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Platinum offers statement on Scalebound: "fans were looking forward to this game as much as we were"
By Sam Prell 2017-01-11T16:03:10.1Z News
Scalebound's cancellation came as a shock to many, a sudden surprise that few saw coming. Mere hours after rumors began circulating, Microsoft confirmed the news, and today, Platinum has offered its own statement. As you can imagine, it's not particularly cheery.
"We're sorry to say that on January 9, 2017, Microsoft Studios announced the cancellation of Scalebound," the studio wrote on its blog. "We are very disappointed things ended up this way, especially since we know many of our fans were looking forward to this game as much as we were."
While the game about a boy and his dragon may be gone, Platinum urged fans to support other company projects like the upcoming Nier: Automata, coming in March. The studio also name-dropped Granblue Fantasy Project Re:Link and Lost Order as games to look forward to, though those are currently slated for Japan only.
Platinum co-founder and Scalebound director Hideki Kamiya also expressed his thanks to fans for their kind thoughts.
I thought I would get lots of savage messages, but in reality I'm getting lots of warm messages. Thank you.(´;_;`)January 11, 2017
"We will keep working hard to meet your expectations," Platinum continued, "and we look forward to your continued support!"
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Review: 'Torn From Home' for Holocaust Memorial Day at the University of Suffolk 25th January
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Rwanda, 1994. Evariste Kanamugire was a child when he came home to be met by a neighbour. 'You must leave now.' All of his family had been massacred. Telling this story on Holocaust Memorial Day, Evariste paused as he struggled to keep his composure. The trauma of his story and his quiet determination to tell it, especially given that he had for a long time been unable even to speak, left the audience silent and struggling to articulate a response.
'Torn From Home' was brilliantly put together by Northgate High School, Ipswich Faith and Community Forum and the University of Suffolk, along with several other groups and individuals. The contribution from Northgate, in particular, was highly commended by Holocaust educator and speaker Mike Levy as 'outstanding.' Their presentation of dance and poetry was compelling and a wonderful coming together of the school's different departments.
Elizabeth Sugarman of the Suffolk Liberal Jewish Community was the first speaker on the programme. Her relatives were Dutch Jews. 70% of the Jewish population in Holland were murdered by the Nazi regime, the single biggest loss in Western Europe. One of Elizabeth's relatives was Nanette Blitz Konig, who was taken to Westerbork with her family, before being sent to Bergen-Belsen. There, she met an old school friend, one Anne Frank. Unlike Anne, Nanette survived and after recovering from typhus travelled to Eindhoven, England and then, finally, to Brazil. She is still alive, and survived by several children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Northgate students next interviewed Frank Bright, whose family moved from Berlin to Prague, hoping it would be safer. But the family were sent to Theresienstadt getto. The people already there, he recalled, were not friendly but jealous of the extra time that new arrivals had spent outside. He would soon feel the same emotion. Frank and his family were transported to Auschwitz. 'We didn't know what Auschwitz meant,' he said.
Alone of his family, Frank survived. 'Being liberated did not mean living happily ever after.' He was 17, on his own, with no education. He compared what schooling he had received before being sent to the ghetto, to child minding – after all, why educate Jewish children?
Frank's response to the promise of 'never again' was stark. It's wishful thinking, he said. Study the subject yourself, he advised, and don't rely on hearsay.
Mike Levy, a Holocaust educator, expanded on the increasing build up to the Holocaust. He described the awful events of Kristallnacht, reminding us that this took place in a country where Jewish people made up only 1% of the population when Hitler came to power.
The audience was shown a Pathe news reel of children arriving on the Kindertransport on 2nd December 1938. Over 200 children arrived on the boat from Hook of Holland to Harwich, and were bussed to Dovercourt, then a Warners holiday camp. Some would have been told that their parents would follow which, of course, they never did. That winter was the coldest of the century and their hot water bottles froze in the unheated chalets. While most of the country and media welcomed the children, some newspapers hoped no more would come to 'steal their jobs.'
Elsewhere in Suffolk, evidence of the Jewish children remains visible: on a farm building at Lodge Farm in Saxtead, for example, shalom – Hebrew for peace – is written in white paint. And fifteen children, he told the Ipswich audience, found homes in the town.
Mike also invited up Ann Chadwick, who was two when 5-year-old Suzie Spitzer arrived from Prague as her new foster sister.
Martin Simmonds of Suffolk Refugee Support, which helps refugees from countries like Eritrea, Sudan and Syria, told us that there are some 68.5 million people displaced globally – more than the UK population. He read out quotes from refugees about how they felt on leaving their countries. No one wanted to leave their homes. It is as if, one person said, part of the soul remains behind.
And so we heard how Evariste, the final speaker, has slowly learned to talk again, is married and has children, and completed his studies to be a social worker. He sleeps now, something he was unable to do for several years. But he has nightmares. And although he has refugee status, he is waiting to officially become a British citizen to feel truly at home.
A shared act of Reflection and Commitment, and an exit to the haunting sound of Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus played by Nick Parry and Nigel Tuffs – and composed by Olivier Messiaen in a Nazi Prisoner of War camp – was a suitably contemplative end to the event.
Review by Libby Ruffle
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Glossary - Growth and Development
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accommodation - the ability of the eye to focus.
adolescence - a period of life in which the biological and psychosocial transition from childhood to adulthood occurs.
adolescent medicine - a subspecialty of pediatric medicine with a focus on providing holistic healthcare to adolescent patients and treating medical problems that are common during adolescence.
aerobic exercise - a type of physical exercise that increases the work of the heart and lungs. Examples are running, jogging, swimming, dancing.
affective disorder (Also known as mood disorder.) - a category of mental health problems that include depressive disorders.
allergy - an acquired, abnormal immune response to a substance that can cause a broad range of inflammatory reactions.
amblyopia - sometimes called "lazy eye," is the reduction or dimming of vision in an eye that appears to be normal. This condition develops when the brain and eye are not working together properly.
amenorrhea - absence or cessation of menstrual periods.
amenorrhea, primary - from the beginning and lifelong; menstruation never begins at puberty.
amenorrhea, secondary - due to some physical cause and usually of later onset; a condition in which menstrual periods which were at one time normal and regular become increasing abnormal and irregular or absent.
anomaly - an alteration in what is normal, such as a birth defect a child is born with.
anorexia nervosa (Also called anorexia.) - an eating disorder characterized by low body weight (less than 85 percent of normal weight for height and age), a distorted body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight.
anovulation - failure of the ovaries to produce or release mature eggs.
areola - dark area of skin that surrounds the nipple of the breast.
assistive devices - technical tools and devices such as alphabet boards, text telephones, or text-to-speech conversion software used to assist people with physical or emotional disorders in performing certain actions, tasks, and activities.
astigmatism - a vision problem that is due to an abnormal curvature of the eye. It can result in blurred images.
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.
audiologist - a healthcare professional trained to identify and measure hearing impairments and related disorders using a variety of tests and procedures.
auditory brainstem response (ABR) test - test used for hearing in infants and young children, or to test for brain functioning in unresponsive patients.
auditory nerve - eighth cranial nerve that connects the inner ear to the brainstem.
autistic disorder (Also called autism.) - a neurological and developmental disorder that usually appears during the first three years of life. A child with autism appears to live in his/her own world, showing little interest in others, and a lack of social awareness. The focus of an autistic child is a consistent routine and includes an interest in repeating odd and peculiar behaviors. Autistic children often have problems in communication, avoid eye contact, and show limited attachment to others.
axilla - armpit.
barium - a liquid used to coat the inside of organs so they will show up on an x-ray.
barium enema - a procedure done to evaluate the large intestine for abnormalities. A fluid called barium that shows up well on x-rays is given into the rectum as an enema. An x-ray of the abdomen shows strictures (narrowed areas), obstructions (blockages), and other problems.
benign - non-cancerous.
binge eating disorder - a disorder that resembles bulimia nervosa and is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating (or bingeing). It differs from bulimia, however, because its sufferers do not purge their bodies of the excess food, via vomiting, laxative abuse, or diuretic abuse.
bingeing - a destructive pattern of excessively overeating.
biopsy - procedure in which tissue samples are removed from the body for microscopic examination to establish a diagnosis.
body mass index (BMI) - a measure to determine the amount of body fat and amount of lean body mass.
bowel - small and large intestine.
bulimia nervosa (Also known as bulimia.) - a disease in which there is uncontrolled episodes of overeating that are usually followed with purging (self-induced vomiting), misuse of laxatives, enemas, medications, fasting, or excessive exercise to decrease weight.
candidiasis - a fungal (yeast) infection, often in the mouth, called thrush, or in the diaper area.
cataract - a change in the structure of the crystalline lens that causes blurred vision.
