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TUESDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- For acute myeloid leukemia
patients, overactive genes in their leukemic stem cells (LSC) can
translate into a more difficult struggle to overcome their disease
and achieve prolonged remission, new research reveals.
"In many cancers, specific subpopulations of cells appear to be uniquely capable of initiating and maintaining tumors," the study authors explained in their report. The researchers identified 52 LSC genes that, when highly active, appear to prompt worse outcomes among acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients.
The finding is reported in the Dec. 22/29 issue of the
Journal of the American Medical Association.
Between 2005 and 2007, study author Andrew J. Gentles, of
Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and colleagues examined
gene activity in a group of AML patients as well as healthy
individuals. Separate data concerning AML tumors in four groups of
patients (totaling more than 1,000) was also analyzed.
In one of the patient groups, the investigators found that
higher activity levels among 52 LSC genes meant a 78 percent risk
of death within a three-year period. This compared with a 57
percent risk of death in the same time frame for AML patients with
lower gene activity among these specific "signature" genes.
In another AML patient group, the research team observed that
higher gene activity prompted an 81 percent risk for experiencing a
disease set-back over three years, compared with just a 48 percent
risk among patients with low gene activity.
What's more, Gentles and his colleagues found that higher
activity among these 52 LSC genes generally meant a poorer response
to chemotherapy treatment and lower remission rates.
The authors suggested that by "scoring" the activity levels of
these 52 genes from low to high, clinicians might be able to better
predict how well AML patients will respond to therapy. The finding
could also help advance the design of future studies that aim to
improve treatment strategies overall.
"Ultimately, this model has major implications for cancer therapy, most notably that in order to achieve cure, the cancer stem cells must be eliminated," the study authors said in a journal news release.
In the opinion of Dr. Nelson Chao, a professor of medicine and
immunology, as well as chief of the division of cellular therapy at
Duke University in Durham, N.C., the current work represents an
effort to craft a highly personalized approach to disease
"This is the holy grail of personalized medicine, which is to find an individual signature with a disease so that each patient is handled as an individual. Because not everyone who has AML has the same tumor," Chao explained.
"And there are two implications with this," Chao added. "One is the prediction part. If we can predict how a particular patient may fare with treatment we can, for example, decide that someone at very high risk may need more aggressive or more investigational type of approaches."
And, he noted, "The flip side of that is that if we can learn
what specific pathways are activated in a patient's leukemic stem
cells, then we could end up turning to drugs that might be quite
different from what we normally think of using today for AML. It
may mean we end up using different drugs that we aren't even
thinking of at this point. But of course, we have to look at this
as a long-term goal."
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PAX Prime 2012: Photos of the Quad-core Razer Blade Refresh
By Kevin Davies - Source: Tom's Hardware US | 16 comments
The next Blade sharpens up.
"The beauty is now the beast," pitched Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan at a conference unveiling the new Razer Blade gaming laptop refresh. The slogan is to represent the performance increase the Blade will receive in its coming upgrade. The processor cores are doubled, from a dual core to a quad core Intel i7. The graphics are upgraded to an Nvidia GTX 660M in order to power modern games at 1920x1080. 8GB of 1600MHz memory caters to gamers and performance enthusiasts alike. In addition the USB ports (all three) have been upgraded to USB 3.0 and the WiFi card has been upgraded to dual-band 2.4/5GHz capability. Read more about the new Razer Blade here.
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-1jblack , September 3, 2012 7:50 PMI bet they upgraded the price too.
1Pennanen , September 3, 2012 7:52 PMOverpriced ricer, just like 99% of razer products.
4scorch0062 , September 3, 2012 8:05 PM@jblack they actually lowered the price for the new one. Still overpriced though lol.
7Anonymous , September 3, 2012 8:45 PMIf it has an Ethernet port, its already more capable then a Mac Book Pro.
7amk09 , September 3, 2012 9:14 PMDo you guys go on Mercedes website every time they release a new vehicle and just bitch about how it's overpriced and how they could have put more power in it and higher gas mileage if they weren't money hungry idiots?
Jesus, there is no satisfying some of you...if you don't like a product just keep your damn mouth shut and don't buy it. It's pretty simple!
5amk09 , September 3, 2012 9:19 PMVent aside, this a very sexy notebook that I would love to have accompanying my desktop. The deathadder 3500 has lasted me a couple years and still going strong.
-1alidan , September 3, 2012 9:39 PMtill the logitech g600, razor had 1 mouse type that was one only they offered, the naga...
now that there is a competitor, i doubt my next mouse will be a naga, especially if this one breaks in a stupid way like my last one did.
0shin0bi272 , September 3, 2012 10:17 PMI do like how the mouse is on the side though... more room for a bigger screen and more internal stuff (video card, dvd, hard drive etc) while still remaining thin... just wider.
0shawn808 , September 3, 2012 10:24 PMJust give me a keyboard I can slide my iphone into and interface with the touchscreen.
1Evan20x , September 3, 2012 11:21 PMLeft handed version plz?
0southernshark , September 4, 2012 12:09 AMshin0bi272I do like how the mouse is on the side though... more room for a bigger screen and more internal stuff (video card, dvd, hard drive etc) while still remaining thin... just wider.
Naga broke quickly for me too. Just went dead and died.
Now I use a 30 dollar MS "gaming" mouse. I see nothing gaming about it, but it does work and hasn't broke.
0southernshark , September 4, 2012 12:10 AMBut yeah anyway despite owning a cheap butt mouse, that is a sexy laptop and if I win the lotto then I'll buy it.
01depp1 , September 4, 2012 11:55 AMsadly, any ASUS gtx670m laptops can outperform this overpriced Blade, with CHEAPER PRICE!
0SneakySnake , September 4, 2012 3:58 PMNoNamesLeftIf it has an Ethernet port, its already more capable then a Mac Book Pro.
