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We have a bigger edition this week, I'm not sure where the big influx of articles came from but nevertheless thankful.
Apologies to Richard, Christabelle & Jeremy who are once again sharing the limelight - as well as for not having a colored front page due to printer problems, again!
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New Orleans meetup on Saturday, October 8, 6 pm, Coop's Place
ASIS&T is in New Orleans this year, which means I'll be there, as might other MeFites. And of course the MeFites already in New Orleans. I'll be carless, so somewhere reachable by public transport or within walking distance of the conference venue would be good.
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Crime in Southampton has gone up for the sixth year in a row, it has been revealed.
Drug and sexual offences as well as domestic violence, modern slavery and cruelty to children were the offences to have increased the most between March 2019 and March 2020.
The figures published by Southampton City Council show violent crime, drug related crime and hate crime also went up over the same period of time.
But other offences such as arson and burglary went down.
City leaders said the data can also mean an increase in public confidence in reporting incidents to the police.
But the data have been described as “highly concerning”.
The report revealed that drug offences in the city went up by 37.4 per cent, followed by drug affected crime (+20.1 per cent); sexual offences, particularly rape (+13.7 per cent) and domestic violent crime (+ 9.7 per cent).
Other increases were modern slavery (+16.1) and cruelty to children (+14.4 per cent).
But according to the document, the numbers for these offences are “relatively small and percentage changes should therefore be interpreted with caution”.
Anti-social behaviour offences also went up from 7,765 cases in 2018/19 to 7,881 in 2019/20.
However, there was a reduction in Most Serious Violence (-3.5 per cent); arson (-35.6 per cent), residential burglary (-12.1 per cent) and offences where a bladed implement was used (-4.4 per cent).
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said: “An increase in recorded crime in Southampton is highly concerning.
"The Government remains committed to tackling the sources of serious crime and bringing offenders to justice.”
Alan Whitehead, MP for Southampton Test, said: “It’s also the case that crime has risen in line with government cuts to key services and these services need to be properly funded alongside adding more police officers.”
Overall, between 2019 and 2020 crime in Southampton went up by 1.5 per cent, the same increase recorded across the Hampshire Constabulary area.
Across England crime increased by 1.4 per cent but in Portsmouth it went down by 1.5 per cent.
City bosses said that over the last three years the trend in crime rates in Southampton has remained “relatively flat compared to previous years”.
Members of Southampton Safe City Partnership – which includes civic chiefs and police bosses- pledged to continue to tackle crime across the city through a number of initiatives.
Superintendent Kelly Whiting, from Hampshire Constabulary, said: “It is important that we put any increases in recorded crime into context and also remind people that increases in crime types should not necessarily be viewed as a negative because it can mean that there is an increase in public confidence who report incidents to the police.
“Drug related harm is one of our district priorities and the increase in the spike in these figures have come as a direct result of our additional work in this area.
“In the coming year, we will be focusing on areas of deprivation where domestic abuse and violent crime are significantly more prevalent.”
The recent report did not include the impact Covid had on crime in the city.
But Councillor Dave Shields, cabinet member for stronger communities and chair of Southampton Safe City Partnership, said: “While it is too early to gauge how much impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on crime it’s clear that violent crime, sexual offences and domestic crimes are priorities for the partnership to focus on.
“This year’s Strategic Assessment highlights the progress we are making in some areas, but also helps us prioritise issues that require greater focus to help reduce and tackle crime in Southampton.”
The Home Office said police across the country are set to receive millions of pounds over the next year.


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The latest goings-on in the pet industry, summarized below:
What You Should Know About Dogs & National Parks.
‘Go Orange‘ in honor of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.
With Summer Closeby, Tips for Traveling With Dogs.
Additionally, Water Safety for Dogs.
DIY Easter Eggs Exclusively For Your Pooch.
‘One-Dog Policy’ is an on-going photo series by Finland-based freelance photographer Maija Astikainen, in which she captures pet dogs left home alone by their owners.
These lonely pups awaiting the return of their owners have been shot in such places as Helsinki, Finland and Madrid, Spain,
View more of Astikainen’s work here.
There’s much to be praised for primal living. Not only do wild animals not experience the illnesses and diseases of modern civilization, they also get plenty of exercise and move the way their bodies were designed to. Primal Pooch – A primal living blog for man’s best friend, aims to teach the average dog owner how they can adopt a primal lifestyle for their dogs. Amy, the founder, has shared tips for transitioning to a raw food diet here before, and now she’s sharing her beloved pooch with us. Read on to learn more about him.
What’s Your Dog’s Name/Nickname?
My main man and resident Primal Pooch is named Ronnie. We call him Ron for short in addition to a host of other generally embarrassing and senseless nicknames. One of his more popular nicknames is “Mans,” “Ron mans” or a variety of “Muffin” nicknames which originated from the fact that he’s my stud muffin
What Breed is Your Dog?
He’s a Cane Corso which is an Italian Mastiff.
How Old Is He/She?
He’s just shy of being two years old.
How Did You Both Come to Be Together?
I’d love to share an amazing tale of how we rescued him, but he actually came from a wonderful breeder and impressive line of accomplished pooches. You may have seen his aunt, Josie, on TV as she was the 2012 and 2013 Westminster Dog Show Best of Breed Winner.
We came to be together after I spent a few years researching dog breeds prior to purchasing my first home. I completely fell in love with Cane Corsos and began contacting breeders and looking at local animal shelters for available Corsos or other mastiff related mixed breeds. I even came super close to adopting a Cane Corso named Lucius, but that fell through. Believe it or not, trying to prove myself to an animal shelter was surprisingly exhausting and challenging. After feeling discouraged from the whole process, I switched gears. I had been talking to a specific Cane Corso breeder (Liberty Cane Corsos) for about a year and figured it was time to pay him a visit, meet his dogs, and check out his kennel.
He excitedly expressed that he had an amazing 12-week-old male puppy that was available. Ronnie was supposed to join another kennel’s breeding program but my breeder changed his mind and was only allowing Ronnie to go to homes that were close by. I set the expectation that I was just looking and would be interested in one of his future pups. But things were too perfect to say no.We met Ronnie’s entire family, his dad Chopper and his mother Princess who were amazing. Then of course, Ronnie stole our hearts as soon as he clumsily galloped out of his crate into our laps.
But I did the unthinkable. I said no and stuck to my original plan. This was obviously the wrong decision because I felt horrible on the drive home and slept awful that night. My gut feeling told me I was making the wrong decision so no matter how shameful it felt, I sucked up my ego, and told my breeder I made a mistake. I called into work, picked up my man the next day and the rest is history.
How Would You Describe Your Dog’s Personality?
Ronnie is a person. I don’t know how else to describe him. But he’s the best of both worlds when it comes to friendliness and protective instincts.
He’s not shy in the least bit. As any protective breed should be, he’s confident and self-assured. It’s as if he’s always thinking and assessing situations. He has a calm and discerning demeanor in the way he keeps an eye on things around the home. He barks only when there’s a need and it’s a deep, impressive single bark that reminds me of Mufasa from Lion King. Not aggressive or frantic in the least bit, he notices the smallest changes in our surroundings whether the heat turns on for the first time of the year or if we’ve hung new curtains. Nothing gets past this regal protector.
Aside from his imposing image, he’s a complete softie and gentle giant. When friends and family come into our home, there is only one mission and that’s constant wiggling and securing as many soaking, wet sloppy kisses as he can. He’s also a goof ball and isn’t afraid to do flips when chasing his soccer ball or chewing his favorite toys and bones while he holds them upside down in his paws.
What Are Some of His/Her Favorite Playthings?
Anything that squeaks and anything that he can tear apart and completely ruin in 5 seconds. He has a deep seeded love for soccer balls and enjoys the occasional rope. In true primal pooch fashion, he loves deer or moose antlers and will be content chewing one for hours.
On a scale of one to five, how would you rate your pup in the following characteristics:
- Adaptability - 4. We’ve never had any issues taking Ronnie with us and including him in other adventures. He’s happy as long as he’s with us and is a pretty chill guy. Though due to his size, I would say he’s not as adaptable as a smaller dog. We bought a new SUV to better accommodate him so that probably says enough.
- Trainability - 5. While everyone probably scores their dog a 5, I mean it. Ronnie’s a true working dog. He seems to know when it’s time to work, when he should act like a star, and when he can get away with things He’s excellent at reading situations like that. He’s also smart, an incredibly quickly learner, and extremely food motivated
- Health & Grooming - 5. A dog’s breed and genetics definitely play a role in health but as you might guess I’d say, I think diet and exercise are extremely important. While purebreds and larger breeds are known to have more health problems, I rate Ronnie a 5 because we feed him an ancestral, raw meat diet. We always seem to get comments on his good looks, shiny coat, and clean teeth. As far as grooming, he’s pretty simple. He doesn’t’ shed as much as other breeds and washing, brushing and overall grooming is a breeze.
- All-around friendliness - 4. For a guardian breed, Ronnie is surprisingly friendly. He has an amazing temperament and does a fantastic job reading the situation and reading his owner. If I’m okay with someone, then he’s okay with someone. My friends are his friends, and if I had any enemies, I’m sure they’d be his enemies – it’s that simple.
- Exercise needs - 3. Think of Ronnie as more of a power lifter than a marathon runner. We exercise him daily, but he doesn’t need as much exercise as some other dogs like sporting breeds and terriers. He loves to play and tear through the yard but he’s not a breed that needs to be run for hours a day. He’s fine with shorter more engaging exercise sessions. If I had to choose one, he’s power vs endurance.
If Your Pup Had One Superpower, What Would It Be?
Super strength because, well, he already has that.
I’m always on the lookout for fresh logo and branding design for the pet market, and was drawn to Sticks and Bones. Bright colors, cheeky type, and bold icons create a modern twist on packaging for this contemporary dog company that sells toys and treats for your hip pooch.

