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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "The genes that people are born with––in combination with environmental influences––account for about half of their addiction vulnerability." It is important to consider how your biology can affect your risk of addiction and to be aware of this fact, especially if your risk factor is high.
Biology and the Risk of Addiction
Unfortunately, one's genetics can strongly influence their likelihood of becoming an addict if they do begin abusing drugs, just as their environment and development will. It is possible that a person can fight against their genetic disposition, but it is less likely they will be able to do so if they fall into certain patterns or behave in certain ways.
Someone with a high likelihood of becoming an addict based on their genetic risk factors shouldn't use drugs because they will be more likely to experience serious issues as a result. Biology and the risk of substance use disorders are closely linked because people are hardwired for certain reactions to different stimuli; it is often based on how much one tries to control their behavior at first whether or not they will experience these issues. However, if an individual with a high risk factor begins to abuse drugs, it will often become a compulsive act.
Though men often have more opportunities to use drugs, it has been found that women and men are both equally likely to use dangerous substances if given the opportunity. The NIDA also states that women are more likely to become addicted to sedatives or other substances that are designed to treat anxiety while men are more likely to become addicted to alcohol or marijuana. Both are equally likely to become addicted to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, tobacco, and inhalants.
Adolescents who begin to abuse drugs have a higher risk of becoming addicted than those who abuse substances later in life. This is because the brains of younger individuals are still developing, and the use of dangerous drugs at this time is more likely to lead to the kinds of changes in the brain that cause addiction.
Mental Disorders
Those who are currently struggling with a mental disorder are twice as likely as those who are not to become addicted to drugs (NIDA). This is one of the most important reasons why individuals with mental disorders should seek treatment and, in addition, why those who are being treated for an addiction should be checked for any mental health issues, which must be treated simultaneously with the addiction.
Can I Become an Addict Even Without These Risks?
Yes. There are other risk factors that can cause a person to become an addict. In addition, someone who doesn't have any of the regular risks could still encounter this problem if they abuse drugs. But if you do have some of these risk factors, it is important to avoid substance abuse in order to avoid experiencing severe issues and compulsive use.


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This proposal describes a 5 year training program for the development of an academic career in Cardiovascular Transcriptional Biology. The principal investigator has scientific background with expertise in cellular immunology. He will now embark upon a program which is particularly designed to expand his scientific experience, such that he develops the skills required for an independent research career. This program will provide in-depth knowledge and experience in molecular biology, in particular transcriptional regulation, and in transgenic animal studies. Dr. Mukesh K. Jain, MD, will mentor the principal investigator's scientific development. Dr. Jain has a very active laboratory and is the Director of Cardiovascular Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH. He has trained several research fellows. The candidate's training will be enhanced by the collaboration with Prof. Diane Mathis, PhD - an expert in the field of arthritis and inflammation research. The project is designed to determine the effect of the transcription factor KLF2 on monocyte activation and function. Preliminary data demonstrate that this factor is expressed in monocytes, and reduced upon cytokine activation or differentiation. Furthermore, forced overexpression of KLF2 in monocytes inhibits the LPS-mediated induction of proinflammatory factors, cytokines and chemokines and reduced phagocytosis. Conversely, short interfering RNA-mediated reduction in KLF2 increased inflammatory gene expression. Mechanistically, KLF2 inhibits the transcriptional activity of both NF-kB and activator protein-1 in part by means of recruitment of transcriptional coactivator p300/CBP-associated factor, PCAF. These observations implicate KLF2 as a novel negative regulator of monocytic activation. The proposed experiments in this application will build on these initial observations and explore them in depth - both mechanistically and in models of arthritis in vivo. Studies will include a detailed analysis of effect on target genes with KLF2 overexpression (by adenoviral overexpression and transgenic models) and siRNA-mediated 'knockdown'approaches. KLF2 transgenic mice will be studied to assess the effects of this factor on the development of arthritis in vivo. Proposal was made to generate acute/ chronic arthritis in KLF2 transgenic mice and will be determined their biological consequences by evaluating arthritis development, macrophage recruitment, immunohistochemistry and gene expression during arthritis development. The monocyte is a key cell type in the regulation of the body's inflammatory response. The applicant's identification of the factor KLF2 as a key regulator of monocyte activation may provide the basis for novel therapies directed at limiting inflammation for a broad spectrum of disease states including arthritis.
