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In Berlin all university tuition fees are covered by the state. Therefore, doctoral candidates of the the Berlin School of Mind and Brain do not pay tuition fees for their doctorate.
There are no tuition fees payable for this program. However, at the beginning of each semester (summer semester: April–September, winter semester: October–March) the university fee will have to be paid to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, to Freie Universität Berlin, to Charité - University Medicine Berlin, or whereever you will be matriculated for the duration of you doctorate.
The university fee for doctoral candidates currently come to 58.50 euro per semester (= six months) consisting of the university’s administrative fee (50.00 euro) and student union fee (9.75 euro). You may also buy a Semesterticket (public transport student travel pass) for Berlin and Potsdam (see below).
The optional Semesterticket (public transport travel pass for students, covering the whole of Berlin and Potsdam, valid for the entire semester = six months) costs 201.80 Euro per semester.
Generally, Berlin is not a particularly expensive city. However, Berlin is still very popular, prices are rising and housing has become much more costly and hard to come by over the past few years.
Monthly living expenses (housing, food, administrative fees, insurances, public transport, etc.) should be calculated at at least 1,000 Euro per month.

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Aprilia Is Knocking On The Doors Of The...
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The wait is over, well almost. After showcasing it at the 2018 Auto Expo, Aprilia will be launching the Storm 125 in India on 30 May 2019. As per our sources, the scooter will be priced at Rs 65,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), making it the most affordable Aprilia you can buy right now. For reference, the Aprilia SR 125 costs Rs 7,928 more!
So what do you miss out on? Well, the Storm 125 gets 12-inch wheels instead of the 14-inch units seen on the SR 125. The wheels come shod with dual-purpose tyres (front - 120/80, rear - 130/80). It also misses out on the SR 125’s front disc brake. Apart from these changes, the scooter is mechanically identical to the SR 125.
Also Read - Aprilia SR 125: Road Test Review
The Storm 125 is powered by the same 124.49cc engine as the SR 125. This motor puts out 9.6PS of power and 9.9Nm of torque. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Unlike the SR 125, the Storm 125 gets bright-coloured body panels. Additionally, the pillion grab rail is a large, single-piece unit as opposed to the sleek, split units seen on the SR 125.
Also Read - Aprilia SR 150 Race: Road Test Review
Here what you like? Dealers across India have already started accepting bookings of the Storm 125 for a token of Rs 5,000. Once launched, it’ll compete against the TVS NTorq 125 (Rs 58,252), Honda Grazia (Rs 60,723) and the recently-launched Hero Maestro Edge 125 (Rs 58,500). All prices are for the base variants, ex-showroom Delhi.
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We first met Sophie after being lucky enough to attend her AW23 show in London. The magical collection featured empire line cut dresses, hand screen smocks and intricate playful knits. Held in a intimate venue, everyone there felt part of something special. Then after visiting her showroom in Paris to see the pieces up close it was clear both Rabbit & Wolf & Gypsy Vintage needed to work together in someway.
Serval meetings later, tones of whatsapps and emails, we are super excited to finally share our latest collaboration with Rabbit - by designer Sophie Spratley.
Featuring 2 exclusive illustrations, silk screened and finished with hand painted details by Sophie on to genuine single stitch vintage t-shirts, making each piece completely unique. Along side this Sophie has hand-screened and painted a limited run of just 3 Antique gowns.
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I began my makeup career at the famed Plaza Hotel. Musicians and celebrities such as Kate Pierson and Joan Jett were frequent clients. Make Up Forever was just making it debut into the US market and I got to be on the front end of a brand that had no limits. It was there that I began to cultivate my makeup style and was introduced to the world of photoshoots. I have not looked back since.
Over the years I have been blessed to be on teams for various projects ranging from beauty and fashion shoots, music, press events, video shoots, campaigns for print magazines, e-comm and portraiture.
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When the terms of a mortgage loan are satisfied, the lender is deemed to have a positive outcome for your future, and the only thing that matters is that you get paid on time every month. This is one of the most important things to note about a mortgage loan, and to be honest, if you are aware of all of the little nuances that come with this, you will never, ever be able to go back to the old days.
Let me explain this to you in more detail. The first thing that you should know is that the term of a mortgage loan can vary greatly from one loan to another. Some lenders promise that the loan will be paid off in full, whereas others promise that you will not have to pay anything, or at least nothing that is due before the loan is even paid off.
The problem is, in the eyes of the lender, you have no idea what you are getting into. Because the terms of a loan can vary greatly from one lender to another, it’s important to be aware of any terms that you are taking on, and be prepared to accept them.
The idea behind a loan is to take out money for a specific amount of time and at a certain interest rate, and to pay it back in a specified amount of time. There are two main ways you can take out money. If your loan is from a specific lender, you use that lender’s services. If your loan is from another lender, you use the loan-lender’s services.
This is a common misconception. If you’re borrowing money from a different lender than your primary lender, the primary lender is supposed to be making the loan, not you. If you are taking out a loan for which you have not been presented with a loan-lenders services agreement, you are supposed to be familiar with the terms and conditions of your loan, and that you are aware that you have to keep them in mind when you are signing up to a loan.
A loan-lenders agreement is a contract between your lender and your primary lender that covers the rights and duties of the loan-lenders services. A contract must be signed by both loan-lenders and you, and it must be signed by both loan-lenders and the lender from which you are borrowing. If you dont have a contract with a particular lender, you are supposed to know that.
And it is also important that you know that you are signing up to a loan that has specific conditions, and that you are aware about these conditions. If you don’t, you are breaching the terms of your loan.
If you are not aware of the terms of your loan, you are breaching the terms of your loan. I have a friend who is a part-time lawyer and has a friend that is a full-time lawyer. She always tries to help me with my legal issues, but I dont always know about their terms. The best way to know about these terms is to sign a contract with the lender and read it before you sign it.
Here’s the thing though, if you don’t read it, you are not legally bound to it. It is called the Consumer Loan Agreement between your lender and the lender. You can always get a copy of it from any of the major lending institutions if you are interested.
You should have read the entire contract before you signed it. The terms of the loan are very specific.


Insurance giant sets sights on building energy-efficient modular homes
One of the UK’s largest insurance companies has set its sights on building modular, energy-efficient homes, a recent news report has been able to suggest.
Legal & General Modular Homes will build 154 homes at an eight-acre site on Portholme Road, Selby in North Yorkshire. The houses will be constructed offsite at Legal & General’s in Sherburn-in-Elmet factory and transported in large pieces to the site. This modular way of constructing offsite will help lower material use and waste, while streamlined construction processes will lower the carbon footprint of the project.
The company has ambitions to build 3,000 modular homes out of the factory annually by 2024. An additional 350 homes are expected to be created this year.
The development will consist of 76 one-and-two bedroom apartments and 78 two-and-three bedroom houses, with 30% consisting of affordable housing. All homes are being designed to achieve EPC A ratings, of which only 1% of all new builds achieve.
“Using modular construction, Legal & General will be able to deliver high-quality homes at a much faster rate than through traditional construction. In a post-Covid-19 crisis environment, the speed of delivery will be more important than ever before,” Legal & General Modular Homes’ chief executive Rosie Toogood said.
HeatingSave – the Building Management System (BMS) of Choice for Modular Buildings
A single HeatingSave system will control the comfort conditions within a single modular building. Modular buildings allow for cables to be effortlessly installed during manufacture to provide a low cost advanced heating/cooling and energy management system. Smart card access control can be installed on the front door and you won’t have to change the locks when a key is lost/stolen. Simply cancel the smart card, assign a new one and you are up and running in minutes. This can be done locally or at a central location.
Works on electric, IR heating panels, gas or oil
Infrared panels connected to HeatingSave’s occupancy management allows for typically 3KkW fan heaters or far IR panels to be turned on when people are around and off when they are not. Since both of these heating devices have a fast recovery rate, they work wonderfully well with HeatingSave; all the time monitoring and measuring the energy consumption.
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It’s simple and cheap to install a pulse output water meter when the modular building is constructed. HeatingSave can monitor and alert on over-usage or leaks; emailing or Texting a cascading priority of people if things go wrong.


