Steve Birkeland (left) with Keith Snedecor, a descendant of the person Birkeland is portraying.
OAKDALE—Last Saturday afternoon, some members of the Oakdale Historical Society donned vintage clothing and made their way over to St. John's Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway for a presentation about local history. For a few hours that day, the souls of some of those buried in the church graveyard were channeled through nine society members who portrayed them to the 100 or so visitors that attended the first Living History Cemetery Tour. Students from the Connetquot High School orchestra provided the background music for the event. Islip historian George Munkenbeck took part in the event as well.
Among those portraying the departed was Steve Birkeland, who spoke about a prominent South Shore family through Sgt. John Snedecor, a Civil War hero. Birkeland said he researched his character by taking a tour of Connetquot River State Park Preserve, where an 18th-century Snedecor once owned a tavern. During the presentation, he encountered a living ancestor, Keith Snedecor, who had stopped by for the tour.
Some of the other "spirits" taking part in the tour included Jemima Smith, an 18th-century farmer's wife; William Ludlow, who has ties to the Nicoll and Greenly families; Penelope Price, who lived on a farm nearby; William Mazurie, a native Frenchman and successful merchant; Mary McLean Ludlow, who spoke of husband Richard Vail and a famous lawsuit in their day that set a precedent that endures; a nurse who spoke of William Greenly Nicoll, of a prominent Islip Town family; Martha Terry, who spoke about her son Silas Terry, a landowner buried beside his wife and young daughter whose grave is marked ABC to reflect her level of education at the time of her passing; and stories were shared by society members about those in the unmarked graves of slaves and Native Americans.
"We are very pleased with the event, and the feedback we received from our guests was outstanding," said OHS president Maryann Almes. "I felt that the event captured the attention of the people of the community. The opportunity to meet those who passed before them in the flesh was interesting to old and young alike. We plan on having another tour next year focusing on other gravestones in our cemetery," Almes added.


Mmm, wish those were on sale.
That looks cool. did you measure your head?
I have a Focusrite VRM box that has room and speaker models and really thought it helped my mixing to switch between the different settings to see how my mix was affected. I ended up most liking the Adam monitor model.
I didn't measure my head, but the head tracking actually works! With no calibration! Headphones are my best option because baby so I think it'll be interesting to get good at mixing with them.
Today's deal is the Simmons SD300 5-piece electronic drum kit (three cymbal pads, three tom pads, 1 snare pad, integrated kick pedal+trigger, hi-hat pedal, rack, and sound module) marked down $150 from $350 to only $200. That's really cheap! You could start learning to play drums at home relatively quietly, use it to add live played drums to your songs, use it to control drum sample kits like BFD or the Logic drums, etc.
The Sennheiser 650 headphones that Ken recommended are available for the next 12 days from "Massdrop" for $200 (regularly like $316 on Amazon).
'68 Custom Fender Deluxe for $799. Guitar Center has this same amp in black for $1049!
Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster Electric Guitar for $279.
Today's stupid deal is the Pigtronix Bass Fat Drive bass overdrive pedal. Normally $149 they've applied a discount of $-300.99 so that you can buy it for a mere $449.99. What, um, WTF??!!??!?
Looks like somebody noticed and they fixed it. The real deal is $80 off, for a final sale price of $69. Seems like a pretty good deal!
The offer is currently valid until 4 January, though they've already extended it several times.
It includes an upgrade to 10 when it's released. At $359 for standard it's still pretty damned expensive. I've been using the Lite version (which is basically the same as intro and comes free with a lot of gear). It's a fun program and probably worth the dough for doing certain things.
I just heard about Black Rooster Audio, which makes cool VST emulations of vintage gear. They seem really cool and affordable. They have two free plug ins, one is a guitar amp simulator and another is a drum processing tool.
Acon Digital has a couple of free plug ins.
Acon Digital Multiply is a free and versatile chorus effect with a unique twist. Each simulated voice is processed with a phase randomizing filter so that unpleasant comb filter effects are avoided. The effect can be used to simulate the effect of several performers playing the same tones simultaneously, to widen the spatial image or to create special effects for sound design. Multiply can simulate up to 6 additional voices and both the pitch and the loudness of the voices can be modulated. There is also an integrated equalizer consisting of low cut, low shelf, high shelf and high cut filters that can be applied to the effect signal. An integrated pre-delay section makes it possible to create modulated and diffuse echo effects.
Acon Digital Multiply is available for both Windows (PC) and OS X (Macintosh). Both 32 and 64 bit versions are available, and the plug-in formats VST, AAX and Audio Units (OS X only) are supported.
Just one knob to dial in a world of reverb sounds.
From bright, nearly slap-back echo, to elongated cavernous rumbles, this first partnership between Acon Digital and Reverb.com brings an entirely new ambience to your tracks. With just one knob, you can dial in short, bright reverb for a small room, up-front vibe, or long, dark reverb that places your mix in deep space.
Some day when I feel like tossing more money at the problem I'll go the UAD route but for now I'm hoping this gives me a pretty good toolset that's a notch above (or at least a good compliment to) the Cubase default plugins.
Today's SDotD is Yamaha MX49 for $300. I'm always looking for a good MIDI controller that also has some sounds on board in case I'd like to use it without a computer. This has been on my watch list for a while, and on another day I'd probably buy one.
MX49 is a 49-key music synthesizer which combines Motif XS sounds, USB Audio/MIDI connectivity and advanced DAW/VST controller features at a groundbreaking level of affordability.
It's a Vox MV50 "Rock" 50-watt mini guitar amp head. These things are tiny and lightweight. They use "Nutube" tech to provide "real tube sound" via a tiny tube. From the several videos I've watched, they actually sound pretty dang good. I'm very tempted to get one for use for recording at home. Normal price is $199, today's price is $119. Seems real cheap for the power and sound quality. If you're recording direct this would be a pretty affordable way to possibly improve your sound. You'd have to buy a cabinet too though if you want to use it for practice/mic'ing/etc.
Cool! You can always run the line level output of that little 50W head into your interface, and then slap on a convolution reverb with some free cabinet impulses and I bet you could make it sound really nice.
Grado's never go on sale: Amazon has the Grado SR60i Prestige Series Headphones for a low $35.50 Free Shipping (Currently out of stock, but buy now to lock in price). This normally retails for $79, so you're saving 55% off with this deal.
