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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Fans Are Still Disappointed Stephanie Left, but There’s a Silver Lining – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

As with many TV dramas, characters come and go on Greys Anatomy. Sometimes the actors move on to other work, sometimes their characters storylines are over, and sometimes they caused too much drama to stick around. Though Stephanie Edwards (Jerrika Hinton) didnt have any major storylines, she quickly became a fan favorite.

While much of her personal history was filled with pain, her exit is considered one of the best on the show. It was just dramatic enough to keep fans on their toes. Though viewers werent pleased she left, they believe she got the ending her character deserved.

Most characters on Greys Anatomy have a heartbreaking past, and Stephanie was no exception. As a child, she was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia and spent much of her time in the hospital. Though her treatment was successful, it left her traumatized when she was strapped down.

Regardless, Stephanie still chose to go into medicine. She was very good at what she did, but there was more than one occasion when she butted heads with her superiors, especially Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo). Stephanie wasnt openly rebellious, but she had a mind of her own. And she used it well.

During her time at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, she became an excellent neurosurgeon and worked closely with Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone). She also had a brief relationship with Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams) that ended when he confessed his love for April at her wedding to another man.

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Stephanies character didnt get as much screen time as some viewers would have liked, but her final episode showed what an amazing character she really was. After she discovered that a patient, Kyle, tried to rape a woman, he took Stephanie hostage to try to escape the hospital. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) placed the hospital on lockdown, preventing Kyle from leaving with Stephanie.

When he realized he couldnt escape, Kyle set the hospital on fire to override the lockdown. Displaying quick thinking, Stephanie sprayed Kyle with hand alcohol. She then tried to flee with a boy who was trapped with her and Kyle.

She reached the roof with the boy, and rescuers were able to save them. But Stephanie didnt emerge unscathed: Burns ravaged most of her body. Once she found herself back in the hospital as a patient, Stephanie was reminded of her childhood, and knew she didnt want to live like that. She made the decision to leave Sloan Memorial in search of a life that didnt revolve around medicine.

Fans still miss Stephanie. Even though she got a heroic ending, many are still curious about where she went and if shell ever return. Even so, its clear she had one of the best exits on the show.

A Reddit user wrote, I think even though I really liked her and wouldve liked to see her stay, her exit was one of the best. She had like a whole episode just for her, and she left in an extraordinary way.

Another fan said, I think she had a good exit compared to other characters who left the show. I chose to believe that she went on to do Doctors Without Borders.

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Grey’s Anatomy: 5 Things The Highest-Rated Episode Did Wrong (& 5 Things The Lowest-Rated Did Right) – Screen Rant

Sometimes it's best not to judge an episode on the IMDb ratings as it can mean that certain episodes go overlooked. Just look at these examples...

When it comes toGrey's Anatomy,most fans will agreethat the word 'boring' doesn't fix the show's description. How can it when the writers have kept them entertained for years? There has been dramatic love triangles, cheating scandals, and a lot of character deaths. That's not even mentioning how there has also been a bomb threat, hospital fires, and a surgery even taking place in an elevator.

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However, that's not to say that all episodes are perfect - especially if newcomers go off the ratings that are found on IMDb. While some have high ratings, there have been many complaints about the realism over certain storylines. The lowest rated ones may be fillers, but even then, they still contain some redeeming qualities to them. Flaws and strengths can be found everywhere.

Since the show had still been in the early stages, fans were still a little ambivalent about the show as they were trying to get to grips with all the characters, medical jargon, and specialties. However, the writers did manage to convince viewers to stick with it when they hinted at what else could be in store.

While it's no secret that Grey's contained some emotional and sensitive themes, the writers did ensure that fans knew it wouldn't always be the case. The show would also contain fast-paced action and comedy elements. This episode had a perfect balance between the two.

Fans will probably agree that the season 2 episode "Let It Be" wasn't the most exciting episode. The reason why it was particularly hated was the fact that the episode focused way too much on Derek and Addison's marital woes as well as their two friends (who fans never saw again).

However, there were still some redeeming qualities to it, especially with the subplots. The fans saw Izzie and Alex's relationship develop. They saw the sweet but tragic love story of the patients Esme and Jed, and not to forget Cristina and Burke's chaotic first date. More attention should have been given to these.

Although both parts of "The Other Side Of This Life" were the lowest-rated episodes of season 3, fans shouldn't overlook it completely. While the episode didn't feature as much on everyone's favorite Grey-Sloan surgeons, it did give them a sneak preview into the spin-off,Private Practice.

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With Addison taking center stage, the viewers got more insight into her past - particularly the relationships she made with her college best friends, Sam and Naomi. It was also the episode that saw the introduction of Pete, Violet, and Cooper. If it wasn't for this test, then fans wouldn't have got the other six seasons.

