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Food Safety At Home
Imagine for a moment, you’re at your friend’s house watching the big game with a group of friends and there is a spread of chips, dips and snacks out on the coffee table, or how about attending a friends baby shower and the table is full of potluck dishes all the guests have made and brought to the party. How often do you consider how long the food has been sitting out or how it was prepared? It isn’t the most fun thing to think about, but food safety and sanitation is really the most important aspect to consider when preparing food, whether it be cooking dinner at home or preparing a dish for the pot-luck party. You don’t have to be a germ-a-phoebe in order to practice these simple food safety and sanitation rules.
- These are the most common food preparation mistakes to make:
- Touching Clean Surfaces or Ready-To-Eat Foods With Raw Meat.
- Thawing Frozen Foods on the Counter.
- Letting Foods Cool Down Before Placing in the Refrigerator.
- Not Heating Foods to the Proper Temperature.
- Eating Raw Cookie Dough or Batter.
- Washing Produce in the Kitchen Sink Basin.
- Not washing Your Hands Enough.
- Properly Handling Raw Meat, Poultry and Seafood.
Never place cooked meat, poultry and seafood back on the same plate that held the raw meat. Raw meat should always be kept separate from all other food during storage and preparation. Don’t forget about the spatulas, utensils and cutting boards as well. For example, be sure to use a different utensil to take the burgers off the barbeque than used to place the raw patties onto the barbeque. It is also good to have designated cutting boards at home so that the risk of cross-contamination is avoided. Foodborne pathogens found in raw meat, poultry and seafood can contaminate produce and ready-to-eat foods.
Thawing frozen foods on the counter is NOT a good food practice. Thawing foods on the counter takes a long time, which leaves the foods out at an unsafe temperature, allowing pathogens to multiply and risks cross-contamination with other foods or objects. The safest way to thaw frozen foods is in the refrigerator. Move the frozen food item from the freezer into the refrigerator the night before cooking. Other safe ways to thaw your frozen foods is under running COLD water (not warm or hot water) in a sealed container or plastic bag, cooking the frozen food as is or thawing it in the microwave.
Example: While at a friends home for dinner, a couple people conversed in the kitchen while the mother prepared burgers in the stove top for dinner for the family and a couple guests. The frozen raw burger patties were set out on a plate on the counter while the mom prepared other ingredients for the meal. In an attempt to multitask (as mothers often do), she paused her meal preparation to fix the family dogs dinner. She placed the dog’s old, chewed, unclean food bowl on the counter next to the thawing burger patties. She mixed up a tasty dinner for the pet and then placed the bowl back on the floor in its usual place.
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Dogs and pets, as much as we love them like a family member, carry many germs and bacteria not natural to humans. A pet’s food bowl is no exception to their germs and placing it on the counter and next to the raw meat is a major safety hazard. Being conscious of cleanliness in the kitchen is key to safety.
Properly Heating and Cooling Foods
In the food industry the term “danger zone” is used to describe the temperate range that is unsafe to store or hold food for longer than 2 hours. The danger zone is considered anything between 40°-140° F (1). These temperatures are the most ideal for pathogenic growth. A common mistake is to think you should let food cool down before placing it in the refrigerator. A good way to cool your hot food down is to separate it into smaller Tupperware containers and place inside the refrigerator within 2 hours of sitting out. It is also critically important that you heat your meat, poultry and seafood to proper temperatures. Undercooked meat could pose risk of food borne illness due to the possible bacteria or pathogens surviving the cooking process because the temperature was not hot enough. Everyone should know the internal food temperatures for meat and poultry when cooking at home. The internal temperature should be maintained for at least 10 minutes and tested with the proper meat thermometer.
Meat: 140° F minimum
Poultry: 165° F minimum
Food should be left out at room temperature for no more than 4 hours. After 4 hours food should be thrown away. If you are traveling with prepared food, make sure to secure it in either an insulated cooler or warming container.
“Don’t Eat the Raw Cookie Dough!”
How often did you hear that from mom as a kid? Well it was for good reason. Eggs can have salmonella, the most common bacteria to cause food borne illness, and as a common ingredient in baked goods it is unsafe to eat the raw dough or batter. A little trick to avoid salmonella contamination when cooking with eggs is to thoroughly wash the outside of the eggshell with soap and water. Salmonella lives on the surface of an egg, not on the inside, so simply washing your eggs can cut the risk of contamination.
Never Wash or Soak Your Produce in the Kitchen Sink Basin
The sink is where you wash dirty dishes, dump food and waste down the garbage disposal and clean countless other filthy items, and you can bet its got tons of germs all around. Even if you are a relentless cleaner, what’s below the drain and in the garbage disposal is out of your cleaning reach. Cleaning the surface of your fruits and vegetables is important because you don’t know what bacteria may be lurking there before bringing it home. The kitchen sink basin is not a reliably clean space to wash your foods. It is however, okay to rinse produce under the faucet without touching the walls of the sink basin. Instead, try filling a large sanitized bowl with clean water and soak your produce there. A few teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in the water will also help kill bacteria present on the surfaces of fruits and vegetables.
Wash Your Hands
Lastly, and the easiest of all, is the importance of washing your hands. Washing your hands is the easiest way to prevent the spread of bacteria. As simple as it sounds, washing your hands is important for your health and the health of others. Step-by-step instructions on the proper way to wash your hands can be found at the CDC’s website.
- Brown A. Understanding Food Principles and Preparation. 3rd ed. Belmont, CA: Cengage; 2011.


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Paintball is a fun, recreational activity that can sometimes leave players with paint on their clothes. If you have ever played paintball and ended up with paint on your clothes, you know how difficult it can be to get it out. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to get paintball paint out of clothes. We will cover everything from what type of detergent to use to how to treat the stain. Let’s get started!
How Paintball is Played
Paintball is a sport in which players compete to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water-soluble dye and gelatin shells outside. It is typically played on a field of either natural terrain or specially designed courses. The game is regularly played at a sporting level with organized competition involving major tournaments, professional teams, and players.
One of the most important things in paintball is having the right gear. This includes a good marker (paintball gun), mask, hopper (paintball loader), air tank, and clothes. The clothing you wear should be comfortable and not too baggy. Baggy clothes can get caught on things and make it hard to move around. ,
What Is Paintball Paint Made of?
