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Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland's south west is a hidden gem of tranquil countryside and uncrowded coastlines and has a natural beauty to match anywhere in the UK. It's perfect for exploring the abundant beauty of one of Scotland's most stunning locations where you'll find open landscapes, fantastic heritage, wonderful food and drink and a wealth of activities and attractions.
The 300 square miles that make up the Galloway Forest are a magnet for walkers and mountain bikers and consist of not only miles of forest but also heather clad moors, tranquil valleys and some 250 lochs; the ideal place for outdoor pursuits and great wildlife. In fact Dumfries and Galloway has four National Nature Reserves where you can see a wide variety of bird life, wildflowers and nature in its natural environments. These are stunningly beautiful open landscapes that help preserve our precious and threatened wild places.
Head for the coast if you're looking for quiet sandy beaches, here there are three National Scenic Locations extending from the Mull of Galloway towards Cumbria.
The region is steeped in history, for example Caerlaverock Castle's often turbulent history is reflected in its architecture, with a twin towered gatehouse, moat and battlements, which once made it an imposing sight for invaders but now serves to make it a fantastic family-friendly visitor attraction, with nature trail, children's adventure park and more.
Drumlanrig Castle is similarly impressive, offering late 17th century Renaissance architecture with the addition of 90,000 beautiful acres to explore in the surrounding area. If you fancy something a little more exotic then the Logan Botanic Garden is something of a warm weather oasis. Located on the south-western tip of Scotland, the region receives a Gulf Stream climate which allows the cultivation of many tropical and semi-tropical plants providing a fantastic day out for visitors.
If all that warm weather leaves you seeking refreshment get along to the intriguingly named Cream o'' Galloway, a fantastic ice cream visitor centre, which is sure to delight the kids. If you have a sweet tooth then you could also include a visit to The CocoaBean Company chocolate factory and visitor centre!
Strong cultural heritage includes its connections with Robert Burns and the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries. This award-winning attraction chronicles the poet's life and is perfectly suited for an exploration of other attractions linked to one of Scotland's favourite sons.
Take a look at our selection of holiday cottages in Dumfries and Galloway.
Without a doubt, this detached holiday property has one of the best views in Newton Stewart! It is a hidden gem benefiting from stunning views from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room which overlooks the River Cree and Cree Bridge. Superbly decorated and furnished throughout, the property has a large dining kitchen, two living rooms and an outside courtyard bordering the river, where you can enjoy the evening sun. Newton Stewart has many excellent shops and places in which to eat. With the Galloway Forest and Dark Skies Park close by, the cottage is ideally placed to explore the beauty of south west Scotland. This is the perfect base for walkers, golfers and cyclists, with Glentrool, Kirroughtree and the 7Stanes mountain bike trails nearby, as well as a great choice of golf courses. There is an abundance of fishing, bird watching, beautiful and exotic gardens, many rocky coves, sandy beaches and quaint villages to explore along the Machars Peninsula. Beach 13 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Living room with river views and floor-to-ceiling windows. Sitting room. Spacious kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed. Twin bedroom. Separate toilet.
Stunningly converted, The Toll House is a beautiful, romantic getaway on the banks of the River Cree. The Cree Bridge, designed by John Rennie to carry the main Carlisle to Portpatrick road over the River Cree, was opened in 1813. The Toll House, a listed building, was built at the east end of the bridge to collect tolls from users. Tolls on roads and bridges in Scotland were abandoned in the 1880s leaving the toll houses to find new uses. Latterly a shop, The Toll House has now been converted into a very stylish and comfortable house with views down to the river at the bottom of the garden. Newton Stewart has many excellent shops and places to eat. With the Galloway Forest and Dark Skies Park close by, The Toll House is ideally placed to explore the beauty of south west Scotland. It makes the perfect base for walkers, golfers and cyclists, with Glentrool, Kirroughtree and the 7Stanes mountain bike trails nearby, as well as a great choice of golf courses. There is an abundance of fishing, bird watching, beautiful and exotic gardens, many rocky coves, sandy beaches and quaint villages to explore along the Machars Peninsula. Beach 13 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Living room with wood-burning stove and slate floor. Three steps down to kitchen. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and bath.
This beautifully renovated holiday cottage, attached to the owners' house, is located in a secluded close in the heart of Kirkcudbright's historic conservation area, and offers a peaceful retreat, whilst allowing access to all amenities. The cottage is only yards from the impressive ruins of Maclellans Castle. There are many festivals including Scottish Nights, a medieval fair and a spectacular tattoo. Kirkcudbright sits on the edge of the Galloway Hills on the estuary of the River Dee and offers fishing, cycling and golf. Threave Garden and Estate NT is to be a popular attraction. Dumfries (25 miles) and Castle Douglas (8 miles). Swimming pool 400 yards. Shop and pub 300 yards.
Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed, door to garden, and en-suite shower room with toilet. Fully tiled shower room with toilet. First floor: Open-plan living room with gas 'living -flame' fire, kitchen area and open views over landscaped gardens and woodland.
Ground Floor: The property has oil central heating and comprises:Lounge: With wood floor, wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player.Kitchen: Farmhouse style with wood floor, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.Cloakroom: With WC.
First Floor: Bedroom 1: With zip and link super king size bed (which can be made to twin beds, please advise when booking), wood burner, TV, sofa bed (for one) and en-suite with shower and WC.Bedroom 2: With zip and link super king size bed (which can be made to twin beds, please advise when booking) and TV.Bathroom: With bath, shower and WC.
All oil, electric, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burners provided. Wi-Fi. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (2 cars). Hot tub. No smoking.
Ground Floor: The property is all on ground floor, has electric central heating and comprises:Lounge/kitchen: With wood burner, 32" Freeview TV, electric cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine.Bedroom 1: With double bed and TV.Bedroom 2: With twin beds and TV.Bathroom: With shower over bath, WC and heated towel rail.
