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Earlier in the week, the US economic data released were
encouraging, spurring speculations that the US Fed's Quantitative
Easing (QE-2) measures might be limited this year.
US ISM manufacturing index added +0.4 points to 57 in
December. While the reading was expected, strength from 'New
Orders' and 'production' components boosted optimism on US
New Orders rose to 60.9 from 56.6 in November and production
rose to 60.7 from 55 in November. The report set a positive tone
for growth in manufacturing sector in the near-term.
ISM services index released on Thursday improved to 57.1 in
December, consensus: 55.6, from 55 in the prior month.
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2006 sent the market an indication that the US recovery is
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economic data on Gold was easy to understand.
Improvement in US growth outlook reduces the need for the Fed
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Gold recovered in NY session Friday after less-than-expected
US payroll growth in December. The metal was also supported by US
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony before the US Senators.
Bernanke said it could take "4 to 5 more yrs for the job market
to normalize fully".
He went on to defend the asset-purchase program announced in
November, saying that he believes it will spur employment and
bolster the economic recovery.
The Fed Chairman made no indication that the program may end
early, disappointing some investors who thought recent economic
data and tax extension may reduce the need for more QE-2+.
The correction in Gold price offered bargain hunters a good
reason to enter, restricting the losses. The precious metal
started its recovery during the mid-session.
Silver futures for Mar delivery lost 31c, or 1.1%, to 29.198
oz, Platinum fell 13.3, or 0.8, to close at 1,734.1 oz.
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Wednesday as supplies dropped last week.
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above one year-ago levels.
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A Simple Test Of A Woman's Breast Milk Could Predict Risk For Breast CancerMonica Bielanko
Breast milk might one day serve as a screening tool to assess breast cancer risk.
A new study examined DNA from specific cells present in breast milk that could provide clues to a woman's risk for developing breast cancer.
Researchers found there were more DNA modifications on certain genes inside these cells in breast tissue that turned cancerous compared to healthy tissue.
The test would be particularly useful for women who become pregnant later in life because they are at a higher risk for breast cancer, said study researcher Kathleen Arcaro, an associate professor of veterinary and animal sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
There are currently no good methods for screening pregnant women for breast cancer, Arcaro said. Mammograms do not detect breast cancer well in lactating women.
Arcaro and her colleagues collected breast milk from about 250 women who had had a breast biopsy to check for potential problems. The women provided milk samples from both their biopsied and non-biopsied breasts. Breast milk has advantages over some previous methods for studying breast cancer risk: it allows researchers to collect cells from inside patients' breasts in a manner that is noninvasive and provides a large number of cells, Arcaro said. Some of these women turned out to have cancer, while others did not.
The researchers are continuing to follow the participants to see if any additional cancer cases develop.
They would also like to examine more genes, Arcaro said. A screening test would need to examine DNA modifications on a number of genes in order to accurately predict a women's breast cancer risk.
The study focused on a relatively small group of women and needs to be replicated in a larger group of women. But if it holds true, about 80 percent of women give birth and could take such a test.
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Director of Schools Gary Aytes has been to a lot of retiree receptions at the Roane County bus garage over the years.
Last week's was different, however, because this time, Aytes was one of the retirees.
"It's been a great pleasure of mine to be associated with you," he told the crowd.
Twenty-five retirees were recognized at the ceremony, though not all attended.
One who did was J. Kathy Brummitt, a special education teacher at Harriman Middle School.
Rockwood Mayor Mike "Brillo" Miller proposed an unusual way to generate revenue during a called workshop last week to discuss the 2016-17 city budget.
Near the end of the meeting, he suggested the city mull hosting concerts at the sports complex named for him.
"I would like for us to consider using $10,000 [from an expected $38,000 budget surplus] to start having entertainment at the recreation park," he said.
Harriman City Council will likely not consider a budget this year with a property tax increase.
"It is still kind of early, but my feeling would be we will try to make a presentation without a tax increase," said Harriman City Manager Kevin Helms.
He was quick to add, however, the city will need to find somewhere to grow revenue in the near future, whether that is through a proposed local sales tax increase that will be on the ballot in November or a property tax increase.
Unlike last year's unforeseen delay, the city of Kingston is already close to passing its upcoming year's budget.
Kingston City Manager David Bolling and city fiscal officer Carolyn Brewer have been working on the city's 2016-17 $7.567 million proposed budget, which calls for no tax increase.
Council voted 5-2 to pass on first reading the proposed $7.567 million 2016-17 budget during the regular monthly meeting earlier this month.
Road Superintendent candidate Brian Mullins has addressed an issue that hounded him during the previous election.
"I've paid those taxes," he said on Monday.
Mullins owed more than $80,000 in unpaid property taxes and penalties in 2012, county records showed at the time. Records now show that he owes a few hundred dollars, though he insists he doesn't owe anything.
A fire truck and police cars in a Harriman neighborhood might not be a sign of a neighbor's misfortune.
Harriman Fire Department and Harriman Police Department are teaming up to visit members of the community to talk about safety, from smoke alarms to ways to discourage burglaries and encouraging interest in watching out for each other.
"I'm hoping to have the Neighborhood Watch program so strong in the city of Harriman that just about every neighborhood has some type of watch," said Harriman Police Chief Randy Heidle.
Four Roane County schools were recognized with sportsmanship awards.
"Seven years ago, the Roane County School System began recognizing middle and high school athletic programs within our county that completed an entire athletic year with zero reports of unsportsmanlike conduct.
"We made the decision to try to present these schools with a monetary award to show appreciation for their emphasis on sportsmanship throughout the school year," said Tony Clower, middle school supervisor for Roane County Schools.
Employee turnover in the Roane County Property Assessor's Office has become an issue in this year's campaign.
"We have had many, many employees come through that office," said Molly Leggins Hartup. "The turnover rate has been very high."
Hartup is one of three people challenging incumbent David Morgan for the property assessor's job. Since Morgan took over on Sept. 1, 2012, there have been roughly 30 employee changes in his office, according to County Payroll Officer Linda Stooksbury.
The congregation of an area church is in shock after two members were killed in an automobile crash on Interstate 40 in Knox County late last week.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Lula Howard was driving a 2015 Honda CR-V on the eastbound side around 9 a.m. Friday. Her daughter, Cynthia Lynne Tull, was a passenger in the car.
