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Labour says it will rebalance the economy and create more middle income jobs - as PM argues lower taxes are good for all
By Matt West
The Labour party will rebalance Britain's economy and increase the number of 'middle income' jobs, a leading member of the shadow cabinet will pledge today.
In a further attempt to regain its economic credibility ahead of next year's general election shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna will tell a group of business leaders the recovery should benefit all working people not just a few at the top.
His comments come as David Cameron is expected to say the government's continued squeeze on spending is not motivated by right wing Thatcherite dogma but a principled commitment to help the hard pressed families up and down the country.
Rebalanced economy: Labour would rebalance the economy away from the service sector, shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna will say today
He will say: 'It is wrong for government to take a single penny more of your money than we absolutely need.
'Every bit of government waste we can cut, every efficiency we can achieve is money we can give back to you.'
Economy forecast to grow by 0.6% in first quarter of 2014 as mortgage lending and manufacturing hit new highs
UK house prices reach their highest level in six years - with the average home costing £177,846
Tory MPs urge Osborne to make 'game changing' Budget tax cut for middle earners dragged into 40% bracket
Labour has spent much of the last two years campaigning against what it calls the government's attacks on the 'squeezed middle' and in the last six months has accused the coalition of presiding over a cost of living crisis.
It has repeatedly called last year's repeal of the 50p tax band a tax cut for the rich, while also promising to freeze energy prices for 20 months if it wins next year's general election.
Yesterday, the latest ComRes opinion poll put Labour ahead of the Conservatives on 37 per cent to 34 per cent with the Lib Dem trailing in fourth behind UKIP on 10 and 12 per cent respectively. But a YouGov poll put Labour further ahead on 41 per cent, with the Tories on 32 per cent, the Lib Dems on 8 per cent and UKIP on 12 per cent.
The shadow business secretary's speech comes two weeks ahead of the Chancellor's penultimate Budget.
Mr Umunna will tell business leaders gathered for the annual dinner of the EEF manufacturers organisation this evening that the Conservatives approach to the economy has been 'disastrous for Britain'.
He will say Labour wants a high productivity, high skilled, innovation-led economy, offering good jobs.
The shadow minister will say: 'That is the only way that we will tackle the cost-of-living crisis and make sure that any recovery benefits all working people, and not just a few at the top.'
Giveaway: Those hoping for a tax giveaway from the Chancellor this year are likely to be disappointed, but he still has another Budget before the election next year
He will add that Labour knows it will have to govern with less money if it wins the general election next year, so cuts will be made and there will be no extra borrowing.
'Rest assured that we understand the challenge in respect of the public finances. But reducing the deficit is neither the only economic challenge we face, nor - in the longer term - the most important. Permanent austerity is not what our economy needs in order to grow.'
Mr Umunna will say that Conservative ministers are 'intensely relaxed, even enthusiastic' about the prospect of leaving the European Union.
'That would be disastrous for Britain. You simply cannot claim to be pro-exports if you are anti-EU. Shutting ourselves off - as they suggest - poses a huge threat to our future prosperity.'
Labour will take account of a 'community benefit' on procurement, as other European countries do, he will say.
The EEF published a new survey today showing that almost three out of four people would prefer to buy UK-made goods.
The survey of 2,000 adults also revealed mixed views about whether manufacturing was growing in the UK.
The poll followed a study on re-shoring by the EEF which showed an increasing number of firms bringing production back to the UK from other countries.
EEF chief executive Terry Scuoler said: 'This poll highlights the immense importance that the public attaches to manufacturing and its place at the heart of the economy.
'Long gone are the days when some believed we could get by as a service economy and leave the rest of the world to produce goods for us.
'It is now essential that policymakers also recognise manufacturing as a high-value, high-skill sector and support it with policies which encourage its growth.'
Yesterday the closely watched Markit/CIPS purchasing manager's index for the manufacturing sector showed factories took on additional staff at their fastest rate for nearly three years.
The survey showed British manufacturing output continued to expand in February, with the index rising to 56.9 from 56.6 in January, higher than the 56.5 expected by economists.
It also emerged that Tory MPs have been lobbying the Chancellor to raise the 40p tax threshold for middle income earners from £41,500 to £44,000.
The Treasury estimates 6million people will be subject to the 40p tax rate by the time of next year's election equivalent to 1 in 6 people. That compares to 1 in 20 when the tax was first introduced by Nigel Lawson in 1989.
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using System;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.Assertions;

/// Visualizes a laser and a reticle using a LineRenderer and a Quad.
/// Provides functions for settings the end point of the laser,
/// and clamps the laser and reticle based on max distances.
[RequireComponent(typeof(LineRenderer))]
public class GvrLaserVisual : MonoBehaviour, IGvrArmModelReceiver {
  [Serializable]
  public struct DoesReticleFaceCameraData {
    public bool alongXAxis;
    public bool alongYAxis;
    public bool alongZAxis;

    public bool IsAnyAxisOff {
      get {
        return !alongXAxis || !alongYAxis || !alongZAxis;
      }
    }

    public DoesReticleFaceCameraData(bool startEnabled) {
      alongXAxis = startEnabled;
      alongYAxis = startEnabled;
      alongZAxis = startEnabled;
    }
  }

  /// Final size of the reticle in meters when it is 1 meter from the camera.
  /// The reticle will be scaled based on the size of the mesh so that it's size
  /// matches this size.
  public const float RETICLE_SIZE_METERS = 0.1f;

  [Tooltip("Color of the laser pointer including alpha transparency")]
  public Color laserColor = new Color(1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f, 0.25f);

  [Tooltip("Color of the laser pointer including alpha transparency")]
  public Color laserColorEnd = new Color(1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f, 0.0f);

  [Tooltip("Maximum distance of the laser (meters).")]
  [Range(0.0f, 10.0f)]
  public float maxLaserDistance = 0.75f;

  /// When using RayCastMode's other than Direct, it is possible
  /// that the currentPosition will not be directly in front of the laser.
  /// If this is set to true, then the visual will rotate to face the currentPosition.
  [Tooltip("Determines if the visual is allowed to rotate toward the final reticle position.")]
  public bool allowRotation = true;

  [Tooltip("References the reticle that will be positioned.")]
  [SerializeField]
  private Transform reticle;

  [Tooltip("Determines if the reticle will always face the camera and along what axes.")]
  public DoesReticleFaceCameraData doesReticleFaceCamera = new DoesReticleFaceCameraData(true);

  /// If allowRotation is true, then this is used to rotate the controller
  /// to face the reticle as well.
  [Tooltip("References to the controller visual.")]
  public Transform controller;

  [Tooltip("The rate that the currentPosition changes.")]
  public float lerpSpeed = 20.0f;

  /// If the targetPosition is greater than this threshold, then
  /// the position changes immediately instead of lerping.
  [Tooltip("Determines if lerping is used.")]
  public float lerpThreshold = 1.5f;

  /// Sorting order to use for the reticle's renderer.
  /// Range values come from https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/Renderer-sortingOrder.html.
  [Range(-32767, 32767)]
  public int reticleSortingOrder = 0;

  private const float LERP_CLAMP_THRESHOLD = 0.02f;

  public GvrBaseArmModel ArmModel { get; set; }

  public Transform Reticle {
    get {
      return reticle;
    }
    set {
      reticle = value;
      ReticleMeshSizeMeters = 1.0f;
      ReticleMeshSizeRatio = 1.0f;

      if (reticle != null) {
        MeshFilter meshFilter = reticle.GetComponent<MeshFilter>();
        if (meshFilter != null && meshFilter.mesh != null) {
          ReticleMeshSizeMeters = meshFilter.mesh.bounds.size.x;
          if (ReticleMeshSizeMeters != 0.0f) {
            ReticleMeshSizeRatio = 1.0f / ReticleMeshSizeMeters;
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }

  /// The size of the reticle's mesh in meters.
  public float ReticleMeshSizeMeters { get; private set; }

  /// The ratio of the reticleMeshSizeMeters to 1 meter.
  /// If reticleMeshSizeMeters is 10, then reticleMeshSizeRatio is 0.1.
  public float ReticleMeshSizeRatio { get; private set; }

  /// Reference to the laser's line renderer.
  public LineRenderer Laser { get; private set; }

