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Working at the library has exposed us to many wonderful Christmas books over the years. We asked the library staff to recommend their favorites.
Eloise, Cindy, Diane M., April, Tammra and Yara
Diane M., Valerie, Tammra and Yara
This book was written by Linda Bethers, one of our own librarians. It retells the classic story of the "Christmas Oranges," in which a young orphan girl named Rose discovers the spirit of generosity that lies at the heart of the holiday. When Rose is eight years old, an epidemic forces the closing of her beloved Greenwoods Orphanage, and she is shipped to Irongates, an austere, loveless institution run with Dickensian cruelty. Headmaster Crampton punishes Rose severely for a tiny infraction, decreeing that she miss the special treat of an orange on Christmas morning. How the other children circumvent his instructions to safeguard a glorious Christmas for Rose is the sweet message of this story, which is beautifully illustrated by Ben Sowards.
April, Kim, Yara and Tammra
On a wintry night two children and an adult walk outdoors and reflect on the contrast between the snowy scene that greets them and the balmy serenity in Jerusalem when Jesus was born: "There was no snow on Christmas Eve . . . no snow on Christmas Day. Instead a desert zephyr blew and palm fronds sang a rustling tune to welcome the awaited birth."
Linda Bethers recommends:
This is a sweet story about a family's Christmas tradition. Every year, they troop out into the forest to decorate their night tree, a living pine Christmas tree. The night tree is festooned with edible decorations. After the family enjoys the magic of the decorated tree, they depart, knowing that the friendly critters who inhabit the woods will enjoy the decorations as a Christmas time snack.
This is such a fun classic to be read over and over again.
Pearl S. Buck has captured the spirit of Christmas in this elegant, heartwarming story about a boy's gift of love.
|Amy Krouse Rosenthal's timeless morsels of wisdom paired with Jane Dyer's cozy illustrations are as irresistible as the aroma of cookies fresh from the oven. Go ahead, take another bite!|
This sentimental classic--perfect for any child who's ever thought that maybe, just maybe, his or her toys have feelings--has been charming children since its first publication in 1922.
Diane W. recommends:
Diane K. recommends:
Diane remembers reading this story in a magazine when she was younger. She instantly memorized it and would recite it to entertain her brothers and sisters. It has remained a favorite over the years.
ADULT FICTION, SHORT STORY AND CHAPTER BOOKS
Diane M. recommends:
Eloise, Tammra and Diane M.
Ronnie and April recommend:
This is a tender story of a young Appalachian boy, born mute, who speaks for the first time ever to a young couple and their newborn baby, who have taken refuge from a blizzard in a nearby church.
|A Christmas Carol is a Victorian morality tale of an old and bitter miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night. If the experience doesn't change Scrooge's ways, he will end up walking the Earth forever being nothing but an invisible and lonely ghost, like his deceased friend Jacob Marley. Mr. Scrooge is a financier/moneychanger who has devoted his life to the accumulation of wealth. He holds anything other than money in contempt, including friendship, love, and the Christmas season.|
Eloise also recommends this delightful poem by Ogden Nash. Her husband's rendition is a much- looked-forward-to tradition in her home each Christmas
The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus by Ogden Nash
In Baltimore there lived a boy.
He wasn't anybody's joy.
Although his name was Jabez Dawes,
His character was full of flaws.
In school he never led his classes,
He hid old ladies' reading glasses,
His mouth was open when he chewed,
And elbows to the table glued.
He stole the milk of hungry kittens,
And walked through doors marked NO ADMITTANCE.
He said he acted thus because
There wasn't any Santa Claus.
Another trick that tickled Jabez
Was crying 'Boo' at little babies.
He brushed his teeth, they said in town,
Sideways instead of up and down.
Yet people pardoned every sin,
And viewed his antics with a grin,
Till they were told by Jabez Dawes,
'There isn't any Santa Claus!'
Deploring how he did behave,
His parents swiftly sought their grave.
They hurried through the portals pearly,
And Jabez left the funeral early.
Like whooping cough, from child to child,
He sped to spread the rumor wild:
'Sure as my name is Jabez Dawes
There isn't any Santa Claus!'
Slunk like a weasel of a marten
Through nursery and kindergarten,
Whispering low to every tot,
'There isn't any, no there's not!'
The children wept all Christmas eve
And Jabez chortled up his sleeve.
No infant dared hang up his stocking
For fear of Jabez' ribald mocking.
He sprawled on his untidy bed,
Fresh malice dancing in his head,
When presently with scalp-a-tingling,
Jabez heard a distant jingling;
He heard the crunch of sleigh and hoof
Crisply alighting on the roof.
What good to rise and bar the door?
A shower of soot was on the floor.
What was beheld by Jabez Dawes?
The fireplace full of Santa Claus!
Then Jabez fell upon his knees
With cries of 'Don't,' and 'Pretty Please.'
He howled, 'I don't know where you read it,
But anyhow, I never said it!'
'Jabez' replied the angry saint,
'It isn't I, it's you that ain't.
Although there is a Santa Claus,
There isn't any Jabez Dawes!'
Said Jabez then with impudent vim,
'Oh, yes there is, and I am him!
Your magic don't scare me, it doesn't'
And suddenly he found he wasn't!
From grimy feet to grimy locks,
Jabez became a Jack-in-the-box,
An ugly toy with springs unsprung,
Forever sticking out his tongue.
The neighbors heard his mournful squeal;
They searched for him, but not with zeal.
No trace was found of Jabez Dawes,
Which led to thunderous applause,
And people drank a loving cup
And went and hung their stockings up.
All you who sneer at Santa Claus,
Beware the fate of Jabez Dawes,
The saucy boy who mocked the saint.
Donner and Blitzen licked off his paint.
We all wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and look forward to a happy New Year full of wonderful reading experiences and good times at the library!


This is the second part of a two part episode that we did with comedian Jerrod Smith. In this episode we celebrate the underappreciated supervillain known as Taskmaster.
This is part 1 of a 2 part episode featuring Jerrod Smith. Jerrod is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and the greatest guest we've ever had on the show. Listen to this episode and learn more about our first-ever guest as we dissect Spiderman and other Scifi topics in this hilarious episode.
Check out this episode where Ryan and Brendan pick out their own topics and end up down the Wikipedia rabbit hole. You will learn several things like the meaning behind Lord Farquuad's name from Shrek, Tommy Tucker- the crossdressing squirrel that sold war bonds, and what Ryan and Brendan snuck out of their bedrooms as kids to watch while their parents didn't know.
Comedians Ryan Easterbrooks and Brendan Townend show us their patriotic side in this laugh out loud episode. How much do you know about The Underground Railroad, or The Great Chicago Fire? Well, you're about to get some in depth riffing on these and other American history subjects in this weeks episode!


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Boone County will celebrate its Bicentennial in 2020 and work is already underway to create a memorable experience for all citizens of Boone County. The Boone County Bicentennial Committee is asking for community input to help make one of these experiences inclusive of all aspects and all communities of Boone County.
Local artist/educator Stacy Self (Wildy World) will be creating a large mural in the shape of Boone County that depicts 200 years of Boone County history. Self, well-known for her work creating murals as community collaborations, will divide the entire space into pieces, each representing distinct geographic sections of the County. For each piece, she will seek community input about what is unique and important about that area.
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I’m sharing 5 easy elementary music rhythm activities in this post today. Rhythm activities to help your students see, say, think and play rhythms.
STEPS TO DECODING RHYTHMS
Are you ready to help your students decode rhythms?
It sounds hard, but it’s not.
Even though we’re going to dive into rhythms, I like to begin with students playing the steady beat.
I’m using the song RAIN RAIN GO AWAY.
I like to use Icon charts like this one.
