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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Major Pseudopilin XcpT is Incorporated into The Type IV Pilus Under Native Conditions
Date of Award
Fall 2011
Degree Type
Degree Name
Master of Science (MSc)
Lori Burrows
Murray Junop
Committee Member
Eric Brown
Retractable surface appendages Type IV pili (T4P) are one of the major virulence determinants in the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa), that is the leading cause of mortality in CF patients. T4P are heteropolymers composed of the major-pilin subunit PilA and the less-abundant minor pilins (MPs), FimU/PilV/W/X/E. Pilins share high sequence and structural similarity with pseudopilins (XcpT/U/V/W/X), that are proposed to form a periplasmic-structure in the evolutionarily related Type II secretion system (T2SS). Similar to T4P system, the T2SS is a multi-subunit complex that spans the inner (IM) and the outer (OM) membranes. It involves a two-step process facilitating the secretion of toxins into the extracellular milieu from the periplasm.
Using immunogold TEM analysis and Western blot we identified, under native conditions, the major pseudopilin of T2SS XcpT, is incorporated into the T4P appendage, thus appearing on the surface. This is in contrast to previous studies reporting, the otherwise periplasmic structure, the pseudopilus appears on the surface only upon over-expression of XcpT. Further, we identified this incorporation is strictly dependent on PilA expression, such that levels of surface-XcpT co-varied with the levels of surface-PilA. However, XcpT incorporation into the T4P fiber did not affect T4P-mediated twitching motility or T2SS-mediated elastase secretion. Based on these observations we proposed two explanations. Firstly, given the similarity between XcpT and type IV pilins, it is possible the pseudopilin is recognized by the T4P machinery and therefore is incorporated into the pilus. Secondly, since XcpT incorporation does not affect T4P-mediated motility, it may affect other properties of T4P, such adherence during biofilm formation, previously associated with surface-exposed pseudopilus. In addition, we also identified enhanced expression of fimU and pilX MPs drastically increased elastase secretion, through a yet to be discovered mechanism. Regardless, our results present an alternative role of both minor pilins and XcpT in their non-native systems suggesting there is more overlap between the T4P and T2S systems than previously appreciated. Further exploration of this overlap will aid in the study of the two systems in Pa, as well as in other pathogens.
Recommended Citation
Rana, Navpreet K. Ms, "Pseudomonas aeruginosa Major Pseudopilin XcpT is Incorporated into The Type IV Pilus Under Native Conditions" (2011). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 6291.
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Eight Days to Live
An Eve Duncan Forensics Thriller
Eve Duncan
Iris Johansen
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Day One
SHE WAS LAUGHING, Jack Millet thought, enraged. Even as Jane MacGuire had left the sidewalk café, a lingering smile had remained on her lips.
He had to smother the anger, remind himself that she would not be laughing for very long.
Eight days, bitch. Just eight more days, and I'll send you to rot in hell.
He had watched her sitting there in the café, staring out at the Seine, and the seething anger had been building steadily within him. She had no right to look that serene and content.
He started after her, careful not to get close enough for her to know she was being followed. He knew where she was going. The Denarve Art Gallery was only two blocks away and tonight they were exhibiting Jane MacGuire's paintings and would probably be heaping praise on her.
Blind. They couldn't see the ugliness of the atrocity she had committed.
She moved lithely, gracefully, her red-brown hair shining as the sunlight burnished it. Everything about her shouted that she was young and vibrantly alive.
And that enraged him, too.
Dead. You should be dead. You should be burning in Hell.
Eight days. But he wanted it to happen now. It was a deep hunger that wouldn't go away.
But if he could hurt her, it would help him to wait for that final glory. If he could rip and tear at her and destroy everything she valued and loved, he might be able to keep himself under control.
Take her, torture her, and make her scream with agony.
But he had to do it himself. He could order help in the taking, perhaps Folard, but after that, he couldn't trust his brothers to be able to stop themselves from killing her before her time. Their souls weren't as strong as his had become through all the years of service to the Offering.
She was quickening her steps as she approached the gallery. The sun was going down, and the rays of the setting sun were causing her hair to blaze with fiery highlights.
Blaze. Scald. Burn. Suffer.
Yes, fire is an exquisite weapon. Knives. Scalpels. Whips. There are so many ways to hurt you, Jane MacGuire.
I know them all.
Overwhelming malice.
Jane stopped, stiffening, as her hand reached out to open the carved oak door of the Denarve Gallery.
For an instant she couldn't breathe, and she instinctively glanced back over her shoulder at the street behind her.
Nothing. A peaceful Parisian street on a beautiful spring day. No threat.
Imagination. A trick of the mind. Maybe a little nervous reaction because of the show tonight?
But she didn't usually have nerves.
She glanced over her shoulder again.
She pulled open the carved oak door and went into the gallery.
"There you are." Celine Denarve turned to Jane and frowned with mock indignation. "I thought I was going to have to send the bloodhounds after you. Marie and I have been slaving with the preparations to make this exhibit the finest I've ever given for any artist, and you go strolling o? as if it has no importance. It's an insult."
Jane grinned. "You know that you would have whisked me out of here if I'd offered to stay and help." Celine was reacting with her usual sense of Gallic drama, and it always amused Jane. High drama was so far removed from her own practical character. She had flashes of intensity and recklessness, and that might be why she and Celine had so quickly become friends, but it was Celine's basic shrewdness and kindness that had cemented that friendship. "How many times have you told me that an artist should paint and stay out of the business of selling her work?"
"Many times." Celine turned to her assistant, Marie Ressault, who had come out of the offce carrying an ice bucket. "Put it at the bar, Marie. If I give everyone enough champagne, they will forget that Jane's not really the Rembrandt I've been hyping for the past month."
"I believe those art critics may already be a little skeptical," Jane said dryly. "Though if anyone could convince them, you could."
"You're right. I'm splendid." She smiled brilliantly at Jane. In her late thirties, Celine was sleek and dark-haired and as attractive as she was shrewd. She might know every trick in the book about pushing a young-and-coming artist up the next rung of the ladder, but she did it with honesty and a bubbly exuberance. "That's what it takes to make a starving artist an icon."
