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Document Type Doctoral Thesis Author Thantsha, Mapitsi Silvester email@example.com URN etd-01282008-105551 Document Title Cell immobilization techniques for the preservation of probiotics Degree PhD(Microbiology) Department Microbiology and Plant Pathology Supervisor
Advisor Name Title Dr F S Moolman Co-Supervisor Prof T E Cloete Supervisor Keywords
- Bifidobacteria
- encapsulation
- gastrointestinal microflora
- probiotic cultures
- instability
Date 2007-09-06 Availability unrestricted Abstract Incorporation of probiotic cultures in products in order to replenish or supplement the normal gastrointestinal microflora is a well known and accepted practice. However survival of these cultures is a problem due to a number of reasons including effects of storage conditions. Various researchers from different countries around the world have reported probiotic product instability. Microencapsulation has been used in an attempt to solve this problem. However, most methods involve the use of organic solvents which is not ideal because their toxicity may cause destruction of the microbial cells. A novel encapsulation method for probiotics, which excludes the use of organic solvents, was developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (US Patent Application no. 20050112205). This thesis investigated the efficiency/potential of this new method for increasing stability of sensitive probiotic cultures, specifically bifidobacteria.
Early studies using both culture dependent and culture independent techniques showed reduced numbers of viable cultures in probiotic products, mainly yoghurts, from all around the world. These results were confirmed in this study for similar products sold in South Africa. Most of the product labels did not specify viable numbers of probiotics nor the identity (genus and species names) of the microorganisms incorporated.
Successful encapsulation of bifidobacteria was achieved using the CSIR patented method. Complete encapsulation was indicated by absence of cells on surfaces of the encapsulated particles and production of a product with an acceptable particle size distribution was obtained. It was also demonstrated that the encapsulation process produced no visible morphological changes to the bacterial cells nor did it have a negative effect on cell viability over time. The potential of interpolymer complex formation in scCO2 for the encapsulation of sensitive probiotic cultures was demonstrated for the first time.
Once ingested, probiotic cultures are exposed to unfavourable acidic conditions in the upper gastrointestinal tract. It is desired that these cultures be protected from this in order to increase the viability of the probiotics for efficient colonization. Interpolymer complex encapsulated B. longum Bb-46 cells were therefore exposed to simulated gastric fluid (SGF) and subsequently to simulated intestinal fluid (SIF).
It was found that the interpolymer complex protected bifidobacteria from gastric acidity, displaying pH-responsive release properties, with little to no release in SGF and substantial release in SIF. Thus the interpolymer complex demonstrated desirable characteristics retaining the encapsulated bacteria inside when conditions were unfavourable and only releasing them under favourable conditions. Survival was improved by the incorporation of glyceryl monostearate (GMS) in the matrix and by use of gelatine capsules. Protection efficiency of the interpolymer matrix was better when higher loading of GMS was used. Use of polycaprolactone (PCL) as an alternative to poly (vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) and incorporation of ethylene oxide-propylene oxide triblock copolymer (PEO-PPO-PEO) affected the interpolymer complex negatively, rendering it swellable in the low pH environment exposing the bifidobacteria to gastric acidity. The use of beeswax seemed to have a more protective effect though results were inconclusive.
Probiotic cultures must also remain viable in products during storage. Encapsulated bacteria were either harvested from the reactor after 2 h of equilibration followed by depressurization, and then ground to a fine powder or after 2 h of equilibration the liquefied product was sprayed through a capillary tube with a heated nozzle at the end, into the product chamber. Encapsulated bacteria were stored in either sterile plastic bags or glass bottles under different conditions and then viable counts were determined over time. Survival of bacteria was generally better when the products were stored in glass bottles than in plastic bags. Bacteria encapsulated in an interpolymer complex formed between PVP and vinyl acetate-crotonic acid copolymer (VA-CA), (PVP:VA-CA) survived better than non-encapsulated bacteria under all storage conditions when the product was recovered from the reaction chamber. When the product was recovered from the product chamber, numbers of viable non-encapsulated bacteria were higher than the encapsulated bacteria for all interpolymer complex formulations. This was probably due to some exposure to high shear during spraying into the product chamber. The interpolymer complex between PCL and VA-CA i.e. PCL:VA-CA seemed weaker than the PVP:VA-CA nterpolymer complex as viable counts of bacteria released from it were lower than those from the latter complex. Addition of PEO-PPO-PEO to both the PVP:VA-CA and PCL:VA-CA complexes decreased the protection efficiency. However, results indicated that sufficient release of encapsulated bacteria from the interpolymer complexes was obtained when the encapsulated material was incubated in SIF rather than in Ringer's solution. When SIF was used for release of encapsulated bacteria, the shelf life of B. longum Bb-46 was doubled. Encapsulation in an interpolymer complex therefore provided protection for encapsulated cells and thus has potential for improving shelf life of probiotic cultures in products. Further studies will investigate the effects of encapsulating probiotics together with prebiotics in the interpolymer complex as well as effects of encapsulating combinations of different probiotic strains together, both on survival in simulated gastrointestinal tract and during storage.
