After spending a decade managing a business in Chicago being hospitalized during a global pandemic left a lasting impression on Oria “The way the nurses cared for me made me realize I wanted to do something that truly helps people,” says Oria Oria will begin his career at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago working in a children’s intensive care unit he plans to pursue a master’s of science in Nursing (MSN) and doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degrees with the long-term goal of returning to PNW as a nursing professor I really took the time to understand what each university stood for – what their values are and what type of standards they have PNW stood out because it was about excellence The College of Nursing has a very high success rate and upholds this high standard for students to be their best I liked knowing that my professors would expect a lot from me – not because it’s the standard but because they believe I can reach that level.” “What I loved most about PNW is how it pulls the excellence out of you It’s not just about pushing you academically – they really see your potential recognize what you’re capable of and help bring that out of you It just feels good to be part of a university where people genuinely care about making a difference.” What did you like most about the Nursing program at PNW challenged and helped me see the full picture of what nursing really is across so many specialties.” How do you think your involvement in campus organizations and activities helped define your success at PNW “Being involved and meeting so many different people gave me a new perspective beyond nursing I started to see how connected everything is – the ripple effect That sense of interconnectedness really stuck with me shared growth and how our everyday actions matter is something I’ll take with me and pass on It taught me that we all have the power to make a difference even in ways we don’t always see right away.” Did you have a pivotal experience while attending PNW “That moment happened in my first clinical I was assigned to a patient who had terminal lung cancer and was in his final moments His family couldn’t be with him and while I couldn’t do much That moment shaped my philosophy as a nurse every clinical experience has reinforced that That one moment became the foundation for how I want to practice – choose kindness and help where I can What words of advice would you share with prospective students looking to attend PNW it can lead to so many great opportunities.” Was there anyone at PNW who inspired or encouraged you along the way It was a whole team of people who guided and supported me in different ways throughout the program What I really appreciated is how the professors took the time to understand my concerns and helped me grow through them Discover what drives our remarkable Spring 2025 graduates From late-night study sessions to campus milestones Audient has announced ORIA Control V1.2 software a major update expanding the remote control options of their immersive audio interface and monitor controller They tell us that new and existing ORIA customers can now use Elgato Stream Deck and Avid EUCON to control their units Audient's Andrew Allen says: "Audient is committed to continuously improving the user experience Adding support for Stream Deck and EUCON protocols ensures flexible offering customers already invested in the Avid and Elgato ecosystems a streamlined way to control ORIA from their desktop." switching calibration profiles and viewing real-time metering can be controlled via the preferred desktop An additional feature V1.2 ORIA Control offers is the ability to back up ORIA Calibration Profiles locally particularly useful in larger facilities where settings are easily tampered with," adds Andrew Audient continues to build on our promise of delivering ongoing customer value." Om Unit on the enduring influence of the TB-303 Analogue Designs with Unusual Oscillator Shapes to Marcella (Ford) and Virgil Schmidt in Beatrice NE.  She grew up on the family farm near Odell NE.  She graduated from Odell High School in 1972.  Upon graduation from high school she embarked upon a 42-year career at the Beatrice State Developmental Center She married her soulmate and husband of 42 years Joseph “Joe” Oria on April 21 1979 and was the mother of their three daughters Elisa Marie The family expanded further with the arrival of her grandsons Caleb Joseph and Logan Dean and the adoption of family pets Willie especially trying new recipes; being outdoors including drinking coffee on the back deck in the mornings or spending her days tending to her vegetable and flower gardens; spoiling her grandsons rotten; golfing at the Wymore Country Club with friends family gatherings at Harlan County Lake and traveling around with Joe and his bands Southern Cross and The Silver Dollar Band Bonnie is survived by her daughters Elisa Oria (significant other Ryan Austin) sisters Carol Stern (spouse Layton) and Joyce Leppink (spouse Allen) brother-in-law Braulio Oria (spouse Mary Jane) She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Oria sister Marilyn Coker (Schmidt) father-in-law Braulio Oria Bolivar Mass of Christian Burial services will be held on Wednesday Reception afterwards will be held at the American Legion The service will also be Livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page The body will lie in state from 10 AM -8:00 PM Tuesday 2025 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 PM and Wednesday at the church one hour preceding the services the family requests donations be made to the family's choice for future designation with the funeral home in charge we invite you to share your memories and upload photos watch her video tribute and service on her memorial page at www.ghchapel.com Your stories and images will serve as a comforting reminder of the love she had for all who knew her  These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice At a reasonable price and with some awesome features When you purchase through affiliate links on MusicTech.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn moreAudient ORIA £2,520£599 optional factory-/retro-fit AoIP card (available Autumn 2024)audient.com and intuitive software control to appeal to both creative- and technically-minded users all handily labelled so you don’t need to manually configure them ORIA also has 16 AES outputs for speakers with digital inputs carrying identical signals to the analogue ones Using Profiles in the software you can easily switch between an Atmos array plugged into analogue outs and a set of stereo monitors connected to the Left and Right AES outputs There are also two pairs of analogue stereo outs which mirror the Left and Right signals from the surround array, so you can check mixes on different sets of stereo monitors. Dual headphone amps carry separate mixes that can be set up using mixer software, similar to Audient’s EVO and iD ranges To keep ORIA as versatile as possible, there’s a variety of input options. Firstly, two digitally-controlled versions of their console preamps are located around the front, set up for microphones, line ins or instruments. Secondly, two banks of ADAT ins allow users to expand the number of inputs by adding mic preamps for recording or even to pass on 16 channels from an external interface to use ORIA purely as a monitor controller While ADAT carries up to eight channels per port the channel count reduces to four once you exceed 48 kHz If you need to feed in 16 channels at higher sample rates factory-fit network port will soon be available to add Dante compatibility Hardware inserts aren’t really possible in an immersive mixing context with ORIA and for a stereo session would require some frustrating head-scratching and re-patching The Avid spatial interface does have the edge here with 16 channels of ADAT in/out and Dante out of the gate Once speakers are plugged in, setup can begin. If you’ve already taken measurements of your studio for acoustic purposes, ORIA’s system panel allows you to manually configure channel EQ, time alignment and a high-pass crossover frequency for bass management the Sonarworks integration means that you don’t have to go through all this pain Audient includes a calibrated measurement microphone in the box to get you started plus a 60-day trial of the software (you’ll need to invest in the €499 multichannel version to keep using it beyond this point) Just plug the microphone into a preamp on the interface follow the simple instructions and within an hour you’ll have a calibration profile covering all the speakers in your room that can be loaded straight into ORIA’s DSP memory If you’ve experienced the striking difference a speaker calibration system makes to stereo setups then you’re in for a far bigger ‘wow’ moment with an immersive array We audition a number of Atmos mixes on high-end speakers with individual speakers seeming to poke out of the mix at points and bass sounds are punchy yet tightly controlled; the multitude of speakers start to work as a single entity the Sonarworks calibration profile is translated into per-speaker EQ and time alignment settings that can be viewed within ORIA’s software panel An intuitive software interface allows users to match what they’re hearing with on-screen graphics representing the speaker array rather than a more traditional (and potentially overwhelming) mixer form Muting and soloing speakers are done with simple mouse clicks and modifier keys including a Group function for soloing sections of the speaker array such as Front We wish there was an option to include bass management when soloing channels or groups you have to solo a channel or Group and then manually add the sub to the solo some of what you’re hearing in solo will be high-passed and so doesn’t give a full impression of that speaker or Group’s contribution to the mix Perhaps this could be addressed in a future update Audient has made otherwise impenetrable concepts accessible with its smart graphical interface we get lost in a world of stunning playback quality from the onboard converters on a perfectly calibrated large array frequently using Groups to deconstruct mixes we’re listening to to gain an insight into the production approach – Atmos nay-sayers ought to try this at some point we’re also able to switch to a stereo speaker set and different Sonarworks profiles there’s no trim function per profile to calibrate levels when switching between surround and stereo sets (this could be tricky on speakers that don’t have variable input gain) ORIA really looks slick installed in a rack backlit buttons and clear metering on its display plus a small set of hardware controls to supplement the software experience recallable gain for each preamp but also an input mute function at the press of a button (this cannot be achieved in the software) Meters toggle between the various output and input banks with the most common view being the surround outputs This is far clearer than interfaces that attempt to display all ins and outs simultaneously in minuscule detail there are further buttons for monitor controls Volume reverts the control wheel’s function to master output volume and there’s a handy Profile button to toggle between configuration profiles you’ve set up A programmable Function button (like those found on EVO and iD interfaces) accesses controls like dim which restores the master output to a pre-set reference monitoring level ORIA has an impressive combination of features for its relatively modest price point. Its shortcomings are few, but integrating