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Here is an interesting essay about measuring top-down-bottom-up effects, written by Leonard Polishchuk. He is also the first author of the Early View paper "How to measure top–down vs bottom–up effects: a new population metric and its calibration on Daphnia", on which the essay is based.
Arguably, one of the saddest fallacies in ecology is the concept that «Everything is connected to everything else» (known as the first Barry Commoner law of ecology). The key assumption underlying this concept is that all interactions within the system are equally strong. Let's examine which kind of science this assumption implies. Even in a modest system of 10 species the number of pair interactions between species amounts to 55 (including the effect of a species on itself), and to 5050 for a system of 100 species, leaving aside interactions with the abiotic environment. Such a large number is too big to study the interactions on a one-by-one basis, but probably too small to completely ignore their individuality. The latter is possible if the number of interacting entities is on the order of 1023, the Avogadro constant, but this will lead us to the realm of statistical physics rather than ecology. The Commoner law, if correct, would make our attempts to understand Nature almost hopeless, and turn ecology into hardly more than a casebook of idiosyncratic examples. Or, following Ernest Rutherford's famous dichotomy, ecology would have been close to stamp collecting rather than hard science. (Rutherford actually said "physics" and was basically right, because physics is a role model for genuine science. But we do not think that "physics envy" can really motivate the ecologist.)
The picture is not all gloom, however. Rather than falling into despondency, one could quantify species interactions in order to see whether they are of the same strength or not. The actual problem, as it often happens, is therefore an operational one; it is about how to measure the things of interest. Let us focus our attention on trophic interactions, that is, on bottom-up and top-down effects. One way to assess them dates back to Justus von Liebig and consists of addition of biological nutrients to see which of them elicit a strong response from the pot plant, in terms of its growth, or from the planktonic algae in a water sample, in terms of primary production. These simple experiments, which in the era of ANOVA are called factorial-design experiments, immediately disprove the Commoner law. Liebig's law of the minimum states that there is a single factor that produces the biggest response in a given species or a set of species with similar requirements, and thus affects them most strongly. Hence, not only the interactions are different in their strength but, under any given circumstances, there is only one that is most important. Clearly, the Liebig law makes a contrast with the Commoner law.
While the factorial-design experiment is a powerful and efficient tool to reduce the number of significant interactions and detect the strongest one, it has its shortcomings. The imposed shifts in food and/or predator abundance, while not completely arbitrary, may not reflect the current situation in the system. Often, for example, one of the treatments completely excludes predators, despite their presence in the environment. In his 2001 review, Mark Hunter sarcastically notes that if we were to completely exclude food, this would have inevitably revealed an "obvious and dramatic bottom-up effect". Of course, nobody would act that way in regard to food but this reductio-ad-absurdum example shows a general problem: the manipulative (addition / removal) approach does take into account the actual (rather than imposed) dynamics observed in the system. The dynamics is a fundamental feature of natural systems (Pimm 1991), implying that one driving factor, e.g. food, may be quickly replaced by another, e.g. predation, in the course of time and space. The factorial-design experiment is not tuned to track these changes while a truly dynamic approach might be able to make it.
These considerations naturally bring us to the field of population dynamics. In the paper, we have focused on zooplankton, in particular Daphnia, a well-known model organism in ecology (Lampert 2011, see Figure), though we do believe that our approach is a general one and may not be limited to zooplankton. The population characteristic we are dealing with is birth rate. In part, this is because planktonologists can take advantage of the Edmondson-Paloheimo model for birth rate. Interestingly, birth rate as a response variable is somewhat similar to growth or production rates often taken as response variable in manipulation experiments, but our use of it is different. The Edmondson-Paloheimo model, being slightly modified (Polishchuk 1995), relates birth rate to fecundity and proportion of adults in the population. Fecundity is closely associated with food conditions and proportion of adults with size-selective predation, the latter being common in zooplankton. Thus, birth rate depends on both bottom-up and top-down effects, which is another reason why it is used here. To quantify the role of fecundity and hence bottom-up effects and that of proportion of adults and hence top-down effects in birth rate dynamics, we employ a mathematical approach called contribution analysis (Caswell 1989, Polishchuk 1995, 1999, Polishchuk and Vijverberg 2005, Hairston et al. 2005, Ellner et al. 2011). This provides us with the ratio of contributions of changes in the proportion of adults and fecundity to birth rate change taken as a measure of the relative strength of top-down vs. bottom-up effects.
We view the ratio of contributions as a kind of measuring instrument, something like a thermometer. The comparison of the ecological instrument to the physical one is, of course, a metaphor – primarily because ecological variables do not obey simple and general quantitative relations such as those used to construct physical instruments; an example is the relation describing the thermal expansion of the physical body, which underlies the functioning of the thermometer. But it is a useful metaphor, for it leads to the next task: calibrating the ratio of contributions as a tool to measure the strength of top-down vs. bottom-up effects. This calibration is based on microcosm and computer experiments, and constitutes a major part of the paper. The main experimental result is that the ratio of contributions allows one to distinguish a strong top-down effect from a strong bottom-up effect.
In the end, we would like to emphasize some points not mentioned in the paper. First, while our approach focuses on population dynamics and, as such, is intended to avoid inappropriate averaging (used, though implicitly, in manipulative experiments), some time-averaging seems necessary. The ratio of contributions is found to be sufficiently robust only when applied to a set of successive sampling intervals rather than an individual interval. (This set covers the second part of the experiments where top-down and bottom-up effects appeared in full strength; see Online Appendix 3 of the paper.) In our experiments, this set was identified by means of ANOVA, the procedure that will not apply to field populations due to lack of "replicate populations". Hence, we need to understand how to recognize, in natural populations, a set of intervals over which the ratio of contributions remains roughly constant. This will open the way to the use of this approach for natural Daphnia (and other zooplankton) populations.
