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|Bittersweet baking chocolate
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|Granulated sugar
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|All purpose flour
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|3 , beaten
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|Unsweetened baking chocolate
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|1 Teaspoon
|Powdered sugar
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Boiling water
|3 Tablespoon
|White drizzle
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|White chocolate baking bar
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|Vegetable oil
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2. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour and eggs with spoon until well blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until edges are set. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour.
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Byline: Eugene Ludwig, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
After a short recession, most economic data indicates that the country is ready to begin a new period of sustained economic growth. The housing market is strong, business inventories are down and there is a powerful combination of low interest rates and fiscal stimuli to provide the capital for business expansion and consumer demand.
Yet, our financial markets are in disarray, rocked by a series of scandals that have undermined their integrity. Icons of probity and competence have been knocked off their pedestals, including the accounting profession. Chief among those in whom the public has lost confidence is corporate leadership itself. It has gotten so bad recently that according to some polls, CEOs are now viewed as less trustworthy than politicians.
Such is the paradox of the American economy, which at this pivotal time in its history is both remarkably resilient and remarkably vulnerable: It continues to benefit from great gains in the 1990s, but unless the American investor regains faith in the integrity of corporate leaders and the markets, we could slip back into recession and lose many of these hard-fought gains.
So, how do we restore that faith? Since the collapse of Enron, many proposals for strengthening corporate governance have reconsidered the roles of various responsible parties - corporate boards, management and sometimes regulators. Some of them suggest treating Enron-WorldCom-itis by giving boards of directors of public companies greater authority and imposing harsher penalties on them when they stumble in using it.
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Kicker Nate Kaeding suffered a groin injury this week in practice. Though it was a mere strain, the kicker was unable to continue in today's practice and is on a 'day-to-day' basis.
Though he is listed as questionable now, the Bolts will likely not take the chance of having the kicker either miss an important field goal or injure himself further.
What this means: For fantasy players, take Kaeding out of your lineup and look for another alternative in the meantime. Novak could be a reliable option and has proven to be fairly consistent. Last season, he hit 27 out of 34 attempts.
For the team, it doesn't mean a lot different. Novak has been known in the past to miss some clutch field goals. He can also tend to miss chip shots that aren't that hard. But all in all, he is a fairly consistent kicker. He will put up points for the team when called on and the Bolts don't have to sacrifice that much range with Novak.
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Where do Edinson Volquez & Daniel Herrera fit in our prospect list?
Where do Edinson Volquez & Daniel Herrera fit in our prospect list?
No where.
Volquez is not eligible and Herrera has about no chance of ever stepping on a major league field short of someones MLB and AAA bullpen catching SARS.
One thought here on Herrera. The Red's pen has potential to have a lot of hard throwers down the road. Cordero, Burton, Pelland, Roenicke, maybe one of the starter trio of Cueto, Bailey or Volquez may see time in the pen and even Coffey all live off the hard stuff. A soft tossing lefty with a trick pitch might be just the kind of different look that can keep hitters off balance and make all the others even more effective.
Good bullpens are built with good pitchers first and foremost, but how the pieces fit together and compliment each other is a factor in their effectiveness. Herrera could be just the guy to mess with the opposition's timing ahead of the hard throwers. I have to think its a factor in why WK would have wanted him ahead of any number of low level prospects that could have been the throw-in in this deal.
"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH
Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS
If Volquez was a prospect, how would you rank Him, Bailey and Cueto?
Does this make Danny Dorn any more valuable to the organization? The outfield could thin out quickly in a year depending on who is acquired.
I've come to really trust your insight, and you do a great job with your site. It has become a daily read of mine.
