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http://www.Jrdms.dentaliau.ac.ir Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences,Vol 2,No 1, Winter 2017
J Res Dentomaxillofac Sci
http://www.Jrdms.dentaliau.ac.ir e(ISSN):2383 -2754
Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences
Evaluation of the Effect of Teeth Whitening Strips on Dental Plaque
Hoorizad Ganjkar M1, Heshmat H2, Hedayat N3*
1 Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentisitry Dept, Dental Material Research Center,Dental Branch of Tehran, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 2 Associate Professor, Restorative Dentisitry Dept, Dental Material Research Center,Dental Branch of Tehran, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 3 Post Graduate Student,Restorative Dentisitry Dept, Dental Branch of Tehran, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
ABSTRACT ARTICLE INFO
Article Type Original Article Article History
Received: June 2016 Accepted: Dec 2016 ePublished: Jan 2017
Tooth bleaching, Dental plaque, pH
*Corresponding author: Hedayat N
Please cite this paper as: Hoorizad M, Heshmat H, Hedayat N. Evaluation of the Effect of Teeth Whitening Strips on Dental Plaque pH. J Res Dentomaxil-lofac Sci. 2017;2(1):30-35.
Background and aim:The present study aimed to assess the effect of teeth whitening strips on dental plaque pH in vivo.
Materials and methods:This in vivo experimental study was conducted on 21 in-dividuals, who were requested to use Crest 3D whitening strips for 30 minutes once a day and for 14 days according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Dental plaque pH was measured using GC plaque indicator kit at baseline (before using the strip), immediately after use (upon removal of the strip), and 30 minutes after the treatment at days one, seven and 14 following the onset of bleaching treatment. The data were analyzed using Freidman test, while Dunn’s post-hoc analysis was used for complete comparison.
Results: At days one, 7 and 14, the plaque pH decreased immediately after the com-pletion of the treatment compared to the baseline value, and this reduction was statisti-cally signiﬁcant (p=0.001). The pH increased to the baseline value after 30 minutes. The plaque pH decreased at the 14th day in comparison with the ﬁrst day, and this reduction was statistically signiﬁcant (p=0.008).
Vital tooth bleaching was ﬁrst introduced in 1868, and has gained increasing popularity since then.(1) The home bleaching technique was ﬁrst
introduced to esthetic dentistry in 1989 and since then, Carbamide Peroxide (CP) has been com-monly used for this purpose. Despite some in-signiﬁcant side effects, the efﬁcacy and safety of CP-containing bleaching agents have been well documented.(2-5)
Bleaching trays are conventionally used for home bleaching. Teeth whitening strips were introduced to the market to overcome the short-comings of the tray-based technique with report-edly easier use and superior efﬁcacy.(6,7) Teeth
whitening strips available in the market have 0.1 to 0.2mm thickness and contain 6% and 14% hy-drogen peroxide (HP). These strips are made of polyethylene and are ﬂexible. They adhere to la-bial surfaces of the teeth and release active whit-ening agents (for 5 to 60 minutes). They must be used once or twice a day for 14 to 28 days to exert their whitening effect. The whitening efﬁcacy of these strips has been reported to be equal to that of bleaching trays containing 10% CP (8); however, use of tray is often associated
with greater postoperative tooth hypersensitivity.
(9) It should be noted that 10% CP gel contains
3.3% HP, which is half the concentration of HP in the strips (6%); however, a higher volume of gel is placed in the tray compared to the active ingredients present in the strips. Due to easy use, availability, low cost and optimal esthetic re-sults, whitening strips have become increasingly popular in the United States.(10) Also, the
whiten-ing potential of these strips is higher than that of other over-the-counter (OTC) tooth whitening products such as mouthrinses and gels.(7)
Tooth bleaching agents have different pH val-ues depending on their chemical formulation.(11)
However, OTC bleaching agents often have a low pH.(12) The changes in the plaque pH
follow-ing the use of bleachfollow-ing agents can alter enamel structure and can lead to initiation or cessation of carious lesions development, increasing the surface roughness while decreasing the surface hardness.(13) One study showed a signiﬁcant
in-lowing the use of 10% CP for dental bleaching
(14), while another study reported increased
accu-mulation of dental plaque following a ﬁve-day period of no tooth brushing after tooth bleaching with 35% HP.(15)
Evidence shows that bleaching agents includ-ing whiteninclud-ing strips can cause changes in tooth structure.(16,17) However, some other studies have
reported that the changes in tooth structure due to application of whitening agents are insigniﬁ-cant.(18) Considering the lack of information on
the effects of whitening strips on dental plaque pH, this study aimed to assess the effect of Crest 3D whitening strips on dental plaque pH in vivo.
