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Wimbledon 2011: Andy Murray admits: I have to accept my rivals in this era are exceptional
ANDY MURRAY found himself in the company of greatness on Centre Court yesterday and he simply had no answer to it.
Colin Duncan
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For the second year in a row the genius of Rafael Nadal ensured the Scot and Britain's long wait for a Wimbledon champion continues.
Murray's hopes of breaking his Grand Slam duck were extinguished by the mesmeric Mallorcan who triumphed 5-7 6-2 6-2 6-4 to set up a final meeting with Novak Djokovic.
Twelve months ago Nadal ended the Dunblane man's hopes at the same stage and while the fourth seed did win a set this time he was unable to summon the performance of his life.
The 24-year-old did briefly give an expectant nation, who have waited 75-long years to see a home-grown male winner, a glimmer of hope when he roared into a first-set lead.
Given the player who has grabbed the initial advantage went on to win 14 of their previous 15 meetings the omens for a Murray victory were good.
But Nadal overcame a slow start to produce some of the highest-quality tennis witnessed at SW19 and blow that statistic completely out of the water.
The ability to deliver your best under pressure is what separates the true elite from their talented peers and it was the difference between Nadal and Murray.
When it mattered most he came up with goods and ensured the British No.1 would suffer semi-final heartache for the third year in a row.
Yes, there were opportunities, but just as was the case in the last four at Roland Garros in June and here last year the Scot didn't take them.
It is no reflection on his ability as a player. It is simply a case of bad timing and the excellence of the generation he finds himself in.
On the Wimbledon grass, where he has won 20 straight matches and is bidding for a hat-trick of titles, Murray reckons Nadal is almost unbeatable.
The Scot said: "This is a very tough era and the guys at the top right now are exceptional. I not only need to get level with these guys but I have to find a way to get past them.
"Every time I play Rafa I say the same things but it is so tough to play against him. He's one of the best players ever and a great athlete on top of that. I played really well in the first set but when I started making mistakes he capitalised on it."
Indeed, to put into context what he was up against Nadal has not lost on the grass at the All England Club since 2007 when he fell to Roger Federer at the peak of his powers.
The Spaniard has the ability to execute impossible shots and make it look almost routine while the lack of unforced errors in the final three sets bordered on the miraculous.
Murray was left to rue a missed chance the start of the second set which seemed to turn the match on its head.
Leading by a set and in control the British No.1 should have created two break points in the fourth game only to overhit a routine forehand with his opponent completely out of position.
The glaring miss proved to be the changing point in the match and after reeling off seven straight games Nadal never looked back as Murray's dream was shattered for another year.
He said: "It was a big point and one that I should have won for sure. I went for it but I made a mistake. I don't think I threw it away.
"Against Rafa you have to go for the big shots. But I don't know if you can say a match that lasted three hours was decided on one point."
At the start of the day Murray and Djokovic were both bidding to avoid becoming only the second player in the open era to lose their first three Wimbledon semi-finals. The Serb got the monkey off his back earlier in the day when he beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to book his place in tomorrow's final.
But for Murray there was only more disappointment as he claimed a share of the unwanted record with Tim Henman, who failed at the penultimate hurdle four times at SW19.
A hip injury picked up in the quarterat final success against Feliciano Lopez did little to help Murray who had to call the trainer after only three games but he refused to use that as an excuse.
He added: "My hip was sore at the beginning of the match. I saw the physio and took a painkiller. After that it was fine and I hardly felt it at all."
Nadal admitted Murray had him in trouble in the early stages of the match. He said: "Andy played a very, very high level especially the first set.
"He was playing really good, really aggressive and serving really well in the first set.
"But I got lucky. At the start of the second set at 15-30 he had an easy forehand and missed and that was the turning point although I played probably my best match this year here."
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Markets Banking
In focus: Mark Carney, Bank of England's new governor
Sid Verma
Published on: Monday, November 26, 2012
The surprising appointment of Mark Carney, Bank of Canada governor, could have profound consequences for the UK's monetary framework, financial services industry and global bank reform drive.
Mark Carney's appointment for a five-year term from July 2013, announced by UK chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne on Monday, shocked global market participants, amid widespread expectation that Paul Tucker, deputy governor, responsible for financial stability, would take the helm of the central bank.
In recent meetings with Euromoney, Carney denied he had been approached by the Bank of England (BoE) and sought to rebut speculation he would consider the job, if offered, amid fears over any fallout in Canada, given the governor's status as one of the country's most-celebrated policymakers.
At the IMF annual meetings in Tokyo, Carney, who is also chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), jokingly quipped "you should ask Glenn Stevens [Australia's central bank governor] about it", underscoring the credit bestowed to developed-world central bank governors, who have overseen stable banking systems.
Mark Carney, Bank of England's new governor
Heralding Carney's appointment, Osborne said "bank bailouts have been avoided" in Canada. Meanwhile, Labour shadow chancellor Ed Balls threw his weight behind the decision, saying: "[Carney] has great financial expertise ... It is a good choice, a good judgement."
Carney's in-tray includes: overseeing the integration of the BoE's sweeping supervisory powers, streamlining the BoE's decision-making process, boosting credit supply, while retaining his role at the Financial Stability Board.
Carney has won acclaim for his monetary zeal and flexible approach to an inflation-targeting regime. Canadian monetary policy is the envy of most G7 central bankers, as 21 years of highly successful inflation-targeting have helped to anchor inflation expectations, a world away from the UK.
What's more, as the allure of low market rates trumped job insecurity, mortgage-borrowing shot up from 2010 in Canada, underscoring the dangers of the low rates and the clean monetary transmission channel. Amid fears that ultra-low interest rates have fed a bubble in the Canadian housing market, at the end of 2011 the Bank of Canada announced a "flexible" approach in determining the time-horizon when its 2% inflation target will be achieved.
Carney, buttressing his reputation as a vocal hawk, told Euromoney in August: "There is potentially a role for monetary policy to 'lean against the wind' and reinforce other measures, and this is part of our framework. We are not part of the caricature of inflation-targeting regimes, which has been described as a mechanistic, dogmatic-based approach to monetary policy."
The comments underscore Carney's fears over consumer leverage and the possible need for a counter-cyclical monetary policy in Canada – in sharp contrast to the UK's structural deleveraging drive. Nevertheless, Carney's monetary activism was laid bare after his decision to cut the policy rate in March 2008 – one month after his appointment in Canada, combined with the non-standard monetary tool to keep the "conditional commitment" in April 2009 to hold the policy rate for at least one year.
Both Carney's proactive monetary loosening and bid to anchor expectations amid low rates serve for food for thought as the market mulls Carney's likely resolve to embark on further rounds of quantitative easing in the UK.
Carney is credited with bringing more market-based analysts into the sleepy Toronto headquarters, his pragmatism and beefing up transparency with a more timely publication of monetary policy reports. However, Carney's challenge will be complicated by his FSB duties, where his reform agenda hangs in the balance. Carney is facing off challenges, fittingly from within the BoE, by executive director for financial stability Andrew Haldane, who favours fewer and less-complex regulations.
Specifically, Haldane, who Carney says he is well-acquainted with, has called for the removal of risk-weighting in the calculation of banks' risk-weighted assets, triggering Carney's ire. He told Euromoney: "Is the basic point that one would want institutions to have these measures buttressed by relatively simple checks? Yes – and that will influence shadow-banking reform efforts, especially. Basel I was simple and it drove us off a cliff. Andrew Haldane's conclusion is not supported by the proper understanding of the facts."
Nevertheless, Carney has astute political skills and is known for his well-timed market instincts, which should serve him in good stead to tout the virtues of his monetary views and bank-reform position. He has established rapport with trade unions in Canada, by lashing out against income inequality and excess corporate savings, while expressing sympathy with the 'Occupy' movement. What's more, it's a testament to his political capital that rumours abound in Toronto's financial district that Carney could one day become the Canadian prime minster for the Liberal Party, a fact that perhaps highlights why news of his BoE appointment was a closely-guarded secret.
However, Carney is now swimming in uncomfortable waters given the scale and depth of challenges in the UK and at the FSB. On the latter, the post-Lehman consensus over the Basel III framework is under severe strain, as the US postpones the January 2013 initial start date, while competing regulatory agendas in Europe complicate the Basel push.
The following interviews conducted with Euromoney throw into sharp relief Carney's likely monetary and reform activism in the UK, steely resolve and interventionist instincts.
Mark Carney: Finance's new statesman
In a wide-ranging interview, Carney talks about recent banking scandals, the Volcker Rule, and why fears about Basel III are wide of the mark.
Carney aims to make FSB more than just a talking shop
Central bank governor of the year 2012: Carney connects with charm and credibility
As Bank of Canada's governor, Carney's monetary zeal and flexible approach to an inflation-targeting regime have earned acclaim. Carney is deploying his charm and credibility to re-tool the global banking industry in the teeth of resistance.
Press release – Carney named Euromoney Central bank governor of the year
Forget the pound's Carney-val, what about the Canadian dollar?
City places faith in Carney's pragmatism
Bank of England's new chief Carney faces potential conflict of interest in shaping global leverage ratio
Central bank governance: Is Carney spoiling for a fight?
Bank of England governor-designate Carney draws battle lines but recognizes uphill struggle
We could build capital to the moon and we would not have to worry about an institution failing, but the economy would not be there"
Carney understands the conflict inherent in regulating banks while boosting growth (see Finance's new statesman)
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How to choose decorations with appropriate feeling and in such way that we would avoid spending a fortune on them?
Decorations are considered contemporarily as commodities that are very popular owing to one substantial reason – they are very rapidly available, which perfectly meets the needs of miscellaneous end-users, who would like to develop the view in their flat without spending a lot of money.
That's the reason why, we are recommended to realize that even though the price is certainly a factor that motivates us to obtain more, it also is a little trap, as thanks to it we can purchase too many commodities that would in the future have no longer use. This proves that we should realize that "the more, the better" rule is not a hint we are recommended to trust when going shopping for this kind goods.
Santorini best hotel – what should it have in order to help us be pleased with our visit on the above mentioned island even more?
Getting a best accommodation is a challenge that is quite diverse for miscellaneous people, as it is connected with their perception in terms of what does it mean. Above all, we are recommended to remember that finding Santorini best hotel needs to be preceded with setting up what are the most meaningful criteria in this sphere.
In this case we rather need to be pretty critical and always ask ourselves whether change that would be provided with a product we would like to buy would be worth its price. This implies that we ought to realize that sometimes learning an opinion of another person can support us considerably make proper decisions in this field.
Regards decorations we ought to also realize that there are another criteria that may support us make the move and get them in such way that they would be able to support us for a longer period of time. It is proved by the fact that there are some events that repeat regularly and, therefore above analyzed commodities might be used for many years (depending on their standard). Such opportunities are for example diverse religious events like Christmas or Easter. Therefore, buying good elements used in decorating our homes may be a good investment as they may serve us for a long period of time.
Taking everything into consideration, decorations might play a very positive role regards developing the view in our house, which would positively impact the way we feel in it, as well as better celebration of miscellaneous events that is also really influential. Nevertheless, we should be patient so that we wouldn't buy them in too great amount and, consequently, waste plenty money if we would only use for example 10 per cent of whole elements obtained.
Plenty people these days tend to develop something in their houses. It is connected with the fact, that mostly we rapidly get bored with its look and would like to change something in order to be delighted and feel like we are in a new house.
What is required to remember about concerning decorations if we would like our house to look relatively attractive?
Decorations is a category of products a lot of users have great associations with. It is indicated by the fact that often we tend to see them for example during Christmas or birthday parties.
Decorations – what do we are recommended to realize in order to spend our money in similar topic properly?
Plenty people currently that have their own houses are keen on improving the way it looks. There are diverse ways of achieving that goal. One of the most meaningful criteria they differ from is related to price.
Today, the proverb 'moment is money' becomes more present than ever. There are more and more jobs which need to manage the time properly and arrange the day and hours more effectively. For this purpose, there are more time tracking software on the market. This article will focus on the software and will point out their strong sides. Today, the computer tools which measure and arrange the time for men and females is well-developed and give much more than traditional moment tracking.