Now that I have gotten the "butt" kissing out of the way , I have to respectfully disagree with your evaluation of Herrera. I have been taught to believe that their is no correct way that a pitcher must get outs. Guys like Chad Bradford, Chris Hammond, and Jon Coutlangus among others have demonstrated this (Moneyball rationale). Clearly, he can strike out guys in AA, and I see no reason why he can't continue to strike out a good rate in the majors. Plus, he's only 23. Sure, he may not be great, but why can't he be at least an effective LOOGY? It seems that even if he only stirkes out around 7 per 9 IP in MLB, he gets enough ground balls to pitch to contact. Also, if he is only coming in to face a couple of batters per appearance, why can't his different style be effective, at least for a couple of years?
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You know who is giving us a new perspective on the Olympics? Black guys on Twitter. Like clockwork, every day, they come out of the woodwork and spit knowledge on any and every sport of the London games. Today, a lot of time and effort went into ripping crying Olympians and the legless track star, Oscar Pistorius. Oh and one guy gets pissed at his dad for spoiling Gabby Douglas' results!
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TISS provides technical support to IEC community
If you are part of the IEC community, whether in an NC (National Committee) or TC/SC (Technical Committee/Subcommittee), you most probably have already been in contact with TISS, the IEC Technical Information and Support Services. IEC Community Business Coordinator Jan-Henrik Tiedemann outlined the major TISS activities and developments for e-tech.
Invaluable support
First and foremost, TISS provides support to the IEC community. It helps solve technical problems and receiving around 30 to 40 email messages every day, TISS collects users' feedback, comments and suggestions which are essential for future developments.
Defining new and improving existing IEC electronic services
Analyzing the needs of the IEC community and putting the IEC Masterplan into practice, TISS defines and, in a close joint effort with the IEC IT Department, implements new IT Tools, improves those already available and prepares guides on all IEC electronic services..
Developing public commenting
One such new development is the Public Commenting project, expected to be completed in spring 2013.
Public Commenting will be open to any person not currently part of the IEC community wishing to make observations or suggestions on an IEC draft publication at the CDV (Committee Draft for Vote) stage.
To leave a comment, a person will create a login on the IEC website. The person will then be asked to enter the name of the company they represent and the country they are from. All comments will be directly forwarded to the NC of the respective country. It is up to the NC to decide which comments to take into consideration.
The person is also able to receive information about newly published CDVs, provided they indicate the technology fields they are interested in.
Public Commenting will provide NCs with a new source of direct market feedback. It might also prove attractive as a tool for the recruitment of new experts, since individuals who provide regularly relevant comments might become interested in joining a national mirror committee. In short, the system is expected to provide an essential avenue for feedback and participation from the stakeholders.
TISS also provides training and workshops for NC Officers, TC/SC Officers and experts as well as industry professionals active in standardization and/or CA (Conformity Assessment).
TISS has put in place a detailed training strategy. From in-house and staff training to online training/video conference and regional tours, this strategy covers all parameters for the organization of a training session or workshop. Based on this approach, the first regional training sessions were organized in Asia last May (see separate article in this issue).
IEC website
Improvements of the IEC website are currently in the works under TISS project lead.
The objective is to provide more direct access to working tools for the IEC community.
The first elements of this new approach will be presented at the 2012 General Meeting in Oslo and completed shortly thereafter. These improvements are a direct result of feedback received by TC/SC and National Committees.
TISS is also the channel through which members and TC/SCs can give comments and suggestions regarding tools and sections of the website to the web development team. The aim is to continuously optimize and improve user experience.
Ticketing system
TISS is also putting in place a new ticketing system. The aim is to keep track of requests, whether they are verbal, by email or by phone, up to and including their completion. The system will also allow assigning relevant resources and involving the departments that should work on or respond to a given query. Finally, it will provide a repository for future reference and serve as a basis for the development of FAQs.
The ticketing system, already put into practice between TISS and the IEC IT department, should be made available to all IEC Central Office and Regional Office staff before the end of the year.
Online meetings and survival kits
Saving cost is high on the agenda of all members and the companies who delegate their experts to the IEC. This is also the reason why TISS is currently working on improving the IEC web conferencing system, making it more efficient and easier to use.