Second, the Edmondson-Paloheimo model, when appropriately modified, has the potential to estimate birth rate in animals other than Daphnia, such as mammals. If applied to a wider range of organisms, this approach may be a useful supplement to conventional Liebig-style factorial-design experiments.


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Around 700 costumes - the entirety of the BFI's costume collection reports the BBC will be given to the museum that has become the home of design history in the UK include a Superman outfit worn by the late Christopher Reeve, as well as a dress worn by Marylin Monroe in the classic comedy 'Some Like It Hot'. The exhibition will not include all 700 donated costumes, rather, the V&A have chosen 130 classic costumes from the ages. These include iconic superhero outfits such as Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman suit and the Spider-Man suit worn by Tobey Maguire. Plus, in an wonderful and special gift to the UK, the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC is letting the British museum Dorothy's red slippers, worn by Judy Garland, in the Wizard of Oz's for four weeks. There was a gala party to celebrate the exhibition, which included guests Simon Pegg and Helena Bonham Carter.
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Ask any pilot, why or how they got into flying and you'll find multiple answers, many will overlap but some will be unique, but all will be a personal thing long remembered.
For me, there were a number of things like the old WWII movies of Hell Cats and Mustangs, and how cool I thought John Wayne was as the old commercial pilot dealing with emotional baggage from surviving a crash in the movie The High and the Mighty (I can still whistle the theme song), my parents taking me out on a hot summer night to Nashville Berry field – I liked the look of the runway lighting as I recall – and the little grass airstrip Cornelia Fort on the Cumberland River not far from my house. I also can recall in great detail, sitting in Ms. Goodwin's Homeroom at Isaac Litton Junior High School listening to the broadcast of Allan Shepard's Mercury launch. I didn't quite know it yet, but looking back I can see the path, the Rubicon had been crossed.
1983ish a call for astronaut applications was released. I had an odd Navy career and frankly figured I had litle chance of selection, but determined that I'd regret not being true to the dream, I filled out the application, got a really great forwarding letter and endorsement from my boss, the Admiral at the Pacific Missile Test Center (PMTC) and so, sent it along. Needless to say I was not selected, but I did get through initial screening and could at least note that I had the flying time, experience, education necessary to at least get looked at.
I do have an astronaut story though. A couple of years later, I attending the yearly big Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) weekend conference and party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles with a brand new membership, something I am unashamedly, unabashedly proud of because it requires qualification and selection and I hadn't gone through all the standard things one does to become eligible.
The commander at PMTC, Rear Admiral Smoke Wilson and his wife grabbed Paulette and I early on before the Saturday night formal dinner and proceeded to lead us through the various contractor hospitality suites that took up on all floors one corner of the Beverly. Great time had by all and by the time we were seated in the ballroom, all systems were "Go." Being very new, we were seated way in the back, so were one of the first couples to exit for further fun in the suites. Note, I remind you this event is formal – Paulette's dressed to the nines and I'm in Navy Summer Mess Dress, meaning white waist coat, gold cummerbund, bow tie, miniature medals. We're hot. Naval Aviator -test pilot, shit hotness all over the place – and one damned good looking woman on my arm.
Out in the lobby, Paulette said her feet were hurting and wanted me to unstrap and take off her shoes. She balanced herself and lifted her foot up. As I had trouble with the unbuckling, in her words she realized, "this fool is gonna keep raising my leg till I tip over." Attempting to hold on she grabbed my shoulders – to no avail – and on her back she went, with me right on top. Next thing we heard was " there ya go, another Navy Pilot, get a room will ya?"
Looking up I first see this bright red sash and along with the normal miniature medals, a big medal around the speakers neck. Further exploration reveals Buz Aldrin- moon walker – standing there. And that story is the no shit truth (TINS). Smoke- the Admiral – said I did good and off we went to the hospitality suites. Fly Navy!
But to the last flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour – Like the Battle of Midway, the manned space program is a thread that has run through my life and thoughts – always there, always of interest, whether I was a participant or directly involved or not. I've known two Naval Aviators who were at Midway in June 1942, and I went to graduate school and know Naval Aviators who went on to have great careers with NASA. And indeed my push to work in the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) and the Flight Test side of aviation has as its starting point Shepard's Mercury ride.
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Children's Discovery Museum of Morgantown launches hands-on science exhibit
By Kristen Basham and Tiet Tran Tucked away in the old, nearly abandoned, Mountaineer Mall sits a facility full of robots, nanotechnology and inquisitive explorers. This isn't a science laboratory though, it's a children's museum. The Children's Discovery Museum of West Virginia hosts a variety...12:39 am October 30, 2013
WVU students chosen to conduct key NASA space experiment
By: Sarah Cordonier, Hunter Homistek A team of West Virginia University engineering students will battle history and microgravity this summer when they represent their school in a national NASA project designed to improve the use of high-powered computers during space travel. The 11 students who...1:46 pm May 2, 2013


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A couple, Mr and Mrs Orogodo died after a gas explosion in Benin. The explosion occurred 2 weekends back.
According to the story, they wanted to cook food for the family but unfortunately something went wrong and the gas exploded. While no specifics was given as only the couple can say what actually happened, people who rushed to the scene said they found it difficult rescuing the couple as the kitchen door was locked. Their kids are said to have also been at home but can not give specifics as to what actually happened as they were not in the kitchen when the incidence occurred.
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The people who rescued them said they noticed that apart from the kitchen ceiling they say broke as a result of the explosion, nothing in the kitchen was really burnt to match the magnitude of burns they sustained in the kitchen. The man is said to have sustained about 52 percent burns to his body.
Unfortunately, the couple died as a result of the wounds they sustained as the husband died first on March 3rd 2015, while the wife died the following day.