Depending on the type of paint, fabric, and how long the paint has been allowed to set, removing paint from clothing can be easy or difficult. However, there are some tips and tricks that can help remove most types of paint from clothing easily.
There are two main types of paintballs: oil-based and water-based.
Water-based paintballs are made with a water-soluble glycerin or oil and color pigment. When these paintballs hit fabric, the water inside the ball evaporates quickly, leaving behind a colorful stain.
This type of paint is easier to remove from clothing than oil-based paint because it does not adhere to fabric as strongly. Additionally, because this paintball paint is made of a water-soluble polymer, this means that it is designed to break down in water and be removed from clothing easily. However, water-based paint can still be difficult to remove if it has been allowed to dry for a long time.
There are four main ingredients in water-based paintballs.
Obviously, water is the first ingredient. This is what makes up the majority of the paintball and allows it to break down easily.
Propylene glycol butyl ether, or PGBE, is the primary ingredient in paintball paint. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is soluble in water. PGBE is used in many industries, including as a food additive and as an antifreeze.
Paintballs are made of a gelatin shell filled with PGBE and dye. When the paint ball hits someone or something, the force of the impact breaks open the shell and releases the PGBE and dye inside.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is used as a sweetener in many foods. It is also used in some medical products, such as cough syrup. Sorbitol is soluble in water and helps to keep the paintballs from drying out.
Dyes are added to the PGBE to give paintballs their color. The most common dyes used in paintball are fluorescent orange, yellow, and pink.
Paintballs are typically filled with one of three colors of dye: orange, yellow, or pink. Orange is the most common color because it is visible from a distance and is less likely to be confused with other objects, such as leaves or branches. Yellow and pink are used less often because they are more difficult to see from a distance.
The vast majority of paintball fields use non-toxic, biodegradable paints that are safe for the environment. However, some fields may use paints that contain harmful chemicals such as lead or mercury. These paints should be avoided if possible.
Oil-based paintballs are an old technology that is not as popular as it once was. These paintballs are filled with a type of oil-based paint. The paint in question is not water-soluble, so it does not mix well with water. This makes removing oil-based paint from clothing more difficult than removing water-based paint.
How to Wash a Paintball Paint Out of Clothing
There are a few different methods that can be used to remove paintball paint from clothing. The best method will depend on the type of fabric, the amount of paint, and the severity of the stain. There are a few things you can do to make removing paintball paint from your clothes easier. Let’s go through the general tips.
Prior to washing remove the debris
Once you have decided on the best method, you will need to remove as much of the gel shell remains and debris as possible prior to washing. Paintball is usually played outdoors, so there is a good chance that your clothes are full of dirt, leaves, and other debris. A vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment can be used to remove the loose debris.
Pre-treat your clothes with a liquid stain remover
If the stain is large or difficult to remove, you may need to soak the clothing in a solution of water and laundry detergent before washing. You can also pretreat the stain with a commercial stain remover before laundering.
There are many different products on the market, so you will need to find one that is suitable for the type of fabric you are dealing with. Apply the stain remover according to the instructions on the bottle and let it sit for a few minutes. After pre-treating your clothing, you will need to wash them.
Wash clothes in the washing machine as soon as possible
The sooner you wash the paintball-stained clothing, the easier it will be to remove the paint. If the paint has already dried, it will be more difficult to remove as the stain will have set. Be sure to check the care label on your clothing before washing. Some fabrics can be damaged by certain detergents or washing methods.
Once you have removed as much paint as possible, launder the item in the hottest water recommended for that fabric type with detergent. Allow the washing machine to complete its cycle before checking the stain. If the paint is still visible, launder again.
Air dry your clothing
If you are in a rush, you can dry your clothes in the dryer, but be sure to use the lowest heat setting possible. But if possible, hang your clothes outside to dry in the sun and air. The sunlight will help fade the stain. Once the clothing is completely dry, check to see if the paint stains have been removed. If not, repeat the process.
How to Deal With Harsher Stains?
Sadly not all stains come out with a simple trip to the washing machine. If you’re struggling to remove a stain, you can try using the following methods.
Use a white vinegar solution
Make a mixture of one part white vinegar to three parts water. Rub this solution into the stain using a clean cloth, then rinse with cool water. You can also soak the item of clothing in the solution for 30 minutes before washing as normal.
Soak the clothing in dishwashing detergent
Be careful when using this method though as ammonia can be a bit harsh on delicate fabrics.
Avoid using bleach if possible
While bleach can be effective in removing stains, it’s also one of the harshest chemicals you can use on your clothing. Bleach can damage fabric and cause colors to fade, so it’s best to avoid using it if possible.
If you’re still struggling to remove the stain, you can try using a weak bleach solution as the last resort. Make sure to test this on an inconspicuous area of the fabric first, as some bleaches can damage or discolor clothing. However we advise against resorting to this method.
Wear protective gear
The best way to reduce the stains is to prevent them. Usually you will be given all the necessary protective gear when you go to a paintball field. So there’s a little risk to your casual wear getting soiled with paint. But if you’re really worried about staining your favorite shirt, or just want to be prepared, there are a few things you can do to protect your clothes.
Wearing old clothes that you don’t mind getting ruined is always an option. Everyone has that one old pair of jeans they don’t need anymore lying around somewhere. Another option is to buy a paintball vest. This is a piece of clothing specifically designed to protect your clothes from paintballs.
Paintball vests come in different styles and sizes. Some have built-in padding while others are simply made from a thick material. There are also vests that come with removable pads so you can wash them separately from the rest of the vest. ,
Do paintball stains go away?
The simple answer is yes, paintball stains can easily be removed by washing the garment in a washing machine. However, you should wash the garment as soon as possible after the paintball event. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove the stain.
Can paintball paint be washed out of clothes?
Of course, but how easy it is entirely depends on the type of paint used. Water-based paint will come out more easily than oil-based paint. But both can be removed with the right steps and some elbow grease.
To remove water-based paint from clothing, start by rinsing the item in cool water to loosen the pigment. Then, pretreat the stain with a laundry prewash before washing it in hot water with detergent. You may need to repeat these steps several times before the stain disappears completely.