Last but not least, TISS is also in the process of updating the "Survival Kits" geared to provide guidance to TC secretaries TC Chairmen and Convenors.
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that a former Coshocton pharmacist has pleaded guilty to federal charges alleging that she took between $1 million and $2.5 million from state, federal, and private medical insurance companies through fraudulent billing practices.
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Zach Randolph has been ruled out for the Memphis Grizzlies' game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to flu-like symptoms. Coach Lionel Hollins announced Randolph was ill during his pregame media availability on Friday night. The 6-foot-9 Randolph is averaging 16.7 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. He leads the NBA in double-doubles with 22 and is second in the league in rebounding. It was his first missed game of the season Marreese Speights was slated to start in Randolph's spot. Speights started 54 games last season as Randolph recovered from an early season knee injury.
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A control solution for use with a photometric blood glucose strip contains glucose in an aqueous suspension of carbon black. The control solution mimics blood when applied to a whole blood glucose test strip, which is then inserted into a meter. A meter reading within a predetermined range indicates that meter and strip are operating satisfactorily. Preferably the control solution is buffered to a neutral pH and includes chloride ion to provide a stable end point for the glucose reaction. Depending on the glucose concentration, the solution checks meter and strip operation at high, low, and normal blood glucose levels.
1. The control solution that mimics whole blood for use with a photometric blood glucose strip, which comprises a suspension of opaque iron oxide or carbon water, a dispersant to keep the particles in suspension, and a predetermined concentration of glucose.
2. The control solution of claim 1 in which the opaque particles comprise carbon particles.
3. The control solution of claim 2 in which the concentration of particles is at least about 0.015% w/v.
4. The control solution of claim 2 in which the particles are substantially spherical, with a diameter of about 40 nm.
5. The control solution of claim 1 further comprising an end point stablizer, which stablizes absorbance of 660 nm radiation by the control solution a predetermined time after contact with a photometric blood glucose strip.
6. The control solution of claim 5 in which the end point stabilizer is chloride ion.
7. The control solution of claim 6 in which the chloride ion concentration is in a range from about 0.1% to about 0.25% w/v.
8. The control solution of claim 7 in which the chloride ion concentration is about 0.20% w/v.
9. The control solution of claim 1 further comprising a buffer.
10. The control solution of claim 9 in which the buffer comprises EDTA.
11. The control solution of claim 9 in which the buffer maintains the solution at a pH in a range from about 6.5 to about 7.5.
12. The control solution of claim 1 further comprising an antifreeze.
13. The control solution of claim 12 in which the antifreeze comprises glycerol.
14. The control solution of claim 1 further comprising a preservative.
15. The control solution of claim 14 in which the preservative is imidazolidinyl urea.
16. The control solution of claim 15 in which the imidazolidinyl urea concentration is at least about 0.07% w/v.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of particles that mimics whole blood when applied to a reagent test strip; more specifically, an aqueous dispersion that can serve as a control solution for a photometric blood glucose measurement system.
2. Description of the Related Art
Reagent strips are quite popular for use in colorimetric reactions, in which strip color is read by a hand-held meter. Specifically, reagent strips are useful in determining the level of analytes, such as glucose, in blood. In practice, whole blood samples are placed on the reagent strip, and after reaction with components incorporated in the strips, a color change permits the determination of glucose levels. Meters, such as blood glucose meters, and reagent strips, such as glucose reagent strips, vary in accuracy and precision. It is therefore necessary to provide a monitoring agent, a "control solution", which determines whether meters and strips are providing accurate values for glucose levels. Of course, it is important to have this solution act in as close as possible a mariner to the sample, i.e., whole blood.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,187,100, issued Feb. 16, 1993 to D. P. Matzinger et al. discloses a control solution for use in a blood glucose measurement system that uses a porous membrane-based reagent strip. The system is adapted to measure concentrations of glucose in whole blood in the presence of optically visible hemoglobin. The control solution comprises a dispersion of a non-water soluble polymer in water, coupled with controlled levels of glucose. Polyvinyl acetate is a preferred polymer.