In order to provide a broad range of summer activities for students who receive financial aid, the University established the Summer Wavier Award Program. Students who are accepted to participate in the program will qualify for a waiver of their expected contribution from summer savings. Within the guidelines given below, the University will entirely or partially waive the required contribution for students whose summer activities qualify for the program.
Who expect to qualify for financial aid during the academic year 2019-2020.
Please note, students enrolled in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) are not eligible for this program.
A student who receives a full waiver (100%) during one summer is not eligible to participate in future summers. However, a student who receives a partial waiver in a given summer may participate in future summers up to the combined equivalent of a full waiver (100%).
Working for a nonprofit arts organization, such as an orchestra or museum.
Working for a community service organization, such as a homeless shelter.
Unpaid or low-paying work, that is academic or career related, for a private sector firm.
Working on agricultural or community development project in another country.
Unpaid work for a U.S. government agency.
Independent study in the United States or abroad.
Activities for which a student receives University course credit, e.g., summer courses or study aboard.
Traveling abroad without taking classes.
It involves work for an elected official outside the regular administration of federal, state, or local government.
Working for a religious organization in an activity whose primary purpose is to evangelize.
A student who would not otherwise be eligible for University need-based grant, will not necessarily receive grant aid as a result of waiver.
The standard expected contribution from summer earnings is $1,800 to $3,200. Students with a lower level of expected summer earnings in their financial aid package will only be eligible for that level of wavier.
Because federal regulations mandate a specific contribution based on earnings during the previous year, it may not be possible to apply the entire amount of the waiver to summer earnings. In such cases, the student's self-help component (loan, work-study) for the following year will be adjusted by the remaining amount.
Waiver of summer earnings expectation will reduce the overall family contribution, and increase the level of financial need. A student who would be eligible for University need-based grant can expect an increase in the grant to cover the waived summer earnings expectation. The actual award will be applied in two equal installments, to the fall and spring bills.
To qualify for a full waiver, and applicant must participate in an eligible activity for at least 12 weeks for at least 35 hours per week (420 hours). Activities of a shorter duration, and/or involving fewer hours per week, will qualify for reduced waivers according to a declining percentage of length of time and number of hours worked.
Example 1: A student works for 10 weeks at a government agency for 30 hours per week. Assuming the work at the agency is approved, the student would receive a waiver of approximately 70% (300 hours/420 hours).
For low-paying internships and work in the private sector, we will further adjust the level of wavier, based on the compensation level received.
Example 2: The above student in (Example 1) is living away from home, and receiving $14.00 per hour from the government agency. We would multiply the student's wage rate by the length of time spent in the activity to come up with an adjusted wage rate of $10.00 per hour (420 hours/$4200). This adjustment takes into consideration the expenses incurred when living away from home and working.
To receive the summer wavier award, the student's employer must at the end of summer submit an Activity Verification Form confirming the student has completed the approved activity. A link to the Verification Form will be sent to the selected participant in the student's notification e-mail.
Employer Verification Forms must be submitted to the address listed on the form no later than September 30, 2019.


This video is a timelapse compilation of Chicago and its suburbs photographed over last six months.
It contains different time lapses taken in the city and surrounding towns and was captured in ULTRA HD.
I've shot about 30,000 pictures for this project and used only 27 sequences in final editing.


