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Whether you're on holiday, or just looking to blow off some steam over the weekend, a round of golf is a good way to take in some wonderful scenery and spend some time with friends. Now many people may not know this but the Land of the Brave is home to several unique courses. Let's take a look at some of them…
Sticking to the fairways at the world class Omeya course.(Image via Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis)
The Windhoek Golf and Country Club is situated just on the outskirts of the capital city. Se amongst the natural bushveld just to the south of Windhoek this easily accessible golf course is a must visit for any golfing enthusiast spending time in the big city.
The club house overlooking the fairway.(Image via Golf World Resorts)
The golf course is not the most challenging 18-holes in the world but this has the advantage of ensuring that nobodies' blood pressure gets out of control. It makes the Windhoek Golf Course a great place to play golf while on holiday.
Voted one of the top-ten golf courses in Africa by CNN.(Image via CNN)
The club is one of the oldest in Namibia and the country club next door is of top international standards. So if you are holidaying with a group and not everyone in you're group is keen on a round of golf then they can always relax at the clubhouse or spend some time at the hotel restaurant and bar… Or if they're feeling a little more adventurous they can try out the casino on the grounds.
The interior of the casino.(Image via Bushtracks)
You can view the course layout and book a round here.
Just 30km's outside Windhoek you will find the pristine Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis. Mountains surround the course and every hole offers up spectacular views of the incredible natural landscapes. It's also not uncommon to encounter wildlife on the fairways with antelope and warthogs often found foraging in the rough and near the fences.
A golfer lining up a put as the sun goes down.(Image via Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis)
Designed by Peter Matkovich, who has designed courses all over southern Africa, the thoughtfully laid out 18-holes have been installed in sympathy with the existing environment. Thanks to this golfers can enjoy the shade cast by the indigenous camel thorn trees that dot the estate and the course.
The camel thorn trees add to the peacful scenery in and around the course.(Image via Omeya Golf and Residential Oasis)
The 18-hole course is open to non-members and non-residents and you can book a four-ball here.
There are only five desert golf courses in the world and the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund is one of them. Interestingly, Rossmund inverts the traditional layout of a golf course with fairways and greens found in the sand, rather than having sand traps dotted along the greenery.
Sometimes the fairway is the bunker!(Image via 2Travel4Ever)
Like Omeya the course is frequented by free-roaming wildlife and unique birdlife. Non-players are encouraged to walk freely along the course and enjoy the sights- provided they keep an eye on those flying golf balls! During the day Swakopmund and its surrounds enjoys wonderful weather in the summer and spring months and the cooling mist that rolls in during the evening does a good job at keeping players from overheating at the end of their rounds.
Clubs in the foreground, a springbok in the background.(Image via 2Travel4Ever)
The par 72 18-hole course is a really special place to play a round of golf and thanks to its location is ideal for holiday makers passing through the famous seaside town.
A view of the course, clubhouse and some springbok.(Image via Rossmund Golf Resort and Lodge)
For rates and booking enquiries click here (note that there are special rates for SADC citizens).
If you're looking for a golf course that is out of the ordinary then the Walvis Bay Golf Course is what you want. While all the greens and all the tees on this course are grass this unique 9-hole course is mostly sand. Golfers are provided with a one of a kind opportunity to have a short round in a totally different environment.
Sand is the name of the game at the WB golf club.(Image via Denigo Blog)
The Walvis Bay Golf Club is a friendly group of people and all members of the public are welcome to play a round on their special course. While not the best course for beginners, any golfer who wants to play a course that is unlike any other should consider popping in.
First things first, the Oranjemund golf course is one tough cookie. The course has wide fairways but these are bordered by punishing roughs throughout the course. On top of this players usually have to contend with some serious winds. Having said that, the club encourages golfers of all skills to have a go and social games with liberal use of mulligans are fully tolerated.
The course is tree-lined and beautiful.(Image via Oranjemund Golf Club)
Just note that Wednesday and Saturday are the main competition days, so if you're not too confident try and book on one of the other days of the week. And remember if the round gets too rough and you lose a few balls there's always the 19th hole at the clubhouse to help you through your tough times.
An Oryx watching a round of golf from the rough.(Image via Tracks4Africa)
The course is found deep in the Sperrgebiet diamond area and thus you need to have permits to enter the region. So be sure to organise these before you book your round of golf.
To get hold of the course and to make bookings click here.
After hearing about Willem Kruger's excellent landscape photography we decided to track him down and get him to share some of his best advice to photographers who want to capture the best of Namibia. Read on for tips and anecdotes from Willem's last photo safari through the Land of the Brave...
Tell us about your most unforgettable moment while shooting in Namibia.
I went on a landscape photography safari in the southern parts of Namibia with my wife. We entered Namibia via the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and travelled straight to NamibRand Nature Reserve. Just driving through the vast landscape of Southern Namibia is a highlight on its own.
Our stay in the NamibRand Nature Reserve was the highlight of the photography safari. Many pictures of Namibia usually highlight the beauty of Namibia portraying well-known places but not many images can be found portraying the beauty of the less explored south of Namibia.
I was presently surprised when I arrived in NamibRand and I saw the many opportunities it provides when it comes to landscape photography. The thunderstorms on the horizon against red dunes were particularly spectacular. Therefore, I think my most unforgettable moments were the magnificent colours provided by the sun, clouds, sand and plants, all in perfect harmony.
Every destination has its challenges and rewards; how does Namibia compare to other places you've photographed?
If you are a serious nature photographer (especially wildlife and landscapes), I am sure you are familiar with the two words – patience and rewards. In Namibia, the same principle applies. As a photographer, even when it comes to landscape photography, one needs to wait for the perfect moment. Wait for the all the elements such as light, clouds, dust, thunderstorms to be in place and just start shooting.
However, the difference lies in the reward. When I first arrived in Namibia, I asked myself the following question: "What makes this place unique?" I soon realised that the colour, the light, and the storytelling elements can easily be found and matched to produce stunning images. While composition is the backbone of all great photos, in Namibia one just need to look around you to realise how many possibilities there are.
Which three photos shot in Namibia are you most proud of and why?
Red Dunes is certainly one of my favourite images of Namibia. It shows a different perspective of Namibia and it is not the usual image of some well-known spot. It shows almost all the colours what Namibia can offer as well as a perspective on what Namibia landscape is all about. Rich in diversity yet everything is in harmony.
Red Dunes
Road to heaven is my second favourite because it is almost if the road is taking you towards heaven and isn't that what Namibia is all about?
The Road to Heaven.
Thirdly, Quiver tree hill shows the reader the other side of Southern Namibia… Wide open plains and dunes between mountains ranges. These are not easy living conditions for humans or animals but the lines in this photograph, leading towards the clouds on the horizon, offer a glimpse of hope.
Quiver Tree Hill.
When going on a Namibian photographic expedition, what is your equipment of choice? And what do you never leave home without?
Definitely any type of camera! From a simple cell phone or a compact point-and-shoot camera, to a professional SRL camera. There are so many opportunities that even the most inexperienced photographer will come home with a great image or two. For the more serious photographer, I would recommend a prime wide-angle lens along with your digital SLR camera with a few filters in the bag. If you have one, bring a 200mm to 600mm lens if you are planning to travel in the southern parts of Namibia.
I know it is a controversial issue but I do not leave home without my tripod. An essential piece of equipment when it comes to nature photography – just to assist you the get that super-sharp image and to distinguish you from the rest.
A photographer friend is desperate to capture the best of Namibia. What top three tips would you give them?
First, put down the camera and step back from the scene. Without the camera in front of you or even without worrying about the camera settings and the anticipated photo, you can free your mind and enjoy what Namibia can offer. Only then can you see the photo opportunities from a totally different perspective.
The next piece of advice is not new to photographers but it is vital: We all want to quickly capture the moment and move on to the next scene because Namibia has some much to offer. With that approach, you definitely will miss out on some unique opportunities. Rather take a little more time with your shots. Look for something different such as a more interesting point of view to shoot from. What about finding a different angle of an already well-known spot? I would recommend that you evaluate all the possibilities before taking the shot rather than just jumping in and get that already familiar/well-known photo.
Lastly – remember a photographer is an artist and not a forensic documentarian. Enjoy what you do and let your creativity takes over. Do not try and be copycat but rather try something differently. The result might surprise you.
Practising photography as a hobby will take you places where you previously would not have been. I do love nature photography and taking photos in Namibia is in my opinion provide one of the best opportunities to see what nature can offer.
