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The stories coming out of our short-term disasters such as the Oklahoma tornadoes remind us of our humanity and capabilities. We face a long-term disaster. The Dalai Lama teaches that humanity will need to grow its capacities for compassionate altruism to deal with it.
I am not talking about the challenges of Medicare, Social Security and similar issues. They are relatively easy to solve. I am talking about the self-evident truth (although many if not most of us fail to recognize it) that humanity can not continue the pattern of the last 200 years of our Industrial Revolution for the next 200 years in terms of growth of population, depletion of the worlds resources, and the production of illth, the opposite of wealth. I have read too many articles that say economic growth is a major solution for our current problems rather than their cause.
Fortunately there are a few, especially in Vermont, who address our long term disaster. The Montpelier Bridges special section Building a New Vermont Economy often referred togrowth as a faulty solution. John Snells and Stanley McCrystals opinion pieces in recent Times Argus editions advocate for increased community service in our society and imply a re-balancing of the freedom and community paradigm toward community. Unfortunately, the Tea Partys stress on re-balancing that paradigm toward freedom gets more coverage.
I first heard about re-instituting the model of the commons to provide a sustainable way to use our physical and cultural resources at lecture at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library by a UVM professor a promising approach and one that needs more letters and study.
As a believer in evolution, I ardently hope that we humans evolve to be more compassionate and more capable of both envisioning our long term challenges and resolving them. Harris Webster
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While Egypt was considered a role model for civilization once upon a time, its inability to put a stop against barbaric acts of FGM is painful. The human rights violations where infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, and women, are having their vaginas sliced, because the notion of a woman experiencing sexual pleasure is distasteful, are not dwindling.
The one aspect I constantly struggle with every Ramadan is my clothing choice. I feel that if I am fasting, I should dress closer in accordance with the Muslim dress code. But is my ultimate goal that one day I will leave Ramadan dressing more conservatively for the rest of the year? I am not sure, but maybe.
Six years ago, I could not imagine the day my son would go into grade 1, let along imagine my son asking me if he can fast. Last week, he said to me: "I want to fast with you and dad. Please, please, please!" I was silent at first, not knowing how to tell him that there is no way I am letting him fast 17 hours.
Traditionally, Muslims are not allowed to eat throughout the day while they fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Although individuals with illnesses are usually exempt from fasting, I try my best to do what I can. It's an interesting struggle to keep the balance between fulfilling my religious responsibilities and keeping my health in check. The criticism is endless, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! My doctors have advised me against fasting numerous times, but I think it should be a personal choice.
Ramadan is scheduled to commence later this week and I am not looking forward to it. The Islamic calendar is lunar based, so Ramadan shifts by approximately 10 days every year. Fasting during the winter months is easy with dawn being so late and sunset being so early. Fasting during the summer months is brutal -- dawn is currently at 3:45 a.m. and sunset is at 9 p.m.
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Sameer Sarmast leaves the house each day with his wallet, his keys and... dates."I'll carry a little sandwich...
Give 30 is an initiative established in 2012, tapping into Ramadan's lessons on social solidarity, to mobilize everyone -- regardless of faith or background -- to address the challenges of hunger in our society. Hunger in Canada is not an issue of food scarcity. Rather, it is directly related to income sufficiency and security.
The atmosphere in Damascus' old city became just a little bit tenser at the start of the last week of Ramadan when Syrian army soldiers were deployed here for the first time since the revolution began in March last year. The soldiers were seemingly under orders to search various houses, especially those in which the few remaining foreigners live. The house I was staying in was one of them.

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This invention relates to the preservation of perishable foods or other substances in evacuated containers and more particularly to apparatus for evacuating and sealing containers.
It is well recognized that deterioration of perishable foods can be inhibited if the foods are stored in containers from which air has been evacuated. Preservation of many substances other than foods can also be enhanced by vacuum packing. Photographic film negatives and silver objects are typical examples.
