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I was particularly struck by the book's epigraph, a dedication to the memory of Stead's good friend Parata Heta Thompson, who served with the 28th (Maori) Battalion and was killed in Crete on the 24th of May, 1941. Although best known for his fiction and literary criticism, Stead's fascination with the poetic form has long been his "beautiful obsession". He is on record as giving his view that "writing poetry is an action more comprehensive, intuitive and mysterious than mere thinking".
Taking as his inspiration the famous elegiac poem written in the first century BC by Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus, Stead's tribute is masterful, moving, and while retaining the timeless poignancy of the Latin original, as uniquely of Aotearoa/New Zealand as a karakia. The echo of that unspoken "Ake! Ake!" shivers the hair at the back of my neck.
Catullus 101, trans. C.K. Stead
Across lands and seas I've come,
brother, to take of you this last leave
giving what we give to the dead
a voice for their silence.
No righting the wrong done
By fate that took you
from those you loved---
only this gift of sad speech:
Brother, for ever, for ever,
haere ra!
i.m. Parata Heta Thompson
killed in Crete 24.5.41
As I struggle to weave lost lives from the tangled and broken threads of the past, I keep in mind that by the very act of acknowledging not only those who served during the First World War, but also those they loved, we are giving the dead a voice for their silence; the only gift we can offer those men - and women - who lived and died a hundred years ago.
Further sources
The Story of the 28th (Maori) Battalion
28th (Maori) Battalion website
Catullus, Carmen CI, A Brother's Tears. The original Latin with English translation
Poems Found in Translation blog
C. K. Stead: The First World War - Close Up at a Distance.
Booknotes Unbound blog. How we Remember; New Zealanders and the First World War.


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I am so sorry I missed last week. Life kind of just got busy.. and well you know how that happens.
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Insects often carry disease and are best not eaten. Locusts can strip crop harvests. Man cannot live on locusts alone.Certainly NOT the UK's MSM. It was probably Al Jazeera a couple of nights ago. There is now - apparently - a huge plague of locusts spread across the Horn of Africa, Asia Minor, and into Pakistan. (I'll avoid any reference to dominant religion of the area).
Now that I am enlightened by this thread, I do wonder why such an occurrence, is viewed as a "plague" and not as a "Gift from God" ?!
Huge lengths of, fine-mesh, light-weight, netting (as used around the Mediterranean for trapping little birds), supported by light-weight (split) bamboo rods (or modern fishing-rod like materials), would seem ideal for harvesting such an - obviously the low-flying - source of food/protein.
Or, is it not halal?!
Incidentally it has been suggested that Jewish and Islamic dietary prohinitions build on ancient knowledge of food poisoning, hundreds or thousands of years before the discovery of microbes.


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The father of the Duke of York's accuser has said he knows she is telling the truth.
Andrew is facing fresh scrutiny after Virginia Giuffre's first UK television interview was aired as part of a BBC Panorama investigation into the duke's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ms Giuffre claims she was trafficked to London by Epstein and forced to sleep with the duke when she was a teenager, which Andrew categorically denies.
She spoke of how she was left "horrified and ashamed" after the alleged encounter in 2001, saying: "One thing that I can tell you is you never forget the face of someone who has heaved over you."
She claimed she danced with Andrew in Tramp night club, adding he was "the most hideous dancer I've ever seen in my life" and "his sweat was … raining basically everywhere".
Her father, Sky Roberts, told ITV's Good Morning Britain: "I know she's telling the truth. My daughter is, she's a good girl, she really is."
He added: "I feel really sorry that all this happened, but it did happen and Prince Andrew should pay for it."
Mr Roberts expressed his support for Ms Giuffre.
"At the time she was going through it, I had no idea," he said.
"I love my daughter very much. She's really brave to be going through all this and to come up against these powerful people."
The royal family will be out in force at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, at a reception hosted by the Queen for Nato leaders including US President Donald Trump.
But Andrew will be missing, having quit public life in the wake of his disastrous Newsnight interview in which he sought to address Ms Giuffre's claims.
Mr Trump said at the US ambassador's residence when asked about the duke stepping down from royal duties: "I don't know Prince Andrew, but that's a tough story, it's a very tough story."
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said in response to the allegations on Panorama: "It is emphatically denied that the Duke of York had any form of sexual contact or relationship with Virginia Roberts. Any claim to the contrary is false and without foundation."
Panorama disclosed that five women who allege they were victims of paedophile Epstein are calling on Andrew to give evidence in their civil court case.
They claim the duke saw people being given massages at Epstein's homes.
The Queen's second son has insisted he did not witness or suspect any suspicious behaviour during his visits to Epstein's homes in Florida, New York and the Caribbean.
Panorama claimed it had also uncovered an email allegedly sent by Andrew in 2015 to Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of procuring girls for Epstein.
In it, the duke is reported to have asked for Ms Maxwell's help in dealing with claims by Ms Giuffre, who was previously known as Virginia Roberts.
It was sent at 5.50am on January 3 2015, after Ms Giuffre lodged court papers in the US.
The duke is said to have written: "Let me know when we can talk. Got some specific questions to ask you about Virginia Roberts."
Ms Maxwell replies: "Have some info. Call me when you have a moment."
The programme also examined the well-known photograph of Andrew pictured with his arm around Ms Giuffre's waist at Ms Maxwell's house.
The duke has said he had no memory of the photo being taken and questioned whether it was his own hand in the image.
But Ms Giuffre insisted the photo was genuine and said she gave the original to the FBI in 2011.
In his recent Newsnight interview, Andrew claimed he had a medical condition in 2001, after suffering an overdose of adrenaline in the Falklands War when he was shot at, which meant he did not sweat.
He also denied having sex with Ms Giuffre, saying: "I can absolutely categorically tell you it never happened", adding: "I have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever."
Ms Giuffre claimed in court papers in Florida that she was forced to have sex with Andrew when she was 17, below the state's age of consent.
She alleges that the duke slept with her on three separate occasions, twice while she was under age.
During his Newsnight interview, the duke said an alleged encounter with Ms Giuffre in 2001 did not happen as he spent the day with his daughter, Princess Beatrice, taking her to Pizza Express in Woking for a party.
Epstein took his own life in a New York prison in August while he was being held on sex trafficking charges.


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2 lbs of ground turkey
1 bundle of green onions, diced
1 t minced dried garlic
1/2 t sea salt
1 bottle of mango coconut pepper sauce*
Add onions and spices to turkey. Form into 30 balls. Brown in a bit of oil. Set crock pot to high to get the surface hot. Turn temp to low. Place half the balls into crockpot and pour half the sauce on top. Repeat.
Cook for two hours, Stir after one hour and move the lid sideways for the last hour.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve with your favorite rice dish. I make a white rice with peppers and onions to add more veggies to the meal…which I will post soon.
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Well, it took me a little longer to get out here than I promised, but I am here and I am writing. And I am doing my best to keep cool, 'cause it's still hot outside.
And it's supposed to be like this tomorrow as well, so a lot of staying inside. At least that's the plan.
Now the kids are together in their little dreamspace and Kerry has made a reference to a dream they shared last summer in B For Bewitching. In case you'd forgotten that little event, here it is:
(The following excerpts from The Foundation Chronicles, Book Two: B For Bewitching, copyright 2015, 2016 by Cassidy Frazee)
Kerry opened his eyes and realized he wasn't in his bed—or his bedroom. For one, the bed was far larger than his. For another, there wasn't a window over the head of his bed, so no sunlight coming from that direction.
And lastly, Annie was lying in bed next to him, slowly opening her eyes.
She blinked a few times before slowly looking about room without moving her head. She finally settled her gaze upon the boy next to her. "Kerry."