The Retina MacBook Pro is thinner then an Ethernet port. All the other MacBook Pro's have Ethernet ports
0GreaseMonkey_62 , September 5, 2012 4:06 PMI love the concept and the device, but it's still overpriced. Especially when compared to other better spec'ed gaming laptops.
0GreaseMonkey_62 , September 5, 2012 4:18 PMWish it had a hex-core and 16gigs of RAM for that price.
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The HSE approved REC is a hands-on first aid course that uses scenarios to encourage learning through practical application. The course is offered at various levels, from a basic 1-day course to Advanced first aid to meet all first aid training needs.
The Training Scheme Progressive range of first aid training courses.
Courses Courses are appropriate for:
BAC are currently running courses for groups with a minimum size of 10. Individual bookings can only be taken if the course can be filled through other expressions of interest.
Costs Belfast Activity Centre is a Registered Charity XN 82053. Any proceeds from training courses are used to support the ongoing charitable work of the Centre.
Full range of REC courses available through BAC include:
Level 1 Basic First Aid 1 Day (Lifesaver) or HSE Appointed Person
A one day practical course including First Responder skills; injury, systems approach; CPR. Skills to deal with a life threatening incident when an experienced First Aider is not available. Lots of hands-on practical with scenarios; innovative training; how to use a basic first aid kit. The Appointed Person course is recognised by the HSE.
Level 2 Emergency First Aid 2 Days
A two day course for outdoor activities; Field Sport; Public First Aid (MLTB/BCU/RYA). Introduces environmental injury and rescue modules as well as dealing with emergencies.
Level 3 Standard First Aid Days (3 day HSE) (4 day standard)
First Aid at Work or Standard Course. A three or four day course for people requiring full Health & Safety First Aid training for the workplace; common work place hazards. Introduces Health & Safety, illness, escort and assessment modules.
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A two day course in advanced specialist skills especially for isolated locations.
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A three hour course to refresh your memory and skills aquired from the level 3 course. This is a new addition to the REC list and will benefit the first aider in keeping all the important skills fresh in your mind without having to wait 1 or 2 years until the next Level 3 refresher.
Child and Baby Course 2 Days This is a course suitable for those with young children or who are working with young children on a regular basis.
REC Trainers Course This course is for those who would like to become a REC Trainer. Participants should have relevant REC experience and have completed a recent 3 day HSE REC course.
Ask about courses leading to REC Trainer or about designing or adapting a course to suit your needs.
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people saying negative things about a character you love that aren't even constructive criticisms of their character or valid points and are just pointlessly and immaturely rude
people saying negative things about a character you love that aren't even constructive criticisms of their character or valid points and are just pointlessly and immaturely rude
You always have that urge to smile and to be happy, no matter what happens and no matter who you're around. If something sad or scary happens, you'll cry, but you just need someone else to be there for a little while, and you'll be smiling again in no time. But, when you're alone, that's the time when you can let your guard down and let your smile disappear. Because, even though you hate to admit it, it's a mask, more than some of the time.
Emotions are difficult to express in just the right way. If you want to express yourself or say how you feel, it's incredibly hard to do so. However, that doesn't mean the feelings don't exist. They're there; they just need a lot of coaxing to come out. And usually, that coaxing comes from your closest friends and most trusted people.
If you've spent so much time alone and isolated, it's hard to get back together and associated with society. People can come off as being intimidating or overly-affectionate or whatever, but in the end, they all mean well - it just takes time for you to realize this. But maybe, just maybe, it's crossed your mind that they might be the normal ones, and you might be the different one.
Despite the fact that pasts are almost never pretty, especially yours, and also despite the fact that you've lost so much, and hurt so much back then, you still know that, since you're still here, and since you're constantly surrounded by those you care most about, you should keep a positive attitude and a smile on your face. Because, even though you didn't believe it at first, it really does help. But smiles also can't solve everything, because sometimes all they seem to lead to are misty-eyes and aching hearts.
Just because you're excited and full of energy doesn't make you immature or stupid. Just because you smile and laugh too much or too loudly doesn't mean you always feel that way. Just because you don't portray negative emotions very often doesn't mean they don't exist. And just because you love to have fun and act childish doesn't mean you are a kid - it just means you wish you could be one again.
Having and keeping friends close is difficult, but it's something we all strive for, deep down. Even if you seem cold and uncaring sometimes, other times, it's a cry for attention that we're too self-conscious to ask for. It's alright to feel that way, whether we like to think that or not. "I've lost so many people already, it's not likely you'll keep any now" is your mindset sometimes, which can lead to even more sadness and desire for attention.
Knowledge doesn't always lead to happiness or glory. It leads to further knowledge, which can help support you and build you up, but it can't actually give you the same happiness that other things would, such as other people, other things, or other sensations that cannot be reached or accomplished or acquired by simply being wise and knowing. And just because you're wise doesn't mean you can't find joy in the simpler things life has to offer.
Outer appearances say a lot about us as first impressions. However, once the initial impressions are gone, sometimes the outer appearance can reveal more than was first expected. Someone intimidating can be soft, someone soft can be intimidating, etc. First impressions should never be the ones you form your opinions on.
Even the quiet ones can have something to say. And it's usually those who have the very best and very most life-changing ideas. They cause revolutions, they cause changes for the better, they can improve the earth around them, but they're also stuck inside their little heads, waiting patiently for a chance to slip out. But they don't deserve to be ignored. The quietest ones have the loudest thoughts.
Jealousy is an everyday thing, it's normal. However, in excess and over time, it starts to eat away at your skills and your motivation and your spirit and your happiness. Everybody seems better than you, more talented than you, more important and more needed than you, and you feel like nothing but a third wheel, tucked away in a corner. But in all reality, there are those people who see past your flaws (which aren't really that bad, once you think about it) and who can see straight through your eyes and into your soul. And in there resides something pure. Someone that just wants to be appreciated and who wants to excel and who wants to never, ever be compared to anyone else. Failure is more than just a fear.
