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There aren't enough holidays in the year. Two of The Bowl's Fave Days are Halloween and April Fools. We need more days like those, right? Halloween was only a little more than a month ago, but it feels like ages since 4/1's come around. We need some good pranks around here.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Press release from the issuing company(Elk Grove Village, IL) October 26, 2004 – Nipson's high-speed production digital presses featuring MICReady offer a fast, cost effective, and seamless method of integrating Check 21 compliant printing into any printing operation. Check 21 is a federal law replacing paper check transfers between banks with electronic transfers. If a receiving bank requires a paper check, the bank must use the electronic image to print a substitute check. This substitute check must be printed using Magnetic Image Character Recognition (MICR) ink or toner. The new law, effective October 2004, is expected to create an upsurge in demand for digital MICR printing from check processing centers, inplant printers, service bureaus, and commercial printers. Nipson's MICReady systems are an ideal solution for Check 21 printing because they allow printers to seamlessly integrate MICR print into standard digital printing without the need to change to more expensive toner, adjust equipment, or change parts. And at speeds of up to 410ft/min, Nipson VaryPress can produce 2690 checks per minute, making it the fastest MICR printing system in the world. In addition to Check 21 markets, Nipson's MICReady is ideal for printers looking for a flexible digital solution that can serve many markets without the need for lengthy and expensive changeovers. With MICReady, Nipson presses can produce checks, checks within direct mail promotional pieces, as well as insurance forms, bank statements, and other transactional documents. Printers can also service non-MICR applications without additional cost or loss of productivity. "MICReady offers printers the flexibility needed to answer the demand created by Check 21 as well as other markets for variable data MICR and non-MICR printing," said Alfons Buts, managing director of Nipson Digital Printing Systems PLC. "Maximizing the types of applications one can print while minimizing downtime and cost is the formula for success that Nipson delivers to the printing industry today." Nipson's MICReady is also fully compatible with E13B and CMC7 standards used throughout the world. Nipson has also recently obtained APACS (Association for Payment Clearing Services) approval for this technology. APACS sets the standard for U.K. check printing, which is also used globally. This approval broadens the scope of applications and geographic areas that MICReady can serve. These innovations were made possible by many of the revolutionary product enhancements that Nipson announced at Drupa 2004. These include toner reformulation and newly designed print heads.
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Latitude: 51.39503, Longitude: -3.1958, Height: 21 metres (69 feet)
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The Top 8 Awful Things That Have Happened To Washington's NFL Team This Season
I don't believe in curses, the supernatural or humans shape-shifting into the form of a wolf, but something not of this world seems to be happing in Washington D.C., NFL-wise. In addition to being 3-8, Dan Snyder's football club is being hammered by activists seeking to change its nickname, and a FedEx Field beer vendor was robbed following the MNF game at taser-point. Serenity Now!
Here are the top ten awful things that have happened to the Deadskins so far:
1. Native American nickname controversy. So far its been an absolute pummeling, and Dan Snyder is losing. Snyder managed to find four Native Americans willing to don his team's gear prior to the game on Monday night, as the team honored Navajo Code Talkers. But already critics are complaining that it was an empty gesture, solely engineered for PR purposes. When the team goes on the road, there are actually demonstrations. RIP, Washington nickname. Even Jesse Ventura is against you.
Jesse Ventura says the Washington football team's name is racist http://t.co/SpMd89fAi6
— Amanda Terkel (@aterkel) November 11, 2013
2. FedEx Field vendor robbed at taser-point. This allegedly happened following the MNF game, and the crook is still at large. Poor vendor.
3. Unrelenting meme attacks. In addition to the brilliant one above, fans have used "Family Guy" to great effect, as well.
Redskins fans are having a ROUGH time this year pic.twitter.com/4Fs8rYWQ4l
— SportsNation (@SportsNation) November 26, 2013
4. The fall of RGIII. Coming back from a knee injury is harder than you'd think. I think the screen capture below about sums up his season so far.
It's been a tough, painful night for Redskins QB Robert Griffin III: http://t.co/n6YXXiRFty. RT @WillBrinson: pic.twitter.com/xHzORgXwx0
— CBSSports.com (@CBSSports) November 26, 2013
5. Twitter.
Saw the Redskins honored Navajo Code Talkers. Incorrigble Cynic asks, "Who's next, Dan? Johnny Depp as Tonto?"
