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Two-thirds of independent voters believe friends and family are afraid to say who they will actually vote for in the midterm elections, a Convention of States Action/Trafalgar Group survey released exclusively to Breitbart News on Thursday revealed.
The survey found two-thirds of independents, 66.3 percent, expressing the belief that their friends and family members are “afraid to express their views about who they will vote for in the 2022 midterm elections.” The majority of Republican voters, 51.4 percent, said the same.
Further, 60.1 percent of independents believe their friends and family members will vote for Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections, compared to 30.5 percent who believe they will vote for Democrats. Perhaps what is most surprising is that over a quarter of Democrats, 27 percent, believe their friends and neighbors will vote for Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections as well.
“Our pollster Robert Cahaly is famous for having devised a method to ask voters what they themselves think by asking what their neighbors think, and we wanted to apply that principle to understanding how voters feel in the current climate,” Convention of States President Mark Meckler said in a statement, noting that most independents “appear to be breaking for Republicans in this poll, and interestingly that’s about the same number who are afraid to say who they’ll vote for.”
“This indicates that the theory of the ‘submerged voter’–voters so concerned about people finding out who they voted for that pollsters cannot detect them–will come into play in this midterm in a major way,” he added.
The survey coincides with recent polling indicating a forthcoming red wave nationwide, sparking the left’s latest scramble, rolling out big names such as former President Barack Obama, who stumped in Georgia, while President Biden travels to areas such as Florida and New Mexico. Meanwhile, twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is heading to New York to attempt to help vulnerable Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) across the finish line.
“But more importantly, I’m not sure they really understand the threats to their way of life,” Clinton said during a recent appearance on MSNBC, insulting the intelligence of the average American voter days ahead of the highly anticipated Election Day.

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Serum Aldosterone Levels in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy in Relation to Vascular Calcification
Diabetic Nephropathy(DN) is a complex disease manifested by persistence microalbuminuria occurring due to the interaction between hemodynamic and metabolic pathway that activates the local renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system resulting in a decline in renal functions.
This study aimed to quantify the associations between serum aldosterone concentration and fetuin- A as a marker of calcification in type 2 diabetic patients with and without microalbuminuria from one side, and study the possible relationship between aldosterone and fetuin-A with glycemic indices, serum electrolyte, renal function and microalbuminuria and body mass index from the other side.
A case-control study involved eighty-six adult subjects classified into three groups after testing urine microalbumin including thirty-two diabetics type 2 patients with positive microalbuminuria and twenty-eight diabetics type 2 patients with negative microalbuminuria and 26 healthy subjects during their visit to AL kindy specialized Center for Endocrinology and Diabetes / Baghdad. Those patients were compared to control group of 26 apparently healthy subjects, fasting blood samples was obtained from each of them in one occasion only to measure: fasting serum glucose, electrolyte, aldosterone, fetuin-A, urea, and creatinine. In addition to glycoheamoglobin, glomerular filtration rate and body mass index.
Despite the presence of microalbuminuria in thirty-two of the studied diabetics, there was no positive correlation between aldosterone and fetuin- A, besides that no significant variations in serum aldosterone ,glomerular filtration rate(GFR) values, while both groups showed a significant increase in fasting serum glucose and glycaoheamoglobin ,significant decrease in serum sodium and chloride in comparison with the control group , significant increase was detected in serum fetuin-A mean values in microalbuminuric diabetics. Whereas, negative microalbuminuric diabetics measures expressed a positive correlation between both serum sodium and chloride levels and fetuin -A.
The conclusion of this study diabetic patient are prone to vascular calcification
(VC) might be due to increase in aldosterone level or due to diabetic itself from this study we can conclude microalbuminuria can occur without a decline in renal function or a change in estimated GFR ,no definite correlation occur between aldosterone and fetuin- A, fetuin- A mean values are higher in diabetic patient with microalbuminuria compared to diabetic patients without microalbuminuria and control group and this referred to uncontrolled diabetes ,aldosterone show a correlation with weight and body mass index while fetuin- A does not show such correlation.
In general, electrolyte disturbances (hypernatremia) is more obvious in this study , and its occurrence is due to diabetic (osmotic diuresis) or drugs, while sodium retention which is a sign of aldosterone increment does not occur. Hypochloremia that occur in this study is due to chloride and it is in parallel with sodium level.

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Beware poison ivy
Poison ivy is an Asian and North American flowering plant known for causing contact dermatitis—itchy, oozing, blistering, irritating, and sometimes painful rashes in most people who touch it. The irritant is a chemical called urushiol, a clear, oily compound in the plant’s sap.
Identifying poison ivy
Learn to identify poison ivy (and similarly irritating poison oak and sumac) and look for it during daily playground safety checks. Note that the plant’s almond-shaped leaves change in color from light green to dark as the plant matures during the summer months. In early spring and late fall, however, the color can range from green to red, orange, and yellow. The mature leaves are 1- to 3-inches long, with smooth edges and surface. Leaflet clusters (in groups of three) alternate on the vine; the plant does not have thorns.
Unfortunately, the urushiol is present on the plant’s leaves, stem, and roots. The sap can remain active for several years so avoid handling dead leaves and vines.
Look for pictures of poison ivy that are taken in your locale to help avoid confusing the plant with others that have similar features like Virginia creeper (with serrated leaf edges), box elder (with opposite rather than alternating leaves), and blackberries (with thorns on the stems).
Identifying a poison ivy rash
Unlike poisonous plants that harm children when ingested, poison ivy irritates the skin. Few people are immune to the effects of urushiol, and most develop increasingly severe rashes with repeated exposure. In extreme cases, the allergic reaction can progress to anaphylaxis with swelling, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, and cardiac arrest.
A poison ivy plant’s urushiol-rich sap can contaminate clothing, shoes, and skin. Urushiol can bind on contact and remains active until deliberately eradicated. On the skin it causes uncolored or reddish bumps and then blistering. Often a rash occurs when contaminated clothing is removed, brushing the oil onto the skin. Similarly, the irritant can spread from a pet to under fingernails, to clothing, furniture, counters, and then to the skin.
Contact with urushiol causes a rash, so anyone can pick it up from anything that’s been in contact with the oil—a pet’s fur or a ball that has bumped into a plant. The blister fluid is not contagious and cannot spread the rash. The lines of blisters aren’t spread by scratching but follow the path the vine brushed against the skin or the oil was spread.
Blisters can develop within hours or may take as long as five days to appear after contact. After a few days the rash becomes crusty and can take as long as three weeks to heal completely.
Treating poison ivy
Immediate washing with soap and cool water may help prevent reactions. Remember, parents must give written approval for any medical treatment, including standard over-the-counter medications, like Calamine lotion, oatmeal baths, topical antihistamines, and baking soda pastes that can help relieve itching. You can, however, offer cold compresses that are both soothing and distracting.
Guidelines for programs
Keep play areas poison-ivy free. Eradication typically requires systemic chemical herbicides that are toxic. Never burn poison ivy. The smoke can impact the skin, eyes, and lungs.
Be alert to the plant on neighborhood walks and field trips.
Insist that children wash hands thoroughly after all outdoor play.
Help children resist scratching the rash; distraction is effective.
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The ekinex® EK-CB2-TP 6-fold pushbutton interface is a KNX device that can be used for either input or output. The device has 6 independent channels, integrates a KNX bus communication module and is compact enough for mounting onto flush-mounting boxes. Each of the 6 channels may be used alternatively:
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2.1 Unintended consequences
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 established a greater degree of coherence to the uneven patchwork of different services and processes that preceded it, but it came at a price. As the system grew, so did the numbers of children and young people being drawn into it.
With most measures of the crimes committed by young people suggesting falling levels of crime, the reasons for this growth in the numbers of young people in the system are complicated and controversial but the results were clear. By 2002 the number of young people in custody had risen to record highs. At 3,200 there were more young people locked up in England and Wales than in any other European State. Some of the reasons for this are explored in the next section.