Mr and Mrs Orogodo, who were members of Deeper Life Bible Church, left behind 4 kids; 3 girls and a boy with the eldest being 10 years old. May their souls R.I.P
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Watch the University's first matriculation ceremony online
This year for the very first time the University of Leicester held a matriculation ceremony for students. Matriculation is the official welcome to the University of Leicester, providing all first-year and foundation students with the opportunity to hear from the President and Vice-Chancellor and the President of the Students' Union about the University.
Professor Paul Boyle and Rachel Holland gave inspiring speeches to the new students, including detailing the opportunities available to them at the University, highlighting student initiatives and setting expectations of what students can expect from the University and what we expect from them.
Delivered at De Montfort Hall, the ceremony marks the start of their education and provides the perfect mirror to the end of their studies in the form of their graduation ceremony. It is not only a positive and enjoyable celebration of their achievement of reaching university but serves as a more formal welcome to the Leicester community.
Matriculation was held during Freshers' Week as part of the induction timetable and was the first of its kind at the University. An average of 800 students attended each of the four ceremonies, which also featured a performance from Voices, the University of Leicester gospel choir who won the University Gospel Choir of the Year 2015.
You can now watch a video of the ceremony online here – you will need to log in to Blackboard using your IT username and password.
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At Northshore, a variety of public and private spaces offer a range of uses that take advantage of the site's south facing waterfront location and proximity to the town centre:
With a first phase of residential development already complete, we are now on site with a second residential phase called 'Vivo' - delivering a further 76 two, three and four bedroom homes constructed to CfSH Level 3. The scheme's first two commercial buildings - comprising 43,000 sq ft of headquarter offices for Thirteen Group and a new Innovation Centre called 'Fusion Hive' - are now complete.
Planning permission has been secured for a 125-bed Hampton by Hilton hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2018. The hotel will be owned by Stockton Council, bringing £6.7m per year into the local economy and creating around 100 jobs for local people.
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I am linking up with Jen over at SLP Runner for her TpT Shining Stars Linky Party.
Here are some of top picks from Speech Sprouts:
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Giraffes Can't Dance Speech Therapy Book CompanionI love activities to go with wonderful children's literature, so I created Giraffes Can't Dance Speech Therapy Book Companion. The adorable book Giraffes Can't Dance is by Andreae Giles (Not included).
In the story, a giraffe feels lonely and left out because he is different and can't dance well like the other jungle animals. Then he learns that he really can do a great job, he just had to do things his own way. This packet includes activities for a range of ages: from Pre- to 3rd grade.
Some of my favorites are "Whose Feet?" My littles match the animal feet to the bodies and answer "Who?" questions. I have also included plenty of activities for other targets: Rhyming, articulation, wh? and yes/no questions, comprehension and sequencing.
Monsters Munch Speech Therapy BundleMy kids love monsters. This monstrous bundle focuses on Pre-K to 2nd grade. It includes a prepositions game, interactive story, and plenty of articulation and language activities.
We love reading The Big Green Monster and follow up with these fun monster activities.
We roll play dough bugs, practice prepositions and repeat plenty of "munch, munch, munch!
I also want to share with you some more great choices from some of my favorite speech peeps!
Book Companion for There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat by Jessica at Figuratively Speeching. What can be more fun than an old lady swallowing bats?
I confess I love Monkeys, so I need this from Pam at Small Talk SLP
Finally, we love Mexican food here in Texas, so this really speaks to me... how cute! It's by Anne of Beautiful Speech Life.
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In the era of Instagram (and now Snapchat), any good fashion devotee knows that the best fashion during fashion month isn't only found on the runway.
The streets of New York, London, Milan and Paris act as a a runway of their own, filled with the world's fashion elite who turn latest season pieces into weird and wonderful ensembles, potentially skyrocketing themselves to street style stardom in the process.
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A Quick Look At EKU
Two teams have beaten JSU in the last two seasons, EKU and Tennessee Tech. JSU has won every other conference game. Here is a quick look at EKU's primary losses and returning players (info obtained from EKU message board):
EKU lost four devensive starters:
DT 70 Emory Attig (6-2, 281, Sr.)
SLB 6 Tyson Patrick (6-2, 234, Sr.)
LCB 14 Jeremy Caldwell (5-10, 180, Sr.)
SS 35 Patrick McClellan (6-4, 212, Sr.)
Caldwell was also a good special teams player and was signed to a free agent contract by the Rams.
EKU has 8 returning starters that earned First Team All OVC last year:
Matt Denham, RB 1445 yards, 9 TD's, 131.4 yards/game
O.J. Enabosi, C 6-3 284
Aaron Adams, OT 6-6 290
Patrick Ford, OT 6-6 306
Anthony Brown, DL 6-1 240
Ichiro Vance, Eastern Kentucky LB 6-1 234
Justin Bell, Eastern Kentucky DB 5-11 184
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· The same passage, and in almost the same words, is recorded in the Book of Annals, fol. 64. and in the Great Chronicle, Vol.4. fol. 242. where these very remarkable Words are further added. ----" In that Council it was appointed, " that certain approved Men shou'd be chosen out of each of the Estates, who shou'd establish "the Commonwealth, and take care that Right " and Justice shou'd be done. But Gillius in " the place above-mention'd says : After the " Battel at Montlebery, many well-affected and " prudent Men were elected to be Guardians
of the Publick Good, according as it had been
agreed upon between the King and the Nobles; " among whom the Count of Dunsis was the " Principal, as having been the chief Promoter " of that Rising. ------ For it had grown into custom after the Wealth of the Ecclesiasticks was excessively increas'd, to divide the People into three Orders or Classes, whereof the Ecclesiasticks made one; and when those Curators of the Commonwealth were chosen, twelve Persons were taken out of each Order. So that it was enacted in that Council, that 36 Guardians of them Republick fhou'd be created, with Power, by common consent, to redress all Abuses of the Publick. Concerning which thing, Monstrellettus, Vol. 4. fol. 150. writes thus: " In the " first place ( says he) it was decreed, that for " the re-establishing the State of the Commons " wealth, and the easing the People of the " Burthen of their Taxes, and to compensate
their Losses, 36 Men Thou'd be elected, who " shou'd have Regal Authority; viz. 12 out of " the Clergy, 12 out of the Knights, and 12 "C skilful in the Laws of the Land; to whom " Power shou'd be given of inspecting and en,
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quiring into the Grievances and Mischiefs " under which the Kingdom laboured, and to " apply Remedies to all : And the King gave c. his Promise in verbo Regu, That whatsoever " those 36 Men shou'd appoint to be done, he " wou'd ratify and confirm. ;
Oliver de la Marck, a Flemming, in his History, cap. 35. writes the same thing, and mentions the fame number of 36 Guardians or. Curators of the Commonwealth. And he farther adds ? That because the King did not stand to his " Promise, but violated his Faith, and the solemn (q. Onth which he had publickly sworn, a most
cruel War was kindled in Francogallia,' which "fer it all in a Flame, and continued near 13 " years. Thus that King's Perjury was pu"nish'd both by his own Infamy, and the Peo« ple's Destruction, ?, Visit Sni:;ut
Upon the whole matter 'tis plain, that 'tis, not yet a hundred years compleat, since the Li, berties of Francogallia, and the Authority of its annual General Council; flourish'd in full vigour, and exerted themselves againit a King of ripe Years, and great Understanding; for he was above-40 Years old, and of such grear Parts, as none of our Kings have equalld him. So that we may easily perceive that our Commonwealth, which at first was founded and establish'd upon the Principles of Liberty, maintained it self in the fame free and facred State, (even by Force and Arms) against all the Power of Tyrants for more than Eleven hundred years.
