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DURHAM, N.C. - In a battle of two of the top 12 teams in the nation, the fifth-ranked Duke women's soccer team registered a second half goal on its way to finishing with a 1-1 draw against 12th-ranked Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, N.C.
With the tie, the Blue Devils move to 11-3-2 overall and 5-2-2 in the ACC, while the Demon Deacons slide to 10-3-3, 4-2-1 in league action.
"I thought we played well in spurts [today]," said Duke head coach Robbie Church. "Wake Forest has given up only nine goals all year. We have to play better under pressure and make better decisions. I thought in the first half we played really well until the final third. Then in the final third we were not dangerous and dynamic enough."
Duke opened the match on the attack and took six out of the first seven shots. The most dangerous attempt of the first half came in the 20th minute as redshirt junior Kim DeCesare took a ball in traffic and fired a right-footed shot that went off the right post and bounced back out.
Even though the Blue Devils dominated play throughout the first half, it was Wake Forest who was able to get on the board first as Duke was called for a foul in the box and the Demon Deacons were awarded a penalty kick at the 42:51 mark. Katie Stengel was able to hit the right corner of the net to put Wake Forest ahead, 1-0.
At the end of the first half, Duke held a 6-3 advantage in shots but trailed the match, 1-0.
"In the second half, we were all over them and had some great opportunities," said Church. "Audrey [Bledsoe] is very good in goal and made some nice saves in there. I think we just wore out. Wake Forest has been off for a week as they have been off since last Sunday. We had the N.C. State game [on Thursday]. We haven't had a break and we are just a tired team right now."
The match got a little rough early in the second half that featured nine fouls over the first 13 minutes. The Blue Devils were able to get five more shots off but the Demon Deacon defense held strong.
Needing a score to still even the match, Church subbed out senior defender Libby Jandl to move more players up front at the 71:13 mark. The move worked as less than three minutes later the Blue Devils evened the match up.
Junior midfielder Kaitlyn Kerr won a ball on the sideline and sent a pass down the line to junior Laura Weinberg. Weinberg, who leads the ACC in scoring with 15 goals, sent a perfect cross into the box where DeCesare leaped and headed in her 11th goal of the season to even the score, 1-1, at the 74:01 mark. A product of Massapequa Park, N.Y., DeCesare registered her fifth tally in ACC play and third goal over the last three matches.
"Laura got the ball out wide, sent in a stellar cross and I was able to get a head on it," said DeCesare. "We felt it coming as we were playing very well."
Following the Duke goal, Church subbed Jandl back into the match and the Blue Devils went back to their normal formation with four defenders.
Wake Forest than registered its best chance of the second half off a corner kick as Jackie Logue headed a ball into the right portion of the goal, but Blue Devil freshman forward Cassie Pecht headed the ball off the line. Demon Deacon Kim Marshall then headed another shot but Duke goalkeeper Tara Campbell made the save.
"Cassie has made so many great offensive plays during the year," said Church. "Then she is in the right spot to make a big-time play [today]. She has been terrific for us all year long. She is a two-way player and has been since day one for us. That is one of the reasons she has been on the field so much for us. I think she is one of the top freshmen in the country."
At the end of regulation, Duke held a 14-7 lead in shots.
The first overtime featured only one shot for Wake Forest, but the Blue Devils were on the attack for most of the 10 minutes. The Demon Deacon offense came alive in the second overtime with six shots, but two were saved by Campbell.
For the match, Duke held a 16-14 shot advantage with DeCesare leading the way with five, including four shots on goal. Weinberg tallied four, while Pecht and Gilda Doria added two each.
Campbell, who is a product of Cincinnati, Ohio, added three saves over the 110 minutes of play, while Aubrey Bledsoe chipped in five saves for Wake Forest.
"I thought we battled, competed and played hard," said Church. "We probably deserved a little bit more than we got out of here. It is frustrating to get a tie out of this game because I thought we could have gotten more. I am not upset with the performance of our kids with how they battled and competed."
Duke will close the ACC regular season on Thursday, Oct. 18 with a 7:00 p.m., contest against North Carolina. The match will be aired live on the ACC Digital Network on YouTube. It will also mark senior night for the Blue Devils as seven different Duke players will be honored prior to the match.
- With her goal on Sunday, Kim DeCesare now owns 11 on the season, which ranks tied for ninth on Duke's single-season chart.
- Laura Weinberg now owns 78 points on the season, which ranks tied for sixth on Duke's career list.
- With 26 goals between Kim DeCesare and Laura Weinberg, the duo is one away from tying the Duke single-season record for highest scoring duos. The record is 27 by KayAnne Gummersall and Elisabeth Redmond in 2008.


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PROVIDENCE – Guyana Jaguars are still the champions after completing an innings and 55-run victory over Jamaica Scorpions in the tenth and final round of the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament at the Guyana National Stadium today.
The result meant that the Jaguars collected 19 points from the match and moved to an unassailable 149 points to take the George Headley/Everton Weekes Trophy, symbol of regional first-class supremacy, for the second straight year.
The Jaguars finished seven points clear of Barbados Pride, their nearest rivals, who also completed an innings and 93-run victory over Leeward Islands Hurricanes today at Warner Park in St Kitts – and also collected 19 points from the match, finishing on a total of 142.
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Maybe you’ve noticed the neat-as-a-pin, white-washed café with red trim when you pass by Moss Landing on Highway 1. I have many times. And also wondered how good the food might be. A month ago, Mom and I stopped in for lunch at Moss Landing Cafe.
The wood-paneled interior lends the feel of an unpretentious, working man’s place. Mostly a breakfast and lunch spot, coffee is served up quickly, if you want some. The cute coffee mugs depict the café’s red outline.
The café’s known for fried artichokes but we didn’t try them. Besides the standard diner fare on the printed menu, three different white boards placed around the dining room list the fresh fish and specials of the day.
Mom had the fish and chips, $11.50. Made with fresh mahi-mahi and not overbattered, I thought they were pretty good. Mom did not like the firmness and felt the fish was overcooked. Very good skinny fries, the battered type that stay crisp after they cool down. Also, the housemade tartar sauce was excellent with a cleansing jolt of acidity.
For me, grilled Hawaiian seabass over a spinach salad, $13.95. Topped with freshly fried onion strings and garlic bread on the side, this plate made me very happy. My fish was cooked perfectly, and the snappy red wine vinaigrette on the salad made it a great accompaniment to seafood.
Moss Landing Café is more of a locals place without an ocean view. I liked my lunch better than anything I’ve eaten at Sea Harvest or Phil’s Fish Market.
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Hillary Clinton made history this week by becoming the first woman to secure the presidential candidacy for a major U.S. political party. This achievement is no small feat, considering it broke another glass ceiling that has held people in certain demographics back from running for presidency.
Such a historic moment is a reason for celebration, however, some Bernie Sanders supporters think otherwise. Keen Sanders advocates were still alive and well following the announcement, marching on metaphorically and literally.
While attending the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, 16-year-old journalist Amiri Tulloch recapped the peaceful march that was initiated by Sanders defenders. It stemmed from the sheer frustration and disappointment of Clinton's nomination. "It was mainly a gathering at first, raising awareness to the fact that (Bernie supporters) weren't happy with the DNC," Tulloch said. "They were frustrated because they believe Sanders was best suited for the nomination."
As the march continued, the collection of advocators began to diversify with each step, serving as an opposite representation of previous gatherings in favor of DonaldTrump. "The gathering was predominately white," Tulloch said, "but there were pockets of black marchers that increased as they continued, creating a full spectrum of people."
The march eventually amassed a sizable amount of supporters at the corner of Avenue of States, where a Mississippi flag with a Confederate emblem waved freely in the air. It sparked an immediate sit-in that eventually caused the city to take down the flag. "We sat there for about 45 minutes to an hour," Tulloch said. "The protesters did a mini sit-in on the street, blocking the road, and forced the city to come in and take down the flag. That was a victory of the day ... a lot of positivity."
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SAN DIEGO — The Republican Party of San Diego County won’t make an endorsement in the 50th Congressional District race, it was decided following a candidate forum Monday evening.
The forum featured former Rep. Darrell Issa, Sen Brian Jones, R-Santee, former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio and Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine.
According to organizers, 1,200 people RSVP’d to the event at the Town and Country Hotel.
The candidates answered questions about immigration and border security, gun ownership and abortion.
Some in the audience held signs supporting incumbent Rep. Hunter, despite dozens of charges against the congressman for allegedly misusing campaign funds. Hunter is scheduled to go to trial in January.
