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Isaiah and False Prophets - Removing The Fog of Religion
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YaHshua is The Only Anointed Savior
Research Links
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YaHshua or Yeshua
Yeshua vs YaHshua
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Names Do Matter
His Name From Ancient Times
His Name Leads To Salvation
I AM The Great IAM
I AM or HaYaH?
I AM the Ha YaH Part 3
Jesus Is Not His Name
Original Name Jesus
Origin of the Name Jesus
Shouting His Name
What's in a Name? Ha Shem?
YaHshua and YaHWeH
YaHshua or Yeshua?
YaHshua or YaHushua, not Yeshua
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Yeshua or YaHshua Part1
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YaHshua the Real Name?
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Emails From You
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Adam's Racial Makeup
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Fallen Angels
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Finding Real Truth
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Fog of Religion?
Great Quake
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God of This World
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Head Covering
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Holy Spirit
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Honoring the Dead
How Do You Say His Name?
In or Into His Name
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Internet Ministries of Hate
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Jehovah and YaHWeH the Same
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JESUS The Name?
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Jeus, Joshua, or YeHoshua?
Jews Should Know
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Judas Betrayal
Judas Lost or Saved?
Judging Your Pastor
KJV Only?
Malachi on Elijah
Marriage & Cheating
Mary not allowed to Touch Him?
Monica Dennington
Name Above Every Name?
Names don't Matter
Nephilim & Angel Babies
New Heaven, New Earth?
Obama- US Presidency
Old Covenant Renewal?
One Wife, Only?
Paul's Thorn in the Flesh
Petra, The Rock
Pronouncing His Name
Prophetic Timing
Questions you Never Asked
Rapture Question
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Red Sea Crossing
River to River Promise
Sabbath Question
Savior raise again?
Sons of God
Sons of God, Job 1:2
Spirit Fantasy
Spirits Go Where
Spirits in Hell?
Titles, Like LORD and God
Tonges, A Gift?
Trinity Again
Virgin or Woman? Isiah 7:14
What is Man?
What Makes You Right
Wives of Lemech
Why are your here?
Why do We Study?
Why oppose KJV
Women as Apostles?
YaHshua Becomes Jesus?
YaHshua once an Angel?
YaHshua the Father?
YaHshua His Name becomes Jesus
YaHshua not in Torah
YaHshua our Creator?
YaHshua or YaHushua?
Yam or YaHWeH
Yeshua or YaHushua?
YHVH a name for Satan?
YaH YaHWeH explained
You Can not Prove God
QAnon, What do you Think?
Letters to the Editor
Letters from you
Proper Name Bible
All Hail Zeus
Antichrist & Antichrists
Be You Perfect
Blood Moons
Book of Enoch Exposed
Book of Enoch Part 1
Book Of Enoch Part 2
Book of Enoch Part 3
Clean and Unclean Foods
Clean and Unclean Food Part 2
Did You Know The Bible Says...?
Divorce & Remarriage ?
Enoch - David J Stewart
Freely Give
Gender Bending
Genesis a New Look
Giants on Earth?
Going Beyond What is Written
Head Covering or Not
His Holy Name - Their Name
I AM that I AM -ehYaH
King James Only Debate
Satan's Fall
What is Man?
Women in the Church
Sacred Name Bibles
Search for Life
Science And The Bible
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Hell Fire and Hell
Islam a World Concern
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King James Only Part 2
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Noah, Perfect in His Generations
Our Hope - Our Future
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Angels Marry Women Part 4
All Hail Zeus Part 2
Hebrew Language?
Faith, Will He find Faith?
Is the Name JESUS Pagan?
Satan Seed
Satan Ruler of Earth
American Church - Religion
Dominion Theology
Cain The Seed of Satan?
Great Commission of the Church
Great Commission part 2
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Angels Good and Bad
LINKS - Research
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Holy Day Calendar
World's Last Chance
Research and Sites of Interest
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In my practice, I often see military couples whose relationship has been hit with infidelity. I was struck by how often those affairs began in the workplace.
So I started asking men who were cheating during their marriage or relationship how they were able to cheat without any obstacles to their behavior or being caught. Why was it so easy for them to cheat for long periods of time during their relationship? When did they have time to cheat with more than one woman?
Men happily let me know how their spouses and girlfriends helped them cheat. Take a look at the top five ways you may be helping your man cheat and my quick tips to help you with each one.
1. You have very few friends. Sometimes, military life moves you away from your network of friends. Sometimes you isolate yourself. Sometimes you do not allow your few close friends to give you a "gut-check" or any advice about your man. The cheating man loves this because you don't have any outside influences. Many men reported that a friend of their wife or girlfriend had seen them in public with the other woman and never said one word.
Quick tip: You need some girlfriends that you can depend on and trust. Don't leave your girlfriends behind just because you are in a relationship.
2. You believe what he says and never ask questions. Cheating men tell me they are skilled and know how to "flip the script." In other words, they know how to turn a situation around and make you look crazy. The cheating man becomes defensive when you question him. So to avoid an argument or because you don't want to lose the relationship, you decide to avoid the situation totally and not ask questions about his increasingly long hours at work. Or times when he is missing in action and unaccounted for. Or late-night phone calls, etc.
Quick Tip: When you know something is not right and you are prepared to deal with the truth, a good offense is a good defense. Don't put your partner on the defensive with "you" statements. Instead make "I" statements like, "I think," "I feel," or "I need." This way, you are not being negative, you are being assertive and telling him what you need. His actions will let you know if he is truly invested in the marriage or relationship.
3. You are invisible to his co-workers and friends. When his co-workers and friends don't even know you exist, this gives a cheating man room to lead a double life. It also gives the other woman courage and boldness to step up and take your place. After all, the other woman would love to be his wife or his girlfriend. The other woman lets her presence be known. She is available and you are not. One reoccurring reason men say their wives are invisible: They are too involved with the children. The children became "front and center" and he didn't matter anymore. As a result, he became vulnerable and it led to cheating.
Quick Tip: Men consistently tell me that they wish their wives could have more balance with the kids and work. Include him so that he feels like he is a part of the family and not an outsider. Make time for him. Meet people on his job so people in his unit know who you are and make friends with some of them. Bringing lunch to work once in a while is something many couples make time to do.
4. The finances are off-limits to you. The cheating man handles the checking and savings account and any other investments. You don't know anything about the finances so he's free to spend money on "her." This is a serious red flag. If your husband leaves, you will be destitute because you have no finances of your own. This is one dynamic that marriage counseling does little to change. It's about power and control -- and he has all of it.
Quick Tip: You have to become resourceful, gain independence, continue your education, and start earning an income. This will increase your confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. My grandmother once said: Every woman needs her own pair of roller skates.
5. You blame the other woman. Your man has cheated on you more than once. Each time, you blame the other woman and forgive him. He has your permission to cheat. You help him cheat because you don't hold him accountable for his behavior. He apologizes. He cries. He tells you how much you mean to him. He buys you some presents or takes you on a nice vacation and promises never to do it again. Then, history repeats itself.
Quick Tip: I always recommend counseling to help repair the damage done because of infidelity. In this case, I would highly suggest individual counseling to help you answer one question: Why would you choose to stay in a relationship with a cheater and protect him?
According to the research, infidelity touches about a third of all marriages. When infidelity reaches into your relationship, you can't afford to pretend it isn't happening. I hope you will use these tips to give yourself a reality check and then take the right actions.
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- When I was little, I used to think, of the three, Ollie was the toughest. I was wrong.
Dinah Laurel Lance was born into a family of crime fighters. Her father Larry Lance, was a police officer, while her mother (also named Dinah) was the original Black Canary.
The younger Dinah chose to become a crime-fighter at the age of nineteen, despite her mother's wishes to the contrary. Following a rigorous training program under the watchful eye of a former colleague and life-long friend of the original Black Canary, Ted Grant, also known as Wildcat, Dinah took up her mother's identity and adopted her costume as her own.
According to her origins during the Silver Age, Dinah's 'Canary Cry' was the result of her being cursed by the Wizard during her childhood. This explanation has been retconned for the current continuity, however. These sonic powers are now the byproduct of her possession of the metagene, making her a metahuman since birth. Dinah's metahumanity distinguishes her from her predecessor; in fact, no other member of her family is known to have possessed the metagene at all.