All electric, bed linen and towels included. All fuel for wood burner provided. Travel cot and highchair. Wi-Fi. Welcome pack.Enclosed grassed area, wild flower garden, patio, gravelled area and furniture. BBQ area. On road parking. No smoking. NB: 1 step from patio up to gravelled area and one step down to grassed area.
Horsepark Cottage is a delightful Galloway cottage, located only a short walk from Sandgreen and Carrick beaches in this beautiful corner of South West Scotland. The wood-burning stove in the spacious living room and the conservatory overlooking the garden are particularly attractive features of this holiday cottage. Whilst in a delightful rural location, the property is only 3 miles from the charming town of Gatehouse of Fleet, offering a wide range for places to eat and relax. There are many attractions in and around the town including the mill at the Fleet Visitor Centre, Cardoness Castle, and the popular Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre which is host to one of Europe's longest zip wires. The area has numerous walks available, from scenic coastal walks to forest trails. With sailing, swimming, riding, fishing, golf, boat trips and water sports are close by, there is sure to be something for everyone. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including Threave Gardens (NT). Close to the Galloway Forest Park and central to 5 of the 7Stanes, it is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers. Only a short drive away, Kirkcudbright, known as 'the artists' town', attracts visitors throughout the year drawn by the harbour, the historic high street and the diverse range of annual events and visitor attractions. The popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Tattoo, an event not to be missed. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Step to entrance. Large living/dining room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen. Conservatory. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Beamed twin bedroom.
In a stunning coastal location, Old Port Store is a charming and most distinctive detached home with its origins dating from circa 1820. The house is Category B listed by Historic Scotland and is situated about 200 yards from the shores of Luce Bay amidst beautiful rural surroundings. From the garden and the west side of the house there are wonderful views across the bay. The house was originally a grain store serving the long since gone harbour at Stairhaven, and has been converted into a distinctive three-storey holiday home, with the exterior having changed very little over the years. Ideal for families, couples or groups, the house is arranged over three floors with four en-suite bedrooms. A particularly attractive feature of this beautiful property is the impressive living room with a picture bay window to Luce Bay, and a large dining kitchen. This truly is a house of character where the traditional stone exterior marries with the well-proportioned interior. The Old Port Store is perfectly placed for easy access to many of the attractions that this corner of Wigtownshire offers, including Mull of Galloway, beautiful gardens typified by Logan Botanic Gardens and Castle Kennedy Gardens. The Galloway Forest offers exceptional walking and cycling and has been designated the first Dark Sky Park outside the USA. There are many beautiful coastal walks to be enjoyed, stone circles and ancient ruins and an RSPB reserve. There are other sporting opportunities such as trout and salmon fishing on the numerous local lochs. Sea angling is available from both the rocks along the coastline as well as by boat. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Spacious living room with picture window. Spacious kitchen/dining room with breakfast area. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two bedrooms, each with TV and en-suite shower room with toilet; one double with 5ft bed, one twin. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet; one with 6ft zip & link bed.
Located in over 20 acres of gardens and woodland, adjacent to Corsewall House, there are lots of walks around the estate and down to the sea you can enjoy. Garden Cottage (ref 30810) forms the west wing of the 18th-century Corsewall House and has wonderful sea views across Loch Ryan. High Clachan Farmhouse (ref 30811) is a traditional, detached, Galloway farmhouse, built in the local vernacular style of south west Scotland and entirely surrounded by open farmland. Stables Cottage (ref 30812) is in the heart of Corsewall Estate, surrounded by historic woodland and overlooking an extensive walled kitchen garden. In late January and February, the woods feature charming drifts of snowdrops followed by daffodils and in April and May the hue turns to purple with acres of bluebells. There is colour in the gardens almost all the way through the year starting with camellia from January to March, followed by a riot of colour in April and May as the rhododendrons and azaleas – pinks, reds, creams, yellows, purples and white – come into flower. Indeed, one of our rhododendron, known as Christmas cheer, comes out in mid December. The autumn sees the hydrangeas providing colour all the way through to November. There is oodles of wildlife to spot from roe deer and hares to barn owls, woodpeckers and most importantly, this area is one of the last bastions of the red squirrel. The cottage comes complete with its own red squirrel feeder, where guests can watch any number of cheeky red squirrels feeding ferociously all day. The owners record spotted at one of the feeders is currently six. Walk down to the sea to the shore on Loch Ryan and around Wig Bay and The Scar – a circular walk along Loch Ryan shoreline and back into the village of Kirkcolm. The Scar, a sandbank which juts out into Loch Ryan, is home to one of the largest colonies of nesting migrant terns in the region. From a historical perspective, during the Second World War, Wig Bay was used as a base for the flying Catalina boats – evidence can be seen of this on a walk along the bay and also throughout the woods at Corsewall Estate, which was requisitioned by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the War. The Galloway coastline offers an abundance of sandy beaches and rocky coves to explore. Boat Bank is within a 1 mile walk of Stables Cottage (ref 30812) and Garden Cottage (ref 30810), while Port Beg is within 1 mile of High Clachan Farmhouse (ref 30811) accessed via road. Both beaches are perfect for picnics. Walking, golf, sea and freshwater fishing, pony trekking water sports and cycling are all available nearby. There are several beautiful gardens including Logan Botanical which benefits from the mild climate of the Gulf Stream. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant 4 miles.
Ground floor: Living room with wooden floor. Kitchen with wooden floor. Utility room. Conservatory. 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet, 1 bunk. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (6ft zip and link, can be twin), 1 twin (zip and link, can be 6ft double), both with en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with toilet.
Woodburner in living room included. Oil central heating included. 32" Freeview TV. DVD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Wi-fi. Lawned garden. Ample parking.
All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot and high chair on request. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Sitting-out area and furniture. Shared 140-acre grounds. No smoking.
