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Comanche city officials met in the dark for an emergency meeting Tuesday evening to discuss solutions for the recent power outage.
Residents may be without power for most of today. The situation did not set well with Comanche Mayor Debbie Hancock or the rest of the city council.
"This is ridiculous," said Hancock.
Gary Williams, Comanche public works director, was notified of several electrical issues across the city at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Half an hour later, it was decided to turn off power to all of Comanche.
"The new transmission in the electric substation was showing a fault," said Williams.
"It blew the circuit switches, which is like blowing the breaker in your house. There was nothing to do but shut down the whole town down at that point."
The outage affects 800 connections in the city and about 1,700 Comanche residents. Jim McAvoy, manager of engineering services for Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority where Comanche purchases its power from, said during the meeting OMPA and S&C were working diligently to get power restored.
S&C is the company hired to do the rehaul on the Comanche substation, which has not yet been completed. The installation of the new transformer was one of the final steps of the renovation. It has not yet been determined if the new transformer is defective.
"Our goal is to get the town powered by tonight (Tuesday)," said McAvoy. "That isn't a guarantee though."
Repairs to the circuit switches total $13,730. Rehabilitation of the old transformer, which will be used to sustain the town for up to a week, will amount to $48,650.
"We should be able to get our money back," Hancock said.
The rental of a mobile transformer is necessary in the next week to take the place of the old transformer so it can be repaired. Cost for the rental for three days, technicians, shipping, installation and uninstallation will total about $43,000.
The council expressed concerns about the amount of money needed to make repairs for what they felt was not the city's responsibility. S&C did not have a representative at the emergency meeting and Hancock said she felt they needed to explain their part in what went wrong.
"I think the contractor should be here," she said. "I think they should be approached and made to understand the council made these approvals to get the citizens their power back. We expect them to step up."
While the rented mobile transformer is in place, efforts to figure out if the new transformer is bad will be made. If it is found to be defective, the old transformer will be repaired for long term use. Should the new transformer be in good condition, work will be done to make sure what happened Tuesday morning does not occur again, said McAvoy.
Comanche Police Department also addressed the lack of power by putting more officers on duty.
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Half-cent sales tax approval urged for city's growth
Twenty years have passed since the City of Duncan passed a half-cent sales tax to establish a foundation to strengthen the local economy.
Lyle Roggow, president of the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation, and Ben Herrington, DAEDF Board chairman, spoke Thursday on the need to continue the sales tax to keep the economy strong. -
Junior livestock show finishes Friday night
The 76th Stephens County Junior Livestock Show concludes tonight with the awards presentation at 6 and the bonus sale at 6:30 at the county fairgrounds and expo center.
On Thursday, the doe meat goat show, wether meat goat show, steer show and heifer show were held. -
Church Women United organization to celebrate World Day of Prayer
Christian women from various denominations will celebrate their beliefs by coming together this morning to pray.
The local Church Women United organization is set to meet at 9:30 a.m. today in the First Christian Church for fellowship and a program. Today is the 2014 World Day of Prayer, which brings women from all denominations together. The local effort is headed by Church Women United. -
Baseball teams remember Chris Lane in Ada
One by one, they stopped playing or coaching and walked past the media to talk about Chris Lane.
Guess you could say he was on everybody's mind Wednesday, especially the 40 or so players from Redlands Community College and East Central University.
They were all wearing Chris Lane's numbers on the ECU diamond. -
Ray sentenced to life without parole
Stephens County District Judge Joe Enos on Wednesday sentenced 16-year-old Michael Anthony Ray to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of a 14-year-old girl.
Ray, of Marlow, pleaded guilty Dec. 30, 2013, to the murder of Alyssa Dawn Wiles on June 10, 2013, in her home in Duncan. -
McDonald talks about Fort Sill to Rotary Club
As the U.S. military continues to evolve, Maj. Gen. Mark McDonald said Wednesday he hopes Fort Sill will continue to improve.
McDonald, the guest speaker at the Duncan Rotary Club, gave an update on Fort Sill and compared the Rotary Club to the U.S. Armed Forces. -
Arrest warrant issued for two assailants
An arrest warrant has been filed for Terrance Johnson and Dermond Jones Jr. after an attack in the Elm Terrace Apartments.
The alleged assailants took off with a suitcase containing the victim's clothes, his wallet with $20 in it and a pair of boots worth $150. The victim was treated at Duncan Regional Hospital and was not able to note who his attackers were until Friday. -
Awards handed out at Junior Livestock Show
The Stephens County Junior Livestock Show enters its fourth day today with the doe meat goat show at 10 a.m. followed by the wether meat goat show.
The steer show will be at 3 p.m. and the heifer show will be at 5 p.m. -
Modern dance troupe to perform Saturday
A modern dance company based in Oklahoma City will perform in Duncan on Saturday.
Known as Perpetual Motion Dance, the troupe was formed in 2002 and has become known as the premier modern and aerial dance company in Oklahoma. -
Waurika city manager fired
Waurika City Commissioners will hold a special meeting Thursday to begin a job search to replace City Manager Chuck Brown, whose contract with the city was terminated at a regular meeting Monday.
Brown was in a seventh year as city manager before his tenure ended following an executive session late in the regular meeting at City Hall. Mayor Jim Bernard, Vice Mayor Carole Eakin and commissioners Gayle Johnson and Bill Everett voted unanimously to confirm the termination. - More Local News Headlines
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When it comes to the federal workforce, the competing House and Senate budget plans differ greatly in tone and style. But when it comes to making the federal government run more efficiently and finding cost-savings in federal operations, the two plans are more alike than you might think.
00Ryan's proposed budget has already beenNormalDuderidiculed as it contains no substance. No real numbers, now "How to get it done." Just "We need to cut expenditures blah, blah, blah." He ain't that smart. He just knows how to yank the chain of middle America and get them woofin. So does Honey Boo Boo....same group of people.37013{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }0really?JHuntas far as I can see his is the only plan that has actuall numbers and will cut our deficit and balance the budget. The Dem's have no plan..oh wait they just submitted a plan after 5 years... WTG. I think you need to be honest with yourself and look at it objectively. Mr. Ryan knows the numbers and he CAN balance a check book.37029{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }37013Yeah? You don't change the game in the middle.The Original Joe SWe signed up for the deal for 30 years with an expected input and expected output. While the outside sector was reveling in the money, the Feds were underpaid. NOW that the economy is going south under the bread-and-circuses polithoowahs, everybody is JEALOUS of the Fed worker. NO raises for 3 years now? What hogwash! They scrood us with teh 1/30th deduction of our already-taxed contributions. They scrood us with the forced savings-bond buys. They always scrood us. What would they do if everybody with experience and were eligible to retire did so tomorrow? Chaos. I'm glad I'm out in my 6th year now. Keep that monopoly money coming every month. I spend it on whiskey and women, and just squander the rest.37047{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }37029the answer to your questionjoeschmuckatelliWhat would they do if everybody with experience and were eligible to retire did so tomorrow? They would replace you at half the cost, and probably get more work out of the new employee. If you're so "scrood" then quit, but we all know that you're going nowhere. Do you really think anyone believes that that you're being "scrood"? Give me a break, and get back to "work".37054{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }37047Federal PayEagle1I think this Bozo is extremely overpaid! he needs to make $7 an hour and see how a lot part of America gets by! If he was paid by his performance, he would owe the government. I am sick of being bashed because i am an easy target!37015{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }0yeahJHuntyou have an issue with hime spending 10 minutes at a conference that's 20 minutes from his office but not with Obama flying all over spending 180k/hr to play golf? Mr. Ryan has worked on the budget 1000000000000 times as much as the President and his admin has. Have anything to say to that?37031{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }37023Dear CongressDCAV8RIf you really want to save money by cutting the budgets of federal agencies, here is a bright idea. Gather up a bunch of low to middle rank staff from each agency and their divisions. Give them 14 days to review their own agency staffing levels, programs, and senior management. By the end of those 14 days, the employees could cut their agency budgets by 10 possibly even 20%. Honestly, you may be a member of Congress, but you have NFC as to how to run let alone manage the budgets of our government. Sincerely, The middle class tax paying federal workers you clowns have punished for the last three years.37024{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }0Furlouogh'sEagle1I called Congressman Austin Scott's office to inquire if they were going to be furloughed along with the federal workforce. There answer was NO! They stated that they were going to have a tax increase. Go figure that one out. I also called Sanford Bishop's office to inquire about the furlough and got the "Let's play dumb" response. They had no response and no answers. Both of these Congressmen have failed miserably in supporting the federal workers at Robins AFB and Fort Benning. They ought to resign for failing to do their job.37026{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }0AS a Fed...JHuntI say this is ture... "In fact, the Senate's budget plan suggests that it isn't federal workers who are overpaid, but contractors". and it is ture because we don't hire the best/cost effect companies. We hire for race, we hire union contractors and we hire for reasons of "fairness" want to reduce contractor cost? Hire the best company for the job at the lostest price you can get. There should be no benefit in being a black owned, women owned, union led company. But hey this is what the DEMOCRATS have produced, a goverment w/ "quota's"37030{ "Agree":"1","Funny":"1","Insightful":"1","Disagree":"-1","Offensive":"-1","Troll":"-1" }0
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Northern Arizona at UND
It's about 10 minutes from tipoff. Both teams are 2-8. Both need a win.
