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Kryzysy okołoporodowe — ADHD, depresja i ciąża | Katarzyna Skorupska

Sznurowadła myśli

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 71:07


Kobiety z ADHD mają znacznie większe ryzyko rozwinięcia zaburzeń okołoporodowych. A aż 10% mężczyzn cierpi z powodu depresji poporodowej. Zastanówmy się nad tym, jak ich wesprzeć? I czego od nas potrzebują?Zapraszam do rozmowy z fenomenalną Katarzyną Skorupską, psycholożką okołoporodową, psychoterapeutką integracyjną i interwentką kryzysową, współprowadzącą Szkołę Psychologicznej Pomocy Okołoporodowej w Laboratorium Psychoedukacji. W odcinku poruszamy kwestie strat i kryzysów okołoporodowych, macierzyństwa, ciąży i dobrostanu ojców. To ogromna przyjemność, gościć specjalistkę o tak ogromnym zaangażowaniu i misji, aby wspierać rodziców. Koniecznie prześlijcie naszą rozmowę dalej, niech się niesie!Strona Kasi: https://www.katarzynaskorupska.pl/ __Spis treści:00:00:00 Wstęp00:01:44 Przywitanie Kasi00:02:50 Co sprawia, że kobieta wchodzi w macierzyństwo i rolę matki w sposób satysfakcjonujący?00:03:54 Wsparcie partnera/partnerki jest najważniejszym czynnikiem korelującym z dobrostanem matki00:06:31 Skąd do mnie przychodzi pomysł na dziecko, kogo się spodziewam i co ma mi dać?00:09:30 Mówienie, że ciąża to nie choroba, wiele odbiera – zmiana dla kobiety dzieje się już od pierwszego trymestru00:14:00 Kiedy zostajesz rodzicem, jesteś w tym doświadczeniu często osamotniony i odizolowany od przyjaciół00:16:29 Na czym polegają kryzysy okołoporodowe? Co jest najczęstsze?00:18:25 Osoby chorujące onkologicznie czasami są uśmiercane za życia. I tak samo jest z osobami w kryzysie okołoporodowym00:23:12 Kryzysy torują drogę do tego, co trudne i co wymaga psychoterapii00:26:27 Pojawienie się dziecka pozwala odnaleźć coś ważnego na własny temat00:28:26 Neuroatypowość – w przypadku kobiet w spektrum ADHD ryzyko rozwinięcia depresji okołoporodowej jest 6-krotnie większe00:31:01 Każda osoba, która podejrzewa u siebie ADHD lub spektrum autyzmu i myśli o dziecku, powinna mieć na siebie jeszcze większą uważność00:34:27 Osoby z traumą relacyjną mogą słyszeć w płaczu swojego dziecka komunikat: „Jestem złą mamą”00:37:33 Wizyty domowe u rodziców00:46:20 Matki z depresją najpierw atakują siebie00:48:11 Czym dla ojców jest doświadczenie kryzysu okołoporodowego?00:48:55 Ojcowie często mają poczucie, że skoro ich partnerka poroniła, muszą być silni00:51:06 Mamy więcej przykładów zaangażowanych w opiekę kobiet, niż zaangażowanych emocjonalnie ojców00:54:04 U zaabsorbowanych opieką nad dzieckiem i ciążą opiekunów dzieją się analogiczne zmiany w mózgu, co u kobiet rodzących00:54:33 10% ojców cierpi z powodu depresji poporodowej00:59:31 Zazdrość starszych kobiet wobec młodszych01:04:29 Słowa wsparcia dla matek01:09:49 Zakończenie__Badania:Elliott, J. K., Buchanan, K., & Bayes, S. (2024). The neurodivergent perinatal experience — A systematic literature review on autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Women and Birth, 37(6), 101825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101825Kittel-Schneider, S., Quednow, B. B., Leutritz, A. L., McNeill, R. V., & Reif, A. (2021). Parental ADHD in pregnancy and the postpartum period – A systematic review. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 124, 63–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.01.002Pohl, A. L., Crockford, S. K., Blakemore, M., Allison, C., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2020). A comparative study of autistic and non-autistic women's experience of motherhood. Molecular autism, 11(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13229-019-0304-2Wang, D., Li, Y. L., Qiu, D., & Xiao, S. Y. (2021). Factors Influencing Paternal Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of affective disorders, 293, 51–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.05.088__WSPÓŁPRACA paula@agencjaslucham.plINSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sznurowadla.mysli/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PATRONITE  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patronite.pl/sznurowadla-mysli REALIZACJA DŹWIĘKUPiotr Szonert / El Studio de Esperanto

EZ News
EZ News 04/30/25

EZ News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:53


Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 17-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,215on turnover of 4.1-billion N-T. The market moved higher on Tuesday, extending momentum from a session earlier as a technical rebound continued. Buying focused on non-tech stocks, while the electronics sector saw its gains capped after reports that Huawei Technologies is ready to test its newest artificial intelligence chip to rival Nvidia. Narwhal faces sea trial testing delay Navy Chief of Staff Qiu Chun-rong has admitted the first domestically built submarine prototype willl likely miss the date that sea trials were scheduled to begin. The Ministry of National Defense's timeline for the Narwhal to carry out sea trials was supposed to begin in April month and be completed by late September. However, Qiu says the Navy is currently still working on improvements and focusing on reaching the "technology readiness level" required for the vessel (船隻) to carry out sea trials. That statement followed reports of potential testing delays due to voltage surges from a land-based power supply used in testing causing some components in the submarine to fail. CDC warning of rise in COVID cases The Centers for Disease Control is warning in a rise in the number of COVID infections. According to the C-D-C, infections have now risen for three consecutive (連續的) weeks and are likely to peak between May and June. Figures show the number of people visiting hospitals with COVID symptoms increased by 19-per cent last week from the previous (前) week. While 21 cases of severe COVID and seven deaths have been confirmed over the past seven days. C-D-C Deputy Director-General Philip Luo is advising people to get vaccinated and more than 3-million doses of government-funded COVID vaccines are currently available. Canada PM Warning on Trump Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has just won re-election to officially replace former leader Justin Trudeau has warned that the US president is trying to break Canada. Kate Fisher reports from Washington EU Urges Serbia Reforms The European Union's enlargement commissioner has urged Serbia's new government to push forward democratic reforms (改革,改進) needed for membership in the bloc, saying that the Balkan nation's protesting citizens have been seeking similar changes. Marta Kos says the EU wants to embrace Serbia and other candidate countries in the Western Balkans. But she said Serbia must first reform the judiciary in order to fight corruption, ensure freedom of the press and free and fair elections. Marta Kos spoke after meeting Serbia's new prime minister who has taken over the government earlier this month facing monthslong anti-corruption demonstrations triggered by a train station concrete canopy collapse that killed 16 people in November. Many in Serbia blamed the crash in the northern city of Novi Sad on alleged rampant (猖獗) corruption in the government's infrastructure deals with China, staging almost daily street protests demanding justice for the victims. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. ----以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供---- ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

China Daily Podcast
英语新闻丨A股在贸易摩擦中趋稳

China Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:08


With rising strategic importance in terms of improving expectations and boosting confidence, China's capital market now provides opportunities for both Chinese and foreign investors as global economic growth stagnates due to Sino-US trade frictions, experts said.专家表示,在中美贸易摩擦导致全球经济增长停滞的背景下,中国资本市场在改善预期、提振信心方面的战略意义日益凸显,为中外投资者提供了投资机会。Their comments followed messages delivered during a State Council executive meeting on Friday, which included making continuous efforts to stabilize the stock market and advance the sound and stable development of the property sector. Once related measures are introduced, they should affect targeted companies and individuals directly. The implementation efficiency of the measures should be improved and their effect ensured, according to the meeting.此前,国务院常务会议于上周五发布消息,强调要持续稳定股市,促进房地产市场健康稳定发展。会议指出,相关措施一旦出台,要直接惠及相关企业和个人。会议强调,要提高措施的执行效率,确保其效果。The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.45 percent on Monday while the Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.27 percent. The tech-heavy ChiNext in Shenzhen jumped 1.59 percent.周一,上证综指上涨0.45%,深证成指上涨1.27%,以科技股为主的深圳创业板上涨1.59%。The A-share market is crucial for lifting market confidence during trade tensions. Investors should be confident in China's dedication to safeguarding the stability of its capital markets, said Qiu Xiang, chief A-share market strategist at CITIC Securities.中信证券首席A股策略师裘翔表示,A股市场对于在贸易摩擦期间提振市场信心至关重要。投资者应该对中国维护资本市场稳定的决心充满信心。Economic resilience is crucial during the ongoing stalemate. China has more choices and room for more policies, helping it to last longer during the tensions. But the huge amount of government debt that will mature or need refinancing before July will serve as the first turning point for US tariff policies, said Qiu.在持续的僵局中,经济韧性至关重要。中国拥有更多选择和政策空间,有助于其在紧张局势中维持更长时间。但裘翔表示,7月前即将到期或需要再融资的巨额国债将成为美国关税政策的第一个转折点。Against such a backdrop, self-reliant technology companies, sectors benefiting from Europe's increasing capital expenditure, consumer staple providers and companies generating stable dividends are worth looking at in the A-share market, he added.在这样的背景下,他建议A股市场关注自主科技企业、受益于欧洲资本支出增加的行业、消费必需品提供商,以及能够提供稳定分红的公司。Market turmoil and volatility continued in overseas markets last week, indicating continued external pressure. But the Chinese market is stable, thanks to its recovering economic fundamentals and quick responses to recent uncertainties, said Zhang Qiyao, chief strategy analyst at Industrial Securities.上周,海外市场动荡和波动持续,表明外部压力仍在。但中国市场保持稳定,得益于经济基本面持续恢复,以及对近期不确定性作出的迅速反应,兴业证券首席策略分析师张启尧指出。Meanwhile, China's dual circulation development pattern and the country's strategic focus will help to anchor market stability, said Zhang.同时,张启尧表示,中国的双循环发展格局和国家战略重点将有助于巩固市场稳定。Experts from Huaxi Securities wrote in a recent report that the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong stock markets may serve as havens for foreign investors, while other markets are undergoing more drastic fluctuations in the short term and global economic growth faces more uncertainties.华西证券专家在近期报告中指出,在其他市场短期内出现更剧烈波动、全球经济增长面临更多不确定性的背景下,中国内地和香港股市或将成为海外投资者的避风港。The Chinese government has been dedicated to advancing supply side reform and deeper restructuring. Combined with its continued efforts in expanding domestic demand, Chinese firms are provided with a better environment, which means new investment opportunities, Huaxi said.华西证券表示,中国政府致力于推进供给侧结构性改革,深化结构调整,加之持续扩大内需,为中国企业提供了更有利的环境,意味着新的投资机会。In addition, Chinese equity assets now enjoy more valuation advantages compared to their foreign peers. The former's investment value over the mid to long term is especially noticeable. The market should not underestimate policymakers' resolution to stabilize market performance and investor expectations, they added.此外,与境外同类资产相比,中国股票资产目前享有更大的估值优势,其中长期投资价值尤为突出。他们补充道,市场不应低估政策制定者稳定市场表现和投资者预期的决心。During a forum on Sunday, Liu Yuhui, a council member of the China Chief Economist Forum, said that now is a good time to invest in the A-share market, as it is projected to enjoy longer-term prosperity. Investors are especially advised to look for opportunities in core China assets, whose investment value has been manifested during the China-US trade frictions, he said.在周日举行的论坛上,中国首席经济学家论坛理事刘煜辉表示,目前是投资A股市场的好时机,预计A股将迎来长期繁荣。他建议投资者重点关注“核心中国资产”,在中美贸易摩擦中其投资价值已显现。Fu Si, China portfolio strategist at Goldman Sachs, said that global actively managed funds and overseas hedge funds have increased their exposure to A shares since the beginning of the year, mainly driven by the rapid development of Chinese artificial intelligence technology. But their current exposure is still lower than historic levels, while selling room is limited. Therefore, global capital will flow back to the A-share market in the mid to long term, Fu said.高盛中国股票策略分析师付思表示,自年初以来,全球主动管理型基金和海外对冲基金已增加了对A股的配置,主要受到中国人工智能技术快速发展的推动。但目前其配置仍低于历史水平,进一步减仓的空间有限,因此预计全球资本将在中长期回流A股市场。As of the end of March, qualified foreign institutional investors have increased their holdings in A shares—both in terms of volume and market value—on a quarterly basis, according to market tracker Wind Info. QFII held at least 500 million yuan ($68.6 million) worth of shares in Zijin Mining, Centre Testing International Group and China XD Group each, with the latter—a transmission and distribution equipment maker—seeing the most rapid increase of QFII holdings in the past three months.据万得资讯的数据,截至3月底,合格境外机构投资者(QFII)在A股的持股数量和市值均环比上升。QFII在紫金矿业、华测检测和中国西电等公司的持股市值均超过5亿元人民币(约合6860万美元)。其中,作为输配电设备制造商的中国西电,是近三个月QFII持仓增长最快的企业。resilience/rɪˈzɪliəns/n.韧性;应变能力volatility/ˌvɒləˈtɪləti/n.波动性;不稳定性implementation/ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/n.执行turmoil/ˈtɜːmɔɪl/n.混乱;骚动

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese
Capturing Inspiration: A Journey Through Zhangjiajie's Majesty

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 14:52


Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Inspiration: A Journey Through Zhangjiajie's Majesty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光透过张家界国家森林公园的树叶,洒在地面的每一个角落。En: Sunlight filtered through the leaves in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, illuminating every corner of the ground.Zh: 春天的公园,美丽无比。En: Springtime in the park is incredibly beautiful.Zh: 山峰高耸入云,白色的薄雾绕在山腰,像一层神秘的面纱。En: The peaks tower into the clouds, while a thin white mist wraps around the mountainside like a mysterious veil.Zh: 两旁的野花,与绿树相得益彰,空气中弥漫着大自然的清香。En: The wildflowers on both sides complement the green trees, and the air is filled with the fresh scent of nature.Zh: 今天,连、明和秋决定来这里徒步旅行。En: Today, Lian, Ming, and Qiu decided to go hiking here.Zh: 连是一个充满冒险精神的女子,喜欢拍摄自然风光。En: Lian is a woman full of adventurous spirit, who loves photographing natural scenery.Zh: 然而,最近工作压力让她倍感疲惫。En: However, she recently felt exhausted due to work pressure.Zh: 明是连的好朋友,总是提醒大家注意安全。En: Ming is a good friend of Lian, always reminding everyone to stay safe.Zh: 秋是连的表弟,喜欢刺激,总希望能找到新的乐趣。En: Qiu is Lian's cousin, who loves thrills and is always looking for new fun.Zh: 连这次有一个目标,她想拍摄出完美的山峰照片,以此重拾对工作的热情。En: Lian has a goal this time; she wants to take the perfect photograph of the peaks to rekindle her passion for work.Zh: 然而,山路上的“关闭”标志让他们的计划受到了阻碍。En: However, the "closed" sign on the mountain path presented an obstacle to their plan.Zh: “怎么办?”连有些失落地问。En: "What should we do?" Lian asked, somewhat disappointed.Zh: “我们可以试试另外一条小道,虽然难走,但或许能够到达山顶。”秋兴奋地提议。En: "We can try another trail. It's harder to walk, but it might lead to the summit," Qiu suggested excitedly.Zh: “可是,要注意安全,不能勉强走不安全的路。”明提醒道。En: "But we have to be cautious and not force ourselves onto unsafe paths," Ming reminded them.Zh: 连站在交叉路口,思索良久。En: Lian stood at the crossroads, pondering for a long time.Zh: 她知道,这可能是一个找到灵感的机会。En: She knew this might be an opportunity to find inspiration.Zh: 最后,她决定冒险。En: Finally, she decided to take the risk.Zh: 山路崎岖陡峭,但风景越来越美。En: The mountain path was rugged and steep, but the scenery became more beautiful.Zh: 阳光下,山谷中一片金黄。En: Under the sunlight, the valley was a sea of gold.Zh: 连的心情渐渐变得轻松。En: Lian's mood gradually lightened.Zh: 就在这时,她找到了一个绝佳的拍摄点,那是她梦寐以求的场景。En: Just then, she found an excellent shooting spot, the scene she had dreamed of.Zh: “连,快看!这景致真美!”明喊道,兴奋不已。En: "Lian, look! This view is incredible!" Ming shouted, overjoyed.Zh: 连小心翼翼地站稳,拿起相机。En: Lian carefully steadied herself and picked up her camera.Zh: “就是这里。”她喃喃自语。En: "This is it," she murmured.Zh: 快门声响起,连捕捉到了她想要的画面。En: The shutter clicked, capturing the image she desired.Zh: 当夕阳的余晖洒满整个山谷,连低头查看相机的照片。En: As the twilight spread across the valley, Lian looked down to review the camera's photos.Zh: 她终于捕捉到了那幅心目中的画面。En: She had finally captured the scene in her mind.Zh: 她回过头,看着着两个好友,微笑着说:“谢谢你们,我找回了一些久违的感动。”En: She turned back to her two friends and, with a smile, said, "Thank you, I've rediscovered some long-lost feelings."Zh: 他们在山顶一起欣赏着日落,连的心中充满了对自然的感激。En: They admired the sunset together at the mountain top, and Lian's heart was filled with gratitude for nature.Zh: 她意识到,工作固然重要,但身边的美好同样值得珍惜。En: She realized that while work is important, the beauty around her is also worth cherishing.Zh: 这个春天的徒步旅行,让连更加珍视每一次的旅程,也学会了暂时放下手中的事情,去感受生活的美好。En: This spring hiking trip made Lian cherish each journey even more and taught her to pause and appreciate the beauty of life.Zh: 通过这次冒险,她不仅重新找到了工作热情,也意识到了朋友和自然的珍贵。En: Through this adventure, she not only rediscovered her enthusiasm for work but also came to value the preciousness of friends and nature.Zh: 随着山间的风,连轻声对自己说:“珍惜每一刻,这才是生活。”En: With the wind between the mountains, Lian softly said to herself, "Cherish every moment, for this is life." Vocabulary Words:filtered: 透过illuminating: 洒在tower: 高耸mist: 薄雾veil: 面纱complement: 相得益彰adventurous: 冒险exhausted: 疲惫rekindle: 重拾obstacle: 阻碍disappointed: 失落trail: 小道cautious: 谨慎pondering: 思索opportunity: 机会rugged: 崎岖steep: 陡峭valley: 山谷steadied: 站稳murmured: 喃喃自语twilight: 余晖gratitude: 感激cherishing: 珍惜adventure: 冒险enthusiasm: 热情preciousness: 珍贵wind: 风long-lost: 久违inspiration: 灵感scenery: 风光

Docs Who Lift
Future of medicine - Direct Care

Docs Who Lift

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 23:15


Drs. Karl and Spencer talk to Dr. Kenneth Qiu all about direct medical care - the future of medicine.Learn about how bypassing insurance and creating a relationship directly with a doctor can improve your health and save money in the long run.Follow Dr. Qiu on Linked inSee Dr. Spencer's direct care model with Vineyard

Talking about Platforms
Crypto Economics and Open Source Platforms with Mariia Petryk

