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By Emery Letendre, PWW Intern
Laura Guerrier will celebrate 10 years with PWW this year! Laura is PWW's Accountant in Haiti, a position she has earned through hard work and dedication and one she holds with much gratitude, respect, and passion.
Laura was not always clear about what she wanted to pursue in college or in the workforce. When she was in school, she initially wanted to study to become an architect, as it connected with her passion for math and drawing. Her parents, however, encouraged her to apply to medical school. She did not earn a spot in the program, so she enrolled in reporting studies, a program she believed would be very beneficial to her education. She learned it was not what she wanted to do, but it helped her to understand the power of education and being informed in the world…two skills which have helped her get to where she is today.
"I decided to learn all that I could. Empowering myself. Questioning everything around me. When I found answers, I realized that knowledge can help to develop the hidden part of you and make you fall in love with yourself."
In December of 2008, Laura brought her English language and mathematical skills to Pure Water for the World when a friend recommended she apply for an opening. She initially worked as an intern but soon secured a permanent position, helping with data entry. She felt very lucky to have gained the opportunity, as she was under pressure to pay for her studies. This kept her motivated.
As Laura continued working hard in her position, she was soon promoted to Administrative Assistant. She then was able to put her math and communication skills to work, accepting another promotion to bookkeeper and HR officer. In July of 2014, she moved into the position she continues to hold today as PWW's Administrator Responsible, or Accountant, a role that has had the greatest impact on her thus far. It has taught her about the importance of hard work and believing in one's self.
Laura is very grateful to PWW for helping her to refine and develop her skills. She has gained a variety of leadership and professional skills by working closely with PWW staff, at every level, who have been invaluable mentors for her.
"I've learned lessons from my experiences and gotten the best part of them. I have become more realistic in my choices when representing the organization and more vigilant with protecting its duty. I've been trained by the team at PWW to do my job with professionalism. I have really gained a lot."
Laura remembers how much of an impact PWW made on her, personally, when the 2010 earthquake occurred in Haiti. She recalls how devastating the effects of the earthquake were for many staff members, including herself, and how scared she was for her future.
"The earthquake on January 12th, 2010, is the event that affected me the most in my entire life. I was at PWW's office when it struck, and I thought it was the end of the world. I soon learned that I had lost my home and other important things. But, thanks to God, my family's lives were safe. When Roman (Deputy Director at that time) called us into a meeting, we felt we had nothing left. We were without hope. Then, he took notes about all of our losses and reported it to PWW in the states for support. PWW did not give us up, as they could have. They stood by us and supported our families and all of us to step forward and shine again. That was a big impact on me as a person."
Laura can also see the impact that PWW's work is having on her country, and she feels grateful that she is a part of an organization making such a difference in Haiti. "I'm happy now that all my days at work are filled doing something to help my people…saving the vulnerable. I feel grateful to be able to make that big difference in the world. And the change can be visible at every step of my life."
Laura appreciates PWW commitment to continuing the work to alleviate suffering for Haitian families. She is able to see, firsthand, the change that is happening in the communities PWW serves, noting that the education provided to community members on water and hygiene safety and maintenance of the safe water tools is absolutely priceless. She believes this will lead to an impact that will last for generations to come.
"From the newborn to the eldest ones, life needs to be preserved and this is what PWW does. The impact is simple and big; we prevent vulnerable people from being vulnerable. We need to keep on with the good work, implement more, touch more Haitian families. And, the next generations will follow, cultivating the education that PWW is providing today, and it will become their routine. That's how the impact will last. So we're on the way."
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All lanes on Route 3 east in Clifton reopened after crash
Several hours after a crash on Route 3 in Clifton closed eastbound lanes near Bloomfield Avenue, all the lanes were reopened by 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to 511nj.org.
The crash at around 10:30 p.m. Monday damaged a pole and resulted in injuries, according to the website. The pole could be seen hanging over the roadway.
Traffic was being detoured off the highway at the Broad Street exit. Emergency crews were at the scene working overnight to repair the damaged the pole.
There was no word on the severity of the injuries or when the highway would be reopened.
Clifton police could not immediately provide further information on the accident.

