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As the General Assembly races to get its legislative agenda through, the nation is watching.
For the first time in years our state is emerging on national news programs and social media as one of the most aggressively conservative on the move.
Conservative blogs are surfacing yelling, "go team, go!" Liberal blogs are shining a light on Raleigh yelling, "stop… and shame." We are a state divided and the nation not only knows it, it's talking about us, and on some level invading us. People from other states are bussing in for the Moral Monday protests.
National groups are joining in state lawsuits to get laws like North Carolina's Amendment One declared unconstitutional.
One of the issues at the top of what's trending from Carolina is the Voter I. D. legislation we expect the General Assembly to pass this week. One of today's top trending blogs... calls the legislation... the most suppressive voter law in the nation. (LINK: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/07/23/2340941/nc-voter-suppression/ )
The Voter I. D. legislation would do a lot—block anyone without a state-issued I. D. from voting, eliminate same-day registration, cut early voting by a week, raise the cap on campaign contributions increasing the influence of money in our elections, prevent counties from extending voting hours because of long lines, and more.
Around the country talking heads and bloggers are chiming in on both sides. Many support what's happening in the state, like the Wall Street Journal. (LINK: http://online.wsj.com/article/sb10001424127887324448104578615701537475998.html ) Editorial writer Stephen Moore, like other writers, slams all the protests and battles over legislation that makes perfect sense to him.
The New York Times (LINK: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/10/opinion/the-decline-of-north-carolina.html?_r=1& ) takes a swing from the other side in a scathing editorial slamming our General Assembly for cruel decisions causing grotesque damage to our state.
The damage to the state is yet to be seen. However, the damage to Governor Pat McCrory's popularity is clear. A recent poll by Public Policy Poling shows not only has his popularity dropped below 40%, his disapproval rate has risen sharply, and that's just in one month. (picture)
Whatever happens and whatever this means is up to you and me to decide individually. Undoubtedly, the nation will continue watching and weighing in, and of course we want you to the same.
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New Dollar Coins - Will we use them
Original post made by Interested on May 17, 2007
I remember in Britain when the first Pound coins came out, no one liked them for a variety of reasons (the same as here). Then, all the vending machines started taking them and we needed to have them for buying rail tickets, parking permits, etc. as well as for food and beverage machines. Up until this time the vending machines only took coins, not paper money. Suddenly, it was much easier to use coins in bigger denomination instead of loads of small coins and everyone started liking them.
I feel that one group will like them - the blind. They can at last have a $ to use that they know is a dollar and nothing else. I have no idea how the blind manage here as all bills are the same size. In other countries, the bills are different sizes so that the blind can tell which is which. I expect that they would like a $5 coin too.
on May 17, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Dollar coins are quite handy for parking in San Francisco. In many places in the city parking is $3.00 per hour. Feeding nickels, dimes, and quarters into those grinning meters becomes ridiculous. I keep several dollar coins in my car for trips to S.F.
on May 17, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I got a few from the Post Office machine, and they resemble foil covered chocolate coins. Just don't try to unwrap them!
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Norwich — The Norwich Police Department this week announced the addition of three new officers to its force. Former New London Police Officer Michael Lax, 27, of Gales Ferry, was sworn in Thursday and will immediately start his field training with the department. Lax served as a police officer in New London for three years, is a staff sergeant with the Connecticut National Guard and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut in mathematics. Police Officer Recruits Guy Cherenfant, 29, and Robert McKinney, 28, will be sworn in today. They will attend the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden on Jan. 3 and are expected to graduate in June. Cherenfant was born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. He lived there until the age of 16 before moving to Chatham, Mass. Cherenfant earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Mass. Cherenfant is fluent in French, French Creole and English. He resides in Putnam. McKinney was born in New London and raised in Quaker Hill. He obtained a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Connecticut in 2008. He lives in Norwich.
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Four years ago, disaster struck the United States in the form of fourhijacked planes. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, President Bush acted militarily. Myfather is in the Army and was called to active duty to aid his country.
My dad is in the110th Maintenance Company and his entire company was placed on active duty soon after September 11.This meant that they had to have everything packed and be ready to ship out at a moment'snotice. After a few weeks of active duty, his commander told him they were on the list to beshipped overseas.
Two years after his activation, Dad had my brother and me come to hishouse where he explained that he would be leaving in a few weeks to go to Fort Drum, New York toprepare for the war. I had this incredible feeling that my world was being turned upside down, likeI had just been hit with a ton of bricks.
After the shock wore off, anger set in. I wasangry that because of a bunch of terrorists, I had to deal with the military taking my father sofar away for an extended period of time. The final emotion I still have is fear. I fear that theman I said good-bye to will not be the same one that I welcome home. I fear that the unthinkablemay happen and he may never return. I fear the information that I hear on the news, and I fear thethings that I am not told about even more.
Soon we found out when he would fly to Fort Drumto prepare for what was to come. Preparations included accounting for supplies and weapons,receiving the mandatory shots and immunizations, and getting briefed on the mission. There was atelevised departure ceremony to show the Army's gratitude to the soldiers for bravely servingtheir country, and to thank the families for sacrificing their loved ones so that we could make theworld a better place. There were a lot of media, and reporters talked to the soldiers about theirfears, hopes and expectations. This was when I said good-bye, and then my dad flew to Fort Drum. Ihave not seen him since that day.
This is my dad's eleventh month of active duty inIraq. The time difference between Iraq and Massachusetts is eight hours, which makes phone callstricky. When I am sleeping, he is waking up to start a new day. It takes a letter three to fourweeks to get there and vice versa. By the time he receives my letter and responds, I can'teven remember what I wrote, which makes it hard to understand his letter. In most of his letters,he writes about his daily life with the average temperature at 145()(), no electricity, and using halfa wooden barrel for a bathroom as the sand blows so hard it is constantly like a storm. He alsotells me where he has been and some of the things he has done. He can't tell me where he iscurrently or what missions he will be involved with (in case the letter were ever intercepted) sothe little he is permitted to tell me is from the past.
I am very proud of my father forbeing the great man he is and helping to change the world. I miss him and am counting the daysuntil he returns back to my open arms.
