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The Wrong Risks
Policy Note 2012/6 | June 2012
What a Hedge Gone Awry at JPMorgan Chase Tells Us about What's Wrong with Dodd-Frank
What can we learn from JPMorgan Chase's recent self-proclaimed "stupidity" in attempting to hedge the bank's global risk position? Clearly, the description of the bank's trading as "sloppy" and reflecting "bad judgment" was designed to prevent the press reports of large losses from being used to justify the introduction of more stringent regulation of large, multifunction financial institutions. But the lessons to be drawn are not to be found in the specifics of the hedges that were put on to protect the bank from an anticipated decline in the value of its corporate bond holdings, or in any of its other global portfolio hedging activities. The first lesson is this: despite their acumen in avoiding the worst excesses of the subprime crisis, the bank's top managers did not have a good idea of its exposure, which serves as evidence that the bank was "too big to manage." And if it was too big to manage, it was clearly too big to regulate effectively.
Policy Note 2012/6
Jan Kregel

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New York: British-born cousins Ben and Lee Copperwheat have been designing their own collection for three seasons, and while it has not received the amount of press as its more-established counterparts, editors and retailers are starting to take notice. One designer's background in tailoring and the other's experience working at Calvin Klein, Stephen Burrows and Sue Stemp resulted in an experimental collection full of contrasts. Pixelated prints in black, white and fluorescents were often paired with almost-classic plaid suitings cut into untraditional shapes. Silhouettes like dropped crotch pants with tapered ankles and super-cropped jackets with slightly boxy fits were on par with many of this season's most directional offerings. Befitting a character in a futuristic William Gibson novel, combat boots finished off this ultra-contemporary look.