Materials and methods:
This experimental in vivo study was con-ducted on 21 individuals, who were selected from among the students of the dental school of Islamic Azad University, using consecutive sam-pling. The inclusion criteria were the age range of 20-24 years, absence of periodontal disease, caries or dental restorations and willingness to use whitening strips. The study protocol was ap-proved by the ethics committee of the university, and the participants signed written informed con-sent forms. The sample size was calculated based on a pilot study with the ethics code IR.IAU. DENTAL.REC.1395,24.
and were requested to use the strips for 30 utes once a day and for 14 days. After 30 min-utes, the strip was removed from the mouth and the plaque pH was measured immediately after removal of the strip, and also 30 minutes later at days one, seven and 14.
The collected data were analyzed using Frei-dman test, while Dunn’s post-hoc analysis was used for complete comparison.
Freidman analysis showed that at the ﬁrst day, the plaque pH decreased immediately after the completion of the treatment compared to the baseline value (p=0.001). Also, at days 7 and 14, the plaque pH decreased immediately after the completion of the treatment compared to the baseline value (p=0.002). 30 minutes after the treatment, the plaque pH increased to the level of the baseline pH at days one, 7 and 14. The results are presented in Table 1.
Assessment of the baseline plaque pH with Dunn’s test showed that the baseline plaque pH at the 14th day was lower than that at days one and 7, and this reduction was statistically signiﬁ-cant (p=0.005). However, the reduction in the baseline plaque pH at the 7th day was not sig-niﬁcant compared to the ﬁrst day (P=0.547).
At the 14th day, the plaque pH immediately after the treatment was lower than that at the ﬁrst and 7th days, and this difference was statistically signiﬁcant (P=0.032).The plaque pH 30 minutes after the treatment at the 14th day was lower than that at the ﬁrst and 7th days, and this difference was statistically signiﬁcant (P=0.008). (Tables 2, 3 and 4)
Table 1- Plaque pH at days one, 7 and 14, at three different time intervals (baseline, immediately, and 30 minutes after the treatment)
Table 2- Comparison of the plaque pH at days one, 7 and 14, at the baseline (before the treatment)
p. value Red(pH<5.8)
Day Green(pH>6.8) Yellow(6.4<pH<6.8) Orange(5.8<pH<6.4) Red(pH<5.8) p. value
Before 8 10 3
After 1 9 8 3
s later 7 10 3 1
Before 6 11 3 1
After 3 8 7 3
s later 8 7 6
Before 1 10 10
After --- 6 9 6
Table 4- Comparison of the plaque pH at days one, 7 and 14, 30 minutes after the treatment
p. value Red(pH<5.8)
Table 3- Comparison of the plaque pH at days one, 7 and 14, immediately after the treatment
p. value Red (pH<5.8)
Orang (5.8<pH<6.4) Yellow(6.4<pH<6.8)
The present study assessed the effects of teeth whitening strips on dental plaque pH, and showed that the use of whitening strips signiﬁcantly decreases dental plaque pH at days one, 7 and 14, immediately af-ter removal of the strip.
In this study, 3D White Advanced Viv-id White strips were used, which contain 9.5% HP loaded on polyethylene strips. According to the material safety data-sheet, the pH of these whitening strips is 5.(19) These adhesive strips expose the
labial enamel surface to the whitening agents loaded on the strips, which release HP shortly after contacting the teeth (for 5 to 60 minutes). Evidence shows that the whitening efﬁcacy of these strips is similar to that of other tooth whitening products, except that postoperative tooth hypersen-sitivity is often greater after the use of tray-based systems, which may be attrib-uted to the composition of the whitening agents used or to maladaptation of the tray margins with the soft tissue adjacent to the teeth.(20)
In the current study, the selected par-ticipants had relatively favorable oral
hy-giene and their baseline plaque pH values were above the critical pH of 5.5. The baseline plaque pH of the subjects at the ﬁrst day ranged from 6 to 7.2. In 70% of the participants, the plaque pH was 6 to 6.6 prior to the treatment. This value sig-niﬁcantly decreased after using the strips, which indicated the effect of time on the plaque pH changes following the use of bleaching agents. The duration of bleaching treatment in the cur-rent study was 14 days as recommended by the manufacturer, and the plaque pH did not decrease to below the critical pH during this period and remained in the range of 6 to 6.4. Hourizad and Heshmat evaluated the effect of whitening strips on the pH of saliva in vivo and found that despite the acidic pH of the strips (pH=5), no signiﬁcant changes occurred in the salivary pH, which was attributed to the strong buffering capacity of sa-liva.(21)
Our results showed that the use of whitening strips for 14 days signiﬁcantly decreased the den-tal plaque pH compared to day one, although this reduction did not reach the critical pH. According to the Stephan Curve, the plaque pH decreases faster than the salivary pH after exposure to acid, and slowly returns to the baseline value.(22)This
Similar studies are required on the patients with high risk for caries. Also, assessment of the plaque pH for longer periods of time fol-lowing the use of bleaching products is rec-ommended. The effects of other OTC bleach-ing products on dental plaque pH should also be evaluated and compared with those of whitening strips.