Vacuum packing of foods in processing plants is usually accomplished with complex and expensive machinery that is not practical for use in smaller scale operations. In restaurants and in the home, for example, relatively small quantities of foods are stored for consumption at a later date. The foods can be maintained in a fresher condition and the storage period can be prolonged by using evacuated containers including in instances where the stored foods are refrigerated.
A variety of container sealing devices have heretofore been developed for the purpose of enabling sealing and evacuation of containers. These have not proven to be entirely satisfactory for several reasons. Such devices typically include a container lid having an air passage and some form of valve for enabling withdrawal of air through the passage and subsequent closure and sealing of the passage. Some of these prior systems require an undesirably complicated and costly valve mechanism. Some are usable only with a particular form of specialized container. Others may be difficult to re-open when the contents of the container are to be recovered.
The more economical prior devices of this kind have a closure member at the air passage of the container lid that is typically of one of three kinds which are a plug that fits into the passage, a spherical ball check valve element or a flat piece of material that overlays the passage and a portion of the adjacent area of the lid. An inverted cup, coupled to a vacuum pump, is temporarily placed over the passage and the closure lifts to enable an outflow of air through the passage. When the vacuum source is deactivated, external air pressure acts against the closure member in a manner which seals the passage.
Each of the above discussed forms of closure member is subject to problems. Both plugs and spherical ball closures require that the passage in which they seat be formed very precisely or leakage will occur. Thin flat members that overlay the passage are subject to the same problem since it is only the portion of the member that is immediately over the passage that experiences a net downward force from ambient air pressure after the container is evacuated. Consequently, the peripheral portions of such a member that are not directly over the passage tend to be flexed upwardly and are out of contact with the surface of the lid. These upwardly flexed portions limit the zone of sealing contact to the edge of the passage and are also susceptible to being snagged and dislodged by movements in the vicinity of the container lid. In general, each of these three forms of passage closure have been less reliable than would be desirable and leakage has been a common problem.
The present invention is directed to overcoming one or more of the problems discussed above.
In one aspect, the present invention provides apparatus for enabling evacuation and sealing of a container by a vacuum pump having a cup-like air intake, the container being of a type which has a rigid rim defining a container opening. The apparatus includes a lid adapted for sealing engagement on the container rim over the container opening and which has an air passage that extends from the outer surface of the lid to the interior of the container when the lid is on the container. A hollow valve is disposed on the outer surface of the lid over the air passage and is proportioned to fit within the air intake of the vacuum pump. The lower portion of the valve is a resilient skirt which extends round a hollow interior chamber within the valve. The chamber is open at the underside of the valve and is broader than than the air passage of the lid. Thus upon removal of the vacuum pump intake, external air pressure exerts a sealing force on an area of the valve that is larger than the area of the air passage thereby providing a strong and reliable seal, Further means are provided for inhibiting removal of the valve from the lid.
In another aspect of the invention, the means for inhibiting removal of the valve from the lid includes a stem which extends down from the body of the valve through the air passage in the lid to a location which is within the container when the lid is engaged on the container. The lower end of the stem carries an enlargement that is broader than the air passage.
In another aspect, the invention provides a system for vacuum sealing a container which includes a vacuum source, a vacuum hose extending from the source and a hollow cup on the end of the hose. A rigid lid having a small air passage is fitted onto the container rim over a resilient seal. A hollow valve formed of resilient material and proportioned to be received within the hollow cup of the vacuum source is disposed over the air passage of the lid. The valve has a hollow interior region that is open at the underside of the valve and which is of greater breadth than the air passage. A stem extends down from the valve through the air passage and carries an enlargement at the lower end that is broader than the air passage and which is downwardly spaced from the lid when the valve is against the upper surface of the lid.
In still another aspect of the invention, a valve for attachment to the lid of a container over an air passage in the lid has a body which is broader than the air passage and the lower portion of the valve body is a resilient skirt that extends around a hollow interior chamber within the valve. The chamber is also broader than the air passage and is open at the underside of the valve. A stem extends down from the valve body through the chamber to a location spaced below the skirt and carries an enlargement at that location that is also broader than the air passage.