  /// Optional delegate for customizing how the currentPosition is calculated based on the distance.
  /// If not set, the currentPosition is determined based on the distance multiplied by the forward
  /// direction of the transform added to the position of the transform.
  public delegate Vector3 GetPointForDistanceDelegate(float distance);
  public GetPointForDistanceDelegate GetPointForDistanceFunction { get; set; }

  private float targetDistance;
  private float currentDistance;
  private Vector3 currentPosition;
  private Vector3 currentLocalPosition;
  private Quaternion currentLocalRotation;

  /// Set the distance of the laser.
  /// Clamps the distance of the laser and reticle.
  ///
  /// **distance** target distance from the pointer to draw the visual at.
  /// **immediate** If true, the distance is changed immediately. Otherwise, it will lerp.
  public void SetDistance(float distance, bool immediate=false) {
    targetDistance = distance;
    if (immediate) {
      currentDistance = targetDistance;
    }

    if (targetDistance > lerpThreshold) {
      currentDistance = targetDistance;
    }
  }

  void Awake() {
    Laser = GetComponent<LineRenderer>();

    // Will calculate reticleMeshSizeMeters and reticleMeshSizeRatio
    Reticle = reticle;

    // Set the reticle sorting order.
    if (reticle != null) {
      Renderer reticleRenderer = reticle.GetComponent<Renderer>();
      Assert.IsNotNull(reticleRenderer);
      reticleRenderer.sortingOrder = reticleSortingOrder;
    }
  }

  void LateUpdate() {
    UpdateCurrentPosition();
    UpdateControllerOrientation();
    UpdateReticlePosition();
    UpdateLaserEndPoint();
    UpdateLaserAlpha();
  }

  void OnWillRenderObject() {
    Camera camera = Camera.current;
    UpdateReticleSize(camera);
    UpdateReticleOrientation(camera);
  }

  private void UpdateCurrentPosition() {
    if (currentDistance != targetDistance) {
      float speed = GetSpeed();
      currentDistance = Mathf.Lerp(currentDistance, targetDistance, speed);
      float diff =  Mathf.Abs(targetDistance - currentDistance);
      if (diff < LERP_CLAMP_THRESHOLD) {
        currentDistance = targetDistance;
      }
    }

    if (GetPointForDistanceFunction != null) {
      currentPosition = GetPointForDistanceFunction(currentDistance);
    } else {
      Vector3 origin = transform.position;
      currentPosition = origin + (transform.forward * currentDistance);
    }

    currentLocalPosition = transform.InverseTransformPoint(currentPosition);

    if (allowRotation) {
      currentLocalRotation =
        Quaternion.FromToRotation(Vector3.forward, currentLocalPosition);
    } else {
      currentLocalRotation = Quaternion.identity;
    }
  }

  private void UpdateControllerOrientation() {
    if (controller == null) {
      return;
    }

    controller.localRotation = currentLocalRotation;
  }

  private void UpdateReticlePosition() {
    if (reticle == null) {
      return;
    }

    reticle.position = currentPosition;
  }

  private void UpdateLaserEndPoint() {
    if (Laser == null) {
      return;
    }

    Vector3 laserStartPoint = Vector3.zero;
    Vector3 laserEndPoint;

    if (allowRotation) {
      if (controller != null) {
        Vector3 worldPosition = transform.position;
        Vector3 rotatedPosition = controller.InverseTransformPoint(worldPosition);
        rotatedPosition = currentLocalRotation * rotatedPosition;
        laserStartPoint = controller.TransformPoint(rotatedPosition);
        laserStartPoint = transform.InverseTransformPoint(laserStartPoint);
      }

      laserEndPoint = Vector3.ClampMagnitude(currentLocalPosition, maxLaserDistance);
    } else {
      Vector3 projected = Vector3.Project(currentLocalPosition, Vector3.forward);
      laserEndPoint = Vector3.ClampMagnitude(projected, maxLaserDistance);
    }

    Laser.useWorldSpace = false;
    Laser.SetPosition(0, laserStartPoint);
    Laser.SetPosition(1, laserEndPoint);
  }

  private void UpdateLaserAlpha() {
    float alpha = ArmModel != null ? ArmModel.PreferredAlpha : 1.0f;
#if UNITY_5_6_OR_NEWER
    Laser.startColor = Color.Lerp(Color.clear, laserColor, alpha);
    Laser.endColor = laserColorEnd;
#else
    Laser.SetColors(Color.Lerp(Color.clear, laserColor, alpha), laserColorEnd);
#endif  // UNITY_5_6_OR_NEWER
  }

  private void UpdateReticleSize(Camera camera) {
    if (reticle == null) {
      return;
    }

    if (camera == null) {
      return;
    }

    float reticleDistanceFromCamera = (reticle.position - camera.transform.position).magnitude;
    float scale = RETICLE_SIZE_METERS * ReticleMeshSizeRatio * reticleDistanceFromCamera;
    reticle.localScale = new Vector3(scale, scale, scale);
  }

  private void UpdateReticleOrientation(Camera camera) {
    if (reticle == null) {
      return;
    }

    if (camera == null) {
      return;
    }

    Vector3 direction = reticle.position - camera.transform.position;
    reticle.rotation = Quaternion.LookRotation(direction, Vector3.up);

    if (doesReticleFaceCamera.IsAnyAxisOff) {
      Vector3 euler = reticle.localEulerAngles;
      if (!doesReticleFaceCamera.alongXAxis) {
        euler.x = 0.0f;
      }

      if (!doesReticleFaceCamera.alongYAxis) {
        euler.y = 0.0f;
      }

      if (!doesReticleFaceCamera.alongZAxis) {
        euler.z = 0.0f;
      }

      reticle.localEulerAngles = euler;
    }
  }

  private float GetSpeed() {
    return lerpSpeed > 0.0f ? lerpSpeed * Time.deltaTime : 1.0f;
  }

  void OnValidate() {
    // If the "reticle" serialized field is changed while the application is playing
    // by using the inspector in the editor, then we need to call the Reticle setter to
    // ensure that ReticleMeshSizeMeters and ReticleMeshSizeRatio are updated.
    // Outside of the editor, this can't happen because only the Reticle setter is publicly
    // accessible.  The Laser null check excludes cases where OnValidate is invoked before Awake.
    if (Application.isPlaying && Laser != null) {
      Reticle = reticle;
    }
  }
}