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Euro 500K Crazy Jackpot Gaming Winning Overturned by Italian Court
The Italian Court of Appeal of Florence overturned a 500,000 euros crazy jackpot won in 2012 at a gambling hall, obliging the players to refund the amount.
Below is a summary of the circumstances of the case and its implications for future similar cases.
The VLT crazy jackpot winning
As reported by the press, in 2012, a group of three friends won in Pisa 494,000 euros at a video lottery (VLT) in a gaming hall in Italy. The owner of the gaming hall immediately disputed the winning, claiming that it had occurred due to a malfunctioning in the system that in 17 minutes had dispensed winning tickets, referring to the national jackpot that has a maximum amount of 500 thousand euros.
The matter had escalated to the Court of First Instance of Pisa, which upheld the position of the three players by ordering the gambling operator to pay out the amount of the winnings.
The decision of the Court of First Instance was immediately binding and the payment of the winning was not suspended by the Court of Appeal. As such, the operator had to pay the winning arising from the crazy jackpot.
The position of the Italian Court of Appeal on the crazy jackpot
The position of the Court of First Instance was overturned by the Italian Court of Appeal of Florence, which ruled that the winning arising from the crazy jackpot must be returned to the gambling operator with statutory interests accrued from the date of the payment.
According to the Court of Appeal, in fact, “the system malfunction that occurred on April 16, 2012, can be considered an established fact and no longer disputable. In fact, it is reiterated that the anomaly was made entirely evident and perceptible by the same player by reason of the fact – pointed out by the manager and not specifically contested by the man, that the winnings reported in the ticket issued by the machine, in the man’s possession, indicated an amount higher than the jackpot until then accumulated and clearly visible on the display of the device that was 401 thousand euros.”
The feedback arising from the court decision
The position of the Italian Court of Appeal of Florence on the crazy jackpot is in line with the consolidated case law on palpable errors in odds. Indeed, under Italian law, in case of errors
- on an essential term of a contract (as the odd would be for bets and the proper allocation of winnings according to the RNG would be for wagers)
- which are clearly recognizable by the other party (i.e., by players in case of significant mistakes in odds/winnings)
the contract (i.e. the bet/the wager) can be canceled with the mere consequential return of the amount bet/wagered.
The position appears to be quite straightforward, but the actual disputes with players in case of crazy jackpots or palpable errors in odds are much more complicated. As it is occurring in other countries, in case of a malfunctioning or error by the gambling operator, there are a number of players that try to take advantage of them, placing bets/wagers and then challenging the operator’s decision to cancel the bet. Frequently, the matter is escalated to the Italian gaming authority, ADM, which is issuing a payment order arguing that since their system recorded the winning, it has to be paid, also threatening the suspension of the operator’s gambling license.
At this stage, operators can either try to settle the case with the player or buy some time up to the point when the player might bring the case to court, which is extremely costly for operators. Unfortunately, it is a frequent scenario that occurs in several jurisdictions against which gambling authorities shall take a clear stance. Indeed the scenario is harming the whole market and indirectly damaging honest players since operators would be able to afford better odds and jackpots if they did not have to bear the cost of fraudsters.
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A suspect in a Thursday Killeen stabbing remained in the Bell County Jail Monday.
Bond was set at $100,000 for 24-year-old Danial Dene Graham.
Killeen police spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said the arrest was in connection with an incident that occurred during the noon hour on Thursday in the 3700 block of Stallion Drive.
Police were called to that location in reference to a stabbing victim.
The victim told arriving officers that someone they knew assaulted them and in the course of the assault, at one used a knife.
With identity information, police were able to find the suspect and make an arrest. Graham was booked into the Bell County Jail early Saturday morning.

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The Star City Plus gets new alloy wheels, colored five-step adjustable shock absorbers, clear lens indicators, and a number plate illuminator. It also has an instrument cluster with an analog speedometer and a digital information display.
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Protesting lorry drivers in Daghestan are expecting to meet today with deputies of the Russian Duma. According to the protesters, the outcome of the meeting will determine whether or not the strike continues. [Read more…]
There has been a surge of civic engagement in Daghestan since early 2017, with human rights groups even managing to achieve justice in several disputes. OC Media tried to find out what prompted people to go out into the streets, and what caused this surge of activity. [Read more…]
Residents of the Daghestani village of Kayakent blocked the federal motorway connecting Makhachkala with the city of Derbent on 24 April, demanding the release of two detained lorry drivers. [Read more…]
The local authorities in the Daghestani city of Kaspiysk were fined ₽300,000 ($5,400) on 14 April, for building on the city’s beach.
A resident of Daghestan was sentenced to six years in prison and one year of probation on 13 April, for attempting to join militants in Syria. Absudalam Ramazanov denies his guilt and is planning to appeal the verdict. [Read more…]
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A court in Makhachkala’s Sovetskiy District dismissed local resident Arsen Gasanov’s bid to have his name removed from the ‘preventive supervision list’ on 29 March. He plans to appeal the case at the republic’s Supreme Court. [Read more…]
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FHA does not lend money; fha insures loans in order to encourage mortgagees to lend. Title I manufactured home loans are not Federal Government loans or grants. The interest rate, which is negotiated between the borrower and the lender, is required to be fixed for the entire term of the loan, which is generally 20 years.
Consumer Explanation Letter Mortgage Letter of Explanation (Credit Inquiries) – Letter of Explanation (Credit Inquiries) Borrower Name and Address: _____. If yes, provide a mortgage statement, homeowner’s insurance and tax bill for that property. Do you have another loan application open with another lender at this time? YES NOHow Do I Apply For An Fha Loan An FHA Loan is a mortgage that’s insured by the Federal Housing Administration. They allow borrowers to finance homes with down payments as low as 3.5% and are especially popular with first-time homebuyers. fha loans are a good option for first-time homebuyers who may not have saved enough for a large down payment.
The low credit score and down payment requirements allow more homebuyers to qualify for home loans. FHA Loans only require a 3.5 percent down payment with a 580 credit score. They are insured by the Borrowers are required to pay mortgage insurance (mip) monthly, usually around 0.85 percent of the loan amount annually. If.
Fha 203 B Loan B Fha Loan 203 – Logancountywv – The 203(b) is the most common mortgage loan product insured by the FHA. If you’ve found a home for sale and it needs $5,000 or less in repairs an FHA 203(b) insured mortgage may be for you. If you’ve found a home for sale and it needs $5,000 or less in repairs an.
The fha loan offers the possibility to purchase many types of homes including single-family, condos, townhomes, and modular/mobile homes. But you have to exercise caution when you want to buy a mobile home, not every FHA lender will be willing to provide the financing.. Compare Offers from Several Mortgage Lenders.
FHA guidelines require either the conventional 3.5 percent down payment or no down payment at all if the buyer already has the land. There is also the standard limit of 6 percent on seller concessions toward loan closing costs.
FHA Loan Articles. FHA Construction-to-permanent loans avoid all that by using a single loan, one closing date, and specific steps and requirements for how the loan is to proceed into construction phase and what happens once the work is completed. An escrow account is required to pay the expenses of construction and related fees.
Let’s see what’s new in FHA & VA land. to close Refinance Loans for the month of January 2017. All Refinances: Last day to close 1/26/17. fha loan are now permitted to disburse on the last day of.
Maybe you want to refinance from a high interest chattel mortgage to a lower rate conventional or Federal Housing administration (fha) mortgage loan. a loan that includes both the mobile home and.