The control solution of Matzinger et al. is adapted for use in ONE-TOUCH� blood glucose meters, which measure reflectance from a reagent strip at 635 nm and 700 nm. It is not suitable for use in the newer SURESTEP™ blood glucose meters, which measure strip reflectance at 660 nm and 940 mm.
The present invention provides a control solution for use with a photometric blood glucose strip. The solution mimics whole blood and comprises a suspension of opaque particles in water, a dispersant to keep the particles in suspension, and a predetermined concentration of glucose. In use, the solution is applied to a suitable photometric blood glucose strip, which is inserted into a meter to obtain a reading of glucose concentration. When the meter reading is within the range that is appropriate for a particular control solution, then a user of the meter and strip system can be confident that the system will provide accurate values of glucose concentration in whole blood samples that are applied to the strip.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a strip and meter system that can be used with the control solution of this invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the sample side of the strip of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is an exploded, perspective schematic of the optical arrangement of the system of FIG. 1.
Although a control solution for a whole blood glucose meter must mimic whole blood, different meter/strip systems identify blood in different ways. Thus, a control solution must mimic blood in a way that is suited to the particular meter and strip. The control solution of the present invention is particularly adapted for use with the SURESTEP™ system, manufactured by the assignee of this invention.
FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a SURESTEP™ meter and strip. Strip 10 is adapted to be inserted into an opening 14 of meter 12. Meter 12 has on its top surface a screen 16 on which the results of the glucose measurement are displayed. The screen can also display instructions, error warnings, and other messages.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the sample side of the strip of FIG. 1. Strip 10 comprises a transport medium 20 and a support 22 that sandwich test pad 24. In order to determine blood glucose concentration, a sample of whole blood is applied to transport medium 20. The sample passes through the transport medium to test pad 24, which is preferably a hydrophilic anisotropic membrane. The surface of the membrane that adjoins transport medium 20 has large pores--typically in the range from about 30 micrometers to about 40 micrometers. The blood enters the membrane through the large-pore ("sample") surface and travels toward the opposite, small-pore ("testing") surface. As the blood passes through the membrane, the red blood cells become trapped and the glucose-containing plasma passes through. As the sample passes through the membrane, glucose in the sample reacts with a reagent that is impregnated within the membrane to form a light-absorbing dye near the testing surface.
FIG. 3 shows schematically the optical arrangement of the meter and strip of FIG. 1 after the strip has been inserted into the meter. Light source 30 is directed at the testing surface of test pad 24. The light reflected from the testing surface is detected by detector 32. Although, for simplicity, only one light source 30 is shown in FIG. 3, the SURESTEP™ meter incorporates two light-emitting diodes, which emit radiation at 940 nm and 660 nm, respectively.
The 940 nm radiation is used primarily to determine whether the strip has been inserted properly into the meter and whether enough blood has been applied to the strip. Thus, for example, the absorbance by blood of 940 nm radiation causes a reduction in 940 nm radiation detected, which signals to the meter that a sample has been applied to the strip. If insufficient sample has been applied, then there is a smaller change in 940 nm radiation, and an error warning informs the user that not enough blood was applied to the strip.
The 660 nm radiation detects the absorption of the dye that is formed as a result of the interaction of the reagent in the strip with glucose in the blood. As the reaction progresses, more dye is formed, and the 660 nm radiation reflected to the detector decreases. If the system is operating properly, the strip reflectance at 660 nm reaches a substantially constant value at a level indicative of the glucose concentration in the sample. If a constant reflectance is not achieved after a predetermined time period (the period depends on ambient temperature), then an error war, Ling appears.
Based on the above description, it is clear that a control solution for use with the SURESTEP™ system must meet at least these three requirements: First, absorption at 940 nm must be in the range of absorptions that characterize an acceptable whole blood sample. Second, absorbance at 660 nm must reach a constant value ("end point") within the maximum time permitted by the meter software. Third, the 660 nm end point absorbance value must be achieved consistently by a properly functioning meter and strip.