The unique particles produced using the patented encapsulation technique increased the stability of probiotic cultures. This technique may find significant application in industries manufacturing probiotic products, especially food and pharmaceuticals, thereby improving the well being of consumers.
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It began with mechanical harvesting, which has steadily gained in acceptance in the winegrape business over the last decade. But growers are also trying new generations of machines to lighten the costs of pruning, leaf pulling, spraying, disking and mowing.
Craig Ledbetter has been among growers willing to try these new tools in the hope they will help the bottom line in tough times. Ledbetter's family farms more than 11,000 acres of vineyards in Lodi, Clarksburg and throughout the state as Vino Farms Inc.
"We've been mechanically pruning in some blocks for seven years," Ledbetter said. They have used the system successfully in cabernet, merlot, chardonnay and pinot grigio.
Vino Farms is up to around 900 acres of vineyard under mechanical pruning in the Lodi-Clarksburg area, and the savings are substantial.
Ledbetter said hand pruning normally costs Vino Farms between 32 cents and 38 cents a vine. But in areas where they have switched to a minimal mechanical pruning system, the cost has dropped to about 14 cents a vine.
Vino Farms is also saving another $70 an acre in trials with a mechanical leaf puller that helps to thin the canopy.
And, Ledbetter said, they have been pleased with the results when they tried a ripper to loosen soil in rows in some of their Paso Robles-area vineyards.
Ledbetter suggested growers try this in the fall, when the ground is still moist about a week after early rainfall. And he advised staying off the area that has been ripped, to avoid compaction. Loosening the ground in this way is only needed every few years, he said.
Vino Farms is among the farms that have invested in the development of a new machine that uses vision systems to mechanically prune vine spurs.
This machine from Vision Robotics Corp. has already been used with some success to harvest citrus and apples.
"We were approached five years ago by these industries who saw the writing on the wall in terms of the availability of labor," said Derek Morikawa, chief executive officer of San Diego-based Vision Robotics Corp.
The key to the effectiveness of this new technology is the use of two cameras, which enables the robot pruner to see in three dimensions. This allows the machine to look ahead to see the spurs farther down the vine.
This information is used to direct two pruning heads, which cut the spurs according to specifications that can be changed by the user.
"Instead of a mechanical hedging, we're talking about understanding the structure of the vine and pruning intelligently. It will give the quality look of hand pruning," Morikawa said.

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How's everyone? Did you have a great Thanksgiving holiday? I'm a little late starting up this year but I think it's a great time now, in between the 2 big holidays to generate some interest. How was everyone's grow season this year? Did you have a yard full of flowers?? Do you have plenty of seeds to swap with other winter sowers? Let's hear from those that are interested in participating the in the Winter Sowing WinterSwap this year! What did you enjoy from last year's seeds? I'll be posting the 'official' sign up link later this evening. Looking forward to hosting for all of you once again! Happy Winter Sowing!! |
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I'm brand new here after a friend told me about this today. I am particularly interested in getting a head start on sweet woodruff. Any suggestions? The picture is from a former garden I would like to recreate. |
- Posted by heavenlyfarm 6 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Fri, Dec 6, 13 at 0:46
I would be interested in this seed swap :) I only just started venturing to participating in round robin swaps(taking part in the secret santa swap) but would love to try another one too before my first attempt at winter sowing gets into full swing! ~michael |
This forum has been so slow lately, wonder where everyone is? I have been checking it regularly though to see if the swap was on for this year, so I was so excited to see your post. You have done such an excellent job hosting it in the past...really going above and beyond. I'm going to have plenty of seed to share and am just starting to work on making packets for the wlomwl swap, bakemom's newbie project, and now this too hopefully! Perfect thing to work on when it feels like zero degrees outside. |
- Posted by poisondartfrog 7a (My Page) on Sat, Dec 7, 13 at 11:17
I have popped over here a few times to see if you were hosting this swap. I was getting a little worried about you Sassy. If you go forward, I'm in. Alana |
- Posted by ishareflowers 6a. MA. (My Page) on Sun, Dec 8, 13 at 6:00
Hi Sassy! I will play if it goes... Lisa |
I have seeds I can contribute, as well. I've not done many swaps, but count me in. Martha |
- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Sun, Dec 8, 13 at 9:03
Hi everyone!! I'm happy to see some people have noticed the post. I agree it has been moving slowly 'round here! There is a lot more action on the FB page so I'll probably check if it's ok with Trudi and post some info about the swap on there as well. Welcome to our new members! I'm so happy to have you join in! (About that sweet woodruff, let me do some research and I'll letcha know!) Here's the link to the official sign up page: |
Here is a link that might be useful: *~* Welcome to WinterSwap 2013 ~*~