Jerry Lynn Boddie of Seymour was behind the wheel of a 2014 Nissan van that was stopped on the right shoulder.
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where the rim flicks out a little to the side, do you tighten them? and in tightening them, do you loosen others. i am very scared of touching it with out proper knowlage.
any help from anyone is gratefull (i know i work in a bike shop n all but i dont specialize in wheels, just everything alse)


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Goodnight But Not Goodbye
When i look at you boy the stars come out
And i no loger feel a doubt
You're my reason why
My strength to keep on trying
A river in my heart
That won't run dry
This love is a wish you made come true
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That i'd find an angel just like you
This love is a dream that came
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Raindrops fill my eyes
Goodnight But Not Goodbye
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You mean to me
When you say i'm the world to you
Boy it's infinite
We'll never call it quits
You and i are such a perfect fit
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OUTSTANDING Work Jeff...
Meow, loving the outfit.
Amazing work.
Awesome, great work
WOW! Amazing work as you always do!
Thank you <3
This is incredible! Great job, I can't tell you how awesome this is! You're really talented!
this is awesome! I rather this costume than the one that Anne wore in the movie!
The rain effect that you used is great !
please make more catwoman!....this is fucking brilliant!
Equal favourite (with harley quinn) female from the superhero genre, this is sooooo good.
Between this and the movie, I prefer this, but for me, there will always be only one Catwoman : Michel Pfeiffer.
mmmmm Pfeiffer kitty (hm that sounded creepy), the arkham city game catwoman is really awesome as well.
Dude this is rad and would have been soooo much better than the movie costume.
I want you to teach me...lol. Wow!!!!!
i like this concept better than the official.
Outstanding, like all your work
Far better then the movie version!
Awesome!!! fricken nolan ya idiot this is catwoman not that flat stick you call an actor
Love it. Can I add this to my tattoo collection of pin up superheros?
Absolute WOW !
really nice
they should've used in dark knight rises, the cat-costume in that film looks...........cheap....real cheap....
This is what she should have looked like
beautiful and perfect, just that the face should be more Selina, xp
WTF, Your´re a master. Do you paint over the pictures? Or you work with pieces of pictures?
Anyway, I´m watching you, congrats.
Anyway, I´m watching you, congrats.
Thnaks! Its many photos pieced together. There are some small areas that I paint in sometimes, But mostly all photos.
fucking awesome, now this is what the costume should have looked like in the movie
yes! this is what catwoman should have been in the movie!!!!!!!!!! arg!!!
Someone should've shown this to Nolan, I definitely would have preferred this.
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Undertaker theme song creator
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WWE upset with Meek Mill
Meek Mill has been making the news as of late because of his beef with Drake. The rapper now has another enemy in WWE. According to TMZ, the company is none too pleased that the rapper used a portion of the Undertaker theme song in a track. The use was not authorized whatsoever, so the promotion is looking into legal actions.
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When I search the MLS database from Jan 1 to today I come up with
In the last 6 months 35 homes have sold in the 78741 zip code.
Prices range from $40K (foreclosures) to $349K, so there is a wide variety of different homes for sale.
I can prepare a detailed comp report for you today if you aren't being represented by another agent, and can bring it over in person, or email it to you if you prefer.
Remember, a good Comp report includes both past sales, as well as other active listings on the market today, plus a little bit of pricing knowledge based on the specific features of your home, and what buyers are looking for in your area.
Let me know if you are interested by contacting me through my Trulia profile
Realtors get paid to help with transactions because they are supposed to be the expert in their area, not the used car salesman peddling broad information over the net.
Not all homes comp the same in a given radius, sometimes you have to broaden your reach and then the individual properties may require further look at tax information and county records to ensure it's apples to apples. Not to mention comps don't tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in the CURRENT market. Some parts of Austin are in a seller's market right now, but not all! I've seen some really great looking homes sit for over 90 days because they aren't staged right, over-priced and under marketed.
Unless your a real estate expert (Realtor, Broker, Savvy Real Estate Investor, etc), hire a realtor. Just my 2 cents.
Right now as of the first of July there are 16 Actively for sale with an average list price of $115.53 per square foot. Theses homes average 3 beds, 2 baths and about 1602 square feet. Homes spent an average of 86 days on the market before selling.
There are 30 homes that have sold in the last 6 months in 78741. The average Sold price per square foot is $98.71PSF and taking an average of 50 days on the market to sell. The high Sold Price Per Square Foot is $206.40.
If you need more help please let me know. I would be happy to assist you to buy or sell in 78741.
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A physical exam of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and rectum. First, the area outside the vagina is checked for signs of disease. A speculum is then inserted into the vagina to widen it so the vagina and cervix can be checked for signs of disease. Cell samples may be taken for a Pap test, or to test for sexually transmitted diseases or other infections. The doctor or nurse then inserts one or two lubricated, gloved fingers of one hand into the vagina and presses on the lower abdomen with the other hand to feel for lumps and check the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries. The rectum may also be checked for lumps or abnormal areas. Also called internal exam.


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long-time lurker here, finally emerging from the woodwork.
Essentially, what I'm trying to do is have my logger write data like this to the logfile:
Connecting to database . . . Done.
I'd like the 'Connecting to database . . . ' to be written when the function is called, and the 'Done' written after the function has successfully executed.
I'm using Python 2.6 and the logging module. Also, I'd really like to avoid using decorators for this. Any help would be most appreciated!


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here she is, got her for free
i wanted to know if anyone had an extra saddle sitting around, because this one kina sucks
here she is, got her for free
i wanted to know if anyone had an extra saddle sitting around, because this one kina sucks
hub polishers!
yeah boiiii.
what kind of seat should i get?
Really sweet ride. But let's get down to the important part: What coaster brake?????? ;-)
you gonna take that off some sweet jumps?
i LOVE the chainring!
Classy is the word...
its a sledge hammerOriginally Posted by jitensha_de_go!
What's the rubber thingie by the rear hub?
its actually leather. Its a hub polisher. A lot of older bikes had them. Its just a leather loop that is looped over the hub. The Leather rubs against the hub constantly and keeps them polished like new...
I had an old bike of my mom's from the 60's that I dug out of my parents' basement last year..The hubs were as shiny as new Phil Woods...
