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There are more than 200 varieties of chilies or hot peppers. Sometimes the names of chilies can get a bit confusing because often the same pepper will be known by two or even three different names.
Here’s a quick users’ guide to about four dozen very popular chilies and how you can used them in the kitchen. All of these peppers are member of the genus Capsicum. The species name is given in parentheses. The Scoville heat unit (SU) or pungency rating is listed for many.
Ají amarillo (C. baccatum): Pointed, thin-fleshed with yellow to orange-red skin. Fragrant fruity to raisiny aroma. Use fresh or dried; when dried called cusqueño. Use with potatoes and other root vegetables, in sauces, stews, seviches, and other seafood dishes. Popular in Peru. 30,000 to 50,000 SU.
Ají dulce (C. annuum): Sweet, mild and musky herbal-like flavor. Used especially with beans. Popular in Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Anaheim (C. annuum): Also called New Mexico pepper (Anaheim is a cultivar of New Mexico), Rio Grande pepper, long green chile, or California pepper: Green matures to red pepper, slender, 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) long with blunt end. Considered mild green or red. Use fresh, roasted, fried, or dried and ground. Use to make chiles rellenos: fried, cheese-stuffed chiles. Use dried and ground for chili powder and paprika. Developed in Anaheim, California about 1900. 500 to 1,500 SU.
Ancho (C. annuum): Large to about 5 inches (13 cm) long, lobed, heart-shaped fruit colored green maturing to dark brown to brick red. Sweet, mildly pungent, fruit flavored flesh. Ancho is a ripened and dried Pablano pepper. Sometimes the fresh pablano is misidentified as the Ancho. Used ground to thicken cooked sauces such as mole. Perhaps the most popular chili in Mexico; named for the valley of Puebla south of Mexico City. Looks like a dried mulato chile. 1,000 to 1,500 SU.
Arból chile (C. annuum): Also called chile de arból: Bright red fresh or dried, slender curved and pointed with thin flesh and smooth skin, 2 to 3 inches (5-7.5 cm) long. Somewhat tannic flavor Use in salsa and soups. Soaked and puréed used in stews and as a table sauce. Popular in Mexico. Arbol means tree in Spanish. 15,000 to 30,000 SU.
Banana (C. annuum): Yellow-green ripening to red, curved with a waxy skin. Use fresh in salads, stews, roasted whole with legumes or potatoes, pickled and used as a garnish. Mild chili related to the hotter Hungarian wax. 0 to 100 SU.
Bird (C. frutescens): Also called bird’s eye chile and Santaka. Tiny, green, orange, and red skinned. Thin skinned. Used as a finishing flavor. Popular in Asia. 40,000 to 60,000 SU.
Cascabel (C. annuum): Round to button mushroom-shaped with brown-red, smooth, translucent skin about ¾ inch (1.9 cm) in diameter at maturity. Lightly acidic, smoky flavored; nutty tasting after toasting. Cascabel means “jingle bells” because the seeds rattle in the pod. Blend with tomatoes or tomatillos to make salsas. Use crumbled in stews. Popular in Mexico. 1,500 to 2,500 SU.
Cayenne (C. annuum): Sometimes mistakenly called Chile de arból or Thai pepper. Slender, thin, tapered pods 4 to 12 inches (10-30 cm) long, green maturing to red and wrinkled. Dried cayenne can be soaked in vinegar and salt for a few days to make a pungent, liquid hot red-pepper sauce. Dried and ground is made into powder to used in sauces such as Tabasco or as cayenne pepper. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana where it may have originated. 10,000 to 50,000 SU.
Cherry (C. annuum): Also called cherry hots. Meaty, somewhat flattened, cherry-shaped, light green maturing to orange to bright red. Mahogany colored when dried. Lots of seeds. Fruity, sweet flavor. Harvested at green or red stage. Pickled and bottled. Use added to salads, antipasto platters, or sandwich platters.
Chilaca (C. annuum): Thin, 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) long, deep red-brown and shiny, with vertical ridges; blackish green when immature. Deep flavor has a hint of licorice. Roasted and peeled used in vegetable dishes with cheese and in sauces. Use in salsas. Sometimes available pickled. Hard to find in dried version. Popular in Mexico. 1,000 to 1,500 SU.
Chipotle (C. annuum): Dried jalapẽno. Tan to coffee-colored, wrinkled and leathery; smoky, sweet, chocolate smell and taste. Use to flavor soups and stews. Soaked and pureed, use in sauces. In a light pickle, use as a condiment. Popular in Mexico.
Chiltecpín (C. annuum): Also known as chilipiquin and tepín. One of the so-called bird peppers. Red, very small, egg-shaped fruit; oval to elongate about the size and shape of a cranberry. Use fresh and dried. Chiltecpín in the Nahuatl language of Mexico means flea-chilli because this chili is very small with a sharp bite. Believed to be the oldest of the Capsicum genus. 50,000 to 100,000 SU.
Choricero (C. annuum): Large bell shaped. Use to flavor chorizo and other meats.
Cuban: Also called Cubanelle or Italian frying pepper. Large, irregular and blocky shaped; light green to yellow to red at maturity. Thin skinned. Harvest at all stages. Mild flavored excellent for frying.
De arból: same as Arból chile above.
Fresno (C. annuum): Wide, stubby to cone-shaped, 2 to 3 inches (5-7.5 cm) long, green when immature and red when ripe; thick fleshed but not as thick as the jalapeño. Use green for seasoning and in sauces. Use in salsa and cooking and for pickling. Named for the city in California where first grown in the early 1950. 5,000 to 10,000 SU.
Guajillo (C. annuum): The red dried form of Mirasol. Also called “little gourd” because the seeds in a dried pod, rattle. Large, tapered fruit; 4½ to 5½ (11.3-14.3 cm) long with a blunt point; maroon with brown tones, and smooth, leathery tough skin. High acidity gives a tangy and pleasantly sharp taste. Use dried and ground in chili, soup or salsa. Soak and blend for enchilada sauces. Crumble into stews. Popular in Mexico. 2,500 to 5,000 SU.
Güero (C. annuum): Pale yellow, smooth, conical to 3 to 4 inches (7.5-10 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide with thin flesh. Taste is lightly floral. Use fresh in salsas and moles. Popular in Mexico. Mild to medium-hot.
Guindilla (C. annuum): Deep red and smooth, long and tapering. Use dried. Large pieces are soaked and added to dishes for extra piquancy. Remove before serving. Popular in Spain.
Habaneros (C. chinense): Squat, lantern-shaped pods 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter; mid-green ripening to yellow, orange, and deep red. Thin fleshed and tropical fruit flavor. Use raw or roasted to flavor beans and sauces. Use to make hot sauce: blend roasted habaneros with salt and lime juice. May have originated in Cuba; name means “from Havana.” Very popular in the Yucatan region of Mexico. Related Scotch bonnet. 100,000 to 500,000 SU.
Hungarian yellow wax (C. annuum): Also called banana pepper, hot wax pepper. Uniform, tapered, shiny, yellow pepper growing to about 6 to 7 inches (15-18 cm) long. Medium thick walls. Popular for pickling and canning. 5,000 to 50,000 SU.
Jalapẽno (C. annuum): Small, cylindrical to blunt oval pods or torpedo-shaped, about 2 inches (5 cm) long with smooth, green-russeted thick skin, often striated with brown lines; usually harvested green. Often pickled with carrots and onions served as a table relish. Use minced in salsa or spilt and deveined stuffed with cheese or fish and served as appet
izer. Sometimes used roasted and peeled. Called chipotle when dried and smoked. Adds zest to taco, hamburgers, cheese dishes, pizza. Popular in Mexico and southwestern United States. Named for the town of Jalapa in Veracruz state Mexico. 5,000 to 10,000 SU.
Jamaican hot (C. chinense): Bright red and squat with thin flesh; tastes sweet and very hot; Use in salsas, pickles and curries. Popular in the Caribbean.
Kashmir (C. annuum): Deep red with sweet notes and a distinct bite. Grows in Kashmir and in other part of India. Called lal mirch in India.
Korean (C. annuum): Bright green, cured. Use fresh cooked in fish, meats, and vegetable stews, in stir-fries or stuffed and fried. Related to the Thai pepper.
Long Wax (C. annuum): Long and tapered to a point, although some are blunt; tolerates low and high temperatures; harvested at green, yellow, and red stages. Mildly pungent.
Malagueta (C. frutescens): Small, tapered, and thin-fleshed with pale to mid green skin. Native to Bahia in Brazil, and widely used in Afro-Brazilian cooking and as a table condiment. In Portugal, the name is used to describe small hot chilies pickled in vinegar.
Mirasol (C. annuum): Fresh, yellow form of Guajillo (see above). Use green, yellow or at ripe red-brown stage. Fruity and lively, color dishes well. Good with meats, beans, and vegetables; stews and sauces. Fruit grows pointing up at the sun. Spanish name means “looking at the sun.” Popular in Peru also used in Mexico. 2,500 to 5,000 SU.
Mulato (C. annuum): Flat wide, wrinkled, about 4 inches (10 cm) long, chocolate brown color with full-bodied, sweet flavor with notes of dried cherries. Similar to Ancho. Use toasted and ground for sauces such as mole. Use in salsa, soups, and stews. Popular in Mexico. Mild to medium-hot.
New Mexico (C. annuum): Slender, tapered, 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) long; harvested green, yellow, orange, and red. Has a sweet, earthy flavor. Use stuffed. Green is good in guacamole, tacos, and tamales; red in sauces, soups, relishes, and chutneys. Roast and peel. Keeps well if frozen after roasting. Dried has rich, dried-fruit flavor. Anaheim is a popular cultivar. Popular in the Southwestern United States; mainly grown along the Rio Grande River. 500 to 1,000 SU.
Ñora (C. annuum): Mild and earthy. Soaked and used to flavor rice dishes and stews. Essential to romesco sauce and sweet paprika.
Pasilla (C. annuum): Long, narrow pods to about 6 inches (15 cm) long with 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide shoulders; fresh is dark green to near black color which dries black and wrinkled; thus the name which is the diminutive form of pasa which means raisin. Fresh pods that reach Latin markets are called chile chilacas. Fresh ones are toasted and skinned before using in recipes; often cut into strips for use in soups, stews, and casseroles. Dried form is mild, chewy, and smoky-sweet. Use dried and ground to thicken mole sauces. In California, the term pasilla is incorrectly attributed to pablanos. Popular in Mexico. 1,000 to 1,500 SU.
Pablano (C. annuum): Large, shaped like a long, pointed heart range from 2½ to 6 inches (6.4-15 cm) long, deep green. Dried and smoked form is called Ancho. Mistakenly pasilla in California. Use roasted and peeled in some recipes, cut into strips for casseroles, soups, and sauces. Thick walls are ideal for stuffing; used to make stuffed chile rellenos. Originated in Puebla region south of Mexico City. 1,000 to 1,500 SU.
Pepperoncini (C. annuum): Small, slender, and wrinkled, often curves with thin flesh. Use fresh, green ripening to red. Sweet flavor. Use in pickles and tomato-based dishes. Serve pickled on green salads and antipasto plates. 100 to 500 SU.
Pequín: Also called piquin. Tapered to 2 inch (2.5 cm) long with orange skin. Use dried. Similar to cayenne in flavor but much hotter. 50,000 to 100,000 SU.
Piri piri (C. chinense) or peri peri: Small; Portuguese name for “small chili pepper.” Name used in parts of the world colonized by the Portuguese. Originated in Brazil. In Africa, used in jindungo chili similar to bird chili. Sold marinated in oil, as a power and as a purée. Add to meat, vegetables, and fish. Best known dish is frango grehado con piri-piri or grilled chicken marinated in piri-piri. 30,000 to 50,000 SU.
Piment d’Espelette (C. annuum): Bright red, wide-shouldered and tapering. Available dried, whole, or as a powder and also as a purée or coulis. From the Basque country. Sweetly fruity and mildly piquant.
Pimiento (C. annuum): Also called pimento. Red heart-shaped, fleshy, mild and sweet pepper. Use roasted or to stuff green olives. Use dried and ground to make paprika. 500 or less SU.
Rocotillo (C. chinense): Squat to squashed looking resembling a tiny pattypan squash, 1 to 1½ inches (2.5-3.4) inches in diameter; green to gold to bright red at maturity. Deep red when ripe. Use as a condiment with corn, beans, root vegetables, and roast meats. Use fresh in hot sauces and salsa; mild enough to use raw. Originated in the Caribbean. 1,500 to 2,500 SU.
Rocoto (C. pubescens): Plump and rounded, yellow to orange-red. Used fresh in sauces and condiments or as a vegetable. Often stuffed with meat and cheese. Popular in South America. Native to the Andes.
Scotch bonnet (C. chinense): Yellow to orange-red, similar in appearance to the habanero with wrinkled top and flattened base. Light green to yellow to red at maturity. Deep fruity, smoky flavor. Use in Caribbean hot sauces and jerk seasoning. Popular in the Southwestern United States. Widely used in Yucatan and Caribbean cuisines. 200,000 to 300,000 SU.
Serrano (C. annuum): Small, tubular pods to about 2 inches (5 cm) long; usually harvested medium-green, ripens to bright red; crisp-textured, concentrated fresh, grassy, acidic flavor, very pungent seeds and veins. Use raw in guacamole and some salsa crudas. Use in stuffings and pickles. Named for mountain ridges (serranias) in Mexico where they originated. 10,000 to 25,000 SU.
Tabasco (C. frutescens): Small, slender fruit to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, thin fleshed, yellow, turning orange to scarlet when ripe. Sharp biting taste with a hint of celery. Mostly used to make the famous Louisiana Tabasco hot sauce from seeds first brought from Tabasco, Mexico in about 1848. Popular in the Southwestern United States.
Thai (C. annuum): Also called Thai dragons: Thin, meaty, cone-shaped, ¾ to 1 inch (1.9 to 2.5) long dark green ripening to bright red pods. Use fresh and dried. Add to curries and stir-fries or chop for pastes and dips. Popular in Asia. 50,000-100,000 SU.
Yellow Wax Pepper (C. annuum): Also called Hungarian wax pepper or chile guero: Pale, waxy yellow maturing to light red, elongated with pointed tips to about 5 inches (13 cm) long. Use raw in salsas; use toasted and seeded in salads and cooked in stews. Mild to medium hot.