Northern Arizona is led by freshman Amy Patton (16.1 ppg). No other players in double figures.
Crowd looks to be on the light side tonight. The Northern Arizona coach, Laurie Kelly, is a grad of St. Thomas. Northern Arizona lost Wednesday night at home against Denver, 46-41. Northern Arizona is averaging 56 points a game.
Back with more after the first TV timeout. Pat Sweeney is calling game. He'll be here tomorrow, too, for the UND-Northern Iowa men's game. Then he'll call the UND hockey game tomorrow night. Busiest guy in Grand Forks this weekend.
14:28 remaining, first half, Northern Arizona 10, UND 7
Kayla Bagaason hits a 3-pointer for 3-0 Sioux lead. UND then goes cold for two minutes. Shyla Kuehl has two putbacks. Sioux 3-9 from the field, NAU 4-7.
11:52 remaining first half, UND 13, NAU 10
UND's play has picked up on both ends of the floor the last four minutes. Sioux are 5-for-12 and have a 9-4 rebounding advantage. UND is on an 8-0 run
6:55 remaining first half, UND 21, NAU 17
Sioux hitting some 3-pointers to keep the lead. NAU has hit some easy baskets inside. UND is 5-for-12 on 3-pointers. Sioux shooting 36 percent.
3:58 remaining first half, UND 28, NAU 23
Bagaason's 3-pointer have allowed UND to keep the lead. Sioux play has been up and down the last eight minutes. UND is shooting 41 percent to NAU's 38.
UND is leading due to its 3-point shooting, which is better than its overall shooting. Sioux are 7-for-14 from 3-point land but they're shooting 39 percent overall. Bagaason has 11 points, Mallory Youngblut 6. NAU is pressuring on the perimeter, yet UND is getting quality shots. NAU is content to go inside. At time, UND hasn't defended well in the paint, leading to some easy NAU baskets.
16:38 remaining, UND 44, NAU 34
Strong start for UND in the opening minutes. Sioux have made all three of their shots.
11:58 remaining, UND 49, NAU 36
UND has a grasp on things. Sioux bench is playing well. Reserves have 19 points, led by Nicole Smart's seven. Sioux outrebounding NAU 28-20. Shooting only 39 percent, but 50 percent on 3-pointers.
7:30 remaining, UND 54, NAU 45
Sioux have hit a rough stretch with some costly turnovers, leading to NAU points. UND led by 14 two minutes ago. TV timeout came at a good time.
3:51 remaining, UND 61, NAU 47
Sioux have regained the momentum. Bagaason has 18 points, Shyla Kuehl 11. UND in great shape for third win of the season
Solid win for the Sioux. Biggest story tonight, the play of UND's freshmen. Kuehl finishes with 11 points, Smart with 7. Bagaason leads the way with 20 points. NAU led by Amy Patton's 23. Sioux shoot 39 percent, but 43 percent on 3-pointers. UND also outrebounded NAU 42-27.
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I agree. TJ's in Park Ridge is easier to get to for me as well.
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
10 hours ago
Updated 25 min ago
Old bowling alley
Does anyone know what's going on at the closed bowling alley on Irving Park? I've been seeing a lot of demolition inside.
Denise M Seasoned dog owner
Victrola, try Milwaukee to Touhy, I think it's faster.
Local business Portage Park
15 hours ago
Updated 1 hour ago
I wonder if he has butch wax???
Randy Stroller
Do not know. I seldom use anything and when I do it is Layrite which I get at Merz.
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
3 hours ago
Updated 1 hour ago
I haven't seen a Target directly across the street from a competitor before.
I don't think there's enough parking available for a Target there. I've wondered the same thing about the Sears building for when it, inevitably, shuts down. I don't count the Jewel parking lot. It's close, but still across a street and not really practical for carts.
Pets Portage Park
10 hours ago
Updated 2 hours ago
HI Neighbors,
We lost our dog on March 7th, 2014 around 5:00 am from the corner of Mason and Berteau, he is a Fawn and White 8 year old Boxer with a mark on the back of his neck that looks like the "NIKE SYMBOL," his name is Sugar Ray, if anyone has seen or found him please call me at Mobile (872) 222-1525 or at (708) 667-0913, his family misses him.
Thank You,
Orlando Cardona
msannthrope Proud liberal
Here's another Facebook site that has helped to reunite dogs with their families: https://www.facebook.com/LostDogsIllinois
Bella formerly AParkRes 1st time Homeowner in Jefferson Park since 2012
Wow- I would be surprised if that pup isn't the one, Kelly. He fits the bill perfectly! You are awesome for searching for him and posting. I just hope the OP sees it soon.
Local business Portage Park
37 hours ago
Updated 2 hours ago
Giovina Austin & Irving resident since '85
Frank's is the best! They used to be on Addison but moved to their new location on Irving about a year ago. Their Chicago Style shrimp is to die for! They do dinners and sell by the pound. They are open pretty late too which is nice.
Also I think...
Frank's is the best! They used to be on Addison but moved to their new location on Irving about a year ago. Their Chicago Style shrimp is to die for! They do dinners and sell by the pound. They are open pretty late too which is nice.
Also I think the Boston Fish Market in Des Plaines is the same one that used to be on Irving & Cicero. I have recently been to their location in Des Plaines and it is very good. A little pricey but a good. Probably have to go in and ask the owners if it is the same one that was at six corners.
I tried emailing and calling that place in Des Plaines and no one ever got back to me. Looking at their website, I don't feel like it's the same place
Local business Portage Park
37 hours ago
Updated 3 hours ago
Roofers -
I think we had this conversation a while back - does any one know a good roofer we need to replace are garage roof and a repair on a house roof that M Hanrahan Roofer s ( DON"T EVER USE) our roof is leaking after 5 yrs and they never connected the down spouts so a squirrel moved in. I want someone who is fair, does good work and ANSWERS THE PHONE. Thanks Neighbors!
Housing Portage Park
41 hours ago
Updated 3 hours ago
Garage info
Can anyone tell me what is the biggest garage I can build on my 30' lot? I've had 3 different garage companies come out and have gotten 3 different answers. Same for wall height. I want 10' walls but was told 9' is the max. Thanks in advance.
That makes sense, Alderman Tim. Thanks for the follow-up!
Gerald Sikora Res. portage park
Alderman Tim you said you can only have a 250 sq.ft. garage on a 25 ft. wide lot.
Thats only like a one car or car and a half garage. That doesn't seem right that you
can't have a 2 car garage.You need aboout 400 sq.ft. for that.