Ground Floor: The property is all on the ground floor, has electric underfloor heating and comprises:Open plan living space.Lounge area: Spacious with wooden floor, wood burner, 32" Freeview TV, DVD player, iPod dock, picture windows and patio doors.Kitchen area: Spacious with wooden floor, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.Bedroom 1: With super king size bed and en-suite wet room and WC.Bedroom 2: With zip and link twin beds (which can be made to super king size – please advise when booking).Wet room: Jack and Jill (accessed from bedroom 2 and lounge) with shower, WC and heated towel rail.
All electric, bed linen and towels included. Fuel for wood burner provided. Travel cot, highchair and fireguard available. Wi-Fi. Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard garden with patio, terrace and furniture. Gas BBQ. Parking (2 cars). Cycle store. No smoking.
Ground floor: Living room/kitchen with wooden floors. Utility room. 1 double (6ft zip and link, can be twin) bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin with shower over bath and toilet.
Biomass central heating included. 36" Freeview TV. DVD. iPod dock. Electric cooker. Wi-fi. Parking (2 cars).
This rural and excellently prepared holiday property is very well-situated up a farm track, and enjoys stunning countryside views. The large, tastefully renovated bathroom enjoys particularly stunning views from its large windows on two sides. This adjoining, renovated farmhouse lies in the heart of the Scottish Borders near Eskdalemuir. The nearby town of Hawick offers a rich cultural and historical heritage. Golfers are well-catered for with courses at Hawick, Lilliesleaf, Minto and The Woll, which all welcome day visitors. The farmhouse is situated on a working sheep farm, and also has many enjoyable walks in the surrounding countryside. The farmhouse offers so much, whether you love scenery, culture, heritage or shopping. Shop, pub and restaurant within 5 miles (restricted opening). Further shop, pub and restaurant within 19 miles.
Living room. Dining room. Kitchen with electric range. Utility. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Further double bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet.
On the quiet country Annandale estate, close to the owners' home, this holiday property enjoys uninterrupted views over the estate and local farmland to the Cumbrian Mountains in the distance, which can particularly be enjoyed from the comfort of the living room. It provides an outstanding base for a countryside retreat or for a rural base to explore southern Scotland. The holiday can also be combined with horse riding, or guests' own horses are welcome and can be stabled in the purpose built yard close by. Situated in the heart of '7Stanes' mountain biking country, and ideal to explore local history, with castles, abbeys, mansions and ruins, or the Machars Peninsula and the Galloway Hills. The historic cities of Edinburgh and Carlisle, cosmopolitan Glasgow and the North Lake District are easily reachable. Wildlife is plentiful on the estate, and regularly seen near the cottage. A wedding venue for 12 is also available at the property. Horse riding nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 7 miles.
Living room with elec woodburner and French doors. Spacious dining room/kitchen with open fire and tiled floor. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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We went to Woodruffs Organic Café during our holiday in the Cotswolds. We had lunch. The food was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. They also have some vegan sweets, like carrot cake. Vegan options are clearly indicated on the menu. We are pleased to see a place where they promote (organic) vegetarian and vegan food, so we don't mind so much that they also serve fish.

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A round, flattish summer squash with a scalloped edge, which is why it's also called scalloped squash. Tender young pattypans can be identified by their pale-green skin (which turns white as the squash matures) and small size (3 to 4 inches in diameter). The thin, smooth to slightly bumpy skin, is usually not removed. Pattypan squash can be cooked the same as other summer squash. See also squash.
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The NBA players union has been rudderless for months, slowing down the business end of basketball.
Roger Mason Jr. says he's the man with a plan.
The former Wizard and D.C. area native announced via Twitter that is running for president of the National Basketball Players Association.
He spoke with USA Today later in the day, presenting his case:
- Experience – he's been involved with NBPA for 10 years, most recently as a vice president on the executive committee.
- Political ties – Mason said he is just as comfortable talking to NBA Commissioner David Stern and Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver, who takes over for Stern on Feb. 1., as he is with stars such as LeBron James as he is with role players and bench warmers.
Mason, who turns 33 in September, would replace veteran NBA guard Derek Fisher. The union also must replace exiled executive director Billy Hunter.
LeBron James recently spoke about running for this job, before quickly ending such thoughts. The NBPA president role is time consuming and clearly James is busy on and off the court. Mason, who played for the Hornets last season, anticipates latching on with a team before training camp.
The perimeter shooter had two stints with the Wizards, most recently during the dysfunctional 2011-12 season. The losses piled up on a nightly basis that campaign, as did the chaos with the overall immature roster. Whether the former Good Counsel and University of Virginia star played a significant role for the Wizards in that night's game or not, Mason served as a rationale, go-to quote for media members, a role model for those in the locker room looking for one.
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Wharfedale Diamond 10.0 review
The famous 1980's speaker reaches its 10th generation. And it's a small one too
The famous 1980's speaker reaches its 10th generation. And it's a small one too
Over its long history, stretching back some 75 years to the earliest days of hi-fi, Wharfedale has become almost synonymous with high-quality budget speakers, like the small Diamond 9.1 standmount that we reviewed earlier this year.
Having celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007, Wharfedale is the quintessential traditional name in British hi-fi speakers, with a history that extends back to the very birth of the product.