I grew up on a bike very much like that one.
It went anywhere, never failed. Tires lasted forever.
Hmmm.....I forget why I'm not riding it today.
"Lack of opportunity does not constitute virtue". Diana Tickle.
i have six of those chain rings on my wall...
good times...
See if the lbs has some takeoffs . I personally would get a better sprung saddle but would not go with an unsprung.


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Beaver Creek resident Shelly Thorpe's Jack Russell was attacked by a roaming dog last weekend, and she is upset that there is still no agreement between the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and the B.C. SPCA to deal with dog attacks in the regional district.
The attack happened when a dog - identified by Thorpe as a pitbull-boxer cross - found its way onto Thorpe's property. Thorpe tried walking it down the road in hopes it would find its way back home, but the dog continued to follow her to her home.
Last Saturday, when she got home, she did not know her husband had let their Jack Russell, Rhakir, out of the house. Rhakir went to sniff the strange dog, and it grabbed him by the throat and attacked, she said.
Thorpe had to take Rhakir to the Nanaimo animal hospital, as he had a serious injury on his neck, which brought with it a $751.74 bill, for which Thorpe would like to be compensated.
The dog was taken by a police officer to the SPCA and released to its owner on Thursday.
"Our regional district can't do anything," Thorpe said. "They don't have a contract with the SPCA out here. Basically, you're on your own.
"If there's a dog on your property, deal with it or shoot it, they say, which is unfortunate. This dog seemed like it had been well taken care of. She was just lost."
Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA manager Irene Towell would like to see an agreement struck between the SPCA and ACRD to give the SPCA jurisdiction on animal control outside Port Alberni city limits.
"I think there's a need for it judging by the number of phone calls we get in our office reporting animal control matters in the regional district," Towell said.
The SPCA was only involved in this case because a police officer decided to bring the dog there. The owner had until Saturday to retrieve his pet from the SPCA before it would have been euthanized, as it was not suitable to be adopted out again because of the agression it had shown.
The ACRD does have a bylaw for vicious dog attacks, however, this was a case of a roaming dog, according to bylaw enforcement officer Robert Aston.
"We have no coverage or jurisdiction over roaming dogs, as such," Aston said. "We don't have an agreement with the SPCA to go and retrieve dogs that are at wild."
"Because it was an attack on a dog, it doesn't warrant any serious action by us or by the SPCA," Aston said. "If it was an attack on a child or a human, then there would be an investigation and its entirely possible the dog would be euthanized.
According to Aston, for the SPCA to be given jurisdiction in the regional district outside of city limits, there would need to be an electoral referendum.
"Tax-paying citizens would have to vote on that mandate and there would be a fee incurred, obviously, with that agreement," Aston said.
However, whether or not there is a new bylaw or the SPCA is given jurisdiction over animals in the regional district still will not stop animals from getting loose, Aston said, as the dog that attacked Rhakir was in a dog pen, but escaped it.
"We're still not going to avoid having these incidents, Aston said. "It's really up to the public to protect their own property."


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I think it's strange that everyone is discussing the setting for Farcry 5, while I mostly have thought of ideas to the game mechanics. Are you kidding me? Don't you see how much effort Ubisoft have put into FC4, yet still everyone think it's bad. Feel free to post your ideas about game mechanics on this thread!
Some of my ideas were:
Third person(Would be AWESOME in animal attacks!)
Customisation O plenty, customise clothes, tattoos, vehicles, haircuts, grenades(turn them into eyes, smileys, solid color, carvings, etc) outposts(Furniture AND a spraycan item, which lets you draw stuff), making own weapon camos and emblems...
Female characters: Just because Ubisoft can, and that's what everyone's doing now.
GTA V:ish character system: If you've not heard of GTA V:s character system, go check it out!
And that's just some of the ideas!
NO IDEAS FOR SETTINGS HERE! There are tons of threads out there, post your ideas about settings there instead. I don't want this thread to be littered with Middle east and South American fantasies. On this thread, I leave that to Ubisoft! Have a great day and/or night!


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Update on WisamWisam is a 40-year-old single woman. For the past seven years, she has been selling cotton clothing, lingerie, pajamas, and blankets. Wisam is a hard worker who continuously improves her business. She proves to others that she is capable of handling any obstacle she might face, both in running her business and in her personal life. Wisam has introduced her customers to different items and has become an expert in meeting customer requests.
Wisam is requesting her forth loan from the Kiva partner Al Majmoua to purchase clothing to increase her spring and summer collections. She used her previous loans to expand her bridal lingerie and underwear selections. In the future, Wisam hopes to open a large specialized wedding dress shop.
Previous Loan DetailsWisam is 38 years old and single. For the past five years, she has worked selling cotton clothes, lingerie, pajamas, and blankets. Wisam works hard to continually improve her business. She is a woman who likes to prove to others that she is capable of handling all the obstacles she might face run... More from Wisam's previous loan »
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The Icelandic government, two Icelandic municipal authorities and the EFLA engineering company signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the creation of a new port in the northeast corner of Iceland.
SSA Marine's Oakland International Container Terminal will make appointments mandatory for the majority of containerized import pick-ups in order to shorten lines at terminal gates and speed up cargo delivery to customers.
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Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. asked Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero for the agency staff to brief the committee staff on this issue by no later than May 31, 2016.
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Have you seen the forecast for this week?
Looks chilly.
Well, it's a good thing this week kicks off the rest of the winter sports schedule. Winter sports equals indoor sports.
So what better way to stay warm than to head to a gym for a high school sports event.
Monday is the first day of basketball games in Clark County, and there is a full schedule that includes two girls-boys doubleheaders: Columbia River at Evergreen and Heritage at Mountain View. Both doubleheaders start with 5:30 p.m. girls games.
Those are nonleague games. League play for the 4A, 3A and 2A Greater St. Helens Leagues doesn't begin until January.
You want a league game? How about Woodland at Toledo boys on Monday?
Yeah, when 18 of your 20 regular season games are league games — that's what Trico League teams face — you got to get started on league play early.
The Prairie girls basketball team faces a tough opening week. The Falcons travel to play Skyview on Tuesday, then Prairie plays at Union on Friday. Skyview and Union are expected to battle for supremacy in the 4A GSHL.