Pets Portage Park
4 hours ago
Updated 4 hours ago
Sugar Ray
I would like to thank Kelly who sent me an email on EveryBlock that she saw a picture of Sugar Ray on FaceBook that Samantha Maglaya had found our dog. Now he is back home with his family. Thank you to everyone who made this possible
Kelly Dunning
So happy to hear he is safe and back home! :)
City services Portage Park
3 days ago
Updated 5 hours ago
Report Potholes on the Northwest Side!
The potholes are getting horrendous in the area. Make sure to report them via 311 or online at the following link so that the city is aware and can get crews out before someone blows a tire!
The above link gives you the option to track the progress and upload a picture of the hole if you have a shot. You need to give a rough address i.e. 4700 N, Central, 6000 W. Irving so they know where to...
The potholes are getting horrendous in the area. Make sure to report them via 311 or online at the following link so that the city is aware and can get crews out before someone blows a tire!
The above link gives you the option to track the progress and upload a picture of the hole if you have a shot. You need to give a rough address i.e. 4700 N, Central, 6000 W. Irving so they know where to locate.
Central Ave from 3800 North to 4800 North is particularly horrible with big craters on right hand side of the streets in both directions. I have reported as many as I could recall. I think the more reports they get the quicker they may come out. Could not hurt, right?
Missy Old Irving Park resident held hostage by a mutt
I've decided to embrace the potholes in front of my house as they slow down the constant traffic on my block. I'm going to now look at them as an alternative to speed bumps :))))
msannthrope Proud liberal
I take Addison to and from the Kennedy every day. It's gotten so bad I think I'm going to start taking Dramamine before my commute. Or are you not supposed to operate machinery after taking a dose?
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
9 hours ago
Updated 6 hours ago
robin in WRP Tired, very tired
I can't say whether or not you are crazy, but everyblock was shut down for several months
I think it was almost a year.
Come on, the rest of us know full well the site never stopped running. Finally portagepat has ralized there's an 11 month gap to be accounted for. And all those tropical parrots in the basement.
Family/parenting Portage Park
36 hours ago
Updated 10 hours ago
CPS schools still needing LSC candidates
Here is a map showing where candidates are needed:
New deadline is March 14.
LadyLord, at our school I believe the candidate forum last time was just a couple minutes for each candidate to speak at an LSC meeting, but with the extension of the deadline this year, we would not have one scheduled at the right time, so maybe there will be something...
LadyLord, at our school I believe the candidate forum last time was just a couple minutes for each candidate to speak at an LSC meeting, but with the extension of the deadline this year, we would not have one scheduled at the right time, so maybe there will be something special or an extra LSC meeting called for it. But it is not a big deal, and at many schools very few people might even be at the meeting. Even if you did not make it, you could still win, I don't think it is a requirement. You don't need to campaign unless you really want to and no signatures are needed. My husband is on the LSC and the only thing we did was ask our neighbors to try and get in to vote. Even with that, he didn't win but was later appointed to a seat that became vacant. So if you don't run and the seats are not filled by the election, you can always apply psot election and try to get on that way.
LadyLord Portage Park citizen
Thank you both for the info! I think you have inspired me to run. :) According to the map, our school doesn't currently have anyone running for the community seats...I can't stand by and let those seats stay vacant.
Family/parenting Portage Park
12 hours ago
My Baby is in a good daycare...
And they have an opening! I know they will accept part time or full time,
we signed on at 3 months old, we have been happy there for a long time.
They are at Addison and the highway so it has been a good location for us.
There is a Facebook and Yelp, it is called Childish Pursuits. Good Luck!
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
2 days ago
Updated 12 hours ago
Run/ Crawl idea
Hi all. I hope you don't mind that I emailed PPNA about the run/crawl idea. I thought if we really wanted something like this then there is no time like the present to start. Once I hear from them I can get in touch with Six Corners Assoc too(since they already responded to the original posting). Sound good?
OldIrving Anna on a quest for craft brewed "zimne piwo"
Basia_b Just a neighbor
Great! I'm ready.
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
6 days ago
Updated 13 hours ago
Love these ideas and I would join a planning team. If it were successful it could be annual and benefit a different nonprofit or neighborhood group every year.
Harry Lee Six Corners
I can't send the SCA email through EB, but would definitely help in any way possible with planning, logistics, promotion, etc.
Family/parenting Portage Park
28 hours ago
Updated 14 hours ago
Mom to Mom Resale
Hi! Our Twice As Nice Moms twins club is having a resale event this Saturday, March 8th at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W Crescent Ave. Park Ridge. 8 am - 1pm. If the Polar Vortex has got you down, this is great retail therapy at affordable prices! You'll find gently used & like-new kids clothing, sizes 0-8 years, maternity items, baby equipment, toys & more! All are welcome! $1 General Admission, no strollers, cash only, bring a basket! We are a 501c3 organization that supports twin families on the Northwest side of Chicago. Check out www.TwiceAsNiceMoms.com for more info.
C Ped Suburban Irving Park Transplant
This is standard as to the limited space as well. Get a carrier, and don't bring a huge diaper bag or anything. It's not an all day affair. If you want the great prices and selection it's a fair trade. Everyone makes it work for one morning. I love these events! Looking forward to tomorrow =)
Katherine Pastor, Irving Park United Methodist Church
I've been to this sale to get clothing for needy families. These are wonderful women and the clothes are beautiful!
Recent neighbor activity Portage Park
14 hours ago
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Neighborhood news Portage Park
2 days ago
Updated 24 hours ago
http://www.automaticappliance.com/ I know my hubby goes here all the time when we need a part for something- Check out the web site.
Apple Jaxx Pissing people off not once, but twice...
Neighborhood news Portage Park
2 days ago
Updated 28 hours ago
Does anyone know anything about the old time looking barbershop that went in near Irving and Lamon, next to the hotel? I walked by, looks super cool.
BeenAFix Portage Park , Runner, Gamer, 30s, IT Guy
What is the address for the shop. I need a place that is more local.
Just Jay Chicago native
It's exactley accross the street from the Chase. I stopped in to take a look and met the owner. Gave me a card. The place looked like a total throw back. Spinning pole and all.
The address is 4851 W Irving. I'll be in on Saturday for sure.
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
5 days ago
Updated 35 hours ago
"Dibs" is getting out of hand
So some charmer on my block just harassed my 80+ year old in laws as they were getting into their car because they had audacity to park on our block. He said that moving a bucket was a good way to get your tires slashed. (They didn't move anything.)
My husband said after they left (and he informed the guy he was harassing senior citizens) the guy started hounding someone else who was going to park there.
Where do we report these dirtballs? I understand it's cold and no one likes to shovel but I don't think it's necessary to harass anyone for parking on a public street, whether they moved your cr@p or not. Is it a 311 call?
The woman told police she shoveled the spot and put cones up, but someone removed them, cops said. http://dnain.fo/1f3HoDh
it was a plastic urinal...
Neighborhood news Portage Park
Feb 24
Updated 35 hours ago
F.R. Johnson, here is a link for the local historical society:
F. R. Johnson recently transplanted to Portage Park
Pamela, thank you!
Local business Portage Park
6 days ago
Updated 35 hours ago
Another Legno Post - they have a gluten free menu
I see a new Legno post nearly everyday, so please don't boo me off the stage for one more. I'm just trying to leave helpful tip for the gluten free crowd, since it's not always easy to find options over here. I checked their online menu, and didn't see much for my wife who can't eat gluten. I called the restaurant to see if there are any options, and the hostess was well-informed, pleasant and helpful. She said they have an extensive gluten free menu that includes pizza and pasta, and she said they have at least one gluten free beer on the menu (New Planet). I'll report back on the gf menu after we check it out on Tuesday.
We were there a couple of weeks ago. Food, atmosphere and service--all outstanding. Highly recommended.
Scott A. Portage Park since 2010.
Legno was excellent! The service was a little slow for the amount of people dining on Monday evening, but we were being social so I didn't mind the 2+ hour dinner. We ordered 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, 2 desserts and 8 total drinks from the bar and the total was...
Legno was excellent! The service was a little slow for the amount of people dining on Monday evening, but we were being social so I didn't mind the 2+ hour dinner. We ordered 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, 2 desserts and 8 total drinks from the bar and the total was $150 (plus tip) - very reasonable.