I have my students pat the beat as I sing and clap the rhythms.
Next, I tell them that we’re going to clap the way the words go. We’ll clap every time we make a sound.
And I ask them to echo me.
RAIN RAIN GO AWAY
COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY
I’ll ask them to clap the rhythms while I pat the beat.
RHYTHM ACTIVITY WITH A SCARF
You can also do this activity with a scarf.
Play the beat on a drum and have the students play the rhythms using a scarf.
This is a great way to help them feel the rhythms and prepares them to use inner hearing.
DEVELOP INNER HEARING
Now I can ask them to play the rhythms using their inner hearing.
This means they won’t speak-just show the rhythms.
Have them clap the rhythms without saying them.
Or, use the scarves.
Think the words- show the rhythms.
Sometimes it helps if they close their eyes too or turn around an not look at the board.
SOUNDS IN A BEAT
Now it’s time to go through each line and have them tell you how many sounds are on each beat.
I’m going to call one sound ta and 2 sounds on the beat ti-ti.
We’ll SAY AND PLAY the rhythms several times.
USE A PLAY ALONG VIDEO TO DECODE RHYTHMS
I created several series of rhythm videos to use for decoding rhythms.
I like using the video because it’s hands free and I can use it in many ways.
When I’m using one of the rhythm videos, first I have the students identify the beat icons.
How many are there? 4
Count them out loud- nice and steady. 1 2 3 4
Now let’s pat them. 1 2 3 4
I will have them pat their knees and play the beat through one section.
Now we’ll look at the rhythms.
In this example I’m using ta and ti-ti.
There’s a rhythm for each beat.
PLAY THE RHYTHMS TA AND TI TI
How many sounds is this note?
Okay, this note is ta and this note is ti-ti.
Let’s clap the ta and ti ti patterns.
Play the rhythms in the video. Stop after each section and review as needed.
Next, I’ll have them do the exercise using the words.
I’ll review the beat icons and then go through each word asking them how many sounds on this beat?
After we finish a pattern, then I’ll have them say and play it for me.
CREATE THE PATTERNS
Now they can recreate and create the patterns using flash cards or manipulatives.
These are my favorite rhythm activities.
I love watching the students put things together and make important connections.
The important points in this process are comparing beat and rhythm, decoding the rhythms and then understanding that one sound is a ta and two sounds on the beat is ti-ti.
RHYTHM GAME 1
DIVIDE THE CLASS INTO 2 GROUPS
I pass out drums for Group A and Rhythm Sticks for Group B.
Drums play the beat and rhythm sticks play the rhythm.
Then I start the video.
Everyone then plays together.
At the end of a section or the video, we then switch.
We can play this game using ta and ti ti or using the words.
RHYTHM GAME 2
Now it’s time for students show what they know!
This is a whole class activity.
They are going to create four beat rhythm patterns, say and play them. The class will echo them.
Draw four spaces on the board like this,
or use the google slides rhythm activity in the sing play create resource.
Place all the cards in a stack.
Have the students take turns drawing cards and placing them in one of the beat spaces.
Then I have them play the rhythm.
Have the class echo the rhythm.
Repeat as many times as needed.
After practicing, then you can use activity as a game.
Divide the students into small groups and have them take turns putting the flash cards in 4 beat patterns. Be sure to have them say and play them out loud.
You can also have them play on instruments. I like them to echo play so I would only use rhythm sticks for this rhythm activity.
RHYTHM GAME 3
Divide the class into two teams.
You’ll need the presentation in the resource or some rhythm cards.
You can choose to have the entire team play the rhythms or take turns.
Team A will play the rhythm that’s on the screen 2 times.
Team B will play the beat.
If they do not play the rhythm correctly, then it passes to the other team.
You can keep score if you want.
For some extra fun, use a rhythm instrument like rhythm sticks for students to play the rhythms.
Be sure to have them count in so that they play together.
Like this: 1-2-ready go.
An adaptation of this game is to have a variety of instruments in a bucket. The student who plays the rhythm can choose which instrument they are going to play.
SPACE ALIEN RHYTHM ACTIVITIES
We have an entire series of Space Rhythm Activities with Icon Level, Quarter and Eighth Notes, Quarter Rest, Half Note, Sixteenth Notes and Whole Notes.
And I’ve put together BUNDLES of music lesson activities for grade levels.
RHYTHM STATION ACTIVITIES
After you play the game as a whole class, you’ll be able to use this activity for small groups.
Have the students use the flash cards to create 4 beat patterns or print out the slides.
Have them play the rhythms for their group.
Have the group echo play the rhythms.
Rhythm activities can become the foundation for all of your music activities. Students will respond and play music better when you consistently incorporate rhythm activities into your lessons.
I’m hoping these easy rhythm activities help you in your elementary music teacher journey!
Looking for more rhythm activity ideas?


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ROANOKE — Addressing the inequalities in the United States exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic is a major motivational force for Democrats running for Congress in Central Virginia.
Political campaigns have had to adjust how they get the word out to voters while maintaining social distancing. So instead of a forum held at a high school or community center before a crowd of voters, the four Democrats participated in an online forum Saturday.
The candidates all brought the issues they discussed, from health care to voting rights, back to the coronavirus pandemic as a reason to make bold improvements to policy at the federal level.
The four candidates are:
Roger Dean Huffstetler, Marine veteran and Charlottesville entrepreneur who lost the Democratic nomination for the same seat two years ago;
John Lesinski, Marine veteran and former Rappahannock County supervisor who works in commercial real estate;
Claire Russo, Marine veteran and Albemarle County resident; and
Dr. Cameron Webb, director of health policy and equity at the University of Virginia.
Voters will choose their nominee June 23. The winner will face Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Nelson, or Bob Good, who are competing in a heated convention that will take place in the next several weeks at a date still to be determined. While the district is favorable to Republicans, House Democrats are targeting the seat.
The 5th District is Virginia’s largest, stretching from Fauquier County to the North Carolina border and including much of the Charlottesville area.
Health care and economic inequality emerged as two of the most pressing issues during the forum, moderated by Del. Elizabeth Guzman, D-Prince William.
“This coronavirus pandemic has told us one thing: 2020 will be the health care election,” said Webb, who has made fixing the health care system the main focus of his campaign.
Webb, an internal medicine doctor, said making sure people can access affordable health care is more complicated than a three-word slogan. He worked on a White House health care team during the Obama administration to help implement the Affordable Care Act. He said the country can do better than having health insurance tied to employers, and there should be a public option.
“We’ve got to fix private insurance so we’re putting people over profits,” Webb said.
Huffstetler and Russo both supported a proposal U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has reintroduced before called Medicare X, which would create a new public option for health insurance. Lesinksi also supported a public option.
“This pandemic has clearly demonstrated to all of us that every American must have access to health care,” Russo said.
The candidates said the pandemic has fueled a large growth in telemedicine. But Lesinski said people in rural areas don’t have that same access because they lack broadband.
He said that as the country emerges from the coronavirus crisis and tries to rebuild its economy, rural America will fall behind unless it has the broadband needed to attract employers and to allow for people to work from home.
“It’s the rural electrification issue of our time,” Lesinski said.
Huffstetler emphasized his family’s working-class roots and said his campaign is focused on addressing economic inequality. He said the economy has been changing, and people don’t always keep the same job for more than 30 years, and workers need to upgrade their skills. He’d like to work to develop a program so community colleges and industries partner to maintain a skilled workforce.
“My legislative priorities are making sure that when people work hard in this country, the country has their back,” he said.
Russo said the federal government did not prepare for the pandemic as it should have. Citing her own background as a Marine officer training Marines and an intelligence officer learning lessons from past wars and applying them to the future, she said she’s equipped to work on steering the country out of the crisis and preparing for future ones.