|Joseph, Matthew; Das, Manjusri; Kanji, Suman et al. (2014) Retention of stemness and vasculogenic potential of human umbilical cord blood stem cells after repeated expansions on PES-nanofiber matrices. Biomaterials 35:8566-75
|Lu, Jingwei; Das, Manjusri; Kanji, Suman et al. (2014) Induction of ATM/ATR pathway combined with V?2V?2 T cells enhances cytotoxicity of ovarian cancer cells. Biochim Biophys Acta 1842:1071-9
|Kanji, Suman; Das, Manjusri; Aggarwal, Reeva et al. (2014) Nanofiber-expanded human umbilical cord blood-derived CD34(+) cell therapy accelerates cutaneous wound closure in NOD/SCID mice. J Cell Mol Med 18:685-97
|Kanji, Suman; Das, Manjusri; Aggarwal, Reeva et al. (2014) Nanofiber-expanded human umbilical cord blood-derived CD34+ cell therapy accelerates murine cutaneous wound closure by attenuating pro-inflammatory factors and secreting IL-10. Stem Cell Res 12:275-88
|Aggarwal, Reeva; Pompili, Vincent J; Das, Hiranmoy (2014) Generation of osteoporosis in immune-compromised mice for stem cell therapy. Methods Mol Biol 1213:209-14
|Aggarwal, Reeva; Lu, Jingwei; Kanji, Suman et al. (2013) Human V?2V?2 T cells limit breast cancer growth by modulating cell survival-, apoptosis-related molecules and microenvironment in tumors. Int J Cancer 133:2133-44
|Das, Hiranmoy; Wang, Zhihui; Niazi, M Khalid Khan et al. (2013) Impact of diffusion barriers to small cytotoxic molecules on the efficacy of immunotherapy in breast cancer. PLoS One 8:e61398
|Lu, Jingwei; Pompili, Vincent J; Das, Hiranmoy (2013) Neovascularization and hematopoietic stem cells. Cell Biochem Biophys 67:235-45
|Lu, Jingwei; Kanji, Suman; Aggarwal, Reeva et al. (2013) Hematopoietic stem cells improve dopaminergic neuron in the MPTP-mice. Front Biosci (Landmark Ed) 18:970-81
|Das, M; Lu, J; Joseph, M et al. (2012) Kruppel-like factor 2 (KLF2) regulates monocyte differentiation and functions in mBSA and IL-1?-induced arthritis. Curr Mol Med 12:113-25
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Hannah specialises in public law children work and represents local authorities, parents and guardians. She has a particular interest in representing vulnerable parents with complex needs, including mental health problems and disabilities, and has represented parents with a disability through the Official Solicitor.
She takes extra care of clients for whom the litigation process presents a particular challenge, or who are particularly anxious at court. Hannah ensures that instructing solicitors receive prompt and useful feedback following hearings, both orally and in writing.
She also conducts all private law children matters and domestic violence matters under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996. Hannah has strong client-care skills and tries to bring to her practice empathy and compassion.
Notable Cases
LB Tower Hamlets v T & ors
Acted for a vulnerable respondent mother with a disability in complex case involving two deaf parents and children and issues of sexual abuse by the father.
LB Enfield and LB Kensington and Chelsea v C
Successfully achieved return of four children to mother in case involving serious long-term domestic violence where children had already been placed with mother under care orders.
LB Sutton v B
Acting for the Local Authority, she ensured that very serious matters of violence were established and found against the father in a complex care matter.
Contact Hannah
Community Care Law
Hannah has represented many kinship carers who have brought challenges against local authorities, which have refused to acknowledge the children they are caring for as "looked after" children and/or discriminated against them.
She also conducts judicial review proceedings in respect of local government and government decisions on issues affecting looked after children and children in need; and decisions on kinship care including securing financial support for family and friends caring for children through special guardianship and residence orders.
Notable Cases
R (Bilverstone) v Oxford City Council (2003) All ER (D) 170 (Oct)
Successful judicial review of local authority decision that vulnerable victim of domestic violence had lost her right to be rehoused as a council tenant as she had made an application as a homeless person.
Contact Hannah
Housing Law
Hannah previously practised in the field of housing, homelessness and social welfare, in particular focusing on challenging local authority decisions in relation to the failure to provide suitable accommodation to families.
Notable Cases
Ermins Property Co Ltd v Draper [2004] EWHC 697
Led by Jan Luba QC in this successful appeal on behalf of a elderly tenant against eviction by a property company.
R (Bilverstone) v Oxford City Council (2003) All ER (D) 170 (Oct)
Successful judicial review of local authority decision that vulnerable victim of domestic violence had lost her right to be rehoused as a council tenant as she had made an application as a homeless person.
Contact Hannah
International Human Rights
Alongside her domestic practice Hannah is active in international human rights and humanitarian law. Her particular areas of interest are child rights and women's rights, particularly in times of conflict. Her international advisory and consultancy work includes:
- Legal Consultant for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on women's housing, land and property rights in Palestine.
- 2012-now: Expert Lawyer Member of Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative Roster (PSVI), Department for International Development/Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
- 2008-2010: Worked for a Palestinian women's NGO, the Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC), Ramallah, where she wrote shadow CEDAW reports and reports to other international human rights bodies, and attended the Committee sessions on behalf of WCLAC.
- 2008: member of fact-finding mission of international lawyers to Turkey to report on prison conditions in F-type prisons. Authored chapter on women and torture in prisons.