Based on the results of the present study, application of bleaching strips decreases the plaque pH, although this reduction does not reach the critical pH. Nevertheless, it is nec-essary to consider the other factors that can decrease the plaque pH and increase the risk for caries during the bleaching period such as oral hygiene and nutritional regimen (use of acidic foods and drinks must be limited).
Acknowledgments:The authors would like
to thank the Dental research center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and The AFM center of Iran University of Science and Technology for the laboratory work.
Conﬂict of interests:Authors report no
con-ﬂict of interest related to this study.
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[...] The rhythms present in the banjo playing appear as the fundamental influence for ragtime rhythms. Comparison of a minstrel banjo tune by Dan Emmett, Nigger on de Wood Pile, and Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag shows matching rhythmic ideas. Ragtime music had its roots in the minstrel performances, but it developed its own flavor; while important to the creation of jazz, ragtime is separate style. Ragtime is fundamentally different than jazz in many ways. As opposed to jazz music, ragtime is music printed for piano and not improvised. [...]
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[...] The Missouri style of Ragtime was called Classic Rag and this is perhaps the most well-known. It was made famous by Tom Turpin and Scott Joplin. Beginning in 1913, Foxtrot was rhythmically similar to Ragtime except that it had a dotted-note rhythm. Novelty piano followed and this style began after WWI. In this style, the technical aspects of the music was brought out. Stride piano, also originating post-WWI, was created by black, east cost pianists. Bibliography Kingman, Daniel. American Music. [...]
[...] Some historians say that the influence of ragtime came from European classical music and African American music of the day. By the nineteen-teens, the music was widely popular in North America. Not only was it performed, but it was also danced to, and performed by people of different backgrounds, in different sub-styles. For instance, Scott Joplin's ragtime music was markedly different from Bowman's. Early piano ragtime pieces, prior to Scott Joplin, were called ‘jigs' or ‘rags'. The Maple Leaf Rag was probably the most famous of rag of the day of Joplin, and has not lost its popularity among ragtime music. [...]
[...] The start of the second decade marked ragtime as a nationwide craze. Ragtime's most striking characteristic was its use of right-hand syncopated phrases. Most common were sixteenth note runs that stopped on a syncopated beat. The left hand was used as a support, with virtually no syncopation. James Scott was noted for his left hand syncopation, yet it was still carefully placed so as to not interfere with the standard ragtime impetus. The rhythmic phrasing of a typical rag was never any more complicated. [...]
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Ferrari wins consecutive Engine of the Year Awards with 3.9-litre biturbo V8
22 Jun 2017
FERRARI has claimed the International Engine of the Year (IEOTY) Award for the second year in a row with its twin-turbo 3.9-litre V8 fending off challenges from the likes of Porsche’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat six found in the 911, and the 2015-winning BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder hybrid powerplant underpinning the i8.
Also taking the crown in the 3.0- to 4.0-litre engine and Performance engine segments, the F154CB donk was commended as “probably the best turbocharged engine ever” by IEOTY Awards co-chairman Dean Slavnich.
“This blend of heart-thumping performance on both road and track, with a glorious V8 Maranello rumble and an ultra-sophisticated design that’s loaded with advanced technologies, makes the Ferrari V8 unbeatable for another year,” he said.
Under the hood of the 488 GTB and Spider, the stonking force-fed V8 produces a hefty 492kW/760Nm, while in the slightly less potent California T, output is lowered to a still-formidable 412kW/755Nm.
The Italian V8 tallied 251 total votes in the Engine of the Year segment, ahead of the Porsche flat six (216), BMW hybrid three-pot (151), Audi’s aluminium block 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder (139), and Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine (136) – which took out three consecutive titles from 2012 to 2014.
Engine awards were also split into sub-categories, sorted by displacement as well as categories for the best pure electric powertrain, electrified engine, performance engine and best newcomer.
The sub-1.0-litre title was won by the Ford EcoBoost unit, which made IEOTY history by not only winning the segment for the sixth consecutive year, but by also becoming the first ever powertrain to win its category every year that it has been nominated.
With 254 votes, it pipped the 1.0-litre VW Group turbo three-pot from the Audi A1 (241) and 0.6-litre two-cylinder engine in the BMW i3 94Ah range extender (123).
