There is a slew of cholesterol lowering medications on the market these days, and it can feel like a new one is released every minute. From Crestor to Zocor, there is a wide variety of options out there. Each has it advantages and disadvantages.
Cholesterol lowering medications do help in this elimination and come in five main categories: Statins drugs, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, niacin agents and fibrates.
The drugs provided by the Pharmaceutical companies have reduced the number of deaths from high blood pressure high cholesterol. Still they have not eliminated the cause of the heart attacks and so we have to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
Statins are maybe the most well-known cholesterol lowering medication on the market and include the commercial drugs Lipitor, Crestor, Pravachol and Zocor.
Results from Statins can be seen after six months or so.
Some people who have statin allergies.
Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
To those who consume large quantities of alcohol.
Suffers of rhabdomyolysis - an excessive breakdown of muscle tissues that floods the kidney with waste causing kidney failure.
Known to interact dangerously with certain other types of prescription drugs.
Bile acids helps to metabolize fats working in your digestive tract allowing your body to absorb fatty acids.
These bile acids are stored within your gallbladder.
Bile acid sequestrants are compounds that works with the bile acids binding your cholesterol in the intestines then eliminating them through your feces before it gets into your blood.
The most commonly known bile acid sequestrants are Colestipol and Cholestyramine that are very effective at lowering LDL cholesterol. Bile acid sequestrants can be combined with statins go great effect, reducing your LDL cholesterol by as much as forty percent.
The primary concern with bile acid sequestrants is that they can inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, so that you can benefit from vitamin supplements.
The most common cholesterol absorption inhibitor is Ezetimibe, known commercial as Zetia.
Ezetimibe is less effective than Statins at lowering cholesterol and is typically prescribed in combination with statins when a higher dose would produce too many side effects.
It is not, however, used with bile acid sequestrants. The sequestrants can bind to ezetimibe and reduce its effectiveness greatly.
Some side effects of this medication are allergic reactions, increased risk of gallstones, serious muscle and liver damage and the fact that plaque accumulated twice as fast.
In a December 2007 study, completed at the University of Washington, states that taking ezetimibe appears to increase the risk of both heart attack and stroke.
So discuss with your doctor the many adverse side effects if ezetimibe ever becomes part of your cholesterol lowering medications.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a B vitamin that improves the levels of LDL, HDL and triglycerides, but can cause side effects.
The most common side effect is flushing of the skin or hot flashes, which is caused by dilated blood vessels.
This side effect can be reduced by taking niacin during meals or by taking the Vitamin Shoppe No-Flush Niacin .
Fibrates are most useful in lowering triglycerides and can also increase your HDL levels to a lesser extent.
The taking of Fibrates should be avoided if you have kidney or liver disease. They have a tendencies to raise blood sugar and are rarely prescribed if you have diabetes.
How are you controlling these diseases and are there any complications?
Do share your experience and help others.


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Lost Son
Hermann Broch's Letters to His Son, 1925-1928
By any measure, Hermann Broch was one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Author of The Sleepwalkers and The Spell, he stands, together with James Joyce and Marcel Proust, at the pinnacle of literary Modernism. Born in 1886, he saw the First World War destroy the culture and consciousness of what had come before, seeing the West thrust unwillingly into the modern age. By 1938 Broch found himself arrested and detained, during which time be began work on his greatest novel, The Death of Virgil. Dozens of friends from all over the world managed to help him find his release and he moved to the United States where he lived for the rest of his life.
With his wife Franziska, Broch had only a single child, Armand. While Broch had become preoccupied with deep questions of philosophy, psychology, and politics, his son became a thoroughgoing materialist. Sent away to an elite boarding school when 14, Armand found himself surrounded by students from the richest families in Europe. He became devoted to sports, to fast luxury cars (his father did not even know how to drive), and to the first class lifestyle of his classmates. These letters show the profound breach that developed between father and son. They also provide a portrait of the Gilded Age, a time of remarkable change, as Europe headed on a course of horrible inevitability. Letters from Broch during this time are uncommon, so we also get a chance to follow the trajectory of his life as he prepares to leave his job as an industrialist and devote himself to study and to writing.

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My student Mikael Höök has now made his thesis public by using a nail and hammer and this "nailing" is an old tradition at Uppsala University, Sweden. The thesis "Coal and Oil: The Dark Monarchs of Global Energy: Understanding Supply and Extraction Patterns and their Importance for Future Production" can be downloaded from Uppsala University (go to download). You can read the articles in the thesis by downloading the "Athors version" of the listed publications.
The public defense of the thesis will be on September 24th at 9 AM at Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala. This is the third thesis about Peak Oil related subjects from Uppsala Global Energy Systems.
The formation of modern society has been dominated by coal and oil, and together these two fossil fuels account for nearly two thirds of all primary energy used by mankind. This makes future production a key question for future social development and this thesis attempts to answer whether it is possible to rely on an assumption of ever increasing production of coal and oil. Both coal and oil are finite resources, created over long time scales by geological processes. It is thus impossible to extract more fossil fuels than geologically available. In other words, there are limits to growth imposed by nature.
The concept of depletion and exhaustion of recoverable resources is a fundamental question for the future extraction of coal and oil. Historical experience shows that peaking is a well established phenomenon in production of various natural resources. Coal and oil are no exceptions, and historical data shows that easily exploitable resources are exhausted while more challenging deposits are left for the future.
For oil, depletion can also be tied directly to the physical laws governing fluid flows in reservoirs. Understanding and predicting behaviour of individual fields, in particularly giant fields, are essential for understanding future production. Based on comprehensive databases with reserve and production data for hundreds of oilfields, typical patterns were found. Alternatively, depletion can manifest itself indirectly through various mechanisms. This has been studied for coal.
Over 60% of the global crude oil production is derived from only around 330 giant oilfields, where many of them are becoming increasingly mature. The annual decline in existing oil production has been determined to be around 6% and it is unrealistic that this will be offset by new field developments, additional discoveries or unconventional oil. This implies that the peak of the oil age is here.
For coal a similar picture emerges, where 90% of the global coal production originates from only 6 countries. Some of them, such as the USA show signs of increasing maturity and exhaustion of the recoverable amounts. However, there is a greater uncertainty about the recoverable reserves and coal production may yield a global maximum somewhere between 2030 and 2060.
This analysis shows that the global production peaks of both oil and coal can be expected comparatively soon. This has significant consequences for the global energy supply and society, economy and environment. The results of this thesis indicate that these challenges should not be taken lightly.
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LAMONT, Alexander
Alexander Lamont (on left) beside R.S.M. D.D. Farmer, V.C.
Alexander Lamont was born in West Derby, a suburb of Liverpool, in 1888. His father, Douglas Scott Lamont, had also been born in Liverpool, while his mother, Margaret Currie McLennan, was from Scotland. Alexander had two siblings, an older sister Grace and a younger brother Douglas. Douglas Snr was a 'Flour Mill Superintendent' and the family lived in Kirkdale, close to Anfield, and the docks.
In 1911 Alexander was living at home, giving his occupation as 'Shipping Clerk' with the shipping firm Marwood and Robertson. In 1909 he had joined the Liverpool Scottish Battalion, a Territorial Army unit, possibly on a part-time basis. The Battalion's dress uniform was Highland attire, including kilt and glengarry headdress. In 1914 the 10th Battalion volunteered for overseas service and on 1 November was sent to the Western Front. Alexander Lamont began the war as Lance Sergeant but was promoted to Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
In January 1917 he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 9th Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment, and returned to France. After nine months he was drafted into the County of London Yeomanry for a period of home service, spent in Ireland.
Early in 1918 Alexander Lamont married Elizabeth (Bessie) Drummond in Liverpool, setting up home at 138 Anfield Road, though he was still in active service. He was on his way overseas again from Ireland to take up a brigade staff appointment with the King's Liverpool Regiment when he travelled on RMS Leinster on 10 October 1918. He did not survive the sinking but his body was recovered. He was given a military funeral and buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery. His wife Bessie gave birth to a son on 20 December 1918 whom she named Alexander Douglas.
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package com.sun.corba.se.impl.dynamicany;

import org.omg.CORBA.Any;
import org.omg.CORBA.TypeCode;
import org.omg.CORBA.TCKind;
import org.omg.CORBA.portable.OutputStream;
//import org.omg.CORBA.ORBPackage.*;
import org.omg.CORBA.TypeCodePackage.BadKind;
import org.omg.CORBA.TypeCodePackage.Bounds;
import org.omg.CORBA.portable.InputStream;
import org.omg.DynamicAny.*;
import org.omg.DynamicAny.DynAnyPackage.TypeMismatch;
import org.omg.DynamicAny.DynAnyFactoryPackage.InconsistentTypeCode;
import java.math.BigDecimal;
import com.sun.corba.se.impl.corba.AnyImpl;

