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The neglected parasitic infection that USF Health microbiologist Michael White, PhD, has spent the last 20 years studying causes few, if any, symptoms in healthy people. But the disease caused by the malaria-related parasite T. gondii, known as toxoplasmosis, can cause life-threatening illness in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, the elderly and babies born to women infected during pregnancy.
"Toxoplasma can be a dangerous infection that's easy to overlook, because it's not filling our emergency rooms," said Dr. White a professor of molecular medicine and global health and one of the world's leading experts on the malaria-related parasite. "But it's a potential time bomb."
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People can acquire toxoplasmosis several ways — usually by direct exposure to the feces of cats or by eating undercooked meat of an infected animal, or drinking water contaminated with the organism. Up to 15 percent of the world's population is estimated to be infected with T. gondii, and in some parts of the world where sanitation is poor and eating raw or undercooked meat is customary, nearly all people carry the parasite, Dr. White said. In Brazil, particularly virulent strains of the parasite cause a high-incidence of vision-threatening eye disease.
Because the organism is common, relatively easy to disseminate and not easily killed with standard disinfection measures, the National Institutes of Health cites the toxoplasma parasite as a potential threat to national security and public health.
Dr. White is deputy director of the Florida Center of Excellence in Drug Discovery and Innovation at USF. His research team combines genetic, biochemical and cell biology approaches to understand how the parasite replicates, establishes chronic infection and interacts with host cells. Their goal is to find new ways to combat the pervasive parasite, which has both rapidly dividing acute stage destructive to healthy tissue and a chronic stage where egg-like cysts remain invisible to the immune system, basically hiding out in brain or muscle tissues to avoid attack.
No drugs or vaccines currently exist to treat or prevent the chronic, or dormant, stage of the disease.
"A major clinical challenge with toxoplasmosis is that the T. gondii cysts can quietly slip into into your brain or muscle cells, where they can settle without growing" until weakened immunity reactivates the disease, Dr. White said. "The drugs used to treat toxoplasma infections only attack growth, so they do not cure the lifelong infection. They help reduce the danger of acute infection for AIDS patients or others with compromised immune systems."
In the past several years Dr. White's laboratory, working with partners at the University of Georgia, made several intriguing discoveries about the growth and development of the malaria-related parasite. Their work with T. gondii may also lead to new therapies to combat drug-resistant strains of malaria, a mosquito-borne tropical disease threatening to resurge as a public health crisis in certain parts of the world.
To understand the Toxoplasma research, it helps to know that ages ago the ancestors of malaria parasites genetically merged with an ancestor of plants, and the primitive plant donated proteins known as AP2 factors to the future malaria family. Also, unlike plant and animal species – where chromosomes get one shot at replication or else the cell dies or turns into cancer – these malaria-related parasites manage to multiply exponentially while avoiding cell death.
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In a 2013 study appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. White's team demonstrated that AP2 factors are instrumental in flipping a developmental "switch" that transitions T. gondii from its acute to dormant stage. The USF study showed that, like the AP2 factors that help a plant survive in stressful environments including poor water or soil conditions, the AP2 factors of T gondii help regulate when the time is right to grow or when to form tissue cysts that may lie dormant in people for many years before the host immune system detects their presence.
Dr. White and colleagues were also the first to uncover part of the mysterious process by which T. gondii spreads at explosive and potentially deadly rates inside humans and other animals. In a study published this spring in the high-impact journal PLOS Biology, the researchers discovered how these ancient parasites pull off replicating their chromosomes hundreds or even thousands of times before spinning off into daughter cells with perfect similitude.
The explanation: Toxoplasma parasites have a modified "control room," called the centrosome, which imposes order on the replication chaos, Dr. White said. "Unlike the comparatively simple centrosome present in human cells, the parasite 'control room' has two distinct operating machines: one machine controls chromosome copying, while the other machine regulates when to form daughter cell bodies. Working together, but with independent responsibilities, parasite centrosome machines can dictate the scale and timing of pathogen replication."
Dr. White's team found that the operation of the centrosome requires kinases, the same enzymes most effectively attacked by certain cancer drugs. So far, they've identified within both centrosome machines six kinases that could be potential drug targets.
This new knowledge and the groundbreaking understanding of the centrosome's function suggests that the system's highly-efficient cell proliferation can be disrupted to kill the malaria-related parasites.
"These stealthy parasites evolved a more complex mechanism to control cell division, because they wanted to avoid the immune system — but they created a vulnerability in doing that," Dr. White said. "They are like Humpty Dumpty. When we hit one of the kinases, the parasite breaks apart and can't be put back together… And if we can develop drugs to inhibit two or more of these critical kinases, then we could potentially overcome the problem of drug-resistant strains."
The researchers have already begun screening small molecules to identify the best potential inhibitors of the centrosome kinases they've identified.
Dr. White's laboratory has also discovered proteins that control expression of the chronic, or dormant, phase of toxoplasmosis. In animal model experiments, the researchers were able to alter parasite genes active in the acute phase of the disease to eliminate the "silent" stage of the disease, perhaps by "teaching" the immune system to combat the dormant stage, Dr. White said.
The work may lead to a vaccination to prevent the chronic stage of the disease in animals, which is one of the sources of infection for humans, he added. "If we could eradicate the toxoplasma from poultry, pigs and other livestock, we could help break the cycle of transmission from the food supply (to humans)."
Dr. White joined USF in 2009 from Montana State University where he was a professor of veterinary molecular biology. He received his PhD in microbiology from Oregon University in 1983, and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Washington focusing on how to attack the growth of cancer cells. In the early 1990s, under the mentorship of electron microscopist C.A. Speer at Montana State, his research emphasis shifted to eukaryotic pathogens, parasites that can lead to a variety of diseases in humans, animals and plants.
Since 1996, he has investigated molecular mechanisms underlying the growth and development of T gondii with the aim of eradicating the malaria-related parasite using a two-pronged approach: reducing its proliferative capacity and breaking the cycle of transmission between animal and human. Across his career, Dr. White's research has been continuously funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and, since 1988, by grants from the National Institutes of Health. He is the principal investigator for two active NIH R01 grants totaling more than $4.8 million, with a third $2.6-million grant pending.
Dr. White chairs the NIH Pathogenic Eukaryotes Study Section and is a member of the Genome Consortium for Toxoplasma gondii. He serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for several journals, including PLoS Pathogens, Molecular Microbiology, and Eukaryotic Cell.
His laboratory, based in the USF Research Park, collaborates with USF medicinal chemist Jim Leahy, PhD, and he supports postdoctoral fellows at the University of Georgia and Indiana University School of Medicine.
Something you might not know about Dr. White: As a teen growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he raised Blue Dutch rabbits. He also collected rattlesnakes, tarantulas and blue racers from the mesa bordering his home. "It was the only field biology I ever did," he said.