Editor's Note: The 110th Maintenance Companywas overseas for 14 months but returned home a while ago.
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Clearing a pathSeptember 09,2013It can sometimes be infuriating to Americans that Russia and China would be ready to veto any United Nations Security Council resolution calling for intervention to punish Syrias Bashar al-Assad for his regimes use of chemical weapons in an attack that took an estimated 1,400 lives, including 400 children.
When the United Nations was created in 1945, it was decided that any of the five permanent members of the Security Council (the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, China and France) had the right to veto any resolution brought before the council, thus preventing the taking of steps the other members may favor.
Perhaps, as critics maintain, the veto provision was a terrible mistake and perhaps theyre right. But it would be wrong to believe that the veto power doesnt serve American interests as well as those of our sometimes adversaries.
The United States has frequently exercised the right to cast a veto. And savvy political scientists argue that as frustrating as a veto by the Russians or the Chinese may be on a particular resolution, from time to time the veto has proved vital to the interests of the foreign policy of the United States.
The first American veto was cast in 1970 and dealt with a major crisis in what was then Rhodesia, which is now Zimbabwe. The United Kingdom, of which Rhodesia had been a colony, vetoed seven Security Council resolutions on that subject. Two years later, the United States cast the only veto on a resolution that was critical of Israel.
In fact, since 1972 the United States has been by far the most frequent user of the veto and nearly all the vetoes involved resolutions that Washington agreed were contrary to Israels political interests, thus creating a great deal of friction between the American delegation and the U.N. General Assembly.
Two years ago, the Obama administration cast vetoes on resolutions condemning Israels construction of controversial settlements that many, perhaps even most, Americans opposed. But our nations foreign policy interests prevailed.
There have been serious debates about the virtues and evils of the Security Councils veto powers. There is the belief, for example, that the five permanent members may no longer represent the most stable and responsible member states in the United Nations. After all, those who make the point argue, the world has changed dramatically since 1945, but membership on the Security Council remains as it was then.
Critics also argue that the very existence of the Security Council members veto power can prevent the adoption of important steps affecting delicate matters of international peace and security, matters that are, after all, the very reason the U.N. was created in the first place.
In addition, critics have argued that the very threat of the veto power may impede balanced political decisions because any draft resolution must first be approved by each of the five permanent members before it can be adopted. Several such proposed draft resolutions never formally reached the Council for a vote because their sponsors knew beforehand that at least one permanent member would exercise its veto power.
In a recent letter to The New York Times, Benjamin Ferencz, a prosecutor at the Nuremberg war crimes trials after World War II, suggested that in the case of Syria, the Security Council should refer the matter to the International Criminal Court in The Hague because that body is competent to penalize crimes against humanity.
But who would ensure Assads presence for that trial?
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Ocean, Ocean, Ocean... and More in Santa Barbara
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 6
- pool no
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- pets allowed no
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$ 3,100 - $ 3,900 / week
vacation rental description
The most amazing, totally-unobstructed views of the ocean and the beautiful Channel Islands! This is a romantic and gorgeous home--perfect for entertaining a few guests or just relaxing and forgetting all the stress of life! Beautiful, park-like 1.39 acres of vast lawns, fruit trees, trellis covered terrace overlooking the lush gardens and sea. Conveniently located on Cliff Drive, one minute to the Arroyo Burro State beach, a "local's favorite", this home is just five minutes to world-famous State Street and Santa Barbara Harbor, and 40 minutes to the wine country.
Completely private, this single level home offers a spacious living room with abundant picture windows, hardwood floors and fireplace, ocean view dining, gourmet kitchen, and three bedrooms, including a master with private bath. There are three full bathrooms in all. There is only one room that does not have a fabulous ocean view, but even that one has views over the lovely front garden with so many blooming rose bushes and colorful flowers. There is a detached two-car garage with lots of private parking. Open and airy, this inviting beach home is as refreshing as a gentle breeze on a lazy summer's day.
Enjoy romantic sunsets alone or entertain friends on the lush 210-foot lawn overlooking the ocean. Putter in the gardens for hours or drift off into an afternoon nap on the hammock or the sun-drenched terrace. Create a fresh fruit salad from the orchard, which includes apple, apricot, plum, fig, nectarine, orange, lemon and lime trees (seasonal). Play croquet, bocci ball or just listen to the ocean. Dolphins, whales and pelicans are all included.
Truly, this is the Santa Barbara lifestyle at its best! Welcome to the American Riviera.
To view more pictures of our property, use the "contact owner" feature to the right and simply ask us for them in the "question & comments" box, or feel free to contact us by phone using either phone number shown to the right. Thank you.
(NO PETS, NO SMOKING; AND NO EVENTS over 12 people)
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Sam and Paula Nelson 415-661-6184
house rental amenities
- Air Conditioning
- New LG Washer (Oct 2012)
- New LG Dryer (Oct 2012)
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: The master bedroom has one stately queen bed.
- Double Beds (2) : The second and third bedrooms each have new, high quality double beds.
- Twin/Single Beds (2): There is one twin air bed and one twin futon stored away for use.
- Entertainment
- Cable TV (living room and master bedroom)
- Blu-Ray DVD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- New 6-burner Wolf Range (Nov 2011)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- New Refrigerator (Nov 2011)
- Dishwasher: Bosch
- Microwave
- Automatic Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Has absolutely breath-taking views in all directions. Perfect for breakfast, coffee and the paper in the morning, lunch and gourment snacks all day and dinners and sunsets in the evening.
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View: 100% unobstructed view. Listen to the surf and enjoy the dolphins, whales, pelicans and other sea life, as well as fabulous sunsets - a must to see!