import com.sun.corba.se.spi.orb.ORB ;
import com.sun.corba.se.spi.logging.CORBALogDomains ;
import com.sun.corba.se.impl.logging.ORBUtilSystemException ;

public class DynAnyUtil
{
    static boolean isConsistentType(TypeCode typeCode) {
        int kind = typeCode.kind().value();
        return (kind != TCKind._tk_Principal &&
                kind != TCKind._tk_native &&
                kind != TCKind._tk_abstract_interface);
    }

    static boolean isConstructedDynAny(DynAny dynAny) {
        // DynFixed is constructed but not a subclass of DynAnyConstructedImpl
        //return (dynAny instanceof DynAnyConstructedImpl);
        int kind = dynAny.type().kind().value();
        return (kind == TCKind._tk_sequence ||
                kind == TCKind._tk_struct ||
                kind == TCKind._tk_array ||
                kind == TCKind._tk_union ||
                kind == TCKind._tk_enum ||
                kind == TCKind._tk_fixed ||
                kind == TCKind._tk_value ||
                kind == TCKind._tk_value_box);
    }

    static DynAny createMostDerivedDynAny(Any any, ORB orb, boolean copyValue)
        throws InconsistentTypeCode
    {
        if (any == null || ! DynAnyUtil.isConsistentType(any.type()))
            throw new InconsistentTypeCode();

        switch (any.type().kind().value()) {
            case TCKind._tk_sequence:
                return new DynSequenceImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            case TCKind._tk_struct:
                return new DynStructImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            case TCKind._tk_array:
                return new DynArrayImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            case TCKind._tk_union:
                return new DynUnionImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            case TCKind._tk_enum:
                return new DynEnumImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            case TCKind._tk_fixed:
                return new DynFixedImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            case TCKind._tk_value:
                return new DynValueImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            case TCKind._tk_value_box:
                return new DynValueBoxImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
            default:
                return new DynAnyBasicImpl(orb, any, copyValue);
        }
    }

    static DynAny createMostDerivedDynAny(TypeCode typeCode, ORB orb)
        throws InconsistentTypeCode
    {
        if (typeCode == null || ! DynAnyUtil.isConsistentType(typeCode))
            throw new InconsistentTypeCode();

        switch (typeCode.kind().value()) {
            case TCKind._tk_sequence:
                return new DynSequenceImpl(orb, typeCode);
            case TCKind._tk_struct:
                return new DynStructImpl(orb, typeCode);
            case TCKind._tk_array:
                return new DynArrayImpl(orb, typeCode);
            case TCKind._tk_union:
                return new DynUnionImpl(orb, typeCode);
            case TCKind._tk_enum:
                return new DynEnumImpl(orb, typeCode);
            case TCKind._tk_fixed:
                return new DynFixedImpl(orb, typeCode);
            case TCKind._tk_value:
                return new DynValueImpl(orb, typeCode);
            case TCKind._tk_value_box:
                return new DynValueBoxImpl(orb, typeCode);
            default:
                return new DynAnyBasicImpl(orb, typeCode);
        }
    }

    // Extracts a member value according to the given TypeCode from the given complex Any
    // (at the Anys current internal stream position, consuming the anys stream on the way)
    // and returns it wrapped into a new Any
/*
    static Any extractAnyFromAny(TypeCode memberType, Any any, ORB orb) {
        // Moved this functionality into AnyImpl because it is needed for Any.equal()
        return ((AnyImpl)any).extractAny(memberType, orb);
    }
*/

    // Extracts a member value according to the given TypeCode from the given complex Any
    // (at the Anys current internal stream position, consuming the anys stream on the way)
    // and returns it wrapped into a new Any
    static Any extractAnyFromStream(TypeCode memberType, InputStream input, ORB orb) {
        return AnyImpl.extractAnyFromStream(memberType, input, orb);
    }

    // Creates a default Any of the given type.
    static Any createDefaultAnyOfType(TypeCode typeCode, ORB orb) {
        ORBUtilSystemException wrapper = ORBUtilSystemException.get( orb,
            CORBALogDomains.RPC_PRESENTATION ) ;

        Any returnValue = orb.create_any();
        // The spec for DynAny differs from Any on initialization via type code:
        // - false for boolean
        // - zero for numeric types
        // - zero for types octet, char, and wchar
        // - the empty string for string and wstring
        // - nil for object references
        // - a type code with a TCKind value of tk_null for type codes
        // - for Any values, an Any containing a type code with a TCKind value of tk_null
        //   type and no value
        switch (typeCode.kind().value()) {
            case TCKind._tk_boolean:
                // false for boolean
                returnValue.insert_boolean(false);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_short:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_short((short)0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_ushort:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_ushort((short)0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_long:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_long(0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_ulong:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_ulong(0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_longlong:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_longlong((long)0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_ulonglong:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_ulonglong((long)0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_float:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_float((float)0.0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_double:
                // zero for numeric types
                returnValue.insert_double((double)0.0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_octet:
                // zero for types octet, char, and wchar
                returnValue.insert_octet((byte)0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_char:
                // zero for types octet, char, and wchar
                returnValue.insert_char((char)0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_wchar:
                // zero for types octet, char, and wchar
                returnValue.insert_wchar((char)0);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_string:
                // the empty string for string and wstring
                // Make sure that type code for bounded strings gets respected
                returnValue.type(typeCode);
                // Doesn't erase the type of bounded string
                returnValue.insert_string("");
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_wstring:
                // the empty string for string and wstring
                // Make sure that type code for bounded strings gets respected
                returnValue.type(typeCode);
                // Doesn't erase the type of bounded string
                returnValue.insert_wstring("");
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_objref:
                // nil for object references
                returnValue.insert_Object(null);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_TypeCode:
                // a type code with a TCKind value of tk_null for type codes
                // We can reuse the type code that's already in the any.
                returnValue.insert_TypeCode(returnValue.type());
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_any:
                // for Any values, an Any containing a type code with a TCKind value
                // of tk_null type and no value.
                // This is exactly what the default AnyImpl constructor provides.
                // _REVISIT_ Note that this inner Any is considered uninitialized.
                returnValue.insert_any(orb.create_any());
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_struct:
            case TCKind._tk_union:
            case TCKind._tk_enum:
            case TCKind._tk_sequence:
            case TCKind._tk_array:
            case TCKind._tk_except:
            case TCKind._tk_value:
            case TCKind._tk_value_box:
                // There are no default value for complex types since there is no
                // concept of a hierarchy of Anys. Only DynAnys can be arrange in
                // a hierarchy to mirror the TypeCode hierarchy.
                // See DynAnyConstructedImpl.initializeComponentsFromTypeCode()
                // on how this DynAny hierarchy is created from TypeCodes.
                returnValue.type(typeCode);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_fixed:
                returnValue.insert_fixed(new BigDecimal("0.0"), typeCode);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_native:
            case TCKind._tk_alias:
            case TCKind._tk_void:
            case TCKind._tk_Principal:
            case TCKind._tk_abstract_interface:
                returnValue.type(typeCode);
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_null:
                // Any is already initialized to null
                break;
            case TCKind._tk_longdouble:
                // Unspecified for Java
                throw wrapper.tkLongDoubleNotSupported() ;
            default:
                throw wrapper.typecodeNotSupported() ;
        }
        return returnValue;
    }
/*
    static Any setTypeOfAny(TypeCode typeCode, Any value) {
        if (value != null) {
            value.read_value(value.create_input_stream(), typeCode);
        }
        return value;
    }
*/
    static Any copy(Any inAny, ORB orb) {
        return new AnyImpl(orb, inAny);
    }

/*
    static Any copy(Any inAny, ORB orb) {
        Any outAny = null;
        if (inAny != null && orb != null) {
            outAny = orb.create_any();
            outAny.read_value(inAny.create_input_stream(), inAny.type());
            // isInitialized is set to true
        }
        return outAny;
    }
*/

    static DynAny convertToNative(DynAny dynAny, ORB orb) {
        if (dynAny instanceof DynAnyImpl) {
            return dynAny;
        } else {
            // if copy flag wasn't true we would be using our DynAny with
            // a foreign Any in it.
            try {
                return createMostDerivedDynAny(dynAny.to_any(), orb, true);
            } catch (InconsistentTypeCode ictc) {
                return null;
            }
        }
    }

    static boolean isInitialized(Any any) {
        // Returning simply the value of Any.isInitialized() is not enough.
        // The DynAny spec says that Anys containing null strings do not contain
        // a "legal value" (see ptc 99-10-07, 9.2.3.3)
        boolean isInitialized = ((AnyImpl)any).isInitialized();
        switch (any.type().kind().value()) {
            case TCKind._tk_string:
                return (isInitialized && (any.extract_string() != null));
            case TCKind._tk_wstring:
                return (isInitialized && (any.extract_wstring() != null));
        }
        return isInitialized;
    }

