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Q: PHP: how to prevent json_encode rounding number automatically? Having a big problem with json_encode it automatically round off the digits but I need 2 decimal points on every digits.
PHP:
<?php
$numbers = [1.00,2.00];

foreach ($numbers as $i => $number)
{
      $numbers[$i] = number_format($number, 2, '.', null);
}

echo json_encode($numbers,  JSON_NUMERIC_CHECK);
?>

OUTPUT:
[1,2]
EXPECTED OUTPUT:
[1.00,2.00]
how can I prevent every digits for not rounding off automatically?

PS: NOT A STRING :)

A: Sounds like you are looking for JSON_PRESERVE_ZERO_FRACTION, available in PHP 5.6.6. Prior versions, you'll need to either convert to string or suck it up and accept that floats and integers are equivalent when there's no fractional value.
$numbers = [1.00,2.00];

echo $res = json_encode($numbers,JSON_PRESERVE_ZERO_FRACTION);

A:
$numbers = [1.00,2.00];

Here your numbers have already lost their "decimal values". Seriously, try var_dump on them right after this line, you won't get .00 from that either.
Floating point numbers and integers only contain the numeric value, formatting is not preserved in any way. It's not a json_encode problem, it's a fundamental truth of numeric values in computing.
If you want to preserve formatting you need to use strings all the way through.

A: You can use your code in this way as follows:
<?php
 $numbers = [1.00,2.00];

 foreach ($numbers as $i => $number)
 {
    $numbers[$i] = number_format($number, 2, '.', null);
 }

  echo $res = json_encode($numbers); // ["1.00","2.00"]
  echo str_replace('"', '', $res); //[1.00,2.00]
 ?>

and Your EXPECTED OUTPUT: [1.00,2.00] which is same.


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AWS Systems Manager Automation documents let you customize your Amazon Machine Images to improve security and avoid config drift.
Automation is the long-standing, presiding champion in any DevOps arena, and even more so in cloud environments, where the emphasis is on short-lived, ephemeral resources that can be safely discarded when they've run their course and completed their predetermined task.
When you're faced with running a multitude of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances on Amazon Web Services (AWS), sometimes across multiple regions, upgrading packages and applying security patches on the operating systems (OSs) of your instances can be a daunting task. Once you're content that your OSs are current and up to date and your installed packages are patched, you then have the task of customizing your Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) to suit in-house needs.
Tied in with how you customize your instances is config drift , a well-known phenomenon in DevOps circles. Whether you're using a cloud or traditional data center infrastructure, servers all too easily become uniquely configured and somewhat "special." By that, I mean they become beautiful Snowflakes , so called because snowflakes are apparently unique. Compared with other servers providing the same services, these special servers might have distinctly different scripts or applications, or they might have certain packages pinned to specific versions to keep everything else from breaking horribly. These unique characteristics cause issues on a number of levels, such as knowing what you're allowed to update during patch runs or having to keep track of each snowflake's idiosyncrasies in the event that an enterprise-wide issue (e.g., a new kernel) is urgently required because of a suddenly discovered nasty bug.
In this article, I walk you through the automation of much of the initial inception of your instances – that is, the creation of your bespoke AMIs. During the process, you'll see how you can call manifests, scripts, or playbooks to customize your AMIs precisely to specific in-house preferences. You'll also see automatic updates of OS packages, so you know that an instance will be patched and up to date at launch. If you get the manifests, scripts, or playbooks correct during this process, you can avoid config drift by running them every 20 minutes or so over the resulting instances – which introduces the holy grail: idempotency. Simply put, that means you can be absolutely assured that your server config is exactly as you intend it to be at startup. Each file, service, and variable is reset at each execution if it has changed. This process is great for avoiding config drift and, importantly, for security. The value of idempotency is dependent on the effort you put into the scripts you run to enforce it. I'm a big fan from a professional DevSecOps perspective.
To my mind, however, the most powerful aspect is that this process can be left to run automatically – hourly, daily, weekly, or using whatever schedule you like – and be trusted to provide exactly what you intended in the first place when you set it up (with detailed logs, if you're in doubt): server images you can trust implicitly. In an additional step, I'll also encrypt the main Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) volume for greater security.
Someone clever recently said that you should employ people that can automate themselves out of a job and then give them a different job so they can do the same thing again. Although it's an interesting thought, I can't help but think of the film Terminator ! That aside, I'll ask the mighty AWS Systems Manager Automation documents to step forward and provide a sensible level of automation.
