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Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — Staff at the Lassen County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a new program being launched in June.
The Citizens' Academy will provide interested volunteers a more thorough knowledge of the operations of the department, as well as helping those interested in a law enforcement career.
The free informal 11-week academy will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, starting June 17. A graduation will cap off the course Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Class size is limited to 25 people.
Participants will learn about topics including narcotics investigation, K9 operations, gangs, major crime investigation, criminal law, SWAT, patrol and evidence procedures, with classes taught by staff working in each specialty area.
"Basically, we're going to teach them about all the operations of the sheriff's office," said Lassen County Sheriff Dean Growdon during a Tuesday, May 13 meeting of the Lassen County Board of Supervisors. "It's going to take some commitment by them if they want to learn about it."
Interested participants must be at least 14 years old, have no felony arrest history and have not been arrested for any charge within the past five years. All applicants will be screened prior to admission into the class.
Parental approval is required for participants in the 14 to 18 age group and first priority will go to those already in an Explorer program, according to Growdon.
Deputy Vincent Buck has had some experience with a similar program in Tulare County and helped put the local academy together.
Growdon said, "This is something we've been wanting to do, but we really didn't have a good template so (Buck) helped us put together."
The first priority of the citizens' academy is getting people interested in being volunteers for the sheriff's office at some of the substations in the outlying areas or even at main headquarters at Sheriff Cady Lane in Susanville, Growdon said.
"Just so they have a good strong overview of our department and the services we provide so they're more informed when they're answering questions of the public," he said.
Currently, there is a substation in Big Valley and two more are in the process of being opened in Janesville and Doyle.
The substations' hours of operation will depend on the number of volunteers who will help the public with different needs such as concealed weapon permit applications, according to Growdon.
Volunteers at headquarters can help with training programs, working in the front office or running paperwork around town.
The second goal of the academy is to provide more exposure of the sheriff's office and will be a great opportunity for people in the 18 to 21 age group who are interested in a law enforcement career to see if it's something they really want to pursue, according to Growdon.
For more information, call Citizens' Academy coordinator, Buck at 257-6121.


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When I was at FABTECH, I had an opportunity to chat at some length with one of the experts from ESAB about the merits of advanced inverter welders, especially for TIG.
As he explained it "The magic is on the AC side", meaning that the sophisticated features generally apply only to AC welding. Therefore, one might be wasting money by buying a highly sophisticated welder, such as a Dynasty, if one is primarily or exclusively using DC for TIG welding.
When I was discussing this with one of my friends, who is on the board of AWS, he suggested that this tip alone may have paid for my trip to FABTECH. That is, since I almost exclusively weld DC, I would be wasting my money to buy a high end TIG welder. I most frequently weld copper, and probably do not set my Syncrowave to AC more than once or twice a year. Nor do I weld stainless very often.
So how do you guys who have advanced welders feel about his view, that most of the advantages of the advanced TIG welders apply on the AC side, not the DC side?
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01-17-2014, 09:41 AM #1Senior Member
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The magic is on the AC side........
I do a little bit of everything so I need the advanced AC features of the Dynasties.... I would be sunk with DC only machines..
For me... the extra investment to have the Dynasty 350DX Tigrunner & Dynasty 200DX and their versatility... was money well spent...
Of course if you use DC exclusively.. why invest in AC..??
Sounds to me like the ESAB guy was trying to justify less capable machines.. and making that a selling point..
I will admit to not being very impressed with today's ESAB... years ago they had been a pretty good outfit... but it seems that they have morphed into a marketing firm for OEM'd offshore stuff... sure have not seen anything innovative or interesting in their lineup....
The more you know, The better you know, How little you know
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten
Buy the best tools you can afford.. Learn to use them to the best of your ability.. and take care of them...
My Blue Stuff:
Dynasty 350DX Tigrunner
Dynasty 200DX
Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
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01-17-2014, 10:10 AM #3Junior Member
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It's true. We have 3 Dynasty 350s and they never get used unless someone needs to play around with AC. If you don't specifically need AC then the high end machines are just a waste.
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350's useless for DC welding?
wider range than most inverters. Bead profile, heat input, etc.
This is one of the reasons why Barrett welds the steel receivers on
50 cal. sniper rifles with 350's.
With SS welding these options help as well.
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In the last 30 years, technology has brought benefit to AC gta welding ten fold as much as it has brought to DC. However, in the last 30 years, it has equally benefited dc pulsed gma, mostly for steel applications.
The next frontier will be the application of asymmetric AC pulse for gma welding.


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Save of the Year: Vote Rimando in Group B
Rimando with two saves up for voting in Save of the Year Group B
November 4, 2013
SANDY, Utah - MLS Save of the Year voting opened for Groups A-B on Monday, with two saves from Real Salt Lake 'keeper Nick Rimando up for the vote in Group B.
Rimando has two saves currently up for the vote in Group B against FC Dallas' Raul Fernandez and Montreal Impact's Troy Perkins.
Voting for Groups A-B runs until 12:59 a.m. MT on Wednesday. First round voting will continue with Groups C-D (Nov. 6-7), Groups E-F (Nov. 8-9), Groups G-H (Nov. 10-11)
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En español | In the course of my work as a sex and relationship educator, I frequently run workshops about dating after age 50. My audiences are people who are motivated enough to show up at such an event — but scared silly about diving into a dating world they hadn't even thought about for decades! It's my job not only to teach them some new skills about dating, but to calm their fears. I reassure them by saying that taking that first step is the hardest part.
If you've been out of the dating pool for a long time, starting up again can be frightening. But you'll be pleased to know that things have gotten a lot easier since you were going to high school dances and college bars. A whole host of online dating sites have sprung up to help you meet great people from social networks that normally don't intersect with yours. Some of these sites are specifically geared to the 50-plus crowd, and they are attracting more and more single, divorced and widowed people than ever before.
But just becomes it's relatively easy to find a potential partner doesn't mean you should start dating before you think about your goals and desires. Meeting new prospects before you're emotionally prepared can feel infinitely worse than sitting home alone every Saturday night.
Read the following statements. If you agree with all of them, go forth and conquer. If not, pay attention to those areas you need to work on.
1. "I'm totally over my previous relationship."
In order to be really available, you must be absolutely ready to move past your previous love and devote yourself to another person. That doesn't mean you don't honor your 40-year marriage that ended with the death of your spouse, but it does mean that you won't be constantly comparing new women to your late wife or new men to the husband who left you for his secretary. The grief of losing someone is genuine and legitimate, but if you are still grieving, you are in no shape to meet someone new.
2. "I am not bitter about the past."