Hmmmm always a tad envious here in the UK (where everyone is still concentrating on edibles). We do have 'seedy Sundays' and such but it is really hard to get any good perennials (and no-one ever seems particularly interested in my carefully sorted and labelled offerings, even though I have ransacked our local botanics for the past decade and have some really odd things. Ah well, participating vicariously and in spirit. |
can someone tell me how to find the page where I list what I have to trade? thanks. |
- Posted by ishareflowers 6a. MA. (My Page) on Fri, Dec 13, 13 at 13:06
Hi Ellen, just scroll all the way down on this page.there should be a link that says member pages, click on it. It will say edit your exchange list. |
Link to edit your exchange lists, you must be logged in first. http://members.gardenweb.com/members/exch-edit.cgi To view any user's exchange list use this link with their gardenweb username added to the END of the address. http://members.gardenweb.com/members/exch/ The links to edit your pages are not very easily found and should be at the top of the page where the "your profile" link is. The "your profile" link incidentally just says I am not logged in even though I am. Not sure where it is supposed to go to. I will post this on the winterswap thread too, since they can be hard to find even for those of us who have used them for years! |
Thank you for the info. I had a very hard time posting to this thread, bec. it kept saying 'not logged in' even tho I was. Something is wrong with the site, I hope they fix it. that is why when I finally got in, I posted my question separately- my question about swap is that I do not know varieties of my seeds, just know the plant name (for example, blanket flower), sometimes I know the color, sometimes not. so I saw on the original post that there would be a swap for seeds of this kind, but did not see where that is. thanks! |
- Posted by Paperfinch 7 TN (My Page) on Thu, Jan 2, 14 at 20:09
Just wanted to say I got my big seed swap packet out in the mail today! So excited to take part this year! |
- Posted by carolinaflowerlover 7b (My Page) on Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 12:24
Ellen, I am not in charge, but maybe you can email the OP directly (sassy) and ask her? I would also use the links in molanic's post to list your seeds, in case some are interested in side trades....if you are interested. I also have issues logging in, at times....especially on an iPad. Good luck! :) Oh, here is another thread about the swap...there is a lot of info in the first post. I think more people are using it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Winter Swap
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hello would like to join Susan |
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Latest additionsAbstractGovernment and information - the limits of law's empireArticle by Patrick Birkinshaw (Professor of Law, Hull University, Barrister) looking at the difficult areas where law - meaning judicial and constitutional control via the courts - has little role to play in government's use of information. Published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London. Birkinshaw, Patrick (2005) Government and information - the limits of law's empire. Amicus Curiae, 2005 (62). pp. 3-11. ISSN 1461-2097
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Movie House of Worship: The Colonial Theatre from 'The Blob'
Features By Christopher Campbell on February 3, 2013 | Be the First To Comment"Movie Houses of Worship" is a regular feature spotlighting our favorite movie theaters around the world, those that are like temples of cinema catering to the most religious-like film geeks. This week, reader Patrick Costello highlights one of his favorite theaters. His comments are those quoted. If you'd like to suggest or submit a place you regularly worship at the altar of cinema, please email our weekend editor. The Colonial Theatre Location: 227 Bridge St. Phoenixville, PA Opened: 1903, as "The Colonial Opera House" — the first stage show was held September 5th and the first film program shown December 19th. After changing ownership through the decades and then a few years out of commission in the 1990s, it was restored and re-opened on October 1, 1999. No. of screens: 1 Current first-run titles: None, although they are currently showing the Oscar-nominated shorts (including the documentaries, which screen tomorrow night) and screen second-run films like This is Not a Film, which is showing this afternoon. And Silver Linings Playbook begins on February 15.
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I actually am reviewing the new Clean pressed powder for sensitive skin in the clear + teal packaging. I'm not sure what the old ingredients to this power was as it never intrigued me for years but the new packaging is quite modern and eye appealing. However the ingredient list seems pretty minimal with the add of oat powder which is a bit unusual (but I assume logically this might help sensitive skin stay calm?)
As for the powder, I'm quite surprised with the quality. Keep in mind this is sheer. It can even out minor discoloration but I don't see how this can be used as a foundation unless you just need a subtle tint. For keeping the oilies away, covergirl has always done a great job with this in powders from what I have noticed but I only have steered away because a lot of their face powders contain a high level of bismuth and irritates my skin. This senstive skin powder however seems to be bismuth free, fragrance free, controls the tzone nicely, leaves my skin soft AND non-itchy unlike their other products.
