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Explosive Secrets About Using Apple Cider Vinegar For Psoriasis To Stop The Itch And Flakes Revealed!
If you suffer from psoriasis, you MUST have apple cider vinegar in your home. If you don't, why don't you? Using apple cider vinegar for psoriasis is one of the best natural remedies to eliminate the itch as well as the flakes that can be produced by psoriasis. The great thing is that you can use it both internally and externally. Here's why you shouldn't waste any time. Drop whatever you're doing and go out or go online and grab yourself some apple cider vinegar.
Apple cider vinegar uses and benefits
Everyone who is into holistic health usually touts how awesome apple cider vinegar is. I have personally been drinking a tablespoon of vinegar mixed with water everyday for years now and plan to for the rest of my life in addition to using it externally every now and then.
The many apple cider vinegar uses that are touted by many people besides for the treatment of psoriasis include but are not limited to;
- diabetes,
- weight loss,
- heartburn,
- dry skin,
- dry scalp,
- dry hair,
- deodorant alternative
- constipation, (mixed with honey)
- high cholesterol,
- nail and ear fungus,
- arthritis,
- dandruff,
- kidney stones,
- warts,
- jock itch,
- yeast infection, etc.
One thing to remember about using natural remedies is that there is no scientific proof to support all these claims. But you also need to remember that there are no research studies performed because there is not way to profit from many of these natural remedies because they cannot be patented because anyone can make acv or many other natural remedies because nature cannot be patented. There is no financial incentive to conduct studies on these various natural remedies including acv.
What's so great about apple cider vinegar for psoriasis?
The acidic nature of apple cider vinegar may explain its effectiveness against psoriasis as well as many other diseases and conditions. This acidic nature is also antibacterial, antifungal as well as antiviral.
ACV also contains a myriad of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need as well as enzymes and very important anti-inflammatory properties all of which can help to fight various ailments including psoriasis.
Many Eastern practitioners are of the belief that all sickness and disease including psoriasis are caused by an acidic nature in the body and doing everything to help the body become more alkaline can help to fight off various diseases and conditions and create a healthier body.
Acidic or alkaline?
When people think of acv, one thing they are certain of is that it is acidic and they are partially right because the acidic nature of acv is what helps with healing when used topically. But when taken internally, ACV actually has an alkaline effect in the body by helping to raise the pH levels from an acidic one to a more alkaline one which can help the body become healthier.
There is a certain segment of society that believes that psoriasis results from candida overgrowth (yeast infection) which enables toxins to thrive in the body. Toxins can increase the risk of developing various diseases and conditions and possibly psoriasis. Candida and acv do not mix. The former cannot survive in the presence of the latter.
One of the important benefits of using apple cider vinegar in the body is that it helps to detoxify the body.
Apple cider vinegar and psoriasis
Apple cider vinegar taken internally
When using apple cider vinegar for psoriasis treatment internally, most people usually take a tablespoon or two every day of acv mixed with water. YOU MUST DILUTE IT!
Undiluted acv can wear at the tooth enamel unless you wear dentures. Undiluted acv can also cause burns to the sensitive areas of the throat and mouth, therefore it is recommended to mix it with a liquid before drinking it.
Most people commonly mix one or two tablespoons of acv with 8 to 12 ounces of water, tea or milk (soy, almond milk, etc, are better than dairy milk especially for those with psoriasis). You may add honey to improve the taste if you wish.
Apple cider vinegar applied externally
When using apple cider vinegar for psoriasis by applying it externally, there are a number of ways that this can help since external application of acv helps to promote blood circulation, is antifungal and antibacterial and helps to restore normal pH levels on the skin.
ACV also contains alpha hydroxyl acids which help with skin exfoliation which can help eliminate the scales. Some of the ways to use acv externally include;
- Appling it directly to flakes or by soaking certain areas such as hands and feet in a bowl of acv.
- Mixing ACV with baking soda and applying to itchy lesions to halt the itch in its tracks.
- If you are using phototherapy for psoriasis and get burned, acv can help to soothe and heal the burn quite effectively.
One thing to keep in mind when applying acv externally is that it can sting, so you may want to avoid applying it to open lesions unless you have nerves of steel.
Apple cider vinegar for psoriasis of the scalp
Many people with issues with the scalp and hair even those without psoriasis tout the benefits of acv for the scalp and hair so if you suffer from scalp psoriasis, you should begin using acv like yesterday! There is also an amazing find I made which I talk about much later but before that;
An apple cider vinegar rinse has been beneficial to help eliminate flakes and an itchy scalp. You can use undiluted acv on the scalp and hair but most people find this too strong and instead mix equal parts acv and water and apply to the hair and scalp as a final rinse after shampoo and conditioner.
Some people leave this on for 30 minutes to an hour under a shower cap or plastic bag and then rinse while others do not rinse this out. Choose what works for you.
Don't worry, the smell does go away if you do decide to leave it in. It does not linger.
Use this vinegar rinse two to three times a week depending on the thickness of the scales that accumulate on the scalp as well as the itchiness.
Best apple cider vinegar for psoriasis to use
Most of what is available in grocery stores is useless. Use that to clean or cook with. For use as a natural remedy, you will need acv that is made from organic apples. It should state that it is raw, unfiltered and that it is fermented using traditional methods i.e. unpasteurized.
Most of all, it should state that it contains the "mother" which is where most of the healthful properties of acv reside. The most popular brand seems to be the Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar With The "Mother" which I have used for many years now and highly recommend and it also comes in a glass bottle which is much better than unhealthy plastic.
If you like making various remedies at home from scratch, you can also make your own acv if you don't have easy access to good quality apple cider vinegar or are into DIY. You should be able to find instructions on how to make acv at home online or offline.
Amazing finds which you need in your life!
- Psoriasis Vinegar Body Rinse
- Description: Skin Nourishing, Non-Soap Cleanser with 21 Herbal Extracts and Essentials. Apple Cider Vinegar has been used for centuries as a medicinal folk remedy and when combined with potent natural plant extracts make this a rewarding body cleanser.
- Psoriasis Scalp Vinegar Rinse Cleanser
- Description: Scalp Nourishing Cleanser with Tea Tree, Licorice Root and Calendula Flower Immediately improve the condition of your scalp with the first use. Residue from hair care products, minerals in your water and the environment are left behind and begin to slowly build up on your scalp.
The Psoriasis Vinegar Body Rinse Cleanser and the Psoriasis Scalp Vinegar Rinse Cleanser which are shown above are amazing and you should give them a try not only because they use the best and freshest ingredients and contain none of the harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates or GMOs and are vegan guaranteed in addition to being made in the USA.
They are handmade fresh and guaranteed to be natural and organic. I cannot say enough good things about this brand and these products. Definitely get acv to drink and also get these for external application.
Not only do they contain all the benefits of acv but they also contain many other herbs that are beneficial for treating psoriatic skin such as sea buckthorn, tea tree, foraha, karanja oil, cucumber, oregano, licorice root, willow bark, manuka essential oil, aloe vera, and so on and so forth.
Some of the reviews concerning these products include;
I have psoriasis on my legs. I've tried many itch relieve cream but non of them works. I even went to dermatologist but still, the steriod medicine they prescribed didn't work either. Then I saw this product and was thinking to just give it a try. Surprisely, the marks on my legs started to fade 5 or 6 days after I used the vinegar rinse, and now are almost faded after 10 days of using. I am so happy I found this product, or else I would still suffer from itching. Thanks!!
