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Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountable and inspire others through the act of protest.
Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during, and after a protest is vital to keeping yourself and your information safe, as well as getting your message out. Theft, damage, confiscation, or forced deletion of media can disrupt your ability to publish your experiences. At the same time, those engaging in peaceful protest may be subject to search or arrest, or have their movements and associations mapped. They could become targets of surveillance and repression.
There are risks associated with attending a protest, and taking steps to mitigate them can go a long way in ensuring you—and the data you value—are kept safe. This guide outlines steps you can take before, during, and after a protest that will help maximize your effectiveness and keep yourself and your data more secure.
Remember that these tips are general suggestions for better data security and do not constitute legal advice or counseling. If you have specific legal concerns, seek the advice of a licensed attorney.
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Enable full-disk encryption on your device
Full-disk encryption ensures that the files across your entire device are encrypted. This is a form of encryption that protects data at rest—not to be confused with "in-transit encryption," which protects data that is transferred over the Internet. Full-disk encryption can help protect everything from your local database of text messages to the passwords stored in your browser. If your device is confiscated by police, or if it is lost or stolen, full-disk encryption can help protect the data stored on your device. Protest situations are often unpredictable, so losing your phone is a distinct possibility.
Android and iOS have long required full-disk encryption capabilities to be built into devices. These should be protected by a strong password: 8-12 random characters that are easy to remember and type in when you unlock your device. If devices are not protected by a strong password, the encryption may be easier to break using a brute force attack. The iPhone 5s and later have specialized hardware to protect against this type of attack, but a complex, strong password is still the best practice.
It is important to note that encrypting your device will likely not encrypt external storage media such as SD or flash memory cards. You have to encrypt these separately, and may not be able to encrypt them at all. You might want to investigate where files are stored on your device using a file browsing app, or remove external storage media from your device altogether.
In addition, many digital cameras lack the ability to encrypt. It is safe to assume that photos and videos taken with digital cameras will be stored unencrypted, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Remove fingerprint unlock and FaceID
Today, both iOS and Android allow users to unlock (and decrypt) their devices with their fingerprint, and the iPhone X's FaceID allows users to do the same with facial recognition. While these settings may seem appealing as convenient ways to enjoy the benefits of full-disk encryption, enabling them means an officer could physically force you to unlock your device with your fingerprint or face. In protest situations in particular—or in any other situation in which you may be more likely to encounter a government demand to search your phone (such as at a border crossing)—we suggest you turn this functionality off.
In the U.S., using a biometric—like your face scan or fingerprint—to unlock your phone compromises protections for the contents of your phone afforded to you under the Fifth Amendment privilege against compelled incrimination. A police officer may try to intimidate you into "consenting" to unlock your phone, whether you use a biometric or a memorized passcode. But if you exercise your right to refuse and biometric unlocking functionality is turned on, an officer may physically force you to biometrically unlock your device. Under current U.S. law—which is still in flux—using a memorized passcode generally provides a stronger legal footing to push back in court against compelled device unlocking/decryption. While EFF continues to fight against attempts by law enforcement to compel people to decrypt their devices, there is currently less protection against compelled face and fingerprint unlocking than there is against compelled password disclosure.
- In iOS, you can disable this by going into Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode (or Settings -> Face ID & Passcode, depending on your iPhone version) and removing each of the fingerprints, or tapping Reset Face ID in this menu.
- In Android, disabling this feature may depend on your device manufacturer. For Pixel devices, go into Settings -> Security -> Pixel Imprint and delete the fingerprints from this menu.
Install Signal
Signal is an app available on both iOS and Android that offers strong encryption to protect both text messages and voice calls. This type of protection is called end-to-end encryption, which secures your communications in transit.
In addition to encrypting one-to-one communication, Signal enables encrypted group chats. The app also recently added the functionality of having messages disappear anywhere from 10 seconds to a week after they are first read. In contrast to some other services like SnapChat, these ephemeral messages will never be stored on any server, and are removed from your device after disappearing.
In 2016, a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a subpoena to Open Whisper Systems, the developers of Signal. Because of the architecture of Signal, which limits the user metadata stored on the company's servers, the only data they were able to provide was "the date and time a user registered with Signal and the last date of a user's connectivity to the Signal service."
In the context of a protest, you might send relevant photos and videos to friends who are remote using Signal, so that if your phone is confiscated you have a way to retrieve the media later.
Back up your data
Take precautions to limit the potential costs of losing access to your device, whether it's lost, stolen or confiscated by law enforcement. Back up your data regularly and store that backup in a safe place to save you a headache later on.
Buy a prepaid, disposable phone
In the United States, at the time this guide was written, current federal regulation does not require you to show your ID to purchase a prepaid SIM card (but your state might). Most countries require you to provide a form of ID to purchase a prepaid SIM card, thus linking the card to your identity and removing the possibility of anonymity.
If you're concerned about protecting the data stored on your device, don't bring it to the protest. Instead, purchase a prepaid mobile phone. These devices can be purchased along with a SIM card at most large retail stores. Let your friends know your temporary number, and use this to coordinate activities. Remember that the location of mobile devices can be determined by the cell towers they connect to, so if you don't want your identity and location known, turn off your prepaid device before going home or anywhere that might reveal your identity. Using GPS should be safe, since GPS is a receiver and does not transmit any information. However, keep in mind that your device may store your coordinates. For this reason, we suggest you turn off location services.
When you're done with the phone, it can be safely recycled or discarded from a location that is not linked to you. Keep in mind that if you carry both your regular device and a prepaid one with you, the location of these devices can be correlated and compromise your anonymity.
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Take photos and videos without unlocking your device
Catching that perfect image is something you want to be ready for, and powerful images can help support your cause. If you've chosen a strong password, entering it into the device takes precious time, and you risk the moment passing before you're able to take the picture. Luckily, iOS and Android allow you to take photos and videos without unlocking your device.
- With Android Pixel devices, double-press the power button.
- At the iOS lock screen, you can firmly press on the camera icon. Older iOS devices require you to swipe.
Consider biking or walking to the protest
Automated License Plate Reader Systems (ALPRs) automatically record the license plates of cars driving through an area, along with the exact time, date, and location they were encountered. This technology is often used by law enforcement in the United States and many other countries, or employed by private companies such as Vigilant and MVTrac who then share license plate data with law enforcement and other entities. Amassed in huge databases, this data is retained for an unknown period of time. These companies have lobbied and litigated vigorously against statutes that would ban the private collection of license plate data or otherwise regulate ALPRs. Essentially, your location can be tracked over time based on the driving history of any car registered to you, with very few legal limits in place as to how this data can be collected, accessed, shared, and retained.
Consider using alternative means of public transportation if you would prefer that your movements and associations remain private.
Read more in our Street Level Surveillance guide on ALPRs.
Enable airplane mode
Airplane mode ensures that your device will not be transmitting for the duration of your time at the protest, and prevents your location from being tracked. Unfortunately, this also means that you won't be able to message or call your friends, so plan accordingly. Before going to the protest, agree on a spot where you and your friends can meet if you get separated. You may also want to turn off location services.
Some apps allow you to navigate without having network access. Since GPS is a receive-only system, you can selectively turn GPS on after enabling airplane mode. Be sure to download a map of the area of the protest beforehand.
If you are arrested in the United States
If you are detained and questioned by police, you have a right to request to speak with an attorney before and during any questioning. It is best to say "I want my attorney and I choose to remain silent" and then refuse questioning until you have a chance to talk to a lawyer.
However, if you do decide to waive your right to the assistance of counsel and answer questions without an attorney present, be sure to tell the truth. It is a crime to lie to a police officer and you may find yourself in more trouble for lying to law enforcement than for whatever it was they wanted to talk to you about in the first place.