- Water View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Cable TV in living room and master bedroom, wireless high-speed internet, incredible outdoor terrace, full complement of lawn furniture including hammock, chaise lounges, tables, chairs, benches and lots of fruit trees -- all very memorable! Absolutely No Pets
activities and attractions in Santa Barbara Central Coast
Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Wine Tasting
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Ocean Gazing, Pure Relaxation, Sunbathing, Great Golf, Wine Tours and Tasting, Deep Sea Fishing, Seasonal Outdoor Concerts, Fabulous State Street Shopping (5 minutes away), Wide Range of Great Restaurants, Dancing, Whale Watching, Boogie Boarding and probably the best weather year-round of anyhwhere in the U.S.
vacation rental rates
Oct 01-May 20 (Regular Season) ..$3100/week* .. $11,000/month
May 21-Sep 30 (High Season) .....$3900/week* .. $15,000/month
Christmas/New Years weeks (Dec 19-Jan 4) .....$5000/weeek*
Security Deposit (refundable) ... $1000
* A 12% Santa Barbara city tax will be added to rates for stays less than 30 days
** High Season rates apply: Thanksgiving, Spring Break
3-night minimum during Regular Season .. $575/night + $150 cleaning fee +12% SB city tax
*** 15% weekly discount for rentals over four weeks during Regular Season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Sam and Paula Nelson 415-661-6184
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Events at Loews Coronado Bay - San Diego
Bay Sailing Excursion
Enjoy the beauty of San Diego aboard one of our marina's sailing vessels from 12-1:30pm!
Explore & Restore Nature Walk
Participate in a fun and interactive tour of Silver Strand State Beach from 9:30-11:30am.
Fitness Classes at Sea Spa
Join us for a fitness class at Sea Spa.
Enjoy the classic outdoor game on the pool deck that's fun for all ages. First to 21 wins!
Mistral Sunset Menu
From 6-7pm, watch the sun set over Coronado Bay and savor a $35 custom three-course menu by Chef Adam Cho, Chef de Cuisine of Mistral.
Nature Walk
Enjoy a fun nature walk at Silver Strand State Beach from 1:30-2:30pm.
Surf School
Participate in Coronado Surfing Academy Surf School from 9:30-11:30am.


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Royals Press Releases
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Royals celebrate Retro Night on August 30
KANSAS CITY, MO (August 26, 2014) - The Kansas City Royals will host Retro Night at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, August 30 when the club takes on the Cleveland Indians and celebrates the year 1974. First pitch is set for 6:10 p.m.
Royals host Water Awareness Night on Friday
The Kansas City Royals are partnering with Grundfos, the official pump and pump systems provider of the Royals, for Water Awareness Night on Friday, August 29.
Royals encourage fans to "Bring Your Blue" on August 31
The Kansas City Royals remind fans that the Sunday, August 31 game against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium will begin at 7:07 p.m. (CDT) to accommodate ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast. The game, originally scheduled for a 1:10 p.m. start, will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
Six Royals to compete for the Peoria Javalinas in 2014 Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League and the Kansas City Royals announced that six players from the Royals' organization will compete for the Peoria Javalinas in the 2014 Arizona Fall League today.
Royals host #RoyalsSocial Media Night on August 28
The Kansas City Royals and AOS Technology announced today details on the team's #RoyalsSocial Media Night at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, August 28.
Royals partner with Ericsson & Sprint for phone recycling event
- The Kansas City Royals are partnering with Ericsson and Sprint on a phone recycling campaign this season to provide a simple and convenient way for Royals fans and local residents to recycle old cell phones and accessories in exchange for Royals tickets and a Sprint store credit (on eligible phones) of up to $300.
Royals extend agreements with four Minor League affiliates
The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have extended their Player Development Contracts with their minor league affiliates in Idaho Falls (Rookie) and Wilmington (A-Advanced) through the 2016 season, and with Lexington (A) through 2018. In addition, the club also extended its working agreement with Burlington (Rookie) through the 2016 season as well.
Royals Take Part in Several Programs
The Kansas City Royals return home Monday for a ten-game homestand against the New York Yankees (August 25), Minnesota Twins (August 26-28), Cleveland Indians (August 29-31) and Texas Rangers (September 1-3).
Royals host no fee sale on Thursday
The Kansas City Royals will host a special no fee sale on Thursday, August 21.


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Menstrual Hygiene
How To Use a Tampon
Instructions on how to use a tampon, including insertion, how to dispose of used tampons, and what to do if vaginal dryness makes tampon insertion difficult.
What Do Tampon Absorbency Ratings Mean?
A look at the official guidelines for tampon absorbency ratings. Learn to pick the right tampon absorbency for your menstrual blood flow.
Tampon Tips for Teens
A look at tampons and menstruation. How to use tampons for comfort and security during menstruation, and tips for teenage girls and women who use tampons during their periods.
Should I Use Vaginal Douches?
A look at why women use vaginal douches and whether vaginal douching is a good idea. Covers types of vaginal douches, pros and cons of vaginal douching, and feminine hygiene.
Oral Hygiene and Women
A woman's body goes through so many changes that good oral hygiene is especially important. These changes are mostly contributed to fluctuating hormone levels throughout different stages in a woman's life such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause. The use of oral contraceptives can contribute to these changes as well. About.com Dentistry Guide Tammy Davenport explains.
Starting to Use Deodorant
About.com Pediatrics Guide Dr. Vincent Iannelli offers his advice about body odor and when to start using deodorant.
Normal Weird Stuff Your Body Does During Puberty
About.com Teen Advice Guide Mike Hardcastle talks about some of the changes that happen to your body during puberty. Covers body odor and sweat, as well as body hair growth, zits, and sleep issues.
