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2007 - 2013Production Company
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Alex ShevchenkoScreenwriter
Bill RinierMain Cast
- Catherine Bell as Denise Sherwood
- Wendy Davis
- Brian McNamara
- Terry Serpico
- Ashanti as Latasha Monclair / Latasha Durant
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- Alyssa Diaz
- Joshua Henry
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- Elle McLemore
- Sterling K. Brown
- Brooke Shields as Katherine "Kat" Young
- Drew Fuller
- Kelli Williams as Jackie Clark
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"Dragon's Breath", Caramel Popcorn Bites "cooked" in Liquid Nitrogen, at the Bazaar by Jose Andres
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Succulent Duck breast with parsnip, apples, bacon, butternut squash & red wine at Animal
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Beautiful Pork! In the kitchen of Sri Siam Cafe.
Masala Dabba, my Indian Spice Tin.
Sri Siam Cafe's Fried Fish Cake: Ground fish and green bean patties, seasoned with curry paste then deep-fried.
Delicious & Recession Proof SPAM served in a vintage toast holder, front view
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"Philly Cheesesteak" Air bread filled with cheese and topped with Kobe beef from opening night of the Bazaar by Jose Andres.
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Bunchy Carter
Alprentice "Bunchy" Carter was an African American activist who was killed on January 17, 1969. He is celebrated by his supporters as a martyr in the Black Power movement in the United States.
Early history[edit]
In the early 1960s Carter was a member of the Slauson street gang in Los Angeles. He became a member of the Slauson "Renegades", a hard-core inner circle of the gang, and earned the nickname "Mayor of the Ghetto". Carter was eventually convicted of armed robbery and was imprisoned in Soledad prison for four years. While incarcerated Carter became influenced by the Nation of Islam and the teachings of Malcolm X, and he converted to Islam. He would later renounce Islam after an encounter with Eldridge Cleaver citing contradictions and focus on the black liberation struggle. After his release, Carter met Huey Newton, one of the founders of the Black Panther Party, and was convinced to join the party in 1967. In early 1968 Carter formed the Southern California chapter of the Black Panthers and became a leader in the group. Like all Black Panther chapters, the Southern California chapter studied politics, read BPP literature, and received training in firearms and first aid. They also began the "Free Breakfast for Children" program which provided meals to the poor in the community. The chapter was very successful, gaining 50–100 new members each week by April 1968. Notable members included Elaine Brown, and Geronimo Pratt.
The Southern California chapter of the Black Panthers[edit]
The Black Panthers were opposed by the secret FBI operation COINTELPRO, and the party was referred to as "the greatest threat to the internal security of the country" by J. Edgar Hoover. As revealed later in Senate testimony, the FBI worked with the Los Angeles Police Department to harass and intimidate party members. In 1968 and 1969, numerous false arrests and warrantless searches were documented, and several members were killed in altercations with the police. The "Breakfast for Children" program was effectively shut down by daily arrests of members; however, these charges were most often dropped within a week. "The Breakfast for Children Program," wrote Hoover in an internal FBI memo in May 1969, "represents the best and most influential activity going for the BPP and, as such, is potentially the greatest threat to efforts by authorities to neutralize the BPP and destroy what it stands for." Later that year, Hoover submitted orders to FBI offices: "exploit all avenues of creating dissension within the ranks of the BPP," and "submit imaginative and hard-hitting counterintelligence measures aimed at crippling the BPP."
The Black Panthers were also rivals of a black nationalist group named Organization Us, founded by Ron Karenga. The groups had very different aims and tactics, but the groups often found themselves competing for potential recruits. This rivalry came to a head in 1969, when the two groups supported different candidates to head the Afro-American Studies Center at UCLA.
The killings[edit]
At a Black Student Union meeting at UCLA's Campbell Hall on January 17, 1969, Bunchy Carter and John Huggins, another BPP member, were heard making derogatory comments about Karenga, the founder of Organization Us. Other versions mention a heated argument between Organization Us members and Panther Elaine Brown. An altercation ensued during which Carter and Huggins were shot to death.
BPP members originally insisted that the event was a planned assassination, claiming that there was a prior agreement that no guns would be brought to the meeting, that BPP members were not armed, and that Organization Us members led by Ron Karenga were. Organization Us members maintained the meeting was a spontaneous event. Former BPP deputy minister of defense Geronimo Pratt, Carter's head of security at the time, later stated that rather than a conspiracy, the UCLA incident was a spontaneous shootout. The person who allegedly shot Carter and Huggins, Claude Hubert, was never found. During the Church Committee hearings in 1975, evidence came to light that under the FBI's COINTELPRO actions, FBI agents had deliberately fanned flames of division and enmity between the BPP and Organization Us. Death threats and humiliating cartoons created by the FBI were sent to each group, made to look as if they originated with the other group, with the explicit intention of inciting deadly violence and division.
Following the UCLA incident, brothers George and Larry Stiner and Donald Hawkins turned themselves in to the police, who had issued warrants for their arrests. They were convicted for conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of second-degree murder, based on testimony given by BPP members. The Stiner brothers both received life sentences and Hawkins served time in California's Youth Authority Detention.
The Stiners escaped from San Quentin in 1974. George Stiner has not been recaptured. Larry Stiner survived as a fugitive for 20 years, living in Suriname. He surrendered in 1994 in order to try to negotiate help for his destitute children in Suriname. He was immediately returned to San Quentin to serve out his life sentence. His children remained in precarious and impoverished circumstances for eleven years, until they were able to come to the U.S. in 2005.
The LAPD responded to the attack by raiding an apartment used by the Black Panthers and arresting 75 members, including all remaining leadership of the chapter, on charges of conspiring to murder Us members in retaliation. (These charges were later dropped.) This reaction fueled claims that Us was being used by the FBI to target the Black Panthers. Later in 1969, two other Black Panther members were killed and one other was wounded by Us members.
The Black Student Union at UCLA was shocked and devastated by the murders and ceased to operate effectively on campus for several years. Richard Held was promoted to the special agent in charge of the San Francisco office.
In the years following the deaths of Carter and Huggins, the Black Panther party became more suspicious of outsiders and became more focused on defense rather than community improvement. The group was more marginalized and officially disbanded in 1982.
Bunchy Carter had a son who was born in April 1969, after Carter was murdered. His son, coincidentally, attended California State Long Beach (1987–1992), while Ron Karenga was the chairman of the Black Studies Department.
- Further reading
- Elaine Brown, A Taste of Power: A Black Woman's Story, Doubleday, New York, 1992.
- Scot Brown, Fighting for US: Maulana Karenga, the US Organization, and Black Cultural Nationalism, NYU Press, New York, 2003.
- The Black Panther: Black Community News Service newspaper, Berkeley, Spring 1991.
- Kit Kim Holder, The History of the Black Panther Party 1966-1972: A Curriculum Tool for Afrikan Amerikan Studies, 1990, Amherst College Library, Amherst, Mass.
- Huey Newton, War Against the Panthers: A Study of Repression in America, University of California Santa Cruz, June 1980.
- Ward Churchill and Jim Vander Wall, Agents of Repression: The FBI's Secret Wars Against the Black Panther Party and the American Indian Movement, South End Press: Boston, 1990.