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The school is adhering to Pennsylvania and CDC guidance regarding face coverings. All students, faculty, and staff are required to wear a mask at all times, except when eating, sleeping, in their dorm rooms, or in their "circles." Information on the proper use, removal, and care of face masks can be found widely on campus.
While the world has adopted the term "social distancing" when referring to the six-feet-apart rule, we want to make it clear to our students that the "social" aspect of school will be just as important had this been a year with no pandemic. We want our students to interact, laugh, share stories, and discuss the happenings of the day. Going forward, our community will use the term "physical distancing" instead. While we must remain physically at a distance to protect our community, we will still be social. In fact, we encourage it! Students are asked to stay six feet apart from each other when walking, eating, in class, and in other designated indoor areas. This requirement will be eased when students are in their circle groups on a dormitory floor. Students are allowed to be within less than six feet of each other only if outdoors and wearing a mask and must not be touching.
The school is adhering to the Pennsylvania and CDC guidance regarding contact tracing. A COVID-19 response contact-tracing team made up of at least 20 adult members of the community will conduct contact tracing interviews via telephone or in person. Designated members of this team will be mobilized immediately upon notification from the Health and Wellness Center staff that a student or employee may be positive with COVID-19. The school is requiring all students, faculty, and staff to download the TRACE app that will assist in this process. It is important to note: those who are considered to be a contact are those who were within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes, regardless of whether they were wearing a mask.
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Notaires Reject Official Mediation Service
The failure of most notaires to participate in the government sponsored mediation service is "unacceptable" says the mediator.
As we have previously reported on these pages, complaints against notaires by their clients are not uncommon. We receive a regular flow of mails from readers about their alleged incompetence or tardiness, and sometimes more serious allegations of bias and corruption. Complaints are also widespread on French and English language social media channels and there are routinely cases in the courts.
Although we consider that most notaires can be relied upon to undertake their duties with competence and probity, when things go wrong it is often serious and costly for their clients.
Reliable figures on the number of complaints about notaires are not available but some indication of the scale of discontent can be obtained from the recently published annual report of the médiateur-notariat.
The médiateur has been in place since 2016, when the government, in compliance with European law, established a mediation procedure to resolve disputes with a notaire.
In his report for 2019, the médiateur stated that 1,400 complaints had been made to them, an increase of 30% on the previous year.
Not all such complaints were taken forward, but shockingly, of nearly 1,000 cases activated, in 28% of them the notaire refused to co-operate with the process, with a further 28% who failed to respond to a request by the mediateur to engage in it.
In short, 56% of complaints could not be considered because the notaire rejected or ignored the mediation process.
In his report, the médiateur stated that such an attitude was "unacceptable", and that it "reveals how little consideration some notaries give to this new method of dispute resolution."
The explanation of why so many notaires refuse to participate is not entirely clear, but the médiateur speculated that many notaires are likely to fear that it was equivalent to a disciplinary process in which they might be held responsible and liable to sanctions.
That is a surprising conclusion, as the médiateur cannot impose sanctions; the process is voluntary mediation, pure and simple.
Separately, an internal disciplinary process for notaires does exist, which is run by the professional body of notaires, the Chambre Departemental, but it is widely criticised for a lack of transparency and enforcement.
It is also possible to bring a legal action against a notiare, but the process is likely to take several years, with significant legal costs.
Nevertheless, as the médiateur himself points out, if notaires are unwilling to participate in the mediation process, many clients will be obliged to resort to making a formal complaint to their professional body or to commence legal action.
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International collaboration by Potter group uncovers vital element in regulation of Na⁺/K⁺- ATPase-α1
An international collaboration of the Potter Group with Solomon Snyder's Group in the USA and with Chinese and German colleagues has uncovered the myo-inositol polyphosphate pyrophosphate 5-InsP7 as a regulator of the Na⁺/K⁺- ATPase-α1
Model for 5-InsP7 regulation of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1 endocytosis and downstream degradation. Inositol hexakisphosphate kinase 1 associates with PI 3-kinase PI3K p85α and generates a local pool of 5-InsP7, which binds the RhoGAP domain of PI3K p85α. 5-InsP7 Binding disinhibits the PI3K p85α interaction with Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1, recruiting AP2 that mediates clathrin-mediated endocytosis leading to downstream degradation of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1. The structure of 5-InsP7 is illustrated.
The sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase (Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase) is essential for eukaryotes and one of the most abundant cell membrane proteins. Universally expressed in the plasma membrane it generates electrochemical gradients across the cell membrane crucial for cell volume maintenance, signal transduction and the secondary transport of various nutrients. Endogenous negative regulators have for decades been postulated to play an important role in regulating the activity and stability of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase, but their characterization has been elusive.
Our multi-disciplinary international collaboration has discovered that diphosphoinositol 1,2,3,4,6-pentakisphosphate, a higher myo-inositol polyphosphate pyrophosphate (5-InsP7) generated by inositol hexakisphosphate kinase 1 (IP6K1), promotes physiological endocytosis and downstream degradation of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1. Deletion of IP6K1 enriches Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1 in plasma membranes of multiple tissues and cell types.
Importantly, employing a suite of synthetic chemical biology tools, it was discovered that 5-InsP7 binds the RhoGAP domain of PI3K p85α to disinhibit its interaction with Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1. This recruits adaptor protein 2 (AP2) and triggers clathrin-mediated endocytosis of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1.
In this structure-activity study inositol hexakisphosphate, lacking the 5-position pyrophosphate did not increase the binding of PI3K p85α with Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1, demonstrating its requirement.
To explore how the pyrophosphate moiety affects binding, the synthetic regioisomers 1-diphosphoinositol pentakisphosphate (1-InsP7), 3-diphosphoinositol pentakisphosphate (3-InsP7) and 5-InsP7 (with the pyrophosphate motif at either the 1-, 3- or 5-position of the inositol ring, respectively) were evaluated. 1-InsP7 did not affect binding, but 3-InsP7 and 5-InsP7 increased it, suggesting positioning to be important.Diphosphoinositol tetrakisphosphate with a pyrophosphate at the 5-position but lacking a phosphate at the 2-position did not enhance binding, demonstrating a requirement for this phosphate group in addition to the pyrophosphate moiety.
Because 5-InsP7 can function in principle by either binding or pyrophosphorylating target proteins, specially-designed synthetic non-hydrolyzable 5-InsP7 analogues closely mimicking its physicochemical and biochemical properties, but unable to transfer their β-phosphoryl groups were utilized. Binding was enhanced indicating that protein pyrophosphorylation is not involved. Our study identifies 5-InsP7 as an endogenous negative regulator of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase-α1.
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https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/advances/6/44/eabb8542.full.pdf
Emptage group successful with £1m MRC-AMED award
Congratulations to the group of Professor Nigel Emptage who have been awarded an MRC-AMED grant, worth £1m, in conjuction with the University of Tokyo and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Trio of Departmental Members elected to Honorary Fellowship of the British Pharmacological Society (BPS)
Burton group wins image competition at Oxford BHF CRE Annual Symposium
This image of a blood clot composed of erythrocytes trapped by long fibrous chains of fibrin was judged the winner of the image competition at the BHF CRE 2022 Symposiium, held in December. In this image we can see false coloured erythrocytes (classic biconcave appearance around 5-10 µm in diameter) wrapped by fibrin network.
Understanding the brain at Didcot Girls School Science Club
A group of researchers and students led by Dr Tim Viney visited Didcot Girls School to run a 'hands on' event about the brain at the school's Science Club.
Raised intracellular chloride levels underlie the effects of tiredness in cortex
The feeling of being tired is familiar to everyone. As we know from our own experience, an extended period of wakefulness results in a decline in our performance levels, and the desire to sleep becomes almost irresistible. When you then fall asleep, your sleep is deeper and more consolidated than usual. And yet after just one night of uninterrupted sleep, you can feel refreshed and "back to normal"!
Consequences of Tau pathology on hippocampal pyramidal neurons and network activity in ageing mice
Pathological hyperphosphorylated forms of the microtubule-associated binding protein Tau (pTau) are commonly found in people with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Corticobasal degeneration, and Progressive supranuclear palsy.