After listening to the candidates, members of the party went into a closed session to vote on which candidate to endorse. After discussion, none of the candidates received two-thirds of the vote and none of the candidates will be endorsed.
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'Perfectly formed pop' (Bugbear). A band who manage to do something new with the rock sound. Their music is unusual and boundary pushing, but luckily they have the technical prowess to pull it off, sometimes mastering kitchen utensils as well as more standard instruments.
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Evol are a four piece alternative/new wave/electro group from Glasgow who formed in January 2010.
They have recorded two self released EPs and are currently recording a third.
"Reminiscant of Cocteau Twins with moments of At The Drive-In volume and ferocity"
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Kjötsúpa – Icelandic Lamb Soup
You want a meat-a soup-a?
The Icelandic meat soup is a classic and could top the “national dish” competition if there ever was one. It’s usually something you cook on the first day of snow in July, just kidding, in September. It gives you a warm hug to the heart when you notice that fact that your summer vacation is long over, and the days are getting shorter. You need it.
Kjötsúpa, literal translation meat soup, should, in fact, be called lamb soup since lamb is the only meat used in the soup. So why isn’t it called lamb soup? Well because for centuries lamb was the far more common meat to eat in Iceland. So meat used to be synonymous with lamb. (just like fish meant haddock)
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In Icelandic sheep goes meee not baaa
Sheep settled Iceland around 1000 years ago, bringing with them horses, humans and chicken. The sheep are of Scandinavian stock and, perhaps, unlike sheep in your home country can be recognized by their short feet and lack of wool on their legs and face. They shave. They’re known for their daredevil antics such as crossing roads just before a car passes by and getting stuck high up in the mountains.
They want to be free to do want they want to do
Unlike many other animals raised for their meat, they spend a considerable amount of the year pasturing free in valleys and mountains. They are kept in barns during the winter, though. Don’t worry. Sheep is gathered around during the fall, in spectacular fashion, where farmers pick out their sheep, some go to the farm for the winter but some go the slaughterhouse.
The long grazing period and the fact they go straight to the slaughterhouse afterwards means that the lamb has “marinated itself.” Icelandic lamb is also quite young when slaughtered meaning that its flavour is more subtle and the meat more tender than in many other places. Icelanders love to brag about having a great tasting lamb, though we’re sure there are many other places claiming the same, like New Zealand.
For kjötsúpa (meat soup) we’ll be using súpukjöt (soup meat). It’s named “súpukjöt” and can be bought either fresh or frozen. It’s usually the shoulder of the lamb, cut-down, bone-in. It used to be quite a fancy dish eaten on Sundays, even though it uses parts that are cheaper than the leg and loins.
The vegetables are the ones that can be grown everywhere in Iceland outdoors; carrots, potatoes, onions and swedes (or rutabaga, hello Americans). “Soup herbs” flavours the soup. Dried parsnips, carrots and leeks, cut small so it kind of looks like fresh herbs. It makes us feel continental.
Chuck in a pot with water and boil it for an hour or so, voila you got yourself an Icelandic meat soup.
- Lamb shoulder 1 kg. (or stewing meat)
- 300 gr. carrots
- 1 swede (rutabaga)
- ½ head cabbage
- 1 large onion
- 1 L vegetable stock.
- Enough water to cover the lamb.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
It’s important to note that this is a basic lamb soup recipe. There are as many ways of doing it as there are homes in Iceland. This recipe forms a great starting point for you on your Kjötsúpu-journey.
If you have lamb shoulder, prepare it by trimming away any silverskin and extra fat, and then cutting it into just over bite-size pieces. Transfer the meat into your favourite stewing pot, cover with water and season liberally with salt (we used three big pinches of flaky sea salt).
While the water’s coming up to temperature prepare the vegetables; peel them and cut into nice chunky pieces. Except for the onion, you want to dice that quite finely.
Keep an eye on the meat, and as it reaches simmering, make try and capture some of the scum from the surface (this promotes a cleaner soup). Let the meat simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the meat, or until reaching tender.
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New Marquis event in July
The huge display area will showcase a selection of new and pre-owned motorhomes to suit all requirements and budgets - look out for some fantastic show offers, too. In honour of this new event Marquis will be holding an ex-demonstrator sale where customers can save against new model prices.
On show will be new 2011 models from the UK’s top manufacturers including exclusive special editions such as the Mercedes-Benz & Peugeot County ranges and the affordable Majestics.
Special events will also take place, including test drives and product demonstrations with complimentary refreshments provided all weekend.
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ASRock has the B550 Taichi while Gigabyte has B550 Aorus Master at the top of the chart in the B550 lineup. Both are aimed towards overclocking enthusiasts and gamers who want to maximize the potential of their systems and make their PCs future proof.
While the B550 chipset is inferior to the X570 chipset but most of the enthusiast B550 chipset boards do give X570 good competition. In case you have opted to go with a B550 motherboard and want something that doesn’t make you compromise, then the B550 Taichi and B550 Aorus Master are among some of the boards you can consider. I will take each section of these motherboards and compare them so that you can make up your mind in your selection.
And do not forget to check the previous comparisons we have posted on the site
The ASRock B550 Taichi features a 16 power stage VRM that uses the Renesas RAA 2229004 controller and uses ISL6617A phase doublers. The B550 Aorus Master also features a 16 power stage VRM but with the Infineon XPDE132G5C controller that can handle more current than the controller on B550 Taichi.
While both of them have a 16 power phase VRM, the Master doesn’t use any doublers and its Mosfets are rated at 70A each while that of Taichi is rated at 50A totalling in 700A. The Aorus Master can provide a total of 1,120A current support which makes it more than enough for any high-end Ryzen processor fit for overclocking. While both of these are ideal for a processor like Ryzen 3900X that has 12 cores and 24 threads, Master theoretically takes a lead.
Over them are large heatsinks with copper heat pipes for dissipating heat but the Aorus Master has a fins-array aluminium heatsink that is more capable than a traditional heatsink design because it has better airflow due to the spacing between the fins.
The B550 Taichi supports up to 5000MHz with the current 3rd gen Ryzen processors and up to 5200MHz with future Ryzen CPUs and APUs. B550 Aorus Master on the other hand supports up to 5200MHz with the 3rd gen Ryzen CPUs and up to 5400MHz with future Ryzen CPUs and APUs.
PCI lanes distribution
On the B550 Taichi, there are 3x PCI-E x16 slots, two of which are Gen4 and the third one is Gen3. This is different from most of the B550 motherboards which bring only one PCI-E x16 slot as Gen4. The B550 Aorus Master also has 3x PCI-E x16 slots, only the first one being Gen4 and the rest two are Gen3.
B550 Taichi has a support of up to 3 way AMD CrossfireX while the B550 Aorus Master supports only 2 way CrossfireX which is not listed on the official product specs page. On the Taichi, the first two PCI-E x16 slots share bandwidth with each other and use 16 PCI lanes from the CPU. So, if you use two AMD GPUs in CrossfireX mode, they will run at X8/X8 while the third PCI-E x16 slot runs at X4 which uses PCI lanes from the chipset.
There are 2x PCI-E x1 slots on it which share the bandwidth with the third PCI-E x16 slot and if any one of them are occupied, the PCI-E x16 slot will run at X2 which is not good for any graphics card.
On the B550 Aorus Master, only the first PCI-E x16 slot uses PCI lanes from the CPU and shares bandwidth with the primary 2nd and 3rd M.2 connector which will make it run at an X8 mode if an NVME SSD is installed in the 2nd or 3rd M.2 connector while this isn’t the case on the Taichi. Taichi, though has one less M.2 slot but installing a second M.2 NVME SSD won’t make the primary PCI-E x16 slot run at X8.
On Taichi there are only 4x SATA ports but on Aorus Master there are 6, but the Taichi doesn’t have any restriction on using all of them while the Aorus Master has its PCI-E x16_2(Third PCI-E x16) slot sharing bandwidth with the SATA 3, 4, and 5 ports. If any of these SATA ports are used, the PCI-E x16_2 will run at X2 mode. So, in my opinion, Aorus Master is an inferior option to the Taichi even though it has more M.2 connectors and SATA ports.
B550 Taichi has overall better troubleshooting features than the B550 Aorus Master. On the Aorus Master, you will get an Error Code Display and Debug LEDs along with a Q-Flash Plus button at the I/O for updating the Bios.