External links[edit]
- The FBI's War on the Black Panther Party's Southern California Chapter by the Maoist Internationalist Movement
- Los Angeles Gangs from streetgangs.com
- Civil Rights Movement cemented in UCLA history by the Daily Bruin, UCLA
- Children of the Revolutionary LA Weekly feature on the 1969 UCLA shootout that killed John Huggins and Bunchy Carter.
- Bunchy Carter at Find A Grave


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- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons salted Marcona almonds, roughly chopped
Preheat a grill to high. Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Grill the chicken until marked and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
Meanwhile, make the dressing Combine the garlic and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until the garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Transfer the garlic and oil to a blender; add the 2 whole piquillo peppers and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
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The issues focused on in the short fiction of Katherine Mansfield seem to try to explore and depict the various challenges facing women in her context. In particular, the position of women in a patriarchal world is examined, as women have to operate within a man's world. Shorter stories such as "The Bay" and "The Prelude" explore how women set up the domestic sphere as "their" territory, with men feeling uncomfortable and powerless in it. In addition, stories such as "The Garden Party" and "The Doll's House" examine New Zealand society and the ubiquitous presence of class and how it impacts women of all different positions in society.
You might like to focus on the way that in some of her short stories Mansfield presents women as being weak, powerless, isolated and dependent. In particular, "Miss Brill" explores the psyche of a woman who is desperate to convince herself she is significant but at the end of the story is forced to acknowledge the emptiness of her life. Likewise, "The Little Governess" explores the position of dependency of a woman abroad the first time and thus extremely vulnerable to the abuse of an old man.
Another aspect that her fiction seems to capture is the various epiphanies experienced by women. "The Garden Party" and "Her First Ball" are good examples of this type of fiction, where Laura in the former looks upon the dead body of Mr. Scott and suddenly realises how frivolous her life is, and Leila in the latter is faced with the ephemeral nature of her beauty and youth.
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33 Responses to "On Being a Vampire (sort of) or Why Fake Fangs Made Me Who I Am"
I don't think we met this GM, but my hubster Michael and I have known Shane for going on 15 years… and many of the others you have now met – and we hope to meet you in future.
Now you have gotten the WW bug, though, you are officially part of the family. My husband and I met through the game and still maintain most of our old friends – and it's like we grew up together – marriages, kids, degrees, jobs, moves, etc…. most of us have found it's for life. Personally, we'd taken hiatus early 2000s and came back GM 2010 (after Shane personally called a bunch of us and told us VtM was back and he wanted us to come back to play), and it was like falling back home (and by HOME, I mean that safe place where you feel loved and inspired) – only better – because it wasn't just Cammies or OWbNers or TTers… was the whole lot of us in one big incestuous huddle under the GM flag.
Over a decade ago, Shane made the joke of having t-shirts made that said "White Wolf – getting geeks laid since 2001." Now, I think we can update those to "WoD – bringing fans HOME for 2 decades and counting." Glad to have you in the family. The next 20 years should rock all the more!
Ah – figured out how to sign on via Facebook! If you are now into LARP, contact me if you like and I can hook you up with my network – many old players with huge careers and families who still find time to play on the side. Unlike Shananigans who gets to play for a living! ;D
Great. I weaned myself off Cam almost a decade ago and now after reading your article, I'm ready to jump in a costume and take off to the nearest game: gas money, babysitter, and not having a clue about the new history or rules be darned!
Excellent article, reminds me of all the great folk who have become so very, very dear to me – those folks I met when I wasn't even being me, lol! -
Hi, Elissa. I want to say that, while I didn't get your namesake until you mentioned it, I did associate you with the inimitable Dante Alighieri. I'd say "I'm sure you get that a lot," but I'm not sure how many people know who that is. ;)
Throughout your post I was mentally cheering, pointing at the monitor and yelling "this! This! So very much this!" I owe a huge debt to White Wolf for contributing to my life in ways so deep I'm not even sure how pervasive it is.
As a young lexophile, Vampire enamoured itself to me immediately by its almost casual inclusion of words like "protean," "obfuscate," "gangrel," "brujah," and the like. And it presented me with a panoply of new words to research and add to my ever-expanding lexicon.
In school, History was one of my weaker subjects, as it never really interested me, but as with you, once I found an excuse, I devoured it. I swept up so much about the Renaissance and Victorian periods, largely due to Mage: The Sorcerers Crusade and Victorian Age: Vampire.
I started paying back my service to White Wolf in '99 when I joined their nascent demo teams. That didn't work out, but I contributed a lot to the teams as a whole, and later joined up on the first official moderated chat as one of the first Storytellers. Then I opened up a news site. Then I started contributing graphics to the community. Then I became a WW forum moderator. Then I opened up a Wiki. (I linked a couple of these to you on Twitter.) Now I've got my name in V20, Shane roped me in to represent the WOD Chat community, and I still don't feel like it's enough. The more I give them, the more they keep giving me, and the more I have to repay them again. It's the best kind of relationship. It's been five years since the last time I played in a World of Darkness game, and another five before that since the last time I ran one. But I'm still an enthusiastic member of the community, and I don't see that stopping anytime soon.
Thanks for your excellent blog post. I expect regular reports on how Better Off Dying is going. (:
I just have to say that game(s) my girlfriend and I got to share with you at the Grand Masquerade were among the dearest and best memories we can constantly bring to the front of our thoughts when we think back on the Grand Masquerade! From that first moment meeting you in line where we talked about me having ticket number 1 for the GM special edition V20 book to that rousing Sabbat game where we were trying to save all of blood magic and Disciplines, you were a beacon of what a true contributor to the gaming community of not just World of Darkness, but its life as a whole should be! Thank you for that, and we look forward with great anticipation to see you at next year's Grand Masquerade =D!
Ahem… "even the Lasombra" indeed. ::shakes head:: Once a Brujah always a Brujah. ;)
Welcome. We are always glad to have new members to our community. especially old members that didn't know they were part of our community. I live in San Diego and I know there are a bunch of games in OC and Riverside. There are also NWOD games in LA. So you should come join us sometime. We would love to have you.
I could talk a lot about this (and probably will at some point — hooray Skype gaming), but I think some of the energy comes from the fact that folks like Russell and me actually came from the community. When I walk around the convention, I don't see fans — I see the people I've been gaming with for nearly 20 years. In fact, I still have problems getting used to the idea of being a "celebrity."
I've been meaning to do a blog post about the mindspace of going from being a fan to being a creator on the thing you're a fan of. Maybe I should get around to that.
Also, I'd REALLY encourage you to boil this or your previous post down and submitting it to FlamesRising for their VtM Retrospective: http://www.flamesrising.com/submission-guidelines/vampire-the-masquerade-retrospective-guidelines/
I'm guessing the Matt up there is Matt J! I'm another local from San Diego and eagerly welcome you to the LARP scene, local or not(though local does make it so much better for me).
I also discovered VtM in my teenage years. I was a Freshman in High School, trying to discover why these were supposedly the best years of my life since I felt so out of place. Sitting beside the drama building I discovered the gamer group who gave me access to the VtM books as well as a life long love for the game. There is something in those books that immediately hooked me; hooked me enough to get dressed up in black and play paper rock scissors at midnight. Those books also helped inspire me to read, to learn, to figure out what they were referencing.
I hope your blog just inspires ONE person to download the book and find a love affair with a new world. Look forward to playing paper, rock, scissors with you and yelling praises to Caine!
So you hated it then?
