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Ooooh-weeee, did I love the food and flavors this month! Though I'm still in a grief fog (understandably), I somehow managed to cook more than I anticipated this month. It is sort of a big deal given that all I have actually wanted to eat since about the week before my Dad died is arugula salad**. The fact that I cooked frequently from Jerusalem speaks volumes about the quality of the recipes. I've been excited about the September Cook the Books and Jerusalem since Briggs and I hatched this thing and it did not disappoint. Pretty much everything I made turned out fantastic.
**Not just any arugula salad though. It is very particular–arugula with pickled fennel, sliced pepperoncinis, avocado, and parmesan shavings. A bit of olive oil, the pickled pepperoncini juice from the pepperoncinis, and a squirt of lemon juice. I, of course, eat other things. But it is the only thing I want to eat.
The Cooking:
- Roasted sweet potatoes & fresh figs (p.26) This was a bit of a departure for me. I don't love fresh figs like everyone and their brother seem to love them. They are fine, but they rarely cross my mind even when they are in season. I also don't love sweet potatoes, so I subbed yams. Ok, and one more disclosure. I don't tend to like anything sweet with my yams. So, the recipe was a bit of a risk for me, but I took it because it called for a bunch of green onions and a red chile and goat cheese (optional, but I used feta) and I imagined all that would contrast well with the added fig sweetness. And you know what? It was fantastic and it grew on me. I really liked the balsamic reduction. The first few bites I thought it was fine, but then noticed I keep going for more and more. It is definitely a unique side dish and a keeper. For my own taste, the feta was key and I'd add a bit more red chili to balance out the sweetness of the fig/yam/balsamic reduction.
- Baby spinach salad with dates & almonds (p.30) This salad is going in rotation. Red onions and dates are briefly marinated in vinegar and salt. Pita and almonds are cooked and then tossed with sumac and chili flakes. It is all tossed with spinach and a bit of olive oil and lemon juice. Simple and perfect. I ended up eating some of the leftover crunchy pita and almonds as a straight up snack. It was the first time I cooked with sumac and I am a fan!
- Roasted eggplant with fried onion & chopped lemon (p.32) This is another dish that I wasn't sure about because, well, you just never know when it comes to eggplant. Right? The recipe has onions, green chiles, cumin, sumac, and feta all mixed up on top of roasted eggplant, with a chopped lemon and some garlic. It turned out kinda magical. I really loved it!
- Fried tomatoes with garlic (p.50) No mystery here, but fresh picked and fried tomatoes topped with garlic, chiles, and parsley. Served with bread for gobbling it all up with. Perfect.
- Puréed beets with yogurt & za'atar (p.53) An interesting dip of puréed roasted beets mixed with greek yogurt, garlic, red chile, date syrup (I used pomegranate molasses, because it is what I had on hand), and za'atar. It is garnished with green onions, hazelnuts (I used pistachios) and goat cheese (again, with the feta). Now, I'll say this was my least favorite of the recipes I tried, but even in saying that I would try it again. It certainly wasn't bad and I really liked the premise. I wanted a bit more ooomph. More za'atar? More chilis? More salt? Something. I'm now wondering re-reading the recipe if I forgot to put in the red chile? (Like I mentioned, grief fog. I'm not to be trusted with directions.) It was so pretty. I'm trying it again!
- A'ja/bread fritters (p.64) Strange lil' idea, but ultimately a tasty one. Bread is soaked and the water squeezed out. Then crumbled with a bunch of herbs and feta into patties. I thought they were amazing. Oddly delicious.
- Basmati rice & orzo (p.103) This is my new go-with-anything side dish. Simple and turns out perfectly every single time. And, it is effing delicious. I have no idea why it is so good. I mean, it is rice, orzo, and broth. No whoop. But, it is perfect. It might just be the best rice I have ever made. Seriously.
- Conchiglie with yogurt, peas & chile (p.111) I don't totally get the Jerusalem connection on this dish, other than the use of a hot yogurt sauce, but no matter. It is really good and I now want to eat my pasta with a hot yogurt sauce always. (You know, except for October Cook the Books with Marcella Hazan!) This was not just any ol' hot yogurt sauce, but rather greek yogurt in the Vitamix with garlic, peas, and olive oil. Mixed slowly with the pasta. Additional peas, basil, feta, are added along with toasted pine nuts and a chili oil (I used aleppo chili pepper). It was perfect. I want more. I can imagine using other vegetables in place of the peas as well. Broccoli and cauliflower would both fare well, I'm sure.
- Basic hummus (p.114) Friends. The best hummus I've ever made. So perfect. So smooth (more Vitamix love!) I started making it exactly as directed and then tinkered to perfection. We liked a bit more garlic and lemon juice, for our tastes. I also added a bit of cumin. I don't know if it was using ice-cold water that helped (and I did use more than called for to get the texture I prefer), but it is hands down the best I've made. I'm eating it now. Mmmmm.
- Hummus kawarma (lamb) with lemon sauce (p.118) I used ground lamb for this instead of chopping a neck fillet by myself (I assume people might do this. But I'm not that girl). The flavors for this were absolutely spot-on perfect. The already great hummus, topped with kawarma perfection, and drizzled with a lemon sauce of lemons, green chili, parsley, garlic and vinegar was so, so, so good.
- Kofta b'siniyah (p.195) As I remembered mid-month, I actually do have a limit for eating lamb. It doesn't skeeve me out the way chicken often does (a combination of the horrid chicken industry and having pet chickens), but it has a flavor that, while I really like it, I can only do in small, pretty infrequent doses. In making the kofta, it called for equal parts lamb and beef but I chose to do about 1/3 lamb and 2/3 beef, because I felt I was at my limit after the kawarma. The meat mixture has onion, garlic, toasted pine nuts, parsley, red chile, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. The cute, oblong meatballs are cooked and placed on a plate with a tahini sauce. Again, a keeper.
- Turkey & zuchhini burgers with green onion & cumin (p.200) The slider-sized turkey and zucchini burgers will be made again again. I imagine they are easily frozen and pulled out for a quick meal, though they actually took no time at all to make on the spot. The lemony sumac sauce was a nice addition and was also great as a veggie dip later on.
The Review:
Recipe/writing style:
- Did the recipes taste good? Yes. Yes, so many times, yes. Which is what I would expect when I see that a cookbook has 366 amazon reviews and a perfect 5-star rating. Seriously mpressive.
- Would I use it again? Yes. I can't wait. This has been one of my favorites of the year so far. And, I am adding Plenty and Ottolenghi to my list of books to get.
- Is it reliable? Totally. The flavors of everything I made were spot on.
- Does it use real food? Yes
- Can I replicate the recipes and are the results worth the effort? Totally. Nothing I made was difficult and the results far outweighed the effort and time needed. I really can't recommend the cookbook enough
The Participants:
Aimée from Homemade Trade is also participating in Tasting Jerusalem, so she is no stranger to cooking from the cookbook. Aimée is an avid rice pudding fan so she had to whip up the Cardamom rice pudding with pistachios & rose water (p 270). She tinkered around a bit, but was pleased with the results. I am a big rice pudding fan too, so I'll give it a try soon! For September she also made Shakshuka (p 66) that she loved. The Wheat berries & Swiss chard with pomegranate molasses (p 100) resulted mixed reviews. They really liked it at first, but they found the leftovers a bit bitter. As part of Tasting Jerusalem, she has also made and discussed (linked up in her review): Roasted Cauliflower Salad (p 62), Baharat spiced grilled eggplant over Mejadra (p 120), Baharat eggs over Mejadra, preserved lemons (p 203), and Lamb Meatballs with Currants, Yogurt & Herbs (p 199). Wow!