“It’s never been more clear that it’s going to take bold leadership to guide this country out of this crisis in a fair and just manner,” she said.
Lesinski connected the poor planning for a viral outbreak to the lack of bold action on climate change. Climate change is a legislative priority for Lesinski, who said reducing the country’s carbon footprint and shifting to renewable energy will create new jobs.
“It’s a canary in the coal mine for fighting climate change, because if we don’t get on this now, we’re going to lose a lot more lives,” he said.
The candidates all agreed that the pandemic has highlighted the need to expand voting rights. Huffstetler said there should be automatic voter registration when people get their driver’s license. He said working people can’t always make it to the polls on Election Day, so he said being able to vote absentee without providing an excuse is essential.
“There is no reason under the sun we should be making it harder to vote,” Huffstetler said.
Lesinki said that even though states are making progress in expanding voting rights, more needs to be done at the federal level. He referenced the federal court decision last week to waive the witness requirement to cast absentee ballots in the June primaries in Virginia.
Republicans tried to retain the witness requirement, citing the risk of voter fraud.
“The strategy here clearly is voter suppression, voter suppression of those individuals the Republican Party feels is going to be a continued threat to them winning or gaining a majority,” Lesinski said.
During the last election, Riggleman defeated Democrat Leslie Cockburn by about 20,000 votes. Webb raised the issue of 38,000 black residents who aren’t registered to vote in the district, and more than 30,000 registered black voters didn’t vote in the last election.
“I think when we field the full team as Democrats, when we expand the electorate, we win,” Webb said.

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[:en]The mechanism considers the exchange of information between governments on product stocks in order to reduce price speculation, something that Walker also hopes to avoid locally, although he does not think price fixing is needed.
A better alternative, he says, is to keep farmers’ markets working, because that ensures competition, “as long as they comply with sanitary measures.”
Creating two WhatsApp groups was one of the first things that the Minister of Agriculture, Antonio Walker, did to address the coronavirus crisis in his sector. In one, he included leaders from almost 70 agricultural associations, and in the other, leaders from farming confederations. His goal? To have direct access to the sources to overcome the obstacles or issues stemming from the measures implemented to control the spread of the disease that affect the continuity of the food supply.
The Secretary acknowledges there have been many issues. One of the most difficult, he says, were the circulation permits, because when the state of catastrophe and the curfew were declared, they did not include all the activities that are part of the food chain. The same thing happened later with sanitary customs checkpoints and sanitary cordons that made logistics extremely difficult in some cities.
“First, we talked to regional authorities to resolve the highest number of situations at a local level, without escalating them to the central government. Today, the agricultural sector is one of the few sectors operating relatively normally, with an operation level close to 90%,” he says.
Walker points out that in the ports of San Antonio and Valparaíso, as well as in sanitary cordons and customs, trucks have to wait up to more than six hours, disrupting the entire food chain. Despite this, he ensures that “we have enough food to cover COVID-19 and the winter season.”
The Minister argues that an important lesson for small countries such as Chile, which are not able to meet their entire food demand, is to prioritize food security over food sovereignty, which means opening borders.
Based on this assumption, he reveals one of the projects he is currently promoting. Taking advantage of the fact that Chile holds the presidency of the Southern Agricultural Council (CAS), which also includes Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay, as well as new-members Peru and Bolivia, he is promoting the creation of a food exchange system for the Southern Cone.
This week, the group’s ministers agreed that FAO’s Regional Office will coordinate the mechanism, and next week they will take another step: each country will declare its food stocks. That is the essence of this coordination, since transparency will help reduce the risk of price speculation that occurs during crises. And then, based on data from trade balances, the volumes to be traded will be transparently defined while considering each stock.
Walker explains that the exchange, for which the regulatory details should be defined as soon as possible, will occur with products where Chile has surpluses, and that, in turn, it would seek to ensure access to meat, wheat, rice and fruits (banana and pineapple). “This is good for all CAS countries because we have different climates and some degree of deficit and surplus of products. By moving forward with this model, we would provide food security to much of Latin America,” says Walker.
“I have fought for farmers’ markets to continue operating”
Back in Chile, after bakers’ representatives announced a 20% increase in the price of bread, the head of Agriculture says that after discussing with them the costs that have risen, meaning flour, oil, and labor, the increase should not exceed 3%. “This year we have to worry about price adjustments, because the economic impact of the pandemic will be very hard, and we have to guarantee the stability of the food basket,” he says and points out that he does not think price fixing is needed.
Walker believes that one way to ensure competition and avoid speculation is keeping farmers’ markets open, despite the fact that due to their characteristics many consider them a source for spreading COVID-19.
“I have fought for farmers’ markets to continue operating, because they are the sole source of supply for 70% of the country’s population, and they also prevent unnecessary movement between municipalities, particularly those that do not have or no longer have supermarkets. But for this to happen, the markets must respect the health protocol that we have designed, and municipalities have to oversee it,” says Walker. He adds that in order to relieve overcrowding in these spaces, it is key that only food is sold and no other products. This means taking measures to prevent the presence of “tailenders”, street vendors without permits.
He says that to confront the crisis, food producers are asking for liquidity and financing. That is why the government will allow extensions and renegotiation of loans for small farmers given by the Agricultural Development Institute (INDAP). The State Bank, BancoEstado, and CORFO, the Chilean Economic Development Agency, will take care of medium-sized farmers. For larger companies “we would like to call on banks to replicate these measures,” he concludes.[:]


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By Christopher Bendana
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in Uganda is working on a set of guidelines and regulations to manage risks from the release of GMOs.
Dr Tom Okurut, the executive director NEMA last week in a virtual meeting told scientists, policymakers, and journalists that in absence of a specific biosafety law the authority that deals with the environment can no longer wait and is in the process of having the guidelines in place.
He said the regulations were important because of the slow progression of the biosafety bill. He expressed fears of unregulated GMO spillover from other countries like Kenya.
“We are tired of waiting,” he said
Kenya, Uganda’s neighbor in the east has already approved the environmental release of insect-resistant GMO cotton and is considering an application for environmental release of GMO virus-resistant cassava.
The bill for the Genetic Engineering Regulatory Act (GERA), formerly the Biotechnology & biosafety Bill 2012, meant to regulate GMOs has been in limbo after President Museveni for the second time in August 2019 declined assent to the law.
This is 12 years after Cabinet approved the Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy in 2008 that was to be operationalized by the biotechnology and biosafety law.
Now Section 63 of the National Environment Act (2019) allows NEMA to work with lead agencies such as the National Council of Science and Technology to set guidelines; taking into account the protection of the environment and management of risks to human health from the development, access, use, and transfer of Genetically Modified Organisms.
Concerns of some Ugandans, including the President, have been the fear of GMO crops mixing with indigenous species and the potential loss of these species. The President has however always come out in support of the technology.
The guidelines that will operationalize the Environment Act will also include issues ways on how to handle liability and redress in relation to genetically modified organisms.
Agricultural scientists who have already developed several crop products using GM technology believe having regulations and guidelines can help them have their research products released to the farmers now that they have the support of the environmental czar through the implementation of such regulations and laws depend on much of the political support of the President.
Dr. Okurut was supported by Dr. James Kasigwa, the director of regulation and biosafety at the Ministry of Science, technology, and Technology.
Kasigwa said in absence of a biosafety law, NEMA should be supported to have the regulations in place to handle GMO release into the environment, even from neighboring countries.
“When we don’t have a biosafety law we can leverage NEMA Act to ensure that we have a stop-gap. The issues are real. I was in Kenya recently and they are working to release cotton, he said.
“ Whatever is in Kenya it is a matter of time it will be here.”