It's completely understandable why fans didn't particularly like this episode as it saw Izzie and George decide to make their romance official and Derek's and Meredith's ongoing drama. However, there was still some interesting character development that occurred here.

The viewers saw a vulnerable side to Cristina, a future hint of Alex's future in pediatrics, and a glimpse of Lexie's personality. They may have been small things at the time but they proved important in the long run.

While most of the Grey'sfandom would agree that the episodes that feature Sadie Harris weren't all that great, but there was still some redeeming qualities. Especially in "These Ties That Bind," where fans got to see Cristina become jealous over Sadie's friendship with Meredith and the beginnings of Mark and Lexie's romance.

Let's also not forget that this was the beginning of Izzie's huge character arc too. This episode foreshadowed big things for the fans.

It's not surprising that "Who's Zoomin' Who" was noted by fans as the best episode of season 1 as it was the first time where the writers threw in a massive curveball. Derek was married and his wife had just turned up looking for him.

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It was a twist that no one saw coming, especially since Derek and Meredith had been so infatuated with each other at this point. However, if it hadn't been for this moment, one has to wonder if it would be the most memorable. After all, while there were plenty of comedic elements, there was hardly any plot development. It felt more like a filler than anything.

After a tumultuous first part, it wasn't surprising that many fans wanted to see how it turned out. Especially as Meredith was now caught in the middle of a bomb threat, Bailey was refusing to give birth, and Derek was trying to save Tucker's life.

The action and storylines had everyone on the edge of their seats. However, there was a reason why the episode wasn't a perfect ten. The writers weakened the plot a little with the random Izzie and Alex hook-up that occurred right in the middle of the bomb threat. Not to forget how most of the staff refused to vacate the premise. It felt "too unrealistic."

In "Drowning On Dry Land," the episode instantly picked up exactly where the last one had left off, with Meredith struggling to swim in the pier while the surgeons were trying to help the victims of the ferry boat accident.

Overall, there was a very somber and emotional tone to the episode as the viewers witnessed the pain and grief of the families looking for their loved ones. However, it did feel like the writers should have removed all the personal drama from the plot, especially the George/Callie/Izzie tensions, as it felt unnecessary and took away from the important issues.

The season 4 finale may have been one of the most intriguing episodes in terms of character development, there was certainly some limiting factors to it. Although the teen who got himself entrapped in concrete did make for some entertaining TV, the whole medical case was far-fetched.

Many fans from the medical community couldn't get past the inconsistencies and unrealistic procedures the patient was put through. Maybe it would have got a ten if the writers have researched a bit more into the case?

There's a reason why "Now or Never" stood out to fans. As many fans know, it looked like fans were going to lose two fan-favorite characters as Izzie was seen to go into cardiac-arrest and George was revealed to be the mysterious John Doe. It was a cliffhanger that had fans talking for months.

However, the reason why this didn't get a higher rating on IMDb was because other than this, nothing really happened. Meredith and Derek's wedding was anti-climatic, Mark and Lexie continuously argued about their future and everyone was trying to stop George from joining the army. Compared to other finales, this was a little weak.

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Anatomy of a Super Bowl Berth: Tyrann Mathieu, the NFLs great deceiver – Yahoo Sports

Since the start of the 2019 season, Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson leads the league in interceptions with 14. Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard is tied for second with 11, and the guy hes tied with is Tyrann Mathieu, the Chiefs do-it-all defensive back.

Interceptions are an inaccurate barometer of defensive player performance at the best of times, so lets dive into Mathieus charting stats this season: Per Pro Football Focus, he has 40 catches allowed in 60 targets for 515 yards, 233 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, seven interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 64.9. In 2019, his first season with the Chiefs after signing a three-year, $42 million contract that has turned out to be one of the NFLs biggest bargains, Mathieu allowed 64 catches on 96 targets for 517 yards, 299 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, four interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 69.7.

In five years with the Cardinals and one year with the Texans before he became a Chief, Mathieu had allowed 20 touchdowns to 13 picks, and never allowed an opponent passer rating lower than 77.6. In 2018, his one year with the Texans, Mathieu allowed six touchdowns to two interceptions. So, theres a lot to the partnership between Mathieu and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and Spagnuolos staff. Mostly, its the trust that Spagnuolo places in Mathieu to improvise after the snap based on his pre-snap diagnosis. Its made Mathieu the NFLs best guesser, and an irreplaceable cog in Kansas Citys defense.