Happiness is something that's important to you, but not because you want to be happy yourself. If you're happy, and you show someone that you're happy, then hopefully it can spread, and create more happiness around you. Other people's happiness gives you strength, makes you tick, helps you thrive. And as long as you can start that cycle, you're satisfied. However, there are those days where happiness simply won't come, but all those people you've helped to smile? They always come back and help you to smile again. Happiness is a circle; a circle that can spread around the whole world and back. You've just gotta start to draw that circle. The world will finish it.
Your life is dependent on other people, as much as you hate to admit it. Being alone is out of the question. Other people need to be there, for you to annoy and for you to laugh with and for you to sulk with, etc. Even if you're not fond of that person, or those people, it's better to be around people you hate than nobody at all. And you know, because you've been all alone before, and it hurts. It hurts more than anything. So, though they may not realize it (or may ignore it altogether), your friends, as well as your enemies, mean the world to you, and you'd never, ever give them up.
"Taga Tame no Sekai" means "A World For Someone"
Lyrics (translation)
Drifting about the sea in the forest
Is a trembling little boat full of sadness
Wandering with the spirits
In a serene, momentary silence
Drops of time trickle along the leaves and branches
They shiver and fall with the innocent prayers
Even if what's reflected in the mirror of water
Is the indestructable wheel of sadness
Everyone gets hurt, and burdened with the pain
They hurt someone else and immediately retreat
But even if the violent, cruel wind sweeps over you more
The feelings you won't surrender are hidden in your heart
When the amber butterfly tinged with lapis
Drifts to the sand dune of darkness
The kotodama of past days
Will be carried on its wings as it flutters away
Although your keys are rusty and rotten
As long as you hold on to a single ray of hope
You must protect your treasures
Before your affection turns into a crime
Break open the door of grief and advance
If this is a world made for someone
The mighty, transient, and gentle truth and lies
And betrayals and sins, accept them all
O those who live a sorrowful fate
And those who fight against the pendulum of ruin
Someday, one day when you look up at the sky
May the sound of peace resound…
Contradictory tears are like the silver spray of waves
If this is a world made for someone
Because the outlines of the dreams of far, distant days
Are clear even now, and simply exist here
Everyone gets hurt, and burdened with the pain
They hurt someone else and immediately retreat
But even if the violent, cruel wind sweeps over you more
The feelings you won't surrender are hidden in your heart


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A fugitive on the run for 18 months is back in custody after being arrested by the United States Marshals Service in Dothan Friday.
Bobby Duane Bates, 61, was sentenced on Nov. 4, 2010 to serve a 30-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Bates reported to his probation officer on Aug. 24, 2012 in Cocoa, FL and fled immediately afterwards.
Information led U.S. Marshals in Alabama to an address on McAlister Road in Dothan where Bates was located and taken into custody.
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Artist: Wale
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Producer: Mark Henry
Album: The Gifted
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I must have the opposite of a dirty mind, because my first thought upon reading the title of Wale's latest feature was of The Clapper, the infomercial-shilled gadget that allows you to turn your light fixtures on with well-timed applause. If you do happen to have one installed in your home (What are you, a time traveler from the '80s?), you'll be able to enjoy a light show along with new single Clappers—which, if it even needs to be said, is all about the rhythmic movement of female buttocks. Mark Henry's bombastic beat, seasoned with the obligatory manual percussion, backs the D.C. native as he encourages females to shake what the Lord gave them. Juicy Jcontributes a high-energy, if anatomically dubious (It's been a minute since high school health class, but I don't think it's possible get a woman, "pregnant in her throat.") middle verse, and Nicki Minaj shows a little appreciation for cellulite on the back. For this eminently twerkable cut, the recently-featured Rotation and much more, cop The Gifted when it drops next Tuesday via MMG. Also keep an eye out for this joint's official visuals, debuting in the near future.
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Six Online Degrees That Fit Your Schedule
Is life keeping you from fulfilling your educational goals? Check out these six online degree programs where the bell rings according to your schedule.
Between your job, kids, even pets and hobbies, you've got a lot going on. But having a full plate shouldn't be the reason you can't achieve your education and career goals - whatever they may be. What's the solution, you wonder? Enter the online degree program, where you can log onto the Web and complete coursework at your leisure.
"The big benefit of studying online is the flexibility and convenience," says Lori McClaren, director of online programs for William Peace University's School of Professional Studies. "You can study at your own pace and tailor classes to your own schedule - even nights if you work full-time or have family obligations."
But keep in mind that while earning your degree online can be flexible and convenient, it's not necessarily easier. Going to school online takes good time management skills and dedication to complete all of the coursework - especially if you're already dealing with a full plate.
If you're up for the challenge, read on to discover the built-in benefits of tackling these degree programs on the Web.
Online Degree #1: Business Administration
Maybe you've been in the business world for a while and are gunning for a promotion, but just can't leave your 9 to 5 to get the extra schooling you need on your resume. 'Well, what if you could go to school at the coffee shop on your lunch break as an online business administration student?
While earning a degree in business administration and management, you might take courses like financial management, economics, and human resources management, says the College Board, a nonprofit organization that advocates for higher education. You'll also discuss case studies and talk about challenges that real companies are facing.
Why Go Online? "A lot of students can maintain their jobs while studying business administration online," says McClaren. "That's a big advantage because then they can apply what they're learning online to their professional career in real-time scenarios at work."
Also, McClaren says professors can hold online office hours and help students walk through tough problems in accounting or finance classes - just as if they were using a blackboard in the classroom.
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Potential Career: You might consider a career as a financial analyst once you earn this degree. The U.S. Department of Labor says that most financial analyst positions require a bachelor's degree in a related field like business administration, accounting, or finance, to name a few. Financial analysts are sometimes responsible for making portfolio recommendations or developing strategies for companies making investments, among other duties, says the Department of Labor.
