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UN-GAID: One more acronym - or a new beginning?
South Asia-based BytesForAll's newest member, Nalaka Gunawardene of Sri Lanka, who is a veteran journalist and observer of the "ICT4D" (information and communication technologies for development) field, was there at the launch of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID) in mid June 2006 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He wonders whether the newly-formed UN-GAID will manage to connect disparate initiatives, enhancing or multiplying their impact? Or might it evolve into another self-serving bureaucracy, competing with everyone else for limited resources, media attention and people's time?
The jargon-totting development community and the gadget-happy technologists are both fond of coining and bandying acronyms. Few outside their circles can figure out what these multi-letter assortments stand for.
As these mind bogglers go, the just launched UN-GAID is a double-whammy: it's an acronym within an acronym. It stands for United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development. And ICT itself is short-hand for 'information and communication technologies' -- gadgets and processes that help move information quickly and efficiently, allowing communications over vast distances.
The new alliance, inaugurated this week with an international meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a special initiative by the UN Secretary General. It is meant to link up existing
efforts to harness ICTs -- ranging from fixed phones, radio and television to mobile phones, Internet and satellite communication -- to reduce poverty and improve lives everywhere. (Photo alongside shows the Malaysian capital KL. Photo courtesy auburn492's photostream from Flickr.com)
This shared vision of mobilising gadgets and gizmos to solve real world problems has given rise to a development subset in recent years known as ICT for development. Inevitably, it
inspired the acronym ICT4D.
Writing a foreword to a UNDP Human Development Report on ICTs in Asia, Sir Arthur C Clarke -- inventor of the communications satellite -- suggested a more catchy phrase: geek to meek.
Whatever the label, there is no argument on the need to link up thousands of isolated initiatives littered across the global South -- if only to prevent the reinvention of the wheel that seems to happen too often.
But I am not sure if another UN technocracy -- with its multiple layers of governance and stuck in inter-governmental diplomatic niceties -- is the right answer. Already, a multitude of UN agencies are trying to engage ICTs to help generate jobs and incomes, deliver education and healthcare, and pursue other goals.
UNESCO, UNDP, ITU, FAO and the UN's regional commissions all have ICT programmes of their own. Not to mention most key development donors and major multilateral banks. Then there is the UN ICT Task Force, launched in 2001 with a mandate very similar to UN-GAID's (which might well succeed the Task Force now).
Civil society had realised the ICTs' problem solving potential years before these large agencies. NGOs, research institutes and activist groups were pathfinders in taking the
geeks' toys to the meek. The Association of Progressive Communicators (APC), for example, linked up social activists and groups by Wikipédia. ">emaillong before commercial GenderIT.org. ">internet service
providers came on the scene. More recently, the ICT industry has also started making social investments. At the UN-convened World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in
2003-2005, these sectors and players shared a common platform -- but not necessarily the same vision and mission.
Can UN-GAID connect these disparate initiatives, enhancing or multiplying their impact? Or might it evolve into another self-serving bureaucracy, competing with everyone else for
limited resources, media attention and people's time?
We just have to wait and see. We should give it six months to prove its worth. In the rapidly changing ICT world, that's a long time.
The initial signs are not very promising.
The Kuala Lumpur meeting opened with a high-powered panel on national ICT strategies for achieving Millennium Development Goals -- the globally agreed blueprint for reducing poverty
and improving lives by 2015. Panel remarks illustrated the development community's current obsession with putting computers in classrooms and connecting rural areas to the Internet.
It took Dr Abdul Wahid Khan, Assistant Director General of UNESCO, to bring us down to earth. "The 'C' in ICT stands for communication, not computers," he reminded everyone. "As far as marginalised communities are concerned, it doesn't matter what tool or gadget is used. They need to access information and be able to express themselves."
Khan said the only personal ICT tool that most marginalised groups can afford to own individually is the humble transistor radio. Yet most ICT for development projects
ignore this pervasive ICT.
"Don't transplant technologies just for the sake of counting villages or schools as being connected," Khan urged. "We must invest more resources in locally generated and relevant
content for radio and television that already have vast outreach."
This point had already been reiterated at the World Electronic Media Forum that rallied the world's broadcasters at WSIS in both Geneva and Tunis. As their declaration noted: "The future is not only 'on-line' .... Especially for the developing countries, traditional radio and television will continue to be the most effective way of delivering high quality information on, for example, healthcare and education, of combating illiteracy, of debating issues of
general interest and of promoting a culture of peace."
Analog or digital. Wired or wireless. These finer distinctions hardly matter to the large sections of the human family who are currently not part of the global conversation.
If they are serious about strategic use of ICTs, development practitioners need to take note of this big picture. Tinkering with a few digital projects (that often stay 'forever pilots') will not popularise ICTs or solve problems.
Using ICTs for development is, in fact, a subset within the broader area of integrating ICTs in our societies. No amount of legislation, policy formulation and slick advertising can accomplish this. ICTs have to prove their worth, and be accepted as adding value to living and working conditions of people.
It doesn't take computer science to assess the public utility and relevance of any ICT. We can begin by asking a few simple questions.
Does the new technology or process:
* Put more food on our tables?
* Add more money in our pockets?
* Make interfacing with government easier?
* Save time and effort involved in commuting?
* Support cultural and personal needs of individuals and groups?
* Finally, is it affordable, user-friendly and widely available, with minimum entry level barriers?
One ICT that has rapidly gained public acceptance is the mobile phone. In most parts of Asia, mobile phones cut across social, class and economic divides. From being an expensive,
elitist gadget when first introduced, it has become an everyday utility that people use for a wide range of purposes. Costs have come down as initial monopolies crumbled.
Interestingly, not a single donor or UN agency invested 'development aid' in mobile phones -- it was a pure market phenomenon.
It is mostly aid money that sustains a large number of 'small-is-beautiful' type ICT4D initiatives across Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The tele-centre fever sweeping the developing world is the latest manifestation. Tax payers in the North keep these numerous projects on life
support, believing the hype that they help the Southern poor.
But do they, really?
Many such projects -- such as Sri Lanka's much-touted Kotmale internet browsing by radio -- do more harm than good by distracting funding agencies, distorting investment priorities and creating an illusion of accomplishment. They are artificial 'oases' amidst 'deserts of depravation' that cry out to be irrigated.
For sure, there is a certain seductive allure in images of rural school children playing with a computer, a Buddhist monk using a mobile phone, or tribal people trying out a palm-top. These make the development community believe that they are fixing the world's ills with gadgets. Besides, they look good on printed posters and brochures that routinely flood every international meeting, digital media notwithstanding.
UN-GAID faces a clear choice: indulge in more of the same to keep everyone happy, but achieve little -- or ask tough questions on ICTs' value addition, and drive strategic thinking and smart application. As the new kid on the block, UN-GAIDS should not hesitate to call out that the long-standing ICT4D 'Emperors' have no clothes on.
But first, it must dress up quickly and sufficiently.
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Nalaka Gunawardene is writer on ICT and development issues, and is a contributing author of Digital Review of Asia Pacific. He heads TVE Asia Pacific, a regional organisation that uses television, video and new media for development education. The views expressed in this essay are his own. He can be reached at: <firstname.lastname@example.com>