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I'd like to start my first work for this blog to address something of a concern of mine which while I consider important, not necessarily interesting enough to go into outside of this type of format.
As someone who's been only really following comics for the last three to four years, one thing that's always bothered me is the classification of what is and what isn't a graphic novel. I see a lot of people who have mixed ideas and what does and doesn't constitute a graphic novel which I would chuck up to people not necessarily knowing a great deal about the industry and the industry itself using the word poorly.
In actuality, a graphic novel is exactly what the name implies. It's a story which has a beginning middle and end that's told using sequential art and sold in its entirety. It's not part of an say a miniseries which is sold in individual issues with no intent of being an ongoing. To use arguably the most famous examples, Maus is a graphic novel. Its entire story was sold as one book. Camelot 3000 (the first comic book miniseries by a major publisher) is a comic book. Even though it's a single story, said story was sold in individual issues.
However, even that definition isn't able to categorize the two perfectly. The graphic novel Kingdom Come was sold in separate chapters, all of which were longer than a traditional comic but still not sold as one full story.
I point this out on account that the comic book industry likes to abuse the term graphic novel in the most pandering and pathetic way possible. The reason why is because the term graphic novel carries with it a supposed artistic merit that comic books lack. It's often cynically used to distinguish supposed greater works from other stories using sequential art by raising up above the "low bar" set by superhero comics.
One of the most insulting examples was during the cinematic adaptation of Watchmen. Here the in-trailer marketing claimed that Watchmen was a graphic novel.
In-trailer text referring to Watchmen.
Overall, it's simply embarrassing to see both the general public and the comic book industry force an obligatory categorization upon two things where the only real separation is their marketing. As a comic book fan, I try to keep away from the term as I feel it is often inaccurate and adds an excessive amount of pretense to whatever is labeled a graphic novel. I suppose a similar instance would be the infamous video game "Gone Home". It was a video game that was praised very much to an obtuse degree to the point that it created a massive backlash by the gaming community on the grounds of its lacking gameplay. I feel the same way about that game as I do graphic novels. I don't care enough about what obligatory terms you use for either but at the same time I am disappointed that so many people care enough about them.
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LEAP's New A Capella Musical Reflects Student Voices During Civil Rights Era
BroadwayWorld.com Feb. 5, 2019
Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP), Inc. is featuring a new touring musical designed to enhance student curriculum and connect the impact of the arts and social justice. The Movement, an a cappella musical, will be performed by LEAP students and professional performers (LEAP Artists Live) as part of The New York Theater Festival's Winterfest, at The Hudson Guild Theatre, 441 West 26th Street, New York, NY. Inspired by the Children's Crusade of 1963, The Movement tells the story of the young people of Birmingham, Alabama, who marched against racial injustice. This award-winning production will be performed in schools throughout New York City as an educational experience for youth. Performances are February 12 at 6:15 pm (sold out); February 16 at 8:30 pm; and February 17 at 1 pm. The performance runs 90 minutes with no intermission. For tickets, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3919615.
The Movement features a book, original music, and lyrics by Kathy D. Harrison, who also directed the production. Assistant director is Kenneth Ray, dance arrangements provided by Kathy D. Harrison, with
support from dance captains Marcus Beckett, Ilana Warner and Pelham Warner. Production assistant is Robb L. Davis.
"Recently, we have begun to devise, create, and direct our own theater pieces in response to historical and current issues affecting our society," explains Rich Souto, executive director, LEAP. "Art and social justice are joined in a powerful way and we are ready to bring this important message to schools. These productions are directly linked to LEAP's mission and 40-year history of services to NYC students."
The LEAP Artists Live! cast includes Marcus Beckett, Guerdley Cajus, Ben Davis, Catherine Espinal, Seth Diggs, Khari Hughes, Phenese Johnson, Kirk Lambert, Jermaine N. Sellers, Ilana Warner, Pelham Warner, and Evette White. The student performers from The Dock Street School for STEAM Studies in Brooklyn include Abigail Caldeira, Lache Francois, Ciara Holland, Tyrik Iman-Washington, Morgan Lampkin, Laila Lloyd-Clarke, Tsehai Marson, Damani Nathan, Laila Smith, Lily Terry, and Mia White.
LEAP's mission is to provide quality educational arts programs to promote access and equity for New York City students underserved in the arts. Through artistic inquiry and expression, LEAP inspires diverse school communities to be more engaged in learning and build their creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills.
This program is made possible in part by The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
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Macro Adds New Foaming Option to Blown Film Coextrusion Lines
Film and sheet extrusion systems supplier Macro Engineering & Technology Inc. (Canada) has added the option of individual layer gas foaming to its barrier blown-film coextrusion lines. Macro's blown-film coextrusion systems are used to produce high-barrier films up to 11 layers and up to 3 m wide. The films produced are most typically used in food and medical packaging applications. The individual layer foaming option allows processors to create a wider range of products by manipulating different foamed layer combinations within the coextruded film structures. The configuration of the line allows it to be operated with or without foam injection, allowing the film producer to easily switch between foamed films and conventional multilayer film production without changing machinery.
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Volume 28, Issue 4, October 1996 DOI: 10.1016/S0735-1097(96)00274-4
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Low Energy Intracardiac Cardioversion After Failed Conventional External Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation
CLAUS SCHMITT, ECKHARD ALT, ANDREAS PLEWAN, RICHARD AMMER, MARCUS LEIBIG, MARTIN KARCH and ALBERT SCHÖMIG
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Received December 15, 1995
Revision received March 20, 1996
Accepted May 24, 1996
Published online October 1, 1996.
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THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
CLAUS SCHMITT*,
ECKHARD ALT,
ANDREAS PLEWAN,
RICHARD AMMER,
MARCUS LEIBIG,
MARTIN KARCH and
ALBERT SCHÖMIG
↵*Address for correspondence: Dr. Claus Schmitt, 1. Medizinische Klinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
Objectives. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of intracardiac cardioversion in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation after unsuccessful external cardioversion.
Background. Previous studies in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing intracardiac cardioversion have suggested that intracardiac cardioversion is highly effective and safe. However, the characteristics of patients who benefit most from this invasive technique are unknown.
Methods. We prospectively studied 25 consecutive patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (11 ± 9 months). All patients had undergone at least three attempts at conventional external transthoracic cardioversion by means of paddles in an anteroposterolateral position applying energies up to 360 J without success. Intracardiac shocks were delivered by an external defibrillator through defibrillation electrodes placed in the right atrium and coronary sinus or in the right atrium and left pulmonary artery. After conversion, all patients were treated orally with sotalol (mean 194 ± 63 mg/day).
Results. Internal cardioversion was successful in 22 of 25 patients at a mean defibrillation threshold of 6.5 ± 3.0 J. Mean lead impedance was 56.4 ± 7.4 Ω. No severe complications were observed. At a mean follow-up of 15 ± 12 months, 12 (55%) of the patients treated successfully remained in sinus rhythm.
Conclusions. In patients with failed external cardioversion, internal cardioversion offers a new option for restoring sinus rhythm. Intracardiac cardioversion is an effective and safe method and can be easily performed in patients with minimal sedation.
Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia; its incidence is estimated at 4% to 6% of the U.S. population >60 years old [1–3]. Its prevalence is as high as 10% in subjects ≥75 years old [3]. Many clinicians previously considered atrial fibrillation a benign arrhythmia; its morbidity and frequently incapacitating symptoms were often underestimated [4, 5].
