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Data ruling may shelter illegal file sharersMarch 27th, 2008 - 9:43 am ICT by admin
By Jean-Baptiste Piggin
Berlin, March 27 (DPA) The agony of the recorded-music industry as it fights the "world of free" on the internet may have become a little more painful in Germany this month, with a court ruling that seems to restrict surveillance of web users. Following the example set by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the German music companies have been tracking down web users, mostly 15 to 30 year olds, who download music in breach of copyright. It reports them to the police.
The industry in western Europe's most populous nation says it employs 98 sleuths working 24 hours a day. They use crack computers from a bland Hamburg office building to spot the file sharers.
They collect the IP numbers - a kind of internet phone number - of the downloaders and the times and dates they were observed.
To actually link up an IP - or internet protocol - number with a user requires scrutiny by police of phone-company records.
However that may prove difficult in the light of a March 19 Constitutional Court ruling that police can only obtain telephone company data to uncover serious crime. Copying music on the internet may not be considered serious enough.
A debate in the US on reforming copyright laws to encourage freer exchange has only echoed quietly in Germany, but Eco, the German internet business association, welcomed the court ruling as a rebuff to music-industry snooping.
Eco promotes new ways of earning money online and has been critical of the music industry.
In both Europe and North America, the industry has been accused of failing to adapt to the internet age and the Web's culture of sharing communities. Critics describe the major labels as dinosaurs, likely to go the same way as telegraph companies: extinct.
The music industry declared confidence that it could continue to pursue the "bootleggers" under legislation that took effect at the start of this year, making it an offence in Germany to download music from sites that are obviously not the legal owners.
Dieter Gorny, chief of the German Music Federation, which funds the hunt, said it was "established practice" for public prosecutors to obtain names and addresses of telephone company customers which matched known IP numbers and monitored times of use.
Gorny insisted that the Constitutional Court had only restricted police use of data about two-way contacts, such as telephone numbers called or the recipients' addresses for e-mails, as well as the duration of phone calls.
This position has yet to be tested in the courts, but this fine distinction may not convince some judges, who may see the Constitutional Court as sheltering file sharers as well.
In the past year, some media companies have agreed to free up copying, and have abandoned a software known as digital rights management (DRM), which is designed to prevent copying but annoys many customers.
Gorny insisted that protecting the industry's intellectual property rights had nothing to do with any privacy issues, although many of the 30,000 people who brought this week's class-action case said they were concerned about surveillance by big business.
"We support privacy, but privacy should not be used as an invisibility cloak for copyright breaches on the internet," Gorny said.
The Music Federation argues that its pursuit of downloaders is not conducted under the legislation, which was partially stayed this month, requiring data retention by telephone companies for six months as a tool to track down terrorism and other serious crime.
The Federation says it relies on section 113 of the German Telecommunications Law, which requires a telco to release customer names and addresses to police who are investigating a witnessed offence.
Last year alone, 312 million music tracks were illegally downloaded in Germany, the Federation says.
The peak time of the week for bootleggers is Sunday afternoons when young users take time off studies to replenish their collections. Some studies claim that as much as 70 percent of all internet traffic is file swapping of video and music tracks.
Sony BMG, one of the biggest labels, says the recordings market has shrunk 40 percent with the advent of file sharing.
Edgar Berger, head of Sony BMG Germany, advocates banning the downloaders from the internet. But he said this month that Sony BMG knew the answer if it could not stop the bootleggers: it must reduce its dependence on recordings sales.
It was remaking itself as an "entertainment company", with revenues from live performances, merchandising and the like soon to equal income from recordings, he said.
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Parker Could Get England Call
Steve McClaren says he will consider players on the 'outside looking in' including Jonathan Woodgate and Scott Parker when he picks his next England squad.
The England coach has insisted he will not 'close the door' on anyone. Speaking at a FIFA conference in Berlin, McClaren said Parker was one of a list of players who could have an England future.
McClaren: 'We've got a squad but there's no way we are not looking outside. I'll never close the door on anybody. The likes of David James and Sol Campbell - they are not discarded. Ledley King has come back to fitness, Woodgate has joined Boro and did well on Saturday. We are also looking at the likes of Scott Parker, Bullard and Kevin Nolan.
'These players who may be off the radar at the moment, believe you me, we are keeping an eye on them. We are watching them every game because the squad we have in two years may not be the squad we have now. There is opportunity for the players to emerge and come through or to come back in.'
England play Macedonia at Old Trafford on October 7 and then face an intimidating trip to Croatia, one of the stronger teams in Group E.

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LIMINGTON — A popular breakfast place in Limington was destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen of the restaurant Wednesday night.
Fire Chief Michael Hartford said no one was inside Jake's Diner, 179 Ossippee Trail, when the fire started just after 5 p.m. Jake's closes at 2 p.m.
Someone at Sleeper's Market, which is located next door, noticed smoke and flames and notified authorities. Firefighters from Standish and Cornish provided assistance.
Water had to be shuttled in from a mill pond about a quarter mile away but Hartford said extreme cold temperatures slowed the firefighting efforts because hoses froze.
No injuries were reported. The State Fire Marshall's Office is investigating but the fire does not appear to be suspicious.


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Via Curbed LA: The Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe passed away is on the market for $3.6 million, having changed hands several times since that infamous day but no worse for wear. The star had purchased the home in 1962 for $90,000, and had been set to make mortgage payments at $320 a month.
The official listing highlights both the seclusion of the property and its close proximity to San Vicente Boulevard life. It has four bedrooms and three baths, and while the living space is only 2,624 square feet, the entire lot size is 23,200 square feet. Most of the property is taken up by the pool, grassy yard, courtyard, and citrus grove. According to the fan site Marilyn Monroe Memories, the actress was proud of her kidney-shaped pool even though she never got around to swimming in it; the home had only been in her possession for about six months before she passed.
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Within three weeks following the decision or incident in question, the student will seek to resolve the matter first with the course instructor, or with the party directly responsible for the decision, and then with the program director.
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Even though it only lasted 2 or 3 episodes, this was a very good show with a very good cast. I really wish networks would give more time to get a show going then just 1 or 2 weeks. They have to know with all the other channels out there, a show might not take off on the first night, but it may pick up later on. So please get this cast together and start getting it on the air again.
Does anyone know if you can get the unaired episodes anywhere? It sure would be nice to see.


