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Contention and biases among technology and business factions can derail the deployment of unified communications systems that are efficient, cost-effective and simple enough to use so they actually get adopted by end users, according to a Forrester Research study.
The report even identifies the vendors that six factions within corporations might favor based on their job tasks and past experience, according to "The Unified Communications Civil War," by Forrester analyst Art Schoeller.
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Many businesses fragment the decision making for the components that make up UC -- voice, video, conferencing, messaging, email -- and so wind up with less than optimal systems, Schoeller says. "This has resulted in an installed base of best-of-breed solutions, with each deployment having unique sets of inefficiencies," he says in the report.
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-- Collaboration professionals: IBM, Microsoft.
-- End users employing consumer conferencing: Skype, GoToMeeting.
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Very low noise, even in very low light, users can choose to capture images in DxO's new SuperRAW format. A SuperRAW file is the result of 4 RAW frames captured in quick succession. When the DxO ONE camera is connected to a Mac or PC, the DxO Connect companion software automatically merges the four images together using the very latest in spatial and temporal noise reduction.
DxO, a world leader in digital imaging technologies, today introduced the DxO ONE, a revolutionary camera that delivers DSLR image quality in an extremely compact size. At 3.8 oz (108 g) and 2.65" (6.9 cm) tall, the DxO ONE is so small that it easily fits in a pocket, yet it features an ultra-high quality f/1.8, 32mm equivalent aspherical lens with a variable 6- blade iris and a 1-inch 20.2MP CMOS BSI sensor capable of capturing high-resolution images even in very low light.
Made of high-grade aluminum, the DxO ONE is a premium camera that has been engineered with the iPhone and iPad® in mind: it attaches via the LightningTM connector, turning the beautiful iPhone display into the camera's viewfinder. The camera swivels ±60°, enabling creative perspectives.
The DxO ONE achieves a DxOMark Sensor Score of 70, and up to 85 when using the SuperRAW technology (described below), on par with full frame DSLRs and dramatically higher than any smartphone. DxOMark is the industry-standard protocol for camera and lens image quality assessment, used throughout the camera industry and photography press.
"The image quality of the DxO ONE is stunning," said Jerome Meniere, CEO and founder of DxO. "It's possible to shoot crystal-clear images under moonlight, which is incredible for a camera this small. The shallow depth of field and bokeh of the lens at f/1.8 is absolutely perfect for portrait photography."
A free iOS app enables control of the individual settings on the DxO ONE camera, including aperture (from f/1.8 to f/11), shutter speed (from 15s to 1/8000s), and ISO (from 100 to 51200). In addition to an Auto mode, the DxO ONE app offers various capture modes, including multiple Scene modes, Speed, Aperture Priority, or full Manual mode – and the camera interface automatically adapts to the selected mode for a unique user experience.
The DxO ONE also records outstanding videos at 1080p/30fps or 720p/120fps.
In addition to the built-in microSD memory card, photos or video can be automatically stored in the iOS camera roll, where they are immediately displayed on the iPhone's or iPad's beautiful high-resolution screen, and can be instantly shared to Facebook®, Instagram®, and Twitter®, leveraging the iPhone's natural connectivity.
By default, the DxO ONE automatically keeps the valuable high-dynamic RAW 'digital negative' files, enabling post-production editing flexibility in RAW conversion programs like DxO OpticsPro and Adobe® Lightroom®.
For the ultimate in noise-free image quality – even in very low light – users can choose to capture images in DxO's new SuperRAW format. A SuperRAW file is the result of 4 RAW frames captured in quick succession. When the DxO ONE camera is connected to a Mac or PC, the DxO Connect companion software automatically merges the four images together using the very latest in spatial and temporal noise reduction.
"The DxO ONE leverages all of the imaging technologies that we've been perfecting for well over a decade," explained Frederic Guichard, DxO's Chief Image Scientist. "It brings together mobile imaging miniaturization technologies with a large 1-inch sensor and state-of-the-art software image processing."
"Being image lovers at DxO, we have built the camera we dreamed of for ourselves and could not find anywhere else: uncompromised image quality always available in our pocket," concluded Jerome Meniere, CEO and founder of DxO. "We believe that, as the first truly connected camera, the DxO ONE opens a completely new era in digital imaging and we can't wait to see what incredible images photographers around the world will be able to create with it."
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In the US, the DxO ONE can be pre-ordered today from www.dxo.com, with shipments planned to begin in September. Pre-order and availability dates for other countries are available on DxO's website.
The DxO ONE is offered at a price of $599. For a limited time, the DxO ONE comes with free licenses of two award-winning RAW image processing software, DxO OpticsPro (ELITE Edition, sold separately for $199), and DxO FilmPack (ELITE Edition, sold separately for $129), which digitally reproduces the look and feel of analog films.
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ONE is now available in 10 European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. One is priced at £449 including VAT in the UK, and €599 in the other nine regions.
Let's see how soon we'll see $99 sales.
Using the same 1-inch-type sensor that earned lots of praise for its class-leading high ISO performance in the Sony RX100 Mark III, coupled with an f/1.8 prime lens and unique multi-shot SuperRAW mode, the DxO One promises great low-light photography, in an extremely pocketable camera.
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Interesting... I own an iPhone 6 and for this price I personally don't think it's worth it. Also considering that with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 you can achieve similar results. If you don't have a similar smartphone, for the money you can easily buy a new DSLR.
Well, wait for refurbished items and sales. Do not rush.
Betr. admiringlight. Maybe it is a good idea someone tell this guy it is not a good idea making test with f11 on this kind of sensor. (diffraction blur).
The DxO ONE is a unique product that packs a decent sized sensor into a tiny camera body. The camera produces bright colourful images, even when working with scene modes and is easy to use. Noise is a concern at higher levels but Auto and low ISO levels do produce pleasing results. Lens performance is good and as the DxO ONE is compatible with a variety of Apple devices, it's very easy to share images with friends or store them to the Cloud. Where it's let down is with its battery life which is poor and handling could be better.
Firmware update coming
DxO announced today the availability of the first major software update for the award-winning DxO ONE Professional Quality Connected Camera. The DxO ONE app version 1.2 will be available early December via the iTunes App Store, and will introduce new camera controls based on direct feedback from DxO's rapidly expanding community of photographers. Version 1.2 makes the DxO ONE camera even more powerful, including new ways to view and interact with advanced photo info, and provides more control over the entire photo and video capture process including via a companion Apple Watch app. The DxO ONE connected camera is now also available in select Apple retail stores nationwide, as well as on Apple's online store.
