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|Lipid apheresis and rheopheresis for treatment of peripheral arterial disease.
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|Lipid apheresis is an effective lipid-lowering treatment in drug unresponsive severely hypercholesterolemic patients with coronary artery disease. It results in symptomatic improvement, reduces progression of coronary atherosclerosis, and decreases coronary event rates. These effects are partly caused by aggressive lipid lowering itself and partly by unselective removal of high molecular weight proteins leading to improved hemorheology. This review summarizes current available data on the proposed mechanisms by which lipid apheresis acts anti-atherosclerotic and improves ischemic symptoms. Based on this, it discusses the putative effects of lipid apheresis on restoring patho-physiological processes involved in the development of symptoms of peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia. The available clinical experience with lipid apheresis and rheopheresis in treating patients with peripheral arterial disease is then critically reviewed and put into the context of currently available treatment options.
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Poll after poll, Paul does better than Romney in a 1on1 with Obama, in this latest one, Paul beats Obama while Romney is tied: http://www.examiner.com/libertarian-in-west-palm-beach/ron-paul-defeats-obama-latest-poll
Why? Because Paul gets the majority of Independents, some Democrats, and most GOP. But Romney gets few Independents, no Democrats, and few Ron Paul supporters (as most of us will either vote for him 3rd party, vote Gary Johnson, or write his name in).
Romney's top donors are all the largest bankers in the world, women and minorities don't like him, evangelicals don't trust him, he has so much baggage the democrats will use against him (flip-flopping, rich/taxes/1% issues, continues saying stupid stuff), and the only enthusiasm in the GOP is with Ron Paul.
So given these fact - to beat Obama - Romney and his supporters, need to get behind Ron Paul.
The swing-voting suburbs are the demographic that suffers the most under the Obamanation's statist direction. The middle class who can be self-determinative are succumbing to the lure of someone else promising to pay their bills and do their family chores, instead of summoning their family histories and roots to show their children the right way to build a functioning healthy community. Kiss your middle class ambitions goodbye as you down the Democrats' "free" Kool-aid at the trough.
I voted for Ron Paul in the primaries, for his fiscally conservative record, but if the majority chooses Romney, the people who want a change from Obama need to get behind Romney.
The independents who claim to be center, will surely see that Romney is more centrist than Obama, who is way far left. I am wondering if Ron Paul will put his support behind Romney.
The evangelicals should look at the fact that if they just stay home, they will be handing Obama the White House again. Romney's more centrist views are certainly closer to what theirs are than Obama's.
Women should look at the fact that the economy is what is at stake, not free birth control.
Geesh, one can buy bc pills at chain stores for $9 a month. Obama took a million dollars from Maher, and the left slammed Rush for his comments, yet Maher has said as much and worse about women. So, Obama is hypocritical on women's issues, well when money is involved.
There is a lot that the right can use against Obama....his record, flip-flopping, and the fact that he took more money from Wall Street than any GOP candidate last year. They have a laundry list of things that can be used against him, if they only will...he and Biden have provided a lot of ammo. One must look beyond the liberal msm to find it, as they are biased towards the left.
Enthusiasm for uniting to remove Obama from his current role should be top priority...the moderates and the right need to come together. I am a fiscal conservative and a social moderate, therefore a very left wing, liberal progressive like Obama just doesn't appeal to me.
If for no other simple reason than Obama has been so very divisive, from the start, he needs to be replaced.
We don't need a leader who preaches that Americans are enemies, or act stupidly before he even knows facts, or need to shut up. He is not a good leader.
Using the words Republicans and RINO Romney is the same sentence is offensive.
"We don't need a leader who preaches that Americans are enemies, or act stupidly before he even knows facts, or need to shut up. He is not a good leader."
Examples, please. We don't need bimbo posters who are paid to tell lies and mislead the electorate; this is not freedom, it is econocratic tyranny.
I'll say what I need to say. Be what I need to be. Hide what I need to hide.
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FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Shelby County woman has been arrested for murder and robbery.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Fayette County Sheriff's department arrested Tanuja Rivers with one count of felony first degree murder and one count of especially aggravated robbery.
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If you ever get the opportunity to meet Madonna, don't screw it up by bringing a bouquet of hydrangeas. The 53-year-old unknowingly revealed her sentiments towards the flowers while promoting her new movie "W.E." at the Venice Film Festival last week.
While on the press panel for the film, a gentleman gave the pop singer some hydrangeas, prompting some eye rolls and a videotaped recording of "I absolutely loathe hydrangeas." She added about the gifter, "He obviously doesn't know that."
After the clip hit YouTube, everyone naturally found out/freaked out/agreed/disagreed/said some nasty things, etc. Said one commenter: "I thought all grandmas loved hydrangeas?" Ouch.
Anyways, Madonna — channeling her inner-honey badger — released a video today apologizing to a bouquet of hydrangeas, only to later stomp on them and once again declare her hatred for the plant. Said Gawker mockingly, "it's her best work since 'Like a Virgin'."
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Even the dullest of backyard venues can be refreshed with a little hard work and a few supplies from your favorite home improvement store. If you're really ambitious and motivated, go a step further and consider making some more permanent investments that will add value to your home - now and for the future.
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As long as ever you can." John Wesley
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Remember your congregation's support of $10/month keeps us going. We ask that your congregation send a group to volunteer at the UM Disaster Warehouse once every three (3) months. It helps your congregations know what is available for FREE when your neighbors have a tornado, flood or some other disaster. . God bless!
