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Microfluidic devices and systems for affecting the serial to parallel conversion of materials introduced into the device or system. Material or materials to be converted from a serial orientation, e.g., a single channel, into a parallel orientation, e.g., multiple channels, are introduced into an open chamber or field in which containing flows of materials maintain the cohesiveness of the sample material plugs serially introduced into the open chamber. The sample material or materials are then redirected in the chamber toward and into a plurality of parallel channels that also communicate with the chamber.
1. A method of converting a serial flow of materials into a parallel flow of materials, the method comprising:
providing a body having disposed therein an open field chamber having at least first and second sides opposite one another and a third side not opposite either the first or second side, wherein a first plurality of channels is fluidly connected to the first side of the chamber at periodic intervals, wherein a second plurality of channels is fluidly connected to the second side of the chamber at periodic intervals, and wherein a sample introduction channel and a plurality of containing flow channels are fluidly connected to the third side of the chamber;
serially introducing a plurality of discrete quantities of one or more sample materials into the chamber from the sample introduction channel; and
directing flow of the discrete quantities of sample material from the chamber into the second plurality of channels, at least a subset of the second plurality of channels being parallel.
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This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/095,403, filed Aug. 5, 1998, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
This work was supported in part by a grant from the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) under Grant No. 70NANB8H4000.
In the electronics industry, manufacturers and developers have sought to increase product performance, speed and capacity, as well as the profits derived therefrom, through miniaturization. Likewise, the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related industries have sought similar benefits through miniaturization and automation of operations and processes performed in those industries. Performance of more and more operations in less and less space has thus become of primary interest in these industries. Space, therefore, while perhaps not the final frontier, remains an area that invites substantial exploitation.
To achieve this miniaturization the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries have recently applied some of the same technologies which proved effective in the electronics industry, such as photolithography, wet chemical etching, laser ablation, etc., to the microfabrication of fluidic devices for use in chemical and biological applications. For example, as early as 1979, researchers reported the fabrication of a miniature gas chromatograph on a silicon wafer (discussed in Manz et al., Adv. in Chromatog. (1993) 33:1–66, citing Terry et al., IEEE Trans. Electron. Devices (1979) ED-26:1880). These fabrication technologies have since been applied to the production of more complex devices for a wider variety of applications.
Some examples of microfluidic devices and systems for performing complex reactions, analyses and syntheses are described in, e.g., Published International Application No. WO 98/00231, WO 98/22811, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,779,868 and 5,858,195, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. Many of the systems developed to date operate by serially introducing samples into a particular analysis channel, wherein the samples are individually analyzed. Higher throughput systems are generally provided by multiplexing the basic system, i.e., incorporating multiple identical analysis channels in parallel, each channel having a separate sample introduction port. In order to further enhance throughput of these systems, systems that are capable of translating serially input compounds into a number of parallel channels for analysis have been developed. These systems are generally termed "serial to parallel converters." Generally, such systems are described in detail in commonly owned Published International Application No. 98/22811, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Despite the development of these systems, it would generally be desirable to provide such systems with enhanced throughput by allowing each analysis unit, e.g., an analysis channel, to be applied to multiple serial analyses of different samples, as well as enhanced control of materials during the serial to parallel conversion process. The present invention meets these and a variety of other needs.
The present invention generally provides microfluidic devices and systems for affecting the serial to parallel conversion of materials introduced into the device or system. The present invention generally accomplishes this by introducing the material or materials to be converted, into an open chamber or field in which constraining flows of materials maintain the cohesiveness of the sample material plugs serially introduced into the open chamber.
In at least one aspect, the present invention provides microfluidic devices that comprise a body structure having a first chamber disposed therein, where the chamber has at least two sets of opposing sides. Also provided is a first sample introduction channel in fluid communication with the chamber on a first side. A first plurality of parallel channels are provided in fluid communication with the chamber on a second side that is not opposite to the first side and a second plurality of channels in fluid communication with the chamber on a third side, the third side being opposite the second side.