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Tax upon his People ( tho it were but to " the value of one Farthing ) without their.
owh Will and Consent Uhless he will " make use of Violence, and a Tyrannical « Power, he cannot:' But some will say there
may happen an Exigence, when the Great ? Council of the People cannot be waited for, the "business admitting of no delay; I am sure,
in the undertaking of a War, there is no " need of such haft; one has sufficient leisure "to think leisurely of that matter. And this
I dare affirm, that when Kings and Princes " undertake a War 'with the consent of their " Subjects, they are both much more power
ful, and more formidable to their Enemies.-"It becomes a King of France least of any " King in the World, to make use of such ex
pressions as this.---- I have a power of raising as "great Taxes as I please on my Subjects; -- for nei"ther he, nor any other, has such a Power ;
and those Courtiers who use such expreslions,' do their King no honour, nor increase his reputation with Foreign Nations; but on
the contrary, create a fear and dread of him « ainong all his Neighbours, who will not up
on any terms- subject themselves to such a a fort of Government. " But if our King, or " fuch as have a mind to magnify his Power,
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loving Subjects, that they will deny me not qe thing in reason or, there is no Prince that (F has a People more willing to forget the - hardships they undergo ; this indeed wou'd * be a Speech that wou'd do him honour, and
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give him reputation. But such words as "these do not become a King; I tax as much
as I bave a mind to ; and I have a power of taking it, which I intend to keep. Charles the Fifth never used such Expressions, neither
indeed did I ever hear any of our Kings " speak such a word ; but only some of their
Ministers and Companions, who thought thereby they did their Masters service : But, in my opinion, they did them a great deal of injury, and spoke those words purely out
of flattery, not considering what they said. ". And as a further Argument of the gentle
disposition of the French, let us but consider that Convention of the Three Estates held at Tours, Anno 1484. after the decease of our King Lewis the Eleventh : About that time the wholsome Institution of the Convention of the Three Estates began to be thought a dangerous thing; and there were some inconfiderable fellows who said then, and often since, that it was High-Treason to make so much as mention of Convocating the States, because it tended to lessen and diminish the King's Authority; but it was they themselves who were guilty of High-Treason against God, the King and the Commonwealth. Neither do such-like Sayings turn to the benefit of any persons, but such as have got great Honours or Employments without any merit of their own ; and have learnt how to flatter and footh, and talk impertinently; and who fear
all great Assemblies, left there they shou'd " appear in their proper colours, and have all
evil actions condemned.
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barr'd(by the Francogallican Law) from the Administration, as from the Inheritance of the Kingdom.
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vernment of the Kingdom, and the chief Administration of Publick Affairs, we have thought fit not to omit this Question: Whether Women are not as much debarr'd from the Administration, as from the Inheritance of the Kingdom? And in the first place we openly declare, that 'tis none of our intention to argue for or against the Roman Customs or Laws, or those of any other Nation, but only of the Institutions of this our own Francogallia. For as on the one hand 'tis notorious to all the World, that by the Roman Institucions, Women were always under Guardianship, and excluded from intermeddling, either in publick or private Affairs, by reason of the weakness of their Judgment: So on the other, Women ( by ancient Custom ) obtain the supreme Command in some Countries. " The Britains. (says Tacitus in his " Life of Agricola ) make no diftin&tion of Sexes
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So it's happened. Donald Trump is President-elect of the United States. He ran on a white supremacist ticket, and multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault failed to stop him taking the White House. There were reports of racist, homophobic and misogynistic hate crimes within hours of the result being declared. David Duke called the night one of the 'most exciting' of his life, and the Vice-President of France's Front National declared: 'their world is collapsing – ours is being built'. The Israeli Right took the opportunity to announce that the era of a Palestinian state is over. This only months after the British public voted to leave the European Union, ushering in a hard right agenda which ensures that the US and UK will (in Sarah Palin's words) be 'hooking up' during the Trump administration.
These events are not surprising, even as they are shocking. Both Brexit and the election of Trump are national outpourings of long-held resentments, and a validation of the racist violences on which both the UK and US are built. Voters want to 'take their countries back' from people of colour, migrants, and Muslims. Entwined with this is suspicion and hatred of other Others: trans people, queers, disabled people and feminists. This 'whitelash' against globalisation and the very meagre gains which have been made in race equality targets all other social justice movements along with it. Under the pretext of 'anti-establishment' sentiment and suspicion of liberal political elites, white supremacists are trying to wrest back full control. There is no greater sense of victimhood than when entitlements and privileges are perceived to have been lost.