Karen from Prospect: The Pantry went all out, as always. Karen was already a fan of Ottolenghi and the cookbook Plenty. She has traveled to Jerusalem, as well as other parts of the Middle East where, as she describes, "histories and cultures compete, clash and co-exist." Her trip(s) were memorable and moving and led her to an even greater appreciation for the two author's presentations of their personal recipes. She noted that there were a lot of things she could make seasonally due to overlap of seasons (eggplant and cauliflower, for example). So, what did she make? You better sit down! She made, mastered, and her whole family loved:
- Maqluba (pages 127-8) I am still hoping to get to this in the next week or two. Sounds perfect for the rainy, fall days we've been having. And, yours looks gorgeous!
- Chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice (page 184)
- Roasted sweet potatoes & fresh figs (page 26)
- Charred okra with tomato, garlic & preserved lemon (page 74)
- Mixed bean salad (page 42)
- Spiced chickpeas & fresh vegetable salad, page 56)
- Ruth's stuffed Romano peppers (page 165)
- Baharat (page 299)
- Lemony leek meatballs (page 44)
- Turkey & zucchini burgers with green onion & cumin (page 200) Definitely will be on repeat around here, too!
- Fried cauliflower with tahini (page 60)
- Saffron chicken & herb salad (page 188) I'm so glad you made this! I wanted to try it!
- Salmon steaks in chraimeh sauce (pages 234-5)
- Cod cakes in tomato sauce (page 225)
- Prawns, scallops & clams with tomato & feta (page 233)
Basically, I need to move into Karen's house. And, clearly, I need to cook a lot more from the book because I didn't get to some that seem like they will become classics as they did at her home.
Marisa from Marisa Makes busted out some hummus (p.114), Mejadra (pg 120), Musabaha (warm chickpeas with hummus) and toasted pita (pg 119), Burekas (pg 254), Red pepper and baked egg galettes (pg 243). What filling did you use for your burekas? They were on my too-try list as well, so glad they turned out!
Tanja from The Paddington Foodie joined Cook the Books new this month. Welcome! She made several recipes and found them all to be amazing! Burnt eggplant with garlic, lemon, & pomegranate seeds (p.79), Beef and Lamb Meatballs With Broad Beans and Lemon (p.196), Baharat Spice Mix (p. 299), and Chocolate Krantz Cake (p.284). I'm hoping I'm not too late for eggplant this year, because I was eyeing that recipe as well! Impressive job on that Chocolate Krantz Cake! Glad to hear that, while it needs to be planned ahead, wasn't particularly difficult and that it worked on the first go! Hope to see you back in October!
JK and Angela at Tea Time Adventures made Semolina, coconut & marmalade cake (p. 264), Baby Spinach Salad with Dates and Almonds (p.30), Burnt Eggplant salad (p.79), and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Figs (p.26). I love hearing about the Tea Time Adventure luncheons- they always sound so fun! And, I'm definitely giving the cake a go- it sounds right up my alley!
So, that wraps up September folks! I hope you'll join us for October Cook the Books with Marcella Hazan and Essentials of Classic Italian. Sadly, Marcella passed away a few days ago. We couldn't have foreseen this when we chose it for October, but it seems only right to cook it up right this month in memory of a legend. I noticed yesterday that Cathy at Mrs Wheelbarrow's Kitchen put out the push for a virtual dinner party of sorts to cook for those we love. Details are on her page, but she set the date as October 26th. I love this idea and hope that some of you do as well! I know I'm in!


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I only made my 30-30 list about a month ago and haven't actually been working all year at it, so, clearly I overshot that! By the summer they should all be crossed off and I can update on them even though I've 'closed' asgoodasitgets.. let's not be dramatic!
My last day as a 20-anything is also without incident or dramatics. I worked, got groceries, I ran around the house with my boys being a tickle-t-rex, I let my oldest boy stay up an hour later with me watching 'who do you think you are' (he was really into it), and I'm relaxing before bed. I also just completed a 12 day detox so I'm not even that interested in birthday cake.. although I think I should have a little.
The best part of my day, without a second thought, was when my son Ethan came up to me too excited about his present to wait for tomorrow and sang "happy birthday to mummy" all by himself. Inside the box, under the tissue paper, was two pairs of his 3D glasses so Sean and I can go to a movie :)
In my heart I know as long as that boy remembers my birthday, it doesn't matter at all if I'm turning 30, 40 or 50, it feels special.


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Beverley Birch's Rift. A fabulous mystery set in Africa with, unusually, a significant role for the police in the shape of Inspector Murothi.
CT Furlong's ARCTIC 6 series. So far I've read the first one, Killer Strangelets which is a thriller which takes a group of children of mixed ages all the way to CERN.
Julia Golding's Darcie Lock series. So far I've read the first one, Ringmaster in which Darcie Lock, finds out what her parents do for a living and she is recruited to MI6 to bring down an international bad-guy. The third book should be out next year.
Helen Grant's amazing debut, The Vanishing of Katarina Linden, a very atmospheric tale set in a small German town.
John Grisham's Theodore Boone series. I've read the first one, Theodore Boone which introduces the young lawyer, and look forward to the second one which is just out.
Gabrielle Lord's Conspiracy 365 series, a set of 12 books, one per month set in Australia, which has Cal Ormond running for his life and trying to decipher a cryptic inheritance. I've read 11 of these and will get round to the twelth soon. I believe it was written for more reluctant readers but is enjoyable for all abilities. Here's my review of January. If you can, do read them in order.
Sophie McKenzie's Girl, Missing and Blood Ties. Both of which have or will have sequels shortly. Sophie McKenzie is an incredibly popular author with library borrowers and these two titles are always in demand. Reviews of Girl Missing and Blood Ties.
I have many authors still to try, not least those running Crime Central: Anne Cassidy, Keren David, Linda Strachan and Gillian Philip.


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McGrath: This year's Apple Cup had mix of ripe, rotten football
A few thousand fans did not stay in Martin Stadium to see it, but Washington State managed to put together a sustained touchdown drive Friday afternoon in the Apple Cup.
The drive didn't approach any version of smooth — there was a false start, a tripping penalty, a Luke Falk pass was dropped — but given the modest standards the Cougars had set in the first half, advancing the ball 69 yards in 15 plays was a work of art.
Receivers positioned themselves where they were supposed to position themselves. Linemen moved in unison after the snap. The crowd made almost as much noise as the stadium's sound-effect-for-all-occasions speaker system.
And it mattered little, because Washington's well-padded lead midway through the third quarter all but assured the Huskies of the surprisingly dominant, 45-17 victory that will deliver them to the Pac-12 championship game this Friday.