Online Degree #2: Psychology
The mind is a fascinating thing, no? Ever given any thought to learning about its complexities, and how to make a career out of talking people through their problems? It might sound like it takes a lot of work and time - and it does. But what if you had the convenience of studying psychology from your own home when you have time?
As a psychology major, you'll study the way humans and animals act, feel, and think, says the College Board. You might take classes like personality, developmental psychology, and statistical methods in psychology, it says.
Why Go Online? Turns out earning a bachelor's degree in psychology online isn't all that different from coursework at a traditional brick-and-mortar school. "Studying psychology online provides students with a lot of opportunities to interact and engage with case studies and resources just like in the classroom," says McClaren.
In fact, McClaren has found that online coursework can actually augment the study and practice of psychology. How? Well, online students are often spread wide geographically, says McClaren, which creates a wealth of experiences with issues from diverse populations that can be explored and shared between students.
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Potential Career: Get a bachelor's degree in psychology, and you could prepare to pursue a career as a direct-service social worker. Although the U.S. Department of Labor says a bachelor's in social work is the most common requirement for entry-level positions, employers may hire candidates with related degrees like psychology or sociology. As a direct-service social worker, you might identify people who need help, assist them in adjusting to life changes, and respond to crisis situations, the Department of Labor says.
Online Degree #3: Computer Science
Are you a master techie that loves tinkering with code, computer hardware, and different apps? Studying computer science online to earn a bachelor's degree might be right up your alley - especially if you are already plugged into technology during your free time anyway.
While earning this degree, you could learn about how humans and computer systems interact from a scientific perspective, says the College Board. Some courses you might expect to take include artificial intelligence, software engineering, and data structures and algorithms.
Why Go Online? "The beauty of studying computer science online is a lot of computer science classes really become a model of best practices," says McClaren. In other words, says McClaren, the computer languages and coding you'll learn to use for your assignments, and the collaborating you'll do with classmates on optimizing software and applications via the Web, could be part of your 9-to-5 someday.
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Potential Career: A bachelor's degree in computer science could prepare you to pursue a career as a software developer. According to the U.S. Department of Labor,' software developers typically hold a bachelor's in computer science, or a related field. Good programming skills are also important.
Developers create and test computer programs, says the Department of Labor, in order to make sure the user end experience is both friendly and goes off without any bugs or glitches.
Online Degree #4: Paralegal Studies
Are you a pro at finding obscure facts and researching subjects in detail? Interested in law but don't have time to commute to class on campus? Now could be a good time to look into earning an associate's degree in paralegal studies online.
While earning this degree, you'll likely learn how to work under the supervision of a lawyer or court, and complete research, conduct investigations, and keep records, according to the College Board. Some courses you could take include criminal law and procedure, litigation, and legal research and writing.
Why Go Online? According to McClaren, because a lot of the work you could end up doing as a paralegal takes place on the Web, an online program in paralegal studies could increase your familiarity with search engines and database research. "I'd imagine a lot of the research that paralegals do would be online anyway," says McClaren. "So honing the skills needed to identify and look for information and assess its credibility is built into the coursework."
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Potential Career: With an associate's degree in paralegal studies, you could prepare to pursue a career as a paralegal, as the U.S. Department of Labor says this is one path paralegals take. If you already have a bachelor's degree, you could earn a certificate instead. While you won't actually argue cases before a judge, the Department of Labor notes that your daily tasks will be an integral part of preparing lawyers for the courtroom, which includes drafting legal documents, organizing files, and researching facts for cases.
Online Degree #5: Graphic Design
You love to doodle aimlessly and sketch out your ideas everywhere. So why not channel those creative juices into pursuing a fun, lucrative career as a graphic designer? A good place to start mastering the basics might be in an online bachelor's degree program for graphic design, where doodling could be part of your coursework.
While you're earning your degree in graphic design, you might learn the skills necessary for creating looks for books, magazines, websites, and more. Courses you could take include production design, typography, and graphic design techniques, according to the College Board.
Why Go Online? According to McClaren, not only does an online graphic design program hold up to a more traditional program, it also has a few other key benefits."Studying graphic design online still incorporates that whole social aspect of sharing, critique, and discussing art work," says McClaren. "You can get your work out there and put your portfolio online, and it's accessible to everyone instantly for critique."
Moreover, as McClaren explains, "A lot of job descriptions and skill requirements are ever shifting to being technology-based. So online classes serve as a platform for learning and a model of how to gain skills and apply them to real life." Graphic design is one such example, as a lot of artwork today is digital, she says. For instance, graphic designer coursework will involve a lot of projects in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop - the same tools professionals use for clients' websites and promotional materials.
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Recipe: Couscous with Sour Cherries and Pine Nuts
Here's a quick and easy side dish that goes with many things. Sour cherries are found at Middle Eastern groceries and have a wonderfully tart and sweet flavor to them, and the pine nuts add texture along with an interesting flavor.
This recipe is so ridiculously easy. Just take your basic couscous recipe, add dried sour cherries and pine nuts, and there you have it.
Couscous with Sour Cherries and Pine Nuts
1 cup couscous
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
a pinch of salt
1/2 to 3/4 cup dried sour cherries - buy them here
1/4 to 1/2 cup pine nuts
Combine the water, oil, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in couscous, sour cherries, and pine nuts. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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I make something similar with dried cranberries and almonds or walnuts. I think any dried fruit and nut combo would work really well, and then there's no reason to order online or trek to a middle eastern store. Just buy some Craisins.
Couscous is a very friendly grain (or is it a small pasta???-whatever) in that it adapts itself well to almost any type of addition. I've done the dried fruit/nut combo in addition to fresh herbs, feta, tomatoes, etc. Go crazy!
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The thing I like most about the idea of DNA encoding is the idea that using this method, all human knowledge could survive catastrophic world events. Inject a few million roaches or termites and even if we all perish and the human race is wiped from the face of the planet, our progress will have been recorded and live on.