    // This is a convenient method to reset the current component to where it was
    // before we changed it. See DynAnyConstructedImpl.equal for use.
    static boolean set_current_component(DynAny dynAny, DynAny currentComponent) {
        if (currentComponent != null) {
            try {
                dynAny.rewind();
                do {
                    if (dynAny.current_component() == currentComponent)
                        return true;
                } while (dynAny.next());
            } catch (TypeMismatch tm) { /* impossible */ }
        }
        return false;
    }
}

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582 Heidelberg Rd Fairfield VIC 3078 hello@cofcinsurance.org.au
New Law in Victoria Makes it Compulsory to Report Child Sex Abuse
August 15, 2016 - 2 minutes read
Recently we posted an article on the 'failure to protect' legislation introduced by the Victorian State Government in 2015.
Another aspect of child protection legislation is the 'failure to disclose' offence. This new law puts a responsibility on all adults who hold a reasonable belief that child under 16 has been sexually abused by an adult, to report it to the police – unless they have a reasonable excuse for not doing so or where an exemption applies. The maximum penalty for failure to disclose is 3 years' imprisonment.
'Reasonable belief' – this refers to a conclusion that would be drawn by any reasonable person and does not require proof or evidence for the abuse. This could for instance be based on observation of a child's behaviour or from being told that abuse has occurred. It should not include unfounded or unreasonable suspicion.
'Reasonable excuse' – there are essentially two of these:
Fear for safety – such as where a person genuinely believes that they or another person may be subject to violence from reporting the abuse.
Where the information has already been disclosed – that is where a report has already been made and there is no new information to add.
'Exemptions' – there are a number of these, including:
The victim has asked for confidentiality.
The information is already publicly available.
The victim is now over 16 and has requested that it not be reported.
The information would be privileged – includes legal privilege and religious confessions.
The information is confidential – for example where a doctor is providing treatment for the victim.
It's important to note that exemptions and excuses apply for reasons of safety and not placing the victim at even greater risk than before. The regulation also applies to past cases where the victim is still under 16.
The new legislation around this has some complexities and it's important to become familiar with these. For more information, see the link below:
Victoria Justice and Regulation – failure to disclose offence
Also see our other articles on child safety on the CCI website for more information.
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Coach Al Forte to be Inducted into RBC Athletic Hall of Fame
Al Forte attended Seton Hall University where he played two years of varsity baseball until a shoulder injury ended his playing career. After the injury, he decided to focus his career path on coaching. After graduating in 1957 he came directly to Red Bank Catholic to be head football coach and head baseball coach at the age of 22.
The year before Al Forte arrived, the Casey football team had gone 0 and 9. After two rebuilding years, Coach Forte's 1959 season team went undefeated, and was the South Jersey Parochial Champion. His 1960 season team was again undefeated, was again the South Jersey Parochial Champion, finished the season ranked as the number one Catholic high school team in New Jersey and finished 8th overall in the state. The 17-game undefeated streak in '59 and '60 remains unmatched by any Casey football team since. And in 1964, Coach Forte and his Caseys won the South Jersey Parochial Championship for the third time in five years.
In addition to his winning football teams, Coach Forte's baseball teams never had a losing season during his seven years at RBC, winning 80 games and losing 30.
Coach Forte was recruited away from RBC by Monsignor Farrell High School, a new Christian Brothers school on Staten Island. The principal told Coach Forte that because the school was brand new, they did not expect to win a football game for their first three seasons. Undaunted by low expectations, in his second year Coach Forte's Farrell team was undefeated, winning the Staten Island Championship.
Coach Forte continued coaching in New Jersey and Arizona until 1992. He then left coaching to become a broker for the sale of businesses. In his retirement Coach Forte has been active in the Knights of Columbus Squires program. While he is proud of his teams' achievements over the years, Coach Forte is most proud of the fact that 150 of the young men he coached have themselves gone into coaching as a career.
He will be inducted into the RBC Athletic Hall of Fame on June 23rd at the ceremony to be held in the RBC Vincent J. Eck Student Center. Click HERE for complete information and tickets.


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151 J. Lee†, M. Lim†, J. Yoon, M. S. Kim, B. Choi, D. M. Kim, D. H. Kim, I. Park, S.-J. Choi ( †These authors equally contributed to this work) "Transparent, flexible strain sensor based on a solution-processed carbon nanotube network" ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b03184, 2017-07 PDF
150 J. Yoon§, M. Lim§, B. Choi, D. M. Kim, D. H. Kim, S. Kim*, and S.-J. Choi* ( §These authors equally contributed to this work, *co-corresponding authors) "Determination of individual contact interfaces in carbon nanotube network-based transistors" Scientific Reports, Scientific reports 7, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-05653-x, 2017-07 PDF
149 M. Jeon§, B. Choi§, J. Yoon, D. M. Kim, D. H. Kim, I. Park*, and S.-J. Choi* (§These authors equally contributed to this work, *co-corresponding authors) "Enhanced sensing of gas molecules by a 99.9% semiconducting carbon nanotube-based field-effect transistor sensor" Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 111, no. 2, p. 022102, DOI: 10.1063/1.4991970, 2017-07 PDF
148 H. Lee§, J. Kim§, J. Kim, S. K. Kim, Y. Lee, J.-Y. Kim, J. T. Jang, J. Park, S.-J. Choi, D. H. Kim, and D. M. Kim( §These authors equally contributed to this work) "Investigation of Infrared Photo-Detection Through Subgap Density-of-States in a-InGaZnO Thin-Film Transistors" IEEE Electron Device Letters, VOL. 38, NO. 5, DOI: 10.1109/LED.2017.2686844, 2017-05 PDF
147 S. Choi, J. Jang, H. Kang, J. H. Baeck, J. U. Bae, K.-S. Park, S. Y. Yoon, I. B. Kang, D. M. Kim, S.-J. Choi, Y.-S. Kim, S. Oh, and D. H. Kim "Systematic Decomposition of the Positive Bias Stress Instability in Self-Aligned Coplanar InGaZnO Thin-Film Transistors" IEEE Electron Device Letters, VOL. 38, NO. 5, DOI: 10.1109/LED.2017.2681204, 2017-05 PDF
146 J. Jang, J. Kim, S. Kim, H.-S. Mo, D. M. Kim, S.-J. Choi, B.-G. Park, D. H. Kim, J. Park "Analysis and modeling on the pH-dependent current drift of Si nanowire ion-sensitive field effect transistor (ISFET)-based biosensors" Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 17, NO. 5, pp. 3146–3150, DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2017.14037, 2017-05 PDF
145 S. Kim, J. Kim, J. Jang, H.-S. Mo, D. M. Kim, S.-J. Choi, B.-G. Park, D. H. Kim, J. Park "Sampling time and pH-dependences of SiNW ISFET-based biosensors" Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 17, NO. 5, pp. 3257-3260, DOI:10.1166/jnn.2017.14038, 2017-05 PDF
144 D. H. Kim, S. Choi, J. Jang, H. Kang, D. M. Kim, S.-J. Choi, Y.-S. Kim, S. Oh, J. H. Baeck, J. U. Bae, K.-S. Park, S. Y. Yoon, and In B. Kang "Experimental decomposition of the positive bias temperature stress-induced instability in self-aligned coplanar InGaZnO thin-film transistors and its modeling based on the multiple stretched-exponenti" Journal of the SID(Society of Information Display), Vol. 25, No.2, pp.98-107, DOI : 10.1002/jsid.531, 2017-02 PDF
143 H. Lee, J. Kim, S. Choi, S. K. Kim, J. Kim, J. Park, S.-J. Choi, D. H. Kim, D. M. Kim "Band-Bending Effect in the Characterization of Subgap Density-of-States in Amorphous TFTs Through Fully Electrical Techniques" IEEE Electron Device Letters, vol. 38, no. 2, DOI: 10.1109/LED.2016.2636301, 2017-02 PDF
141 S. K. Kim, D.-M. Geum, J.-P. Shim, C. Z. Kim, H.-J. Kim, J. D. Song, W. J. Choi, S.-J. Choi, D. H. Kim, S. Kim, D. M. Kim "Fabrication and characterization of Pt/Al2O3/Y2O3/In0.53Ga0.47As MOSFETs with low interface trap density" Applied Physics Letters, vol. 110, no. 4, DOI: 10.1063/1.4974893, 2017-01 PDF
140 J. Lee, J. Yoon, B. Choi, D. Lee, D. M. Kim, D. H. Kim, Y.-K. Choi, S.-J. Choi "Ink-jet printed semiconducting carbon nanotube ambipolar transistors and inverters with chemical doping technique using polyethyleneimine" Applied Physics Letters, vol. 109, no. 26, p. 263103, DOI: 10.1063/1.4973360, 2016-12 PDF
139 J. Kim§, H. Lee§, S. K. Kim, J. Kim, J. Park, S.-J. Choi, D. H. Kim, D. M. Kim ( §These authors equally contributed to this work) "Hybrid Open Drain Method and Fully Current- Based Characterization of Asymmetric Resistance Components in a Single MOSFET" IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, Vol. 63, no. 11, pp. 4196-4200, DOI: 10.1109/TED.2016.2607721, 2016-09 PDF
138 J. Yoon§, J. Lee§, B. Choi§, D. Lee, D. H. Kim, D. M. Kim, D.-I. Moon, M. Lim, S. Kim, S.-J. Choi ( §These authors equally contributed to this work) "Flammable carbon nanotube transistors on a nitrocellulose paper substrate for transient electronics" Nano research, DOI: 10.1007/s12274-016-1268-6, 2016-09 PDF
137 K. M. Lee, J. T. Jang, Y.-J. Baek, H. Kang, S. Choi, S.-J. Choi, D. M. Kim, C. J. Kang, T.-S. Yoon, H.-S. Mo, D. H. Kim "The γ -Fe2O3 Nanoparticle Assembly-Based Memristor Ratioed Logic and Its Optical Tuning" IEEE Electron Device Letters, Vol. 37, no. 8, pp. 986-989, DOI: 10.1109/LED.2016.2582523 , 2016-08 PDF
136 H. M. Choi, D. J. Shin, J. H. Lee, H.-S. Mo, T. J. Park, B.-G. Park, D. M. Kim, S.-J. Choi, D. H. Kim, J. Park "The Analysis of Characteristics in Dry and Wet Environments of Silicon Nanowire-Biosensor" Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 4901–4905, DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2016.12247, 2016-05 PDF
135 J. Yoon, B. Choi, S. Choi, J. Lee, J. Lee, M. Jeon, Y Lee, J. Han, J. Lee, D. M. Kim, D. H. Kim, S. Kim, S.-J. Choi "Evaluation of interface trap densities and quantum capacitance in carbon nanotube network thin-film transistors" Nanotechnology, vol. 27, no. 29, p. 295704, DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/27/29/295704, 2016-06 PDF
134 S. K. Kim, J. Lee, D.-M. Geum, M.-S. Park, W. J. Choi, S.-J. Choi, D. H. Kim, S. Kim*, D. M. Kim* (*co-corresponding authors) "Fully Subthreshold Current-Based Characterization of Interface Traps and Surface Potential in III-V-on-Insulator MOSFETs" Solid-State Electronics, vol. 122, pp. 8-12, DOI: 10.1016/j.sse.2016.04.011, 2016-04 PDF
133 S. Choi, H. Kim, C. Jo, H.-S. Kim, S.-J. Choi, D. M. Kim, J. Park, D. H. Kim "The Effect of Gate and Drain Fields on the Competition Between Donor-Like State Creation and Local Electron Trapping in In–Ga–Zn–O Thin Film Transistors Under Current Stress" IEEE Electron Device Letters, vol. 36, no. 12, pp. 1336-1339, 2015-12 PDF
132 B. Choi, D. Lee, J.-H. Ahn, J. Yoon, J. Lee, M. Jeon, D. M. Kim, D. H. Kim , I. Park, Y.-K. Choi, and S.-J Choi "Investigation of optimal hydrogen sensing performance in semiconducting carbon nanotube network transistors with palladium electrodes" Applied Physics Letters, vol. 107, p. 193108, 2015-11 PDF


