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Remarkable advances in our understanding of the genetic contributions to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have sparked discussion and debate about whether clinical genetic testing should routinely be offered to patients with ALS. A related, but distinct, question is whether presymptomatic genetic testing should be offered to family members who may be at risk for developing ALS. Existing guidelines for presymptomatic counseling and testing are mostly based on small number of individuals, clinical judgment, and experience from other neurodegenerative disorders. Over the course of the last 8 years, we have provided testing and 317 genetic counseling sessions (including predecision, pretest, posttest, and ad hoc counseling) to 161 first-degree family members participating in the Pre-Symptomatic Familial ALS Study (Pre-fALS), as well as testing and 75 posttest counseling sessions to 63 individuals with familial ALS. Based on this experience, and the real-world challenges we have had to overcome in the process, we recommend an updated set of guidelines for providing presymptomatic genetic counseling and testing to people at high genetic risk for developing ALS. These recommendations are especially timely and relevant given the growing interest in studying presymptomatic ALS.
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments;
- fALS=
- familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
- frontotemporal dementia;
- Huntington disease;
- Pre-fALS=
- Pre-Symptomatic Familial ALS Study;
- psGT=
- presymptomatic genetic testing;
- sALS=
- sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
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He sat on the back seat of the bus, with the hare in a basket. Several countrymen were sitting at the back, so they could smoke. When they spotted the hare, they started building a conversation round it. There were, it was soon established, more leverets than usual this summer. They tried to guess: was it a doe or a buck? Did he intend to slaughter and eat the hare when it was fully grown? No, he had no intention, he said. That led to a general consensus: no one would kill his own dog; and it was sometimes easier to get attached to an animal than a person.
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Does CT Scan of the Chest Add Any Value to Plain Chest X‐Ray in Patient with Pneumonia?
1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
2Case Western Reserve University —
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4Case Western Reserve University —
Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Meeting: Hospital Medicine 2010, April 8-11, Washington, D.C.
Abstract number: 9
According to the guidelines from the American Thoracic Society, posteroanterior and if possible lateral chest radiographs should be obtained if pneumonia is suspected in adults, The chest radiograph continues to be the initial imaging tool to assess the lung parenchyma because its yield in relation to cost radiation dose, availability, and ease of performance is unmatched by other modalities. In immunocompromised patients with suspected pneumonia, CT has been shown to improve pretest probability when forming a differential diagnosis and strengthen clinical decision making, However, there is a paucity of literature regarding the utility of chest CT in immunocompetent patients with chest radiographic findings of pneumonia.
We identified 536 patients from our admissions who underwent chest CT between January 2005 and January 2007. Reports of CXR within 24 hours before CT were reviewed to identify patients with findings of pneumonia. The following were the exclusion criteria: recommendation of CT on CXR report and immunocompromised status on chart review. Thirty‐seven patients met the inclusion criteria — 12 women and 25 men, whose mean age was 56 years Age‐ and sex‐matched controls from the floor admissions with CXR findings of pneumonia who did not undergo CT were identified. Charts were reviewed for clinical presentation, management, and follow‐up. Groups were compared using Fisher exact and paired Student t tests.
The patients were sicker than the controls with more signs and symptoms including auscultation abnormalities, 95% (35 of 37) versus 51% (19 of 37); abnormal sputum, 41% (15 of 37) versus 9% (3 of 37); hypoxemia, 57% (21 of 37) versus 2% (1 of 37); weight loss, 11% (4 of 37) versus 2% (1 of 37); and night sweats, 22% (8 of 37) versus 2% (1 of 37; P < 0.05 each), Clinical management was more extensive for patients than for controls: antibiotics initiated, 100% (37 of 37) versus 47% (18 of 37; P > 0.096); antibiotics changed, 8% (3 of 37) versus 0% (P > 0.089); procedures performed, 14% (5 of 37) versus 6% (2 of 37), P > 0.067; and mean length of stay was 6 5 days versus < 1 (P < 0.05). Eleven percent of the patients (4 of 37) had alternative/additional diagnosis based on CT: lung cancer (2 cases); and TB, lung nodule, and parapneumonic pleuraI effusion (1 each).
Chest CT was often useful in guiding therapy or providing an alternative diagnosis; however, radiation exposure, length of stay, over‐reading of CT of the chest, making patients undergo more invasive procedures, and more risks have to be kept in mind.
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To cite this abstract:Alraies M, Alraiyes A, Al‐Okla K, Baibars M. Does CT Scan of the Chest Add Any Value to Plain Chest X‐Ray in Patient with Pneumonia?. Abstract published at Hospital Medicine 2010, April 8-11, Washington, D.C. Abstract 9. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2010; 5 (suppl 1). https://www.shmabstracts.com/abstract/does-ct-scan-of-the-chest-add-any-value-to-plain-chest-xray-in-patient-with-pneumonia/. Accessed March 28, 2020.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
The unveiling
The little boys helped. They happily obliged when I told them they could just rip it off.
Notice the difference in colors? We thought it would be fun to leave the original seating capacity and bus number up so I taped over them before the paint was applied. The header over the door will eventually be removed so it wasn't painted. (Just in case you were wondering)
Here are the other colors we plan to use. The walls will all be Lush Greenery and the cabinets will be painted Beach Blanket. Oh, and this is our counter top. Does it just shout "relaxing, calm, and peaceful" to you, or are those only the voices in my head?
I can't get over how shiny it is!
Today Matt is going to do some more electrical work and I've got to catch up on the laundry. (Just in case you were wondering)
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- Michelle said...
The paint is nice. It has a feel like being on a boat!
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- Karen said...
This is such a cool project! When are you planning on finishing? Karen in West Michigan
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Our ultimate goal is Lifest in July. I'm thinking I've got to learn to drive it BEFORE that, so it has to be done sometime in June so I can practice. There's alot involved before we can take it on the road legally...and it's been too cold to do any of it until this last weekend. Keep checking for updates, it'll go faster now that the big stuff is done (or almost done, or started, or planned...)
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In 2018 Nelly has now become a qualified Driving Instructor and provides delivery of our popular Learn Safe Drive Safe Course. Nelly holds a unrestricted HR licence.
Also in 2018 now Owner / Manager of Accustom Consulting PTY LTD.
Samantha Rose - Reception / Administration
Samantha commenced with Accustom in July 2018 as we are continuing to grow
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Dave has been living and working in Kadina since 1997 with strong ties to local sporting clubs in this time. He has been a qualified driving instructor since 2009 working with people of all ages helping them achieve their driving licence needs.