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Bernice showed us how to make a paper pieced Pentagon ball that you could add a ralltle to if you wished. This used up some of our scraps!
|The ball in two sizes and a nearly finished Tissue cover
|too much talking Lesley !
Ellen had provided the pattern for a huge Pig Pincushion.
And Kathy got three items to just finish off.
A BIG Thank You
to the ladies that sorted these projects out!!
around the room there were other items being made...
Mrs Beal had returned from holiday and had set her apprentice on again
Bridget was using a Lynnette Anderson pattern to make a memory quilt for her beloved Pepper who passed recently
Janis was working on a Hexagon cushion
And Jan was proudly showing a Sun Bonnet Sue quits that she had finished.
Shirley will be coming along on Wednesday to show those ladies how to make the angels, and there will also be a couple of other projects to make.


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Students who have successfully completed Science Honors or Honors in London are eligible to participate in Houghton's honors seminars. Multiple seminars are offered each semester, covering a wide range of topics. At one credit hour each, honors seminars fit into the most demanding schedule, but give students ongoing opportunities to do honors-level work, surrounded by talented peers. Completion of three honors seminars earns a student an additional designation on his or her transcript.
Sample Honors Seminars
"Doing unto Others: Evolution and Altruism"
Aaron Sullivan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology; Chair, Department of Biology
"Everywhere in Chains: Freedom and Slavery in Literature"
Linda Mills Woolsey, Ph.D.
Dean of the College, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of English
"Francis of Assisi"
Cameron Airhart, Ph.D.
Professor of History
"Hidden in Plain Sight: Narrative Themes in Film"
Ted Murphy, MFA
Professor of Art
"Language, Culture, and Thought"
Michael Ahland, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Linguistics/TESOL
"Literature and Mental Illness"
Stephen Woolsey, Ph.D.
Professor of English


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Nivens Art Gallery
With lingonberries by Eleonora Smurova, 40cm*46cm , acrylic painting
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Title: With lingonberries
Artist: Eleonora Smurova Russia 2019
Size: 40cm * 46cm
Medium: acrylic paint, canvas on hardboard. Artist signed original artwork.
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Grab your loved ones, a glass of eggnog and cozy up by the fire, because Christmastime is here. The holidays can be a busy time of year, so writing holiday card messages may have taken a backseat to other to-dos. You may feel overwhelmed by having to know when to send cards, what to write on them and who to send cards to.
Coming up with personalized holiday sayings for cards can be difficult — especially if you're squeezing it in at the last minute. That's why we put together 130 Christmas card sayings to help inspire, excite and de-stress you this season. The message you pick and how you sign your holiday cards is dependent on the recipient, a family card should look a lot different than a card for a business partner. As you plan what to write in your cards, don't forget to pick out the perfect Christmas card design.
Use the buttons below to jump to the category of your holiday card style.
Funny Christmas Card Sayings
Make your holiday card stand out with a humorous holiday card saying. Just keep your audience in mind when selecting a funny holiday card saying — so as not to confuse or offend anyone with a reference that they don't connect with.
- You're super nice. Wanna know how I know? Guy in a big red suit told me.
- That warm feeling isn't just the Christmas spirit. I think you left the oven on.
- This holiday season let us treasure what is truly important in all our lives, the reason for the season: Cookies.
- You know those commercials where the present is a brand new car with a big red bow? Yeah, we're not doing that.
- We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas and you're welcome – that song's now stuck in your head all day.
- There's pure joy in the discovery that the best presents are the people whose presence is solely for bringing presents.
- Home is where the Christmas cookies and presents are!
- Insert fruitcake joke, add ugly sweater = The best xmas card ever made. You are welcome.
- I might not believe in Santa, but I still believe in a good Christmas card!
- If you ask Santa for a lump of coal this Christmas, how will we know if you're naughty or nice? I guess we'll never know…
- Another Christmas already? Seriously, what the Elf?
- Did you hear that? It's either the magical jingling of eight flying reindeer pulling a miniature sleigh or it's holiday tinnitus…
- The 12 days of Christmas guy really had a thing about birds, huh? Let's hope you don't know anyone crazy enough to give you 23 birds this holiday season.
- You make me love Christmas even more than I already do. And that's saying something because I have all nine of Santa's reindeer tattooed on my left thigh.
- Don't say anything, but I think I just saw that creepy elf on the bookcase actually move.
- Christmas is not about presents. It's about family… and spiral ham…. and who in the family is bringing the spiral ham?
- It's your Christmas! March to the beat of your own little drummer boy.
- Christmas mysteries: What IS tinsel made of? Exactly what categorizes a drink as "nog?" How can I eat just one more cookie? Let's find out together, shall we?
- The only app I'd like for Christmas is a "hAPPy holiday."
- Nobody loves Christmas more than me, and I love you even more than Christmas… or at least it's close.
- Be sure to keep the "mas" in Christmas… as in, "mas regalos por favor!" (Translated from Spanish for: "more presents please!")
- Bring on the joy! Bring on the cheer! Bring on the present swap game… I always dominate!
- This holiday, let's be more Christmas Carol ending and less Christmas Story beginning… where he shoots his eye out.
- "Give me an H! Gimme an O! Gimme an H! Gimme an O! Gimme an H! Gimme an O! What's that spell? HO-HO-HOLIDAY CHEER!
- You turn candy can't into candy cane!
- I know we say this every year… but let's actually go carolling… No, I mean it! Our neighbors will looove it…
- If you warm me with your holiday spirit, I promise to inspire you with my holiday cheer. We'll be disgustingly full of happiness together.