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The constitution provides for freedom of expression, including for the press, and the government generally respected this right. An independent press and a functioning democratic political system combined to promote freedom of expression. Independent media were active and expressed a wide variety of views without significant restriction.
Libel/Slander Laws: The law criminalizes both negligent and intentional libel, with a penalty of six months' imprisonment for the former and two years for the latter. The government did not make use of criminal libel laws during the year.
The government did not restrict access to the internet or censor online content, and there were no credible reports that the government monitored private online communications without appropriate legal authorization.
The International Telecommunication Union estimated that 85 percent of the population used the internet in 2017.
There were no government restrictions on academic freedom or cultural events.
The constitution provides for the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, and the government generally respected these rights.
The constitution provides for freedom of internal movement, foreign travel, emigration, and repatriation, and the government generally respected these rights. The government generally cooperated with UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations in assisting refugees and asylum seekers.
Abuse of Migrants, Refugees, and Stateless Persons: Migrants accused police and immigration officers of excessive force and warrantless searches, as well as frequent solicitations of bribes by immigration officials (see sections 1.d., 1.f.). Widespread bias against migrants, particularly those of Haitian descent, was reported.
Refoulement: The government had an agreement with the government of Cuba to expedite removal of Cuban detainees. The announced intent of the agreement was to reduce the amount of time Cuban migrants spent in detention; however, concerns persisted that it also allowed for information sharing that heightened the risk of oppression of detainees and their families.
Access to Asylum: The law does not provide protection for asylum seekers, and the government has not established a system for providing protection to refugees. Access to asylum in the country is informal, with no normative legal framework under which the legal protections and practical safeguards could be implemented. The lack of refugee legislation or a formal policy complicated UNHCR's work to identify and assist asylum seekers and refugees.
Throughout the year the government worked to develop formal asylum procedures to enhance the processing of asylum seekers and refugees. According to the government, trained individuals screened applicants for asylum and referred them to the Department of Immigration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further review. Government procedure requires that the ministry forward approved applications to the cabinet for a final decision on granting or denying asylum.
Authorities did not systematically involve UNHCR in asylum proceedings, but they sought UNHCR's advice on specific cases during the year and granted UNHCR greatly improved access to interview detained asylum seekers awaiting deportation.
The government did not effectively implement laws and policies to provide certain habitual residents the opportunity to gain nationality in a timely manner and on a nondiscriminatory basis. Children born in the country to non-Bahamian parents, to an unwed Bahamian father and a non-Bahamian mother, or outside the country to a Bahamian mother and a non-Bahamian father do not acquire citizenship at birth.
Under the constitution, Bahamian-born persons of foreign heritage must apply for citizenship during a 12-month window following their 18th birthday, sometimes waiting many years for a government response. The narrow window for application, difficult document requirements, and long waiting times left multiple generations, primarily Haitians due to their preponderance among the irregular migration population, without a confirmed nationality. During the year the government implemented a new policy allowing individuals who missed the 12-month window to gain legal permanent resident status with the right to work.
There were no reliable estimates of the number of persons without a confirmed nationality; one NGO estimated there were 30,000 to 40,000. The government asserted a number of "stateless" individuals had a legitimate claim to Haitian citizenship but refused to pursue it due to fear of deportation or loss of future claim to Bahamian citizenship. Such persons often faced waiting periods of several years for the government to decide on their nationality applications and, as a result, lacked proper documentation to secure employment, housing, and other public services.
Individuals born in the country to non-Bahamian parents were eligible to apply for "Belonger" status that entitled them to work and have access to public high school-level education and a fee-for-service health-care insurance program. Belonger permits were readily available. Authorities allowed individuals born in the country to non-Bahamian parents to pay the tuition rate for Bahamian students when enrolled in college and while waiting for their request for citizenship to be processed. The lack of a passport prohibits students from accessing higher education outside the country. In 2017 the government repealed its policy of barring children without legal status from government schools. Community activists alleged some schools continued to discriminate, claiming to be full so as not to admit children of Haitian descent.
In August media reported that a Bahamian child born to a Bahamian-born mother of Haitian descent was unable to obtain a passport to travel out of the country for medical treatment. Because the child's mother was not a naturalized Bahamian citizen at the time of her birth, and her mother was not married at the time to her Bahamian father, the child was not granted Bahamian citizenship at birth. The government subsequently issued the child a Certificate of Identity that permitted her travel, listing her nationality as Haitian, despite being two generations removed from birth in Haiti.