Lunkhead wrote: Today's deal is intriguing.
I impulse bought this and tried it out at BSS practice Tuesday night. We plugged it in to the speaker in my Fender Deluxe Reverb and recorded the line/phones out direct too. I haven't had a chance to really listen closely to the direct sound but I was really impressed by the tone through the speaker. For a teeny tiny $119 amp it sounds amazing. The "Rock" version is definitely geared toward an overdriven sound, so, if you're looking for high gain clean tones maybe try the "Clean" version. I'll try to post some demo tracks before the BSS song goes up.
Today I learned that there is a free (but limited) version of Protools!


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Smithsonian Institution Features Liechtenstein-Directed Documentary of US Jazz Legend John Abercrombie
On April 29, as part of the "Smithsonian Year of Music," the Smithsonian Institution in Washington held a screening of "Open Land - Meeting John Abercrombie" directed by Liechtensteiner Arno Oehri. The screening was held at the Warner Bros. Theater at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
Tom Cole of NPR (right) moderates a discussion with director Arno Oehri.
Following the screening, Tom Cole, Senior Arts Editor for National Public Radio (NPR), led a discussion and Q&A with Oehri. The two talked about the origin and development of the documentary, as well as their personal affinity for Abercrombie's music and his contribution to jazz. Oehri reflected that during production, Abercrombie left all decision making up to him as the director, deciding not to even choose the music for the film. This reflects the deep trust that many musicians who knew Abercrombie spoke of in the film, illustrating how Abercrombie would not try to change the people around him, but instead would appreciate what gifts they possessed.
John Abercrombie passed away suddenly in August of 2017, but he lives on through his music and the portrait that "Open Land" paints of him on screen. Oehri's work resonated so much with Abercrombie's lifelong record label, ECM, that they showed portions of the film at a memorial concert celebrating Abercrombie's life that featured artists who had worked with him.

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Pai under investigation while states take over net neutrality
February 18, 2018 February 17, 2018 Amber Healy	0 Comments	Ajit Pai, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Inspector General, Investigation, Net Neutrality, Sinclair Broadcast Group
Ajit Pai, the chair of the US Federal Communications Commission, is under investigation.
The FCC's inspector general – a non-partisan, independent investigator whose purpose is to make sure no one's playing favourites – is examining whether Pai took actions that would directly benefit Sinclair Broadcast Group, a media company that includes television stations.
The New York Times reports that Pai started in motion a change in regulations that would allow broadcasters to own more stations. Within weeks of the April announcement, Sinclair Broadcast said it was buying Tribune Media for $3.9 billion. Without the new regs, the deal would not have been possible.
Now the IG is trying to determine whether the announcement had anything to do with the media merger.
"For months I have been trying to get to the bottom of the allegations about Chairman Pai's relationship with Sinclair Broadcasting," said Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who serves on the House of Representative's committee with oversight on the FCC. "I am grateful to the FCC's inspector general that he has decided to take up this important investigation."
These investigations tend to be held close to the vest until they're completed; the scope and findings of the research usually isn't disclosed until after the IG has conducted its work and the agency has a chance to respond to any discoveries. However, "the inquiry puts a spotlight on Mr. Pai's decisions and whether there had been coordination with the company. It may also force him to answer questions that he has so far avoided addressing in public," the NYTimes continued.
Sinclair hasn't provided a comment. But in a statement released Feb. 15, an FCC spokesperson points out that the commission just proposed a $13 million fine against Sinclair "for a violation of the Commission's sponsorship identification rules," there for an accusation of favouritism "is absurd.
"Moreover, Chairman Pai has for many years called on the FCC to update its media ownership regulations to match the realities of the modern marketplace," the statement continues. "The chairman's actions on these issues have been consistent with his long-held views. Considering the strong case for modernizing these rules, it's not surprising that those who disagree with him would prefer to do whatever they can to distract from the merits of the reforms that the FCC has adopted."
Then again, a piece from the Times last August found "Mr. Pai and his staff members had met and corresponded with Sinclair executives several times. One meeting, with Sinclair's executive chairman, took place days before Mr. Pai, who was appointed by President Trump, took over as FCC chairman."
In the name of fairness, it's a regular occurrence in DC for interested parties to meet with the government agency that regulates or oversees them, both to express their interests and talk about regulations as they pertain to their industry and to try and gauge their positions on said bylaws. Remember that the president had a big meeting with Silicon Valley execs early in his administration to talk about technology and social media and their role in his administration.
It could all be a coincidence. It might not be a duck, despite quacking and looking like one. As someone who used to read IG documents all the time (and, admittedly, finds them fascinating), if there are any improprieties, they will come to light.
Consider, however, that Sinclair "is the largest local TV station operator in the US and is known for a broadly right-leaning and specifically pro-Trump political bent; it also owns right-wing news cite Circa," as The Verge notes.
Then again, this might not be illegal, even if Pai did basically remove regulatory roadblocks to help the merger move along.
"Simply meeting and corresponding with a company set to benefit from rule changes isn't illegal, even if it wreaks of cronyism," says Digital Music News. "Indeed, critics have blasted Pai's former employment at Verizon, an obvious beneficiary of net neutrality rollbacks. But cronyism is different than corruption, though neither are considered good government. It's just that the latter can land you in jail."
Either way, it's not the best cloud to have over Pai's head right now.
These suspicions come as any traction and support the FCC might have had over implementing their proposed net neutrality regulations is becoming moot.
Some 14 states have signed or introduced legislation that would enforce and protect net neutrality as established under the Obama Administration, while another seven states have similar legislation under consideration.
"States from ruby-red Nebraska to coastal California are rebelling against the FCC's decision to repeal net neutrality rules," according to Quartz. "A few national Republican officials, Senator Susan Collins of Maine and Colorado Representative Mike Coffman among them, have broken with the Trump Administration on the issue, and Democrats claim to have bipartisan support to overrule the FCC ruling."
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In industrious Japan, a lazy hero ambles to the top
By Jonathan Watts Special to The Christian Science Monitor
Suddenly, Mickey Mouse's ears seem a bit too symmetrical, his smile too broad, his wacky adventures too narrowly ambitious. At least that's the growing sentiment in Japan.