Justice League
Not long after her debut as Black Canary, Dinah Lance became a founding member of the Justice League of America. It was Dinah who suggested the newly-formed name of the League, in deference to her mother's having been a member of the Justice Society of America.[2] It was through her new association with the Justice League that she first met the love of her life—Oliver "Ollie" Queen, also known as the Green Arrow. Black Canary's membership in the JLA lasted for many years. Her friendship with Oliver Queen developed during this time as their feelings for one another became romantic. When Oliver chose to quit the League in order to continue his efforts in Star City on his own, Dinah decided to join him there soon after.
Hard Traveling Heroes
Whilst Green Arrow and Green Lantern went on a road trip to rediscover America, Dinah too was motorcycling near Mount Rainier, Washington when she was attacked and run down by a motorcycle gang. Left unconscious in the road, she was rescued by a man named Joshua. The stranger was really a white supremacist cult leader who hypnotised her to his cause. Only when put in the position of executing her lover Ollie, was the hypnotic hold broken.[3] Ashamed of being involved in such a despicable group—albeit against her will—Dinah worked with the Native Americans on the reservation that Joshua had intended to murder.[4]
Dinah rekindled her romance with Ollie and joined the two on other exploits, including attending the trial and sentence of their Guardian companion,[5] thwarting Sinestro and his sister,[6] stopping an evil man exploiting a metahuman child,[7] and helping Speedy through his withdrawal from drug addiction.[8]
After Green Arrow accidentally killed a man, he abandoned his heroic persona, along with his civilian life in Star City.[9] Hal sought Dinah's help to locate their missing friend. Her investigation inadvertently led her to a secret hate gathering, organised by none other than Joshua's sister. She was discovered and outnumbered by the angry mob who threw her off the roof of the building, but was fortunately saved by Green Lantern.[10] Continuing Black Canary's spate of bad luck, a drugged driver crashed into a phone booth when she was making a call. Badly injured and losing a lot of blood, Hal knew Ollie was one of the few people with her rare blood type that could save her. Hal had heard of the discovery of the Arrowplane wreckage, and from there, soon tracked him down in an isolated monastery. Despite his own shame and his contempt for society, it only took the mention Dinah's predicament to get Ollie to return home, where the transfusion was successful.[11]
Justice League International
Following the events of Legends, she becomes a founding member of the new Justice League International established by Maxwell Lord. Under Batman's leadership, they gained approval from the United Nations.[12]
The Longbow Hunters
Oliver and Dinah set up a flower shop in Seattle—"Sherwood Florist"—as well as continuing to fight crime. Oliver was having something of a midlife crisis, however, just as he was about to turn 43. He wanted to marry Dinah and have a real family with real children of his own—he loved Roy, his ward, and Roy's daughter Lian, but wanted his own biological children. Dinah turned down the idea, citing that their lives were too dangerous. During this time, Dinah was kidnapped by a drug dealer she was investigating. She was brutally tortured, causing her to lose her 'Canary Cry' and rendering her incapable of having a child. Ollie killed the man who tortured her, and that act lead to a turning point in the life of the Emerald Archer.[13]
When Dinah came out of the hospital, she was still emotionally traumatized by the incident. Oliver was with her as she entered counseling. She was initially hesitant to fight crime during the first few weeks after leaving the hospital but it was when she stepped up to stop some muggers on a bus (taking a few hits in the process) she felt back to her old self, knowing that her biggest fear was that she would not be able to fight back anymore, and that fear was gone. She and Ollie were closer than ever.[14]
She continued to fight crime off and on, eventually breaking up with Oliver, feeling he would never commit to her completely after catching him kissing their young assistant Marianne.[15]
Run of the Arrow
Dinah was shocked when Connor Hawke, Oliver's son and the new Green Arrow, told her Oliver had died over Metropolis while fighting some eco-terrorists.[16]
Birds of Prey
Dinah was contacted by Oracle (Barbara Gordon) to work in Gotham City, which she accepted, and the pair formed a partnership as the Birds of Prey. Dinah took this role with great satisfaction. And with that came the feeling that she needed a few changes required in this fresh new chapter of her life, deciding to abandon her traditional blond wig and bleach her hair blond whilst growing it longer instead. During her time operating with Oracle, Dinah operated using an electronic form of her Canary Cry: a weapon that would do the 'crying' on Canary's behalf, called Canary Cry Bombs. After a battle with Ra's al Ghul, she took a dip in the Lazarus Pit at Oracle's urging. Doing so healed her injuries and restored her Canary Cry as well as her ability to have a child.[17] As time went on, the Birds expanded their number with Dinah as the backbone of the team, operating alongside notable female agents such as the Huntress, Gypsy, and Lady Blackhawk. Following that, Oracle shows Canary the retail space that later houses a reopened Sherwood Florist.
Dinah helps found a new incarnation of her mother's old team, the Justice Society of America, following the death of JSA founding member Wesley Dodds. She serves as a member of both the JSA and the Birds of Prey for a time.[18]
A short time later, Dinah resigns from the JSA when she discovers that Oliver Queen has been resurrected. She travels to Star City, where the two former lovers are happily reunited. Their renewed relationship is short-lived however, as Dinah feared that Oliver might try to take advantage of his young female ward, Mia Dearden. Dinah leaves Star City and returns to Gotham City where she continues to function with the Birds of Prey.
Perfect Pitch
Following the "One Year Later" jump, Dinah trades life experiences with Lady Shiva in hopes of softening the warrior, undertaking a harsh training regimen in an unidentified Vietnamese bidonville, or shantytown. The regimen replicates Shiva's early life and training; Shiva, meanwhile, assumes Dinah's role in Oracle's group and demands that her associates call her the "Jade Canary".
When Dinah realizes following Lady Shiva's path will require her to fundamentally change who she is as a person, she ends the training and returns to the United States. She brings with her a little girl, Sin, who also had begun the harsh grooming process to be Lady Shiva's successor[19] and Oliver Queen uses his connections to allow Sin to immigrate into the country. Dinah hopes to balance her duties as a superhero with the responsibilities of being a surrogate mother/sister to the child.
Raising Sin
Dinah informs Oracle that she is quitting the team, having decided to devote herself to raising Sin.[20] and the two leave Metropolis for Star City;[21] Dinah jokingly tells Sin that she can rip out Ollie's beard if he isn't nice to her.
Tornado's Path
After leaving the Birds of Prey, Black Canary joins with Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) and Red Arrow on a mission to locate the Red Tornado's body (stolen by T.O. Morrow and Solomon Grundy). The three heroes join forces with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Black Lightning, and Vixen to defeat Amazo.
Lightning Saga
The assembled heroes re-form the Justice League of America; Dinah is made the Chairwoman, due to her strong abilities and strategic mind. The team's first mission with Dinah as leader sees the JLA and JSA discover that members of the Legion of Super-Heroes (a team that lives in the 31st Century) have been located in the 21st Century.
Dinah eventually returned to Star City to aid Oliver, Connor and Mia against Roadblock and Merlyn. During the course of their mission, Dinah rekindled her relationship with Oliver yet again, feeling that he had truly changed and that all the parts of him that she hated seemed to be gone. Oliver admitted to Dinah that many of the changes he made over the last year were due in most part for her, because he wanted to be a better man. As the battle concluded, Oliver at last proposed to Dinah. Dinah however, did not give him an answer right away.
Road to the Altar
Shortly thereafter, Ollie and Speedy helped Black Canary when Merlyn abducted Sin. To save her life, Ollie was forced to fake the young girl's death, keeping the knowledge of the plan between himself and Mia, even at the risk of losing Dinah forever. After Sin was placed into safekeeping, Ollie told Dinah what he had done. Recognizing that he was willing to sacrifice his own happiness to save a life, Dinah finally agreed to marry him.[22]
The Wedding
After a great deal of compromise and strife, Dinah and Ollie agreed to get married inside the Secret Sanctuary, the original cave headquarters of the Justice League of America. Wedding guests included nearly everyone within the superhero community who were asked to attend the ceremony in-costume. The wedding was interrupted by a phalanx of supervillains, who attempted to take out as many heroes as possible in one fell swoop. Nearly all of the villains were apprehended except for Deathstroke, who managed to escape. Despite the interruption, the ceremony concluded and Dinah Lance and Oliver Queen were married.[23]
Following Dinah's marriage to Ollie, the duo fought crime alongside one another, facing new challenges such as the villains Cupid, a mentally ill vigilante stalker with an obsession for the Green Arrow; and Discord, a man deafened by Canary's scream during the first fight with Dregz.