Talking about Platforms

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 48:41


Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:30:00 +0000 https://tap.podigee.io/50-mariia-petryk 2d276b1508e6095001e0330fc436a8b2 Decentralization, Tokenization, and the Evolution of Digital Incentives Guest: Maria Petryk Bio: Maria Petryk is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management at George Mason University. Her research interests include information systems, finance management, organization science, and the economics of blockchain. She focuses particularly on decentralized platforms and open-source software. Summary: In this episode of Talking About Platforms, Maria discusses the platform business model as one that creates infrastructural opportunities for other agents, companies, individuals, and users to create new value. The platform operator provides the infrastructure and foundational tools for other economic agents to create derivative value and the economy around the platform. Key discussion points include: • Decentralized platforms and blockchain: Maria shares her journey into researching blockchain technology around 2017, initially learning about it from the Bitcoin perspective and then finding a community on campus discussing this technology. She notes the ethos behind it as a movement against centralization, particularly in financial transactional systems, aligning with open-source software concepts. • Research gaps and the evolution of blockchain applications: Early research focused on understanding what blockchain is and what changes it brings to existing business models. The evolution of applications, from Bitcoin to various cryptocurrencies, has been crucial in understanding blockchain's impact. • Traditional firms and blockchain: Some companies use blockchain technology to make processes more efficient, such as stablecoin companies utilizing blockchain for cheaper and more efficient payment rails. Others, like Starbucks and Nike, experiment with Web3 artifacts for community engagement and loyalty enhancement. • Open-source community and value capture: Maria discusses capturing the value of open source in the cryptocurrency space, given that a majority of cryptocurrencies have open-source code on GitHub. • Centralization in decentralized sectors: The discussion touches on the tendency toward centralization in the blockchain space, with larger entities dominating through grant programs. • Tokenization and incentivization: Blockchain introduces the concept of token organizations, digitizing transactions and exchanges, and using tokens as a payment for contributions, potentially shifting the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. • Algorithmic governance and immutability: The immutability of code in blockchain systems can be a dilemma when the system scales and new market mechanisms require changes. Flexibility is needed, and sometimes centralized entities are required to make decisions. Publications & Projects Mentioned: • von Hippel, E. (2002). Open source software projects as user innovation networks. MIT Sloan School of Management • Petryk, M., Qiu, L., & Pathak, P. (2023). The Impact of Open-Source Community on Cryptocurrency Market Price: An Empirical Investigation. Journal of Management Information Systems, 40(4), 1237-1270. • Nimalendran, M., Pathak, P., Petryk, M., & Qiu, L. (2024). Informational efficiency of cryptocurrency markets. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, 1-30. Links: • Mariia's website: https://www.mariiapetryk.com/home full Decentralization, Tokenization, and the Evolution of Digital Incentives no crypto economics,decentralised platforms,digital platforms Daniel Trabucchi, Tommaso Buganza and Philip Meier

El Arte y Ciencia Del Fitness
Podcast #251 – Lo Último en Salud y Fitness – Edición Febrero 2025

El Arte y Ciencia Del Fitness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 21:28


En lo último en salud y fitness edición de febrero 2025, damos un paseo por las últimas tendencias, investigaciones y noticias en el mundo de la salud y el fitness. Hoy vamos a ver qué dice la ciencia sobre algunos temas que seguro te interesan: desde cómo la genética afecta tus resultados con la creatina, hasta si realmente funciona eso de poner las calorías en los menús de los restaurantes. También veremos si escuchar música mientras tomas café te hace entrenar mejor (spoiler: sí) y qué pasa con tu cuerpo cuando te tomas un descanso del gimnasio. Esta semana nos metemos de lleno con estudios que nos dan respuestas claras y consejos que puedes aplicar ya mismo. Atajos del Episodio 02:21 – ¿Tu genética define cuánto músculo ganas con creatina?1 06:28 – ¿Música y cafeína para rendir mejor? Un dúo explosivo en el entrenamiento2 10:00 – ¿Tomarte un descanso del gym arruina tus ganancias? La ciencia dice que no (tanto)3 12:32 – ¿Los menús con calorías te ayudan a comer menos? La ciencia dice… más o menos4 15:42 – ¿Comer en una ventana de 8 horas realmente mejora tu salud?5   Referencias: 1.      Varillas-Delgado, D. Association of genetic profile with muscle mass gain and muscle injury prevention in professional football players after creatine supplementation. Nutrients (2024). 2.      Qiu, B. et al. Effects of Caffeine Intake Combined with Self-Selected Music During Warm-Up on Anaerobic Performance: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study. Nutrients (2025). 3.      Halonen, E. J., Gabriel, I. & Kelahaara…, M. M. Does Taking a Break Matter—Adaptations in Muscle Strength and Size Between Continuous and Periodic Resistance Training. … Journal of Medicine … (2024). 4.      Clarke, N., Pechey, E., Shemilt, I. & Pilling…, M. Calorie (energy) labelling for changing selection and consumption of food or alcohol. Cochrane Database … (2025). 5.      Manoogian, E. N. C., Wilkinson, M. J. & O'Neal…, M. Time-restricted eating in adults with metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Annals of Internal … (2024).

Hemispherics
#74: Actualización en espasticidad V

Hemispherics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 60:01


En este episodio, resumimos varios artículos científicos sobre espasticidad, en cuanto a conceptualización, neurofisiología, evaluación y tratamiento. Es una forma de actualización anual sobre esta temática tan estudiada en neurociencia. Hablamos sobre nuevos estudios de neuroimagen sobre la espasticidad, consensos sobre evaluación y desarrollos emergentes de tratamientos médicos. Referencias del episodio: 1. Cho, M. J., Yeo, S. S., Lee, S. J., & Jang, S. H. (2023). Correlation between spasticity and corticospinal/corticoreticular tract status in stroke patients after early stage. Medicine, 102(17), e33604. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000033604 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37115067/). 2. Gal, O., Baude, M., Deltombe, T., Esquenazi, A., Gracies, J. M., Hoskovcova, M., Rodriguez-Blazquez, C., Rosales, R., Satkunam, L., Wissel, J., Mestre, T., Sánchez-Ferro, Á., Skorvanek, M., Tosin, M. H. S., Jech, R., & members of the MDS Clinical Outcome Assessments Scientific Evaluation Committee and MDS Spasticity Study group (2024). Clinical Outcome Assessments for Spasticity: Review, Critique, and Recommendations. Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 10.1002/mds.30062. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.30062 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39629752/). 3. Gracies J. M. (2005). Pathophysiology of spastic paresis. I: Paresis and soft tissue changes. Muscle & nerve, 31(5), 535–551. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.20284 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15714510/). 4. Gracies J. M. (2005). Pathophysiology of spastic paresis. II: Emergence of muscle overactivity. Muscle & nerve, 31(5), 552–571. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.20285 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15714511/). 5. Gracies, J. M., Alter, K. E., Biering-Sørensen, B., Dewald, J. P. A., Dressler, D., Esquenazi, A., Franco, J. H., Jech, R., Kaji, R., Jin, L., Lim, E. C. H., Raghavan, P., Rosales, R., Shalash, A. S., Simpson, D. M., Suputtitada, A., Vecchio, M., Wissel, J., & Spasticity Study Group of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society (2024). Spastic Paresis: A Treatable Movement Disorder. Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 10.1002/mds.30038. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.30038 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39548808/). 6. Guo, X., Wallace, R., Tan, Y., Oetomo, D., Klaic, M., & Crocher, V. (2022). Technology-assisted assessment of spasticity: a systematic review. Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 19(1), 138. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-022-01115-2 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36494721/). 7. He, J., Luo, A., Yu, J., Qian, C., Liu, D., Hou, M., & Ma, Y. (2023). Quantitative assessment of spasticity: a narrative review of novel approaches and technologies. Frontiers in neurology, 14, 1121323. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2023.1121323 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37475737/). 8. Levin, M. F., Piscitelli, D., & Khayat, J. (2024). Tonic stretch reflex threshold as a measure of disordered motor control and spasticity - A critical review. Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology, 165, 138–150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2024.06.019 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39029274/). 9. Li, S., Winston, P., & Mas, M. F. (2024). Spasticity Treatment Beyond Botulinum Toxins. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 35(2), 399–418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2023.06.009 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38514226/). 10. Qin, Y., Qiu, S., Liu, X., Xu, S., Wang, X., Guo, X., Tang, Y., & Li, H. (2022). Lesions causing post-stroke spasticity localize to a common brain network. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 14, 1011812. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2022.1011812 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36389077/). 11. Suputtitada, A., Chatromyen, S., Chen, C. P. C., & Simpson, D. M. (2024). Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Modified Scoping Review. Toxins, 16(2), 98. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins16020098 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38393176/). 12. Winston, P., Mills, P. B., Reebye, R., & Vincent, D. (2019). Cryoneurotomy as a Percutaneous Mini-invasive Therapy for the Treatment of the Spastic Limb: Case Presentation, Review of the Literature, and Proposed Approach for Use. Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation, 1(3-4), 100030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2019.100030 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33543059/).

The AI Podcast
Imbue CEO Kanjun Qiu on Transforming AI Agents Into Personal Collaborators - Ep. 239

The AI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 33:36


In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Kanjun Qiu, CEO of Imbue, explores the emerging era where individuals can create and utilize their own AI agents. Drawing a parallel to the personal computer revolution of the late 1970s and 80s, Qiu discusses how modern AI systems are evolving to work collaboratively with users, enhancing their capabilities rather than just automating tasks.

this IS research
Have we lost our ability to create big impact?

this IS research

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 41:12


Did you know there is someone who published a MIS Quarterly paper in its inaugural issue in 1977 and has another one forthcoming in 2024? Hard to fathom but has published at least one paper in our top journal in every decade of its existence. Izak has been doing IS scholarship for almost fifty years, which makes him the perfect researcher to talk to about how the field has changed, where it is going, whether we are progressing well, and whether we maintain the optimal balance between social and technical, internal and external views of IS phenomena in our research. References Benbasat, I., & Schroeder, R. G. (1977). An Experimental Investigation of Some MIS Design Variables. MIS Quarterly, 1(1), 37-49. Jussupow, E., Benbasat, I., & Heinzl, A. (2024). An Integrative Perspective on Algorithm Aversion and Appreciation in Decision-Making. MIS Quarterly, . Benbasat, I., & Zmud, R. W. (2003). The Identity Crisis Within The IS Discipline: Defining and Communicating The Discipline's Core Properties. MIS Quarterly, 27(2), 183-194. Gregor, S., & Benbasat, I. (1999). Explanations from Intelligent Systems: Theoretical Foundations and Implications for Practice. MIS Quarterly, 23(4), 497-530. Berente, N., Gu, B., Recker, J., & Santhanam, R. (2021). Managing Artificial Intelligence. MIS Quarterly, 45(3), 1433-1450. Lyytinen, K., & King, J. L. (2004). Nothing At The Center? Academic Legitimacy in the Information Systems Field. Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 5(6), 220-246. Sarker, S., Chatterjee, S., Xiao, X., & Elbanna, A. R. (2019). The Sociotechnical Axis of Cohesion for the IS Discipline: Its Historical Legacy and its Continued Relevance. MIS Quarterly, 43(3), 695-719. Wand, Y., & Weber, R. (1995). On the Deep Structure of Information Systems. Information Systems Journal, 5(3), 203-223. Banville, C., & Landry, M. (1989). Can the Field of MIS be Disciplined? Communications of the ACM, 32(1), 48-60. Benbasat, I., & Wang, W. (2005). Trust In and Adoption of Online Recommendation Agents. Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 6(3), 72-101. Benbasat, I., & Barki, H. (2007). Quo Vadis TAM? Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 8(4), 211-218. Toulmin, S. E. (1958). The Uses of Argument. Cambridge University Press. Kim, D., & Benbasat, I. (2006). The Effects of Trust-Assuring Arguments on Consumer Trust in Internet Stores: Application of Toulmin's Model of Argumentation. Information Systems Research, 17(3), 286-300. Qiu, L., & Benbasat, I. (2009). Evaluating Anthropomorphic Product Recommendation Agents: A Social Relationship Perspective to Designing Information Systems. Journal of Management Information Systems, 25(4), 145-182. Applegate, L., & King, J. L. (1999). Rigor and Relevance: Careers on the Line. MIS Quarterly, 23(1), 17-18. Mason, R. O., Mason, F. M., & Culnan, M. J. (1995). Ethics of Information Management. Sage. Mason, R. O. (2022). On the Evolution to PAPA. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 51(2), 7-22. Keen, P. G. W., & Scott Morton, M. S. (1978). Decision Support Systems: An Organizational Perspective. Addison-Wesley. Davis, G. B. (1974). Management Information Systems: Conceptual Foundations, Structure and Development. McGraw-Hill. Alaimo, C., & Kallinikos, J. (2024). Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy. MIT Press. Burton-Jones, A., Butler, B. S., Scott, S. V., & Xu, S. X. (2021). Next-Generation Information Systems Theorizing: A Call to Action. MIS Quarterly, 45(1), 301-314. Leidner, D. E., & Tona, O. (2021). The CARE Theory of Dignity Amid Personal Data Digitalization. MIS Quarterly, 45(1), 343-370. Parker, G., Van Alstyne, M., & Jiang, X. (2017). Platform Ecosystems: How Developers Invert the Firm. MIS Quarterly, 41(1), 255-266. Pujol Priego, L., & Wareham, J. (2023). From Bits to Atoms: White Rabbit at CERN. MIS Quarterly, 47(2), 639-668. Yoo, Y., Henfridsson, O., & Lyytinen, K. (2010). The New Organizing Logic of Digital Innovation: An Agenda for Information Systems Research. Information Systems Research, 21(4), 724-735. Moore, G. C., & Benbasat, I. (1991). Development of an Instrument to Measure the Perceptions of Adopting an Information Technology Innovation. Information Systems Research, 2(3), 192-222. 

In a Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast
Hip hip hooray: here's to fracture free living and healthy bones on a plant-based diet, with Dr Rajiv Bajekal

In a Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 68:29


This week we talk about all things bone health on the podcast.  From what foods to eat to improve bone health and reduce the risk of hip fractures, to the calcium 'thieves' hidden in our diets, to exercise and much much more.  Dr. Rajiv Bajekal (MS, FRCS Orth., MCh Orth., IBLM) is a Consultant Spinal Surgeon based in London with over 35 years of expertise in Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery. Specialising in the lumbar spine, he has a deep focus on managing conditions such as sciatica, low back pain, spinal stenosis, osteoporotic fractures, and infections. Dr. Bajekal prioritizes holistic and often non-surgical solutions for patients in severe pain, combining his surgical knowledge with his expertise as a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. A strong advocate for lifestyle medicine, Dr. Bajekal has personally experienced the transformative benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet and incorporates these principles into his practice.  Dr. Bajekal has contributed to the UK's first plant-based nutrition course at Winchester University, where he developed a module on bone health and osteoporosis. He also co-authored a chapter on bone health in the academic book Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice. Passionate about education, he is known for making complex spinal topics accessible and engaging. For more information, visit www.rajivbajekal.com and follow him on Instagram @drrajivbajekal Relevant studies:1. Tong, T.Y.N., Appleby, P.N., Armstrong, M.E.G. et al. Vegetarian and vegan diets and risks of total and site-specific fractures: results from the prospective EPIC-Oxford study. BMC Med 18, 353 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01815-3 2.     Gómez-Cabello A, Ara I, González-Agüero A, Casajús JA, Vicente-Rodríguez G. Effects of training on bone mass in older adults: a systematic review. Sports Med. 2012;1;42(4):301-25. 3.  Messina M. Soy and Health Update: Evaluation of the Clinical and Epidemiologic Literature. Nutrients. 2016;8(12):754. Published 2016 Nov 24. doi:10.3390/nu8120754 4.  Sahni S, Mangano KM, McLean RR, Hannan MT, Kiel DP. Dietary Approaches for Bone Health: Lessons from the Framingham Osteoporosis Study. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2015;13(4):245-255. doi:10.1007/s11914-015-0272-1 5.  Qiu, Rui & Cao, Wen-ting & Tian, Hui-yuan & He, Juan & Chen, Gengdong & Chen, Yu Ming. (2017). Greater Intake of Fruit and Vegetables Is Associated with Greater Bone Mineral Density and Lower Osteoporosis Risk in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults. PLOS ONE. 12. e0168906. 10.1371/journal.pone.0168906.6.  Wallace TC. Dried Plums, Prunes and Bone Health: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients. 2017 Apr 19;9(4):401. doi: 10.3390/nu9040401. PMID: 28422064; PMCID: PMC5409740.7.  Sahni S, Mangano KM, McLean RR, Hannan MT, Kiel DP. Dietary Approaches for Bone Health: Lessons from the Framingham Osteoporosis Study. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2015 Aug;13(4):245-55. doi: 10.1007/s11914-015-0272-1. PMID: 26045228; PMCID: PMC4928581.8.  Laird E, Ward M, McSorley E, Strain JJ, Wallace J. Vitamin D and bone health: potential mechanisms. Nutrients. 2010 Jul;2(7):693-724. doi: 10.3390/nu2070693. Epub 2010 Jul 5. PMID: 22254049; PMCID: PMC3257679.9.  Bolland M J, Avenell A, Baron J A, Grey A, MacLennan G S, Gamble G D et al. Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis BMJ 2010; 341 :c3691 doi:10.1136/bmj.c369110.  Bolland MJ, Grey A, Avenell A, Gamble GD, Reid IR. Calcium supplements with or without vitamin D and risk of cardiovascular events: reanalysis of the Women's Health Initiative limited access dataset and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2011 Apr 19;342:d2040. doi: 10.1136/bmj.d2040. PMID: 21505219; PMCID: PMC3079822.11.  Li K, Kaaks R, Linseisen J, et alAssociations of dietary calcium intake and calcium supplementation with myocardial infarction and stroke risk and overall cardiovascular mortality in the Heidelberg cohort of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study (EPIC-Heidelberg)Heart 2012;98:920-92512.  Price CT, Langford JR, Liporace FA. Essential Nutrients for Bone Health and a Review of their Availability in the Average North American Diet. Open Orthop J. 2012;6:143-149. doi:10.2174/187432500120601014313.  Bawa S. The significance of soy protein and soy bioactive compounds in the prophylaxis and treatment of osteoporosis. J Osteoporos. 2010 Mar 8;2010:891058. doi: 10.4061/2010/891058. PMID: 20981338; PMCID: PMC295724114.  Zhang X, Shu X, Li H, et al. Prospective Cohort Study of Soy Food Consumption and Risk of Bone Fracture Among Postmenopausal Women. Arch Intern Med. 2005;165(16):1890–1895. doi:10.1001/archinte.165.16.189015.  Tucker KL, Morita K, Qiao N, Hannan MT, Cupples LA, Kiel DP. Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, are associated with low bone mineral density in older women: The Framingham Osteoporosis Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Oct;84(4):936-42. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/84.4.936. PMID: 17023723. 16.  Chen L, Liu R, Zhao Y, Shi Z. High Consumption of Soft Drinks Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Fracture: A 7-Year Follow-Up Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(2):530. Published 2020 Feb 19. doi:10.3390/nu1202053017.  Cheraghi Z, Doosti-Irani A, Almasi-Hashiani A, Baigi V, Mansournia N, Etminan M, Mansournia MA. The effect of alcohol on osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2019 Apr 1;197:197-202. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.01.025. Epub 2019 Feb 27. PMID: 30844616.18.  Chang HC, Hsieh CF, Lin YC, Tantoh DM, Ko PC, Kung YY, Wang MC, Hsu SY, Liaw YC, Liaw YP. Does coffee drinking have beneficial effects on bone health of Taiwanese adults? A longitudinal study. BMC Public Health. 2018 Nov 20;18(1):1273. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-6168-0. PMID: 30453911; PMCID: PMC6245613.19.  Benedetti, Maria Grazia & Furlini, Giulia & Zati, Alessandro & Letizia Mauro, Giulia. (2018). The Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Bone Density in Osteoporotic Patients. BioMed Research International. 2018. 1-10. 10.1155/2018/4840531.

Sportschau in 100 Sekunden
Früh-Update am Dienstag

Sportschau in 100 Sekunden

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 1:52


Fußball: Frauen-BL: Bayern München wieder Tabellenführer+++CL: Leverkusen in Liverpool ohne Terrier +++Tischtennis: Duda und Qiu in Frankfurt im Achtelfinale+++Steinmeier ehrt deutsche Medaillengewinner mit Silbernem Lorbeerblatt.