If you happen to live in Yorkshire, you'll know that Wharfedale is one of the incredibly beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The rest of us will recognise 'Wharfedale' purely as the name of one of the first British specialist loudspeaker manufacturers
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Article: Human Cytomegalovirus IE1-72 Protein Interacts with p53 and Inhibits p53-Dependent Transactivation by a Mechanism Different from That of IE2-86 Protein[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Infection of host cells with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) induces cell cycle dysregulation. Two HCMV immediate-early (IE) proteins, IE1-72 and IE2-86, are promiscuous transactivators that have been implicated in the dysregulatory events. Cellular p53 protein is accumulated to high levels in HCMV-infected cells, but the indicative marker of p53 transcriptional activity, p21, is markedly decreased. Both IE1-72 and IE2-86 were able to transactivate the p53 promoter and interact with p53 protein in DNA-transfected or HCMV-infected cells. HCMV UL84, a multiregulatory protein expressed in early periods of HCMV infection, also interacted with p53. HCMV IE1-72 prevented or disrupted p53 binding to p53-specific DNA sequences, while IE2-86 and/or UL84 enhanced p53 binding and induced supershift of this DNA-protein complex. Both HCMV IE1-72 and IE2-86 were able to inhibit p53-dependent transcriptional activation in plasmid-transfected cells. IE1-72, rather than IE2-86, was found to be responsible for p21 downregulation in HCMV-infected HEL cells. DNA transfection analysis using IE1-72 mutants revealed that exon 2/3 and the zinc finger region of IE1-72 are essential for IE1-72's effect on the repression of p53-dependent transcriptional activation. These data suggest that HCMV IE1-72 and/or IE2-86 transactivates the p53 promoter and induces p53 accumulation, but HCMV IE1-72 represses the p53 transactivation activity by a unique binding hindrance mechanism different from that of IE2-86. Thus, various modes of viral IE proteins and p53 interactions might result in multiple outcomes, such as stimulation of cellular DNA synthesis, cell cycle progression and cell cycle arrest, and prevention of program cell death.
Article: Evidence that the Human Cytomegalovirus IE2-86 Protein Binds mdm2 and Facilitates mdm2 Degradation[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Levels of the p53 tumor suppressor protein are increased in human cytomegalovirus (HCMV)-infected cells and may be important for HCMV pathogenesis. In normal cells p53 levels are kept low due to an autoregulatory feedback loop where p53 activates the transcription of mdm2 and mdm2 binds and ubiquitinates p53, targeting p53 for proteasomal degradation. Here we report that, in contrast to uninfected cells, mdm2 was undetectable upon treatment of infected fibroblasts with the proteasome inhibitor MG132. Cellular depletion of mdm2 was reproducible in p53-null cells transfected with the HCMV IE2-86 protein, but not with IE172, independently of the endogenous mdm2 promoter. IE2-86 also prevented the emergence of presumably ubiquitinated species of p53. The regions of IE2-86 important for mdm2 depletion were those containing the sequences corresponding to the putative zinc finger and C-terminal acidic motifs. mdm2 and IE2-86 coimmunoprecipitated in transfected and infected cell lysates and in a cell-free system. IE2-86 blocked mdm2's p53-independent transactivation of the cyclin A promoter in transient-transfection experiments. Pulse-chase experiments revealed that IE2-86 but not IE1-72 or several loss-of-function IE2-86 mutants increased the half-life of p53 and reduced the half-life of mdm2. Short interfering RNA-mediated depletion of IE2-86 restored the ability of HCMV-infected cells to accumulate mdm2 in response to proteasome inhibition. Taken together, the data suggest that specific interactions between IE2-86 and mdm2 cause proteasome-independent degradation of mdm2 and that this may be important for the accumulation of p53 in HCMV-infected cells.
Article: Human cytomegalovirus-inhibitory flavonoids: studies on antiviral activity and mechanism of action. Antiviral Res[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We report antiviral activity against human cytomegalovirus for certain dietary flavonoids and their likely biochemical mechanisms of action. Nine out of ten evaluated flavonoids blocked HCMV replication at concentrations that were significantly lower than those producing cytotoxicity against growing or stationary phase host cells. Baicalein was the most potent inhibitor in this series (IC(50)=0.4-1.2 microM), including positive control ganciclovir. Baicalein and genistein were chosen as model compounds to study the antiviral mechanism(s) of action for this series. Both flavonoids significantly reduced the levels of HCMV early and late proteins, as well as viral DNA synthesis. Baicalein reduced the levels of HCMV immediate-early proteins to nearly background levels while genistein did not. The antiviral effects of genistein, but not baicalein, were fully reversible in cell culture. Pre-incubation of concentrated virus stocks with either flavonoid did not inhibit HCMV replication, suggesting that baicalein did not directly inactivate virus particles. Baicalein functionally blocked epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase activity and HCMV nuclear translocation, while genistein did not. At 24h post infection HCMV-infected cells treated with genistein continued to express immediate-early proteins and efficiently phosphorylate IE1-72. However, HCMV induction of NF-kappaB and increases in the levels of cell cycle regulatory proteins--events that are associated with immediate-early protein functioning--were absent. The data suggested that the primary mechanism of action for baicalein may be to block HCMV infection at entry while the primary mechanism of action for genistein may be to block HCMV immediate-early protein functioning.
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ABSTRACT: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a widespread opportunistic pathogen that causes birth defects in newborns and severe disease in immunocompromised individuals. The broad tropism of HCMV infection suggests that it uses multiple receptors. We recently showed that the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) serves as a receptor for HCMV. Here we show that HCMV also uses integrin alphavbeta3 as a coreceptor. Upon infection, HCMV glycoproteins gB and gH independently bind to EGFR and alphavbeta3, respectively, to initiate viral entry and signaling. Alphavbeta3 then translocates to lipid rafts where it interacts with EGFR to induce coordinated signaling. The coordination between EGFR and alphavbeta3 is essential for the early events of HCMV infection, including viral entry, RhoA downregulation, stress-fiber disassembly and viral nuclear trafficking. Our findings support a model in which EGFR and alphavbeta3 work together as coreceptors for HCMV entry and signaling. This discovery is fundamental to understanding HCMV pathogenesis and developing treatment strategies targeted to viral receptors.