Andrew Kiggundu, a Ugandan biotechnologist who is keen on biotech legislation said he is encouraged when he heard the environmental czar side with the biotech scientists on the need for a regulatory framework in the country.
Kiggundu who works as program manager for the Virus Résistance Cassava for Africa Plus, a project based at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis Missouri explained the significance of having the environment regulator on your side.
“When the environmental leader is not on your side, you get a problem as the Cartagena Protocol of Biosafety is domiciled in the environment,” he argued.
He is though cautious that the regulations under the Environment Act don’t clash with the original biosafety bill when it is passed.
Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, the chairperson Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation in the Ugandan Parliament concurs with Kiggundu and explains that a subsidiary law can have some impact on regulations of GMOs while working under the Environmental law, but there is need for a substantive law to address GMO release.
On another positive note, Kyakulaga revealed that the fate of the GERA lays with the Speaker who has to call a debate on the bill and vote on it. It can then become law without the presidential assent.

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Case studies are used to compare the use of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) Scotland and New Zealand by applying the Glasson– Gosling typology of SEA practice. The results suggest SEA’s effectiveness in promoting sustainability is determined by its capacity to shape the decision-making processes governing all aspects of spatial development. New Zealand’s Resource Management Act confines SEA to evaluating environmental aspects of territorial land-use and resource-management plans. Without efforts to integrate SEA into new community planning powers under the 2002 Local Government Act, this will limit its use in supporting broader sustainability objectives. Scotland’s recent Environmental Assessment Act embraces all public-sector policies, plans and programmes, offering SEA more scope for influencing policy formulation and the delivery of sustainable development.
- Strategic environmental assessment
- New Zealand Resource Management Act 1991
- EU SEA Directive
- Sustainable development
- Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005

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In the early stages following a surgery, exercise therapy can be critical to the outcome of full rehabilitation.
Some of the key focal areas of rehabilitation include:
Restoring range of motion
Strength and muscle activation
Reduction of swelling
Gait correction(walking pattern)
In the early days after surgery, these focal areas can be difficult to address, particularly if you are struggling with pain and weight baring. In the instance where pain and weight baring are concerns, hydrotherapy can be a great addition to your rehabilitation program.
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is individualised exercise therapy in a heated pool. Hydrotherapy can be individual or in a group setting with client specific exercise programs designed by a Physiotherapist.
Why is it effective / what does it offer?
The ability to float in water, significantly decreases weight baring. This therefore makes it easier and less painful to walk and begin strengthening during recovery. Decreased weight (through buoyancy) allows greater movement through the water, which also gives increased active range of motion.
This refers to the resistance of movement through water and can provide multiple planes of resistance for recovering joints and muscle groups. This can be very effective in the early stages of strengthening and muscle activation.
This refers to the pressure exerted by water upon your body which acts like a compression garment. This allows for an increase in circulation which will be beneficial to reducing swelling and managing pain.
The heat of the water allows further stimulation to the blood flow which helps to relax muscle groups. This is important for range of motion, swelling and reducing pain and stiffness.
The buoyancy of the water allows support for those who are struggling with mobility and balance post-surgery. Hydrotherapy can also be a place to increase confidence on your feet and prevent falls.
These are just some of the benefits of hydrotherapy as part of a rehabilitation program. Our physiotherapists understand the importance of rehabilitation in getting you back on track and back to your usual activities. And your rehabilitation plan, both in and out of the water, will be as unique as your situation.
Your physiotherapist can liase with either your GP, case manager or sports coach as appropriate to help direct your rehab plan effectively. To book an appointment with a physiotherapist, click here.

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- 1.1 Commerzbank AG - Company Overview
- 1.2 Commerzbank AG - Business Description
- 1.3 Commerzbank AG - Major Products and Services
- 2 Commerzbank AG - Analysis of Key Performance Indicators
- 2.1 Commerzbank AG - Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators
- 2.2 Commerzbank AG - Key Financial Performance Indicators
- 2.2.1 Commerzbank AG - Total Income and Net Profit Margin
- 2.2.2 Commerzbank AG - Asset and Liabilities
- 2.2.3 Commerzbank AG - Gearing Ratio
- 2.2.4 Commerzbank AG - Valuation
- 2.3 Commerzbank AG - Key Competitors
- 3 Commerzbank AG - Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships
- 3.1 Commerzbank AG - M&A and Partnerships Strategy
- 4 Commerzbank AG - Recent Developments
- 5 Commerzbank AG - SWOT Analysis
- 5.1 Commerzbank AG - SWOT Analysis - Overview
- 5.2 Commerzbank AG - Strengths
- 5.3 Commerzbank AG - Weaknesses
- 5.4 Commerzbank AG - Opportunities
- 5.5 Commerzbank AG - Threats
- 6 Commerzbank AG - Company Statement
- 7 Commerzbank AG - History
- 8 Commerzbank AG - Key Employees
- 9 Commerzbank AG - Key Employee Biographies
- 10 Commerzbank AG - Locations and Subsidiaries
- 10.1 Commerzbank AG - Head Office
- 10.2 Commerzbank AG - Other Locations and Subsidiaries
- 11 Appendix
- 11.1 Methodology
- 11.2 Ratio Definitions
- 11.3 Disclaimer
- List of Tables
- Table 1: Commerzbank AG - Major Products and Services
- Table 2: Commerzbank AG - Key Ratios - Annual
- Table 3: Commerzbank AG - Key Ratios - Interim
- Table 4: Commerzbank AG - Key Capital Market Indicators
- Table 5: Commerzbank AG - History
- Table 6: Commerzbank AG - Key Employees
- Table 7: Commerzbank AG - Key Employee Biographies
- Table 8: Commerzbank AG - Subsidiaries
- Table 9: Commerzbank AG - Locations
- List of Figures
- Figure 1: Commerzbank AG - Total Income and Net Profit
- Figure 2: Commerzbank AG - Financial Position
- Figure 3: Commerzbank AG - Gearing Ratio
- Figure 4: Commerzbank AG - Valuation

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Murray River in Kings County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
The Murray Harbour Branch / L’Embranchement Menant À Murray Harbour
The original planners of the P.E.I. Railway in the early 1870s were very focused on connecting all of the major Island ports. The export of farm produce was at the heart of the economy. The railway made it easier for farmers to get their harvest to a port, and coastal shipping probably increased as a result. However the new railway created many requests for expansion to areas not served. It was not until the end of the 19th century that some of these requests began to receive approval.
The first was a branch to Murray River approved in 1899 and extended to Murray Harbour in 1904. Included was the first bridge to be built across the mouth of the Hillsborough River and a “loop” line to Vernon Bridge. The work was done between 1901 and late 1904 when most of the line opened for traffic. People initially crossed the Hillsborough River by ferry to catch the train in Southport. The Hillsborough Bridge and additional sections were not completed for another year. Public excursions on the new line were very popular and the train carried 500 people to the four-day Exhibition in Charlottetown in
With over 400 km of paths, Prince Edward Island's Confederation Trail is a wonderful way to explore our beautiful Island.
Les premiers planificateurs du chemin de fer de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard au début des années 1870 avaient la ferme intention de relier tous les principaux ports de l'Île. L'exportation des produits agricoles était le pivot de l'économie. Le chemin de fer facilitait donc la tâche des agriculteurs quand ceux-ci devaient apporter leurs récoltes aux ports, et le cabotage a probablement pris de l'expansion à cause de cela. Toutefois, il y a eu de nombreuses demandes pour que le nouveau chemin de fer soit étendu aux régions non desservies. Ce n'est qu'à la fin du 19e siècle qu'on a commencé à donner suite à ces demandes. Il y a d'abord eu l'embranchement menant à Murray River qui a été approuvé en 1899, puis prolongé jusqu'à Murray Harbour en 1904.
