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ABSTRACT: Concentration dependent differences in acute and long-term effects of a 48 h exposure to mechanically or chemically dispersed crude oil were assessed on juvenile lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus). Acute or post-exposure mortality was only observed at oil concentrations representing higher concentrations than reported after real oil spills. Acute mortality was more apparent in chemically than mechanically dispersed oil treatments whereas comparable EC50s were observed for narcosis. There was a positive correlation between EROD activity and muscle PAH concentration for the lower oil concentrations whereas higher concentrations inhibited the enzyme activity. The incidence of gill tissue lesions was low with no difference between dispersion methods or oil concentrations. A concentration dependent decrease in swimming- and feeding behavior and in SGR was observed at the start of the post-exposure period, but with no differences between corresponding oil treatments. Three weeks post-exposure, fish from all treatments showed as high SGR as the control fish. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Marine environmental research. 01/2015; 105C:8-19. - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Produced water is the main discharge stream from oil and gas production. For offshore activities this water is usually discharged to the marine environment. Produced water contains traces of hydrocarbons such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as well as alkylphenols, which are relatively resistant to biodegradation and have been reported to cause adverse effects to marine organisms in laboratory studies. For management of produced water, risk-based tools have been developed using toxicity data for mainly non-Arctic species. Reliable risk assessment approaches for Arctic environments are requested to manage potential impacts of produced water associated with increased oil and gas activities in Arctic regions. In order to assess the applicability of existing risk tools for Arctic areas, basic knowledge on the sensitivity of Arctic species has to be developed. In the present study, acute and chronic toxicity of artificial produced water for 6 Arctic and 6 temperate species was experimentally tested and evaluated. The hazardous concentrations affecting 5% and 50% of the species were calculated from species sensitivity distribution curves. Hazardous concentrations were compared to elucidate whether temperate toxicity data used in risk assessment are sufficiently representative for Arctic species. From the study it can be concluded that hazardous concentration derived from individual species' toxicity data of temperate and Arctic species are comparable. However, the manner in which Arctic and non-Arctic populations and communities respond to exposure levels above established thresholds remains to be investigated. Hence, responses at higher levels of biological organization should be studied to reveal potential differences in sensitivities to produced water between Arctic and non-Arctic ecosystems. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 12/2014; 113C:248-258. · 2.48 Impact Factor - Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C Toxicology & Pharmacology 04/2014; · 2.83 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Offshore oil and gas drilling processes generate operational discharges such as produced water (PW), a complex mixture of seawater with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and alkylphenols (AP). Some of these compounds may interact with the endocrine system of marine organisms and alter reproductive functions. In this study, polar cod were exposed for up to 28 d to a mixture of PAH, alkylated PAH, and AP simulating the composition of North Sea PW, at low and high concentrations (1:2000 and 1:1000 dilution of the original concentrate, respectively). Potential adverse effects of PW on polar cod physiology were investigated through biomarkers of biotransformation (hepatic ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase [EROD] activity and bile PAH metabolites), endocrine disruption (plasma vitellogenin [VTG] levels and sex steroid concentrations), and gonad histology. Plasma sexual steroid levels in fish were not markedly affected by PW exposure, while higher plasma VTG concentrations were measured in females exposed to the high PW treatment for 7 and 28 d. In males exposed to the higher PW concentration, inhibition of spermatogenesis was observed after 28 d in addition to increase of melano-macrophage occurrence in testis. Females exposed to the high PW treatment for 21 d showed a significant increase of atresia incidence. Finally, a significant decrease in oocyte number was observed in high PW exposed female ovaries after 28 d of exposure.Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part A 04/2014; 77(9-11):557-73. · 1.83 Impact Factor -
Article: Impact of dispersed fuel oil on cardiac mitochondrial function in polar cod Boreogadus saida.
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ABSTRACT: In this study, impact of dispersed oil on cardiac mitochondrial function was assessed in a key species of Arctic marine ecosystem, the polar cod Boreogadus saida. Mature polar cod were exposed during 48 h to dispersed oil (mechanically and chemically) and dispersants alone. The increase observed in ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase activity and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon metabolites in bile indicated no difference in contamination level between fish exposed to chemical or mechanical dispersion of oil. Oil induced alterations of O2 consumption of permeabilised cardiac fibres showing inhibitions of complexes I and IV of the respiratory chain. Oil did not induce any modification of mitochondrial proton leak. Dispersants did not induce alteration of mitochondrial activity and did not increase oil toxicity. These data suggest that oil exposure may limit the fitness of polar cod and consequently could lead to major disruption in the energy flow of polar ecosystem.Environmental Science and Pollution Research 02/2014; · 2.76 Impact Factor - Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 01/2014;
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ABSTRACT: Biologically treated wastewater (WW) from the Hammerfest LNG (liquefied natural gas) plant is discharged to the sea. A study using biomarkers in mussels and Atlantic cod was performed to examine whether this discharge meets a zero harmful emission requirement. Caging of mussels close to the outfall and exposure of mussels and fish to WW in the laboratory were conducted, and a suite of contaminant responsive markers was assessed in exposed animals. In mussels the markers included chemical contaminant levels, haemocyte lysosomal instability and nucleus integrity, cellular energy allocation, digestive gland and gonad histopathology and shell-opening behaviour. In fish, biliary PAH metabolites and gill histopathology biomarkers were measured. A consistent cause-effect relationship between WW treatments and markers measured in test animals was not found. The results therefore indicate that the WW emission is unlikely to represent a significant stress factor for the local marine environment under the conditions studied.Marine Pollution Bulletin 02/2013; · 2.79 Impact Factor -
Article: Toxicity of crude oil and pyrene to the embryos of beach spawning capelin (Mallotus villosus).