Their gluten free menu had more options than most ones I've seen. I'm used to going to restaurants and seeing a dessert, an appetizer, and a couple of entrees. This place had several options for appetizers, they had gluten free pastas and pizzas, as well as some risotto entrees and two desserts.
My wife got the pizza and was pretty happy with it. I still eat gluten, so while it was better than a lot of the other gf options I"ve tried, I wasn't blown away by it. She also had the prosciutto wrapped dates and gelato, both were excellent.
The place is also beautiful inside. I'm looking forward to going back just to sit at the bar.
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
37 hours ago
Updated 37 hours ago
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Neighborhood improvement Portage Park
38 hours ago
Updated 38 hours ago
Guitarist needed
I have a local female fronted cover band in need of a guitarist. We have upcoming shows and we have a lot of fun! Anybody?
D'nooch 23 year Portage Park resident
What style? What is your song book?
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
3 days ago
Updated 38 hours ago
Looking for other 2001 Hockey Players in the neighborhood
My son plays hockey and there's not any kids in our neighborhood who do.
We met a kid at the local Walgreen's and now they are good friends. I just thought it would be fun to see if there are other boys around. We have a backyard rink, but it's more fun with friends. This will only be a good idea if nice respectful kids respond :))
My son just started skating lessons and wants to play hockey and would love some ice time.
email me and we can set up a skate date?
Hi. We have a similar situation. My son plays hockey (2003). We live in Portage Park and also have a backyard rink. It's been a great winter for it! I know he would enjoy playing with others in the neighborhood.
Recent neighbor activity Portage Park
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Family/parenting Portage Park
Feb 28
Updated 41 hours ago
Which HS???
Hi Neighbors,
Just looking for opinions......My son is going into HS and got into Lane tech and also got a scholarship to St. Pat's...He is still did not decide. I think both are very good schools.
Well said latina04
Nor64 25 year resident of PP.
Thank you Everyone for all of your opinions...They were greatly appreicated!!! Are we all ready for SPRING??? Can't wait for it this year.....It has been a long winter.
Local business Portage Park
Feb 27
Updated 47 hours ago
Does anybody have a suggestion of where I can order a cake for my son's first birthday? Looking for something better than a sheet cake from Jewel (yet affordable). The Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Irving area would be ideal.
pattymelt is mostly in charge
@arnie: Have you tried Fannie Schmoe's kolaczki?
Not yet, but maybe I will at the library or farmer's market.
Neighborhood news Portage Park
4 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
Good Family Dentist?
Can anyone recommend a good family dentist office in the area? We are looking for an office with evening/weekend hours and pediatric services.
Susan Long-time Jeff Park resident
We've been going to Central HIggins Dental for decades. My 18-, 23- and 24-year-olds have not one cavity and all three had braces. Rosa is a very gentle, funny hygienist, and is great with kids. Weirdly, they are one block east of Elston on Lawrence. Long story!
Angela librarian, mom, cyclist, rocker, homeowner
We have been very happy with Michael Mogil at Irving and Austin (just next to the Burgundy). He was great with my 3-year-old son and my husband and I have seen him for cleanings since. After past experience being overcharged and borderline scammed by dentists, I really appreciate the no-frills practice and Dr. Mike's warm demeanor. 5955 W Irving Park Rd, (773) 283-6151
Recent neighbor activity Portage Park
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Local politics Portage Park
Feb 04
Updated 2 days ago
Mayor & City Council set to Borrow $900 Million
One would hope that some Northwest Side aldermen ask what the impact on their constituent homeowners will be when these loans to cover operating expenses & small projects come due.
Bill the Engineer Builder/Fixer/Lensman
There are consequences to spending beyond one's means, along with the excessive borrowing that follows ....
Bill the Engineer Builder/Fixer/Lensman
More detail on this action and the possible consequences for residential and business property owners....
Local business Portage Park
6 days ago
Updated 2 days ago
Our car recently was in a little fender bender:( Ugh. Does anybody know a full autobody shop (fair pricing & great work) that can fix and/or replace bumpers. We have a Prius V. Anywhere nearby Portage would be ideal.
KC -monte clare KC , Monte clare
Franklin park -Auto Art-owner Mark - great work- 847) 455-5522. B&M 4440 W Addison St 773) 685-3200-C&A auto body-owner Steve , 5349 N Northwest Hwy
773) 775-6163 . all 3 shops do excellent work. worked with all 3 shops 10 years + . get estimates from all 3 - -
I had really great customer service and work done on my wrecked car at Acacia Park Auto Body, 7615 Irving Park, Chicago 773-625-2110
Local business Portage Park
Feb 25
Updated 3 days ago
Regulus Coffee House Company
I know a lot of people here were saddened by the news of Regulus shuttering its doors at the end of last year. Well, I have some exciting news for you! ...
They're on the comeback trail!
Per their official Facebook page:
"We're making a run at a #RegulusReturn sometime May er June. Kitchen upgrades along with new program offerings and a few other tricks!"
Can't wait!
Giovina Austin & Irving resident since '85
Yes parking is the issue but from experience as I live just 1 1/2 blocks away is not to bother to feed the meter if you are just running in for a cup of coffee. Irving Park & Austin is not meter patrolled continuously such as other shopping areas. So...
Yes parking is the issue but from experience as I live just 1 1/2 blocks away is not to bother to feed the meter if you are just running in for a cup of coffee. Irving Park & Austin is not meter patrolled continuously such as other shopping areas. So if you just running in (less than 20 min), the likelihood of getting a ticket is nil. If you plan on sitting in the place, then that is a different story,then you will probably need to feed the meter. I make quick stops all the time in that area and I never pay the meter nor have I ever been ticketed or seen anyone get ticketed. It is just not a big ticket area for the cops as it is not high traffic as say, Six Corners is. While I not advocating that you do what I do and not pay the meter, it is a quick option for a short stop. There is also the library parking lot a block down or the polish liquor store lot. Why that adjacent street is permit parking still, I do not know. I would imagine that is left over from the old heyday of the Patio. I am sure no one has bothered to look into or change it. If you live on that block, why would as it would take back your prime parking spots? Perhaps that is something Regulus needs to speak to Alderman Cullerton about. I think they relied more on foot traffic (especially in the summer) from people going to the Patio or shopping at one of the stores on Irving, than on drive thru traffic. I know parking is an issue for customers at the Portage Grounds too so it is not just a Regulus problem. They really should just get rid of the meter parking in that area but I know the city would never go for that................
I'm sure the folks who live on the block would be reluctant to get rid of permit parking. It's actually quite ridiculous it remains permit.
I do as Giovina said ... just take my chances and don't pay when I'm running in for a quick cup of coffee. I haven't found parking to be much of a problem, personally.
Neighborhood news Portage Park
4 days ago
Updated 3 days ago
Broken car window.
My cars back window was broken this morning/early afternoon. It happened between 10-12. I'm by montrose and Austin. This is the 2nd time in 2 years. Both right around the same time.
Basia_b Just a neighbor
A few days back around 9:30pm a car drove up, guy jumps out and smashed our neighbor's car window. My spouse was walking the dogs and saw it and came back to call 911. It was really bizarre as we couldn't imagine how there would be a connection between the two. Yet, no one else's window was busted...... And now yours? WTH?!
Very bizarre and annoying! I can't believe someone has the audacity to just go around breaking windows.
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
6 days ago
Updated 3 days ago
What cabs actually show up to PP?
So have tried yellow cab, twice, they never show up. Anyone have a reliable cab company that will actually show up in PP? (Please, not Uber, I know it is the best thing since sliced bread, but a regular company for now)
Portage Peeps Portage Park w/kids
American United has been a no show way too many times.
I do not recommend American United. We live at Six Corners -
SVDC ConcernedCitizen
Groupon has coupons for Limo service. I bought one , used it within the year allotted and the following January the Company sent me another coupon saying I will always get the discount. I think For my Wife and I to go from Dunning to Ohare, it was about $55 including tip. Small premium to pay for a relaxing start to a vacation. Particularly considering the drama getting prepared to go.