Instead, in a sign that a new generation of laid-back Christopher Robins may be emerging here, sluggish and portly Winnie-the-Pooh has ambled past Mickey and longtime domestic favorite, Hello Kitty, in Japan's $13 billion character-goods market, according to a recent "hit chart" marketing report.
In Mickey's own house – Tokyo's Disney Resort – adults and kids alike queue for more than two hours for Honey Hunt, a ride based on the Pooh characters. Stores have created "Just Pooh" corners devoted to Winnie, Piglet, and Eeyore. There are even plans for a Pooh museum.
Pooh-san, as he is known here, might seem an unlikely hero in a country known for overachievers. But the bursting of the economic bubble here a decade ago caused a reconsideration of values. Since then, a "take it easy, get natural" vibe has taken root, leading to teens and 20-somethings who want to pamper themselves rather than follow their parents onto the corporate treadmill.
"Pooh seems to fit Japan right now – he makes people feel at ease in troubled times," says Kazuo Rikukawa, director of Character Databank, which produces the hit chart. "With society so uncertain, people are looking to characters for comfort rather than inspiration. Pooh is perfect in that role."
In one of the world's most competitive character-goods market, Pooh's rise to the top is impressive.
As well as the usual international rivals – such as Snoopy and Thomas the Tank Engine – domestic comic-book and animated-cartoon producers spin out hundreds of new titles and characters a year. Some, like Pokémon, Ultraman, and Doraemon, become Asian or global hits.
Overtaking Hello Kitty is even more remarkable as the mouthless cat has long been a symbol of that most essential of qualities for a modern Japanese woman: cuteness. In a country that puts a premium on childlike innocence, the goal of millions of fashion-conscious women is to be called "kawaii" or cute, even into into their 20s and 30s.
This has generated an enormous industry. Hello Kitty is ubiquitous not just on children's pencil cases, but also on handbags, cars, and bank accounts. Altogether she purrs contentedly at the heart of a 5,000-item empire worth about $3 billion.
But the latest sales figures suggests that Winnie the Pooh is now more in touch with the feelings of young Japanese.
Winnie, named after a real-life bear cub that had lost its mother, was created by A.A. Milne in 1926. The real bear, named Winnipeg, was donated to the London Zoo in 1919 by a lieutenant in the Canadian Army who had bought the cub for $20 from the hunter who had killed its mother.
Mr. Milne's son, Christopher Robin Milne, fell in love with the bear and named his own teddy bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg. The other Pooh characters – Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, and others – were either based on stuffed animals belonging to Christopher, or on animals that lived around Milne's country home.
Pooh books have been translated into 25 languages, and over 20 million copies of the series have been sold around the world. Walt Disney first brought Pooh to the silver screen in 1966.
Pooh's climb has been steady over several years, boosted in large part by a national boom in iyashi – healing and relaxing goods. Given the ferocious competition in the cuddly-character market, it is anyone's guess how long he will remain on top, but his ability to hit a new Japanese soft spot suggests he is likely to be a contender for some time.
"Mickey is still our main character, but in terms of sales, Pooh has taken over," said Rieko Tsukakoshi of Disney Stores Japan. "Everyone wants to cuddle him. He has a kind of soothing quality that people like."
Sharp marketing by Disney is part of the reason. The Japan Beekeeping Association reported the best turnover in a decade last year thanks to a dramatic rise in demand for Winnie-the-Pooh honey popcorn and honey-lemon drinks.
But consumer-trends analysts say Pooh is not just cute but also more in touch with the mood of the times, especially among young women.
Until 10 years ago, iyashi was known by few Japanese outside the psychiatric profession, where it was used to denote a form of healing and relaxation for those who were overworked and overstressed.
Now, however, it is the buzzword on everyone's lips as the country adjusts from a period of rapid expansion to one where people want to enjoy the fruits of their labors. This is particularly true among young women.
"The interest in iyashi reflects the change in values since the bubble economy burst," says Hidehiko Sekizawa, executive director of the Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living. "It is strongest among young women, who know they have to toil harder at work because of the tough economic conditions. But they are also more aware than ever of the need to pamper themselves, to relax sometimes, to accept that nothing is perfect."
The result is an increase in demand for aromatherapy, herbs, pets, hot springs, and holidays at the beach (rather than sightseeing).
The tubby little bear has been a master of sweet imperfection for decades, napping whenever he gets the chance, easily distracted by the temptation of honey, but always thinking of his friends.
"He's just so gentle you have to love him," coos Mina Omura, a 19-year-old student who has just bought a Winnie-the-Pooh mobile phone strap to add to her Pooh pillow case, Pooh keyring and Pooh cuddly toy. "Until a year ago, I liked Mickey best, but Pooh seems cuter these days."
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The Czech philosopher Jan Patocka (1907-1977), who studied with Husserl and Heidegger, is widely recognized as the most influential thinker to come from postwar Eastern Europe. Refusing to join the Communist party after World War II, he was banned from academia and publication for the rest of his life, except for a brief time following the liberalizations of the Prague spring of 1968. Joining Vaclav Havel and Jiri Hajek as a spokesman for the Chart 77 human-rights declaration of 1977, Patocka was harassed by authorities, arrested, and finally died of a heart attack during prolonged interrogation.
Plato and Europe, arguably Patocka's most important book, consists of a series of lectures delivered in the homes of friends after his last banishment from the academy just three years before his death. Here, he presents his most mature ideas about the history of Western philosophy, arguing that the idea of the care of the soul is fundamental to the philosophical tradition beginning with the Greeks. Explaining how the care of the soul is elaborated as the problem of how human beings may make their world one of truth and justice, Patocka develops this thesis through a treatment of Plato, Democritus, and Aristotle, showing how considerations about the soul are of central importance in their writings. He demonstrates in vivid fashion how this idea forms the spiritual heritage of Europe.
Other books by Jan Patocka published in English are Body, Language, Community: Heretical Essays in the History of Philosophy, and An Introduction to Husserl's Phenomenology.
"Patocka's contribution to philosophy and, in particular, to post-Heideggerian thought has shaped the European debate about the future of philosophy and phenomenology. Plato and Europe is one of the finest introductions to phenomenology. Its major thesis, however, is an extremely powerful and fascinating argument concerning the specificity and heritage of European thought: that European thought and civilization rests on the Platonic conception of the 'tendance of the soul'."