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Beverly Hills has a new city council that will help take the city into its centennial year celebrations.
John Mirisch, a former film executive from a family with a long history in the industry, was sworn in as mayor just after 9:30 p.m. by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich.
Lili Bose was installed as vice mayor just afterwards. Former mayor William Brien also took an oath as continuing council member along with newly re-elected Nancy Krasne.
Government transparency was on the minds of many Wednesday, including Mirisch, who called for the creation of a Sunshine Taskforce in his speech from the stage at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
'Let's try to be a light unto other cities and a local government by, for and of the people, where the representatives are not politicians but public servants and where rather than dividing us, local government connects us," said Mirisch.
Expanding public participation was also a theme. The city's latest election attracted just six candidates for three seats, and had just over 21 percent turnout.
Transportation and mobility came up in several speeches Wednesday as well, with Krasne saying she would fight for a return to offering two-hours of free parking throughout the city.
Mirisch, in turn, emphasized his support for public transit--but not at the expense of the local schools, like Beverly Hills High School where Metro plans to build a transit tunnel.
Mirisch called on Antonovich from the stage to help him reach out to Metro with new State Geological Survey data that supports a rerouting of the subway tunnel planned to go under the high school.
Mirisch also emphasized the need to continue working with Southeast Beverly Hills on its revitalization, and for cost controls on government spending, especially in the area of employee pensions.
The three-hour evening included many speeches and musical performances, including a visit from former federal Judge Harry Pregerson and his family. Pregerson, with the help of his son, swore in Nancy Krasne.


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Pain Management Using Cold and Heat
If properly used, a combination hot and cold therapy may provide relief for up to five days. This therapy is particularly efficient for injuries that have been sustained from overuse or tears in muscles. Also, it reduces inflammation and pain through dilation of blood vessels. It improves blood flow to the area that is injured. It can also help with joint pain that is chronic. The greatest thing is that both kinds of therapy can be used in conjunction!
When compared to heat therapy cold therapy decreases inflammation and blood flow to the affected region. The cold therapy lessens swelling and heating therapy increases blood flow and draws in more nutrients. Because of its calming effects on joints, heat therapy is particularly efficient in managing pain. Which method should you select to ease your discomfort? Here are some suggestions. Check out our helpful chart. Let’s examine how heat and cold therapy can work together.
Ice therapy can be extremely effective in reducing inflammation as well as swelling. It can also reduce swelling and inflammation. It can also create the sensation of numbness that slows down the brain’s pain signals. There are numerous effective cold therapy options, including the use of ice baths, homemade packs, and chemical cold packs. Follow the same protocol as heat therapy and limit exposure to cold. Don’t leave the ice pack on your skin for longer than 20 minutes because this could cause burns and hives.
While cold therapy is effective to reduce swelling, it does have certain limitations. It is not recommended for people who have suffered from chronic injuries. Additionally, cold therapy should not be applied on open wounds and is not recommended for patients suffering from neuropathic and circulatory disorders. Patients suffering from illnesses should consult their physician before applying cold therapy. Cold therapy can be applied to the affected areas only during the early stages of the pain.
Doctors suggest that you first apply ice to reduce swelling and then apply heat to relieve pain. Heat therapy improves blood flow and helps warm muscles prior to activity. Cold therapy however can slow blood flow and decreases swelling and pain. To get the most effective relief, patients should wrap the affected area in a thin towel. For best results cold therapy must be applied for a minimum of 15-20 minutes several times per day.
Depending on the nature of injury, heat or cold therapy is the most effective way of relieving pain. For acute pain, like the result of a muscle strain, heat is the best treatment. Cold therapy is suggested for chronic painsuch as long-term joint pain. However, there isn’t a hard and fast rule for which one is more efficient. Many people suffering from joint pain can benefit from cold therapy.
Cryotherapy, also known as cold therapy is used to lessen discomfort caused by inflammation as well as swelling. It reduces tissue damage by blocking nerve activity. It numbs muscles and decreases nerve activity. It also reduces inflammation and swelling by decreasing nerve activity. However, cold therapy is not suitable for all people especially pregnant women. Cold therapy is a better option for those suffering from severe injuries because it causes the body to respond differently to heat.
Inflammation is lessened
Cold therapy is a method to treat a variety of health conditions. It reduces inflammation by reducing the blood vessels of muscles, which decreases the flow of blood. Additionally, cold therapy reduces pain signal transmission via the brain. There are two kinds of cold therapy such as homemade ice packs and chemical cold packs. Like heat therapy, cold therapy should be limited to the recommended duration. If exposed to cold for too long could result in ice burns as well as itching.
Both cold and heat therapy have advantages, but both have adverse effects. Acute injuries are more likely to be treated with cold therapy because of the lower blood flow. The warmth therapy increases blood flow, reduces swelling, inflammation and improves circulation. It also has a psychologically calming impact on the patient, which makes it a great option to manage chronic pain. Cold therapy is not as effective in long-term pain management.


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Fashion publicist Celeste Miller has transitioned from representing accessories to making them with the launch of her luxury accessories line, Royal & Rolande. Each of the custom-made fine Italian handbags features a plate that can be monogrammed per customer request. Silhouettes include satchels, hobos, day clutches and evening clutches incorporating exotic materials such as eel, calf hair and a patent finish on leather. The bags wholesale from $275 to $1,200 and can be ordered at the brand’s Web site, royalandrolande.com. “It was all about doing something custom and personal that transcends the season,” Miller says. “I tried to create the perfect [pieces], combining the right dimensions, functional aspects and luxurious materials.” In coming seasons, Miller plans to expand the line to include shoes, weekend bags and small leather goods.
Alberta Ferretti's "Rainbow Week" sweaters are back. The designer closed her #MFW show with a few day-of-the-week sweaters, which first debuted on the catwalk last January as part of the pre-fall 2017 collection. #wwdfashion (📷: @delphineachard)