analogue outboard gear could be a challenge, if that’s your thing. For studios with an in-the-box mixing workflow, small post-production outfits and creative composers wanting to get started with immersive mixing, ORIA offers an intuitive, impeccable-sounding and highly capable entry point. It’s pretty much a ‘must-buy’ if you’re in one of these camps. Get the latest news, reviews and tutorials to your inbox. The world’s leading media brand at the intersection of music and technology. Argentina – The Atmos studio at the Escuela de Música Contemporánea (EMC) has recently integrated Audient ORIA and EVO SP8 into its set-up It was sound and mastering engineer Fernando Richard who designed and installed the immersive audio system back in 2023 but according to him it was the 2025 acoustics and hardware upgrade that enabled the Buenos Aires education facility to “better accommodate students and the evolving demands of the industry.” the studio uses two interfaces connected via ADAT to the Audient EVO SP8 Smart preamp with AD/DA providing a total of 24 input channels and 16 output channels Another preamp rack is integrated through a patchbay Fernando uses ORIA with all outputs connected to a 7.1.4 Mackie speaker system “This dual set-up allows us to seamlessly switch between stereo and immersive formats making it much more practical for educational purposes,” he says Fernando found setting up the ORIA a breeze “Compared to other audio interfaces and monitoring systems ORIA is incredibly straightforward to set up Even someone with no prior knowledge of Atmos can get it up and running quickly I found that it significantly reduced set-up time.” having worked as a mixing and mastering engineer and taught music production for the last 26 years Over the last eight years he’s transitioned from stereo to immersive audio format and was the first to install a Dolby Atmos approved music studio – Immersive Audio Solutions (IAS) – in Buenos Aires He also mixed and mastered the first Spanish-language Atmos album released back in 2019 Fernando has had a lot of experience with ORIA already having specified and installed the immersive audio interface and monitor controller from Audient in a number of studios across Argentina including Punta Ballena Immersive Room in Puerto Pirámides Chubut and Casa Frida Studio in Buenos Aires Describing what it is that makes sure Audient’s immersive interface stays on his spec list Fernando explains: “ORIA stands out for its user-friendly design seamless installation and straightforward calibration The integration with Sonarworks SoundID Reference makes the calibration process intuitive and easy and the software’s control and routing features eliminate the need for external solutions and complicated I/O configurations “Another great feature is that all outputs are labelled according to their corresponding speakers rather than generic numbers making speaker setup and reconfiguration much faster and more efficient.” Even after ORIA is installed and the room calibrated the system must continue to be user-friendly “The hardware design is streamlined: there are no unnecessary buttons and the volume control knob feels precise and well-engineered,” he adds they have been able to add a new immersive mixing course to the Music Production programme with the added bonus of being able to host guest speakers and workshops Director Santiago Beer is in charge of many of the mixing and production courses under the Music Production umbrella and is responsible for the final thesis along with academic director Daniel Johansen EMC’s general director Marcelo Braga Saralegui and many other fine staff members are part of this educational project who delivers production and recording courses as well as looking after the Dolby Atmos technology the academic year is just starting and feedback is already positive “The staff is very happy with the upgrades The studio assistant was even able to install the EVO and ORIA without my help which speaks to how intuitive the setup process is.” The EVO SP8 replaced an old AD/DA converter which was previously slaved to one of the other interfaces “Now EVO SP8 provides 16 channels of optical I/O allowing seamless integration with additional audio interfaces,” he says noting the additional benefit of “the word clock for synchronisation.” ORIA and EVO SP8 join a number of other Audient products in the EMC music production department “I’ve been testing and using Audient gear for years and have always been impressed by its build quality I frequently recommend Audient interfaces to my students as their first choice for home studios as they are solid and trouble-free.” The studios are available to students from both the Music Production and Professional Music programmes with the speaker system designed to provide an optimal listening experience whilst maintaining a safe and functional space so this upgrade is a major improvement for hands-on learning,” adds Fernando underlining the importance of keeping abreast with technological advances “We are always striving to keep our studio equipment at the cutting edge The goal is to give students hands-on experience with the latest technology so they graduate fully prepared for the industry.” the Music Production major requires 34 courses to be completed for graduation over about four years A total of 65 have graduated in this programme so far As part of the Berklee Global Partners collective EMC is one of over 20 international  institutions aligned by a common vision and mission Students from any of these institutions can continue their studies at Berklee College of Music by using the Credit Transfer Agreement (CTA) which allows students to transfer courses taken at partner institutions One of the favourite majors chosen is Music Production and Engineering When quizzed about the future of EMC’s Music Production department as a whole Fernando says: “The lines between musicians producers and engineers are increasingly blurred; everyone needs to understand technology to succeed in the music business We’ve seen consistent growth in Music Production enrolment over the years – today there are 150 students registered – and this upward trend continues we must stay at the forefront of audio technology studio facilities and educational resources.”  © 1999 - 2025 ET Press Ltd News Stories Audient has listened to users and delivered an immersive targeted device suitable for a broad range of multichannel applications Neatly handles audio and monitor control for use with multi-speaker setups Can be used as a standalone hardware monitor controller Integrates directly with Dolby’s Atmos Renderer As immersive audio production has become more widespread it’s become clear there is a growing demand to integrate audio interfacing and multichannel monitoring into a single but it can also be used alongside your existing interface as a dedicated multichannel monitor controller or simply as a regular USB interface Oria is a 18-in/24-out 24-bit/96kHz USB-C unit with an optional internal Dante expansion for an extra 16 inputs software-driven and combines Audient’s motion UI display a large rotary push button encoder and various dedicated soft buttons.  Its quality feel and slick look is complemented by premium AD/DA conversion and digitally controlled versions of Audient’s classic desk preamps what makes it multichannel-focused is a unique balance of physical connectivity and onboard features analogue ins are limited to a pair of front-mounted mic/line/instrument inputs.  Meanwhile analogue TRS outputs include two stereo outs This means Oria can directly feed up to 9.1.6 speaker setups alongside two sets of dedicated stereo monitors.  and management of these speakers is handled by Oria’s onboard DSP and controlled via the Oria desktop app (an iPad version will be available soon) The use of onboard DSP not only relieves the load on your computer CPU but also allows Oria to run in standalone mode with settings saved to easily switchable onboard Profiles dim and mono) are joined by more niche settings such as global delay (0 to 100ms) and polarity which flips the phase of the left channel and sums the left and right outputs to mono Some of these options are replicated on the front panel while the preamp settings are only available from the front panel.  where the app really shines is with the speaker calibration For manual alignment each speaker has individual trim (+/-12dB) bass management (high pass cutoff 30 to 500Hz) and 8-band EQ alongside mute and solo.  Oria integrates with Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Multichannel (the box includes the SoundID calibration mic and a 60-day software licence) it created speaker-specific EQ curves with associated trim and delay settings.  Further handy app features include speaker groupings (fronts and the colour-coded speaker layout graphic with real time signal indicators you can use Oria with DAW-integrated Dolby renderers part of its Dolby Atmos certification is integration via the Dolby Audio Bridge with the Dolby Atmos Renderer.  Linking things up is easily achieved via Oria’s System settings and once hooked up you’ll find you can switch down mix modes directly from one of Oria’s soft keys.  Pitched at serious multichannel or immersive users seeking a neat fix Finally a word on headphones: Oria’s outputs can be switched from the default left/right feed to USB streams 17/18 or 19/20 Specify these same streams in your renderer headphone settings to allow easy access to a simultaneous binaural headphone mix.      Oria is a well conceived interface that’s pitched at serious multichannel and immersive users looking for a neat all-in fix.  MusicRadar verdict: Audient has listened to users and delivered an immersive targeted device suitable for a broad range of multichannel applications Jon Musgrave Jon is a London based platinum award winning mixer composer and club remixer with a diverse CV that spans dance He’s also a long term contributor to MusicRadar's music technology tutorials and reviews Whether working alone or collaborating he usually handles final mixdowns so you’ll also find MusicRadar peppered with his handy mixing tips It was unbelievable”: The making of Robert Palmer's Addicted To Love One man spent an entire year recording a pine tree Hear the results as FOUR album epic is released and if you ask me how I did it I don't know because I think I was in a flow process”: Rihards Zalupe on composing the music for the Oscar-winning animated movie Audient has released both the iPad Remote App and optional Dante Card for the Immersive Audio Interface and Monitor Controller ORIA The iPad Remote App is completely free and allows the user to control ORIA remotely Audient’s Andrew Allen explains: “The App’s Home Tab is essentially the ultimate command centre for ORIA granting you quick access to all of ORIA’s key monitoring features on a single screen By tapping on ORIA’s other control tabs in the side menu of the Home Tab users can get more detail via an expanded view of ORIA’s functionality “Beautifully presented in full screen format audition speakers and use Profiles to switch between speakers listening levels and target curves – all via the touchscreen interface.” The Dante Card is an optional extra for those who require it Providing up to 16 input channels over AoIP when used as a standalone monitor controller it is ideal for large studio complexes and education facilities Existing customers should contact their reseller to organise retrofitting the Dante Card into their ORIA to ensure the warranty remains valid The App is available immediately from the Apple App