cervicitis - an inflammation of the cervix by a number of different organisms.
cervix - the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) located between the bladder and the rectum. It forms a canal that opens into the vagina, which leads to the outside of the body.
chlamydial infection - very common sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria-like organism in the urethra and reproductive system.
chronic - a problem that lasts for a long time.
cochlea - snail-shaped structure in the inner ear that contains the organ of hearing.
cochlear implant - medical device that bypasses damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulates auditory nerve to allow some deaf individuals to learn to hear and interpret sounds and speech.
cognitive development - development of the ability to think and reason.
colic - a condition in an otherwise healthy baby that is characterized by excessive crying.
communication disorders - communication disorders are developmental disorders that include expressive language disorder, which focuses on developmental delays and difficulties in the ability to produce speech, and mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, which focuses on developmental delays and difficulties in the ability to understand spoken language and produce speech.
composite resins - white fillings; a composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide) that is used primarily for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
conductive hearing impairment - hearing loss caused by dysfunction of the outer or middle ear.
congenital - present at birth.
conjunctiva - the membrane that lines the exposed eyeball and the inside of the eyelid.
constipation - hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass in a bowel movement, or having fewer than three bowel movements per week.
cornea - the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye.
crown - a "cap" that covers a cracked or broken tooth, unfixed by a filling, to approximate its normal size and shape.
cyst - a closed sac in or under the skin that is filled with fluid or semisolid material. Breast cysts are generally benign.
cytomegalovirus (CMV) - one group of herpes viruses that infect humans and can cause a variety of clinical symptoms including deafness or hearing impairment; infection with the virus may be either before or after birth.
decibel - unit that measures the intensity or loudness of sound.
deciduous teeth - also known as "baby" or primary teeth.
dehydration - when the bloodstream and the cells of the body contain less fluid than normal, often due to vomiting or diarrhea. The body's mineral balance may also be affected.
dental amalgams - also known as silver fillings, dental amalgams are comprised of a mixture of mercury (45 to 50 percent) and an alloy of silver, tin, and copper (50 to 55 percent).
dental fluorosis - a condition that results from drinking overly fluoridated water that often causes the teeth to become discolored and the enamel of the teeth to look spotted, pitted, or stained.
dental implants - small dental appliances that are inserted into the upper and lower jaws to help rebuild a mouth that has few or no restorable teeth.
dental pulp - the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
dental sealant - a thin, plastic film that is painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth - molars and premolars - to prevent tooth decay.
depression - a mood disorder characterized by extreme feelings of sadness, lack of self-worth, and dejection.
diaper rash - an irritation of the skin in the diaper area.
diarrhea - increase in frequency of stools compared to normal, or looser bowel movements than usual. Causes include infections of the digestive system, medicines such as antibiotics, malabsorption, and irritable bowel syndrome.
digestion - how the body breaks down food and uses it for energy, cell repair, and growth. Starts in the mouth, continues in the stomach and small intestine, and is completed in the large intestine. The liver and pancreas add enzymes and juices that aid in this process.
digestive tract - the organs that are involved in digestion; including the mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and large intestine.
disorder of written expression - a difficulty with writing skills such as understanding grammar or punctuation, spelling, paragraph organization, or composing written information.
DMD - Doctor of Dental Medicine.
ducts - narrow tube structures or channels that carry body fluids. In the breast, ducts transport milk from the lobules to the nipple.
dyslexia - a reading disorder characterized by reading ability below the expected level given a child's age, school grade, and intelligence.
dysmenorrhea - pain or discomfort experienced just before or during a menstrual period.
dysmenorrhea, primary - from the beginning and usually lifelong; severe and frequent menstrual cramping caused by uterine contractions.
dysmenorrhea, secondary - due to some physical cause and usually of later onset; painful menstrual periods caused by an another medical condition present in the body (i.e., pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis).
dysthymia (Also known as dysthymic disorder.) - classified as a type of affective disorder (or mood disorder) that often resembles a less severe, yet more chronic form of major (clinical) depression. However, persons with dysthymia may also experience major depressive episodes at times.
eating disorders - abnormal eating behaviors.
encopresis - constipation and intestinal obstruction (blockage) lead to an involuntary leakage of loose stool.
endometriosis - condition in which tissue resembling that of the endometrium grows outside the uterus, on or near the ovaries or fallopian tubes, or in other areas of the pelvic cavity.
endometrium - mucous membrane lining of the inner surface of the uterus that grows during each menstrual cycle and is shed in menstrual blood.
enema - a liquid placed into the rectum to either clear stool out of the large intestine, or to examine the large intestine with an x-ray (barium enema).
enuresis - loss of urine, especially at night in bed.
eruption - when a tooth emerges from the gums.
estrogen - a group of hormones secreted by the ovaries which affect many aspects of the female body, including a woman's menstrual cycle and normal sexual and reproductive development.
eustachian tube - a canal that links the middle ear with the throat area. The eustachian tube helps to keep the pressure between the outer ear and the middle ear the same. Having the same pressure allows for the proper transfer of sound waves. The eustachian tube is lined with mucous, just like the inside of the nose and throat.
extraction - removing of a tooth from the oral cavity.
fat necrosis - a benign breast condition in which painless, round, firm lumps caused by damaged and disintegrating fatty tissues form in the breast tissue, often in response to a bruise or blow to the breast.
fiber - fiber is an ingredient in edible plants that aids in digestion. Fiber helps keep the stool soft, and keeps it traveling easily through the intestine. Fiber is found in vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains.
fibroadenoma - a solid, smooth, benign lump that is commonly found in women in their late teens and early twenties.
fibrocystic breast disease (Also called fibroid breasts or generalized breast lumpiness.) - noncancerous irregularities and lumpiness in the breast tissue.
fluoride - a mineral that can be found in water and toothpaste that can help prevent tooth decay.
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain that stimulates the growth and maturation of eggs in females and sperm in males, and sex hormone production in both males and females.
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - movement of food, fluids, and digestive juices from the stomach back up into the esophagus; causes irritation of the esophagus with acid, resulting in discomfort. GERD occurs when the muscle between the stomach and the esophagus, known as the lower esophageal sphincter, opens when it should stay closed, or is weak.
gastrointestinal - relating to the digestive tract.
genitals - external sex organs.
genital herpes - a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus.
genital warts - a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
glaucoma - increased intraocular pressure that can result in optic nerve damage and loss of sight.
halitosis - an oral health condition characterized by consistently odorous breath.
hearing - series of events in which sound waves in the air are converted to electrical signals and are then sent as nerve impulses to the brain where they are interpreted.
hearing aid - electronic device that brings amplified sound to the ear.
hearing disorder - disruption in the normal hearing process; sound waves are not converted to electrical signals and nerve impulses are not transmitted to the brain to be interpreted.
herpes virus - a virus which can affect the skin and central nervous system.
Hirschsprung's disease - Caused by malformation of a baby's large intestine during pregnancy. Some of the nerve cells that are normally present are missing, causing problems moving stool through the intestine. This can cause obstruction (blockage) of the intestine.
human papillomaviruses (HPVs) - a group of viruses that can cause warts. Some HPVs are sexually transmitted and cause wart-like growths on the genitals. HPV is associated with some types of cancer.
hyperopia - farsightedness.
immunizations (vaccines) - a set of shots given to children at different ages to help keep them from getting dangerous childhood diseases.
inflammatory bowel disease - a disease that results in inflammation of the bowel and may cause bloody diarrhea.
inner ear - part of the ear that contains both the organ of hearing (cochlea) and the organ of balance (labyrinth).
intussusception - a disorder in which the intestine folds into itself in a telescope fashion, causing obstruction (blockage).
iris - the colored part of the eye. The iris is partly responsible for regulating the amount of light permitted to enter the eye.
jaundice - a yellow color of the skin and eyes that is caused by too much bilirubin in the bloodstream due to liver problems.
kyphosis - a disorder of the spine in which the spine shows evidence of a forward curvature of the backbone in the upper back area, giving a person a "humpback" appearance.
labyrinth - organ of balance located in the inner ear. The labyrinth consists of three semicircular canals and the vestibule.
language - system for communicating ideas and feelings using sounds, gestures, signs, or marks.
language disorders - problems with verbal communication and the ability to use or understand the symbol system for interpersonal communication.