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Electrical problem
2002 Chevy Avalanche V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 13300 miles
the automatic headlight does not work at night and it will not come on manuel, but during the daytime it works and so does the daytime runnig lights most of the time. I swapt out the relays and all fuses dealing with the headlights, so my gues the sensor is bad but how do you get to it and which one is bad because they are 2 on the instrument panel
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Welcome to Auckland City Brass! We are a community brass group that rehearses in Three Kings, Auckland at The Old Pumphouse, on Tuesday evenings. We frequently perform for community events, as well as in concerts and "play outs" that we hold at our band rooms and other venues, several times a year.
In the 2014 Brass Band Association of New Zealand National Competition, we placed first in the "Own Choice" section, and second in the "Test Piece" section, bringing us to second place overall and cementing our place as a B grade band. Since then, we have been working hard to continue improving our standard for our end-of-year concerts.
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Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra's in-form local sprinter Durendal has opened clear favourite of the Standish Handicap 2016 final acceptances for Flemington's New Year's Day feature race in Melbourne on Friday.
A dozen hopes are set to face off in Flemington Race 7 at 4:06pm (AEST) on January 1 with the $150,000 Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) continuing the Melbourne Summer Racing Carnival action.
Sitting top of the Standish Handicap odds at Ladbrokes.com.au at an early quote of $2.90 to score his third win on the trot is progressive Medaglia D'Oro four-year-old Durendal.
He boasts an outstanding Flemington record of five wins and two thirds from seven starts and after a 1400m win at Ballarat in November was last seen winning over Friday's track and distance on December 12.
The next best in Standish Handicap betting paying $6 is runner-up in that same lead-up race, the John O'Shea-trained Sarajevo.
Durendal is in gate six on Friday with Damian Lane aboard while Godolphin's Lonhro four-year-old Sarajevo is in barrier four with Craig Williams in the saddle.
Close third favourite at $6.50 is the widely-drawn Tried And Tired out in gate 10 for jockey Mark Zahra to overcome.
While the Standish Handicap barrier draw didn't go the way of the classy Leon & Troy Corstens-trained Niello six-year-old, the smart gelding looks set for a big run two in with a 50% second-up strike rate to date.
First-up he was third to Wild Rain in the Listed Doveton Stakes (1000m) at Sandown-Hillside on December 5 and with a three-from-six record over 1200m should be improving over the extra metres.
The last of the single figure hopes drawn better with barrier three is $8 chance Barbed who is also second-up on Friday.
O'Shea's other runner, Canny Lad five-year-old Barbed has run second three times from five previous second-up assignments and is out to atone for a seventh to Cradle Me when beaten under two lengths in Randwick's Listed Razor Sharp Handicap (1200m) from December 12.
Of the double figure Standish Handicap fancies this season those with the most claims look to be Peter Moody's Doveton Stakes runner-up Office Bearer ($10) drawn to win in barrier two, the rails-drawn Lonrockstar ($13) for Caulfield's John Sadler and up-in-class Ballarat galloper Zupachraged ($13).
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Autoclaving is my problem - (Dec/27/2011 )
They make a point, even if it seems like a waste to buy so many disposable tubes and throw them away after use, it will save both time and alot of wasted effort int he long run. It seemed like a bit of a waste to me when I first started in the lab too, but there are good reasons. I don't believe they are that expensive either, although those orders are usually handled by the general lab supplies where I work so I have no idea on prices.
Guys, these are a very good advice.
but I want to know the other options,
Perhaps BD got bankruptcy and no more manufacturing ,
I want to know the alternatives specially we have this new autoclave machine with no drying function.
An autoclave with a drying function will be a bite expensive than mine, but it will save me my time, and your time too.
I tried to contact the local suppliers to buy these disposable containers, and I will see if I can buy it or not
Seriously, drying the inside of your flasks really isn't an issue, we certainly never worry about it. There are many manufacturers of the tubes (over here we usually call them Falcon tubes, although lots of companies make them, try BD Falcon, Corning, etc) The single most important thing to avoid infection is that once a bottle has been autoclaved; to never open it outside of the hood.


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As of Friday last week, August 1, Stagecoach is allowing their passengers on board with beverages as long as they are lidded and non-alcoholic.
Stagecoach previously prohibit passengers from taking hot drinks and beverages on board. However, with the introduction of the new rule, it is hoped travelling passengers will see this as an added benefit to their bus journeys.
Previously, Stagecoach have operated a 'no food and drink' policy in their conditions of carriage.
"We think it's a great idea to allow passengers on board with hot drinks.
"All of our beverages are lidded and we know that travelling customers would see this as a real benefit to their early morning commute to work or evening journey home, especially as Costa is situated only minutes from the station," said Sharon Hattie, manager of Costa Union Square.
To mark the celebration, Stagecoach North Scotland have teamed up with Coffee Giant, Costa Union Square to promote the use of the bus as a viable and enjoyable transport method and had offered 100 free samples last Friday.
In addition to the Free coffee day, all bus tickets issued on services 10, 35 and 727 from August 1 to August 28 will be printed bearing a unique ten percent discount code. This can be redeemed against any hot drink purchase at Costa Union Square.
At the forefront of the campaign is Stagecoach North Scotland Marketing Manager Claire Burt, who has worked closely with Costa Union Square to implement the new hot drinks policy: "As an enthusiastic coffee drinker, it seemed an excellent opportunity to partner with Costa. Bus travel is relaxing, so why not relax with a favourite hot drink?"


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The fundraiser is for Kathleen Middle School to get a new LED marquee sign to help inform the community of happenings at the school.
Our news partners at the Ledger have chronicled the school's journey to get out from "turnaround" status in its "Making the Turn: A Yearlong Series." If it cannot improve its failing grades to C level by the end of this school year, the Florida Department of Education has threatened to shut it and four other county schools down.
The new sign will go a long way to improving the school's self-image, according to Ledger Media Group Publisher Kevin Drake.
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Derek Enlander, MD is originally from Belfast, Ireland, and is Physician-in-Waiting to the British Royal Family and to several members of the British government during their visits to New York. He is presently in private practice in New York where he sees CFS and FM patients, is on the faculty of Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and serves as President of the Israel Medical Research Foundation.
Question: When did you first become aware of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia as valid illnesses with real symptoms (what were the circumstances)?