Store in both Dark and Light mode Download the App for free now and remotely control your Audient Immersive Audio Interface and Monitor Controller ORIA with the ORIA iPad Remote The optional Dante Card is priced at RRP UK £500 (excl VAT) audient.com We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again More information about our Cookie Policy Liverpool-based full service audio production studio, SODA-SOUND is part of the vanguard of ORIA adopters installing one of the first Audient immersive audio interface and monitor controllers to come off the production line SODA-SOUND has been mixing in Atmos for several years having produced over 8000 spatial mixes for a broad client base including Apple Describing ORIA as “the solution many of us didn’t realise we were waiting for” SODA-SOUND founder Ted White has nothing but praise for the new addition to his studio “The clarity and precision the ORIA brings to the table are transformative immersive and headphone monitoring has never been smoother ensuring that mixes translate well across all formats.” control and monitoring of multi-channel speaker arrays from stereo up to 9.1.6 – and everything in between Designed specifically for creating immersive mixes for formats such as Dolby Atmos “Opting to position the ORIA as the primary interface we were able to streamline our workflow significantly The ORIA’s flexibility shone through its ability to swap between DAWs and sample rates without a hitch illustrating its strength as a monitor controller in a dynamic studio environment.” efficiency at SODA-SOUND has improved beyond their expectations “We can honestly say we’ve never used an interface that is so able to jump between sessions across multiple DAWs and not have issues along the way I would say that ORIA has actually increased our productivity most in this sense our down time between jobs is now virtually nothing as session hopping has just become a non-issue with the ORIA!” Ted describes the previous setup – before ORIA came into their orbit “As we work daily between Stereo and Atmos we needed a system that could manage this continuous back and forth workflow We ended up adopting a system that also came around as an adaptation of our stereo workflows which included using multiple interfaces and linking them via ADAT.” This worked “We had to create a robust quality checking method to ensure the mixes translated well across all systems once we found something that gave repeatable and reliable results we stuck to what was working.” With efficiency uppermost in his mind however Ted was always on the lookout for new technology and gear which would solve their problems describing it as “a groundbreaking tool.” Indeed he’s so pleased there are already plans to purchase additional units “It’s clear that Audient has placed a significant emphasis on both form and function making the ORIA not only a visually appealing piece of gear but also a highly functional one,” concludes Ted You can watch the SODA-SOUND Spatial Mixing team talk more about their experience with ORIA here Top Stories,Live,News Live,News Top 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Volume 15 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnmol.2022.888351 This article is part of the Research TopicSpinal cord development and neural regenerationView all 11 articles neural progenitor cells (NPCs) generate three major cell lines: neurons and astrocytes at precise times and locations within the spinal cord Recent studies demonstrate early astrogenesis in animal models of spina bifida which may play a role in neuronal dysfunction associated with this condition the pathophysiological mechanisms related to this early astrocytic response in spina bifida are poorly understood This study aimed to characterize the development of early astrogliosis over time from Pax6+ or Nkx2.2+ NPCs using a retinoic acid-induced spina bifida rat model spinal cords from fetuses with retinoic acid-induced spina bifida or fetuses treated with the vehicle control were analyzed Results indicated that premature astrogliosis and astrocytic activation were associated with an altered presence of Pax6+ and Nkx2.2+ NPCs in the lesion compared to the controls this response correlated with an elevation in genes involved in the Notch-BMP signaling pathway changes in NPC patterning factor expression with Notch-BMP signaling upregulation may be responsible for the altered astrogenesis patterns observed in the spinal cord in a retinoic acid-induced spina bifida model A better understanding of this neural injury’s progression will aid in the development of targeted therapeutics that can combat neurodegeneration This early astrocytic reaction may play a role in the impaired neurogenesis and the decline in overall neural tissue function we anticipate that the regulation of NPC differentiation plays a critical role in this reaction changes in these transcriptional and extracellular signals may be a possible mechanism for earlier astrocyte presence in spina bifida; however This study characterizes the expression of transcription factors and extracellular signals that regulate NPC differentiation at three time points during gestation (E15 and E20) in a retinoic acid (RA)-induced rat model of in utero spina bifida we demonstrate a possible implication of Pax6 as well as factors in the Notch-BMP signaling pathway in the premature shift of NPCs into astrocytes in fetuses with RA-induced spina bifida These results may lead to new possible therapeutic targets for regulating neurogenesis and gliogenesis in patients with spina bifida The experimental protocols were in agreement with the National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and were approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (IACUC 2019-0081) The following groups were assessed at three gestational ages (E15 MMC: open spinal cords from fetuses with RA-induced spina bifida (n = 6–8 per time point) Control: spinal cords from non-affected siblings of RA-treated rats (n = 6–8 per time point) Vehicle: spinal cords from fetuses whose mothers received vehicle (olive oil) (n = 6–8 per time point) and stored at −80°C until analyzed for gene expression spinal cords were dissected and fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde for 24 h and processed for paraffin embedding Samples were ran in duplicate for target genes and were normalized using HPRT1 as an endogenous control Relative quantification of transcript expression was performed using the 2–ΔΔCt method where Ct represents the threshold cycle The analysis was conducted according to the functional annotation in “Neurogenesis” genes in the GO database (GO:0022008) analysis was conducted according to the functional annotation “Astrocyte Differentiation” genes in the GO database (GO:0048708) and “Oligodendrocyte Differentiation” in the GO database (GO:0048709) sub-classifications within the “Neurogenesis” GO database and incubated in sodium citrate buffer (pH 6) for 30 min at 95°C to retrieve antigens Sections were permeabilized with 0.5% Triton X-100 (Sigma-Aldrich United States) in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) and incubated in 3% peroxide for 15 min at room temperature Non-specific binding was blocked for 1 h with 5% BSA in PBS at room temperature and sections were then incubated overnight at 4°C in a humidity chamber with the following primary antibodies: anti-Olig2 (Millipore Rabbit) (1:500) Aldh1l1 (Novus Biological #NBP2-50045 Rabbit) and Doublecortin (DCX) (Invitrogen #PA5-17428 Sections were washed and incubated for 1 h with Alexa Fluor 488 (#1531671 Donkey) conjugated secondary antibodies (Life Technologies) (1:1,000) in the dark at room temperature in a humidity chamber covered with mounting media containing DAPI (Southern Biotech and visualized with a Nikon fluorescent microscope (Nikon Inc. and GFAP+ immuno-stained area measurement was done using NIS Elements AR 4.5 software (Nikon Instruments Inc.) Quantification was conducted using more than ten random high magnification images per spinal cord section in three consecutives sections from each animal This analysis was conducted in 4–6 animals per group Cell count data is reported as the percentage of immuno-positive cells compared to the total number of cells in each area Area is reported as the positively stained area in square pixels as a percentage of the total area All quantifications were performed by an investigator blinded to the experimental groups All statistical analysis and graphs were performed in Graph Pad Prism 9 software (GraphPad Software Inc. Differences among multiple groups were analyzed by one-way analysis of variances (ANOVA) using Turkey’s post hoc test Differences among the same group at different time points were analyzed by two-way ANOVA using Tukey’s post hoc test Results are reported as means ± standard error (SE) for the relative gene expression (2–ΔΔCt) and means ± standard deviation (SD) for all cell counting analysis A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant Progressive immunoreactive astrocytes in spina bifida fetuses (A) GFAP relative expression increased in spina bifida (MMC) compared with control and vehicle spinal cords 6 fetuses/group) of relative expression (2– ΔΔCt) for RA-treated and time-matched controls (***p < 0.001) (B) Schematic representation of GFAP distribution in MMC and control fetal spinal cords at E15 Progressive GFAP+ (red) DAPI+ (blue) immunoreactive astrocyte cells at E15 and E20 in exposed spina bifida (arrows) (10× images) (C) GFAP stained area/total picture area in all groups at three gestational ages E15 #p < 0.05 between control and vehicle groups at E20 compared to E15 and E17) (D) GFAP-immunoreactive astrocytes in spina bifida (MMC) VZ exposed to the amniotic fluid compared to filamentous astrocyte projections in white matter control spinal cords at E20 (40X) GFAP co-localization with nestin and vimentin was observed in focal points at E15 and E17 when GFAP expression was not detected in control/vehicle tissues In utero progressive astrogliosis in spina bifida Progressive early astrogliosis in spina bifida (MMC) at E15 and E20 compared with control spinal cords Progressive GFAP (green) immunoreactive astrocyte cells (A) vimentin (red) and (B) nestin (red) reactive astrocytes co-localization (yellow) and DAPI (blue) at E15 and E20 in spina bifida (arrows) (20×) Control/Vehicle immunoreactive GFAP (green) astrocytes in white matter beneath the pial surface at E20 in normal spinal cords (20×) Astrocytes GFAP (green) co-localized with (A) vimentin (red) and (B) nestin (red) in spina bifida fetuses at in the VZ region compared with controls/vehicle with no expression of GFAP in the VZ nor central canal (arrow) (C) GFAP + Nestin and GFAP + Vimentin-stained area/total picture area in all groups at three gestational ages E15 The expression of both Aldh1l1 and AQP4 were observed in the VZ niche of the NPC and exposed to the amniotic fluid in MMC fetuses and DAPI (blue) premature astrocytes localization in VZ exposed to amniotic fluid at E15 Aquaporin 4 astrocytes in ventricular zone spina bifida fetuses Generation of mature astrocytes in MMC compared with control spinal cords at E17 AQP4+ GFAP+ cells located in the VZ exposed to the amniotic fluid in spina bifida at E17 (20×) Magnification of VZ in MMC and control/vehicle animals (arrow) Cluster analysis of differentially expressed genes (A) Hierarchical cluster analysis of differentially expressed genes showed transcriptome-wide expression patterns similar between the control and vehicle groups compared to MMC samples in all three gestational ages E15 (B) Venn diagram of the DEGs in different comparisons The numbers indicate unique and common DEGs in two duplicates for different comparisons MMC vs (C) Analysis of two sub-classifications within the Neurogenesis GO Oligodendrocyte Differentiation (GO:0048709) and Astrocyte Differentiation (GO:0048708) DEGs between the control and vehicle groups compared to MMC at E15 Pax6 expression and distribution in spina bifida (A) Pax6 relative expression increased in spina bifida (MMC) compared with control and vehicle spinal cords at E15 and E17 6 fetuses/group) of relative expression (2– ΔΔCt) for RA-treated and time-matched controls (*p < 0.05 (B) Schematic representation of Pax6 distribution in MMC and control fetal spinal cords at E15 Pax6+ (red) immunoreactive NPC cells exposed at E15 control and vehicle spinal cords determined by Pax6 stained cells/total cells at three gestational ages E15 There was no difference in the percentage of Olig2+ cells between groups at mid gestation (E15) the Olig2 (pMN) domain was exposed to the amniotic fluid in most samples which may lead to this response Olig2 expression and distribution in spina bifida (A) Olig2 relative expression increased in spina bifida (MMC) compared with control and vehicle spinal cords at E15 and E17 (B) Schematic representation of Olig2 distribution in MMC and control spinal cords at E15 Olig2 (green) immunoreactive NPC cells exposed at E15 and clustering at E20 in spina bifida (10×) and vehicle fetal spinal cords determined by Olig2 stained cells/total cells at three gestational ages E15 ###p < 0.001 between control and vehicle groups at E20 compared to E15 and E17) Nkx2.2 expression and distribution in spina bifida (A) Nkx2.2 relative expression increased in spina bifida compared with control and vehicle spinal cords at E15 and E17 6 fetuses/group) of relative expression (2– ΔΔCt) for RA-treated and time-matched controls (*p < 0.05) (B) Schematic representation of Nkx2.2 distribution in MMC and control spinal cords at E15 Nkx2.2 (green) immunoreactive NPC cells at E15 and vehicle spinal cords determined by Nkx2.2 stained cells/total cells at three gestational ages E15 These results demonstrate the expression of an astrocyte marker (GFAP) in VZ NPC (Pax6 and Nkx2.2) that could lead to astrogenesis in the VZ exposed to the amniotic fluid in MMC fetuses Early NPC differentiation into astrocytes in spina bifida Progressive early generation of reactive astrocytes in (A) MMC compared with (B) control spinal cords at E15 (A) Pax6 + GFAP+ cells located in the VZ exposed to the amniotic fluid in spina bifida at E15 Olig2 + GFAP+ cells located in the VZ exposed to the amniotic fluid in spina bifida at E15 Nkx2.2 + GFAP+ cells located in the VZ exposed to the amniotic fluid in spina bifida at E20 (bellow) (arrow) (B) Ventricular zone (VZ) is divided into three domains along the dorsoventral axis: Pax6 (p0-2) and Nkx2.2 (p3) domains and GFAP sub-pial expression in normal spinal cords GFAP+ Olig2+ and % GFAP+ Nkx2.2 astrocytes in spina bifida control and vehicle spinal cords determined by GFAP and Pax6 Notch-BMP signaling activation in spina bifida Means ± SE (n = 6 fetuses/group) of relative expression (2– ΔΔCt) for RA-treated and time-matched controls; (**p < 0.01 and DAPI (blue) in spinal cords collected from MMC and vehicle fetuses at E17 (20× images) and DAPI (blue) in spinal cords collected from MMC at E17 (20× images) These results indicate that early S100b and Aldh1l1 positive astrocytes may play a role in BMP-2 and BMP-4 induced premature astrogliosis in MMC fetuses we aimed to elucidate a mechanism behind the premature reactive astrogliosis that occurs in a RA-induced spina bifida rat model with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets to repair the prenatal neurodegenerative damage that occurs in the spinal cord after exposure to the intrauterine environment Our data suggests that neurogenesis changes and reactive astrogliosis occurs earlier in the VZ of spinal cords from fetuses with RA-induced spina bifida compared to control groups Astrocyte precursors are generated by differentiation of radial glial cells in early development (Seo et al., 2008) and from migratory progenitors that emerge from the sub-VZ at later in gestation (Levison and Goldman, 1993) we propose that NPCs become committed to the astrocyte lineage due the direct exposure to the amniotic fluid in spina bifida by dysregulation in patterning factors and Nkx2.2 and potentially downregulating neurogenesis and oligodendrogenesis and BMP signaling in NPC cell fate during gestation and their role in self-propelling earlier astrogliosis observed in spina bifida our results suggest that inhibiting NPC differentiation into astrocytes through modulation of Notch/BMP signaling or patterning factors could be a promising neuroprotective strategy the mechanism behind this reaction remains unclear and should be a focus of future pre-clinical studies Our results further support this evidence as Sox9 and BMP2/4 gene expression was upregulated at the time of early astrogliosis in spina bifida and BMP2/4 expression with S100b and Aldh1l1 and Nkx2.2 in combination with upregulation of Notch/BMP signaling may be a plausible mechanism for the early NPC differentiation into astrocytes as a protective mechanism after injury induced by amniotic fluid exposure Future studies are aimed to determine the impact of early astrocytosis on neurons and oligodendrocytes function as it is hypothesized that NPCs differentiate into astrocytes at the cost of neurogenesis and oligodendrogenesis developing strategies to prevent premature astrocytosis could improve neural function and overall outcomes in spina bifida patients our present work identifies several transcriptional targets that would be a promising method to inhibit this astrocytic response spina bifida is one of the most permanently disabling congenital birth defects and despite fetal surgery to repair or cover the spinal cord at mid-gestation significant alterations have already been established before the intervention Identifying the altered mechanism in glio/neurogenesis in response to fetal spinal cord injury in spina bifida is crucial for the development of new therapeutic strategies to improve functional outcomes in these patients Our results suggest that targeting patterning factors as well as BMP/Notch signaling is a promising strategy to impede early gliogenesis in a chemically induced spina bifida rat model The datasets presented in this study can be found in online repositories. 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Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive The foray into immersive audio can be a daunting and expensive undertaking While Atmos is technically headphone compatible the real benefit and immersion is said to be best achieved with at least a 7.1.4 system back and side speakers) and 4 height channels (i.e ceiling speakers) along with a subwoofer/LFE (low-frequency effects channel) From the sheer number of monitors required to the logistics of bass management and monitor control the setup can be quite complicated to get started Audient’s new contender to wrangle this conundrum is the Audient ORIA Immersive Interface and Monitor Controller a 16 speaker output USB audio interface specifically designed to simplify and address issues that come with such a high channel count of monitor speakers Read more gear reviews here. early adopters of Atmos will have encountered a hurdle in the need for something as simple as changing the volume of 12+ channels of studio monitors uniformly and simultaneously The most accessible and inexpensive version is to use a hi-fi receiver however this option leaves the user stuck with unbalanced -10dB line-level making it a hassle to interface with +4dB line level balanced studio monitors while the professional studio options jump quite considerably in price The ORIA is a very welcome addition to the landscape as it not only provides the option of a fully optimised monitor controller but can also act as the audio interface completely and has the added bonus of built in equalisation time delay and bass management for each individual channel The unit also features two onboard mic pres on the front of the unit which can double as high impedance instrument inputs If more inputs are needed there is the possibility of a further 16 inputs via ADAT as well as an optional Dante port for even more input options Connection to studio monitors is via TRS 6.5mm sockets on the back of the unit of which there are 16 for full surround sound duties plus two additional stereo pairs for alternative L/R monitoring the ORIA features 16 channels of AES outputs via DB-25 perfect for plugging straight into studio monitors that feature a digital input negating an unnecessary digital to analogue and analogue to digital round of conversion Rounding out the I/O are two headphone ports on the front (which can each each be routed to their own discrete inputs) word clock input and output and of course the USB-C port for connecting to a computer (which can be used as a USB-A 2.0 device) on the rear Pulling the unit out of the box reveals a smart sleek unit with backlit buttons and a nice multi-display which won’t look out of place in any rack of gear The unit cheerily displays “Dolby Atmos” upon startup and then defaults to show the monitor outputs for the surround channels fortunately for Mac users setup was a matter of plugging in the ORIA and loading up my selected DAW while Windows users will need to install a driver before getting started it is recommended all users install the Monitor Controller software to reap the full benefits of the system and the real engine of the ORIA’s options for EQ Upon loading up I was advised by the software to update the firmware on the device and this was as simple as hitting the ‘OK’ button and waiting a few minutes while the update was delivered Once that was completed I restarted the unit and we were in business The ORIA software gives a clear and easy overview of the studio layout as well as easy options for different room profiles and metering with the floating meter window option being very convenient clicking on any of the speaker icons in the “Room” screen gives the user the option to apply up to 8 parametric bands of eq plus a high and low shelf With such a number of monitors around the listener these options are hugely important in immersive audio to ensure an equal distance and even panning is achievable as objects move around the listener one can push speakers “further away” by delaying certain channels that might otherwise be too close in a room not be perfectly shaped for Atmos’ regulations Audient have made what can be a complicated and confusing setup quite compact and simple in the layout of this software Other great software features are the inclusion of solo buttons for different groups of monitors which is great for quickly checking what the overhead or LFE/sub channels are doing on their own which should be used to measure each individual channel’s frequency and time alignment to achieve maximum accuracy and optimised monitor placement plus if the user wished to take things further there is a discount provided for the even more customisable Sonarworks Monitor EQ software The Audient ORIA has really filled a hole in the dilemma of immersive audio setup and with this box Audient have provided both a starting from scratch audio interface to a monitor controller that can fit with many pre-existing studio setups the ORIA is a great option for taming the Atmos beast For local enquiries, visit Studio Connections