Willem Kruger, in his own words...
Nature photography for me is not only a hobby but it is a passion. I hope to capture the essential detail and show people what nature has to offer for those people who are willing to have a closer and a more creative look at it.
Visit Willem's blog for more information and images.
This part of a series of blog post interviews with professional photographers on how to Capture Namibia. Every week we'll be posting tips, tricks and amazing photographs from these impressive photographers.
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Bill Gozansky
Roy van der Merwe
Hougaard Malan
Matthew Hood
Ted Alan Stedman
Jan & Jaye Roode
Words by Charlotte Hughes.
Images by Christopher Rimmer.
Christopher Rimmer's fascination with Namibia began in 2009 when he included images of the Himba people in his ground breaking 'In Africa' exhibition. Since then, he has visited Namibia several times and travelled the length and breadth of the country documenting the landscape, the wildlife and the people of this unique country through the lens of his camera.
Chris' forthcoming exhibition, 'Sign of Life' opens in Reims, New York and Melbourne in 2014 and features stunning, large scale photographs of the ghost towns of Elizabeth Bay and Kolmanskop.
'I was at Etosha Pan in 2010,' recalls Rimmer, ' the BBC were out there filming for, what later became the ground breaking 'Africa' television series and one of the crew happened to show me some images on his phone one night of the ruins at Elizabeth Bay and Kolmanskop, where they had been filming footage of Hyenas.'
'I was immediately struck by the stark beauty and the poignancy of these structures slowly being re-claimed by the desert sands and resolved to travel there and document them before they disappeared from view completely.'
Rimmer, who was shortlisted for Black & White Photographer of the Year in 2012, travelled to the area twice spending a total of three weeks meticulously compiling images with a large format camera, this time in glorious colour. The resulting collection is a visual examination of what he terms the 'tragedy of lost significance' and the 'ultimate futility of human endeavour.
'I have always found the quality of light in Namibia extraordinary, he says, 'There is no doubt that it is a paradise for photography. The way the light reflects the landscape is truly unique. This was even more so around the ghost towns of Karas. The way the light enters the buildings at various times of the day provided some amazing opportunities for ambient light photography. You have to put in the time though; you can't expect to capture the essence of the place on a single day trip.
'What makes the ghost towns really impressive is how substantial the structures are. These people thought they'd be here forever yet, within barely 50 years the place was completely deserted. It's like walking through a lost world. I found the experience incredibly moving and I have tried to articulate that sense of loss in my work.'
The images Rimmer presents in the Sign of Life exhibition are both disturbing and beautiful and are a timely reminder of the power of nature over human enterprise in this era of climate change.
New York Art ExpoPier 94, NYC, April 4 - 6
Galerie Huraux21 rue Tambour, 51100, Reims, France. (Date to Be announced)
Angela Tandori Fine Art Gallery55 Victoria Pde, Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia (Date to be announced)
Visit Christopher Rimmer's website here.
Namibia Kwaito sensation EES has made it through to the final round of a German talent competition and stands to win 1,000,000 EURO which will be donated to a charity of his choice. Being particularly passionate about his home country EES has declared that he will donate his winnings to the Save the Rhino Trust and other conservation projects and charities doing good work in Namibia.
Ees on stage and in action.
Earlier in the week EES had some time to answer a few of our questions and the singer also explained how people all around the world can help him win the competition and thus provide funding for some worthwhile conservation efforts.
What exactly is MillionahrWahl and who can enter? Millionärswahl is the first of its kind – to connect the Internet with television – something that will very soon happen more and more. It's a talent show where people from all over Germany registered themselves with their talent or charity idea – to then be chosen by the Internet into the TV show – which now has its final on the internet again. The winner of the show will walk away with 1 Million Euros for whatever cause he has registered himself with.
And how did you decide to enter? I got a call from an old friend who saw the trailer of the show on TV and he said I would fit perfectly into the show and that I should enter. At first I didn't really understand the concept because something like this has never been done, but then I decided to just take part in the online registration of the show.
When people in Germany ask you about Namibia, what do you tell them?
(Laughs)… I always tell them it's the most beautiful country in the world – and then see what their face expression is… (Laughs)… well I tell them its my home and that they should come visit because it is a very safe place in Africa with beautiful landscapes and really friendly people. I cannot even count how many people I have convinced to come to Namibia – so many. Even through my music and my music videos – I have inspired so many people to visit the land of the brave.
If you win a million euros, what will you do with the money? / Why did you choose the charities that you chose?
Well I chose only charities that I am already involved with – because I think its easy for someone to get into the final of the show and then say: "Yeah I will do this and I will do that." The three main charities I have chosen are the ones I have already been active with even before the TV show – but I could support and do so much more if I would win this "Millionärswahl" competition. My main support will go to the Rhino Foundations in Africa like (Save the Rhino Trust and Rhino for Erongo) – since I feel the time to really react to the brutal killings of the rhino is now – as the number of poached rhino is at its highest ever in history with over a 1000 rhino poached in 2013.
The other to Charity organizations are various orphanages in Namibia and also different educational exchange programs with Europe and Africa. Because I feel the best way to increase the living standard and so many problems in Africa is through education.
What's your favorite place in Namibia?
That question is basically impossible to answer – as Namibia offers so many beautiful places. Every time I go somewhere new – I find a new "favorite" spot in Namibia – but I could say it is definitely somewhere in the line of the bush or desert. Because when you put your barefoot into the dune sand – you can just feel the energy penetrating your body.
Ees with some young fans.
If EES is going to win then he needs all the votes he can get! Below is guide on how you can get involved with helping this passionate Namibian raise money for these vitally important conservation efforts.
**NOTE: There is only one hour of voting - on January 25th between 21:15 and 22:15 Namibian time.**
Voting times in other parts of the world:
London 19:15 and 20:15
Berlin 20:15 and 21:15
Seattle 11:15 and 12:15
New York 14:15 and 15:15
South Africa / Namibia: 21:15 and 22:15
1. Log on here during the allotted time! Use Facebook Connect to vote - You can watch the live show here.
A visual reference for when you cast your vote for EES.
2. Call the number on the screen (viewable at here to vote for EES (remember to add the country code for Germany "0049" – in front of the number). The call is only 0,50 cents and you can vote as many times as you like!
Namibia's Etosha national park is located in the northwest of the country and is the largest safari park in Namibia. Self-drive safaris, unique locations and amazing scenery make this park and absolute must for adventure seekers and photographers.
An impala in the bushes, seen from the road.
This post will show you what kinds of things you can expect from a visit to Etosha, and later this week we will share our exclusive 'how to' guide giving you pointers on how to make the most of your time at this astonishing place.
The park was established in 1907 and since then it has become home to several different large mammals, reptiles and birds. The park itself is named after a large salt pan that takes up almost 23% of the area of the land designated as a national park. The pan lends a quiet and isolated atmosphere to parts of the park.
The sun-drenched saltpan.
Elephants, rhinos, and several big cats had all previously been driven from this area, but since the establishment of the site as an official national park in the 1970's these species have been recuperated and can all be found in within the park's borders.
There are giraffes and zebras galore, as well as numerous types of antelope, so there is always something amazing to see when driving through the park's dirt roads.
Encountering a family of giraffes like this is not uncommon at Etosha.
After turning the car off and observing the giraffes for sometime we eventually caught this one having a delicious mouthful of leaves and thorns.
Three giraffes in the distance, seen from the road.
Etosha has several watering holes and you can locate them on the park's map. These watering holes are a hotbed of animal activity and if you are lucky, and patient, they can be an excellent way to watch a lot of different wildlife. You may even get to see how the various animals interact with their surroundings and each other.
Elephants are frequent visitors to the watering holes in Etosha.
A young elephant splashing about.
Somme gutsy Kudus tried to muscle in on the Elephants' spot,but the giant mammals were not prepared to share and chased the antelope away.
Up close and personal!
An adolescent elephant eye-balling us from afar.
At the last watering hole we stopped at on our way home we were lucky enough to catch this spotted hyena.
If you want to you can stay at one of the rest camps in the park itself. These camps have the advantage of being within the park's boundaries, and thus afford you the chance to easily get in your car and drive around the park.
At the Halali Rest Camp you will not only get all the benefits of staying in the park, but you will also be able to walk to its dedicated watering hole where you can sit in a special amphitheatre and look out over it as the sun sets.
The Halai watering hole + rhino.