- December 2006 to February 2007: a placement for the Bar Human Rights Committee in Ramallah, Occupied Palestinian Territory. Hannah worked with the local bar association to build the capacity of local lawyers to utilise United Nations human rights mechanisms.
- 2005: member of international delegation to Nepal to investigate and then report on the social and economic conditions for veteran Gurkhas and their families including Gurkha widows.
Contact Hannah
Hannah joined Garden Court Chambers in 2014 having previously practised at Tooks Chambers. Prior to practising as a barrister, she worked at Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau as an advice worker.
Between 2008 and 2010 Hannah worked for the Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling in Ramallah, Palestine, as their International law advocacy and training co-ordinator. She interviewed women and girls about their experiences of violence and conflict, wrote reports on violence against women and other violations of Palestinian women's rights and advocacy, including representing WCLAC and other Palestinian women's organizations before the CEDAW Committee and Human Rights Committee at the United Nations.
NRC's global report on women's housing, land and property rights which was published in April 2014.
'Gaza: The Impact of Conflict on Women', Hannah Rought-Brooks (November 2015), Norwegian Refugee Council.
Realities from the Ground: Women's Housing, Land and Property Rights in the Gaza Strip, Hannah Rought-Brooks (November 2013) Norwegian Refugee Council.
Palestinian Women: Caught in the Cross Fire between Occupation and Patriarchy, Hannah Rought-Brooks, Soraida Hussein, Salwa Duaibis, Feminist Formations, Vol.22. No.3, pp.124-145 (Autumn 2010) The John Hopkins University Press
Enforcing Housing Rights: the Case of Sheikh Jarrah, Avocats Sans Frontiers report of the fact-finding mission to Israel and the OPT' (April 2011)
Author of WCLAC publications including: Life Behind the Wall: Women's Voices from the Seam Zone, November 2010, (WCLAC), Forced Evictions: Assessing the Impact on Palestinian Women in East Jerusalem, November 2010, (WCLAC), Voices of Palestinian Women: A 2009 report on Israel's human rights violations against Palestinian women, (WCLAC), January 2010
Conditions of detention in Turkey: blocking admission to the EU, by Professor Bill Bowring, John Hobson, Hannah Rought-Brooks and Ville Punto, (February 2009) Haldane publication
No Fairy Tale, Shelter Roof Magazine, (March/April 2008): article about looked after children
Do children in care have rights?, Socialist Lawyer, (April 2008) Issue 49
The Gurkhas: The Forgotten Veterans' Ian Macdonald QC, Hannah Rought-Brooks and Rebekah Wilson (2005) ISBN 99946-57-81-X
Training and Seminars
Hannah regularly provided training and contributed to seminars while at Tooks Chambers, most recently on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and on judicial review of local authority decisions regarding looked after children.
Hannah is a visiting Lecturer in Law at London's South Bank University where she lectures in international human rights and international humanitarian law. She is also a sessional lecturer at University College London where she lectures on gender-based violence as part of the gender, policy and planning module.
While working in Palestine she was a guest lecturer at Al Quds University in East Jerusalem on international human rights and women's rights. She also provided training for the Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling, local NGOs, women's rights activists and fieldworkers on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and on UNSCR 1325, particularly CEDAW.
She has also provided training for Avocats sans Frontiers and for the Norwegian Refugee Council on international human rights and women's rights.


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Are your power company's smart meters harming your health?
This is a new subject few people know anything about. But power companies are installing "smart meters," and they can apparently be very damaging to human health.
Arizona GSG reader Marianna Hartsong wrote me about her retina tearing, when 6 smart meters were installed, triangulating her and devastating her health. THIS is an article you can read about it. You can contact your power company to learn if they have installed smart meters in your area, or if they plan to.
The ideas in this article range from talking to the power company, organization petitions, all the way to civil disobedience (finding and smashing the meters with a hammer every time they are installed). I'm not condoning those actions. Just sharing information here. I wonder how many health problems of "unknown origin" are because of the chaotic energies caused by these meters? It's best to be educated!
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some useful sites… http://stopsmartmeters.org http://emfsafetynetwork.org http://www.electrosmogprevention.org
We opted out 🙂 Thanks for posting this Robyn!
Thanks for bringing more awareness to this issue. I believe they are causing all kinds of harm. The question is how do we go about *not* getting them installed or getting them removed once we know they're installed? There are products that help mitigate the issues though.


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Parasite Identification Part 2
So, lets discuss some more parasites, these may be a little less common in your aquarium but are still rife in ponds.
Costia (Ichthyobodo necator)
Costia is a parasite commonly found in pond livestock, this parasite is difficult to spot unless using a high magnification as it is minute however there are some tell-tale signs of costia being present on your fish which includes some of the following symptoms i.e. Sunken eyes, laboured breathing and excess mucus build up to name a few. This parasite attacks both the skin and the gills of its host.