The thing I like most about the idea of DNA encoding is the idea that using this method, all human knowledge could survive catastrophic world events. Inject a few million roaches or termites and even if we all perish and the human race is wiped from the face of the planetThe scale is way off here. First of all "all human knowledge" is way more than 700 petabytes at this point. Secondly, Animal cells do not have a gram of DNA in them. At most, you could store a few gigabytes of stuff on the amount of DNA in a typical eukaryotic (animal/plant/fungi) cell. Of course, you'd need to pack that DNA alongside a cell that already exists.
Synthesize bases with various combinations of stable nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen isotopes. There are two stable isotopes of nitrogen, two of carbon, and three of oxygen. I'm too lazy to do the math, but that gives you a huge number of subtypes for each base—different masses, but more or less identical chemical behavior.That's interesting. Probably the best molecule for this would be a carbon nanotube using different isotopes of carbon. A carbon nano-tube is actually about ½ as think as a DNA double helix, and has about 10 atoms per loop, so you could get 10 bits per loop, and about 100 bits per nano meter.
You'll need a Mass Spec for data retrieval, and writing will be a nightmare, but the potential information density would exceed that of natural DNA by many orders of magnitude.
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You're talking angstrom level differences while the wavelength of visible light is on the order of hundreds of nanometers, you'd need to be making gamma rays before you got precise enough, which would have their own issues.Hmm, good point. There is probably some other way to do it, though. Magnetic resonance, maybe? Could it be done by electron interaction? Hmm...
Eric Kool, a chemist now at Stanford University in California, wondered whether his team could develop unnatural bases with fixed hydrogen-bonding arrangements. He and his colleagues made a base similar to the natural base T, but with fluorine in place of the oxygen atoms (see'Designer DNA'), among other differences5. The structure of the new base, called difluorotoluene (designated F), mimicked T's shape almost exactly but discouraged hydrogen from jumping.posted by infinite intimation at 7:12 PM on November 27, 2012 [2 favorites]
The team soon discovered that F was actually terrible at hydrogen bonding5, but polymerases still treated it like a T: during DNA copying, they faithfully inserted A opposite F (ref. 6) and vice versa7. The work suggested that as long as the base had the right shape, a polymerase could slot it in correctly. "If the key fits, it works," says Kool.
Floyd Romesberg, a chemical biologist at the Scripps Research Institute, has expanded the repertoire of hydrophobic bases. Starting with molecules such as benzene and naphthalene, his team built "every imaginable derivative", he says. "It drove us very much away from anything that looked like a natural base pair at all." But while testing steps in the replication process, the researchers found two contradictory requirements. A crucial position in the base had to be hydrophobic for enzymes to insert the base into DNA, yet it also had to accept hydrogen bonds if enzymes were to continue with copying the strand.
Romesberg's team screened 3,600 combinations of 60 bases for the pair that was copied the most efficiently and accurately8. The two that won, MMO2 and SICS, "walk a thin line" between being hydrophobic and hydrophilic at the key position, Romesberg says.
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Yes, the global mean temperature is on the rise. The National Climatic Data Center estimates an increase of 0.74 degrees Celsius (1.3 degrees Fahrenheit) in the global mean temperature since the 1800s. The question, of course, is what has caused the warming? There remains a debate between scientists over whether humans contribute to global warming and climate change in a significant way. Some scientists say that mankind has made an impact on global warming by increasing, via industrial and automotive emissions the concentration of greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere. (Cars release carbon into the atmosphere, creating smog. The smog blankets the area, traps heat and raises the temperature. Industrial output has a similar result.) Others feel the jury is still out and that the science is far from settled. In fact, according to a peer-reviewed study released in the summer of 2011, recent NASA satellite data from 2000 to 2011 shows the Earth is releasing far more heat into space than some scientists have contended, and it predicts far less global warming in the future [source: Forbes].
Regardless of who is right on that score, one thing's for sure: we're lucky we're not stuck in an ice age. "Warming" hasn't always been the watchword. If you widen the time-dilation lens a bit, Earth and its rabble of creatures have experienced in the last 1 million years periods of glaciation that caused enormous change (not to mention ice and cold) to the planet. Just 650,000 years ago ("just" because it's such a speck of geologic time!) the ice buildup was so great that ice pushed deep into the U.S. midwest from Canada and modern-day Germany was hit with ice from Scandinavian climes. Sea levels dropped by about 400 feet (122 meters) and the worldwide temperature overall dropped by 9 degrees F (5 degrees C). Imagine that kind of temperature swing today, with sheets of ice covering vast swaths of the planet. And it wasn't as though that glaciation period hung around for a few decades: It stayed that way for some 50,000 years [source: University of California San Diego]. At least, for all of it's trouble and suffering, the Earth got some gorgeous valleys, enormous lakes and fjords.
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The Niners now are worth close to $1 billion, according to a recent Forbes' list of the 50 most valuable professional sports franchises in the world.
Forbes has the team valued at $990 million, a significant jump from its $925 million valuation of the team on last year's list.
But that figure still places the 49ers only at No. 17 among the 32 NFL franchises, which all made the top 50 list. The Niners rank No. 26 among all sports franchises.
With their state-of-the-art new stadium looming – and the team now back among the ranks of NFL powers – the 49ers could be moving up the list significantly in the near future.
The NFL's most valuable teams all have premier stadiums, several of them built in the past decade, and the Niners already have secured $138 million in luxury suite sales for their new $1.2 billion stadium project, which could soon vault them up the list.
The average value of NFL teams is now more than $1 billion, headed by the Dallas Cowboys, who were valued at $1.85 billion – well more than twice the value of the team at the bottom of the list, the No. 32 Jacksonville Jaguars ($725 million). Fifteen NFL teams have a valuation of $1 billion or more.