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Service in East Devon to celebrate the lives of loved ones at Christmas
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A Christmas Service of Light to celebrate the lives and memories of loved ones is being held at the East Devon Crematorium.
It takes place on Saturday 8th December 2012 at 2pm.
The service at the crematorium near Whimple, will be conducted by the Reverend Hilary Dawson from Colyton, as well as Sue Jackman a civil celebrant and Trudi Farmer, an interfaith minister.
The service will also feature the Sidmouth Cameo Ladies Chamber Choir, performing a selection of Christmas carols. There will be readings reflecting on Christmas as well as an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a friend or family member. Personal tribute cards are also available to hang on the chapel's Christmas tree.
Ed Whitehouse, Manager and Registrar of the East Devon Crematorium said: "The Christmas Service of Light gives those who have experienced bereavement at any time in the past, an opportunity to remember their loved ones at this special time of year, in an atmosphere of seasonal warmth and companionship.
"The service is open to people of all faiths and beliefs, to reflect on the memory of friends and family members no longer with us."
Refreshments will be provided after the service and all are welcome.
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A Brief Romantic History of Lexie Grey
What is it about Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh) that drives the men of Grey's Anatomy crazy? Her encyclopedia-like memory? Her Etch-a-Sketch skills? Her hatred for apples? Her love for trombone? Let's face it: she's kind of a nerd. Like, she's probably the second-biggest nerd in the hospital... second to April (Sarah Drew). But something about that chick makes all the guys weak in the loins. So, just like we chronicled Richard's (James Pickens Jr.) romantic history, let's rewind the clock to look back on some of Lexie's loves and sexploits.
The first person Lexie met upon arriving at Seattle Grace was the first person she fell for: 007 himself, George O'Malley. As interns together, she and George became friends and later roommates, but a little friendly kiss took that relationship to the next level for Lexie. She started crushing on George hardcore — like, to the point where she was actually sniffing him. But he never sniffed back, so to speak, and treated her callously. So she called him a jerk and moved on.
Meanwhile, as all the more professional doctors were scrambling to assist the paramedics injured in the ambulance crash, Lexie was busy flirting with Nick. Nick was a patient who had a neck tumor removed, leaving his corroded artery nearly exposed. Nick also bore this crazy resemblance to Seth Green. And he just so happened to have a thing for Lexie. Sadly, in mid-flirt, Nick laughed so hard that his artery blew. Suffice it to say, they never had their first date.
Lexie began sleeping with Alex (Justin Chambers), but Lexie broke it off when she realized that he was hung up on Rebecca/Ava. But then it happened again when Lexie and Alex were estranged from Mark (Eric Dane) and Izzie, respectively. It eventually became "a thing," even though Alex was only going through the motions and hoping that feelings will develop. The last nail in the coffin was when Alex, barely conscious after being shot by Gary Clark, cried out for Izzie.
Lexie's relationship with Mark also started out sexual and turned romantic. Mark even braved a beat-down from Derek (Patrick Dempsey), who had forbidden any sort of liaisons between Mark and "Little Grey.". Then a, uh, crap-storm of drama came between them: Mark insisted that Lexie move in; Mark prioritized his daughter over Lexie; Lexie slept with Alex; Mark slept with Addison and Amelia and Callie (Sara Ramirez). Oy vey! Finally, enough was enough, and Lexie hit the road.
But she wasn't single for long! She started shacking up with Jackson (Jesse Williams), who was absolutely bonkers over her. And it was cute. But Lexie is and forever will be hung up on Mark, so Jackson finally grew tired of playing second fiddle — he dumped Lexie. And, tellingly, Lexie wasn't all that broken up about it.
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Microsoft today announced that a beta version of Nokia's Drive+ navigation application is being made available to all Windows Phone 8 devices in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. The app had previously only been available to Nokia's Lumia-branded Windows Phones. The application features turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation, offline maps, speed limit warnings, and day and night modes. The app includes a feedback mechanism so users of the beta service can provide feedback to Microsoft and Nokia. Nokia Drive+ Beta is a free download from the Windows Phone Store.
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In Photoshop Lightroom 3 Essential Training, author Chris Orwig provides a comprehensive look at Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, the popular photo-asset management, enhancement, and publishing program. The course covers indispensable techniques such as importing, processing, and organizing images in the Library, correcting and adjusting images in the Develop module, and creating slideshows, web galleries, and print picture packages. In addition to exploring all of Lightroom 3's capabilities, this course is rich with creative tips and expert advice on photographic workflow. Exercise files accompany the course.
Now that we have customized our Webgallery, we're ready to upload it to our server. So let's open up the Upload Settings panel. Now this particular panel may look kind of simple, maybe even weak at first glance, but don't let that fool you. There is actually a lot of power here, because it allows us to quickly upload our content onto our server as we'll see momentarily. I should also say that if you're new to this whole domain name and hosting thing, I've decided that I'll include a little bonus movie at the end of this chapter where I talk about those issues.
Of course, if that isn't enough, there are a number of other really great titles on the lynda.com Online Training Library, which can help you get up to speed with picking up domain names, and hosting, and working with your server, etcetera. All right, well here, let's go ahead and take a look at how we can work with this if we already have a domain name and hosting setup. What we want to do first is click on Custom Settings and then choose Edit. In this dialog, we're going to go ahead and first enter in our domain name, www and then the domain name. Next, we'll include our Username.
In this case, I'll add my Username and then my Password. If you're working on your own computer, you want to store that password as a preset. Now what about this next field, Server Path? Well, a server is simply a computer that's always on. On this computer where we have our files, there are a number of different folders. We need to find the correct folder where we need to upload our content. Now there are a couple of ways to do this. We can simply click on Browse here and then login to our server and select that folder and then choose Select here.
In my case, with my particular hosting company, and here it's Media Temple, the folder name is Html. Now keep in mind that the naming convention that each hosting company uses will be completely different. So you'll need to inquire with your own host, in order to determine what this is. Well here, let's simply click OK and see how we've done. Well next, you can see that the full path is going to be html/ a subfolder name, in this case, photos. Well, that's not what I want. Let me go ahead and type out beach_family_demo.
Then I'll click off of this field. This is going to update that here. So what I can do next is simply click Upload. When I do that, Lightroom will then export all of these images. It will upload these to the server. You can see the progress in the upper left-hand corner. The amazing thing about this is that Lightroom is going to act really fast in regards to how it's going to do this. The other side of this is that of course, if it's taking too long, you can always leave the Web module. You can go back and do other things. That's one of the great things about Lightroom is that you can always multitask.
All right, well, here it shows me that the task has been completed. So that I'm going to do is open up my Web browser. Here I'll pull up my Web browser. I'm just going to scoot this over to the side for a moment so that we can focus in on the path here. What we want to do is in this URL field, I need to type out my domain name, which was chrisorwig.com, and then the name of that folder that I created, which was beach_family_demo. So I'm just looking to match this name here with what I append to my domain name here.
So again, domain name, forward slash, whatever I name that subfolder, in this case, beach_family_demo. All right, well here I'll simply press Enter or Return. Now let's expand this a bit, so that we can see these photographs a little bit more efficiently. Well here, we can see that I can click through these images, and we can see that this Web gallery functions exactly like it function inside of Lightroom. I can make my way through this. I can click on these photographs. I can either select these by way of their thumbnails or of course I can use this navigation here.
All right, well, so far so good. We've explored how we can upload this Web gallery to our server. Well, in order to push this a little bit further, let's go back to our real scenario. I'll navigate back to Lightroom. Well, you may have recalled that what I actually wanted to do was I wanted to upload two different collections. One a Web gallery that was in color and another one that was in black and white. All right, well, now that we've gone through kind of a trial run with working with these Web galleries, let's explore some other options in order to dig deeper.
Let's examine how we can use a different template in order to upload a black and white, and also a color Web gallery to our server.
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Do you want your online holiday shopping experience to be just as unique as the gifts you buy? The Wantful app for iPad might be for you. Unlike every other shopping app on the planet, Wantful tells a story to present their products. The result is something quite interesting, although it might be less than practical.
Wantful for iPad is story-driven and over time claims to learn from your interests. As such, the products and stories offered to one person aren't necessarily the ones proposed to another.
When downloading Wantful for the first time, you will be offered one or more stories with more arriving weekly. Each story includes information on one, two, or perhaps many new products, all of which are tied together in some way. One of the most popular stories on Wantful right now, for example, is entitled, "First Snow." It includes references to sleighs made by hand, and also gloves, mugs, and scarves.
As you swipe up and down to get through a story, the app's background changes to include a photograph of the item as it is being discussed. This process is unnerving at first since each photograph can move in and out very quickly, depending on how fast you get through the text. For good measure, all of the items mentioned in a particular story appear in a shop at the bottom.
Not surprisingly, items may be purchased here. Or you can note those that you want by clicking on the heart icon. The more icons you select, the better Wantful will be at learning your interests. Hence, the more personalized your future stories will become.
Wantful's iPad approach is gimmicky, of course, but it works. The stories make for a more immersive shopping experience. They also personalize the products in a way that no other app does.
However, Wantful for iPad isn't for everyone, nor is it very practical. If you're the type of person that wants to search for an item quickly and for the right price, you should look elsewhere. Otherwise, you'll probably be disappointed.
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Chicago American Giants founder Rube Foster has been immortalized on a United States Postal Stamp. Below is a direct quote from the USPS:
In 1920, Andrew "Rube" Foster (1879–1930)—who began his baseball career as a pitcher—established the Negro National League, the first successful league of African-American teams. Nicknamed "Rube" after defeating major-league pitcher George Edward "Rube" Waddell in 1902, Foster is considered the "father" of Negro leagues baseball. He is featured on the stamp.
A total of two stamps are set to be released in 2010.
The two stamps, one featuring Rube Foster and the other featuring two unnamed players (one sliding, the other playing catcher) and one umpire, who incidentally is giving the safe sign, where released to the general public on July 15th at post offices throughout the United States. Both stamps carry a 44 cent value.
The stamp also received an additional 'release party/celebration' on August 20th, during an American Association game in Forth Worth Texas. The Forth Worth Cats pay tribute to the Negro Leagues, and will have the negro league stamps and commemorative envelopes on sale throughout the game.
Stay tuned for additional posts on the Chicago American Giants, including photos, audio, bios, history and general news from one of the most important franchises in the history of professional baseball, and possibly all of pro sports.