"Using the camera has become second nature to me—it's crazy good. I never imagined standing in a pit lane at a major motorsports event and immediately being able to provide a PR rep images of his team's pit stop literally seconds after the car pulled away," said John Thawley, whose images have been featured in print for companies such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Lexus, and Maserati. "I've been equally impressed with the DxO team and their responsiveness to feedback and suggestions. It's nice working with a company that is listening, and I can't wait to see what the DxO ONE team does next."
The way you interact with the DxO ONE is even better, thanks to new features that let users get instant access to advanced capture parameters and photo information with a simple swipe. Continuous shooting offers users the ability to shoot several photos in a row by simply depressing the shutter button. The manual focus mode now provides one tap access to hyper-focal distance, and the ability to reposition the magnification loupe for critical focusing. At the request of pro photographers, the shutter speed range has been expanded for capturing even faster motion (1/20000) and longer low-light exposures (30s). Users can now capture high quality video with full manual control of aperture, ISO, white balance and more. DxO ONE selfies are now available in every capture setting and mode, including the ability to record high quality video selfies, ready to share with the world. There's even a new companion app that lets users remotely trigger a DxO ONE camera with their Apple Watch.
The image scientists, engineers, and designers at DxO are committed to refining the connected camera experience. This relentless pursuit of perfection has been aided by the generous outpouring of support and direction provided by DxO ONE photographers, many of whom, like John Thawley, are established and respected members of the professional community. Thanks to this tight feedback loop, DxO ONE owners can expect to receive a regular cadence of exciting new features in the months and years to come.
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DxO announced today the immediate availability of yet another groundbreaking update to the award-winning DxO ONE professional quality connected camera for iPhone® and iPad®. The version 1.3 update, available for free via the iTunes App Store, introduces several new features that further extend the use of the DxO ONE, including the ability to use the OLED display as a novel framing assistant to help quickly compose while operating the camera with one hand. Additionally, DxO has unbundled their desktop software from the package (DxO FilmPack and DxO OpticsPro now sold separately), enabling even more photographers to get their hands on the revolutionary DxO ONE camera at a new low price of just £399.
"That is one trippy amazing viewfinder — love it!", said award-winning photographer, John Stanmeyer. "Even more wonderful, in very low light, the ONE handled all the complexities of ISO, focus, etc., instantly. Amazing. Perfectly fine for those rapid moments when you want to make an image, a RAW high res file, in any lighting conditions we're placed in."
Version 1.3, the second major upgrade to date, enables the DxO ONE to be used as a miniaturized proquality camera that is smaller, easier, and faster to shoot than any other camera on the market. To quickly capture life's fleeting moments, simply pull the DxO ONE out of your pocket or purse, and in one movement, slide the lens cover open, compose the scene using the OLED display as a framing assistant, then depress the two-stage physical shutter button to lock focus and grab the shot. In standalone mode, the DxO ONE provides a fun, retro-style of photographing without "chimping," and makes browsing newly captured images a surprising and delightful experience.
Best of all, when using the DxO ONE in stand-alone mode, all of your preferred camera settings for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, metering, white balance, etc. are preserved, exactly as you set them in the iOS app. For example, if you prefer to capture portraits at f/1.8, the camera will always be ready at f/1.8 when you pull it out of your pocket. And because the DxO ONE has a physical shutter button, it works even if you're wearing gloves. So when you're on the slopes, set the camera to 1/4000s (or higher), then when you pull the camera out of your ski jacket the DxO ONE is immediately ready to freeze fast action. "During an assignment with a very high profile client I had the misfortune of seriously injuring myself during a biking accident", said Robert Leslie, professional photographer and amateur cyclist. "Much to my client's surprise I was able to complete the studio session and capture some incredible images while using the DxO ONE in the new stand-alone mode. Now what other camera in the world lets you do a professional shoot whilst your arm is in a sling with a broken collar bone?"
Version 1.3 also introduces a host of other features including motion blur alert, and an elegant new way to dial in white balance, metering and focus modes, which can also be viewed as overlays in the viewfinder along with your iPhone battery level. Browsing photos is faster than ever, with the gallery now sorted in the same order as in iOS Photos. You can be sure your images were successfully shared thanks to a new visual confirmation message, and you can set a preferred JPEG compression level for photos, and bitrate for videos. Of note, an innovative Message Center now provides a direct connection to DxO, with in-app access to current information designed to help you get the most out of your DxO ONE.
DxO ONE owners are invited to download and install version 1.3, which is available as a free update via the iTunes App Store.
Camera manufacturer DxO announces major updates to the DxO ONE Miniaturized DSLR-quality Camera for iPhone®, including Wi-Fi remote control and a new waterproof Outdoor Shell designed to further extend its fields of use. Upholding their promise to make the camera even better after you've bought it, Wi-Fi Remote Control will be available to all existing users free of charge via a forthcoming 2.0 software update. DxO's accessories ecosystem also introduces an ultra-compact Stand and a snap-on Optical Adapter, enhancing creative possibilities for the DxO ONE which captures pro-quality photos and videos that you can share instantly to Facebook®, Instagram®, YouTube® and more.
DxO's new Wi-Fi Remote Control implementation is remarkable in that it completely eliminates the cumbersome and altogether frustrating Wi-Fi configuration process that plagues every other Wi-Fi-equipped camera on the market. When attached via DxO's patented Lightning® connector, Apple iOS can seamlessly pass its Wi-Fi authentication credentials from the iPhone to the DxO ONE. In-house or in-office, users can take advantage of this unique DxO innovation that lets the camera immediately tap into the Wi-Fi network that your iPhone is already logged onto. And when traveling about, or out in the wilderness, your DxO ONE can just as easily create a direct Wi-Fi connection to your iPhone. By enabling remote connectivity between the DxO ONE camera and your iPhone, photographers are free to explore every conceivable photographic angle, while still having control over every capture setting, and the ability to easily view, edit and share their content to social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Wow! Should work with Android via the wifi mode too eventually I bet!
DxO has released a 2.0 update of its DxO ONE iOS app for all DxO ONE users and announced that a new accessories ecosystem for the miniaturized DxO ONE pro-quality connected camera will start shipping the week of September 19th 2016.