If the police ask to see your phone, you can tell them that you do not consent to a search of your device. They might still be able to seize your phone and search it later, with a warrant, but at least it will be clear that you did not give them permission to do so.
If the police ask for the password to unlock your electronic device (or ask you to unlock it directly), you can refuse and ask to speak to your lawyer. Whether and how law enforcement may compel you to unlock your device(s) is still an unsettled legal issue; ask your attorney about how to best assert your Fifth Amendment rights, which protect you from being forced to give the government self-incriminating testimony. You may suffer adverse consequences at the hands of law enforcement—from having your phone seized to being booked into custody—for refusing to provide your password or biometric key. Every arrest situation is different, however, and you will need to consult with an attorney to help you sort through your particular circumstances.
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Scrub metadata on photos
Once you are ready to post your photos, it's a good idea to scrub the metadata contained in the image files if you don't want to leak personally identifying information. Metadata on photos can include information such as the model of camera the photo was taken on, the exact time and location where the photo was taken, and even your name. The easiest way to remove any original photo metadata is to transfer the photo onto a desktop computer and then take a screenshot of the image. You can then post that screenshot instead of the original image.
What to do if your device is confiscated
If your device has been confiscated, you may have legal recourse to get it back. In the U.S., your attorney can file a motion for the return of your property if it is not being held as evidence in a pending case. If the police believe that evidence of a crime was found on your electronic device, including in your photos or videos, the police can keep it as evidence. They may also attempt to make you forfeit your electronic device, but you can challenge such asset forfeiture in court.
You can also revoke access for some services that are logged in on your device. For instance, on Twitter if you go to Settings and privacy -> Apps and devices, you can revoke access for devices that have permission to connect to your Twitter account. For other services, simply changing your password or passphrase will prompt the app to log out. But beware that revoking law enforcement access or remotely deleting data may expose you to the risk of being charged with obstruction of justice or the destruction of evidence. You should always speak to your attorney first before deciding how to proceed.
Online services may provide logs of recent log-ins for your account. If you are worried your device is being used to access accounts without your consent, it might be useful for you to see if such logs are available and monitor them.


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Bitter and Salty – Episode 56 – Back in Blizzcon TimePosted by Bitter and Salty
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In the fifty-sixth World of Warcraft podcast episode, we buy Ice Cold Milk and Flour from vendors to make Gold and Marionettes, we share our favorite resources for getting started with building your very own gaming rig, we list what we would like to accomplish in-game before the Draenor Warlords arrive, we speculate one last time about what the next expansion will be before it's announced, and we recommend that you relax, take it easy, and don't panic… because Blizzcon is almost here!!
Bitter and Salty is brought to you weekly by Molsan and Sláinte.
Vendor Item Sale
Ran around to the vendors in Thunder Bluff and flipped at extreme prices
Macabre Marionette
Buying all today!
Hardware Chat
@SaltySlainte @Molsan I'm looking to custom build 2 gaming rigs but have no idea where to start. Looking at newegg… Any tips for a first
— @_Winkee (@WinkeeGaming) November 2, 2013
Call from Strumpet
Legendary Cloak ding!
Expansion Talks
What is the ONE thing you'd like to accomplish before the Draenor Warlords arrive?
Yeah, we're going… now what?
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Howdy all ye Bitter and Salty 🙂
After leaving most of my toons languishing in the mid 80s, I've finally picked up my Mage and gotten her to 89. Her biggest issue is having to make trips back to Shrine of the Two Moons to maintain her transmog set (aka, keeping up with Magmaw). From the top down…
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So, Kerry & I did travel over the long weekend. We didn't travel by car nor did we travel with kids. That's right, no kids! We left on one of our rare no-kids weekend. We picked up my sister, dropped the kids off at my mom & dad's and headed to Vegas.
Even though we did not get to try out any of our road trip tips, we got to see some parents struggling in the airport with kids. I saw everything from too many bags, giant car seats, messy food, to over-sized strollers. As the maker of the Travelmate, this is one of the main topics we like to discuss. My plan was to wait a few weeks to get into the air travel topic but after being in the airport this weekend, I have to start now.
For this post I will just touch on the topic and respond to what I saw this weekend. Since this is what we deal with the most, there will be lots of discussions throughout the travel season.
To start – the number one goal for me is to make travel with kids as simple as possible. That can't be done when you are lugging around a heavy, awkward car seat, extra carry-on bags, and pushing a large stroller.
Tip 1. Travel with some form of a care giver – if at all possible – grandparent, auntie, nanny…. Why do it alone? I know this isn't always feasible so …
Tip 2. Buy a gogo Kidz Travelmate, by yours truly, gogobabyz.com. It won't break the bank and it will make your life so much easier – that is why we invented it. (Here's why: the gogo Kidz Travelmate allows you to wheel your car seat AND child through the airport; with one-hand! This means you have another hand to roll your carry on or hold your boarding pass or even carry your cup of coffee. The alternative to owning a gogo Kidz Travelmate looks like this: you holding your baby while your husband carries the car seat and you pushing the stroller, which is not carrying your child but is carrying your carry on….sound familiar? It is a sight I see way too often. There simply is no need to struggle this way)
I know, I am horrible – not even a week into my blog career and I'm already making plugs for our products. Sorry, but you know what, it is all in our tagline, making life easier "when you and your baby are on the go."
In all seriousness, this blog was created to be a resource for parents on the go. We make travel products so there will be some plugging. I urge you to not get scared away and continue to follow us through the travel season and PLEASE add your comments and tips. Let's help this really take off. Being a parent is a hard job; let's do what we can to make it easier.
So, stay tuned – more is coming. I encourage you to browse all the posts and add what you can, what you think can help others. You might just help change a potential disastrous vacation into the first of many cherished vacations.
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Marine Park
The Daily Plant : Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Demonstrating a firm commitment to the environment, Parks & Recreation is embarking on the first capital project designed to meet standards recently set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Architects and Landscape Architects at the Olmsted Center are seeking Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification for the new community center in development for Marine Park, Brooklyn.
"Commissioner Benepe has directed us to make Parks & Recreation the greenest of green agencies," said Amy Freitag, Deputy Commissioner for Capital Projects. "The LEED certification of the Marine Park Community Center marks a watershed in our architecture program toward an environmentally conscious design aesthetic."
The project will provide the community with a new circular building to replace the existing boxy WPA-era Field House. The new building will contain a large room for community programming and facilities for Parks Maintenance & Operations' new district headquarters. The structure will be built to comply with "The LEED Green Building Rating System,® a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings."
The LEED Certification process was devised by the USGBC "to distinguish building projects that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by meeting the highest performance standards". Projects registered at the beginning stages of design can qualify for regular certification or silver, gold or platinum certification based on the percentage of requirements, out of a 69 point checklist, with which they comply. The checklist is broken down into categories that assess the sustainability of the landscape surrounding the structure, water efficiency, use of energy, impact on the atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in the design process. The LEED rating system was developed and intended primarily to evaluate commercial buildings. Since this administration's landscape design policy has always advocated green design, it was logical to work towards certification for a new public building in a park.
To attain their goal of silver certification for the Marine Park project, designers will need to satisfy 33 to 38 of the listed requirements. To this end, they are creatively conceiving ways to incorporate green elements such as a vegetated roof, which will absorb rainwater and reduce the volume of runoff that can contribute to overwhelming the sewer system. The heating and air-conditioning system will be engineered with geothermal loops that tap into the aquifer underground and circulate groundwater that remains consistently at around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, efficiently modulating the temperature in the building at a comfortable level in all seasons. Photovoltaic panels on the roof will capture solar energy and covert it into electricity. Structural and decorative materials made from recycled content will also be used.