Established methods for converting atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm include treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs and application of external high energy shocks. Success rates of 40% to 70% have been described with antiarrhythmic drugs [6–11]. The reported success rate for external cardioversion ranges from 61% to 90% [12–14]. Advanced catheter techniques aimed at restoring sinus rhythm have been evaluated [15–17]in patients with failed external cardioversion and atrial fibrillation not well tolerated despite medication. Internal cardioversion of atrial fibrillation by these techniques used high energies, ranging from 100 to 360 J, and applied either totally right-sided intracardiac or right atrial catheter-chest wall electrode systems.
Recent advances using a coronary sinus and a right atrial catheter-based electrode system for cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation have proved effective in animals [18–21]. After promising results in a pilot study [1]that showed that internal cardioversion is feasible, we focused on a different group of patients with chronic atrial fibrillation who had undergone external cardioversion without restoration of sinus rhythm.
1 Methods
Patients. We studied 25 consecutive patients with chronic atrial fibrillation at least 2 weeks in duration (mean [±SD] 11 ± 9 months, range 1 to 36) in whom external cardioversion, as described later, failed to restore sinus rhythm. Patient characteristics are described in Table 1.
Clinical Characteristics of 25 Study Patients
Study protocol. Patients 21 to 75 years old were enrolled if the following selection criteria were fulfilled: 1) chronic atrial fibrillation of at least 14 days in duration, documented by serial electrocardiograms (ECGs) and 2) effective anticoagulation with warfarin for at least 2 weeks (international normalized ratio [INR] 2.7 to 4.2). Patients were excluded from the study if there was any evidence of digitalis toxicity, abnormal electrolyte levels or hyperthyroidism. Furthermore, patients with an acute myocardial infarction within the past 6 weeks were excluded, as well as patients with a previous history of embolism. Clinical examination was performed, and a medical history was taken. Results of routine 12-lead electrocardiography, 24-h Holter monitoring, chest radiography, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography and routine laboratory and thyroid variables were assessed in all patients. Transesophageal echocardiography was performed if clinically indicated.
The benefits and risks of the study were discussed with all patients. An informed consent form was obtained from all patients based on the protocol and approval of the study by the Ethics Committee of the Klinikum rechts der Isar on April 27, 1993.
Protocol for external conversion. External cardioversion was performed according to the best known established methods [12]. Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, patients were given a short-acting narcotic (methohexital). One to three R wave-triggered shocks of increasing energy, starting with one 200-J shock, a second of 300 J, and, if necessary, a third shock of 360 J (Lohmeier D501, Lohmeier, Inc., Munich, Germany), were applied. We used two paddles placed on the anterior and posterolateral chest wall of the patient. One paddle was placed as posteriorly as possible. Between unsuccessful defibrillation attempts, at least 1 min was permitted to elapse before the next shock was applied. Criteria for quitting were patient discomfort, complications, such as induction of proarryhthmia or skin burns, and a limit of three shocks. If the final 360-J shock failed, internal cardioversion was attempted in a subsequent session.
Protocol for internal conversion. A temporary, custombuilt 6F catheter (Elecath) with an active surface of 2.5 cm2 consisting of nine parallel stainless steel rings was inserted into the right femoral vein and positioned in the lower right atrium so that the majority of the catheter electrodes had firm contact with the right atrial free wall. This catheter served as the defibrillation cathode. Pacing and recording of atrial signals was performed by the distal electrode rings of this catheter. A second defibrillation electrode was placed in either the coronary sinus (Fig. 1) or the left pulmonary artery. In eight patients, the right internal jugular vein was cannulated to place the defibrillation electrode in the coronary sinus. The left pulmonary artery catheter was advanced by either the right antecubital vein or the right femoral vein. Central venous punctures were performed at INR levels up to 2.0 (after warfarin was withheld for 1 to 2 days). Internal cardioversion was performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Sedation was achieved with 5 mg of diazepam orally. Immediately before cardioversion, 2.0 to 8 mg of midazolam was administered intravenously.
Posteroanterolateral projection in a patient with previous aortocoronary bypass surgery. The right atrial defibrillation catheter is applied through a femoral vein approach. In this patient, a quadripolar catheter for recording of intraatrial signals and stimulation of the atrium is also placed in a low right atrial location through the femoral access. The second defibrillation catheter is placed in the coronary sinus.
Defibrillation threshold was defined as the lowest shock intensity that converted atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. Biphasic shocks of 3 and 2 ms with phases separated by 0.2 ms were used. The shocks were delivered by an external defibrillator (Ventritex HVS-02) and synchronized to the R wave. Before application of the shocks, a custom-built ECG amplifier and filter with variable gain was adjusted to ensure correct synchronization, which was confirmed visually on an oscilloscope (Gould 6000 S, Gould, Ilford, United Kingdom). Starting with a test shock of 60 V, the energy was increased in 40-V steps until cardioversion was achieved. Criteria for quitting were patient discomfort, complications such as induction of proarrhythmia and shock energies >15 J. At least 1 min was permitted to elapse between unsuccessful defibrillation attempts, before the next shock was applied. During the study, the 12-lead ECG and intraatrial signals were recorded and stored by EP Lab, Version 6.0 (Quinton Electrophysiology, Inc., Ontario, Canada) (Fig. 2). The voltage delivered, current and shock configuration for each shock were recorded using a Macintosh computer and customized Lab VIEW software (National Instruments).
Surface ECG leads I, II, III, V1 and V5 are shown together with the intraatrial recording (bottom trace, high right atrium [HRA]). The application of the internal cardioversion shock is synchronous with the R wave. Successful immediate conversion of atrial fibrillation (left) to sinus rhythm (right) with a 2-J shock was achieved.
Follow-up evaluation. All patients were seen in our outpatient department. A 12-lead ECG was obtained at the 1-, 3-, 6-, 9- and 12-month follow-up visits or earlier if the patient experienced symptoms suggestive of recurrent atrial fibrillation. After effective cardioversion to sinus rhythm, all patients were treated with sotalol at least 80 mg twice a day (mean 194 ± 63 mg/day, range 160 to 400). Angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitors, diuretic drugs and digitalis were also administered according to the clinical status of the patient. In patients with persistent sinus rhythm, anticoagulation was stopped 4 weeks after successful restoration of sinus rhythm.
Statistical analysis. Continuous variables are expressed as mean value ± SD. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test for unpaired groups. Recurrence data were analyzed using life-table survival analysis. A p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Clinical characteristics and general results. The study included 25 patients (Table 1) (mean age 56 ± 9 years, range 41 to 76; 21 men, 4 women) with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 27 ± 3 kg/m2 (range 19 to 37), mean duration of atrial fibrillation of 11 ± 9 months (range 1 to 36) and a mean echocardiographic longitudinal left atrial diameter of 62 ± 8 mm (range 42 to 80). External cardioversion had failed in all 25 patients at energies up to 360 J (5 J/kg). Unsuccessful pharmacologic conversion had been attempted in 18 of the 25 patients before external cardioversion (Table 2).
Failure of Pharmacologic and External Cardioversion Attempts and Success of Internal Cardioversion
Internal cardioversion was successful in 22 of 25 patients at a mean defibrillation threshold of 6.5 ± 3.0 J and mean lead impedance of 56.4 ± 7.4 Ω. With catheters positioned in the right atrium and coronary sinus, the mean energy for cardioversion was 4.7 ± 3.0 J; for the right atrium and left pulmonary artery configuration, the defibrillation threshold was significantly higher (7.5 ± 2.6 J, p < 0.05 by the Mann-Whitney U test).
Short-term efficacy of cardioversion.Table 2 presents the results of external and internal cardioversion. External cardioversion was unsuccessful in all 25 patients; however, internal cardioversion restored sinus rhythm in 22 of 25 patients. In two of the three patients for whom internal cardioversion failed, sinus rhythm was initially restored but was sustained for <1 min despite repeated short-term successful internal cardioversions and postshock pacing.
Correlation of energy requirements with potential clinical predictors. There was a significant positive correlation (Fig. 3) between energy requirements and left atrial size (p < 0.05). There was no significant correlation of energy requirements and duration of atrial fibrillation and BMI (p > 0.05) in this study.
Correlation of energy requirements and left atrial diameter for successful internal cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (p < 0.05).
Long-term clinical outcome. On an intention to treat basis, 12 (55%) of 22 patients successfully treated with internal cardioversion were in sinus rhythm after a mean follow-up of 15 ± 12 months (range 0.2 to 33). In 10 patients, atrial fibrillation recurred after a mean of 1.3 ± 2.0 months. Fig. 4 depicts the life-table analysis showing the cumulative proportion of patients remaining in sinus rhythm after successful internal cardioversion.