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2022 NFL free agency: The best available players, from Jadeveon Clowney to Odell Beckham Jr.
By Sheil Kapadia
With NFL free agency under way, the list below offers the best remaining available players. These are players who have not yet signed or agreed to terms with a team.
This story will update as players sign or are released. The number preceding each player's name is where they ranked in our original 150. Players who were released after the top 150 was published will not have a number. The age in parentheses indicates how old the player will be at the start of the 2022 season.
Factors taken into account: performance, age, durability and positional value.
Stats are courtesy of TruMedia and Pro Football Focus unless otherwise noted. Contract data is from OverTheCap.com.
Live updates: The latest NFL free agency developments
Predictions: Three good fits for every team
All-32: Biggest offseason needs for every team
10. Jadeveon Clowney, Edge, Cleveland Browns (29)
If it feels like he's on this list every year, it's because, well, he's on this list every year. Clowney has been on four different teams in the past four seasons, and this will be the third consecutive offseason that he's testing free agency. Last offseason Clowney was coming off a season in which he was limited to eight games and had no sacks and six QB hits. He still got a one-year, $8 million deal. Now he's coming off a year in which he had nine sacks and 19 QB hits in 14 games, while finishing fourth in ESPN's pass rush win rate metric. He might settle for another one-year deal, but Clowney definitely set himself up for a pay bump.
11. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Los Angeles Rams (29)
His market is tough to project, given that Beckham suffered a torn ACL in the Super Bowl and underwent surgery in mid-February. Will Beckham still land a long-term deal, or will he wait to see what his options are in August or September and sign a one-year contract? After an in-season trade to the Rams, Beckham showed that he could still play, catching 48 balls for 593 yards in 12 games.
NA. J.C. Tretter, OC, Cleveland Browns (31)
The Browns released Tretter to create cap space, and he will likely be one of the most coveted offensive linemen on the market. Tretter has started 80 games in the past five seasons and played at a high level for a Browns team that has had one of the NFL's top offensive lines.
21. Eric Fisher, OT, Indianapolis Colts (31)
I will repeat myself once again here: Left tackles get paid! Based purely on performance, Fisher should be nowhere near this spot. But supply and demand matter. Fisher was coming off of an Achilles injury last offseason and signed a one-year, $8.4 million deal with the Colts. He started 15 games and held up better as a run blocker than a pass blocker, where he allowed seven sacks and 11 quarterback hits. More half of the NFL's left tackles (18 to be exact) are making at least $11 million per year. Charles Leno's three-year, $37 million deal with Washington could be a good comp for Fisher.
23. Akiem Hicks, DL, Chicago Bears (32)
When he's on the field, Hicks has been a consistently disruptive interior defensive lineman who can make plays against the run and provide pass rush. But he has two things working against him. One, he's 32 years old. And two, he's missed 20 games over the past three seasons because of injuries. A contending team will likely still find Hicks attractive, given his production when healthy.
NA. Jarvis Landry, WR, Cleveland Browns (29)
He battled injuries last year and finished with career lows in catches (52) and receiving yards (570) while starting 12 games. But Landry has had a productive career. His 3,560 receiving yards over the past four seasons rank 19th among wide receivers. Landry will be appealing to teams in the market for a tough, competitive slot receiver.
29. Larry Ogunjobi, DL, Cincinnati Bengals (28)
His three-year, $40.5 million deal with the Bears fell through because of a failed physical. Ogunjobi was a free agent last offseason and signed a one-year, $6.2 million deal with the Bengals. He should get a pay bump after turning in career highs with seven sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 16 quarterback hits. He started 16 games in the regular season but suffered a foot injury in the wild-card round.
50. Duane Brown, OT, Seattle Seahawks (37)
He's been remarkably durable, having not missed a start over the past two seasons. Brown has missed just four games in the past four years (all in 2019). He's obviously past his prime, but demand always outweighs supply for left tackles. Andrew Whitworth got a two-year, $17 million deal from the Rams at the age of 40 last offseason. That's probably the contract to work off of for Brown.
51. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (33)
It's unclear whether he'll want to keep playing somewhere without Tom Brady, but Gronkowski was still plenty productive last season, finishing with 55 catches for 802 yards (seventh among tight ends) and six touchdowns. And he's always been an excellent blocker. He signed a one-year, $8 million deal last offseason and could be in line for something similar if he wants to keep playing.
59. Will Fuller, WR, Miami Dolphins (28)
He was a free agent last offseason and signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Dolphins. Injuries limited Fuller to just two games and four catches for 26 yards. Durability has been an issue throughout his career as Fuller has played more than 11 games once. And he was suspended in 2020 for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. Fuller is a talented, field-stretching receiver, but he's likely looking at another one-year deal.
62. Daryl Williams, OT/OG, Buffalo Bills (30)
The Bills signed him to a three-year, $24 million deal last offseason, but Williams didn't play as well in 2021, and the team released him. He has experience playing both right tackle and guard and should find a starting job somewhere.
NA. Joe Schobert, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers (28)
It looks like he'll be on his fourth team in four seasons. The Steelers acquired Schobert from the Jaguars before last season but released him after they signed Myles Jack. When he was last a free agent in 2020, Schobert signed a five-year deal with Jacksonville worth $10.75 million per season. He's unlikely to get anything close to that this time around. But Schobert has 80 career starts and has produced 100+ tackles in five consecutive seasons. He should find a starting job somewhere.
72. Melvin Ingram, Edge, Kansas City Chiefs (33)
He was a free agent last year but was coming off of an injury-riddled season and had to settle for a one-year, $4 million deal from the Steelers. Pittsburgh traded Ingram to the Chiefs, and he played well there in a nine-game stint. He's clearly in the declining phase of his career (two sacks in his past 22 games), but Ingram's film is better than his stats. He's probably looking at a one-year deal but still has value as a rotational edge defender.
73. Ndamukong Suh, DL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (35)
One of the most durable players of this era, Suh has started 191 of a possible 193 games during his 12-year career. He had six sackssol and 13 QB hits last year. Suh has signed four consecutive one-year deals. He got $9 million in 2021. Given his age, Suh might have to settle for less this offseason, but if he wants to keep playing, he should find a starting job.
74. Justin Houston, Edge, Baltimore Ravens (33)
He was a free agent last offseason and had to settle for a one-year, $2.075 million deal with the Ravens. Houston started 15 games and had 4.5 sacks with 17 QB hits. Given his age, Houston could be looking at another one-year deal. He'd be a fine short-term solution for a team in need of edge help.