The overall texture of this reminds me a lot of MAC Blot. It does come off a bit chalky (just like the MAC) so if you have super dry skin I wouldn't suggest using this (try Maybelline Dream Matte instead). The only difference between this and MAC blot is that this cakes less, has a bit more color to it, but overall works just as great. A $7-8 price tag for a Covergirl powder seems a bit steep (weren't these like $5 before?) however it works so well I don't regret buying it at retail. Will definitely buy a few extras next time I see a BOGO sale.
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I am quite sad that this is being discontinued. I recently found it stashed away in a random makeup bag, and I decided to try it out again. I love it. I use it to set my foundation and it works wonderfully. It doesn't look cakey or sink into my pores, like some other powders I've tried. Plus, the lightest shade is perfect for my super pale skin. AND, it looks very nice on it's own, if you just want to even out your skin tone and take away oilies.
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I can't believe CG has discontinued this product! The new "Sensitive Skin" powder has totally different ingredients and is nothing like this frag. free version! I'm so freakin upset, so ladies stock up while you can, if you loved this powder!
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I like this powder, it gives me good coverage, especially if I use the little blot puff they give you. However, it can sometimes make my face look too matte, which I fix with Fix+. Also, it's very drying, so I suppose it'd be a perfect product for oily skin. Overall, it's quite good, and the it's super cheap.
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cakey on my face and has no spf. it's orangey for my complexion.
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This product is very sheer, so if your looking for like a full coverage powder this will not do the job. It is great for when your in middle school and you want to start wearing makeup. It is good blotting the t-zone. But overall there are way better powders.
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Great product! Its perfect to set my liquid foundation, because by itself it doesn't have great coverage. I picked this up at target on sale for 2 dollars. it is such a great product so I will definitley repurchase this.
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Let me explain my harsh score. This isn't a matter of cosmetics(the color is decent for price), but overall long term skin care. If this was just marketed as a pressed powder for normal skin, I might score it as a three. People with sensitive skin tend to focus on the fragrance part, and after using even harsher face powders, this will seem nicer and you won't notice the problem with it because the problem will creep up on you cumulatively and you won't necessarily realize that the powder is causing a problem. The problem is that this product has talc in it, which can be very drying cumulatively and irritate sensitive/acne skin over time. You won't necessarily notice the drying effect if you tend to wear makeup every day, because you're so used to the drying effects of makeup, you don't spot it. (That's one of the problems w/sensitive skin, there are so many different factors and ingredients playing into your condition that it can be hard to isolate the problem products. Also, when you're young and desperate to hide blemishes, you tend to underestimate the problems of drying out your skin.) But not using makeup daily for a while now, when I apply some, as I did just now, oh yeah, feel the drying, tightening thing. To be fair, it isn't as drying or harsh as some talc products on the skin, but if you're going to market a product for a sensitive skin crowd, don't put talc in it. (I suspect it seems less drying compared to other talc products because of the oat ingredients.) The color is actually a decent one--Ivory for me. I find it's less likely to be cakey if you apply it once before you go out and then do touch ups with blotting papers throughout the day, so you don't build up powder as much. However, when it's a case of an emergency and choosing between lesser evils, this will work in short term, way better choice for sensitive skin than a Coty Airspun because of fragrance in Coty, also suspect higher talc content in Coty(though, actually like the natural coverage of Coty better as a natural looking light foundation, which is why I give Coty a higher score, plus Coty doesn't try to market their product for sensitive skin, appreciate the honesty there). Am really sorry to score it so low because a)the packaging is pretty nice for a cheap product, even when powder is gone, you still have a purse mirror and b)major nostalgia factor for me--remember as a little girl when all the mamas had a brown C G compact in their purses and a C G compact was one of the first cosmetics I ever owned.
First off, the packaging is perfect. It's so basic and not fancy that it's the easiest to use. Other make-up brands should learn from this and stop trying to come out with new, complicated, annoying packaging. It even fits in the pocket of my jeans. Also, Covergirl puffs are higher quality then most of the other drugstore brands. I still prefer to apply it with a powder brush, but the puff is nice if I don't want to carry around as much or when I'm washing my brushes. As for the powder itself, it's decent, but it's so cheap that I always repurchase. It can be cakey if you don't apply it properly, which is why a brush helps a lot. I'm kind of skeptical about it having mineral oil, but it doesn't seem to break me out so I should be ok.
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I use to wear this powder way back in the day and recently picked this up due to forgetting my m/u bag at home.
I purchased this up for less then $5 on sale in the colour 'classic ivory.' The colour is great at matching my foundation (MAC NC15, L'Oreal N1, Rimmel 100). I use this only as my blotting / powdering powder through out the day. Keeps my m/u looking fresh without caking or looking too matte and/or dry. Love that it is fragrance free too. Recommend this powder for the price and good results I have achieved with it.


