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Human stem cells are unique as they undergo self renewal and differentiation to become specialized cells once given the right signals. The promise of stem cell research in understanding the cell biology, regenerative medicine and as drug screening has made this research an exciting area to explore. Hence, despite its ethical issues, stem cells are continuously being studied by establishing more stem cell laboratories. However, to produce robust, reproducible and reliable data, several important aspects must be reviewed and can be done by visiting established laboratories and getting insights from experienced users. This is to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the culture and experimentation and to prevent waste (Inamdar et al., 2012). The following discussions are describing about the basic human embryonic stem cell (hESC) academic laboratory with the final material is not intended for human application and with involvement of animal in vivo studies.
There are two main aspects to be considered in establishing a stem cell laboratory which can be categorized into administrative plan and physical plan. Administrative plan involves establishing protocols, seeking approvals, reporting and documentation and meanwhile physical plan involves designing and layout of the laboratory, equipment and personnel (Wesselschmidt & Schwartz, 2013). Stem cells derived from human embryos are facing with ethical issues hence permissions and approvals must be granted before starting the research. In the United Kingdom, there is a system called Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) to seek relevant approvals from HFEA, Research Ethic Committee (REC), and NHS & R&D Office in a single application process as shown in Table 1. As there will be animal in vivo studies, the studies must be conducted under licence from Home Office. Documentation including developing protocols is important to be recorded in laboratory note books. Protocols can be deviated from standard procedures and the version of a protocol is used must be mentioned so that the best technical procedures or the effect of changing procedures can be traced. If any legal conflict arises, laboratory note books are acceptable evidences which keeping records of all original work and fail to do so can even cause retraction of publications. It is helpful to document the procedures in organized and structured manner such as typical procedures shown in Table 2. In fact, this good scientific practice promotes efficient use of research resources (Inamdar, et al., 2012).
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Table 1. Regulators to seek for permissions and approvals related to human embryonic stem cells in the United Kingdom. Adapted from UK Stem Cell Tool Kit http://www.sc-toolkit.ac.uk/regulatoryroutes.cfm
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Table 2. Some of specified documented protocols in the stem cell culture laboratory. Modified from (Inamdar, 2012).
The scope of work such as the numbers and types of cell lines to be cultured and the number of people will work in the laboratory with their assigned tasks must be clearly defined. Besides that, maintenance of the stem cell lines and their characterization should be taken into account. If there is more than one cell lines are cultured simultaneously, the safeguards to prevent cross-contamination must be taken. The way new cell lines are being introduced, how are they going to be kept or quarantined (storage) for long use, the maintenance, the proper disposal of waste should be questioned and answered clearly. Basically the stem cell laboratory is not much different from the other cell culture laboratories despites some additional special techniques because of the uniqueness of the stem cells behavior (Wesselschmidt & Schwartz, 2013).
Physical Plan
Preplanning of laboratory design and layout first and foremost must be based on the budget. This is to ensure long term cost and continuous support in maintaining the stem cell cultures. (Wesselschmidt & Schwartz, 2013). The primary consideration in designing the cell culture laboratory is to provide the atmosphere that does not contaminate the cells and the people around. Thus, in the case of redesigning the laboratory, the location and its prior use must be checked to avoid any possible contaminations (Inamdar et al., 2012).
Laboratory Design
Lean principle can be introduced to reduce work travel around laboratory and cross-contamination (Griffiths et al., n.d.). The layout of laboratory as shown in Figure 1 is designed to accommodate six main essential requirements which are sterile handling, preparation, incubation, wash-up, sterilization and storage as described in Table 3. The preparation area supposed to be next to wash-up and sterilization areas meanwhile the sterile working area is accessible to the storage and incubators (Freshney, 1994).
The supply of liquid nitrogen and CO2 is needed in cell culture laboratory, thus their installation and handling must be given serious attention. The gases must be filtered from microbes, securely fixed, and its location must be far from cell culture work to avoid contamination during replacement. The full knowledge about equipment is necessary to ensure its correct function. The laboratory should have a reliable electric supply with the provision of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for essential equipments in cell culture procedures such as class II cabinets, air filter and incubators (Inamdar et al., 2012).
Laboratory Operation
The core of stem cell laboratory operation is requirement for regular cleaning by its well-trained staff and strict monitoring procedures by a nominated member. Appropriate ventilation must be provided to avoid potential sources of dampness or fungal growth. As the lab do not have a "clean room", it can use a high quality air conditioner and dehumidifiers together with hygienic practices such as the use of laminar flow hood, disposable items, clean gloved hands and disinfectant with 70% isopropanol in water (Inamdar et al., 2012).
Facilities or Equipments |
Considerations |
Sterile area |
Preparation area |
Wash-up area |
Tissue culture area |
Microscopy |
Water bath |
Centrifuge machine |
Vacuum source |
2-L Erlenmeyer flasks with in-line filter |
Pipet |
Micropipettors |
Storage areas: |
Table 3. Essential requirements in tissue culture facilities. Modified from (Wesselschmidt & Schwartz, 2013 & Freshney,1994).
Figure 1. The layout of the stem cell laboratory with adjacent washing-up area, sterilization area, preparation area, administration, the storage and the culture area suitable for 20 to 30 persons. Image modified from (Freshney, 1994).