Columbia River and Skyview renew their non-league rivalry on Friday with a doubleheader at Skyview. The boys take the early tip-off at 5 p.m.
And we have wrestling matches that include Washougal at Mountain View on Thursday and Union at Hudson's Bay on Friday.
Boys swimmers will hit the pool for the GSHL Relay at Kelso on Friday.
And our first round of gymnastics meets will be held on Saturday at gyms around the area.
There is one outside event this week, if you are the outdoor type.
The Nike Cross Nationals cross country meet will be Saturday at Portland Meadows, and Camas' Alexa Efraimson will be one of the leading contenders.
Last year, the race was run over a mud-clogged course because of heavy rains before the race. This year, the course will appear to be much drier. However, it will be much cooler. In fact, the race might be run in sub-freezing temperatures.
And, of course, there is one other indoor event: Camas vs. Chiawana in the 4A football state championship game in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday.


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N64 painted with automotive paints
Wow, what kind of paint/techniques do you use to make it look so perfectly smooth and glossy? I searched the paint below "super sonic blue pearl" but I didn't find anything. I just bought my first n64 and I would love to try replicating this
Its just a stock honda color. You can get it mixed at a dealership, the code is B-90P. Google automotive painting and you will get all the info you need. I use the same equipment and materials
Do you sell these? Or are they commissions? And how much do you charge?
The N64 for the Crips nice
Beautifully done, as everyone else said apparently.
pure beauty...
What brand of paint do you use?
The base paint is from dupont I think. Its called super sonic blue pearl, it has a slight chameleon effect, depending on the lighting the color looks blue or bluish purple. The clear coat is from lessonal
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eBay may just have a great deal for all those who want a fully functional Apple device, but are cash strapped!!
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Maybe it's for the upcoming lucrative holiday season, a form of experimentation, or a trial run by Apple that could open the door to much bigger things.
Whatever, the reason, the seller has received a 99.7 percent approval rating for the "refurbished outlet." It has also garnered comments like, "Great product, awesome price, Apple backed warranty!! This rocks."
The items come with a one year warranty, new battery, are delivered with all the manuals and cables, original OS and the same perks that Apple refurbs usually have.
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The items also come with a one year warranty, new battery, are delivered with all the manuals and cables, original OS and the same perks that Apple refurbs usually have.
eBay currently lists 23 items for sale
Right now, there are only 23 items for sale. These include 15 iPads, six MacBooks, and two iPods. Buyers looking for a device like the third-generation Wi-Fi Retina iPad in black with 64GB of storage can get their hands on it for $549 compared to $699 brand new, a $150, or 21 percent discount.
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However those wanting to own if an iPhone, are out of luck as currently the eBay refurbished Apple outlet doesn't offer any of the iOS smartphones.
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Thanks for posting this! I repped you and I'm excited to try this out when I have to make a close-up city map. I'm on GIMP and Inkscape, but I'm going to try to make it work for me.
So I've finally managed to put together a tutorial for the method I've started using to make cobblestone streets. There is an example in this forum thread: http://www.cartographersguild.com/vi...hbourhood.html. I couldn't get the file size down on the pdf, so I've put the pdf and the files I used (including Illustrator and Photoshop brushes and some Photoshop styles and patterns) up on Dropbox.
The tutorial pdf is here:
I've divided the additional files into three parts so that you don't have to download a pile of stuff you don't need:
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The InkScape items are only a little bit useful, I will update with some better documentation and files for InkScape soon.
This tutorial was made when I used older versions of Photoshop and Illustrator, but I've included my settings in the pdf so hopefully GIMP users and users of newer Adobe software can get something out of it. I also converted my Illustrator brush files to SVG which I'm led to believe might make them more useable for Inkscape users.
I have never really produced an instructional document before, let alone a mapping tutorial, so I would be happy to hear feedback about the tutorial itself as well as (dare I hope) if you find it useable.
Edit: I finally got the final part of the tutorial included. The link is the same but I've added a few pages at the end of the tutorial covering my method for getting moss to grow on the cobblestones.
I finally went back and reduced the file size of the pdf, so if you don't want to mess with DropBox you can just use the attached version of the tutorial document. I have also attached some of the brushes and textures I used, though the .psd file itself is too large to attach. Just a note: the quality of the images in this smaller .pdf is not great, but I think everything is still legible. The version on DropBox has clearer images.
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Thanks for posting this! I repped you and I'm excited to try this out when I have to make a close-up city map. I'm on GIMP and Inkscape, but I'm going to try to make it work for me.
Thanks man. I hope to learn something because i never can handle the tutorials hahaha.
Thanks very much! I'd be interested to hear if any of it translates to Inkscape and GIMP, or to find out if there's anything I can do with the additional files to make them play well with other applications. And I hope that you get at least something out of the tutorial.
The guild members will appreciate this for sure, thanks for adding to the library.
Great !! I use GIMP and am very excited to see if I can adapt this to that software. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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I know this old, but I just wanted to thank you for this. It really is an interesting approach. I had never thought about making a brush for streets. Reminds me of these interesting meditation circles I have seen. It would be interesting to take a celtic circle pattern and then use your brush technique to make the pattern into a road or meditation circle. Would look really nice in temples.


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June 18, 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
On Friday, June 18, Corban University will host three games of the high-school girls' basketball players who have been named the best in the State of Oregon. The Oregon High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association (OHSGBCA) sponsors the games, which present this year's 4A, 3A, and 2A All-Star Teams.
Friday evening's event, located in the C.E. Jeffers Sports Center on Corban's campus at 5000 Deer Park Dr. in Southeast Salem, represents the first half of a two-day game series where the East and West Oregon All-Stars go head to head for the win. (The second day is hosted by another institution.)
As a host campus, Corban Athletics staff and Warriors of the Women's Basketball Team lend their time and talents to the OHSGBCA. Assistant Athletic Director Tim Seiber said, "We have traditionally had great support and presence at this event. The Women's Basketball Team turns out in force, with coaches and players filling a variety of roles from clock/scoreboard operator and PA announcer to bench attendants and team greeters. Corban's Sports Information has always provided complimentary game statistics and post-game media information; the Warrior Athletics Association has operated concessions."
