Rooney simply not show up like he does in the Premier League.
Indeed. I would have liked to use that disallowed goal as an excuse, and maybe the game would have been different, but our defense was just atrocious.
2 horrible and blatant referee mistakes in capital moments of the games that changed drastically the scenarios.
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Omgoodness, I was down at Seoul City Hall when the Korea/Uruguay game was playing. It was terrible when Uruguay made the first goal. But when Korea made their goal it was the best thing ever! Everyone was just soooo happy. And everyone chanted all the louder. (and they chanted sooo much) But then Uruguay made the last goal and the whole crowd of several thousand people were basically silent. It was creepy. Saddest day ever.
Cha Duri just kept shooting for the goal though, and overshot EVERY TIME. Uruguay totally beasted them.
And People kept taking pictures of us foreigners wearing Korean flags and everything. It was weird and adorable at the same time.
The Englishmen looked old and slow. But that lost goal clearly changed the game.
Ger-Arg will be something to look forward to.
Oh wow. FIFA's solution to blown calls is to not show replays of said calls in the stadium. Brilliant!
FIFA, add another official at the goal, seriously!!! I understand them wanting to keep the game that the top pros play as similar to the game poor kids play, but this is beyond ridiculous. If you're gonna refuse technology that adamantly, add another set of eyes at each goal and be done with it already.
I get to see BORIS twice in August.


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A two-ointment combo used to clear crusty skin growths known as actinic keratosis also has been found to greatly reduce the odds for squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), the second most common form of skin cancer.


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Editor's Reminder: Send this letter to Frontiers in Public Health to tell them to reinstate the study that showed unvaccinated children had significantly fewer diagnoses of autism and other chronic disorders if the journal wants to keep its National Library of Medicine index. You can write them here: editorial.office@frontiersin.org
For years, Discover Magazine has been a mainstay of extremely dishonest "science" reporting on the vaccine-autism connection. So it was very surprising to see an article featured there that correctly called out the "selective skepticism" of the Twitter campaign against the only peer-reviewed vaccinated versus unvaccinated study of autism. The author of the piece had previously slammed the study's deletion on Twitter.
Should We Defend the Scientific Consensus?
By Neuroskeptic | November 30, 2016 1:11 pm
Earlier this week, Frontiers in Public Health published the abstract of a paper called 'Vaccination and Health Outcomes: A Survey of 6- to 12-year-old Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Children based on Mothers' Reports'.Based on an online survey of 415 mothers involved in the homeschool movement, Mississippi-based researchers Mawson et al. reported that vaccination is associated with a much higher rate of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.
The Mawson et al. paper led to a lot of controversy, not least on Twitter. On Monday, many people, myself included, tweeted concern over seeing such a piece in a peer-reviewed journal. Frontiers, the Swiss publisher of the journal in question, took to Twitter to say that the article "was provisionally accepted but not published" and that "In response to concerns raised, we have reopened its review." Minutes later, the paper disappeared, and if you visit its URL now, you will find nothing but an error message. (Here's a copy, though.)
So, mission accomplished? Is the removal of this paper a victory for good sense over the irrational theory of vaccine denial? Or is it, on the contrary, censorship of a brave dissenting voice?
I don't think it's either, really, but this case does raise interesting questions about how we judge science. Is it right to object to a paper just because its results fly in the face of most previous research?
Everyone agrees that it is fair to critique a study on the basis of the methods. And many people did criticize the methodology of the Mawson et al. study, pointing to serious problems such as the small sample size (relative to the huge studies showing vaccines are safe [Editor's Note: will post follow-up article dismantling said "studies"]), the purely self-report measures, and the potential for recall and selection bias.
Yet I don't think that so many people would have been so critical of Mawson et al.'s methods if it weren't for the nature of their findings. Studies suffering from the same flaws, or worse, get published all the time across many fields. Twitter doesn't explode over every bad study. So isn't there a risk that scientists are selectively sceptical, scrutinizing studies that challenge the consensus?