Embryonic Stem Cell Culture Analysis and Quality Control
Upon receiving the new stem cell lines, they must be quarantined until mycoplasma testing is done. Mycoplasma can spread rapidly between cultures and cause defect to cell lines (Young et al, 2010). Feeder cells also should be tested with this test and if the feeder cells are derived from mouse embryo, they must undergo microbiological test (Inamdar et al., 2012).
It is crucial to monitor hESC cultures as they can undergo genetic drift over time as they are being kept for a long time . Karyotyping must be done as soon as the cells are obtained to see the changes. Besides that, in order to ensure their pluripotency, several assays can be done routinely such as checking for antibody markers through immunofluorescent staining or quantitative PCR and observation of cell morphology. The gold standard to ensure pluripotency is through formation of teratoma tumor in immune-deficient mouse by transplanting a hESC cell line (Lyons et al., 2007).
Skilled Personnel
Staff must be competent to fulfill their duties effectively thus they must be equipped with necessary trainings such as in handling laboratory safety and equipments, aseptic techniques, cell banking, characterization of cell lines and their safety testing, quality control and record management (Inamdar et al., 2012). The knowledge of methods to keep the hESC in undifferentiated cells is crucial. For the time being automation is not necessary in stem cell culture as it requires eyes to passage the cells and to determine their confluent is subjective. Secondly, the protocol is developing and the researchers are improving with it thus there is no need for automation as the procedure might change in the following experiment (Koppal, 2013).
In conclusion, in order to operate a successful stem cell laboratory such considerations must be reviewed which includes documentation and approvals, established Standard Operating Procedures, laboratory planning and design, proper equipment and electric supplies, quality control and skilled personnel in order to ensure smooth operations and reproducible data.
Freshney, IR. Laboratory Design and Layout. In: Ian Freshney, R., editor. Culture of Animal Cells: a manual of basic technique. 5. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons; 1994. p. 19-23.
Griffiths, T., Peto, A., Thorogood, J., & Tiffany, D. (n.d.). Conceptual Design of a Cutting Edge Stem Cell Research Facility . Retrieved from http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/e-engineering/documents/Griffiths_et_al_for_publication.pdf on 15th May 2014
Inamdar, M. S., Healy, L., Sinha, A., & Stacey, G. (2012). Global Solutions to the Challenges of Setting up and Managing a Stem Cell Laboratory, 830–843.
Lyons, I.; Tan, D.; Schwartz, PH.; Rao, M. Setting up a facility for human embryonic stem cell research. In: Loring, JF.; Wesselschmidt, RL.; Schwartz, PH., editors. Human Stem Cell Manual: A Laboratory Guide. 1. New York: Elsevier; 2007. p. 389-413.
Koppal, T. (2013, December 6). Ask the Expert: Setting up a Stem Cell Culture Lab: Dos and Don'ts. Lab Manager. Retrieved from http://www.labmanager.com/ask-the-expert/2013/12/ask-the-expert-setting-up-a-stem-cell-culture-lab-dos-and-don-ts#.U37w6nb93D8 on 20th February 2014
UK Stem Cell Tool Kit. Department of Health. Retrieved from http://www.sc-toolkit.ac.uk/regulatoryroutes.cfm on 20th May 2014
Wesselschmidt, R. L., & Schwartz, P. H. (2013). The Stem Cell Laboratory: Design, Equipment, and Oversight. NIH Public Access, (6), 3–13.
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Jul 4, 2012 at 8:14 pm #1291674
I've got a question to throw out there…does anyone have any advice on expedition size backpacks? Ive recently (about 8mths ago) got my first CiloGear pack, and i really like it due to its lightness and its lack of bells in whistles…i think too many packs out there have too much stuff added to them that arent really neccessary. However, i'm not sure its the best pack out there for my trip to alaska next year. I also think that the denali pro is way too heavy…anyways, any advice on expeditions packs would be great….thanks
Jul 4, 2012 at 9:40 pm #1892318Hyperlite Mountain Gear. I love my Porter.
Jul 4, 2012 at 10:53 pm #1892321McHale
Jul 5, 2012 at 8:16 am #1892366having some idea of what you are going to be doing with the pack will help in getting pointed in the right direction. as mentioned above, if money is no object dan mchale can/will pretty-much build whatever you could dream of. i've got a cilogear 60l and it's pretty-much as big as i'd ever need. if i was going to alaska to climb denali (west butt) i'd be trying to borrower or would buy cilo's 75l. as far as well designed, big volume load haulers at a competitive price, the cilo 75l is hard to beat. i'd have very few opportunities to use a pack that big again. some of my climbing partners, who can own pretty much any pack they want, still use their old dana terraplane or gregory denali as their "expedition" packs that they've modified and cut things off of over the years. they are not light packs by any stretch of the imagination, but as mchale will tell you, when you start hauling a lot of weight, the pack weight as a percentage of total weight (i know, heresy on backpackinglight.com) becomes less important when compared to its ability to carry a lot of weight comfortably. most important in your pack selection is how it fits you, no matter which manufacturer/pack you choose.
Jul 5, 2012 at 8:41 am #1892370The pack you need is Mystery Ranch Trance XXX it is a 69 liter no frills pack made out of Xpac cordura and Mx 25 Kevlar impregnated cordura bottom and only weighs 4 pounds 2 ounces. A all Xpac bag make it pretty water proof.