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Denon announced new 3D-friendly A/V receivers for every budget
Denon introduced new models in total for its 2010 lineup. All feature HDMI v1.4a Repeater Inputs with 3D, Audio Return Channel, CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) support as well as (except the $249 entry-model), analog-to-HDMI conversion and HD Audio decoding from Dolby and dts.
Among them Denon offer five affordable models the five-channel AVR-391 ($249, July) and AVR-591 ($349, May) along with the AVR-791 ($499, May), AVR-891 ($799, May)and AVR-991 ($999, July), two advanced 7-channel models the AVR-1611 ($399, June) and the AVR-1911 ($599, June). The AVR-1911, for example, boasts built-in HD Radio tuner, as well as iPod Direct Connectivity via USB and Anchor Bay Technologies video deinterlacing and upscaling chipset for converting SD sources to HD.
The other 3 models are "CI-class" receivers, the AVR-2311CI ($899, June),the AVR-3311CI ($1,199, June), and the AVR-4311CI ($1,999, Sept.).
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The clean and refreshing notes of French Clary Sage evoke bright summer days in the Provençal countryside. Sparkling watery notes harmonize with French Clary Sage, Yellow Freesia, and Cotton Accords to create a crisp, modern green fragrance.
For centuries, the French have used Clary Sage oil to help balance energy and combat feelings of discord. King Louis XIV used clary sage as part of his daily ritual for its euphoric and renewing benefits. Today, French Clary Sage oil is considered some of the finest in the world and is still being used to inspire feelings of optimism.


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We're a good bike town. Montreal is better.
It's always fascinating to go to Montreal -- where my son lives with his mother -- at least during the months that aren't winter. When my son was born in January 2004, there was a snowstorm every day, leaving about four feet of the white stuff on the ground. The temperatures hovered at 40 degrees below zero, a temperature so cold the liquid in your eyes freezes when you blink. I lost eyelashes that way.
But what's interesting is how much Montreal is like Philadelphia. Both were settled by Europeans in the 1600s. Both have similar housing stock -- lots of centuries-old two- and three-story brick townhouses. We also share many of the same social problems. Philadelphia has its issues surrounding race, while the battle between languages in Montreal still plays out with language police measuring the size of the letters on bilingual signs. Their homeless problem is as bad as ours, and maybe worse: a PSA I saw while passing the Old Brewery Mission said as many as 30 percent of Canada's homeless live in Montreal.
Of course, both cities are plagued with bad government. Both are fantastic beer cities, however, home to brewpubs and production breweries.
And both have extremely large public transit systems that still aren't all they could be: the Metro, while a lot cleaner than SEPTA (the stations are glorious), is known for being unreliable. And like most of SEPTA's subteranean transit, the Metro shuts down way before the bars close. Another parallel: while both were streetcar cities, the car has not been the best fit for Montreal. The highways are easily as decrepit and obsolete as the Schuylkill: the 15 may actually be worse. And the drivers make Philadelphians look like a model of sense and efficiency.
One area where Montreal leaves us in the dust is in its public bicycle system. Now, Philadelphia, I love our new bike lanes, and Imma let you finish, but Montreal has had a fully functional public bike system for the past year. I didn't have a chance to try one, but this is how it works: a $250 hold is put on your credit card as a security deposit, and you get 24 hours at an hourly rate. You can also rent by the week or month and save a couple of bucks. It seemed like every Metro stop, every major intersection, and every square had a rack of bikes. It sure looked to me like the things were popular: everyone was riding 'em, from college kids to office commuters to old people.
You have to understand, I am an avid biker. My last job took me on a nearly 14-mile round trip, spring through fall (and well into winter some years). I didn't even own a car from 1999 until late 2005, well after my son was born. When I read people like Stu Bykofsky or other bicycle haters spew their nonsense, I just laugh. You wanna pay $2 to ride SEPTA, or pay $2.67 a gallon for gas, be my guest. Anyone who's paying attention knows that when it comes to in-town travel, a bike is just as fast as a car, if not more so. Plus, bike riding is better not only for your health, but for your neighbors, because it's emission-free. If implemented properly, it could be a boon for the city's quality of life in terms of cleaner air, less noise, and perhaps even in fewer car-related injuries.
It could be in the cards here. The mayor's Office of Sustainability, announced a feasibility study in January 2009 for such a system. Indeed, a demonstration site borrowed from Montreal debuted this past winter in Center City and on Penn Campus. No word, yet, on the results.
One aspect of Montreal's system -- which I've also seen in Amsterdam -- is the segregation of bike lanes from automobile traffic via a cement median about three feet wide. In addition, the bike lane has its own dedicated traffic light system that's synchronized with the lights that guide car traffic. This not only helps prevent accidents caused when bikes and cars have to weave and bob around each other, it gives bikers a reason to stay off the sidewalks, making life easier for pedestrian traffic as well.
Sadly this isn't the case yet in Philadelphia, where even the best bike lanes amount to some white stripes painted on the pavement. Given that Philly has more bicycle commuters than any other big city in the US: surely we can afford something a little better. I can't count the number of times some brain-dead motorist has decided the bike lane is a place to double park, or a way to squeak around a traffic jam, or a way to make that quick right turn. It's frustrating and dangerous, even in a city like Philly that grows more bike-friendly by the day. I don't know if such a traffic like system or concrete barrier can be implemented in Philly's narrow streets, but I hope it's part of Bike Share's study.