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Report: Lehigh Valley unemployment above national average
Published: Oct 01 2013 06:15:00 PM EDT Updated On: Oct 01 2013 07:15:39 PM EDT
The Lehigh Valley's unemployment rate is increasing for the first time since January.
According to the state Department of Labor and Industry, the valley's seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in August to 7.8 percent.
The state's jobless rate also shot up two-tenths of a point to 7.7 percent.
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I dare you to top this summer tour.
Rumor has it that Beyonce and Jay Z will go on tour together this summer, hitting 20 stadium venues, including a scheduled stop in New York City on the Fourth of July. The power couple (and parents of Blue Ivy) have yet to confirm the news, which broke on Page 6, but I already have my minions lining up for (VIP) tickets.
Bey and Jay have collaborated before, but nothing at this level of a co-tour. The two have made surprise appearances at one another's concerts to perform their mutual hits "Crazy in Love," "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Drunk in Love," and it always brings down the house. It's about time they merged their talents into arenas everywhere!
Both Beyonce and Jay Z had world tours of their own this year – her with the Mrs. Carter World Tour that wrapped in March, and him with the Magna Carta World Tour that wrapped in January. With how busy those two are, it would be nice to only have to coordinate around one schedule.
Come on, Mr. and Mrs. Carter: confirm the news already! I have a summer social calendar of my own to plan, and my minions are probably getting cold camping outside of Barclays for tickets.
What do you think of this news? Will the "Drunk in Love" pair be the hottest ticket this summer?