"I hate to tell you, but I'm not a starving artist. I did have a few successful shows before you appeared in my life."
"Yes, but those other gallery owners didn't make you focus on the important things. They should have made you do publicity to make you a house hold name."
"Not my cup of tea."
Celine made a face. "That's why you make my life so diffcult. I have to work twice as hard just to make you show up for an interview. I've begun to tell everyone that they have to forgive you because, after all, you're just an artist with a shy and sensitive soul."
"It works," Celine said cheerfully. "They don't know you."
"That's obvious." Sensitive soul? she thought with amusement. She couldn't think of any term that would be less applicable. She hoped she was kind and caring and could see beneath the surface, but she was neither fragile nor temperamental. She was only a street kid who had been lucky enough to have been born with a certain talent and the drive to make that talent come alive.
She smiled as she thought about what Joe Quinn would have said about her sensitive soul. She had been a tough ten-year-old when she had come to live with Joe and Eve Duncan, and they had accepted her and made sure that she knew how to handle herself in any situation. He was a detective with the Atlanta Police Department, and his teaching had been both thorough and intense. Karate, Choi Kwang Do, and, when she grew older, training in weaponry. Those lessons had forged a bond that had helped draw them closer, and it was her very good fortune that she hadn't been a prissy kid who would have forced Joe to treat her delicately. No, he would have laughed himself silly at anyone thinking she was overly sensitive.
"You're smiling." Celine was studying her face. "What are you thinking?"
"That you must be very persuasive to make them believe that bullshit."
"Yes, I am extraordinary." She took a step back and tilted her head as she gazed at the paintings beyond the velvet ropes. "The lighting is perfect. That's essential, you know."
Jane's lips quirked. "Yes, it makes even my humble paintings look good."
"That's what I thought." She glanced away from the paintings to Jane. "But perhaps they're not completely humble. I didn't totally lie when I told those critics you were the next Rembrandt."
"No, you're exceptional. You're young, only a few years out of college. In another five years, you'll rock the art world. If you'll let me help you." She shrugged and changed the subject. "Lighting may help your paintings, but no amount of lighting is going to help you if you're dressed in those jeans and shirt. Not here in Paris. Hurry. Go upstairs and change. The first guests should be here in forty-five minutes."
"I'll be ready." Jane headed for the elevator. Celine maintained an apartment above her gallery, and she had insisted that Jane stay with her before the exhibit. "I promise."
"You cut it very close," Celine called after her. "Where did you go?"
"Just for a walk, then to the café to have a glass of wine. I thought I'd relax before the hullabaloo tonight."
"It will be a very elegant hullabaloo. Did it work? Did it relax you?"
"Yes." She had a sudden memory of that moment just before she had entered the gallery and that feeling of malevolence so intense that it had shaken her. Imagination. It had to be imagination. "For the most part." She got into the elevator and firmly dismissed that chilling moment from her mind. "Yes, I guess it worked."
"A WONDERFUL SHOW." Celine Denarve locked the door of the gallery after her assistant, Marie, had left. "A magnificent exhibit. We've sold everything but the three paintings you've put a hold on." She smiled over her shoulder at Jane. "How can I convince you to let me sell those, too? How am I to become a rich woman if you persist in being selfish with the best of the lot?"
"They're not the best of the lot. I just have a personal attachment to them," Jane said. "The technique is much cleaner in some of the others." Lord, she was tired. She hated these art shows. The critics who dissected her work, the reporters probing how she felt when she was painting a certain canvas, the people who bought art because it went with their furniture. But she supposed she should be grateful that she'd met with such success so early in her career.
She was grateful. And she couldn't have asked for a gallery owner more enthusiastic and devoted than Celine. This was her second show at Celine's gallery and their warm relationship made all the bullshit bearable.
"You look exhausted. You need a glass of champagne." Celine moved toward the small bar against the wall. "Though you shouldn't need any stimulation at all. You should be walking on air. Like I am."
"And so you should. To night is as much your triumph as it is mine."
"That is true. I did well." She turned and smiled at Jane. "And you did well, too. You did not look bored. You were actually charming to that art critic from the London Times. I think I'm getting through to you."
"Don't count on it. I'm glad it's over. You're right, I am tired." It's only that it has been a very exhausting month, Jane thought. She was ready to go home and close herself away and just paint.
"This will wake you up." Celine poured them both a glass of champagne, and her gaze went back to the three paintings about which she had been previously talking. "You may not see it, but those paintings are very special." Celine crossed the room and handed the glass to her. "Technique is important, but when there's so much passion, one can overlook a few mistakes."
She frowned. "What mistakes?"
Celine chuckled. "See, you may criticize yourself, but I may not. You have an ego like all artists."
"I never said I didn't." Jane grinned. "I'm no Rembrandt, but I'm pretty good. In spite of what your French critics say. They don't agree that passion is more important. But I do get better all the time."
"The proof is in the pocketbook," Celine said. "And name me a great artist who didn't suffer for their art." She strolled up to the two paintings at the end of the row. "Me, I prefer to sell your paintings and not suffer at all. My commission will buy me a fine house on the Riviera." She tapped the frame of the painting of the castle that towered on a steep cliff that overlooked the sea. "Not like this one. It's much too forbidding. I don't like Scotland. Not enough sun." She tilted her head. "But you must like it. That castle has substance and power. It's very … strong."
"I don't know much about Scotland. I've only visited MacDuff's Run a few times."
"But it had great impact on you."
"Yes." She took a sip of her champagne. "You could call it impact."
"I've met John MacDuff. He was here for a charity ball several years ago. I was dazzled. Earl of Cranought, Lord of MacDuff's Run … It's hard to ignore all that intensity and Rob Roy mystique."
"I assure you that he's no Rob Roy." Though the people on his property looked upon him as something of a folk hero and kowtowed to the Laird. MacDuff had won a gold medal for archery several years ago at the Olympics, then joined the 45th Commando Unit of the Royal Marines and earned a chestful of medals for bravery. "And he's arrogant as hell."