large intestine - also known as the colon. The last section of the digestive tract, from the cecum to the rectum. Absorbs water from digested food and processes it into stool.
larynx (also called the voice box) - a cylindrical grouping of cartilage, muscles, and soft tissue which contains the vocal cords. The vocal cords are the upper opening into the windpipe (trachea), the passageway to the lungs.
learning disorder - learning disorders are characterized by difficulties in an academic area (either reading, mathematics, or written expression) such that the child's ability to achieve in the specific academic area is below what is expected for the child's age, schooling, and level of intelligence.
lens (also called crystalline lens) - the transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina.
lobe - a roundish projection of any structure. In the breast, lobes of the mammary glands radiate from the central area to the nipple area like wheel spokes.
lobule - a subdivision of a lobe in the breast.
lymph nodes - small bean-shaped structures that help to filter excess fluid, bacteria, and by-products of infections. Most lymph nodes are clustered in specific areas of the body, such as the mouth, neck, lower arm, armpit, and groin.
lymphatic system - tissues and organs, including bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes, that produce, store, and carry white blood cells to fight infection and disease.
malocclusion - an orthodontic or orthognathic problem that means "bad bite," including crowded, missing, or crooked teeth, extra teeth, or a misaligned jaw.
major depression (Also known as clinical depression or unipolar depression.) - classified as a type of affective disorder (or mood disorder) that goes beyond the day's ordinary ups and downs, and has become a serious medical condition and important health concern in this country.
mammogram - a low-dose x-ray of the breast.
mastoid - back portion of the temporal bone behind the ear.
meconium - a sticky, greenish-black substance that forms in the intestines during fetal development and is the first bowel movement of a newborn.
menarche - a young woman's first menstrual period.
meningitis - inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that envelop the brain and the spinal cord; may cause hearing loss or deafness.
menses - menstrual flow.
menstruation - a cyclical process of the endometrium shedding its lining, along with discharge from the cervix and vagina, from the vaginal opening. This process results from the mature egg cell (ovum) not being fertilized by a sperm cell as it travels from one of the ovaries down a fallopian tube to the uterus, in the process called ovulation.
middle ear - part of the ear that includes the eardrum and three tiny bones of the middle ear, ending at the round window that leads to the inner ear.
mood disorder (Also known as affective disorder.) - a category of mental health problems which includes depressive disorders.
Moro reflex - Involuntary movement of arms and legs that occurs when a newborn is startled by a loud sound or movement.
myopia - nearsightedness.
nocturnal emissions (Also called wet dreams.) - unintentional release of semen while sleeping.
noise-induced hearing loss - hearing loss that is caused either by a one-time or repeated exposure to very loud sound or sounds at various loudness levels over an extended period of time.
non-refractive error - a problem with the eye that results in a decrease in vision. These problems cannot be corrected with eyeglasses alone.
obesity - a generalized accumulation of body fat.
object permanence - an ability to know that something still exists even though it cannot be seen.
ophthalmoscopy - examination of the internal structure of the eye.
oral and maxillofacial surgeon - an orthopedic facial surgeon who is responsible for treating a wide variety of dental problems, including the removal of impacted teeth (orthognathic surgery) and reconstructive facial surgery.
oropharynx - the part of the throat at the back of the mouth.
orthodontics - the dental specialty that focuses on the development, prevention, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite, and jaws.
orthodontist - a dentist who evaluates the position and alignment of your child's teeth and coordinates a treatment plan with the surgeon and other specialists.
otitis externa - inflammation of the outer part of the ear extending to the auditory canal.
otitis media - inflammation of the middle ear caused by infection.
otoacoustic emissions - low-intensity sounds produced by the inner ear that can be quickly measured with a sensitive microphone placed in the ear canal.
otolaryngologist - a physician who specializes in diseases of the ears, nose, throat, and head and neck.
otologist - a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear.
outer ear - external portion of the ear, consisting of the pinna, or auricle, and the ear canal.
ovaries - the two female reproductive organs located in the pelvis.
overweight - increased body size with increased lean body mass and without excess accumulation of body fat.
ovulation - release of a mature egg from an ovary.
ovum - a mature egg cell released during ovulation from an ovary.
Pap test (Also called Pap smear.) - Test that involves microscopic examination of cells collected from the cervix, used to detect changes that may be cancer or may lead to cancer, and to show noncancerous conditions, such as infection or inflammation.
papilla - any type of nipple shaped object, such as the nipple of the breast.
pediatric dentist - a dentist who specializes in the oral healthcare of children, from infancy through the teenage years.
pelvic examination - an internal examination of the uterus, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and rectum.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - inflammation of the pelvic organs caused by a type of bacteria.
periodontal diseases (Also called gum diseases.) - serious bacterial infections that destroy the gums and the surrounding tissues of the mouth.
periodontist - a specialist in the field of dentistry responsible for the care and prevention of gum-related diseases, guided bone regeneration, and dental implants.
plaque - a thin, sticky film of bacteria.
polyp - a growth that projects from the lining of mucous membrane, such as the intestine.
porcelain veneers - a ceramic material is bonded to the front of teeth to change the tooth's color, size, and/or shape.
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - a group of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience during their menstrual cycle. Although the symptoms usually cease with onset of the menstrual period, in some women, symptoms may last through and after their menstrual periods.
presbyopia - a form of farsightedness in which it is difficult to focus on close objects or to read and occurs as a child ages.
progesterone - female hormone.
prosthodontist - a dental specialist who has undergone additional training and certification in the restoration and replacement of broken teeth with crowns, bridges, or removable prosthetics (dentures).
puberty - a sequence of events by which a child becomes a young adult; characterized by secretions of hormones, development of secondary sexual characteristics, reproductive functions, and growth spurts.
pupil - the opening in the middle of the iris through which light passes to the back of the eye.
pupillary response - the constriction or dilation of the pupil as stimulated by light.
purging - persons with bulimia nervosa engage in a destructive pattern of ridding their bodies of the excess calories (to control their weight) by vomiting, abusing laxatives or diuretics, taking enemas, and/or exercising obsessively - a process called purging.
reading disorder - a learning disorder characterized by reading abilities below the expected level for her/his age, school grade, and intelligence.
rectum - the lower end of the large intestine.
reflex - an unintentional movement or action.
reflux - digestive juices, food, and liquids moving backward from the stomach into the esophagus, and possibly into the mouth.
refractive error - abnormal shape of the cornea that results in decreased vision. This type of problem can usually be corrected with glasses or contacts.
retina - the light-sensitive nerve layer that lines the back of the eye. The retina senses light and creates impulses that are sent through the optic nerve to the brain.
Reye syndrome - A specific disease process that can affect the liver, brain, pancreas, kidney, heart and muscle. It usually occurs in children under 18 years of age. It typically starts with a red rash, vomiting, and confusion that follows a viral infection. This can lead into seizures, coma, and breathing problems. The cause of Reye syndrome is not known although a variety of factors are thought to be involved, such as genetics or the use of aspirin during a viral illness.
rooting - when a newborn turns his/her head toward touch near the mouth.
rotavirus - a virus that causes diarrhea. It is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in the United States, especially in children under 2 years old.
rubella - a contagious viral disease that can be harmful to an unborn baby.
sclerosing adenosis - a benign breast condition that involves excessive growth of tissues in the breast's lobules, often resulting in breast pain.
scoliosis - a disorder of the spine in which the spine shows evidence of a lateral, or sideways, curvature, and a rotation of the backbones. This can give the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.
seizures - uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that can lead to abnormal muscle movements, changes in behavior, or loss of consciousness.
sensorineural hearing loss - hearing loss caused by damage to the sensory cells and/or nerve fibers of the inner ear.
sexually transmitted disease (STD) - infection spread through sexual intercourse and other intimate sexual contact.
sign language - language of hand shapes, facial expressions, and movements used as a form of communication.
sound vocalization - ability to produce voice.
speech - making definite vocal sounds that form words to express thoughts and ideas.
speech disorder - defect or abnormality that prevents an individual from communicating by means of spoken words.
speech-language pathologist - health professional trained to evaluate and treat people who have voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorders, including hearing impairment, that affect their ability to communicate.
stool - waste products that remain after food is digested, including fiber, bacteria, mucus, undigested foods, and cells from the inside of the intestine. Stool is passed through the rectum as a bowel movement.
strabismus - a condition in which the eyes are crossed.
stuttering - frequent repetition of words or parts of words that disrupts the smooth flow of speech.