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text: Slideshow: Photos of Sparks, Nevada Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Off Racking Up Ribs at Nevada's Best in the West Cook-Off by Susannah Chen 9/08/09 4 Reactions 0 Shares Print 0 0 0 0 0 How much do I love ribs? I'd say that I was probably born with one in my hand, that's how much I love them — and grilling up a distinctive ginger-infused batch of my own recently only heightened my desire to indulge more. I've always had the itch to go to the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, NV. With more than 500,000 visitors and 100 tons of ribs, the six-day, free-admission rib festival is one of the largest outdoor barbecue events in North America. At the last minute, I decided there was no time like the present, and drove square across California and into the smoke. To find out what the event was like, keep reading. Low And Slow What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 My first stop was at Sparks local BJ's Nevada Barbecue Company, a rib cooker I'd heard some good things about. They smoke their ribs over coals with onion tops for some added sweetness. 1 / 10 Bragging Rights What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Like everyone else at the festival, local barbecue joint BJ's displayed all of its bragging rights. At rib festivals, meat eaters are drawn to the tents with the most awards and trophies. 2 / 10 BJ's Ribs What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The ribs at BJ's turn out to be a tad dry, with not too much meat or heat, but they are a pleasant start to a long day of rib-chomping. 3 / 10 Worth the Wait? What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The line at my next stop, Bone Daddy's BBQ, was obscene. Hands-down the longest line at the festival, the wait tops 30 minutes. Hopefully it was for good reason: The Midland, MI-based smoker took the top $7,500 prize last year. 4 / 10 Yes, Worth That Wait What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The ribs turn out to be the best at the fest. They're a deep, dark mahogany shade, with an unctuous, falling-apart texture and a tart-tangy sauce that has been brushed on at the very end. I wish we had ordered more. 6 / 10 Kinder's Kind Cuts What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 I headed to Kinder's Meats next, after overhearing people behind me in line at Bone Daddy's rave about the spicy ribs. The San Pablo, CA joint has great sauce — the spiciest is made with habañeros and indeed wildly fiery — but I found the ribs to be disappointingly dried-out and stringy. 6 / 10 Texas Taters What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 I was getting full from three samples of ribs, so it was time to take a walk around the premises and check out non-rib offerings, of which there are many. I was intrigued by something called Texas Taters, ribbonlike potato chips served on a plate with condiments. I also spotted deep-fried pickles, fried zucchini, beer-battered mushrooms, and spicy smoked turkey wings. 7 / 10 No Seats at the Table What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Best in the West had several mammoth seating areas, but even these were packed with attendants. Most people — myself included — gave up on seating and ate standing up. 8 / 10 Worthy of a Throwdown What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 I plunged back into rib-eating at Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ. Founder Butch Lupinetti hails from Mt. Laurel, NJ, and is famous for two things: winning cross-country rib cook-offs, and beating out a certain Bobby Flay in a barbecue throwdown. His ribs are lean, with lots of meat, and a sort of sweet-and-sour sauce that comes in mild, medium, and hot. 9 / 10 A Caveman Moment What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 I'd read about the gargantuan beef ribs at Hinckley, OH-based Desperado's BBQ & Rib Co., and even though I'd eaten pork ribs the whole day, I just couldn't resist getting one. They were meaty, gamey, and so big they didn't fit into a styrofoam takeout container. I preferred the pork ribs, but admit I sort of enjoyed eating like a Flintstone. 11 / 10 0 0 0 0 0 Read More SparksRenoBest In The West Nugget Rib CookoffSlideshowRibsBarbecueEventsEvent CoverageBbq Get a Personalized Living Newsletter! Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional): Vegetarian Home Tech DIY What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Reactions 4 years Oh gosh I don't think I can resist it. Being 4 months pregnant and craving for these is not a laughing matter. A very hungry mom from the bizymoms Sparks community nancita 4 years I love that you just decided to take off for this at a moment's notice. Looks like it was worth every sauce-covered second. Link Love Chocolate Legos are basically an excuse to play with your food — HuffPost Taste Here's the full list of chefs competing on Top Chef season 12 — Grub Street Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at how Giada De Laurentiis pronunces spaghetti — Eater Sweet tea fried chicken would make any Southerner proud — Rachael Ray Show McDonald's goes deep fried with its latest menu item — Foodbeast Banh mi meets breakfast sandwich in this must-try recipe — Food52 Source: Akihiro Mizuuchi/Behance


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Speaking of art, one blessing of Bloomington is the constant stream of operas (if you like that sort of stuff), recitals, and concerts flowing out of our music school. In the past few years a young husband and father of our congregation named Alex McNeilly has played his sax in several Jazz Ensemble concerts led by the universally respected jazz composer, Professor David Baker...This week the music school (IU Jacobs School of Music) is celebrating Prof. Baker's eightieth birthday with a host of clinics, discussions, performances by other jazz artists, and a gala concert Saturday evening. The Indiana Daily Student just ran a good piece on Prof. Baker's life and work.
Here's an excerpt giving a good picture of the man's character and faith:
This care for the world around (Prof. Baker) permeates his entire life. Despite his many glittering accomplishments and connections with important people, Baker remains humble. He credits his success and reputation to his professors at IU, including world-famous Menahem Pressler, János Starker and Josef Gingold, who commissioned Baker to write classical music scores while he was still in school.
But most of all, Baker said he owes it all to God. "Everything I've ever needed has been given to me," said Baker, who sees his talent for performance, composition, writing and pedagogy as gifts from God.
He believes everyone has an "expiration date": His goal in life, above all the honors and recognition, is to leave the world a better place, with no stone left unturned.
Every concert of his Jazz Ensemble I've attended has won my heart over more to this humble man.
(TB, w/thanks to Eric)
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About the AuthorAshley Clements
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I have most recently joined Towson University's class of 2010 with a B.S. in English. Needless to say, I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up! I do, however, love to write. The book that you see here was written for my father for his 50th birthday (after years and years of pestering me to write a book for kids!) Why is it for my dad? What better kid do I know than my father? I may write another installment, I may try a new route, or maybe I'll become a space explorer and you'll never hear from me again. Either way, things are happening.
Publish Date August 03, 2010
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These easy Halloween recipes are kid-friendly and festive options. Children can follow the steps to make owl cookies, spider brownies, chocolate and Jell-O hands, and edible witches' hats and brooms.
Owls, spiders, and monsters--oh my! Halloween isn't just for fun sized bars of your child's favorite candy. To get into the spooky spirit, try these kid-friendly recipes on for size. Children will love decorating their own witches' hats and frankenmouths, but parents should lend a hand with boiling water and melted chocolate.
Use a non-latex disposable glove and spray the inside with vegetable spray. Using two boxes of grape Jell-O mix, make the recipe for jigglers (see below). Allow the hot liquid to cool just a bit before carefully pouring into the prepared glove. Place a rubber band tightly at the end of the glove and place in the fridge overnight. Cut the plastic glove off the hand when set, working on the bottom of the hand so any nicks won't be seen.