Parks & Recreation's own Landscape Architect Paul Rube, who just received his professional LEED accreditation, a team of his colleagues, and private consultants are in the initial stages of this exciting project. Director of Architecture Bruce Eisenberg looks forward to "bringing sustainable design into our parks. It is the first of many to come."
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"Green comes from blue, but it surpasses blue."
Chinese Proverb
Directions to Marine Park
- Major Habitat Restoration And Trail Development Project Gets Underway This Fall In Marine Park
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The whitewashed buildings and the churches crowned with blue domes of the Greek islands draw tourists seeking an enchanting experience in the midst of nowhere. Santorini is one of the gorgeous Greek islands with its whitewashed towns perched on the cliffside overlooking the perpetual blue seas. The best part of Santorini is the caldera views and sunsets but these vantage points can be crowded at times but wait, how about relishing these vistas from the comfort of your rooms? Yes, there are ample of Santorini accommodations wchechich offer wonderful panoramic vistas of caldera and sunset and are considered the best place to stay on Santorini island.
Our trip to Santorini was a last moment plan and a quick getaway from Athens and we had difficulty looking for best place to stay in Santorini with a view moreover we were traveling with a baby so the reviews of the Santorini hotels were very crucial for us. We finally settled down for a studio Ecoxenia Studios (Check Availability and Prices for Ecoxenia Studios) a km from Oia center which though did not have views over caldera but still had a wonderful sunset over the sea. The rooms are spacious with a kitchenette. The property has a garden, Jacuzzi, and a restaurant.
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So if you are planning to visit Santorini and wondering where to stay in Santorini here we have a list of Santorini hotels straight from the travel bloggers sharing their experience for you to choose from on your Santorini holidays.
Hotels in Oia Santorini
Santo Maris, Oia ($$$)
Oia is known as the best place in all of Santorini to watch the famed Cyclades sunset. While rooms in Oia are highly coveted, many hotels lack the intimacy and privacy that one covets on a holiday. Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa has the perfect combination of spectacular sunsets, serene surroundings, and placid privacy.
Recommended by Collette & Scott Stohler of Roamaroo.
Just a 5-minute walk from downtown Oia, Santo Maris is close enough to the action while still possessing an intimate sanctuary setting for its guests. The suites at Santo Maris each come with their own plunge pool and picturesque sunset sea view. In addition to the 5-star suites, Santo Maris boasts four infinity pools, top-notch dining, and an award-winning spa.
Check for Availability and the Latest Prices on Booking.com.
Oia Collection Villas, Oia ($)
We were determined to catch an iconic sunset during our trip to Santorini and opted to stay in Oia, a village perched on the edge of the Caldera and set against the backdrop of the colorful Oia cliffside, which is famous for its sunset views. Santorini has been on our travel bucket list forever and we decided to celebrate finally making it to the Greek Island with a stay in one of the cave hotels which are an island specialty.
Recommended by Elaine & David, read more on Santorini guide on their blog.
We stayed in a fantastic cave villa, part of the Oia Collection, where our accommodation was built into the Santorini cliff side. We loved lounging on our private terrace overlooking the Caldera, relaxing in our outdoor tub and sleeping below the cave walls. It's the perfect spot to chill out and the location, a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets of Oia, was perfect. Our cave villa was most definitely our little slice of Santorini heaven!
Check for Availability and the Latest Prices on Booking.com.
Caldera Villas, Oia ($)
Caldera villas located in the heart of Oia is a spacious hotel with a breathtaking view of the caldera. The rooms were huge and included a spacious living area. This is perfect for families or a group. It is a bit of journey to get to the villa. So make sure you make the appropriate contact with the hotel, they provide assistance getting your bags to the hotel.
Recommended by Christina Tong of Backpack and a Fork.
Keep in mind the villa is located on a side of a mountain, people that need assistance are advised not to stay here in my opinion. Oh, I forgot! They also have a complimentary breakfast in the morning to take in the view.
Check for Availability and the Latest Prices on Booking.com.
Strogili Traditional Houses, Oia ($$)
My priority for Santorini was a caldera-view hotel and an affordable rate. I was thrilled when I discovered Strogili Traditional Houses as it met every expectation and more — a beautiful pool, homemade breakfast served on the patio, and a caring staff. When we arrived at 6:30 in the morning, they gave us a room in which to rest until our own room was ready.
Recommended by Tamara Wilcox, read more on best of Santorini on her blog.
The silence was what I was least prepared for and what has lingered most favorably in my mind. As you stand on the patio in front of your room and look out over the caldera, the only thing you will hear is a light breeze caressing the cliffs. It is magical!
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Marizan Caves & Villas, Oia ($$)
You'll find the Marizan Caves & Villas at the northern-most tip of the scenic village of Oia. These villas provide spectacular views of the dazzling blue Aegean sea, and the surrounding caldera. They are also a prime location for enjoying Oia's legendary sunsets. The highlight of our stay at Marizan was finishing the day on our patio with a glass of wine in hand, watching the sky slowly turn orange. It was wonderful to enjoy a romantic sunset in private. Mornings were a delight too with freshly baked bread, cheese and ham delivered right to our door, and accompanied by the best views of the island. Quite a start to the day!
Recommended by Cindy Collins, read their post on why Santorini is a Photographer's Paradise.
All of this was topped off by our incredibly caring and welcoming hosts, who made sure that every part of our stay was perfect. They really made our time in Santorini all that more special. We loved Marizan Caves and we can't wait to return one day.
Check for Availability and the Latest Prices on Booking.com.
Esperas Hotel, Oia ($$)
On my last visit to Santorini, I stayed in Esperas, a luxurious hotel located in the village of Oia famous for the magnificent sunsets. The hotel is at the end of the village carved into the volcanic cliff overlooking the volcano and Ammoudi Bay. There are three types of accommodation available; studios, cave houses, and suites all built in the traditional Santorini style. The rooms are equipped with all the modern amenities and some also enjoy outdoor Jacuzzis. From your private terrace, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the caldera.
Recommended by Chrisoula Manika of Travel Passionate.
There is also a restaurant on site that serves Mediterranean cuisine, a cave pool, and many sun loungers. The highlight of the hotel is its position that lets you enjoy one of the best sunsets from the privacy of your terrace.
Check for Availability and the Latest Prices on Booking.com.
Hotels in Fira Santorini
ZuziM Villa, Fira ($$$)
Santorini offers many accommodations within the stunning caldera view.
But in case you are looking for something with a bit more privacy but still very central, ZuziM Villa in Vourvoulos could be just the right place for you. Only a mile away from the capital Fira, this traditional build cave house comes with a stunning terrace and a heated outdoor Jacuzzi with sea view. It is the perfect location for a romantic getaway.
Recommended by Mia Fox
While you can enjoy some relaxing time, away from all the tourist troubles, you will also be able to enjoy a beautiful sunrise, just before your host will arrive to pamper you with an excellent outdoor breakfast. There is not much not to love about this place, except that you will need a car or use a taxi to get around the island or do your shopping.
Check for Availability and the Latest Prices for ZuziM Villa.
Pantelia Suites, Fira ($)
We stayed in Pantelia Suites in Santorini, a combination of luxury and authentic Greek holiday home. Pantelia Suites is traditional Greek House which is about 200 years old and renovated now to luxury stay for tourists.
Location:- These suites are located in the capital of Santorini island named Fira. It is very close to Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the island and on famous Caldera walks at the center of Fira.
View:- As Pantelia Suites is located on the side of Kaldera cliff this hotel has a beautiful volcano view and the famous Santorini sunset with Blue waters of Aegean Sea.
Recommended by Yukti Agarwal, Read the full view of Pantelia suites on her blog.