Religious Christmas Card Sayings
If Christmas holds a religious meaning to you, these religious Christmas quotes are perfect for your card. Use a religious christmas card design along with your quote to express your faith.
- A happy holiday and blessed new year filled with joy and contentment.
- Hosannah in the highest! Christ is born, celebrate with gladness!
- Merry Christmas to you and God bless you and your family with peace and joy for the year to come.
- Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice in the birth of the Lord – for unto us a child is given this night to bring peace and love to all mankind.
- Glory to the newborn king! Christ in Bethlehem was born – let us rejoice and give thanks to God.
- Peace be with your spirit on this night as you rejoice in the gift of the love of Christ.
- Make a joyful noise! Hallelujah – Christ was born, let us rejoice in his glory!
- Remember on Christmas to follow a star, it just might bring you to the light of the world.
- The glorious Christ child was born in a manger on this night. Let us think humbly on him as we rejoice this Christmas.
- Hosanna and blessings to us all as we remember the birth of our Lord and saviour. Happy Holidays.
- This Christmas let hope warm your heart, love warm your family, and the Holy Spirit warm all mankind.
- May the harmony of Christmas stay in your heart all year round and may the Lord send his blessings.
- May God bless you and let this Christmas season bring comfort and joy to you and your family.
- Let the Lord send good tidings and the angels ring with joy! I wish you gladness and peace in the new year!
- Let the Lord guide you this Christmas season and warm your heart all winter long.
- Celebrate this Yuletide with God at your side.
- May the Lord send all His wonderful gifts this holiday season!
- Joy, grateful tidings, and a chance to rest and reflect on the blessings of God – all this I wish for you this year.
- From the light of the world to the smallest twinkling light, let the spirit of the Lord illuminate your way all year long.
- Hold this time close to your heart and feel the warmth of the God's love this holiday season!
- The Lord is holding your family close on a Christmas night as you join in joyful song: Joy to the World!
- May all your Christmas wishes come true and God's love wash over you this new year.
- Feel the waves of love and peace settle over the world this Christmas. The King is here and love is all around.
- This Christmas give the gift of love and the gift of joy, and you will receive the gift of the Lord.
Sentimental Christmas Card Sayings
Sentimental holiday card sayings go perfectly with the season's values. Spread Christmas cheer and warmth with these sweet and sentimental holiday messages.
- May Christmas warm your heart the whole year long!
- Good tidings to you and happy Christmas for today and all the Christmases to come.
- Wishing you a merry Christmas and peace throughout the year.
- Noel! Peace and joy to you this Christmastime!
- Let the magic of Christmas bring love and peace to you and to the world.
- Allow peace into your heart this Christmas, and may the new year be a time to rejoice.
- May goodness and light follow you this Christmas and for all your days.
- May you and those you love find true happiness and peace this Christmas and into the new year!
- Feel the peace and love of Christmas in your heart this holiday season.
- Joy, peace, and love unto you and your family this Christmas.
- Let resounding joy ring from your rafters this Christmas!
- As the tree is evergreen, let the spirit of Christmas ever warm our hearts.
- Christmas isn't about what you receive – it's about the love that you give.
- The most wonderful gift I can receive this Christmas is to celebrate with you.
- With love and good tidings to you this Christmas and a joyous new year!
- Let the magic of Christmas bring you back to when you were a child, and let that innocence be a balm to your worries.
- Santa is real, if we believe. Bringing you the gift of a little magic this Christmas Eve.
- Remember when? Keep Christmas close and the memories will flood to you like a tide of joy.
- Sure, Christmas is for kids, but luckily the holiday spirit makes children of us all.
- Love each day as if it were Christmas and you will always be joyful!
- Here's wishing you the charms of Christmas all year long.
- Christmas is a special time when doubts and fears are melted away with love and hope. We love you and wish you all the best this holiday season.
- Sing, dance, rejoice in song – and treat yourself and others with kindness this Christmas.
- Isn't it amazing to think that people are celebrating Christmas just like this, around the world, all at the same time… but none of them have you!
- Everything is simply more meaningful at Christmas. I'm so glad you are here to help me rejoice and feel the love of the season.
- There is nothing quite like Christmas – the celebration, the decoration, and the pure excitement. Follow your joy this holiday season and in the new year.
- Christmas warms the soul and tickles the heart – I'm so glad we can celebrate together!
Christmas Card Quotes
Sometimes the perfect words for your holiday card have already been said, quotes are a great option for Christmas cards. Quotes can still be personal, use a quote that has meaning to you — choose one from your favorite holiday movie, book or song.
- "Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home!" —Charles Dickens
- "God bless us, every one." —Charles Dickens
- "Hark how the bells, Sweet silver bells, All seem to say, Throw cares away!" —Carol of the Bells
- "Love and joy come to you and to you good Christmas too and God bless you and send you a happy new year" —Here We Come A-Wassailing'
- "Of course there is a Santa Claus. It's just that no single somebody could do all he has to do. So the Lord has spread the task among us all. That's why everybody is Santa Claus. I am. You are." —Truman Capote, One Christmas
- "As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is." —Eric Sevareid
- "I manage a toast to the Christmas tree and one to the sweet absurdity in the miracle of the verb to be. Lucky you, lucky me." —Miller Williams
- "What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!" —Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
- "Mankind is a great, an immense family… This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas." —Pope John XXIII
- "Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." —Charles M. Schulz
- "During Christmas, open your heart with love to appreciate the beauty of life and all the presents that you have received from the earth." —Debasish Mridha
- "Said the king to the people everywhere, listen to what I say. Pray for peace, people everywhere! listen to what I say. The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night. He will bring us goodness and light" —Do You Hear What I Hear
- "The best things in life aren't things." —Art Buchwald
- "I heard the bells on Christmas Day, their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet the words repeat of peace on earth, good-will to men!" —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- "Remember. No man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings. Love, Clarence." —It's a Wonderful Life
- "May all your Christmases be white." —Irving Berlin
- "Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime." —Laura Ingalls Wilder
- "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. " —Norman Vincent Peale
Romantic Christmas Card Messages
After writing a mountain of cards to friends and family, don't forget to create a special card for your significant other. If you are having a hard time deciding what to get them, consider making a photo book of your relationship—it's a thoughtful and romantic gift that's perfect for your sweetie.