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Faced with an updated test protocol for fire propagation, metal composite material cladding is passing the test
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It's important to note that the 10-foot vertical heat spread is actually 4 feet because the flames emitting from the window opening due to the gas fire inside the burn room extend 5 to 6 feet above the window opening without the involvement of any combustible materials contained within the wall assembly.
Importance of the Panel Joints And Their Location
A great deal of information has been provided about panel joinery and the required location for the horizontal and vertical panel joint. But why is this so critical in MCM panel assembly?
A technical joint in an MCM system is ½-inch wide. The joint is typically manufactured by closing off the edge of the panel either by folding the MCM at a 90° angle upon itself or by attaching a perimeter extrusion to the MCM panel. Both methods use a faster anchorage system to attach the panel to the substructure. The overall appearance of the ½-inch joint may be one of several different types. While each type of joint provides a different appearance, each joint allows for the fastening of the panel to the substrate and for expansion of the MCM panels subjected to dramatic temperature change.
Probably the simplest panel joint is known as a "wet seal." The ½-inch gap between panels is still the backer rod and some type of sealant material—in many cases a structural silicone—that provides a smooth finish to the panel and resists the penetration of rainwater.
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At the NASA Langley Laboratory in Hampton, Va., aluminum composite material in two distinct finishes serve as flame-retardant rainscreen cladding and helps create a modern look for the aeronautic building.
The other common alternative is an "open joint" or rainscreen joinery system. In this instance, both air and water are allowed to enter the cavity behind the panel and drain out as needed. Often times there will be some type of cover plate or spline plate that will be inserted into this joint to cover the attachment system. While these spline plates provide a desirable appearance, they are not necessarily intended to stop the flow of air and water to the cavity behind them.
Not only do air and water penetrate the exterior cladding layer at the system joinery, it is also considered to be the weakest location in a fire situation. This is the reason for the specific location of the specified vertical and horizontal joint location above the window opening. When the fire exits the window opening, it reattaches to the panel system in the general area where both the vertical and horizontal joint exist. In some cases, the fire has direct access to the cavity behind the cladding which will typically contain insulation. The joinery's direct exposure to the fire, and the fact that the fire is now hidden from view, are important concepts.
Also, the joint depth, and the depth of cavity behind the exterior cladding, is often dictated by the panel attachment system. The details and dimensions of this cavity are important because if the combustible elements of the wall assembly ignite, flame spread through that cavity could go undetected for some time and could progress up the wall assembly.
The NFPA 285 test is designed not only to measure the flame spread up the exterior side of the exterior cladding; it is also designed to measure the flame spread that takes place within the cavity between the interior face of the exterior cladding and the exterior sheathing. Any elements within this cavity that are combustible must also meet the performance criteria required for the entire wall assembly.
So, the panel joints provide potential access to the internal wall assembly elements without the benefit of protection from the exterior cladding, which in the case of MCM, consists of a metal surface that reflects the flames and heat for a period of time.
Composite Materials with a Flame-retardant Core
In terms of why MCMs with an FR core perform well when subjected to NFPA's increased stringencies, it is helpful to understand how the material is manufactured. First, an extruded core material is produced and then a metal coil is applied. These two components are bonded together through the controlled application of heat, pressure, and tension. Next, the bonded sheet is cooled in a controlled process to maintain the bond integrity and flatness.
When exposed to fire, the metal skins initially deflect the heat and fire away from the combustible core of the panel. While the metal skins will eventually melt, the material remains in place, and the metal limits both the amount of combustible core available to the fire and the spread of flame.
Also of note is the fact that wall cavity heat gain is not typically an issue in MCM systems in the absence of exterior flames. In other words, the wall does not self-sustain the flame after burners are turned off. Thanks to its FR core, the wall self-extinguishes almost immediately.
In addition to a certain level of flame retardancy, the metal skin provides structural stability for the panel and can be finished in a number of colors and finish types. Incidentally, the IBC requires a minimum thickness of 0.019 inches as a weather covering to resist normal exposure without significant visual damage.
Weather-Resistive Barriers
As noted, all combustible components in combination must be considered when determining if a wall assembly meets NFPA requirements. In addition to combustible cladding material, this includes certain types of WRBs and insulation.
WRB product options vary by their application method and base chemistry. The chemistry and required thickness of combustible weather barriers contribute to the product's level of fire performance.
WRBs come in different types: fluid-applied, self-adhering sheets, or mechanically fastened sheets. In general, the fluid-applied WRBs are more difficult to control in thickness and have the potential to provide more combustible fuel than the sheet goods. Consequently, when the WRB exceeds the peak heat release of 150 KW/m2, and the WRB is the only combustible in the wall assembly, then an NFPA 285 test is required.
Bituminous coatings, which are rubberized asphalts, are fluid-applied weather- and air-barrier products. Typical applications are thick, up to 100 mils or more, and have been associated with problems including cracking, wrinkling, blistering, and melting. More significant is the fact that asphalt-based membranes tend to exceed the 150 KW/m2 threshold and can perform poorly in the NFPA 285 flammability test.
It should be noted that spray-applied weather-barrier applications may not provide a controlled thickness, as is the case with premanufactured sheet goods. This could mean varying amounts of combustible materials on the wall. Also, the difference between a mechanically attached (i.e., staple- or cap nail-applied) and an adhesively applied weather barrier can introduce additional combustibles in the form of the adhesive material.
In his experience, Nelson relates, "The following WRBs generally contribute minimally to fire propagation and can provide robust performance: silicone fluid-applied, STPe fluid-applied, and commercial grade spun-bonded polyolefin. These are all recommended to comply with ASTM E2357, though it's important to follow their manufacturer's high-performance recommendations."
The fact that the WRB can be specified in various locations (i.e., behind, or in front of, the insulation, and in some cases, both), and that each orientation can affect the fire performance of the wall assembly differently, underscores the importance of testing the wall as a full assembly, per NFPA 285 requirements.
The specific combustible limits of WRBs, when it is the only combustible in the wall assembly, are detailed in Chapter 14 of the IBC and determine where NFPA 285 is required. In addition, architects and engineers can better understand fire performance, and which products have successfully passed NFPA 285, by reviewing test reports, certification reports, and/or engineering judgments.
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By applying a number of questions, project teams can determine if their exterior wall design requires an NFPA 285 test.
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Political documentaries can often make a splash in election years. In 2004, Fahrenheit 9/11 became a firestorm, as Michael Moore took full aim at the George W. Bush administration as he ran for reelection. This year, 2016 has become one of the highest grossing documentaries of all time, targeting the Obama reelection effort. Others documentaries, ones that target specific issues, can also make their mark, such as Moore's case against guns, Bowling for Columbine. Escape Fire is a case of the latter, an attempt to showcase shortcomings in the heath care system while advocating for some easier-to-achieve solutions. The filmmakers effectively show what's broken in the system, but might have done a better job in reaching the non-converted had they focused on the stories on the ground.
Escape Fire mixes both a birds-eye and on-the-ground view of healthcare. On the ground, viewers meet a young doctor, Erin Martin, who works in a rural health center, where she's seeing dozens of patients before lunch, because her center is being encouraged to see as many patients as possible, as many as six an hour. Martin's struggling with whether to stay in the profession, since she wants to help people, and she can't in such a short time. Also highlighted in the film is Sgt. Robert Yates, a Marine who's suffering from chronic pain and PTSD. The conditions in the military's medical system aren't great either, and Yates and others are shown to be overmedicated. But the audience also gets to see, graphically, as well as from a number of recognizable medical authorities that the nation, as a whole, is overmedicated and that expensive tests and equipment are often overused.
The film shines most when it hits on the "boots-on-the-ground" stories of Martin and Yates. Both are compelling to watch on screen and offer relatable stories for the average viewer. Martin's story, in particular, is compelling, since it's obvious that the medicine she's practicing isn't what she thought she was signing up for. There are also some good segments illustrating the points being made by the "talking head," experts. There's also an interesting segment near the end of the film that makes a case for changing the way companies offer insurance to their employees, by encouraging more healthy behavior with lower rates.
The filmmaking itself, however, isn't particularly compelling. The film looks and often sounds like an episode of Frontline, not a documentary trying to break though into the mainstream consciousness and change people's minds. The filmmakers also try to avoid major political fault lines, probably to their detriment. While there's something to say for trying to maintain objectivity, there doesn't seem to be a significant case to be made, other than things being in bad shape.
There's a lot of interesting points to be made about the American healthcare system, and a lot that could be changed for the better. Escape Fire presents an intriguing case and provides some good perspectives and stories. For those new to the issue, or who'd like to become better versed on the subject, it offers a good way in. But for those seeking something heavier, or for a new solution, they're likely going to need something more.


The Miamisburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce its next signature project for the community: a dog park!
The dog park will be located in Community Park, 550 S. First Street, Miamisburg and will be completed in a number of steps. Establishment of the lawn area and fencing will be the first step with separate areas for large and small dogs. Shade, water fountains, obstacles and other amenities will be added as funding allows.
The goal of the Foundation is to fund the construction of the Dog Park with private donations while the City of Miamisburg Parks & Recreation Department has committed to annual maintenance once construction is complete.
The Miamisburg Community Foundation is currently seeking private donations to support the building of the dog park. You can help through sponsorships, donated dollars or our commemorative brick program. Donations can be made online. Be sure to designate your dollars toward the Miamisburg Dog Park.
It has been nearly fifteen years since a group of local citizens and business leaders created Miamisburg's signature statue, Kneeling by the Miami that is located outside of the City of Miamisburg's Civic Center First Street entrance.
Over the course of several years, our kneeling ancestor collected much of our areas native limestone. As one of the original overseers of the statue project, Bob Bell, agreed to step up to ensure our sculpture was cleaned properly before the Bicentennial Celebration.
By using the Miamisburg Community Foundation's 501(3) (c) status, Bell secured private funding for this job. In mid-October, the statue was restored and once again, represents our City's namesake tribe, the Miami.
The Miamisburg Community Foundation will be selling commemorative brick pavers to place within the dog park located in Community Park, 330 S. First Street, Miamisburg.
The bricks will be 4" x 8" or 8" x 8" concrete, engraved with your custom message with or without art. Custom pavers can express many sentiments, such as, in memory of a loved one or pet, honoring a person's military service, or simply a representation of your business or family.
Download our PDF here. For more information, please contact Greg Bell at 937.847.6401.
Looking to get involved with one of these projects, or have an idea for a project the Miamisburg Community Foundation should consider? Fill out the form below and we will be in touch.


