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Gov. Hickenlooper appoints Frisco lawyer Paul Dunkelman to district court judge vacancy
Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday announced the appointment of Paul Dunkelman to serve as a judge in the 5th Judicial District, which includes Summit, Clear Creek, Eagle and Lake counties.
Dunkleman will fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Chief Judge R. Thomas Moorhead, who is retiring from the bench.
Dunkelman was raised in Goshen, N.Y., and earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Colgate University. He earned his juris doctor from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.
Dunkelman moved to Summit County in 1994 and currently practices family, criminal, civil and business law with Carlson, Carlson & Dunkelman LLC in Frisco. He also is an adjunct professor at Colorado Mountain College and a prosecuting attorney for the town of Leadville.
Although not a lifelong career goal, he said, a judge appointment has been on Dunkelman's mind since his first job out of law school when he served as a clerk in the 2nd Judicial District for the Hon. Lynne M. Hufnagel and the Hon. Paul A. Markson Jr.
"It's certainly something I've been thinking about, but it's not a job you necessarily set out to get," Dunkelman said. "It's a job I always thought about in terms of developing the skills and experience necessary to put myself in a position to get an appointment."
The Colorado Supreme Court manages the candidate process for district court judge vacancies, Moorhead said. A local nomination committee of seven people interviews the initial pool of candidates and narrows it to three candidates, who are then recommended to the governor.
The governor conducts his own round of interviews and ultimately makes the final decision.
Although Moorhead did not participate in the candidate process, Dunkelman has tried numerous civil, criminal and domestic cases in Moorhead's courtroom over the years. That experience led Moorhead to give his post-appointment endorsement of Dunkelman.
"The thing that really gives a person the opportunity to be successful is their demeanor," Moorhead said. "One thing that we have worked very hard on (in the 5th Judicial District) is procedural fairness — making sure people feel they received a fair opportunity to be heard — and I think Paul is going to be outstanding in that regard."
Judge Mark Thompson will succeed Moorhead as the next chief judge of the 5th Judicial District when Dunkelman's appointment takes effect Nov. 30.
Moorhead plans to continue working as a mediator and arbiter with the Judicial Arbiter Group, a Denver-based company of 26 retired judges who provide dispute resolution services.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Persistent Problem with Notes 8.02
I originally though this was a problem with my installation of Notes 8.02, but after talking to another developer who had the same problem with forms, I believe there is a bug in Notes 8.02 that drives us developers crazy. The ran into this problem with views, but today I wasted 2 hours of my time modifying framesets. When developing using the Notes 8.02 Designer, every so often changes that you make to views, forms, and framesets will not appear when you run the application after you made your changes. Unfortunately, I have not been able to repeat the problem. It seems to come and go. The only solution that I have found to work is to shutdown not only Designer but the Notes client. I did not have the problem with Notes 8.01. I would like to know if others have encountered or know of this problem
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Rapid Fire Questions With UP Community Leader Gavin Gillas
Gavin Gillas is from Austin, TX and has been involved with the UP community both as a participant and an Organizer of events since 2009. He is currently spearheading a startup called, The Magazine Channel which is the first Pandora for magazine content.
"I started themagazinechannel.com after meeting my co-founder on an airplane ride in 2012. I left my full time job to do consulting and to get TMC off the ground. I organized the first Startup Weekend Eugene (Oregon) and helped with Startup Weekend events in Bend, Corvallis, Portland and Oregon State. I moved to Austin, Texas in August of 2013 and help organize the first startup event there in over 18 months."
Some of Gavin's favorite UP Global events in the last couple of years have been the Las Vegas and Rio de Janeiro Global Summits, SXSW Startup Oasis, UP America Summit in KC, and the Eureka Park events at CES.
Three words that define your community?
Austin startup community is curious, skilled, and pragmatic.
Most interesting person you follow on twitter?
@Akili_King former '49er, West Pointer, special forces, Startup Weekend Organizer and good friend
Whats the last thing you searched for on Google?
Restaurant reviews in Knoxville, Tennessee for tonight as I roadtrip back to Texas from Washington, DC.
Favorite app on your phone?
Any.do is my favorite to do list that syncs between my browser and all my weird devices.
What TV show should everyone be watching?
Peaky Blinders on Netflix
What is the one food your cannot resist
Dark chocolate in any form.
What music are you currently listing too?
Echo and the Bunnymen
What is UP Global good at?
The UP Global team is great at seeking out feedback, serving volunteer organizers, creating a sense of community.
How can we at UP Global help you?
UP Global can help by setting bigger goals for facilitators and organizers. We can shoulder more of the growth and outreach goals, especially for new programs, if those objectives are shared.
Local Government: Friend or Foe?
Friend, thanks to the vision and hard work of many members of our startup community.
What drives you absolute crazy?
Startups in "stealth mode".