His friendly nature and open mind help put students at ease and make them more comfortable to begin their instruction.
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2019 Mike is now an accredited driving instructor for car training with Accustom.
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Helen commenced with Accustom in October 2017. Her involvement with transport began in 1987 with the Australian Defence Force where she completed her first truck driving course and obtained her LR licence, deciding at that point that she wanted to be a Driving Instructor.
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Helen is currently accredited to deliver logbook training in Car, LR, MR and HR and driving instruction for HC and being based at Port Moorowie allows Accustom to offer their services outside of the Cooper Coast area.
Barry Gordon - Forklift / Backhoe / Front End Loader Trainer
Barry has been operating front end loaders, backhoes, excavators and forklifts since about 1990 in the Mining industry, both on the surface and underground. During that time he has also obtained the skills in confined space and working at heights (WAH) holding those qualifications for some time.
His career path continued and he entered the Oil and Gas industry as both a WHS Officer and Trainer where he was responsible for in-house training of rig crews in Front End loaders, WAH and Confined space.
He joined Accustom in 2016 and has helped introduce a Duty Of Care course in Backhoe/Front End Loader. Barry has both a Diploma in WHS and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
Stacey Coleman (Photo to come) - Reception / Administration
Stacey commenced with Accustom in July 2019 as we are continuing to grow
She is the smiling face at the counter/on the phone receiving customer enquiries.
Having a strong background in Administration, Employment Services, Customer Service and she is your polite and friendly first point of call when enquiring or booking our services.
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Accustom Thanks them for their time and passing on a great company to follow in their footsteps. We may see them around from time to time assisting Kevin & Nelly.
Angie Tucker – Office Manager / Project Coordinator
Angie established Accustom Consulting in October 2009 as a Proprietary Limited Company. She takes a hands on approach to the business which has rapidly grown over the past 4 years through selective recruitment of a highly motivated team.
As well as human resource and business management she is also active in sourcing funding and applying for tenders to further develop the services that are offered. Angie has over 20 years experience in training and employment including the establishment and management of labour hire services. She has successfully tendered for and delivered a range of State Government projects to assist those in our local region.
Angie is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia with Diplomas in Management and Certificates in Training, Business and Career Development as well as Certificate III in Driving Operations and in Administration. She also recently upgraded her licence to an MR to help support the Driving School.
Rob Tucker – Driving Instructor/Trainer
Rob commenced in the Company in December 2010 after completing his accreditation for Driving Instruction. Rob is already popular with our youth as well as our other clients and actively delivers training for obtaining learners permits and practical driving lessons in Kadina. Rob is accredited to deliver free Keys2Drive lesson and has recently been awarded the platinum instructor status by the Keys2Drive organisation.
Rob has over 25 years experience supporting the public with community service in Kadina. He holds a Certificate in Road Transport – Driving Instruction.
Rob also holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as well as certificates in Driving Operations. He regularly delivers Whitecard training at our office and across the regions as needed as well as our popular Learn Safe Drive Safe program which he developed and delivers in the Kadina, Clare, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Coober Pedy and other locations as needed.
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African Fireside Stories
Book One
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The stories in this book are based on true experiences involving mainly African children. In this volume, the reader not only gets to learn of the vibrant characters of these children and youth but also gets a glimpse of the culture, tradition, and part of their way of life. The general setting for these stories is in the distant rural areas not yet tainted by the intricacies of modern life. In these places, the people would rely on simple modes of transport, such as riding on donkeys or donkey carts. But these stories also reflect how resolute and determined African children can be in their attempts to be obedient to their parents, teachers, relatives, and the village elders. Community among African children reflects the values instilled upon them by their parents.
Many of the characters in this story are young believers in the Christian faith. Some of the children have demonstrated that raw faith, which made sure nothing stood in between them and what they believed in.
The stories reflect the reality of the African adventurous life. They contain lessons of life and the desired values any serious parent would like to see developing in their children. This volume will certainly be a good read for anybody who would enjoy reading about what is happening at the other side of the world, or around them.


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What does Galentine mean?
Observed on February 13, the day before Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day celebrates platonic friendships, usually among women.
Examples of Galentine
Where does Galentine come from?
On February 11, 2010, the TV sitcom Parks and Recreation released an episode called "Galentine's Day" (Season 2, Episode 16). In this episode, the effervescent and earnest lead character Leslie Knope explained the made-up holiday, Galentine's Day: "Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas." The word galentine itself blends gal and valentine.
Since the episode, Galentine's Day expanded into the broader popular culture. Some actual Galentine's Day celebrations involve getting together with friends to exchange small gifts and eat brunch, especially waffles, a favorite of Knope's character on Parks and Recreation.
Happy belated Galentine's Day to all my lady friends, celebrating w/ a Leslie Knope style waffle brunch @smrtgrls 😄💕 pic.twitter.com/cABevc1TG4
— kels 💛✨ (@kelseyyy_w) February 15, 2015
One 2017 New York Post op-ed called out the "rebranding" and commercializing of Galentine's Day. According to writer Hailey Eber, making Galentine's Day mainstream takes the fun and sincerity of "eschewing Valentine's Day" out of it. But as Megan Garber wrote for The Atlantic, the "normalizing" of Galentine's Day is a "subversive" action that should be celebrated.
Taking a cue from Leslie Knope, Diane Kruger is kind of celebrating Galentine's Day this year. https://t.co/YokIrsMBu2 pic.twitter.com/ZUmcK8sn6F
— E! News (@enews) February 13, 2017
Who uses Galentine?
Galentine's Day has become widely used by brands to sell products marketed for women, particularly self-care products or gifts. In January 2017, Target curated items under a special Galentine's Day section on its website. The items were mostly cooking appliances or food, DVDs of romantic comedies, and crafting activities. Other brands like Shari's Berries and Penguin Books also jumped on board in 2017, using the hashtag #GalentinesDay to market products on February 13. Lifestyle blogs also publish articles explaining how to throw Galentine's Day parties.
Celebrities have also joined in the festivities. In 2017, Blake Lively teamed up with cosmetics brand L'Oreal to throw an Instagram-ready Galentine's Day party, and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda created a Galentine's Day playlist for his followers on Spotify.