On the other hand, it's true that the scientific consensus exists for a reason. As I said in one of my first-ever posts, we should beware the myth of the Galileo-like lone scientist who turns out to be right while everyone else is wrong:
All of our most popular myths about science are Robin Hood stories – the hero is the underdog, the rebel, the maverick who stands up to authority… the hero is a denialist. Once, this was realistic. Galileo was an Aristotelean cosmology denier; Pasteur was a miasma theory denier; Einstein was a Newtonian physics denier. But these stories are out of date… Science has moved on since the time of Galileo, thanks to his efforts and those of they who came after him, but he is still invoked as a hero by those who deny scientific truth. He would be turning in his grave, in the earth which, as we now know, turns around the sun.
In fact, it's fair to say that if we were to reject everything that challenges the scientific consensus, we would be right to reject them in the vast majority of cases. But however accurate the consensus is, science is not supposed to be a matter of consensus, but a process of observing the world. The only thing that should matter, in judging science, is the quality of those observations, i.e. the strength of the methodology.
Two days before the date of the article, its author criticized the journal's misconduct in removing of the study from its website:
@drdrewsteen @aetiology @FrontiersIn @DiagnosticChick It's down. Which raises questions in itself: that's not a proper retraction process
— Neuroskeptic (@Neuro_Skeptic) November 28, 2016
Indeed, it isn't. Please send Autism Investigated's letter to Frontiers in Public Health to have them reinstate this study as soon as possible if they want to avoid losing their National Library of Medicine index.
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Hans Litten on December 6, 2016 at 11:56 am said:
Fresh air is the only prop holding up the scaffold of vaccine science .
And they have to censor all discussion or argument to the contrary – otherwise the game is up very quickly.
Hans Litten on December 6, 2016 at 12:15 pm said:
https://jonrappoport.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/my-interview-with-former-cbs-star-reporter-fake-news/
I'll add a few details. It was routine for doctors all over America to send blood samples from patients they'd diagnosed with Swine Flu, or the "most likely" Swine Flu patients, to labs for testing. And overwhelmingly, those samples were coming back with the result: not Swine Flu, not any kind of flu.
That was the big secret. That's what the CDC was hiding. That's why they stopped reporting Swine Flu case numbers. That's what Attkisson had discovered. That's why she was shut down.
But it gets even worse.
Because about three weeks after Attkisson's findings were published on the CBS News website, the CDC, obviously in a panic, decided to double down. If one lie is exposed, tell an even bigger one. A much bigger one.
Here, from a November 12, 2009, WebMD article is the CDC's response: "Shockingly, 14 million to 34 million U.S. residents — the CDC's best guess is 22 million — came down with H1N1 swine flu by Oct. 17 [2009]." ("22 million cases of Swine Flu in US," by Daniel J. DeNoon).
Are your eyeballs popping? They should be.
In the summer of 2009, the CDC secretly stops counting Swine Flu cases in America, because the overwhelming percentage of lab tests from likely Swine Flu patients shows no sign of Swine Flu or any other kind of flu.
There is no Swine Flu epidemic.
Then, the CDC estimates there are 22 MILLION cases of Swine Flu in the US.
So…the premise that the CDC would never lie about important matters like, oh, a vaccine increasing the risk of autism…you can lay that one to rest.
The CDC will lie about anything it wants to. It will boldly go where no person interested in real science will go.
Beth on December 7, 2016 at 1:56 pm said:
While the pro-vaccine crowd always maintains that the real reason a true, double-blind, genuine placebo group, gold standard "vaxxed" versus "unvaxxed" study cannot be done, is that it would be "unethical" to withhold "lifesaving" vaccines from any child, the truth as to why such a study cannot be done using the gold standard method is not quite as obvious. Any completely objective study of comparing the health outcomes of "vaxxed" versus "unvaxxed" children would have to be altered to a degree in order for it to go forward. The entire study population would have to consist of parents who either think all vaccines are wonderful and beneficial, and who are ambivalent and unconcerned about whether their child would receive the full schedule or no vaccines at all during the study period, which I would think would need to be longitudinal over many years. No anti-vaccine, or vaccine-hesitant parent would allow their child to be a part of a this type of study, whereby their child would have the slightest chance of being injected with all the "recommended" vaccine schedule vaccinations.
Lawrence on December 7, 2016 at 8:51 pm said:
Actually, us "pro-vaxers" have said for quite some time that anti-vaxers wouldn't allow their children to be part of a "double-blind" study because they wouldn't want to take the chance that their kids would be part of the "immunized" study group…..