It has the famous Mystery Ranch hauling system with a X frame that Dana Gleason pioneered back in the old Dana Designs days can haul 30 to 50 lbs and the X frame has been tested to carry 70 lbs if needed.
http://www.mysteryranch.com/adventure/backpacking-packs/trance-xxx-packOr if you need a more recent version of Dana Designs Terra plane the Mystery Ranch G5000 is 82 liters pack hauls 50 to 80 lbs.
Jul 5, 2012 at 9:50 am #1892382I love my Osprey Aether 85 !
I've owned a bunch including a Dana Desing Terraplane . and this is my favorite .. Super comfortable
Jul 5, 2012 at 10:18 am #1892385Another vote for McHale, it's a custom pack so it's not cheap or quick.
Jul 5, 2012 at 10:23 am #1892387Plus 1 on the Porter and the MR Trance. The Trance is very large and the suspension is good to 50 plus lbs easily. Good pricing as well and the quality is second to none.
Jul 5, 2012 at 10:29 am #1892390How long of a trip and activity?
I used my Six Moons Design 4200 ci pack three years ago for a six day trip, worked fine.
DuaneJul 5, 2012 at 1:34 pm #1892444> Another vote for McHale, it's a custom pack so it's not cheap or quick.
Especially if you order it in Dyneema, which I did with mine. It's quite a bit lighter than you'd expect for a similarly sized pack in a conventional fabric, but yes… they are pricey.
That said, they're also precisely what you want, since they're custom made. Plus, Dan doesn't mind answering questions about the packs and features so that you can make educated decisions about what you're getting.
Jul 5, 2012 at 2:07 pm #1892460The prototype was Ed Staffords's pack for his 800+ day expedition walking the Amazon from source to sea.
Ed talking about the pack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXL7SeetPglink to pack:
http://www.macpac.co.nz/shop/en_nz/gear-and-clothing/packs/packs-trek/11660.htmlJul 5, 2012 at 2:58 pm #1892474+1. No comparison for carrying comfort and quality.
Jul 5, 2012 at 3:01 pm #1892475Except Mystery Ranch that are equal in quality and carrying ability. Heck, their external designs are for carrying well over 100 lbs ( yuck!).
And yes, I have owned both.
Jul 5, 2012 at 4:41 pm #1892488Sure, it makes sense to go with Mystery Ranch if you were going to make a custom McHale pack that was the same as a Mystery Ranch. There's much more to a pack than quality and its suspension.
Jul 5, 2012 at 4:56 pm #1892490I just wanted to be clear that one not need to buy a full dyneema pack that costs $1200 to have high quality load hauler. The benefit of a Mchale is that you get the fabrics and options that YOU want. It is definitely appealing. But the OP did not mention such a need.
Jul 5, 2012 at 6:31 pm #1892506thanks for all the responses! yes, i am shopping around for a pack for denali (w.butt) I'm gonna check out all the advice that you guys gave me and hopefully come to a conclusion! once again, thanks for the advice!!
Jul 5, 2012 at 6:36 pm #1892507Another vote for the Osprey Aether line. They come in 60, 70 and 85 liters.
I have the 60 and use it more than other packs because it is so comfy.
Jul 6, 2012 at 6:18 am #1892578My lowe carries the best of all the packs I've tried when I need to carry 40+ pounds and negotiate rough terrain. I think it's because the pack is a tall narrow & shallow shape, and the back curves forward quite a bit more than packs made for walking upright on smooth trails.
Jul 6, 2012 at 12:06 pm #1892645C'mon David, you don't really believe that!
The guy is looking for an expedition pack, you know that McHale would be be a good choice for him.
I own three of them, and have owned two Mystery Ranch packs myself. Frankly, I was disappointed in the MR Trances load carrying ability on my trip to the Tetons one summer. Loved my G5000…up to 40 lbs.
Jul 6, 2012 at 12:45 pm #1892655Charlie, I don't believe what?
What I said was, and I quote, "Except Mystery Ranch that are equal in quality and carrying ability. Heck, their external designs are for carrying well over 100 lbs ( yuck!)."
There is nothing in this statement that is incorrect. I felt the quality was equal, both excellent, and better than off the rack packs currently available. The MR NICE frame, an external design, was developed for hauling over 100 lb loads.
Then I said, "I just wanted to be clear that one not need to buy a full dyneema pack that costs $1200 to have high quality load hauler. The benefit of a Mchale is that you get the fabrics and options that YOU want. It is definitely appealing. "
Jul 6, 2012 at 1:59 pm #1892670if this pack work/fits you this is a pretty good deal:
i know a couple of guys who've used this pack and liked it alot.
standard no-shill disclaimer: i'm not the seller and don't know the seller, just passing along what appears to be a good deal.
Jul 6, 2012 at 8:14 pm #1892728McHale.
Jul 7, 2012 at 8:23 am #1892807I have seen video at I think it a SHOT show were the MR sales reps and customers were carrying around full grow men hanging on the frame. That how heavy duty the NICE frame is. The primary use is the military needed a pack frame that would carry heavy combat gear or a wounded solider if needed out of harms way . Back country hunters use NICE frame also MR also has adapted it for expedition backpacking. So if you plan on doing some hunting and carrying a hunting rifle plus ammo the NICE frame system is your choice.