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7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. | 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. |
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1 These are the journeys of the children of Israel, which went forth out of the land of Egypt with their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron. | 1 Here are the stages in the journey of the Israelites when they came out of Egypt by divisions under the leadership of Moses and Aaron. |
2 And Moses wrote their goings out according to their journeys by the commandment of the LORD: and these are their journeys according to their goings out. | 2 At the LORD's command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. This is their journey by stages: |
3 And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians. | 3 The Israelites set out from Rameses on the fifteenth day of the first month, the day after the Passover. They marched out boldly in full view of all the Egyptians, |
4 For the Egyptians buried all their firstborn, which the LORD had smitten among them: upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments. | 4 who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had brought judgment on their gods. |
5 And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth. | 5 The Israelites left Rameses and camped at Succoth. |
6 And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness. | 6 They left Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the desert. |
7 And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pihahiroth, which is before Baalzephon: and they pitched before Migdol. | 7 They left Etham, turned back to Pi Hahiroth, to the east of Baal Zephon, and camped near Migdol. |
8 And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah. | 8 They left Pi Hahiroth and passed through the sea into the desert, and when they had traveled for three days in the Desert of Etham, they camped at Marah. |
9 And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there. | 9 They left Marah and went to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. |
10 And they removed from Elim, and encamped by the Red sea. | 10 They left Elim and camped by the Red Sea. |
11 And they removed from the Red sea, and encamped in the wilderness of Sin. | 11 They left the Red Sea and camped in the Desert of Sin. |
12 And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah. | 12 They left the Desert of Sin and camped at Dophkah. |
13 And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush. | 13 They left Dophkah and camped at Alush. |
14 And they removed from Alush, and encamped at Rephidim, where was no water for the people to drink . | 14 They left Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink. |
15 And they departed from Rephidim, and pitched in the wilderness of Sinai. | 15 They left Rephidim and camped in the Desert of Sinai. |
16 And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibrothhattaavah. | 16 They left the Desert of Sinai and camped at Kibroth Hattaavah. |
17 And they departed from Kibrothhattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth. | 17 They left Kibroth Hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth. |
18 And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitched in Rithmah. | 18 They left Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah. |
19 And they departed from Rithmah, and pitched at Rimmonparez. | 19 They left Rithmah and camped at Rimmon Perez. |
20 And they departed from Rimmonparez, and pitched in Libnah. | 20 They left Rimmon Perez and camped at Libnah. |
21 And they removed from Libnah, and pitched at Rissah. | 21 They left Libnah and camped at Rissah. |
22 And they journeyed from Rissah, and pitched in Kehelathah. | 22 They left Rissah and camped at Kehelathah. |
23 And they went from Kehelathah, and pitched in mount Shapher. | 23 They left Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher. |
24 And they removed from mount Shapher, and encamped in Haradah. | 24 They left Mount Shepher and camped at Haradah. |
25 And they removed from Haradah, and pitched in Makheloth. | 25 They left Haradah and camped at Makheloth. |
26 And they removed from Makheloth, and encamped at Tahath. | 26 They left Makheloth and camped at Tahath. |
27 And they departed from Tahath, and pitched at Tarah. | 27 They left Tahath and camped at Terah. |
28 And they removed from Tarah, and pitched in Mithcah. | 28 They left Terah and camped at Mithcah. |
29 And they went from Mithcah, and pitched in Hashmonah. | 29 They left Mithcah and camped at Hashmonah. |
30 And they departed from Hashmonah, and encamped at Moseroth. | 30 They left Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth. |
31 And they departed from Moseroth, and pitched in Benejaakan. | 31 They left Moseroth and camped at Bene Jaakan. |
32 And they removed from Benejaakan, and encamped at Horhagidgad. | 32 They left Bene Jaakan and camped at Hor Haggidgad. |
33 And they went from Horhagidgad, and pitched in Jotbathah. | 33 They left Hor Haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah. |
34 And they removed from Jotbathah, and encamped at Ebronah. | 34 They left Jotbathah and camped at Abronah. |
35 And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at Eziongaber. | 35 They left Abronah and camped at Ezion Geber. |
36 And they removed from Eziongaber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh. | 36 They left Ezion Geber and camped at Kadesh, in the Desert of Zin. |
37 And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom. | 37 They left Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the border of Edom. |
38 And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month. | 38 At the LORD's command Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor, where he died on the first day of the fifth month of the fortieth year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. |
39 And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. | 39 Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. |
40 And king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel. | 40 The Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev of Canaan, heard that the Israelites were coming. |
41 And they departed from mount Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah. | 41 They left Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah. |
42 And they departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon. | 42 They left Zalmonah and camped at Punon. |
43 And they departed from Punon, and pitched in Oboth. | 43 They left Punon and camped at Oboth. |
44 And they departed from Oboth, and pitched in Ijeabarim, in the border of Moab. | 44 They left Oboth and camped at Iye Abarim, on the border of Moab. |