"We put them on their heels early," Huskies junior safety Budda Baker, whose stellar afternoon included two tackles for a loss and an interception, said afterward, "and kept them on their heels."
As with any blowout, observers might be challenged to ascertain whether the mismatch was a case of Washington playing at a superior level, or Washington State pitching a clunker.
Probably both. The Huskies rolled up 252 offensive yards in the first quarter while jumping ahead, 28-3. It is said that no lead is secure against a team coached by Mike Leach.
Nonsense. With this defense, a 28-3 lead is fail-safe.
Take that extended Cougars possession following halftime. It trimmed the deficit to 35-17, but when they got the ball back after forcing a rare 3-and-out, only 6:43 remained in the third quarter — not an abundance of time for a team trailing by a three-score margin.
Washington, meanwhile, looked every bit the part of potential competitor in the national championship that will follow the traditional bowl contests.
Required to make a goal-line stand at the Huskies 6 after Jamal Morrow's return of a second-quarter punt, the defense teamed up to stuff four consecutive running plays. A similar situation was posed in the third quarter, when WSU owned a first-and-goal inside the 5-yard line.
But nothing budged on three rushing attempts, and defensive end Connor O'Brien goaded Falk into hurrying his second-down pass.
"There is always the option out there of passing, but I liked the run blocks and thought we could punch it in," said Falk. "Unfortunately, we didn't get off the ball and get it in. I have had faith in those guys all year and I still have faith in them. I went with the strength of our team in those scenarios and, unfortunately, we didn't get it done."
The UW offense wasn't perfect either. Its first play of the day was flagged for a false start. Its third play was a dropped Jake Browning pass.
And then the Huskies went into oiled-machine mode. Whatever they tried worked, including a 50-yard trick-play pass from wide receiver Dante Pettis to tight end Darrell Daniels. It put the Huskies inside the Cougars 10 and set the stage for their most impressive performance of the school's first 11-victory season since 2000.
"We knew Washington State would rally a little bit, and they did," Huskies coach Chris Petersen said. "But our defense kind of swelled up and our offense answered there at the end of the third quarter. The first half went as well as it could for us."
Afterward, Browning was asked an inevitable question with an equally inevitable answer. Would he prefer to face Colorado or USC for the conference title?
Browning offered the standard-issue reply that he doesn't worry about scenarios out of his control.
Washington will learn on Saturday what opponent awaits. In the meantime, it will savor an Apple Cup victory decided long before Washington State ever even got started.
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If your home is not ready for winter you should take proactive steps right now to get your home winter ready. There are tutorials on websites like YouTube that will provide you with a step by step overview on how to winterize your home. One of the easiest ways is to apply a silicon caulking to the windows making them more airtight. The small amount of caulking that you apply can help reduce your heating bill by as much as ten percent (10%). Another great way to make your home winter ready is to place insulation around the pipes in the basement, this will help prevent pipes from freezing during the winter months.
Go to YouTube and make a list of all the different videos that show you the right way to winterize your home. When you have found these videos you need to download them to your computer. If you do not know how to download these videos from YouTube there is a free youtube downloader that can be installed on your computer. Do not feel intimated by this project, the majority of these jobs are really simple to do and the money you are going to save will make it worth your time.


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Rubio 'Absolutely' Wants Permanent U.S. Troop Presence in Middle East
Programming Note: Former Vice President Dick Cheney sits down with Sean Hannity to give his take on the latest military action in Syria. Don't miss a "Hannity" exclusive, Wednesday at 10p ET.
If Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) ever became president, would he advocate for a permanent U.S. troop presence in the Middle East?
"Absolutely," he told Neil Cavuto this afternoon on "Your World." Rubio explained that the bin Laden mission would have been impossible without a U.S. troop mission in Afghanistan. He also said that having U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq could have prevented the advance of ISIS.
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Rubio also called for boots on the ground, saying that ISIS can be degraded through airstrikes, but cannot be defeated through strikes alone.
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'The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results.' - Norman Vincent Peale
Everything vibrates.
Everything is energy.
Your brain has a Reticular Activating System (RAS) which is a network of neurons in your brainstem. It is a sophisticated filter system that allows certain information to your brain and filters out other information. Guess who programmed that filter? You did and so did the people from your past.
We carry many images of who we are that sit in a matrix of energy around our bodies.
What are your images?
Through evolving your images you can bring more light into your life – a lifetime is a journey out of darkness into light.
'Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.' - Rumi
You are here to shine. To let your inner gifts sparkle through. Empower yourself and talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.
The only limitation is in our mind
So stop creating illusional problems
The truth is we can have anything we want if we give up the belief we cannot have it
'Be the change you wish to see in the world' – Mahatma Gandhi
You're probably feeling the negative polarity of the world right now.
We live in divisive times - do not let the chaos and uncertainty and cruelty knock you off course.
'Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.' - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Life is much more magical, mysterious and grander than we are educated to believe. So open yourself up and get connected to the inner flow of life.
Use the voice of your soul to free yourself
The inner child is deep within each of us as the memory of the child outgrown. This child is within us at all times and should be nurtured and treasured every day.
Happiness is always a choice.
You can't wait for circumstances to get better.
Activating the good that is already in your life is the foundation of abundance.
Recognise the abundance that surrounds you.


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· the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
Hypernym(s): message
2. mail - noun
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Synonym(s): mail_service, postal_service, post
Hypernym(s): communication, communicating
3. mail - noun
· a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system
Hypernym(s): conveyance, transport
4. mail - noun
· any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered; "your mail is on the table"; "is there any post for me?"; "she was opening her post"
Synonym(s): post
Hypernym(s): collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
5. mail - noun
· (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
Synonym(s): chain_mail, ring_mail, chain_armor, chain_armour, ring_armor, ring_armour
Hypernym(s): body_armor, body_armour, suit_of_armor, suit_of_armour, coat_of_mail, cataphract
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· send via the postal service; "I'll mail you the check tomorrow"
Synonym(s): get_off
7. mail - verb
· cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; "send me your latest results"; "I'll mail you the paper when it's written"
Hypernym(s): transfer
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I'm always on the look out for seasonal clearance when I go shopping at superstores and home improvement stores. Now that summer is over, some stores still have garden supplies. Last week, I was able to pick up several kids' plastic shovels. They were $0.99 each, and I also picked up three cans of cheap, gloss spray paint. The colors I chose were white, yellow, and orange.
I host a monthly get-together of homeschool moms in the area, and we used the shovels to make a simple fall craft project. First, we spray painted the shovels in the colors of candy corn. It didn't turn out quite like I thought because the yellow paint didn't spray out as well as the orange and white. But, we made due, and we moved on to the next step.
After the paint was dry, we added silk flowers in red and yellow. We cut off stems from a larger bunch and wrapped them around the handle. For extra measure, we hot glued the flowers so they would stay in place.
The final step was to add foam adhesive leaves for a fun, whimsical appearance. Some moms left them off for a more elegant look. Either way looks great!
For a total of around $2, we took these clearance priced, end of season shovels and turned them into wonderful fall decorations. They can very easily be used to create decorations for every season: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, or Independence Day just to name a few.
Just for fun, I'm interested in your vote for which fall shovel you like the best. Choose number one or number two from the pictures below. Please leave a comment below this post with your vote.