Also note that around $50 dollars from item price goes to Apple :-)
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DxO ONE 2.1 update integrates full RAW processing workflow in an iPhone environment
PARIS—November 10, 2016—DxO, pioneer in digital imaging technologies, announces a major update to its award-winning DxO ONE miniaturized camera that lets demanding photographers take their mobile image making to the next level. Less than three months after the release of a 2.0 update that brought Wi-Fi as a new feature, DxO continues to extend the use of its pro-quality camera by introducing the world's first seamless RAW workflow, direct from the DxO ONE to your iPhone or iPad. The version 2.1 update takes full advantage of RAW support in iOS 10, enabling a one-touch transfer of DxO ONE RAW files to the iOS Photos library where they can be processed on-the-go. Available to all DxO ONE users free of charge, the update also enables direct Wi-Fi remote control, and adds other performance boosting enhancements.
The DxO ONE camera revolutionized mobile photography by being the first to combine a large, high- resolution sensor and fast, razor-sharp lens in a miniaturized design that pairs directly with the iPhone or iPad. From the start, the DxO ONE has allowed photographers to store images in the RAW file format, which offers superior quality over JPEGs and considerable flexibility. Until now, post processing of RAW images necessitated they first be imported to a desktop computer. With this latest update, the DxO ONE camera can seamlessly transfer RAW photos direct to the iPhone where they can be further enhanced by Google Snapseed, Adobe Lightroom Mobile, and other popular iOS photo editing applications that have embraced support for mobile RAW image processing.
"I prefer to capture in RAW, because it gives me enhanced dynamic range, which is especially useful in bringing back details in blown highlights and deep shadows," said professional photographer Camilla Ferrari. "Thanks to new developments by Apple and DxO, I'm now able to transfer RAW images from my DxO ONE camera right to my iPhone with a single tap, where I can process them in Adobe Lightroom Mobile and other iOS apps while I'm still on location. Welcome to the future!"
To further streamline the new mobile RAW workflow, DxO has introduced a lighter and faster recording speed for RAW files, which squeezes an average of 30% more storage space out of existing microSD cards. Overall responsiveness has also been improved, with a faster boot time for the camera, quicker application start-up, and improvements to the loading speed of the photo gallery.
The update also adds a number of other enhancements to the user experience, including a direct Wi- Fi connection that provides full remote control over the DxO ONE camera even when no existing Wi- Fi network is available. Version 2 also added a host of innovative features further extending the many uses for the DxO ONE, including the ability to tap into the Wi-Fi network that your iPhone is already logged into for remote control in-home or in-office, and a Mobile Smart Lighting feature designed to dramatically enhance the dynamic range of photos taken in tricky lighting situations. DxO also recently introduced a complete ecosystem of accessories, including a waterproof outdoor shell, ultra- compact stand and optical adapters, all intended to let photographers take their DxO ONE absolutely anywhere, without restrictions, to extend their creativity even further.
Pricing & Availability
The DxO ONE Miniaturized Pro Quality Connected Camera for iPhone® and iPad® is available for purchase at dxo.com, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Target and other respected retailers for $499 (US).
The DxO ONE 2.1 iOS app and companion Apple Watch® app will be made available in November as free software updates via the iTunes App Store®. Every DxO ONE user is invited to download DxO Connect for Mac/PC, or on Mac DxO OpticsPro for Photos – DxO ONE camera only, both of which harness the power of the DxO OpticsPro photo engine designed to make your best photos look even better.
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The Winter Solstice Festival has its origins in the Chinese concept of yin and yang, which represents balance and harmony in life. It's believed that the yin qualities of darkness and cold are at their most powerful on the shortest day of the year, but also at their turning point to give way to the light and warmth of yang. For this reason, the Winter Solstice Festival is a time for optimism.
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Yep. That's what I did on Sunday. Gave God a "way out." Oh, and in case you're not sure which definition I mean, it's this one:
|way out – an opening that permits escape or release; "
Wasn't that incredibly generous of me?!?!? To give the Creator and Master of the Universe an excuse…in my mind…..to NOT answer my prayer?!?!?
Let me back up…
I had BOLDLY prayed the last couple of days for a very specific answer, well actually a very specific way of the answer. I guess I "put out the fleece." Oh, I did ask Him to forgive me if doing that was inappropriate. Because I obviously know that it's presumptuous for me to expect Him to 'jump through hoops' for me. I know that Scripture tells me not to test God. I know that asking for a sign or "putting out the fleece" is a sign of weak faith. Of doubt. Of unbelief. Of not trusting Him.
But because He is a a patient and loving Abba, Daddy, He knows me and my heart and my struggle to trust Him completely and wholeheartedly. He knew I NEEDED to pray what I did, that I NEEDED Him to answer that specific way. He knew I NEEDED that assurance that He loves me. That He hears me. I NEEDED to know I mattered to Him. I NEEDED to know for absolute certain that I was doing what He wanted. I had prayed "Help me in my unbelief" earlier.
And He knew that I could give Him all the GLORY because I would have NOTHING to do with how it was answered. Or making it happen that exact way.
However…….although I prayed right before church "Be the God Who Answers Prayers, Be the God Who Provides," AND although one of the songs we sang actually had the phrase "the God Who Provides" (yes, quite a GC, isn't it?) AND although the sermon touched on some of the things I had journaled about this past week, I STILL gave God a "way out"….but not really.
My head-thought process went something like this….imagine a Eeyore-type voice: "Oh, I'm sure God probably won't answer my prayer EXACTLY in the way I asked. I need to be prepared. He probably will not want to answer it the way I expect….that's not the way He works. Sigh… It's all in His timing, not mine…."
Then…unbidden….came my HEART-thought process: "But I REALLY NEED Him to answer it that way. If He doesn't, it won't help my faith…" And that does not make me proud to admit that my NEED for the exact answer to prayer was something so strong and dramatic.
But my Abba, Daddy, in His faithfulness, patience, mercy, kindness, love and abundant GRACE delighted to give me the cry of my heart. Me. His beloved child.
He didn't need a "way out." He answered my prayer EXACTLY as I needed. And His timing was IMMEDIATE. I was overwhelmed and humbled.
And my faith is strengthened.
Glory Be to God. Praise His Holy Name.