Except for the Debug LEDs, the Taichi has all of them and some more basic features which are required for easy troubleshooting. On it, you will find an Error Code Display, Power and Reset buttons, Clear CMOS button onboard and at the I/O, and a Bios Flashback button. If you know how to use the Error Code Display AKA Dr Debug with LEDs, then you won’t need the Debug LEDs anyway. You can check out these Debu Error Codes if you want to know what each code means.
Cooling and Aesthetics
Both of these motherboards use a 6 layer PCB and have appealing looks but the B550 Taichi features a unique design with chrome light-yellowish heatsinks that match with the heatsinks on the chipset and a mechanical wheel design on the chipset to make it look modernistic. Both of them feature RGB inbuilt lighting but the Taichi has LEDs at the right edge of the PCB also which isn’t present on the Aorus Master.
Taichi has 2x RGB and 2x ARGB headers while the Aorus Master along with having these 4x headers also have a CPU cooler LED strip header. For chassis fans, CPU fan, and AIO pumps, both of these have 7x headers in total.
The B550 Taichi has a single 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS while the Aorus Master has Dual 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS. The Aorus Master, however, doesn’t have a switch which can put difficulty for a lot of users if they run into malfunctions multiple times on a single BIOS.
I/O and Internet Connectivity
B550 Taichi has a rich I/O with 8x USB ports(1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A and 2x USB 2.0 Type A), 1x HDMI and 1x DP connectors for display, 1x Intel 2.5G LAN and 6x Audio jacks.
The B550 Aorus Master is unique and unbeatable at the I/O. It features a total of 12x USB headers(5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, and 6x USB 2.0 Type A), 1x HDMI connector for display, 1x Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and 6x Audio jacks.
For wireless connectivity, both of them feature an inbuilt Intel Wifi 6 adapter and Bluetooth 5 support.
Pricing & Conclusion
ASRock B550 Taichi is priced at $300 while Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master will cost you $280. Both of them are rich in features and in some areas, the Taichi takes the lead while in some, Aorus Master looks better. It’s difficult to choose a winner from them and the only way it can be done is to figure out your needs. If Aorus Master has the features which you need, then go with the Aorus Master and if only Taichi has the solution for you, then go with the Taichi. Let me know what do you think of these motherboards in the comments section below!


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The Venetian Offering Discounts For Vegas Locals
For those who call Las Vegas home, The Venetian Resort has a new source for exclusive offers and discounts at some of the resort’s award-winning restaurants, bars, and spa.
To keep up to date on the latest news for locals, a monthly email newsletter includes exclusive offers and discounts from resort restaurants and amenities. To register for the complimentary newsletter, visit Venetian.com/locals.
This month, residents can bring their Las Vegas I.D. for delicious deals at Brera Osteria, Buddy V’s Ristorante, Chica, Cañonita, estiatorio Milos, Majordōmo Meat & Fish, Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano, Mercato Della Pescheria, Moon Palace, Mott 32, Yardbird, The Dorsey Cocktail Bar, Electra Cocktail Club, and Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness.
BRERA osteria marks a new chapter in Italian cuisine on the Las Vegas Strip. Savor homemade pastas, wood oven-baked breads, cured meats, olive oils, and mouthwatering mozzarella. One of the best places to eat in Las Vegas for lunch or dinner.
- 15% discount on food only to Las Vegas residents
Italian family favorites from the Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro take center stage at Buddy V’s Ristorante. Inspired by Valastro’s family gatherings, the menu offers twists on Italian American favorites like Sunday Gravy, Steak Pizzaiola and Linguine. The renowned baker’s restaurant, of course, also serves an impressive dessert selection including cannoli, Nutella cake, and Valastro’s famous lobster tail pastry.
- Las Vegas residents receive a 20% discount and complimentary cannoli with purchase of entrée.
- Chianti Tuesday’s – receive a $12 bottle of Chianti or Prosecco with the purchase of the $30 prix fixe menu created especially for local residents.
Located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, Cañonita specializes in traditional Mexican foods. From street tacos in hand-pressed tortillas to spicy sauces, and house-made guacamole from authentic recipes, guest eat and watch the gondolas glide by on the canal.
- Las Vegas residents receive a 10% discount on food only.
Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness, a Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Spa, is a luxury retreat with world-class services and amenities. Guests can choose from more than 150 extraordinary services with more than 90 treatment rooms and exclusive amenities.
- Las Vegas residents receive a 20% discount off spa and salon services, through Aug. 30, 2021.
Chica, the award-winning restaurant by Chef Lorena Garcia, specializes in Latin American cuisine combined with a dynamic wine and mixology program. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
- Las Vegas residents receive a 25% discount, on food only.
The Dorsey Cocktail Bar and Electra Cocktail Club
Sip back and relax at The Dorsey Cocktail Bar and Electra Cocktail Club and enjoy carefully crafted cocktails. As part of The Venetian Resort’s Cocktail Collective, both The Dorsey and Electra set the nightlife stage for a memorable evening.
Las Vegas residents receive a 25% discount; every Sunday-Thursday only.
Milos takes Greek dining to a whole new level with seafood flown in fresh from the Mediterranean and put on display at the restaurant’s signature fish market. In addition to the vast variety of seafood and Greek favorites, the menu also includes the famous Milos Special, a tower made of fried paper-thin zucchini and eggplant with a tzatziki.
- Las Vegas residents receive a complimentary bottle of Sommelier-selected red or white Greek wine with dinner purchase (must include one main course per person).
- Available daily from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. until Aug. 27, 2021.
*One bottle per two guests.
*On-site dining only, not takeout.
Majordomo Meat & Fish
Majordomo Meat & Fish is David Chang’s take on a steakhouse, done in a classical way. The menu offers smoked meats including prime rib, seafood, a raw bar an extensive wine list and cocktail program.
- Las Vegas locals receive a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages only.
Matteo’s features authentic recipes by Chef Angelo Auriana from the northern regions of Italy. Enjoy fresh pasta made daily as well as dishes like Mediterranean seabass from the sea and slow roasted pork belly from the land — to the last bite of cannoli.
- Las Vegas residents receive a 15% discount on food only.
Mercado is an Italian restaurant specializing in seafood, serving up traditional Italian cuisine from wood oven pizza, hand-crafted pasta, meatballs, and salads.
Nevada residents receive a 15% off food only.
Moon Palace, a quirky concept by David Chang, is a casual place to grab a quick bite. The compact menu features Sliders including beef and Impossible Burger, the Breakfast Slider, Prime Rib Dipper, the Chicken Sandy, Hot Chips and Half Moons.
- 15% off for Locals + Loyalty Card: Buy 8 Sliders, get the 9th Slider on us.
Mott 32, one of Hong Kong’s most award-winning restaurants and a culinary icon in contemporary Chinese cuisine, features authentic recipes handed down from generations including Applewood Smoked Peking Duck. Paired with exceptional mixology methods and stunning design, the experience at Mott 32 is truly one of a kind.
- Show your Nevada ID and receive a sparkling wine greeting upon arrival.
Yardbird is all about southern hospitality and comfort, shared plates, craft cocktails, critically acclaimed fried chicken, and farm-fresh ingredients.
***For all offers, guests must present local I.D., and may not be combined with any other offers. Management reserves all rights. Offers are subject to change without notice. Please confirm the current local resident discount and terms before purchase.
- Las Vegas residents receive a 25% discount on food only.

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Waitakere Commits to Older Adults Housing
Waitakere commits to Older Adults Housing long term
Waitakere City Council today formally resolved to ensure that a housing service for older adults will continue in the city.
The resolution was made by the Council’s City Development Committee which unanimously supported an approach to Government to seek a partnership in providing the housing.
The Committee called for reports in February on how best to restructure the service and deliver it long term.
“By today’s decision, the Council has made an absolute commitment to ensuring that the Housing for Older Adults Service will continue,” says Councillor Penny Hulse, chair of the committee.
“Hopefully, this will stop the issue being misused as a political football,” she says.
During the discussion, Councillors were critical of local MPs for making misleading comments that had undone the confidence the Council had built up in tenants during the year. They also criticised the Government’s rules for providing funding support for this kind of housing.
“We went to a lot of trouble to reassure tenants that their homes would be safe and that was shattered by very unhelpful comments by certain MPs. It has happened more than once but hopefully, now it will stop,” Councillor Hulse says.
“Nevertheless, we take seriously recent commitments by the Minister of Housing, the Hon Chris Carter, to assist us with funding,” she says.
“We are meeting Minister Carter soon and will tell him we want to go forward on this in partnership. As part of that we will be asking for realistic financial assistance – not the woefully inadequate $1.5 million that is currently the Government’s top limit,” says Councillor Hulse.
