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is a gateway to selected electronic learning resources developed at Columbia University. Browse our database of digital resources, including faculty interviews, learning tools, semester-length e-courses, and more than 100 shorter e-seminars. The e-seminars are free to Columbia students, faculty, and staff, and are available to the public through fee-based and licensing arrangements.
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A New Large Hadron Collider Discovery Adds Strangeness to the Already Strange
A New Large Hadron Collider Discovery Adds Strangeness to the Already Strange With so many mystifying discoveries in physics as of late, like finding brand new particles and a negative effect mass fluid, the newest data from ALICE is adding strangeness to the top of the pile. ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment) is one of seven detectors that are a part of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). As explained on the CERN website, ALICE's purpose is to "study the physics of strongly interacting17Jun
Is Reality Real or is it Simply An Illusion?
Is Reality Real or is it Simply An Illusion? Albert Einstein once said, "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one", and what he meant by that was probably is that the future is what you make it. The way we think has been proven to have been conditioned by many different factors including our cultural backgrounds, social circles, and just our own general outlook on life. When we're younger, we are always dictated to and told what is right and wrong. Eventually, most of us17Jun
CERN - Atlas and Alice in Quantumland
Decoding the hidden symbolism and revealing CERN's mission and activities in relationship to Interdimensional portals, stargates, wormholes and blackholes. Shiva dances to open the stargates, Alice stumbles through into Wonderland, as Atlas holds up the sky to keep the gates open.B15Jun
Maybe the Universe isn't as Logical as We Assumed
Maybe the Universe isn't as Logical as We Assumed If there's one thing we need to remember when considering the standard model of physics, is that is work fine when we want to look at the matter on an observable scale. The problem comes when we try and shrink it down to quantum size. So, maybe the Universe isn't quite as logical as we once assumed and that the mere act of observation can change the outcome of an event. To consider this even further, imagine a camera observing electrons. As the15May
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Online education is the fastest growing segment of higher ed, it makes sense we would focus our efforts on better serving this audience.
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Edvisors.com's new design and functionality position it as the #1 community resource for elearners. The addition of community features allows students to compare online degree programs, rate schools and exchange ideas. To better serve students, the new design incorporates online education blogs, news feeds, forums and ebooks customized to the online learner. These resources support students in their effort to find the best online degree programs based on their unique needs by encouraging community interaction, discussion and feedback. Also home to a online education directory of more than 30,000 programs, 6,000 colleges and 1,000+ online degree programs, students can now find all they need at Edvisors.com.
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Historically, enrollments at online schools continued to grow while services to those seeking these programs have not kept up. According to the Sloan Consortium "the 12.9 percent growth rate for online enrollments far exceeds the 1.2 percent growth of the overall higher education student population." Although their numbers have increased dramatically, very few online resources have been evolved to serve this attractive audience. Students are often frustrated by the lack of support in their search for the best programs.
The push to update the site came from the students. "Online education is the fastest growing segment of higher ed, it makes sense we would focus our efforts on better serving this audience." reports Gregg Manning, Director of Internet Strategies. "With our new resources, students can help each other through the maze of programs and degree offerings." Plans are already in the works to incorporate reviews and ratings from students powered by CollegeGrader.com which successfully powers the college reviews on HowToGetIn.com.
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Edvisors Network, the parent of Edvisors.com, is more well known as a leading providing of financial aid resources to college students. Some of the web's most popular financial aid websites, including FinancialAidForum.com and PrivateStudentLoans.com, are operated by Edvisors. The Network is host to more than 1 million visitors with more than 75,000 students registering for more detailed services each month. Edvisors' more recent focus on supporting online education will bring online education marketing and support services to a new level for students and schools.
Edvisors, a global leader in higher education marketing and college financial aid, provides a richer, more fulfilling education experience to students, educators and parents worldwide. We deliver on our mission by providing an unmatched portfolio of online education resources, student loan products and college-related information and services through Edvisors Student Services, Student Loan Network, and the Edvisors Foundation.


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Smartphones have turned out to be perfect notepads where we can write down our ideas, things to be remembered or outstanding tasks. Thanks to their synchronization with other devices and operating systems, they have become important tools to increase our productivity, helping us not to forget about so many things we use to not remember even if we had pen and paper to write them down. The truth is that we never go out without our Android or iPhone, which is very important to schedule reminders.
And among the apps focused on improving the user's productivity, we can point out MyLifeOrganized 3, a powerful and flexible task management software that allows us to organize ourselves easier to carry out all our outstanding tasks.
A task manager focused on the most important things
With this application installed on our iPhone or iPad, we'll be able to access our list of pending tasks whenever we want and wherever we are. It doesn't matter which device we used to write them down, because it synchronizes perfectly with other devices and computers since it comes along with a version for Windows PC, macOS, and also an APK for Android. It does so automatically so we can work on our data plan or WiFi network without problems, but also offline.
Organize your work or choirs in the most efficient manner.
MLO offers us two versions, one for free and one by subscription, known as premium or Pro. In any case, if you go for the free edition you'll be able to use features such as the following:
- Hierarchization of tasks and subtasks that allows us to divide them into stages and sort them by importance.
- Configuration of future actions: establish which is the next step after completing a pending task.
- Automatic smart organization of tasks depending on their priority.
- Filter tasks according to their context.
- Possibility to concentrate on a specific branch of outstanding elements.
- Reminders.
- Recurring or star tasks.
- Templates to manage different tasks of a specific type.
The commercial version can be used for free for 45 days and it includes a complete project monitoring process, calendar views and password-based protection among other functions. These features can be expanded by means of in-app purchases so don't trust any hacks or cracks you may find on the Internet.