75. Jerry Hughes, Edge, Buffalo Bills (34)
His numbers dropped to just two sacks and seven QB hits in 2021, but The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia noted that Hughes' pressure numbers were still impressive. Buscaglia called Hughes the Bills' best defensive end last year by a wide margin. And he's been durable. Hughes has missed just one game in nine seasons with the Bills. He'll be an option for teams looking for a veteran rotational pass rusher.
NA. Jackrabbit Jenkins, CB, Tennessee Titans (33)
The Titans released him to clear up cap space. Jenkins started 13 games for Tennessee after signing a two-year, $15 million deal last offseason. Jenkins is one of a number of older corners likely looking at a one-year deal.
77. Joe Haden, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers (33)
He's another veteran CB whose best days are behind him. Haden started 11 games last season for the Steelers. He had no interceptions and six passes defended. Haden should still find a starting spot somewhere, but given his age, he's likely looking at a one-year deal.
78. Kyle Fuller, CB, Denver Broncos (30)
It's tough to know what the league is going to make of Fuller. The Bears released him before last season, and Denver signed him to a one-year, $9.5 million deal. But Fuller played poorly and ended up getting benched by Vic Fangio. Fuller might have to settle for a one-year deal, but he should still get an opportunity to start somewhere.
79. Jason Pierre-Paul, Edge, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (33)
He's had a terrific career, but Pierre-Paul's 2021 campaign was underwhelming as he finished with 2.5 sacks and five QB hits in 12 games. In 2020, he looked like his usual self with 9.5 sacks and 14 QB hits. Pierre-Paul is one of many veteran pass rushers in this class who could be looking at a one-year deal.
NA. Julio Jones, WR, Tennessee Titans (33)
The Titans traded for Jones last offseason, but he battled injuries, playing in 10 games and totaling 31 catches for 434 yards and one touchdown. Jones has appeared in just 19 games over the past two seasons. Given the lingering hamstring issue and his age, Jones might have to settle for a one-year deal.
85. Anthony Barr, LB, Minnesota Vikings (30)
Durability is a concern with Barr as he's played in just 13 games over the past two seasons. But when he's on the field, Barr has still been effective (72 tackles, three interceptions, 2.5 sacks last season). Barr will interest teams looking for a short-term fix at linebacker who can do a little bit of everything.
91. Riley Reiff, OT, Cincinnati Bengals (33)
He signed a one-year, $7.5 million deal with the Bengals last offseason and started 12 games at right tackle before suffering an ankle injury. Reiff played left tackle for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. He will likely find another one-year deal similar to what he signed last year.
95. Eddie Goldman, DL, Chicago Bears (28)
Goldman signed a four-year, $42 million extension with the Bears in 2018, but the team released him this offseason. He played less than 50% of the defensive snaps in each of the past two seasons and missed three games last year with injury. Goldman showed some pass-rushing chops early in his career, but has just 1.5 sacks and three QB hits in his last 29 games. Given his age, Goldman should find a job somewhere as a starting nose tackle.
100. Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers (33)
The Panthers inexplicably gave Newton a $6 million deal in the middle of last season. He completed just 54.8% of his passes, averaged 5.4 YPA and threw four touchdowns with five interceptions. Newton continued to have value as a runner (230 yards, five touchdowns). He'll likely have to decide whether he's willing to accept a backup role at this stage of his career.
NA. Ereck Flowers, OG, Washington Commanders (28)
He's another player that Washington released. Flowers was a 16-game starter for the Commanders last season and has started 101 games in his career. He should find a market among teams looking for a competent starter at left guard.
110. Dont'a Hightower, LB, New England Patriots (32)
He's had an incredible career, but at 32, Hightower is a declining player. He could draw interest from teams looking for a downhill thumper against the run.
112. Emmanuel Sanders, WR, Buffalo Bills (35)
He signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Bills last offseason and was productive with 42 catches for 626 yards in 14 games. It's unclear whether Sanders wants to continue playing. Given his age, he'd likely be looking at another one-year deal.
113. Keelan Cole, WR, New York Jets (29)
He signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Jets last offseason and had 28 catches for 449 yards. The previous season in Jacksonville, Cole caught 55 balls for 642 yards. He lined up outside on roughly 83% of his snaps last season but was in the slot more than 68% of the time in 2020.
118. Brandon Shell, OT, Seattle Seahawks (30)
Shell has battled injuries, having missed 12 games over the past two seasons. And even when healthy, he's been an up-and-down right tackle. Given the league-wide need for tackles, Shell could still find a starting job, but his recent history suggests he's unlikely to to be a quality long-term fix.
121. Sheldon Richardson, DL, Minnesota Vikings (31)
The Browns released Richardson in April, and he caught on with the Vikings on a one-year, $3.6 million deal. Richardson had 2.5 sacks and 13 QB hits. He has not missed a game in the last four years. Richardson will interest teams in the market for some interior pass rush.
NA. Cole Beasley, WR, Buffalo Bills (33)
The Bills released him after the start of the league year. Beasley caught 82 balls for 693 yards last season, but his yards per reception average dropped to a career-low 8.5, and he had just one touchdown. Beasley will interest teams who are in the market for a short-term fix at slot receiver.
NA. Trey Flowers, Edge, Detroit Lions (29)
The Lions signed him to a big deal in 2019 but released him this offseason. Flowers battled injuries the last two seasons, appearing in just 14 games and totaling 3.5 sacks and six QB hits. A team in need of pass rush help could take a "buy low" flier on Flowers.
NA. Landon Collins, S/LB, Washington Commanders (28)
He signed a big six-year, $84 million deal with Washington in 2019 but has battled injuries and missed 13 games over the past two years. The Commanders moved him to linebacker during last season, and that position switch could stick at Collins' next stop.
137. Jared Cook, TE, Los Angeles Chargers (35)
His career is winding down, but Cook still had 48 catches for 564 yards and four touchdowns last season. He signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Chargers last offseason and will likely be looking for something similar this year.
146. Kevin King, CB, Green Bay Packers (27)
He was a free agent last offseason and got a one-year, $5 million deal to return to Green Bay. But King started just six games and played 48% of the snaps. Given how young he is, a team could view King as a "change of scenery" candidate, and he could compete for playing time somewhere.
NA. Carl Nassib, edge, Las Vegas Raiders (29)
He's another player who was not on our original top-150 but then got released. Nassib signed a three-year, $25 million deal with the Raiders in 2020. His playing time dipped last year, and he missed four games, finishing with 1.5 sacks and four QB hits. Nassib should find a role as a rotational defensive end.
(Photo of Odell Beckham Jr.: USA Today)
Sheil Kapadia is an NFL senior writer for The Athletic. He previously covered the Philadelphia Eagles for The Athletic and for Philadelphia Magazine's Birds 24/7 site. Sheil also covered the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN. Follow Sheil on Twitter @SheilKapadia