The 1.0- to 1.4-litre category was won by the PSA Group 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo unit seen in a number of Peugeot and Citroen models including the 308 hatchback and C4 Cactus crossover, winning in a canter with 239 votes.
Claiming its third straight segment title, it trumped the BMW Group 1.2-litre three-pot from the Mini One (154) and 1.4-litre VW Group TFSI four-cylinder used in multiple models (115).
The i8 hybrid unit took out the 1.4- to 1.8-litre class with 157 votes, marking the Bavarian unit’s third consecutive triumph since launching in 2015.
Runners up were another BMW engine – the 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo found in BMW and Mini models (128), and Audi’s 1.8-litre TFSI engine (103).
After winning the 1.8- to 2.0-litre category last year, Mercedes-AMG’s 2.0-litre turbo-four was trumped by compatriot Porsche’s 2.0-litre unit in the 718 Boxster and Cayman by just six votes (182 to 176), followed by the VW Group 2.0-litre TFSI (164) found in a multitude of models including the Golf R.
Audi continued its absolute domination of the 2.0- to 2.5-litre class with its updated 2.5-litre turbo five-pot tallying 357 votes for its eighth win since launching in 2010.
Porsche’s 2.5-litre turbo-four, found in the 718 Cayman S and Boxster S, finished second (276), while Ford’s 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine in the Focus RS rounded out the top three (172).
The 2.5- to 3.0-litre class was easily won by Porsche and its 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat six from the 911 with 310 votes, after narrowly winning the segment in its debut last year.
BMW’s twin-turbo inline six cylinder in the M3 and M4 finished second with 135 votes, while the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 under the hood of the new M3-hunting Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio finished in third place (114).
Ferrari’s overall winner finished first in the 3.0- to 4.0-litre engine category with 345 votes, followed by the Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 found in a range of AMG vehicles (204) and Porsche’s highly-strung aspirated 4.0-litre six-pot boxer engine found in the 911 GT3, GT3 RS and R (174).
The above 4.0-litre category saw more success for Maranello, with its 6.3-litre V12 in the F12 eking out its second consecutive victory in the class, which would have been five straight if not for the Prancing Horse’s 4.5-litre V8 which won in 2014 and 2015.
With 203 votes, it trumped Audi’s 5.2-litre aspirated V10 from the R8 and Lamborghini Huracan (152), and Lamborghini’s massive 6.5-litre V12 powering the Aventador (75).
Tesla’s innovative fully-electric powertrain from the Model S and Model X won the electric powertrain segment with 325 votes, marking the first year IEOTY has dedicated a class to purely electric models.
It beat out the BMW i3 with 212 votes, with General Motors’ all-electric powertrain used in the Chevrolet Bolt rounding out the top three (169).
The Green engine category, which includes fully electric and hybrid powertrains, was again won by Tesla for the fourth consecutive time with 202 votes, followed by the i8 engine (143) and Bolt powerplant (105).
To no-one’s surprise, the Performance engine category was won by the Ferrari 3.9-litre V8 for the third year running with 247 votes, trumping the Porsche 4.0-litre boxer (159) and Mercedes-AMG’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 (85).
The final category, the best new engine, was won by Honda’s high-tech 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 hybrid found in the NSX supercar, which tallied 143 votes.
In second place was Mercedes-Benz’s 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit in the new E-Class (116), which beat Alfa’s 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 by a single vote.
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Back in the early days of psychedelic chillout/ambient trance music the UK was one of the leading counties producing such music. From The Orb, The KLF, Loop Guru and Banco De Gaia through to the genesis of Twisted Records ( Shpongle ) and Liquid Sound Design ( Kuba, Youth Abakus etc ), UK producers were shaping the future of what was to become psybient music. Two decades hence and the the psychedelic downtempo scene has become a global movement with strong representation from America, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Spain, Australia and more.
If you ever find yourself pining for those days of old, wondering what the UK scene is like in 2016 then you might do well to check out this new compilation release "Diversity In The Isles" from Ian Taylor of Liquid Lounge fame. Aiming to highlight the diversity of music on offer from the current crop of established and up and coming UK based producers, Ian has hit on a wining formula that is sure to delight long time fans of the genre and new listeners alike.
It kicks of with a engaging dubby chillout tune from Pete Ardron ( aka Orchid Star ) in that classic Liquid Sound Design style - kind of Abakus vs Kuba in a way. A very soothing opening to the compilation. Pete has been around the scene for what seems to be forever and he has no intention of slowing down with a new solo album due for release this July. Check out his website for more info on this multi talented wizard. 8/10


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Bombardier Inc. (BBD.B) shareholders have been closely monitoring the stock's performance as it broke through a critical support level of $50. This breach has left investors concerned, particularly after the confirmation of what appears to be a bearish head and shoulders pattern on the weekly chart. While Bombardier has made commendable strides in improving its finances in recent years, the recent drop in its stock price may be reflective of broader economic concerns, notably rising inflation and higher interest rates.