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In order to keep your windshield clear you rely on your windshield wipers, but what about what powers them? The windshield wiper motor is the all-important part that sends the blades into motion and enables you to drive in low visibility situations, such as inclement weather. Just like many other parts on your vehicle, the windshield wiper motor is prone to wear and tear over time and eventually it can burn out. At this point it's time to replace the motor.
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Welcome to Things You Should Know, our ongoing series on Millennial-fueled trends, events, slang, and memes that will keep you up-to-date on what is happening in youth culture.
Imagine entering a concert venue flooded with neon lights, illuminating thousands of people energetically dancing and swaying… in silence. You have entered into the world of the Silent Disco, a music and event phenomenon that is enticing Millennials to tune in, by tuning out everything but the music.
The Silent Disco hinges on wireless headphone technology. On arrival, attendees are given headphones that utilize radio frequency transmission to broadcast sound through and around any physical objects, and allow partygoers to choose from two or three music channels that they can switch between whenever they like. As opposed to traditional speaker systems, headphones allow listeners maximum sound quality and intensify music events for a more personal experience.
These events bypass the restrictions of traditional concerts because of their silence. Silent Discos allow young adults to party all night long without the troubles of noise violations. The idea for silent concerts was originally conceived in the '90s by eco-activists to reduce noise disruption in outdoor spaces. What appeals to Millennials today ranges from rapid exposure to different music genres to vastly improved sound to the feel of a group experience that is poignantly customized. Everyone is dancing, but not necessarily to the same song, and the element of music choice makes each person's experience unique. Silent Discos allow Millennials to literally dance to the beat of their own drum, engaging in a collective atmosphere while also tuning in for an experience that is all their own.
The popularity of Silent Discos has spread rapidly across…


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Palliative Care
The Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care provides palliative care to those who are living with or dying from an advanced progressive illness.
Whether in home or in the hospital, our team works with your family doctor and other members of your health care team to provide the best possible end-of-life care.
- aims to relieve pain and suffering and generally improve quality of life;
- is appropriate for anyone living with advanced illness, at any time, regardless of diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment;
- is provided by an interdisciplinary team of caregivers who work together to address your physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
The Home Care Program doctors provide specialized care to you in the comfort of your own home. A doctor is available for urgent issues 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
If you are admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital, the Inpatient Program offers palliative consultations with a palliative care doctor for the duration of your stay at the Hospital.
Specially trained palliative care nurses, social workers and chaplains are also available. If you are discharged from the Hospital, and are returning to your home in Toronto, North York, York or East York, you may ask to be followed by our Home Care Program.
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Clearly, it's not easy being a celebrity. Not that I claim to speak from experience, you understand. No, I'm thinking of the story of a little girl whose pet dog had died.
The child was heartbroken and wrote to Pope Francis, asking if her beloved pet might now be in heaven.
As it was reported in some of the media, you would need to be a theologian of some intellectual girth to grasp the meaning of the Pope's reply. How's this: 'The holy scripture teaches us that the fulfilment of this wonderful design also affects everything around us.'
He went on to quote from a number of New Testament sources, including the Revelation, to support his view that what lies ahead is therefore a new creation, adding: 'It is not an annihilation of the universe and all that surrounds us. Rather it brings everything to its fullness of being, truth and beauty.'
However, he is at odds with his predecessor, the cat-loving Pope Benedict XVI, who seemed to close the Pearly Gates firmly to pets and other animals in a sermon he gave in 2008 when he said: 'For other creatures, who are not called to eternity, death just means the end of existence on Earth.'
Try explaining that to a weeping child!
Now the world's Catholic media are going viral, with one commentator saying: 'Pope Francis is known to be writing an encyclical that will deal with environmental issues. But it is unclear whether it will decide for once and all whether those who get to meet St Peter can expect to find a dog lifting its leg on the Pearly Gates.'
The point is that if you or I had tried to comfort the pet-bereaved child by saying, 'Of course puppy will be in heaven', no one but the child would pay the slightest attention, but when the Pontiff makes his comment it seems that a major aspect of Catholic theology is re-written, although we might never know exactly what the context may have been.
All that being said, we can be in no doubt what Pope Francis intended when he offered his Christmas 'greetings' to the Roman Curia, the senior churchmen who run the Holy See. Having observed at close quarters how the Vatican works, he gave his Roman bureaucrats a serious dressing down.
What he has seen since he took office in March, 2013 seems to have fired up Francis to develop a unique style of real leadership. He savaged the Curia, accusing them of what he referred to as 'ailments', seen by the media as '15 deadly sins'. He singled out too much micro-management, too little internal coordination, examples of boastfulness, claiming to be indispensable, a tendency to gossip and defamation and, even worse, clerics leading double lives.
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires in 1936, he would have been well acquainted with the effects of poverty on the community in which he grew up and his early days there, first as a chemical technician and later as a night club bouncer, before entering the church. He is a man who has never forgotten where he came from. Who knows, his experience of banging heads together might just be what is needed to knock some sense into his Church? We should wish him well.


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Wasco Energy is a leading integrated energy group that operates in the global market. Headquartered in Malaysia and supported by a robust network of operations in 15 international locations, we provide reliable and competitive products, services and solutions to oil and gas players the world over.
Wasco Energy has built an enviable track record of delivering major energy projects across key markets and today we continue to extend our footprint via distinct product and service offerings in these areas:
Our parent company, Wah Seong Corporation Berhad (Wah Seong), a Malaysian public listed entity, has over the last two decades transformed itself from a medium-sized Malaysian enterprise, into an international oil and gas and industrial services conglomerate. Propelled by the dynamic pace of the energy sector and rising demand, Wah Seong today continues to grow from strength to strength to effectively meet the needs of both the oil and gas as well as non-oil and gas sectors. Recognising the need to balance out its economic ambitions with its societal and environmental obligations, Wah Seong is committed to achieving success in a manner whereby its economic ambitions are balanced out with its societal and environmental obligations.


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Every year a small handful of talented artists is invited to Rocky Mountain National Park, each for a two week Artist-In-Residence Program from June through September. The peace, serenity, and beauty of this special place, inspires their artistic creativity resulting in works of art drawn from nature. Selected by a jury panel of professional artists, these artists represent a variety of artistic disciplines from musicians, writers, sculptors, painters, photographers, poets, and performing artists. During their stays, these artists share their artistic visions in public presentations. After their residencies, these artists will donate a fully finished art work to the park.
Join our artists as they share their creative visions in public presentations. Discover why artists are important to the National Park Service and why Rocky Mountain National Park hosts Artists-In-Residence each summer. Public programs will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium from June 20 through August 22.
Freelance Photographer James Branaman comes to Rocky from St. Petersburg, FL. His residency project will focus on creating an archive of Rocky Mountain scenes that often elude the casual and short-time visitor. His photographic techniques will include the use of remote-controlled camera traps. Additionally, he will explore lengthy night exposures combined with "light painting" to create an archive of some of the more interesting historic structures within the Park. Recently Mr. Branaman was selected to be an Artist-in-Residence at Everglades National Park this fall. His public programs are on June 20 and 27.