Many different animals are attracted to these watering holes and just as dusk was settling in we were lucky enough to witness the arrival of some rhino. And as dark fell on the watering hole more and more surprises were revealed.
A rhino basking in the last rays of sun...
Dusk at Halali watering hole
...the last rays of the sun.
Our rhino friend returned shortly after sunset for an early evening drink.
A lioness and rhino sharing the watering hole.
Etosha is a beautiful place, and everyone has a different experience whenever they go, the above photos are by no means and exhaustive tour of the park. Should you go you will find that being able to drive yourself around the park allows you to explore at your own pace and leisure.
The watering hole at Halali makes staying at the camp a definite must, and it is highly recommend it for anyone thinking of spending a few nights in Etosha.
Most people have not seen even one of the hundreds of animals you can find at Etosha, and anyone coming to Namibia must make an effort to get to this famous park.
A tree overlooking Halali's watering hole.
Namibia is famed for its many different adventure sports and activities available to tourists and locals like. One of the most popular varieties of adventure sport is kiteboarding. Southern Namibia has a lot of wind, and a lot wide open spaces and beaches, this post will tell you a bit about a little town where you can learn how to take advantage of the wind, sun and water.
Luderitz- a town of many surprises.
There is one place in the world where the fastest kiteboarders converge every year, and that place is Luderitz. International kiteboarders flock to the Luderitz Speed Challenge every year to try and break the World Sailing Speed Record because of this small town's excellent prevailing winds, and perfectly suited lagoons and shorelines.
Free as a bird- a kiteboarder is pulled skywayrd by winds off the coast of Luderitz.(photo courtesy of Geesche Neuberg)
Naturally where there are great wind speeds and all-round amazing kiteboarding conditions in a picturesque place, kiteboarding fanatics will follow, and those fanatics need a place to stay while visiting the small town.
In Luderitz there is a place called Element Riders where thrill seekers can not only hire equipment for various adventure sports, but also receive instruction in how to do those sports.
Friendly owners and clean rooms, that's Element Riders in nutshell!
Activities on offer include kiteboarding, rock climbing, landboarding, surfing, power kiting, paragliding, and even skydiving for the real adrenaline junkies! Element Riders also doubles up as a backpackers-style accommodation for those who want to stay close to the action.
Climbers just outside Luderitz.(photo courtesy of Geesche Neuberg)
The wind stays constant for much of the day around Luderitz which means more kiting!(photo courtesy of Geesche Neuberg)
Geesche Neuberg runs Element Riders and when in Luderitz there is no one better to showcase the town's various activities that are available to the adventure seeking traveller. She walked us through her procedure when she takes someone kiteboarding for the first time.
If you are a novice kiter then you can start your day with Geesche explaining the basics of kiteboarding, which then will be followed by an hour long lesson in which the fundamentals of kiteboarding you have just learned can be put into practice.
Start from the very beginning and learn how to inflate your kite.
Fun with pumps!
Element riders has various kites on offer, from small beginner kites...
...to the big guys like this kite pictured above.
Depending on your ability and experience with the kites you may require more or less instruction before you are ready to hit the beach and the waves. But even total novices are welcome and Geesche assured us that kiting is not as difficult as it looks.
And once you have the basics down then all that is left to do is catch some of the famous Luderitz wind. If you consult Wind Guru you will see just how constant the wind is in thie part of the world.
There is always something blowing in Luderitz.
The fact that kiteboarding is weather dependent should be factored into your plans, and while the prevailing winds and conditions in Luderitz are usually perfect for kiteboarding, make sure you factor in three or four days if you want to ensure that you get some good kiting in.
Perfect weather for kiting, but we had to move on to the next town.(photo courtesy of Geesche Neuberg)
When in Luderitz, as we mentioned above, you are not just limited to kiteboarding. Geesche also told us about some of the other extreme/adventure activities that one can do in the southern town.
We were surprised to hear that Geesche's business alone runs mountain climbing excursions, stand-up canoe trips, skydiving, paragliding and landboarding. And there are several other adventure-activity operators that run out of Luderitz as well.
Rock climbing in Namibia is beginning to become very popular.(photo courtesy of Geesche Neuberg)
Friendly instruction is offered in each of these activities for travellers of all skill levels and experience. Adventurers of all skills and sizes are encouraged to take part and learn how to ride the water, ride the wind, climb the rocks, and even fall through the sky.
The great thing about almost all these adventure activities is that they offer amazing photo opportunities for budding photographers.
Extreme sports mean extreme photography.(photo courtesy of Geesche Neuberg)
From attaching GoPro's to kites, to capturing amazing photos of cliffs and crags, to taking pictures of a companion as they cut through the ocean waves on a board; adventure sports are an action photographer's dream.
A kiter makes his way out to see as the wind whips up the sand.(photo courtesy of Geesche Neuberg)
If Element Riders is full then fret not, there are several different places where you can stay in the small town.
Here's a list of them:
Element Riders: Official Website
Nest Hotel: Official Website Bayview Hotel: Tel: +264-63-202-288
, email@example.com
Kapps Hotel
: Tel: +264-63-202-345
, firstname.lastname@example.com
Kratzplatz B&B
: Tel: +264-63-202-458
Haus Sandrose
: Tel: +264-63-202-630
Hansa Haus Self Catering
: Tel: +264-63-203-581
Obelix Village B&B
: Tel: +264-63-203-456
Island Cottage Self Catering
: Tel: +264-81-292-298
Shark Island Camping & Bungalows
: Tel: +264-63-202-752
Backpackers Lodge
: Tel: +264-63-202-000
For more accomodation options visit The Namibia Tourism Website.
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to spend some time with three of Namibia's most impressive carnivores. Lions, leopards and cheetahs are all truly powerful and inspiring creatures, and yet, as with most things in nature they are in fact part of a very fragile system that can be broken very easily. As such there are many different organisations from all around the world that have made it their goal to ensure the survival of these majestic creatures in their natural habitats.
Human/animal conflicts are one of the major sources of problems for these big cats. Farmers often kill these predators because they fear a loss of livestock and want to ensure their farms are safe from threats. Often this means that adult female cats are killed while on the hunt for food for their cubs.
A Lioness roars inside her enclosure at N/a'an ku sê.
When a mother is killed her cubs are left alone and helpless in the harsh wilderness of Namibia. Sometimes the predator is caught, (usually cheetahs are captured as lions and leopards are simply too big for most people to handle with any success) and people have been known to try and tame them for recreational or security purposes.
It is almost impossible for a non-professional conservationist to look after one of these big cats and as a result many abandoned cubs, and a few mature cats, die each year due to malnutrition or sickness.
Hungry hungry leopard- Big cats are incredibly difficult to keep fed and as such should never be adopted by untrained people.
This is where an organisation like the N/a'an ku sê Foundation comes in to play. One of the many conservation goals of this organisation is to try and mediate the conflicts between humans and large predators.
From intensive work with farmers in the surroundings areas, to large carnivore tracking and monitoring, the conservationists at N/a'an ku sê are attempting to educate and help local people and farming communities on how best to live with Namibia's big cats.
N/a'an ku sê is primarily concerned with two types of big cat conservation. First and foremost they are involved with tracking and monitoring of wild predators in the surrounding areas.
Left to right: An old RF tracking collar, a motion detecting camera, a GPS transponder
The tracking collars, GPS transponders and motion activated cameras are all used to map out the movements of big cats in order to give us more information on the habbits of these elusive creatures.
The more information organisations like this have the more likely it is that we as a species will better understand these animals and thus be able to live more harmoniously with them.
Speaking to Stuart at N/a'an ku sê it is easy to see the passion that the people who work there have for the animals they are protecting. The excitement and pride that the whole team feels when speaking of the wild Cheetah and her new litter of cubs was truly heart warming.
Stuart showing us exactly where a wild cheetah is nesting with her litter of cubs.
Sometimes, unfortunately, when humans and big cats encroach on one another's space things go wrong. This leads to situations were these big cats can be held in captivity by untrained well-meaning people or selfish exploitative people.
Either way, if a wild animal, particularly a predator, is held in captivity it often becomes impossible to rehabilitate it for re-release into the wild. These animals cannot be rehabilitated and used to be sent off to zoos or put down if no organization was willing to take them in.
By taking in unrehabilitatable leopards, lions and cheetahs N/a'an ku sê gives these animals a chance at a peaceful life in environments that are very similar to the habitats found in the wild.