Councillor Hulse says that the Council is reviewing every aspect of the housing to see how it can be best delivered over the long term.
“We have to stop patching and painting over cracks and put the whole service on a much better footing. Government money will greatly increase what we can afford to do,” she says.
“We will now receive reports on how best to move forward. When we have considered those, we will create a plan and enshrine it in the Long Term Council Community Plan,” says Councillor Hulse.
“That will be the time when we will be able to tell the Government exactly what is proposed and how they can help,” says Councillor Hulse.

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Phytochemicals occluded in tea have been extensively used as dietary supplements and as natural pharmaceuticals in the treatment of various diseases including human cancer. Results on the reduction capabilities of phytochemicals present in tea to reduce gold salts to the corresponding gold nanoparticles are presented in this paper. The phytochemicals present in tea serve the dual roles as effective reducing agents to reduce gold and also as stabilizers to provide robust coating on the gold nanoparticles in a single step. The Tea-generated gold nanoparticles (T-AuNPs), have demonstrated remarkable in vitro stability in various buffers including saline, histidine, HSA, and cysteine solutions. T-AuNPs with phytochemical coatings have shown significant affinity toward prostate (PC-3) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cells. Results on the cellular internalization of T-AuNPs through endocytosis into the PC-3 and MCF-7 cells are presented. The generation of T-AuNPs follows all principles of green chemistry and have been found to be non toxic as assessed through MTT assays. No ‘man made’ chemicals, other than gold salts, are used in this true biogenic green nanotechnological process thus paving excellent opportunities for their applications in molecular imaging and therapy.
Beginning from the bygone era of 2700 B.C, when the second emperor of China, Shen Nung, discovered tea, this beverage has become the most popular soothing and delicious drink in human history.1 Throughout history and transitioning into the 21st century, tea drinking has been directly attributed to a plethora of health benefits.2, 3 Several studies suggest that consumption of tea results in lowering the risk of stroke,4 reducing the risk of cancer5-9 and blood pressure,9 enhancing immune function,10 preventing dental cavities,11 and gingivitis.3,12-24 The growing evidence towards the health benefits of tea has resulted in extensive studies to unravel the scientific basis of the healing and curing power of tea.3,4 A well accepted scientific consensus that is emanating from several scientific investigations is that tea contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols, including flavonoids, and catechins, and all of which scavenge the dangerous free radicals in the body and thus, prevent the progress of various diseases.25-34 Polyphenolic flavonoids in tea (Fig 1), of which epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the second major constituent, has anticarcinogenic activity in vitro which may support the results of the epidemiologic research on the correlation between drinking tea and the risk of morbidity from cancer. 25-34 EGCG scavenges superoxide anion radicals (O2·-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), hydroxyl radicals (HO·), peroxyl radicals, singlet oxygen, and peroxynitrite.25-34 The one-electron reduction potential of EGCG under standard conditions is 550 mV, a value lower than that of glutathione (920 mV) and comparable to that of α-tocopherol (480 mV).29 While the tremendous health benefits of ‘chemical cocktails’ occluded within tea (Fig 1) is beyond doubt, the actual applications of the chemical reduction power of myriad of chemicals present in tea is still in infancy. We hypothesized that, the synergistic reduction potentials of polyphenols including flavonoids, catechins and various phytochemicals present in tea will reduce gold salts to produce gold nanoparticles for potential applications in medicine and technology. Validation of this hypothesis will have long lasting positive repercussions in chemical, electronic materials, health and hygiene industry because such an approach will provide an ideal platform for the production of gold nanoparticles under 100 % green chemistry conditions without the intervention of any ‘man-made’ chemicals following all principles of green chemistry. Gold nanoparticles are currently used in a wide spectrum of applications ranging from chemical catalysis to electronic materials design.35-46 Gold nanoparticles have also found considerable prominence toward the development of biological sensors and in the design of development of diagnostic and therapeutic nanomedicine products.13, 35-49 As the nanorevolution, in the realms of medical and technological applications, unfolds, it is imperative to develop environmentally benign and biologically friendly green chemical processes.23, 50-85 Naturally grown plants and various plants species which occlude phytochemicals may serve as long lasting and environmentally benign reservoirs for the production of myriad of metallic nanoparticles. We, herein, present an unprecedented synthetic approach that involves the production of well defined gold nanoparticles by simple mixing of an aqueous solution of sodium tetrachloroaurate (NaAuCl4) to the aqueous solution of Darjeeling tea leaves. Production of gold nanoparticles (T-AuNPs (1-4)) in this phytochemical–mediated process leads to completion at 25 °C within 30 minutes. Gold nanoparticles generated through this process do not agglomerate suggesting that the combination of thearubugins, theaflavins, catechins and various phytochemicals present in tea also serve as excellent stabilizers on nanoparticles and thus, provide robust shielding from agglomeration. Cellular uptake and cytotoxic studies of T-AuNPs were examined in Human Prostate (PC-3) and Breast cancer cells (MCF-7). The phytochemicals coated T-AuNPs showed excellent affinity toward receptors on prostate and breast tumor cells. The details on the synergistic advantages of using tea in this green nanotechnological process for dual roles involving gold nanoparticle production and stabilization in singular process are discussed.
All chemicals and tea precursors used in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were procured from standard vendors: NaAuCl4 (Alfa-Aesar) and Tea from organic grocery sources. Transmission electron Microscope (TEM) images were obtained on JEOL 1400 transmission electron microscope (TEM), JEOL, LTD., Tokyo, Japan. TEM samples were prepared by placing 5 μL of gold nanoparticle solution on the 300 mesh carbon coated copper grid and allowed the solution to sit for five minutes; excess solution was removed carefully and the grid was allowed to dry for an additional five minutes. The average size and size distribution of gold nanoparticles synthesized were determined by the processing of the TEM image using image processing software such as Adobe Photoshop (with Fovea plug-ins). The absorption measurements were done using Varian Cary 50 UV-Vis spectrophotometers with 1 mL of gold nanoparticle solution in disposable cuvvettes of 10 mm path length.
To a 10 mL vial was added 6 mL of doubly ionized water (DI), followed by the addition of 100 mg of Tea leaves (Darjeeling Tea). The reaction mixture was stirred continuously at 25 °C for 15 min. To the stirring mixture was added 100 μL of 0.1 M NaAuCl4 solution (in DI water). The color of the mixture turned purple-red from pale yellow within 5 minutes after the addition indicating the formation of gold nanoparticles. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 15 minutes. The gold nanoparticles thus formed were separated from residual tea leaves immediately using a 5 micron filter and were characterized by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and TEM analysis.
To a 10 mL vial was added 0.012 g of Gum Arabic, 6 mL of doubly ionized water (DI), followed by the addition of 100 mg of Tea leaves (Darjeeling Tea). The reaction mixture was stirred continuously at 25 °C for 15 min. To the stirring mixture was added 100 μL of 0.1 M NaAuCl4 solution (in DI water). The color of the mixture turned purple-red from pale yellow within 10 minutes indicating the formation of gold nanoparticles. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 15 minutes. The gold nanoparticles thus formed were separated from residual tea leaves immediately using a 5 micron filter and were characterized by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and TEM.
To a 10 mL vial was added 6 mL of doubly ionized water (DI), followed by the addition of 100 mg of Tea leaves (Darjeeling Tea). The reaction mixture was stirred continuously at elevated temperature (~ 40 °C) for 5 min. To the warm stirring mixture was added 100 μL of 0.1 M NaAuCl4 solution (in DI water). The color of the mixture turned purple-red from pale yellow instantly indicating the formation of gold nanoparticles. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 5 minutes. The gold nanoparticles in DI water were separated from residual tea leaves immediately using a 5 micron filter and were characterized by UV-absorption spectroscopy and TEM analysis.
To a 10 mL vial was added 0.012 g of gum Arabic, 6 mL of doubly ionized water(DI), followed by the addition of 100 mg of Tea leaves (Darjeeling Tea). The reaction mixture was stirred continuously at elevated temperature (~ 40 °C) for 5 min. To the warm stirring mixture was added 100 μL of 0.1 M NaAuCl4 solution (in DI water). The color of the mixture turned purple-red from pale yellow in about 5-10 min indicating the formation of gold nanoparticles. The reaction mixture was stirred for 5 more minutes. The gold nanoparticles in DI water were separated immediately using a 5 micron filter. The tea/gum Arabic stabilized gold nanoparticles (T-AuNP-4) were characterized by UV-absorption spectroscopy and TEM analysis.