The invention enables vacuum packing of foods or other materials with a minimum of effort, costs and complications and in a highly reliable manner Components of the system can be reused and are compatible with both new and pre-existing containers of diverse different types. The valve in the preferred form of the invention does not seat in the passage through which air is exhausted from the container nor on the edge of that passage. The configuration of the valve member creates a continuous sealing zone that is on the surface of the container lid and spaced apart from the passage through which air is exhausted from the container. Consequently the passage need not be precisely formed and sealing is not adversely affected by irregularities in the shape of the passage or by bits of food or debris that may be present in the passage. The valve configuration extends the vacuum region out of the container itself to a location over the lid that is of greater diameter than the air passage in the lid. Consequently, external air pressure exerts sealing force against an area of the valve that is greater than the area of the air passage itself. This produces a very strong sealing force and reliably prevents leakage of air into the container. The enhanced sealing force does not make it more difficult to break the seal as this can be accomplished by squeezing the resilient valve to deform it prior to lifting the valve away from the container lid.
The invention, together with further aspects and advantages thereof, may be further understood by reference to the following description of the preferred embodiments and by reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of certain components of a system for evacuating and sealing a container in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a foreshortened elevation section view of a portion of the apparatus of FIG. 1 taken along line 2--2 thereof.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a valve component of the preceding figures.
FIG. 4 is an elevation section view of a modified form of the valve component.
FIG. 5 is another perspective view of the apparatus of the preceding figures depicting use of the system during the stage at which a container is being evacuated.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the apparatus adapted for simultaneously evacuating and sealing a plurality of containers such as at a restaurant salad bar.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of still another embodiment of the apparatus which is also adapted for simultaneously evacuating and sealing a plurality of containers.
Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawings, a system 11 in accordance with the invention can be adapted for evacuating and sealing containers 12 of any of a wide variety of types provided that at least the rim 13 which defines the container opening 15 is formed of rigid material. The container 12 of this particular example is cylindrical and formed of rigid plastic but the system 11 is also adaptable to containers having other shapes and which are formed of other materials.
The container 12 need not necessarily have any specialized characteristics in order to be compatible with the evacuating and sealing system 11. Thus the system 11 may be used with pre-existing containers that are found in restaurants, homes, food processing centers and the like.
Components of the system 11 include a lid 14 adapted for fitting onto the container rim 13 and a valve member 16 loosely attached to the lid as will hereinafter be described in more detail. Lid 14 may be of the type that fastens to the container 12 by threads or other means but this is not necessary in all cases since external air pressure acts to clamp the lid on the container once it has been evacuated.
Referring to FIG. 2, the lid 14 of this example is a flat circular disk formed of rigid material and having a downwardly directed peripheral edge 17 proportioned to extend a short distance below the top of container rim 13 when the lid is emplaced on container 12. Edge 17 is curved to form an annular seat 18 for a resilient seal 19 which is compressed against rim 13 when the lid 14 is drawn down by external air pressure, the seal being a rubber O-ring in this example although other forms of seal may also be used.
Lid 14 is transpierced by a small passage or hole 21 through which air is evacuated from container 12, the passage being centrally located on the lid in this example although it may also be situated elsewhere. As the passage 21 does not serve as a valve seat, it need not be cast or machined or ground to a precise form. Thus, pre-existing container lids can easily be adapted for use as a component of the present system simply by drilling or punching a hole through the lid.
Referring jointly to FIGS. 2 and 3, valve 16 is situated on the outer surface 22 of lid 14 over the air passage 21. At least the lower portion 23 of valve member 16 is formed of resilient material, the entire member being a unitary hollow body of rubber in this example. The lower portion 23 of valve 16 is a continuous skirt which extends around a hollow interior region 24 of the valve that is open at the underside of the valve. The lower portion 23, including the hollow interior region 24, has a greater breadth or diameter than the air passage 21 of lid 14. Thus the hollow interior region 24 of the valve 16 overlaps portions of the outer surface 22 of lid 14 that are adjacent to air passage 21 and extends the vacuum region defined by container 12 outward over a sizable area of the upper surface 22 of lid 14. Consequently/ after evacuation of the container 12, the external atmosphere exerts pressure against a greater area of valve 16 than would be the case if the underside of the valve was exposed to vacuum only at air passage 21. This produces a very strong sealing force and reliably prevents leakage.