"Annie." He grinned and slipped closer to her. "Did you do this?"
"Put us here?" She barely shook her head. "I've tried to dreamwalk to you, but haven't managed it yet. This was—" She smiled. "It happened."
"I'm glad it did." Remaining under the covers, he moved until they were close enough to kiss. "Strange to wake up in bed while still in bed."
"I know." Annie leaned into the kiss, making it sweet and tender. "I could get used to this."
Kerry chuckled. "I've heard that somewhere before."
She laid her hand upon the side of his arm and slowly side it towards his waist and hip. "If I remember correctly, it'll be in a couple of—"
The second Annie touched Kerry's hip her hand stopped and he knew why, for he had reached for her waist as well and did the same thing. Both stared at each other in disbelief.
Annie was the first to find her voice. "Did you wear pajamas to bed?"
"I always do."
She chuckled. "Always?"
He swallowed before speaking. "What about you?"
"I always wear pajamas or a night gown to bed—"
"Except for—"
"Let's not go there." Annie lifted her side of the covers enough to stare down at her body. "Didn't expect that."
Kerry caught a quick peak of himself as well. "Yeah, um…" He had a hard time keeping the smile away. "Maybe we should think about getting dressed."
"Some night clothes at the least." The spaghetti strap of a night gown appeared on Annie's shoulder as she visualized a proper night garment to wear. "There: much better." She sat up and began to pull the covers back.
"Hey." Kerry quickly visualized a sleep shirt and lounging pants—his normal sleep attire—around his body before Annie exposed him.
Now she was laughing. "Remember, I've seen you, my love." She fell along side and kissed him once again. "Remember?"
"I do remember—" How can I not remember something like a wedding night that won't happen for years? "That doesn't mean you get to see the goods tonight."
"Prude." She stuck out her tongue, then looked about the room. "Is this anything you know?"
Apparently they didn't have any of that RDM working for them that night because normally they'd have appeared to each other in a rather natural situation. Maybe they had, you know, those crazy teenage hormones going for them even though they were both twelve at the time. Can't be helped, though: the heart wants what the heart wants. And apparently their hearts wanted a little close contact.
That isn't happening now, though that moment instantly comes to the forefront of her memory–
(The following excerpts from The Foundation Chronicles, Book Three: C For Continuing, copyright 2016 by Cassidy Frazee)
Annie was surprised to feel warmth in her cheeks and imagined her sleeping body blushing. She remembered quite well the dream to which Kerry was referring: the one where they woke up next to each other in an unknown hotel room and they were both naked under the bed covers. Right now they were only a month short of the first anniversary of that dream and at least once a week since that event she'd thought about what happened—particularly the beginning.
Leave it to Annie to think about that moment at least once a week. Maybe this year they'll get invited to the Beltane sky dance and Kerry can marvel at how comfortable Annie is with public nudity while he slinks about in the shadows.
But that's at the end of their C Levels. For now–
This isn't that hotel: at least here I can choose what to wear and where to go. "That's not important at this moment." She nodded in his direction. "Please put on something suitable."
Kerry's uniform morphed into a pair of dark jeans, a blue tee shirt, and white cross trainers. He deftly spun around. "Better?"
Annie grinned. "I like it."
"I like what you're wearing."
"Yes, but—" Her pajamas morphed into a black skater skirt, a cream colored v-neck tee, and sandals. "—I'm not going anywhere dressed like that."
"Oh." He stepped closer to her. "We're going somewhere?"
"I was hoping we could spend some time together."
Kerry took Annie's right hand in his left. "I really expected to see you a lot sooner than this."
"I tried." She laced the fingers of her left hand through those of his right. "I simply—couldn't."
"Couldn't concentrate?"
"Among other things."
He cupped his left hand against her cheek. "Well, we're together now."
"We are." She pressed his hand against her face. "I want to take you somewhere—"
He smiled. "Let's see."
The dream mist around them stopped swirling about and began solidifying into position. Kerry half expected to find Annie taking them out to Napa Country—the dreamscape they most often visited—but this time buildings began springing up around them as she conjured a tremendous cityscape. In a matter of seconds he found himself standing in a small tree-lined plaza aside a huge five road intersection filled with traffic that he'd never experienced in one of their prior shared dreams. There were even people walking past, though none of them seemed to notice their presence.
He stepped back and spent a few seconds examining their new local. "Paris, huh?"
This is what the research I mentioned in this morning's video was all about: I found the place in Paris where they were going to do their dream thing and I had to give everything a nice look-see. Chances are good you're going to see that tomorrow, but for now know that's where the rest of this scene happens there–


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Our Hazel Crest Community UMC food pantry partners with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. This is a non-profit food distribution and training center with the mission of providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our communities. Karen Persons reported, "We served 60 turkeys last Thanksgiving by asking for donations of money and/or turkeys; and we are in the process of doing that again this Thanksgiving."
If you are interested in volunteering in our food pantry, please contact Karen Persons through our church office at (708) 335-4500. The food pantry opens every 2nd and 4th Wednesday; 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Hunger in Cook County (Source: Greater Chicago Food Depository)


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freshwater invertebrates -- ecology. stream animals -- ecology. benthic animals -- ecology. ecological heterogeneity. stream ecology -- new hampshire. animal communities.
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Variability of the Maine Coastal Current under spring conditions.
Ocean currents -- Maine, Gulf of -- Mathematical models. ; Ocean currents -- Atlantic Ocean -- Mathematical models.
The Maine Coastal Current (MCC) flows south-westward along the New England coast in the Gulf of Maine. Red tides, river-borne pollutants, and biological species are hypothesized to be transported by the MCC. The transport pathways, and their...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Electrical impedance acquisition system for surgical margin assessment during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy / by Shadab Khan
Prostate cancer (PCa) recurrences are often predicted by assessing the status of surgical margins (SM) – positive surgical margins (PSM) increase the chances of biochemical recurrence by 2-4 times which may lead to PCa recurrence. At present,...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Cataclysmic variables and white dwarf-m dwarf binaries from the superblink proper motion survey / by Julie Nicole Skinner.
Cataclysmic variable stars (CVs) are close, interacting binary systems comprised of a white dwarf and a companion star, which is typically a late-type dwarf star. Their progenitor systems are post common envelope binaries (PCEBs) with a white dwarf...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Analysis of the respiratory movements of the human vocal cords.
Vocal cords. ; Respiration.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Monitoring late radiation damage in normal muscle tissue with electrical impedance spectroscopy.
Muscle cells -- Effect of radiation on. ; Radiation -- Physiological effect. ; Electrical impedance tomography. ; Spectroscopic imaging.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Examinations of structured dispersive features of auroral HF waves observed with sounding rockets.
Ionospheric radio wave propagation -- Observations. Auroras -- Alaska -- Observations. Electromagnetic waves -- Observations. Sounding rockets -- Observations.
Earth's high latitude ionosphere, highly disturbed by particle and energy inputs and associated aurora, is the stage for plasma wave activity across a wide range of frequencies. These waves often exhibit strikingly distinct time-frequency structure...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Importance of nest predation to avian population regulation and community structure in a northern hardwoods fores
Bird populations -- New Hampshire; Predation (Biology); Birds -- Nests; Black-throated blue warbler; Chipmunks; Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Dartmouth Dissertations
Nd, Sr and O isotopic study of midcrustal granitoid petrogenesis within the Acadian central Maine terrane.
Petrology -- Maine. Granite -- Maine. Isotope geology -- Maine.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Capillary permeability in the rabbit heart.