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ABSTRACT: A series of natural product analogues based on helioxanthin (2), with particular attention to modification of the lactone ring and methylenedioxy group, were synthesized and evaluated for their antiviral activities. Among them, lactam derivative 18 and helioxanthin cyclic hydrazide 28 exhibited significant in vitro antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus (EC(50) = 0.08 and 0.03 microM, respectively). Compound 18 showed the most potent antiviral activity against hepatitis C virus (55% inhibition at 1.0 microM). Compound 12, an acid-hydrolyzed product of helioxanthin cyclic imide derivative 9, was found to exhibit broad-spectrum antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus (EC(50) = 0.8 microM), herpes simplex virus type 1 (EC(50) = 0.15 microM) and type 2 (EC(50) < 0.1 microM), Epstein-Barr virus (EC(50) = 9.0 microM), and cytomegalovirus (EC(50) = 0.45 microM). Helioxanthin lactam derivative 18 also showed marked inhibition of herpes simplex virus type 1 (EC(50) = 0.29 microM) and type 2 (EC(50) = 0.16 microM). The cyclic hydrazide derivative of helioxanthin 28 and its brominated product 42 exhibited moderately potent activities against human immunodeficiency virus (EC(50) = 2.7 and 2.5 microM, respectively). Collectively, these molecules represent a novel set of antiviral compounds with unique structural features.
Article: Inhibition of human cytomegalovirus signaling and replication by the immunosuppressant FK778[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: FK778 (Fujisawa Healthcare Inc.) is an immunosuppressant structurally similar to A771726, the active metabolite of leflunomide (Aventis Pharmaceuticals), but with a clinically relevant shorter serum half-life. Leflunomide, a tolerated and efficacious immunosuppressive agent in patients receiving allograft transplantations, was reported to be active against HCMV and HSV-1. Here we report that FK778 is a potent and effective inhibitor of HCMV, and that its mode of antiviral action appears to mirror the biochemical mechanisms elsewhere described to be responsible for its immunosuppressive properties: inhibition of protein tyrosine phosphorylation and inhibition of cellular de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis. Initial HCMV-mediated activation of the EGF receptor/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3-K) pathways and Sp1 and NF-kappaB were partially inhibited by FK778. The second tier (phase) of PI3-K, Sp1, and NF-kappaB induction by HCMV was more sensitive to FK778. Treatment of HCMV-infected cells with FK778 prevented the appearance of HCMV proteins some 12-24h post infection, and inhibited viral DNA synthesis. In our assays, leflunomide also reduced HCMV DNA levels. The antiviral activity of FK778 was reversed in cell culture by treatment with uridine, consistent with specific inhibition of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH), a required enzyme in the de novo biosynthesis of pyrimidines. This report substantiates the clinical possibility of a single drug treatment to achieve immunosuppression and inhibit opportunistic herpesvirus infections. Our results differ from descriptions of leflunomide acting as an inhibitor of HCMV cytoplasmic capsid formation. Additionally, this study indicates that DHODH may be an effective cellular antiviral target.
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ABSTRACT: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) receptor-ligand interactions and viral entry excite cellular responses such as receptor tyrosine kinase and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling, cytoskeletal rearrangement, and the induction of transcription factors, prostaglandins, and cytokines. Bi-phasic stimulation of these pathways, excepting interferon, facilitates productive viral infection and likely contributes to viral pathogenesis.
Article: Evers DL, Wang X, Huong SM, Huang DY, Huang ES. 3,4′,5-Trihydroxy-trans-stilbene (resveratrol) inhibits human cytomegalovirus replication and virus-induced cellular signaling. Antiviral Res. 2004;63:85-95[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Resveratrol is a polyphenolic natural product that is present in red wine and peanuts and has inhibitory activity against inflammation, heart disease, and cancer. Here we describe its inhibition of human cytomegalovirus replication (IC50 = 1-2 microM). At least 50-fold higher concentrations of compound were required to produce cytotoxicity against growing or stationary human embryonic lung fibroblasts. Mechanism of action studies determined that resveratrol blocked virus-induced activation of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase signal transduction as well as NF-kappaB and Sp1 transcription factor activation shortly following infection. Resveratrol prevented the appearance of immediate-early, early, and late viral proteins. Human cytomegalovirus DNA replication was reduced to undetectable levels by treatment with resveratrol, as were the second (late) phases of virus-induced phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase signaling and transcription factor activation. Resveratrol lost substantial antiviral activity when its addition was delayed until 4 h postinfection. Compound reversibility and preincubation studies were inconsistent with a virucidal mechanism of action. These data indicated that this compound likely operated during attachment and entry. We hypothesize that the primary molecular target for resveratrol may be blockage of epidermal growth factor receptor activation and its downstream effectors.
Article: Interactions between Human Cytomegalovirus IE1-72 and Cellular p107: Functional Domains and Mechanisms of Up-Regulation of Cyclin E/cdk2 Kinase Activity[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Previous work has demonstrated that the human cytomegalovirus IE1-72 protein is able to bind to the N terminus of p107, and IE1-72 alone is sufficient for alleviation of p107-mediated cell growth suppression. However, the mechanism of this alleviation is unclear. Here, we show that IE1-72 can alleviate p107 inhibition of cyclin E/cdk2 kinase activity. We cotransfected various IE1-72 and p107 constructs into C33A cells and demonstrated that IE1-72 could activate the kinase activity of cyclin E/cdk2. Conversely, IE2-86 did not activate this activity, suggesting that the interaction between p107 and IE1-72 and the subsequent kinase activation are specific. By the use of a series of deletion and point mutants of IE1-72 and p107, we observed that a mutation of the loop region of helix-loop-helix-turn-helix in exon 3 of IE1-72 as well as a mutation of the leucine zipper-2 region in exon 4 of IE1-72 abolished binding to p107. In addition, these two IE1-72 mutants did not alleviate p107 inhibition of cyclin E/cdk2 kinase activity and also failed to alleviate p107 inhibition of the E2F-responsive promoter. Meanwhile, deletion of the N-terminal aa 1 to 175 of p107 abolished both p107 binding with IE1-72 and p107 inhibition of cyclin E/cdk2 kinase activity. This result confirms that the N-terminus aa 1 to 175 region of p107 is a common region where both IE1-72 protein and cyclin E/cdk2 bind. We propose a mechanism in which binding of IE1-72 to p107 displaces cyclin E/cdk2 from p107. Once released from p107, cyclin E/cdk2 is able to function as an active kinase.
