text: Quick and reliable methods for separating individual pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) populations are urgently required for quality control in simple research and in cell-based therapy applications. in protein lectin and glycosylation presenting. Used jointly, our outcomes present that proteins glycosylation differs between pluripotent and non-pluripotent cells significantly, and show AZ-960 that lectins may end up being utilized as biomarkers to monitor pluripotency in control cell populations and for removal of practical hPSCs from blended cell populations. into all three bacteria levels (Supplementary details, Amount Beds3c). In comparison, most of the cells in the unbound small percentage had been fibroblasts (calcein-positive) and detrimental for SSEA-4 (Supplementary details, Amount Beds3a), suggesting that the lectin-bound beans separated practical pluripotent and non-pluripotent cells effectively. To assess the specificity and awareness of the presenting of UEA-I lectin in hPSCs, we utilized UEA-1-mediated fluorescence yellowing in association with stream cytometry evaluation. Around 95% of California09 cells had been highly positive for UEA-I presenting, while much less than 5% of HDF cells had been dimly positive (Amount 3A). We discovered that UEA-I was delivered conveniently detachable from the cell surface area by cleaning in a fucose-containing barrier (data not really proven). Stream cytometric evaluation of multiple hPSCs lines co-stained with SSEA-4 antibody and UEA-I lectin (Amount 3B) indicated Mouse monoclonal to CD14.4AW4 reacts with CD14, a 53-55 kDa molecule. CD14 is a human high affinity cell-surface receptor for complexes of lipopolysaccharide (LPS-endotoxin) and serum LPS-binding protein (LPB). CD14 antigen has a strong presence on the surface of monocytes/macrophages, is weakly expressed on granulocytes, but not expressed by myeloid progenitor cells. CD14 functions as a receptor for endotoxin; when the monocytes become activated they release cytokines such as TNF, and up-regulate cell surface molecules including adhesion molecules.This clone is cross reactive with non-human primate that UEA-I is normally a equivalent biomarker to SSEA-4 for uncovering mobile pluripotency with high awareness and specificity. Amount 3 Lectin holding to pluripotent cells. (A) California09 hES cells had been incubated with streptavidin-AF 555 just or with streptavidin-AF 555 and biotinylated UEA-I. Human being skin fibroblasts (HDFs) had been incubated with streptavidin-AF 555 and biotinylated UEA-I. Fluorescence … Assessment of lectin-binding patterns in hydrophobic and hydrophilic protein taken out from hPSCs and differentiated cells The outcomes demonstrated therefore significantly explain the glycocomponents of hydrophobic protein indicated in hPSCs. To determine whether the glycomic users AZ-960 of the hydrophilic proteins small fraction also shown the pluripotent condition of cells, we chosen hydrophilic proteins examples taken out from 11 examples of hPSCs and 10 examples of non-pluripotent cells for profiling on the lectin arrays. As was noticed for the hydrophobic protein, hierarchical clustering of the glycomic users of hydrophilic protein separated the pluripotent cells from the non-pluripotent cells (Supplementary info, Number T4a). Assessment of the users of hydrophilic and hydrophobic healthy proteins (Supplementary info, Number T4) exposed that the glycans that differed between hPSCs and non-pluripotent cells had been different in the two proteins fractions. In the hydrophobic small fraction, fucose-specific (UEA-I, AOL, AAL and TJA-II) and sialic acid-specific (SNA, SSA and TJA-I) lectins destined preferentially to the healthy proteins separated from the hPSCs. In the hydrophilic small fraction, lectins that possess high affinity for glycans comprising genetics 38 on day time AZ-960 0 and day time 1. On day time 2, the transduced cells had been moved onto radiation-inactivated MEF feeder cells at a thickness of 1 104 cells per well of a six-well dish and cultured in DMEM/Y12 mass media with ?-glutamine containing 20% KnockOut? Serum Substitute, 100 Meters nonessential amino acids, 100 Meters -mercaptoethanol (all from Lifestyle Technology, Carlsbad, California, USA), 12 ng/ml FGF2, and 500 Meters valproic acidity (VPA; both from Stemgent, Cambridge, MA, USA) at 37 C. The medium was changed every full time for 14 times before VPA was withdrawn. The hiPSC colonies had been personally selected 3 weeks after transduction and moved onto brand-new plate designs AZ-960 protected by the MEF feeder cells. In the Yamanaka laboratory, the hiPSCs were generated from aHDF cells using a reported reprogramming protocol 38 previously. Directed sensory difference of hPSCs R-Olig2.

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A gorgeous raw amethyst set in 14 karat gold vermeil. Gold vermeil is 14 karat gold over sterling silver.
a beautiful piece that combines elegance with a bit of edginess. From LBD to white T-shirt!
- 14 karat gold vermeil
- length 24" plus 1/5" pendant
Each piece is handcrafted in our Grand Haven, Michigan studio and may contain slight variances from the photos shown. These variances are part of the beauty of the design and allow each piece to slightly unique and one of a kind. They never take away from the integrity of the design!

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Oil spills, and the environmental damage they cause, are one of the most dangerous and detrimental events to occur on Earth. The aftermath felt by affected ecosystems is almost irreversible, with practically no living organism capable of withstanding such pollution to their environment. As you may remember the Deepwater Horizon spill that occurred in 2010, the scope of devastation in which the Gulf of Mexico was exposed to was unfathomable, leaving thousands of organisms with unlivable conditions. What’s worse yet is the inability of human response to the containment and deterrence of these spills in an efficient manner, thus exponentially increasing the damage inflicted on the environment. However, researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Library have conducted studies into the microbial contribution to oil degradation and the possibilities it may present, specifically to the Deepwater Horizon event of 2010.
In a recent publication presented in the Proceeds of the National Academy of Sciences, edited by CosmosID’s Dr. Rita Colwell, these researchers investigated into the role microbes had early on into the oil release caused by the spill. Through careful recreations of the Deepwater Horizon spill, this study led to the discovery of a new microbe known as Bermanella macondoprimitus, which provided a role in oil degradation at the onset of oil exposure into the gulf. The greatest implication to the discovery made by this study however isn’t simply the discovery of this oil degrading microbe, it is in fact the manner in which they discovered this bacteria. By observing the manner in which microbes lived, died, and adapted to the environment presented by an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, this study provides a blueprint to microbial interactions in spills in various bodies of water. Through their structure of research, they have developed a means to determine which bacteria are most efficient in a deep sea spill as well as how efficient these microbes will be in oil degradation.
This exciting new development opens the door to a manipulative microbial response that previous man-made methods were incapable of accomplishing. Thus, if the power of oil degrading microbes can be harnessed to it’s full capacity, the future of the world will be much more secure.


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Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome (OPPG; MIM 259770) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by early onset vision loss and osteoporosis. Reported eye findings include pseudoglioma, phthisis bulbi, microphthalmia, cataracts, absent anterior eye chambers and various vitreoretinal abnormalities. Individuals lacking vitreoretinal abnormalities may not have osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome. Most patients are blind by 15 years of age. Bone fragility and severe osteoporosis resulting in spontaneous fractures, long bone deformities, short stature, kyphoscoliosis, pseudoarthrosis and platyspondyly have been described. Most cases of OPPG are caused by loss of function mutations in the low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-5 gene (LRP5). DNA sequencing of the LRP5 gene will define mutations in more than 70% of cases. The findings in OPPG overlap with features of exudative vitreoretinopathy 4 (MIM 601813).
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Give a junior driver the opportunity to shine. You may just be encouraging a future rally star.
Everything you need to grow your own Wembley Stadium.
Grow a range of different bonsai trees in your own home.
Growing cacti at home is easy with this prickly gift box which includes seeds for a variety of cactus plants.
Fruit - healthy and easy to grow .
Scent your summer by growing fresh dwarf lavender.
Bring a little Mediterranean sunshine into your home or garden by growing your own olives.
Everyone loves a good cup of tea or coffee and what could be better than growing your own plants at home.
Growing your very own vegetable patch is simple and fun.
Create a lasting memory of your little one.

