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In 1918, volunteer nurses from the American Red Cross tend to influenza patients in the Oakland Municipal Auditorium, used as a temporary hospital. — Edward A. "Doc" Rogers/Library of Congress via AP, File
Edward A. "Doc" Rogers
The 1918 flu is even more relevant in 2022 thanks to omicron
Christopher McKnight Nichols Special To The Washington Post
Over the past two years, historians and analysts have compared the coronavirus to the 1918 flu pandemic. Many of the mitigation practices used to combat the spread of the coronavirus, especially before the development of the vaccines, have been the same as those used in 1918 and 1919 — masks and hygiene, social distancing, ventilation, limits on gatherings (particularly indoors), quarantines, mandates, closure policies and more.
Yet, it may be that only now, in the winter of 2022, when Americans are exhausted with these mitigation methods, that a comparison to the 1918 pandemic is most apt.
The highly contagious omicron variant has rendered vaccines much less effective at preventing infections, thus producing skyrocketing caseloads. And that creates a direct parallel with the fall of 1918, which provides lessons for making January as painless as possible.
In February and March 1918, an infectious flu emerged. It spread from Kansas, through World War I troop and material transports, filling military post hospitals and traveling across the Atlantic and around the world within six months. Cramped quarters and wartime transport and industry generated optimal conditions for the flu to spread, and so, too, did the worldwide nature of commerce and connection. But there was a silver lining: Mortality rates were very low.
In part because of press censorship of anything that might undermine the war effort, many dismissed the flu as a "three-day fever," perhaps merely a heavy cold, or simply another case of the grippe (an old-fashioned word for the flu).
Downplaying the flu led to high infection rates, which increased the odds of mutations. And in the summer of 1918, a more infectious variant emerged. In August and September, U.S. and British intelligence officers observed outbreaks in Switzerland and northern Europe, writing home with warnings that went largely unheeded.
Unsurprisingly then, this seemingly more infectious, much more deadly variant of H1N1 traveled west across the Atlantic, producing the worst period of the pandemic in October 1918. Nearly 200,000 Americans died that month. After a superspreading Liberty Loan parade at the end of September, Philadelphia became an epicenter of the outbreak. At its peak, nearly 700 Philadelphians died per day.
Once spread had begun, mitigation methods such as closures, distancing, mask-wearing and isolating those infected couldn't stop it, but they did save many lives and limited suffering by slowing infections and spread. The places that fared best implemented proactive restrictions early; they kept them in place until infections and hospitalizations were way down, then opened up gradually, with preparations to reimpose measures if spread returned or rates elevated, often ignoring the pleas of special interests lobbying hard for a complete reopening.
In places in the United States where officials gave in to public fatigue and lobbying to remove mitigation methods, winter surges struck. Although down from October's highs, these surges were still usually far worse than those in the cities and regions that held steady.
In Denver, in late November 1918, an "amusement" lobby — businesses and leaders invested in keeping theaters, movie houses, pool halls and other public venues open — successfully pressured the mayor and public health officials to rescind and then revise a closure order. This, in turn, generated what the Rocky Mountain News called "almost indescribable confusion," followed by widespread public defiance of mask and other public health prescriptions.
In San Francisco, where resistance was generally less successful than in Denver, there was significant buy-in for a second round of masking and public health mandates in early 1919 during a new surge. But opposition created an issue. An Anti-Mask League formed, and public defiance became more pronounced. Eventually anti-maskers and an improving epidemic situation combined to end the "masked" city's second round of mask and public health mandates.
The takeaway: Fatigue and removing mitigation methods made things worse. Public officials needed to safeguard the public good, even if that meant unpopular moves.
The flu burned through vulnerable populations, but by late winter and early spring 1919, deaths and infections dropped rapidly, shifting toward an endemic moment — the flu would remain present, but less deadly and dangerous.
Overall, nearly 675,000 Americans died during the 1918-19 flu pandemic, the majority during the second wave in the autumn of 1918. That was 1 in roughly 152 Americans (with a case fatality rate of about 2.5%). Worldwide estimates differ, but on the order of 50 million probably died in the flu pandemic.
In 2022, we have far greater biomedical and technological capacity enabling us to sequence mutations, understand the physics of aerosolization and develop vaccines at a rapid pace. We also have a far greater public health infrastructure than existed in 1918 and 1919. Even so, it remains incredibly hard to stop infectious diseases, particularly those transmitted by air. This is complicated further because many of those infected with the coronavirus are asymptomatic. And our world is even more interconnected than in 1918.
That is why, given the contagiousness of omicron, the lessons of the past are even more important today than they were a year ago. The new surge threatens to overwhelm our public health infrastructure, which is struggling after almost two years of fighting the pandemic. Hospitals are experiencing staff shortages (like in fall 1918). Testing remains problematic.
And ominously, as in the fall of 1918, Americans fatigued by restrictions and a seemingly endless pandemic are increasingly balking at following the guidance of public health professionals or questioning why their edicts have changed from earlier in the pandemic. They are taking actions that, at the very least, put more vulnerable people and the system as a whole at risk — often egged on by politicians and media figures downplaying the severity of the moment.
Public health officials also may be repeating the mistakes of the past. Conjuring echoes of Denver in late 1918, under pressure to prioritize keeping society open rather than focusing on limiting spread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its isolation recommendations in late December. The new guidelines halved isolation time and do not require a negative test to reenter work or social gatherings.
Thankfully, we have an enormous advantage over 1918 that offers hope. Whereas efforts to develop a flu vaccine a century ago failed, the coronavirus vaccines developed in 2020 largely prevent severe illness or death from omicron, and the companies and researchers that produced them expect a booster shot tailored to omicron sometime in the winter or spring. So, too, we have antivirals and new treatments that are just becoming available, though in insufficient quantities for now.
Those lifesaving advantages, however, can only help as much as Americans embrace them. Only by getting vaccinated, including with booster shots, can Americans prevent the health-care system from being overwhelmed. But the vaccination rate in the country remains a relatively paltry 62%, and only a scant 1 in 5 have received a booster shot. And as in 1918, some of the choice rests with public officials. Though restrictions may not be popular, officials can reimpose them — offering public support where necessary to those for whom compliance would create hardship — and incentivize and mandate vaccines, taking advantage of our greater medical technology.
As the flu waned in 1919, one Portland, Oregon, health official reflected that "the biggest thing we have had to fight in the influenza epidemic has been apathy, or perhaps the careless selfishness of the public."
The same remains true today.
Vaccines, new treatments and century-old mitigation strategies such as masks, distancing and limits on gatherings give us a pathway to prevent the first six weeks of 2022 from being like the fall of 1918. And encouraging news about the severity of omicron provides real optimism that an endemic future — in which the coronavirus remains but poses far less of a threat — is near. The question is whether we get there with a maximum of pain or a minimum. The choice is ours.
Christopher McKnight Nichols is an Andrew Carnegie Fellow, associate professor of history and director of the Oregon State University Center for the Humanities. He is the author of "Promise and Peril: America at the Dawn of a Global Age" and editor and author of the just released volume "Rethinking American Grand Strategy"


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MumbleDJ Changelog
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### October 16, 2015 -- `v2.8.3`
* Playlists can now be over 50 songs in length (thanks [@GabrielPlassard](https://github.com/GabrielPlassard)).
* Added MaxSongPerPlaylist configuration option.