Bombardier's Financial Progress
Bombardier, a Canadian multinational aerospace and transportation company, has been on a mission to reshape its financial landscape in recent years. The company's strategic divestitures and cost-cutting measures have resulted in a more streamlined and focused operation. Bombardier has been working diligently to reduce its debt load, a key concern for both management and investors.
The sale of its commercial aircraft division and the subsequent focus on its business jet segment have helped improve its liquidity position and reduced its debt burden. As of the last financial report, Bombardier still had $5.53 billion of debt on its books, but this represented a significant reduction from previous levels.
Rising Inflation and Higher Interest Rates
The recent decline in Bombardier's stock price may be attributed, in part, to broader macroeconomic concerns. Rising inflation has become a key focal point for investors and central banks alike. As consumer prices surge, the purchasing power of individuals erodes, and businesses often pass on increased costs to consumers. This can impact corporate profitability and investor sentiment, leading to downward pressure on stock prices.
Moreover, the specter of higher interest rates looms large over companies with significant debt obligations, such as Bombardier. As central banks respond to inflationary pressures by raising interest rates, borrowing costs for companies increase. For Bombardier, with billions of dollars in debt still on its balance sheet, this could translate into higher interest expenses and potentially impact its ability to borrow more money if needed for strategic initiatives or operational requirements.
Bearish Head and Shoulders Pattern
Technical analysis often plays a crucial role in predicting stock price movements. The confirmation of a bearish head and shoulders pattern on Bombardier's weekly chart is a cause for concern among technical traders. This pattern typically signals a reversal of the prevailing uptrend, indicating that the stock could be in for further downside.

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Let’s win in Arizona
Lately a lot of people have been asking us, has Arizona gone nuts?
The Arizona Republican Party is in a circular firing squad. More than in perhaps any other state, the Republicans here are in a civil war to determine if social conservatives can take control. This internal fight coupled with the new immigration law creates a unique opportunity for Democrats this election. This is a state where the netroots could well spell the difference and in fact, there is a solid chance of knocking off Republican icon John McCain, but we need your help.
Participating clean elections candidate running for statewide offices have to collect over 5,000 $5 contributions and cannot accept any further contributions. Attorney General Terry Goddard is running for Governor and a clean elections candidate. A DailyKos poll had Goddard 6 points over Brewer and with double digit leads over all other Republican candidates. But Goddard can’t take any further individual contributions.
Under Arizona’s Clean Elections system, the Party is empowered to have a strong voice in campaigns. The Arizona Democratic Party can accept unlimited amounts of personal contributions. We are committed to grassroots democracy and building an army of regular Americans who want to contribute to the effort to stop Jan Brewer and the GOP legislators who are giving our state a bad reputation.
The role of the Democratic Party in Arizona is critical. We manage an intense field operation, massive voter contact programs, and one of the most sophisticated vote-by-mail campaigns in the country to increase Democratic turnout to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. The Party’s role is central for statewide Democratic candidates.


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It is the hottest day of summer so far, and your pool quickly changes color or the water level suddenly begins to drop substantially. You have been doing all the maintenance, adding chemicals and checking the PH balance. Now, your pool-side fantasy of a relaxing oasis has become a watery nightmare; what are you going to do? Here are some tips for common midsummer pool repair and maintenance tips to keep your dream of an outdoor oasis alive until summer ends:
1. Filtration Failures and Mysterious Cloudy Water Issues
Modern filtration systems used in pools are complicated mechanical systems. Some systems dispense chemicals as the water travels through the system. The filter medium itself can range from salt to sand and DE. When a component of the pool equipment fails, water quality can quickly drop and the pool may become cloudy.
2. The Water That Seems to Evaporate into Thin Air, But Is a Leak
As the heat rises, and you are laying sun by the pool, the sun is also soaking up the water. The process of evaporation is normal during the summer months, but you want to worry when it seems to be happening faster than normal. The loss of water may not be evaporation at all, but rather, a leak. A reputable pool repair service will be able to find the leak and do underwater repairs, so you do not have to drain your pool.
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The problems of cracking surfaces happen in many types of pools, and will eventually lead to leaks. Pools with vinyl liners may also have cosmetic damage or tears that cause leaks. While, these problems do not always mean there is a leak, you will want to have repairs done to ensure that the problems do not get worse. For small damage, under water repairs can be done to avoid disruption to your pool use. If there are major cracks, partially draining your pool may be enough to get the repairs done. Many small cracks can be temporarily repaired to use your pool for the rest of summer, but you may want to talk with the contractor about more permanent solutions after the pool is closed.