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ABSTRACT: Due to a northward shift in oil and gas activities, there is an increasing need to understand the potential anthropogenic impacts of oil-related compounds on sub-Arctic and Arctic organisms, particularly those in coastal habitats. Capelin (Mallotus villosus), a key fish species in the Barents Sea ecosystem, undertakes aggregated spawning at both intertidal and subtidal coastal localities in northern Norway. To investigate the sensitivity of capelin embryos to oil compounds, newly fertilized capelin eggs were collected from a spawning beach and exposed until hatch (32 days) to either the water soluble fraction of crude oil or the single PAH compound, pyrene. Threshold levels for egg mortality, development and hatching success were determined. Concentrations of 40 μg/L crude oil (∑26 PAHs) and 55 μg/L pyrene significantly increased embryonic mortality rates and decreased hatching success, compared with controls, indicating that a potential oil spill in the vicinity of capelin spawning grounds may cause significant impacts. No significant incidence of adverse effects such as yolk sac oedema, pericardia oedema, haemorrhages, craniofacial abnormalities, premature hatch or inhibited growth was observed. Histological studies of hatched larvae did not reveal specific sublethal effects in tissues and organs. Developmental delays and subsequent embryo death were noticed at the period of eye pigmentation in affected groups. Early life-history stages of capelin are sensitive indicators of PAH impacts, but the mechanisms responsible for the toxic effects require further investigation.Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 02/2012; 108:42-52. · 3.12 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In the Barents Sea, the limited data on biological relevant indicators and their responses to various anthropogenic stressors have hindered the development of a consistent scientific basis for selecting indicator species and developing practical procedures for environmental monitoring. Accordingly, the main aim of the present study was to develop a common set of baseline values for contaminants and biomarkers in three species, and to identify their strengths and limitations in monitoring of the Barents Sea. Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), Icelandic scallop (Chlamys islandica) and Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) were sampled from a north Norwegian fjord in March, June, September and December 2010. Digestive glands from the bivalve species and liver from Atlantic cod were analysed for biomarkers of oxidative stress (catalase [CAT], glutathione peroxidase [GPX], glutathione-S-transferase activities [GST], lipid peroxidation as thiobarbituric reactive substances [TBARS] and total oxyradical scavenging capacity [TOSC]), biotransformation (ethoxyresorufine-O-deethylase activity [EROD]) and general stress (lysosomal membrane stability [LMS]). Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals in the bivalves and PAH metabolites in fish bile were quantified. Finally, energy reserves (total lipids, proteins and carbohydrates) and electron transport system (ETS) activity in the digestive gland of the bivalves and liver of Atlantic cod provided background information for reproductive cycle and general physiological status of the organisms. Blue mussel and Icelandic scallop showed very similar trends in biological cycle, biomarker expression and seasonality. Biomarker baselines in Atlantic cod showed weaker seasonal variability. However, important biological events may have been undetected due to the large time intervals between sampling occasions. Physiological biomarkers such as energy reserves and ETS activity were recommended as complementary parameters to the commonly used stress biomarkers, as they provided valuable information on the physiological status of the studied organisms. Interpretation of the seasonality in oxidative stress biomarkers was in general difficult but TOSC and lipid peroxidation were preferred over the antioxidant enzyme activities. This study is the first reporting seasonal baseline in these three species in a sub-Arctic location. Overall, the Icelandic scallop was considered the most adequate organism for environmental monitoring in the Barents Sea due to the interpretability of the biomarker data as well as its abundance, ease to handle and wide distribution from the southern Barents Sea to Svalbard.Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 01/2012; · 3.12 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Reliable risk assessment approaches for Arctic environments are requested to manage potential impacts associated with increased activities in Arctic regions. We performed toxicity tests on Arctic and temperate species exposed to the narcotic acting oil component, 2-methyl naphthalene. The experimental results were used to quantify concentration causing lethality to 50% of exposed individuals and no-effect concentration (individual level). For estimates at community level, the hazardous concentrations affecting 5% and 50% of the species were calculated from sensitivity distribution curves. These survival metrics were then used to elucidate whether temperate toxicity data used in risk assessment are sufficiently representative for the Arctic. Taking data uncertainty into consideration, we found no regional difference in tolerances to 2-methyl naphthalene either at the species level or at the community level. Hence these data support a conclusion that values of survival metrics for temperate regions are transferrable to the Arctic for the chemical 2-methyl naphthalene, as long as extrapolation techniques are properly applied and uncertainties are taken into consideration.Marine environmental research 08/2011; 72(4):179-87. · 2.34 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Lysosomal membrane stability, lipofuscin (LF), malondialdehyde (MDA), neutral lipid (NL) levels, as well as halogenated organic compounds (HOCs), Cr, Cd, Pb and Fe concentrations were analyzed in liver of black-legged kittiwake (BK), herring gull (HG), and northern fulmar (NF) chicks. There were significant species differences in the levels of NL, LF and lysosomal membrane stability. These parameters were not associated with the respective HOC concentrations. LF accumulation was associated with increasing Cr, Cd and Pb concentrations. HG presented the lowest lysosomal membrane stability and the highest. LF and NL levels, which indicated impaired lysosomes in HG compared to NF and BK. Lipid peroxidation was associated with HOC and Fe2+ levels. Specific HOCs showed positive and significant correlations with MDA levels in HG. The study indicates that contaminant exposure can affect lysosomal and lipid associated parameters in seabird chicks even at low exposure levels. These parameters may be suitable markers of contaminant induced stress in arctic seabirds.Marine Pollution Bulletin 07/2011; 62(8):1652-60. · 2.79 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The Herring gull (HG) (Larus argentatus) is naturally exposed to halogenated organic compounds such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) through its diet. During periods of food scarcity, arctic seabirds experience lipid mobilization, allowing stored lipid soluble contaminants to re-enter the body circulation. In the present study, we investigated the