### October 14, 2015 -- `v2.8.2`
* Fixed possible index out of range panic when auto shuffle is on (thanks [@GabrielPlassard](https://github.com/GabrielPlassard)).

### October 12, 2015 -- `v2.8.1`
* Added !shuffle, !shuffleon, and !shuffleoff commands (thanks [@GabrielPlassard](https://github.com/GabrielPlassard)).

### October 1, 2015 -- `v2.8.0`
* Added Soundcloud support (thanks [@MichaelOultram](https://github.com/MichaelOultram)).

### August 12, 2015 -- `v2.7.5`
* Fixed cache clearing earlier than expected (thanks [@CMahaff](https://github.com/CMahaff)).

### May 19, 2015 -- `v2.7.4`
* Fixed a panic that occurred when certain YouTube playlists were added to the queue.

### May 14, 2015 -- `v2.7.3`
* Fixed `!move` not working for subchannels (thanks [@mkbwong](https://github.com/mkbwong)).
* Fixed MumbleDJ showing invalid YouTube ID error message in chat when an invalid YouTube API key is supplied (thanks [@fiveofeight](https://github.com/fiveofeight)).
* Fixed MumbleDJ showing invalid YouTube ID error message in chat when a song exceeds the allowed time duration.

### May 12, 2015 -- `v2.7.2`
* Fixed incorrect values shown in timestamp for videos over an hour long.
* Reworked timestamp parsing.

### May 9, 2015 -- `v2.7.1`
* Added support for YouTube offsets. This means that YouTube URLs with the `t` parameter will start at the time specified in the URL instead of the beginning.
* Cleaned up comments in some files and removed some unnecessary code.
* Fixed a bug in which a duration of 0:00 was shown for songs that were less than a minute long.

### April 17, 2015 -- `v2.7.0`
* Migrated all YouTube API calls to YouTube Data API v3. This means that you **MUST** follow the instructions in the following link if you were using a previous version of MumbleDJ: https://github.com/matthieugrieger/mumbledj#youtube-api-keys.
* Made the SongQueue much more flexible. These changes will allow easy addition of support for other music services.

### March 28, 2015 -- `v2.6.10`
* Fixed a crash that would occur when the last song of a playlist was skipped.

### March 27, 2015 -- `v2.6.9`
* Fixed a race condition that would sometimes cause the bot to crash (thanks [dylanetaft](https://github.com/dylanetaft)!).

### March 26, 2015 -- `v2.6.8`
* Renamed `mumbledj.gcfg` to `config.gcfg`. However, please note that it will still be called `mumbledj.gcfg` in your `~/.mumbledj` directory. Hopefully this will avoid any ambiguity when referring to the
config files.
* Tweaked the `Makefile` to handle situations where `go build` creates an executable with an appended version number.

### March 20, 2015 -- `v2.6.7`
* Fixed a typo in `mumbledj.gcfg`.
* Songs and playlists are now skipped immediately if the submitter submits a skip command.
* `SONG_SKIPPED_HTML` and `PLAYLIST_SKIPPED_HTML` are no longer shown if the submitter or admin skips a song/playlist.

### March 7, 2015 -- `v2.6.6`
* Added missing AdminSkipPlaylistAlias option to `mumbledj.gcfg`.

### February 25, 2015 -- `v2.6.5`
* Added automatic connection retries if the bot loses connection to the server. The bot will attempt to reconnect to the server every 30 seconds for a period of 15 minutes, then exit if a connection cannot be made.

### February 20, 2015 -- `v2.6.4`
* Fixed failed audio downloads for YouTube videos with IDs beginning with "-".

### February 19, 2015 -- `v2.6.3`
* Added `gumbleutil.CertificateLockFile()` for more secure connections.
* Added `-insecure` boolean commandline flag to allow MumbleDJ to connect to a server without overwriting `~/.mumbledj/cert.lock`.

### February 18, 2015 -- `v2.6.2`
* Fixed bot crashing after 5 minutes if there is nothing in the song queue.
* Fixed queue freezing up if the download of the first song in queue fails.

### February 17, 2015 -- `v2.6.0, v2.6.1`
* Added caching system to MumbleDJ.
* Added configuration variables in `mumbledj.gcfg` for caching related settings (please note that caching is off by default).
* Added `!numcached` and `!cachesize` commands for admins.
* Added optional song length limit (thanks [jakexks](https://github.com/jakexks)!)

### February 12, 2015 -- `v2.5.0`
* Updated dependencies and fixed code to match `gumble` API changes.
* Greatly simplified the song queue data structure. Some new bugs could potentially have arisen. Let me know if you find any!

### February 9, 2015 -- `v2.4.3`
* Added configuration option in `mumbledj.gcfg` for default bot comment.
* Fixed text messages only containing images crashing the bot.

### February 7, 2015 -- `v2.4.2`
* Updated `gumble` and `gumbleutil` dependencies.
* Removed `sanitize` dependency.
* Reworked `Makefile` slightly.
* Now uses `gumbleutil.PlainText` for removing HTML tags instead of `sanitize`.
* Added `!setcomment` which allows admin users to set the comment for the bot.
* Made "Now Playing" notification and `!currentsong` show the playlist title of the song if it is included in a playlist.
* Added ability to connect to Mumble server using a PEM cert/key pair. Use the commandline flags `cert` and `key` to make use of this.
* Added an easier to read error message upon unsuccessful connection to server.

### February 3, 2015 -- `v2.4.1`
* Made it possible to place MumbleDJ binary in `~/bin` instead of `/usr/local/bin` if the folder exists.