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AMERICAN MEN THINK 44 PERCENT OF WOMEN HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY HARASSED. IT’S ACTUALLY NEARLY DOUBLE THAT
In light of the #MeToo movement, there seems to be a growing awareness by men of the extent to which women endure and have been victims of sexual harassment and assault during their lifetime. Nevertheless, when polled, men's estimate of the percent of women who have fallen victim pales tremendously to the actual numbers. Read [...]
Sexual assault and harassment experienced by both passengers and flight attendants have been on the rise. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has unveiled the National In Flight Sexual Misconduct Task Force to look into airlines' current practices and to hold all perpetrators accountable for their actions even at 35,000 feet high.
Street harassment such as cat-calling is difficult to legislate. The most effective approach may be to educate people on how to be proactive bystanders.
US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proposed changes to the interpretation of Title IX would make the standards by which universities regulate sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination harder for victims to prove. Harvard College's Dean of Faculty of Arts And Sciences gives pause and reservation about how that would impact students on university [...]
Cyber harassment has become all too prevalent. The New York City Council has introduced a bill to make such electronic harassment punishable by jail or a hefty fine for the perpetrator. Other cities and states should do the same. Read More
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Solis won the ecovadis sustainability assessment gold medal certification
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Wilmington, Delaware, USA – Solis won the ecovadis gold medal certification for its corporate social (CSR) performance. Ecovadis is a collaborative platform that provides sustainability performance certification for global supply chains. Solis ranks in the top 5% of the chemical industry category assessed by ecovadis
"adhering to people-oriented and focusing on social environment must be the common feeling of many instrument users in China. The concept of sustainable development of environmental performance and results has always been the magic weapon for our successful operation; it urges us to do our best to meet the sustainable development goals of customers and help them break through the status quo after the adjustment of his Jinan experimental machine." Dr. Daniel grell, senior vice president of environment, health and safety and product supervision and quality, said. "Participating in the ecovadis assessment helps us to have an in-depth understanding of our CSR performance and understand our position in the chemical industry. More and more customers begin to pay attention to our social and environmental performance, and the ecovadis assessment results provide an objective and fair score for our CSR performance, which strongly confirms our commitment to customers."
ecovadis is a collaborative platform that provides sustainability performance certification for global supply chains. Ecovadis adopts an innovative CSR assessment method based on international CSR standards such as the global reporting initiative, the United Nations Global Compact and ISO 26000, covering 198 procurement categories, 155 countries and 21 CSR indicators, which can be divided into four themes: environment, labor and human rights, business ethics and sustainable procurement
Solis is the world's leading manufacturer of special chemicals, providing solutions for water intensive industries such as pulping, papermaking, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical process, mining, biological refining, electric power and municipal construction. Solice's product portfolio includes a range of process, functional and water treatment chemicals, as well as sophisticated monitoring systems that can be used to improve operational efficiency, improve product quality, protect equipment assets, and reduce environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company focuses on strategic layout around the world. It has 40 production bases in 120 countries on five continents and a team of 5200 professionals