Blake Lively looks lovely as ever in heart-print dress at L'Oréal Galentine's Day soirée https://t.co/QejbNZjMHX via @peoplestyle pic.twitter.com/oOQhxjxcF4
— People (@people) February 14, 2017
While Galentine's Day is more popular among women, the holiday itself can also include, as long as the relationship is non-romantic, male and other non-binary gender friends.
Just as one can be one's valentine on Valentine's Day, so one can be another's galentine on Galentine's Day, e.g., "Will you be my galentine?" As such, a galentine is a playful, affectionate term for a close friend. Galentine is also sometimes used as a blend of gay and valentine and is not to be confused with galantine, a fish dish.
happy galentine's day!! tell your pals you love them and make leslie knope proud✨👯💗
— jas (@jascgeo) February 13, 2017
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Retired Sherman Oaks space engineer (Bob Anderson) and local architect (Jeff Kalban) have drafted a mass transit concept from Van Nuys to LAX that they think gives Metro's own proposals a run for their money. A monorail running above the 405 freeway, straight down the middle, that could be cheaper and easier to build while minimizing impacts on neighborhood streets from the San Fernando Valley to the Westside. LA Metro has rejected the concept, but The Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council passed a measure to support the proposal, and a letter to Metro staff from the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assosciation emphasizes a continued preference for the two fully underground heavy rail options known as HRT1 and HRT2 but presents MRT2 — a dual-track monorail above the 405 median — as a more affordable option. See link for presentation about their fascinating concept: Valley to LAX Monorail SOHA SONC Presentation
The Planning and Land Use Committee heard this presentation and would like to make it available to our stakeholders. We will consider supporting it at our next meeting. Meanwhile, we invite you to consider the project and contact the following people with your support.
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text: Although the Good Friday accords brought a formal peace to Northern Ireland in 1998, the number of walls in Belfast city have quadrupled, and walls are now normalized and even ecofriendly. The most well-known wall separates the Protestant Shankill from the Catholic Falls. Known as the Peace Line, this structure went up as a temporary barrier of barbed wire and portable barriers between warring communities in the late 1960s. Each year, the structure has become more permanent and higher and now features a combination of chain link, concrete and metal. What is the story of this wall? Who built it, who crosses it, who maintains it, who opposes – or endorses – its continued existence? Lab co-director Robin Kirk's book project The Biography of a Wall examines the lived experience of the wall and includes voices of people on both sides.


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What We Believe and Teach
- There is one God, eternally preexistent as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; that is to say, we believe in the Trinity of God. This one God is love and deeply loves mankind whom He has created. He demonstrates His love for all by giving His Son to die for us that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life (Rom. 5:8; Jn. 3:16).
- Each original word of Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments was given by inspiration of God, is relevant to believers today, and must be interpreted in context, its original significance, and in light of the New Covenant (2 Pet. 1:19-21; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 3:15-16).
- Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, was crucified, died, and bodily rose from the dead to eternally redeem those who would believe in Him and confess Him as the Lord. He lived on earth fully man and fully God, and He is the only mediator between man and God. The work of the cross of Christ was God's complete work upon which no improvement can be made by man (Rom. 10:9-10; Heb. 9:12; 1 Tim. 2:5; Jn. 19:30; Col. 2:9-10; Heb. 10:14; Gal. 3:3).
- The commandments of the New Covenant are that we believe in the name of God's Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another. Believing in His Son and loving one another, are our highest expressions of love for God (1 Jn. 3:23; Mt. 25:40; Jn. 14:21; Jn. 21:15).
- We are saved by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone, initially (at salvation), continually (in this life), and eventually (at His return). While believers are created for good works, they are not saved by them (Eph. 2:8-10; Titus 3:4-6).
- Our behavior is a fruit of our imputed right-standing with God. Since we are freed from sin and made holy, blameless, and righteous by faith, we are motivated to live a holy life. When we fall short, the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin (Rom. 5:17; Rom. 6:1-14; Gal. 5:22; Col. 1:21-23; Rom. 6:22; 1 Jn. 2:1; 1 Jn. 1:7).
- At the moment of salvation, Jesus Christ lives inside of believers by faith, and they are seated in heavenly places with Christ Jesus. All believers dwell continually in God's presence, and His presence dwells continually in them because of the blood of Christ, and they are full sons of God by faith in Jesus Christ. (Col. 1:27; Eph. 2:6; Heb. 4:14-16; Gal. 3:26).
- All of the gifts and ministry gifts in operation in the early church are available to believers today and are to be manifested "decently and in order" by grace through faith alone (Acts 2:38-39; Gal. 3:2-5; Rom. 11:29).
- We believe in the final resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the former to eternal life and latter to eternal judgment; (Rev. 20:11-15; Jn. 3:17-18)
- We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ; the Rapture of the Church (1 Th. 4:13-18; 1 Cor. 15:50-55).
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Greetings from South Africa…..keep up the Good work…in Him we live and move and have our being !
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Hi David and Cathy,
This is an awesome statement of faith. Glory to God. I thank Him for blessing you.
We are missionaries of AOG Australia, ministering among AOG Philippines. AOGA seems more acommodating in accepting individual's beliefs in eternal security and Reward Theology, but AOGP are very strictly loyal to AOG USA statements of faith that you can lose your salvation and dont have a theology on Rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Are you having discussions in AOG USA on these latter two points, and what are your beliefs on them please?
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Happy to meet you,saints who are sharing the same Gospel.
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- over 1,100 wineries.
- 150 wineries producing fine wines
- 10,000 thousand hectares of Vitis vinifera grapes
- 20,6 million of bootles sold every by the Brazilian wineries.
The relationship between Brazil and wine is old. Wine grapes were planted in Brazil by the colonial Portuguese right after their arrival. However, over the years wines fell out of favor or was failed to be embraced by the growing Brazilian population.
While Brazil's wine history is long, its history in making fine wine is modest, really only beginning in earnest some 15 to 20 years ago. Brazilian culture is a celebratory culture and they of course include food and drink as an integral element in their lives. While wine has not always been intimately linked with Brazilian culture, it is becoming every more common on Brazilian tables and not only. 46,8% of the Brazilian wine export is dedicated to Germany, UK, Netherlands, USA and China.
There are six main wine producing regions, the core of which is Serra Gaúcha, with Serra do Sudeste and Campanha to the south, Campos de Cima da Serra and Planalto Catarinense nearby to the north, and the Vale do São Francisco to the far North.
Each of these regions has proven to offer an advantage that has turned them into success stories.