### February 2, 2015 -- `v2.3.4, v2.3.5, v2.3.6, v2.3.7, v2.4.0`
* Added panic on audio play fail for debugging purposes.
* Fixed '!' being recognized as '!skipplaylist'.
* Fixed !reset crash when there is no audio playing.
* Fixed newlines after YouTube URL messing up !add commands.
* Fixed empty song/playlist entry being added upon !add with invalid YouTube ID.
* Fixed go build issues.
* Added `goop` dependency management. Make sure you have `openal` installed, or it won't work right!
* Fixed crash on invalid playlist URL.

### January 30, 2015 -- `v2.3.3`
* Fixed private messages crashing the bot when the target user switches channels or disconnects.

### January 26, 2015 -- `v2.3.2`
* Fixed !nextsong showing incorrect information about the next song in the queue.

### January 25, 2015 -- `v2.3.0, v2.3.1`
* Added !currentsong command, which displays information about the song currently playing.
* MumbleDJ now removes disconnected users from skiplists for playlists and songs within the SongQueue.
* Fixed crash when a user disconnects when no song is playing.

### January 19, 2015 -- `v2.2.11`
* Fixed not being able to use the move command with channels with spaces in their name.

### January 14, 2015 -- `v2.2.9, v2.2.10`
* Set AudioEncoder Application to `gopus.Audio` instead of `gopus.Voice` for hopefully better sound quality.
* Added some commands to the !help string that were missing.

### January 12, 2015 -- `v2.2.8`
* Added !nextsong command, which outputs some information about the next song in the queue if it exists.

### January 10, 2015 -- `v2.2.6, v2.2.7`
* Fixed type mismatch error when building MumbleDJ.
* Added traversal function to SongQueue.
* Added !numsongs command, which outputs how many songs are currently in the SongQueue.
* Added !help command, which displays a list of valid commands in Mumble chat.

### January 9, 2015 -- `v2.2.5`
* Fixed some YouTube playlist URLs crashing the bot and not retrieving metadata correctly.

### January 8, 2015 -- `v2.2.4`
* Fixed a crash caused by a user trying to skip the same song more than once.

### January 7, 2015 -- `v2.2.3`
* Fixed a crash caused by entering a skip request when no song is currently playing.

### January 5, 2015 -- `v2.2.1, v2.2.2`
* Attached `gumbleutil.AutoBitrate` EventListener to client. This should hopefully fix the issues with audio cutting in and out.
* Moved dependency installation to default `make` command to better enforce new updates.
* Added `make build` to `Makefile` to allow previous functionality of the default `make` command.
* Hopefully fixed a situation that would cause the song queue to stop working.
* Added `!reset` command. Use this to reset the song queue.

### January 3, 2015 -- `v2.2.0`
* Added ability to add YouTube playlists to the queue. Note that the max size of a playlist is 25 songs, anything larger will only use the first 25 songs in the playlist.
* Fixed a crash while attempting to add URLs to the queue.
* Re-made the song queue using my own "queue-like" structure using slices.

### December 30, 2014 -- `v2.1.3`
* Fixed YouTube URL parsing not working for some forms of YouTube URLs.
* Now recovers more gracefully if an audio download fails. Instead of panicking, the bot will send a message to the user who added the URL, telling them the audio download failed.

### December 29, 2014 -- `v2.1.2`
* Fixed skip messages not being displayed in chat.

### December 27, 2014 -- `v2.0.0, v2.1.0, v2.1.1`
* Reached feature parity with old version of MumbleDJ.
* Bot is now written completely in Golang instead of Lua and Python.
* Now uses [`gumble`](https://github.com/layeh/gumble) for interacting with Mumble instead of [`piepan`](https://github.com/layeh/piepan).
* Stability improved in many areas.
* Audio quality is slightly better due to using higher bitrate m4a files instead of Ogg Vorbis.
* All YouTube URLs should be supported now.
* Added an admin skip command that allows an admin to force skip a song.
* Added `mumbledj.gcfg`, where all configuration options are now stored.
* Added a reload command, used to reload the configuration when a change is made.
* Implemented volume control. Now changes volume while audio is playing!
* Code is now more thoroughly commented.
* Fixed char comparison with dj.conf.General.CommandPrefix.

### December 8, 2014
* Switched from Ruby to Go, using `gumble` instead of `mumble-ruby` now.

### November 15, 2014
* Created "v2" branch for Ruby rewrite.

### November 9, 2014
* Fixed volume changed message showing wrong value.

### October 24, 2014
* Switched volume change method. The volume is now changed directly through `piepan` instead of `ffmpeg`.
* Fixed another bug with volume changing.

### October 23, 2014
* Fixed a bug that would not allow audio encoding to complete successfully while on Debian.
* Fixed a stupid typo that broke the `!volume` command.
* Updated `SETUP.md` with instructions on installing MumbleDJ on Debian.
* Added missing commands in `SETUP.md`.

### October 18, 2014
* Fixed a crash when an error occurs during the audio downloading & encoding process.
* Fixed a crash that occurs when the bot tries to join a default channel that does not exist. If the default channel does not exist, the bot will just move itself
to the root of the server instead.

### October 13, 2014
* Added `SETUP.md` which contains a guide on how to configure MumbleDJ and install its dependencies.
* Deleted song_queue.lua and moved all contents to mumbledj.lua. In the end this will make the script simpler.
* Fixed song skipping.

### October 7, 2014
* Made user skip message show even when the target number of skips has been reached.
* Made "Music" the default Mumble channel.

### September 30, 2014
* Fixed skips not working correctly.
* Fixed a crash related to private messages.

### September 26, 2014
* Removed play and pause commands. There were issues with these commands, and they both serve functions that can be done within Mumble per-user.
* Removed all play and pause configuration options from config.lua.
* Updated .gitignore to ignore .ogg files.

### September 25, 2014
* Forced ffmpeg to use libvorbis codec.

### September 23, 2014
* Bot now seems to be working!
* Skipping songs works now.
* Second audio track now plays directly after the first one.
* Silenced ffmpeg output again.

### September 18, 2014
* Added command alias options to config.
* Moved most of the skip-related code to song_queue.lua.
* Commented more thoroughly the code, mostly pointing out what each function does.
* Made more progress toward a working song queue. It only seems to play the first song in the queue at the moment.

### September 17, 2014
* Removed USERNAME field from config.lua. It wasn't needed and introduced situations that may cause problems.
* Fixed download_audio.py. It now seems to reliably download/encode audio. ffmpeg output has been silenced.
* Volume is now set during encode by ffmpeg, since the volume option in piepan's play() does not seem to work.

### September 16, 2014
* Removed volumeup/volumedown commands, replaced with just volume.
* Added deque.lua (thanks Pierre Chapuis!).
* Added song_queue.lua.
* Made significant progress toward a working song system.