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Go to the Seattle Home Show and relax.
At least that's one of dominant themes at the 2016 show at CenturyLink Field Event Center, going on through February 28th. They've been holding the show for 72 years, which means some things have changed. (Did it really start in 1944, at the peak of World War II?) Now, there are hundreds of displays and exhibits under one roof. The biggest difference must be in what's available.
You won't be able to miss the hot tubs, deck and paving options, backyard kitchens, patio surrounds, landscaping, and even some sport court options. There are awnings to keep the sun out, and solariums to let the sun in. If what you want to do is be outside, or look at it, there are more than enough ways to be in or beside nature. Give the landscapers some slack, though. Hooking everything up in a few hours is going to provide opportunities for leaks that are a lot less likely to happen when they can take the time to do the job right. Many of the landscapers probably had to pick which event to create exhibits for because the Northwest Flower & Garden Show had a bit of an overlap. Weather-ready appliances and furniture, and low maintenance materials like stone or composite were well represented.
Windows and doors were the exterior elements that had the most attractive choices in terms of art glass and fancy mechanisms. Form and function were available, naturally at higher prices than regular old double panes and solid wood. The roofs, gutters, and siding are just as important, but it must be tough to sell 30 year pragmatism beside etched glass. If you're interested in the practical, though, there were enough competing concepts that you could spend all day comparing construction techniques and materials. Just like the patios, the longest lasting materials seem to come down to the oldest and the newest, stone versus composite. Do you want to work with something semi-eternal, or something that helps reuse and recycle?
If you want to look at houses, prepare to either spend a lot of time looking at presentations or at tiny houses. The space is big enough for houses, but the largest house exhibited was a little less than 600 square feet. Right beside it was a series of tiny houses, the kind on wheels, that were less than half that size. Scattered about were the tiny sheds, and the sheds that have grown into the tiny house market. The houses at the Home Show were moved to the periphery. It is somewhat ironic that the only houses at the show tended to have little to do with the options offered in the middle of the space. They did, however, have a lot of traffic.
One great opportunity offered at the Seattle Home Show is the captive audience that is the remodel, renovation, and contractor community. They only represent a few of the area's contractors, but it is one time when you can walk in, talk to one, walk over and talk to another, walk away and compare notes, then go back with more questions. There's none of that trading emails and texts, playing telephone tag, or dealing with scheduling conflicts. If you're hunting for wine cellar upgrades, kitchen and bath remodels, unpleasant tasks like foundation or roof repairs, or wondering what to do about pests - well, maybe set aside more than a day.
In true Pacific Northwest fashion, there are also the renewable energy exhibits. Most of them are displaying large solar panels and the various systems that help you use the power or be paid for feeding it back into the grid. It may seem that with our latitude and overcast that solar wouldn't make sense, but all the vendors talked about increasing sales and improving technology.
What wasn't there was something that had been there years ago. A few vendors pointed out that there weren't as many appliances, plumbing fixtures, or lighting options as there were a decade ago. The biggest box stores weren't represented, except for Ikea and a few others. Maybe that's because houses and remodels are done as packages, or because the big boxes are effectively year-round home shows for those components. There were plenty of mattresses, which goes back to the emphasis on relaxing.
The focus is more on the grand project, the massive remodel, the significant upgrade, the out with the old and in with the new - and the people who will help make it happen.
Considering the urban Seattle housing market, where densification rules, ADUs are becoming common, and new condos are predominantly built for single occupants, the Seattle Home Show seems more directed at the large properties in places like Magnolia, or out in the suburbs where's there's more land to work with. The builders of log cabins, timber-frame homes, and engineering timbers are probably spending more time on the far eastside, north and south of King County, or over on the islands and peninsula.
Comfort and security were common themes. Find a place for your hot tub beside the gas-powered fire pit that's just outside the large and modern American version of French doors that all sits under a weather-aware awning while the perimeter system keeps the pets in and the burglars out. The exhibit that included two very relaxed pets was a welcoming place to visit. There were no exhibits of captive burglars.
And, if the world or the show are just too tiring, there are plenty of massage chairs and mattresses to settle into.
If you get the chance, go in the middle of week. That's the time to talk to people who will have the time to talk back. If you wait until the weekend, get there early because even the brochures may run out.
Also, if you want something a bit less relaxing, Habitat for Humanity has set up an array of treadmills, bicycles, plus a lap pool so you can run, bike, and swim for charity. That could be a nice mental break from trying to understand yet another download of vendor jargon.
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Water and water/ethylene glycol mixtures are being investigated for their use as high-voltage dielectrics in pulse power lines. Kerr electrooptic field mapping and voltage/current measurements have been taken with highly purified water over the temperature range 0-30 degree C using parallel plane electrodes with average field strengths up to 160 kV/cm. The Kerr constant of water B was measured to be B approximately equals 3. 4-3. 6 multiplied by 10** minus **1 **4 m/V**2 for free space light wavelength 590 nm and was found to vary only slightly with temperature over the measurement range. Photomultiplier tube measurements at 633 nm at approximately equals 10 degree C found water to have a Kerr constant B approximately equals 2. 7-2. 9 multiplied by 10** minus **1 **4 m/V**2 , while ethylene glycol had a negative Kerr constant B approximately equals -(0. 8-0. 9) multiplied by 10** minus **1 **4 m/V**2 . Water/ethylene glycol mixtures had an essentially linear variation of Kerr constant between these limits as a function of weight fractions, having a zero Kerr constant at about 79% glycol/21% water by weight. It is found that by an appropriate choice of electrode material combinations and voltage polarity, it is possible to have uncharged water, unipolar charged negative or positive water, or bipolar charged water.
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John E. Grimmick, Jr. 66 transitioned into eternal life on the morning of Wednesday December 18, 2019 after a long and courageous battle.
John was born in Troy, the son of the late John E. Grimmick, Sr and Alberta Bush Grimmick. He adored his wife of 15 years Kathleen Ayotte Grimmick and was the best friend of two sons John Edward Grimmick, III and William Philip Grimmick whom he loved dearly. In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his sister Anne (Patrick) Poleto of Brunswick. He is also survived by brothers and sisters in law Steve Ayotte of Clifton Park, Colleen (Joe) Ciccarelli of Guilderland, Mark (Abby) Ayotte of Waterford, and mother in law Mary Ayotte of Waterford. He was predeceased by his father in law Roger Ayotte of Waterford. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.
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[PlayStation 4] Caveman Warriors Review
Caveman Warriors is a cartoonish platformer in the prehistoric age with couch co-op. Learn more about this game in our Caveman Warriors review!
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players.
Caveman Warriors – Trailer
The first thing that I noticed when the game begins is how genuinely beautiful it is. There's been a lot of hardwork done for this one, and it definitely shows as soon as the game begins – just check the above trailer!