Evacuation of the container 12 and interior region 24 of valve 16 results in atmospheric pressure forces that may urge the upper portion 26 of the valve downward towards lid 14 at least in instances where the valve is a unitary body of resilient material. To prevent an irregular buckling of the valve under these circumstances, which might disrupt the desired seal, the upper portion 26 of the valve 16 has a smaller breadth or diameter than the lower portion 23. The upper portion 26 has the shape of an inverted cup, which is preferably of diminishing diameter in the downward direction, and is joined to the upper edge of the lower portion 23 by a horizontally extending transition region 27 of the elastomeric material. Thus any deformation of the valve 16 by external air pressure simply causes flexing of the transition region 27 to enable the upper portion 26 to sink downward while maintaining a coaxial relationship with the lower portion 23 and a symmetrical configuration of the valve as a whole. The resulting abutment of the flexed transition region 27 against the inside of lower portion 23 makes the lower portion more resistant to deformation.
Means 29 are provided for loosely attaching valve member 16 to lid 14 to prevent separation of the components and to prevent inadvertent dislodging of the valve member 16 when the container 12 is evacuated. Such means 29, in this example, includes a stem 31 which extends down from the center of the the upper portion 26 of valve 16 through the hollow interior region 24 and lid passage 21 to a location below the lid 14. The diameter of stem 31 is smaller than the diameter of passage 21 to avoid blockage of air flow through the passage. The lower end of stem 31 carries an enlargement 33 which is broader than passage 24 and which is spaced a small distance downward from the lid 14 when the valve member 16 is resting on the lid. Thus the valve member 16 cannot be pulled away from lid 14 but can lift a small distance, as indicated by dashed lines 16a to enable escape of air from container 12 through passage 21.
The stem 31 of this embodiment is integral with other portions of the valve 16 and thus is formed of the same resilient elastomeric material. Thus the enlargement 33 can be forced through air passage 21 as it is compressible. Forcing of the enlargement 33 through passage 21 is facilitated if the enlargement has the shape of an inverted truncated cone and has a lower end that is of smaller diameter than the passage and an upper end that is of slightly greater diameter than the passage. This tapered configuration also advantageously increases the resistance of the stem 31 to withdrawal from the passage 21.
The stem 31 need not be an integral resilient portion of the valve 16 body. Referring to FIG. 4, the stem 31a can be a threaded screw and the enlargement 33a can be a locknut which is engaged on the lower end of the screw after it has been inserted through lid passage 21 The upper portion of the hollow interior region 24 within valve 16 is shaped to conform with the head 32 of the screw and a lip 28 on the inside wall of the valve extends under the peripheral region of the screw head to attach the screw to the body of valve 16. A small flat washer 34 is preferably disposed between the lip 28 and screw head 32. A rib 36 extending down from the top wall of the upper portion 26a of the valve 16 is received in the slot 37 of screw head 32 to prevent turning of the screw 31a when locknut 33a is being engaged.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 5, air is evacuated from container 12 by a vacuum pump 38 that may be of known construction and which has a vacuum hose 39 into which air is drawn in response to operation of a control switch 41. An inverted hollow cup 41 formed of resilient material such as rubber is secured to the end of hose 39 through a tubular fitting 42 Cup 41 has a hollow interior region 43 which is sufficiently broad to enable the cup to be placed on lid 14 over valve 16 and which is of sufficient height to enable the above described lifting of the valve. Cup 41 is preferably proportioned to locate the interior wall 44 of the cup in an outwardly spaced relationship to valve 16. This facilitates gripping and squeezing of the cup in order to withdraw it at the completion of the evacuation without disturbing the valve 16 in the process.