Systems Manager Automation documents, a part of the Systems Manager Automation service in AWS (look under EC2 to find them quickly), provide a way of scripting using AWS data structures so that a predictable set of functions can be executed and ultimately provide output in a predictable way. There's a mountain of docs on the AWS site, but although I'm generally a fan of the AWS developer docs, I have to admit I was disappointed with the mountain of docs available on the AWS site, because some did not provide the information I needed, which meant a lot of trial and error (e.g., setting up and patching a Windows AMI).
The example AMI I'll be using is Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus). You'll need to bookmark the Ubuntu AMI ID page locator for future use. Before I dive in too quickly, though, I'll look at an issue that needs a little forethought and then the workflow of what the Automation document will look like.
If you've already opened the AMI ID page locator link above, you will have noticed that each AWS region has its own AMI IDs. Automation documents run in each region (per AWS account), and although with some Identity Access Management (IAM) jiggery-pokery you can allow various services and users to access them, for each region you want to use, you will have to use different source AMI IDs for the Automation document to ingest. That means choosing an AMI ID for that region and changing (or programmatically calling) that different AMI ID in each region's Automation document.
From the EC2 AMI locator page (Figure 1), I choose the top AMI ID that offers enhanced hardware integration (hvm, or hardware virtual machine) and faster solid-state drive (ssd) storage. Because I'm in the Dublin, Ireland, region (known as eu-west-1 ), I will use ami-4d46d534 as my source AMI ID from now on. In other words, when I begin my process, that is the ID of the AMI that I will reference. Starting with that image, I will then update and customize that AMI further, which will produce another AMI that my instances use. Through the journey of this process, other AMIs will be created, but ultimately I want an AMI ID of a final image that I can use that as my "golden source" – or "Grandfather" machine image, you might say – from then onward.
Don't worry if that sounds confusing. Table 1 shows step-by-step what the process will achieve. If you need more detail, the AWS docs are very good at providing this bird's-eye view. (Note, however, that I've added the encryption step separately.) Now that you see what steps are needed, I'll set up an Automation document.
Figure 1: In this case, ami-4d46d534 is the source AMI ID for Dublin in the eu-west-1 region.
1 The scheduler starts the ball rolling in cron job style. Amazon CloudWatch or similar.
2 A temporary AWS instance is spawned from the source AMI (i.e., the official region-specific Ubuntu AMI ID). A micro-instance (by default) spins up from the AMI.
3 A snapshot of that instance is created, which gets a new AMI ID and contains an encrypted root EBS storage volume for extra security. A new AMI ID after copying has completed.
4 Choose whether to inject your own pre-update script before you automatically update Ubuntu packages. Call a script using a URL and run it, if desired.
5 Update the OS packages with the very welcome option of excluding and including packages not already in the official Ubuntu AMI. This is pretty darn quick, because official AMIs from Ubuntu are already patched if using a new AMI ID. In Ubuntu's case, good old Apt, dpkg, or Aptitude takes care of this step.
6 Next, I choose to fire an Ansible playbook to harden an AMI and add compliance, although you could equally choose to trigger Bash scripts or some other continuous integration/continuous deployment process. Simply pass a URL to a script in the Automation document and it will automatically chmod +x and executethe script.
7 The customized temporary instance is stopped and a snapshot is created. No more instance.
8 From the temporary instance's snapshot, an AMI is created, which is given the resulting AMI ID. Clean-up and automatic termination of the instance.
Make sure that you also have access to the required AWS Access and Secret keys and then make them available in your ~/.aws/credentials file. Again, you can find more docs online if you get stuck at this stage.
Once you're up and running, if you get stuck with the customization scripts that the Automation document supports, have a look at the instance you've spun up (called PRE and POST hook scripts) in the /var/log/amazon/ssm/amazon-ssm-agent.log path.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the scripts pulled down by entering URLs in the Automation document (the PRE and POST hook scripts) are automatically cleaned up from /tmp and indeed have chmod +x added to them so that they execute correctly (Table 1, step 6).
You can pull them over HTTPS, and I keep meaning to try embedding a username and password (sometimes called Basic Auth in the URLs) for a little extra security. It goes without saying that you should figure out a way of securing access to your scripts (e.g., by IP address) if there's anything remotely sensitive in them or potentially use a mechanism such as single-use tokens.
For other assistance, a reasonable starting point to the many AWS docs I mentioned previously might be from these the "Automation CLI Walkthrough: Patch a Linux AMI" page (look on the left navigation pane for related articles).