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I really liked the way my little felt monsters turned out and decided to photograph some close-ups of the little guys' ID shapes and turn them into flashcards. PDF below.
What's the point of throwing a par-tay if no one shows up?
I think it's extra important to spend time developing catchy marketing tools to get the message out to your audience.
This portfolio is where I park my marketing projects for future reference.
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Boys Lacrosse Renton Washington
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Playing Lacrosse
Small Field Play
Stick Skills
Watch Lacrosse
Senior Division (7/8)
Junior Division (5/6)
Lightning (3/4)
Home Fields
Lacrosse Rules and Fouls
Boy's Lacrosse Personal & Technical Fouls
There are personal fouls and technical fouls in boy's lacrosse.
The penalty for a personal foul results in a one to three minute suspension from play and possession to the team that was fouled. Players with five personal fouls are ejected from the game.
The penalty for a technical foul is a thirty-second suspension if a team is in possession of the ball when the foul is committed, or possession of the ball to the team that was fouled if there was no possession when the foul was committed.
In small field play time serving penalties are replaced with "Teaching Moments", substituting the player in violation to consult with the coach on what must be improved.
Personal Fouls
Slashing: Occurs when a player's stick viciously contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick.
Tripping: Occurs when a player obstructs his opponent at or below the waist with the crosse, hands, arms, feet or legs.
Cross Checking: Occurs when a player uses the handle of his crosse between his hands to make contact with an opponent.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Occurs when any player or coach commits an act which is considered unsportsmanlike by an official, including taunting, arguing, or obscene language or gestures.
Unnecessary Roughness: Occurs when a player strikes an opponent with his stick or body using excessive or violent force.
Illegal Crosse: Occurs when a player uses a crosse that does not conform to required specifications. A crosse may be found illegal if the pocket is too deep or if any other part of the crosse was altered to gain an advantage.
Illegal Body Checking: Occurs when any of the following actions takes place: a. body checking an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball. b. avoidable body check of an opponent after he has passed or shot the ball. c. body checking an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist. d. body checking an opponent above the shoulders. A body check must be below the shoulders and above the waist, and both hands of the player applying the body check must remain in contact with his crosse.
Illegal Gloves: Occurs when a player uses gloves that do not conform to required specifications. A glove will be found illegal if the fingers and palms are cut out of the gloves, or if the glove has been altered in a way that compromises its protective features.
Technical Fouls
Holding: Occurs when a player impedes the movement of an opponent or an opponent's crosse.
Interference: Occurs when a player interferes in any manner with the free movement of an opponent, except when that opponent has possession of the ball, the ball is in flight and within five yards of the player, or both players are within five yards of a loose ball.
Offsides: Occurs when a team does not have at least four players on its defensive side of the midfield line or at least three players on its offensive side of the midfield line.
Pushing: Occurs when a player thrusts or shoves a player from behind.
Screening: Occurs when an offensive player moves into and makes contact with a defensive player with the purpose of blocking him from the man he is defending.
Stalling: Occurs when a team intentionally holds the ball, without conducting normal offensive play, with the intent of running time off the clock.
Warding Off: Occurs when a player in possession of the ball uses his free hand or arm to hold, push or control the direction of an opponent's stick check.
Learning Even More…
Boys Lacrosse Rules Books
https://www.uslacrosse.org/rules/boys-rules
US Lacrosse Technical Fouls Officials Training Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIa7sZSbwOc&feature=youtu.be&list=PLSJXRN8rpn9bs0NILXZnC34tfbV7bkUDj
US Lacrosse Personal Fouls Officials Training Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAKAovtoQ1M&feature=youtu.be&list=PLSJXRN8rpn9Y8k7mbt0zndyzuT8sBYX7N
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Chicken thighs are a wonderful poultry item. They're affordable, full of flavor, and easy to cook. This Braised Chicken Thigh recipe is simple to make and smells wonderful while you're cooking. While you could adapt this recipe to work in a slow cooker for an even easier recipe, I love the layers of complex flavor that braising makes. The sauce is amazing – you're going to want rice or risotto to serve the chicken on so that you can spoon loads of sauce over top! Did you make any tweaks to this recipe? Let us know in the comments below!
Add 2 tbsp. of butter to a large braising pot and heat to medium high heat. Liberally season all sides of the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Once butter is melted and pot is hot, add the thighs. Sear on both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp. of butter to pot, along with onions. Cook over medium high heat, and add smashed garlic once the onions begin to soften. Once onions are soft, and garlic is fragrant, add the chicken thighs back to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and white wine. The liquid should only go about half way up the chicken thighs. Add more or less as needed. Arrange the lemon slices around the chicken, and add the bunch of thyme to the pot.
Bring the liquid in the pot to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook on low for about 40 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165ºF and is tender.
Serve the chicken thighs over rice or risotto with a generous ladle of sauce on top of the thighs. Garnish with fresh thyme, and for extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice and a crack of black pepper. Enjoy!
Chardonnay can be light and crisp, or rich and full bodied. There are so many different flavors this grape can take on, you're sure to find one you like.
Known as Pinot Grigio in Italy, and Pinot Gris elsewhere, this is often a lighter white wine with lemon, pear and citrus fruit flavors.


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Threat of Return to Hindu State in Nepal Looms
Posted on April 5, 2010 by particularkev
With deadline for new constitution approaching, Christians fear end of secular government.
KATHMANDU, Nepal, March 30 (CDN) — Four years after Nepal became officially secular, fear is growing that the country could revert to the Hindu state it was till 2006, when proclaiming Christ was a punishable offense and many churches functioned clandestinely to avoid being shut down.
Concerns were heightened after Nepal's deposed King Gyanendra Shah, once regarded as a Hindu god, broke the silence he has observed since Nepal abolished monarchy in 2008. During his visit to a Hindu festival this month, the former king said that monarchy was not dead and could make a comeback if people so desired.
Soon after that, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, a former prime minister and respected leader of the largest ruling party, said that instead of getting a new constitution, Nepal should revive an earlier one. The 1990 constitution declared Nepal a Hindu kingdom with a constitutional monarch.