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The Paris Secret
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan
"Lester's magnetic characters, lyrical writing, and extensive historical research breathe life into this riveting tale. This is a stunner." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
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by Natasha Lester
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Genre: Romance / Fiction / Romance / Historical / 20th Century
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan comes an unforgettable historical novel about a secret collection of Dior gowns that ties back to the first female pilots of WWII and a heartbreaking story of love and sacrifice.
England, 1939: The Penrose sisters couldn't be more different. Skye is a daring and brash pilot, and Liberty the one to defy her at every turn. Even if women aren't allowed in the Royal Air Force, Skye is determined to help the war effort. She's thrilled when it reunites her with her childhood soulmate, Nicholas. She's less thrilled to learn Nicholas is now engaged to an enigmatic Frenchwoman named Margaux Jourdan.
Paris, 1947: Designer Christian Dior unveils his glamorous first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance Miss Dior in tribute to his beloved sister Catherine, who forged a friendship with Skye and Margaux through her work with the French Resistance.
Present Day: Fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery of their origin, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother.
Meet The Author: Natasha Lester
Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive for L'Oreal before penning the New York Times and internationally bestselling novel The Paris Orphan. She is also the author of the USA Today bestseller The Paris Seamstress. When she's not writing, she loves collecting vintage fashion, traveling, reading, practicing yoga and playing with her three children. Natasha lives in Perth, Western Australia.
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"This meticulously researched novel is about the lengths people will go to protect one another, and a love that lasts a lifetime. The Paris Secret is a tear-jerker, so stock up on tissues, sit in a quiet corner and don't move until you've finished this extraordinary book."—Marie Claire
A "sweeping family saga written in elegant, evocative prose that is as carefully stitched together as a couture gown. Meticulous attention to period details, impeccable plotting, and rich characterization will delight fans of Kate Morton or anyone in need of a gorgeously wrought ... tale of love, loss, courage, and compassion."—Booklist, starred review
"Lester's magnetic characters, lyrical writing, and extensive historical research breathe life into this riveting tale. This is a stunner."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A stirring portrait of a daring and courageous group of women willing to risk it all in a time of war, The Paris Secret is historical fiction at its best. A beautiful love story coupled with an intricate mystery, richly detailed and impeccably researched history, and an homage to the strength of the human spirit makes this a poignant and powerful read. Natasha Lester has done it again!"—Chanel Cleeton, NewYork Times & USA Today bestselling author of The Last Trainto Key West
"Lester is a master storyteller. In only the way Lester can do it, these seemingly unlinked stories come together in a gorgeously satisfying way that will have you wiping tears from your face in the final pages."—The Daily Telegraph on The Paris Secret
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"What could be better than flight and fashion, desire and Dior? Natasha Lester masterfully stitches together the stunning fabric of four women's lives into a heartbreaker of a novel that will keep you up late into the night." —Kerri Maher, author of The Kennedy Debutante and The Girl In White Gloves
"Sweeping romances, daring wartime exploits, and haute couture combine in this thrilling tale of love, loss and mystery during the Second World War. In Margaux, Skye and Liberty, Natasha Lester showcases the unforgettable strength of women who served in England and France, bringing to life the voices of those lost in the fog of war. And the fashion... need I say more?"—Bryn Turnbull, author of The Woman Before Wallis
"Sweeping and heartbreaking, Natasha Lester's The Paris Secret tells a story of fearless women, their unrelenting bravery in the face of war, and the endurance of love against all odds. Brimming with long-held secrets, engrossing characters, and rich historical detail, this is a riveting read."—Kristin Beck, author of Courage, My Love
"Natasha Lester's writing is wholly and intimately transportive. Every time I opened the book, I fell into the world contained within its pages, and I didn't want to leave. The Paris Secret is a dazzling marvel of storytelling, a perfect blend of action, history, and emotional depth. Unforgettable."—Erika Robuck, bestselling author of Hemingway's Girl
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"Captivating characters. Breathtaking, emotional relationships... a dream novel worthy of a Dior tag and definitely one for your collection!"
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Chocolate City artiste Ice Prince Zamani has released some new photos for an editorial for UA Images, shot by Shay Akinlade and styled by Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky Signatures Styling.
The shoot was done with a theme of 'music meets fashion' in mind to create an urban look.
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Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 Highlights Upcoming Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Releases
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Nintendo showed off a games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems during its Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 broadcast today, including a new game in the Mario Party series, an action-adventure RPG IP for Nintendo 3DS, a sequel to Nintendo eShop hit BOXBOY! and the launch of Rhythm Heaven Megamix. Here's a quick recap of just a few of today's highlights.
Pokemon GO Plus: The Pokemon GO Plus accessory can connect via Bluetooth Low Energy technology with any smartphone that has the Pokemon GO application installed, and provides an easy way to catch Pokemon and collect items (accessory must be in proximity of smartphone). Once the accessory is synced with a smartphone, Pokemon GO Plus notifies the player about events in the game, such as the appearance of a Pokémon nearby, using an LED display and vibration. Players can catch Pokemon or collect items by pressing the button on the Pokemon GO Plus without looking at their smartphone. Pokemon GO Plus will launch in late July in North America, and is currently available for pre-order at select retailers at a suggested price of $34.99.
Ever Oasis: This action-adventure RPG for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems contains puzzle-filled dungeons, real-time battles, exploration and treasure hunting. Players use the oasis as their base, which they can expand as they play, and gain affinity with characters called Seedlings, who are themed after plant seeds, as well as a variety of other characters who live in the desert. Players can form strategic parties with any of their allied characters, using allies' weapons and skills to battle enemies and solve dungeon puzzles. Ever Oasis is scheduled to launch in 2017.
Mario Party Star Rush: This new Mario Party game for Nintendo 3DS takes the fan-favorite series in new directions to make it more fast-paced and portable friendly. The main mode, "Toad Scramble," uses a new open style of map that allows up to four players to move around freely instead of traditional linear space movements. Also, because the four players roll dice at the same time, players no longer have to wait for others to finish their turns. Players pick different-colored Toad characters to navigate the game map, and familiar characters from the Super Mario series are scattered all over the map. As players encounter these characters, they will help the player throughout the game.
Mario Party Star Rush launches on Nov. 4, alongside new amiibo figures in the Super Mario series (sold separately). The lineup includes Daisy, Waluigi and Boo, who make their amiibo figure debut, and the Boo figure even glows in the dark. New Wario, Rosalina, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong figures will also launch. Each of these figures will be compatible with Mario Party Star Rush.
Paper Mario: Color Splash: In this new Paper Mario game, the story begins as Mario and friends arrive on Prism Island and need to solve the mystery surrounding Toad characters that have lost their color. Mario and his new partner Huey join forces to learn more about what is happening on Prism Island, and also to collect missing Paint Stars. In a first for the series, The Koopalings make their Paper Mario debut in the game, and players can use the Wii U GamePad controller to "cut" sections of the landscape to help Mario solve puzzles. The game launches Oct. 7.
Rhythm Heaven Megamix: The game offers more than 100 rhythm games, 30 of which are new to the series. An additional 70 have been selected from previous games in the series, including the original Game Boy Advance title, which was never released in North America. The game also features a continuous story for the first time in the history of the series. Players view the action on the top screen, and on the bottom screen they will receive feedback on how well they are matching the beat of the music as they play. The game also offers StreetPass features and a multiplayer mode for up to four players. This Nintendo eShop exclusive game launches … right now! Go find it, as well as two new Nintendo 3DS themes and a free demo in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS, or purchase the game at http://e3.nintendo.com/games/rhythm-heaven-megamix-3ds.
BOXBOXBOY!: This sequel to the BOXBOY! game for Nintendo 3DS features the ability to create two sets of boxes, which means players will be challenged by new kinds of puzzles. The game picks up right where the original left off, but can be enjoyed even by people who missed the first one. The Nintendo eShop exclusive game launches June 30. To celebrate the upcoming launch, the original game is available at a discounted price in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. Between now and June 21 at 8:59 a.m. PT, the original game will be available for $2.99, a 40 percent savings off the regular price, with My Nintendo members getting an additional 10 percent off the discounted price.
YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls: The next big entries in the YO-KAI WATCH series for Nintendo 3DS arrive on Sept. 30. Players will embark on a new adventure across Springdale and through time, with more than 350 new and returning Yo-kai to discover and befriend. Teaming up with the heroic cat Hovernyan, players will travel back in time to 60 years ago and witness the origin of the Yo-kai Watch. Up to four players with their own systems and games can team up in an action-packed co-op mode to earn rewards that can be used in the single-player adventure.
Monster Hunter Generations: Starting June 30, a special demo will be available for all prospective hunters to download on Nintendo eShop. This special demo features single-player gameplay in addition to local and online co-op. Select ambassadors will receive two early access codes for the special demo before it's made available to everyone. Additionally, those with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate save data on their systems will receive a bonus item pack that includes an exclusive Felyne armor set, potions, in-game money and more to help dive right into the hunt.
DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past: This Nintendo 3DS remake of the classic turn-based game involves a young boy who sets off with his friends on a journey to restore the world to its former glory and save the present by mending lands that were sealed in the past. In addition to updated graphics and an entirely new localization, the game does away with random enemy encounters to bring the player deeper into the game world. Players can also collect and share Traveler's Tablets via the StreetPass feature, granting access to special dungeons offering unique rewards. The game launches Sept. 16.
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The bill for translator services at Cambridge hospitals has been revealed – along with the top 16 languages from the more than 350 spoken by patients.
Under-pressure Cambridge University Hospitals Trust spent a total of £93,000 on translation services which has been broken down to £58,000 for general translations, £24,600 and £2,000 for telephone translators and £8,000 for deaf/blind translations in 2015/16.
In 2014/15, a total of £104,000 was spent, £103,000 in 2013/2014 and £86,700 in 2012/13, latest figures obtained using freedom of information law have revealed.
The Trust, which covers Addenbrooke's and the Rosie maternity hospital, also revealed the languages that were most in need of translation.
The data comes after it was revealed the hospitals dumped £50,000 of food a year.
Top of the list was Polish - with translators called in 100 times. In second place was Romanian at 38, followed by Lithuanian at 30.
Joint fourth was British sign language and Korean at 23.
Fifth was Portuguese at 22, and Cantonese - at 13 - was sixth.
In seventh spot was Arabic at 12, then Turkish at 10 calls for translation services followed by Slovak at nine.
Tenth place was Hungarian at 8 call outs, followed by Bengali and Russian - each having been required seven times.
Twelfth spot was Nepali and Italian at six each, then Albanian at five.
The total number of languages that needed translation was 363.
A Cambridge University Hospitals spokesman said: "Cambridge University Hospitals has contracts in place with companies that provide interpreting services for both foreign languages and sign language.