The most valuable sports franchise in the world remains English soccer team Manchester United, which has a valuation of a whopping $2.23 billion. Another soccer franchise, Real Madrid, is next at $1.88 billion. Then comes the Cowboys and baseball's New York Yankees, who are tied for third at $1.85 billion. Three other NFL teams – the Redskins (fifth), Patriots (sixth) and Giants (ninth) – made the top 10.
Here's the full list of NFL teams, which shows the disparity between the haves and have-nots among the league's teams, which is based largely on stadiums and stadium revenue streams:
1. Dallas Cowboys, $1.85 billion
2. Washington Redskins, $1.56 billion
3. New England Patriots, $1.4 billion
4. New York Giants, $1.3 billion
5. New York Jets, $1.23 billion
6. Houston Texans, $1.2 billion
7. Philadelphia Eagles, $1.16 billion
8. Chicago Bears, $1.09 billion
9. Green Bay Packers, $1.09 billion
10. Baltimore Ravens, $1.09 billion
11. Indianapolis Colts, $1.06 billion
12. Denver Broncos, $1.05 billion
13. Pittsburgh Steelers, $1.02 billion
14. Miami Dolphins, $1.01 billion
15. Carolina Panthers, $1 billion
16. Seattle Seahawks, $997 million
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26. Detroit Lions, $844 million
27. Atlanta Falcons, $814 million
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29. Buffalo Bills, $792 million
30. St. Louis Rams, $775 million
31. Oakland Raiders, $761 million
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Texas' own T.J. Waldburger is ready to put on a show at UFC 166 in Houston.
The Grappler's Lair fighter told MMAWeeky.com that he's back from a layoff that not only included the numerous injuries that fighters regularly experience, but also the loss of his biggest supporter.
Waldburger's grandfather passed away before he was supposed to compete on last June's UFC 161 card. That combined with several nagging injuries wouldn't let him put on his best show in the Octagon.
"I had a lot of things going on at the time, (like) the recent loss of my grandfather," Waldburger admitted. "I can handle one or two injuries at a time, that's part of the sport. But just one thing adding to another, it just wasn't smart to fight at all in front of a full house, so I had to pull out."
Waldburger said his grandfather was his biggest fan and losing him made it difficult to focus on things. Training and sparring didn't hurt nearly as much as losing his emotional backbone.
As time went by and the grieving process played itself out, Waldburger explained that his focus returned and his drive to compete is back to the way it's supposed to be.
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"He was my heart. He was my biggest fan and I loved him to death," he said. "I had a hard time dealing with it, but now I'm good and I'm motivated more than ever. I have a drive I haven't had in so long, and I know he's looking down and proud of who I am and where I've been."
At UFC 166, Waldburger will look to prove his fire is lit against Adlan Amagov on the preliminary portion of the fight card. In breaking down his Russian opponent, Waldburger said being the smarter fighter is what will win the fight. Grabbing a win over someone with the experience that Amagov has will mean big things, Waldburger explained.
"I expect a fast-pace fight," he said. "This guy is on his toes, he likes to move, likes to scrap. So I have to be the smart fighter and slow him down a little bit, pick my shots, and try to wear him down. I expect a great fight. He's got a huge Combat Sambo background and won a lot of grappling tournaments with some good camps. He's got experience, so I think it's going to be a good win for me."
With fight only hours away, Waldburger is getting ready to walk to the Octagon with the passion he lost when his grandfather died. But he knows he's being watched by his departed grandparent, and Waldburger is still listening to the words his biggest fan used to tell him.
"I know exactly what he'd say. He'd say, 'Go in there and do your best – that's all you can do.'"
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really enjoy watching this kid fight. I definitely feel for him, considering how close I am to my Pap. War Buddy!
Get over it, you`re a fighter AKA a MAN.
Why the hell do we have to hear every losers story? We get it, everyone has a story, but like dreams and kids – no one wants to hear about them.
Whatever happened to being a success or star before starting to shove your boohoos down peoples throats?
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Kanhaiyalal Sethia Biography and Poems. This is biographical information on Kanhaiyalal Sethia, one of the best poets of all time. This biography page also provides a link to poems written by Sethia, as well as, a video biography...if available.
Kanhaiyalal Sethia (Hindi) ((1919-09-11 ) September 11, 1919 – November 11, 2008 (2008-11-11 ) ) was a well known Rajasthani and Hindi poet. He was born in Sujangarh, Churu District in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He was a passionate supporter of making Rajasthani, the mother tongue of the people of Rajasthan at the union level. He was a government-recognized freedom fighter, social worker, reformer, philanthropist and environmentalist.
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May 17 - 18 2014 - Yak Attack 5v5
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WSYSA - District 6 offers a competitive youth soccer league affiliated with Washington Youth Soccer supporting the ten Associations in eastern Washington along with teams from clubs affiliated with Idaho Youth Soccer, Montana Youth Soccer and Oregon Youth Soccer. Washington Youth Soccer is our state's affilaite for US Youth Soccer, which is the largest sports organization in the United State with the most populous member of the United State Soccer Federation, the governing body for soccer in the United States.
Our District 6 League provides competitive league play for 224 teams from four states for boys and girls aged U11 through U19. Our organization represents over 13,000 players and their families. WSYSA - District 6's mission is to promote and further develop the game of soccer. This shall include encouraging and assisting the education and training of players, coaches and referees, as well as promoting, encouraging and when necessary, directing exchanges, tournaments and District 6 League competition.


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When it comes to the Houston Texans, many of us are asking Santa Claus for a Super Bowl season but one Pearland resident expressed his wishes in lights.
Clint Richardson transformed his front lawn into a gridiron, complete with goalposts at either end. Using holiday lights, Richardson outlined the whole thing, adding plenty of Texans logos all around.
"For the last several years, I've won Most Patriotic in this neighborhood with the red, white and blue lights," says Richardson. "And I've been a season ticket holder with the Texans for the last eight years. So I decided I wanted to do a football field."