Article: Wang, X. , Huong, S.M. , Chiu, M.L. , Raab-Traub, N. & Huang, E.S. Epidermal growth factor receptor is a cellular receptor for human cytomegalovirus. Nature 424, 456-461[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a widespread opportunistic herpesvirus that causes severe and fatal diseases in immune-compromised individuals, including organ transplant recipients and individuals with AIDS. It is also a leading cause of virus-associated birth defects and is associated with atherosclerosis and coronary restenosis. HCMV initiates infection and intracellular signalling by binding to its cognate cellular receptors and by activating several signalling pathways including those mediated by mitogen-activated protein kinase, phosphatidylinositol-3-OH kinase, interferons, and G proteins. But a cellular receptor responsible for viral entry and HCMV-induced signalling has yet to be identified. Here we show that HCMV infects cells by interacting with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and inducing signalling. Transfecting EGFR-negative cells with an EGFR complementary DNA renders non-susceptible cells susceptible to HCMV. Ligand displacement and crosslinking analyses show that HCMV interacts with EGFR through gB, its principal envelope glycoprotein. gB preferentially binds EGFR and EGFR-ErbB3 oligomeric molecules in Chinese hamster ovary cells transfected with erbB family cDNAs. Taken together, these data indicate that EGFR is a necessary component for HCMV-triggered signalling and viral entry.
Article: Activity of artesunate towards wild-type, recombinant GFP-expressing sensitive and ganciclovir-resistant human cytomegaloviruses. J Mol Med[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Antiviral therapy of primary and recurrent infections with human cytomegalovirus is reserved for severe manifestations and faces several limitations. Presently candidates for novel drugs with lower adverse side effects and a minimized frequency of resistance formation are under investigation. Here we demonstrate that artesunate, an antimalaria drug with highly valuable pharmacological properties, possesses antiviral activity. A concentration-dependent inhibition of the replication of human cytomegaloviruses with wild-type phenotype was demonstrated in several cell lines. Inhibition was quantified using recombinant green fluorescent protein expressing virus variants. The IC50 values were in the same range for ganciclovir-sensitive and ganciclovir-resistant human cytomegalovirus, as calculated with 5.8+/-0.4 microM and 6.9+/-0.2 microM, respectively. This indicated a strong antiviral potential and a lack of cross-resistance. The optimal antiviral concentrations of artesunate were separable from those inducing cytotoxicity. In addition, the replication of viruses from three genera was seen to be artesunate-sensitive to varying degrees. This suggests a mechanism linked to cellular activation pathways. Both the protein levels and the DNA binding activity of the two virus-induced cellular transcription factors Sp1 and NF-kappaB were found to be markedly reduced in the presence of artesunate. We also analyzed the cellular signaling kinase phosphoinositide 3-kinase, required for the activation of factors such as Sp1 and NF-kappaB in infected fibroblasts. The phosphorylation of two downstream effectors of phosphoinositide 3-kinase, Akt and p70S6K, was markedly inhibited in the presence of artesunate. Thus, artesunate possesses attractive antiviral characteristics which are suggestively based on the interference with essential steps in the host cell kinase cascades.
Article: Andreoni, K. A., Wang, X., Huang, S. M. & Huang, E. S. Human cytomegalovirus hyperimmune globulin not only neutralizes HCMV infectivity, but also inhibits HCMV-induced intracellular NF-B, Sp1, and PI3-K signaling pathways. J. Med. Virol. 67, 33-40[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Inhibition of virus-induced intracellular signaling pathways and viral infectivity are our ultimate goals in the development of effective antiviral agents to control human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infections. The HCMV hyperimmune globulin may meet such criteria. In a human embryonic lung (HEL) fibroblast culture model, pretreatment of Towne strain HCMV with HCMV hyperimmune globulin was shown to inhibit viral infectivity successfully, as measured by a standard plaque assay. The extracellular viral titers and extracellular viral DNA, as measured by plaque assay and PCR, respectively, were also decreased. In addition, the HCMV hyperimmune globulin prevented HCMV from inducing the intracellular activation of NF-kappaB, Sp-1, and PI3-K signaling pathways. The PI3-K pathway was examined by following phosphorylation (activation) of two of its downstream kinases, Akt and p70S6K. HCMV hyperimmune globulin also prevented the production of immediate early, early, and late viral proteins. These studies show that HCMV hyperimmune globulin neutralization of HCMV prevents the earliest known events observed after viral envelope glycoproteins bind their cell membrane receptors, i.e., NF-kappaB, Sp-1 and PI3-K activation. This suggests that HCMV hyperimmune globulin not only can inhibit viral infectivity, but can also prevent the abnormal cellular signaling that may induce unwanted cellular proliferation or cytokine synthesis.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Schizophrenic Rangers
The record. Still intact.
Try getting a handle on your Rangers.
Good news: In their last five games they've out-scored opponents a whopping 37-16.
Bad news: In those games they're only a mediocre 3-2.
That's what happens when one day you muster only four hits (two infield singles) in an agonizing shutout, then follow it up with 20 runs on 27 hits in a near-record blowout.
Entertaining. Just real economical.
The Rangers' run totals recently? Try 8-0-12-5-0-20. Sounds like really crappy Lottery numbers or perhaps the world's most complicated locker combination. But it's not the work of a consistent baseball offense.
Last night, 24 hours after being totally handcuffed by Brett Cecil, the Rangers tore the Twins a new one.
That's the way baseball goes?
The Rangers became only the third team to score at least three runs in each of the first five innings en route to 18 runs after just 15 outs. The 20 runs were the most by a Major League team this season and the third-highest in club history. The 27 hits were the second-most in franchise history behind only 29 in the record 30-3 rampage in Baltimore in 2007.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire raised the white flag in the 8th, summoning third baseman Michael Cuddyer to pitch. Of course, the infielder hurled a scoreless frame.