The present invention also provides methods of performing serial to parallel conversion of materials. At least one method comprises providing a body having disposed therein an open field chamber having at least first and second sides opposite one another, a first plurality of channels fluidly connected to the first side of the chamber at periodic intervals, and a second plurality of channels fluidly connected to the second side of the chamber at periodic intervals. A quantity of a sample material is introduced into the chamber between the two sides. Flow of the material is directed from the chamber into a subset of the second plurality of channels by directing flow of a carrier material from each of the first plurality of channels into the chamber.
I. General
The present invention generally provides microfluidic devices and systems that are capable of performing extremely high-throughput experimentation by virtue of their ability to take up large numbers of different compounds in a serial fashion or orientation, and translate those serially oriented samples into a parallel analysis orientation. As used herein, "serial to parallel conversion" refers to the ability to translate at least two samples introduced into or through a single channel in a serial fashion, e.g., one after another, into two or more parallel channels, such that materials that were serially oriented in a single channel are now oriented in parallel in separate channels. Typically, this has been carried out by introducing the serially oriented materials into a single channel that is intersected by a number of parallel channels. Once the materials are introduced into the first channel, the direction of material or fluid flow within the system is controllably altered to direct materials into and through the various parallel channels. A number of methods and channel geometries are available for controlling flow of material into the parallel channels, see, e.g., WO 98/00231 and WO 98/22811, previously incorporated herein.
While the above noted methods, devices and systems are effective at carrying out serial to parallel conversion of materials, the inclusion of large numbers of intersections can sometimes have adverse convective effects on the cohesiveness of discrete material plugs or volumes. Specifically, while methods are available for controlling flow at intersections, this becomes difficult where there are a number of serially oriented intersections, particularly where material in each analysis is desired to be the same. Typically, controlling flow at intersections relies upon the introduction of constraining flows from the channels coming into the main channel, e.g., the side channels. In serially oriented intersections, these constraining materials would dilute out the material of interest that is in the main channel.
In accordance with the present invention therefore, the actual converting event for all of the serially oriented materials is carried out in an open chamber, as opposed to within a single channel intersected by large numbers of parallel channels. By performing the translation of material plugs from serial to parallel orientation in an open area, the dispersive and/or convective effects of the intersections are avoided.
In order to maintain the cohesiveness of the material plugs in the open chamber or field, a number of parallel containing flows are typically applied in the same direction as the direction of flow of the materials being analyzed. Generally, this is accomplished by way of a number of containing flow channels that intersect the chamber such that flow from those channels proceeds across the chamber in a direction parallel to the flow of the sample material, e.g., the channels come into the chamber along one edge. In particular, flowing materials tend to disperse or broaden substantially when entering a larger area, e.g., a chamber, from a smaller area, e.g., a channel. This effect is accentuated in electrokinetically driven materials as a result of the field dispersion in the wider area. This field dispersion is contained by applying matching fields through the containing flow channels, which in turn, contain the materials flowed into the open chamber or field. Similarly, in pressure based flow, dispersion of materials is controlled by forcing matching fluid flows through the containing flow channels. Similar containing flows are optionally or additionally provided upon the switching of the direction of fluid flow, via the large numbers of feed channels to again control the movement of the sample material in the open chamber. As a result, the only dispersive effects remaining in the open field would be the diffusion effects of the material in the particular medium. A schematic illustration of the open field flow control and serial to parallel conversion methods of the invention is shown in
Due to the relatively large number of integrated channels that are preferred for practicing the present invention, e.g., in parallel containing flow channels, etc., and as noted above, it is generally preferred to use integrated microfluidic channel networks or devices in practicing the invention. As used herein, the term "microfluidic" refers to devices, and/or systems having one or more fluid passages, chambers or conduits which have at least one internal cross-sectional dimension, e.g., depth, width, length, diameter, etc., that is less than 500 μm, and typically between about 0.1 μm and about 500 μm. In the devices of the present invention, the microscale channels or chambers preferably have at least one cross-sectional dimension between about 0.1 μm and 200 μm, more preferably between about 0.1 μm and 100 μm, and often between about 0.1 μm and 20 μm. Accordingly, the microfluidic devices or systems prepared in accordance with the present invention typically include at least one microscale channel, usually at least two intersecting microscale channels, and often, three or more intersecting channels disposed within a single body structure. Channel intersections may exist in a number of formats, including cross intersections, "T" intersections, or any number of other structures whereby two channels are in fluid communication.