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Theophilus, a star system millions of light years away from our planet, is once again under attack from an unknown alien menace. The IAG, the agency in charge of protecting Theophilus, has dispersed its forces across the galaxy following a surprise attack that eliminated many of its troops in one fell swoop. Sho, a human-alien hybrid known as a 'VIPA' and member of the IAG, has already dealt with such a threat before and, realising that the IAG's reduced army won't stand a chance, goes on a search for more help...
This help arrives in the form of new playable character Feanay, a fellow VIPA with her own special powers. During the game, you'll sometimes have the ability to switch between Sho and Feanay and attempt new character-specific missions.
The fast-paced shooting action recalls Koei's Dynasty Warriors series, with thousands of enemies to take on with a variety of weapons and NeoPsionic (psychic 'wave') attacks. Weapons and powers can be mixed and matched to devastating effect - it's actually possible to wipe out hundreds of aliens in seconds with 1,000+ hit combos.
Non-linear game progression means that you can be selective with your missions - even if you decide to decline a certain task, you'll still be able to progress and develop your character's attributes and arms, and then return once you feel that you're powerful enough to tackle it.
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Family Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, fingerplays and puppets with your child. Take home a new parent pointer card each week to collect the whole set. This is a 30 minute program appropriate for all ages.
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- Monday, December 9, 2019
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Microsoft released a PILE of Visual Studio goodness today:
Visual Studio 2010 SP1(Including TFS SP1)
Finally done with remembering which GDR packs, KB Patches, etc need to be installed with a new VS/TFS 2010 deployment. Just grab the SP1. It's available today for MSDN Subscribers and March 10th for public download.
TFS-Project Server Integration Feature Pack
MSDN Subscribers got another little treat today with the TFS-Project Server integration feature pack. We can now get project rollups and portfolio level management with Project Server yet still have the tight developer interaction with TFS. Finally we can make the PMO happy without duplicate entry or MS Project gymnastics.
Visual Studio Load Test Feature Pack
This is a new benefit for Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate subscribers. Previously there was a limit to Ultimate Load Testing of 250 virtual users. If you needed more, you had to buy virtual user license packs. No more. Now your Visual Studio Ultimate license allows you to simulate as many virtual users as you need!! This is HUGE in improving adoption of regular load testing for development projects.
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When Tim Lincecum needed a crash pad during Spring Training, he chose something elaborate. And private. But now, because this Arizona mansion is for sale, you get to peek inside.
Built in 2003, the 11,028-square-foot sprawling affair rests between the Camelback and McDowell mountains, as well as the Sunset Hills. The resulting seclusion is belied by the fact that the property screams party: aside from the 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, there is a bar and theater with a huge viewing screen, an indoor half-basketball court with retractable batting cage and restaurant-style booths adjoining yet another entertainment/TV room, a splashy pool bedazzled by not one but two waterfalls, a Jacuzzi, an elevated sundeck and an outdoor kitchen/grill. Guests will be pleased to know that the garage offers parking for six.
Other amenities? This mansion has them all. Among the list: a wine cellar, a chef's kitchen, tremendous luxury baths and a bedroom full of clouds. The location is close to Echo Canyon Park as well as several golf and country clubs should the new buyer be able to tear him/herself away from this house. You can see more photos and information at HomeSmart, the official listing homepage.
Property history
The home sold first for $3.4M. It went to market later in 2011 at $3.995M. Unable to fetch this price, it sold for that same magic number of $3.4M (presumably to Lincecum) in 2012. Today, the price shows another leap back up to $3,995,500. Perhaps this appreciation has something to do with the short-term tenancy of a certain San Francisco Giant pitcher?
Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwer


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Never sinned, never stumbled, never strayed.
Justified Youth Ministry exists to bring students together in a casual atmosphere of love, to lead and nurture them in a relationship with Christ. We base our lessons and messages on the Word of God. We share in a time of worship and use visual illustrations and games to reinforce Biblical truths that are being taught. Our students are very involved in discussions about the messages and are not afraid to ask questions.
We engage our students in missions, youth trips, special services and dramas. We encourage our students to step up and learn how to be leaders. We welcome all students regardless of race, denomination, or religious background.
"But God commanded His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more the, being now, justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him." – Romans 5: 8-9
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"He wishees to think!", Charles Darwin, Christianity, Courtroom Narrative, Dick York, Donna Anderson, Education, evolution, Evolution is not JUST a theory, Film, film review, Frederic March, Gene Kelly, Harry Morgan, Henry Drummond, history, Human evolution, Human Ideas are Grander than any Religion, humanity, Idealism, Individual Will, Inherit the Wind, Jerome Lawrence, John Thomas Scopes, Philosophy, Play, Political Discourse, Politics, Public Education, Public speech, religion, religious corruption, Robert E. Lee, Robert Osborne, Scopes Trial, Spencer Tracey, Spencer Tracy, Stanley Kramer, Turner Classic Movies
Honestly the most disappointing part of the film is the fact that Gene Kelly doesn't tap dance. The man shines as a wisecracking journalist who always has something clever or witty to say, but after a while I kept wondering what was keeping the man from dancing right in the middle of the courtroom. I recognize that Inherit the Wind is based on an actual play and that drama typically avoids frivolities like dancing, singing, and general merriment, but I mean, it's Gene Kelly.
One of the greatest pains about living with the cable package that I do is that I don't get Turner Classic Movies. Though I get plenty of other channels I usually wind up watching only PBS or Cartoon Network for Adult Swim, although I will admit without shame that Steven Universe and Adventure Time are also some of my favorites. But I miss TCM because so much of my childhood was my parents turning the station on and then taking care of chores or other household tasks leaving me alone with Robert Osbourne who would introduce film after film with his encyclopedic knowledge of cinema history. On one side note when Robert Osbourne passed away earlier this year it the first celebrity death which really made me cry because so much of my childhood was tied with that man. TCM always promised wonderful movies, and it's because of that channel that I eventually discovered films like Annie Hall, Spirited Away, The Seventh Seal, the original Scarface, The Great Dictator, and eventually Inherit the Wind.
Growing up in a private Christian school it's nothing short of a miracle (though I despise using that poor word) that I ever came away knowing what evolution was, let alone what it argued. Fortunately, I had a biology teacher who was a scientist as much as he was a Christian and so he taught us the scientific theory without remorse or shame. When I got to college I eventually wound up tutoring biology and more or less teaching it for four years to freshmen and so in that time I managed to learn a great deal about the scientific principle, being able to argue against anyone who argued that it was "just a theory." During that time I met my wife, who herself is a biologist, and so recently when I discovered that the library had a copy of Inherit the Wind on DVD, I checked it out and showed it to her.