On a aussi construit le premier pont enjambant l'embouchure de la rivière Hillsborough et une boucle jusqu'à Vernon Bridge. Les travaux ont été effectués entre 1901 et la fin de 1904 lorsque la grande partie de la ligne a été ouverte à la circulation. Au départ, les gens franchissaient la rivière Hillsborough par traversier pour prendre le train à Southport. Il a fallu une autre année pour achever le pont de Hillsborough et les autres sections. Les
Le Sentier de la Confédération est composé de plus de 400 km de pistes cyclables qui vous mèneront d'un bout à l'autre de la province.
Erected by Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage, Confederation Trail, and Trans Canada Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 46° 0.676′ N, 62° 36.527′ W. Marker is in Murray River, Prince Edward Island, in Kings County. Marker is on School Street just west of Main Street (Prince Edward Island Route 4), on the left when traveling west. Marker is located beside the Confederation Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murray River PE C0A 1W0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Fishery at Murray Harbour / La Pêche À Murray Harbour (approx. 6.3 kilometers away); Getting the Train to the Track / L’Arrivée du Train sur la Voie Ferrée (approx. 6.3 kilometers away); Cape Bear Lighthouse / Phare de Cape Bear (approx. 6.3 kilometers The “Harbour” / Le « Harbour » (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); Murray Harbour War Memorial (approx. 6.9 kilometers away); Cape Bear (approx. 11.7 kilometers away); The Wood Islands Family of Lighthouses (approx. 12.6 kilometers away); Georgetown’s New Railway Station (approx. 19.6 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Prince Edward Island Railway (Wikipedia). Construction began in 1871 but costs almost bankrupted the government by the next year, a problem that helped pave PEI's entrance into Confederation. The work was picked up by the Canadian Government Railways and largely completed by the mid-1880s. The line officially closed on 31 December 1989 and the rails were removed between 1990 and 1992. The provincial government purchased the properties in 1994, and 75 per cent of the route now forms the basis of the Confederation Trail rail trail system. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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Have Chinese-made vaccine, will travel
Taipei: In the latest move by China to promote its coronavirus vaccines and flex its soft power, Beijing will offer some foreigners inoculated with Chinese-made doses “conveniences” when applying for entry into the country.
Notices of the new policy to “resume people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries” have been issued by Chinese embassies or consulates in the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Italy, the United States, Israel and India. The announcements said China would simplify the application process for those with certificates proving they had been given a Chinese vaccine.
The idea mimics interest in some other countries to develop so-called vaccine passports, or a mechanism for verifying and offering certain privileges to vaccinated travellers.
A Southern China Airlines flight from Guangzhou, arrives at Vancouver International Airport in Canada. Travelling to China will become easier with proof of Chinese vaccination.Credit:AP
It also is in keeping with Beijing’s ongoing efforts to use its coronavirus vaccines for diplomacy, to extend spheres of influence and deepen economic ties. These overtures, however, have hit snags, with some countries hesitant to take the Chinese-made vaccines due to Beijing’s lack of transparency around their development.
On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian did not specify how the application process would be streamlined.
At his daily press conference Zhao said: “Our proposal to facilitate the travel of those who have been inoculated with Chinese vaccines is made after thoroughly considering the safety and efficacy of Chinese vaccines. We believe this is a meaningful exploration of facilitating international travel once mass vaccination has been achieved. It is not linked to the recognition of Chinese vaccines.”
A notice on the embassy’s website in the United States said foreign nationals and their family members visiting China to resume “work and production in various fields” could apply. In India and the Philippines, notices on the embassy websites said those interested could prepare their applications “in accordance with requirements before the pandemic”. A statement issued by the embassy in Germany said applicants would not need to provide invitation letters by provincial foreign affairs or commercial departments.
The Chinese government will promote travel to China for those vaccinated with a Chinese vaccine.Credit:Getty Images
China has so far approved four vaccines for emergency use – for the most part exporting them to developing countries. Its latest vaccine, approved last week, was developed by Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The final phase trials are underway in Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Indonesia, according to a statement from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
For most of the last year, China has maintained tight border entry requirements, barring most foreigners, including journalists, students and business travellers. Those allowed entry are required to quarantine for at least two weeks and often require special approval.
The Foreign Ministry also said the criteria for emergency humanitarian visas, such as visiting family, attending funerals or seeing critically ill relatives, would be expanded.
Some countries in Europe, such as Spain and Greece, are pushing for the European Union to develop digital “vaccine passports” to ease entry for visitors – and ensure tourism revenue in the approaching northern summer. Others have pushed back on the idea, over concerns that it would create an unfair, two-tiered system between the vaccinated and unvaccinated. Israel, where a massive effort is underway to reach herd immunity through inoculation, has already begun issuing a “green pass” with which vaccinated people can enter certain establishments.
Along with short-term concerns about inequalities between European countries, countries across Africa, where coronavirus vaccine access is either non-existent or extremely limited, are concerned that inoculation travel requirements could lead to years of discrimination against their populations. While the United States and other western countries have monopolised much of the world’s existing vaccine supplies, China has stepped in to offer its vaccine version to countries unable to compete for western-made vials.
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What I'd like to know is how it is illegal to ban common-use firearms but not illegal to ban common-use accessories for those common-use firearms such as magazines.
This stinks to high heaven. People need to start litigating.


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I feel very repetative of all the other reviews but I need to add on. My husband and I, along with two friends, spent five wonderful nights at Villa Fontelunga. Paolo, Philip and Rob (along with Lucy and Charlie) made our visit comfortable, relaxing and very special. They were very helpful on providing directions, suggestions, excellent dinner recommendations including reservations and a homey respite after a long day of site seeing.
One night, after long day and no energy to make it to a restaurant, they added on to their own take-out order and set us up with a comfortable dinner in the dining room. It was exactly what we all needed plus it was delicious! It was another one of those kind touches that they all do to make your stay with them extraordinary.
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President Obama said Saturday he would nominate a successor to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away on earlier in the day at the age of 79.
“I plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to name a successor in due time," he told reporters. "There will be plenty of time for me to do so and for the Senate to fulfill its responsibility to give that person a fair hearing and a timely vote."
Obama spoke from the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage, Calif., where he is on a weekend golf getaway before a summit with Asian leaders starting Monday.
Scalia's death set off a partisan battle over whether Obama should nominate a replacement for the conservative jurist during his final year in office.
The president urged Republicans and Democrats to put aside election-year politics and confirm a nominee to ensure nine justices continue to serve on the bench.
"These are responsibilities I take seriously, as should everyone. They are bigger than any one party, they are about our democracy," he said.
“They are about the institution to which Justice Scalia dedicated his professional life and making sure it continues to function as the beacon of justice that our founders envisioned," he added.
GOP presidential candidates and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellMitch McConnellGOP senators introducing ObamaCare replacement Monday Senators introduce dueling miners bills Dems demand second hearing for Trump's Education nominee MORE (R-Ky.) had statements just hours after the news of Scalia’s passing arguing the decision should be left to the next president.
“The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice,” McConnell said in a statement Saturday. “Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.
Senate Minority Leader Harry ReidHarry ReidDems want Sessions to recuse himself from Trump-Russia probe Ryan says Trump, GOP 'in complete sync' on ObamaCare Congress has a mandate to repeal ObamaCare MORE (D-Nev.) said Obama should make a quick appointment, noting the court has a number of high profile cases on the docket this year.
“It would be unprecedented in recent history for the Supreme Court to go a year with a vacant seat,” Reid said. “Failing to fill this vacancy would be a shameful abdication of one of the Senate's most essential Constitutional responsibilities.”