Renu A Burr Ridge IL
After trying steroid creams and other medications for 13 MONTHS…this product was the only thing that worked. She has only been using it for 2 weeks and her skin is almost completely smooth. THIS PRODUCT IS A GREAT!!!!
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As you can see, you need apple cider vinegar for psoriasis in your life and while not backed up by science, it has been very crucial is the fight against psoriasis and many other diseases and conditions for many people. Don't wait to try this natural remedy.
Note: If you don't have access to apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar for psoriasis. Some people have had positive experiences with the latter so it is an option but only if you cannot get ACV which contains more healing properties.
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Someone posted the following question on itquestions.com, and since the service sucks and wouldn't allow me to login even after I reset my password, I'm posting the answer here.
I am changing domains on a pc with Vista, i put it in a workgroup, then when i went to log back on, it only gave me the option for the user account, no options to switch to admin. account. I tried booting from ophcrack, but it did not find the user pw, and the admin. and guest accounts said "empty".
The thing to remember when removing a Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC from a domain is that the local admin account is DISABLED by default. When you switch a PC from a domain to a workgroup, always remember to one of the following before you reboot: a) create a new local account or b) enable the built-in administrator account and set a password.
Since you're already past that point you can try this trick. Don't bother trying to crack the open account's password using 0phcrack or any other dictionary/rainbow table/brute force cracker. You're just wasting your time. Instead, reset the open account's password using one of the many free password reset utilities available on the Internet (http://www.rixler.com/windows-password-recovery-bootdisk.htm is one). Most of these tools come in the form of an ISO image you'll have to burn to a CD. Do that, boot up, and set the password for the open local account to something you can remember.

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Smart Materials Research
Volume 2013, Article ID 736487, 6 pages
Energy Harvesting Using an Analog Circuit under Multimodal Vibration
1Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), 3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-5210, Japan
2Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-01 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, Japan
Received 7 October 2012; Accepted 26 December 2012
Academic Editor: Xiaoning Jiang
Copyright © 2013 Shigeru Shimose et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The efficiency of harvesting energy from a vibrating structure using a piezoelectric transducer and a simple analog circuit is investigated experimentally. This analog circuit was originally invented for a synchronized switch damping on inductor (SSDI) technique, which enhances the damping of mechanical vibration. In this study, the circuit is used to implement a synchronized switch harvesting on inductor (SSHI) technique. A multiple degree of freedom (MDOF) structure is excited by single sinusoidal forces at its resonant frequencies and by random forces. The piezoelectric transducer converts this mechanical energy into electrical energy which is harvested using a standard rectifier bridge circuit with and without our analog circuit. Experimental results show that our analog circuit makes it possible to harvest twice as much energy under both single sinusoidal and random vibration excitations.
1. Introduction
Energy harvesting techniques have been studied extensively in recent years. Energy harvesting is a process by which energy is captured and stored. Energy can be harvested from various power sources, including wind power, solar power, ocean tides, heart, magnetic fields, and structural vibrations. We focused on the vibration energy of a structure, using the piezoelectric effect to convert structural vibration energy into electrical energy. There is substantial research on this technique, as reviewed by Sodano et al. [1]. Lesieutre et al. [2] addressed the damping associated with energy harvesting from structural vibrations.
Badel et al. [3–5] proposed a synchronized switch harvesting on inductor (SSHI) technique to improve energy harvesting. SSHI is based on vibration suppression technique named synchronized switch damping on inductor (SSDI). Both SSHI and SSDI use a piezoelectric transducer attached to the structure and connected to an inductive circuit having an on-off switch [6–10]. The switch in the circuit is flipped at each extremum of displacement of the structure. A displacement sensor and a controller are needed to synchronize the switching commands with the mechanical vibration. In a self-powered system, these sensors and controllers need to be driven using a fraction of the harvested energy.
We previously invented an analog circuit that automatically performs switching without an external energy source [11]. We describe in this paper how this analog circuit enhances the energy harvesting performance when used with SSHI.
Although many studies [12–14] have been conducted on SSHI, most of them are limited to the sinusoidal vibration of a single degree of freedom (SDOF) structure. This paper focuses on the energy harvesting performance of our analog vibration suppression system for a multiple degree of freedom (MDOF) structure under various excitations. First, we describe the SSDI mechanism. Next, we describe our analog self-powered device. Finally, we present the experimental results demonstrating the energy harvesting performance of our device for an MDOF structure under sinusoidal and random vibration excitations.
2. SSDI and SSHI Systems
2.1. Original SSDI Technique
The SSDI mechanism is described in [6–10]. For simplicity, we consider the SDOF system shown in Figure 1. The system is composed of a mass, a structure, a piezoelectric transducer attached to the structure, and a switchable inductive circuit. The piezoelectric transducer is modeled by a voltage generator and a capacitor .
As shown in [8, 10, 15], the basic concept of the SSDI technique is to flip the switch from point B to point A at the moment when displacement or voltage reaches a maximum, as well as to flip the switch from point A to point B when or reaches a minimum. Figure 2 shows the vibration in . When the displacement of mass reaches a maximum at, the switch is flipped from point A to point B. Current starts flowing in the inductive circuit shown in Figure 1 and stops when the voltage reaches a positive value , owing to the inductor and diode B in the circuit. During the subsequent half cycle of mechanical vibration, as the displacement of mass reaches the minimum value, voltage changes from to . At time , the position of the switch is flipped from point B to point A, and the piezoelectric voltage changes from to .
This switching technique stores the electric charge in the piezoelectric transducer rather than allowing it to be dissipated, increasing the magnitude of and thus increasing the force generated by the piezoelectric transducer to suppress the vibration. Furthermore, this switching inverses the polarity of in synchronism with the mechanical vibration so that the vibration is effectively suppressed.
2.2. Analog Self-Powered SSDI
The original SSDI [8, 10, 15] needs external power for measurement, calculation, and switching. To eliminate the external power supply, we have invented a simple passive analog circuit that performs SSDI switching automatically, as shown in Table 1 and Figure 3.
Figure 3 shows our electric circuit for SSDI. When the voltage across the piezoelectric transducer passes the maximum and starts to decrease, the anode voltage of the programmable unijunction transistor is maintained at the peak by diode and capacitor . However, the gate voltage of decreases following the decrease in due to mechanical vibration. Therefore, is turned on and the charge stored in flows through thyristor as its gate current. The gate current turns on, and the charge stored in the capacitor of the piezoelectric transducer, , flows through the inductor. Because the thyristor prevents the electric current from flowing in the opposite direction, turning the thyristor on is equivalent to flipping the switch in Figure 1 to point A. When the value of reaches a minimum and starts to increase, is similarly turned on, and subsequently, is also turned on. This action is equivalent to flipping the switch in Figure 1 to point B.
In effect, this analog circuit flips the switch in Figure 1 to point A when is approximately at a maximum and flips the switch to point B when is approximately at a minimum. Therefore, this simple analog circuit performs the functions of a sensor, a controller, and a switch for SSDI.