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Proton pump inhibitors and the risk of acute kidney injury in older patients: a population-based cohort study
Antoniou T, Macdonald EM, Hollands S, Gomes T, Mamdani MM, Garg AX, Paterson JM, Juurlink DN. CMAJ Open. 2015; 3(2):E166-71.
Background — Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) cause interstitial nephritis and are an underappreciated cause of acute kidney injury. The authors examined the risk of acute kidney injury and acute interstitial nephritis in a large population of older patients receiving PPIs.
Methods — The authors conducted a population-based study involving Ontario residents aged 66 years and older who initiated PPI therapy between Apr. 1, 2002, and Nov. 30, 2011. The authors used propensity score matching to establish a highly comparable reference group of control patients. The primary outcome was hospital admission with acute kidney injury within 120 days, and a secondary analysis examined acute interstitial nephritis. The authors used Cox proportional hazards regression to adjust for differences between groups.
Results — The authors studied 290 592 individuals who commenced PPI therapy and an equal number of matched controls. The rates of acute kidney injury (13.49 v. 5.46 per 1000 person-years, respectively; hazard ratio [HR] 2.52, 95% CI 2.27 to 2.79) and acute interstitial nephritis (0.32 versus 0.11 per 1000 person-years; HR 3.00, 95% CI 1.47 to 6.14) were higher among patients given PPIs than among controls.
Interpretation — In the study population of older adults, those who started PPI therapy had an increased risk of acute kidney injury and acute interstitial nephritis. These are potentially reversible conditions that may not be readily attributed to drug treatment. Clinicians should appreciate the risk of acute interstitial nephritis during treatment with PPIs, monitor patients appropriately and discourage the indiscriminate use of these drugs.
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Bloat (swollen belly) in a dog
- Bloat (a swollen belly) is a medical emergency that is often caused by life threatening condition called GDV.
- Call your vet immediately if your dog has developed bloat, especially if they are also trying to be sick.
What to do if your pet has a swollen tummy
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- Make sure your pet is in a cool, safe area and try to keep them calm and quiet.
- If they have stopped breathing, call your vet using the loudspeaker so you are hands-free to start giving CPR.
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- Call your vet immediately if your dog has developed bloat. Your vet will be able to tell you if an emergency appointment is needed.
- If your pet is acting normally, or you are not sure if their tummy is swollen, call your vet for advice.
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Chelsea’s on-loan midfielder Mateo Kovacic has heaped praise on team-mate Eden Hazard following a summer of transfer speculation linking him with his parent club Real Madrid.
The Belgium international has long been linked with a move to the Bernabeu, particularly as he’s yet to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge despite his current deal being up at the end of next season.
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In the end, however, Kovacic and Hazard ended up playing together in west London as the Croatian midfielder made a loan move to the Blues for this season.
This is despite the Daily Mail linking Real with a big bid for Hazard in the summer, and the Spanish giants’ president Florentino Perez may want to listen to these words from Kovacic as he gets a close look at him this term.
‘He’s very good. I didn’t know that he’s so good,’ Kovacic is quoted in the Metro.
‘Obviously I knew he was a great player but now when I see him playing with us every day and every week he is just incredible.
‘For me in this moment he is one of the three best players in the world so I’m enjoying playing with him.’
It remains to be seen, of course, if Kovacic will return to Madrid after his loan, but at the moment CFC fans could potentially take this as a subtle message to his employers to raid his loan club for their best player.