To be honest, she didn't really respond much to it, and this is probably because I forgot that Inherit the Wind is more of a film about lawyers and philosophy than it is about the principle of evolution.
Based on the play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee (no not the Civil War Era general, unless that man had a secret past historians
don't know about) Inherit the Wind is based upon the Scopes Trial, sometimes referred to as the "Monkey Trial," which took place in the early 1920s. The case in question centered around a man named John Thomas Scopes who dared to teach his high school students about the theory of evolution despite there being a state law which prohibited the practice. Inherit the Wind rewrites the case but insofar as it changes the names of the characters involves and loads the court proceedings with grand speeches about individual will and human initiative.
Most of these come from Henry Drummond the Clarence Darrow substitute played by Tracey in one of his most iconic roles. Tracey shines continually during the film offering one beautiful statement after the other about the human race. During one exchange he speaks with Matthew Harrison Brady whom he has called to the witness stand, and during his interrogation he offers this gem:
[challenged to say if he considers anything holy]
Henry Drummond: Yes. The individual human mind. In a child's power to master the multiplication table, there is more sanctity than in all your shouted "amens" and "holy holies" and "hosannas." An idea is a greater monument than a cathedral. And the advance of man's knowledge is a greater miracle than all the sticks turned to snakes or the parting of the waters.
I regularly read the early essays that I wrote for White Tower Musings, and with some embarrassment, but not much, I recognize this exact sentiment dominates most of my writing. I was reading a lot of Christopher Hitchens at the time and so the humanism just infected my prose. But even after the embarrassing grammar errors have been corrected and I'm left with that rough early material I still find in my early arguments this exact position to be true in my heart. I've written regularly about atheism, but never outright about my humanism.
I've developed into my own self and am now comfortable with who I am and what I believe. My life is a godless one, and while there are some that would pity me for that I stand firm by the conviction that ideas are a far greater testament to humanity than any church or sermons preached therein. The ideas of Marx, Freud, Hobbes, Beauvoir, Sartre, Camus, Voltaire, Steinem, Trotsky, Bradbury, McCloud, Nietzsche, and yes even Darwin constitute a greater monument to the capacities of human beings. These ideas inspire and drive more personal ambition, innovation, discovery, and insight than any god could possibly do. Ideas offer up new visions of reality, and this to me has always been far more interesting than any Psalm or Prophet.
The ultimate conflict with religion, and this comes from having grown up in it and reflecting upon the experience, is that it offers only one vision of reality: god is the source of everything. Once one has accepted this worldview the achievements or discoveries of mankind becomes secondary. What is the origin of life, god. How did DNA develop, god. Why should man be benevolent to his fellow creatures, god. I could go on with this but I'm supposed to be writing about a film. I'll settle on the fact that religion as an ideology is constricting because it limits the ultimate potential of man into one single reality rather than leaving him open to new ideas, and when Christianity festers into the realm of politics it has a limiting effect on free will or free thought.
Drummond's regular speeches note this when he further questions Brady about Cates and faith:
Matthew Harrison Brady: We must not abandon faith! Faith is the most important thing!
Henry Drummond: Then why did God plague us with the capacity to think? Mr. Brady, why do you deny the one faculty of man that raises him above the other creatures of the earth? The power of his brain to reason. What other merit have we? The elephant is larger; the horse is swifter and stronger; the butterfly is far more beautiful; the mosquito is more prolific. Even the simple sponge is more durable. But does a sponge think?
Matthew Harrison Brady: I don't know. I'm a man, not a sponge!
Henry Drummond: But do you think a sponge thinks?
Matthew Harrison Brady: If the Lord wishes a sponge to think, it thinks!
Henry Drummond: Do you think a man should have the same privilege as a sponge?
Matthew Harrison Brady: Of course!
Henry Drummond: [Gesturing towards the defendant, Bertram Cates] Then this man wishes to have the same privilege of a sponge, he wishes to think!
This line alone has become its own sort of icon in terms of the legacy of the film. Most of the "commercials" that saw on TCM would always have this one line, with Spencer Tracey making his grand and dramatic gestures. And the word "grand" seems the most fitting in describing much of the approach of Inherit the Wind because so often the film feels like one speech after the other. This can sometimes come at the expense of the narrative, but at the same time this doesn't kill the film.
Ultimately Inherit the Wind is a courtroom narrative, and such stories tend to be limiting in terms of what a director can do in terms of narrative. Within such narratives the viewer is given a lawyer, maybe two if the director wants to develop both sides of the case, and so the viewer is usually left becoming a member of the jury as they try to decide who's side is right. The exception to this would be To Kill a Mockingbird where the viewer is given no chance to see the opposing lawyer's arguments because they know already that Atticus Finch is the "right" lawyer. But the courtroom narrative is classic in that its origin are in antiquity. The ancient Greeks are attributed with establishing most of the traditions and foundations of Western civilization, and the use of the courts and rhetoric is perhaps one of the most crucial developments of their culture. Though each city state was different in their application of the law, a policy existed in ancient Greece where, if a man found himself compelled to go to trial, he would be forced to act in his own defense or else serve as the prosecution. As such a study of rhetoric wasn't just something for leisure, it was of paramount importance to the individual citizen. A man (because it was ancient Greece, don't forget that) had to know how to arrange words so that he could defend himself. The setting of the courtroom is one as old as recognizable civilization, and so while Inherit the Wind can feel like one long series of speeches, in the film's defense, that's exactly what a courtroom is.
Stanley Kramer who directs the film would only a year later direct the movie Judgement at Nuremberg which also starred Spencer Tracey and as in both films he manages to construct real characters outside of the courtroom so that the viewer isn't left simply listening to speech after speech that are devoid of personal character. The strength of Inherit the Wind isn't just that it constantly sings the praises of humanism in defense of Darwinism, it is instead a film about a strained friendship that climaxes in a courtroom.
Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady are two old friends who have had a falling out because of their difference of opinion about religion. In one scene the pair of them are rocking on the front porch of their hotel and discussing the nature of faith when Brady asks his friend a question:
Matthew Harrison Brady: Why is it, my old friend, that you've moved so far away from me?
