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Hydrogen fuels have tremendous long-term potential to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil and improve the global environment -- providing the proper economic, political and technological forces come together, a Princeton University scientist told members of Congress March 5.
Joan Ogden , a research scientist at the Princeton Environmental Institute , testified before the House Committee on Science as part of a hearing on "The Path to a Hydrogen Economy." The hearing was the first formal effort by Congress to respond to President Bush's announcement during his State of the Union speech of an initiative to promote hydrogen as a new generation of fuel.
"Hydrogen fuel cells, although they are longterm, potentially have a very high pay-off," Ogden told the committee. "And I think they deserve significant government support now -- insurance, if nothing else, that they will be ready in 15 or 20 years if we want to deploy them on a very wide basis."
Ogden was one of five panelists to address the committee and was the only research scientist among the group, which also included officials from the Department of Energy, Shell Hydrogen, General Motors and the California Fuel Cell Partnership. Ogden, who holds a Ph.D. in theoretical plasma physics, has spent the last 15 years conducting technical and economic assessments of new energy technologies.
Hydrogen, she said, would cost more than current conventional fuels because it requires energy to extract it from fossil fuels, water or other sources. It would, however, be much more efficient to use and cause less pollution. "Use of hydrogen in vehicles could result in near-zero emissions of greenhouse gasses and air pollutants on a 'well-to-wheels' basis -- that is all the emissions involved in extracting the [fuel source], producing the hydrogen and using it," she said.
Hydrogen can be burned so efficiently that if all of today's vehicles could suddenly be converted to hydrogen derived from natural gas, the nation's natural gas consumption would increase only 25 to 30 percent, she said. She agreed with other panelists in estimating that, while significant new uses of hydrogen could develop within 10 years, a complete switch would take about 40 years.
Some elements of the technology and infrastructure needed for widespread use of hydrogen already exist, said Ogden, but further progress will require better fuel cells -- the end-use devices that burn hydrogen -- and better delivery systems for transporting the fuel to automobile fueling stations, businesses and other users, she said. The system currently in place for delivering hydrogen for common industrial uses already is sufficient to fuel 1 percent of U.S. cars, she said.
"It's not so much a matter of a technology breakthrough needed to do it. It's more a matter of matching supply and demand in a cost-effective way as the system grows," she said.
Ogden urged Congress to develop policies that take into account the "externalities" of a hydrogen economy -- the environmental, strategic and social benefits that, when factored into the cost, make hydrogen an attractive fuel source.
"I would like to see a comprehensive strategy and policies to encourage use of more efficient (conventional) technologies in the nearterm coupled with a longer-term strategy, which we seem to be embarking on, that involves development of hydrogen fuel cells," she said.
Although some committee members voiced concern about focusing too much attention on hydrogen to the exclusion of interim technologies or other long-term alternatives, the calls by Ogden and the other panelists for government involvement had a warm reception.
"No transportation revolution in American history has occurred without massive government involvement," said Sherwood Boehlert, the New York Republican who chairs the committee. Citing examples of government help in digging canal systems, developing aircraft and airports and constructing the interstate highway system, Boehlert said, "It would be absurd to think that hydrogen would be an exception. The magic of the marketplace alone is not going to create the hydrogen economy, at least not anytime soon."
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Osteopathy is a primary care profession focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. Commonly treated conditions include back, neck and shoulder pain, upper and lower limb problems, neck related headaches, minor sport and work-related conditions and arthritic pain.
Osteopaths employ techniques to restore mobility, function and blood flow to help the body to heal itself. Most will incorporate soft tissue, joint mobilisation; spinal and peripheral joint manipulation and neuro-muscular procedures.
Treatment does not target symptoms only but also addresses the parts of the body that have caused the symptoms. Osteopaths take a holistic approach and believe that the whole body will work well if it is in good structural balance.
To qualify as an osteopath requires at least four years' study for an undergraduate degree. This is similar to a medical degree, but with a greater emphasis on anatomy and musculoskeletal medicine. It includes more than 1,000 hours of training in osteopathic techniques. After graduation, osteopaths are required to complete continuing professional development (CPD) courses to retain their registration.
Patient safety is of paramount importance; by law, osteopaths must register with the General Osteopathic Council and it is an offence for anyone to use the title if they are not registered.
Osteopaths are skilled in diagnostic techniques and trained to identify when a patient needs to be referred to a GP. Increasingly they work alongside GPs and other healthcare professionals, providing treatment both privately and through the NHS.
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Human back
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The human back is the large posterior area of the human body, rising from the top of the buttocks to the back of the neck and the shoulders. It is the surface opposite to the chest, its height being defined by the vertebral column (commonly referred to as the spine or backbone) and its breadth being supported by the ribcage and shoulders. The spinal canal runs through the spine and provides nerves to the rest of the body.
Anatomy of the back
Skeletal structure of the back
The central feature of the human back is the vertebral column, specifically the length from the top of the thoracic vertebrae to the bottom of the lumbar vertebrae, which houses the spinal cord in its spinal canal, and which generally has some curvature that gives shape to the back. The ribcage extends from the spine at the top of the back (with the top of the ribcage corresponding to the T1 vertebra), more than halfway down the length of the back, leaving an area with less protection between the bottom of the ribcage and the hips. The width of the back at the top is defined by the scapula, the broad, flat bones of the shoulders.
Muscles of the back
The spine is bordered by several groups of muscles, including the intertransversarii muscle which facilitate movement between the individual vertabrae, and the multifidus spinae, which facilitate the movement of the spine as a whole.
Other muscles in the back are associated with the movement of the neck and shoulders. The trapezius muscle, which is named from its trapezium-like shape, runs between the neck, the anterior chain, the two shoulders, and the thoracic vertebra, T12. The large latissimus dorsi make a triangle from the shoulder to the hip. The significant mass of muscles in the back can be developed through back exercises.
Function of the back
The intricate anatomy of the back is designed to both provide support for the head and trunk of the body, strength in the trunk of the body, as well as a great deal of flexibility and movement. The upper back has the most structural support, with the ribs attached firmly to each level of the thoracic spine and very limited movement. The lower back allows for flexibility and movement in all directions.
Back pain
The back comprises interconnecting nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons, all of which can be a source of pain. Back pain is one of the most common types of pain in adults. By far the most common cause of back pain is muscle strain. The back muscles can usually heal themselves within a couple of weeks, but the pain can be intense and debilitating. Other common sources of back pain include disc problems, such as degenerative disc disease or a lumbar disc herniation, many types of fractures, such as spondylolisthesis or an osteoporotic fracture, or osteoarthritis [2].
Organs of the back
The lungs are within the ribcage, and extend to the back of the ribcage, making it possible for them to be listened into through the back. The kidneys are situated beneath the muscles in the area below the end of the ribcage, loosely connected to the peritoneum. A strike to the lower back can damage the kidneys of the person being hit.
Surface of the back
The skin of the human back is thicker and has fewer nerve endings than the skin on any other part of the torso. With some notable exceptions (see, e.g. George "The Animal" Steele), it tends to have less hair than the chest on men. The upper-middle back is also the one area of the body which a typical human under normal conditions might be unable to physically touch. When this area is itchy, a backscratcher can be used to ease the discomfort.
Significance in human society
The curvature of the female back is a frequent theme in paintings, because the sensibilities of many cultures permit the back to be shown nude - implying full nudity without actually displaying it. Indeed, the practice of showing explicitness on the lower back has been performed for centuries. Certain articles of clothing, such as the haltertop and the backless dress, are designed to expose the back in this manner. The back also serves as the largest canvas for body art on the human body. Because of its size and the relative lack of hair, the back presents an ideal canvas on the human body for Lower back tattoos. Indeed, some individuals have tattoos that cover the entirety of the back. Others have smaller tattoos at significant locations, such as the shoulder blade or the bottom of the back.
Many English idioms mention the back, usually highlighting it as an area of vulnerability; one must "watch one's back", or one may end up "with one's back up against the wall"; worse yet, someone may "stab one in the back", but hopefully a friend "has got one's back". The back is also a symbol of strength and hard work, with those seeking physical labor looking for "strong backs", and workers being implored to "put their back into it".
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CRS: Analysis of the Proposed Tax Exclusion for Canceled Mortgage Debt Income, October 8, 2008
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Title: Analysis of the Proposed Tax Exclusion for Canceled Mortgage Debt Income
CRS report number: RL34212
Author(s): Mark P. Keightley, Government and Finance Division; Erika Lunder, American Law Division
Date: October 8, 2008
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Endovenous Laser Treatment "EVLT®" uses laser technology to remove unsightly veins. During EVLT treatment, a thin laser fiber is inserted into the target vein through a small needle hole. Laser energy is applied, which heats up the inside of the vein, and irratates the walls of the vein, causing it to shrink and seal shut. The laser fiber is removed, and a dressing is applied. With no blood flowing through the faulty vein, the bulge is eliminated and the unsightly vein fades from sight.
EVLT treatments are generally done on an outpatient basis using local anesthetic, and takes approximately 30 – 45 minutes. There is no scarring, and minimal discomfort. There may be minor bruising and discoloration, and a little soreness at the treatment site, all which will completely dissappear over time.
Once the vein is sealed, the probe is removed and a small dressing is applied. A compression bandage is prescribed to be worn for about 1 week.