Die Biohacking-Praxis
#135: Matthias Walkners große Mindset-Lektion

Die Biohacking-Praxis

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 85:37


Nüchterntraining, Air Hunger Drills, Eisbaden, Breathwork, Darm- und Nährstoffoptimierung: Motorrad-Offroad-Star Matthias Walkner ist Biohacker. Aber vor allem ist er ein Riesen-Vorbild im Umgang mit Rückschlägen und Herausforderungen. Eine extrem inspirierende und emotionale Gaststar-Folge.  Einblicke in das erwähnte APC, das Athlete Performance Center von Red Bull, gibt es hier. Der Atemtrainer, der Matthias betreut, heißt Josef Tatschl und ist hier erreichbar. Der angesprochene Atemball, der Matthias Feedback gibt bei Atemübungen gegen Schmerzen, ist der „Qiu“ von BioSign, erhältlich ist er hier. Weil Andreas und Stefan so häufig gefragt werden, welche Produkte sie selbst verwenden, haben sie gemeinsam mit Julia Tulipan eine Seite eingerichtet, auf der sie ihre persönlichen Lieblingsprodukte (und aktuelle Rabattcodes) sammeln.Das Buch „Ab jetzt Biohacking“ von Andreas Breitfeld und Stefan Wagner erschien am 17. Mai beim Ecowing-Verlag. Bestellen kann man es hier.Das Buch „Viel Erfolg beim Misserfolg“ ist der Biohacking-Business-Ratgeber von Stefan Wagner, erschienen im Seifert Verlag, erhältlich hier.Andreas Breitfelds Website.Das ausführliche Porträt über Andreas Breitfeld in The Red Bulletin (Autor, übrigens: Stefan Wagner).Das Biohacking-Special, das Andreas Breitfeld und Stefan Wagner gemeinsam für The Red Bulletin INNOVATOR produziert haben.Stefan Wagners Biohacking-Kolumne im „carpe diem“. 

The MCG Pediatric Podcast
Common Pediatric Eye Emergencies

The MCG Pediatric Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 26:53


Did you know that vision problems in children often go unnoticed until it's too late, potentially leading to irreversible vision loss? Dr. Steven Brooks, professor, and distinguished chair in ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia joins MCG students Emily Austin and Arjun Bhatt to uncover the hidden dangers of the 4 most common pediatric eye emergencies. Review four basic pediatric eye emergencies: amblyopia, strabismus, leukocoria, red eye emergencies Discuss causes, symptoms, treatment options, and the vital role pediatricians play in early detection and management. Review common case presentations of the emergent eye conditions in children Highlight the vital role pediatricians play in early detection and management. CME Credit (requires free sign up): Link Coming Soon! References: 1. Dr. Brook's Presentation on Common Pediatric Eye Emergencies Brook, D. (2023). Presentation on Common Pediatric Eye Emergencies [Google Slides presentation]. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zpxZZnH5NTTpSq57HUegz_mC5zGkGrhK/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=107180084657435193874&rtpof=true&sd=true   2. AAO Pediatric Eye Evaluation Preferred Practice Patterns (2023) American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2023). Pediatric Eye Evaluation Preferred Practice Patterns [PDF]. Retrieved from https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26source%3Dweb%26rct%3Dj%26opi%3D89978449%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.aao.org%2FAssets%2F0b507d20-f419-40ac-ac7c-99b11c95f58e%2F638070751054300000%2Fpediatric-eye-evaluations-ppp-pdf%26ved%3D2ahUKEwiv7P2E1NiFAxXZ4ckDHaPhBhsQFnoECBIQAQ%26usg%3DAOvVaw3ortok8vheUdG_OypWrm4N&data=05%7C02%7CARJBHATT%40augusta.edu%7C2d7137e07d264c7c962708dc6b0c56cb%7C8783ac6bd05b4292b483e65f1fdfee91%7C0%7C0%7C638502947937678385%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IWSuIMyXuRbmeSh8riz7hbKZaSWRQLkcClHDexm7n58%3D&reserved=0   3. AAO Amblyopia Preferred Practice Pattern (2024) American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2024). Amblyopia Preferred Practice Pattern. Retrieved from https://www.aao.org/education/preferred-practice-pattern/amblyopia-ppp-2022   4. AAPOS Guidelines for Pediatric Eye Condition (2022) American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. (2022). Guidelines for Pediatric Eye Condition. Retrieved from https://www.jaapos.org/article/S1091-8531(22)00009-X/fulltext#:~:text=Astigmatism%2520%253E3.0%2520D%2520in%2520any,Δ%2520should%2520also%2520be%2520identified. 5. AAO Stepwise Approach to Leukocoria (2016) American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2016). Stepwise Approach to Leukocoria. Retrieved from https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/stepwise-approach-to-leukocoria 6. First Aid (2023) Le, Tao; Bhushan, Vikas; Qiu, Connie; Chalise, Anup; and Kaparaliotis, Panagiotis. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2023. New York: McGraw Hill LLC, 2023.    

The Taiwan Take
45. Science Fiction & Queer Literature: Chi Ta-wei (“The Membranes”)

The Taiwan Take

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 48:08


Taiwanese writer Chi Ta-wei (紀大偉)'s 1996 novel “The Membranes” has seen global success in recent years, with translations in French, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Spanish, Danish, and forthcoming editions in Portuguese, Greek, and Vietnamese. “The Membranes” is a dystopian fiction set in the 22nd century. Climate change has devastated Earth, and humans now live at the bottom of the sea. The protagonist is a dermatologist named Momo who can read her clients' memories through their skins. Chi Ta-wei is an important voice in Taiwanese queer literature.  We talk about the year 1994 - the era of Pulp Fiction, Nine Inch Nails, and Nirvana. In Taipei, a bookstore called FemBooks (女書店) was opened. Artists and students wanting international cinema flocked to the Golden Horse Film Festival.  One of Ta-wei's contemporaries is the late author Qiu Miaojin (邱妙津). Ta-wei talks about why he and Qiu shared a fondness for Europe. We also talk about the Australian writer and translator Ari Heinrich who worked on English translations for both Chi Ta-wei and Qiu Miaojin. Chi Ta-Wei also talks about his appreciation for translators, and advice for writers, editors, and publishers who are working on bringing Taiwanese books to the world.  For French listeners, here's our Interview with theater director Cédric Delorme-Bouchard on the stage adaptation that premiered in Montreal 2024: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/france-taiwan/membrane-cedric-delorme-bouchard More on Chi Ta-wei: www.taweichi.com/ Links to the novel “The Membranes”: (In English) “The Membranes” translated by Ari Heinrich (University of Columbia Press, 2021) - https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-membranes/9780231195713 (En français) “Membrane” traduit par Gwennaël Gaffric (L'Asiathèque. 2020) https://www.asiatheque.com/fr/livre/membrane 《膜》繁體中文版 (聯經出版, 1996) https://www.linkingbooks.com.tw/LNB/book/Book.aspx?ID=184182&vs=pc Tag and follow Ghost Island Media on social media: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Support us by donating on Patreon - http://patreon.com/taiwan  EPISODE CREDIT Host / Emily Y. Wu @emilyywuEditing / Zack Chiang, Wayne TsaiResearcher / Skylar NguyenA Ghost Island Media production / @ghostislandmeSupport the show: https://patreon.com/TaiwanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seachtain
Dr Fangzhe Qiu: Ón tSín go dtí an tSean-Ghaeilge

Seachtain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 26:54


Rinne an Dr Fangzhe Qiu, agus a bhean chéile, iarracht a shaoránacht a bhaint amach sa tír seo trí Ghaeilge – ach bhí an-deacrachtaí acu. Thuig an Dr Qiu agus a bhean chéile go láithreach go mbeadh sé dúshlánach an sprioc seo a bhaint amach. Céard go díreach a tharla? Labhraíonn an Dr Qiu le Ciarán Dunbar faoina haistear teanga agus faoin saol atá aige in Éirinn le fiche bliain anuas. Láithreoir: Ciarán Dunbar Léiritheoir: Róisín Ní Mhaoláin Foclóir: Dícheall - Best endeavour. Mionlach - minority an Ísiltír - the Netherlands Dochtúireacht - Doctorate an Pholainn - Poland Dúchais - Native Éagsúlacht - Diversity Saoránacht - Citizenship Conspóid - Controversy Intinn oscailte – open-minded Imirce - Migration Spaisteoireacht - Meandering Caipitlíoch - Capitalist Léargas - Insight Saineolaí- Expert Faoin tuath - Countryside See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colloques du Collège de France - Collège de France
Colloque - Conference on the Economics of Innovation in Memory of Zvi Griliches : Economics of Science 2 - Pierre Azoulay, "Who Stands on the Shoulders of Chinese (Scientific) Giants? Evidence from Chemistry" (Co-authors: S. Qiu, C. Steinwender) Discuss

Colloques du Collège de France - Collège de France

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 33:59


Philippe AghionCollège de FranceÉconomie des institutions, de l'innovation et de la croissanceAnnée 2023-2024Colloque - Conference on the Economics of Innovation in Memory of Zvi Griliches : Economics of Science 2 - Colloque - Conference on the Economics of Innovation in Memory of Zvi Griliches : Economics of Science 2 - Who Stands on the Shoulders of Chinese (Scientific) Giants? Evidence from ChemistryColloque en anglais organisé par Philippe Aghion, Lee Branstetter et Adam Jaffe.Intervenant(s)Pierre Azoulay, "Who Stands on the Shoulders of Chinese (Scientific) Giants? Evidence from Chemistry"(Co-authors: S. Qiu, C. Steinwender)Discussant: Ina Ganguli

EpochTV
Canadian Intelligence Report Indirectly Reveals Details of Wuhan Lab's Role as a Front for CCP Spies | Truth Over News

EpochTV

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 16:43


In last week's show, we reported on the Chinese spy—Qiu Xiangguo—who stole lethal, man-made viruses from the Canadian government's flagship lab in Winnipeg. Notably, Qiu's point of contact in China was the Wuhan Institute of Virology—the same lab where COVID was most likely created. In a continuation of that story, this week we will delve into the issue of what the spy story tells us about the connections between the Wuhan lab and the Chinese military—connections that we suspected, but were never quite able to pinpoint. Well, now we are. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
Two Chinese virologists in the Canadian National Lab are CCP spies serving PLA's bioweapon program

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 57:05


Dr. Li-Meng Yan w/ The Voice of Dr. Yan – According to CSIS, Drs. Qiu and Cheng provided confidential scientific information to China, repeatedly lied to the CSIS, and refused to admit to any involvement in various programs in China, including collaborations with the People's Liberation Army. Both of them were escorted out of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg in July 2019 and later had their security clearances revoked. They were fired in January 2021...

Battle4Freedom
Battle4Freedom - 20240308 - The Fates of Our Union - Our Convicted Republic

Battle4Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 56:01


The Fates of Our Union - Our Convicted RepublicWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.comNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/Battle4FreedomDo not yoke yourselves together in a team with unbelievers. For how can righteousness and lawlessness be partners? What fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony can there be between the Messiah and B'liya'al? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement can there be between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God — as God said,"I will house myself in them, . . .and I will walk among you.I will be their God,and they will be my people."Therefore Adonai says,"'Go out from their midst;separate yourselves;don't even touch what is unclean.Then I myself will receive you.In fact, I will be your Father,and you will be my sons and daughters.'says Adonai-Tzva'ot."2 Corinthians 6:14-18https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+6%3A14-18&version=CJBhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13170999/Terrifying-moment-wheel-falls-United-airplane-taking-San-Francisco-airport-crushes-cars-parked-below.htmlTerrifying moment wheel falls of United airplane taking off from San Francisco airport and crushes cars parked belowA Boeing 777-200 took off and the wheel dislodged seconds later about 11.35amCars were smashed below and plane was diverted to Los AngelesThe incident Latest mishap for Boeing after Alaska Airlines blowout and an engine explosionThe Biden/Trump Showdown with the ramifications and judgment.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13168885/judge-rules-favor-safeway-employee-antoinette-baez-shoplifting-policyornia-grocery-store-worker-confronted-shoplifter-nabbing-500-worth-food-FIRED-job.htmlCalifornia grocery store worker who confronted shoplifter nabbing $500 worth of food is FIRED from her jobhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13169193/Walquiria-Cassini-Ryan-Londono-Matthew-boca-raton-child-sex-abuse.htmlDepraved mother and son are charged with sexually abusing children as young as five and live streaming it for money as shaken judge says: 'You shocked the court'Two minor boys said that the abuse had been going on for years and saw them routinely dragged from their beds in the middle of the night and sexually abuse for a live audiencehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13164753/Chinese-scientist-Canadian-lab-Ebola-Wuhan-bat-woman-Peter-Daszak-Covid.htmlChinese scientist booted out of Canadian lab after MAILING Ebola virus to Wuhan linked to 'bat woman' virologist and British doctor Peter Daszak at center of Covid leak theoryDr Xiangguo Qiu and her husband Dr Keding Cheng were fired from a lab in Winnipeg in 2021 after they were found to have sent virus samples to ChinaThe full extent of their treachery was revealed in a 600-page report released by Canadian intelligence services last week in response to cries of a cover upNow, further details have emerged that put Dr Qiu at the center of 'dangerous' research at a Wuhan lab that has been accused of leaking the Covid-19 virushttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13169711/University-Virginia-DEI-equity-OxyContin-toxic-whiteness.htmlUniversity of Virginia EXPOSED for $20M annual DEI spend on 235 staff, including $243,000-a-year equity tsar who calls OxyContin deaths payback for the 'toxicity of whiteness,' watchdog saysUVA embraced the 'divisive quotas of the neo-Marxist DEI crowd,' report says University disputes the numbers, but would not reveal its actual DEI spendhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13169171/jennifer-rossi-san-antonio-mom-jailed-thief-drink-mixture-school.htmlTexas mom is charged after sending son to school with booby-trapped lemon, salt and vinegar drink to get revenge on kids who kept stealing it - with child thief who drank the concoction left HOSPITALIZEDTexas mom Jennifer Lynn Rossi sent her son to school with an anti-bully drinkThe concoction contained lemon, salt and vinegar to deter child thieves A student became sick and got a headache after consuming the spiked drinkhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13168983/US-facing-risk-rolling-blackouts-predicted-electricity-demand-DOUBLES-AI-data-centers-crypto-mines-presenting-staggering-challenge-outdated-grid.htmlUS is facing risk of rolling blackouts as predicted electricity demand DOUBLES with AI data centers and crypto mines presenting 'staggering challenge' to the outdated gridInnovations in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and crypto mining are driving demand for power upThe already ailing national grid is ill-equipped to deal with the increased demand with demand projections doubling this yearEphesians 610 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

GT: The Podcast
Learning and Teaching MIGS

GT: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 8:18


Jessie Wang, MD, and Mary Qiu, MD, recap their article, “Learning and Teaching MIGS,” which was featured in the November/December issue of Glaucoma Today. With the growing prevalence of MIGS, it has become increasingly vital for graduating ophthalmologists to be comfortable performing this class of surgeries. In this article, Drs. Wang and Qiu offer their perspectives as a senior resident learning MIGS and an attending surgeon teaching it, respectively.

Einwurf – der Sportpodcast
Folge 111 mit Dang Qiu: "Die Fußstapfen von Timo Boll sind gigantisch groß!"

Einwurf – der Sportpodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 51:31


Er ist 27 Jahre alt und derzeit die Nummer 10 der Tischtennis-Weltrangliste: 2022 wurde Dang Qiu erstmals Europameister im Einzel. Mit Moderator Sebastian Conrad spricht der gebürtige Schwabe in einer neuen Folge des Sportpodcast "Einwurf" u.a. über seinen Spielstiel als Penholder-Spieler, über seinen Club Borussia Düsseldorf, über Bundestrainer Jörg Roßkopf, über sein Trainings- und Reisepensum, über zukünftige Ziele, über sein Vorbild Stan Wawrinka und seine Freizeitinteressen. Außerdem überrascht Qiu mit der Aussage, dass er lieber mit Manager Andreas Preuß, als mit Helene Fischer in den Sommerurlaub fahren würde.

Imperial Business Podcast
IB Green Minds #8: In conversation with Win Sim Tan

Imperial Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 47:48


This week's episode of Green Minds features Win Sim Tan, whose career has stretched across wildlife conservation, climate scenario modelling, and voluntary carbon markets, and seem him work on projects in his home country of Malaysia, as well as the United States, Canada, and Scotland.    Lorenzo and guest co-host Qiu interview Win about his passion and motivation for starting his career in wildlife conservation, his career pivot to working on climate scenario modelling, and his role in setting up Malaysia's first voluntary carbon market exchange. Win also gives tips for listeners thinking about the next steps in their careers in climate and sustainability.    Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com.  

The Primary Care PT Podcast
E4: Dr. Katie Qiu at VA Palo Alto

The Primary Care PT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 43:54


In this Part 2 episode featuring the Palo Alto VA, I had the chance to chat with Dr. Katie Qiu, a new grad from High Point University who is a current resident. We talked about her experience as a new grad resident in an integrated primary care setting, but also discussed her "why" for wanting to get into a program like this. A great episode, especially for new grads or others interested in residencies! Interested in getting in touch with Dr. Qiu? Follow her on twitter @katieqiu_dpt

Chinese Literature Podcast
Qiu Fengjia - Taiwanese or Chinese Nationalist?

Chinese Literature Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 18:06


Today, we look at Qiu Fengjia, a Taiwanese-born Mandarin, who, in 1895, upon hearing that Taiwan had been given to Japan as a part of the Treaty of Shiminoseki, wrote a poem expressing his sadness and confusion. We discuss that poem and Qiu's larger legacy. 

Altri Orienti
Ep.56 - “L'altra metà del cielo” si rivolta

Altri Orienti

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 30:35


Qiu Jin è una figura ancora oggi celebrata in Cina come una grande rivoluzionaria. Ma spesso nei racconti agiografici che la riguardano si omette una cosa fondamentale: non solo Qiu osò sfidare la dinastia imperiale dei Qing, che la decapitò nel 1907, ma lottò per l'emancipazione femminile tanto da essere considerata la prima femminista della storia cinese. E oggi il movimento femminista cinese è particolarmente attivo, specie on line ed è diventato una preoccupazione per il partito comunista cinese. Gli inserti audio di questa puntata sono tratti da: 巾帼英雄—鉴湖女侠秋瑾, Haokan.Baidu.com, 25 maggio 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Climate Denier's Playbook
WoKe CaPiTaLiSm Is Destroying America!