In vitro stabilities of the four different tea-mediated gold nanoparticles (T-AuNPs, 1-4) were tested in the presence of NaCl, cysteine, histidine, HSA and BSA solutions. Typically, 1 mL of gold nanoparticle solution was added to glass vials containing 0.5 mL of 5 % NaCl, 0.5 % cysteine, 0.2 M histidine, 0.5 % HSA, 0.5 % BSA solutions respectively and incubated for 30 min. The stability and the identity of gold nanoparticles (T-AuNPs 1-4) were measured by recording UV absorbance after 30 min (Fig 5). The plasmon resonance band at ~535 nm confirmed the retention of nanoparticulates in all the above mixtures. TEM measurements inferred the retention of the nanoparticulate compositions in all the above four different gold nanoconstructs signifying robust nature of these nanoparticles under in vitro conditions.
Minimum essential medium (MEM with nonessential amino acids, powdered), HEPES, bovine insulin, streptomycin sulfate, penicillin-G, were obtained from Sigma Chemical Company (St. Louis, MO); all were “cell culture tested” when available. Bovine calf serum, phenol red (sodium salt), and lyophilized trypsin were obtained from Gibco BRL (Grand Island, NY). MCF-7 breast cancer cells and PC-3 prostate ATCC. MCF-7 cells were maintained in MEM with nonessential amino acids, 10 pg/ml phenol red, 10 mM HEPES, 6 ng/ml insulin, 100 units/ml penicillin, 100 pg/ml streptomycin, and 5% charcoal-stripped calf serum (maintenance medium). PC-3 cells were maintained in RPMI medium supplemented with 4.5 g/L D-glucose,25 mM HEPES, 0.11 g/L sodium pyruvate, 1.5 g/L sodium bi carbonate, 2 mM L-glutamine and 10 % FBS and antibiotics.
About 16,000 cells were plated into each well in a 6 well plate and this plate was incubated at 37 °C for 24 h to allow the cells to recover. After the cells were recovered the media from each well was aspirated and fresh growth media was added (about 4 mL per each well). Cells were allowed to grow for 3 days changing the media every alternate day. On the 5th day, 25 micro molar concentrations of T-AuNP-1 (Au Atoms) solutions were added to each well. After adding the sample, plate was incubated for 4 h at 37 °C. Media was aspirated from each well after 4 h and the cell layer was rinsed with CMFH-EDTA (Calcium-Magnesium-Free-Hark's +HEPES-EDTA) solution to remove all traces of serum. About 1 mL of Trypsin-EDTA solution was added to each well and cells were observed under an inverted microscope until cell layer was dispersed. 4.0 mL of complete growth medium was added to each well and cells were aspirated by gently pipetting. The cell suspension was transferred into to a centrifuge tube and centrifuged at approximately 125 × g for 5 to 10 minutes. The cells were washed thoroughly with chilled PBS, pelleted by centrifugation and fixed with 0.1 M Na-Cacodylate buffer containing 2% glutaraldehyde and 2% paraformaldehyde. The pellets were post fixed with 1 % osmium tetraoxide, dehydrated and embedded in Epon/Spurr's resin and 80 nm sections were collected and placed on TEM grids followed by sequential counter staining with urenyle acetate and lead citrate. TEM grids were observed under TEM (Joel 1400) and images were recorded at different magnifications.
MTT Cell Proliferation Assay kit was obtained from ATCC. For the cytotoxicity evaluation of these nanoparticles, MTT assay was done as described by supplier. Briefly, 1 × 105 cells/ml cells at the exponential growth phase were taken in a flat-bottomed 96-well polystyrene-coated plate and were incubated for 24 h in CO2 incubator at 5% CO2 and 37°C. Series of dilutions like 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 μM of T-AuNP-1 were made in the medium. Each concentration was added to the plate in quadruplet manner. After 24 h of incubation, 10 μl/well MTT (stock solution 5 mg/ml PBS) was added for 6 h and formazan crystals so formed were dissolved in 100 μl detergent. The plates were read in a microplate reader (Dynastic MR 5000, USA) operating at 570 nm. Wells with complete medium, nanoparticles, and MTT, but without cells were used as blanks. All experiments were performed 3 times in quadruplets, and the average of all of the experiments has been shown as cell-viability percentage in comparison with the control experiment, while gold untreated controls were considered as 100% viable.
As part of our ongoing effort toward the design and development of biocompatible gold nanoparticles for subsequent use in medical applications, we have initiated studies on the direct intervention of phytochemicals for the production of gold nanoparticles. Our new process for the production of gold nanoparticles uses direct interaction of sodium tetrachloaurate with black Darjeeling tea leaves in aqueous media (Scheme 1) without the intervention of any external man-made chemicals. Therefore, this reaction pathway qualifies all the conditons of a true 100% green chemical process.86-88 The composition of various phytochemicals in black tea is outlined in Fig 1. Gold nanoparticles produced by this process did not require any external chemicals for the stabilization of nanoparticulate matrix. Phytochemicals present in tea (Fig 1) are presumably responsible for the creation of a robust coating on gold nanoparticles and thus, rendering stability against agglomeration.
Absorption measurements indicated that the plasmon resonance wavelength, λmax of T-AuNPs is ~535 nm. The sizes of T-AuNPs are in the range of 15-42 nm as measured from TEM techniques (Fig 2). The phenolics and other phytochemicals within tea (Fig 1) not only result in effective reduction of gold salts to nanoparticles but also their chemical framework allwos effective wrapping around the gold nanoparticles to provide excellent robustness against agglomeration. The current discovery on the unique chemical power of phytochemicals in tea in initiating nanoparticle formation is of paramount importance in the context of the production of gold nanoparticles for medical and technological applications under non toxic conditions.23, 55, 57-61 One of the paramount prerequisites of utilizing AuNPs for in vivo imaging and therapy applications is that the nanoparticles be produced and stabilized in biologically benign media.23, 55, 57-61,49, 89 With the currently available methods of producing AuNPs, it is often necessary to remove unreacted toxic chemicals and byproducts. Typical known methods of making gold nanoparticles utilize harsh conditions, such as the application of sodium borohydride to reduce AuCl4-.90, 91 Although such processes lead to efficient production of gold nanoparticles, the presence of sodium borohydride, even in trace amounts, is unsuitable for use in biomedical applications of gold nanoparticles. The high reduction capabilities of sodium borohydride result in reduction of biogenic chemical functionalities present on peptide backbones, thus either reducing or eliminating the biospecificity of biomolecules. Normally, thiol containing organic compounds are employed to stabilize AuNPs from agglomeration.91 Thiol-gold nanoparticle interaction is strong and makes gold nanoparticles highly stable. Therefore, such AuNPs once stabilized by thiols cannot be further conjugated to useful drug moieties including peptides, proteins and various biochemical vectors that are normally used to target diagnostic and therapeutic gold nanoparticles on to tumor and various disease sites in the body. This means that the thiol-stabilized AuNPs will have limited applicability in the development of AuNP-labeled biomolecules for use in the design of target specific nanoscale imaging or therapeutic agents. Other methods that have been described in the literature utilize cocktail of chemicals in their production processes. Such techniques are not environmentally friendly and have many drawbacks that impede the efficient utilization of AuNPs in biomedicine applications.
Physicochemical properties, such as size, charge, and morphology of gold nanoparticles generated using aqueous solutions of tea leaves, were determined by three independent techniques viz. Transmission Electron microscopy (TEM), Differential Centrifugal Sedimentation (DCS, Disc Centrifuge, CPS Instruments), and Dynamic light scattering (DLS). TEM and CPS were used to determine the core size of gold nanoparticles and DLS was used to evaluate the size of tea phytochemicals coated gold.