If trends mean anything, Carl Pavano will no-hit the Rangers tonight. Psst, trends in baseball mean nada.
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Mark Cohoon couldn't catch a break.
First, his scheduled start was delayed a day by rain. Then it was pushed back an additional 20 minutes Sunday afternoon. And after being handed a one−run lead, he had to stop again after a 25−minute rain delay.
When he returned, the southpaw yielded consecutive home runs to Neil Medchill and Kelvin Castro.
"Anytime you get cold and have to get warm again, it's tough to be in the game," he said.
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One important part of how I am going about funding the Open Source and Free development of my software is that… I need to be willing to admit when I make mistakes — and to implement changes here and there to the process.
A very central goal of everything I am doing, right now, is to show a concrete [and highly documented] way that other developers can fund their own FOSS work. With that in mind…
One major mistake I made, right off the bat, was that I provided very little direct benefit to people who donate (no "perks"). So all of you that have contributed, up to this point, have done so because you are awesome people who simply want to see this project succeed. [And my hat goes off to each and every one of you.]
Today, after spending some time talking with a lot of people about some good ways to reward those that contribute [on a regular basis], I am making the following three items perks available to contributors.
1) Download Links for Pre-Built Binaries
This one is likely to cause the most ruckus, but hear me out.
Starting today, you will find no download links on this website. Everyone on the planet will still have full access to the GPL'd source code [and supporting files] for every app and game here — but no pre-built binaries.
Those that contribute will receive an auto-magical email with download links to pre-built binaries, packages and installers for the latest revisions every bit of software here.
The idea is this: I build and maintain the "official" installers and packages and provide them, to those that contribute. The contributions help cover my time and bandwidth for this.
Now. You'll note that all of this software is GPL'd. Which means any Tom, Dick or Harry (or any other awesome name) can build their own binaries and distribute it on their website or repository. And I have absolutely no problem with that. None whatsoever.
2) Inclusion in the Monthly Contributors Post
At the end of each month I will be making a post, right here, that lists the contributors from that month.
Information can include : Website name and URL and social media links. [aka "awesome advertising".] All, of course, entirely optional.
In that very same auto-magical email that contributors receive with the download links… you will also find instructions for being added to this monthly post.
3) Vote on What Bryan Does
A chance to vote on what work I do during the 2nd week of each month.
This was already in place, but I am formally making it part of the perks for contributors. The first major round of items to vote out will be sent out this next week.
These changes have already gone into effect (just moments ago). Those that have already contributed should be receiving emails over the next few hours with all of the details. Those that contribute from now forward should receive automatic emails within a few minutes of contributing.
And, as always, I am open to ideas and thoughts on all of this. If you have any ideas of other great ways to reward those that contribute, be sure to speak up! The goal is to build a solid, practical system for funding FOSS app and game development — and I think this brings us one step closer.
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I adore drawing things in the style of The Simpsons and had the odd compulsion to draw Grima from Lord of the Rings. I was always curious why he was so close to that hanky, so this is my animated explanation
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May I be forgiven for crimes against Tolkien and the Simpsons
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Watchdog worries about reported attacks in Syria
January 17, 2014, 12:09 am TWN
ROME--The head of the world's chemical weapons watchdog voiced concern on Thursday about reports from the Syrian government of attacks on two chemical facilities but said they could not be independently verified.
"The Syrian authorities have reported attacks on two sites," Ahmet Uzumcu, director general of the Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), said.
"It would be worrying if there are attempts to capture those chemicals. I don't think it's in the interests of anyone," he said, as Italy prepared later Thursday to announce the the port where the chemicals will be taken.
A United Nations-backed plan to destroy Syria's 1,290-ton declared chemical weapons arsenal has been delayed by the fighting raging across the country.


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Gotthard Road Tunnel
The south entrance of Gotthard Road Tunnel
|46°40′18″N 8°35′33″E / 46.67167°N 8.59250°ECoordinates: 46°40′18″N 8°35′33″E / 46.67167°N 8.59250°E
|Göschenen, Uri—Airolo, Ticino
|September 5, 1980
|16.9 kilometres (10.5 mi)
|Number of lanes
The Gotthard Tunnel in Switzerland runs from Göschenen in the Canton of Uri at its northern portal, to Airolo in Ticino to the south, and is 16.9 kilometres (10.5 mi) in length below the Gotthard Pass. It is the fourth-longest road tunnel in the world after Norway's Lærdal Tunnel (24.5 km), Japan's Yamate Tunnel, and China's Zhongnanshan Tunnel (18 km).
In response to the automobile boom in Switzerland and other things, the Swiss government gave approval in July 1969 for the construction of the 16-kilometre Gotthard Road tunnel. The tunnel would be longer than any existing road tunnel, and would provide a year-round road link between central Switzerland and Milan to be used in place of the Gotthard Pass.[1]
The now widely used motorway tunnel was opened on 5 September 1980. It remains a single bore tunnel with just one lane operating in each direction. It has four large ventilation shafts and an additional side gallery between 10 and 18 metres from the main tunnel, having its own independent ventilation system in order to facilitate the cutting of a second tunnel, should future traffic levels require it.[1]
In March 2014, the Swiss Government approved a bill that will allow the building of a second road tunnel. The building is scheduled to start in 2020, with the cost estimated at almost $3 billion.[2] There is no reference to a toll.