The Climate Denier's Playbook

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 80:47


RED ALERT! The shadowy deep-state cabal of coastal elites that controls the world is using “ESGs” and wOkE CaPiTaLiSm to kneecap the American entrepreneurial spirit!Join Nebula (and get 40% off an annual subscription): https://go.nebula.tv/deniersplaybookBONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) CREDITS Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan Executive Producer: Ben Boult Audio Producer: Gregory Haddock Researcher: James CrugnaleArt: Jordan Doll Music: Tony Domenick SOURCESThe Ingraham Angle. (2022, September 22). Fox News via Media Matters. Little Rock Public Radio. (2023, March 22). Audio recording reveals coordinated push against ESG investing. University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Capitalisn't: The Smoke and Mirrors of ESG Investing. (n.d.). The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Pucker, K. P., & King, A. (2022, August 1). ESG Investing Isn't Designed to Save the Planet. Harvard Business Review.Dierking, D. (2022, May 19). S&P 500 ESG Index: Tesla Out, ExxonMobil In. ETF Focus on TheStreet: ETF Research and Trade Ideas.Hillsdale College. “Woke Capitalism Against America | Vivek Ramaswamy.” (2021, May 20) Appears at 8:29. YouTube. Pollman, E. (2022, 15 September). The Making and Meaning of ESG. U of Penn, Inst for Law & Econ Research Paper No. 22-23. European Corporate Governance Institute.Fink, L. (2021). Larry Fink's 2021 letter to CEOs. BlackRock.Phillips, M. (2021, June 9). Exxon's Board Defeat Signals the Rise of Social-Good Activists. The New York Times.Taft, M. (2022, October 21). The Right-Wing Groups Behind the War on ESG. The New Republic.Vogel, K. P. (2022, October 12). Leonard Leo Pushed the Courts Right. Now He's Aiming at American Society. The New York Times.Floodlight, A. A. (2023, June 12). Lawmakers passed a bill to stop insurers from considering ESG criteria in setting rates. The Texas Tribune.D. Garrett et al. Gas, guns, and governments: Financial costs of anti-ESG policies. (n.d.). Brookings.Surgey, A. K. B. (n.d.). Inside the “Private and Confidential” Conservative Group That Promises to “Crush Liberal Dominance.” ProPublica.Hoyle, E. (2023, July 12). MEMO: Leonard Leo Pulls the Strings Behind MAGA House Masters, B. (2022, December 14). Vanguard spared ESG grilling in Texas after ditching green alliance. Financial Times.Lange, J. (2023, May 10).Congress' ESG Hearing Was Seriously Weird. Heatmap.news. Qiu, L. (2023, March 15). No, “Wokeness” Did Not Cause Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse. The New York Times.2023 Statehouse Anti-ESG Report. (n.d.). Pleiades Strategy. 2023 ESG State Legislation Wrap Up. (n.d.). Www.klgates.com.Rives, K. (2023, June 28) Half of anti-ESG bills in red states have failed in 2023 as campaign pushes on. (n.d.). S&P Global.Marino, K. (2023, February 22). Texas' “anti-woke” policies cost taxpayers millions. Axios.Muñiz, L. B., March 20, I. C. C., & 2023. (2023, March 20). Indiana pension system contracts with conservative anti-ESG firm. Indiana Capital Chronicle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ClinicalNews.Org
Dark tea may Dramatically HELP control blood sugar to reduce diabetes risk Episode 1158 OCT 2023

ClinicalNews.Org

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 8:58


The study, by researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Southeast University in China, found that compared with never tea drinkers, daily consumers (never, occasionally, often and every day) ) of dark tea had 53% lower risk for prediabetes and 47% reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, even after taking into account established risk factors known to drive the risk for diabetes, including age, gender, ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), average arterial blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, cholesterol, alcohol intake, smoking status, family history of diabetes and regular exercise. #darktea #bloodsugar #diabetes Poster presentation 329 at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Tea consumption is associated with increased urinary glucose excretion, improved insulin resistance and reduced risk of dysglycaemia, in Chinese community-dwelling adults T. Li, M. Sang, J. Wang, Z. Sun, C. Xie, C. Rayner, M. Horowitz, S. Qiu, T. Wu, Australia, China --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ralph-turchiano/support

ClinicalNews.Org
Dark tea may Dramatically HELP control blood sugar to reduce diabetes risk Episode 1158 OCT 2023

ClinicalNews.Org

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 8:58


Dark tea may Dramatically HELP control blood sugar to reduce diabetes risk Episode 1158 OCT 2023 The study, by researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Southeast University in China, found that compared with never tea drinkers, daily consumers (never, occasionally, often and every day) ) of dark tea had 53% lower risk for prediabetes and 47% reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, even after taking into account established risk factors known to drive the risk for diabetes, including age, gender, ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), average arterial blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, cholesterol, alcohol intake, smoking status, family history of diabetes and regular exercise. #darktea #bloodsugar #diabetes Poster presentation 329 at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Tea consumption is associated with increased urinary glucose excretion, improved insulin resistance and reduced risk of dysglycaemia, in Chinese community-dwelling adults T. Li, M. Sang, J. Wang, Z. Sun, C. Xie, C. Rayner, M. Horowitz, S. Qiu, T. Wu, Australia, China --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ralph-turchiano/support

China Daily Podcast
英语新闻丨夺得首金后,这个“00后”姑娘的手刷屏了!

China Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 3:57


With a huge lead of nearly 10 seconds, Chinese duo Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping claimed the first gold of the Hangzhou Asian Games, winning the lightweight women's double sculls title at the Fuyang Water Sports Centre on Sunday.中国组合邹佳琪和邱秀萍以近10秒的巨大领先优势,在周日(9.24)的富阳水上运动中心夺得赛艇女子轻量级双人双桨冠军,夺得杭州亚运会首金。"We are thrilled to win the first gold of the Games. Before the first competition day, we didn't think too much about the result. The most important thing for us was to enjoy the Asian Games as much as possible. I believed we could win," Zou told China Daily.“我们很高兴能赢得本届运动会的第一金。在第一个比赛日之前,我们没有过多考虑结果。对我们来说,最重要的事情是尽可能地享受亚运会。我相信我们能赢,”邹佳琪告诉中国日报。The duo is now firmly focused on reaching the highest step of the podium at next summer's Paris Olympics.这对组合现在将目光投向巴黎,期待在明年夏天的巴黎奥运会走上最高领奖台。"As we earned our ticket to the 2024 Olympics, with the help of our coaches, at the world championships, our goal is claiming the title in Paris," said Qiu.邱秀萍说:“我们在教练的帮助下赢得了2024年奥运会的入场券,下一个目标是在巴黎夺冠。”Speaking of how they managed to win the gold in such style, the two highlighted persistence and experience.谈及他们是如何以这样的风格赢得金牌的,二人强调了坚持和经验。"We have kept pushing ourselves and growing. We have put in a lot of hard work during years of training. I always say we should treat each training session like a major event final, but during an actual final, we just need to consider it one of our daily training sessions. We just need to do our best every single day, and we can achieve our goals," said Qiu.邱秀萍说:“我们一直在鞭策自己不断成长。在这些年的训练中,我们非常努力。我总是说,我们应该把每一次训练都当作一次重大决赛,但在实际的决赛中,我们只需要把它当作我们每天的训练之一。我们只需要每一天都做到最好,实现目标就是水到渠成的。”And for Zou, a native of Zhejiang, the Asian Games gold medal is particularly special.而对于浙江人邹佳琪来说,亚运会金牌尤为特殊。"Fuchun is my mother river. When I was a kid, I grew up drinking its water, so it feels amazing to win the first gold medal of the Asian Games here. The Fuyang Water Sports Centre is very professional and I hope that more high-level events can be held here," said Zou.她说:“富春江是我的母亲河。我喝着它的水长大,所以在这里赢得亚运会第一枚金牌感觉太棒了。富阳水上运动中心非常专业,我希望能在这里举办更多高水平的比赛活动。”"I want to thank all the people who have contributed a lot to help us get here. I can always feel the love and support of my family, friends and my fellow Zhejiang natives.""我要感谢所有为我们成功提供帮助的人。我时刻感受到家人、朋友和我的浙江同胞们的爱和支持。"The 21-year-old Zou said that she always sees Qiu, who is two years older than her, as a big sister. Zou added that she was the quieter one of the two, but they can both be talkative and excited once they start rowing.21岁的邹佳琪称她总是把比她大两岁的邱秀萍当成姐姐。邹佳琪补充说,她是两人中比较安静的一个,但是一旦开始划船,她们两个都能变得健谈和兴奋。"I'm a very quiet person, but during the training sessions and competitions, I'm not quiet at all. We always encourage each other. In my eyes, my partner is brave, beautiful and persistent," said Zou.邹佳琪说:“我是一个很安静的人,但在训练课和比赛中,我一点也不安静。我们总是互相鼓励。在我眼里,我的搭档很勇敢,很美丽,很执着。”Qiu used the exact same three words to describe Zou. They are a "perfect match" both on and off the water.邱秀萍用完全相同的三个词来形容邹佳琪。他们在水上和水下都是“最佳搭档”。"I'm usually the one who talks the most, while she listens patiently. Together we achieve our goals. Although she is quiet, she always offers great suggestions. I always tell others that we are a perfect match for each other," Qiu added.邱秀萍补充说:“我平时讲话比较多,她主要是耐心倾听。我们一起实现了目标。虽然她很安静,但她总是提出很好的建议。我总是告诉别人,我们是最佳搭档。”"We don't only share the samegoals. For instance, during training, if there's an area in which I am not particularly strong, she is always good at it. That works both ways. It's really great to have a partner like her.""我们不仅是有共同的目标。比如在训练中,我可能这边弱一点,她那边强一点,我们是互补的。有一个她这样的搭档真的太棒了。”"And if people think she's too quiet to encourage me, then they are wrong. She always helps and encourages me during tough times."“如果大家觉得她太安静不会鼓励我,那就错了。在困难时期她总是帮助和鼓励我。”Another athlete to shine on the first official day of competition was Chinese wushu star Sun Peiyuan, who won Team China's first gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. He once again reached the top step of the podium by winning the men's changquan title in Hangzhou.另一位在正式比赛的第一天脱颖而出的运动员是中国武术名将孙培原。他在2018年雅加达亚运会上赢得了中国队的首枚金牌。在杭州亚运会,他再次赢得男子长拳项目的冠军。"Compared with the Asian Games in 2014 and 2018, I am a lot more mature. I still remember in 2018, I was so nervous before the start of that competition, but this time, in Hangzhou, I just wanted to enjoy the Games as much as possible," said the 34-year-old Sun, who won his first Asian Games gold at Incheon 2014.“与2014年和2018年的亚运会相比,我成熟了很多。我还记得2018年,比赛开始前我很紧张,但这一次,在杭州,我只想尽可能地享受比赛,”34岁的孙培原说。孙培原2014年在仁川获得了他的第一枚亚运会金牌。"Among all three golds that I have won, this is the most special. I was so confident when I stood on the mat, surrounded by the home crowd.""在我赢得的三枚金牌中,这是最特别的一枚。当我站在赛场上,被主场观众包围时,我非常自信。”"I want to promote wushu, so that more people can learn about, and embrace, the sport. I hope that one day wushu will be added to the Olympic program," he said."我想推广武术,让更多人了解和接受这项运动。我希望有一天武术能够加入奥运会项目,"他说道。Duo英/'djuːəʊ/美/'duo/n.搭档

Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone

This episode of Brain Science features the return of molecular biologist Seth Grant. We briefly review his decades of research into the complexity of the protein structure of the synapse and then we focus on his most recent paper, which describes how the life-span of synapse proteins appears to change as animals age. Grant reflects of the significance of this finding both for animal research and human medicine. Papers discussed in this episode:  Bulovaite, E., Qiu, Z., Kratschke, M., Zgraj, A., Fricker, D. G., Tuck, E. J., Gokhale, R., Koniaris, B., Jami, S. A., Merino-Serrais, P., Husi, E., Mendive-Tapia, L., Vendrell, M., O'Dell, T. J., DeFelipe, J., Komiyama, N. H., Holtmaat, A., Fransén, E., & Grant, S. G. N. (2022). A brain atlas of synapse protein lifetime across the mouse lifespan. Neuron, 110(24), 4057–4073.e8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2022.09.009 Cizeron, M., Qiu, Z., Koniaris, B., Gokhale, R., Komiyama, N. H., Fransén, E., & Grant, S. G. N. (2020). A brainwide atlas of synapses across the mouse life span. Science (New York, N.Y.), 369(6501), 270–275. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aba3163 Seth Grant has previously appeared on Brain Science several times including BSP 51, BSP 101, BS 137, BSP 150 and BS 176.   Announcements: Please FOLLOW the Brain Science podcast channel on YouTube. The mobile app has been updated and is now called Brain Science Podcast. The app is free and MyLibsyn Premium subscribers can use it to access transcripts and other premium content. Dr. Campbell arrived in New Zealand on August 10, 2023. Please reach out if you live in New Zealand or Australia. Please subscribe or follow Brain Science in your favorite audio app and please share it with others. Get free gift "5 Things You Need to Know about YOUR Brain when you sign up for the free Brain ScienceNewsletter to get show notes automatically every month. You can also text brainscience to 55444 to sign up. Support Brain Science by buying Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty by Virginia "Ginger" Campbell, MD. (Autographed copies are available) Learn more ways to support Brain Science at https://brainsciencepodcast.com/premium Connect on Social Media: Mastadon: https://neuromatch.social/@docartemis Twitter: @docartemis Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/brainsciencepodcast Contact Dr. Campbell: Email: brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com

PaperPlayer biorxiv cell biology
FAM210A mediates an inter-organelle crosstalk essential for protein synthesis and muscle growth in mouse

PaperPlayer biorxiv cell biology

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023


Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.08.03.551853v1?rss=1 Authors: Chen, J., Yue, F., Kim, K. H., Zhu, P., Qiu, J., Tao, W. A., Kuang, S. Abstract: Mitochondria are not only essential for energy production in eukaryocytes but also a key regulator of intracellular signaling. Here, we report an unappreciated role of mitochondria in regulating cytosolic protein translation in skeletal muscle cells (myofibers). We show that the expression of mitochondrial protein FAM210A (Family With Sequence Similarity 210 Member A) is positively associated with muscle mass in mice and humans. Muscle-specific Myl1Cre-driven Fam210a knockout (Fam210aMKO) in mice reduces mitochondrial density and function, leading to progressive muscle atrophy and premature death. Metabolomic and biochemical analyses reveal that Fam210aMKO reverses the oxidative TCA cycle towards the reductive direction, resulting in acetyl-CoA accumulation and hyperacetylation of cytosolic proteins. Specifically, hyperacetylation of several ribosomal proteins leads to disassembly of ribosomes and translational defects. Transplantation of Fam210aMKO mitochondria into wildtype myoblasts is sufficient to elevate protein acetylation in recipient cells. These findings reveal a novel crosstalk between the mitochondrion and ribosome mediated by FAM210A. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Kings and Generals: History for our Future
3.59 Fall and Rise of China: Yihequan "Why is everyone Kungfu fighting?"

Kings and Generals: History for our Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 35:13