The best way to find costia when taking a mucus scrape from your fish is to add a drop of water to your slide and carefully scan the slide & edges of the mucus this is where this parasite is most obvious. There are a couple of different options you could use when treating costia the most common are linked below;
Also available is a new product called Cloverleaf Absolute Potassium Permanganate
In ponds having lots of floating plants and marginals will also help to create escapes from the heat, direct sunlight or potential threats (herons etc.) With this parasite the quickest solution and best treatment in my opinion would be FMG mixture.
Gill Flukes (Dactylogyrus)
Dactylogyrus another very common parasite better known as gill flukes, this parasite is not visible to the naked eye however, it is obvious to spot under the microscope. This fluke is an egg layer and prefer warmer temperatures to reproduce as the cooler temperatures slows them down quite considerably. There are a couple of treatments which can be used for this parasite in both an aquarium and ponds I have listed a few below;
or a product more commonly used for ponds is NTlabs Flukasol
Also available is a new product called Cloverleaf Absolute Parasite
These are just a couple of examples of what are available to target and eliminate these parasites. It's always worth bearing in mind these parasites reproduce at such a rate that a second dose is almost always advisable to eliminate them especially as most treatments available will not treat the eggs. This parasite primarily targets the gills of your livestock however the eggs are released into the water and once the larvae hatches it needs to find a host within 6-8 hours in order to survive, in higher temperatures they hatch in around 4 days.
Trichodina (trich) is a parasite more commonly found in ponds, This parasite can cause severe damage to your livestock and reproduces at a rapid rate, they hook themselves onto your fish and are disc shaped under the microscope and reproduce by division. This parasite moves very quickly in a circular motion and is a great swimmer.
The best treatment for this parasite is listed below although there are others available however a secondary dose would be necessary with this parasite;
Cloverleaf Absolute Potassium Permanaganate or Cloverleaf Absolute Parasite
Or alternatively Kusuri Potassium Permanganate
Temperatures should always be considered when using any treatment and you would need to supply extra aeration whilst using any potassium-based treatments as this treatment is well known for reducing oxygen supply.
This is only a very brief description of each parasite to give you a glimpse, they each have life cycles which should be taken into account when using any form of treatments, Before using any treatment please always check the bottles for best results and ideal temperatures to treat your pond effectively. Keep your eyes peeled for more parasite ID soon…
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Who would you rather bet on? Would you rather bet on that large employer or would you rather take the risk and bet on yourself? Check out this video for my easy answer.
This audio was taken from the interview I did on the Entrepreneur Perspectives podcast. And the video was produced by my video production company, Cynthia Kay and Company.


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The Association recently updated Cases Pending, a resource that provides ALA members with up-to-date information on matters (civil, criminal and attorney discipline) pending before the Illinois Supreme Court. The updated edition provides information on cases pending before the state's high court through June 5, 2015. Complete access to Cases Pending is complimentary with ALA membership.
ALA members can access Cases Pending via the Association's website.
DISCLAIMER: The Appellate Lawyers Association does not provide legal services or legal advice. Discussions of legal principles and authority, including, but not limited to, constitutional provisions, statutes, legislative enactments, court rules, case law, and common-law doctrines are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.


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CDR Preamble: 4di
See/hearing 4di's sonic developments over the two years of CDR Berlin's growth has been great, so it was only a matter of time before we invited him to feature as a guest. Adding to our recent My First CDR… feature with the multi-skilled producer, we shared a brief Q+A related to this Thursday's proceedings.
What do CDR audiences at Prince Charles have in store for them when you represent in Berlin for our Summerjam on August 8th?
I can't tell exactly. I did not play music in front of an audience yet, especially not in a club with a big soundsystem. So it's going to be a premier for me…
What I can already predict is a relatively wide range on tempos and genres in the set. I'm about to figure out to melt all that together…
Is there a song that is shaping up as your track of Summer 2013?
Sorry, I'm absolutely not informed with actual releases at the moment….
Who/What has been on heavy rotation on your audio player of late?
I rediscovered 'Golden Brown' by The Stranglers for me. Didn't recognize what a great song this is before. Further do listen to a lot of r'n'b at the moment. I just found this artist called IAMNOBODI. I also want to mention Omar's new single 'The Man' and Peven Everetts' Easy Livin LP…
Please talk us through the track you last [cmd] 'S'd ? ([ctrl] 'S' to PC users) [in other words, last project you saved]
The last thing I made is the tune 'Software'. I peeled it out of an already finished project. The groove was originally just a transitory element. I took it and based a new song on it (somehow coincidentally).
Track 4di's movements via 4di.biz, soundcloud.com/4di, and his mailing list.