Every morning, on his way to the office inside his new Pacific Palisades home, songwriter Matthew Gerrard strides past his gleaming "Hall of Guitars." The colorful array neatly illustrates the way L.A. designer Jeff Andrews—decorator to talents like Ryan Seacrest, Michael C. Hall, and even a Kardashian or two—goes about creating inspiring homes for creative people.
"I think there should be something interesting to see everywhere you look," Andrews says. "The creative process needs energy and visual interest just as much as a home needs function and livability." And what could be more inspiring for the songwriter/producer of music for hits like Hannah Montana and High School Musical than passing the sleek tools of his trade on his way to work every day? "I'll just grab one of the guitars off the wall, depending on my mood, and go into my office," says Matthew. And then—magic happens.
Actually, thanks to Andrews, magic happens everywhere here.
Matthew's partner in music and in life, singer Ashley Saunig, first contacted the designer after she compiled a list of the couple's furnishings suitable for the elegant new house they'd just purchased. "There was nothing! Jeff had a blank slate!" Ashley laughs.
Interior designer Jeff Andrews, Jeff Andrews-Design, 354 W. Ave. 42, Los Angeles, CA 90065; 323/227-9777, www.jeffandrews-design.com.
Wallpaper ("Malabar"/Sage, Pale Blue #66/1005, by Cole and Son): Lee Jofa, 800/453-3563, www.leejofa.com.
Area rug ("Madison Square," dull silk #TPQEPHUG00PAN): Tai Ping, 800/666-4884, www.taipingcarpets.com.
Dining table (custom pedestal base table): Dos Gallos, 323/851-9117, www.dosgallos.com.
Dining chairs ("Loop-Back Chairs" #2004-206A): Councill Furniture, 336/859-2155, www.councill.com.
Chair fabric ("Galaxy"/Andromede #850005-01): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Chandelier ("Metropolitan White Porcelain Chandelier" #ME-N950127): Lighting Showroom.com, 888/488-0885, www.lightingshowroom.com.
Window seat cushion ("Highlands"/Green, Gray #2331/02, colorway discontinued): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, www.rosetarlow.com.
Natural linen pillow ("Liaigre Linen"/Brousse #10001/01, discontinued): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900, www.hollyhunt.com.
Sage pillow ("Eternity"/Sage #1476): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, www.pindler.com.
Teal pillow ("Silk Velvet"/Teal #JW5118, by Jasper, discontinued): Michael Smith Inc., 310/315-3028, www.michaelsmithinc.com. Available through Thomas Lavin, 310/278-2456, www.thomaslavin.com.
Pair of 1950s bronze cranes (vintage): 1st Leap Inc., 310/289-0002, www.1stleapinc.com.
Shades ("Panama" #9213, Woven Woods & Grass Weaves Collection): Fashion Tech, 800/444-8822, www.fashiontech.com.
Chairs get new life with fronts and seats in a Lee Jofa paisley complemented by a lively stripe. Kravet sheers dress the paned doors. The rug is from The Rug Company.
Wall paint ("Bone" #15, estate emulsion): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, www.farrow-ball.com.
Area rug ("Tracery," by Kelly Wearstler): The Rug Co., 323/653-0303, www.therugcompany.info.
Settee ("Peter Hvidt daybed," Denmark, mid-century): Rumba, 310/392-3103, www.rumbastyle.com.
Pair of upholstered chairs (custom): Jeff Andrews-Design, 323/227-9777, www.jeffandrews-design.com.
Fabric on chair backs ("York Weave"/Lagoon #2339-GWF, by Groundworks, discontinued); fabric on chair fronts ("Italian Paisley"/Gray #2007158.11): Lee Jofa, 800/453-3563, www.leejofa.com.
Blue pillow fabric ("Brigadoon"/Lowe #92525-01): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068. Blue/green pillow fabric ("Beach Days"/Glacier #27120.15): Kravet, 888/457-2838, www.kravet.com.
Side table between chairs ("Priscilla Side Table"): Oly, 775/336-2100, www.olystudio.com.
Moroccan mirror (vintage): J.F. Chen, 310/559-2436, www.jfchen.com.
Abstract painting (by Angela Dickerson-Lee): Bonita Interiors, 626/975-2714, www.bonitainteriors.com.
Wooden hall chair (vintage): Jefferson West Inc., 310/558-3031, www.jeffersonwest.com.
"Tulip" floor lamp (vintage): Filament Lighting, 888/926-5007, www.filamentlighting.com.
Sheer drapery ("Lorenzo"/Fern #8595.30): Kravet, 888/457-2838, www.kravet.com.
Fabrication (custom): Fine Draperies, 818/989-5567, www.finedrapes.com.
Songwriter Matthew Gerrard's guitar collection lines the wall on the way to his home office.
A huge mirror behind a sofa from A. Rudin expands the space, while elegant bisque-colored walls happily partner the vintage pottery on the mantel and the pair of sleek lamps from Blackman Cruz. A Kelly Wearstler rug from The Rug Company and pillows in a modern suzani from Donghia add shots of youth.
Wall paint ("Mouse's Back" #40, estate emulsion): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, www.farrow-ball.com.
Area rug ("Marquetry" #LA4399-SAM, by Kelly Wearstler): The Rug Co., 323/653-0303, www.therugcompany.info.
Sofa (#2808): A. Rudin, 310/659-2388, www.arudin.com.
Sofa fabric ("Couture Library Cloth"/Tobacco #N.4-9692.03): Glant Textiles, 800/884-5268, www.glant.com.
Throw pillows ("Suzani"/Green Envy #10128-04): Donghia, 914/662-2377, www.donghia.com.
Bolster pillow ("Ponti" #7502-02, by Rubelli): Bergamo Fabrics, 914/665-0800, www.bergamofabrics.com.
Pair of cocktail tables ("Pace Table" with marble top): Lawson-Fenning, 323/934-0048, www.lawsonfenning.com.
Sculpture on cocktail table ("Leaping Buck" modernist bronze sculpture by Hattakikosol Somchai): Pasadena Antique Center, 626/449-7706, www.pasadenaantiquecenter.com.
Mirror (custom design by Jeff Andrews-Design): fabricated by Charlton Cabinets, 626/795-0005, www.charltoncabinets.com.
Pair of console tables (custom design by Jeff Andrews-Design): fabricated by Charlton Cabinets, 626/795-0005, www.charltoncabinets.com.
Pair of console lamps: Blackman Cruz, 323/466-8600, www.blackmancruz.com. Tree sculpture: Fat Chance, 323/930-1960, www.fatchancemodern.com.
Pair of stools under consoles (Ottoman #400): A. Rudin, 310/659-2388, www.arudin.com.
Stool fabric ("Sophistication"/Wheatgrass #1095/06): Classic Cloth, 785/434-7200, www.classicclothfabrics.com.
Drapery fabric ("Kimono"/Moegi Green #10089-04): Donghia, 914/662-2377, www.donghia.com.
A cat sculpture fit for a pharaoh sits below the marble mantel. The curvaceous fire screen is designed by Jeff Andrews.
Art above mantel (vintage, abstract): The Collection Los Angeles, 310/855-0111, www.thecollectionlosangeles.1stdibs.com.
Ceramic vases on mantel (vintage): Retro Gallery, 323/936-5261, www.retroglass.com.
Fire screen (custom): Jeff Andrews-Design, 323/227-9777, www.jeffandrews-design.com.
A vintage brass lamp warms this corner of the living room. The inviting lounge chair is from Baker.
Lounge chair ("Sorbonne Chair" #6309): Baker, 800/592-2537, www.bakerfurniture.com.
Ottoman (custom): Jeff Andrews-Design, 323/227-9777, www.jeffandrews-design.com.