2.3. Energy Harvesting with Original SSHI
An electric circuit consisting of a piezoelectric transducer connected to an energy harvester and a load resistance is shown in Figure 4(a). The energy harvester is composed of four diodes and a capacitor . This is a basic energy harvesting system with a piezoelectric transducer. A bridge circuit with four diodes rectifies the electrical energy from the piezoelectric transducer and stores it in capacitor .
Figure 4(b) shows a typical system for energy harvesting with SSHI. As shown in this figure, a switchable inductive circuit is connected to the system shown in Figure 4(a). SSHI tunes the switch in Figure 4(b) just as SSDI does. Because this switching increases the absolute value of , as mentioned, SSHI can effectively harvest energy. In Figure 2, the broken line shows the vibration in when some energy is harvested by SSHI, whereas the solid line shows the variation in when SSDI is used. The figure shows that when the absolute value of reaches the voltage of , the energy starts to flow into . has a large capacitance, causing to plateau.
2.4. Energy Harvesting with Analog Self-Powered SSDI
The SSDI technique is implemented as shown in Figure 5, by replacing the switchable inductive shunt circuit shown in Figure 1 with our analog circuit. Similarly, SSHI is implemented as shown in Figure 5 by replacing the switchable shunt circuit in Figure 4(b) by our analog circuit.
3. Experiment
3.1. Experimental Setup
Figures 6 and 7 show a view of the experimental system, which consists of two masses, a pantograph-type displacement-magnification mechanism, a piezoelectric transducer (PSt 1000/10/200-VS18, Piezomechanik GmbH), two cantilevered beams, a spring, a vibration shaker, and a platform. The displacement-magnification mechanism is attached to the upper beam, and upper side of the platform is used to accommodate the small elongation of the piezoelectric transducer in response to the large amplitude of vibration. The natural frequencies of the first and second vibration modes at a constant electric charge are 20.3 and 36.6 Hz, respectively [16].
The experiment is performed under three types of vibration excitations: a sinusoidal vibration excitation at the first mode resonant frequency, a sinusoidal vibration excitation at the second mode resonant frequency, and a random vibration excitation. We investigated the performance in harvesting energy using our system shown in Figure 5 for various values of load resistance .
3.2. Experimental Results with Sinusoidal Excitation
Figure 8(a) shows the steady-state variations in displacement of the upper mass 1, the voltage of the piezoelectric transducer , and the harvested voltage under a sinusoidal excitation at the first mode resonant frequency. In this case, the value of is very large. At each extremum of displacement, the polarity of voltage reverses. This voltage behavior is a typical feature of SSHI. Figure 8(b) shows a magnified view of Figure 8(a). When the absolute value of is increased to a certain value, energy starts flowing into capacitor , and as a result, stays almost constant, making a plateau in the waveform. The difference between the plateau voltage and voltage is attributed to the forward voltage of the diodes in the rectifier circuit. Figure 8(b) shows that the difference is 1.2 V, which is consistent with the forward voltage of 0.6 V for each diode.
Figure 9(a) shows a comparison of the normalized harvested energy for various values of load resistance under a sinusoidal excitation at the first and second mode resonant frequencies. The energy dissipated by the load resistance is influenced by the value of resistance . To optimize the harvested power, we apply various load resistances in the electric circuit. The horizontal axis represents the load resistance, and the vertical axis represents the harvested power divided by the mean square of displacement of mass 1, with and without our analog circuit. These figures indicate that our system significantly increases the energy harvested from the MDOF structure under sinusoidal vibrations. Although the amount of energy harvested depends on the value of the electric load , the amount is drastically increased using our circuit under vibration excitation at both the first and the second mode resonant frequencies.
3.3. Experimental Results with Random Excitation
We also carried out experiments using random excitation. The vibration shaker connected the upper cantilever through the load cell. A function generator creates an input voltage wave and sends it to vibration shaker. The PSD of the random excitation force is constant over the frequency range from 10 Hz to 50 Hz.
Figure 9(b) shows the normalized harvested energy for various values of load resistances under random excitation. The horizontal axis is the load resistance, and the vertical axis is the harvested power divided by the mean square of displacement of mass 1, with and without our analog circuit. This figure indicates that our system significantly increases the energy harvested from the MDOF structure under random vibrations. Although the amount of energy harvested depends on the value of the electric load , the amount is drastically increased using our circuit under random excitation.
The harvested energy can be increased by a factor of at least 2.3 using our simple analog circuit not only under sinusoidal vibration excitation but also under random vibration excitation.
4. Conclusion
We proposed a simple analog circuit to implement SSHI for harvesting energy from structural vibrations using piezoelectric transducers, and we investigated the resulting performance. Experiments were performed using an MDOF structure under sinusoidal vibration excitation at resonance frequencies and under random vibration excitation. Experimental results show that connecting our simple analog circuit to the standard circuit more than doubles the amount of energy harvested under both single sinusoidal vibration excitation and random vibration excitation.
This research was supported by a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) (no. 20360386) from the Japan Society for Promotion of Science.
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On Wednesday, February 1st, the 18th annual CalFresh Forum brought together administrators, advocates, outreach professionals, researchers, and other stakeholders at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria in Sacramento to identify opportunities and discuss strategies to improve the reach and impact of CalFresh among low-income, food-insecure Californians.
The Forum, co-sponsored by California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA), the California Department of Social Services CalFresh Branch, and the Alliance to Transform CalFresh, focused on upcoming opportunities to improve how CalFresh serves vulnerable populations as we look to the future and continue to work toward increasing participation and improving customer service across the state. "The CalFresh Forum is a place where thoughtful, committed advocates and administrators can gather to collectively plan to expand meaningful access to the vital health and nutrition support provided by CalFresh," said CFPA Executive Director George Manalo-LeClair.
The event program featured morning plenaries led by speakers with extensive policy and programmatic expertise, including Kim McCoy-Wade , CDSS CalFresh Branch Chief, and Ed Bolen, Senior Policy Analyst with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) who provided policy updates and outlooks on CalFresh through a state and federal lens, respectively. Sue Sigler, Executive Director of the California Association of Food Banks also presented on behalf of the Alliance to Transform CalFresh, and urged attendees to adopt and support the Alliance's goal of adopting the statewide goal of raising the CalFresh participation rate to at least 80% statewide by the end of 2019, with no county below 70%.
During morning breakout sessions, attendees learned about the need for increased funding for anti-hunger initiatives in the state budget from Andrew Cheyne of the California Association of Food Banks. Jessica Bartholow of Western Center on Law and Poverty and Tracey Patterson of CFPA provided details on upcoming CalFresh-focused legislation. Attendees interested in supporting bills and budget actions were urged to stay informed and submit letters of support throughout the legislative session.
County administrators from Santa Barbara County offered insights into their new strategies to improve CalFresh participation by setting department-wide goals, designing focused outreach and inreach campaigns, and conducting ongoing project evaluation. County administrators interested in learning more about Santa Barbara County's CalFresh Utilization Project were encouraged to reach out to Maria Gardner, Deputy Director, Economic Assistance Branch, Santa Barbara County DSS and her team.
The morning session also included an interactive workshop training on implicit bias led by William Kennedy. Participants gained valuable insight into how to combat implicit bias and work together to ensure access to CalFresh is equitable for all.