Cup 41 need not be manually held in contact with lid 14 throughout the evacuation process as external air pressure acts to urge the cup against lid 14. The suction generated by vacuum pump 38 holds the valve 16 in the lifted position 16a as long as an outflow of air from container 12 is occurring.
The reduction of pressure within container 12 causes the external air pressure to clamp lid 14 onto container rim 13, compressing seal 19 in the process. Upon removal of cup 41 as described above air pressure also clamps valve 16 against lid 14 thereby completing the sealing of the evacuated container 12. As the hollow interior region 24 within valve 16 is broader than the air exhaust passage 21 itself, air pressure generates a very strong clamping force against the valve and thereby assures that leakage will not occur while the contents of container 12 are being stored. The valve configuration makes it practical to use higher degrees of vacuum than are customary in the art without creating a risk of leakage and to thereby increase food storage life.
The strong clamping force does not cause difficulties when the evacuated container 12 is to be re-opened as the vacuum can be easily broken by squeezing or compressing the valve 16 radially inward with the thumb and forefinger of one hand. This allows air to enter region 24 and thus the container 12 itself, equalizing pressures and enabling easy lifting of the lid 14.
Broadening of the valve 16 results in a still greater sealing force but also requires greater manual effort to break the vacuum. It has been found that a valve 16 having an inside diameter of about five eighths of an inch at the lower end and an outside diameter of about three quarters of an inch provides an optimum balancing of sealing force and ease of breaking of the vacuum although this should not be considered to be limiting as valves with other dimensions are also practical. The cup 41 at the end of vacuum hose 39 may then have an inside diameter of about one inch for similar reasons although, again, this should not be considered to be limiting.
The invention can also be adapted for simultaneous evacuation and sealing of a plurality of containers. Referring to FIG. 6, for example, the salad bars 46 which are commonly found in restaurants typically have a table 47 with a number of recessed receptacles 48 containing different types of food. A system 11b for vacuum packing the contents of the salad bar 46 in place during periods when the restaurant is closed may include a lid 14b which is sufficiently large and of appropriate shape to cover the entire table 47 or a predetermined portion of the table. The lid 14b may have downwardly directed edges 17b with a resilient sealing element 19b at the bottom for seating against the peripheral region of the table. A valve 16b of the previously described type is attached to lid 14b in the manner previously described over an air exhaust passage 21b in the lid. In large installations, it may be desirable to provide additional passages 21b and valves 16b for connection to plural vacuum pumps or to plural inlets of a large vacuum pump, in order to speed up the process of evacuating the salad bar.
The arrangement of FIG. 6 is suitable for salad bars 46 or the like in which the food receptacles 48 are built in integral components of the table 47 or are separate containers that rest upon a fluid tight table or the like Referring to FIG. 7, the food receptacles are sometimes separate containers 12c which have flanges 49 at the top and which seat in well described above with reference to FIG. 6 can be used with the salad bar of FIG. 7 if seals of any of various known types are situated between the container flanges 49 and underlying regions of the the table 47c. Alternately, a manifold like lid 14c may be used which has vertically spaced top and bottom panels 50 and 52 respectively and sides 53 which jointly form a chamber 54. Openings 56 in the bottom panel 52 are located to overlay each of the containers 12c. Annular O-rings 19c are seated in the underside of bottom panel 51 in an encircling relationship with each of the openings 56 and in position to be compressed against the flanges 49 of containers 12c when the interior region of the lid 14c is evacuated. Such evacuation and sealing may be accomplished in the manner hereinbefore described through a valve 16c of the above described type that is located on top panel 51.
While the invention has been described with respect to certain specific preferred embodiments, many modifications and variations are possible and it is not intended to limit the invention except as defined in the following claims.