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
Feb 25
Updated 3 days ago
Squirrels? Suggestions of reputable critter removal services??
We live in a single family home - just noticed we have new tenants pushing their way into our "sealed off" attic/crawl space. Just heard them in the wall today & want to evict them asap.
Any similar experiences out there? What did you do? Who did you call?
kenji Slap / The Jap / With / Iron / Scrap / Burma-Shave
Portage Peeps Portage Park w/kids
The Horse Head feeder is quite classic! Thanks for the laughs Bill ENG, P Parker, Kenji & Fredhead. Its good to keep a sense of humor about these things!
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
6 days ago
Updated 3 days ago
Translation -- Polish to English and Russian to English
I am looking for a recommendation for a translator. I have a number of hand-written letters to my grandmother, in Polish, from the 1940s and 1950s. I do not know how literate the authors were. I also have several documents from my grandfather, in Russian, from 1901 and 1906. I believe one is a passport, the others pertain to his (forced) service in the Russian artillery. Also, does anyone know what I might expect to pay. Thanks.
Thanks to Six Corners, Tony, Anna, and Patty. I will check out your suggestions. Tony, the problem with using google is that these are handwritten letters and unless one is a native speaker, it can be very difficult to decipher the individual letters that make up the words. Anna, I will be in contact with you. Thanks again to all for your help.
kenji Slap / The Jap / With / Iron / Scrap / Burma-Shave
Gary just for yucks and see what you get back, you could take a photo of it post the photo to imgur.com then make a new post on r/russian on reddit. See the sidebar on r/russian for more details about what the subreddit is about:
Crime report 4100 block N. Milwaukee Ave.
4 days ago
Updated 3 days ago
Narcotics: Possession of heroin (white) / Sidewalk
4100 block N. Milwaukee Ave.
jeb Portage Park resident
China white maybe? http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=china+white
FarNWSideBunny Hopping around Jeff Park
yea, it comes in brown
Neighborhood improvement Ward 45
3 days ago
Computer Science for 8th Graders
My 8th graders at Prussing are wrapping up a three-week unit learning how to do JavaScript. They've learned some basic syntax and how to do some looping. I have a few students that are really into it and I would love to find a "real world" avenue for them to continue. It could be after school or a summertime thing. Please message me if you think you might know of something. Some kids are also more interested in hardware.
Chicago Free Geek is one resource we've looked into. If you know of any others, please let me know.
Local business Portage Park
Feb 27
Updated 3 days ago
Camera Repair
Can anybody recommend a camera repair shop in the area? I have a 12 megapixel Kodak camera and I'd like to see if it can be saved rather than buying a new camera.
Kelly Dunning
Pro-Tech on Irving. I only went there once to have an old VHS tape fixed a few years ago, but they fixed it in a day, seemed friendly and the price was decent too.
A little out of the way but there is a great little camera shop in downtown Des Plaines. They fixed my 35mm camera for half of what other repair shops wanted.
Recent neighbor activity Portage Park
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Neighborhood improvement Portage Park
4 days ago
Updated 4 days ago
Arts Alive Chicago non-profit's new name, drop the 45 to reflect larger focus
Know of a wall or storefront that's constantly being tagged? Arts Alive Chicago can work with the property/business owner to create a mural. Statistics prove art & murals deter tagging & graffiti. New name underscores our non-ward specific focus. www.artsalivechicago.org
jeb Portage Park resident
How do we get in contact? The contact form on About Us/Contact page isn't working right now (I tried Chrome and Internet Explorer).
I have some teenagers who could be put to good use by your organization this summer if you need some free labor. :-)
OldIrving Anna on a quest for craft brewed "zimne piwo"
Email email@example.com. We're in the process of changing over all the search engine, Facebook and email names. Always takes a wee bit longer then expected. Free teenagers? Awesome! We can sign their community service hours for volunteering.
jeb Portage Park resident
Email is on its way. Thanks for the quick response!
City services Portage Park
Jan 31 2013
Updated 4 days ago
People's Gas Bill?
So we just moved into the neighborhood, into an older house. We just received our first gas bill, which was for 9 days of usage...and it was astronomical, to say the least. If people don't mind sharing, what seems to be a typical gas bill for our bungalow homes of decent age in the area?
We have radiant heat on the first floor, and wall units upstairs, heating about 2400 sq. feet (basement is not heated). To be fair, the readings were from 9 of the coldest days in January, and we tried to keep the house around 70.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
Recent neighbor activity Portage Park
4 days ago
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Neighborhood talk Portage Park
Feb 27
Updated 5 days ago
Paczki Day?
OK, I have to admit that until this year, I hadn't heard of Paczki Day. In my defense, I've spent most of my adult life in Texas (though I did grow up here...). Where you you get your paczki? I've heard great things about Delightful Pastries, but I haven't been yet. Do you think it's too late to order for Tuesday?
Neighborhood talk Portage Park
Feb 27
Updated 5 days ago
Neighborhood pizza prices
So, just caught this piece on Planet Money, and they ranked pizza prices per neighborhood in Chicago.
I was shocked to see that our lovely Portage Park had the fourth most expensive pizzas. Anyone have any clue why that is? What pizza places are charging so far above the city average?
alhartt Work from home, mom of two small children
Not enough competition makes oprices rise.
Oh, I love Pete's 2 and I also love Pizza by Alex. That's for me, all Chicagoans have an opinion. How was this price survey done? By leaving out Little Ceasar "pizza pizza" and Papa John five dollar/internet order special?
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Neighborhood improvement Portage Park
Feb 06
Updated 6 days ago
great new business in the area
Kingston Reflexology 4034 n. Milwaukee 773,736,0000
great foot and back massage, super clean and friendly
VERY reasonable
60 minute foot and back massage for $28
I'll go "back" soon. Pardon the pun.
A big Thank You to all the EB-ers who recommended this place. I went there today and it was just as you all described it--fantastic. Glad to see them in the neighborhood, and hoping they do a good business here.
My wife set up a his/her session. Twice, fantastic! Very good, professional and clean facility. Julie is very friendly and accommodating. This looks like a winner, we as a community just need to support it. I know my wife and I will and have! Try it, see for yourself!
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1999 E-350 superduty v-10 trans question!rotundra 05-28-2007, 10:03 PM The van has 155k with a Ford dealer trans rebuild in 2005. It goes thru all gears up and down, does not seem to slip but....seems to take too much time to fully engage the next gear. For example, It takes about 3 seconds to go from 1st to 2nd....once the shift has engaged, 2nd to 3rd to o.d. is about the same lag. This may not be a big issue but what makes me concerned is a friend has the same van and it pops right into gear, no lag. Seems to me this may cause clutch pacs to wear faster, However, I am not a trans pro. Is there a computer adjustment for this? cfrank2 03-11-2008, 09:31 AM There is a part on your transmission called a vacuum modulator, this part regulates when the transmission upshifts and downshifts. You have described almost all of the symptoms of this part going bad. This is the best info i could find but its about 3 years older than your van but there should not be much diffirence. https://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/17/76/85/0900823d80177685/repairInfoPages.htm Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright ©2014


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Yamashita Shigeo - - 2008
We recently established human chorionic gonadotropin-, adrenocorticotropic hormone- and parathyroid hormone-related protein-secreting cell line derived from primary poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The cell line was designated as IGSK-3. Inverted-phase contrast microscopy revealed that the IGSK-3 cells consist of two morphological subtypes. One type has visible nucleoli and clear ...
Rodgher Suzelei - - 2008
Changes in life cycle parameters (survival, growth, reproduction) and feeding rate of the tropical cladoceran Ceriodaphnia silvestrii as affected by Cu contaminated algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata were investigated. The dietary copper exposure ranged from 3 x 10(-15) to 68 x 10(-15) g Cu algal cell(-1). Low waterborne copper exposure (around 10(-10) ...