A public bike system for Philadelphia is a no-brainer, so far as I'm concerned. And if it can work in a place like Montreal, where it's winter for 11 months of the year, think of how successful it could be in a place like Philly, where winter's practically disappeared?
"My sister is in Philly and is married to her car. I live in Montreal and don't even have a car. But I'd like to point out, that the bike lanes you pointed out are relatively rare here. Most of the time, there are just bike symbols painted on the street and we ride right along with the cars. Often, the bike lane is the same as where the buses run, which is pretty darned scary - combining the lane for a vehicle that never wants to stop, along with a vehicle that stops frequently is terrifying, and buses here are always considered to have the right of way and act like it. I'm all for people using bikes, but I hope Philly drivers are safer than Montreal drivers. Running lights is a sport here and it's one that is downright deadly for cyclists."
"you guys still have more of those protected lanes than we do though. And Sherbrooke is damn terrifying.
But yeah, Philly and Montreal could (and should) have a running the red contest"
"As usual, excellent post, great insight. We just became the #13th place in the world to live. Perhaps it will be lucky 13 and we will go back up the ladder. Todays republicianism is sooooooooo destructive.
Keep up the good work.
"I have been biking seriously in MTL a couple of years now and find that the best way is to pick roads no one is on, and I try to do my recreational riding late at night in the summer. I think the Rachel bikepath is too full of fast aggressive bikers and it scares me how they come flying down the hill. St Urbain is a disaster and needs to be totally avoided. I find cars to be more considerate than I do at my other home in Albany NY where the suburban layout makes biking totally impossible and deadly. And, to all of yopu, Albany MUST be the winner of the red light running contest, after driving in all three."
""As usual, excellent post, great insight."
Really? This "anonymous"must be a friend of the author. I think "K" could have written a more informative article on the topic. Anyway, I would like to see more philly bikers follow the laws. A few bikers have almost found themselves on the hood of my car due to not following bike laws (stop signs, red lights). Keep riding, I think its great, just follow the laws.
"@montreal photo chick: next time i head up, i'm gonna remember to pack my bike so i can get the full experience. I've been to all three cities too, and i still say Philly wins the "running the red light contest". we have delayed greens here, which i believe is meant to give pedestrians who are mid-crosswalk time to get out of the way of cars. But what really happens is that drivers take advantage of that 2-5 second interval, hit the horn, jam the accelerator, and fly through the light.
@6: bicyclists DO need to be more careful: every year, some kid who's never been to a city before ends up flattened because they didn't bother to obey rules of the road. At the same time (and I'm certain a lot of people will disagree with me), I don't have a problem with rolling stops for bikes (i think this is called the "idaho stop"), especially when there's no oncoming traffic. It's more a matter of awareness and etiquette than entitlerment (IMO)."
"Nice piece Bren, a former boss of mine from Maryland always told me the "real" biking/hiking city up there is actually Ottawa, and I'm looking forward to traveling up there and getting to experience the "no car lifestyle.""
"i dunno how i feel about bike rental. you can get a way-decent complete bike for $200-400 and that's with a lot of trimmings. if you ride a bike more than once a month, just get yourself to a local bike shop and bite the bullet and JOIN US. it's a good time, and good for you."
"@ 7: "Oncoming traffic" has to include pedestrian traffic. Most bikers only look in the direction that vehicles are coming from, thus putting pedestrians in danger.
Your article fails to recognize walking when comparing ways of getting around the city. It's just as healthy and emission-free as cycling. Unfortunately, most bikers in this city have no regard for pedestrians' rights. Biking on sidewalks is illegal; no other "reason" to stay off the sidewalks is necessary.
You complain about "brain-dead motorists" with no regard for bicycles. Well, I can't count the number of times some brain-dead biker has blown through a light without looking for pedestrian traffic, blocked a crosswalk at a light, or rode on the sidewalk."
"Anne: You are wasting your breath calling out bicyclists bad behaviors. Stu Bykofsky was correct in his observations, bike riders need to look in the mirror. There is a very nice and clearly marked bike lane on the outer drives of the Parkway, yet bike riders still use the sidewalk. Bike riders, as we all have seen, think it is OK to run red lights even when there are pedestrians crossing in front of them on their green light. They do stop for a car about to hit them, but not for pedestrians. This is the case along Spring Garden Street where there is another very nice and clearly marked bike lane. Expect the same on Pine & Spruce Streets, where there even larger and better marked bike lanes. I love it when bicyclists quickly point out the merits of rolling stops, but they are illegal here. If you tried a rolling stop in a car you would get a very expensive ticket."
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Upon Samoa Joe's return audiences had many questions going through their mind such as "where has he been?" or "Why is he so angry?", but likely the one that is weighing heavy on the minds of viewers is "What are Samoa Joe's Intentions?".
Samoa Joe isn't known for making a subtle comeback … In 2008 there was a war happening between "The Frontline" and the Main Event Mafia and in the process Joe suffered injuries brought on by the Main Event Mafia that sidelined him until he made a return sporting a new look. In January 2009 Joe returned a changed person with a message for the Main Event Mafia, He's a new Joe and he's going to unleash his "Nation of Violence". He was a single man looking to inflict as much violence on the people that have wronged him. Though things weren't as they seemed as it was revealed later that Joe had been taking orders from the Main Event Mafia all along to fool "The Frontline" and destroy them.