Thats a good point, Spagnuolo said last week, when asked if hes worked to have Mathieu do even more in the Chiefs defense in Year 2. I hadnt thought about it, but Id probably say yes, that we have gone a little more beyond because there are some things that we do with him now that I dont recall us doing in prior places. Really thats because, first and foremost, him from the chin to the hairline, youre talking about an intelligent football player that loves it. You know that if you feed something to Tyrann, hes going to get it and hes going to know why. In the game of football, we lay out all of these plans and you go from Monday to Saturday and into Sunday, but things change so quick on game day.

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The one thing about Tyrann is you can go over to him and say, Lets tweak this or do that. He knows exactly why and he does it. Hes great to have. A guy like that, we all focus on what he does, the stats, gets interceptions, tackles and the whole thing. To me, one of the greatest things about having a guy like that is he makes the other 10 better. I truly believe that he does that with our unit because of the confidence that they have in him and the communication and plays hes going to make, etc.

Now, I could take you through why Mathieu is so great with my own blather, but Ill turn it over to someone who knows a bit more about coverage than I do Richard Sherman, who had a lot to say about Mathieu on the latest episode of the Cris Collinsworth Podcast featuring Richard Sherman:

The Landlord is what he calls himself, and what they call him, Sherman said. And rightfully so. He plays and I hate to say it because its clich and simple, and their games are totally different, but the tenacity and speed he plays with is similar to what Budda [Baker] does in Arizona, and what Tyrann used to do in Arizona. The exception [with Mathieu] is in coverage. He is one of the most instinctual and gambling DBs Ive ever seen, and hes usually right. Id compare him to Ed Reed in that regard, except hes playing more in the box than single-high safety.

I saw him one time, and I think they were in a hot-to-two they were in a pressure, so it was a hot-to-two situation. So, he was taking the special route of 3 over. It was his that was his responsibility. But he saw the quarterbacks eyes to back to the dig [route] of 2, and he fell off and intercepted the dig at 2.

I wasnt able to find that specific play, but Mathieu did something very similar against the Raiders in Week 13 last season. Derek Carr is trying to hit tight end Darren Waller. Mathieu is aligned over receiver Tyrell Williams in the defensive right slot, and he carries Williams through the first half of his deep post. Then, Mathieu breaks from that route and jumps the throw to Waller outside.

Then, there was the pick against Baker Mayfield in the divisional round this season, where Mathieu once again deceived the opposing quarterback as a lurk defender. Of course, when Mathieu lurks, its at a different level.

The other day, he was in a hook when he got his interception, and it looked like they were 2 and he was the middle run-through, Sherman recalled. He took his run-through his responsibility and he saw the quarterback setting up, and the receiver setting up, and he jumped the it was a seam, but the receiver curled back up. And its just remarkable, because these arent the way these plays are drawn up. Its not like, Oh, man, hes executing at a high level. Hes OVER-executing. Hes creating new plays. When you look on the tape, youre not going to be able to say, Hey, were going to get Tyrann out of position, because you dont know what hes going to do. You dont know how hes going to play it.

And even last year, when we were getting ready to play him [in Super Bowl LIV], our offensive guys were like, Hey, we dont know how hes going to play it. We cant plan around that.

The Ed Reed comparison is something Mathieu holds dear, as he explained on Wednesday.

Its everything. Youre visualizing obviously certain plays that you can make, certain moments. You just try to put yourself in those situations. I think for me, being from Louisiana, I was really able to watch Ed Reed up close in person and he meant a lot for his football team. So, for me its all about continuing to motivate myself, continuing to chase greatness, and I think any time you bring up Ed Reeds name, hes usually in a company of his own, so he tends to get my heights set really high.

It may look random and happenstance, but it isnt. Not by a long shot. If you want to guess right as a defensive back at the NFL level, youd better have a plan born out of all the film study you can handle.

I think a lot of it is really based off that, Mathieu said when asked this week how much of his five picks in his last six games are the result of tape work. I dont think a lot of quarterbacks just really throw the ball at me, I think its more schematic and trying to find a way to get the receiver open. But once youre able to kind of diagnose the route concepts and the patterns, I just try to put myself in a position to make a play.

Tyrann Mathieu makes it sound elemental, but he has a way of diagnosing and demolishing routes that very few other defensive backs can match. Josh Allen and the Bills should be up nights trying to figure out how to counter it.

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Anatomy of a Super Bowl Berth: Using sim pressures against Tom Brady – Yahoo Sports

We all know the book on Tom Brady, right? Quick interior pressure. That is how you stop the greatest quarterback of all time.

The funny thing about books and blueprints is that often you might think you have the answer, but reality guides you down a different path. In pulling together a potential game plan for the Green Bay Packers defense against Brady, my assumption was that I would find that teams had success in pressuring Brady this season using interior stunts. Attack those interior gaps with twist games up front, and get to the veteran QB.