TEM measurements on T-AuNPs synthesized using tea leaves show that the particles are spherical in shape within the size range of 15-45 nm (Table 1). Size distribution analysis of T-AuNPs confirm that particles are well dispersed (Fig 2 and Table 1). DCS technique measures sizes of nanoparticles by determining the time required for nanoparticles to traverse a sucrose density gradient created in a disc centrifuge. Both the techniques, TEM and DCS, provide sizes of metallic-gold cores. Gold nanoparticulate sizes measured by TEM and DCS, are in good agreement and are in the range of 15-45 nm (Fig 2 and Table 1). Dynamic light scattering method was employed to calculate the sizes of gold nanoparticles coated with phytochemicals (hydrodynamic radius). The tea phytochemicals coatings on gold nanoparticles are expected to cause substantial changes in the hydrodynamic radius of T-AuNPs. Hydrodynamic diameter of T-AuNP-1 and T-AuNP-2 as determined from DLS measurements gave a values of 105±1 and 165±1 respectively, suggesting that tea phytochemicals (catechins, theaflavins and thearibigins) are capped on gold nanoparticles. The measurement of charge on nanoparticles, Zeta Potential (ζ), provides crucial information on the stability of nanoparticle dispersion. The magnitude of measured zeta potential is an indication of repulsive forces that are present and can be used to predict the long-term stability of the nanoparticulate dispersion. The stability of nanoparticulate dispersion depends upon the balance of the repulsive and attractive forces that exist between nanoparticles as they approach one another. If all the particles have a mutual repulsion then the dispersion will remain stable. However, little or no repulsion between particles, lead to aggregation. The negative zeta potential of -32±1 and -25±1 for T-AuNP-1 and T-AuNP-2 indicates that the particles repel each other and there is no tendency for the particles to aggregate (Table 1 and Fig 2).
Synthetic conditions have been optimized for the quantitative large scale conversions of NaAuCl4 to the corresponding AuNPs using tea leaves. Specific details on the nature and chemical roles of different phytochemicals in tea leaves responsible for the production of T-AuNPs are summarized in the following sections. The main phytochemicals present in black tea leaves consist of water soluble Catechins (Catechin, Epicatechin, Epicatechin gallate, Epigallocatechin, Epigallocatechin gallate etc.,), Theaflavins (Theaflavin, Theaflavin 3-gallate, Theaflavin 3′-gallate, Theaflavin 3,3′-gallate etc.,) and Thearubigins which are oligomers of catechins of unknown structure. Generation of T-AuNPS using tea leaves involves aqueous media. Therefore, water soluble phytochemicals of tea (Fig 1) may be playing a major role in the overall reduction reactions of NaAuCl4. We have systematically investigated the roles of catechins and theaflavins for the generation and stabilization of AuNPs through independent experiments.
In order to understand the critical roles of the various catechins present in black tea leaves on the overall reduction of NaAuCl4 to the corresponding gold nanoparticles, we have performed a series of independent experiments using directly the commercially available family of catechins which include: Catechin, Epicatechin, Epicatechin gallate, Catechin gallate, Epigallocatechin, and Epigallocatechin gallate (see † ESI). Results of our experiments using commercially available catechins have unambiguously confirmed that catechins are excellent reducing and stabilizing agents to reduce Au(III) to the corresponding gold nanoparticles. These reactions proceeded to completion within 30 min. Absorption measurements indicated that the plasmon resonance wavelength, λmax, for all the T-AuNPs are ~530 nm (Fig 3). The sizes of the T-AuNPs were found to be in the 15-42 nm range as measured from the TEM images. (Fig 3). The gold nanoaparticles obtained using catechin, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) showed excellent stability which was confirmed by their in vitro stability studies. However, gold nanoparticles generated using epigallocatechin and epicatechin displayed minimum stability as shown by characteristic broad plasmon bands (Fig 3A). Our studies have unequivocally confirmed that epigallocatechin and epicatechin are very effective in reducing tetrachloroaurate salt to the corresponding AuNPs. However, these phytochemicals failed to provide effective coating to shield the nanoparticles from agglomeration. In order to capitalize on the reduction powers of epigallocatechin and epicatechin, we have utilized gum Arabic (a glyco protein) as a naturally available stabilizing agent in our rections. Results from these experiments have revealed that all the catechins (Catechin, Epicatechin, Epicatechin gallate, Epigallocatechin, Catechin gallate, Epigallocatechin gallate) act as excellent reducing agents to reduce the Au(III) to the corresponding gold nanoparticles. The nanoparticles thus generated were coated with gum Arabic stabilizing agent and showed signficant stability when challenged with various salts and serum proteins (Fig 3). These experiments have unambiguously confirmed that catechin and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) serve the dual roles as reduction and stabilizing agents whereas epigallocatechin and epicatechin, can be used only for the reduction of gold salts and require gum Arabic as an external stabilizing agent.
We have also investigated the role of theaflavins in the generation of gold nanoparticles. Commercially available Tea extract (Sigma) which contains > 80 % of theaflavins was used in these experiments (see † ESI). Addition of aqueous solution of NaAuCl4 to aqueous solution of theaflavin at 25 °C resulted in the formation of purple colored solutions within 30 minutes. The gold nanoparticles thus obtained by using theaflavin were characterized by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and TEM. Plasmon resonance band at ~535 nm indicated the formation of gold nanoparticles (Fig 3). TEM measurements confirmed the size distribution of gold nanoparticles. Detailed in vitro stabilities of the gold nanoparticles confirmed that the nanoparticles are extreemly stable under various conditions. These results convincingly demonstrate the dual reduction and stabilizing capabilites of mixtures of theaflavins present in Tea. The reservoir of non toxic phytochemicals in tea (Fig 1 and Fig 4) is pivotal as they serves a source of non toxic reducing agents with capabilities for in vivo administrations in situations that require generation of gold nanoparticles under in vivo conditions.
It is remarkable to note that intervention of a second green component, in the form of gum Arabic, in the above reactions provides additional advantages. The use of GA along with Tea leaves resulted in an increase in the optical density (absorbance) in the UV-Vis spectra of reaction mixtures (Fig 2).51 This observation demonstrates that GA may be presumably serving as a biochemical platform to drive such reactions to completion with consequent production of well defined and uniform spherical gold nanoparticles. We have also investigated the effect of temperature on the formation of gold nanoparticles using only tea leaves as well as a combination of tea leaves and GA. Results of these reactions performed at 40 °C have revealed that nanoparticle formation at elevated temperatures results in a randomly distributed spherical gold nanoparticles of sizes varying from 15-30 nm(Fig 2).
An issue of critical importance for in vivo molecular imaging applications is the stability of AuNPs over a reasonable time period. The stability of T-AuNPs were evaluated by monitoring the plasmon (λmax) in 0.5 % Cysteine, 0.2 M Histidine, 0.5 % Human Serum Albumin (HSA), 0.5 % Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) or 5 % NaCl solutions over 30 min. We have also investigated the stability of T-AuNPs at pH 5, 7 and pH 9 phosphate buffer solutions. The plasmon wavelength in all the above formulations show minimal shifts of ~1-5 nm. Our results from these in vitro stability studies have confirmed that the AuNPs are intact and thus, demonstrate excellent in vitro stability of T-AuNPs in biological fluids at physiological pH (Fig 5) For various biomedical applications which require lower concentrations of AuNPs, it is vitally important that dilutions of AuNP solutions do not alter their characteristic chemical and photophysical properties. We have undertaken a detailed investigation to ascertain the effect of dilution on the stability of T-AuNP-1. In order to establish the stability of T-AuNPs under dilution, the plasmon resonance wavelength (λmax) was monitored after every successive addition of 0.1 mL of doubly ionized (DI) water to 1 mL of AuNP solutions. The absorption intensity at λmax is found to be linearly dependent on the concentration of AuNPs, in accordance with Beer Lambert's law as shown in Figure 3. It is important to recognize that λmax of AuNPs did not change at very dilute conditions (Fig S1 †). These are typical concentrations encountered when working at cellular levels.
It is conceivable that the cocktail of phytochemicals in tea along with nontoxic phytochemical gum Arabic (Fig 1) are acting synergistically in stabilizing gold nanoparticles from any agglomerations in solution. It is also remarkable that this ‘Nano-Compatible’ structural motif of phytochemicals in tea offers stability to gold nanoparticles in aqueous media for over a month. These results suggest that the green nanotechnological process reported herein provides both the production and stabilization processes under mild conditions without the intervention of any man made harsh chemicals.