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Calbindin-D28K Limits Dopamine Release in Ventral but Not Dorsal Striatum by Regulating Ca2+ Availability and Dopamine Transporter Function.
ABSTRACT: The calcium-binding protein calbindin-D28K, or calb1, is expressed at higher levels by dopamine (DA) neurons originating in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) than in the adjacent substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc). Calb1 has received attention for a potential role in neuroprotection in Parkinson's disease. The underlying physiological roles for calb1 are incompletely understood. We used cre-loxP technology to knock down calb1 in mouse DA neurons to test whether calb1 governs axonal release of DA in the striatum, detected using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry ex vivo. In the ventral but not dorsal striatum, calb1 knockdown elevated DA release and modified the spatiotemporal coupling of Ca2+ entry to DA release. Furthermore, calb1 knockdown enhanced DA uptake but attenuated the impact of DA transporter (DAT) inhibition by cocaine on underlying DA release. These data reveal that calb1 acts through a range of mechanisms underpinning both DA release and uptake to limit DA transmission in the ventral but not dorsal striatum.
Project description:Calbindin-D28k is a calcium-binding protein that belongs to the troponin C superfamily. It is expressed in many tissues, including brain, intestine, kidney and pancreas, and performs roles as both a calcium buffer and a calcium sensor and carries out diverse physiological functions of importance. In order to resolve the crystal structure of human calbindin-D28k and to gain a better understanding of its biological functions, recombinant human calbindin-D28k was crystallized at 291 K using PEG 3350 as precipitant and a 2.4 A resolution X-ray data set was collected from a single flash-cooled crystal (100 K). The crystal belonged to space group C2, with unit-cell parameters a = 108.1, b = 28.2, c = 70.6 A, beta = 107.8 degrees . The presence of one molecule per asymmetric unit is presumed, corresponding to a Matthews coefficient of 1.75 A(3) Da(-1).
Project description:The calcium-binding protein calbindin-D28k is critical for hippocampal function and cognition, but its expression is markedly decreased in various neurological disorders associated with epileptiform activity and seizures. In Alzheimer's disease (AD) and epilepsy, both of which are accompanied by recurrent seizures, the severity of cognitive deficits reflects the degree of calbindin reduction in the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG). However, despite the importance of calbindin in both neuronal physiology and pathology, the regulatory mechanisms that control its expression in the hippocampus are poorly understood. Here we report an epigenetic mechanism through which seizures chronically suppress hippocampal calbindin expression and impair cognition. We demonstrate that ?FosB, a highly stable transcription factor, is induced in the hippocampus in mouse models of AD and seizures, in which it binds and triggers histone deacetylation at the promoter of the calbindin gene (Calb1) and downregulates Calb1 transcription. Notably, increasing DG calbindin levels, either by direct virus-mediated expression or inhibition of ?FosB signaling, improves spatial memory in a mouse model of AD. Moreover, levels of ?FosB and calbindin expression are inversely related in the DG of individuals with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) or AD and correlate with performance on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). We propose that chronic suppression of calbindin by ?FosB is one mechanism through which intermittent seizures drive persistent cognitive deficits in conditions accompanied by recurrent seizures.
Project description:Relatively little is known about the molecular control of midbrain dopamine release. Using high-fidelity imaging of pHluorin-tagged vesicular monoamine transporter 2 in dopamine neurons, we found that exocytosis was more loosely coupled to calcium entry than in fast synapses. In ventral tegmental area neurons, this allows exocytosis to be efficiently controlled by a native fast calcium buffer, calbindin-D28k, maintaining a lower vesicular release probability compared with substantia nigra neurons.
Project description:Although cognitive flexibility is mediated by different areas of the prefrontal cortex, evidence from patients with Parkinson's disease suggests an additional involvement of striatal dopamine (DA) signaling. Because both dorsal and ventral striatum receive prefrontal cortex projections, it is unclear whether DA signaling to either one or both of these regions is required for cognitive flexibility.Cognitive flexibility was examined with a water U-maze paradigm in which mice had to shift from an initially acquired escape strategy to a new strategy or to reverse the initially learned strategy. We tested mice with conditionally inactive tyrosine hydroxylase genes that can be activated by Cre recombinase. With region-specific viral gene therapy we selectively restricted DA signaling to either dorsal or ventral striatum.Restricting DA signaling to the ventral striatum did not impair learning of the initial strategy or reversal-learning but strongly disrupted strategy-shifting. In contrast, mice with DA signaling restricted to the dorsal striatum had intact learning of the initial strategy, reversal-learning, and strategy-shifting.Dopamine signaling in both dorsal and ventral striatum is sufficient for reversal-learning, whereas only DA signaling in the dorsal striatum is sufficient for the more demanding strategy-shifting task.
Project description:Calbindin-D28K is a widely expressed calcium-buffering cytoplasmic protein that is involved in many physiological processes. It has been shown to interact with other proteins, suggesting a role as a calcium sensor. Many of the targets of calbindin-D28K are of therapeutic interest: for example, inositol monophosphatase, the putative target of lithium therapy in bipolar disorder. Presented here is the first crystal structure of human calbindin-D28K. There are significant deviations in the tertiary structure when compared with the NMR structure of rat calbindin-D28K (PDB entry 2g9b), despite 98% sequence identity. Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) indicates that the crystal structure better predicts the properties of calbindin-D28K in solution compared with the NMR structure. Here, the first direct visualization of the calcium-binding properties of calbindin-D28K is presented. Four of the six EF-hands that make up the secondary structure of the protein contain a calcium-binding site. Two distinct conformations of the N-terminal EF-hand calcium-binding site were identified using long-wavelength calcium single-wavelength anomalous dispersion (SAD). This flexible region has previously been recognized as a protein-protein interaction interface. SAXS data collected in both the presence and absence of calcium indicate that there are no large structural differences in the globular structure of calbindin-D28K between the calcium-loaded and unloaded proteins.
Project description:Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1A1)-positive dopaminergic (DA) neurons at the ventral substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) preferentially degenerate in Parkinson's disease (PD). Their projection pattern and dopamine release properties, however, remains uncharacterized. Here we show that ALDH1A1-positive axons project predominantly to the rostral two-thirds of dorsal striatum. A portion of these axons converge on a small fraction of striosome compartments restricted to the dorsolateral striatum (DLS), where less dopamine release was measured compared to the adjacent matrix enriched with the ALDH1A1-negative axons. Genetic ablation of Aldh1a1 substantially increases the dopamine release in striosomes, but not in matrix. Additionally, the presence of PD-related human ?-synuclein A53T mutant or dopamine transporter (DAT) blockers also differentially affects the dopamine output in striosomes and matrix. Together, these results demonstrate distinct dopamine release characteristics of ALDH1A1-positive DA fibers, supporting a regional specific function of ALDH1A1 in regulating dopamine availability/release in striatum.
Project description:Dysfunctions of dopaminergic homeostasis leading to either low or high dopamine (DA) levels are causally linked to Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and addiction. Major sites of DA synthesis are the mesencephalic neurons originating in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area; these structures send major projections to the dorsal striatum (DSt) and nucleus accumbens (NAcc), respectively. DA finely tunes its own synthesis and release by activating DA D2 receptors (D2R). To date, this critical D2R-dependent function was thought to be solely due to activation of D2Rs on dopaminergic neurons (D2 autoreceptors); instead, using site-specific D2R knock-out mice, we uncover that D2 heteroreceptors located on non-DAergic medium spiny neurons participate in the control of DA levels. This D2 heteroreceptor-mediated mechanism is more efficient in the DSt than in NAcc, indicating that D2R signaling differentially regulates mesolimbic- versus nigrostriatal-mediated functions. This study reveals previously unappreciated control of DA signaling, shedding new light on region-specific regulation of DA-mediated effects.
Project description:Dopaminergic (DA) neurons in the midbrain provide rich topographic innervation of the striatum and are central to learning and to generating actions. Despite the importance of this DA innervation, it remains unclear whether and how DA neurons are specialized on the basis of the location of their striatal target. Thus, we sought to compare the function of subpopulations of DA neurons that target distinct striatal subregions in the context of an instrumental reversal learning task. We identified key differences in the encoding of reward and choice in dopamine terminals in dorsal versus ventral striatum: DA terminals in ventral striatum responded more strongly to reward consumption and reward-predicting cues, whereas DA terminals in dorsomedial striatum responded more strongly to contralateral choices. In both cases the terminals encoded a reward prediction error. Our results suggest that the DA modulation of the striatum is spatially organized to support the specialized function of the targeted subregion.
Project description:1alpha,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3] is known to modulate Ca2+ metabolism in several cell types. Vitamin-D-dependent calcium binding proteins such as calbindin-D28K (28 kDa calcium binding proteins) have been shown to be regulated by 1,25(OH)2D3 but the mechanisms controlling calbindin synthesis are still poorly understood in human osteoblast cell culture models. The human bone marrow stromal cells (HBMSC) described in this paper developed a calcified matrix, expressed osteocalcin (OC), osteopontin (OP) and responded to 1,25(OH)2D3. The expression of vitamin D receptor mRNA was demonstrated by reverse transcription-PCR. Calbindin-D28K protein was identified only in cells arising from the sixth subculture, which exhibited a calcified matrix and all of the osteoblastic markers, e.g. OC and OP. It was demonstrated by dot-immunodetection using immunological probes, and by in situ hybridization using labelled cDNA probes. Moreover, vitamin D3 enhanced calbindin-D28K synthesis as well as OC synthesis and alkaline phosphatase activity. Uptake of 45Ca induced into the matrix by 1,25(OH)2D3 supports the hypothesis that the calcium-enriched matrix could trap calbindin-D proteins. In conclusion, the studies in vitro described in the present paper indicate, for the first time, a possible role of calbindin-D28K in mineralized matrix formation in HBMSC.
Project description:The dopamine (DA) terminal field in the rat dorsal striatum is organized as a patchwork of domains that show distinct DA kinetics. The rate and short-term plasticity of evoked DA release, the rate of DA clearance and the actions of several dopaminergic drugs are all domain-dependent. The patchwork arises in part from local variations in the basal extracellular concentration of DA, which establishes an autoinhibitory tone in slow but not fast domains. The present study addressed the hypothesis that a domain patchwork might also exist in the nucleus accumbens core (NAcc), a DA terminal field that is deeply involved in reward processing and the mechanisms underlying substance abuse. DA recordings in the NAcc by fast-scan voltammetry during electrical stimulation of the medial forebrain bundle confirmed that the NAcc contains a patchwork of fast and slow domains showing significantly different rates of evoked DA release and DA clearance. Moreover, the NAcc domains are substantially different from those in the dorsal striatum. There were no signs in the NAcc of short-term plasticity of DA release during multiple consecutive stimuli, and no signs of a domain-dependent autoinhibitory tone. Thus, the NAcc domains are distinct from each other and from the domains of the dorsal striatum.