### September 15, 2014
* Added command parsing.
* Added placeholder functions for various commands.
* Added admin, message, and other miscellaneous config options.
* Removed start command.
* Added a permissions/admin system.

### September 14, 2014
* Changed the base for the project from pymumble to piepan.
* Entire codebase is now written in Lua instead of Python.
* Re-implemented some of the config in config.lua.
* Implemented code to connect the bot to the server and move it into the Bot Testing channel.

### September 13, 2014
* Added song.py, a file that houses the Song class.
* Added command & storage options to config.py.

### September 12, 2014
* mumble-music-bot repository renamed to mumbledj.
* Renamed all mentions of mumble-music-bot or musicbot to mumbledj.
* Restructured project for easier imports.
* Added .gitignore for pymumble.
* Now successfully connects to Mumble servers.
* Added command parsing.

### September 11, 2014
* mumble-music-bot repository created.
* Added config.py with some basic configuration options.
* Put placeholder methods within the MusicBot object.
* Add run_bot.py.

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Spirals in the D Ring
Although the D ring of Saturn is so thin that it's barely noticeable compared to the rest of the ring system, it still displays structures seen in other Saturnian rings. Here the spiral structures in the D ring are on display.
The D ring spirals, discovered in Cassini images, are believed to be due to a warp in the ring created in the early 1980s. The precise mechanism remains the subject of scientific debate. Over the course of the Cassini mission, scientists have been able to observe the spiral winding ever more tightly as it evolves. For more about the spiral, see PIA12820 and PIA08325.
(The bright specks and faint vertical streaks are merely image artifacts. The processes typically employed to remove these artifacts would also have degraded the exquisite details of the D ring which are visible here.)
This view looks toward the sunlit side of the rings from about 22 degrees above the ringplane. The image was taken in visible light with the Cassini spacecraft narrow-angle camera on July 6, 2013.
The view was acquired at a distance of approximately 350,000 miles (563,000 kilometers) from Saturn and at a Sun-Saturn-spacecraft, or phase, angle of 131 degrees. Image scale is 2.1 miles (3.4 kilometers) per pixel.
For more information about the Cassini-Huygens mission visit http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov or http://www.nasa.gov/cassini. The Cassini imaging team homepage is at http://ciclops.org .
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute

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Figure 1: RadPopupEditor and RadPoupCintainer at design time.
Add three text boxes, four labels and two buttons to the RadPopupContainer. Arrange the controls like in Figure 2.
This way when Submit is pressed the name will be displayed in the control's text box.
Figure 3: The final result.


