You can't possibly have forgotten what the biggest social media sensation of 2008 was? If you answered "Yes we can", you're on the right track, even though you may not think so.
That's right, folks 2012 is an election year in the US of A, and US politicians believe that it's never to early to kick-off an election campaign. With still more than a year-and-a-half to go President Barack Obama has launched his re-election campaign in a flurry of social media activity. The big question is: will he recapture his status as a viral phenomenon?
On Monday 4 April, the president announced his candidacy for re-election on Twitter and Facebook and by cell phone texts and emails. There is also a video doing the rounds; a video which has already been torn to shreds by on-the-ball political satirists, including Jon Stewart, who hosts the Daily Show.
The actual campaign video (on YouTube with over 168 400 views), has gone viral (to a degree), but so has the video of Stewart's bashing, and, unfortunately for Obama, so has a spoof video that was released as an April Fool's joke by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The spoof video takes the form of a re-election clip, which means that the timing was incredible – incredibly lucky or unlucky depending on whose side you're on.
It helped that Obama was young, charming, good looking and supremely eloquent. People would listen to his speeches on YouTube and be motivated enough to seek out more information. They joined campaign volunteer groups in droves to support the vibrant, distinctly black, nominee.
But Obama wasn't just personable and likeable and easy to relate to, he (or his team) had an intuitive understanding of how social media worked. More importantly, how the minds of social media users worked.
For starters he customised information to target individuals. He used online surveys, which were short and easy to complete. He followed these up with more in-depth (opt-in) email surveys, and because he'd already gained trust and generated a more than passing interest, a lot of people requested them. He was everywhere without being intrusive.
He energised America, he mobilised its youth and he gave hope to Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers. He was brilliant.
Unfortunately for Obama, he inherited a brand new world full of recessions, debt, unemployment and war. His golden tongue couldn't protect him from the fact that he was in for a very, very rough time. His shine has faded. People expected miracles and he proved to be human. No one likes it when idols' are revealed to be less than perfect.
In a lot of ways his crippled himself. One of the points that Stewart was particularly keen to harp on was his campaign promise to improve transparency in the White House, which steadily gave way to a closed doors and censorship. For instance, 194 pages of internal emails dealing with the Open Government Directive (i.e., government transparency) were censored. Worse, Obama won a Transparency Award, but the news wasn't disclosed to the public 'til after the fact.
The brand new Obama campaign video lacks the zip and pep that infused his first campaign. Stewart rightly points out that the people in the video look exhausted. It almost seems as though they are making excuses for him. For example, one woman says, "Unfortunately, President Obama is one person, plus he's got a job. We're paying him to do a job. So we can't just say 'Hey, can you just take some time off and get us all energised?'" Which is kind of what he did in 2008.
There is also a man, in his 50s or 60s, who says that he may not always agree with Obama, but he trusts him. Another woman says that there are still a lot of issues that need to be addressed, but they want Obama to be the person who addresses them.
So, definitely not the same energy as before.
But, people have responded well to his Twitter campaign, which like the Facebook, email and text communications, asks "Are You In?" So far, his 7.28 million Twitter follower seem to be very much in.
(By the way, if you're "in" or interested in being "in" check out President Obama's website, BarackObama.com, where you can even visit the store and pick up a travel mug or water bottle).
It's early days yet. The campaign is what, two days old. He's got (or will get) a new campaign manager, most of the staff is also new and fresh blood is often a good thing. Of course people will question the wisdom of changing a formula that worked, but, as it turns out, many of the people who worked with Obama in 2008 are currently busy with other projects. They were probably in great demand after he was elected.
He will, once again, leverage his support base to extend his reach and appeal to the masses. He will make people feel empowered and in control of their own destiny because that's what he's good at.
A key question remains: Social media has evolved a lot in the last two-odd years, during which Obama has been wrapped up in red tape and bureaucracy-speak so, does he still have what it takes to go viral and spread Obama-fever?


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Ten Commandments of Civilization
Sea Girt, New Jersey November 26, 2007 Jack Martin today issued the Ten Commandments of Civilization, which are modern imperatives for governments and citizens. The Commandments give guidance to form governments based on Collaborative Democracy and bring all people into the governing process to help civilization reach its full potential.
Today, the citizens of the world are divided into two groups; one group who can adapt to a modern way of thinking and acting; and the others who are about to become extinct.
The world has been ruled for over 6,000 years based on the intimidation of populations and by polluting people's minds to fulfill the greed for material things, power and fame for a select few. Keeping people ignorant of the internal workings of government on all levels and the actions these governments take on a local and global basis has inhibited human beings from reaching their full potential. Citizens have been trained from birth to ignore the daily workings of government, even in the most progressive democracies.
"Civilization has transcended the simplistic solutions, that were derived in antiquity for the complex challenges that are now faced by all people of the world," said Jack Martin, "The day of the huckster politician, dictator, king, and theocrat has passed, as they are obsolete, irrelevant and most importantly ineffectual in today's modern world. Today's challenges require input from a wide and diverse set of citizens to attain successful outcomes."
The majority of countries in North America, Europe, Australia and Japan have benefited handsomely from both Democracy and Capitalism. Russia, China and India are all making enormous strides in the direction of Capitalism with Russia also leading the way in Democracy.
The continents of Africa and South America have not fared as well as there is not one country that stands out as a successful example of Democracy or Capitalism on either continent nor has the Middle East, Mexico and most of Asia. All of these areas support the most brutal living conditions for human beings today – because they lack Democracy and Capitalism.
The Western Hemisphere is currently experiencing a mass exodus of South Americans and Mexicans who are migrating from their home countries to the United States. Simultaneously, an exodus from the Middle East is taking place where people are migrating to Europe. This is evidence of the total failure of their home countries to deliver acceptable living conditions for their citizens. The lucky few, who do escape tell stories of brutality and inhumanity beyond the acts of sanity.