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With November in full swing – and festive tunes already starting to infiltrate the airwaves – there is no ignoring the growing need to start Christmas shopping.
At Run4It, we have a wide collection of gifts to suit every runner, whatever their age, level or approach to the sport; be it fast or slow, for fun or for fitness. I'm here to guide you through our carefully curated gift categories to kick start your festive shopping, and help you find the ideal gift for the runner in your life!
1) Gifts for Her & Gifts for Him
No matter who you're buying for, you'll find something to suit them here. This category has a wide range of options guaranteed to improve every run, from classic choices like reflective winter jackets, GPS running watches and technical socks, to the more unusual gifts such as compression calf guards and foam rollers.
2) Inspire Me
For that one person who's particularly difficult to buy for, our Inspire Me category houses products that are a little more unique.
Night Owls
If your loved one trains relentlessly throughout the cold, dark winter months then the Night Owls category is worth a look. Light them up like a Christmas tree and keep them safe, cosy and comfortable with our collection of reflective clothing, safety lights and cold-weather accessories. Here's a few products to give you a taste of what's on offer:
Ronhill Momentum Sirius Jacket (£70). Not only is this jacket wind resistant and water repellent, the 360 degree reflective print detailing makes this both a safe and stylish option!
Ronhill Run Beanie (£17) & Run Glove (£17). The ideal companions for any cold weather run!
Nathan StrobeLight Visibility (£7.99). Lightweight, slim and waterproof, this powerful strobelight is the ideal safety accessory for those dark winter days, and the perfect addition to any runner's collection.
Gadget Junkies
Got someone tech-crazy on your hands? Then check out Gadget Junkies, stocked with everything from GPS running watches to head torches, headphones and LED safety lights.
Make sure you take a look at our latest addition, the Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Headphones (£109.95). These bone conductor headphones are worn next to the ear, not in it, so you can enjoy your music whilst still being fully aware of your surroundings. Wireless, comfortable and safer than regular earphones, this is the ultimate gift for any music-loving outdoor runner!
Gear of the Year
Finally – our Gear of the Year. Because we're all a bit running crazy here at Run4It, we've asked our hard to please team members which products they've been most excited about over the past 12 months, and here's what they said…
Fenix 5/5S (£499.99). The flagship GPS watches from Garmin, the Fenix 5 and the more petite 5S would surely be the highlight of any keen runner's Christmas morning! Made for adventures, these top-of-the-range devices are packed with features, from advanced multi-sport performance analysis, to everyday activity tracking, navigational function and Bluetooth smart notifications. A training partner, smart watch and fitness tracker all in one, sleek package!
Hoka low-profile and max-cushion shoes (from £90). These maximal cushioned but super lightweight shoes have taken the running world by storm. Combining a rocker design with a blown EVA midsole, Hoka delivers a responsive, stable ride for runners of all abilities. Available in road, trail and all-terrain styles, there's a model to suit everyone.
3) Stocking Fillers
Running gifts don't always have to be big or expensive – it's often the small accessories that make the biggest difference! We've stuffed our Stocking Fillers category with a selection of awesome gifts under £30.
It includes the SiS Gel Variety Pack (the event addict's equivalent to a Cadbury selection box), Petzl Tikkina head torch (£20) and Fitness Mad massage ball (£4.99) used to target trouble spots and sore muscles.
4) Magical Christmas Offers
As always, we have some fantastic Christmas offers for you to take advantage of! Find a perfect pairing in Ronhill with 20{0a00b7f19cfae603d857fe25d0a6cf6f5825db1f256901fb36653366660d6b73} off when you spend over £50 on two or more items – the ideal opportunity to create a head to toe outfit, including accessories, for less!
If you're in need of inspiration, how about matching the Stride Windspeed Jacket (£60) with the Stride Stretch Tight (£40) and Light Armband (£18) to get a complete and practical winter running look for £94.40 down from £118!
Our other offers include up to £30 off selected trail shoes (perfect for more technical winter terrain), up to £100 off Garmin Forerunners and 3 for 2 on performance running socks!
5) Gift Cards
If you are really not sure what to get, our gift cards and vouchers are always a hit!
6) Shoes
At Run4It, we have hundreds of pairs of shoes from 10 brands for the road, trails, treadmill and track. So shoes warrant a category of their own! Find everything from trail and road shoes to casual lifestyle shoes to keep your loved one bang on trend.
As running shoes are notoriously difficult to buy for someone else, given everyone's feet and running style is different, we've created our Run4It +runlab Gift Box – designed to make buying running shoes as a gift easy! Simply buy a Gift Card worth £100 or more, and we'll put it in a box for you alongside information on our 8 step +runlab shoe fitting process and a free pair of Feetures running socks. This gives them the full shoe fit experience, expert advice and the perfect pair of shoes!
Stress Free Shopping!
We appreciate how stressful Christmas shopping can be, so we're doubling our efforts and improving our services to help you shop like a pro this festive season! Be sure to check out the Christmas Customer Service Information page on our website to learn more about extended shop opening hours, our convenient delivery and collection options, and extended returns and exchanges policy.
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Today I'm pleased to introduce you to our travel writers: Angelique Coffee and Ricky Bribiesca. PathWrangler is getting very close to it's initial product release, but we are also going to have two amazing people who will be writing here on the blog regularly about their own travels, as well as bringing to attention some topics, trends and interesting stuff that is happening in the adventure travel world.
Angelique Coffee and I have been close friends for close to a decade now. One of the elements of our bond has been our passion for traveling. Angelique and I have had a number of adventures together, but the pinnacle of that experience was spending a month in Tibet together back in 2007. For those of you keeping score at home, that would be the same trip where I met my friend and co-Founder Eric Remza on the North Side of Mt Everest. Angelique is one of the most passionate and driven travelers that I have ever met. To say she is a guru of trip planning is an understatement; she is more of a sensei.
Ricky comes to us through a close friendship with Eric. When we were throwing the idea around of having dedicated writers to write for us here, Eric brought up Ricky before I could even finish my sentence. After speaking with Ricky on the phone for over an hour the first time, I was immediately infected by his passion, fun-loving attitude and his Kiwi Accent. Then I saw some of his writing and was blown away by his chops.
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Need to bring a dessert to a July 4th party and don't want to walk in with a store-bought cake, but don't have time to bake either? Or having a party but running out of time? Here's a quick way to make store bought look homemade!
- Start with a frozen cheesecake or angel food or pound cake.
- Spread the top with either whipped cream or sour cream.
- Top with fresh berries in a circular design. If it's July 4th, use blueberries and strawberries for a festive red, white and blue dessert. You can also assemble them in the shape of a flag.
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Dear Members and Friends,
As another year draws to a close, the Folsom Arts Association hopes that everyone had a very joyous and safe holiday. 2016 was a year full of art and art related activities.
Did you know that the FAA started with only 10 members in 2008 and has grown to 190 in 2016? That says a lot about the thriving community of artists here in Folsom.
The FAA works hard to bring our members top quality professional artists for workshops and demos who give you the opportunity to increase your knowledge and skill sets. We also offer 3 full days of studio time every quarter, with fellow artists, at Art Camp. Your membership provides you with a wealth of information and opportunities to stoke your passion for all things art! Our hope is that you will continue to grow with us.
The FAA continues its history of giving back to the community both locally and abroad. Over the years, the FAA has volunteered countless hours and donated over $20,910 in funds and material goods to many worthy organizations. Organizations supported in 2016 include:
Folsom History Museum
Murer House Foundation
Folsom High School (Global Perspectives Studies for the Syrian Orphans Donations Program)
It is through our membership, workshops, and events that allows the FAA to do what we can; we are grateful from the bottom of our hearts.
This year will mark the final year of service of the incredibly organized and talented, Bonita Gohler, who has served tirelessly as our Treasurer and Membership Coordinator, since 2011. We cannot thank Bonita enough for her many long hours and, for always going above and beyond in her duties. She is eagerly looking forward to devoting more time and creativity towards her art.
Please welcome our new Treasurer, Lisa Eichler, who will be phased into this position from the beginning of the year and will be ready to take on her new responsibilities in June 2017.
Thank you to everyone who has made the Folsom Arts Association what it is today. We hope you've enjoyed the creative success in 2016 and that we, as an organization, will continue to grow in 2017.
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Supposedly, you need to clean your brushes once a week, please let me know if I'm not the only one who doesn't get excited to clean their brushes, at all! I am way too lazy and busy to do it weekly, so instead, I do them once in two weeks! If you are one of those people who has full make up on every single day, then I recommend you to do this ritual weekly, but if you're like me, who still hangs on with light coverage and basic make up, I'm pretty sure we'll get by just alright with washing our brushes once in two/three weeks!
Anyways, I'm here to give some tips on how you shall bathe your babies!1. Get your self a small bowl filled with warm water. Make sure the water isn't too hot as it may harm your baby. I personally use my Body Shop's Shower Gel to wash my brush as it leaves them really soft and fresh afterwards. I have heard that baby shampoos and a few Dove products are also good choices to clean your brush with!
2. Pour just enough amount of gel into your water, you'll know whether it's enough or not once you stir them together in step 3.
3. Get the soap and water to mix and see whether they're slimy enough on your fingers. (You don't want the full on guey and thick potion, they should be just enough to make your fingers slimy)
4. Sway the head of your brush in circular motion but do not let the water touch the aluminum part of your brush for it's common knowledge to know what happens to wet aluminum after a while.
5. One thing that people usually do when they're done with their brushes is to let them stand and dry. This is actually very damaging, because the water that sits on the brush's head would later drip down to the roots and mess with the glue that holds everything together. You then wouldn't be able to keep your brush for a long time. So instead, get a towel and rinse all the brushes.
6. Let your babies lay naked out there until the wind dries them naturally. (;
SO, to wrap up, never let the water drip on the aluminum part of your brush and roots, rinse and let them dry naturally and do this at least once in 2-3 weeks! This is the Real Techniques - Samantha Chapman Core Collection Brush by the way. Since I'm currently traveling, I find it easy to just bring this, because almost everything is included in this collection! I love it! Better reviews on them later, maybe! For now, I hope you're happy I've shared how I clean my brushes! Let me know if there's more tips on how to do them!
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"Just through here, Miss."
The ever so efficient personal assistant of this once famous actor smiled at Martine and ushered her through the door she'd opened.
Lines now marred Leander Hansen's face, but he'd lost none of his presence, and Martine swallowed the bile in her throat.
"You look like her." His deep voice wrapped itself around her senses, and she smiled.
"That's because I am. And you have to pay for what you did."
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A bit under the weather. Going to be closed for now. Will let you all know when we are back on the road. Thanks!
Thursday, February 13, 2014
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Sunday join us for the Food Truck Sno-Deo! Will be held at the Rochester Public Market! 1-5 pm. Rohrbach's will be there! Get out of the house this weekend and eat, drink and be merry in the snow!
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Missy Elliott has spoken out to assure fans her battle with Graves' disease has not crippled her career, insisting the ailment "hasn't slowed me down at all".
The hip-hop star recently revealed she was diagnosed in 2008 with the autoimmune disease, which affects the thyroid, prompting speculation she's shied away from the spotlight due to ill health.
But the Work It hitmaker is adamant reports suggesting she's suffering from ill health are false.
A statement from the rapper reads, "There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Graves' Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease about three years ago but it really hasn't slowed me down at all.
"I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop Honors' tribute to Timbaland last year. I've written and produced a bunch of Grammy-nominated, #1 hits for artists like Keyshia Cole, Monica and Jasmine Sullivan. I toured the U.K., Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. And on top of all that, I'm working on my new album.
"I feel great. Under my doctor's supervision, I've been off medication for about a year and I'm completely managing the condition through diet and exercise."