Prepare green Jell-O according to package instructions. Pour into mini mason jars and allow to set for 10 minutes in the fridge. Add gummy worms halfway into partially set mixture and chill until completely set.
Buy thin, round chocolate cookies. Place a circle of icing in the center of the cookie and place an unwrapped chocolate kiss in the center, pressing down gently. The icing may spread around the kiss when pressed; if not, add a bit just around the base to make sure it is secured, and decorate the visible icing with orange sprinkles. Allow to set.
Place ginger cookies on your work surface. Use icing to adhere dried bananas "eyes" and a cashew for the beak. Chocolate-covered sunflower seeds also make great pupils. Allow icing to set.
Cut unwrapped caramels in half and then cut the halves so they taper slightly. Cut thin slices halfway up the halved caramels so they look like the bottom of a broom. Use a skewer and make a hole at the uncut end of the caramel. Press a pretzel stick into the hole
Melt dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Do not let any water drip into the chocolate. Using a thin spoon, lay fingerlike strips of chocolate on parchment paper. Top each finger with an almond half or a candy corn to resemble nails and refrigerate to set.
To make a hand, trace a hand in pencil on parchment paper. Turn over so chocolate does not touch the pencil lead. Using melted chocolate, fill in the hand by pouring it gently and "painting" it on with a small pastry brush. Top with candy corn for fingernails
Cut an apple into slices and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Spread peanut butter on one side of a slice, and place mini marshmallows on top of the peanut butter. Place peanut butter on another slice and top the marshmallow teeth.
Make your favorite brownies from a store-bought mix or your own home recipe. (Try our amped-up recipe here, but omit the liqeur for trick-or-treaters.) Once cooled, cut brownies into ovals. Cut black string licorice into 8 legs and stick the licorice legs into the sides of the brownies. White or yellow M&Ms, white-chocolate covered nuts, or bite-size marshmallows can all serve as eyes; stick them on the front of the spider with icing or push them into the brownie. Use orange or black edible cake-decorating glitter--again, "pasted" on with icing--to decorate the spider's back.
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Academic conference, Krugman lecture celebrate Alan Deardorff's career
Alan Deardorff, Paul Krugman, Susan Collins (L-R)
Friday, October 9, 2009
In early October, the Ford School and the Department of Economics hosted an academic conference honoring the career contributions of Alan V. Deardorff. The conference, which brought many of the world's leading trade economists to Ann Arbor, was called 'Comparative Advantage, Economic Growth, and the Gains from Trade and Globalization: A Festschrift in Honor of Alan V. Deardorff.' The event was co-organized by two of Deardorff's former students, Drusilla Brown of Tufts University and Bob Staiger of Stanford University, together with Bob Stern representing the U-M.
A 'Festschrift' is typically a volume of scholarly papers produced in honor of a distinguished academic. A Festschrift book contains original contributions by the scholar's close colleagues and former students and is usually published on the occasion of the honoree's retirement or a milestone birthday (Alan turned 65 on June 6, 2009). Often the papers are presented at a conference prior to publication.
The first day of Alan's Festschrift involved a series of panels in which invited participants reflected on his contributions, including his writings on comparative advantage, trade and growth, the gains from trade and globalization, and computational modeling and trade policy analysis.
Panelists prepared written comments of 5-10 pages, setting out their evaluation of Professor Deardorff's contributions combined with their own thoughts on the current state of knowledge and analysis of the particular topic.
At the end of the first day, Paul Krugman of Princeton University and the New York Times delivered a Citigroup Foundation Lecture to a packed house at Hill Auditorium.
The second day of the Festschrift "showcased" the fruits of Deardorff's mentoring as an advisor. A number of his former students were asked to present whatever paper they are currently working on and were most excited about presenting at the Festschrift.
Alan Deardorff is the John W. Sweetland Professor of International Economics and Professor of Economics and Public Policy in the Department of Economics and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. He is currently Associate Dean of the Ford School. He received his Ph.D. In economics from Cornell University in 1971 and has been on the faculty at the University of Michigan since 1970. He served as Chair of the Department of Economics from 1991 to 1995. More about Alan.
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Paul Krugman giving the 2009 Citigroup Foundation Lecture
Paul Krugman giving the 2009 Citigroup Foundation Lecture
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A wonderful overview of Punta del Este, this compact tour presents the marquee attractions, leaving plenty of time to explore on your own later.
Depart from the pier and begin driving through some of the most fashionable residential districts. It's no wonder that so many of the world's rich and famous make their homes in this vibrant, absolutely beautiful resort city. The views are stunning in every direction.
Known as the "St. Tropez of South America", Punta del Este features countless beaches, each with its own personality. You will pass the more reserved Playa Mansa, which curves around the calmer bay side of the city, as well as the more expansive Playa Brava, a favorite for surfers as it fronts the ocean.
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Charlie Adam had nailed the post, giving Seasiders a reason to think the Tangerines had a winner in them, though that really just canceled out Cameron Jerome's early second half woodwork wrecker. Thus Birmingham's second goal, while late (89'), unexpected, and slightly harsh on Blackpool, is not entirely undeserved. Birmingham had threaten with the counter throughout the match, but with one of their few conventionally built forays toward goal, they scored the winners in a 2-1 result at Blackpool.
The goal came after a balled played back to Jean Beausejour, a late second half sub, was crossed from 30 yards out from the left of goal. The ball was sent far post for Roger Johnson who, winning a ball 12 yards from goal, headed down for Scott Dann just outside the six. Dann's right footed shot went into the left of goal as Richard Kingson's hand went up, and appeal to the linesman for offside. The flag stayed down while Birmingham took what proved to be a decisive lead.
The three points vault Brum from 19th to 15th, now (but temporarily) two points above 18th place West Ham United. For Blackpool, the loss means the Tangerines have won only two of seven at Bloomfield road this season, though their 25 points keep them five points from danger.