Today we discuss what I think is the 5X’s biggest shortcoming. It’s not the 1080p LCD display, which could perhaps do better in bright sunlight but is otherwise fine. It’s not the speaker—even a single front-firing speaker sounds better to me than any of the bottom-firing speakers I’ve put up with prior to my Nexus 6.
No, for me the 5X’s Achilles heel is its battery. It’s not bad, but it’s certainly not great.
The Doze feature in Android Marshmallow can certainly give you more time between charges. In the grab above you can see it doing its thing as my 5X lies dormant overnight.
Here’s the battery drain during daytime use. As you can see I didn’t put my phone down long enough for Doze to be of any significant benefit. Blame my favourite guilty pleasure, I guess. 😉 If you were wondering, screen-on time for this period was 3 hours, 5 minutes and 33 seconds.
I reckon you could safely squeeze about 12 hours of moderate use out of the 5X’s 2700 mAh battery. But heavy usage is going to be a problem.
I’ve seen a lot of discounted Anker portable chargers on Amazon as of late, and I think I understand why—3 Amp chargers seem to be the way forward for high-end Android devices. As a test I tried plugging a dead 5X into a 2 Amp charger; 5 minutes later it still wouldn’t power up. If you tried to top-up a 5X with anything less than 3 Amps it’s entirely possible that you’d deplete your battery faster than you could charge. And good luck finding a 3 Amp external battery, though I’m hopeful it won’t be a problem that lasts too far into 2016.
USB-C continues to be a minor nuisance, compounded by the compatibility issues mentioned in Monday’s post. Until these power and connectivity issues are sorted out it would be hard for me to recommend the Nexus 5X as a vacation phone, despite its excellent camera and LTE band support. Bummer.


Northwestern University is officially opening its massive $560 million, state of the art research center next week. Get a sneak peek inside.
Stanley Tigerman was as famous for his personality as he was for his buildings, private homes and public buildings that showed post-modernism’s tendency for humor, irreverence and invention.
The 17-story, curved-glass structure opened in May 1985 to house state offices. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure in April authorizing the sale of the building, which has been hailed for its architecture but derided for its functionality.
An iconic volunteer organization has a worldwide reach – and Chicago roots. We take a look inside the renovations underway at the home of Rotary International founder Paul Harris.
The James R. Thompson Center has been controversial since it landed in the Loop in 1985. Now, a new layer of controversy has been added to the building’s history: its potential sale.
The Frederick C. Robie House – a masterpiece of Prairie School architecture – reopened to the public Friday after a multimillion-dollar restoration both inside and out.
A new global terminal at O’Hare will be filled with light, wood and trees. We take a closer look at the winning design and discuss the future of airport travel.
A team of architects led by Jeanne Gang has been chosen to design a $2.2 billion global terminal at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, officials announced Wednesday.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday joined airline executives at a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of his plan to remake O’Hare International Airport.
Seven teams of designers, artists and architects created new visions of space in the world. We visit the forward-thinking show that recently arrived from Venice, Italy.
Preservation Chicago has released its annual list of Chicago’s most threatened historic buildings – and this year, it includes two return entries and an entire category of buildings that dot Chicago’s neighborhoods.
After decades of neglect and decay, Chicago’s historic Uptown Theater is finally being brought back to life. And some of the original light fixtures – painstakingly restored – will soon make their way back to the 1925 movie palace.
As religious congregations shrink, churches all over the city are being shuttered and converted into luxury residences. But not everyone is happy with the results.
When walking through Chicago’s older neighborhoods, you can often find hints about the history of their buildings just by looking up. Geoffrey Baer looks back – and up – at some architectural gems.
Making sense of the proposals in the O’Hare design competition with the Chicago Tribune’s architecture critic Blair Kamin.
Saturday marks 125 years since the opening of the historic building that houses the Art Institute of Chicago. We reflect on the past – and look to the future – with James Rondeau, the museum’s president and director.


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Good morning and welcome to my first project for CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge, I'm thrilled to have been asked to join the creative design team. This challenge is fabulous, you can enter anything you've made as long as you use patterned paper, so dig out those papers and come and join us.
I like to use my papers for all sorts of projects, not just cards. This box is very easy to make, here's a link to a very good video tutorial.
The only tip I could add to this great video is rather than fold the square in half, corner to corner to find the centre, mark it lightly with a pencil, then your finished box won't have any creases across the lid or base to spoil the end result.
I have put a card insert inside both lid and base to make it a little neater. The lid has been stamped with cherry blossom and the base with a greeting, both have been coloured around the edges with Distress ink.
This would be a nice way of hiding a personal message inside for the recipient. If you have several sheets of the same paper you could make the card, tag and gift box to match.
The acetate butterfly on top is a digi stamp coloured with alcohol markers. You can find a post about where to get the digi's and how to make them here.
When you've had time to go through your stash of papers and make your project, come and join us at CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge, we would love to see your creations.
I would like to enter this gift box in the following challenges:
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes
Seize The Birthday - Birds, Bees or Butterflies
Decorate To Celebrate - Anything Goes
Try It On Tuesday - I Believe I Can Fly


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Nowadays, there are many activities that can be done and completed faster than before. Some years ago, testing for STDs would require a considerable amount of time and tools. Getting the test results back would also take several weeks. But today, doing so can be accomplished in a matter of minutes.
The benefits of STD test kits
If you look at the syphilis rapid screen test kit sold by STD Rapid Test Kits, you will learn that this thing actually has several benefits to offer.
Aside from being very easy to use (you can use it and do the test on your own at home), it can also generate a result in just 15 minutes. You just have to follow the instructions carefully so as to avoid any error. It is specially designed to diagnose syphilis by looking for the bacteria that caused it through a person’s blood/serum/plasma sample.
How accurate is test kits
Since it has been tested by many laboratories around the world, rest assured that you are only getting the best from it. It is known to provide 99% accurate results in just 15 minutes. That is a big difference from how traditional syphilis testing works. If you go to a hospital or clinic to get tested using more sophisticated tools, it may take at least two weeks before you get the results back. Therefore, to know your health condition right away, it is advised to use a syphilis rapid test kit.
Aside from being efficient and accurate, a syphilis test kit is also very affordable. So, do not delay syphilis testing, Buy a rapid syphilis test kit as soon as possible to know if you have syphilis or not.

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“A sculptor wields The chisel, and the stricken marble grows to beauty.” W.C. Bryant.
As the artist creates works of art for our enjoy ment, so do the talented Kemal & Rachel Scarpello, rustle up edible art, in their devastatingly brilliant Scarpello Bakehouse & Pizzeria. This extremely clever couple, specialise in authentic slow-rising sourdough, and using their own fresh and delicious fruit and vegetables, from the family farm. Having trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine in London, Kemal has baking in his Soul, and this successful couples’ mantra is; “ Product is King.” Situated in Londonderry, the second-largest city in Northern Ireland: few can resist the mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked Neapolitan pizza, the leopard-spotted crust, gloriously limp with tomatoes and melting, mozzarella cheese. What was created in the city of Naples, beneath the molten lava of Mount Vesuvius, has travelled beautifully to lucky diners in Northern Ireland.