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Retro (Black) Glamour Featuring Bettie Page Lingerie by Playful Promises
By Cora Harrington June 21, 2017 in budget, cora's photoshoots, editorial, ethical, lookbook, pin up, retro, sponsored, uk 21 comments
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Bettie Page Lingerie by Playful Promises. If you're just looking for the lookbook and fit notes, scroll to the bottom!
Bettie Page Retro Futuristic Bullet Bra ($32) in size L and Lingerie Skirt ($45) in size M.
Josephine Baker. Dorothy Dandridge. Eartha Kitt. Lena Horne. Billie Holiday. Tina Turner. Iman. These women were the faces of glamour in my childhood. Beautiful, iconic women who were not only black, but also massively talented and gorgeous to boot. They were a balm to me, an answer to a society and a culture that made it clear girls and women who looked like me could never be "good enough."
Though pinup culture is stronger today than it's probably been since the 1950s, the history of black pinups is largely unsung and unwritten. Images of Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe, and yes, Bettie Page, are everywhere, but photos of vintage black pinup models are few and far between. Even the art of the era, which includes greats like Gil Elvgren, Bill Ward, and Earl Moran, is a largely white iconography. It would be easy, if one were so inclined, to believe black women didn't exist as pinups. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth.
Often, when this disparity is brought into the open, whether in reference to vintage art or even modern day art and pinup photography, people respond with the claim that it's "impossible" to find black models. There's a belief that black women, both then and now, simply aren't photogenic enough or "pinup" enough to represent the genre. Of course, that reasoning is ridiculous. More than that, when we're talking about images are meant to be seen as an ideals or interpretations of beauty, what does it mean when that vision of beauty is exclusively white?
From Black Girl with Long Hair
As we've talked about time and time again on TLA, there is power in representation and visibility. The word "empowerment" gets tossed around in reference to most anything nowadays, but there truly is something quite powerful when people who were largely unseen become visible.
I remember the first time I ran across photos of women like Lottie the Body, Miss Topsy, Jean Idelle, Joyce Bryant and Ethelyn Butler. It was a revelation to me. Yet mixed in with that elation was also a sense of shock. Why hadn't I seen these pictures before? Why was that part of pinup history hidden?
There are lots of reasons I like Playful Promises, but one reason - perhaps the most important one - is because this brand actively pushes against many conventions others take as a given. From speaking out on assumptions about Made in China goods, to centering entire campaigns around older women, to manufacturing their lingerie in core, plus, and full bust sizes (and shooting on models from each size range), Playful Promises, a self-identified feminist lingerie brand, has made responding to, unpacking, and defusing industry tropes an inherent part of what they do - all while creating stunningly gorgeous lingerie.
Vintage black pinups at the beach
When Playful Promises first asked me to the face of this Bettie Page Lingerie campaign, I was flattered, of course. Playful Promises and I have a very long history. Among other things, they were the first brand to sponsor a giveaway here as well as one of TLA's very first advertisers. Now, they're the first brand to ever ask me to be a model for them, and I couldn't be more honored.
However, the opportunity to model for one of my favorite lingerie brands wasn't the only reason I said yes. I also said yes because Emma, the founder and director of Playful Promises, made it clear that she wanted me - afro, dark skin, full lips and all - to show another idea of what a pinup could look like.
For me, this shoot is a collaboration and a celebration, not just of Playful Promises and their wildly successful Bettie Page line, but also of glamour. And of showing that glamour can take many forms. Glamour doesn't have to be traditional. It doesn't have to conform to others' standards.
You - yes, you - can be a gloriously decadent, sensual, powerful human in amazing lingerie...even if the way you look isn't valued by the mainstream. And I love that Playful Promises is here for that. Because everyone who wants it should have gorgeous lingerie.
Bettie Page Lingerie Black/Peach Overwire Bra ($57) in size 34C, Black/Peach 4 Strap Suspender Belt ($48) in size 8 US and Black/Peach Z Stitch Highwaist Brief ($38) in size 8 US
Being visibly yourself in a world that insists you should be invisible is a marvelous, extraordinary thing. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Bettie Page is an icon, and it's largely because of the lingering power of her photographs. Well something similar can be true for any of us. Show up, be yourself, incorporate beauty and pleasure and joy into your life...and maybe take a few photos along the way. Because you are good enough. And you deserve happiness.
For me, this collaboration with Bettie Page Lingerie is a way of connecting with my history. It's a way of paying tribute to all those unnamed and unremembered fashionable women of past eras and decades. It's also about shifting the story on what pinups can look like. And, lastly, it's about thanking Playful Promises for believing in this black pinup all those years ago.
If you've tried Playful Promises for Bettie Page, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. I've included fit notes as well as the sizes I'm wearing in each caption, but if you have more specific questions about a certain item, feel free to ask in the comments! I'm happy to answer them.
Fit Notes: Both of these fit me comfortably. The bullet bra features super pointy cups which you may need bullet bra pads or some other kind of "stuffing" to fill out and ensure they don't deflate. The lingerie skirt is very stretchy in all directions, which would likely make it good for a range of body shapes. A quick note: the corset lacing at the back of the skirt is functional, not decorative; you can relace it if you choose for a looser or tighter fit.
Bettie Page Lingerie Black Faux Feather Babydoll ($38) in size 8 and Black Faux Feather Robe ($45) in size 8.
Fit Notes: First of all, the Faux Feather Babydoll is an absolute steal at $38. While every piece in the Bettie Page Collection is a great value for the price, this is an exceptional value. It's also vegan-friendly since the feathers are fake. Unfortunately, the robe is no longer available in black, but you can still purchase it in peach. The babydoll is a perfect fit through the bust and shoulders but is just a smidge tighter than I would like through the hips and derriere, which makes sense as my hip measure would put me in a 10 US according to Playful Promises' size chart. That said, it's still wearable; I just prefer a slightly looser fit on my loungewear, especially when the material is non-stretch as this is. The robe is about mid-thigh length on me, and the sleeves to the robe are delightfully voluminous. I admit to feeling a little like Mae West when I wore it to type this post.
Bettie Page Lingerie Teal/Black Overwire Bra ($57) in size 34C, Teal/Black 4 Strap Suspender Belt ($48) in size 8 US and Teal/Black Z Stitch Highwaist Brief ($38) in size 8 US. Shown with Point Heel Stockings ($24) in size 10 and Mesh Gloves in O/S, both in Black.
Fit Notes: The Bettie Page Overwire Bra, 4 Strap Suspender Belt, and Highwaist Brief are all discussed further down in the Black/Peach colorway, so this caption focuses on the stockings and gloves. If you're into stockings, then you know it's basically impossible to find authentic, vintage-style, fully-fashioned stockings for under $25 in the United States, so if this is your aesthetic, Playful Promises has got you. The gloves are one size fits all, which made them a little tight on me (especially on my forearms), but at $16, they are an absolutely ridiculous deal, so they're still worth trying out (especially for you burlesque types who need a good quality glove to dazzle).
Bettie Page Lingerie Retro Eyelash Lace Bra ($57) in 34C, Lace 4 Strap Suspender Belt ($57) in size 10 US and Mesh Classic Brief ($19) in size 10 US. Shown with Point Heel Stockings ($24) in size 10.
Fit Notes: Of all the bras I tried for this shoot, the Eyelash Lace Bra was the most comfortable and wearable. While I love a good overwire or a bullet bra, if you want a piece that's retro-inspired but can still be incorporated into your day-to-day wardrobe, this is it. Of all the bras I tried, the Eyelash Lace Bra had the best fit for my particular bust shape. I also like that the straps are removable, so you can wear it strapless style if you prefer. The suspender belt is full of beautiful little details, like pink ribbon roses stitched to the top of each garter grip and a wide, eyelash-lace trimmed center panel that feels more expensive than it is. I went up a size from my usual in the mesh knickers, and I'm glad I did. These have a cheekier cut on me. If you're built similarly to how I am, don't expect the same kind of rear coverage you see on the website model. Though I don't think you can tell, the garter belt in this size is too big for me; I don't remember why I sized up, but an 8 would have been a better fit on me (basically, I'm saying this style is true to size).
Bettie Page Lingerie Black/Peach Overwire Bra ($57) in size 34C, Black/Peach 4 Strap Suspender Belt ($48) in size 8 US and Black/Peach Z Stitch Highwaist Brief ($38) in size 8 US. Shown with Point Heel Stockings ($24) in size 10.
Fit Notes: I have coveted an overwire bra for ages, and Playful Promises delivers. I took this bra in my usual size, and was very happy with the fit and look, but there are some unique qualities about overwires you want to keep in mind. First, it's not a style made for support; there is no underwire at the base of the bra to lift or shape the bust. There's some side boning just outside the overwire to help center your breasts, but you may find you need to use bullet bra pads for this style as well, especially if you have a shallower bust profile (I filled out the cups with a bit of padding for this shoot). The garter belt and panty are both very comfortable. Aesthetically speaking, I'm very much into that diamond-shaped bit of topstitching near the hips; it's a great detail. The Point Heel Stockings shown are discussed above in the Teal/Black photo caption.
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Cora Harrington
Founder and Editor in Chief of The Lingerie Addict. Author of In Intimate Detail: How to Choose, Wear, and Love Lingerie. I believe lingerie is fashion too, and that everyone who wants it deserves gorgeous lingerie.
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Thank you for putting words to true empowerment, and shedding light where it belongs!
PS, it was wonderful to meet you at Curvexpo NYC. I might just have to make a collage portrait inspired by one of these photos, if ok by you.
So beautiful. (Underwear is too). You reminded me of Iman, but you have your own beauty too. So glad Betty Page have asked you to model for them. Wish I could wear their bras. They are lovely.
The first time I saw your photo, I told you that you look like a model. I am happy to see that you have finally become one!
Cora says:
Thank you, Alexis!
Kashayas says:
Oh wow you look beautiful and I love the lingerie featured.
It's a beautiful collection. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
You look completely stunning, and I feel like these photos look classic and contemporary all at once. love it!!
Thank you, Saffron! Anna is a goddess behind the camera.
You look so stunning and sexy! I'm so in love with the futuristic bullet bra ❤ I need to check this company out xox
The futuristic bullet bra is so dramatic. It would be a great piece for styling as outerwear, especially for the evenings. Thanks for stopping by!
The pictures are lush – you look beautiful!
I have the bullet bra and love it, the fit is on point and its great quality for the price point. Cannot wait to try over-wires next!
Thank you, Erica! I completely agree with your notes here. And especially now that the overwire is available in a black/black colorway, I feel like it's a must-have.
This post made me super emotional. Cora, you look so damn good, and the lingerie actually looks like it was made for you. I love everything about this entire lookbook and I am so excited for you and for PP for this amazing shoot! Beautiful photos…you look stunning, lady! xoxo
PS. I also appreciated the fit notes, I was super curious about the fit of some of these pieces (especially the overwire) and your notes made me feel more confident about a future purchase from this collection.
Hi Amber!
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement over the years. Like I said, I couldn't think of a better partner for my first collaboration like this, and I'm so glad you like the images. Thank you for sharing it to your blog as well.
With affection,
Stunning photos Cora, and a perfect collaboration. I didn't realise TLA and Playful promises went back so far! I've been loving the Curve offerings although am a bit disappointed that only the black/peach set seems to be coming out in the plus sizes. I did order the suspender belt and highwaist brief, but I haven't fully tested them out for wear (I don't tend to wear stockings much when the temps fall below zero). The fit seems slightly smaller on the UK22 than the main ranges and unfortunately one of the bows trimming a suspender popped off when I first slipped it on. I did also purchase the overwire bra in a sort-of sister size but I'm not sure it's a shape that works for me. Strapless bras in general don't tend to suit my bust, but I think I'll try some padding to help with lift from underneath. I would have liked the option of straps, which I think I saw have been included with the most recent colourways?
At any rate, you make it all look amazing in this shoot!
Hi Thursday!
Yes, we do. It's been wild, and really, an incredible honor to have such a long partnership with a company that's believed in TLA from the very beginning.
Thank you for sharing your fit notes on the Curve collection too. Have you shared any of your feedback with Playful Promises? I feel certain that they'd want to hear your thoughts, especially regarding the bow trim popping off and any fit discrepancies. If you have time, I'd love to hear what you think about the overwire bra when you receive it. I'm interested in hearing how it works on different sizes.
Thanks again for your support and kind words,
You know I love what you do here at the blog, and you keep going from strength to strength. You've earned every bit of my support through hard work and dedication :) And stunning editorials like this!
I have been reviewing items over on the Playful Promises site when I get the chance, but I am a bit behind. And I don't like to compose a review until I have worn each item a few times – and other than the first test for fit when they arrived, my Bettie Page items haven't been worn at all. As I said, I love what Playful are doing and am happy to help them get better and better.
Amber DeSadier says:
You look stunning and it is amazing to see a black woman represented in lingerie modeling. Representation matters and you show off their stuff so well. Thanks Playful Promises for supporting women! I can't wait to buy me some Bettie Page Lingerie. I have wanted some forever, but this is significantly more of a push to support a great company.
Btw, you look stunning.
Thank you, Amber! A lot of brands call themselves feminist or "for women" or what have you nowadays, but I feel like Playful Promises comes closets to walking the walk. What they've done with their size expansions in particular over the last few seasons is unparalleled.