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Ganpathi Temple Tour Maharashtra
Maharashtra is famous for some of the most famous Swayambu or self manifested Temples of Lord Ganesha the God ok Knowledge and remover of obstacles , Mumbai is blessed with Must visit Temple of Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, then one can visit about two hrs drive from mumbai suburb of Titwala the Mahaganpathi Temple of Titwala , Pune boast of Ganesh temple in evey lane and by lane and the most famous Dagaduseth Halwai Ganpathi temple a wish fulfilling temple , Kasbapeth Ganpathi temple is 600 hundred year old temple , God who makes wishes come true. Maharashtra is also famous for Ashtavinayak Temple or eith temples Swayambhiu or self manifisted Ganesha Temple sourrounding Pune.
Daywise Itinerary Pilgrimage Tour Ganesha Temple Tour Maharashtra
Day 1 : Start from Mumbai to visit famous Ganesh temples in Mumbai. First visit Siddhivinayak temple in Dadar after darshan proceed to visit Mahaganpati Temple, Titwala - The Siddhivinayaka Mahaganapati . Over night stay in Mumbai.
Day 2 : Start early morning by 6.30 AM from Mumbai proceed to Mahad Ashtavinayak , then to Pali Ashtavinayak Temple and the visit Ranjangaon Ashtavinayak Temple and halt at Pune hotel.
Day 3 . Early morning from pune visit Theur Ashtavinayak Temple and proceed to Siddhatek Ashtavinayak Temple and then visit Moregaon Ashtavinayak Temple and return to Pune overnight stay in Pune Hotel.
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Days before school stating we were debating what style of shoe my son would wear. He loves light up shoes, the color blue, and they had to have adjustable straps on top. Would you believe it, Heelys have just that shoe. Except these shoes have a double fun factor, they have wheels, well 2 wheels to be exact.
The shoe of my sons dreams is the Heelys X2 Bolt style, the bolts light up. They are trimmed in blue, black, silver, white. To tell the truth at his age of 5 years old I was scared of just one wheel skate but, thought he could balance better with the second skate. He is still catching the hang of them, but loves'em to pieces and shows them to everyone. He thought he could slide them on and skate like a pro but, has realized it takes practice and balance.
Noted: Athletic shoes that are substantially lighter than traditional Heelys, making them ideal for students who play sports or have active lifestyles. The new athletic design -- Swift -- was created with a compression molded EVA midsole, as opposed to the rubber cup sole with which Heelys are typically made. This allows the shoe to be incredibly lightweight, the lightest Heelys made.
"Lifestyles," was designed especially for females. It includes more fashion-forward colors and styles. Heelys has never designed a line just for girls/women. One of the new lifestyle designs is the Socialite.
Customers can purchase them through Heelys' online shop http://shop.heelys.com, as well as through popular online retailers, such as Zappos and Amazon. Thanks to Heelys one lucky US reader can win a pair of Heelys shoes of their choice.


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Lenovo is in preliminary negotiations to start a joint venture with an unspecified party, the company said on Tuesday, setting off speculation that the company could be looking to bolster its expanding smartphone business.
The Chinese PC maker issued the statement on the Hong Kong stock exchange, after reports emerged that Lenovo was in talks with Japan's NEC to form a joint venture in the smartphone business.
While Lenovo's statement confirmed the company was interested in a joint venture, it stopped short of naming what the business deal would concern. Lenovo declined to offer further comment.
As for NEC's smartphone business, "We are considering different options for the business but have no official announcement to make," said NEC spokesman Joseph Jasper in Tokyo.
The mobile future
Lenovo is the second-largest PC vendor, behind Hewlett-Packard, and in recent years it has struck partnerships to bulk up its business in certain regions and product areas. In 2011, the company formed an earlier joint venture with NEC in 2011 to develop and sell PCs and tablets to Japan. Then a year later, it formed another joint venture with EMC to sell storage systems to small and medium-size businesses.
Lenovo's new attempt at another joint venture could be aimed at supporting its smartphone business, according to analysts. The PC maker is vying to surpass Samsung Electronics to become the biggest handset vendor in China, and last month Lenovo's CEO said the company would enter the U.S. smartphone market within a year.
"It looks like Lenovo is growing really big in China, so they do need a lot of resources," said Teck Zhung Wong, an analyst with IDC. "They have expanded into other markets like the Philippines, Vietnam. They also want to take a stab at the U.S. market. So it looks like they have a lot on their plate."
But how an NEC joint venture over smartphones will help Lenovo is still unclear. NEC is better known as a PC vendor, but its smartphone business has failed to take off in Asia, Wong said. At the same time, foreign tech firms have tended to struggle in the Japanese market, he added.
"In manufacturing, they [NEC] might have something there that could improve the quality of Lenovo's products," Wong said. "But again, we're not sure in which direction this is going."
NEC has made it clear that it is open to partners to boost its mobile handset business, which sold only 2.9 million units in the year period through March. In a business plan announced in April, the company said it will actively consider and implement partnerships to increase its global competitiveness.
It sells only a tiny fraction of its handsets abroad, and its Japanese market share lags behind local rivals such as Sharp and Sony, as well as foreign competitors like Apple. The company had less than an 8 percent share of the local market last year, according to data from data vendor IDC.
"When volume reduces it becomes difficult for the business," said NEC's Jasper.
NEC does have attractive technology. Its "Medias W" smartphone, released in Japan in April, has drawn attention in the country for its two 4.3-inch screens, which can flip open to form a large tablet-like display.
Any deal would probably involve other Japanese firms as well. NEC owns 70 percent of its mobile division, in which Casio and Hitachi hold smaller shares.
As for Lenovo, it's not the first time rumors have swirled around possible acquisition targets to help its smartphone business. Earlier this year, reports emerged that Lenovo might also be interested in buying smartphone maker BlackBerry.