When dating, most people want to avoid a person who comes with too much baggage. That's the individual who's still carrying the unpleasant events and feelings of their past relationships into the present. Bitterness in any form — even if justified — will send most new people running as fast as they can in the opposite direction.
3. "I don't want to divulge everything about myself right away."
People who reveal everything on a first, second or third date risk overburdening the fledgling relationship with too much information. Someone who has a chronic or life-threatening illness, for example, might feel compelled to talk about it, even during a first meeting. But this goes against the first rules of dating: Keep it light, and let your date see your most attractive characteristics first. There will be plenty of time to exchange more profound information, if there is enough interest and attraction between you.
4. "I know how to listen."
Of course we all like to talk about ourselves and the things that interest us. But a common mistake is to be so overwhelming that the other person never gets to say anything about him or herself. Truly, the most winning way to get to know people is to get them to talk about themselves — and really listen closely. Ask questions; help them be comfortable with you, and then reciprocate. You need give and take, and being the life of the party isn't required.
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Manchester School Boys Visit CO Rush
A representative team from Manchester, England is visiting Colorado Rush in preparation for competing in the Denver Cup August 1-4. The U15 Manchester Schoolboys team is made up of some of the best soccer players in their area - some of whom are attached to professional clubs already. Colorado Rush are honored to host Manchester Schoolboys and hope that this is the first of many such interactions. A huge thanks goes out to the Rush families who are hosting the Manchester players and coaches. This has already been a fantastic experience for all involved.
The Manchester boys are pictured with the Colorado Rush U15 Cinza girls after an impromptu scrimmage over the weekend.
Manchester will take on Rio Strikers (NM), the U14 Colorado Rush US Academy team and the Cheyenne Sting in the Colorado Rush hosted Denver Cup.


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The Howard Johnson Express Inn in downtown Salt Lake City is a Gold Medal Award Winning Property offering a clean safe product, location, and value just two blocks from central downtown Salt Lake City. Located 2 blocks or less from the Salt Lake Temple, the Genealogical Library, famous Gateway Mall (122 stores and restaurants.) Also one block away from the Energy Solutions Arena (Home of the Utah Jazz and many more events), and the Salt Lake convention center (Salt Palace). We offer free Continental Breakfast each morning of your stay, complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the Salt Lake International Airport daily 7:00am -10:30pm, outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center with new state of the art equipment. We are a pet friendly property. 100% non-smoking guest rooms.
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Charming Thailand 11 Days 10 Nights
Tour Overview :
Explore the nation of beauty, Thailand. Visit the many beautiful, historical and cultural sites in Thailand.
Departure Date :
Upon request during Nov 1, 2011 to Oct 31, 2012. Travel during Dec 22 to Jan 15, 2012 and Apr 10-16 may increase a surcharge.
Tour Inclusion :
- Transfer and tours by air conditioned car/van with professional English Speaking guide.
- 10 nights accommodation (3N in Bangkok/1 N in Kanchanaburi/ 1 N in Chiang Rai/ 2N in Chiang Mai and 3N in Phuket), twin/double sharing basis with daily breakfast.
- Entrance/ticket fee as mentioned in the program
- Meals as mentioned in the program.
- Travel Insurance
Tour Exclusion :
- All kinds of airfare and airport tax.
- Services and meals not mentioned in the program.
- Personal expenses such as laudry, drinks, shopping, phone and etc.
- Tips for tour guide and driver.
Remark :
- Tour operates at the minimum of 2 passengers traveling together.
- Weather condition may impose changes or cancellation of certain activities.
- Price range depends on the hotel options and group size.
Day by Day Itinerary :
Date 1 :
Transfer in Pick up at the airport. Meet and greet our English speaking guide and driver. The rest of the day is free for your own pursuits.
Date 2 :
Golden Mountain - Grand Palace – Wat Pho – Vimanmek Mansion
You will be driven directly from your hotel to the Royal Grand Palace, and view what many consider to be the number one 'must see' attraction of Thailand. This complex of building has been the home of royalty since the 18th century, when King Rama I moved his capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok. Its architecture and sculptures (including the famous Emerald Buddha) offer a breath-taking look at Thai history and tradition. Visit the Golden Mountain and Wat Pho en route. Lunch is enjoyable at Supatra River House.
After lunch you will be escorted to the world's largest golden teakwood structure, the Vimanmek Mansion. Built in 1900 by the royal command of King Rama V, for five years it was his personal residence.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
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You will be driven north from Bangkok to Bang Pa-In Palace, located on Bang Pa-In Island. Originally constructed by King Prasat Thong, it is also known as the Summer Palace, and additions to the complex have been made by subsequent kings. The architecture and natural setting combine to create a beautiful and tranquil setting.
The heritage route continues with a visit to Wat Mahathat, one of Thailand's 7 wonders. Here is the famous Buddha overgrown and covered by a fig tree, a majestic stupa, and a number of statues attesting to the greatness that was once Ayutthaya.
Your next stop is Wat Phra Si San Phet. This is the most important temple within the Royal Palace compound, the original structure which was later copied by the Emerald Buddha Temple in Bangkok. Here you will see 3 Ceylonese-style pagodas, built during the 15th century to enshrine the ashes of 3 Ayutthayan kings. Lunch is served at the local restaurant.
Next, we will drive slowly around the city which is also called named "Ayutthaya Island." You will be amazed at the number of ancient temples which are spread throughout this area, blending the modern with the historic. Visit the one of the most important temple in Ayutthaya "Wat Yai Chai Mong Kol". We will then drive back to Bangkok where you have the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Date 4 :
Floating Market – Kanchanaburi
We will leave Bangkok in the early morning and drive directly to Ratchaburi, the site of Thailand's most famous floating market. Here you will find everything from fresh fruits and vegetable to a wide variety of local handicrafts. But there is more to this outing than produce and products. As a longtail boat carries you down the canal, you will be given a visual feast of local people and beautiful scenery. Enjoy your lunch at the local restaurant.
Drive directly to Kanchanaburi , where the beauty of nature awaits you and stop at the War Cemetery; an immaculately maintained resting place for the 6,982 Allied POWs who perished during the construction of the 'Death Railway'. Its tranquility offers an impacting contrast to the even of the war and its aftermath.
From here it is a 10 minute drive to the bridge over River Kwai, made famous by the movie of the same name. This bridge was constructed during the wartime occupation of Thailand, when the Japanese Imperial Army transported the iron bridge from Java. It was then resembled by the Allied Prisoners of War under Japanese supervision. The bridge was part of a strategic railway route to Myanmar by which the Japanese hoped to secure supplies for the conquest other Western Asian countries.