First celebrity pick for your Startup Weekend team?
Mr. T, but I'm afraid our customer validation would suffer because everyone would only tell him yes.
Pick one: kittens or puppies?
My kids are rooting for a puppy.
Whiteboard or postit?
Whiteboards. Postits feel too permanent for good brainstorming.
And finally, tell us a secret!
I have an irrational fear of medium sized animals.


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Rick Raven! Leader of the Gotcha Birds?! What's he up to?
I had a great time at the Emerald City Comicon this past weekend! Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth and said hello. Here's my favorite photo from the event:
That photograph is five levels of amazing!
Ahh… Rick Raven… We meet again…
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No 108 Services at night in AP
According to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's core dash board 422 out of 439 ambulances are being operated currently while the reality is that only 342 ambulance vehicles are functional and this news was revealed by the staff of 108 service. Meanwhile there is yet another shocker which reveals the ugly and insensitive face of the Chandrababu Naidu government.
Presently the 108 staff has been directed to respond to a distress call within a radius of 5 kilometers. Moreover what is worse is that they have been advised to say that they are busy if the call originates from a place beyond the 5 km distance and as a result, in several parts across Andhra Pradesh, people involved in road mishaps or affected by a sudden illness are getting a message saying that the staff is busy.
As per report the staff complained that they were
threatened with dismissal should they report this to the media. Accordingly 90%
of these ambulances lack minimum emergency facilities like oxygen cylinder and
medicines while the condition of the vehicle itself is pitiable. Further it may
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I was away for sometime from the blogging world and felt as if I totally lost in touch with my dear blog pals. Hurt my eyes badly and was only having partial vision. But now I regained my 100% vision back and so happy to join you all again. Missed you all and your lovely blog posts. Will try to catch up the missed posts slowly as I am not suppposed to strain my eyes for some more days.
Hope you all had a nice new year / ugadi / tamizh puthandu naal.May the new year bring you lot of happiness, prosperity, health & bonding to you and your family.
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The bottom three pictures are Lewis at 8 weeks and 3 days. He's so happy when he has someone talking to him. We love his smiles and coos. The other kids are looking forward to him laughing, and all of them think he "talks" to them - so very sweet!
I know I've mentioned how great S.A.M. is with Lewis. I think it's because of his inner calmness. He holds him and pat, pat, pats, and Lewis is off to slumberland for a long and cozy nap.That makes for a happy mama.
This last weekend we got to go to Tucson to welcome the kids' youngest uncle home from his mission. It was such a great weekend! I hope I always remember how happy and shakey he was to run into his family's arms. We had a huge family picnic at the park for Easter on Saturday - our second annual. It's not complete without the humongousest game of tag. So fun. Sunday we were all together for Easter dinner and family pictures. It was just a sweet, simple, happy afternoon together. Maybe the best ever, all together.
I've decided that the real fun of babies begins at two months. I adore my newborns, but we've experienced so much worry over the years with our newborns - there have been issues with all but one of our little babies - that it's not been as sweet and carefree a time as it is for some. But, two months old is when they seems to become hearty and chubby and we can rest assured that our baby is starting to really thrive. It's delightful.
I've been thinking a lot recently about how much heartache there is in this world. I see so much sorrow and struggle around us, and am so grateful that we have managed to create in our home a haven or peace. It's not easy - it's come after sacrifice and discipline, and there have been times when the peace has been lacking. I can't emphasize enough, that as our family has grown older, and as I've seen the beauty and sorrow in other people's lives, that I KNOW that the only source of peace and joy, true and lasting, is based on reading the scriptures and saying prayers, both together as a family and individually. The blessings of those practices are not to be underestimated! I only pray that what we've done is foundation enough that our children can remain strong in an increasingly challenging world. I am so incredibly grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ - for his immeasurable love and what it offers to all of us.
I know I don't often talk of these things here, because they are so dear to my heart, and this is a public place, but it is what my mind is centered on.
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Not understanding the cause can be unsettling. Middle back pain can come from a number of different sources. Understanding the source is the first step in finding relief. Learn more about what could be causing your pain and most importantly, what to do about it.
The region of the middle back is called the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine is located below the cervical spine and above the lumbar spine and is comprised of 12 bony vertebrae. The vertebrae function to protect the spinal cord that runs through the spinal column. Attached to the vertebrae on either side are the ribs. Each vertebra is separated by discs that help to cushion and assist in providing movement throughout the spine.
In addition to the bony components of the mid back, numerous soft tissue components also make up the middle back. Nerve roots exit between the each vertebrae. The nerves in the region of the thoracic spine help supply sensation to the area, assist in providing impulses for muscle activity, and include the sympathetic nervous system that function to help regulate organs including the stomach, heart, lungs and kidneys.