Life-table survival analysis showing the cumulative proportion of patients remaining in sinus rhythm after successful internal cardioversion.
Complications. No severe complications were observed. In one patient, a major femoral hematoma resulted after the procedure. No further treatment was necessary.
Main finding. This study shows that internal cardioversion of patients with chronic atrial fibrillation can be achieved even after external transthoracic cardioversion attempts have failed.
Established methods for conversion of chronic atrial fibrillation into sinus rhythm are treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs and external high energy cardioversion during full sedation. Previous reports showed success rates of 40% to 70% [6–11]for antiarrhythmic drugs and 61% to 90% [12–14]for external cardioversion. We found a success rate of 88% for conversion of chronic atrial fibrillation by internal low energy cardioversion in patients in whom attempted external high energy cardioversion had failed.
The exact mechanisms for the higher success rate at lower energies with internal cardioversion can only be inferred. The creation of a homogeneous electrical field with sufficient strength is mandatory for conversion of ventricular fibrillation [22]. The same may hold true for atrial fibrillation. With respect to homogeneity of field strength, one would assume that the direct application of the energy to the right atrium and near the left atrium (coronary sinus, left pulmonary artery) should result in increased myocardial field strength and decreased energy loss. This may also explain in part why previous attempts of high and low energy shocks delivered between one electrode in the heart and one skin electrode [15]or between electrodes not incorporating the left side of the heart [16, 18]had less favorable results than the method of internal cardioversion described here.
In contrast to the energies required for conversion of induced atrial fibrillation in animals and humans, which range from 0.5 to 2.2 J on average [18–21, 23, 24], we used higher energy levels (mean 6.5 ± 3.0 J) in our patients with chronic atrial fibrillation after failure of external cardioversion. This may be explained in part by the longer duration of atrial fibrillation in our patients and by the use of the pulmonary artery electrode location, all of which could have resulted in a higher actual energy requirement [25–27]. In our previous report of internal cardioversion in a different group of patients, we used lower energy levels (mean 3.7 ± 1.7 J) [1]. In that pilot study, only 7 of the 14 patients had undergone previous unsuccessful external cardioversion attempts; furthermore, in the majority of patients a coronary sinus lead configuration was chosen. This choice of configuration might explain the higher energy levels for successful internal cardioversion in the present study. Characteristics such as a dilated atrium and high BMI (>25 kg/m2), like those encountered in our patients, are the main reasons for failure of external high energy cardioversion [12–15]. These are the patients who may especially benefit from internal cardioversion. Our data show that internal cardioversion is worthwhile and highly effective even after failed external cardioversion attempts. These patients have an 88% success rate for regaining sinus rhythm by this new method after established treatments have failed.
In addition to the high success rate the major advantage of internal cardioversion compared with external high energy shock application is that the energy for internal cardioversion is much lower than that normally applied with conventional external direct current cardioversion. Therefore, atrial cardioversion can be performed without general anesthesia, and the supervision of an anesthesiologist is not necessary. Nonetheless, the mean atrial defibrillation threshold of 6.5 ± 3 J is still far above the pain threshold for most patients, but the procedure was well tolerated with a low dose of diazepam and midazolam.
Follow-up. After cardioversion, all our patients were treated with oral sotalol on the basis of positive reports describing a high maintenance rate of sinus rhythm after direct current cardioversion of atrial fibrillation with this drug [10, 11, 28]. Our follow-up data confirm these findings and show that the relapse rate of atrial fibrillation is comparable to that after external high energy cardioversion [6].
Limitations of internal cardioversion. With any type of energy application to the heart at or exceeding the pacing threshold, there is some risk of inducing arrhythmia, even with synchronized shocks [29, 30]. This new method of internal cardioversion is highly effective but nonetheless requires the insertion of catheters into the vascular system in patients during anticoagulation. It is an invasive technique, and all risks and limitations have to be considered.
Positioning of defibrillation electrodes in the right atrium, pulmonary artery or coronary sinus raises the question of whether damage can result from the energy delivered through the defibrillation electrodes. Long-term implantation of defibrillation electrodes in the coronary sinus and other locations in the heart has been used without adverse effects for shock application of energies up to 30 J for treatment of ventricular fibrillation in patients [31, 32]. Therefore, it is unlikely that atrial defibrillation from these sites would result in myocardial damage and is supported by the observation that creatinine kinase levels did not show significant changes after internal cardioversion.
Study limitations. This study is part of an ongoing randomized trial for comparison of different lead positions for internal cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. In the present study, we presented data for patients with failed external cardioversion only. More of these patients had leads in the left pulmonary artery than in the coronary sinus. Preliminary data show that patients assigned to a defibrillation lead in the coronary sinus have lower thresholds than those with leads located in the left pulmonary artery [33]. The atrial defibrillation threshold of 4.7 J with a coronary sinus lead in our study correlates well with recently published results of a multicenter trial [34]that used a mean conversion voltage of 313 V (3.5 J) of chronic atrial fibrillation using right atrial and coronary sinus defibrillation electrodes.
Clinical implications. In nearly 90% of patients in whom external cardioversion fails, internal cardioversion will be successful, and >50% of these patients will maintain sinus rhythm over the long term. Therefore, we recommend low energy intracardiac cardioversion for all patients with failed external transthoracic cardioversion attempts as an effective additional method to restore sinus rhythm.
We are grateful to Trey Ideker, MSE and Jay Pasquantonio, BSE for valuable technical assistance in conducting the study.
A.1 Abbreviations and Acronyms
BMI = body mass index
ECG = electrocardiogram, electrocardiographic
INR = international normalized ratio
Revision received March 20, 1996.
Accepted May 24, 1996.
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Emma Stone Wants to 'Learn to Fight Better' for Equality After Playing Tennis Champ Billie Jean King
The Oscar-winning actress takes on the role of tennis champ Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes
By Brianne Tracy
Credit: Greg Kadel
Taking on the role of legendary tennis champion and icon of the equal-rights movement Billie Jean King for Battle of the Sexes was a "game changer" for Emma Stone — both on and off screen.
For the cover of Marie Claire's September issue, the Oscar-winning actress is featured in conversation with her Sexes co-star Sarah Silverman on how portraying King for the film inspired her to find her own voice and speak out for equality.
"I am very nervous to communicate my opinions a lot of the time, especially publicly…[Billie] is so direct and confident in the way that she communicates what she believes is right," Stone, 28, said. "To be able to step into that was a pretty powerful experience."
She continued: "It's something that I still don't feel entirely comfortable with, but it was also one of the great parts about playing her."
This role is different from anything that Stone has done in the past in that it's the first time she's depicting a real person, so she focused on "building from the outside in" to create an accurate representation of the drama surrounding the historic 1973 tennis match between King and Bobby Riggs (played by Steve Carell) which the film centers on.
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Riggs claimed that women's tennis wasn't in the same league as men's, so King took on — and defeated — Riggs in the match that became the most-watched television sports event of all time, and sparked an ongoing conversation about gender equality.
"There is so much power to our voices, and we need to speak out," she said. "That's something that I struggled with in the past, but it's very hard not to feel galvanized right now, politically or consciously."
Despite the current political climate, Stone is hopeful after seeing people fight for "love, humanity and equality."
"It's so inspiring to see marches and beautiful writing and creative work," she said. "There's so much power and a grace coming out of so many people who have so much to lose, and the human spirit is incredible."
She added: "That's worth a fight every day — and I want to learn how to fight better."
Battle of the Sexes hits theaters September 22.