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Getting To And Away From Cotopaxi National Park
Parque Nacional Cotopaxi has three access points: Lasso, El Boliche and Machachi. The roads between the entry stations have been paved now and make the whole journey incredibly smooth. Many lodges offer private transport service to and fro as well.
Lasso Entrance
The main entrance to Cotopaxi National Park, Caspi, is just a few kilometers before the town of Lasso. From Quito, drive south on the Pan-American Highway for approximately two hours, until you see a large sign: Parque Nacional Cotopaxi. Turn left (east) at the sign, immediately cross a set of railroad tracks, and follow a dirt road east for 15 kilometers (9 mi) until you get to the park's main entrance. The route is well-marked. If you don't have your own car, buses run regularly along the Pan-American Highway from Quito. Ask to be let off at the entrance and walk or hitchhike (easier on weekends) to the entrance. Often there are taxis waiting at the park entrance turn-off. It costs about $10 to hire a taxi to take you to the museum, but many hikers opt to hire a ride to the Laguna Limpiopungo. This is about a 15-kilometer (9-mi) trip from the Pan-American Highway.
El Boliche Entrance
El Boliche is about 1.5 hours south of Quito and is also the turn-off to the Clirsen NASA minitrak station. The road, which may be closed to vehicles but accessible to hikers and mountain bikers, is marked with a huge sign and the tracking equipment is plainly visible from below. Take a bus as far as the turn-off from the Pan-American Highway. The road is asphalted for the first two kilometers (1.2 mi); after the old tracking station, it is gravel. There are signs most of the way, but stay right following the railroad tracks for 0.5 kilometer (0.3 mi). You pass the railway station, cross the tracks and continue to the Río Daule campsite, which is about seven kilometers (4.2 mi) beyond the tracking station.
Alternately, take the train, the Ruta Páramo Infinito, which arrives at Área Nacional de Recreación el Boliche, near Parque Nacional Cotapaxi. (See the site of the national railways for more information: www.ferrocarrilesdelecuador.gob.ec). Ecuadorians have the once had the curious habit of riding on the roof of trains but this is no longer allowed for safety reasons.
From the train depot, the dirt road continues climbing gradually. One to two kilometers (about 1 mi) beyond Río Daule, it passes a hairpin bend with a stable and a thatched hut. After a further one to two kilometers, take an unmarked left-hand turn (look for herds of llamas; the animals are being studied in the area) down the main road to the park entrance station. Just before the station, you'll meet up with the road from the Lasso entrance.
Machachi Entrance
The third entry point into the park is south of Machachi. This is the closest turn-off from Quito, favored by those with private vehicles and better for bicyclists, but involves a rougher road to the less-used North Entrance Station, Pedregal. You can take a bus to Machachi and hire a camioneta (pick-up truck) to the refuge for about $35.
The route follows a cobble road to the left out of the main plaza in Machachi and climbs around the north side of Rumiñahui. The road first drops down to a river valley 3 kilometers (1.8 mi) from the plaza, then follow signs another 12 kilometers (7.2 mi) to Hacienda El Porvenir (Volcano Land). Continue another four kilometers (2.4 mi) to the North Entrance Station. From here head south first passing by Tambopaxi, and eventually arrive at the turn-off to the climber's refuge.
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At the Consol Energy Center, it's business as usual. A fresh sheet of ice, proudly stamped with the Pittsburgh Penguins logo, awaits a group of prospects and rookies eager to seize an opportunity in the Steel City. For four days (July 16 through 20), the Penguins will evaluate top end draft picks through a series of on-ice practices, scrimmage sessions, fitness and medical testing, and team building activities at the team's development camp. The objective is clear: assess key pieces within the Penguins' system and determine which players are NHL ready.
The hockey club invited 37 prospects, consisting of 21 forwards, 12 defensemen, and four goaltenders. Of the 37 attendees, 23 are Penguins' draft picks—including all six players selected at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Among the attendees to this year's prospect development camp, three players stand out and will surely lead the charge at the scrimmage on Saturday July 20:
Pittsburgh Penguins' prospects and rookies take a break from on-ice practice during day one of development camp at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Tristan Jarry, selected 44th overall by the Penguins at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, caught the attention of the organization following a strong season with the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL. A native of British Columbia, Jarry posted a 0.936 save percentage, 1.61 goals against average, and stopped 585 shots in 27 games played with the Oil Kings. The eighteen year-old shows promise but lacks playoff experience—having played only one game during his three seasons with the WHL. It is likely that the organization will give Jarry time to mature, develop, and adapt to the pressure, speed, and expectations associated with Penguins' unique brand of hockey. It is imperative that the club is patient with Jarry—goaltending is a key part of any roster. A poor performance between the pipes—as evidenced by Penguins' netminder Marc-Andre Fleury—brings disappointment and unmet expectations.
Derrick Pouliot is another darling of the WHL. Selected 8th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the skilled blueliner was an invaluable asset for the Portland Winterhawks in the 2013 postseason—registering 20 points (4G, 16A) in 27 contests and earning a plus-9 rating. In the 2012-13 regular season, Pouliot posted an impressive 45 points (9G, 36A) in 44 games played—averaging almost a point per game. Pouliot's speed through the neutral zone, ability to set up teammates, and puck control make him a perfect addition to the Penguins' back end. The only ingredient missing from Pouliot's recipe for success is physical strength. As with many prospects and rookies, Pouliot needs to improve his overall physical strength in order to keep up with the demands and intensity of Penguins' hockey.
Another notable defenceman is Scott Harrington. The twenty-year old is a stay-at-home defenseman and former captain of the OHL's London Knights. In 216 regular season career games with the Knights, Harrington posted 81 points (13G, 68A) and earned a plus-58 rating. In the 2013 AHL postseason, Harrington made his debut with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and netted a goal in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Penguins selected Harrington 54th overall at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
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Handicapping the NBA Rookie of the Year
Dee Friedman | May 16, 2017
The NBA Draft Lottery goes tonight, which means teams that didn't make the playoffs are relying on a single ping pong ball to make their hopes and dreams come true. Teams want that number one pick, and if they don't get it, they want one of the top five, which would give them a top prospect.
But before we move on to the 2017 draft, let's take a look at last year. Ben Simmons was selected first overall, followed by Brandon Ingram and Jaylen Brown. However, next month the NBA Rookie of the Year will be announced, and only one 2016-17 prospect is among the leading candidates. Handicapping the winner is a bit difficult, but let's see if we can make it profitable.
Malcolm Brogdon: 11/9