Richard on December 15, 2016 at 12:51 pm said:
Analysis at Rootclaim.com looks at whether vaccines cause autism or not. See the analysis here: https://www.rootclaim.com/claims/does-the-mmr-measles-mumps-and-rubella-vaccine-cause-autism-4925
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Columbia's EdLab Offers Forum for Startups
By Elizabeth Woyke Dec 5, 2012
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New York City is home to thousands of teachers, dozens of edtech start-ups and a handful of graduate education programs. Yet, in spite of their common interests, the groups don't always communicate. Now one organization, based at Columbia University's Teachers College, is kick-starting a dialogue.
Called EdLab, the organization is Teachers College's technology research unit. Founded in 2004 to develop software tools for Teachers College faculty and students, EdLab has lately been expanding beyond Columbia to play a more public role in New York's edtech community.
EdLab's new role was clear Tuesday night as the organization hosted its first start-up Demo Night. About 100 people trekked uptown to Columbia's campus to hear three local edtech start-ups (Amphetomobile, BiblioNasium and Late Nite Labs) discuss their products and answer questions. The mix of faculty, students, teachers and entrepreneurs represented a more diverse crowd than the business types who typically attend New York edtech Meetups and networking events.
EdLab plans to host Demo Nights quarterly. "We want to help promote things and spread the word," explains Hui Soo Chae, EdLab's director of development and research. "Someone has to get the accelerators, incubators and VCs working together to support and develop the edtech space."
Adam Aronson, who helps lead the NY EdTech Meetup agrees. Aronson's Meetup boasts 1,220 members but he still sees a need for an organization like EdLab. "EdLab's tie to the university brings out a lot of folks who otherwise might not get involved," he notes. "These intersections between the edtech and Columbia communities could be very beneficial."
Outside of events, EdLab is connecting these communities through its products and services. Though it initially only created tools for Teachers College, EdLab has opened up many of its recent products. Currently, anyone can access:
New Learning Times: EdLab's education news site. Written by EdLab staffers, NLT soft-launched in September and will officially launch in January 2013;
Research Broker: an online tool that matches academic researchers with corporate research projects and jobs;
Survey Sidekick: an online platform that both designs surveys and coaches users on the most effective ways to write them. Currently in beta, Survey Sidekick is expected to fully launch in the coming weeks;
Vialogues: a video-hosting site that facilitates group discussions via time-synched comments and quick polls and surveys.
Some of the online curricula EdLab designs on a consulting basis for external organizations are freely available, as well:
YoungArts/MasterClass: an arts study guide designed for HBO and the National YoungArts Foundation;
Understanding Fiscal Responsibility: a curriculum about the federal budget, national debt and budget deficit commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
EdLab still develops products to Teachers College specifications but now takes a longer view. "We want to support both the College and the broader educational landscape," says Chae.
To stimulate New York's edtech community, EdLab is considering establishing an edtech accelerator that would be an East Coast response to California's Imagine K12. First, however, EdLab has to figure out how to bankroll big projects while supporting its 40 full and part-time employees. In contrast to, say, MIT's Media Lab, which is an accredited program, EdLab is considered part of the Teachers College library department and operates on a smaller budget. "We're still building up an audience but these projects do need to be self-sustaining," admits EdLab's Chief Strategy Officer Michelle Lee. "Monetization is on the roadmap." Options include spinning off popular services and inserting ads into EdLab sites.
Also planned for 2013: new products such as a social learning platform, outreach events and more alliances with educational publishers and start-ups. "We're branching out," says Lee. "We realized there are a lot of relationships we can build."
Start-ups seem to value EdLab's hybrid nature. "Coming here is an opportunity to talk to teachers and people who want to be teachers," says Ovi Jacobs, chief operating officer of New York-based Late Nite Labs. "And teacher feedback is so much more valuable to us than other kinds of feedback."
Elizabeth Woyke is a technology and business reporter. She has a strong interest in edtech and the New York tech community. In addition to EdSurge, she writes for Fast Company, Inc. and Money. Be sure to check out her EdSurge exclusive on New York's iZone360 initiative.