sudden deafness - loss of hearing that occurs quickly from causes such as explosion, a viral infection, or the use of some drugs.
syphilis - a disease, usually transmitted by sexual contact, whose initial symptom is a painless open sore that usually appears on the penis or around or in the vagina. If untreated, syphilis may go on to more advanced stages, including a transient rash and, eventually, serious involvement of the heart and central nervous system.
temporomandibular joints (TMJ) - the two complex joints that connect the jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone).
toxoplasmosis - an infectious disease caused by a parasite that can be harmful to an unborn baby.
trichomoniasis - very common type of vaginitis caused by a single-celled organism usually transmitted during sexual contact.
urethra - narrow channel through which urine passes from the bladder out of the body.
urethritis - infection limited to the urethra.
uterus (Also called the womb.) - a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a female's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum.
vagina (Also called the birth canal.) - the passageway through which fluid passes out of the body during menstrual periods. The vagina connects the cervix (the opening of the womb, or uterus) and the vulva (the external genitalia).
vaginitis - inflammation, redness, or swelling of the vaginal tissues; usually resulting from a bacterial infection.
vaginitis, bacterial - very common vaginal infection characterized by symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge or itching, burning, or redness in the genital area.
vaginitis, noninfectious - a type of vaginitis that usually refers to vaginal irritation without an infection being present. Most often, the infection is caused by an allergic reaction to, or irritation from, vaginal sprays, douches, or spermicidal products. It may also be caused by sensitivity to perfumed soaps, detergents, or fabric softeners.
vaginitis, viral - very common vaginal infection, often sexually transmitted, that is caused by one of many different types of viruses (i.e., herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus).
visual acuity - the space visible to an eye in a given position of gaze.
vomiting - the release of stomach contents through the mouth; also known as throwing-up.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Critics have called it the train to nowhere and a $98 billion boondoggle. As concerns mount over the practicality and affordability of California's plan to build a high-speed rail system, even many former supporters are beginning to sound skeptical.
Not so Gov. Jerry Brown. He has emerged as the most vocal cheerleader of a project that is as risky as it is ambitious.
Building a first-in-the-nation project would provide a lasting legacy for the 73-year-old Democratic governor as he moves into the twilight of a long political career. His father is revered for promoting the construction of California's comprehensive water system and expanding the state's higher education system into a national model.
The stakes are high for Brown as he champions a massive public works project that other governors, notably in Florida and Ohio, have shunned. Many critics, even some fellow Democrats, worry that the rail line will never be self-sustainable and that the financially struggling state will be saddled with huge operational costs.
Yet Brown has expressed little patience for those whose ambitions for the nation's most populous state are lower than his own, dismissing them as "declinists." He said a state with a population of nearly 38 million — projected to be 49.2 million by 2030, three years before the first phase of the rail line would be finished — already is stifled by traffic gridlock and air pollution.
California, Brown says, can't afford to miss the chance to invest in high-speed rail, which he promotes as a clean-energy alternative for travel.
"Spain can build it. China can build it. France can build it. Germany can build it. England can build it. Japan can build it. But oh, we can't build it," Brown said, mocking critics in a speech a week ago to the California Democratic Party convention. "No, we can build more airport runways, more freeways over the next 50 years. That's twice as expensive. So I'm not saying it's cheap; I'm just saying it's cheaper than the alternative, and it's a hell of a lot better."
Brown was addressing the convention in San Diego, one of the major California cities left off the first phase of the high-speed rail line, which has led to local criticism. Sacramento, the state capital, also is left out.
Despite the cost and imperfections of the current plan, Brown has support from President Barack Obama's administration, which included $35 billion for passenger rail over the next five years in its latest budget proposal. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood visited California earlier this month to reaffirm the president's support.
LaHood called it "good for the economy and the nation."
The administration has promised $3.5 billion to California on the conditions that work begins this year and that the first section of track will go in the Central Valley, more sparsely populated than the state's coastal regions.
California voters approved $9 billion in bonds to be used as seed money for high-speed rail in 2008. The network would link the San Francisco Bay area to Los Angeles and Orange County via the Central Valley, and would be completed by 2020 at a cost of $45 million.
The ballot measure said trains would run at speeds of up to 220 mph in an 800-mile network connecting all the major population centers. Travel time between San Francisco and Los Angeles: 2 hours and 40 minutes.
The plan has changed dramatically since voters approved it.
In a draft business plan last fall, the California High-Speed Rail Authority said the projected cost had jumped to between $98 billion and $117 billion, while the completion date for the entire first section was pushed back 13 years.
A subsequent report by the nonpartisan state auditor's office said there were no commitments in place to fund the project beyond the $9 billion authorized by voters and the $3.5 billion in federal money.
The auditor's report called the program's financial situation "increasingly risky." The rail line's supporters, including unions advocating for construction jobs, say private operators could run the system without more taxpayer money.
The auditor estimated operating costs from 2025 to 2060 could be nearly $97 billion, and said the plan doesn't include "any alternatives" if it fails to generate significant profits beginning in its first operational year.
Questions also have been raised about the engineering, ridership projections and estimated fares that rail officials say would make the train competitive with airfare.
The concerns have caused some previous supporters to waver.
"I don't want the state of California chasing $3.5 billion in federal funds at a cost of $98.5 billion. That's not my idea of a bargain," said state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, a one-time supporter. "If future funding is uncertain, then whatever we're going to build and pay for today has to have real value in and of itself."
He calls himself a "supporter of high-speed rail done right," but said he'd yet to see such a project.
Simitian questions whether the initial phase, a 130-mile section of track linking Fresno to Bakersfield, would have any value if the rest of the line is never built.
Under the current plan, that track would be electrified to allow for higher speed travel, but it would not directly connect to other rapid rail lines.
Some of the questions are likely to be addressed in a new version of the rail authority's business plan.
Since the previous one was released, Brown has transformed the authority's board of directors and ordered it to devise a workable plan that is politically defensible. He has said he expects the plan eventually submitted to the state Legislature to carry a price tag well below $100 billion.
Lawmakers must approve selling the voter-approved bonds sometime this year.
The person charged with implementing Brown's mandate is Dan Richard, a Brown appointee who took over as chairman of the rail board.
Years of engineering, environmental review and financial studies already have been completed and were subjected to public hearings, but the authority has just a few months to revise the plan to make it more palatable to lawmakers. Richard said he takes the concerns raised by the state auditor and others seriously.
"I guess at this point, I have a one-line response: Change is coming to high-speed rail," he said.
An updated final plan was due to the Legislature by Jan. 1, but that deadline has been pushed back several times. It is not expected before the end of March.
Among the changes being considered are accelerating the 30-year construction timeline to reduce inflation costs, using more existing regular rail tracks in the Central Valley and other areas and re-routing part of the Central Valley line closer to existing freight and passenger rail lines. That could reduce rights of way costs.
The rail authority also is considering spending about $1 billion to upgrade existing rail networks and electrify tracks at each end of the system, which would allow faster trains and could help garner political support. This approach has the backing of some local officials who are concerned about the expense and land needed to build separate dedicated lines, but using existing rail lines runs the risk of taking the "high-speed" out of high-speed rail.
That underscores the stakes for Brown. He says California should be a pioneer in building a system he believes is necessary for the future, but the cost and construction hurdles are so high they could imperil the project's long-term viability.
Critics already are trying to starve the project of public financing.
Republicans in Congress have introduced legislation that would prohibit any additional federal transportation money for high-speed rail. In the state Legislature, several GOP lawmakers have introduced bills to halt its funding.
Last month, Republican state Sen. Doug LaMalfa and former Republican congressman George Radanovich submitted language for a statewide ballot initiative tentatively titled "Stop the $100 Billion Bullet Train to Nowhere Act."
A recent poll found that California voters would not support the project if they were asked to vote again.
Despite the criticism, Brown is having no second thoughts, said his spokesman, Gil Duran.
"There was always an understanding that this draft plan would be reviewed and critiqued, and nobody will be able to say that there was not a thorough critique of the plan," Duran said. "Nothing of this magnitude and importance gets built without overcoming some sharp criticism and tough obstacles."