Capillaries -- Permeability. ; Rabbits -- Physiology. ; Heart -- Blood-vessels.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Dispositional emotional expressivity shapes the processing of facial expression / by Annemarie C. Brown
When we want to know what others are thinking or feeling, we look to their face for clues. Affective neuroscience has usefully documented behavioral, psychophysiological and neural responses to the facial displays of others. Though this work...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Sensing eye position.
Saccadic eye movements. ; Eye -- Movements. ; Visual perception -- Physiological aspects. ; Senses and sensation.
The oculomotor system needs up-to-date information about eye position in order to make accurate saccades to stimuli in the environment. This thesis investigated how well the oculomotor system uses information about eye position to make a variety of...
Dartmouth Dissertations
The frameless stereotaxic operating microscope: system analysis, enhancements, and nonfiducial registration.
Microscopes. ; Stereotaxic techniques. ; Diagnostic imaging. ; Tomography. ; Magnetic resonance. ; Angiography.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Deformation mechanisms in 2-D composite laminates under compression.
Laminated materials -- Fracture. ; Fibrous composites -- Fracture. ; Carbon composites -- Fracture. ; Materials -- Compression testing.
2-D and 3-D woven composites are becoming materials of choice for the forming of structural parts for an ever-increasing range of industries from infrastructure to aerospace. Research has shown that for a wide range of structural composites, in...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Neo-architectonics computer-aided histological examination of the human visual cortex.
Visual cortex -- Imaging. ; Visual cortex -- Histology. ; Image processing -- Digital techniques.
Functional neuroimaging has confirmed a high degree of localization of function in the cerebral cortex of man. In contrast, microstructural analysis has contributed very little to the topographical characterization of cortical areas. In this work I...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Competition in natural Cladoceran communities : experimental manipulations and demographic analysis.
Cladocera. ; Competition (Biology).
Large-scale (12,000 liter) and small-scale (3.78 liter) field enclosure experiments were conducted to evaluate the intensity and nature of competition among the planktonic cladoceran grazers of a mesotrophic Vermont lake: Bosmina longirostris,...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Damage identification using sensitivity enhancing control with an identified model.
Automatic control -- Sensitivity. Structural control (Engineering). Strains and stresses -- Computer simulation. Structural analysis (Engineering). Engineering models.
Autonomous damage detection in engineering structures is critically important as the demands placed upon those structures are increased. It has been well established that damage detection can be done through monitoring the modal frequencies of the...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Tracing the retention and redistribution of lead and other atmospheric fallout in soils.
Soils -- Lead content -- New Hampshire. ; Soils -- Lead content -- Vermont. ; Lead -- Environmental aspects -- New Hampshire. ; Lead -- Environmental aspects -- Vermont. ; Atmospheric deposition -- Environmental aspects -- New Hampshire. ; ...
A basic understanding of how atmospherically-derived elements behave in soils is of concern in contaminant transport, nutrient cycling, and carbon sequestration studies. Here, I use stable and radioactive tracers to evaluate the fate of...
Dartmouth Dissertations
The effects of spectral and harmonic envelopes on similarity and pitch judgements.
Auditory perception. ; Psychoacoustics. ; Hearing.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Linear instability of the shelfbreak front off the southern flank of Georges Bank.
Ocean circulation -- Georges Bank -- Mathematical models. ; Submarine topography -- Georges Bank.
A two-dimensional continuously-stratified model is derived for the study of instability properties of oceanic density fronts in the presence of sloping bottom topography. While the model retains several traditional assumptions, such as uniformity...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Si-Au Schottky barrier nuclear battery.
Nuclear batteries.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Landscape response to climate forcing: quantifying mechanisms and rates of erosion and weathering along an orographically-enhanced climate gradient.
Climatic geomorphology -- Sierra Nevada (California and Nevada). ; Slopes (Physical geography) -- Sierra Nevada (California and Nevada). ; Weathering -- Sierra Nevada (California and Nevada). ; Chemical denudation -- Sierra Nevada (California and...
Landscapes evolve in response to external forcings such as climate and tectonics that influence the pace and patterns of erosion and weathering processes. Furthermore, internal feedbacks between erosion and weathering regulate the expression of...
Dartmouth Dissertations
The influence of habitat heterogeneity on variability in stream macroinvertebrate communities.
Freshwater invertebrates -- Ecology. Stream animals -- Ecology. Benthic animals -- Ecology. Ecological heterogeneity. Stream ecology -- New Hampshire. Animal communities.
Spatial heterogeneity inherent in ecological systems impacts both diversity and community structure. However, little is known about the influence of habitat heterogeneity on temporal variability in communities. I performed several studies to...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Genetic variants among G-protein coupled receptors and implications for cardiovascular disease.
G proteins -- Receptors. Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Genetic aspects. Medical Term Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled -- genetics.
Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), particularly non-synonymous variants, provide opportunities for deciphering pathophysiological protein influence. An ideal group for realizing these opportunities is the GPCR-superfamily. Principles from...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Unraveling mechanisms underlying myeloid-derived suppressor cell orchestration of ovarian cancer progression
Suppressor cells -- Cellular immunity. -- Interleukin-10 -- Pathophysiology -- Ovaries -- Cancer -- Immunological aspects. -- Myeloid cells -- immunology -- Ovarian Neoplasms -- immunology.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Helix aspersa NHE1: cDNA cloning and characterization.
Sodium cotransport systems. Chemoreceptors. Respiration -- Regulation -- Genetic aspects. Brown garden snail -- Respiration. Carbon dioxide in the body. Arginine. Antisense DNA -- Genetics.
Studies of central CO 2 chemosensors are hampered by the complexity of mammalian central nervous systems. Our laboratory developed the pulmonate snail, Helix aspersa , as a relatively simple alternative to mammalian models. A question concerning...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Alterations in the production of bacteriochlorophyll a and okenone in purple sulfur bacteria : implications for the interpretaion of their biomarkers / by Derek A. Smith.
Purple sulfur bacteria (PSB) can dominate the nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur cycles in anoxic ecosystems via their anoxygenic photosynthetic metabolisms and are the only producers of the carotenoid, okenone, a biomarker targeted for photic zone...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Analysis of zooplankton dynamics: case studies of temporal succession controlled by the predator, Asplancha, and of diel cycles in Keratella.
Freshwater zooplankton. Predation (Biology).
Dartmouth Dissertations
In vivo degradation in modern orthopaedic UHMWPE bearings and structural characterization of a novel alternative UHMWPE material / by Steven D. Reinitz.
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) remains the most common bearing material for total joint arthroplasty. Advances in radiation cross-linking and other post-consolidation treatments have led to a rapid differentiation of polyethylene...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Late glacial and holocene fluctuations of local glaciers and the Greenland Ice Sheet eastern and western Greenland / by Laura B. Levy.
The Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) is responding sensitively to climate change and its meltwater has the potential to influence global sea level. Recently, large changes in the GrIS have occurred including increased velocities of outlet glaciers and...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Exercise and the brain : impacts on cognition neural function and mental health / by Andrea M. Robinson.
It has been well established that physical exercise has broad impacts across the lifespan, including improved cognition, brain function, and mental health. Studies investigating the mechanism underlying the cognitive enhancing effect of exercise...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Assortativity and the robustness of gene regulatory networks / by Dov A. Pechenick.
Robustness to genetic perturbations is a fundamental property of all living things. The genetic code is degenerate, RNA secondary structure is robust to sequence changes, and protein structure is robust to amino acid substitutions. Complex systems...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Characterization of short latency respiratory-related evoked potentials (RREPs) recorded using a noncephalic reference.
Respiration -- Regulation. Respiratory organs -- Physiology. Neurophysiology.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Self/other perception of the intensity of facial expressiveness : do we know what we show?