"But he's sexy enough to get away with it," Celine said. "I tried to throw myself into his bed, but he would have none of me."
"Then he was a fool."
Celine nodded. "I think so, too. He doesn't know what he missed." She glanced slyly at Jane. "Tell me, did you make it into his bed? I'll forgive you if you let me sell this painting."
Jane shook her head. "Our relationship was a little more complicated."
"Nothing is more complicated than sex," Celine said. "Nor anything so beautifully simple."
Jane chuckled. "You're just trying to live up to your image as a Parisienne."
"I don't need to live up to it. I live and breathe it." She added teasingly, "Come now, tell me the truth. If you visited that cold castle more than once, he must have offered you a warm bed to lure you. Why else would you go there?"
Celine clearly wasn't going to give up. Just give her the bare bones and make her happy. "Actually, it had to do with a chest of gold coins, a lost ancient family treasure belonging to one of MacDuff's ancestors. I'd become involved with tracing that chest from its origin in Herculaneum."
"Ah, a lost treasure." Celine's eyes were wide and shining. "Tell me more."
"There's not much more to tell. You wouldn't be interested."
"Which means you're closing up and don't want to share." She was obviously disappointed. "I would be interested, you know. I'm not just being inquisitive. I consider you my friend as well as my client. It's natural to want to know about people you care about." She shrugged, but her expression was wistful. "But I will try to under-stand."
Jane stared helplessly at her. Celine was an irresistible force who was all the more appealing because she was sincere. "It's no big deal." Though those weeks at MacDuff's Run had shaken her entire life at the time. "It was years ago, when I was a student in college. I was an art major with a minor in archaeology. I became interested in stories of a young actress, Cira, who was the toast of ancient Herculaneum. She fascinated me. It was rumored that she had escaped the eruption of Vesuvius and fled to Scotland, carrying with her a chest of gold coins that would be worth a fortune today."
"But you said it was a long-lost MacDuff treasure."
"Cira changed her name and identity and she and her husband, Anthony, founded the MacDuff family in the highlands."
"And you went to Scotland to find the chest and found MacDuff. Now that's a treasure I can appreciate. How romantic."
"Not at all romantic. I wasn't the only one trying to trace that chest. Thomas Reilly, a criminal who would take first place on any scumbag chart, was after it, too. He was interested in some specific coins that were supposed to be included with the others. Before it was over it got very ugly. Good people were hurt."
"But you and MacDuff found the chest and lived happily ever after … in bed?"
"No, in the end finding the treasure wasn't worth it to me."
Celine shook her head reprovingly. "Treasure of any kind is always worthwhile. This story is very disappointing to me."
Jane smiled. "Sorry, I'll try to concoct a more interesting tale for you next time."
"Please do that. I'm losing faith in you." She glanced at the portrait next to the one of MacDuff's Run. "You said this was one of the young men who grew up on MacDuff's estate? Jock … ?
"Jock Gavin. Yes, his mother was house keeper at the estate, and he grew up running in and out of the castle. He was like a younger brother to MacDuff."
"He's quite beautiful, almost an Adonis with that fair hair and those silver-gray eyes. But he's too young for you."
"There wasn't anything like that between us. I painted that portrait years ago. He was nineteen when I did that first sketch. I was only a couple years older and we … bonded. Jock was going through a rough time, and I was able to help him through it."
"Nineteen. He looks younger." She frowned. "And older. I can't quite put my finger on it. There's a kind of an explosive breakability. Intriguing. What kind of a rough time?"
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Georgia Tech guard Omoregie Uzzi was the Yellow Jackets' sole representative on the preseason All-ACC team, released Wednesday. Uzzi, a two-time All-ACC pick, was named on 57 of 68 ballots, second most of any offensive lineman, one fewer than Clemson center Dalton Freeman.
A-back Orwin Smith, safety Isaiah Johnson, outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu, kicker Justin Moore and center Jay Finch were also among the top four vote-getters at their respective positions.
Pos. Name (Votes) Ht Wt Class Hometown
WR Conner Vernon, Duke (41) 6-2 195 Senior Miami, Fla.
WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson (68) 6-1 200 Sophomore Fort Myers, Fla.
TE Matt Furstenburg, Maryland (35) 6-4 245 Senior Flemington, N.J.
T James Hurst, North Carolina (48) 6-7 300 Junior Plainfield, Ind.
T Oday Aboushi, Virginia (29) 6-6 310 Senior Brooklyn, N.Y.
G Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech (57) 6-3 300 Senior Lithonia, Ga.
G Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina (55) 6-3 295 Senior Wilmington, N.C.
C Dalton Freeman, Clemson (58) 6-3 285 Senior Pelion, S.C.
QB Tajh Boyd, Clemson (29) 6-1 225 Junior Hampton, Va.
RB Giovani Bernard, North Carolina (60) 5-10 205 Sophomore Davie, Fla.
RB Andre Ellington, Clemson (53) 5-10 190 Senior Moncks Corner, S.C.
Pos. Name (Votes) Ht Wt Class Hometown
DE Brandon Jenkins, Florida State (59) 6-3 265 Senior Tallahassee, Fla.
DE James Gayle, Virginia Tech (31) 6-4 250 Junior Hampton, Va.
DT Joe Vellano, Maryland (58) 6-1 285 Senior Rexford, N.Y.
DT Nikita Whitlock, Wake Forest (33) 5-11 260 Junior Wylie, Texas
LB Kevin Reddick, North Carolina (49) 6-3 240 Senior New Bern, N.C.
LB Bruce Taylor, Virginia Tech (42) 6-2 253 Senior Riceboro, Ga.
LB Steve Greer, Virginia (32) 6-2 225 Senior Solon, Ohio
CB David Amerson, NC State (63) 6-3 194 Junior Greensboro, N.C.
CB Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech (25) 6-0 181 Junior Baltimore, Md.
S Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State (45) 5-8 204 Junior Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
S Earl Wolff, NC State (30) 6-0 207 Senior Raeford, N.C.
Pos. Name (Votes) Ht Wt Class Hometown
PK Dustin Hopkins, Florida State (54) 6-2 190 Senior Houston, Texas
P Dalton Botts, Miami (65) 6-3 198 Senior Taft, Calif.
SP Greg Reid, Florida State (35) 5-8 186 Senior Valdosta, Ga.
The Voting By Position:
(Top Four in Voting Only)
Running Back (Top 2)
Wide Receiver (Top 2)
Tight End
Offensive Tackle (Top 2)
Offensive Guard (Top 2)
Defensive End (Top 2)
1. Brandon Jenkins, FSU…………… 59
2. James Gayle, VT…………………… 31
3. Malliciah Goodman, CL…………. 20
4. Bjoern Werner, FSU…………….. 12
Defensive Tackle (Top 2)
Linebacker (Top 3)
Cornerback (Top 2)
Safety (Top 2)
Justin Moore, GT…………………… 1
T.J. Thorpe, UNC…………………… 5
*Denotes unanimous selection
July 25th, 2012
2:51 pm
Wow. Not a lot of respect for the GT players…good motivation material.
July 25th, 2012
3:00 pm
Maryland had 2 Punters getting votes, odd.
July 25th, 2012
3:23 pm
UNC has four first team selections, It will be interesting to watch them shape that talent in to mediocrity once again.
July 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
More evidence of PJs recruiting prowess. The talent level drops another notch each year.
July 25th, 2012
3:28 pm
I guess Maryland we be doing a considerable amount of punting this year.
July 25th, 2012
3:37 pm
Good thing the Terps are loaded at punter.
July 25th, 2012
4:37 pm
…yet he is on the Rimington Award "watch list" – hope he proves the ACC guys wrong!
July 25th, 2012
5:06 pm
Finch, get in their face!
July 25th, 2012
6:23 pm
Didn't we spend a few hours waiting to play the game after GT broke the Maryland players leg?
That Under Armor needs to be Over Armor maybe.
Sorry I was just poking fun. I know that young man was hurt and we all were scared for his future.
July 25th, 2012
6:24 pm
Finch is IN YOUR FACE….
July 25th, 2012
6:26 pm
GT has the best B back and A Backs in the ACC,
July 25th, 2012
6:28 pm
UGa had preseason an All American Punter and Field Goal kicker how did that workout?
July 25th, 2012
6:39 pm
July 25th, 2012
3:27 pm
More evidence of PJs recruiting prowess. The talent level drops another notch each year.
GT – 1 first team – 5 in top 4 at their position (not including the kicker)
VT – 1 first team – 5 in top 4 at their position
Looks like PJ and FB are at similar levels.
July 25th, 2012
6:39 pm
Oops – VT had 2 first teamers
July 25th, 2012
6:47 pm
I guess i'm gonna be up all night tonight doing this sociology paper…
Damn working hard in School and on the field.
July 25th, 2012
7:40 pm
@ Paul, And whats PJ's record vs. VT? If you don't see the talent level at GT has declined under Pj you're not looking.PJ no where close to being on any level with FB. 2010 2011. VT 22-6 GT 14-12.
July 25th, 2012
7:47 pm
Paul , OOPs VT had 3 1st team players.
July 25th, 2012
8:34 pm
You are right – GT will be losing at home to FCS teams next.
July 25th, 2012
10:17 pm
How on Earth does Isaiah Johnson get more votes at Safety than either Rod Sweeting or Louis Young do at CB? Johnson may not even be the starter this year…
July 25th, 2012
10:45 pm
Lost to JMU but still beat GT. PJ has GT roster and staff that resembles the CAA more than ACC.
July 25th, 2012
11:40 pm
I guess you'll be a regular "Hokie" until after the game. Get them in now. We won't see you after that. Good luck. Selah
July 26th, 2012
2:26 am
Jay Finch gets one vote for All-ACC (pre-season picks)…
July 25th, 2012
4:37 pm
…yet he is on the Rimington Award "watch list" – hope he proves the ACC guys wrong!
Those watch lists don't mean very much, they start out with about 75 or so guys that are "returning starters" without much regard to are they really the best at their position.
In the case of pre-season all Conf. teams, the Media that is assigned to ACC FB follows the ACC close enough to know which guys are likely to be the best players in the conference at their position.
In summary, I'd put more credibility in the Media that actually follows ACC FB, than some "watch list" from who knows where.
July 26th, 2012
3:46 am
[...] Uzzi named preseason All-ACCAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson (68) 6-1 200 Sophomore Fort Myers, Fla. TE Matt Furstenburg, Maryland (35) 6-4 245 Senior Flemington, N.J.. T James Hurst, North Carolina (48) 6-7 300 Junior Plainfield, Ind. T Oday Aboushi, Virginia (29) 6-6 310 Senior …Tigers Get 4 On Preseason All-ACC TeamLive 5 Newsall 99 news articles [...]
July 26th, 2012
7:46 am
July 26th, 2012
2:26 am
Those watch lists don't mean very much, they start out with about 75 or so guys that are "returning starters" without much regard to are they really the best at their position.
In the case of pre-season all Conf. teams, the Media that is assigned to ACC FB follows the ACC close enough to know which guys are likely to be the best players in the conference at their position.
In summary, I'd put more credibility in the Media that actually follows ACC FB, than some "watch list" from who knows where.
Wouldn't a true fan realize that it is better to be on the watch list than to not be considered? Wouldn't a true fan say congratulations to a player on his team that is on a watch list for such an award?
From Wikipedia…
The Dave Rimington Trophy is awarded to the player considered to be the best center in college football. Dave Rimington was a center who played at the University of Nebraska from 1979 to -1982.