Shortly after, Darkseid attacked Earth and took control of it. Dinah planned an attack on Darkseid from the Justice League Watchtower but her plan was thwarted by a mind-controlled Green Arrow and she was forced to fight the one she loved.[24]
After Darkseid was defeated, Dinah was summoned to Gotham City along with other heroes to join the Network, a group dedicated to maintain order after Batman's death.[25] There, she teamed up with Huntress to aid Nightwing against I-Am-Batman.[26]
Cry for Justice
Canary had soon resigned from her position as chairwoman of the Justice League, and later Hal Jordan and Ollie start their own Justice League. Discovering this, Dinah confronts Ollie in anger when he returns to the Watchtower to warn her and the other former League members of an impending attack on the world's superheroes, after which Prometheus arrives out of nowhere and attacks the team, severing Red Arrow's arm and defeating Dinah by maneuvering her into the path of an energy bolt fired by Starman (Mikaal Tomas). The now defeated Prometheus then destroys Star City via a teleportation device. While searching for survivors, Dinah and Oliver find the body of a dead, bloodied Lian, the daughter of Roy Harper. Dinah is then seen at Roy Harper's bedside at the hospital with Donna Troy, preparing to deliver the tragic news of his daughter's death when he awakens from his coma.
Blackest Night
In the events of the Blackest Night, Dinah fights off an army of Black Lantern Corps under the supervillain Nekron. Nekron reveals he has the power to control all the heroes who have died and been resurrected, one of which, is the Green Arrow. With the aid of Mia Dearden and Connor Hawke, Dinah fights her husband (who has been transformed into a Black Lantern) while he tells her that he has been secretly in love with Shado since she raped him and that she is a fool for thinking he has changed, all out of his control. In the short time he is able to regain self-control, Ollie deliberately misses a shot he had aimed at Dinah, instead severing a hose containing liquid nitrogen. Connor, under Dinah's instructions, reluctantly uses the hose on Ollie, freezing him solid. The three then join the other heroes in battle.
Fall of Green Arrow
After Ollie returns to normal, it is discovered that he had secretly murdered Prometheus and had left his body to rot in the villain's own headquarters. After Flash and Hal Jordan confront Ollie with this revelation, Ollie goes on the run. Dinah joins Hal and Barry in searching the ruins of Star City for him, and eventually finds the archer scouring the city for one of the men who had worked for Prometheus. He easily defeats all three of them, leaving Dinah trapped in a specialized fluid designed to restrain her. Following this chain of events is Dinah's realization that all Ollie wants is to be left alone and so she tells him during her visitation at his jail cell after he turns himself in. With that said, she decides their marriage is over, leaving her wedding ring with him.
Brightest Day
During the events of the Brightest Day, Dinah returns to Gotham City, where she along with Huntress, Lady Blackhawk, Hawk and Dove are assembled to reform the Birds of Prey.
This section of the history takes place during Flashpoint, a massive crossover event set in an alternate timeline to the mainstream DCU. History was completely changed when Professor Zoom finally found a way to erase his nemesis the Flash without harming his own legacy.
The Flash drastically altered the Timestream in an attempt to stop his nemesis Professor Zoom from killing his mother resulting in Flashpoint.[27] This completely changed the course of history.[28] Dinah was never shown to have become Black Canary, as her mother's incarnation of the Justice Society had been unsuccessful.[29] Eventually the timestream was restored, although Pandora fixed it into an entirely new timeline[30] after being manipulated by another being.[31]
Powers and Abilities
- Canary Cry: Dinah possesses a metagene that gives her a potent sonic attack, able to damage and stun foes or objects, to the point of shattering metal. She possesses a incredible degree of control over her vocal cords. This enables her to mimic sounds and generate any sound she desires, even developing several abilities. The Canary Cry has been able to reach 300 decibels, which is enough to make a person's ears start bleeding even if they're not the attack target.
- Telepathy (Pre-Crisis only)[32]
- Acrobatics
- Driving
- Investigation
- Peak Human Condition
- Peak Human Strength
- Peak Human Reflexes
- Peak Human Endurance
- Peak Human Stamina
- Peak Human Agility
- Peak Human Balance
- Martial Arts: She is one of the most skilled martial artists on the planet. She has also been trained by Wildcat, who is formerly the Heavyweight Champion of the World, in the art of boxing, Muay Thai, capoeira, krav maga and hapkido. She has also been trained in Dragon Style Kung Fu and pressure point fighting by Richard Dragon. Thanks to Wonder Woman, Dinah has been trained in Amazon martial arts, but is strictly a novice in that kind of fighting style. Due to her sparing with Wonder Woman, Dinah can perceive nanosecond reaction time, when fighting.[33] Other styles she's shown skill in include savate, judo, aikido, jujitsu, wing chun and tae kwon do.[citation needed]
- Tactical Analysis: Dinah is also considered a strong leader and strategic thinker, which has led to her being made Chairwoman of the JLA.
- Weaponry
- Flight :
- Music: Dinah practiced the harmonica as it was a perfect way to strengthen her breathing and vocal chords.[34]
- Multilingualism: Dinah can speak Japanese.[35]
- Body Armor
- Oracle Tech: Necklace and earrings used as communication devices from Oracle.
- Various Martial Art Weapons
- Canary Cry Bomb (Formerly) During the time she was without her actual Canary Cry, Dinah carried round bombs that would emit a similar loud sonic sound.
- Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.
- In Pre-Crisis canon prior to 1983's Justice League of America #220, it was believed that the Black Canary who joined the Justice League of America on Earth-One in 1969 was the same woman who had previously been a member of Earth-Two's Justice Society of America. In that comic, it was revealed that the original Black Canary had died following the events of Justice League of America #74, with her daughter unknowingly taking her place as she had been given the mystically-transferred memories of her mother.
- Lady Shiva told Dinah, that she upgraded her ranking of best martial artists, by several positions.[36]
- Lady Shiva wanted Dinah to be her apprentice and to think about her offer.[37]
- Dinah Lance self-identifies as a Christian, stipulating "it's complicated."[38]
- Black Canary admits she likes the idea of Nightwing naked.[39]
- Prior to and during her heroic career Dinah wore a blond wig to hide her identity and mislead her enemies. Later, she bleached her hair blond instead of concerning herself with a wig.
- Dinah plays a harmonica which she uses to strengthen her breathing and vocal cords. This is a form of training for her Canary Cry.[40]
- Dinah has a rare Rh-negative blood type, the same as her lover, Green Arrow.[11]
- Dinah secured a job as a physical education teacher at Meadowhill School before its destruction.[7]
- Dinah's phone number is 555 1732 4516.[41]
- 1,181 Appearances of Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)
- 308 Images featuring Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)
- 50 Quotations by or about Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)
- ↑ The Brave and the Bold #91
- ↑ JLA: Year One #1
- ↑ Green Lantern (Volume 2) #78
- ↑ Green Lantern (Volume 2) #79
- ↑ Green Lantern (Volume 2) #81
- ↑ Green Lantern (Volume 2) #82
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Green Lantern (Volume 2) #83
- ↑ Green Lantern (Volume 2) #86
- ↑ The Flash #217
- ↑ The Flash #218
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Flash #219
- ↑ Justice League #1–Justice League International #7
- ↑ Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters (Volume )
- ↑ Green Arrow (Volume 2) #1–Green Arrow (Volume 2) #3
- ↑ Green Arrow (Volume 2) #75
- ↑ Green Arrow (Volume 2) #101
- ↑ Birds of Prey #34
- ↑ JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1; JSA #1–JSA #25
- ↑ Birds of Prey #95
- ↑ Birds of Prey #99
- ↑ Birds of Prey #100
- ↑ Black Canary (Volume 3)
- ↑ Green Arrow and Black Canary Wedding Special #1
- ↑ Final Crisis #6
- ↑ Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1
- ↑ Batman: Battle for the Cowl #2
- ↑ The Flash (Volume 3) #12
- ↑ Flashpoint (Volume 2) #1
- ↑ Flashpoint: The World of Flashpoint #1
- ↑ Flashpoint (Volume 2) #5
- ↑ DC Rebirth
- ↑ Justice League of America #84
- ↑ Birds of Prey #68
- ↑ Justice League of America (Volume 2) #12
- ↑ Black Canary (Volume 3) #1
- ↑ Birds of Prey #63
- ↑ Birds of Prey #64
- ↑ Wonder Woman (Volume 3) #34
- ↑ Birds of Prey #63
- ↑ The Lightning Saga
- ↑ Justice League International #17
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If you're just starting to blog and you think you might want to try to earn a living from blogging, Joy's book is a great resource that will help you achieve your blogging goals. Joy covers how to develop a consistent voice and style, attract and build an audience, overcome blogger's block, build a community, and how to attract and manage advertisers, among other topics.