— Dave Kindred (@DaveKindred) November 26, 2013
Lazy, bush/league technique by Josh Wilson vs a route that he was supposed to be outside levg anyway! Wonder why #Redskins def stinks?
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) November 26, 2013
Redskins cutting negative RG3 plays from film session is like cutting the F-word from Scarface. What's left?
— Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst) November 25, 2013
6. Their fans are attacking each other with hot dogs. According to police, a husband and wife argued over the guy discussing their sex life, and it ended like this. (NSFW language):
7. Injuries.
from Maske, Stephen Bowen will miss the rest of the season for the Redskins with a knee injury
— Brad James (@BroncosItaly) November 26, 2013
8. No free pizza toppings.
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For many people, the start of a new year presents the perfect time to change habits, quit smoking, lose weight, chart new lives, be courteous, and generally find new roads to happiness and better self. And for the first day, week, or even month – for those on a roll – you may be able to stick to your New Year resolutions. Unfortunately, the momentum rarely lasts long enough for meaningful impact, as something big or insignificant can throw you off track, affecting your drive and motivation.
If those personal or professional goals are really important, you should consider how your old tactics of doing things may be negatively affecting your success rate. Being incredibly busy does not necessarily mean that you're performing more effectively than when your time and energy is properly managed so you have enough time to rest.
Perhaps tweaking your old-school resolutions, so they seem more meaningful and practical, may give you a better chance of success this year. Here are a few ideas:
Typical Resolution 1: Get a promotion
Your Resolution: Make a move that benefits your long-term career goals
Many people seeking a promotion tend to focus too much on moving up the ladder, often neglecting the importance of establishing a strong foundation on which to build your career. Instead, evaluate your long-term career goals and identify the skills or level of education that is required for that position. In some cases, a lateral move can help to build your experience and strengthen your appeal as an ideal candidate for a promotion.
Typical Resolution 2: Network more
Your new resolution: Establish important links
A good network is invaluable, but attending numerous events to collect as many contacts as you can is not the best way to create a god network. It is more important to establish relationships. So, identify your goals – meeting new people in your industry or establishing a good relationship with someone you met on social media – and keep that goal in mind when attending a networking event.
Typical resolution 3: Spend less time on social media
Your new resolution: Be tactical on social media
Though spending time on social media may feel like a waste of valuable time that should be minimised, being constantly available is actually a vital part of your personal brand. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 35 percent of employers less likely to invite candidates for an interview they can't "stalk" on the web. Instead of trying to avoid social media completely, try to create a presence that supports your personal brand or is appealing to your potential employers. Try creating meaningful content to show your expertise in your field.
Typical resolution 4: Be more productive
Your New Resolution: Focus on Results
When it comes to business operations, productivity is a trending topic as people try to achieve more with limited resources. However, being busy and being productive are two completely different things. You may need a certain amount of rest to be productive, or using alternative means to get work done. Instead of insisting on doing things in a certain way, try to find the best process to get things done.
Career advancement should be a year-round process, so there's no need to put so much pressure of progress on a single day, week, or month. Adjust your goals, taking into account your missteps, so you can keep moving toward your dreams.


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Book Review: 'Maximalist' by Stephen Sestanovich
Reagan's warm personal friendship with Gorbachev was legendary. But the Gipper conceded little of substance in their talks.
Readers of a certain age will recall the golden era of American foreign policy after World War II, when U.S. statesmen sought the counsel of our allies and listened respectfully to our enemies; when Washington's conduct on the world stage was anchored in a bipartisan consensus back home; and when American strategy was stable across years and decades.
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Whether you are going on a trip around the world for nine months or just taking a short trip and want to make your life easier, I'm going to show you what I found that works and I find essential.
But first, let's talk about a few things that made sense when I heard about them, but turned out to be items I never used or too "techy" for the purpose they served.
What You Won't Need
You might come across some of these items on various travel gear lists on the Web. In my experience, they are not necessary.
This is a combination of a fork and spoon, and sometimes a knife too! Unnecessary unless you go camping. You will find utensils everywhere, even if you have to go to a fast food restaurant and "borrow" some plastic ones.