There is now growing doubt that the ruling parties will not be able to fashion the new constitution they promised by May.
"We feel betrayed," said Dr. K.B. Rokaya, general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Nepal. "The Constituent Assembly we elected to give us a new constitution that would strengthen democracy and secularism has frittered away the time and opportunity given to it."
The clamor for a Hindu state has been growing as the May 28 deadline for the new constitution draws near. When a Hindu preacher, Kalidas Dahal, held a nine-day prayer ritual in Kathmandu this month seeking reinstatement of Hinduism as the state religion, thousands of people flocked to him. The throng included three former prime ministers and top leaders of the ruling parties.
"The large turnout signals that Hinduism is enshrined in the hearts of the people and can't be abolished by the government," said Hridayesh Tripathi, a former minister and Constituent Assembly member whose Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party is the fifth-largest in the ruling alliance. "It was a mistake to abolish Hinduism in a hurry."
Another blow for a Hindu state was struck by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N), the only party that fought the 2008 election in support of monarchy and a Hindu state. It is now calling for a referendum. As a pressure tactic, it paralyzed the capital and its two neighboring cities in February by calling a general strike.
"The election gave the Constituent Assembly the mandate of writing a new constitution, not deciding issues of national importance," said Kamal Thapa, the RPP-N chief who also was home minister during the brief government headed by Gyanendra. "Most people in Nepal want a Hindu state and a constitutional king. If their demand is not heeded, they will feel excluded and refuse to follow the new constitution. We are asking the government to hold a referendum on the two issues before May 28."
With only two months left, it is clear the demand can't be met if the constitution is to come into effect within the stipulated time. Now the specter of anarchy and violence hangs over Nepal.
Nepal's Maoists, who fought a 10-year war to make Nepal a secular republic and who remain the former king's most bitter enemy, say attempts have begun to whip up riots in the name of a Hindu state. The former guerrillas also allege that the campaign for the restoration of Hinduism as the state religion is backed by ministers, politicians from the ruling parties and militant religious groups from India.
Effectively Hindu
Even if a new, secular constitution is approved by the deadline, there is still no guarantee that the rights of religious minorities would be protected.
Nilambar Acharya, who heads the committee that is drafting the new constitution, said it would be merely a broad guideline for the government; compatible laws would have to be drafted to protect rights.
"The previous constitution abolished 'untouchability' [a practice among Hindus of treating those at the bottom of the social ladder as outcasts]," Acharya told Compass. "But untouchability still exists in Nepal. To achieve all that the constitution promises, the mindset of society has to be changed first. For that, you need political will."
Though Nepal became secular in 2006, Hinduism still gets preferential treatment. The state allocates funds for institutions like the Kumari, the tradition of choosing prepubescent girls as protective deities of the state and worshipping them as "living goddesses." The state also gave money to organizers of a controversial, five-yearly religious festival, the Gadhimai Fair, where tens of thousands of birds are slaughtered as offerings to Hindu gods despite international condemnation.
There is no support, predictably, for Christian festivals. When the Constituent Assembly was formed – partly though election and partly by nomination – no Christian name was proposed even though the prime minister was authorized to nominate members from unrepresented communities.
Christian leaders want such religious bias abolished. Rokaya of the National Council of Churches of Nepal said Christians have recommended full freedom of religion in the new constitution: allowing one to follow the religion of one's choice, to change one's religion if desired or have the right not to be associated with any religion.
The churches have also asked the state not to interfere in religious matters.
"We are asking the government not to fund any religious activity, not to be part of any religious appointments and not to allow public land for any religious event," Rokaya said.
The recommendations, however, may not be heeded. During their brief stint in power, the Maoists tried to stop state assistance for the Kumari. It led to violence and a general strike in the capital, forcing the party to withdraw the decision.
In its 2009 report on religious freedom in Nepal, the U.S. Department of State notes that while the interim constitution officially declared the country secular, "the president, in his capacity as head of state, attended major Hindu religious ceremonies over which the king previously presided."
It also notes that there were reports of societal abuses and discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.
"Those who converted to a different religious group occasionally faced violence and were ostracized socially," it states. "Those who chose to convert to other religious groups, in particular Hindu citizens who converted to Islam or Christianity, were sometimes ostracized. They occasionally faced isolated incidents of hostility or discrimination from Hindu extremist groups. Some reportedly were forced to leave their villages."
Dr. Ramesh Khatri, executive director of Association for Theological Education in Nepal, has experienced such persecution first-hand. When he became a Christian in 1972, his father disowned him. Then in 1984 he was arrested for holding a Bible camp. Though the case against him was dropped in 1990 after a pro-democracy movement, Khatri said hatred of Christians still persists.
"Christians can never sleep peacefully at night," he said wryly. "The new constitution will make Nepal another India, where Christians are persecuted in Orissa, Gujarat and Karnataka." The Oxford University-educated Khatri, who writes a column in a Nepali daily, said violent responses to his articles show how Nepal still regards its Christians.
"I am attacked as a 'Rice Christian,'" he said. "It is a derogatory term implying I converted for material benefits. The antagonistic feeling society has towards Christians will not subside with the new constitution, and we can't expect an easy life. The Bible says that, and the Bible is true."
Christians continue to face persecution and harassment. In March, missions resource organization Timeless Impact International (TII) noted that a church in northern Nepal, near the foothills of Mt. Everest, was attacked by a local mob.
The newly established church in Dolakha district was attacked during a fellowship meeting in January. An ethnic mob headed by religious leaders destroyed the church meeting place, assaulted participants and warned them not to speak about Christianity in the village, TII said.
The situation, even now, remained unchanged.
"None of the church members have been able to return to their homes," TII stated. "They feel completely unsafe and at risk."
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Lunar missions could prove creation true
Posted on December 20, 2009 by particularkev
Current space programs may set their sights on Mars, but a team of astronomers and a biochemist at the science-faith think tank Reasons To Believe (RTB) publicly encourage NASA and other space agencies to revisit the lunar surface—to look for the remains of Earth's oldest life-forms, reports Maureen Bell and Kathy Ross, special to ASSIST News Service.
Astronomer and RTB president Hugh Ross says, "The Apollo program helped researchers solve the mystery of the Moon's origin. Return missions to the Moon could solve the mystery of life's origin."