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It’s that time of year again and the team here would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas from Diesel News. It’s been an exciting year and looks like being another exciting one in 2020.
When it comes to thinking about trucks and Christmas, the Coca Cola adverts always come to mind. The Coke brand virtually owns this colour red and has continued to hit that button around the world every year since these adverts started to appear.
Here is the original ad from the US:
In Europe it’s often a struggle to get the right truck as conventionals aren’t very common, but Coca Cola have been consistent in maintaining the same image for Christmas in just about every country.
The Australian version of the ad, with a truck running across Sydney Harbour Bridge, first appeared about three years ago as the truck set off on a tour of regional Australia.
Christmas is always very special for the trucking industry, it’s the most stressful couple of months of the year and there is nothing we can do to change it. The pressure starts to build well out from the festive season, but everyone seems to want more things moved from A to B and can’t wait until after Christmas.
At least, we might get lucky and have a relatively relaxed January!
So, once again, Merry Christmas from Diesel News.


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The Greater California Livery Association’s annual holiday event took on a more festive tone as the industry stands to benefit from measures that will ease business operations.
Good moods abounded Dec. 3 as the trade group celebrated regulatory successes that benefit the state's luxury transportation industry.
The state association with the heft of a national one will host operators from around California and the nation on Dec. 3.
Business owners received accolades for their innovation, kind hearts, and prowess.
The governor signs a safety measure strongly supported by the Greater California Livery Association.
OCT. LCT Editor's Edge: The outcome helps preserve the legal luxury ground transportation industry while clarifying the debate over fairness and rules.
A major airport renovation and upgrade project will send all licensed limo/livery vehicles to the outer arrival curb.
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Producer Harvey Weinstein, whose Weinstein Co. produced Sin City, told SCI FI Wire that he eagerly awaits a sequel script from Frank Miller and added that green-lighting Sin City 2 is a top priority.
"That's good news for me," Weinstein said in an interview on Friday in Universal City, Calif., where he was promoting the HBO miniseries The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.
Weinstein added that he was surprised to learn that Miller is already working on a script. Miller has said previously that he is nearly finished writing the sequel; Weinstein said that he was not even aware it was on deck.
"I hope he's about to finish a script," Weinstein said. "We're certainly going to do Sin City 2 eventually, so I'm sure that's coming up."
Based on Miller's graphic novels, Sin City 2 would be co-directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez, as was the original.


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"The European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to cut rates seemed to push the market higher today," noted Schaeffer's Trading Analyst Peter Bryans. "Stocks were in the black across the board, and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) scored another all-time closing high." In the same vein, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) settled at a record peak, tacking on 99 points by the closing bell.
Continue reading for more on today's market, including
- The latest publicity plaguing General Motors Company ( GM ) -- in the wake of very public recalls -- did little to dissuade one optimistic speculator .
- Zynga Inc ( ZNGA ) landed on the short-sale restricted list , but option players remained upbeat.
- Ahead of its 7-for-1 stock split -- and in the wake of another round of upbeat analyst attention -- Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) extended its quest for new highs .
- Plus ... The ECB's unprecedented move, jobless claims tick higher, and Tesla Motors Inc ( TSLA ) option traders eye more upside.
Trading Topic of the Week -- Trading Low-Priced Options DON'T short-change yourself on time . Compared to a front-month contract, an option with six months of shelf life offers more time for the shares to move as you expect. This extra time provides you a little breathing room to allow the predicted price move to play out.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI - 16,836.11) spent nearly all of Thursday's session in positive territory, hitting a new all-time intraday peak of 16,845.81 and closing at a new high as well, up 98.6 points, or 0.6%. All but three of the blue-chip index's components ended the day higher, led by Caterpillar Inc.'s ( CAT ) 2.5% jump. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) settled at the back of the pack, down 0.9%.
Also tagging fresh intraday and closing highs was the S&P 500 Index (SPX - 1,940.46) , which registered its highest-ever reading of 1,941.74 before closing just south of this mark, up 12.6 points, or 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite (COMP - 4,296.23) rallied as well, gaining 44.6 points, or 1.1%.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX - 11.68) dipped back below the 12 mark, losing 0.4 point, or 3.3%, on the day.
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"Small-caps were the leaders once again, as the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) seems to be making a sustained breakout from its downtrend that began in early March," added Bryans. "It was a 'risk-on' day, with many of the high-beta names in the Nasdaq also leading the large-cap S&P and Dow components. As always -- from a trader's perspective -- we will be waiting to see how the market reacts to the nonfarm payrolls data tomorrow, and not focusing on whether it's a 'good' or 'bad' number."
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- In a move many are saying is "radical," the ECB lowered its deposit rate below zero (to -0.10%) and cut its benchmark rate to 0.15% from 0.25%. This marks the first time the deposit rate has been negative, which effectively means banks in the region will be charged in order to maintain their reserves. These measures are being implemented to help the eurozone stave off deflation. In a press conference following the event, ECB President Mario Draghi discussed a plan to offer long-term loans at lowered rates for the next four years. (USA Today )
- In the wake of the ignition-switch recall that may have played a role in 13 (and possibly more) fatalities, 15 GM executives and engineers were terminated by company CEO Mary Barra. Speaking before company employees, Barra noted that "the attitudes and practices that allowed this failure to occur will not be tolerated ... our job must be to set a new industry standard for safety, quality, and excellence." (Los Angeles Times)
- Weekly jobless claims rose by 8,000 during the week ended May 31, to a seasonally adjusted 312,000. This was slightly north of economists' estimates. The four-week moving average, however, dipped by 2,250 to 310,250, its lowest point in nearly seven years. (FOX Business)
- Option buyers wagered on Tesla Motors Inc ( TSLA ) to zoom higher next week.
- General Electric Company (GE) bulls took advantage of relatively inexpensive short-term option premiums.
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Crude futures finished lower again today, as the dollar gained ground in the wake of the European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut. By the time the dust settled, oil for July delivery dipped 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $102.48 per barrel.
Gold futures notched their biggest single-session advance since mid-May, thanks to the prospect of long-term stimulus measures from the ECB. By the close, the August contract surged $9, or 0.7%, to $1,253.30 an ounce.
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G-quadruplexes have found increasing potential in applications such as molecular therapeutics, diagnostics, and sensing. As a consequence, small molecules capable of selectively detecting G-quadruplexes have received significant attention in recent literature. Our review here addresses representative advances in the development of luminescent G-quadruplex probes and highlights their potential applications in sensing and imaging.
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Along with contemporaries like Justin Broadrick and Mick Harris, James Plotkin first rose to prominence in the early-'90s grindcore scene associated with Earache Records before venturing into more ambitious ambient dub territory. Plotkin's recording career began with the grindcore band Old (Old Lady Drivers). The band's debut album, Old Lady Drivers (1988), was one of the first releases by the British Earache label; however, it was the band's follow-up, Lo Flux Tube (1992), that would garner substantial acclaim from the underground grindcore scene. Despite the acclaim, Old never attained the popularity of fellow Earache bands like Napalm Death, Carcass, or Entombed, mostly because of its somewhat avant-garde, somewhat parodic approach.
By the mid-'90s, Plotkin had moved on, playing guitar and guitar-synth on Scorn's Evanescence (Earache 1994) and collaborating with K.K. Null on the Aurora album (Sentrax 1994). Both of these efforts found Plotkin moving away from grindcore and further toward dark ambient. Seemingly, the turning point for Plotkin came when he collaborated with Scorn mastermind Mick Harris on the Collapse album (Asphodel 1996), a collection of ambient dub tracks that were just as dark and heavy as the two artists' former grindcore efforts (Harris had been a drummer in Napalm Death). The two continued collaborating, most notably as Flux, which also featured vocalist Ruth Collins, and Plotkin continued to contribute to Harris' Scorn albums.
Following the success of his collaborations with Harris, Plotkin began collaborating with other artists. He collaborated with Kipp Johnson and Bill Yurkiewicz on releases as both Namanax and Solarus in the late '90s. He worked again with Collins, who contributed both lyrics and vocals to Plotkin's first solo full-length, The Joy of Disease (Avant 1998). Later that same year he began recording albums for the Kranky label, beginning with a collaboration between himself and Mark Spybey, A Peripheral Blur, followed by a collaboration with Brent Gutzeit, Mosquito Dream (1999).
In the early 2000s, Plotkin began a series of new collaborations. He reunited with former bandmate Alan Dubin (former Old vocalist) in the group Shadowcast, which is an experimental doom/sludge group also featuring Jason Corley (former 16 drummer). This collaboration led to Khanate, a group led by Stephen O'Malley (former Burning Witch guitarist) that also featured Dubin on vocals, in addition to Tim Wyskida on drums and Plotkin on bass. Other collaborations include Atomsmasher, a sort of electronic grindcore project also featuring DJ Speedranch and Dave Witte, and the Trifid Project, a collaboration with Celluloid Mata. ~ Jason Birchmeier~ Rovi