Drive directly to Saiyoke district and you will be transferred by the long tailed boat along the River Kwai to the resort. Overnight at Kanchanaburi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Date 5 :
Transfer to airport – Chiang Rai
Depart Kanchanaburi and drive directly to Suvannabhumi International Airport. Take the flight to Chaing Rai. Meet and greet our local guide once arrive at the airport and you will be transferred to the hotel. Rest and Relax at Golden Triangle.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Date 6 :
Chiang Sean – White Temple – Handicraft Village – Khantoke Dinner
A 20-minute drive takes us to the ancient town of Chiang Saen, built over2000 years ago. According to legend, King Singhanawat founded this community and the Nagas (mythical serpents) helped him to dig the town's moat. Unfortunately, the town eventually collapsed and turned into a swamp. Based on the geological evidence, it is thought that the town's destruction was caused by an earthquake which turned it into present-day Chiang Saen Lake. The many ancient ruins make Chiang Saen a unique tourist attraction, and the town offers a charming and serene atmosphere on the banks of the Khong River. It is both a scenic attraction and an impressive cultural heritage.
En route back to Chiang Mai we will stop at Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. It is the realization of a dream for Thailand's noted artist, Mr Chalermchai Kositpipat. He designed this modernistic temple and constructed its many statues of religious-based figures. It is a truly unique and unforgettable structure.
After lunch at a local restaurant, this fascinating tour continues with a trip to the Handicraft Village. The arts and crafts showcased include silk, hand weaving, teakwood carving, silver and lacquer ware, umbrella and primitive paper making. The village is a repository not only of crafts, but also of Northern Thai wisdom and culture.
We return to the hotel, where you will have free time for your own inclinations. Then at 7 pm, delight your mind and stomach with an exceptional Northern Thai dinner show. Highlights include the charming Fon-lep (finger dance), the graceful Fon tien (candle dance), and the arresting sword dance. Also featured are traditional Thai and hilltribe dancing.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Date 7 :
Chiang Dao Elephant Camp – Orchid farm – Doi Suthep
Depart morning to the very famous elephant camp. You will be amazed with the skilled, well trained and gifted elephant show. Enjoy the elephant show and take the elephant riding into the hilltribe village. Enjoy your day with the plenty beautiful orchid.
A 30-minute drive to the famous mountain, Doi Suthep. Here we visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a cultural landmark that rises scenically above its forested backdrop. This temple is 3,520 feet above sea level, and dates from 1383. It is approached by foot, climbing an ornate naga staircase of 290 steps. Its famous pagoda contains holy Buddhist relics, and attracts pilgrims from all over the world. The temple compound offers an exhilarating view of Chiang Mai city and the surrounding countryside.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Date 8 :
Transfer to Chiang Mai airport – Phuket
Transfer to Chiang Mai international airport. Take the flight to Phuket.
Meet and greet our local guide and you will be escorted to the hotel. Rest and Relax at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Date 9 :
Free and Easy
Relax at the hotel or enjoy sun bathing at the beaches.
- Optional tours are available upon your request.
Meal included: Breakfast
Date 10 :
Free and Easy
Relax at the hotel or enjoy sun bathing at the beaches.
- Optional tours are available upon your request.
Meal included: Breakfast
Date 11 :
Rest and Relaxation Day – Transfer to Phuket airport
Relax at the hotel, enjoy sun bathing at the beaches, or stroll through the local shops. You will be transferred to Phuket airport in the afternoon for your next destination (your flight schedule is required upon booking).
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Do you know what is going down your storm drain? At Luke Air Force Base, we have more than 1,400 industrial processes that could potentially harm Arizona's watershed. Now consider the 1.5 million residents in the Valley!
Rain storms can flush the smallest amounts of pollutants from parking lots, streets, driveways, pressure washing activities or lawns and send them into the storm drain system that eventually ends up in rivers, streams and lakes. Ultimately, these pollutants can migrate into the groundwater.
One household may produce minimal amounts of pollutants but the combined quantity of pollution from everyone in the community may be cause for concern. Pollutants in the water run-off can poison fish and other aquatic life, and make water unsafe for drinking and swimming. Employees and residents can help protect stormwater and ground water systems by practicing pollution prevention initiatives.
Some healthy industrial and household habits to reduce water pollution include:
Vehicle maintenance
Use a commercial car wash or wash vehicles on a lawn or other unpaved surface to minimize the amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drain and eventually into the local water body. The Luke car wash is located at Bldg. 247.
Check cars, boats, motorcycles, and other machinery and equipment for leaks, and spills. Make repairs as soon as possible. Clean up spilled fluids with an absorbent material like kitty litter or sand, and avoid rinsing any spills into a nearby storm drain. Remember to properly dispose of the absorbent material.
Recycle used oil, grease, and other automotive, industrial or household fluids. Avoid dumping these chemicals on the ground, down the storm drain, or in the trash. These chemicals have the potential to contaminate run-off and leach into the groundwater. Base residents should perform auto repairs and maintenance at the auto skills shop located in Bldg. 248.
Yard maintenance
Over-fertilization is a common problem, and the excess can contaminate rivers, streams and lakes.
Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly. Only use these chemicals in the recommended amounts. Avoid application four days prior to a forecast for rain otherwise, chemicals will be washed into the local stream.
Select native plants and grasses that are drought and pest-resistant. Native plants require less water and fertilizer and fewer pesticides.
Sweep up yard debris, rather than hosing down areas. Compost or recycle yard waste when possible.
Avoid over-watering the lawn. Water during the cool times of the day, and don't allow water run-off into the storm drain.
Cover piles of dirt and mulch being used in landscaping projects to prevent these pollutants from blowing or washing off the yard and into local water bodies.
Vegetate or place a groundcover on bare spots in the yard to prevent soil erosion.
Clean up after pets and dispose of the waste in the trash or down the toilet. Pet waste contains viruses and bacteria that can contaminate surface and groundwater and is the number one culprit in stormwater pollution in Arizona.
Home repair and facility improvements
Prior to beginning an outdoor project, locate the nearest storm drains and protect them from debris and other materials.
Sweep up and properly dispose of construction debris such as concrete and mortar.
Use nonhazardous materials or water based paints. Use hazardous substances like paints, solvents and cleaners in the smallest amounts possible, and follow the directions on the label. Clean up spills immediately, and dispose of the waste safely.
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I'm not saying ditch the midday bulb, but if we can get faster or more compact growth with some ati blue +'s or blue leds and work that in to a moring/dusk cycle why not do it? If we can fine tune how our plants grow by tweaking spectrum its 100% worth it. If that means more compact growth or the ability to induce flowering, that could be really useful to alot to of advanced aquascapers looking for a very specific look for their photos or first timers attempting to grow a dense HC carpet. Maybe we can find a spectrum that causes HC to stay low or spread out faster or causes blyxia to flower all the time, or increases leaf serrations on marshmermaid... Point is that there are so many options out there that let us play with spectrum and intensity like leds such as the radion or sol vega and more traditional technology like t5's that there is just no good reason not too.