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A day late with an update this week, but I couldn't not stop by and share my sock progress! Last week I shared a photo of my red and white stripey socks, and I am pleased to report that I actually finished them later on that day.
Buoyed by my socky success, I immediately wound another skein of sock yarn and cast on another pair of socks. This time using a skein of Candy Skein yarn I bought back in January 2012. It's the sock club colourway from that month, Arctic Mint. If memory serves, this was one of the earliest sock club colours that Tami did.
I took the above picture yesterday morning, in preparation for writing a post then about how amazed I was that I'd knit a sock and a half in a week. However, the rugby kicked off before I managed to get the photos onto the computer, and by the time the game was over...
I knit a pair of socks in a week! I'm so pleased with myself. The pattern is Bandwagon Socks by Phreadde Davis, which is more of a recipe for the socks than a pattern per se, as most of the elements for the pattern come from other patterns. So I didn't feel so bad about making my own modifications.
First up, I have tried and failed on numerous occasions to get to grips with Judy's magic cast on, and therefore replaced the toe with my now standard short row toe. Second, I looked at the instructions in the pattern for the toe up gusseted heel, but didn't feel confident enough about them to try to follow them. So I stuck with what I know, and substituted a short row heel as well.
The rest then became second nature, as I know exactly how many rows I need to knit for the foot to fit me, when I've got fingering weight yarn, 2.5mm needles and have cast on for 64 stitches! The only other modification I made was to adjust where in the chart I started when I got to the second sock, as I wanted them to be matching. So I started the chart halfway through on foot 2, so that when I wore the socks the zig zag of the yarn overs would be mirror opposites.
I'm incredibly pleased with these socks, and the surprising realisation that it was actually quicker to knit patterned socks than it was to knit plain ones! I plan to wear them to Unravel on Saturday, if I make it.


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- Social Service Worker Diploma- 1996
- Principal- Ontario Federation of Independent Schools- 2008
- Child and Youth Counsellor- 1996
- Foster Parent Certification- 1998
The usual fee for counselling is $150 per 50 minute session.


text: Which Ati 4850 card to buy? Hello I have a 4850 already (512 MB), but i would like to buy another 4850 so i can crossfire them. It's down to these Cards: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169198 http://www.ebuyer.com/product/168453 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-111-HT&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938 I think one of the first three cards is the best, but i reckon they are all the same. Are they? Would a 1GB then bugger up my 512 card? Thanks for your help


text: Plains Church is selling the BOGO Card to raise money for camp and other big ticket items. Businesses in Argonia, Conway Springs, Norwich, Milton, Anthony, Wellington and Wichita will offer a discount to anyone presenting the card at time of purchase. The card is available for $10. Order yours by calling 620-435-6744.


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Posted by Landon Winstead on August 6, 1999, at 21:02:01
My doctor is on the "cutting edge" of the research in psychopharmacology, and because I have not responded to Lithium or Depakote suggested Lamactil, beginning at a small dose. He stated that there have been some studies in the literature to indicate that it can work in bipolar disorder when other medicines have failed.
Have you come across any of these studies? What do you think?
poster:Landon Winstead
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990726/msgs/9708.html