We stand at a crossroads. We can enter a period of national, religious and economic wars on a global scale that could last for generations. These wars, should they transpire, will create vast human suffering and have countless unintended consequences that can be predicted by no one. The other choice is for humanity to collectively find peace for all mankind. This choice is for all of the citizens of the world, not the few who hold power by intimidation and deception.
The citizens of the world, no matter where they may reside, must choose between war and peace in a collaborative, democratic way.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is one of the federal agencies affected by the ongoing partial federal government shutdown. In addition to investigating and processing charges of discrimination, the EEOC also administers the annual EEO-1 filing process through the EEO-1 Joint Reporting Committee. Based on calls to the EEO-1 Joint Reporting Committee helpline, it seems the EEOC had planned to open the 2018 EEO-1 filing website during the second or third week of January 2019, with a planned filing deadline of March 31, 2019. More recent information suggests that the EEOC plans to open the EEO-1 filing website at the end of January 2019, but that is dependent on when the partial shutdown ends. At this point, it seems likely that the expected March 31, 2019, deadline for 2018 EEO-1 filings will be extended, providing affected private employers and government contractors/subcontractors more time to complete their 2018 EEO-1 filings.


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Three Tropical Systems Now Alive in the Atlantic
10 months 1 week 1 day ago Saturday, September 08 2018 Sep 8, 2018 September 08, 2018 7:31 PM September 08, 2018 in Weather
Source: WBRZ weather
By: Meteorologist Matt Callihan
THE FORECAST:
Tonight and Tomorrow: Spotty showers and an isolated storm or two are possible through the evening and into the overnight period, as south winds continue to bring moisture onshore. Temperatures will drop to around 73° late, with dewpoints hovering around the mid-70s as well. Morning showers along the coast will try to push inland during the late morning and early afternoon hours on Sunday. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, reaching a high around 88° between 1 PM and 2 PM. Spotty showers by 3 PM should help temperatures start to cool through the remainder of the evening.
Up Next: An approaching cold front from the north and west will stall and slowly proceed through Louisiana and Mississippi over the beginning part of the week. This will bring scattered showers and storms across the Gulf States through Wednesday.
The Tropics
Tropical Storm Florence is located about 695 miles northeast of the Leeward Islands and 810 miles southeast of Bermuda, with sustained winds of 70 mph. She is moving west at 5 mph, and expected to continue a west-northwestward motion with an increase in forward speed by the middle of next week. Florence will move between Bermuda and the Bahamas Tuesday and Wednesday, and approach the southeastern U.S. coast on Thursday. Current tracks have her making landfall on the North or South Carolina Coasts. Florence is expected to become a hurricane later tonight, and rapid intensification is likely to begin on Sunday. Florence is forecast to become a major hurricane by Monday, and should keep a category 4 status until making landfall.
Tropical Storm Helene is currently located 125 miles southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands with sustained winds of 60 mph, and moving west at 13 mph. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest with an increase in forward speed is expected Sunday night through Tuesday. Helen will pass very close to the southern Cabo Verde Islands tonight and early Sunday. Strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Helene is forecast to become a hurricane on Sunday.
Tropical Depression Nine became Tropical Storm Isaac earlier today. He is currently about 1640 miles east of the Windward Islands with sustained winds of 40 mph, and moving west at 7 mph. A westward motion with an increase in forward speed are expected during the next few days. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple days, and Isaac could become a hurricane by Monday. Unlike Florence and Helene, Isaac is taking a more east to west track, which has the potential of breaking into the Gulf of Mexico in 5+ days.
THE EXPLANATION:
An approaching cold front will pull significant moisture ahead of the system over the next several days, but should stay far enough away to warrant spotty showers on Sunday. Still a chance for pop-up, afternoon storms to take hold, but atmospheric forcings should not be as primed as later in the week. By Monday and Tuesday, the frontal system will be draped across Louisiana and Mississippi, helping to increase the potential for vertical storm development during the late morning hours through the early evening. This pattern will linger until Wednesday, which is when the front will dissipate and break north. This will help to bring back isolated afternoon showers and storms to wrap up the workweek.
--Meteorologist Matt Callihan
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Supermodel 'In-The-Making' Mia Kang Talks Fashion, Fitness & Sports Illustrated!
July 18, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)
Mia Kang has been modeling since the tender age of 13. The multinational model was born in Hong Kong and has been travelling ever since. She has set the modeling world on fire by appearing in the magazine, Sports Illustrated in 2016. Mia is a lady of many talents.
She's got a master's degree in finance, knows her way around a basketball court, and is an ace at catching waves on her surfboard. One look at her voluminous lips, sharp brown eyes, ink black hair, and professionally sculpted body on several of the world's best beaches will surely make you want to know more about this half-Korean and half-British beauty.
Below are the excerpts from the conversation between Supermodel In-the-making Mia Kang and Namita Nayyar, President – Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You began modeling at the young age of 13. You have modeled for major brands like Chanel and Smoky Roses. You've also appeared on the covers of Elle and Harper's Bazaar. You got your big break when you were named as one of six models in the Sports Illustrated Model Search competition. Tell us something about this fairy tale journey?
Ms. Mia Kang: I am very lucky with the way my career has gone, but I think it's far from a fairy tale. I've worked hard for half my life in this industry and definitely paid my dues. I've dealt with a lot of rejection and taken a lot of risks. I've quit and started again. I've travelled around the world trying to find my market and my place in the industry. I never thought I would be where I am today. I encourage everyone to pursue their dreams because being in Sports Illustrated was a dream come true that I never thought was achievable.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You grew up in Hong Kong and are half-Korean and half-British. You completed your studies from the Bristol University and the School of Oriental and African Studies. We've also heard you are a huge basketball lover and also love to do surfing. So would you like to share with us any special moments from your childhood?