A member of the National College Football Awards Association, the Rimington Trophy serves as a fundraiser for the Boomer Esiason Foundation's fight against cystic fibrosis. In addition to recognizing the season's most outstanding center in college football, the Rimington Trophy also recognizes legendary centers from the past by presenting the President Gerald R. Ford Legendary Center Award. The award is presented annually to a former collegiate or professional center who was either a legend on the field or off the field by making extraordinary contributions through business, civic or philanthropic endeavors.
Selection Process The winner of the Rimington Trophy is selected by determining the consensus All-American center pick from four existing All-America Teams.
While more than a dozen All-America football teams are selected annually, the Rimington Trophy committee uses these four prestigious teams to determine a winner:
• American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
• Walter Camp Foundation (WCF)
• The Sporting News (SN)
• Football Writers Association of America (FWAA)
Because the selectors of these four All-America teams can place centers in a "mix" of offensive linemen that includes guards and tackles, their 11-man first teams can often have two centers. The Rimington Trophy committee's policy is to count all players that play primarily the center position for their respective teams as centers, even though they may be listed as guards or tackles on the four All-American teams.
The center with the most first-team votes will be determined the winner. If there is a tie with first-team votes, then the center with most second-team votes will win. If there is still a tie, the winner will be determined by a majority vote from the Rimington Trophy committee.
If a Tech player won the Heisman Trophy, you would say, "That doesn't mean very much. O.J. Simpson and Reggie Bush won that, too."
July 27th, 2012
8:59 am
anyone else thinking that unc could be just as good or better than vt this year?
the new coach worries me a little. if he can motivate the talent on campus, unc may tie or pass vt for second in the coastal.
i think virginia slips back to 4th in the coastal, with miami 5th and duke 6th.
gt wins the coastal division in 2012, of course.
July 27th, 2012
9:18 am
hightech, RE: your last comment, i think it's clear that "wne" is a dwag troll and not a GT fan but thanks for taking the time to point out the fallacies in his comments for readers who might mistake his weird, obsessive hate for tech for concern coming from an actual GT fan.
i sometimes wish that the GT football player who apparently stole wne's girlfriend in high school (or stalker crush, more likely) would just apologize to the loser so he can get on with his life instead of spending half his free time on the ajc GT pages getting destroyed.
then i think, "nah, he has it coming to him for stalking our recruits on twitter!"
July 27th, 2012
2:45 pm
http://www…he certainly loves CMR and UGA, that's for sure. He doesn't try very hard to hide it either.


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What goes aroung...
So Mercedes puts cost at the heart of its panel review. So perhaps with this in mind they finally realise why we all drive Audi, BMW , Jaguar, VW. In fact anything but Mercedes.
Value and costs
One would think that Shoosmiths should have been in a better position to deliver on costs than the new firms!! What we see here is a client looking to pay more for a better service... sometimes sitting in first class of a budget airline seems pointless...why would you even bother which seems to be the approach taken.
Value and costs
'What we see here is a client looking to pay more for a better service' What rubbish! The only thing that appears to have 'grown organically' is the apparent delusion of the subject management. A spectacular 'own goal'.
Is Shoosmiths the Woolworths of the legal world?
This is a disaster for Shoosmiths and the relationship partner Gary Assim who boasted of this as their trophy client to anyone who would listen.
It goes to show that out and out cheapness is not enough to keep clients. However, Nabarro is hardly much of a step up. It is difficult to see any area in which Wragges isn't much stronger, with the possible exception of Real Estate. Why thereofore were Nabarro appointed at all ? A GC who picks firms for the ridiculous reason that they haven't merged may explain it. Hats off to Wragges though, who should clean up on most of the work.
Been there, done that, don't want the t shirt
I comment as someone who has worked for this client (not at Shoosmiths, thankfully). My experience is that this is a client who has a hugely inflated opinion of itself and treats firms with little regard. The work was never particularly good and the rates pretty dire. A main factor which is not mentioned in their choosing of firms is the ability to flatter the inhousers to a degree I found frankly rather pathetic. Even in the current climate, I can honestly say that I am pleased that we no longer act for them.
This may draw cries of sour grapes etc. but it happens to be the plain truth. I know rivals who have acted for them feel the same. The in house team has gone markedly downhill under the current leadership. The Mercedes name may have some prestige but in reality I found this anything but a star client.
re:Been there,done that,don't want the t shirt
Don't you just love the comments from disgruntled former employee's of law firms.
They are so bitter and twisted....and the way they hide behind the "Anonymous" moniker shows a huge degree of courage...well done fella...you've done yourself proud...
You mentoned sour grapes in your comment....no...surely not...lolol
Been there,done that,don't want the t shirt
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Australian Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Senator the Hon. Ian Campbell
18 August 2006
The Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell, has approved Australia's plan to help reduce damaging and long-lasting pollutants in the environment.
Senator Campbell said the national implementation plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) was an important step in Australia's efforts to reduce some of the world's most hazardous and environmentally enduring substances.
"POPs are chemicals that stay in the environment for a long time, circulate around the planet and accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms. They are toxic to humans and wildlife and have been found in remote parts of the Arctic many thousand of kilometres from their origin," Senator Campbell said.
"The 12 POPs identified by the convention are aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, mirex, toxaphene, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), dioxins, furans and hexachlorobenzene (HCB)."
The convention came into force on 17 May 2004, with Australia becoming a party on 18 August 2004.
Senator Campbell said the plan had been developed in consultation with state and territory governments and representatives of peak industry, environment and health groups.
"This plan reflects past and current actions and identifies other actions that Australia will undertake in the future to meet our international obligations under the convention. We will now submit our plan to the United Nations Environment Programme," he said.
The major actions for Australia will be to complete destruction of the existing stockpile of POPs waste. These include HCB waste stored at the Orica site in Sydney and organochlorine pesticides collected under the ChemCollect programme. Work will also continue on removing PCB from electrical equipment.
"We will also phase-out the use of the pesticide mirex by early 2007, so that Australia's exemption to use the pesticide under the convention can be withdrawn," Senator Campbell said.
The plan also underpins action to be taken on dioxins and furans.