Last time we spoke about the Juye incident and the scramble for China. The Big Swords society and their armor of the golden bell technique certainly made some waves in the mid 1890's. However it would seem to get them in trouble, at minimum by proxy. The Juye incident was quickly seen as another Big Sword attack on christians and Kaiser Wilhelm utilizes it to gain something he was looking for a long time, a naval port in China. Jiaozhou bay was quickly seized by the Germans and suddenly all the western powers were seizing parts of China left right and center. The carving up of China had thus gone into overdrive and it looked to the common Chinese people that christian missionaries were all behind it. German was truly rubbing their nose in and allowing their missionaries to abuse their authority in Shandong province, but for how long would the Chinese put up with all of this?   #59 Yihequan “Why is everyone Kungfu fighting?”    Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. So there has been this group I have kept alluding to for a few podcasts now. They went by a few names, but they truly pop into the scene in the year of 1898 in what other place than Shandong province, to be specific Guan county. Guan county lies along the western border of Shandong and is just a bit due west of Jinan. The people of guan county were known their “brave spirit and love of righteousness”. Their county held poor soil, many grew cotton and this lent itself to weaving. It was quite an impoverished county, their people lived simple lives. As noted by a gazetteer “The young have become like knights-errant, and like to indulge in wine, and drink for pleasure. They form cliques and seek revenge." By the mid 19th century, these young knight types were allying themselves with White Lotus sects. This led to conflicts such as the Song Jing-shi uprising of the 1860s. As we have seen over the past few episodes, where there are young men practicing boxing and there are sectarians, well they seem to just find common cause and love to rebel. There was a small market town in Guan county called Liyuantun. It was an exclave among 24 settlements in Guan, isolated across the Shandong border inside Zhili. Bordering it to the north was Linqing and Qiu county. A peasant from Liyuangtun described Liyuantuns locations as such “Speaking from our village, either two li [one kilometer) to the east or ten li to the west was Wei county. Twelve li to the northwest was Qiu county; twelve li to the south was Jize [Zhili]; fifteen li to the southeast was Linqing; ten li to the south was Quzhou; five li to the west were 300 mu of Guangzong [Zhili] land; and we were 130 li from the Guan county seat”. The small town historically had changed administrative boundaries multiple times. Now when conflicts began to break out with Christians, a magistrate was told be local residents of Liyuantun "Before, the prefect and magistrate repeatedly came to calm and pacify us. They would fix a date and only when they received permission did they dare to enter this territory." Alongside the christians, the region was of course a natural refuge for bandits. Bandits seemed to increase dramatically between 1894-1899 and these bands were coming well armed and dared to raid villages during daylight. Even casualties were beginning to increase, it was said during one raid, 7 people were killed in a single village. Highway robbery was particularly popular in the area. Theft was often directed at the wealthy, the kidnapping of members of rich families, the ordinary peasants did not suffer from this, but instead benefited, as the bandits took their riches and spent them in the poor villages. The local Qing forces were too weak and incompetent to do anything.  The isolated county of Guan was very susceptible to heterodox sects. There were countless such as the White Lotus, the Green “Qing Bang” or Red “Hong Bang” gangs, the “Huang shahui / the Yellow sand society”, the “shen-ren dao / way of the sage” and so on. Historians point out the isolation of the county, low education and weakness of the orthodox gentry to be the reason for the popularity of such sects. These very same factors would bolster certain boxing groups to fight christians. With a weak Qing state, the Christian missionaries flooded the area. French Jesuits dominated the Zhili side towns and Italian Franciscans the Shandong side towns. The French were particularly large, as stated by resident of the region “Early in the Guang-xu period, the White Lotus were active here. The county magistrate sent troops to make arrests. The French priest "Liang" told everyone, "I am a missionary. Whoever wants to join the Catholic Church raise your hand and register. I guarantee that nothing will happen to you." Several who had joined the White Lotus raised their hands and joined the church. In this way the government troops did not arrest them.” The town of Liyuantun saw its first congregation come about in a similar fashion. In the wake of the Song Jingshi uprising, a former rebel was arrested. A secret christian in Liyuantun convinced the man's family to join the church and appeal the for the mans release. That is just what they did and taking upon their example, many others followed suit. Soon there was some 20 catholic families mostly from the Wang family. Now while I call Liyuantun a “small town” it was fairly large. It held 300 households, had a marketplace attracting business. It was what we call a multiple surname town: 40% of the households were Yans; 20% Wangs: 10% Gaos and so on. Kinship had a special role in the town, as it did in most towns in China. Liyuantun was really no different than the rest of the towns in the north China plain; her residents had mud walled and thatch roofed homes. The people supported themselves farming, spinning, weaving and peddling. The farmers planted what, sorghum, millet and cotton, the soil was fairly fertile compared to the surrounded towns. With a bit better soil came some social differentiation within the town. The wealthiest family owned about 300 out of 4000 mu of land, 6 others households had around 80mu each. Some of the larger landholders rented out land, but it was far more common to just hire laborers. There were countless landless households, most of whom were hired as laborers. Some owned only 3 to 4 mu of land supplementing their farm income from secondary occupations, like weaving and peddling. The entire dynamic of the town allowed for some gentry types, and they commanded influence above the county level of governance, though their town was still very isolated. Now in the middle of Liyuantun, stood a pair of small worn out buildings which once housed a temple dedicated to Yu-huang miao, the Jade Emperor. It was alongside a little school. The temple was said to go back to 1861 and during the rebels it took damage and was left in disrepair. Meanwhile by 1869 christians were increasing and it was decided the Christian and non-christians should divide the temple property and its associated lands, around 38 mu worth. An agreement was made between neighborhood leaders, the christians and the local constable stating the Christians would receive the temple property of 3.91 mu and the 38mu of farmland would be divided into three sections for the christians. This as you can guess was extremely unpopular and many of the neighborhood leaders who signed the agreement would dispute it later. Now the key issue was the right to the buildings which houses the temple to the Jade emperor, the highest god in the pantheon. In 1873 and 1881 the magistrate of Guan, Han Guangding enforced temporary settlements, trying to push the Christians to buy another site. But the missionaries did not want to give up the location and demanded the original deal be met. In 1887 a Franciscan showed up carrying bricks and tiles, attempting to dismantle the temple and turn it into a church. But as he began to do so, two gentry types, Liu Chang-an and Zuo Jianxun led a mob of very pissed off villagers to drive off the christians who were trying to evict their temple to the jade emperor. Magistrate He Shizhen tried to remedy the situation with another temporary agreement. He Shizhen was devoted to confucianism, and quite loved by the people for he was notably not corrupt. He Shizhen personally went to Liyuantun and confirmed the mob was roused by the two gentry types who were punished, but he also made sure to take down the bricks and tiles the Franciscan had put up.  The issue with the temple never went away, other magistrates were unable to resolve the matter. He Shizhen would come back to try and make a more permanent arraignment and got the christians to agree to accept an alternative location for their church. Liu Chang-an agreed to purchase another site for said church to be constructed. He Shizhen and a new magistrate added 100 taels of their own money to be put towards the churches construction. And it seemed to all the issue was finally resolved.  To the Italian and French missionaries however, they refused this resolution. They claimed the chinese christian villagers were not qualified to agree to such a settlement and only they could. He Shizhen argued the dispute was between two chinese parties in Liyuantun and so a stand off began that spanned a few years. He Shizhen stood his ground, and refused to meet with the foreign missionaries, so the non christians held possession for the temple. Then in 1892, the French minister to Beijing applied pressure to the court who applied pressure to the local officials who applied pressure to the villagers. The French protest brought upon a predictable verdict, the temple was to be given to the Christians. He Shizhen donated 200 taels and 1000 cash for the construction of a new temple at a different location, but the Christians said it was a no go. The Christians complained about the meddling of officials and this escalated the situation. It seems a bit of revenge was on the menu, for a unknown person apparently invited a Daoist priest named Wei He-yi from Linqing into the picture. Wei He-yi happened to have an armed local militia whose leader was Zuo Jianxun, it always comes full circle doesn't it. The militia came over to defend the temple and things quickly got out of hand. The local Qing officials responded quickly sending the Daotai of the area alongside a group of other Qing authorities, the Dongchang prefect, Lingqing subprefect, magistrates of the surrounding Zhili counties of Qinghe, Quzhou and Wei alongside He Shizhen to meet the mob. The Qing officials told them they needed to preserve the peace and eventually persuaded them to disperse. The christians were allowed to come to the site, and it seemed they had won the day. Now this entire time, it was the gentry leading the charge against the Christians. They went through the appropriate means, they pressed their complaints to the prefectures, then to the provincial capital and all of this was quite expensive to do. A few of the gentry were very vigilant in their efforts and this earned them jail time. Several lost property because of the expenses. Liu Chang-an was stripped of his degree. By 1892 it was clear these gentry, despite some holding degrees, having money, land or influence could not challenge the missionaries. When the Qing authorities came in force in 1892 it signaled to them no further protests would be allowed, the gentry bent the knee. The gentry had thus given up the cause, but the struggle was passed to a younger and more volatile group.  Once the Christians got back the rights to the temple site they immediately went to work building a church. They soon found themselves under attack from a group of poor, young peasants known as “shi-ba kui / the 18 chiefs”. One story goes, the Christians were forced to fortify the church and hid inside as they were met with rocks and gunfire. The mob stormed the church and assaulted several of the Christians inside. The christians fled to the missionaries residence over in Wucheng and for a long time did not dare leave the residence. Another stand off occurred where upon if either side tried to build upon the temple location the other side would intervene and tear it down. The prefect of Dongchang, Hong Yongzhou ordered both sides to stop constructing anything and to agree to a new settlement.  These so called 18 Chiefs seem to represent the chiefs of the 18 surrounding villages, basically militia leaders. However oral tradition has it that they were all in fact young residents of Liyuantun, mostly poor peasants who simply took on the task of protecting the temple. Their leaders included Yan Shuqin, martial artists of the “Hong-quan” Red Boxing school and Gao Yuanxiang, known to the locals as “Gao Xiaomazi” Pockmarked Gao. Yan Shuqin owned around 5 mu of land and supplementing his incoming by peddling and spinning cotton. He had two brothers who were part of the 18 chiefs who worked as farm hands. Gao Yuanxiang had around 10 mu of land and made side money milling and reselling grain. The largest land owner out of the lot was Yan Mingjian with over 100 mu of land. 3 other chiefs were completely landless, most peddling to subsidize their income.  The missionaries saw the 18 chiefs as nothing more than some impoverished thugs, pushed into the situation by the gentry who had failed. However the 18 chiefs would prove to be a resilient group, take Gao Yuanxiang who spent 2 years in prison beginning in 1895 but carried the fight on. The 18 chiefs knew they could not hold back the Christians forever, they were a small and isolated force, so they turned to a man they thought could help them out named Zhao Sanduo. Zhao Sanduo lived 5kms southwest in Shaliuzhai a large village with 300 households in Wei county. He was a notable martial artist, who also went by the name Zaho Luozhu. He taught Plum Flower Boxing, a martial art going back to the early 17th century. Feng Keshan back during the eight trigrams uprising taught Plum Flower boxing.  Plum Flower Boxing was for self protecting, utilizing physical and spiritual exercise. There was little to no religious aspect in this martial art, except for some bowing to Sun Wukong or Shaseng. The prefect of Dongchang described Plum flower boxing as  “In the districts along the Zhili-Shandong border, the people are sturdy and enjoy the martial arts. Many of them practice the arts of boxing to protect themselves and their families, and to look out for each other. Great numbers practice [boxing] and it has spread widely. In Henan, Shanxi and Jiangsu there are also those who teach it, so that its name is widely known. Each year in the second or third [lunar] month there are fairs, and the boxers use this opportunity to gather and compare their techniques. They call this "liang-quan" ("showing off their boxing"). Thus in the countryside they are regarded as plum boxing meetings.” The plum flower boxer often practiced on market days and would often stage shows. Zhao Sanduo had roughly 2000 students, many of whom were employed as Yamen runners, giving him quite a advantage when dealing with disputes with Qing authorities. It is said Zhao may have had up to 400 mu of land and ran his own store, but countless accounts also claim he was a poor peasant with a meager 10 mu of land. When dealing with oral traditional history its always hard to feel out what is true and what is fable. Regardless Zhao was noted to be a very generous man and would use his considerable influence to right wrongs, particularly when it came to christian meddling.  The 18 chiefs pleaded for Zhao's help and at first he rejected them, not wanting to get involved, but somehow they twisted his arm. In april of 1897 the Christians yet again tried to bring their materials over to build upon the temple site. At the same time, Zhao had staged a major plum flower boxing exhibition in Liyuantun. It seems Zhao was just making a show of force, but soon violence broke out. Yet again the Christians hid in their church construction, then on april 27th, somewhere between 500-2000 men stormed the site and occupied it. The Christians attempted a counter attack which resulted in a single fatality and many injuries. The church was destroyed, the Christians had their homes looted and all of them fled. Upon receiving the news of the incident, He Shizhen sympathized with the non christians and the Governor of Shandong, Li Bingheng tried to prevent foreign intervention. By the fall of 1897 the Qing authorities endorsed a new settlement which gave a major victory to the non christians and their boxer allies. The Qing officials sought to buy the Christians a new site and supply all the supplies for their new church, while the old temple site would be used as a charitable school for all villagers. However in truth they sought to rebuild the old temple and even put on a grand celebration to commemorate it.  It seemed a grand victory, but it was to be short-lived as the Juye incident came about. The Germans seized Jiaozhou, Li Bingheng was demoted and now the Christians overwhelmingly had the upper hand. Imperial edicts were being frantically tossed around demanding all incidents to be avoided at all costs, while the missionaries pressed for revenge. The Italian bishop rejected the 1897 settlement and demanded the Qing officials get rid of the old temple and return the site to the christians. In the meantime Zhao Sanduo was joined by a man named Yao Wenqi, a native of Guanging, Zhili. Yao had been teaching boxing in the town of Liushangu, southwest of Liyuantun. Yao was senior to Zhao in the Plum Flower boxing school, thus his boxing teacher or Senpai as the Japanese would say. Yao radicalized the scene, by introducing some new recruits who were notorious for anti-manchu activities. Many of Zhao's students pleaded with him “Do not listen to Yao, he is ambitious! Don't make trouble. Since our patriarch began teaching in the late Ming and early Qing there have been 16 or 17 generations. The civil adherents read books and cure illness, the martial artists practice boxing and strengthen their bodies. None has spoken of causing disturbances”. Zhao headed the advice at first, but it seemed he could not break away from the anti-christian followers amongst the ranks. In early 1898 the Qing authorities threatened to arrest any of the Plum Flower boxers if they dared to assemble. The leaders of the Plum Flower Boxers who did not share the anti-christian stance advised Zhao and the others to leave, and he did. Zhao left with many followers and they took on a new name, Yihequan.  The translation of Yihequan is something along the lines as “the righteous and harmonious fists” or “boxers / fists united in righteousness'. The Yihequan of Guan county were united in righteous indignation over the Christian encroachment on the Liyuantun temple. This was not exactly a new thing, there were many Yihe organizations historically we have already covered. In the 1860s there were Yihe militias in southern Zhili fighting off the Nian rebels. In Wei county there were 3 different militias the Zhi he tuan “militia united in purpose”; Pei-yi tuan “militia worthy of righteousness; and the Yihe tuan “militia united in righteousness”. These three militias disbanded in the early 1870's, but were resurrected in 1896 because of the explosion in banditry. Interesting to note, the Yihe tuan were led by Zhao Laoguang, a cousin of Zhao Sanduo. Such Yihe boxer groups formed a coalition against the Christians. The most radical of them were aggressive members of the 18 chiefs of Liyuantun, under the leadership of “Big Sword” Yan Shuqin. Then there were aggressive members of the Plum flower boxers like Yao Wenqi. Zhao Sanduo had a fairly large network of friends spanning militia leaders and gentry class. Thus for the Qing government it was quite frustrating, as when they tried to crack down on certain groups, these groups suddenly were being aided by others and well hidden. It was a true Boxer coalition. The French demanded the dismissal of the popular magistrate, He Shizhen, who they saw as an obstacle and by early 1898 they got their way. He was replaced by Cao Ti who said as he entered the area “boxers were seen everywhere, wearing short jackets and knives, they filled the streets and alleys. Everywhere one looked, one saw their disorderly appearance”. Christians were fleeing Liyuantun in fear, thus Cao Ti's first task was to ease the tense situation. Cao Ti began with an investigation of the Boxer groups and learned that Zhao Sanduo was the key leader. He began systematically shaking down Boxer leaders trying to get Zhao to come forward, but he would not come out of the shadows. The Boxers in general were in hiding as Qing forces were building up a presence in the area. By February of 1898, prefect Hong Yongzhou took charge of the situation. On February 28th, Hong Yongzhou accused Yan Shuqin to be the murderer of a local Christian killed in the spring time. Hong went into Liyuantun and occupied the town with Qing forces, ushering the Christians to come claim the temple. While this solved the temple issue, it did not solve the Boxer issue as they were now gathering in local villages. Hong Yongzhou knew he needed to take out Zhao Sanduo, so he managed to convince local militia leaders he would provide Zhao safety if he would meet with him in Ganji. Zhao finally came over and Hong had this to say about their meeting  "I instructed the boxer leader Zhao San-duo very clearly, and showed him that for his best interest the Plum Boxers must be dispersed, and if they ever assembled again he would be prosecuted. I said to the man ‘ Your family is said to be well off and your sons and grandsons already established. Why have you not sought to protect yourself and your family, and have instead loosed your disciples to cause trouble, even committing murder and arson? Why do you let yourself be the puppet of others?" To all of this Zhao confessed his organization was infiltrated by some unruly men as a result of what was occurring at Liyuantun, but the Christians labeled him a criminal chieftain so he had to keep his boxers together for self protection. The Qing officials all agreed to offer him protection if he would disband the boxers. The Qing officials went with Zhao to his home in Shaliuzhai and got him to official disperse his boxers. However the Boxer coalition was vast and by no means was Zhao telling them to stop going to work for all. In Liyuantun in April, a notice suddenly appearance on the examination hall reading this “The patriots of all the provinces, seeing that the men of the West transgress all limits [literally: over-reach Heaven] in their behavior, have decided to assemble on the 15th day of the fourth moon and to kill the Westerners and burn their houses. Those whose hearts are not in accord with us are scoundrels and women of bad character. Those who read this placard and fail to spread the news deserve the same characterization. Enough. No more words are needed.” So yeah it was clear there were still a lot of angry boxers. The Qing officials attempted a new approach, they tried to recruit the peaceful boxers into militias. The First Sino-Japanese War had greatly diminished Qing authority in the region and such groups were necessary to restore law and order. Governor Zhang Ru-Mei began recruiting them with the primary intent to combat banditry and it looked extremely successful. As Zhang reported to the court in May “I have already sent deputies to the various localities to work together with the local officials to clean up the bao-jia [registers] and establish rural militia (xiang-tuan). Originally I wished to clear up the sources of banditry, but these can also be used to mediate between the people and the Christian converts. ” Zhang and other Qing officials were not naive, they knew many of the boxers in the militias would not be neutral when it came to Christian disputes. This led Zhang to make a rathe controversial recommendation on June 30th “If we allow them [the boxers] to establish private associations on their own authority, and officials take no notice, not only will foreigners have an excuse [to protest], but in time it could become a source of trouble. Northerners are customarily willful. Their bravery and fierceness in struggle are an established custom. The techniques of these boxers, and their system of masters and disciples have had some success in protecting the countryside and capturing bandits. We should instruct the local officials to order the gentry and people to transform these private associations into public undertakings, and change the boxing braves into people's militia. This would conform to public opinion and make them easier to control, and it would seem that both people and converts would benefit greatly” Come fall, rumors spread that the Qing officials were going to crack down and arrest more people. Qing soldiers in Linqing crossed the border into Zhili and began searching for anti christian biligerants in Shaliuzhai. This began an uproar and Yao Wenqi alongside the 18 chiefs took Zhao Sanduo and his entire family hostage and forced him to push the coalition to attack.  Boxers began to gather in hundreds along the border area of Zhili-Shandong. Boxers from Shaliuzhai marched north, assaulting Christians and destroying a few homes in some villages northwest of Liyuantun. Over the course of a few days bands of boxers passed through Hongtaoyuan which held a large christian population. There they destroyed a church and several houses. Rumors began to spread that the boxers were going to rescue Yan Shuqins brother and members of the 18 chiefs from jail. 50 horses were borrowed from supporters which the boxers mounted with large flags bearing what would become the famous slogan of the boxer movement ‘Fu Qing mie-yang / support the Qing, destroy the foreigners”. This was the first known appearance of the slogan and the Qing reacted with force. Qing forces were brought over from Linqing in Shandong and Daming in Zhili. The governor of Zhili, the magistrates of Qiu, Wei and Guan alongside other Qing officials quote “ordered the militia heads and gentry directors (shen-dong) of the three counties to go forward to enlighten the people to sincerity and public spiritedness, and to make them aware of the pros and cons. They strenuously reasoned with the boxers. Zhao Luo-zhu [i.e., Zhao San-duo] then publicly kowtowed to Yao Luo-qi [i.e., Yao Wen-qi] and the boxer crowd, and asked them to disperse and return to their homes. The boxers were deeply repentant and on October 31 and November 1 they dispersed in small groups and returned home.” The springtime dispersal of the boxers would have earned the Qing a summer of peace, but as the Boxers headed back to their homes, some passed through Hongtaoyuan. It is said the Christians there tossed insults at the boxers, prompting Yao Wenqi and some more hot headed types to seek revenge. On November 3rd, 80 boxers assaulted the Christian community of Hongtaoyuan, burning down a church and seven houses killing perhaps 3 christians. After this they advanced upon some other Christian villages in Wei county, but French missionaries had been organizing a militia 477 men strong. So the boxers instead attacked the nearby village of Disankou where they burned and looted more Christian homes. The next day saw Qing troops attack the boxers at Houwei village, where 4 were killed and 19 were arrested including Yao Wenqi. Yao Wenqi was beheaded the next day in Hongtaoyuan.  Peace was thus restored to the 18 villages and as late as November of 1899 a Protestant missionary reported “a cordial welcome in Liyuantun”. The long struggle over Liyuantun had seemingly come to an end, or had it?  I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Yihequan, Boxers of the righteous and harmonious fists had risen to face off against the Christian menace plaguing China. The christians retaliated heavily and seemingly have quelled the boxers, but for how long would such a peace last?

The Chinese Revolution
Episode 34- Women Revolutionaries

The Chinese Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 13:17


Chinese feminists and revolutionaries were active before and during China's 1911 Revolution. Qiu Jin wore men's clothing, was ahead of her time by writing in Standard Chinese instead of Classical Chinese and in making speeches to engage all ages in the struggle for women's rights and women's education. These women believed that women had to seek their own rights, rather than depend on men.Wu Shuqing imagined and then created the Women's Revolutionary Army, which fought at Hankou and Nanjing during the 1911 Revolution.Films and plays have been made about Qiu Jin. But more should be known about Wu Shuqing whose life after the revolution is not really known.Women's rights and education have improved since then. And women have led the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Taiwan. But on the mainland, the Chinese Communist Party is currently run exclusively by 24 men and no women. Qiu might be disappointed.Please fill out the listener survey here .Image: "Tomb of Qiu Jin, 2022-07-30 02" by Siyuwj is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public Power Underground
Utility Maximization, Community Input, and Solarpunk Stories with Prof. Dr. Destenie Nock

Public Power Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 89:30


Prof. Dr. Destenie Nock joins Dr. Ahlmahz Negash and Paul Dockery for a conversation about what the grid of the future *should* look like. The discussion dives deep into (1) the energy equity gap, (2) a methodology for finding the optimal expansion of a power system under the objective of maximizing social benefit, (3) the Gini coefficient, and (4) how to use the Strategic Objective Hierarchy combined with the expertise of social scientists to translate community input into rigorously measurable inputs into an optimization model!You can find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share with friends that are electric utility enthusiasts, like us!09:24 - A benefit maximization approach to utility planningDestenie Nock, Todd Levin, Erin Baker, Changing the policy paradigm: A benefit maximization approach to electricity planning in developing countries, Applied Energy, Volume 264, 2020, 114583, ISSN 0306-2619, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114583.28:13 - Amplifying community leader perspectivesErin Baker, Destenie Nock, Todd Levin, Samuel A. Atarah, Anthony Afful-Dadzie, David Dodoo-Arhin, Léonce Ndikumana, Ekundayo Shittu, Edwin Muchapondwa, Charles Van-Hein Sackey, Who is marginalized in energy justice? Amplifying community leader perspectives of energy transitions in Ghana, Energy Research & Social Science, Volume 73, 2021, 101933, ISSN 2214-6296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2021.101933.Prof. Dr. Destenie Nock explainer videos: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.destenienock4164/videos48:53 - Unveiling hidden energy poverty using the energy equity gapCong, S., Nock, D., Qiu, Y.L. et al. Unveiling hidden energy poverty using the energy equity gap. Nat Commun 13, 2456 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-30146-5 Video link to “The Energy Equity Gap: Unveiling Hidden Energy Poverty” presentation for Energy Seminar Series at UC Davis Video link to Destenie Nock: Identifying Hidden Forms of Energy Poverty Video link to Energy Nerd Show NOAA's Meteorological Development Lab's work on Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures NOAA's experimental tools for calculating Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures and how it compares to heat index Evaluating the 35°C wet-bulb temperature adaptability threshold for young healthy subjects 1:07:38 - What should the grid of the future look like?1:12:42 - Ahlmahz's insightful question of the week: What's the overlap between energy justice and energy assistance?“Jenkins et al. [49] review three core tenets of energy justice: 1) distributional justice, relating to equal distribution of both the costs and benefits of the energy system; 2), recognition justice, relating to the fair representation of individuals; and 3) procedural justice, providing equal access to decision making processes.”From Who is marginalized in energy justice? Amplifying community leader perspectives of energy transitions in Ghana, Section 1:1:18:27 - from Human Batteries to Solarpunk - a new Public Power Underground game! Ezra Klein podcast: What the heck is going on with UFO stories? Monk and Robot series by Becky Chambers Futurama The Fifth Element The Matrix Avatar Men in Black WALL-E Strange World Mad Max Iron Man Public Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it's work to watch!