Oh, we played Changeling table top together! Hello there. :)
This was a great read- thank you for this. And I can relate on so many points… particularly the bit about how VtM augmented one's education. I didn't start playing until I was out of High School, but I was never into history or writing, but the amount of history I've learned since in researching character backgrounds has changed both of those things immensely. And it's done wonders for my vocab (I have a friend who swears obfuscate isn't a real word…)
But the bit about how nice people were? Yes, yes, and yes.
I'm socially awkward – I'm sure that it has nothing to do with my favorite past time involving I'm pretending I'm a vampire or a faerie. :) But I don't do crowds well, and I'd only been a member of the Cam for a few months with no real chance to actually game… but I'd decided months ago that TGM was going to be my graduation present to myself, and dammit, I was going to deal with crowds and people and panic attacks and I was going to like it, because my favorite game was having a 20th birthday party.
And yet… everyone was so exceedingly kind. People who learned I was new would stop me in the lobby and demand to know if I was enjoying myself. People would stop me near the door of the Monteleone at 2 AM and make sure I wasn't walking back to the Sonesta by myself. Someone saw me wearing my badge when I was grabbing a sandwich one night between games to make sure I'd heard the location had changed. And so I went from forcing myself to go to this thing I knew I'd struggle with, to now counting down the weeks to the next one, and looking at my calendar to see how many other events I can make throughout the year.
So… thank you. for articulating this so well. And for stealing the scroll out of the Duke's safe. And giving the kid the picture of his mother back. :)
I was at GM this year and it being my first WW convention, was impressed by it. Much of what you wrote transcribed to me, especially about the kindness of people. My husband and I are not LARPers. He never has LARPed and I only did once with an ex of mine. We are big table topers. I'm a local to New Orleans and some of the cons I've been to here have had some very ugly (not so nice) people.
It is funny, even though I am a local, I felt like I was an outsider. This didn't stop the fellow con goers from being welcoming. I know most people were not from the south, but it sure felt like some amazing Southern Hospitality. It truly was amazing to see so many people who were actually happy to be there, and didn't act like it was a chore.
Thank you for a lovely article (especially love the fact it is from a fellow lady). Maybe next year I'll try one of those LARPs out, or maybe I'll get my husband to run one of his epic table top games. Either way, this con and all those people made me want to be a part of this larger community that I had no idea existed.
Oh MAN, Eddy, I am so excited for Better Off Dying (or what I call it – Sunday Funday Super Vampire Happy Time Hooray)!
I am too, quite honestly. I had been debating a "back to basics" Vampire tabletop game for a while, and this was just a perfect confluence of events.
And, as I'm sure Joel will tell you, I totally geeked out about our game at TGM. I think my quote was something to the effect of "we're playing with the people who MADE THE GAME. If I could go back in time and tell myself that I 14, I'd think I was SO COOL!" I spent the past 15 years of my life hanging out with rock stars so it takes a lot to get me to geek out. So be flattered.
I really am. Thank you. That means the world to me, honestly.
Rock stars and game devs can both be total diva dicks. They can also be totally uninterested, not engaged in the experience, aloof, and unhappy.
One of my coworkers once said that my superpower is that I can be excited about anything. That's not entirely true (I can also be a snarky son of a bitch when riled — that's my Brujah/Irish side), but I just don't see the benefit in being a dick to people that like your work.
So thank you – for a great game and a great experience!
I was nervous too — I mean, ACTUAL media people from LA were coming to play in MY game! Would I suck? Would I talk to fast? Would it be boring? OH MY GOD SO MUCH COULD GO WRONG.
But it didn't. And it was awesome. And it will continue to be awesome.
And for MaxXx too. She's pretty neat and I'm excited to explore her as we game.
Hell, I'm just glad that someone actually GETS some of the punk culture stuff I crammed into her. That made me incredibly happy!
[…] And someone sent a link in an e-mail this morning for the LARP organization that I'm a member of and I read the post. I liked it so much I thought I'd share it here for anyone who may be interested. On Being a Vampire Sort-Of…or…Why Fake Fangs Made Me Who I Am […]
The GM was the first real LARPing experience for Emily and I as well. At first we had some difficulty in the Cam since everyone was kinda there on character business, but some nice Anarchs were kind enough to tell our characters how the power structure worked, how to mostly avoid, and how to get by (the simple fact it WAS the Anarchs and not a Cam group made us chuckle for days). We finally found a table that was mostly open to sit down at and talk with the other people at it. Turned out we sat down with a nest of Settites! No need to fear as they actually started introducing our characters to other characters not only in their clan but in others throughout the Cam as well ^^! And then the 5-way philosophical discussion between this Philosopher King Brujah and 4 Settites ensued for a great deal of the rest of the night. When you can make the Snakes tie their tongues in a topsy-turvy tangle as you offer counterpoint and new arguments against theirs, all-the-while with a broad smile across all their faces, you know you had a good night =).
From the vids, it looks like your LARP(s) were just as involving and fun to behold!
so…apparently Philosopher King Brujahs are supposed to ally with Setites to get the job done right…I like this plan! I'm glad to be a part of it =D!
Grow up. Just, grow up. Oh and lose some weight and get laid more. Sooo funnny, my grandma founded Carthage. Get some therapy too.
I loved reading your post. I found Vampire the Masquerade shortly after it was released when my friend bought the book and got our D&D group to try it out (Vampires?! That's weird but okay I'm in).
I looked down on LARP when I was younger as weird and strange until I tried it. It is easy to sit back and judge others when they are different but who knows where I would be if I had not tried it out. I would certainly not have all the friends I do now if I had not followed some people to a Troupe game being run at UCR.


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To be admitted as a first-time freshman, the applicant must present a transcript showing graduation from high school or GED, and the score and percentile achieved on the ACT or SAT. Home educated students will be admitted using the same criteria. However, home educated students seeking federal financial aid will be required to submit an officially recognized high school diploma or equivalent.
To be admitted on regular freshman status, an applicant must have scored at or above 20 on the ACT or 950 on the SAT test and have a high school cumulative grade-point average at or above 2.5 (excluding remedial course work). In addition to the academic criteria outlined above,the admissions counselor may request two references: one from a high school counselor or teacher, the other from a church leader (pastor, youth pastor, Sunday School teacher, mentor).
The Admissions Office is responsible for determining the overall "fit" of an applicant with the university. Academic, social, and spiritual factors are considered. It is helpful for the applicant to provide as much relevant information as possible in determining whether there is a good match between the applicant and the university.
Mandatory Placement in English
Students for whom English is a second language will take the COMPASS/ESL test for placement in the appropriate English class. Students placed in ESL classes will continue in the English track each semester without a break. (English I will immediately follow ESL III, and English II will immediately follow English I.) Freshmen who score below 20 on the English section of the ACT or below 500 on the SAT verbal section will be placed in EGL 1003 Basic English.
Mandatory Placement in Mathematics
Freshmen who score below 19 on the math section of ACT or below 480 on the SAT math section will be placed in MTH 0153 Intermediate Algebra.
ASPIRE Admission
An applicant who is unable to qualify for admission under regular criteria may be admitted by action of the Admissions Committee. First-time freshmen and transfer students having test scores or GPAs below the required minimums may request consideration by the committee. Such applicants may be asked to write an essay describing their reasons for seeking a Christian college educational experience, their career goals, and their plans for succeeding at John Brown University. If possible, the applicant will be interviewed by an admissions counselor. The interview may be conducted in person or by telephone.