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F1 season to start in Bahrain after Australian GP postponed
The start of the Formula One season was delayed by one week on Tuesday after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the race in Melbourne moved from March to November, the season will now start in Bahrain on March 28.
The Australian race, initially set to open the season on March 21, has been rescheduled to Nov. 21 with F1 organizers citing "the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19." The Chinese Grand Prix has also been postponed but no new date has been set. Strict travel restrictions for the pandemic make Australia and China among the hardest countries for F1 teams to enter.
The season will instead start with the Bahrain Grand Prix less than four months after the Sakhir venue held two races as part of the 2020 season.
A race has been added at the Imola track in Italy on April 18, a week after the scheduled date for the Chinese GP. There is a vacant slot on May 2, with the Portimao circuit in Portugal among the leading candidates for that weekend.
"Discussions with the promoter and authorities in China are ongoing with the potential to reschedule the race later in the season if possible." F1 said in a statement.
There is no obvious back-up date in the calendar. Races in the second half of the season are organized back-to-back in three-week blocks, putting heavy strain on team staff.
Postponing the Australian GP already means pushing back the end of the season in Abu Dhabi by a week to Dec. 12. The calendar stays at 23 races, the most ever.
Martin Pakula, the minister for tourism and major events in the Victorian state government which backs the Melbourne race, said it was a sensible decision which potentially could mean international fans attending — if Australia's borders re-open in time.
"This is the right decision and we thank Formula 1 management for their co-operation in setting a new schedule," he said. "The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is one of the great events in the world and we'll make sure it can be run safely and successfully in November."
The pandemic has disrupted the F1 season for a second year. Last year's race in Australia was canceled after one team member tested positive for the coronavirus. Fans were preparing to enter the circuit for Friday practice when organizers announced the cancellation.
That started a cascade of postponements and cancellations which meant the rescheduled 2020 season didn't start until July. There was a compressed 17-race schedule through December with all races in Europe or the Middle East.
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June 19, 2014
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – HARMAN's Crown Audio today announced its DCi Network Display Amplifiers are the first professional audio endpoints to receive AVnu certification for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) interoperability from the AVnu Alliance, the professional audio industry's only organization dedicated to driving open, standards-based AV networking through the certification of AVB products for interoperability.
"This certification underscores our long term commitment to AVB and HARMAN Professional's support for the AVnu Alliance and its mission to promote interoperability amongst audio manufacturers," said Dan Saenz, Business Segment Manager, Crown Audio. "Crown's history of leadership in professional amplifier technology is well documented and today's announcement is the latest in a long list of industry-first achievements."
Crown's flagship DCi Network Series amplifiers set a new standard for power and flexibility in large-scale installed sound applications. The eight-channel DCi 8|600ND delivers 600W into eight ohms (300, 600 and 300W into 16, four and two ohms) and the four-channel DCi 4|1250ND provides 1250W into eight, four or two ohms (625W into 16 ohms). Both amplifiers offer direct drive "constant voltage" capabilities for 70Vrms and 100Vrms amplification without the need for a step-up transformer, yielding higher audio quality in distributed audio applications with power outputs of 1250W and 600W respectively.
Like all Crown DCi Series amplifiers, the DCi 8|600ND and DCi 4|1250ND take advantage of HARMAN's proprietary DriveCore amplifier IC chip for powerful, highly efficient operation from a compact form factor measuring just two RU high. The DriveCore chip combines the amplifier driver stage into the power output stage along with additional audio-signal functions, yet is about the size of a postage stamp. The DriveCore-based Class D, next-generation PWM design dramatically reduces size and power consumption and yields a much more energy-efficient operation.
Crown DCi Network Display Amplifiers passed the testing procedures at an AVnu-appointed test house. AVnu Alliance funds the development of certification testing and its members are responsible for ensuring AVNu Alliance's IEEE AVB compliance program meets demanding performance benchmarks. This is the first and only independent AV networking certification test program.
Certification, which is available to any member, is based on testing that takes place at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL), which serves as AVnu's independent testing facility. "AVnu Certification provides in-depth validation of member products against established standards enabling a healthy multi-source ecosystem," said UNH-IOL's Bob Noseworthy.
About AVnu Alliance
The AVnu Alliance is dedicated to the advancement of streaming audio video by promoting the adoption of IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standards over the network infrastructure. The organization strives to create an open path to AVB standards, define AVB compliance test procedures, and an AVnu certification program that ensures AVB interoperability of networked A/V devices to provide the highest quality streaming experience in professional A/V, automotive, and consumer applications to deliver a compelling end user experience.