NBA teams tend to shy away from veteran college players, and in Brogdon's case, from schools that don't tend to focus on offense. Coming out of Tony Bennett's defensive minded system at Virginia, most observers figured Brogdon would guard, but were unsure how else he could produce. The Bucs second round pick last June did what you would hope an older rookie would do: be consistent. While Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest reason Milwaukee made the leap from 33 wins in 2015-2016, to 42 victories this year, Brogdon scored 10.2 points a game, dished out 4.2 assists per performance, managed 2.8 rebounds a contest, and shot 45.7% overall, and 40.4% on threes. The Bucs outscored opponents by nearly three points per 100 possessions when Brogdon was on the court. When he wasn't, they were outscored by just under two points for each 100 possessions.
Dario Saric: 17/8
Drafted number 12 overall in 2014 by the Magic, Saric played professionally for several seasons overseas before being traded to the Sixers, and then debuting in Philly this season. His numbers are good, but not great. Per game, Saric averaged 12.8 points, grabbed 6.3 rebounds, handed out 2.2 assists, and shot 41.1% from the floor, and 31.1% from outside the arc. He increased his scoring total to more than 17 points a game following the All Star Break. The Sixers weren't very good, like normal, but Saric was a bright spot, and certainly is a major part of the team's plans moving forward.
Joel Embiid: 83/17
After missing two full seasons due to foot injuries, the third overall pick in the 2014 draft was not only the best rookie in the NBA during the first third of the season, but one of the best players. However, after tallying 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks a game, while shooting 46.6% from the floor over 31 games for the Sixers, Embiid's season ended when he tore meniscus in one of his knees. Like Saric, Embiid played for a bad Philadelphia team. Unlike Saric, he was spectacular, instead of merely exciting. How do you judge a dominant player for a third of the year, versus good players for a full campaign?
It is hard to vote for Embiid, even though he was lights out in his short time on the court. That said, when he and Saric played together, nobody in their right mind could select the Croatian. There also is a possibility that people will see two Sixers, and some will go with Embiid, and others with Saric, which would split the vote and help Brogdon.
As for Brogdon, he is the only contender who was part of a playoff team, and that squad was much better with him on the court than riding the pine. Brogdon might not be a superstar, but every team in the league would like to have him, and there are several reasons to believe he will be the 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year.
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Chris Caplice appointed MIT senior research scientist
Chris Caplice PhD '96, executive director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, has been appointed MIT senior research scientist for his long-term commitment to research and education in supply chain management. Over the past two decades, Caplice has developed and deployed theoretical models and educational innovations that have had a global impact on supply chain practice and education. In 2016, Caplice was named a Silver Family Research Fellow and became the only nonfaculty member at MIT to receive an endowed chair.
Most recently, Dr. Chris (as his online learners refer to him) was recognized for innovations in education both online and on campus. From the MITx Prize for Teaching and Learning with MOOCs to the Irwin Sizer Award for Most Significant Improvement to MIT Education to the student-nominated MIT Teaching with Digital Technology Award, Caplice has been repeatedly recognized for his contributions to supply-chain education. He created and led the first-ever MicroMasters credential program to be offered anywhere. More than a quarter of a million people from 196 different countries have enrolled in one or more of his courses. Over 1,500 learners have completed the full credential, and more than 10,000 are in the pipeline to complete it. This credential is being recognized across sectors for its value and relevance to improving supply chain management competency worldwide.
"Chris's work has truly advanced the online learning experience — not only for courses in supply chain management, but also for others inspired by his example," says Sanjay Sarma, MIT vice president for open learning.
Previously, Caplice directed the MIT Master of Engineering in Logistics. He transformed the program from a purely technical and analytics-focused degree to one that includes leadership and management training. Today, this boutique MIT master's program in its 20th year has over 750 alumni working in leadership roles in some of the world's largest organizations. His master's format has served as the foundation for the MIT Global SCALE Network graduate certificate now offered to hundreds of students annually through five collaborating institutions worldwide.
Pioneering education is only Caplice's most recent contribution to the supply-chain sector and business at large. Beginning right after his MIT PhD, Caplice applied optimization-based procurement models he had studied to create OptiBid. This tool was the first ever to apply combinatorial auctions to freight transportation. Since that time, optimization-based procurement has become an industry-standard practice and is embedded in all professional-grade transportation management systems. Later, while chief scientist at Chainalytics, Caplice developed an econometric pricing model that uncovered hidden costs in shipper-carrier policies. He introduced the parameters of this model in 2004 to a consortium of would-be competitors and collaborators. Aggregating and anonymizing the information allowed these companies and organizations to gain better market information without sharing any confidential material. Today, an unexpected benefit from this work is a "regional freight value" for every three-digit postal code in the United States, widely used by firms to allocate distribution, manufacturing, and other facilities.
Research discoveries in supply chain management may not gather headlines in the same way they do in other disciplines; even so, their impact on daily lives is significant. Caplice's applied research has influenced daily life in many hidden ways. During the 2000s, he developed scenario-planning models to deliver long-range transportation and infrastructure methodology as part of the Future Freight Flows project. Today, the methodology is used by transportation departments in many U.S. states and has changed the way many agencies interact with the private sector in terms of long-term infrastructure needs. More recently, working with the world's largest retailer, Caplice designed a stochastic optimization tool that helps them make the best assignment decisions for their fleet and for-hire carriers. This has led to annual savings for the company in the tens of millions of dollars. In addition, it reduced the company's planning investment time by 75 percent. While these kinds of breakthroughs may not be obvious to the end user, they impact the capability of companies and organizations to create and deliver goods and services that the public can use.
The challenges to supply chains and their management will continue to mount as our societies become more concentrated in globally connected urban environments. Building on past innovations and serving as executive director of the Center for Transportation and Logistics will position Caplice to continue to exert an analytical and practical approach to new challenges for practitioners. As a senior research scientist, he is empowered to manage a diverse portfolio of research and education activities.