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Your Favorite Wedding Moment and Why
I didn't know my favorite moment until after the wedding when my husband told me how in awe he was of how beautiful I looked when he first saw me in my gown. I felt the same when when I saw him in his tux waiting for me at the end of the aisle. I think it was the anticipation & an overflow of love.
What You'd Change and Why
If I would change anything, it would be attention to details. All I wanted was to marry this man who I fell so completely in love with. The food, table linens, etc. did not matter to me. It was all superfluous to me. I just wanted to be his wife and start our life together. Perhaps dance lessons!
Your Wedding Song
I'll Always Love You by Taylor Dayne... We wanted " I Know You By Heart" from the movie Beaches, but the sheet music was not out & it would have been too expensive to transcribe so we opted for this.
My Wedding Story
Jay & I met when we were 10 years old in sleep away camp in PA in 1976, & he asked me to be his girlfriend. We both lived in N.Y. at the time but my parents moved us to FL. From 14-20 we lost contact until I moved back to NY when I was 20. I called the # I had for his family from when we were 10 & though they moved the # was the same. We agreed to see each other & how we turned out. We fell in love all over again. We moved to FL together in 1988 & when we went up for a visit to NY I was lying in bed and as I woke up he laid down in bed next to me and popped open the box & asked me to marry him. I didn't answer. I just cried.
Our Wedding
What made my wedding special to me was that 1. my grandparents and jay's grandfather were alive and present. Most of our friends and family were able to attend. But for me, even with everyone there, we were in our own zone. For me it felt as if we were in our own little world. It was about US!. We just had FUN! When we were kids, Jay used to sing to me "When I'm 64" by the Beatles. He sang it to me that evening. It was as though there was no one else in the room! It was a magical moment! We are both 44 now and married 20 years. Hopefully either on or before we are 64 we will go to the Isle of Whight.
- The details are important, but the day is about celebrating your love and becoming one. Make that the focus, not the table linens
- Your wedding should reflect your personalities! Have fun with it, break the mold!
- Surround yourself with those who you love and love you. Superfluous people to bring up numbers on the guest list doesn't make sense
- You are bringing 2 families together... Meet, talk, share the costs.. nowadays, and even 20 years ago when we were married, we split the costs.... keep things in balance.. then there are no bad feelings
- Your wedding day should be the saddest day of your life


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Report: Ray Horton is out as Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator
While the Arizona Cardinals defense made great strides in 2012 -- ranked in the top 5 this season in pass defense and team takeaways -- defensive coordinator Ray Horton won't live to see another day in the Valley, according to Mike Silver of Yahoo! Sports.
Although Horton previously worked for six seasons (2004-2010) in Pittsburgh with Bruce Arians, the new Cardinals head coach will reportedly not be retaining him on his staff.
I'm told Ray Horton is out as Cardinals defensive coordinator and will be replaced by Todd Bowles. Source who knows. Bad vibes all around.— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) January 18, 2013
On Wednesday, ArizonaSports.com had heard that would be the case, but has not yet confirmed Silver's report.
Bowles, who will reportedly be replacing Horton, played eight seasons (1986-1993) in the NFL as a safety for the Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers.
He has served as an NFL assistant with six different franchises since 1995, and most recently was the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012.
Bowles worked with Arians when the two were together with the Cleveland Browns from 2001-2003.
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dragon (1st commander) - basically is in charge of the flashpoint mercenary rp. makes missions, gives promotions, and not only dispatches orders but also assigns teams to certain tasks. is also responsable for keeping track of all records relating to any flashpoint rp as well as making sure that they dont come to a dead stop.
shark (2nd commander) - has similiar responsabilities as the dragon general. is mainly in charge of leading the team on missions when the dragon is unable to. also is now able to post up mission quests of thier own for the team to sign up for. has the ability to recruit new members and promote ( all the way up to tiger) current members. the shark is also going to be the "helping hand" of the dragon when it comes to mission tactics, briefing and battle strategy.
tiger (1st general) - officially has the ability to recruit new members and choose teams for missions but cannot promote members. can also post up missions upon approval by shark and dragon generals. all three generals have the position to create the flashpoint room at any given time but the one that does is in charge of recording the results of the rps.
wolf (2nd general) - this class gives you the chance to participate with the meetings of the war and mission coincils along with the other members. they will be able to put thier opinions into the strategy as well. in the council all participant voices will be heard.
falcon (mercenary) - needles to say this is the starting rank of most memebers and new members of the flashpoint crew. note it is not a "rookie" status so much as it just means that participation frequency is low. if you wish to get promoted then simply sign up for more missions and try to keep posting occassionaly on the board. remember; ANYONE can post up missions at any point so long as it is ran by either the dragon or shark commander.


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The current population of Bacon County is 11,301 with the median age of 36. Bacon County's median household income is $34,131, and the average household net worth is $285,685. 33% of Bacon County's population are long term residents having lived in their homes for more than 5 years, while 26% of Bacon County's population have moved in the last year.
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Age distribution represents the distribution of the population in Bacon County by age group. In Bacon County, the male-to-female ratio is 5,602:5,699, which is 3% higher than the ratio of Georgia, which is 4,858,299:5,092,772. Age demographic data is sourced from census, 2015.
Crime rate index represents the average crime rate for a local area in comparison to nearby areas and the national average. A crime index of 100 represents the national average. Bacon County, has 62% less property crime than Georgia, and is 56% below the nation's average. Bacon County, has 20% less personal crime than Georgia and when compared to that of United States, Bacon County is 26% below the national average.
Marital status represents the percent of residents in Bacon County that are single, married, widowed and divorced. In Bacon County, 72% of people are married and 28% of people are single. The percent of people married is 2% higher than the ratio of Georgia, which is 70%. Marital data is sourced from census, 2015.
Household income distribution represents the distribution of Bacon County income brackets at the household level. Overall, the median household income for Bacon County is $34,131, which is 31% lower than that of Georgia ($49,276). Income data for Bacon County is sourced from census, 2015.
Education data represents the highest level of education attained by residents in Bacon County. In Bacon County, 27% of residents 18 and over graduated from high school and 8% completed a Bachelor's degree or higher, which is 19% lower than that of Georgia. Education statistics is sourced from census, 2015.