The high school players also benefit from the "bigger-atmosphere feel" of the University, said Women's Head Coach Terry Williams. He continued, "This is great exposure because it touches so many high schools across the State. It's a good service for high school sports."
The public is welcome to Corban's campus for the East/West All-Star Series. The OHSGBCA charges $5 for general admission; $3 for students with ID and for senior citizens. Proceeds support the All-Star Series. Children 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Souvenir programs will be $3, and T-Shirts and sweatshirts will also be on sale.
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Where to next for Australian manufacturing?
Australian manufacturing sector is in decline and India and China's are are booming. What can we do to catch up and become more competitive?
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane believes we need to 'expand our industry base to cover new industries and products and transform relationships between research, skills, training and industry'. Education is the key and a high skilled, globally minded workforce is needed which can only begin through schools and universities.
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Andrew Thomas :
07 Jul 2014 7:01:28pm
Thanks Amanda for another highly relevant topic, particularly given this one does not appear to get nearly enough air time as it should.
The content of this article struck a major cord with me, and hopefully others. Climate change notwithstanding, the issue of Australian industry and its forward planning is the major issue facing Australia. What disturbs me, however, is the disproportionate amount of time given to this topic both by the media and our major political parties, and sometimes I feel that the bulk of Australia are completely unaware of just how important this is. Further, none of our political parties seem to have any significant policy in this area. Not the ALP, not the Greens and, perhaps more bizarrely, not the LNP (in fact much of the current governments policy seems to be heading in the opposite direction). It would seem that several decades of relative prosperity as dirt diggers has dumbed us down, and the price for our apathy may be very high.
dave :
12 Jul 2014 9:03:22pm
Ironically,industry is not driven be knowlege or innovation, but substandard wages...ever seeking out countries where the minimum wage is $30 per month...
Australia needs to get their act together according to current business needs and get back to cutting wages and benefits, only then will manufacturing gleefully seek to return, only then.
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16 Jul 2014 8:41:31pm
The Abbott regime is deliberately destroying Australian manufacturing, probably in order to get at manufacturing unions and their highly paid members.


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The Nike Zoom Kobe IV was one of the earlier Nike designs to ever don that "Kay Yow" look in solidarity with the breast cancer awareness movement. Shown is one of those samples, one which was produced back in 2009 complete with the ribbons on the back end to clear up any doubts about the theme in place. The sizing ends up a little bit smaller than your typical sample range, a fate perhaps influenced by the sneaker's feminine palette. Take a better look at this rare Nike Zoom Kobe IV with us below and then grab a pair of them yourself from dballaholic on eBay.
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Them dope
Cant tell if its gum or yellowed icy.....but sick still either way
Kinda ironic as to how Nike made a shoe repping Kay Yow, in light of how Bryant treats women.
Damn , I wish I had money laying around
That gum sole is Ridiculous
Jk these are really dope
Butt hurt over Kobe as usual
Hypocrite: says one thing and does another. Example: Says fuck Kobe and his shoes yet comments about both. Can't stay off him too long, can you?
@JFresh_136You dumb motherfucker, not only do you not even know what the word hypocrite means, you are a complete imbecile if you think that just because you do not like someone, that you should not comment on their actions and behavior.
Get the hell out of here with that reverse psychology bullshit...then go and cry about your "hero" a bit more.
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Congrats, you'd be doing what you should've in the first place.
Cool, then I'll show you how to keep an asshole in suspense.
No problem, I'll just wait for your next comment on Kobe's articles.
You can't possibly be that stupid, but you did just post that moronic comment above.
Front page news: Kobe suing his mother, Kobe getting into trouble in Colorado, Kobe's wife wanting a divorce, as she says he didn't stop his dalliances with other women after Colorado, Kobe running Shaq out of town, even snitching on Shaq, and then Kobe versus Dwight Howard, all front page news, news that nobody has to search too deeply for.
If you want to stick your head in the sand, then you can continue to do so it is your right. However, what I do, is my business, and it is my right to comment upon what I see fit.
Fuck both you, and Kobe Bryant.
Not reverse psychology, just facts.
You don't get it. If I ,say, hated the President, what am I doing reading about his vacation? If I like X person instead, shouldn't I be reading about him being on vacation? All I'm doing is aggravating my anger towards the President. It's not like someone asked if I liked him and I said no, I don't go looking in his records to see what he did in the past and put it on the article about his vacation.It's OK to voice your opinion, but it makes you a hypocrite when you say fuck Kobe, or forget him, then go right back to talking about him. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Wouldn't care if you did that.
Again, you dumb motherfucker, that reverse psychology shit isn't going to work here.
People, where ever democracy reigns, speak on things and people that they do not like all of the time. This does not make them hypocrites. You have a right to speak on things and people that you disagree with, and it is protected under free speech. Don't like the President? You can say so. Perhaps where you are from, you are not afforded such freedoms, and in that I feel sorry for you...
....especially when presented with buffoons such as Kobe Bryant.
Pretty sure that's what I said. Love LeBron yet your name is on Kobe's articles a lot more than his. Actions speak louder than words. If you hate someone that much, you would ignore them and everything related to them instead of searching up their family troubles and videos like a stalker. Seems to me you like Kobe. If Kobe was my "hero" I would act like you, you're an example for all Kobe fans out there. Do as I say not as I do, hmm...


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"Save Palawan, last rainforest in the Philippines!" Province of Palawan by joiwatani
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Palawan was the third leg of my trip in the Philippines. I have been travelling for almost three months- hopping from one island to another before I head to Palawan! Why did I do here? Besides exploring the whole island, I did some business work, too- did research on the indigeneous people of Palawan - the Bataks!
The trek to the jungle was hard and difficult. However, I learned to balance myself crossing a log bridge without looking the river below. I also learned to pack lightly because a 30 lbs backpack will turn into a 60 lbs backpack after few hours of climbing a mountain! (That was what I felt, then!)
The trek was about four days and four nights to get into the heart of the Palawan jungle. I was with a group of travellers, an Israeli guy - backpacking for eight months around the world and teaching me how to backpack cheaply and lightly; a German couple (Michael - pronounce as Mi-sha-el) and his girlfriend, Uta. Uta, later came visited me in Ilocos Sur but I missed her by an hour as I left heading back to Baguio City). There are other couples but we got separated somewhere in Naga City.