One goal of the Forum each year is to honor individuals and community organizations for their efforts to improve CalFresh access and participation. Each year, inspiring individuals and organizations are nominated by their peers to receive "Freshy Awards." This year's Awards inspired a record number of nominations and votes. Learn more about the winners and all of this year's deserving nominees.
Afternoon sessions included a presentation from Ed Bolen of CBPP on the three-month time limit for unemployed adults without children, and the impact felt by clients and administrators in other states re-implementing the complex rule for the first time in years. CDSS CalFresh Policy Branch Chief Alexis Fernandez and Policy Analyst Amber Bonilla gave updates on the progress CDSS and counties have made in preparing for the return of the time limit. Program administrators, outreach partners, and advocates were encouraged to contact CDSS if they are interested in participating in workgroup sessions to help prepare for the time limit implementation in certain counties beginning September 1, 2018.
Forum attendees interested in increasing dual enrollment between Medi-Cal and Calfresh heard from Adam Dondro of the State Office of Horizontal Integration about recent data from the online application bridge between Covered CA and CalFresh, which shows some positive results but room for improvements to the integration of enrollment processes. County administrators learned about innovative and replicable Medi-Cal inreach projects in San Francisco and Alameda Counties from Diana Jensen of the SF-Marin Food Bank.
The Food Insecurity Screening in Health Care session brought together health care providers and anti-hunger stakeholders to learn more about the promising practice of screening for food insecurity in health care settings and referring patients to nutrition resources like CalFresh.
Melissa Cannon of CFPA, Leslie Goodfriend and Elisa Orona of Santa Cruz County, and Teri Olle of SF-Marin Food Bank described examples already happening in California and provided recommendations for expanding the practice to health care providers statewide.
All CalFresh Forum speaker presentations and event resources and materials can be accessed at http://cfpa.net/calfresh-forum-2017. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about the 2018 CalFresh Forum—we hope to see you there! #CalFreshForum


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in the highest
and on earth:
from the east
and the west:
among angels
and newborns:
in our waking
and sleeping:
in the highest
and on earth:
from the east
and the west:
among angels
and newborns:
in our waking
and sleeping:
The Lamb of God has come, alleluia!
The Son of Man is born, alleluia!
The Redemption of the World is revealed, alleluia!
By your name, O Jesus, we are glad
and through your life we are satisfied.
The prophets see you and rejoice;
the powerful recognize you and flee.
We are fools to stand in your presence
yet we join the mountains and trees,
sea monsters and stars in rejoicing: alleluia!
Basking in your presence, we will not keep silent.
Compelled by your good news, we will not keep silent.
Until earth's praise is echoed in the peace of all people,
until every face is recognized as the beauty of God,
until a mighty horn breaks every strain of oppression,
until the fires of baptism expunge our pride,
until love is undeterred, we will not keep silent: alleluia!
You are our joy and we are your glory.
Through you is promise and within us is hope.
Send us out from this year in peace;
bless all that has departed from us
whether through regret or relief.
Call us into the new year with joy
to radiate the wonder of you: alleluia!
The Lamb of God has come, alleluia!
The Son of Man is born, alleluia!
The Redemption of the World is revealed, alleluia! Amen.
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In the fullness of time,
a Flower blooms:
not minding the plans of war
or the harvest of grief,
not measuring
the seasons of power
or the generations of wealth's sin,
but simply spreading its petals
because time is full
and fulfilled.
A Flower has bloomed —
not because the world is at peace,
not because we are ready,
but because it is time.
Praise and
thanksgiving on earth
as in heaven for the foolishness
and eternal faithfulness
of the Flower.
Like the blackbird
singing before the dawn,
Like the whippoorwill
waiting to romance the moon,
Like the newborn
longing for breath as it crowns,
Like the writer
trusting the word to arrive,
Like the waves
rising to the wind's caress,
Like the fig trees
casting seed for future fruit,
Like the shepherds
watching their flocks at night,
Like the prophet
declaring the advent of freedom,
our hearts are thrilled
with anticipation to greet you:
O Word Made Flesh,
O Jesus our Savior,
O Christ the desire of creation.
Let the glory of God reach the highest heaven
and let peace encompass all people.
Amen and forever amen.
I pray at your feet,
Child of Aleppo,
seeking mercy
for my ignorance
and unyielding heart.
I pray at your feet,
Child of Eritrea,
seeking forgiveness
for the violence of
global capitalism.
I pray at your feet,
Child of Bethlehem,
seeking pardon
and consolation
through life and death.
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April 8, 2016
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PULLMAN – The second week of April is recognized each year as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week", bringing well deserved attention to the public safety dispatchers who are an invaluable part of the emergency response team. Assuring rapid response by police, fire, and medical personnel in the midst of emergencies, the men and women who take 911 calls and send assistance are often overlooked for the critical role that they play in coordinating first response efforts and saving lives.
The Pullman Police and Fire Departments rely on Whitcom, the regional dispatch center located in Pullman, for 911 and dispatching services. "They are a critical link between the community and first responders," said Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins. "Those of us who rely on them every day understand just how difficult their job is, and we greatly appreciate their competency and professionalism."
Whitcom dispatchers respond quickly to unexpected emergencies, every single day. They play a crucial role in the lifesaving process, providing an invaluable connection between emergency services and the people who need them. The Pullman Police Department is thankful for the men and women who take on this responsibility and assist us in effectively protecting our community.
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New evidence suggests that age-related memory loss is a syndrome in its own right, differs from Alzheimer's disease; and that, this form of memory loss is reversible.
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A team of Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers, led by Nobel laureate Eric R. Kandel, MD, has found that deficiency of a protein called RbAp48 in the hippocampus is a significant contributor to age-related memory loss and that this form of memory loss is reversible.
The study, conducted in postmortem human brain cells and in mice, also offers the strongest causal evidence that age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's disease are distinct conditions.
The findings were published in the online edition of Science Translational Medicine.
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A Major Cause of Age-Related Memory Loss Identified
"Our study provides compelling evidence that age-related memory loss is a syndrome in its own right, apart from Alzheimer's. In addition to the implications for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of memory disorders, these results have public health consequences," said Dr. Kandel, who is University Professor & Kavli Professor of Brain Science, co-director of Columbia's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, director of the Kavli Institute for Brain Science, and senior investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, at CUMC.Dr. Kandel received a share of the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries related to the molecular basis of memory.
The Gist
- The hippocampus, a brain region that consists of several interconnected subregions, each with a distinct neuron population, plays a vital role in memory.
- Studies have shown that Alzheimer's disease hampers memory by first acting on the entorhinal cortex (EC), a brain region that provides the major input pathways to the hippocampus.
- It was initially thought that age-related memory loss is an early manifestation of Alzheimer's, but mounting evidence suggests that it is a distinct process that affects the dentate gyrus (DG), a subregion of the hippocampus that receives direct input from the EC.
"Until now, however, no one has been able to identify specific molecular defects involved in age-related memory loss in humans," said co-senior author Scott A. Small, MD, the Boris and Rose Katz Professor of Neurology and director of the Alzheimer's Research Center at CUMC.The Highlights
- The current study was designed to look for more direct evidence that age-related memory loss differs from Alzheimer's disease.
- The researchers began by performing microarray (gene expression) analyses of postmortem brain cells from the DG of eight people, ages 33 to 88, all of whom were free of brain disease.