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Mass for Pride, St. John's Lutheran Church, Manhattan, Sunday, June 23 at 5:00 pm
As part of June PRIDE celebrations, the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will host a Mass for Pride to start Pride Week at St. John's Lutheran Church on Christopher Street in Manhattan on Sunday, June 23 at 5 pm.
The Rev. Amanda Nelson, Executive Director of "Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries," will preside. And the Rev. Kevin Strickland, former and recent Assistant to the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA and now Bishop-Elect of the ELCA Southeastern Synod, will preach.
A reception following the mass will provide a time for fellowship.
St. John's Church, 81 Christopher St, Manhattan. (212) 242-5737
Meet Amanda Nelson
I grew up in southeastern Massachusetts, in between Boston and Providence, RI and am a true New England girl at heart. I attended the Lutheran church my great-grandparents helped to form and received much of my faith formation there. I attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA and majored in International Relations and German Studies.
After college, I worked at a Domestic and Sexual Violence agency before following my call to the ministry of word and sacrament and attending Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. In April 2015, I was called to be the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church and the community of East Hartford, Connecticut.
In 2017 I was called to serve as the Executive Director of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries.
The work of ELM began when two San Francisco congregations – St. Francis Lutheran Church and First United Lutheran Church – extended calls to openly gay and lesbian pastors, in violation of ELCA policy. These actions led in 1990 to the formation of Lutheran Lesbian & Gay Ministries which provided financial support for calls to LGBTQIA+ pastors.
In 1993, the Extraordinary Candidacy Project was created to provide a credentialing process for publicly-identified LGBTQIA+ people called to Lutheran ministry.
These groups worked together until 2007, when the two groups merged to form Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. The newly formed ELM defined its mission as expanding ministry opportunities for LGBTQIA+ people called to ordained Lutheran ministry.
Meet Kevin Stickland
The Rev. Kevin Strickland was elected bishop Sunday, June 2, of the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
He is the second openly gay man elected bishop of one of the ELCA's 65 synods. Bishop-Elect Stickland also is married.
ELCA churches in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee are part of the Southeastern Synod.
We Are Marching in the light of God...AGAIN!
May 24 news announcement from the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The synod serves all of New York City and Long Island.
Once again, there will be a Lutheran presence in the Pride March on Sunday, June 30.
Come join us as we give public witness to the radical welcome of God, to the grace that is ours through Jesus Christ, and to the constant surprise that is the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Grab your rainbow flag and proclaim the good news!!
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The Metro New York Synod recently elected a new bishop, the Rev. Paul T. Egensteiner who has served a congregation in Pleasantville, NY, since 1977. Bishop-Elect Egensteiner will be instituted November 16th at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.


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Russia's President explains necessity to amend Constitution
18:39 16/01/2020 Russia's President Vladimir Putin has clarified the essence of the amendments to the Constitution he proposed earlier at a meeting with members of a working group established to elaborate the respective suggestions.
State Duma committee backs bill to fence business from criminal society related charges
17:14 16/01/2020 The State Duma Committee on Security and Combating Corruption has recommended that a presidential bill to limit the application of a Criminal Code article defining sanctions for participation in or organization of criminal societies as concerns businesspersons be passed in the first reading.
Russian human rights advocates to work on proposals for Constitution amendments
10:51 16/01/2020 Members of the Presidential Council for Human Rights have come into the working group on the development of proposals for amending the Russian Constitution.
Russia's President proposes to bolster Constitutional Court's role
17:19 15/01/2020 In his address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday Russia's President Vladimir Putin proposed to enhance the role played by the Constitutional Court in order to improve the quality of the national legislation and to secure the interests of the country's citizens.
President Putin stands for priority of Constitution in Russia's legal framework
16:02 15/01/2020 It is necessary to guarantee the priority of the national Constitution in Russia's legal framework, where any international law standards and decisions of international bodies may be in effect only to the extent they do not restrict civil rights and liberties and comply with Russia's Constitution, President Vladimir Putin stated addressing the Federal Assembly on Wednesday.
Putin proposes to extend State Duma powers in terms of naming Cabinet of Ministers
15:15 15/01/2020 Russian President Vladimir Putin during his address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday proposed to extend the powers of the State Duma when it comes to the naming of government.
Control and supervision reform must be finished in 2020 - Russian President
14:58 15/01/2020 It is necessary to complete the reform of means of control and supervision in 2020 and therefore make the activity of businesses more convenient and easier, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said in his address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday.
Putin: Minimum wages and pension adjustment rules need Constitutional guarantees
14:03 15/01/2020 The provisions that the minimum wages and salaries are to be at or above the subsistence income of the employable population need to be fixed in the Constitution, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said in his address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday.
Russian penitentiary officials next to police may be authorized to issue cautions
14:14 13/01/2020 A bill authorizing penitentiary officials to hand down official warnings has been submitted to the lower house of Russian parliament.
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This exciting photo of the Wiehle Avenue Metro station, which will should actually be completed sometime this year, shows just how far Silver Line construction has already come as we welcome the baby new year 2013: Not only has the escalator been installed, it's already been placed out of service, a full 11 months ahead of schedule! Way to go!
In the meantime, don't forget to take an additional four quarters with you before you set out for the wonders of Tysons and beyond on the Toll Road. And the only thing better than a $5.50 round-trip to see endless seas of car lots, bland "world-class" office space and construction will be when the trip costs even more next year!
"I think of how crazy that McDonald's drive through and the gas station get now in the mornings, and I think of hundreds or thousands more lining up before the trains in the morning."
Reston will be a nightmare from just about the day the station opens. Fairfax County and VDOT have combined to make zero major supporting road infrastructure improvements to support rail. The first, a bridge at Soapstone, is due in about 20 years—yep, 20 years. So, until "Phase 2" is completed and train service actually goes to Dulles, thousands will flock to the Wiehle Station from the west and south. Gridlock will own us for those three to five years.
Geez, everyone's so grumpy! Doesn't anyone have anything positive to say about the year to come?
We can expect a rebirth at the ghost town Tall Oaks area. And, the long awaited Lake Anne "revitalization" will actually take place, albeit at the county's glacial pace. Hopefully, our soon-to-be 99-year-old Founder Robert Simon will live to see construction on the latter project he fought so hard for. If done right, both developments could be very positive for Reston.
A more negative ripple effect of rail to Tysons is the likely redevelopment of what is now 166 acres of green space in the heart of Reston called Reston National Golf Club. It is hard to imagine that our Fairfax overlords will not ultimately cave to the corporate powers. I really hope I'm wrong on this one.
Us too. One thing's for sure: It's going to be an interesting year.


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The slow motion video booth and props before the party begins.
When Brothers Signature Catering & Events, a San Diego special events and wedding caterer, celebrated the opening of their new kitchen and office building, they called on DJ Kanoya Productions to provide the soundtrack to the evening.
The slow motion video booth was also set-up and we captured some great moments.
A slow motion video booth is a great way to remember the people that attended your event as well as all of the fun they had while they were there. For more information, submit your event details on the "request for quote" page.
Most of the people wearing black are Brothers staff members and you can tell this is a special family business that employs people that love working together. Enjoy!