01 | Champagne is always my drink of choice.
02 | Daisies are my favorite flower. They always brighten my day!
03 | I studied French for 10 years and studied abroad in Cannes.
04 | I am obsessed with holidays - any excuse to throw a party.
05 | I'm currently in yoga teacher training and will graduate Fall 2018!
06 | My hobbies include taking naps and day drinking. Grapefruit mimosa, anyone?
07 | I'm a true crime fanatic: guilty as charged. I love My Favorite Murder and Mindhunter.
08 | I'm a passionate environmentalist, and I strive to live a zero waste lifestyle.
09 | I'm a Nebraskan, and yes, I do bleed Husker red.
10 | I'm a total 90s kid, and I'm a huge fan of X-Files and lava lamps.
11 | I own over 14 books about Audrey Hepburn. Obsessed, much?
12 | I have the cutest golden retriever puppy named Fritzy.


Maven Wave currently occupies 10,000 square feet at 71 S. Wacker. With a plan to add more than 100 employees to its operations this year, the firm will be adding 9,000 square feet of space within the building to accommodate the expansion.
"We have experienced exceptional growth in recent years and this expansion is a testament to the commitment we have to our clients, as it will allow us to attract and retain the top talent necessary to best serve their evolving business needs," said Jason Lee, partner and co-founder of Maven Wave.
Formerly known as the Hyatt Center, the hotelier moved out last year, leading the building owner, Irvine Company Office Properties, to seek out ways of attract tenants into the 13-year-old office tower. This includes a new amenity floor going in on the building's second level, named The Exchange. Offerings will include a self-pour bar, connected customer lounges and updated counter service, as well as a remodeled on-site fitness center. Renovations will be delivered this fall.
Jon Milonas and Peter Quinn of CBRE represented Maven Wave in the transaction. Annie Nicolau, Mark Georgas and Brad Despot of JLL represented Irvine Company. CBRE facilitated a full floor lease in the building for intellectual property law firm Banner & Witcoff earlier this year.


8.28.10: JUST ADDED: Guitarist Steve Gunn will perform a 30-minute electric set with John Truscinski on drums following the screening.
A cult hero revered in folk circles and beyond for his incredible ability to play seemingly any stringed instrument, Sandy Bull's virtuosity was only matched by his technological curiosity and inclination towards experimentation, both in the studio and onstage. Often compared to contemporaries such as John Fahey and Robbie Basho, Bull's music merges influences from the worlds of jazz, classical, Arabic, and Indian composition, yet always retains an immediately distinctive feel that comes across as both effortless and timeless. NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN BLUES shines a light on Bull's unconventional life, bringing forward many unknown stories, interviews with friends and admirers (Wavy Gravy, Hamza El Din, Bob Neuwirth), as well as long unheard recordings from different periods in his career. If you know Bull's music you'll want to see this film, and if his name is new to you then it will serve as the ultimate introduction.
A short portrait about KC's grandmother (Sandy's mom) Daphne Hellman. Daphne was a harpist in NYC who played everything from Bach to boogie woogie. The portrait traces Daphne's life through stories of her career playing harp and of her several marriages to New York socialites. The film includes footage of Daphne and her long-time musical partner, Mr. Spoons, performing in the Subway.
Tickets are available at Anthology's box office on the day of the show only. The box office opens 30 minutes before the first show of the day. There are no advance ticket sales. Reservations are available to Anthology members only.
The filmmaker— K.C. Bull, Sandy's daughter— will be in attendance.
"Deposit No Return Blues" is a documentary K.C. Bull made about her father, psychadelic rock legend Sandy Bull. He played the role of the outsider, writing meditations on his instrument and bringing classical music to the cosmic happening. He was many things, but the way the film remembers him is through his instrument and how it connected him to the outside world.