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The Key to Natural Posing Ebook Giveaway!
(Katie is a friend of Dana Willard of MADE, so it was fun to see a few pictures of her kiddos in there. If you aren't following Dana's blog. Goodness sakes. Get over there!)
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The two most significant variables that affect the performance of qRT-PCR are the presence of inhibitors and the presence of genomic DNA. Inhibitors can affect enzyme performance and can lead to a decrease in sensitivity. gDNA in the qRT-PCR reaction can cause false positive results and background. Another less -understood variable in qRT-PCR performance is RNA quality.
Inhibition of qRT-PCR can decrease the sensitivity of detection, resulting in false negative results, but can also result in the inability to accurately quantitate the RNA of interest.
Most often, inhibition is due to the carryover of chemicals or compounds from the sample preparation process. Examples of some common inhibitors are heme, detergents, and salts. Strict adherence to the sample preparation process, including washes, can reduce the chance that inhibitors are carried over.
For some sample preparation reactions, reagents are left in the sample, which do not have an effect at low concentrations but at higher concentrations can cause inhibition. Transfer of too much sample into the qRT-PCR reactions can result in inhibition via this mode.
Monitoring for inhibition is potentially important for every sample that is analyzed and can be done using a variety of tools. One such tool is the Xeno™ RNA control. This is an exogenous RNA that is not similar to any sequence present in available databases. This RNA can be added to the reverse transcription reaction and then detected during qPCR. Identical results for Xeno™ RNA in reactions with and without sample can confirm the lack of inhibitors. An increase in Ct for both Xeno™ RNA and a target confirm that inhibitors are present (Figure 1).
Figure 1. (A) A titration of two different cell types prepared using the Cells-to-CT kit protocol. Xeno™ RNA, an exogenous control RNA, is added to the RT reactions to assess monitor for inhibition. qPCR was performed to assay two genes of different expression levels (ACTB and VEGF) and Xeno™ RNA. The linearity of the target mRNA transcript signal and the maintenance of the Ct for Xeno™ RNA indicate that, as cell number increases, no inhibition occurs. (B) In a similar experiment using a different cell line (known to carry qRT-PCR inhibitors), neither the linearity constant value of the Xeno™ RNA signal nor the linearity of the target mRNA signal were maintained, showing that, as cell number increases, inhibition of the qRT-PCR reactions also increases.
It is generally thought that high-quality, undegraded RNA is required for all types of analysis. Though this may be true for microarrays or for gel-based protocols such as northern blot analysis, it is not necessarily true for qRT-PCR. Many of the primer/probe sequences used for qRT-PCR are quite short, ranging from ~50 bases to ≥200 bases, allowing even significantly degraded RNA to be used for analysis, without detectable effects. Table 1 shows RIN values from RNA analyzed on the Bioanalyzer™ platform (Agilent Technologies) and correlates them to Ct values obtained from qRT-PCR. It is clear that neither 1-step nor 2-step qRT-PCR reactions are affected until a RIN value of approximately 5 is reached.
|Purified RNA average RIN
|1-step qRT-PCR Ct
|2-step qRT-PCR Ct
Table 1. RNA was degraded using a variety of methods and analyzed on an Agilent Bioanalyzer™ instrument to determine RIN values. qRT-PCR was then performed using 1-step and 2-step reactions.
We have found that genomic DNA must be actively removed via DNase I digestion, acid phenol:chloroform extraction, or lithium chloride precipitation. To illustrate this, qRT-PCR was performed on HeLa RNA isolated by several different methods (Table 2).
|+RT Ct
|–RT Ct
|105 HeLa cells
|MagMax™-96 Total RNA Isolation Kit
(without DNase digestion)
|105 HeLa cells
|MagMax™-96 Total RNA Isolation Kit
(with DNase digestion)
|105 HeLa cells
|PureLink® RNA Mini Kit
(without DNase digestion)
|104 HeLa cells
|TaqMan® Gene Expression Cells-to-CT™ Kit
(without DNase digestion)
|104 HeLa cells
|TaqMan® Gene Expression Cells-to-CT™ Kit
(with DNase digestion)
Table 2. Isolating gDNA-free RNA. RNA from 100,000 or 10,000 HeLa cells was prepared using various kits, and RNA was detected using qRT-PCR. Differences in ΔCt (without vs. with DNase treatment) are evidence of gDNA removal. Samples were tested using the MagMax™ and PureLink kits with the Assays-on-Demand® products for FOXD1 (Hs00270117_s1), and the Cells-to-CT kit with the corresponding products for EEF1A1 (Hs00742749_s1).
DNase I digestion has consistently proven to be the most effective method for removing DNA contamination from RNA samples. Table 3 and Figure 2 demonstrate how effective DNase I treatment can be on purified RNA samples analyzed by qRT-PCR. Purified RNA samples were analyzed, pre- and post-treatment with the TURBO DNA-free kit, using a TaqMan assay that detects gDNA.
|+RT Ct
|–RT Ct
|Purified RNA, not treated with the TURBO DNA-free kit
|Purified RNA, treated with the TURBO DNA-free kit
Table 3. gDNA digestion after purification. RNA was treated with the TURBO DNA-free kit, and qPCR was performed using the Assays-on-Demand® product for FOXD1 (Hs00270117_s1). Differences in ΔCt (without vs. with DNase treatment) are evidence of gDNA removal.
Figure 2. Effect of DNase I digestion on Ct values. Total RNA isolated from HeLa cells was converted to cDNA and assayed using qPCR for FOXD1. The amplification plot shows no detectable signal from –RT samples treated with TURBO DNase™, whereas –RT samples without DNase treatment have detectable signal, due to gDNA.
Genes are divided into coding sequences, called exons, and noncoding sequences, called introns. Intron sequences are removed after a pre-mRNA is transcribed to create a contiguous coding sequence. gDNA detection during PCR can be effectively eliminated by selecting primers and probes that span an intron/exon boundary. When primer and probe sets (used for TaqMan analysis) or primer sets (used for SYBR® Green I dye analysis) are designed within a single exon, amplification and detection can occur from the mRNA or the gDNA sequences. The Applied Biosystems TaqMan assays that are designed in this way have a suffix _s1 (e.g., Hs00328611_s1, Figure 3). Other assays are designed to minimize gDNA detection with their primer and probe sequences located in different exons. This allows amplification of the correctly sized sequence from the mRNA, but depending on the location of the two exons and their separation, amplification from gDNA may also occur. These assays have a suffix _g1 (e.g. Hs01064647_g1, Figure 3). In order to eliminate amplification from gDNA, other assays are designed with their probe complementary to the splice junction. In this way, only the spliced mRNA can be detected during qRT-PCR. These assays have a suffix of _m1 (e.g. Hs01056318_m1, Figure 3).
Figure 3. The Alignment Map feature in the TaqMan Gene Expression Assays Search portal showing the interleukin 17 receptor A gene. Shown are six different annotated transcripts, with their exons in blue. Gene expression assays are shown in red. Highlighted are an _m1 assay, which has its probe spanning an exon junction (so it will not amplify gDNA); a _g1 assay, which has its probe and primers in two different exons (possibly allowing it to amplify gDNA); and an _s1 assay, which has its primers and probe within a single exon (definitely allowing it to amplify gDNA).
One of the key steps that affect the success of any qRT-PCR experiment is RNA isolation. RNA isolation methods such as acid phenol extractions, purification using glass-fiber filters or magnetic beads, and lysis-based reagents, can each provide RNA of acceptable quality for qRT-PCR.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a variety of Ambion and Invitrogen products for efficient gDNA-free RNA isolation. Also offered are reagents that can remove genomic DNA post-purification (Figure 1).
TRIzol® Reagent is a ready-to-use monophasic solution of phenol and guanidine isothiocyanate, suitable for isolating total RNA from cells and tissues. During sample homogenization or lysis, TRIzol® Reagent helps to maintain the integrity of the RNA while disrupting cells and dissolving cell components.
The MagMAX™-96 Total RNA Isolation Kit utilizes MagMAX™ technology to purify total RNA on magnetic beads in a tube or 96-well format. The RNA is eluted and then digested with Ambion RNase-free TURBO DNase I to rid the sample of genomic DNA contamination. The sample is then bound again, cleaned, and eluted—ready for analysis.
The PureLink RNA Mini Kit uses column-binding technology to purify RNA in a microcentrifuge tube format. After cell lysis, the sample is added to the column and the RNA binds to the membrane. A DNase digestion step is subsequently performed on the membrane. RNA is then eluted purified and gDNA-free.
The Cells-to-CT Kits offer a method for preparation from cultured cells of RNA for qRT-PCR that doesn't involve an RNA purification step. Cell lysis and DNA digestion take place in a single 5-minute reaction at room temperature. The lysis and DNase I digestion are then inactivated with the Stop Solution for 2 minutes at room temperature. After this 7-minute preparation, the RNA is ready for analysis by qRT-PCR.
For removing gDNA from a previously isolated RNA sample, the TURBO DNA-free kit provides an efficient solution. This kit combines the highly active TURBO DNase I enzyme and a novel reagent: TURBO DNA-free DNase Removal Reagent. This reagent removes the TURBO DNase I and divalent cations rapidly and effectively, eliminating the need to heat-inactivate the enzyme, which can lead to strand scission of the RNA. TURBO DNA-free DNase Removal Reagent also helps to reduce protein contamination and removes the need to use phenol:chloroform extraction, which can reduce the RNA yield from limiting samples.
Figure 4. Picture of a variety of Trizol, MagMAX, Purelink, C2Ct and TURBO DNA-free
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Also check out other Avarekalu recipes in my blog here.
- Wash and soak basmati rice(or other rice what you are using) for 10 mins.
- Grind all the ingredients under the section 'to grind' to a fine paste by adding little water.
- Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker and add Biriyani leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, marathi moggu and cloves and fry them for a minute.
- Add sliced onions and fry until they turn translucent and then add the tender avarekalu and fry them nicely for 2 mins.
- Add ground masala and fry the mixture until the raw smell disappears.
- Add washed basmati rice and fry the rice for 2 minutes.Stir it gently.
- Add the water (1 3/4 cups) and also salt and let it come to a boil.If you are using sona masuri or equivalent increase the water quantity to 2 cups.
- Pressure cook for 1 whistle and reduce the flame and cook for 8-10 mins.
- Heat ghee or oil in a small kadai and add cashew nuts and fry them and garnish the pulao with the fried cashew nuts.
- If you cannot find Marathi Moggu you can ignore using it but it lends a nice flavor to the pulao.
- Use fresh and tender Avarekalu for the pulao.If you do not get hold of fresh ones,you can use frozen ones as well.
- If using Basamati rice, for 1 cup rice you can use 1 3/4 -2 cups of water and if you are using any other rice use 2 - 2 1/4 cups of water for 1 cup of rice.
Check out various Bath and Rice varieties which are ideal for lunch box in my blog here:
- Bisi Bele Bath -Truly Karnataka Style
- Carrot Rice
- Hare Chane Ke Pulav | Fresh Chickpeas Pulao
- Lemon Rice | Chitranna | Nimmakaya Pulihora
- Maavinkay Chitranna/Raw Mango Rice - Version 1
- Mamidikayi Gojju Annam/Raw Mango Rice -Version2
- Methi-Peas Bath
- Puliyogre/Pulihora
- Sabsige Soppu(Dill leaves) Chitranna
- Tomato Bath-Karnataka Style
- Vangibath/Eggplant Rice-Karnataka Style
- Methi Pulao | Fenugreek Leaves Pilaf
- Mixed Vegetable Pulav
- Mint Pulav /Pudina Rice
- Palak(Spinach) Rice


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It is partly because of a soup like this, that I want to write a cookbook.
A soup that makes me feel all warm inside when I spoon it into my mouth.
A soup that has the earthiness and simplicity that grounds me.
A soup that, aside from having a comforting base, has layers of surprising life and color and crunch.
A soup that makes me want to eat nothing else for an entire week.
A soup that speaks of centennial traditions and is passed down through generations recipes.
A soup that is a pleasure to think about, to write about, to talk about, to prepare and to savor.
It is mostly because I want to share a soup like this with you, dear friends, that I am jumping to write this cookbook.
So with great news to share: I will be working with the delightful Rux Martin, editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to make this cookbook come to life.
In this book, I will write about -and tell you how to make- all of those foods that make me want to scream out of joy, along with the stories that revolve around them.
So here you go, for this Fall season, which has already galloped in front of me as I was barely putting away my monsters' bathing suits: The Sopa Tarasca. One of my favorite soups in the whole entire world.
As with many Mexican dishes, it has a base of tomato, onion and a bit of garlic.
But it also has the addition of the prune like, exuberant flavor of the Ancho chile.
After those ingredients are cooked, pureed and seasoned, they are mixed with a bean puree…
and chicken broth…
As if that earth shattering base wasn't enough, this soup is garnished, to your liking with Queso Fresco…
Ripe Mexican avocado chunks…
And the tangy and salty notes from Mexican cream…
Of course you can toss in some Chile crisps in there too…
From the Purépechas -also known as Tarascos- who inhabit the mountainous regions of the soulful state of Michoacán, and after whom this soup was named in its colonial capital of Morelia where I have eaten it one too many times, to the city of Washington DC in the United States of America, where I make it regularly for my Mexican American family: and hopefully it will find a place at your table too.
I lost my breath in that sentence…
p.s. If you have any Mexican food craving, just name the dish, I will try to make a page for it in that cookbook.
Tarascan Bean and Tomato Soup
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For the soup:
- 6 cups of bean puree
- 1 pound ripe plum or roma tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 ancho chile steam and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup white onion roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons safflower or corn oil
- 3 cups chicken broth vegetable broth or water
For the garnishes:
- 4 Corn tortillas cut in half and into strips, fried until lightly golden or toasted
- 1/2 cup cotija or queso fresco cheese crumbled (farmers cheese, ricotta salata, mild feta or shredded mozzarella cheese may be substituted)
- 1/2 cup fresh Mexican cream heavy cream or cream fraiche may by substituted
- 1 ancho chile stem and seeds removed, cut into thin strips, flash fried (optional)
- 1 Mexican avocado peeled, seeded, flesh scooped out and diced
To Prepare
- Place the tomatoes, garlic, and the seeded and stemmed ancho chile in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until tomatoes are completely cooked through. Once the tomato mix cools down, place it in a blender or food processor with a cup of the cooking liquid, the raw white onion and a teaspoon of the salt; puree until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato puree and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it darkens in color and thickens in consistency. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the bean puree and broth or water, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the soup has seasoned and has a creamy consistency. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Turn off the heat as it thickens quickly.
- The soup without the added garnishes may be cooled and stored in a closed container and refrigerated for up to 4 days. Since it thickens a bit as it cools, you may need to add some chicken broth or water to thin it out when you reheat it.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle on top a tablespoon each of cream and cheese, a handful of tortilla strips, a few fried chile strips and some diced avocado. You can also place garnishes in bowls on the table to let your guests garnish to their liking.