The nice Frame/Shoulder straps/hipbelt alone weighs 4lbs, 4oz.,
http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting/nice-frame-packsThe packs I suggested are internal lighter weight framed packs that will get the job done for any thru hike with less weight .
I was also talking to a MR sales rep about how to adapted Street Fighter pack in to light weight weekend pack with a roll top and larger width sides for extra volume. Using X pac through out the pack instead of cordura 500d. He told me the frame sheet/shoulder straps/ hip belt alone weighs 1 lbs.
He said their company will leave the ultra light weight stuff to the specialty cottage manufactures.http://www.mysteryranch.com/adventure/backpacking-packs
Jul 7, 2012 at 8:31 am #1892809"Hyperlite Mountain Gear. I love my Porter."
… and my Expedition. 4400 cu in, with daisy chains to strap on more gear if required. Light, but carries well.
Jul 8, 2012 at 9:50 pm #1893250> Rakish mentions to look at a full dyneema Mchale, which isn't necessary to get the inherent goodness of the pack.
You made the same mistake he did…
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I have recieved some great suggestions re the zebra fabric block and I will let it stew for a few days. In the mean time I am making new bag tags. They give my bags a little more personality and are quick to make. Have you ever put some business cards in your purse or show bag only to lose them in the bottom? I can put 5-7 cards in the plastic cover and just pull them out when needed. Of course every bag I use will have its own tag. It heps to use up some of that fabric.
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A hoard of Bob Marley recordings discovered in a damp hotel basement have been restored after it was thought that they had been damaged beyond repair.
13 2" reel-to-reel analogue master tapes were found in the building in Kensal Rise, where Bob Marley and The Wailers stayed during tours of Europe during the 1970s.
Thanks to modern day restoration technology, 10 of the master reels were successfully cleaned and restored, and the sound has been described as enough to "send shivers down one's spine".
The tapes were rescued by a fan, Joe Gatt, who said he received a call from a friend doing building clearance, who told him about the tapes."I couldn't standby and let these objects, damaged or not, simply be destroyed," he told ITV.
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Like Being A Kid Again
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Today's "Sony Meeting" was honest to goodness fun. As someone who ditched consoles for PC (after PS2 due to money and college), I can say that I'm really interested in hearing what's coming down the line from Sony, MSFT, and Valve. As much as I enjoy PC gaming, there is a fair amount of PC-specific annoyances that would be nice to avoid by just buying a console. I mean, that's the reason I do my email, writing and 2D design work on a Mac: the OS gets out of the way, so I can just work. Not to mention, moving gaming from my workspace to the living room (my PC is 3D modeling/rendering setup so I can't just move it to the TV) would be a nice change of scenery. I was never one of the PC "master race" due to my years old, upper mid-level machine, so graphics weren't a big deal. It was always about having fun with the games... and despite the Sony Meeting's emphasis on graphics, I was so excited by the prospects for new gameplay. I'm actually excited to explore The Witness' island and hack stuff all Neuromancer-style in Watch_Dogs. Heck, despite his goofiness, I even want to ogle at an HD-car in Drive Club before I race it (albeit I'm an industrial designer, so it's kind of a given for my kind).
Now if someone like Valve can just make a living room PC that uses all my Steam stuff, maybe I'll consider that. But today's announcement showed me that Sony (and potentially MSFT) do have perks to their consoles that I am actually interested in. Background updates, instant stop and start, watching/sharing with friends in real time, a guaranteed running hardware spec: these are all great things. I think Ryan on the podcast said something to the effect of:
"I don't know what I want, but I know what I don't want when I see it."
Well, I saw what Sony is claiming to offer, with unique games in tow and I could see myself buying into that. Again, today was mostly talk of ideas and we haven't seen the physical box working in the real world, but the tone and approach was something I really enjoyed. Cerny was great, breaking down the a complex vision and specs in an easy to process, inspiring way. And the pro-developer stance was super-refreshing. I mean landing Jonathan Blow? Sony must be doing something right. Speaking of, bringing heavies like Bungie and Blizzard over isn't too shabby either.
To be honest, today's announcement has really got me wondering what exactly MSFT can follow this with. Are there any truly interesting exclusives for them now? I'm not sure. But man it's exciting to wonder isn't it? ...and for now that's all that matters right? Being excited again. Seeing Jeff, on twitter say:
"Man, I'm actually really excited about all this video game stuff. Like, sitting in my hotel room, nodding my head, thinking about PS4 games."
That's cool to me. Not for nothing, but when Jeff, a games-press, nay games-industry, veteran — who to be honest, has been sort of dark and cynical about games off/on this past year (see Jarcasts and Bombcasts) — is excited for stuff? Then you know it's pretty damn cool. We've got months till E3. Till then, bring on the crazy rumors and the live demos and the weird cell phone photos of "system parts." I'm excited to see what's coming. I'm excited to hear people say "Woah, that's cool!" about video games and not have it tinged with cynical irony. I'm excited to wildly guess about new systems and games with my friends, knowing it's probably only half true. Why? Because games should be fun, not just business, and right now it's fun and mysterious and exciting. It's like being a kid again.