A collapsible bowl
Again, an item that might make sense for camping only.
Portable Speakers
Headphones are just fine, and you can buy a cheap "splitter" to have two people use the same headphone jack when watching a movie together on a laptop.
Travel clothesline
Just hang your clothes to dry anywhere.
Special pens
Such as the "Inka" pen that works in space apparently. But just get the pens you find in the cheapest or most expensive hotel room. The only time you'll use it is to fill out the immigration form. And worst case scenario, you'll just borrow one.
A pack towel
This is a highly absorbent towel. Again, an item that makes sense for camping but not for regular trips. I've rarely used mine!
A sink stopper
Used to wash clothes in your hotel room, which might happen. But really, anything can be used instead of carrying this!
I sometimes carry a Fenix flashlight, which used to be an essential item! But nowadays the flashlight on a smartphone is good enough for occasional use. Uses for flashlights are many: walking in places with minimal sidewalks (such as in Hawaii) at dusk or evening or night. When I car is coming, I turn on my light, so they see where I am. A strong flashlight is also useful against thieves and stray dogs. Just flash the light in their eyes! I've never had to use it for the former, but the latter yes. Anyway, I still travel with a flashlight, but it's not essential. I recommend this one.
So now that we've covered the useless stuff let's get into the essentials!
Essential Travel Items
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Yes, this $300 pair of headphones is essential to any savvy traveler. I use them all the time! They block out ambient noise not only on airplanes but in other situations as well when you want peace and quiet. Watch a movie, or listen to music with them and the plane ride goes by very quick. Check it out here. They now make a wireless version, which is what I would get if I were buying again.
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack (20-Liter)
This is a backpack that packs into the tiniest bag you can imagine. I love it so much that I use it as a regular, light-weight bag. It's perfect to use anywhere you want to carry stuff without the weight. Not used to bring laptops but used for "day trips." And it takes no space at all. One time I forgot to take it, and I missed it the entire time! Check it out here.
A dry pack for your cell phone and keys
Let's say you go to the beach (and this WILL happen). What are you going to do with your car keys? Or your phone? Or your cash? You could leave the phone in the car, but you might want to use it to take pictures. You need your keys. Now you're going swimming. What are you going to do? The most obvious solution is to leave the stuff to a person who stays with you. But what if you both want to go swimming? What if you're alone?
This is why a dry pack is essential. I've used it snorkeling, swimming, and in many other circumstances! Even if your phone is waterproof, like the iPhone 7, I would still feel it wise to keep it in a dry pack, along with other valuables.
Here's the one that I use for small stuff, but it won't fit the bigger phones. It does fit an iPhone 5s AND keys.
Note: Don't pay attention to some of the negative reviews on Amazon. This is the model to get!
These tiny Go-Tubb containers are super useful! I almost never use the larger sizes. But I use the smaller ones all the time. For example, to carry little things such as medication, natural or otherwise (I bring a few aspirins, motion sickness medication — just in case). You can put seasonings in them, supplements and whatnot. Check it out here.
Outlier New Way Shorts
The best shorts ever, for guys at least! On my last trip, I carried three or four pairs of shorts, but I ended up wearing the Outlier ones all the time. They are water resistant, look "normal" and can be used as swimming short. They dry rapidly. Outlier products are expensive and are NEVER on sale, nor available on Amazon. But they are worth it. Only one pair of shorts can last an entire 6-month trip or longer. Check it out here.
Travel Shirts
Most savvy world travelers travel with only a few shirts made of "tech" fabrics such as merino wool or polyester. Cotton is especially bad in the tropics. Again, I haven't found the "perfect" shirt yet. There are many companies from which to choose. Here's an example of a good travel shirt to bring for women and men.
Briggs and Riley International Carry-On
Here's my thinking on minimalist traveling past the age of 30: Although living in a backpack is cool and trying to get it under 15 pounds is possible, it makes much more sense to travel with a carry-on AND a small backpack. You can roll the carry-on, keeping as much weight as possible off your back. You have more wiggle room in case you want to bring a few extra items. And if you get the right piece of luggage, you can travel the world with it without ever checking in luggage.