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Paris became a royal seat as early as 888 A.D. when Robert the Strong led the resistance to Norsemen sailing up the Seine who wrecked the original abbey of St-Germain-des-Prés. St-Germain- des-Prés with its beautiful church has, however, survived with a colourful area of literary cafés, boutiques, restaurants, shops, antique dealers and the night life of its side streets. If you want to see Paris, go to the Sacré Coeur at the summit of the artists' village of Montmartre and observe a panoramic view of the city spread beneath you. Degas, Monet, Picasso, and Dali were drawn to this spot. The city is divided into 20 'arrondissements' which spiral out from the hub to the 'Péripherique' arterial road which rings the city. Eminently walkable, the city can also be explored by the excellent Metro system, by bus or by boat. With landmarks of outstanding beauty, every gilded piece glistening in the sunshine, this is as well as being one of the most romantic cities of the world, one of the most beautiful.
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Naples Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24-Hour Ticket
Posillipo: Tours & Tickets
Naples: Walking Tour with Underground Ruins
Naples: Sightseeing Tour by E-Bike
Naples: Naples, Pompeii, and Vesuvius Full-Day Tour
Naples: Full-Day City Tour with Pompeii and Sorrento
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Posillipo: Our most recommended tours and activities
1. Naples Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24-Hour Ticket
Explore the birthplace of pizza with a 24-hour ticket valid for up to 2 routes on this panoramic hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Discover the unforgettable sights and flavors of Napolitano culture at your own pace. The ticket gives you the freedom to explore one of the world's oldest cities at leisure, with buses running every 45-90 minutes. You can even visit Mount Vesuvius and get fantastic city views from the top of the imposing volcano. The hop-on hop-off bus is also ideal for shopping expeditions and exploring the many tasty restaurants that Naples has on offer. Use your 24-hour pass to explore the following attractions: Line A Stop 1 - Largo Castello (Piazza Municipio) Stop 2 - Chiesa Del Gesu Nuovo Stop 3 - Piazza Dante - Ingresso Ai Decumani Stop 4 - Museo Archeologivo Nazionale - Galleria Principe Di Napoli Stop 5 - Chiesa Di Santa Maria Della Sanita Stop 6 - Museo e Bosco Di Capodimonte, Osservatorio Astronomico Stop 7 - Santa Maria Incoronata Stop 8 - Teatro Bellini - Mura Greche Stop 9 - Museo Arte Contemporanea Donna Regina Stop 10 - Castel Capuano - Porta Capuana Stop 11 - Piazza Bovio/Universita Line B Stop 1 - Largo Castello (Piazza Municipio) Stop 2 - Piazza Vittoria - Via Calabritto Stop 3 - Palazzi Storici Stop 4 - Mergellina - Piazza del Leone Stop 5 - Capo Posillipo - Veduta Panoramica Stop 6 - Discesa Marechiaro Stop 7 - Parco Vigiliano Stop 8 – Veduta Panoramica Stop 9 - Viale Dohm Stop 10 – Piazza Vittoria Stop 11 - Castel dell'Ovo - Borgo Marinan Stop 12 - Stazione Marittima, pier for cruises and Le Isole Del Golfo
2. Naples: Walking Tour with Underground Ruins
Immerse yourself in the intriguing charm of Naples. From the coastline, enjoy the enchanting beauty of the Bay of Naples and the views to the island of Capri and Mount Vesuvius. Visit the oldest part of the city and wander its narrow streets, filled with character and vivacity. See the church of Gesù Nuovo and its masterpieces, the monastery of Santa Chiara and walk through the most famous "Spaccanapoli" with its outstanding Baroque and Renaissance palaces, countless charming little shops, coffee bars and pizzeria. Explore the underground Roman ruins, buried beneath the city. See the monumental part of the city with its most famous landmark — Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle, the Royal Palace, the Teatro di San Carlo and the Galleria Umberto, an elegant 19th-century shopping mall.
3. Naples: Sightseeing Tour by E-Bike
Get a better appreciation of the historic city of Naples and its impressive monuments on a guided e-bike tour. Start with a ride down Spaccanapoli in the historic heart of the city to arrive at Piazza del Municipio, where the 13th-century Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) is located. Ride onwards to Piazza del Plebiscito and marvel at the colonnades of the Royal Palace and the oldest active opera house in the world at the Real Teatro di San Carlo. Next, cycle in safety along the bike paths of the promenade to Marinaro, home to the Castel dell'Ovo, the oldest castle in Naples. Learn about some of the legends associated with the fortress, such as the myth of the siren Queen Partenope. Look closer at the old settlement of Monte Echia, considered the first area of Neapolis settled by the Greeks. Travel along the magnificent coastline of the Gulf of Naples with impressive views of Vesuvius and the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida at almost every turn in the road.
4. Naples: Full-Day City Tour with Pompeii and Sorrento
Get picked up from your accommodation, cruise terminal, or Naples Central Station in the morning and begin your tour. Start with 2 hours of sightseeing in a minibus with a small-group tour led by a professional guide. Make your first stop at the cathedral to visit the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius and Santa Restituta. Drive to the Town Hall square and see the New Castle, built by the French family of Anjou. Continue on to the Posillipo area and stop at Saint Antonio's Church, where you can see the best view of the city and the bay. Return into the city center and Piazza del Plebiscito. See the front of the Royal Palace, the beautiful church of St. Francesco di Paola in its neoclassic style, the Umberto I Gallery, and the San Carlo Theater. Next, drive to Pompeii where your tour guide will show the most fascinating places like The Forum, Thermal Baths, Vetti's house, and "Lupanare", burnt by volcanic ashes and lapilli during the eruption in 79 A.D. After the visit, make a brief stop for lunch and depart toward Sorrento's coast. Along the way, admire the medieval castle from which the name of the famous town Castellammare di Stabia comes, the small and enchanting beaches of Vico Equense and Seiano, and typical Mediterranean greenery such as lemon and orange trees. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint in Meta di Sorrento to look up to the wonderful sight of the bay overlooking the sea. Stop in Sorrento for a brief visit to the town for about 1 hour. Your guide will show you the most renowned places walking through the enchanting narrow streets full of stores and little workshops. Continue to one of the most scenic places in Sorrento: the Villa Comunale, where you can admire the gulf views and see as far as Punta Campanella and Capri Island. Return to Naples at around 5:15 PM.
5. Naples: Naples, Pompeii, and Vesuvius Full-Day Tour
Explore the beauty of Naples along with a guided tour of Pompeii and Vesuvius National Park. Learn Naples' storied history through a detailed city tour. Pique your curiosity and discover how Romans really lived at the archaeological site of Pompeii before walking around the top Europe's only still active volcano. Meet your professional guide outside of your hotel, and climb aboard a minibus for two hours of sightseeing in Naples. Stop at the Cathedral of Naples to visit the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius and the basilica of Santa Restituta. Discover the Piazza del Municipio, Naples' city hall square, and see the medieval Castel Nuovo before driving through the residential streets of Posillipo. Stop at the famed Chiesa di Sant'Antonio a Posillipo for the best views of the city and bay. Return to the city center in Piazza del Plebiscito to see the front of the Royal Palace of Naples and the beautiful church of San Francesco di Paola. Pass by the historical shopping gallery, Galleria Umberto I, and the iconic opera house, Teatro di San Carlo. Drive to Pompeii to learn about fascinating places like the Forum, the thermal baths and the House of the Vettii. Discover the Lupanar, burnt by volcanic ash and stones during the volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. Take a break to relax over lunch, including pizza and a drink. Continue to Torre del Greco, passing through Vesuvius National Park. Walk to the top of the only still active volcano in continental Europe. Stroll around the crater at an elevation of nearly 1200 meters to see a panoramic view of the charming bay of Naples. Return to Naples where your guide will drop you off at your hotel.
6. Naples and Pompeii: Half-Day Tour