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Council Senior Fellow Jagdish Bhagwati Takes on the Critics of Globalization in New Book
February 17, 2004 - Critics of globalization blame it for everything from child labor to environmental degradation, cultural homogenization, and a host of other ills afflicting poorer nations. In his new book, internationally renowned economist and Council Fellow Jagdish Bhagwati takes on the critics, revealing that globalization, when properly governed, is in fact the most powerful force for social good in the world today. For instance, he argues that when globalization leads to greater general prosperity in an underdeveloped nation, it reduces child labor and increases literacy (when parents have sufficient income, they send their children to school, not work). Bhagwati describes how globalization helps the cause of women around the world and he shows how economic growth, when coupled with the appropriate environmental safeguards, does not necessarily increase pollution.
With wit and wisdom, Jagdish Bhagwati convincingly shows that globalization is part of the solution, not part of the problem.
"This is the book that everyone has been waiting for. Bhagwati thoughtfully considers the arguments of the anti-Globalization movement and shows the peril they pose to world development."
- George Akerlof, Nobel laureate in Economics
"A substantial study that is as about as enjoyable and reassuring a work of economics as may be possible to write in this uncertain age."
- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"A cogent, erudite, and, indeed, enjoyable discussion of economic globalization and its discontents."
- Richard N. Cooper, Foreign Affairs
"Bhagwati delivers both with erudition and wittiness, a precise rebuttal of the most common and pernicious fallacies about globalization."
- Ernesto Zedillo, Director of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization and former President of Mexico
"This book will make history. It will also be a blockbuster, not only because of the depth of Bhagwati's powerful argument backed by extensive research, but also because it is immensely readable and surely the most humorous piece of economics ever written."
- Hernando de Soto, author of "The Other Path and The Mystery of Capital"
"A talent for economics and a way with words coexist as rarely as, say, welfare states and low taxes...But last Thursday, Bhagwati, a member of the profession who is already recognized for his rigor, was also honored with a writing award [the Eccles Prize for Excellence in Economic Writing]...for his latest collection of essays, "A Stream of Windows" (MIT Press). Mr. Bhagwati has long been a Nobel Prize contender for his contribution to the theory of international trade— contributions leavened by apt metaphors, clear examples, and even poetry."
- Sylvia Nasar, The New York Times, and author of "A Beautiful Mind"
Jagdish Bhagwati is the André Meyer Senior Fellow in International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations and University Professor at Columbia University. An external adviser to the Director General of the World Trade Organization, he has been Economic Policy Adviser to the Director General, GATT, and Special Adviser to the United Nations on Globalization. He is the author of several volumes and he has been honored with three festschrifts. He has received several honorary degrees and awards, including the Bernhard Harms Prize, the Seidman Distinguished Award in Political Economy, and the Freedom Prize, which he shared with Sir Leon Brittan.
Recent Foreign Affairs articles by Jagdish Bhagwati.
Established in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is a nonpartisan membership organization, publisher, and think tank, dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. The Council accomplishes this mainly by promoting constructive debates and discussions, clarifying world issues, and publishing Foreign Affairs, the leading journal on global issues.
Publication date: March 1, 2004, $28.00, Hardcover
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February 2003; 3 (1)
Mol Interv February 2003 3:4; doi:10.1124/mi.3.1.4
Keeping the Identity of Pharmacology Strong for the Future
Mol Interv February 2003 3:6-10; doi:10.1124/mi.3.1.6
Dean P. Edwards and
Viroj Boonyaratanakornkit
Rapid Extranuclear Signaling by the Estrogen Receptor (ER): MNAR Couples ER and Src to the MAP Kinase Signaling Pathway
Mol Interv February 2003 3:12-15; doi:10.1124/mi.3.1.12
In addition to their well-studied ability to transactivate the expression of many genes, estrogen receptors (ERs) also effect cytoplasmic changes occurring too quickly to be accounted for by gene expression. Indeed, these immediate, "nongenomic" effects have been intensely studied, but the identification of important protein partners in quick ER-mediated signaling has lagged behind. Now, Wong et al. have identified MNAR (modulator of nongenomic activity of estrogen receptor) as an adaptor protein that allows the ER to bridge the signaling pathways of tyrosine kinases (i.e., Src) and the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade. The MNAR–ER complex also appears to positively influence ER-mediated gene expression.
J. Julius Zhu
Mechanisms of Synaptic Plasticity: From Membrane to Intracellular AMPAR Trafficking
Brief periods of repetitive neural firing onto adjacent neurons can lead to changes in synaptic plasticity, that is, changes in the make-up of macromolecular complexes located at synapses. This process includes the regulated trafficking of α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptors (AMPARs) to synaptic membranes. Little is known, however, about how the AMPARs are regulated before they are shuttled to the membrane. Greger et al. have found that the length of the cytoplasmic tails of constituent subunits of a given AMPAR is determined by editing [at a glutamine (Q) or an arginine (R) codon] near their C termini. Tail length, in turn, dictates whether AMPARs will be retained or quickly released from the endoplasmic reticulum.
Michelle M. Hill,
Colin Adrain,
and Seamus J. Martin
Portrait of a Killer: The Mitochondrial Apoptosome Emerges From the Shadows
The intrinsic, or intracellular and mitochondria-mediated, pathway of apoptosis requires the formation of a large macromolecular structure termed the apoptosome, which comprises cytochrome c (released from mitochondria), proteolytic enzymes called caspases, Apaf-1, as well as other unidentified proteins. Structural details of the apoptosome have recently emerged, which could lead to exploiting its activation or deactivation in tumors or in some instances of tissue degeneration, respectively.
Seiya Miyamoto,
Anthony S. LaMantia,
Gary E. Duncan,
Patrick Sullivan,
John H. Gilmore,
and Jeffrey A. Lieberman
Recent Advances in the Neurobiology of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia strikes one percent of the population worldwide, irrespective of race, geography, culture, or economic status. The disease generally compromises the reproductive success of afflicted individuals, and so its steady rate of occurrence, at least since it was first described around the beginning of the twentieth century, is intriguing. The complexity of its genetic basis certainly explains, at least in part, why the disorder has not disappeared from the gene pool. The continued presence of the disease, more obviously, reflects the difficulty of finding effective therapy. This difficulty may ultimately be circumvented, however, as more is learned about the specific genetic alleles, environmental influences, and neurodevelopmental programs that conspire to yield what was originally referred to as the "fragmented mind."
Dancing Goats, Coffee Houses, and the Chic of Araby
Net Results
Site of interest on the World Wide Web–edited by David Siderovski and Susan Siderovski
Mol Interv February 2003 3:45; doi:10.1124/mi.3.1.45