My all-time favorite suitcase is made by Briggs and Riley. It's the Transcend International Carry-On. It fits all international regulations and is just the perfect size. Plus, the quality is top-notch and it's virtually indestructible. It comes with a lifetime warranty! Check it out on Amazon. This is my favorite model of all.
Computers, Tablets, Etc.
I really don't have any recommendations here. I use a Macbook Pro, which is fairly light but not the lightest. Maybe one day they'll make a computer that's super-powerful but also super light. It's getting better and better every year. I also have an iPhone 7 Plus, which I love! It's replaced most other devices. If I'm not going on a trip where I won't need to work, that's the only computer item I'll bring.


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nauticPROPERTY – The project was launched and is operated by the Allied Management Ltd Group, a consulting company founded in Hong Kong in the year 2000.
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Allied Management Ltd is a Limited Liability Company by Shares registered in Hong Kong (Registration No. 721727).
Website Story
nauticPROPERTY was launched 2013 by Mr. Moreau in English, Spanish and German due to the demand of nautical clients for vacation residences and investments.
It was a logical step with having 20 years experience in selling investments, vacation residences and commercial real estate in South Germany, Lugano, Switzerland and more than 5 years consulting for spanish constructors.
In 2015/16 he changed the layout to fit mobile devices, added 4 more languages (French, Italian, Russian, Chinese) and gave the website a new focus.
The Spanish real-estate market will focus on Denia, Javea, Ibiza, Valencia and Barcelona and offered to international clients.
Furthermore there will be a focus on Asia regarding real-estate buyers and sellers, as well as the personalities behind the szene. The changes will be visible through 2017/18.
About Norberto Moreau
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Activity with own projects (70%) / consulting (30%). Available for consulting in various countries.
- Experience: 20 years with commercial properties and business brokerage in Germany, second residences in Swiss and Spain, consulting for international construction corporations.
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Hi everyone,
Mystery Writers Unite is thrilled to have guest author, Paul Dorset (aka John Cox) with us today.
Paul / John's writing is as unique as his character and he has published not only titles that appeal to younger readers such as: Fergus Fedderfeeny's Food Factory and Jai and Jasmine's Jeopardous Journey (books 1 and 2 of the Gwillville series)but also has published titles for pre-teen, young adult and adult readers, which include: Xannu, The Prophecy and Xannu, The Healing (Books 1 and 2 of the Southern Lands series) and his newest release New Blood, which just hit bookshelves on November 1, 2011.
You'd think he would be exhausted from creating colorful worlds and captivating characters but there is more!! Paul has also published How to Write and Self-publish Your First Novel and The 10 Hour Project Manager, proving that you CAN write more than one type of genre! Last but certainly not least, Paul also has a blog called "Utterances of an Overcrowded Mind" that he posts to on a regular basis. This is one busy, busy, busy man!
Paul has been writing for many years, has had numerous articles published (mostly in the technical field of Computing), lives and works in the Pacific Northwest and is planning to continue releasing several new books through 2012 and beyond.
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MWU: Let me start by saying I'm honored you agreed to let me interview you for Mystery Writers Unite. Thank you. Now, for the first burning question…do I refer to you as Paul or John (smiling)? Seriously, I have been to your website so I already know why you decided to publish your work under the pen name "Paul Dorset"; however, for those readers that haven't had the pleasure, can you share your reasoning for this?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): It's an honor to be interviewed, Becky. You know, it's a funny thing; the name of my eldest daughter is Becki. Although, as you can see, we spell it with an 'i.' Just a little similarity to get you started. But back to the question. As I say on my author website, I made a decision early on in my writing career that I would use a different name to write under than John Cox. In England, where I come from, my name is very common and there are lots of published authors out there named John Cox. I wanted to differentiate myself. I come from a town in England called Poole, which is in the county of Dorset, so it seemed a cool thing at the time to use the name Paul Dorset. It's kind of stuck to me now!