Rooms:- There are total 6 luxury suites in the premises laid over 3 levels in a zigzag manner like a traditional Greek house. All suites have private balcony/terrace with sea views. It is painted in traditional blue and white colors yo maintain its authenticity. There are 3 terrace sit-outs in Pantelia suites offering different beautiful views like layers of a wedding cake. Every layer has a different flavor.
Pantelia Suites is a perfect place to stay In Santorini for feeling and getting absorbed like an actual Greek. Views from this hotel are incredible. I would love to go again and again and stay in the same place.
Check for Availability and the Latest Prices on Booking.com.
Villa Firostefani 7-minute walk to Fira ($)
I don't usually promote accommodations when I write about a destination, but this hotel, Villa Firostefani, that my partner and I stayed in Santorini exceeded our expectations greatly.
Here are some services they provide, at only 20€ a night in Santorini:
– Free pick up from the port
– Free breakfast daily
Recommended by Isabel Leong, read more about Santorini travel on her blog.
Granted, the rooms are basic and so is the homemade breakfast, but it is more than you can ask for only 20€ per night. Even though it does not have an infinity pool nor does it sit on in the middle of white terraces, Villa Firostefani is only a 7-minute walk to Fira, the main town, with picturesque views of Firostefani and Fira. While not on the picturesque side of Fira, you can still admire the sunrise views from the sea from your hotel room.
They are a family-run business so their service was very warm and hospitable.
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Hotels in Imerovigli Santorini
Astra Suites, Imerovigli ($$)
Dramatic views, a friendly service, and a room to die for in Astra Suites in Imerovigli
I truly love Astra Suites as it has its own character. It is not stereotypical Cycladic style, so each unit can be taken as an original unique colorful piece of art. High ceilings, arty ornaments plus the giant his 'n' her shower. Probably the most what I love about this place is proactive friendly staff. Before I realized my bags were lugged in from the car, and also the room service was decent and fast. My check-in was flawless, and I was welcomed with wine and a fruit platter on the house upon arrival. I cannot miss mentioning the breakfast that is brought to my terrace every morning. The location of the hotel, Imerovigli, is great, midway between Oia and Thira. It was the perfect spot to privately enjoy Santorini's famous golden sunset. The last day of my stay I spent relaxing by caldera edge pool and in the small spa with hammam and sauna.
Recommended by Jelena Matic of Serbian Girl In Greece
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Andromeda Villas & Spa Resort, Imerovigli ($)
Andromeda Villas & Spa Resort is an affordable luxury hotel, located 300 meters above sea level, hanging over the Caldera rim. I have visited Santorini 3 times and every time I stayed at the Andromeda Villas & Spa Resort. The service has been consistently excellent, the rooms are super cute in traditional Greek style with views over the ocean. My personal highlights are the three infinity pools and huge sunbeds, the perfect place to chill.
Recommended by Wiebke of Miss Abroad
I also love the location! The hotel is situated in scenic Imerovigli, the highest, most central part of Santorini's caldera. The village is called "Balcony of the Aegean" for a reason: Imerovigli has one of the best sunsets, views of the volcano and is far away from the crowds. Yet, the capital of the island, Fira, is only a 30 minutes scenic walk away.
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Pegasus Suites & Spa, Imerovigli ($$)
Pegasus Suites & Spa clings to the hillside overlooking Santorini's caldera. Located in Imerovigli, the hotel is in a section of the village where roads are too narrow for cars, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the private jacuzzis and pools that many of the suites have. Depending on the time of year, guests can enjoy Santorini's famous sunsets right from their balconies or the hotel's fabulous restaurant that specializes in candlelit dinners.
Recommended by Laura and Lance Longwell, read more on their Greece travels.
In addition to the huge suites and unparalleled view, we loved that the hotel organizes private excursions. Rather than pile onto a crowded public tour, we enjoyed a six-hour cruise of the caldera with fewer than 15 other hotel guests—true luxury in Santorini.
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Above Blue Suites, Imerovigli ($$)
For a central island stay with stunning views, Above Blue Suites in the Imerovigli area of Santorini is a perfect choice! Above Blue Suites is located high on the cliff, therefore, it offers stunning views! For us, the highlight was the many outdoor spaces to take in the famed Caldera view. We loved starting our day with breakfast delivered to our suite as we took in the vibrant blue views of the Caldera. Equally amazing was the opportunity to enjoy the stunning sunset from our private suite with a bottle of bubbly!
Recommended by Brian & Amanda, read more on lodging in Santorini on their blog.
There is a gorgeous pool for guests to cool off during the day. One of our favorite features is that Above Blue Suites turns the pool area into an outdoor restaurant in the evenings to have a romantic meal as the sun goes down. There are limited tables each evening and while people that aren't guests of the property can make a reservation, hotel guests receive priority seating. Overall, Above View Suites delivers high-quality rooms with several areas to enjoy the picturesque Caldera landscapes.
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Grace Hotel, Imerovigli ($$$)
If you've seen pictures of Santorini, no doubt you've seen a photo of the Grace hotel Santorini among them! The infinity pool is an iconic sight on the island, blending into the blue waters of the caldera and reflecting the warm tones of the Cycladic sunset.
Grace Santorini is a boutique hotel that absolutely epitomizes luxury travel, one of many reasons why we chose to celebrate our honeymoon there. The stylish rooms are beautifully decorated, while in keeping with the Greek Island feel. And many of the spacious suites come with their own private plunge pool to soak in after a day out exploring the island. No matter which room you choose, you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking caldera view.
Recommended by Nadine of Le Long Weekend
But our favorite feature was the champagne breakfast! Served al fresco, the food was fabulous and the service impeccable.
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Hotels in Perissa Santorini
Hotel Zorzis, Perissa
Just five minutes walk to the black sands of Perissa Beach, Hotel Zorzis is the perfect hotel if you want to be able to enjoy Santorini, but stay away from the crowds. Perissa is a beach town with plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars. Meanwhile, owners Captain Spiros and his wife Hiroko welcome guests to their adult-only elegant accommodation, with interiors reminiscent of the blue and white buildings so famous in Oia, some 30 minutes away. We enjoyed the relaxing ambiance of the pool and its mountain backdrop, as well as hearing Captain Spiros' tales of his seafaring days – be warned, though, he will bring out the ouzo and happily chat to you until all hours of the morning!
Recommended by Ting Dalton of My Travel Monkey
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Anny Studios, Perissa ($)
After staying at Anny Studios four years running I am about to take my fifth trip there! The breakfast options are great and the BEST frappe in Greece! Anny's is perfectly located on Perissa beach – turn right out the door and within 30 seconds you're on the beach. Ranging from dorm rooms to self-contained studios everyone at Anny's has access to the in-house pool and bar which is tended by some of the friendliest people you can meet! Situated just a few minutes' walk from the bus stops you can be in Fira or Oia in a snap. If busses aren't your style you can head out on a scooter, bike, or car from any of the rental companies in walking distance. With enough great restaurants to eat at a different place every night for weeks Perissa beach and Anny Studios is the perfect Santorini experience – without the crowds.
Recommended by Samantha Ann of Carryon, or Bust.
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Hotels in Kamari Santorini
Cavo Bianco Santorini, Kamari ($)
They say Santorini is one of the most romantic islands in the world and Cavo Bianco Santorini makes sure to remind you of that. The hotel is set on the Kamari/Perissa side of the island by the Black Beach. The beach is composed of black volcanic sand pebbles and is at the foot of a mountain that features an archeological site. Besides the fact that the location is perfect and adjacent to the picturesque infamous Black Beach, you are also surrounded by your choice of great restaurants on the Kamari promenade that overlook the sea. Cavo Bianco is a boutique hotel with a modern Santorini design and even though it's fairly small I loved that it still offers 2 pools, a poolside bar, multiple jacuzzis, outdoor dining, & spa options. In regards to dining, you're surrounded by amazing restaurants on the streets of Kamari. However, the complimentary breakfast buffet at Cavo Bianco was the best breakfast I had in Santorini, but more than that, the fact that the hotel isn't run with tons of guests makes you feel a bit like you're eating your breakfast in seclusion with your vacation partner(s).