A cheetah surveys its surrounds at N/a'an ku sê
All the money that is made from these animals in captivity is put straight back into conservation efforts of these self-same animals. Thus, not only do these once doomed captured animals have the opportunity to live out their lives but in doing so they are helping their entire species to survive through the money that is spent by tourists visiting N/a'an ku sê.
When I was at N/a'an ku sê I was lucky enough to be given an intimate tour of the premises. It started with a visit to the cheetah enclosure which three mature cheetahs now call home. Cheetahs are listed as endangered by CITES and thus the chance to spend some time, up close with them was truly special. I just had no idea how up-close it would be!
Aisha the cheetah with two young lads.
These three cats, named Aiko, Kiki and Aisha cannot be released into the wild as they had had too much contact with humans before being brought to N/a'an ku sê. This familiarity with humans would be problematic if they were released in the wild as they may try to interact with humans with disastrous results.
Aiko and Kiki about to be fed.
Not all the cheetahs at N/a'an ku sê are completely tame though and on the other side of the farm there is a tale unfolding that wouldn't be out of place in an uplifting Disney film.
Lucky the cheetah was tied up by a farmer trying to tame her. Sadly, her leg became infected where the shackles were attached. When conservationists caught wind of her dire situation they managed to save her from a slow and certain death.
Unfortunately Lucky had to have one of her hind legs amputated as a result of infection. The happy ending here though is that Lucky now acts as a surrogate mother for 5 cubs at N/a'an ku sê.
Lucky the three-legged surrogate mother. (Image courtesy of Wikipedia)
Lucky now teaches these young cheetahs how to hunt and how to be independent. As a result N/a'an ku sê can now receive cheetah cubs and prepare them for a life in the wild. This kind of holistic rehabilitation is just not possible if a cheetah is raised solely by humans.
N/a'an ku sê has so far been a success story and you can take part in that story if you want to. They offer volunteer programs or you can donate to the foundation. The work they do is not limited to cheetahs and there are several programs that aim to help foster a mutually beneficial relationship between animals and humans in Namibia.
N/a'an ku sê is situated only 26km outside Windhoek just off the B6.
A happy cheetah...
...is a happy cheetah!
For those interested in supporting other conservation projects around Namibia, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Africat or Desert Lion Conservation and see if you can help out these noble creatures!
This month we're kicking off our #GoBigNamibia campaign. This campaign is all about showcasing the excitement and wonder Namibia holds for travelers who are willing to go the extra mile. We have selected five adventure seekers from around the world to experience Namibia's sweeping landscapes, cultural diversity and high adrenaline adventure activities.
The 20th of August 2013 marks the beginning of Namibia Tourism Board's Adventure campaign. The campaign aims to highlight the various and unique activities found all over Namibia. In order to achieve this four bloggers and Namibia's very own EES have been invited to take part in the ultimate Namibian adventure holiday experience: The Go Big Namibia roadtrip.
For eleven days these lucky travelers will journey through game parks, desert dunes, deserted coastlines and wildlife sanctuaries. Traversing the countryside in a specially designed Go Big Van these travel writers will be going on the trip of a lifetime.
Hit the road and explore the Land of the Brave.
As we mentioned there will be four bloggers and one musician travelling around Namibia together; let's get to know them a little better:
Emeritta Lillo - The Local
Hailing from Namibia Emeritta has also spent many years living abroad. Even though she has travelled through several continents Emeritta is most excited about being able to see parts of her home country that she has not yet had a chance to visit.
Essential Item: Vaseline for dry lips
Follow Emeritta: @NamibiaHorizons
Rachel Lang – The South African
Living in Namibia's neighbour South Africa has given Rachel a deep appreciation for wildlife and the natural world. Inspired by discovering new things, Rachel wants you to follow her on twitter and be inspired by the beauty she is sure to find in Namibia.
Essential Item: Her new iPhone
Follow Rachel: @africageo
Liz Eswein – The New Yorker
Liz hails from the hustle and bustle of New York City and she does not like vegemite. She is most excited about the animals she will encounter on the trip.
Essential Item: Her camera
Follow Liz: @newyorkcityliz
Laurel Robbins – The Canadian-German
Laurel has lived in and traveled through more countries than most. She is looking forward to a friendly encounter with one of Namibia's cheetahs and having dived with sharks, sans cage multiple times, we're sure that Laurel can handle most situations on this adventure holiday.
Essential Item: Her camera and its enormous lens.
Follow Laurel: @Laurel_Robbins
EES – The Kwaito Star
EES is most excited about coming home to his native Namibia so that he can show the rest of the world just how amazing his country is. He hopes to be able to communicate the energy of Namibia to the rest of the world through his new television show, EES TV.
Essential Item: His video camera.
Follow EES: @eesyees
The Go Big Roadtrip begins on the 23rd of August and concludes on the 2nd of September and in the true spirit of adventure holidaying everyone can get involved. Through Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and their own personal blogs the Go Big travelers will be able to keep you updated on all their experiences as they move through Namibia.
Now this is not to just make you jealous as you see their updates from behind your computer screen. Every day for the duration of the Go Big Namibia roadtrip we will be posting a quiz on our Facebook page and anyone who answers the question correctly will be added to a lucky-draw and the winner of that will be sent a prize courtesy of Namibia Tourism Board.
If you find yourself in Namibia between the 23rd of August and the 2nd of September then you can also take part in another competition. Our Go Big Namibia van is going to be driving through Namibia and if you see it and can get a photograph of you standing next to the van then Namibia Tourism Board will send you a prize. In order to win this prize you will have to upload the picture of you and the van on to our Facebook page.
Namibia has long been considered an adventure travel hotspot, but many people do not know exactly what adventure tourism is.
Adventure tourism is any travel that combines physically demanding activities, cultural exchanges and authentic engagement with the natural environment. Adventure tourism is not only getting off the beaten path but is rather about meaningful interactions with locals, wildlife and nature.
Members of the Himba tribe performing a traditional dance.
The average tourist will be content to simply fly into Namibia, take some photos with their expensive camera and fly back out again having experienced very little of the richness that Namibia offers. This in itself is not a terrible thing but it does lead to largely meaningless interactions between tourists and locals. Adventure tourism attempts to bridge the gap between the locals and the tourists and get them involved in each other's lives.
Tourists learning about the local flora of Namibia. Pictured above is a quiver tree. (Image courtesy of MCC)
Adventure tourism means stopping in the small towns that most drive through; hiking up the trails most are too tired to, and helping with human interest and conservation projects around the country. This kind of tourism is then the manifestation of many visitors' desires to be more than just a tourist scratching at the surface of a country's culture. Adventure tourism uplifts and builds local communities in meaningful and lasting ways. Through volunteer programs or conservation projects adventure tourists are helping to uplift and improve the countries they visit.
Volunteer projects and conservation efforts are part of what makes adventure tourism a meaningful experience for locals, tourists and wildlife.
Obviously, this is in stark contrast to traditional tourism models. As we all know most tourists seem intent on going into a country in massive crowds of tour groups and collecting knick-knacks and photographs so that these can be horded on mantelpieces and in display cabinets.
Get off the beaten path and find your own adventure in Namibia.
On August the 26th 1966 the first shots were fired in Namibia's war for independence at the battle of Omugulugwombashe in Namibia's central Northern region. It would take 23 years for Namibia to achieve independence but it is these first acts of armed resistance that are being commemorated on Monday 26th August. Heroes' Day is celebrated every year in Namibia in an effort to never forget the sacrifices and efforts of all the proud Namibians who fought for freedom and self-determination.
The Unknown Soldier at Heroes' Acre
These days the holiday is used to foster national pride and to stress the importance of togetherness in Namibia. Namibia has several diverse cultures living within its borders and presidents often use the 26th of August to remind everyone in Namibia, and the world at large, just how remarkable and peacefully all the different cultures in Namibia co-exist.
Three Himba children laughing(image courtesy of Nigel Pavitt)
Namibia's Heroes' Day is a time for all Namibians to reflect on how far the country has come since attaining its independence from South Africa in 1990. Rather than focussing on the lives lost needlessly in a justified struggle for independence from a white minority government, Namibia focuses on the positive aspects of its post-independence reality. In recent years the spotlight has been put on to current citizens' Namibian hero. This typifies the Namibian spirit of endeavour and a national psyche of reconciliation with a view to the future instead of dwelling on the past.
The Heroes' Acre just outside Windhoek is a monument to the fallen soldiers and citizens of Namibia. The monument aims to honour the lives of those Namibians who may have otherwise been forgotten through the passage of time. There is a statue of the unknown soldier and seating for about 50 000 people for when events are held in its amphitheatre.