Hoi Ming Chinese Restaurant in West Sayville, NY is a throwback to the 1970's. This is the last bastion we fear (or cheer) of old Americanized Chinese food on Long Island. The restaurant was packed on Monday night. Clearly the locals adore it. Did we?


You know what people always say about the news never being good?
Well, the more I've looked into the state of Sexual Health in my home country of Australia, the more I seem to come up against this kind of news.
I've had my fair share of sexual health problems over the years.
Working the traveller/backpacking hostels back in my youth had many benefits: cheap/free beer, a place to crash after a night out and a limitless supply of excitable, young girls who were a long way from home. I understand that I might not be coming across as the best example of a human being, but it's hard to blame a fresh out of school 20-year old for taking advantage of the situation. I'd spent my entire adolescence being ignored by girls, my skater-boy look was one that was outdated, but something I'd stuck with well after the trend had died off.
But, whilst my matted dreadlocks and baggy jeans weren't appealing to the local girls, I soon found that the look was a winner with the droves of visiting tourists and backpackers. Before I knew it I'd stumbled across an entire new nomadic population of young exotic people who were not only intent on exploring the country, but also wanted to find out what it was like to sleep with a real Australian and I was more than ready to let them find out.
Although I was aware that STIs were a thing and that every time I slept with a new partner I was risking infection, I'd always assumed – and you're really going to hate 20 year old me now – that the women I was sleeping with were not only going to be clean, but also cleaner than me.
I was the definition of a dirtbag. A selfish, irresponsible idiot who had little or no real care for those I was sleeping with and you could say that I got what I deserved. Thankfully, that woman who gave me the wake up call didn't abandon me when I needed her most (something I would definitely have done if I was in her position) and I was able to get a complete recovery.
Why do I not feel guilty disclosing this?
Because the state of Australian sexual health education is in dire need of reform. Because rates of infections of STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea have been steadily rising for years now.
Because only by confronting the true state of our Sexual Health can we work to improve it for the sake of all of us, as well as future generations of Australians.


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Q: Oracle VM box and Windows Machine Network issue I have Oracle Virtual box with Centos 7 Os image in Windows Machine.
My Windows Machine is restricted with someone of websites ( Example shopping, Games and Entertainment )
I'm not able to access above category website from Windows machine.
But in VM Centos 7 OS which i have created through Virtual box ( iso images).
there i'm able to access all this website.
Ideally i believe i shouldn't access Above Category website ?
Any Idea How can i block all this Website in VM also ?

A: Check and compare DNS settings for both. Your windows box could be using a DNS that blocks those categories.

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James is an Associate in the Corporate team. He specialises in international and domestic corporate transactional and advisory work with a particular focus on equity and debt investments in the emerging markets.
He joined Michelmores from Stevens & Bolton LLP, and has experience acting for SMEs, large multinational companies, private equity funds, impact investors, DFIs and foundations across a range of sectors, including natural resources, energy, agriculture, finance, retail and technology.
James read Law with French at the University of Birmingham before completing his LPC at the College of Law, London.
Outside of work, James enjoys running, skiing and watching rugby.


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YOUR HUSTLE,MY HEARTBEAT by Antony Mwenda
The unmasking the anatomy of true resilience in words and pictures from a village chicken seller to the palace is a special bio for His excellency William Samoei RUTO. He is the most dynamic politician in Kenya and Africa who has mattered the art of the game and taken it a notch higher. He is a great ground mobilizer and his bottom up economic model has touched many.
A self made politician different from many other key players who mainly ascend to power through cronies, family connections and dynasty affiliations. William Samoei RUTO has come from a very humble background, he even sold chicken on the streets when young to make ends meet.
I can only equit him to Napoleon Bonaparte who when his teacher was asked to describe him, he simply stated that he is made of granite but inside him is a volcano.Ruto is a simple man who is humble and supportive.From a simple background and unknown village in Uasin Gishu County in Kenya but strong force in his career.
He has defied all practical odds to reach where he is today. He is a force to reckon with. He has unmatched charisma that has made him become the darling of many lower class and middle class. He is a role model to the middle class and upper class.
This book unmasks his unique him to you as a reader and a leader.
The Rise of a Hustler: From Chicken Seller to Presidency by Babior Newton
THE RISE OF A HUSTLER is a deeply compelling story of ordinary Kenyans defying every odd,challenge&vicissitudes to make it in life. It's about dreaming&going for it,not giving up&living up for something larger thanself.Resonates with Majority of Kenyans&beyond.What a page turner
Finding Me by Viola Davis
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.
This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn't always see me.
As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.
Finding Me is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.
Presidents Pressman: A memoir by Lee Njiru
After President Daniel Moi's retirement in 2002, many were not surprised that Lee Njiru, the long-serving Head of Presidential Press Service (PPS), was retained as his Press Secretary.
They had walked together through the highs and lows of his Presidency, weathering storms, including the attempted 1982 coup and strong waves of multi-partyism.
Earlier, Lee was among the few pressmen Moi inherited from Mzee Jomo Kenyatta's regime. He was loyal, passionate, and delivered on this challenging assignment.
A household name, Lee's grasp of historical subjects and current affairs are impressive, partly explaining Moi's firm confidence in him. He employed an optimistic approach and a persuasive technique to every task assigned, allowing him to influence positively as Mzee's adviser. He helped the government to arm or nullify an idea, belief or attitude to create progress or preserve the nation State.
As Head of PPS, he used his knowledge and skills to pave the way for others, helping them to achieve big dreams, and went beyond the call of duty to give back to society. A number of individuals, schools, churches, self-help groups and communities can attest to his philanthropy and relief efforts.
The book, therefore, gives a rare glimpse of happenings in the corridors of power and illustrates efforts made at the Presidency to advance project Kenya. It is a useful read for everyone, but more so scholars, historians, policy makers, public policy experts, and politicians in Kenya and beyond
The Cherished Footprints By: Francis Imbuga
The Cherished Footprints' is a Biography of the Late Professor Francis Davis Imbuga who is acclaimed as one of the finest playwrights in Africa. He was born in 1947 in Wenyange Village, Chavakali in Vihiga Country. Starting from a humble beginning in the small village, Imbuga rose steadily to global renown both as an artist and academic. He attended Chavakali Intermediate School and later Alliance High School (1964-1969). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Education degree from the University of Nairobi in 1973 and a Master of Arts degree in 1975. He acquired a PhD from the University of Iowa 1992. He taught Literature at Kenyatta University and Kigali Institute of Education (KIE) in a career spanning over 35 years. This book talks about his childhood, school days, his family, his life as an author, playwright, lecturer, adjudicator, Professor of Literature, and a cherished man of the people.
Fan into Flame
From an early age, John Gatu yearns for and cherishes his independence At the end of his primary school education instead of joining a teacher training college young Gaul opts to travel to Nairobi believing a better world awaited him there Much later after scratching hard he discovers this better world when he joins the army Serving in Ethiopia and Somaliland and finally traveling to London for the Victory Parade thrills young Gatti despite the dangers involved It is at the peak of his career in the military and after receiving the most coveted awards that John Gatu makes another decision to retire from the army and work closer home Gatu the civilian engages in different jobs before working as a clerk at Kambili Mission Church. It had nothing to do with my Christian faith it was purely for the salary and my desire to work and live near my family he confesses. It was during his service at Kambui that he encountered the flame that continues to burn in him as he allows himself to be used to transform others. Fan into Flame is a multilayered narrative with the nuances of a thriller as the author unveils dramatic events that took place when he was a soldier in Ethiopia and the serenity that he encounters after his rebirth…
Riding the Tiger (SOFT COVER)
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The Strand Group has a number of Visiting Professors and Fellows who contribute to its research, teaching and events.
Lord Adonis
Lord Adonis drove through Tony Blair's academy schools programme as Minister for Schools, was Secretary of State for Transport, and Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission.
Simon Case
Dr Simon Case is the Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service. Formerly he was Permanent Secretary at No.10 Downing Street, Private Secretary to the Duke of Cambridge and during the Brexit negotiations was Director General Northern Ireland and Ireland. Prior to that, he was Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister in No. 10 Downing Street and Director of Strategy at GCHQ
Baroness Jay of Paddington
Baroness Jay of Paddington was a Minister in the Department of Health, Minister for Women, Leader of the House of Lords, and has chaired the Lords Select Committee on the Constitution.
Professor Jeremy Jennings
Jeremy Jennings is Professor of Political Theory and former Head of the School of Politics and Economics at King's College London. His research work focuses upon the history of political thought in France. He recently edited and contributed to The Cambridge History of French Thought and is presently completing a monograph entitled Travels with Alexis de Tocqueville. Jeremy is increasingly interested in the relevance of political and economic theory for policy makers and policy making.
William Keegan
William Keegan CBE is Senior Economics Commentator at the Observer. He joined the Financial Times in 1963, and worked in the Economic Intelligence Department of the Bank of England from 1976 to 1977.
Sir Iain Lobban
Sir Iain Lobban KCMG CB was the Director of the UK's intelligence and security agency, GCHQ, from mid 2008 to late 2014, having previously served as its Director General for Operations from 2004. He acted as one of the senior three person team conducting the 2017 Independent Review of the Australian Intelligence Community commissioned by the Australian Prime Minister.
Clare Lombardelli
Clare Lombardelli is Chief Economic Advisor to HM Treasury. Ms Lombardelli was an economist at the Bank of England, Principal Private Secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Private Secretary for Economic Affairs to the Prime Minister in No. 10.
Catherine Macleod
Catherine MacLeod was a special adviser to Alistair Darling when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, political editor of The Herald, and Chair of the Lobby in the UK's Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court
Lord Macpherson GCB was Permanent Secretary to the Treasury from 2005 to 2016.
Ciaran Martin
Ciaran Martin is the first and current CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre. He is a joint Department of War Studies and The Strand Group Visiting Professor. Before heading up the NCSC, Ciaran spent two years at GCHQ, nine in the Cabinet Office, six in HM Treasury, and three at the National Audit Office.
Baroness Morgan of Huyton
Following the 1997 General Election Sally Morgan was appointed Political Secretary to the Prime Minister and head of the Prime Minister's political office. She then served as Minister of State and as Director of Government Relations. Since leaving government in 2005, Sally has held a number of appointments in the public and private sector including the board of the Olympic Delivery Authority, and board and advisory posts in health and social care. She was the Chair of OFSTED, the Office for Standards in Education, from 2011 – 2014.
Mario Pisani
Mario Pisani is Deputy Director, Debt & Reserves Management, HM Treasury. Mr Pisani has been Private Secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, worked at HM Revenue and Customs, and was seconded to the Financial Times.
Sir Dave Ramsden
Sir Dave Ramsden is Deputy Governor at the Bank of England for Markets and Banking. He is a member of the Monetary Policy Committee, the Financial Policy Committee and the Prudential Regulation Committee. Before joining the Bank, Sir Dave was Chief Economic Adviser to the Treasury and Head of the Government Economic Service, and led the Treasury's work on whether the UK should join the Euro.
John Rentoul
John Rentoul is Chief Political Commentator for the Independent, having joined in 1995.
Sir Kevin Tebbit
Sir Kevin Tebbit was Permanent Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Defence, 1998-2005. Previously, he had been Director of GCHQ, and diplomatic postings included Rome, Ankara, and Washington DC.
James Johns
James Johns is a consultant, strategist and digital policy advisor, spent fifteen years in a range of roles at Hewlett Packard, and an advisor to the World Economic Forum's National Digital Policy Network.
Jimmy Leach
Jimmy Leach was formerly Editor-in-chief at Huffpost UK. He was previously head of digital communications in Downing Street and of digital diplomacy in the Foreign Office. He has also had senior digital roles at the Guardian and the Independent.
Dr Jon Davis
Professor Ed Balls
Martin Stolliday
Michelle Clement
Dr Jack Brown
Mario Pisani appointed as Visiting Professor at King's
The Department of Political Economy, the Policy Institute and the Strand Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Mario Pisani as a Visiting Professor at King's.