As soon as the game starts, you begin with a selection screen that reminded me of Castle Crashers. As soon as everyone has selected their characters (there is a choice of four different but still very stereotypical prehistoric Flinstones-esque characters), the adventure begins. One important thing is that the characters each have different skills, and their abilities will be needed in each of the game's levels. Luckily, you can instantly swap from one character to the other by pressing the Left and Right shoulder button – skills are needed to pass through some obstacles or obtain collectibles.
One of the things that I liked is how each level is different from the previous one. For example, in one level you'll be in a valley, and for the next one, you'll be in a completely different environment with a new set of enemies. The gameplay also stays fresh by throwing you different gameplay sequences in which you are riding on a Triceratops, or even boarding a plane. Each level has a boss, and you should be ready for them since they're fights in which you'll need to learn new movement and attack patterns or else you'll be in trouble.
When I started playing, I thought I was beginning a Rayman-esque game (my favorite PlayStation 3 release of all-time), but that wasn't' the case for this one. Yes, the game's presentation is similar but, sadly, the controls aren't as solid – more than once I failed a jump while I had clearly pressed the button for it. Since this game is a platformer, it demands perfect controls. The default difficulty is hard since a handful of hits will kill you, and you have only a few lives to get through each level. While enemies drop a lot of health replenishing food, you'll need a lot of it just to recover from one hit.
Final Thoughts
Caveman Warriors is fun game to play in couch co-op, but I wish the controls get fixed since they do need to be better. I had fun in the beginning, playing with my daughter, but she eventually thought the game was too hard for her, so keep that in mind if you have kids! The visuals are really good, and the soundtrack reminded me of the one for Deathspank, which is definitely a pro for this one. If you're looking for a fun couch co-op release, you can give Caveman Warriors a try.
Cost: $14.99
PSN Game Size: 485MB
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Luc Tuymans, (b.1958, Belgium) is considered one of the most influential painters working today. His signature figurative paintings transform mediated film, television, snapshots and print sources into examinations of history and memory. Tuymans emerged at a time when there were not many new contemporary painters making or using imagistic paintings. Tuymans first made his mark in the 1980's, when he began to explore Europe's memories of World War II with harsh, but elegant paintings. Tuymans' subjects range from major historical events, such as the the Third Reich occupation or the politics of the Belgian Congo, to the inconsequential and banal: wallpaper patterns, Christmas decorations, everyday objects. Integral to the Tuyman's practice is the reliance on existing visual materials, including drawings, photographs, and film stills.


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The Dallas Mavericks just did something they had not done in nearly a decade (since 2006). They had a draft selection, stayed with that selection, and actually took a player.
Justin Anderson is the newest Dallas Maverick, hailing from the Virginia Cavaliers, and has a scouting report that has drastically changed from his sophomore to junior year. A touted recruit three years ago, Anderson grew up in Montross, Virginia and played his high school ball at Montrose Christian Academy. By the way, that's not a typo: Montross, Virginia is in Virginia and Montrose Academy (of Kevin Durant fame) is in Rockville, Maryland and their one-letter difference is coincidental (or so we think). Anderson had initially committed to Maryland but switched to Virginia after longtime Terapin coach Gary Williams retired.
Starting just 22 games in his first two years on campus while playing behind future NBA player Joe Harris, Anderson became a full-time starter his junior season after Harris left. His timing couldn't have been better. He had a breakout campaign in 2014-15, most notably seeing a tremendous uptick in his three-point shooting. After connecting on barely 30 percent of his threes before, Anderson shot more than 45 percent from the college line last year, launching himself onto the NBA prospect radar and leading the Cavaliers to a stellar season that was ultimately cut short by Michigan State in the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row.
At the combine, Anderson was measured at 6'6.25 and 231 pounds, with a nearly seven-foot wingspan (6'11.75); this is good size for a swingman, with long arms and a mature body that won't need much if any weight training at the NBA level. Anderson then put on a show in the vertical testing, recording a 43-inch max vertical leap, which was one of the best marks at the event. You can clearly see his leaping ability here.
The buzz on Anderson -- who turns 22 in November -- was solid and steady, with most mock drafts putting him somewhere in the 20's. Dallas had worked him out along with several wings (this seems to be a group they had targeted to pick from), so his selection should not come as too much of a surprise, even if they left R.J. Hunter and Bobby Portis still on the board.
The hope with Anderson is fairly obvious: with his physical profile and improved shooting, Dallas has designs on making him a 3-and-D role player. There's certainly reasons to think this is a possibility and not purely projection. Anderson transformed his shooting mechanics as a junior, eliminating a lot of pre-shot movement in his hands, keeping the ball in front of him instead of cocking it behind his head and improving his consistency with his landing and follow-through to stay balanced and not lean or fall away too much.
Meanwhile, the latter part of the 3-and-D profile has never been in much doubt. Anderson looked like a chiseled specimen when he was 15 and his size plus athleticism were enough to make him a fringe prospect even before the shooting adjustments happened. He definitely showed can shut down players on a given play, like this gif indicates, but we'll come back to his defense.
With his long arms, explosive leaping ability and strength to finish through contact, there is even hope that he'll be able to attack closeouts and get to the rim occasionally, especially if he's making enough shots to force defenses to charge at him.
If you sense that there is a "but" coming, then you are right, and it is a multi-faceted "but." Let's start with Anderson himself.
There are people in the scouting community who fear Anderson's 45 percent mark is a fluke. Most statistical projections are wary of that sort of sudden, dramatic improvement, which is why Anderson did not fare especially well in many analytic models. Even more conventional, human-based wisdom leaves me skeptical. I'm not a shot mechanic expert by any means, but I have a hard time buying that slight alterations to his form could create such a drastic difference in result, at least the sustainable sort of difference.
A few other facts aid my skepticism. Anderson was just 1-for-9 on threes in four March games in the ACC and NCAA tournaments after returning from a hand injury. This was some of the highest quality competition Virginia faced all season and just a tease of what Anderson will face personally on a nightly basis at the next level. Now, before you say "hey, maybe the hand injury is to blame for that shooting," also keep in mind that Anderson was just 7-of-25 in the six game leading up to the injury. Was he in a slump, or was he cooling off from the flukish start to the season that he had?
Anderson also rated fairly poorly by Synergy in non-three-point jump shots, and especially so in off-dribble situations. Even in as player-friendly an offensive system as Dallas runs, it's going to be tough for a player to live entirely off of wide-open looks where no dribble is required.
Then there's the defense, and this is a topic that should be discussed within the context of how he fits on the current Mavs roster (which is admittedly in flux). Anderson has been praised as a great athlete, and indeed his ability to play above the rim is notable. However, exactly how good an athlete he is laterally as opposed to vertically is something I would like to see more of before I make the sort of judgement that is implied by throwing out phrases like "potential defensive stopper."