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4.39 / 5.00 7,438 ViewsI need your vote, people of newgrounds! This is for the Australian doritos ad competition and it would be most awsome if you could go to http://www.doritos.com.au (BEST WAY TO FIND IT IS TO SEARCH 'DESTROY YOUR HUNGER') and vote for my ad. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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I should've really put a label on the dorito too. I don't think many people have seen a dorito with muscley man arms.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers
A veggie burger, made with chickpeas, spinach, Roma tomatoes, and traditional Greek herbs and spices.
MSF Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers contain 70% less fat than regular ground beef. Regular ground beef contains 15g total fat per serving (67g). MSF Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers contain 4.5g total fat per serving (67g).
Allergen Notes:
CONTAINS SOY, WHEAT, EGG, AND MILK INGREDIENTS.Serving Size: | 1 burger |
Calories: | 110 (kcal) |
Sugar: | 1 g |
Sodium: | 240 mg |
Dietary Fiber: | 7 g |
Total Fat: | 4.5 g |
COOKED CHICKPEAS (WATER, CHICKPEAS), WATER, COOKED BROWN RICE (WATER, BROWN RICE), ONION, GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER), CORN OIL, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SOY FLOUR, SPINACH, WHEAT GLUTEN, EGG WHITES, CALCIUM CASEINATE (FROM MILK), DICED ROMA TOMATOES, CONTAINS TWO PERCENT OR LESS OF SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ONION POWDER, CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, GARLIC POWDER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, XANTHAN GUM, THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, JALAPENO PEPPER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, GUM ACACIA, LEMON JUICE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), PAPRIKA (FOR COLOR).Cooking Instructions
Preparation Instructions: Keep Frozen Until Ready to Use.
For Food Safety and Quality, Heat to a Minimum Internal Temperature of 165°F, including when on the grill.
IN THE SKILLET (recommended method)
1. Preheat non-stick skillet over MEDIUM heat.
2. Lightly spray skillet with cooking oil.
3. Place frozen burgers in skillet.
4. Cook burgers over MEDIUM heat for 11-12 minutes, turning burgers over halfway through cook time.
1. Place frozen burger on a microwave safe plate.
2. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute 15 seconds-1 minute 30 seconds, turning burger over halfway through cooking time.
Microwaving more than 1 burger at one time is not recommended.
* Cooking instructions developed using 1100 watt microwave. Microwave ovens vary. Times given are approximate.
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place frozen burgers in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 17–18 minutes.
Caution: Never leave cooking appliance unattended while in use. Children should be supervised.
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Website last updated: 8-12-2016
By: Anders Frejdh
A celebration of
Daniel Craig
- hailed as one of the finest actors of his generation now known worldwide as the sixth person to portray James Bond on film - on his 48th birthday. In our eyes, Daniel Craig is the best actor to portray James Bond after
Sean Connery
With this page,
From Sweden with Love
would like to celebrate the brilliant and wonderful English actor and congratulate him on his birthday.
"Happy birthday Daniel and all the best, we love you as James Bond, keep up the great work. Hope to see you back in Sweden soon."
"Daniel plays Bond as a gentleman. But he's also trashy and sexy and scary. And that's an attractive combination. Previous Bonds were cerebral, Craig is physical." –
Eva Green
About Daniel Craig:
Daniel Craig
was born in Chester and brought up in Liverpool, leaving there to join the National Youth Theatre in London at the age of seventeen. He continued his training at the prestigious
London Guildhall School of Music and Drama
, graduating in 1991.
Craig made his film debut in 1992 in the South African boxing drama
The Power of One
but came to the attention of critics and casting directors in the much lauded 1996 television drama serial
Our Friends in the North
, playing the role of Geordie Peacock.
In 1998 he played the role of George Dyer, painter Francis Bacon's working class boyfriend in John Maybury's powerful biopic
Love Is the Devil
. In 2000 he was recognised as one of European Films' "Shooting Stars". This was followed by roles in
The Trench
(the "new" Q,
Ben Whishaw
, also appears in that film) written and directed by acclaimed author
William Boyd
(who wrote the James Bond novel
published in 2013), the ensemble black comedy
Hotel Splendide
(2000) (with Helen McCrory who portrays "Clair Dowar" in Skyfall), and then the Hollywood blockbuster
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
(2001) in which he played Lara Croft's boyfriend.
In 2002, Craig starred in
The Road to Perdition
directed by
Sam Mendes
(the director of
), receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of Connor Rooney, the troubled son of crime boss John Rooney, played by Paul Newman. The following year he starred in
The Mother
, a powerful drama directed by Roger Michell in which he played a young man who has an affair with a sixty year-old woman. This was followed by the role of Ted Hughes, starring opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in
about the lives of poets Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath.
In 2004, Craig took leading roles in
Enduring Love
(again with Ben Whishaw & Helen McCrory, and also stuntmen
Bill Weston
Nick Wilkinson
of James Bond fame), directed by Roger Michell, adapted from Ian McEwan's novel, and
Layer Cake
(a FSWL favourite), Matthew Vaughn's successful directorial debut about the contemporary criminal drug scene.
A role in John Maybury's thriller
The Jacket
(2005), starring alongside Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley, was followed by the lead in the television adaptation of Robert Harris' bestselling novel
(2005), and a leading role in Steven Spielberg's Oscar nominated
(2005) in which two villains from the James Bond series appears, Michael Lonsdale and Mathieu Amalric.