Writer Robin Enright hails from one of Rocky's nearby communities. Through sharing her own experiences in nature, she developed a regular following as a columnist, and inspired her readers to pursue their own outdoor adventures. For her residency project she plans to keep a daily journal. From this she will share her experiences with readers in a way that she hopes will bring them "back outside, back into nature and back into our national parks". More importantly she hopes to reveal "how the preservation of self and perspective are intimately intertwined with nature". Through her eloquent writing style, Ms. Enright will celebrate the natural world while making Rocky an emotionally accessible place to everyone. In her writings she also hopes to reveal parts nature that often go unnoticed. Ms. Enright's public programs are on July 4 and 11.
Botanical Illustrator and artist Patty McAuliffe of Denver, CO. specializes in creating eye-catching and detailed etchings for others to enjoy. Through her artwork she portrays the myriad of nature's wonderful details in a scientifically accurate way. Ms. McAuliffe uses pencil, ink, and watercolor as her favorite media for traditional illustration. She has recently been applying botanical and wildlife art to intaglio printmaking with her own etching press. Her preferred artistic medium as an Artist-in-Residence will be drawing on-location, painting, and photography as documentation methods. Later, she hopes to compile these resources into a plate for use in her fine art printmaking studio. Ms. McAuliffe previously served as the President of the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists. Her public programs are on July 18 and 25.
Writer Mary Taylor Young will be composing what she calls, a "love letter to Rocky" in the form of a book celebrating Rocky Mountain National Park's centennial. This book will showcase the mission and achievements of the National Park System while emphasizing its vital role in the preservation and accessibility of one of America's treasures. Her writings explore the natural world through imagery, metaphor and the use of senses. Ms. Young is currently based in Caste Rock, CO. She has authored numerous books, articles, brochures and publications. She has also served as an Artist-in-Residence with Think360 Arts in Denver, and as a Naturalist-in-Residence with the Audubon Society of Greater Denver. Join Ms. Young for her public programs on August 1 and 8.
Photographer Richard Eskin of Townson, MD. has previously been an Artist-in-Residence at North Cascades and Acadia National Parks. For his residency at Rocky he will create modern-day images from the same park locations shown in historical photographs. By contrasting preserved areas with those showing ecological and human-caused changes over time, Mr. Eskin hopes to provide a meaningful perspective on the values of national parks. Mr. Eskin is currently the Director of the Science Services Administration for the Maryland Department of the Environment. As a trained ecologist his photographic images provide a unique perspective. His images have been selected for, and sold at the Center for Fine Art Photography's National Juried Competition and as a gift to an environmental delegation from China. Mr. Eskin's public programs will be on August 15 and 22.
Mr. Eskin will also be participating in Rocky Mountain National Park's Bioblitz festival sponsored by the National Geographic Society. On August 24-25 he will conduct photo workshops and kid's programs. Advance registration will be required. Register for these events by emailing email@example.com
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Christmas Card also
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Sunday, December 16, 2007
Christmas Card!
Lauren and I wanted to send out Christmas cards to everyone, but lack of time and money has kept it digital. Soooooo...from us to you....MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I mean, happy..holidays....
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ohhhh snap, i went there.
So in case drawing myself as an x-wing pilot wasnt nerdy enough, I did my girlfriend Lauren and well.
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santa is coming soon!
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Saturday, December 15, 2007
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Friday, December 14, 2007
this is not a test, test.
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i make history with a first blog post ever
hello i am dan
this blog editor sucks
i hate technology and art
here are some images of figurine processes
and such
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Kicking this MOFO off.
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One of the top weight gaining powders on the market, Monster Mass, currently costs about $2.50 per serving. For that price, you get 610 calories and a pretty decent tasting product.
While these shakes are convenient, I want to give you a more cost effective option that features better overall nutrition.
The following 1,000 calorie shake recipe contains only whole foods. Each of the ingredients can be found at any local grocery store. You'll need:
- Whole Milk
- Peanut Butter
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Bananas, Large
- Whey Protein Powder
Heavy Whipping Cream. This is not the whipped topping you put on top of pies. Heavy whipping cream can he found in the refrigeration section near milk in almost every grocery store. It is a calorie dense dairy product that is used to make butter, or real whipped topping. In this case, we will use it simply to add extra nutritional value, taste and calories to our homemade weight gainer shake.
1000 Calorie Weight Gainer Shake
To make this shake, simply add the following into a blender, and mix well:
- 2 cups of Whole Milk
- 2 tbsp of Peanut Butter
- 1 large Banana
- 2 ounces of Heavy Cream
- 2 scoops of chocolate Whey Protein Powder
This will yield about a 22-24 ounce shake that can be consumed either at one sitting, or split into 2 shakes. The calorie content of this weight gainer is slightly over 1,050, while also containing approximately 65 grams of protein.
In addition to providing quite a few more calories than a weight gain powder like Monster Mass, our homemade shake is also more cost-effective. It yields a greater amount of calories, on the average, per dollar spent.
Weight Gainer Shake Variations
If you are not a fan of peanut butter, chocolate or bananas, there are many other possible shake variations you can make. Here are a couple of possible ideas:
- Ice Cream and Berries – You could make a vanilla ice cream and berry shake, using fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Cinnamon, Vanilla and Oatmeal – Combine vanilla whey protein powder, a dash of cinnamon, and a half cup of cooked instant oats.


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Having problems with your Dyson DC07 Allergy Blue/Turquoise Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum ?
My hose tools wont pick up. when hose tools unattached suction is fine and will **** my hand fiercely, but once tool attached no suction..... how am i gonna pick up cat hair from seats now?! its a dyson DC04 but it wouldnt let me choose that!
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I have a DC04 and the hose tools are a open hole.The only reason they want pick up is they are blocked.If you say they are sucking your hand when not attached.Make sure the hose is not blocked by taking off the cover at the front.Allso check the cylinder rubber seal is sealing the dust container.Thats the only problem i had with mine.Good luck.
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My hose tools wont pick up. when hose tools unattached suction is fine and will **** my hand fiercely, but once tool attached no suction..... how am i gonna pick up cat hair from seats now?! its a dyson DC04 but it wouldnt let me choose that!
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My Bissell BS3920F upright (similar to the 10N6F) has been working wonderfully for the past 3 years but suddenly seems to not pick up dog hair as well as it used to. It has been pulled apart by my husband to ensure nothing is blocking the hoses etc and when running the suction seems to be there. It seems to grab the dog hair and leave it in a straight line directly under the unit without picking it up. I then disconnect the hose and use to hose to pick up the dog hair. This works well but obviou
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The Masters Level Membership is designed to facilitate top professionals that have a focus on education as they extend their reach to greater global audiences and elite strategic partners. It is BizLink Global's belief that a business or brand can only continue to grow from within a community and we can provide you with the perfect environment to explore your full potential.
To apply, you will need to help us understand your vision and current capabilities. BizLink Global would like to stress that Master's level membership is not for everyone. The types of professionals you will find here typically have, or are in the process of launching, information products like: books, ebooks, audiobooks and video seminars that they may offer in our store or through our library or more service oriented products like coaching or niche programs, teleseminars and masterminds.