Later in 2009 at Final Resolution Samoa Joe took part in a Feast or Fired match where he acquired a briefcase with a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. Though Joe didn't take the opportunity right away, he opted to wait and strike when the current champion, AJ Styles, did not expect it. In February 2010 Joe made his return by attacking AJ Styles and made it known that he would be trading in his briefcase for a shot at the title at Against All Odds.


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Enjoy wine, strawberries and good hearty food at this quaint, beautifully decorated eatery at the Mooiberge Farmstall on the R44. The restaurant's main focus is on serving imaginative homemade dishes made with the freshest produce.
A laid-back, elegant space awaits and offers a cool respite from a day of sightseeing. Try the blue cheese, rocket and strawberry compote pizza, counter-intuitive but delectable, or some freshly made, moist French toast, served with strawberry compote. Th lamb burger is also a must-try and they make the patties from scratch with A-grade meat. There are a variety of wraps available as well, so they really cater for a varied group.
To get you off to a good start, the Silly Billy breakfast offers two slices of macadamia and rye bread with goat's cheese, tomato pesto, mushrooms and rocket. Their take on a traditional English breakfast is The Farmer and The Farmer's Wife with eggs, bacon, bangers, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Mouthwatering......and wholesome.
The Radish restaurant is situated at the entrance of Hartenberg Wine Estate on the Stellenbosch Bottelary wine route. This pleasant eatery is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers visitors country hospitality in a tranquil setting.
Choose the cosy interior with two fire places in winter to keep warm while tucking into the restaurant's special winter menu. Not only does the Radish provide traditional cuisine, one can also savour a glass or two of the estate's award winning merlot or shiraz.
Sunny days certainly call for an outdoor breakfast or lunch on the deck overlooking the pond. The breakfast and lunch menu deliver all the usual favourites: English Breakfasts, Burgers, Salads and the like. The deck is a particularly good spot of families with young children as the enclosed outdoor play area is near by. In the evenings the deck area is also a popular place for sipping sundowners.
The restaurant also caters for small weddings and corporate functions.
Somerlust is a beautifully thought out restaurant that combines modern, imaginative cuisine with old-fashioned heartiness and hospitality. The restaurant offers a gourmet fine dining experience that is affordable and memorable. The menu is seasonal to optimize the flavours of the freshest ingredients and South African, Mediterranean, American and Asian favourites can be enjoyed.
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The human spermatozoon – a stripped down but refined machine
A recent paper in
The global health problems of infertility and sperm dysfunction
In a world in which population growth and its subsequent control seem to be critical problems, it is counterintuitive to think that one in six couples are subfertile (still trying for a child after over 1 year of unprotected intercourse). In fact, approximately 80 million couples throughout the world are subfertile
A recent report by Guan and colleagues in
Unfortunately, no treatments are available for sperm dysfunction except for those that simply bring the sperm closer to the egg. Despite the claims of a number of authors, there is no drug a man can take to improve sperm function. The only realistic treatment option for the man is assisted conception (one of the treatments that are collectively termed assisted reproductive technology or ART), which in the majority of cases consists of
The composition of the spermatozoon
Developing effective rational non-ART therapy for sperm dysfunction requires a clear understanding of the biological, genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms of the production (spermatogenesis) and function of the normal spermatozoon. However, until recently, progress has been painfully slow. In part this is due to the complexity and specialized function of the mature sperm, which is dramatically different from all other cells in the body (Figure
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Montage transmission electron micrograph of a human sperm cell
Montage transmission electron micrograph of a human sperm cell. The cell has a compact nucleus, conspicuous mitochondria, no endoplasmic reticulum, minimal cytoplasm and a large tail (about 45 μm in length). Superfluous cytoplasm and associated machinery is jettisoned when the sperm emerges from the testis, leaving a 'stripped down', minimalist cell.
In addition, a bedrock tool of understanding – knockout mice – has limited use in this context because (i) there is significant redundancy in the reproductive process, (ii) the pathology of knockouts, although similar to that seen in men with sperm dysfunction, is often not the same, and (iii) fertilization in humans has several very specific differences from that in mice. Consequently, successful examples of identifying gene defects in subfertile men by screening for genes knocked out in mice are rare. Usually no mutations in a gene of interest are found. For example, knockout mice lacking the
The sperm toolkit
With no physiologically active transcription and translation, spermatozoa are ideal cells to study from a proteomic perspective – a true proteome can be established
Proteomics also provides the opportunity to examine key dynamic processes involving post-translational protein modifications, about which we know almost nothing; for example, the development of fertilizing capacity (capacitation). Key kinases are only just being identified, and the first details of the identity and dynamics of proteins phosphorylated during human sperm capacitation have now emerged
Proteomic studies such as these
Packaging of the DNA and the consequences of damage to sperm DNA
The chromatin packaging in the mature spermatozoon is very different from that of somatic cells – it is very tightly packed, and the DNA is resistant to nucleases and sonication and cannot repair itself. The DNA is arranged into a toroid structure in which protamines account for at least 90% of the chromatin and histones for about 10%. Abnormalities in packaging, such as abnormal ratios between protamines 1 and 2, have been known for some time to have adverse reproductive consequences, such as reduced success at ART. However, surprisingly little is known about the histone fraction, which was previously presumed to be a 'leftover' from remodeling during spermiogenesis (the last stages of spermatogenesis when the cell is transformed from a round haploid cell to a motile cell). Recent data have changed our perception and suggested a bias in gene localization, with the histone-containing regions containing significantly more genes encoding proteins involved in embryogenesis than other regions
Of critical importance to men with sperm dysfunction is the unambiguous relationship between poor-quality sperm and high levels of DNA damage in the cells. This has minimal relevance for natural conception as damaged cells are unable to fertilize, but with ICSI cells with high levels of DNA damage are often the only ones available and are thus used for injection. Clinical data from many ART programs using a variety of DNA-damage assays show a strong negative correlation between DNA damage in the sperm and rates of embryo development and implantation and, importantly, a positive correlation with levels of miscarriage
We are only at the beginning of our understanding of sperm chromatin and DNA and, when there is damage, we do not know the point in the lifecycle of the cell at which the damage originates, its causes (for example whether it is oxidative in nature) or the nature of the damage (for example, single- and/or double-strand breaks and/or DNA crosslinking). Other basic questions remain unanswered. Does the origin and nature of the damage suggest less or more severe consequences? Can the egg repair the damage and, if so, is there a threshold of damage above which it can no longer do so? This is an unusual field in which the clinical data are relatively clear and consistent but have yet to be accompanied with high quality scientific studies.