Construction is well underway on a sculptural 15-storey residential tower in Spring Hill called Oria which will create 132 new homes close to the upcoming Olympic Stadium The Keylin Group project is being built by Brisbane-based CoStruct which specialises in high-end multistorey developments A render of Oria: a new residential tower planned for Brisbane by Keylin Group Designed by MAS Architecture and built by CoStruct The launch date has been set for early June 2025 for home sales with two-bedroom apartments priced from $989,000 and three-bedroom apartments from $2,170,000 with all basement slabs and columns now poured,” according to the firm “Works to to the podium (ground floor) slab have commenced and will be completed mid-May Oria is on track for settlements in early 2027.” a new art deco residential tower planned for Spring Hill in Brisbane by Keylin Group Keylin managing director Louis Cheung said the site’s elevation could give residents a front-row seat to the event is thrilled with the art-deco inspired Oria development at 447 Gregory Terrace saying residents would have front row seats to the Games from the site’s elevated position “We’ve always known Spring Hill was an incredible location and I’ve had a personal connection with this area dating back to my school years,” Mr Cheung said “As Brisbane’s oldest suburb it’s an area steeped in history and the Olympics legacy will add another layer to that history for the benefit of generations to come.” “This will be felt not only in terms of the green spaces and world-class sports infrastructure at Victoria Park and the Centenary Aquatic Centre but also the RNA Showgrounds and future Athletes Village It will be an extraordinary backyard for the future residents of Oria.” Renders of what Oria’s exterior will be like when complete Shared amenities for buyers are available on the rooftop The tower crane for the project was installed in January with the first residential levels on track to rise above their Gregory Terrace address this month with the site to have premium rooftop amenities such as a pool First residents are due to move in five years before the Brisbane Olympics Spring Hill is on the fringes of the Brisbane CBD with a mix of heritage architecture and culture entertainment and dining precincts such as King Street The Tivoli and the RNA Showgrounds where an upgraded Olympic facility will be built plus the new Olympic Village for athletes An aerial shot of Oria’s location in Spring Hill opposite the future Victoria Park Olympic Stadium With an estimated move-in date of early 2027 residents can make a home for themselves here before the stadium is finished but the benefits are real and lucrative,” the Keylin head said of the Olympic infrastructural impact “Sydney’s experience was mirrored in London and Beijing and it will be the same case for Brisbane.” Urbis director Paul Riga said “we know from other 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Natale “Dee” Joseph D’Oria passed away at his family home on Wednesday morning Mabel Alma D’Oria née Daughtridge He is survived by his daughter Bonnie Hamrick of Cornelius Germany; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren and grandfather who will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touched He was known by many names through his life: he was Dee and Peepa to the many friends and family members who held him dear The devoted pets whom he rescued and on whom he doted throughout his life – including Kaiser and Troy – presumably knew him by no names; but they loved him no less dearly for that Donato D’Oria and Angelina DiRenzo D’Oria Dee served honorably on five ships in the North Atlantic He was decorated with numerous campaign medals He was discharged from the Navy after the end of the war as a Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Dee documented his experiences in the War with his faithful camera: the No Dee’s many photographs of the war provide an invaluable firsthand record of the most turbulent time the world has ever known His camera followed him the rest of his life: Dee never stopped documenting on film his rich experiences of the world His adopted role as family historian made it a rare sight to see him on outings without camera in hand His many photographs now constitute a detailed record of a life well-lived and well-loved Dee received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business from Strayer College Dee was a first-generation student: the first of his family to receive a college degree all of whom went on to receive degrees in higher education Dee’s life of public service continued in both his career and his extensive volunteer work and the Budget and Financial Division of the U.S where he eventually received the title of Director Dee was particularly grateful for his 35 years at the Department of Commerce which afforded him the opportunity to see the world again through fresh eyes and outside of a military context His children fondly remember Dee’s eagerness to discover souvenirs and treasures from around the world to bring home for them Dee was a member of Lions Clubs International for over 40 years and he later joined American Legion Post #86 He was proudest of his instrumental role in organizing construction of the Cornelius Veteran’s Monument honoring all residents of Cornelius who served in our country’s military his own name can be found inscribed on that monument Dee loved using his skills to benefit others late in life He performed genealogical research for 35 families of friends and relatives tracing the lineage of some families back for centuries Those who visited him at his family home were often treated to a solo harmonica performance – a musical talent that he discovered during his early years aboard ships in the Navy An appearance of the harmonica at his birthday proved that he had "still got it" even at 98 years old A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 A.M The family will receive friends immediately following the service donations may be sent to American Legion Post #86 Please attach the following memo to donations: “In honor of Dee D’oria” 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home He met Shirley Woods at a DeMolay dance and fell in love.  They were married August 12 remaining together for 55 years until her passing August 19 He always felt that marrying Shirley was the best decision he made in life.  She is what made him the happiest Terry worked as a used car salesman for over 30 years in Great Falls at several dealerships Haggarty Motors and retired from Taylor’s AutoMax in the early 2000’s.  He loved working with customers and was very successful in this line of work After he retired Terry became a crossing guard at Roosevelt School in Great Falls and just absolutely adored the time he spent there In his younger days Terry loved playing basketball and baseball.  He enjoyed attending local sports events especially Great Falls Dodgers games and was a University of Montana Grizzlies football fan.  He enjoyed watching NFL games especially the Green Bay Packers.  He loved to play the Montana Lottery loved watching horse and dog races and playing KENO in local casinos.  He always wanted to “hit it big” so he could help family out but also enjoyed it throughout life.  Terry was a very generous man.  If he could help anyone he would.  He always loved dogs and kids anywhere he was.  They responded well to him.  Dad loved to make people laugh always making jokes and silly faces.  He was a character He will be greatly missed by his daughters Terri Jo Carlson and Melissa Ann Lahr of Great Falls; 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Shelly Oria is the editor of I Know What’s Best for You: Stories on Reproductive Freedom a multi-genre collection from twenty-eight writers and artists working across genre and disciplines to explore one of the most pressing issues of our time AMANDA UHLE: When people first hear about this book there’s sometimes an immediate impulse to generalize it as a book about abortion Because this book is about many aspects of reproductive freedom Remember how it’s about the way different issues—from racism to the climate crisis and more—intersect with reproductive freedom And it would be this awkward moment because I curated and edited this book and I really should know what it’s about I’m so glad that didn’t happen AU: Another common generalization might be that an anthology like this would be primarily personal essays—nonfiction that speaks to individuals’ experiences with the issue It’s most decidedly and distinctively not that SO: You know, it was one of the first things I knew about this book, way before it was a book: that I wanted it to be even more multigenre than Indelible in the Hippocampus: Writings from the Me Too Movement (which featured fiction I’d talked in interviews about how exciting this aspect of Indelible was to me I was just on the heels of that book tour when we started this project that became I Know What’s Best for You if I’m talking so much about the multigenre thing let’s make it mean even more with this new book So we did: not only stories and essays and poems this time Part of this is really just my own artistic and personal preference I’m multigenre to my core—as a writer but mostly I mean something deeper than that: my queerness feels connected to this choice bi-lingual identity feels invested in this choice… I’m very “both and” in the way I approach life when it came to curating this type of space I went all deep here and sort of skipped the more obvious answer: this is about creative inclusivity for me the scope of voices we can invite is greatly diminished by this choice of genre and that’s twice as true with this sensitive topic to respond with nonfiction or creative nonfiction And I think this go-to choice of ours is… It keeps our cultural conversations smaller and more narrow than they could otherwise be I wanted to take a far more expansive approach What might a writer explore in this context if they’re free to write fiction or poetry or a play if they’re free to imagine and call upon their most creative part AU: In the process of working on this book with you for many years now I’ve perceived an evolution in the issue of reproductive freedom both in the US and around the world How have those changes affected your editorial process SO: It’s scary to think about the fact that we started this project back in 2019 because things were already so dire—that year alone so many states were passing new laws restricting abortion in different ways—and to then consider the degree of escalation we’ve witnessed since then… I mean that was before the Mississippi case… I remember that lunch I had with Carol—and I’ll say here for the readers that that’s Carol Davis, one of the women behind The Brigid Alliance a nonprofit that arranges and pays the way for pregnant people around the country forced to travel for abortion care (and our partner in this book)—and hearing for the first time about CPCs (crisis pregnancy centers) which gave womxn false medical information misled womxn about how much time they had to make a decision about their pregnancy… It changed my brain And I ended up writing about it in my own story in the book which features sixteen writers and artists from around the globe responding to aspects of reproductive freedom in their locale beautiful boundaries I had earlier on that helped ensure I’d have sufficient time for my own writing outside of this project kind of went to shit Can I say “shit” in this interview you can say “shit.” I think 2022 feels like a time in history when expletives