Cellular internalization studies of gold nanoparticles solutions provide insights into cellular uptake and such information will enhance the scope of gold nanoparticles in biomedicine. Gold nanoparticles are currently investigated for their potential applications as diagnostic/therapeutic agents, therapeutic delivery vectors, and intracellular imaging agents.92-97 Selective cell and nuclear targeting of gold nanoparticles will provide new pathways for the site specific delivery of gold nanoparticles as diagnostic/therapeutic agents. A number of studies have demonstrated that phytochemicals in tea have the ability to penetrate the cell membrane and internalize within the cellular matrix.98-101 Cancer cells are highly metabolic and porous in nature and are known to internalize solutes rapidly compared to normal cells.101-103 Therefore, we hypothesized that tea-derived phytochemicals, if coated on gold nanoparticles, will show internalization within cancer cells. We undertook the cellular interactions and uptake studies via incubation of aliquots of T-AuNP-1 with prostate (PC-3) and breast cancer (MCF-7) cells. TEM images of prostate (PC-3) and breast tumor (MCF-7) cells post treated with T-AuNP-1 unequivocally validated our hypothesis. Significant internalization of nanoparticles via endocytosis within the MCF-7 and PC-3 cells was observed (Fig 6). The internalization of nanoparticles within cells could occur via processes including phagocytosis, fluid-phase endocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. The viability of both PC-3 and MCF-7 cells post internalization of T-AuNP-1 suggests that the phytochemical coating renders the nanoparticles to be non toxic to cells. Such internalization of gold nanoparticles, keeping the cellular machinery intact, will provide new opportunities for probing cellular processes via nanoparticulate-mediated imaging.
The cytotoxicity of T-AuNP-1 under in vitro conditions in Prostate (PC-3) and Breast (MCF-7) cancer cells was examined in terms of the effect of gold nanoparticles on cell proliferation by the MTT assay. Untreated cells as well as cells treated with 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 μM concentrations of gold nanoparticles for 24 h were subjected to the MTT assay for cell viability determination. In this assay, only cells that are viable after 24 h exposure to the sample are capable to metabolize a dye (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) efficiently and produce a purple coloured crystals which is dissolved in a detergent and analyzed sphectrophotometrically. After 24 h of post treatment, PC-3, MCF-7 cells showed excellent viability even up to 150 μM concentrations of T-AuNP-1 (Fig 7). These results clearly demonstrate that the phytochemicals within tea provide a non toxic coating on gold nanoparticles and corroborate the results as seen in the internalization studies discussed above. It is also important to recognize that a vast majority of Gold (I) and Gold (III) compounds exhibit varying degrees of cytotoxicity to a variety of cells.104, 105 The lack of any noticeable toxicity of T-AuNP-1 provides new opportunities for the safe delivery and applications of such nanoparticles in molecular imaging and therapy.
The unique chemical, physical, photophysical, topological and radiological properties rendered by nanoparticulate gold (and of other metals/non metals) will continue to unravel new knowledge base to invent a plethora of new technologies and products for medical, civilian, defense, environmental and space exploration applications. Over the next decade, advances in Nanomedicine will likely impact all of us. Although there is no question on the scientific power and the positive impact of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in transforming medical diagnosis and therapy, the potential toxic side effects of nanoparticles administered via intravenous or oral pathways cannot be discounted. Therefore, concerted efforts must be invested in the development of non toxic nanoparticles for utility in a wide spectrum of applications. The studies reported in this paper serves as an unique example on the kinetic propensity of phytochemicals, present in tea, to reduce gold metal at the macro or in pico molar/sub nano molar concentrations to the corresponding gold nanoparticles. The versatile phytochemical mediated green nanotechnological process has been shown to be effective in both the generation and stabilization of non-toxic gold nanoparticles for direct applications in a myriad of diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Occlusion of cancer fighting phytochemicals in various plant species and their future utility in the development of tumor specific gold nanoparticles will provide unprecedented opportunities toward the design and development of functional gold nanoparticles that can be safely produced, stored and shipped world wide.
This work has been supported by the generous support from the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute under the Cancer Nanotechnology Platform program (grant number: 5R01CA119412-01), NIH - 1R21CA128460-01 and University of Missouri-Research Board - Program C8761 RB 06-030.
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State mistakenly posts name of Bryant’s accuser
DENVER – The name of Kobe Bryant’s accuser was mistakenly posted on a state court Web site on Tuesday as part of a legal filing in the case.
The subpoena showing the 19-year-old Eagle woman’s name and address was left up for about an hour. Court staffers then removed the filing from the site and reposted it with the personal information blacked out.
State courts spokeswoman Karen Salaz said it was unclear how the error was made, but said court staffers are responsible for blacking out such information in public filings.
The alleged victim’s identity has been previously disclosed on various Internet sites and on a radio talk show heard in 60 cities.
In another filing Tuesday, the Vail police department balked at turning over 911 records to Bryant’s attorneys Tuesday, saying it would be violating a court order issued in the sexual assault case against the NBA star.
An attorney for the department asked Eagle County Judge Frederick Gannett to quash a subpoena served by Bryant’s attorneys seeking the sealed records.
The judge, who has a number of motions before him in the case against the NBA superstar, did not immediately issue a ruling.
Earlier this month, a state judge rejected a Vail Daily newspaper request to release the 911 records, saying the “”intensely personal” material would subject the 19-year-old accuser to harassment and abuse.
The Vail paper wanted any 911 records made from the accuser’s home this year. Vail police handle emergency calls for the Eagle County sheriff’s office and Eagle police.
Bryant, 25, is charged with raping the woman June 30 in his suite at a mountain resort where she worked and he was a guest. Bryant has said the two had consensual sex.
Bryant is scheduled to appear for an Oct. 9 preliminary hearing at which Gannett will decide whether the Los Angeles Lakers guard will stand trial.
An attorney for the accuser asked Gannett to deny a defense request for a hearing before Oct. 9 on whether she has waived her privacy rights on medical records.
Attorney John Clune said the material could be used only to attack the woman’s credibility, which is not relevant at a preliminary hearing unless other testimony is determined “”wholly implausible.”
Defense attorneys Pamela Mackey and Hal Haddon are seeking medical records from a clinic in Eagle, a hospital in Greeley and the student health service at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, where the woman was a freshman last year. They say the documents would help the judge evaluate the accuser’s credibility.
Prosecutors and Clune are fighting that request, along with a defense attempt to force the accuser to testify in person Oct. 9.
Meanwhile, Gannett set a Monday deadline for written arguments on:
-A defense request to close the preliminary hearing to the public.
-A prosecution request to quash the subpoena seeking the woman’s appearance at the preliminary hearing.
-A media request to authorize internal audio and video transmissions of the preliminary hearing to an “”overflow” courtroom.


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Glow In The Dark Birthday Party Invitations Food Ideas Decorations Sweet 16 Created This Dessert
This "Free Printable Glow In The Dark Birthday Party Invitations Diy Ideas Places Near Me Food Themes" image has 10 dominated shades, such as Black, Mine Shaft, Cola, Deep Fir, Verdun Green, Las Palmas, Mallard, Inch Worm, Swamp, and Medium Purple. It generates very charming shade mix influenced out of this figure.
Posted by Lula Flowers at Monday, November 09th, 2020 - 04:32:24 AM in Birthday Party
Start a little early-You will want to get the food out around ½ an hour, before the birthday person arrives and the drinks around 15-10 minutes earlier. This way you don't have to rush out to get more things, and the party can start as soon as the birthday star gets there!
Young boys will like their birthday parties to be based on the theme of their super heros, favourite wrestlers, games and sports. They not only want all the accessories and cake to be based on that particular theme rather they want to dress up like their favourite characters in order to look superior and to show off other friends. Boys like blues and yellows as the basic colours and will not like too bright colours.
You would want a theme for the birthday-party of a child and there are so many themes to choose from. You must select the theme with the activity or hobby that the child likes, and these can range from Alice in Wonderland to a Sesame Street party. You will need to get the appropriate decorations for whichever theme you select for the birthday-party.
Children are developing their own personalities, so their likes and dislikes can change dramatically in just a short period of time. On several occasions, I've heard stories from party-planning parents who began planning their kids birthday party a couple months in advance, only to have their child lose interest in the theme completely before their big day arrived. There are a few ways you can try to avoid this.
Gone are the days when birthday parties were limited to celebrations with family and friends in the home decked with birthday decorations. Nowadays, birthday parties have moved out of homes to attractive venues where the traditional birthday festivities are combined with events to entertain guests.


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Just over one half of an acre this LAKE CHARLES WEST parcel is waiting for you! This .55 parcel has a level road frontage with a beautiful background of trees sloping gently to 155' lakefront. The perfect location for all seasons, easy access to the highway, Pokagon State Park across the road, trails, and Lake James just a couple of miles away. A builder has walked the property to confirm a ranch on a walkout is possible. LAKE CHARLES is a small private lake great for kayaking, floating, fishing and relaxation, electric motored boats only. Regional Sewer available, ask your Realtor for details. Survey available. Soil tests have not been done and are the responsibility of the Buyer.