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SCARLET CENTURION
active in Reality-16112
Real Name: Unrevealed;
presumably Nathaniel Richards (see comments)
Identity/Class: Extratemporal (presumably Earth-6311/Other-Earth) human technology user (see comments) ; time-traveler
active in this incarnation in the future and relative present of Earth-16112
Occupation: Conqueror, assassin (see comments)
Group Membership: None known (see comments)
Affiliations: None known (see comments)
Enemies: Asgardians (especially Odin Borson) and humanity of Reality-16112 (see comments)
Known Relatives: Unrevealed (see comments)
Aliases: None known (see comments)
Base of Operations: Unrevealed (see comments)
First Appearance: S.H.I.E.L.D. III#12 (January, 2016; see comments)
Powers/Abilities: The Scarlet Centurion ages much more slowly than modern humanity.
He is an expert in travel through and manipulation of time, and has mastered various far-future technologies, notably regarding time travel.
He is a master manipulator, a natural leader, a gifted strategist and a skilled combat veteran.
His time travel mechanisms enable him to travel through time, possibly taking passengers or cargo with him, and he can likely remotely beam "chronographic projections" (interactive transtemporal holograms) of himself into other time periods and locations, enabling him to communicate with people there.
The Centurion wears battle armor incorporating various far-future technologies. He can certainly project energy blasts and throw off a number of superhumanly strong Asgardian warriors. He can appear in even mystical realms such as Asgard without being detected, at least for a few seconds, and he can similarly disappear and prevent others from tracking him.
He wields a sword powerful enough to slay Odin Borson.
It is unrevealed whether his armor possesses abilities demonstrated by other Scarlet Centurion counterparts, such as subtle hypnotic devices (including a subliminally mesmerizing aura and voice modulators capable of subliminally influencing his listeners); a mind-influencing device able to implant powerful suggestions in the minds of his foes; sleep-inducing devices able to render his targets unconscious within moments; ice generators (able to encase a man in ice within seconds), concussive force blasters (strong enough to stun Thor on their highest setting); hard radiation emitters, magnetic force manipulators; electrical blasters; and a near-impenetrable force field.
The Scarlet Centurion's physical stats are unrevealed, but assuming he is a divergent version of Nathaniel Richards-6311, they would be
Eyes: Brown (or blue)
Hair: Brown (or white)
History: See comments
(S.H.I.E.L.D. III#12) - The Scarlet Centurion traveled to the future of reality-16112 following Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods, which was now bereft of both gods and men. Feeling a prideful compulsion to be more than just a witness to this reality, he resolved to be the cause of Ragnarok, and he traveled back in time to do so.
Materializing behind Odin, the Scarlet Centurion fatally stabbed him through the chest with his sword.
(S.H.I.E.L.D. III#12 (fb) - BTS) - Assessing Odin's killer as human, the Asgardians assaulted Earth, slaughtering all of its super heroes.
(S.H.I.E.L.D. III#12 - BTS) - Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D., called upon Asgard's guardian, Heimdall, calling in a debt from him for having recovered his sword during the War of the Realms.
Heimdall agreed to transport Coulson and his fellow S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to Asgard's recent past, prior to Odin's assassionation, and they prevented the Scarlet Centurion from killing Odin, diverging Reality-616 from Reality-16112, in which the Scarlet Centurion was successful.
Comments: Created by Mark Waid, Joe Bennett, Alejandro Sicat with Ed Tadeo & Walden Wong.
Time Travel is complicated and confusing.
The whole Rama-Tut/Scarlet Centurion/Kang/Immortus/Iron Lad deal is pretty complicated. Essentially, they -- for the most part -- started out as the same being, Nathaniel Richards of Earth-6311 in the 31st century of that world's calendar (see the Earth-6311 profile for discussion on that, but he is a descendant of an incarnation of Reed Richards' father).
After traveling back in time, Nathaniel Richards-6311 diverged into numerous temporal counterparts. As they originated from the same being from the same reality, I designate them only by the reality in which they were active, rather than the reality in which they were from. This is covered in great detail in the Rama-Tut, Immortus, and Scarlet Centurion (the one active on Earth-712) profiles.