On our way to the jungle, I had seen slash-and-burn agriculture - probably done by the nomadic tribe. I had seen their sites and how they struggled to survive. Mostly, they lived close by the rivers. Just looking at the remnants of their villages, I had seen how these people, my own people, still survive this way. They still make their own fire! The keep their fire burning by using some sap of rubber trees!
Once, we reached our destination, our camp site, I felt relieved! We got to stop for the night at the Forest Ranger station in the heart of jungle!
The campsite was located on top of a hill surrounded by thick and lush forest. Down below is a flowing river- the water is so clear I can see the fishes swimming!
After dinner of fried fish and rice, Uta and I went down to the river and washed ourselves! Oh what a relief! We were muddy from our trek, sweaty and smelly!
At night, I got scared. I made sure that my mosquito net was tacked in carefully in my woven mat. I heard about the danger of the mosquitoes - sipping blood and giving people malaria!
Of course, I had my vaccines two weeks before I travelled to Palawan. But there was this forest ranger who had been in agony for a long time, I was told. He moaned with agony at night, making this painful-sounding noise. I heard he had malaria - the worst kind and it might had gotten into his brain!
Although I was scared that night, I knocked out right away. I slept like a log from exhaustion of the four days of walk. The sound of the very sick ranger didn't bothered me at all for the whole night. The 80 -kilometer walk and climb reaching the jungle exhausted me. The tiredness was a sleeping pill.
I visited an abadoned site of the Batak tribe. There were about seven little sheds, only the post were remaining. The tribe left. I was told that there were four children who died in a week before we got there. All the children belong to the same mother. The cause? Measles. These kids were all stricken by measles! A disease that is preventable!
It never happened before, I heard the ranger say. And, they speculated that when the tourists started getting into the area, the kids are getting exposed to diseases. Pardon me. I was repeating what they said. And, it is probably true! These indigeneous people don't have access to immunization because they live in the jungle and it is hard for the government to track them because of their nomadic nature!
Little did I know that there are flying squirrels in the Philippines! I was in awe to see squirrels when I was in Singapore in 1985. But, four years later, I found the same animals in my country- in Palawan! Yes, there were wild peacocks, skunks, monkeys and boars! And, the best part, I saw them on my way to the jungle! How cool is that?
There's this group of monkeys nibbling on top of a tree while I was bathing in the river! There was a commotion when I yelled! I yelled not from them but because the river was so cold in the morning! I am not sure if they were surprised to see me, or I surprised them!
- Pros:The forest is still thick. Lots of wild animals.
- Cons:Denudation of the forest is fast and alarming!
- In a nutshell:I want to live here when I retire. It is very beautiful!
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Wow that was one heluva trek trough the jungle, but I am sure one where the memories will remain with you forever ;-)
LOL, Jo- I like this tip about dressing conservatively when visiting prison --- funny, but so true!
Looks like a fantastic adventure. Great health tips as well.
that boat trip looks just a bit incredible - or what ?
Palawan is my favourite destination. I have been to Puerto Princesa and find it awesome. Have to explore more of its hidden treasure in the future.
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As others have said, it is very close to the interstate and very noisy. Also four trains had gone by in the first two hours. Bring ear plugs. The overnight sites in "A" section are very close with hardly enough room to put out the slides let alone having a place to sit outside. I would say it's a half step up from sleeping at the Flying J or Walmart. Internet works but slow and cable TV is ok. I won't stay here again.
Date of Stay: February, 2015
Very accommodating staff. They figured out a way to park us with our 40' RV and 24' trailer even though the longer pull throughs were not available. Good place to hang your hat for a night or two if passing through.
Date of Stay: February, 2015
Friendly office staff. Site are very narrow and close to your neighbor. We moved the picnic table so we could use the cement patio for our lawn chairs. There was no other spot level enough at our site for a lawn chair. I wouldn't stay for more than a few days in order to see Fredericksburg. WiFi was slow.
Date of Stay: December, 2014
This park is close to Savannah and close for visiting the old downtown area. Our site was level with easy in and out. It was very close to the road which is heavily traveled and noisy. The sewer connection was terrible. At least a foot off the ground. The office is not staffed but there is a phone number to call. There was heavy rain while we were there and some of the sites were under water.
Date of Stay: December, 2014
Above average KOA. Our site was one of the premium ones with a BBQ and patio that we did not use but it was all they had left. Thus my low value rating. The parking surface is white sand or fine gravel that sticks to your feet so like Mom use to say "take your shoes off" when you go inside. It's about 10 miles or so from down town but not a bad drive.
Date of Stay: December, 2014
Typical KOA, we use them when we have to. It was difficult to find their drive way coming from the west after dark. We drove to the sign but by then you have gone past the drive way and have to drive to the next town to find a place to turn around. If you are coming from the east just drive past the sign and turn in but be careful as it's almost a 180 degree right turn and down a ramp. Our site was very wet and muddy but no problem getting in or out.
Date of Stay: August, 2014
Clean and quiet. Long, level pull through. Easy in and out. Lots of Snow birds here this time of year but we had no problem getting in for a couple of nights on our way through.
Date of Stay: August, 2014
This is a real RV resort. Lots to do for the kids and young adults but I can see that it might be a little rowdy during busy times due to the type of activities offered. Site was paved, level and just long enough for our 40' MH and 20' trailer. The water connection was very low to the ground and close to the post which made it hard to tighten for an old guy like me who can't bend over like he use too. We would have stayed here longer as it was the off season and very quiet but the WiFi was nonexistent and the office staff said the site we were on had very good WiFi. We did have a very good wireless connection but no internet access the whole time we were there. I called to complain but nothing changed.
Date of Stay: July, 2012
Well, it is a beautiful campground, no question about it, but I don't think it's worth $65/night. $10 extra to park next to a pond. Very quiet, clean and friendly. We enjoyed a free strawberry social and a Friday afternoon happy hour while we were here. There was also a $5.00 Saturday morning breakfast.
Date of Stay: July, 2012
A very nice campground. We were in the first pull through row on a corner and the traffic was very heavy. If I was to go back I would request a site in the second row, center. They only offer pull through sites in the first two rows. There are a lot of seasonal campers but it's one of the nicest parks I've been to with this many seasonal campers. Lots of traffic in and out especially on the weekend when all the dune buggies are there. It was better after dark. Our rate was based on a weekly rate.