Facial expression.; Emotions. ; Self-perception.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Hepatic toxicity and compensatory hyperplasia in a rat model of aflatoxin bi-induced liver cancer
Liver -- Cancer -- Etiology. Hepatotoxicology. Aflatoxins -- Toxicology. Taurine. Liver -- Cancer -- Animal models.
A hypothesis that chronic aflatoxin Bi- (AFBi) induced hepatotoxicity and the resulting compensatory cell proliferation are critical for the growth of preneoplastic lesions was investigated. A commonly utilized protocol which consists of 10 doses...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Brittle failure of columnar S2 ice under triaxial compression.
Ice mechanics. Compressibility. Fracture mechanics. Strains and stresses. Brittleness.
This work describes the effect of triaxial compressive confinement on the strength of columnar S2 ice loaded under conditions leading to brittle failure. Cubes of columnar S2 ice were tested at -10 °C under triaxial (proportional) loading where...
Dartmouth Dissertations
The flight behavior and dispersal ecology of the red milkweed beetle, Tetraopes tetraopthalmus
Red milkweed beetle. Insects -- Flight. Insects -- Dispersal.
Most detailed studies of insect flight and dispersal have used long flying species as subjects. Little is known of the flight ecology of comparatively short flying species. This thesis reports the findings of a 4 year study of the flight behavior...
Dartmouth Dissertations
On-line metasearch, pooling and system evaluation.
Information retrieval -- Mathematical models. ; Electronic information resource searching. ; Computer algorithms. ; Decision making -- Data processing. ; Mathematical optimization.
This thesis presents a unified method for simultaneous solution of three problems in Information Retrieval--metasearch (the fusion of ranked lists returned by retrieval systems to elicit improved performance), efficient system evaluation (the...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Conservation and evolution of DNA regulatory signal patterns
Dartmouth Dissertations
The role of decision strategies in the development of visual information processing
Visual perception. ; Child psychology.
Dartmouth Dissertations
A study of mid-infrared reflectance spectra of powdered mineral mixtures
Mineralogy -- Analysis. ; Infrared spectroscopy. ; Minerals -- Spectra. ; Special reflectance
Dartmouth Dissertations
An analysis of the locomotive stimulant and the ECoG effects of L-DOPA.
L-dihydroxphelylalanine. ; Amphetamines.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Effects of foliage structure on the foraging behavior of insectivorous forest birds.
Wood warblers -- Food. ; Wood warblers -- Behavior. Leaves. ; Forest ecology.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Regeneration studies of a single indentifiable motoneuron in the crayfish Procambarus Clarkii.
Motor neurons. ; Nervous system -- Regeneration. ; Crayfish.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Investigation of EMIC wave scattering as the cause for relativistic electron precipitation : a quantitative comparison of simulation with observations / by Zan Li
The fluxes of radiation belt electrons are highly variable, due to a competition between various acceleration, loss, and transport processes. Studies of any of the processes are equally important. My study focuses on electron-EMIC (electromagnetic...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Rewards and self-regulation in the resting brain / by Jeremy Ford Huckins
The ability to resist highly tempting reward impulses is a struggle that all humans face on a daily basis, one that gives rise to many societal problems such as obesity and drug addiction. This form of self-regulation involves a critical balance...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Biochemical and structural studies of prion protein misfolding / by Geoffrey P. Noble
The transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), also known as the prion diseases, are a unique group of fatal neurodegenerative diseases affecting humans and other mammals that have infectious, inherited and sporadic etiologies. A central...
Dartmouth Dissertations
CD8+ T cell responses to acute and chronic viral infections governed by costimulatory signals and CD4 help.
T cells. T cells -- Receptors. CD antigens. CD4 antigen. Immunologic memory. Herpesvirus diseases -- Immunological aspects. Vaccinia. CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes -- immunology. CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes -- immunology. Herpesviridae Infections --...
The phenomenon of immunological memory has been known for thousands of years. This knowledge has been applied to vaccination, which has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the number of deaths due to infectious diseases. Immunological memory is...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Imaging performance in advanced small pixel and low light image sensors / by Leo Anzagira
The proliferation of mobile devices and other consumer products has greatly expanded the market for CMOS image sensors. This in turn has promoted a trend of continued improvement in image sensor performance, as companies seek to gain an advantage...
Dartmouth Dissertations
Probing a receptor-binding domain of interleukin-2 by combinatorial cassette mutagenesis.
Interleukin-2. ; Mutagenesis.
Dartmouth Dissertations
Novel compression techniques with applications in medical image acquisition and image storage.
Image compression. ; Image processing -- Digital techniques. ; Diagnostic imaging. ; Magnetic resonance imaging. ; Coding theory. ; Wavelets (Mathematics).
This thesis is divided into 2 parts. In the first part of the thesis, we describe a software based approach to speeding up the Magnetic Resonance Imaging modality. In the second part of the thesis, we describe Significance Tree Quantization, which...
Dartmouth Dissertations
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American Airlines AAdvantage Members can earn 25,000 bonus miles when activating a new Sprint account, which is a pretty generous offer when it comes to cell service plans. This offer is valid through December 31, 2016.
Existing customers can earn up to 5,000 AAdvantage miles a year, so be sure to check out this offer and take part!
How it Works:
20,000 AAdvantage® miles (New Customer Offer Terms):
- New Sprint account must register within 30 days of new-line activation.
- Adding or transferring a new line of service to an existing Sprint account does not make the account eligible for 20,000 miles award. Existing Sprint accounts are only eligible for the Loyalty miles offer.
- 20,000 miles are deposited in one award.
- Only one 20,000 miles award per AAdvantage® member.
- Only one 20,000 miles award per new Sprint account.
- New Sprint accounts qualifying for 20,000 miles offer can also earn monthly Loyalty miles as long as they participate in the offer and remain active and in good standing.
Up to 5,000 AAdvantage® miles Loyalty Offer Terms:
- If an existing Sprint customer chooses to participate in the offer and they currently participate in the Sprint Discount Program, the SDP discount will be removed.
- Loyalty miles earned are awarded monthly. An award of 417 miles per month can be earned for a total of up to 5,004 miles after 12 months when the account remains active and in good standing.
AAdvantage® Offers: Ends 12/31/16. Members can earn one 20,000 miles award with a new Sprint acct with 1 new phone-line activ. when line remains active for 30 days. New and existing accts can earn mo. loyalty miles up to 5,000 miles per acct./yr. when acct. is in good standing each mo. Bonus Miles: Admiral Club® members can earn one 1,000 miles award with a new Sprint acct with 1 new phone-line activ. when line remains active for 30 days. Miles: All miles are awarded at acct level. Miles cannot be divided between accts or lines. Acct. holder name and member number must match. Allow 8-10 wks for miles to be deposited to your AAdvantage® acct. Exclusions:Excludes SDP and CL accounts, activations at other retailers, upgrades, replacements and new line activations from Sprint entities or providers associated with Sprint (i.e. Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Sprint Prepaid and Assurance). May not be combinable with other offers. Offer, terms, restrictions, and options subject to change and may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice. AAdvantage® Program: American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage® program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage® program with 6 months' notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage® miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler℠ status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage® program, visit aa.com/aadvantageOther Terms: Offers/ coverage not avail. everywhere or for all phones/networks. Restrictions apply. See sprint.com/aadvantage for details.
But here's the catch if you are currently a Sprint subscriber. You'll get 417 miles per month. However, if you are getting some kind of discount, what Sprint calls the SDP (Sprint Discount Program), you will lose it. For instance if you have a AAA discount, or discount because you work for a certain company, that discount would go away because you are getting the miles instead. So if you are getting a $10 SDP and that goes away, you are in essence paying .024 a mile.