Anderson's lane agility time at the NBA Combine was worse than all but three of the 19 shooting guard/small forward prospects who participated at the combine. Before we scoff at this, keep in mind that Anderson is carrying more than 230 pounds around, which is a lot of meat for someone who may see most of his playing time next year at the two. He may need to slim down into the 220 to 225 range that most of the best NBA guards carry on them if that's where he ends up playing.
Anderson played forward at Virginia and you like his strength as an asset there moreso than as a guard. There had even been some talk of Anderson as a flexible part time smallball 4, so to play him next to Parsons and Dirk is pivoting him in the wrong direction positionally.
For all of Anderson's obvious athletic gifts, there is also the question of why that athleticism did not manifest itself more prominently in his statline. His rebound rate was fairly average for a forward, as was his block rate, and his steal rate was decidedly below average. Now, to be fair, it's true that Tony Bennett's pack-line defensive system may have taken some steal opportunities away from Anderson. "Pack-line" means that a defense packs players behind an established line (usually around of the three-point horizon), and keeps any help defenders behind that line at all times. Still, you would think Anderson would have swatted a few more attempts than he did, with his 43-inch vertical and everything. When there is a disconnect between the scouting report and the athletic indicators, you worry about that player's feel for the game and basketball IQ, as well as his effort.
Anderson is by all accounts a fine young man, widely considered intelligent, hard-working and selfless. In pre-draft interviews Anderson talked at length about being "a good teammate" and in that way he fits the mold as a Maverick, since the organization has valued character guys who sacrifice for the team. Even if I have some questions about what position he best defends in man-on-man situations, I can buy into the hype that Rick Carlisle can coax the requisite effort from him as a team defender, and maximize his physical tools at that end.
And Anderson had better defend, because I'm really not sure he's going to bring a ton to the table offensively. His dribbling is fairly basic; he isn't particularly fluid but more like a bull who runs only in a straight line. The most he scored in a game at Virginia was 24 points (and he only broke 20 four times), although that can be partially explained by Virginia running the third slowest system in all of college basketball. His assist rate, which was promising as a freshman, declined steadily in each season. To his credit, his turnover rate shrunk significantly in his junior year, so at least Anderson knows who he is and doesn't force the action. But that still makes him very one dimensional, with that one dimension being held up by one year of positive data.
Looking at this pick in a larger context, I suppose I wonder why Dallas decided to go after a player whose upside is likely a role player or fringe starter when there were players available like Bobby Portis and R.J. Hunter who could offer more across-the-board contributions. Dallas liked Anderson's defensive toughness and that was clearly a major advantage over Hunter, but for me, taking a player like Anderson is sort of a "one guy away" move that contenders make by factoring specific need into their evaluation. Maybe Dallas thinks they've got a really good shot at getting LaMarcus Aldridge and therefore views the safest gamble to be taking a near-ready player who can cheaply fill out the starting lineup.
Whatever the case may be, Justin Anderson is a Maverick now. If his shooting tails off and more closely resembles his first couple of seasons at Virginia, then Dallas may regret not choosing another prospect at No. 21. But there is plenty to like about the pick as long as the three-point shooting is not a mirage. Anderson isn't going to score enough to be a star, but for those who were clamoring for Dallas to improve their outside shooting and their perimeter defense, you may have just got your guy.


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9 Best Safe Rocks for Freshwater Aquarium Reviewed
Rockwork is one of the many decorating options available for aquarists.
They form the hardscape of the setup and provide not only an aesthetic flourish to the aquascape but also provide fish and other animals with a place to hide and rest.
Rocks also provide surface area for a film of beneficial bacteria to grow on, helping clean the aquarium and maintain its water quality.
When it comes to selecting rocks, there are a few important guidelines to consider.
Not only must the rocks be clean of anything potentially harmful for the fish, but they must also be of the appropriate composition to prevent changing the water chemistry.
Moreover, they must also be light enough to fit into the tank without compromising its walls with their weight.
The following are some of the things you need to know when choosing the best safe rocks for freshwater aquarium.
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Best Safe Rocks for Freshwater Aquarium – Top 9 Review
Pet stores and garden supply centers aren't the only places to look for appropriate natural stones for aquarium use.
Online, there are a multitude of natural stones that can be adequately used in a freshwater tank, many of which come in an assortment of alluring colors that would help accentuate the varied textures of any aquascape.
So here are some of the best safe rocks for freshwater aquarium.
1. Royal Imports Decorative Polished Gravel River Pebbles
- NATURAL STONES- These high quality natural stones by Royal imports are non-toxic and eco-friendly river rocks. Their...
- MANY USES- If you want to add extra beauty in your garden, lawn and even to your potted plant or aquarium this pack of...
- ROUND AND SMOOTH- These pebbles are easy on the feet as there are no sharp edges. Because of the shape, river rocks...
- BEST BUY- Bring an earthen beauty to your décor with these smooth and vibrant river rocks. The natural, black and white...
- COLOR & DIMENSIONS - Rocks range in length approx from 2.00" to 0.75"(rocks are natural and as a result some may be...
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- River pebbles are much smaller than other types of rock, which are useful for transitional areas of the hardscape.
- They resemble the natural stones found in the habitats of many freshwater fish.
- Their smoother, rounder surfaces are less likely to injure the tank's inhabitants, making them ideal for fish with sensitive fins or whiskers.
- Being small, they also make terrific hardscaping options for much smaller aquariums.
- They come in an attractive assortment of forms and colors.
- They are too small for larger setups, and the packaging usually makes them seem bigger than they actually are.
- Be sure to adequately wash them well before introducing them into the aquascape. Multipurpose river stones not marketed exclusively for aquarium use may sometimes have residue on them that may be harmful to the tank's inhabitants otherwise.
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2. Natural Slate Quartz Aquarium Stones
- 100% real slate stone proudly sourced in the USA by a small family run business. Each box is a mix of slate with quartz...
- ABSOLUTELY no coatings on this or any of our stone. There are carbonate minerals in the quartz portion of these stones...
- VERSATILE These stones pair well with our other slate stones or great to use alone. They can be glued together with...
- BEAUTIFUL for Bonsai, Sekijoju & Ishizuki. Perfect for creating walkways, benches, steps, archways, caverns, cliffs and...
- COLOR - These stones are a mix of grey and white (quartz) that is darker when wet. Because this is a natural stone,...
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- These stones are non-Calcareous and are pH neutral, making them ideal best safe rocks for freshwater aquariums whose inhabitants require a balanced water pH level.
- They are locally and sustainably sourced.
- Their size and unique coloration makes them ideal accent pieces for smaller aquariums
- At about an inch, you would need a lot of them to adequately decorate a larger aquarium.