- It's not the holly and the ivy, nor the lights on the trees, but you by my side that fills this holiday with the spirit of love.
- Baby it's cold outside, but you fill my heart with warmth.
- You are the greatest gift I could wish for this Christmas.
- Let the kids dream of sugar plums, and others dream of snowy evenings. I'm dreaming of you, my darling.
- 'Tis the season for love and happiness, Happy Holidays my love.
- You are the star on my Christmas tree, the marshmallows in my cocoa, and the Rudolph for my sleigh – here's to another wonderful Christmas together!
- If love is the reason for the season, I have a lot to be thankful for.
- Remember that magical feeling of waking up to presents on a Christmas morning? That's how I feel waking up with you!
- I love the snow. I love the tree. I love the stockings, the cookies, the candy canes and the giving of precious gifts. But, most of all, I love you. Merry Christmas.
- I may not remember every Christmas carol, but I remember how much you mean to me on Christmas. We're like two turtle doves in a pear tree, or something like that.
- With you, everyday is like Christmas! Although…today is actually Christmas!
- I wouldn't want to cuddle up next to the fireplace with anyone else, Merry Christmas!
- Here's to many more holidays by your side.
- The holidays are special because I get to spend them with you.
- If love and happiness were snowflakes, I'd send a blizzard your way this holiday season! Merry Christmas my love.
Non-Denominational Holiday Sayings
If you want your holiday card to be inclusive of all denominations try avoiding religion-specific topics and stick to "Happy Holiday" and "Happy New Year" card designs. The main focuses of the holidays are family, love, joy and peace — all of which make great holiday card themes.
- Peace on Earth, good will toward all.
- Best wishes to you this holiday season.
- May this holiday season be filled with laughter, joy, and peace.
- Sharing this season together is the greatest gift of all.
- Peace and love to warm your heart this holiday season.
- May the splendor of the season warm your days and nights.
- Peace be with you this holiday season and let it envelop you all of your days.
- The true meaning of the holidays is having a friend like you.
- May your holidays be merry and bright!
- May the lights of the season fill you with warmth and joyous spirit.
- Laughter fill your home on this joyous holiday. Be comforted, be content, and give love.
- May you find peace this holiday season and glorious love in the new year.
- Joy to the world!
- Hope, joy, love, and gladness – let all these be your guide this holiday season.
- Thinking of you this holiday season with love and gladness. I'm so happy we are celebrating this joyous day together.
- Joy and love to you and yours this holiday season!
- May the charms of the holiday season gladden your heart and lighten your burdens.
- Season's greetings and best wishes for the New Year.
- Health and happiness from my family to yours.
Use these holiday card sayings on their own or add a customized message to make your cards feel more personal. There are so many reasons to send holiday greetings this season, like taking fun and festive family or couple photos for personalized Christmas cards. However you decide to celebrate this year, we wish you the happiest of holidays filled with love and peace.


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30 November 2017
Royal Commission welcomed
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement of a Royal Commission into the banking sector.
Ombudsman Kate Carnell said she hoped the inquiry would examine past cases where small businesses had been unfairly treated.
Ms Carnell said her Small Business Loans inquiry earlier this year had identified numerous cases where small businesses had suffered from questionable conduct.
"The asymmetry in power between the banks and small businesses, together with the conduct of banks particularly since the global financial crisis in 2008, has left many small businesses in a devastating financial position," she said.
"Many have lost their businesses as well as their family homes, with no prospect until now of obtaining access to justice.
"I've been concerned that in some cases there may have been unconscionable behaviour by the banks and this should be examined in the Royal Commission."
Ms Carnell said there had been significant progress in the past few years towards changing the behaviour of banks, including Unfair Contract Terms legislation and the establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.
"What's been missing is the capacity to review past disputes and award compensation," she said.
"It's not acceptable that banks called in loans where repayments were up to date.
"Businesses were forced to close, people lost their jobs and entire communities suffered adverse impacts.
"The contract clauses were so one sided there was no constraint on the banks to stop them foreclosing on loans that didn't fit their risk profile."
Ms Carnell said the Small Business Loans Inquiry heard cases that clearly showed banks deliberately employed systematic poor and unreasonable behaviour to terminate business loans.
The power imbalance meant small businesses had been denied access to justice.
"Many settlements occurred under duress because borrowers had little choice but to accept the bank's offer," she said.
"They could not refinance because cash resources had been drained, they were facing penalty interest and had no negotiating power.
"I hope the Royal Commission probes these past cases and recommends compensation for those who were unfairly treated."


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AG Madigan sues Wells Fargo over minority loans
UPDATED at 5:56 p.m. with Wells Fargo comment
Posted by Monique Garcia at 2:55 p.m.
Illinois Atty. Gen Lisa Madigan today said she is suing Wells Fargo and Co., alleging the national mortgage lender discriminated against black and Latino homeowners by selling them high-cost home loans.
Madigan's lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, contends white borrower received lower cost loans than minority borrowers with similar incomes.
Further, Madigan's lawsuit alleges the company's policies and procedures rewarded employees for placing borrowers into high-cost mortgages. The lawsuit aims to stop these lending practices and seeks restitution for those who received unfair loans, which could include reworking mortgage contracts. She is also asking the company pay damages and be responsible for attorney's fees.
"Wells Fargo is disturbed that the Illinois attorney general has chosen to file a lawsuit based on a complete mischaracterization of our long-standing commitment to fair and responsible lending," the company replied in a statement. "The policies, systems, and controls we have in place – including in Illinois – ensure race is not a factor in the pricing or products we offer. Our controls are designed to ensure our lending is fair, responsible, and nondiscriminatory."