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3-year-old boy saved by his dogCooperstown, ND (WDAY TV) - There is a special bond between a farm boy and his dog. And Tuesday night near rural Cooperstown, North Dakota, the whole county is talking about 3-year-old Carson and the dog who saved him.
By: Kevin Wallevand, WDAY
Cooperstown, ND (WDAY TV) - There is a special bond between a farm boy and his dog. And Tuesday night near rural Cooperstown, North Dakota, the whole county is talking about 3-year-old Carson and the dog who saved him.
Carson Urness walked away from his farm-yard Monday night. A search team of nearly 200 showed up, and firefighters on 4-wheelers finally found him under his protective dog, Cooper.
Carson Urness is all about Green. A John Deere Digger and a little dirt and he's happy. But what whirlwind 24-hours its been. It started went the 3 year old wasn't coming in from playing outside in the farm yard.
Courtney Urness/ Carson's Mom: "And then, 7:30 rolled around I figured he'd start getting hungry sometime."
His mom Courtney searched. Scoured the farm yard, then got that feeling something was wrong. She called 911.
Courtney Urness: "I lost it I guess you could say. Yeah, it was hard."
Soon more than 200 volunteers showed up. Family, friends, a search plane and search dog.
Brock Urness/ Carson's Dad: "Yeah I was a little worried."
Courtney Urness: "You think of the worst, but then I knew Cooper was gone. If anyone was going to find him, they'd just have to find Cooper."
But the family quickly realized the family dog Cooper was also missing. They hoped he was with Carson.
And about two this morning, came the news. Carson was found safe, a mile away. With Cooper the farm dog on top of him.
Courtney Urness: "Somebody came and knocked on the door and said we found them and I just ran to the ambulance."
Brock Urness: "He was a mile away."
Carson was found safe a mile away with Cooper the dog on top of him.
Courtney Urness: "Great dog. I just didn't realize that he would actually be keeping him warm and protecting him."
Brock Urness: "I was really proud of him."
And Carson has been pretty quiet about the ordeal until he shared something today with his mother.
Courtney Urness: 'He came up to me today and he goes 'Mom I was really scared, but Cooper laid on me. He kept me warm.' And I said what about your feet? And he said 'no, not those'."
The rest of the story. Cooper the farm dog was saved by this family. Left as a puppy on the road to fend for himself. Today, it's all about payback story. A dog, his boy, a safe return home. The end.
Carson was taken to the hospital to be checked out.
As you can see, he's fine.
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PARIS (Reuters) - L'Oreal (OREP.PA) is in exclusive talks to acquire skincare brands Decleor and Carita from Japan's Shiseido (4911.T) for around 230 million euros ($314.3 million), Shiseido said on Thursday.
L'Oreal cited the promising international growth prospects of the two brands, which made combined annual sales of around 100 million euros in 2012. It said an agreement could be signed in coming weeks.
A separate statement by Shiseido gave the price tag which it said was subject to "standard closing adjustments".
Shiseido is trying to turn the page on its first annual loss in eight years and the replacement of its president in March, in the wake of tough price competition and declining market share.
L'Oreal, meanwhile, has seen margins improve thanks to the launch of new and more expensive items and recently bought Chinese facial mask provider Magic Holdings, in a bid to expand in the fastest-growing sector of China's $15 billion skincare market.
Reporting by Lionel Laurent; Editing by Astrid Wendlandt and David Holmes


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After Kya fell in love online with Alyx, she confessed that she had been using a fake name and pictures when communicating with him. Alyx forgave her immediately and accepted Kya without hesitation. The two have never met.
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It's that time of year when my blood starts to boil and I get incredibly angry with the weight loss industry.
All of the 'New Year, New You' bullshit is fine…January is a great time to start that new you…it's as good as February, March, April, May…how about right this minute?!
I genuinely don't mind the 'New Year, New You' stuff…what I very much do mind however is the rubbish faddy diets that get pushed towards vulnerable people, desperate people…people who really do want a 'New You'. At my lowest – which ironically was when I was at my heaviest – I would have tried anything. £75 a week for shakes…bring it on. £45 for weight loss perfume…I'll give it a go. Incredibly invasive and life-threatening surgery…go on then, as you've told me it's my only chance of a life Mr Surgeon!
If I hear one more story about people planning to undertake a fasting diet, I will scream. Would you try and drive your car on a quarter of a tank of petrol when you know that it needs a full tank to get you to your destination? Of course you wouldn't. Yet you are quite happy to eat 500 calories when the average female needs 2000 calories, and the average male needs 2500 calories!
If you really want to lose weight, then eating more helps – or at least taking into account your basal metabolic rate when contemplating a fad diet. If you eat less than your BMR then your body will start shutting down and will hold onto whatever you give it…so tiny portions often lead to little or no weight loss. And then when you start eating something that resembles a normal healthy diet, you will gain weight as your body will hold on to that too in order to create reserves for when you next decide to deprive it of the fuel it needs. Which means you then think that you need to eat less…and so the cycle continues.
Why people try and push us into 1200 calories a day, I will never know. It just doesn't work! I think about these weight loss shows on TV and – as much I would absolutely genuinely love my arse kicked around a gym by Jillian and / or Bob…the sense of satisfaction would be amazing – the TV shows want sensationalism. To show you that you can eat really well and not have to exercise like a demon in order to lose weight just does not make a good TV show. A TV show all about changing your relationship with food would be like watching paint dry…as it takes time, and there are no miracle cures, and no shouting, and not much sweat either!
I read yesterday about a new drink that apparently helps people lose weight. Trials showed that you could lose upto a stone in six weeks. Well, that's me sold then! A stone in six weeks…hold on a for just a second though, I know plenty of people who follow a healthy eating plan and lose this in four weeks…without exercise and without depriving themselves (it's called Slimming World…but it's also called healthy eating if you follow the advice they give! And before you ask, no I am not sponsored by Slimming World…and if you really wanted to, I guess Weight Watchers could help too!) And this doesn't cost you £28.95 for 21 sachets…which is one weeks supply if you stick to three meals a day. So not only do you have to pay for the drinks, but you have to pay for the food too! The only thing you will lose is money…and fecking lots of it. And you won't get additional support either…just a sodding expensive drink. And I doubt that drinking a sachet of expensiveness before munching your way through two McDonalds meals will produce the desired results either. I am sure that there would be a caveat something along the lines of, 'Works in conjunction with a healthy diet'.
The thing is, weight loss is quite hard. It takes time. It takes effort. You did not put on overnight however many excess stones you are carrying around with you today. So quite why you – and I – think that you can shift it in a matter of months is laughable…it's stupid. It's almost as stupid as the weight loss marketeers think you are…know you are when you buy the shite they are promoting.
Just do yourself a favour this New Year…think about creating a new you – a new you that doesn't believe in bullshit, a new you that knows that it takes more than a drink to create that weight loss you are longing for. And I know that you are longing for it…because I did – and still do. I get tempted at times when I see these adverts, but then my rational mind kicks in and I know that I have to stay true to myself and what I know works. And this is healthy eating, exercise, and focusing on changing the way my mind deals with food. This doesn't happen overnight…but had I taken a faddy option, I know that I would have been putting on weight rather than losing it slowly but surely. Look at the past couple of months – seven gym sessions a week and healthy eating and my weight losses stalled…if that wasn't enough to send me over to the dark and faddy side, then I don't know what is. What I know now though is that these faddy things don't work…I tried them…lots of people I know tried them…and I, and they, got fatter before realising that the fads don't do it for us!
That's it then…I will get off my high horse now. But please, please, please do yourself a favour and just be sensible. Go and find a registered dietitian if you really are struggling…they will tell you the same!