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I enjoy this one called: Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking – Isochronic Tones (Electronic) … I seem to enjoy it. Any harm in just listening to this one every day for 30 minutes as a routine daily thing, just like brushing your teeth and making your bed. I would just use it at times when I'm working at my desk, maybe even reading the online news etc…Thoughts?
, that is, the average of the two frequencies. It can be noted that every second burst in the modulation pattern is inverted. Each peak is replaced by a trough and vice versa. However, because the human ear is not sensitive to the phase of a sound, only its amplitude or intensity, only the magnitude of the envelope is heard. Therefore, subjectively, the frequency of the envelope seems to have twice the frequency of the modulating cosine, which means the audible beat frequency is:[5]
But we don't need any studies to tell us that different people can listen to different kinds of music and be affected. A lot of people who work out have a workout playlist on their iPod that keeps them energized. Some people listen to certain music to help them fall asleep. The Muzak company has built an industry on relaxing music that will keep people in the mood to shop. Music does affect our mood, and so we already have every reason to expect binaural beat recordings to produce the same effect. Different people may find certain binaural beats to be relaxing or energizing. But, we've never found any reliable indication that a binaural beat's connection to our brain is any deeper or more meaningful than any other music track. We do know for a reasonable certainty that specific claims made by most sellers of binaural beats are not credible, and that there is no reason to think that the effect they're claimed to produce will work for you.
way of describing it—at both theta brainwave frequencies. And then there are also 40-Hz gamma frequencies, the frequency that came through a lot when the Dalai Lama sent some Buddhist monks to have their brain waves studied as they were meditating and doing loving-kindness practices. Gamma is associated both with heightened awareness and also with loving-kindness practices, metta practices.
You listen to binaural beats using headphones. In each ear, you receive sound at a slightly different frequency (often accompanied by some relaxing background sounds). If your left ear receives a 300-hertz tone and your right ear receives a 280-hertz tone, your brain will process and absorb a 10-hertz tone. That's a very low-frequency soundwave—one you can't actually hear. But you don't need to hear the sound for your brain to be affected by it.
Joseph Kao, creator of Profound Releasing, Profound Renewal, and Sound Asleep, is a hypnotherapist and a solution-focused therapist with a private practice in Cambridge, UK. Joe was the co-developer of an acclaimed course on conversational hypnosis, and he regularly teaches hypnotherapy and psychotherapy to other therapists. He has also been the head scriptwriter for over 800 professional hypnotherapy recordings. Joe was drawn to the world of philosophy, meditation, and brainwave entrainment technology from an early age, and he's had a daily meditation practice since 1998.
Many studies on mindfulness meditation, assessed in a review by Cahn and Polich in 2006, have linked lower frequency alpha waves, as well as theta waves, to meditation.[4] Much older studies report more specific findings, such as decreased alpha blocking and increased frontal lobe specific theta activity.[5] Alpha blocking is a phenomenon where the active brain, normally presenting beta wave activity, cannot as easily switch to alpha wave activity often involved in memory recall. These findings would suggest that in a meditative state a person is more relaxed but maintains a sharp awareness. Two large, recent comprehensive review works, however, point to poor control and statistical analyses in these early studies and comment that it can only be said with confidence that increased alpha and theta wave activity exists.[4][6]
The activity of neurons generate electric currents; and the synchronous action of neural ensembles in the cerebral cortex, comprising large numbers of neurons, produce macroscopic oscillations. These phenomena can be monitored and graphically documented by an electroencephalogram (EEG). The electroencephalographic representations of those oscillations are typically denoted by the term 'brainwaves' in common parlance.[4][5]
Hey, even before we spoke about creating Journey, I was thinking about how people across the world do their spiritual practices and the commonalities between them all. I was thinking, there is the path of stillness—which links right back to what we were talking about getting to a state of deep, profound relaxation and bringing clarity into stillness. Then there's the path of rhythm, of rocking, of dancing. But there's always a rhythm to it—even in the movements of Tai Chi, there's a smoothness, a smooth rhythm. What it never is, is arrhythmic—those are the movements of a more anxious, frightened animal kind of thing.
The binaural beats sleep package is a pack of four binaural beats audio sessions. It's produced by the Unexplainable store, a popular binaural beats online store. They've been in business since 2007, selling a vast range of binaural beats for sleep relaxation and meditation. They have some real gems if you can look past the excessive new age marketing.
I tried other companies the last few years or so….among the likes that mainly used binaural audio and the deepest I was really ever to achieve was alpha state….maybe theta once or twice over the last few years. It takes incredible dedication and practice to achieve the deep, renewing states of meditation that are most sought after…..I listened to the theta meditation mp3 last night and within what seemed like a few minutes my mind was flooded with imagery…memories long gone…my body was sleeping, heavy as lead, but my mind was crystal clear, aware of my surroundings. I could barely even open my eyes!
3. Alpha State: (9 — 13Hz) Brain waves start to slow down out of thinking mind. We feel more calm, peaceful and grounded. We often find ourselves in an "alpha state" after a yoga class, a walk in the woods, a pleasurable sexual encounter or during any activity that helps relax the body and mind. We are lucid, reflective, have a slightly diffused awareness. The hemispheres of the brain are more balanced (neural integration).
Binaural beats between 1 and 30 Hz are alleged to create the same brainwave pattern that one would experience during meditation. When you listen to a sound with a certain frequency, your brain waves will synchronize with that frequency. The theory is that binaural beats can help create the frequency needed for your brain to create the same waves commonly experienced during a meditation practice. The use of binaural beats in this way is sometimes called brainwave entrainment technology.
There are differences between high (over 18 hertz), mid (15 to 18 hertz), and low range beta states (12 to 15 hertz). Low beta states are more relaxed while still being focused, making this a good range for many daily work related tasks like balancing a checkbook, making a shopping list, or driving to a new place. However, people with attention deficit disorder lack the mental focus for doing these types of activities, and studies have found people with ADD are often low in this range of beta brainwaves.
If you are reading this, it is likely that your Beta brainwaves are dominating your mind. Beta brainwaves are present when your attention is focused on a problem, whether that is working something complex out in your head, Focusing on a video game or having a conversation with another person. Beta waves are also experienced during anxiety, stress and excitement.2
Rather than discontinuing my meditation practice altogether, I instead began researching methods of increasing the effectiveness of meditative practice. This seemed an inevitable decision for me in light of the undeniable improvements I had witnessed in response to previous experience with meditation. This resulted in my eventual re-discovery of brainwave meditation programs brainwave synchronization. I had used a few different such products previously, but none that seemed effectively designed to meet my specific needs. After deciding to try a particular brainwave meditation program, I found it to greatly assist me in producing all of the previously experienced benefits of meditation, but in a shorter period of time and in a much more focused manner.
The phenomena of brainwave entrainment was first described in the scientific literature in 1973 by Gerald Oster in results published in an article in Scientific American entitled, "Auditory Beats in the Brain". He showed that a specific brainwave could be induced when a person heard two separate, but closely related, sound frequencies, one in each ear. He discovered that when the frequencies heard by each ear differed by about 10 hertz, the brainwave pattern of the person hearing the sound would synchronize to the difference between the two frequencies. For example, if the person heard a 410 hertz sound in one ear and a 400 hertz sound in the other ear, their brainwaves would stabilize at the difference between the two, or 10 hertz. This technique is called binaural beats, and it is a fundamental principle of brainwave entrainment methods.
The main point is, you can be asleep while listening to any of them, but you won't be awake to feel anything. If you fall asleep while a beta binaural beat is playing, you may start to get anxious and start sleeping restlessly, you may even have a bad dream. This is because too much use of the higher beta range is associated with anxiety and stress, it's the "fight or flight" response you will experience.
Theta waves have another interesting characteristic. The Earth has a measurable resonance of 7.83 hertz known as the Schumann resonance. Because the Schumann resonance is a constant background frequency surrounding all life, it may play a special role in biological activity. The Schumann resonance frequency falls within the range of theta brainwaves and may have something to do with why these brainwave frequencies are so powerful.
A study by Tina Huang, PhD, and Christine Charyton, published in the September 2008 issue of the journal, Alternative Therapies examined the results of twenty previous studies measuring the effectiveness of brainwave entrainment for improvements in cognitive dysfunction and deficits, stress reduction, pain management, migraine and headache control, pre-menstrual syndrome, and behavioral difficulties, and all showed significant improvement in symptoms using entrainment techniques.
When signals of two different frequencies are presented, one to each ear, the brain detects phase differences between these signals. "Under natural circumstances a detected phase difference would provide directional information. The brain processes this anomalous information differently when these phase differences are heard with stereo headphones or speakers. A perceptual integration of the two signals takes place, producing the sensation of a third "beat" frequency. The difference between the signals waxes and wanes as the two different input frequencies mesh in and out of phase. As a result of these constantly increasing and decreasing differences, an amplitude-modulated standing wave -the binaural beat- is heard. The binaural beat is perceived as a fluctuating rhythm at the frequency of the difference between the two auditory inputs. Evidence suggests that the binaural beats are generated in the brainstem's superior olivary nucleus, the first site of contra-lateral integration in the auditory system (Oster, 1973). Studies also suggest that the frequency-following response originates from the inferior colliculus (Smith, Marsh, & Brown, 1975)" (Owens & Atwater, 1995). This activity is conducted to the cortex where it can be recorded by scalp electrodes.
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Your brain cells reset their sodium & potassium ratios when the brain is in Theta state. The sodium & potassium levels are involved in osmosis which is the chemical process that transports chemicals into and out of your brain cells. After an extended period in the Beta state the ratio between potassium and sodium is out of balance. This the main cause of what is known as "mental fatigue". A brief period in Theta (about 5 - 15min) can restore the ratio to normal resulting in mental refreshment.
"When these people talk of religious experience, they are talking of a meditative experience," said John Haught, a professor of theology at Georgetown University. "But religion is more than that. It involves commitments and suffering and struggle  it's not all meditative bliss. It also involves moments when you feel abandoned by God." "Religion is visiting widows and orphans," he said. "It is symbolism and myth and story and much richer things. They have isolated one small aspect of religious experience and they are identifying that with the whole of religion."
"A quite different phenomenon results when stereophonic earphones are used and the signals are applied separately to each ear. Under the right circumstances beats can be perceived, but they are of an entirely different character. They are called binaural beats. . . . Binaural beats require the combined action of both ears. They exist as a consequence of the interaction of perceptions within the brain."
Brainwaves are the collective electrical signal of millions of neurons working together in a living brain, producing our sense of alertness – or lack thereof - and producing our experience of reality. As brainwaves change, so does our perception of the world and our inner perception of ourselves. By learning to control our brainwaves, we can achieve specific, desirable mental states, such as feeling more relaxed, less anxious, more creative, more focused, or sleepier.
Using a unique approach that combines the best methods from many different fields, the Neuro-Programmer 2 is an effort-free software application with unlimited potential and broad capabilities. Although it is incredibly simple to use, it remains the most effective self-help tool on the market today. Using NP2 is the single best way to achieve rapid and long lasting personal change.
But the question is: Does it have a special effect on the brain? A lot of people think so. The basic claim being made for binaural beats is "resonant entrainment". Entrainment, in physics, is when two systems which oscillate at different frequencies independently are brought together, they synchronize with one another, at whatever the combined system's resonant frequency is. Examples of entrainment occur in animals in nature; for example the chirping of crickets or the croaking of frogs. Synchronization of menstrual cycles in women is another example. Even people coming together and dancing with one another is a type of entrainment. The basic claim for binaural beats is that the perceived low-frequency beat will entrain your brain wave pattern, thus forcing your brain into some desired state.