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My mother sang all the time.
She would sing in the shower, she’d sing as she cooked, she’d sing as she played her piano. She would place a record on the old player and sing along with the artist. She knew all the words, and she could hit all the notes.
If home is where the heart is, then surely, mine was safely nestled amongst sheet music and record players.
Her voice was beautiful and she shared it with everyone. She sang at weddings, including mine, in clubs and pubs, and back yard barbecues.
Wherever we went, someone, wanted to hear her sing. And I wanted nothing more than to stand next to her and sing as a mini version of our family’s songbird.
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But, if the structure of vocal chores are passed from parent to child;
If the tone and timber those chords resonate with is also a gift of genetics;
Then I guess it stands to reason that the ability to sing is also an inherited trait.
How then did I inherit gravely scratchy vocal strings that twang and snap every time I try to issue forth words in lyrical harmony?
Every time I open my mouth and attempt to utter words accompanied by even so much as a minute semblance of melody, the doors of the local church become possessed and slam closed, locking themselves tight for fear I’m headed in that direction.
Glass gains an invisible life force and gathers its molecules a little closer fearing an imminent explosion towards every point of the compass.
And my husband, bless him, looks towards the heavens and joins the neighbourhood chorus of howling dogs.
– ⋅ o ♥ o ⋅ –
I just want to sing, and I want others to want to listen to me singing, but alas, I’m relegated to being the appreciator, not the performer.
I remember joining the choir a school. My mother was in the choir, so surely that’s where I belonged. On the evening of the Christmas Concert, the music teacher took me aside and said:
“Clare, tonight I want you to just mouth the words. Can you do that?”
I did, but not without a broken heart and a tear in my eye.
So sadly, at a very tender age, I discovered I’m someone who should sing either tenor or solo. Ten or eleven miles away or so low no one can hear me.
BUT . . .
That doesn’t stop me from singing.
I love to learn the words of my favourite songs and will even hum and ‘la la’ along until I do. Another activity that scares the church, the glass and the dogs.
As ‘appreciator’, it becomes very difficult to find favourites because I love and appreciate all types. Alternative, hard-rock, soft-rock, country, soul, pop-rock, folk-rock, singer/songwriter, R&B, jazz.
The genre doesn’t matter, as long as I can hear – and learn – the words, it’s ok in my books.
Yet, every now and then, a song will resonate with me, permeating my soul, attaching itself to the very fibre of my being and echoing through every moment of my life.
93 Million Miles by Jason Mraz is one such song.
Rarely a week passes without me listening to Jason’s beautiful song. If I’m not listening to it, I’m reciting its words in my head, singing its lyrics in my heart, allowing its beauty to encompass me.
I don’t care what I sound like belting it out. Let the dogs, and my husband, howl. Let the glass shatter and the church doors slam.
I may not be a singer, but I am ‘The Music Appreciator’, and I truly appreciate the message Jason wove into his beautiful song.


Alternative splicing (AS) patterns have diverged rapidly during vertebrate evolution, yet the functions of most species- and lineage-specific splicing events are not known. We observe that mammalian-specific AS events are enriched in transcript sequences encoding intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) of proteins, in particular those containing glycine/tyrosine repeats that mediate formation of higher-order protein assemblies implicated in gene regulation and human disease. These evolutionary changes impact nearly all members of the hnRNP A and D families of RNA binding proteins. Regulation of these events requires formation of unusual, long-range mammalian-specific RNA duplexes. Differential inclusion of the alternative exons controls the formation of tyrosine-dependent multivalent hnRNP assemblies that, in turn, function to globally regulate splicing. Together, our results demonstrate that AS control of IDR-mediated interactions between hnRNPs represents an important and recurring mechanism underlying splicing regulation. Furthermore, this mechanism has expanded the regulatory capacity of mammalian cells.
Keywords: alternative splicing; evolution; hnRNP; multivalent assemblies; phase separation; protein disorder.
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Why mid-market pharma is thriving
Published January 2017
If there’s one thing that this year’s Pharma Fast 50 emphasises, it is that privately owned pharmaceutical firms in the UK are thriving. With big pharma facing mounting pressure on profits caused by expiring marketing exclusivity on key drugs, increasing focus on healthcare budgets by governments, increasingly stringent clinical trials and less productive pipelines, this may seem counter-intuitive.