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Several demonstrators killed in Kabul protest, officials say
KABUL, Afghanistan - A demonstration in downtown Kabul turned violent Friday as police fired at rock-throwing protesters demanding better security in the Afghan capital in the wake of a powerful truck bomb attack that killed 90 people. Several demonstrators were killed and police injured, authorities said.
More than 1,000 people demonstrated as Afghans mourned the victims of a massive truck bomb that also wounded more than 450 on Wednesday. It was one of the worst extremist attacks since the drawdown of foreign forces in 2014 and raised fears about the government's ability to protect its citizens nearly 16 years into a war with insurgents.
Police fired their weapons - into the air as a warning at first- as about a hundred of the demonstrators rushed toward them, some throwing rocks. As the protesters moved closer to the Presidential Palace, police sprayed them with hoses and later fired tear gas.
Reports of casualties varied, with Abdul Hafiz Mansur, a member of Parliament from Kabul, saying eight protesters were shot dead by police.
However, Gen. Hassan Shah Froogh, Kabul police chief, said two protesters were killed and 25 police were wounded by rocks thrown from demonstrators. He said some protesters were carrying weapons and shooting toward police, and four armed demonstrators were arrested.
Protesters held pictures of destruction from the truck bomb blast and of government leaders. Shopkeeper Mohammad Anwar said four members of his family were killed in the bombing and he wanted a change of leadership.
"We are calling on President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani to resign," he said. Demonstrators also called for Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah to step down.
Ghani's office issued a statement expressing condolences for the families of people who died in the protest but urged protesters not to allow "other opportunists" to use their demonstrations as an opportunity for violence for their own goals.
"The government of Afghanistan assures that the culprits of crimes against people will be brought to justice and also the leadership of the government promises that all those security officials who have neglected in their duty to provide security for the people will be punished in accordance to the Afghan laws and will be brought to justice," the statement reads.
No one has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack, which came in the first week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.


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Management Changes
Baar, Switzerland
03 June 2019
Alex Beard, the Head of Oil, will retire from Glencore with effect from 30 June 2019.
Alex Beard will be replaced as Head of Oil Marketing by Alex Sanna.
Alex Sanna has been with Glencore since 2006 and has been a senior member of the Oil Products division.
The reporting lines for Oil assets will be transitioned to Peter Freyberg, who will now become the Head of Industrial Assets across the Group.
For further information please contact:
Martin Fewings
t: +41 41 709 2880
m: +41 79 737 5642
Ash Lazenby
t: +41 41 709 2714
m: +41 79 543 3804
Charles Watenphul
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m: +41 79 904 33 20
Glencore LEI: 2138002658CPO9NBH955
Notes for Editors
Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. The Group's operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities.
With a strong footprint in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries.
Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, oil and food processing sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore's companies employ around 158,000 people, including contractors.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
This announcement includes inside information.
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We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project about the Que Club. Over the next 12 months we'll be recording oral histories, digitising photographs, flyers, posters and other ephemera associated with the venue. We'll be holding some Ghost Gigs and creating and curating some pop up exhibitions, events and walks. To get involved contact firstname.lastname@example.com
The Que Club
What do David Bowie, PJ Harvey, Blur, Carl Cox, Daft Punk, David Holmes, Atomic Jam, Flashback and House of God have in common? Answer, The Que Club!
Birmingham Music Archive C.I.C. and Viewfinder have recently been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to undertake a twelve month music history, heritage and culture project called In The Que.
The In the Que project focuses on the musical history, heritage and culture of the Que Club that was located in Birmingham's Grade II* Methodist Central Hall from 1989-2017. The building has played host to musical icons such as David Bowie, Blur, PJ Harvey and Suede. But it is arguably better known as the home of the city's dance and rave culture, home to seminal and legendary club nights such as Atomic Jam, Space Hopper, House of God, Miss Moneypennys and Flashback to name but a few. It was home to the BBC who broadcast shows from there and released a number of famous BBC Essential Mix recordings from DJs such as Carl Cox, Sasha and David Holmes. Daft Punk also recorded their 1997 Alive at the
Que album citing it as their favourite live performance from that years European tour.
As part of the project we will the record memories of people who played and raved at the Que Club and we'll digitise, archive, share and exhibit the physical materials that document its history; photographs, posters, flyers and moving image recordings. We'll host some 'Ghost Gigs' and are open to suggestions of what else we can do to celebrate the The Que Club.
Get involved!
We are seeking to recruit a number of highly motivated, talented and diverse individuals, with time, energy, and a keen interest in any or all of the following subjects; Birmingham, music, history, heritage and culture (all the better if you are into dance and rave culture!).
There are a number of roles available for volunteers and all roles will include training if needed.
- Researching the history of the Que Club and recording oral histories of dance music culture.
- Designing promotional, marketing and exhibition materials for the project.
- Seeking out materials for the online archive and for physical exhibitions.
- Digitising and uploading research materials across project platforms.
- Producing written materials for the project; oral history summaries, exhibition materials, online content.