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The Hyde Suites offer unrivalled lashings of creature comforts, this is where you get to change gear when the day gets wrapped. This 52 square meter one bedroom suite offers the most private and quiet rooms of the hotel.
Situated in the cosmopolitan area of Sea Point, The Hyde Luxury All Suite Hotel comprises of 36 swanky Luxury Suites and is Cape Town's new hot spot for production crews, conferencing clients, and business or leisure travelers. Catering specifically to these discerning markets, the Hyde delivers the small things that make the big differences – with a style all of its own.
After a hard day at work or a day site seeing what our Mother City has to offer, our team welcomes you back with big smiles. A good place to head for at day's end is our bar to enjoy a cocktail or two. On those beautiful warm sunny days rejuvenate your mind, Body and Soul at our pool on the roof of the Hotel.
Here one can take in the breath taking views of the 3 mountains so indicative to Cape Town's attractions including Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Lions Head. Alternatively take a leisurely walk to the promenade a mere 100 meters from the hotel and breathe in the fresh sea air with the most refreshing views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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I read your comments, "In Jessica Ridgeway Case, Police Don`t Suspect a `Random Child Abductor`! Why Not?" and totally agree with you.
My concerns are this: if mom watched her walk till out of sight as a concerned parent, why not answer the phone all day? Also, there is usually a list of other people to contact on the students file at school. Apparently school phoned mom several times. Was there no other contact listed on Jessica`s school file? No "in case of emergency" contact. I find this very strange.
The back pack I believe was a plant too. My granddaughter is 11. Has a cell phone that`s never shut off and equipped with GPS. Phone is on silent during school hours. Why no phone for protection for this innocent child.
Dad has a history of domestic abuse. Flag!
I`m sure dad is keeping quiet per his attorneys request seeing there`s a custody battle going on. His mother (which he lives with) seems to be very cooperative, thank God for that!
If Jessica has no cell phone, have one of her friends contact mom when she arrives to school. Is this ignorance or "who cares"? My granddaughter texts when she gets on the bus, texts when she gets off. She walks about 3/4 mile home from bus stop. No anymore. I stay home and babysit my grandchildren; I now pick her up from bus stop.
For some strange reason I don`t think this so called person driving around trying to pick up kids did this. Not sure why I think this. Maybe because the police have not seemed interested in watching or searching for him.
I know her home town. I have family there and spent my summers there when younger. My cousin walks his dog daily. He`s been going by and through the park daily trying to find a clue.
Thank you for your thoughts. Your article makes the most sense of all the others I have read.
Lee Ann


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When YOU Make the Hiring Decisions: What It's Like to Be a Recruiter
Here on the AfterCollege Blog, we spend a lot of time trying to help you get hired. But what if you'd like to be the one doing the hiring? We thought you might wonder what it's like to be a recruiter. How does it feel to sit on the other side of the table and make the hiring decisions about candidates or usher them through the recruitment process?
Guest writer Melissa Nguyen caught up with tech recruiter James Nguyen (no relation) to find out what recruiters do, how you can follow this path, and the biggest misconceptions about the job.
We've all stared them in the eye as they asked what our greatest strengths and weaknesses are, but have you ever wondered what obstacles recruiters have had to overcome to land their jobs? James Nguyen is a recruiter for a global employment agency; he finds talent in the tech industry. We asked him just what it is that recruiters are looking for in candidates, and how he ended up with a seat on the other side of the interview table.
What is your job title?
My title is Technical Recruiter and I work at a large global employment agency.
What are your responsibilities and day-to-day tasks?
I perform full life-cycle recruiting, meaning I am with candidates during the entire process, including gathering and writing requirements, sourcing, interviewing, testing, candidate selection, and managing the interview, offer, and the on-boarding process. I also maintain talent-retention through activities such as reviews, increases, coaching and mentoring, lunches, quarterly happy hours, referral bonuses, and recognition of accomplishments.
And, I inform and educate team members of latest advancements in technology trends to simplify job processes and help better understand client needs.
What college did you go to and what did you study? How did this prepare you for your job now?
I graduated from the University of Houston, majoring in Information Systems Technology with a minor in Business Administration. My strong foundation in technology and IT consulting helped me better understand the types of questions to ask our clients and understand our scope for sourcing talent. It also gave me the ability to have normal conversations with Technologists when I am recruiting.
What was your career path leading up to your current role?
When I graduated from college, I was working at the Apple store and was selected to be in the first batch of "Geniuses" to train at a Houston, Texas location. From there, I was recruited to be a QA Test Engineer. I later left to be an IT Consultant/Systems Engineer at a Windows enterprise environment and then went on to be a third-party Apple Systems Engineer, exploring consulting in the Apple space. While I was interviewing with other companies after that, one of the recruiters was impressed with my technical skills and how personable I was during the interview. He suggested and sparked the idea of recruiting in my mind—and the rest is history.
What was your interview process like and how did you land this current position?
I got in touch with a recruiter from my company and told him that I was interested in recruiting. He knew my potential and pitched me to his director. We scheduled a lunch interview, and I was offered the job a few days later.
What characteristics does a recruiter need?
Strong people and communication skills; patience; ability to build relationships, display confidence, listen, and multi-task with strong time management; work in a fast-paced environment; and be target-driven to attain goals.
What advice would you give someone looking to get into recruiting?
You don't have to have a recruiting background to get into it. It's the type of person you are that will determine if you succeed. You must be comfortable cold-calling people and selling them the jobs. Having the drive and staying "hungry" will also help you succeed as a recruiter.
Can you give us an insider tip as to what recruiters look for in potential candidates?
What I look for is their ability to do the job that the client is requesting. Many people come from different backgrounds—my job is to map their work history and judge if they have the tools to succeed and grow in their environment and potential role. Having candidates that have a passion to develop themselves professionally is important as well.
What would you say is a huge misconception folks have about recruiters?
That they are all liars and consider candidates as just a "meal ticket." Recruiters involved in the full life-cycle of the recruiting process show compassion and care toward the professional development of talent throughout their career.
What do you enjoy most about being a recruiter?
I enjoy speaking with and meeting new people every day. Being able to successfully place people and offer them the position is always the exciting part. Although I cannot place every single person that I interview, I offer my expertise to assist them however I can—whether it's with their résumé, mock interviews, suggestions on technologies, or skills to learn to help make them more marketable.
Homework time! If you haven't already, you might consider meeting with a recruiter in your desired industry. He or she may be able to give you some tips on your résumé and interview techniques, and maybe even help you land a job!
Melissa Nguyen has met her fair share of recruiters but often feels the pangs of unrequited love. Find her freelance writing at writingsbymelissanguyen.wordpress.com.
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[…] James Nguyen, a recruiter for a global employment agency, says, "Many people come from different backgrounds—my job is to map their work history and judge if they have the tools to succeed and grow in their environment and potential role." […]


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Tabebuia avellanedae naphthoquinones: activity against methicillin-resistant staphylococcal strains, cytotoxic activity and in vivo dermal irritability analysis
© Pereira et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2006
- Received: 04 November 2005
- Accepted: 22 March 2006
- Published: 22 March 2006
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and coagulase-negative staphylococcus infections are a worldwide concern. Currently, these isolates have also shown resistance to vancomycin, the last therapy used in these cases. It has been observed that quinones and other related compounds exhibit antibacterial activity. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity, toxicity and in vivo dermal irritability of lapachol extracted from Tabebuia avellanedae and derivatives against methicillin-resistant staphylococcal isolates. In addition, its mechanism of action was also analyzed.