effects of PCB exposure and fasting on the antioxidant defense system in HG chicks. Forty newly hatched chicks were exposed to contaminated cod liver oil for 6weeks and then fasted for 1week. We assessed the hepatic total oxyradical scavenging capacity (TOSC) against peroxynitrite, hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals, and measured glutathione (reduced: GSH, and oxidized: GSSG) levels and the enzymatic activities of catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase. The results show that fasting significantly increased the HOC levels in the HG chick livers. Limited effects were observed on antioxidant responses; significant effects were only found for catalase (CAT) activity, Se-dependent GPX activity and the GSH/GSSG ratio in the exposed and fasted group. CAT and Se-dependent GPX activities correlated negatively with the PCB concentrations within this group, and a nonlinear relationship between glutathione and contaminant levels was also found. These effects were generally not observed after exposure or fasting alone and were likely related to the high PCB levels induced by the combination of exposure and fasting.Science of The Total Environment 06/2011; 409(14):2717-24. · 3.16 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In an international collaborative effort, an impact analysis tool is being developed to predict the effect of accidental oil spills on recruitment and production of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in the Barents Sea. The tool consisted of three coupled ecological models that describe (1) plankton biomass dynamics, (2) cod larvae growth, and (3) fish stock dynamics. The discussions from a series of workshops are presented in which variables and parameters of the first two ecological models were listed that may be affected by oil-related compounds. In addition, ecotoxicological algorithms are suggested that may be used to quantify such effects and what the challenges and opportunities are for algorithm parameterization. Based on model exercises described in the literature, survival and individual growth of cod larvae, survival and reproduction of zooplankton, and phytoplankton population growth are denoted as variables and parameters from the ecological models that might be affected in case of an oil spill. Because toxicity databases mostly (67%) contain data for freshwater species in temperate environments, parameterization of the ecotoxicological algorithms describing effects on these endpoints in the subarctic marine environment is not straightforward. Therefore, it is proposed that metadata analyses be used to estimate the sensitivity of subarctic marine species from available databases. To perform such analyses and reduce associated uncertainty and variability, mechanistic models of varying complexity, possibly aided by new experimental data, are proposed. Lastly, examples are given of how seasonality in ecosystems may influence chemical effects, in particular in the subarctic environment. Food availability and length of day were identified as important characteristics as these determine nutritional status and phototoxicity, respectively.Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part A 03/2011; 74(7-9):605-19. · 1.83 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The past decades of monitoring discharges from oil and gas industry have revealed that although there are indications of adverse effects in tissues of aquatic organisms, little is known about their temporal development. Furthermore, observations in wild-caught individuals have not been clearly reproduced in laboratory studies or caging studies, and vice versa, and the results are therefore not easily interpretable. There is clearly a need for exposure studies designed for monitoring the development of effect markers in individual fish over chronic periods to low contaminant levels. Through repetitive nondestructive sampling, the progression of effects may be monitored in individuals, significantly reducing the number of fish needed in exposure studies. A laboratory exposure study was designed to be able to monitor selected parameters in individual Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Passive integrated transponders in combination with visible implant elastomers were used to study individual fish during the exposure period (44 wk). Fish were measured (weight and length) and a blood sample was taken for analysis of hematocrit, DNA damage (micronucleus), and oxidative stress (total oxyradical scavenging capacity) at up to seven time points. There were no apparent adverse effects of treatments on the health of experimental fish, frequency of micronucleated erythrocytes, or oxidative stress in whole blood. It is possible that the time scale was not sufficient for development and detection of parameters included here or that red blood cells may not be a suitable matrix for the selected analyses. Future studies need to include other parameters in blood to investigate their sensitivity to low-concentration exposures.Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part A 03/2011; 74(7-9):555-68. · 1.83 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The efficiency of antioxidant defenses and relationship with body burden of metal and organic contaminants has not been previously investigated in arctic seabirds, neither in chicks nor in adults. The objective of this study was to compare such defenses in chicks from three species, Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis), and Herring gull (Larus argentatus), and the relationship with tissue concentrations of essential metals such as selenium and iron and halogenated organic compounds, represented by polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). The results showed significant species-specific differences in the antioxidant responses which also corresponded with metal and PCB levels in different ways. The capability to neutralize hydroxyl radicals (TOSC-HO•) and the activities of catalase and Se-dependent glutathione peroxidases (GPX) clearly increased in species with the higher levels of metals and PCBs, while the opposite trend was observed for Se-independent GPX, TOSC against peroxyl radicals (ROO•) and peroxynitrite (ONOOH). Less clear relationships were obtained for glutathione levels, GSH/GSSG ratio, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase. The results showed differences in antioxidant efficiency between the species, and some of these defenses exhibited dose-response-like relationships with measured levels of selenium, iron and ΣPCBs. PCBs, selenium and iron levels were positively related to the responses of antioxidants with potential to reduce HO•/H₂O₂ (Se-dependent GPX, CAT and TOSC against HO•). However, direct causal relationships between antioxidant responses and contaminant concentrations could not be shown on individual level. Varying levels of metals and contaminants due to different diet and age were probably the main explanations for the species differences in antioxidant defense.Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C Toxicology & Pharmacology 03/2011; 154(1):28-35. · 2.83 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The scheduling of life history events over the year is a central characteristic of organisms in seasonal environments. Here, we report on seasonality in growth rate and cellular energy allocation, as well as timing of maturation, egg production and brood release, through a full annual cycle of Onisimus litoralis, a lysianassoid amphipod dominating soft bottoms in the intertidal zone in the high Arctic. We observed that O. litoralis follows a semelparous 2 yr life cycle, with growth and development mainly taking place in summer, but with slow growth also in winter, which with the lack of energy reserves suggests that it feeds year-round. The importance of the spring bloom of phytoplankton in fueling growth and development is reflected in carbohydrate and protein content. Relatively stable lipid content and no build-up of energy stores prior to egg production indicate income breeding. Seasonal differences in energy consumption are apparent, with higher consumption in summer, but as a result of increased energy content during summer, the energy budget remains relatively stable during the whole year. The life history observed is similar to that of previous studies, but our observations do not support iteroparity, which has been suggested by others. Parental care, through a `start pack' of energy to the offspring and the ability to time the brood release to favorable conditions, add flexibility to the life history strategy. Easy access to the species and a good understanding of its biology support further use of O. litoralis as an indicator species for environmental change in the Arctic.Marine Ecology Progress Series 11/2010; 417:115-U135. · 2.64 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The present study aimed to assess the ecological situation in the Pechora River Basin (east part of Sub-Arctic Russia) using histopathologies of fish and to relate fish health to environmental quality. This paper reports histopathological alterations of fish kidney, liver, and gills and their association with chemical contamination of the Pechora River. A variety of histopathological changes was found. Differences between studied species and sites of the Pechora River with regard to the type, prevalence, and severity of lesions were studied. The types of the lesions indicated that fish respond to both direct toxicant effects of contaminated water and sediment, and secondary stress effects caused by factors such as parasitism. The structural modifications found in this study are a result of acute damage associated with short-term exposure as much as chronic response due to long-term pollution.Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 10/2010; 74(3):355-65. · 2.20 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The potential effects of sucralose on the Arctic copepods Calanus finmarchicus and Calanus glacialis were studied in Disko Bay, Greenland. Sucralose is a non-calorie sweetener and chlorine derivate of sucrose containing three chlorine atoms. Scandinavian screening studies of sucralose in 2007, revealed sucralose in all effluent samples. To investigate whether sucralose is harmful to the Arctic aquatic ecosystems, possible short-term effects were investigated on egg production, hatching rate, food intake and mortality of two species of Arctic copepods. The copepods were exposed to six different concentrations (0–50,000 ng · L) of sucralose, which spans the range of concentrations found in the screening studies. Exposure led to no mortality among the copepods. Food intake by C. glacialis increased with increasing concentrations of sucralose. In C. finmarchicus, food intake did not differ with increasing concentrations. No effect of sucralose was observed on egg production of C. finmarchicus. Despite increased food intake with increasing concentrations of sucralose, C. glacialis did not increase its egg production. The results show that both species responded weakly to sucralose, but with C. glacialis being possibly slightly more sensitive to sucralose than C. finmarchicus.Chemistry and Ecology 10/2010; 26(5):385-393. · 1.18 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In order to mimic the biological effects of an oil spill in Arctic waters, we examined several types of biomarkers (genes, enzymes, metabolites, and DNA damage) in polar cod Boreogadus saida experimentally exposed to the water soluble fractions of crude oil. During 4 weeks of exposure, induction of the studied biomarkers exceeded baseline levels. The mRNA expression of the cytochrome P4501A1 (cyp1a1) gene was the most promising biomarker, with glutathione S-transferase (gst) as a suitable complement. The delayed ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) and GST activities and their persistence following 2 weeks of depuration may allow detection of previous exposures in field samples. The composition of PAH metabolites in the bile indicated the bioavailability of different PAH size-classes. Although mRNA expressions of antioxidant defense genes were induced at start of the exposure, with the strongest responses from catalase and cytosolic superoxide dismutase, they were poor for oil monitoring purposes due to their very short response times. Significant DNA damage demonstrated genotoxicity even at low PAH concentrations (<15 μg L−1) and was correlated with benzo(a)pyrene and pyrene metabolites in the bile.Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 05/2010; · 3.12 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Seasonality of biomarker baseline levels were studied in polar cod (Boreogadus saida), caught in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard, in April, July, September and December, 2006-2007. Physiological parameters (condition factor, gonado- and hepato-somatic indexes, energy reserves, potential metabolic activity and antifreeze activity) in polar cod were used to interpret the seasonality of potential biomarkers. The highest levels of ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase (EROD) activity occurred concomitantly with the highest potential metabolic activity in July due to e.g. intense feeding. During pre-spawning, EROD showed significant inhibition and gender differences. Hence, its potential use in environmental monitoring should imply gender differentiation at least during this period. Glutathione S-transferase and catalase activities were stable from April to September, but changed in December suggesting a link to low biological activity. Knowledge of the biomarker baseline levels and their seasonal trends in polar cod is essential for a trustworthy interpretation of forthcoming toxicity data and environmental monitoring in the Arctic.Marine Pollution Bulletin 04/2010; 60(8):1336-45. · 2.79 Impact Factor
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Hi I am running Vista Home Premium SP2 with IE9. The problem I have is that I want to go back to IE8 but I can't find IE in the list of programs in the programs and features list to uninstall it. What am I doing wrong? Regards Allan
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Try Add remove.Turn Windows features on or off.Scroll down to IE9 and untick it.Then press Ok and wait for it to uninstall.
To be on the safe side make sure you have another browser that you can use in case it removes IE8 as well.
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If IE9 updtate happened recently it may be easiest to use the windows system restore back to just before you installed it
Cheers HC
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I happen to think this is pretty good advice (but I suppose I would):
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Thanks guys.