The body structure of the microfluidic devices described herein typically comprises an aggregation of two or more separate layers which when appropriately mated or joined together, form the microfluidic device of the invention, e.g., containing the channels and/or chambers described herein. Typically, the microfluidic devices described herein will comprise a top portion, a bottom portion, and an interior portion, wherein the interior portion substantially defines the channels and chambers of the device. In preferred aspects, the bottom portion of the device comprises a solid substrate that is substantially planar in structure, and which has at least one substantially flat upper surface. A variety of substrate materials may be employed as the bottom portion. Typically, because the devices are microfabricated, substrate materials will be selected based upon their compatibility with known microfabrication techniques, e.g., photolithography, wet chemical etching, laser ablation, air abrasion techniques, injection molding, embossing, and other techniques. The substrate materials are also generally selected for their compatibility with the full range of conditions to which the microfluidic devices may be exposed, including extremes of pH, temperature, salt concentration, and application of electric fields. Accordingly, in some preferred aspects, the substrate material may include materials normally associated with the semiconductor industry in which such microfabrication techniques are regularly employed, including, e.g., silica based substrates, such as glass, quartz, silicon or polysilicon, as well as other substrate materials, such as gallium arsenide and the like. In the case of semiconductive materials, it will often be desirable to provide an insulating coating or layer, e.g., silicon oxide, over the substrate material, and particularly in those applications where electric fields are to be applied to the device or its contents.
In additional preferred aspects, the substrate materials will comprise polymeric materials, e.g., plastics, such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate, polytetrafluoroethylene (TEFLON™), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polysulfone, polystyrene, polymethylpentene, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinylidine fluoride, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer), and the like. Such polymeric substrates are readily manufactured using available microfabrication techniques, as described above, or from microfabricated masters, using well known molding techniques, such as injection molding, embossing or stamping, or by polymerizing the polymeric precursor material within the mold (See U.S. Pat. No. 5,512,131). Such polymeric substrate materials are preferred for their ease of manufacture, low cost and disposability, as well as their general inertness to most extreme reaction conditions. Again, these polymeric materials may include treated surfaces, e.g., derivatized or coated surfaces, to enhance their utility in the microfluidic system, e.g., provide enhanced fluid direction, e.g., as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,885,470, filed Apr. 14, 1997, and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
The channels and/or chambers of the microfluidic devices are typically fabricated into the upper surface of the bottom substrate or portion, as microscale grooves or indentations, using the above described microfabrication techniques. The top portion or substrate also comprises a first planar surface, and a second surface opposite the first planar surface. In the microfluidic devices prepared in accordance with the methods described herein, the top portion also includes a plurality of apertures, holes or ports disposed therethrough, e.g., from the first planar surface to the second surface opposite the first planar surface.
Performing serial to parallel conversion within the devices of the invention and according to the methods of the invention, can be carried out using a variety of different material transport mechanisms, e.g., fluid flow systems. For example, pressure based flow systems using either external or integrated pumping mechanisms or pressure sources can drive fluid or material flow in the devices described herein. In preferred aspects, however, the devices and methods of the invention utilize controlled electrokinetic material and/or fluid transport systems to direct the serial to parallel conversion process. Specifically, electrokinetic transport systems are used to serially introduce sample materials into the devices of the present invention, and to translate or 'convert' those serially oriented sample materials into a parallel orientation. The use of electrokinetic material transport systems has been described in detail, in e.g., WO 98/00231, previously incorporated herein by reference.