- Curating and managing project events and exhibitions
- Managing the BMA online archive and social media accounts, uploading content and building audience engagement
This would be an excellent role for people wishing to gain experience in digital archiving, community archives, web development, arts administration, audience development, music history, heritage and culture, social history, social media strategy and event management or not-for-profit governance who are passionate about Birmingham and/or music and who want to recognise, celebrate, share and tell the world about our incredible but overlooked music heritage.
We are looking for candidates who possess one or more of the following attributes:
- Knowledge of and interest in Birmingham, music, history, heritage and culture.
- Be passionate about telling the stories of the city's music culture to as many people as possible.
- Experience and ability to work with a broad range of people regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender or sexuality.
- Good spoken, written and communication skills and be computer literate.
- Social media skills.
- Design skills.
- Media skills (audio recording, film, photography, journalism).
- Good administrative skills.
Hours will be a minimum 3 hours per week with some duties able to be done remotely. Responsibilities/tasks will be discussed on an individual basis.
How To Apply
If you would like to apply for any of the volunteer roles then please submit an email of interest to firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com using In The Que Volunteer in the subject line.


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A gorgeous handset with a powerful camera arrangement and plenty of functionality, the Xiaomi Mix 3 5G is one of the first ever Xiaomi Mix 3 5G phones to arrive in the UK.
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The design of the Xiaomi Mix 3 5G is good; it has a high-end look and feel that makes people stop and look. The handset is constructed with a glass front, an aluminium frame and ceramic back which finish the design perfectly. It weighs in at 225g, which is not too heavy and gives a solid feel in the hand. The front screen features Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which offers a good level of protection in daily life. It is a true infinity screen handset, and there are literally no notches or cutouts as the front-facing camera remains hidden in the camera until needed.
It is a nice larger size handset that measures 6.39 inches and is a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M colours. Having such a large clutter free screen means it is an 85.0% screen to body ratio and comes with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 1080x2340 pixels and a pip density of 403. It is a lovely screen that will be suitable for a myriad of uses from online gaming to streaming movies from the comfort of your own sofa. The front-facing camera is hidden and is a manual popup, sliding neatly into place when you want it, and shutting right out of view when you don't, potentially solving the issue of screen interruption for camera notches.
Turning the handset over you will find the dual lens camera arrangement in a traffic light vertical stack with the LED flash off to one side. In the middle located to correspond with natural grip you have the biometric fingerprint scanner and near the bottom the MIX logo branding. It is well thought out and free from unnecessary clutter, giving it a really nice look. The handset comes in black or sapphire blue depending on your preference.
Xiaomi Mix 3 5G Audio
The audio performance of the Xiaomi Mix 3 5G is excellent, and the phone offers a nice level of volume for times when you prefer to listen without headphones. Whether you are making calls handsfree, watching movies or streaming music, if you do want to use your favourite cans, then you will need to make them wireless or use an adapter as there is no standard 3.5mm headphone jack included on this phone which is pretty standard now.
Xiaomi Mix 3 5G Camera
On the rear of the camera, there is a dual lens arrangement with a 12 MP (wide), f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS and a 12 MP (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm supported by an LED flash, panorama and HDR. The main camera can record in different formats, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps; or gyro-EIS, which gives you so much flexibility you could almost become a professional filmmaker. The front facing camera which slides into place when needed is also a dual lens offering which has a Manual popup 24 MP, 1/2.8", 0.9µm and a Manual popup 2 MP, depth sensor; these also have an LED flash and HDR. You can record video on the front camera in 1080p@30fps.
Xiaomi Mix 3 5G Features & Performance
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If you are looking to jump on the 5G train as soon as possible and want a handset that offers a great Android performance with a gorgeous high-end look and feel then this could easily be the perfect handset for you.
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Bots are complicated. They're made to process repetitive actions autonomously and can be fairly easy to build, but they aren't always working on the side of good. Here's what you need to know.
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Jul 26, 2012
With a global audience, not only of sports enthusiasts but family viewers as well, the Olympic Games are a potential goldmine for advertisers. But the Games starting in London offer greater opportunities than ever before, because these are the first ever to be streamed online in their entirety.
The advertising industry got its first opportunity to test the effectiveness of campaigns based on live streamed events earlier this year with the Super Bowl. But that may not have been a fair test of online sports broadcasting, says campaign optimization specialist Maxifier, since people tend to congregate around the TV to watch it. The true first test, it believes, is the London Olympics.
New findings from the deal aggregation site TechBargains.com suggest that women will be more active than men on social media during the Olympics - and one thing that online ads can do, for example, is vary their offerings to suit prevailing demographics. "With the ability to tailor ads based on consumer interests and demographics, viewers could see a much different ad layout in the closing ceremonies than the opening ceremonies," Maxifier suggests in a press release.