Searching for the egg
Sperm motility is essential for natural fertility, and one key way to understand the cellular and molecular mechanism of motility is to document the response of the individual cell during chemotaxis (Figure
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The remarkable journey of the sperm to the egg
The remarkable journey of the sperm to the egg. (a) After intercourse, sperm enter the cervical mucus (1), where they begin capacitation. During passage to the uterus (2), the sperm induce a host reaction. Leukocytes, which outnumber the sperm 100:1, engulf normal and abnormal spermatozoa. In humans only one in 14,000,000 ejaculated human sperm reach the oviduct. Experiments in non-human mammals have shown that the oviduct (particularly the isthmus, where the duct is narrowest) (3) acts as a sperm store, potentially involving intimate contact between the sperm and the epithelial surface. Fertilization occurs in the oviduct (4). (b)
A fascinating aspect of internal fertilization in humans is that sperm operate in a highly complex, mucus-based environment, with different viscoelastic properties and fluid mechanics from those of the simple media that are universally used to study motility. For example, sperm preferentially swim along surfaces and thus might crawl, rather than swim, up the female reproductive tract. As a result, experiments modeling and examining sperm behavior in these physiologically relevant environments are essential for obtaining an accurate analysis, as recently demonstrated by Smith and colleagues
In summary, there is an urgent need to develop a more detailed understanding of the physiological, biochemical and molecular functioning of the human sperm cell. We can use this knowledge as a platform to improve the diagnosis of male infertility with, for example, robust biomarkers and the development of non-ART-based therapies. The tools at our disposal have never been more accessible, powerful and sophisticated, so, if they are used wisely, it is likely that rapid progress will be made in the very near future. Perhaps then a structure such as the annulus – which has been known for over 100 years – will reveal its secrets.
Work in the authors' laboratories is sponsored by NHS Tayside, Wellcome Trust, TENOVUS (Scotland), University of Dundee, British Council and Scottish Enterprise. The authors thank all patients and donors for providing samples for the Reproductive and Developmental Biology research program in Dundee.
International estimates of infertility prevalence and treatment-seeking: potential need and demand for infertility medical care
Spatiotemporal association of DNAJB13 with the annulus during mouse sperm flagellum development
Assisted reproductive technology and intrauterine inseminations in Europe, 2005: results generated from European registers by ESHRE: ESHRE
Search for mutations involved in human globozoospermia
Counting sperm does not add up any more: time for a new equation?
Identification of gene products present in the Triton × soluble and insoluble fractions of human spermatozoa lysates using LC-MS/MS analysis
Use of differential isotopic labeling and mass spectrometry to analyze capacitation-associated changes in the phosphorylation status of mouse sperm proteins
Human spermatozoa contain multiple targets for protein S-nitrosylation: an alternative mechanism of the modulation of sperm function by nitric oxide?
Distinctive chromatin in human sperm packages genes for embryo development
Are tests of sperm DNA damage clinically useful? Pros and cons
Long-term effects of mouse intracytoplasmic sperm injection with DNA-fragmented sperm on health and behavior of adult offspring
Ca2+i signalling in sperm – making the most of what you've got
Bend propagation in the flagella of migrating human sperm, and its modulation by viscosity


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When the Miami Triad got together this summer, each probably wondered which of the other two would struggle. After all, they themselves would be fine. But some of the others may have difficulty in adjusting to their new roles. Turns out Chris Bosh seems to be the unlucky one, and even he admits it. His solution? Talk to the King (James). The Miami Herald reports of an on-plane meeting between Bosh and James, in which Bosh owned up to his own problems with the new Heat.
"I was just honest,'' Bosh said. ``I get a little lost out there because it's different.''
Lost is a tough word, but it's pretty accurate. Bosh has seemed to wander at times, and it's showing in his production. Some loss in production was to be expected with how much he's having to share the ball amongst the new superstar friends, but 13.3 points and more importantly 5.5 rebounds is a pretty severe drop-off. What's interesting is that Bosh's role in the offense? Hasn't changed much from Toronto.
Last season in Toronto according to Synergy Sports , Bosh spent 35% of this time in the post. This year? 34%. The difference is last year he shot 53% from the post and this year just 38%. Bosh spent 18% of his plays in Isolation plays last year, this year 17%. Bosh only spent 12% of his plays in the pick and roll, this year, that's up to 19%. And he's shooting 53% out of it.