Copies of the plan are available at www.deh.gov.au/settlements/chemicals/international/pop.html
More information about the Stockholm Convention is available at http://www.pops.int
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By this first day of the year 2013
I am asking anyone to forgive me if I have things done that hurt you.
I was sudden with the firecrackers
Sounds of bullets flying in the air
This is becoming a culture
That by the end and start of the year there shall be having a gun fire
Is this so not to put a gun as inutile?
I have no new year's resolution at hand
But I wanted to do my best to change whatever things needed to be changed.
Oh God please witness my changes to manifest in my entire being
from good to very good, from ordinary to extra ordinary and from evil to no evil.
Let me love memories of 2012 that I have
Please forgive me God through everyone's forgiveness.
I love everyone and someone.
Thank you God!


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Gooper and blow dry bar owner Gwyneth Paltrow was voted the most hated celebrity by Star Magazine's annual kind poll. I know a lot of meat-eating, $20-t-shirt-wearing, non-fish-monger-having people aren't fond of the actress, but the most hated? Seriously? That's a bit excessive, if you ask me. There are a ton of celebrities more obnoxious than Gwynnie. No, none of them have uttered the words: "I am who I am. I can't pretend to be someone who makes $25,000 a year", but still. Most hated?
Here are 10 celebrities much more hateable than Gwyneth Paltrow.
1. Chris Brown. Because he beat the shit out of a woman. I'd say that's more irritating than someone who likes wheat grass.
2. Ashton Kutcher. I've never heard a single person utter the sentence: "That Ashton Kutcher seems like an awesome dude."
3. Kim Kardashian. I don't think Kim is the world's most hateable celeb, but isn't the entire Internet dedicated to hating on her? How did Gwyneth beat her out?
4. Kristen Stewart. Because she cheated on RPattz. And because we've never seen her teeth.
5. Courtney Stodden. Because turning a trip to the pumpkin patch into a soft-core porn shoot is pretty hateable.
6. Justin Bieber. Dude's out of control. And that whole hoping Anne Frank would have been a Belieber thing? Awful.
7. Ann Coulter. Calling the President of the United States a "retard" is offensive on so many fronts.
8. Lindsay Lohan. Actually, scratch that. She probably wouldn't show up to collect her award.
9. Donald Trump. Way more hateable than Gwyneth.
10. Every cast member of the Real Housewives. Except Carole Radziwill. She's cool.
Do you think Gwyneth deserved this title? What celeb do you find most annoying?
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Really? You left one of your list, maybe it is because she is now a co-blogger? KATE GOSSELIN! By the way she just got ripped by Celeb Dirty Laundry for tweeting "how she wants to run a marathon for the Boston Victims" Attention Whore went on to say it would help HER deal with the stress. The Stir should be ashamed of the hands off policy they now have for Kate........a little search of past articles shows the Stir used to lead the charge in exposing her. Shame on you Stir.
I don't know how someone can "hate" a person they don't even know. I don't approve of the actions of most of the people mentioned in the article and comments, but I don't hate any of them. Some of them have no talent whatsoever and are still famous for some reason, but the public is partly responsible for that too.
I really like Gwen! How do you hate someone you've never met? She seems like a lovely person and a good mom.
I don't know why but I can't stand Ashton Kutcher. And Kourtey Kardashian's voice.
No I love her, what has she done to be the most hated?
Considering the obviously immature and crass people who would even vote on who is "most hated", she should probably take it as a compliment.
How can anyone hate someone they don't know? Ridiculous!


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Fighting the good fight against garden diseases
Posted by Jamie Oberdick on 07/22 at 09:03 AM
This summer has definitely been a wet one so far, and gardeners and farmers alike across Central PA know that wet weather also means plant diseases. Cloudy, humid, and downright wet conditions provide ideal conditions for these diseases to strike. However, if your plants are under the disease gun, there are ways to save your plants and ensure a good harvest, even in a less-than-ideal year like the one we are currently having. Here are some tips:
- Persistence is key: Diseases won't take a break, and neither should you when fighting them. Be persistent; this includes a daily check for signs of disease, especially after a heavy rain. If you see anything like leaves getting spots on them, yellowing, wilting, etc., then do a quick Internet search to figure out what you are dealing with.
- Remove as much of the affected plant as you can: Carefully cut away any affected foliage, if possible. If your tomato plants are affected by the dreaded tomato killer, late blight, then you have to remove the plant entirely and either burn or throw it away. In fact, do NOT mulch any dead garden leaves, etc.
- Mulch: A layer of a few inches of mulch helps fight plant diseases. The spores that may be down in the soil sometimes gets splashed onto leaves during a heavy rain, so covering the soil with a mulch is a good idea. Since I don't mess with any weird chemicals in my lawn, I use grass clippings. Straw is another good option.
- Give 'em some space: While it is of course tempting to pack as many plants as possible into your garden, pay attention to recommended spacing. For example, you should have about three feet between tomato plants. Why is this important for disease prevention? It promotes good air circulation and slows down the spread of diseases. If you have disease issues, selective removal of plants may help. And plan on having more space between plants next year.
- Chemical warfare: If you do not care about keeping organic, you can find antifungal solutions at just about any greenhouse or big box store. However, I recommend doing research into what you put into your garden to learn about what effects it may have on your soil, the overall environment, and whether it is okay to use on food crops. There are organic solutions, such as copper or sulphur sprays that you can use but there are risks with these as well. Believe it or not, a very effective spray for garden plants is diluted milk (1/2 cup to 2 cups water). Milk briefly turns into a disinfectant when exposed to sunlight, killing fungal spores.
- Rotate your crops: For some plant diseases, it's a good idea to rotate affected crops away from those areas. For example, if you get mosaic virus on your beans, it's a good idea to plant them in another spot in the garden next year.
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- Erin Prysiazny
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Is it best to give your honest opinion all the time?
Do you think you should always share your true feelings with others? For example, if a friend were to say something you totally disagree with, but they're not asking your opinion, should you say something?
I'm having trouble deciding what the right thing to do is. On one hand, no one ever asked your opinion. But on the other, you will have to respond to what they're saying, so why not say what you think?