- The team analyzed cells from their EC, which served as controls since that brain structure is unaffected by aging. The analyses identified 17 candidate genes that might be related to aging in the DG.
- The most significant changes occurred in a gene called RbAp48, whose expression declined steadily with aging across the study subjects.
To determine whether RbAp48 plays an active role in age-related memory loss, the researchers turned to mouse studies. "The first question was whether RbAp48 is downregulated in aged mice," said lead author Elias Pavlopoulos, PhD, associate research scientist in neuroscience at CUMC. "And indeed, that turned out to be the case—there was a reduction of RbAp48 protein in the DG."
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The Findings
- When the researchers genetically inhibited RbAp48 in the brains of healthy young mice, they found the same memory loss as in aged mice, as measured by novel object recognition and water maze memory tests. When RbAp48 inhibition was turned off, the mice's memory returned to normal.
- The researchers also did functional MRI (fMRI) studies of the mice with inhibited RbAp48 and found a selective effect in the DG, similar to that seen in fMRI studies of aged mice, monkeys, and humans.
- The effect of RbAp48 inhibition on the DG was accompanied by defects in molecular mechanisms similar to those found in aged mice.
- The fMRI profile and mechanistic defects of the mice with inhibited RbAp48 returned to normal when the inhibition was turned off.
In another experiment, the researchers used viral gene transfer and increased RbAp48 expression in the DG of aged mice. "We were astonished that not only did this improve the mice's performance on the memory tests, but their performance was comparable to that of young mice," said Dr. Pavlopoulos.The Conclusions
"The fact that we were able to reverse age-related memory loss in mice is very encouraging," said Dr. Kandel. "Of course, it's possible that other changes in the DG contribute to this form of memory loss. But at the very least, it shows that this protein is a major factor, and it speaks to the fact that age-related memory loss is due to a functional change in neurons of some sort. Unlike with Alzheimer's, there is no significant loss of neurons."
- The study data suggest that RbAp48 protein mediates its effects, at least in part, through the PKA-CREB1-CBP pathway, which the team had found in earlier studies to be important for age-related memory loss in the mouse.
- According to the researchers, RbAp48 and the PKA-CREB1-CBP pathway are valid targets for therapeutic intervention.
- Agents that enhance this pathway have already been shown to improve age-related hippocampal dysfunction in rodents.
"Whether these compounds will work in humans is not known," said Dr. Small. "But the broader point is that to develop effective interventions, you first have to find the right target. Now we have a good target, and with the mouse we've developed, we have a way to screen therapies that might be effective, be they pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, or physical and cognitive exercises."
"There's been a lot of handwringing over the failures of drug trials based on findings from mouse models of Alzheimer's," Dr. Small said. "But this is different. Alzheimer's does not occur naturally in the mouse. Here, we've caused age-related memory loss in the mouse, and we've shown it to be relevant to human aging."The paper is titled, "A Molecular Mechanism for Age-Related Memory Loss: The Histone Binding Protein RbAp48." The other contributors are Sidonie Jones, Stylianos Kosmidis, Maggie Close, Carla Kim, and Olga Kovalerchik, all at CUMC.
The authors declare no financial or other conflicts of interests.
The study was supported by grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the James S. McDonnell Foundation, the Broitman Foundation, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc., the McKnight Brain Research Foundation, and the National Institute on Aging (AG034618).
The Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center is a multidisciplinary group that has forged links between researchers and clinicians to uncover the causes of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other age-related brain diseases and to discover ways to prevent and cure these diseases. For more information, visit The Taub Institute at http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/taub/.
The Department of Neuroscience at Columbia University Medical Center
CUMC's Department of Neuroscience, whose faculty includes two Nobel laureates, focuses on fundamental aspects of neural circuit development, organization, and function, using cutting-edge biophysical, cellular imaging, and molecular genetic approaches. Its faculty have backgrounds in a range of fields, including molecular and cell biology, systems neuroscience, theoretical neuroscience, and biophysics.
The Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute
Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute is an interdisciplinary center for scholars across the university, created on a scope and scale to explore the human brain and behavior at levels of inquiry from cells to society.
Columbia University Medical Center provides international leadership in basic, preclinical, and clinical research; medical and health sciences education; and patient care. For more information, visit cumc.columbia.edu or columbiadoctors.org.
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we turned a corner. we've acknowledged that its happening and that really seems to have helped. we also made an enormous amount of progress in the house and stuff department. we've gotten rid of a ton of stuff. we've painted. we've cleaned. it sounds crazy but the house feels lighter.
the last few days even our animals seemed unsettled. but today, when we finished the bedroom, this is how i found my cat. even he seems chill.
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It's so important to look after yourself from the inside but it's also just as important to use products which make your skin feel and look radiant and well nourished too. We all want to use good quality products without the price tag, because let's be honest, not all of us can afford to spend £50 on a face wash.. I have spent hundreds of pounds on Luxury skincare and now I've finally found an affordable good quality skincare brand called T-Zone and it's not going to break the bank.. The Range is called Charcoal and Bamboo. Activated Charcoal works to draw out impurities from the pores! I live in London which is well over polluted and since I moved down here, I have seen a difference in my skin. It's duller and unbalanced so when I saw the ingredients to the new T-Zone range, I wanted to try it. They don't test on animals either!
The first thing I went for when these arrived was the Black Cleansing wipes – First thing I thought was, this is a little weird because they're black haha, they are refreshing and they do remove basic makeup so I'm really happy with these, I feel if you have heavier makeup you'll need to use the face wash too but I usually do that anyway! They smell amazing, the Grapefruit is refreshing and the Bamboo helps to balance the oils in the skin.
Ultra Purifying Face Wash – Was the next one I grabbed for, taking away all the excess dirt from rushing around London all day is exactly what I need, leaving my skin feeling and smelling amazing. Some face washes make me break out or leave my skin feeling really dry but this one doesn't.
No Shine Papers – These have gone straight in my handbag for when I'm on the tube and rushing around, I don't usually get extremely shiny skin but I used them on the tube because I was really hot…
Black Peel Off Mask – This mask is an amazing one if you don't like mess… I don't like mess, I like to just get it on, chill and get it off stress free. It left my skin feeling really smooth, I then moisturised using one of Bobbi Browns moisturisers (that I'm trialling) and my skin felt super clean and fresh. I like to do my pamper evenings usually on a Sunday so I feel refreshed and ready for the week ahead, but I used this one earlier in the week so I could use the self heating mask on Sunday. It's basically the same but a different type of mask.
Deep Cleansing Face Scrub – I like this face scrub, I hate it when you get a scrub and the little bits are way too harsh – I've had so many that have left my skin feeling sore afterwards but this one is so so gentle I'm impressed.
Nose pore strips – I really needed to use one of these, I've seen them everywhere lately as well and I get quite bad black heads (gross 🙁 ) So I couldn't wait to get my hands on these!! They literally drew out my black heads, I've used other products before which haven't worked very well but I was quite happy with these ones. They are so cheap too, I'll list the prices below.
Black Cleansing Wipes – £2.99
Face Wipes – £3.25
No Shine Papers – £2.99
Black Peel Off Mask – £4.99
Self Heat Mask – £4.99
Deep Cleansing Face Scrub – £2.99
Nose Pore Strips – £3.99
This post is Sponsored by T-Zone however all opinions are my own.