Oil-based paints are more challenging to remove since they’re designed to be waterproof. But there are still a few things you can try. First, blot the excess paint with a paper towel or clean rag. Then, pretreat and wash it in the same way as with water-based paint.
How do you wash a paintball vest?
To wash a paintball vest, you will need to act fast. First remove everything from the pockets. Most vests have velcro or some other type of closure on the pockets that make this easy. Once the pockets are empty, you can put the vest in the washing machine on a normal cycle with cold water. It is best to hang dry your vest, but you can put it in the dryer on a low heat setting if needed.
Most importantly, do not use hot water or any type of bleach when washing your paintball gear! Hot water will cause the paint to set into the fabric and become much harder to remove. Bleach will also damage and discolor your gear.
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If youre a fan of the comedy news format -- The Daily Show, The Colbert Report -- you have Lizz Winstead to thank, in part. The writer, producer, and comedian was co-creator of The Daily Show, co-hosted Unfiltered on Air America, and now has her own online show, Shoot The Messenger (www.shootthemessengernyc.com), which includes a dead-on parody of morning news programs. Fiercely political, Winsteads stand-up act wrings out the headlines and rouses liberal bugbears like healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, and religion. The new American dream, she proposes, for instance: If someone were to invent a couch that flushed. She guarantees that audiences will get the latest breaking news in her shows. Thats whats fun, she recently told Westword's "The Latest Word" blog. Its kind of like getting a jumpstart on SNL. Its like, Were going to be able to laugh and have some catharsis before anybody else.
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By Jonathan Stempel
(Reuters) – Amtrak has asked a U.S. judicial panel to
consolidate lawsuits before a single judge in Philadelphia over
the May 12 train derailment that killed eight people and injured
more than 200.
The railroad on Tuesday joined many plaintiffs in requesting
that the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation appoint
U.S. District Judge Legrome Davis, who already oversees 16 cases
stemming from the accident, to handle all 22 existing lawsuits
plus “numerous” others it expects to be filed.
By Jonathan Stempel
(Reuters) – AlphaBridge Capital Management LLC and its owners will pay $5 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that they fraudulently inflated the prices of mortgage-backed securities in their hedge fund portfolios to boost fees.
Wednesday’s settlement calls for the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, Thomas Kutzen and Michael Carino to give up $4.03 million of profit and pay a combined $975,000 of civil fines.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge has refused to dismiss Allied Irish Banks Plc’s lawsuit accusing Citigroup Inc of helping rogue currency trader John Rusnak rack up a $691 million loss.
In a decision on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts in Manhattan said government-controlled AIB may pursue a variety of fraud claims against Citigroup in its lawsuit seeking $500 million of compensatory damages plus punitive damages.
June 30 (Reuters) – A former BP Plc engineer deserves
a new trial on an obstruction of justice charge related to the
2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a federal appeals court ruled on
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans agreed
with a lower court judge’s decision last June to throw out the
defendant Kurt Mix’s December 2013 conviction.
By Jonathan Stempel
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) will pay $7 million to resolve U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges stemming from a programming error that caused the stock options market to be flooded with erroneous orders, roiling traders and prices.
Tuesday’s settlement, in which Goldman did not admit wrongdoing, arose from an Aug. 20, 2013 incident that was among a series of high-profile mishaps, including the 2010 “flash crash,” linked to computers.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States says Novartis AG
should pay as much as $3.35 billion in damages and
civil fines because the Swiss drugmaker used kickbacks to boost
sales of two drugs covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
In papers filed Monday night in Manhattan federal court, the
government said it deserves that sum under the federal False
Claims Act over alleged improper reimbursements for Exjade, used
by patients who receive blood transfusions, and Myfortic, for
patients with kidney transplants.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said Apple Inc (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) orchestrated a conspiracy with five publishers to increase e-book prices, in a victory for the U.S. Justice Department.
By a 2-1 vote, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court judge that the conspiracy violated federal antitrust law, and that the judge acted properly in imposing an injunction to prevent a recurrence.
June 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
was sued by two advocacy groups seeking to force the faster
disclosure of clinical trial data that helped Gilead Sciences
Inc win approval for two blockbuster hepatitis C drugs.
In their June 25 lawsuit, Yale University’s Global Health
Justice Partnership and the Treatment Action Group, an AIDS
non-profit, said doctors and patients deserve more information
about the “enormously costly” drugs Harvoni and Sovaldi to make
informed decisions about whether to use them.
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) – Walgreen Co will pay $2.55
million to settle charges by New York’s attorney general that a
pharmacy unit improperly billed Medicaid for costly drugs to
treat hemophilia patients, without proof that it actually
delivered the drugs to those patients.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday said his audit
of Medicaid billings by Trinity HomeCare LLC found improper
conduct and false billings from 2007 to Sept. 2011.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court said banks that enter repurchase agreements with brokerages do not qualify as “customers” entitled to special legal protections when those brokerages fail, in a case arising from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc’s 2008 bankruptcy.
Monday’s decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may free James Giddens, the trustee liquidating Lehman’s brokerage unit, to distribute more money to its unsecured creditors.

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|Biochemical composition of pond-reared and lake-stocked Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis (H. Milne-Edwards) broodstock|Wu, X.G.; Cheng, Y.X.; Sui, L.Y.; Yang, X.Z.; Nan, T.Z.; Wang, J.Q. (2007). Biochemical composition of pond-reared and lake-stocked Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis (H. Milne-Edwards) broodstock. Aquac. Res. 38(14): 1459-1467. dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2109.2007.01728.x
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Eriocheir sinensis H. Milne Edwards, 1853 [WoRMS]
Eriocheir sinensis; proximate; fatty acid composition; pond-reared and lake-stocked broodstock
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- Cheng, Y.X.
- Sui, L.Y.
- Yang, X.Z.
- Nan, T.Z.
- Wang, J.Q.