45 And they departed from Iim, and pitched in Dibongad. | 45 They left Iyim and camped at Dibon Gad. |
46 And they removed from Dibongad, and encamped in Almondiblathaim. | 46 They left Dibon Gad and camped at Almon Diblathaim. |
47 And they removed from Almondiblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo. | 47 They left Almon Diblathaim and camped in the mountains of Abarim, near Nebo. |
48 And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. | 48 They left the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. |
49 And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth even unto Abelshittim in the plains of Moab. | 49 There on the plains of Moab they camped along the Jordan from Beth Jeshimoth to Abel Shittim. |
50 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying , | 50 On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho the LORD said to Moses, |
51 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; | 51 "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When you cross the Jordan into Canaan, |
52 Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their pictures, and destroy all their molten images, and quite pluck down all their high places: | 52 drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you. Destroy all their carved images and their cast idols, and demolish all their high places. |
53 And ye shall dispossess the inhabitants of the land, and dwell therein: for I have given you the land to possess it. | 53 Take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess. |
54 And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth ; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit . | 54 Distribute the land by lot, according to your clans. To a larger group give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group a smaller one. Whatever falls to them by lot will be theirs. Distribute it according to your ancestral tribes. |
55 But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell . | 55 " 'But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will give you trouble in the land where you will live. |
56 Moreover it shall come to pass, that I shall do unto you, as I thought to do unto them. | 56 And then I will do to you what I plan to do to them.' " |
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In "Harvest the Power," a Tapestry of Faith program
This activity, developed for children, works well for adults too. You might consider using this as an alternative closing to any Harvest the Power workshop. Say:
How many of you have thrown a coin into a fountain and made a wish? When we do this, we sometimes have a superstitious idea that if we keep our wish a secret, it will magically come true. When I throw coins into a fountain, I usually don't remember what I wished for, and so I don't know if those wishes ever come true.
Today, I want to give you an idea for a new way to make wishes. I'm going to give you each a penny. Hold your penny in your hand and wish something not for yourself, but for this congregation.
Now I invite each of you to give that penny to someone else.
You just gave another person your hopes and dreams, and you just received someone else's hopes and dreams for the congregation. They have given you an invitation to help them with their wish, and you have invited them to help you. Pass your pennies around again.
And again. And again. So many wishes and hopes and dreams passing through so many hands. May you all be ready to help each other fulfill those wishes. I hope you will tell others what your wish is so that they can help you to fulfill it.
Keep your pennies and when you look at them, think of the hopes and dreams that we all have for this congregation and help each other make wishes come true.
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After a well-attended 2012 summer season that brought the company back from a severe financial crisis, Seattle's Intiman Theatre plans to return in 2013 in the same format.
The next Intiman Theatre Festival will take place at Seattle Center's Intiman Playhouse from June 22 to Sept. 15. It will again present four plays in repertory, with an ensemble of local actors.
The lineup, according to Intiman artistic director Andrew Russell, includes classic and modern works on topics "polite people don't talk about at dinner: race, sex, politics and money."
At least two of those subjects arise in "Stu for Silverton," a world-premiere musical by writer Peter Duchan and composer Breedlove. Directed by Russell, who calls it "swift, quirky and fun," the show is based on the real-life saga of transgender businessman Stu Rasmussen's campaign to become mayor of Silverton, Ore.
Sheila Daniels will stage "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes, a freewheeling version of the ancient Greek comedy about women who withhold sex from their husbands to end their warring.
"Trouble in Mind," a topical, Obie Award-winning 1955 comedy by Alice Childress, focuses on racial tensions that surface among black and white theater artists rehearsing a play on Broadway. To be directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, Russell says the play "is about issues we're still addressing today in American theater."
The fourth offering: "We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!," a satirical comedy by Italian farceur Dario Fo ("Accidental Death of an Anarchist"), about housewives trying to conceal their larcenous protest against the high price of groceries.
Like the 2012 fest, the 2013 follow-up is budgeted at $1 million. Intiman's managing director, Keri Kellerman, says fundraising is under way, but if the full amount is not raised the fest could be downsized.
Intiman staffers are optimistic about donations, buoyed by audience and media responses to the 2012 season and by a Boeing grant of $15,000 to support "Trouble in Mind."
The 2012 festival attendance of 15,000 reached a healthy 80 percent of Intiman's projections, but that figure included free tickets given to Intiman ex-subscribers to make up for canceled 2011 shows.
Intiman also is making progress reducing the large fiscal debt that nearly killed the long-running company, Kellerman says. Through payments and renegotiated balances, the current amount owed to commercial vendors is $270,000, down from $560,000.
The theater also is gradually paying off $330,000 in overdue rent to Seattle Center on a multiyear plan. (Next year, Cornish College of the Arts will become the primary leaseholder of the building and will sublet space to Intiman.)
Says Russell, "The reaction to the work we did this year was motivating and encouraging."
Adds Kellerman: "Now it's about how to make it sustainable over time."