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Parking in Arts District Adjusted for Arrival of Alley Theatre
Houston, July 23, 2014 — As the University of Houston prepares to welcome the Alley Theatre to campus, be aware that parking in the Arts District is being impacted.
Through an exciting partnership with the University, the Alley will perform its entire 2014-2015 season at UH's Wortham Theatre while its downtown venue is being renovated. They will remain on campus through the summer of 2015.
Faculty, staff and students will notice the changes taking place in parking lots 16B, 16C and 16F.
About 215 spaces in the center of lot 16B have been converted from student parking to metered parking spaces during the day. After 4 p.m., it will be used by the Alley Theatre and UH Arts for their patrons. Lot 16C will remain faculty/staff parking during the day, but after 5 p.m., it is being turned over to the Alley Theatre and UH Arts.
Lot 16F has been converted from visitor parking into a gated lot and will be used for Alley Theatre staff parking. The far southeast corner of lot 16B, which used to be visitor spaces, has now been designated as student parking.
A security kiosk has been installed in the parking lot, and a new entrance off of Elgin has been created to make it easier for traffic to get in and out. New wayfinding signs have been installed on Cullen and Elgin to make it easier for outside guests to find these parking areas.
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Can the ship perform more calculations per second since it is much larger and is not confined to the size of an average human? Or is the ship actually a distributed network of many computers specialized for specific tasks, thus making the two difficult to objectively compare?
Interestingly, there is an episode where the ship and Data directly interact with one another on a digital scale - A Fistful of Datas.
In this episode, Georgi and Data attempt to connect Data to the Enterprise's main computer, so that in the event of an emergency Data could take full control of the Enterprise.
Their experiment goes remarkably well, until Data tries to access the ship's secondary systems. Data detects an overload in his positronic matrix and shuts the experiment down, but the damage is done in the form of a Texas-Talkin' Data, as well as Data being represented in several parts of the ship (most notably, as several characters on the Holodeck).
Up until that point though, Data was able to access individual parts of the system and operate them. The sudden surge, however, suggests that some systems may be too complex for him to handle. And the fact that he was accessing systems one at a time also lends credit to suggest the Enterprise's computer is larger and more complex than Data's brain can handle all at once.
This may also indicate a limit on Data's ability to multi-task as well as the ship computer, or that there is simply an incompatibility between the two. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell, because the series does not do a particularly deep analysis into the ship's data processing power.
Regarding Voyager's secondary processor, 575 trillion calculations per nanosecond is actually 575,000 exaflops - with each of these 575,000 exaflops about equivalent to a human brain. In contrast, with 60 petaflops (0.06 exaflops), Data's positronic brain would only be about the equivalent of one mouse brain.
Note from wiki:Exascale computing refers to computing systems capable of at least one exaFLOPS, or a billion billion (i.e. a quintillion) calculations per second. Such capacity represents a thousandfold increase over the first petascale computer that came into operation in 2008. (One exaflop is a thousand petaflops or a quintillion, 1018, double precision floating point operations per second)..., and Exascale computing would be a significant achievement in computer engineering, as an exascale computer would have processing power on the order of the estimated processing power of the human brain at the neural level (although the functional power required to simulate a human brain might be lower).
It was mentioned on Voyager by its own computer that it has transluminal processing. This implies from the wording alone that the main computer processor is FTL based...
And since most (or practically all) technology on a Federation ship is subspace based, even computers would effectively be using subspace principles.
It never made any sense that the Federation was unable to create its own Androids. Heck, given the rate of exponential progression, androids with more processing power than Data will be possible shortly in reality... Star Trek missed the mark on 'exponential development' aspect especially when it had various aliens for example being better at translation than it... that's just impossible. No organic entity would be able to process things faster than a computer... a computer simply needs a proper set of algorithms to work with... and while those used in Trek seemed advanced, they also seemed outdated in comparison to the hardware's capabilities.


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Residents and commercial establishments within corporation limits using non-degradable non-recyclable plastic products will have to face stringent legal action hereafter as the urban local body has banned the production, sale and use of these highly harmful produce from July 8 onwards.
To highlight this ban and create awareness among the public on the proscription that has come into effect, the corporation organised a massive ‘City Clean Campaign' on Thursday by involving more than 2,500 persons including students from schools and colleges, members of residents' welfare associations, volunteers and its conservancy workers to collect plastic waste from 124 places, where the highly harmful waste had been heaped in large quantities.
Minister for Environment, Youth Welfare and Sports T.P.M. Maideen Khan inaugurated the campaign at Maharaja Nagar on Thursday evening in the presence of Collector M. Jayaraman, Mayor A.L. Subramanian, Deputy Mayor K. Muthuramalingam and Corporation Commissioner N. Subbaian. The Minister and others pasted the anti-plastic awareness stickers at the main entrance of the nearby housesand other commercial establishments.
Later they also joined hands with the students of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Silver Jubilee Matriculation Higher Secondary School in collecting the plastic waste dumped on the roadside.
A total of 20 corporation vehicles were pressed into service to carry the collected plastic waste while four earthmovers were used to remove the plastic waste dumped in the irrigation and drainage channels.
The Indian Bank, on its part, provided snacks to the participants.
Tirunelveli Town area: Bharathi Corporation Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Government High School, Manthiramurthy Higher Secondary School, Corporation Kallanai Higher Secondary School and Little Flower Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
Pettai area: MDT Hindu College, Kamaraj Corporation Higher Secondary School and Meenakshi Matriculation School.
Thatchanallur area: MDT Hindu College Higher Secondary School, Corporation Girls' Higher Secondary School, Meenakshipuram (for Tirunelveli Junction) and Cathedral Higher Secondary School (for Vannarpet).
Palayamkottai area: St. John's College and Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Silver Jubilee Matriculation Higher Secondary School (for Maharaja Nagar and Farmers' Market areas), Bell Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Oasis Matriculation School and Rose Mary Matriculation Higher Secondary School (for V.M. Chathram and KTC Nagar), St. Xavier's College and Magdalene Matriculation Higher Secondary School (for Shanthi Nagar).
Melapalayam area: Rose Mary Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pushpalata Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Sarah Tucker College (for Perumalpuram, Anbu Nagar and Thiyagaraja Nagar), Rahmania Higher Secondary School, Muslim Higher Secondary School, Quaide Milleth Higher Secondary School and RC High School (for Jinnah Thidal, Aaminpuram, Azad Road, Veeramanickapuram and Kulavanigarpuram).
Besides the students, residents' welfare associations of Balaji Avenue, Balabagya Nagar, Sugar Mill Colony, North Balabagya Nagar, EB Colony, Jaya Nagar, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, State Bank Colony, Bharathi Nagar, Pothigai Nagar, Pon Vizhaa Nagar, Anbu Nagar Apartments, Ram Nagar, Mullai Nagar, NGO Colony, Canara Bank Colony and Ponmani Colony also took part in the campaign.
Over 1,500 Kg of plastic waste was collected. We'll conduct surprise checks in all business establishments in the days to come for this banned product and initiate legal action against those who are found to be in possession of plastic products,” Dr. Subbaian.