Lounge-chair and ottoman fabric ("Mohair"/Ashwood #6100-0001): Opuzen Design, 323/549-3489, www.opuzen.com.
Side table ("Round End Table" #3457): Baker, 800/592-2537, www.bakerfurniture.com.
Brass lamp (vintage): City-Review, 310/652-8887, www.cityreviewla.com.
Wood paneling and furniture warms the library. A bamboo chandelier and armchairs pair well with the curious peacock desk lamp.
Desk (French, 1940s): Gray Morell, 310/657-2200, www.graymorell.com.
Desk chair ("Hepplewhite Arm Chair" #4967-X): Karges Furniture, 800/252-7437, www.karges.com.
Brass peacock desk lamp (vintage): Orange, 323/782-6898, www.orangefurniture.com.
Chandelier (metal, faux bamboo, vintage): The Collection Los Angeles, 310/855-0111, www.thecollectionlosangeles.1stdibs.com.
Pair of bamboo armchairs (vintage): Rubbish Interiors Inc., 323/661-5575, www.rubbishinteriors.com.
Framed acrylic painting on paper (by Angela Dickerson-Lee): Bonita Interiors, 626/975-2714, www.bonita-interiors.com.
Drapery fabric ("Phoebe"/Ecru): The Silk Trading Co., 323/954-9280, www.silktrading.com.
Colorful vintage paintings put an edgy thrift-shop spin on the traditional wood-paneled library. Matching vintage chairs are covered in velvet from Bergamo.
Fabric ("San Babila" #22047-04, by Rubelli): Bergamo Fabrics, 914/665-0800, www.bergamofabarics.com.
Faux bamboo table (vintage): Jefferson West Inc., 310/558-3031, www.jeffersonwest.com.
Table lamp (vintage): Filament Lighting, 888/926-5007, www.filamentlighting.com.
Ottoman fabric (#14743.2424): Kravet, 888/457-2838, www.kravet.com.
Pair of portraits (vintage): Pasadena Antique Center, 626/449-7706, www.pasadenaantiquecenter.com.
The vintage pendant lights were reclaimed from an old Range Rover factory in France. The table is from Oly Studio.
Wall paint ("Adagio," flat #1593): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, www.benjaminmoore.com.
Area rug ("Cobra," by Neisha Crosland): The Rug Co., 323/653-0303, www.therugcompany.info.
Dining table ("Luca Dining Table" with white granite top): Oly, 775/336-2100, www.olystudio.com.
Curved bowl ("Piata Piega Folded Plate"/Marbled Ivory): TableArt, 323/653-8278, www.tableartonline.com.
Chair fabric ("Ravenswood"/Matterhorn #910077-05, discontinued): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Ceiling fixture (vintage, enamel factory shade): Ann-Morris Antiques, 212/755-3308, www.annmorrisantiques.com.
Drapery ("Venecia"/Sage, by Christopher Farr Cloth): Holland & Sherry, 212/355-6241, www.hollandandsherry.com.
The recently built home has an aristocratic "been here forever" feel.
A sun-soaked terrace includes a beautiful fireplace, inviting nighttime entertainment outdoors. Stately topiaries add organic dimension to the seating area. The unique wooden table is from Bo Tree.
Outdoor furniture (Catalina Collection); lanterns: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, www.restorationhardware.com.
Green garden stools: Inner Gardens, 310/838-8378, www.innergardens.com.
Pots; ceramic dog; driftwood planter: Rolling Greens Nursery, 323/934-4500, www.rollinggreensnursery.com.
Fabric for pillows, chair and chaise cushions ("Pacifica"/Java #P8029): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, www.pindler.com.
Seat cushion and settee fabric ("Sunbrella Linen Tweed" #4654): Sunbrella, 336/221-2211, www.sunbrella.com.
Fire screen doors (custom): Jeff Andrews-Design, 323/227-9777, www.jeffandrews-design.com.
Burly teak table: Bo Tree, 323/441-8950, www.botreesource.com.
A vintage patio set from Downtown graces the patio.
Patio set (vintage); Downtown, 310/652-7461, www.downtown20.net.
Patio cushions ("Skyline"/Aquarius #425-01-029-61-02): Janus et Cie, 310/652-7090, www.janusetcie.com.
Matthew Gerrard and Ashley Saunig relax on their porch swing.
Swing (Tuscan-style porch swing, 65-inches/gloss white paint): Porch Swings, 866/579-5182, www.porchswings.com.
Swing fabric ("Sunbrella Linen Tweed" #4654): Sunbrella, 336/221-2211, www.sunbrella.com.
Pillow fabric ("Pacifica"/Java #P8029): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, www.pindler.com.
Green garden stool: Inner Gardens, 310/838-8378, www.innergardens.com.
A soothing palette of grays and blues brings peace and quiet to the family room. Pillow fabrics from Raoul Textiles and Jasper add textural interest to the sofa.
Area rug ("Veracruz"/Dapple #8912, sisal): Westwood Carpets, 310/273-6400, www.westwoodcarpets.com.
Sofa (#2688): A. Rudin, 310/659-2388, www.arudin.com.
Sofa fabric ("Linton Plain"/China Blue #J0575.600, by GP&J Baker): Lee Jofa, 800/453-3563, www.leejofa.com.
Patterned pillow fabric ("Timur"/Blue #JW7202, by Jasper): Michael S Smith Inc., 310/315-3028, www.michaelsmithinc.com.
Brown pillow fabric ("Hideko"/Cardamon #208N23): Raoul Textiles, 805/965-1694, www.raoultextiles.com. Sofa throw: Hermès, 800/441-4488, www.hermes.com.
Cocktail tables ("Eartha Side Table"): Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, www.mgbwhome.com.
Side chair (vintage): Thomas Lavin, 310/278-2456, www.thomaslavin.com.
Chair fabric ("Mohair"/Charcoal #6100-0008): Opuzen Design, 323/549-3489, www.opuzen.com.
Pair of chairs ("Chino Chair"): Lawson-Fenning, 323/934-0048, www.lawsonfenning.com.
Chair fabric ("Bora Bora"/Sand #2405-021, discontinued): Mokum Textiles, 866/523-4437, www.mokumtextiles.com.
Art (Soliqoui 17 &18, by Luc Leestemaker): Kevin Barry Fine Art Assoc., 323/951-1860, www.kevinbarryfineart.com.
Side tables from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams are pushed together to anchor the space and create one large coffee table.
A dark-stained walnut island stands out against white painted cabinets. Whimsical stools add modern snap and harmonize with the wood countertop.
Counter stools (hand-turned walnut, by Bottega Montana): Twentieth—Art and Design, 323/904-1200, www.twentieth.net.
Ceiling fixtures (vintage, enamel factory shades): Ann-Morris Antiques, 212/755-3308, www.annmorrisantiques.com.
Roman shade fabric ("La Fiorentina"/Grey #2430-GWF-611, by Groundworks): Lee Jofa, 800/453-3563, www.leejofa.com.
Pair of ribbed ceramic urns for topiaries: Baker, 800/592-2537, www.bakerfurniture.com.
Vibrant wallpaper in the powder rooms commands attention. An elegant chandelier from Revival Antiques lights the space.
Wallpaper ("Pheasant"/Red #7900-004): Twigs, 800/824-4204, www.twigsfabricsandwallpaper.com.
Chandelier: Revival Antiques, 626/405-0024, www.revivalantiques.com.
Painting (vintage): TL Gurley Antiques, 626/432-4811, www.gurleyantiques.com.
Side table ("Priscilla Side table"): Oly, 775/336-2100, www.olystudio.com.
Console table (custom design by Jeff Andrews-Design): fabricated by Charlton Cabinets, 626/795-0005, www.charltoncabinets.com.
Driftwood sculpture on console: Studio 111, 760/323-5104, www.studio111.1stdibs.com.
Pair of decorative metal chairs with cushions (vintage): Downtown, 310/652-7461, www.downtown20.net.
Roman shade fabric ("Lorenzo"/Fern #8595.30): Kravet, 888/457-2838, www.kravet.com.