However, it is these pressures that are helping mid-market firms grow. Expiry of marketing exclusivity is allowing generic competition to come into the market. At a time when the NHS is focusing on cutting costs and generic drugs offer huge potential discounts to their branded predecessors, the market is seeing stellar growth. This is illustrated by companies like Crescent Pharmaceuticals, ranked second in this year’s Pharma Fast 50. Big pharma need to bring drugs to market as efficiently and effectively as possible. To do this, they are outsourcing drug development and clinical trials to specialists who can provide the best chances of a successful product. Examples of companies like this are abundant in this year’s listing, in the top ten in particular, with CRO Quanticate and specialist drug developer Quotient Clinical leading the
charge. The need to ensure those drugs that do make it to final use are leveraged as successfully as possible has led to the rise of specialist
consultants like Nucleus Global – ranking eighth in this year’s list.
These trends are not temporary. When combined with the global factors that are supporting big pharma – an ageing population and rise in associated chronic conditions, changing lifestyles and a growing middle class – they give a very positive outlook for privately owned pharmaceutical businesses in the UK. Our Pharma Fast 50 report looks at these trends in more detail and profiles some of
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South Africa: Profitable picture at etv
Free-to-air television station etv has posted another large jump in profits, according to figures released by parent company Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) on Thursday.
Interim results to end September for HCI showed that the Media and Broadcasting division - which is largely underpinned by etv - bumped up pre-tax profits 45% to R225m from a 35% hike in turnover to R544.5m. That represents a trading margin of over 50% - a statistic that would make the SABC green with envy.
Media and broadcasting was the second biggest contributor to HCI's interim pre-tax profit of R1,2bn - accounting for nearly 20% of pre-tax profits. HCI's gaming investments (mainly Tsogo Sun) chipped in over R600m to pre-tax profits.
Aside from etv, HCI also holds interests in Gauteng-based radio station YFM, Dreamworld Film Studios, Dreamworld Film Studios, satellite television licence holder e.sat tv and mobile solutions provider ViaMedia. Directors said results were in line with expectations, but noted that profit margins were enhanced by "management's focus on containing costs while leveraging the inherent advantages of the media business model".
Currently etv is the most-watched English-medium television channel in SA and the second-largest channel overall. Directors said etv remained committed to a pan-African media strategy - the company would adopt a cautious approach. They added that expansion plans remained focused on etv becoming a multi-channel, multi-platform business and a television content aggregator.
With reference to e.sat tv's successful application for a satellite pay television license, directors said the group was currently evaluating opportunities in the sector with a view to launching new channels in 2008. This, they indicated, would be undertaken without exposing the media and broadcasting division to excessive financial and operational risk.


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Area ranchers memorialize Great Western Trail
The Great Western Trail is a north-south cattle route which runs from Canada to Mexico through five western states of the United States. Historically it was the site of numerous cattle drives and the spirit of the west still whispers across each of its 4,455 miles. Most, particularly younger generations, may not know about this trail or its history — but all that will soon change if a handful of volunteer historians complete a monumental task.
This weekend, work began on marking the route from Canada to Mexico with the first segment starting in western North Dakota by crews composed of Bowman, Dickinson and Medora volunteers.
The crews came together from across North Dakota, hailing from places such as Bismarck, Dickinson and Belfield, and each sought to complete the first segment of the Great Western Trail project by putting up six-foot-high posts marking the route. One group started at the state’s southern border and headed North while others, mainly the group from the Western region, began at Belfield and headed South.
For ranchers like Jim Lowman, a lifetime western North Dakota rancher and history aficionado, the landmarks are an essential part of not just North Dakota’s history, but the entire United States history as well.
“You gotta know where you came from, or you don’t know where you’re at or where you’re going to go,” Lowman said. “It’s good to look back and see our history and preserve that. Besides, it’s quite interesting. We want the future generations to look back on it too.”
Cattle has always been a major asset to the state of North Dakota, and while the state is known for its wide ranges and production of strong cattle, the Badlands of North Dakota also played a part of the Great Western Cattle Trail in the 1880s through the early 1890s.
According to Lowman, the trail was a lifeline to prosperity in North Dakota before even the territory became a state.
On Sunday, Lowman and others began their lofty endeavour placing posts every six miles so travelers could easily follow the trail.
“It’s all volunteer work. Just something we thought we ought to get done to preserve our history,” he said. “I have always lived ranching, from the time I was born. I was raised on a ranch in the badlands, and I still ranch in the Badlands, so what I cut my teeth on is the cowboy life and that’s what started in this country.”
According to Lowman, the trail originally started at the Texas-Mexico border in the 1870s and continued across the United States to the Canadian border.
On the trail cowboys would take massive herds of cattle across the country, usually with an average of 3,000 to 4,000 cows, and would sell to ranchers or slaughterhouses.