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Message from Diane Narasaki and Tony Lee, on behalf of the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of Washington: Please see the ACTION ALERT for April 30, Monday, and take a minute to join us that day in calling Governor Inslee with the message and number below! Your call is important! Thank you!
Demand Governor Inslee Fire WA DOL Director Pat Kohler
Join us in calling Governor Inslee on April 30 and leave him a message at
(360) 902-4111
Sample Script
"Hello. My name is [NAME] and I'm calling from [ZIP]. I'm calling to urge Governor Inslee to remove Pat Kohler, Department of Licensing Director! DOL gave personal information to ICE and helped ICE identify and locate our immigrant neighbors, against the Governor's Executive Order. They are now at risk of being ripped from their families and communities and being deported. Pat Kohler's failed leadership affects thousands of state residents and she must be held accountable and removed. Do not allow her to hire a deputy director before she is removed!
Under the DOL Director Pat Kohler's leadership, the WA Dept. of Licensing failed to comply with Governor Inslee's Executive Order prohibiting use of state agency resources to identify or apprehend immigrants for violations of federal immigration laws for a year after he issued it. This is an unforgivable breach of trust. We know that DOL's violation of this Executive Order has already unleashed ICE against one prominent immigrant activist, and has put many more of our neighbors and friends at risk of deportation by sharing their personal information with ICE. Though process improvements have been made since the Seattle Times broke the news of DOL's violation of the Governor's Executive Order, such as the requirement for court orders to obtain information, the damage has been done and cannot be undone. The betrayal of our state's values cannot be fixed by bureaucratic changes alone. The DOL director must be held accountable and removed, for DOL's violation of the Governor's Executive Order and putting thousands of state residents at risk of losing their loved ones to detention and deportation. Only her removal and an overhaul of DOL's leadership can restore public trust in DOL. This is why a broad coalition of 18 organizations statewide (see organizational logos below) call for DOL Director Kohler to be removed immediately.
Statements from Community Leaders
"I sat on the interview committee that recommended Pat Kohler for the Director's position at DOL. It is now clear that she was the wrong person and that DOL needs to make changes to restore public trust and faith after the injustices committed against communities of color targeted by the federal Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). And those changes need to start at the top.
- Jeffrey G. Johnson, President, Washington State Labor Council
"LCA is asking Governor Inslee to ask for Pat Kohler to resign, and if she doesn't step down, he should use his executive power and remove her from the position. Stop with the excuses. We are prepared to support a new director that has strong leadership abilities and vision to change the culture at DOL and restore credibility"
- Nina Martinez, Latino Civic Alliance, Board Chair
"For years, DOL Director Pat Kohler failed to protect the privacy and personal data of Washington state residents and put thousands at risk of losing their families, homes and communities. We ask the Governor to remove her immediately and replace her with leadership which will ensure DOL compliance with his Executive Order and respect for the privacy and dignity of all Washington State residents."
-Diane Narasaki, Executive Director, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)
For more information and statements from community leaders and representatives of the organizations below, please visit LCA's website and click "READ FULL STATEMENT".


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Living with Eternity in Our Hearts
Reflection: Psalm 46; Ecclesiastes 3:11-15; John 17.
Jim Elliott, the missionary martyr, once said, "The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness. Satan is quite aware of the power of silence." In our fast paced world, it is well nigh impossible to escape the cacophony of noise, the tyranny of the urgent, and the endeavours of life around us, which we have wholeheartedly embraced into our lives, homes, communities, and churches. Our conditioning has been rapid and rampant, and we are swiftly passing on this interminable pace to an impressionable next generation. C. S. Lewis justifiably concluded that "we live, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship."
Psalm 46 reassures us that in the midst of natural and political turmoil and bleakness, God becomes our refuge and strength. It is only within our Yahweh-Refuge that we will cease from our strivings and come to know the Lord of Hosts who has always been committed to us. This amazing ancient Hebrew canticle silences the frantic lifestyle of our present existence when we intentionally seek out the Divine-Stronghold for fellowship by listening, meditating, and thinking within the compass of our Creator God. For in that stillness with His Word, we learn to hear His voice clearly!
God's plan for us is certainly well beyond this earthly existence as He has planted eternity in human hearts. Even though this sin-tainted world still holds a remarkable testimony and splendor to the Almighty's creative wisdom, our fixation must shift beyond this domain as we are on a transitory journey with Him to our eternal heavenly home. Does it then not make sense to focus on our ongoing intimacy with our Saviour, even as we labour to fulfill His temporal purpose for this world? We do not belong to this world, any more than He did. This deliberate detachment and refocusing will test the very depth and contours of our convoluted minds and emotions, but the heartening consolation is that we walk it with our Lord Jesus Christ, who pioneered this journey (John 17).
Hence, our witness as we live in community with one another in our family, our church, and our world directly flows from our life in Christ. This Christ-light can only be nurtured by being in His Presence, firstly as individuals, then corporately: patiently and intently listening to His Word, meditating on it, and carefully thinking through its application.
How often and how much time should we sit at our Lord's feet to listen, meditate, and think on His Word? If you are like me, then the answer is "most likely we barely scratch the surface with it!" The cares of this world will compete for our centre stage, but we are to determine our own priorities, or else others will determine them for us. After all, the imperative is 'who' or 'what' is the object of our devotion; this is THE eternal reality.
Learning from Eli, the High Priest, the youthful Samuel replied, "Speak Lord, your servant is listening."


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Please note that the work of EWG SHORE has been taken over by SHORE network as of 1 January 2017.
The HELCOM Expert Working Group on Response on the Shore (HELCOM EWG SHORE) works to improve the cooperation in on shore response in the Baltic Sea.
Oil response exercise Balex Delta 2014. Ventspils, Latvia. Photo: HELCOM
Terms of Reference
Recommendation 28E/12
Recommendation 33/2
HELCOM Response Manual (Volume III)
Publications relevant for EWG SHORE


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Usagi and Mamoru's Love: Strike by Lianne: Sailor Moon; action, PG-13, angst
>_< This is the most evil fic ever!!! Everything was starting to be happy when things turn out to become disastrous…so sad. I wonder what happens next. Poor Mamoru. *sigh* You can read this and the other stories in MoonRomance.com.
Ferris Wheel Kisses by Psycho Star: Sailor Moon; G, fluff
Aww, another kyootie fic! ^_~ I should have read this after Strike. 😛 It's not the really mushy type fic, but it's nice…something you would want to happen with you. ^^
Daydream Believer by Sailor Elysia: Sailor Moon; PG, sap
I thought this would have a sad ending. Really nice and perfectly written. I like how every detail went as if you can picture it easily in your mind. It's nice to have dreams to come true. Read this also in MoonRomance.com.
Usagi and Mamoru's Love by Lianne: Sailor Moon; PG
Here's maii review for the whole fic — the story started off pretty well. You can feel the excitement and all, but when it got to the middle, I started to get tired of all the villains coming and dying just the same. As it was mentioned in the story, something disastrous comes to destroy the happiness and peace when it's already there. The ending was really simple. Unexpected, but you would have expected something more. The last 3 stories seemed like the author quickly finished them. It will leave you hanging and the next part will still leave you with questions unanswered. ^^;;; Oh wellz, it's a good story and good read. Go to Lianne's site for it.