The middle back region also contains numerous muscles. The muscles that are deep are generally short and work to provide spinal stability. The more superficial muscles are generally longer and assist in providing movement of the spine and arms. Muscles also attach from the thoracic spine to the shoulder blade or scapula and assist in providing stability for the shoulder girdle.
Because of the complexity of the anatomy in the mid back region, the sources of pain can be numerous. Middle back pain can be caused by local structures such as discs, muscles, bones, and nerves but can also be referred pain. Referred pain is when the cause or source of the pain is other than where the pain is felt. A common example of referred pain is with the heart. A person having a heart attack may feel no chest pain at all but could experience left arm pain.
Organs that can cause mid back pain include the kidneys, heart, lungs, or the upper digestive tract. Even people that are suffering from acid reflux can complain of mid back pain.
The good news is that a majority of middle back pain is due to musculoskeletal causes or the bones, discs, muscles, and ligaments. Some of the more common issues associated with the mid back include:
• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Bulging Discs
• Facet joint pain
• Pinched nerves• Muscle spasms• Compression fractures
Another potential source of mid back pain comes from the neck. The facet joints f the lower cervical spine (C5-C7) will commonly create middle back pain. Specifically pain along the inside aspect of the shoulder blade (scapula) and/or between the shoulder blades can be referred pain from the lower cervical facet joints.
With all these potential different sources of mid back pain, how is the cause of the pain determined? The best doctor for determining the cause of your middle back pain is an orthopedic physician. The first step is to obtain a detailed history of your symptoms. It is important that you provide accurate information to help your doctor determine the nature of your pain. Important things to consider include:
• Is the pain at rest or only with movement?• Are there certain positions or postures that recreate your pain? • Does the pain keep you up at night?• Does it hurt to cough or sneeze?• Is there pain when taking a deep breath?
After taking a subjective history as to how long, when, and the quality of your symptoms, a physical exam should be performed. A thorough mid back exam should include testing the range of motion of the neck, shoulder, and mid back region. Pain Strength testing of the shoulder may also be part of the exam. with movement of any one of these regions will help your doctor determine the source of your pain.
As part of the physical exam, images may be taken. X-rays are the most common scans performed but only show bone thus an x-ray can only indicate if bone (such as a fracture) is the cause of the pain. The only means of determining if a disc, facet joint, or nerve root is the cause is by obtaining an MRI. Another test that may be indicated is a bone density test. If an x-ray indicates a compression fracture, determining your bone density will be important in determining the best ongoing treatment.
The best treatment is of course based on the specific cause of the pain. As most middle back pain is related to muscles/joints/bones, some typical treatment recommendations can be given. As with all musculoskeletal pain, the use of ice (not heat) is an important treatment choice. Apply ice to the region of pain for 10 to 15 minutes a few times a day. If your mid back pain is reproduced by any neck movements, also make sure to ice the lower neck region.
To reduce inflammation that is generally associated with musculoskeletal pain, anti-inflammatory medication can also be helpful. Consult your doctor for what specific type of anti-inflammatory medication would be best for you but common choices include Advil, Aleve, and Celebrex. In some cases, then oral anti-inflammatory medication is not effective, epidural injections can be an effective and appropriate treatment option.
Physical therapy can also be helpful in reducing middle back pain. Modalities including electric stimulation and ultrasound may be helpful in decreasing pain and promoting healing. Soft tissue massage and joint mobilizations can help to restore normal joint and tissue mobility. And exercises including stretching and strengthening can help to restore normal function.
• Middle back pain can be caused by a number of different sources including: organs, joints, nerves, discs, bones, and muscles.
• Mid back pain can be frequently associated with the lower cervical spine.
• A thorough exam should include a detailed history and physical exam including range of motion testing and possibly scans.
• As most mid back issues are musculoskeletal in nature, treatment generally involves ice, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy.
Middle back pain can have a number of different causes. If your mid back pain last more than a few weeks, consider seeking medical treatment.
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Knaveswell Farm is a 156 acre dairy farm on a quiet country lane halfway between Corfe Castle and Swanage in the beautiful Purbeck countryside in Dorset. The farm is run by Jo and Paul Dyer and we have three daughters Issy, Caitlin and Georgie who all help out on the farm from time to time.
We milk a herd of around 100 cows and guests are welcome to come and watch the afternoon milking (we suggest you give the morning milking a miss!) or visit the calves in the barn. We may have lambs in spring time needing a bottle feed and down on our glamping site we often have a couple of piglets as well as hens who may lay you a fresh egg for breakfast!


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The Staples Center - our experience here evokes some of our best.. and worst stories, as we shall explain.
This facility was built at a cost of over $400 million, and no expense was spared into making this arena a
place with zest and pizzazz, a typical showcase for the world's entertainment capital. The arena is built in the
downtown core, and with it comes hope for a rebirth of the area by designating a 30 acre "entertainment
zone", anchored by the Staples Center and the adjacent convention center.