'Puzzle Creature' inspired by artist/architect duo Arakawa and Madeline Gins premieres at Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial (Japan) this September. Sebastian has been commissioned to create an original score for the production composing for 8 speakers.
A night of Thai electronica, Indian classical meets British Folk and pastoral Celtic Folk through a kosmiche filter, featuring Sebastian Reynolds (performing excerpts from Mahajanaka Dance Drama), Marcus Corbett with Nitin Gaikwad and Brona McVittie.
Sebastian Reynolds collaborates with musicians and dance artists from Thailand and the UK to retell the story of the Jataka tale 'Mahajanaka'.
A thrilling new ensemble, Solo Collective brings together the chamber musicians Alex Stolze and Anne Müller, with pianist and producer Sebastian Reynolds. Acclaimed as "spacious, electronica-tinted science-fiction chamber music" by The Arts Desk, the trio present themselves as a rotating cast of three soloists who take turns in the spotlight, with the other two providing supporting roles.
Oxford based Composer / Producer Sebastian Reynolds will be joined by Imagining the Divine curator Dr Jas Elsner, Jataka scholar Dr Sarah Shaw and Oxford Classics scholar Professor Fiona Macintosh for a lunchtime talk on new dance and music production 'Mahajanaka Dance Drama' - a collaboration between internationally renowned artists from Bangkok, Thailand and the UK. Join in with the discussion facilitated by dramaturg Miranda Laurence to discover Jataka mythology, and how one of the oldest surviving stories in the world has inspired a contemporary re-telling.
'5 seconds' is the opening of a new series of events in the Zwingli Church in Friedrichshain (Berlin), which sees the 5-second reverberation of the monumental church space as an artistic challenge!