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Joel Henriques was waiting tables and bartending at Portland restaurants to supplement his and his wife's income. When their twins (a boy and girl) were born, he quit his restaurant duties and found he had less time to pursue his musical and artistic hobbies once he transitioned into full-time dad mode. Yet he became increasingly fascinated with watching his kids play. Despite the fancy wooden teething rings and toys that he and his wife had purchased, the babies were surprisingly drawn to their drool bibs. Their love of the texture and material in these simple objects inspired Joel to start making his own toys for them. These toys, including modern stuffed animals and a wooden elephant puzzle, sparked the interest of his art buyers and family members, so he began a blog, Made by Joel, to keep track of his creations. Made by Joel includes craft projects that parents, educators, and children can make, encouraging creativity and play and inspiring families to spend more quality time together.
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Diesel performance, refinement and versatility redefine premium SUV segment
New Delhi: General Motors India today launched its new next generation Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 AT premium sport utility vehicle.
Mr. Lowell Paddock, President and Managing Director of General Motors India, said: "The Captiva has been warmly welcomed in markets around the world due to its combination of distinctive styling, refinement, best-in-class safety, comfort and versatility and powerful yet frugal diesel powertrain. In India, it has established a clear niche for itself in the premium SUV segment. The Captiva is everything our customers across India have come to associate with the Chevrolet nameplate.
The striking Captiva 2.2 A/T is a study of taut automotive dynamism in its design execution. With its boldly contoured hood, aggressive clear-lens projection headlamps and eye-catching signature Chevrolet grille featuring a prominent Chevrolet bowtie, the Captiva is sure to turn heads wherever it is driven. The Captiva 2.2 A/T is a new addition to the Captiva variant line up in India offering an aggressive feature and
The Ex-showroom Delhi prices of the Chevrolet Captiva variants are :
• Captiva 2.0 MT - INR 18,74,062/-
• Captiva 2.0 Xtreme - INR 19,48,347/-
• Captiva 2.2 AT AWD - INR 24,59,000/-
In profile, the Captiva 2.2 A/T comes across as both rugged and sophisticated. Bold wheel arches, 235/65 R 17 tyres mounted on alloy wheels and a sharp feature line across the length of the Captiva add to the masculinity of its stance, while subtle chrome highlights and a bold coupe-style rear window treatment add grace to the overall visual package.
The Captiva's strong rear design is dominated by a large tailgate and substantial vertical tail lamps with indicators and reversing lamps contained in circular elements. Below, the chrome tipped twin exhaust complement the Captiva's sporty looks.
The Captiva 2.2 A/T includes a powerful 2.2-liter engine that delivers 186.5bhp @ 3800 RPM and 424Nm @ 2000 RPM torque along with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Captiva has been constructed to maximise space. The 5 + 2 Flexi Seating arrangement can comfortably accommodate seven adults and can be transformed into a adaptable luggage carrier in a flash. Its unique, fold-flat seating arrangement provides up to 1,565 liters of cargo volume. The new Captiva 2.2 A/T has a fresh new sporty and muscular exterior design and a jet-black interior.
Practicality has also been accorded priority. Among the new comfort and convenience amenities are cruise control; third-row heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system; an electric parking brake; rain-sensing wipers; and a stylish sunroof.
The Captiva incorporates convenience features such as a remote-operated tailgate glass for quick access and many thoughtful storage solutions, including a large wet/dry area beneath the load compartment floor, a glove box cooler, a deep centre console bin, a rear centre console storage area and handy door bins.
Other convenience features include bottle holders, small item/coin and cup holders, a parking ticket holder, an overhead sunglasses compartment, seatback pockets and a dual-compartment sliding driver's armrest. The Captiva also features three 12-volt power outlets that are accessible to all passengers.
The Captiva's all-leather seating and matching cabin exude total luxury, while an integrated 2-DIN CD/MP3 player with six speakers provides an extremely pleasurable listening experience. Tinted automatic windows, power mirrors, an eight-way power adjustable driver seat and an electronic climate control system with particle filter are all standard.
Our engineers have made safety a priority in the Captiva 2.2 A/T. 6 Airbags - Driver and front passenger airbags, Seat side and Roof side Airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, and height-adjustable front seatbelts come standard. The Captiva's four-channel ABS with brake assist-equipped discs provides optimum pedal pressure when it detects an emergency braking situation. The rigid high-strength body shell of the Captiva has been optimised to distribute crash forces over defined load paths to help protect the integrity of the passenger safety cell.
As a result of a concerted development effort, the Chevrolet Captiva has been configured to tackle Indian roads, with completely optimised ride and handling characteristics. The result is a comfortable and stable vehicle that can easily take on varying local driving conditions.
Despite its SUV pedigree, the Captiva is ideal for the urban commute. Its trim exterior proportions ensure class-leading maneuverability in everyday driving conditions. The power steering system has been tuned for quick response, precise road feel and optimum driver feedback. The Captiva features a four-link independent rear suspension system and MacPherson struts up front. Suspension settings have been carefully calibrated to deliver car-like ride and handling even on imperfect road surfaces.
A unique feature of the Captiva is a level ride suspension system, which automatically maintains nominal ride height under differing load conditions – a feature that offers assured road clearance as well as optimal ride quality for passengers.
"The Captiva is all about economical, refined and power-packed diesel performance combined with spacious luxury and fantastic road presence," said Mr. Paddock. "When you add it all up, the Chevrolet Captiva offers everything any discerning Indian car buyer could want in the premium SUV space - and most importantly, at a price point that represents un-matched value for money.
To enhance the Chevrolet buying experience, GM India continues to expand its dealer network. It now has 279 sales points and 272 authorized service outlets across the country.
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet was founded in Detroit in 1911. Chevrolet products are sold in more than 140 countries. The Chevrolet brand was introduced in India in 2003 and is one of the fastest-growing automotive nameplates in the country. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. The Chevrolet portfolio in India includes the Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Tavera. More information regarding Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.co.in.


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RE: st: RE: assigning same number to slightly different string var.
Nick Cox <email@example.com>
"'email@example.com'" <email@example.com>
RE: st: RE: assigning same number to slightly different string var.
Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:26:34 +0000
If you had specified use of Stata 8, I would (probably) have remembered that -index()- is the function in your case.
More importantly, the art of using the function is clearly to specify a substring to catch all the possibilities you want and none of the possibilities you don't want. Nothing rules out a compound condition with
if index(myvar, "FTSE") & index(myvar, "UK")
or even
if index(myvar, "FTSE") & !index(myvar, "UK")
Philip Hantschk
Thanks for the quick answer. i work with stata 8, so i had to use index( instead of strpos(.
It works fine, but i have a little problem left. For example an index is called FTSE Europe and another FTSE Europe ex UK. These are 2 different Indices and I want to assign different numbers, but when i write
replace newvar = 1 if index(myvar, "FTSE Europe") it changes both.
As I write this message I think I have a solution. I first change all FTSE to 1, then FTSE Europe to 1, then FTSE Europe ex UK to 2, then FTSE Europe USD to 3 etc. From short to long.
What do you think of that idea? or is there an easier way?
Philip Hantschk
> Von: Nick Cox <email@example.com>
> You want a new variable, which could be constructed like this
> gen newvar = .