We arrived via the light rail line, which deposited us about a block away, and we found surface lots around
the arena in abundance. Some of the adjoining neighborhood looked pretty seedy, but the potential is there,
and once you arrive at the building itself, you are overwhelmed at its sheer size and imposing architecture.
Step inside, and you are immersed in a sweeping lobby with glass rising to the ceiling and gigantic video
boards, sculptures, plants and glass lined escalators to take you upstairs.
The concourse
Bright, roomy, and high tech advertising boards, impressively designed kiosks, concession stands and
vending carts everywhere. The Team LA merchandise store and the FOX sports cafe are off the main
concourse. The upper concourses have outdoor balconies, where fans can step up to an outdoor bar, order
a drink and enjoy the warm California weather.
The bowl
Pretty big and imposing, the levels are broken down into 100 level, 200 level with Premier Seating, THREE
levels of suites, and then the 300 level way way up high. In the end zone above the 200 level is a restaurant
for Premier Seat holders with a view of the playing surface. An 8 sided scoreboard hangs in the center, and
among the many ad panels and message boards are three out of town scrolling scores - one for NHL, one
for NBA, and the third for NCAA. Pretty cool!
Great selection at boxcar prices, but somebody has to pay for all this! Best of show here is the mexican stand
- with the fajitas and the nachos grande.
Banners/retired numbers
The Los Angeles Lakers have had the greatest success here, with their six NBA championships. Their
retired numbers include the names Chamberlain, Jabbar, West, Baylor, Johnson, Goodrich and Worthy. The
Kings have hung the names of Rogie Vachon and Marcel Dionne. The Clippers???? movin on..
Now the bad news..
We walk in the building for the Lakers game, and start snapping photos. Immediately we are confronted by a
security guard (skinny kid, about 19 years old, 120 lbs impeccably dressed) who insists that we turn over our
camera. When we balked, he "escorted" us to guest relations, leading Andrew by the arm until Andrew told
him that he was perfectly able bodied and did not require assistance. We were forced to surrender the
camera, even though we identified ourselves as visitors, told them about our project and pleaded with them
to take even one inside photo. Nothing doing.
It doesn't end there... ushers, vendors, security people and concession workers all had this mean and surly
attitude about them. Maybe it's a SOCAL thing, but we were treated very shabbily. And no, there is no inside
photo on this profile, because we had no camera.
Amazing building, lots to see and do, and we are hoping that our Clippers experience in 2001 will make up
for the rough time we had with the Lakers and the Kings. We will sneak in the camera, and post an update,
hopefully with a lot of cool pics!
Architecture 8.5
Food and team store 7
Scoreboard and electronics 8
Ushers 0
Fan support 7
Location and neighborhood 7
Banners and history 6
In game entertainment 6
Concourses/fan comfort 6
Bonus: 0
Total points: 55.5
Staples Center
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The road trippers venue profile is pretty much covered in our first Staples Center report, so basically we want
to share a little bit about our return visit, this time to see the Los Angeles Clippers play.
The Clippers have a tie to our home in Buffalo, New York, since this franchise was born as the Buffalo
Braves back in 1970. The Braves thrilled and dazzled us during their time in Buffalo, and great players such
as Randy Smith, Ernie DiGregorio and Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo led this team to heights that have never
been achieved since they left Buffalo.
The City of Buffalo never embraced the Braves, and once the team was sold, new owner John Y. Brown went
through a series of deals and maneuvers which landed the team in San Diego, where they became the
Clippers. Well, the team did even worse there, and a few years later they moved to Los Angeles, where they
became the Los Angeles Clippers.
This franchise never had too much success, and even today is regarded as the poor cousin of L.A.'s glitzy
team - the Lakers. Nevertheless, this team does have its following here in Los Angeles, and finally are
showing signs of life on the court.
Now they are really a fun team to watch, and have a stable of young talent which bodes well for their future if
they can keep these guys together. Our assessment of the Clippers is similar to that of the '95-'96 Sabres,
who weren't playoff bound but hard working and entertaining. Judging from the sellout crowd on hand and on
their feet cheering a Clippers win, this team is clearly winning the hearts of the fans.
The arena
Glad to report no problems with security this time. We were quite paranoid about taking in the camera, and
concealed it well, even as we passed the harsh "no cameras or video equipment allowed" signs at each
entrance. Maybe it was our imagination, but people seemed friendlier this time around. We enjoyed a nice
dinner at the FOX sky sports cafe in the Staples Center, and caught some of the earlier games on the
monitors (remember this is the west coast, so things start up here around 4-4:30 on television!)
The game
A sellout crowd! A franchise record 10th sellout! What is going on here? The Clippers actually are selling out
games to folks who want to see THEM play! On this night, the Clippers pretty much manhandled the playoff
bound Timberwolves. Best quote of the night was from Clippers forward Eric Piatkowski, who gleefully said
"we don't want this season to end!"