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David's commentary for Pacifica Radio, 90.7 FM in Los Angeles. Heard nationwide on the Jimmy Dore Show.
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A talk with comic, actor, writer and political activist John Fugelsang who has just returned from Haiti.
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Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa
Location(s): Key West
This oceanside retreat in Key West is located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa offers an award-winning spa, waterfront dining, and extraordinary activities. Guests can explore the sites of Old Town and enjoy the world-famous Key West sunsets from the inviting guest rooms. Accommodations include 118 rooms with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and a private balcony.
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Nestled in a desert enclave and overlooking Cambelback Mountain, this Scottsdale resort offers an idyllic escape. The 201 eclectic art-inspired guest rooms are set within casita-style bungalows, against the backdrop of the magnificent desert landscape. Dine at two exciting restaurants, unwind at the poolside bar or relax in the spa. The resort is close to dining hot spots, shopping, outdoor adventures and much more.
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The Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is set amidst the spectacular beauty of the magnificent red rock formations surrounding Sedona. The resort offers 219 exquisitely decorated guest rooms and suites with stunning views of the red rocks of Sedona or the emerald fairways of its championship golf course. This unique hotel is just 90 minutes north of Phoenix, with the Grand Canyon two and a half hours away.
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Walt Disney World Swan Resort is the perfect gateway to Central Florida's theme parks and attractions. The resort is located in between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios and close to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Magic Kingdom Park.
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Location(s): Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a 24-acre mission-style hotel located on one of Southern California's most beautiful coastlines. The resort is just minutes away from downtown and the Santa Barbara Airport. Guests can indulge in one of three on-site restaurants. Accommodations include over-sized guestrooms with balconies or patios overlooking the ocean.
The Fairmont Washington, D.C.
Location(s): Washington D.C.
Located in Washington's fashionable West End and adjacent to historic Georgetown, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. welcomes guests in capital style. Known for its engaging service and stylish surroundings, this hotel offers 415 spacious guest rooms and suites that provide guests with a welcome retreat.
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Just minutes from Orlando's famous attractions, this resort is an attraction in and of itself. Within its 95 insulated acres and beautifully manicured grounds, you can celebrate the colorful beauty and style of Florida like nowhere else.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon
Location(s): Grand Canyon
Conveniently located just a mile from the South Rim with spectacular views, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon offers an unforgettable experience that the entire family will enjoy.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Location(s): Waikiki, Oahu
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa offers the perfect setting for a dream vacation in paradise. Guests will delight in Hyatt's ideal location at Waikiki Beach, its luxurious guest accommodations, the Na Ho'ola Spa, award-winning restaurants, and over 60 shops and boutiques.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Location(s): Honolulu, Oahu
Located beachfront along the sun drenched Kohala Coast, this contemporary elegant resort offers 555 guestrooms with private lanais, heated infinity pool, children's pool with partial sand bottom and waterslide, ocean activities, Mandara Spa, world class golf, plus shopping and dining just steps away at the Waikoloa Kings' & Queens' Marketplace
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
The resort features four pools with cascading waterfalls and a 111-foot waterslide modeling the ancient Casa Grande Ruins. Enjoy panoramic views including the Sierra Estrella and South Mountain Ranges, the Gila River and two championship golf courses from your private patio or balcony.
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Location(s): San Diego
Stay at The Westin Gaslamp Quarter Hotel in San Diego, in the heart of downtown San Diego's historic and vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, featuring an array of shopping, dining, entertainment and unique cultural activities.
"Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton"
Location(s): Coronado
The Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton, is set within the iconic Hotel del Coronado. This ultra-stylish enclave of cottages and villas is steps from the beach on beautiful Coronado Island. Its rooms feature one to three bedrooms and suites include a gourmet kitchen - several also have soaking tubs and fire pits.
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Location(s): Cambridge
Situated in a beautiful city, The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is the perfect destination for your next getaway. This stunning hotel features a fitness center, a yoga mat in every room, Kimpton custom designed PUBLIC bikes, custom designed Micro Kickboard scooters, hosted wine reception in lobby, complimentary morning coffee, pet-friendly accommodations, a full concierge and much more.
Kauai Marriott Resort
Location(s): Lihue
Centrally located on Kaua`i's beautiful Kalapaki Bay, majestic waterfalls, blue lagoons and lush tropical surroundings distinguish this deluxe Hawaiian resort. Relax by the 25,000 square foot pool in specialty cabanas or enjoy the many activities and amenities available, including a variety of shops, restaurants, world-class golf, spa services, complimentary Hawaiian activities and a wide range of ocean activities for all ages.
Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Originally opened in 1920, this resort has remained a landmark of the charm and tranquility of Old Key West. Guests can enjoy a luxury escape where lush green lawns meet the Atlantic surf on Key West's largest private beach. Accommodations include 311 rooms and suites with optional views overlooking the lush courtyard, sparkling pools, and the ocean.
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
Location(s): Las Vegas
Besides a spacious casino, The Imperial Palace features two unique attractions: its famous car collection, which includes more than 350 collectable vehicles on display and the popular celebrity singer impersonation Show, "Legends In Concert."
Washington Marriott Georgetown
Expect stylish comfort at the Washington Marriott Georgetown, located in the West End Business District and near the many of the capital's top attractions. This well-established Georgetown hotel features 470 guest rooms near George Washington University (GWU), the Kennedy Center and much more. From a leisurely afternoon spent exploring monuments and museums to an evening out in trendy Foggy Bottom, this hotel is close to everywhere you want to be.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
Explore the excitement of Oahu in one of Hawaii's most fashionable zip codes. Just steps from renowned warm waters and spectacular views of Waikiki Beach, the property features an award-winning spa, retail shopping, cultural activities and cuisine from celebrated chefs. Close to Honolulu's most visited attractions, including the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace and Diamond Head Crater, the hotel is the ideal solution for those who want it all.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
The Hyatt Regency Islandia is a unique find among San Diego hotels. A resort-like landscaped setting in the heart of Mission Bay Park, offering panoramic views of the marina and the Pacific Ocean. Of the Mission Bay hotels, the Hyatt is closest to SeaWorld, where you can grab some fun in the sun with your ocean-dwelling friends.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Located in the heart of the most magical place on earth, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort provides a truly extraordinary backdrop for your vacation.
Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
Set against the dramatic Arizona skies and picturesque mountain ranges, this retreat offers an experience that will soothe and inspire you, from luxurious accommodations, a full-service spa, championship golf and award-winning dining.
Fairmont Orchid, Hawai'i
Location(s): Kohala Coast, Hawaii Island