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Ali is originally from Iran and moved to New Zealand to do a PhD in Food Science at Otago at the beginning of 2012.
In the course of his PhD to date he has generated publications, won the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) poster competition (Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014), the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) graduate student oral presentation contest (Kansas City, USA, 2014), and was runner-up in the Riddet Institute three minutes thesis competition (Wellington, New Zealand, 2014).
Increasing consumer demand for healthy foods has stimulated the development of functional foods enhanced with beneficial bioactives such as polyphenols originating from natural sources. Green tea (GT) antioxidants have been well recognised for their wide range of health benefits including anticancer effect, anti-cardiovascular disease potential, and HIV protection. Green tea antioxidants have also been used for maintaining the ordinary flavour and extending the oxidative process in food ingredients and eventually increasing their stability and shelf life.
The in vitro antioxidant activity of tea polyphenols has been patented for their ability to scavenge reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, chelate redox-active transition metal ions, inhibit redox-sensitive transcription factors, and prevent “pro-oxidant” enzymes.
Recently, increasing interests have been attracted to the application of the tea polyphenols in foods such as dairy products and accordingly developing new technologies to extract and process these polyphenols.
Cheese could be a good delivery vehicle for GT antioxidants because of its intrinsic nutritional values and long shelf life. However, there exist technical challenges for such an application. The addition of tea antioxidants might cause decreased cheese quality as these bioactives could impart negative effects on cheese colour, pH and texture via chemical and physical interactions between tea phenolic compounds and milk. Such interactions with caseins has been patented and considered as one major reason responsible for loss of added phenolics. To eliminate such a loss, we have introduced a simple, fast and inexpensive liposomal encapsulation method to encapsulate GT antioxidants in order to prevent their interaction with milk proteins prior to digestion. Encapsulation of bioactive compounds has the potential to improve bioactivity, bioaccessibility, bioavailability and stability. In addition, it is considered as an industry-relevant approach to minimise the astringency of incorporated bioactive compounds in functional foods.
In the current project, we are trying to further investigate the chemical composition, pH, and antioxidant properties of both low-fat and full-fat cheeses that have been fortified with such liposome-encapsulated green tea polyphenols over a 90-day ripening period, and study the effect of the liposomal encapsulation on the recovery of GT catechins from the digesta after fortified cheese subjected to a simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
We are also investigating the potential chemical interactions between milk fat globules (MFG) and catechins. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study in this field and of great importance as it provides useful information about the role of MFGs in dairy systems containing bioactive compounds such as catechins.
Ali Rashidinejad, David W. Everett, John Birch, and Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse (2012). The effects of fruit extracts on the antioxidant activity and phenolic contents of whey proteins. Annual colloquium of the Riddet Institute, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Ali Rashidinejad, E. John Birch, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse3 & David W. Everett (2013). Effects of catechin on the phenolic content and antioxidant properties of low-fat cheese. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 48 (12): 2448-2455
Ali Rashidinejad, E. John Birch, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse3 & David W. Everett (2013). The effect of fruit extracts on the antioxidant activity and phenolic contents of whey proteins. The New Zealand institute of food science and technology (NZIFST) conference, Hastings, New Zealand
Ali Rashidinejad, E. John Birch, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse3 & David W. Everett (2014). Delivery of green tea catechin and epigallocatechin gallate in liposomes incorporated into low-fat hard cheese. Food Chemistry Journal. 156 (1): 176–183
Ali Rashidinejad, E. John Birch, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse3 & David W. Everett (2014). The feasibility of manufacturing a functional cheese enriched with liposomal encapsulated green tea catechins. New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Ali Rashidinejad, E. John Birch, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse3 & David W. Everett (2014). The in vitro recovery of liposomal encapsulated green tea catechins incorporated into low-fat cheese. New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Ali Rashidinejad, E. John Birch, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse3 & David W. Everett (2014). Antioxidant activity after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion of cheese containing catechins encapsulated within liposomes. American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) conference, Kansas City, USA.

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This book offers a self-contained introduction to the theory of electroweak interactions based on the semi-classical approach to relativistic quantum field theory, with thorough discussion of key aspects of the field. The basic tools for the calculation of cross sections and decay rates in the context of relativistic quantum field theory are reviewed in a short, but complete and rigorous, presentation. Special attention is focused on relativistic scattering theory and on calculation of amplitude in the semi-classical approximation. The central part of the book is devoted to an illustration of the unified field theory of electromagnetic and weak interactions as a quantum field theory with spontaneously broken gauge invariance; particular emphasis is placed on experimental confirmations of the theory. The closing chapters address the most recent developments in electroweak phenomenology and provide an introduction to the theory and phenomenology of neutrino oscillations. In this 2nd edition the discussion of relativistic scattering processes in the semi-classical approximation has been revised and as a result intermediate results are now explicitly proven. Furthermore, the recent discovery of the Higgs boson is now taken into account throughout the book. In particular, the Higgs decay channel into a pair of photons, which has played a crucial role in the discovery, is discussed.
As in the first edition, the accent is still on the semi-classical approximation. However, in view of the necessity of a discussion of H !, the authors give several indications about corrections to the semiclassical approximation. Violation of unitarity is discussed in more detail, including the dispersion relations as a tool for computing loop corrections; the above-mentioned Higgs decay channel is illustrated by means of a full one-loop calculation; and finally, loop effects on the production of unstable particles (such as the Z0 boson) are now discussed. Finally, the neutrino mass and oscillation analysis is updated taking into account the major achievements of the last years.
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This is the August 15, 2013 news archive. View today's Cowboys rumors and news.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: G Ron Leary will be back opening night, price for Brian Waters hasn’t gone up
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talks with the media during the afternoon practice at Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on August 15, 2013. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)Share Tweet
Cowboys Injury Report: S Matt Johnson hopes to be back on the field MondayOXNARD, Calif. – Matt Johnson’s roster spot seems far from secure at this point. The second-year safety hopes that on Monday he can restart the process of locking it down by at least taking part in practice on a limited basis. “That’s kind of the plan,”…Share Tweet
Day 17 observations from Dallas Cowboys training camp practice: No pads for last evening practice in fog; WR Dwayne Harris withDallas Cowboys guard David Arkin (62) blocks Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Landon Cohen (92) during the morning walkthrough at Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on August 15, 2013. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)Share Tweet
On hold: Cowboys have no plans at moment to add to Ring of HonorThere are no plans at the moment for the Ring of Honor to grow this season. “We have not talked about who, that’s the right way to say it,’’ owner Jerry Jones said. “It’s going to be somebody, but who it is or when, we’ve not talked about.’’ The last in…Share TweetSean Lee’s contract expires at the end of the season. The Cowboys have no intention of letting it reach that point. Owner Jerry Jones acknowledged that signing the middle linebacker to an extension tops the organization’s to-do list when it comes to per…Share Tweetnytimes.com Aug 15, 2013Citing Mark Sanchez’s recent performance in camp and Geno Smith’s tender ankle, Coach Rex Ryan said Sanchez merited the start Saturday but revealed little else.Share TweetDallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) attempts to hit the crossbar of the field goal post after the morning walk through at Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California on August 14, 2013. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)Share Tweet
Tony Romo: Terrance Williams has really come on; ‘He’s going to be an important part’ of the Cowboys’ offenseWhen asked Thursday to name a Dallas Cowboys receiver that has stood out most during training camp, quarterback Tony Romo said he would be remiss to name just one. Romo mentioned the usual names of Dez Bryant and Miles Austin but spent the most time giv…Share Tweet
Diamond in the rough? Dallas Cowboys WR Anthony Armstrong trying to make final roster after spending two years selling jewelryOXNARD, Calif .– Speedy wide receiver Anthony Armstrong has put himself in position to land one of the Cowboys’ final roster spots. But if it doesn’t work out for Armstrong, he could always go back to selling jewelry. The Carrollton Newman Smith product…Share Tweet
Cowboys camp, Day 19 _ of running back challenges, safety depth and will G David Arkin open the season as a starter?Now that their afternoon at the beach is over, the Cowboys prepare to break camp. The team’s final practice in pads will be this afternoon. There will be a walk-thru at the facility tomorrow and then the team departs for Phoenix for its third pre-season…Share Tweetprofootballtalk.com Aug 15, 2013Training camp was literally a day at the beach for the Cowboys yesterday, after coach Jason Garrett delivered for his players. And according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Garrett may have used a little coach’s discretion in doing so. Garrett split hi…Share Tweet
Cowboys' leaders taking controlESPN.com Aug 15, 2013OXNARD, Calif. -- You wouldn’t think a Sour Patch Kids commercial would have much to do with professional football, but Anthony Spencer went with it anyway. Speaking in front of his Dallas Cowboys teammates earlier in training camp, Spencer showed the c…Share Tweet
'This Is Going to Be Very Good for Me'Aug 15PETER KING: Now that some time has passed, can your locker room accept Riley Cooper back? MICHAEL VICK: “I’ve been Riley’s teammate for three years. Three years … I just know what type of person he is. I hung out with him in a certain way that was diver…
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Why Wave Soccer Club?
Wave SC is more than just a local soccer club. We are a community of families here to support you and your player. We are led by a volunteer board, a Director of Coaching, and a team of experienced coaches that have the best interest of your player in mind. Every Wave SC staff member, coach, and volunteer completes SafeSport Training and our competitive coaches are all certified and/or working toward continued education. We proudly offer goalkeeper training, winter team training, skills camps, and intensive clinics that provide the best possible experience for your player, regardless of their level of play or athletic goals.
Our Nonprofit Mission
Wave Soccer Club is located in Eagan, Minnesota, and is a prominent part of our soccer community. A member of the Twin Cities Soccer League, we offer programming for players aged 7U-19U through our Wave Academy and Competitive programs. We include players of all backgrounds, skill levels, and athletic aspirations. We are dedicated to supporting our community through sponsorships and scholarships and to providing our players and families a safe, supportive place to play.
We strive to develop players that are outstanding individuals and teammates and that exhibit character and integrity in our community. We want every player to have a positive soccer experience, for every player to be challenged, and to foster a love for teamwork and the sport of soccer. We will provide this service to our community at the lowest cost possible to our families and players.