The film, however, led me down a different path. Towards simulated pressures. Using the definition set forth by Blitzology, were talking about defensive fronts that show the offense potentially five or more rushers, but in reality only send four after the QB from a variety of angles.

As youll see in this video breakdown, that has worked against Brady this season:

Of course, the reason why you want to pressure Brady regardless of how you go about it should be clear. As well as Brady has played this season pressure remains his kryptonite. According to charting data from Pro Football Focus (PFF), Brady posted an Adjusted Completion Percentage (ACP) of just 57.9% this season when pressured in the regular season. Where does that rank one of the greatest to ever play the position? 27th among qualified passers. Just ahead of Joe Burrow and Drew Lock, and behind players such as Jared Goff, Ben Roethlisberger, Kyler Murray, Cam Newton and Carson Wentz. This season when pressured Brady has an NFL passer rating of just 54.5, ranking him 21st in the league.

When kept clean, PFF has Brady with an ACP of 79.3% and an NFL Passer Rating of 115.1.

You want to get pressure on him if you are the Packers, and with all the sub packages that Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine uses, simulated pressures might just be the way.

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Capitol Hill violence: Anatomy of chaos in the US, lessons India can learn – Business Today

The United States (US) is in socio-economic and political turmoil again. The storming of Capitol Hill last week essentially corroborates it. It is crucial to examine what took the country to such a situation, shaming it in the global community.

Globalisation and economic uncertainty

A systemic analysis of these developments has to look into what has been going on in the US since 2000 which coincides with the entry of China into WTO and the unprecedented rise of China as a manufacturing hub as well as an economic superpower. Thus, markets across the globe, especially that of the US were flooded with cheap Chinese products and resultant damages to the domestic economies in the form of closure of domestic industries and job losses.

People, especially the white working class, were highly disillusioned and angry. Meanwhile, the US was hit with financial crises created by elites on Wall Street and the administration and these elites were rewarded in the form of bail-out packages at the cost of ordinary taxpayers.

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Naturally, people were angry with the economic and political elites due to such policy initiatives. The fierce attack on globalisation by Donald Trump on the one hand, and the embrace, as well as glorification of globalisation by Xi Jinping on various international platforms, echoes the sentiments in their respective domestic economies.

The Emergence of Donald Trump

The best time for a demagogue to hit the political landscape is when people are frustrated with the status quo and are looking for someone who promises to change it (or "drain the swamp" in Washington, according to Trump). The rise of conservative movements such as the Tea Party in 2009 is a good case in point that illustrates the flux in American society after the financial crisis and subsequent economic insecurity.

For instance, while describing itself, the Tea Party on its official website says: "As citizens became increasingly frustrated by "politics as usual," patriots across America began seeking a new voice, one echoing from the pages of history".

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This is exactly what Donald Trump did and he plunged into this chaotic situation to tap the resentments of the people for his political power.

The polarisation of people along the lines of colour and creed has been used by Donald Trump as a political weapon. Thus, with Trump's four years in the White House, American society has allegedly undergone tremendous transformation in the worst possible direction.

Distrust among white and non-white communities and economic chaos, especially after COVID-19 has made matters much worse. In addition to all these strategies, the worst thing that Trump did to the US was undermining its democratic institutions, norms, and traditions. As mentioned above, to appease his vote bank, he has thrown several sacred norms and traditions to the wind.

The appointment of Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court judge just before the election and pardoning of his friends and associates, such as Michael Flynn, prosecuted by federal agencies are some examples.

Thus, the US has been in socio-economic and political churning since 2000. All this can be traced back to the economic globalisation and emergence of an alternative superpower, China, to the US and the resultant economic mess in the latter and consequent social and political ramifications.

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Donald Trump has messed up the situation further through polarisation of people and undermining of norms, traditions, and institutions. This has created a social genie in the US and what we saw on Capitol Hill last week appears to be just the beginning as top intelligence agencies have already warned of a planned violent revolt across the country in the coming days.

Lesson for India

In the backdrop of farmers' protest, countries like India have a huge lesson to learn from the US. Socio-economic vulnerabilities of the people should be addressed expeditiously without leaving a chance for trouble makers to tap such uncertainties for their personal benefits. Legislations should not be carried out in haste, even in the name of reforms, without taking relevant stakeholders into confidence.

(Dr. Anvar Sadat is Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Central University of Kerala.)

(The views expressed are personal.)

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Gilmore Girls Meets Grey’s Anatomy: 5 Friendships That Would Work (& 5 That Would Turn Ugly) – Screen Rant

If the Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow residents and Grey's Anatomy Grey Sloan Memorial doctors all hung out, who would be BFFs and who would be enemies?