Sun, surf and sand await guests at this luxurious tropical oasis located on the alluring Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island. A blend of sophisticated international ambiance with warm Hawaiian hospitality. White sand beach and protected swimming cove.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Location(s): Hawaii Island, Waikoloa
This oceanfront resort is a destination in itself. Enjoy action pools, waterslides, saltwater lagoon, trams, canal boats, and Dolphin Quest program. There are also 13 restaurants, ranging from casual to gourmet.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
Location(s): Kaanapali, Maui
Located on 40 spectacular oceanfront acres on famed Ka'anapali Beach, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa offers unlimited activities and amenities in a setting of tropical luxury. This standout among Maui resorts truly offers something for everyone: half-acre pool with a 150-foot lava tube water slide; sand bottom children's pool; an extensive collection of Asian art; lush landscaping with exotic wildlife; a rooftop astronomy program; tennis; nightly entertainment including "Drums of the Pacific" Polynesian Luau and Cirque Polynesia; nine award-winning restaurants and lounges; and of course, Maui's only oceanfront full-service spa, the magnificent Spa Moana and Moana Athletic Club.
Poipu Point Vacation Resort
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This resort is located in one of the most coveted locations in the Hawaiian Islands, just a short walk from the legendary Poipu Beach. The resort is set among 25-acres of lush tropical foliage, meandering lagoons and cascading waterfalls. The resort offers gracious service, spacious and luxurious residential style accommodations and sweeping ocean views.
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
Inspired by sand, sea and breathtaking sunsets, this resort is a great spot for families to enjoy their Universal vacation, with standard rooms and spacious two bedroom suites that sleep six.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott, an Outrigger Resort
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The Waikoloa Beach Marriott lies on 15 acres on the sunny Kohala Coast, fronting the beautiful golden sands of Anaeho'omalu Bay. Guest rooms offer a private lanai, refrigerator, air conditioning, yukata cotton robes and coffee maker. This truly remarkable hotel offers restaurants, spa and fitness center, free-form swimming pool with waterslide, tennis courts and 36 holes of championship golf.
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Hilton Fisherman's Wharf
The Hilton Fisherman's Wharf hotel offers one of the largest rooms of any hotel at San Francisco's renowned waterfront destination (beginning at 290 square feet). The Hotel offers a relaxing haven for those traveling for business or leisure. There is a beautifully appointed lobby, which features a fireplace that exemplifies that relaxed atmosphere.
Hilton Key Largo Resort
Location(s): Key Largo
Nestled within 12.5 acres of tropical hardwoods and overlooking an azure blue sea, Hilton Key Largo Resort is a tranquil paradise just three miles from downtown Key Largo. The resort offers 3 indoor and outdoor restaurants, endless access to water sports, two outdoor headed pools and much more. Accommodations include guest rooms and suites featuring modern, tropical decor and a private balcony with optional views of the Florida Bay.
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Experience the excitement of Universal Orlando Resort in a whole new way at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, with more rooms and more fun. The resort offers moderate and value priced accommodations. Universal Orlando's newest on-site hotel features a fun retro theme that takes you back to the iconic beach resorts of the 1950s and 60s.
The Westin Boston Waterfront
Location(s): Boston
Overlooking Boston Harbor, the Westin Boston Waterfront offers glittering views of the city's skyline from 793 welcoming guest rooms and suites. This AAA Four-Diamond hotel is located in Boston's artfully revitalized waterfront district is less than three miles from Logan International Airport.
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Location(s): Hawaii Island, Kailua-kona
Situated oceanfront in Kailua-Kona, on what once was a favorite spot for vacationing among Hawaiian royalty, King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel preserves the culture of the ancient voyagers while offering the best of the present for today's traveler.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Located on a secluded beach overlooking both Diamond Head and Koko Head craters, the AAA Five Diamond Kahala Resort & Hotel is located just 10 minutes from Waikiki. Home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and the award-winning Spa Suites, this luxury resort features 364 rooms and suites (all non-smoking as of February 2006), six distinctive restaurants and lounges, a Keiki Club for children, private beach cabanas and a variety of sea sports activities.
The Westin Verasa Napa
Location(s): Napa Valley
Nestled on the banks of the Napa River, in the heart of North America's premiere wine growing region, The Westin Verasa Napa is a serene, relaxing haven seamlessly blended with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Location(s): Hilo
The Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located on the shores of scenic Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. You will find comfortable guest rooms, a large sparkling pool, and friendly service. Make the Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel your headquarters for exploring scenic Akaka Falls, historic Hilo town and the popular Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Turtle Bay Resort
Location(s): Kahuku, Oahu
Nestled on 880 acres on the legendary North Shore of O'ahu, this resort is "true Hawai'i!" Spa Luana, Hans Hedemann Surfing School, riding stables, championship golf, tennis, and helicopter sightseeing are all located on the resort. All guest rooms, suites, oceanfront cottages and luxury ocean villas offer picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean. No matter which accommodation you choose, you will be surrounded by the beauty and majesty of the North Shore.
Hilton Universal City
Location(s): Los Angeles
The majestic Hilton Universal City is set on 6 1/2 acres, high on a hill above Los Angeles' entertainment district. This gleaming 24-story hotel offers commanding views of the Hollywood hillsides, San Fernando Valley and Universal Studios.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Location(s): Kauai Island
Experience graceful grandeur at this Hawaiian classic resort on the soothing white sands of Kaua'i's sunny south shore. This exquisite resort beckons with 50 acres of lush gardens and pristine pools. Amenities abound with golf at Poipu Bay, fresh island flavors at resort restaurants and the lavish, open-air, Anara Spa.
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
Location(s): Wailua
This beachfront resort next to the scenic Wailua River features newly renovated rooms, suites, and two-room cottages, and Kaua`i's only protected swimming beach. The resort offers a great central location from which to explore Hawai`i's "Garden Isle." It also offers tremendous views of the lush mountains and the sparkling blue waters that surround it. Its variety of delicious onsite dining options and thoughtful amenities ensure an enjoyable stay.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
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Exciting resort on 22 acres featuring 5 pools with waterslides and 5 acre salt water lagoon, 90 shops and boutiques, 18 restaurants bars and lounges, 2 wedding chapels, nightly Hawaiian entertainment all being located on the widest stretch of Waikiki Beach. Alii Tower offers separate check-in. Special family plan.
Sheraton Vistana Resort
The lush, tropical, park-like setting of Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake BuenaVista/Orlando, with its sparkling fountains and world-class amenities offers you the perfect setting to bring truly unforgettable vacations to the entire family.
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Video: Michelle Williams' Journey to the 2015 Stellar Awards
Grammy and Stellar Award-winner Michelle Williams documented her journey to the 2015 Stellar Awards in Las Vegas! Check out the video below to see the days leading up to her surprise reunion with Destiny's Child on the Orleans Arena stage to perform "Say Yes". The heart-warming video shows an inside look at the humble superstar's life as she prepares for the biggest night in Gospel music.
"Say Yes" 2015 Stellar Awards Destiny's Child Documentary Journey Journey to Freedom Las Vegas Michelle Williams Video 2015-04-08
About Mike Jones
Michael Jones is the Director of Public Relations for Urban Roundup Group, LLC and Chief Editor of uGospel.com. He began his career in the Gospel Music Industry upon graduating from Rowan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. Since then, Jones has had the honor of interviewing Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Erica Campbell, Deitrick Haddon and many more of Gospel's elite.