Maxifier's ADMAX product allows advertisers to gauge the performance of their online ads in real time, looking at factors such as click-thru rates or user engagement. Working with publishers such as The Guardian, Forbes, IPC, and Bauer Media, its Campaign Performance Optimization Visualizer pulls together the performance data of all campaigns on a single screen and provides recommendations for optimization based on actual site and user performance history.
However, Maxifier's vice president of product Lylan Masterman emphasizes that the company doesn't interfere in the advertiser's creative process. Asked for example about the health-related criticism attracted by major Olympic sponsors such as McDonald's, he says: "We optimize online advertisements based on the parameters established between the publishers (i.e. websites) and their advertisers. If a publisher chooses to optimize in such a way that healthy eating campaigns get more ad impressions, we will help that publisher accomplish this goal, as long as they have the supporting creative."
Many of the live events in London are streamed before people in America are awake, and Masterman confirms that ADMAX takes this in its stride too. Its performance metrics include reports to advertisers by time of day, and can help them optimize their ads depending on which versions are performing best at particular times.
In one of the wackier Games-related events, Olympic sponsor EDF Energy will be analysing Tweets to gauge people's enthusiasm for the event as it progresses, and displaying the results each evening as a pie chart on the London Eye big wheel. It's not meant to be taken very seriously, but advertisers do seem to be placing increasing reliance on sentiment analytics, despite mixed views on its value.
Maxifier will optimize ad performance based on such data if a publisher asks it to do so, Masterman confirms, but he seems non-committal about its effectiveness. "Ultimately we are agnostic to which forms of data a publisher asks us to optimize against," he says. "There are many forms of analytics that are in their infancy and that we optimize against if the publisher so chooses. Ultimately the publisher is the client and we are a software solution."
But advertising in this new era is still somewhat uncharted territory. Just a week or so before the Games, NBC had booked only $950 million in advertising despite paying $1.18 billion for the right to screen the Olympics in the U.S., and it is expecting to make a loss on the whole event. NBC does admit an element of experimentation, Masterman acknowledges, but he adds that it has doubled its digital ad sales compared with the 2008 Beijing Games.
He also stresses that ADMAX needs to be used every day, not sporadically around large events, to ensure that web publishers deliver on their advertisers' goals. Nevertheless, this is a good year to test the water; besides the Olympics, there has also been Euro 2012, with the U.S. presidential election still to come. "Next year lacks the big events of 2012 that have helped boost revenues," Masterman points out. For the advertising industry, that's a concern.
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Most people who have a dog love their dog. Unfortunately, sometimes that love falls short of actual empathy. For example, many of the "problem dog behaviors" that people complain about aren't really your dog's fault. If someone you know keeps getting "bad dogs," chances are that the dogs aren't the source of the problem. By showing your pup a bit of empathy by viewing recurring issues from their perspective - both physically and mentally - you will develop a deeper appreciation and love for your furry companion. And that translates into a happier dog ... and a happier you!
Dogs are so much more than most people know. Like humans, dogs produce Oxytocin, which allows both species to experience love and affection. Canines also have highly evolved limbic systems - more advanced than the majority of other species and comparable to humans ~ which enables them to experience a range of higher emotions, including an appreciation for beauty and something akin to religious ecstasy. If you've ever caught your dog gazing at a sunset or drinking in the beauty of nature, such meditative moments are caused by flares of limbic activity.
The most important point about dogs is that they are pack members. This is one of those facts that everyone knows but hardly anyone ever considers when trying to understand canine behavior. Imagine how confusing it is for animals with a genetic predisposition towards a pack mentality when you ~ the de facto leader of the pack ~ don't exhibit pack behavior!
Your dog's socialization instincts are very strong. Pack hierarchy was established millions of years before domestication (search for "Tomarctus," "Miacid" and "Cynodictis" for more details about the ancient progenitors of modern dogs). Humans and dogs began living together starting around 30,000 BC so there's a long history behind the "man's best friend" descriptor. Because you provide food, shelter, affection and fun, you are the de facto leader of the pack. That's why it's so vital for you to understand how this should inform your interactions with your pup! To get you started on this journey of understanding, here are three examples that frequently crop up for pet parents.
He Stares at Me Every Time I Eat!
From pitiful, longing looks to grumpy growl grumbling, dogs all over the world appear to be begging to eat the food on your plate, much to our annoyance. While he may find the smell of your food super appealing, that's not the primary take-away from this behavior. So, what is he trying to communicate? Let's put on our "pack mentality glasses." As social creatures, dogs view mealtime as a social event. As top dog, you are responsible for fairness at mealtime. But when you ~ and other human family members ~ partake, your dog feels left out. Punished even. So, in a sense, they are begging ... only they're begging for inclusion. If at mealtime, you provide them food or a healthy treat, then suddenly your dog not only feels included, they also no longer feel ostracized. Try it for yourself and see if everyone isn't happier!
She's Just Scared of Everything!