II. Devices and Systems
As noted above, the microfluidic devices of the present invention are typically fabricated into the surface of a planar solid substrate and bonded to a second solid substrate to seal the various channels and chambers of the device. Although generally described in this manner, such construction is not required. In particular, microfluidic devices are optionally fabricated from a number of discrete elements, e.g., conduits and chambers, that are joined together in an integrated structure.
Containing flow channels 312 a are also in fluid communication with the field along the first side 310, on both sides of the sample channel 306. A corresponding series of containing flow channels 312 b are also provided on a second side 314 of the field opposite the first side 310. While each the containing flow channels 312 a and 312 b may be completely distinct channels, as shown, each of the containing flow channels 312 a and 312 b, is an ultimate bifurcation from individual containing flow channels 316 a and 318 a, and 316 b, respectively.
Typically, at least two additional groups of channels also communicate with the open field 304. These include a series of parallel feed channels 318, which communicate with the field on a third side 320 of the field. A series of parallel analysis channels 322, typically corresponding in number and spacing with the parallel feed channels 318, e.g., the feed channels are co-linear with the analysis channels, communicate with the open field 304 on a fourth side 324 of the field, opposite to the third side 320. Typically, a large number of parallel feed channels and analysis channels are provided in order to prevent perturbing effects associated with materials flowing into channels that are spaced further apart, e.g., from lateral flow. In general, at least 10 parallel feed channels and/or analysis channels are provided per centimeter at the point where they communicate with the open field 304, preferably, at least 20 parallel channels/cm, more preferably, at least 50 channels/cm, and still more preferably, at least 100 parallel channels/cm. In addition to prevent adverse lateral flow effects from having analysis channels spaced further apart, the inclusion of more analysis channels ensures the greatest likelihood of maintaining separation between adjacent samples, e.g., post serial to parallel conversion, and having some channels with maximum potential sample concentrations.
The operation of the open field system is illustrated in
Once the sample plugs have been transported into the open field, the electrokinetic flow direction is switched such that the sample plugs are transported toward parallel analysis channels 322, e.g., by providing a voltage gradient between feed channels 318 and analysis channels 322. Again, the multiple parallel channels and flow profiles through the open field serve to maintain the cohesiveness of the material plugs. This is illustrated in
A detection zone is provided in the analysis channels 322, at which point the results of the analysis carried out in the analysis channels may be detected. Typically, the analysis will yield an optical signal. As such, the detection zone typically includes a transparent or translucent region of the channels, through which an optically detectable signal may be detected. A detector is generally disposed adjacent to the detection zone so as to receive and record the optically detectable signal.
Introduction of large numbers of discrete sample quantities into the sample or reagent introduction channel for subsequent translation to parallel analysis channels, e.g., as described above, is optionally carried out using an integrated pipettor element that is fluidly connected to the sample introduction channel. One example of such a pipettor element is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,779,868, which is incorporated herein by reference, which draws material into a capillary element attached to a microfluidic device, and subsequently moves the sampled material into the sample introduction channel.
III. Applications
As noted above, serial to parallel conversion is broadly applicable to high throughput analyses. Particularly useful applications include high throughput screening of potential pharmaceutical candidates. Such high throughput screening methods are described in detail in Published International Patent Application NO. 98/00231, previously incorporated herein. The devices and methods are readily applied to the high throughput methods etc. described therein.