are the most apt form of expression sometimes As I also know from our work together on this approaching prospective contributors has resulted in a vast range of responses from extreme reluctance to unchecked enthusiasm and one that admittedly I haven’t given that much thought to… I’ve been in hyper “do” mode with this project so I was observing this range you allude to but not focusing on it much—if someone wasn’t enthused about the topic I can say the number of cis men writers whose politics I know to be aligned with the book who said they didn’t feel comfortable writing on this topic or didn’t have much to say about it creatively… that number was high And I think it points to the framing of this topic—politically culturally—as a “women’s issue,” which results in many good men feeling… a smaller sense of responsibility than I’d personally like to see them feel And yet… how are American men using their power and privilege to fight for abortion rights Another specific challenge I can name was finding trans contributors—I invited so many trans writers and artists I love and in the end didn’t send us anything my takeaway is different: I think trans folx are excluded not only from the mainstream conversation of reproductive freedom but from the collective consciousness on this topic to such a degree… that it requires superhuman powers for them to break through I’m here too in this space and I belong in this conversation and here’s a story/play/poem that I wrote about it… It requires bionic effort from folx forced to exert this level of effort so often already that they just have to pick their battles much more wisely though—and you know this as well as I do—the “unchecked enthusiasm,” as you put it People who care about this issue really care about this issue… Whether they wrote for the book or supported it in myriad other ways… I’ve felt so held throughout this process AU: A more traditional approach to change-making in the world through books and writing might involve writing legislation or petitions or manifestos This book is wholly different; it’s art and literature What power do those things have to shape the world where we live SO: I’ve been thinking so much about this lately—and you and I have talked about it some: how essential art is how essential books are in this moment in particular I think most forms of activism require a good degree of clarity and a crystallized definition of goals to be effective literature… they’re all about exploring nuance and complexity if we want to make the point that different forms of aggression toward womxn and their bodies aren’t as distinct as our discourse seems to suggest—that it’s not shocking that the society in which sexual assault is so rampant is the same one now policing and controlling womxn’s bodies in this other way by trying to force them to stay pregnant when they don’t wish to… If we try to connect the dots between these different issues that’s arguably an effort that art is much better equipped to take on This isn’t to say that we don’t need petitions and legislation… That’s clear We need to be signing petitions and writing legislation and fighting in courtrooms and marching the streets We just also need to make art about all of it in the process and we need to be receiving the art of others and we need to remember that it’s crucial in the most literal sense: we can’t survive without it a digital novella Oria was commissioned by McSweeney’s and WeTransfer to coauthor received two Lovie Awards from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences Oria is the editor of Indelible in the Hippocampus: Writings from the Me Too Movement (McSweeney’s and I Know What’s Best for You: Stories on Reproductive Freedom (McSweeney’s Her fiction has appeared in the Paris Review and on Selected Shorts at Symphony Space and has been translated to several languages I Know What’s Best For You All Over the World: Guilt Lessons and Other Poems (CNS): Video of three American military helicopters coming into land at Owen Roberts International Airport on Monday was circulated on social media raising the question of what they were doing here the three choppers are from the Joint Task Force-Bravo and stayed on the island overnight to refuel which unofficial sources identified as one US Boeing CH-47 Chinook and two Blackhawks were scheduled to leave later that morning officials have confirmed that the stay was extended due to poor weather at their next destination “Joint Task Force-Bravo routinely train and exercise in the region to improve their readiness for humanitarian assistance and contingency response,” officials from the government’s communication department said Category: Local News Trackback URL | Comments RSS Feed These helicopters will be used to fly criminal illegal aliens from GITMO to El Salvador These 3 helicopters would not have come here without the coordination of the Governor and U.S While he has the slim majority in the House and Senate a majority on the Supreme Court and loyalists in senior civilian and military administrative positions Trump will try to secure a “second” term (i.e He will take a page out of the developments of WW2 when FDR was president but got an extended (i.e third) term due to the war in progress just to create a “war” to justify extending Trump’s second term into a third I think you might want to take a short break from Reddit and touch grass The 10-year limit for presidents was approved after Roosevelt We would like Mr Trumpto take over these islands We depends for just about every thing from the USA All down to misdirections from a DEI air traffic controller Didn’t Trump say he was going to start housing illegals at Guantanamo Can we pay them to take and house some of ours Hope this is not another 1962 Bay of Pigs Trump has sent Senator Marco Rubio to Panama for talks because the USA wants the Canal back!! Why compare it to 1962 Cuba when 1989 Panama is right there Stated extra-territorial MAGA land-grab ambitions and policy are not supportive of hearts and minds USA stock price at this time Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a8596fd5c86c0293a7525d094eacc5fd" );document.getElementById("f6c5908192").setAttribute( "id" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Cayman News Service Kristoff D’oria di Cirie is a creative director and consultant specialising in brand experience and retail design By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy Customs and Border Control (CBC) have seized just under 80lbs of ganja from two separate smugglers at Owen Roberts International Airport who are now on remand at HMP Northward and HMP Fairbanks CBC officers stopped the first of the two on his arrival at the airport from Toronto An x-ray examination of his bags revealed irregularities and a physical search uncovered 34 clear vacuum-sealed packs containing weed The passenger was arrested and later charged with importation and possession with intent to supply 29.15lbs of marijuana When he appeared before the Summary Court last week he pleaded guilty to both charges and was remanded in custody pending sentence CBC officers seized approximately 50lbs of marijuana from a female Canadian national also arriving from Toronto on Thursday She was arrested for importation and possession with intent to supply and appeared before the Summary Court on Monday CBC Senior Deputy Director Kevin Walton explained that CBS is seeing changing patterns in smuggling “The rising demand for high-grade marijuana has led to significant changes in smuggling routes and we have seen an increase in importation,” he said particularly for marijuana produced in North America Passengers must remember that while marijuana extracts and tinctures are permitted for medical or therapeutic purposes when prescribed by a medical doctor in the Cayman Islands and importation of marijuana remain illegal in the Cayman Islands,” he added Tags: Category: Border Control, Crime, Customs Trackback URL | Comments RSS Feed Cayman has become a haven now for some lowest form humans on this planet Well there goes a Merry Green Christmas… I may or may not have hypothetically noticed that a couple hundred pounds of fresh jamaican herb landed last night from my bad boy cousins’ private social media story Just in time for Christmas eve spending spree let’s keep it illegal so they have a lucrative side hustle that may also bring guns for the ride buy it bulk at 80 USD/lb and landed it’s 700 KYD/lb wholesale And when you compare what alcohol does to your body the weed is both a medicine and mind expander used in the right way it still won’t pickle your kidneys and liver Can’t say the same about the devil’s juice though since you subscribe to the usual 1950’s Reefer Madness nonsense 80lbs of weed and they could have bought one of those THC gummies from our unnamed businesses But the local banks love employing em eh!! I had a decent 5 skinner planned as well 😒 but we’ve always gotten a majority of losers from elsewhere that simply misrepresent themselves as their homeland’s best Its true that we dont get the best from elsewhere doesnt that suggest that the market cant find enough/good enough here That’s why they are employed even though they aren’t qualified We are devoting our resources to the wrong offenders employing elderly and other marginalised folk to grow and process it We should be devoting our CBC and RCIPS resources toward detecting and seizing hard drugs We could actually have something we can export Nor would Govt have to borrow every single dollar they spend Go move somewhere else where you can do your drugs legally and keep your stoned backside out of Cayman you useless whiner Height of hypocrisy as you turn a blind eye to unrestricted quantities of alcohol sales 7 days a week Alcohol possession isn’t a class 1 narcotic earning jail time That’s an important difference that should inform life choices which can be overdosed on and claims Caymanian lives every year is somehow better and safer for recreational sales than weed So we keep weed illegal and allow the black market to profit massively like the failed prohibition on alcohol a century ago All of you opposing it sound like Karens who got indoctrinated by reefer madness propaganda in the 1960s The war on drugs is a failed effort to criminalize anyone who isn’t an elderly white christian The little gas station in front of Kirk’s had a couple of fridges with beer so if you needed some for your boat on Sunday A few other places got away with selling on that basis too Dart changed all of that by opening West Indies Wine Company at Camana Bay (now closed) Rather than limit WIWC to tasting/serving only on Sunday and beer they kept in the back) from 1-9pm on Sunday Peanuts gas station in Red Bay wanted a licence The Liquor Board approved Sunday sales for that whole class of business but altered their published minutes to say they hadn’t The new board was obliged to issue the licence other gas station and convenience store owners said ‘well if they’re doing it we have to do it’ You can still see evidence of how we used to have a hesitation and stigma around alcohol by the fact that sales are illegal on Election Day from 7am-7pm we don’t turn a blind eye to alcohol sales 7 days a week We didn’t have that for the first 25 years of my life We dealt with the inconvenience of not having the option for decades and listened to tourists complain about it too shops can be open for 6 hours from 10am-6pm At least the UK applies that to much more forms of Sunday trading they would rather have everything else open on Sunday and need to buy their booze the other six days of the week