Staples Center gets a high rating,, but that distinction is made on behalf of the Los Angeles Clippers. We tip
our hat to the folks who once called themselves the Buffalo Braves, and we recommend that when you visit
the Staples Center, you skip the Lakers, you skip the Kings, and buy tickets to the Clippers. You will save a
lot of money on your tickets, and the Clippers people will treat you right.
Scoring (Los Angeles Clippers):
Architecture 8.5
Food and team store 7
Scoreboard and electronics 8
Ushers 6
Fan support 6
Location and neighborhood 7
Banners and history 2
In game entertainment 5
Concourses/fan comfort 6
Bonus: Former Buffalo Braves 3; They're not the Lakers, 3
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DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — A local man pleaded guilty Monday at his initial appearance in 13th District Court to domestic assault and to creating a police standoff in connection with an incident Saturday night.
Everett Marino, 32, was sentenced to 15 days in the county jail and fined $300 for the first offense and $250 for the standoff.
Marino "slapped" a telephone from his wife's hand after an argument Friday, and the dispute continued Saturday night, according to Dover-Foxcroft Police Chief Dennis Dyer.
When Dyer arrived after the call made at 5 p.m. Saturday, the wife had left the Central Avenue residence and Marino was inside. Dyer said he was told Marino had a gun and was threatening to commit suicide.
Using a cell phone, Dyer and Investigator Jamie Kane of the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Department tried to talk Marino into coming out of the house. When nearly two hours had lapsed, Dyer called in the state police tactical team.
"He was pretty depressed about the money situation, different things, no jobs, no money," Dyer said Monday.
As the tactical team arrived at the scene, Marino came outside and was arrested, the police chief said. A .30-30 rifle loaded with eight shells was found inside the home, Dyer said.
Dyer credited Kane for his work in getting Marino to step outside. "He did a terrific job," the chief said.


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After playing several years at clubs in his hometown, duty called and life moved on… But old habits never die. The blood kept crawling and while friends and relatives asked him why he did ever decided to quit, he picked the headphones again. But, as an old school vinyl junkie, CD's just didn't feel right and while today's music is almost only being made and distributed on electronic media, this called for an all digital solution! Not long after that he met Nova Caza, who showed him today's possibilities to work in an all-digital set-up, and instantly he knew what to do. Deep, Tech, Minimal and Techno deserve to be played in a creative setting, and that's what his (now beloved) 4Midiloop makes possible.
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Not many things bring back fond childhood memories of winter than a steaming bowl of tomato soup served with a crusty, buttery, grilled cheese sandwich. My mother usually served up tomato soup in a can, but with a few short steps you can make your own homemade version. This basil tomato soup recipe with grilled cheese is delicious and simple to make.
Basil Tomato Soup Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves 6
Basil Tomato Soup Recipe Ingredients:
· 2 28oz cans of whole canned tomatoes
· 4 cups chicken stock
· 3-4 minced garlic gloves
· 2 Tbsp. of butter
· I Tbsp. of olive oil
· About 10 fresh large basil leaves or 2 tsp dried basil
· Salt and pepper to taste
· Heavy cream (optional)
How To Make Tomato Soup From Scratch
Heat the butter and the olive oil in a soup pot at medium temperature. Add the garlic, sauté until minced garlic begins to brown.
Add both cans of whole tomatoes with their juices. Add chicken stock. Let mixture simmer for five minutes.
Add approximately a handful of chopped basil leaves. You can adjust all ingredients to your own tastes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
At this point, I use my immersion blender to blend the mixture smooth. A standing blender works just as well. If you prefer a chunkier soup, just blend for less time. Once the soup is blended, let it simmer for 10 minutes. There you have a simple homemade basil tomato soup!
While the soup simmers, put together your grilled cheese. I like a crusty, multi-grain bread paired with Havarti or Cheddar. Use butter or olive oil on the bread to get a nice brown color when grilled. If you want more instructions, you can check out this best grilled cheese recipe.
Serve the soup with the grilled cheese. If you wish, you can drizzle heavy cream on the soup for a richer taste and a pretty swirl.
If you have extra soup leftover, here is how to freeze soup.
The beauty of this meal is the many variations you can make to suit you and your family's tastes. Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a fuller flavor. Try pairing the soup with a grilled brie baguette. The possibilities are endless! I hope you enjoy this easy basil tomato soup recipe. Let us know how you like it and tag us in your pictures with @familyfocusblog


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Cellular Alchemy: Turning Astroglia Into Neurons
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Like alchemists aiming to turn base metals into gold, scientists are striving to convert one cell type into another—with a little more success. In a PLoS Biology paper posted May 18, researchers from the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, Germany, report that they converted astroglia into neurons with the addition of just a single transcription factor. Moreover, they were able to make two kinds of neurons—excitatory glutamatergic neurons and inhibitory GABAergic neurons—by using different transcription factors. Leading the study were first author Christophe Heinrich and senior authors Magdalena Götz and Benedikt Berninger. The researchers hope that their work might eventually lead to new treatments for Alzheimer disease or stroke, Berninger said, although the current work is a very early step.