Kings and Generals: History for our Future
3.56 Fall and Rise of China: Not always Sunny in Shandong

Kings and Generals: History for our Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 36:15


Last time we spoke about the conclusion of the first Sino-Japanese War and we took a side trip speaking about overseas Chinese in the 19th century. The treaty of Shimonoseki ended the war between Japan and the Qing dynasty. The Qing dynasty was humiliated yet again, but so too was Japan because of the triple intervention of Germany, France and Russia. The balance of power in the east had shifted dramatically. Such dramatic change that was seen in the 19th century led to massive emigration within and outside of China. The wealthy and common Chinese people wanted to improve their lives and they moved within China seeking lands to farm and outside China seeking new opportunities. Overseas Chinese were heavily influenced by the great Gold Rushes of the 19th century and of course the colossal railway projects. In many ways it was a dark part of the histories of numerous nations, but in the end it was also the beginning of a new international community.     #56 This episode it's not always sunny in Shandong   Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Shandong, anytime you hear about a conflict in Chinese history it always seems to originate with Shandong. Indeed Shandong has been at the heart of an unbelievable number of conflicts, it just always seems to be the birthing place for trouble, but hell it always gave us Confucious. Not going to lie, this is going to be a bit of a bizarre episode. The purpose of this episode is to somewhat explain, how certain groups emerge historically because….well of just a place. Shandong is unique, its been at the heart of so many events. We are soon going to be jumping into another major event in Chinese history, but to best tell how it comes about, I wanted to cover the origin of those responsible. It just so happens where the majority of these people come from, that is northwest Shandong by the way, makes for quite a story. So let us explore Shandong and perhaps touch just a bit, like a teaser upon a group of people that will become known to the western world as the Boxers. In the late 19th century Shandong held an enormous population, cereal agriculture and numerous impoverished villages. The climate of the region could go from just above freezing for the winter months and blazingly hot and humid for the summer months. China took its time modernizing as we all know, so the peasants of Shandong had to rely mostly on mother nature for irrigation and mother nature in China could be quite cruel. Floods were common, so were droughts. Shandong is quite diverse, its eastern portion was very productive, producing grain, fruits and vegetables. Its streams carried gold dust which was panned by locals. It was part of an ancient silk-raising region. Along the peninsula was a relative immunity to natural disasters. Landlords were more plentiful here than Shandongs western half and it held numerous important port cities like Qingdao which today produces Tsingtao beer, one of my favorites. Commerce was quite bountiful in the port cities and by far and large the peninsula and northern slope of eastern shandong were the most developed parts of the province. In the mid 19th century 58% of Shandongs provincial degree holders came from either the northern slope or peninsula. However when you look at the northwest plains of Shandong province you begin to see a discrepancy. Stretching across the entire region north of the Yellow River, held one of the most populous regions, with 250 people per square kilometer covering around 26% of Shandongs land area. 93% or so of these people were peasants and the region was purely agricultural, but it could be described as anything but prosperous. Average yields were the lowest of any region in Shandong, reflecting the persistent problems of waterlogging and salinity of the soil. The northwest was prone to natural disasters. The yellow river became quite problematic to this region in the 1880s. The bed of the river had risen above ground level through most of Shandong, and the floods became increasingly bad. Though bad, the yellow river was not the only source of misery for northwest Shandong. Lesser streams frequently caused local floodings and as funny as it sounds, too much water was an issue, but often it was too little that brought upon real calamity. In 1876 a terrible drought was said to have carried off nearly 2 million people. 10 years later, famine hit again, truly making Northwest Shandong a disaster area. As bad as mother nature could be, man could also be problemsome.  West of Jinan is an imperial highway that runs north and south. It passed into the province of Dezhou, then through Haotang and Chiping before crossing the yellow river's northern course at Dong'e. This area since ancient times saw numerous invading armies cross it from north to south. The Mongols used it and then the Manchu in a similar fashion. It was ripe also for rebels to take up shop. As we saw, the Taiping's northern expedition in the mid 1850's brought them into Shandong, when they attempted to hit Beijing. But Prince Sengge Rinchen managed to turn away the Taiping, ironically by flooding them out. The Nian rebels likewise raided Shandong, first in its southwest, but then in its northwest by the late 1860's. Even the White Lotus Rebellion saw much spreading in the region. It was often said by travelers that this area “suffered quite as much from the imperial soldiers as they did from the rebels, and at times even worse”. With such conditions it was no surprise numerous rebels and bandits would emerge. Banditry was an important part of both northwest and southwest Shandong. It was prevalent especially along the southern border with Zhili were bands of around 8-13 men would often perform highway robbery. Roving bandits would prey upon innocent villages, with the prime time being winter as most of these men were not full time bandits, oh no most had homes and grew crops, it was seasonal work. One account in July of 1897 had this to say “the season when highwaymen are especially numerous and dangerous is upon us. The kaoliang is in its prime, and being 7 or 8 feet high and very thick affords a most convenient ambush. It is unsafe to travel alone even in daylight over lonely roads”.  Now northwest shandong was disaster prone leading to barely any landlords. The region was simply not wealthy enough to support many landlords. Poverty and peasantry was the norm. It was not unheard of for entire villages to take up the road, carrying entire families of men, women and children begging for food. There was a ton of mobility, and a lot of young men would sell themselves as laborers to make ends meet. There was a constant migration of people in northwest Shandong because of the harsh conditions. All of these conditions lent the region into a certain mentality. Now Shandong is the birthplace of both Confucious and Mencius, the very foundation of orthodoxy in China, so why do so many rebellions seem to spurt up here? Confucian tradition holds that a ruler should educate, and lead people to do what is right. But Shandong has historically been seen to be a stubborn place for sectarianism, especially during the Qing dynasty. Something Qing officials took notice of, was how rebellions often came about with the marriage of a sect, take for example the White Lotus and martial arts, which we can also refer to as boxing. The Ming had set a law against Heterodoxy which the Qing adopted, it proscribed a penalty of strangulation for the leaders and banishment of 3000 li distance for followers. Here is a passage of the laws “all teachers and shamans who call down heterodox gods [jiang xieshen, write charms, [chant] incantations [to make] water [magically efficacious: zhou-shui], perform planchette and pray to sages, calling themselves duan-gong (First Lord), tai-bao (Great Protector) or shi-po (shamaness); and those who wildly call themselves the White Lotus Society of the Buddha Maitreya, the Ming-zun [Manichaean?] sect, or the White Cloud Assembly with their heretical and heterodox [zuo-daoyi-duan] techniques; or those who hide pictures [of heterodox gods or patriarchs] and gather in groups to burn incense, meeting at night and dispersing at dawn, pretending to do good works but [actually] arousing and misleading the people” So as you can see with this passage, the law made it clear that incantations or charms were particularly concerning to the Qing court. Mere worship was tolerated or at least treated leniently. But what was definitely not ok was the formation of hierarchies, such as master and disciples, or the use of lets say magic. These actions were seen as instrumental to providing the organization needed for subversive activity, ie rebellions. In the early Qing days, these prohibitions were pretty effective, while sectarian worship still flourished, at least no rebellions were kicking off. However by the late 18th century things began to change, rebellions emerged. Now I spoke extensively about the White Lotus Rebellion, but there were two other significant rebellions took place around this time, the Wang Lun rebellion of 1774 and the eight Trigrams uprising of 1813. Both broke out in the Shandong region and both involved significant participation from martial arts groups, more notably both involved those known as Yi-he-quan, aka those who the west would call Boxers by 1898.  The Qing noted the persistence of sectarianism in Shandong, the province was a major source of what was called ‘meditational sects” built upon the White Lotus tradition. These meditational sects had no great halls, sutras or views, they usually were just people prescribing certain diets. They stressed meditation and breathing exercises, sometimes with recitation of incantations. They were pretty simplistic, groups with rituals based around certain times of the day. Both the Wang Lun rebellion and eight Trigrams uprising were begun by these so called “meditational sects”. Wang Lun was a former Yaman runner who managed to get rich working as a healer in Shouzhang county in southwest Shandong. He was the leader of the White Lotus sect in Shandong province in the 1770s. He was a self-taught physician and a martial arts master. He taught his followers yoga, meditation and  the ability to fast for long periods of time. Honestly you could really call these people modern day yogi's. His sect was noted for their fasting techniques and martial arts prowess. By 1774 his sect numbered several thousand. It was in this year, Wang Lun began spreading rumors of an impending turn of the Kalpa. In the Hindu and Buddhist faiths, Kalpa refers to a period of time between creation and the recreation of the universe. He was telling his converts that the reincarnation of Maitreya was upon them, and he was destined to become the Emperor of China. He mobilized his followers and marched upon the city of Shouzhang on October 3rd of 1774. With some help from followers already inside the city, the rebels seized it and ransacked everything they could. The rebels held Shouzhang for a few days before abandoning it to attack the city of Yangku. Yangku was easily captured as its local garrison had just been sent to relieve Shouzhang. From there the rebels captured Tangyi and Liulin before marching upon the larger city of Linqing. By this point the rebels had defeated multiple Qing forces and rumors spread this sect were utilizing invulnerability magic. Many officials in Linqing fled in fear of this. For weeks Wang Lun's forces besieged the city, but the Qing defenders led by Qing Zhanhun resisted their attacks. Wang Lun's forces soon were surrounded and Wang Lun elected to burn himself alive rather than surrender. The Eight Trigrams rebellion was a short lived revolt that broke out in Zhili, Henan and of course Shandong. It too was a sub branch of the White Lotus, led by 3 notable figures. The Eight Trigram sect goes back to the late 17th century of the Ming Dynasty founded by Liu Zuochen and the Liu family of Shandong which maintain it for decades. It was the first folk religion to develop civil and martial work methods, this is referred to as “wen and wu” a conceptual pair in Chinese philosophy, referring to civil and military realms for governance. They believed in meditation techniques to overcome human limits, to reach salvation. They were organized into eight trigrams and predicted a time of troubles and a new kalpa and mobilized themselves through master-disciple relationships. A major component of them was practicing martial arts.  Now like I said during this rebellion they had 3 leaders, the first was Lin Qing who was described as a hustler who loved gambling and took on some odds jobs like being a night watchman, an enforcer, and even a minor healer. Eventually he took over a small white lotus sect and in 1811 he met Li Wen-cheng who at the time was trying to assume leadership over a larger white lotus sect network spanning across Henan, Zhili and Shandong. Both Lin and Li were inspired by the appearance of a comet in 1811 that they believed was a sign that they could topple the Qing dynasty. They also met Feng Keshan who was a martial arts master, who was not really interested in their crazy religious stuff, but he was seen to be a great leader in his own right and he joined them as a means of recruiting followers from boxing groups within Henan, Zhili and Shandong. In July of 1813 the main leaders of the eight trigrams met and discussed a date for a rebellion. What really began their necessity to rebel, was a series of droughts and floods that had brought upon a famine which in turn led to a sharp increase in the price of wheat. The emperor at the time had scheduled a hunting trip on September 15th, so the rebels knew the Forbidden city would be lightly guarded. The plan called for ambushing the Emperor as he was coming back from the trip, just outside the city. Qing court officials heard rumors of the planned rebellion and quickly arrested Li Wen-cheng on September 2nd. They began torturing him, but soon his followers broke in and rescued him. The rebellion was then pushed forward and the Eight Trigrams quickly seized Huaxin, Dingtao and Caoxian in southern Zhili and Shandong. Lin Qing took charge of an attack upon the forbidden city, although he notably did not participate in the attack. The rebels hid in ships outside the eastern and western palace gates as Lin paid off palace eunuchs to lead his forces through the gates. The rebels wore white cloths around their heads and waists and were armed mostly with knives or iron bars. They tried to attack during a mealtime when they assumed the guards would be eating. The Emperor at this time was around 50 miles away from the city walls. Around 80 rebels managed to get through the gates before they were closed and fighting erupted inside. With the element of surprise lost, the rebels soon routed as the Imperial guards brigade hunted them down. Several thousand supported continued to besiege cities for months, but all would be suppressed in January of 1814.  Li Wen-chang along with 4000 followers died while besieging Huixian. Over 20,000 or so eight trigram members would be killed and an estimated 70,000 people would die as a result of the short rebellion. So Shandong was kind of a breeding ground for sects, particularly from the White Lotus faith. Shandong also was a place notable for martial arts. As early as the Song dynasty, the people of Shandong were noted for being warlike and brave. Their reputation only strengthen with time. During the late 19th century a western source labeled the people of shandong “Warlike, industrious and intelligent. The natives of Shantung [Shandong] ... whose overflow has peopled the rich lands of Manchuria, enjoy the finest record for both physical and moral qualities. It is from them the Chinese navy drew its best recruits; it is they who proved their prowess either as brigands or as a self-reliant and self-defended exploiters of the resources of Liaotung [Liaodong] and Manchuria.” It was not just westerners who took notice of Shandong's martial arts prowess, the Qing dynasty looked to Shandong often for its military. Shandong was an area of China that had seen repeated invasions, take out a map of China, you see it immediately, anyone who comes from the north pretty much has to go through shandong. Repeated invasions by forces from the north encouraged the development of martial habits in self defense, add natural and human disasters that continuously disrupted the social order, and you eventually end up with bandits. The people who settled in shandong had to deal with constant banditry and attacks from invaders. Shandong also had a greater military/civil ratio than most provinces. From 1851-1900 the northwest ratio was around 1.22 to 1 and the southwest 2.38 to 1 while the ratio for the entire province was around .57 to 1. And those areas with the higher rations just so happen to be the areas where boxers and members of the Big Sword society emerged. We will talk more about them later. The martial arts tradition of western shandong spawned numerous martial arts groups. There was a popular culture which stressed military virtues, boxing and swordsmanship. Seeing martial arts teachers displaying their prowess in the market places was a very common sight. In 1899 the Zhili magistrate Lae Nai-xuan wrote a pamphlet urging the prohibition of boxers and he wrote about certain martial arts groups along the borders of Jiangsu, Anhu, Henan and Shandong.  “In this area there are many vagabonds and rowdies (wu-lai gun-tu) who draw their swords and gather crowds. They have established societies of various names: the Obedient Swords (Shun-dao hui), Tiger-tail Whip (Huwei bian), the Yi-he Boxers,* and Eight Trigrams Sect (Ba-gua jiao). They are overbearing in the villages and oppress the good people. The origin of these disturbances is gambling. They go to fairs and markets and openly set up tents where they take valuables in pawn and gather to gamble. They [also] conspire with yamen clerks who act as their eyes and ears. “ The people Lai Nai-xuan are describing are the Yi-he-quan Boxers. Who the hell are these guys? These were young men, the type to gamble, drink, perform petty crime to get by, the thuggish types. They most often than naught were bandits, involved in things like salt smuggling. As seen with the Wang Lun and the eight trigrams rebellions, these types of young men practicing boxing were greatly sought after as followers, so sects often created civil and military like divisions to attract them. Adding martial arts to a sect's repertoire could help greatly to recruit. Take the White Lotus sect overall, many of its members, perhaps the majority were historically women. Females were much less likely to take an active role in violence, so white lotus leaders who were usually always looking to start a rebellion began seeing the necessity to recruit able bodied young men, those who knew some boxing to get things cooking. Boxing was often used as a way of luring people into sect activities. It was also a deceptive little trick. If a sect members was teaching youth boxing, it did not necessarily mean they were followers of his sect, it was like a foot in the door process. Thus Shandong was the breeding grounds for both sects and boxers, who often intermingled.  Another interesting thing that has a lot of roots in Shandong is the long history of invulnerability rituals. When rebels kicked up, they were as you can imagine met with force by the Qing authorities. Facing well armed Qing soldiers, rebels often tried to enhance the fighting capabilities of their followers by the use of magic, specifically invulnerability magic. This goes back to ancient times of course, but the advent of firearms from the west during the 17th century really enhanced the appearance of such magic. Several rebel groups during the Ming dynasty would use the allegedly polluting power of women to stop gunfire from walled cities that were being besieged. Wang Lun famous used large numbers of women who would attempt summoning goddesses to prevent the approach of bullets or stop guns from firing. The eight trigrams rebellion used a particularly invulnerability technique known as “jin-zhon-zhao / the armor of the golden bell”. This technique would later be famously employed by the Big Swords society, again future episodes will delve into this more. The technique was a form of kung-fu that employed “Qigong”. Qigong is a system of coordinating body-posturing, like movement, breathing and meditation. Those performing it would perform breathing exercises which they claimed helped protect their bodies against blades and even bullets as if a large bell was covering their body. Some who practiced this would chant incantations like “a song does not tell his father; a father does not tell his son”. During the mid 19th century rebellions were tearing China apart. The Taiping, Nian, local white lotus were all hitting different parts of China simultaneously. By 1860 the Qing government was cracking down left right and center, increasing land taxes to support the suppressing efforts. In 1861, in Qiu county, the very extreme edge of western Shandong saw rebels rise up, a majority of them were of the white lotus.  They were joined by martial artists of the Black Flag Army under the leadership of Song Jing-shi a professional boxer and swordsman who made a living as a highway escort, like a armed guard for wealthy nobles.  Unlike the previous rebellions that had marriages between boxers and sects, these rebellions in the mid 19th century brought upon a new flavor, an anti-manchu one. The Taiping and Nian rebellions inspired a vigorous hate against the Manchu, particularly against the corrupt officials that made up their dynasty. Certainly when the Qing began to suppress the rebels, it led to a ravaging of the countryside seeing flocks of boxers join the rebels in response. While many boxers joined such rebels, others would join the Qing to combat them as well. In 1861, Song Jing-shi was forced to surrender to the Qing and he would claim he only joined the rebellion because he and his followers were facing persecution by yamen runners. He then offered his services against the rebels, but he had one condition, that his forces would stay intact. His forces indeed fought against the Nian rebels, marching into Henan. The Qing asked him and his followers to go to Shaanxi to fight them there, but he elected to take his men to western Shandong where his original base was and just rebelled again. The story of Song Jing-shi showcases how martial artists and sectarians were a mainstream aspect of peasantry life in shandong. The participation of boxers on the side of rebels and the government shows it was really part of the social fabric of the region. Western Shandong by the late Qing period saw greater numbers of military examination graduates. Boxing was becoming much more popular as a recreation for youthful men and a means of protecting one's home. As one Gazetter said “The local people like to practice the martial arts—especially to the west of Linqing. There are many schools: Shao-lin, Plum Flower and Greater and Lesser Hong Boxing. Their weapons are spears, swords, staff and mace. They specialize in one technique and compete with one another” . In rural villages of Shandong you would see what “ying-shen saihui / inviting the gods to a performance”. This can be described as a sort of opera, where a center for attention was erected. Shows would be put on to benefit the local temple gods, large tents went up and people came from all around for some good ol' R & R. Relatives from surrounding villages would come and drink, eat, gamble, have fun and such. And here at these opera places, many boxers would showcase their skills. Many of the gods being worshiped were military figures, especially for western shandong. Marital themes of the Water Margin, the romance of the 3 kingdoms and enfeoffment of the gods were notably loved spectacles. It was all a blend of social drama and theater and it was a beloved part of communities, and something they wanted to protect, and to protect it they had Boxers. Young men began studying martial arts to protect their communities, leading to things like crop watching associations. Poverty was getting worse and worse by the late 19th century, driving more into banditry and thus more boxers emerged to counter balance them. The late Qing dynasty would see an increase in military applicants from Shandong and it seems boxing was pushing it. Boxing was a popular part of the culture in Shandong, particularly in its western half and this led itself to providing the dynasty with good soldiers. The boxers were tolerated, hell they kind of became seen as defenders of local communities. But as the 19th century saw many internal rebellions, it also saw external threats. The British, French, Russians, and Japanese, amongst others, were encroaching and humiliating China. The threat of western imperialism would prove to be the final ingredient to see the rise of a new sort of movement. After the first opium war, 5 treaty ports were opened in China, but they were most confined the the southern and southeastern coast. Then the second opium war opened major ports in the north, like Tianjin and Chefoo along the Shandong peninsula in 1862. The Boxer movement was thus introduced to foreigners. Foreign cotton textiles began to enter Shandong through these ports, increasing during the 1880s and much more so during the 1890s. Despite the disruption of the first sino-Japanese war, cotton textile imports in Shandong rose rapidly. The increase in textile imports was seriously interfering with Shandong home grown textiles. In 1866 the Commissioner of customs at Yantai noted that the native Shandong textiles were "very good and durable, and are largely used in this province." Twenty years later, this same port reported that "the increase in its [cotton yarn's] import is said to be seriously interfering with the local industry ofspinning, which affords a means of support to many poor women." Then  in 1887, the same commissioner reported that "I gather that the reeling of Native Cotton Yarn in this province is almost at a standstill." Foreign imports were having a disastrous effect particularly on northwest Shandong. The war with Japan hit the Shandong peninsula when the Japanese attacked weihaiwei. Qing forces were rushed northward and to the coast from interior parts of Shandong. The wars primary affect on Shandong was stripping it of its garrison forces as more and more men were sent to the front. This left a power vacuum in which two types of forces emerged; bandits and self defense forces, such as the Big Sword Society. When the war came to an end it provided dramatic evidence the Qing government was incompetent. There was a immediate feeling that China was breaking apart and that the Great Powers intended to carve it up for themselves. You all probably have seen the famous painting showing the great world powers leaders carving into china. 1897-1898 saw what we call the scramble for concessions and this was a very real crisis. Every since the opium wars, Christian missionaries gradually flooded China. In Shandong, catholic missionaries began at first in secret to convert the Chinese, by 1850 its estimated there were nearly 6000. By the late 19th century this grew to 16,850 in 1887 and during the 1890's it rose up dramatically to 47,221. The catholics remained in western Shandong and parts of Zhili while protestants grew along Shandongs coast around the treaty ports. The converts began to gain advantages with foreigners and this was met with resentment from those non christians around them. The church would intervene countless times in China's domestic politics and justice. The missionaries were protected and held extraterritoriality provisions from the many treaties of the 19th century. Their converts would also by extension be able to use some rights. For example if a convert Chinese stated they were being oppressed because of their faith, the foreign missionaries could intervene, and this was most definitely a system that was exploited. The missionaries would often intervene in any sort of temporal dispute, but the most common exploit was converts using their christianity to escape government punishments. Who else do you think would convert to Christianity to escape punishment, well bandits of course. In western shandong, bandits began seeking the protection of the church. So all of the sectarian groups that had been flourishing alongside the boxer groups were decaying and sought Christianity for protection. Likewise bandits would seek the same protection. The Boxers were losing their sense of being, those who they often aligned with to protect were seeking alternatives, and those they were protecting them from, were seeking the same thing. It looked to many of these youthful men that the missionaries were evil and ruining their lives. The situation was ripe for a major conflict. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. Shandong, why is it always Shandong? It's sort of reminiscent of Bismarck talking about the balkans before WW1. Shandong was producing youthful men, who were watching their nation decay, and at some point enough would be enough.  