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What's the Best Reclining Office Chair with Footrest (2020)?
Sitting in an office chair all day can be quite taxing on your body. If you aren't careful, it can cause stiffness, aches, and pains.
Taking the load off once in awhile by being able to recline can help ease some of that pain, as you stretch out your poor, overworked, hunched back.
Today we'll help combat that stiffness built up from basic upright chairs and look at the some of the options for best reclining office chair with footrest. Many chairs recline, but not all of them are fully reclining office chairs, nor do they all have a footrest.
Check out the table of contents below to find what stands out to you. Otherwise, read on to find the chair that will help you kick back, relax, and become more productive at work.
What Is the Best Reclining Office Chair with Footrest?
#1.) Duramont Reclining Office Chair (Best Overall)
#2.) Ticova Executive Reclining Office Chair (Best Big and Tall)
#3.) Yamasoro Executive Reclining Office Chair (Best Executive)
#4.) Hbada Gaming Reclining Office Chair (Best Value)
#5.) RESPAWN-900 Racing Style Gaming Recliner (Best without Wheels)
#6.) Hbada Ergonomic Reclining Office Chair (Best Mesh)
#7.) SmugDesk Ergonomic Reclining Office Chair (Best Budget)
Benefits of a Reclining Office Chair
With its comfortable seat, sturdy footrest, and great recline for sleeping, this Duramont chair wins the best reclining office chair with a footrest. Duramont provides great customer service, backed by a one year warranty.
Strong Base: This reclining office chair is made of a heavy duty five-wheeled nylon base with durable nylon casters.
Recline: The chair doesn't rock, but it does recline from 90 to 155 degrees, and it reclines both with or without the footrest.
Sturdy Footrest: If you do choose to pop out the cushioned footrest, you'll find it a comfortably wide, so you can kick back, relax, or take a little nap.
Heat Adjustable Seat: The padded seat is almost 20 inches wide and deep, and the seat adjusts upwards from 17.5" to a max seat height of 22.5" high.
Comfortable: With a padded seat and durable bonded leather construction, this chair is quite comfortable to sit in all day. It also features a cushioned headrest, which is not adjustable, but does offer additional support for your neck and head.
Warranty: The chair is backed by a 1 year warranty and comes with Duramont's excellent customer service, so if there is a problem, you can feel confident they will take care of it.
Weight Limit: The max weight limit is 250 pounds, which is really only average as far as office chairs go.
No Adjustable Armrests: The cushioned armrests are comfortable, but they are unfortunately not adjustable, which could be a problem if you're shorter and find the armrests too high for comfort.
Who Should Buy It
The 250 pound weight limit may deter some of the bigger and taller users, but if you fit the bill, this is a great option for a reclining office chair with footrest. If you like to recline or just need to take a quick power nap, this is the chair to do it. The sturdy footrest allows you to kick back in complete comfort, while the stylish bonded leather gives you the look of an expensive leather reclining office chair.
This is the best reclining office chair with a footrest for the big and tall because of its three-sectioned seat back. It looks great but actually functions to keep you as comfortable as possible in the neck, back, and lumbar areas. The footrest retracts to feature a sleek, minimalist look, making it a beautiful addition to any office space.
Ergonomic Back: The three-section cushioned back is designed to support your head, back, and lumbar for maximum comfort. So while it looks nice, it also serves a practical function. You can also adjust the seat back and lumbar support to your specific needs.
Cushioned Seat: The cushioned waterfall edge seat is nearly four inches thick, featuring a density foam that is meant to keep its shape over time. The sit is very roomy at almost 22 inches wide by 23 inches deep, made to fit all shapes and sizes.
Height Adjustable: This chair is height adjustable, but it's also lower than the others at only 14 inches off the ground at its lowest to 18 inches at its highest.
Lockable Recline: This extra tall office chair reclines from 90 to 140 degrees and lets you lock that position into place if you need that quick nap or work break.
Retractable Footrest: The retractable footrest is slightly smaller than the Duramont, but it is sturdy enough so you can fully "kick back" and relax.
Quiet Wheels: Smooth, quiet caster wheels allow you to move around the room with relative ease and without annoying those around you.
Stylish Look: This slim-profile chair features a black scratch-proof PU leather, which is more durable than the bonded leather found on other office chairs.
Good Support: This chair holds more weight than the average office chair, supporting up to 300 pounds.
Warranty: This ergonomic reclining office chair comes with a 30-day money back guarantee and a 1 year warranty and sales service.
Runs Hot: The PU leather holds up to use but isn't as breathable and can be hot when used for long periods of time.
Armrests: Although the armrests are rather substantial and padded, they don't adjust to your height.
If you like reclining in your office chair and love to kick your feet up, this is an excellent option. It looks good but doesn't take up a lot of visual space. It also made our best big and tall office chair list. If you're under 300 pounds and don't need a cooling chair, this could be perfect for you.
This is a great-looking executive reclining office chair with its durable PU leather finish, thick footrest, and cool colors. It holds more weight than the average chair and adjusts to fit your height and comfort.
Design: The scratchproof PU leather looks sharp longer and holds up to constant wear and tear. The black color also comes with a partly mesh back, for a little more breathability.
Cushioned Seat: The thick padded seat cushion is over 4 inches thick and measures a wide 21 inches by 20 inches deep, which isn't as big as the Ticova, but it's larger than the Duramont.
Thick Footrest: The roomy padded footrest is about the same size as the others, but it offers nearly four inches of thick padding.
Good Support: The chair holds up to 280 pounds, more than the average 250 if you find yourself right around that range.
Adjustable Height: The seat adjusts from 18 to 21 inches, about the standard height.
Good Recline: The chair reclines from 90 to 130 degrees, which is nice for a little stretch break from work.
Warranty: This also comes with a 1 year warranty.
Multiple Colors: The chair comes in black, a more stylized black with white trim, and a crisp white with black trim if you want something besides the more traditional black.
Seat Cushion: The seat cushion, though thick, isn't as soft. It's probably better suited for people who like a firmer seat.
Runs Hot: It's faux leather, so it's not going to be as breathable as a mesh chair.
Flimsy Armrests: The armrests feel a little flimsy and less secure than the other chairs.
Difficult Assembly: The assembly can be frustrating, so patience will be required for this chair.
If you want the executive look but also need that extra reclining comfort, this is a great PU leather reclining office chair. The white color looks sharp, and the black is a nice fit for any office. The extra mesh the black offers is a nice touch, since most executive chairs are comfortable but not breathable.
This Hbada ergonomic reclining chair comes in under $200 and is loaded with features, making it one of the best values for the money. Varying lockable recline modes and a comfortable removable headrest go along with the adjustable height, arms, and chair. It looks like a racecar seat but is designed for your comfort.
Good Recline: The chair locks in at 90, 100, 120, and 155 degrees, which is great for relaxing in any position.
Rocking Control: Because you can lock in a variety of angles, you can also choose the degree to which your chair is rockable.
Good Support: This Hbada chair is made of a sturdy metal construction frame, which supports up to 300 pounds and features caster wheels with a 360-degree swivel.
Nice Design: The chair is wrapped in PU leather, which is more durable and holds up its look over time, so you won't lose the cool style of this chair.
Removable Headrest: The soft pillow headrest is removable if you don't like the feel of it or if it just doesn't fit your neck properly.
Lumbar Support: The lumbar support features an adjustable pillow, which is also removable if you can find the fit that's right for your curves.
Roomy Seat: The seat is a very comfortable width of nearly 21 inches wide by over 21 inches deep and made of a high density cushioned foam.
Adjustable Arms: The arms adjust to meet your exact height, comfort, and under desk fit.