The story begins in Serra Gaúcha, where Brazil's Denomination of Origin (DO) wines find there home. The original DO, Vale dos Vinhedos was only established in 2012, 10 years after the region was awarded the status of Indication of Origin (IO).
The core of the Brazilian wine industry is formed by young, easy drinking wines, which offer great pleasure for any occasion. In contrast to the sometimes excessively powerful wines from neighboring countries, Brazil has embraced the production of a lighter and fresher style of wine; lower in alcohol and a good option in casual situations or at the table accompanying fine cuisine.
The Italians have had an impressive impact on the heart of Brazil's wine community, located in Rio Grande do Sul and particularly in the city of Bento Gonçalves.
A typical meal of the Serra Gaúcha region still begins with agnolotti en brodo and generally includes polenta and some sort of roasted chicken or pig dish.
Older people in particular continue to speak Italian in the region. This vestigial Italian continues to be fairly widespread, particularly once you get out of the city and into the valleys that surround Bento Gonçalves, and it shapes the wines as much as it shapes the language.
In the Serra Gaúcha (the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul), the grapes on which sparkling wines are based have already proven that they can achieve exceptional quality. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the most common vines in the Serra Gaúcha region, which is responsible for a little over 80% of all the wine produced in the country.
Besides Chardonnay (814,51ha), other well known white varieties that are leading the renaissance of Brazil's wine industry are Sauvignon Blanc and Moscato Bianco (632,14ha), used to produce both still and sparkling wines of great quality. Riesling Italico (268,07 ha) is the third most cultivated varietal grape in Brasil.
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No. 2 Ohio State wrestling left Nevada and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational tournament with its second straight team title in the event and three individual championships won by redshirt sophomore Kollin Moore (197 pounds), junior Myles Martin (184 pounds) and sophomore Luke Pletcher (133 pounds).
The Buckeyes finished with 155.5 total points. Following Ohio State was Michigan with 140 points and Arizona State with 113.5 points. The event that featured over 100 ranked wrestlers saw seven Buckeyes finish in the top four in their respective weight classes.
Moore finished his tournament run with an impressive victory over Virginia Tech's Jared Haught. The Buckeye redshirt sophomore pinned Haught in the finals to remain undefeated on the year. Moore and Haught entered the match ranked first and second in the country, respectively.
In the 184-pound finals, Martin defeated Michigan's Domenic Abounader by way of an 8-5 decision. Martin's victory clinched the team title for Ohio State.
Pletcher won the first individual title of the day for the Buckeyes at 133 pounds with his 9-3 decision triumph over Josh Terao of American in the finals. Pletcher's record on the year now stands at 13-0 with two tournament championships.
No. 3 redshirt senior Bo Jordan finished second at 174 pounds after dropping his finals match to No. 1 Zahid Valencia of Arizona State by a 9-6 decision. The loss to Valencia was Jordan's second this season after the Sun Devils visited Columbus on Nov. 12.
Redshirt junior Micah Jordan finished second as well at 157 pounds and fell in the finals to Michigan's Alec Pantaleo by a 10-3 decision. Micah's 8-6, sudden victory, semifinals win over Arizona State's Josh Shields leveled the series between the two after Shields' victory on Nov. 12 in Columbus.
In the third-place match at 149 pounds, redshirt sophomore Ke-Shawn Hayes of Ohio State dispatched Max Thomsen of Northern Iowa by a 4-3 decision.
Junior Buckeye Te'Shan Campbell (165 pounds) finished in fourth place in Las Vegas after losing to Nebraska's Isaiah White in the third-place match.
Also competing out west for Ohio State were redshirt freshman heavyweight Kevin Snyder, sophomore Brendan Fitzgerald (141 pounds) and freshman Brakan Mead (125 pounds). All three fell to opponents in the consolation round of 32.
Ohio State was without junior Joey McKenna (rest) and senior Kyle Snyder (international competition) for the two-day meet.
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As part of a scheme to rationalise its estate by selling off unused property and land, the Ministry of Defence has sold a former London Underground station, which was used during the Second World War as a command centre, for £53 million.
The unique property at 206 Brompton Road was put on the market in September 2013 by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation. It is expected the property will now be used for a predominantly residential development.
The tube station opened in 1906 and was designed by English architect Leslie Green. It closed in 1934 after London Underground decided it was no longer financially viable. The building was later taken over by the War Office and used as an anti-aircraft operations room.
The site is located next to the Grade II* listed Brompton Oratory, Brompton Square, and is metres away from Harrods. The 28,000-square-foot property contains a drill hall, garages, offices and a mess above ground.
It has recently has been occupied by the University of London Air Squadron, the London Universities Royal Naval Unit, and air cadets of 46F Squadron Air Training Corps.
There are also several subterranean areas, previously used as part of the former Brompton Road underground station, but these have been left largely unused since the end of the Second World War.
There are few relics left other than a large map of London (pictured below) and MOD is working with the National Archives to ensure the map is recorded. MOD has worked with both the National Archives and English Heritage on the preservation of artefacts at Brompton Road.
The tube platform and tube line itself are the property of Transport for London and the new owner will have no access to either.
Defence Minister Andrew Murrison, said:
"The Ministry of Defence is committed to selling off its surplus land and property in order to provide the best possible value for money to the taxpayer. At the same time we take our role as a custodian of the nation's history very seriously and have been working to record the historic significance of the building."
It is expected the property will now be used for a predominantly residential development, while the money raised will be ploughed back into the defence budget.


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|Although President Barack Obama has faced much animosity and continuous discord from our
U.S. government officials, he has accomplished a lot in his 3 1/2 years of his presidency.
In spite of all the strife, he has managed to do the following:
|I know some people have not been listening to both candidates for the last 18 months and even some, have not watched
the news and/or may have missed what the Republicans are pushing for. Additionally, I am not sure if some people are
aware of the GOP's "strategy" for winning. Yes, they will tell you anything to win. (Remember what former RNC
chairmen Michael Steele said, "It's how the game is played." And Representative Phil Gingrey chairman of the GOP
Doctors caucus who told CNN that, "The Republican - the conservative candidate in the primary is always gonna
lean right and ...and come back to the center for the general...the opposite for the democrat. Uh That's all you're
seeing here. It's ..it's very typical. We strong conservatives understand that. So this is campaign strategy.")
Whether some call it "strategy" or deception, this is what I have learned over the past 3 1/2 years while President Obama
has been fighting the "Party of No":
They want to take away your Social Security
on entitlement programs is to "raise taxes on people."