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LONDON (AP) -- Britain's Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt launched a major campaign on Thursday to attract an extra 4.6 million tourists to the U.K. through advertisements in 14 cities worldwide.
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"We have long recognized that 2012 will present us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a solid tourism legacy," said VisitBritain's Chief Executive Sandie Dawe in a statement.
VisitBritain said it hopes the campaign will spur 2.3 billion pounds ($3.6 billion) in tourist spending.
"We are taking the fight for the tourist pound right to our competitors' doorsteps, with a sales assault on the 14 biggest and most lucrative tourism markets around the world," Hunt, the culture secretary, said. "Right across the world, there will be no escape from the message that Britain is great."
The ads will roll out in New York starting Monday and later pop up in 14 cities around the world, including Beijing, Los Angeles, Mumbai and Toronto.


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NRSC leads drive to prevent holiday crashesTuesday, July 31, 2012
THE National Road Safety Council (NRSC) and the National Health Fund will be partnering with other key stakeholders to carry out a critical, high priority drive to prevent road crashes over the upcoming holiday period.
The NRSC's other partners in the impactful, trail-blazing safety measures planned include: the promoters of the internationally popular gala ATI party series scheduled for Negril over the holidays; the Road Safety Unit of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing (MTWH); the Police Traffic Headquarters; the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and Total Group & Service Stations.
They will be collaborating to promote safety and save precious lives, over the August 1-6 holiday period. This promises to feature Jamaica's biggest ever Independence and Festival finals celebrations, a host of Jamaica 50 events, as well as the mega-party series hosted by the ATI promoters in Negril, plus countless private fetes, family reunions and 'homecomings' by Jamaicans from the diaspora.
Dr Lucien Jones, NRSC vice chairman/convener, is urging every road user to play their part and take personal responsibility for their own safety on the roads. He notes that all road safety promotion systems will be at 'full throttle' during this high activity, celebratory period.
NRSC Executive Director Paula Fletcher has high commendation for the ATI promoters who have arranged a JUTC Shuttle bus system to/from Negril with stop points along the way. Buses will leave HWT Transportation Centre, Spanish Town Lay By, Portmore Mall Lay By and Manor Park Plaza daily. Bus tickets should be purchased by Tuesday, July 31, and are available at ATI ticket outlets.
Fletcher further commends the ATI promoters for taking a stand on preventing underage drinking by implementing an age verification system. ATI will not be admitting anyone under 18 to the parties. ID's will be checked and patrons over the prescribed age will be issued with the 'I AM LEGAL ' armband."
The NRSC executive director continues: "The main road safety message being promoted at the ATI Redemption Centre planned for August 3-6 will be 'Designate a Driver, Designate a Drive'. All the season band holders have to pass through this centre to exchange their tickets for bands, so we will have a 'crash car 'strategically placed there, draped with the message 'don't drink and die'."
Fletcher adds: "The 'crash car' will have been branded in Kingston, and on its journey across Jamaica to Negril, it will function as a mobile ad for not drinking and driving. Also at the Negril redemption centre, a rejuvenation station will be set up, with coffee, tea, juice, water, soup, and soda to assist partygoers who have 'had too much', to recuperate."
Michael Tucker, executive director of the National Council on Drug Abuse, adds that his organisation's Substance Officers will be at the rejuvenation station to carry out the following critical functions:
* Educating patrons about the amount of units of alcohol in each alcoholic drink they consume;
* Providing information on guidelines for sensible drinking as set out by the World Health Organisation/Pan-American Health Organisation (WHO/PAHO);
* Discussing with patrons the amount of alcohol they consume at each sitting, and whether or not their usual amounts are problematic.
Also at the redemption centre, hostesses will be in place to usher revellers to the rejuvenation station, and to the 'crash car', where they will hear the road safety message. Wave rags, water bottles, draw string bags and bumper stickers with road safety branding will be handed out.
The police will heighten their operations during the holiday period. Officers have been recalled from leave and desk officers deployed to the roads, to ensure that drivers observe the rules of the road. Their speed reduction operations will be fully functional, to ensure drivers observe speed limits.
Head of Traffic, Senior Superintendent Radcliffe Lewis warns that the police Traffic Band Policy will be fully active this holiday. That means that main and arterial roads leading from entertainment venues will be monitored for dangerous driving and drunk driving.
The Policy operates between midnight and 8:00 am, and allows the Police to stop anyone they suspect of driving under the influence (DUI), and to breath test them. Generally, it allows for a stricter enforcement of penalties against any infractions under the Road Traffic Act.
The breathalyser centres are up and running, islandwide, and the police have ensured an adequate supply of the hand-held breathalyser screening devices carried by personnel from the Traffic and Motorised and Highway Patrol Divisions.
Kenute Hare, director of the Road Safety Unit of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, says he is confident that this high-priority national collaboration to ensure the safety of all road users during the upcoming holiday period will yield the desired result — that of preserving life and keeping families together.
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Shirley R. Payne, 78, Colony, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital.She was born on Sept. 15, 1935, in the Northcott Community, rural Colony, the daughter of Carl and Wilma (Gilliland) McGhee. As a young girl, her family moved to the Bloomfield,... [More]
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We treated ourselves to a trip to Prague for our Silver Wedding Anniversary, and to say we had a ball would be an understatement! This does rate as one of the best hotels we have stayed in.
We were met at the airport and taken to the hotel immediately, the welcome was warm and very friendly and although our room wasn't ready (it was only 10.30am) we were taken up to the restaurant where we were given coffee, cakes and an introduction to the city.
We went out for a walk soon after and stumbled across a music festival in Old Town Square. Although the hotel 'phoned us to let us know our room was ready, we were quite happy wandering around soaking up the atmosphere. Being January it was very cold, snow lay on the ground and day time temps hovered around -8' (thank goodness for the thermals), but this not detract from the beauty of this fair city, in a way it added to the romance.
Eventually, craving a bit of warmth, we ventured back across Charles Bridge to the hotel, just in time for the afternoon treats (sweet & savoury canapes, tea, coffee & wine [including sparkly]).