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The Small Things: The Gift Basket (and other hospitality)
Celebration Church does a tremendous job hosting. When we arrived to our room, they blessed us with a very thoughtful gift basket.
It was packed with water, snacks, and goodies to munch on. On top of the treats, they gave our kids beach toys, sunscreen, and an underwater camera. Since we were going to stay for four days, they even gave us a gift card to the local grocery store.
When we left, one of their staff members met us at the airport (even though I told him not to) to help us return our van and transport our baggage. I'd never expect that kind of generous treatment but was grateful for their acts of selfless and thoughtful hospitality.
When people visit our churches, I want them to know we were thinking about them before they arrived.
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Rona Jaffe is the New York Times bestselling author of the internationally acclaimed novels The Road Taken, The Cousins, Family Secrets, and Five Women, as well as the classic bestsellers Class Reunion and The Best of Everything. She is the founder of the Rona Jaffe Foundation, which presents a national literary award to promising female writers.
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Needing a color pick-me-up today? Feast your eyes on the following phenomenal readers' outfits! Thank you, my fellow color crooners, for joining in and submitting. I hope more of you will get the inspiration bug next time and join in too!
To start us off, the lovely Maigen from La Conception des Femmes submitted the following color party:
P.S. TOTALLY want that pillow now. Nicely done, Maigen! How can you not be inspired by such a color feast?!? Thank you buckets.
Next, the ever talented Rachel from Shoes and Sewing. An older favorite pair of patterned shoes….
Such bright, fun color! Did you do a double-take on that blouse? She HANDMADE it, ladies. For the love… I need your genius sewing fingers, for a week or so. Please send, ASAP. Thanks so much!
Next, reader Lauren sent in her inspiration….a bottle of perfume.
Lauren, those colors are to die for. I think I was grown inside a womb swathed in those colors because they speak sweet color-love to me. Thanks so much for sharing and being inspired yourself!
Next up, the woman who burns the midnight oil every Monday night so that us Anthro-druggies get our sale fix come Tuesday morn….the fearless and fabulous Roxy from Effortless Anthropologie. Turns out I wasn't the only one inspired by the colors green, coral and pool. So glad I've a color comrade!
This outfit just oozes summer spirit, doesn't it? That tiny pop of color on her lobes and the piping on the bag…sweet icing on a summer cake. Thanks so much for your submission, Roxy!
Another Color Comrade finding inspiration from my green, pool, and coral pic is the ever witty and well-dressed Sara, from That Damn Green Dress.
Sara and I could well-have been born from the same egg when it comes to color. I always love seeing what fabulousness her eyes have put together and this outfit was no exception. Luvit. (love it).
Color Comrade Courtnee from the fashionable blog Moments of Whimsy also was stirred by the green-coral-pool trifecta. See?
Courtnee, your shoes are giving me straight-up hot flashes! This outfit is gorgemous. Thanks for joining in!
Color lover Tamara got bit by the Pinterest bug (who hasn't, right?!) and was inspired by the following photo:
I love the floral find on her feet, paying homage to the inspiration subject and the pop of fun in her hair. Well done, Tamara! Thank you ever so much for participating!
And one from yours truly. My stomach had full control of this one.
Hope you have all been carried away in color and felt inspired to go and put together some new combinations ASAP! Inspiration waits for no one.
Do me a fave, pop on the comments and show the ladies some love? Next time, I hope to see the rest of you on here too. Thanks again to all my submitters. You. Rock.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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Starring: Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, Dev Patel, Lillete Dubey, Tena Desae, Ramona Marquez, Liza Tarbuck
Directed by: John Madden
The plot: Evelyn has recently lost her husband and is coming to terms with solitude in her twilight years. Determined to start anew, she abandons Britain for the balmier climes of Jaipur and a grand retirement home called The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. En route, Evelyn meets six other retirees all bound for this luxury development. When the exhausted travellers arrive at their destination, they discover a building in disrepair.