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Ray has written extensively about the mitochondria and its crucial role in health. The structure and contents of the mitochondria undergo extensive change as part of the aging process and one of the most important constituents of mitochondria is the lipid cardiolipin (CL). CL is crucial for the proper function of complex IV (cytochrome C oxidase) of the electron transport chain, and oxidative metabolism as a whole. In addition, there is evidence that CL is also crucial for the proper functioning of Complex III and V.
Cardiolipin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"...In mammalian cells, but also in plant cells,[2][3] cardiolipin (CL) is found almost exclusively in the inner mitochondrial membrane where it is essential for the optimal function of numerous enzymes that are involved in mitochondrial energy metabolism."
"...The enzyme cytochrome c oxidase or Complex IV is a large transmembrane protein complex found in bacteria and the mitochondrion. It is the last enzyme in the respiratory electron transport chain of mitochondria (or bacteria) located in the mitochondrial (or bacterial) membrane. It receives an electron from each of four cytochrome c molecules, and transfers them to one oxygen molecule, converting molecular oxygen to two molecules of water. Complex IV has been shown to require two associated CL molecules in order to maintain its full enzymatic function. Cytochrome bc1(Complex III) also needs cardiolipin to maintain its quaternary structure and to maintains its functional role.[15] Complex V of the oxidative phosphorylation machinery also displays high binding affinity for CL, binding four molecules of CL per molecule of complex V.[16]"
Another important function of CL is the activation of the mitochondrial side-cleavage enzyme, which is responsible for the synthesis of pregnenolone from cholesterol.
- Cholesterol translocation from outer to the inner membrane of mitochondrial
- Activates mitochondrial cholesterol side-chain cleavage
Given the importance of CL for proper functioning of mitochondria, it is not surprising that it plays a very important role in both health and disease.
"...Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation are believed to be contributing factors leading to neuronal loss and mitochondrial dysfunction in the substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease, and may play an early role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.[20][21] It is reported that CL content in the brain decreases with aging,[22] and a recent study on rat brain shows it results from lipid peroxidation in mitochondria exposed to free radical stress. Another study shows that the CL biosynthesis pathway may be selectively impaired, causing 20% reduction and composition change of the CL content.[23] It's also associated with a 15% reduction in linked complex I/III activity of the electron transport chain, which is thought to be a critical factor in the development of Parkinson's disease.[24]"
"...Recently, it is reported that in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease[25] and heart failure[26], decreased CL levels and change in acyl chain composition are also observed in the mitochondrial dysfunction. However, the role of CL in aging and ischemia/reperfusion is still controversial."
"...Heart disease hits people with diabetes twice as often as people without diabetes. In those with diabetes, cardiovascular complications occur at an earlier age and often result in premature death, making heart disease the major killer of diabetic people. Cardiolipin has recently been found to be deficient in the heart at the earliest stages of diabetes, possibly due to a lipid-digesting enzyme that becomes more active in diabetic heart muscle.[29]"
"...It was first proposed by Otto Heinrich Warburg that cancer originated from irreversible injury to mitochondrial respiration, but the structural basis for this injury has remained elusive. Since cardiolipin is an important phospholipid found almost exclusively in the inner mitochondrial membrane and very essential in maintaining mitochondrial function, it is suggested that abnormalities in CL can impair mitochondrial function and bioenergetics. A study[32] published in 2008 on mouse brain tumors supporting Warburg's cancer theory shows major abnormalities in CL content or composition in all tumors."
"...Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is debilitating illness of unknown cause that often follows an acute viral infection. According to one research study, 95% of CFS patients have anti-cardiolipin antibodies."
And here are some quotes from Ray that also highlight the importance of CL for mitochondrial function and oxidative metabolism.
Fats, functions and malfunctions.
"...The crucial mitochondrial respiratory enzyme, cytochrome c oxidase, declines with aging (Paradies, et al., 1997), as the lipid cardiolipin declines, and the enzyme's activity can be restored to the level of young animals by adding cardiolipin. The composition of cardiolipin changes with aging, "specifically an increase in highly unsaturated fatty acids" (Lee, et al., 2006). Other lipids, such as a phosphatidylcholine containing two myristic acid groups, can support the enzyme's activity (Hoch, 1992). Even supplementing old animals with hydrogenated peanut oil restores mitochondrial respiration to about 80% of normal (Bronnikov, et al., 2010). Supplementing thyroid hormone increases mitochondrial cardiolipin (Paradies and Ruggiero, 1988). Eliminating the polyunsaturated fats from the diet increases mitochondrial respiration (Rafael, et al., 1984)."
Unsaturated Vegetable Oils: Toxic
"...After weaning, these native fats gradually disappear from the tissues and are replaced by the EFA and their derivatives. The age-related decline in our ability to use oxygen and to produce energy corresponds closely to the substitution of linoleic acid for the endogenous fats, in cardiolipin, which regulates the crucial respiratory enzyme, cytochrome oxidase."
Mitochondria and mortality
"...This fatty acid exposure "decreases glucose tolerance," and undoubtedly explains women's higher incidence of diabetes. While most fatty acids inhibit the oxidation of glucose without immediately inhibiting glycolysis, palmitic acid is unusual, in its inhibition of glycolysis and lactate production without inhibitng oxidation. I assume that this largely has to do with its important function in cardiolipin and cytochrome oxidase."
"...Fewer mitochondrial problems will be considered to be inherited, as we develop an integral view of the ways in which mitochondrial physiology is disrupted. Palmitic acid, which is a major component of the cardiolipin which regulates the main respiratory enzyme, becomes displaced by polyunsaturated fats as aging progresses. Copper tends to be lost from this same enzyme system, and the state of the water is altered as the energetic processes change."
Aspirin, brain, and cancer
"...At birth, the baby's mitochondria contain a phospholipid, cardiolipin, containing palmitic acid, but as the baby eats foods containing poly-unsaturated fatty acids, the palmitic acid in cardiolipin is replaced by the unsaturated fats. As the cardiolipin becomes more unsaturated, it becomes less stable, and less able to support the activity of the crucial respiratory enzyme, cytochrome oxidase. The respiratory activity of the mitochondria declines as the polyunsaturated oils replace palmitic acid, and this change corresponds to the life-long decline of the person's metabolic rate. In old age, a person's life expectancy strongly depends on the amount of oxygen that can be used. When the mitochondria can't use oxygen vigorously, cells must depend on inefficient glycolysis for their energy."
Aging Eyes, Infant Eyes, and Excitable Tissues
"...Cytochrome oxidase is one of the enzymes damaged by stress and by blue light, and activated or restored by red light, thyroid, and progesterone. It's a copper enzyme, so it's likely to be damaged by excess iron. It is most active when it is associated with a mitochondrial lipid, cardiolipin, that contains saturated palmitic acid;the substitution of polyunsaturated fats lowers its activity. Mitochonrial function in general is poisoned by the unsaturated fats, especially arachidonic acid and DHA."
As hinted by one of Ray's quotes above, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the enzyme cytochrome C oxidase, the cardiolipin (CL) must contain saturated fatty acids. If CL has been unsaturated by aging or another process, one way to get it saturated again is to supplement saturated cardiolipin directly. However, that process is unstable and wasteful. As Ray also mentioned, another approach would be to supplement with saturated phosphatidylcholine (PC), which bring saturated fatty acids directly into the CL and re-saturates it back to its state where it was when a person was first born. It is of key importance to note that in order for this process to work, the PC must be saturated - i.e. consist of lecithin linked to one of the saturated fatty acids, with palmitic acid being the most desired. The regular PC sold in stores is highly unsaturated and will not only lack beneficial effect but may actually be harmful.
As such, I have decided to release a supplement called MitoLipin containing saturated PC, more specifically dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) and distearoylphosphatidylcholine (DSPC). Ray has responded to several people over email that if he could fund an affordable source of saturated PC he would probably supplement with it, and suggested doses in the 100mg - 300mg daily, at dinner.
Finally, I would like note that apparent ability of saturated PC to enhance topical absorption of virtually any substance dissolved in it, which is very similar to the properties of DMSO. Thus, applying the supplement (MitoLipin) topically should have excellent absorption, perhaps even better than oral. Some people have commented that PC is used as a choline supplement. Well, it can certainly have that role but in much higher doses. In the amounts present in MitoLipin, the choline is used as a carrier, not so much as a supplement on its own. While it can replace some of the choline in eggs, the goal of MitoLipin is not really to provide choline but to deliver saturated fat deep into the cell where it has trouble getting on its own. Choline carries substances very well through the cytosol and into the mitochondria. As such, quite a few drugs sold on the market use choline as carrier to increase cellular absorption.
To enhance the absorption and entry into the cell, the saturated PC is dissolved in tocopherol and MCT. Below is the summarized information about the supplement and some scientific references in regards to its effects.
Note: This product contains raw material(s) meant for external use only, in cosmetic or other formulations designed for such external use.
MitoLipin is a dietary supplement containing fully saturated phosphatidylcholine (PC). The saturated PC supports the function and structure of the mitochondrial lipid cardiolipin (CL). The CL is crucial for the proper functioning of several of the electron transport chain complexes (III, IV, and V) responsible for oxidative phosphorylation. The composition of CL changes with aging and becomes increasingly unsaturated. Saturated PC is believed to change the composition of CL back to saturated, as it is found in humans at birth, and thus restore optimal oxidative metabolism inside the mitochondria of every cell. This product, while consisting entirely of food-grade ingredients, is sanctioned for external use only.
Servings per container: about 30
Serving size: 40 drops
Each serving contains the following ingredients:
Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) - 100mg
Distearoylphosphatidylcholine (DSPC) - 100mg
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Topical Administration:
The skin-permeation-enhancing effect of phosphatidylcholine: caffeine as a model active ingredient. - PubMed - NCBI
The hypocholesterolemic and antiatherogenic effects of topically applied phosphatidylcholine in rabbits with heritable hypercholesterolemia. - PubMed - NCBI
Effects of phosphatidylcholine on the topical bioavailability of corticosteroids assessed by the human skin blanching assay. - PubMed - NCBI
Cell membranes and apoptosis: role of cardiolipin, phosphatidylcholine, and anticancer lipid analogues. - PubMed - NCBI
Biochemical effects of phosphatidylcholine treatment in rats. - PubMed - NCBI
Rapid stopping of A23187 action by phosphatidylcholine. - PubMed - NCBI
Blockade of alpha-adrenergic receptors by analogues of phosphatidylcholine. - PubMed - NCBI
The effect of mixed phosphatidylcholine liposomes on beef heart cytochrome c oxidase [proceedings]. - PubMed - NCBI
Cytochrome c Interaction with Cardiolipin/Phosphatidylcholine Model Membranes: Effect of Cardiolipin Protonation - ScienceDirect
Inhibition of mammalian cytotoxic cells by phosphatidylcholine and its analogue
Studies on cytochrome oxidase. Interactions of the cytochrome oxidase protein with phospholipids and cytochrome c. - PubMed - NCBI
Anti-inflammatory action of a phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine and N-acylphosphatidylethanolamine-enriched diet in carrageenan-induced... - PubMed - NCBI
Anti-inflammatory effects of phosphatidylcholine. - PubMed - NCBI
Protective effect of phosphatidylcholine on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute inflammation in multiple organ injury. - PubMed - NCBI
Soy phosphatidylcholine inhibited TLR4-mediated MCP-1 expression in vascular cells. - PubMed - NCBI
Brain/Memory/Mood/Cognition/Nervous system:
Protective effects of phosphatidylcholine on oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy in rats. - PubMed - NCBI
Dietary phosphatidylcholine improves maze-learning performance in adult mice. - PubMed - NCBI
Impairment of brain mitochondrial functions by β-hemolytic Group B Streptococcus. Effect of cardiolipin and phosphatidylcholine. - PubMed - NCBI
Protective effects of a phosphatidylcholine-enriched diet in lipopolysaccharide-induced experimental neuroinflammation in the rat. - PubMed - NCBI
Effect of phosphatidylcholine on explicit memory. - PubMed - NCBI
A report on phosphatidylcholine therapy in a Down syndrome child. - PubMed - NCBI
[Combination of phosphatidylcholine and pentoxifylline in the therapy of progressive obstructive stroke]. - PubMed - NCBI
Prevention of hepatocarcinogenesis with phosphatidylcholine and menaquinone-4: in vitro and in vivo experiments. - PubMed - NCBI
Accumulation of lipid in rat liver was induced by vitamin B₆ deficiency and was ameliorated by supplemental phosphatidylcholine in the diet. - PubMed - NCBI
Hepatoprotective effect of phosphatidylcholine against carbon tetrachloride liver damage in mice. - PubMed - NCBI
Hyperreactivity of Blood Leukocytes in Patients with NAFLD to Ex Vivo Lipopolysaccharide Treatment Is Modulated by Metformin and Phosphatidylcholin... - PubMed - NCBI
[Effects of phosphatidylcholine pretreatment during acute experimental biliary reflux]. - PubMed - NCBI
Dietary phosphatidylcholine alleviates fatty liver induced by orotic acid. - PubMed - NCBI
Phosphatidylcholine-enriched diet prevents gallstone formation in mice susceptible to cholelithiasis. - PubMed - NCBI
What effects have you noticed from using these ingredients in this way, haidut?