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The Avenger I915SW Silver White Butterfly Textile is a double sided textile which has 1 seam, is silver on one side and white on the other. This textile measures 240×240 cm. Silver produces a more rugged, higher contrast reflected light while the white side produces a more even softer looking effect.
The Avenger D500L 20 inch/51 cm grip arm is one of the most popular accessories used on C-Stands and is commonly used with the D200 grip head! Grip arms are used for providing extended grip points from stands. Commonly used in cine and video shoots to hold scrims, flags and floppies these arms provide a number of uses. Photographers use these grip arms for holding lights and clamping reflectors. A must-have tool to have in your kit!
The Avenger B6030CS in chrome steel is a great wind up stand capable of easily lifting and lowering loads of 30 kg with its 3 sections and 2 risers up to heights of 296 cm and as low as 153 cm.
The MP eye coupler is a regular clamp to use on pipes or trusses. Made from aluminium alloy, it can be tightened with a wingnut and has a 16mm spigot for mounting lights and other accessories. It can support a payload up to 500kg and works on pipes ranging from 42mm to 52mm.
This ultra-tough, hardwearing case is designed and built for the professional imagemaker working on location. It allows them to transport all their essential C-Stand accessories in one convenient carrying solution, ensuring everything is easily accessible and close to hand when arriving at a shoot.


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Two of my favorites are bird photos. I probably don't have a long enough lens for a lot of great bird shots (I max out at 300mm) nor do I have the time/patience/inclination to sit quietly, waiting for birds to come to me. I shoot near my house, I shoot at feeders at state park nature centers and, once in a while, I shoot in some sort of aviary.
I take a lot of bad pictures of birds. They're not quite sharp for any number of reasons or they're poorly lit or, perhaps most commonly, the background/environment is drab or distracting. It doesn't help that my backyard is most often host to house sparrows and grackles and the like. And would it kill Mr. Bird to do something more interesting than just sit there? In an appropriate area of my frame, of course.
With all that said, here are two bird pictures that I happen to like.
This picture almost didn't make the cut because it's just a cardinal. Cardinals are pretty common in our neck of the woods. But they're still neat to look at and this one just happened to strike a pose looking into the sunlight while sitting in a flowering tree with a nice blue sky in the deep background. So it's a favorite just because it's pretty.
I took this maybe thirty or forty feet away from where I'm sitting as I type. It's a pear tree growing less than ten feet from the faded green-gray paint of the rental house next door. There aren't too many angles that give one a sky in the background and the tree flowers for only a short while each year. I'm happy that the right circumstances came together for this shot.
I took this in an aviary at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Usually in these situations, I take a picture of nearby signage so I can show off how smart I am by casually identifying the birds. I didn't do that this time and my subsequent Googling has also let me down.
Whoever they are, these guys were kind enough to interact with each other in front of my camera and look good doing it. I'm in their debt.

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Cheesy Nachos WITHOUT using cheese? Whaaaaat? You must be thinking that it cant be, but you’re wrong! This is thanks to the Nutritional yeast which gives it a cheesy flavour, not to mention the added benefits that come with it; high in B Vitamins, fiber AND is a complete protein, providing all nine amino acids the human body cannot produce! Definite winner! Now, go make…
1 Large Wholemeal Wrap* (cut into triangles)
6 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
(add more if you prefer, note nutritional info will change)
Salt & Pepper
*You can sub this for alternative wraps that may suit your dietary requirement better. If you are after a Gluten-Free alternative, we’ve tried it with Gluten-Free Spelt wraps and they are just as good!
You will also need greaseproof paper
Preheat oven to approx. 180-200 Degrees C.
In a bowl or pan, melt coconut oil, drop in your cut up wrap triangles, using your hands to coat them in the oil thoroughly. Then, add Nutritional yeast, salt, pepper and shake them around again.
Prepare a baking tray with greaseproof paper and lay out each triangle, making sure they don’t overlap each other.
Bake in the oven for approx. 20 minutes (depending on strength of your oven) or until golden crispy.
These were SO moreish, we couldn’t keep digging in and even had to make a second batch as they went so quick!
We enjoyed ours with a side of fresh tomato salsa, perfect healthified party dish!
Recipe yields 2 servings.
Nutritional Info per Serving
190 Kcals | 9.1F | 21C | 7.3P
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As many of you know Houston City Councilman Peter Brown is running for Mayor of Houston. He just hasn’t made the official announcement yet. However, that’s all about to change next week. That makes the list for confirmed candidates to the following: Brown, Gene Locke and Annise Parker!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
11:30am – 1:00pm
The Houston Garden Center (in Hermann Park, across from Miller Theater, next to the Science Museum)
1500 Hermann Drive


From Wired How-To Wiki
It happens to every wine drinker at least once. After agonizing over the perfect bottle to crack open, you realize the corkscrew has gone AWOL. Luckily, there are plenty of other tools you can use to get into (and to the bottom of) your favorite bottle of wine.
What You'll Need
- 2" (or longer) Screw
- Regular Claw Hammer
Step 1: Prep the Area
Give yourself enough room, the first time can be messy.
Although this method is a reliable way to uncork a bottle, it's not always the cleanest. Before getting started make sure your uncorking area has enough room for a wide, arching release when the cork finally gives. Also, a few standby towels couldn't hurt.
Step 2: Twist the Screw Into the Cork
Be careful not to drill through the bottom of the cork!
After removing the foil from the top of the bottle, use the screwdriver to gently twist the screw into the center of the cork. The goal is to get enough in to be able to yank the cork out cleanly, so make sure to stop about 3/4ths of the way through the cork. When you're done most of the screw should be securely embedded, with just enough sticking out from the top to grip with the hammer.
Step 3: Scoot the Hammer Into Place
A ball hammer won't cut it. Always go for the claw.
Grab the hammer and grip the exposed portion of the screw between the claws. Again, the goal here is getting a solid grip without loosening the screw.
Step 4: Yank The Cork
Don't go crazy with the yank -- keep it smooth.
With the bottle held securely into place, it's time to apply the muscle. One long, smooth tug away from the body should be enough to free most corks. Don't get overzealous though. No bottle of private reserve is worth a hammer to the face.
This page was last modified 21:48, 5 August 2008 by trussell.