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3. Pisces 17 lb Seiryu Rock
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- These stones are not excessively Calcareous and may be used in some aquascapes. The effect these rocks have on the pH is minimal under certain conditions.
- These stones are an excellent choice for cichlid tanks.
- These large, beige rocks are excellent accent pieces for more formalized aquascapes such as Japanese Itagui and Amano styles.
- They are still calcareous rocks. You cannot use too many of them in a small setup.
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4. GracesDawn Aquarium Fish Tank Pine Bark Stone
- Features: A- is random shapes, you can shape you want made (Including a combination of one or two stones)
- Good for decoration and use on a planted tank
- The most popular stone that people use for aquascaping
- Suitable for micro-landscape, small aquarium, decorative ornaments, etc.
- Material: Seiryu Stone. Stone Note: Due to the light and screen difference, the item 's color may be slightly different...
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- These stones come in an attractive blueish blackish color with white stripes, perfect for centerpieces and accent pieces for more formalized aquascapes.
- Their angular appearance makes for an excellent contrast in planted setups.
- They are an excellent alternative for seiryu rock.
- There is an immense variance in the type of rocks you might receive. Some buyers reported receiving one large rock when they expected two, and they don't always get the weight they asked for.
- The larger sizes mean that you might need to break up an individual rock to get the appropriate usable pieces.
- They may cause acidity spikes in the tank.
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5. North American Pet's Sculptured Lava Rock
- Quality and Safety in mind when producing their products
- 100% Safe and Fun for your pet
- Increases activity and attentiveness of your pet
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- They have a nice organic-looking texture and have an interesting appearance that makes them suitable accent pieces for large aquascapes.
- These pieces are solid and would not necessarily form the same pockets of stagnation that molded ornaments may have.
- The edges of this piece of rock are sharp, which makes them ill-suited for smaller aquariums whose inhabitants have sensitive fins.
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6. Aqualexs Aquarium Ohko Dragon Stone
- 5 Pounds of Aquarium Dragon Stone, 100% natural stone
- Mixed Size: Range from 2-6 inches. Dragon stone does not alter the water values
- Safe and great looking rocks for your aquarium, ideal for planted tank
- Great for anchoring plants and mosses, creating hiding places for shrimp and small fish
- Dragon stones are clay-like, a quick-wash is necessary before placing them in your aquarium.
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- The craggy look of dragon stone is quite attractive. Its texture alone is enough to make it an essential piece in the hardscape's design.
- A large piece is usually sufficient to create an interesting focal point in a smaller aquarium.
- The stone usually comes in big and small sizes, which can allow you to create a varied hardscape with this type of rock alone.
- Expect to get a lot of them when ordering in bulk. Larger packages often yield enough rocks to supply multiple aquariums.
- These come with jagged edges that may not be suitable for sensitive fish
- Colors between each of the pieces can vary immensely, which can make it difficult to incorporate into an existing design without clashing.
- They must be thoroughly cleaned before use due to a lot of clay and dust residue.
- The rocks don't always come in the appropriate sizes that are useful for the aquarium.
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7. Natural Slate Stone
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- PERFECT for creating walkways, benches, steps, archways, caverns, ground cover and much, much more in miniature or fairy...
- EXCELLENT for Aquascaping aquariums, terrariums, vivariums and other pet enclosures. These stones naturally hold heat...
- BEAUTIFUL for bonsai. Use in home decor in bowls and vases and as ground cover for indoor plants. Perfect size and shape...
- COLOR - These stones are a natural grey slate that are darker when wet or can be more permanently darkened by using a...
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- Slate is an inert stone with a low calcium content. These stones will not affect the water chemistry of the aquarium.
- These rocks have an attractive texture and color; they look even darker when immersed underwater. There is also some color variety provided by the occasional presence of white quartz or brown stones between them.
- They come in small sizes, ideal for small aquariums.
- They are very versatile and can be glued together to create interesting features such as caves, cliffs, and mounds.
- They come pre-cleaned and will not need to as thoroughly washed before adding them to the tank.
- Most of these rocks have few sharp edges and are safe for most fish.
- On occasion, some of these rocks have sharp edges that must be smoothed out. This is a natural consequence of the non-uniformity of most types of natural stone.
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8. Marina Naturals Rock Outcrop
- Decoration suited for any aquarium; mimics natural rocks
- Safe and non-toxic, won't alter your water chemistry
- Secure placement
- Measures 6.5 inches length x 5 inches wide x 12 inches Height
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- This rock looks remarkably natural and resembles an arched piece of lava rock or coral stone, complete with craggy edges.
- It is non-toxic and will not affect the water chemistry of the aquarium in any way.
- Much like many artificial rocks, this particular model is hollow and should be positioned to allow ample water circulation over its internal cavity.
- In addition, its jagged surface might be too sharp for sensitive fish.
- Hollow artificial rocks like this have a tendency to be brittle during transport.
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9. Penn Plax Stone Replica Aquarium Decoration
- REALISTIC APPEARANCE & TEXTURE: This Deco-Replicas Stone Aquarium Ornament & Hideaway 8 Piece Set is made from sand of...
- EASILY STACKABLE: Our granite-like ornaments come in different sizes; this 8 piece set includes 3 Small, 3 Medium, and 2...
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- These are an excellent option for tanks that are meant to look a bit wacky, while still looking somewhat naturalistic enough for some aquarists.
- These have a nice attractive faux granite finish that make them ideal accent pieces for a nonconventional aquascape.
- The many hollows inside this piece give plenty of space for fish to hide, rest, and call home. This is an excellent option for African cichlid tanks.
- They are free-standing and stackable; they can be arranged around the aquarium with little fuss.
- These hollows are open, allowing the water to circulate around them without causing pockets of stagnation to form.
- These come in a variety of sizes, which can be mixed and matched in the same tank.
- The appearance of these artificial caves may not look natural enough for people going after the naturalistic look, such as a biotope.
- They share the same general template and can look repetitive within the tank.
- Some users have reported some of these artificial cave possessing a strong chemical smell that needs to be cleaned off before use. They might cause water cloudiness otherwise.
- They are very sharp and may need to be thoroughly brushed or sanded to make them safe for sensitive fish.
- Their rough rocklike textures attract the growth of algae, which can make them unattractive in some setups, but not others.
- They tend to be very expensive individually.
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The Natural Option
There are many key advantages to using natural stone in an aquarium, and they remain one of the most popular options among aquarists today. Natural stone provides varied textures and forms.
No natural rock is shaped or textured exactly the same, and their textures create a visually pleasing, organic appearance that lends well to naturalistic aquarium setups.
However, natural rocks are a magnet for algae and are much more difficult to clean. In addition, they tend to be very heavy.