Ms. Mia Kang: I had a lot of blessings in my childhood. My father and my siblings love adventure and love to travel so I was exposed to a lot as a child, and I was raised to be fearless and brave. I love sports, I love to travel, I love the outdoors, I love trying and learning new things. My parents value academics and education very highly, and I'm grateful I have that installed in me. I almost postponed by studies due to success in my career but I am thankful my father made me work hard and get it under my belt when I was younger. When I was working from age 13 my parents taught me the value of a dollar and responsibility. I was allowed to work so long as I supported myself and maintained A grades in school. I learnt time management and how to manage myself as a working person. My childhood definitely wasn't all fun and games but I wouldn't change a thing because it made me who I am today.
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We began our education program on a small scale by placing the first children in our care in a school outside our Spiti valley in Yol, not far from Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama lives in exile. Spiti itself was too remote and poor for an unknown society like ours to think of building a school there straight away. When we had gained the confidence of parents and benefactors with the success of our work in Yol, we were able to undertake the construction of our own school in Spiti itself, in the village of Rangrik. The Dalai Lama inaugurated our new school in 1996, giving it the name Munsel-ling. This was a dream come true for us. It was the first English-medium private school in Spiti, and probably in the whole of the tribal belt of Himachal Pradesh. The first children were enrolled in kindergarten and primary class one. The school expanded by one class per year until 2006 when the oldest children reached class ten (age 16). Every spring since the school opened has seen some new construction starting or building from last year being resumed after the deep winter freeze. Most buildings on the campus are a variation on our traditional building methods, earthen walls with flat, earth covered roofs. They have solar space heating features to take advantage of Spiti's sunshine, bright and abundant even in the severe cold of winter. As well as the classrooms, offices and libraries to be expected, there is a large community hall, a dedicated health centre with a well-fitted dental clinic, guest accommodation not least for visiting foreign supporters and there are four large insulated greenhouses producing vegetables for the school kitchen except in the depths of winter. The school has its own purified water supply.
In 1999 the school took in its first boarders. Though they may be only of primary school age, living away from home was the only way for children from outlying villages to receive a decent education. Approximately 300 of the present school population of 507 lives in the neat and cosy hostels. Many infrastructure improvements are still needed to complete the school. Many, if not most, of the children currently in our care are from low-income homes and whose parents who can by no means afford the full cost of their children's education. At Munsel-ling we have admitted fifty children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds completely free. Other parents we charge on a sliding scale, depending on their ability to pay. At Munsel-ling none are asked to pay more than INR 7,600/- (US$ 170) per year. The actual cost of a young boarding child's education is more than double that figure. That calculation includes running costs only, not capital costs. With the kind support of many helping hands, this is the income gap we are trying to bridge in our push for development.
Given the educational backwardness of Spiti it will be some time before most of the teachers in Munsel-ling are Spitians. At present there are ten on a full-time teaching staff of twenty-nine. Of the rest, six are Tibetan refugees; others are Indians from outside Spiti. There are thirteen non-teaching staff. Our scheme of helping promising young people to qualify as teachers continues. We have also had volunteer teachers from abroad helping out with the timetable and giving valuable practice with spoken English. In adaptation to the harsh winter climate, school hours in winter are shorter, from 10 am to 4 pm. In summer the school runs from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Munsel-ling is affiliated to the Himachal Pradesh State Board of Education. Our students' performance in their examinations at middle school and matriculation (c. age 16) levels is very creditable, though still with plenty of room for improvement.
One girl and two boys from our educational scheme are now studying to be doctors at medical college. Several others are studying other senior professions such as engineering and veterinary science.
We do not screen children for academic ability before admitting them and through lessons in Tibetan (Bhoti) language and training in our unique culture and Buddhist religion we aim to produce not just exam-passers but also students who are well grounded in enjoyment of our own minority culture. One important expression of our culture is singing and dancing. Our children are well-known up and down our valley for their expertise. Our children's performances in earlier years did much to revive the popularity of traditional Spiti song and dance and confidence in its truth and relevance at a time when the modern world and its prejudices were intruding more and more into our hitherto more remote valley.
We have recently negotiated Munsel-ling School's affiliation with the HP Board of Education as a senior secondary school (ages 16-18). We are now planning how to fund and implement this expansion, which requires as well as more classrooms and more highly qualified staff, better resources such as libraries and sports facilities and, in science subjects, laboratories.
The chief ornament of the Munsel-ling school campus is a twenty-five foot high Buddha statue, which stands on a hill behind the school and is visible from afar to weary travelers. The school is situated at Spiti Valley's widest point. From the hill on which the statue stands there are spacious and tranquil views. To the north, on the far side of Spiti River's braided streams, the venerable buildings of Key Monastery are picturesquely heaped. To the south lies Spiti's 'capital,' Kaza, and beyond it, down the valley, a succession of mountains, one out soaring the other in serene grandeur.
In 1993 the Rinchen Zangpo Society for Spiti Development, new and unknown, had neither the backing nor the resources to build its own school in such a remote and poor a place as Spiti, so the first seventeen children in the care of the society were taken to be educated in a private school outside Spiti Valley in Yol, chosen for its close proximity to His Holiness the Dalai Lama's residence in exile in Dharamsala. It is in the same state as Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, two day's bus journey away in summer, three in winter. The cramped school basement was rented as accommodation for these children.
The following year we began to manage our own hostel, in a building that we were eventually able to purchase. Over the years we extended the hostel so that more than seventy children of all school ages lived happily together there. A lack of space and direct road access hampered our further expansion plans. Eventually we found land in the neighbouring settlement of Sidbhari. Our purpose built girls' hostel opened there in 2004.