The suites feature private jacuzzis inside or outside your bedroom. Personally, the suites with the jacuzzi outside the room are the way to go. The chlorine aroma inside of your room is not ideal and I experienced it first hand. The suites are chic and stylish and open up to a terrace where you can read a book, sit in the jacuzzi, or admire the magical Santorini scenery.
Cavo Bianco Santorini was great and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, everything about this boutique hotel exudes relaxation and the setting and atmosphere are extremely #Instagram worthy!
Recommended by Jordan Sinclair of Jordan Sinclair Blog
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An Editorial Review of "A Simple Soul" by Vadim Babenko
In this character-driven novel that delves deeply into the psyches of six flawed individuals seeking life's meaning in post-Soviet Moscow, the most enigmatic character is Russia itself. "A Simple Soul" transcends genres and time as its characters move across the vast lands of Russia and its ever-changing socio-economic landscape. Prepare to be transported.


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Crystal has announced the opening of a new additional production and distribution facility in Glasgow.
The Glasgow factory will produce the company's SynerJy range of PVC-U windows and doors, as well as supplying its aluminium products, composite doors and roofs.
Tim Goldspink, Crystal's Group Operations Director, said: "Scotland has some amazing merchants, all selling more and more of our products, as their customers now know that made to measure PVC-U windows and doors are available via their local builders' merchant.
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Today Kogalymavia airline (TM Metrojet), whose aircraft broke on Saturday together with 224 people onboard, held press conference. «External influence could be the unique reasonable cause of destruction of the A321 plane in air», – the deputy director general of airline on flight work Alexander Smirnov declared. Meanwhile Reuters reports about the first results of studying of black boxes.
The A321 plane was not exposed to external influence, and the pilot did not report to the dispatcher about any malfunctions before the liner disappeared from a radar, reported the source of Reuters familiar with the first results of studying of «black boxes», reports RBC.
The agency also reports referring to the Egyptian participants of investigation that the plane was not exposed to external influence.
The Kogalymavia company has other point of view.
– There is no such refusal which could take to that the plane collapsed in air. In this case the plane collapsed from blow about the earth. А320 very reliable plane, automatic equipment let's leave on big overloads even at a gross blunder of the pilot, – Alexander Smirnov told.
He noted that mechanical influence aboard the plane could be the unique cause of destruction of the plane in air. Thus Smirnov made a reservation that the commission into which specialists of the Federal Service for Transport Supervision and Rosaviation enter should do conclusions. What sort it was mechanical influence, Smirnov refused to specify and urged to wait results of investigation.
In airline declared that do not adhere to any versions, but completely exclude possibility of malfunction of a technical vessel and a mistake of pilots. The plane took off precisely according to the schedule that says that the crew did not undertake any additional actions. Other crews did not complain of any malfunctions, declared in "Kogalymavia" management. Before a departure the board looked round technicians of "Kogalymavia" on standard procedure, added in airline.
The deputy director general of Metrojet on engineering support, in turn, assumed that «at the moment of the beginning of development of a catastrophic situation the crew completely lost working capacity». It that fact, according to him, speaks that the crew did not undertake attempts to contact land services.
Upon transition of the A321 plane of Kogalymavia airline to falling over the Sinai Peninsula, the crew completely lost control over management, the deputy director general of airline on technical and production questions Andrey Averyanov declared to journalists.
– Upon transition to falling the A321 plane, most likely, received considerable constructive damages which did not allow to continue flight. Also it is visible, in this regard during the same moment of the beginning of development of a catastrophic situation the crew completely lost working capacity, these can explain that there was no attempt to contact and report on an emergency onboard, – Averyanov at press conference in Moscow told.
The Kogalymavia airline will do the utmost to receive real results of investigation of the reasons of crash of the Russian Airbus-321 airliner over Sinai, the general director of the company Alexander Snagovsky declared to journalists.
– First of all, the company management, all personnel of the company presents condolences. There are no words to show our feelings and our pain, we cannot even pick up them. The airline does everything to help relatives and to receive real results of investigation which will be finished, – told Snagovsky.
– Let's wait official results of investigation, and the commission will tell us about its results, I would not like to be engaged now in conjectures, it is outside my competence, – Smirnov at press conference told.
The Airbus-321 liner of Kogalymavia airline which on Saturday made flight from the Egyptian Sharm el-Sheikh to St. Petersburg, broke on Sinai. Onboard there were 217 passengers and seven crew members. All of them were lost. Accident became the largest for all history Russian and Soviet aircraft.


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Windows prompted me to "fix" my HDD and it turned a whole folder into a file without extension, this was a while ago now but is there any way of recovering these files? I think it was about 10-15 files in .bin format.
This is the file in question - I am not allowed to post URLs yet but the file is named VMC.
Also opening it in an HEX Editor (I use HxD) reveals the names of the files that the folder used to contain.
The one file that is the most important is GT4.bin. The .bin files are all virtual memory cards for my FMCB PS2 Slim and my about 75% completion of GT4 is contained in that .bin file.
Running UnCHK etc just generates more files without extensions. VMC-1, VMC-2, VMC-3 and so on up to about VMC-8.
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I would like to invite you to attend UCLA's Undergraduate Research Week, which is being held May 22-26, 2017. A highlight of the week is Research Poster Day on Tuesday, May 23, 1 – 4 p.m., where over 800 students in all disciplines and majors will present their work in Pauley Pavilion. Another significant event is the Humanities, Arts and Sciences Oral Presentations, which will be held on Thursday May 25, 10am – 3pm in the UCLA Luskin Conference Center. Please join us (if only for a few minutes) in Pauley Pavilion or the Luskin Center to view the research accomplishments of the students who work with UCLA faculty. Events that showcase undergraduate research and creative activities are occurring all through the month of May. A schedule of all the events can be viewed at http://urweek.ugresearch.ucla.edu/ .
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|It's 58 miles to the next gas station at Lida Junction on S.R. 266, looking west.
|Corral near the junction of SRs 266 and 174, the road to Gold Point. Halogetin in the foreground, unidentified scrub beyond the fences.
And now I'm going to deviate from my usual format to tell a story that may or may not have occurred in the Palmetto Mountains, one which I am assured by a certain geo-type, who may or may not have been present, not only did not occur, but could not possibly have occurred. Some details may or may not have been changed in this retelling. Any similarities to certain Former Mining Company trips made in the area during the mid- to late 1980s are unquestionably coincidental.
There were four of us geo-types, four geos on a 2-truck expedition into an area of old mining prospects on the south side of an east-west-trending mountain range in a relatively arid area. The sun was high in the sky, as it often is at about midday. The white Chevy pickup (this part is clear in my mind) was ahead of me, going more slowly than would have been comfortable in my company truck, which was a half-ton, 4WD Ford pickup, probably an '85. The Ford could take the deep washboard that was pervasively present through the area at higher speeds than the Chevy because of its better sway bars and other off-road accoutrements. (I know, I know; this sounds like a trite Chevy-Ford rivalry.) Consequently, I was staying a ways back, letting "the guys" go ahead. (In my truck, we were two youngish women, both geologists.)
And now we come to the controversial part of this possibly apocryphal story.