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Rural studies have shown considerable interest in the implications the eventization of agriculture has for both rural communities and the agri-food system in the Global North. To contribute to the debate on the transformative potential of agri-food events such as farm festivals and agritourism, in this paper I present ethnographic evidence from a visitors` day taking place at the site of an organic smallholder farm in rural Western Bohemia. Attending to the network of human and non-human agents interacting during the event, I unpack the meaning and aspirations funders, farmers and visitors ascribe to the event. Drawing from the concept of consumer citizenship as well as focussing on the plurality of alternative agri-food practices co-exiting in Czechia, I show how the farm event makes (in)visible and reproduces, but also challenges the hierarchies and power structures within the diversified field of alternative food networks.
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Decker, Anja. 2021. „Kooperationen, Abgrenzungen, (Un)Sichtbarkeiten. Landevents als temporäre Akteur*innengeflechte moralisierter Märkte. [Cooperations, distinctions, (in)visibilities. Rural events as temporal networks within moralized markes.].“ Pp. 295-317, in: Fenske, M.; Peselmann, A.; Best, D. (eds.). Ländliches vielfach! Leben und Wirtschaften in erweiterten sozialen Entitäten. Würzburg: Königshausen & Neumann. ISBN 978-3-8260-7360-1.
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text: Christine has been selling real estate for more than 20 years. She has a keen eye for how to stage a home for sale and how to change a potential home to make it yours. She has lived in New York and Connecticut and presently has licenses in both states. She specializes in Bedford, NY and New Canaan, CT. While the villages are quite different, the variety of homes is similar, both in price and design. Her artistic eye brings a perspective to every listing. She and her husband have remodeled many homes and understands the value of changing and upgrading a property. She is a member of the Katonah Museum of Art, Silvermine Arts and volunteers with the Northern Westchester Community Center and St. Patrick’s Church.


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According to US media reports, the New York State legislators legalized recreational marijuana on March 30, local time. New York State is expected to become one of the largest marijuana markets in the United States. The fall of this huge domino will force the federal government to Have to examine the pace of full legalization.
Immediately, U.S. industrial hemp stocks strengthened collectively. Greenlane Holdings rose more than 30%, Tilray and Aphria rose more than 6%, Aurora hemp rose 5%, and Canopy Growth rose 3%. It is reported that the governor of New York State Cuomo signed a bill to legalize the use of marijuana by adults.

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Nate Solder and the New England Patriots offensive line have allowed 16 sacks and 33 quarterback hits through the first five games of the NFL season. That sack total is the most Brady has ever been sacked through his first five games of a season.
When speaking to the media, no one in the Patriots organization is sounding an alarm bell. Tom Brady, Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick have all downplayed the poor offensive line play.
Solder has probably been the biggest surprise in terms of performance. Considered one of the more solid left tackles in the NFL, Solder has been getting beaten with regularity in 2017.
Belichick was asked about his struggles on a conference call Monday, but the coach seemed reluctant to comment specifically on Solder.
“I think that overall as a team there are things that we all need to do better; coaching, playing, adjustments and so forth,” Belichick said. “Sometimes we haven’t just executed things the way that we want to do it.”
He was asked whether he thinks Solder can return to the level of play which he’s been known for.
“Our team isn’t centered around one position or one player,” Belichick said. “It never has been. I can’t imagine it will be in the future, so it’s a combination of all 11 guys working together offensively, 11 guys on defense, 11 guys in the kicking game. Ultimately, I think that, yeah, each of those units, that we can improve and we can play good.”
On Monday, Josh McDaniels spoke to Solder’s performances in 2017, and noted to talent-level of the players who have opposed Solder. He’s seen defensive ends and outside linebackers like Cameron Jordan and Whiney Mercilus.
“I think Nate battles a lot of the best players in the league over there at left tackle,” McDaniels said. “He’s done it for a long time. Just like every player, there’s going to be some plays that could you improve on them? Sure, but there’s a lot of good plays, too.”


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- 1 cup yellow peas/matara
- 2 green chilies (not added in the original recipe)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp shredded ginger
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Salt to taste
Peel the white skin of jackfruit seeds. Pressure cook they yellow peas and jackfruit seeds along with baking soda and salt with enough water for 3 whistles or until its soft.
Heat oil in kadai, splutter the mustard seeds, add the slited green chilies, chopped garlic, ginger and saute for a 2-3 minutes. Next add the pressure cooked jackfruit seeds and yellow peas, mix it together and add 1/2 cup of water.
Let this simmer on the stove for 10 minutes. Take it off the heat and serve it along with rice.

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I wrote this opinion piece (op-ed) in response to an article that appeared in the Jan. 9 issue of the North Bay (California) Business Journal. It was published this week’s (Jan. 23) issue, which was delivered to my mailbox yesterday Jan. 21. (The published version appeared under an additional headline – “Visitors pay hotel tax, but at what cost locally?”)
In “Hotel tax: Sky’s the Limit?” (North Bay Business Journal, Jan. 9, 2017), Tim Zahner, Sonoma County Tourism’s chief marketing officer, was quoted as saying that the hotel tax (TOT) “doesn’t strain municipal coffers or local residents.” And Sonoma County Lodging Association president Lowell Johnson said: “It’s our opinion that people just kind of accept it, like anything else that’s taxed. They can negotiate a room rate, but the tax, whatever it is, they don’t have a choice. The vendor is just passing it along.” Johnson acknowledged though that “for professional travelers and groups, however, [the TOT is] where the rubber meets the road.”
While I’m fairly new to Sonoma County (I arrived in 2013) and am neither a tourism executive nor an economist (I’m a business writer, editor and former public relations executive), for the past 14 years I’ve edited weekly articles written by arguably the most prominent voice in Hawaii’s tourism industry, Dr. Richard Kelley, chairman emeritus of Hawaii’s largest hotel group, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. This has given me a bit of the benefit of his vast experience and considerable insight.
So, despite the risk of being perceived as rushing in “where angels fear to tread,” I think it worth sharing some of what I’ve learned with North Bay readers. Of course there is much that differentiates the Wine Country visitor industry from Hawaii’s. Two examples: Many Sonoma and Napa visitors arrive by car, which means they’re not impelled by the cost and hassle of flying to stay as long as most visitors to Hawaii. Also, average room rates – and therefore the TOT’s cost to travelers – are lower here than in Hawaii.
Nonetheless, I offer the following wisdom – partially paraphrased and condensed – from an industry insider with whom I’ve worked closely (and who has given me permission to convey these thoughts):
- What many politicians fail to see is that raising the tax burden on the visitor industry is counterproductive because it decreases hotels’ competitiveness, thus weakening the industry’s contribution to the economy and lowering overall tax revenue.
- The market is very price-sensitive, and tourism is highly competitive. Unless the laws of economics have been unexpectedly repealed, if prices go up, some customers will go to less costly destinations. This is especially true of leisure travelers, who pay all costs themselves, unlike business travelers, whose expenses are either tax-deductible or paid for by their company. And most Wine Country visitors are leisure travelers.
- Visitors are happy to pay local taxes like everyone else, but when it’s clear they’re being singled out and soaked – with hotel taxes, car rental taxes, etc. – it’s a big turn-off.
- Politicians think they can get away with raising hotel taxes because visitors don’t vote. But they do – with their pocketbooks. And when they feel ripped off, they tell the whole world on the internet.
- One Hawaii legislator said, “for the most part [the hotel tax] is exported, it is paid by people who come here. So we are trying to eliminate the hurt for our residents.” That sounds great, but in real life tax collections may actually go down, and jobs may be lost. Here’s why: Raising the hotel tax raises the cost of travel, and that lowers visitor spending. This means fewer outside dollars coming into the community, which means fewer jobs in hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions – and in the companies that provide them with goods and services. Employees of the visitor industry and its vast network of local suppliers and vendors will have less to spend at supermarkets, drug stores and everywhere else. Unemployment, bankruptcies and foreclosures will rise. Home values may fall. Local charitable organizations will receive less support. And government revenues – from all taxpayers – may fall too. That’s right – raising the hotel tax may paradoxically lead to lower total tax collections. So the “hurt” will not really be “exported” or “paid by people who come here” but felt by the very local residents the politicians want to protect.
So, is the sky the limit? Ask Icarus (the mythical Greek who flew too high and close to the sun, which melted the wax in his artificial wings, plunging him into the sea).