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How do you know if you have self destructive behavior?
- Depression or Pessimism. The belief that life is bad, and will continue to go badly, is a sign of a self-destructive mentality. …
- Avoiding Responsibility. …
- Hypersensitivity or Emotional Numbness. …
- Compulsion or Addictive Behavior. …
- Neediness, Constant Desire for Recognition or Approval. …
- Physical Damage.
Which action is a self destructive behavior?
Self-destructive actions include intentional self-harm by cutting or engaging in reckless behaviour, such as going on a hunger strike. Self-destruction and attempting suicide are usually extreme measures used in an attempt of alleviating emotional distress.
What is self-destruction?
What Is Self-Destructive Behavior? Self destructive behavior is when we cause ourselves unnecessary harm, either by putting ourselves in harmful situations, or keeping ourselves from helpful ones. It’s when we act in a way that keeps us from living the life of peace, health, and happiness we deserve.
When a person is self destructive?
Self-destructive behavior is any behavior that is harmful or potentially harmful towards the person who engages in the behavior. Self-destructive behaviors have been shown by many people throughout the years. It is on a continuum, with one extreme end of the scale being suicide.
How do you break a self-destructive habit?
5 Ways to Stop Self-Destructive Behaviors
- Break the cycle of shame. Shame is a negative feeling directed at yourself, such as saying, “I’m a bad person” instead of “I did a bad thing.” Shame often drives self-destructive behaviors in an attempt to ease that pain. …
- Don’t believe the negative self-talk. …
- Get support. …
- Use failure to learn. …
- Prepare ahead of time.
How do you cure self-sabotage?
8 Ways to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Success
- Understand self-sabotage.
- Recognize self-sabotaging habits.
- Identify root causes.
- Take time for self-reflection.
- Find your inner positive voice.
- Change your pattern of behavior.
- Make small, meaningful changes.
- Set goals and make plans.
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Why am I self sabotaging my life?
Self-Sabotage and Self-Esteem
One of the key reasons people self-sabotage is a lack of self-esteem . … These deep-seated thoughts and feelings cause negative self-talk, which fuels your fears and your self-sabotaging behaviors. Some people self-sabotage because it makes them feel in control of their situations.
What causes self sabotaging behavior?
Self-sabotage can happen when you’re looking for a way out. These behaviors help suggest something about your situation isn’t working for you. If you feel unfulfilled at work because your daily tasks don’t use any of your specialized skills, you might start watching Netflix whenever you’re bored.
Why do people do self-destructive things?
Emotional pain or trauma are some of the most common reasons for people to engage in self-destructive behavior. … The individual may also use self-destructive behaviors as a form of punishment for a lack of control over themselves, their world, or their actions.
Is cheating a self-destructive behavior?
Derian said that cheating is self-destructive behavior built on shame. “We cheat as a way to act out, to distract ourselves from poor self-esteem, which is uncomfortable,” Derian said. … Personal inadequacy can come from depression, a hurt ego, or even fear of commitment.
How do I stop self defeating thoughts?
Here are a few ways to get started:
- Imagine who you would be without your fear and doubt.
- Stop confusing honesty for truth.
- Do good even if you don’t feel great.
- Replace “I can’t” with “I won’t.”
- Replace “I have to” vs. “I get to.”
- Remember that you are spotlighting yourself.
- Work from the outside in.
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Ballistic Advantage Assembled Enhanced Upper
Ballistic Advantage enhanced AR15 assembled upper receiver. Forged from 7075-T6 aluminum, this assembled upper is precision machined to mil-spec M16/M4 specifications and features M4 feedramps.
- Threaded Forward Assist Roll Pin - Allows for simple installation of the forward assist and eliminates the chance to damage the finish during installation (pin included).
- New enhanced forging that gives the upper receiver a "billet look"
- M4 Feedramps
- .250 takedown pin holes
- Laser engraved T-marks


On Apr. 4, police in Susquehanna Township arrested Jose Fredy Reyes, 29, after he reportedly broke into a woman's apartment and raped her. The victim, in her 30s, has the mental ability of that of an "elementary school student," according to court documents.
In addition to the most recent charge, Reyes has also allegedly sexually assaulted the woman twice within the last year. In one incident, he grabbed the victim's hand and led her to a secluded area, where he exposed himself, according to police.
Despite his illegal status, Reyes works for Classic Landscaping located in Maryland., and first assaulted the victim last summer while his company was working in a housing development inside the township. No details on the second assault have been divulged to the public.
On Apr. 2, Reyes entered the woman's home, and pulled his pants down. He then held her down and raped her in her living room, the police report states.
Penn Live reported:
A neighbor of the woman later told police that she saw a man run from the back of the woman’s house with his pants pulled down. She later identified Reyes as the man she saw.
Reyes at first said, “She invited me in” when questioned by police about entering the woman’s house. In a subsequent interview with a Spanish interpreter and police, he admitted to having sex with the woman and doing “all kinds of things,” Tarasi said in charging documents.
Reyes has been charged with the rape of a mentally disabled person, burglary, sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault and false identification to law enforcement. He is currently being held at the Dauphin County Prison on an ICE detainer.
Reyes is next scheduled to appear in court on Apr. 14.
Reyes lives in Maryland, a state which in recent years, has become very friendly to illegal aliens. In addition to issuing driver's licenses and granting in-state tuition to those here illegally, most of the state's major cities and counties have so-called 'sanctuary policies' in place.
Sanctuary policies ban local law enforcement agencies from reporting illegal aliens under arrest for misdemeanors to federal authorities. Critics charge that such policies simply lay out the welcome mat for foreign criminals and endanger communities across the country.


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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish Foreign Minister Yasar Yakis said Tuesday that his government would cooperate with U.S. military forces and allow American warplanes to bomb Iraq from bases in Turkey if war is necessary to disarm President Saddam Hussein's government.
But Yakis stressed that Turkey wouldn't support war against Iraq until every peaceful means of disarming the neighboring country has been exhausted.
The minister's statements, at a news conference outside his residence, represented Turkey's public response to Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz, who came here Tuesday seeking a commitment for military cooperation should President Bush decide to launch a war against Iraq.
After meeting with Wolfowitz in the Turkish capital, Yakis said his government would have difficulty allowing "tens of thousands" of U.S. ground troops to invade Iraq from bases in Turkey because of public opposition. But he left the door open to basing smaller units in Turkey and called military cooperation a "priority" for Turkey if war becomes necessary.
"We believe there should not be left any stone unturned before resorting to military force," Yakis told reporters. "But if it comes to that, of course we will cooperate with the United States."
Wolfowitz declined to describe the extent to which Turkey has pledged military cooperation or the amount of foreign aid the U.S. is willing to provide in return for assistance in any future war and to compensate for economic losses Turkey has suffered because of sanctions imposed on Iraq after the 1991 Persian Gulf war. Wolfowitz left little doubt, however, that he was pleased by his meetings with Turkey's new government, which took office only last week.
Pentagon officials consider Turkish bases important for war plans that call for Special Operations and airborne forces to launch simultaneous invasions of northern, southern and western Iraq. Without bases for aircraft and troops in Turkey, invading northern Iraq and bombing targets north of Baghdad would be problematic because the Pentagon's other nearby bases are in Persian Gulf states.
"It's important that he [Hussein] see that he's surrounded by the international community, not only in the political sense but in a real practical military sense," Wolfowitz said.