The Nonlinear Library
AF - EIS V: Blind Spots In AI Safety Interpretability Research by Stephen Casper

The Nonlinear Library

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 18:32


Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: EIS V: Blind Spots In AI Safety Interpretability Research, published by Stephen Casper on February 16, 2023 on The AI Alignment Forum. Part 5 of 12 in the Engineer's Interpretability Sequence. Thanks to Anson Ho, Chris Olah, Neel Nanda, and Tony Wang for some discussions and comments. TAISIC = “the AI safety interpretability community” MI = “mechanistic interpretability” Most AI safety interpretability work is conducted by researchers in a relatively small number of places, and TAISIC is closely-connected by personal relationships and the AI alignment forum. Much of the community is focused on a few specific approaches like circuits-style MI, mechanistic anomaly detection, causal scrubbing, and probing. But this is a limited set of topics, and TAISIC might benefit from broader engagement. In the Toward Transparent AI survey (Räuker et al., 2022), we wrote 21 subsections of survey content. Only 1 was on circuits, and only 4 consisted in significant part of works from TAISIC. I have often heard people in TAISIC explicitly advising more junior researchers to not focus much on reading from the literature and instead to dive into projects. Obviously, experience working on projects is irreplaceable. But understanding the broader literature and community is a recipe for developing insularity and blind spots. I am quick to push back against advice that doesn't emphasize the importance of engaging with outside work. Within TAISIC, I have heard interpretability research described as dividing into two sets: mechanistic interpretability and, somewhat pejoratively, “traditional interpretability.” I will be the first to say that some paradigms in interpretability research are unproductive (see EIS III-IV). But I give equal emphasis to the importance of TAISIC not being too parochial. Reasons include maintaining relevance and relationships in the broader community, drawing useful inspiration from past works, making less-correlated bets with what we focus on, and most importantly – not reinventing, renaming, and repeating work that has already been done outside of TAISIC. TAISIC has reinvented, reframed, or renamed several paradigms Mechanistic interpretability requires program synthesis, program induction, and/or programming language translation “Circuits”-style MI is arguably the most popular and influential approach to interpretability in TAISIC. Doing this work requires iteratively (1) generating hypotheses for what a network is doing and then (2) testing how valid these hypotheses explain its internal mechanisms. Step 2 may not be that difficult, and causal scrubbing (discussed below) seems like a type of solution that will be useful for it. But step 1 is hard. Mechanistic hypothesis generation is a lot like doing program synthesis, program induction, and/or programming language translation. Generating mechanistic hypotheses requires synthesizing programs to explain a network using its behavior and/or structure. If a method for this involves synthesizing programs based on the task or I/O from the network, it is a form of program synthesis or induction. And if a method is based on using a network's structure to write down a program to explain it, it is very similar to programming language translation. In general, program synthesis and program induction are very difficult and currently fail to scale to large problems. This is well-understood, and these fields are mature enough so that we have textbooks on them and how difficult they are (e.g. Gulwani et al., 2017). Meanwhile, programming language translation is very challenging too. In practice, translating between common languages (e.g. Python and Java) is only partially automatable and relies on many hand-coded rules (Qiu, 1999), and using large language models has had very limited successes (Roziere et al.). And in cases like ...

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese
Bubble Tea & Bravery: Mei-Yin & Qiu's Chinatown Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 13:44


Link to full transcript at https://www.fluentfiction.org/... Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinesewww.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Bubble Tea & Bravery: Mei-Yin & Qiu's Chinatown Adventure Story Transcript: Zh: 当美茵和邱漫步在旧金山唐人街狭窄、繁华的街道上时,她们知道她们会发现一些特别的东西。 En: As Mei-Yin and Qiu strolled the narrow, bustling streets of San Francisco's Chinatown, they knew they would find something special. Zh: 从他们很小的时候起,他们就停下来喝奶茶和聊天,这一直是一个传统。 En: It had been a tradition ever since they were little to stop for bubble tea and conversation. Zh: 天空中阳光明媚,两个最好的朋友有说有笑。 En: The sun shone brightly in the sky as the two best friends laughed and talked. Zh: 美音乌黑的长发随风飘扬,秋的眼镜在阳光下闪闪发亮。 En: Mei-Yin's long black hair was blowing in the wind and Qiu's glasses sparkled in the sunlight. Zh: 走着走着,美音和秋注意到五颜六色的装饰、红灯笼和诱人的中国菜香味。 En: As they walked, Mei-Yin and Qiu noticed the colorful decorations, red lanterns, and the inviting aroma of Chinese food. Zh: 他们被眼前的景象和气味迷住了,差点错过了珍珠奶茶店亮黄色的招牌。 En: They were so entranced by the sights and smells that they almost missed the bright yellow sign of the bubble tea shop. Zh: 秋是第一个注意到的,兴奋地指给美茵看。 En: Qiu was the first to notice it and excitedly pointed it out to Mei-Yin. Zh: 没有犹豫,他们快步穿过马路,进了店里。 En: Without hesitation, they hurriedly crossed the street and entered the shop. Zh: 在里面,他们闻到了珍珠奶茶的甜香和店主的笑脸。 En: Inside, they were greeted with the sweet smell of bubble tea and the smiling face of the shopkeeper. Zh: 美音和秋飞快地选好了酒水,然后在其中一桌坐下。 En: Mei-Yin and Qiu quickly chose their drinks and then took a seat at one of the tables. Zh: 他们一边喝着酒,一边谈论着这一天以及他们一直在做什么。 En: As they sipped their drinks, they talked about the day and what they had been doing. Zh: 美音向邱讲述了她的研究项目,邱分享了他在公园的一天的故事。 En: Mei-Yin told Qiu about her research project and Qiu shared stories of his day at the park. Zh: 突然,外面一阵巨响打断了他们的谈话。 En: Suddenly, a loud noise outside broke their conversation. Zh: 两个朋友向窗外望去,看到一群人在街上吵架。 En: The two friends looked out the window to see a group of people arguing in the street. Zh: 美音和秋惊恐地看着战斗变得更加激烈。 En: Mei-Yin and Qiu watched in horror as the fight grew more violent. Zh: 一名男子挥舞着一把刀,似乎打算攻击其他人。 En: One man was wielding a knife and seemed intent on attacking the others. Zh: 美音和秋震惊地看着对方,不知道该怎么办。 En: Mei-Yin and Qiu looked at each other in shock, unsure of what to do. Zh: 犹豫片刻后,他们决定采取行动。 En: After a few moments of hesitation, they decided to take action. Zh: 秋从柜台后面抓起一把扫帚,美音跑到外面。 En: Qiu grabbed a broom from behind the counter and Mei-Yin ran outside. Zh: 她大声叫男人们停止打斗,然后在秋的帮助下,设法制止了打斗。 En: She yelled for the men to stop fighting and then, with Qiu's help, managed to break up the fight. Zh: 这两个朋友阻止了一个可能致命的情况,当他们看着他们分道扬镳时,他们感到自豪和成就感。 En: The two friends had stopped a potentially deadly situation and, as they watched the men go their separate ways, they felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. Zh: 回到店里,店主感谢他们的勇敢行为,并免费赠送了珍珠奶茶,以解他们的困扰。 En: Back in the shop, the shopkeeper thanked them both for their brave actions and gave them free bubble tea for their troubles. Zh: 美音和秋满脸笑容地离开了店里,为自己的所作所为感到自豪。 En: Mei-Yin and Qiu left the shop with a smile on their faces, proud of what they had done. Zh: 当他们继续散步时,他们聊起了自己的经历,对他们的友谊和他们在需要的时候走到一起的方式感到感激。 En: As they continued their walk, they chatted about their experience, feeling grateful for their friendship and the way they had come together in a time of need. Zh: 他们下午剩下的时间都在欣赏唐人街的景色和品尝珍珠奶茶的味道。 En: The rest of their afternoon was spent enjoying the sights of Chinatown and savoring the flavors of the bubble tea. Zh: 美音和秋的友谊比以往任何时候都牢固,他们在唐人街度过的那个下午提醒我们,无论如何,他们总是可以相互依赖。 En: Mei-Yin and Qiu's friendship was stronger than ever, and their afternoon in Chinatown was a reminder that, no matter what, they could always rely on each other. Vocabulary Words: 美茵 : Mei-Yin 邱 : Qiu 旧金山 : San Francisco 唐人街 : Chinatown 珍珠奶茶 : bubble tea 阳光 : sun 长 : long 乌黑 : black 发 : hair 风 : wind 眼镜 : glasses 闪闪发亮 : sparkled 装饰 : decorations 红灯笼 : red lanterns 香味 : aroma 中国菜 : Chinese food 迷住 : entranced 亮黄色的招牌 : yellow sign 酒水 : drinks 研究项目 : research project 公园 : park 巨响 : loud noise 街道 : street 吵架 : arguing 群 : group 男子 : man 刀 : knife 打斗 : fighting 扫帚 : broom 店主 : shopkeeper 自豪 : pride

Apple Scruffs
Bach, Chopin, & Harrison: An Interview with Anna

Apple Scruffs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 53:15


Just like Laila, Skylar, and Katie, Anna is interested in analyzing the Beatles. However, as a classical musician, Anna approaches the group (and our boy George especially) from a unique point of view. Listen to our interview with Anna and learn about how George can rightfully be compared to some of the great composers of history. You can follow Anna on Twitter or Instagram @harrisonologist! We will also keep you all updated on when her article is released sometime this year. And thank you to our great editor, Fizz! Check out her duo Lola's new single, "The Stars Go Home and Cry." Connect with the Scruffs! Twitter: @applescruffspod Instagram: @applescruffspodcast Anna's references: Bowling, D. L. (2013). A vocal basis for the affective character of musical mode in melody. Frontiers in Psychology, 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00464 Gould, J. (2008). Can't buy me love: The Beatles, Britain and America. Piatkus. Harrison, G., Harrison, O., & Taylor, D. (2017). I, Me, Mine. Genesis Publications. Juslin, P. N., & Sloboda, J. A. (2012). Handbook of Music and Emotion: Theory, research, applications. Oxford Univ. Press. Leng, S. (2006). While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music of George Harrison. Hal Leonard. Petridis, A. (2018, October 3). Geoff Emerick Threw himself Into the Beatles' experiments. The Guardian. Retrieved January 12, 2023, from https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/03/geoff-emerick-beatles-recording-engineer-experiments Pollack, A. W. (1994). Notes on "Taxman". Alan W. Pollack's Notes on "Taxman". Retrieved January 12, 2023, from https://www.icce.rug.nl/~soundscapes/DATABASES/AWP/t.shtml Rodriguez, R. (2012). Revolver: How the Beatles Re-imagined Rock 'n' roll. Backbeat Books. Torkelson Weber, E. (2016, July 23). The "Normal" Version of Beatles history. The Historian and The Beatles. Retrieved January 12, 2023, from https://beatlebioreview.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/the-normal-version-of-beatles-history/#more-197 Turner, S. (2016). Beatles '66: The revolutionary year. Ecco. Wagner, R., & Ellis, W. A. (1994). The Art-Work of the Future and Other Works. University of Nebraska Press. Wayback Machine. (2019, February 2). Words With Beatles Recording Engineer Geoff Emmerick. Interview with Geof Emerick - 1979. Retrieved January 12, 2023, from https://web.archive.org/web/20190202015920/https://www.angelfire.com/planet/beatlesrecording/GeoffEmerick1979.html Zhang, H., Qiu, M., Li, L., Lu, Y., & Zhang, J. (2021). Exploring the dimensions of everyday soundscapes perception in Spatiotemporal View: A qualitative approach. Applied Acoustics, 181, 108149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2021.108149

EZ News
EZ News 01/04/23

EZ News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 6:03


爆片、爆卦不間斷,全新的壹蘋新聞網。App免費下載:https://app.nextapple.com/GMQ7 ----以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供---- Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 37-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 14,186 on turnover of 1.9-billion N-T. The market bounced back from early losses on Tuesday, to close the first trading session of 2023 in positive territory, but turnover remained thin amid investor worries over a possible global recession this year. The bellwether electronics sector led the rebound, while old economy and new energy sector stocks also attracted buying on the back of government efforts to push renewable power development. **Tainan City Council Speaker Questioned in Vote-Buying Probe ** Newly-elected Tainan City Council Speaker Qiu Li-li has been questioned in connection with an investigation into vote buying. According to the Tainan District Prosecutors' Office, Qiu was questioned after authorities searched her residence and over 20 other locations. Those locations included the homes of Deputy Speaker Lin Zhi-zhan as well as city councilors Li Wen-chun, Zhang Shi-xian and Li Zhen-guo. Prosecutors says they opened the investigation into allegations of electoral manipulation after receiving a tip-off in November. Qiu beat incumbent Speaker Guo Hsin-liang in a vote on December 25 after in which Li Wen-chun, Zhang Shi-xian and Li Zhen-guo all broke party ranks with the K-M-T to back the D-P-P nominee. Reports at the time speculated that the three then-KMT councilors had been bribed. **Eslite to Close 24-hour Branch in Taipei's Xinyi District in December ** Eslite has confirmed that its 24-hour branch in Taipei's Xinyi District will close its doors in December. According to the bookstore chain, the pending (待辦的) closure comes after it failed to convince its landlord to extend the existing lease. Eslite says it will continue to promote (推廣) culture and humanities in Taiwan and provide a 24-hour service - and there is speculation that its nearby Songyan store will become Eslite's and Taiwan's only 24-hour bookstore. However, there has been no official confirmation of those reports. The Xinyi store first opened 24-hours a day in mid-2020 after the Eslite Dunnan store was closed. **China Criticizes COVID19 Requirements on Travelers ** The Chinese government has sharply criticized COVID-19 testing requirements being imposed on visitors from China and threatening countermeasures against countries involved. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a daily briefing Tuesday that China believes the entry restrictions adopted by some countries targeting passengers from China lack scientific basis. China abruptly (突然) eased strict anti-virus measures in December, leading to a surge in cases. Countries including the U.S., U.K., India, Japan and several European nations have announced tougher measures on travelers from China. Many are worried about a lack of data from China and fear that new variants may spread. **NYC Machete Attacker to be Arraigned ** The 19-year-old accused on attacking 3 police officers with a machete near Times Square on New Years Eve is expected to be arraigned (傳訊) tomorrow, meanwhile his mother reached out to police last month to express concerns about him. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports. ((No Excerpting Sound)) That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

Walk Me Through
S2EP3: Walk Me Through Coffee

Walk Me Through

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 31:59


In this episode, we'll dive into the psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of coffee. Find out how caffeine affects your brain and body, how it could affect your cognitive abilities and spending behavior, and how coffee has become so institutionalized in our society.Get started with Buzzsprout HERE!MENTIONEDEvans, J., Richards, J. R., & Battisti, A. S. (2022). Caffeine. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NhQYgeCkAhttps://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drug-misuse-addictionMeredith, S. E., Juliano, L. M., Hughes, J. R., & Griffiths, R. R. (2013). Caffeine Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Review and Research Agenda. Journal of caffeine research, 3(3), 114–130. Volkow, N. D., Wang, G. J., Logan, J., Alexoff, D., Fowler, J. S., Thanos, P. K., Wong, C., Casado, V., Ferre, S., & Tomasi, D. (2015). Caffeine increases striatal dopamine D2/D3 receptor availability in the human brain. Translational psychiatry, 5(4), e549. https://nutritional-revolution.com/will-coffee-make-you-faster/Caterina, D. R., Martinez, A. J., & Kohlmeier, M. (2019). Principles of Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics: Fundamentals of Individualized Nutrition. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press.Guest, N., Corey, P., Vescovi, J., & El-Sohemy, A. (2018). Caffeine, CYP1A2 Genotype, and Endurance Performance in Athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(8), 1570–1578. 23andme - Caffeine Genex Diagnostics - Caffeine Zhang, H., Lee, Z. X., & Qiu, A. (2020). Caffeine intake and cognitive functions in children. Psychopharmacology, 237(10), 3109–3116.https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/nida-notes/2021/04/childhood-caffeine-exposure-may-negatively-affect-cognitive-functioningMorava, A., Fagan, M. J., & Prapavessis, H. (2019). Effects of Caffeine and Acute Aerobic Exercise on Working Memory and Caffeine Withdrawal. Scientific reports, 9(1), 1964. Weibel, J., Lin, Y. S., Landolt, H. P., Berthomier, C., Brandewinder, M., Kistler, J., Rehm, S., Rentsch, K. M., Meyer, M., Borgwardt, S., Cajochen, C., & Reichert, C. F. (2021). Regular Caffeine Intake Delays REM Sleep Promotion and Attenuates Sleep Quality in Healthy Men. Journal of biological rhythms, 36(4), 384–394. Biswas, D., Hartmann, P., Eisend, M., Szocs, C., Jochims, B., Apaolaza, V., Hermann, E., López, C. M., & Borges, A. (2022). Caffeine's Effects on Consumer Spending. Journal of Marketing, 0(0).Buzzfeed coffee personality quizBBC ArticleCaffeine and CapitalismCoffee Bean Book FIND MEWMT Instagram: @walkmethrough.jpg Website: https://walk-me-through.mailchimpsites.com/Support WMT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/walkmethroughPersonal Instagram: @eugenia.jpgCREDITSTrack: Electric Ten — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release]Support the show