Students whom the committee permits to enroll will be required to participate in ASPIRE - the Academic Success Program for Inspiring and Reaching Excellence. ASPIRE supports students academically so that they have opportunity to be successful in their first year at John Brown University. As part of the Head, Heart, and Hand mission of the university, we seek to come alongside these students to offer guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
ASPIRE stipulations include the following:
1. Academic load limited to 13-14 credit hours for the first semester and 16 credit hours during the second semester.
2. Required enrollment and participation in Strategies for College Success.
3. Bi-weekly grade checks.
4. Monthly individual meetings with the director of Student Support Services.
5. Specialized advising and tutoring.
ASPIRE charges a one-time fee of $500. Students and their parents or guardians must sign a commitment to participate as part of the admission agreement.
Only a limited number of students are accepted into ASPIRE each year. Once this limit has been reached, candidates are placed on a waiting list.
Transfer Students
To be admitted as a transfer student, the applicant must have been enrolled in college as a full-time student for at least one semester following high school graduation. Each college must send an official transcript directly to John Brown University. A high school transcript and standardized test scores may also be required. Transcripts for all transfer students are subject to academic review prior to acceptance. An overall college grade point average of at least 2.5 is required, and a grade of 'C' or better is required in each course received for credit. Any transfer student with less than a 2.5 cumulative GPA, regardless of ACT/SAT score, will be brought to the Admissions Committee for review. Any transfer student with fewer than 24 transferable hours is subject to standard high school admissions requirements (20 ACT or 950 SAT) plus 2.5 high school GPA.
The following students will be brought to the admissions director for internal review and subsequent committee review when deemed necessary: 1) those transferring from a junior or community college with no or a sub-standard ACT or SAT score (minimum 20 ACT or 950 SAT) regardless of GPA or 2) those transferring from a fully-accredited four-year institution with less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA and with no or a sub-standard ACT/SAT score.
Entering transfer students having more than 24 semester hours transfer credit receive scholarship consideration on the basis of college credit.
Non-Degree Students
Students wishing to enroll at the university without pursuing a degree should indicate this on the application form. Applicants may be asked to submit additional academic information, such as transcripts and test scores (ACT or SAT). The application process is streamlined and there is no processing fee, but non-degree students are required to pay for all instruction and other services at the regular rate. Such students may enroll for no more than 11 hours per semester, and credit earned may count toward a degree only after students reapply and are accepted for admission under regular student status. The reapplication process must include all relevant transcripts and applicable test scores.


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by Ken Nail Pioneer's AVH-P4100DVD DVD receiver boasts a 7" motorized screen for easy viewing, combined with outstanding audio performance and ample expansion options. It'll make a real statement in your car's double-sized dash space. A complete audio/video package The AVH-P4100DVD's LCD touchscreen shows videos and movies in bright, clear detail when you're parked, and doubles as an easy-to-use touchscreen for controlling your car audio system when you're driving. You'll have plenty of music choices while you're cruising. With the touch of a button, the AVH-P4100DVD's face motors down so you can slip in a CD or DVD full of music files you'll have access to days of music for those epic road trips. Use Pioneer's Touchslide Fastforward/Rewind system to find your favorite tunes by simply dragging a fingertip across the screen. The powerful internal amp delivers your tunes convincingly, while the 3-band equalizer provides toneshaping opportunities galore. Activate the built-in high-pass filters to improve the performance of your speakers by removing the low bass they just can't handle. Three pairs of high-voltage preamp outputs, including a dedicated subwoofer output, simplify connecting external amplifiers. Expand and customize Purchase Pioneer's CD-iU200V iPod® adapter and add your favorite playlists to the music mix. You'll see song info on the receiver's screen, and you can even watch your iPod's videos when you're parked. When your iPod is connected the receiver bypasses your iPod's built-in digital-to-analog converter, using its high-quality DAC to deliver your music files with the highest fidelity possible.Add an optional satellite radio to enjoy an unparalleled variety of news, sports, talk, and commercial-free music, or add an HD Radio tuner for the sweet sound of free HD Radio AM/FM broadcasts. Connect a game system or another external audio/video source to the rear A/V input, and add another audio source to the rear auxiliary input. The rear USB input accommodates your USB storage devices. You can even add a rear-view camera for extra safety when backing up in tight spots. Pioneer's optional Bluetooth® adapter allows hands-free phone calls when you're driving it's much safer than fumbling around for your phone when you get an important call. For a look that's all your own, customize the AVH-P4100DVD by choosing from five display colors and 112 key panel illumination options. The look can match your car, your style, or your whims whatever combo you choose, you'll stick out from the crowd. Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles. Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver. Product Highlights:General features:DVD/CD receiver with internal amp (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)7" motorized slide-down touchscreenfive customizable display colors and 112 key panel illumination choicesfits double-sized dash openingsaudio/video features:plays MP3/WMA/AAC files recorded on CD and DVDsupports video playback from DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX, and Video CD discshigh- and low-pass filters3-band parametric equalizer with 6 preset EQ curvesbass boostExpandability:compatible with Pioneer iPod adapter, Bluetooth adapter, satellite radio, HD Radio tuner, and CD changerinputs: rear A/V input, rear USB and auxiliary inputs, rear-view camera inputoutputs: video output, 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, subwoofer)Other information:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)CEA-2006 compliantwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee DVD receivers: They're not just for movies DVD receivers add a new level of entertainment to your vehicle. You can watch a movie on the screen when you're parked on a Saturday night, or play a DVD through your rear seat video setup on the road. Touchscreen receivers allow you to breeze through menus with the tip of your finger. Most DVD receivers feature a USB input for audio from your iPod, and the ability to add an adapter that allows video to display on the screen. Some receivers even offer connections for a center speaker and a subwoofer, so you can build a full-fledged theater in your car, just like at home.
Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD Written By Steve, Anchorage, AK on Friday, May 07, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I put this unit into my '07 Tacoma. I used a Polk PA 500 amplifier and two sets of Polk speakers. The sound is incredible. I added the Bluetooth and it is extremely handy to use this system to talk while I drive. The layout is bright and easy to use and I am generally extremely pleased. There are two problems, though, that I have, both centering on my iPhone. I have an iPhone 3GS and this unit will not import the data from my phone. Not such a big deal, but it is an inconvenience. I have to look at my phone to see who's calling. The second issue is frustrating. Whenever I start my car and plug in my phone, the iPod will play for 5 - 20 seconds and then the sound will stop. According to the display, my iPod is still playing, but no sound. The solution is to unplug my phone and plug it back in. This does not happen if I use my old iPod or my wife's iPod. It only happens with my phone. These are two minor problems. Otherwise, I really enjoy this unit.
Great CD Player Written By Jake, NC on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great in-dash. I installed it in my 02 tacoma and it looks amazing. The screen is sleek, and the sound settings are great. I hooked my PS2 up to it, and that also works well. Buy the ipod cable its a great addition to a sweet cd player.