Just a quick share of my boy - He makes me so proud most of the time. He just finished his first "performance" in a Shakespeare play - A Midsummer Night's Dream. He had the part of Demetrius. Even when he lay down at the beginning of his scene (he was asleep in the forest before the potion was put on his eyes...) he was careful not to let the audience see up his "dress". I don't have a lot of photos to share. Instead I took video tape so Dad could watch it later.
The performance was very abbreviated - just a short section that had all of the actors in it - as part of the "sharing time" at the conclusion of our Homeschool Co-Op classes. He had nine weeks in the class studying the play, time period, and general writings of Shakespeare. He really enjoyed it. It seems like he's always had a bit of an affinity for Shakespeare - a couple of years ago he got up at about 1 a.m., so I thought I'd bore him back to sleep with a movie - Much Ado About Nothing... Nope - he stayed awake for ALL of it and followed the whole story!
I've been so busy teaching a class myself that I waited until the night before to finally sew his costume together. I decided to not try to take a nap before the last class since it was 6 a.m. when I finished it (the pattern said 2 hours!) It was just a "Robin Hood" costume, but we changed the colors up a bit and added a pirate sword from Disney World and the cowboy boots. I think the boots totally make the outfit... Don't you?


These books have been introduced in a Panchkula school, The Gurukul in Sector 20, where the app scans a particular topic and show it on screen, in real.
Now, students can access textbooks online with the help of a mobile application.
To give students a real picture with live characters of what they are studying, a mobile app, Oxford A real, has been launched. The app works on specially coded books.
students, teachers and parents, too.
These books have been introduced in a Panchkula school, The Gurukul in Sector 20, where the app scans a particular topic and show it on screen, in real. The app can be downloaded for free from any Android phone.
Asked about the utility of the new app, Ashutosh Walia from the Oxford University Press, said: "This is a revolutionary step towards the development of books wherein learning was taken to a new level. Suppose, if a book shows images of a tribe dancing, the app would scan the images and show the real dance on the screen.
Apart from being useful for teachers in classrooms, this app offers a complete after-school home support system for the parents.
Many more schools from the Tricity are likely to introduce these app-based books soon.


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Does the coffee shop market look too frothy?
Farming exchanges bad times for good, but what lies ahead?
Nine months on from the UK's vote to leave the EU, Northern Ireland's private sector has maintained its growth momentum as it enters the second quarter of 2017.
Today sees the release of February data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI®.
As we approach the 10th anniversary of Northern Ireland's house price peak (and subsequent correction), we've been seeing some encouraging signs in the housing market across a range of indicators.
So with the annual Academy Awards handed out at the weekend, we've decided to suggest some potential winners of a hypothetical Economic Gongs.
The latest report – produced for Ulster Bank by Markit – pointed to a positive start to 2017, with further increases in output, new orders and employment recorded.
In many respects, the carpark is a microcosm of the economy, and having a look at what people use to get themselves from A to B can tell us more than economists' spreadsheets and even Bank of England briefings.
Consumer sweet spot to turn sour?
To say that 2016 was an eventful year would be an understatement. Political surprises have become the order of the day with the vote for Brexit & Trump ("BRUMP") the highlights.
The rate of growth in business activity at Northern Ireland companies quickened sharply at the end of 2016 and was the strongest in almost two-and-a-half years.
Divergence has been a key theme of the Northern Ireland economy during recent years, with our economic performance consistently diverging from – i.e. falling further behind - the rest of the UK.
Sterling taking a pounding but will we be trumped by inflation?
Today's cost of saving crisis...tomorrow's cost of living crisis?
Brexit - Doors to Manual?
The next financial crisis Made in China?
Next Financial Crisis: Made in China?
Time to put economy where our mouth is?
Has Northern Ireland gone selfie mad?
Can Northern Ireland build on its housing market recovery?
An article covering Northern Ireland's residential property prices / transactions alongside the latest corporate / personal insolvency statistics is attached for your information.


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What Is the Point Behind Commodity Options Trading?
Commodity options trading has become a very popular form of investment over the years. However, many people outside the market do not understand the purpose behind it. Here are the basics of why someone would want to trade commodity options.
When you get involved in commodity options trading, you will essentially be buying options on commodity contracts. This gives you the right to purchase a commodities contract, but not necessarily the obligation to do so. Therefore, this is done as a way to lower risk on commodity investing.
For example, you could purchase an option on an oil contract. The contract as an exercise date which would be the latest possible date that you could actually put the contract into effect. You can then sit back and watch the market and decide whether or not you actually want to exercise your option. If the price of oil goes up high enough, you can go ahead in exercise the option and take advantage of the higher oil prices. If the price of oil remained stagnant, you could decide to not do anything with the option. At this point, you are only out the amount of money that you invested in the option which will be much less than purchasing a full oil contract.


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Eventide expands its iOS range with Rotary Mod
A sound effect app based on the sound of the classic Leslie cabinet.
Eventide Audio is bringing the sound of the Leslie cabinet to the iOS market with Rotary Mod. The effects app is produced from an "authentic emulation based on the liquid and lush Leslie cabinet", Eventide says. The cabinet was used by legendary artists like The Beatles, Beach Boys, Cream and Pink Floyd and was heard on thousands of recordings.
Originally designed as an organ speaker cabinet, the Leslie speaker featured a rotating system of horns that would produce a tremolo, chorus-like effect. This adjustable effect became a classic 60's sound – Jimi Hendrix notably used it on Little Wing and Machine Gun. Rotary Mod is designed to bring that sound to the 21st Century and the palm of your hand.
Rotary Mod produces a pulse-like vibrato effect that depends on the speed of rotation. The speed of the Rotor and Horn can be changed independently on the app, with the ability for mixing the two to produce pulsing and vibrato effects. An LFO is featured to module the frequency of Rotor and Horn speed. Cabinet size can be switched between STD (standard) or Giant. HiCut is included to allow you flexibility to attenuate the frequency to your taste. Rotary Mod comes with a number of Factory presets, with Mix Lock allowing you to scroll through the presets while keeping wet-dry mix constant.
The iOS app is available as an Audi Units AUv3 plugin, Inter-App audio and as a standalone app for iPhone and iPad.
Eventide's Rotary Mod is available for download now for $7.99 USD. Find out more at eventideaudio.com
Find out what else was on show at AES New York 2019 here.