Horizon
Episode 133 : LA VÉRITÉ SUR LE SOJA avec Hervé Berbille, ingénieur agroalimentaire et consultant en nutrition, spécialiste du soja dans l'alimentation (1/2)

Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 45:46


Si vous voulez me soutenir pour continuer à développer ces podcasts qui me prennent beaucoup de temps et d'investissement personnel : https://fr.tipeee.com/horizon-podcast merci d'amour Bonjour à tous J'espère que vous allez bien! Aujourd'hui je suis très contente de recevoir Hervé Berbille, ingénieur agroalimentaire et consultant en nutrition, spécialiste du soja dans l'alimentation. Ça faisait très longtemps que j'avais envie d'interroger un spécialiste sur le soja car on entend à ce sujet tout et n'importe quoi! Bonne écoute. Cet épisode est divisé en deux by the way gros bisous La suite la semaine prochaine ! /Show notes : Retrouver les liens des études scientifiques ici : https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OS-fAswJepXZD17k9fhej6c7XARMUOOnrdzNuiSB9g/edit?usp=sharing 1) Le soja ne favorise pas la récidive de cancer du sein, mais au contraire protège contre ce risque Toutes les études disponibles, sans exception, indiquent que le soja réduit le risque de récurrence de cancer du sein (1). Les recommandations de l'ANSES en la matière ne trouvent donc aucune conformation dans la littérature scientifique. (1) Qiu, S., Jiang, C. Soy and isoflavones consumption and breast cancer survival and recurrence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr 58, 3079–3090 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-018-1853-4 2) Lait infantile de soja (« préparation pour nourrissons ») Les préparations pour nourrissons (« laits infantiles ») à base de soja sont d'une parfaite innocuité, ce qu'énonce d'ailleurs très clairement le rapport de l'ANSES publié en mars 2005, je cite : « il n'a pas été observé jusqu'à présent de troubles particuliers chez les enfants et nourrissons nourris avec des préparations à base de soja ». Rappelons enfin que malgré plus d'un siècle d'utilisation et de nombreuses évaluations, aucune étude n'a pu établir un quelconque risque lié à la consommation des préparations pour nourrissons à base de soja (2,3). (2) Testa I, Salvatori C, Di Cara G, Latini A, Frati F, Troiani S, Principi N, Esposito S. Soy-Based Infant Formula: Are Phyto- Oestrogens Still in Doubt? Front Nutr. 2018 Nov 23;5:110. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2018.00110. PMID: 30533415; PMCID:PMC6265372. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2018.00110/full (3) Vandenplas Y, Hegar B, Munasir Z, Astawan M, Juffrie M, Bardosono S, Sekartini R, Basrowi RW, Wasito E. The role of soy plant-based formula supplemented with dietary fiber to support children's growth and development: An expert opinion. Nutrition. 2021 Oct;90:111278. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111278. Epub 2021 Apr 20. PMID: 34004412. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0899900721001404 À noter cette récente publication qui confirme l'absence d'effet de toute activité œstrogénique, principal argument mis en avant par les détracteurs du soja (4). (4) Ronis MJJ, Gomez-Acevedo H, Shankar K, Hennings L, Sharma N, Blackburn ML, Miousse I, Dawson H, Chen C, Mercer KE, Badger TM. Soy Formula Is Not Estrogenic and Does Not Result in Reproductive Toxicity in Male Piglets: Results from a Controlled Feeding Study. Nutrients. 2022 Mar 7;14(5):1126. doi: 10.3390/nu14051126. PMID: 35268101; PMCID: PMC8912539. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/5/1126 Mon instagram: @lena_champy

kicker News
kicker News vom 21.8.2022, 20:00 Uhr

kicker News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 2:03


Bayern deklassiert Bochum mit 7:0, Köln verlängert Frankfurter Misere, Frankfurt rüstet auf: Ebimbe kommt von PSG, FC Chelsea mit bitterer Pleite, Gold für Qiu

The Kinked Wire
JVIR audio abstracts: June 2022

The Kinked Wire

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 15:25


This recording provides audio versions of featured abstracts from the June 2022  Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR), the Society of Interventional Radiology's flagship publication. Abstracts read in this episode include:Outcomes of Stroke Thrombectomy Performed by Interventional Radiologists versus Neurointerventional Physicians, Sacks et al.  READ Effects of the Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment Method on Coil Packing Density and Its Relationship with the Ostium Area, Kesim et al.  READ Covered Stents for Treatment of Visceral Artery Aneurysms: A Multicenter Study, Qiu et al. READTransarterial Yttrium-90 Radioembolization for Unresectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Schartz et al.  READ Utility of the RENAL Nephrometry Scoring System in Predicting Complications and Outcomes of Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of Renal Tumors, Jayet et al.  READ Treatment of Severe Renal Artery Stenosis with Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Hemodialysis by Percutaneous Transluminal Renal Angioplasty and Stent Implantation, Nabil et al.  READ JVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode:Host: Sanna Herwald, MD, PhDAudio editor: Daniel Kim, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, VirginiaJ.C. Panagides, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Karam Musaitif, Idaho College of Osteopathic MedicineAyman Mustafa, State University of New York at BuffaloElana Benishay, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Illinois Anushree Rai, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences in Bilaspur, IndiaShunn Theingi, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Pennsylvania ©  Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

My DPC Story
Dr. Kenneth Qiu (He/Him) of Eudoc DPC - Midlothian, VA

My DPC Story

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 59:03 Transcription Available


Episode 58: Dr. Kenneth Qiu (He/Him) of Eudoc DPC - Midlothian, VADr. Kenneth Qiu has been involved in the DPC ecosystem for years. In today's episode, he shares what he's seen over the years and how that is translating into actions as he is in the opening months of his own DPC, Eudoc in Midlothian, VA. From creating his logo to deciding to hire a physician from the start, hear Dr. Qiu's story today. THANK YOU TO OUR  SPONSORS:- Hint Health- See how Hint Health is helping drive the Direct Care movement forward!Be sure to REGISTER TODAY for the 2021 Hint Summit 10.28 & 29.21. ***Registration is FREE for Med Students & Residents!***-Marketing Beaver - Get your marketing game on starting at $3.00 a day! Click HERE for more and to get a free pitch video for your practice!-Global Ultrasound Institute - Click HERE to learn more for 10% off registration for the next LIVE event - 10/21-22/2021 in San Francisco, CA---------------------------------------CHECK OUT the upcoming DPC ALLIANCE MASTERMINDS !Click HERE for more!  Use code: MYDPCSTORY for $50 off registration.Vote for Dr. Christina Doll of Revival DPC as she is in the running for the Annual Amber Grant. Vote HERE today to help her win 25,000 dollars for her DPC and DPC Community!---------------------------------------This is My DPC Story, a podcast about the doctors doing direct primary care and direct specialty care.Find it on all major podcast platforms!LOVE DPC? TELL US YOUR WHY! LEAVE US A SPEAKPIPE VOICEMAIL!->Be a My DPC Story INSIDER!  Head over to mydpcstory.com today and sign up for our INSIDER NEWSLETTER!-My DPC Story SWAG is now available here!-Support the show @ the My DPC Story PAYPAL (All proceeds go to producing the show!)-For more information on this episode and much more, please visit mydpcstory.com.The Hint operating system securely handles and automates member enrollment, employer plan administration, eligibility management, billing, invoicing, payments, collections, and more! Discover Hint today!The Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=U8K8HM52SPQ38)

碳笑风生
第6期:人在麻省,学的环境,刚刚毕业:从入门到菜鸡

碳笑风生

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 99:57


这一期我们邀请到新鲜毕业的麻省理工学院邱明昊博士来聊聊博士生活和相关问题,这一期我们谈天说地,回忆了明昊大学、博士生活的很多故事,我们也花了超过预期很多的时间来聊了两个大问题:一是中美关系、我们和气候变化;二是学术的作用、目的和好的学术研究是什么。希望我们的讨论可以抛砖引玉,让大家更多地认识我们这个领域博士生活的样子,以及思考学术与人生的重大问题。Dr.Qiuの博士生活:01:35 读书经历:从本科专业选择到进入大气、气候研究领域09:17 博士申请:敬请关注“气候变化经济学论坛”美国申请经验交流专场11:50 读博经历:博资考到科研项目读博瞬间收集:34:27 最艰难最困难的时候:——?38:45 最开心最闲适的时候:——?41:50 IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program44:10 读博的压力如何缓解?50:35 重读一遍博士,你会如何改变?54:36 下一步的计划:斯坦福博士后大问题:58:00 中美关系与我们:世界怎么在气候变化上合作69:00 学术的作用:什么样的研究是好的研究?如何看待论文和学术的关系?93:40 你希望成为什么样的学者?碳笑风生关注全球和中国的能源转型、气候变化和可持续发展问题,特别是中国实现碳达峰、碳中和的科学、技术、政策、政治、经济、社会和文化问题。大家可以在小宇宙播客、喜马拉雅、QQ音乐、Podcast等平台收听我们,我们同步更新的微信公众号“环境科学与政策”会有更多的专业讨论。大家也可以通过留言或在微信公众号“环境科学与政策”联系我们。开场、转场、结尾音乐来自The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

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碳笑风生
第6期:人在麻省,学的环境,刚刚毕业:从入门到菜鸡

碳笑风生

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 99:57


这一期我们邀请到新鲜毕业的麻省理工学院邱明昊博士来聊聊博士生活和相关问题,这一期我们谈天说地,回忆了明昊大学、博士生活的很多故事,我们也花了超过预期很多的时间来聊了两个大问题:一是中美关系、我们和气候变化;二是学术的作用、目的和好的学术研究是什么。希望我们的讨论可以抛砖引玉,让大家更多地认识我们这个领域博士生活的样子,以及思考学术与人生的重大问题。Dr.Qiuの博士生活:01:35 读书经历:从本科专业选择到进入大气、气候研究领域09:17 博士申请:敬请关注“气候变化经济学论坛”美国申请经验交流专场11:50 读博经历:博资考到科研项目读博瞬间收集:34:27 最艰难最困难的时候:——?38:45 最开心最闲适的时候:——?41:50 IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program44:10 读博的压力如何缓解?50:35 重读一遍博士,你会如何改变?54:36 下一步的计划:斯坦福博士后大问题:58:00 中美关系与我们:世界怎么在气候变化上合作69:00 学术的作用:什么样的研究是好的研究?如何看待论文和学术的关系?93:40 你希望成为什么样的学者?碳笑风生关注全球和中国的能源转型、气候变化和可持续发展问题,特别是中国实现碳达峰、碳中和的科学、技术、政策、政治、经济、社会和文化问题。大家可以在小宇宙播客、喜马拉雅、QQ音乐、Podcast等平台收听我们,我们同步更新的微信公众号“环境科学与政策”会有更多的专业讨论。大家也可以通过留言或在微信公众号“环境科学与政策”联系我们。开场、转场、结尾音乐来自The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

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碳笑风生
第6期:人在麻省,学的环境,刚刚毕业:从入门到菜鸡

碳笑风生

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 99:57


这一期我们邀请到新鲜毕业的麻省理工学院邱明昊博士来聊聊博士生活和相关问题,这一期我们谈天说地,回忆了明昊大学、博士生活的很多故事,我们也花了超过预期很多的时间来聊了两个大问题:一是中美关系、我们和气候变化;二是学术的作用、目的和好的学术研究是什么。希望我们的讨论可以抛砖引玉,让大家更多地认识我们这个领域博士生活的样子,以及思考学术与人生的重大问题。Dr.Qiuの博士生活:01:35 读书经历:从本科专业选择到进入大气、气候研究领域09:17 博士申请:敬请关注“气候变化经济学论坛”美国申请经验交流专场11:50 读博经历:博资考到科研项目读博瞬间收集:34:27 最艰难最困难的时候:——?38:45 最开心最闲适的时候:——?41:50 IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program44:10 读博的压力如何缓解?50:35 重读一遍博士,你会如何改变?54:36 下一步的计划:斯坦福博士后大问题:58:00 中美关系与我们:世界怎么在气候变化上合作69:00 学术的作用:什么样的研究是好的研究?如何看待论文和学术的关系?93:40 你希望成为什么样的学者?碳笑风生关注全球和中国的能源转型、气候变化和可持续发展问题,特别是中国实现碳达峰、碳中和的科学、技术、政策、政治、经济、社会和文化问题。大家可以在小宇宙播客、喜马拉雅、QQ音乐、Podcast等平台收听我们,我们同步更新的微信公众号“环境科学与政策”会有更多的专业讨论。大家也可以通过留言或在微信公众号“环境科学与政策”联系我们。开场、转场、结尾音乐来自The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

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Neurosapiens
20 | Celui où on parlait de la créativité

Neurosapiens

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 16:35


La créativité humaine est quelque chose d'incroyable. C'est grâce à elle que notre société évolue sans cesse. On développe, on améliore, on crée. C'est en même temps quelque chose de fondamental à notre espèce et d'unique, mais aussi quelque chose de très personnel pour chaque individu. D'où vient cette capacité humaine unique ? Quels processus neuronaux rendent possibles l'émergence de nouvelles idées ? Comment pouvons-nous tous développer cette capacité incroyable ? La créativité étant un vaste sujet, aujourd'hui je vais m'atteler à trois choses : 1/ Démanteler le mythe que la créativité vient du cerveau droit2/ Montrer comment naît une idée dans le cerveau 3/ Vous prouver que la créativité s'apprend et peut tout à fait se développer dans le cerveau.Si vous souhaitez avoir un éclairage neuro sur un sujet en particulier de la vie quotidienne, de notre fonctionnement, écrivez-moi à neurosapiens.podcast@gmail.com Production, animation, réalisation et illustration : Anaïs RouxLe site internet : www.neurosapiens.frSources : Bendetowicz D, Urbanski M, Garcin B, Foulon C, Levy R, Bréchemier ML, Rosso C, Thiebaut de Schotten M, Volle E. Brain. Two critical brain networks for generation and combination of remote associations. 2017 Nov 22.G. Gonen-Yaacovi et al., Rostral and caudal prefrontal contribution to creativity : a meta-analysis of functional imaging data, in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 7, pp. 1-22, 2013.Rosen DS, Oh Y, Erickson B, Zhang FZ, Kim YE, Kounios J. Dual-process contributions to creativity in jazz improvisations: An SPM-EEG study. Neuroimage. 2020 Jun;213:116632. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2020.116632. Epub 2020 Feb 28. PMID: 32114150.Beaty, R. E., Kenett, Y. N., Christensen, A. P., Rosenberg, M. D., Benedek, M., Chen, Q., Fink, A., Qiu, J., Kwapil, T. R., Kane, M. J., & Silvia, P. J. (2018). Robust prediction of individual creative ability from brain functional connectivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 115(5), 1087–1092.Li, W., Yang, J., Zhang, Q., Li, G., & Qiu, J. (2016). The Association between Resting Functional Connectivity and Visual Creativity. Scientific reports, 6. Durante, D., & Dunson, D. B. (2018). Bayesian inference and testing of group differences in brain networks. Bayesian Analysis, 13(1), 29-58.Musique d'intro : KEEP ON GOINGMusique proposée par La Musique LibreJoakim Karud - Keep On Going : https://youtu.be/lOfg0jRqaA8Joakim Karud : https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/neurosapiens.

Conservative Hippie Podcast
Spies Scientists Greed and COVID-19

Conservative Hippie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020


EP-044 Spies Scientists Greed and COVID-19 Jay Fratt – The Conservative Hippie There are too many hyperbolic opinions and hysterical conclusion jumping in the public sphere right now.  This show is about a lot of things surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, but instead of my opinions, I just presented a series of interesting facts in this podcast.  I hope you enjoy it. Did you know that a team of Chinese scientists were escorted from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg Ontario in July 2019?  The why is shrouded in secrecy, but let's learn more about these people, and the lab. Xiangguo Qiu, her husband, and her “students” were force-ably removed from their workplace for what is only being described as a possible “policy breach” by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Xiangguo Qiu, and her husband worked at the only certified Level 4 microbiology lab in Canada.  What is a certified Level 4 microbiology lab?  Well it's a place where scientists experiment and work on the most deadly pathogens on the planet, but more about these types of labs later.  You see Qiu didn't just work at the Winnipeg lab, she also traveled to China frequently to train scientists at the country's only Level 4 lab, which opened in 2017.  You will never guess where this Chinese Level 4 microbiology lab is located …. Oh you guessed it, Wuhan China.  Qiu traveled to the Wuhan National Biosafetly Laboratory twice a year, for two weeks at a time to assist with the facility.  All while being employed by the Canadian government. Qiu was never searched before leaving Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory on her numerous consultative trips to the Wuhan Level 4 lab.  You see Qiu was the head of the Vaccine Development and Antiviral Therapies Section in the Special Pathogens Program at the Canadian lab.  That's officially named scary shit right there.  Only a few months before the Royal Mounted Police removed the scientists, some how exceptionally virulent viruses made their way to the Wuhan laboratory. Let's take a little closer look at these laboratories that research and tinker with the most deadly infectious diseases.  This recent scandal at the Canadian lab isn't their first.  In 2009 the FBI arrested Konan Michael Yao when he crossed over the US border with 22 vials of biological material.  No big deal, just genes from the deadly Ebola virus.  You see Yao was starting a new job at the National Institutes of Health at the Biodefense Research Laboratory in Maryland, and he didn't want to start his projects from scratch.  But here is the kicker, the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg didn't even know the property was missing.  The Royal Mounted Police had to contact the facility to let them know.  It's ok though, the lab had a signed form that the scientist wouldn't steal anything.  You bet.  Take off ya hoser eh. Let's introduce you to the Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator of Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory.  Her Name is Zhengli Shi.  She has won all kinds of prizes and awards for her various virological papers.  She's given talks all over the world.  Titles of her speeches and some quotes include: “Risk assessment oif bat coronavirus spillover and prevention strategy” 2018 “Genetic evolution and interspecies infection of bat SARS-like coronavirus” 2017 “SARS coronavirus may have originated from frequent recombination events between SARS-related coronaviruses in a single horseshoe bat habitat” 2017 Ok, enough with the Wuhan level 4 lab for now.  Did you know that the United States has at least 4 level 4 biological laboratories located in the US?  Remember Dr. Qiu, the Chinese virologist that was escorted out of the Canadian lab with her husband and team of Chinese “students?”  Dr. Qiu also consulted with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Ft Detrick in Frederick, Maryland.  This lab is described as a United States A