So what gives? In short, the Heat need Bosh to be a premier post presence, but he's much better in the pick and roll or pick and pop, and face up.
Rebounding is the real issue, though. Last year, Bosh collected 17.7% of all available rebounds (TRR). This year he's grabbing less than 10% of the Heat's. Toronto was a terrible rebounding team with a power forward (Andrea Bargnani) at center, but still. Bosh grabbed 9.8% of all available offensive rebounds, this year it's down to 2.8%. Being the primary big man is not working out so well for Bosh. Which may be why he says he needs to get more aggressive.
"I've kind of been on my heels for the first part of the season, so I'm starting to figure it out; it's starting to come to me,'' he said after Saturday's 101-89 victory against the Nets. ``But at the end of the day, I just have to be aggressive. That's what it's all about.''
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Heba Mahmoud wrote:
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this output 5 as after ++y ,y become 2 then add to it y++ where y =2 in that case then 2+2 =4 then increment y to be 3 then add the left hand side operands of y to have y=y+4= 3+4= 7
Heba Mahmoud wrote:why you evalute the expression as
y = y + ++y +y++;
and didn't evalute it as the rule saying evalute the right operand first then the left operand
i understand what you do but i don't understand why not you evalute it as i made ??
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What makes this school great is everything, from the moment you walk into the school you are greeted. You pretty much know everyone. It is a "family" feeling you get, this is a close net school. The teachers are great and the students exceptional. They have great after school programs like Yoga, drama, cross country and they have started a high shool prep program which starts 5th-8th grade. I love our school and recommend it to anyone looking for the best education, affordability, fun, family oriented etc.
This year was my first year at St. Gregory Nazianzen School and what a great year. My children had attended public school for the last 4years and we tried a private school for the first time. WHY DID WE WAIT!!!!! Private school is definitely the way to go. Every sacrifice is worth it and I will continue for their entire education. Saint Gregory has a quality education with high academic expectations, it's definitely a Westside school found in the mid-Wilshire area and not as costly. The area is beautiful and different from other local schools. The new principal is changing from a traditional set of learning to a collaborate way of learning. I can't wait for next year where many new things will be implemented. Starting with 5-8 being departmentalized and focused on high school preparation. More to come…


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A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a car crash in Saffron Walden.
Police were called to Thaxted Road shortly after 8pm on Wednesday, July 9, following reports of a vehicle leaving the road near Gunters Corner.
The driver of the car was breathalysed at the scene by officers and was found to be over the legal drink drive limit.
The man sustained head injuries and was taken by paramedics to Addenbrooke's Hospital where he was due to have his blood tested.
The suspect was bailed to be taken to hospital.
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Here is my favorite part about the House vote today to override Governor Quinns veto. They didnt even have any discussion. They just showed up and voted and shoved it in Quinns face. This was even funner to watch knowing that Quinn was in Chicago telling everyone that there was gonna be a fight about this bill. He was bragging about there being a showdown in Springfield today over his Amendatory Veto. Once again the house voted to override without even having any discussion. Final vote 77-31. Again Governor Quinn looks the fool. The Senate will be taking up the override later this afternoon. My prediction is it will be a huge override. Governor Quinn meanwhile is still waiting for his showdown
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My posts will probably be scant this week as it is another grieving week.
This upcoming weekend is not filled with fun Memorial Day celebrations. Instead my family will be burying the ashes of my maternal grandmother, who was like a mother to me. She passed away in December but in northern Maine due to the ground being frozen all burials must wait until May.
This is an odd grieving process for two reasons. The first is that my grandmother gave strict orders that she was not to have a wake or a funeral nor was anyone to gather immediately after her death for anything related to her passing. So we each grieved in our private ways all disconnected from each other back last December. (For the record that was a terrible for me as I now see the comfort that relatives can give each other simply by being in their presence rather than being left alone. Also taking time away from one's usual routines and appointments with the reason of "a death in the family" helps a person recover rather than keeping up with all the regular appointments and regular daily routines of our personal lives.)
Normally one's grieving process would probably start off raw and over time would diminish. But in this case five months after her passing we will all gather to bury her ashes. I thought I was doing okay with mourning her passing until about a week ago when I had a terrible nightmare that she was still alive and was angry that everyone had ignored her for the past five months, she wasn't dead like we were told. Then the other night I had another bad dream but thankfully forgot most of it.
Also I've been doing some decluttering and reorganizing and have found no less than four things that directly triggered memories of my grandmother and our relationship.
And last week a big thing happened, something with my kids and especially my younger son. I picked up the phone to call her to tell her about it before I remembered she was gone. It was exactly the kind of situation that she would have understood. She would have known my predicament and exactly the emotions that my son was feeling at the time. I had no one else in my family and no friends who would get it or would have wanted to hear the story. Perhaps one of the hardest things about her passing is that I had a special relationship with her and no one else in my life is there to take her place. Others don't get things the way she did. Others don't want to hear the stories she loved to hear.
I have a busy week of appointments this week and I'm trying to do the normal homeschooling too. I also have to pack and then will be traveling five hundred miles by car each way and will be without Internet access in that time. Between the emotions and the busyness my blogging may be different or less frequent than normal.
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London - Stepping up exercise levels in your 50s is likely to cut your chances of suffering a heart attack in later life.
Only two-and-a-half hours of moderate activity a week appears to suppress inflammation in the body which is believed to contribute to heart disease, a long-term study has found.