Wow this thing even gives you hea... Written By Mark, Denver, Co on Saturday, November 07, 2009 Wow this thing even gives you headend controll of your IPOD. All your favorites at your finger tips.The gooies are by far cooler and easier to use then the competitors, I love the ability of having a fully adjustable EQ.Even preset adjustments are able to bring out the best sounds out of any system. Added Rockford Fosgate Amps, Sub, and Infinity Speakers make this a system that will make anybody a insta audiophile. The Installation was quick and painless,a slight modification to the vehicle faceplate and I'm styling. Thanks for all the parts and support, couldn't have done it without you!!
Nissan Titan Written By dane6895, Wapwallopen, PA on Monday, November 02, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I love this unit. I had a couple diffrent ones and I was hesitant because it seemed to good to be true at this price. But I installed it and right away I noticed a huge diffence in sound. There is alot of adjustments you can use. IIt's almost overwhelming. But I hooked it up to Clarion and Polk Audio Components getting pushed by a Clarion 1550 to a JL stealthbox with 2 10s and a Polk Audio 400.1 to the mids and highs. I am in love. The DVD is quick and has beautiful clarity. The sceen angles in 3 diffrent possitions. The buttons and the background can be changed to just about any color you want. The rear view camera screen works really fast. I honestly have no complaints about this unit. Would definately buy again, poosibly a second. Thanks Crutchfield.
Good product Written By sahoopes, Wichita, KS on Monday, August 24, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed into a 2007 Ford Fusion to replace stock 6-CD MP3 Ford Stereo. This was my first do-it-yourself stereo install. Crutchfield made it easy. I also have the Bluetooth module and the steering control module. Both were easy to install and work perfectly. I do not miss my 6-CD changer at all. Only let down for me is the unit (or the bluetooth module) drop the phone connection after each call. About 1 minute later it re-connects.
Great unit! Written By Ron, Mount Dora, Florida on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed this unit into a 2008 Tundra Double cab with the HD radio and Sirius adaptors a couple of months ago, and love it. The sound improved the stock speakers a lot, but I wanted more. After installing with new speakers (component in front/coax in rear) amps and a 10" MTX sub, the sound is much better. The adaptor sent with the radio matches the dash and the radio looks great installed. HD radio sounds better then the sirius does, and CD's are even better . The best feature is the USB, I loaded music onto a thumb drive and works perfect, it even plays the music in random or in order if wanted. The EQ is a bit tedious, it took a while to get the sound the way I wanted it, but works great. Some of the display graphics could be laid out better, station presets on one page rather than scroll for #6, and the clock is only 24hour format, but I would buy again for sure.
Excellent for Mustang w/Shaker 1000 Written By Andy, Herndon, VA on Thursday, July 09, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed this unit in my Mustang to replace the factory Shaker 1000 head unit. The install was fairly straight forward with minor guidance from Crutchfield as needed (was my first installation of an aftermarket system). The sound is terrific and the display is quite nice as well. I appreciated the ability to adjust both the display and button colors for consistency with the stock dash lighting. The unit itself looks great in the dash with the supplied bezel - giving as close to a "factory" look as possible. The highlight is definitely the iPod interface. I would recommend this system to anyone who is looking for a full touch screen display, but does not require navigation.
Perfect Unit for 2008 Nissan Frontier CC Written By Crutchfield, Slidell, LA on Sunday, June 28, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After having researched a lot of different dvd receivers, the Pioneer Avh-p4100dvd seemed like the best bang for your buck. I am very pleased with all its features including full ipod functionality and a very responsive user friendly touch interface. If you are like me and want a unit that works great with the iPod, this unit surely is your best bet. It has many other great features such as link play, a great equalizer, and much much more... This unit not will not disappoint and I am very happy with the guidance that Crutchfield has provided when deciding what head unit would be the best for my 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab.
Decent radio Written By mikeb0560, Worcester, MA on Saturday, June 27, 2009 I go all the accessories and add ons for this system. This system is pretty nice. Easy to install. Everything worked 100%. The only complaint I have is the DVD will not play unless a wire is hooked up to your parking brake.
Great Unit Written By Saint, Nashville, TN on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 I installed this unit 2 weeks ago and it is great. Pros: user friendly "at least for me" very customizable from the colors of the buttons and touch screen buttons to the background. dvd video looks amazing sound quality is great Cons: custom background is a not as clear as I would like. the clock can only be set as a 24 hour clock. "military time" the eq is only 3 band "but you can adjust the frequency so barely a con" sucks to install into a F-150."Not a fault of the unit" Overall a great unit, the cons i list are things that don't bother me at all. But if you do own a F-150 be prepared for a custom install.
Worth Every Penny Written By Dennis, MD on Monday, June 01, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After trying many units this one takes the cake, I havent found a flaw yet. The sound from my not-yet-upgraded factory speakers was amazingly deep and crisp. The full 7" touch screen is beautiful and displays movies sharp and bright. The icons for all the functions of the units are pretty straight forward, i havent had to check the manual for much. This stereo comes alive when you use digital music. It has to be the most intuitive and effective ipod connection and control to date. The unit controls the ipod almost exactly the same as the ipod itself. Its not the prettiest screen but the ease of use makes you overlook the lackluster icons. You can dance through the menus by alphabet or just dragging OR tapping the scroll bar. Awesome! Overall the best stereo I could ask for.
Great Unit Written By Kyle, Fort Myers, FL on Monday, May 18, 2009 This unit is great. I got it to replace a single DIN Jensen that just did not cut the mustard as far as user options and neatness of controls are concerned. The USB cord supplied worked fin with both an iPod nano and my Iphone3G without the extra cord that Pioneer says you need. I guess the cord is used for iPod video functions, but I would rather burn a dvd of a movie and play it from the dvd slot and not take up room on my iPhone. Not having a ton of buttons is great for everyday use, but the setup was a little more menu intensive due to the lack of no push and hold type sequences. All-in-all the unit is great and the clock is the only true down-fall so far (I called Pioneer and they said the next firmware update will fix that). The preset buttons on the screen could be placed a little better since the screen shows 5 of the 6 and scrolling is necessary to get to the 6th one (no biggie). I would buy this unit again for its clean look and great feel and functionality if you need a double DIN without navigation.
Great Unt Written By Michael, Woodbury TN on Thursday, May 14, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit is great in every way. The interface is easy to understand, the touch response of the screen is outstanding, and the sound is amazing. The high and low pass filters work together flawlessly. Installed in a 98 Altima with infinity 6022si's at each corner and 2 10" MTX 4500's in bass slammer box 300rms Alpine amp. The only drawback I can find is that it cannot be completely turned off. When it is turned off the screen displays "off" in the upper left corner for some time then it slips into demo mode. Toggle switch in line with the ACC wire fixed it though.
Very Good Unit Written By Keith, Nashua NH on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 I got this units as a present. beyond good for the money. the screen is good, sounds is beyond good. the sub control works very good. i am a fan of DVD recivers that have the option to change its angle. you get 4 options for the screen, and once you turn the car off it resets its self back into the radio. On start up it comes back to your desired angel. Light color control is fun, most people dont review that you can customize the colors of the buttons. you have the options of CD-DVD-Ipod (Full controll from screen) and thumb drive. love it! Pros: easy install (Mainly to crutchfields master install sheets) GREAT sound, you do have the option of CD-DVD i just us a 32 GB thumb drive for now. Full Ipod control from screen. Screen angles. change of colors to match the car. Good with an amp. Cons: none yet (Other then now i do wish i had the GPS) Recommendations: Get Crutchfields easy install guides, and kits. most places do not custom make installs, also call at any point and they will help you figure anything out. this was my first install on my own. beyond helped me!