After your scheduled pick-up at 08:15, begin a 2-hour sightseeing tour of Naples with stops at the city's cathedral to visit the Treasure Chapel and San Restituta Basilica. Then drive to Plebiscite Square to see the front of the Royal Palace and the majestic Neoclassical church of San Francesco di Paola. From there head to the Town Hall Square; home to the New Castle built by the French family of Anjou. Your tour of Naples ends on a terrace at Posillipo, giving use some of the best views over the entire city. From there drive to Pompeii, one of the world's most famous historic sites. Once at Pompeii, your tour guide will take you to this ancient city's most fascinating places like the Forum, Thermal Baths, Vetti's house and the Lupanare, burnt, covered, and preserved by volcanic ashes during the massive volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. After taking in the history of Pompeii, return to Naples, and get dropped off at your choice of destination at around 13:30.
7. Naples Sightseeing Tour for Small Groups
See the best of Naples on this 2-hour guided sightseeing tour, covering all important spots of the city. The tour covers all must-sees in Naples including the cathedral, the Royal palace and the marvelous terraces of Posillipo with their unique views on the city. It's the best way to have a comprehensive look at Naples in a short amount of time. This sightseeing tour lasts for approximately 2 hours, with a small group led by a professional guide and transport by minibus. This tour is perfect if you want to have a brief guided overview of Naples' historic city center and take some beautiful pictures overlooking the city. You will be picked up either from your hotel, the port, the railway station, or at a central location at 08:15 in the morning. Your first stop will be at the Cathedral of Naples (Duomo di Napoli), which is the main church of the city and seat of the Archbishop of Naples. It is generally known as the Cattedrale di San Gennaro, in honor of Saint Januarius, Naples' patron saint. You will then see Santa Restituta, which is the original 6th-century paleo-Christian church on the site where the Cathedral of Naples now stands. The church was rebuilt and incorporated into the cathedral when it was built in the 13th century and today is a magnificent addition to the ensemble of the cathedral. Drive by the Town Hall Square and see the New Castle built by the French family of Anjou. Stopping in the Posillipo area on St. Antonio Church Terrace, you'll be able to get the best view of the city and the bay. You'll then head on to Plebiscite Square to see the front of the Royal Palace, the beautiful church of St. Francesco di Paola in its neoclassic style, the Umberto I Gallery, and San Carlo theatre, after which the tour concludes.
8. Naples: Panoramic E-Bike Tour
Start from the ancient street of Spaccanapoli located in the heart of the historic city of Naples to reach Piazza del Municipio where the castle Maschio Angioino is located and then head to Piazza Plebiscito with its royal palace and San Carlo theater. Proceed to the promenade along the cycle path where you will stop at the ancient village of Marinaro which houses Castel dell'Ovo, the oldest castle of Naples and source of ancient legends like that of the siren Parthenope. In front of the castle, you will see Monte Echia, considered the first settlement area of Neapolis by the Greeks. Your tour will then continue crossing the magnificent coastline by the splendid gulf setting characterized by Vesuvius, the Sorrento Peninsula and the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. Your next stop will be at Virgilian Natural Park from where you can easily climb the hill of Posillipo. From here, you will leave to cross the former industrial area of Bagnoli and visit the North pier (a walk of 1000 meters over the sea and a work of industrial architecture that was the old pontoon of ILVA). Finally, return to the center through the west of the city.
9. Napoli by Night: Tour from Naples
Discover 3 areas of the city of Naples, the foremost city and cultural melting pot of South Italy. First, the driver will take you along the seaside passing onto Lungomare Caracciolo and Mergellina and up to Posillipo Hill. From here, take a snapshot of the most popular view of the city embracing the whole bay, Capri Island and Mount Vesuvius. Then, driving back to the center, see the ancient Castel dell' Ovo, the oldest standing stronghold in town which was built in the 12th century within the old fishing village of Borgo Marinari. Continue the tour towards the opulent monumental district enclosing Plebiscito square, Royal Palace, San Carlo Theater and Galleria Umberto I. Here, have some time for a stroll on your own. Finally, enjoy a tasty pizza dinner including a soft drink at a local restaurant. After dinner, the driver will bring you back to the meeting point.
10. Naples: Luxury Night Tour with Romantic Dinner
After being picked up from your hotel by a professional English-speaking driver, start your experience with a panoramic drive along the seafront in Naples. Appreciate the astonishing New Castle in the center of the city, the Piazza del Plebiscito, and Piazza Trieste e Trento. See the famous Cafe Gambrinus, San Carlo Theater, Royal Palace, and Gallery Umberto I. Continue to Posillipo Hill to admire the shining lights of the whole city by night. Head to the most glamorous hotel located on the seafront next to the iconic Castel dell'Ovo. Relish a refined gourmet dinner inspired and prepared by the Executive Chef. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Vesuvius, the Gulf of Naples, and the paradise islands of Ischia and Capri from the rooftop terrace. The 3-course menu will be inspired and served by the chef and accompanied by a glass of wine. At the end of the dinner, you will be accompanied back to your hotel.
Top Attractions in Naples
1 Mount Vesuvius
2 Underground Naples
3 Castel Nuovo
4 Catacombs of San Gennaro
5 Sansevero Chapel
6 Royal Theatre of Saint Charles, Naples
7 Naples International Airport
8 Galleria Borbonica
9 Ovo Castle
10 Piazza del Plebiscito
11 Naples National Achaeological Museum
12 Royal Palace, Naples
13 Certosa di San Martino
14 Santa Chiara, Naples
15 Castel Sant'Elmo
16 Catacombs of San Gaudioso
17 Galleria Umberto I
18 Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte
19 Madre Museum
20 Naples Cathedral
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4 Naples Cruises & Boat Tours
5 Naples Bus & Minivan Tours
6 Naples Hop-on Hop-off Tours
7 Naples Museum Tickets
8 Naples Airport Transfers
9 Naples Walking Tours
10 Naples Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
11 Naples Transportation
12 Naples Night Tours
13 Naples Top 10
14 Naples Cooking Classes
15 Naples Segway Tours
16 Naples Tickets
17 Naples City Cards
18 Naples Sunset Tours
19 Naples Snorkeling
20 Naples Sailing Trips & Tours
Other Sightseeing Options in Posillipo
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What people are saying about Posillipo
I wanted to give 10 but 5 was the maximum! Fluvio was absolutely amazing, he was so enthusiastic and made the tour so fun! It didn't even feel like 5 hours of walking. It was only 4 of us and despite the torrential rain we had the best of time. He showed us amazing restaurants and pastry shops. Also guided us to the souvenir area and explained the history of Napoli perfectly. Definitely worth all the money!
Naples: Walking Tour with Underground Ruins Reviewed by Maria-Alexandra, 11/3/2021
Fulvio has sido un guía excepcional, nos ha mostrado la ciudad desde todos los puntos de vista, como haría a Neapolitan Neapolitan DOC. The tour has lasted more than 5 hours in las cuales hemos visitado los monumentos, los barrios and los lugares most pintorescos de la ciudad, todo ello with a profesional competencia inigualable.
Naples: Walking Tour with Underground Ruins Reviewed by FERNANDO, 11/3/2021
The guides are great, friendly and knowledgeable. The organization is flawless. everything went as planned. Highly recommended.
Naples: Naples, Pompeii, and Vesuvius Full-Day Tour Reviewed by Shazrina, 11/22/2021
our tour guide was Fulvio! great knowledge and a lot of funny! // our guide was Fulvio, very knowledgeable and very funny
Naples: Walking Tour with Underground Ruins Reviewed by Nicola, 11/1/2021
We took the coastal trip around the bay of naples. Veru nice route and good comentary
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La Resolució 1524 del Consell de Seguretat de les Nacions Unides fou adoptada per unanimitat el 30 de gener de 2004. Després de reafirmar totes les resolucions sobre Abkhàzia i Geòrgia, particularment la Resolució 1494 (2003), el Consell va ampliar el mandat de la Missió d'Observació de les Nacions Unides a Geòrgia (UNOMIG) fins al 31 de juliol de 2004.