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* Alberto Del Rio def. Zack Ryder in a “Money in the Bank” qualifying match.
* Rusev def. Kalisto to retain the WWE United States Championship.
* Natalya def. Dana Brooke via DQ. Charlotte interfered.
* Tyler Breeze and Fandango def. R-Truth and Goldust.
* The Miz def. Cesaro to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
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A pair of Mountaineers have landed on the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football.
Preseason all-conference honorees Dante Stills and Charles Woods each appear on the watch list, which was released Tuesday. West Virginia is one of several schools to have multiple student-athletes featured on the list.
Finalists for this award will be announced in November, and the winner will be revealed Dec. 5 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Additionally, Stills was named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy. That award is given annually to the top interior lineman in college football.
The recipient of the 2022 Outland Trophy will be named Dec. 8.


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Musically speaking, Rihanna isn't the most interesting pop star on the charts right now, but she's probably the most skilled in the art of partying - reports Zimbio.com.
A few days ago, the Barbados-born singer spent a day off frolicking with the likes of Cara Delevingne and BFF Melissa Forde on a yacht in the South of France. When she wasn't tubing or sipping on Coronas, Rihanna was apparently enjoying Jay-Z's just-released album Magna Carta... Holy Grail, specifically the tune "Part II (On the Run)," featuring Beyoncé.
Perhaps this will finally put an end to the rumors that she and Queen Bey aren't totally down with each other. Or it'll fuel them. Either/or, really.

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[January 14, 2013]
Tax season starts up at DSS
Jan 14, 2013 (The Wilson Daily Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Wilson County Department of Social Services is getting ready for this year's tax season. And today officials will start taking appointments for those who need to get their taxes done.
The agency's program, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA, provides free tax preparation for low to moderate income families for Wilson residents who $51,000 or less per year.
"It's amazing that it's free," said Lucama resident Robin Johnson. "And they do it electronically." This will the third year, Robin and her husband, Ron, have utilized the service.
The program is primarily funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Internal Revenue Service. For the remainder of the funding, DSS officials use volunteers, who are trained and certified to prepare those taxes. DSS staff, along with Barton College and Wilson Community College volunteers work in collaboration each year to provide the free service.
"Each year we hear from so many families that saved money by using this service," said Amber Denning, DSS' VITA program coordinator. "We serve every type of family." NEARLY $1 MILLION IN REFUNDS Last year's program helped 695 families with nearly $1 million in state and federal refunds, officials said. The Johnsons were one of those families.
"People charge hundreds of dollars for this, and here they are," Robin said. "They go so beyond the call." The Johnsons said the first year they heard about the free tax program, they almost couldn't believe it.
"We were totally dumbfounded, shocked by it," Robin said. "It was just amazing they offered the same service, same courtesy." And that year, due to various situations, the Johnsons didn't think they were going to get any money back.
"We were very surprised that we were going to get anything back," Robin said. "They saved us." She said while they know there are many more families struggling even more they are in a tough economy, the program helped them save money by not having to pay someone to do their taxes.
Denning said that's what the program is all about.
"It saves (families) a tremendous amount of money," Denning said. "It's a cutting edge type of program. We want more people to take advantage of it." On average, people usually pay between $150 to $200 for someone to prepare their taxes. Last year, DSS officials estimated they saved those hundreds of families they served $139,000 combined.
A SERVICE When the program first started nine years ago, volunteers prepared 110 tax returns, Denning said. Officials said they've continued to see an increase in clients as more find about the free program.
"We increased significantly last year," Denning said. "Our program has a lot of sustainability. Our leadership here fully supports our program." From college students to retired folks, the program has helped many types of families.
DSS Communications Manager Ron Hunt said the program is for anyone who is eligible.
"There's not a typical person," he said. "This really is a service to anyone." The eligibility only requires folks to make $51,000 or less, officials said.
But the program isn't just about tax preparations. Volunteers also give families information on building savings, asset building and home ownership programs. Officials also said the VITA site has specific goals, too, which include providing outreach and education to working families about the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
MORE THAN A TAX PROGRAM The Johnsons said they still use those valuable tips they received from volunteers three years ago.
Robin said like some people, they have a high deductible for medicines and doctor's bills. VITA volunteers suggested they keep a folder to keep all their receipts in for the entire year.
"You have one place for all your receipts," she said. "We have an accordion briefcase and keep our little papers in it for the year." The Johnsons said they've already started getting those receipts together for this year.
"It's a lot of little things like that you don't think of," Robin said.
Hunt said the program is successful due to the collaboration of many throughout the Wilson community.
"Partnerships are important," he said, adding the program helps families keep more of their own money.
"That's one of the best things we can do," Hunt said.
While there are many VITA program sites around the country, there are few that are housed at department of social services. Wilson's DSS is one of those few across the country, officials said.
"It's our opportunity as an agency to reach out in a nontraditional manner," Denning said about their program that has gained recognition throughout the state and country. "We try to let them know about several things when they come in the door. It's more than getting your taxes done. It's a way to build relationships with families." firstname.lastname@example.org -- 265-7879 ___ (c)2013 The Wilson Daily Times (Wilson, N.C.) Visit The Wilson Daily Times (Wilson, N.C.) at www.wilsontimes.com Distributed by MCT Information Services
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Over 1 million people visit Pacific Spirit Park every year, and there are literally hundreds of ways one might choose to enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors. Below are only some of the ways we see visitors making use of park space on a daily basis.
Walking in Pacific Spirit Park can make you forget that you live in one of the largest urban area in the country. Huge cedars tower overhead and native plants, like salal and salmonberry, grow along the trails. This little piece of Pacific rainforest is a reminder of what the landscape of much of the Lower Mainland looked like centuries ago.
If you’ve never been in the park before, the parking lot at the former location of the Park Centre along 16th Avenue is a good place to start. From there you can follow Cleveland trail north or south into the forest.
If you go south you will have the choice of several trails, like Nature, Hemlock or Deer Fern. A pleasant loop in that area is to follow Cleveland until Nature. Turn right on Nature, then right on Hemlock, then right on Council and right again on Swordfern. Swordfern will take you back to 16th Avenue just west of the Park Centre. Another right onto the Sherry Sakamoto trail (see Vancouver History, April 23, 1989) brings you back to the parking lot.
The area of the Park just north of the Park Centre is slightly smaller, but there are still several trail options including Heron, Lily of the Valley and Nature.
Another entrance into the Park is from Spanish Banks beach. You can enter Spanish trail from Northwest Marine Drive. You can also follow the foreshore right around to the Booming grounds. Following Marine Drive around the point, you will find several trails down to Wreck Beach.
And a walk not to be missed is the Camosun Bog boardwalk at 19th Avenue and Crown. A dedicated group of volunteers has restored this rare ecosystem. A 180m boardwalk with interpretive signage makes this a great trip for kids.
The BC Mobility Opportunities Society provides trail access for people with disabilities. For information, call 604-688-6464.
Pacific Spirit Park has numerous trails for running, whether you are out for a leisurely jog or training for your next marathon.
South of 16th Avenue, Imperial and Long Trail are wide and well-suited to those running in a group, or with trail-ready jogging strollers. Or, avoid the masses by taking some of the narrower trails, like Swordfern, Huckleberry and Council, which take you deep into the forest.
You can also enter the Park along Blanca Street. The pretty Lily of the Valley trail joins up with Cleveland trail take you close to the main gates of the University of British Columbia campus.
For those looking for water views, a run up and down the steps leading to Wreck Beach at Trail 6 can give you some great anaerobic training. It’s best to avoid this route on busy summer days, as there will be dozens of people using the steps. But on a clear winter morning you may have the beach to yourself!
When running in the Park, remember to stick to trails, take sufficient water, and tell people where you are going. Consult a map before going and plan your route—the Park is large and there’s nothing worse than running out of steam when you’re still a few kilometres from home.
Remember trail etiquette, and remember to yield to horses, and walkers who may not be able to move out of your way. Cyclists should yield to runners.
With 763 hectares of land and 73km of mostly off-leash trails, Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a dog walker’s paradise. That is why there are an estimated 360,000 dog visits annually.
The entire park was off-leash prior to 2002. Due to conflicts with walkers, bikers and equestrians, the Metro Vancouver introduced a Dog Management Program. This program was created through public consultation where many options were examined.
There still remains an element of our community which believes that the entire park should be on-leash. Please remember this when you walk your dog in this spectacular setting. Ensuring that we continue to be able to enjoy this wonderful resource requires some amount of responsibility.
Stay on marked trails
Leash up 10 metres from stream crossings
Respect leash-required and no-dog trail designations
Keep dogs under control: maximum 10 metres from owner, come when called, don’t bother others
Leash up when horses approach
Leash up the first 50 metres from park entrances and remember to pick up your dog’s poop
Maximum 3 dogs per handler — one leash and collar per dog
Canine etiquette guidelines are posted at major trail heads.
Commercial dog walkers require a Metro Vancouver Commercial Use Permit. For more information, contact the Metro Vancouver Parks West Area Office at 604-224-5739.
The increasing number of dog visits is putting pressure on the Park’s ecosystem. If we all act responsibly we can be sure to have this wonderful place stay off-leash well into the future.
Enjoying the Beach
Pacific Spirit Park includes almost 8 km of beach around the tip of Point Grey peninsula. The many “personalities” of this beach offer different attractions for different people.
This 7.8 kilometre long wilderness-like beach, which follows a promontory below an emerald-green forested, 200-foot high, cliff system weathered to beauty akin the White cliffs of Dover, is Canada’s first and largest, legal, clothing-optional beach. Over 500,000 visitors from around the world have visited the beach and on a peak summer’s day, over 14,000 visitors enjoy the tranquil beauty of this most beautiful of Vancouver’s beaches.