Madigan encouraged those seeking more information or to report discriminatory lending practices to contact her office at 1-866-544-7151.


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Expected to make its debut in the second half year 2015, the 2016 Audi Q5 compact SUV is a model which flaunts super-stylish exteriors and spacious interiors, built to the latest technology to provide incredible performance and a comfortable experience during long drives. As before, in the offer will be three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.
The redesigned 2016 Audi Q5 flaunts an MLB platform, which combines a mixture of stainless steel and aluminum . This makes the streamline-shaped SUV pretty light and fuel economical. The exterior features angular contours with vivid headlamps of Matrix Beam, that utilize LED technology to maintain sharp, consistent brightness. Interested buyers may choose between rear wheel drive or all wheel drive models, and also between 21 inches wheels or 20 inches wheels. Also to the standard equipment on all models comes the Panoramic sunroof.
2016 Audi Q5 Interior
The Audi Q5 2016 boasts of a luxurious cabin that is well constructed from high-end materials. Even automotive journalists agree to the fact that the interiors are pretty roomy with the ample space in the front and rear seats, owing in part due to the adjustability features of rear seats. In spite of the space, dashboard buttons as well as controls are within reach to the driver. The easy tilting and telescoping properties of the steering wheel allows drivers to maintain a relaxing driving position at all times. Added to that, is the power-adjustable seats in the front as well as reclining, sliding rear seats which only serve to raise the bar of the Q5 quality. Q5 comes equipped with attractive features like a multi.speaker audio system, adaptive cruising, Bluetooth audio pairing, parking sensors, improved MMI navigation system to gauge directions, a satellite radio and much more. The panoramic roof enhances the level of comfort during long drives, while the Audio Connect lends wi-fi to about eight devices.
The 2016 Audi Q5 includes a cargo space of 29.1 cubic feet behind the rear seats, combined to it is the low load floor, which makes it easy to load items.
Engine Specs and Performance
Audi has offered 5 different engines for every taste, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI Hybrid, 3.0 TFSI, 3.0 TDI and tuned 3.0 TFSI V6 available in the SQ5 version.
The reason which sets apart the 2016 Audi Q5 luxury crossover from its rivals is the fact that it combines fuel economy along with base engine performance, into one lethal package that is hard to resist.
This best-standing compact SUV is powered by a turbocharged 2 litre-4-cylinder engine, that amounts to a 220 horsepower. The automatic transmission is of eight speed, which ensures quick acceleration and athletic landing at top speeds. The engine lends robust power for the automobile to make smooth and timely shifts. The high torque of 258 lb-ft allows it to whisk away along turns effortlessly, thus making the drive less risky and more fun. With its benchmark 0-60 mph sprints in 7 sec, riders can enjoy a sports car-like experience in the Q5.
The second on offer is a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 TFSI petrol engine with 272 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Fuel consumption in the city for this unit is about 18 mpg on the highway is 26 mpg.
The engine with the lowest fuel consumption is 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel (EPA city / highway fuel economy: 24/31 mpg), it develops 240 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque and accelerates 0-60 mph in 6.5 sec.
For lovers of green technology, Audi has prepared a hybrid version of the Q5, combination of 2.0-liter gasoline engine and electric motor / generator, provides total 245 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, with EPA city / highway fuel economy: 24/30 mpg.
The most powerful version is definitely the 2016 Audi SQ5, with a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine that produces 354 horsepower @ 6.000 to 6.500 rpm and 346 lb-ft of torque, and accelerates 0-60 mph about 5.1 sec. EPA fuel economy for this engine is: city / highway- 17/24 mpg.
All variants drives famous Quattro drive and are coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which has the option of manual gear selection.
Price and Release date
The 2016 Audi Q5 is slated to hit the markets in mid 2015. Retailers and manufacturers are facing quite a bit of competition from its rivals like BMW X5, Range Rover and Mercedes GLK, and thus the price of the Audi Q5 with 2.0 TFSI and the basic "Premium" equipment package ranges from $ 40.900, the most expensive is SQ5 with "Prestige" trim level and cost (MSRP) $ 60.800.


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Lavender France (Lavendula angustifolia) 10ml
PROPERTIES: What a great aroma! Lavender is the most versatile of essential oils. It is relaxing and refreshing, uplifts the spirits, and helps to relieve the distress of muscle pain. NO home should be without it. Balances your body and mind. Calms or stimulates according to your bodies needs. Excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet and head. Add a drop to the pillow/sheet before peaceful sleep. Treats burns and reduces scaring. Can be used neat in small amounts on burns, but care still needs to be taken. Has a sedative action on the heart and will help to bring down high blood pressure and calm palpitations. Long known as giving effective relief from insomnia. It is renowned as an insecticide so keeps moths and insects at bay. Also said to cleanse dog bites and Purify the air.
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Tiger Global Management has invested $10 million in online video content platform 'The Viral Fever' (TVF), picking up a minority stake of 25% in the firm. This report is based on the filings made by the company with the registrar of companies. With this investment, TVF is now valued at Rs 270 crore.
The investment was made in TVF's parent company, Contagious Online Media Network Pvt. Ltd, which was incorporated in July last year.
The company's filings show that for the period from 3 August to 21 October, Contagious Online Media reported a revenue of Rs.64 lakh and a profit of Rs.22 lakh.
The Viral Fever was set up by IIT graduate Arunabh Kumar in 2010. He was later joined by Amit Golani and Biswapati Sarkar.
This is Tiger Global's second investment in the online video content space. In 2015, Tiger, along with venture capital fund Zodius Capital, had invested $18 million in Culture Machine, which runs the Being Indian and several other YouTube channels. The firm helps artists create, promote and monetize their videos on YouTube and other platforms.