Resolució

Observacions
En el preàmbul de la resolució, el Consell de Seguretat va subratllar que la manca de progrés en un acord entre les dues parts era inacceptable. Va condemnar l'enderroc d'un helicòpter UNOMIG l'octubre de 2001, que va provocar nou morts i va lamentar que els autors de l'atac no s'haguessin identificat. Les contribucions de les forces de manteniment de la pau de la UNOMIG i de la Comunitat d'Estats Independents (CIS) a la regió van ser benvingudes, a més del procés de pau liderat per les Nacions Unides. Van tenir lloc unes eleccions presidencials a Geòrgia el gener de 2004 i es va encoratjar al nou lideratge a perseguir un acord.

Actes
El Consell de Seguretat va acollir amb satisfacció els esforços polítics per resoldre la situació, en particular els "Principis bàsics per a la distribució de competències entre Tbilissi i Sukhumi" per facilitar les negociacions entre Geòrgia i Abkhàzia. Va lamentar la manca de progrés en les negociacions d'estatus polític i la negativa d'Abkhàzia a discutir el document, i va demanar a ambdues parts que superessin la seva desconfiança recíproca. Es van condemnar totes les violacions de l'Acord d'Alto el Foc i Separació de Forces de 1994. El Consell també va acollir amb beneplàcit la disminució de les tensions a la vall de Kodori i la signatura d'un protocol per ambdues parts el 2 d'abril de 2002. Es van observar les preocupacions de la població civil i es va demanar a la part georgiana que garanteixi la seguretat de la UNOMIG i Tropes de la CEI a la vall.

La resolució va instar a les dues parts a revitalitzar el procés de pau, incloent una major participació en qüestions relacionades amb refugiats, desplaçats interns, cooperació econòmica i assumptes polítics i de seguretat. També va reafirmar la inacceptabilitat dels canvis demogràfics derivats del conflicte. Abkhàzia, en particular, va ser cridada a millorar l'aplicació de la llei, abordar la manca d'instrucció als georgians ètnics en la seva llengua materna i assegurar la seguretat dels refugiats retornats.

El Consell va tornar a demanar a ambdues parts que adoptessin mesures per identificar els responsables de l'enderroc d'un helicòpter de la UNOMIG l'octubre de 2001. Es va demanar a ambdues parts que es disociessin de la retòrica militar i les manifestacions en suport de grups armats il·legals i vetllessin per la seguretat del personal de les Nacions Unides. A més, hi havia preocupacions sobre la situació de seguretat a la regió de Gali (Abkhàzia), amb assassinats reiterats i també hi havia segrestos del personal de manteniment de la pau de la UNOMIG i de la CEI, que el Consell va condemnar.

Referències

Vegeu també
 Llista de resolucions del Consell de Seguretat de les Nacions Unides 1501 a la 1600 (2003 - 2005)
 Guerra d'Abkhàzia

Enllaços externs
  Text de la Resolució a UN.org

Resolucions del Consell de Seguretat de les Nacions Unides de 2004
Resolucions del Consell de Seguretat de les Nacions Unides sobre el conflicte d'Abkhàzia

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The long game: Are foundations under-utilising one of their greatest assets?
Max Rutherford
Last year, the President of Foundation Center, Bradford K Smith, wrote a provocation piece asserting that the controversial appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court was a philanthropic outcome, and a product of effective foundation practice. He described what he meant at a lively meeting of ACF's Stronger Foundation's Strategy and Governance working group earlier this year. What follows is a summary of the back story, and some reflections on what foundations in the UK might learn from this case study.
In the United States in the early 1980s, a group of small US-based family foundations began pouring their limited resources into conservative legal think tanks and Law School mentoring networks to nurture, support and influence a new generation of ideologically aligned American lawyers and law-makers. Among the beneficiaries was a young Yale Law graduate, Brett Kavanaugh. The funders' approach was long-term, ideological and collaborative. Their grant funding was sustained, light-touch and unrestricted. While none of the foundations would have predicted the circumstances that led to Kavanaugh's appointment nearly four decades later, two key factors made their strategy more likely to succeed.
The first was time: For forty years they awarded sustained, unrestricted funding, principally to a small number of organisations – most notably the Federalist Society, which has received more than half of its grants since 2006 from just five relatively small foundations, and of which five Supreme Court justices have been members. These funders' unrelenting financial support to this single organisation is itself quite remarkable. How many times over these years might these foundations' boards and staff have considered a break, a redirection of funding, or even a wholesale change of approach?
The second factor was timeliness. That Kavanaugh's appointment prompted a case study of foundation practice might be put down to luck and hindsight. A different set of outcomes in any number of the macro and micro events could have changed this page history, not least a different presidential election outcome in 2016. Would this case study therefore have been viewed as a cautionary tale of philanthropic squander, ideologically-driven obstinacy, and a refusal to change course in the face of failure?
No. Because the success of the funders' approach was never reliant on luck, but rather on seeing their funding as part of a war of attrition. Yes Kavanaugh's appointment required him to be in the right place at the right time. But most important was the substantial infrastructure that made his appointment possible, enabling the opportunity to be realised when it finally came – in this case, a huge network of judges primed for consideration, all with substantial track records as senior judiciary and law makers in many of the nation's most powerful courts.
Securing an alumnus on the Supreme Court may be a flagship metric, and it certainly shone a spotlight on the funders' strategic intent. But most of the impact had been achieved long before. Their investment of patient capital had been paying dividends for years – through the thousands of day to day judgements and laws made by hundreds of alumni presiding over courts up and down the land, underpinned by the narrative and policies of the Federalist Society, which has become, according to the Washington Post, the 'conquerors of the courts' reaching 'an unprecedented peak of power and influence'.
As David Callaghan, founder and Editor of Inside Philanthropy, noted in an essay on the same case study: 'Over more than 40 years, funders on the right bankrolled a bold and ambitious strategy to spread their ideology and capture power. Their success in this regard ranks as among the most dramatic examples of high-impact giving in the past half-century. In turn, the deeply ineffective response of mainstream and liberal foundations to a concerted attack on their core values, past accomplishments, and cherished goals stands as an abject failure of leadership and courage. These funders, plodding along with narrow technocratic plans, failed to act on a central reality of modern politics: If you can't win and hold power within America's key institutions, you risk losing on every issue that you care about.'
There is much to learn from this story, particularly – as Smith, Callaghan and others have asserted – for progressive, liberal foundations. As Callaghan notes, those centre-right foundations 'didn't invest in issues or programs, or dole out one-year restricted grants. They invested in ideas, institutions and people. They gave general support to a core group of multi-issue think tanks, legal groups, leadership institutes, and media outfits year after year, decade after decade…Will the alarming developments of the past two years finally push mainstream philanthropy to stand up and fight for its values in the all-important spheres of ideology and power?'
We can only imagine where we'd be, both in the US and elsewhere, if foundations on the other side of the political spectrum had utilised their funding in the same way – long-term, ideological, collaborative, light-touch and unrestricted. It may be no surprise that, both within Stronger Foundations and the foundation sector more broadly, some are asking whether progressive foundations should, as Callaghan puts it, stop 'playing yesterday's game for achieving impact'.
In the face of scathing rollbacks of the very social policy issues they have fought to achieve and care most deeply about, should foundations abandon their political squeamishness, break free of the constraints of 'what works', and relinquish the pursuit of outcome measurement? Is now the time for foundations to adopt a new playbook fit for the fight ahead?
Max Rutherford is Head of Policy at Association of Charitable Foundations
This article was originally posed on the Association of Charitable Foundations blog on 6 August 2019. The original article can be viewed here.