Richardson says he was delighted to see a photograph of his Texans-themed holiday lights – snapped by his brother Lance – garner more than 34,000 "likes" on Facebook within 24 hours.
"It's absolutely wonderful with the support and the positive comments that they've posted," says Richardson. "It's been great."
He vows his lights will continue to burn through the night – in red, white and blue – as long as the Texans continue their march toward the Super Bowl.


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Daybreak: The Last 30 Days of the Campaign
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A Round Up of Libya Commentary
Matt Welch leads off with an important piece
New Iran Chatter Points to End of Diplomacy
Breakdown of talks, continued focus on immunity suggests military action
Daybreak: Syrian Regime Truly Beyond Hope
Plus the Etan Patz confession, and more in the news
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On Iran, Deal or No Deal? Israel May Prefer No
Fear: agreement could cause military nuclear program to go overlooked
Daybreak: Evidence of Military Program Emerges
Plus where talks could go and oil can't, and more in the news
Nuclear Diplomacy, Crazy Enough to Work?
How dry words like 'reciprocity' could produce a deal with Iran
Daybreak: Preparing for the Maybe-Talks
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These two were commissioned for a pair of friends both born in the year of the dragon. Fire and water represent their personalities. They are made to be together but are also displayable on their own when they are separated.
These were a commissioned pair of gryphons. I love the glittery frost effect on the blue one, but the fire gryphon is definitely my favorite of the two.
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A cute little luck dragon commission. apparently his necklace says "ohm" but I didn't know until I posted him. So he's a peaceful, possibly Buddhist, little luck dragon!
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My name is Becca and I love dragons! I have been making and selling my polymer clay creations for over 2 years now. You can find my work on Etsy, DeviantArt, Facebook, and Twitter. I love sculpting dragons, unicorns, rats, and just about anything cute enough to intrigue me. I am a sucker for cute! I've always done some form of art throughout my life until I discovered that sculpting was my true passion. I love sculpting, and I love that I get to do it everyday as my job!
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If I really want PvP I usually play some type of FPS, currently TF2 as I haven't picked up Battlefield 3 yet. Even TF2 seems to be the old Team Fortress mixed with WoW. The invisible spies that one-shot backstab and the healer pally-bubbles are just ridiculous. So when I choose to play MMO style PvP it's to slow down, as the pace isn't as fast in MMO combat. BUT, the constant stuns, fears, and interrupts turns it all into a waiting game of "when do I actually get to use an ability" or just sitting here watching someone kill my character without being able to respond. Trinkets have a cooldown you know. In a FPS, if a rocket blows me up or someone gets a clean shot out of a window that I didn't notice, then at least I was mobile and active. GC wrote some time back that being stunlocked was not fun. Seems the higher ups disagreed with him. HOPEFULLY one of the things that WoW "borrows" from a certain other game, in addition to AoE looting, is the resolve bar where all CCs share a common diminishing return. As it is now, it's the one doing the stunlocking that's having fun.
In addition, there's the graveyard waits. It seems that devs say something like, "hey lets put the respawn right on top of the cap point so they can rush right back in". Then they say, "oh the offense has a really hard time with so many people popping up on top of them to defend, so we'll put in a delay for respawning to balance that". The result is, you get to sit there for up to half a minute either doing nothing, eating a sandwich, or thinking about all the important or at least more interesting things you could be doing besides sitting in a graveyard waiting for a respawn timer. Again I reference the golden age of gaming, where back in Team Fortress we had these long hallways and such to run down, or big courtyards to cross, that made up for the instant respawns and let us remain active. Actively playing the game, instead of hiding or running away, should not be punished by getting a long visit to the graveyard, while the guy hiding in the back talking trash continues to brag about his deaths to killing blows ratio.
There were references to the old Assault model for Unreal Tournament, which are basically the capture point maps like Strand of the Ancients but without the vehicles. Those map designs didn't have people sitting around playing defense. Sitting waiting for a random size group, or some invisible backstabber, to show up is boring. Trying to push back and forth at a given chokepoint while moving towards or away from the capture points is a much more active game design. Think of that damn bridge in AV for an example of a choke point. And please, for heavens sake, everyone stop making carry-the-flag maps so some attention seeking infant will stop holding the flag and running around like an idiot.


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Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Health Center
Glossary of High Blood Pressure Terms
Ischemic Heart Disease: a condition caused by a decrease in blood flow to the heart. This decrease is usually the result of narrowed coronary arteries, which impede the blood flow.
Kidney Failure (end-stage renal disease): a condition in which the kidney cannot filter and excrete waste products.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): a medical test that uses magnetic energy to create images of the body. This test is particularly useful to study soft tissues (such as organs in the body).
Magnetic Resonance Arteriography (MRA): one type of MRI test that provides detailed pictures of blood vessels and can reveal where arteries may be narrowed or where blood flow is blocked.
Potassium: an electrolyte that is vital in ensuring that cells can function properly. It is used to make energy for all muscles, including heart muscles.
Proteinuria: the presence of protein in the urine. This may indicate kidney disease or damage.
Secondary Hypertension: high blood pressure that is secondary to problems in another part of the body, such as the adrenals, kidneys, or aorta.
Sphygmomanometer: a device that is used to measure blood pressure. The sphygmomanometer consists of an arm cuff, dial, pump, and valve.
Stent: a metal mesh tube that can open blocked blood vessels during a heart catheterization.
Stroke: an interruption of the blood supply to the brain, resulting in damaged brain tissue. An interruption can be caused by clots that block blood flow, or by bleeding in the brain from a ruptured blood vessel or a significant injury.
Systolic Blood Pressure: the highest force of blood against the walls of the artery when the heart contracts or squeezes blood into the blood vessels. It is the "top" number when referring to a specific blood pressure. For example, if your blood pressure is 120 over 80 or 120/80, the systolic measurement is 120.