At first blush, TV dramasGilmore GirlsandGrey's Anatomyseem super different. One is about a mother and daughter in an adorable town, and the other focuses on doctors saving lives. At their core, though, each show is about the relationships that the characters have with each other, specifically the friendships. From Lane and Rory to Sookie and Lorelai, the Stars Hollow residents are always there for each other. And onGrey's, Meredith has definitely created her own family over the years.

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If the gang in Stars Hollow and Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital started hanging out, who would be the best of friends, and who would start fighting?

Rory made some poor decisionsjust like April did. Both characters have a lot in common, as they're studious, intelligent, and want to do well in school and work. They both freak out when they make a mistake and when something doesn't go their way. One perfect example: when Rory sleeps in and misses her big Chilton English exam, and when April fails her board exams the first time she takes them.

April and Rory seem like they would be great friends. They could talk about their dreams for the future and their respective careers, and they would find each other's jobs really compelling.

Lorelai isinfamous for her sense of humorand that wouldn't fly with Meredith, who is known as the "dark and twisty" girl at the hospital.

While Meredith has become a little friendlier in recent seasons, she doesn't do super well with new people. Chances are, Lorelai would burst into the room in a caffeinated frenzy, and her fasttalk and pop culture references would be too much for theGrey's Anatomyprotagonist to handle. It's hard to see these two having anything in common because while they both have tough relationships with family, Meredith's story is much worse.

Cristina and Luke have a lot in common personality-wise. They're both smart and a little tough to get to know, and they don't suffer fools or indulge in random small talk.

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It's easy to picture these two characters becoming friends, although it might take them a little while to open up to each other. At first, they would sit in relative silence, and then they would realize that they liked spending time together. Cristina would fit in well at Luke's diner as she would enforce the "no cell phones" policy, and Luke would be interested in Cristina's no-nonsense approach to life and work.

Parisdoesn't have a good relationship with her familyand she has experienced some tough moments. In general, it's hard for her to get along with most people.

If Paris met Jackson, she would be jealous of his career success, and while he might not find her as intimidating as other people do, he wouldn't be impressed by her attitude. The two would verbally spar for a bit before deciding that they're probably not meant to be friends, and they wouldn't have much to talk about.

Over many episodes featuring her friendship with Lorelai, fans got to know how sweet and hilarious Sookie is. She would be a great friend to Arizona, too, as they share sunny personalities and positive outlooks.

Sookie would think that Arizona is the greatest because she helps kids, and she would be happy to invite her over and cook her a fabulous and delicious meal.

Amelia and Jess actuallyshare a dark, sarcastic, and negative view of life at least most of the time. Amelia has faced some hard times, from addiction to loss, and Jess didn't grow up with the safety and security of a happy home life.

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A friendship between Amelia and Jess would definitely turn ugly, though. These two would start talking about their difficult backgrounds and all they would bond about is sadness. They each need friends who can balance them out, not be exactly the same as them.

Both Catherine and Emily tend to "keep up with the Joneses" and they want to live a fancy lifestyle. They would like each other immediately and talk about their fabulous lives.

Emily would be impressed with Catherine's career and how she has risen through the ranks, and Catherine would find Emily to be a tough, strong, and intelligent woman. It's easy to see Catherine joining Emily for Friday Night Dinners or some of herincredible parties.

It's hard to think of two characters who have less in common. Owen is a former soldier with PTSD who cares deeply about his coworkers and patients, and Logan is a richguy with a sad past who doesn't know how good he has it.

If these two characters started talking to each other, it's safe to say that they would walk away pretty soon after. Owen would ask about Logan's life and work, and Logan wouldn't impress him, as he doesn't have much of a work ethic or desire to help others.

While Paris often says harsh things, she's a good friend to those she cares about, and it's easy to imagine her getting along well with Richard.

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Paris respects people who are intelligent and have a lot of experience, and she would love to learn from Richard. She would find his career fascinating and would ask him a million questions. While he might be a bit overwhelmed at first, he would find her fascinating and funny, and the two would meet for intelligent discussions over coffee.

Alex becomes a nicer person as the show goes on, but it's fair to say that he and Luke share a surly, grumpy personality.

However, these two characters would be too similar to get along well. Alex and Luke would probably get on each other's nerves pretty quickly, and neither one would be interested in continuing to hang out. Alex also has a tendency to get angry, and rather than take the time to get to know Luke, he might walk away before they can really talk.