Much further expansion has since taken place at Rakkar Road, Sidbhari. Due to the expense of maintaining two parallel establishments outside Spiti it made sense to shift our operation wholly to our new, more open site and we sold the old Yol hostel at the beginning of 2007. There are at present 64 young people at the Sidbhari site, all housed in our purpose-built, fully supervised hostel accommodation. Some are juniors. The majority are studying at senior secondary level (the last two years of secondary school). Twelve are attending college. There is a prayer hall. The dining and kitchen facilities are of a good standard. A block containing space for private study, library, multi-purpose hall and classrooms for after-hours tuition was finished in 2011. The classrooms on the ground floor are already in use for extra coaching classes. Apart from the part-time teachers giving extra tuition there are seven staff at the hostel and in the office.
Though in the meantime we have been able to fulfill our original dream of establishing our own school in Spiti itself, which is now flourishing up to 10th class (age 16), our Sidbhari base remains an important part of our future plans. Sidbhari is where our most of our students come to finish their secondary education. This will continue for a little longer until we can fully meet the challenge of providing all the facilities required for a senior secondary school (age 16-18) in Spiti, a difficult challenge, given the long lines of communication, the rugged terrain and the severe winter. Especially difficult is recruiting the better qualified and better paid teachers of the more competitive science subjects for such a location. We do not have our own school in Sidbhari, simply hostel facilities. Children attend schools in the locality, some government run, some private.
Our Sidbhari location is attractive, tree shaded and in a semi rural area. There are grand views of the misty Dhauladhar, in this area the first great upthrust of the Himalayan collision between India and the rest of Asia. It enjoys a refreshing climate, escaping the extreme heat of the plains and the extreme cold of Spiti. Living in the Dharamsala area gives our students a some opportunity to strengthen their own cultural roots by mixing with the large Tibetan exile community settled there and with visitors and pilgrims from all over the Buddhist Himalaya.
The Rinchen Zangpo Society opened a branch primary school in Kaza the Spiti headquarters in 2007. Parents have more cash income in the Spiti 'capital' so they are charged more realistic fees. Children from needy families and more distant villages continuing to be catered for at Munsel-ling School up the road in Rangrik. Then in 2010 we opened more feeder schools in four outlying villages, Sagnam, Losar, Key and Kibber. At the moment pre primary, all being well they will develop into primary schools. In 2010 we sent ten girls to Bangalore, S. India for primary school teacher training. In 2011 there were two branch primary school sites in Kaza and and new ones in Chicham and Kurik. Children at these schools are able to learn their ABC while living at home instead of having to board away from home at Munsel-ling School at too young an age. Munsel-ling concentrates more on education, relieved of the 24-hour care of so many small children.
Jan Shikshan Sansthans are Peoples' Institutes of Education. They are an initiative of the central Indian government. They set out to bring education to those who have been bypassed by mainstream education. Whether from the back streets of the towns or remote, rural backwaters, through this programme people can access education free of cost to meet their needs later in life. The Rinchen Zangpo Society for Spiti Development is the first organization in the whole of Himachal Pradesh (population six million) to be selected to set up and administer a People's Institute of Education, a creditable first for the society. These institutes are fully funded by the central government, both capital and running costs. Training in tailoring and outfitting has started, concentrating on traditional Spiti wear, boots and all. The promotion of other beautiful traditional Spiti woollen handicrafts is another possibility. We plan to select ten women for training outside the valley in shawl making up to master crafts person level, to bring the standard of manufacture in Spiti to a high standard. The project is in its beginning stage. There is an office in Kaza. The post of director will be advertised shortly.
A new nuns' community is coming up in Kaza following the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Yanchen Choling was the first establishment to be built in Spiti where nuns could follow a monastic way of life together. It was founded in 1985 in the village of Pangmo. There are approximately 30 nuns studying there.
Sherab Choling Institute was founded in 1995 in Morang Village, upper Spiti. It has approximately 45 nuns. They follow their traditional study and training programme in a recently built modern institute.
Dechen Choling Institute is a nunnery in Pin Valley associated with the Nyingma Kungri Monastery. It houses approximately 25 young nuns.


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Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The institute aims to enhance the quality of human life through its academics and research in areas like science, architecture, professional development, business, design, psychology and law. The college aims to develop the academic and future goal of its students through an exciting student life enriched with cultural, athletic and academic experience. A qualified faculty interacts with the students to form a long term fulfilling bonding with them. To encourage invention and be of service of to the society is mission of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). The various colleges within the IIT includes names like; College of Science and Letters, Armour College of Engineering, College of Architecture, Center for Professional Development, Stuart School of Business, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Institute of Design, Institute of Psychology
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Underdogs take on favourites in semis
Final four all aiming for podium finish
Portugal and Spain the favourites to advance to championship
FIFA.com previews both semi-finals
Spain and Portugal are firm favourites to reach the final of the Women's Youth Olympic Futsal Tournament Buenos Aires 2018 ahead of their semi-final clashes with Japan and Bolivia respectively.
Indeed, the evidence is clear to see, with the pair having overwhelmed their opponents so far and come to Argentina with the stated aim of going home with the gold medal.
Portugal-Bolivia
Monday 15 October, Main Futsal Hall, 14:00 (Local time)
Portugal are highly convincing in attack, topping possession statistics (67, 75 per cent) and have taken 252 shots at goal. They are also the second-most prolific team in Buenos Aires, having found the net 37 times, and have the second-highest goalscorer at their disposal in Fifo, who has found the net 11 times so far.
Portugal are not just strong going forward, though – they are sound in defence as well, having kept a clean sheet in three of their four games.
This defensive resolve will be put to the test by Maria Galvez, who tops the scoring charts with 13 goals and is the star player for surprise semi-finalists Bolivia. The Portuguese will need to be wary of the South Americans, who are improving as the tournament goes on and have nothing to lose.