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Jun 24 2012: A wonderful topic! One comment has listed three examples, and I myself think that everything is the case, i.e. each moment you consider what to do is its own case, as in a legal case. Of course, we have principles and sayings to guide us, but that's a top-down approach. If that's what you want, I'd say always be sincere, whether you mean it or not. So to the question, :"Do I look fat in this?" one can quickly reply, "Oh, no, no, no."
That dirty word "rhetoric" enters into the fray wherever politics is involved. And what does it sound like? "Listening to my opponent's rhetoric(lies), how he twists the truth to suit his needs, how he puts a spin on everything, well . . . I don't know how he sleeps at night. I offer you only the simple and unvarnished truth."
In other words, it's rhetoric when the other guy does it.
We humans have many needs and many motivations. I think they come in a mix, not in any pure form. Honesty is good, but I will work, borrow or steal, if need be, to feed my family.
Perhaps a better illustration is the Woody Allen quote: "Is sex dirty? If it's any good, it is."
Jun 27 2012: There are only two answers from which to choose in answering the question, "Do I look fat in this?"
Answer "A") NO! [ will be interpreted as a NO answer].
Answer "B") Any other answer.[will be interpreted as a YES answer].
Of course if you intend to express your honest opinion there is but one choice.
Honesty is the best policy. Erin's question asks if one should volunteer one's honest opinion. I say It is not dishonest to withold one's opinion.
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Wintergreen Essential Oil has a strong and cooling aroma. It invokes awareness and concentration as well as having many physical benefits.
Did you know that Wintergreen Essential Oil contains 85-99% of methyl salicylate, the same component of aspirin? Yes, thirty ml (about an ounce) of wintergreen oil is equivalent to about 171 adult aspirin tablets or about 60 grams of aspirin.
Birch and wintergreen are the only plants in the world that naturally contain methyl salicylate. It is documented that these oils have cortisone-like effects that can relieve pain quickly. Birch and wintergreen were considered the best essential oils for pain before synthetics were made in the early 1920s.
Today, true Wintergreen Essential Oil is not commonly used because the British School of Aromatherapy advises that is should not be used due to safety concerns. However, I have to tell you, that I NEVER have had ANY problems using it.
And it is hard NOT to, because it has so many incredible benefits!
As a matter of fact, it is one of the oils used during Raindrop Technique here it is applied NEAT (undiluted) to the spine. So if there was a problem, I'm sure that I would have known about it over three years ago!
I know I am sounding like a broken record at this point, if you have been reading through my website. But, most of the problems associated with using essential oils are due to the fact that people are using food grade, organic, natural and other various "named" oils that are of poor quality, adulterated and are just not for therapeutic use!
It is that simple. Scaring people into not using things was never my way of responding to a situation either.
In any walk of life, when things are used incorrectly, or when people don't have the knowledge to use them, there are problems associated with it. That's why I built this website – to give you the knowledge and the power to choose the oils that will work for you.
My favorite professionally made blends that contain Wintergreen are: Raven, Deep Relief, and PanAway. Plus Ortho Sport and Ortho Ease Massage Oils for all your aches and pains!
This section on Wintergreen essential oil will tell you how to use it and what to use it for. It will also provide you with some history and safety precautions for you and your pet!
As I receive new tips and testimonials for Wintergreen essential oil they will be added to the page, so check back frequently!
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What is the Genus Species? Gaultheria procumbens
Why is this information important? There are many different species of Wintergreen. Even though species may share some similar properties they are not at all the same. And they are used for different purposes. So please know your genus species when using and purchasing essential oils.
What Part of the Plant is Used? Leaves and bark.
What is the ORAC Value? 101,800 µTE/100g
Why be bothered with this number? ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. It tells you the antioxidant capacity of a food item. Antioxidants have shown to reduce the risk of age related conditions and cancer! This was developed by the USDA researchers. For instance: Spinach = 1,260; Clove = 1,078,700. Wow! The number for clove is NOT a typo!
Most Interesting Historical Reference?
Did you know that the Native Americans chewed wintergreen when running long distances to increase endurance and respiratory capacity? Wow!
What are the Plant Properties? Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, analgesic, disinfectant, anticoagulant, vasodilator and stimulant (bones).
What are the Documented Benefits and Uses of Wintergreen? Angina, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, backache, bee stings, bleeding gums, blood clots, broken or fracture bone, bone pain, bronchitis, bunions, bursitis, cardiovascular conditions, carpal tunnel, Crohn's Disease, circulation disorders, colitis, connective tissue, cramps, disk deterioration, ear infection, edema, fatty liver, fever, fibromyalgia, gallstones, gingivitis, Grave's Disease, head cold, headache, heart attack, hematoma, hemorrhoids, herniated disk, hepatitis, hives, hypertension, hyperthyroid, indigestion, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, itching, joint stiffness, kidney stones, ligament, lupus, lumbago, migraine, multiple sclerosis, mumps, muscles (sore or inflammed), muscle spasms,neck pain, nerve pain, neuritis, oral infection, rheumatism, tendonitis, lymphatic system detox, nausea, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, phelbitis, pleurisy, poison oak and ivy, polio, prostate, benign prostate hyperplasia (bph), prostatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, scleroderma, scoliosis, sinus congestion, spider bite, spine injury, sprain, sore throat, toothaches, ulcer, urinary tract infection, wounds and varicose veins.
What is the Aromatic Affect on the Mind? It is mentally stimulating and increases attentiveness. The odor is its signature.
What is the Spiritual Influence? It is interesting that this plant associates with many of our senses: smell, taste, touch and hearing (sound).
Wintergreen essential oil can penetrate deep within the body it can increase the vibration of the body and enhancing sound on all levels. The odor alone is said to do this.
Because of this, it was used during spiritual ceremonies, especially where sound was used (meditations, chants, etc). It brought back harmony between the earth and its people through healing and awareness.