It's that time now when I bore you with some holiday snaps…
We have gone from incredibly snowy vistas in the Cairngorms…
And now we have the more rugged West Coast…
It really is a stunning place! We took a scenic drive to a place called Pollach – which is quite a drive with steep twisty turny hills. Well worth the drive though. We went for a nice walk – I am still working on enjoying my walking…Mr WLB tried to film me and I nearly rammed the iPad sideways up where the sun doesn't shine…I am not a good exercise companion as I just like to be left alone to sweat and cry silently! We then found a gorgeous viewpoint which involved a bit of a scramble up some slippery rock steps…but this was worth the effort too – there was even a picnic bench up there so we are planning a scenic picnic at some point if weather permits. It was then time to head home for a nice relaxed afternoon and a lovely catch up with the owners of the cottage.
Breakfast: Leftover chicken pasta.
Lunch: Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, toast, spinach and cherry tomatoes (2 x HEB).
Dinner: Spicy chicken, veggies and rice.
Snacks: A banana and a couple of satsumas, and two packets of French Fries (8 syns) and a mini Green & Blacks bar (4 syns).
A lovely food day! There must be something in the air up here…as soon as I arrived I felt hungry! I had my leftover pasta for brekkie, and had what I was supposed to have for brekkie for lunch – wilted spinach with cherry tomatoes, toast, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Dinner was a peri peri spice mix with chicken, and some veggies – red onion, mushrooms, orange and red pepper, chopped tinned and fresh tomatoes, spinach, and garlic – with some rice…leftovers for tomorrow too!
Exercise: A good 45 minutes of hill walking and then a small scramble to a viewing point.
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Viral Hepatitis Disparities Among African Americans
As we observe African American History Month, we are also working to raise awareness of the silent epidemic of viral hepatitis in the Black community. You may have seen the blog post earlier this month by my colleague Dr. Nadine Gracia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. She highlighted some of the troubling viral hepatitis disparities in the African American community, recognizing the need for more education, screening and linkage to treatment and care.
Learn the Facts The first step to reducing these disparities is increasing awareness about viral hepatitis:
- Hepatitis B and C are liver diseases caused by viruses.
- Anyone can get hepatitis B or hepatitis C, but African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of disease.
- Most people living with viral hepatitis do not know they are infected.
- Chronic hepatitis infections cause liver damage, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer, often with no symptoms.
- Hepatitis B can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine.
- Both hepatitis B and C viruses can be transmitted through exposure to blood or through sex.
- Getting a simple blood test is the only way to know if you have been exposed to viral hepatitis.
- Treatments exist for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Testing for Viral Hepatitis Is Key Although hepatitis B and hepatitis C are serious health problems within the African American community, too few African Americans know about these diseases or get tested for them. Fortunately, simple blood tests can determine if you have been exposed to the viruses. See your doctor and ask to be tested if you if you think you may have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus or the hepatitis C virus. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent liver damage and save lives. Learn more about who is at risk for hepatitis B and hepatitis C and who should be tested in the document, "Viral Hepatitis in the African American Community" [PDF 432 KB].
What the Government Is Doing to Address Viral Hepatitis in All Communities The Federal Government is committed to working with community and a broad array of partners to ensure that new cases of viral hepatitis are prevented and that people who are already infected are tested and provided with counseling, care, and treatment. Agencies across the government are collaborating to implement the Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis, released in May 2011. The plan seeks to increase the proportion of Americans who are aware of their viral hepatitis infection; reduce the number of new cases of hepatitis C infection; and eliminate mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B. Whether we work in health care, government, the faith community, or the private sector, all of us can contribute to "combating the silent epidemic of viral hepatitis" in the United States. The time is now!
By Ronald Valdiserri, M.D., M.P.H., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health,
Infectious Diseases, and Director,Office of HIV/AIDS Policy,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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The Plymouth Athenaeum
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Derry's Cross
(The theatre is behind the Travelodge just along from Theatre Royal Plymouth)
01752 267131 (Mon - Fri 11am - 4pm)
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Pre-booked tickets can be collected from the Box Office at The Plymouth Athenaeum from 1 hour before your performance starts, unless you have opted to have them posted (for an additional charge of £1 per order at time of booking) Tickets can also be bought for that day's performance from the box office from 1 hour before performances begin (subject to ticket availability)
Inside The Plymouth Athenaeum building
There is portable ramp access to reception, box office and Lecture Room and theatre west; permanent ramp access to theatre east and library; stair lifts from lower foyer to Lounge and Upper Foyer (these lifts cannot be used with a wheelchair).
The Plymouth Athenaeum strives to be accessible to all. If you have any access requirements for your visit, please contact our House Manager Helen Davies, by calling 01752 267131 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
Getting to The Plymouth Athenaeum building
The Plymouth Athenaeum is in Plymouth City Centre where roads and paths are tarmac with dipped curbs.
Travel & Parking
The nearest carparks (with disabled spcaes) spaces are in the Plymouth City Council owned Derry's Cross Car Park (single storey) to the right of the theatre or the multistorey Theatre Royal Car Park to the left of the theatre. Both car parks are less than a minute from the Plymouth Athenaeum.
Public Transport
The Plymouth Athenaeum is less than a 5 minute walk from Royal Parade served by most Plymouth bus services.
The theatre is a 15 minute walk from Plymouth Train Station (on North Road) and a 10 minute walk from Plymouth Coach Station (on Armada Way).


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"A rollicking tour-de-force." —The Boston Globe
"Deeply engaging. . . . No other contemporary novelist is better able to mix farce with ferocity, or to better effect." —The Guardian (London)
"Ambitious and urgent." —New York magazine
"Carey is a master craftsman. . . . [Amnesia is] a work with the power to vibrate after we've closed the covers." —The Plain Dealer
"Compelling, written with the vivid precision that marks Mr. Carey's best work. It appears at first as though he might, like Thomas Pynchon in Bleeding Edge or Dave Eggers in The Circle, be attempting to recreate the constantly shifting virtual world in the fixed text of a novel. But humanity, not machinery, lies at the book's heart." —The Economist
"Peter Carey is no mean stylist. . . . His pages will always yield their pleasures. . . . You can pick any page at random and locate an energy that never seems to flag." —The New York Times Book Review
"Nestled inside this brisk cyber caper is an aesthetically daring character study. . . . Carey imbues [the hacker's] immersion in the world of coding and the Internet with a palpable, engrossing sense of joy and discovery." —The New Yorker
"Explores journalistic freedom, the ethics of radicalism as practiced on the internet and other complex contemporary issues." —The New York Daily News
"Visionary, fiercely smart, and illuminating, and timely. . . . In a literal and figurative way, it's testimony. In all ways, Amnesia is hard to forget." —The Buffalo News
"Fantastically brilliant, gripping and astonishing." —Hermione Lee, author of Penelope Fitgerald and Edith Wharton
"Lyrical, profane, highly readable. . . . Blends conspiracy thriller, comic farce and an examination of contemporary hackers." —Financial Times
"The story of WikiLeaks as if transmogrified by Dickens and turned into a thrilling fable for our post-Edward Snowden era. Written with forensic precision." —Luke Harding, The Guardian
"Vividly and precisely evoke[d]. . . . The thrill, illicit and almost erotic, of the early possibilities of the internet is . . . beautifully delineated. . . . A techno-Bildungsroman welded into a meta-fictional conspiracy thriller." —The Times Literary Supplement (London)
"A witty and subversive account of three richly drawn eccentrics and Australia's gradual capitulation to the blandly murderous corporate ethos." —The Toronto Star
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Every girl needs the perfect little black dress in her closet. Whether you are going to a semi formal, black tie event, or just on a hot date, a black cocktail dress is always the right choice.