It’s dismal to perceive any couple split up after they’ve shared long periods of affection. Especially on account of superstars, individuals are influenced more than expected in light of the fact that the celeb couples are viewed as standards and objectives for some, who follow them. A comparative sort of response has been seen when the information on Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed heading out in different directions made it to a few online media stages.
Barely four years back Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed had made it official with an up-to-date commitment declaration
The two were one of the main “youthful” big name couples who prepared for some, ongoing youthful big names wedding and proceeding to fabricate their vocations close by their dynamic private lives. These youthful VIPs, especially the ladies, have been changing recognitions that an entertainer leaves her vocation when she “settles down”.
Before long, Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed got married in an excellent wedding service
Their romantic tale was one of the most charming ones. Their fans just couldn’t get enough of the Lahori vocalist getting hitched to the Islamabadi entertainer.
Tragically, talk has it that Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed – one of the most cherished couples of the Pakistani media outlet is good to go to part its direction
The couple hasn’t formally declared their separation or have given a public proclamation as of now
They have been diving into the Instagram records of both, Urwa and Farhan, for proof that the bits of gossip aren’t right
Endless fans are broken at the split of a cherished team
Some even remarked that their confidence in adoration has been influenced by the part of Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed
13 Times Mawra Hocane Proved That She’s Perfected The Art Of Being The Kabab Mein Haddi


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The government has agreed a deal with struggling regional carrier Flybe to keep it afloat, following emergency talks yesterday.
The airline’s owners, the Connect Airways consortium, have agreed to put more money into the ailing business, while government ministers authorised a repayment plan for a tax debt thought to top £100m.
“Delighted that we have reached agreement with Flybe’s shareholders to keep the company operating, ensuring that UK regions remain connected,” said UK business secretary Andrea Leadsom on Twitter on the evening of 14 January. “This will be welcome news for Flybe’s staff, customers and creditors and we will continue the hard work to ensure a sustainable future.”
Full details of the agreement were yet to emerge, but pilot union BALPA tweeted: ”This is good news for 2,400 Flybe staff whose jobs are secured and regional communities who would have lost their air connectivity without Flybe. BALPA looks forward to discussing the airline’s future plans in detail with management.”
However, the chief executive of the owner of British Airways has attacked the move as a misuse of public funds.
In a letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, a copy of which has been seen by the BBC, Willie Walsh questioned why the taxpayer is picking up the tab for the airline’s mismanagement.
He pointed out that one of Flybe’s biggest shareholders Virgin Atlantic, is part owned by the US’s Delta, one of the world’s largest and most profitable airlines.
Flybe services dozens of UK domestic routes that are not flown by other airlines, making it the largest carrier to fly out of some regional airports, like Newquay.
“Flybe plays a critical and unique role in the UK aviation system, supporting the development of the regions, providing essential connectivity to businesses and stimulating the growth in trade,” the boss of the Airport Operators Association, Karen Dee, said in a statement welcoming the rescue deal.
As part of the agreement, Flybe’s shareholders, which include Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group, have agreed to put more money into the business.
The government has promised to review the £26 air passenger duty that is levied on domestic UK return fights, which has added to the airline’s losses.


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Southampton, United Kingdom, 16th July 2013 — Hampshire-based contact lens manufacturer, CooperVision, has donated £1,000 to help boost fundraising efforts for Great Ormond Street Hospital, who saved the life of desperately ill Sarah Howe when she was given just a five per cent chance of survival at birth. Sarah’s 10,000ft charity skydive, which took place on the 31st March 2013 in Salisbury, celebrated her milestone 18th birthday.
Born unable to breathe for herself, four-day old Sarah from Stubbington, was dramatically transported from Portsmouth to London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital, arriving with just 15 seconds of life-giving oxygen left. Sarah’s parents were told that had the oxygen run out their little girl would have died within minutes.
As a CooperVision employee, Sarah’s father, Richard, approached his bosses for potential sponsorship of his daughter’s daredevil jump.
He said: “Being there first-hand to witness the situation whereby my newborn baby girl’s lungs failed to inflate after delivery, a condition known as respiratory distress syndrome, was absolutely terrifying. We are so grateful that Sarah is still with us today and as a company that regularly supports local initiatives I was hopeful CooperVision would want to be involved.”
Commenting on the skydive, Sarah said: “I’ve always wanted to take part in a skydive and thought it would be an impactful way for me to honour the hospital that saved my life. Although I was nervous, I absolutely loved the experience and am already planning my next dive!
“I would like to say a big thank you to CooperVision for donating the money to me. It will make such a difference to children like me who, without the dedication and tireless support of Great Ormond Street Hospital, wouldn’t be here today.”
CooperVision UK and Ireland Marketing Manager, Rob Healey, said: “We have been delighted to support Sarah’s fundraising for such a worthy cause. As a company we pride ourselves on listening to the people we work with and partnering with them to achieve the greater good, be that with our customers, patients or fellow employees.”
To date Sarah has raised £1,300 and hopes to continue the good work throughout 2013.
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CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc. [NYSE: COO], is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. Dedicated to continually bringing a fresh perspective to the contact lens experience for practitioners and patients, CooperVision specialises in lenses for astigmatism, presbyopia, and ocular dryness. The company routinely collaborates with eye care professionals in the research and development of relevant products. CooperVision manufactures a full array of monthly and daily disposable contact lenses featuring advanced materials and optics.
For more information, visit www.coopervision.co.uk.
Contact lenses are medical devices and can only be prescribed and dispensed by a licensed eye care professional.

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Today, we are going to be talking about flooding in California. With rising sea levels and ice caps melting, it is important to stay up to date. Keep reading and find out everything you need to know about Californian weather conditions.
- Winter storms in California are now catching up to the state and the impacts are quite extensive. From flooring to damaged infrastructure – the state is trying to manage extremes.
- Did you know that melting ice sheets in Antarctica will impact California more than any other state? This is because the state is disproportionately affected by climate change, causing rising sea levels and eventually flooding.
- Within 20 years, climate specialists suggest that water will warm at a turbulent rate; eliminating various marine species and habitats.
- Sea levels in California have risen 7.5 – 8 inches over the past 100 years and is one of the many factors causing flooding, housing crisis, and environmental damage throughout the state.
- If you live in a Coastal Area, be aware of weather patterns and check for road closures to ensure safe travels. California is at risk for such climate risks because a majority of its large cities are within a hundred miles or so from the coast.
If all the snow were to melt in California, it would have significant impacts on the environment, economy, and society in the state. Here are some potential consequences:
- Water shortage: Snowmelt is a critical source of water for California. It fills up reservoirs and provides water for irrigation, drinking, and other uses. If all the snow melts at once, it could lead to water shortages during the dry season. This would affect both farmers and city dwellers.
- Drought: California is already prone to droughts, and if all the snow melts, it could exacerbate the situation. Droughts can lead to crop failures, wildfires, and other environmental problems.
- Floods: On the other hand, if the snow melts too quickly, it could cause floods. The sudden influx of water could overwhelm rivers, streams, and other bodies of water, leading to flooding and property damage.
- Erosion: Snow helps to hold soil in place and prevent erosion. If all the snow melts, it could lead to increased erosion, which could damage infrastructure and harm ecosystems.
- Ecological impact: Snowmelt provides vital habitat and water sources for many species of plants and animals in California. If the snow were to melt, it could harm these species and disrupt ecosystems.
Overall, the melting of all the snow in California would have severe consequences for the state’s environment, economy, and society. It is therefore important to work towards mitigating climate change and protecting the natural resources of the state. For more information on flooding in California, check out this website. Learn how to prepare for extreme weather conditions and potential flooding!