Additionally, the methods and systems of the invention are also applicable to high throughput analytical applications, e.g., genomics. Specifically, the use of microfluidic devices in analysis of genetic material, e.g., nucleic acids is described in, e.g., Published International Application No. 98/49548, which is incorporated herein by reference. In particular, a number of discrete quantities of sample material, e.g., genetic material, protein, etc. is introduced into the open field, transported into a series of parallel separation channels, separated and analyzed. In these cases, it may be desirable to provide a separation matrix only within the analysis channels, e.g., to prevent premature separation and commingling of the different sample materials. This is readily accomplished by either coating the analysis channels with an appropriate polymer/surface coating during fabrication, or by introducing an appropriate matrix into the completed devices. Briefly, when introduced into a terminal port of the analysis channels, the polymer will wick, via capillary action, up to the point at which the channel communicates with the chamber, at which point the larger cross section of the chamber will not provide sufficient capillarity to counteract that of the analysis channel, thus confining the separation matrix to the analysis channel.
In still a further application, the conversion effect is used as a selection step. In particular, a contained flow of discrete materials is introduced into the chamber. Based upon a previously identified trait, e.g., detected within the sample introduction channel, particular sample materials are directed into a different one of the parallel analysis channels, e.g., by controlling the converting flow within the chamber to go into a selected analysis channel. An example of such an application is fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), where cells or other particles are monitored for the presence of a given trait that yields a fluorescent signal, e.g., enzyme activity, expression of a particular receptor, etc. Once the trait is detected, the cell is flowed through the chamber in a controlled fashion via the first containing flows, see, e.g.,
Typically, the apparatuses of the invention are combined with other instruments and the like as an integrated system to control and monitor the methods being carried out in such devices. A schematic example of such a system is illustrated in
The following examples demonstrate the efficacy of the devices and systems of the present invention. In particular, a microfluidic device having a channel geometry shown in
All publications and patent applications are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Although the present invention has been described in some detail by way of illustration and example for purposes of clarity and understanding, such illustration is not intended to be limiting. For example, it will be apparent that certain changes and modifications may be practiced within the scope of the appended claims.
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(podcast) Episode 013
October 3, 2012
Michelle Brandriss, founder of Name Bubbles, is the mom of a food-allergic son. She chats with Elizabeth about how her company creates labels that keep her son safe.
And Carrie Forbes, author of "The Everything Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cookbook" joins Elizabeth and debunks some myths about slow cooking!
Elizabeth in Annapolis!
October 12 6:30 to 8:30pm AAMC pavilion
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January 9: UPCoM-Index Dips on Meager Trading
The UPCoM-Index, the measure of 131 unlisted public companies, opened the second week of the year lower as big stocks went south on lack of boosting news.
The index lost 0.12 points, or 0.36 percent, to settle at 33.49. It lost 0.44 percent last week.
Among index members, 9 rallied, 21 tumbled, and 101 closed unmoved. Up to 92 stocks closed untraded.
The market volume totalled 2.4 million shares valued at 115 billion dong, compared with 117,000 shares and 580 million dong from last Friday.
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- Servings Per Recipe: 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 150.5
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 93.6 mg
- Sodium: 38.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
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Number of Servings: 10
1 1/2 cups Organic half and half
1 cup Organic whipping cream
1 Tb Organic vanilla
3 Organic Free Roaming eggs
1/3 cup + 1 Tb Organic Agave syrup
Beat the three eggs in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the whipping cream and half and half then blend. Add the vanilla and agave syrup. You may need to scrape some of the agave syrup away from the bottom of the bowl.
Process the mixture according to your ice cream maker or ice cream attachment. For the Kitchen Aid ice cream attachment, process the mixture for 25 minutes. Transfer to a freezer safe container and allow it to chill for 3-4 hours before serving.
Spilt into 10 servings.
Number of Servings: 10
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But her longtime friend Jacob has been in love with her for years. He's discouraged that she's never viewed him as anything but a friend and despairs that he is about to lose Mary Katherine to this outsider.
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A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to spend four decades in prison for his role in the 2011 stabbing death of a Sawyer County man.
According to online court records, on Monday 20-year-old Caleb Miller, seen in the photo on the left, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision for a charge of being party to the crime of reckless homicide. The records say a sentence for the charge of being a party to the crime of aggravated battery will run consecutively to the first. That sentence is for 10 years in prison and 5 years extended supervision.