The stones have to be placed and positioned carefully to ensure an even weight distribution that won't compromise the structural integrity of the aquarium. This may compromise the look you want to achieve in the tank. Putting too many rocks, in general, can potentially undermine the tank's durability.
In addition, some types of natural rock may also have sharp edges that could potentially injure tank inhabitants.
A key example is lava rock, which is known for its exceptionally jagged surface that can harm the sensitive soft parts of fish like the feelers of corydoras. You may need to avoid individual rocks with jagged edges.
Moreover, you are still taking rocks from nature, which can be a matter of concern if the stones weren't taken from the environment in a sustainable manner.
An Incredible Simulation
For extensive hardscapes, artificial rocks can provide a lighter and more affordable alternative.
They are often cheaper and are made from an inert material and are much easier to clean than their natural counterparts. They are also more durable and can retain their shape for much longer than the much more brittle natural rock.
Fake rocks also give you a bit more leeway to achieve a specific look for your aquarium, which is good if you're looking to theme your tank based on a particular color scheme.
Your designs would not be compromised by weight or chemical compatibility issues that are usually encountered when using real rocks.
However, artificial stones don't have as much variety in terms of form and texture as their natural counterparts. You might need to buy several types and brands of fake rock to create an appropriately varied hardscape that does not look identical. In addition, the rocks and stone might not be colored in the appropriate shade and would sometimes look glaringly fake.
Moreover, many artificial rocks are hollow, and poorly designed or placed rocks can create a space of poor circulation that could cause stagnant, dirty water to form, which can be harmful to the inhabitants of your aquarium.
Compatibility Issues
You might be tempted to collect some of the rocks yourself. After all, it can save you a lot of money by just using stones and gravel you found lying around or have collected from your garden. In addition, the unique appearance of interesting stones you found lying around your home.
However, not all types of natural rock are suited for aquariums. Rocks sourced outdoors may have been exposed to various harmful contaminants.
In addition, natural stone gradually releases minerals into the water column, which may alter the water's parameters (water hardness, pH, metallic content) significantly. These changes can profoundly impact the fish and other tank inhabitants, which are heavily dependent on stable water quality to ensure their survival.
Choosing the right type of rock is the key to maintaining (and, in some cases, achieving) the right water chemistry parameters for certain types of fish and invertebrates.
Chief among the dissolved minerals that might affect aquarium fish is calcium. Rocks high in calcium can affect the pH of the water. Calcareous rocks (limestone, marble, and dolomite) have a high calcium content and are usually not safe for use in a freshwater aquarium.
A similar case is present for coral and shells, which are made mainly of calcium carbonate; these are often best used in saltwater aquariums, where they look more natural.
Non-calcium-rich rocks, meanwhile, are excellent choices for aquascapes. Granite, quartzes, slates, lava rocks, and sandstone are a few options.
Sourcing and Testing Rocks
Many stones and pebbles marketed for ornamental or decorative purposes can also be used for aquariums.
Rocks and stones both natural and artificial that are sold specifically for aquarium use are much easier to prepare.
They require less thorough cleaning than general-purpose decorative stones and can be used in most aquariums as-is.
Natural stones can be acquired in dedicated stores such as construction and garden suppliers and pet stores. Rocks sold specifically for aquarium use are your best bet in creating beautiful hardscapes for your tanks. Often, you can simply ask your garden or construction supplier for specific types of rock. You may also gather stones from your garden or buy them online.
To be absolutely sure that you've gathered or bought safe rocks for your freshwater aquarium, you can employ these two simple tests to determine their composition and possible effects.
After washing the stones thoroughly, drop a small amount of vinegar onto the surface and watch for fizzing or bubbling. This would indicate the presence of large amounts of calcium and thus shouldn't be used.
Wash them again and place them in a bucket full of aquarium water and test for pH. Leave them there for a week and test again. Any dramatic change in pH means that the rocks are poor candidates.
Environmental Considerations
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The number of rocks you would need to include in a freshwater aquarium will vary immensely with your desired aesthetic and the needs of your tank's inhabitants. Some aquascapes demand a more prominent hardscape than others.
Iwagumi setups, for instance, require a few large visually interesting rocks to complete its aesthetic.
When creating a naturalistic setup such as a biotope, the type and number of rocks you'll need will depend on what environment you're trying to create.
Whatever your aesthetic choices, it pays to go the extra mile and select the type of rocks that match the environments where the fish have come from.
This way, you not only make the look of the aquarium more authentic but also help create conditions that match the natural environment of the tank's animal inhabitants.
This will vary immensely between the species; some rocks that are not usually recommended for some species might be an excellent option for another.
African lake cichlids, for instance, favor environments rich in dissolved calcium and flourish in aquariums with calcareous rocks. Other species prefer fewer rocks and prefer driftwood and plants.
Extensive hardscaping may require you to rethink your choices. For instance, a rock face would probably be best achieved through species that live in rivers and while you could always buy a sturdier aquarium for this purpose, it sometimes makes sense to use a lighter artificial rock face to achieve this look.
For many people, choosing natural colored stones is the way to go, even for aquascapes that are not strictly naturalistic. While a wacky setup might be acceptable for some fish species, others will find them very stressful.
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Aquarium owners have a multitude of options when it comes to selecting the foundation for hardscapes. When it comes to creating an elegant and naturalistic aquarium setup, nothing beats the aesthetic charm provided by natural stone.
The right type of artificial stonework meanwhile can provide an acceptable alternative that can look just as good on any kind of aquarium.
And with our review and buying guide you should be able now to choose the best safe rocks for freshwater aquarium
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Welcome Time Wasters!
This week I'm here to talk about a small browser game called Duke Dashington. It's been a while since I've actually done a browser-based game and I figured now was as good a time as ever to give it a go. Don't be worried smartphone gamers, this week's Time Waster also happens to be available on Android and iOS. Be warned though, I haven't played those versions of the game and my review won't reflect my thoughts on them in any way.
Duke Dashington is a side-scrolling game that challenges players to solve puzzles at super fast speeds. The hero of the game, for which it's titled, is a treasure hunter that's out to explore ancient ruins to fill his pockets. Unfortunately, every ruin he encounters starts to collapse as soon as he gets there.
With the ruins collapsing, Duke Dashington has only a few minutes to get in and out with the treasure before it's lost forever. In fact, each temple has 30 rooms and there is a 10-second limit in each of these rooms. This means players will be working quick to get to the end.
It wouldn't be fun if players were able to just dash through every room they found. Instead, rooms in the different ruins each have their own traps and puzzles that have to be solved before the exit can be reached. Solving puzzles in 10 seconds is a great way to challenge one's mind and with there being four ruins with 30 levels each, there's a lot of challenge to be had.