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It’s pretty scary up there, but the feeling of being horizontal, feet on the rocks, jumping, and flying in the air was such a kick!
Backwards is the traditional means, but you can also forward abseiling. Yes, forward. As in, feet on the rocks, bum in the air, facing the same little ants waiting at the bottom, and running on the wall of the gorge! This is definitely something else! What a blast!
With close to 40,000 marked climbs, Australia is a paradise for abseilers. Lessons and guiding are available in all states and for all levels from beginner to advanced.
Victoria c. 12,000 climbs
Melbourne, Mt Arapiles, the Grampians, Mt Buffalo, Central West, Wilson’s Promontory, Granite Highlands, Great Dividing Range and the Northwest
New South Wales c.13,000 climbs
Blue Mountains, Sydney, Nowra, the Central Coast, the Hunter Valley, New England,Point Perpendicular, the Wolgan Valley, Kaputar, Wollongong, the Warrumbungles, Evans Crown Tarana, Lower Blue Mountains, Nerriga and Mt Kosciusko National Park
Western Australia c.1,800 climbs
Perth, Albany, Margaret River, West Cape Howe, Dampier Archipelago, Newman, Kalbarri, Walpole, Exmouth and The Kimberley
Queensland c. 4,000 climbs
Townsville, Glasshouse, Frog Buttress, Brisbane, Mt Maroon, Brooyar, Girraween, Mt Greville and Redcliffs
ACT c. 1,600 climbs
Booroomba Rocks, Main Walls, Orroral Ridge, Gibraltar Peak, Black Range, River Crags, Pierce’s Creek Bouldering, Southern ACT and the Orroral Valley
South Australia c. 2,500 climbs
Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Yellowie, Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island
Northern Territory c. 550 climbs
Alice Springs, Eastern MacDonnells, Western MacDonnells, Hayes Creek Main Gully, Umbrawarra Gorge, South Apostles, North Apostles and Hayes Creek Spider Gully
Tasmania c. 3,000 climbs
Coles Bay, Launceston (Cataract) Gorge, Mount Wellington, Lowdina, North Esk, Ben Lomond, Hillwood Volcano, Rocky Tom, Oatlands and Mount Brown
For abseiling operators Australia-wide use the search tool top left this page. Search Tours by location or key word.
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Meet Dr. Keith Choate
Keith Choate M.D., Ph.D., is a physician scientist who brings insights from skin biology research to his broad medical dermatology practice. Dr. Choate is an attending physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital, the Yale Primary Care Center, Yale Dermatology Associates, and the Veterans’ Administration Hospital. Upon consultation request from colleagues, he sees patients with diverse conditions including skin cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, genetic skin disease, and general medical dermatology concerns. He uses a wide variety of treatment modalities including phototherapy, systemic immunosuppressive agents, and newer disease-targeted “biologic” agents. In addition, Dr. Choate performs skin cancer surgery and skin lesion excisions. Dr. Choate co-directs the monthly Comprehensive Disorders of Keratinization Clinic with Dr. Leonard Milstone which cares for pediatric and adult patients with genetic skin disorders characterized by scaly, red skin and other associated symptoms.
In his research, Dr. Choate uses cutting-edge whole-genome DNA sequencing technologies to identify mutations causing genetic skin diseases and his group studies the function of identified genes in normal and disease states. His article detailing the genetic basis of the self-healing skin disorder Ichthyosis with Confetti was published in Science, and, for this work, Dr. Choate received the 2011 Young Investigator Award from the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Choate has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and chapters and presents his work at national and international meetings. He is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for the Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin types.
Dr. Choate mentors undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in his laboratory, teaches at Yale Medical School, and trains resident physicians and fellows.


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It’s no secret that 2020 was potentially the worst year in human history. From the beginning of the year to the end, the landslide of unfortunate events seemed to get more and more ridiculous with every passing day. Luckily, we made it to the other side, and I hope everyone out there is as happy and healthy as they can possibly be despite all of the undeniably awful events that occurred last year.
As we know from the works of Edgar Allen Poe or Thomas Hardy, poetry can often serve as a way of coping with seemingly hopeless situations. That is why I’ve decided to recount some of the events of 2020 in a series of poems.
The limerick poem is a particularly jovial and comical poetic form, and I thought that it was the best form for touching on this horrific year so as not to make these poems too overly depressing. Rather, I hope that we can look back on this black void of a year with a cautious sense of humor and, in doing so, remind ourselves that it really can only go up from here.
Without further ado, this is the year 2020 in limericks:
A year that starts with koalas’ homes
In the Land Down Under up in smoke.
Those cuddly faces
Engulfed in blazes,
A shitty start, but still we had hope.
A virus born, some say in Wuhan
Now we have no use for our Groupons.
Now many we mourn,
Still some think that it’s all just hoopla.
Sorrows, boredom already abound.
The words “Kobe died” an awful sound.
We can’t even watch
His fadeaway drop.
We’ll miss Kobe exciting the crowd.
24’s death, it seemed like a lie.
Then Putin and Trump talked on the sly.
Our mood further blued.
Turn off the news, just watch Parasite.
Sweatpants for days, our hearts were in pain.
Wallets were too, no more than one day.
In March on the sixth
Dow Jones dropped like bricks.
Guess I’ll never vacation in Spain.
Problems graver than travel arose,
Problems of race, a problem of old.
So RIP George.
It’s love we must forge.
Under black skin is a human soul.
This year is bad, it wasn’t the best.
Then murder hornets came to the West.
I’m so lost for words.
Bees the size of birds???
Surely this shitshow’s hitting its crest.
But no, the woes just kept piling on.
A boom in Beirut, a manure bomb.
A factory crushed.
At least in Cali our trees stand strong.
“Nope!” said the malicious wheel of chance.
Trees dropped like it’s hot, a fiery dance.
Ancient redwoods gone
Like bud in Frisco bongs.
The state was on fire just like Trump’s pants.
A big breath of life for women’s rights,
Sadly her day in turn came to night.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Dimmed like a cinder.
Her fire, her work still radiates light.
A tragic comedy this year seemed.
“Trump has COVID!” read most magazines.
Not a soul agasp,
Should’ve worn that mask.
Then came a flurry of Fauci memes.
But before you go and hire your hearse,
Biden is prez, for better or worse,
Trump’s face has gone white.
No, wait, that’s not right.
Goodbye to spray tans and Twitter blurbs.
Here we are in 2021.
QAnon Shaman’s been having fun.
The Capitol’s stormed,
I still feel forlorn,
Still quarantined, I don’t see the sun.
Let’s look at the bright side, shall we, friends?
Will this year suck too? Well, that depends.
Let’s get together,
Hope COVID’s better.
Here’s to the future, and last year’s end.
There you have it. Let’s all take a deep breath and thank our lucky stars that we made it through 2020. It wasn’t all bad though. SpaceX sent two astronauts into space in 2020, the world was given perhaps the most ridiculous documentary of all time Tiger King, and Columbus, Ohio was almost renamed “Flavortown” in honor of Guy Fieri.
All that being said, I’m glad 2020 is dead and gone. Let’s hope 2021 is a whole lot better.