In 2006, Craig played Perry Smith in
opposite Toby Jones as Truman Capote (writer of the best-selling novel "In Cold Blood") based on the murders committed by Smith and Dick Hickock. He then starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Jeffery Wright (Felix Leiter in
Casino Royale
Quantum of Solace
) in
The Invasion
(2007), a horror thriller directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Casino Royale
(2006), Daniel Craig teamed again with Kidman to star in
The Golden Compass
(2007) (Eva Green,
Christopher Lee
Edward de Souza
also appears in the film), based on the first novel in the Philip Pullman trilogy. Followed by
Flashbacks of a Fool
(2008), written and directed by Baillie Walsh, and then
(2008) directed by Edward Zwick.
In 2008, he returned as James Bond for the second time in
Quantum of Solace
and this year he is back as
Ian Fleming's
secret agent in
Alongside his film work, Craig is acknowledged as a highly accomplished stage actor. His credits include leading roles in Hurlyburly, with the Peter Hall Company at the Old Vic, Angels in America at the National Theatre, and in 2002 he was nominated for a London Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for his performance in A Number, playing three roles opposite Michael Gambon. In 2009, he starred in
A Steady Rain
on Broadway alongside Hugh Jackman.
In June 2011, Daniel Craig married British actress Rachel Weisz who he had known for several years.
Editor's note:
For other posts covering Daniel Craig featured on
From Sweden with Love
click here
Films with Daniel Craig:
(James Bond) - Director: Sam Mendes
(2012) (James Bond) - Director: Sam Mendes
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
(Mikael Blomkvist) - Director: David Fincher
2011: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (Red Rackham) - Director: Steven Spielberg
2011: Dream House (Will Atenton) - Director: Jim Sheridan
2011: Cowboys & Aliens (Jake Lonergan) - Director: Jon Favreau
(Tuvia Bielski) - Director: Edward Zwick
Quantum of Solace
(James Bond) - Director: Marc Forster
2008: Flashbacks of a Fool (Adult Joe Scot) - Director: Baillie Walsh
2007: The Golden Compass (Lord Asriel) - Director: Chris Weitz
2007: The Invasion (Ben Driscoll) - Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Casino Royale
(James Bond) - Director:
Martin Campbell
(Perry Smith) - Director: Douglas McGrath
2005: Munich (Steve) - Director: Steven Spielberg
2005: Archangel (Prof. Fluke Kelso) - Director: Jon Jones
2005: Sorstalanság (US Army Sergeant) - Director: Lajos Koltai
2005: The Jacket (Rudy Mackenzie) - Director: John Maybury
2004: Layer Cake (XXXX) - Director: Matthew Vaughn
2004: Enduring Love (Joe) - Director: Roger Michell
2003: Sylvia (Ted Hughes) - Director: Christine Jeffs
2003: The Mother (Darren) - Director: Roger Michell
2002: Copenhagen (Werner Heisenberg) - Director: Howard Davies
2002: Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (Cecil) - Director: Michael Radford
2002: Road to Perdition (Connor Rooney) - Director: Sam Mendes
2001: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Alex West) - Director: Simon West
2001: Sword of Honour (Guy Crouchback) - Director: Bill Anderson (written by William Boyd)
2000: Hotel Splendide (Ronald Blanche) - Director: Terence Gross
2000: Some Voices (Ray) - Director: Simon Cellan Jones
2000: I Dreamed of Africa (Declan Fielding) - Director: Hugh Hudson
2000: Love & Rage (James Lynchehaun) - Director: Cathal Black
1999: Shockers: The Visitor (Richard) - Director: Audrey Cooke
1999: The Trench (Sgt. Telford Winter) - Director: William Boyd
1998: Love Is the Devil (George Dyer) - Director: John Maybury
1998: Elizabeth (John Ballard) - Director: Shekhar Kapur
1997: Obsession (John MacHale) - Director: Peter Sehr
1997: The Ice House (D.S. Andy McLoughlin) - Director: Tim Fywell
1996: Saint-Ex (Guillaumet) - Director: Anand Tucker
1996: Kiss and Tell (Matt Kearney) - Director: David Richards
1996: The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (James Seagrave) - Director: David Attwood
1995: A Kid in King Arthur's Court (Master Kane) - Director: Michael Gottlieb
1993: Sharpe's Eagle (Berry) - Director: Tom Clegg
1992: The Power of One (Sgt. Botha) - Director: John G. Avildsen
Birthdays for other James Bond film actors on
From Sweden With Love
>Barry Nelson
(April 16)
>Bob Holness
(November 12)
>George Lazenby
(September 5)
>Roger Moore
(October 14)
>Sean Connery
(August 25)
>Pierce Brosnan
(May 16)
>Timothy Dalton
(March 21)
Photo above:
Daniel Craig after the press call for
at Pinewood Studios in December 2014.
Visited the best (unofficial) website entirely dedicated to Daniel Craig:


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Oakland Symphony ChorusPosted: August 9, 2011
Private auditions are held by appointment in a relaxed atmosphere and take only 15 minutes. Bring sheet music of a song you knjow well, accompanist provided. All vocal parts - men especially encouraged. Dr. Lynne Morrow, Music Director.