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I know there has been some confusion regarding vaccination sites in the constituency for those eligible for Covid and/or flu vaccinations. I have been in contact with the Sussex NHS Integrated Care Body (the NHS body responsible for the vaccine rollout locally) who have provided me with the following information:
- Blue Coats Sports Centre at Christ’s Hospital School on Sundays for patients registered at GP practices in the Horsham Collaborative Primary Care Network, these being:
- Village Surgery
- Courtyard Surgery
- Rudgwick Medical Centre
- Cowfold Surgery
- Holbrook Surgery on Saturdays and Sundays for patients registered with GP practices in the Horsham Central PCN, these being:
- Park Surgery
- Orchard Surgery
- Riverside Surgery
- Holbrook Surgery
- Satellite clinics from Billingshurst Surgery on Saturdays for patients registered with GP practice in the Chanctonbury PCN, these being:
- Henfield Medical Centre
- Steyning Medical Practice
- Glebe Surgery (Storrington)
- Billingshurst Surgery
- Patients registered at Ouse Valley Practice and Crawley Down can attend vaccination clinics at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath and a satellite site at East Grinstead Rugby Clinic.
Bookings for these sites are available via local booking systems and the National Booking System. Apart from Billingshurst which is arranging clinic appointments through the GP practices in the PCN and are therefore not on the National Booking System.
Each of these services are offering co-administration of Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations for patients who are registered at one of their PCN GP practices. This is because flu vaccinations are ordered and funded at a Practice level; for this reason, only patients registered at a practice within the PCN for the specified local vaccination site can be offered a flu vaccination. Patients registered outside the PCN are advised to follow guidance from their own GP practice regarding flu vaccination.
Overall uptake of the vaccinations has been good with more than half of those eligible coming forward for their vaccination.
I would encourage anyone who is eligible for their Covid and/or flu vaccine to come forward and get vaccinated as soon as possible. Nationally the number in hospital with the flu is three times higher than the peak seen last winter despite it only being the start of the flu season.
If anyone who is eligible is having difficulty getting a Covid or flu vaccine then please do not hesitate to get in contact with me. You can either use the contact page on my website or email me on firstname.lastname@example.org

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Tri-County prep volleyball teams battle for sectional titles
Could it be high schools just 14 miles apart from another could compete in the same tournament?
Indeed, both No. 5 ranked Fall Creek and Osseo-Fairchild are in the finals of their respective WIAA sectional tournaments and wins tonight at 7 p.m. in their home gyms will put them at the state tournament next Saturday in Wausau.
FC will have a tough challenge as they face No. 3 ranked Granstburg who is 7-0 this season while the Crickets are 15-2. The Pirates have been a traditional power in girls volleyball at the small school level, winning state titles in 2001 and 2009. Grantsburg has been to 14 state tournaments, the latest in 2018. Fall Creek made its first appearance at the state tourney last season and are the defending sectional champions. FC easily swept aside Clear Lake, last season's Division 4 champions, in the semifinals at Fall Creek.
Osseo-Fairchild has been on a remarkable roll after a 2-5 record just before the playoffs. The Thunder have won five straight matches including last Thursday's sectional semifinal win over Mondovi. O-F rallied to win three straight games after losing the first Game 1 by a 25-12 score.
"It was nerves, no questions," O-F head coach Sharon Steinke said. "Once we got on a roll everything just clicked and worked for us just like it has this season."
The nerves were largely due to this being unchartered territory for O-F as they last won a regional title in 1985. They were sectional runner-ups in 1974.
The Thunder faces a 6-3 Cochrane-Fountain City squad which upended the top seed in the tourney, Mineral Point, by a 3-1 score on the road. C-FC has traditionally strong program, winning many Dairyland Conference and regional title although they've only been to state once, in 1987.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state tournament has been moved from the Resch Center in Green Bay and broken with a different high school across the state hosting each division. The tourney is only one-day as well. The Division 3 tournament will be in Wausau at West High School.