Our room faced the palace gardens but this still gave us a side view of the city beyond the river. The room was large, warm and very comfortable; the bathroom & jacuzzi bath a delight, the addition of free WiFi throughout the hotel was very welcome and useful.
Breakfast was good, with the added benefit of a truly fantastic view! We ate dinner in town and were pleasantly surprised by the choice and quality of the food.
We did treat ourselves to a private City Guide for 3-4 hours, she was excellent and got us into places that we wouldn't have dreamt of going to ourselves! We also took the funicular railway up to the Park at the top of Petrin Hil, and then climbed 299 steps to the top of the observation tower - the views from up here were just amazing.
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Ghosal K, Vogt DL, Liang M, Shen Y, Lamb BT, Pimplikar SW. Alzheimer's disease-like pathological features in transgenic mice expressing the APP intracellular domain. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Oct 27;106(43):18367-72. PubMed.
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AICD as a Therapeutic Target?
AD research has produced more than 50,000 papers devoted to the clinical and molecular aspects of the disease, and a dominant theory, almost an ideology, named the amyloid cascade hypothesis. Failures of therapeutic trials based upon a modulation of Aβ secretion or Aβ polymers dissociation have raised some doubt about this hypothesis. However, the number of trials tested today is low compared to the different possibilities to control or destroy Aβ and its polymers.
This year we have observed several interesting papers showing that APP is not only the precursor of Aβ, but also a protein with powerful neurotrophic properties. Involved in these properties are different regions of the protein, at the N-terminal part (Nikolaev et al., 2009), close to the cytoplasmic membrane (Lourenco et al., 2009), and inside the cytosol, namely AICD (APP intracellular domain) (this paper). AICD is very intriguing in that the equivalent NICD from Notch has a clear function in the control of cell division, via nuclear signaling. According to some teams, AICD is a transcription factor (Cao and Sudhof, 2001) able to control gene expression (Pardossi-Piquard et al., 2005), but others have doubts (Hebert et al., 2006). Behind these discoveries is the concept of gain of function versus loss of function. Is neurodegeneration in AD due to a gain of toxic function linked to Aβ or a loss of function linked to the neurotrophic properties of APP?
The interesting aspects of the PNAS paper from Ghosal et al. is that they set up transgenic mice expressing AICD in order to decipher its possible function and role in the disease. This paper shows that overexpression of AICD is able to amplify or to generate some biochemical and cognitive parameters of AD. This is a first big step to understand better the physiological role of AICD.
Following these observations, my concern is the following: AICD is not overexpressed in cellular models with any of the mutations of PS1 that provokes degeneration in an Aβ- independent manner (Shen and Kelleher, 2007). Second, AICD may not be increased in AD. The published data are not convincing and have to be corroborated by independent teams. Opposite results have also been published, showing a collapse of all APP-CTFs (CarboxyTerminal Fragments) in AD (Sergeant et al., 2002).
At last, are these mice relevant to model the delicate physiology of AICD, i.e., with a precise targeting in the right cell and the right subcellular compartment? This is the weak point of transgenic mice in general. In fact there are several species of AICD generated from the α and β-secretase pathways. A recent paper has shown that AICD is targeted to the nucleus only if generated by β stubs from endosomes and not by α stubs from the cytoplasmic membrane (Goodger et al., 2009). This is a solid paper.
To conclude, the debate of LOF versus GOF is getting stronger, with more and more data in favor of LOF. We think that this new theory would be perfect if it allows therapeutic trials in a new spirit: not fighting the toxic, but stimulating or correcting the loss of APP neurotrophic function. AICD as a therapeutic target is certainly a good idea suggested in this paper.View all comments by Andre Delacourte
The role and significance of the APP intracellular domain (AICD) has remained puzzling to many researchers. Eight years have passed since it was shown that the AICD domain could induce expression of heterologous reporter genes (Gao and Pimplikar, 2001; Cao and Südhof, 2001). Probably innumerable microarray gene expression screens have been performed in between. However, even today we do not have generally accepted target genes. Putative target genes such as KAI1, glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β) and neprilysin have been confirmed by some groups and vigorously disputed by others. Many groups have demonstrated nuclear translocation of AICD but this does not prove a function in transcription. Furthermore, the mechanism of transcriptional activation by AICD and the role of FE65 remain unclear, as well. AICD by itself does seem to be a weak transcriptional activator. On the other hand, it has been shown that FE65 alone can activate promoters of genes that have been claimed to be AICD target genes (Hebert et al., 2006). Will we ever identify undisputed target genes? My sense is that the evidence remains weak, particularly comparised Notch for which the signaling function of the intracellular domain and several target genes are well established.
Obviously, this does not exclude other important functions of the AICD domain aside from transcriptional control. Something like this seems to at work in the AICD-transgenic mice described in the new PNAS paper by Ghosal, Pimplikar and colleagues (PNAS Early Edition, October 12, 2009). Previously, the same group had shown early activation of GSK3β and increased phosphorylation of CRMP2, a GSK3β target, in these mice. GSK3β activation was not caused by transcriptional induction, as GSK3β transcript levels were unchanged. They now show that these mice further display abnormal tau phosphorylation and age-dependent accumulation of insoluble tau, memory deficits and neurodegeneration in the hippocampus. The observed behavioral deficits in the AICD-transgenic mice as compared to wild-type mice are small, but the neurodegeneration reaches 50 percent in the CA3 region of the hippocampus; this is substantial compared with other models.
Overall, the sequence of events proposed in the paper (AICD expression, GSK3β activation, tau phosphorylation, memory deficits, neurodegeneration) convincingly explains the phenotype in these mice. A major unresolved issue is the mechanism of GSK3β activation. In addition, it is important to note that the authors are analyzing the combined effects of AICD and FE65 transgene expression, not effects of AICD overexpression alone. It would be interesting to cross the FE65 single-transgenic mice to conventional APP-transgenic mouse models to see whether they replicate findings from the AICD/FE65 mice. One group has performed this cross and observed reduced amyloid pathology in the double-transgenic mice (Santiard-Baron et al., 2005).