We should play with planted tank light sprectum and intensity for the same reason people first climbed mount everest or stuffed pizza crust with cheese... because we can.
Well, as I promised, I just tried the 14W grow LED array by itself over the tank that already has a 30W LED flood light + a 24W T5HO Giesemann Midday:
Observations of the pearling. Percentages are approximate of course:
All 3 lights - 100%
30W LED + 24W T5HO [Total of 54W]- 95
14W LED + 24W T5HO [Total of 38W] - 20
14W LED + 30W LED [Total of 44W]- 100
Ok, remember that the 14W grow light illuminates only two small swords the best (right underneath). There is enough light that spreads over the entire bottom of the tank (18"x22") but I do not know how useful it is. The two small swords stop pearling within 30 seconds of leaving only the 14W LED running. They do not pearl with the 24W T5HO by itself either. The go all out when the 30W LED is used either with the 14W or the 24W or both.
Overall I can only say that it looks like no matter if I use the 24W T5HO or the 14W LED when they are used with the 30W LED the pearling is just fine. The pearling is not fine with the 24W T5HO and the 14W LED although they have all the good wavelengths. Not sure if this means that sheer intensity is indeed more important than spectrum or that the 30W LED blue really works or its intensity is doing the trick.
I use actinics that produce most of their light in the violet and low ultraviolet ranges. it probably actually stunts the plants growth, as most studies involving UV have indicated, but it also typically induces an increase in red pigments. I like to think of it as a plants version of a tan. most flourescent bulbs produce at least a little UV, but some produce mostly UV.
like I said though, i use them because they make the plants turn different colors. one strong UV source is enough for me to see that affect. I haven't tried my blue LED panels on very many plants yet, ill have to play around more with them to see if I can elicit a similar response in other plants.
I meant using exotic wavelengths that are not normally used produces really weird coloration. Not like getting the red leaves redder or someting like that. Just very weird colors you don't normally see.
And because the aquascaping hobby apparently is not an enemy to unnatural looks one can use weird colored plants to create some kind of unseen alien scape.
The grow light that I used yesterday indeed created very ugly shadows around the plants - purplish red, very unnatural and tastless looking.
The absorbtion of wavelengths by the water is a funky topic. Someone just told me that Amano believes that intensity is more important than specific wavelengths. One simple example is "white" light. It has all kinds of wavelengths and not all of them matching the photosynthetic curves perfectly. But if I think a white light will grow plants worst that a jacked up LED with all kinds of wavelengths I think I need a shot of reality. There probably will be a difference. But how big? What is really the point of a light engineered to surpass white light by say 5 or 10 or 20%? In another post I said that this all has to do more with one's ego than anything else. LED is cool right now, you know.
There is tons of information around spectrum of light and how it affects plant growth. it won't be substantially different for aquatics (since many species grow both in and out of water). The big key is the filtering effect of the water in the tank. Some wavelengths penetrate less well than others, so a light tuned for terrestrial growth may not work as well for aquatic, not because its a bad light, but because the water filters out more or less of some required wavelengths.
To add complexity to this different water with different conditions will filter differently due to clarity, tint, tannins etc...
How strong are the actinics that you use compared to the light that is "pretty to the light"? Or maybe you use only actinics? In any case - how strong are then over what size tank?
I ask because 10 years ago I used a single 15W actinic bulb over a 30 gallon tank. It did nothing, absolutely nothing. I am guessing it was too weak.
Also it looks like playing with the light spectrum allows for variations of the leaf colors that we normally would not see. This is a tool really - a way to fine tune colors in an aquascape. Recently I posted about a strange coloration under blue LEDs - part of my Java Moss turned brownish-red. The leaves are not falling apart, so the plant is not rotting. But the color is closer to dark rust than to brown. Under a normal aquarium light (I guess 5000K) the color looks absolutely unique - like a Java Moss the color of a brown crypt. If the moss is indeed not dead but changed colors so radically this would indeed mean that one can use a strong blue light (or specific wavelengths) to play with the plant colors.
bacopa caroliniana turns this color:
|Its funny you say that auban, because I was just thinking about what would happen if I used an actinic bulb along with one of the pink plant bulbs.
funny... i have been squeezing blue lights into my tanks for years. lately, i am using actinics because they cause the plants to produce more red pigments. LEDs will not cause this, unless they produce UV. i do have some blue grow panel LEDs that i have tested and noticed some incredible growth rates, but the plants didnt show the deep reds that i like so i switched back to actinics.
i usually meet with ridicule when i mention this though, so i normally just keep it to myself...
Besides some experiments with the blue part of the spectrum we also need some more understanding of how the light intensity works versus the spectrum. I say that because recently I stumbled on a bit of a strange situation:
I'm running a 30W 10,000K LED together with one 24W 6000K Giesemann Midday T5HO bulb. This combination caused the plants to pearl within minutes after setting up both lights for the very first time. This is the LED:
Now check this out:
- LED+T5HO are on: Pearling = 100%
- Only T5HO: Pearling = 0
- Only LED: Pearling = 75%
Why isn't the pearling staying at 25% with the T5HO only? Looks like there is a beneficial interaction between the "strong arm" light and the "good spectrum" light. Or maybe the blue-er light is indeed better for the photosynthesis. Unfortunatelly I do not know the wavelengths of the 30W LED and I am comparing a single element LED with a 24" long fluoresent bulb. Of course the LED will hit the plants with more light in one spot. Anyway - the LED has got to have a lot of blue because without the 6000K bulb the colors in the tank are very washed and the backs of the neon tetras glow very strong blue.
Today I added a third light to the above combo - a 14W red and blue light (has 272 leds: 204 Red (615-655nm) + 68 Blue (455-485nm)):
I wanted to see if that weird (mainly red) color grow light will do something interesting to the aquatic plants. I can say for sure that it did speed up the photosynthesis - I turned the grow light on and off and counted the release rate of a single Oxygen bubble that came out of one of the plants. With the grow light the bubble came out every 3 seconds. As soon as I turned the light off it slowed down to 5 and eventually 7 seconds. I repeated that a few times and there was a definite connection. Very scientific, I know, but it did show that the grow light with its mostly red LEDs sped up the photosynthesis. And from what I see now the range 615-655 nm that my grow light provides may not be the best (some graphs show Chlorophyl A absorbing best at about 680 nm):
Also, another observation - after 4 hours of exposure to that light I saw a 1/2 inch flower stem with buds forming showing up on the sword that was right under the light. I don't know if the grow light had something to do with that but the stem was not there when I installed the grow light.