Audition Deadline | Ongoing |
Contact Email | [email protected] |
Contact Phone | (510)-274-6369 |
Ensemble Type | Chorus |
Estimated Ensemble Size | 110 |
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Performances/Year | Approximately 4-5 performances per year |
Professional/Amatuer/Mixed | Amateur |
Dues | $350 per year |
About this organization
Oakland Symphony Chorus presents its own professional-level concerts, but is best known for its ongoing collaborations with the Oakland East Bay Symphony and Berkeley Symphony. OSC also hosts an annual series of Summer Sing-Ins, which are open to all community members and are led by the area's leading choral conductors.
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Wow... today Bigfoot Jr said it twice while talking to Eric the Midget and Howard recoiled both times and the second time Bigfoot Jr said it Howard complained and Bigfoot Jr said that Howard has gone "PC".... Howard then said he's moved on and doesn't approve it. Everything he's made his money & fame on is now gone. No more bullshit! Join the Revolution! Edit: Here's the audio: [video=youtube;F-4a4GeTdj8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-4a4GeTdj8[/video]
One of his bigger fights with Artie was over the use of the word. Howard claimed to never use it. Artie said I've heard you say it on air. Thanks to the shuffle, we get to hear him use it daily.
You knew it was all over when they freaked out over Gilbert saying Reggie when joking about Obama. The fact that they bleeped it out on the replays showed how fucking PC Howie and his show had become.
2009, after Gary's gay pitch, Howard started cracking down on the word "faggot" because Artie was goofing on Gary all week using the word. Artie sarcastically said he's not as evolved as Howard. Once Artie was gone, the show lost all it's edge.
Guarantee that if the pitch happened today, it would not be referred to as "gay" pitch, because that hurts feeling. It's not the fact that certain words are censored now that bugs me, it's the fact that Howard has eliminated all guy locker room talk from the show and now will only make fun of the 2 or three groups where it is acceptable.


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My husband is now serious in redeeming our Starbucks beverage so I guess I will soon learn to love coffee. Yesterday, he called me to get ready because we will go to Starbucks, I was in a hurry because I was not yet finished when he arrived. My son went out already so I closed the door and followed them, without knowing that my son is not wearing any shoes or slippers, so we are in Starbucks and my son is on barefoot.
We ordered Java Chip Frappuccino (P155) and Café Latte (P110). I love the Java Chip Frappuccino and Café Latte is just ok. We tried the cinnamon swirl (P60) and five cheese turnover (P85) and we liked them. It is so obvious in the picture because my husband almost finished the cinnamon swirl before I was able to take picture. I love the cheese turnover and there is no "umay" factor, maybe because I love cheese. We only paid P145 and saved P265. Thank you HSBC.
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I laughed out loud with your barefoot son! LOL! (there, I'm laughing again). I've forgotten to put on shoes on my Little Spanish Pinay too a number of times already!
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Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream
One of the most sustained and vigorous public debates today is about the value – and, crucially, the price – of college. But an unspoken, outdated assumption underlies all sides of this debate: if a young person works hard enough, they'll be able to get a college degree and be on the path to a good life.
That's simply not true anymore, says Sara Goldrick-Rab, and with Paying the Price, she shows in damning detail exactly why. Quite simply, college is far too expensive for many people today, and the confusing mix of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid leaves countless students without the resources they need to pay for it. Drawing on an unprecedented study of 3,000 young adults who entered public colleges and universities in Wisconsin in 2008 with the support of federal aid and Pell Grants, Goldrick-Rab reveals the devastating effect of these shortfalls. Half the students in the study left college without a degree, while less than twenty percent finished within five years. The cause of their problems, time and again, was lack of money. Unable to afford tuition, books, and living expenses, they worked too many hours at outside jobs, dropped classes, took time off to save money, even went without adequate food or housing. In a heartbreaking number of cases, they simply left school – not with a degree, but with crippling debt.
We can fix this problem. Goldrick-Rab closes the book by laying out a number of possible solutions, including a public sector-focused "first degree free" program. What's not an option, this powerful, polemical book shows, is doing nothing, and continuing to crush the dreams of a generation of young people.
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"Goldrick-Rab is a Temple University professor - a scholar-advocate known for her outspokenness on issues including tenure and the fate of public universities. This book, however, is grounded in data, not rhetoric." Read more.
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"Paying the Price is a landmark book that sheds light on the numerous contradictions, inconsistencies and problems with the current financial aid system. An attempt to encapsulate the problems of the American financial aid crisis in 260 pages is no small task. But in all, her book accurately conveys how the current financial aid system is a betrayal of the American Dream."
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I went slightly pattern buying mad the other week and bought three more vintage patterns. I realise that for some people that is probably not that many but I only own about 20 patterns so three in one week is kind of a lot. In my defence, (to myself that is. I am ah...defending my own actions to myself because justifying my purchases is what I do for fun), all three were on my List.
I'm sure I can't be the only one that has a List. You know, a list of vintage items I want to someday buy. My List is quite strict. It does not contain any passing fancies or fads. Most of the things on it have been there for a year or longer. The things on my List and I are in a serious long distance relationship rather than having just a quick fling. I wanted a vintage hatbox for over a year before I got one. Even now almost two years later I still get a quick jolt of joy every time I open it to get out a pair of gloves (Yes. It houses my vast glove collection rather than hats). That is the sign that something was List-worthy in the first place.