Dr. Enlander: I originally came to the United States to accept a one-year fellowship at Stanford University. My primary research subject was the relationship of Epstein-Barr virus [also called Human herpesvirus 4 or HHV-4] to cancer. I had studied virology with Lannette (the father figure of modern clinical virology) in his Lab in Berkeley. While there, I performed early scanning electron microscopy on cell surface changes in herpes virus infection. I came to New York as Assistant Professor at Columbia University and then Associate Director of Nuclear Medicine at New York University. I now have a private practice in both Manhattan and Long Island, and am on the faculty of Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Patients fly from around the world to my office regarding this illness. The magnitude of this illness is far-reaching and worldwide.
During my fellowship at Stanford many years ago, I made a return visit to Belfast. I was asked by a childhood friend to help him in a then virtually unknown condition, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). This is more commonly known in the United States as CFS or Chronic Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS).
The more I researched this illness, the more interested I became. It had a direct relationship with my field of interest in Herpes virus. I was completely intrigued by this illness due to its highly unusual effects on patients; its lack of consistency and seemingly affecting so many aspects of the body; and the lack of objective testing evidence when clearly these patients were so very ill. I especially was intrigued by the dismissal of this illness by other physicians as a mental condition, when clearly these patients suffered from physical illness. A large number of patients were affected, a number far greater than I at first realized.
Question: What are the most common factors for these illnesses – why do you think so many CFS patients also have FM, and vice-versa?
Dr. Enlander: I do believe that CFS and FMS (Fibromyalgia Syndrome) are related illnesses. There is commonality of symptoms between them. However, I don't think we as a society or medical community are really sure enough yet what the common factors are.
It is possible that they are in the same spectrum of disease, with the most predominant symptom relating to the termed condition.
If fatigue is predominant we call the disease Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or Myalgic Encephalopathy) – M.E. is the abbreviation for both. It is also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS).
If the provocative symptom is pain in muscle and joints, then we use the term Fibromyalgia (FMS).
So far, the illness appears to be provoked in a number of ways and it is difficult to separate and assign specific symptoms to specific causes, creating subgroups within the CFS/FMS community.
We are aware, for instance, that a person involved in a car accident may develop FMS, and some other trauma may provoke the symptoms or create a first time flare-up. With CFS, some patients are quick onset with viral-like symptoms similar to the flu. Others begin as a very slow onset that can take years to really develop to their low plateau level. Diagnosing CFS requires a 6-month time frame of fatigue and symptoms. These symptoms should be of a new nature, such as unremitting headaches, sore throat, fever-like flu feeling, sleep disruption, muscle aches and pains, and cognitive difficulties. This illness is a very debilitating complex disorder.
What I do believe is that whatever initiates the beginning of the illness then directly affects the immune system into an upregulated or a deregulated condition. In immunological terms it has been shown that the Th1 and Th2 state is abnormal. The body, trying to heal itself and return to a natural balance, seems to constantly be adjusting to find that balance. I believe that is why over time we begin to find small changes, for example, in thyroid function, hormones, etc. We are unsure why one person experiences the longevity of the viral flu symptoms and others deal with it at only sporadic times. Some patients face serious neuro-cognitive symptoms, while others fare better in this symptom.
There is a cyclic nature to the disease. A patient one week will have less symptoms, but the following week will experience greater symptoms. A key to managing this illness is learning to recognize those cycles and if possible plan accordingly. The cycles do not seem to follow any known physiological patterns. However, symptoms do seem to worsen for women during their menstrual cycles but not due to estrogen or progesterone excretion.
Many patients will start out with CFS and later develop FMS – or vice versa. A tender point test is given by the physician, with 11 of 18 tender points a criteria factor for the diagnosis.
At this point in time, our medical knowledge does not provide us with enough iron-clad evidence to decide whose body does what and why. We keep finding small pieces to the puzzle, but are still trying to see the whole picture. We try to recognize in each patient some common symptoms (after eliminating all other possibilities for illness) as set out in medical standards and treat accordingly.
Question: Do you have a standardized treatment protocol for your CFS/FM patients?
Dr. Enlander: I hate to say I have a standard treatment because each patient is an individual with various symptoms and levels of the illness. My first line of treatment is to LISTEN TO THE PATIENT. I cannot express this strongly enough. Most patients have gone through many doctors who knew little of the illness, and in some ways have done harm to patients by their lack of belief, knowledge and support. It is very important to me to establish a trust with my patient.
After a full examination – which unfortunately is long and arduous, in fact the process may add to the patient's condition – the second visit hopefully is less strenuous because we review the findings of the first visit, review item by item the blood test results and encourage the patient, if they desire, to bring a friend or family member to listen to the discussion. Some family members or friends are skeptical about the patient's symptoms. So this gives substance to the patient's problem. The treatment is according to each patient's health needs. But there is a common thread of treatment.
Over 12 years approximately, I developed a formula given by injection weekly to help alleviate symptoms over time. This formula method is NOT a cure, but it does help significantly over time. Many of my patients have been able to resume a significant portion of their lives, including returning to work – some returning to work after having been bedridden.
The formula contains:
- Kutapressin (now replaced by Hepapressin or NexavirR),
- Magnesium sulphate,
- Folic acid,
- Methylcobolamine,
- Calphosan,
- Glutathione,
- And trace elements.
It works very slowly, often taking 8 to 12 weeks before the first signs of improvement begin. Other physicians use some of the ingredients I use to help treat CFS/FMS, but I have found that combining these ingredients into a single injection and consistently using this protocol has given tremendous improvement for most patients.
My studies over the years have found a 60% to 70% improvement rate with use of the formula, compared to only about 30% using individual items from the formula list as in the original Kutapressin work in Texas. [Editor's note: For more information about Dr. Enlander's formula, please visit his website, or contact his online assistant at email@example.com].
In conjunction with the weekly injection, we use a capsule containing Glutathione, L-cystine, ascorbic acid, and trace selenium. The capsule is Immunoprop and is taken twice a day. Ablassi in Barcelona, Spain, found that an electrolyte mixture Recuperation (Recup) helped many patients. We use an equivalent, Lectrolyte, two teaspoons twice daily.
Aside from the standard formula above, there are many symptoms that need to be addressed. First, we determine symptoms or abnormalities that are not related to CFS/FMS and take care of that separately. Then we begin to treat the remaining symptoms, such as insomnia, poor sleep, neuro-cognitive difficulties, and pain.