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Join Dr. Jonathan Kurman to discuss a new literature update on single-use comparison studies.
Flexible and Semi-Rigid Endoscope Processing : Applying the New AAMI ST91 Standard
This webinar discusses evidence-based approaches to implement the new standards across for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
The power of single-use bronchoscopes, their role in diagnosing COPD and their new-found role in interventional pulmonology were among the themes of our most-read stories of the past six months.
Manual cleaning of medical devices not only soaks workers at the sink, it also sends potentially contaminated droplets more than seven feet away, showing a need for better controls, new research shows.
Endoscopy Insights Podcast
A recent study found that three of four single-use flexible bronchoscopes that were tested performed better in flexion and extension than reusable competitors. One of the study's authors is Dr. Jonathan Kurman who is our guest on this episode.
Three of four single-use flexible bronchoscopes recently tested showed better flexion and extension than reusable competitors, according to a study presented last week at the World Congress for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WCBIP) 2022.
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I am drawn to sewing. I like needles and colored threads, small work and tiny stitches – lap work. Some call it piecework. I call it peacework. Recently, I spent some time looking at quilts and especially crazy quilts. I admired the controlled randomness of the construction and the fact that they were usually made of remnants. The idea of using things that are left over, the bits that remain after something is made, has a strong appeal. Pieces of memory making new memories.
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In addition to its natural, fluid resistance, the Elite Wave Water Rowing Machine features many performance upgrades that push you to row harder, faster and longer. When mounting the rower, you will immediately notice the ease and customization of the footplates and straps. The footplates, which accommodate a wide range of foot sizes with their adjustable length, feature a heel strap that secures the feet while also allowing the heel to rise higher for a wider range of motion. There are also quick-adjust straps with finger loops so you can quickly secure your feet – even in the middle of the workout. Once you push, extend and bend, the seat glides atop the aluminum rowing beam, providing a smoother workout.
There is much to love about the WaterRower--and I do love it--but I would echo others' comments that although the seat rolls solidly and smoothly on the wood rails, the seat itself is very hard (I use a gel seat pad I bought for my hard fiberglass kayak seat), and the footpads are in need up rethinking and upgrading--the cheap plastic doesn't let you row in socks or barefoot and is not really worthy of a machine that is otherwise a stunning piece of engineering and a beautiful one as well. As one other person noted about his machine, my machine made a clicking noise on the return stroke, so I had to adjust the wheel underneath the top rail that connects to the footpad and pull it away gently from where it was rubbing against another component. Also, be warned: the instruction booklet is in the DVD case. I did not see the little sticker on the case telling me that, thinking I'd wait to watch the DVD until after I'd assembled it. But WaterRower has a copy of the assembly instructions on their website, along with a video (I found the written ones better and easier to follow), so I was able to assemble it with no difficulty.
The rowing machine itself is unlike any other on the market with its patented water filled flywheel. It is hard to exactly copy the action of a scull on the water, but the mechanics of the flywheel spinning in water comes in a close second on dry land. The fact that the water is 800 times denser than air means that there is no need for any extra resistance or dampening that you will find in normal air rowers. The faster you pull, the more resistance is generated giving it infinite variability. However, if you want to be able to practice rowing with a faster stroke, you will have to reduce the amount of water in the tank unlike an air rower where you just have to adjust the baffle.
According to Men’s Total Fitness, rowing machines are not only great for aerobic workouts, but they also work all of your body's major muscle groups. What’s more, you don’t have to go to the gym to work out on a rowing machine, as many manufacturers make high-quality rowing machines -- and even rowing machines that fold up for easy storage -- that are suitable for home use. Two popular types of rowing machines are the water rower and the air rower.
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Absolutely beautiful piece of functional furniture. I use this rower 3-5 times per week. The display is a little awkward and not nearly as advanced as the competition but for anyone short of a pro, it provides all the basic functions you could want. I've used plenty of rowers in gyms but this was my first purchase for home use. It was an excellent alternative to running outdoors in the winter and as an alternative to running when the legs need a little more recovery time. I have it set in the middle of it's resistance range and it is still plenty challenging. So there is a ton of adjustability in that regard. It's not quickly changed but for a single user device this doesn't matter. It's a different feeling than an air fan but I really like it.
The resistance of your rowing machine impacts how it moves. Select from hydraulic and magnetic rowing resistance. Hydraulic rowers are typically more compact in size, while magnetic machines make little noise as they operate. Details like easy-to-reach tension knobs or buttons allow you to increase or decrease the intensity of your resistance as you train.
Just reading the title will make you think that you are going to row a water vessel out in the rapids. But in this article we’re going to be talking about a different type of water rowing. This is a type of rowing machine that provides the most amazing total body workout among the cardio machine. The reason why it is a good option for you is because it will work on all of your body equally, from the upper part to the lower part, which may lead to amazing gains in all throughout your cardiovascular fitness. You do not need a boat to start rowing. All you need is this equipment and you are ready to go.
This elegant rowing machine builds strength and stamina by closely simulating a real world rowing experience. Its patented Waterflywheel, which moves through actual water, provides a smooth stroke that exercises 84% of your muscle mass evenly and prevents injuries. When not in use, the WaterRower can be stored vertically against a wall. Made in the USA from ethically sourced walnut wood. Assembly required.
One downside of the Waterrower for me are the footrests. Whilst they are perfectly adequate if you want to row in shoes, rowing barefoot, which is something I like to do, is impossible. The plastic is completely square at the bottom and has sharp edges that cut into your heels. I also found that my shoes get caught when trying to put them in and out of the holders, which is a bit irritating.
The frame is beyond durable and is designed for absorbing sound and vibration. There’s no creaking or other sounds that you might expect from wood components. It has a low center of gravity that keeps the rower in place while exerting full rowing power. The polycarbonate water tank is equally durable and practically indestructible. The Classic Rower doesn’t have any moving parts that can wear out, or belts and pulleys that need to be maintained.
Most of the Waterrower range is made of wood harvested from the sustainably managed Appalachian forests of the eastern United States. The machines are extremely well built and are beautiful to look at coming in Ash, Oak or Cherry wood. If you are concerned about having an exercise machine in a living area, then one of the wooden models will fit right in to your living room. They are also extremely quiet in operation due to the wooden construction and the use of a strap rather that a chain. The only thing you can really hear is the swishing sound of the water in the tank as you pull giving you the feeling that you are really on the river!
Not a lot to complain about on the Classic rower, but when searching for drawbacks of this rowing machine, the S4 Monitor is the one thing that occasionally comes up. It’s rather basic and it isn’t backlit. Regardless, the monitor has all necessary tracking and features for getting an excellent workout, and in normal lighting there is no problem reading the display.
The Water Rower comes partly preassembled in two large boxes. The assembly instructions are reasonably good, and as long as you take your time and follow them carefully (read all the text) it takes about 45 minutes from opening the first box to trying it out. I bought bottles of distilled water to fill it, which made it easy to fill using the included funnel & hose.


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Why is everyone so crazy about this green suff?!
WHAT IS MATCHA?
It's high-grade green tea! Matcha is a finely ground powder made from green tea leaves. It's unique of Japan, unlike other green teas. Matcha has been a part of Japanese culture for more or less 800 years.
Since Matcha comes in powder form, it can be consumed in a multitude of ways! Matcha Tea is delicious, and it comes with so many health benefits! Matcha can even be used to make lattes, smoothies, milk teas, and even fantastic cold brews!
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MATCHA TEA:
Green tea is a healthy substitute for coffee; thanks to the combination of caffeine and a chemical called L-theanine! L-theanine is an amino acid that improves your brain power and reduces anxiety simultaneously.
tip: if you're a coffee lover, add matcha to your mug instead of sugar
The antioxidants in matcha are responsible for this property. Matcha contains plenty of healthy germs, that fight off unwanted cells in the body. It has been proven to fight common colds and even the flu!
Matcha is one of the most well known superfoods out there. This powdered green tea contains 137 times more antioxidants than steeped green tea. One serving is has the same nutritional value of 10 cups of regularly brewed. Matcha is an undeniably powerful substance!
Catechin polyphenol EGCG, is the most powerful named antioxidant for fighting cancer. It is found in very high levels in Green Tea! In experiments, matcha has been found to prevent cancer stem cells from multiplying! This is truly an amazing medical discovery.
☆Supports Weight Loss
Matcha is extremely low in calories, and increases metabolism. There are about 3 calories per 8 ounce cup! Not many things that taste this great are low in calories. Green tea also increases the body's rate of burning calories by increasing your daily energy expenditure from 8-10% to 35-43%.
What's your favourite way to have Matcha?


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Model 1899 bayonet, manufactured by Waffenfabrik Neuhausen. Includes scabbard and leather frog.
Blade is in great condition but does have some spots of discoloration. Light surface marks and light pitting on the pommel.
Leather frog sattler stamp is nearly illegible, only the production year of 1949 is legible.
These bayonets were issued with the 1896/11 Infantry Rifle, 1911 Infantry Rifle, and K11 Carbine. The serial number indicates that this bayonet would have been issued with a 1911 Infantry Rifle produced in 1919.