The above criteria can be met by an aqueous dispersion of opaque particles, such as iron oxide or carbon particles, and a predetermined concentration of glucose. Carbon particles are preferred, and in order for the absorption of 940 nm radiation to be great enough to indicate to the meter that sample size is adequate, carbon particle concentration is preferably at least about 0.015% w/v. Carbon particles that are substantially spherical and have a diameter of about 40 nm are suitable. A suspension of activated charcoal could be used, but a preferred carbon particle suspension is HIGGINS� black india ink, available from Faber-Castell Corp., Newark, N.J.
For reasons that are not entirely clear, end point stability is affected by ionic strength. Thus, to ensure a stable end point (constant 660 nm radiation detected), the control solution preferably includes a stabilizer, such as chloride or borate ion. Preferably, chloride ion is used and its concentration is in the range from about 0.1% to about 0.25% w/v, more preferably about 0.20% w/v. The chloride ion is conveniently provided by a metal salt, such as sodium or potassium chloride. Alternative stabilizers include sodium tetraborate and boric acid.
Preferably, pH of the control solution is maintained in the range from about 6.5 to 7.5. At lower pH, the carbon tends to precipitate. At higher pH, the long term stability of glucose in solution decreases. To maintain the preferred pH range, the solution preferably includes a buffer, such as citrate or EDTA di- and tetra-sodium. EDTA is preferred.
The glucose concentration indicated by the meter when a control solution is applied to a strip need not be the actual glucose concentration of the control solution; in fact, it generally is not. However, a control solution should consistently provide the same reading of glucose concentration when used with a fresh strip and a properly operating meter. In practice, it may be desirable to have control solutions that have different glucose concentrations; for example "high", "normal", and "low" glucose solutions, so that the full range of meter operation can be monitored. The appropriate control solution glucose concentration for each range is determined empirically. In order to ensure that control solutions yield reliable readings, solution stability is important. Low temperature stability is enhanced by including an antifreeze, such as diacetone alcohol or glycerol. Glycerol is preferred.
Preservatives may also be added to the control solution. Possible preservatives include sodium- or potassium-benzoate, benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, and imidazolidinyl urea (for example, GERMALL� II, available from Sutton Laboratories, Chatham, N.J.). Preferably, at least about 0.07% w/v imidazolidinyl urea is included.
For a better understanding of the present invention, the following Example further illustrates the invention. The Example is not intended to be in any way limiting.
A control solution was prepared by combining the following components:
HPLC grade water 100 mL
glycerol 1.2 g
disodium EDTA 0.125 g
tetrasodium EDTA 0.075 g
GERMALL� II 0.2 g
NaCl 0.2 g
D-glucose 0.082 g
HIGGINS� india ink (6% carbon black) 0.38 mL
The control solution simulated blood that contains a "normal" glucose concentration (about 120 mg/dL). Control solutions that simulate high and low glucose concentrations include more or less D-glucose, respectively.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description and Example are illustrative of practicing the present invention but are in no way limiting. Variations of the detail presented herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
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Share in the ceremony that honors athletes who have made an impact in the history of their sport at Loyola. Once a year, inductees are welcomed into the Loyola Hall of Fame by fellow athletes and coaches. All are welcomed to share in Loyola sports camaraderie.
The Hall of Fame honors those in Loyola's past who have either made history or contributed greatly to their sport. The criteria for selection include integrity, sportsmanship, and character.
The Hall of Fame was created in 1964. After Loyola disbanded its program in 1972, the Hall of Fame did not return until the intercollegiate athletic program was re-instated in 1991-92. Those in the Hall of Fame include Olympic record setters, coaches of national championship teams, school recordholders, and a host of fine athletes and coaches who represented Loyola with excellence.