A flame burns in memorium for those who have been lost
A tourist makes his way to the Unknown Soldier
Heroes' Acre seen from its paved square
This year the annual celebrations will be held in the Omusati region where the war for independence began in 1966. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has predicted that over 50 000 people will attend the ceremonies being held. This year the highlight of the ceremony will include the unveiling of a new statue of Dr Sam Nujoma to celebrate the ex-president's integral role in fighting for Namibia's independence.
Founding President Sam Nujoma (left) greeting the late Colonel John OttoNankudhu during the 2009 Heroes' Day commemoration(image courtesy of the Namibian Sun)
The planned ceremony will also celebrate the role of everyday Namibian heroes and heroines who all contribute to making Namibia the wonderful, peaceful and harmonious country it is. Men and women such as Cgunta Khao//Khao who at great personal risk helped to save a tourist form a bushfire in 2012.
Cgunta: A true Namibian hero recovering from his burns in hospital(image courtesy of the N/a'an ku sê Foundation)
Namibians across the political, social and economic spectrum are expected to honour the day. There are even groups in the United Kingdom that will be holding events for Namibian ex-pats looking to honour the spirit of their country. So if you are a homesick ex-pat reading this blog then take a moment this Monday to remember just exactly what make Namibia and its people so unique and wonderful.
The Heroes' Acre monument stands proud against a bright blue Namibian sky
Words and pictures by Roderick MacLeod
I woke up after spending a night in the Fish River Lodge knowing that my day would be a busy one. I had signed up for a full day hike into the second largest canyon in the world: the Fish River canyon. The hike would be a ten-hour affair; five hours into the canyon and five hours to get out of the canyon before dark settled on the land.
As you can expect the day started early. Breakfast was served at 5:30am and despite the hour everyone was in high spirits.
Dube, one of the guides at the lodge.
The night before the hike I had had a chance to chat to some of the Fish River Lodge's staff about the hike and what I should expect. The response was always along the same lines: It is a tough hike and should not be attempted by the frail or lazy. A good pair of shoes is an absolute must and a healthy pair of lungs will, of course, help. The Fish River Lodge, as part of the full-day hike package you can purchase, provided me with water and food for the duration of the hike.
Once our guides for the day (Ben and Desmond) had introduced themselves to us we set out for the point at which we would begin our descent down into the canyon.
Our vehicle was left perched on the canyon's rim. We would see it as a dot, many hours later, looking up from the canyon floor.
An hour after beginning our descent I noticed how spectacular the formations in this canyon are. The dried up river beds, the gullies, the outcrops of strangely sculpted cliffs are all a treat for anyone with an interest in natural beauty. It is incredibly interesting to witness the changes to your surroundings as you descend into the canyon for the first time.
Rain-sculpted and sand-blasted, a face emerges from the cliff...
A long dried-up river bed
A gully in the morning sun.
On account of the many different landscapes in and around the Fish River canyon there is a varied collection of wildlife. The chances of sighting a few of these creatures increases when you are on foot. The park is home to many mountain zebra, various antelope, eagles and even a few rhino. Unfortunately I did not see any of the rhinos. I did however find traces of their activities on the path we were using.
Rhino dung on the hiking trail.
Many visitors at the lodge spoke of their encounters with the mountain zebras of the region. The reason why people have encountered so many of these animals is because the trails that I and everyone else hikes on are in fact the selfsame paths created and used by the animals. There is a distinct effort on the part of the park officials and lodge owners to keep the hike as natural as possible.
When hiking the Fish River Canyon you will literally walk on the paths the local animals use...
There has been no clearing of boulders or cutting of trails. This means that when scaling up or down the mountain you have to figure what the best route will be. Since the rocks in the canyon are frequently breaking off the cliff faces and rolling down the slopes no two hikes into the canyon are identical.
After three or so hours of hiking we came to a type of plateau which was about half the way down into the canyon.
We had reached the halfway point of the half-day hike, which meant we were one quarter through the full-day hike. We could see the river and the canyon floor below us. We were then told by Ben (our guide) that we would be heading further down the canyon and further along the river toward our destination: A natural rock pool in which we could have a refreshing dip before turning around and heading back out of the canyon.
View from the half-day hike turnaround point.Below to the left is the Fish River.
Between the half-day hike turnaround point and the rock pool was the part of the hike I found to be the most treacherous. The landscape suddenly flattened out and i found myself walking on cracked rock and around small thorny shrubs. Constant attention was needed to avoid spraining an ankle or twisting a knee.
Ben surveys the harsh beauty of the canyon surrounds.
Your prize for making it through these trials is an hour of relaxation at the rock pool. After 4-5 hours of non-stop hiking this rock pool becomes more than just a pool, it becomes an oasis. Water cooled rocks and shade from the surrounding cliffs will give you all the comfort you need after having spent hours in the arid heat.
The seemingly bottomless rock pool at the floor of the canyon.
After we had relaxed sufficiently at the rock pool we picked up our bags once more and headed back along the path we came down on.
My hiking companion preparing to leave the rock pool behind.
The hike was nothing short of glorious. I was constantly struck by the massive beauty of the canyon. From the moment I stood atop the canyon to when I was seated on its floor, to when I once again stood atop its cliffs I was filled with a sense of wanderlust and excitement. The hikes and hiking options offered by the Fish River Lodge make it easy to say this is the perfect spot for just about anyone who wants to go hiking in the Fish River canyon.
Even our guide, Ben, had to take a few breathers on the way up.
The Fish River canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world and it can be found in Namibia's Southern Karas region near the South African/Namibia border.
As with most places in the South of Namibia the best way to get there is via the small town of Luderitz. The drive from Luderitz to Fish River canyon is a lengthy, but relatively straight-forward drive. A car capable of dealing with rocky dirt roads is strongly advised.
Almost the entirety of the canyon is now a protected nature reserve and there are several lodges one can stay at around the canyon. It should be mentioned that the Fish River Lodge is the only lodge that is perched directly on the rim of the canyon, the other lodges are a little bit removed from the canyon.
If you wish to hike in the canyon you will need a guide as private hikes are no longer allowed since numerous tragedies have befallen ill-prepared private non-sanctioned groups of hikers.
Most of the lodges offer guests a variety of activities to choose from. So if there are people unwilling or unable to hike, do not fear. Activities in the Fish River canyon range from scenic drives to horse back safaris so check each lodge out and decide what is best for you and your traveling companions.
Here is a list of some of the places you can stay at near the Fish River Canyon:
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How honest will Alistair Darling be?
A layman's guide to the Pre-Budget Report
The Government has promised to be as open and honest with the British people about the difficulties that lie ahead and the implications of today's pre-Budget report in the House of Commons. But how honest depends on whether the true meaning of the words used by Alistair Darling are fully understood. Here are some of the things he may say and what they mean.
Tell us the truth, Darling
'Pre-Budget report'. Once upon a time this was called the Autumn Statement. It is meant to be concerned solely with spending. If it is going to have tax elements in it, then it is really a mini-budget. But governments do not like talking about mini-budgets because they are a reminder of the dark days of the 1970s Labour government when they were a routine feature of the political landscape.
'National debt is low as a proportion of GDP'. It depends on what you include in the figures. The Government's own measurement puts it around 40 per cent of GDP. If Northern Rock is included it rises to 43 per cent. However, if you add in PFI charges for government spending that has been kept off the books, public sector pension commitments – and even the state pension, since there is no 'fund' on which to draw for those – then debt risies above 100 per cent of GDP.
'We are better placed than other leading industrialised nations to weather the downturn.' Mr Darling used this phrase in his Budget speech in March and will probably avoid repeating it for fear of being laughed out of the Commons. The Tories say we are, in fact, worse off than many other countries because no money from the surpluses of the boom years was put aside to allow for tax cuts or extra spending now without borrowing. This means the budget deficit – the difference between money raised from tax revenues and the sums spent – is already double the forecast made in the Budget. With today's announcements, it is likely to rise above £100bn within two years – greater than at any time since the 1970s.
Fiscal stimulus. This means borrowing more and deferring taxation.
America. Certain to be mentioned early on as the source of all our economic woes, as in 'This is a problem that started in America."
Worldwide crisis. See above.