It means that, even for the middle aged who have been inspired by the exploits of athletes during the Olympics, it is never too late to exercise and change their future health for the better.
And it is not necessarily only vigorous training or sports that offer these protective benefits, the researchers said.
The exercise simply has to raise the heart rate – and includes leisure activities such as gardening, DIY and brisk walking.
The link between exercise and improved heart health is already well-known. But the latest research, by British Heart Foundation-funded scientists, is the first major study to confirm that the likely mechanism is its anti-inflammatory effects, they said.
Middle-aged participants who got off the sofa and became active were found to have lower "inflammatory markers" in their blood at the end of the ten-year study.
Inflammation levels remained lower in those approaching and living in retirement who were physically active compared with those who did relatively little, it found.
Lead study author Dr Mark Hamer, associate professor of epidemiology and public health at University College in London, said: "Our study reveals for the first time the long-term effects of leading an active lifestyle on inflammation and heart disease."
He added: "Previous studies looking at how exercise protects the heart have only been carried out for short periods of time."
Heart and circulatory disease causes one in three of all deaths in the UK – about 191,000 deaths each year – at a cost of £30-billion to the economy.
There are nearly 2.7million people suffering from coronary heart disease in the UK, according to the British Heart Foundation.
The study of more than 4,000 civil servants – whose average age was 49 years when the research began – compared their exercise routines and levels of inflammation as a means to gauge heart health.
"Inflammatory markers are important because we have shown they are a key mechanism explaining the link between physical activity and the lower risk of heart disease," Dr Hamer explained. "The people who benefited the most from this study were the ones who remained physically active."
Government guidelines recommend adults take aerobic exercise five times a week for 30 minutes or more for maximum health benefits.
The level of exertion should be enough to raise the heart rate to 120 beats a minute or higher – which includes a brisk walk and swimming. But taking a stroll or even gardening is also regarded as healthy activity.
At the start of the study in the early Nineties, researchers analysed two key inflammatory markers in participants' blood: C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6).
The group was assessed again six and 11 years later, the medical journal Circulation reported.
Physically active participants had lower CRP and IL-6 levels at the outset and the difference stayed stable over time, compared with those who rarely met the exercise guidelines. About half of the participants met the recommended guidelines, but the rate rose to 83 per cent in subsequent phases of the study.
"The percentage of exercising participants jumped quite a bit because they were entering their retirement during the last phase of the study," said Dr Hamer.
"Retirement seems to have a beneficial effect on physical activity levels. People who spring into retirement and become more active are actually making a big difference in helping their hearts grow old healthily."
It was not just vigorous exercise and sports that are important, he added.
"Leisure-time activities represent moderate intensity exercise that is important to health.
"It is especially important for older people to be physically active because it contributes to successful ageing," Dr Hamer said.
Maureen Talbot, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "Donning your gardening gloves, or picking up a paint brush, can still go a long way to help look after your heart health, as exercise can have a big impact on how well your heart ages.
"This research highlights the positive impact changing your exercise habits can have on the future of your heart health – and that it's never too late to re-energise your life.
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I am not here to tell you the merits of diesel cars vis-à-vis petrol ones, especially given the backdrop of fuel pricing policies. I am here to lay a burning issue to rest; an issue that's threatening to tear the Internet apart, a debate that's been clogging our telephone lines and inboxes. Is perennial favourite Volkswagen Vento TDI capable of holding its own against a more powerful and better loaded new Hyundai Verna CRDi? Has the winner in the sub-Rs 11 lakh C-segment diesel variant market changed? Well, if you aren't worked up yet, read on.
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Let me tell you straight away, the Verna definitely looks the part. Three years down the line when there might be a new Honda City, a facelifted Volkswagen Vento and probably even a new Suzuki SX4, the Verna would still look fresh enough to stay in the game. The use of several layers, a strong light-catcher line, sculpted waistline and swoopy headlamps and tail lamps make it a very busy design. There is not just one element that catches your eye; there are several, which is good for slowing the ageing process. From the front, the new "fluidic design" is interesting enough and it's only at the rear that you notice an ever-so-slight hint of the last-gen BMW 5 Series. The Volkswagen is more conservative than youthful. It looks well-proportioned and the nose is smart enough as a result of its Polo lineage. The large tail lamps and the manner in which the C-pillar curves in around the rear glass make it less edgy. One glance at the rear and you know that in just a year the Vento is starting to feel its age.
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Posted by Sanjay at 14th July,2011
I think Manoj has summarised the key differences that need to be the focal point of any car comparison. Automobiles are best compared on the ride/handling/ driving dynamics than on the accessories/equipment they pack in. The former are inherent qualities/capabilities of a vehicle and unlike the equipment which most often are possible to add to any vehicle if you are ready to throw in some extra money. I was love the looks of the new Verna but I am a driving enthusiast and would vote for Vento.
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Posted by Kunal at 13th July,2011
Nice comment, but handling part description is totally based on people to people, thought people in Delhi don't get into so much details to buy a car, these days what matters a lot is Looks, Performance, Features and after sales and services, and considering all these, Verna Fluidic is segment leader. Vento is no where to compete Verna. To spend 10 lakhs on a car which is a lil better in handling, a lil quicker etc is a BIG NO. After sales services are just pathetic when it comes to VW, where as Hyundai is India's No.2 company and they have good enough network. No doubt Hyundai has changed cars future in India. Maruti has done same with SX4 but somehow din't get same succes as Verna is getting. I would higly recommend Maruti SX4 or Verna Fluidic for C segment. Other cars - wastage of money.