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1980 P Aubry et al. Annales de Médecine Interne cited 1 times
Adult, Colon, microbiology, France, Granuloma, etiology, pathology, Haiti, ethnology, Histoplasmosis, diagnosis, Humans, Liver, Liver Diseases, Male
[Migraine or transient ischemic attacks in a patient with essential thrombocythaemia. Treatment with ticlopidine (author's transl)].1980 M G Bousser et al. Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Blood Platelets, drug effects, Humans, Ischemic Attack, Transient, blood, drug therapy, etiology, Male, Middle Aged, Migraine Disorders, Platelet Aggregation, Pyridines,...
1980 J Hamburger et al. Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Animals, Blood Coagulation, Humans, Immunity, Cellular, Interferons, immunology, Lymphocyte Activation, Lymphokines, physiology, Lymphotoxin-alpha, Macrophages, Monocytes
[Vitamin-resistant rachitism related to the X chromosome in adults. A report on three cases, one of whom had associated articular chondrocalcinosis (author's transl)].1980 P Vinceneux et al. Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Adult, Aged, Cartilage, Articular, pathology, Child, Preschool, Chondrocalcinosis, complications, Female, Humans, Hypophosphatemia, Familial, genetics, metabolism, Male, Middle...
1980 H Péquignot Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
France, History, 18th Century, History, 19th Century, History, 20th Century, Medical Staff, Hospital, Societies, Medical, history
1980 H Lestradet Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Administration, Oral, Adult, Animals, Cell Membrane, metabolism, Cells, Child, Female, Food Habits, Gastrointestinal Motility, Glucose Tolerance Test, methods, Humans, Insulin,...
[Complete remission of acute leukemia for more than seven years. A report on 100 children (author's transl)].1980 G Schaison et al. Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Acute Disease, Child, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Leukemia, complications, drug therapy, physiopathology, psychology, Male, Prognosis
1980 Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Directories as Topic, Medical Staff, Hospital, Paris, Societies, Medical
1980 G Sebahoun et al. Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Antimony, therapeutic use, Female, Humans, Leishmaniasis, Visceral, diagnosis, drug therapy, immunology, Male, Meglumine, Middle Aged, Organometallic...
1980 O Bletry et al. Annales de Médecine Interne cited 0 times
Adult, Chronic Disease, Diabetes Complications, Diabetes Mellitus, pathology, Humans, Liver Cirrhosis, complications, Male, Pancreatitis, Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic

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Entire television empires now exist thanks to cartoon characters cursing and taking on dark subject matter. Shock humor works best when it's coming out of a character from South Park or Family Guy because we still think of cartoons as wholesome kid stuff. After all, that's the way it was prior to, say, the 1990s. Right?
Not quite. And in fact, some of the most nightmarish cartoons predate your grandparents ...
5Bimbo's Initiation (1931) -- Torture, Sexual Insanity and Betty Boop
The only way to describe this 1931 cartoon by Fleischer Studios (Disney's biggest rival at the time, best known for stuff like Popeye and Superman) is "hell."
The story follows Bimbo the dog, a forgotten cartoon mascot of the '30s, who falls down a manhole and meets a strange race of black-faced candle-headed people, one of whom chants at Bimbo, "Wanna be a member? Wanna be a member?"
Horrified, Bimbo says "no" in what is quickly revealed to be the worst decision of his life. Bimbo gets subjected to multiple torture methods/assassination attempts, ranging from having a board of spikes slowly dropped on him as he's helplessly stuck to the floor ...
... to being forced to ride a bicycle connected to a spanking wheel that bashes his ass so hard that smoke starts emanating from it ...
... to being trapped in a spinning room, a la Inception, while a large knife coming out of the wall repeatedly pokes his butt. You know, the usual cartoon stuff.
After making it through a room where lines of axes come dangerously close to decapitating him, Bimbo is dropped into another room, where he comes face to face with the leader of the candle people, who reveals that he's actually ... Betty Boop?
Bimbo, sporting the most confused boner in history.
For a second it looks like the nightmare is finally over and the cartoon is going to have a happy ending ... but then all of the other members of the candle people reveal that they are also Betty Boop. All of them. Bimbo, beyond broken at this point, simply gives up and joins their degenerate butt-slapping ritual dance. Welcome to hell.
By the way, the guy who let Bimbo fall into this maze of horrors in the first place? You might recognize him:

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Dear friends and colleagues,
On behalf of the editorial board of the Ukrainian magazine of world
literature VSESVIT, may I draw your attention to the recently
published (London, "Waterloo Press", 2014) poetry book of the
Ukrainian poet Ihor Pavlyuk? Ihor is one of the most provoking
"philosophical" poets in the new Euro-Maidan Ukraine.
His "Flight Over the Black Sea" is a bright representation of the
contemporary Ukrainian identity which combines the elements of the
primitive powers from the old pagan times (Ihor is from Polissya, a
remote Ukrainian zone in the north) and the contemporary cognitive
Now, Ukraine due to the Russian media propaganda is like a simulacrum
on the world map but this book can help to understand the inner forms
of the Ukrainian self-representation in the poetry text.
More information about th
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Arrive in Sankri (1950 m)
Distance: 197 kms (Dehradun to Sankri)
Duration: 9-10 hours
The journey begins from the capital city of Dehradun. The vehicles arranged by Bikat Adventures can be boarded at ISBT, Dehradun latest by 7 AM. Sankri is a common starting point for various treks in Uttarakhand like Har Ki Dun, Borasu Pass, Bali Pass, Ruinsara Tal and others. It is located at a distance of 197 km from Dehradun and would take about 9-10 hours to cover, gaining an altitude of 1950 M.
The road trip is beautiful right from the start. It begins witha drive through the spectacular hills of Mussoorie and the majestic Kempty falls tucked in high mountain cliffs. The roads are long and winding letting you absorb every bit of the picturesque beauty around. Swift mountain streams run parallel to the roads in many sections.
After crossing Mussoorie, the road runs along a sparkling Yamuna River for a while. Eventually, the landscape shifts from deep gorges to an enchanting canopy of blue pine forests flanking either side of the road.
The last 22 km to Sankri, however, steals the show as we make our way through the Govind National Park embracing a variety of exotic flora and fauna. The roads can be rough and bumpy in some sections but the breathtaking views of the dense coniferous forests, Tons river valley and scattered apple orchids will more than make up for it.
We will be reaching Sankri at around 5pm. Sankri is a lush-green village hosting some unparalleled views of Mt. Swargarohini, especially during sunset time. During peak winter season, that is December to February, you will encounter snow right from Sankri itself.
The stay today will be in guest houses. After check-in,trekkers can freshen up and explore the surrounding areas.
Sankri to Juda-ka-Taal (2773 m)
Distance: 4 kms
Duration: 5 hours
The trek starts at around 9AM after a fulfilling breakfast. Packed lunches will be provided for the day.
During peak winters, your trek leader will provide you with spikes and gaiters before you start the trek. There will be a short briefing session on how to use them over the snow trail.
The path from Sankri takes you through another village, Saud, before leading you to the trail ofKedarkantha. There will be several bridge crossings along the way. The floor of these forests is thickly carpeted with maple leaves and is surrounded by dense foliage of pines everywhere. You will also be able to hear a stream burbling that you’ll come across later in the trek.
During winters, this very path looks no less than a winter wonderland with soft snow covering the branches and the floor below as a pleasantly warm sun shines above. And if you’re lucky enough, you may even witness snowfall during the trek.
The trail gradually ascends in a zigzag manner through the woods. An hour into the trek, you will come across a wooden bridge on your right. This marks a quarter of the day’s trek. Close ahead, you’ll catch up to the water stream you had been hearing so far. The tree line changes beyond this point to denser Maple and Oak trees.
After another hour or so, you will come across a gigantic fallen trunkresting in a glade right before the forest. At almost 2400 m, you are half way to the campsite for the day.
Continue trekking through the clearing into the Oak-brown forest. You will notice the air here carries the woody scent of the forests. The forest eventually clears up to a meadow with two small huts serving snacks and beverages. We will be halting here to have our packed lunches along with a cup of hot tea.
The trail that leads out of this clearingrapidly climbs through the woods eventually opening up to an exquisite lake, teardrop silver in color and guarded by a thicket of emerald-green Oak and Pine forests on one side.
This is the Juda-ka-Taal, a small high altitude lake on the Kedarkantha trek and our campsite for the day.
Juda-ka-Taal to Kedarkantha Base Camp (3413 m)
Distance: 4 kms
Duration: 3 hours
The trek gradient today is steeper than yesterday and goes through dense primeval Oak forests. After breakfast, we begin the trek towards the Kedarkantha Base Camp at 9AM.
Follow the trail that runs out of the Judaka Taal campsite. As the trail ascends on to a ridge veering further into the forest, you will notice the lake retreating slowly below.
A brief trudge through asnow-laden path will eventually lead us to glimpses of a tall mountain peak peeping through the woods – this is the Kedarkantha summit.
During late winters and early spring, you are likely to encounter residual snow on the trails from here on. Although the flora on the trek may not be in bloom yet, you will be greeted by semi-grown buds of Rhododendrons all the way. Come April, you will find bright orange and pink coloured Rhododendrons in full bloom and fresh grasslands waking up from their hibernation.
A short trek through umber-brown Oak forests brushed with snow leads to a stunning snowfield enveloped by towering woods on one side and a grand panorama of snow-clad peaks on the other. This is the Kedarkantha Base Camp.
Try spotting the Kedarkantha Peak, Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini andKalanagfrom here.
On clear days, the Milky Way gleams through the sky at night witha sheet of white snow shining all around. Early spring still carries residual snow in some sections of the Base Camp and the summit. The snow melts away by April, however, flushing out spring colors everywhere.
Have an early dinner and prepare to sleep well in time since the trek starts at around 3AM the next day.
Kedarkantha Base Camp to Kedarkantha summit (3810 m) & back to Hargaon (2700 m)
Distance: 3 kms + 6 kms
Duration: 4 hours + 3 hours
The trek to Kedarkantha summit starts at around 3 AM in order to catch the sunrise from the top. Be prepared for trekking through numbingly cold temperatures and icy mountain winds all along. The initial trail is easy with a mild ascent and runs through dense Oak forests for about an hour.
After this, the forests begin to recede and opens up to a clearing out of which two trails run to the summit. The trek leader decides which path to take for the ascent based on the condition of the snow.
This section is steep with an inclination of 45 to 60 degrees. The snow here can sometimes run knee-deep during the winter months. From March onwards, the snow starts to dry and disappears completely by April.
After about half hour, you trek through various switchbacks to finally reach the surreal summit of Kedarkantha at the break of dawn. The summit opens up to a fantastic360 degree view of some renowned mountain peaks and ranges in the region like Gangotri, Yamunotri, Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini and Har Ki Dun amongst others.
There is also a square arrangement of stones at the top, dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati, marked by a Trishul pointing to the sky as a shrine.
After spending some time at the summit, we start descending through the alternative route that leads to the clearing below. Expect to reach the Kedarkantha base camp by noon. We will halt at the campsite for a quick lunch. This will be followed by a descent to Hargaon. At an altitude of 2700 m, Hargaon is an open grassland (likely to be covered in snow during winters)encircled by dense forests.
We will be setting up camps here for the night and bask in the star-lit skies past dusk as we mark the end of an exhilarating day.
Hargaon campsite to Sankri (1950 m); Depart from Sankri
Distance: 6 kms + 197 kms
Duration: 3-4 hours trek + 9-10 hours drive
Although today’s trek is the easiest of all days, it is going to be a long one. We begin early and leave for Sankri post breakfast. The trail is rocky but well-paved and runs alongside steady streams. It gradually evens out to a ridge and opens up to gaping views of the mesmerising Har Ki Dun Valley. After a short break at Sankri, have a final look at the lovely views around as we leave for Dehradun with a lifetime of memories.
Note: We are likely to reach Dehradun by 8-9 PM. If you are planning on traveling to Delhi overnight, please ensure you book Volvos that leave between 11 PM and 12 AM to account for any unexpected delays on the road.
Resting at an altitude of 3,800M and spanning over 20 km, this trek packs all the nuances and challenges of a summit experience but on a much smaller scale. Kedarkantha trek is perfect for beginners looking to embark on their first summit trek in the Himalayas.
Kedarkantha Trek is a level 2 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
Since it is a beginner’s trek, you need no special prior experience. Although one is required to have mental preparedness and stamina before he/she begins the trek.
we will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
Our batch sizes are capped at 15 for smaller treks with the trek leader and trekker ratio of 1:8. This ratio, in our years of experience, has proven to deliver the best trekking experience for individuals as well as groups. Capping the size of the group ensures individual attention to each trekker so that no signs of distress or need during the trek go unnoticed. It also helps to form a more cohesive cohort with better group energy which helps define the rhythm and pace of days on the trek. As you go higher up on the BRS scale, since the stakes are higher, expeditions have an even smaller group size with the ratio of expedition leader to climber set at 1:2.