According to biochemist Fazale Rana, "Chemical signatures confirm life was present on Earth in fair abundance back to 3.8 billion years ago." What's missing, he says, are the fossils. "Wind and water erosion and plate tectonics have destroyed the fossils of Earth's first life. [But] there are good reasons to expect them in abundance in pristine forms on the Moon."
Ross and fellow astronomer Jeff Zweerink point out that when the Earth was young, it was "bombarded" by asteroids and large meteorites. "These collisions sent large amounts of the Earth's surface material into outer space, and much of that material landed on the Moon—about a million kilograms on every 100 square kilometers of the Moon's surface."
New research by British earth scientist Ian Crawford indicates that at least some of this Earth material made it to the Moon with its fossil structures still intact. Crawford affirms that "substantial survivability is to be expected."
In their book Origins of Life, Rana and Ross present their model for the origin of life. This model, totally compatible with the Bible, predicts that (1) Earth's first life would be both complex and diverse; and (2) the origin of life occurred suddenly, as soon as Earth's physical conditions permitted. Non-theistic models predict the opposite.
As Ross stated in a lecture at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, "We are thrilled with the prospect that lunar missions could put our creation model to the test, either affirming or showing us wrong. Finding and analyzing pristine fossils of Earth's first life could help settle, finally, one of the great creation-evolution controversies."
About Reasons To Believe
Reasons To Believe is a California-based science-faith think tank. Founded by Hugh Ross in 1986, the organization strives to demonstrate that science and faith are, and always will be, allies, not enemies. Through myriad resources—including books, print periodicals, podcasts, and a content-rich website—speaking engagements, and radio and TV interviews, RTB scholars present reasons for confidence in the findings of science and in the authority of the Bible. For more information and resources, visit www.reasons.org
Report from the Christian Telegraph
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Religion and Science: Conflict or Harmony?
Some of the nation's leading journalists gathered in Key West, Fla., in May 2009 for the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life's Faith Angle Conference on religion, politics and public life, reports Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
Francis S. Collins, the former director of the Human Genome Project, discussed why he believes religion and science are compatible and why the current conflict over evolution vs. faith, particularly in the evangelical community, is unnecessary. Collins, an evangelical Christian, talked about his path from atheism to Christianity and his belief that science provides evidence of God. He cited the Big Bang theory and the fact that the universe had a beginning out of nothing. He added that the laws of physics have precisely the values needed for life to occur on earth and argued that would seem to point to a creator.
Barbara Bradley Hagerty, the religion correspondent for National Public Radio, discussed how the brain reacts to spiritual experiences. She talked about the current debate over whether transcendent experiences are merely physiological events or whether they reflect encounters with another dimension. Bradley Hagerty said she believes that "God is a choice," that people can look at scientific evidence and conclude that everything is explained by material means or that they can look at the universe and see the hand of God.
To read the event transcript, click here.
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SHARIA COURTS OPERATING IN BRITAIN RECOGNISED BY BRITISH LAW
Posted on September 21, 2008 by particularkev
Rowan Williams, the archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England, said he was shocked at the furor that arose after he told an audience earlier this year that he thought it "seems unavoidable" that some accommodation for Islamic sharia law would be implemented in Britain. However, Williams' statements evidently were prophetic, as a report in the Sunday Times has revealed that the Islamic law is already operating in Britain, not only in domestic disputes, but also in criminal cases, reports Hilary White, LifeSiteNews.com.
The Times said this weekend that the government had officially accepted the existence of sharia law courts to officiate in Muslim civil cases. The rulings of a network of five sharia courts, in London, Birmingham, Bradford and Manchester with the network's headquarters in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, are now enforceable "with the full power of the judicial system, through the county courts or High Court."
Sheikh Faiz-ul-Aqtab Siddiqi, a barrister and head of the Muslim Action Committee, told the Times that the Arbitration Act 1996 allows rulings by his Muslim Arbitration Tribunal to be enforced by county and high courts.
"The act allows disputes to be resolved using alternatives like tribunals. This method is called alternative dispute resolution, which for Muslims is what the sharia courts are," he said.
Siddiqi said he expected the courts to handle a greater number of "smaller" criminal cases in coming years as more Muslim clients approach them. "All we are doing is regulating community affairs in these cases," said Siddiqi.
The Times said that these Muslim courts started operating in August 2007 and have dealt with more than 100 cases, ranging from Muslim divorce and inheritance cases as well as six cases of domestic violence, normally a criminal procedure under British law. The Times quoted Inayat Bunglawala, assistant secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain, who said that since Jewish tribunals operate in Britain, parity should be given to Islamic courts.
Dominic Grieve, the opposition's shadow home secretary, told the Times that courts operating in criminal and family law cases outside the regular system would be "unlawful." "British law is absolute and must remain so," he said.
Melanie Philips, writing on her blog at the Spectator, wrote that "confusion abounds" over the report, because there is "nothing new here at all" and said that the story is "overheated and misleading." Decisions of sharia courts, she said, have always been enforceable under the Arbitration Act.
But, she said, this does not "dispel the serious concern about the spread of sharia law and the scope of these courts." Philips is the author of "Londonistan", a book that examines the incursions of violent Islamic extremists into British society with the assistance of British government and courts.
She said the comparison between Islamic courts and Jewish tribunals were misleading, since the latter operate completely within the framework of British law and do not seek to set up an alternate judicial system.
Moreover, she said, "given the inferior status of Muslim women under sharia, any sharia arbitration in respect of domestic violence can hardly be viewed with equanimity."
"The key point," she said, "is that sharia law is not compatible with English law or the principles of equality and human rights that it embodies. The result … is that Britain is allowing the development of a de facto parallel legal system in Britain, thus destroying our society's cardinal principle of one law for all."
She added, "Indeed, if this continues Britain will break up as a unitary state governed by one law for all … This is the way a society fractures – and then goes under."
Damian Thompson, the editor of the Catholic Herald, wrote on his blog at the Daily Telegraph website that he not only agreed with Dominic Grieve that the idea of a parallel Muslim system of law was "unlawful", but that it is an "outrage."
"There's something creepy about the way the police allow sharia 'courts' to persuade women to withdraw allegations against their husbands."