Let me state clearly here that, while many patients develop depression and anxiety, I firmly believe that these are a secondary response to the illness. Therefore, we treat depression as needed, but as a secondary depression caused by the disease.
Question: What are your recommendations for CFS/FM patients regarding the important issues of unrefreshing sleep, pain, low energy, depression, brain fog, diet and supplementation needs, etc?
Dr. Enlander: My recommendations are as follows.
• Sleep (unrestful sleep; insomnia). Good, deep, refreshing sleep is a major key to helping other symptoms of CFS/FMS. Most patients have sleep disturbances to their normal cycle. This includes falling asleep, staying asleep, and quality of that sleep. Sleep studies may be beneficial to determine sleep apnea, etc. For instance, I treat patients with sleep apnea with extreme caution regarding any type of sleep medication. If the patient's breathing became obstructed or disrupted, a sleep medication could potentially worsen the condition.
I prescribe various medications and treatment plans to help improve sleep. I start the sleep adjustment with the least provocative substance that will not be habit-forming: diphenylhydramine. If that is not effective, I may use an older drug like Trazodone (deseryl) to help establish a more stabilized pattern of sleep. Or I may use drugs such as Ambien, Sonata, Klonopin, Flexeril, Zanaflex and others. I am cautious about long-term use of certain drugs due to their addictive or dependent qualities, and will short-term swap medication to lessen the habit forming effect.
Lately we have used a new sleep medicine – sodium oxybate, or Xyrem (Jazz Labs Palo Alto). It has a fast onset and there is no dependency. I often caution patients about using alternative methods or over-the-counter sleep aids. I am not opposed to all such substances, but I feel strongly that as your doctor I need to know ALL medicines/substances you are taking, as there can easily be a cross-reaction and damage to the body can occur.
Substances bought over the counter for sleep and other symptoms can in fact provide the opposite effects. I may also prescribe a muscle-relaxant to help relax the muscles to promote better sleep. I try to help the patient establish a routine that will aid in establishing a sleep goal.
• Pain (drugs prescribed, etc.). I recognize the seriousness of the pain CFS/FMS patients suffer and treat accordingly. I am very consciously aware of the dependency that many pain medicines can contribute to, so I follow this closely with each patient. Pain meds often used are both short-term and long-term. Patients have different pain levels, thus requiring different choices of medications.
Stress reduction is very helpful to CFS/FMS patients. I ask my patients to consider therapies such as deep breathing exercises, muscle relaxation therapies, biofeedback and meditation. These methods often help manage chronic pain.
• Low energy (combating fatigue). One of the ingredients in the formula that I use for patients is glutathione. Many patients find this helpful for increasing energy levels. Other drugs I use may also have side benefits of increasing energy. Neurontin is such a drug. This is an anti-seizure medication that currently has uses in sleep issues, pain issues, as well as helping with energy levels. Antidepressants are used for many reasons besides depression, and these may often help elevate energy levels. If a patient does suffer from depression issues, certain antidepressants may help alleviate any fatigue issues related to the depression. Elavil is one older antidepressant drug that is often helpful for low energy, as well as sleeplessness.
Again, I like to see very, very slow graded exercise as a means to increasing energy levels. I also find that rising in the morning hours often helps a patient's energy levels more than awakening in the afternoon. I also believe that sunshine helps the body to rejuvenate somewhat.
• Depression (drugs prescribed, etc.). CFS/FMS patients are very sensitive to drugs that treat depression and anxiety, so I carefully discuss with the patient the best possible choices and side effects. The best treatment medication may take a few tries with different choices. For instance, a patient may need a more sedative-like antidepressant (e.g., Serzone, Celexa) or perhaps one such as Wellbutrin SR that creates the opposite effect of a more stimulant reaction. Many CFS/FMS patients cannot tolerate high doses of these particular medications and respond much better to low doses. Most responses take 3 to 6 weeks to be realized, though.
• Brain fog (inability to concentrate, memory problems, etc.). Again, I feel strongly that my formula injection helps improve this symptom over time. I may also have to use certain drugs to help the brain better focus. Additionally, I have found that a combination of glutathione, l-cystine and selenium can be helpful with concentration loss and short-term memory loss. Phosphoserine and Cat's claw have been suggested as being helpful; these are incorporated in a capsule Catapult.
Patients tend to have a loss of short term memory and concentration loss. I encourage the patient to perform memory-enhancing exercises to help their mind focus and stay sharp. Good examples are crossword puzzles, free word games provided by online services, and even TV shows such as Jeopardy! I urge patients to continue to challenge their minds, even though I realize it is often difficult because of the brain fog that many CFS/FMS patients succumb to.
• Diet (foods to eliminate, excitotoxins, etc.).Many patients do indeed appear to help themselves by eliminating certain foods. Patients seem to come to these foods and substances by either allergy testing or sample diet reactions. There are many books that can be used as a self-help method to follow. I like for patients to maintain a healthy balanced diet low in animal fat and high in fiber with abundant fresh fruits and vegetables. The treatment that I use to help in this area is a product called Immunoprop. I believe it helps patients in better nutrition for the body, as well as addressing other symptoms.
Certain patients are sensitive to milk products so a trial of milk free diet may be helpful. After six weeks we review the finding. Similarly, some patients are yeast sensitive, and a yeast exclusion diet is similarly reviewed.
• Supplementation (how to address any deficiencies). The formula injection that I use in treatment provides many amino acids along with minerals and vitamins. With testing results, I may also include additional substances such as potassium, calcium, etc. I find that pills often are not absorbed well, so I prefer to use the injection for better absorption.
I am not opposed to discussing other substances that might be of particular help. However, I want patients to recognize that supplements and herbal medicines have many potential side effects and toxic reactions as standard drug therapy. In fact, the dangers increase due to the lack of standards, doses and quality for ingredients. Vitamin E has been recommended in low doses to enhance the fatty acids in the cell membrane, and promote cell function.
• Other issues (immune dysfunction, cognitive difficulties, etc.). First, let me say that I believe a positive attitude is a key factor in those patients who improve the fastest. Patients must seek out physicians who are willing to consider their problem as a medical condition and not a psychiatric one.