The researchers used radial glial cells as neural precursors. These cells exhibit long processes and express glial markers. Radial glia can become astrocytes or neurons during early development (Malatesta et al., 2000 and Noctor et al., 2001), but not in the adult cerebral cortex. "They have lost this ability," Berninger said. The researchers forced them to reacquire it. Choosing radial glia probably gave the authors a head start, said Arnold Kriegstein of the University of California in San Francisco, who was not involved in the study. Radial glia "are not adult astrocytes," he said. "They are probably just one step removed from neural stem cells."
Götz and colleagues previously showed that neural transcription factors can induce certain types of glia to assume neural morphology (Heins et al., 2002), express early neuronal markers (Buffo et al., 2005), and fire action potentials (Berninger et al., 2007). However, getting the cells to make synaptic connections eluded the researchers.
Berninger and colleagues reasoned that higher levels of their chosen transcription factor, neurogenin-2 (Neurog2), might drive cells further toward the neural development pathway. So they cranked it up a notch with a stronger promoter. Previously, the researchers relied on the long terminal repeat-driven Moloney Monkey Leukemia Virus system, which is prone to silencing. This time around, they chose the chicken β-actin promoter (pCAG), which provides high-level transcription in the brain.
Heinrich and colleagues collected cerebral cortex cells from young mice (five to seven days old) and infected them with a virus containing the pCAG-Neurog2 construct. Then, they looked for the morphology and markers that would indicate neural differentiation. Just 10 days later, 70 percent of infected cells had shed the glial marker GFAP and acquired the neural protein βIII tubulin. Some also expressed Tbr1 and Tbr2, characteristic of glutamatergic neurons. After a few weeks, the transduced cells expressed MAP2 and demonstrated dendrite maturation.
Did the new cells form synapses? Before checking via electrophysiology, the researchers looked for evidence of synapses with immunocytochemistry. They stained their cultures for the vesicular glutamate transporter 1 (vGluT1), a presynaptic component of glutamatergic neurons. Under the microscope, newly made dendrites were decorated with vGluT1, suggesting pre- and post-synaptic sites are in close proximity And by one month after Neurog2 expression, dendrites also contained the calmodulin-dependent kinase subunit IIα (CamKIIα), which is involved in synaptic plasticity and long-term potentiation—evidence for synapse activity (see image below).
Turning Astroglia Into Neurons
With a little neurogenin-2 (yellow), this cell that was once an astrocyte is now a neuron, complete with CamKII (green) and the synaptic marker vGluT1 (white). Image credit: Benedikt Berninger, Ludwig-Maximilians University
They look like synapses, yes, but do they function like synapses? To tackle this question, Götz and colleagues hooked up electrodes to examine the nerves' activity. Depolarizing one neuron caused an electric current not only in that cell—an action potential—but also in nearby neurons, indicating the cells made functional synapses.
Neurog2 is associated with excitatory, glutamatergic neurons, and the researchers wondered if they had created this specific kind of nerve. When they treated their cultures with a glutamate receptor blocker, they abolished the currents. Neurog2-transduced cells also had no evidence of GABAergic connections, suggesting they had clearly moved towards an excitatory, not inhibitory, fate.
Having succeeded with excitatory neurons, the researchers attempted to produce their inhibitory counterparts, transducing astroglia with Dlx2, a key transcription factor in GABAergic neuron development. They achieved expression of βIII tubulin and MAP2 in 36 percent of transduced cells within 11 days. As desired, these cells had no vGluT but one-third evinced puncta that stained positive for vesicular GABA transporter (vGaT). In electrophysiology experiments, the neurons propagated synaptic signals, but the signals were typical of immature neurons, not full-fledged inhibitory nerves. The scientists suspect the complete maturation process is hampered in some way.
The researchers proved they can make more than one kind of neuron. "Maybe we could also make, if we choose the right factors, dopaminergic neurons or cholinergic neurons," Berninger speculated; he is collaborating with other research groups to do just that.
However, the researchers weren't fully satisfied with their recipe. Using viral transduction means that cells must divide in order to incorporate the new DNA, limiting the pool of changeable cells to those that undergo the cell cycle. Heinrich and colleagues wondered if cell division is necessary for the Neurog2 reprogramming process. They switched to transfection—no cell cycle required—and followed cells by time-lapse microscopy. They saw similar rates of neuron differentiation as in the transduction protocol, with 14 out of 17 transfected cells achieving neural morphology.