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Top of Mind: What Inspires Today's Leaders
By SUCCESS Staff | May 18, 2013 | 0
One big thing I'm working on this year is changing the way I go to work every day. Not like taking a different subway, but just generally focusing less on the light at the end of the tunnel and more on the actual tunnel. Meaning, it's really easy when you're running a business to get caught up in next steps and meeting goals and an end result. But I've realized recently that I'm spending a big chunk of my life building this company—I love what I do and the people I work with, and I should spend each day enjoying the experience and celebrating the little milestones rather than just looking ahead to what's next.
—Ben Lerer, CEO, Thrillist
During meetings and brainstorms, my team and I light a fire and get naked, digitally naked, that is! We have found that abandoning our phones and putting fire (candles) in the center of the room helps us to focus on the topic at hand, instead of getting distracted by emails or texts. At first it was hard to let go of our digital devices, but now our meetings end up being much more productive without them.
—Amy Jo Martin, founder & CEO of Digital Royalty
I've been reading the old handwritten letters my father wrote to me when I first moved to Hollywood. He was a Baltimore city cop at the time and had no idea how someone could make it in show business. But he knew how he survived the mean streets of Baltimore. "I tell you these stories to encourage you with your fears," he wrote. The letters definitely had a huge impact on me achieving my early successes in Hollywood. And I'm starting to see the successes build up again from rereading them.
—Johnathan Schaech, actor, Showtime's Ray Donovan
I'm reading Abundance by Peter Diamandis. This optimistic book shows how exponential technologies will positively affect the world, to better the lives of billions of people. There are some incredible examples for those of you who want to learn more about 3-D printing, nanotechnologies and synthetic biology.
—Ankur Jain, founder of Kairos Society
I'm stoked that entrepreneurs and business leaders are taking pride and standing for something other than the bottom line! Creating value for others and taking care of people is the surest way to long-term success. Interest in the 2013 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit in Austin, Texas, in October is booming, as people are looking for information, inspiration and peer communities to support them in making "better business" a reality. Being human at work is catching on!
—Jeff Klein, CEO of Working for Good, author of It's Just Good Business
Spring is a natural time to think about getting back in shape and becoming more balanced, physically and mentally. After producing the custom bike for SoulCycle's cult-phenomenon spinning studios as well as a new reinvented bottle for Organic Avenue and a host of projects for Equinox, a fitness company, I've seen people's lives transformed by wellness initiatives. And when you bring well-being into your corporate culture, you invigorate morale, improve productivity and cut down on healthcare costs.
—Eric Villency, principal and CEO of the Villency Design Group
I log in to Trendcentral.com's new app Trend Spot daily, which features lifestyle trends-to-be before everyone else picks up on them. At Sprinkles, I am always looking to innovate and stay relevant. Whether launching a Cupcake ATM or new ice cream concept, I believe this continuous innovation is a key to success. Trend Spot sparks my creative juices and is a great source of inspiration, reminding me that there are new and exciting things happening all around us.
—Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes
I'm currently reading Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger. I saw him speak on a panel at the Wharton School of Business and was really inspired by his knowledge and perspectives on social epidemics. The concept of virality completely applies to Birchbox and our organic growth—his ideas put into perspective how and why Birchbox got so much word-of-mouth so early on!
—Katia Beauchamp, co-founder and co-CEO, Birchbox
I've been reading Behind the Beautiful Forevers , a beautifully written account of the poverty that plagues a settlement sitting in the shadows of the Mumbai International Airport. This book is top of mind for me because of the stark difference between the community that Katherine Boo describes and the community we're in here, in Silicon Valley.
—Julia Hartz, co-founder and president, Eventbrite
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Heilbronner ist der Familienname folgender Personen:

 Edgar Heilbronner (1921–2006), deutsch-schweizerischer Chemiker
 Edgar Jakob Heilbronner (1890–1967), deutscher Orthopäde
 Friedrich Heilbronner (1938–2016), deutscher Elektrotechniker
 Jacob Heilbronner (1548–1618), lutherischer Theologe, Bruder von Philipp Heilbronner
 Johann Christoph Heilbronner (1706–1745), deutscher Mathematiker und Mathematikhistoriker
 Karl Heilbronner (1869–1931), deutscher Psychiater und Neurologe
 Marie Heilbronner (1871–1943), deutsche Malerin
 Max Heilbronner (1902–1964), deutscher Filmarchitekt und Maler
 Paul Heilbronner alias Paul Laporte (1904–1980), deutsch-amerikanischer Kunsthistoriker
 Philipp Heilbronner (1546–1616), deutscher Theologe

Siehe auch:
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 Heilbronn (Begriffsklärung)

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Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor are the transfers included if flight schedule does not meet the schedule below: Arrival Airport transfer shuttle runs between 8:00 am and 11:59 pm . Passengers arriving outside of these times will be required to make alternate arrangements on their own. Passengers departing Banff to Calgary International Airport on Day 5 should select flights that depart no earlier than 2:00 pm. One group transfer will depart at approximately 8:00 am. Banff is approximately a two-hour drive from the Calgary International Airport. It is recommended that passengers select flights that arrive in Calgary no later than 5 pm on Day 1. All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and seasonality. In those instances, and until the roads are available for travel, often unpredictable until the last moment, roads, routes and sites will be amended.
This active program covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from two to three hours walking on some touring days. The pace is fast, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, steps and slopes. The altitude in the National Parks varies and may be a consideration for those who have heart conditions or are otherwise affected by height. Hotels in National Parks provide limited amenities. This is an Express program.


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Kavya's superb reply goes viral!!
For the past few days, there's been a scoop of news making circles in the social media as well as some online publications. The news is that Kavya Madhavan is pregnant. That's the reason why she didn't accompany Dileep to Dubai for the inauguration of his restaurant series Dhe Puttu. News claim that Kavya stayed back without going to Dubai with her husband as she had some sluggishness related to pregnancy. Some fans responded to this report saying that even Meenakshi did not go to Dubai with Dileep. Now why was she sluggish after all?
Now that the intensity of the news about her and her so-called pregnancy has exceeded its limit, Kavya has come out trying to defend herself and shun away the news. Kavya says "For God's sake, please do not spread rumours on something which is absolutely untrue. Since the time Dileepettan and I started living together, there have been so many gossips and rumours about us. There are so many people around us who get married and some who get divorced. That's not big news! Why are we alone tortured and hunted all along. I plead you to let us live in peace." Kavya is not alone to be trapped in the fake news of pregnancy. The young star, Nazriya Nazeem has also been prey to such a rumour. Kavya further adds that she would definitely inform her fans when she is having a child. Adding to this, she says that there's nothing unusual in her not going with her husband to Dubai.
Kavya says that the social media just circulates news without checking its authenticity and almost all the news that makes rounds in the social media is fake. She adds that she has never bothered to pay attention or go behind the news ever. It is told that presently Kavya intends to focus on rebuilding her online business, Lakshyah, and she would also find time to concentrate and assist in the various businesses of Dileep.
Which is your favourite character portrayed by Kavya?
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Q: Find the number of rows after match found in a pandas dataframe column I have the following dataframe and expected output where I search for a value of True in the balance column.  Once found I use balPrice column value for that row and compare it with the endPrice column looking for the first instance where endPrice is lower than the balPrice and counts the number of rows from the balance == True row and the first instance found of a lower value row.  If no lower value is found then the row count is set to 0.
balance balPrice    endPrice
0   False   5.34    5.34
1   False   5.34    5.34
2   False   5.34    5.34
3   False   5.34    5.27
4   False   5.44    5.25
5   False   5.28    5.12
6   True    5.31    5.2
7   False   5.44    5.35
8   False   5.485   5.44
9   False   5.525   5.5
10  False   5.53    5.53
11  False   5.58    5.51
12  False   5.65    5.52
13  False   5.3     5.3
14  False   5.58    5.54
15  False   5.64    5.55
16  True    5.69    5.65
17  False   5.69    5.59
18  False   5.7     5.62
19  False   5.81    5.77
20  False   5.65    5.73
21  False   5.65    5.86
22  True    6.00    5.89
23  False   5.65    5.85
24  False   5.65    5.83
25  False   5.9     5.88