The two ahead of us—those two in that white Chevy pickup, the truck that also lacked enough gumption to go up hills in anything higher than middle gear (I won't mention here its barely SFW nickname)—took off on a hummocky-looking, powdery-textured two-track that was running straight up a steep hill. I won't exaggerate and say this was the steepest dirt road I'd ever seen (or driven on), but something about it, besides my aversion to being right behind someone on a dirt road—ugh, the dust!—made me stay at the bottom of the hill while I watched them ascend steeply and make a sharp, overly banked turn to the right.
Up ahead in the distance, they stopped. By now we could either barely see them, or they were beyond our sight. We, who had stayed below, walked on up: it wouldn't be that far to the next prospect, and we wanted to check out the road. Oh, look! Beyond the curve the road cuts straight across the hill at a complete sidehill! Any forward or backward movement and the rear end will slide out! (The rear end is usually the part to go first; a complete roll down the side of the mountain is less common).
Disclaimer: The driver of the white truck maintains that there was no sidehill too steep for the truck at this particular locale (which I remember as being in the Palmetto Mountains), and that there was no winching uphill to a Joshua tree in progress when I showed up on foot (and no winching to any Joshua tree ever, anywhere). And the usual statement—pictures, or it didn't happen—could apply. There definitely were no pictures.
I'll stop for now, not to leave anyone hanging or anything, and will come back to the Palmettos once more, with some roadside geology.
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DETROIT—It looks better in blue. On an all-white stage, Ford CEO Mark Fields brought out the all-new Lincoln Continental, reviving an iconic nameplate. The darker prototype version shown at the New York show last year made a bigger impression, but this is still one very imposing automobile. It will be at dealerships in the fall.
The Lincoln Continental was a star in three decades. The 1939 original, styled by Bob Gregorie (reflecting the understated taste of Edsel Ford), offered clean lines and a big V-12 engine for much of the '40s (interrupted by World War II). It looked modern then, and it still does. The car wasn't a big seller then, but prestigious? Yes.
The 1950s Lincoln Continental Mark II was gorgeous, a classic, but it wasn't a moneymaker. (Photo: Chad Horwedel/Flick)
In 1956 and 1957, the Continental Mark II continued the tradition — low-key elegance, and (because of exacting production standards) the company lost money on every one. The '60s version, with suicide doors and the world's only four-door convertible, recalls the "Mad Men" era and the swingin' White House of John F. Kennedy, who actually died in one. There's more history (the marque disappeared in 2002), but the important part ends here.
The jazz combo featuring Sara Niemietz introduced the new Lincoln. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
Evoking the '60s, Lincoln had a nice jazz combo (featuring vocalist Sara Niemietz, who nailed "Fever" and Fly Me to the Moon") serenade Lincoln President Kumar Galhotra, who called the Continental a statement of "quiet luxury." It's warm, he said, it's human. Unlike the competition, it's not about raw horsepower — "the doors close behind you, softly. You take in the scent of leather" as you sink into the "tailored" seat (which offers heating, cooling and massages). You fire up the three-liter, 400-horsepower, twin-turbo V-6 as you occupy your "beautiful personal sanctuary."
The prose was a bit purple, yes. But what we have here is a very impressive vehicle aimed at the Chinese market, where big cars with chauffeurs are preferred. The economic situation there is a challenge, but Fields said the company experienced its second year of strong growth there last year. Some 33 Lincoln dealerships were opened in China in 2015, more than the 25 planned. More than 10,000 cars were sold there.
Galhotra said that once customers arrive in the luxury segment (which counts 1.5 million cars globally) "they tend to stay there, so it's an important car for us." Is there life in the nameplate yet? We'll see. Ford has priced it very competitively at under $50,000.
The Lexus LF-FC previewed the new LS, but it also showcased luxury fuel-cell possibilities. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
Also really big was the Lexus LF-FC, a preview of the upcoming LS. But the car on the show stand (a version of which was first shown in 2012) is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. It's a big brother for the Toyota Mirai, and proof, Lexus says, that scalable fuel cells can power many different platforms.
The Lexus LC500, a hit at the show, shared a lot of styling cues with the LF-FC and other company cars. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
That one is a concept, but the $100,000 Lexus LC500 Coupe, a star at the show, is headed for the market. Again, it was a big car that wore its weight well — and it shares the family spindle grille with the LF-FC. The taillights echo those in both the Mirai and the LF-FC. Under the hood is a 467-horsepower V-8, on a rear-wheel-drive modular platform that could see other entries soon.
Nissan opened its program with David Bowie's stirring "Heroes," a tribute to the pop star's death that day. Then they pulled the cover off a truck Bowie wouldn't have been caught dead in — the Titan Warrior Concept. The Titan is a bid for Americans to buy their macho trucks from Japan, not Detroit, and the Warrior was an exercise in brute force. It drinks Bud, not sake. As Nissan North America Chairman Jose Munoz pointed out, "We've outperformed in all segments except full-sized pickups."
The ultra-macho Nissan Warrior concept with company chairman Jose Munoz. It drinks Bud. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
And speaking of big, I went from kicking the tires on the Titan Warrior to being bowled over by the VLF Force I V10. The company was VL (Gilbert Villareal, the money; and Bob Lutz, the executive front man), but now the F is Henrik Fisker — who designed the Fisker Karma that the company's Destino sedan is based on.
The always impeccably tailored Henrik Fisker with his Viper-based VLF Force I. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
Confusing? Yes, a bit. Fisker's namesake plug-in hybrid Karma failed in the marketplace, but everybody loved the way it looks. (Fisker has styling credentials from BMW, Aston Martin and Ford.) And so the Karma became the Destino with 6.2-liter GM power. The Fisker-designed 8.4-liter Force I (zero to 60 in three seconds) is a Dodge Viper under the skin, and its appearance faces the headwind of a threatened lawsuit from Aston, which said it copies the DB10, among others.
Fisker is, of course, Danish by birth, but that didn't stop 'em from playing "Born in the USA" when his creation was unveiled. America's a big melting pot, and Fisker's a citizen now.
VLF is a bare-bones operation; Lutz said the office (in Auburn Hill, Michigan) is barren, with dimmed lights. The company's goal is nothing less than to become "America's only purveyor of bespoke luxury cars," but it's doing it on a beer budget. The Force was built in a mere 10 weeks. Profits will be made on volumes of 100 cars a year, Lutz said. "Gilbert hasn't spent a penny he didn't need to spend," he added.
VLF did pay to be on Detroit's main floor. Out in the penny-pinchers' concourse was some interesting stuff. Auto supplier Valeo offered a 48-volt belt starter generator system with electric supercharging. It's a mild hybrid system that spokesman Matt Vint said was soon to be featured on a German car.
Valeo has a new 48-volt belt starter generator system with an electric supercharger--call it a mild hybrid. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
Also out there was the three-wheeled, 84-mpg, $6,800 Elio, still raising money for production. Spokesman Jerome Vassallo told me it won't be affected by a federal safety agency proposed rule-making against three-wheeled cars — because it has back-to-back, rather than tandem seating.
The Elio isn't ready for production yet, and the feds are coming after three-wheeled cars. Elio says it's exempt. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
If Elio was forced to go to four wheels, it would have to build its cars to full federal safety specs, complete with crash testing, new bumpers and all that.
They called it the Line X Super Sport. We say, Mad Max meets a Hummer. (Photo: Jim Motavalli)
Finally, I was taken aback by the Line X Super Sport Utility Concept, a collaboration with Advanced Automotive Technologies. They called it a "highly stylized off-road concept vehicle," and it was that. Mix a Hummer with "Road Warrior" customizing, and you get this. Here's a closer look at that one on video:


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Western blot analysis of extracts from various cell types using eIF3J Antibody.
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Supplied in 10 mM sodium HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg/ml BSA and 50% glycerol. Store at –20°C. Do not aliquot the antibody.
For western blots, incubate membrane with diluted primary antibody in 5% w/v BSA, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween® 20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight.