Just after I posted this I remembered that IE9 came down as an update so I un-installed the update. Reesult. Thanks again. Regards Allan
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Warren: The information on John Pratt, Jr. being in Washington County, NC/TN has thrown a wrench into a chapter of my book. John Pratt received a 100 acre land grant from NC in Washington County on 6 January 1795 adjoining Obediah Neal. He is in the 1798 Washington Co., TN tax list and on 4 January 1809 sold 70 acres in Washington County, TN to Amon Haile adjoining Obi Neal, Shadrack Hail and Mr. Crawford. From 1798, in Greene County, TN, James Pratt, Sr. (from Rockingham Co., NC), interacts with Obediah Neill (who marries Elizabeth Pratt in 1799)all the way through 1816. There is a John Pratt whom I believe is one of the sons of James Pratt, Sr. in these Greene County, TN lists. I had thought the Washington County, TN and Greene County, Tennessee John Pratts were one and the same man but now I am not so sure. I have a lot more on the Bedford County, VA Pratts but have never linked them with my other lines. Please let me know whether you have run across any connection. Thanks. Eddy Pratt Notify Administrator about this message?
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I am a lab technician at Ohio State University and we are starting a new hops program here that we are very excited about! We have plans to start the rhizomes in greenhouses this March and then transplanting them in the field after the last hard frost. Since we have a limited budget I would like to make sure that the rhizomes survive the whole process! Does anyone have a protocol I could follow or even any helpful suggestions for starting rhizomes in the greenhouse? If it helps, here is a list of things I am wondering about: Soil Type? Pot size? (I am thinking 1 gal will be large enough, but the smaller the better for the sake of reducing costs!) Watering (how much/how often? From what I understand it is very important to avoid over-watering of the young plants) Temperature? Lighting? Humidity? Pruning? (I read at some point that the first bines should be cut back, and also the plants can be cut back if they are growing too fast) Hardening of the plants before transplanting? (Moving the plants outside for periods of time before transplanting to get them used to the conditions) Tips on transplanting into the field? I would be very grateful for any suggestions you have regarding these topics and other information you have. Thanks for your time! We don't yet have a website regarding our project, but I have included a press release and a blog post below: Press release: http://extension.osu.edu/news-releas...microbreweries Blog post: http://gardinerlab.blogspot.com/2012...ch-at-osu.html
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Itâs being called âPharmageddon in Floridaâ. Thatâs the title of a two-day summit highlighting the growing trend of prescription drug use, misuse and abuse in the Sunshine State.
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Last night, the Mayor of St. Petersburg held the first Mayorâs Night Out, where the Mayor and representatives from more than ten municipal departments gather to hear the voice of residents. Promising to stay as long as necessary, the mayor and others answered questions ranging from speeding complaints to stop signs. But the one issue that most people wanted to discuss was the proposed firing of Boyd Hill Nature Preserveâs small staff of park rangers.
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Going into next weekâs series of four primary elections, Barack Obama hold a 91-delegate lead over Hillary Clinton. But who are these delegates? And when the question comes to Florida, will they count?
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A lawsuit filed by a Tampa Democrat against the Democratic National Committee over Floridaâs loss of all of its delegates to the convention has been given a second life.
In August, political consultant Vic DiMaio filed suit against the DNC, claiming that stripping Florida of its Congressional Delegates because of the early primary voting date was unconstitutional. But in October, federal Judge Richard Lazzarra threw out the case.
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The activists referenced an audit by a Florida Inspector General which found that Aramark was collecting âwindfall profitsâ from its contract with the state, and that by doing the work for itself, the state could save approximately $7-million a year.
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A little over a year ago, a Florida Inspector General blasted the Aramark Corp., saying the company had made millions in "windfall profits" from savings instead of passing them along to the state's prison system.
The Philadelphia-based company was contracted by the state back in 2001 to provide food service at most of its prisons in order to save the state money.
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Itâs one of several proposals expected to be issued this week by the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission, the bipartisan group of non-elected officials who convene every two decades to try to revamp the stateâs system of funding.
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Florida Republican voters handed John McCain a solid 5-point victory last night, giving the Arizona senator momentum as he heads into Super Tuesdayâs 20 plus primaries and caucuses.
The McCain victory has already affected the GOP landscape. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani, disappointed by his third-place finish after campaigning for nearly 60 days in the state, announced today that he dropping out of the race and will endorse McCain.
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This was my first experience using Airbnb and it turned to be really pleasant stay with everything went as expected. It was 3 of us and we were looking for two bedroom option which was not easy to find. This was our best bet during New Year holidays. Located in Chinatown, apartment is very well situated only 2 minutes walk away from the nearest metro station. If the weather is nice both financial district in the downtown and most of popular destinations in the upper Manhattan are within 30-40 minutes walk. One thing to mention that apartment is located on the upper floor of an apartment building with no lift, but Evelyn has warned us well in advance. Apartment was very clean, all sort of sheets and towels and basic utensils available. One more to remember for international travelers: make sure you have cell phone available as there is no ring on the front door and you will have to communicate to Evelyn somehow to get there. She is really welcoming and responsive host and very nice person. We did not have any real issues during our stay so i would strongly recommend this place for anyone looking for affordable and convenient accommodation in NYC.
Due to a problem with this apartment, Evelyn proposed us to switch to a smaller apartment in the same area (and a partial refund). Despite this small issue, Evelyn has been a great host: she's extremely nice and flexible and it was extremely easy to communicate with her. She's a highly recommendable host.