MWU: As I stated in your introduction today, you have broken through the lines of publishing various genres as opposed to only one genre. Was this an easy thing to do? What were/are the challenges?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): This is something I've thought about many times. Lots of established authors tell you to stick with one genre, or if you write different genres to use a different name. Me? I guess I believe in being a little different! Actually there is one genre I stick to and that is quite simply to write for 'younger' people as much as possible. As a kid I was fascinated by reading and I consumed books by the dozen. But sometimes it was difficult finding something that kept me interested. And that was because so many books seemed to be either aimed at an immature reader or had totally adult themes and didn't suit younger readers. I try to write age appropriate books that can also be enjoyed by 'grown-ups'! My genre, if you like, is the developing mind!
MWU: What made you decide to target the youth market? Are their needs / wants different from the adult market (time between releases, writing context, etc.)? If so, in what way(s)?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): As I alluded to in my previous answer, I want to encourage the developing mind. I want to give the reader a story that can be read and consumed on many different levels. Of course you have to have a good story, but I want to write books that make my readers think about more than just the story. Let me give you an example. In the first book of my Xannu series, it seems like a pretty straightforward story. Something that a hundred people have written about before. And that's fine for the first book. Let's get the reader interested. But as the series progresses, so the questions start to form. What is the series really about? What is it saying about religion, about politics, about friendships? I believe young minds want to process those challenging concepts – sometimes even more than adults!
MWU: I noticed that with the exception of the reference books you have written, all of your other books are "series" books. Was it your intention from the start to write a series or did that need to turn it into a series evolve as you began to write?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): I hate finishing some books, don't you? If it's a good book, I never want it to end! But of course it has to. Series are a nice way of making books longer and giving the reader more to chew on; building worlds that are rich and exciting. The types of books I write lend themselves to series. I'm not a horror story writer or a crime story writer. That's not to say I don't enjoy reading those kinds of books from time to time, it's just that they're not what I want to write.
MWU: If someone had the power to step into your creative mind what would they see and what is a typical day for you?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): Scary! My mind is constantly working, thinking about new ideas, projects, books, and a thousand other things! I guess I'm kind of creative in that way! But it's probably not a mind that anyone would want to step into. They would probably get a headache within a couple of minutes. As for my typical day? Wow! I wish I had one. A lot depends on what I'm doing for a 'day job.' I'm currently contracting for a large wireless telecoms company doing some project management stuff and that takes up a significant portion of my day. This means I have to fit in blog posting, Twitter posting, Facebook contacts, marketing of my books, emails replies, review requests, and of course actual book writing, into a few hours a day. There simply aren't enough hours. This means I go a little crazy sometimes and just 'chill out' for a few hours to recharge my batteries. Like I said, you don't want an adventure inside my mind!
MWU: This is a standard question I always ask and again, I know that you have listed this on your website but for those readers that have not been to your site, what books or authors have influenced your writing?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): The interesting thing about this question is did those authors influence my reading, or did they influence my writing? I'm not sure about the answer. Do the two things go together? When I was younger I read C.S. Lewis, John Wyndham, Isaac Asimov, Stephen King. I loved The Hobbit. I loved anything that made me think about possibilities. Now I read Kate Elliott, Robin Hobb, George RR Martin, Jacqueline Carey, and many others besides. I also read as many Indie authors as I can. I try not to read any modern stories that are similar to things I write. I have never read Harry Potter. I have never read Twilight. Should I? I don't know. I just don't want to run the risk of derailing my stories from where I want to take them.
MWU: Another question I ask every author I interview. Do you ever experience writer's block? If so, how do you cope with it?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): Not so much writer's block, but there are some days when I don't write. I am a planner. I plan my stories out with pretty intricate detail before they ever get written. Of course, there are new ideas that get introduced as well, but on the whole I know where my stories are going. This means that when I write I really know what it is I'm wiring. And as long as I am in my zone, the words come.
MWU: Do you have a favorite character in each of your series, aside from the lead? If so, which one and why?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): I love the cheeky, wicked (but not evil) characters in books. Every one of my series has a character I love more than the others. Is that a bad thing? I hope not! In Xannu, it's Vixxa. In Gwillville, it's Sophia and in New Blood, it's Wendy. They're all women too! I like writing women characters. I believe in writing strong characters of both sexes. I want to write books that everyone can read and enjoy. And after all, we all need a little naughtiness in us, don't we?