We follow a rigorous regime of hiring and training our experts in the field. Each trek leader is a certified mountaineer with years of experience in the field. In addition to their qualification, they also go through practical and situational training to tackle any and all kinds of sudden conditions that may present themselves on the ground. Being unpredictable is the core nature of the mountains but being ready for any circumstance as best as possible is a controllable asset that we try to nurture. Our field experts are also trained in basic medicine and first-aid response. Watch: Forerunners - The Making of A Trek Leader At Bikat Adventures
Since Bikat Adventures is a learning-based organization, we help you climb up the ladder of difficulty within the sphere of outdoor adventure systematically. Our on-ground training modules are designed to handhold you through the upskilling process so that you are ready to take on bigger challenges.
All the gear used on our treks and expeditions is tried and tested, maintained for good quality, and is overall top-notch in quality and condition. We are continually looking to obtain the best of everything there is in the market so as to ensure optimum safety.
Along with the staff you see on-ground, we have a team of superheroes working in the background to give you the best experience possible. Our background team also comprises local staff from each area who know the region best. Having local support helps with studying the area, pre-planning, execution, and in receiving timely support in case of emergencies in these remote locations.
Our on-field staff is in constant contact with our teams based in primary locations so as to eliminate any avoidable delay in reaching additional help and support when required. We try to use the best tools for communication available, including satellite phones, in regions where they are not restricted.
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Even though the world has gone digital, there are still lots of people who prefer a traditional analog watch. Men’s watches have become more than just a timepiece; they are also a form of personal expression and style statement. There are many different types and styles available so it is important to know what you want before buying one! In this blog post we will discuss some of the best watches for men in 2021 and how to find them.
Before you start, here are a few watch buying tips to keep in mind:
* The best time to buy a watch is when it goes on sale. Watches tend to go on sale at the end of the year or during other big shopping periods such as Black Friday, typically around November and December. It's also possible that stores will offer clearance sales through the entire year.
* Consider the style of watch that you want.
Some people like to wear their watches 24/hours a day, while others only wear them at certain times during the day. Some styles are better for formal occasions such as business meetings and work events, while other styles are more casual in nature - which is perfect for everyday life.
* Consider the size of your wrist.
It's important that you get a watch with an adjustable band and one that is long enough to fit snugly around your wrist, so it doesn't fall off during normal day-to-day activities such as working out or washing dishes in the kitchen.
Now, we've put together a list of some great watches that we think any man would love to get their hands on.
This watch is popular fashion trendsetter in high-end luxury and street lineage. It’s a brand ambassador for both the supreme style in the marketplace and for haute luxury allure.
The watch features strong scratch resistant mineral casing, luminous watch pointers, and the coolest part of all - an electronic horoscope window displaying alternate day/night. This exquisite timepiece also maintains excellent anti-fogging features and water-proof up to 30 meters.
All make this timepiece the 'go anywhere - do anything contender' for men on the move.
The skeleton design of this OUPINKE® watch is truly remarkable.
This luxurious hollow watch with an exclusive patent-protected design will make you stand out in any crowd.
OUPINKE® Men Skeleton Watch combines high quality materials with sleek functionality for an ultra-stylish accessory to make any woman blush behind her wine glass at dinner party. The cool skeleton casing, high quality tungsten steel strap, and butterfly double buckle makes you sexier than ever before.
This JSDUN® Classic mechanical wonder is the Swiss Army Knife of watches.
It has all-time features on one watch face: month, week, date, day/night, and of course, time.
This understated luxury timepiece surely makes other watches jealous. It's designed with great features such as the 50-meter waterproof, scratch resistant casing, and luminous function. With accurate mechanical Japanese movements this All In One Watch has been designed not only for trendy people in mind, but anyone who wants precise time keeping with minimalistic design.
This stylish piece will have you set for life.
This watch is the most unique watch Obsyss has ever found, and it's guaranteed to win you over right away!
It's a handsome watch for A REAL MAN. Just like what you see in a real gentleman, the watch is charming, transparent, genuine, simple, and no BS.
It's also a watch for the sailors, because wearing it makes you feel like 'the captain of your own fate'. A gorgeous golden spring steel attracts attention with every glance at your wrist, and remains grounded in an elegant anchor on its back. It features a stainless steel casing that withstands 30 meters for water depth as well as luminous pointers that are showing you the way on dark days of all times.
'The ship is safe in the harbor, but it's not what it's made for.'
Get this watch, be the real man, and the captain of your life!
This hot sales model is a classic mechanical watch for men walking in the forefront of fashion.
Have the time taken care of in an instant with our OBSYSS® men's watch complete with the moon phase design, 21k vacuum gold plating, 316L solid steel trap case, and stainless steel case which provides all-day wearability.
This meticulously crafted Swiss watch dazzles from across the room, drawing in admiring glances with its flashy gold trim and engrossing features. From underwater adventures to those late night brainstorming sessions on your new idea, this piece will make you feel like you're pulling off suave even when you're actually lounging at home. You'll find yourself checking-and-unchecking it with the ever ticking seconds as they fly by because you are wearing a watch that demonstrates art to the extreme.
If you want to spoil yourself or show the ultimate care to your loved ones, this is your perfect choice.
This handsome fellow features an irresistible combination of timeless spiraling, shining zircon embellishments and patented dual calendar display for his convenience that will have him drooling all over it like no other.
The Roman numerals will make even a rough day at work seem tame with its sophistication and sleek design. Don’t be deceived by the metal construction for it is waterproof - your adventures should not be limited by fear! And it features a nice luminous display to the hour and minute hand for those nighttime adventures where we may or may not be taking our phone with us.
"There's no fun in being average."
Unlike any other, the OBSYSS® Royal Mechanical Watch For Men has captivating features you’ve never seen before and will always be in style. Wear your status for everyone to see with this show-stopping watch straight from a royal palace.
This watch is the perfect interpretation of royalty and classic between the wrist. Your royal elegance will be showcased with each turn of your wrist.
Coming in its distinctive Shiny color finish that no one can resist, it includes an elegant domineering texture on the dial to highlight your high class personality so others know you mean serious business!
This is not a watch, but rather an ultimate expression of your identity.
The most advanced amazing features include shock resistant, automatic moon phase display, water resistant, anti-magnetic, luminous pointers with stopwatch function in an intricate dial mixed with modern and traditional elements.
It is for you if you want to show your gentleman's confidence and style with the impeccable details from this classic timepiece.
This rare hard to find men's Swiss made watch has the ultimate luxurious look. It has a fashion gold color with luminous mechanical skeleton. Unique royal design with diamonds on the edge, and transparent dial on the back side of the watch.
With its shining 18k gold plating, this high quality timepiece will make you feel like royalty every single day at work or hanging out in your free time. Explore all our collection of gorgeous watches for discerning modern gentlemen who are looking for style excellence and impeccable craftsmanship while wearing their wristwatch day in and day out.
This is a watch that will be cherished for years to come. It’s not just an accessory, it’s a symbol of your style and personality. With its classic hollow retro design and impeccable German craftsmanship, this watch is sure to turn heads wherever you go.
The TEVISE® Mechanical Watch has everything you need in a timepieces - from it’s 50-meter waterproof casing to its luminous function - while still maintaining an elegant look with some of the most amazing features on the market today.
The perfect gift for your dad or grandfather because this product was made with them in mind with effortless taste that can't be found anywhere else on this earth. This one-of-a-kind watch will make him feel valued and respected the moment he sees it because it exhibits character and craftsmanship as the best expression of your love and care to him.
Above is a list of our favorite choices in timepieces. Each has its unique style. Hopefully there's one there you're looking for!