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Instead, we toured the popular spots around Pokhara, and it admittedly was fun to be a true tourist for a few days. The above photo is the World Peace Pagoda, which was constructed by Japanese Buddhist monks to promote — surprise — world peace. It is a beautiful structure, built on a ridge above Phewa Tal with fantastic views of the valley. However, increasing cloudiness throughout the week prevented us from ever seeing another real glimpse of the Annapurna Range.
Nepal certainly was the trip of a lifetime, and I loved being there. I'd go back in a heartbeat even if it included the guarantee that I'd have to fight "The Bug" all over again. Someday I will return to the Himalayas.


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Princeton's varsity teams have continued to rack up Ivy League titles
this spring and will be competing for national honors in the coming
The men's and women's golf teams repeated as Ivy champions this spring,
with the women's team taking its third league title in the past five
years. The men's team will compete in the NCAA tournament beginning
Thursday, May 19. The women's squad placed 12th in the NCAA east
regional last week.
Princeton's softball team is headed to the NCAA tournament after
winning its third Ivy title in four years and finishing the regular
season at 35-18. The Tigers will learn the location and time of their
next game when tournament selections are announced Sunday, May 15.
The women's lacrosse team, which finished second in the Ivy league, earned a No. 8 seed in the NCAA tournament and will face Maryland in the first round at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at home in Class of 1952 Stadium. The two teams are perennial powerhouse programs in women's lacrosse.
Princeton's rowers have enjoyed a strong spring and are heading into the Eastern Sprints on Sunday. The women's open and lightweight teams are both ranked No. 1, and the open crew is looking to win a second straight Ivy championship. The men's heavyweight and lightweight teams also will compete for league titles at the Eastern Sprints.
For the latest news and scores, visit the Princeton Athletics Web site.


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Sprint - Women's 7.5 KM - E.ON IBU 2011 World Cup Biathlon #7
E.ON IBU 2011 World Cup Biathlon #7 @ Nordic Heritage Ski Center, Presque Isle, Maine. The Sprint is a biathlon race with a very high pace. Men and women compete over a distance of 7.5 to 10-kilometers, skiing three loops and stopping to shoot twice, prone and standing. For each missed target, the biathletes must ski an additional 150-meter loop after exiting the shooting range. Starts are at 30 second intervals, and the results are not know until the last biathlete crosses the finish.Read More


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Nook tablets haven't sold well amid intense competition with Apple's iPad, Amazon's Kindle Fire and others. Barnes & Noble had a slim 2 percent share of the worldwide tablet market in the fourth quarter of 2012, but fell off IDC's top 5 list this year.
The company said it isn't giving up on tablets, but it will focus on a new e-reader this year while continuing to sell last year's tablet models. The move comes as research firm IDC says the market for dedicated electronic-book readers is declining. Instead, consumers have been more interested in tablets, which can do much more, including video, email, Facebook and games.
Barnes & Noble's new e-reader, Nook GlowLight, is available in its retail stores and online starting Wednesday for $119, the same as the standard model of Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle Paperwhite reader. At 6.2 ounces, the GlowLight is 15 percent lighter than the Paperwhite. It's also ad-free, while Amazon charges $20 more for a Paperwhite without ads on its screensaver or home screen.
Barnes & Noble officials say the new e-reader's design is based partly on feedback received at the company's retail stores, where Nook devices are prominently displayed. Consumers' suggestions led to a brighter screen on the brightest setting and more durability in the form of a rubber-like silicone edge, which also provides comfort in the hands. In addition, the frame is white, not black, to match the screen color.
Jonathan Shar, general manager for emerging digital content at Barnes & Noble, said that even as attention has turned to tablets, e-readers are still popular for long-form reading. The GlowLight has an electronic ink touch screen, which has better battery life and less glare than typical tablet screens.
Unlike Kindles, which are tied to Amazon's bookstore, Nook devices are compatible with books bought at other stores that use the EPub standard, including Apple's iBookstore.
The new Nook device replaces the $99 Nook Simple Touch GlowLight model from last year. Barnes & Noble will still sell the $79 Simple Touch e-reader, without the built-in reading light, and Nook HD tablets with screens measuring 7 and 9 inches diagonally. The smaller tablet starts at $129 and the larger one at $149.
Nook's future had come into question after Barnes & Noble said in June that it would stop making its own Nook color touch-screen tablets and would farm out manufacturing to a third-party.
But its CEO left a few weeks later, and the company said instead it was reviewing its Nook strategy. Michael Huseby, the head of the company's Nook business, said in August that the 4-year-old Nook business has had some success, with 10 million devices sold and a 22 percent share in the e-book market. But he acknowledged the company had been overly optimistic about demand.
In an interview this week, Mahesh Veerina, chief operating officer for the company's Nook Media business, said Barnes & Noble will be looking to make devices that enhance the reading experience, as opposed to building an all-purpose device.
"We are evaluating our road map and product plan," he said. "We don't want to play in this general tablet market and compete with everybody."
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Last we heard of Chumby, it was getting all growed up with an 8-inch screen. But now our dear Wi-Fi widget hub's been shot with the Godzilla ray or Rick Moranis or something, and its interface has been humongified to fit on your television. And that might be really good for the future of the smart TV.
The Chumby NeTV connects in-line to your TV and overlays the Chumby interface on top of your picture. You can use an Android phone to control it, which will let you browse and get SMS and email notifications on your TV; but the NeTV also comes with a seven-button remote.
TVs with apps have been underwhelming, to be kind. And it's too early to know how good the NeTV's going to be, but a third party platform that doesn't rely on a specific brand's hardware might be the booster the horribly fragmented, rightly-ignored smart TV arena needs. Developers will get the NeTV next month, but there's no word on a release date or pricing just yet. [Engadget]