The Hall of Fame Commission of Loyola University New Orleans, the Alumni Association, and the Department of Athletics and Wellness celebrated the 2014 Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Ceremony on Saturday, January 31, 2015.
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USI spotlights $50 million capital campaign
USI has quietly raised $26.7 million during the past year.
The University of Southern Indiana has been quietly raising money for more than a year now, but now those efforts have moved into the spotlight.
Thursday evening, USI announced it is entering the public phase of a $50 million capital campaign which it has dubbed "Campaign USI: Elevating Excellence."
"This is a very special night for the University of Southern Indiana," said university President Linda Bennett.
Money raised in the campaign will go toward a wide range of uses, from student scholarships and faculty support to new buildings and community partnerships.
The campaign news came just before a program featuring energy mogul T. Boone Pickens, and there was a reason for this.
Some of the campaign money is being used to establish an Innovative Thinkers Speaker Series, which will bring well-known entrepreneurs and innovators such as Pickens to campus. Pickens Thursday evening appearance was funded by contributions from the Elevating Excellence campaign but was not paid for from the speaker series fund.
Bennett noted that unlike some capital campaigns, this one includes more spending on the university's people than on building projects.
"I'm excited about this campaign because it is about people ¬— and it gives us a chance to tell our story," Bennett said in an interview last month.
The university is framing its campaign as a vehicle to support programs and projects in five areas: the student experience, the academic environment, athletics, community partnerships and ongoing annual support.
In an era of declining state funding for public universities, Bennett said private fundraising campaigns are "a growing reality" for schools like USI.
In March, Bennett traveled to Indianapolis to speak with members of the Senate Appropriations Committee as it worked on its budget proposal.
She asked the lawmakers for an extra $10 million over the two-year budget period built into its base funding levels. She also requested capital funding for the renovation of three campus buildings. Even if USI receives what it's asking for, Bennett said, the university would still only be receiving about 75 percent of the statewide average funding per full-time equivalent.
State funding aside, Bennett said capital campaigns are necessary for public universities because they provide a source of support for things like scholarships, study-abroad programs and speakers series.
"There are a variety of things that you can do with private moneys that just are difficult, if not impossible, to do with your regular operating budget." she said.
The school is actually halfway to its goal already. In a so-called "quiet phase" of the campaign, which began in October 2011, the school has raised $26.7 million in gifts and commitments.
Helping the school reach that halfway point were Evansville businessman Ron Romain (USI class of 1973), and his wife Connie (class of 1974), who contributed $5 million.
In their honor, the USI College of Business is being renamed the Romain College of Business. Ron Romain is also the chairman of this fundraising campaign.
Romain is the owner, president and chief executive officer of United Companies. The Evansville-based business is the parent to the Romain Automotive Group, Professional Transportation Inc. and United Leasing Inc.
In an interview last month, Romain said he hopes the campaign will strengthen both his alma mater and its reputation in Southwestern Indiana and beyond.
"Continuing to elevate how USI is perceived is awfully important."
Romain knows firsthand the importance of elevating one's sights.
When he entered the school then known as Indiana State University-Evansville on a baseball scholarship in 1969, he admitted, he wasn't much focused on academics.
"I wanted to play baseball, and I wanted to catch Connie," Romain said, referring to the woman who was his teen sweetheart and is now his wife.
"From an educational standpoint, I didn't have very big dreams."
His attitude changed sophomore year, when he took a business law class taught by Jack Engelke.
As Romain remembers it, on the very first day of class Engelke got the students' attention by slamming a course book on the desk and asking, "What's in Chapter One?"
"He just got me serious," Romain said of Engelke.
Romain said he's motivated to support USI so that others might have their own life-changing college experiences.
"Students are going to receive the same thing that I received as a student — and it's even going to be better today."
During his remarks at Thursday's event, Romain reflected on the things USI has achieved since its beginning in 1965.