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Novellus profit up; Baidu sets quarterly sales view
CarlaMozee
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Shares of Baidu Inc. and Novellus Systems Inc. each bounced higher Monday evening following better-than-anticipated quarterly results from the Chinese Internet search firm and the chip-equipment maker.
Baidu shares BIDU, -1.21% rose 8% to $117.28 after the company reported a sharp jump in fourth-quarter net income to 1.16 billion yuan ($175.6 million), or 3.32 yuan per American depositary share, from 427.9 million yuan ($64.8 million), or 1.23 yuan per depositary share, in the year-ago period. Revenue surged 94% to 2.45 billion yuan ($370.9 million). Excluding share-based compensation expenses, Baidu said earnings were 3.40 yuan, or 52 cents per depositary share. Analysts polled by FactSet Research had expected Baidu earnings of 47 cents per depositary share.
Baidu also forecast first-quarter revenue of $360.6 million to $371.2 million, stronger than Wall Street's current projection of $354.1 million, according to analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
Investors pushed stock in Novellus NVLS higher by 3.6% to $37.35. The company posted a fourth-quarter profit of $81.5 million, or 89 cents a share, up from $35.2 million, or 36 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. Revenue rose to $384.4 million, up from $367.2 million. Adjusted income was $1.03 a share. Analysts had expected earnings of 93 cents a share on revenue of $377.9 million, according to a consensus survey by FactSet Research.Read more about Novellus's report.
Meanwhile, Anadarko Petroleum said fourth-quarter net income fell to $111 million, or 22 cents a share, from $229 million, or 46 cents. Revenue rose 11% to $2.69 billion from $2.42 billion. Excluding one-time items, the company said earnings were 29 cents a share, in the latest quarter. Analysts polled by FactSet Research, expected the independent oil and gas producer to earn 18 cents a share on $2.68 billion in revenue. Shares of Anadarko APC, -0.08% fell 1% to $76.30.
Before the evening session, U.S. stocks rose, aided by data showing that consumer spending picked up in December and that manufacturing in the Midwest rose in January. U.S. stocks regain steam in Monday's session.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.09% rose 68 points, or 0.6%, to 11,891.93 and the S&P 500 Index SPX, -0.34% closed up 0.8% at 1,286.12.
The Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, -0.43% gained 0.5% to 2,700.08, but shares of Intel Corp. INTC, -1.90% struggled after the chip giant disclosed a design error in a component of its new chip that will cost the company about $300 million in lost revenue. Read more about Intel's chip error.
Carla Mozee
Carla Mozée is a reporter for MarketWatch, based in London. Follow her on Twitter @MWMozee.
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I got on my Long Haul Trucker, and when the 60kg heavy luggage burdened my body, the thought of not realizing the dream weighed down my shoulders even more. That was how it began. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to London took 6 months and not just that, it took all I had as a cyclist – my stamina and my endurance, living more than 12 hours on two wheels.


OVERALL COMMENTS: Smaller than I would typically ride… but this is the Pow Wow right?! And With less than ideal conditions I thought I'd try some board sizes I wouldn't normally ride. This board rode really well at high speed on super hard pack.


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Shelly Bond (born Roeberg) is an American comic book editor, known for her two decades at DC Comics' Vertigo (DC Comics) imprint, for which she was executive editor from 2013 to 2016.

Career

Bond began working in the comics industry as an editorial assistant and editor at Comico: The Comic Company where she edited E-Man. Bond was hired by Karen Berger as an assistant editor at Vertigo Comics one month after the imprint was formed. She was promoted to executive editor and vice president of Vertigo Comics in 2013, taking the place of Berger. In April 2016, DC announced that they had let Bond go after restructuring. Bond launched Black Crown, a new imprint of IDW telling stories connected to a fictional English pub, in October 2017. Black Crown was shut down by IDW in 2019. Since then, Bond has compiled several projects with a variety of artists, funding them on Kickstarter.

Personal life
She is married to artist Philip Bond, with whom she has a son.