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Case of the Missing Neutron Star Anatomy of a Cosmic Explosion 1,700 Years Ago During Decline of Rome – The Daily Galaxy –Great Discoveries Channel

Posted on Jan 20, 2021 in Astronomy, Science

Cosmic sleuths are attempting to locate one of the estimated one billion neutron stars in the Milky Waythe collapsed core of a doomed supergiant star with the density of atomic nucleithat was ejected from the blast of a supernova in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our Milky Way 1,700 years ago during the decline of the Roman Empire. The light of a supernova is visible across billions of light years, releasing as much energy in an instant as our sun will produce over its 10-billion-year lifetime. The suspected neutron star was identified in observations with the European Southern Observatorys Very Large Telescope in Chile, in combination with data from NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory.

The Cosmic Corpse

The doomed star, reports the Goddard Space Flight Center, left behind an expanding, gaseous corpse, a supernova remnant named 1E 0102.2-7219 (below), which NASAs Einstein Observatory first discovered in X-rays. The NASA researchers sifted through archival images taken by Hubble, analyzing visible-light observations made 10 years apart. Based on their estimates, the neutron star must be moving at more than 2 million miles per hour from the center of the explosion to have arrived at its current position.

That is pretty fast and at the extreme end of how fast we think a neutron star can be moving, even if it got a kick from the supernova explosion, Banovetz said. More recent investigations call into question whether the object is actually the surviving neutron star of the supernova explosion. It is potentially just a compact clump of supernova ejecta that has been lit up, and our results generally support this conclusion.

Ejecta Clumps The Ionized Oxygen Trail

Our study doesnt solve the mystery, but it gives an estimate of the velocity for the candidate neutron star, said John Banovetz, who led the research team hunting for the exotic object along with Danny Milisavljevic, both of Purdue University, measured the velocities of 45 tadpole-shaped, oxygen-rich clumps of ejecta flung by the supernova blast. Ionized oxygen is an excellent tracer because it glows brightest in visible light.

To calculate an accurate explosion age, the astronomers picked the 22 fastest moving ejecta clumps, or knots. The researchers determined that these targets were the least likely to have been slowed down by passage through interstellar material. They then traced the knots motion backward until the ejecta coalesced at one point, identifying the explosion site. Once that was known, they could calculate how long it took the speedy knots to travel from the explosion center to their current location.

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The researchers results differ from previous observations of the supernovas blast site and age. Earlier studies, for example, arrived at explosion ages of 2,000 and 1,000 years ago. However, Banovetz and Milisavljevic say their analysis is more robust.

A prior study compared images taken years apart with two different cameras on Hubble, the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 and the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), Milisavljevic said. But our study compares data taken with the same camera, the ACS, making the comparison much more robust; the knots were much easier to track using the same instrument. Its a testament to the longevity of Hubble that we could do such a clean comparison of images taken 10 years apart.

The astronomers also took advantage of the sharp ACS images in selecting which ejecta clumps to analyze. In prior studies, researchers averaged the speed of all of the gaseous debris to calculate an explosion age. However, the ACS data revealed regions where the ejecta slowed down because it was slamming into denser material shed by the star before it exploded as a supernova. Researchers didnt include those knots in the sample. They needed the ejecta that best reflected their original velocities from the explosion, using them to determine an accurate age estimate of the supernova blast.

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RSIP Vision Announces Versatile Medical Image Segmentation Tool, Delivering Efficient Anatomical Measurements and Better Treatment Options – Business…

TEL AVIV, Israel & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RSIP Vision, a leading innovator in medical imaging through advanced AI and computer vision solutions, today announces a general purpose, AI-based segmentation and measurement tool for detecting objects of interest and their boundaries quickly and automatically, making surgical and diagnostic measurements easier and more accurate for better treatment decisions. The tool requires minimal work by the user to deliver an accurate 3D visualization and analysis of patient anatomy and is applicable across medical imaging verticals & modalities. The solution runs automatically and is robust and clinically accurate, avoiding human factors such as fatigue and misreads which may result in mistakes in measurement. It is available to medical device manufacturers for use in leading facilities worldwide.

Distinguishing and measuring organs, lesions, and other areas of interest in biopsy and pre-surgical planning can be tedious work, which is generally assigned to a specific employee or technician, or even a physician, said Ron Soferman, Founder & CEO at RSIP Vision. Our new segmentation tool makes it easier to pinpoint specific points and boundaries in images, which in turn leads to greater accuracy during surgeries without being dependent on the capability and experience of a specific individual. In 2021, RSIP Vision will continue to drive innovation in image analysis across the medical verticals through custom software, advanced algorithm development and custom technologies which will be found in medical devices in leading facilities worldwide. RSIP Vision ensures customers can leverage the latest advances in AI and computer vision, in order to save time and cost during medical procedures.