The morphological characteristics, tissue indices, proximate and fatty acid compositions of hepatopancreas, gonad and muscle of pond-reared (PR) and lake-stocked (LS) Eriocheir sinensis broodstock were compared. Lake-stocked crabs are characterized by a blue carapace, white abdomen, golden legs and yellow setae while PR crabs have a brown carapace, grey abdomen, black legs and similar yellow setae. The carapace length and width of PR crabs were significantly less than those of LS crabs of the same wet weight (WW). The results showed that the hepatosomatic index (HSI) of PR males was significantly higher, but the gonadosomatic index (GSI) was significantly lower for PR females when compared with LS individuals of the same sex. Regardless of their origin, the muscular index (MI) of males was higher than that of females. The hepatopancreas of LS crabs had higher protein levels and lower lipid levels compared with PR crabs. The results of proximate analysis of male gonads from two different sources were similar, while the protein level in the ovary of LS females was higher than that of PR females. The tissues of males had higher water content but lower lipid and protein levels compared with females regardless of their source. The LS crabs had higher highly unsaturated fatty acid (HUFA) levels than PR crabs in their gonad and hepatopancreas. In conclusion, our results suggest that the nutritional quality of LS crabs is better than that of PR crabs, the nutritional quality of males is poorer than that of females. The reproductive performance and larval quality of crabs from these two rearing systems should be further verified.

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text: HELIN, Janet - A musician, pianist and organist who taught hundreds throughout her career, died peacefully on May 17 in Redwood City after a long illness. She was 76. Born in Chicago on May 3, 1926, she grew up in Kingsburg, California. After attending Reedley Junior College, she graduated with a BA in music from Fresno State College, and then earned her Master's degree from Northwestern University in 1949. Throughout her career, she taught at a number of colleges and universities, among them: Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania from 1949 to 1950 and North Park College in Chicago from 1951 until 1964. She moved to California in 1964 and becam a music specialist for the Palo Alto Public Schools from 1967-1988. In 1982, while earning her Doctorate in Music Therapy from Union College, she developed and instituted a music program, Mental Growth through Music, for Kainos, an adult special needs residence in Redwood City. She also was active in church music, serving as church organist for Kingsburg Covenant Church, Ravenswood Covenant Church in Chicago, and as Music Director, first at Winnetka Covenant Church in Winnetka, Illinois, then at Peninsula Covenant Church in Redwood City. Throughout her life, she taught piano privately, starting at the age of eight and continuing until she became ill in the summer of 2000. An accomplished musician, she loved music and will be remembered for her many performances, particularly for her piano improvisations, which ran from popular standards to Swedish hymns. Daughter of the late Rev. Elmer Wallins and the late Florence Seargren, she is survived and mourned by her husband, Rudolph Helin of Redwood City, her daughter Jacquelyn Helin and son-in-law Robert-Glick, also of Santa Fe, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Elizabeth and Clifford Jackson of Park Ridge, Illinois. She also leaves behind many treasured friends and extended family who were touched by her love of life and vivacious spirit. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 2PM at Peninsula Covenant Church, 3560 Farm Hill Boulevard, Redwood City. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in her name to Pathways Hospice, 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 135, Mountain View, CA 94040 or a charity of one's choice.

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As you learned this morning in our new giveaway, Dash Away is a product that cleans vehicle interiors. It will clean all types of surfaces: carpet, cloth, vinyl and smooth leather, because it’s incredibly effective on every surface; as well as 100% safe. So no matter what kind of dirt you have or how long it’s been there, Dash Away can make it all vanish in minutes.
Our family found that Dash Away is as effective as they claim it is. My husband used it to clean his 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, which has been very neglected of late. He found that it took the scuff marks out and did not leave a filmy residue.
Our oldest daughter used it on the seats of our 15-passenger van and discovered that it does indeed take out stains in a matter of minutes/seconds really. However, she was unable to complete the dash and doors of the van because the smell of Dash Away. She’s one of our most chemically sensitive children, even though she is a teenager. She gets headaches when she is exposed to strong chemicals and with some ingredients she even breaks out and her hands did get red with Dash Away. So I do want to warn you that this product probably isn’t the right product for those with chemical sensitivities. We never know what will affect her or us negatively until we try it, but it is disappointing when we find a product we like but cannot continue to use.
Since my husband didn’t complain about the smell and he found that Dash Away works nicely, I know he will probably continue to use it. It is just the rest of us who will be staying away from it, unfortunately.
Here’s the warning that is posted with the product description on the website:
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Dillon Francis is teaming up with rising star Yung Gravy (real name Matthew Raymond Hauri) to co-headline a new tour for 2020. Sugar, Spice and Everything Ice will kick off March 23rd in Pittsburgh and travel nationwide. The duo, both avid TikTok users, are collaborating with the video-sharing social networking service to deliver exclusive, behind-the-scenes content throughout the tour.
Could this mean a collaboration is in our future? Only time will tell. What is certain is that this tour will be one you will not want to miss. Both artists are not only talented but hilarious, so following along with their shenanigans on TikTok is highly advised. Follow them on the platform @dillonfrancis and @yunggravy to get access to their exclusive TikTok sound playlist. The app is known for being a major destination for music discovery and has helped catapult Hauri's career with over 500,000 videos created with his music.
2019 was a massive year for Francis ending with the smashing success of his EP, Magic Is Real. If 2020 is similar, his fans are in for a treat. Hauri also had a major year with the release of his debut album, Sensational, reaching nearly .5 billion streams. It also made its way into the top five of the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Melody Joyce Taps EDM Duo Going Deeper for Vibey Remix of "Won't Give Up"
Joyce's poignant indie pop tune has been revamped with a heart-pumping dance rendition by Going Deeper.
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Exhibitions, receptions, and gallery talks are free and open to the public.
2017 Abstract Exhibition
Debuts Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Gallery Talk 4PM-5PM | Reception 5-7PM
Join us in the upstairs gallery September 23rd for the unveiling of our latest show- Abstract! This multi-medium exhibition will showcase a variety of expressions revolving around abstraction. This diverse collection of 2-D and 3-D work will take you on a thoughtful journey of how the artistic mind perceives through the use of color, line, and composition.
Exhibition Dates: 9•23•17 — 10•21•17
Please join Paint Creek Center for the Arts in congratulating the following artists on their acceptance into the 2017 Abstract Exhibition:
Calum H. Clow
Lisa Schreiner Truax


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When a mortgage lender reviews your loan application, the first thing they do is assess your ability and willingness to repay the loan.
During the review, lenders look at several data points on your loan application, including your employment history, down payment, liquid assets, and collateral. However, the information that interests them the most is your credit history, your credit score, and your debt-to-income ratio.