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David Stern Blocking Chris Paul Trade Is the Lowest Point in Stern's Tenure
Chris Roling@@Chris_RolingTwitter LogoFeatured ColumnistDecember 10, 2011
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On December 8th, 2011, the NBA hit rock bottom.
Commissioner David Stern blocked a three-team trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. Stern released an official statement on the decision:
Since the NBA purchased the New Orleans Hornets, final responsibility for significant management decisions lies with the Commissioner's Office in consultation with team chairman Jac Sperling. All decisions are made on the basis of what is in the best interests of the Hornets.
In the case of the trade proposal that was made to the Hornets for Chris Paul, we decided, free from the influence of other NBA owners, that the team was better served with Chris in a Hornets uniform than by the outcome of the terms of that trade.
The fact that a commissioner can step in and nix a trade is alarming. Stern should have held his ground when confronted with various owners claiming the trade was unfair. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban summed up the collective frustration of NBA owners nicely:
We just had a lockout, and one of the goals of the lockout was to say that small-market teams now have a chance to keep their players, and the rules were designed to give them that opportunity.
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The fear of smaller market teams not being able to keep players is irrational. Small-market teams will keep players if they build around them correctly. LeBron James wouldn't have left Cleveland if management had surrounded him with talent. It's the same reason Paul wants out. Dwight Howard wants out if Orlando management can't build around him properly.
It's hard to fault players for horrendous management. The disparity between small- and large-market teams is simply management.
Paul didn't want to go to L.A. for the market, he wanted to go there to be a Laker. Benefits there include being part of a historic franchise, following in the footsteps of the legends who have played there, seeing Jack Nicholson and various celebrities on the sidelines, and having a passionate fan base.
It's the same reason Carmelo Anthony wanted to be a Knick and play in New York. It's the same reason Kevin Garnett wanted to play in Boston for the Celtics.
Clearly the owners who fear this "big-market advantage" need a history lesson.
Look at the trade itself. By all measures, it was a very fair offer. New Orleans was going to receive an emerging star in Luis Scola, a great scoring guard in Kevin Martin, a veteran forward who can play multiple positions in Lamar Odom, a score-first upcoming point guard in Goran Dragic and a 2012 first-round pick.
Not bad for a team that would get nothing in return when Chris Paul left via free agency. Losing a franchise player is tough, but rebuilding through a great trade is something the Hornets have now been robbed of thanks to David Stern.
To make matters worse for Stern, the trade wasn't that good for the Lakers. Sure, they would get a once-in-a-generation player in Paul. However, they would also lose the second-best center in the league by shipping Pau Gasol to Houston.
More pressure than ever would be placed on Andrew Bynum, who was last seen throwing a cheap shot and walking off the court half-naked. The departure of Odom would kill the incredible depth of the team.
That's not to mention injuries: Paul is on an iffy knee, and Kobe Bryant is on old knees. It's hard to say how Bryant and Paul would have played together.
David Stern didn't do what was best for the league, or the Hornets. The Lakers now have to deal with an emotional Gasol and Odom. Houston has to attempt to make Martin and Scola happy again.
Heck, Stern just hurt the Celtics. Rajon Rondo can't be too happy his general manager tried to ship him off in exchange for Chris Paul.
But most of all, Stern screwed the Hornets. The Hornets—the team he is supposedly attempting to help—is now in professional basketball purgatory. It is near-impossible for the team to move Paul through trade now. Paul will leave in seven months, and the Hornets will have nothing to show for it.
Also take into account how this impacts the Dwight Howard saga. If he truly wants to be traded to the New Jersey Nets, doesn't Stern have to step in and block that trade as well?
Stern has done some amazing things during his time as commissioner. Since taking over, 28 new arenas have been built, seven new teams have been created, the NBA Dress Code changed the league forever and, most importantly, Stern has guided the league through four lockouts.
It hasn't been a flawless run for Stern either. There was the alleged fixing of the 1985 draft. There was the controversial relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics. Most notably, there was referee Tim Donaghy. Donaghy admitted to betting on games he officiated, and even made calls to affect the point spreads.
But the blocking of the Chris Paul trade is worse than all of that. Stern has lost control of his own league. He has set a dangerous precedent for trades. He doesn't have the same respect from owners around the league like he used to. His influence is fading, and this seems to be a desperate attempt to hold on to any remaining power he has.
It has to end. The 27 years of ups and downs with Stern is enough. This is the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back."
One thing's for sure: This has been, and will be, the craziest month in NBA history. But this event, this day, is the one that will be remembered the most.