The Intertel GLX phone system defies time, logic, and (at least in its appearance) good taste. These phones sell refurbished for nearly as much and sometimes more than when they were last made in the early and mid 90's. What makes this system still popular?
It's features are basic. You get speed dial, hold, speakerphone, transfer, conference, redial, system hold--and you don't even get all of these on the Standard phone. The Executive model adds 12 Busy Lamp Field/Direct Station Selection buttons.
The colors on the GLX remind one of avocado refrigerators from fixerup homes. The system starts with 3 lines and 8 phones. With an expansion module, it can grow to 6 lines and 12 phones.
The more advanced version, the GLX Plus is a modest upgrade. It has basically the same features and is exactly the same size. All of the phones have DSS/BLF. The Executive phone offers an LCD Display. The GLX Plus phones are charcoal and thus not an eyesore.
Market economics dictate the high pricing for the GLX. Quite a few of these systems were sold because they were reasonably priced. When they were on the market as new, many business owners didn't feel the need for voicemail, Caller ID or other 'fancy' features.
Since then, many of the original owners have clung to these beauties. Their need to replace bad phones or to expand has kept the demand side high versus a diminishing supply. These are hard to find, so unfortunately the price is high.
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Q: How does 'printk' get the current time with high resolution? Each time printk outputs something, a high-resolution time will automatically be showed in a square bracket at the beginning of the line. How does printk get the current time with high resolution? I also wanted to get such a high resolution time in my kernel module code.

A: You should use getnstimeofday().

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Q: Tensorflow CNN Shape error I'm trying to use a CNN on some data but I'm getting an error in my loss function since the output of my model is the shape [1000, 1000, 4000] when it should be [1000, 4000]. The first 1000 in this case is the batch size, and the 4000 is the number of classes that I have since this is a classification problem.
I think I may need to use the tf.reshape() function again after my fully_connected layer to get the right output but I'm not quite sure how I can do that. I already tried tf.reshape(output [-1, 4000]), but that still keeps the other 1000 inside.
Here is my code:
    cnn_input = tf.reshape(input, [-1, 1000, 1])
    net = slim.conv2d(cnn_input, 128, [3])
    net = slim.pool(net, [2], "MAX")
    output = slim.fully_connected(net, num_classes, activation_fn=tf.nn.softmax)
    return output

Basically, my output needs to be a shape of rank 2, but for some reason it's turning out to have 3 dimensions. I need the output to be of shape [1000, 4000], which is batch size x num_classes.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
By the way, I am using the tf-slim library.
EDIT: Would tf.flatten work for this before the fully_connected layer?

A: I came across the same error. The documentation (line 1609) (as linked from here) indicates that the 'fully_connected' operation is supposed to flatten the output, but it doesn't. I just used slim.flatten before the last couple fully connected operations as you suggested, but I have no concrete evidence that it works yet.
With 6 months of no comments, I thought something would better than nothing for others, but if anybody else has more insights, it would be appreciated.


LG Display has signed a deal with Apple to supply the company with LCD and OLED panels for its next generation iPhones, reports Newspim via DigiTimes.
Based on the contract, LG Display is expected to ship 3-4 million OLED panels as well as 20 million LCD smartphone panels to Apple in 2018, said the report, which added that LG Display will produce the OLED panels needed for the iPhone from its E6 6G fab in Paju.
The report also said that along with an improving yield rate at its E6 plant, LG will likely secure a majority of the 6.5-inch OLED panel orders from Apple in 2019, ramping up OLED panel shipments to 10 million units in the year.
Late last month, the South China Morning Post published a similar story, predicting that LG would supply Apple with 2-4 million OLED displays for its next generation iPhones.


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Home NEWS Russia detains Navalny for 30 days; Kremlin critic urges supporters to 'take to the streets'
Russia detains Navalny for 30 days; Kremlin critic urges supporters to 'take to the streets'
Posted By: Editorial Teamon: January 18, 2021 In: NEWS, POLITICSNo Comments
Russian authorities have detained opposition politician Alexei Navalny in custody for 30 days, according to his spokesperson, following a rushed court hearing inside a police station.
Kira Yarmysh said on Twitter Monday that a judge had decided Navalny would be kept in police custody through to Feb. 15. She added that it was not yet known where he would be held during this period.
"They were detained at the border, taken away in an unknown direction, the lawyer was not allowed, the trial was carried out urgently right in the police department, and was arrested for 30 days," Yarmysh said on hearing the verdict, according to a translation.
"It cannot even be called a parody of legality," she added.
It comes after Russian authorities arrested Navalny on Sunday evening when his flight from Berlin, Germany landed in a Moscow airport. It was the first time Navalny had returned to the country since he was poisoned last summer.
His detention had been ordered by Moscow's prison service in relation to alleged violations of a suspended prison sentence.
"Don't be afraid, take to the streets. Don't go out for me, go out for yourself and your future," Navalny said in a video posted on YouTube after the judge's decision, according to a Reuters translation.
The United Nations, government officials and rights advocacy groups have all called on Russia to immediately release Navalny, while some countries had pushed for possible sanctions.
In response, Moscow said Navalny's case had received "artificial" resonance in the West.
'It doesn't get more lawless than this'
Navalny is widely regarded as the most prominent and determined critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The 44-year-old activist has frequently been detained by authorities and harassed by pro-Kremlin groups.
Navalny had been recovering in Germany after narrowly surviving what has since been independently confirmed as poisoning by a Novichok nerve agent on August. 20.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia are seen at the passport control point at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on January 17, 2021.
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Navalny has said he believes Putin ordered the poisoning to go ahead, reportedly commenting in October last year that he does not see any other explanation.
Putin's government denies poisoning Navalny, though investigative reporters have since published evidence to support Navalny's claims.
In a video posted by Yarmysh on Monday morning, Navalny was shown complaining about the absurdity of a makeshift court hearing at Khimki police station, near Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport. "It doesn't get more lawless than this," he said, according to an NBC translation.
A joint statement by the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — three former Soviet republics — issued a call on Monday for the EU to consider the "imposition of restrictive measures in response to this blatant act" if Navalny is not released from detention.
They described Navalny's arrest as "completely unacceptable."
Meanwhile, Amnesty International's Moscow Office Director Natalia Zviagina said: "Aleksei Navalny's arrest is further evidence that Russian authorities are seeking to silence him."
She added: "His detention only highlights the need to investigate his allegations that he was poisoned by state agents acting on orders from the highest levels."
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Q1 Recap. If your business runs on a calendar year schedule then the start of spring happens to coincide with the end of Q1. That makes spring the perfect time to take stock of your 2019 content marketing plan, but what if the start of the year got away from you and you didn't sit down to plan out a year's worth of content marketing? No problem! Get to it now. After all, you're only 3 months in to the new year; there's plenty of time to start producing content! Need help getting started? Head on over to our 2019 Content Marketing Playbook!
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Create Action Goals. Actionable goals have a higher chance of getting accomplished than nebulous goals and ideas. Instead of "write more blogs" change your goal to "post 2 blogs a month" or "post on social media 5 times a week". These kind of actions give you a firm goal and it's one that you can track progress towards; you're more likely to try and meet that goal if you see you're only 1 blog post away!
Use Your Business Plan. Still stuck for ideas? Dig out your business plan. Take the broad ideas and goals from your business plan and develop a list of content marketing activities that help support those business goals. Chances are you already know what you need to do, you just need to go that extra step to say how you're going to do it.
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