> replace newvar = 1 if strpos(myvar, "500")
> replace newvar = 2 if strpos(myvar, "Dax")
> ...
> -if strpos(,)- is equivalent to -if strpos(,) > 0-.
> tab myvar if missing(newvar)
> will tell you what you missed.
> You will also want to define value labels and assign them.
> Nick
> firstname.lastname@example.com
> Philip Hantschk
> i have a set of data containing names of indices, like S&P 500, Dax 30
> etc. I want to assign numbers to the indices, so that S&P 500=1, Dax 30=2 etc.
> The problem is, that the in the observations, S&P 500 has different ways
> of writing, e.g. Standard and Poor's 500, S&P 500, S&P 500 Index, etc.
> My question is, is there a way to assign numbers automatically, like tell
> Stata to give every observation that contains "500" the "1".
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According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, nonprofit organizations account for more than 9 percent of all wages and salaries paid in the U.S., with nearly 1.6 million tax-exempt organizations reporting more than $1.5 trillion in total revenues.
Interestingly, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that nonprofit hiring is expected to increase significantly in 2013.
Many of those jobs are for fundraisers.
There was a time when raising money was done in large part by volunteers and a few self-directed folks who understood the power of leaving a legacy.
Notable wealthy families such as Carnegie, Rockefeller and Vanderbilt and other more recent examples such as Gates and Buffet embrace noblesse oblige, the perceived obligation of the rich to give.
Grassroots efforts emerge from opportunity and the confluence of events, like when, in the 1870s, the citizens of Boulder secured a 44-acre parcel of land and raised $15,000 (matched by the state Legislature) to establish the University of Colorado.
Today, there is a significant body of knowledge about the art and science of philanthropy and tremendous opportunity to engage professionally in the support of organizations that stir your heart or embrace your passion.
Employment opportunities in nonprofits are as diverse as any business enterprise and include executive management, legal, financial management, operations, IT, human resources, marketing, communications, public relations, program delivery and, of course, fundraising.
What does it take to be a really good fundraiser?
Personal integrity: Impeccable ethics, a moral compass and trustworthiness
A donor-centric perspective: Putting the donor first
Commitment and loyalty: It's more than just a job; it is at least a career and maybe even a calling
Patience and persistence: Building trusted relationships take time
Infectious exuberance: Optimism, positivity and a can-do attitude
Transparency and accountability: Knowing and following the rules
Discipline and work ethic: Working smart and working hard
Confidence and grace: The ability not only to articulate but to listen
Authenticity: No hidden agendas or manipulation
Humility: Understanding the powerful role of the facilitator
Gratitude: For your own abundance and for the generosity of the donors
Inspiration: Going beyond self to find motivation, purpose and creativity and inviting others to find theirs
Passion: Philanthropy is more than a financial transaction; magic happens when people with a shared vision provide resources for a common desired outcome
Yet fundraisers come in many shapes and sizes. There are those who focus on special events, others who take on annual giving through direct mail and phonathons and still others who strategically build tiered models with fundraisers who specialize in "major" gifts and/or bequests and other deferred gifts. Each segment of the fundraising pyramid has its own knowledge base and methodologies.
Some people raise money indirectly, and others raise money through written proposals and personal conversations. Some ask for a certain amount at a certain time, others participate in building long-term relationships that result in a donor getting to know the organization or project so well that they say, "how can I help," or even, "how much will it cost to do that?"
Few aspire to be fundraisers. Even some who serve on nonprofit boards try to avoid asking people for money. The most common reason is fear of rejection.
Yes, it is true: face-to-face solicitations can be downright intimidating. However, getting ego out of the way and focusing on the mission of the organization prevents a fundraiser from taking "no" personally.
A wise fundraiser once said, "Fundraising is the art of finding out what 'no' means." It could mean "not now" or "not until I've talked with my spouse" (or financial counsel, or attorney, etc.). It could also mean, "I'd rather create an endowment," or, "I'm giving 20% of my estate." And, it is not unusual for a "no" to later become a "yes" after more information is provided or the donor decides to do something but on their terms.
Everyone working (or volunteering) for a nonprofit supports the work of the fundraiser: the person who cheerfully addresses a concern of a current or potential donor, the person who writes copy for the annual fund letter or creates the descriptive brochure and website, and the person who sends the donor the receipt for their charitable donation.
Whatever your previous job experience or if you are newly entering the job market, consider applying your talents in a professional capacity to support the nonprofit that mirrors your values. You might even consider whether you have what it takes to be a fundraiser.
Enid Ablowitz, CFRE, CPGS, has been a non-profit leader and donor advocate for more than 20 years. She serves as the associate director for the University of Colorado's Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities and as vice president for strategic philanthropy for the University of Colorado Foundation.


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- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup hot strong coffee
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
Caramel Ganache
- 9 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/8 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Assembly
- 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Special equipment
- Two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; a 9-inch-diameter springform pan
Recipe Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment-paper rounds; coat paper. Place cocoa powder and chocolate in a medium metal bowl. Pour hot coffee over. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla; set aside.
Whisk cake flour and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl. Beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with chocolate mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter evenly between pans; smooth tops.
Bake cakes until a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes (cakes will deflate slightly). Run a knife around pans to loosen cakes; invert cakes onto racks. Peel off paper and let cakes cool completely. Turn cakes over.
If needed, use a long serrated knife to cut off bumps or trim dome from top of each cake to create a flat, even surface.
Caramel Ganache
Place chocolate and salt in a medium bowl. Stir sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium deep saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and cook without stirring, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush, until sugar is deep amber, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over medium heat until caramel bits dissolve. Pour over chocolate in bowl. Add vanilla; stir until mixture is smooth. Let cool slightly.
Place 1 cake layer in springform pan. Pour 1 cup ganache over. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. Cover remaining ganache and let stand at room temperature.
Filling and Assembly
Place 2 Tbsp. cold water in a small heatproof glass or metal bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over; let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes.
Pour water to a depth of 1/2-inch into a small skillet set over medium heat. Transfer bowl with gelatin to skillet; stir until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove bowl from skillet. Set aside.
Place cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Using an electric mixer, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add gelatin; beat filling until firm peaks form.
Spoon filling over chilled ganache on cake layer in pan; smooth top. Gently place second cake layer on top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill until cream layer is set, at least 6 hours or overnight.
Remove sides from springform pan. Using a knife or offset spatula, scrape off any filling that may have leaked out from between cakes to form smooth sides. Transfer cake to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
Rewarm remaining ganache until just pourable. (Microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, or set a metal bowl over a large saucepan of simmering water until just warm, not hot.) Pour ganache over cake, tilting cake as needed to allow ganache to drip down sides and using an offset spatula to help spread ganache, if needed, to cover sides of cake. Chill until ganache is set, about 1 hour.
DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with a cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
Sprinkle cake with flaky sea salt.


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As the More is More Mom®, I'm all about……..savoring more moments! Not to beat a dead horse, but, we're down to the last few weeks of hockey being the center of our family's universe. It was a particularly poignant weekend. Saturday night the Be All and End All Academy celebrated Senior Night.
Hands down, I think that hockey has to be one of the coolest sports EVER. Hockey players are modern day Gladiators (Gerard Butler and Russell Crowe watch out!). From where I sit, to be a great hockey player requires the hand-eye coordination of a baseball player, the endurance of an Iron Man, the speed of a sprinter, the tenacity of a middle linebacker, and the finesse of a Michael Jordan, all while balancing on a ¼" thick blade. Why do you think they call Gretzky 'The Great One"?
I think our family totally could have been Canadian! Our neighbors to the North eat, sleep, and breathe hockey. In fact, they have television stations devoted to showcasing local Mite teams, which is awesome. They even have ice rinks in their shopping malls. Here in the Sates (eh) however, hockey remains somewhat of a cult like phenomenon (though, thanks to the Blackhawks, Sid "The Kid" Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, it's rapidly gaining in popularity).
Mainstream high school sports, like football and basketball, draw huge crowds, while our hockey program is lucky to draw our parents. Maybe it's the late nights and the distances less near, more far. Perhaps it's because most casual onlookers don't understand the traditions and rules of the game. Senior night, however, was a completely different animal. There were posters lining the school hallways and announcements shouted over the loud speaker; balloons, buzz and fanfare.