On my List (that I can now cross off) were patterns for a one-piece bathing suit, french knickers and a dress with a midriff inset. I can't wait to find the perfect fabric and make these up but who knows, that may take me a few years as well.


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Friday, October 12, 2012
A-Blogging We Will Go...
Written by
Hello everybody, and happy Friday! Although I'm aware of Patti
Abbott's Friday's Forgotten Books meme, I've
never posted an intentional FFB review myself. But this Friday is a special one—it's
Agatha Christie day! And readers of my blog know very well that at the mention
of her name, I'm liable to go off babbling about how wonderful she was for hours. I've read most of her output
multiple times and that's why her name hasn't shown up so often in reviews… but
I did manage to persuade John Curran
to do
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with me on the subject of Christie.
For this Friday, I was asked to contribute an Agatha
Christie review to Kevin
Tipple's excellent blog, which is where Barry Ergang posts many of his
reviews. (Barry's a dangerous reviewer, and I can't even guess the number of
books I've bought based on his recommendations.) Of course, I was both honoured
and very pleased – for once, the ghost of Harry Stephen Keeler was on my side, because I was just preparing to
write a review of Agatha Christie's The
Murder at the Vicarage!
So for today, I've temporarily set up shop at Kevin's Corner, and I hope you will all
join me there! Please click here to read my review of The Murder at the Vicarage.
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From one "dangerous reviewer" to another, you made a nice debut as a guest-blogger, Patrick. I know Kevin hopes this is just the first of your appearances on the "Corner."
ReplyDeleteBoth Patti and Barry, as usual, have beaten me to the punch. Yes, please, please consider doing more reviews over on my blog. It would truly be an honor to have your work on there.
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The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally-subsidized meal program that provides free or discounted school lunches to eligible children whose family income falls below certain "poverty guidelines".
It serves wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals — including lunch, breakfast, and even after-school snacks (where available) to more than 30 million children each school day.1
For single mothers struggling to put enough food on the table, this program guarantees that their kids can eat a healthy lunch while they are at school.
Do My Kids Qualify for the NSLP?
Children from families with incomes at or below 130% of the poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130% and 185% of the poverty level are eligible for reduced‐price meals.2
Of the 31 million students who received meals during the 2013-14 school year, 62% were free of charge, 8% were reduced price, and the other 30% were paid.3
The following household size and income limit will be used for determining eligibility for the school year 2014-2015
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2 | $15,730 | $29,101 | $20,449 |
3 | $19,790 | $36,612 | $25,727 |
4 | $23,850 | $44,123 | $31,005 |
5 | $27,910 | $51,634 | $36,283 |
For example, a family of two earning less than $20,449 per year qualifies for free lunches. While a family of three earning less than $36,612 per year qualifies for reduced lunches, for which students can be charged no more than 40 cents4 .
If your household already receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, your child automatically qualifies for free lunch program.
In addition, your children may be eligible if you are currently receiving unemployment benefits. Also if you are the guardian of foster children, the children in your care automatically qualify for the free program.
How Do I Apply for the National School Lunch Program?
If you are earning at or below current Income Eligibility Guidelines, all you need to do is to contact your child's school & request an application. Look out specifically at the beginning of the year when schools pass out these forms.
Upon submission, the school will process your application and let you know of your status. If you're eligible, your will receive instructions on how much you need to pay (if any) as well as what meals you child qualify for.
Other federally assisted meal programs as part of USDA's Child Nutrition Programs include
- School Breakfast Program (SBP)
A federally-funded program that helps schools provide breakfast to all students. - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Through CACFP, more than 3.3 million children and 120,000 adults receive nutritious meals and snacks each day as part of the day care they receive. - Special Milk Program (SMP)
Available to students do not have access to the lunch or breakfast programs. - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
SFSP was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
Another federally assisted program that provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to students in participating elementary schools during the school day.
- National School Lunch – Participation and Meals Served: FY 1969-2013 [↩]
- USDA. Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) — effective from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals or free milk [↩]
- New America Foundation, FEBP, Federal School Nutrition Programs [↩]
- A lunch is priced at 40 cents or less, an after-school snack priced at 15 cents or less or a breakfast priced at 30 cents or less. [↩]


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The DeMatha Stags basketball team won Friday's home non-conference game against Bishop O'Connell by a score of 62-53.
In Friday's non-league outing, the DeMatha Stags (Hyattsville, MD) basketball squad beat the visiting O'Connell Knights (Arlington, VA), by a count of 62-53.
The Stags (24-3) will now prepare for their outing against Gonzaga (Washington, DC). The Eagles go into the Washington Catholic outing with a 22-4 record. In their last outing, Gonzaga gained a win over Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, MD), 59-51, in a league outing.
The Knights now hold a 11-12 record. They take the field next when they travel to Paul VI for a Washington Catholic outing on Tuesday, February 23. O'Connell will encounter a Panthers squad coming off a 64-28 non-league win over Don Bosco Cristo Rey (Takoma Park, MD). The Panthers record now stands at 13-13.
The DeMatha Stags basketball team won Wednesday's neutral non-conference game against Bishop O'Connell by a score of 83-55.
The Bishop O'Connell Knights basketball team lost Friday's away non-conference game against DeMatha by a score of 62-53.