Hof University again receives system accreditation as the highest seal of quality for its teaching
In 2014, Hof University was the first Bavarian university to successfully complete the system accreditation process. This distinction has now been achieved once again. The seal confirms that it has a functioning quality management system, which forms the basis for high-quality teaching.
Industry 4.0: Practical insights for our students
An innovative "Industry 4.0" system has recently been added to the machine hall at Hof University. It provides students with a practical insight into the topic of Industry 4.0 and optimum preparation for their future careers. Prof. Dr. Heike Markus, Head of the Master in Operational Excellence, explains what it is all about.


Social workers at Hampshire Council, and children’s
charities Barnardo’s and the NSPCC will be the first to sign
up to the social care register, launched this week.
The register, run by the General Social Care Council, is
initially only opened to social workers but the council hopes to
have all 1.5 million care professionals registered over the next
Although registration will initially be voluntary, the GSCC
hopes it will become a statutory requirement for social workers by
David Behan, director of social services at Greenwich Council
and president of the Association of Directors of Social Services,
said the register needed to be voluntary until a “critical mass” of
social workers had been registered.
Greenwich is considering paying the registration fees of
existing employees over the next two years to encourage them to
Terry Butler, director of social services at Hampshire Council,
said: “In addition to giving the public the reassurances they need,
it will also help to improve the standing of the profession.”
However, Ian Johnston, director of the British Association of
Social Workers, called for the register to become compulsory
earlier, and urged local authorities to recognise it immediately
and cover social workers’ registration costs.


Nestled in southern Bengaluru sits Lake Nanjapura, a serene location that once boasted a vibrant lake. Today, Lake Nanjapura sits practically dry and is one of many regional lakes in desperate need of restoration. Intel Corporation, a global force in sustainable water management, is taking action.
On February 11, 2020, Intel Corporation, in partnership with CLEAN International and Bengaluru-based Say Trees, launched the restoration of Lake Nanjapura. The complete restoration project, taking place over the next 6 months, will include desilting, erosion control, and the planting of over 6,000 trees, including an adjacent Miyawaki Forest. In the end, annual monsoon rains, combined with a rejuvenated lake and new forest, will restore millions of gallons of water back to the environment.
Lake Nanjapura is part of a city-wide effort to restore the lakes of Bengaluru and recharge groundwater in the region. Intel Corporation works globally to restore billions of gallons of water annually with projects that address local water issues and support the well-being of local communities, economy and the environment. To learn more, visit intel.com/water or contact CLEAN International at email@example.com for ways to be involved.


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Liu Shu-chu, head of land developer Haojung Construction, general contractor Lin Wen-tsung, and their architect and worksite supervisors stand accused of professional negligence
resulting in death as well as endangering public safety.
He said he would be making recommendations but would not accuse the doctors of professional negligence
However, Mattco then sued the firm for professional negligence
, fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment.
Mr Rehman, who has moved from West End firm Jeffrey Green Russell, is a member of the Professional Negligence
Lawyers Association and specialises in commercial and banking disputes and professional negligence
The parking lot supervisor has already been found guilty of professional negligence
resulting in bodily injury.
The Daily Telegraph understands Bracken is suing Cricket Australia claiming 'professional negligence
', arguing the sport's body failed in their duty of care to protect him from serious long-term damage resulting from injury during his career.
Home to several notable North Carolina attorneys, CSH has specialty practice groups focused on medical and professional negligence
, product liability, construction defects, workers' compensation, police and municipal law, premises liability and security, trucking/transportation law, as well as environmental and toxic torts, and land condemnation.
claims remain a good way to recoup any losses that arise, but claimants must be conscious of time limits before diving into proceedings.
She has a wide range of experience, mainly in claimant commercial litigation, professional negligence
and contested probate claims.
on Friday on suspicion of professional negligence
resulting in a fire that occurred at a hot spring drilling site in Tokyo's Kita Ward, the police said.
The prosecutors had indicted the Kubota and Izumi on charges of professional negligence
resulting in the death of one woman and injuries of 199 people.
Police plan to send papers pertaining to Shandy's case to prosecutors on suspicion of professional negligence
resulting in injury.