The only one you need. Written By Ken, Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 30, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is an AMAZING stereo! I have had it installed for two days and since then I have been looking for ANY reason to drive around. VERY easy to use and has pretty much everything that you could possibly want in a stereo. I would buy 10 more if I had the need to. I highly recommend this stereo!
Fantastic Written By tiller, MA on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 i installed this in my 2004 subaru impreza WRX and i think it is amazing. the installation was a snap with the free gear and was very simple, i wish there were better instructions on how to install the E-brake safety thing. the ipod works fantastic and no problems with that, except the video, i bought zoolander and couldn't figure out how to get the actual movie to play, all it does is play the sound. but once i figure out how to install the e brake i'm sure everything will be fine. the colors and images are awesome.
Satisfied Written By Gigi, Miami, FL on Sunday, April 19, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I haven't been able to check out all of it's capabilities, but so far so good. It's a very stable unit (which has been my main problem with others). **The HD RADIO sounds superb. =]
Great product Written By Joey, Clovis, NM on Friday, April 10, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just got this deck in yesterday and everything works amazingly. I bought this deck mainly for use with my ipod and it really delivers in that department. The ipod controls are very easy to use and easy to learn how to use. I never had to check the maunel. The only complaint I would have is that during the day time the screen really washes out and it gets very difficult to read. Other then that I would not hesitate to buy this again. Way to go Pioneer!
Very Good Unit Written By CBG1028, CT on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Bought this unit and installed in my 07 Sport Trac. Overall it is a great unit for the price. I have my 3g iPhone hooked up and it works very well. I can not play back video and audio at the same time, it seems that the description is slightly misleading, or I am doing some wrong. But it does download album art, and iPhone / iPod menus are identical to the apple hardware. iPhone works well with the bluetooth adaptor, but does not download phone book. Even though the name doesn't appear the number still does, once the call has connected. Fully read how to connect a phone and then register it to the system or you will have problems with the phone staying connected and reconnecting to the system. As for connectors, make sure you do not disregard the parking brake lead. If this is NOT hooked up to the parking brake you will not be able to use the DVD/Video feature of the system. Other than those couple issues ( if you would call them that) it is a great unit and well worth the money.
Great Product Written By Dave, Florida on Sunday, March 22, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just installed this in my 2008 F-150 and it is a great upgrade from the factory unit. Swapped out all the door speakers a few months back, and now with this "partial" upgrade (no amps, subs, etc.) I really have a great system. Works well with Sirius SCC1 tuner (although wish an adapter was readily available to use factory installed Sirius antenna) and IU 200-V for iPod. Awesome unit....
Greatest Deck Ever!! Written By Frank, Jacksonville, FL on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 I recently had this unit installed in my 2007 Chevy Tahoe. I have owned many Pioneer Products, but this is the best one yet. The built in amplifier really brought out the sound in my factory Bose speakers. The DVD picture is phenomenal. Love the fact that the buttons are located at the bottom of the unit (no knobs). I also added a pair of Rockford Fosgate 12" subs (P1S412), along with a P300-1 Rockford amp to upgrade the sound. Don't let the size of the amp fool you. This amp powers my subs like you wouldn't believe. My truck can be heard coming down the street a block away. I would recommend anyone with an I-Pod to purchase the adapter (IU200-V). Very convenient. Allows you to completely control the I-Pod from the unit while your I-Pod is placed inside of your glovebox. This is a great buy. You will not be disappointed.
Great Purchase Written By Jake, Stillwater, OK on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 I just installed this unit into my 2000 Ford F-250. After being told it would not fit, I bought it anyway, and with some minor trimming, and I mean minor, I was able to install it. Fits great. And installation was a snap. Controls are great, very easy to get used to. Make sure you purchase the correct cable for the 4100, you must use the IU200v or it will not allow you to play iPod video. The only problem I have with this unit is the XM. I relocated an XM unit from a previous Pioneer stereo. Because it is an XM unit using a Pioneer converter, it does not display all information at one time. Either purchase the Pioneer unit or get used to the limited information. Other than that, for the price, you can't beat this unit. Enjoy.
Great DVD Deck Written By Joshua, Tacoma, WA on Saturday, March 07, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just had this deck installed in my truck yesterday, and i have to say it is one of the better decks i have owned. The picture is very clear, sound is very clear, buttons are easy to use and easy to understand, it doesn't take long before you get used to it. I also had my Infinity Kappa 12" subs installed with my kappa one amp. This entire system beats hard. You can really hear me coming. and the sound is crystal clear, i am very pleased with this deck and i would recommend this deck to anyone that wants a good deck at a decent price, haven't had any drawbacks to this system yet. DVD's are very clear and bright. Excellent Deck!!


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Dykstra, P.A. and Fokkema, C.M. (2011) Relationship between parents and their adult children: a west European typology of late-life families. Ageing & Society, 31, 545-569. ISSN 0144-686X.
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Following Reher's (1998) seminal paper on family ties in western Europe, the perspective that family solidarity patterns are divided between an individualistic north and a famialistic south has dominated the literature. We challenge this view and address the variability in intergenerational family solidarity within and across countries. Using multiple dimensions of intergenerational solidarity drawn from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, we develop a typology of late-life families which is robust across northern, central and southern regions.The four types are: (a) descending familialism : living nearby, frequent contact, endorsement of family obligation norms, and primarily help in kind from parents to children, (b) ascending familialism : living nearby, frequent contact, endorsement of family obligation norms, and primarily help in kind from children to parents, (c) supportive-at-distance: not living nearby, frequent contact, refutation of family obligation norms, and primarily financial transfers from parents to adult children, (d) autonomous : not living nearby, little contact, refutation of family obligation norms, and few support exchanges. The four types are common in each European country, though the distributions differ. The findings suggest that scholars should abandon the idea that a particular country can be characterised by a single dominant type of late-life family. Socio-demographic differentials in family type follow predictable patterns, underscoring the validity of the developed typology. Keywords: family typology, intergenerational support, familialism, crossnational differences, Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe.
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Names | |
IUPAC name
Other names
Isobutyl alcohol, IBA, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-methylpropyl alcohol, Isopropylcarbinol
Identifiers | |
78-83-1 | |
ChEBI | CHEBI:46645 |
ChEMBL | ChEMBL269630 |
ChemSpider | 6312 |
EC-number | 201-148-0 |
Jmol-3D images | Image |
PubChem | 6560 |
RTECS number | NP9625000 |
Properties[3] | |
Molar mass | 74.122 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Odor | sweet, musty[1] |
Density | 0.802 g/cm3, liquid |
Melting point | −108 °C (−162 °F; 165 K) |
Boiling point | 107.89 °C (226.20 °F; 381.04 K) |
8.7 mL/100 mL[2] | |
log P | 0.8 |
Vapor pressure | 9 mmHg (20°C)[1] |
Refractive index (nD)
1.3959 |
Viscosity | 3.95 cP at 20 °C |
Hazards[3] | |
EU Index | 603-108-00-1 |
EU classification | Irritant (Xi) |
R-phrases | R10 R37/38 R41, R67 |
S-phrases | (S2) S7/9 S13 S26 S37/39 S46 |
Flash point | 28 °C (82 °F; 301 K) |
Explosive limits | 1.7–10.9% |
US health exposure limits (NIOSH): | |
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3)[1] |
REL (Recommended)
TWA 50 ppm (150 mg/m3)[1] |
IDLH (Immediate danger)
1600 ppm[1] |
Related compounds | |
Related butanols
n-Butanol sec-Butanol tert-Butanol |
Related compounds
Isobutyraldehyde Isobutyric acid |
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Isobutanol (IUPAC nomenclature: 2-methylpropan-1-ol) is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2OH. This colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic smell is mainly used as a solvent. Its isomers include n-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol, all of which are important industrially.