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Let’s Chat is a telephone service, which provides regular calls and a friendly chat to people who feel isolated. Our volunteers make regular telephone calls to clients who are experiencing loneliness and isolation, to offer a bridge into outside world.
Conversations are not structured and offer support through shared conversations over the phone. Our clients have gotten to know our volunteers over time; they have gained friendships and feel comfortable and at ease.
In 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people found they had to shield due to underline health condition. This saw a rise in the demand for the service and more volunteers came on board to help in the community.
All of our volunteers have been DBS checked and regularly keep up to date with local services offering assistance in various areas.
Who will be offered this service?
People who are isolated as a result of:
- Being housebound
- Mental illness
- Physical illness/disability
- Geography – living away from family
How can Let’s Chat help its clients?
The callers can be helped by:
- Providing regular friendly chats
- Helping the client to feel connected
- Listening in a non judgmental way
- Sharing News with someone who cares
- Helping the client feel less isolated and alone
- Giving encouragement
- Passing on information on social groups, agencies that may be able to assist them e.g. social services, Age UK, HAD etc.
- Discussing resources
- Referring clients on to other agencies (with the clients permission)
- Giving the caller something to look forward to in the forthcoming week.
To find out more or to access the service, call our office on T: 01707 274 661. We have a fabulous team of volunteers with listening ears and ready to have conversations with you.
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Think any classic reel creation, and a good part of the pleasure is being immersed in its environs. Whether Apocalypse Now or Raging Bull, your choice of receivers ensures detailed reproduction of the ambience, the sheer nuances of every dialogue spoken. For over 65 years, Marantz has been the choice for home cinema purists, with AV amplifiers that combine home theatre prowess with the most encompassing soundstage.
Which brings us to Marantz’s 2020 SR series of 8K-Ready AV receiver and AV amplifiers receivers. Marantz’s four-strong 2020 SR-Series comprises the 7-channel SR5015, the 9-channel SR6015 and SR7015, and the flagship 11-channel SR8015.
Take the flagship SR8015. Featuring a large toroidal transformer, mounted centrally for mechanical balance and a copper plated chassis, it’s symmetrical monolithic amplifier design gives it 11 identical amplifier channels, each delivering a massive 205W per channel. Exquisite video performance is a given thanks to the latest HDMI technologies such as 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, various HDR format support including HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and Dynamic HDR. The Marantz SR8015 includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs for all your favourite sources. One dedicated 8K input supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through capability, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, 21:9 video, 3D and BT.2020 pass-through. Additionally, the latest HDCP 2.3 copy protection standard is supported on all HDMI ports.
Plus, with the PS5 and Xbox Series X coming up, Marantz have kept gamers in mind as well. All the four SR models, the SR5015, SR6015, SR7015 and SR8015, carry an HDMI port capable of supporting the latest HDMI v2.1 features and 40Gbps data rates. Which means that the AVRs can pass through 4K/120Hz video streams as well as supporting variable refresh rates (VRR). Plus automatic low latency mode switching means a connected TV will automatically switch to a fast response Game mode when a game source is detected. There’s also support for Quick Frame Transport technology, which carries frames at higher rates to further reduce display latency, and Quick Media Switching (QMS) technology, which uses the VRR system to stop your display from suffering momentary screen black outs when switching between video modes.
In terms of availability, the Marantz SR Series will be available at authorized Marantz retailers towards August and early September. SharafDG+ are the regional distributers of Marantz in the region, so head to uae.sharafdg.com to stay updated on availability!


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Immigration Detention in Texas [FACT SHEET]
By Ruthie Epstein
Texas by the Numbers
- Detained immigrants held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in facilities in Texas: 7,985 daily (24% of the total population detained by ICE).
- Detained immigrants held by ICE in Texas county jails: 3,000 daily.
- Detained immigrants held by ICE in remote facilities in Texas: 3,200 daily. (See ref. 1)
ICE Facilities in Texas
- Two ICE-run Service Processing Centers, El Paso and Port Isabel, hold a total of 1,700 immigrants per day.
- Two ICE-only Contract Detention Facilities, Houston and Pearsall, run by private prison companies, hold a total of 2,600 immigrants per day.
- Two “civil” detention facilities, Karnes County and Hutto, run by private prison companies, hold a total of 685 immigrants per day. (See ref. 2)
- 19 jails runs by counties or private prison companies hold the remaining 3,000 immigrants detained by ICE in Texas. The largest of these jails are Polk County, Rolling Plains, and East Hidalgo.
- ICE holds the overwhelming majority of the 400,000 asylum seekers and other immigrants it detains annually – under civil immigration law authority – in jails and jail-like facilities.
- ICE has 33,400 detention beds in about 250 facilities across the country.
- Arriving asylum seekers and many other immigrants are detained without access to individual court review of their detention.
- ICE spends $2 billion per year on detention – 28 times its budget for alternatives to detention.
- Detention costs taxpayers $164 per day. Alternatives cost taxpayers 30 cents to $14 per day. The pilot community-based alternatives program at Casa Marianella in Austin is a good model for the positive potential of alternatives to detention.
- Immigrants in removal proceedings do not receive government-funded counsel. Immigration detention creates a tremendous barrier to accessing legal representation. 40% of ICE’s detention beds are in remote locations.
- Highly regarded Legal Orientation Presentations reach just 15% of detained immigrants and 35% of detained immigrants in removal proceedings annually.
- Non-profit legal services providers – like American Gateways, RAICES, and ProBAR – are under-resourced to meet the need.
- Removal hearings are held via video at ICE facilities including Port Isabel, Hutto, and Rolling Plains, undermining due process for detained immigrants.
- Budget-strapped Texas counties seek to contract with ICE in hopes of revitalizing their economies through expanded immigration detention.

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I like the Craftsman one that I got Christmas a year ago. Great for cutting off bottoms of door trim to make it easy to install flooring. The sanding triangles work nicely too. I wish they had a wider blade too. I would like to see a chisel attachment as well. How's your nail gun doing??