Here is what I tried which seems very convoluted.  Was looking for a better solution.
df_filtered = df[df.balance == True]
idx = []
for i in df_filtered.index:
    pos = np.where(df.endPrice[i+1:] <= df.balPrice[i])[0]
    if pos.size > 0:
        idx.append(pos[0]+1)
    else:
        idx.append(0)

df_filtered['numrows'] = idx

Expected Output:
balance balPrice    endPrice    numrows
True    5.31        5.2           7
True    5.69        5.65          1
True    6.00        5.89          1

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Could this new capsule put transplants out of business?
Appelbaum says lab-produced Gleevec shows potential as anti-cancer therapy, but long-term effects are unclear
September 20, 2001 • By BARBARA BERG
While Gleevec represents a milestone in cancer-drug development, for many patients, hematopoietic (blood) stem-cell transplantation remains the preferred treatment option, says Dr. Fred Appelbaum, head of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. PHOTO BY CLAY EALS
During the last two years, several hundred leukemia patients, including some at the Hutch and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, have received an experimental treatment that seemed too good to be true.
It's a capsule taken daily, and it dramatically reduced or eliminated symptoms, inducing remission with virtually no side effects.
The drug, known by STI-571 or its brand name Gleevec, has been hailed as a breakthrough in cancer biology, one of the first of its kind in a new era of anti-cancer therapeutic agents.
But whether or when drugs like Gleevec will replace hematopoietic (blood) stem-cell transplantation - a technique pioneered and perfected at the Hutch and the only known cure for leukemia - is an open question, said Dr. Fred Appelbaum, head of the Clinical Research Division.
"The availability of Gleevec has redefined the therapeutic dilemma patients face," he said. "With more treatment options, in some ways it's made counseling patients more difficult. In other cases, it makes it easier.
"There is no question that Gleevec represents a milestone in cancer-drug development, but as of now, we don't know of any patients who have been cured by Gleevec. So far, the longest time period any patient has been on Gleevec is about two years, so questions about the drug's long-term effects remain to be answered."
For patients under age 50 with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and an appropriate stem-cell donor, transplantation remains the preferred treatment option, said Appelbaum, also the director of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
"When counseling a young patient with CML with a matched sibling who can serve as a donor, we recommend stem-cell transplant as the first treatment," he said. "We have an 80-percent success rate for such patients treated here.
"For younger patients with unrelated donors, the success rate for transplantation is still good, although not quite as high as with a matched sibling. But Gleevec can be a good therapy until a matched donor is found."
Significant benefits
Despite potential limitations, there is no doubt that Gleevec, which the FDA approved as a novel drug in May, offers significant benefits for a number of leukemia patients treated at the Alliance and elsewhere and is a milder form of therapy than bone-marrow transplantation.
"Doctors at the Hutchinson Center and the Alliance rejoice in any therapeutic advance," Appelbaum said. "We'd love to see transplants put out of business. But until other cures have been developed, we are continually working to make transplants as nontoxic as possible."
Gleevec, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., was shown by Dr. Brian Druker and colleagues at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Ore., to inhibit the protein gone awry in blood cells from patients with CML.
Unlike all other cancers, CML owes its origin to a single molecular defect: the breakage and swapping of portions of chromosomes 9 and 22, a genetic rearrangement that produces a truncated chromosome 22 known as the Philadelphia chromosome.
The rearrangement results in the formation of a new gene, bcr-abl, that consists of DNA from each intact chromosome - bcr on chromosome 22 and abl on chromosome 9 - juxtaposed at the breakpoint fusion on the Philadelphia chromosome.
Under normal circumstances, the abl gene specifies formation of a protein involved in cell communication. But in its mutant conformation as bcr-abl, the gene dramatically overproduces the protein, leading to the uncontrolled cell division that is the hallmark of cancer.
The protein abl is one of a family of cell-signaling proteins called tyrosine kinases. Druker reasoned that the identification of an inhibitor of the overproduced abl protein might result in an effective therapy for CML and began screening of compounds in the lab for such inhibitory activity.
Gleevec emerged as a molecule that inhibits abl as well as a related tyrosine kinase that is overproduced in a form of gastrointestinal cancer. Studies of the drug's efficacy are ongoing for both forms of cancer.
A concern for any new therapy is whether diseased cells will find ways to escape the drugs' toxic effects, and already, for patients with late-stage CML, known as blast crisis, resistance to Gleevec has been reported.
CML progresses through a predictable series of stages, initially presenting as a relatively benign condition, called the "chronic phase," during which there is uncontrolled expansion of myeloid (white precursor) cells. Over time, the chronic phase can develop into a blast crisis, an aggressive phase that is characterized by excessive proliferation of blasts, which are abnormal immature blood cells. Blast crisis is commonly fatal, as patients suffer from bleeding and infections.
Resistance has not developed in patients treated with Gleevec who are in the chronic phase of CML, although some doctors, including Appelbaum, caution that only long-term studies can address this issue.
"Relapse has definitely been seen for patients treated in the acute phase of the disease and assuredly will happen in the chronic phase," he said. "The question is after how long a time period," he said.
The possibility of resistance is not the only potential problem for long-term use.
"We do know that delay of the transplantation procedure worsens outcome, even if the patient is in remission," Appelbaum said. "But while we recommend proceeding immediately to transplant when a favorable outcome is likely, we understand that there are patients who want to try the drug for a period of time."
Other treatments for CML include the drugs hydroxyurea and alpha-interferon. Neither acts as a cure, and alpha-interferon causes a number of potentially severe side effects that cause patients to discontinue its use.
Cells from a small percentage of patients with two other blood malignancies, acute lymphocytic leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia, also harbor the Philadelphia chromosome, and Gleevec has been used to treat those patients as well.
Speaking at the University of Washington earlier this month, Druker reported that while these patients had significant initial responses to the therapy, virtually all patients relapsed.
One of Gleevec's biggest strengths may be its use in conjunction with hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation, Appelbaum said.
"Treatment with Gleevec prior to transplantation may significantly reduce the tumor burden, putting the patient in a better position for a favorable outcome," he said."We're conducting trials right now combining Gleevec with the nonmyeloblative (mini) transplant that has been so successful with older patients."
The Hutch is engaged in clinical trials involving Gleevec, some in collaboration with Druker, and Center scientists are working to develop novel, targeted therapies for leukemia and other malignancies.
With every promising new development, Appelbaum said, doctors - and their job of counseling patients - must evolve.
"Patient care is constantly changing," he said. "Although it won't be as easy for cancers other than CML, the identification of Gleevec represents what we'd like to do with any disease: development of targets and drugs."
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PPP Canada Funding Extension Approved
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Victoria, BC – The Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee (CALWMC) has announced that they have signed an agreement with PPP Canada that will allow for a one year extension to make decisions on how to treat wastewater in the core area with the PPP Canada funding of $83.4 million intact.
"With the substantial efforts from the Eastside and Westside Select Committees and the Core Committee we have made considerable progress on the wastewater treatment file over the last few months," said CALWMC Chair Nils Jensen. "By unanimously committing to an aggressive work plan that sets out a clear process with key objectives and milestones we have provided PPP Canada with confidence in our ability to achieve our goals."
In December 2014, Director Jensen was elected as Chair of the CRD Board. Due to the uncertainty around wastewater treatment in the core area he took the unusual step in appointing himself as chair of the CALWMC in order to help move the Committee into a more stable situation.
"I am pleased to say that the PPP Canada work plan provides a clear focus for the work of the Core Area Committee as well as the Westside and Eastside Select Committees," said Chair Jensen. "I am satisfied that I can now take on a more traditional member role on this committee rather than continuing on as its Chair."
Director Lisa Helps has agreed to fill the role of Chair for the CALWMC effective May 13.
"Getting shovels in the ground on wastewater treatment and resource recovery in the core area is the biggest project the CRD has undertaken to date; no one person can do it alone," said Director Lisa Helps. "I am pleased to accept the role of Chair. I look forward to working with my colleagues across the region on a collaborative process which will result in a cost-effective, environmentally sound, and long-term solution that will be supported – and indeed celebrated – by the public."
The CRD is responsible for formulating one final Core Area Liquid Waste Management Plan and managing the financial contributions from senior levels of government. Provincial requirements state that the approved CALWMP must be implemented by an independent body, in this case the Seaterra Commission.
The CRD is a local government that delivers 200+ regional, sub-regional and local services for residents of the region which includes 13 municipalities and three electoral areas within 2370 square kilometres on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24 member Board of Directors, the CRD is working to serve the public, and build a vibrant, livable and sustainable region.
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By Randy Bolig January 17, 2023
Anyone who knows me knows that I am not one to write about my thoughts on auction vehicles. Whenever a big-time auction is going on, the internet is abuzz with comments and images of various cars and what prices they garnered. I quietly sit back and watch. However, after one of those auctions, there was one particular truck that really grabbed my attention and demanded I show you guys. This 1965 Power Wagon.
But this particular vintage hauler was not just a simple recreation. Originally an Air Force vehicle, the original chassis and drivetrain were cast aside to make room for everything from a four-wheel-drive 2010 Ram 2500 Laramie. That means the original gas engine has been replaced with a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel engine and a 68RFE automatic transmission. While the drivetrain is stock, it still looks impressive within the confines of the Power Wagon engine bay.
While this looks like a nicely restored classic, there is more to it than meets the eye. Vintage-looking stainless power mirrors with factory Laramie controls and original stainless 'refrigerator' door handles have been polished and modified to work with 2010 door latches to retain power locks and door switches
While the exterior gives the perception of an immaculate restoration, if you look closely enough, you see details that set this one apart from others. Astute Mopar fans will notice the OEM vintage Mopar hubcaps, but do the wheels look OE? They are not, they are Black Rhino Armory wheels that were sandblasted, painted white, and appointed with 96 polished stainless flange-head bolts. The wheel combination lends a very unique, retro-mod style. Those wheels are wrapped with 37×13.50 BFGoodrich KM3 tires. Supporting the truck is a 3-inch lift complete with Rancho shocks.
Riding in style is easy when you have a 5,000-watt, 18-speaker stereo system with an Alpine head unit that offers Apple CarPlay, navigation, and a backup camera.
For the body to fit properly with the late-model chassis, the front fenders were extended and a 500-series truck grille filler panel was installed to accommodate the taller intercooler and radiator. At the rear, the long-wheelbase Sweptline bed is also cut down and modified to fit correctly. The cab was sandblasted, epoxy primed, and received bodywork while the frame was likewise sandblasted and painted satin Chassis Black.
The real surprise comes when looking inside the truck. The original, very spartan interior was swapped for everything from a much more modern and comfortable 2010 Ram Laramie. One would not expect the interior to look like it came from the factory, but this melding of old and new is extremely well done. The dashboard, heated steering wheel, body control module, wiring, dual-zone climate control, trailer brake, and exhaust brake controls are all in place and functional.
The Laramie also donated its power-heated and ventilated front bucket seats, and custom door panels, overhead console and more all look like they could have come from the Laramie. The backseat is another custom creation that features a pair of bucket seats and a center console that again, look like it could have come from the Laramie. The headliner is covered in Ultrasuede and the entire cockpit is colored in rich brown with woodgrain and bright finishes throughout.
There is a plethora of detail incorporated into the truck that many would not expect. Small things like functioning Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) systems, RBP Power Steps with LED lighting, an Alpine head unit with Apple CarPlay, navigation, a backup camera, and a 5,000-watt 18-speaker stereo system, Hella headlights and fog lights, are just a few of the amenities found.
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While I am not one to attend car auctions looking for my next ride, this Power Wagon is one that I really wish I could have purchased.
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I hauled out my Mainship 34T today. That's weird. Up in NY, we don't haul out in July. Well, I'm in Fl now, too dam hot! Plus I need to paint the bottom anyway.
I have twin screws, and it appears to me, the "sling" plates are in the wrong spots. I assume that most 34T's off the line were single screws? With that keel running back to the rudder and 1/2 the weight in the stern, the distribution has to be different. I believe both the back and forward plates need to move aft about 2 feet.
Anyone look at where the slings go on a 34T? The stern was sticking way out and the bow looked as if the sling was too far forward.
Is there a bulkhead behind the marker? The hull needs some form of reinforcement to prevent the slings from crushing the hull. Its not only about balance.
The scale did show the transom heavy and there is a bulkhead about 2 feet aft of the front mark.