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For most people, a few beginner lessons at the local ski resort is all it takes to get cruising down mellow slopes without constantly crashing or losing control. Many recreational skiers tend to settle in at a beginner or intermediate level, but skiing is an activity where you can spend years gradually improving your technique.
Stompin’ Tom wrote and recorded “The Hockey Song” in the wake of the momentous Canada-USSR Summit Series, in which Canadian hockey pride, shaken to its foundations by the unexpected virtuosity of the Soviet game, was barely salvaged in the final seconds of the final game by what has become known simply as “The Goal”.
When the lifts shut down and skiers and boarders put their gear away, the village springs to life with celebrations of another epic day on the hill. For many, nothing compares to live music to keep the party going. As epic as the terrain and snow is, the après-ski and nightlife scenes are second to none.
In a resort town committed to ensuring everyone has a good time, you don’t have to wait until the weekend to have a great night out. Party every night of the week at high-energy hot spots that are guaranteed to have a dance floor packed with beautiful, smiling faces.
With 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, Whistler Blackcomb holds the title of North America’s largest ski resort by a longshot. Millions of people come from around the world to ski or ride the massive slopes of Whistler and Blackcomb, but some might be a bit surprised by the terrain one finds within the resort boundaries.
There are few things that can be more painful and frustrating than ill-fitting ski boots. Blisters, jammed toes and sore ankles are an all-too common experience for skiers, let alone the emotional distress of having your day or entire vacation ruined because you can’t enjoy yourself on the slopes.
In February and March of 2010, Whistler hosted the biggest celebration of the town’s history when it welcomed the world for the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. The entire village was packed with tens of thousands of athletes and spectators witnessing the pinnacle of human performance.
Craving a sweet snack? Then a visit to a Euro Snack hut is a “must-do”. Experience the thrill of a lifetime with an adrenalin pumping, heart pounding solo trip down the Whistler Sliding Centre ice. Glide in the fresh air. Feel the fire.
When visiting a Canadian mountain resort such as Whistler, many people come with visions of smoky campfires and freshly hunted game meat dancing off their tongues. While we hate to dash your hopes with discouraging words, the truth is that there is no actual antelope species native to North America and almost all the game available to restaurants in British Columbia is raised, not wild.
Whistler dining options are as varied and unique as the clientele that visit this world-class resort town. I recently discovered firsthand that Whistler has a lot more on its plate than spectacular West Coast fare. Local favourites include Indian, Thai, Mexican, Italian and Japanese institutions that bring flavours from around the world into this little slice of mountain heaven.
Whistler, without a doubt, offers some of the best snowmobiling experiences in the world. With over 15 different areas to ride within an hour’s drive of town, the riding ranges from deep trees and pillows to wide open high alpine glaciers that go on as far as the eye can see.
Early this spring, Whistler Blackcomb’s construction crews began clearing snow and blasting rock for two new chairlifts, both slated to open for this winter’s ski season. Upgrading the Crystal and Harmony Chairs has long been part of the resort’s master plan, but this year the decision was made to install both, making this Whistler Blackcomb’s biggest construction project since the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.