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- " I thoroughly enjoyed this film, it was so true to life, funny but I fully understood and felt all the emotions of the story line, maybe as I was of a similar age!" — migmag, 72, Wrexham
- " This is sexy " — John, 19, London
- " I love films like that because i am idian myself so find the nearest cinema and watch it." — Daljeet, 11
- " Great film, cast if brilliant actors. Definitely recommend to all who haven't seen it yet." — Thomas, 21
- " A wonderful film. You laugh and cry in equal amounts but the cream of our acting crop once again delight the senses with high calibre performances" — Andrew, London
- " Great flick... you leave the cinema with a lovely warm feeling... just what you would expect from a team of actors such as these... Dame Maggie was brilliant!!!" — Paul and Paula, 40, Darwen
- " Just come back from the movie, I loved it. Watching the movie is so heart warming and breaking at the same time one never knows which is which. Is life at an end when love is lost, or does it just start afresh? " — Daniel, 24
- " Brilliant film, best one I have seen in a while, with a great cast! " — Roo
- " brill movie, great actors, beautiful colours" — Catherine, 47, Wolverhampton
- " Worth seeing. Choosing to relocate to India tests their strengths. If you embrace others & their life perspective, life opens to all and we can flourish. " — Catrina, 58, Sydney
- " Some great scenes, one-liners, dramatic themes and moving moments. Too much corny writing inbetween The actors could have written it better themselves." — Reg Oliver, 50, Sydney
- " A heart-warming and thoroughly enjoyable film, with laughs and heart-ache throughout. Brilliant casting and stunning viewing." — Georgina , 27, London
- " A wonderfully optimistic British film! (and I'm not part of the grey pound)" — jodie, 24, cambridge
- " Went with a friend - we both loved it - wonderful cast - so colourful to watch - amusing and touches of pathos - the happy ending was a little contrived - but.." — Carol, 70, Isle of Wight
- " there was actiin from the set off on this film. non stop twists and turns that im normally hot on apotting evaded me in this one!! I loved the quirky story line qnd with the cast in this film it never failed to keep me entertained. Ive already recommended" — Lorna, 29, Swansea
- " I was blown away by this film, a real masterpiece: very funny, very thought provoking and reviews on the web prove that critics dont have a clue. 97/100" — Adam, 22, Macclesfield
- " Omg LOOKS funny and heart warming got the hole package xxxx" — keira , 12, dartford
- " Funny, moving, poignant & totally delightful. Jaipur - stunning." — Ted , 63, Plymouth
- " Thoroughly enjoyable" — pc
- " It's not a good film it's not funny and I would not ever watch this again" — Ozzie, 14, cornwall
- " great film really enjoyed would go and see again" — NannyJ, 60, Littlehampton
- " This was a great film with some very funny moments. True, it isn't going to change the word but does that matter! A great cast and some wonderful scenery of India. Well worth seeing." — David, 41, Cardiff
- " Not impressed with the movie. Gr8 story line and great actors but somewhere there is no reality with what they are producing now. Far 4m reality what is India now" — freddy, 31, manchester
- " First movie on second day of retirement and enjoyed every minute. I'd go see it twice AND I'm going to see Kenny Garrett tonight. Life is good. xxx" — phoenix, 65, aberdeen
- " Just loved this film, felt like a bygone time we had entered into with a modern twist. Beautifully filmed with magical sets and moments. You should go and see this film. Highly recommended" — siegfried, 60, crewe
- " I shall ask my friend to go again excellent film" — hardy, 61
- " Excellent movie, well acted. I chuckled throughout the film. Only criticismm was the stereotypical Indian portrayals. Dev Patel was great." — Ian, Manchester
- " Really great film. Gentle pace " — ingychook, 45, Cardiff
- " Loved this film - maybe it is because I am approaching/in the age group of the senior cast but it made me feel thst new doors can open even as others close." — John, 64, Stourbridge
- " Great film, feel good factor " — Terry, 45, Exeter
- " great film, couldn't be bad with all the best of british actors in it." — val hardy, 61, newark
- " First class film, well acted, would go & see it again." — George, 70, Newcastle upon tyne
- " Very funny but sad in places, makes you realise you have a lot to be thankfull for. Would recommend to anyone." — buntz, derbyshire
- " Well worth watching, brilliant cast and really good film. " — alan, london
- " it is a great pleasure to see such a wonderful cast together" —
- " A very enjoyable film if you are second half of your life. Certainly helped by good erformances from a lot of recognisable stars!" — Ken P, 62, uk
- " Just enjoyed a thoroughly entertaining couple of hours in a full cinema with like minded audience. It was funny, touching and respectful without any dumbing down or insincerity. The piece was full of heart and struck a very encouraging note. " — Maria, 63, lLetchworth
- " Thought it was a super film, thought provoking." — Suzanne, 67, Bristol
- " Excellent script & acting, British Film at its best funny and moving at the same time where were the oscar nominations for best supporting actors in this cast." — Dave604, 68, ATHERTON
- " Luks funny" — Victoria vega, 18, California
- " Funny but works on many other levels. makes you think about life, love and where you want to be as you grow older. Fantastic really "English" film. " — weevil, suffolk
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A BUS crashed into a petrol station this afternoon, police said.
POLICE are hunting a man who drove off after hitting a young woman with his car.
A MAN cheated death after a bus ploughed into a Hamilton petrol station today (Thursday).
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ITV hit show Dinner Date is back for its third series and is looking for bubbly and interesting single people in Glasgow to take part.
It was beginning to look as if we were going to draw a blank since my last column, but thankfully Henry San's win at Fontwell put paid to those thoughts.
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ROYAL Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester will receive a significantly smaller bonus payout this year, David Cameron has revealed.
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