When USI was first established, he said, no one could have envisioned what the school has become today. He cited the school's scholarship and study-abroad programs, as well as its highly-regarded nursing program, as examples of things previous generations of supporters have helped bring into being.
"The signs of your support are all around us," Romain told the crowd.
While acknowledging that $50 million is an ambitious goal, Romain said, it is also a worthy one.
"No one ever achieved anything worthwhile with an average effort. We can do something bold at the University of Southern Indiana," he said.
The public phase of the campaign is set to conclude in 2015 to coincide with USI's 50th anniversary.
This is only the second capital campaign USI has undertaken in its history. The first campaign, which ran from 1995 to 1998, raised $24 million. That was almost double the campaign's goal of $13 million.
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| icequeen3125 chapter 5 . 2/1/2013
so what happons i know you haven't worked on this in a while but i like it so plz another chp?
| rayyan.shaaban chapter 5 . 9/23/2012
I really loved this story and cant wait for the next chapters to be posted!(please dont take so long:P) keep up the excellent work and thank you so much for sharing your creativity :D
| Speedwells chapter 5 . 12/12/2006
it's really sad, is shirley really hse still aive, she haven't make up with her friends, or say sorry or have a proper good bye :((wha... she can't be :D whoa, your story rocks thank you...
| Pat chapter 5 . 11/28/2006
Keep with the story please !
| Shipperness chapter 5 . 10/9/2006
This is definately interesting. I don't think I've seen anything quite like it in this fandom yet and I've been here for a long time. I definately like the concept and your dialogue has a definate wit and style that I like alot.
However there are some rather glaring errors in grammar and spelling. I understand from your bio that you go to a French school, but I was just wondering if you had considered getting a beta reader to correct any mistakes that might have been made before the chapter goes out there? Giving the finished chapters that final polish would make the story all that more enjoyable.
I'll continue to follow this story and I hope to read more of it soon.
| nizhu chapter 3 . 9/20/2006
oh... what kind of friends are they... i feel sorry for shirley...
| SuP3R G1R chapter 8 . 12/31/2005
its cool...
| B Oots chapter 8 . 12/9/2005
I am sorry, you have been sick. I am looking forward to reading your stories.
| B Oots chapter 7 . 9/29/2005
I sm glad your updating both of your stories. Please update soon, so I can read, how Shirley breaks the curse?
| SuP3R G1R chapter 6 . 8/14/2005
I want to know what happens after that!
| B Oots chapter 5 . 5/14/2005
I am really enjoying the story. Please update soon, so I can read, what happens next.
| Penny Lane chapter 4 . 5/13/2005
hey again!
thanks for updating :)
the storys coming together really well, i can't wait to hear more about the other characters!
hope you update again soon!
| OneLie chapter 4 . 5/3/2005
Hey :-)
What a happy morning... I have you on my authors alert list and that got me 10 mails today :-D
This story sounds very interesting... I hope you continue it soon and bo and the other will get their part in the story...
thanks for this 4 chapters :-)
| Penny Lane chapter 1 . 3/15/2005
Hey! Your story sounds really good so far, i'm totally intrigued! update soon!


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The protein Hsp90 plays a significant role in the survival of cells that are exposed to stress. Researchers at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) uncovered this protein's mode of operation some time ago but now Hsp90 has surprised even the experts with an unexpected pattern of motion. The results are published in the current online issue of the renowned science journal PNAS and may help researchers discover specific cancer medication.
Proteins are the motors of the cell: They transport, among other things, nutrients, move our muscles, convert substances chemically or fold other proteins. The so-called heat shock protein Hsp90 is eminently important for our cells since it plays a decisive role in many basic processes in humans as well as in bacteria or yeasts. For example, it is decisive in folding polypeptide chains into functioning proteins with very precisely defined spatial structures. Especially when cells are exposed to stress through heat or poisonous substances, Hsp90 production increases to keep the damage in check.