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Jun 20, 2019 Greg Katz
O/NSO: Ranking the 2019 USC Fans Road Trips
The Obvious: We're at the point in mid-June where Trojan fans are either finalizing or formulating plans to attend some or all of the 2019 season road trips. There will be six cardinal and gold "football vacations" this fall, and they're not all of equal value if you take into account the visiting city, campus, stadium, and the overall experience.
The Not So Obvious: So, what's a Trojans fan to do if you can't make road trip decision? Well, as a public service, the O/NSO ranks the 2019 road trips for you and provides a little insight that may help sort out this whole travel puzzle. To add some limited suspense, we'll list the trips from worst to first rather than take the "roadies" in schedule order. And as for as the rankings, consider a "6" as a "fugetaboutit" and just watch it on TV, as to opposed a "1", which would be the ultimate road trip nirvana. From the photo above of the USC Marching Band performing at the traditional Friday noon Navy Pier Pep Rally in downtown Chicago, you can probably guess the No. 1 USC road trip for fans.
RANKING: NO. 6
The Obvious: GAME EIGHT– AT COLORADO (Friday night)
The Not So Obvious game information:
OCT. 25: 7:00 p.m. MT
Nothing like the beauty of the city of Boulder, Colorado, and the mountains in the backdrop
Airport access to CU: By car from Denver International – 45 minutes without traffic.
Stadium: Folsom Field – You're close to the action, although it seems like the massive press box and suites engulf the rest of the stadium. It might remind you somewhat of the, hmmm, renovated Coliseum. A stadium highlight: There is a rush of excitement when Ralphie the Buffalo comes charging onto the field prior to kickoff.
Folsom Field capacity: 50,183
Seating Chart: http://www.cubuffs.com/fls/600/FolsomField/Map.htm
Ticket info: 800-87-BUFFS
Projected Boulder October Weather Forecast: Well, the best you can say here is that maybe you could go skiing. You'll probably stay in Denver, but again the weather could decide just how good a time you will have. If it is cold and/or snowing, it will be a survival challenge at Folsom Stadium.
Folsom Field and the Colorado Buffaloes will host the Trojans on a Friday night game on October 25
Pros: Most folks stay in Denver because there are some nightlife options. In addition, you can go out of town and take a tour of its beer manufacturers, which means free samples! Again, if skiing is your deal (Vail and Aspen), there are some good options. Since the game is being played in mid-October, the weather could be tolerable…knock on wood.
Cons: This game got re-rated because it's a Friday night affair, so need we say more? We also think that the Colorado campus is overrated. The school is backed up close to the mountains, but it's not like you haven't seen snow on mountains before. Don't expect a massive throng of USC fans to show up for this one, especially for a Friday night, where it could be really cold heading into the fourth quarter. This baby can be financially costly, and attention should be paid to whether the return is as good as the investment. Although this is a Pac-12 South Division game, it doesn't figure this game will be long remembered because who knows what the Trojans record will be after the previous seven games, and the Buffs are trying to rebuild their program one small step at a time.
Comments: Honestly, this one doesn't come highly recommended unless you include Aspen and/or Vail as part of your itinerary. If you're planning on staying the weekend in Denver, it should be noted for you NFL fans that the Broncos are out of town that weekend (at Indianapolis).
The Obvious: GAME THREE – AT BYU
SEPT. 14: 1:30 p.m. MT
Location: Provo, Utah
The city of Provo, Utah, is an historic little town and can have the background of those stunning snowcapped mountains
Airport access to BYU: https://byucougars.com/story/athletics/nid/directions-lavell-edwards-stadium/
Stadium: Lavelle Edwards Stadium
Lavelle Edwards Stadium capacity: 63,470
Seating Chart: https://seatgeek.com/venues/lavell-edwards-stadium/seating-chart
Ticket info: 801-422-2981 (Individual games go on sale to the public Aug. 7).
Projected Provo September Weather Forecast: Average mid-September weather is a high of 82 and a low of 51 degrees. Remember, this will be a true early afternoon kickoff (1:30 p.m. MT).
Lavelle Edwards Stadium, named after BYU's legendary football coach, entertains the Trojans on September 14
Pros: Because the kickoff was announced as a day game, this roadie got moved from No. 6 to No. 5. If you like a wholesome environment, then Provo is for you. In fact, it's all pretty much a clean-cut environment. However, it you want a little bit more action – if skiing isn't your thing – you have the option of staying in Salt Lake City, which isn't exactly the Las Vegas Strip. If you've come in the past to Salt Lake City for a game at Utah, you know the drill, which is a major positive.
Cons: You normally fly into Salt Lake City and make the 45-minute drive south to Provo…if you want to stay close to Lavelle Edwards Stadium. The night action in Provo doesn't zeal for nightlife. However, with a Saturday 1:30 p.m. kickoff, you'll be getting up fairly early to enjoy a BYU tailgate experience.
Comments: The Trojans have played at BYU just once before (2004), so you can bet the locals in Provo will see this as another once in a lifetime opportunity. FYI, prior to hosting the Trojans, BYU will play at Tennessee (Sept. 7), and you should know that BYU, like Notre Dame, does not play in a conference. We are told that on game day, BYU can tailgate with the best of them, but we are also told to come early to get a decent tailgate location.
The Obvious: GAME TEN – AT ARIZONA STATE
Nov. 9: Kickoff time TBD
Location: Tempe
Tempe, Arizona, a college community next to Phoenix, will welcome Trojan fans for the ASU game on Nov. 9
Airport access to ASU: From Sky Harbor airport by car – 20-25 minutes
Stadium: Sun Devils Stadium – Not a bad seat in the house although the seats can be uncomfortable day or night and in the day those seats can get mighty hot, hot, hot.
Sun Devils Stadium capacity: 65,870
Seating Chart: http://phoenix.about.com/library/blseatingsundevil.htm
Ticket info: 480-727-0000
Projected Tempe November Weather Forecast: The average temperatures for a November game in the Phoenix area is a high of 78 and a low of 55 degrees.
Sun Devils Stadium can be a comfortable venue to watch the Trojans and ASU, especially if the game is played at night and in early November.
Pros: It's a short airplane trip from any Southland airport, and Tempe and Phoenix have a lot to offer. There are some real options at night in Tempe, especially on Mill Street where the night before and on game day brings the college football crowd. There are also plenty of dining options and hangouts. Plus, being played in November, it figures that the game will be comfortable either during the day and night.
Cons: The seats in Sun Devils Stadium leave a lot to be desired and again, so weather will have a say in your comfort zone. If you sit high in the stadium, the desert wind can become quite uncomfortable and once the sun goes down, it can get quite chilly. Keep your fingers crossed on what time is kickoff. Unfortunately, the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL are out of town, so make note of that when making your travel itinerary if you thought about watching the Cards.
Comment: The overall trip is affordable, and Tempe is a fine college town. Friday night rocks on Mill Avenue and then again on game day. However, the overall experience really depends on the heat or cold at kickoff time.
The Obvious: GAME FIVE – AT WASHINGTON
SEPT. 28: Kickoff time TBD
There is nothing more iconic for the city of Seattle than its Space Needle, which provides a great view from the top of the city and the Puget Sound.
Airport access to SeaTac Airport: SeaTac to Husky Stadium is around 25 minutes (17.4 miles) if the traffic is light. Take into account heavy game day traffic.
Stadium: Husky Stadium
Husky Stadium capacity: 70,138
Seating Chart: http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/washington.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/6/14/4141906.pdf?id=2123http://www.wsucougars.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208262489
Ticket info: Phone: (206) 543-2200/Email: tickets@uw.edu
Projected Seattle September Weather Forecast: Late September weather in Seattle averages a high of 66 and a low of 50 degrees.
The University of Washington's Husky Stadium can be one of the most intimidating places to play in the Pac-12
Pros: As far as excitement, there are plenty of things to see and do in Seattle.
If you like fish, this city has some of the best fish restaurants. The O/NSO always takes a visit to the famed Pike Market Place, a combination tourist trap, souvenir heaven, and exciting fish market, and did we mention the original Starbucks across the street? And on occasion, the O/NSO takes a trip up the Space Needle, a symbol of the city dating back to the 1962 World's Fair, which provides an awesome view of Seattle and all the beautiful waterways.
Cons: Getting into Husky Stadium can be a bitch off the freeway since there is really only one exit off the freeway. It's hard to find a decent place to park unless you like walking. With the weather, you never know what to expect, which is usually the worst. If you sit high in Husky Stadium, you'd better bring some seatbelts if you have vertigo, and the wind blowing in off the adjacent lake can be brutal. If you want to tailgate, you'd better get there mighty early to find a spot. And if it rains – like it usually does – it can be a football game of viewing survival.