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Airline Tycoon 2 (DVD-ROM)
Compatible with Windows™ (PC)
5-15dExpected stock arrival within 5-15 days.
- Explore real world airports, from Moscow to New York, with realistic travel conditions and passenger volumes
- Build your ideal fleet of planes – use the in-game editor to craft inexpensive mass-transportation "Greyhounds in the sky" or unique, luxury jets that spoil the elite
- Jump into the action as one of four playable avatars with unique strengths and weaknesses
- Explore your home airport in full 3D, while bossing your employees around and expanding your blossoming airline; you might even meet VIPs at the airport lounge
- Test your management mettle in a challenging business environment as you schedule flight plans, coordinate arrivals and departures and balance income and expenses – all to grow profit and enhance your airline's global reputation
- Random events bring variety to the game – The Pope wants a special flight? Civil unrest in a global hotspot? Volcanic ash clouds above Europe? If you act quickly, you can profit from these events!
- Sabotage – annoy and slow down your opponents with devious actions. But beware; your adversaries may just pay you back in kind!
A decade after the best-selling Airline Tycoon comes the long awaited sequel to the legendary tongue-in-cheek economic simulation that puts players in the role of CEO of an international airline! Airline Tycoon 2 will challenge players to run a modern airline, design unique airplanes and grow a run-down carrier into a globally recognized company that passengers practically beg to fly. Airports worldwide are waiting to be explored, but beware– your rivals never rest! Crafty opponents are also working to dominate the skies... and they won't let anything stand in the way of their goals!
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Box Office Report: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Crosses $ 700 million, Will Become Biggest Franchise Earner
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 has crossed $ 700 million box office worldwide.
With a total haul of $702,393,000, the finale installment is set to surpass New Moon's$709 million and become the franchise's biggest earner worldwide.
"This will be the biggest Twilight movie ever at the box office and the foreign grosses will be the driving force," Boxoffice.com's Phil Contrino toldThe Wrap.
He added,
"These franchise films build and build overseas, and then they explode."
Post Thanksgiving, Summit's finale installment maintained its ascendancy at the top of the box office tree for the third consecutive week thanks to stunning overseas ticket sales.
After debuting with $141,067,634 in its opening weekend, the last film in the wildly successful vampire franchise went on to break all kinds of records around the world.
In international terms, Breaking Dawn – Part 2 took $447.8 million after just 17 days.
In comparison, Breaking Dawn – Part 1 needed 98 days to power to $430.9 million, while New Moon took $413.2 million after 133 days and Eclipse racked up $398 million international after 114.
Box Office Voodooreports:
"By day 14, the second Twilight feature was on $239.9M while BD 1 had just hit $230M – in comparison, this final film had a gross of $237.1M."
"On Friday, the finale to the Twilight series added $5.6M … through Saturday and into Sunday, it made another $11.8M, bringing its three day total to $17.4M ($256M overall)."
That's the best overseas performance of any of the installments, as evidenced by the fact that Part 2 shot past Breaking Dawn – Part 1's $430 million international haul in the last few days.
Specifically, Breaking Dawn – Part 2's best box office overseas was in the UK ($ 50 million), then Brazil ($41. 6 million) and Russia (CIS, $41.2 million).
But the broad strokes are these: International box office for Part 2 is $447.8 million, domestic rose to $254.6 million, and its worldwide take swells to $702.4 million.
In other film news, Box Office Voodooreports that Skyfall is now the biggest ever spy movie in history, beating the final box office statistics "for any [films in the] the Mission: Impossible series and every single film in the Bourne series … not to mention being more successful than any other James Bond film."
Now in its fourth weekend, the 23rd Bond film punches in at $246 million domestic and over $600 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to a figure north of $800 million.
Lincoln continues to draw acclaim and box office fire. Steven Spielberg's Civil war historical epic has now grossed $83.6 million. Incidentally, its Spielberg's biggest domestic release since Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Disney Animation and Paramount's Rise of the Guardians continues to disappoint — especially during a family holiday — and finished its second weekend with a total of $48,947,000 domestic, $ 57 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $105,947,000.
After 12 days, Life of Pi pushes up to a domestic box office of $48,361,000, international stacks up to $60,500,000, bringing its worldwide bank to $108, 861,000. Not bad for a tough sell.
Wreck-It Ralph is still going hard. After earning $7 million this weekend, it's domestic haul so far is $158,257,000, with international running at $44,000,000. Its worldwide box office now stands at $202,257,000.
Andrew Dominik's political mob thriller Killing Them Softly starring Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini and Ray Liotta flunked out in its opening weekend, taking $7 million domestically and pulling in $14,917,508 overseas.
With a worldwide tally of just $21,917,508, Exhibitor Relations Box officenotesKilling Them Softly "is one of Brad Pitt's worst live-action debuts ever in wide release."
Ben Affleck's Argo broke past $100 million domestically this weekend. After debuting at $19,458, 109, the Iranian hostage crisis thriller/dark comedy has built massive word of mouth matched by content buzz.
It's remained on the Top 10 chart for seven weeks and now clears the $100 million milestone. Argo's worldwide romps in at $157, 005,000.
But the ultimate cineplex crown for the past three weeks belongs to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
Last week Summit's parent company, Lionsgate issued a press release revealing it was now, the "first studio outside the traditional majors to eclipse the $1 billion mark at the domestic box office in a single calendar year."
"The milestone is important on several fronts and illustrates the vitality of the franchise on a global scale even after four films," Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairmen Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger said in a joint statement.
Industry watcher, Larry Richman, nutshelled the achievement, observing:
"Bottom line: the story of Breaking Dawn – Part 2 will not be how it does domestically, it will be what a worldwide success it's been."


text: I assume those of you fortunate enough to own an iPad take your tablet into the kitchen to follow along with recipes, and if you do, it's not a matter of if, but when, you spill something all over it. Well, here's a very simple solution from Wired.com using a ziplock bag and business card holder. Enjoy!


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Citizens United
Citizens United is an organization dedicated to restoring our government to citizens' control.
Through a combination of education, advocacy, and grass roots organization, Citizens United seeks to reassert the traditional American values of limited government, freedom of enterprise, strong families, and national sovereignty and security.
Citizens United's goal is to restore the founding fathers' vision of a free nation, guided by the honesty, common sense, and good will of its citizens.


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Jio, also known as Reliance Jio and officially as Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), is an upcoming provider of mobile telephony, broadband services, and digital services in India.
Formerly known as Infotel Broadband Services Limited, Jio will provide 4G services on a pan-India level using LTE technology. The telecom leg of Reliance Industries Limited, it was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Company Website: www.jio.com
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- Contribute first as a support player, then as an individual, to the business role.
- Develop as an independent business analyst.
- Ability to substitute for the selected function on a medium / long term.


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Friday, June 21, 2013
30 Day Movie Challenge Day 20- 80's movie
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30 Day Movie Challenge Day 19- Zombify a classic movie character
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
30 Day Movie Challenge Day 18- Black and White Movie/Film Noir
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Sunday, June 2, 2013
The Evolution of Superman
As for this picture, I planned on doing this a few weeks ago for his official birthday, but I got tied up with other work, so hopefully better late than never. In a few weeks, Man of Steel opens, and I couldn't be more excited to see one of my favorite heroes back on the big screen. It'll be a bit strange without the traditional John Williams fanfare, and I'm one of those people who actually misses his red underpants. (Hey, I'm a traditionalist) From what I've seen from the trailers, it looks spectacular, and I can't wait to see what Zach Snyder has in store.
Special Bonus! Here's one of my earliest drawings ever- a pic of Supes drawn when I was 4 or 5 years old.
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sea level, position of the air-sea interface, to which all terrestrial elevations and submarine depths are referred. The sea level constantly changes at every locality with the changes in tides, atmospheric pressure, and wind conditions. Longer-term changes in sea level are influenced by Earth's changing climates. Consequently, the level is better defined as mean sea level, the height of the sea surface averaged over all stages of the tide over a long period of time.
Global mean sea level rose at an average rate of about 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) per year over much of the 20th century, with shorter terms during which the rise was significantly faster (5.5 mm [0.2 inches] per year during the period from 1946 to 1956). This variable rise has been shown to have occurred for a very long time. The sea level appears to have been very close to its present position 35,000 years ago. It dropped 130 metres (426 feet) or more during the interval from 30,000 to 15,000 years ago and has been rising ever since. Fluctuations of equivalent magnitude probably have accompanied the alternate growth and melting of continental glaciers during the Pleistocene Epoch (from 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago) because the ocean's waters are the ultimate source of glacial ice. Slower changes in the shapes and sizes of the ocean basins have less effect.