The stat 122 - The number of minutes Portugal have gone without conceding in Buenos Aires.
The words "Portugal are a really tough opponent, but with our courage and strength there's no such thing as impossible for us." Maria Galvez, Bolivia forward
Spain-Japan
Spain came into the tournament as favourites and have so far lived up to their billing. Only Bolivia in the opening fixture have caused them any problems, and the Spanish rose to the challenge to convincingly defeat them.
Although the 39 goals Spain have scored is an eye-catching statistic, it is the sheer number of options they have in attack that make them dangerous. All eight outfield players have found the net in the tournament.
Japan are nothing if not a utilitarian team. They only scored 16 goals in the group stage, the same number Spain netted in just one game, against Trinidad and Tobago. This means that they will have to make the most of every glimpse of goal they get, as well as keeping it tight at the back.
The stat 22 - The number of assists Spain have made, 13 more than Japan.
The words "In our 2-0 defeat by Portugal we showed that we can withstand fierce attacks, but to win we need to score more goals. We need to take our chances in attack." Kenichiro Kogure, Japan coach


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Collagen Degradation Pathways in Humans
By Reginald DaveyReviewed by Christian Zerfaß, Ph.D.
Collagen Synthesis
Factors Leading to Collagen Degradation
Studies on Collagen Degradation Pathways
Collagen is a major protein which is found in connective tissues and the extracellular matrix (ECM). Helical in structure, at least 27 types of collagen have been identified in the human body, with Types I-IV being the most prevalent. Comprising approximately 25 percent of all protein present throughout the body, more than all other forms of protein, it supports and strengthens all types of tissue, including teeth, tendons, bones, internal organs and skin. The function of collagen is to protect tissues from stretching and damage, acting as an intracellular "glue."
Collagen triple helix molecule. Credit: nobeastsofierce / Shutterstock
One type of collagen is fibrillary collagen. Fibrillary collagen is synthesized in a complex process. mRNA is coded for by a set of 34 genes in the nucleus of the cell, which then undergo translation in the cytoplasm. This leads to the formation of pre-pro-peptide.
Pre-pro-peptide is then modified three times to form an alpha peptide. This step is followed by chemical modification, specifically glycosylation with glucose and galactose, of the propeptide lysines. Groups of three propeptides are then twisted to form a triple helical structure, producing procollagen.
The procollagen undergoes further modification in the Golgi apparatus by the addition of oligosaccharides and is secreted into the extracellular space. Loose ends of the procollagen are removed, forming tropocollagen. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a hereditary condition, is produced by defects in this step.
The final step in the formation of fibrillary collagen involves covalent bonding between the molecules of tropocollagen. The enzyme which aids this step is lysyl oxidase, which produces aldehyde groups by acting on the hydroxylysines and lysines.
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Factors which can lead to collagen degradation include ageing (this is the main cause), disease, exposure to UV radiation and smoking. A typical form of collagen degradation associated with smoking is the loss of collagen in the skin, leading to premature ageing of the epidermis (i.e. wrinkles). Researchers in Finland found that smoking affects collagen I and III synthesis.
Vitamin C deficiency can also negatively impact collagen production, a condition commonly known as scurvy. Vitamin C helps is required by the enzyme that connects lysine and proline residues during the procollagen synthesis step. Vitamin C is used up in this process as a cofactor by aiding hydroxylation of lysines and prolines. It must be noted that several vitamins and minerals act as catalysts for collagen production, but Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins.
The main types of enzymes which are responsible for collagen degradation are collagenases, which belong to a group of enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs.) Collagenases are released by several cells in the body including macrophages, fibroblasts, neutrophils and tumor cells. In chronic pressure ulcers, an influx of neutrophils releases MMP-8, a potent collagenase.
A common debilitating disease in humans associated with collagen degradation is osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 27 million Americans, and most people over the age of 60 will suffer from this to some degree of severity. Osteogenesis imperfecta, an autosomal dominant type I collagen disorder, can range from mild to fatal. Another disorder which leads to collagen degradation is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, an inherited collagen disorder with at least 6 different subtypes with various mutations of different collagen types.
Research into mechanisms which cause collagen degradation and the way the body produces collagen are therefore of interest to scientists and organisations in the fields of life sciences and medical study.
The body can regulate how much collagen is present in connective tissue. This involves changes in how collagen is degraded. (G.J. Laurent, 1987.)
In a 2004 study, Pastley et al. found that collagen degradation could occur over time via host derived MMPs without the presence of any disease. The researchers demonstrated this with partially demineralized human teeth stored in artificial saliva with or without the addition of protease inhibitors or mineral oil. They observed that after 250 days the DCMs (demineralized collagen matrices) showed near total deterioration in the artificial saliva, but when they were incubated with mineral oil or protease inhibitors they were not. Therefore, the host body can break down collagen itself.
In a 1975 study by Berman it was found that tissue collagenases were inhibited by the human serum antiprotease alpha2-macroglobulin, metal-binding agents of the EDTA type, and by thiols. EDTA and Ca-EDTA was found to be more effective by 100 times than L-Cysteine and its derivatives on a molar basis. There appeared to be some efficacy in the treatment of corneal ulceration in humans. Though EDTA is irritant (and therefore should not be used as eye droplets) Ca-EDTA is a safe alternative. It was found that these compounds, cysteine and acetylcysteine held promise for treatment of corneal ulceration.
From these case studies, it can be surmised that the pathways for collagen degradation in the human body are complex and can be brought about by various factors including ageing, disease, vitamin deficiency, hereditary disorders and lifestyle choices. As collagen degradation can lead to numerous debilitating conditions, it is important that research into the pathways themselves and how these can be inhibited is given continued funding.