Warranty: This Hbada chair features a 1 year warranty.
Bad Padding: The padding isn't as plush as some of the other chairs, making it a bad fit if you like a lot of extra padding.
Runs Hot: Like the other leather chairs, this isn't as breathable, which isn't ideal if you're prone to overheating.
Not for Tall People: The chair doesn't sit very high above the ground and only raises two inches,making it more ideal for those under six feet tall.
If you're under six feet tall and want a great-looking racing style chair at a great price, this is it. The adjustable headrest, lumbar support, arms, and chair height make this a really great option for a reclining office chair with a footrest. Although it has a roomy seat, it's a great value if you're not looking for a chair for a larger person.
This is designed as a gaming chair, but it can be used as an office chair if you don't need the wheels to roll around. (Here are some other great office chairs without wheels.) It's worth a look because of its recline function and extra features.
Drink Holder: Because it's designed as a gaming chair, the side features a drink holder, which is nice for a quick refresher during work.
Side Pouch: There is a removable side pouch, which you can use to hold some of your quick-access supplies.
Continuous Surface: The chair is specifically designed so that there are no open spaces that will catch your wires, which is great if you want to recline and work.
Nice Recline: The chair reclines 135 degrees so you can nap or relax, and it's 360 degree swivel base still allows you to grab things you need, despite the lack of wheels.
Warranty: This chair comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Good Support: The chair holds up to 275 pounds, slightly more than the average.
Plush Headrest: The headrest features a soft removable pillow with segmented padding for ultimate comfort while you work.
Cool Design: The chair comes in a variety of colors, including all black, black with blue trim, black with red trim, black with white trim, and black with gray trim.
Chair Material: The vinyl material on this chair doesn't feel as soft or nice as the other chairs listed here.
Not Breathable: This can be hot when used for long periods of time.
No Adjustable Height: The chair doesn't adjust to your height, so you're stuck with the way it comes. It also sits quite low at just over 17 inches off the ground.
If you want the recline but don't need the wheels to move around, this is a really slick-looking option. The recline comes out easily with the pull of a lever, and the drink and side pouches make it great for adding whatever you need to quickly access, since you can't roll back in this chair.
With a 155 degree tilt, adjustable headrest, and breathable mesh back, this ergonomic reclining office chair is perfect for a mid-day nap! The design of this Hbada chair is sleek and minimal, despite the abundance of features. It boasts an adjustable seat, adjustable arms, and a breathable mesh backing, making this the best mesh reclining office chair with footrest.
Breathable Mesh: The nylon breathable mesh material is designed to keep you cool throughout the day.
Adjustable Headrest: The headrest is adjustable up to 30 degrees so you can modify it to find the perfect fit for your neck.
Nap Mode Recline: The 155 degree recline makes this a great chair for power naps or little stretch breaks.
Lumbar Support: The durable steel frame supports a cushioned back with a built-in lumbar support.
Adjustable Seat: The height adjustable chair sits from 17 to a little over 20 inches high.
Adjustable Arms: The arms are also adjustable and three inches, so you can conform them to your height and preference.
Quiet Wheels: Scuff-resistant quiet wheels help protect your floor while allowing you freedom to move about the room without making a lot of noise.
Stylish Design: The Hbada chair's sharp look comes in both black or a more modern white and black.
Weight Capacity: The chair only holds up to 250 pounds, a deterrent for some larger users.
Thin Cushion: Some may find the seat cushion too thin and not as cushioned as other chairs.
Short Footrest: The pullout footrest looks nice but doesn't extend far, making it more suited for those under 6 feet tall.
No Lockable Headrest: The headrest is adjustable and removable, but it doesn't lock into place, which could be annoying for some.
This mesh reclining office chair would probably be best for people under 6 feet tall because of the shorter footrest. But if you're not looking for a big and tall chair, like power naps, fully reclining, and slick style, then this chair could be right for you.
If you want a good budget reclining chair with a footrest, this is the one. It has a breathable mesh material, adjustable, headrest, armrest, height, and recline. The footrest is sturdy, and the chair looks good without taking up much visual space, great for smaller rooms.
Breathable Mesh: This chair is made of breathable mesh materials, designed to keep you cool all day long.
Adjustable Headrest: This chair features a fully adjustable headrest, nearly a foot wide, so you can find the most comfortable position for your head.
Adjustable Armrest: The adjustable arms raise four inches, and there's a rather roomy 21 inches between them so you won't have to cram into the seat.
Adjustable Height: The height adjustable seat raises from 17 to 21 inches. The seat isn't smaller than most featured here, but it's still fairly spacious at with more than 19 inches of width.
Adjustable Recline: The height lever can also be pulled in or out to adjust the back recline to your needs.
Wide Footrest: At 15 inches, it's the widest of the footrests featured here. It's also retractable if you do wish to recline without it.
Warranty: SmugDesk offers a 1 year free replacement on manufacturing defects and a generous 30-day refund policy so you can feel confident when purchasing.
Support: This chair holds only 250 pounds, making it a bad fit for bigger people.
Forward Tilt: The positioning of the lumbar support makes you feel like you're leaning forward ever so slightly, which could be annoying if you're trying to sit upright and work.
If you're worried about budget but still want a footrest and peace of mind when ordering, this is a great option. SmugDesk's warranty and refund policy make mean you can feel more confident in purchasing. If you're under 250 pounds, like the breathable mesh, and don't want to break the bank, you should definitely consider this.
There are many benefits to owning a reclining office chair with footrest as opposed to a standard office chair. And if you work at a desk all day, sometimes it's just nice to be able to stretch out without abandoning your work. Let's look at some of the benefits of reclining office chairs.
Help with Blood Circulation
Stretching helps your body's circulation by increasing blood flow to the muscles. Sitting all day leads to tight, stiff muscles, and a simple stretch can get things moving again. The ability to recline in your chair is a good way to remember to stretch your body without having to stop what you're doing.
Stress tends to put extra strain and on the muscles, so they start to tighten, which is what leaves you feeling sore and stiff. When you stretch your body, you start to loosen some of the muscles, which can help to alleviate some of that stress.
Ease Pain
Pain can come in many forms, but sitting all day often leads to back, shoulder, and neck pain because of the strain we put on our bodies while hunched over the desk. Stretching, though sometimes painful at first, only helps to ease that pain that's built up. We can forget to stretch every day, though, which is why the recliner is a good option to remind us to lean back and stretch every once in awhile.
When we stretch, our blood gets flowing, and we start to feel better. That feeling can lead to a boost in energy, which can increase productivity. It's easier to be productive when you feel good.
If you don't need more than the average 250 pound weight capacity and want to recline in a cushioned, comfortable office chair with a supportive footrest, the best choice is the Duramont Reclining Office Chair. The chair will hold up its look with heavy use and is backed by excellent customer service.
For the best big and tall office chair, look no further than the very stylish Ticova Executive Reclining Office Chair. It boasts an impressive three-cushioned seat back and maintains a very slim profile, which won't take up so much space in your office. Another great executive reclining office chair is the Yamasoro Executive Reclining Office Chair.
If you want some good mesh options, the best is Hbada Ergonomic Reclining Office Chair or the budget-friendly SmugDesk Ergonomic Reclining Office Chair.
If you want a gaming-style chair, the best value is the Hbada Gaming Reclining Office Chair. If you like the look but don't need the wheels, try the RESPAWN-900 Racing Style Gaming Recliner.