RSIP Vision offers this AI-based software to detect and localize the area of interest and use those complex features in a scan through a series of algorithms. The segmentation creates boundaries around the image for better viewing and performs automatic measurements. Physicians and researchers can receive consistent, repeatable measurements regarding the dimensions and characteristics of a specific area, using artificial intelligence technology that is available across all modalities including X-ray, CT scans, MR, surgical robotics, and pathology. For example, the tool can be used for one-click segmentation of lesions in multiple organs such as the lungs and the liver, across patient populations and cohorts. The new AI module can be easily integrated in medical device software for multiple applications, without the need to collect and train machine learning models on extensive domain-specific training data, accelerating time to market for medical device companies looking to stay ahead of the AI adoption curve.

About RSIP Vision

RSIP Vision is driving innovation in medical imaging through advanced AI and computer vision solutions. Were a proven global leader, with more than 25 years of experience. Our multidisciplinary team of 50+ algorithm experts, computer science engineers, physicists, radiologists, echo specialists and in-house medical annotation teams, continue to provide innovative and effective solutions, as well as research and customized algorithm development to medical device companies to give them an edge over their competition. Our engineers are experts in artificial intelligence, deep learning and the most advanced computer vision techniques. They develop practical AI modules that ensure precision, reduce time to market, cut costs, and allow core R&D teams to focus on key initiatives while we provide custom-built solutions to fit their growing needs. Our aim is to drive innovation in medical imaging through our custom software and advanced algorithm development and custom technologies which can be found in medical devices in leading facilities worldwide, ensuring our customers remain at the forefront of the latest medical advances.

RSIP Vision is headquartered in Jerusalem, and has a U.S. office in San Jose, CA.

More information is available on the company website: http://www.rsipvision.com

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Raising Pro-Life Kids: 4 Ways to Teach the Sanctity of Life – Christianheadlines.com

Raising Pro-Life Kids: 4 Ways to Teach the Sanctity of Life

It was Nicks golden birthday. He turned seventeen-years-old on October 17th, and we celebrated in style. My wife made a special teriyaki chicken dinner at Nicks request. The decorations were Notre Dame football Nicks favorite team. The plates, napkins, tablecloths, and helium balloons were Fighting Irish top to bottom. The cake, naturally, featured a Notre Dame endzone scene complete with goalposts. Amid all the party goodies and celebration, my wife and I were thankful for our pro-life family and attitudes toward the sanctity of life that had given us Nick.

As the festivities progressed, the conversation around the table became boisterous. Along with a small cache of wrapped presents, the premier gift for Nicky was that two of his older siblings made it home from college for his big day. Much ribbing and laughter went along with celebrating the birthday boy.

When we got to the cake, the conversation ebbed. Nick stood up. He motioned for quiet, and we gave him our attention. I have a prepared speech for you, he said. Its my birthday, and I want to say that I am thankful for my life and that I was born. I know a lot of kids like me dont get to be born. I am glad that my parents decided to give me my life so that I could have a birthday.

Nick has made this declaration in various forms on different occasions over the years, but it never gets old. You see, Nick has Down syndrome. He is well aware that many kids with Downs are aborted before they ever see the light of day. Nicks right to celebrate his precious life a life fearfully and wonderfully made by God (Psalm 139:14).

On the other hand, the gratitude he expressed was hardly necessary. As do his six siblings, Nick knows that my wife and I would never have chosen abortion for any of our preborn children. My kids know that with absolute certitude, and theyve always known that.

I think this is at the heart of raising kids who know the sanctity of life: The witness of moms and dads who are utterly and unequivocally committed to protecting human life from conception until natural death. That witness can take a variety of forms. It just happened to be the case that the primary pro-life witness weve made in our family is Nick himself. His presence in the world and his rich and full life are testimony of Gods providence and grace. After you meet Nicky and see his smile, genuineness, and enthusiasm, youll have no doubt that the world is a better place because hes here. And thats absolutely true for all boys and girls with Downs. Ask their parents. Ask their siblings. Theyll be delighted to tell you.

But what if youre not blessed to have a child with Down syndrome, either by birth or adoption? How can we form passionate pro-life hearts in our children? This seems especially difficult in a world that seems obsessed with solving problems by destroying life instead of nurturing it. Here are 4 ideas that weve found helpful in our family. See if they resonate with you!

Talk about abortion a lot. Is it uncomfortable? Awkward? Only at first. Around our dinner table, hot topics like abortion come up frequently. We rarely attempt to curb discussion of controversial issues. Younger kids benefit by hearing the terms and the debate, which will generate interest and a desire to probe further.