The Scarlet Centurion featured in this profile presumably diverged off from this Richards at some point, but it is also possible that he was/is Marcus Kang (or a divergent version) or that another being usurped his role/title/armor, as we have seen in the Council of Cross-Time Kangs.
The Squadron Supreme: Death of a Universe story told an ending and failure of the Scarlet Centurion. As there is no information to support OR refute this Scarlet Centurion from being that Scarlet Centurion or any other previous incarnation, I prefer to think of it as a different incarnation.
This Scarlet Centuron's costume was certainly different than the Kang-divergent Scarlet Centurions we have seen thus far, with a blue Kang-esque fully covering his face...his appearance was virtually identical to the Marcus Kang Scarlet Centurion. Intentional, or just artistic license/image reference confusion?...the world may never know!
Beyond that, something had presumably led to the Ragnarok the Scarlet Centurion sought out before he traveled to view it and then become its architect...or was it him all along and he didn't realize it until he did it? I'm not assigning any alternate reality for the "original" cause of this Ragnarok, as it is uncertain to me that it wasn't the Scarlet Centurion.
And then...the Scarlet Centurion subdued by Odin in Reality-616 is diverged from the Scarlet Centurion who successfully engineered Ragnarok and the slaughter of humanity in Reality-16112.
Since we don't know for certain that he is a divergent Nathaniel Richards and, if so, at what point he diverged, I have not included other counterparts' allies and enemies, as it adds a lot of questionable text/clutter. However, if he is a divergent Nathaniel Richads-6311, then his statswould include:
Known Relatives: Ramades (son);
presumably unidentified parents;
John, Laura, Nathaniel and Cassandra Richards, Nathaniel Richards Jr., and Nedra, matriarch of the Eyriennes (ancestors);
Tara (Huntara), Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Franklin and Valeria Richards, extended Richards family, Brigit & various Eyriennes (common ancestry);
Victor von Doom (alleged ancestor); Kristoff Vernard (alleged common ancestry);
Kang, Immortus, Iron Lad, Rama-Tut and numerous other alternate reality counterparts and their offspring
Occupation: Former Pharaoh, adventurer, scholar
Aliases: Formerly King of Kings, Master of Men, Lord of the Seven Suns, Rama-Tut, "the visitor from beyond the sun" (alleged translation of Rama-Tut); possibly Iron Lad (see comments)
Base of Operations: formerly Egypt, circa 2950-2940 BC;
formerly Earth-6311/Other-Earth, 31st century (Other-Earth calendar)
Earth-16112 Scarlet Centurion slew Odin and disappeared, leading Asgardians to slaughter Earth's heroes; S.H.I.E.L.D. agents traveled to Asgard and stopped Centurion from slaying Odin, diverging Earth-616 from this reality. S.H.I.E.L.D. #12 (2016)
Profile by Snood.
This Scarlet Centurion should be distinguished from his divergent counterpart
SCARLET CENTURION (Nathaniel Richards) - counterpart of the "mainstream" Kang, first assumed identity after leaving ancient Egypt and encountering Dr. Doom, traveled to alternate past of Earth-689 and took control of Avengers, preventing other superhumans from being created. This version was defeated by Avengers of mainstream timeline and he returned to identity of Rama-Tut, traveled to 4000 where he became Kang--Avengers Annual#2
SCARLET CENTURION - divergent version of the above, active on Earth-8110--What If? I#29
SCARLET CENTURION - who diverged from the mainstream Kang/Scarlet Centurion by traveling to and ruling the future of Earth-712--Squadron Supreme I#2
SCARLET CENTURION - divergent version of the above, targeted the X-Men of Earth-98702 (Super-Power Registration Act) instead--X-Men/Spider-Man: Time's Arrow: Books 2: The Present
SCARLET CENTURION - who diverged from Kang after the Vision transported the young Nathaniel Richards to the modern day Priests of Pama, diverging Reality-41571 and Reality-17383--Avengers VI#1
SCARLET CENTURION - who diverged from the Scarlet Centurion active in Reality-16112 when he was thwarted by the time-traveling agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.--S.H.I.E.L.D. III#12
He should be further distinguished from:
SCARLET CENTURION (Marcus Kang XIII?) – son of Kang, groomed as successor, executed by Kang for betraying him against the Avengers--Avengers III#38, (named and fully seen) 40
Additionally, it remains unclear whether the following is an earlier incarnation of Kang/Rama, or just another divergent counterpart (which seems much more likely)
IRON LAD (Nathaniel Richards) - Young Avengers, diverged from Kang at 16 years after encountering older self, sought to prevent himself from becoming Kang, traveled back to modern era, located Vision and activated Young Avengers program, eventually slew Kang, forced to take his place to prevent a temporal paradox. Futuristic armor with various forms of weaponry--Young Avengers#1
or other Iron Lad counterparts
S.H.I.E.L.D. III#12, story pg. 1, panel 1 (full);
panel 2 (armored/masked face);
panel 3 (energy form);
panel 4 (stabbing Odin);
S.H.I.E.L.D. III#12 (January, 2016) - Mark Waid (writer), Joe Bennett (penciler), Alejandro Sicat with Ed Tadeo & Walden Wong (inkers), Alanna Smith & Jon Moisan (assistant editors), Tom Brevoort (editor)


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S.C. to Decide Whether Arrestees Must Give DNA Samples
The California Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state law requiring the taking of DNA samples from felony suspects following arrest is constitutional.