Isobutanol is produced by the carbonylation of propylene. Two methods are practiced industrially, hydroformylation is more common and generates a mixture of isobutyraldehydes, which are hydrogenated to the alcohols and then separated. Reppe carbonylation is also practiced.[4]
Biosynthesis of Isobutanol[edit]
Isobutanol is also produced naturally during the fermentation of carbohydrates and may also be a byproduct of the decay process of organic matter.[5] The biosynthetic pathway used to produce isobutanol was first discovered in species of bacteria from the genus Clostridium. This pathway has been genetically engineered into several species of microorganisms which are more easily manipulated by current scientific methods than microorganisms of the genus Clostridium.[6] Although these engineered organisms are capable of producing isobutanol, they have not yet achieved the ability to produce isobutanol in quantities large enough for commercial use.[6] These organisms are being moved toward commercialization through genetic modifications which allow higher yields of isobutanol.[6] The organisms being pursued as commercial isobutanol producers are listed below:
Cyanobacteria, are a phylum of photosynthetic bacteria.[7] Cyanobacteria are suited for isobutanol biosynthesis when genetically engineered to produce isobutanol. Isobutanol producing species of cyanobacteria offer several advantages as biofuel synthesizers:
- Cyanobacteria grow faster than plants[8] and also absorb sunlight more efficiently than plants.[9] This means they can be replenished at a faster rate than the plant matter used for other biofuel biosynthesizers.
- Cyanobacteria can be grown on non-arable land (land not used for farming).[8] This prevents competition between food sources and fuel sources.[8]
- The supplements necessary for the growth of Cyanobacteria are CO2, H2O, and sunlight.[9] This presents two advantages:
- Because CO2 is derived from the atmosphere, Cyanobacteria do not need plant matter to synthesize isobutanol (in other organisms which synthesize isobutanol, plant matter is the source of the carbon necessary to synthetically assemble isobutanol).[9] Since plant matter is not used by this method of isobutanol production, the necessity to source plant matter from food sources and create a food-fuel price relationship is avoided.[8]
- Because CO2 is absorbed from the atmosphere by Cyanobacteria, the possibility of bioremediation (in the form of Cyanobacteria removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere) exists.[9]
The primary drawbacks of Cyanobacteria are:
- Cyanobacteria are sensitive to environmental conditions when being grown. Cyanobacteria suffer greatly from sunlight of inappropriate wavelength and intensity, CO2 of inappropriate concentration, or H2O of inappropriate salinity though a wealth of cyanobacteria are able to grow in brackish and marine waters. These factors are generally hard to control, and present a major obstacle in cyanbacterial production of isobutanol.[10]
- Cyanobacteria bioreactors require high energy to operate. Cultures require constant mixing, and the harvesting of biosynthetic products is energy intensive. This reduces the efficiency of isobutanol production via Cyanobacteria.[10]
Escherichia coli[edit]
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. E. coli is the microorganism most likely to move on to commercial production of isobutanol.[6] In its engineered form E. coli produces the highest yields of isobutanol of any microorganism.[6] Methods such as elementary mode analysis have been used to improve the metabolic efficiency of E. coli so that larger quantities of isobutanol may be produced.[11] E. coli is an ideal isobutanol bio-synthesizer for several reasons:
- E. coli is an organism for which several tools of genetic manipulation exist, and it is an organism for which an extensive body of scientific literature exists.[6] This wealth of knowledge allows E. coli to be easily modified by scientists.
- E. coli has the capacity to use lignocellulose (waste plant matter leftover from agriculture) in the synthesis of isobutanol. The use of lignocellulose prevents E. coli from using plant matter meant for human consumption, and prevents any food-fuel price relationship which would occur from the biosynthesis of isobutanol by E. coli.[6]
- Genetic modification has been used to broaden the scope of lignocellulose which can be used by E. coli. This has made E. coli a useful and diverse isobutanol bio-synthesizer.[12]
The primary drawback of E. coli is that it is susceptible to bacteriophages when being grown. This susceptibility could potentially shut down entire bioreactors.[6]
Bacillus subtilis[edit]
Bacillus subtilis is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria. Bacillus subtilis offers many of the same advantages and disadvantages of E. coli, but it is less prominently used and does not produce isobutanol in quantities as large as E. coli.[6] Similar to E. coli, Bacillus subtilis is capable of producing isobutanol from lignocellulose, and is easily manipulated by common genetic techniques.[6] Elementary mode analysis has also been used to improve the isobutanol-synthesis metabolic pathway used by Bacillus subtilis, leading to higher yields of isobutanol being produced.[13]
Saccharomyces cerevisiae[edit]
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or S. cerevisiae is a species of yeast. S. cerevisiae naturally produces isobutanol in small quantities via its valine biosynthetic pathway.[14] S. cerevisiae is an ideal candidate for isobutanol biofuel production for several reasons:
- S. cerevisiae can be grown at low pH levels, helping prevent contamination during growth in industrial bioreactors.[6]
- S. cerevisiae cannot be affected by bacteriophages because it is a eukaryote.[6]
- Extensive scientific knowledge about S. cerevisiae and its biology already exists.[6]
Overexpression of the enzymes in the valine biosynthetic pathway of S. cerevisiae has been used to improve isobutanol yields.[14][15][16] S. cerevisiae, however, has proved difficult to work with because of its inherent biology:
- As a eukaryote, S. cerevisiaeis genetically more complex than E. coli or B. subtilis, and is harder to genetically manipulate as a result.[6]
- S. cerevisiae has the natural ability to produce ethanol. This natural ability can "overpower" and consequently inhibit isobutanol production by S. cerevisiae.[6]
- S. cerevisiae cannot use five carbon sugars to produce isobutanol. The inability to use five-carbon sugars restricts S. cerevisiae from using lignocellulose, and means S. cerevisiae must use plant matter intended for human consumption to produce isobutanol. This results in an unfavorable food/fuel price relationship when isobutanol is produced by S. cerevisiae.[6]
Ralstonia eutropha[edit]
Ralstonia eutropha is a gram-negative soil bacterium of the betaproteobacteria class. Ralstonia eutropha is capable of converting electrical energy into isobutanol. This conversion is completed in several steps:
- Anodes are placed in a mixture of H2O and CO2.
- An electrical current is run through the anodes, and through an electrochemical process H2O and CO2 are combined to synthesize formic acid.
- A culture of Ralstonia eutropha (composed of a strain tolerant to electricity) is kept within the H2O and CO2 mixture.
- The culture of Ralstonia eutropha then converts formic acid from the mixture into isobutanol.
- The biosynthesized isobutanol is then separated from the mixture, and can be used as a biofuel.