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Skin cancer is usually a result of too much exposure to the sun. While skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, many types are both preventable and treatable. Skin cancer is classified into five different types:
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form and accounts for 90% of all skin cancers. It starts in the basal cells, at the bottom of the epidermis (outer skin layer), and is caused by long-term exposure to sunlight. It is the most easily treated.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type. It starts in the epidermis, eventually penetrating the underlying tissue if not treated. It is easily treated when found early, but in a small percentage of cases, this cancer spreads (metastasizes) to other parts of the body.
Malignant melanoma (MM) is the most serious type of skin cancer and is responsible for the most deaths. However, it can be cured if it is diagnosed and removed early. Melanoma starts in moles or other growths on normal skin.
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is caused by a virus in the herpes family. An aggressive AIDS-related form affects about one third of people with AIDS. A more slow-growing form occurs in elderly men of Italian or Jewish ancestry.
Alternative NamesCancer - skin
Signs and Symptoms
Basal cell carcinoma:
- Shiny bump that is pearly or translucent
- Flat, flesh-colored lesion appearing anywhere on the body
Squamous cell carcinoma:
- Hard, red nodule on face, lips, ears, neck, hands, arms
- Flat lesion with scaly surface
- Change in color, size, shape or texture of a mole
- Skin lesion with irregular borders
- Enlargement of an existing skin lesion
- Large brown spot with darker speckles
- Hard, dome-shaped bumps anywhere on your body
The only way to know for sure whether a mole or spot on your skin is cancer is to have it examined by a doctor.
What Causes It?
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the primary cause of skin cancer. Skin cancer may also be due to genetics (heredity), or radiation treatments. A virus causes Kaposi's sarcoma.
Who's Most At Risk?
People at risk for developing skin cancer may have the following conditions or characteristics:
- Fair skin
- Spend a lot of time outdoors in work or leisure activities
- History of sunburn
- Family history of skin cancer
- Many moles
- Are over age 40
- Large dark-colored birthmark known as congenital melanocytic nevus
- Pre-cancerous skin lesions, such as actinic keratosis
- HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) -- a risk for Kaposi's sarcoma specifically
What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
Your doctor will examine your skin for new, changed, or unusual moles. This may involve the use of a dermatoscope, which is used for close examination of skin growths. If your doctor suspects cancer, a biopsy (sample of the skin) will be taken. A biopsy can confirm whether or not you have skin cancer.
In most cases, skin cancer is a preventable disease. If you are at high risk, avoid exposure to the sun. When you have to be in the sun, protect yourself by covering up, wearing a hat, and applying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. You should also have regular skin cancer screenings with your primary health care provider or dermatologist.
The primary goals of treatment are to remove the cancerous growth and stop the spread of the disease.
Melanoma that is deep or has spread and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma may be treated with chemotherapy. Also, in cases where cancer is found only in the top layer of skin, topical creams or lotions containing chemotherapy drugs may be used.
Surgical and Other Procedures
Most skin cancer can be surgically removed. Cryotherapy (freezing), topical chemotherapy, or radiation also may be used. If the cancer is on or close to the skin's surface, photodynamic therapy (laser) may be used.
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatments are focused on preventing rather than treating skin cancer. In addition, some CAM treatments may reduce the side effects of conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy, or enhance skin health. You should never rely on alternative therapies alone for treating skin cancer. Any CAM therapies used along with conventional cancer treatment should be discussed fully with all of your doctors. Some CAM therapies can interfere with conventional cancer therapies.
Eating certain foods may help protect against skin cancer. It is hard to test the role of nutrients in preventing various forms of skin cancer, but several studies have looked at antioxidants (including vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, zinc, and vitamin A), folic acid, fats and proteins, and a variety of whole foods. While results are not absolutely clear, antioxidants may offer some protection from skin cancer. Foods such as fish, beans, carrots, chard, pumpkin, cabbage, broccoli, and vegetables containing beta-carotene and vitamin C may also help protect skin. Studies on animals suggest that lignans, substances found in foods such as soy and flaxseed, may help fight cancer in general, including the spread of melanoma from one part of the body to another.
Other substances found in plants may help protect your skin from sun-related damage:
- Apigenin, a flavonoid found in vegetables and fruits, including broccoli, celery, onions, tomatoes, apples, cherries and grapes, and in tea and wine
- Curcumin, found in the spice turmeric
- Resveratrol, found in grape skins, red wine, and peanuts
- Quercetin, a flavonoid found in apples and onions
Selenium has been touted as an antioxidant that might help prevent skin cancer. One study, however, suggests that selenium might actually increase the risk of developing squamous cell cancer. Talk to your doctor before taking a selenium supplement.
Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet that consists mainly of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and whole grains can help your body cope with the effects of chemotherapy or other cancer treatment. Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar; they can cause inflammation.
The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. A number of herbs and herbal combinations are used to prevent and treat cancer in general. However, you should never use herbs alone to treat any kind of cancer. Be sure to talk to your doctor before using any herbs along with other treatments and work with practitioners knowledgeable in the use of herbal medicine.
- Green tea (Camellia sinensis) contains polyphenols, compounds that are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants eliminate damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Free radicals are thought to play a role in cancer. The main polyphenol in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Scientific studies suggest that EGCG and other green tea polyphenols may prevent skin tumors from starting or growing.
- Other herbs with antioxidant and skin-protecting effects include bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), milk thistle (Silybum marianum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata). Although there are no scientific studies on using these herbs to treat skin cancer, they have been used traditionally to protect the skin.
- For Kaposi's sarcoma, some naturopaths recommend a paste made from lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) cream, several drops of Hoxsey-like formula (a mixture of herbs and potassium iodide that may be effective against cancer), and powdered turmeric applied to lesions twice a day. You should only use this mixture under the close supervision of a physician.
Remember that certain herbs and nutrients can alter the way medications, including chemotherapy, act in your body. Make sure you keep your conventional and alternative health care providers informed about all the supplements, therapies, and medications you are using. Do not take any herbs or supplements without first talking to your oncologist.
Many people with cancer use homeopathy as an additional therapy, along with conventional medicine. An experienced homeopath considers your individual case and recommends treatments that address both your underlying condition and any symptoms you may be having.
While acupuncture is not used as a treatment for cancer itself, evidence suggests it can help relieve cancer-related symptoms (particularly the nausea and vomiting that often come with chemotherapy). Some studies have indicated that acupuncture may help reduce pain and shortness of breath.
Acupressure (pressing on rather than needling acupuncture points) has also proved useful in controlling breathlessness. Acupressure is a technique that you can learn and use to treat yourself.
Some acupuncturists prefer to work with a person only after they have completed conventional medical cancer therapy. Others will provide acupuncture or herbal therapy during active chemotherapy or radiation. Acupuncturists treat cancer patients based on an individualized assessment of the excesses and deficiencies of qi located in various meridians. In many cases of cancer-related symptoms, a qi deficiency is usually detected in the spleen or kidney meridians.
Prognosis varies depending on the type of skin cancer:
- Basal cell carcinoma: generally excellent.
- Squamous cell carcinoma: excellent for small lesions removed early and completely.
- Malignant melanoma: 5-year survival is almost 100% for very superficial lesions removed early. However, thick lesions and melanoma that has spread to other organs have poor prognosis.
- Kaposi's sarcoma: good for superficial lesions of the slow-growing form in the elderly of Italian or Jewish ancestry. The course of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma depends on the status of the person's immune system.
See your health care provider regularly for screenings to check for a recurrence of skin cancer.
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There’s a fun challenge that’s been going around Facebook lately: Choose 15 films that have stayed with you throughout your life. One of the dads at school who’s become a friend of mine posed the challenge to me. Impossible, I thought at first. I write about movies for a living — how could I pick only 15? But then I picked the first 15 films that came to me. They didn’t have to be the greatest films ever, or even great, period. Just ones that mattered over the years for whatever reason.
So I wanted to share my choices with you here, as well, with a few thoughts on each. Some of them are obviously important. Others, I’ve just seen a million times. The rest fall somewhere in between. Enjoy — and I’d love to hear what you guys would pick, too.
“The Big Lebowski” (1998): Like most people, I don’t think I truly understood what Joel and Ethan Coen were getting at the first time I saw this. Now I am a part of the Cult of Lebowski.We quote this movie pretty much daily in some form. I can’t go bowling, drive past an In-n-Out Burger or hear Creedence Clearwater Revival on the radio without thinking of it. I even went to Lebowski Fest at the Wiltern Theatre when I was pregnant with Nicolas. I can get you a toe by 3 o’clock this afternoon — with nail polish.
“The Breakfast Club” (1985): Like all proud children of the ’80s, I love John Hughes movies. They are endlessly quotable. They represent our youth. But this one matters more than the others because it seemed to capture our teenage angst. And it’s such a great little time capsule of language, styles and careers.
“Casablanca” (1942): My parents loved Humphrey Bogart — my dad, especially. And when I was a kid, they had this movie recorded(on Beta, no less!) so that they could enjoy it over and over. “As Time Goes By” was their song. This was an early, memorable introduction to a truly enduring, influential film.
“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982): Like John Hughes movies, “E.T.” is a huge part of any ’80s kid’s formative years. I had a huge crush on Henry Thomas. I bawled when I thought E.T. was dying — and I’m not ashamed to say I still get teary-eyed at the wistful farewell. The John Williams score is such a classic. I can’t wait to share this one with Nic when he’s a little older.
“Grease 2″ (1982): And not “Grease,” which everyone loves, of course. This sequel was a shameless example of trying to capitalize on a phenomenon and cash in a second time. It’s terrible — clunky, awkward, unfunny, not exactly a high point in Michelle Pfeiffer’s career– and I don’t care. It was on cable TV a lot one summer and I watched it incessantly. I know every word and every song. I’ll be your girl for all seasons.
“Magnolia” (1999): Paul Thomas Anderson’s masterpiece (at that point, at least — I do love “The Master”). I’d loved “Boogie Nights,” but I was totally overwhelmed by the massive, operatic nature of this three-hour opus. The way he orchestrated the highs and lows, the histrionics and epiphanies of his massive (and massively talented) cast was just really impressive. Plus, this represented my first real blurb as a film critic — in The New York Times on Christmas Day, no less.
“Nights of Cabiria” (1957): My mom was a huge influence on me and my lifelong love of movies. Federico Fellini was one of her favorite directors, and this was her favorite among all his films. I have fond memories of us turning to each other after that famous, final shot — when Giulietta Masina looks into the camera and gives us a little smile to let us know she’s going to be all right — and realizing we both had tears streaming down our faces.
“No Country for Old Men (2007): The Coen brothers’ masterpiece. Gripping, darkly funny, expertly cast, beautifully shot (by the great Roger Deakins, their usual cinematographer, who will win his long overdue Oscar some day). It really gets Texas right — the terrain, the rhythms, the peculiarities. And I love the vagueness of the conclusion, which so many found so frustrating.
“Pink Floyd The Wall” (1982): Another one where my mother’s influence was involved. She loved Pink Floyd (she was an exceedingly cool chick, in case you couldn’t tell) and she showed me this movie on VHS when I was in high school. Scared the shit out of me then, and it still does now. The animation is just so deeply disturbing — the walking hammers alone do it for me. Many years later, I’d have the privilege of taking part in an on-stage discussion of this movie after a screening of it in 70 mm at Ebertfest.
“Rushmore” (1998): Wes Anderson’s masterpiece (although it was only his second feature), and a great example of everything he does so well within his signature style: the framing, the pacing, the obsessive eye for detail, the soundtrack. Its oddball characters and absurd situations make it funny, especially within the interplay between Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray. But what struck me more was the loneliness that bound these characters, and the sense of melancholy that lingers throughout.
“The Shining” (1980): Now that I’m a mother myself, I sort of question my parents’ decision to let me watch this when I was a little kid (especially given the fact that my dad looked kinda like Jack Nicholson back then). This isn’t even my favorite Stanley Kubrick film — that would probably be “2001: A Space Odyssey,” speaking of movies that people didn’t get when they first came out. But it’s still the scariest movie I’ve ever seen.
“Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” (2007): Another movie that we quote endlessly around here. The Jake Kasdan-directed, Judd Apatow-produced parody of the musical biopic is just dead-on. The songs are legitimately good (and some, like “Guilty As Charged,” are even great), John C. Reilly is a scream in all his variations, and Jenna Fischer is adorable as a wholesome sex kitten.
“The Wizard of Oz” (1939): It’s “The Wizard of Oz.” Next …
“Xanadu” (1980): I refuse to be ashamed of my love for “Xanadu.” We had the soundtrack on vinyl AND 8-track, and we’d listen to it in the carpool on the way to school in the morning. I pretty much wanted to be Olivia Newton-John back then. She was so pretty and she had great hair and she could roller skate and sing at the same time. Decades later, I had the privilege of seeing the cheeky Broadway production of “Xanadu” with the late, great Mike Kuchwara, the AP’s veteran theater writer, who remembered that I loved the movie and arranged tickets for me when I was visiting New York. He was a mensch.
“Zentropa” (1992): An early, great Lars Von Trier film. And for me, an early example of being wowed by a truly out-there foreign film once I opened myself up to the possibility of it. I recall seeing this at the Nuart in Santa Monica when I came home from college the summer before my senior year and just being blown away. The imagery — especially the use of color — was so bold, it almost frightened me. And it made me fall in love.