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ANAT D502 - Basic Histology
Epithelial Tissue Pre-Lab
1. Be able to classify epithelial tissues by:
2. Define cell polarity (apical vs. basal).
3. Distinguish between endothelium and mesothelium.
4. Distinguish endocrine from exocrine glands.
5. Distinguish unicellular and multicellular glands.
6. Recognize that multicellular glands are classified as either simple (single unit) or compound (multiple, branched units); both types can be subdivided by the shape of their constituent units.
s19 heart (atrium and ventricle)
s30 abdominal skin
s45 submandibular gland
s48 trachea and esophagus
s63 liver and gallbladder
s69 urinary bladder
s86 thyroid/parathyroid gland
s89 adrenal [TA suprarenal] gland
s90 kidney (monkey)
s93 lung (human)
s98 eyelid monkey
demonstration slides: M69 contracted & distended urinary bladder
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Recall that there are four types of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve. Epithelial tissues consists of sheets of conjoined cells that (1) line surfaces and (2) form glands. As such, epithelial tissue covers the body, both inside and out, and affords a barrier property to the body. To accomplish this, the cells making up the tissue are typically tightly linked together and to the underlying tissue using cell - cell and cell - substrate specializations. The epithelial cell shape and stratification are related to its function. For example, the skin is specialized to act as a "physical" barrier to the outside world. This barrier is both structural (multi-layered) and chemical in nature. Another example is the cells that make up the tubular elements of the kidney. These cells are usually a single layer, are cuboidal to columnar in shape and have obvious polarity. These cells primarily present a chemical barrier and are involved in directional transport of water and solutes. As you learn about epithelia, think about what the cell's primary function is and relate this back to its structure.
I. Types of epithelial linings
Epithelial linings are classified by (1) the number of cell layers between their basement membrane and the surface (simple (1 layer), pseudostratified, and stratified (2+ layers)), (2) the shape of the outermost layer of cells (squamous, cuboidal, columnar), and, if present, (3) surface specializations (e.g., ciliated, keratinized). When naming the type of epithelia, be sure to include the first two criteria in the name, adding the third only if it is present. One key in identifying epithelia is the shape of the nucleus of the outermost cell which often mimics the shape of the cell.
1. Simple squamous
Simple squamous epithelia are noted by the flattened appearance (squamous) of their cells in transverse-section, and these epithelia are only one cell layer thick (simple). Found in many places, this type of epithelia also lines the circulatory systems and serous cavities of the body. Endothelium is the simple squamous epithelium that lines the lumen of both the cardiovascular and lymphatic circulatory systems. Mesothelium is the simple squamous epithelium that lines the serous body cavities derived from the embryonic coelom. The body cavities are the pleural cavities, pericardial cavity, peritoneal cavity and, in males, the cavities of the tunicae vaginalis testes. The linings are, respectively, the pleurae (paired), peritoneum, pericardium and, in males, the tunicae vaginalis testes (paired, hopefully). Organs protruding into the lining of these cavities become invested with a layer of mesothelium. The mesentery is a fold in the peritoneum produced by an organ protruding into it; thus, it is covered with a layer of mesothelium We will discuss the function of the mesentery when we examine the digestive system.
a) Endothelium: Good
examples of endothelia can be found in the blood
vessels within s10 of the mesentery.
Look on the lumenal side of the blood vessels.
Blood vessels are usually paired with a vein next to an artery. The vein
can be distinguished by its thinner wall and less robust elastin staining
near the lumen. Identify the vein and study the lumen/wall junction. At 20X,
you should observe nuclei that protrude
into the lumen of the vessel. These are the nuclei
of endothelial cells that line the lumen. Note that the layer is only
one cell thick. The appearance of the endothelial layer of the blood vessel
may be obscured in the larger vessels by the robust elastin staining.
Capillaries are essentially a one cell-layer-thick tube made of endothelial
cells and are readily found in this section. Look for a good example of a
capillary (both longitudinally and transverse sectioned) where you can make out
the endothelial cell nuclei. In transverse
the endothelial cell appears as a crescent
hugging a red blood cell. Longitudinal
section of capillaries are not as easy to find but appear
as string of red blood cells. Observation at higher magnification gives
one an appreciation of the endothelial
cell nuclei face on and in longitudinal section.
b) Mesothelium: Mesothelial cells can be found lining the exterior of the atrium on s19. This slide contains a section of both a ventricle and an atrium. The atrium is the smaller of the tissue sections on the slide and has a complete lumen. View the slide with the naked eye to locate the lumen and wall of the atria. View the atria with the microscope at low magnification to observe the wall of the organ. Observe the wall at higher magnification and you should observe a single layer of cells lining both the outside of the wall and the lumen. The mesothelial cells line the outer wall of the atria and at 40X, the nuclei are flat or squamous in appearance and one layer thick. On the lumenal side of the atria is the endothelial cell layer. Distinguishing the cell layer as either meso- or endothelium is not easy unless you know the topology of the tissue. There are some differences in the appearance of underlying tissue which can aide in the distinction between endo- and mesothelium and we will learn those later.
Another example of mesothelium can be found in s93 of the lung. Look along the intact side of the tissue and your should observed a single layer of simple squamous epithelial cells lying atop a irregular connective tissue layer. This is the mesothelium of the visceral pleura.
2) Simple cuboidal
Simple cuboidal cells are found both in endocrine and exocrine glands, in most of the tubular elements of the kidney, and in the duct portion of many glands. These cells are cubic in shape, as well as their nuclei. In some cases, the cell margins can be readily observed which is not the case with most simple squamous epithelia. The kidney section observed in s90 contains several profiles of tubular elements of the kidney and profiles of renal corpuscles. Pan across the section at low power; look for a field containing several good transverse sections of tubes, near or at the center of the section (medulla or middle). Change to high power and carefully examine these tubular elements. Some show more eosinophilic cytoplasmic staining than others. Note that the nuclei are round to cuboidal in shape. In the tubes with the lighter staining cytoplasm, you may be able to make out the cell boundaries by focusing up and down through the section. Also, in this cuboidal epithelia, the nuclei are closer to the base of the cell than the apex. Return to lower magnification and staying in the medulla search until you find longitudinally sectioned tubes. You will not likely find perfect transverse sections but you can study the appearance of simple cuboidal epithelia of tubes in longitudinal section. If the histology gods are with you, you may find a good example of longitudinal section that shows obvious cell margins. If you are an extremely observant histologist, like Dr. Swartz, you may find a face on view of the lumen of the tube. You will observe an apparent square or hexagonal lattice within the lumen that is the apex of the simple cuboidal epithelia. The junctional complex of the epithelia (tight junction + zonula adherens + macula adherens) produces the lattice that marks the cell margins near the apex.
Other examples of simple cuboidal epithelia can be found in the duct-portion of salivary glands. Observe the submandibular gland (s45) at low power and look for transverse sections of tubular elements. The lumens of the ducts are devoid of material and the cytoplasm of the cells usually stains light pink. Observe the ducts at 40X and note that the cell margins are not readily visible and that the nuclei are positioned more in the center of the cell than observed in the cuboidal epithelia of the kidney.
The follicular cells of the thyroid are an example of simple cuboidal epithelial cells of an endocrine gland. Study s86 at low power and you will observe eosinophilic sacs (follicles) and at higher power you will observe that these follicles are surrounded by a layer of cells. The eosinophilic material is colloid (protein). The cells lining the interior to the follicles are called thyroid follicular cells and are simple cuboidal epithelia. The slide that we have for study is an example of an inactive thyroid gland in which the follicular cells are somewhat flat to low cuboidal. However, the nuclei are still round/cuboidal in appearance.
3) Simple columnar
Simple columnar epithelia are
most readily found lining the lumen of the small intestine and gall bladder. These cells
are usually involved in absorption of nutrients and/or water. The cells are elongate
with their long axis perpendicular to the lumen. The nuclei are also elongate. We will
first observe the lining of the small intestine. Scan s95
(jejunum) at low power and you will observe one surface
which is thrown into folds (villi). Examine this region of the section at higher
power and you will observe the simple columnar cells
of this epithelia. At 40X, you can scan along the lining and look for a good example
of the simple columnar epithelial cells in longitudinal section. The nuclei are near
the cell base and in some cases the cell margins can be observed. The lumenal
border of the cell appears indistinct and is called the striated border and
results from super-positioning of the microvilli capping the cell.
Occasionally, you might observe vertical bars along the apical junctions of
adjacent cells; these are called terminal bars and they are the light
microscopic manifestation of the junctional complex. In some of the lining cells, you will
note a lack of cytoplasmic staining and terminal bars at the apex. These
round cells are goblet cells (unicellular gland cells). We will observe better examples
of this cell type in other sections.
Another example of simple columnar epithelia can be found along the lining of the gall bladder. Examine s63 with the naked eye. This slide contains the gall bladder and some liver. The large lumen that you observe with the naked eye is the lumen of the gall bladder. Examine the lining of this lumen at 10 - 40X and observe that the epithelia does not always appear as a single layer of cells; this is due to the super-positioning (overlaying) of cell layers in this relatively thick section. Keep scanning along the lining until you find an area that is "one nucleus" thick (i.e., one cell layer thick). At this location, the cells will show a simple columnar appearance and a striated border indicating the presence of apical microvilli. This epithelia does not contain goblet cells.
4) Stratified squamous
Stratified squamous epithelia line surfaces that are subject to abrasion. Those that are exposed directly to the environment (exterior skin) are keratinized (a layer of dead cells), while those that are not directly exposed (e.g. surfaces of the oral cavity, internal eyelid, vagina, terminal portion of the penile urethra) are only partially keratinized or not keratinized at all.. The cells within the epithelial layer are of various shapes but the type of epithelia is based upon the shape of the outermost layer of cells which are squamous.