Henry Drummond: All motion is relative, Matt. Maybe it's you who've moved away by standing still.
The success of this scene is largely on Tracey, but then again, I'm biased in this capacity. Tracey as an actor manages to convey a down-to-earth man who has ingested and processed the humanities and knowledge of mankind but not gone so far up his own ass that he's lost the ability to shoot straight or be humble. Inherit the Wind as a film is often a film about Henry Drummond and his attempt to level the people around him who have gotten so concerned with the religious abstract and one quote in particular seems the best demonstration of this.
Matthew Harrison Brady: [to Henry Drummond] They're looking for something that's more perfect than what they already have. Why do you want to take that away from them when it's all they have?
Henry Drummond: As long as the prerequisite for that shining paradise is ignorance, bigotry and hate, I say the hell with it.
I've written, some would say too much, about my upbringing in East Texas and my observation of religious people so I won't go back over stories that are beginning to become adages rather than accurate memory, but I will defend this line because I've heard this argument before. "Even if god doesn't exist it gives people hope," is a line that reeks of false conviction and is in fact one of the most pathetic arguments I have ever heard. If I can stay on topic, the film Inherit the Wind portrays Christianity often as an antithesis to reason and moral virtue and so the reader who believes in god may shout harrumph and not bother seeing the film.
I would hope they would consider the opposite.
Rather than being a film that does nothing but damn Christianity, the film in fact is a call for sanity. I've seen by the example of a small handful, what can happen when those who are religiously inclined, open their minds and hearts to new ideas and allow their faith to deepen because of the challenges of science, technology, and discovery, and while I will continue to debate them about the foundation of their reality I will always respect their level head. Inherit the Wind is not a film that damns Christianity, it only damns those who would prostitute religion for political gain.
The Christianity that is on display in the film is not a sane ideology, it is a bullying, stunted cancer that eats away at the people of Tennessee by leaving them terrified and in a place where progress is associated with the devil.
Drummond answers this in what is quite possible the most beautiful lines of the film:
Henry Drummond: Progress has never been a bargain. You have to pay for it. Sometimes I think there's a man who sits behind a counter and says, "All right, you can have a telephone but you lose privacy and the charm of distance. Madam, you may vote but at a price. You lose the right to retreat behind the powder puff or your petticoat. Mister, you may conquer the air but the birds will lose their wonder and the clouds will smell of gasoline."
There's a great number of reasons for watching a film like Inherit the Wind, the largest being that it's a film that helped establish the courtroom drama as a narrative structure. But for my opinion Inherit the Wind is a beautiful film about humanism overcoming bigotry and the importance of individual integrity. Even if the reader disagrees with the theory of Evolution and what it argues about the origin of human life, they would hopefully agree that an individual person has the right to believe what they want to believe and think what they want to think. I believe that flat-earthers are idiots, but if they believe that the earth is flat and they have come to that decision on their own that I have no business telling them how to think.
It is when one uses violence or intimidation to justify their world view that action is necessary. Hiring lawyers and going to court will not provide the satisfaction that might come from punching somebody right back in the nose, but it will keep more violence and bigotry from occurring. The courtroom is a space where philosophy can be argued and defended against the cruel and fanatics. It is a space where the ideas and progress of humanity can be argued and defended and where a man can stand up and say firmly, "I think."
This year will mark 92 years since the original Scopes "Monkey" Trial, and a film like Inherit the Wind is wonderful reminder that even close to a century later we're still having the discussion of evolution, and whether or not teachers should be allowed to teach it. The clouds smell a little more like Gasoline, but there are far more people willing to stand up and say without shame or fear, that "I think."
There's also people like me who are still waiting for Gene Kelly to start tapdancing. But you can't always get what you want.
*Writer's Note*
Having more or less taught biology for four years it's important to make sure the reader knows this: Evolution is not JUST a Theory. This unfortunate, bullshit line has been crafted by critics of evolution, however it demonstrates their ignorance of what a scientific theory actually is. In the humanities a "theory" is just an idea about reality than can be easily accepted or rejected. The reason for this is that in the humanities you are dealing with subjectivity of human experience. What I see and believe is different from what the reader sees and believes and so we could look at the same painting by Rembrandt and come to different conclusions about what it means or what its origins were.
The humanities are SUBJECTIVE, while science and mathematics are OBJECTIVE.
If something is a Scientific Theory that means it has been tested literally millions of times by scientists all over the world who are trying to refute the conclusions of the original hypothesis. This constant testing is not just an effort to disprove other people, it's an effort to make sure that the facts that are being expressed by science are accurate. Human beings can observe evolution in lab settings as well as the wild, and the mountains of evidence in the fossil record only further demonstrate the fact of evolution. If something is a "theory" in science it is because scientists are firm in their conviction that it is a fact. There is a "chance" that it could be refuted by new evidence, but it is a "chance" the way there's a "chance" that I could go out on a date with Matthew Lewis. It's not that it isn't possible, it's just probably probably probably not going to happen, but, I can dream.
If the reader would like a more nuanced explanation of the difference between a scientific Law and Theory they can follow the link below to an article my wife found for me when I asked her about the difference:


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You know, it's one thing to use subjective and entirely unscientific terms like "feels" or "seems" when it comes to reviewing computers, but there's something to be said about actually running benchmarks and comparing the numbers to other comparable computers. Numbers don't lie. So kudos to MacWorld for actually taking the time to see just how impressive, or not, the new MacBook Air is.
Compared to the previous edition of the MacBook Air, the new version performs better in every way, most of which can be attributed to the elimination of tractional hard disk drives (HDD) and the transition to solid state drives (SSD). SSDs don't need to spin up to a useable state, and their access and write times run circles around HDDs.
Not surprising, however, is that the MacBook Air doesn't really compare to MacBook Pros featuring Intel Core i5 processors. You may think your MacBook Air is "faster" than your MacBook Pro if all you're doing is reading Facebook messages, typing in Microsoft Word, or even doing some basic Photoshop editing. The SSDs will make your browser launch faster, for example, so you could simply say, "Oh, it's faster."
Well yeah: you're comparing two different types of storage, one of which is demonstrably faster than the other.
But, try to render a high-resolution video using the MacBook Air, with its Core 2 Duo, then you'll see how "fast" it is.