The justices, at their weekly conference in San Francisco Wednesday, unanimously granted review in People v. Buza (2011) 197 Cal.App.4th 1424.
The First District Court of Appeal, Div. Two, ruled Aug. 4 that Proposition 69, the DNA initiative approved by voters in November 2004, violates the Fourth Amendment to the extent it provides for the taking of DNA samples from felony arrestees in the absence of a judicial determination of probable cause.
Arson Suspect
The requirement that every felony suspect give a DNA sample following arrest was challenged by Mark Buza, following his arrest in San Francisco. An officer said he saw Buza running from the scene of a burning, parked police car, and a road flare and a bottle containing flammable liquid was found near the spot where Buza was arrested and matches and a container of oil were found in his pocket.
He was charged with arson, possession of combustible material or an incendiary device, and vandalism. He was also charged with refusing to provide a DNA sample.
A sheriff's deputy testified that Buza refused to provide the sample after being warned that failure to do so was a misdemeanor and given a form explaining the statutory requirement. A defense motion to dismiss the charge on the ground that there was no constitutionally valid basis to compel the sample at the time was denied.
The San Francisco Superior Court jury found Buza guilty on all counts. The judge ordered him to provide a DNA sample prior to sentencing, and after he refused, ordered that the sample be taken by use of "reasonable force" as defined by Penal Code Sec. 298.1.
16-Month Term
Buza was sentenced to 16 months in prison for arson, 16 months concurrent on the possession charge, and six months concurrent for refusing to provide the DNA sample. A 16-month term for vandalism was stayed pursuant to Sec. 654.
He was also ordered to register as an arson offender and informed that his DNA would remain in the state database.
Presiding Justice J. Anthony Kline, writing for the Court of Appeal, said the compelled taking of a DNA sample following conviction is a reasonable measure under the Fourth Amendment, and noted that federal cases have upheld the taking of samples from indicted defendants. But he rejected the prosecution argument that the taking of samples from arrestees prior to a judicial determination of probable cause is analogous to the taking of fingerprints.
The taking of DNA samples at the arrest stage, Kline said, is a greater threat to privacy, one that cannot be justified by governmental interests that exist at that point.
The preservation of DNA samples, he said, may lead to extraction of "even more personal and private information than is now the case."
The legislative history of Proposition 69, he added, makes clear that, unlike fingerprinting of suspects, the primary purpose of DNA collection is not merely identification, but crime-solving, including the solving of crimes that may occur in the future, and that state law "does not restrict the investigatory uses to which DNA specimens, samples, and profiles may be put by law enforcement agencies."
Other Action
In other conference action Wednesday, the justices left standing the ruling of this district's Div. Five in Brown v. Ralphs Grocery Co. (2011) 197 Cal.App.4th 489.
The court held in that case that federal law does not preempt California law that makes waivers of the right to bring a representative action unenforceable in suits brought under the Private Attorney General Act. That law allows a private citizen to sue on behalf of the state for collection of penalties for violation of certain labor laws.