NOTE: Please refer to primary antibody datasheet or product webpage for recommended antibody dilution.
From sample preparation to detection, the reagents you need for your Western Blot are now in one convenient kit: #12957 Western Blotting Application Solutions Kit
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalent grade water.
Load 20 µl onto SDS-PAGE gel (10 cm x 10 cm).
NOTE: Loading of prestained molecular weight markers (#13953, 5 µl/lane) to verify electrotransfer and biotinylated protein ladder (#7727, 10 µl/lane) to determine molecular weights are recommended.
NOTE: Volumes are for 10 cm x 10 cm (100 cm2) of membrane; for different sized membranes, adjust volumes accordingly.
* Avoid repeated exposure to skin.
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Reprobing of an existing membrane is a convenient means to immunoblot for multiple proteins independently when only a limited amount of sample is available. It should be noted that for the best possible results a fresh blot is always recommended. Reprobing can be a valuable method but with each reprobing of a blot there is potential for increased background signal. Additionally, it is recommended that you verify the removal of the first antibody complex prior to reprobing so that signal attributed to binding of the new antibody is not leftover signal from the first immunoblotting experiment. This can be done by re-exposing the blot to ECL reagents and making sure there is no signal prior to adding the next primary antibody.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalently purified water.
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Protocol Id: 10
This protocol is intended for immunoprecipitation of native proteins for analysis by western immunoblot or kinase activity utilizing Protein A magnetic separation.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalent grade water.
10X Cell Lysis Buffer: (#9803) To prepare 10 ml of 1X cell lysis buffer, add 1 ml cell lysis buffer to 9 ml dH2O, mix.
NOTE: Add 1 mM PMSF (#8553) immediately prior to use.
A cell lysate pre-clearing step is highly recommended to reduce non-specific protein binding to the Protein A Magnetic beads. Pre-clear enough lysate for test samples and isotype controls.
IMPORTANT: Pre-wash #73778 magnetic beads just prior to use:
Carefully remove the buffer once the solution is clear. Add 500 μl of 1X cell lysis buffer to the magnetic bead pellet, briefly vortex to wash the beads. Place tube back in magnetic separation rack. Remove buffer once solution is clear. Repeat washing step once more.
IMPORTANT: The optimal lysate concentration will depend on the expression level of the protein of interest. A starting concentration between 250 μg/ml-1.0 mg/ml is recommended.
IMPORTANT: Appropriate isotype controls are highly recommended in order to show specific binding in your primary antibody immunoprecipitation. Use Normal Rabbit IgG #2729 for rabbit polyclonal primary antibodies, Rabbit (DA1E) mAb IgG XP® Isotype Control #3900 for rabbit monoclonal primary antibodies, and Mouse (G3A1) mAb IgG1 Isotype Control #5415 for mouse monoclonal primary antibodies. Isotype controls should be concentration matched and run alongside the primary antibody samples
Proceed to one of the following specific set of steps.
NOTE: To minimize masking caused by denatured IgG heavy chains (~50 kDa), we recommend using Mouse Anti-Rabbit IgG (Light-Chain Specific) (D4W3E) mAb (#45262) or Mouse Anti-Rabbit IgG (Conformation Specific) (L27A9) mAb (#3678) (or HRP conjugate #5127). To minimize masking caused by denatured IgG light chains (~25 kDa), we recommend using Mouse Anti-Rabbit IgG (Conformation Specific) (L27A9) mAb (#3678) (or HRP conjugate #5127).
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revised April 2018
Protocol Id: 410
eIF3J Antibody detects endogenous levels of total eIF3J protein.Species Reactivity:
Human, Mouse, Rat
Polyclonal antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to the sequence of human eIF3J. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
Translation initiation requires a set of factors to facilitate the association of the 40S ribosomal subunit with mRNA. The eIF4F complex, consisting of eIF4E, eIF4A, and eIF4G, binds to the 5' cap structure of mRNA. eIF4F and eIF4B unwind the secondary structure of mRNA at its 5' untranslated region. The 40S ribosomal subunit, along with some initiation factors including eIF3, then binds to the 5' mRNA cap and searches along the mRNA for the initiation codon. eIF3 is a large translation initiation complex with 10 to 13 different subunits. eIF3A, eIF3B, eIF3C, eIF3E, eIF3F, and eIF3H are the core subunits critical for the function of this complex. eIF3 physically interacts with eIF4G, which may be responsible for the association of the 40S ribosomal subunit with mRNA (1). eIF3 also stabilizes the binding of Met-tRNAf.eIF2.GTP to the 40S ribosomal subunit and helps keep the integrity of the resulting complex upon addition of the 60S ribosomal subunit (2). Studies have shown that mTOR interacts with eIF3 directly (3,4). When cells are stimulated by hormones or mitogenic signals, mTOR binds to the eIF3 complex and phosphorylates S6K1 (3). This process results in the dissociation of S6K1 from eIF3 and S6K1 activation. The activated S6K1 then phosphorylates its downstream targets including ribosomal protein S6 and eIF4B, resulting in stimulation of translation. Further findings demonstrated that activated mTOR signaling induces the association of eIF3 with eIF4G upon stimulation with insulin (3).
One of the smallest subunits of eIF3, eIF3J, is critical in 40S initiation complex assembly (5). eIF3J has been shown to associate with the aminoacyl site and mRNA entry channel of the 40S ribosomal subunit (6). eIF3J has also been shown to have an additional role in the recycling of post-termination complexes (7).
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Save the Children tees up benefit Sept. 27
The Patterson Club in Fairfield will host the inaugural Save the Children Golf Classic on Sept. 27.
Presented by global apparel company PVH Corp., the outing will benefit Fairfield-based Save the Children's programs, which give children in the United States and around the world a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
The day kicks off with registration and a buffet brunch at 10 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Participants will play 18 holes at The Patterson Club, 1118 Cross Highway, set in the rolling landscape of Fairfield's Greenfield Hill section.
Included in the day's festivities will be opportunities to interact and learn from PGA pros Carlos Franco and Rob Labritz. There will also be course contests, a silent auction, a reception and more, and participants will be able to learn more about Save the Children and how it invests in childhood every day.
"While aiming for the pin on the course, golfers can also give kids a shot at changing the course of their futures," said Carolyn Miles, president and CEO of Save the Children. "Save the Children is tremendously grateful to presenting sponsor PVH — the parent company of well-known brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and IZOD — and all of the participants for making our first Golf Classic a reality. Local events like this, right here in our hometown, can go a long way in helping Save the Children continue to achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys."
PVH Corp. Chairman and CEO Emanuel Chirico said, "Save the Children is an incredible organization and has been a fantastic partner of ours for nearly a decade. Today's children will be our future CEOs, employees and customers, and we believe supporting an organization like Save the Children allows us to help create lasting changes in the lives of children in need."
For more details or to register online, visit SavetheChildrengolf.org or contact Chrys Tsilibes at firstname.lastname@example.com or 475-999-3227.


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The Yankees will almost certainly head in to Spring Training without making any further roster moves, GM Brian Cashman said recently.
"Realistically, the trade front has been the more active conversations, not that there's anything pending," Cashman said, according to Byran Hoch of MLB.com. "I do believe we're at 99.9 percent plus that what we have is what we're going to camp with, but you have to continue to stay engaged."
The Yankees have had interest in trading for Pirates LHP Jose Quintana, but Cashman said the price tags on certain players have been exorbitant.
"I'm willing to put some high-end prospects on the table to get deals done, and I have done that so far this winter," Cashman said. "But the price tags out there are even higher than that."
DH/OF Matt Holliday and LH reliever Aroldis Chapman have been the Yankees' major acquisitions so far this offseason.