Surprises. Will there be any? There used to be something called budget 'purdah', behind which the Chancellor would hide for weeks before his announcements and Government officials and ministers would observe this scrupulously. It had started to slip before Labour took office in 1997 but since then there has been no compunction on the part of the government to leak the entire contents of Budgets or other financial packages. That used to be unheard of. In the past, purdah was taken extremely seriously. Officials and advisers who took part in drawing up the Budget had to register each conversation with an outsider, particularly a journalist. Talking too much could, and did, cost a Chancellor his career. In 1947, the Labour Chancellor, Hugh Dalton, tipped off a Lobby correspondent to an increase in beer duty forgetting that he worked for an evening newspaper and the story was on the street before the Budget was delivered. Dalton resigned. Another alleged Budget leak came from Jimmy Thomas, a cabinet minister in the Baldwin government of 1936. He was playing golf with a City contact who took an ostentatious "Tee up" to mean an increase in tea duty. The financier took the hint and insured himself at Lloyd's against an increase in the tax on tea. He collected. Thomas paid the price by resigning. The main elements of Mr Darling's package have already been trailed in order to 'manage expectations'. But Mr Brown, in particular, likes to pull a rabbit out of the hat so there may yet be something unespected.
Smoke and Mirrors. These are what Mr Brown liked to deploy in his 11 Budgets as Chancellor. Often the devil was in the detail – and that was not discovered for hours or days later. This time we are promised honesty and transparency. We shall see.
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ABSTRACT: Ultrasound (US) imaging is one of the most common biomedical imaging methods, due to the easy assessment and noninvasive way. For more precise and accurate US imaging, many contrast agents have been developed in a form of microbubbles composed of inner gas and shell materials. However, microbubbles showed undesirable short half-life under acoustic field during US imaging and insufficient in vivo stability in blood flow due to diffusion or bubble destruction. Therefore, the improvement of the half-life and stability of microbubbles under in vivo condition is highly needed for long-term in vivo US imaging. Herein, we developed rationally designed gas-generating polymeric microsphere (GGPM) that can produce microbubbles without encapsulation of gas for long-term and continuous US imaging. The poly(cholesteryl γ-butyrolactone-b-propylene oxide), poly(CB-PO), with carbonate side chains was synthesized as gas-generating polymer by ring-opening polymerization of cholestryl γ-butyrolactone (CB) and propylene oxide (PO). As optimal structure for intense US signal generation, porous GGPMs (p-GGPMs) with the average size about 3-5 μm were prepared with poly(CB-PO) by double emulsion method. These p-GGPMs generated continuous US signals over 70 min, while the signals from Sonovue(®), a commercial US contrast agent were completely attenuated within 15 min. This long-term signal duration of p-GGPM was also reproduced when they were subcutaneously injected under the skin of mouse. Moreover, as advanced in vivo application, the fine US imaging of heart in rat was enabled by intravenous injection of p-GGPM. Therefore, these overall results showed the great potential of p-GGPM as gas-generating US contrast agent for in vivo biomedical imaging and diagnosis.
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ABSTRACT: (Figure Presented) A bubbly personality: Coalescence and fusion of carbon dioxide nanobubbles in a tumor leads to microbubbles that can be imaged by ultrasound (see picture). The bubbles are released from gas-generating polymeric nanoparticles that are coated with hydrophobically modified chitosan. Hydrolysis of the polymer poly(BL-PO), which consists of a biodegradable main backbone and a carbonate side chain, results in the release of carbon dioxide.
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ABSTRACT: 1,3-Dipropyl-8-cyclopentyl xanthine (DPCPX) is a highly selective antagonist of the adenosine A(1) receptor (A(1)R). The A(1)R mediates mitogenic effects of adenosine in coronary artery smooth muscle cells (CASMC). DPCPX plays a role as an antimitogen and reduces CASMC proliferation by the blockage of A(1)R. A drug-eluting stent (DES) loaded with DPCPX was prepared. The water solubility of DPCPX is 1.6 microg/mL at pH 3-9, and 38.1 +/- 2.3 microg/mL at pH 11. A series of DPCPX-eluting stents were formulated in polyurethane (PU) films with different dose densities and film thicknesses. The release of DPCPX from the PU-coated stents was nearly linear. The release rate and duration were effectively controlled by adjusting the film thickness with the same drug concentration. The eluted DPCPX from the PU films was effective in preventing CASMC proliferation, regardless of stimulation by 2-chloro-N-6-cyclopentyladenosine (CCPA), a highly selective A(1)R agonist. A(1)R specific antagonist DPCPX was effective in preventing CASMC proliferation and holds great promise for intracoronary delivery from DESs to test the role of the A(1)R signaling pathway for prevention of in-stent restenosis.
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ABSTRACT: Advances in nanotechnology have contributed to the development of novel nanoparticles that enable the tumor-specific delivery of imaging probes and therapeutic agents in cancer imaging and therapy. Nanobiotechnology combines nanotechnology with molecular imaging, which has led to the generation of new multifunctional nanoparticles for cancer imaging and therapy. Multifunctional nanoparticles hold great promise for the future of cancer treatment because they can detect the early onset of cancer in each individual patient and deliver suitable therapeutic agents to enhance therapeutic efficacy. The combination of tumor-targeted imaging and therapy in an all-in-one system provides a useful multimodal approach in the battle against cancer. Novel multifunctional nanoparticles thus offer a new avenue in the application of personalized medicine in the near future. Herein, new trends and the significance of novel multifunctional nanoparticles in cancer imaging and therapy are reviewed.
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ABSTRACT: We developed a novel pH- and thermo-sensitive hydrogel as a scaffold for autologous bone tissue engineering. We synthesized this polymer by adding pH-sensitive sulfamethazine oligomers (SMOs) to both ends of a thermo-sensitive poly(epsilon-caprolactone-co-lactide)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(epsilon-caprolactone-co-lactide) (PCLA-PEG-PCLA) block copolymer, yielding a pH/thermo-sensitive SMO-PCLA-PEG-PCLA-SMO block copolymer. The synthesized block copolymer solution rapidly formed a stable gel under physiological conditions (pH 7.4 and 37 degrees C), whereas it formed a sol at pH 8.0 and 37 degrees C, making it injectable. This pH/thermo-sensitive hydrogel exhibited high biocompatibility in a Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium extract test. Under physiological conditions, the hydrogel easily encapsulated human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2), with encapsulating efficiencies of about 90% and 85%, respectively. To assay for ectopic bone formation in vivo, we subcutaneously injected a polymer solution containing hMSCs and rhBMP-2 into the back of mice, after which we could observe hMSC differentiation for up to 7 weeks. Histological studies revealed mineralized tissue formation and high levels of alkaline phosphatase activity in the mineralized tissue. Therefore, this pH/thermo-sensitive SMO-PCLA-PEG-PCLA-SMO block copolymer demonstrated potential as an injectable scaffold for bone tissue engineering, with in situ formation capabilities.
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ABSTRACT: Molecular imaging is a bioimaging that can detect biochemically and genetically relevant events in molecular level in cells and tissues via quantitative imaging signal. Molecular imaging provides potential advantages to examine early diagnosis of specific diseases, to screen new candidates of a drug, to monitor therapeutic effects in real time, and to communicate with both diagnosis and therapeutics. These diverse advantages of molecular imaging can be allowed by development of nanoplatform technology. The nanoplatform-based probes for molecular imaging is widely investigated to grant multimodal molecular imaging and drug delivery together with medical imagings, which includes the issues of biocompatibility, targeting moiety, protease-specific peptide substrate, quenching/dequenching system etc. In this paper, nanoplatform-based probes are reviewed in aspects of cancer targeting for diagnosis and therapy and multimodal molecular imaging with inorganic/organic hybrid nanoparticles.
Article: Application of coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering microscopy to image the changes in a paclitaxel-poly(styrene-b-isobutylene-b-styrene) matrix pre- and post-drug elution[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Mapping the drug distribution in a polymeric film and following the subsequent changes that result during and after drug release is important to better understand the mechanism of drug release. This understanding leads to more efficiently designed tailor-made release profiles for drug-containing biomedical devices. Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy was used for in situ imaging of local drug distribution in polymeric films, taking advantage of the three-dimensional (3D) resolution, high speed, high sensitivity, and noninvasiveness of the technology. Additionally, the morphological changes of poly(styrene-b-isobutylene-b-styrene) (SIBS) films during paclitaxel release were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, and drug release was quantitatively determined by high performance liquid chromatography. The time-dependent changes in the 3D distribution of paclitaxel in the polymer film were visualized using CARS microscopy. CARS images showed that the paclitaxel was uniformly distributed throughout the SIBS matrix. Changes in the paclitaxel distribution during release were monitored using depth intensity profiles and showed that, upon exposure of the paclitaxel-loaded film to a release medium, the quantitative CARS intensity of paclitaxel decreased. These results indicate that paclitaxel was dissolved and depleted from the SIBS film during in vitro drug elution, supporting the use of CARS microscopy as an effective nondestructive technique for chemical imaging of paclitaxel elution dynamics in polymer films.