Date of Stay: April, 2012
Our second stay at this park and love it. Clean, comfortable and affordable. It's a little off the beaten path (I-30) but not too bad.
Date of Stay: April, 2012
What a GREAT park. An oasis along the concrete hwy. The sites are a little tight but not too bad. I had no problem with the 40' motor home and 24' trailer. We'll definitely stay here again.
Date of Stay: January, 2012
Rate based on a 3 month stay. Love this park for all the reasons mentioned. Hate the interstate noise when the wind blows out of the south. I know that can't be helped but please, please fix the Wi-Fi. This was our fourth stay here and I think the Wi-Fi gets worse every time.
Date of Stay: March, 2011
We have never stayed at a nicer park. Love everything about it. This is our third stay and we plan to come back again. Reservations for March is a must.
Date of Stay: February, 2011
Fantastic State Park. Internet was still unavailable on site but they are working on that. We were very lucky to get a site without a reservation. In the right place at the right time.


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California residents are getting anxious about the epic drought gripping their state, and a private study released this week indicated strong support for billions of dollars in state spending to improve water distribution systems.
A survey conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California revealed 50 percent of likely voters favor a bond issue calling for $11 billion in long-term loans to develop water projects, while about one in three said they would oppose a water bond on the ballot.
Regardless of the outcome, the drought shows no signs of letting up.
- According to this week's Drought Monitor from the University of Nebraska, 72 percent of the Golden State is in extreme to exceptional drought…
- Federal research indicates California needs somewhere between 6 and 15 inches of rain to make a serious dent in the arid conditions...
- And NASA has deployed a hi-tech aerial observatory to gather data on the mountain snowpack which supplies the vast majority of California's water.
Even though spring has sprung in some parts of America, unprecedented drought in California has yet to shift gears. But warming temperatures in many of the Golden State's mountain watersheds could provide a trickle of relief. And new technology has some rather uplifting news for farmers and ranchers toiling over parched ground.
California Farmer: "It's all the way down there…ain't nothin' there."
Thomas Painter, NASA scientist: "About 75 to 80 percent of our water comes from the snowmelt. Understanding the snowpack is really, really important."
NASA's airborne snow observatory recently launched its first flight of the snowmelt season. Flying over the Sierra Nevada range, scientists gather crucial information that could help allocate water resources amidst the prolonged dry spell.
Armed with the latest high-tech instruments, the aircraft's cameras and lasers can accurately measure snow depth and other important statistics.
Thomas Painter, NASA scientist: "How fast does it melt? Where does it melt? How is it accumulated? Until this project, we really have not had spatially complete information. We've had very patchy information."
The bulk of snowmelt knowledge previously came from ground surveys, which were often inaccurate and incomplete. But getting the lowdown from up high has been a revelation to researchers.
Thomas Painter, NASA scientist: "We can add up how much water there is in the mountain snowpack in the entire basin. In past years, it's just been what percentage these few locations, about five or six, are telling us there is relative to the last 30 years."
Back on the ground, there is one silver – or rather gold – lining to California's weather woes.
Prospector: "If you see a good size flake, that's when you get excited."
Low water levels are fueling a modern day gold rush, as prospectors search for the precious metal in the same area that drew hordes of fortune seekers in 1849.
Rudy Price, amateur gold prospector: "I do understand that it's a dramatic impact on everybody during a drought that's this severe, but at the same token I'm taking advantage of it."
And with opportunity knocking in riverbeds that haven't been exposed for decades, local suppliers may have hit the mother lode.
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Diet Mistakes: 6 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight (cont.)
Check out our list of common diet mistakes people make, and see if any sound familiar to you.
Diet Mistake No. 1: Racing to the Finish
There's no reward for finishing your meal in record time -- unless you're a contestant in a hot dog eating contest! Our hectic schedules have led many of us to adopt the unhealthy habit of rapid eating.
"We need to adopt more of the leisurely, European-style eating so that we can savor our food, taste every bite, and get the signal of fullness before overeating," says Tara Gidus, MS, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.
Diet Mistake No. 2: Skipping Meals
Research shows that breakfast skippers weigh more than breakfast eaters. There is a misconception that skipping breakfast -- or any meal -- saves calories. The truth is that most people who eat fewer than three meals usually end up eating more calories during the course of the day.
Strive for three meals a day. Always start your day with a healthy breakfast, but be careful to choose wisely.
"Even a low-fat muffin can have as many as 400 calories and 5 grams fat," says Joanne Lichten, PhD, RD, a nutrition consultant and the author of Dining Lean.
A healthy breakfast should contain both protein and fiber. An egg, a piece of whole-wheat toast, and half a grapefruit has only 250 calories and will keep you feeling full until lunch.
Diet Mistake No. 3: Too Many Liquid Calories
Liquid calories from alcohol, smoothies, coffee with cream and sugar, sweetened juices, teas, and sodas can really contribute to weight gain. One recent study found that Americans get approximately 21% of their calories from beverages.
"When you drink beverages, you don't tend to compensate by eating less because most beverages satisfy thirst and don't impact hunger," says Gidus.
Switch from calorie-laden beverages to water, club soda, skim milk, vegetable juices, and small portions of 100% fruit juice. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation, and choose lighter drink options.
Here are some calorie counts for common beverages:
Diet Mistake No. 4: Oversized Portions
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GlaxoSmithKline Uses HIV Resistance Testing
As part of a three-year, $7.5 million service agreement, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will use ViroLogic's, South San Francisco, Calif., HIV resistance testing technology to support its drug discovery and development programs. GSK plans to use ViroLogic's assays across its virology portfolio, including its entry inhibitor program, where ViroLogic's PhenoSense HIV co-receptor tropism assay will be used to identify patients for clinical trials and to monitor response to drug treatment during the trials. According to the ViroLogic, biopharmaceutical companies are using HIV resistance testing technology in drug development to meet recommendations of the FDA Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee. The tropism assay can help both pharmaceutical companies and the FDA to effectively monitor clinical studies of entry inhibitors, they say, by offering visibility into the effectiveness of this new class of drugs.