This is an amazing article posted by PJ at Sola Dei Gloria. I will add the scripture reference 2 John 7-11 For many deceivers are gone forth into the world, even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. 8Look to yourselves, that ye lose not the things which we have wrought, but that ye receive a full reward. 9Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. 10If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: 11for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
This is a good word from The Old Time Gospel: He Restrained Them Not.
Eli was judged of God because he not only knew of his son's corruption, but did nothing to stop it. And though their corruption was an abomination before God, Eli did not remove his son's from the priesthood.
I tell you brethren with a broken heart that this very same judgment rests upon our Church leadership today. These are men that sit in high places of power, yet hold their tongue against the corruption that is in the priesthood.
I am happy to link you up to another new blog from someone who often comments here. She, like many, has been pulled out of the deception and has taken her place to warn others and help them find freedom in Christ.
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Q: Power BI Pro Licence with Office 365 Developer Account I have an Office 365 Enterprise E3 Developer subscription and have been using Power BI Pro for the 60day trial - all good so far.
However it them seems to be impossible to buy a paid instance of Power BI Pro (there are options for Power BI Premium in my Admin portal Add subscriptions but not Pro).
MS support seem incapable of helping - has anyone overcome this issue?

A: Usually this would be managed through the Office 365 Admin Portal (not the Power BI Admin Portal).  Here's the usual link:
https://admin.microsoft.com/AdminPortal/Home#/subscriptions
You'll need to be the Office 365 Admin for your tenant.


Kumamoto Castle is known as one of the best castles in Japan. The local feudal lord, Kato Kiyomasa, began the construction of the castle in 1601 and it was completed seven years later. Although some of the original towers and other buildings have been lost to fire over the years, the Uto Yagura (tower, or turret) has survived since the Edo period. Kumamoto Castle's 600 cherry trees make it a top destination for sakura in the spring time, and the castle park is lit up and open to the public at night while the cherry flowers are in full bloom from late March to early April.
Note: Kumamoto Castle was heavily damaged during the April 2016 earthquake and many areas of the castle are still closed to entry. However, aspects of the castle can still be seen from points near Ninomaru Square and Kato Shrine.


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Q: How to make a ToolStripComboBox to fill all the space available on a ToolStrip? A ToolStripComboBox is placed after a ToolStripButton and is folowed by another one, which is right-aligned. How do I best set up the ToolStripComboBox to always adjust its length to fill all the space available between the preceeding and the folowing ToolStripButtons?
In past I used to handle a parent resize event, calculate the new length to set based on neighboring elements coordinates and setting the new size. But now, as I am developing a new application, I wonder if there is no better way.

A: I use the following with great success:
private void toolStrip1_Layout(System.Object sender, System.Windows.Forms.LayoutEventArgs e)
{
    int width = toolStrip1.DisplayRectangle.Width;

    foreach (ToolStripItem tsi in toolStrip1.Items) {
        if (!(tsi == toolStripComboBox1)) {
            width -= tsi.Width;
            width -= tsi.Margin.Horizontal;
        }
    }

    toolStripComboBox1.Width = Math.Max(0, width - toolStripComboBox1.Margin.Horizontal);
}

The above code does not suffer from the disapearing control problem.

A: There's no automatic layout option for this.  But you can easily do it by implementing the ToolStrip.Resize event.  This worked well:
    private void toolStrip1_Resize(object sender, EventArgs e) {
        toolStripComboBox1.Width = toolStripComboBox2.Bounds.Left - toolStripButton1.Bounds.Right - 4;
    }
    protected override void OnLoad(EventArgs e) {
        toolStrip1_Resize(this, e);
    }

Be sure to set the TSCB's AutoResize property to False or it won't work.