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A green urban oasis
Surrounded by canals and plants
It has a tropical plant garden, various sports facilities, and a barbecue area facing the marina.
An oasis in the city where seasonal flowers bloom.
Let's meet on a walk
At the approach to the botanical garden, you can also enjoy tropical plants that grow outdoors. This park, where you can see various birds, insects, and small animals, is like an oasis in the city.
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The usage method differs depending on the area, such as the track and field stadium, the archery field, and the green park.
Even if you just take a walk, run, or just stretch slowly, the beautiful scenery will give you energy.
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A sense of freedom that makes you forget your daily life
The wide lawn, the relaxing landscape, and the eucalyptus swaying in the wind that surrounds the entire park are attractive. The barbecue area overlooks the adjacent marina and the Yumenoshima canal.
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Cloud-Native Network Visibility Platform
The Extreme 9920 is based on the new Intel Tofino 2 programmable ASIC, and provides a composable data pipeline for maximum flexibility ensuring any future enhancements can be done with a run-time compiler using the P4 programming language while achieving high throughput (12.8 Tbps)
The intelligent network visibility solution features a microservices based operating system built for customization and rapid service delivery. Live patching and containerization enable updates and patches that can be applied quickly and safely to maintain reliability and reduce operational risk.
Management of the visibility platform leverages cloud-native API-first design to integrate with existing operational and business support systems. Improved productivity to reduce operating costs by automating discovery, configuration, backups, and upgrades with already deployed Extreme Network Packet Brokers.
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Land Beyond the SeaBook - 2019
In the small hours of October 14, 1942, a German U-boat sank the passenger ferry SS Caribou in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Of the 237 people on board, 136 perished, including 49 civilians. Bestselling author Kevin Major reimagines the events of that fateful night from the perspectives of both those aboard the doomed vessel and the German U-boat commander who gave the order.
Publisher: St. John's, Newfoundland : Breakwater Books, ©2019.
Characteristics: 248 pages ;,22 cm.

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Human Coronaviruses (HCoVs), including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), lead global epidemics with high morbidity and mortality. However, there are currently no effective drugs targeting 2019-nCoV.
Drug repurposing, represented as an effective drug discovery strategy from existing drugs, could shorten the time and reduce the cost compared to de novo drug discovery. In this study, we present an integrative, antiviral drug repurposing methodology implementing a systems pharmacology-based network medicine platform, quantifying the interplay between the HCoV-host interactome and drug targets in the human protein-protein interaction network. Phylogenetic analyses of 15 HCoV whole genomes reveal that 2019-nCoV has the highest nucleotide sequence identity with SARS-CoV (79.7%) among the six other known pathogenic HCoVs.
Specifically, the envelope and nucleocapsid proteins of 2019-nCoV are two evolutionarily conserved regions, having the sequence identities of 96% and 89.6%, respectively, compared to SARS-CoV. Using network proximity analyses of drug targets and known HCoV-host interactions in the human protein-protein interactome, we computationally identified 135 putative repurposable drugs for the potential prevention and treatment of HCoVs. In addition, we prioritized 16 potential anti-HCoV repurposable drugs (including melatonin, mercaptopurine, and sirolimus) that were further validated by enrichment analyses of drug-gene signatures and HCoV-induced transcriptomics data in human cell lines.
Finally, we showcased three potential drug combinations (including sirolimus plus dactinomycin, mercaptopurine plus melatonin, and toremifene plus emodin) captured by the Complementary Exposure pattern: the targets of the drugs both hit the HCoV-host subnetwork, but target separate neighborhoods in the human protein-protein interactome network. In summary, this study offers powerful network-based methodologies for rapid identification of candidate repurposable drugs and potential drug combinations toward future clinical trials for HCoVs.


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Transparency Market Research Reports incorporated a definite business overview and investigation inclines on "Natural Colorants Market”. This report likewise incorporates more illumination about fundamental review of the business including definitions, requisitions and worldwide business sector industry structure.
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/23/2017 -- Natural Colorants Market: Overview
Colorants are used in the food and beverage industry to restore the color of processed foods, since some steps in food processing systems can result in partial loss of color. While the loss of color doesn't affect the quality of the foods, it can make them less appealing to consumers and thus affect the manufacturer's sales. Achieving standardized coloring is thus the key reason for the use of colorants in the food and beverage industry.
Natural colorants are an emerging class of colorants and are extracted from naturally occurring sources rather than being artificially synthesized. Natural colorants have been growing in demand in recent years due to the rising awareness about their environmental and health benefits. The growing government support to environmental initiatives is likely to remain a key driver for the natural colorants market in the coming years, as large-scale adoption of natural colorants often needs to be encouraged by financial incentives.
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The report studies the historical growth trajectory of the global natural colorants market and its current condition to present a complete overview of the market's growth patterns. A sound analysis of these figures is used to predict the global natural colorants market's future.
Natural Colorants Market: Trends and Opportunities
The demand to use natural ingredients rather than synthetic formulations has been consistent across the food and beverage industry in recent years. This is the result of the increasing awareness about the possible health complications of synthetic colorant formulations and the growing public perception of natural ingredients as being inherently safer. This is likely to remain a key driver for the global natural colorants market in the coming years, especially in developed regions, where the demand for organic food and natural ingredients is steadily gaining strength.
Within the food and beverage industry, food is the leading contributor to the global natural colorants market and is likely to retain its dominant share in the coming years. The rising demand for processed and packaged food, driven by the growing urban population in dynamic emerging economies, has been a vital driver for the natural colorants industry and is likely to remain so in the coming years due to the higher need for colorants in processed food than in fresh produce.
The resource-intensive extraction processes of natural colorants could, however, pose a significant restraint on the global natural colorants market in the coming years. Producing synthetic alternatives to natural colorants is easier and cheaper in most cases and also allows for the use of brighter and more attractive shades than the original. Due to the low amount of stabilizing agents used in natural colorants, they can also disintegrate faster than synthetic colorants.
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Natural Colorants Market: Geographical and Competitive Dynamics
The global natural colorants market is divided geographically into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. Among these, Europe is the key contributor to the global natural colorants market and is likely to account for more than a third of the market in the coming years. North America and Asia Pacific follow Europe in the global natural colorants market's regional hierarchy, with the latter expected to exhibit dynamic demand in the coming years owing to the rising urban population in countries such as China, India, Thailand, South Korea, etc. and the consequent rise in the demand for processed food.
The report studies the competitive dynamics of the global natural colorants market by profiling leading players such as BASF, Firmenich SA, Symrise, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Givaudan, and CHR Hansen. The elaborative data about the market operations and strategies of the key companies will help provide readers with actionable insights into how the market's competitive environment is likely to affect their planned growth strategy.