Arrays Detect Alternative Splicing in Drug Targets
ExonHit Therapeutics, Paris, will offer a new service that uses microarrays developed with Agilent Technologies, Palo Alto, Calif., to detect alternative splicing in potential drug targets. The SpliceArray Service combines ExonHit's proprietary splice-variant content, patented probe design, and customized analysis with the Agilent microarrays. The microarrays monitor the expression of alternatively spliced exons for disease-associated isoforms at a resolution, they say, previously unattainable by microarrays. ExonHit also offers research services using G-Protein Coupled Receptor and Ion Channel microarrays. Microarrays of other "druggable" gene families are expected to be available in the coming months.
NIH Workers Criticize New Ethics Rules
The new restrictions on outside income for National Institutes of Health employees, which were announced by Elias Zerhouni, MD, NIH director, received harsh criticism from staff members, according to a report by the Washington Post. The restrictions on stock ownership and other forms of outside income went into effect this week for all agency employees. According to the Post's report, many argued the new rules are unjustifiably extreme, particularly the rule requiring all 18,000 employees, as well as spouses and dependents, to divest themselves of stock holdings in drug, biotech, and other medically oriented companies that exceed $15,000. Others wanted to know why other government bodies, such as the Department of Energy, the Department of Agriculture, or the Defense Department, were not being held to the same standards. Another attendee noted that NIH employees are subject to periodic outside evaluations and reviews by nongovernmental scientists who are not subject to the same ethics restrictions.
First Actively-Shielded 900 MHz NMR Magnet Installed
The University of Illinois at Chicago successfully installed the first actively shielded 900 MHz NMR magnet. The new instrument, from Bruker BioSpin, Billerica, Mass., is currently being used in the University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, for research on high molecular weight proteins. Bruker's 900 US2 combines the company's proprietary UltraShield and UltraStabilized technologies, which, they say, delivers the highest field strength actively-shielded NMR magnet available today. "The 900 MHz magnet is essential for the high resolution we need, and it ensures optimal performance of our TROSY (Transverse Relaxation Optimized Spectroscopy) experiments," stated Peter Gettins, PhD, professor, University of Illinois at Chicago. The shielding technology greatly reduces the magnet's footprint in the NMR facility, making room for additional instruments, he says. Bruker offers US2 magnet models at two field strengths—800 and 900 MHz.
Large Scale Analysis of Bacterial Protein Complexes
A team of scientists successfully tagged a total of 847 proteins, including 198 of the most highly conserved, soluble non-ribosomal proteins essential for life in at least one bacterial species. The interaction network containing conserved and essential protein complexes in Escherichia coli was uncovered and validated by sequential rounds of tagging and purification. The protein network includes many new interactions in pathways attacked by current antibiotics. The project, with the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children, was led by Affinium Pharmaceuticals, Toronto, Ontario, a structure-guided drug discovery and development company focused on anti-infective medicines. Eighty-five percent of the validated interactions are significant, novel interactions, and many other informative complexes were detected. The data, they say, will be used to facilitate the design of antibiotics for the treatment of serious infectious diseases.
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The National Institutes of Health's Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) will be using several low-volume liquid-handling workstations from Aurora Discovery, San Diego. The workstations will be used in the development of chemical probe research at NCGC, which is being established as part of the Molecular Libraries Screening Centers Network initiative of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research. "Low volume, liquid-management fidelity is essential to our efforts to produce innovative chemical tools and libraries for use in biological research. Workstations play a key role in meeting that need," says Christopher Austin, MD, NCGC director. The Flying Reagent Dispenser is an automated, low-volume bulk dispenser. The Picoliter Rapid Transfer Robot is a non-contact alternative for low-volume aspirate and dispense operations starting at 1nL in high-density microplates. The PicoRAPTR workstation enables construction of dose-response curves for concentration profiling applications in secondary screening.
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Notwithstanding the fact that the peace agreement between Rome and Persia was generally observed, the Euphrates frontier and Armenia remained regions of continual tension, aggravated by the fact that they had become religious frontiers as well. Yezdegird I (399–420) initially pursued a policy of religious toleration within the Persian Empire, issuing a decree in 409 that permitted the Christians to rebuild their churches and to practice their religion openly. It also established what later became known under the Turks as the millet system, whereby the Christians and other subject religious communities were accorded a special status that permitted them to deal with the Persian authorities through a communal leader that was formally appointed for the purpose by the government. However, Yezdegird's policy of religious toleration soon began to create internal problems for him with the official Persian religious establishment. Under considerable domestic pressure, the king made a dramatic reversal of policy that triggered an intense persecution of the Christians during the last five years of his reign.
The persecutions were continued by his successor Bahram V (420–439), and became so intense that a large number of Christians fled across the frontier to seek Roman protection. Bahram demanded of Theodosius II (408–450) that these Persian subjects be deported back to Persian territory. When the Byzantine (Roman) emperor refused to turn over the refugees, Bahram prepared for war. Anticipating that this would happen, the Byzantines took to the field before the Persians were fully ready for hostilities. The Byzantine commander, Ardaburius, marched his army through Armenia into the Persian province of Arzanene where he defeated the troops sent by Bahram to block his passage, and proceeded to plunder the area. But the


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Rivercrest Plantation is a treasure the whole family will enjoy! 1,000 +/- Acres bordered on the north by Rice Creek and the Cahaba River. This natural beauty includes hardwood bottoms, natural springs, 18 year old pines, rolling pastures, miles of trails for the hunter, hiker, horse enthusiast. Fenced and cross fenced. Custom built four bedroom, three bath home, 10 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace almost large enough to roast a pig. Hay barn, club house, feed house - everything needed to make a million memories! $2,700,000.
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Baptism is often called 'the gateway to the Sacraments' and is always the first sacrament someone receives. There are many reasons why someone may wish to obtain a copy of their Baptism Certificate. The two most common are (1) in preparation for the reception of one of the other sacraments and (2) issues around the admission to a denominational school, college or other institution.
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1If you do not already know, find out from someone, a family member, perhaps, where you were baptised.
2Write to the Parish Priest, Vicar, or other Minister requesting a copy of your baptism certificate. Include in your request your name at the time of your baptism and any reason for a change in name, the date of your baptism, if known, (otherwise your date of birth and your approximate age at the time of baptism) and the reason why you are asking for your certificate (particularly important if you are intending to get married, as sometimes supplementary certificates or notifications can also be provided at the same time).
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