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tailors and seamstresses could experience à higher risk of chronic bronchitis a Chinese study found:
(quoted) "Persons reporting exposure to cotton dust more often indicated work in the cotton textile industry (14 percent) or as a tailor or seamstress (71 percent) than in the other industries or occupations listed on our questionnaire. We found an association between being a tailor or seamstress and chronic bronchitis (OR = 1.35, 95 percent CI: 0.88, 2.06), chronic phlegm (OR = 1.39, 95 percent CI: 1.14, 1.70), or chronic dry cough (OR = 1.32, 95 percent CI: 0.88, 1.99)" end of quotation.
According to the authors of the study the causes could be probably found in the exposure to cotton dust: (quoted ) "Cotton dust exposure was associated with non chronic cough or phlegm (OR = 1.40, 95 percent CI: 1.19, 1.64), chronic phlegm (OR = 1.36, 95 percent CI: 1.09, 1.69), and chronic bronchitis (OR = 1.71, 95 percent CI: 1.13, 2.60)" (end of quotation).
More information:
1) reference in Vancouver convention format:
Levan TD, Koh WPP, Lee HPP, Koh D, Yu MC, London SJ. Vapor, dust, and smoke exposure in relation to adult-onset asthma and chronic respiratory symptoms: the Singapore Chinese Health Study. American journal of epidemiology. 2006 Jun;163(12):1118-1128. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwj144.
2) Full text pdf of the article:
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Envision Eugene: Vision to Action builds on the seven pillars, strategies and actions of the 2012 Recommendation and City Council direction with four complementary documents that work together in moving Eugene towards a common vision. Most of Vision to Action will move forward after the adoption of our urban growth boundary; only the chapters of the Comprehensive Plan necessary for adopting our UGB are proposed for adoption at this time.
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"Our motivation is to make a very large aperture telescope in space and that's typically very expensive and difficult to do," Swartzlander said. "You don't have to have one continuous mass telescope in order to do astronomy—it can be distributed over a wide distance. Our proposed concept could be a very cheap, easy way to achieve large coverage, something you couldn't do with the James Webb-type of approach."
An adaptive optical imaging sensor comprised of tiny floating mirrors could support large-scale NASA missions and lead to new technology in astrophysical imaging and remote sensing.
Swarms of smart dust forming single or multiple lenses could grow to reach tens of meters to thousands of kilometers in diameter. According to Swartzlander, the unprecedented resolution and detail might be great enough to spot clouds on exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system.
"This is really next generation," Swartzlander said. "It's 20, 30 years out. We're at the very first step."
Previous scientists have envisioned orbiting apertures but not the control mechanism. This new concept relies upon Swartzlander's expertise in the use of light, or photons, to manipulate micro- or nano-particles like smart dust. He developed and patented the techniques known as "optical lift," in which light from a laser produces radiation pressure that controls the position and orientation of small objects.
In this application, radiation pressure positions the smart dust in a coherent pattern oriented toward an astronomical object. The reflective particles form a lens and channel light to a sensor, or a large array of detectors, on a satellite. Controlling the smart dust to reflect enough light to the sensor to make it work will be a technological hurdle, Swartzlander said.
Two RIT graduate students on Swartzlander's team are working on different aspects of the project. Alexandra Artusio-Glimpse, a doctoral student in imaging science, is designing experiments in low-gravity environments to explore techniques for controlling swarms of particle and to determine the merits of using a single or multiple beams of light.
Swartzlander expects the telescope will produce speckled and grainy images. Xiaopeng Peng, a doctoral student in imaging science, is developing software algorithms for extracting information from the blurred image the sensor captures. The laser that will shape the smart dust into a lens also will measure the optical distortion caused by the imaging system. Peng will use this information to develop advanced image processing techniques to reverse the distortion and recover detailed images.
"Our goal at this point is to marry advanced computational photography with radiation-pressure control techniques to achieve a rough image," Swartzlander said. "Then we can establish a roadmap for improving both the algorithms and the control system to achieve 'out of this world' images."


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If been following my adventures than already know that last week were in Tel Aviv for work and as were there for 4 days than I had to adjust my workout schedule to the travel one doing my workouts on the road. Luckily form me in my hotel (Carlton – which, BTW, is A-mazing!) had also gym facilities so put my mind on peace and packed my workout equipment before hitting the road.
As a determined lady who never skips leg day, I woke up along with the sunrise and to hit the gym. Not because I would be an early bird, but because when I am on the road there is just no way to find a time for an evening workout so prefer to rise with the birds to have one.
Isn't the view lovely? This view is definitely worth the early wake up despite the hard time getting out of the bed.
Carlton's gym is open 24h therefore guessed that 6am it would be already buzzing but for my surprise I was the only one at that hour so could get some nice pictures without appearing like a stalker ad disturbing others.
At the hotel's 15th floor is located both – gym and spa ( not opened 24/7) center that I believe is a nice touch to link a good workout session with a relaxing spa time afterwards.
At gym is always a receptionist to keep the track of the place.
The locker rooms are nice and offers everything you need: towels as well as beauty sets so do not need to worry carrying your own things with you.
The gym itself is not big however it has well divided by functional zones: weights, cardio and a free zone.
The gym offers even TRX as an asset to your workouts.
Couple of treadmills, stationary bike and elliptical trainer is in a perfect position facing the Mediterranean sea making your morning workout a little bit nicer. ( Of course, I would have a running buddy crazy enough waking up so early) would definitely prefer going for a nice morning run along the coast.
While warming up were looking to the waves and surfers catching them. ( Tel Aviv has some great surfer's spots as well and in front of my hotel was one of them – for surfer's only!
One I saw this beauty – Smith Machine – I was happy – it was everything I needed to start my Leg day properly.
Couldn't not resist taking selfie before the session – had to have one before getting down to the business.
And once your training session is over you can have a nice refreshing glass of an infused water, tea, apple or re-charge your sugar levels with some Arabic sweet nibbles.
To sum up – Carlton Tel Avivc gym offers all the basic things to have your workout routine: free weights, Smith machine and cardio machines and additionally gives you a free access to the facilities 24/7, a nice view, cameras showing the real time outside the beach and a great view + free supplements like water bottles, towels, etc. Therefore definitely recommended as an approved gym to stay in shape on the road.
In case wondering what was my Leg training routine that morning than here it is:
Leg Day at hotel's gym:
Warm up: 15min jog on a treadmill
- 4×15 – squat (increasing weight with an each rep)
- 4×15 donkey kicks with a Smith Machine
- 4×15 walking lunges with dumbbells
- 4×15 step ups with weights
- lateral squat walk (as much meters as space allows)
- 3×20 mountain climbers
- 3 x 1 min plank
- Stretching
This was my Leg Day using Carlton hotel's gym equipment. Resistance band was mine which I usually bring with me to my travels as never sure what will find in the gym.


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Embleton, Northumberland
Located in the centre of Embleton, this stunning cottage is a perfect base for those who enjoy golfing and walking holidays and offers beautiful views and easy beach access.
Adorable cottage in a charming village near the beaches, golf and numerous delights of this beautiful area. Perfect for a family or couples.
Nr Embleton, Northumberland
This rural cottages provides the perfect location for a holiday near the coast. Ideally situated to explore the castles and monuments of the area as well as the Dark Skies.
Nr Beadnell, Northumberland
This fabulous and unique studio-style cottage offers an impressive range of features to help you make the most of your holiday, and is ideally situated for exploring the stunning Northumberland AONB.
This beautifully furnished family holiday cottage is perfectly located in a delightful and picturesque hamlet in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, close to the breathtaking coast.
With double doors leading to the garden, this well-equipped cottage has every facility for a family break within easy reach of market towns, ancient castles and a beach for water sports enthusiasts.