I should have experimented with the grow light only by turning off the other 2 lights. I will do that tomorrow. That's a light that gets pretty close to both areas of interest for the photosynthesis. I'm interested to see if there will be pearling despite the low intensity. There shouldn't be any - 14 Watts going through 18 inches of water should not work. But read the weird observation about the LED + T5HO pearling above. I experiment again tomorrow.
Best wavelengths for photosynthesis:
Chlorophyll A: 435 - 665 nm
Chlorophyll B: 490 - 650 nm
I'm interested to hear as well.
As an experiment, Ive ordered a KZ Fiji Purple for its red spectrum. Its the only bulb I can find which would satisfy a plants chlorophyll A spectral needs in red @ at 650nm. The blue end of the spectrum seems to me much easier to find and satisfy.
|Adam T
Its no secret that blue light is used for vegetative growth in alot of different applications. I really dont understand why there hasnt been more discussion and experimentation with blue lighting in planted tanks.
I consider myself pretty well versed in aquarium lighting, and I have seen almost no solid information about blue lights for planted tank growth. Marineland has blue diodes in their plant light led, but almost all companys refer to bulbs that appear pink as "plant grow" bulbs. When I get my new light fixture from catalina (hopefully by the end of next week) I plan on running atleast 1 blue t5 in the mix.
I hope some more people with reallife experience using blue bulbs chime in!
I have to correct myself red has more to do with blooming, blue has more to do with growth if i remember right
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it started from about 5 leaves of hydrocotyl.
Running 6w 10k and 10w blue
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Overall Football Traits1 = Exceptional2 = Above average3 = Average4 = Below average5 = Marginal
Production 2 2010: (13/11)-55-8-1; 2011: (13/6)-27-12-3; Career: 5TFL-1FF and 1PR-21-21.0-0 Height-Weight-Speed 2 Above average top-end speed. Lean and tall corner that can add some bulk but has the frame to do it. Durability 2 Missed 2012 Western Kentucky game with a hip flexor injury though reportedly told coaches that he could have played. Intangibles 2 Plenty of experience playing in big games and no moment appears too big for him. Humble. He holds himself accountable and stands up for teammates.
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Production 1 2009: (12/7) - 33-3-4 at DS; 2010: (13/12) - 54-5-2 at DC; 2011: (13/13) - 71-4-5; Career: PRs - 16-166-1. Height-Weight-Speed 2 Is tall with adequate bulk and long arms. Appears on tape to have adequate but not great straight-line speed. Durability 1 Has played in all 38 games during first three seasons at Mississippi State (2009-11). Intangibles 2 No off the field issues to our knowledge. Has proven to be a versatile player with experience at cornerback, safety and on special teams, including role as punt return specialist. Has a one-year old son named Keidan with his girlfriend. Grandson of Mrs. Maggie Banks.
Cornerback Specific Traits1 = Exceptional2 = Above average3 = Average4 = Below average5 = Marginal
Instincts/Recognition 2 Confident, competitive and experienced cornerback who continues to improve his recognition skills. Displays natural instincts as a football player. Is crafty and shows good situational awareness. Can be a quarter-count late diagnosing quick-hitting routes (slants, outs, etc.) when playing off the line. But does a very nice job of transitioning eyes from WR to QB when working in zone (see: INT vs. LSU 2011). Diagnoses run quickly without getting caught peeking in backfield. Shows good instincts when turned loose on the blitz, which occurs frequently (four 2011 tapes studied). Cover Skills 3 Has quick feet but is a bit high cut and lacks ideal change of direction skills. Has some trouble versus smaller, quicker WRs (ie Arkansas' Jarius Wright). However, he has the length to matchup well versus bigger WRs (ie LSU's Rueben Randle). Seems to be at his best in press-man coverage. Is learning how to properly use his hands to jab and reroute WRs at the line. Is aggressive and physical. Does a nice job with his feet and does not swing open the gate prematurely. Lacks explosive burst out of his pedal and teams will attack him with quick-hitters when they anticipate him giving a cushion. Ball Skills 2 Has been an above average ballhawk throughout his career. Has returned three of 12 career punt returns for TDs. Is aggressive and attacks the ball like a WR. Does not appear to have great leaping ability but has long arms and has proven capable of catching ball over head. Run Support 1 Aggressive cornerback. Not at all afraid to mix it up physically. Flies around the field and will sacrifice his body to get in on the play. Needs to be more consistent with hand usage and continue to improve upper body strength to disengage quicker. But he is willing and active in support. Does a nice job with outside leverage. Not afraid to mix it up near the line of scrimmage. Has experience at DS and has worked as an eight defender in the box. Also shows very good awareness when turned loose off the edge as a blitzer. Has a tendency to wrap up a bit high but does a better job than most college CBs of finishing tackles. Looks to strip the ball when possible and has flashed effectiveness in that area.


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Adrian Sutil has warned that Lotus will be at a "disadvantage" for missing the opening pre-season test...
Adrian Sutil has warned that Lotus will be at a "disadvantage" for missing the opening pre-season test.
Lotus confirmed earlier this week that they would not attend the Jerez test but will rather wait until Bahrain and its "representative conditions."
But, given the major regulation changes for the 2014 season, Sutil says Lotus are making a big mistake.
"I think real testing at the moment is what we need and not simulator work, because you can't simulate everything," he told Reuters. "In the end you need to go on the circuit and see how it goes.
"This is a very important test and we don't have much so I think it's clear that it will be a disadvantage for Lotus.
"But who knows why they decided it? I would say it is definitely not good."
The German, whose Sauber team is powered by Ferrari, downplayed fears of a reliability disaster with the new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engines.
"Maybe we have no problems at all and everyone will do laps and laps. Who knows? But normally with a new engine you suffer a few problems.
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Quorum Sensing Measured in Microorganism System Using Plate Reader - 2035-02_Inhibitor_DoseNoFile_DryPowder_Activity_Set4
Keywords: Quorum Sensing, Auto-inducer 2 (AI-2), Vibrio harveyi, LuxS, LuxPQ, LuxO, LuxU, luciferase, Luminescence ..more
Related BioAssays
Related BioAssays
BioActive Compounds: 7
Related Experiments
Keywords: Quorum Sensing, Auto-inducer 2 (AI-2), Vibrio harveyi, LuxS, LuxPQ, LuxO, LuxU, luciferase, Luminescence
Assay Overview: A modified strain of Vibrio harveyi with constitutive on quorum sensing system will be exposed to small molecules identified from the HTS screen used to identify LuxS inhibitors and LuxPQ antagonists. Growth of the organism post exposure will be followed using optical density and disruption of down stream quorum sensing elements will be observed based on decreased luminescent signal.