This method of isobutanol production offers a way to chemically store energy produced from sustainable sources.[17]
Isobutanol has a variety of technical and industrial applications:
- feedstock in the manufacture of isobutyl acetate, which is used in the production of lacquer and similar coatings, and in the food industry as a flavoring agent
- precursor of derivative esters - isobutyl esters such as diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) are used as plasticizers in plastics, rubbers, and other dispersions
- precursor of p-xylene, a building block for plastic bottles, textiles and clothing.
- paint solvent
- varnish remover
- ink ingredient
- paint additive, to reduce viscosity, improve brush flow, and retard formation of oil residues (blush) on painted surfaces
- gasoline additive, to reduce carburetor icing
- automotive polish additive
- automotive paint cleaner additive
- chemical extractant in production of organic compounds
- mobile phase in thin layer chromatography.
- potential gasoline alternative
Second Generation Biofuel[edit]
Isobutanol can be used as a biofuel substitute for gasoline in the current petroleum infrastructure. Isobutanol has not yet been put into mainstream use as a biofuel and would serve as a replacement for ethanol. Ethanol is a first generation biofuel, and is used primarily as a gasoline additive in the petroleum infrastructure. Isobutanol is a second generation biofuel with several qualities that resolve issues presented by ethanol.[6]
Isobutanol's properties make it an attractive biofuel:[6]
- relatively high energy density, 98% of that of gasoline.[18]
- can be mixed at any proportion with gasoline,[19] meaning the fuel can "drop into" the existing petroleum infrastructure as a replacement fuel or major additive.[6]
- can be produced from plant matter not connected to food supplies, preventing a fuel-price/food-price relationship.[6][11][12][13]
Safety and regulation[edit]
Isobutanol is one of the least toxic of the butanols with an LD50 of 2460 mg/kg (rat, oral).
In March 2009, the Canadian government announced a ban on isobutanol use in cosmetics.[20]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0352". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- ^ "Iso-butanol". ChemicalLand21.
- ^ a b Isobutanol, International Chemical Safety Card 0113, Geneva: International Programme on Chemical Safety, April 2005.
- ^ Hahn, Heinz-Dieter; Dämbkes, Georg; Rupprich, Norbert (2005), "Butanols", Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, doi:10.1002/14356007.a04_463.
- ^ Atsumi, Shota; Hanai, Taizo; Liao, James C. (3). "Non-fermentative pathways for synthesis of branched-chain higher alcohols as biofuels". Nature 451 (7174): 86–89. Bibcode:2008Natur.451...86A. doi:10.1038/nature06450. PMID 18172501. Check date values in:
(help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Peralta-Yahya, Pamela P.; Zhang, Fuzhong; del Cardayre, Stephen B.; Keasling, Jay D.; Del Cardayre, Stephen B.; Keasling, Jay D. (15 August 2012). "Microbial engineering for the production of advanced biofuels". Nature 488 (7411): 320–328. Bibcode:2012Natur.488..320P. doi:10.1038/nature11478. PMID 22895337.
- ^ "Cyanobacteria". Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ a b c d Machado, Iara M.P.; Atsumi, Shota (1 November 2012). "Cyanobacterial biofuel production". Journal of Biotechnology 162 (1): 50–56. doi:10.1016/j.jbiotec.2012.03.005. PMID 22446641.
- ^ a b c d Varman, A. M.; Xiao, Y.; Pakrasi, H. B.; Tang, Y. J. (26 November 2012). "Metabolic Engineering of Synechocystis sp. Strain PCC 6803 for Isobutanol Production". Applied and Environmental Microbiology 79 (3): 908–914. doi:10.1128/AEM.02827-12. PMID 23183979.
- ^ a b Singh, Nirbhay Kumar; Dhar, Dolly Wattal (11 March 2011). "Microalgae as second generation biofuel. A review". Agronomy for Sustainable Development 31 (4): 605–629. doi:10.1007/s13593-011-0018-0.
- ^ a b Trinh, Cong T. (9 June 2012). "Elucidating and reprogramming Escherichia coli metabolisms for obligate anaerobic n-butanol and isobutanol production". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 95 (4): 1083–1094. doi:10.1007/s00253-012-4197-7. PMID 22678028.
- ^ a b Nakashima, Nobutaka; Tamura, Tomohiro (1 July 2012). "A new carbon catabolite repression mutation of Escherichia coli, mlc∗, and its use for producing isobutanol". Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering 114 (1): 38–44. doi:10.1016/j.jbiosc.2012.02.029. PMID 22561880.
- ^ a b Li, Shanshan; Huang, Di; Li, Yong; Wen, Jianping; Jia, Xiaoqiang (1 January 2012). "Rational improvement of the engineered isobutanol-producing Bacillus subtilis by elementary mode analysis". Microbial Cell Factories 11 (1): 101. doi:10.1186/1475-2859-11-101.
- ^ a b Kondo, Takashi; Tezuka, Hironori; Ishii, Jun; Matsuda, Fumio; Ogino, Chiaki; Kondo, Akihiko (1 May 2012). "Genetic engineering to enhance the Ehrlich pathway and alter carbon flux for increased isobutanol production from glucose by Saccharomyces cerevisiae". Journal of Biotechnology 159 (1–2): 32–37. doi:10.1016/j.jbiotec.2012.01.022. PMID 22342368.
- ^ MATSUDA, Fumio; KONDO, Takashi; IDA, Kengo; TEZUKA, Hironori; ISHII, Jun; KONDO, Akihiko (1 January 2012). "Construction of an Artificial Pathway for Isobutanol Biosynthesis in the Cytosol of Saccharomyces cerevisiae". Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry 76 (11): 2139–2141. doi:10.1271/bbb.120420.
- ^ Lee, Won-Heong; Seo, Seung-Oh; Bae, Yi-Hyun; Nan, Hong; Jin, Yong-Su; Seo, Jin-Ho (28 April 2012). "Isobutanol production in engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae by overexpression of 2-ketoisovalerate decarboxylase and valine biosynthetic enzymes". Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 35 (9): 1467–1475. doi:10.1007/s00449-012-0736-y. PMID 22543927.
- ^ Li, H.; Opgenorth, P. H.; Wernick, D. G.; Rogers, S.; Wu, T.-Y.; Higashide, W.; Malati, P.; Huo, Y.-X.; Cho, K. M.; Liao, J. C. (29 March 2012). "Integrated Electromicrobial Conversion of CO2 to Higher Alcohols". Science 335 (6076): 1596–1596. Bibcode:2012Sci...335.1596L. doi:10.1126/science.1217643.
- ^ Lu, Jingnan; Brigham, Christopher J.; Gai, Claudia S.; Sinskey, Anthony J. (4 August 2012). "Studies on the production of branched-chain alcohols in engineered Ralstonia eutropha". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 96 (1): 283–297. doi:10.1007/s00253-012-4320-9. PMID 22864971.
- ^ Ting, Cindy Ng Wei; Wu, Jinchuan; Takahashi, Katsuyuki; Endo, Ayako; Zhao, Hua (8 September 2012). "Screened Butanol-Tolerant Enterococcus faecium Capable of Butanol Production". Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 168 (6): 1672–1680. doi:10.1007/s12010-012-9888-0. PMID 22961352.
- ^ "Cosmetic Chemicals Banned in Canada", Chem. Eng. News 87 (11), 2009-03-16: 38.
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- "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0352". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- IPCS Environmental Health Criteria 65: Butanols: four isomers
- IPCS Health and Safety Guide 9: Isobutanol


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