The senior moms were asked to make a poster, highlighting the boys (or girl…..as our goalie, while utterly fierce, is the prettiest little thing and the only girl in the Catholic League) careers in hockey. You know I am a total sucker for nostalgia, so I loved sorting through our family photos, pictures of Nick rollerblading in the cul-de-sac, kissing the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame and action shot after action shot.
The seniors got together for dinner before the game, dressed in suits (and a very fashionable cocktail dress). They had their pictures taken and greeted their parents out on the ice before the ceremonial puck drop. The best part, though, was the fans. The house was packed as they cheered their team on to victory. Nick had a goal, an assist and his best hit on defense of the season (the opposing player was airborne!).
While I'm no where near ready to let my Nick move on, it was quite a night!
More hockey, more fanfare, more memories, more special moments…….


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Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy for Detection of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in the Gut of Mice[5]
As the name of the journal entails, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) is used and compared to other imaging techniques. The aim is to detect Schistosoma mansoni eggs in the gut of mice and conclude whether CLSM is a viable and more effective and efficient method than other imagine techniques.
Schistosoma mansion eggs are direct indicators of schistosomiasis. schistosomiasis infects the urinary tract or intestines. Symptoms may include: abdominal pains, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. For long term sufferers and late diagnosis the effects can be liver damage, kidney failure, infertility, or bladder cancer.
The current and best way to detect schistosomiasis is detecting eggs which possess a characteristic spine from urine, stool, or rectal and bladder biopsy specimens. As sound as the current methods are, urine and stool samples do not always test positively to indicate schistosomiasis due to the viability of eggs. The dissected specimen undergoes various staining methods which can reveal different levels of egg maturity.
The results showed CLSM had a much better detection rate of all different egg maturities and thus, can be used as a more effective method of detecting schistosomiasis.
Lab 3 Individual Assessment
Mechanism of axonal transport: a proposed role for calcium ions[8]
A good article as to the introduction of the mechanisms for axonal transport. Macromolecules and organelles are transported in a systems known as axonal or dendritic transport. This study looked at transport of protein in a calcium free medium to conclude that calcium plays a role in the initiation of axonal transport.
Relation of somal lipid synthesis to the fast axonal transport of protein and lipid[9]
This study inhibited phospholipid synthesis in dorsal root ganglia to show a decreased proportional effect on amount of protein undergoing fast axonal transport. Exposing an unmyelinated nerve trunk to a certain cation had no effect on protein translocation. This helps conclude that phospholipid synthesis is not required to maintain ongoing transport in the axon. Inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the ganglia also resulted in depression of protein transport. So both phospholipid and cholesterol are required at the level of the ganglion. Drawing from these results they suggested that the initiation of fast axonal transport of protein is dependent on the assembly of lipoprotein structures in the soma.
Axonal transport of microtubules: the long and short of it[10]
Specific to the transport of microtubules. The study proposes a model as to how microtubules are transported within the axon, which they term 'cut and run'. Longer microtubules are mobilized by enzymes that sever them into shorter mobile polymers. Previous studies have already shown that microtubules are transported down the axon in the form of these short polymers. The shorter microtubules are transported via cytoplasmic dynein by generating forces against the actin cytoskeleton. This was one mechanism thought to be transporting shorter microtubules after they were 'cut'. The study then talks about what mechanisms organise the longer microtubules to be then cut and transported.
Molecular motors and mechanisms of directional transport in neurons[12]
This article studies the role of motor proteins in directional axonal and dendritic transport and the mechanisms associated with them. As a basis, motors proteins seem to recognise cargoes of mRNAs and large protein–RNA complexes through adaptor complexes or scaffolding proteins. Motors can intrinsically distinguish between axons and dendrites, perhaps as a result of cues from microtubules.
Lab 4 Individual Assessment
1. Identify an antibody against an adhesion junction protein that is commercially available.
2. Add a link to the original data sheet page and identify the type of adhesion junction.
3. Include the following information: type of antibody (polyclonal, monoclonal), species raised in, species reacts against, types of application uses, and if available any reference using that antibody.
Lab 4 Assessment
Identify an antibody that can been used in your group's transport project.
Identify the species deriving the antibody.
Identify the working concentration for the antibody.
Identify a secondary antibody that could be used with this antibody.
Identify a paper that has used this antibody.
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Sport Utility Vehicles
Editor: Mitch McCullough
$37,090 Base Price MSRP
$53,545 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: "Mercedes-Benz GLK350, GLK350 4MATIC; GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC"
Standard Engine: 3.5-liter dohc 24v V6
Engine Options: 3.5-liter V6; 2.2-liter inline-4 turbodiesel
Standard Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 7-speed automatic with Direct Select
Basic Warranty: "4 years/50,000 miles"
Assembled In: "Bremen, Germany"
Model Tested MSRP: "Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC ($39,090)"
Standard Equipment: "dual-zone automatic climate control with dust filter, MB-Tex upholstery, eight-way power adjustable front seats, Burl Walnut Wood Trim, central controller with 5.8-inch color display, 4.5-inch color instrument cluster display, trip computer, three-spoke multifunction premium leather steering wheel with shift paddles, tilt and telescoping steering column, cruise control, automatic headlamps with twilight sensor and locator lighting, intermittent wipers, rear-window intermittent wiper and washer, 6-speaker sound system with auxiliary input, single CD player with MP3 capability, AM/FM radio with weather band, Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling, folding second row seat, rear cargo cover, roof rails, exterior chrome accents and chrome load sill plate, power windows with express up and down, privacy glass, front and rear cupholders"
Options As Tested: "Premium 1 Package ($3,450) includes autodimming mirrors, driver memory, 4-way driver lumbar support, power tilt/telescoping steering column, power liftgate, iPod/MP3 Media Interface, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Panorama sunroof, 115V AC power outlet, integrated garage door opener, compass in rearview mirror; Leather Package ($2,100) includes full leather seating, front passenger seat memory, Comfort headrests, Interior Ambient Lighting; Multimedia Package ($2,790) includes rearview camera, enhanced voice control, COMAND system with hard-drive navigation; Sports Appearance Package ($990) includes 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, brushed aluminum roof rails; Driver Assistance Package ($2,950) includes DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake, Brake Assist Plus, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist; heated front seats ($750); trailer hitch ($550)"
Standard Safety Equipment: "dual-stage driver and front-passenger airbags, driver and passenger side-impact airbags, driver and passenger pelvic airbags, window curtain airbags for front and rear, driver kneebag, active front head restraints, rear-door child safety locks, LATCH system, top tether anchors for child seats, Attention Assist, mbrace2, adaptive brakes with Hold feature, brake drying, Hill Start Assist, precharging, ABS, Electronic Stability Program with Trailer Stability Assist, Brake Assist, tire pressure monitor"
Optional Safety Equipment: "rearview camera; Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist; Distronic Plus with Pre-Safe Brake and Brake Assist Plus; 4MATIC all-wheel drive"Destination Charge: $875
The 2013 GLK350 comes with a redesigned 3.5-liter V6 engine with the latest-generation direct fuel injection (which replaces the conventional port injection). Engine output increases by 34 horsepower and torque by 15 pound-feet. EPA fuel economy ratings have been improved with the addition of a start/stop function that shuts the engine off when the car is stopped.
The 3.5-liter V6 in the 2013 GLK350 is rated at 268 horsepower at 6000 rpm, 258 pound-feet of torque from 2000-5000 rpm. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rates the 2013 GLK350 at 16/22 miles per gallon City/Highway. Premium unleaded gasoline is required. Rear-wheel drive (2WD) is standard, 4MATIC all-wheel drive is optional.
We found the new GLK350 delightful to drive. It's quick, capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 6.4 seconds, which is impressive performance, and we found it stable at 95 miles per hour. Handling is crisp and responsive on winding roads, while on the highway it's quiet and comfortable. We felt no fatigue in five hours of driving.
The 2013 GLK250 BlueTEC is a new model that features a four-cylinder diesel engine designed to meet strict Bin 5 U.S. emissions regulations. The 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel is rated 190 hp at 4200 rpm, 369 lb-ft of torque from 1600-1800 rpm. The GLK250 comes standard with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The GLK250 BlueTEC is expected to go on sale in early 2013, and pricing and fuel economy ratings will be available then.