Appartment: Die Wohnung sah genauso aus, wie auf den Bildern. Ich war überrascht, wie neu und sauber das Appartment war. Ich habe drei Wochen in dem Appartment gewohnt. Es besteht aus zwei getrennten, abschließbaren Zimmern, einer Küche und einem Badezimmer. Es ist zwar schade, dass kein TV oder Radio vorhanden ist, dies wusste ich aber durch die Beschreibung schon vor meiner Buchung. Lage: Es liegt mitten in Chinatown, weshalb die Nachbarschaft kaum Englisch spricht. Es gibt viele chinesische Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, die zu Fuß zu erreichen sind. Die Lage war für mich perfekt, weil das Appartment in der Nähe meines Arbeitsplatzes lag. Es ist eine vergleichbar sichere Gegend für New York. Vermieter: Evelyn und Monika waren zwei sehr nette Vermieterinnen. Sie standen stehts im Kontakt mit mir und haben mir sofort geholfen, wenn ich etwas gebraucht habe. Anbindung an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel: Mit dem Bus oder Subway ist man schnell (in ca. 20 min) beim Time Square. Lärm: Nachts hat man lediglich das Rauschen der Heizung gehört, was in New York überall so ist. Vom Verkehr hat man bei geschlossenen Fenstern nichts gehört. Ich würde dieses Appartment jedem weiter empfehlen.
The apartment was great as depicted in the pictures. It was warm and VERY clean, as well. The only problem we had was that the water in the shower was not warm enough.The building that the apartment is, depreciates its value but the inside of the apartment is well-maintained. It is definitely worthy of its money. Amelie, Evelyn's friend, was very friendly and easy-going. There was a misunderstanding in the beginning for getting the keys, but everything was easily dissolved. We had a pleasant experience in Evelyn's apartment. Definitely recommend it.
Appartement très bien situé dans New York (à 2 min du métro). L'intérieur est propre sans souci particulier. Le seul problème est la douche où l'eau était froide durant les 5 jours. Le bruit est un peu présent à ce 4ème étage, mais bon c'est New York !!! :-) Sinon je recommande l'appartement et l'hôte.
Thanks a lot. The place was perfect. We enjoyed our stay.
We stayed at Evelyn's place for 4 nights. We didn't really use most of the stuff in the apartment since we were outside most of the time, but all the basics were covered. I'd say the two bedrooms were quite spatious compared to NY standards. One thing that did bother us a bit was the general heating system. There was no possibility to adjust (or we didn't find it) and it made a lot of noise during the night (probably some trapped air in the piping system). Nonetheless a good place for a short term stay and close to 3 different subway lines!
First of all, the location of the house is excellent for tourist experience. Evelyn is very nice host, helpful and polite. We stayed in her house as 3 people and house was large enough. It was clean, furnitures were new and very comfortable. We highly recommend.
We experienced very pleasant stay . The location of the apartment is very convenient to walk around especially china town, lower east area where many cozy cafe,restaurants are there, and it is also close to the Grand station of Line B. Apartment layout of one master bedroom and another bed room with 2 single beds is perfect for our family(4 people). Thanks, Eva!
El departamente es exactamente como se muestra en las fotos. La descripción coincide exactamente. No olvidarse que son 4 pisos por escalera. El barrio es interesante, uno siente que está en China. No tivimos contacto con la dueña pero la comunicaion fue muy fluida. Nos dejó hacer el check in temprano y el check out tarde. Gracias Evelyn por hospedarnos.


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$500 CADMy bike was stolen on Sunday the 31st of August in KELOWNA near London Drugs store.
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I would like to address to the person who did it. Be a man. Please text me, call me and I will buy my bike back. It was a bike of my wife and it's more than a bike for her.
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Sep 28, 2013Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite L frame 1800$
$1800 CADI sell my Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite L frame (19'') for 1800$
A set of chain + brakes + pedals + .... will be a gift (you can see the photo) if you buy till 25 of December.
Excellent condition. Front and rear suspension were maintained at S4 suspension this year.
New brake pads, new cassette and new chain.
Nice bike. Nothing to do. Nothing to invest. Only ride.
Full specs you can find here: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/archive/2011/sjfsr/sjfsrelite#specs
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The bike is in Montreal. Je parle francais aussi.
THE PRICE is 2000$ and it's NON negociable.
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Spin the Black Circle: Hendrick power will dominate
Move over Pat Riley. Jimmie Johnson may need to use your trademarked phrase:
J.J. has a 69-point lead on Charlotte race-winner Jeff Burton and an 86-point lead on Greg Biffle; Carl Edwards, who was locked in a close duel with Johnson just a couple of weeks ago, finished 29th at Talladega and 33rd at Charlotte and now is a whopping 168 points behind, with little hope for his first championship.
With five races left in the Chase, is Johnson a shoo-in? Well, not quite. After all, Jeff Gordon was leading Johnson by 68 points after five Chase races last season, and we know how that worked out. However, it took a superhuman effort from the No. 48 to pull it off: Johnson went on to win four straight races after Charlotte in '08, and cruised to his second straight Nextel Cup championship. It's more than unclear that either Burton or Biffle has such a run in him.
However, it's also important to note Gordon didn't exactly perform badly while Johnson was winning races at the end of last season. Gordon finished third, seventh, seventh and 10th in those four Johnson wins, which explains how he was still within 86 points of his teammate heading into Homestead. If Gordon had crashed out of any of those races, he'd not only have let J.J. get insurmountably in front: he'd have let in Clint Bowyer, too. All this is by way of saying if Johnson has a disaster or two in the next few races, we'll be right back in the jumbled mess this Chase started in. Need more proof? Check out this table, which shows which driver was leading the Chase through five of 10 races, by how much, and who the eventual championship winner turned out to be:
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Year | Leader | lead | over |
2007 | Jeff Gordon | 68 | Jimmie Johnson |
2006 | Jeff Burton | 45 | Matt Kenseth |
2005 | Jimmie Johnson | tied | Tony Stewart |
2004 | Kurt Busch | 24 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
In each of the Chase's first two seasons, the leader after Charlotte (or the guy who was tied for the lead) went on to win the points title. But in the past two, once we've seen disaster befall the top couple of guys (Burton and Kenseth), and once we've seen a second-place guy go on an insane hot streak. Either way, what looks set in stone right now most decidedly isn't. Of course, the Hendrick cars are as consistent as they come at Martinsville, so if we're looking for a points shakeup, it isn't likely to happen Sunday.