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Comment; The apparent false positive rate is <4% due to differences in lab technique/testing used to explain differences between results in Australian labs (Lyme is unknown in Australia) & labs outside of Australia. The controls were from blood donors essentially randomly chosen. This seems reasonable–though a better test would have included a history of controls for Lyme related symptoms.
Investigation of the performance of serological assays used for Lyme disease testing in Australia
- Susan J. Best,
- Marlene I. Tschaepe,
- Kim M. Wilson
- Published: April 29, 2019
- Materials and methods
- Result interpretation
Spirochaetes of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex, which includes those that cause Lyme disease, have not been identified in Australia. Nevertheless, Australian patients exist, some of whom have not left the country, who have symptoms consistent with so-called “chronic Lyme disease”. Blood specimens from these individuals may be tested in Australian laboratories and in specialist laboratories outside Australia and sometimes conflicting results are obtained. Such discrepancies cause the patients to question the results from the Australian laboratories and seek assistance from the Australian Government in clarifying why the discrepancies occur. The aim of this study was to determine the level of agreement in results between commonly used B. burgdorferi serology assays in specimens of known status, and between results reported by different laboratories when they use the same serology assay. Five immunoassays and five immunoblots used in Australia and elsewhere were examined for the detection of IgG antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. Predominantly, archived specimens previously tested for Lyme disease were used for the study and included 639 contributed by seven clinical laboratories located either in Australia or in areas endemic for Lyme disease. Also included were 308 prospectively collected Australian blood donor specimens. All clinical specimens were tested in all 10 assays whereas blood donor specimens were tested in all immunoassays and a subset was tested on immunoblots. With the exception of one immunoblot, the results between the assays agreed with each other in a known positive specimen population ≥ 77% of the time and in a known negative population, 88% of the time or greater. The test results obtained during the study were different from the participating laboratory’s less than 2% of the time when the same assay was used. These findings suggest that discordance in results between laboratories is more likely due to variation in algorithms or in the use of assays with different sensitivities or specificities rather than conflicting results being reported from the same assay in different laboratories. In the known negative population, specificities of the immunoassays ranged between 87.7% and 99.7%. In Australia’s low prevalence population, this would translate to a positive predictive value of < 4%.
Citation: Best SJ, Tschaepe MI, Wilson KM (2019) Investigation of the performance of serological assays used for Lyme disease testing in Australia. PLoS ONE 14(4): e0214402. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214402
Editor: R. Mark Wooten, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, UNITED STATES
Received: October 22, 2018; Accepted: March 12, 2019; Published: April 29, 2019
Copyright: © 2019 Best et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Data Availability: All relevant data are within the manuscript.
Funding: This work was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. The funds were awarded to the National Serology Reference Laboratory, Australia (NRL). Publication of the research findings was a requirement of the contract between the NRL and the Australian Government. Otherwise the funder had no role in study design, data collection and analysis or preparation of the manuscript.
Competing interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.


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The Saturday incident of a Vasco patient being denied treatment is yet another example of how the small virus has changed the attitudes and behaviour of people.
Being Human or being true Goemkar, seems to a thing of distant past.
First it was at Bogda, wherein the people refused the cremation of the dead bodies and then now this incident in Goa Medical College of rude behaviour towards the Vasco patients seems to have shaken the roots of the very Goemkarponn, we Goans boast about.
Incidents of ill-treatment and abuse in containment zones have been reported across several states in the country. Videos have surfaced on social media showing the police beating people with sticks and batons.
In one state, migrant workers were sprayed with disinfectants by local officials. The disinfectant was a mixture of water and bleaching powder, the latter used to sanitize buses. But this is elsewhere in the country and we Goans are a cut above the rest…Aren’t we?
Now one question arises is Why? Why are we subjecting our own people to such harsh treatment. Can the doctor at GMC justify this? Or the people at Bogda justify?
We opposed non-Goans getting jobs and staying here and upto here the issue was debatable if not completely right. But this attitude towards our own Goans is completely unacceptable. While opposing the migrants, it seems like, we are now living for I, me and myself. Isn’t it?
Are the Vasco residents subjected to this because they come from COVID19 hotspot or because they refused to cremate two bodies at Bogda? Whatever may be the answer, neither the incident at Bogda nor the one at GMC is justifiable.
Goans need to understand, people of Vasco are our own, and the port town in in current condition only because we Goans did not stand in their support them when required or when they were demanding complete lockdown in Vasco.
There was not enough pressure on the government to lockdown Vasco when the first few cases were reported in Mangor hill.
Had every Goan protested, the government would have been compelled to force a lockdown. The situation of Mormugao is because of the government’s lax attitude and not enough support from people of other talukas.
Wonder, what were the NGO’s doing then? Otherwise they always raise their voice opposing the smallest issues. Wonder if this was not going to benefit them anyways.
Also, in case of cremation, people need to understand we all are going to die one day and have to go to the same place.
We need to understand Goemkarponn is being positive, honest, hardworking, humble and more important extending a helping hand to those in need. Goemkarponn is also about brandishing our cultural values and ethos unlike the current scenario where Goemkarponn is envy and blocking someone who badly need our help.
Today we seeing Goemkarponn as intolerance to anything and everything which needs to change and change now.
We need to treat each Goemkar with love in these testing times and pass on the message to the dreaded virus we will defeat you.
We have to also send a message to the world and the country that Goans are together. No matter what we will fight this battle together.
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This fall, the runways were replete with ornate, high-drama looks, like this gold brocade cape from Dolce & Gabbanna. Luxe, tapestry-like fabrics, gilded details and jewel-encrusted dresses ushered in a new kind of luxury this season. Not for the faint — or minimalist — of heart, these same lavish fabrics and ornamentation can be translated into sumptuous decor, as designer Theresa Casey did here in her principal bedroom.
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Chicken with Orange Sage SauceFrom pleclare 7 years ago
How to make it
- Heat oil in large skiller over med-high heat. Season both sides of chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pan and cook 2 mins a side ,until golden brown. In medium bowl,whisk together orange juice,mustard,cornstarch,thyme and sage.
- Add mixture to pan and bring to simmer. Simmer 2 to 3 mins.,until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken breasts with all the sauce on top.
The Cookpleclare Framingham, MA
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Long Clawsby Kjell Stephansen
Hrm, nicknamed Wolverine?
Are you laughing at me? Okay... it is a little silly, but I think you misunderstood... Long Claws is a cultural weapon of the Rakasta.. It is a pair of 1' long claws fitted to the hands... (Like Wolverine...).
Just don't suspect anyone using such weapons as bloodthirsty, frenzied killers. In my campaign I developed a special Martial Art known as the Talon-Style Torasta based around these weapons.
Weight: 3lbs each
Speed Factor 3.
The Bludgeoning attack is made with the backhand, where the four blades are attached to a bracer and glove (A character proficient gains a -1 AC bonus) This attack causes only 1d4/1d3 damage, but has a knockdown of d10.

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Join The Reel Zodiac for their last drama movie review of the year! They discuss Waves, the 2019 romantic drama directed by Trey Edward Shults. This being our wonderful guest hosts pick, Melissa gives the crew the 411 on the film and they get into the depths of the movie. Enjoy! Make sure to check out Melissa's other podcasts Wild Pretty Things, @WildPrettyPod and Still Great, Bob? A Mad Men Podcast, @StillGreatPod.