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When you get traffic from traffic sources like Add Words or Facebook CPM or use any other ad network for your digital advertising such as banner advertising, popunders, in app video ads or any type of online, visually-based ad, and Targeting Niche Debt and Credit you can use the CPM, CPV (cost per view), EPV (earnings per view) and CTR (click through rate) numbers to figure out if you are getting a decent CPC. CPC is easy to calculate: If you spend $1 to get 1,000 impressions ($1 CPM) and you get 10 clicks (effective 1 percent CTR), then you paid $1 CPM and received a $0.10 CPC.
The Top Ad Networks allow you using dynamic URL tags. These are special tokens you can use in the URL field when buying traffic and creating a CPM marketing campaign that will be replaced with the actual information e.g. Targeting Niche 'Debt and Credit' during the adserving process. Instead of Targeting Niche there could be any other token from this list below or even a combination of various tokens:
- [ISPID] – ID of ISP of visitor,
- [ISPNAME] – Name of ISP of visitor,
- [COUNTRY] – country of the visitor.
- [BID] – CPM price of the impression.
- [SCREENRESOLUTION] – Detected screen resolution of the visitor,
- [OSNAME] – Operating System name, for example Windows 8.1,
- [BROWSERNAME] – Browser name, for example Firefox 32,
- [DEVICENAME] – Name of the device that visitor uses to browse the Internet, for example Apple iPhone,
- [OSID] – ID of Operating System (for future use),
- [BROWSERID] – ID of Browser (for future use),
- [DEVICEID] – ID of Device (for future use),
- [IP] – IP address of the visitor (used for XML feeds).
For example, if you buy traffic from a lead source or an advertising network and drive that traffic to http://www.yourlandingpage.com/track.php?countryid=[COUNTRYID] these platforms will normally change the token into actual value. Here's a populated link just as an example: http://www.yourlandingpage.com/track.php?Targeting Niche ID=Debt and Credit .
Later you can use Website targeting option to block and blacklist under-performing websites and/or you can create campaigns targeted towards the best performing whitelisted ones.
You may also arrange rules using these tokens in your tracking system. E.g.: If Targeting Niche equals Debt and Credit then redirect to some other page. Off page cloaking is one of the main reasons to apply such rules.
Display ad networks will also provide Smart CPM – a bid system that helps you to reach more traffic within the same Max Bid by realtime monitoring of bidding market and your bidding position and adjusting bidding parameters for each auction.
Viewable Impression
Businesses looking to expand their customer base and brand awareness are now seeking out the mobile marketing method. Mobile marketing is essentially doing what's being done on the web in terms of advertising, except now it's being done on mobile phones. And why is it so important for businesses to advertise over mobile phones? Well, mobile users are much more abundant than computer users, therefore, it only makes good business sense to tap into such a large global market.
There are plenty of mobile advertising platforms to choose from, and when it comes to marketing to specific phones, the Android phones are a great pick. The Android mobile phones have a large user base, which is only increasing as the days go by. Plus, the Android phones are intuitive devices that allows interaction between the user and the phone's features in a simplistic manner. This is great because Android users are not just making phone calls, they are playing games, downloading Apps, surfing the web, etc. And businesses can send an advertising campaign to the Android platform and make a nice chunk of change.
Again, mobile advertising platforms for smartphones are great for banner ads and ads that are more than just your simple text link. The Android mobile phone as mentioned in the above paragraphs should be targeted. There are many different Android phones out there, and the user base is astronomical in size, so the potential customers a business can have is extremely high.
When to use CPM Ads
Click-through rate (CTR) is the ratio of users who click on a specific link to the number of total users who view a page, email, or advertisement. It is commonly used to measure the success of an online advertising campaign for a particular website as well as the effectiveness of email campaigns.[1][2]
Click-through rates for ad campaigns vary tremendously. The very first online display ad shown for AT&T on the website HotWired in 1994, had a 4485c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc click-through rate.[3] Over time the overall rate users click on webpage banner ads has decreased.
The purpose of click-through rates is to measure the ratio of clicks to impressions of an online ad or email marketing campaign. Generally the higher the CTR the more effective the marketing campaign has been at bringing people to a website.[4] Most commercial websites are designed to elicit some sort of action, whether it be to buy a book, read a news article, watch a music video, or search for a flight. People rarely visit websites with the intention of viewing advertisements, in the same way that few people watch television to view the commercials.[5]
While marketers want to know the reaction of the web visitor, with current technology it is nearly impossible to quantify the emotional reaction to the site and the effect of that site on the firm's brand. However, click-through rate is an easy piece of data to acquire. The click-through rate measures the proportion of visitors who initiated an advertisement that redirected them to another page where they might purchase an item or learn more about a product or service. Forms of interaction with advertisements other than clicking is possible, but rare; "click-through rate" is the most commonly used term to describe the efficacy of an advert.[5]
The click-through rate is the number of times a click is made on the advertisement divided by the total impressions (the number of times an advertisement was served):CTR=Number of click-throughsNumber of impressions×100(85c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc)displaystyle textCTR=textNumber of click-throughs over textNumber of impressionstimes 100(85c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc)[5]
The click-through rate of an advertisement is defined as the number of clicks on an ad divided by the number of times the ad is shown (impressions), expressed as a percentage.[5][6] For example, if a banner ad is delivered 100 times (100 impressions) and receives one click, then the click-through rate for the advertisement would be 185c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc.
Click-through rates for banner ads have decreased over time.[7] When banner ads first started to appear, it was not uncommon to have rates above five percent. They have fallen since then, currently averaging closer to 0.2 or 0.3 percent.[8] In most cases, a 285c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc click-through rate would be considered very successful, though the exact number is hotly debated and would vary depending on the situation. The average click-through rate of 385c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc in the 1990s declined to 2.485c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc–0.485c44a757c1d99481416dfaa0b97e9102e58e03b9c8c880e522f00914f1b62fc by 2002.[9] Since advertisers typically pay more for a high click-through rate, getting many click-throughs with few purchases is undesirable to advertisers.[8] Similarly, by selecting an appropriate advertising site with high affinity (e.g., a movie magazine for a movie advertisement), the same banner can achieve a substantially higher CTR. Though personalized ads, unusual formats, and more obtrusive ads typically result in higher click-through rates than standard banner ads, overly intrusive ads are often avoided by viewers.[9][10]
Modern online advertising has moved beyond just using banner ads. Popular search engines allow advertisers to display ads in with the search results triggered by a search user. These ads are usually in text format and may include additional links and information like phone numbers, addresses and specific product pages.[11] This additional information moves away from the poor user experience that can be created from intrusive banner ads and provides useful information to the search user, resulting in higher Click-through rates for this format of Pay Per Click Advertising. Having high click-through rate isn't the only goal for an online advertiser who will occasionally develop campaigns to raise awareness and sacrifice click-through rate for the overall gain of valuable traffic.[12]
Search engine advertising has become a significant element of the Web browsing experience. Choosing the right ads for the query and the order in which they are displayed greatly affects the probability that a user will see and click on each ad. This ranking has a strong impact on the revenue the search engine receives from the ads. Further, showing the user an ad that they prefer to click on improves user satisfaction. For these reasons, there is an increasing interest in accurately estimating the click-through rate of ads in a recommender system.
An email click-through rate is defined as the number of recipients who click one or more links in an email and landed on the sender's website, blog, or other desired destination. More simply, email click-through rates represent the number of clicks that your email generated.[13][14]
Email click-through rate is expressed as a percentage, and calculated by dividing the number of click throughs by the number of tracked message deliveries.[15]
Most email marketers use this metrics along with open rate, bounce rate and other metrics, to understand the effectiveness and success of their email campaign.[16] In general there is no ideal click-through rate. This metric can vary based on the type of email sent, how frequently emails are sent, how the list of recipients is segmented, how relevant the content of the email is to the audience, and many other factors.[17] Even time of day can affect click-through rate. Sunday appears to generate considerably higher click-through rates on average when compared to the rest of the week.[18]
Every year studies and various types of research are conducted to track the overall effectiveness of click-through rates in email marketing.[19][20]
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WINDHOEK, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's 344 million U.S. dollars container terminal currently under construction in its coastal town of Walvis Bay is 76 percent complete, the Namibian Port Authority (Namport) said Thursday.
According to a statement issued by Namport, the contract is on schedule for completion of most of the works at the end of 2018 with minor works to be completed early 2019.
One of the major components of the projects is the commissioning of four new Ship Container Cranes (STS), making it the first time that these cranes will be deployed in the port of Walvis Bay.
Namport has to date made use of mobile cranes to load and offload containers from vessels.
The 4 STS cranes are expected to arrive from China on February 10, 2018.
The project which commenced in May 2014 with the contractor being China Harbor Engineering Company Limited will have a throughput capacity of 750,000 TEUs (twenty foot equivalent units) per annum.
The new port will also be connected to the existing port's road and rail networks as well as communication systems.