D. H. Pastly et al., Collagen Degradation by Host-derived Enzymes during Aging.. Journal of Dental Research 2004, 83 (3), 216-221. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/154405910408300306
Berman. Collagenase inhibitors: rationale for their use in treating corneal ulceration. Int Ophthalmol Clin 1975, 15 (4), 49-66 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/57940/
Collagen degradation and disorders associated with collagen synthesis, Dr Namrata Chhabra www.namrata.co/.../
G. J. Laurent, Dynamic state of collagen: pathways of collagen degradation in vivo and their possible role in regulation of collagen mass. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology 1987, 252 (1), C1-C9. https://www.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/ajpcell.1987.252.1.c1
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Reg Davey is a freelance copywriter and editor based in Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Writing for News Medical represents the coming together of various interests and fields he has been interested and involved in over the years, including Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, and Environmental Science.
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More than 1,000 people turned out to 'light up Worcester' in memory of Thomas Jones
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Tristan Harris 1st Oct, 2018 Updated: 1st Oct, 2018
MORE THAN 1,000 people gathered at the Sabrina Bridge in Worcester to pay tribute to 18-year-old student Thomas Jones.
It followed the discovery of a body on Friday in the River Severn by officers searching for Tom who went missing on September 19 after starting at Worcester University.
At the gathering, flowers were laid, messages of condolence were left and the number of candles were described as 'lighting up the whole city in his memory'.
Tom was a big Oasis fan and renditions of some of the band's music were sung by the crowds who had gathered.
The event was organised by Tom's friend Harley Hetherington who also set up the 'Find Jonah' Facebook page that attracted more than 24,000 people during the search for him.
Sainsbury's Blackpole has donated £150 worth of flowers, 300 tealights were sent from Sainsbury's Maypole and the Worcester and Bromsgrove Street Pastors were there to offer support at the event.
Harley posted on the Find Jonah page: "Thank you all for your attendance tonight.
"It was a truly special evening that Jonah would've loved.
"I can't thank you all enough for the support and happiness you all gave.
"I didn't expect so many amazing people to come down but it was truly magical to be involved in.
"We lit up a city tonight, and Tom was smiling down on it. x"
A similar tribute event attended by more than 300 people was held on The Oakalls in Bromsgrove where Tom lived before he went to university.
Candles and flowers amassed there, along with football shirts and scarfs from West Bromwich Albion, the team Tom supported, and Bromsgrove Sporting after he played for the town's youth teams.
On Saturday, prior to their matches, tributes were also held at Bromsgrove Sporting and West Bromwich Albion.
Players, officials and supporters of the club paid their respects to Tom before the start of the matches.
Minute silences and applauses were also witnessed over the weekend at football pitches across the West Midlands.
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The average employment period for financial journalists is eighteen months, so its not surprising that many of the pieces they submit for publication demonstrate a lack of knowledge of the subject they are writing about. Misleading articles merely add to the levels of financial confusion, the blind leading the blind. My advice to journalists, if you do not know your subject in depth – talk to people who do, before completing your assignment.
I have recently seen some very poor articles about Investment Trusts. It is always difficult to choose what level to address your audience so that they can understand your words and meaning. A recent article by a young journalist for the "Investors Chronicle" clearly took this to heart and when explaining the complexities of discounts and premiums, as in the article she was stating the "blooming" obvious. That would have been OK except the examples she provided in her blindingly obvious text demonstrated her failure to do her homework. She pointed out that investors should be careful when buying investment trusts at a premium, the trust she singled out as an example was Lindsell Train Investment Trust (now at a premium of 46%). However, she failed to mention that the premium is partly due to the fund's large stake in its unlisted parent investment company. Many professional advisers consider that Lindsell Train is undervalued (even with the premium).
Another article penned in a rival financial magazine " Shares" quoted a property investment trust, Alpha Real Tru,t as "expensive" as it compared its stated discount to be below its average discount for the year. So, by referencing this to the "Z score", it highlighted the poor value on offer. Surely as a professional you cannot take any statistic at face value, how about looking at the impressive performance of this trust over the last few years and also the unusual structure of the trust.
The article went on to to point out that another investment trust Oakley Capital was also "expensive" for the same reason, namely a lowish discount to its average discount was also highlighted. Despite not being a prominent investment trust, Oakley is well regarded by professionals. Clearly a better knowledge of the current situation of this trust might have influenced the writer of this lazy article.
It's a universal truth that change is constant, what is particularly exciting about individual investment trusts is that many of them change over time, as an adviser you need to put the work in to keep up with events, so that your clients can benefit from the many opportunities they provide.
I am due to meet a prospective client shortly, he has assured me that he does not like to take risks. Included in his portfolio is an investment trust that used to be a steady performer but has changed its spots and has soared in value and is now at a premium of 22%. Clearly the client is blissfully unaware of this risk and he might consider switching to another investment trust at a discount of 6% which has a better long-term performance.
Please note that the mention of the above investment trusts does not constitute advice. It is a reminder that you should not believe everything in the investment press. Always take advice from a knowledgeable adviser.
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Ocean Views and convenient location. This home has the feel of a deluxe resort, yet is close to downtown Bar Harbor and surrounded by nature. Relax in the pool during the summer months. Walk on the beach at sunset.
My family and I enjoyed a wonderful stay in this beautiful pet friendly lodging. The home had everything we needed and then some. Veena was wonderful to work with and the whole experience was excellent. Thank you for making our trip easy and enjoyable!
Great location! Super close to Acadia, very short drive to Bar Harbor. Spacious condo, nice views, good restaurant and beach across the street. Kids loved the pool. Would highly recommend!
The unit was very well stocked. I've never been anywhere that had at least 30 coffee cups!! It was very close to entrance of Acadia National Park. Weather was beautiful.