I want patients to recognize that there are often other unusual symptoms that may occur in CFS. These might include abdominal pain, alcohol intolerance (avoid alcohol and medication use at all times), bloating, chest pains, chronic cough, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal situations, dizziness and loss of balance, dry eyes or mouth, irregular heartbeat, jaw pain, morning stiffness, nausea, night sweats, shortness of breath, peculiar skin sensations, tingling sensations, pins and needles, creeping sensation under the skin (feels as if an ant is crawling under the skin). In some patients, the inability to exercise may cause weight gain, as well as medication causes. Other patients may experience significant weight loss.
However, I seriously caution patients to not assume any symptom is simply part of CFS/FMS. This would be a grave error that could cost a patient their life. For instance, ALWAYS check out chest pains with a physician immediately. While FMS trigger points can be a cause for chest pain, it is just as likely you could be experiencing heart trouble. Never assume – check with your doctor!
Question: What is your recommendation regarding exercise for FM and CFS patients?
Dr. Enlander: I consider exercise from different points of view with FM and CFS.
CFS Patients' Prominent Symptom is Fatigue
This word is not truly descriptive of what these patients feel. When we use the word fatigue, the average person typically thinks tired from activities such as work, physical exertion, or lack of sleep.
CFS patients feel a different type of 'fatigue.' At times, they feel they cannot lift an arm or leg without significant effort. Their energy base is depleted. Therefore, I suggest my CFS patients do only slow, very graded exercise. Exercise is a very slow and tedious but necessary aspect of recovering to a more productive level of functioning.
If CFS patients overdo exercise or any physical activity, immediate repercussions typically occur. At times, CFS patients do have spurts of energy and typically overdo because suddenly they can do things. One of the hardest obstacles to learn with CFS is to find balance in all things. Patients walk a fine line regarding exercise and physical exertion. CFS patients have relapses that often last for several days before they recover. I tell patients to follow this rule: "only do 50% of what you think you can do."
I prefer my CFS patients to begin with stretching exercises, then begin walking perhaps a block or to the end of their driveway and back if necessary. Walking can be done at their own pace, place and distance, so as to not overtax their bodies. Then, very slowly progress to 2 minutes twice a day with exercise that is not of a strenuous nature, but include something different.
There are many methods of exercise available today, and one must choose something they enjoy doing. A stationery bicycle is a good choice once a patient reaches this level. It allows you to work your arms as well as your legs, but your balance is better served here as you progress in pedaling at your own speed. It is often difficult for some CFS patients to use a treadmill, as balance and continuous speed of the treadmill will make them fall. The type of exercise therefore depends on each individual patient and their physical abilities. I also like for the patient to choose an exercise that they prefer.
I, however, do not want my patients in an aerobic class. I feel this causes considerable damage to CFS patients. This is often difficult for the patient to accept on a long-term basis, as I find that most CFS patients were very active prior to falling ill with CFS. Once you have very gradually worked yourself up to the proper levels, one might find benefit in a very low-grade aerobic type class, although yoga, tai chi and similar exercises might be best.
FMS Patients' Prominent Symptom is Pain
Therefore, some exercise can help relieve some of this pain, but only done in slow, graded methods. I follow a similar exercise for FMS patients as I do in CFS patients, as I believe the illnesses are related. They share similar symptoms, with either pain or fatigue being the leading factor.
However, with FMS I believe that a patient might benefit better from stretching exercises, building up slowly. Then progress to mild exercise efforts like water aerobics. Temperature of the water for water aerobics is essential as well. FMS patients usually need water warmer than the average person. Again, to overdo will bring very painful muscle cramping, so this exercise must be done very gradually.
With FMS patients I often find using some complementary services to be helpful when exercising. The right type of massage done on a regular basis, along with drinking lots of water, can help lessen the pain of the muscle. Our bodies need water, but most especially CFS and FMS bodies.
FMS bodies tend to significantly tighten up their muscles after exercise, and particularly during periods of stress. Deep tissue or trigger point massage is the eventual goal for an FMS patient, but most patients need to be started with a much lighter touch in the beginning and work up to the desired goal. Again, the key is balance in all therapies.
I will add that I am very open to new treatment discussions and new courses of studies. I research this illness considerably and am open to other possible treatments – with the safety of my patient being the first criterion.
Question: Are you currently involved in any research studies?
Dr. Enlander: Presently we are involved in a study with Dr. Jonathan Kerr in London relating to the RNA genome in ME/CFS. We believe that there is a predisposition in the genome towards susceptibility in the disease.
I have participated in a number of research studies over the years, and do some in-house with the assistance of other professionals. Recently I have been following more and more patients regarding the low blood volume issue. Procrit did not relieve the ME/CFS symptoms in our experience. Low dose Naltraxone LDN and cytokine evolution in these diseases are current research topics that we are presently working on.
I often assist other entities doing the research, but I prefer to participate in a quiet manner rather than announcing a new study. I often help patients participate in research projects with pharmaceutical companies.
I often find funding for CFS/FMS research to be a carefully controlled and cliquish doling out of money. It seems often research grants cover the same old territory for years. I would like to see some new names and new opportunities granted for furthering research. How many more studies do we need over CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), depression, and somatoform issues?
Question: What do you think are the most promising recent developments in CFS and FM research?
Dr. Enlander: I am interested in following the CFS test Kenny De Meirleir, MD, made known to the public recently. I am also interested in furthering the research over the blood volume issue, as well as cytokine secretion and their relationship to these conditions.
Question: What do you think the future looks like for CFS and FM patients? Are we moving forward in dealing with these diseases – as patients, practitioners, and as a society?
Dr. Enlander: I am concerned about the lack of true medical understanding by most doctors regarding CFS/FMS. Recently, I have written several letters to the British Medical Journal and the Cleveland Clinic Journal. My letters were published in response to previous articles published, which in my opinion shifted medical thinking away from the importance of CFS/FMS.
In an ABC-TV appearance, I emphasized the fact that patients are not imagining their disease. In my lectures and my book, The CFS Handbook [see the footnote for ordering information], I try to communicate the facts. I still continue to hear horrific stories of how patients are treated with this illness, and the complete lack of knowledge of physicians.
The worst is that physicians shy away from learning more about this illness.
I believe every few years there are shifts in opinions on CFS/FMS. I see a growing trend, unfortunately, once again to try to attach a more psychiatric viewpoint and treatment plan to patients with the illness. The continued push to CBT therapy and psychiatric means by both much of the medical establishment and the insurance companies concerns me.