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Membrane Structure: How it Relates to Function
Over the last thirty five years, our concept of the plasma membrane has changed considerably from the simple three-layered structure surrounding the cell to that of a FLUID MOSAIC MODEL. This model of the membrane consists of a fluid phospholipid bilayer with a mosaic of interspersed proteins embedded in the lipid layers. Some proteins extend through both lipid layers, while others may extend only halfway or be loosely bound to the surface of the membrane. Chemical analysis of several kinds of membranes reveals that most contain about 50 percent protein and 50 percent lipid. Membrane surrounding cytoplasmic organelles or specialized cells may have percentages that vary from this 1:1 ratio. The inner membranes of the mitochondria, for example, contain 75 percent protein and only 25 percent lipid. Membranes of nerve cells often contain 90 percent lipid and 10 percent protein. The fluid mosaic model explains many of the known facts about membrane functions, but much remains unknown about both its structure and its interactions with the kinetic activity of ions and molecules in order to sustain the necessary conditions for the living cell (1).
ARCHITECTURE OF THE PLASMA MEMBRANE (2)
Cell membranes are assembled from four components:
1. A lipid bilayer foundation - every cell membrane has as its basic foundation a phospholipid bilayer. The lipid bilayer is a fluid like the "shell" of a soap bubble. It has the viscosity of olive oil. The other components of the membrane are enmeshed within the bilayer, which provides a flexible matrix and, at the same time, imposes a barrier to permeability. Within the lipid bilayer of animal cells, cholesterol molecules are inserted, adding fluidity.
2. Transmembrane proteins - a major component of every membrane is a collection of proteins that float within the lipid bilayer like icebergs on the sea. These proteins provide channels into the cell through which molecules and information pass. Membrane proteins are not fixed in position like headstones in a graveyard. Instead, they move about like boats on a lake. Some membranes are crowded with proteins, side by side, just as some lakes are so crowded with boats you can hardly see the water. In other membranes, the proteins are more sparsely dispersed. The nonpolar regions of the proteins serve to tie them to the membrane's nonpolar interior. The three principal classes of membrane protein are CHANNELS, RECEPTORS, and CELL SURFACE MARKERS.
3. Network of supporting fibers - membranes are structurally supported by proteins that reinforce the membrane's shape. This is why a red blood cell is shaped like a doughnut rather than being irregular. The membrane is held in that shape by a scaffold of protein on its inner surface. Membranes use networks of other proteins to control the lateral movements of some key membrane proteins, anchoring them to specific sites so that they do not simply drift away. Unanchored proteins have been observed to move as much as 10 micrometers in one minute.
4. Exterior glycolipids - a thicket of carbohydrate and lipid extends from the cell surface. These chains acts as cell identity markers. Different cell types exhibit different kinds of carbohydrate chains on their surfaces. Carbohydrate chains (strings of sugar molecules) are often bound to the proteins in the membrane. These chains, as mentioned, serve as distinctive identification tags, unique to particular types of cells.
A membrane, then, is a sheet of lipid and protein that is supported by other proteins and to which carbohydrates are attached. The key functional proteins acts as passages through the membrane, extending all the way across the bilayer. How do these transmembrane proteins manage to span the membrane, rather than just floating on the surface, in the way that a drop of water floats on oil? The part of the membrane that traverses the lipid bilayer is specially constructed, a spiral helix of nonpolar amino acids. Because water responds to nonpolar amino acids much as it does to nonpolar lipid chains, the nonpolar helical spiral is held within the interior of the lipid bilayer by the strong tendency of water to avoid contact with these amino acids. Although the polar ends of the protein protrude from both sides of the membrane, the protein itself is locked into the membrane by its nonpolar helical segment.
SOME WAYS A CELL'S MEMBRANES REGULATE ITS INTERACTIONS
WITH THE ENVIRONMENT (2)
1. Passage of water - membranes are freely permeable to water, but the spontaneous movement of water into and out of cells sometimes presents problems
2. Passage of bulk materials - cells sometimes engulf large hunks of other cells or gulp liquids
3. Selective transport of molecules - membranes are very picky about which molecules they allow to enter or leave the cell
4. Reception of information - membranes can identify chemical messages with exquisite sensitivity
5. Expression of cell identity - membranes carry name tags that tell other cells who they are
6. Physical connection with other cells - in forming tissues, membranes make special connections with each other
The movement of substances between cells and the surrounding environment occurs in three general ways: DIFFUSION, TRANSPORT BY PROTEIN CARRIERS, and ENDOCYTOSIS or EXOCYTOSIS. The movement of substances by diffusion does not require the input of cellular energy. The difference between active and passive (facilitated) transport by protein carriers may be distinguished on the basis of energy expenditure by the cell. Both endocytosis and exocytosis require energy and the formation of vacuoles.
MOVEMENT BY DIFFUSION
The establishment of a CONCENTRATION GRADIENT due to a higher concentration of molecules results in a diffusion of molecules into the cell. Movements through the membrane components depends on the size and chemical nature of the molecule. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other lipid soluble molecules, such as alcohol and benzene pass through the lipid portion of the thin 7.5 nm membrane (about 25X the thickness of a water molecule.) Water and other small ions are thought by some investigators to pass through protein - lined "pores." Small electrically charged ions would not be permitted such passage if these protein pores had a positive charge similar to the membrane itself. The positive ions would be repelled and negative ions would at first be attracted but then held at the surface (1).
TRANSPORT BY PROTEIN CARRIERS
The fact that some small molecules pass with ease, while others pass through with difficulty or not at all, has resulted in the membrane being regarded as SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE. When various sugars of identical molecular size are present both outside and inside the cell, certain ones cross the membrane hundreds of times faster than others. Observations also show that sugars and amino acids are able to diffuse through the membranes of cells that have been metabolically suppressed. This and other evidence indicates that the passage of these molecules is facilitated by a protein carrier without the expenditure of cellular energy. These carriers are thought to be highly specific and able to combine with only certain molecules. This FACILITATED DIFFUSION, assisted by protein carriers, operates under the same basic rules as does simple diffusion. Substances move only from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
In contrast to facilitated diffusion, ACTIVE TRANSPORT requires the use of ATP energy by a carrier protein in order to move ions or molecules through the cell membrane against a concentration gradient. The molecules thus accumulate inside or outside a cell in a region of higher concentration. This process is considered to be responsible for the accumulation of an excess amount of solute within the cells. One example is an increase in the potassium ion concentration on the inside of the cell membrane (a thousand times greater than on the outside of the cell membrane). Other examples include the high concentration of iodine in the cells of the thyroid gland, the virtual removal of sodium from urine by cells lining the kidney tubules, and the total absorption of sugar by intestinal cell of the gut.
Subjecting cells to an increased ion concentration results in an increase in ion uptake, but only up to a point. Raising the concentration above a certain point does not increase the uptake. Graphically, the results of such experiments produce a saturation curve similar to the activity of an enzyme. The manner in which ions seemingly compete for a carrier suggests to some investigators a situation analogous to an enzyme-substrate complex. When a variety of similar ions, such as potassium, rubidium, and cesium are presented to the cell, the uptake of any ion in the group is slower than when the ion is alone. The same is true of calcium, strontium and barium. Interestingly, other close chemical relatives show no competition. Sodium, although similar to cesium, rubidium, and potassium, does not compete with these ions during uptake. The fact that active transport across a membrane can be thought of as an enzymatic activity has prompted some to give the protein carriers an enzymatic name - PERMEASES.
The energy used by the protein carriers might be necessary for the attachment of the molecule or ion, to change the shape of the carrier, to release the molecule, or a combination of all three. The expended energy results in the passage of the ion across the membrane. This renders the carrier useless for active transport until a high energy phosphate molecule is provided by another molecule of ATP. It is not surprising, therefore, that cells involved primarily with active transport, such as those of the kidney, have a large number of mitochondria near the surface membrane where active transport is occurring.
One type of active transport found in all cells, but especially important in muscle and nerve cells, involves the accumulation of sodium ions outside the cell and a corresponding accumulation of potassium ions within the cells. Since these two events are linked together, they are usually referred to as the sodium-potassium pump. The "pump" is thought to be a protein molecule carrier capable of combining with both the sodium and potassium ions. The external portion of the carrier allows the potassium ions to enter the cell while the internal part of the carrier assists the sodium ion to exit the membrane. The protein making up this channel changes its configuration by using energy from ATP molecules. The enzyme ATPase breaks the bond holding the terminal phosphate group in the molecule, thus releasing the bond energy. More than one third of all the energy expended by a cell that is not actively dividing is used to actively transport (Na+) sodium and (K+) potassium ions. Recent clinical investigations indicate a correlation between obesity and low levels of ATPase. This condition could result in a low metabolic rate since the Na+/K+ exchange is estimated to account for 20-50 percent of the body's total heat production and consumes considerable calories.(1,2)
ENDOCYTOSIS AND SURFACE RECEPTORS (1,2)
Endocytosis, although not directly related to active transport, can be more adequately explained using the fluid-mosaic model. At various locations over the surface of the membrane, receptor molecules with irregular protrusions extend beyond the cell. (1) These receptors are specific for larger required molecules. These receptor molecules are capable of diffusing over the surface of the cell by moving among the lipid molecules making up the outer layer of the membrane. This receptor molecule may contact the required molecule and form a receptor-molecule complex.
In general, the glycoprotein receptors are responsible for "self" recognition and identified as the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins. Likewise, glycolipids are the cell surface markers that differentiate the various organs and tissues of the vertebrate body. The markers on the surface of red blood cells that distinguish different blood types are glycolipids. Recent studies have revealed new functions for mammalian glyco-proteins and glycolipids. New glycosylation processes have been discovered which may regulate macromolecular transport across the nuclear pore and may play a role in regulating gene expression. Carbohydrates play a key role in HIV and influenza virus infectivity. In cancer research, carbohydrates are being examined as tumor markers, and for their role in tumor metastasis (3).
Information transmitted between cells is carried by compounds that are often impermeable to the cell membrane. These compounds bind to cell surface receptors. This binding activates reaction pathways that terminate in the release of a compound into the cytoplasm that carries the original information. These compounds are called second messengers and can act either directly or indirectly. Second messengers transmit information regulating a variety of physiological and biochemical processes, including cell growth (4).
As the receptor-molecule complex continues to move over the undulating, irregular membrane surface, it will eventually reach an indented, pit-like region. After moving into the pit-like region, a type of invagination occurs around the receptor-molecule complex with some of the membrane's lipid molecules forming a lipid sphere. It should be noted that this sphere has a hydrophobic tail ends oriented outward making it soluble within the membrane. This sphere can move across the membrane to the cytoplasmic side. Again, the mosaic model provides an explanation of the spreading of the lipid molecules on the inner membrane surface. This in turn allows either for the foreign molecule to be released into the cytoplasm or for the vesicle to pass into the cytoplasm and transfer the molecule into a specific cell organelle. The lipid molecules that make up this transporting vesicle again become part of the membrane structure after the required molecule is released from the receptor-molecule complex.This is sometimes called receptor-mediatied endocytosis.
In summary, the fluid mosaic membrane model appears to resemble a flexible, undulating lipid layer with randomly positioned protein molecules extending partially or completely through the bilayer. Most biologically important organic molecules are insoluble in the center of the bilayer and thus the barrier properties of the membrane. To pass through this nearly impermeable barrier, many compounds require the aid of ATP and a protein molecule acting in some role as a carrier.
(1) Longenecker, N.E., and Hibbs, E.T. The American Biology
Teacher, Vol. 48, No. 5, 5/86, pages 304-306.
(2) Raven, P.H. and Johnson, G.B. Understanding Biology, Times Mirror/Mosby College Publishing, St. Louis, 1988, Chapter 6.
(3) Johnson, M.T. DuPont Biotech Update, Vol. 6, No. 3, August 1991, pages 41-49.
(4) Olechno, J.D. and Rohrer, J.S. American Biotechnology Labora
tory, September 1991, page 8.
(5) Postiglione, R. and Salvemini, J. The American Biology
Teacher, vol. 47, No. 3, 3/85, page 182
(6) Science, October 17, 1986, pages 286-288.
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Maine Wardens Rescue Hiker at Moxie Falls
A Maine teenager rescued after slipping and falling 30 feet down an embankment near the state’s tallest waterfall is now recovering.
State officials and volunteers were able to place 18-year-old Antonio Jacobs into a rescue jacket after he fell into a gorge Monday at the base of Moxie Falls.
Maine Game Wardens say Jacobs was immobile when they found him.
The state Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife says the teen was hiking with three friends when he fell down the embankment.
Jacobs was then flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center where he was treated for abrasions and injuries to his ankle, knee and ribs.