2001 collision and fire[edit]
On Wednesday 24 October 2001 a collision of two trucks created a fire in the tunnel, killing eleven and injuring many more, the smoke and gases produced by the fires being the main cause of death. Despite reports that petrol was the cause of the fire, the truck that was hit was a diesel truck. Its driver, Bruno Saba, who survived the fire, kept on driving as he was afraid his diesel might catch fire. (Confusion over whether petrol or diesel was in the truck that was hit stems from a mistranslation of the word "diesel" in the English version of the original article in German.)[3][4] The effects of even small fires in a confined space like a tunnel are extremely serious because of the inability of gases and heat to disperse. For instance, carbon monoxide is highly toxic at very low concentrations; having this trapped in a confined space allows concentrations to build well beyond a fatal level. Carbon monoxide can trigger a clinical response at a level as low as 100 parts per million.[5] The tunnel was closed for two months after the accident for repair and cleaning, reopening 21 December 2001.[6]
Rail tunnels[edit]
The Gotthard Rail Tunnel, close but separate from the expressway tunnel, handles rail traffic on the north-south line in Switzerland. It was opened 1882. In this category, however, it is no longer the record-holder. The Seikan Tunnel in Japan and the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and France are both in excess of 50 km (31 mi).
Under construction since 2002 and projected open in late 2016, the Gotthard Base Tunnel (a second rail tunnel, 57 km long), will be the world's longest. It is being built for the use of trains travelling from northern Switzerland to the Ticino area and beyond.[7]
Road conditions[edit]
The Gotthard Tunnel forms part of the A2 motorway in Switzerland, running south from Basel through the tunnel down to Chiasso on the border with Italy. Traffic flows through only one tunnel, which carries traffic both ways, with each direction allocated only one lane. The tunnel's speed limit is 80 km/h (50 mph).
Heavily used, the tunnel often has traffic jams, on both the north and south ends. In contrast, another tunnel through the Alps, the San Bernardino road tunnel in the canton of Graubünden further east, is relatively uncongested and shorter, but the road taken on that expressway is longer than the direct route through the Gotthard Tunnel.
In the tunnel, a distance of 150 m (490 ft) between each truck is enforced.
Second road tunnel proposals[edit]
Construction on a second, parallel road tunnel was started. In first instance it was only built for safety: an escape route in case of accidents. This second tunnel can be built out to a full road tunnel, allowing four lanes of traffic. Efforts to do this have failed, blocked by political resistance. The Alpine Initiative "for the protection of the Alpine region from transit traffic", which raised barriers against road tunnel construction, was initially blocked by the Swiss Parliament. However, a February 1994 Alpine Initiative passed (with 52% of the vote), and Parliament upheld the referendum twice through the 1990s. The pro-tunnel Avanti Initiative brought a referendum to voters in February 2004, which was rejected (by 62.8%).[8]
The Swiss government has decided to upgrade the second tunnel into a full road tunnel in order to allow for the necessary reconstruction of the first road tunnel. Once the works on the first tunnel are finished, the Swiss government plans to operate one single lane in each tunnel (northbound traffic in the newly constructed tunnel, southbound traffic in the renovated one) in order to maintain the current tunnel overall capacity, in compliance with the Swiss constitutional norm that forbids a further growth of the traffic capacity across the Alps.[9] The reconstruction would have lasted for several years in any variant – one variant would push the traffic over the mountain pass, another proposed to load the vehicles onto trains with a new terminal, a third would close the tunnel for several months every year over time range of a decade. All of these have their drawbacks and the usage of the second tunnel is seen as the best option[by whom?] to allow for the reconstruction. Further usage of both tunnels is subject to a popular referendum that will be held in February 2016. The actual upgrade mining of the second road tunnel would last from 2020 to 2027 at a cost of 2.7 billion Francs for the whole project including the following reconstruction of the first tunnel.[10]
- ^ a b "News and Views: Gotthard Road Tunnel". Autocar 131 (3843): 29. 31 July 1969.
- ^ Geiser, Urs (2014-09-24). "Second Gotthard road tunnel given green light - SWI". Swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ "Gotthard-Strassentunnel ist sicherer geworden - SWI". Swissinfo.ch (in (German)). Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ Jorio, Luigi (2011-10-20). "Gotthard tunnel safer ten years after inferno - SWI". Swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Free information. Patient | Patient". Patient.info. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ "chronik". Gotthardtunnel.ch. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ Bilger, Burkhard, "The Long Dig: Getting through the Swiss Alps the hard way", The New Yorker, September 15, 2008
- ^ Alpine-initiative.ch, History, accessed 2007-09-05.
- ^ "Gotthard II: an extra tunnel but no new traffic.". DriveEuropeNews.com. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ "Bundesrat will zweite Röhre für Gotthard-Strassentunnel". SF Schweizer Fernsehen. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
External links[edit]
- The official information page of the Gotthard Tunnel (in German and Italian, few pages also in English)
- More statistics and facts (German) (as well as info on a second expressway tunnel)
|Preceded by
Arlberg Road Tunnel
13.98 km (8.69 mi)
|World's longest road tunnel
|Succeeded by
Lærdal Tunnel
24.51 km (15.23 mi)


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Recipe of the Week: Black Bean Soup
Posted February 23, 2012 by peta2 staff
I'm going to be honest with you: I'm not much of a soup fan. Rachel went through a phase of obsessing over soups this month, so I knew I would be asked to make soup for the Recipe of the Week blog. I went with something super-basic that I think we can all love. I was shown an awesome recipe for black bean soup on Vegan Piggy's website and knew that I should give it a shot. What I really wanted was a burrito with black beans, so having black bean soup was the next best thing. I scaled down the recipe to make just one or two servings, but if you're looking to feed a whole gang, I recommend going with the original recipe. Shall we get the party started?
Black Bean Soup
1 can black beans
1/4 can diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 red onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup vegetable stock
Pinch chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, etc.)
Pinch each: cumin, chili powder, paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
- Place half the can of black beans and the diced tomatoes in a food processor and process until smooth.
- In a medium-size saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic, onion, and carrot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, vegetable stock, chopped herbs, cumin, chili powder, and paprika and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Makes 1 to 2 servings
Dip your spoon into a delicious cup of black bean soup and have a great meal!
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I bet that would smell heavenly 😀
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Mmm… hey, I know I've seen vegan imitation parmesan cheese once…think they make imitation mozzarella to top this baby off?
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That looks amazing!
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This looks AMAZING
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I'd eat the living shit out of this.
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