A BBC Radio 4 report found that the cases covered by these tribunals are not restricted to domestic disputes. Radio 4 quoted a Somalian youth worker who lives in London who said that in one case a group of Somali youths were arrested on suspicion of stabbing another Somali teenager. The victim's family told the police it would be settled out of court and the suspects were released on bail. The matter was considered settled when an unofficial "court" ordered the assailants to compensate the victim's family. Scotland Yard said they had no record of the incident.
In his book Islam in Britain, Patrick Sookhdeo, director of the Institute for the Study of Islam and Christianity, wrote, "Sharia courts now operate in most larger cities, with different sectarian and ethnic groups operating their own courts that cater to their specific needs according to their traditions."
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Driverless cars could soon be running on South Australian roads alongside normal traffic, with the state about to look at legislation letting autonomous vehicles out of their cage.
South Australian Transport and Infrastructure Minister Stephen Mullighan is introducing The Motor Vehicles (Trials of Automotive Technologies) Amendment Bill this week to permit on-road trials.
Before then, Adelaide will host the first southern hemisphere on-road trials of driverless cars in November.
The November trial will take place on a closed-off motorway south of the city at the same time as Adelaide hosts an international conference on driverless vehicles.
Volvo Drive Me cars will be trundling around in that trial, which will also involve Adelaide's Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, The Royal Automobile Association of South Australia, and Cohda Wireless, a local technology company that makes sensors for driverless cars.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation says Mullighan wants the state to become a "key player" in the autonomous vehicle industry.
The City of Churches was once a powerhouse of Australia's auto sector, but the last factories (General Motors-Holden and Ford) will be shuttered in 2017.
There's no timetable yet for the on-road trials. Mullighan told News timing will be decided once the bill becomes law and the state government has discussed plans with car makers.
Mullighan says car manufacturers will need to have appropriate insurance cover in the case of an accident. This could prove important, overseas trials have shown driverless cars are unlikely to run into other vehicles, but there's nothing to stop human drivers crashing into them.


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The 77th Historic Alexandria Homes Tour hosted by The Twig is this Saturday September 22, 2018. It will feature six unique, historic homes in Old Town, Alexandria.
This year's homes are 18th and early 19th century homes, are located in the heart of Old Town, and are in easy walking distance of each other. You will be able to view a diverse mix of decorating styles and artwork. And don't miss the contemporary open-air guest house overlooking an amazing outdoor area.
Tickets may be purchased in advance by clicking here or at The Twig Thrift Shop located at 106 North Columbus Street or at the Alexandria Visitor Center at 221 King Street. On tour day, tickets may be purchased at the Alexandria Visitors Center, at The Twig Thrift Shop at 106 North Columbus Street or at The Athenaeum at 201 Prince Street. Prior to tour day tickets are $40. On the day of the tour tickets are $45. All proceeds benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Click here to enjoy "sneak preview" pictures from this year's tour!


Supreme Prosecutors' Office has sentenced T.O.P to 10 months in prison, suspended for 2 years.
This sentence means that T.O.P will not be going to prison unless he goes against the prosecutor's orders in a 2-year timeframe. If he does, he will go to jail.
T.O.P's sentence is the exact same as the trainee, Han Seo Hee, who was implicated in the same drug case as T.O.P.
However, she was also sentenced to drug counseling for also using LSD.


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Top » Basement Dehumidifier » Can a Dehumidifier Help Lower Your Electric Bill?
Having a basement dehumidifier in your home can make a dramatic difference not only in your overall comfort, but it will also help you reduce your air conditioning bill. In general, consumers use dehumidifiers over air conditioning because of the utility cost difference, however when both are used together, most home owners have discovered the same temperature and comfort level, in their homes while saving hundreds of dollars on ever rising electric bills.
What to look for in a good basement dehumidifier? In general look for features such as multiple fan speeds, automatic defrost, humidistat controls and automatic shutoff technology for easy and operation. This average home unit removes up to 20-30 pints of moisture every 24 hours. Other important features to look for are: auto shut-off function to prevent water from overflowing and automatic restart capability so the unit will come back on following a power outage. Most home stores sell many models that may not effectively remove as much water as it will take to control the humidity in your basement. These units will not remove as much humidity as a low-grain refrigerant dehumidifier. Now more than ever, it's easier than ever to enjoy the benefits of better, less humid air without running an expensive air conditioner. Many home units are free standing, and sit on wheels so you may easily transport them around your home. However, to work effectively they need to be sized correctly to the amount of air to be dried. This can be done most of the time with the help of a qualified equipment distributor. If they can't figure it out than many times they will call an engineer at no cost to you.
One of the most common problems home owners face after installation is the air not "feeling dry enough". Some possible solutions for this may be fairly simple. Make sure the humidistat is set to it's "lowest" setting. Also, make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the unit. Another common issue is that the unit may not be sized correctly to the airspace. You may also want to assure that all windows and doors are closed and secure. If your basement is dusty or contains lots of pet hair, make sure you frequently check the filters to assure they are not blocked or clogged.
In colder climates running the dehumidifier in the basement will also help make the whole house feel warmer in the winter months. We feel much warmer in winter if the moisture is removed from the air, it will not impact your heating bill like it will an air conditioning bill, however it will make your home much more comfortable in the winter and summer time. However the most important thing to remember is that sizing the unit correctly to the amount of air to be dried is the most important thing to remember. If you buy a unit without making sure it is properly sized then there is a good chance you will not be satisfied.


Students all have different ranges of capabilities, different speeds of learning, and different learning modalities. Every student is not the same and while every student should have the same opportunities in our egalitarian society, without school choice that will never be the case. However, working within the confines of equal access, it is unfair to deny any group – including high achievers – the appropriate challenge to allow them to become the best they can be.
Doesn't that seem fair and egalitarian?
On Sunday, Minot Daily News published a wonderful, uplifting cover story by Andrea Johnson on the effort to provide gifted children – potential high achievers — with learning at their level. If you didn't read it, check it out at www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2019/02/on-a-journey-to-learning.