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Learn basic subtraction at the snack shop! This charming, Spanish-translated title uses familiar examples of children buying snacks at a snack shop to make learning subtraction and number operations easy and fun! If there were four lollipops, but a girl bought three, then one lollipop is left! With the help of practical examples, vivid images, mathematical diagrams, and engaging "You Try It!" problems, children will improve their subtraction skills and their understanding of early STEM themes.
There are plenty of things to count at the pond! This engaging, Spanish-translated title helps young readers count and compare numbers with vivid images of pond life. Children will learn more about counting, comparing numbers, and early STEM themes and will discover how to determine if one number is more than, less than, or equal to another number with the help of featured "You Try It!" problems!
Practice addition while having fun in the sun! This charming, Spanish-translated title uses examples of outdoor activities to help children learn addition, number operations, and early STEM themes. Vivid, familiar images, mathematical diagrams, and engaging "You Try It!" problems make addition simple and fun for young readers. Add one slide and two slides to get three slides! Add kites, shells, pinwheels, and more!
Learn the basics of nonstandard measurement after school! This book has been translated into Spanish and shows young readers that they can measure all sorts of after school activities with nonstandard measurements. A violin is five hands long! A piano is six shoes tall! These fun measurement examples, along with engaging "You Try It!" problems, will encourage children to measure their after school activities and will improve their understanding of early STEM concepts.
Are you learning how to count to 100? The students in this book are learning how, too. Their teacher is helping them by celebrating their 100th day of school. They have fun counting all kinds of things, such as seashells, marbles, and popcorn, in sets of 100. 3
The city is a big and busy place with a lot of people and places to eat and shop. Discover the many ways subtraction is used every day in the city. Apply your knowledge of subtraction for each item you buy, such as a t-shirt or a hotdog.
The students in this book are getting ready for a craft sale. Each class will make a different item to sell. All the items will have a pattern. Beads, ribbons, and buttons are just a few of the materials they will use to make the crafts. Which pattern is your favorite?


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Youth Waterfowl Day 2017
Article submitted on 2017-07-10 by: Dave Swanson
Youth Waterfowl Day – Saturday August 5th at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, 2024 Lakeview Drive (CTH J) Suamico.
Youth are invited along with a parent/guardian to enjoy a hands-on experience including: retriever demonstrations, duck calling, BB gun marksmanship, layout blind hunting skills and more!
The event starts at 9 am and ends at 1 pm. The event is free and includes a T-shirt, camo cap, duck call and lunch.
Attendance qualifies each eligible youth in a state raffle for a Horicon Marsh Hunt and qualification for a waterfowl Learn to Hunt Program.
Sponsorship by Green Bay Duck Hunters Association along with Brown County Parks, WI DU, Cabela's and the Brown County Conservation Alliance. Pre-registration is required by calling (920)448-6242.


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Joshua Radinsky, an assistant professor with joint appointments in UIC's Learning Sciences Program and in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education, and won the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation.
It is a prestigious award, given in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. The CAREER Award provides support for a period of five years to conduct an integrated program of research and instruction.
Radinsky received the CAREER award to investigate ways to use GIS data maps to study American society and history, working with middle-school teachers and undergraduate instructors. The project will revolve around developing, teaching, and studying a curriculum at each level that uses GIS to investigate African American and Latino migrations at different times in US history.
The curriculum units will include a focus on the census as a flawed mirror for answering the question "Who are we?" and how constructs of race and racism shape American identities, now and historically. The research will investigate mapping as a mode of teaching history, the ways we construct racial identities through classroom discourse, and how we construct the identities of historical figures using different representations.
Congratulations Josh on this fantastic award and the recognition it brings to you and to UIC.


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"Why would we want to see a play?"
The enquiry originated from the upper reaches of my American Literature lecture. I turned in my seat to look at the girl two rows back, garbed in an ironic waistcoat, who had shot this question at her friend. I would have said something, but social etiquette forbade me. Really though, it's a valid question. Why would you want to go to the theatre when you barely have enough spare time between Jersey Shore, your whimsical decision to learn the ukulele, and caring for your Sims?
Because theatre happens and then is gone—you can't precisely re-enact that shit, man. That's why. I saw a show last year in which an actor's dress spontaneously sprang open at the exact same moment as a cat wandered onto the stage. It was absolute magic. You should have been there. But you weren't. In order to keep you from missing out in the future, let me introduce you to the places where the theatre happens in Wellington. We'll call them 'theatres' and give them human characteristics for fun.
BATS Theatre
is that mysterious, attractive stranger whose offbeat style and benevolent witticisms have you swooning. Situated at the far end of Courtenay Place, BATS has a history of showing an excellent variety of fresh, delicious shows each year—most of which you can see for less than the price of a movie ticket. Some of the best and worst shows I've ever beheld have been at BATS; the excitement lies in not knowing which extreme you are going to get.
Downstage Theatre
is your mum's old school friend who appears well-dressed, intelligent and charismatic—you're just not entirely sure what she does. Downstage has the opportunity to show edgier work which has proven itself in the past, and this seems to be what they have opted to do with their 2011 lineup. Mates and Lovers and Death and the Dreamlife of Elephants (both shows which I'd recommend to you) were well received at BATS and will be performing at the larger venue of Downstage in March and May respectively. You'll be paying $25 as a student but seeing some choice theatre.
Circa Theatre
your revered old lecturer who is fond of the classics but appreciates a sprinkling of new work nonetheless. Situated down by the waterfront, Circa has an intriguing mixture of improv, musicals, Graham Greene and frivolity coming up this year. With their $25 for under 25s deal, you can sample it all and observe the antics of Wellington's upper class while you're at it.
Gryphon Theatre
relocated on Ghuznee Street, is showing A Doll's House as you read this, and Nosferatu in November. It is the earnest librarian making eyes at the saucy accountant across the bus stop. Run as an amateur dramatic theatre (as opposed to the others which are all professional or semi-professional) these are people doing it for the love of it and, while there is a lot of heart and effort in their work, the word amateur does tend to flash neon across your mind. So, watching a show there is a bit risky as student tickets are overpriced at $20 and you're not always assured of a high quality production, but it's a cool little theatre so keep an eye out for the goings on there—especially when outside groups have hired it.
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Other venues that humble students should add to their list: Studio 77, Toi Whakaari and WPAC. Some great stuff turns up at all three during for rock-bottom prices.


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One of my favorite companies is Moon Raven Designs. They create gorgeous jewelry that are mostly based on animalistic anatomy....which is one of my obsessions. I have 2 necklaces from them....and just ordered a 3rd. I am beyond excited. They are a little on the expensive side, but they are very worth it as I cannot find any other company that pays as much attention to detail as they do. The current necklaces I own, I wear almost every day. Here is a photograph of the new necklace I will be expecting!
The other necklaces I own by them are these: (my lovely boyfriend bought both of them for me!)
The ram skull necklace was what first drew me to their shop. I wear this one the most. It's absolutely amazing.
Another company I just purchased from is Fearless Plugs. This girl creates some pretty rad plugs and at a great price. One thing I love about her shop is that you get a lot of choices when it comes to color/size/style. It's always nice being able to order exactly what you like. I just ordered these items:
I'm super excited for these anchors....just the cutest buttons! And I have yet to get gold plugs for my newly sized up ears :)
These bird skull plugs are awesome because you can choose the color rose....so I of course chose black. I love that they are dangly so that I can feel as if I am wearing fancy earrings when in reality I'm just wearing fancy plugs. OH and size 9/16 is available....awesome.