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WHERE : Cinémathèque / GOMA
The program coincides with the Gallery’s ‘Contemporary Australia: Women’ exhibition and continues the exhibition’s exploration of the rich and complex contribution of women practitioners, specifically in the field of filmmaking.
Margaret Pomeranz is guest curator for a free film program exploring representations of women in Australian cinema. Contemporary Australia: Women in Film focuses on the characters and gender relationships that populate our national cinema, while also acknowledging the growing representation of women behind the scenes in such key production roles as scriptwriters, cinematographers and producers.
Margaret Pomeranz considers both representations of women by women and of women by men. Showcasing some of our strongest filmmaking and acting talent, this collection of films explores a range of gender power dynamics including parental relationships and the part family plays in shaping notions of womanhood, coming of age and the bold as well as the quieter stories of love and loss.
Women in Australian Film with Margaret Pomeranz and Guests
Sat 21 Apr 5.00pm
Margaret Pomeranz from ABC TV’s ‘At the Movies will join special guests from the Australian film industry to discuss representations of women in contemporary Australian cinema through different perspectives.
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These selected resources, curated by NCASE, offer ideas and information for OST system leaders to support recovery from COVID-19.
The NCASE Out-of-School Time Professional Development System-Building Toolkit was designed to assist states as they build professional development systems inclusive of school-age providers.
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Coaching is one of the most effective ways to support staff and to improve program quality. With its focus on relationships, strengths-based practices, communication, and coaching strategies like reflective practice and building leadership capacity, this guide could be very helpful for leaders of programs in any stage of development.
This collection of resources focuses on helping state administrators and program practitioners design and implement high-quality Out-of-School (OST) programs that support all students, including those with disabilities and special needs.
This annotated bibliography provides a list of fifteen links to evidence-based practices, policy briefs, survey resources, and webinars to support Dual Language Learners (DLL). It is designed for policymakers, school administrators, and teachers in early child and primary education settings, and is helpful for Out-of-School Time (OST).
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Editors’ note: About half of those who voted in the New Hampshire Republican primary on Jan. 23, 2024 said that President Biden had not legitimately won the 2020 election, according to exit polls. In this archival piece, originally published on Dec. 21, 2020, contributor Elizabeth C. Connors explained her research into whether such people believe this claim or are simply saying they do.
Some pundits argue that this suggests a legitimacy crisis. When three-fourths of the followers of one of two major parties say they don’t trust the election results, the implication is that they won’t trust the incoming government. And a democracy relies on citizens’ trust.
But do Republicans genuinely believe the election was stolen — or are they just saying they do to be seen as good Republicans? Here’s what my research finds.
Here’s how I did my research
To look at this, I ran a study on Dec. 11, with 943 U.S. Democrats and Republicans (756 Democrats and 187 Republicans) found on Prolific. Because Prolific offers a non-representative sample, I examine effect sizes (the differences between treatment groups) rather than point estimates (the mean of one of these groups in isolation).
I randomly assigned respondents to be asked about either impressing or disappointing in-partisans. Republicans were told either:
“Please answer the following 2 questions as you think a Republican wanting to impress other Republicans would” or “Please answer the following 2 questions as you think a Republican wanting to disappoint other Republicans would.”
Democrats were told either:
“Please answer the following 2 questions as you think a Democrat wanting to impress other Democrats would” or “Please answer the following 2 questions as you think a Democrat wanting to disappoint other Democrats would.”
Then, all respondents were asked two questions about belief in election fraud and accepting the election results, with response options from strongly agree to strongly disagree:
- There was likely a lot of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
- Republicans should accept the 2020 presidential election results.
By randomly assigning these “impress” versus “disappoint” prompts, I was able to compare the responses to these two questions across four groups: Republicans wanting to impress other Republicans; Republicans wanting to disappoint other Republicans; Democrats wanting to impress other Democrats; and Democrats wanting to disappoint other Democrats.
If there’s a gap in the responses between those who want to impress and disappoint others, we can infer that there’s social pressure to say one believes something. And if there’s a gap between those wanting to impress and disappoint one’s fellow partisans — and if it runs in opposite directions for Democrats and Republicans — we can infer that that social pressure is partisan. Such a result suggests that partisans believe that others in the party expect a particular response — and that it differs from the pressure on members of the other party.
Yes, Republicans feel social pressure to say the election was fraudulent
Republicans said that a Republican wanting to impress other partisans would say there was election fraud and that we shouldn’t accept the results. And they said that a Republican wanting to disappoint other partisans would say the opposite.
Meanwhile, Democrats said that a Democrat wanting to impress other Democrats would say there was not election fraud and that we should accept the results, while a Democrat wanting to disappoint fellow partisans would say the opposite. You can see this in the figures below.
These findings suggest that Republicans and Democrats are dealing with different social pressures from their fellow partisans. Democrats feel that they’re encouraged to say there was no election fraud and that we should accept the election results. Republicans feel encouraged to say the opposite: that there was election fraud and that we shouldn’t accept the election results.
But does this mean that people are lying in surveys about election fraud?
Of course, just because partisans feel social pressure to say something does not necessarily mean that they’re lying when they’re surveyed about their beliefs. But we know that social pressure quite powerfully shifts reported attitudes and behavior, including what people say about their own attitudes, values and partisanship.
In other words, the social pressure that Republicans feel to say the election was stolen may actually push at least some of them to believe that it was. Others may simply be saying that’s what they believe, but know that, in fact, Biden won more popular and electoral votes.
Think about what this means: The U.S. has become so polarized that many Republicans feel strong social pressure not to accept a democratic transition of power.
My results suggest three more things that are cause for both pessimism and optimism.
First, discussing Republicans’ belief in election fraud could make the problem worse. Doing so reinforces the idea that Republicans believe there’s been election fraud while Democrats don’t — which reinforces the social pressure to respond accordingly.
Second, it’s very hard to measure what citizens really think about an election’s legitimacy. As political scientists Ryan Claasen, Michael Ensley and John Barry Ryan wrote in a recent TMC article, many partisans only believe certain actions are stealing the election when the other party does it.
My research findings complicate this further with the fact that those who genuinely believe the election was stolen are pressuring fellow party members to say they believe that as well.
Finally, my research suggests that the surveys finding widespread Republican belief that the 2020 election was fraudulent isn’t really as strong as we might think. Some people may simply be saying that’s what they believe in order to look like a good Republican.
Elizabeth C. Connors (@littleconnors) is an assistant professor of political science at the University of South Carolina.