The 2013 GLK-Class are good-looking SUVs. The revised styling presents a more athletic appearance than before. Its lines are more angular, intended to share the design language of the new 2013 GL-Class full-size SUV. The new styling doesn't attract much attention and people don't seem to see it as a new design, but it's a handsome mid-cycle update and owners will likely not tire of looking at it.
Inside is a more attractive, more functional cabin than what's found in pre-2013 models. The new dash looks more elegant, more upscale than before. Big round air vents have been modernized and are easy to aim. New connectivity features have been designed with the goal of helping us simplify our lives. We found the standard vinyl upholstery nice, it was hard to tell it wasn't leather. The driver's seat was comfortable. The rear seats were comfortable for two adults, and a nicely trimmed cargo compartment opens up to a nearly flat space when the rear seatbacks are flipped down.
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class competes primarily with the BMW X3 and Acura RDX (all-new for 2013)."
"The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class comes in two versions: GLK350 with 3.5-liter V6 ($37,090) and GLK250 BlueTEC with 2.1-liter four-cylinder diesel (early 2013). GLK350 comes with a choice of rear-wheel drive (2WD) or 4MATIC all-wheel drive ($39,090). GLK250 BlueTEC comes standard with 4MATIC. All GLK-Class come with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
The 2013 GLK-Class comes with dual-zone automatic climate control with dust filter, MB-Tex upholstery, eight-way power adjustable front seats, Burl Walnut Wood Trim, central controller with 5.8-inch color display, 4.5-inch color instrument cluster display, trip computer, three-spoke multifunction premium leather steering wheel with shift paddles, tilt and telescoping steering column, cruise control, automatic headlamps with twilight sensor and locator lighting, intermittent wipers, rear-window intermittent wiper and washer, 6-speaker sound system with auxiliary input, single CD player with MP3 capability, AM/FM radio with weather band, Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling, folding second row seat, rear cargo cover, roof rails, exterior chrome accents and chrome load sill plate, power windows with express up and down, privacy glass, front and rear cupholders.
Options: Full Leather Seating Package ($2,100) upgrades to full leather seating, leather-trimmed door panels, front passenger-seat memory, comfort headrests, interior ambient lighting. Premium 1 Package ($3,450) includes Panorama sunroof, power liftgate, driver memory for power seat settings, four-way lumbar support for driver's seat, power tilt/telescope steering column, with four-way iPod/MP3 interface, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, 115-volt AC outlet in cargo area, integrated garage door opener, compass in rearview mirror. A Lighting Package ($1,290) includes a headlight cleaning system, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, bi-xenon headlights with active curve illumination. An Appearance Package ($990) substitutes 20-inch wheels and aluminum roof rails. The AMG Styling Package ($1,990) features AMG body styling, AMG LED daytime running lamps, aluminum roof rails, 20-inch AMG alloy wheels. We recommend getting the Driver Assistance Package ($2,950) with Distronic Plus and Pre-Safe Brake, Brake Assist Plus, Active Blind Spot Assist, and Active Lane Keeping Assist. Standalone options include heated front seats ($750); Keyless Go ($650); harman/kardon premium audio ($810); Parktronic with Active Park Assist ($970); trailer hitch ($550); brushed aluminum running boards with rubber studs ($670); special 19-inch wheels; pre-wiring for a rear-seat entertainment system; and some of the features included in the packages. (All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices, which do not include $875 destination charge and may change at any time without notice.)
Safety features include dual-stage driver and front-passenger airbags, driver and passenger side-impact airbags, driver and passenger pelvic airbags, window curtain airbags for front and rear, driver kneebag, active front head restraints, rear-door child safety locks, LATCH system, top tether anchors for child seats, Attention Assist, mbrace2, adaptive brakes with Hold feature, brake drying, Hill Start Assist, precharging, ABS, Electronic Stability Program with Trailer Stability Assist, Brake Assist, and the federally mandated tire pressure monitor.
The optional rearview camera can help a driver spot a small child behind the car when backing up, a feature we highly recommend getting. Optional Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist can help the driver avoid an accident. Optional Distronic Plus with Pre-Safe Brake and Brake Assist Plus can help the driver lessen the severity of a crash. Available 4MATIC all-wheel drive electronic traction system can improve handling stability in slippery conditions."
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"The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class was restyled for 2013. Key dimensions, including overall length, width, height, and wheelbase and track are unchanged from 2011, however.
Bolder bumpers, new headlights, and a new grille highlight the changes for 2013. The crisp lines of the 2013 GLK-Class parrot some of the design features of the all-new 2013 GL-Class full-size SUV, including the sharp crease along the sides of the hood. The new exterior design freshens the looks of the 2013 GLK-Class and it's quite handsome, though it may not attract as much attention as does the new M-Class (all-new for 2012) or the new GL-Class (all-new for 2013). Some observers have tried to link the GLK-Class to the boxy G-Class Gelandewagen off-road SUV, but we can't see it.
The GLK-Class looks like a Mercedes-Benz and there's no mistaking it for anything but a Mercedes-Benz, even if the big three-pointed star in the center of the grille was removed. The shape of the grille and headlights, the upright and angular lines all say Mercedes-Benz.
Measuring 178.3 inches in overall length (14.8 feet), the GLK-Class is four inches shorter than the BMW X3, five inches shorter than the all-new 2013 Acura RDX. The BMW X3 and Acura RDX are its primary competition. The Lexus RX is significantly larger, the Range Rover Evoque is significantly smaller, the Land Rover LR2 and Infiniti EX are dated designs, and the Audi Q3 is not available in the U.S. The GLK-Class is nearly 11 inches shorter than the M-Class sport-utility.
The GLK-Class rides on a 108.5-inch wheelbase, which is three inches longer than that of the Acura RDX, two inches shorter than that of the BMW X3. Wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels, and a longer wheelbase tends to allow a smoother ride and greater high-speed stability than a shorter wheelbase. In terms of width and height, the GLK-Class is comparable to the X3 and RDX.
The GLK350 4MATIC weighs 4,079 pounds, which is significantly lighter than the 4,222-pound BMW X3 Xdrive35i. The 2013 RDX AWD is the lightest of the three at 3,852 pounds. GLK350 weighs 4,012 pounds with rear-wheel drive, so 4MATIC is not costly in terms of weight.
Sharing its unit-body chassis with the C-Class compact sedan, the GLK-Class is a crossover SUV. Its four-wheel independent suspension with McPherson struts in front and a multi-link arrangement in the rear is the stuff of cars, and it's perfectly suited to the GLK-Class.
An AMG appearance package is available featuring special exterior trim. We're not sure the AMG trim improves the appearance, however. Also, the sporty-looking mini running boards with rubber nubs serve to dirty pants legs more than aid stepping in and out; we recommend them only for drivers of the smallest stature."
"The interior of the GLK-Class is dramatically improved for the 2013 model year. The dash looks more elegant than that of the pre-2013 GLK-Class, handsome burl walnut wood trim sweeping across its width in place of the previous modular appearance. Big round vents replace the previous square vents, and the new ones are easy to aim and control.
The standard MB-Tex upholstery looks more like leather than vinyl and we were perfectly happy with it. The MB-Tex comes in black, almond/beige, or gray. The optional leather is very nice and comes in black, mocha, and almond.
The front seats are comfortable and supportive. We spent five hours in them in one day, and 90 minutes or so the day before and the day after, and we never tired of them.
The back seats are comfortable for two adults but not three. The GLK-Class seats up to five but it's better with four.
The interior materials are attractive, with double-stitching on some of the trim and flashes of aluminum that give it an upscale feel. The steering wheel feels and looks great. Burl walnut wood trim comes standard and it looks good, though there's a bit too much of it front of the passenger for our taste. From a more practical standpoint, we wonder whether the rolltop lid that covers the center console compartment will become a gathering place for crumbs and dust, though the seams on this one are impressively tight. The HVAC controls are at the bottom of the center stack and they seem way down there visually while driving.
The GLK-Class is loaded with technology, including mbrace2 connectivity, which is intended to simplify our lives. One of many features it offers is notification to your smartphone while you're dining should a shady valet take your car for a joy ride.