They want to end Medicare
either Social Security or Medicare as Romney sees them as government issued programs and not
They want to keep health insurance companies from covering sick children
They want to end food stamps
They want to wipe out Labor Unions
Republican Party. For years, Unions have played an enormous positive role in raising the levels of
working conditions.
They want to make it legal for businesses to discriminate
They want to abolish minimum wage laws
They want to send more American job overseas
They want to end workplace safety regulations
They want to slash job-training programs that help the unemployed
They want to take away your pensions
They want to end your right to collectively bargain with your employer
They want to ban the unemployed from being considered for employment
They want to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency
They want to pollute the air we breathe
They want pollute the water we drink
They refuse to vote for cleaner, more efficient energy sources
They want to allow oil companies to rape America's environmental treasures for any trace amount of oil
They want to persecute non-Christians
They want declare a state religion
They want to make cohabitation before marriage a crime
They took America hostage during the debt ceiling debate
as though they desire to hold back in helping Americans as long as it will mean a failure for Obama. The
debt ceiling has been raised 79 times since 1960; 49 times under Republican presidents and 30 times under
Democratic presidents.
They want to reinstate 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
moving our country forward.
They want to segregate our schools
They want to deny aid to Americans who go through natural disasters
They want to end funding for natural disaster warning systems
They want to take away the right to vote by suppressing votes
They want to make abortion illegal, even in cases of rape
abortion as illegal in every State. This would mean if abortion was illegal in your State, a woman would not
be allowed to travel to another State to have it done. Todd Akin, a Republican who is running for the
senate in Missouri claimed that women could biologically avoid becoming pregnant in cases of "legitimate
rape". At first the majority of Republicans condemned him, but now, they are rallying around him as if he
said nothing wrong.
They want to abolish the corporate income tax
making $100,000.
They want to raise YOUR taxes but not taxes on the wealthy
but we are STILL losing!
They don't support health care for every American citizen
They want to allow health insurance companies to drop people
They want to illegally spy on American citizens
They want more wars
well as Iran.
They want to make laws requiring every person to own a gun whether you like guns or not
They encourage gun violence
They want to keep women from earning equal pay for equal work
They want kill Planned Parenthood and end critical health care services for women
is women's issues therefore it is only reasonable to vote for Obama/Biden. As a female, I will not and
cannot vote for Romney/Ryan, as I know they do not have my best interest in mind. It is obvious to me that
the Republicans do not like women.
They want to overturn Roe vs. Wade
They want to ban contraceptives and condoms
They want to kill homosexuals
homosexuality every chance they get. Of course, that is just my opinion, but I cannot help but to believe it -
based on what they have said just recently.
They want to end unemployment benefits
They want our infrastructure to crumble
as it will mean a fail for Obama and a win-win for them.
They have voted to end 1.9 million jobs and have created zero
growth and pushing down the unemployment rate next year, according to economists surveyed by
Bloomberg News. Based on this chart, supplied by the U.S. Bureau of Economics, the last four Democrat
Presidents have created more jobs than Republicans.
They want to end the independent judiciary branch, and turn it into a strictly conservative branch
and judiciary? I'm not sure what their proposal means and I will have to investigate further. Until then, I
can only assume that they are proposing to have Congress decide the judicial branch so that they can
implement the laws. To take away this right from the President and give it to Congress or whomever has
power of the Senate or Congress.
They want President Obama to fail at all costs as they have said that their number one priority is to make sure Obama
is a 1-term president
They want to continue the same failed economic policies that put us into a recession
They rewrite and distort history - denying Obama's successes or even worse, taking credit for Obama's
They refuse to give any credit to President Obama for ordering the killing of Osama Bin Laden
was killed under Obama's watch is just a coincidence. The Right will suggest that Osama bin Laden was
actually a figurehead at this point and his death means nothing. Osama's death is a vindication of George
Bush's misadventures in the Middle East. History will remember him well.
They want to repeal portions of the Constitution
They want to end public education for all
They want to repeal the Voting Rights Act
They care more about Wall Street than they do about Main Street
They think corporations are people
They want to make it legal to kill doctors who provide abortions
They want to deport Hispanics, whether they were born here or not
he proposed to repeal the Dream Act. They continue to call Latinos "illegals" whereas they are not, but
instead undocumented workers. They continue to say they want to get rid of people who were not born
here, yet neither Justin Bieber nor Ted Koppel was born in these divided states.
They support Israel's President over our own
Additionally, some Countries feel that Romney should not have said that Jerusalem was the capital of
Israel. It seems as though the GOP is trying to turn Jewish voters against Obama by creating an
unnecessary divide. They have also accused Obama of not providing the necessary aid to Israel, but that
is totally canard. Obama provided Israel with the largest amount of American military aid in U.S. history,
They refuse to acknowledge that 9/11 occurred during the Bush Administration
They want to pull America out of the United Nations
Yes, there are problems with the U.N., but I believe it keeps everyone from acting hastily to resolve
menacing issues. I believe they are in place to pose as a moderator.
They support torture
They want to teach creationism in schools
to be unconstitutional, irrespective of how it may be purveyed in theological or religious instruction. In the
United States, intelligent design has been represented as an alternative explanation to evolution in recent
decades, but a lower court has ruled its "demonstrably religious, cultural, and legal missions"
They reject science
many of them have a problem accepting scientific orthodoxy. All the main contenders for the Republican
presidential nomination reject the notion that climate change is a result of human activity.
They make government ineffective
They want to privatize prisons to put more people in jail
They want end funding for legal services for the poor
They want to end Miranda Rights
protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure.
They think all liberals are un-American
They declared fiscal martial law in a Michigan town and fired the legally elected local government
They approved of Representative Joe Walsh of shouting "You lie" during President Obama's State Of The Union
They refuse to cut the Defense budget, which if cut in half would still be the largest defense budget in the world
additional funds.
They approved of Texas GOP Congressman Joe Barton's apology to BP CEO Tony Hayward
was a "White House shakedown", and so they apologized to the man that was in charge of the
catastrophe. SHAME!
They take orders from the Koch brothers
They sign pledges drawn up by conservative activists, and ignore their pledge to serve the constituents who voted for
They use conservative media to push the right wing agenda even if it means distorting the news or flat out lying
They want to cut nutrition programs for children
budget cuts, laying out about $32 billion in overall cuts, but without naming any specific program
reductions. Ryan has been justifying his refusal to name a specific program that he would cut from the
budget by punting to the Appropriations Committee. "[Naming specifics] is what is gonna happen in the
appropriations process down the road. So I can't tell you the answer to that because, as a budget
committee person, we simply lower the cap and then those things go down," Ryan said.