Finally, the most important question is whether AICD has any role in AD pathogenesis. There is no clear genetic evidence that would support a role of the AICD domain. One could argue that Down syndrome or APP gene duplications mimic some aspects of the AICD-transgenic mice, but in humans this coincides with increased Aβ levels, which can equally well or better explain the disease. In fact, other genetic evidence might argue against a role of AICD in AD. A number of eFAD presenilin mutations have clearly been shown to reduce AICD (and NICD) formation. This is most likely due to reduced gamma-secretase activity conferred by these mutants. Formal proof that AICD levels are reduced in eFAD patients with presenilin mutations is lacking but it is certainly possible. On the contrary, the new study by Ghosal et al. finds increased AICD levels in brains of Alzheimer patients as compared to controls. However, this data should be interpreted with caution. Normalization to GAPDH or other highly expressed control proteins is not a very accurate way to compare candidate protein levels between brain samples (Aldridge et al., 2008). This may be particularly true for AICD, which is highly unstable and present in very small amounts in brain. In this case, differential post-mortem delays of the brain samples could easily lead to non-homogenous degradation of AICD without much effect on the "control" protein. Hopefully, this intriguing new paper by Ghosal et al. will stimulate rapid follow-up studies to confirm increased AICD levels in AD, and to further define the physiological function of this still mysterious protein domain.View all comments by Sascha Weggen
The Debate Is (Still) On: Is AICD-mediated Signaling Relevant to AD?
Since the initial publication from Cao and Sudhof almost nine years ago (Cao and Sudhof, 2001), the AICD field has been filled with hopes, questions and contradictions.
Sanjay Pimplikar's group provides an interesting follow-up study addressing the role of AICD in vivo. Here, the authors take advantage of their Fe65/AICD C59 transgenic mice that express, under control of the α-CamKII promoter, approximately two- 10-fold more AICD (depending on cellular fractions). They previously showed that by 2 months of age, these mice display increased GSK3β phosphorylation and Kai1 expression. Notably, no changes in GSK3β mRNA and protein levels were observed in these mice, arguing against a direct role of AICD in the gene transcription regulation of GSK3-beta.
Here, the authors propose a model where increased AICD (and Fe65) expression, through sustained GSK3β phosphorylation, causes abnormal tau hyperphosphorylation, aggregation and, ultimately, cell death. The GSK3β-tau connection per se is well documented in the field. Notably, Pimplikar and colleagues show that kainic acid accelerates, whereas lithium rescues, respective neurodegeneration and behavioral deficits in vivo, suggesting an important role for kinases (GSK3β?) in these events. Interestingly, the salient pathological effects on tau seem independent of A-beta levels and plaque formation. Last, the data is suggestive for increased AICD levels in AD patients, providing clinical relevance for the hypothesis that AICD-mediated signaling could contribute significantly to AD pathology.
In my humble opinion, this study brings more questions than answers, particularly with regard to the physiological relevance of these findings. Because of its "binding promiscuity" (Reinhard et al., 2005), it is likely that exogenous AICD modulates a series of signaling cascades. Of course, working with this small and very labile metabolite is technically challenging, and the use of mouse models is an interesting alternative to cell or in-vitro models.
I would like to comment on some issues with regards to mechanistic, physiological, and technical aspects of this work. First, it is very surprising that the authors are able to detect sarcosyl-insoluble (endogenous) tau in wild-type mice (Fig. 1B).
Second, it is curious why the authors compare mutant FeCgamma25 with wildtype BL6 mice in the biochemical studies, and not the Fe.27 mice (that express Fe65 alone). The authors have previously shown that Fe.27 mice have increased "nuclear" AICD (when compared to cytosolic and membrane-bound pools) (Ryan and Pimplikar, 2005). In addition, other reports have implicated Fe65 in APP metabolism and cell death.
Third, the Western blotting experiments in Fig. 7 raise some concerns. Is normalization of AICD levels to GAPDH a good idea? Recent data suggest that AICD levels correlates with APP C-terminal fragments (CTFs) (e.g., see Waldron et al., 2008). Thus, it would have been very informative to quantify in parallel endogenous APP levels (full-length and CTFs) in control and AD patients (Fig 7A). An interesting possibility is that increased AICD correlates with elevated BACE1 levels in a subgroup of sporadic AD patients (Hebert et al., 2008). The very recent study by Uwe Konietzko's group suggesting that AICD formation is mediated by BACE1 is in line with this hypothesis (Goodger et al., 2009). Of mention, it remains unclear why the authors used a One-way ANOVA statistical test to analyze patient data.
Fourth, an interesting question is whether GSK3β phosphorylation is sustained in older (4-18 months) FeCgamma25 mice. This would strengthen significantly the pathological role for this kinase in this mouse model. In this regard, it would have been informative to validate GSK3β dephosphorylation in the lithium-treated mice.
Overall, this study provides nonetheless strong evidence that prolonged overexpression of Fe65/AICD results in tau pathology and neurodegeneration, at least in the mouse model studied here. Whether cell loss is due to apoptosis requires further investigation. With respect to the patient material, further characterization is needed to assess whether AICD "alone" is affected in AD patients, and to what degree these changes reflect changes in, for instance, Fe65 levels and GSK3β phosphorylation. Of course, independent validation is necessary (it should be noted that, in my hands, I could not detect changes in AICD levels in AD patients when compared to age-matched controls [Hebert SS, unpublished data]). Perhaps these discrepancies are due to technical issues. Unfortunately, the authors did not provide detailed information with regard to tissue homogenization and protein extraction for Western blot (lysis buffer composition, etc.). These questions and others are likely under investigation, as indicated by the number of unpublished "preliminary data" in the manuscript.
In retrospect, it appears to me that the AICD field is missing consistency. In this regard, ectopic expression of AICD alone (C59 or C57) in the mouse or in cells does not correlate with changes in the expression of AICD candidate genes (Hebert et al., 2006; Giliberto et al., 2008; Waldron et al., 2008). It is likely that novel models will be necessary to address, at the individual or global levels, the proposed function(s) of AICD (gene transcription, calcium homeostasis, neurodegeneration, "docking" molecule, catabolite, etc.).View all comments by Sebastien S. Hebert


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