We studied hsBAFF activity in in vitro mouse splenic B cells. hsBAFF effects on intracellular free Ca(2+) concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)) were assayed, using a laser scanning confocal microscope with fluorescent probe, Fluo-3/AM. We showed that treatment of B cells with 0.5-5 microg/ml hsBAFF resulted in significantly higher [Ca(2+)](i) levels in a ...
Mel M - - 2008
Tricalcium phosphate ceramic microcarrier has been developed and introduced to a new possibility for the culture of anchorage dependent animal cells of DF1. It was observed that the number of attached cells was increased with shorter time for both spinner vessel and stirred tank (ST) bioreactor. For those bioreactors, the ...
Jacobsen Nicklas Raun - - 2008
Viability, cell cycle effects, genotoxicity, reactive oxygen species production, and mutagenicity of C(60) fullerenes (C(60)) and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) were assessed in the FE1-Mutatrade markMouse lung epithelial cell line. None of these particles induced cell death within 24 hr at doses between 0 and 200 microg/ml or during long-term ...
Su Jie - - 2008
The pharmacokinetics of all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA), an anti-cancer drug was highly variable due to its poor aqueous solubility. In this study, we investigated the pharmacokinetics of ATRA in male Wistar rats following intravenous administration of the ATRA loaded tributyrin emulsion. In vitro, the ATRA emulsion was proved binding to apolipoprotein(s). ...
Hirano Yu - - 2008
Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) can bind to the surface of ice crystals and have also been suggested to protect cells from hypothermic damage. The present study reports that type III AFPs from notched-fin eelpout, Zoarces elongatus Kner, can protect cells during hypothermic storage. This fish naturally expresses at least 13 isoforms ...
Colorni A - - 2008
Abstract The antiparasitic effects of piscidin 2, an antimicrobial polypeptide (AMPP) first isolated from mast cells of hybrid striped bass, were tested against three protistan ectoparasites of marine fish (the ciliates Cryptocaryon irritans and Trichodina sp., and the dinoflagellate Amyloodinium ocellatum) and one ciliate ectoparasite of freshwater fish (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis). ...
Montgomery, Sarah Lynn
The objective of the proposed research is to design an experimental setup to assess the ability of impedance measurements to characterize mouse embryonic stem cell (ESC) and embryoid body (EB) growth and differentiation. Existing quality assurance measurements used to stage the growth and differentiation of embryoid bodies are labor intensive ...
Burbano R R - - 2009
The leukemia cell line HL60 is widely used in studies of the cell cycle, apoptosis, and adhesion mechanisms in cancer cells. We conducted a focused cytogenetic study in an HL60 cell line, by analyzing GTG-banded chromosomes before and after treatment with pisosterol (at 0.5, 1.0, and 1.8 microg/ml), a triterpene ...
da Frota Mario Luiz Conte ML - - 2009
Marine sponges have been prominently featured in the area of cancer research. Here, we examined the anti-proliferative effects of crude extracts (aqueous and organic) of the Brazilian marine sponge Polymastia janeirensis in the U138MG human glioma cell line. Moreover, we examined the effects of extracts on selective cytotoxicity in the ...
Flisfisch S - - 2008
AIMS: To assess whether a short exposure of Candida albicans to commonly used fluorides would affect growth, cell surface hydrophobicity, and adherence to buccal epithelial cells. METHODS: Candida albicans ATCC 90028 and 11 clinical isolates were used. Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of sodium fluoride (NaF) and of an amine fluoride ...
Cehreli S Burcak - - 2008
Casein phosphopeptides (CPP) are derived from casein, which accounts for 80% of the total protein in bovine milk . The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the potential use of a CPP-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) preparation as a transport medium for avulsed teeth. L929 fibroblastic cell line ...
Kobayashi Shigeru - - 2008
Aggrecan concentration falls markedly during cartilage and disc degeneration with unfortunate biomechanical and physiological consequences. There is thus now an increasing interest in developing biological methods for its replacement. One approach is to stimulate aggrecan and hence glycosaminoglycan (GAG) production by resident cells through growth factor or genetic engineering. Another ...
Suzuki Takahiro - - 2008
Recent studies have found alterations to clock genes in several forms of cancer. Period (Per) gene plays an important role in the circadian system, the cell cycle, the induction of apoptosis, and DNA damage. However, the functions of Per in pancreatic cancer have not yet been elucidated. Here, we show ...
Galesi Adriana L L - - 2008
Drosophila melanogaster Schneider 2 (S2) cells have been increasingly used as a suitable expression system for the production of different recombinant proteins, and the employment of bioreactors for large-scale culture is an important tool for this purpose. In this work, Drosophila S2 cells producing the rabies virus glycoprotein RVGP were ...
Kernt Marcus - - 2008
PURPOSE: To investigate the safety of moxifloxacin for intravitreal application in a cell culture model. SETTING: Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany. METHODS: Primary human retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells, ARPE19 cells, and primary optic nerve head astrocyte (ONHA) cells were treated with concentrations of moxifloxacin ranging from 10 to ...
Pamboukian Marilena Martins - - 2008
Specific respiration rate ( [Formula: see text]) is a key parameter to understand cell metabolism and physiological state, providing useful information for process supervision and control. In this work, we cultivated different insect cells in a very controlled environment, being able to measure [Formula: see text]. Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf9) cells ...
Daniel, Juliana Feijó de ...
The biflavones 7,7"-dimethyllanaraflavone (1), agathisflavone (2), and 7"-methylagathisflavone (3) isolated from the leaves of Ouratea and luxenchalcone (4) isolated from the leaves and branches of Luxemburgia , as well as a mixture of 7,7"-dimethyllanaraflavone and 7"-methylagathisflavone, were assayed against HT-29 colon adenocarcinoma, NCl-H460 non-small cell lung carcinoma, MCF-7 ...
D'Antoni Michelle L - - 2008
Proteoglycans (PG) are altered in the asthmatic airway wall. Because PGs are known to affect cell proliferation and apoptosis, we hypothesized that alterations in PG might influence the airway smooth muscle (ASM) hyperplasia observed in the asthmatic airway. Human ASM cells were seeded on plastic or plates coated with decorin ...
Sun Fengrong - - 2008
Vibrio harveyi has been reported to enter into a viable but nonculturable (VBNC) state. Two clinical V. harveyi strains, SF1 and CW2, and the type strain, VIB295(T), were incubated in sterilized seawater at 4 degrees C. Plate counts in these strains declined to undetectable levels (<0.1 CFU mL(-1)) within 69, ...
Lee, Jeong-Rai
Colostrum basic proteins (CBP) (MW 1<TEX>$\sim$</TEX>30 kDa) were isolated from bovine colostrum using a series of ultrafiltration processes and their effects on osteoblast cell proliferation and bone metabolism were investigated in cell line and animal models. Treatments with CBP (1, 10, 100 <TEX>$\mu$</TEX>g/mL) dose-dependently increased cell proliferation of osteoblastic MC3T3 ...
Lee, Joon-Kyoung
Echinacea, also blown as the purple coneflower, is a herbal medicine that has been used for centuries, customarily as a treatment for the common cold, coughs, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections, and some inflammatory conditions. We investigated the effects of methanol extracts of Echinacea angustifolia on the cytotoxicity against cancer cells ...
Devi, R.
Sub-lethal toxicity of lead nitrate solution (46.25mg/L, 5% of 96h LC50 value) on the air-breathing organ (suprabranchial chamber) of Channa striata was analysed for 60 days. Because air-breathing organs of C. striata remain in direct contact with waterborne xenobiotics, any change in the aquatic ecosystem was directly reflected in them. ...
Escamilla-Gómez Vanessa - - 2008
An amperometric immunosensor for the quantification of Staphylococcus aureus based on the coimmobilization of rabbit immunoglobulin G (RbIgG) and tyrosinase on a mercaptopropionic acid self-assembled monolayer modified gold electrode is reported. A competitive mode in which protein-A-bearing S. aureus cells and antiRbIgG labeled with alkaline phosphatase (AP) compete for the ...