Cuts also include:
They want to cut housing and energy assistance programs that help poor people
family well-being, Congress cut funding for LIHEAP by about $1.6 billion, or more than 30 percent
between fiscal years 2010 and 2012, from $5.1 billion to $3.47 billion.
They agreed with South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint when he called the striking Chicago teachers "thugs"
as opposed to seeking solutions or making an attempt to find "common ground" on issues of concern.
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How To Tell Your Roommate To Leave Before Bringing Someone Home, According To Experts
No matter how old you are, having roommates can be super fun. Well, for the most part. If you're friends with them, it can be exciting and feel like a constant sleepover at times. But if you're in college and you're living with a random roomie, it can get awkward, especially when it comes to privacy and romance. Like when you have to tell your roommate to leave before bringing someone home. You don't want to ruin your roommate relationship, but also, you want to have sex! So what do you do? I asked Diana Dorell, intuitive dating coach and author of The Dating Mirror: Trust Again, Love Again, and sex therapist Stefani Threadgill for their expert opinions on the matter.
Basically, if you're living with someone — whether that's in a dorm, an apartment, or anywhere else — you're going to have to learn how to communicate with each other when one of you needs some privacy. And while you could certainly stick with the old sock on the door trick, it's also nice to have some more polite options available.
Seriously, it's easy to get stressed out over how to properly get it on when you don't have your own private living quarters, but it's actually not as difficult to work out as you would think. So, here's how to make it happen without causing any roomie drama.
1. To Start Out, Establish Some Boundaries With Your Roomie
Before having someone over, you should have a discussion about boundaries with your roomie. "You need to establish rules around this before you bring anyone home to be respectful and clear," Dorell tells Elite Daily. "After all, if the hookup is just that and you never see the guy again, you still have to wake up the next morning and see your roommate in the kitchen."
It's truly important to be up front with your roomie about your plans. It's totally your call if you want to have a casual hookup, but remember that your roomie is there, and it's their space, too. Be considerate and let them know. "Anticipate what you want and let them know ahead of time," Dorell says.
2. Then, Get Down To It
After you've let your roommate know that this discussion needs to happen, Dorell suggests hammering out the details.
"With clear communication, it should be totally reasonable to say, 'Hey, there are going to be times when we both want to have some privacy or have people over for some adult time. Here are my thoughts on the whole thing,'" Dorell says. "And then say, 'What are your thoughts?' Invite them to be a part of this discussion so it's not a surprise later on. That prevents resentment!"
Be honest and open. Once you've established these guidelines, you'll both be prepared when the time comes to get it on.
3. Put Yourself In Their Shoes, Too
No one wants to be sexiled, so if you're planning on bringing someone home, take a minute to put yourself in your roommate's shoes. Would you want to be kicked out of your place with a five-minute warning? Probably not.
"Think about how you would like to be approached," Dorell says. "What feels good and fair? You can let them know ahead of time if that's a possibility so they can make plans and arrangements to be somewhere else without it interrupting their lives. Also be prepared that they may say no... and let that be OK, too."
If things are going well with that cutie at the bar, shoot your roomie a text as soon as you can. Or if you have a date coming up at the end of the week, let them know, so at least they'll know the possibility of what's to come.
4. You Could Also Give Your Roomie Something To Do So She Isn't Stuck At Home
If worse comes to worse, and your roomie isn't given enough of a warning to head out, then try to give them something to do. "Give them suggestions of where to go," Dorell says. "Or give them a task... 'Hey, while we have some private time, would you mind doing XYZ errand? I'll give you cash.'" Giving your roommate an alternative option for staying home could help ease the tension of bringing someone home.
5. Plan It Ahead Of Time, If You Can
Obviously, you won't always know far in advance if you're going to invite someone over, but if you can establish when your roomie plans on being gone, then you might be able to avoid having to ask them to leave completely. "Ask your roommate what her schedule is like that week so you can have someone over when she is not home," Threadgill tells Elite Daily. If they works nights, weekends, or anything else, work around their schedule so you can both feel comfortable.
6. Pay Close Attention To When Your Roomie Is Home
On the chance that you and your roommate aren't besties, and you'd rather not even talk to them about the possibility of you bringing someone over, just observe their schedule.
"If you and your roommate are not close, take notice of her routine schedule (e.g., she goes to spin every weeknight at 7:30 p.m.) and invite him over when she is out," Threadgill says. It might sound creepy, but pay attention to when your roomie normally steps out, and you can get it on without even having to tell her about it.
At the end of the day, having someone over when you're living with a roommate isn't the worst thing in the world. It's totally doable (pun intended), and usually doesn't even have to be awkward to talk about. Just be considerate, try planning ahead, and if all else fails, Threadgill even recommends "to hook up somewhere else; the upside is novelty and adventure!"
I mean, she's not wrong. The most important rule in all of this, though? Never sexile your roomie.
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16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
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Is Abarth on its way to America?
The 'small but terrible' term has been thrown around over the course of history way too many times. Sometimes, the description is justified, but more often than not, it veers towards hype and exaggeration.
In the auto industry, very few cars can lay claim to this title, but if there was one that truly personifies it, it is without question Abarth. The miniscule muscle car, which is owned by Fiat Automobiles SpA, was re-launched in Europe back in 2007 after almost 2 decades in hibernation, and with the merger between Fiat and Chrysler, there's that possibility that Abarth could be headed to American soil in the foreseeable future.
It's safe to say that apart from racing aficionados, not a lot of Americans are familiar with the Abarth brand so a brief history lesson might be in order.
Back in the 60's, Abarth made a name for itself in hill climbing and sports car racing – competing against two of most legendary sports racing vehicles in history, the Ferrari Dino and the Porshce 904. Apart from their affiliations in auto racing, Abarth also produced compact yet powerful sports cars with the likes of Porsche and Simca. These cars, borne from the tradition of innovation, power and adrenaline, made Abarth a hot item in the 70's and 80's.
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But for one reason or another, the brand faded into anonymity in the 90's and barely a whisper was made out of it until Fiat Automobiles SpA relaunched the brand in 2007 with the release of the Fiat Punto Abarth and the Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000 – two cars that should never be mistaken for weak just because they're small.