Meanwhile, ESPN.com's Race for the Cup continues. My picks for this week's matchups are:
Jeff Gordon over Jimmie Johnson
Denny Hamlin over Tony Stewart
Jeff Burton over Clint Bowyer
Carl Edwards over Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick over Greg Biffle
Dale Earnhardt Jr. over Matt Kenseth
Jimmie Johnson over Carl Edwards
Jeff Burton over Greg Biffle
Jeff Gordon over Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Matt Kenseth over Kevin Harvick
"Given To Fly" (Featured Elite Drivers)
(Last Week: Jimmie Johnson, 6th; Carl Edwards, 33rd)
The top two cars in the Hendrick stable are so consistently good at Martinsville, you'd be foolish to go anywhere else with your top fantasy plays. Jimmie Johnson is my best bet this week. That's not to say he'll necessarily win the race, because he doesn't have incentive to push the envelope, but he hasn't finished outside the top 10 at Martinsville since the spring of 2002, a span of 12 races. He won each of the first two Car of Tomorrow events at this track (last season), and finished fourth here back in March. He'll be in the top five Sunday, come rain or shine. Well, OK, they don't run in the rain, so: come shine.
Meanwhile, Jeff Gordon is actually my pick to win the race outright, but because he might be more willing to push his car (and the competition), he's a slightly riskier fantasy selection. Still, Gordon hasn't finished outside the top 10 at this track since the fall of 2002 (that's 11 straight races), and of course has those seven career Martinsville wins. Since Gordon is 245 points out of the Chase lead, he's got nothing to drive for here except a win, to break his victory-free skein in 2008. I think he'll do it. The guy has finished second, third and second here in the Car of Tomorrow.
"Rearviewmirror" (Midrange Drivers of Note)
(Last Week: Kasey Kahne, 2nd; Elliott Sadler, 20th)
Juan Pablo Montoya is a nice sleeper for a top-15 here, because Martinsville's exceedingly sharp and flat turns in some ways resemble a road course's hairpins, and of course, Montoya is an awesome road-course driver. In his three career starts at this venue, all in the Car of Tomorrow, JPM has finished 16th, eighth and 13th, and he'll be under-priced for Sunday's event.
I'll also take Martin Truex Jr. as a surprise top-15 entrant. Truex has never been very good at Martinsville: he's never topped 19th here, and his finishing average in the COT at this place is right around 23rd. But that's never made very much sense to me. Truex is a really good driver on flatter tracks, as evidenced by his dominant runs at Loudon over the past couple years: he's got four straight New Hampshire finishes between third and seventh. I think some of those skills finally translate to Martinsville, and the No. 1 team looks sharp Sunday.
"Not For You" (Beware Of This Driver)
(Last Week: Denny Hamlin, 16th)
This section of STBC is devoted to finding the guys who, statistically speaking, don't excel on the present week's track and/or track style. I'm not definitively predicting a guy will stink at this week's race; rather, I'm saying there are more consistent fantasy options elsewhere. This week, I'm staying away from Greg Biffle. (Remember, during the season's final 10 races, I'm only allowing myself to select "Not For You" drivers who are actually in the Chase.) Per usual, I issue my regular disclaimer that Biffle (and every team in the Chase) has tremendous equipment and always has a chance of flat-out winning nearly any event he enters. But Martinsville isn't a place where the Roushketeers are typically all that great, and The Biff himself has managed only one finish better than 20th in the past five Martinsville events. The No. 16 team won't like to hear this, considering they've still got a legit chance at their first points title, but they're going to be in survival mode in this one -- hoping to hang on until Biffle can get back on the mile-and-a-half cookie-cutters he loves so much.
"Nothing As It Seems" (Weekly Sleepers)
(Last Week: David Reutimann, 32nd; Sam Hornish Jr., 22nd)
Travis Kvapil finished 18th here back in March, and overall on the flat tracks in the Car of Tomorrow has a finishing average right around 20th. Kvapil has stumbled badly over the past month, his pole at Talladega notwithstanding, and hasn't ventured inside the top 20 in any race since Loudon, the Chase-opener from last month. Still, given that he was pretty good in that race (and at Richmond the week before), and given his top-half finish at this track earlier this season, I feel all right taking a deep flier on this Yates team.
And I'll also give a nod to Aric Almirola, who fills in once again for Mark Martin in the DEI No. 8. Almirola qualified and practiced really well at Martinsville back in March, but had his radiator blow up on him during the race, whereupon he finished 42nd. But remember: Almirola has been really solid on the short tracks this year in relief of Martin, and finished 18th at Loudon back in September. He needs to keep his nose clean and his car on the track, but if he does, I think Almirola gets you a surprise top 20 on Sunday.
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new wood floors - vacuuming vs dust mopping plus mop questions
We're moving into a new home with brand new oak floors. We've never had hardwood floors and I need to buy a new vacuum and mop.
I'd like to make regular vacuuming and damp mopping a 'chore' for my 9 year old. So I thought I'd get a lightweight corded stick vac like the Bissel Power Edge Pet. I like that model because there's no beater bar to mar the floor. I know most vacuums have an adjustment to turn off the beater when you use it on hard surfaces but I don't want to risk that she'll always remember to make sure it's off.
Or would simple dust mopping work as well as vacuuming? If so, I'd rather let her use a dust mop. Then I would get a better vacuum with cleaning attachments.