The compounds β-lapachone, 3-hydroxy β N lapachone and α-lapachone were tested to determine the MIC values against methicillin-resistant S. aureus, S. epidermidis and S. haemolyticus strains, being the two last ones hetero-resistant to vancomycin. Experiments of protein synthesis analysis to investigate the naphthoquinones action were assessed. In vitro toxicity to eukaryotic BSC-40 African Green Monkey Kidney cell cultures and in vivo primary dermal irritability in healthy rabbits were also performed.
The compounds tested showed antibacterial activity (MICs of 8, 4/8 and 64/128 μg/mL to β-lapachone, 3-hydroxy β N lapachone and α-lapachone, respectively), but no bactericidal activity was observed (MBC > 512 μg/mL for all compounds). Although it has been observed toxic effect in eukaryotic cells, the compounds were shown to be atoxic when applied as topic preparations in healthy rabbits. No inhibition of proteins synthesis was observed.
Our results suggest that quinones could be used in topic preparations against wound infections caused by staphylococci, after major investigation of the pharmacological properties of the compounds. Studies about the use of these compounds on tumoral cells could be carried on, due to their effect in eukaryotic cells metabolism.
- Minimal Inhibitory Concentration
- Vancomycin
- Naphthoquinones
- Minimal Bactericidal Concentration
- African Green Monkey Kidney
The south-american tree Tabebuia avellanedae (Bignoneaceae) is known in the popular medicine as Ipê-Roxo, Pau D'Arco, Lapacho, among others [1, 2]. For many decades, preparations made with this plant were used in South and North America as antineoplasic, antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiparasitical and anti-inflammatory treatment [1–5]. Pharmacological activities of this species are related to saponins, flavonoids, coumarins, and natural antibiotics [3, 6], while the chemical profile presented by most of the studies has shown the quinones as the main active substances [1–4, 6].
The increasing prevalence of multi-resistant bacteria made the search of new antimicrobial agents an important strategy for the establishment of alternative therapies in difficult handling infections [3]. Methicillin-resistant staphylococci infectionsmainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA strains) and by coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS), as S. epidermidis (MRSE) and S. haemolyticus (MRSH) isolates have increased in the last two decades [7]. They are the pathogens most frequently isolated from nosocomial bacteraemias [8], with an attributable mortality rate ranging from 13% for CNS [9] to 42% for MRSA [11]. In these cases, the therapy is generally limited to the use of vancomycin and teicoplanin. However, some Staphylococcus strains resistant to glycopeptides have been reported in Brazil [11] and other countries [12]. Then, the research on new antimicrobial agents is an area of great importance [5, 13].
Several naphthoquinones are found in the nature showing activity against aerobic and anaerobic bacterial species. In general, they are active against S. aureus, Enterococcus faecium and Bacillus subtilis, but inactive against Gram-negative bacteria [5]. Its mechanism of action has not been completely elucidated. The naphthoquinone β-lapachone, for example, seems to increase the generation of superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide in Trypanosoma cruzi [14].
In a previous study we described that lapachol derivatives from Tabebuia avellanedae showed growth inhibitory activity against MRSA isolates [3]. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of these drugs against multi-resistant staphylococci isolates, including coagulase-negative staphylococcal strains presenting vancomycin-heterogeneous resistance, and to verify in vitro toxicity to eukaryotic cell cultures and in vivo primary dermal irritability. In addition the mechanism of naphthoquinones action was also investigated.
Bacterial strains
Standard strains of S. aureus ATCC 29213 (Methicillin-sensible Staphylococcus aureus) and ATCC 33591 (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), and the methicillin-resistant clinical isolates Staphylococcus epidermidis 228 (MRSE) and Staphylococcus haemolyticus (225) presenting hetero-resistance to vancomycin and identified in previous study [15] were used. The clinical strains were isolated from bloodstream of patients from a tertiary hospital in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. The isolates of S. epidermidis were characterized as hetero-resistant to vancomycin through vancomycin agar screening test according to the National Comittee for Clinical Laboratory Standard (NCCLS) [16] and by evaluation of the population analysis profile (data not shown). All organisms were plated on 5% sheep blood agar base (Oxoid) at 35°C for 24 h.
Eukaryotic cells
BSC-40 cells from African green monkey kidney were propagated in Dulbeccos's modified Eagles's medium (DMEM; Invitrogen) supplemented with 8% calf serum, 2% heat-inactivated bovine serum (BRL/Gibco Laboratories), 50 μg mL-1 gentamicin sulfate, 500 U mL-1 penicillin, 100 μg mL-1 streptomycin, 225 μg/mL sodium bicarbonate and 2,5 μg mL-1 fungizon. Cells were grown as adherent cultures at 37°C in a 5% CO2 incubator [17].
Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Determination
The MIC was evaluated by the dilution method in Mueller-Hinton broth medium (Oxoid), according to NCCLS [16], for each one of the naphthoquinones, with concentrations ranging from 2 to 512 μg/mL. Bacteria (104 CFU/mL) were inoculated in the broth with the drug, and incubated at 35°C for 24 h.
Minimal Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) Determination
MBC is the smaller concentration of the drug necessary for elimination of 99.9% of the microorganisms tested. The MBC was determined after the MIC assays. Tubes where the MIC results showed no bacterial growth, an aliquot of 0.1 mL was seeded in Mueller-Hinton agar without addition of drugs and the bacterial growth was evaluated for the MBC determination. After 24 h, at 35°C, if MIC = MBC or if MBC is one, two or three dilutions above of MIC, the drug is considered bactericide [21].
Protein synthesis analysis by SDS-PAGE
An overnight culture of S. aureus ATCC 33591 was diluted in BHI to 107 CFU/mL and incubated for 30 min at 37°C. For labeling, cells were concentrated to 108 CFU/mL in a methionine-free medium (MEM, Gibco) containing 200 μCi/mL of [35S] methionine (Amershan) and subject to drug addition, compound IV or menadione (vitamin K3) [22] at final concentrations of 8, 16 and 32 μg/mL at 37°C, or heat treatment at 45°C [23]. In all the tests, the cells were pulse-labeled for 30 minutes and collected by centrifugation at 12,000 g for 5 min. The cells were lysated with the addition of 40 ng/mL of lysostaphin (S. aureus) during 2 hours at 37°C. After incubation period, equal volumes of 0.5 M Tris-HCl (pH 7.2) buffer containing 4% SDS, 10% β-mercaptoethanol, 20% glycerol and 0.1 % bromophenol blue were added, and the samples were boiled for 5 min. Cellular extracts were subjected to Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis. The gel was stained with Comassie-blue, destained, dried and exposed to X-ray films.