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Muslim Women
Maintaining our religious identities within an American context
Yearly Archive for 2010
Contributions New & Old
I happened to read an article the other day about the 500 Most Influential Muslims of 2009, as compiled by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan. I found some expected names such as Sheikh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir, and Yusuf Islam, but also many names I've never heard of. It's interesting that […] [Read More]
Islamic Cultural Renaissance Finds Roots at Harlem's Apollo
Salaam, and peace, all – Although I missed this particular event, it certainly seems like one for the ages…and very distinctively American-Muslim. ___________________________________________________ Allah at the Apollo: Islamic Cultural Renaissance Finds Roots at Harlem's Apollo Theater – By Grace Aneiza Ali On Saturday, January 23, an amazingly talented line-up of Muslim artists performed for a […] [Read More]
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Helping the Haitians is our religious obligation
The deaths of thousands of Haitians and unimaginable destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday has left the country reeling. With very limited resources and no basic infrastructure, the residents there had almost nothing to begin with, and now are totally dependent on the kindness of strangers and humanitarian groups and governments. All […] [Read More]
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Once again, time for me to go back to school at Studio Incamminati.
In preparing for classes, I have been reviewing my last year's drawings again. I am reminded of something I talked about in one of my first
blogs—toning the paper or canvas.
It just fascinates me that in one method of charcoal
drawing the artist is working directly on the paper, using the tone of the
paper as the mid-tone of the drawing. The darks are put in with charcoal, and the lights are put in
with white chalk. That is actually how I began to learn to draw some years ago.
I have attached an early drawing done in that method.
Then there's a whole other method. One that I learned at Studio
Incamminati. We began our beginning classes by toning the paper—the same Canson
paper I began with years before, only this time we coated it with a layer or
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paintbrush.) The lights were pulled out after the shadows were put in with
emphasis on value and contrast. The second drawing here was done that way.
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similarity of the pose.
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I could puzzle these kinds of things out forever, but off to class I go. Here's to having a great fall,
Hmmm. I'm looking at the two examples and thinking that a combination of the two methods would be interesting; tone some the paper with the Icamminati charcoal method and leave the remainder clean. Do the portrait in charcoal, using both white chalk and an eraser or some other reductive tool for highlights.
Dear Kisu: I would like to see that done. Someone you might look up if you don't know his work is Henry Yan. His book, Henry Yan's Figure Drawing Techniques and Tips, shows a number of ways of using charcoal and the figure drawings are lovely too.
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Introduction: Beginning graduate school is often a big change for most students. For many Cleveland is a new city, and unlike undergrad, you're not thrown into a living environment that eases the process of making new friends in a new place. The charge of the activities committee is to plan social events for graduate students to get them out of the lab and enjoying different places in the Cleveland area. These events are also an arena to facilitate new friendships between students from different departments and schools. Whether we're headed to an Indians Game, a local festival or event, or helping out with a nearby charity, GSS sponsored activities are great opportunities to meet new people and enjoy a little bit of Cleveland.
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The activities committee plans social and community service events for all graduate students. Some of the events happen right here on campus, allowing graduate students to participate in some of larger university events together such as Case for Community Day, Relay For Life, and the Hudson Relays. Other events provide students with the opportunity to see a little more of the city and enjoy their time in Cleveland, while simultaneously providing an avenue to develop friendships with students outside individual departments.
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Thorne impressed in seven appearances while on loan at the Posh during November and December.
The 20-year-old was recalled by West Brom just after Christmas and has since featured in six of Albion's matches in the Premier League
On the possibility of a fresh loan deal being put in place, Ferguson said: "If George becomes available again then I am interested in re-signing him - 100 per cent.
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Vote — Jul 30, 2015 1:47 p.m.