We were so impressed with this home. It was a huge part of why our vacation to Bar Harbor/Acadia was so wonderful! The location to the park could not be beat, and having a heated pool was perfect for our kids after our morning hikes. The house was better stocked than anything we've ever rented. There are 2 restaurants, a general store and a gourmet cheese and wine shop steps away.
This was a great property for our stay in Bar Harbor this past week. We enjoyed the roominess of the condo which was well-stocked with everything. We liked being close to the entrance of Acadia National Park (for hiking and the carriage roads) and being about 2.5 miles from downtown Bar Harbor. We could enjoy downtown - the shops and restaurants - but not be right in the middle of the crowds. Loved the cooler weather - a nice break from the hot Florida summer! Would definitely go again and would stay at the condo again.
My family and I had an awesome time at this location. The house is very neat and comfortable for the 7 of us. The pool is a great addition and the kids really enjoyed it. The location is about 3 mins to Acadia and about 5 mins to Bar Habor town. We hope to come back and visit.
Short review: we were impressed. Longer review: This condo was comfortable and clean. For four adults, we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay on Mount Desert Island. Large and convenient kitchen was well stocked with utensils and spices, plenty of towels and blankets. The washer and drier was in a perfect location in the house. The garage was an added bonus, and conveniently located for bringing in luggage or groceries. An added comment from one of our traveling companions was how much she appreciated having a box of tissues in every room. We had no children with us, but if we had, this condo is fully child proofed and even has a high chair and safety gates. Fun walks in the immediate area, with nice views of the water, and it was so easy to get into Bar Harbor. We appreciated having maps and brochures to look at.
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Brubaker pitches, hits Pirates to 7-1 win over slumping Cubs
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JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Sunday.
Brubaker (1-0) allowed one run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings with four strikeouts and one walk. His two-run single down the right-field line capped a three-run second inning and gave the Pirates a 3-1 lead.
Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds had the third four-hit game of his career.
Trevor Williams (1-1) was hit hard in his return to Pittsburgh, where he spent the first five seasons of his career before being released in November. He was tagged for five runs and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.
Wilmer Difo hit his first career pinch-hit home run as Pittsburgh won consecutive games for the first time this season.
Javier Báez accounted for the Cubs' run with a second-inning homer. Chicago lost for the fourth time in five games and went 1 for 23 with runners in scoring position in losing two of three to Pittsburgh.
Dustin Fowler pulled the Pirates into a 1-1 tie in the second with a run-scoring double immediately before Brubaker delivered his single. Brubaker drove into another run with a grounder in the fourth, and Colin Moran had an RBI single in the fifth.
Difo's two-run blast in the seventh made it 7-1.
Sam Howard, Chris Stratton, Kyle Crick and David Bednar combined for 3 2/3 scoreless relief innings for the Pirates.
Pirates: 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes (left wrist strain) is not yet able to swing a bat, and GM Ben Cherington said there is no timetable for the rookie's return. "We're not going to rush this," Cherington said. … RHP Cody Ponce (right forearm tightness) is scheduled to pitch a three-inning simulated game this week.
RUN TAKEN AWAY
The Cubs appeared to score a run in the third on a throwing error by shortstop Kevin Newman, but the umpire's call was reversed to an inning-ending double play following a replay review
Baserunner Willson Contreras was ruled to have interfered with Newman, who was trying to complete the relay throw to first to complete a double play on a grounder hit by Anthony Rizzo. Ian Happ had advanced from second to home on the wild throw.
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
Home plate umpire and crew chief Greg Gibson warned both managers after Brubaker hit Kris Bryant on the left arm with a pitch in the fourth. An inning earlier, Contreras was clipped on the upper left arm.
Cubs catching coach Mike Borzello was ejected for arguing the warning from the dugout.
There were no batters hit after the warning.
Cubs: Continue their road trip Monday night at Milwaukee. RHP Adbert Alzolay (0-1, 7.20 ERA) pitches for Chicago against RHP Freddy Peralta (1-0, 0.00).
Pirates: Open a four-game home series against the San Diego Padres on Monday night with RHP Trevor Cahill (0-1, 15.75) facing RHP Yu Darvish (0-0, 4.22).
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IT Leadership Features
The case for outsourcing email management
Adecco Group chose to shift the responsibility for malware protection to a specialist, and reduce risks of downtime, by outsourcing its email management to a provider.
Galen Gruman July 20, 2007
"We wonder why we didn't do it sooner," says Tom Roets, vice president of IT at Sonic Automotive, a national retailer. A year ago, the company had two email systems: Microsoft Exchange at its corporate headquarters and Ipswitch IMail for its national sales and dealer offices. For years, managing those systems had been a growing burden. "We spent a lot of time on patches and monitoring the platforms. We spent seven days a week keeping up the mail systems," says Chris Maritato, the national director of IT. But there were many fears to overcome. "We have to be compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley and have disaster recovery," he notes. Then there was the fear of such fundamental change, Roets says: "When you're faced with 11,000 people in the field, that's a lot of angry people if there's a hiccup."
But by last year, another pressure was bearing down on Roets and Maritato. "We could not reliably support 11,000 people the way we were doing it. The user satisfaction scores were going in the tank," Roets says.
So the company decided to both consolidate its two email platforms into one (Exchange) and outsource email, to Verizon Business. "We did a pilot for 30 days," Roets recalls, before committing to the switch. To be safe, "we also put the most mission-critical people at the end of the transition," he adds. Within four months, the transition was complete.
Not only did the management headache disappear while costs stayed about the same, but also, email service actually improved, Roets notes. Rather than rely on one email administrator to manage user accounts, Sonic could now rely on its whole help desk staff to do so, using a management portal provided by Verizon that didn't require the expertise that the previous setup did. This let Sonic redirect a staff member to other IT needs to meet strategic business objectives, Maritato says.