Expected Outcome: Identification of AI-2 quorum sensing system inhibitors with modes of action which either antagonize the LuxPQ receptor or inhibit LuxS synthase. Such inhibitors should not perturb growth (observed by optical density) nor the constitutive on quorum sensing (observed by luminescence).
Add 45 nL 10 mM sample / well to a sterile 384 well black clear bottom assay plate (Greiner microclear). Add 60 uL / well screening culture using a combi dispenser (Thermo) and read OD600 on Envision plate reader (Perkin-Elmer), incubate plate 9 h 30 degrees C in a humid incubator, read OD600 and luminescence on Envision plate reader.
Quorum Sensing Reagents
BB721 Vibrio harveyi (Constitutive On Quorum Sensing )
Overnight Culture
5 mL LM medium plus one colony BB721, 30C 250 rpm
Screening Culture
Overnight Culture diluted to OD600 0.0005 in AB medium
LM Medium (Rich medium for overnights and agar plates)
20 g NaCl (JT Baker, 3624-19)
10 g bactotryptone (BD, 211705)
5 g yeast extract (EMD, 1.03753)
brought to 1 liter, 0.22 u sterile filter
For plates, add 7.5 g agar (BD, 28130) / 500 ml LM autoclave 15 min, plate and flame
AB Medium (Autoinducer Bioassay Medium)
100 ml 10X AB salt
2 g casamino acids (BD, 223050)
10 mL 1 M Phosphate Buffer pH 7
10 mL 0.1 M Arginine
100 uL 1 M Borate
brought to 1 liter, 0.22 u sterile filter
10X AB salt (3M NaCl, 0.5 M MgSO4)
175 g NaCl (JT Baker, 3624-19)+ 123 g MgSO4 * 7 H20 (Sigma, 230391) brought to 1 liter, 0.22 u sterile filter
1 M Phosphate Buffer pH 7
61.5 mL 1 M K2HPO4 (Sigma, P3786 ) + 38.5 mL 1 M KH2PO4 (Sigma, P0662)
1 M Borate
15.5 g Boric Acid (Sigma, B1934) brought to 500 mL 0.22 u sterile filter
100 mM Arginine
8.71 g Arginine (free base) (Calbiochem, 1820) brought to 500 mL 0.22 u sterile filter
PRESENCE OF CONTROLS: Neutral control wells (NC; n=104) and positive control wells (PC; n=9) were included on every plate.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: Active compounds result in decreasing readout signal.
For each sample, the highest valid tested concentration (Max_Concentration) was determined and the active concentration limit (AC_limit) was set to equal (10)(Max_Concentration).
The raw signals of the plate wells were normalized using the 'Neutral Controls' method in Genedata Assay Analyzer (v7.0.3):
The median raw signal of the intraplate neutral controls (NC) is set to a normalized activity value of 0.
A normalized activity value of 100 is defined as (2)(NC).
A normalized activity value of -50 is defined as (0.5)(NC).
Experimental wells values were scaled to this range.
PATTERN CORRECTION: No plate pattern correction algorithm from Genedata Condoseo (v.7.0.3) was applied.
AC values were calculated using the curve fitting strategies in Genedata Screener Condoseo (7.0.3).
AC values were calculated up to the active concentration limit described for each sample.
pAC was set to equal -1*log10(AC)
Activity_Outcome = 1 (inactive) when:
a) compound shows activity but in a direction opposite to the expected outcome
in these cases, values describing curve fitting parameters (Sinf, S0, Hill Slope, log_AC50, log_AC50_SE) are set to null
b) curve fit is constant where activity is > -30% and < 30% at all tested concentrations, or
c) AC > AC_limit
Activity_Outcome = 2 (active) when:
AC <= AC_limit
Activity_Outcome = 3 (inconclusive) when:
a) Curve fitting strategy resulted in a constant fit with activity >= -70% but <= -30%, or
b) The fit was deemed not valid due to poor fit quality.
If PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_OUTCOME = 1 (inactive) or 3 (inconclusive),
then PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE = 0
If PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_OUTCOME = 2 (active)
then PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE = (10)(pAC)
Scores relate to AC in this manner:
120 = 1 pM
90 = 1 nM
60 = 1 uM
30 = 1 mM
When the active concentration (AC) is calculated to be greater than the highest valid tested concentration (Max_Concentration), the PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE is calculated using Max_Concentration as the basis.
When the active concentration (AC) is calculated to be less than the lowest tested concentration, the PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE is calculated using the lowest tested concentration as the basis.
The individual dose data point columns ('Activity_at_xxuM') reported here represent the median of valid (unmasked) replicate observations at each concentration. These values are the inputs to a curve fitting algorithm.
All other data columns represent values which are derived during the curve fitting algorithm; this may sometimes include automatic further masking of some replicate data points.
Occasionally this results in perceived inconsistencies: for example, between the derived 'Maximal_Activity' and the apparent most active data point.
Categorized Comment - additional comments and annotations
From PubChem:
Assay Format: Organism-based
Result Definitions
* Activity Concentration. ** Test Concentration.
Additional Information
Grant Number: 1 R03 MH086452-01
Data Table (Concise)


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It's been a minute since I've updated the personal blog with news. I could list off a variety of excuses, including running the label (Proper Trax), working in the studio, playing gigs–you know the drill…but when it comes down to it, it doesn't take all that much time to just log in here and post up some news. Overall, things have been great, with the Split Personalities II release doing quite well with DJs like Ryan Elliot, Raiz, and Amir Alexander showing support in their charts and mixsets, to a significant increase in direct supporters making the effort to contact the label personally for purchases. It's really been nice to see this outflow of support for the label and its artists. So thanks to all. There are copies still available if you're interested, just go to the label site above and order it. I randomly run bonus specials for the direct buyers, including CDs of demo cuts, or special order offers for upcoming releases, so it definitely behooves you to go that route over regular retailers.
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qPCR Assay for DCT Expression Measured in Cell-Based System Using RT-PCR - 2084-12_Inhibitor_Dose_DryPowder_Activity
Assay Overview: MITF initiates a transcriptional program leading to melanocyte differentiation, cell cycle arrest, survival and pigmentation. It directly regulates the transcription of genes including DCT. SK-MEL-5 cells will be treated with compounds at dose. Cell extracts will be generated, mRNA will be purified and cDNA will be made from individual wells, qPCR will be performed for DCT, an MITF target gene, and a house keeping gene, GAPDH. Compounds that suppress expression of MITF target genes at an AC50 < 10 uM will be pursued. ..more
BioActive Compounds: 28
Related Experiments
Keywords: qPCR, MITF, SK-MEL-5, DCT
Assay Overview: MITF initiates a transcriptional program leading to melanocyte differentiation, cell cycle arrest, survival and pigmentation. It directly regulates the transcription of genes including DCT. SK-MEL-5 cells will be treated with compounds at dose. Cell extracts will be generated, mRNA will be purified and cDNA will be made from individual wells, qPCR will be performed for DCT, an MITF target gene, and a house keeping gene, GAPDH. Compounds that suppress expression of MITF target genes at an AC50 < 10 uM will be pursued.