Abarth's entry in the US market is by no means finalized yet, but with the merger between Chrysler and FIAT in the books; don't be surprised to see a small, scorpion- emblazoned vehicle terrorizing the streets of America.
That's Abarth and should FIAT end up bringing the car across the Atlantic, muscle-car and sports car fanatics in the US better get used to seeing this 'small but terrible' vehicle out on the loose.
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Chris, Gary and Neil are the Grey Wardens examining the dark spawn that is Dragon Age 2: Mark of the Assassin.
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Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe's leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.
Lantmännen Agroetanol is the Nordic region's only large scale producer of ethanol fuel from grain. Our ethanol has approximately 90% lower carbon footprint emissions compared to fossil diesel and is certified according to the EU's sustainability criteria for biofuels.
The high environmental performance is achieved partly by utilizing biofuels for process energy in production and partly by almost all the raw materials can be used, giving good energy.
Dependence on oil in the transport sector is one of the major challenges to be able to solve the climate issue. The transition to a fossil free fleet in Sweden requires more renewable alternatives and we see responsibly produced ethanol as one part of the solution. Ethanol from grain has a high energy content and is therefore good to make fuel.
When making ethanol from grains you also got a high-protein byproduct, Agrodrank, which can be used to feed material. 2.6 kg wheat give about 1 liter of ethanol and 0.8 kg feed protein. Lantmännen's facility in Norrköping has the capacity to produce about 230 000 m3 of ethanol and 200 000 tonnes of protein feed a year, based on approximately 600 000 tonnes of grain per year.
In 2015, Lantmännen Agroetanol received a new market in Germany, where the added value of the propellant environmental performance is rewarded. The Agro ethanol is used for blending up to 10 percent of gasoline according to the latest EU standards. Exports to Germany accounted for more than half of Agroetanol production in 2015 corresponding to over half a billion Swedish kronor.


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Finding Faith for Me (PART 4): 2011
"Allah… ALLAHHHHH…"I wailed through my gut-wrenching pain. The tears would not stop. My first heartbreak was too real. The pain seemed to be coming on stronger and stronger, with no signs of subsiding. I sat alone on my bed in my private university accommodation, the blinds closed, music blaring loudly from my speakers, with my knees pulled up to my chest and my arms wrapped tightly around them. My fingernails dug intensely into my forearms and as the pain within me grew stronger, I dug my fingernails in even more deeply, as if playing some kind of sickening game with myself to test whether I could cause myself enough physical pain to combat the emotional turmoil coursing through my body. "Allah," I cried. "Allah, why won't it stop? Please make it stop. I can't take anymore. I just can't take anymore…"
I seemed to be stuck in some kind of poisonous, never-ending cycle. I partied most nights, those nights always ending up with me being in the same tragic state: sobbing my heart and soul out, whether that was on the side of the pavement or on my bed, it didn't matter. My days were made up of sleeping in as late as possible, hosting my ever-increasing circle of friends at my shared flat, eating junk food, smoking shisha, pulling sickie after sickie at my part-time call-centre job and barely making it in to my university lectures and seminars. I was the most lost I had ever been, masking the pain beneath the surface with whatever I could to fill the vacuous void within me. This went on for well over a year, until 2011 finally came around – the year that completely changed my life, forever.
It was the 30thMay 2011. I gazed down upon my uncle's peaceful face, as he lay silent and unmoving in his coffin. An ever-so-slight hint of a cheeky smile rested on his lips – after all, no matter how tough life got, he still always managed to crack a joke and make those around him smile. It seemed even in death, he still hadn't lost his joy.
Memories flashed rapidly through my mind. The way he had held me tightly after my father's death, with his loving hand placed on top of my head…
The way I used to put my ever-freezing feet underneath him to warm them up, and he wouldn't even flinch… The time I put pigtails in his hair and drew a smiley face on his big toe – and he just happily let me, not once telling me to stop…
Lying before me was one of the most wonderful men I had ever known, who had endured so, somuch in his life yet his faith in God had never once wavered. Even during his long, grueling battle with cancer, he seemed to be in such complete acceptance of what he was going through that it was just so… inspiring. This was something I had never seen or heard of before, and I was awestruck by his courage and his love for his Lord. I closed my eyes tightly together as tears battled their way through my eyelids, and silently, I felt my heart jolt as it connected back to its Source. I whispered softly inside my mind, "Ya Allah, take good care of him. Please, always take good care of him."
I was staying at my uncle's house in Huddersfield, that night. My aunty, exhausted and broken from not just the days events but the past 4 years since my uncle had first been diagnosed with cancer, made her way to bed, as did my cousins, leaving me downstairs alone, with nothing but my thoughts and pain for company. My uncle had passed on, after going through the worst possible physical pain for just so long. My entire family was grieving deeply. The friends that I thought would be there for me, weren't. And the best friendwho I had taken as my sister for the past 5 years, had gone and stabbed me so deeply in the back on the same day that we had laid my uncle to rest, that I just couldn't seem to be able to process what was going on.
The agony of everything I had been going through for the past couple of years including the depression I had hidden from my family, all at once seemed to merge together with the excruciating anguish of the day that had just passed, but was still not yet over. The silence surrounded me from all sides, and it was deafening – roaring in my ears. My mind spinning, my eyes over-flowing, my heart pounding, I found myself on the pale blue-carpeted floor, knees down on the ground, hands raised to the skies; feeling like my heart and soul had been split open.
Rumi once wrote:
"When the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray."
And suddenly, I found myself in prostration, my head pressed firmly against the floor, and I sobbed and I sobbed and I sobbed, like I had never sobbed before. I felt the love of Allah surround me and embrace me for what felt like the very first time, and I knew in that moment that this was the the very beginning of my journey of healing and of my journey back to Allah.
He had found me lost, and guided me.
He had found me lost, and guided me.
I was finally on my way Home.
By Sabah Ismail
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I spend my work days wondering about the ways of microbes, bacteria actually. Things that most people think of in only one word, germs, and in one way, they make you sick. Oh yeah, and they are gross and icky. Of course, its true that some bacteria can make you sick, indeed they can be dispassionate killers; they have been doing it for the entire time we have been human beings, which I think is the reason they naturally scare us. But the vast majority, and it is nearly impossible to convey exactly how vast a number, vast is, are benign or beneficial. So here are some fun microbe facts.