These data points are the most accurate indicators of risk because they provide insight into how you managed debt in the past and how financially capable you currently are of taking on additional debt. If you are thinking about applying for a home loan, you can help streamline the process by proactively assessing your ability to comfortably add the financial responsibility of a home. Knowing how to calculate your debt-to-income ratio is a great place to start.
What is debt-to-income ratio?
Debt-to-income ratio, or DTI, is a comparison of how much money you owe each month to how much money you earn. In other words, it's the percentage of your gross monthly income that goes toward expenses such as rent or your current mortgage, credit cards, car payments, student loans, and other debt. If you are applying for a VA loan, the lender will also factor taxes and childcare expenses into your DTI.
Your DTI is significant when applying for a loan, especially a home loan, because lenders use the information to evaluate how financially capable you are to take on more debt. The lower your DTI, the lower the perceived risk to the lender because, at least on paper, you have the financial capacity to make your loan payment every month.
How do you calculate debt-to-income ratio?
To calculate your DTI, you first need to take an inventory of all of your monthly debt, including housing, credit cards, and student loans. You can exclude expenses such as utility payments, car insurance, and internet service.
Once your debt inventory is complete, you plug the numbers into a simple formula:
DTI = (Monthly debt payments/Gross monthly income) x 100
For example, suppose each month you pay $1,500 for your mortgage, $500 for your student loan payment, and $300 for credit card bills. Your total monthly debt payments are $2,300. If your gross monthly income is $5,000, then your debt-to-income ratio can be calculated as ($2,300/$5,000) x 100 = 46 percent.
What is considered a ‘good’ debt-to-income ratio?
There is no standard value for debt-to-income ratio. Every lender has its own risk tolerance and sets its own limit. However, within the home loan industry, “good” DTI normally falls between 30 percent and 50 percent, with 43 percent being the cap for many lending institutions.
A higher-than-preferred DTI doesn’t automatically disqualify you from a home loan. Other factors, such as a high credit score and having a substantial amount of verifiable cash, may help you get a loan even with a less-than-ideal DTI.
Additionally, some loan providers, such as FFB Mortgage Lenders, take a one-on-one approach to lending, treating every customer as an individual and helping them find unique mortgage solutions even with high or nuanced DTI ratios.
How can you improve your debt-to-income ratio?
If you complete your debt inventory and discover your DTI is too high, don’t be discouraged. Unlike a poor credit score, there are ways to improve your DTI relatively quickly.
Because DTI is a comparison of your income with your debt, you can increase your monthly income, decrease your monthly debt, or do both. Asking for a raise at your current job is essentially your only practical option for generating additional income quickly. So, it’s normally more effective to look for ways to reduce your debt.
To pay down debt and improve your DTI, try picking up additional shifts or working longer hours if that is an option in your workplace. If you can’t increase your hours, consider getting a second job, even temporarily, to increase the amount of cash you have to apply to your debt.
Even if you aren’t able to bring in more money, you can probably find a way to spend less and free up cash that can be put toward existing debt.
One of the most effective ways to cut your spending is to create a budget and stick to it. However, you may find after you make your budget that there isn’t any money left over. In this case, take a close look at your outflow and cut back on unnecessary expenses such as restaurants, coffee shops, and multiple streaming services, or sell household items you no longer use.
If your DTI is significantly impacted by high medical debt or credit card bills, try contacting the provider and asking if they offer reduced buy-out prices if you pay off your debt in a lump sum. That’s a fast and easy way to potentially reduce your debt by hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars.
[NOTE: At FFB National Bank, we are experts at mortgages, not financial advice. Always check with a licensed financial advisor before making major financial decisions.]
Put your debt-to-income ratio to work for you.
Your debt-to-income ratio plays a large role in the type of home loan you qualify for as well as the terms of the loan, including interest rate, down payment, and repayment period. Now that you know how to calculate debt-to-income ratio, you may be wondering whether your DTI is going to hold you back on your journey to homeownership. Let FFB help you find the answer.
Contact us, and a member of our highly experienced FFB Mortgage Lenders team will be in touch to help you navigate the home loan application process and find the mortgage loan that best fits your needs.
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10/05/2013 10:17amNew research shows that the majority of breast cancer-related deaths result from women who do not get regular mammograms. New techniques are also on the forefront. It is recommended that women start receiving regular mammograms at age 40.
10/05/2013 10:43amJeffrey and Bonnie Clark have gifted the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University with a $6 million endowment to create the Jeffrey D. Clark Center for Entrepreneurship.
10/05/2013 11:12amBYU QB Taysom Hill proved his doubters wrong Friday night as he led the Cougars past a good USU team 31-14 in Logan.
10/05/2013 12:57pmNBC is planning a competition show with a grand prize that's out of this world: a ride into space.
10/05/2013 1:17pmFoxboro Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Allison P. Riddle was named Utah's Teacher of the Year for 2014 at an awards ceremony Friday night in Salt Lake City.
10/05/2013 5:43pmThe attorney for a man accused of shooting and nearly killing his father-in-law during a crowded Father's Day church service Ogden has requested more time to review the man's mental state before moving forward.
10/05/2013 6:50pmA heavy metal gate with a large "do not enter" sign was not enough to stop some protestors from visiting Zion National Park on Saturday.
10/05/2013 8:42pmAnimals were blessed at Liberty Park on Saturday, in recognition of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.
10/05/2013 9:56pmLatter-day Saints from around the world gathered in Salt Lake City Saturday for the beginning sessions of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' semiannual General Conference. President Thomas S. Monson announced a milestone in church membership, while other church leaders spoke of the importance of loving, accepting and striving to understand one another.
10/05/2013 10:00pmThe 3-month-old boy who was on life support after a car crash in the Murray area Friday evening died from his injuries Saturday. Wanting to share their story, Keelie and Alex Cook spoke with KSL News shortly after their son's death.
10/05/2013 10:15pmAbout 150 women and their male supporters requested entrance for women to the all-male Priesthood Session of LDS General Conference Saturday but were turned away and invited to watch the proceedings on the Internet or other broadcast outlets.


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Sidney Rice caught a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings and now has three touchdowns in his last four games.