“It was a tough life, they lived in the weather,” Lowman said. “They didn’t have any shelter, they had a tough covered bedroll and then they had slickers most of them. Otherwise they were out in the elements day and night.”
Lowman recounted how cowboys would alternate shifts during nightfall to protect the herd.
“Two guys a day had to do night herd, a two-hour shift for night herd, making sure the cows didn’t stampede, then they’d come in, wake up two more guys and they’d go out for two hours and the cycle would continue,” he said. “So they all had a night shift too, it was tough.”
Over the years, Texas and Oklahoma have each similarly embarked on marking the trail to help preserve its history and this weekend’s endeavour finally saw North Dakota join the herd.
While North Dakota ranchers who volunteered were happy with the progress, they admitted that the job is yet to be completed and could take a year or more.
“We’ve got to extend it on up, all the rest of the way North,” Lowman said. “But we don’t really have a time frame to get it done. Maybe this fall, maybe next year.”


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The ULTRAX2020 project is coming to a close, with our postdoctoral researchers moving onto new jobs in academia and industry. Despite data collection in 2020 being curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had many successes related to the project. Key outputs and publications from the technology track include: Release of the UltraSuite dataset: Eshky, […]
We are please to announce the release of the Tongue and Lips (TaL) corpus. This is a multi-speaker corpus of ultrasound images of the tongue and video images of lips. This corpus contains synchronised imaging data of extraoral (lips) and intraoral (tongue) articulators from 82 native speakers of English. The corpus is distributed with the […]
We are please to announce the release of the Cleft dataset of child speech. This is a collection of ultrasound images of the tongue and audio data collected from 29 children with cleft lip and palate by a speech and language therapist. This data is distributed with the Ultrasuite Repository. Please find further details here.
The School of Informatics at University of Edinburgh recently launched the “AI for Social Good” initiative: a programme of activities designed to emphasise the use of AI in ways that positively impact society. We participated in the first meeting on the 1st of February by presenting our Ultrax2020 work. You can find our poster here […]
We have halted data collection due to the pandemic. We continue to keep ourselves safe and busy by working at home analysing data and running a couple of online experiments.

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|LC Classifications||RT41 .C635 2004|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||xvii, 281 p. :|
|Number of Pages||281|
|LC Control Number||2004557919|
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Saturday, July 23, 2011
Here's a couple shots of the little shuttle ship that I posted last time, docking with the larger craft. Note the funky "bi" shape of its mouth on either end of the shuttle, for docking with the larger ship or with other shuttles, or with other shuttles already docked to the big ship. The large ship is not shown in its fully finished form, because I haven't finished that yet.
If you look carefully you can see black sketch lines where tunnels connecting the core of the big ship to the rim might eventually be. Also the rim of black circles represents locations for rocket engines, which would provide acceleration and also maintain consistent rotation. The large ship is meant to rotate continuously to simulate gravity in the rim section of the larger ship. I worked this out once... the big ship is about 240 feet in diameter, spins at like something around 50 Mph (on the rim) or so to create 1 G on the main level. A funky effect would be that since the radius at the main floor is 100 feet, and each floor is 10 feet above the previous floor, it means that every time you climb a set of stair to the next higher floor your weight would decrease 10%. If I'm 200 lbs on the main floor, I'm only 180 when I go upstairs. 160 or so above that. 10 stories 'up' would put you into the center of the ship where zero gravity lives.
The funky mouth shape is to facilitate docking. Do you remember in Apollo 13 (the movie) when they show the LEM docking with the CM? There's a smooth female funnel shape to the LEM side of the port, to make it hard for the Command Module pilot to miss. The shape I am showing is intended to one up that design. In the Apollo moon missions every move, every docking, etc could be planned out in minute detail on Earth, and the vehicles maximized and specialized for their tasks. Little flexibility was needed because the missions were only a week long or so. Visiting Mars will be about a 2.5-3 YEAR commitment and it makes sense for the vehicles to be much more versatile. That means everything ought to be able to dock with everything. Hence, male/female docking systems are a potential problem.
I show a double set of freely rotating bearings between the main body of each craft and its docking ports. Since the ... sigh... MOTHER SHIPs (what else should I call them?!) are always rotating these bearings are important because they will serve as a sort of rotational shock absorber as two ships rotating at different speeds make contact. The shape of the duck mouth ports, I think, will create a self guidance sort of effect during rendezvous. (big word). I imagine a two step docking process: a physical docking that locks the two ships together with the quadruple (two on each ship) series of bearings allowing a smooth, non ripping each other apart, exchange of rotational inertia, and then a second internal docking- a connecting and sharing of air pressure- after the two ships are stabilized relative to each other.

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