A: ToolStrip ts = new ToolStrip();

ToolStripComboBox comboBox = new TooLStripComboBox();
comboBox.Dock = DockStyle.Fill;

ts.LayoutStyle = ToolStripLayoutStyle.Table;
((TableLayoutSettings)ts.LayoutSettings).ColumnCount = 1;
((TableLayoutSettings)ts.LayoutSettings).RowCount = 1;
((TableLayoutSettings)ts.LayoutSettings).SetColumnSpan(comboBox,1);

ts.Items.Add(comboBox);

Now the combobox will dock fill correctly. Set Column or Row span accordingly.


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Could available tech have prevented Amtrak disaster?
Authorities cite excessive speed as the possible cause of Tuesday's deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia. But if the speed was an engineer's mistake, that error could have been corrected by computer technology, reports CBS News' David Begnaud.
In the Los Angeles area, where tens of thousands of people use commuter trains every day, Positive Train Control (PTC) is up and running and essentially lets a computer take over the controls of a train if it detects "engineer error" that could lead to potential danger.
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Eight people killed and more than 200 injured after an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia
"With a functioning positive train control system, as that train approached that curve, the technology would have actually slowed the train down or brought it to a stop in advance of it potentially speeding through the accident area," former Federal Railroad Association administrator Joseph Szabo said.
PTC uses GPS technology and ground sensors to determine whether to override the actions of a train engineer. R.T. McCarthy is director of operations for Metrolink in Southern California. He uses a simulator in Los Angeles to train his engineers on how to utilize PTC.
"It's telling me I have to break in 26 seconds. Now, in this case, I'm not going to break, I'm going to let PTC do its job," he said as he demonstrated the technology. "Now it's telling me in six seconds if I don't do anything PTC will take control. My speed is now 62 miles per hour."
Once the breaks kick in McCarthy said the operator can't stop it.
Engineer operating derailed Amtrak train identified
"It's done, whatever I can do, the system is now in command," he said.
Implementing PTC nationwide was a Congressional mandate in 2008 political action taken after a Metrolink train collided head on with another train in Los Angeles killing 25.
The driver of that Metrolink train was text messaging.
Had PTC existed, that would not have happened, says Metrolink public affairs director Jeff Lustgarten.
They've spent more than $200 million in the greater Los Angeles area and Lustgarten thinks it's worth it.
"Every penny," he said. "How can you put a price tag on people's lives?"
PTC technology doesn't just guard against human error. It can react quickly to bring a train to a halt, like in the event of an earthquake.
"We think it's the most important lifesaving technology you'll see on the rail system for years to come," Lustgarten said.
In the four months Metrolink has been using PTC, it's activated only once, and that was when a signal unexpectedly went red. In that case, the technology system stopped the train. It's estimated PTC could cost $10 billion to implement nationwide and that's one reason lawmakers are considering delaying that mandate until 2020.
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ONCOLOGY / RESEARCH LETTER
Evolution of plasma vitamin B12 in patients with solid cancers during curative versus supportive care
Valentin Lacombe 1
Anne Patsouris 2
Estelle Delattre 1
Carole Lacout 1
Geoffrey Urbanski 1
Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital, Angers, France
Medical Oncology, Ouest Cancerology Institute, Angers, France
Geoffrey Urbanski
Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital, Mitolab Team, CNRS 6214 - INSERM 1083, MITOVASC Institute, University of Angers, Angers, France
Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
The direction of the causal link between solid cancers and elevated plasma vitamin B12 (B12) remains uncertain.
We retrospectively included patients having two B12 measurements with a B12 initially ≥ 1000 ng/l and a solid cancer diagnosed between the measurements. Patients were included in the Curative or Supportive group according to their treatments.
B12 changes over time differed among groups (p = 0.001): +157.4 ng/L/month in the Supportive care group versus -171.6 ng/L/month in the Curative care group.
The decrease of plasma B12 in cases of curative care could suggest that this B12 elevation is secondary to solid cancers.
The association between solid cancers and elevated level of total plasma vitamin B12 (B12) has been demonstrated [1, 2] and remains after adjustment for other causes of elevated B12 [3]. However, the design of previous studies did not allow them to clearly determine whether solid cancers were the cause of the B12 elevation or vice versa. The B12 elevation could be related to cancer through the tumor mass or by means of the granulocytic immune response [4–6]. However, several authors consider that the B12 elevation could favor the onset of cancer, due to the role of vitamin B12 in cell proliferation [7, 8]. This hypothesis is contradictory to the short-term association observed in cohort studies [1, 2]. The change of B12 during the treatment of solid cancers may help explain the direction of this causal relation. Indeed, a decrease of B12 after curative cancer treatment would bring an argument for asserting that the cancer induced the B12 elevation, directly or indirectly.
In the present study, we compared the change of plasma B12 after curative versus supportive treatments for solid cancer in patients with initially elevated B12 levels that were related to solid cancers.
The bioethical committee of Angers University Hospital approved this study (n°2019/105) and waived the need for patient consent for this observational study.
We included patients aged 18 years and over who had been admitted to Angers University Hospital between January 2007 and May 2015. Patients were required to have undergone two B12 measurements at two different times (T1 and T2), at least 7 days apart.
Patients were included in cases of both i) an elevated level of B12 at T1 defined as ≥ 1000 ng/l [3], and ii) a solid cancer diagnosed between T1 and T2. Patients with an active solid cancer already known before T1 or diagnosed after T2 were not included. T1 needed to be performed in the preceding 3 months before the solid cancer diagnosis, and T2 within the next 6 months after the cancer diagnosis. In cases where there were more than two B12 measurements in the period of interest, T2 was considered to be the measurement furthest from T1 in the 6 months following the cancer diagnosis.
We excluded patients presenting other elevated B12-related diseases previously known or diagnosed during the follow-up: acute liver disease (elevation of transaminases to more than 2 times normal) or chronic liver disease (dysmorphic ultrasound appearance, persistent signs of hepatocellular insufficiency, histology suggestive of cirrhosis), severe chronic renal failure (modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) creatinine clearance ≤ 30 ml/min/1.73 m²), autoimmune or inflammatory disease, and myeloid blood malignancy [3–5]. Patients with pernicious anemia or B12 supplementation were also excluded. Assays performed in intensive care and maternity units were excluded because of the metabolic changes observed in these patients [9, 10].
Total plasma vitamin B12 assay
B12 measurement was centralized in the biochemistry laboratory of Angers University Hospital. Plasma vitamin B12 was identified using competitive immunoassays with direct chemiluminescence on the ADVIA Centaur system (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Tarrytown, NY 10591-5097 USA). The normal reference range was 200–999 ng/l and the coefficient of variation was 1.3–4.1%.
Composition of groups
Patients receiving a curative treatment for solid cancer (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonotherapy and/or surgery) constituted the Curative care group, regardless of the efficacy of their treatment. Patients receiving only supportive care, analgesics or other symptomatic treatments represented the Supportive care group. Patients receiving only minor palliative surgery, symptomatic radiotherapy, or a systemic corticosteroid therapy were excluded because of their potential minor curative effects.
The quantitative data were presented as medians and quartiles and compared using the t-test, as the variables demonstrated a normal distribution according to the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The qualitative data were presented as absolute values and percentages and compared using Fisher's exact test. To summarize the evolution of plasma B12 over time, the best fitting model was selected according to the least squares method. Changes in B12 over time were studied using linear modeling (straight line model) after checking for the normality of the distribution of residuals (graphically and with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test) and the linear distribution with Runs test. Slopes were compared with the F test. The type I error was set at 5%.