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for the most part you are in this for the benjamins while we are in it for our communities.
to stay competitive you can't tailor things down to meet absolutely everyone's needs.
you are responsible to your board members who are mostly concerned with #1.
given all of that (and i'm more "appreciative" than some) i still demand an explanation for the abominable customer service, foggy service contracts, condescending sales reps, tech support folks who treat libraries like guinea pigs for a new bug-tracking system, or ridiculous charges for "packages" (mpow has the economist from 8 different sources – it's a great mag, but, srsly?).
consider this your notice, this will not last much longer. librarians are learning. learning that we can do a lot on our own. learning that it's worth finding partners how really listen to us. learning that it's okay to name names and call people out for their craptastic behaviour.
OH! and these librarians? they are moving into upper management (aka: where the buck stops).
so it's your call really, continue to treat us poorly and then face the inevitable smackdown when i'm running the library. or up your game now, and become a true partner.
Right on. I just spent too much of my last two weeks hammering on a vendor for poor performance, being told repeatedly that the problem is, at its essence, that they have too many customers. Have long advocated that librarians grow some courage and bark at vendors who offer poor products. Alas, the sheeplike behaviour one sees at ALA and similar trade shows doesn't seem near its end.
I happen to have one of those upper mgt jobs at the moment, and it has not suddenly turned me into an easy mark for a sales pitch. Watching all of the bandwagoning going on with Summon and Primo, however, makes me think there are still a lot of softies making the decisions.