But it turns out the only businesses that want to open on Sunday are the ones that can sell alcohol Small businesses with more coolers than employees on duty So we couldn’t get Sunday trading for other stuff because every business owner said ‘if you let my competitiors open they will and I will have to as well’ And they are lazy and like to keep Sunday for enjoying their money there’s no cap on the amount an adult to buy allowing the deaths we see on the road and overdoses (which you can’t on weed) Show me one person who becomes more productive while drunk All of unna old farts just need to go retire from politics and stop controlling other people’s lives like hypocrites I’m medically prescribed ganja and have a degree so as a highly productive employee you can’t do shxt to me about consumption at home but you need to spell it correctly: Legalise we were discovering the medical benefits of ganja before you were born were utilising the scientific method to perform repeatable experiments upon the purity and safety in the human physiology Spoiler: Ganja is safe and even vastly beneficial to the human physiology It is safer to ingest the oils than to smoke it Someone didn’t tell them there’s already weed on the island?? legalise and quash the criminal records for simple possession too many kids and young adults with criminal records preventing them from going overseas for an education you are still 13 times more likely to crash if you are texting and driving like half the drivers on the roads If people do not want criminal records they should refrain from committing crimes Consumption and simple possession should not be a crime And you knew that before you consumed or possessed That would make you a criminal and subject to having a criminal record Using your phone while driving is also a crime but everyone does it and the police don’t care enforce some laws don’t enforce others I am not arguing that banning texting while driving should be legal “ because it is so common “ it is so common because a very sensible law is not being routinely and effectively enforced The Police and their haphazard selective enforcement are the problem THC from weed was also present in 80% of DUI blood tests from fatalities reviewed by NHTSA It’s s contributing factor in many road fatalities There is no permissible amount of high driving in the Cayman Islands you do know it stays in your system for many days including drug testing motorists that present cause Your level of declarative assertation requires a credible citation You can’t just cite a made-up statistic and expect everyone to just parrot your view You have already screwed your own cerebral cortex You have no right to screw with the integrity of other people’s skulls "a4f2e4a05448ae77e8d73dbbf4d08a34" );document.getElementById("f6c5908192").setAttribute( "id" Among 13 children in a struggling Ivory Coast family it would have been understandable if Vincent Oria went into business long before becoming chairman of NJIT's Department of Computer Science he followed his schoolteacher father into the world of academics concentrating on physics as he loved the applied mathematics of science But there wasn't much opportunity for physicists in the West African nation of beaches and rainforests A mentor suggested that he switch to computing as a pragmatic career alternative He was awarded a scholarship to study in France and agreed to go after extensive persuasion from his school head Now, 30 years removed from doctoral studies at Télécom Paris, Oria's concentration is shifting again, this time temporarily away from his intellectual pursuit of database and multimedia systems and into the department leadership, with an extra focus on how to recruit Black students and faculty he thinks of people who doubted his ability there was his desire to be known as a good researcher He can partially identify with American Black students though it happened only after leaving his home country "I didn't go through the same issues that they went through and I cannot say that I would be where I am currently if I grew up here I was given some opportunities and I was lucky to have had a scholarship my entire time," he explained Oria has peers who were less fortunate and he knows how intelligent hardworking students can easily be written off for circumstances beyond their control such as not having the same educational resources as students from middle-class or wealthy locations "When we discuss about increasing the Black [student] population Is it because we don't have too many applicants too often they hear that they don't have the right background to get admitted Oria certainly wishes he could hire other Black professors "Even when I go to conferences I don't see that many [Black professors] and others … because you have a critical mass We don't have a similar mass for the Black population now accounting for 10% of the undergraduate population Oria and NJIT President Teik C. Lim both want to do more. "The funding for these important initiatives will open more doors for more people, and will yield a better and more diverse workforce. Talent is everywhere, but opportunities are not — we are fixing that,” Lim said recently Either you get it at home or through a teacher Everybody has stories where they were inspired by a teacher," Oria said "I remember going overseas for a conference You have some minority Blacks there [but] when they saw me they asked what am I doing here I think having Black faculty is a way to be role models for our students." "We need diversity and we are in Newark where we have a lot of Blacks but not on the faculty level or among the students and that is a problem," he continued Make everyone feel comfortable regardless." Even among trending technologies such as artificial intelligence He gave the example of how AI software might advise that a neighborhood is good or bad Oria is currently reading two books — "Weapons of Math Destruction" and "Great Philosophical Objections to Artificial Intelligence" "Computer science is evolving," but computers have no instincts and they can't yet improvise can change for the better — "Human beings are nothing but good learning machines." Three NJIT Students Win Gilman Scholarships to Study Internationally NJIT Computing Researchers Fix Critical Mistakes in Medical Mobile Apps candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general election has expressed concerns over the party’s chances in future elections stating that internal divisions could hinder its success in 2027 Oria criticized the party’s leadership for failing to foster inclusivity and unity makes it difficult for indigenous people from other regions to accept it,” he said particularly the controversy surrounding the party’s governorship candidate for the 2024 Ondo State election The LP was embroiled in a legal battle over the nomination of Mr the leadership of our party is selfish,” Oria stated “They need to bridge divides and engage all ethnic groups rather than being perceived as a party for a particular tribe.” He also criticised the appointment of a state chairman who could not speak the local language arguing that such a move alienates the party from the indigenous population “We must make our political party friendly and accommodating to all regions of the country,” he said “There is no leadership without the people.” Oria warned that unless the LP urgently restructures and adopts a more inclusive approach it will struggle to secure victory in the 2027 elections Emergency rule: Tinubu acted in good faith – APC cheiftain Group calls for removal of Edo Assembly Speaker over APC’s majority status cites irregularities in Anambra guber primary Australia: Labour Party plans visa fees hike for international students Gunmen abduct Labour Party chieftain in Edo Labour Party disowns Baba-Ahmed’s statement on Tinubu Otti sidelining Labour Party members in appointments – Abure’s faction allege Rivers Assembly: Court dismisses Labour Party’s suit against Amaewhule Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application  Hugo was born in Güines Cuba on May 2 to Alberto Marrero and Blanca Zilia (Hera) Marrero  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Oria Quesada Marrero; children Maria Caridad Darden and husband Robin; five grandchildren: Alexander and wife Lauren and Christian and Michael Marrero; and two great-grandchildren Grace and Julian Darden.   He is also survived by his sister Blanca Rufina Marrero (Vargas) and brother-in-law Jose “Pepe” Corzo.   He was preceded in death by his parents and by brother-in-law Eddy Vargas proudly graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1960.  He returned to Cuba to work as an engineer but soon realized that the communist revolution would force a very difficult choice; he and wife Oria would have to escape from Cuba he and Oria boldly perfected their escape and began a new life ultimately settling in Baton Rouge.  In subsequent years Hugo was able to orchestrate the bringing of his parents and sister-in-law along with their families to Baton Rouge  Cuba had come to Baton Rouge in a big way which eventually became Marrero Couvillon & Associates still in business over 50 years later.  In 2015 he was recognized by the Louisiana Engineering Society for his distinguished service to the engineering profession Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Friday, June 9, 2023, at St. George Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association ACT.ALZ.ORG Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (CNS): Work has begun on developing a new parking facility at Owen Roberts International Airport which will create 300 more spaces east of the terminal The Cayman Islands Airport Authority said the facility will offer a modern parking management system and enhanced lighting to ensure safety and convenience for all customers as the current facilities have reached capacity Given the challenge of efficiently accommodating the growing number of passengers the new parking area will alleviate congestion and provide convenient access while improving the overall efficiency of airport parking It will also accommodate the vehicles used by airport workers ground handling service providers and other airport partners The cost of the project has not been revealed amid the ever-growing tab for the redevelopment of Grand Cayman’s airport CIAA Board Chair Johann Moxam said that developing a new long-term parking facility at Owen Roberts International Airport was a “vital enhancement” to Cayman’s primary gateway “As travel to and from the Cayman Islands continues to grow ensuring that our infrastructure can accommodate that growth is crucial,” Moxam stated “This project not only reflects our commitment to improving the travel experience for residents but also demonstrates our dedication to continuously improving our airports.” Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan said it was a significant step forward in the commitment to enhancing the travel experience for passengers “Our local Caymanian customers will no longer have to worry about parking availability during our peak periods The additional parking facility will greatly improve convenience and accessibility ensuring that our airport continues to provide the highest standard of service,” he added Tags: , , , Category: development, Local News, Travel Trackback URL | Comments RSS Feed Why not ask DART to build a decent parking garage like the ones at Camana Bay Clearing more land to pave another parking lot that will likely not be covered and/or maintained like the present one is a complete waste of money Why not try to purchase land behind the current long term lot and build a multi story garage with an overhead walkway to the second floor of the airport and then put in an escalator and stairs down to the first floor..Solve two problems at once… Right now the current airport is not fit for purpose if its raining Neither parking lot is covered and both flood in areas when it rains You can’t even drive up to the terminal to drop someone off because there are no covered entry ways to the terminal let’s do it right the first time instead of pissing away more money into an already mal-designed airport Kenneth needs to take that $1.2M that he is wasting on a referendum that no one wants and Julie needs to take that $50M for her monument in the Brac plus the $12M she has to build the tenement yard for the Jamaicans she is bringing over to build and use it towards getting a proper parking garage built Julie has already screwed up Education and Kenneth is on his way to destroying Tourism We should never let either one of them near political office ever again why not just build a parking garage dunces… the things people will do for a bit of power Anyone else noticed the first “facility” the CIG have placed at the additional plane spot they have made That’s right folks the first thing passengers see when they disembark in Cayman is a bright blue PortaLoo and how much did we pay for the airport enhancements “ It will also accommodate the vehicles used by airport workers ground handling service providers and other airport partners.” Who will give up their private car park nearest the terminal Evidence we should get rid of cruiseships completely Are you willing to increase the cost of this project by multiple millions of dollars???? Put our sunshades back on the roofline of the airport Didn’t the architectural renderings envisage some kind of green glass or material that resembled turtles But for the grossly exceeded budget all we got was some white tarps Delete the needlessly bizarre manned gatekeeper Then you would have to run a shuttle back and forth………. “Are you picking up or dropping off?” Why are the natives so utterly terrified of anything more than a single story? It it isn’t low density residential it’s low density parking if not that it’s low density customer service at CIG and so on If you live in Bodden Town unless you travel for more than 20 days . its always cheaper to park at the airport … $70 one way with only one suitcase via taxi … not to mention if you are getting the early morning flight to Miami … So will they fix the pot holes and remove the derelict vehicles from the this new field or will it be managed on the same basis as the existing field maybe get the existing parking ticketing machine working properly first….?????? To be fair it only hasn’t worked for 20 years We’ve asked for that airport public bus service for many years Despite clear public interest and benefit it will likely never happen CIG protects and enforces the taxi carter’s exclusive rights to passengers at that location 10:30 Come on don’t you the airports authority is not part of our world class civil service The word authority should give you a hint that staff of the authority are public servants governed by a private sector board This is precisely why I park at the airport even for two weeks at a time when I travel Much rather pay $100 for the time than $50 for a 12 minute ride home The Cayman electorate continually shows why the country is a mess ‘The cost of the project has not been revealed amid the ever-growing tab for the redevelopment of Grand Cayman’s airport.’ Should have went with the Canadian Airport proposal 10 years ago This airport is a continual drain on Caymanian Government finances Nobody knows the true costs except a small group I shed a tear every time I visit the Bermuda Airport We are so Third World the way we do some things here not the half a BILLION dollars in salaries to keep the local voting bloc employed I get quite upset when I have to go there too But a fantastic fit for purpose first class airport Bet you never get upset going through the Bermuda Airport “continual drain on Caymanian Government finances” Can anyone in the Cayman Islands actually name a project our (any) Cayman Govt has ever brought to fruition that wasn’t a continual drain on finances from the day they broke ground on it “We are so Third World the way we do some things here.” are insane doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results 75% of a single story sounds about right in Cayman They could connect it to the terminal also so people (think especially a single parent with children and the elderly or injured/disabled) would get drenched or sweating in the sun Similar to the Dart car park at Camana Bay Why does CIG and so many others have such an aversion to vertical building good to see that it will accommodate airport workers although we’ll see whether that happens Totally ridiculous that the closest parking has been reserved for airport workers past several years A lot of this would be unnecessary if we had an Uber or similar since I’d rather pay for that than give money to a hyperinflated taxi fee Fix public transportation and the taxi cartels and just watch how some problems ease off they’re definitely gonna mess this up They have probably enlisted the same designers as Foster’s Airport car park So it will be a really long walk in the pissing rain whether you are “a local Caymanian” or not Take an umbrella if you are worried about the paltry 4″ of rain we get each month Or you’ll be able to ride the Jon Jon donkey cart shuttle to the terminal Meanwhile lots of Airport staff continue to park illegally on the empty lot next to Andy’s rent a car Just try and find parking 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Instruo Seashell: Semi-Modular Desktop Synth with Total Recall but that’s way too expensive (and I usually defend smaller manufacturers’ prices) Polyend Synth Update 1.3 Brings Crazy Sample-Based Engine, More 05 May · How does this even matter when they will abandon this as well and simply move to the next half baked “project” product That is what they have done with every release You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Facebook You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Instagram You are currently viewing a placeholder content from X Brodutch family kids reunite with dog after returning from captivity | Photo: Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel A particularly touching meeting took place last on Monday at the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel when Oria who were released from captivity in Gaza after 50 days Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The family members knew that there is nothing that would bring them more joy than meeting their beloved dog and they made sure to bring him to the hospital room Video: Credit: Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel He engaged in a public and media struggle to save his wife and children who were kidnapped along with the 4-year-old girl Avigail Idan who hid with them in the safe room after her parents were murdered Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram he noticed Avigail covered in her father's blood He brought her into the safe room to be with his wife Hagar and three children Ofry while he went outside to help other residents and Avigail were ultimately kidnapped to Gaza and returned on Sunday Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories the product was described as a "food chopper." 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Analysis  Archaeology Blogpost Business & Finance Culture Exclusive Explainer Environment Features Health In Brief Jewish World Judea and Samaria Lifestyle Cyber & Internet Sports Diplomacy  Iran & The Gulf Gaza Strip Politics Shopping Terms of use Privacy Policy Submissions Contact Us The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30 Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better more balanced and more accurate journalism [contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”] a Spanish real estate developer with more than 100 years of history the Manchester-based specialist in urban regeneration have signed a joint venture to develop a flex-living building at Oria Innovation Campus next to the former Clesa factory in Madrid It is a 22,000 sq m building that will have 519 rooms with a plethora of resident amenities and services at which time Vita Group will become the sole owner and operator of the building the alternative asset manager specialising in real estate investment solutions is providing a €73m construction loan to Vita Group and Metrovacesa SA for the development of the flexible living tower The deal marks Cain’s seventh financing transaction with Vita Group supporting the delivery of more than 5,000 beds across the UK and Europe The agreement marks Vita’s first venture into Flex-Living utilising its experience as a vertically integrated developer and operator of Co-Living PBSA and BTR brands to develop a best-in-class Flex-Living product which responds to Madrid’s fast-paced rental market The project is the second Vita Group and Metrovacesa are jointly developing both within the scope of the Oria Innovation Campus at the end of 2023 and will be completed in 2026 The 20,100 sq m residence will have a total of 588 studio apartments offering ‘the world’s best student living experience’ with outstanding amenities such as a state-of-the-art gym Oria Innovation Campus is the largest project in its tertiary business segment and an example of the long term value creation of its land portfolio With a total of 89,000 sq m of mixed-use land spread over four buildings the Oria Project will represent a total investment of more than €300m for the city of Madrid the complex will have a further two buildings with a further 46,000 sq m for tertiary use for which Metrovacesa continues to explore alternatives with potential investors or tenants Oria Innovation Campus aims to be a benchmark space in terms of energy efficiency and urban regeneration of an area that had been in disuse for years Fifty per cent of the common areas of the complex will be dedicated to green areas It will also have a high number of parking spaces within the master plan with an area dedicated to car sharing and electric vehicle charging said: “At Metrovacesa we are committed to creating innovative projects that bring long term value to cities Oria Innovation Campus is an emblematic project that contributes to urban regeneration and dynamism in the city of Madrid and this agreement between Metrovacesa and Vita Group is an important milestone to ensure the success of the project.” said: “The Oria Innovation Campus is one of the most exciting large scale urban regeneration projects taking place in Europe and provides Vita with an opportunity to take its best-in-class living products and tailor them to this fast-paced “We’re confident that with Madrid’s growing economy vibrant tourism and reputation for some of the world’s best higher education institutions that our new flex-living product will respond incredibly well to the residential needs of the city and with Metrovacesa and Cain we have the right partners on board to help deliver it.”  education and manufacturing have created favourable long term fundamentals for its living sector “Having partnered with the Vita team on multiple PBSA projects we are confident that their strong track record and high quality offering will appeal in one of Europe’s leading cities We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership.”