MWU: I always ask a published author what advice he would give to those of us still working away at their first novel, first draft?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): How much time do I have to answer this? This is a topic all by itself. There are so many things to learn and to understand as a first time novelist. I have made my mistakes too and continue to make them from time to time! The simplest answer I can give is 'keep at it and don't give up.' The major reason I published my book on writing and self-publishing was to try and help others answer these questions. As an Indie author I believe it is a part of my responsibility to try and encourage and help others to be successful.
MWU: In all the years you've been publishing your work, what is the one biggest mistake you made that you could share so others can avoid making it?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): The single biggest mistake I made was to think that marketing and sales just happen. They don't. I wish I had a team of twenty people who worked for free that could market for me. Successful marketing is the biggest challenge any Indie author has today. You're competing with thousands and thousands of other people. You can have the best novel in the world - and we all have those don't we? ;-) – but without successful marketing you'll sell nothing. A sobering reality.
MWU: What is the hardest part about writing for you? How did/do you overcome it?
Paul Dorset (aka John Cox): Sticking at it. I'm tempted to end my response there! An author is someone who has a published book. A writer is someone who writes. Ultimately the choice between the two is yours. I like the feeling I get when I tell others that I am an author! That's what drives me to keep at it. I have written books that will survive long after I do. That's something of which I'm very proud.
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Southern Lands Series
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QoinPro — Is it still working? (Update as of 12/17/2017 – I found out that it's working and got improved!)
Hey, guys! How are you? Thanks for dropping by. I just want to give you a quick update about QoinPro.
For those who don't know QoinPro is one of the wallet providers that I have used before. I also featured that with one of my old posts about the Bitcoin/Cryptocurrencies wallet. So this site actually offers a multi-crypto currency wallet which allows users to store their digital coins. They also give us some sort of earnings from it every day. It is something like a commission.
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Marin Tinev Playing Strauss Oboe Concerto: Monday YouTube Fix
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Here is a fantastic live performance of Richard Strauss' Concerto for Oboe in D Major by Marin Tinev. Sebastian Tewinkel is leading the Orchestra of the Trossingen Musikhochschule in a performance from May 8, 2013 at the Franziskaner Konzerthaus in Villingen, Germany. I love Strauss and I love oboe solos so I couldn't go wrong with this clip!


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DOP022 Targeting immune cell metabolism: LYC-30937, a novel therapeutic approach for inflammatory bowel disease
L. Carter1, R. Morgan1, C. Lesch1, M. Spahr1, L. Franchi2, I. Monteleone3, G. Monteleone3, G. Glick2, H. J. Wilkins1, P. Higgins*2
1Lycera, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 2University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 3Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Novel therapeutic modalities are needed to improve remission rates and decrease treatment-associated immune suppression and adverse events in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Apoptosis-resistant, chronically activated lymphocytes participate in the pathogenesis of IBD. These cells have a unique metabolic phenotype that can be selectively targeted by small molecule drugs such as LYC-30937, a new oral agent in clinical development for IBD. LYC-30937 targets the F1F0-ATPase to induce redox-regulated apoptosis of chronically activated lymphocytes.
The potency and selectivity of LYC-30937 was characterised in mitochondrial and cell based assays then progressed into rodent models of inflammatory colitis. Ex vivo apoptosis and cytokine production studies were performed on lymphocytes from IBD patients. Phase 1 clinical trials were performed in healthy volunteers and ulcerative colitis patients.
LYC-30937 acts on respiratory complex V, slows the rate of ATP production, increases intracellular superoxide, and induces apoptosis (EC50 < 75nM). In rodent TNBS-induced colitis models, oral administration of ATPase modulator compounds inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine production, reduces weight loss, and decreases gross pathology and histopathology scores. The efficacy observed with LYC-30937 treatment is equivalent or superior to prednisolone or 5-ASA. LYC-30937 is designed to distribute drug to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and reduce systemic exposures. In preclinical IBD models, LYC-30937 is efficacious at low systemic drug concentrations suggesting that local drug levels in lamina propria drive the effects on disease. Consistent with the pro-apoptotic mechanism of action, increased death of lamina propria lymphocytes was observed following ATPase modulator treatment of diseased animals. Although the F1F0-ATPase is expressed in all cells, normal lymphocytes and immune responses are not effected by ATPase modulator compounds as evidenced by normal cytokine production following in vitro stimulation of whole blood, unaltered lymphocyte counts following > 28 days of dosing, and normal development of in vivo T-dependent antibody responses. The selective induction of apoptosis in chronically activated lymphocytes is conserved in human PBMCs from IBD patients where activated CCR9+ gut-tropic T-cells are more sensitive to ATPase modulator-induced cell death than CCR9-T-cells.