Article: Self-assembled glycol chitosan nanoparticles for the sustained and prolonged delivery of antiangiogenic small peptide drugs in cancer therapy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Antiangiogenic peptide drugs have received much attention in the fields of tumor therapy and tumor imaging because they show promise in the targeting of integrins such as alpha(v)beta(3) on angiogenic endothelial cells. However, systemic antiangiogenic peptide drugs have short half-lives in vivo, resulting in fast serum clearance via the kidney, and thus the therapeutic effects of such drugs remain modest. In this study, we prepared self-assembled glycol chitosan nanoparticles and explored whether this construct might function as a prolonged and sustained drug delivery system for RGD peptide, used as an antiangiogenic model drug in cancer therapy. Glycol chitosan hydrophobically modified with 5beta-cholanic acid (HGC) formed nanoparticles with a diameter of 230 nm, and RGD peptide was easily encapsulated into HGC nanoparticles (yielding RGD-HGC nanoparticles) with a high loading efficiency (>85%). In vitro work demonstrated that RGD-HGC showed prolonged and sustained release of RGD, lasting for 1 week. RGD-HGC also inhibited HUVEC adhesion to a beta ig-h3 protein-coated surface, indicating an antiangiogenic effect of the RGD peptide in the HGC nanoparticles. In an in vivo study, the antiangiogenic peptide drug formulation of RGD-HGC markedly inhibited bFGF-induced angiogenesis and decreased hemoglobin content in Matrigel plugs. Intratumoral administration of RGD-HGC significantly decreased tumor growth and microvessel density compared to native RGD peptide injected either intravenously or intratumorally, because the RGD-HGC formulation strongly enhanced the antiangiogenic and antitumoral efficacy of RGD peptide by affording prolonged and sustained RGD peptide delivery locally and regionally in solid tumors.
Article: Kang, E., Robinson, J., Park, K. & Cheng, J. X. Paclitaxel distribution in poly(ethylene glycol)/poly(lactide-co-glycolic acid) blends and its release visualized by coherent anti-stokes Raman scattering microscopy. J. Control. Release 122, 261-268[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Mechanisms underlying the release of paclitaxel (PTX) from poly(ethylene glycol)/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PEG/PLGA) blends were investigated by coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy. PLGA, PEG, and PTX were selectively imaged by using the resonant CARS signal from the CH3, CH2, and aromatic CH stretch vibrations, respectively. Phase segregation was observed in PLGA films containing 10 to 40 wt.% PEG in the absence of PTX loading. The PEG phase existed in the form of crystalline fibers in the (8:2, weight ratio) and (7:3) PLGA/PEG films. CARS observation indicated that PTX preferentially partitioned into the PEG domains in the (9:1) and (8:2) PLGA/PTX films, but exhibited a uniform mixing with both PLGA and PEG in the (7:3) PLGA/PEG film. The solid dispersion of PTX into PEG domains was attributed to a strong interaction between PTX and PEG, supported by the disappearance of PEG crystallization in the PTX-loaded PLGA/PEG film evidenced through X-ray diffraction analysis. PTX release was induced by exposing the film to an aqueous solution and monitored in real time by CARS and two-photon fluorescence microscopy. Fast dissolution of both PEG and PTX was observed at the film surface. Upon infiltration of water into the film, the PEG domains were rearranged into ring structures enriched by both PTX and PEG. The CARS data provided visual evidence explaining the accelerated burst release followed by more sustained release of PTX from the PLGA/PEG films as measured by HPLC.
Article: Specific Adsorption of Histidine-Tagged Proteins on Silica Surfaces Modified with Ni 2+ /NTA-Derivatized Poly(ethylene glycol)[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Silica surfaces modified with nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA)-polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatives were used to immobilize hexahistidine-tagged green fluorescent protein (His6-GFP), biotin/streptavidin-AlexaFluor555 (His6-biotin/SA-AF), and gramicidin A-containing vesicles (His6-gA). Three types of surface-reactive PEG derivatives-NTA-PEG3400-Si(OMe)3, NTA-PEG3400-vinylsulfone, and mPEG5000-Si(OMe)3 (control)-were grafted onto silica and tested for their ability to capture His6-tag species via His6/Ni2+/NTA chelation. The composition and thicknesses of the PEG-modified surfaces were characterized using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, contact angle, and ellipsometry. Protein capture efficiencies of the NTA-PEG-grafted surfaces were evaluated by measuring fluorescence intensities of these surfaces after exposure to His6-tag species. XPS and ellipsometry data indicate that surface adsorption occurs via specific interactions between the His6-tag and the Ni2+/NTA-PEG-grafted surface. Protein immobilization was most effective for NTA-PEG3400-Si(OMe)3-modified surfaces, with maximal areal densities achieved at 45 pmol/cm2 for His6-GFP and 95 fmol/cm2 for His6-biotin/SA-AF. Lipid vesicles containing His6-gA in a 1:375 gA/lipid ratio could also be immobilized on Ni2+/NTA-PEG3400-Si(OMe)3-modified surfaces at 0.5 mM total lipid. Our results suggest that NTA-PEG-Si(OMe)3 conjugates may be useful tools for immobilizing His6-tag proteins on solid surfaces to produce protein-functionalized surfaces.
Article: Layer-by-layer Assembly of Poly(lactic- co -glycolic acid)- b -poly(l -lysine) Copolymer Micelles[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Biocompatible, biodegradable polyionic micelles were used as a building component for layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly that can produce drug-loaded nanolayers. To prepare the polycationic micelles, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-b-poly(l-lysine) [PLGA-b-P(Lys)] copolymers were synthesized. In an aqueous phase, PLGA-b-P(Lys) copolymers were self-assembled to form spherical micelles with the inner core of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and the cationic outer shell of P(Lys). The micelles were characterized by zeta potential, dynamic light scattering, and nuclear magnetic resonance. PLGA-b-P(Lys) micelles showed the positive zeta potential values in a broad range of pH (3–11), indicating the high stability of the polyionic micelles with the outer shell of positive charges. Cationic polymeric micelles were coated on the surface via electrostatic interactions with the oppositely charged polyelectrolyte, poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate). Formation of multiple micelle layers was monitored using quartz crystal microbalance in situ, and the surface topology of the layers was characterized by atomic force microscopy ex situ, as the number of micelle layer was increased. The multiple micelle layers were stable, and the thickness of micelle layer grew as the number of LbL coating increased. The approach described in this work can be used for the development of the biocompatible, biodegradable, drug-loaded bioactive nanocoatings.
Article: In Situ Visualization of Paclitaxel Distribution and Release by Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering Microscopy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Visualization of three-dimensional distribution of drug molecules and subsequent changes during the release process is critical for understanding drug delivery mechanisms as well as designing tailor-made release profiles. This study utilized coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) imaging to examine paclitaxel distribution in various polymer films with lateral resolution of 0.3 microm and depth resolution of 0.9 microm. Raman bands in the CH stretch vibration and fingerprint regions were used to distinguish paclitaxel from the polymers. The detection sensitivity was measured to be 29 mM by imaging paclitaxel molecules dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide solution. Release of paclitaxel from a polymer matrix was monitored at an acquisition speed of 1 frame/s. Our results show that CARS microscopy can be used effectively for in situ imaging of native drug molecules in a delivery system.
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ABSTRACT: Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering microscopy allows 3D molecular imaging with high sensitivity, high speed, and chemical selectivity without labeling. We demonstrate these unique advantages through its applications in drug delivery, membrane biophysics, and neuroscience.
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Thursday, December 22
I fabricated a plan earlier today. I'm going to make Pumpkin forgive me. It's so genius that nothing could get in the way to make it fail.
But, just my luck, something happened.
Okay, well, my plan was to watch Let the Right One In with Pumpkin, but when I popped in the movie and told them to come here, they shook their head, but eventually, they gave in and decided to watch it with me.
After the movie, I turned to Pumpkin and tried to hug them and kiss their face, but they slipped away and walked to the bedroom.