In a Not-So-Perfect World by ShameStar: Sailor Moon; NC-17 (for violence & death); taff fic for smrff
O_O Too much angst! ARGH! So sad, yet the angry Usagi is really…uhmm…undesscribable. I dunno. I guess that was the feeling of "hatred" when she started to live IN A NOT-SO-PERFECT WORLD.
Operation: Sleeping Beauty by Siggy: Sailor Moon; PG; waff fic for smrff
Waii! This is soO cute!! :DDD WAFFY! *LoL* Hmmm…I wonder if I could also do that. XD J/k!
Getting Laid by Baine: Sailor Moon; PG-13; waff fic for smrff
It was kinda hard to understand at first, but went fine later on. This line — "Change can be good, though. It's not good to stay the same forever. Sometimes it's just too hard to break out of the mold." — really made me think of something. Anywayz, if you have been to my blog before, you would know why. A little editting here and there + there was too much conversation…I mean…it looked like it was going to be a script for movie. Know what I mean? ^_^;;; I didn't mean that in a bad way. It's all good tho. *grins*
The Eight-Ball by Lelu: Sailor Moon; PG; waff fic for smrff
Ooh~~ The waffers are doing soO well! ^_~ Though it's kinda too early to tell. This fic is really making me go for waffers!!! Mwahahhahahaha!! I luv this one! Mamoru's being a jerk, but all's well in the end! ^_________~
Ice-cream Kisses by Nikitsuki: Sailor Moon; waff fic for smrff
TOO MANY WAFFS! O_OV Anywayz, this story is gooOooood! ^.^ The story is as sweet as those ice creams. *laughs* (I know…that was corny! :P)
Desert Mirage-A Million Doors to Eternity by The Rose Society and Eternal Angel: Sailor Moon; R; taff fic for smrff
Rating is R as mentioned in the fic, but I really dunno how "R" it is since it's just the first chapter. It's getting very interesting, so I'm looking forward to the next part. Oh yeah, this one's _finally_ a TAFF! XD
Carrots, Bunnies, and Chocolate, Oh My! by Silly Smiles: Sailor Moon; G; waff fic for smrff
Ooh! Another cute one! The story should have been written a bit longer with more detailed turn of events. ^_^
Milkshake Mouth by Sailor Pacey: Sailor Moon; G; waff fic for smrff
A very, very short waff. Waii! There's "cuteness" in the story. ^_~ But it's soO short, it's like giving a plot idea for fic writers due to lace of more details. Plus, using quotation marks for the conversations is better than apostrophes. ^^ Just a suggestion!
(Originally posted on facing reality — strawberry.yoll.net)


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Mixed Bunch 2
- Created by: Jasmine Khatri
- Created on: 31-05-15 17:07
Why is courtship necessary? (1)
To recognise members of their own species to ensure mating takes place between members of the same species because only then can fertile offspring be produced.
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Why is courtship necessary? (2)
Identify a mate capable of breeding.
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Why is courtship necessary?
Forming a pair bond and synchronize mating.
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The difference between heirachy and phylogenic relationship?
a hierachy is groups within groups and no overlap between groups. A phylogeny is based on evolutionary relationships.
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How does light affect transpiration?
Light - More means that the stomata opens more for photosynthesis with transpiration as a by product.
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How does temperature affect transpiration?
Higher temperature increases kinetic energy and speed of water molecules which increases the rate of evaporation.
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How does humidity affect transpiration?
Less humid means the air is more dry so the concentration gradient increases and transpiration increases.
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How does air movement affect transpiration?
The faster the air movement the faster humid air is removed and increased transpiration.
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How is artery structure related to function?
Muscle layer is thick so it can constrict and dilate to control volume of blood passing. Thick elastic layer - to stretch @ systole and recoil @ diastole to maintain high pressure and smooth pressure surges caused by heartbeats.
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How is arteriole structure related to function?
Muscle layer is thicker so constriction and dilation can control flow of blood into capillaries. Elastic is thinner as lower pressure.
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How is vein structure related to function?
Muscle layer thin - blood carried away from the tissues. Elastic thin because low pressure. Valves to ensure blood doesn't flow backwards due to low pressure.
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How is capillary structure related to function?
Numerous + highly branched - large surface are for diffusion. One/Two cells think - so short diffusion pathway. Narrow so no cell is far from a capillary, red blood cells are squeezed against surface.
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How can a lack of proteins cause a build-up of tissue fluid?
When fluid is forced out of capillaries by pressure red blood cells and proteins are left. Not having enough proteins mean that at the venous end, the water potential is not low enough to draw water back into the capillaires by osmosis.
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Biodiversity should be maintained to?
Prevent extinction of species.
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What does repeating a measurement do?
Minimize anomalies and increase reliability of mean.
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Why is courtship necessary? (2)
Identify a mate capable of breeding.
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Why is courtship necessary?
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The difference between heirachy and phylogenic relationship?
Card 5
How does light affect transpiration?
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Alex Kann is the Chairman of the board of Trustees and has extensive experience in the charity and media sectors. Formerly with the Media Trust he now is the Chief Executive of Together, a Community Benefit Society and the world's first supporter-owned national TV channel, backed by twenty leading media groups including the public service broadcasters, platform operators, web giants and newspaper groups. Since joining the Community Channel and setting up Together, Alex has tripled audiences and commissioned, produced or acquired thousands of hours of new programming, helping showcase over 3,000 community and charity stories. Prior to this Alex was at the BBC and BBC Worldwide for eight years, working on BBC iPlayer's launch team, global VOD projects, digital commissioning, continuing dramas and corporate M&A. He sits on the boards of Community Channel and was previously a director of the VOD regulator. At My Life Films, Alex leads on setting the strategy for My Life Films and helps the team navigate the third sector by providing advice on governance, fundraising and social impact.
Aileen Jackson currently works for the Health Innovation Network, the Academic Health Science Network for South London as a Senior Project Manager for the dementia and diabetes programme. Aileen is a registered social worker and has over 20 years of experience in the health and social care sector, including workforce development designing and delivering training and as a CCG / LA commissioner. She is passionate about improving the lives of people with dementia and their families and friends.
Piers Kotting works at University College London as the Programme Director for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). He is also an NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow in relation to his work around engagement and empowerment of people affected by dementia. Piers has worked with people with dementia across NHS acute and mental health settings, as well as in care homes and their own homes. He has spent the last 10 years focused on increasing the involvement of people with dementia in research. Pier has previous charity experience with OCD Action, as well as working closely with major UK dementia charities.
Founding Trustee Carolin-Marie Roth originally had the idea for My Life Films when she heard that people with dementia are struggling to watch television, as story lines are too complex and fast moving. A filmmaker, producer and former television presenter she knew about the power and deep engagement levels of video and suggested to entertain people living with dementia with their own lives. Her experience as a yoga teacher and founder of Enjoyoga further made her believe that wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of a dignified life, especially when suffering from an illness like dementia.
Jörg Roth is a serial entrepreneur and founding trustee of My Life Films who helps to run the charity on a daily basis. His background is in filmmaking, international TV production and distribution, and more recently in the world of start-ups where he invests into new businesses and helps them grow. Jorg very much treats My Life Films like a start-up and believes that a commercial approach will help to make the charity sustainable. He also trains the filmmakers and executive produces the film packages.