The anti-stress protein is a dimer (which consists of two identical proteins) and can be roughly divided into three segments: the N terminal domain at the top, the middle domain and the C terminal at the bottom. Hsp90 taps the energy it requires for its work from the slow splitting of ATP, the fuel of every cell. In this process, the two strands move in opposing directions, albeit only a few nanometers. The TUM groups of Prof. Thorsten Hugel from the Department of Physics and Prof. Johannes Buchner from the Department of Chemistry are quite familiar with the movement of Hsp90: They were the first to observe the scissor-like movement in real-time. Yet even they were caught off guard: Instead of the familiar one-ended scissor movement at the N terminal domains they were now observing the rocking movement at both ends of the protein.
Hsp90 opens and closes in a scissors-like manner at the C terminal as well
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FOX also ruled the adults 18-49 demographic with a 9.5 rating, which was better than the combined total of the other four networks. NBC took second with a 3.6, edging CBS' 3.4. ABC averaged 1.5 and The CW 0.4.
The first batch of semifinalists on "American Idol" drew a 14.0/21 at 8 p.m.
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Former Syracuse University lineman Louis Gachelin has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison in an undercover FBI tax fraud investigation. The U.S. Attorney's Office reports that the 31-year-old Gachelin was sentenced Monday. He pleaded guilty in July to theft of government money and identity theft. After leaving Syracuse, Gachelin played professionally in Europe. The FBI operated an undercover check-cashing store in North Miami used by Gachelin and seven others, including two former NFL players. The group cashed about $500,000 in fraudulent tax refund checks. Running back Michael Bennett, once a Minnesota Vikings first-round pick who played for several teams, was sentencted to 15 months for his part. Former Oakland Raiders and New York Giants defensive tackle William Joseph has pleaded guilty to charges and awaits sentencing.
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How much does Fleury go for? maybe you could sell him and get Halak for like 8k so you have more money to spend on other players.
I would recommend a Jay Bouwmeester, he can be found for like 3000-5000 pucks. Or just save up to get a legit first liner/first D pairing
I got fleury in my preorder pack and you can't sell guys you got in free packs. I would sell him though if I could, saw Cam Ward going for 5,000 and he has a higher overall than Fleury lmfao. Fleury goes for 20-30 grand too...
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In a recent interview, BMW's head of research and development revealed the next-generation 7-Series will feature carbon fiber construction.
Speaking with Autocar, Klaus Draeger said the car would likely feature carbon fiber, aluminum and steel. This means we can expect the lightweight material to be used in the roof, hood and trunk lid.
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they definitely need to make it lighter and work on a more bespoke interior
Feb 25, 2012 9:05 am
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With some Carbon fiber and a totally new design language...well that might just do it...let's wait and see whether the BMW boys can turn the current bulk that is the 7 Series into a super suave and elegant looking business Icon that it was in the past.
Feb 23, 2012 10:37 pm
Not a big fan of the 7 Series (S-Class all the way for me...) but you have to appreciate the fact that BMW is working on incorporating methods like this to reduce weight and improve efficiency of automobiles...that will someday work its way down to all cars.
Feb 23, 2012 7:46 pm
@Moodyaaa..BIG LOL. Still S8 is faster than MB best S-class and BMWs 7-series.
Feb 23, 2012 4:46 pm
well, i don't want to join in on the S-Class vs 7-Series turf war, but i will say this. Someday, Carbon Fiber will become mainstream with many vehicles. as time progresses, innovations will become cheaper.
Feb 23, 2012 3:51 pm
maybe s class bud not A8 ! :)
Feb 23, 2012 12:20 pm
LOL. This version cant never compete wiht Audi S8.
Feb 23, 2012 12:32 pm
in which part of this world or in which thing did this "Bunch of Money Wasted" killed the S class? You must be slow! or just dumb!!
Feb 23, 2012 4:50 pm
I love them both, and I can't say that BMW is better. But still BMW is much nicer to drive, believe me.. And has mor advanced tech
Feb 23, 2012 6:04 pm
you are so funny
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