Comments: There are a lot of fun options both in downtown Seattle and the outer fringes. No doubt, the Great Northwest has real beauty, and the air is mighty clear and crisp. We are in the minority when we hear how beautiful Lake Washington is adjacent to Husky Stadium and TV captures the boats arriving at the stadium with fans. Take out the lake scene, which television directors love to focus on, and it's a nice university setting but a bit overrated for our taste. Unless you're sitting high in Husky Stadium, the lake ambiance just doesn't show up anyway.
RANKING: N0. 2
The Obvious: GAME ELEVEN – AT CALIFORNIA (BAY AREA WEEKENDER)
NOV. 16: Kickoff time TBD
Location: Berkeley
The Bay Area Weekender is a fan favorite for USC fans, and those cable cars and the steep hills add to the ambiance
Airport access to Cal: By car without traffic – 30 minutes from Oakland International.
Stadium: Memorial Stadium – From the top of this picturesque venue looking west, one can see from afar the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge. To the east, there is the greenery of celebrated Tightwad Hill and The Tree People looking to see the game down below for free. Although the Cal campus is a bit hilly, especially the walk up to the stadium, it is still a delightful display of college campus beauty.
Memorial Stadium capacity: 62,467
Seating Chart: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cal/genrel/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012_cms_map.pdf
Ticket info: 800-GO-BEARS
Projected Berkeley November Weather Forecast: In mid-November, the high averages 65 degrees and a low of 47 degrees.
With Tightwad Hill in the background, Cal's Memorial Stadium is a great place to watch an afternoon game.
Pros:. There are worse things to do than spend a weekend in the Bay Area, and the atmosphere for the Friday night USC pep rally in downtown Union Square – which will be Trojan Marching Band director Dr. Arthur C. Bartner's last – will really get your juices flowing. Again, on game day, it all depends on the time of day for kickoff and the precipitation. A daytime game at Cal under ideal weather conditions is delightful, but an evening game can be a chilly and sometimes wind challenged. You want honesty, right? With some skillful financial consideration, you can make this a big money trip on a a relatively small budget.
Cons: The stadium is located up on a hill and for those of you not in shape, it can be very challenging. Parking is a disaster, and even the media has to be shuttled in from down the hill. Getting in and out after a game can be a nightmare, so you might want to consider taking the BART. And then there is the annoying cannon on Tightwad Hill that gets shot off after every Cal score. It can be quite startling. And the concessions at the stadium can make the Coliseum look like Beverly Hills restaurant row on La Cienega.
Comments: Depending on the weather, playing a game in "Strawberry Canyon" can be a picture postcard. If it's a clear day, from the top of Memorial Stadium you can see the San Francisco Bay and the city. And if it's really clear, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge. Keep your fingers crossed in terms of the kickoff time; it can really make impact on your enjoyment. If you don't want to pay for the game, you can try and hike up to "Tightwad Hill" and watch the game for free and get some national TV exposure.
The Obvious: GAME SIX– AT NOTRE DAME (The ND Weekender)
OCT. 12: 7:30 p.m. EST/ 4:30 p.m. PDT
Location: South Bend, Ind.
No surprisingly, the Notre Dame Weekender ranks as the O/NSO's No. 1 USC road trip for fans because of the many offerings of fun, food, entertainment of downtown Chicago, which rests next to the beauty of mammouth Lake Michigan.
Airport access to ND: By car without traffic – Chicago O'Hare (2 hrs), Chicago Midway (1 hr. 20 min.), South Bend Airport (10 min.)
Stadium: Notre Dame Stadium – As good as it gets. The place reeks with tradition and the seats, which most have no backs, can test the resolve of one's back and backside. From views of Touchdown Jesus to the Golden Dome, the stadium along with the campus is something out of a movie. Yes, "Rudy" still captures it all.
Notre Dame Stadium capacity: 77,622
Seating Chart: http://stadium.nd.edu/facts-and-stats/seating/
Projected South Bend October Weather Forecast: Even with the game a week earlier than usual, the average early October temperature should be a crisp 63 and a chilly low of 44 degrees. And take into account it's a night game and the potential for wind, as well.
Legendary Notre Dame Stadium will again feature the Trojans and the Irish in a night game on October 12
Pros: Although costly,this road trip is the best of the best, a premier experience for this or any other season for that matter and a true bucket list item for all Trojans fans. The Notre Dame Weekender normally begins in Chicago with great restaurants, shopping down Michigan Avenue , the Magnificent Mile, and the Friday noon pep rally at The Navy Pier alongside stunning Lake Michigan. On Saturday, it's the pretty ride to South Bend and the Notre Dame campus, which more than lives up to all the hype. This is more than a game; it's an event! Notre Dame Stadium is awesome and so is the entire campus, which is like a movie set (again think Rudy). In fact, go watch Rudy before you leave your home. For first-timers, you're going to be blown away either by the Chicago wind or the beauty of the ND campus.
Cons: To the point, it's a night game and you'd better have plenty of warm clothes. If you choose to stay in Chicago and go to the game on Saturday, remember that there is a one-hour time difference between Chicago, which is on Central time, while South Bend is on Eastern Time. Getting out of Notre Dame at the conclusion of the game means that you probably won't get back to your Chicago hotel by 1:30 a.m. at the earliest. Our advice is don't try to be a hero and drive yourself back to Chicago late at night since you'll be tired, and your mood will probably be predicated on the results of the game. Try finding a hotel room in the South Bend area (not easy if you are on a budget), so you might want to also avoid those endless toll roads each way by either taking a round trip by USC rooters bus or taking the train. They tell me either way is a good mode of transportation – especially for a night game.
Comment: There isn't really much more to say regarding the Notre Dame Weekender other than to say it's No. 1 on our list and those who have experienced it will totally agree. It's a bucket list item not to be missed and don't worry about saving money. Enjoy it for all that it is – USC vs Notre Dame!
The Obvious: So, there you have it, the O/NSO rankings of the six road trips.
The Not So Obvious: You may not agree with all the rankings – comparing Seattle and Berkeley (San Francisco), but you won't get much or any debate on our No. 1 choice – The Notre Dame Weekender – so case closed and end of discussion.
Greg Katz
A longtime WeAreSC columnist, Greg began his affiliation with WeAreSC in 2001, introducing his well-received O/NSO (The Obvious/The Not So Obvious) column and later adding his respected IMHO Sunday opinion and tidbits column. Greg, a former ESPN.com college football staff writer covering USC, is also is a member of the Football Writer's Association of America. He is also known in Southern California as a professional public address announcer, having called the the 1996 Rose Bowl Game between USC and Northwestern. Greg also holds a master's degree in athletic administration and is a former varsity high school coach of 27 years.
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LOOKBACK: Meghan and Harry not the 1st Royals drawn to North America -- Princess Margaret's 1965 trip to SF
By Ken Miguel
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle made international headlines when they said they wanted to split time between North America and the United Kingdom. As featured in the Netflix show "The Crown," they weren't the first Royals to want to escape.
Princess Margaret, the late sister of Queen Elizabeth II, took San Francisco by storm in 1965.
The princess and her husband arrived in San Francisco with an entourage of 16 and were greeted by then Mayor John Shelley and his family.
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Hundreds of fans gathered at San Francisco International Airport and along San Francisco streets to greet the princess. Among the celebrities to meet the princess were San Francisco native Carol Channing, in town for a production of "Hello Dolly."
The princess stopped by the San Francisco Press Club to receive an award and give an unheard of Royal press conference.
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Princess Margaret arrives at San Francisco International airport to be greeted by local dignitaries in 1965.
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Q: Java sources replaced by decompiled files in Intellij When I'm opening a specific class using ctrl + right click I should be redirected to a window with the java sources which contains all the lines and the appropriate comments. But instead I get a window with the decompiled .class file.
I have tried to deactivate the decompiler plugin but it does not work.
If I add http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api to Project Structure -> SDKs -> Documentation Paths I can get an overview of the class or method's I'm rolling over, but still can't open the right source file.
Any ideas?