I feel that more and more individuals are becoming aware of the illness, but the name of CFIDS is very undermining to the true nature of the illness. I think positive recognition is happening in the public, and patients are being cheered for their accomplishments – as we've seen for [Olympic speed skater Amy Peterson].
My largest concern with the future of CFS/FMS is attracting the funding needed to really get to the root of this illness. As a society, we need to accept only the best and brightest research models and push for solid, scientific studies that can be replicated. We definitely need an attitude adjustment to the current approaches.
For further information, visit Dr. Enlander's web site: http://www.enlander.com/main.html. Dr. Enlander's books for patients and doctors – CFS Handbook and Fibromyalgia Questions and Answers – are available through his website or office for $18.00 post paid. The CFS Handbook is updated periodically as new information becomes available. Dr. Enlander's online assistant may be contacted at email@example.com, regarding specific information about the formula injection Dr. Enlander uses to treat his patients.
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Leaving aside all the references to the "non-aggression pact of Gíjon", and the endless discussion of final group G permutations that might see the US advance, there's one stat that may set the tone for the USA's encounter with Germany.
That's the number of goals conceded set against the number of goals scored in this World Cup, by teams that had played their previous games in Manaus. And as Jurgen Klinsmann stressed rather emphatically in the immediate wake of the Portugal game, and then in rather more poised fashion the next day, you'd have to imagine it's advantage Germany and Ghana, physically at least, going into the final group games.
Now, of those post-Manaus conceded goals, four were against an abject Cameroon team facing Brazil, but more worrying has been the second half performances by those teams. Italy and England both looked like they were sleepwalking in their second group games, and lost them; Croatia caved in late to Mexico.
So for all that one can look at all the Group G teams' performances so far and consider the proactive possibilities of Fabian Johnson getting in behind the German full-backs, it'll be the more prosaic qualities of stamina and concentration that will be examined, should the group still be up in the air going into the last quarter of the game.
And those are the qualities (or at least the combination of those qualities) where USA were found just lacking against Portugal. Whether it was a fresh-legged DeAndre Yedlin trying to trap the ball in a corner instead of accepting a throw, a tired Michael Bradley being muscled off the ball, a weary Geoff Cameron switching off and failing to cover his runner on the equalizer, or just the general sight of a handful of defenders ball-watching at the death, there were any number of injury time lessons the US were served with, on top of the physical debilitation of playing their attacking game in the heat and humidity of Manaus.
So what lessons do they take into the German game? Well, they learned a little more about trusting their subs. Wondolowski didn't have a lot to do but tried to be smart in doing it. Yedlin, minor late aberration aside, was a confident and productive wide attacking option as much as he was once a fourth choice right-back. The question though is how much Klinsmann will be prepared to rotate his team given the success of the last game — we haven't seen young Julian Green yet for example, and Brad Davis's tenacity and set piece skill could be a midfield option at some stage.
This may be the moment we see just how much Klinsmann trusts every member of his squad. If they go out without Green in particular seeing the field, expect the same sort of inquest that surrounded the unused Theo Walcott in the 2006 England squad.
But it's in central defense Klinsmann has a headache. The kindest thing you could say about Geoff Cameron on Portugal's first goal was "these things happen" (as opposed to, "what's an international defender doing defending on his heels in the box?"). And while he composed himself for the remainder of the game, Cameron's anticipation was at least one of a series of weak links in the chain, during Portugal's final game-leveling attack.
I'm imagining Cameron will continue to lead the defense despite his degree of culpability on both Portugal goals. That's largely because his obvious replacement, Omar Gonzalez, tasked with the simple task of helping tidy up in the box with the US defending a lead, was once again awol, as he had been when given the same task as a late sub against Nigeria. Supersub John Brooks can do a job again if needed, but a clear-sighted assessment of him has to include his lack of concentration on Ghana's goal as well as the header he scored at the other end moments later. He needs a more reactive defender to partner alongside him. For the longest time in qualifying that was assumed to be Gonzalez. Right now, it's Cameron.
With Jozy Altidore still out with his hamstring strain, Dempsey will probably start up front alone again, having led the line smartly on Sunday. He was able to perform well in what's not his ideal position partly because the USA were aggressive in their movement behind him. Pinned back, as they were against Ghana, they're a team to watch through closed fingers. Springing forward, their natural posture makes more sense, and generally looks a decent antidote to their defensive frailties.
Portugal's early goal ironically liberated the US and also revealed what damage they can do when they attack full backs – which brings us back to Germany. If there's a weakness for Germany, it might be balls behind their wide defenders. On that note, given all the subplots and back stories around Klinsmann's history with the German team, it's intriguing to note that one of his most vehement critics, Philipp Lahm, is likely to revert to his natural full-back position, with Bastian Schweinsteiger coming in to midfield.
But regardless of who's at full-back for Germany, consider the positioning of Fabian Johnson as a kind of barometer. When USA are overloading a flank it's because he's getting forward to provide the extra man. If he's cropping up more in his own half, the USA may be trying to sit on a favorable scoreline.
Attack may be USA's best form of defense, but Klinsmann faces a number of big decisions about how he'd like to play – and how he's able to play. The extent to which Klinsmann interferes with a successful but possibly fatally weary starting line up will be a big clue. His comments suggest he'd like to trust them to complete the job, but it seems more a case of when, and not if, the exertions of Manaus take their toll. Yet again in this World Cup, it's difficult to see any good outcome for the USA in this game without the most judicious use of second-half subs.
Probable USA line up (4-2-3-1): Howard; Johnson, Cameron, Besler, Beasley; Beckerman, Jones; Bedoya, Bradley, Zusi; Dempsey


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Djokovic-Nadal semifinal showdown is fit for kings
It isn't for a championship, but clash is one fans have awaited since field was set
Published 11:40 pm, Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The ease with which Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic swept aside their quarterfinal opponents at the French Open was remarkably similar.
Both men won in straight sets Wednesday, hardly challenged. Both earned 12 break points, Nadal converting seven, Djokovic five. Nadal's serve was broken only once, Djokovic's twice.
In what amounted to heavy-duty practice sessions for the real test that lies ahead, Nadal needed 1 hour, 56 minutes to beat No. 9-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 in Court Philippe Chatrier, while a short walk away, Djokovic's 6-3, 7-6 (5), 7-5 victory over No. 12 Tommy Haas in Court Suzanne Lenglen lasted just 17 minutes longer.