In an open letter to Clinton, the president of the San Diego hotel workers union and several gay-rights activists pleaded with the former president to cancel his appearance at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel on Sunday.
The owner of the hotel, Doug Manchester gave $125,000 to the pro-Prop. 8 campaign, which added an amendment to the California State Constitution outlawing gay marriage.
“It is such a slap in the face to the labor movement and the LGBT community," said Cleve Jones
, a veteran gay-rights activist, of Clinton's plans. "His participation is helping to further enrich a proven enemy of equality."
Jones stressed that Clinton will have to cross a picket line if he goes ahead with his speech at the hotel.
The controversial measure remains under a legal cloud, since only the state legislature can alter the constitution, and the case is expected to take years to work its way through the courts. All gay marriages have been halted in the state, pending the outcome of the court cases.
Manchester, along with many others who supported Prop. 8, have been constant targets of gay-rights activists.
In response, Clinton spokesman, Matt McKenna, said the former president would have turned down the invitation to speak if it had come from Manchester, but it was extended by the International Franchise Association, which is holding its convention at the San Diego hotel from Saturday through Tuesday.
“Clinton is proud of his record on gay issues, but wants to honor the commitment he made to the International Franchise Association,” McKenna said.
"Had the owner of the hotel invited him to give the speech, he wouldn't have come,” McKenna added.


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Scrap bronze can come in many grades. For example there is yellow brass, red brass, refinery brass. Some average pricing of scrap bronze is as follows -
Mixed Brass & Bronze 0.57 lbs USD
Refinery Brass 0.38 lbs USD
Red Brass Solids 1.06 lbs USD
Red Brass Turnings 0.42 lbs USD
Old Yellow Brass 0.57 lbs USD
New Brass Clips 0.85 lbs USD
For current daily scrap metal prices for bronze and other metals you can visit websites such as scrapmetalpricesandauctions.com/ and www.metalprices.com/
Historically, bronzes were used for their hardness, strength and easy castability and gave their name to a period of time known as The Bronze Age. However, bronze is not simply an alloy of the past; it is very much used in modern engineering applications.
Ancient bronzes consisted mainly of copper and tin and are called tin bronzes. Tin bronzes are still used today but bronzes containing aluminium, nickel, manganese and silicon have been developed to give increased strength and corrosion resistance. These bronzes are used in seawater applications and are fully tested to meet stringent government requirements. An example of the use in seawater is the propeller of a container ship.
Architects also use bronze widely to enhance the appearance of their buildings, taking advantage of its attractive colour, corrosion resistance and high strength. A good example of this is Portcullis House, the parliamentary building, which is clad in aluminium bronze plate.

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Look in your photo albums for the vibrant influences of every trip you’ve taken. Look at your family for the traditions, heritage, love and laughter. This is your style. There are no rules to break, no absolutes to follow. You are your best inspiration. Let us help you layer the elements of your life to create décor that reflects your singularity. Your home should feel like you. It should be your life, styled. Now it’s time to feel at home in your home.
RUG BUYING GUIDE
What's the best way to choose a rug? Simple. Take it one step at a time. We've created this guide to help you make sense of all the warps, wefts and weaves. Whether you're looking for a pop of colour, a subdued statement or simply a plush feel under your feet, here are some simple tips.
Believe it or not, most modern-day rugs are made with the same techniques used by master weavers for hundreds of years. The finest hand-woven rugs still require considerable time and attention to detail. And while machine-made rugs can be made more quickly, the same basic techniques remain in place.
In most cases, the quality and price or your rug will be determined by the construction time and the talent of the weaver. But don’t forget to consider texture and appearance when shopping. To help narrow your options, take a look at the unique features of these common rug types.
Hand-knotting is the most labor-intensive rug-making technique. Master weavers tie individual knots to the warp yarns that make up the length of a rug. Together, these knots form the actual surface, or pile, of the rug. In general, the more knots, the more durable and valuable the rug. Also, no two hand-knotted rugs are exactly alike.
At Emma Mellor Handmade Rugs we only sell genuine hand knotted rugs.
Easier to manufacture, tufted rugs are created without knots. Instead, loops of yarn are simply pulled through a rug’s backing material, either by machine or hand-held tool. The loops are then sheared to create a smooth, cut-pile surface. Since less work is involved, even the highest-quality tufted rugs can be produced relatively quickly and inexpensively. Note that tufted rugs tend to shed more than other rugs, which may require more frequent vacuuming and resulting in a lifespan of only a few years.
Unlike the rugs above, flat-weaves do not have a pile. Instead, the rug's vertical yarns (warps) are simply woven through the horizontal yarns (wefts). Flat-woven rugs, such as Kilims and Dhurries, can be produced by hand or machine.
How your rug looks, feels and performs is also dependent on the materials used. So, choose wisely, but remember: every fiber or fabric has its own unique characteristics and advantages. It's just a matter of selecting one that fits your needs. Will your rug be used in high- or low-traffic areas? Will it be underneath furniture or on its own? Check the fibers below to see which kinds of rugs might be right for you.
Produced from the fleece of sheep, wool is a natural fiber that is highly regarded for its strength, durability and luxurious softness. Higher-quality wools tend to come from New Zealand or Tibet, where sheep produce high levels of lanolin. This natural substance enhances the fiber's strength and texture.
Benefits: Soft, durable, easy to clean
Considerations: Prone to early shedding
A natural protein fiber, silk is often blended with other rug fabrics to produce a distinctive softness and sheen. The fiber's unique structure refracts light at different angles, giving it its shimmering appearance. Because silk is created from harvested larvae cocoons of silkworms, the production process can be tricky and time-consuming. Not surprisingly, even the smallest addition of silk can increase a rug's cost.
Benefits: Very soft, strong, distinctive sheen
Considerations: More difficult to clean, shows footprints
Taken right from the cotton plant, this natural fiber is both soft and strong. Cotton area rugs can easily absorb a variety of dyes, allowing for many color options and designs. The fabric also makes a great backing material, helping the rug keep its shape and lie flat against the floor.
Benefits: Easy to clean, machine-washable, biodegradable
Considerations: Attracts dust easily, wears quickly
Before buying a rug, be sure to measure your space carefully. Use a tape measure-twice, to be safe-as guessing can easily lead to mistakes. You want your rug to not only fit the space, but also make the most impact possible. Here are some helpful tips you can use throughout your home.
Leave enough room so that the rug extends beyond the back legs of a chair when someone is seated. Otherwise, your chairs may wobble on the uneven surface-not the most comfortable dining experience. An 240cm x 300cm (8' x 10') rug is the most common size for dining rooms, but be sure to measure your space and the area around the table with chairs pulled out.
Living & Family Rooms
Here, there's really no right or wrong way to place your rug. It's all about preference. The bigger the rug, the more it'll pull the other elements of the room together. Use the coffee table, or center of the room, as the primary focal point and plan outward from there.
Rugs are a great way to add extra softness and soundproofing to the bedroom. Simply choose a rug the fits the width of your bed. Or, if you're looking for something larger, find one that will cover the space beneath your nightstands, too.
Kitchen, Hallway & Foyer
Look for runners and round area rugs to fill the narrower spaces and nooks throughout your home. Remember to use a tape measure first, so that there are no surprises once you get your rug on the floor.
Rug information and glossary
We put in place a brief description on each of our online rugs, below will go some way to explaining common "rug jargon" you might find here.
Abrash - A graduated or transitional change in the colour of a rug - seen as darker or lighter striations of hue/value - due to differences in either the wool or dye batch.
All-over design - A term used to describe a rug without a central medallion but with a design repeated throughout the field.
Antique Finish/Wash - a chemical soaking process designed to to simulate aging by modifying colour saturation and intensity of the rug.
Arabesque - Ornate curving design featuring intertwined floral and vine figures - often seen in intricate workshop rugs such as those from Tabriz, Isfahan, Nain and Qum.
Aubusson (Aubuson) - These fine flat-woven carpets / rugs, featuring formidable sized rugs in pastel colors with floral medallions, were produced in France from the 15th - 19th centuries.
Axminster Rug (Loom) - First produced in the 1880's, machine-made rugs were mechanically woven to a flexible cotton frame and having up to 70 colors of wool.
Boteh - A pear-shaped figure often used in oriental rug designs characteristic of the paisley pattern The boteh may represent a leaf, bush or a pinecone.
Cartouche - Oval-shaped ornament incorporated into the rug design containing a signature, date, or inscription
Carved Pile/(Map) - Design or pattern cut or "embossed" into the pile of a rug - common in Chinese and Tibetan carpets.
Chain Stitch - A crochet stitch used in rug construction that consists of successive loops to lock the final weft in place at the end of a rug.
Dhurrie - A flatwoven rug from India, usually made of cotton or wool.
Flat-Weave - term describing any rug without (wool) pile: including Soumaks, Kilim, Verneh, Sozani, and Dhurie. (Aubuson carpets, though flat, are excluded from this category due to factors such as their complexity)
Field - The part of a rug's design surrounded by the border. The field may be blank or contain medallions or an over-all pattern.
Fringe - Warps extending from the ends of a rug which are treated in several ways to prevent the wefts and knots from unraveling.
Gabeh - A long-piled rug style with a simple colorful design - originally used as mattresses - that have attained recent popularity.
Gul - A medallion either octagonal or angular in shape used in Turkoman designs It is often repeated to form an all-over pattern in the field.
Handmade Rug - A rug that is either entirely handknotted (or handtufted) and usually made of wool, and which may also include the addition of silk.
Herati - Design type found in Persian carpets featuring the repeated pattern of four pinecone or leaf-like figures woven around a diamond shape - an effect sometimes noted to resemble a fish-like motif.
Heriz - City on Iran-Azerbaijan border and name for the geometric medallion rugs popularized in the early 20th century. This design remains extremely popular in Europe and the U.S.A.
Hooked rug - A hooking device pushes and loops yarn through a canvas producing either a loop hook or latch hook rug (also the loops can be sheared to create an open pile).
Kashmir - Upscale carpets made of either silk or mercerized cotton from the Islamic region of India - woven with a Persian knot.
Kazak - Referring to the Turkish-style rugs produced by the peoples of Kazakhstan and of that region.
Kilim - A flat-woven (pileless) carpet, often reversible, in which a design pattern is formed by colored weft strings being wrapped around the warp.
Knap - the brush-like surface of the rug, created when the knot loops are cut. Knot - the basic technique used to create an Oriental carpet: Two types of knots
The Persian Senneh knot is a fine, assymetrical knot used in relatively complex carpets, giving them a "light" and a "dark" side.
The Turkish Ghiordes knot is symmetrical and gives a rug a deeper, longer-wearing pile.
Knot count - In the process of making a hand knotted rug, each strand of yarn is knotted to the foundation: The higher the number of knots per square inch - the higher the quality of the rug.
Knotted - Process by which a rug is hand woven with wool (or silk) and secured to a cotton foundation by knotting - thus producing a rug of superior quality. Such a rug could be classified as "knotted", "hand-knotted", "hand- woven" or "hand-made"(handmade). Factors that may affect or increase value/cost are the density of the pile (knots per square inch) as well as the intricacy of the design motif.
Medallion - Large design element located in the very center of the rug's field - the hallmark of the traditional, symmetrical Oriental area rug. In rugs with an All-over design or a random or contemporary design format a medallion will not be displayed.
Mori - The weaving technique of certain Pakistani and Indian rugs.
Natural rug - Often refers to an earth-toned rug whose texture - sisal, jute or wool - is the identifying feature.
Patina - Term referring to the "mellowed" surface appearance of a rug - due to age or use.
Persian Knot - Looped around one thread with only a halt-turn around the other thread.
Pile - The nap of the rug or the tufts remaining after the knotted yarns are dipped.
Pile weave - The structure of knotted carpets and rugs forming a pile or nap: Wool, silk, (sometimes cotton) is knotted around the warp in a variety of techniques.
Plain Weave - The simplest interfacing of warp and weft.
Prayer Rug - Typically small, this rug features an arch motif at the top of the field - either geometric or curvilinear - depending on where it was woven.
Runner - A long, narrow rug, usually under 3 feet wide, primarily used in hallways and on staircases.
Savonerie - The class of beautiful impressionist-quality pile carpets, made until 1890 in France
Selvage - the area between the edge of a rug and the fringe.
Soumak - A flatwoven rug made from a technique that produces a herringbone effect.
Tapestry - Generic term referring to a flat-woven wall hanging characterized by rich pastoral design settings.
Tea Wash - A procedure used to soften the colors in order to give a rug the appearance of age.
Tribal rug - A term used interchangeably with gabbeh to describe a primitive- looking or Southwestern rug.
Tufted - A process in which tufts of wool are punched through a base fabric. The underside of the base is then painted with Latex glue and covered with a backing material.
Turkish Knot - Tied around two adjacent warp threads.
Warp - Comprising the structure parallel wrap yarns run the length of the rug and are interlaced with wefts.
Weft - The yarns woven horizontally through the warps.
If you need any more information please call in and see us in our Yorkshire Showrooms. Or please call 01904 622822.
EMMA MELLOR HANDMADE RUGS
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Nineteenth-century European-American views on Life in and the Peoples of the American West
To access or cite this collection:http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/History.SetInd
About the Collection
Native American / European-American interaction has been a topic of popular interest and concern and scholarly research in this country since Jamestown. The materials in this collection were selected from the Kenneth Hammer Collection at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to make available to a wider audience rare and interesting nineteenth century views on Native Americans, the Indian wars of the late-nineteenth century, life in the West, and George Armstrong Custer. Among the items are the recollections of an Army wife who followed her husband throughout the West and scholarly investigations from the 1840's on Native American history and culture.