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*The Trayvon Martin case brought light to the “Stand Your Ground” law that seems to have only protected George Zimmerman.
All of the other cases we’ve reported on this matter are all in the favor of the attacked. The newest case was a result of a transgender man defending himself against a racial/homophobic attack that resulted in the death of his attacker.
In Minneapolis, Chrishaun “CeCe” McDonald was walking to the grocery store with friends when she was taunted with racist and homophobic remarks by Dean Schmitz, 47, and two women. (more…)


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Louis Mario Freese (born June 2, 1970), better known by his stage name B-Real, is an American rapper and actor. He is best known for being the lead rapper in the hip hop group Cypress Hill and one of two rappers in the rap rock supergroup Prophets of Rage. to a Mexican father and a Cuban mother, B-Real moved with his sister and mother out of his father's home to South Gate, California at the age of five. He later ended up in the small town of Bell, California.
is a 1991 book by George Lefferts that later became a television course teaching English on an example of American everyday life. It was published by MaxwellMacmillan International Publishing Group. The television series was directed by Jo Anne Sedwick and Merrill M. Mazuer and produced by Alvin Cooperman. The story is about the Stewarts' family life in New York. Richard Stewart is a professional photographer who decided to make a book of pictures about the USA, called "Family Album USA"
Dudley Music breaks into a bit of his new song Art of Music while he rehearses at Dream Recording Studios in Bellmore for some upcoming gigs. I like to blend the influences of funk, jazz, R&B, regg. Brentwood's Dudley Music will release new music this summer and he'll perform July 11 at Great South Bay Music Festival. By Glenn Gamboa glenn. Dudley Music breaks into a bit of his new song Art of Music while he rehearses at Dream Recording Studios in Bellmore for some upcoming gigs. I like to blend the influences of funk, jazz, R&B, reggae and hip-hop all together, says Music, who also hosts the monthly Swing Sessions night at Treme in Islip
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Here's the real news: With modern methods, the truth will become known more frequently. The perceived "paternal discrepancy rate," as it is called, ranges from less than 1 percent to as high as 30 percent in the various studies. The author's settled on four percent - one in 25 families - in a new article in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
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text: Forever Loves Wedding & Event Planning LLC, is a event &wedding planning service. We service Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York. This expert team is proud to offer their services to Neptune Beach and the surrounding areas. They provide tailored wedding planning experiences to couples that wish to express their individuality on their big day. These planners want to celebrate all the things that make your partnership special.

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Retro-commissioning is a process used on existing buildings to improve equipment and systems performance so they function better together.
Retro-commissioning can often address problems that occurred during the construction phase or issues that have developed throughout the building’s life.
- Improved system operation
- Improved equipment performance
- Energy Savings
- Increased asset value
- Improved occupant comfort and indoor air quality
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Cost Savings: Retro-commissioning can produce significant cost savings in existing buildings. Savings vary depending on the building type, its location, and the scope of the retro-commissioning process.
Depending on the age of the building, retro-commissioning can often resolve problems that occurred during design or construction, or address problems that have developed throughout the building’s life.
All forms of building commissioning share the same goals: to produce a building that meets the unique needs of its owner and occupants, operates as efficiently as possible, provides a safe, comfortable work environment.


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Kabuki Playbill (Tsuji banzuke) for Plays at the Nakamura Theater: Katakiuchi Jiraiya Monogatari, Ehon Taikôki, and Tsukurimono Ume no Sakiwake (Jôruri)
中村座辻番付 「報讐自来也説話（かたきうちじらいやものがたり）」、「絵本太功記（えほんたいこうき）」、「浄瑠璃 造物楳咲分（つくりものうめのさきわけ）」
35 x 48 cm (13 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.)
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Woodblock print (sumizuri-e); ink on paper
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MFA impressions: 11.28074, 11.28257
Tsuji banzuke advertising the headlining kabuki drama “Katakiuchi jiraiya monogatari” that was staged at the Nakamura Theater (Edo) from the 17th day of the 9th lunar month of Ansei 2 (1855). The day’s program included: the drama “Ehon taikôki”; and the Jôruri piece titled “Tsukurimono ume no sakiwake” that was performed with Tokiwazu, Takemoto and Naga-uta style musical accompaniment.
浄瑠璃： 「造物楳咲分」 つくりものうめのさきわけ
安政02(1855) ・09月 ・17日より
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By 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
 Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
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Billionaire George Soros stuffed $1 million into California's pot-legalization bowl — for an effort that has been hurting in the polls.
California Secretary of State campaign-finance data shows that the Soros made the contribution Tuesday to the Drug Policy Action Committee to Tax Tax and Regulate Marijuana.
The move comes on the day that he wrote a love letter to legalization in the Wall Street Journal.
Here's part of what he wrote:
Regulating and taxing marijuana would simultaneously save taxpayers billions of dollars in enforcement and incarceration costs, while providing many billions of dollars in revenue annually. It also would reduce the crime, violence and corruption associated with drug markets …
What we're wondering is, what took him so long? Prop. 19 has been struggling, and now the election is a week away.
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Alleged Rapist Arrested, Facing Variety of Charges
Missouri authorities report a local man is in custody on a variety of charges today, in connection with an attack which prompted a three-county manhunt.
According to published reports, and information from the Missouri Highway Patrol, Heath B. Miller, 35, of Rector, was arrested near Grandin, Mo., on Saturday, March 18. He's facing multiple charges, including first degree rape, first degree kidnapping, first degree assault and armed criminal action.
According to Ripley County Sheriff Mike Barton, the suspect was located about 4 p.m. near the Bay Nothing River Access. At the time he described Miller as being tired and dirty, but uninjured, after eluding authorities for over a week. He was taken into custody without incident, after authorities used dogs and a helicopter to track him down. Officials had been alerted to his presence in the area by a game camera, which had captured his image the previous Monday.
The search for Miller began around mid-day on Wednesday, March 8, as a woman notified authorities she had been allegedly attacked by the suspect at her home at Kennett. According to court documents, the woman reported she had been at her house when she was physically attacked and raped by Miller, who is the father of her child.
The woman told authorities she, and her 17-month-old child, were later transported from Kennett to a location in Ripley County, where she was able to escape and alert law enforcement. After interviewing the victim, the manhunt for Miller began involving the MSHP, Ripley and Carter county sheriff's offices, Missouri Department of Conservation, United States Forest Service and Missouri Department of Corrections.
According to reports, warrants for his arrest were issued on March 8, in both Ripley and Dunklin counties.
Following his arrest, Miller now faces a total of eight felony charges in Dunklin County, including felony rape or attempted rape, sodomy or attempted sodomy, assault, kidnapping and three counts of armed criminal action. Charges from Ripley County included rape or attempted rape, two counts of armed criminal action and second degree kidnapping.
Miller, who at last report remained in custody in Missouri was also a suspect in a breaking and entering case in Ripley County from March 13, in which he allegedly entered a home and stole a handgun.
At last report he remained held in lieu of $250,000 on the charges from Dunklin County and on $100,000, cash only bond, for the offenses in Ripley County, and was expected to appear in court on Wednesday in Doniphan.