We actually had this argument with John. The MacBook Air is great, and probably will be "faster" for your day-to-day use thanks to the SSD, but to have purchased the computer with the express intention of editing video on it may have been a misstep on his part.
Bottom line: the MacBook Air is a state-of-the-art computer in a lot of ways, particularly when it comes to design. And for your average use, the SSDs will be a huge benefit. But don't think that you'll be churning out video in Premiere or Final Cut Pro as effectively as you would using a computer with a modern processor.
Then again, how often are you rendering video in the first place?


text: So, I don't see any specific thread for this bike (and if necessary will accept the TE250/310/450/510 designation for it). I am buying an 07 TE250 and would love to see some info on this bike from the ADV'ers. I am also on Cafehusky looking for info, but I really like this site for some reason (it must be all the adventure). Let's see who can post some pics of their small bore TE before I get my bike and add some pics (you have about 8 days from now!) of my own. Info for upgrades and such is great, I would like this to be a nicely consolidated thread for the Husky.


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Not only is Kotaku going through applications for Tokyo correspondents (we are currently no longer accepting applications), it is also looking to expand its coverage beyond Japan to China and South Korea.
That's right, Kotaku is looking for a few good men/women/whatever in China and South Korea. Do you go to ChinaJoy every year? Hang out at your local PC bang? Hot diggity, send me your application!
Here are the other particulars:
• You must be over 18-years-old.
• You must have a valid work visa.
• You must live in either China or South Korea.
• You must be highly proficient in the local language.
• You must have a computer, internet, and a camera.
Oh, and once again, you should like video games, too. Very important!
Interested individuals send an 80 word writing sample on a recent game you played as well as your resume to bashcraftATkotakuDOTcom with the subject line "China Hire" or "South Korea Hire". Go, go, go!


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With a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Florida Poly chose CAMS Enterprise from Three Rivers Systems over other option such as Ellucian and Campus Management for its scalability, innovation, integration, quick implementation, and "robust functionality," according to a news release.
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GYG Mission Statement
GYG will dominate fast casual Mexican dining by always delivering remarkable food and service experiences.
About GYG
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) Mexican Taquerias are fast paced food and beverage restaurants that are focused on continually enhancing the customer experience through the prompt delivery of high quality Mexican products in a friendly and enjoyable restaurant environment. GYG remains committed to continually building on the strong company culture and employee experience by putting pride and passion into all we do, and respecting and developing all employees.
Purpose of Position
Sales and Line crew members are responsible for the ongoing delivery of pleasant and prompt service to customers, and the preparation of menu items according to the procedures and processes outlined by GYG. Sales and Line crew members are to maintain a complete knowledge of GYG menu items, ingredient and procedures at all times in order to proactively and promptly deliver high quality Mexican products.
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IWMI is one of 15 international research centers supported by the network of 60 governments, private foundations and international and regional organizations collectively known as the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). It is a non-profit organization with a staff of 350 and offices in over 10 countries across Asia and Africa with its headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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One of IMD's biggest companies Buhler have hosted a hands on grains program. Mill owners, directors and managers from around the world traveled to the Inter- national Grains Program Nov. 5-9, 2012 for the Buhler-KSU Executive Milling short course. The course was held at Kansas State University's International Grains Program and the Hal Ross Flour Mill where 15 participants experienced a hands-on learning opportunity.
The course was led by Tobias Naenny from the Buhler Training Center in Uzwil, Switzerland. Assisting him were two Department of Grain Science and Industry faculty members John Steinfort, Buhler adjunct instructor, and Shawn Thiele, milling operations manager.
In describing the course, Steinfort says, "The course is designed to educate milling executives and non-operation managers on all aspects of the milling process, which will help them to make better business and managerial decisions on a daily basis."
One participant eager to learn was Luis Villaverde, director of Guatemala operations with Molinos Modernos. Villaverde was grateful for the experts who shared their expertise and the background of milling. He found the information useful as his company begins to expand their wheat mill.
"I was interested in the knowledge and being able to take advantage of the expertise from the people in the business. This course allowed me to better understand the business as a whole," Villaverde says.
Throughout the week participants were in the classroom learning the basics of flour milling and then headed to the mill to apply those principals. From the Hal Ross Flour Mill to the Shellenberger Hall milling laboratory, they had the opportunity to put their skills to the test. These trainings allowed participants to learn about purifiers, milling machinery, proper cleaning procedures and the milling process.
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Not only did the experts teach the participants, but the participants were able to network and learn from each other. Villaverde says he enjoyed exchanging ideas with other participants and seeing how their companies handled situations.
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Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. It occurs more often in children than in adults. The infection usually reaches the joints through the bloodstream. In some cases, joints may become infected due to an injection, surgery, or injury.
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The most common joints affected by septic arthritis are the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger. Most often, only one joint is affected. Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person, but common symptoms include:
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South Gate, a southern California city, agreed Tuesday to settle a lawsuit brought by current and former police officers who said they were discriminated against and harassed because of their connection to two local Hispanic leaders.
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The officers argued that they were targeted as a reaction to city political disputes. Lopez and the city council members who supported him were ousted and Robles was recalled during a period of political infighting in 2002 and 2003.
The details of the settlement were sealed at the request of South Gate, a working-class city just south of Los Angeles with an annual budget of about $100 million.
The officers' lawyer, Bradley Gage, had previously said his clients would receive a total of $19 million, the maximum permitted by the city's insurance policy with American International Group Inc.
Gage brought other claims against the city previously, including the case of four officers who won a $10.4-million jury verdict in 2007 and a former assistant chief who sued the city for retaliation and was awarded $4.2 million.
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Yeah, I'm just not following the logic of it.
Cool show tonight.
I've had nothing but dead air tonight. I've tried listening through my TuneIn on my Kindle, which is how I usually listen, and now on my laptop directly from KXL's site. I get nothing.
I've said before that when Clyde is good he's GOODlast night was GOOD.. Number stations creep me out
Weird, because he was talking about how this is happening to a lot of people!
This is a link to the Conet Project, a comprehensive collection of number station broadcasts:https://archive.org/details/ird059It can certainly be quite creepy.