The analyses were carried out using GraphPad Prism v6.01 software (GraphPad Software, Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037 USA).
During the study period, 896 patients had at least two B12 measurements with B12 ≥ 1000 ng/l at T1, including 448 patients without any previously known solid cancer or other elevated-B12-related cause. A cancer was diagnosed between T1 and T2 in 39/448 patients. After excluding patients with other elevated-B12-related diseases diagnosed during follow-up (n = 5, all had chronic liver disease), and patients out of delays for T1 or T2 (n = 15), we included 19 patients for analyses.
9/19 patients received curative cancer treatment between T1 and T2 and constituted the Curative care group, while 10/19 patients received only supportive care and represented the Supportive care group (Table I).
Characteristics of patients
Age [years]
Site of primary cancer
Site of metastasis
Delay from T1 to cancer diagnosis [days]
Vitamin B12 at T1 [ng/l]
Delay from cancer diagnosis to T2 [days]
Curative treatment before T2
Delay from cancer diagnosis to treatment [days]
Delay from treatment to T2 [days]
69 M Lungs Bones 7 1136 60 1807 None NA NA
71 M Lungs Lungs, lymph nodes, bones 7 1422 6 1805 None NA NA
73 W Unknown Lymph nodes 5 1029 97 1228 None NA NA
76 W Breast Bones 10 1307 29 1568 None NA NA
80 W Pancreas Liver, peritoneum 6 1441 35 2001 None NA NA
81 W Pancreas Lymph nodes 1 1150 15 1613 None NA NA
90 W Stomach – 19 1310 42 1204 None NA NA
91 M Urothelium – 3 2001 4 2001 None NA NA
63 M Pancreas Lungs 1 1151 27 1230 None NA NA
58 M Liver Liver 62 1032 96 563 None NA NA
64 W Ovaries Peritoneum 50 1578 181 1179 Surgery, chemotherapy 31 150
68 M Lungs Bones 6 2001 91 1044 Chemotherapy 6 85
88 M Prostate Bones 26 1567 93 2001 Hormonotherapy 14 79
48 M Colon Lungs 6 1221 7 733 Surgery 0 7
56 M Lungs Bones, lungs, adrenal glands 7 2001 107 310 Chemotherapy 11 96
58 W Breast Brain 11 1182 77 402 Chemotherapy 11 66
72 W Stomach – 29 1115 78 666 Surgery 0 78
74 W Esophagus – 1 1168 73 673 Chemotherapy, radiotherapy 35 38
74 M Esophagus Lymph nodes 20 1742 38 933 Chemotherapy 24 14
The Supportive and Curative care groups did not differ according to age (74.5 (67.5–83.3) and 68.0 (57.0–74.0) years respectively, p = 0.14), gender (5/10 and 5/9 men respectively, p > 0.99), or B12 level at T1 (1229 (1110–1427) and 1567 (1175–1872) ng/l respectively, p = 0.16).
The change of B12 over time differed between groups (p = 0.001, Figure 1): B12 levels increased in the Supportive care group (+157.4 ng/l/month) and decreased in the Curative care group (–171.6 ng/l/month).
Plasma vitamin B12 variation from baseline (T1) in the two groups. Vitamin B12 changes over time were studied using linear modeling and the slopes were compared using the F test. The p-value referred to the comparison of the 2 curve slopes
Previous studies have demonstrated an association between solid cancers and elevated B12 level [1–3]. The short-term association observed in cohort studies suggested that the B12 elevation could be due to the cancer, but these studies failed to draw clear conclusions about the direction in which the two are causally connected. In this study, we demonstrated that B12 levels decreased during the curative treatment of solid cancers compared to supportive care. This represents an argument for considering that the elevation of B12 was directly or indirectly linked to the presence of the solid cancer.
Some authors hypothesized that elevated B12 is an underlying condition leading to cancer onset and/or progression [7, 8]. However, our results seemed in favor of the other hypothesis, which attributes an inducing role to the solid cancer, as this biological abnormality decreased in the first weeks following the initiation of a curative treatment [11]. Our results are in line with the study of Wakatsuki et al., who observed a decrease in B12 levels after surgical excision of gastric cancers. However, this study was restricted to surgical treatment in gastric cancer. Moreover, these results need to be interpreted with caution because gastric surgical procedures might have modified the absorption of vitamin B12 [12].
The decrease in B12 levels after curative treatment of cancer led to the hypothesis that the B12 level depended on the tumor mass or replication capacity. Both the higher frequency of elevated B12 levels in metastatic cancers [3] and the worst prognosis of cancers associated with elevated B12 [3, 6] supported this hypothesis. The mechanism of elevated B12 in cases of solid cancer is poorly understood. This may be related to the secretion of a mediator increasing the bioavailability of vitamin B12 or to the release of haptocorrins by the granulocytic cells involved in the anti-tumor response [13].
Our study has some limitations. First, the number of subjects is limited. However, the difference of evolution according to the type of treatment is such that our results were significant even with a limited population. Changes in B12 must be interpreted with the intra-subject variations of the plasma vitamin B12 measurements in mind, but this variation should be similar in both groups [14]. The low number of subjects prevents us from assessing the B12 change according to the efficacy of the curative treatments. Another limitation is the retrospective data collection resulting in heterogeneous delay between T1 and T2, whereas a prospective method would allow time points to be standardized. In order to obtain a homogeneous population, we restricted the period of interest of B12 measurements. As the B12 level may increase in the absence of curative care, we restricted the time from T1 to the cancer diagnosis to allow the B12 level at T1 to be approximately equal to the B12 level at the cancer diagnosis. We also restricted the time from the cancer diagnosis to T2 to limit the risk of relapses, which might modify the interpretation of B12 at T2. We only evaluated the routinely used global assay for vitamin B12, which corresponds to the sum of cobalamin and transcobalamins. However, some authors hypothesized that mainly transcobalamin I was elevated in the solid cancer condition [12]. Lastly, our results suggested that the B12 elevation might be secondary to cancers, but the study design did not allow us to assess a causal link.
In conclusion, the B12 level decreased during curative treatment in solid cancers associated with elevated B12 at the time of diagnosis. This represents an argument for considering this B12 elevation as secondary to solid cancers rather than an underlying condition that favors their onset or progression.
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Arendt JFH, Sørensen HT, Horsfall LJ, Petersen I. (2019). Elevated vitamin B12 levels and cancer risk in UK primary care: a THIN Database Cohort Study Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 28: 814-21.
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A trip to the dentist doesn't have to end in tears! Try our tips to help your child overcome his fear of the dentist.
Fear is a basic survival mechanism that everyone is born with. It is what we are afraid of that is absorbed from the environment around us. If you have a crippling fear of the dentist, you may be unconsciously teaching your child to fear the dentist too. Trips to the dentist may include crying and you might think the only way to fix the problem is to skip your kid's dental appointments.
Visit the dentist by age 1 – If you have dentophobia and are worried that you might pass that on to your baby, remember to take him/her for the first new patient dental visit by age 1. An early introduction to the dentist will reinforce a lifelong commitment to oral health and ease fears as children get older.
Communicate – Talk to your child about the dentist visit. Ask what he liked, what he didn't like and answer any questions he has. A discussion with the dentist after the appointment may make your child more comfortable.
Familiarize your child with the environment – Take your child for a visit to the dentist when you don't have an appointment. Set up an hour or two for your child to watch the dentist and other kids receiving treatment. Watching calmer kids might help ease your child's fear. A good dentist for children will have no problem scheduling in these little visits, as they will want you, and your child to be as comfortable as possible.
Use the right language – Avoid using phrases like "don't be afraid" and "stay calm" or words like "shot" and "pain." Even if used in a positive context, these words can instill fear in your child.
Avoid bribery– If you offer a reward for a visit to the dentist, it could make your kiddo think that something bad must be waiting at the dentist's office, especially if you offer something not normally allowed. A better idea is to praise your child after the appointment for good behavior. An "I went to the dentist" sticker will never hurt either.
Visiting the dentist is a task that needs to be performed two times a year, forever. An early introduction to the dentist will only help your child maintain beautiful, healthy teeth later in life.
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