Now comes the showdown everyone's been anticipating since the field was set nearly two weeks ago: A Djokovic vs. Nadal semifinal Friday that will have the feel of a final, and not only because they met for the championship at Roland Garros a year ago.
"A lot of people in the tennis world are looking to the matchup coming up with Rafa and Novak," said Haas, who at 35 was the oldest French Open quarterfinalist since 1971. "I'll definitely be watching."
Who wouldn't?
Djokovic, ranked and seeded No. 1, against Nadal, owner of a record seven French Open titles, including three in a row.
Djokovic, trying to become the eighth man to complete a career Grand Slam, against Nadal, trying to become the only man to win eight trophies at one major tournament.
Djokovic owns six major titles, Nadal 11.
Djokovic is 33-4 this season and reached his 12th consecutive major semifinal, the second-longest streak in history.
Nadal is 41-2 since returning in February after missing seven months because of a left knee injury.
That absence is why Nadal's ranking slid and he was seeded No. 3, so was drawn to play Djokovic in the semifinals; their previous 11 matchups came in tournament finals.
It's all enough to render Friday's other semifinal something of an afterthought, even if local fans have a rooting interest when No. 6 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France faces No. 4 David Ferrer of Spain.
Tsonga, who beat Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, wants to give France its first male champion at Roland Garros since Yannick Noah 30 years ago.
The women's semifinals Thursday are No. 1 Serena Williams against No. 5 Sara Errani, and No. 2 Maria Sharapova against No. 4 Victoria Azarenka. Sharapova, the defending champion, and Azarenka advanced Wednesday; Williams and Errani won their quarterfinals Tuesday.
Djokovic and Nadal will be playing each other for the 35th time. Nadal holds the edge in every category: 19-15 overall, 6-3 at majors, 4-0 in Paris, part of his 57-1 mark at the clay-court tournament. But Djokovic did win their most recent encounter, in the final at Monte Carlo on clay in April.


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On as cold, damp and dank a day as any curmudgeon could wish to enjoy, the Irish Open proved delightfully optimistic as far as the actual golf was concerned. The only thing missing from the Baltray links in County Louth was the one element that all great links need to barricade themselves from the modern-day professional – serious wind.
The smart talk before yesterday's opening round was that par would be a good score but by last night pundits were convening emergency meetings after Anders Edfors threw a 64 on the table only for Francesco Molinari to trump it with a course-record 63.
Nine- and eight-under par are good any time, but these scores were better than that. Certainly it was necessary to get the birdies under the belt because today's forecast of high winds and driving rain means further progress is unlikely for at least 24 hours. Edfors was first past the post with his 64. After 10 birdies – he made bogey at two of the short holes – he was understandably in upbeat mood. "I love links golf, love the challenge, the need for imagination."
It turns out that he also has a lot of experience of playing Irish links as his first sponsor nearly a decade ago was the owner of The Dubliner chain of pubs. "I was broke at the time and so the offer of about €12,000 was a huge break for me and covered several events on the Challenge Tour. Ian McGlinchy has since become a huge personal friend and I've been back here often to play with him on links."
Molinari's 63 was more predictable than Edfors' effort – the Swede won three times in 2006 but has lacked that sort of vibrancy since – for the younger Italian has finished 3–3–11–6 in his past four events. "I am a much better golfer now than when I won the Italian Open three years ago. Just better at everything, especially the short game," he said.
Less easy to gainsay was the fact that Ireland's leading challenger for their national title turns out to be an amateur, Shane Lowry (67), while Padraig Harrington may have to get back to the tinkering stuff after losing his ball on the last to return a desperately disappointing 73.
At least Belfast's Rory McIlroy overcame dropping shots at his second and third holes for a stubborn 69. His playing partner Colin Montgomerie shot a creditable 70 and it turns out no one talked much about the Ryder Cup in this group.
Asked if he regretted his reference to the match as an "exhibition" the day before playing alongside the captain for 2010, McIlroy thought carefully before saying: "No, I don't." At least this is one young man whose chutzpah should not be questioned.


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A major international crackdown on websites selling credit card details has seen several top websites taken offline by organised crime police.
More than £500m of fraud has been prevented by the recovery of 2.5m credit card numbers, police said.
Two British men were arrested in Tottenham and Birmingham, and a Macedonian man was also taken into custody. Police said more arrests were expected.
The UK Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) worked with teams in Europe, the United States and Australia for two years before carrying out the operation on Thursday.
At least 36 websites were shut down, the BBC reported.
The sites included some using Automatic Vending Carts (ATVs) to sell large amounts of stolen data very quickly.
"Working with the FBI, the BKA in Germany, the KLPD in the Netherlands, the Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Australian Federal Police, and the Romanian National Police, Soca has recovered over 2.5 million items of compromised personal and financial information over the past 2 years," Soca said in a statement.
Lee Miles, head of cyber operations for Soca said: "This operation is an excellent example of the level of international cooperation being focused on tackling online fraud.
"Our activities have saved business, online retailers and financial institutions potential fraud losses estimated at more than half a billion pounds, and at the same time protected thousands of individuals from the distress caused by being a victim of fraud or identity crime."
Soca also called on Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to stop the anonymous registration of web domains.
Miles told the BBC that ISPs needed to do more to stop customers "buying websites and using them for criminal ends".


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The 40-year-old sanctions imposed by the US against Cuba is illegal and inhuman, China's deputy representative to the UN Zhang Yishan told the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
Addressing the assembly after voting for a resolution demanding an immediate end to the most unpopular sanction with 178 other countries, Zhang recalled that similar resolutions have been adopted for 12 consecutive years, but the country concerned refused to comply.
The resolution urged all countries to comply with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles enshrined in the international legal instruments, repeal or invalidate all the laws and measures with the "extraterritorial effects" that affect the sovereignty of other states.
"Regrettably, the country concerned, continuing to act willfully, obstinately stick to the wrong position and ignore the just demand of the international community, has failed to implement the relevant resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations," he said.
The US has claimed that the sanctions "are aimed at enhancing democracy, freedom and human rights in Cuba," said the Chinese envoy, but the reality is by attempting to use embargo and sanction to force another country to give up its independently chosen development road, and even to overthrow the existing government.
Zhang said that the embargo and sanction have seriously "obstructed and constrained the Cuban people in their nation-building efforts to eradicate poverty, improve people's living standard, and promote economic and social development."