To be sure, we managed those discussions to ensure age-appropriate themes. We always urged our kids, no matter their age, to ask for clarification if they didnt understand what we were talking about. Moreover, as parents, we made certain that we were thoroughly informed and up to date on the issues, which can be a daunting task. There are plenty of reliable resources to do that, including the organization National Right to Life, but Id advise you to rely primarily on local or state pro-life organizations. That way, youll be connected with a supportive group of folks whove been there with their own sons and daughters, and they can tell you what worked and what didnt in their own pro-life family formation.

Caring for the poor might seem like an odd prescriptive for raising pro-life kids, but I promise you its essential, especially as your kids grow into adolescence. Theyre going to hear that pro-lifers only care about babies (and their moms) beforebirth, not afterward, and you have to counter that argument with concrete action.

Its not enough to spout statistics about the charitable outreach the Christian community extends to moms and families in need. Instead, we need a family culture oriented to care for the poor. There are two ways to create this culture. The first way is through the checkbook. Let your kids see you giving money away to both organizations and individuals in need. The second way is to serve directly like volunteering at soup kitchens and food pantries, especially pregnancy care centers and homes for pregnant moms in distress.

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Being a public witness takes the conversation from inside the home to outside of it. Like the suggestion to care for the poor, it further concretes our words into action. The reality of abortion may and probably should prompt us to do things that will make us plenty uncomfortable but will teach our children that defending the sanctity of preborn human life is serious business. Examples include a peaceful, prayerful protest at abortion centers in your community and even participation in pro-life family marches especially on the January 22 anniversary of Roe v. Wade in Washington D.C.

If our goal is to form our children in a pro-life mindset one that recoils at the idea of abortion and embraces the intrinsic, infinite value of all human life, no matter what then what better object lesson can we give than welcoming life ourselves?

Besides, what greater gift can we give our children than another brother or sister? Certainly, our greatest gift to our son Nicholas was his little sister, Katharine.

Adoption would be included under this rubric of family expansion as an expression of our love for life. There are also other less permanent forms of hospitality welcoming aging parents or other relations whod otherwise end up in nursing homes, for example. These kinds of steps entail tremendous risk and lots of unknowns, to be sure. But whats our goal? If we wish to ingrain a thorough pro-life perspective in our children, then theres no better way to demonstrate that than by incarnating sacrificial love in another family member!

Note that the previous four ways of demonstrating the sanctity of life altruism, education, activism, and radical hospitality do not depend on a Biblical worldview or Christian commitment. Clearly, its compatible with Biblical values. However, the four ways to teach the sanctity of life and create a pro-life family are defensible independent of any particular philosophy or faith orientation.

Thats crucial because, lets face it, there is a good chance that at least some of your own children may stray from the faith (at least temporarily) as they grow older. This is a trend that is hard to deny and one that is growing. We do what we can to steep our sons and daughters in Scripture and help them develop strong prayer habits as part of a personal relationship with Christ. Yet we cant protect them forever from broader cultures anti-religious undertow, not to mention the blast of godless propaganda that dominates popular culture and social media.

And what if you do have children that reject the faith you raised them in? Theyll also be likely swayed by the worlds arguments in favor of solving problems by assaulting life abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, assisted suicide, the whole deadly morass of what passes as social (and, tragically, legal) norms these days.

But you have a say in that at least while theyre still home with you. Be proactive in forming their pro-life sensibilities. Ground them in reason and rational argument; teach them logic and embryology; show them videos of preborn human life, and bring them to the bedside of those who are living large at the end of life. Equip them with the old-fashioned common sense that once made abortion unthinkable and mercy-killing a contradiction in terms. Teach them the sanctity of life early and often.

Is it possible? Yes, I know its possible. In fact, its highly likely. The growing numbers of pro-life young people who reject God and religion provide powerful testimony of its feasibility. Theyre the ones who want to support progressive politicians but cant bring themselves to support those who promote greater abortion access. And theyre also the ones wholl be unlikely to choose abortion themselves when faced with a problem or inconvenient pregnancy.

Come to think of it, that last scenario provides one more powerful means of forming pro-life families an extension of the radical hospitality I mentioned earlier. If and when an adult child, regardless of faith status, decides to make sacrifices to welcome an unexpected human life God happens to send along, we do well to make like the prodigal sons dad and rush out with open arms and celebrate!

If you're not able to attend a March for Life event, you can still helpsupport Sanctity of Life with Focus on the Family by donating here.

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Rick Becker is a husband, father of seven, nursing instructor, and religious educator. He studied theology at Seattle Pacific University and Franciscan University of Steubenville, and he is currently working toward a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Indiana Wesleyan University. Rick currently serves on the nursing faculty at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana.

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