TIA (transient ischemic attack): a "mini-stroke," or a warning of an impending stroke. A TIA takes place when blood flow to part of the brain is briefly interrupted.
tPa: a thrombolytic agent, or "clot buster" medication. tPa may be used as treatment for acute ischemic stroke (stroke of sudden onset, caused by a clot blocking blood flow to part of the brain).
Ultrasound: a test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of body organs and systems.
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Lord Verisopht:
If you had only told him who you were as he asked... I was wrong too, not to interfere. I did not sleep the night for thinking about it.
Ralph Nickleby:
Any mistakes that were made were made by the boy. I am his uncle and even I can see that he is no good.
Lord Verisopht:
He was defending the honor of his sister. That is the very definition of goodness. How can you not be proud of what he has done in defense of your own niece?
Ralph Nickleby:
You will be glad, my lord, that I possess such an unsentimental view when I am managing your investments.
Lord Verisopht:
Mr. Nickleby, I am no longer sure I can make an investment with you.
Ralph Nickleby:
Because of my nephew?
Lord Verisopht:
Because of your treatment of him. And his sister. When I think of her leaving the theatre that night, I feel sick to recall it. Surely there is another way for me to expand my fortune than to enrich the tormentor of these children.
Does your friend think I'm in love with her?
Does she think so? Of course.
But I have made no such declaration.
Your eyes said what your mouth could not.
Perhaps my mouth should say what my eyes have not. I have scarcely seen the lady three times but should I have seen her 30 or 30,000, it would be the same. I have not one thought, hope or wish connected with her unless it is part of the picture I keep in my mind of one day being able to turn my back upon this accursed place and never to think of it again with any feeling but loathing and disgust.
John Browdie:
Wait. I say Wait. I've come from the schoolhouse. Mr Squeers says he was attacked. Beaten, and nearly sensless. When he said it was thee who did it, I knew thee must nor be allowed to leave...
We will not be stopped.
John Browdie:
...without my shaking your hand and saying to thee, "Job well done". Give us thee hand, will you?
Madeline Bray:
Nicholas, I feel you know what it's like to be without happiness... but do you know what it's like to be afraid of it? To see the world as so conniving, you cannot take pleasure in the appareance of something good... because you suspect... it is only a painted drop behind which other troubles lie. That has been my life. Every good thing has been a trick. Until you.
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Aldwyn, an alley cat, is running away from a stray hunter, then finds himself in a magic pet shop. A shopper, Jack, comes in and he's picked as a magic pet! He meets two other familiars - Skylar the blue jay and Gibert the frog. He thinks his adventure is done, but it has only just started.
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Candle Ingredients
The primary candle ingredients for most any candle making endeavors you choose to pursue will consist of wax, wicks, dyes, fragrance oils, and possibly a few other additives. The 2 required candle ingredients of these are the wax and the wick. The additional ingredients are added for decorative purposes and to simply make the candle's smell and appearance more appealing.
Candle Making Wax
The first and most obvious on the list of candle ingredients is wax. Historically, back when candles were made out of necessity, candle wax was made up of anything from ground up insects & seeds, to whale blubber, beeswax, and even berries.
Today, there are many choices of candle making wax on the market. Some of the most popular choices include paraffin candle wax, beeswax, soy wax, and gel wax. Each type of candle wax has its advantages and disadvantages. Paraffin has traditionally been the most common candle wax used in the past, but soy wax has become increasingly popular as of recent due to its reputation for being more environmentally friendly.
With so many different types of candle making wax available it would be wise to do a little reading on the subject to better understand all of the nuances of each type. The most thorough and up-to-date information on candle making waxes can be found here.
Candle Making Wicks
Of all the candle ingredients, the wick is the most commonly under appreciated. Other than the wax, candle making wicks are the single most critical component of a candle and its burning performance. True, there are other leading factors that can compromise how well your candle burns, such as wax quality, density and excessive additive dilution, but without the proper type & size of wick in your candle, nothing else matters. Candle making wicks are that important.
Candle making wicks come in various types. These include cotton core wicks, flat braid wicks, and wire core wicks. Each of these types has their pros and cons and come in a multitude of various sizes. As one of the most important candle ingredients it is strongly recommend that some time be spent reading-up on how to choose the proper wick for your specific candle making project. A good source that will provide all the information you need to become an absolute pro at choosing the perfect candle making wicks for each of your products can be found here.
Additives Candle Ingredients
The other important candle ingredients include the various candle making additives that can be used for various reasons. The most commonly used additives are candle making fragrance and candle making dyes.
Candle making fragrance
Candle making fragrance is most often referred to as fragrance oil, or FO for short. When choosing a FO for candle making you need to ensure that you get an oil based fragrance and not water based or alcohol based. Oil based candle making fragrance oil works best with candles because candle wax is made up of oils.
Candle Making Dyes, Optional Candle Ingredients
Candle making dyes are optional candle ingredients, but most people choose to use them to add a little (or a lot) of color to their candles. Candle wax is typically white or cream-colored initially (with the exception of gel candles). They can be found in an array of various forms that include chips, flakes, liquids, and powders.
An important point to note when dealing with dyes is that, a little bit goes a long way. Start small and test, test, test. Once you have the exact proportions you're looking for, write it down so you can refer back to it the next time
Not all types of candle making dyes work well with all types of wax. You will want to read-up on which dyes work best with which types of candle wax. The best source of information for this can be found here.
Molds – Most Critical External Candle Ingredients
Unless you are making container candles or dipping candles, you are probably going to need some candle making molds. Candle making molds are one of the most important external candle ingredients.
A candle making mold is simply a container that the melted wax is poured into while it cools. As the wax cools it will hold the shape of the mold. They are made out of a variety of different materials, aluminum being the most common, and are available in a staggering array of shapes, sizes, and styles.