These results are all well and good for astroglia from very young mice, but what about adult animals? "To cure some patients, you would like to do this with more mature cells," Berninger said. From previous work, the scientists knew that brain injury causes the proliferation of reactive astroglia (Buffo et al., 2008). In vitro, these cells can form neurospheres, balls of dividing, multipotent neural progenitors. "They make neurons, but they make very few," Berninger said. He and his colleagues sought to improve that rate and control the neural fate, collecting astroglia from adult mice with brain lesions that produced neurospheres. Using Neurog2, they turned some of the neurosphere cells into glutamatergic neurons.
The astrocytes likely dedifferentiated as they formed neurospheres, then redifferentiated into neurons upon introduction of the transcription factors, the authors write. "It is not exactly turning adult astrocytes into nerve cells," Kriegstein said. "But it is getting closer."
The ultimate goal, Berninger said, is to force astrocytes to dedifferentiate and redifferentiate into neurons in the brain, without making a lesion or culturing the cells. If the scientists succeed, they might develop a treatment for stroke, epilepsy, or neurodegenerative diseases based on drugs or biologics that induce this transition in the brain. That might be easier and less invasive than other proposed treatment approaches that rely on cells that are differentiated in vitro, then transplanted into the brain. Doctors have had limited success with transplants for Parkinson disease, Berninger noted, but in that case only one cell type is missing, and only in one small specific area of the brain (see ARF related news story). In more complicated conditions, such as Alzheimer's, it may not be possible to replace all the lost neurons. A protocol that relies on resident astroglia to fill in the blanks might be more successful.
The research is nowhere near that point yet, of course. "At least it tells us that, in principle, it must be possible," Berninger said. For now, Berninger and colleagues are trying to achieve the astroglia-to-neuron transition in vivo.—Amber Dance.
Heinrich C, Blum R, Gascón S, Masserdotti G, Tripathi P, Sánchez R, Tiedt S, Schroeder T, Götz M, Berninger B. Directing astroglia from the cerebral cortex into subtype specific functional neurons. PLoS Biol. 2010;8(5):e1000373. Abstract
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- Vierbuchen T, Ostermeier A, Pang ZP, Kokubu Y, Südhof TC, Wernig M. Direct conversion of fibroblasts to functional neurons by defined factors. Nature. 2010 Feb 25;463(7284):1035-41. PubMed.
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- Buffo A, Rolando C, Ceruti S. Astrocytes in the damaged brain: molecular and cellular insights into their reactive response and healing potential. Biochem Pharmacol. 2010 Jan 15;79(2):77-89. PubMed.
- Berninger B, Hack MA, Götz M. Neural stem cells: on where they hide, in which disguise, and how we may lure them out. Handb Exp Pharmacol. 2006;(174):319-60. PubMed.
- Research Brief: From Fibroblast to Neuron in One Easy Step
- Circuit Menders? Neurogenesis, Stem Cells Show Potential
- Rewriting Cellular Destiny: Science Magazine's Breakthrough of 2008
- Newest Stem Cell Approaches Abandon Viruses, Tap Testes
- Without a Trace: iPS Cell Techniques Leave No Footprints
- Stem Cell Advance—A Safer, Inducible Pluripotent Cell?
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Primary Papers
- Heinrich C, Blum R, Gascón S, Masserdotti G, Tripathi P, Sánchez R, Tiedt S, Schroeder T, Götz M, Berninger B. Directing astroglia from the cerebral cortex into subtype specific functional neurons. PLoS Biol. 2010 May;8(5):e1000373. PubMed.
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I know what Muslims are like
I haven't written many articles or newsletters this year. Part of the reason is that I've been busy on other fronts, in my personal life as well as working on a couple of new book projects, plus launching a modest book-publishing venture (the website is still a work in progress).
But I also don't think the world needs a steady stream of op-eds and tweets, opinions and "quick takes", from me, any more than it needs them from anybody else. Part of our problem these days is that we all have all too much to say.
So I'm writing now to say something I consider important: that the Muslims I know are not like the ones you see on TV. Anyone who knows me either personally or through my writing knows that I've said that many times before, in different forms and venues. I really don't know how to say it differently or better, or to write other than out of my own experience. My personal exposure to Muslim people began in Kashmir in 1994 and continued in Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Thailand and especially Pakistan, where my extensive travel culminated in a stint living and teaching in Lahore in 2003-04 and the publication of my book "Alive and Well in Pakistan". Since then I've returned to Pakistan twice, in 2009 and 2011.
And since returning to live in the United States in 2006, I've put in a lot of time and air miles getting to know Pakistani-American communities from coast to coast. I can say that I haven't agreed with or even personally liked every Muslim I've ever met, but then again I haven't agreed with or liked every Christian or Jew I've met, either. Human nature is what it is.