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The Yankees lack depth in terms of experience in the starting rotation and in a couple of positions in the field (first base and right field), but the club might be better off relying heavily on the youngsters in the system in 2017.
Forget about the cost to obtain elite starting pitching and impact bats -- whether it be in the free agent or the trade market -- the key for the Yankees is finally taking the opportunity to fully evaluate the system at the major league level in a season in which they are not expected to be knocking on the playoff door.
The organization can benefit from assessing their stable of young starting pitchers in 2017 -- Luis Cessa, Chad Green, Bryan Mitchell, and Luis Severino -- with potential looks at Dietrich Enns and Jordan Montgomery.
The organization will also gain more information concerning their top position prospects -- Clint Frazier, Aaron Judge, Jorge Mateo, and Gleyber Torres among them --making it easier to determine if the team should continue to steer clear of the trade/open market or feel more comfortable jumping into it to obtain top players for the 2018 season and beyond.


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CONTROLLER SEEKS MORE BORROWING TO AVOID SHORTFALL: SACRAMENTO (AP) — State Controller John Chiang is urging lawmakers to act on legislation that allows him to borrow money from other state accounts so California doesn't run out of cash.
In a letter to lawmakers Tuesday, Chiang asked them to approve SB95, which authorizes borrowing $865 million from existing accounts. The controller also wants to delay about $2.4 billion in payments to universities, counties and Medi-Cal.
California borrows each year to avoid a cash shortfall before personal income tax revenue comes in during April.
Chiang says revenue is $2.6 billion lower than projected this fiscal year while spending is higher by about the same amount, but he says there is no danger the state will need to issue IOUs or delay tax refunds.
PAULA ABDUL EXITS 'X FACTOR'; THIRD TO LEAVE SHOW: LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Cowell predicted "The X Factor" would be a TV hit and eclipse his ex-employer, "American Idol." He was wrong, and now his show has been gutted of three of its five stars, including Paula Abdul, putting its future in question.
Where does Fox's "X Factor" go from here in trying to replace them and compete in a crowded field of singing contests when it returns this year for season two?
Money is an issue: Aside from its talent contracts, the show's first season was expensively promoted and lavishly produced. Whether Cowell, others producers and the network will open sufficiently deep pockets when they go in search of stars to replace Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger is an open question.
SAN DIEGO WARNS BUSINESSES ABOUT DESIGNER DRUG: SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego County authorities are sending letters to nearly 100 local businesses warning them they could face fines and imprisonment under a new law outlawing synthetic drugs marketed as mood-altering potpourri or bath salts.
District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore announced the effort at a joint news conference Tuesday.
They said the first wave of letters would be mailed Tuesday to mini-marts, convenience stores and other businesses known to sell synthetic stimulants known as bath salts because they are a crystal-like substance. They can be smoked, snorted or injected.
WORKER'S BODY PULLED FROM COLLAPSED MILPITAS SITE: MILPITAS (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a carpenter who was buried alive at a Milpitas construction site when a hillside collapsed.
The Santa Clara County coroner identified the man Tuesday as 39-year-old Raul Zapata of Hayward.
Zapata had been working on the construction of a 5,800-square-foot house on the hillside and was in a 12-foot ditch when it caved in Saturday.
The city had ordered work at the site halted three days before the accident because recent rains and an absence of shoring in the foundation hole had made it unsafe.
California workplace safety regulators are now investigating Fremont-based U.S.-Sino Investment, which apparently did not comply with the order.
Authorities weren't able to pull Zapata's body out of the soil until Monday night because of dangerous conditions.
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR RESIGNS OVER FAKE SAT SCORES: LOS ANGELES (AP) — A senior administrator at Claremont McKenna College resigned after acknowledging that he falsified college entrance exam scores for years to publications responsible for ranking the small school among universities, an official said.
An investigation was launched after inaccuracies were detected in the SAT scores reported for the class entering in fall 2011, college president Pamela B. Gann told staff members and students in an email message on Monday.
The senior admissions official took sole responsibility for falsifying scores sent since 2005 to publications such as U.S. News & World Report, she said. The name of the official was not released.
"As an institution of higher education with a deep and consistent commitment to the integrity of all our academic activities, and particularly our reporting of institutional data, we take this situation very seriously," Gann said.
CLEAR CHANNEL TO BREAK INTO TV WITH SEACREST: DANA POINT (AP) — Radio broadcasting giant Clear Channel is breaking into the TV production business.
The company announced Tuesday that it is taking a minority stake in the production company of "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest.
Ryan Seacrest Media produces "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and other spin-offs involving the celebrity family. Its other shows include "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution."
In a separate deal, Clear Channel's majority investors, Thomas H. Lee Partners and Bain Capital, are committing $300 million combined to work with Seacrest's company to identify, acquire and develop innovative media companies.
At an All Things D conference Tuesday, Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman said the new venture will aim to break into the TV production market and use Clear Channel's massive radio network to help promote the shows.
He said the same formula helped launch the Fox network in the late 1980s.


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Current volume for the program averages approximately 1,000 patients per year and 7% penetrating trauma cases per year.
The current staffing is 7 surgeons.
– This is an exceptional opportunity to work with respected physicians in a high-volume, innovative facility.
With 458 beds, Chippenham Hospital is the busiest Emergency Department in the Richmond Metropolitan area serving over 95,000 patients annually.
As part of the two-campus CJW Medical Center, is one of the largest programs within the nation's largest hospital system HCA.
Our Trauma Center is recognized by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services as one of only 13in the state.
– Experience a positive, professional work environment in a top tier facility located in one of the most livable cities in America.
Richmond, which is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has a metropolitan population of 1.25 million residents.
As a city with a deep history, Richmond offers terrific neighborhoods, schools, museums, and year round festivals.
The city also boasts the first state-supported art museum in the United States and the Southeast's largest museum
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With easy access to Interstates 95 and 64, Washington, D.C., Virginia's beaches and the Blue Ridge Mountains are only an hour and a half away.
In the city, you will find a wealth of small-town charm and big-city amenities woven into a landscape catering to all walks of life.
The area enjoys four distinct seasons, including one of the most remarkable displays of fall foliage along the Eastern seaboard.
While we feel that the outstanding quality of life, excellent compensation, state-of-the-art medical facility and talented team of colleagues create an exceptional practice opportunity, we encourage you to decide for yourself.
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To register please bring your NHS medical card with you. If you do not have your medical card the receptionist can give you a registration form. You also need to fill in a medical questionnaire and provide us with your current immunisation status, next of kin details and tell us if you are a Carer for someone or are being cared for.
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NitroMed Sells Off Its Only Product, a Controversial Heart Pill for African Americans
Nine months after slashing its staff and discontinuing marketing of its only marketed product—a heart-failure drug approved specifically for African Americans—Lexington, MA-based NitroMed (NASDAQ: NTMD) is selling all the assets related to the pill. Under the terms of the agreement, JHP Pharmaceuticals, a privately held specialty healthcare company in Parsippany, NJ, will pay $24.5 million in cash for the drug, a combination of the generics isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine hydrochloride marketed as BiDil, plus as much as $1.8 million for existing inventory.
The deal, expected to close early next year, must be approved by a majority of NitroMed's stockholders. HealthCare Ventures, Rho Ventures, and Invus Public Equities, which together control about 28 percent the Lexington firms common stock, have already pledged to back the deal.
After this deal's done, NitroMed intends to concentrate on "seeking to maximize shareholder value by combining, through one or more strategic transactions, with companies that have significant unrealized value or growth potential," CEO Kenneth M. Bate said in a statement; divestiture of some or all of its business is another option the company might pursue. But if neither alternative pans out, NitroMed will be forced to shutter its operations entirely.


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