From ST RD 127 turn west at W 400 N, approximately 1/3 mile to property on south side
|Property Type||Lots and Land|
|Property SubType||Residential Land|
|Year Taxes Payable||2021 2022|
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|Days on Market||17|
|Lot Size||23,953 sq ft|
|Lot Dimensions||77x150 and 78x159|
|Subdivision||Lake Charles Estates|
|School District||MSD of Steuben County|
|Assoc. Dues||$0.00 Not Applicable|
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.
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Hum If You Don't Know the WordsBook - 2017
Life under Apartheid has created a secure future for Robin Conrad, a nine-year-old white girl living with her parents in 1970s Johannesburg. In the same nation but worlds apart, Beauty Mbali, a Xhosa woman in a rural village in the Bantu homeland of the Transkei, struggles to raise her children alone after her husband's death. Both lives have been built upon the division of race, and their meeting should never have occurred--until the Soweto Uprising, when a protest by black students ignites racial conflict and alters the fault lines on which their society is constructed. It shatters their worlds when Robin's parents are left dead and Beauty's daughter goes missing. After Robin is sent to live with her loving but irresponsible aunt, Beauty is hired to care for Robin while continuing the search for her daughter. In Beauty, Robin finds the security and family that she craves, and the two forge an inextricable bond through their deep personal losses. But Robin knows that if Beauty finds her daughter, Robin could lose her new caretaker forever, so she makes a desperate decision with devastating consequences. Her quest to make amends and find redemption is a journey of self-discovery in which she learns the harsh truths of the society that once promised her protection.
Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2017
Branch Call Number: Fiction Mar
Characteristics: 420 pages ; 24 cm

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Broussard is excited to welcome Hi-Tech Seals as they open their newest branch in Broussard, Louisiana. The over 4000 sq. ft. facility stocks a broad range of standard, custom, and oilfield specific seals, gaskets and seal related products.
Their employees at the new facility look forward to collaborating with new and existing customers to provide them superior sealing solutions. https://www.hitechseals.com/contact.asp?lang=


Many of you have followed the development of the RD Sport RS-46 stroker motor. For those of you who haven't heard about it, the RS-46 is a 4.6L stroker motor for the E9x V8. Your motor is taken out, bored, stroked, and reassembled as a 4.6L motor.
I was the fifth customer to sign up for the RS-46, however as fate would have it, I was the first customer to actually take delivery.
In all of the other RS-46 related threads, I have mentioned that this motor is still under development, and some work remains to be completed. Specifically, the ECU tuning, intake port tuning, and camshaft testing remains to be completed. The dyno results below will demonstrate that this motor is nothing less than a stunning upgrade from the original 414bhp 4.0L configuration. Even when comparing the RS-46 motor to a standard 4.0L motor with every possible bolt-on, the RS-46 will still beat it by 75hp and 75 ft/lbs of torque.
But the RS-46 motor is still a work-in-progress. As you will see below in the dyno charts, there is a significant torque loss between 2500-3800 RPMs. This torque loss is caused by the ECU significantly retarding the spark advance, then returning it back to normal by 3800 RPMs. We know this is caused by ECU spark advance, because we have captured this data via the OBD port during the dyno runs; we see it happening, we know why it occurs, and we know how to tune the ECU to fix it.
Once ECU tuning is completed, the dip in torque output will no longer exist. Imagine drawing a straight line through this area, and you would see what performance should exist when ECU tuning is completed.
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|Pressure||30.020 - 30.023|
|Humidity||40.02% - 42.01%|
|SAE Correction||1.146% - 1.196%|
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DOHA: Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, on Sunday urged the international community to take a firm stand against Israel’s violations of international laws during ongoing air strikes and ground operations in Gaza.
Speaking at a joint press conference with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Doha, Sheikh Mohammed has expressed his confidence in the progress toward a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, stating that the remaining challenges were “very minor” and primarily logistical in nature.
“The challenges facing the agreement are just practical and logistical,” Sheikh Mohammed stated. “The sticking points are more practical and logistical. There has been good progress in the past few days.”
Meanwhile, the Israeli military has issued evacuation notices to residents in Gaza’s Jabalia, Al-Daraj Al-Tuffah, and Al-Shuja’iya neighborhoods. Israeli military directed the residents to move towards the southern areas of the Gaza Strip.
Israel Accused of Hindering Fuel Supplies to Gaza
Israeli army’s spokesperson Avichay Adraee conveyed a message to Gaza residents, asserting that Hamas had lost control over the northern Gaza Strip area and was attempting to hinder the movement of people southward for their protection.
Meanwhile, UN agencies reported severe restrictions on fuel deliveries for aid operations in Gaza by Israeli authorities. This has significantly impeded efforts to provide essential services such as water and electricity, with repercussions on medical services.
READ ALSO: Death Toll in Gaza War Surpasses 12,300
The World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the critical situation at Al-Shifa, where 25 health workers and 291 patients, including 32 babies in extremely critical condition, remain. The shutdown of medical services has led to patient deaths over the previous two to three days.
In response to the deteriorating conditions, WHO announced plans for additional missions to urgently transport patients to hospitals in southern Gaza within the next 24 to 72 hours.


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THE BELOW QUIZ IS ON BOYS AND GIRLS BUT IT IS OKAY TO HAVE A COMMON INTEREST WITH THE BOY'S PERSONALITY. . . IT WOULD NOT SUDDENLY MEAN YOU'RE A BOY SAME GOES WITH BOYS
This Blog and the name of it is about vampire books/shows whatever, you name it. It also will have quizzes on vampires like: Which character best describes you in Vampire diaries etc. . . that I the awesomeness. . .lolz kiddin. . .post . It is also about getting inside information on books on vamps that have came out/is going to come out soon.There are also going to be lots of book reviews on interesting books. HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!! : ) And WELCOME!


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As the summer sun begins to wane and the air grows crisper, the Sierra Nevada Mountains surrounding South Lake Tahoe undergo a remarkable transformation. The arrival of fall in this breathtaking region brings forth a tapestry of colors, outdoor adventures, and a sense of tranquility that beckons both nature enthusiasts and those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In this blog post, we’ll explore the unparalleled beauty and activities that make autumn in the Sierra Nevada and South Lake Tahoe a must-visit destination.
The Sierra Nevada: A Natural Marvel
The Sierra Nevada Mountains are a geological wonder, stretching for over 400 miles along the western edge of North America. This remarkable range offers diverse landscapes and ecosystems, and fall reveals a unique facet of its charm:
Vibrant Foliage: The Sierra Nevada comes alive with an explosion of colors as the leaves of aspen, oak, and maple trees change from lush greens to brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. The sight of these vibrant hues against the backdrop of rugged mountain peaks is a sight to behold.
Cooler Temperatures: Fall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains offers a welcome respite from the heat of summer. The daytime temperatures are pleasant for outdoor activities, while the evenings are perfect for cozying up by a campfire or enjoying the warmth of a hot beverage.
Less Crowded: Unlike the busy summer season, fall in the Sierra Nevada sees fewer tourists, making it an ideal time for those seeking a quieter, more intimate experience with nature.
South Lake Tahoe: A Gateway to Autumn Bliss
South Lake Tahoe, nestled on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe, serves as a gateway to the stunning fall experiences in the Sierra Nevada Mountains:
Lake Tahoe’s Beauty: Lake Tahoe, with its clear blue waters, is enchanting year-round, but in the fall, it takes on a special charm. The contrast between the colorful foliage and the deep blue lake is simply mesmerizing.
Outdoor Adventures: Whether you’re into hiking, biking, or water activities like kayaking, South Lake Tahoe offers a wide range of outdoor adventures. The fall season adds an extra layer of beauty to these activities as you navigate trails or paddle on the lake surrounded by autumnal splendor.
Fall Festivals: South Lake Tahoe hosts various fall festivals, including Oktoberfest celebrations, pumpkin patches, and harvest fairs. These events provide a taste of the local culture and a chance to savor seasonal delights.
Cozy Retreats: After a day of exploring, unwind in one of the area’s cozy cabins or lodges. The warm and welcoming atmosphere adds to the charm of your fall getaway.
Fall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and South Lake Tahoe is a time of natural wonder and outdoor adventure. The region’s captivating landscapes, from the mountains ablaze with autumn colors to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, create a sensory experience that’s second to none. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a photographer, or someone simply looking for a serene escape, this picturesque destination promises an unforgettable autumnal journey. So, pack your bags and immerse yourself in the magic of fall in the Sierra Nevada and South Lake Tahoe. It’s a season you’ll want to revisit year after year.

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