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Following director James Gunn's announcement last week that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be Disney's first 4K Blu-ray release, Marvel has confirmed the release date and special features. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will debut on Digital HD formats August 8 ahead of the Blu-ray and DVD release on August 22. Director James Gunn took to Facebook yesterday to announce that one of the special features will be a music video for the Guardians Inferno song, that played during the end credits of the movie and features none other than David Hasselhoff. Here's what the director had to say below on social media.
"I've been dying to announce this, because it may be the greatest thing I've ever worked on, but there's video for Guardians Inferno, the song I wrote with Tyler Bates coming soon, you can see it when Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits home video. Volume 2 will be available in your home digitally on August 8 and on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K UltraHD (!!!) on August 22."
Marvel also confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 marks the Studios first in-home title to release in stunning 4K Ultra HD format, providing consumers with the ultimate home entertainment experience with next-generation high dynamic range visuals and Dolby Atmos immersive audio. 4K Ultra HD provides four times sharper resolution of HD with exceptional HDR which produces brighter brights, deeper blacks and richer colors than ever before. The galaxy has never looked so good!
Delivering the ultimate in-home experience is the Ultimate Cinematic Universe Edition (which includes a collectible poster while supplies last) comes packaged to include a 4K Ultra HD version of the film, a Blu-ray, a Digital Copy and more than 80-minutes of exclusive, never-before-seen bonus materials. Bonus will take fans behind the scenes with the movie's diverse, dynamic cast of misfits and inspired team of filmmakers, debut an all-new original music video starring David Hasselhoff and special guests, hilarious outtakes, deleted scenes, audio commentary by director James Gunn, and more. Here's what James Gunn had to say in another statement today on Facebook.
"As I announced yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is coming to home video in a spectacular fashion! The Blu-Ray and Digital versions feature as much extra content as can fit, including Deleted Scenes, Director's Commentary, Gag Reel, Making of Videos, and of course the first ever The Sneepers ft. David Hasselhoff Music Video. On Digital we also worked on breaking down a few scenes, layer by layer, so you can see them from my chicken scratch storyboards, through the animated storyboards, through filming, and adding visual effects, honestly, a really amazing feature done in a way that's completely new. Join us with the ultimate expression of love and space through 0's and 1's, August 8 on digital and August 22 on Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD! I love this movie, I think it works amazingly on repeated viewings, and I'm really proud of what home video has done for us."
The bonus features kick off with The Making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, a four-part, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, done in the style of classic-rock album liner notes. In Visionary Intro, director James Gunn provides context on how he continues and expands the storylines of these beloved characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The Guardians Inferno Music Video will feature David Hasselhoff and special guests for a galactic retro dance party, while the Gag Reel will let fans laugh out loud at all the hilarious off-script shenanigans and bloopers that took place on the set of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, featuring all your favorite Guardians. The bonus features are rounded out by four deleted scenes that had to be cut from the film, including two extended scenes and two deleted scenes and audio commentary by director James Gunn, who guides fans through an inside look at the making of the movie.
For fans who purchase Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Digital HD, you'll get all of those features, digital exclusives. There will be three scene breakdowns, which reveal the anatomy of a few key scenes from the film. Discover the process in bringing these scenes to life. It starts with a doodle and the rest is film history. Audiences will be given the option to view 5-6 layers of specific scenes in the film. Scenes include "Eclector Escape," "Gamora and Nebula," and "Rocket and Ravagers." Fans will also get an exclusive sneak peek at the Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout! ride, which will dig into the concepts and inspiration, and talk about what it took to bring the most epic ride at Disneyland to life. Take a look at the Blu-ray trailer, along with the official Guardians Inferno song and Guardians Inferno art posted by James Gunn.


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The slightly nutty flavor of buckwheat in the crepes pairs well with the tart rhubarb filling. If you like, top each serving with a scoop of nonfat frozen yogurt.
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup buckwheat flour
- 3/4 cup low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (5 cups)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- Strips of orange zest, for garnish
- To make crepe batter: Combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, egg, egg whites, oil, vanilla and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- To make filling: Combine rhubarb, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, orange zest, orange juice and butter in a saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until the rhubarb is tender and the juices are thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To cook crepes: Rub an 8-inch nonstick skillet or seasoned crepe pan with an oiled paper towel and heat over medium-high heat until a drop of water dances on the surface. Ladle a scant 2 tablespoons crepe batter into the pan and tilt to coat the bottom evenly. (If the batter is too thick to readily coat the pan, stir in a little more milk.) Cook until the underside is brown, 30 to 45 seconds. Loosen the crepe with a spatula, and quickly turn it over with your fingertips. Cook until the bottom is lightly browned, 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, rubbing the pan with oil between crepes. Stack the crepes as they are cooked. (You will have about 14 crepes.)
- To assemble and bake crepes: Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the rhubarb filling in the center of each crepe. Fold in quarters and set the crepes in the prepared baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve dusted with confectioners’ sugar and garnished with strips of orange zest.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: The filling (Step 2) can be prepared ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The crepes (Step 3) can be prepared ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Per serving: 255 calories; 5 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 42 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 3 g fiber; 99 mg sodium; 374 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (18% daily value).
Carbohydrate Servings: 3
Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate
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Monera was a kingdom biological kingdom]] of the five-kingdom system of biological classification. It comprised most organisms with a prokaryotic cell organization. For this reason the kingdom was sometimes called Prokaryota or Prokaryotae. Prior to its creation these were treated as two separate divisions of plants: the Schizomycetes (bacteria) were considered fungi, and the Cyanophyta were considered blue-green algae. The latter are now considered a group of bacteria, typically called the cyanobacteria and are now known not to be closely related to plants, fungi, or animals.
Recent DNA and RNA sequence analyses has demonstrated that there are two major groups of prokaryotes, the Bacteria and Archaea, which do not appear to be closer in relationship to each other than they are to the Eukaryotes. Thus, Monera has since been divided into Archaea and Bacteria, forming the more recent six-kingdom system and three-domain system. All new schemes abandon the Monera and now treat the Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya as separate domains or kingdoms.
Traditionally organisms were classified as animal, vegetable, or mineral as in Systema Naturae. After the discovery of microscopy, attempts were made to fit microscopic organisms into either the plant or animal kingdom. In 1866 Ernst Haeckel proposed a three kingdom system which added Protista as a new kingdom that contained most microscopic organisms. One of his eight major divisions of Protista was called Moneres. Haeckel's Moneres subcategory included known bacterial groups such as Vibrio. Haeckel's Protista kingdom also included eukaryotic organisms now classified as Protist. It was later decided that Haeckel's Protista kingdom had proven to be too diverse to be seriously considered one single kingdom.
In 1969, Robert Whittaker published a proposed five kingdom system for classification of living organisms. Whittaker's system placed most single celled organisms into either the prokaryotic Monera or the eukaryotic Protista. The other three kingdoms in his system were the eukaryotic Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae.
Based on molecular phylogeny studies, Carl Woese proposed that the prokaryotes (monerans) be divided into two separate groups: Bacteria and Archaea. In Carl Woese's 1990 proposed phylogeny, these three kingdoms are all rooted in a universal common ancestor and this is the most widely accepted categorical phylogeny accepted today. However, the most modern interpretation for these three kingdoms is the "Universal and Eukaryote Phylogenetic Tree" based on 16s rDNA, as presented in the Tree of Life Web Project.
Bacteria and Archaea
Eubacteria and Archaebacteria differ most noticeably in the environments they are able to inhabit. Eubacteria encompass the vast majority of bacteria with which humans come into contact. The bacteria that live within and around humans, such as Escherichia coli and those of the genus Salmonella, are Eubacteria. Archaebacteria live in much harsher conditions, such as in acidic hot springs and at depths of a mile below the arctic ice.
These groups were later renamed to Bacteria and Archaea, which might lead to some confusing situations, as the common use of the word "bacteria" in the English language (originally) simply refers to prokaryote microorganisms, or in other words monerans.
- E. Haeckel (1867). Generelle Morphologie der Organismen. Reimer, Berlin.
- Robert Whittaker (1969) "New concepts of kingdoms or organisms. Evolutionary relations are better represented by new classifications than by the traditional two kingdoms" in Science Volume 163, pages 150-160. Template:Entrez Pubmed
- "Towards a natural system of organisms: proposal for the domains Archaea, Bacteria, and Eucarya" by C. R. Woese, O. Kandler, and M. L. Wheelis in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences U.S.A. (1990) Volume 87, pages 4576-4579. Full text online.
- "Universal and eukaryote trees based on 16s rDNA." by Mitchell L. Sogin (2006) Tree of Life Web Project.
- Bacterial evolution by Carl Woese (1987). Woese reviewed the historical steps leading to the use of the term "Monera" and its later abandonment (full text online). Template:Entrez Pubmed