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Posted by Mahesh at 29th June,2011
I think Vento is OK with few things but Verna is better. When Honda will come with its diesel engine. I am sure diesel in a HC will be A bomb....another benchmark in the Industry...wake up Honda
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Posted by Vijay at 12th June,2011
This is a classic example of the improvements this Korean auto maker has done to match and even outclass the Europeans and the Japense. Hats off Hyundai
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Posted by sp at 3rd June,2011
the Vento also looks very much like a Polo - which does not bode well for the image of a C-segment premium car - it's lacks a unique identity in it's class of vehicle.
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Posted by Vikram Chauhan at 1st June,2011
A few things are obvious: while Hyundai leads the way in providing lots of features cheaper, VW is still ahead in the depth of engineering: hence better in ride and handling and even the engine, despite being well down in power on paper, almost matches the Verna in acceleration and speed testing. However VW seem to be charging too much and aren't offering as much in their cars as they are in Europe. Also from what we've heard, the Vento's ride and handling and steering is way behind the upcoming Ford Fiesta.
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Posted by sandy at 1st June,2011
I agree with the article, in the sense what the market is looking at. in every comparo between VW and Hyundai, later is given priority, just like Micromax over Nokia. but we know that Nokia's 2 Mpixel camera is far better then Micromax's 3.5 Mpixel camera, that means quality matters at the end. But VW better need to offer some more indeed to keep pace with the competition.
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Posted by Manoj Majeed Bangalore at 1st June,2011
Koreans have a long long way to go when it comes to cars that delight a driving enthusiast ! But on practicality and value for money , Hyundai's and Maruti's call the shots. So it boils down to whether you just want to drive and commute or want to enjoy the drive and commute...My assumption is 7 out of 10 car/two wheeler buyers would look for practicality rather than driving/riding dynamics. And thats the precise reason that this country had seen more Hero Honda Splendours than Yamaha RX100's and More Santros than Palios and More Corolla/Civic/Altis than Octavias and Skodas and More Cities and Verna's than Fiesta and more Swifts than Fabias. Hope u all got the point :) So none of the car manufacturers are here to make cars which handle or ride better, They are here to provide an overall package and outdo each other to sell more numbers..
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Posted by Velutha at 30th May,2011
No offence Rohin! & I've already been a fellow road-tester on some of the jigs with you guys :) However it needs to be re-iterated that is NOT AT ALL in the BSM spirit to declare fundamentally (ride/handling/steering/braking) superior car as the 'loser' and gimmicky one as the 'winner', it would then make BSM just like other advertising catalogs masquerading as automotive mags..
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Posted by Doc at 30th May,2011
Tend to agree with Peter here...anyway I am glad that the Verna has been chosen over the Vento. It's very rare that auto journos actually recommend anything other than Hondas and VWs (and the Fiesta)! Doc
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Posted by Velutha at 30th May,2011
What 'better equipped' you tin head? it's ill informed specimens of scribes like you who have spread this odd conception of Hyundais being more feature packed. The base model of Vento IS cheaper and also better equipped than the base 1.6 diesel Verna It is not "In your blood" Rohin, please go to some other publication
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Posted by Rohin at 30th May,2011
Hi Velutha, Your angst is understandable. Anyway, let's do a check on what the Verna offers over the Vento - 1.6 CRDi VGT vs Trendline Vento - both basic variants. The Verna offers driver airbag while the Vento does not. The Verna offers ABS which the Vento does not. The Verna offers rear disc brakes which the Vento does not. The Verna offers front fog lamps which the Vento does not. Sure enough, the Vento comes with a tilt and height adjustable steering which the Verna does not and a rear air-vent which the Verna does not offer. You can argue about the rear defogger and auto up-down windows as well, but that's a matter of conjecture. Yes, the base Vento is cheaper by nearly a lakh than the base Verna - so I will give it to you on that count. The Verna does have a cheaper 1.4 diesel version too, which can swing opinion either way.
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Posted by Rohin at 30th May,2011
Decisions are arrived at based on what the whole basket offers and what the customer gains from it, apart from technically evaluating the car in all aspects. The ball right now is in Volkswagen's court to offer more features, for frankly, the Vento still excels in many areas, notably ride and handling and overall poise. If you doubt our or my testing methods, I welcome you to come and be a part of a test of ours any time.
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Posted by Arun Pillai at 30th May,2011
While the Verna is a very capable and feels great to drive, I have found the Vento to be better built and to have better comfort levels. The ride and handling just cannot be compared - the Vento is miles ahead. This review feels like it is based on a component to component comparision like a computer/mobile device shootout - this just doesnt work with cars! Looking forward to better articles....
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Posted by Balu at 30th May,2011
Hi Rohin, I still believe the verdict should be based on true BSM spirit.The car which is better in ride/handling/steering/braking should win!.Yes, features should be considered but that should be secondary.Also Verna is charging for all the features.Personally, I've driven the new verna 1.6 VGT and i didn't like the steering, its too light for me.Waiting for Vento test drive to make my personal decision
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Posted by Ronak at 1st June,2011
Hi Balu, Vento has more maintainance than verna. So my vote goes to verna fluidic.
Posted by Peter at 29th May,2011
war on the internet.... between these two models? Interesting write up and comparison, but "war on the internet" ... keep it real mate!
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