And I'd also like some advice about regular wet mopping as well. I know you aren't supposed to leave the floor wet so it needs to be some kind of absorbent, barely damp mopping. I thought I'd get a Sh-mop for mopping. Or is there a better option?
Any advice for this new-wood-floor newbie? Thanks!
Here is a link that might be useful: Bissell stick vac
I don't think your 9 year old daughter will be tall enough to hold the handle of a stick vacuum in the right position. A canister type vacuum would be better.
A vacuum will pick up the dirt/sand grit that mars wood floors. A dust mop will push the dirt/sand grit around but not pick it up, it is heavier than dust.
Check out the special sprays to use on wood floor to mop with rather than using water.
I do not quite understand how a "9 year old is not tall enough to handle a stick vacuum in the right position." At 9 years old, I was quite experienced with vacuuming as well as other children that age and slightly younger.
The Bissell Stick vac will do just fine for anyone. The handle will pivot up or down.
The Bissell in question is a good stick vac. I like how easy the dirt container is to empty. There is no filter in the bin, but you will have to clean out a filter below the bin occasionally. Depending on how often you use the vacuum, it could be cleaned every month or two.
This vacuum, with the "V" shaped floor nozzle, does require some relearning. With a regular, flat front nozzle, you can push the front of the nozzle straight into the baseboard. With this different design, you will have to turn the nozzle, so that you are vacuuming parallel to the baseboard. I do not find that a big issue
If you have alot of animal hair to pick up, the "pet" model would be a better choice, because it uses two strips of rubber instead of bristles. Hair will not get caught in the strips, whereas they would have a better chance of doing so with the bristle strips. Get is while you can, because it is being discontinued.
Whether to choose a vacuum or a dust mop for better cleaning would depend on what is picked up. If there is animal hair, dirt, sand, then a vacuum would work more efficiently. Not all hair and dirt are going to stick to a mop. I think that sometimes a vacuum is easier to use in a large area. Just pick it up and forget it. No need to go back and pick up any piles or hair that "got away".
Thanks. My 9yo is tall and I don't think she'd have a problem. We don't have inside pets now and after spending several days perusing this board it's really scared me off having any pets in the house ever, lol. But with two children I'm guessing we'll end up with one sooner or later.
We live on a farm and we're all traipsing in and out all day so our floors do get used a lot. I'm more concerned with getting up gritty dirt, kitchen spills, and toddler crumbs than pet hair.
geguymw - it sounds like you're familiar with the Bissell. Two things bother me about the Bissell that maybe you can answer. One is I wonder how well it "lays down" to vacuum under furniture. The other is how well it'll get into tight spaces, say if you have a few inches next to an end table.
It looks to me like if I get the Bissell it'll just be for quickie cleaning 2-3 times a week and I'll also need a vacuum with attachments to clean area rugs and crevices. OR I can just buy a larger vacuum and pray she'll always remember to turn the roller brush off. (She's very blonde and she "forgets" a lot, lol.)
I guess I'm leaning toward a stick vac just to keep it easier/fun for her to manage that task. Getting out the big vacuum is a weekly chore I don't look forward to now, mainly because my current vac doesn't do well with edge cleaning.
Here's another stick vac I'm looking at. It's more expensive but I like that you don't have to buy replaceable filters for it, it lays flat for vacuuming under furniture, and looks easier to empty the dirt without spilling it. But I'm afraid I'll come in one day and find her vacuuming with the beater brush on by accident so maybe I'd better stick with the bissell.
ugh, I realize this is a dumb thing to be hung up on but those floors were expensive and I want them to last until she's an old lady. Thanks for the help.
Here is a link that might be useful: Hoover cyclonic stick
I use a Dyson DC35 vacuum on my new wood floors & the Bona mop. Our floors are very dark wood color & EVERYTHING shows up on them! The combo makes my floors look great.
Like I said earlier, the Bissell has a learning curve; with the different design of the nozzle head. It will not get in between furniture, if the space is minimal. But then again, there again, most others will not either. The Bissell will get the dirt around a furniture leg, if you run the nozzle up to it. The largest amount of suction is in the center. Check out the Bissell video demo.
The Hoover corded Stick vac, that you mentioned will clean well also. Both this Hoover and the Bissell have easy emptying dirt cups. filters which will need to be cleaned out regularly, so I would not leave it to your child to maintain it.
The corded Hoover does have a rotating brushroll, but it is very weak, so there should be no problem of it scratching floors. It has to be weak, because of its small motor. Do not expect it to do great deep vacuuming. Leave that to the big guys.
Eventhough the Hoover can lay flat, the body of the vacuum may get in the way. It all depend on how far you want to go under furniture and how low your furniture sits. You see, both vaccuums will go under furniture if it is only about 5"or 6".
I probably would pick the Hoover over the Bissell, because it has a slight advantage on carpeting, plus the Hoover will have available part longer than the Bissell.
rosieo-So glad you're finally moving in!!! Make sure you post some pics of the finished product! Like you, we're on a farm--45 acres & lots of hardwood floors in the house. After I got a light scratch on the floor using a Dirt Devil vac for hard surfaces, I decided to try the Swiffer Vac & I have to tell you, I love that thing!!! It vacuums and dustmops all at the same time. DS who is 6 years old can even use it just fine. It's super light & glides under the toe kick of the cabinets and under the edge of the sofas perfectly. The vac part is battery powered & picks up crumbs, chips, hair, dust, dirt, etc. with no problem. I'm able to vac the kitchen, mudroom, pantry, family room, hall, foyer & if I'm quick, the dining room & master bath before the battery runs out. You can pick one up at any Wal-Mart, KMart or Target. Good luck!


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