Beadnell, Northumberland
A welcoming cottage in the lovely village of Beadnell offers families and couples a cosy getaway filled with all the amenities you could possibly need. All major local attractions are within easy reach.
Ideal for a family holiday or a weekend trip with friends, this coastal cottage offers a fun, relaxing stay within short distance of Beadnell Bay's sandy beach.
A beach lovers' paradise in time-honoured style and in a superb seaside location close to all the main attractions. Perfect for a family or couples with a dog looking to explore Northumberland.
Close to a stunning golden beach, this beautifully converted holiday cottage is a spacious and attractive base for a fantastic holiday on the tranquil and picturesque North East coast.
This beautiful cottage on the grounds of Ellingham Hall offers superb family features, with exquisite surroundings to relax in after a day at the beach in Beadnell or exploring nearby Bamburgh Castle.
Craster, Northumberland
This gorgeous cottage sitting on the harbour front offers stunning panoramic sea views for guests who are looking for a perfect British getaway with amazing local attractions.
The charming village of Embleton sits just a stone's throw from Embleton Bay and its stunning sandy beach. Whether you're after a relaxing seaside holiday or plan on exploring locations further afield - including the nearby towns of Alnwick, Low Newton-by-the-Sea and Craster - Embleton has a prime position on the Northumberland Coast and is home to some of our favourite Northumberland holiday cottages.
Embleton Bay shelters one of the best golden sand beaches in the country. With the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle providing a spectacular backdrop, it's the ultimate sun, sea and sand destination in the region. With a wide beach and shallow waters, it's a perfect spot for a family picnic or a splash in the gentle waves.
Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club is just a short stroll from Embleton. Set back from the beach, this 18-hole golf course offers some of the best coastal views in the country.
Newton Pool Bird Reserve is nestled behind the sand dunes south of Newton-by-the-Sea, within walking distance of Embleton. Here, you'll be able to observe the abundance of local birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat from the comfort of one of the on-site birdwatching huts.
Water sports can be found in abundance at Embleton Bay and Low Newton-by-the-Sea, if you fancy trying something a little more adventurous! Local surf specialists at Northside Surf School offer group, family and 1-2-1 surfing lessons, providing an ideal way to stay active during your break.
Embleton is an idyllic seaside village, perfect for a coastal break. Whether you want a week of sun, sea and sand, fancy trying your hand at golf or you're looking for an ideal base from which to explore all that Northumberland has to offer, Embleton is perfectly positioned to please every holidaymaker. Find out more about this charming seaside village with our guide to Embleton.
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Wow, this weekend seemed looooong. I feel like I haven't been blogging in ages, when reality it's been one whole day. With-drawls much?!
I'm super excited, I've got all sorts of content I wanna just spill outta my brains to make room for MORE! I've begun the 'cutting phase' of my training. "Holy shit, comp isn't until April 25th!" Yeah, I know, I know. I might get a lot of shit from people, especially since I'm already pretty lean. But I want to start NOW, I need to know what my body will respond to. If I end up passing out from lack of nutrients, you can damn well bet I'll be adding more food into my diet. If I lean out too quick, I'll adjust my macro plan and gradually add health fats, carbs, and protein in. I'm not going EXTREME either. I just don't really get the whole concept of 'bulking'. Stuffing your face hole with more calories than are necessary? I get it, I get it, you wanna build muscle. To be honest, I don't want to put my body through metabolic shock, so I'm taking it slow, real slow. Gradual cutting, and gradual adding. I respect my body too much to go on crash diets.
I'm not trying to stir anything, everybody is different. I personally pack on muscle really easily. I've been a workout fanatic for years now, love lifting and have been doin' it for a while. I just wanna see what's underneath all of this! So yes, I've begun the cutting phase…. gradually, just to see what it's all about.
With that being said, I logged into myfitnesspal and played around with calorie and macro plans that I could do on a 1440 – 1600 calorie diet and a specific macro ratio. It APPEARS to be a lot of food! BUT…… if you read closely, you realize there's a lot of protein powders, and the servings are so small. Kinda nervous over here, fo real.
I plan on eating 6-7 meals a day, I wake up at the ass crack of dawn so there's more hours I'm awake and burning calories, therefore I need to eat more. I'm not going to break it down too much for you, check out myfitnesspal (Friday, January 3rd) if you're really curious. Heads up, I discluded fish because of the radiation poisoning in the water…. yep, way to go humans, but that's a whole other story:
1) Lean Ground Turkey (4 oz) – Can be had wrapped in a whole wheat low carb fiber tortilla, served with brown rice, sweet potato, or quinoa. Asparagus or kale salad for vegetables.
2) Chicken Breast (4 oz) size of your palm – See above
3) French Vanilla Creme Optimum Protein Powder
4) Almonds – Small servings
5) Oatmeal with almond butter – Only after workouts
6) Rice Cakes with cottage cheese or almond butter
7) Chobani Plain Low Fat Yogurt with almonds
8) Smoothies (IN MODERATION, preferably before workouts) with frozen fruit, protein, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and/or almond milk
Minimal salt, minimal dairy, and no dressings. Few weeks before comp, I will cut out all salt and all dairy. It's gonna be INTENSE! I managed to survive today, so we'll see how this week goes. I prepared all my meals for this week, so I have absolutely everything I need. I want to weigh in on Friday and see where I'm at. My comp weight goal is 105lbs – 110lbs. Mind you, there will be water pills involved to flush out my water weight which will be a huge weight loss.
This weekend was full of great workouts and plenty of posing practice! When I got home on Friday I immediately thew on my bikini and heels and strutted around the house with a mirror and my camera phone for an hour! Makin' some progress, but definitely much more work to be done. I practiced today too and sassed up my walk a lot more, figured out what to do with my hands, and pretty much have the outline of my 60 second individual routine down. I have friends who are gonna help me out too, I'm so glad I know people who have done these before! Definitely encouraging and supportive and totally there to help.
I've been tanning this week, so I've got a little color goin' on finally! Gotta build that base for show day. Plus, I HATE being pale, I feel more motivated to workout when I'm tan too, haha, like I'm making progress or something. Nope, you're just tan.
I really wanna share today's workout with you guys! It was freakin' phenomenal! Loved it, was completely out of breathe and my muscles were challenged. Tried some new stuff, fulfilled 50 minutes of cardio while challenging my whole entire body with HIIT.
-10 minute treadmill run warm up
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-10 dynamic burpees
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-20 jump lunges
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-10 jump squats to jump tucks
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-20/20 backward jump lunges
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-30 mountain climbers
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-10/10 pistol squats
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-40 air squats
-1 minute high knees jump rope (I know, it just keeps going!)
-10 push ups with kick through (Gotta check out Zuzka for this)
-1 minute high knees jump rope
-20 sit ups with butt lifts
-1 minute high knees jump rope….. WHEW! Took me 21:45!
-15 Olympic Barbell Squats (Shoulder Width, Breaking Parallel)
-15 Barbell Dead Lifts
-15 35lb Dumbbell Narrow Stance Goblet Squat pulses (elevated toes, sink into heels)
-15 35lb Dumbbell Pull Throughs x4
-20 minutes stairmaster single leg step ups (20/20, 5 sets)
Whew, yes! Long intense workout, took about 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete. Loved the variety of HIIT and heavy lifting, hit my 45-60 minute cardio goal without even realizing it.
I haven't quite had the chance to write this weeks workout, but I will post them as the week goes by. Been busy with Kai this weekend, the post Christmas spoilage has made her such a "delight" this weekend…. She's been swimming in toys and princess… things. Yuck.
Anywho, hope you enjoyed my meal plan items, go try my workout…. I DARE you.
G'nite folks, have a spectacular week, stay fly… XOXO
~Jess ♥