The Journey School-Within-a-School for the Gifted program at Edison Elementary in Minot is a brilliant example of the district catering to the needs of gifted students. Other children in the district who have been identified as gifted are served in other settings, including the one day a week Program for Academic Challenge in Education. Children in the PACE program attend classes at their home schools for four days a week and are bused to Edison one day a week for academic enrichment activities. Other high-ability students in the district attend their home schools and their regular classroom teachers work with them to differentiate instruction.
Notably, children who have been identified as gifted and placed in the Journey or the PACE program who also have learning disabilities also continue to receive special education services, said Wendy Altendorf, director of the Gifted and Talented Program.
Unlike neighboring Minnesota and Montana, North Dakota does not mandate that school districts provide services for students who have been identified as gifted or specify how students are chosen for gifted and talented education programs. Here is an example of the district here being more visionary and ahead of others.
Bravo to the district and to Altendorf, who told MDN she has spent the past 15 years advocating for a change in the school district's approach to gifted and talented education.
Decades ago, it was common for schools to invest in challenging gifted students. It was considered a national priority for public schools to help high achievers reach their capabilities. Somewhere along the line, the focus – in programs and funding – became fixated on serving students with learning and other disabilities. Those students had previously been underserviced, for sure, and the goal of serving these students is only unequivocably ethical.
But one group of students shouldn't be denied services to the advantage of another. In many parts of this country, this is what happened.
That's unfair. Many think students who drop out of high school do so because they're poor or troubled students. Some also drop out because public schools have nothing left to offer them.
Hopefully opportunities like these expand.


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the EU has approved 3.2 billion euros in state aid to companies who make batteries for elbilindustrien. Batteriproducenter in seven EU countries can look forw
09 December 2019 Monday 21:00
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the EU has approved 3.2 billion euros in state aid to companies who make batteries for elbilindustrien.
Batteriproducenter in seven EU countries can look forward to receive 3.2 billion euros of state aid up to 2031.
It is clear, after the european UNION's competition authority on Monday approved the state aid.
in Particular, Germany and France have pushed to get a seal of approval of state aid for the production of batteries.
It is according to the two great european powers were important, if the plans to replace brændstofbiler with electric cars in Europe must be realised.
And it is Margrethe Vestager, the EU commissioner for competition and digitization, apparently agree.
- Batteriproduktion in Europe have a strategic interest for our economy and our society because of the potential for green mobility and energy, job creation, sustainability and competitiveness, she said in a press release.
Preliminary are 17 companies to enjoy the benefit of the 3.2 billion euro.
Common to them is that they are a part of the production chain in the manufacture of batteries.
in Addition to Germany and France will also companies from Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Finland and Poland could receive state aid.
European batteriproducenter have long lagged behind their asian competitors.
80 percent of all batteries are now produced in Asia. For comparison, it is estimated that three percent is produced in Europe. It writes the news agency dpa.
the Message from the european UNION Monday welcomed in Germany.
- I am pleased that the commission has approved the first large-scale batteriprojekt in Europe in just a few weeks, says the German minister for economic affairs, Peter Altmaier, said in a statement.
- It is a great success for Germany and for Europe, he adds.
Also in France welcomes the EU's upturned thumb.
- the Establishment of a european batteriindustri will help to meet the objective set by the EU, to become the first CO2-neutral continent by 2050, says France's finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, according to AFP.
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Q: Writing an equation between graph elements Can we write an equation for
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If you refer to a document it will be great.

A: Based on the question you link to on StackExchange, I assume that we know the probabilities $P(C)$, $P(S|C)$, $P(R|C)$, $P(W|S,R)$, and the same quantities with events replaced by their negations.  (Where $C$ is the event that it's cloudy, etc.)
The graph tells us that the joint distribution can be calculated by multiplying  together the distributions of each node conditional on its parents, so in your case, $P(C,S,R,W) = P(C) \cdot P(S | C) \cdot P(R | C) \cdot P(W | R,S)$.
You can work out any probability you want from this using the elementary rules of probability.  For example,
$P(C,S,W) = P(C,S,R,W) + P(C,S,\neg R,W)$.
$P(C, S | W) = \frac{P(C,S,W)}{P(W)}$.
For the specific problem you give ($P(R|S)$) you can ignore $W$ completely, so
$P(C,S,R) = P(C) \cdot P(S | C) \cdot P(R | C)$, and then sum over $C$ to get $P(R,S)$ and use the formula for conditional probability.

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A new study led by Stanford chronic fatigue syndrome expert Jose Montoya, MD, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has linked chronic fatigue syndrome to variations in 17 immune-system signaling proteins, or cytokines, whose concentrations in the blood correlate with the disease's severity.
The findings strongly suggest that inflammation is a powerful driver of this mysterious condition, whose underpinnings have eluded researchers for 35 years.
More than 1 million people in the United States suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome... It is a disease with no known cure or even reliably effective treatments. Three of every four ... patients are women, for reasons that are not understood. It characteristically arises in two major waves: among adolescents between the ages of 15 and 20, and in adults between 30 and 35. The condition typically persists for decades.
Chronic fatigue syndrome's symptoms are so diffuse — sometimes manifesting as heart problems, sometimes as mental impairment nicknamed "brain fog," other times as indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, muscle pain, tender lymph nodes and so forth — that it often goes undiagnosed, even among patients who've visited a half-dozen or more different specialists in an effort to determine what's wrong with them.
In fact, there's been a long history of questioning whether it is even an actual disease. But Montoya and immunologist Mark Davis, PhD, who played a pivotal role in creating Stanford's Human Immune Monitoring Center -- a high-tech facility that serves as an engine for large-scale, data-intensive immunological analysis of human blood and tissue samples -- thought otherwise. So they and a number of other scientists brought blood samples from 192 of Montoya's patients and from 392 healthy control subjects into the center for an intensive analysis of individual subjects' gene variations and activity levels, frequencies of their diverse immune cell types, blood concentrations of scores of their circulating immune proteins, activation states of signaling molecules inside their cells, and more.
The investigators identified a "signature" composed of 17 cytokines whose concentrations in blood tracked disease severity.
Importantly, the study design had separated patients into separate categories depending on disease severity. Montoya and his colleagues found that some cytokine levels were lower in patients with mild forms of the syndrome than in the control subjects, but elevated in patients with relatively severe manifestations. Averaging the results for patients versus controls with respect to these measures would have completely obscured this phenomenon.