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• You only get one PC.
• Strikers can be weapons. However, as they're holographic in nature, they're not actually threatening on their own.
• NPC characters may be piloted by the RPM, RPH, or original creator.
• If you're uncertain about your character's Drive power, run it by me.
• You're free to create your own alien races or use any of the four existing ones.
• You may have an A.I. character.
• Pro Players and Elites must be run by myself for confirmation.
• You may create villains, just run them by me first.
• You're free to form teams with others' PCs/NPCs if both players agree to it.
• I can create NPC teammates for those who don't already have any. Just be aware that I hold the reins on them.
• No abilities that let you recover Hit Points. Having temporary Super Armor or Invinc is fine. But no "Heals"
• The minimum age to compete in the Slayer Circuit is 16. Any characters younger than that will not be able to participate in that plot, though are still viable for other ones.
• Characters not participating in the Slayer Circuit may disregard the Rank fields entirely.
Name: What is your character's name? Any nicknames? Aliases?
Gender: Is your character male? Female? Other?
Species: Is your character a human? Alien? Machine?
Appearance: Describe your character here or provide an image. You may do both.
Occupation: What does your character do for a living? Are they a student? Are they a professional Slayer?
Residence: Where does your character live?
Skills/Talents: What is your character good at?
Striker: What kind of Striker does your character have? What is it?
Skill Rank: What is your character's Slay-Ball skill rank?
Drive: What is your character's Drive called?
Drive Type: Is your Drive an Amp? Mod? AoE?
Drive Description: What does your character's Drive do?
Limitations: All Drives have fatal flaws. List three of yours.
Special Moves: List and describe your character's signature moves. You may have as many or as few as you like. Within reason, that is. Obviously, a character who is brand new to Slay Ball most likely won't even have two signature moves, let alone twenty. Special Moves are techniques that utilize your Drive. Players get creative to bolster their arsenal with stylish and powerful Special Moves to really give their opponents a hard time. If you have any that won't actually be unlocked until later, specify the Skill Rank around which you think your character will invent that new move.
Personality: What does your character like? What do they dislike? How do they interact with others? What's their outlook?
Back Story: What is your character's background?
Status: Yes, things can and will die in this RP. Is this character alive? Dead? Are they able to die or are they essential?
Skills/Talents: Encyclopedic knowledge of various alien languages and abilities. Near photographic memory when it comes to Slay-Ball strategies, tactics, and techniques.
Drive Description: Blink's Drive allows her to Flash Step, summoning forth quick bursts of hyper speed that make her untraceable to the naked eye. This allows her to appear as if she'd teleported.
• Burst Blink handles very poorly and doesn't allow Blink to change direction until she's out of her dash, making the Drive fairly predictable on its own to anyone skilled enough to follow her movements.
• Blink can't move directly from one dash to another, seamlessly. There is a brief delay before she can initiate a subsequent dash.
• Blink's Drive causes fatigue if used too much, or too frequently without pause.
• Over Here! - Blink moves so quickly that she leaves an afterimage where she'd just been, misdirecting her opponent.
• Aerial Blink - Blink is able to use her Drive to redirect herself in mid-air.
Personality: On the surface, Blink is a highly confident and determined individual. She doesn't seem to even grasp the concept of giving up. This extends to her highly competitive, occasionally boastful nature. She is absolutely obsessed with all things Slay-Ball, so much so that her enthusiasm is absolutely plain whenever the subject comes up. She becomes far more energetic as a result. Within the sport, she's often regarded as extremely talented. Outside of it, however, she's often perceived as something of an idiot. This largely stems from her inadequacy in most other areas. Because she was raised on a station with a fairly controlled environment, her worldliness isn't what it could be. Thus she tends to be a bit naive. What's more, her long span of being an outcast has made her somewhat lacking in the social skills department. This is reinforced by her having been raised by aliens. She seems to simply be oblivious to a number of social norms and tends to be rather unfiltered. She isn't used to having friends, but appears rather enthusiastic about it.
To look at her, Blink is essentially the epitome of a stock Shounen-type hero - Hot-Blooded, confident, boundlessly determined, and hyper-competent (for her age) in her area of choice. However, beneath that exterior, she is the exact opposite in many ways. Much of that persona is her active attempt to emulate her rival. Unlike him, Blink is fairly cynical and tends to not rely on others, preferring to rely on her own strengths because they're strengths she knows she can trust. This translates over into her attempt at imitating her rival's confidence. While he takes pride in his strength, his greater strength tends to come from his care for his friends. Because Blink seems to need to be the best at the game, her confidence is entirely inwardly directed and comes across as more boastful and smug. The catch is that she's surprisingly insecure, largely due to what she perceives as the greatest difference between them - for all of her relentless training, he still possesses a natural talent for the game. So as much as she may train, she can never be as good as him. And that hurts because this is the one thing she's ever been good at, so she has to feel like she can be the best at it. It can be easy for one to believe she thinks the world of herself, but she doesn't. It's because of this that she gets annoyed with those who claim she possesses any form of raw talent. It simply isn't true. She worked incredibly hard to get as good as she is. Even so, Blink is genuinely a highly motivated and determined person. She just. Will not. Stay down. Once she sets her mind to anything, the only way to stop her is to cripple or kill her. The difference is that she's largely motivated (at least initially) by personal objectives, rather than moral codes or any kind. Not that she's immoral. It simply factors very little into her actions.
Blink's "friends" as a kids were all simply using her for her Slay-Ball ability. The instant she was no longer at the top, she was cast aside again. This made her largely cynical towards people, not wanting to really get close to anyone for fear that they'd just be using her in the same way. Of course, the game of Slay-Ball requires a partner. Thus friends are an evident necessity. And given her rival's knack for making them, she figured it was inevitable. Thus she teams up due to the need, though without any intention of investing in the person/people or placing much trust in them. At least this is her initial attitude.
Backstory TL;DR: Blink is a girl, raised in an orbital space colony by a loving alien couple. She was outcast by the other kids because of this and how comically bad she was at everything. That is until she discovered Slay-Ball and rigorously trained to be the best at it. But she was cast aside again when someone better came along. Later her family began to suffer from financial issues, and because of her aforementioned lack of capability in virtually everything, she couldn't help them raise the necessary money. So she decided to use the one thing she was good at - Slay-Ball. Eventually, the kid who initially replaced her wound up becoming her worthy rival as the two pushed one another towards their mutual goal, training for years until they were old enough to enter the competition. Now Blink is settled on Earth with her uncle, ready to participate in the event. Except for two problems - she needs a V-Brace and a partner.
Adopted by a loving alien pair as an infant, Blink grew up on one of the orbital stations as something of a quiet outcast. Ostracizes for her reputations of being bad at pretty much everything, she kept to herself. As long as she kept her head down, things were fine. But she always felt bad, looking the other way when she saw other kids harassing aliens and A.I. Her parents ran a shop on the station for A.I. components and alien hardware. She would regularly help them out to the best of her ability, but she was never particularly good at it. In fact, she was good at staggeringly little. Anything she tried, she seemed to be almost comically bad at. Cooking, music, art, there simply wasn't anything the girl had even the slightest knack for. That is until her parents introduced her to Slay Ball. Naturally, she was awful at it. But something was different about this. It was fun despite her lacking ability. She loved it. So she kept at it and kept at it, eventually finding her stride. In time, it was as if she was a natural. Other kids would fight to have her on their team in schoolyard games.
Another player eventually joined the neighborhood kids in their games. A new kid who was every bit as good as Blink, and in fact better. Eventually, Blink took a back seat to him, and was soon phased out of the group, once again ostracized for being "nothing special." Meanwhile, Blink's parents began to feel the crushing grip of economic problems being faced by a number of dominantly alien communities. Their business suffered as a result. Try as she might, she simply wasn't good enough at anything to be of assistance and help bring in money. All the while her love of Slay Ball never wavered. She followed its events religiously. Then came an idea. A tournament was held every summer for Slay Ball. Not only did it come with a cash prize, but the best players often went on to become pros. She'd participate in this tournament, win, and get that cash prize, as well as the status it would come with, allowing her to better support her parents.
Determined, she began to practice even more. Even without anyone to play with, Blink ate, slept, and breathed the sport. She intensely studied the major players and their techniques, the strategies used by all of the best pro teams, and the mechanics of the game. She kept up to date with the newest V-Brace technology, alterations to rules, and so-on. She even learned everything she could about the most prominent alien races and A.I. playing the sport, making certain to know everything she could to give herself an advantage. She learned a handful of alien languages to be able to understand what alien teams and players were saying in interviews, as well as to be able to tell what they were saying in the field if she was ever to play against them. Slay Ball was never far from Blink's mind. And her boundless dedication eventually earned her the attention of the new kid.
The two never spoke much, but upon seeing Blink's drive, his curiosity was piqued. When he found that Blink intended to win the Slayers Grande Tournament, he laughed at her. Blink scolded him for this but he assured her that it was impossible. Not because Blink was bad, but because he was going to win that tournament. Thus a rivalry was born. The two of them proceeded to spurn one another forward, practicing with one another and making sure the other was a worthy rival. His natural talent proved irritating, but his excitable nature, boundless determination, friendliness, and general charisma was downright confusing to Blink. She'd long settled on the idea that people were simply awful. Yet despite how much he annoyed her, she couldn't help but be energized by him in a way.
Fast forward to today. Blink is staying with her uncle in Sol Nokia. She may be unable to afford a Game-Model V-Brace, but that won't stop her. She's going to win that tournament and earn enough to make sure her parents can live the lives they deserve. Though in order to begin her journey, she needs a partner. But without anyone else to turn to, she looks to the only person she can - her rival from the station.
Skills/Talents: Ahji is an exceptional martial artist, being particularly skilled at kicks and throws, which she's used to deal with people who tried to steal from the restaurant. She's also a fairly capable chef in her own right, having been taught by her father. Of course, Slay-Ball being her passion, she's shown to have a fairly decent knack for the sport. Her particular playstyle is defensive, emphasizing deflects over an all-out offensive approach. She mostly focuses on team plays, setting up and/or protecting allies rather than going for hits, herself. As with all Draknul, Ahji is notably far stronger and more resilient than a human due to the denser tissue.
Drive Description: When activated, Ahji's Strikers take on a property that allows them to rend through space, creating invisible air pockets that can then be triggered remotely. When triggered, these pockets produce vacuum waves with significant concussive force.
• Ahji's Strikers can only maintain the mod for so long. Also, creating new air pockets slightly shortens that time. As such, she needs to be strategic about where she leaves an air slash, and when, as well as the desired effect.
• Only Ahji can detect the air pockets, thus even her allies are in danger when navigating the field, requiring expert coordination in order to work with her.
• Ahji can set up multiple air slashes at once, effectively trapping the field. However, she can only trigger one vacuum wave at a time.
• Vacuum Dash - Ahji sets up an air pocket for herself or an ally to use as a means of propulsion. Good for aerial redirects, ascending to heights unattainable by jumping, or for a sudden burst of speed.
Personality: Ahji is the quintessential 'nice girl'. She's levelheaded and friendly. What's more, while not at all a perpetual smiler, she does appear to always have a smile ready for those who could use it. She's boundlessly supportive of her friends and allies, always being ready to encourage or commend them. Her operation as the defensive member of the team further lends to her willingness to place others before herself. In all ways, she simply appears to be the ideal teammate.
Very little seems to rattle Ahji at all. She never seems to get particularly angry or sad. Seldom does she appear to worry about anything to any noticeable extent. When in the heat of battle, she's typically very carefree and jovial. There are certainly times when she's far more serious, but even then she at most maintains a level of utmost stoicism. This ability to maintain her composure and conduct herself professionally when things get tough makes her invaluable.
Ahji is quite fond of food. Likely something that comes from her family business, she's both excellent at cooking it, and eating it. She likes seeing others enjoy her food as well. Though she does have a tendency to experiment. Or to try feeding people Draknul food, forgetting that the majority of it is toxic to non-Draknul species, barring the toxin-immune Nemeans. She has a fondness for dogs, and loves playing with the little guys.
Woe to those who take her kindness for granted. For all her seemingly boundless positivity, she is absolutely not one to be trifled with. Ahji's overwhelmingly positive demeanor generally only extends to those on her good side. In truth, she is as vicious as anyone when properly provoked, if not more. With her, passive aggression is practically an art form. She has mastered the art of sly insults, politeness mind games, bitingly sarcastic (yet well masked) praise, and other means of slighting those who irk her without being obvious about it. And o' how irksome she finds the world around her. While she certainly does care quite deeply for those she considers close, not even they are spared when they do anything she takes issue with. She'll win an argument through backwards logic, just for the sake of irritating her prey. Or she'll turn an insult inside-out, causing it to backfire on whoever delivered it. All the while she maintains her cheerful and jovial persona.
Back Story: Ahji was born in Sol Nokia, where she grew up the middle child in a relatively large family of five children. Being neither the oldest nor youngest placed her in an odd situation. The eldest of the five - Kidha - was rampantly irresponsible and always in one form of trouble or another. She was always spoiled, eventually becoming an absolute mess. By contrast, the next oldest - Ravan - was always the responsible one. He was studious and clever, doing everything in her power to help the family business by acting as the general manager. Ahji was left in the odd position of being babied by one and hounded by the other. Meanwhile, the sibling immediately beneath her - Sorem - was constantly antagonizing her. Not that it had any real effect. Of her many siblings, only the littlest one - Khalu - shared a particularly strong bond with her. They'd watch Slay-Ball matches together on TV, play at the park, and generally spend a lot of time around one another. He looked up to her like a celebrity. And it was seeing that hopeful little face that did it.
Despite her familial detractors, Ahji decided to participate in the Slayer Circuit, purchasing a V-Brace with her money from the restaurant. Her parents, while not as adamantly opposed to this as Ravan, were less than entirely on board. She had a secure place in the family business. What's more, they were worried. But Ahji convinced them through her own enthusiasm to at least let her try. And so they did, but under the stipulation that until she qualified for the Slayer Circuit, she was still working for them part-time, and would return to work when she was needed. That was all she needed to hear. And she immediately began working toward her dream.
Striker: Pong Barrier is an orbital type striker that is a wall that is limited to the user's field of vision and can only move in the direction that the user is looking.
Drive Description: When Tilt is activated it cast a gravitational effect on Pong Wall that frees it from his line of sight and can be passed onto the ball on contact.
• His drive only last for 20 seconds but has to recharge a full minute.
• The Drive is completely reactive.
• Useless if the ball gets past his field of vision.
• Buckler and Double Buckler: Pong Wall floats over Al's arm. effectively becoming a shield. Al can split Pong Barrier into 2 Bucklers. He can keep both or loan one to an ally.
• Bumper stairs: Al can dismantle Pong Barrier into 5 small walls, these can be placed as steps even in mid-air to walk on. The steps still reflect the ball.
Al is a gamer through and through. He'll try any game that he finds interesting. He will play until he gets good and he won't give up until he comes in first, specifically when there's money involved. He is also very overdramatic.
Back Story: Al was on one of the most elite gaming teams of all time. His group ran out of funds and could no longer compete in the games they loved. "In my darkest hour, I searched for the beacon of hope to light my dreary path." He found his beacon in the form of his old run down V-Brace. While it was old Al was certain he could master Slay-Ball in no time... Oh how wrong he was. In his first 1v1 match, he lost to a 12-year-old.
Chalking his loss to lack of experience, Al sought out matches with random people, he still lost as they were all 1 on 1. With that, he started playing with random teams this is where he found his calling. He was drastically more useful while guarding the middle line or back lines.
Al wishes to open up a sport/game shop to cater to pro players and newbies alike. He hopes to even sponsor his own team eventually, but before all of that he want's to win one more pro gaming tournament with his old team. They never got to go out with a bang since they lost their last tournament.
Striker: Serenity owns a basic striker, which is just a thin and long, dual-handed hammer pole-arm thingy. Although this is her primary striker, she prefers Orbital strikers and is proficient with all four striker types.
• Although she doesn't really have any special "moves," her style on the Circuit is simple: She loves to balance the large hammer on top of her shoulders behind her neck, her arms and hands wrapped over the long polearm with a relaxed pose and hint of casual aggression. She frequently flips the hammer about around her core to allow for less twisting movement of her actual body.
Personality: Serenity has a graceful movement about her, holding herself with confidence, beauty, and respect. She's refined, elegant...all of the things ladylike in every nature of the word. However, the moment she opens her mouth, this illusion is gone. With a foul mouth at home and close to one on the job, she's a spitfire and a loose cannon. She's quick to anger, easy to irritate, and incredibly judgemental. Despite all of these traits, however, she does like to see improvements in those that she coaches, secretly caring for each individual student that she's ever had.
Back Story: Serenity comes from a family that is HUGE in the WSF world and the Slayer world--especially because of her father. He's not only heavily invested within the sport and involved in it, but he's always expected Serenity to be, as well. She's had training in the sport ever since she was old enough to learn it--however, that didn't make her okay with it and it certainly didn't make her enjoy it. Regardless of her distaste of the sport, as well as her open honesty about her hatred of the events that she was forced to go to with her father, she was made to go into the training, anyway.
Due to her attitude towards the sport, Serenity did the one thing that she could do to shirk her "responsibilities" as a slayer to her father: She went into refereeing. Anyone who knew the man knew that he did not like this. He didn't like it at all. However, by this time, Serenity was old enough to do what she wanted and how she wanted, and although she still wanted in on that family fortune and wished to avoid being disowned (though, she's still uncertain today if he'd ever have gone through with something like that), she toed the line and risked it. Unfortunately, this meant she'd never go pro, which meant she'd never get that super "amazing" drive he'd promised her when she reached that level.