This increase in vibration opens spiritual awareness and leads to introspection of divine and self love. This will be particular helpful to those who are very left brained (logical), and need to expand further into their intuitive side (right brain).
What Chakra is Affected? The heart and solar plexus chakras expand.
What is the corresponding Chakra Color? Green.
How do I use it?
Use diluted - 20:80 dilution (one part essential oil: four part of vegetable oil). Then,
Good oil for the First Aid Kit? No
Can this Oil be used for Pets? Yes, use on your dogs and horses for sure. Use with caution for cats especially if not therapeutic grade!
I use wintergreen at the barn and it is used during Raindrop Technique for horses as well. Great for situations where there is deep bone bruising! Make your own horse linament with wintergreen. Or use Ortho Sport or Ortho Ease.
Note about Animal Use: Certain oils can be very toxic to cats. Citrus products and oils in particular. Please consult your vet if you are not sure about applying any essential oil to your pet.
What are the Safety Precautions? First, only use therapeutic grade essential oils when wanting healing results! Because it is improved as a Food Additive (FA) by the FDA, food grade wintergreen oil is available on the market. Please remember, these are not the same oils and are often adulterated (changed).
Children younger than 5 years old, women who are pregnant and those who have epilepsy should avoid using wintergreen.
Additionally, because this oil is an anti-coagulant it may increase the effect of pharmaceutical blood thinners.
Some people have reactions to methyl salicylate, the primary ingredient in wintergreen essential oil.
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Did you know that wintergreen (synthetically made) is widely used as a flavoring agent in root beer, gum and toothpaste?
Did you know that the early American settlers had their children chew the leaves of wintergreen each spring to prevent tooth decay?
Did you know that Wintergreen Tea was a substitute for Black Tea during the Revolutionary War? The Native Americans also enjoyed wintergreen tea. The tea was made from birch bark or wintergreen.
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Love it I found this dress and couldn't have been happier with my decision. September 5, 2013
Consider this Dress I put this dress on my 'favorites' list only a couple of weeks before my appointment. I wasn't even sure I would bother to try it on, but I saved it because I sort of liked the style I saw in the picture. Here is the truth: THE PICTURE DOES NOT DO THE DRESS JUSTICE! This is a gorgeous dress for a very curvy figure! If you are on the larger side of Missy (14 or higher) you should consider this dress. It is so slimming and flattering. The floral beading sparkles from the shoulder all the way down, and you just can't see that from a picture. September 3, 2013
In Love I looked for dresses pretty much since I had gotten engaged. I always had this one on my list of many to try on , but when I went it was a little out of my price range so I didn't even bother trying it on and got another one that was very beautiful. When I went back with my mother to get her dress, I kept staring at this one and it just so happened to go on sale so I HAD to try it on. I immediately loved it and being there with my mother who happened to love the dress as well , reaffirmed the fact that I needed to exchange dresses. I got that "feeling" and knew that this one was it. I got so many compliments on this gown and I just felt absolutely beautiful in it. Light, flowy and still has some sparkle to it. simple yet beautiful . Love it :-) August 23, 2013
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York Beach is a popular holiday resort on the coast of Maine in New England. It offers a taste of traditional life in this area with great food, local festivals and summer events.
York Beach has two main beaches for visitors looking to enjoy water-based activities. Swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, sailing and other water sports can all be enjoyed from your beach house on York Beach. The waters are crystal clear for swimming from the two-mile stretch of sand at Long Sands Beach. Short Sands Beach has amusements, a playground, carousel and arcade. You can watch how Goldenrod's famous salt water taffy is made and sample their delicious ice cream. There are several local restaurants within walking distance of many York Beach holiday rentals where you can dine on some of the best seafood anywhere. Walkers can stroll along the Wiggly Bridge over the York River or along the Cliff Walk to enjoy this scenic coastline.
The York area has something for everyone to enjoy with a famous lighthouse, historical museums and the largest zoo in Maine. Close to York Beach holiday homes is York Village, York Harbor and Cape Neddick. The 1879 Nubble Lighthouse is said to be the most photographed in the state and the best place to take a picture is from Sohier Park. Close by is Passaconaway Beach which has great rock pools for exploring at low tide. Mount Agamenticus is the tallest mountain on the coast of Southern Maine and is enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Views from the 692 foot high summit take in Boston, Cape Elizabeth and Mount Washington. The Museum of Old York is in the heart of York Village and includes the oldest jail in America.
York Beach holiday rentals experience warm humid summers reaching 79°F (26°C) on average in July and August. In winter the temperature drops to well below freezing (12°F or -11°C) although temperatures are moderated by the town's closeness to the Atlantic Ocean. The area has showers at any time of year with snow in winter.
The nearest international airport to York Beach holiday rentals is Portland International (PWM) Jetport which is about 45 miles away. It has regular flights from American and Canadian cities and is served by Air Canada, Delta, United Express and US Airways. York Beach is easy to reach by car along the I-95. Other international airports in the area are Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) Airport and Logan International (BOS) Airport in Boston MA.


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5 Things Super-Happy Couples Do Every Day
"It's pretty short and not at all scripted," says Julie about their giving thanks before each meal. "We just join hands and let it rip. Whether we're asking for forgiveness or giving thanks, saying it out loud holds a lot of power.
"Besides, regardless of religion or spiritual preference, I think that most marriages require a ton of faith," Julie sums up. "You've got to believe that somehow the two of you are going to make it through things. You've got to believe that you're being blessed with this person. And even if the power we feel just comes from the strength of our love, even if we don't believe that it's God who is helping us, I still think that it's good to acknowledge that there's a force between the two of us that's helping us out."
Originally published on November 17, 2001
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Howland Center, Ohio is located in Trumbull County. Howland Center has a population of 6,388 and has shown 1.2% growth since 2000. Of the 2,684 households in Howland Center, 77.5% are owned, 14.3% are rented and 8% are not currently occupied. The median age of homes in Howland Center is 29 years and 53.0% of the homes have been occupied by the same residents for more than 5 years. Learn more about Howland Center, Ohio real estate at coldwellbanker.com.
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