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Strive 2 Thrive Employee Wellness Program
“Our team members are our greatest asset.” Mark McKenzie, President/CEO
We feel that Senior Care Centers’ Strive 2 Thrive Employee Wellness program is the best that corporate America has to offer. Company wellness programs have many connotations and vary in complexity and importance, and we have invested much time and many resources into developing a comprehensive program that is individualized and produces measured results. In fact, we pay our employees for being healthy or for taking steps toward living a healthy lifestyle. With obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cardiovascular disease on the rise, we could no longer stand on the sideline. Many of Senior Care Centers’ employees have eliminated adverse health issues as a result of the structured program. Not only do we pay team members for being healthy or moving towards a healthier lifestyle, but we also offer a new disease management program in which our employees on our medical plan can get help for certain conditions.
Strive 2 Thrive began because it was the right thing to do for our team members and has evolved into a program for our residents. With ever-increasing health care costs, for both the employee and the employer, it makes sense to do everything we can to fight rising costs and provide opportunities to build and maintain healthy behaviors as an integral part of personal and professional growth.


India-bound Honda BR-V makes global debut
The compact SUV is scheduled to be marketed first in Indonesia in early 2016, followed by other countries
NEW DELHI: Honda Motor, the Japanese auto maker, finally took the covers off its much awaited crossover utility vehicle BR-V at its global debut at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015. BR-V is expected to ride in to India in 2016.
BR-V is powered by a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine, producing 120 horsepower @ 6,600 rpm and maximum torque of 145 Nm @ 4,600 rpm. It will come with either a new 6-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The compact SUV is scheduled to be marketed first in Indonesia in early 2016, followed by other countries. In India, it is likely to get the 1.5 litre diesel mill as well.
READ ALSO: Honda's new compact SUV BR-V's look revealed
“Honda started business in Indonesia in 1971, and the importance of this country for Honda’s auto business has been increasing year by year,” said Noriaki Abe, Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operation (Asia and Oceania) of Honda Motor Co. “With the all-new 7-seat BR-V and the rest of the Honda line-up, we will continue to offer exciting products and the joy of driving to our customers in Indonesia.”
Interestingly, this crossover utility vehicle gets a seven-seater format. It is expected to be the first direct competition to Maruti Suzuki's S-Cross. Feature-wise, Honda BR-V includes Dual and Front SRS airbag, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist, Hill Start Assist and rear air-conditioner for the middle-row seats.
Honda BR-V, which is based on Honda's hatchback Brio, will be marketed in Indonesia with a price range from Rs 230 to 265 million, which in Indian currency is approximately Rs 10.83 lakh to Rs 12.5 lakh.