I came across this blog when doing a Google search for Lithium and acne. I've been on Lithium fur 18 years, I'm 41 now and considering starting Roaccutane as I have never been able to get a handle on my lithium induced acne. I'm interested to know if you have been successful in treating your acne and if so, what works best for you. Thanks in advance.
Hi Inga. Glad you found this article. The side effects of Lithium & many other of the strong meds are extremely frustrating. I cried over my acne. I felt gross & didn't want to show my face.
I have been using the ProActive + for about 3 years now. It has helped manage my acne. I still get isolated breakouts, but nothing like I was experiencing. I'd estimate that the breakouts overall have been reduced by about 65-70%. The ProActive doesn't cure it or zap it at the root cause, but for me it has controlled what is present and then helps prevent new blemishes. (I have no affiliation with Rodan Fields/ProActive, I'm just a customer.) Also know when I first began using it, it dried out my face something awful & I was afraid to continue. I'm glad I did because that subsided & my skin evened out.
I also drink tons of water. I mean tons. You will never see me without a glass or bottle of water. If I order a tea at a restaurant, I also order a water- and drink the whole thing. On a good day, I consume about a gallon of water. The key is to just consistently have it on you. Hydration helps big time with skin. To break up monotony, I put lemons in my water.
I spend more time in steam & keep my hair clean, free of products, especially when going to bed. I change my pillowcase at least 3 times per week. Another tip I read somewhere that I like is when you wash your face, wash it twice. The first lather & rinse removes makeup & environmental toxins, while doing it a 2nd time deep cleans your face.
I hope this was helpful. You could even ask your doctor what he/she might recommend. You could try biotin supplements. Personally, they didn't make a difference, but I don't want to discourage anything potentially helpful.
Please check back & let me know your progress on the situation. I wish you best!
This is really helpful with lots of interesting facts, but also depressing! I used to get about 1 spot a month maybe two, now I have a full set around my mouth and chin, it's horrible. Made even worse by the fact I just had a brace fitted that makes me super self concious already! The bit that made me nearly cry was going out in a lovely new halter neck dress and finding my shoulders were also really spotty just as the sun comes out. Gutted. Am wondering if a diff med might work for me ..
I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I will say after about a year & a 1/2, & using the proactive + solution, my face has cleared up considerably. I'm thinking my system finally got used to it..? Plus I'm on other medications that I think my body is now accustomed to. If it's really bothersome, & trust me I know how bad it can feel, then explore your options. Lamictal is a comparable mood stabilizer to lithium. My doctor just added that to help with my lithium in balancing moods. I wish you the best & hope you find relief!
I'm on the gaps diet and I drink lots of lemon water. So far, not having acne issues.
I am currently dealing with this exact problem, which is how I found your blog. I have been on Lithium for 6 weeks now and have broken out in places I have NEVER broken out before. I already use proactive, so that's not going to help. Guess its off to the derm. Hate to see others have to suffer too, but it does make me feel better that I'm not alone.
I'm starting lithium this week so i can't comment on it causing acne for me. But I am and have been on other meds that caused acne. I went and got retinol cream from the derm, at first acne got way worse and then better. She said I could add in a benzoyl face cleaner, like proactive. I had some but it wasn't helping much. I guess the % of benzoyl is not very high in proactive. I found the clean and clear face wash which has 10% i think and is way cheaper 🙂 That does the job combined with the retinol. I still get the monthly breakout or cystic acne. The only thing is the clean and clear wash makes the skin around my eyes red and itchy so i have to try really hard not to get any around my eyes!! Good luck I hope you find a combo that helps with your acne!
When I was dealing with bad acne the thing that really helped me was Burt's bees facial cleanser and scrub. I would use the cleanser daily and the scrub once a week. I also really liked the origins charcoal mask.


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