Tim Greifenberg is a professional editor and filmmaker and helped to develop the unique My Life Films package for people with dementia. He is the technical wizard at the charity. Tim boasts a busy and successful career, which has seen him being involved in a wide range of productions for all major UK TV channels. His regularly freelances for BT Sport, where he works across magazine and live studio shows, UEFA Champions League and Premiership Rugby. Tim's passion for filmmaking and his drive to help others has led to him being involved in My Life Films.
Lisa Silver is Interim Finance and Planning Director at the National Portrait Gallery. A qualified (ACA, FCA) accountant with broad finance and strategic experience gained in not for profit, media and retail organisations. Lisa has most recently held Finance Director positions at Media Trust and Thomson Reuters Foundation. Prior to that she worked in a group planning and strategy role at Thomson Reuters and in financial management at HMV and Woolworths. She qualified as an accountant at Grant Thornton.


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1. Color coordinate! And by color coordinate we mean match the shade of your lipstick with the color of your dress. This might sound tricky and we know that being too color coordinated can become a fashion faux pas, but here's our tip: use only red or deep tones like plum on your lips.
Stay away from bubblegum pinks!
2. Wear a clutch…during day time! Clutches are not only for evening wear, you can easily wear them from nine-to-five. And look super chic! Just take Tamara Mellon's, founder and chief creative officer at Jimmy Choo, advice: "It's a fresh, modern alternative to an oversize bag." Sure, you have to avoid satin and all over sequins for day time. We love Kim Kardashian's leopard print clutch!
3. Dare to rock a pair of cute socks with a skirt! This is one of the most popular trends on the runways and we must say it looks cute. Best way to wear this trend is by matching the socks to the color of your shoes – we suggest you start the easy way and wear black. You'll notice that it will look like you're wearing booties. You can opt for ankle or knee length.
4. Have fun with fabrics and prints by mismatching them! This fall you are allowed to pair florals with polka dots or animal print with stripes. Give this bold trend a try and mismatch your prints!
5. Wear denim…from head to toe! The trick to getting it right? According to Gap's executive vice president of design, Patrick Robinson "mix fabric weights and washes".
Now tell us, which of these 5 bold trends would you try for fall?


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Individuals who have only one normal (solitary) kidney, either because they are born with one kidney or through an accident or disease (e.g. tumor, obstruction) frequently express concern as to the future effects of not having two of these organs. In fact, the long-term outlook is excellent. This prognosis is based on the following facts:
With acknowledgement to Denis F. Geary, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario for his assistance in compiling this information.
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Savannah – I haven't had the opportunity to play radio recently, but this weekend I had a lot of fun receiving and transmitting. On the scanning side, it was a fairly active MilAir weekend and on the amateur radio side of things, it was International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW) so the airwaves were a target rich environment on my weekend off.
The North American QSO Party took place on Saturday so I delayed my amateur radio activity to Sunday. For one thing I'm not really interested in contesting, but the main reason was that I wanted to hunt lighthouses during ILLW and I figured that the QSO Party would make it difficult to find and work them with the mobile station. The decision to wait turned out to be a good one. While it isn't unusual for a few fighters from MCAS Beaufort to work out of Savannah on the weekends, this weekend saw 8 at Savannah IAP flying sorties offshore. Four also worked out of Charleston, SC flying sorties into the area offshore of Savannah. TBOLT 51-54 (F/A-18C, VMFA-251) and BENGAL 41-44 (F/A-18D, VMFA-224) flew out of Savannah against SNIPER 11-14 (F-5, VMFT-401) flying out of Charleston in various combinations. At times, there were 8-12 fighters in W-137 on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon! In addition to the F/A-18s, a gaggle of T-6As from the 14th FW were at Savannah IAP as MAFIA ## and VALOR ##.
The G5RV for the home amateur radio station came out of its tree during a recent thunderstorm, so even at home in Savannah, I'm now limited to the mobile station for HF, so late on Sunday morning I fired up the mobile station and went hunting for lighthouses as a "stationary mobile." Like the Museum Ship weekend, the ILLW is a great way to blend my interests in radio and history. Before it got hot and humid (and I decided to retreat to the air conditioning indoors), I came across four lighthouses around the Great Lakes and New England on 20 Meters and worked a non-lighthouse station, TI2CC in Costa Rica on 17 Meters.
- W9CQO – Kevich Light (US 0193) in Grafton, WI, activated by the Ozaukee Radio Club, Op: Tom
- W1PBR – Pemaquid Point Light (US 0124) in Bristol, ME, activated by the Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club
- KC8VC – Peninsula Point Light (US 0209) in Bay de Noc, MI, activated by the Mich-A-Con Amateur Radio Club, Op: Skip
- WN8HCV – Pointe Aux Barques Light, USA 0105) in Port Hope, MI, activated by the Robinson Township Contest Club, Op: Greg
By the way, in another mix of radio and history, Bill, K4WP will be operating from Fort Pulaski near Savannah on Thursday, 25 August as part of National Parks on the Air for the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. 25 August is the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service, so there should be a lot of NPOTA activity. I won't be in town to take part in the activation at Fort Pulaski, but I will be getting on the air from the mobile down in Brunswick hunting for some NPOTA stations. If you're in or near Savannah on Thursday, do try to stop by Fort Pulaski if you can, it will be a big day with free admission and many activities, demonstrations, and programs.
Categories: Amateur Radio, F-5, F/A-18, Lighthouses, Military Monitoring, Savannah, Savannah IAP, Scanning, VMFA(AW)-224, VMFA-251, VMFT-401


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Body Cocoons
All full-body cocoons begin with a dry brushing to remove impurities while preparing the skin for the penetration of natural elements contained in the body wrap. After a full body application of body masque the body will be cocooned for ultimate relaxation and absorption of active nutrients. Unwind during a relaxing scalp massage, and enjoy a custom-blended moisturizer mixture as the treatment's finale.
Detoxify and Refortify Body Treatment (50 mins)
Wrap yourself in a self-heating and bubbly mud drawing out toxins and impurities while infusing your skin cells with all the minerals and trace elements it craves. A unique mixture of seaweeds and seawater allows this treatment to completely detoxify and remineralize you in one treatment. Drink lots of water and enjoy a refreshed feeling of lightness and balance.
Sun Recovery Wrap (50 mins)
Refresh your skin with the treatment it thirsts for after a day in the sun. Regenerate your skin with an aromatic gel enriched with marine minerals and tropical flower extracts. This cooling, calming after-sun wrap envelops the entire body, while the scalp is massaged. Enjoy a warm shower followed by a refreshing moisturizer and serum which aids in absorption leaving your skin smooth, moisturized and quenched.
Caribbean Legend Gold Body Wrap (50 mins)
Legends tell of golden riches scattered into the sea when ships failed to make their destination; indulge in those ancient tales. Your sensorial journey begins with a gentle exfoliation followed by an invigorating shower. Next, a buttery, warm cocoon moisturizes and remineralizes every inch of your skin, while scalp and feet are massaged. A gold-flecked body oil is massaged into your skin then lightly dusted with luminous powder to reveal outer radiance that is as good as gold.