Expected Outcome: Compounds that inhibit MITF directly or indirectly will reduce the expression of DCT and lead to an increased signal. Delta Ct of treated wells will be greater than delta Ct of mock wells; the Ct of the test gene is increased due to compounds, representing fewer mRNA copies. An increase in delta delta Ct is expected.
Day 1 (Cell Plating)
4,000 cells/well SK-MEL-5 cells are added to each well of a Corning White, 384-well, tissue culture plate in 30 uL of DMEM media using a standard Combi liquid dispenser (Thermo). The plated cells are then incubated overnight in a tissue culture incubator (Thermo) at 37 degrees C and 5% CO2
Day 2 (Compound Pinning)
The following day, 100nL of compound is added to each well using the Cy-Bi Well pin transfer array. After addition of compound, the plates are returned to the tissue culture incubator and are again incubated overnight.
Day 3 (cDNA Synthesis)
1. Cell lysis (using Cells-to-Ct kits, Ambion cat.no. 4391851C)
The medium is aspirated and the cells are washed twice (100 uL with PBS) using the ELX405 Plate washer (Biotek). The assay plates are flipped upside down and centrifuged at 1000 rpm 2 minutes to remove the excess liquid. 10 uL of Lysis solution with DNase I (from Cell to CT Lysis kit, Ambion) is added to each well using the MultiDrop Combi/Standard tube dispensing cassette (Thermo Scientific). Each assay plate is then shaken for 2 minutes and incubated for an additional 5 minutes at room temperature. At the end of the incubation, 1 uL of stop solution (from Cells to CT Lysys kit, Ambion) is added with the Multidrop Combi-nl (Thermo Scientific) and the assay plates are centrifuged (faced up)(1000 rpm, 2minutes) . The assay plates are incubated for 2 minutes at room temperature and processed for reverse transcription.
2. Reverse transcription (RT) (using Cell to CT RT kit, Ambion cat. no. #4402958)
TABLE 1. 8 uL RT Master Mix/10 uL total reaction volume)
Component Amount per reaction
2X RT Buffer 5 uL
20X RT Enzyme Mix 0.5 uL
Nuclease-Free Water 2.5 uL
3. 8 uL of RT is dispensed into each well of a RT assay plate (Axygen, PCR-384 RGD C). 2 uL of the lysed cells are transferred into RT assay plate using Vario transfer unit (CyBi Well). The RT assay plates are incubated at 37 degrees C for 1h and the reverse transcriptase is inactivated by incubating the plates for 1 minute at 95 degrees C. cDNA is stored at -80 degrees C until ready for qPCR analysis.
Day 4 (qPCR)
1. Prepare qPCR master mix (using Light Cycler Probes Master, Roche cat. no.4887301001)
Table 2.
4 uL PCR Master Mix/5uL total volume of reaction
Component ###Amount per reaction
2X Roche Master Mix (Probes Master) ###2.5 uL
20X FAM Taqman probe/primers set ###0.125 uL
(human DCT, Applied Biosystems, 4331182 Hs01098278_m1)
20X VIC Taqman probe/primers set ###0.125 uL
(human GAPDH, Applied Biosystems C10228)PCR H2O ###1.25 uL
2. 4 uL/well of PCR master mix is dispensed in PCR plate (Roche Light Cycler 480 MultiWell Plate 384, Cat# 04 729 749 001) using the Multidrop Combi-nl (Thermo Scientific).
3. 1 uL/well of RT DNA is transferred in the 4 uL/well PCR plate. The PCR plates are centrifuged (faced up) 2 minutes at 1000 rpm.
4. PCR is performed using ThermoCycler (Roche Light Cycler 480 II) with Macro Probe Protocol with this setup:
Step Temperature Time
1. 95 degrees C 10 minutes
2. 95 degrees C 10 seconds
3. 60 degrees C 30 seconds
Step 2 and 3 (55 cycles)
4.#40 degrees C#### 30 seconds
1. Using the Roche Light Cycler instrument software, a cycle call was generated for when each well enters log phase amplification (Ct).
2. The delta Ct value was determined by subtracting the Ct value of the control gene (GAPDH) from the Ct value of the target gene (DCT) in each well.
3. The delta delta Ct value of each compound treatment was determined by averaging the delta Ct values of the mock well on each plate and subtracting that average from the delta Ct value of each compound well.
PRESENCE OF CONTROLS: Neutral control wells (NC; n=36) were included on every plate.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: Active compounds result in increase readout signal.
For each sample, the highest valid tested concentration (Max_Concentration) was determined and the active concentration limit (AC_limit) was set to equal (2)(Max_Concentration).
The raw signals of the plate wells were normalized using the 'Neutral Controls' method in Genedata Assay Analyzer (v.10.0.2):
The median raw signal of the intraplate neutral controls (NC) is set to a normalized activity value of 0.
A normalized activity value of 100 is defined as (2)(NC).
A normalized activity value of 50 is defined as (0.5)(NC).
Experimental wells values were scaled to this range.
PATTERN CORRECTION: No plate pattern correction algorithm from Genedata Condoseo (v.10.0.2) was applied.
MEASUREMENT USED TO DETERMINE ACTIVE CONCENTRATION (AC): AbsACNN where NN=40
AbsACNN values were calculated using the curve fitting strategies in Genedata Screener Condoseo (v.10.0.2).
AbsACNN values were calculated up to the active concentration limit described for each sample.
pAbsACNN was set to equal -1*log10(AbsACNN)
Activity_Outcome = 1 (inactive) when:
a) compound shows activity but in a direction opposite to the expected outcome
in these cases, values describing curve fitting parameters (Sinf, S0, Hill Slope, log_AbsACNN, log_AbsACNN_SE) are set to null
b) curve fit is constant where activity is > -30% and < 30% at all tested concentrations, or
c) AbsACNN> AbsACNN_limit
Activity_Outcome = 2 (active) when:
AbsACNN <= AbsACNN_limit
Activity_Outcome = 3 (inconclusive) when:
a) Curve fitting strategy resulted in a constant fit with activity >= -70% but <= -30%, or
b) The fit was deemed not valid due to poor fit quality.
If PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_OUTCOME = 1 (inactive) or 3 (inconclusive),
then PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE = 0
If PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_OUTCOME = 2 (active)
then PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE = (10)(pAbsACNN)
Scores relate to AbsACNN in this manner:
120 = 1 pM
90 = 1 nM
60 = 1 uM
30 = 1 mM
When the active concentration (AbsACNN) is calculated to be greater than the highest valid tested concentration (Max_Concentration), the PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE is calculated using Max_Concentration as the basis.
When the active concentration (AbsACNN) is calculated to be less than the lowest tested concentration, the PUBCHEM_ACTIVITY_SCORE is calculated using the lowest tested concentration as the basis.
The individual dose data point columns ('Activity_at_xxuM') reported here represent the median of valid (unmasked) replicate observations at each concentration. These values are the inputs to a curve fitting algorithm.
All other data columns represent values which are derived during the curve fitting algorithm; this may sometimes include automatic further masking of some replicate data points.
Occasionally this results in perceived inconsistencies: for example, between the derived 'Maximal_Activity' and the apparent most active data point.
Categorized Comment - additional comments and annotations
From PubChem:
Assay Format: Cell-based
Assay Cell Type: SK-MEL-5
From ChEMBL:
Assay Format: Cell-based
Assay Type: Functional
Result Definitions
* Activity Concentration. ** Test Concentration.
Additional Information
Grant Number: 1 R03 DA031089-01
Data Table (Concise)


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CLARION – Once, twice, three times a finalist.
Ridgway advanced to the District 9 Class A boys championship game with a 49-46 overtime victory over Clarion-Limestone Wednesday night at Tippin Gym on the campus of Clarion University.
Ridgway will face Elk County Catholic Saturday night in the final game of the evening. An exact time has yet to be announced.
CLARION — The Elk County Catholic Crusader basketball team advanced to the District 9 Class A championship game by defeating the Johnsonburg Rams by a 66-47 score Wednesday night at Clarion University.
The Crusaders were able to take advantage of a poor shooting night by the Rams. Johnsonburg was 15 of 53 from the field for 28 percent while Elk Catholic was 20 of 38 for 61 percent. Elk Catholic was seven of 17 from behind the three-point arc while the Rams wee three of 29.
CLARION – Former St. Marys Area wrestling coach Wayne Fordoski was one of seven individuals inducted into the District 9 Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday night, during a ceremony held prior to the AA and AAA finals at the District 4/9 Wrestling Championships at Clarion University.
Each year, the District 9 Chapter of the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association (PWCA) recognizes inductees for their "outstanding achievements and contributions as wrestlers, coaches, and contributors to the sport of wrestling."
CLARION – Ridgway wrestling will send three wrestlers to the Northwest Regional Championships after the conclusion of the District 9 Individual Wrestling Championships Saturday night at Tippin Gym on the campus of Clarion University.
Drew Baumgratz (120), Dalton Sheasley (170) and Sam Delhunty (182) qualified for the Elkers.
ST. MARYS – The Elkers (18-6) exacted a measure of revenge and then some with a dominating 47-21 victory Friday night against the Cameron County Red Raiders (20-3) in the District 9 Class A quarterfinal held at St. Marys Area High School.
KANE – Early on, a Johnsonburg win seemed like it would be a slam dunk.
After Cameron Grumley's third dunk of the night, it was for Johnsonburg.
Grumley finished with a game-high 27 points and had three one-handed jams as Johnsonburg won 79-47 over Coudersport Friday night at Kane High School in the District 9 Class A boys basketball quarterfinal.
Ridgway used a strong second half to pull away for a 58-32 victory over Clarion Wednesday night at Ridgway Area High School in the first round of the District 9 Class A boys basketball playoffs.
The 11th-seeded Bobcats (11-12) hung around in the first half and trailed just 20-15 at halftime. Ridgway would take control in the third quarter scoring as many points (20) in the third quarter as the Elkers did in the first half combined.
ST. MARYS – Senior point guard Cole Peterson did just about everything possible to bring another AML championship to Johnsonburg.
Peterson had a 3-point play, a 4-point play and a game-high 28 points to lead the Rams to a 59-41 victory over Elk County Catholic Saturday night in the boys AML Championship game held at St. Marys Area High School.
Complementing Peterson's 28 points was Cameron Grumley scoring 13 points for Johnsonburg.
For Ridgway, turnovers turned into an AML semifinal defeat Friday night.
Johnsonburg took advantage of Ridgway miscues en route to a 44-33 win over Ridgway at Ridgway Area High School.
A pair of runs in the first and third quarters helped spur the Rams to the lead and the victory.
JOHNSONBURG – Johnsonburg celebrated Senior Night for its three seniors as the Rams hosted Sheffield Wednesday night, falling 54-15 to the Wolverines.
The three seniors for Johnsonburg are Alex Zimmerman, Justin Haupright and Matt Reeves.


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Gallery: Awesome Mobile Prefab Coffee Platform is a Rapid Prototyped Wa...
Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. donated a generous supply of Alpolic, which is a unique aluminum composite material, to the studio in hope that the students could explore it and come up with innovative uses. The students and their professors aimed to push the material to its extents within the limits of currently available CNC fabrication technology. At the same time, the design studio also set out to explore why prefab construction has not had as big of an impact as it was touted to have.
Through the students' research and marketing studies and love of mobile food trucks, they settled on a design for a mobile coffee station. While mobile food trucks are seen everywhere, their design and functionality often leave much to be desired. To create the mobile coffee platform, the students built a rolling steel frame, which can be moved by hand or pulled by a vehicle. The body of the coffee bar is composed of ribs of Alpolic cut with a CNC machine and partially covered with a plywood exterior.
The barista stands behind the wraparound bar serving up coffee drinks, while customers can stand under the shade and chat it up. There is no floor to the coffee bar and the barista stands at the same level as patrons, which also helps during cleanup. Rapid Type was completed in early May and is available for special events should you need your own rolling coffee shop.
Images ©Kory Bieg


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I thought it was against the TOS to change peoples posts in a quote?
I don't want him to get in trouble as annoying as he is, I just wish we could have some civil debates about football.7.Quoted Text
Added: September 13, 2004 - You may not alter someone else's words and use it as quoted text. Previously, this had long been an "unwritten rule" followed by all. But it now must be added.
BB Cle through the first 2 games of 2001 w/ Brady:
41-57, 1 playoff app, 1-1 playoff record.
BB w/ Brady 2001 season starting in week 3 when Brady made his first start: 12-3, 3-0 in playoffs won SB
BB would be a DC somewhere today if Brady didn't rescue his career.