Cell viability by Neutral Red test
The neutral red assay is based on the incorporation of the supravital dye neutral red into living cells. Confluent monolayers of BSC-40 cells (96-well plate) were incubated with a specified concentration of the naphthoquinones for 24 h at 37°C. The control was performed in absence of drugs. Neutral red stock solution (0.1%) was prepared in deionized water and stored at room temperature. Before staining, a fresh 1:100 dilution of the dye was prepared. In accordance to Thompson (1998) [17], 100 μl/well of medium containing neutral red were added to living cells (50 μg/ml final concentration), and the microplates were incubated at 37°C in moist atmosphere with 5% CO2 for 3 h. The cells were then washed with 4% formaldehyde and incubated at room temperature for 1 min. After formaldehyde discarding, methanol solution (50%) was added and incubated at room temperature for 20 min. The optical density at 490 nm was measured using a microtiter plate spectrophotometer. The uptake of neutral red is proportional to the number of viable (live) cells [21].
Primary dermal irritability test
Antimicrobial activity of naphthoquinones against Staphylococcus species.
S. aureus ATCC 29213 (MSSA)
S. aureus ATCC 33591 (MRSA)
S. epidermidis MRSE 228
S. haemolyticus MRSH 225
MIC (μg/mL)
MBC (μg/mL)
MIC (μg/mL)
MBC (μg/mL)
MIC (μg/mL)
MBC (μg/mL)
MIC (μg/mL)
MBC (μg/mL)
MIC and MBC determination
The MIC and MBC determination was performed to compare the antimicrobial effect of the naphthoquinones in MSSA and MRSA strains (S. aureus) and evaluate this effect in resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci (S. epidermidis and S. haemolyticus). The antimicrobial activity of the compounds against S. aureus (ATCC 29213 and ATCC 33591), S. epidermidis MRSE 228 and S. haemolyticus MRSH 225 isolates are shown in the Table 1. Compounds III and IV showed the best results, inhibiting the growth of all bacteria at concentration of 8 μg/mL. For the isolate S. epidermidis, the compound IV showed a MIC of 4 μg/mL. A MBC above 512 μg/mL was seen for all the compounds tested, indicating an antibacteriostatic activity.
Protein synthesis analysis
Comparative activity of the compounds against bacterial and eukaryotic cells
Minimal Inhibitory Concentrationa (μg/mL)
Minimal Toxic Concentrationb (μg/mL)
Primary dermal irritability test
Concentrations of the naphthoquinones used in dermal irritability test
0.03 % (256 μg/mL)
0.01 % (64 μg/mL)
0.001% (8 μg/mL)
0.001% (8 μg/mL)
0.1 % (800 μg/mL)
The search for new antimicrobial agents is of great concern today, because of the multiple drugs resistance acquired by several pathogens [7]. Currently, in Latin America, the methicillin resistance rates are higher than 40% among S. aureus isolates and they are above 70 % among CNS isolates [8]. These strains present the mecA gene that encodes a low antibiotic-affinity penicillin-binding protein [7]. Normally, these multi-drug resistant strains are susceptible only to vancomycin [12]. However, the large use of this antimicrobial in hospitals has favored the emergence of vancomycin resistant species, including S. aureus [12], S. epidermidis and S. haemolyticus [11]. Then, the research of new drugs is interesting.
In this study, bacterial growth inhibition by naphthoquinones showed that the synthetic compounds II (α-lapachone), III (β-lapachone) and IV [(±) 3-hydroxy-β-N-lapachone] were more effective than their precursor lapachol (compound I), mainly the compounds III and IV. Structural analysis of the compound IV shows that its higher toxic and antimicrobial action could be associated with a hydroxyl group (OH) inserted at furan ring (Fig. 1), as well as related to the naphtho 1,2-quinoidal system that is present in both compounds III and IV, making them more effective than the other compounds tested against the MRSA, MRSE and MRSH isolates. The results show that these naphthoquinones have considerable activity against staphylococci (MICs from 4 to 128 μg/mL), as we have previously reported [3], although the activity presented by the compounds has been bacteriostatic (MBCs > 512 μg/mL). Naphthoquinones activity was observed even against vancomycin hetero-resistant isolates, suggesting that they could be an alternative antimicrobial agent in therapeutic of multi-resistant staphylococcal infections.
Bacterial protein synthesis was not inhibited by naphthoquinones, as it was demonstrated by SDS-PAGE analysis. However, it was observed that some proteins of molecular weight of 100, 70, 60 and 10 KDa, referred as stress proteins, had their levels increased by heat [23] and by menadione treatment [22]. As these proteins are associated with bacterial stress, naphthoquinones could have induced an oxidative stress in all microorganisms, since this class of substance is involved with cell toxicity. It is supposed that these substances promote an oxidative stress in the membrane of the bacterial cell when ATP synthesis occurs in the respiratory chain [25]. Quinones are coenzyme Q analogs (ubiquinone, an electron-transfer substance that carries out the electrons of reduced NAD of the complex I to III), competing with these substances. When the respiratory chain is affected, several reactive-radicals like hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical and superoxide anion have an increase in their concentrations, causing an oxidative stress [25, 26]. So, the results here presented show that the naphthoquinones analyzed cause a stress reaction in bacterial cell and suggest that it could be related to oxidative stress.
When the compounds were tested in eukaryotic cells (BSC-40), a cytotoxic effect was observed. The data in Table 2 shows that the toxic concentration of all compounds to the eukaryotic cells corresponded to a quarter of their MIC values. These results show that these substances cannot be used by endogenous administration once they could lead to damage to human cells. However, when the substances were applied as a topic preparation in rabbits, no damage was observed, even when it was used at high concentrations, as seen for the compound IV tested in a concentration 100× higher (800 μg/mL) than the MIC observed for it. These results show that it would be possible to propose a topic use for this compound, either in prophylactic procedures or in the treatment of wound infections after major investigation in relation to a long term application on the derm and blood levels of the compounds.
Some authors describe naphthoquinones with a large antitumoral activity [2, 27]. In this study, although the compounds had presented a high toxic concentration in normal epithelial cells, a therapy with these substances would be possible once the tumor cells have a large metabolic rate. Naphthoquinones would be metabolized firstly by neoplasic cells, acting like other toxic chemotherapeutic agents as base analogs, alquilants, and others used in the antitumoral therapy [2, 27].
In this study a relationship between structure and toxicity of the different naphthoquinones was observed. Table 2 shows that the substances with lower MIC (4 – 8 μg/mL) presented the highest toxicity (compounds III and IV), while the compound I with a higher MIC (256 μg/mL) did not show any toxic effect at the tested concentrations. It can be considered that structural modifications had a pronounced effect in the activity of the substances. Further studies involving structural modifications will be necessary to decrease their toxicity to eukaryotic cells, maintaining or increasing the antibacterial activity.
In conclusion, naphthoquinones are an interesting class of natural compounds with antibacterial activity, and could be used mainly as topical drugs against staphylococcal infections, after major investigation of the pharmacological properties of the compounds However, due to the cell toxicity shown for many representatives of them, structural modifications can be an important strategy to produce new molecules, less toxic, to be used on tumor cells, due to the fact these substances present a large effect in eukaryotic cells metabolism.
This study was supported by grants from: Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ), Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Fundação Universitária José Bonifácio (FUJB) and Programa de Núcleos de Excelência (PRONEX).
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