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Talks on Nature and Culture, every Wednesday night, often related to the mountain and the Berkshires.
Events are free and open to the public.
Dinner served at 7, after the talk (reservations required for dinner: Call: 413-743-1591, or email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Check menu page for the evenings offering.
Each year the Lodge presents a variety of free talks, demonstrations and music programmed around the history, nature and culture of the region. And each year there is a special focus, this year it's the Gardens of the Berkshires. Periodically throughout the season special events will cover the different gardens and landscapes that can be found in the Berkshire region. Asterisks mark the Garden/Landscape Events.
Wednesday, August 8,
Virtual Tour of the New England Sky and an introduction to amateur astronomy groups.
lobby, 6pm.
Kevin Collins, will lead us on a guide to understanding the stars up above and how to participate in astronomy groups.


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The Financial Ombudsman Service Australia (FOS) has made significant changes to its dispute resolution process, which FOS claims has resulted in improved performance and resolution of claims. The changes, introduced 1 July 2015, have received positive feedback from applicants and FOS members.
A General Insurance Open Forum was held by FOS on 16 March 2016. Michael Ridgway of FOS, Executive General Manager (Assessment & Resolution), outlined how the new changes were progressing.
There are three stages of the FOS dispute resolution process: Registration and Referral, Case Management, and Decision. Part of the new processes introduced last year included a re-organisation of the case management phase into Fast Track, Standard, or Complex disputes. Fast Track chiefly will cover all claims under $10,000, unless more difficult issues such as fraud or non-disclosure arise. These difficult claims will be dealt with in either the Standard or Complex stream, along with more valuable disputes allocated on a case-by-case basis.
FOS reported that the changes have resulted in a 35% decrease in open disputes between February 2015 and February 2016. The age profile of disputes has also decreased, dropping from 106 days in February 2015 to 75 days in February 2016. Feedback provided to FOS indicates that the industry and applicants have responded positively to the changes and FOS reports show speedier resolution of disputes, as well as better interactions with FOS staff.
Some challenges have arisen, including more claims progressing to the second case management phase, due (according to FOS) to insurers failing to notify FOS when claims are resolved early through internal dispute resolution, or when the shorter time frames cut off negotiations.
FOS is continuing to closely monitor the changes.
This blog was authored by DLA Piper graduate solicitor Grace Duncan.


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Home Sweet Home! This amazing home is located in one of North Chico's most desirable neighborhoods – Autumn Park! Nestled at the end of the cul de sac on approx. .85 acre lot with fantastic curb appeal, beautiful lush landscape and mature trees. Offering a light & bright floor plan with 4 bed, 3 bath, approx. 2,839 sq. ft. of living space & attached 3 car garage. This home offers a cozy family room off-of the kitchen, w/ fireplace, beautiful built-in cabinetry, separate family, living & dining rooms, you'll appreciate the split floor plan which offers 1 bed / 1 bath on the opposite side of the home, a perfect set up for guests or home office. Enjoy cooking & entertaining in the extra-large kitchen which overlooks the family room, featuring granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, gas cook top, large walk in pantry, eating bar & breakfast nook area. Outside there is plenty of space to spread out & enjoy all that this wonderful backyard has to offer, starting with the gorgeous Pebble tech pool w/ waterfall, hot tub, outdoor gazebo w/ small pond, nice covered patio area, outdoor shed, green house, garden area and dog kennel. RV gate and RV parking in addition to owned solar panels (40). The information contained herein has been obtained through sources deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed as to its accuracy. Sq. ft., bed/baths , & lot size taken from public records. Buyer is advised to investigate to their satisfaction.
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text: Our directors, Pastors Josh and Sarah Sepulveda, have been a part of Master's Commission since 2014. They both graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL in 2011 they began their ministry journey in New York, where they were campus pastors. In 2011 they were married, and they have two little boys. Hudson Ryder born in 2012, Roman Steele born in 2017. They moved to Wilson, NC in 2014 where they now direct East Carolina Master's Commission. They have worked in youth ministry for 4 years and are the youth pastors of Royal Youth NC alongside their role as directors of ECMC, they are the service pastors of Wave Church Wilson.


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A Matter of Magic by Patricia C. Wrede is actually a duology; it contains Mairelon the Magician and Magician's Ward. It has been on my radar for quite awhile now because I love the historical fantasy genre. Since I'm currently trying to get some reading done on my Fill in the Gaps challenge, I decided to finally pick it up!
You guys, if I had known how much I was going to love A Matter of Magic, I'd have picked it up ages ago! I had so much fun while reading it! Other than Sorcery & Celia, I haven't read anything else by Patricia C. Wrede. If all her books are this enchanting, that will be changing very quickly. The characters and plot both held me riveted.
Kim grew up on the streets, disguised as a boy for safety. When she is caught poking around where she doesn't belong, she ends up assistant to a magician. Mairelon ends up dragging her into a web of intrigue involving lost magical artifacts. Then, in the second half of A Matter of Magic, Kim is living as his ward when further intrigues develop.
Hilarious, witty, captivating…I was left completely and utterly charmed. Some of the hijinx that Mairelon and Kim find themselves in had me shaking my head and snorting with laughter. The personalities of both left me with similar reactions even when the situations weren't meant to be especially funny.
A Matter of Magic reminded me why it is best not to get caught up in only reading current young adult fantasy. It lacks the qualities of books that are a little older. When all you read is too focused on romance and elaborate supernatural situations – you can end up missing out! (Not that this book doesn't have a cute romance sub-plot…I'm not hating on anything, I love modern YA fantasy too!) Diversity my friends, diversity.
The simplicity of Patricia C. Wrede's story is so beguiling, y'all. I really can't recommend reading this enough!
Check out A Matter of Magic by Patricia C. Wrede on Goodreads / Amazon
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text: Unexpectedly cast into alien territory, an inquisitive mouse discovers the world's an amazing place in this classic home-away-home tale. Raised on a shelf, Fredle knows the strict survival rules for house mice, but he is shocked when he's tossed out after breaking a rule by overindulging in a peppermint pattie. House mice never go outside or live alone, and suddenly Fredle's both alone and outside. Initially panicked and desperately lonely, Fredle gradually nests under the back porch and unearths culinary treats in the compost pile. His senses overload as he savors grass, rain, sun, flowers and stars and flees from predatory cats, owls, raccoons and snakes. Seasoned by his adventures, Fredle returns home a different mouse, open to life's possibilities. Readers will experience the world from Fredle's mouse-eye perspective as he literally takes time to smell the flowers and gaze up at the stars. Move over, Stuart Little, while young Fredle takes his place beside other mouse luminaries and proves breaking rules isn't always bad. Expressive black-and-white spot art heightens the drama. (Animal fantasy. 8-12)