Nearly 80 countries have suffered economic losses as a result of the embargo and sanctions, according to Zhang, who noted that the international community "is entitled to raise serious concern over such embargo and sanction and demand an immediate end to them."


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RUFC - Q & A with an Iron Fan
Rotherham United take on Scunthorpe United this evening at Don Valley in a pre-season friendly and we managed to catch up with Iron fan, Max, who kindly answered some questions for us
How long have you been following Scunthorpe
Since I was a wee lad to be honest. Got my first season ticket when I was 10, and it's been a non-stop rollercoaster ever since
Can you remember your first game
Yep, we were absolutely tonked in a pre-season friendly by Nottingham Forest. Still gave me the football bug though!
You must have been disappointed with last season. Do you think it would have made any difference if Alan Knill had come in sooner?
Relegation is always disappointing, but under the circumstances - it was hardly surprising. I'm not sure it would've made any difference to be honest. Our previous boss Ian Baraclough was doing a good job under difficult circumstances - and was treated poorly by the club's hierarchy. I don't think Mourinho would've kept us up last season.
What are your thoughts on Knilly?
Knill has quickly become very popular. A few great results at the end of last season, including thrashing QPR, gave us brief hope - and he seems like a very good appointment, being an ex-Iron skipper of course. Can only hope he's given good time and reasonable resources.
What is the best game you have seen the Iron involved in
) Now that's a really tough one. Title wins, Play-off and Wembley triumphs, beating Newcastle et al, have got to be up there. But the absolute best, definitely has to be coming back from 2-0 down very late on, to stay up in the Championship at home to Reading in April 2010. Simply epic.
Who, for you, is the best player to have ever pulled on a Scunthorpe shirt
If it's all-time, the very best Iron has got to be Kevin Keegan. Liverpool, European Player of the Year, captaining - and managing England. His record speaks for itself... Just wish we'd had him up front last season!
Favourite and least favourite grounds you have visited
I'd have said Wembley if it hadn't been full of 45,000 Millwall fans at the time! Personally, Turf Moor was the bees' knees as the pies were lovely, the away end giant and cut by the players' tunnel, and it's fantastically old-school. Worse? Probably the soul-less Keepmoat at Doncaster. Especially with their bloody outrageous prices!
When Rotherham United is mentioned, what are your first thoughts
Robbing you blind and beating you 1-0 at home in League One back in 2006/7. Beckford scored the goal of the year from 30 yards, but you battered us - missing an open goal and a penalty in the process. Sorry!
With all the rumours involving Scunthorpe and Adam Le Fondre what are your thoughts on 'our' striker and could he do a job for you
I'd love to have Le Fondre on our books - especially as last season we were woefully short of goals, and I've seen no signing so far that looks like addressing that completely. He looks lively, energetic - and best of all talented. His attitude looks poor at times, but 20 goals in League One and nobody would care.
In League One, I certainly think he could do a job for us, although I have my doubts that he'll actually end up donning the claret & blue, especially if your price tag is North of £300k. A player + cash deal wouldn't be as popular in North Lincolnshire - but might have to be the way forward.
Can you go straight back up at the end of the season
Tough one. If we can somehow keep hold of Michael O'Connor and snap up Le Fondre - we've definitely got a fighting chance. If we do neither we've got no chance. League One will be extremely competitive this year, and I don't think this current Iron side is as strong as the previously promoted two.
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Structural Basis of UDP-galactose Binding by α-1,3-Galactosyltransferase (α3GT): Role of Negative Charge on Aspartic Acid 316 in Structure and Activity
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α-1,3-Galactosyltransferase (α3GT) catalyzes the transfer of galactose from UDP-galactose to form an α 1−3 link with β-linked galactosides; it is part of a family of homologous retaining glycosyltransferases that includes the histo-blood group A and B glycosyltransferases, Forssman glycolipid synthase, iGb3 synthase, and some uncharacterized prokaryotic glycosyltransferases. In mammals, the presence or absence of active forms of these enzymes results in antigenic differences between individuals and species that modulate the interplay between the immune system and pathogens. The catalytic mechanism of α3GT is controversial, but the structure of an enzyme complex with the donor substrate could illuminate both this and the basis of donor substrate specificity. We report here the structure of the complex of a low-activity mutant α3GT with UDP-galactose (UDP-gal) exhibiting a bent configuration stabilized by interactions of the galactose with multiple residues in the enzyme including those in a highly conserved region (His315 to Ser318). Analysis of the properties of mutants containing substitutions for these residues shows that catalytic activity is strongly affected by His315 and Asp316. The negative charge of Asp316 is crucial for catalytic activity, and structural studies of two mutants show that its interaction with Arg202 is needed for an active site structure that facilitates the binding of UDP-gal in a catalytically competent conformation.
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Asked if he'd be willing to share his knowledge with rookie tight end Blake Bell when the 49ers pay a preseason visit to Denver in August, Broncos tight end Owen Daniels didn't hesitate.
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Bell should take Daniels up on the offer. After all, the nine-year veteran has set a Pro Bowl precedent for the rare road Bell is traveling. Like Bell, Daniels, 32, was a Division I quarterback (Wisconsin) who switched to tight end in college and was taken as a fourth-round project in the NFL draft.
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For Daniels (6-3, 245) the most challenging aspect of his switch was blocking. His quarterback training was of no use when it came to using proper technique against industrial-sized linemen. Bell, 6-6 and 252 pounds, has a slightly bigger frame.
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Since Daniels made the position switch to tight end earlier in his college career, he might have been more polished entering the NFL than Bell will be.
Bell changed positions late in his college career, partly because he had success as a quarterback. In 2013, for example, he made eight starts and completed 140 of 233 passes for 1,648 yards with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. He moved to tight end when it was clear Trevor Knight would be the Sooners' starter in 2014.
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Bell obviously has Daniels beat when it comes to their college-quarterback resumes, but has plenty of work to do when it comes to matching his NFL accomplishments.
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Daniels said his athletic background - he played basketball and track and field at Naperville (Ill.) Central High - helped him make the transition. He also played different positions in football, including running back, before becoming a full-time quarterback in junior high.
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Bell played basketball and baseball at Bishop Carroll Catholic High in Wichita, Kan., and was selected in the 43rd round of the 2010 MLB draft as a pitcher. He also played wide receiver for one season in high school.
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