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Russian police are reportedly investigating a criminal gang that installed malicious "ransomware" programs on thousands of PCs and then forced victims to send SMS messages in order to unlock their PCs.
The scam has been ongoing and may have made Russian criminals millions of dollars, according to reports by Russian news agencies. Russian police seized computer equipment and detained a Russian "crime family" in connection with the crime, the ITAR-TASS News Agency reported Tuesday.
Russian-language reports say that 10 people are expected to be charged and that tens of thousands of Russian-language victims were hit by the scam, which also affected users in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova.
The criminals reportedly used news sites to spread their malicious software, known as WinLock, which disables certain Windows components, rendering the PC unusable, and then displays pornographic images.
To unlock the code, victims must send SMS messages that cost between 300 rubles (US$9.72) and 1,000 rubles.
The scam is "very popular" in countries such as Russia at the moment, antivirus vendor Kaspersky Lab said in an e-mailed statement.
Security experts have tracked this type of software for more than a year now, but in most of the world it rarely shows up, according to Dave Marcus, director of McAfee Labs security research communications.
The software is not considered to be a very sophisticated threat, he said. "It's just locking your screen with a password you don't know, which is not that sophisticated when you get down to do."
Robert McMillan covers computer security and general technology breaking news for The IDG News Service. Follow Robert on Twitter at @bobmcmillan. Robert's e-mail address is email@example.com


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The Pacific Division's two worst teams duke it out Friday night when the Sacramento Kings host the Phoenix Suns at Sleep Train Arena.
The Suns are one game ahead of the Kings for the low spot in the Pacific Division. They had a three-game winning streak snapped at home in an ugly setback to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday, 98-71.
"That was pretty bad. I do not see one bright spot to take from that game other than it is over," said interim head coach Lindsey Hunter.
The Raptors led by 14 at the half and kept it going. Toronto won the third quarter by three and the fourth quarter by 10 to cruise to the easy victory.
To make the loss sting just a little worse, the Suns lost starting center Marcin Gortat to injury. The big man went down in the first half and will miss 3-to-4 weeks with a Lisfranc sprain in his right foot.
"I actually stepped on someone's toe or foot with my heel and that's why - I don't know what happened, I just heard a pop," Gortat said after the game. I definitely heard a pop in my foot and I knew right away it wasn't an ankle, it was just my arch."
The Raptors loss was disastrous from an offensive prospective. The Suns had one player, Marcus Morris, score in double figures. He had 12.
The Suns are 2-1 in their last three on the road, including a shocking victory on Feb. 27 in San Antonio against the Spurs.
The Kings are 3-2 in their last five at home, which will be familiar site to the team. Sacramento plays six of its next eight in California's capital.
Last time out, the Kings were game, but fell to the Golden State Warriors 87-83 in Oakland. Klay Thompson made the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than eight seconds on the clock.
"I thought our guys did a great job," head coach Keith Smart said. "Klay made a big shot in the corner. Those things happen. The free-throw discrepancy was pretty alarming, but that's how the game went."
The Warriors, who rely heavily on jumpers, shot 29 free throws compared to 12 for Sacramento.
Jason Thompson led the Kings with 17 points, followed by 15 from the newly- acquired Patrick Patterson and 10 from Toney Douglas, who came with Patterson in the deal with the Houston Rockets at the deadline.
The Suns have won five straight over the Kings, including both of this season's matchups. Phoenix has taken five of its last seven in Sacramento.


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The Holy Bible – Douay‐Rheims version
Great labour is created for all men, and a heavy yoke is upon the children of Adam, from the day of their coming out of their mother's womb, until the day of their burial into the mother of all.
Their thoughts, and fears of the heart, their imagination of things to come, and the day of their end:
From him that sitteth on a glorious throne, unto him that is humbled in earth and ashes:
From him that weareth purple, and beareth the crown, even to him that is covered with rough linen: wrath, envy, trouble, unquietness, and the fear of death, continual anger, and strife,
And in the time of rest upon his bed, the sleep of the night changeth his knowledge.
A little and as nothing is his rest, and afterward in sleep, as in the day of keeping watch.
He is troubled in the vision of his heart, as if he had escaped in the day of battle. In the time of his safety he rose up, and wondereth that there is no fear:
Such things happen to all flesh, from man even to beast, and upon sinners are sevenfold more.
Moreover, death, and bloodshed, strife, and sword, oppressions, famine, and affliction, and scourges:
All these things are created for the wicked, and for their sakes came the flood.
All things that are of the earth, shall return to the earth again, and all waters shall return to the sea.
All bribery, and injustice shall be blotted out, and fidelity shall stand for ever.
The riches of the unjust shall be dried up like a river, and shall pass away with a noise like a great thunder in rain.
While he openeth his hands he shall rejoice: but transgressors shall pine away in the end.
The offspring of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, and make a noise as unclean roots upon the top of a rock.
The weed growing over every water, and at the bank of the river, shall be pulled up before all grass.
Grace is like a paradise in blessings, and mercy remaineth for ever.
The life of a laborer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.
Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.
Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.
The flute and the psaltery make a sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
Thy eye desireth favour and beauty, but more than these green sown fields.
A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband.
Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.
Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both.
Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord.
There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek for help.
The fear of the Lord is like a paradise of blessing, and they have covered it above all glory.
My son, in thy lifetime be not indigent: for it is better to die than to want.
The life of him that looketh toward another man's table is not to be counted a life: for he feedeth his soul with another man's meat.
But a man, well instructed and taught, will look to himself.
Begging will be sweet in the mouth of the unwise, but in his belly there shall burn a fire.
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I no longer live in New York, and I was following the Occupy Wall Street movement only vaguely when last week, something on FB caught my attention… and kept it. It was a lengthy note by Hena Ashraf, chronicling how she and a few other desis had gone down to Liberty Square on Thursday night and argued to change some of the language in Occupy Wall Street's primary declaration.
I recognized some of the names in her story from my own time in New York: Sonny Singh (of, among other things, Red Baraat) and Thanu Yakupitiyage, an immigrant rights activist who is also a Lanka Solidarity member. And another, whom I didn't know: Manissa McCleave Maharawal. These four, it seemed, had formed the posse primarily responsible for the intervention that had me riveted.
Here's how it looks in the Occupy Wall Street notes:
Block 4—Grievance in supporting a document that claims that my oppression on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, religion, and things not mentioned on this document are something that happened formerly and not in the present day.
Response: This can be addressed. The document says that these divisions have formerly happened. We know they happen now, that's why we're writing it this way. This document is saying "we want to leave this shit in the past where it belongs to create a new America, world, new society, where everyone is equal." We do not mean to ignore present-day issues. It was drafted so we can leave that behind.
Block 5—That phrase erases so much history of oppression, it is idealistic, not realistic. We still think it should be changed, and we think it's an ethical issue.
Response: Rephrase, "formerly divided" so we can have what you would like to see written. Then the working group can decide whether we want to move to consensus without it.
Let's all relax!
We appreciate the process, we appreciate everything you've done, we want a small verb change, we feel it is an ethical matter.
"As one people, despite divisions of color of our skin…"
Response: We're fine with that. Let's meet after and decide which phrasing to use.
Block withdrawn.
And here's a snippet of what it felt like, from Manissa's point of view:
Let me tell you what it feels like to stand in front of a white man and explain privilege to him. It hurts. It makes you tired. Sometimes it makes you want to cry. Sometimes it is exhilarating. Every single time it is hard. Every single time I get angry that I have to do this, that this is my job, that this shouldn't be my job. Every single time I am proud of myself that I've been able to say these things because I used to not be able to and because some days I just don't want to.
And from Hena's:
Long story short, we got the paragraph changed to adequately address our concerns that it reflect issues around dynamics of power and privilege that marginalized people feel every single day. This was a very hard discussion to have, and it felt so real, it hurt. It hurt that it had to happen, it hurt that we had to explain what is really behind racism to this man, and the people around him, it hurt that so many tried to disrupt us. But at the same time, we were meant to be there, meant to be heard, to make this happen, to make these changes occur. And there were a lot of people sitting there and listening in and contributing constructively. We walked away realizing what we had just done – spontaneously come together, demand change, and create it, in a movement that we are in solidarity with, but also feel a need for constructive criticism.
How many activities and movements or even conversations have I forgone, thinking that they had no space for me? How many times have I thought that some purportedly progressive activity wasn't even considering anyone like me? How many times have I walked away, rather than saying anything, because I was bone-tired?
Thanu-Sonny-Manissa-Hena-anyone else who was there: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU—
I can't embed this one, but if you go to about the 53:30 mark, you can actually see the post-General Assembly discussion (thanks, Manissa, for pointing this out).
All four of them chatted with me, so stay tuned for an update, or Part II!


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Burrowing Owl, Davis California
California Quail
Distant Bobcat
Bobcat Stalking
Bobcat Pouncing - 1
Bobcat Pouncing - 2
Bobcat Pouncing - 3
Bobcat Pouncing - 4
Did you get it?
No luck this time
Time to move on...
Juvenile Tule Elk
Tule Elk
Bobcat at Schooner Bay
Dawn at Point Reyes
Abbotts Lagoon
Pierce Point Trees
Pierce Point Ranch
"Top of the World!"
South Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes
Black-tailed Deer
Common Murre Colony