Analysis: Sidney Rice is producing in the touchdown department but he is only averaging 3.75 receptions per game over his last four contests. That simply does not cut it in PPR leagues especially when he does not have an 85 plus yard receiving game this year. His targets have been suspect and it should not come as a surprise since the Seattle Seahawks attempt the fewest passes per game in the NFL. Rice has only been targeted 22 times in his last FOUR games while guys like T. Y. Hilton have been targeted 17 times in the past two games and even Josh Morgan has been targeted 20 times in his last two games.
As previously stated, Sidney Rice does perform well in the touchdown department as he ranks 21st in the NFL with 4 touchdown grabs. His teammate Golden Tate has played nearly as well this year(less yards but 5 TDs in 8 games) and is available in ninety-five percent of leagues. So, is Sidney Rice legit? Kind of, but here is the key stat- he’s only had 60 or more yards twice in nine games and he’s also only had five or more receptions twice in nine games this year.

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Monday, July 1, 2013
Sandra's Garden: proof not all Phlox are created equal
Species name: Phlox subulata
Common name: moss pink, moss phlox
Location: Sandra's garden
Last year I posted a blog about moss phlox, a native species we have in our garden that gets a little out of control in really sunny areas. It's a species native to North America, and one that occurs relatively commonly throughout its native range in bright and sunny, damp areas (despite also being drought-tolerant). It is much more common in the United States than in Canada. I knew this species was a popular garden plant based on what I've read about it, but I had never seen any of the cultivars created in greenhouses aside from the "normal" light purple type. Well, here's a spectacular demonstration of the "hidden" morphological variation that some plants contain. This variety of moss phlox was not created in the lab, but is a product of controlled breeding. Despite this, you would never find this variety of phlox in the wild unless it escaped from someone's garden.
So how do we "create" morphological variation in plants that is not typically seen in the wild? The secret is some patience, and a lot of time on your hands (it helps to have a greenhouse because it speeds things up a bit). Natural mutations in the wild create different alleles, or copies of a gene, that can show different morphologies if they have a chance to be expressed. Most of these mutations are what we call "recessive", which means you have to have two copies of the gene in order to be able to see the effect. This is good for the plant if the mutation is detrimental, but bad for gardeners if the mutation is something we want to see. In order to increase the number of recessive mutations in a population you back-cross the plants (breeding a daughter plant with a parent plant), or force inbreeding (forcing a plant with the gene to pollinate itself; sometimes this isn't possible in plants). After enough generations, which can be anywhere from 10 to over 1000 generations to get a pure line, you have a plant that shows only the allele you want expressed. Most garden plants are created this way; you back-cross over a certain number of generations until you get the desired effect in nearly all seeds grown. A huge downside of this type of selective breeding and back-crossing is that you're decreasing the genetic diversity in a population by selecting the alleles you want expressed and eliminating all others. For most plants this isn't a big deal; the ones grown in gardens are hardly reflective of the population as a whole in most cases, and if a virus or fungus or bacterium evolved that could eliminate an entire population of ornamental plant because of the inbreeding and a lack of resistance it wouldn't matter much. You would replant the next year with a different variety and hopefully the problem is solved. The big problem occurs when we start doing this with crop species, as we have been doing for over 12,000 years. Corn, for example, is so susceptible to disease that it is completely unable to survive without human intervention (not to mention we have eliminated the corn plant's ability to disperse its seeds; this is a slight problem if you're a corn plant but a major benefit if you're a human wanting to eat corn seeds). Soybeans in North America right now are on the verge of a massive population collapse due to the fungal disease called the soybean rust. It has recently shown up in the southern United States and is attacking soybean crops that have all shown to be susceptible to the disease. We grow the same variety in Canada (bred to have an increased seed size with an increased oil store in the seed), but are only saved from the attack of the pathogen due to our much colder winters that the fungus can't survive. It's only a matter of time before an entire year's crop is wiped out which could be absolutely devastating to the North American economy.
The previous blog post I did about this plant (which you can read about HERE) mentioned the smell of marijuana that this plant supposedly has, and the drug busts that have occurred as a result of people innocently growing moss phlox and having the smell waft in the wind. I did pick some leaves and crush them up; if you use your imagination I guess it smells like marijuana. I have a hard time believing that it would produce enough of a scent to convince someone there's a drug op in their neighbour's back yard, and I also have a hard time believing that someone would mistake the smell of phlox for the smell of marijuana!

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Main Road Messes
August 5, 2012 7:54am CST
So yesterday we were travelling around to some garage sale places and this main road we go on alot had two problems on it. Up the road a ways this lady lost control of her two small dogs and they were in the road holding up traffic. There were some nice people there who stopped rather than colliding with them head on and killing them, thankfully. One guy got out of the truck in back alittle further which prompted the lady in front of him to get out too and they were both in the road then trying to coax them out of the wa of the cars. Scary, cause we were trying to not hit them too. They finally got them to her, safely thank goodness. Would you have stopped and got out of the car or truck to help her too? I was glad some people did that. I hate to see any animals hit by a car. Then there was a bad accident don the same road where the van got totally smashed in in the front hitting a pole by the cemetary there again. The flat beds were already there and I didn't see any people standing around that belonged to the van, maybe they went via an ambulance to the hospital already. But that cemetary is a bad place for accidents it seems. My mom kids around and says people are in too much of a hurry to get in the cemetary. Do you have a main street like this in your twon and are there alot of mishaps on it similar to this at times? One time the gas station attendant on the road there said he saw a deer run across that road and up into the hills, which is pretty darn rare too. That must have stopped traffic too at the time.
• Boise, Idaho
6 Aug 12
I hate to see animals get hit too. Especially when it could be prevented. If i were one of the ones who stopped i would advise this lady to be sure and have these animals leashed from now on. I live in a capitol city. Where I live now used to be outside the city limits but not so now. Its a busy street and conjested late in the afternoon most days.
• United States
6 Aug 12
I hope the lady doesn't do this on a regular basis, she had her car out slightly too almost as if she just came home or was going out, not sure which. Perhaps they were both in the car with her and she let them go loose after she got back in the driveway "accidentally".