So we have to deal with each other, and with ourselves. It should go without saying – but I'd better say it anyway – that the carnage perpetrated in Paris by Islamist radicals is appalling and utterly without justification. But I don't want to live in an America ruled by fear and loathing, bullied by those among us who lack the self-control or self-respect to resist yielding to their lowest animal impulses. At the moment, I'm speaking in particular of the cretins who have been terrorising an Islamic centre in Irving, Texas by showing up there armed with automatic rifles, which unfortunately happens to be legal in Texas. Just because it's legal doesn't mean they're not cretins and bullies.
And I take this personally because the same outfit, led by a coward named David Wright, has also published on Facebook the home addresses of Muslims and so-called "Muslim sympathisers" who spoke out at a recent Irving city council meeting against an unnecessary and incendiary "anti-shariah" Texas state law.
Shame on me for the following, but I was especially brought up short by the fact that one of the addresses published was that of an activist named Anthony Bond, i.e. apparently a non-Muslim American just like me. That World War II-era poem about how first they came for the Socialists, then they came for the Jews, etc comes to mind.
You could object that bullies like David Wright don't represent or lead mainstream America. But if they don't, who does? And who among us will stand up against large, aggressive men armed with automatic rifles, for the principle that might does not make right? Well, Anthony Bond will, for one.
"We have a right to disagree, but we do not have the right to target and cause … harm just because we differ in our beliefs," he told the Dallas Morning News. "That is the goal of this post: to put a bulls-eye on the back of all the people that stood up against the so-called anti-Shariah law bill."
The other crucial principle to stand up for in today's America is that it's not all right to judge or punish or intimidate people solely or pre-emptively on the basis of the religion they were born into. Perhaps I have an advantage in this, since I know many Muslims personally. And I know what they're like: for better or worse, they're just like you and me.
This post originally appeared here.
The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of The Express Tribune.


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New Zealand's Scott Dixon won the 92nd Indianapolis 500 in convincing style on Sunday, starting from pole and holding off a late charge by Vitor Meira for his first win in the fabled race.
Dixon started from pole position and led more than half the 200-lap race. In the closing stages he held off Brazil's Meira and Marco Andretti.
It was a satisfying win for the driver who finished runner-up in last year's Indy 500 to Scotland's Dario Franchitti — and who also lost the IndyCar series crown to Franchitti in the last race of last year.
"I just couldn't believe it," Dixon said as his wife, Emma, showered kisses on him.
"There were so many yellows there it was hard to get into a rhythm. I was trying to save fuel and the car had a little too much drag on it, but as long as we got a good jump on those guys on the restart, I could stay up front," he said.
Handed the traditional bottle of milk in victory lane, Dixon took a swig and splashed his colleagues.
Danica Patrick, who last month became the first woman to win an IndyCar race, saw her bid to become the first female winner of the Indy 500 end in a pit lane collision.
Patrick was leaving pit lane when Australia's Ryan Briscoe, who had started from the front row, lost control of his car while pulling out.
"Briscoe lit it up coming out of pit lane, fishtailed and he nailed Danica in the rear," team owner Michael Andretti said.
Patrick climbed out of her race car, took off her gloves and headed down pit lane to confront Briscoe, but was headed off by security.
"It's probably best that I didn't get down there anyway," Patrick said. "I was pulling out of pit lane and from what I know it was pretty obvious what happened."
While that melodrama played itself out, the green flag waved to resume the race on lap 176, with Dixon leading Meira.
A tense battle saw the top 16 drivers all on the lead lap — and 15 of them finished on the same lap as the winner.
Marco Andretti passed two-time winner Helio Castroneves of Brazil on lap 190 to move into third place behind Dixon and Meira.
Ed Carpenter, who had fallen to 16th place when he stalled in the pits earlier in the race, tried to pass Castroneves for fourth but couldn't get by.
Finally it was Dixon, who was fastest all month in the build-up to the race, who took the win.
"We come here to the Indy 500 and we've been lucky enough to win and we've been lucky enough to finish up front," said Mike Hull, the managing director of Target Chip Ganassi Racing. "This year we had speed and speed was the denominator that we had with both Dan Wheldon and Scott Dixon. When you have speed as your ally, then it makes what we did enormously easier."
That speed helped Dixon stay out of trouble in a race in which the caution flag came out eight times over 69 laps, accounting for the race time of three hours, 28 minutes, 57.67 seconds and a average speed of 231.049kph.
Dixon and teammate Wheldon were moving targets at the front of the field through the first 200 miles (322km) of the race.
England's Wheldon led four times for 30 laps before developing a broken shock. He eventually finished 12th.
A.J. Foyt IV, grandson of four-time Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt, saw his day end when his car, powered by highly flammable ethanol, caught fire as he tried to exit the pits on lap 40.
That episode came during the second caution of the race, after 19-year-old Graham Rahal crashed in the fourth turn on lap 37.