Microbes as generally defined are bacteria (actually bacteria are way more than bacteria but maybe that will be the subject for another day), viruses, fungi, single celled algae and protozoa. You need a microscope to see them. Their diversity is amazing. Take a look at a broad oak tree growing in a field and imagine that it is the family tree of all life on Earth. It would be two or three of the smaller limbs growing at the top that would represent the tree itself and all living plants and animals that we can easily see. The trunk and all the other branches represent microbes. Imagine further that the tree represented the entire history of life on Earth. Again just the uppermost branches would represent the amount of time in the tree's life that animals and plants have been present; all the rest would be microbes. And finally you could take the mass or weight of the tree, again only a few medium size limbs would represent the weight of all multicellular life that has lived on Earth, and microbes would be the rest.
Microbes, principally algae, invented photosynthesis long before the land plants that grow so abundantly in Maine. The oxygen in one out of every two breaths of air we breath is produced by microscopic algae living in the ocean. One of my colleagues at Bigelow Laboratory calculated that if you could take all the single celled algae in the world's oceans and compress them into 2 inch x 8 inch plank, it would reach from the Earth to Moon. What's really amazing is that all those algae are growing and in a day produce enough new cells to make a second plank the same size; however this plank is consumed by predators, who are consumed by predators, and so on, until you have made all the fish in the sea.
Over 95 percent of the cells in our bodies are bacterial cells and not human cells. It is estimated that there are thousands of microbial species and that they form unique ecosystems depending upon whether they live on our skin or in our mouths or digestive tracts. We are only beginning to learn what they are all doing, and how we benefit from having them. One of their functions is almost certainly to prevent infection by harmful or pathogenic microbes.
Bacteria are the only organisms on the planet that can capture nitrogen out of the air and convert it to protein. The ones I study eat metal. Microbes hold the temperature record for life, growing at a scalding 222° Fahrenheit at a deep-sea vent. They can grow in sea ice at -5° F. Most of the natural gas we use was produced by microbes. Some live in concentrated acids and others live in alkali lakes. They are life at it's most resilient, resistant, persistent, and tireless.
So the next time you take a breath, eat a steak or tofu burger, or pass gas, thank a microbe.


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Prime users can also get the latest offers and early access to the lightning deals as early as 30 minutes. Currently regular users need to have a minimum order of Rs. 499 or more to be eligible for the free delivery, Prime users will not have any such price limit. Normally for orders (Fulfilled by Amazon) below Rs 499 users have to pay a shipping charge of Rs 40 for the regular 10 days delivery option.
Amazon India users will also be getting Prime Video through which users can get access to Amazon Original Series and Movies. However, users will have to wait longer for the Prime Music as we see no sign of it on their website.
Prime users have to find the prime logo in the products while shopping to avail the benefits.
Should you Sign up for it? Answer is YES you should go for it because it's free for 2 months after that you have the option to continue or not. Regular users who buy from Amazon more frequently should definitely sign up for the Prime as it will cost only Rs 999 (Introductory price is Rs 499 with two months' free trial) or Rs 83 per month which means you can save money if your orders are below Rs 499 at least three times a month. And for the metro users they will be getting one-day or two-day delivery for free.
Flipkart also has the similar benefits under the Flipkart advantage name but it doesn't include free delivery option in it and only offers stocked and high quality products through it but it also includes one-day and two-day delivery options.
This change came from the additional $3 billion investment from the parent company. This was announced by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos during the PM Modi's visit to America. Two years earlier the company has invested $2 billion which makes it to total $5 billion invested in India. The investment come in with the rising growth of Amazon in the Indian market and to improve its operations as competition gets harder in the E–commerce industry which is likely to get over $100 billion mark by 2020.


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With their third full-length album "Det Nya Svarta" set for release on the 7th April on Indie Recordings, Sweden's Alfahanne have revealed a track from the album. Titled "Stigmata", the band explained that the track "is about our home town. How you are born full of hope for the future, but the raw climate destroys you and the town drags you down".
"Stigmata" can be heard on YouTube at https://youtu.be/uKg2mBrn-T0
Recorded at the Dödskult studio by Alfahanne's Pehr Skjoldhammer and Mixed and mastered by Stamos Koliousis, "Det Nya Svarta" follows the Alfahanne tradition of including some high profile artists making guest appearances. Artists which in the past have included Taake's Hoest, Shining's Niklas Kvarforth, HELHEIM's V'gandr, KVELERTAK frontman Erlend Hjelvik, Spellgoth from HORNA and TURMION KÄTILÖT, and Nattfursth from SORHIN, not just on their first two albums, but also live on stage
Guests making an appearance on "Det Nya Svarta" include KAMPFAR's Dolk, David Lindh from YVONNE AND BRODER DANIEL, Sanrabb from GEHENNA and Nadine Skjoldhammer.
Formed in Eskilstuna in 2010, the self-styled "Alfapokalyptic Rockers" burst onto the scene with energy, exuberance, and an impressive swagger, which, coupled with a fan-friendly attitude quickly earned them respect, and an ever-increasing, and dedicated, following. Alfahanne 's debut full-length album "Alfapokalyps" appeared on Dark Essence Records in 2014 and was followed by "Blod Eld Alfa" in 2015.
The band's lineup of Pehr Skjoldhammer on Vocals and Guitar, Fredrik Sööberg on Guitars, Niklas Åström on Drums and Jimmy Wiberg on Bass, have a couple of decades of experience under their belts in bands like VINTERLAND and early MAZE OF TORMENT. Together they have created a sound that mixes Black Metal with Classic Rock and Punk, and good old Rock n Roll that is unmistakably ALFAHANNE's.
Frontman Skjoldhammer recently explained that with their third full-length album Alfahanne are continuing to explore the dark side of mankind: "Alfahanne's lyrics are very personal and have many layers of dirt. Once you dig deeper into them you find many truths as I see them. Alfahanne will never lean to the left or to the right or write about political issues. The only political issue that is close to our hearts is equal rights but the flipside of that same coin is that we think everyone is equally.... Equally useless."
"Det Nya Svarta" is now available to pre-order in CD and Vinyl formats from http://shop.indierecordings.no/artist/16189--alfahanne and in Digital format from https://itunes.apple.com/no/album/det-nya-svarta/id1202165056?
Confirmed live appearances for Alfahanne include the By:Larm Festival in Oslo, Norway in March and In Flammen Open Air in Torgau, Germany in July. More dates to be announced shortly.
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