Gowhar Shafi
We tried to find out the cytotoxic and anticancer property of methanolic extract of N. sativa seeds against prostate cancer cells (PC3). A concentration range of extract (100-0.01 μg mL-1) in culture medium (DMEM) was tested. Inhibition of colony formation was studied and microscopic observations of stained colonies were performed. ...
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The single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are one of the new materials ofemerging technologies. They are becoming increasingly studied for the possibleapplications in electronics, optics and biology. In particular, very promising fields ofapplication are the development of optical biosensors and the intracellular drug delivery.Nevertheless, there is a paucity of information on ...
Yang Fangxing - - 2008
As the active metabolites of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs), hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyls (OH-PCBs) are found in wildlife and human tissues. They have been proposed as main contributors for endocrine disruption of PCBs in living organisms. In this study, mono-ortho PCB 156 and its hydroxylated metabolites 4'-OH-PCB 159, 4'-OH-PCB 121, and 4'-OH-PCB ...
Gelderman Monique P - - 2008
We studied the effects of a C60 water suspension at 4 microg/mL (nC60) and the water soluble fullerenol C60(OH)24 at final concentrations of 1-100 microg/mL on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in culture. We found that a 24 hr treatment of HUVECs with C60(OH)24 at 100 microg/mL significantly increased ...
Kirstein Mark N - - 2008
Data are lacking for an optimal infusion length for oxaliplatin administered intraperitoneally. Our objectives were to establish the roles of hyperthermia and an effective length of oxaliplatin treatment in maximizing antitumor activity. SW620 cells were treated for 0.5 vs. 2 h and at 37 vs. 42 degrees C. Cytotoxicity, cell ...
Wolfe Margaret - - 2008
We have developed protocols whereby a total of 30-90 x 10(6) hMSCs with an average viability greater than 90% can be produced in a single multilevel Cell Factory from a relatively small (1-3 mL) bone marrow aspirate in 14-20 d. It is possible to generate as many as 5 x ...
Wang Pan - - 2008
It was the aim of this study to investigate the ultrasonically induced cytotoxic effect of hematoporphyrin (Hp) on isolated sarcoma 180 (S180) cells and to explore the potential biological mechanism of this action. S180 tumor cells suspended in air-saturated phosphate-buffered saline (pH 7.2) were exposed to ultrasound at 1.6 MHz ...
Basha Osama M - - 2008
C-Phycocyanin (C-Pc) is one of the major biliprotein pigments of unicellular cyanbacterium of Spirulina platenesis, it has nutritional, medicinal, and hepatoprotectant application. The growth and multiplication of human hepatoma cell lines (HepG2) under the effect of different concentrations of C-PC (0.8, 1.75, 3.5 and 7.0 microg/ml) against untreated cells as ...
Ahmad Muhammad S - - 2008
The environmental impact of metal complexes such as organotin(IV) compounds is of increasing concern. Genotoxic effects of organotin(IV) compounds (0.01 mug/ml, 0.1 mug/ml or 1.0 mug/ml) were measured using the alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis (comet) assay to measure DNA single-strand breaks (SSBs) and the cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay to determine ...
Cools-Lartigue Jonathan J - - 2008
PURPOSE: Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common intra-ocular tumor in adults. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, the survival rate of UM has not increased in the last several decades. Approximately 50% of patients will die as a consequence of metastatic disease with the majority of metastases localized to ...
Wu Xia - - 2008
Reprogramming impairment of DNA methylation may be partly responsible for the low efficiency in somatic cell nuclear transfer. In this study, bovine fibroblast cells were transfected with enhancer green fluorescence protein (eGFP), and then treated with a histone-deacetylase inhibitor, trichostatin A (TSA). The results showed that the effect of TSA ...
Okamoto Kazuo - - 2008
We have designed a new type of retinal prosthesis with a photoelectric dye that transfers photon energy to generate electric potentials. The purpose of this study was to test the safety of a photoelectric dye, 2-[2-[4-(dibutylami no)phenyl]ethenyl]-3-carboxymethylbenzothiazolium bromide (NK-5962), used for retinal prostheses. The retinal cells, derived from chick neurosensory ...
Feizzadeh Behzad - - 2008
INTRODUCTION: Saffron has been suggested to have inhibitory effects on tumoral cells. We evaluated the cytotoxic effect of aqueous extract of saffron on human transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) and mouse non-neoplastic fibroblast cell lines. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Human TCC 5637 cell line and mouse fibroblast cell line (L929) were cultivated ...
Stief Thomas W - - 2009
Lipopolysaccharides at approximate plasma reactivities >3 ng/mL or beta-glucans at >0.5-1 Amicrog/mL are toxic for human blood; lipopolysaccharide interacts with membrane components of susceptible cells (eg, monocytes) activating phospholipase A(2) that destroys the cell membrane. Cell fragments (microparticles or DNA) possess polynegative niches that activate intrinsic hemostasis. Pathologic disseminated intravascular ...
Benites Julio - - 2008
2-euryfuryl- and 2-euryfuryl-3-nitro-1,4-benzoquinone Q2 and Q3, prepared via oxidative coupling reactions of sesquiterpene euryfuran 1 to 2-nitro-1,4-benzoquinone and 1,4-benzoquinone, were tested for their cytotoxicity towards TLT cells (a murine hepatoma cell line) in the absence and in the presence of vitamin C. Their cytotoxic profile was completely different. In cells ...
He Lei - - 2007
The embryo of Ceriops tagal was extracted with 95% ethanol at room temperature, and four triterpenes (1-4) were separated from this extract. For the first time these triterpenes were the separated from this plant. Compounds (1-4) were tested in vitro for antitumor activity against three cell lines (human liver cancer ...
Johnson George E - - 2008
A complete hazard and risk assessment of any known genotoxin requires the evaluation of the mutagenic, clastogenic and aneugenic potential of the compound. In the case of aneugenic chemicals, mechanism of action (MOA) and quantitative responses may be investigated by studying their effects upon the fidelity of functioning of components ...
Al-Akoum Mahéra - - 2007
Breast cancer cell cultures were exposed to different concentrations of black cohosh, estradiol (E2), and tamoxifen to examine the effect on cell proliferation; cytotoxicity was assessed by using sulforhodamine B (SRB) dye solution. E2 (10(-10) - 10(-8) mol/L) markedly stimulated the proliferation of MCF-7 cells (p < 0.01). Tamoxifen stimulated ...
Cushnie T P T - - 2007
AIM: The flavonol galangin, an antimicrobial constituent of the traditional medicines propolis and Helichrysum aureonitens, is being assessed as part of an ongoing investigation into the antibacterial activity of flavonoids. The present study sought to establish whether galangin has any aggregatory effect on bacterial cells. METHODS AND RESULTS: In preparatory ...
Kitts David D - - 2007
Pure ginsenoside standards (saponins Rh2, PD, and PT), along with an Rh2-enhanced North American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) leaf extract (LFRh2), were tested for cytotoxic activity in cultured THP-1 leukemia cells. Thermal treatment of ginseng leaf resulted in production of both Rh2 and Rg3 content that was confirmed by liquid chromatography ...
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This is probably the most abundant very small (3-5 um diameter) single-celled species in the lake, at times reaching 3000-5000 cells/ml. Erkenia can occur in the water at all times of the year although it tends to be more abundant in winter. In addition to the small cell size and ...
Kawahara Shuhei - - 2007
PURPOSE: To investigate the intracellular events in retinal glial cells exposed to indocyanine green (ICG) and brilliant blue G (BBG). METHODS: The human Müller cell line MIO-M1 was exposed to a low dose (0.25 mg/mL) and a clinical dose (2.5 mg/mL) of ICG and a clinical dose (0.25 mg/mL) of ...
Nascimento Juliana Minardi - - 2007
Bothrops snake venoms cause renal damage, with renal failure being the main cause of death in humans bitten by these snakes. In this work, we investigated the cytoskeletal rearrangement and cytotoxicity caused by Bothrops alternatus venom in cultured Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells. Incubation with venom (10 and 100 microg/mL) ...