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'Strong likelihood' that body is Chelsea King's
'Keep her spirit alive,' father tells gathering at vigil
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A body found in a shallow grave Tuesday is believed to be that of 17-year-old Chelsea King, whose disappearance last week led to the arrest of a registered sex offender, authorities said.
Arraignment: John Albert Gardner III is scheduled to be arraigned today at 2:30 p.m. in San Diego Superior Court.
Charges: Gardner was arrested on suspicion of rape and murder in connection with 17-year-old Chelsea King's disappearance. In filing charges today, prosecutors may include one or more special allegations that could make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
Defense attorney: Counsel will be appointed for Gardner unless he or his family retains a private attorney.
Jailed: Gardner is being held in solitary confinement at the Central Jail in downtown San Diego.
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The father of Poway teenager Chelsea King struggled to maintain his composure last night as he stood before thousands at a somber candlelight vigil, just hours after authorities told him a body found in a shallow grave was likely his daughter's.
"One of the nicknames that I've always called my Chelsea is 'my angel,' " Brent King told those who gathered at St. Michael Catholic Church in Poway. "She's my angel forever."
He added: "Keep her spirit alive for us."
A man then yelled from the crowd, "We love you!"
King, with his wife, Kelly, by his side, replied: "We love you, too."
After five breathless days that saw more than 6,000 volunteers comb North County for Chelsea, a 17-year-old Poway High School student, the search ended yesterday when authorities announced they had found a body near Lake Hodges.
San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore said it was a "strong likelihood" that it was Chelsea, who had been missing since Thursday when she went for a jog at Rancho Bernardo Community Park.
Investigators spent the rest of the day and evening searching the area for evidence.
The Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the body was removed late Tuesday from Lake Hodges.
John Albert Gardner III, 30, a registered sex offender from Lake Elsinore, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of rape and murder in Chelsea's disappearance and is scheduled to appear in court today. His mother and stepfather live in a townhouse on Matinal Road in Rancho Bernardo, near the park.
Gore said investigators discovered the body shortly after 1 p.m. about 10 feet from a tributary that leads to the lake — an area that had been searched extensively and is about a half-mile from a parking lot where Chelsea's car was found six days ago. He said a shoe had been recovered previously in the general area.
Gore said the girl's parents were devastated when he informed them.
"They were holding out hope, as we all were, that we would find Chelsea alive, and this was our worst fear that we would find her as we did today," he said.
Shortly after Gore's announcement, two Poway High students stood outside the school crying and hugging each other.
"I had so much hope for her," said Leandra Lyons, 15, a sophomore. "I was just hoping by the end of the week we'd have some good news."


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Throwing In The Towel
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Mediator Dei 205-207
Pope Pius XII offers six sections as an epilogue. We'll take it in two posts tomorrow, and this, today. A final word to bishops, who, if you remember, are those to whom this letter is addressed: 205. These, Venerable Brethren, … Continue reading
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Nowadays, delivering the county's message not only means knowing how to prepare for media interviews with newspaper and television reporters. Counties must also become valuable information resources to reporters and creatively use county websites and social media channels to engage residents in county affairs while telling the local government story with words and pictures.
A group of seasoned county public information officers (PIO) from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) gathered in July to kick off National Association of Counties 2013 County Solutions and Idea Marketplace in Tarrant County. The communications professionals offered county officials and each other advice and best practices on how to work with journalists, social media and county websites to raise awareness of county government services and limitations.
Here are some of the best advice and insights from the discussion.
1. When a reporter calls out of the blue or asks for an interview, ask three questions: What do you want to talk about? When is your deadline? When can I call you back? Even if the reporter's deadline is later that day, having 20 to 30 minutes to think about a topic before answering questions will allow for an official to give a better interview — a win-win for both parties involved.
2. Create a set of two or three talking points to return to throughout an interview. Write the talking points down, keep them simple, have them readily available. Try to answer each question according to the talking points. PIOs recommended finding a staff member or a team to role-play with. Generate a set of expected or possible questions — who, what, when, were, why, how, why not, etc. — and practice answering them according to the message the county wants most to get across. For instance, if the county is finalizing a budget, the talking points might highlight necessity, frugality and positivity: not wanting to lose county services, items the court had to put on hold for another year and how nice the county park will be after improvements are made.
3. Answer straight-forward questions from reporters with a straight-forward response. Try not to complicate an issue by giving a response that asks more questions than it answers.
4. Anticipate and prepare for the second, third and fourth questions reporters are going to ask about a topic. Some questions may be more demanding than others, so it might be good to review the topic — especially stats or figures, background information and confirming resources to direct the reporter to — beforehand. If a question comes from left field, it's okay to respond with an honest "I don't know," "I can't comment on that" or "I'll get back to you about that."
5. Assign one person to serve as the messenger. The easiest way to control the county's message is to have just one person deliver the message. If a reporter wants multiple sources or multiple interviews, try to coordinate with those sources to make sure the county's message is being heard.
6. If you're not the messenger, don't speak for the commissioners court. It's okay to speak for yourself — but make it clear who you're speaking for.
7. Offer up experts. Reporters are always looking for sources and the county is full of professionals who can serve as experts for broad-based reports. Offer the county road and bridge department head as an expert on road repair costs; offer the health department manager as an expert on the bird flu. Offering up experts to help localize national stories or clarify local issues helps turn the county into a resource and helps counties develop stronger relationships with reporters.
8. Don't rely on external media — become the media. Social media channels and county websites are two great places to talk about county services and their limitations, engage residents in county affairs and push county messages out to the community. Counties can use their non-traditional media outlets for fun to help generate followers and create more active online communities. County-related history and trivia, local photographs or artwork and community events can all be used to generate content.
9. Create visuals and take lots of photographs. People want to see a story more than they want to read a story, so officials looking to generate interest on an issue should brainstorm visual ways to tell the story. Take high-resolution photographs during events and create graphs for statistics and budgets.
10. Use citizen committees as mouthpieces. Citizen committees and advisory committees can be useful in making tough decisions and in discussing those tough decisions with the media and residents. One county public information officer reported that a budget advisory committee helped carry the water for the county after it was forced by fiscal deficits to cut its 23 departments down to just five. In general, the PIOs agreed that both residents and the media are more understanding and forgiving if decisions are made with the help of citizen input and backed by active neighbors.
11. Be honest. One bad headline is better than a series of bad headlines so if there's a controversy or problem in the county, it's better to air it out all at once than bit by bit. If the county has had a hard time maintaining its bridges and a reporter calls about deficient bridges, show the worst of the worst, discuss cost and taxpayer buy-in, offer a larger perspective about what the classification means and how widespread the problem is and give a solution going forward.
12. Find county advocates and build community teams. Work closely with members of city councils, chambers of commerce and school boards to present a united front when it comes to working for the well-being of the community and use those friends and teammates to praise the good work being done and to help dispel negative rumors or inaccurate reporting. ✯