Duke Dashington isn't our typical explorer; once he get's going, he doesn't stop until he hits something. This means that players will have to plan moves accordingly so that Duke doesn't end up dashing his way into a wall of spikes or pit of lava. The limiting of the character's movement in this way is unique in that it makes the game fast paced and interesting.
My time with Duke Dashington lasted for about half an hour. There were definitely a few challenges that I had to try over multiple times, but nothing was so bad that it made me frustrated enough to stop playing the game. Once the game is completed, players can take on the Time Attack mode. This mode keeps track of their time through each of the ruins and how many times they die during their runs.
I should also mention that Duke Dashington was produced for Ludum Dare 27. It's obviously been refined some since it was submitted to the timed-game-creation challenge, but it's still one of the best things I've seen come from the contest.
The graphics in Duke Dashington are solid. They have their own unique flavor to them and really look like they were made for a game that wasn't made on a time constraint. Also, the hit boxes were dang accurate, which is a necessity for a game like this.
The audio in Duke Dashington is also good. Each of the different temples have their own music that matches their theme. They're also all upbeat enough that they go well with the fast-paced gameplay.
Overall, I've enjoyed my time with Duke Dashington. It's a great little browser game that challenges players with tough tasks without forcing them to dedicate a lot of time to it. It would make a great lunch break game, or even a good way to kill time between classes. (So long as your college doesn't have a Magic: The Gathering group like mine did. Always choose Magic when given the option.) It's got some wonderful graphics and audio that really go well with the rest of the game.
Duke Dashington earns 4 GiN Gems out of 5!
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Firefox 3.0 Download Day
Firefox 3.0 has officially been released today and it's going for a world record for software downloads in one day. Last I checked it had 6808455 and counting… You should see the count here, it's amazing! So if you have yet to upgrade, or worse, … Continue readingFirefox 3.0 Download Day


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i80 Sports NHL- First Round Surprises and More!
Brian and Tom are going live on Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter at 6PM! Tonight, Brian and Tom are talking about the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and all of the surprises we have seen so far! Come join us! Say hello, drop a like and a comment, and share with all of your friends and enemies!


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Cypress Creek Organic Farms CEO arrested for DUI in South Carolina
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - The man behind a failed valley business is behind bars. James Lawhorne, the CEO of Cypress Creek Organic Farms, is currently sitting in a Cherokee County jail in South Carolina. This after highway patrol arrested him for DUI and having an open container. It happened Friday on Highway 18.
WAFF-48 has been investigating Lawhorne since last year, when hundreds of Valley farmers lost thousands after buying into growing tomatoes for Cypress Creek Organic Farms. Lawhorne claimed they could make thousands. That never happened and the business crumbled. Lawhorne still owes two dozen former farmers in Alabama $228,000 from a default judgment in a civil lawsuit.
WAFF-48 got word this week, that yet another business shut its doors Monday with Lawhorne at the helm in Concord, North Carolina called WormzOrganic. The company promised to provide the worms, growers would then produce the soil and turn a profit on sales. Now they can't find Lawhorne or their money. Lawhorne admitted to using an alias Jim Gilley to hide what happened to his failed business in Alabama from folks in North Carolina. He was picked up in a WormzOrganic vehicle by South Carolina state troopers.
Lawhorne also has an active warrant in Rutherford County, Tennessee after failing to show up for court in his forgery case. According to court documents, he's been ordered to pay restitution after getting indicted on three counts of forgery back in 2006. A judge ordered Lawhorne to pay restitution.
Tennessee resident Mark Pflanzer said he invested more than $100,000 with Lawhorne in a communications company. He said the entire business was built on lies and before he knew it, Lawhorne took all his money. Lawhorne has only paid a fraction of what Pflanzer is owed.
Lawhorne will stay in jail in South Carolina until he can be extradited to Tennessee.
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Well, for starters…Peggy is a graduate from both the alaska real estate school the arizona school of real estate and business. She is also a graduate of the scottsdale leadership academy, sponsored by the scottsdale area association of realtors a member of class xxix of tempe leadership, sponsored by the tempe chamber of commerce. Peggy worked as a realtor at fortune properties for over 4 years and was awarded "Rookie of the year" in 1996 & peggy has been a top producer in real estate, ever since. She's a member of the national association of realtors, the arizona association of realtors, the scottsdale area association of realtors the arizona regional multiple service.
Peggy young has been on all sides of real estate transactions and understands the many phases of the sales process, including the importance of relationships, effective marketing & the ability to effectively negotiate. Peggy offers a high level of service, attention, responsiveness to every client & strives to continually provide excellent customer service with ethics, expertise, trust & professionalism. After living in alaska for 25 years, she relocated to the phoenix metro area in 2008. Peggy young services all cities within the phoenix metro area, (including, but not limited to scottsdale, phoenix, tempe, mesa, gilbert, chandler, goodyear, litchfield park, glendale and more). With over 24 years experience working with buyers & sellers in all price ranges, peggy also has a lot of experience working with winter "Snow bird" residents, helping them find and/or sell their perfect "Lock and leave" homes.
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Originally from venezuela, south america peggy has a diverse background experience in real estate, marketing, public relations & journalism, plus she is fluent in spanish. She has lived in extremely hot climates as well as in the cold arctic of alaska. She understands the complexities involved in living & working in different cultures & communities. Peggy has proven that over 24+ years of experience in the real estate industry, enthusiasm and unique marketing make a winning combination.Real estate license, 1996. Prior to joining re/max fine properties , peggy was an award winning sales agent at fortune properties, dynamic properties, realty executives phoenix and keller williams arizona realty.
Upon moving to arizona, peggy worked as a relocation counselor for prudential relocation corporation.
Before entering the real estate field, peggy held a number of high-level positions in marketing and public relations for over 12 years including director of marketing & corporate communications both for a large architect firm and a non-profit organization where she was in charge of marketing, public relations, media relations, community relations, special writing assignments & corporate giving program. She was also responsible for interfacing with government representatives & officials.
Her prior work also includes serving as the executive director of the downtown anchorage association, where she was in charge of all management & operations. She was responsible for board of director relations, local government relations, media relations, membership relations, marketing, special events, budgeting, fundraising & served as organization spokesperson. She wrote & edited all special publications, such as newsletters, brochures, marketing information, advocacy articles & she interfaced with municipality of anchorage assembly members, the municipality of anchorage's mayor's office & downtown state of alaska legislators.
Peggy has always been active in her community. Currently she is a member of the scottsdale rotary club. Peggy also has volunteered in the past for the united way of Anchorage, downtown anchorage association, downtown community council, public relations society of america alaska, hispanic organized leaders of alaska, ywca, anchorage east rotary, catholic social services immigration advisory board, & the mayor's task force on emergency shelter for the homeless, she was an advisory memberto the anchorage daily news.