Again, dogs are sensitive social animals. Recent MRI studies show that dogs are capable of complex emotions and reading the emotional state of their caregivers. When people express anger or annoyance ~ whether it's at the news, a bad day at work or problems with a spouse or partner ~ dogs are highly attuned to that. Frustration on your part over skittishness or anxiety will likely only exacerbate these very issues. Whether you realize it or not, you're setting the tone for everyone else in your home. If you're quick to snap, your dogs will be anxious. For the well-being of your pack, be careful about the emotions you project.
He Keeps Chewing Up My Shoes!
This one is so common, it's hard to find someone who hasn't experienced the heartbreak of losing a favorite pair of shoes. Sadly, many feel their dog was being vindictive and dole out a harsh punishment. First of all, canine memory works differently than it does for us. Shaking a slobbery, mangled shoe at your pup is really going to baffle them, especially if it's been more than 20 minutes since it was destroyed. So, what are dogs trying to tell you when they chew up your shoes? This question is answered best with another question: what is the last thing you do before you leave the house for an extended period of time? You put on your shoes, right! Your dog believes ~ with evidence gathered basically every day ~ that destroying your shoes will prevent you from leaving the house (i.e., the pack). He's really not being a jerk, he's just trying to keep you where you belong ... with him! To avoid this happening, simply protect your footwear with a dog gate.
There you have it. Three simple examples of "problem behavior" that can be understood in a completely new way that's more charitable to your dog. Just remember that you're the leader here and your dog looks to you (often lovingly) for reassurance, consideration, and safety.
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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com & www.HealingOilsForAnimals.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)
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FIPS 140-2 encryption and improved performance have been added to the new version of Ipswitch's WhatsUp Gold IT management solution.
According to the company, version 15 offers a new task-oriented user interface, single-pane integration with Layer 2 discovery, event log management and advanced flow monitoring automation. It said that users can discover, map and monitor their network devices, log files and flows from a single console.
Kevin Gillis, VP of product management for WhatsUp Gold, said that there is a demand in file transfer for strong encryption. Talking to SC Magazine, he said: "Security also means permissions and access control, up until now if you wanted to create a user all you could do was ask to authenticate the user, but now with a group you have policy management so if you have a group within Active Directory you can inherit that group into WhatsUp Gold."
The technology, which Gillis said is now marking its 20th anniversary since the first version was launched, also offers improved access performance and log information from key devices and is proactive in stopping security threats and maintaining compliance.
The company has also announced the launch of version 15 of its Flow Monitor that automatically discovers, detects and configures network devices, reducing time spent on manual configurations. A virtual edition is available with WhatsVirtual version 15.
Ennio Carboni, president of Ipswitch network management division, said: "The most important asset a network administrator has is time. Working with over 500 customers and thousands of inputs from the WhatsUp Gold user community, our development team has succeeded in creating a product that makes IT management.
"The integration of Event Log Management, Layer 2 discovery and maps in WhatsUp Gold version 15 offers an executive view into the security of key enterprise assets, providing faster problem resolution and the ability to make more informed decisions on updates to network topology and infrastructure."


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Simply some people have 'researched' something or read a lot on a subject and the think because of this, what they are stating is FACT.
The thing is, all babies ARE different and just because some people think a sudden stopping of breastfeeding is a 'nursing strike', doesn't mean this is FACT in all cases.
I believe, what may start as a 'nursing strike' can turn into a toddler or baby self-weaning.
To be honest, I am feeling rather judged by some on an online parenting forum, regarding the fact that Annabelle is self-weaning, some women are convinced they are 100% correct and that she is just having a 'nursing strike' and not weaning. Their posts lead me to believe they think I am using this as an excuse to wean. Which is not at all true! I am happy as to keep breastfeeding, but Annabelle isn't keen. Any time she expresses interest I offer her a fed and she's just not keen. I think she prefers the lesser effort of formula, milk or water and I think it's an independence thing. She is very grown up for her age.
Just had to vent, as certain people were pissing me off with their closed-mindedness.


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Bishop Schad announces Class of 2017
Fifteen area students were recently recognized for achieving their goals and satisfying the requirements for earning Congressional Awards.
VINELAND - Bishop Schad Regional School will hold graduation for the Class of 2017 on June 9.
Members of the class are: Joy Asselta, Emma Fehrenbach, Jacen Kalista- Kline, Dominick Forgen, Connor Baker, Anthony Kristovich, Corinne Vicente, Samson Gerner, Mattie Hiles, Abigail Moore, Jenna Stadler, Anastazja Astacio, Caroline Bernhardt, Enixa Feliciano, Christopher Fanelli, Xitlalli Perez, D'Amani Almodovar and Christopher Bernard.
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Matthias Thun is the son of Maria Thun, the biodynamic pioneer who died in 2012. On their farm in Germany, Matthias is continuing her research into the effects of biodynamic agricultural methods.
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