LYC-30937 is an oral, gut-directed agent with a novel therapeutic mechanism of action for the selective depletion of pathogenic cells in the gastrointestinal tract. This molecule has completed Phase 1 clinical trials and is progressing into Phase 2 trial in ulcerative colitis.
- Posted in: DOP Session 3 - Novel therapies in IBD 2016


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Good Wednesday Morning or to some Happy Hump Day! lol 🙂
Today is the last day of the 3 Day Quote Challenge that I accepted from Wendy from http://www.brilliancewithin.com
I have enjoyed doing this and hope to receive more in the future. The only thing is I have no one to nominate cause due to being new I have very few followers. Not sure how to get my name out there to get more, but I'm sure one of these days I'll start getting some. Anyone that would like to help me spread the world on my blog's please do so and thank you very much.
So for today's quotes I have selected a few that are not specific to a theme, just quotes that i like. Hope you enjoy as well.
Thank you again Wendy for nominating me on this challenge. I hope to receive more in the future.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.


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During one of my picking/junkin adventures I came across this brown wood cabinet with glass shelving. It really kind of reminded my of a cabinet my grandparents had. It was completely intact, no broken shelving, doors closed and latched. Yes, it was going home with me.
I know what you are thinking, this is pretty bad and not much to look at and besides the lighting is terrible. Well, we are right on all accounts.
Cabinet Makeover
However, this cabinet was screaming take me home and make me useful again. I not only took this cabinet with me, but it also had a twin that I could not leave behind.
After getting both cabinets home and giving them a really good cleaning with Murphy's oil soap they begin to show lots of promise. Now for the hard part, what color was I going to give this cabinet new life with. After long debate and with lots of back and forth I decided to go with Annie Sloan's Paris Grey. This would be a great choice since that color type fits nicely with the 2016 color trends. A few coats of this wonderful color and we were on our way. During the painting process the cabinet begins to speak to me about it's final look. I begin to plan out the areas to distress which will give great character.
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What a big difference from the blah, brown cabinet with no character and sad appearance. Now it is this awesome shabby vintage cabinet it was meant to always be.
The ending of this story is a successful one. The twin cabinets were spotted by great folks that just couldn't resist them and snatched them up to a new home.
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Elizabeth Tinglof - A Thin Thread To Balance - 2018
A Thin Thread to Balance addresses the process of grief through conversations around gender, exposure, and symbolic penance. The primary sculpture within the installation will be an abstracted human torso made of resin and covered in areas with silver leaf, giving a contrast through the materials of the precious and the toxic, attached to a traditional dressmaking mannequin stand surrounded by a wire "cage crinoline." The steel hoop-style petticoat made of wire has been part of the Western-world's fashion-profile for women since the 1850s and continues to be used in contemporary designs, including wedding and ball gowns. By displaying such an iconic fashion element for women, directly connected to the raw and disturbing torso, the observer will both be drawn in for a closer look while also being equally repelled. In addition to the main sculptural piece, an intricate, twisted wire element will emanate from the back of the torso, stretching from one end of the space to the other, climbing up the walls to the ceiling creating a vine-like quality. While the wire element will be intrusive to the space, there will also be a performative aspect to this element, where the artist will continue to build up the wire vines; twisting, shaping and allowing them to grow throughout the week of the exhibition, illustrating the never-ending process of grief itself. The expansive wire vine symbolizes the destructive nature of the "wild vine," while also showing growth though the performative penitent act of the laborious twisting and shaping of wire. Combining the symbolic object with the self creates a duality to the exposure and speaks to penance not so much as a Judaea-Christian definition, but one more connected to Indian religious traditions, where the term changes from penance to "tapas," focusing more on enlightenment then the ritualistic restaging of pain and struggle.