Although there were some fears about having email data hosted outside the company, Sonic performed a security assessment on Verizon that showed "there was no additional risk to outsourcing," Roets says.
Adecco's Bossi and the Arthritis Foundation's Davidson came to the same conclusion. If anything, Davidson believes security is higher when outsourced, because an outsourcer can leverage its knowledge across all clients, which means it can be more capable and efficient than any individual client could. "They do security monitoring that we could never do," she says.
A few caveats
Outsourcing email at large companies can work, as the experiences at Sonic and Adecco show. But it does require careful strategic planning because of the integration between email and other applications that may exist, notes IDC's Levitt.
"You need to understand how your email system is being used before you do a consolidation or migration," echoes Bossi. When consolidating his four email platforms, Bossi found real differences among user groups. Some frequently use features like public folders, for example. "You need to understand all of that to transmit the right requirements to the outsourcer," he says.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Act (formerly known as the Trade Practices Act) governs how Australian businesses deal with their competitors, suppliers and customers.
That is, pretty much every aspect of commercial life. It therefore pays to have at least a working understanding of this area of law. It's also worth keeping in mind that contravention of the Act can result in severe penalties, including jail terms and substantial fines.
Enforcement of the Act is the responsibility of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). According to the ACCC, the purpose of the legislation is to "enable all businesses to compete on their merits in a fair and open market, while also ensuring businesses treat consumers fairly."
This is achieved by prohibiting a range of conduct, regulating the way businesses conduct themselves and implying terms into consumer contracts, including guarantees with respect to the quality and safety of products.
When does the Act apply?
The Act applies to any individual or organisation doing business in Australia. That is, buying or selling goods or services. The structure of the organisation is irrelevant. The act applies equally to for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, so long as they are operating in a commercial way.
It also extends to foreign corporations operating in Australian markets.
What kind of conduct does the Act prohibit?
The Act prohibits a range of anti-competitive conduct.
This includes agreements between competitors to:
Fix or control prices
Divide markets based on geographical regions or other factors
Restrict supply, production or capacity
Rig bids
Agreements of this type are known as cartels.
Notably, to fall foul of the cartel provisions under the Act, competitors do not need to reach a formal agreement. The language used in the legislation is a 'contract, arrangement or understanding', which has been interpreted by the Courts to require something less than this. Specifically, it requires three elements: Communication between competitors, consensus, and a commitment to act in a certain (prohibited) way.
As a business owner, as soon as you or your staff begin communicating with competitors about matters with respect to which you are in competition, such as prices, access to different markets or competitive tenders, you are on dangerous ground.
Penalties for breaching the cartel provisions are severe. Individuals involved in a contravention may be prosecuted personally, facing up to ten years imprisonment or fines of $420,000 for each contravention. The maximum penalties for companies include fines of up to $10,000,000.
Other prohibited conduct includes concerted practices between competitors that fall short of being a cartel, but have the purpose, effect or likely effect of substantially lessening competition in a market.
Misuse of market power by a dominant player in a market is also outlawed. This typically involves unfair actions aimed at damaging competitors. An example would be substantially lowering your prices for an extended period in an attempt to drive a weaker competitor out of business.
Finally, mergers or acquisitions that will have the effect of substantially lessening competition are prohibited.
Beyond the prohibitions against anti-competitive conduct, the Act contains a number of provisions aimed at protecting small businesses. This includes prohibiting misleading and deceptive conduct in trade or commerce, voiding unfair terms in standard form contracts and outlawing unconscionable conduct.
What protections does the Act provide for consumers?
The Act also contains the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), a series of provisions aimed at protecting consumers.
These include the prohibition against misleading and deceptive conduct, which punishes companies that deceive consumers through their marketing and advertising.
The ACL also implies a number of standard terms into consumer contracts. These include terms that products will be of merchantable quality (that is, free from defects), fit for their intended purpose and in accordance with any samples shown to a customer. These consumer guarantees cannot be excluded or limited in any way, even if the customer agrees to it.
Finally, the ACL imposes liability on manufacturers and importers of goods that are found to be unsafe.
This article is not intended to be a comprehensive description Australia's competition and consumer protection laws, which are expansive, detailed and complex. Rather, it is intended as a guide to some of the more important aspects of the law for business owners.
We are not lawyers and the content of this article should be considered legal advice.
If you are concerned about potential liability under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act, or any other legal matter, you should engage a reputable commercial lawyer to advise you.


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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the former auditor of the bankrupt Russian oil company Yukos, has withdrawn its 1995-2004 audits for the company, citing a need to abide by auditing rules, a company official said Monday. "PwC decided to withdraw its audit opinions for Yukos when it became aware of new information which had it been known at the time may have affected Yukos's audit reports," the audit company said in a press release Sunday. "PwC now believes information and representations which was provided to PwC by Yukos's former management may not have been accurate." The source at PwC said auditing standards required an auditor to conduct a repeat survey or withdraw audits if new information becomes available following an audit. "I don't think anyone is going to believe this is anything other than bowing to pressure from the Kremlin," Tim Osborne, managing director of Yukos's main shareholder, GML, told Britain's Financial Times business daily Monday. The newspaper said PwC was withdrawing all of its audit reports for Yukos because Russian prosecutors had uncovered new information. The audit company refused to comment on exactly what information from Russian prosecutors had prompted the withdrawal. In March 2007, a Moscow court of arbitration upheld the Federal Tax Service's suit to declare the audits invalid and compelled PwC to pay $480,000 to the Russian government. Earlier reports said the court would reconsider the legitimacy of PwC's financial audits of Yukos July 17. PwC has refuted accusations of incompetence, saying Yukos's responsibility could not be shifted onto auditors. Yukos was declared bankrupt August 1, 2006 after three years of litigation with tax authorities over arrears.


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