Obama offered kind words for Scalia, who was often critical of his administration's policies in court decisions.
The president called the Trenton, N.J., native "a larger than life presence on the bench" who "profoundly shaped the legal landscape" of his generation.
“He will no doubt be remembered as one of the most consequential judges and thinkers to serve on the Supreme Court," Obama said.
Scalia died during a weekend hunting vacation in Texas.


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NASCAR names new Drive for Diversity driver group
Eight drivers have been named to this year’s NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program.
Lavar Scott, Andrés Pérez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna and Justin Campbell are returning to Rev Racing, which operates the diversity program. Paige Rogers, Eloy Sebastián López Falcón, Caleb Johnson and Nathan Lyons will make their debut this year.
Nick Sanchez, who participated in the diversity program in 2022 and won the ARCA Menards Series Championship, is advancing to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Sanchez will drive the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet for Rev Racing with its technical alliance partner, Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Rajah Caruth also graduated from the program and will be competing full time in the truck series, driving the No. 24 for GMS Racing.
“We’re excited to welcome our newest class of drivers and be a part of their growth and development,” said Jordan Leatherman, NASCAR’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion in a statement released by NASCAR. “We’re proud to see Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth graduate from the program and start a new chapter in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Their success reflects their talent and hard work.”
Drivers were selected after participating a combine in November in Charlotte and South Boston, Va. Participants from the United States and Mexico were evaluated by judges from across the NASCAR industry. Each driver was assessed in different areas, including physical fitness, on-track performance and media and marketing skills.
The diversity program was created in 2004 to develop and train ethnically diverse and female drivers both on and off the track. NASCAR Cup Series drivers Bubba Wallace, Daniel Suárez and Kyle Larson are alumni of the program, which is operated by Rev Racing in Concord, N.C.
This year’s class:
Andrés Pérez de Lara, ARCA Menards Series: The Mexico City, Mexico, native, 17, returns to Rev Racing after competing in the NASCAR México Series and NASCAR México Challenge categories. He is 2022’s NASCAR México Challenge champion.
Lavar Scott, ARCA Menards Series East: The 19-year-old from Carney’s Pointe, N.J., returns to Rev Racing after scoring his first career win in the NASCAR Truck México Series at Autódromo de Querétaro in Mexico in 2021.
Justin Campbell, NASCAR Weekly Series Late Model: The 17-year-old Griffin, Ga., native returns to Rev Racing for his third season after earning two top fives and two top 10s in the 2022 Summer Shootout in the semi-pro division.
Jaiden Reyna, NASCAR Weekly Series Late Model: The Cornelius, N.C., native, 16, returns to Rev Racing after scoring two wins at Lincoln Speedway in the Young Lion division. Reyna also finished a career-high second at Florence Motor Speedway in the late model division.
Paige Rogers, NASCAR Weekly Series Late Model: The 19-year-old from Fort Wayne, Ind., will make her debut with Rev Racing in 2023. Rogers is the 2021 runner-up in the Late Model Sportsman division at Corrigan Oil Speedway.
Caleb Johnson, INEX Legend Car Series: The Denver, Co., native finished fifth in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series point standings. The 14-year-old also has an iRacing background.
Nathan Lyons, INEX Legend Car Series: The 13–year-old, originally from Texas, moved to Concord, N.C., to pursue his dream to race in NASCAR. Lyons had five top 10 finishes in the 2022 Summer Shootout Outlaw Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Eloy Sebastián López Falcón, INEX Legend Car Series: The Oaxaca, Mexico, native will make his debut with Rev Racing in 2023. The 17-year-old is the 2022 NASCAR Truck México Series champion.


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Corticosteroids influence the development and function of the heart and its response to injury and pressure overload via actions on glucocorticoid (GR) and mineralocorticoid (MR) receptors. Systemic corticosteroid concentration depends largely on the activity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, but glucocorticoid can also be regenerated from intrinsically inert metabolites by the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1), selectively increasing glucocorticoid levels within cells and tissues. Extensive studies have revealed the roles for glucocorticoid regeneration by 11β-HSD1 in liver, adipose, brain and other tissues, but until recently, there has been little focus on the heart. This article reviews the evidence for glucocorticoid metabolism by 11β-HSD1 in the heart and for a role of 11β-HSD1 activity in determining the myocardial growth and physiological function. We also consider the potential of 11β-HSD1 as a therapeutic target to enhance repair after myocardial infarction and to prevent the development of cardiac remodelling and heart failure.
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Gillian A Gray, Christopher I White, Raphael F P Castellan, Sara J McSweeney and Karen E Chapman
Ying Ying, Huazhang Zhu, Zhen Liang, Xiaosong Ma and Shiwei Li
Activation of apoptosis in cardiomyocytes by saturated palmitic acids contributes to cardiac dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Beta-catenin (b-catenin) is a transcriptional regulator of several genes involved in survival/anti-apoptosis. However, its role in palmitate-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis remains unclear. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) has been shown to exhibit potential cardioprotective properties. This study was designed to evaluate the role of b-catenin signalling in palmitate-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis and the molecular mechanism underlying the protective effects of GLP1 on palmitate-stressed cardiomyocytes. Exposure of neonatal rat cardiomyocytes to palmitate increased the fatty acid transporter CD36-mediated intracellular lipid accumulation and cardiomyocyte apoptosis, decreased accumulation and nuclear translocation of active b-catenin, and reduced expression of b-catenin target protein survivin and BCL2. These detrimental effects of palmitate were significantly attenuated by GLP1 co-treatment. However, the anti-apoptotic effects of GLP1 were markedly abolished when b-catenin was silenced with a specific short hairpin RNA. Furthermore, analysis of the upstream molecules and mechanisms responsible for GLP1-associated cardiac protection revealed that GLP1 restored the decreased phosphorylation of protein kinase B (Akt) and glycogen synthase kinase-3b (GSK3b) in palmitate-stimulated cardiomyocytes. In contrast, inhibition of Akt with an Akt-specific inhibitor MK2206 or blockade of GLP1 receptor (GLP1R) with a competitive antagonist exendin-(9–39) significantly abrogated the GLP1-mediated activation of GSK3b/b-catenin signalling, leading to increased apoptosis in palmitate-stressed cardiomyocytes. Collectively, our results demonstrated for the first time that the attenuated b-catenin signalling may contribute to palmitate-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis, while GLP1 can protect cardiomyocytes from palmitate-induced apoptosis through activation of GLP1R/Akt/GSK3b-mediated b-catenin signalling.
Emma J Agnew, Jessica R Ivy, Sarah J Stock and Karen E Chapman
Glucocorticoids are essential in mammals to mature fetal organs and tissues in order to survive after birth. Hence, antenatal glucocorticoid treatment (termed antenatal corticosteroid therapy) can be life-saving in preterm babies and is commonly used in women at risk of preterm birth. While the effects of glucocorticoids on lung maturation have been well described, the effects on the fetal heart remain less clear. Experiments in mice have shown that endogenous glucocorticoid action is required to mature the fetal heart. However, whether the potent synthetic glucocorticoids used in antenatal corticosteroid therapy have similar maturational effects on the fetal heart is less clear. Moreover, antenatal corticosteroid therapy may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Here, we present a narrative review of the evidence relating to the effects of antenatal glucocorticoid action on the fetal heart and discuss the implications for antenatal corticosteroid therapy.