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Q: Sum values on groupby on a condition I'm working on a dataset from some old kagle competicion,
I want to make some aggregations from one of the tables:
To know on which days the disscount  is bigger, my expected output is like this:

For that I tried with this code:
coupon_list[[ 'USABLE_DATE_MON', 'USABLE_DATE_TUE', 'USABLE_DATE_WED',
       'USABLE_DATE_THU', 'USABLE_DATE_FRI', 'USABLE_DATE_SAT',
       'USABLE_DATE_SUN','DISCOUNT_PRICE']].melt("DISCOUNT_PRICE").groupby("variable").agg({"DISCOUNT_PRICE":sum,"value":sum})

But for that aggregation the disscount_price is the average of all the table, not the average by day.

To solve this I created a new table:
coupon_list_usable["DISCOUNT_PRICE"] =  coupon_list_usable.apply(lambda x: x.DISCOUNT_PRICE if x.value==1 else 0,axis=1 )

coupon_list_usable.groupby("variable").agg({"DISCOUNT_PRICE":sum,"value":sum}).reset_index()[["variable","DISCOUNT_PRICE"]].set_index("variable").plot.bar()

But isn't a pythonic solution, is it possible to do this in the groupby itself?

A: Use query forfor filter rows with 1 and for aggregate  use GroupBy.sum:
Notice: dropna here cannot be used, because there are also 2 values in data of days columns.
s = (coupon_list.melt("DISCOUNT_PRICE")
                 .query('value == 1')
                 .groupby("variable")['DISCOUNT_PRICE']
                 .sum())

s.plot.bar()

You can also change ordering of days with reindex or by ordered Categoricals:
days = ['USABLE_DATE_MON', 'USABLE_DATE_TUE', 'USABLE_DATE_WED',
       'USABLE_DATE_THU', 'USABLE_DATE_FRI', 'USABLE_DATE_SAT',
       'USABLE_DATE_SUN']

s = (coupon_list.melt("DISCOUNT_PRICE")
                 .query('value == 1')
                 .groupby("variable")['DISCOUNT_PRICE']
                 .sum()
                 .reindex(days))

days = ['USABLE_DATE_MON', 'USABLE_DATE_TUE', 'USABLE_DATE_WED',
       'USABLE_DATE_THU', 'USABLE_DATE_FRI', 'USABLE_DATE_SAT',
       'USABLE_DATE_SUN']

s = (coupon_list.melt("DISCOUNT_PRICE", var_name='days', value_name='data')
                .assign(days = lambda x: pd.Categorical(x['days'],
                                                        ordered=True,
                                                        categories=days))
                .query('value == 1')
                .groupby("days")['DISCOUNT_PRICE']
                .sum())

Sample:
coupon_list = pd.DataFrame({
         'USABLE_DATE_MON':[np.nan,np.nan,np.nan,1,1,np.nan],
         'USABLE_DATE_TUE':[1,np.nan,1,np.nan,1,np.nan],
         'USABLE_DATE_WED':[1,np.nan,np.nan,np.nan,1,1],
         'USABLE_DATE_THU':[1,1,np.nan,1,1,np.nan],
         'USABLE_DATE_FRI':[np.nan,1,2,np.nan,1,np.nan],
         'USABLE_DATE_SAT':[1,1,np.nan,1,1,2],
         'USABLE_DATE_SUN':[1,np.nan,1,1,1,1],
         'DISCOUNT_PRICE':[2,3,6,2,2,4],
})
print (coupon_list)
   USABLE_DATE_MON  USABLE_DATE_TUE  USABLE_DATE_WED  USABLE_DATE_THU  \
0              NaN              1.0              1.0              1.0
1              NaN              NaN              NaN              1.0
2              NaN              1.0              NaN              NaN
3              1.0              NaN              NaN              1.0
4              1.0              1.0              1.0              1.0
5              NaN              NaN              1.0              NaN

   USABLE_DATE_FRI  USABLE_DATE_SAT  USABLE_DATE_SUN  DISCOUNT_PRICE
0              NaN              1.0              1.0               2
1              1.0              1.0              NaN               3
2              2.0              NaN              1.0               6
3              NaN              1.0              1.0               2
4              1.0              1.0              1.0               2
5              NaN              2.0              1.0               4

days = ['USABLE_DATE_MON', 'USABLE_DATE_TUE', 'USABLE_DATE_WED',
       'USABLE_DATE_THU', 'USABLE_DATE_FRI', 'USABLE_DATE_SAT',
       'USABLE_DATE_SUN']

s = (coupon_list.melt("DISCOUNT_PRICE", var_name='days', value_name='data')
                .assign(days = lambda x: pd.Categorical(x['days'],
                                                        ordered=True,
                                                        categories=days))
                .query('data == 1')
                .groupby("days")['DISCOUNT_PRICE']
                .sum())

print (s)
days
USABLE_DATE_MON     4
USABLE_DATE_TUE    10
USABLE_DATE_WED     8
USABLE_DATE_THU     9
USABLE_DATE_FRI     5
USABLE_DATE_SAT     9
USABLE_DATE_SUN    16
Name: DISCOUNT_PRICE, dtype: int64

s.plot.bar()

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