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I like to set personal goals during the year. A good way to start September for me was to set my top 4 goals for the upcoming season to bring some rules to my stay-at-home life.
1. Read at least a chapter every day. Starting University few years ago marks also the beginning of a full life, with less time to read and do the things I like. I read few books during the last months and I don't like that. I used to read a book every week during high school and now I want read at least a chapter of the current book every day.
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LAS VEGAS — After five debates in six weeks, the race for the Republican presidential nomination will soon shift to a new phase, one focused on states with early primaries and caucuses and dominated by retail campaign skills and television commercials rather than by prepared sound bites and testy exchanges on a debate stage.
Debates have shaped the Republican race, perhaps as never before in a nomination battle. But after all the debates, the race now stands almost exactly where it was when these forums began, with the party's rank and file trying to decide whether it can learn to love former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney while wondering if a more appealing Mr. or Ms. Right will appear to challenge him.
Not that nothing has changed since Labor Day, when this round of forums began. That was evident in the opening minutes of Tuesday's debate near the strip in Las Vegas. Businessman Herman Cain, whose rise has been one of the big surprises of the year, came under sharp attack for his 9-9-9 tax plan. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, whose decline has matched Cain's rise, came out swinging — at Cain and even more at Romney, the man he sees as his real rival.
Tuesday's debate turned into a rolling brawl, as personal as it was pointed. It was as if all seven candidates assembled on a stage could sense a new phase in their contest coming and were rushing to make up for lost time and missed opportunities before the scene shifts. It was a fitting conclusion to one of the most intense periods of televised debating in any presidential race in memory.
The debates both changed and solidified the nature of the race. Romney has been the steady candidate whose debate performances have been the most consistent. His calling card is the argument that in a race against President Obama next year, he would have the best chance of winning.
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Those shifts illustrate a hesitancy on the part of conservative Republicans, particularly those in the tea party movement, to embrace Romney as well as a lack of consensus on whether there is a better, stronger candidate for the general election.
If Perry showed that he sees Romney as the candidate to beat, Romney demonstrated that he sees the Texan as his biggest threat. Though Cain was pummeled over the details of his tax plan, the pointed exchanges between Romney and Perry signaled where many Republican strategists believe the race is heading: a showdown between the two men.
That was the assumption in August when Perry jumped into the race and surged to the top of the field. But after several poor debate appearances, there were questions among Republicans about whether he was a spent force, a candidate who was ill-prepared for the competition of a national campaign. Romney's campaign has never wavered. Throughout the fall, his advisers have aimed their barbs at Perry, and more are coming.
Perry's aggressiveness on Tuesday was a sign of things to come. His advisers said recently they anticipate that his first rounds of ads will be positive, aimed at introducing the governor and his record to an electorate that knows little about him. But there is no doubt that, given the record of his past campaigns, attacks will follow.
Perry advisers believe deeply in their ability to shape a race with TV commercials. They've proved that in Texas, but against competition unlike that which Perry now faces.
He needed to show something in Tuesday's debate to turn around the narrative of a campaign in a tailspin — and it's likely that he accomplished that much. But did he overplay his hand with the relentlessness of his attacks on Romney Tuesday night?
Perry has more resources than anyone in the race other than Romney. He is the only candidate who might have the capacity to wage a battle through all the early states and beyond.
Perry's team never made any secret that debates were not his favorite campaign forum, and they have been candid in acknowledging that his early debates were weaker than they had hoped. But they have considerable confidence that when it comes to face-to-face campaigning, he has skills that Romney doesn't have.
But Perry is still new to presidential politics, in contrast with Romney, whose 2008 campaign taught him many lessons that he has put into place in this contest. Whether Perry's personal skills as a candidate can overcome Romney's experience and discipline will be one of the deciding factors in the coming months.
What no one can predict at this point is the trajectory of Cain's candidacy. His personality remains his strongest asset. His tax plan helped attract early attention. But that plan is now under assault, and he will have to have a better answer for his critics than saying they don't understand the proposal.
Debates are important, but so are the other elements of presidential campaigns. And those will be on display more now. Romney remains in a strong position, but the fact that a considerable share of the GOP electorate isn't ready to vote for him keeps this contest alive and volatile as the next phase begins.