The navigation system worked well, once we became familiar with it. Its mapping fell short in rural and remote areas, however, telling us we were in uncharted territory.
The cargo compartment is trimmed nicely and the rear seats fold down almost perfectly flat. The rear seats are split 60/40 for flexibility with cargo and passengers.
The power liftgate (optional) can be opened by waving your foot under the rear bumper, a nice feature when carrying an armload of groceries. A 115-volt AC outlet delivers house current to the cargo area, a useful feature for charging laptops, powering hand tools or running accessories when camping or tailgating."
Driving Impressions
"We've driven GLK350 and GLK350 4MATIC versions and found them to be delightful whether on winding roads and on open highways. These cars are easy to drive, smooth but well-controlled, not floaty like a Lexus RX. They are very stable at high speeds. Our co-driver felt sufficiently comfortable to cruise at 95 mph on a winding Interstate through West Virginia while carrying on a conversation.
Handling is very responsive: It feels like driving a sedan with a slightly higher seating position. We had no issues with the feel or responsiveness of the electromechanical steering, an emerging technology intended to improve fuel economy, among other things. We found the brakes easy to modulate for smooth, precise stops. Wind and road noise are well muted.
The GLK350 delivers plenty of power, and arguably leads the class in terms of acceleration performance. The GLK350 4MATIC can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds, according to Mercedes-Benz North America, which is quite quick. The GLK350 comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 302 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 3500-5250 rpm. By comparison, the 2013 Acura RDX with its 3.5-liter V6 makes just 273 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 251 pound-feet of torque at a 5000 rpm. The comparably priced BMW X3 xDrive28i with its inline-6 rates 240 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, while the significantly more expensive, turbocharged X3 xDrive35i delivers 300 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 300 pound-feet of torque at 1300-5000 rpm.
Fuel economy for the GLK350 2WD is an EPA-estimated 16/23 mpg City/Highway (or 18 miles per gallon for the EPA Combined rating). GLK350 4MATIC is rated 16/21 mpg (or 18 mpg in the EPA Combined rating). Those numbers are poor by the standards of the class. By comparison, the 2013 Acura RDX AWD gets an EPA-estimated 19/27 mpg, while the BMW X3 is EPA-rated at 19/26 mpg. Premium gasoline is recommended for the GLK350. Also, a Start/Stop feature is included that shuts off the engine when stopped (e.g., at intersections), then quickly restarts the engine when the accelerator is depressed.
The 7-speed automatic transmission is smooth and responsive. We felt no need to use the semi-manual shifting features. We put it in Drive and it shifted up and down smoothly and correctly on winding roads peppered with elevation changes.
The GLK250 4MATIC can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds, which is average performance, neither particularly quick nor particularly slow. Fuel economy estimates were not available when we went to press. The GLK250 BlueTEC is rated at 190 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 1600-1800 rpm. That torque figure is very impressive, suggesting the GLK250 will feel very responsive around town. The GLK250 uses the same 7-speed automatic with the same gear ratios as the GLK350.
4MATIC all-wheel drive improves traction and stability in slippery conditions. We recommend getting 4MATIC, particularly for drivers who face snow and ice but it's beneficial on wet pavement or on unpaved roads. The all-wheel drive could pay off in just one critical moment for folks in the sunshine states and it will likely make the car more attractive when trading in or selling. The driver need do nothing to invoke 4MATIC; it's on all the time, ready to step in and send power to the front tires whenever the rear tires lose traction. While driving on dry roads, we could not discern an appreciable difference between a GLK350 with rear-wheel drive and one with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is about the same around town with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, but it does reduce mileage on the highway a bit.
Several tire and wheel sizes are available. We couldn't tell much difference on the road in ride quality, feel or handling between the 19-inch and 20-inch sizes. Clearly, the engineers did a great job with suspension tuning and tire choices.
A number of safety features come standard or optional on the GLK-Class. Attention Assist can alert a drowsy driver with an audible alert and a warning message on the dash and a coffee cup icon in the instrument cluster. It's a good feature, though the cars we drove always seemed to be displaying the coffee cup icon. Blind Spot Assist warns the driver another vehicle is alongside whenever the turn signals are used; Active Blind Spot Assist actually corrects the driver's input if he or she tries to steer a car in the adjoining lane. Lane Keeping Assist vibrates the steering wheel when the driver drifts out of his or her lane. Active Lane Keeping Assist adds an intervention feature, correcting the car's course if the driver doesn't heed the initial warning.
Parktronic is a useful option when parking, displaying the proximity of obstacles on the screen with a bar graph that shows the closeness of objects the way a weather map shows the intensity of storms; the system also delivers audible warnings when you get close to stuff. Active Parking Assist will steer the car for you as you parallel park; the driver just works the gas and brakes. The best parking aid is the rearview camera that comes with the navigation system in the MultiMedia Package because it can help the driver spot a small child behind the car when backing up."
"Restyled outside and inside, the 2013 GLK-Class is a refined vehicle that's practical and easy to use. It's comfortable for four and can haul a load of cargo. It's stable at high speeds, agile on winding roads, it rides smoothly. The GLK350 delivers strong power, though fuel economy is poor for the class. The GLK350 4MATIC retails for less than $40,000 but popular options push the price into the low 50 thousands.
NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough filed this report after his test drive of GLK350 and GLK350 4MATIC models around the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina."
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A.J. McCarron gets slapped with the pejorative "game manager" label, as if taking care of the football and involving the ground game are bad things. Johnny Manziel? Spectacular as always.
Despite an early 14-0 Aggie lead, Nick Saban and the top-ranked Crimson Tide executed their type of play flawlessly, pulling off 35 unanswered points, eventually winning 49-42 in College Station. The dazzling antics and extraordinary feats of athleticism performed by Johnny Manziel weren't enough to cancel out the sturdy, clock-killing, yard-eating drives by the Crimson Tide.
The dissimilarity between Alabama and Texas A&M is apparent in their quarterbacks. A.J. McCarron and Johnny Manziel could not have more conflicting styles of play. Manziel was the leading rusher of his team, running for 98 yards; McCarron didn't attempt a scramble. McCarron didn't throw an interception; Manziel threw two, one tipped and returned for a touchdown. Manziel was entertainment, throwing huge passes like a 95-yard touchdown to Mike "He Played Basketball In High School" Evans; McCarron was error-free, but not nearly as enthralling.
Alabama's running game made sure McCarron wasn't compelled to match Johnny Football's feats. T.J Yeldon and Kenyan Drake combined for 199 rushing yards and two touchdowns, methodically gaining huge chunks of ground against Texas A&M's powerless defense. But in the crunchest of crunch times, Bama's 6.3 yards per carry proved to be an effective feint.
After the Manziel-to-Evans touchdown that made the score 42-35 with 8:05 left in the game, the Crimson Tide needed a drive to eat up as much time as possible, optimally scoring at least a field goal. McCarron did even better. The senior has a reputation for staying out of the way of Saban's master plan, but in this game, a flash of creativity worked to perfection. The Aggies bit hard on this play-action call on third and goal, and that touchdown all but wrapped up the game.
Perhaps putting away one of the nation's top offenses in a shootout will be enough to retire the "boring" criticism of McCarron. Is it his fault his roster is gifted with weapons unavailable to other quarterbacks, and he's learned how to best make use of them? So he's no Johnny Manziel. Who is?
Manziel's most remarkable play, the one that no one would shut up about—for good reason—happened on a third and long. The pocket collapsed, and Manziel, whipping and twirling, avoided what would have been a drive-crushing sack by Jeoffrey Pagan and found a way to toss a pass that Edward Pope miraculously caught. The play started on Alabama's 33; Manziel ended up at Texas A&M's own 40 before throwing on the run. Manziel also made a throw that would be awful in any other situation, but hey, his receiver bailed him out and it was cool as hell, right?
To give complete context, Manziel threw his first of two picks four plays later, after putting too much on a fade pass that defensive back Cyrus Jones easily reeled in. But the Aggies will take the bad with the good when it comes to Manziel, because he's really all they've got. McCarron's bad days tend to be salvaged by his defense. Manziel is working without a safety net.
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