Farhana Naznin, Koji Toshinai, T M Zaved Waise, Tadashi Okada, Hideyuki Sakoda and Masamitsu Nakazato
High-fat diet (HFD)-induced metabolic inflammation in the central and peripheral organs contributes to the pathogenesis of obesity. Long-term HFD blunts signaling by ghrelin, a gastric-derived orexigenic peptide, in the vagal afferent nerve via a mechanism involving in situ activation of inflammation. This study was undertaken to investigate whether ghrelin resistance is associated with progressive development of metabolic inflammation. In mice, ghrelin’s orexigenic activity was abolished 2–4 weeks after the commencement of HFD (60% of energy from fat), consistent with the timing of accumulation and activation of macrophages and microglia in the nodose ganglion and hypothalamus. Calorie-restricted weight loss after 12-week HFD feeding restored ghrelin responsiveness and alleviated the upregulation of macrophage/microglia activation markers and inflammatory cytokines. HSP72, a chaperone protein, was upregulated in the hypothalamus of HFD-fed mice, potentially contributing to prevention of irreversible neuron damage. These results demonstrate that ghrelin resistance is reversible following reversal of the HFD-induced inflammation and obesity phenotypes.
Irit Hochberg, Innocence Harvey, Quynh T Tran, Erin J Stephenson, Ariel L Barkan, Alan R Saltiel, William F Chandler and Dave Bridges
Glucocorticoids have major effects on adipose tissue metabolism. To study tissue mRNA expression changes induced by chronic elevated endogenous glucocorticoids, we performed RNA sequencing on the subcutaneous adipose tissue from patients with Cushing's disease (n=5) compared to patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (n=11). We found a higher expression of transcripts involved in several metabolic pathways, including lipogenesis, proteolysis and glucose oxidation as well as a decreased expression of transcripts involved in inflammation and protein synthesis. To further study this in a model system, we subjected mice to dexamethasone treatment for 12 weeks and analyzed their inguinal (subcutaneous) fat pads, which led to similar findings. Additionally, mice treated with dexamethasone showed drastic decreases in lean body mass as well as increased fat mass, further supporting the human transcriptomic data. These data provide insight to transcriptional changes that may be responsible for the comorbidities associated with chronic elevations of glucocorticoids.
Yihong Wan and Ronald M Evans
The nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) is a key transcriptional regulator of both lipid metabolism and inflammation. The importance of PPARγ is accentuated by the widespread use of synthetic PPARγ agonists, thiazolidinediones (such as rosiglitazone), as drugs for insulin resistance and type II diabetes. Fractalkine (FKN) and FKN receptor (FR) play an important role in the immune responses by regulating leukocyte migration and adhesion to inflamed peripheral tissues. In this study, we have identified a novel link between PPARγ activation and FKN signaling. On one hand, the activation of PPARγ by rosiglitazone in macrophages not only represses the transcription of the FR gene, but also prevents the plasma membrane translocation of the FR protein. On the other hand, the activation of PPARγ by rosiglitazone in endothelial cells also impedes the nuclear export of FKN. Together, these data suggest that PPARγ activation represses FKN signaling. These findings indicate a previously unrecognized mechanism that may contribute to the anti-inflammatory effect of PPARγ.
Lingyun Zhang, Takashi Sugiyama, Nao Murabayashi, Takashi Umekawa, Ning Ma, Yuki Kamimoto, Yoshihiro Ogawa and Norimasa Sagawa
The infiltration of classically activated macrophages (M1) and alternatively activated macrophages (M2) in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and parametrial adipose tissue (PAT) was analyzed to investigate whether local inflammatory change in adipose tissue occurs in late pregnancy. C57B L /6N female mice at 6 weeks of age were fed a normal chow diet for 4 weeks prior to mating at 10 weeks of age and were sampled on day 17 of pregnancy. The serum levels of adipokines and biochemical markers were measured using ELISA and enzymatic methods. The identification of M1 and M2 was analyzed by double immunofluorescence with anti-F4/80 and anti-CD11c antibodies. The gene expression of adipokines in adipose tissues was analyzed by quantitative RT-PCR. The pregnant group showed adipocyte hypertrophy, higher macrophage infiltration, and higher M1/M2 in both SAT and PAT compared with the non-pregnant (NP) group. Serum levels of free fatty acids, tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin 6 (IL6), and IL10 were higher, and serum levels of adiponectin were lower in the pregnant group than those in the NP group. The gene expressions of CD68, Itgax, CCR2, TNF α, and PAI1 in SAT during pregnancy were significantly higher than those in the NP group, as were the gene expressions of CD68, Emrl, Itgax, MCP1, TNF α , IL6, PAI1, adiponectin, and IL10 in PAT. These results suggest that the low-grade inflammation of adipose tissue indicated by increased macrophage infiltration occurs in late normal pregnancy.
Irina G Bogdarina, Peter J King and Adrian J L Clark
Angiotensin II acts through two pharmacologically distinct receptors known as AT1 and AT2. Duplication of the AT1 receptor in rodents into At1a and b subtypes allows tissue-specific expression of the AT1b in adrenal and pituitary tissue. Adrenal expression of this receptor is increased in the offspring of rat mothers exposed to a low-protein diet and this is associated with the undermethylation of its promoter. This phenomenon is blocked by the inhibition of maternal glucocorticoid synthesis by metyrapone. We have mapped the transcriptional start site of the promoter and demonstrated that a 1.2 kbp fragment upsteam of this site is effective in driving luciferase expression in mouse Y1 cells. A combination of bioinformatic analysis, electrophoretic mobility shift analysis (EMSA), and mutagenesis studies demonstrates: i) the presence of a putative TATA box and CAAT box; ii) the presence of three Sp1 response elements, capable of binding SP1; mutation of any pair of these sites effectively disables this promoter; iii) the presence of four potential glucocorticoid response elements which each bind glucocorticoid receptor in EMSA, although only two confer dexamethasone inhibition on the promoter; iv) the presence of two AP1 sites. Mutagenesis of the distal AP1 site greatly diminishes promoter function but this is also associated with the loss of dexamethasone inhibition. These studies will facilitate an understanding of the mechanisms by which fetal programming leads to long term alterations in gene expression and the development of adult disease.
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The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of triglycerides (TGs) in hepatocytes, has dramatically increased globally during recent decades. MicroRNAs (miRs) have been suggested to play crucial roles in many complex diseases and lipid metabolism. Our results indicated that miR199a-5p was remarkably upregulated in free fatty acid (FA)-treated hepatocytes. To investigate the role of miR199a-5p in the pathogenesis of fatty liver and the potential mechanism by which miR199a-5p regulates NAFLD, we first transfected two hepatocyte cell lines, HepG2 and AML12 cells, with agomiR199a-5p or antagomiR199a-5p. Our results indicated that miR199a-5p overexpression exacerbated deposition of FA and inhibited ATP levels and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) contents. Consistently, suppression of miR199a-5p partially alleviated deposition of FA and increased ATP levels and mtDNA contents. Moreover, miR199a-5p suppressed the expression of mitochondrial FA β-oxidation-related genes through inhibition of caveolin1 (CAV1) and the related peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR α) pathway. Furthermore, suppression of CAV1 gene expression by CAV1 siRNA inhibited the PPARα signalling pathway. Finally, we examined the expression of miR199a-5p in liver samples derived from mice fed a high-fat diet, db/db mice, ob/ob mice and NAFLD patients, and found that miR199a-5p was upregulated while CAV1 and PPARA were downregulated in these systems, which was strongly indicative of the essential role of miR199a-5p in NAFLD. In summary, miR199a-5p plays a vital role in lipid metabolism, mitochondrial activity and mitochondrial β-oxidation in liver. Upregulated miR199a-5p in hepatocytes may contribute to impaired FA β-oxidation in mitochondria and aberrant lipid deposits, probably via CAV1 and the PPARα pathway.