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African print fabric is known by many names; ankara, kitenge, pagne. A fabric with interesting origins and ever evolving history. From Indonesian influence to production in the Netherlands and England and adopted by West Africans.
We support local industries in African countries by sourcing our African print from manufacturers in Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania. The fabric is 100% cotton with a crisp hand and a good drape. It is suitable for dressmaking, quilting, soft furnishings and more.
It typically comes in lengths of 6 or 12 yards. You can purchase by the yard or buy the entire length.


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When news broke this morning that Dwight Howard trade rumors had once again bubbled to the surface, fans and media members clamored for more information. Once Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports revealed that the proposed deal involved the Lakers sending Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol out of town in exchange for Howard and Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington, however, bedlam broke out all over the internet.
We asked members of Lakers Nation how they feel about possibly losing both Gasol and Bynum in exchange for Howard, and the results were fairly one-sided.
Out of the nearly 3,000 people who voted in the poll, over 2,100 of them voted that the Lakers would be giving up too much if they lost both their big men in exchange for Howard. Only 250 people thought that it would still make sense if the team could land the Orlando center, while 500-plus others believe that it could be a good deal for Los Angeles depending on who else they would receive in exchange for Gasol and Bynum.
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If this deal goes through as currently constructed, there's no question the Lakers would be giving up quite a bit in exchange for Howard. They would, however, be saving approximately $10 million on their bloated salary cap by bringing back Al Harrington, which is the proposed deal as of now.


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I am writing this from New Jersey. Things started off terrible. I had plenty of notice that I was going on-site, so I figured I would take off from one client. Right when I was supposed to leave, they started complaining about that. They argued that the new contract wasn't going to allow it.
I also had the investment deals I am trying to get wrapped up knowing I won't have much time while in New Jersey. I was getting backed up with tasks and falling behind leading up to the airport to head here.
Previous Commitment Report
The goal of keeping clients happy was a bit rocky. Two clients were fine and the third finally settled down, but I was hoping that would have gone smoother to start with. I did get frantic text messages from the client that I was supposed to be off for the week.
They claimed there was an emergency that I was needed for. It was a basic integration that we don't have fully completed and another developer had questions setting it up locally…it was far from an emergency.
Pretty sure the guy wasn't fully over me taking off and wanted to make me look into something this week, and this is the best he could come up with. This was yesterday, Tuesday. After that, though, it was fairly smooth sailing.
For the expenses, I have my report already started and add to it daily. I am really hoping I can get the hotel bill within a few days of checking out, and get this submitted and paid.
Originally, I had spent time looking for clients, and the results from that are still trickling in. People I reached out to are finally replying saying there is some work and they might be interested, but doing the client work now is not that high of a priority. I already have enough clients to keep busy and this doesn't scale really well unless I can outsource the work.
Scoreboard Review
I am still doing terrible, being over $13,000 short as of this week. I was able to transfer more than the average $5,800, but still short of the new average required to get back on track. I still feel like I won't be able to pull this off, but I was able to transfer $7,500.00 this week.
At least there was some variety in the sources this week. $2,212.22 came from investments and interest, plus $5,287.78 from client work.
Commitments for Next Week
Commitments are getting harder to come up with. There's not much I can think of that will have any immediate effect, and with less than 3 weeks left in the month, I don't have time to wait for results. However, I did hear from one of the investments that the amount required increased and it will likely be an all-or-nothing deal. Trying to get the cash together for that is a goal, even though it would be around May when I would fully execute.
I originally wanted to switch gears around the beginning of the year and focus on saving, investing, and debt reduction, but with more cash required for this, I may have to stick with savings for a bit longer.


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Diagnostics are offered through a wide variety of laboratory tests, both in clinic and at external laboratories for wellness screening and to promptly help assess a sick pet. Our patients cannot speak and tell us what is wrong, so we use your observations and our physical exam findings to make a treatment plan suited for your particular pet. We are able to perform in-house blood testing, comprehensive urinalyses, and fecal testing. Any advanced testing can be sent off 7 days a week to external labs for additional testing.
For pets with eye concerns, we can do diagnostics for a scratch on the eye with fluorescein stain. We can conduct a Schimer Tear Test to assess tear production and diagnose dry eye. We also have a Tonopen, which is a device used to measure eye pressure, which allows for early treatment of glaucoma (high eye pressure) or uveitis (low eye pressure). We simply administer a drop of freezing to the eye and it does not require sedation to perform.
A common concern for dog and cat owners are pets that have itchy ears and skin. The itchy pet not only causes distress for the pet but also sleepless nights for the pet owner! We can help diagnose the issue with an ear smear to identify organisms in the ear. As well, we can identify ear mites and skin mites as well as assess overgrowth of yeast or bacteria on the skin. Identification of the organism helps to target treatment with the best suited medication to resolve the infection.


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A sober aesthetic, ideal dimensions
Congratulations to Joyetech for designing a very compact pod with the Widewick ! Measuring only 113 x 23.5 x 12 mm, this device is both tall and thin and this slim shape allows it to be slipped into a pocket.
This shape, combined with the dimensions, also makes it easy and comfortable to hold, especially as the lines are curved around the edges and there are no elements to get in the way of the palm or fingers.
Finally, as far as aesthetics are concerned, we are in the presence of a kit devoid of any excessive or even superfluous ornamentation.
Transportability, sobriety and ergonomics : a winning combination for this WideWick kit !
A cleverly designed pod
In addition to these aesthetic merits, Joyetech's know-how in terms of technicality. The built-in battery is 800 mAh and is recharged via a USB type-C cable (sold separately). The power varies between 9 and 12W, a moderate level that makes this kit an ideal device for beginners. As for the airflow, it consists of 2 perforations located on either side of the battery. It is not adjustable, but it allows a quality MTL draw.
This pod also provides the user with a 2 ml cartridge. It is magnetically attached and filled from above. The user only has to pull on the mouthpiece to reveal the filling hole.
As for the coil, it is integrated into the cartridge and has a value of 1.2 ohm.
Finally, the use of the set is extremely simple because of the automatic inhalation. There is no need to press any button to use it.
WideWick TM technology
While the above-mentioned features contribute to the excellence of the WideWick, the added value of this product lies in the WideWick TM technology :
- A cotton pad that allows complete absorption of the e-liquid
- A more homogeneous heating
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Contents :
- 1x WideWick battery (800 mAh)
- 1x WideWick pod with coil 1,2 ohm
- 1x warranty card
- 1x user manual
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|Kits & Packs, Pods
|Kit type
|Pod kits
|External battery type
|Battery life
|800 mAh
|Micro USB
|Charging only
|Maximum output
|Adjustable airflow
|Capacity (ml)
|2 ml
|Drip tip type
|Electronic protections
|More than 1 ohm


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