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This small (cells: 4-9.5um) chlorophyte, is usually rare in the plankton of Lake Kinneret, but formed significant blooms exceeding 1000 cells/mL in winter 1997 and again in winter 2000. The cells are triangular with one rounded side and organized in fours so that each coenobium of 4 triangles forms a ...
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This is the most abundant and common pennate diatom of Lake Kinneret. The species was first described in 1996 based on material from Lake Kinneret, to the best of our knowledge until today is was not reported to occur anywhere else. It appears in many morphotypes, hence its name. It ...
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Trained in Arts Market Appraisal, Art Business or a related subject, you will have experience of being in an Acquisitions Manager or similar role in a major museum or art gallery or you will have been a Valuer in the art/antiquities trade. You will have excellent knowledge of the international art market and an awareness of the history and/or cultures of the Middle East. In addition, you will have a sound knowledge of the ethics of museum collecting and the proven ability to produce written reports.
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In the world of F3, a rugged, outdoor fitness group with its own rituals and parlance, Edwin Peacock is known as a connector.
Hes a charter member of the 3-year-old group, which has grown to over 1,000 in Charlotte alone. He leads pre-dawn boot camps and even created the circle of trust that ends each workout.
As a connector, he persuades otherwise reasonable men to rise at 5 a.m. for body-punishing drills.
He likes to get as many people involved as he can, says Charlotte attorney David Redding, a group founder. Hes never met a guy he doesnt think he can win over.
Now the Charlotte Republican hopes to win over voters as he faces Democrat Patrick Cannon in the race for mayor.
His role in F3 (Fitness, Fellowship and Faith) reflects the leadership style he would bring to the job, which he has displayed in business and over two terms on the City Council one thats inclusive, collaborative and focused.
He had good leadership and good vision and good persistence, says former City Manager Curt Walton. (Hes) often a mediator He has an affability about him that makes people want to work with him.
Andy Dulin, a GOP council member, says Peacock was always interested in input from others.
It wasnt My way or the highway, he says.
If elected, Peacock says he would focus on jobsand transportation and would ensure thatthe mayor has a role in public education. He also wants to end what he sees as the councils partisan bickering.
He sees the mayors job being the citys advocate-in-chief. But like Cannon, and unlike some recent mayors, he says he would treat the job as the part-time role its intended to be.
With a shock of blond hair over a boyish face, Peacock looks younger than his 43 years. Even at Charlotte Country Day, friends called him the J. Crew model.
Energetic and outgoing, he has a salesmans personality that befits his business as a financial adviser and insurance broker.
He is an amazing connector and an amazing networker, says Jennie Derby, a wealth management adviser who has worked with Peacock. Hes very good at listening.
At a recent chili cook-off in Ballantyne, an area filled with transplants, he managed to find connections with dozens of strangers, from their hometowns to policy issues. In F3 lingo, he wraps people in an emotional headlock.
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One of my strengths, he says, is building relationships and establishing trust. Thats what you need to be successful in business or politics.
For success now, Peacock has to find a way to win in an increasingly Democratic city.
Running for Congress last year, Peacock was the only one of 10 Republican candidates in the 9th District to publicly oppose an amendment to ban gay marriage. A self-described pragmatist, he said the amendment would be bad for business.
On the City Council, Peacock generally worked well with colleagues of both parties. Like former GOP Mayor Pat McCrory, he finds his strongest critics among conservative Republicans.
Republican Dennis Peterson, an at-large candidate and former tea party leader, says while he supports Peacock, There are a lot of social conservatives ... that dont appreciate some of Edwins more socially liberal positions.
I would not be surprised if there were people that didnt turn out ... or chose not to vote on that race.
Peacock lost his re-election race in 2011, finishing 5,500 votes shy of an at-large seat. He blames national Democratic efforts to help re-elect Mayor Anthony Foxx and establish a foothold in North Carolina for President Barack Obamas re-election effort a year later.
One measure of their success: Democratic organizers helped the Foxx campaign make 200,000 calls to voters while his GOP challenger made just 20,000. Foxx won 68 percent of the vote and helped lift Democrats to a sweep of the four at-large seats.
I believe 2011 was an outlier, Peacock says, explaining his loss.
This year Peacock needs support from independent voters who outnumber Republicans and even Democrats. GOP council member Warren Cooksey says because Peacock defies stereotypes of a Republican candidate, he can work across the aisle.
He definitely goes out to engage people, Cooksey says. He seeks a variety of points of view.
Democratic Sen. Malcolm Graham served with Peacock on the board of visitors at Johnson C. Smith University, where Graham is a special assistant to the president. They disagreed on issues like the proposed streetcar, which college officials support. Peacock has voted against the project, questioning its cost and ultimate value.
But, Graham says, Hes someone I can sit down with, have an honest discussion and leave friends with after its over. Were able to agree to disagree without being disagreeable.
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Early in Peacocks first term, McCrory tapped him to head the councils Environment Committee.
I didnt ask for it, Peacock says, but I embraced it wholeheartedly.
He studied the issue and organized two town hall meetings that covered subjects such as conserving energy and improving air and water quality. At one, he called the environment the citys newest priority.
Bill Gupton recalls a meeting of the environment committee where Peacock flashed a PowerPoint. It showed the environment at the center of the citys five policy focus areas.
I was extremely pleased, says Gupton, who chairs the local chapter of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club had been pushing hard for the city to develop a sustainability plan. A lot of what took place during that time has put us on a path to moving forward.
John Lassiter, a former GOP council member, says Peacock came to council with ideas and suggestions from the committee on a regular basis that reflect the balance between protecting the environment and economic development.
Edwin very quickly grasped the facts and the policy implications and provided strong leadership on council. His style is thoughtful and deliberate and detail-oriented.
Peacock sometimes split from fellow Republicans in supporting environmental initiatives.
In 2010, for example, he voted to strengthen the citys tree ordinance by requiring developers to keep more green space.
He brought a vision and probably a passion about the environmental focus area that we had never really had, Walton says.
Peacock tended to stick with Republicans on spending issues. In 2010 he voted against 3 percent pay raises for city employees and taking $25 million in federal money for a streetcar.
Tirelessly upbeat
Friends rarely see Peacock ruffled.
Ive never heard him say a negative word, says F3s Redding. It doesnt matter how tired he is or how long weve been gone, that guy is just 100 percent upbeat all the time.
Jason Levergood, a boyhood friend, says, What you see is what you get.
If elected, Peacock is almost certain to face a Democratic majority on council and with it, occasional resistance. He says he would just ask, How can I help them accomplish their objectives?
Thats how we work together.
Jason Burgess, a former Democratic council member who has known Peacock since high school, says he believes the candidates networks could foster the kind of public-private partnerships Charlotte has often used successfully.
Its certainly a way to make things work for Charlotte, says Burgess, whom Peacock also recruited into F3.
On a recent pre-dawn morning, Peacock joined 20 men in a 4-mile run uptown, punctuated by push-ups and five climbs up and down the spiral ramp of a multi-story parking deck. Finishing in a midtown park, they sat on the grass in a circle of trust. Each gave his name, F3 nickname and age.
Then they rose, moved to the center and placed a hand on the shoulder of the man in front as Peacock led them in a short prayer.
Though the workout was led by someone else, it was similar to Peacocks own.
Edwins F3 workouts are inventive, adventurous, inclusive and never dull, says Tim Whitmire, F3s co-founder. His leadership in that setting reflects his personality and is probably a good preview of what he would be like as mayor of Charlotte.
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... th following my two days on the American Queen and her two days in NY for wedding we haven't been apart for any appreciable length of time. True, she had breakfast with a friend in Austin for an hour. And we had separate treatments at The Parker. But that was about it. These three and a half hours we were apart were the longest we hadn't seen each other in six weeks.
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... day toodling around town, checking out many quaint little shops, friendly watering holes, and one realllllly great Mexican restaurant called Salsa (best quesedillas ever!)
Tomorrow is the 98th annual Clovis Rodeo.It is ranked as the third largest rodeo in the U.S. and professional cowboys come from all over North America to compete.Lucky for Marla and I that J.J.Harrison (professional rodeo clown & MC) was staying at ...