Fabrication: Fine Draperies, 818/989-5567, www.finedrapes.com.
Chandelier ("Lumiere," custom): Jean De Merry, 877/336-3779, www.jeandemerry.com.
Long wooden bench (vintage): Lawson-Fenning, 323/934-0048, www.lawsonfenning.com.
Throw pillow on bench: Anthropologie, 800/309-2500, www.anthropologie.com.
Starbursts above the bed add a dose of playfulness to the guest bedroom. A velvet bench, plush pillows, and a heavenly mohair throw contribute to the home's soothing palette.
Wall paint ("Woodstock Tan", flat #HC-20): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, www.benjaminmoore.com.
Bedside table ("Lien Table" #9159, by Laura Kirar): Baker, 800/592-2537, www.bakerfurniture.com.
Pineapple lamp (vintage): Modern Zoo, 310/721-3037, www.themodernzoo.com. Pair of ceramic vases (beige with blue, vintage): Retro Gallery, 323/936-5261, www.retroglass.com.
Bed ("Vienna Bed" #9123-05): Baker, 800/592-2537, www. bakerfurniture.com.
Bedding (Hotel Collection, Ivory): Bloomingdales, www.bloomingdales.com.
Pillow fabric, solid color ("Luna"/Blue Grass #3206/07): Jim Thompson Fabrics, 800/262-0336, www.jimthompsonfabrics.com.
Patterned pillow fabric ("Pattaya Plush"/Tidal Pool #5052/04): Pollack, 212/627-7766, www.pollackassociates.com.
Mohair throw (celadon): Susan Chalom, 212/486-9207, www.susanchalom.com. Starburst sculptures: Plantation, 323/930-5674, www.plantationdesign.com.
Bench (Bellagio steel): Stansbury Collection, 310/849-4402, www.stansburycollection.com.
Embroidered chair (custom, "Dapha Hunt Host Chair" #1213757949): Baker, 800/592-2537, www.bakerfurniture.com.
Drapery ("Limoges"/Topaz #1115/02): Classic Cloth, 785/434-7200, www.classicclothfabrics.com.
Shades ("Panama" #9513, Woven Woods & Grass Weaves Collection): Fashion Tech, 800/444-8822, www.fashiontech.com.
Color is the name of the game in this festive playroom. A painting by Chase Langford sets the stage for bold emerald walls, funky vintage lamps, and a tangerine mohair throw. A unique wooden chair doubles as a piece of artwork itself.
Wall paint ("Calke Green" #34, estate emulsion): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, www.farrow-ball.com.
Seagrass area rug ("Veracruz"/Dapple, Westwood Sisal): Westwood Carpets, 310/273-6400, www.westwoodcarpets.com.
Sofa bed ("Avery Queen Sleeper," discontinued): Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, www.mgbwhome.com.
Sofa fabric ("Tivoli"/Teck #4486-83, by Manuel Canovas): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, www.cowtan.com.
Sculptural wood chair ("The Strata Chair"/Natural #STEW001): Twentieth, 323/904-1200, www.twentieth.net.
Pair of mosaic insert side tables (vintage): Galerie Sommerlath, 310/838-0102, www.french50s60s.com.
Pair of Italian ceramic lamps (vintage): Downtown, 310/652-7461, www.downtown20.net.
Green pillow fabric ("Toddy"/Lawn, made to order); yellow pillow fabric ("Boylston"/Citrin, made to order): The Silk Trading Co., 323/954-9280, www.silktrading.com.
Art (Botswana III, oil on canvas, by Chase Langford): Chase Langford, 310/780-4475, www.chaselangford.com.
Round mirror cocktail table: Fat Chance, 323/930-1960, www.fatchancemodern.com.
Danish walnut armchair: Dana John, 323/965-0400, www. danajohn.1stdibs.com. Gold-leaf side table ("Ellittico Chrome Table"): Philip Nimmo Ironworks, 323/653-1209, www.philipnimmoironworks.com.
Mohair throw (orange): Susan Chalom, 212/486-9207, www.susanchalom.com.
Shades ("Kota" #9451, Woven Woods & Grass Weaves Collection): Fashion Tech, 800/444-8822, www.fashiontech.com.
Walls covered in a combed wallpaper from Keith McCoy & Associates and a Brutalist metal wall sculpture over the bed have a retro feel, while curtains from Lee Jofa and a rug from The Rug Company create a 21st-century vibe.
Area rug ("Moses"/Ice, by Suzanne Sharp): The Rug Co., 323/653-0303, www.therugcompany.info.
Wallpaper ("Reeds"/Reef, combed paper by SJW Studios Inc.): through Keith McCoy & Assoc., 310/657-7150.
Bed ("Barbara Barry Caned Queen Bed" #610Q): McGuire Furniture, 800/662-4847, www.mcguirefurniture.com.
Teal bed pillow ("Take Direction"/Turquish #4800/16, by Great Plains): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900, www.hollyhunt.com.
Blue bed pillow ("Lania 111," by Tessuti Uno): through Gypsy's Palace, 323/662-5669, www.gpdrapery.com.
Mohair throw (wheat): Susan Chalom, 212/486-9207, www.susanchalom.com.
Brutalist metal wall sculpture over bed: Downtown, 310/652-7461, www.downtown20.net.
Nightstands (custom design by Jeff Andrews-Design): fabricated by Charlton Cabinets, 626/795-0005, www.charltoncabinets.com.
Pair of blue ceramic table lamps (vintage): Downtown 310/652-7461, www.downtown20.net.
Armchairs ("Kalos Armchair" #9750, by Maxalto): B&B Italia, 800/872-1697, www.bebitalia.it.
Chair pillow fabric ("Ropework"/Hazel #29267.516): Kravet, 888/457-2838, www.kravet.com.
Cocktail table ("Bentley Rounds"): Niedermaier, 212/888-8680, www.niedermaier.com.
Drapery ("Minerva"/Parchment #ED85055.230, by Threads): Lee Jofa, 800/453-3563, www.leejofa.com.
Shades ("Grass" #9768, Woven Woods & Grass Weaves Collection): Fashion Tech, 800/444-8822, www.fashiontech.com.
A Sputnik chandelier from Orange Furniture adds glamour to the master bathroom.
Wall paint ("Blue Gray" #91, modern emulsion): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, www.farrow-ball.com.
Area rug ("Merino"/Borealis #05051, Westwood Shag): Westwood Carpets, 310/273-6400, www.westwoodcarpets.com.
Shades (custom): Fine Draperies, 818/989-5567, www.finedrapes.com.
Ceiling fixture over tub ("Emil Stejnar Sputnik Chandelier," Austria, 1950s): Orange, 323/782-6898, www.orangefurniture.com.
Vanity chair ("Vanity Chair" #KIN 088-403-6600, made to order, originally designed by Dorothy Draper for Maria Callas): Grace Home Furnishings, 310/476-7176, www.gracehomefurnishings.com.
Art (1930s, by Gottardo Piazzoni): Revival Antiques, 626/405-0024, www.revivalantiques,com.
Console ("Brass X-Based Console" with glass top): Lawson-Fenning, 323/934-0048, www.lawsonfenning.com.
Painting over console (oil on canvas, by Salvatore Provino): Fat Chance, 323/930-1960, www.fatchancemodern.com.
A desk from Lawson-Fenning doubles as a vanity with a glamorous gilt scroll mirror from Fat Chance.
Desk (1940s Regency-style, by Baker): Lawson-Fenning, 323/934-0048, www.lawsonfenning.com.
White desk lamp (vintage): Bonita Interiors, 626/975-2714, www.bonita-interiors.com.
Desk chair (custom): Jeff Andrews-Design, 323/227-9777, www.jeffandrews-design.com.
Fabric, front of chair ("Lush Plush"/Tidal #5041/03): Pollack, 212/627-7766, www.pollackassociates.com.
Fabric, back of chair ("Seduction"/Seaglass): Beacon Hill, 800/333-3777, www.beaconhilldesign.com.
Gilt scroll mirror over desk: Fat Chance, 323/930-1960, www.fatchancemodern.com.
Glass owl sculpture: J.F. Chen, 310/559-2436, www.jfchen.com.
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