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EVENT: Sat, July 4 – Bike Pirates celebrates their 9th Birthday
Please join us this Saturday, JULY 4TH, for some fun, food, and high fives. We couldn't have made it to 9 years without the support of this community!We will be outside the shop for part of the afternoon saying hello to our new Parkdale neighbours, so come by to see the shop in action, have […]
INSTAGRAM: More Bells on Danforth
Bells on #Danforth! Looking east from Pape. #Danforthlovesbikes Danforth Loves Bikes! Follow BikingToronto on instagram! @bikingtoronto
NEWS: Nearby bikeshare station may raise your home's value
Having a bike share station outside your front door might do more than give you a convenient way to ride to work — it might also boost the value of your home. According to a new study from McGill University, residential units in Montreal are worth more if they're close to a Bixi station, Montreal's […]
NEWS: Cyclist dead following 2-vehicle collision on Dufferin St.
The cyclist wasn't on the road (standing on sidewalk), but car struck a hydro pole, which then killed them. Awful. A cyclist has been confirmed dead by York Regional Police following a vehicle collision on Dufferin St. north of Steeles Ave. on Monday evening. Two cyclists were on the sidewalk corner of Dufferin St. and […]
OH YEAH! The Viaduct bikelanes get MORE green paint!
Well, I don't know what's going on. This is a level of paying attention to cycling infrastructure on the Bloor Viaduct that, quite frankly, I thought I'd never see (and it pissed me off, often). But now, after the green paint that was laid down late last week in the bikelane, there is now MORE […]
FACEPALM: City closes Hoskin bikelane for PanAm Games
What's a great idea? Closing down one of the busiest bikelanes in the city and not providing a detour that's safe for cyclists (and pedestrians) because of the "short distance of the inconvenience". A sign erected on June 25 indicates the closure of the Hoskin bike lane for two months during the Pan Am Games. […]
INSTAGRAM: Bells on Danforth
Dipping into the instagram archives for this great pic from Bells on Danforth. Biking the viaduct and #thedanny with hundreds of people! #Danforthlovesbikes #biketoFollow BikingToronto on instagram! @bikingtoronto
OH YEAH: Easy Bikes – A New Name for Upright Bikes?
Interesting article from Momentum Mag from earlier this month: Did the Wall Street Journal just rename the most accessible, useful, and comfortable of all bicycle styles? Upright bicycles, sometimes referred to by Momentum Mag as city bikes, are hands down the best style of bicycle for daily use. A relaxed frame geometry and swept-back handlebars combine to […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Aquila
Source: Original photo – by uncomman on Flickr. I feel like this woman is a hardened cyclist in Toronto despite her delicate look. Helmet, water, bike lock and music ready to go. Compact commuter pack with carabiner all set. Swagger on two wheels, check plus. via Flickr. See this and 7,000+ other amazing bike photos […]
INFRASTRUCTURE: Waterfront Toronto wants your feedback on the new Queen's Quay
Waterfront Toronto is asking for feedback about the new Queen's Quay… but they've buried the feedback link down at the bottom of that link. I've pulled out the relevant section for you below, but check out their page for more information. How to submit your feedback on Queen's Quay Fill out this online form […]
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SparkFun Electronics will be closed on July 3rd, 2015 in observance of Independence Day. Any orders placed after 2:00pm MT on July 2nd will be shipped out after the weekend. Thanks!
Description: These standard gearmotors are incredibly tough and feature full metal gears to help you drive wheels, gears, or almost anything else that needs to turn. They have a gear ratio of 90:1 and operate up to 12 volts and deliver a stall torque of 103 oz-in. and a max speed of 40 RPM. Each standard gearmotor sports a 6mm diameter D-shaft.


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GREENFIELD — Mike Pyle got the call he's been waiting on for three years.
The young Greenfield family together fighting Mike's Stage 4 lung cancer will now be taken care of financially.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has recognized the cancer was the result of his exposure to toxins during his military service in the Persian Gulf War 23 years ago. The government will pay a monthly income for the family and all of his medical bills.
"We are so happy. Finally, finally, finally," Mike's wife, Krysty, said.
Speaking late last week from a VA hospital where Mike was having his second intensive surgery of the year to remove tumors from his lungs, Krysty said the financial blessing comes at a bittersweet time for the family.
Mike's cancer isn't going away; chemotherapy doesn't seem to work, and surgeries will continue indefinitely.
As they continue to hold on to hope, the family remains grateful to the community for its overwhelming support and looks forward to new opportunities to give back.


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503-287-7555 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
OpenDinner Tues.-Sun., Brunch Sat.-Sun.
- Dress code: Casual
- Full bar
- Kid-friendly
- Outdoor dining
- Private room(s)
- Reservations for groups of six or more
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Autentica Restaurant Review: Oswaldo Bibiano's Mexican restaurant is among the exciting and growing cluster of eateries at 30th Avenue and Killingsworth Street. Dinner dishes emphasize recipes from Bibiano's native Guerrero, Mexico, each one elevated by nuanced, complex spice profiles. Mole dishes are standouts, with sauces made from 30 different ingredients including nuts, anise, plantains, cinnamon, chiles and chocolate. Other options are equally intriguing, including a fall/winter vegetable stew with mushrooms, potatoes, squash, carrots, figs and chiles, or a grilled cactus salad featuring avocado and cotija cheese. If you're in the mood for something simpler, order the Idaho rainbow trout marinated with green chiles. Cocktails focus on creative signature margaritas, such as pomegranate or spicy pepper. The engaging brunch menu proposes standards like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles, as well as less common treats like a torta with cotija cheese, lettuce, tomato and chile sauce. The attractive restaurant boasts terra cotta tiles and a dramatic open kitchen, but in warm weather, hold out for a table on the attractive outdoor patio.
Check out the 2015 edition of GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Issue, which features the Top 40 Restaurants in the US and more.


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Perhaps Sherry Stringfield got used to moving quickly playing a doctor in the fast-paced emergency room. The "ER" actress received multiple offers and sold her Beverly Hills home after a month on the market for close to its $2,895,000 asking price.
The Spanish-style home, built in 1928, has been updated yet maintains its period charm. The two-story house has a center hall, formal dining and living rooms, a family room, a study, an office, six bedrooms and three bathrooms in about 3,600 square feet. Mature trees surround the home, which is within walking distance of shops and schools.
Clark Rockefeller?"
Public records show the property previously sold in 2003 for $1,935,000.
The listing agent was Angela Roessel of Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills.
The expedition will move on out
Actress Missi Pyle and her husband, grizzly bear expert and naturalist Casey Anderson, have listed their Beachwood Canyon home for sale at $669,000.
The 1926 bungalow sits in the hills below the Hollywood sign. It has an open-plan dining and living room, a wood-burning fireplace, two bedrooms and one bathroom. In addition to the 880 square feet of interior living space, there are outdoor living and dining rooms, porch and patio space for entertaining, a spa and gardens with fruit trees and wisteria.
Pyle appeared on "Grey's Anatomy" this year and is shooting a pilot, "How to Be a Better American," for ABC. Her film credits include "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005) and "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" (2004).
Anderson hosts "Expedition Grizzly" (2009-present) on the National Geographic Channel. Brutus, an 800-pound bear that the conservationist has cared for since it was a cub, was a guest at the couple's wedding in 2008 in Montana. They split their time between Los Angeles and property they own in Montana, where Brutus lives on a sanctuary.
The couple recently sought guidance in training their two rescue dogs and will appear on "Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan."
Public records show Pyle bought the property in 2004 for $635,000.
Leah Lail of Coldwell Banker, Beverly Hills East, has the listing.
Su casa es . . . a sold casa
Actor French Stewart and actress and interior designer Katherine LaNasa have sold their renovated and expanded Hollywood Hills-area home for $3,637,000, the Multiple Listing Service shows.
The 1936 traditional two-story house has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. It sits behind tall hedges on about a third of an acre with mature trees and a swimming pool. LaNasa, who runs and owns Casa LaNasa, did the remodel and interior design.
Stewart, 46, costarred in "3rd Rock From the Sun" (1996-2001) as alien Harry Solomon. He has appeared in movies, including "Inspector Gadget 2" (2003) and "Home Alone 4" (2002).
LaNasa, 43, has appeared on TV series, including "House" (2009), "Cold Case" (2009), "Ghost Whisperer" (2008) and "Judging Amy" (2003-05).
The property had been purchased in 2000 for $1,919,000. It came on the market at $4,195,000 in November.