Keratinized stratified squamous
epithelia is observed in s30 (abdominal skin). Examine
the slide at low power and you will observe one surface
which is more intensely stained than the other. This layer is the epidermis and contains
keratinized stratified squamous epithelia. Study the epidermis
at higher magnification, you will observe the various cell and nuclei shapes within
the layer. The cells near the base of the epithelia
are cuboidal to columnar in appearance, but that the outermost
layer of cells is squamous in shape. Within the outer layers, the nuclei are not readily
apparent because either they are visually occluded by granules within the cytoplasm
or have been shed by the cell. Fully keratinized cells are observed as multiple layers of pink to purple fibrous material sloughing off of the
surface of the epithelium.
The eyelid contains both keratinized and non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelia. Study s98 at low power to get an orientation of the section. The bulbous portion of the section is the junctional part of the eyelid which meets with the other eyelid and contains the hair follicles of the eyelid. There is a transition from keratinized (outer) to non-keratinized (eye side) of the stratified squamous epithelia. Observe this region of transition at 10- 40X. As you move towards the eye side, you loose the obvious keratin layer and can, maybe, make out the squamous (flattened) nuclei of the outermost layer of cells. There is pigmentation that caps the nuclei near the base of the epithelia and we will learn more about this later.
5) Stratified cuboidal and stratified columnar
Stratified cuboidal and stratified columnar epithelia are most commonly observed in the terminal portions of exocrine gland ducts. Return to slide 45 (submandibular gland) and look for large non-vascular lumen, typically found in the connective tissue septa outside of the secretory portions of the gland. Examination at higher magnification will reveal the walls of these ducts are comprised of 2 or more layers and the lumenal layer is cuboidal to columnar. In general, as exocrine ducts approach their secretory surface, their morphology becomes more like the epithelium lining that surface. In this case, the morphology of the submandibular gland ducts eventually become a stratified squamous epithelium like that lining the oral cavity.
6) Pseudostratified columnar
Pseudostratified columnar epithelia
are so called because of their apparent stratification. However, close examination
of the cells shows that while some of the cells span the thickness of the
epithelium to reach the lumenal surface, all of the cells are attached to
the basal membrane. This arrangement results in the nuclei of
this epithelium lying at different levels thus giving the illusion/impression
of stratification. This type of epithelia is always ciliated and is commonly
found in the respiratory tract of both sexes. [It is also found in the
male reproductive tract but this will be examined at a later time.] Slide 48 is a
section of both the esophagus and the trachea. Given that the lining of the esophagus
is non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelia, you should be able to distinguish which
lumen is the esophagus and which is the trachea. Carefully examine the
lining of the trachea and focus upon the lumenal most aspect of the lining cells.
You should observe (at 40X) fuzzy or hair-like projections
from the apex of the cells. These are cilia.
the stratification of the nuclei and notice how most cells can be observed to traverse
the thickness of the epithelia. Goblet cells are present in this epithelia. These cells
are recognized by their pale-staining cytoplasm in the shape of a goblet with the nuclei
located in the stem portion. Also recognized in this section is the basal membrane of
the epithelia. This is the pale, eosinophilic layer just beneath the epithelial cells.
It would be shown to more advantage if the specimen was stained with PAS to emphasize
the carbohydrate content of this layer.
Transitional epithelia is a
special type of epithelia restricted to the excretory passages of the urinary system
(renal pelvis, most of the urethra and urinary bladder). We will focus our study on the
as it presents the best example of transitional epithelia. It appears as stratified cuboidal
to squamous epithelia. However, a key features of this epithelia is its
lability in terms of thickness and the shape of the outermost cells. When the bladder is empty, the outermost
cells are polygonal or dome-shaped, but when the bladder is full (distended), the thickness of the epithelial layer
is less and the outermost cells
appear more squamous. Thus the name transitional epithelia.
Slide 69 contains a transverse-sections of an empty
urinary bladder. In
the center of the section, you will observe a convoluted empty space which is the lumen
of the bladder. Study the lining of this lumen which is transitional epithelia. A demonstration
slide has sections of an empty and
full bladder. For these, focus on the difference in the appearance of the epithelia
between the two states of the bladder. The thinner
of the two is the full bladder while the
thicker is the empty bladder. For
you convenience ,here
is a side-by-side comparison of the transitional epithelium in an empty
(left) and distended (right) state; note the transition of the surface (lumenal)
cell shape from polygonal to squamous.
We have already viewed an endocrine gland when we observed the simple cuboidal epithelia lining the follicles of the thyroid gland (s87). The secretory product from these cells is released into capillary beds that surround each follicle. Re-examine the slide to identify the capillaries between the follicles. Another example of an endocrine gland is the suprarenal [TA; adrenal] gland (s89). View this slide at low power and notice that the parenchyma can be roughly divided into a cortex region (outer) and a medulla region (inner). Direct your study to the cortical (outer) region. The key features to note in this region are the rich capillary beds and the foamy appearance of the cytoplasm of the cells. This latter feature is the result of these being steroid-secreting cells and thus originally contained a lot lipid which was lost during tissue processing.
Exocrine glands secrete their products into a lumen or onto the surface of the skin. The former are associated with the digestive and respiratory tracts and the latter includes sweat and sebaceous glands of the integument. These glands can be unicellular or multicellular. The multicellular glands can have different types of organization (tubular, compound tubuloacinar, etc) which are sometimes difficult to interpret from a one dimensional image of the gland. The cells of these glands secrete primarily proteins or mucous. An exception to this is the mammary gland whose secretion is rich in both proteins and lipids. Cells that secrete mucous have pale-staining cytoplasm when stained with H&E but red-staining when stained with PAS. Cells that secrete protein stain highly eosinophilic with H&E because of the high content of protein in the cytoplasm.
a) unicellular (goblet cells)
You have already observed the
goblet cells within the cilated pseudostratified columnar epithelia
found in the trachea (s48). Examine s95 (jejunum) and identify the goblet cells in the
epithelial layer of this section. The goblet cells
are somewhat swollen in this specimen relative to the goblet cells observed in the
i) simple tubular
An example of simple tubular glands can be observed on s99 (colon) which secretes mucous. Scan along the epithelial surface at low power and you should observe tubular glands both in longitudinal and transverse section. Study each view of the gland at 10 - 40X. The lumen of the gland should be readily observed in the transverse sections. In longitudinal section, the lumen is not as obvious and the mucous-secreting goblet cells are not as prevalent near the opening of the gland compared to the base. The cells that make this up simple tubular gland both secrete and channel the secretory product into the lumen (i.e., it is ductless).
ii) simple coiled tubular
The sweat glands of the skin are
simple coiled tubes
and are located in the dermis of the skin. Study s30
(abdominal skin) at low power and the dermal layer
is evident as the more eosinophilic layer. Look for a cluster
of cells surrounded by the rather acellular eosinophilic connective tissue. At higher
power, the gland will show several different aspects
of the coiled tubular gland including longitudinal and transverse-sections of tubes. The
cells of the glands are simple to stratified cuboidal epithelia with eosinophilic cytoplasm.
These glands have a distinctive secretory
portion and duct portion. The secretory portion is
made of simple cuboidal epithelia with a pailer staining cytoplasm than the duct
portion. The duct portion continues out to the epidermis where it fuses with the epidermis
and releases the glandular products onto the epithelia.
iii) compound tubuloacinar
The submandibular gland (s45) is a gland that secretes saliva into the oral cavity. It is classified as a compound tubuloacinar gland. The acinar aspect of the gland results from the sac-like appearance of the terminal secretory portions of the gland (L. acinus, berry, grape). The acini also have a grape-cluster-like arrangement. View the slide at low power and you will observe lobules of parenchyma. Examine the lobules at higher power and you will observe the simple cuboidal cells of the ducts of the gland. You will observe groups of pale-staining cells and highly eosinophilic cells. The pale staining cells are typically arranged in tubes and are called mucous tubules. These contain mucous secreting cells and their nuclei are located at the base of the cells. The highly eosinophilic cells are arranged in serous acini and these contain serous or protein secreting cells. The eosinophilic material is in small granules (secretory granules or zymogen) within the cytoplasm. In some cases you will observe mixed secretory units (mixed tubulo-acini) consisting of a mucous secreting tube capped by a group of serous cells. This cap is termed a serous demilune for obvious reasons.
III. Surface (apical/basal) specializations of epithelia
We previously looked at the jejunum (s95)
and gall bladder (S63) as examples of simple columnar epithelia. These cells are capped with actin-dense microvilli.
Briefly review these slide to locate the striated border discussed earlier.
We observed cilia in the trachea (s48).
Review this slide and note the fuzzy surface of the epithelia which represents the cilia
which reside on the apex of the cells.
3) junctional complex
The junctional complex or terminal bar (zonlua
occludens, zonula adherens and maybe macula adherins) is difficult to observe with the
light microscope/H&E sections. With some knowledge of how to use a microscope and
the three dimensional nature of the tissue, you may be able to find regions of the kidney
(s90) in which a tube has been cut en-face very near the lumenal surface of the
epithelial cells. Terminal bars can occasionally be observed among the
columnar epithelium of the jejunum (s95) .
4) basement membrane
The basement membrane of the epithelia can be observed also on s48 (trachea) just beneath the epithelial cells. If you did not notice this previously, carefully examine the epithelia and note the appearance and location of the basement membrane. Remember that all epithelia has a basement membrane; it is just particularly well developed and observable in the trachea.
Lab: Epithelial Tissue