H.R. 3236: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015
Bill Passed 91/4
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May 19, 2005
109th Congress, 2005–2006
This bill was introduced on May 19, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
Senator from Arizona
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Last Updated: May 19, 2005
Length: 18 pages
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Referred to Committee — Jun 22, 2005
A bill to establish streamlined procedures for collateral review of mixed petitions, amendments, and defaulted claims, and for other purposes.
Legislative action may be ocurring on one of these bills in lieu of or in parallel to action on this bill.
Referred to Committee
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To reduce total carbon emissions through the better use of ICT for University processes. Targeted investment in ICT can be used to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the University.
Based on best practice the following kinds of initiatives are proposed:
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Aging is something nobody can fight, but there are ways to make it better.
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In Excel for Mac 2011 Essential Training, author Curt Frye gives a comprehensive overview of Excel, the full-featured spreadsheet software from Microsoft. The course covers key skills such as manipulating workbook and cell data, using functions, automating actions, printing worksheets, and collaborating with others. Exercise files accompany the course.
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softening frozen homemade vegan butter
I found a wonderful recipe for homemade vegan butter on veganbaking.net. The stuff is really delicious and can be subbed for butter in dairy recipes It is made primarily from coconut oil and soy milk with lecithin, apple cider vinegar, salt, canola oil (or other neutral veg oil) and xanthan gum, the other ingredients. The recipe says that the butter will stay fresh in the fridge for 3 weeks, much longer if frozen. I froze the butter. I would like to make a cookie recipe using this vegan butter (I usually bake with Earth Balance), but now that it's frozen, it's rock hard and could take a very long time to soften. How long is it safe to leave out on the counter? I'm concerned about bacteria. I'm no science person, but I know coconut oil is shelf stable, but opened soy milk is not. Could I soften it in the microwave? If so, any ideas at what power and for how long? I've asked this question on the veganbaking site, but it could take some time before I hear back. I'd like to make those cookies today or tomorrow, if possible. Thanks for any help you could offer.
I'd soften it in the fridge overnight and then give it twenty minutes to an hour on the counter tomorrow. I think the microwave will make it separate and become runny.
I'm assuming the cookies are going to be baked? I have no qualms about leaving things out to thaw, especially when they're being baked in a hot oven.
Could you put in a ziplock, press out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and immerse it in a sink full of room temperature (not warm/hot!) water for a couple of hours? how big is the block of "butter"?
Otherwise, I think ninrn's advice is pretty solid, and concur with ferret that I wouldn't have an issue with leaving it out...personally, I'd say for 6-8 hours comfortably.
Thanks so much for your replies. I just read that frozen dairy butter can take 4 to 8 hours to soften on the counter, depending on room temp. I'm in New England and the temp during the day in my kitchen is in the high 60's. I think I'll put it in the fridge over night, then leave on the counter to soften tomorrow. Cookies will be baked in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Can't wait to see how this vegan butter works in my recipe. Glad to hear I could comfortably leave it out over night. It wouldn't be more than 6 hours, tops.
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And here it is: http://www.veganbaking.net/fats/vegan...
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You're welcome CF :)


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The primary objective of Valresa, given the expansion policies of the group, is to considerably increase our distribution points and our collaboration (sharing "know-how") with foreign companies within the sector.
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Arnold Henry
Feb. 02, 2013 @ 10:05 PM
Arnold Henry of Pigeon Forge passed away Thursday January 28, 2012.
He was a kind hearted man and always had a smile for everyone.
Preceded in death by his Mother, Dollie Henry.
Survivors: Father, Sam Henry; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Tommy Sonnier; Nephew, Darrin Sonnier; Aunts, Ruby Williams, Eva Hurst, Pearl Henry, and Sue Hatcher; Uncle, Jack Henry; Several cousins and special friends.
Family and friends will meet 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Beech Grove Cemetery (Caney) for a graveside service.
Cremation services provided by McCarty Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, Sevierville, 774-2950.


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