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Watch This Week's "Inside The Summit League" Show
View this week's "Inside The Summit League" episode by clicking on the video below.
Segment 1: We recap the women's soccer Summit League Tournament as the South Dakota State Jackrabbits win the tournament in dramatic fashion.
Segment 2: Host Tom Neiman and MidcoSN Summit League basketball analyst Brad Newitt talk all things women's hoops.
Segment 3: Tom and Brad run through who to watch for this season for men's basketball in The Summit League.
Segment 4: We take a look at the construction process of the athletic facilities at the University of South Dakota in this week's campus spotlight.
Segment 5: Volleyball enters the last week of regular season action, and we've got highlights from last week's games.
WHERE YOU CAN WATCH "INSIDE THE SUMMIT LEAGUE"
The show airs live on Midco Sports Network in South Dakota, North Dakota and parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin each Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT. Check listings for replay days and times.
The Summit League's website, www.thesummitleague.org, will make the show available by each Friday throughout the season.
Local affiliates in Denver, Fargo, Fort Wayne, Macomb, Omaha and Tulsa will also carry "Inside The Summit League." Please visit www.thesummitleague.org/itsl for more information.
In its fourth decade of Division I athletics, The Summit League offers 19 championship sports and has a combined enrollment of over 120,000 at nine institutions, including four located in top 60 U.S. metro populations and two land-grant universities. Member institutions include: Denver (University of Denver), Fort Wayne (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis), North Dakota State University, Omaha (University of Nebraska Omaha), Oral Roberts University, the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University and Western Illinois University. Previously known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League rebranded in 2007 and has since produced eight NCAA Champions along with over 65 All-Americans, 60 Academic All-America selections and numerous former student-athletes competing at the highest professional level. For more information about the league and to "See The Summit", visit www.thesummitleague.org, follow on Twitter @thesummitleague, download The Summit League's Front Row app, and watch the weekly "Inside The Summit League" show at www.thesummitleague.org/itsl.
#SeeTheSummit


You'll be in a provincial park with a stay at Leopard Hills in Kruger National Park.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools. Your bed comes with cotton sheets and down comforters. Rooms have private furnished patios. Conveniences include minibars and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself with body treatments and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. This guesthouse also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Leopard Hills. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include an Internet point, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
The preferred airport for Leopard Hills is Kruger National Park (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.).


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Matthew Shores named new chair of Department of Chemistry
By Katie Courage
Beginning in July, Professor Matthew Shores will take the helm of Colorado State University's Department of Chemistry as its new chair.
Shores is keen to build on the success of his predecessor and current chair, Professor Chuck Henry, who has held the position for the past four years. Henry has been a leader in bolstering a successful graduate program, revamping the undergraduate major, bringing new accomplished faculty on board, and overseeing the creation of the new Chemistry Research Building. This summer, Henry will return to his full-time faculty role in the classroom and laboratory.
Looking ahead, Shores said, "there are a lot of opportunities for growth." And having worked with many kind and capable senior colleagues over the past 13 years at CSU, he said, "I would like to pay it forward."
"Matt has a great deal of support from faculty, staff and students," said Jan Nerger, dean of the College of Natural Sciences. "I am confident in his abilities to provide strong vision and direction for the department and pleased to welcome him to the College leadership team."
Shores earned his B.A in chemistry and philosophy from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota in 1997 and completed his Ph.D. in chemistry at University of California, Berkeley, in 2002. There, he dived into inorganic chemistry, starting his work with single-molecule magnets. This field took him to a postdoctoral position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology through 2005. Later that year, he joined the CSU chemistry department in the College of Natural Sciences as an assistant professor.
One of the things that drew Shores to CSU was the department's investment in facilities and infrastructure. "They already had the instrumentation I needed to do my magnetic measurements – so I could start on day one and do the science I wanted to do," he said. That ability to jump right in was thanks, he said, to senior faculty who "had been thinking ahead about what kind of instrumentation scientists would need to be successful." And he hopes to be able to continue that approach.
"Just look at this new Chemistry Research Building," he said. Such new top-rate facilities help in recruiting top-level faculty and graduate students. "We've really punched above our weight for so long," he said, noting the steady number of 30 tenure-track faculty members for more than a decade. "The people hired since me are really rising stars in their fields. And we expect to keep hiring in that way."
And the department will be doing a substantial amount of hiring in the next several years, filling vacancies left by numerous faculty who are transitioning to retirement. As senior faculty retire, he said, "we're not looking to hire a direct replacement for that person – we're looking to the next frontiers," including biological, environmental, materials and sustainability chemistry.
Service-minded
At the same time, Shores is dedicated to upholding the University's land-grant mission, providing broad, foundational research and learning opportunities. The chemistry department teaches some 70 percent of all students at CSU – an overall number which has grown substantially in the past decade. "We would love to mirror the growth of the student population," he said. "But we also recognize that it takes quite an investment from the University to start up a successful new chemistry faculty member."
In addition to teaching students from across campus, the department is also home to CSU's Central Instrument Facility (CIF). "CIF is sort of the jewel of the core facilities, which is centered in chemistry but serves so much of the rest of the University," Shores said. He noted that half of the facility's use is now by people outside of the chemistry department.
The Chemistry Research Building, which opened in 2017, has provided new world-class research infrastructure to campus. But, noted Shores, "this only gets a third of our faculty into a new space, so there is a challenge of how to get good space for everyone." One of his top goals is "making the old Chemistry Building as awesome as the new one. That building has good bones, but it definitely needs an updating," he said.
The graduate program continues to expand, now boasting 187 graduate students. And the undergraduate major, which has 169 students, is in the midst being updated. "The current major is demanding and fairly rigid," Shores noted. "But chemistry is really broad," he said. There are exciting advances happening in biological, environmental, materials and sustainability chemistry, "so we want our major to reflect that."
Looking at the department today, particularly with the addition of the Chemistry Research Building, he said, thanks to the leadership of Henry and Dean of the College Jan Nerger, "We have an opportunity to change the way people do science. And that's a good time to be chair. I am looking forward to making this place even better."
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SetComponent attaches a model to the linked MapleSim model. The model appears in the Components palette under the Definitions tab.
The model parameter is either a string consisting of Modelica source code or a DynamicSystems[System] object.
Link to the MapleSim model.
Assign the equations for a simple nonlinear resistor.
Use MapleToModelica to create Modelica code for the model.
model nonlinear_resistor "Nonlinear resistor, v = R1*i^k"
Add the component to the linked MapleSim model.
Create a DynamicSystems object and attach it as a component.
Reassign the systemname field of sys; the new name is used as the model name.