A: When navigting to sources, IDEA will first go to attached sources. If not present, it will decompile the class and display it.
Try the following troubleshooting to track down the issue:
1. Make sure the sources are properly attached.
For libraries, Open the Project Structure dialog (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S or ⌘;) and sel4ct "Libraries" on the left under "Project Settings". Find the library in question, and select it. It will show if the source is attached. You mentioned you have Maven's "Automatically download" sources/documentation both checked. So for any maven libraries that have source available, it should be listed.

If it is not listed or is in red, run "Download Sources" or "Download Sources and Documentation"  from the Maven tool window. If the source is till in red, it likely means it is not available for that artifact in the maven repository. Use Maven Search to verify such.
For the JDK, select "SDKs" in the Project Structure dialog, find the JDK, and then select the "Sourcepath" tab. Make sure the {jdk-home}/src.zip file is listed.

IDEA should automatically set this when you add the JDK, but if not, add it.
2. Make sure the source JAR/ZIP file is not corrupt
Navigate to the archive in explorer/finder and make sure it can be opened and viewed.
3. Refresh IDEA's Caches
It's possible that IDEA's caches/indexes are corrupted. As such, IDEA is not "seeing" the link between the class and the source code. Go to File > Invalidate Caches / Restart...". Invalidate the caches and restart IDEA. Wait for IDEA to finish re-indexing the project and libraries (watch the progress in the bottom right of the IDEA window).
One of the above should resolve the issue.
FYI, If you do not want IDEA to decompile code(as a backup to no source being present), to the best of my knowledge (and based on the its help page), the only way to do such is to disable the "Java Bytecode Decompiler" in the Plugins list.

A: After ensuring my sources were attached, checking the source ZIP, invalidating the IntelliJ cache and restarting, I was still having the same problem.
To fix it, I created the project anew File > New > Project From Existing Sources..., and when I got to the library selection step I deselected the .jars for my own modules.


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Q: Extended Rigid Bodies in Special Relativity I was reading Landau & Lifshitz's Classical Theory of Fields and I noticed that they mention that an extended rigid body isn't "relativistically correct".
For example, if you consider a rigid rod and apply a torque at one end, by definition of being rigid, the whole body must start rotating at the same instant. But the information about the force being applied cannot travel faster than the speed of light.
The book hasn't mentioned how to resolve this paradox, and after thinking about it for a while, I'm wondering if one can even define a rigid body in a relativistically correct manner.
To summarize: How does one define a rigid body in special relativity?

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if you consider a rigid rod and apply a torque at one end, by definition of being rigid, the whole body must start rotating at the same instant. But [...]
I'm wondering if one can even define a rigid body in a relativistically correct manner

In the strict sense indicated: one can not.
An important clue in the argument has been stated by J. L. Synge [1]:

  For us time is the only basic measure. Length (or distance [or quasi-distance, or indeed any assertion of "spatial extension"]), in so far as it is necessary or desirable to introduce it, is strictly a derived concept

If distinguishable "ends" are signalling between each other instantaneously (such that if a signal is "applied" at one end and the "reaction" or "echo" from the other end because of the signal is received back at the same time, a.k.a. in coincidence) then these two ends are not called "spatially extended" and "separated" from each other, but "co-located".
As far as "by definition of being [perfectly] rigid" is understood as instantaneous signalling between distinguishable parts, therefore the notion of an "perfectly rigid extended body" is an oxymoron.
However:
In recognition of this consequence of the basic notions of RT, the notion of "rigidity" is readily used instead in the sense of "invariability of shape", to define and describe relations between "ends" that actually are "spatially separated". Different notions of "(spatial) shape" thereby lead to different, generally inequvalent definitions of "rigidity" or "rigid motion".
Historically important is Born rigidity which considers "rest shape" remaining unchanged in the course of the "motion" of the participating "ends". (Born rigidity therefore depends on the existence of suitable inertial "instantaneous rest frames" in the region in which the "motion" is being considered.)
Another, more broadly applicable notion of "chronogeometric rigidity" is described by Synge [2] as

  [...] sending photons from one timelike curve to another, and receiving back the scattered or reflected photons. The criterion for rigidity is that the elapsed time [duration of the signal source] from emission to return [...] should be constant.

 [...] this test of rigidity by measuring trip-times is really the same as the testing of length by means of an interferometer
(which thereby refers to invariability of "chronogeometric shape" and which can be determined even in regions where inertial frames can't be found).
References:
[1] J. L. Synge, Relativity: The General Theory, p. 108
[2] ibid., p. 115

A: If you take an aluminum rod and tap one end with a hammer, the disturbance travels along the rod at the speed of sound in aluminum, which is about 5000 m/s. This speed is what determines the frequency of the ringing that you hear. The speed is many orders of magnitude less than c. If it were higher than c for some other substance (one that was very stiff and had a very low density), then it would be possible to use the vibrations to transmit information faster than the speed of light, which is forbidden by relativity; it leads to paradoxes, since there would be frames of reference in which the signal was received earlier than it was transmitted. This tells us that relativity imposes limits on the properties of materials. It isn't surprising that such limits exist, since the properties of materials are determined by the electrical interactions between atoms, and those interactions propagate at no more than c.
A similar example from general relativity is that we can't use a rope to retrieve an object from inside the event horizon of a black hole. If the rope were to be strong enough to support even its own weight, then the speed of sound in the rope would be greater than c, which is impossible.
Although relativity doesn't allow the existence of perfect rigidity as a passive property of a substance, it still allows us to define a notion of rigidity called Born rigidity (Born 1909). In a Born-rigid object, an observer at rest relative to a certain part of the object sees that part of the object as always maintaining a constant distance between neighboring parts. Born rigidity can't be a passive property of a material; to achieve Born rigidity, one has to carry out a pre-planned program of applying forces to different parts of the object as a function of time.
The Herglotz-Noether theorem says that Born rigidity is incompatible with the kinds of free rotations and translations that we expect nonrelativistically to be able to apply to a rigid body. It is not possible for a Born-rigid body to change its angular velocity, and if such a body is rotating, its center of mass can't be accelerated.
Historically, this kind of thing was studied intensively ca. 1910 both because of the desire to resolve paradoxes such as the Ehrenfest paradox and because people were trying to make a theory of electrons as extended objects, in order to avoid the infinite energy inherent in the field of a point charge.
Max Born. Die Theorie des starren Elektrons in der Kinematik des Relativitätsprinzips. (The theory of the rigid electron in relativistic kinematics) Annalen der Physik (Leipzig), Annalen der Physik 30, 1; also referred to as 335 (11), 1-56 (vierte folge, band 30), 1909.

A: In reality there's no such thing as a perfect rigid body. There will always be a delay in the motion propagating along the body.
Under "normal" conditions you don't notice this delay as it's infinitesimal when compared to the size of everyday objects you interact with.
However if you had a rod several light years long (assuming that's at all possible) the delay in transmitting the motion (rotation or translation) along the body would mean that the far end wouldn't move instantaneously, but only at some time later consistent with the information not travelling faster than light.