So, like always, I guess I overreacted, because next second, I was following them into the bedroom and yelling at them. I hardly remember what I even said, but all I know is that my throat hurts and various other body parts do, as well.
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So I'm starting to wonder if Pumkin is even real. He's probably a figment of Gerard's imagination cause he's such a lonely cat lady >.>
I highly doubt that Pumpkin's a cat.
I highly doubt that Pumpkin's a cat.
Um, YOUR NOSE HURTS?!?! LOL jk
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No-Sew Felt Beanbag Chick
Source: Babycenter Community
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Instructions:You need:
Pattern(see website)
Light Yellow and Orange Felt
Two 5mm Black Round Cabochons
2" Yellow Pom Pom
1/2 Yard 1/4" Lavender Satin Ribbon
Approx. 1 Cup of Navy Beans, Poly Pellets, or Plastic Stuffing Pellets
Tacky Glue
Clothes Pins
Wax Paper
Cut felt pieces using the pattern provided. Glue legs to the top surface of the bottom body piece as shown on pattern. Sandwich between pieces of wax paper, then place a stack of books on top for about 30 minutes.
Join body pieces by evenly applying a 1/4" wide line of glue around edge of bottom body piece, leaving a small opening to pour in beans or pellets. Matching edges, position the body pieces one on top of the other. Sandwich between pieces of wax paper, then place a stack of books on top for about 30 minutes.
Glue beak at dotted line to chick's head. Glue black cabochon in place above beak for eyes. Glue wings in place. Sandwich between pieces of wax paper, then place a stack of books on top for about 30 minutes.
Fill the chick's body with beans or pellets. Seal opening with glue and secure with clothespin until dry.
Glue yellow pom pom to bottom back of body for a tail, making sure it is positioned so the chick will sit upright.
Make a bow with the ribbon and glue under beak.(from the website)
Similar activities:Beanbag Baby Holder, No-sew pillow, Felt Organizer, Felt or fleece mittens, Felt Ornament, Felt Place Mat, Sewing a pillow, Sewing Cards, Sew a Pillowcase, Sewing Cards, No Sew Fleece Scarf, Rectangle Pillow Sewing Project, Beanbag Balance, Felt Christmas Tree Skirt, Recycled Sewing Cards
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Fire at 30 Rockefeller Plaza Observation Deck Injures 6
A camera burst into flames.By Margaret Hartmann
A camera burst into flames.By Margaret Hartmann
The suit alleges Thanksgiving meant wrestling in a kiddie pool of cranberries.By Clint Rainey
It should cool down in time for Christmas.By Delia Paunescu
Both iconic NYC holiday spots have new men in the suits.By Joe Coscarelli
The Rockefeller Center tree is here.By Joe Coscarelli
Including Hawker Bar, Distilled, and Montmartre.By Sierra Tishgart
Plus: BLT Prime's boozy dinner, and more, in today's Leftovers.
It's a very pretty tree.By Brett Smiley
Maybe skip driving in the city today.By Joe Coscarelli
11/11 is now officially one of the big holidays.By Noreen Malone
See the new digs as well as some of the offerings.By Daniel Maurer
The hotel has added a skating rink on the fifth-floor terrace.By Daniel Maurer
Take a look at the new digs and new menu items.By Daniel Maurer
The home-shopping staple is coming to Fashion's Night Out!By Ashlea Halpern
Not that any of his plans would have worked out.By Chris Rovzar
Plus: Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant expands its hours, and Culintro hosts a culinary networking event, in our daily roundup of neighborhood food news.
Bill's Bar and Burger will be the largest independent burger restaurant in the country.By Daniel Maurer
It's official: Bill's Bar and Burger is coming to Rockefeller Center.By Daniel Maurer
Steven Hanson plants a flag in midtown east.By Alexandra Vallis
Is the Belgian chain bound to become the next Starbucks?By Daniel Maurer


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Delta Tau Delta [i.e., Theta Delta Chi] fraternity house, Cornell University
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Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera
Photo: Loïc Lagarde/Flickr/Creative Commons License
In these five idyllic port towns, we sample village life: fishing for anchovies at midnight, savoring the best pesto, picking grapes, and cheering cliff divers as we hike the "walkway of love." Each pastel town is a delight, but my favorite is Vernazza--where Giovanni makes pasta and Granelli sells porcini mushrooms at the tiny street market. We sidetrip to Carrara's quarries where Michelangelo selected his marble, then return to Vernazza to stroll the only street with the entire village as the sun sets.
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Evan Davis is joined by a panel of high-flying guests to find out what's going wrong - or right - with the world economy. They also discuss whether 'downtime' is equal to 'wasted' time.
Evan is joined by vice president and managing director of Proctor & Gamble Irwin Lee, managing director of Google UK Matt Brittin, and founder and chairman of VistaJet, Thomas Flohr.
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not proud of myself...
Michelle - Brody's mom on 05/29/2009
Married to Derrick on 06/05/10
Avah Kathleen-Ann born 02-04-2012! My family is complete!!
YUM.....Soooo good though! LOL
3 Angels
6/1/12 Identical Twins,
Dylan Ray & Landon James
When I finally am no longer sick I gorge myself too. Don't beat yourself up about it. Now that you can eat again, it'll be easier to eat what's good for you.
FWIW if I'd had all of that today, I'd still be eating it now. gravy is my FAV LOL.
Sewing, crocheting, cloth diaper making, super bloggy fun: http://inthecrayonbox.blogspot.com/
Love my large family, we will take as many as we get
Aww, As long as you don't do it every day, I don't think every once in a while will hurt you. I had issues wiith my blood pressure last pregnancy (and take BP meds on a daily basis when not pregnant) so I am supposed to watch my salt intake too. And I just drank a coke and ate a frozen dinner (both of which are loaded with sodium). Gonna even it out by now drinking lots of water and eating some blueberries.
K - Wife to C, Mommy to MNM
OOOH that sounds so good! I wouldn't feel bad, if you haven't been able to eat good lately, you deserved a good meal, healthy or not.
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Ethan Daniel 3.23.14
I NEEDED an apple fritter today for breakfast. I justify it, I bought donuts for the office. Splurging is good every so often!
Lucy 2/7/12
It's just a little splurge and who could say no to fries with gravy? Not me (I had a whole plate of them swimming in gravy earlier this week). Just try not to do it all the time. Once you figure out what foods you do like, stock up on the healthy ones and keep them nearby.
LUCKY! My dr put me on an all liquid diet. Eat some for me!!!
Mom to Hannah, Sarah, Luke Jr, and Joshua born February 2, 2012!!!
Loving Wife to my sexy hubby Luke
When I can eat I eat like a pig and have no shame. I ate 4 bowls of chilli one day. The problem is I ate them all before noon and it was supposed to be for dinner. I had to hurry to the store and make another batch so my husband and kids could have dinner.....Then I had 2 more.
Then again what do I know.....I'm just an uneducated mother that vaccinates her children and feeds them solids before they turn 3years old.
That sounds so delicious. Yum! Good for you!
Danielle and Ethan, married July 8, 2006
James Marshall was born October 7, 2009
Andrew Robert was born on February 7, 2012
Oh hunnie chill out!!!!! You can eat basically whatever just not a crap tons, you have nothing to worrie about Pregnant women pig out.
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There's no thinner 10.1-inch tablet, according to Sony.
Sony's wedge-shaped Xperia Tablet S didn't exactly take the Android tablet market by storm, and truth be told, we don't think the Xperia Tablet Z will either, though it's an interesting slate. The Xperia Tablet Z, which is now available to pre-order for $500 on Sony's website, is supposedly the world's thinnest 10.1-inch slate measuring just 0.27 inches thick and weighing barely more than a pound (1.09 pounds, to be precise).
In addition to being thin and light, the Z model is also water and dust resistant. Sony claims it can withstand up to 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes, so you can look up recipes by the kitchen sink or surf the web poolside without worrying about a little bit of water splashing the screen.
At $500, Sony's charging a premium price at a time when Android tablets are becoming increasingly affordable. In return, the Xperia Tablet Z offers a Full HD 1080p (1920x1200) resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage flanked by a microSD card slot, USB 2.0 connectivity, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC support, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box.
By all means, it's a high-end slate that will likely find some eager buyers, we just don't know if there's a significant market for $500 Android tablets right now. We'll soon find out.
Shipments for the Xperia Tablet Z are estimated to begin May 22, 2013.