Clyde was just talking about balls of light and booms that were heard here in the Pacific Northwest last night. I experienced it as well. Around 10 p.m., I heard this incredible explosion that lasted for maybe 5 seconds and then a shorter one. Honestly, it was so powerful I thought Mt. Rainier had exploded. Both the dogs and I flew out of bed to check it out, and I saw nothing. People are saying it was lightning, but I immediately checked the radars and there were no strikes anywhere around us. I've lived in both Kansas and Oklahoma and experienced severe T-storms, and this did not sound like thunder at all.
Very thought provoking program tonight. I wish more people around here would give Clyde a chance.
Clyde has been really good lately. When he's focused on a subject, he's really good. I'm particularly interested in Hanford, as I live in WA, and I have family just east of there. I've long suspected the high rate of birth defects I saw in Spokane were directly related to Hanford.
I'm worried about that dam on the Columbia River one dam up from the Hanford site where they found a 65-ft crack. Now they say that the crack "fixed itself". Wtf?http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/65-foot-long-crack-washington-dam-repairs-itself-n45606
Yes, recently, I've found about every other show has been pretty good. He can really excel when he's dealing with just the paranormal. Although not on a regular basis, I believe he's had LMH on his show and when Clyde is interested in what I'd call an "LMH-type story," he can a spin a very decent show. I just lose interest when's he's off on politics, some world event covered by the main stream media, memes, or an emotional rant.
Yeah, his meme obsession and his sobbing episodes cause me to turn the channel.
ps: What Have They Done To Solange? is a great movie. Not sure why it is hard to find and not more popular. Shocking and good movie.
Don't you think Art would have done a bitcoin show by now if he were still on the air?


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There's a new $10 single-player expansion for Mass Effect 3 called Leviathan out today, but it's not readily apparent how to start it. Here's a tip: after you buy it and download it, check your in-game message terminal. You're looking for the message in the screenshot above.
This may seem obvious, but let's just say that some people wasted a lot of time searching their galaxy map for a new quest marker and went to the Citadel to fruitlessly scan their map for a new person to talk to. Wrong! We've got to check our e-mails.
That the beginning of this Mass Effect DLC is confusing is understandable. BioWare, clearly sick of people complaining about Mass Effect 3 endings, wanted to give people a Mass Effect beginning to grump about. Clearly. That has to be the case.
Anyway, this is how you start it. Thank you to Eurogamer's Tom Phillips for the tip.


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As with arthritis, people with osteoporosis were more likely to rate themselves as being in poor health and reported higher levels of bodily pain than those who did not have osteoporosis. Nearly one in five (18.7%) people with osteoporosis aged 15 years or older rated their health as poor, compared to 3.5% of people who did not have osteoporosis. Around 29% of people with osteoporosis experienced severe or very severe pain compared to 8.6% of people who did not have osteoporosis. Of all people aged 18 years or over who had osteoporosis, 21.9% had high or very high levels of psychological distress, compared to 11.6% of people who did not have osteoporosis (graph 3.2).
Arthritis and osteoporosis are significant contributors to disability in Australia. In 2009, 6.5% of Australians had a disability primarily caused by musculoskeletal diseases, such as arthritis and osteoporosis. This proportion has declined slightly from 6.8% in 2003 (SDAC 2009).
One third (35.8%) of all people who had a disability due to arthritis or a musculoskeletal disease in 2009 had a specific limitation or restriction. Around two thirds (64.7%) of all people who had a disability due to arthritis and/or osteoporosis required assistance with performing daily activities.
People with arthritis or osteoporosis are more likely to not be in the labour force. Around 38% of all people aged 15 to 64 years who had arthritis or osteoporosis were not in the labour force in 2007-08, compared with only 19% of people who did not have arthritis or osteoporosis. Over two thirds (68%) of people who had a disability due to arthritis or osteoporosis and were aged 15 to 64 years had an employment restriction (for example, a restriction in the number of hours they were able to work, or the type of work they could do) (SDAC 2009). Of these, 48% were permanently unable to work.
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Osteoarthritis most commonly affects weight bearing joints such as the hips, knees and ankles. Obesity has been identified as a risk factor for osteoarthritis (AIHW 2005). After adjusting for age, osteoarthritis was more common amongst obese men and women (10% and 14% respectively) compared with men and women who were underweight or normal weight (6% and 11% respectively), and with those who were overweight (8% and 12% respectively) (graph 3.3).
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Physical inactivity has been identified as a behavioural risk factor for both osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Around 71% of people with osteoarthritis, and 74% of people with osteoporosis did not meet recommended guidelines for physical activity in the last week, compared with 66% of people who did not have osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. However, people in the older age groups who had osteoarthritis and/or osteoporosis were more likely to meet recommended guidelines for physical activity than older people who did not have these conditions. Of those aged 45 years and over who had osteoarthritis and/or osteoporosis, 26% met physical activity guidelines (compared with 14.5% of people who did not have osteoarthritis and/or osteoporosis) (graph 3.4).
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Van der Corput [1] proved that there are infinitely many arithmetic progressions of primes of length 3 (PAP-3). (Green & Tao [2] famously extended this theorem to length $k$.)
But taking this in a different direction, are all odd primes in a PAP-3? That is, for every prime $p>2$, is there a $k$ such that $p+k$ and $p+2k$ are prime?
Unsurprisingly, the first 100,000 primes have this property; the largest value of $k$ needed is just 1584 (See [4], though the calculations don't go that far there). Heuristically, you'd expect a given prime to be in $$\int_2^\infty\frac{a\ dx}{\log(x\log x)}=+\infty$$ different PAP-3s, and there are no small prime obstructions, so the conclusion seems reasonable. On the other hand, it seems to involve Goldbach-like (or better, Sophie Germaine-like) additive patterns in the primes: in essence, we're looking for prime $q$, $2q-n$ for a fixed odd $n$, so I don't imagine this has been resolved.
Basically, I'm just looking for more information on this problem. Surely it's been posed before, but does it have a common name and/or citation? Have any partial results been proved? Perhaps this is a consequence of a well-known conjecture?
[1] A. G. van der Corput (1939). "Über Summen von Primzahlen und Primzahlquadraten", Mathematische Annalen 116, pp. 1-50.
[2] Ben Green and Terence Tao (2008). "The primes contain arbitrarily long arithmetic progressions", Annals of Mathematics 167, pp. 481–547. http://arxiv.org/abs/math/0404188
[3] Amarnath Murthy, http://oeis.org/A084704
[4] Giovanni Teofilatto, http://oeis.org/A120627