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Will there be more than a billion acts of green on Earth Day this Sunday 22 April? The international Earth Day Network (EDN) - the organisation behind this world celebration - certainly hopes so, but what will your act be to help them reach their target? Over the past four months, we've been discussing the big issues of our planet's sustainability at our Earth Debates here at the Museum and it seems fitting to actually do something practical and personal to mark the end of these events.
Plant a tree or shrub, sow some seeds, make a compost heap and get that water butt out there... it's Earth Day this Sunday.
The EDN suggests some very simple things you can do on the day: recycle all your rubbish, plant a tree or sow some seeds, make a compost heap, install a water butt for rainwater harvesting, or walk instead of drive your car.
But because of the hosepipe ban in the south and southeast of England, I'd suggest you plant a hardy shrub, cactus or some lavender for the bees rather than a thirsty tree.
This Earth Day comes at the end of the week that Thames Water has been giving out drought warning leaflets with free shower-timers - I got mine at Paddington - so it's a good time to get more determined about their water-saving tips. The recommended time for a shower is 4 minutes. If we make it a brief blast, then we could save 10 litres of water per minute, they say.
And best to fix those leaking taps and toilets - a dripping tap can waste more than 60 litres of water per week and, at 2,800 litres per week, a leaking loo can be much, much worse. Choosing to only flush the loo when you really need to and turning off the tap while you're washing up or brushing your teeth really helps to save water too.
Of course it's deeply ironic, or just a consequence of being British, that the week the drought warning leaflets are being distributed is when we've been having heavy rain and thunder storms here in London. Every time I've ventured out of the office this week to grab a late lunch I've been deluged! However, will a week of downpours repair the damage caused in the UK by the driest two years since records began? Unlikely, so we should all be happy for the April showers to continue for more days yet.
Witness the wonder of water and its cycle of life at the spectacular audio-visual quadrosphere installation in the Museum's Ecology gallery.
If you're visting the Museum at the weekend or sometime soon, I'd recommend a trip round the Ecology gallery. Stop awhile at the gigantic water cycle quadrosphere - it's really impressive. And, come rain or shine, take a stroll in our thriving Wildlife Garden (below) to immerse yourselves in its earthy, watery wonders. Remind yourself of the preciousness of our wild resources.
See what Earth Day 2012 is all about and what's on for Earth Day UK
Find out about more about Thames Waters' drought information
Browse the Ecology gallery highlights and discover the water table quadrosphere.
Discover the Museum's Wildlife Garden and see some simple, practical steps you can take to reduce your environmental impact
Find out more about our Earth Debates and watch them online.


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In the Bible's Old Testament, long passages of lineage about who begat whom did not bother to mention the females born – nor the mothers who bore all those babies – only the males. Even in the New Testament, Apostle Paul said some things to which modern women might take exception: like women shouldn't speak in church.
Women have been under men's thumbs for at least thousands of years: used to bear offspring, keep house and raise children. During the 20th century, women began to emerge from these traditional stay-at-home roles to carve out bigger lives for themselves, and consequently made enormous contributions to the world.
Helen Flanders Dunbar (1902-1959) was the first born in a well-off Chicago family, yet suffered from failure to thrive, a form of malnutrition. She only grew to 4'11" and wore platform shoes, which were popular at the time, to compensate. But clothes horse was not her claim to fame. She earned multiple degrees from highly respected universities in mathematics, psychology, philosophy, theology, and got her M.D. She wanted to see physicians and the clergy work together to heal the sick and became the first medical director of the Council for the Clinical Training of Theological Students. She was also an early pioneer in the field of psychosomatic medicine and founded the American Psychosomatic Society. She made such important strides in her field, to this day, scholars still study and discuss her contributions.
Myrtle Bachelder (1908-1997) – So significant were her scientific contributions made while living in Chicago that the world was forever changed. A chemist and officer of the Women's Army Corps, she was part of the top secret Manhattan Project. Her role was to purify uranium to create the atomic bomb. One wonders how those original scientists felt after the bombs were dropped and killed so many innocents. Afterwards, she helped successfully stop a bill that would have allowed government to have sole control over the continuance of related scientific experiments. Yet later in life, she declared she felt the use of the bomb in WWII was necessary to end the war and prevent continued loss of life to war. She also helped analyze materials from ancient sunken ships, and NASA commissioned her to analyze Moon rocks.
Catherine T. MacArthur (1908-1981) was born on the south side of Chicago to Irish immigrants. She eventually married John D. MacArthur, a businessman who became known for his wealth and his philanthropy equally. One of the largest philanthropical organizations in the world, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, is still carrying on the work they started. John became one of the wealthiest men in America when he got into banking and used mass marketing to sell insurance and real estate. Catherine also had a good business head and contributed to the success of his businesses. Despite their fortune, they lived frugally in a simple apartment with a view of a parking lot.
Betty Ford (1918-2011) – Born of humble beginnings in Chicago, her father a travelling salesman, she went on to become a First Lady, wife of President Gerald Ford. She was one of the premiere First Ladies to be politically active and create several social precedents. She became known for her candor as a leader of the Women's Movement and supporter of the ERA, Equal Pay, and Pro-Choice. She was also one of the most open First Ladies and publicly acknowledged her alcoholism and fight with breast cancer. She founded the Betty Ford Center to help addicts of substance abuse and was awarded high honors. Though he left this life before her, both she and her husband lived till the age of 93.
Janet Jagan (1920-2009) – What Jewish woman born in Chicago in the 1920's would ever expect to end up becoming the President and Prime Minister of another country? Yet this is exactly what happened. After marrying Cheddi Jagan and moving to Guyana, her life changed radically. She and her husband became labor activists, and she founded the Women's Political and Economic Organization and co-founded the Political Affairs Committee while opposing the British colonial rule of Guyana. Both were co-founders of the People's Progressive Party. They were jailed for five months after which they were kept under house arrest for two years. But afterward, her husband became the President of Guyana. When he passed away, she was sworn in as Prime Minister and later became President.
Grace Rohrer (1924-2011) was born in Chicago and led a modest life singing in church choirs. She got married, but her husband died, and she found herself raising three children on her own. Her gumption, which she attributed to her mother, spurned her on toward getting a degree. Eventually, with the help of her father, she became one of the first females to rise to a state-level cabinet position in North Carolina. She championed women's rights and strove to ratify the ERA in the slow-to-change South. She helped form the Women's Forum of North Carolina and led North Carolina's delegation to the first National Women's Conference, an event which was unprecedented.
Maggie Daley (1943-2011) – There are First Ladies, and there is "Chicago's First Lady," former wife of Mayor Richard M. Daley, Maggie Daley. Always gracious in spite of her health battles and ever thinking more about helping others, her legacy to Chicago continues. It was obvious her smile brightened any event, and her beautifying touch coupled with a love of nature transformed Chicago from a dull gray town to a city bursting with parks and flowers. She also helped spare many of Chicago's old building from demolition and declared historical landmarks. She co-founded Gallery 37 and After School Matters, programs designed to encourage young people to stay out of trouble by becoming involved in the arts, later emulated by other cities. While her personal life was devoted to her husband and children, in her life outside the home, she strove to make Chicago the gorgeous city it is today, where the arts abound and even underprivileged youth have a chance to make it.


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Hotel Priorij Corsendonk
Corsendonk 5 , 2360 Turnhout, Belgium.
Originality, standing and diversity are the main characteristics of de Priorij. We offer full hotel service including free wireless internet access, air conditioning, free parking and daily cleaning. The nice city centre of Turnhout can be reached within 15 minutes from this green area. You can choose from 47 spacious, luxurious standard rooms and 31 small and charming monk rooms. The Priorij has a restaurant serving delicious dinners only during the weekend and during the week guests can have dinner in restaurant / brasserie Het Corsendonks Hof in front of the Priorij.
|07:00 - 10:30
WiFi is available free of charge.
Free parkingfacilities.
Forest, Park, Countryside, Panoramic view.
More than 1 days before arrival : no cancellation costs.
Less than 1 day(s) before arrival : 1 night will be charged.
When the reservation has not been used and no cancellation has been made at the hotel: 1 night will be charged.
Children less than 2 year(s) old: free of charge.
For older children and adults 25.00 € for each additional bed is charged.
Pets are not allowed.
Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, American Express.
In the hotel, a buffet breakfast will be served in the monumental Kapittelzaal. For fine dining during the weekend, our restaurant is the place to be (it is necessary to make a reservation). During the week, you can have dinner in restaurant / brasserie Het Corsendonks Hof, located in front of the hotel, offering good food for everyone in a nice atmosphere.
Priorij Corsendonk is the pearl of the Antwerp region of Kempen, nestled in a picturesque countryside setting of Oud-Turnhout and surrounded by age-old trees and pastures.