Tingyuan Ren, Yuping Zhu, Xuejuan Xia, Yongbo Ding, Jing Guo and Jianquan Kan
This study aimed to evaluate the protein metabolism effect of Zanthoxylum alkylamides and to explore the potential mechanism in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Diabetic rats were orally treated with 2, 4 and 8 mg per kg bw of alkylamides daily for 28 days. Alkylamides decreased the relative weight of the liver and food intake, significantly increased the relative skeletal muscle weight and significantly decreased the blood urea nitrogen levels. Insulin, insulin-like growth factor 1, total protein (TP) and albumin (ALB), globular proteins and ALB proteins/globulin protein levels in serum significantly increased. TP, RNA content and RNA/DNA ratio significantly increased in the skeletal muscle of diabetic rats. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction results indicated that alkylamides significantly increased the mRNA expression of insulin receptor (InR), IGF1 and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) in the liver and skeletal muscle. Moreover, the mRNA and protein expression levels of PI3K, PKB and mTOR significantly increased, whereas those of atrogin-1, muscle ring finger 1 and FOXO in the skeletal muscle significantly decreased. Alkylamides may advance protein synthesis by the PI3K/PKB/mTOR signalling pathway and attenuate the catabolism of protein through the ubiquitin–proteasome pathway. Therefore, it was possible that alkylamides ameliorate protein metabolism disorders in diabetic rats by activating the mTOR pathway.

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On October 12, 2006, in Robertson v. Thomson Corp., a slim majority of the Supreme Court of Canada held that newspaper publishers are not entitled to republish in certain types of electronic databases articles sourced from freelance journalists, without compensation to and consent of the authors.
Heather Robertson, a freelance author, wrote two articles that were published in The Globe and Mail (the Globe) in 1995. Ms. Robertson objected to the presence of her articles in three electronic databases subsequently published by the Globe, and launched a class-action suit against the Globe and its then-owner Thomson Corporation (the Publishers), alleging copyright infringement.
Reproduction Of Freelance Works In Electronic Databases
Pursuant to section 3(1) of the Copyright Act, freelance authors who write newspaper articles retain the copyright in their work, while the publisher of the newspaper acquires a copyright in the newspaper. The Court was therefore confronted with two different but overlapping copyrights. The majority phrased the question at issue as being whether the electronic databases that contain articles from the Globe reproduce the newspapers (or a substantial part thereof) or merely reproduce the original articles.
In answering this question, the majority considered whether or not the "originality" inherent in the newspaper was being reproduced in each of the three databases: Info Globe Online, CPI.Q, and CD-ROMs.
Publishers have copyright in newspapers on the basis of each newspaper being an original collection of different components that reflects the exercise of skill and judgment by the publisher. As copyright owner, a publisher has the right to reproduce not only the work (the newspaper) but also a substantial portion thereof. However, the substantial portion must encompass the essence of the newspaper, or those elements which embody the originality of the collective work. The majority identified the essence of originality in a newspaper as being its editorial content, namely the selection of the stories and the stories themselves.
This requirement led the Court to treat the three different databases in different ways. Info Globe Online and CPI.Q both allow subscribers to search by keyword and retrieve single articles electronically. While users of the CD-ROMs can also navigate using search engines and retrieve articles, the content of the CD-ROM is fixed and finite and users are able to view a paper as a single day’s edition.
The majority of the Supreme Court held that the vast Info Globe Online and CPI.Q electronic databases are best characterized as compilations of individual articles, rather than as a version of the newspaper, because the articles are presented outside of the context of the collective work—the newspaper—of which they were initially a part. As such, they lack the originality necessary to justify the Publishers’ right to reproduce.
The minority dissented on this point, finding that the databases were sufficient to constitute a reproduction of the work or a substantial part of the work. While the majority had viewed the fact that each story was dated and included a section, page number, headline and byline as insufficient to contextualize the article within the collective work, the minority disagreed and found that the database did still reflect the skill and judgment of the newspaper’s editors.
With respect to the CD-ROMs, both the majority and the minority held that they were a valid exercise of the Globe’s right to reproduce its collective works. The majority noted that when viewing an article on CD-ROM after searching for a particular edition, the other articles from that day’s edition appear in the frame on the right-hand side of the page. This was sufficient to render the reproduction "faithful to the essence of the original work."
The majority was also careful to note that the principle of technological media neutrality remained relevant to Canadian copyright law, but did not constitute a license to override the rights of authors. The Copyright Act should continue to apply in different technological media, and once a work is converted into electronic data, the resulting work must still conform to the exigencies of the Copyright Act.
Aside from the main issue, the nine members of the Court held in favour of the Publishers on two other issues.
The Court held that a non-exclusive license need not be in writing. As a result, an implied license from the freelance authors to the Publishers could suffice to defeat the claims of the freelance authors with respect to copyright infringement. Whether or not an implied license could be found on the facts of this case remains to be determined at trial.
The Court also found that employees of the Globe should not have been included as members of the certified class because they have no cause of action against the Globe. Section 13(3) of the Copyright Act provides that when a staff member writes an article for a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical during the course of his or her employment, the copyright vests with the employer while the employee is given a right to restrain publication of the work. As a result, the situation of employee authors was different than that of freelance authors and the class of plaintiffs should not have included employee authors.
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Transfield Services says it has paid the money it owed to New Zealand subcontractors working on the ultrafast broadband initiative.
David Jamieson, spokesman for the Australian engineering firm, said all outstanding payments were direct-credited to its contractors’ accounts at midnight on Friday.
The company acknowledged last week that it had fallen behind paying dozens of contractors.
According to Labour Party communications spokeswoman Clare Curran, the late payments totalled several million dollars.
Jamieson would not explain the delay, saying Transfield had “no further comment on the matter”.
The missed payments prompted concerned statements last week from Communications Minister Amy Adams and Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe.
Adams said Transfield needed to explain why the situation had developed, while Ratcliffe said Transfield contractors working on the UFB scheme “deserved better”. Both sought an assurance from Transfield there would be no repeat.
Transfield shares are up 3 per cent at A$1.22 in early trading on the Australian stock exchange this morning, having recovered about half of Friday’s decline.
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Analysis of eveline james joyce
An introduction to eveline by james joyce learn about the book and the historical context in which it was written. Eveline by james joyce summary: the story begins with eveline, a young woman from dublin, ireland, who is looking out of the window looking at the street at dusk, and thinking about her. Quizlet provides eveline activities, flashcards and games start learning today for free log in sign up study sets matching eveline study sets diagrams classes users james joyce eveline. Frank: he is eveline's lover in the story and appears often in eveline's thoughts and memories he is described as being open hearted, manly, and kind with hair that, tumbled forward over a face of bronze (joyce 659. A close reading of joyce's story 'eveline' is one of the shortest stories that make up james joyce's collection dubliners (1914), a volume that was not an initial commercial success (it sold just 379 copies in its first year of publication, and 120 of those were bought by joyce himself. Nick tomlinson english 122 ms purvis an analysis of a promise the short story written by james joyce eveline is about a young lady who lives her life in a promise.
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Eveline summary groundbreaking in form and of great psychological depth, james joyce's eveline is a short but important story in joyce's first major work of fiction, the short-story collection dubliners (london, 1914) eveline is a portrait of a young woman torn between her obligations to stay and look after her family or escape with her. More essays and articles on related literary topics can be found in the literature archives here at article myriad including narrative structure and the concept of time in ulysses by james joyce • one of the most fascinating elements of eveline in dubliners, by james joyce is the way the whole of a life is summarized through small images. Writing an analysis of a poem versioning history english literature: victorians and moderns james joyce (1882-1941) study questions, activities, and resources study then discuss how it contributes to a contrast between frank and eveline's father. A stylistic study of joyce's eveline: researcher will apply such a frame to the analysis of joyce's eveline it is a story written by james joyce of a young girl who loves frank and lives waiting for the time they live together.

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