• United States
8 Aug 12
Yes she is, she wasn't even in the road trying to get them, but she was still minding whatever it was at the car! I think the people in the road driving were doing more than she was in trying to get them back to her. Crazy. They should have a leash on them of some sort in the car too, I agree. You never know what could happen, in any situation. I agree celtic and dragon!

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Penn State’s Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering, and Technology recognized outstanding student projects recently at the Capstone Design Conference.
Judges chose winners from several program categories: civil engineering and structural design/construction engineering technology; electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology; computer science; mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology and multi-disciplinary.
Penn State News said awards were presented to outstanding group projects based on the criteria of overall appearance and quality of display; overall professional appearance of presenters; effectiveness of display, support materials and experimental set-ups; project summary by the team or individual; interaction with visitors; and innovation. Each program had its own judges.
The $1,000 James A. Andrews Memorial Award for Excellence in Capstone Design recognizes and encourages students who best demonstrate interest, motivation and ability in identifying and solving an engineering problem that addresses a real-world concern. It honors students who couple creative approaches with practical ability to successfully resolve a situation.


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Journal: Pathogens and global health
Free-living amoebae (FLA) are potential reservoirs of Legionella in aquatic environments. However, the parasitic relationship between various Legionella and amoebae remains unclear. In this study, surface water samples were gathered from two rivers for evaluating parasitic Legionella. Warmer water temperature is critical to the existence of Legionella. This result suggests that amoebae may be helpful in maintaining Legionella in natural environments because warmer temperatures could enhance parasitisation of Legionella in amoebae. We next used immunomagnetic separation (IMS) to identify extracellular Legionella and remove most free Legionella before detecting the parasitic ones in selectively enriched amoebae. Legionella pneumophila was detected in all the approaches, confirming that the pathogen is a facultative amoebae parasite. By contrast, two obligate amoebae parasites, Legionella-like amoebal pathogens (LLAPs) 8 and 9, were detected only in enriched amoebae. However, several uncultured Legionella were detected only in the extracellular samples. Because the presence of potential hosts, namely Vermamoeba vermiformis, Acanthamoeba spp. and Naegleria gruberi, was confirmed in the samples that contained intracellular Legionella, uncultured Legionella may survive independently of amoebae. Immunomagnetic separation and amoebae enrichment may have referential value for detecting parasitic Legionella in surface waters.
Policy prescriptions for combating dengue fever tend to focus on addressing environmental and social conditions of poverty. However, while poverty has long been considered a determinant of dengue, the research evidence for such a relationship is not well established. Results of a systematic review of the research literature designed to identify and assess the current state of the empirical evidence for the dengue-poverty link reveal a mixed story. Of 260 peer-reviewed articles referencing dengue-poverty relationships, only 12 English-language studies empirically assessed these relationships. Our analysis covering various social and economic conditions of poverty showed no clear associations with dengue rates. While nine of the 12 studies demonstrated some positive associations between measures of dengue and poverty (measured inconsistently through income, education, structural housing condition, overcrowding, and socioeconomic status), nine also presented null results and five with negative results. Of the five studies relating to access to water and sanitation, four reported null associations. Income and physical housing conditions were more consistently correlated with dengue outcomes than other poverty indicators. The small size of this sample, and the heterogeneity of measures and scales used to capture conditions of poverty, make it difficult to assess the strength and consistency of associations between various poverty indicators and dengue outcomes. At present, the global body of eligible English-language peer-reviewed literature investigating dengue-poverty relationships is too small to support a definitive relationship. We conclude that more research, particularly using standardized measures of both outcomes and indicators, is needed to support evidence-informed policies and approaches.
In zones of violent conflict in the tropics, social disruption leads to elevated child mortality, of which malaria is the leading cause. Understanding the social determinants of malaria transmission may be helpful to optimize malaria control efforts. We conducted a cross-sectional study of healthy children aged 2 months to 5 years attending well-child and/or immunization visits in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Six hundred and forty-seven children were tested for malaria antigenemia by rapid diagnostic test and the accompanying parent or legal guardian simultaneously completed a survey questionnaire related to demographics, socioeconomic status, maternal education, as well as bednet use and recent febrile illness. We examined the associations between variables using multivariable logistic regression analysis, chi-squared statistic, Fisher’s exact test, and Spearman’s rank correlation, as appropriate. One hundred and twenty-three out of the 647 (19%) children in the study tested positive for malaria. Higher levels of maternal education were associated with a lower risk of malaria in their children. The prevalence of malaria in children of mothers with no education, primary school, and beyond primary was 41/138 (30%), 41/241 (17%), and 39/262 (15%), respectively (p = 0.001). In a multivariable logistic regression model adjusting for the effect of a child’s age and study site, the following remained significant predictors of malaria antigenemia: maternal education, number of children under five per household, and HIV serostatus. Higher maternal education, through several putative causal pathways, was associated with lower malaria prevalence among children in the DRC. Our findings suggest that maternal education might be an effective ‘social vaccine’ against malaria in the DRC and globally.
Lassa fever (LF) is increasingly recognized by global health institutions as an important rodent-borne disease with severe impacts on some of West Africa’s poorest communities. However, our knowledge of LF ecology, epidemiology and distribution is limited, which presents barriers to both short-term disease forecasting and prediction of long-term impacts of environmental change on Lassa virus (LASV) zoonotic transmission dynamics. Here, we synthesize current knowledge to show that extrapolations from past research have produced an incomplete picture of the incidence and distribution of LF, with negative consequences for policy planning, medical treatment and management interventions. Although the recent increase in LF case reports is likely due to improved surveillance, recent studies suggest that future socio-ecological changes in West Africa may drive increases in LF burden. Future research should focus on the geographical distribution and disease burden of LF, in order to improve its integration into public policy and disease control strategies.
Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging Flavivirus that have recently caused an outbreak in Brazil and rapid spread in several countries. In this study, the consequences of ZIKV evolution on protein recognition by the host immune system have been analyzed. Evolutionary analysis was combined with homology modeling and T-B cells epitope predictions. Two separate clades, the African one with the Uganda sequence, as the most probable ancestor, and the second one containing all the most recent sequences from the equatorial belt were identified. Brazilian strains clustered all together and closely related to the French Polynesia isolates. A strong presence of a negatively selected site in the envelope gene (Env) protein was evidenced, suggesting a probable purging of deleterious polymorphisms in functionally important genes. Our results show relative conservancy of ZIKV sequences when envelope and other non-structural proteins (NS3 and NS5) are analyzed by homology modeling. However, some regions within the consensus sequence of NS5 protein and to a lesser extent in the envelope protein, show localized high mutation frequency corresponding to a considerable alteration in protein stability. In terms of viral immune escape, envelope protein is under a higher selective pressure than NS5 and NS3 proteins for HLA class I and II molecules. Moreover, envelope mutations that are not strictly related to T-cell immune responses are mostly located on the surface of the protein in putative B-cell epitopes, suggesting an important contribution of B cells in the immune response as well.
As the most recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa continues to grow since its initial recognition as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, an unanswered question is what is the cost of a case of Ebola? Understanding this cost will help decision makers better understand the impact of each case of EVD, benchmark this against that of other diseases, prioritize which cases may require response, and begin to estimate the cost of Ebola outbreaks. To date, the scientific literature has not characterized this cost per case. Therefore, we developed a mathematical model to estimate the cost of an EVD case from the provider and societal perspectives in the three most affected countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Our model estimates the total societal cost of an EVD case with full recovery ranges from $480 to $912, while that of an EVD case not surviving ranges from $5929 to $18 929, varying by age and country. Therefore, as of 10 December 2014, the estimated total societal costs of all reported EVD cases in these three countries range from $82 to potentially over $356 million.
It is hypothesized that animals living in polluted environments possess antimicrobials to counter pathogenic microbes. The fact that snakes feed on germ-infested rodents suggests that they encounter pathogenic microbes and likely possess antimicrobials. The venom is used only to paralyze the rodent, but the ability of snakes to counter potential infections in the gut due to disease-ridden rodents requires robust action of the immune system against a broad range of pathogens. To test this hypothesis, crude lysates of different organs of Naja naja karachiensis (black cobra) were tested for antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial activities of extracts were tested against selected bacterial pathogens (neuropathogenic Escherichia coli K1, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus pneumonia), protist (Acanthamoeba castellanii), and filamentous fungus (Fusarium solani). The findings revealed that plasma and various organ extracts of N. n. karachiensis exhibited antimicrobial activity against E. coli K1, MRSA, P. aeruginosa, S. pneumoniae, A. castellanii, and F. solani in a concentration-dependent manner. The results of this study are promising for the development of new antimicrobials.
Waterborne protozoa (WBP) are important cause of several outbreaks all over the world. The report system of WBP in Africa is weak. More than one third of African countries (21/54) reported WBP with absent reports in the remaining countries (33/54). The top reported WBP were Cryptosporidium, Giardia, FLA and Entamoeba contaminating different African water resources. Other protozoa were less documented even though it is abundant and robust. More than one protozoa were detected in contaminated African water including drinking sources, a prediction index to popular epidemics and real presence of undocumented WBP outbreaks. Risk factors in Africa were observed to be abundant and multi-factorial ‘socioeconomic, governmental, pathogen in water and climate change. Climate change is an important factor impacting Africa. Increasing droughts in Africa with other extreme weather events will lead to water crises. Incidence and transmission of WBP will change, with new manifested strains/species. Recognizing future consequences of water crises in Africa are important. Governments and population unity will be needed to protect against expected raise and spread of WBP diseases and water shortages.
Toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease in human and animals, is caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Our previous study has led to the discovery of a novel RAP domain binding protein antigen (TgRA15), an apparent in-vivo induced antigen recognised by antibodies in acutely infected individuals. This study is aimed to evaluate the humoral response and cytokine release elicited by recombinant TgRA15 protein in C57BL/6 mice, demonstrating its potential as a candidate vaccine for Toxoplasma gondii infection. In this study, the recombinant TgRA15 protein was expressed in Escherichia coli, purified and refolded into soluble form. C57BL/6 mice were immunised intradermally with the antigen and CASAC (Combined Adjuvant for Synergistic Activation of Cellular immunity). Antigen-specific humoral and cell-mediated responses were evaluated using Western blot and ELISA. The total IgG, IgG1 and IgG2a antibodies specific to the antigen were significantly increased in treatment group compare to control group. A higher level of interferon gamma (IFN-γ) secretion was demonstrated in the mice group receiving booster doses of rTgRA15 protein, suggesting a potential Th1-mediated response. In conclusion, the rTgRA15 protein has the potential to generate specific antibody response and elicit cellular response, thus potentially serve as a vaccine candidate against T. gondii infection.
This study aimed to evaluate vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and pentraxin 3 (PTX-3) as predictive and diagnostic markers in differentiating severe dengue from non-severe dengue. The study was conducted in Ampang Health Clinic, Ampang Hospital and Serdang Hospital. The plasma levels of VEGF and PTX-3 were compared between severe dengue and non-severe dengue by ELISA from the day of presentation until discharged. Multiple logistic regression was used to develop predictive and diagnostic models by incorporating other clinical parameters. The receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis was used to assess the accuracy of the biomarkers and the developed models. Eighty-two patients were recruited, 29 with severe dengue and four died. The Area Under the Curve (AUC) was statistically significant in VEGF as diagnostic marker at Day 2 and 3 of illness with sensitivity of 80.00%-100.00% and specificity of 76.47%-80.00%. The predictive model with AUC of 0.84 (p < 0.01) has a sensitivity of 100.00% and specificity of 79.25% for predicting severe dengue. The diagnostic model with AUC of 0.71 (p < 0.01) has a sensitivity of 76.19% and specificity of 73.58% for diagnosing severe dengue. The AUC for PTX-3 was not statistically significant. VEGF may be used in combination with other clinical parameters to predict the severity of the disease. As a single biomarker, it may be used as an adjunct investigation to support the diagnosis of severe dengue. PTX-3 was not able to differentiate severe dengue from non-severe dengue.

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Minimalist bookshelf made of multiplex birch wood
Ulf Seydell's bookcase for Tojo is an eye-catcher on every wall. With a minimalist design, the shelf consists of a pedestal that is mounted on the wall and an attached plate. The plate has openings of different sizes for books of different sizes.
The shelf is made of multiplex birch wood in white and with a width of 25 cm is ideal for narrower wall surfaces. The shelf is arranged to several particularly well.