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Jewel fm's Gallery
The Jewel fm Gallery is a beautiful art space featuring exceptional San Joaquin Valley artists. Our large walls and lighting favor large format pieces of exceptional quality. Each month, we feature different artists so we are always looking for painters or sculptors who would like to get exposure. During Art Hop Fresno, which is the first Thursday of every month, we bring in local musical performers or groups. They play live on stage in our 2000 sq. ft. gallery. We also offer wine and snacks. See what you've been missing! Art Hop is free of charge. Click here to be taken to our Gallery Archive, which is maintained by the Gallery curator, Dr. Karl Kallman. Click here to send an e-mail to Dr. Kallman.


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Sligo's Blue Raincoat Theatre Company are delighted to be kicking off their 2013 season with Beckett's 'Endgame' this March at The Factory Performance Space, Sligo.
Speaking about their plans for 2013, director Niall Henry said, "Endgame is my favourite Beckett play and I am delighted that this is the first time our company will work with one of his texts. Presenting Beckett for the first time alongside our annual Yeats Project and a new play by Jocelyn Clarke presents one of our strongest seasons to date."
Endgame runs at The Factory Performance Space in Sligo from March 6th – 16th and tickets are now on sale.
To book call +353 (0) 71 917 0431.
By Samuel Beckett
Directed by Niall Henry
Design by Barry McKinney
Cast: John Carty, Ciaran McCauley, Sandra O'Malley, Peter Davey.
Dates: 6th – 16th March
Venue: The Factory Performance Space, Lower Quay Street, Sligo.


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Dancing With The Stars
Lacey Schwimmer Lands Deal As Brand Ambassador for Lady Foot Locker
She's no longer dancing with a "cute little penguin," but Lacey Schwimmer is still rocking some happy feet. The Dancing With the Stars pro was recently named brand ambassador for Lady Foot Locker.
"I'm so excited," she told People Magazine. "I try to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle, and that's exactly what Lady Foot Locker stands for." Lacey truly does represent the real American woman, in our opinion — boobs, butt and all. She told People that her favorite Lady Foot Locker work-out item is the Actra Fitness capri pant. "I have one in every color," she said. "I can hit a movie, then the gym in the same outfit, just change it up a little."
Lacey will reportedly be offering fitness tips and advice on LadyFootLocker.com starting in November. Lacey and Chaz Bono were just eliminated on Season 13's Broadway Week and, as sad as we were to see her go, it's good to know she'll still be a click away if we want advice on how to best work our "Chaz hands."
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We Are Patriots Hope's Revolutionary War Diary Book Two (Paperback)
|Author: Kristiana Gregory
Learn more about We Are Patriots Hope's Revolutionary War Diary:
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Sku: 30867951
Publish Date: 5/1/2002
Dimensions: (in Inches) 7.25H x 5L x 0.25T
Pages: 112
Age Range: 13 to 16
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|As the Revolutionary War rages on, Hope Potter is kept from her dear friend, Polly, whose parents are loyal to King George III. When Hope's father and brother return, Hope finds out out her father was with the Sons of Liberty and her family will be in danger if anyone finds out.
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In her diary, ten-year-old Hope writes about her life as a patriot in 1777 Philadelphia, as the Redcoats try to take over her city and defeat the Continental Army. Simultaneous.
Author Bio
Kristiana Gregory writes historical fiction and is best known for her Dear America series. She does a great deal of research for her books, visiting the places she's going to write about and finding out useful information such as what the weather was like, or what people thought about, by looking through journals and almanacs of that time. Kristiana feels that her readers can relate to the characters in her book because the problems they deal with--learning to make good decisions or getting through hard times--are universal.