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Why Stress Is A Big Deal, And How You Can Cope
A stress is any stimulus that requires your body to respond or adapt. Although in certain situations stress can be good (resulting in improved focus and performance), living with chronic stress can lead to a multitude of health problems ranging from anxiety and depression to cancer and heart disease. Today we are succumbing to stress at an accelerated rate — not just because we have more of it — but also because we can handle so much less.
There are three types of stresses: environmental, physical, and emotional. When your body perceives a stress, your nervous system responds. Known as the"fight or flight" response, the sympathetic nervous system becomes stimulated, resulting in increased heart rate, increased blood flow to the extremities, increased blood pressure and better vision. Stress hormones, such as adrenalin and cortisol, are released by the adrenal glands, all of which prepare the body to fight or flee the danger by increasing muscle strength and stamina, and heightening the senses.
While these physiological changes may come in handy if you actually are threatened, individuals with chronic high stress experience constant stimulation of the sympathetics and an overactive nervous system. Overproduction of the stress hormones can weaken or exhaust the adrenal glands, causing fatigue as well as difficulty sleeping and insomnia. Not good. Ultimately, adrenal insufficiency can cause chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid problems, metabolism imbalance, and decreased immunity. Additionally, research studies have shown links between high cortisol levels and increased carbohydrate cravings, weight gain, and obesity.
Chronic stress is the number one contributor to illness and days off work. It steals our joy. We're often told we need to "manage" it, reduce it, and even avoid it. But is stress really the problem? Or is it how we adapt to daily stressors that is the real culprit?
A healthy and balanced spine is a key component in coping with stress. Physically, one of the effects of acute and chronic stress is muscle tension or spasm. Muscle tension directly causes misalignments of the spine. Areas within the spine that are not moving properly may exert pressure on the surrounding nerves, causing irritation or interference, and disrupting the flow of nerve impulses to the rest of the body.
Chiropractic care focuses on eliminating subluxations by restoring normal movement of the spine, as well as reducing muscle tension and nerve interference. Furthermore, regular adjustments may be enough to turn off the fight or flight response in the body, thus beginning the process of healing. By correcting the misalignments in the spine, homeostasis (or the state of balance within our body) can reestablish itself.
In addition to a properly functioning nervous system, exercise has been proven to help decrease stress. Exercise results in the depletion of adrenaline in our bodies, which allows relaxation to occur (it also increases circulation and oxygen uptake, which burns excess weight and produces endorphins). It also distracts our mind from whatever may be causing us stress.
The good news is simply walking 30-45 minutes can do the trick. Yoga, tai chi, meditation and reiki are also wonderful channels for relieving stress, as is the simplest option of all – proper breathing — an often overlooked option in coping with stress.


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The automotive industry occupies a leading position in the international economy, accounting for 9.5% of world merchandise trade and 12.9% of world export of producers. This industry manufactures self-powered automobiles, including passenger automobiles, motorcycles, buses, trucks, farm tools, other business autos, automotive parts and parts. Did you know the Check Engine mild alerts you when sure programs or components want immediate attention? When this occurs, the pc stores in reminiscence a bother code associated to the component or system involved within the potential failure. These points come from parts or components in techniques that affect emissions like the oxygen sensor, EGR valve, and mass air stream sensor.
Accounting's job is to verify this doesn't occur. An engineer would current them with two options: make two tools, or insert a two cent blank swap into the dashboard of all non-sunroof automobiles. After which accounting would snort at the funny joke this engineer has made, and use the blanks. How time flies! It is already midterm…The pinnacle director of Honda Design North America is coming this week to review our work and give us feedback primarily based on our progress.Primarily based on previous work we developed illustrative renderings to show our concepts in a much conceivable way.
See the VP of this company's response to my review below….that just about sums up what type of individual is operating this firm. The challenges and opportunities on the road to 'zero deaths' demand a new stage of federal automotive safety technical requirements, and a brand new security-defect reporting and recall system. NHTSA and the U.S. Congress must act boldly and quickly to make it occur.
These staff restore, exchange and refinish vehicle our bodies, frames, windshields and other exterior components. Backbone chassis is a sort of an car building chassis that's just like the body-on-frame design. As a substitute of a two-dimensional ladder sort construction, it consists of a powerful tubular spine (normally rectangular in cross part) that connects the entrance and rear suspension attachment areas. A physique is then positioned on this construction.
Analysis has proven that reading passages, either primary or critical, repeatedly gives significant positive aspects in understanding. Hudson, et al. (2005). This seems intuitive. However, it really works. Harkening again to incidental studying of language from final week, imagine by no means having heard or seen a phrase. Now couple that with a brand new technical matter with multiple new terms. This places a student able where they should shift gears from word recognition to word that means. At that time, you may forget about prosodic supply. Then it is time to decelerate and back up. Vocabulary, word research, studying for comprehension and fluency… in that order. When at first you do not succeed? Try, try once more.


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This page is about the slang term zero
a worthless person, someone who's done nothing worthwhile in life
For example
- Clive is such a zero. He's spent his whole life stacking shelves in his father's shop during the day, and watching television in his room at night.
- Those neighbourhood gangsters think they're heroes, but as far as we're concerned they're nothing but zeroes.
Quick Quiz
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Here is our guide of some of the things to do in and around the Aylesbury area.
1 Theatre
Around the World in 80 Days, Oxford Playhouse, now through to Saturday, July 29
Jules Vernes's classic adventure is a fast-paced, visual treat showcasing clever theatrics, hilarious characters and fantastical scenarios (pictured above). The mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life's fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Join Fogg and his loyal valet Passepartout as they voyage from the misty alleys of Victorian London in a race against the clock. Underpinned by a bold and uplifting musical score, the cast of eight actors play over 125 characters. A perfect way for families to kick off the summer holidays. Shows at various times. Tickets start at £12. Box office 01865 305305
2 School summer holidays
Waddesdon Manor, 10am - 4pm Wednesdays to Sundays from today through to August 28
Join Waddesdon's feathered mascot Mimi the Mynah for a European tour in the grounds of the manor for family fun this summer. Celebrating the Rothschild family heritage, there will be a new themed activity each week, inspired by the five countries where the Rothschild brothers made their homes. French Week starts today (Wednesday, July 26) and runs through to Sunday with the chance to take part in Waddesdon's very own Tour de France. Will you wear the Yellow Jersey? Take your own scooter and try one of the routes around the grounds. The cost is £3 per child. Future themes include German, Austrian, Italian and English weeks. Normal admission charges apply. Grounds £10 per adult, £5 per child, £25 for a family; house and grounds £20 for adults, £10 for children and £50 family.
3 Music
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury, 2.30pm Sunda,y July 30
Lana Trotovsek (violin) and Maria Canyigueral (piano) perform violin sonatas by Granados and Franck. The concert is expected to end at approximately 5pm. Admission £10, Friends of St Mary's £8.50, 18s and under get in free. Includes light refreshments. Pay at the door.
4 Summer fizz party
All Saints Church, Little Kimble, 11.30am - 2pm Saturday, July 29.
The Friends of Kimble Churches are holding a party to raise funds for the churches at Great and Little Kimble. Tickets priced £6 include fizz (alcoholic and non alcoholic) plus nibbles. There will also be a chance to look round the church and view the medieval wall paintings. Tickets will be available on the door on the day or can be booked in advance by calling 01844 318796 or by email.
5 Flowers
Aylesbury Flower Club, Aylesbury Grammar School, Walton Road, 7pm Monday, July 31
The theme for this month's meeting is Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend and the demonstrator is Lorena Dyer. The meeting is usually held in the main hall of the school, beginning at 7pm for a prompt start to the demonstration at 7.30pm. Tea and coffee are available on arrival and there is a sales table for flower arranging sundries. The demonstration usually lasts an hour-and-a-half and the arrangements are raffled afterwards. There is a small entrance fee for non- members. All welcome.


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Move 'em? Or lay 'em off?
A flap is being raised about whether to consolidate the offices in which the 88 employees of the chancellor of the Oregon university system work. There are currently three sets of offices for these folks, in Eugene, Corvallis, and Portland. We recently blogged about the chancellor's hefty salary, to go along with the use of two nice houses paid for by the public; now there's some talk in the Legislature of settling him and his staff in Portland.
A more fundamental question is whether that office really needs 89 people. It's a block of bureaucracy over the individual universities, which already have multiple layers of administrators. Rather than move the 89 people around, we'd rather see somebody take a look at laying off half of them or more. What do these people do all day? As one of our readers conjectured, there must be "a lot of chancelling involved."


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