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Title: The Bookshop on the Corner
Author: Jenny Colgan
Length: 332 pages
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Nina loves books and loves her job at the local library. Then she finds out the library is closing and merging into a different branch with a whole new vision. In the midst of trying to figure out what she’s going to do, she gets hooked on the idea of starting a mobile library. The thought of it is scary and exciting at the same time. She steps out of her comfort zone and what unfolds is the adventure of her life.
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see auks surprisingly little from survey vessels and oil platforms in
the North Sea. Sometimes they seem very tame and feed right next to the
vessel - possibly attracted by the aerated water caused by DP vessels.
Auks have been seen diving to incredible depths by ROVs (Remotely
Operated Vehicles) operating on oilfields and pipelines in the North
Sea - with such birds captured on video as they "fly" past the vehicle.
Guillemot, Tjeldstø, September 2008
Guillemot are a regular late autumn and winter visitor to Oslo.
Picture taken at Sørenga, not far from the opera house,
Norwegian birds usually look a bit darker than ones from the UK, although this is not always obvious
Adult Guillemot with young, Leman, UK Sector, August 2021
Young Guillemots leap into the sea before they can fly and swim after
their parents to feeding grounds offshore. The area off the east coast
of the UK is a popular feeding area and under calm conditions the calls
of the adults and begging young can be heard a long way off - I often
hear them before I see them.
Flight shot of Guillemot, Skogsøy, May 2020
Note that in some lighting conditions the bill may appear to have a
white line down it, inviting confusion with Brunniches Guillemot
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ARCHIVE: Food and drink: What is Defra doing?
Food 2030: The Government’s new strategy on food
This strategy sets out the Government’s vision for a sustainable and secure food system for 2030, and the steps we will take to get there.
There is a food dimension to many areas of public policy, for example, health, nutrition, food safety, food hygiene, farming, competition, planning, food security and international development.
In 2008, the Cabinet Office Strategy Unit published a report looking at long-term trends in food production and consumption. Their report concluded that there are major challenges in the food system and set out the need to tackle the health and social impacts of food consumption, including obesity and diet-related ill health, and ensuring that food production does not have a detrimental effect on the environment, such as its contribution to climate change.
These are big challenges, and tackling them requires co-ordinated effort across Government, for Government to work effectively with the food industry, and for Government to engage with consumers. Within Government, responsibility for various food-related policies is distributed among different Government Departments (see below). Defra has a key role in co-ordinating efforts on food across Government, as well as driving forward policies of its own.
Policy responsibilities across Government & Organisations
- UK Food Security – Defra
- Climate change – Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
- Environmental impacts of food production and consumption – Defra
- Food and food packaging waste – Defra
- Obesity – Department of Health (DH)
- Diet-related ill health – DH
- Nutrition – Food Standards Agency (FSA)
- Food safety and hygiene – FSA
- Food production - Defra
- Public sector food procurement – OGC, DH, Defra
- Planning – Communities and Local Government (CLG)
- Competition – BIS, Competition Commission, Office of Fair Trading
- International development – Department for International Development (DFID)
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Video by Pablo Cocito. | Abdul was able to restart his career using skills learned at Computer CORE and considers the program a “life changing experience.” After entering a successful career with Congressional Federal Credit Union, Abdul also joined CORE’s board of directors where he served for many years and remains on the advisory board.
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