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7Energy and Metabolism
Lecture Outline
I. Biological work requires energy
A. Energy is the capacity to do work
B. Energy is expressed in units of work (kilojoules) or heat energy (kilocalories)
C. Organisms carry out conversions between potential energy and kinetic energy
1. Potential energy is stored energy; kinetic energy is energy of motion
II. Two laws of thermodynamics govern energy transformations
A. The total energy in the universe does not change
1. First law of thermodynamics = law of conservation of energy
a) The total energy of a closed system remains constant
b) Biological systems are open systems
c) Organisms can only convert energy to other forms
B. The entropy of the universe is increasing
1. In most energy conversions, energy is lost as heat
2. Second law of thermodynamics
a) As energy is converted from one form to another, the total amount of entropy (S) increases in the universe
b) Entropy may be defined as an increase in disorder or randomness
III. Metabolic reactions involve energy transformations
A. Metabolism of an organism includes anabolic and catabolic pathways
1. Anabolism includes synthetic pathways
2. Catabolism includes reactions in which molecules are degraded
B. Enthalpy is the total potential energy of a system
1. Bond energy is the amount of energy required to break a molecular bond
2. Enthalpy (H) is the total bond energy
C. Free energy is energy that is available to do cellular work, and hence is of biological interest
1. Free energy is the total energy available to do work and is expressed in kilojoules or kilocalories as G
2. G is inversely related to entropy
a) H is enthalpy; T is the absolute temperature (° K); S is entropy
b) If T is constant, E = free energy + entropy (unusable energy)
c) As the temperature increases, entropy increases
D. Chemical reactions involve changes in free energy
1. The Greek letter delta (_ ) is used to refer to changes between initial and final states
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E. Free energy decreases during an exergonic reaction
1. The total free energy of a system in the final state is less than the total free energy in the original state
2. Exergonic reactions have a B _ G
3. Exergonic reactions release energy and are spontaneous reactions
4. These reactions still require activation energies
F. Free energy increases during an endergonic reaction
1. An endergonic reaction is one in which there is a gain of free energy
2. Diffusion is an exergonic process
G. Free energy changes depend on the concentrations of reactants and products
1. Reactions proceed to a state of dynamic equilibrium
2. Cellular reactions are typically never at equilibrium
H. Cells drive endergonic reactions by coupling them to exergonic reactions
1. Coupled reactions may drive thermodynamically unfavorable endergonic reactions
2. In energy coupling, one must look at the total _ G of both reactions
3. Endergonic reactions are coupled with exergonic reactions
a) The breakdown of ATP is a good example
IV. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell
A. The ATP molecule has three main parts
1. Nitrogen-containing base (adenine)
2. Ribose, a pentose
3. 3 phosphate groups in a series
B. ATP donates energy through the transfer of a phosphate group
1. The bonds linking the 3 phosphate groups may be broken by hydrolysis
a) These reactions have a large B _ G (B 7.6 kcal/mole)
b) ATP is hydrolyzed to form ADP + Pi
c) This reaction may be coupled with an endergonic reaction
d) Phosphorylation reactions occur when the phosphate group is transferred to another molecule
C. ATP links exergonic and endergonic reactions
1. Phosphorylation is coupled to endergonic processes
D. The cell maintains a very high ratio of ATP to ADP
1. The actual free energy of ATP under cellular conditions is -10 to -12 kcal/mole
2. The ratio of ATP to ADP is about 10:1
3. ATP cannot be stockpiled
4. A resting human uses about 450 kg (100 lbs.) per day of ATP, but the amount present at any given time in the entire body is less than 1 gram (0.03 oz.)
5. Each second, approximately 10 million molecules of ATP are made and recycled in every cell
V. Cells transfer energy by redox reactions
A. Oxidation is the loss of electrons; reduction is the gain of electrons
1. Oxidation involves the loss of energy; reduction is the gain of energy
2. These processes occur simultaneously, called redox reactions
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B. Most electron carriers carry hydrogen atoms
1. Electron carriers transfer energy to an acceptor
2. Electrons lose energy as they are transferred between acceptors
3. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a common hydrogen acceptor in respiratory and photosynthetic pathways
4. Nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP+) is involved in photosynthesis
5. Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) is involved in cellular respiration
6. Cytochromes are proteins containing iron and are also electron carriers
VI. Enzymes are chemical regulators
A. Nearly all enzymes are protein catalysts that speed the rate of chemical reactions
1. Not all organic catalysts are enzymes; some nucleotide-based molecules function as enzymes as well
2. Enzymes that catalyze specific chemical steps allow for cellular control
B. All reactions have a required energy of activation (EA)
C. An enzyme lowers the activation energy needed to initiate a chemical reaction
1. Enzymatic action has no effect on the overall free energy
D. An enzyme works by forming an enzyme-substrate (ES) complex
1. Enzymes have at least one 3-dimensional area, known as the active site or active sites
2. The current model of enzymatic action is the induced-fit model
a) The active site is not rigid, but binding of the substrate to the active site involves conformational changes in both the enzyme and (typically) the substrate
b) The enzyme and substrate form an ES or enzyme-substrate complex
c) After binding to the substrate, the product is released, and the enzyme can be reused
E. Most enzyme names end in -ase
1. Sucrase is an enzyme that reacts with sucrose
2. Other enzymes have older names ending in B zyme
3. Enzyme names such as pepsin and trypsin give no clues as to their function
F. Enzymes are specific
1. Because of the binding at the active site, the substrate is very specific to the enzyme
2. Not all enzymes are specific (e.g. lipases react with a variety of fats)
G. Many enzymes require cofactors
1. Many enzymes are composed of a protein (an apoenzyme) and a cofactor
2. Inorganic cofactors include elements such as Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Mn
3. Organic nonprotein cofactors bind with the enzyme, forming a coenzyme
a) Coenzymes are typically transfer agents
b) NADH, NADPH, and FADH2 are coenzymes
c) ATP is a coenzyme
d) Coenzyme A is important in the transfer of groups derived from organic acids
4. Most vitamins are coenzymes or are parts of coenzymes
H. Enzymes are most effective at optimal conditions
1. Each enzyme has an optimal temperature
a) In the human body, the optimal temperature for enzymes is near body temperature
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b) High temperatures denature protein enzymes
2. Each enzyme has an optimal pH
a) In the human body, the optimal pH for most enzymes is between 6 and 8
b) A suboptimal pH denatures protein enzymes
I. Enzymes are organized into teams in metabolic pathways
1. Enzymes often work in sequences
J. The cell regulates enzymatic activity
1. The amount of enzyme produced can control the rate of a reaction; this is typically accomplished by feedback mechanisms
2. Allosteric enzymes have a receptor site to which allosteric regulators bind
a) Some allosteric regulators are inhibitors of the enzyme; others are activators of the enzyme
K. Enzymes can be inhibited by certain chemical agents
1. Reversible inhibition may be competitive or noncompetitive
a) Reversible competitive inhibition involves a molecule that is structurally similar to the normal substrate
(1) The inhibitor binds to the active site temporarily
b) Reversible noncompetitive inhibition involves binding at a site other than the active site temporarily (similar to allosteric inhibition)
2. Irreversible inhibitors permanently inactivate the enzyme
a) Examples: nerve gases (cyanide), heavy metals (Hg, Pb)
b) Some drugs are enzyme inhibitors
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Two persons in the names of Mbemba Camara and Badou Manjang on Thursday appeared before the Kanifing Magistrates' Court, presided over by Principal Magistrate Sheriff Tabally, for the offence of housebreaking and theft, all contrary to the Laws of The Gambia.
The particulars of the offence on count one stated that on the 5th November 2012 at Bakau Mamakoto in the Kanifing Municipality, the two accused persons broke into the house of David Peter Tungate, intent to commit a felony therein wit stealing, thereby committed an offence.
On count two, it stated that on the same date and time in the Kanifing Municipality, the two accused persons broke into the house of the said David Peter Tungate and stole the following items: cash of D53, 000 and 800 pounds equivalent to D30, 400; total amount being D83, 400, being the property of David Peter Tungate and Jainaba Bojang, thereby committed an offence. Both accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges and were however granted bail in the sum of D200, 000 with one Gambian surety each.
Hearing continues on 12th November 2012. Chief Inspector Jammeh stood for the IGP.


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Level of study Third/Final year
Credit value 20
Semester 1
The module is designed to explore the basis for the behaviour of micro-organisms and their dependence and impact on human activities, reflecting the intimate and critical relationship between humans and microbes. The diversity of microbial lifestyles and communities will be explored, both in the biosphere at large and in relationships with host species including humans. Then the impact of microbes on public health will be dissected, focusing on emerging infections and the crucial issue of antibiotic resistance. Finally, the applications of micro-organisms in biotechnological and industrial processes will be considered, with a detailed consideration of novel approaches to design of new antibiotics.
Lectures, workshops and practicals.
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