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The story of me and Eragon may not fit the typical blind date setup you've seen. This was not the instantly charming, suave, sophisticated book that I normally go for. In fact, Eragon and I have known each other for quite some time. We met while I was still in high school, had a brief fling, and then went our separate ways. So when Treavor G. suggested that I give The Inheritance Cycle a try, I thought that maybe a few years of extra maturity would shed a new light on our relationship.
Eragon is the story of a young boy named Eragon (no way!). He lives in a small mountain village with his uncle and cousin, until one day he comes across a strange stone. Little does he know that this stone is a dragon egg, and he is about to become the last in a dynasty of Dragon Riders. Dragon Riders possess inhuman powers, and Eragon must choose which side he will take in the face of a dying tyrannical empire. His is a story of knights, elves, mystical forests, and ancient magic. It is pure, unadulterated high fantasy that, while it succeeds wildly in some ways, still fails in others.
Some people would rather see a novel idea executed poorly, than a familiar idea executed well. I think this is where many people are divided on Eragon. The concepts within are not new to anybody who has read any sort of high fantasy epic. The young orphan whose family is killed, with an unknown but powerful destiny, who goes on to be the linchpin of a civil war and is ultimately "the one." It is essentially Star Wars meets Lord of the Rings, and there are so many elements taken from the latter that it toes the line between homage and blatant plagiarism. However, the author's love for fantasy worlds also carries the work. It is clear that Paolini has put countless hours into crafting Alagaesia and its denizens. There are diverse languages, rich landscapes, and a political atmosphere that would put other fantasy masters to shame.
Where many epics have an obvious delineation between "good" and "evil," Paolini makes nearly all of his characters three-dimensional, with conflicting internal desires and colorful, questionable, human motivations. Although this is a fantasy world, the characters and places are so very believable. Paolini excels in understanding how the world works and what drives flawed people to make choices – both individually and as a society. A fantastical universe is fun to write, but when done properly can also be a vehicle for studying more fundamental human inclination. I believe works should be judged on their own merit, but it's worth mentioning here that Paolini wrote this book when he was merely 16 years old. I have met grown adults and read classics that have less grasp on the real world than Paolini demonstrates here.
It is obvious that the author loves and cares for this universe he has created. Unfortunately, he seems to lose steam somewhere in the last third of the book. Up until our daring protagonists reach the Beorn Mountains, the pacing of the plot is interesting, characters are mysterious, and we're not sure what's going to happen next. It keeps us going. All of a sudden, though, Eragon and his dragon reach their destination and the plot seems to drag down – information is suddenly dumped on us, Eragon's learning progress is stagnated, there are no immediate threats. And so it drags. It feels as though Paolini loses the joy of running through this fantasy world and becomes too concerned with getting his character from point A to point B. As a whole, the plot is somewhat predictable, and the conclusion feels just a little too tidy.
I think Eragon is a good effort by a good author that starts off well, but fails to reach its full potential. As a blind date, I certainly enjoyed the time spent here but there weren't any fireworks for me. No sudden rekindling of a childhood crush. There is no pretension, Eragon is what it is, and I can appreciate that. I don't think there will be a second date for me, but I know there's someone out there who is just waiting to fall head over heels into this story.
A good, well paced read. Looking forward to seeing how this series stacks up.
I'm not sure how Christopher Paolini managed to publish this and not end up with a plagiarism court case. I seems like I've come across almost everything somewhere else, Star Wars, David Eddings, Anne Mccaffrey, LOTR.
The writing style also annoys me; yes, yes I know he was only 15 when he wrote it. Well, it really shows. Should have stuck with Fanfiction and published something original later in life.
Eragon is a young boy who is out hunting in the woods and finds a blue "stone." Later this "stone" hatches and there is a little baby blue dragon. Eragon's home gets burned down and he has to leave, a man named Brom goes with him because he knows magic and has knowledge about dragons. They travel to a town where all the resident have been killed and lay in piles, they are then ambushed by Urgals(Tall pig/man creatures with horns.) Eragon has named his dragon Saphira and they both practice talking to each other in their heads(telekinesis.) Brom gets killed and Eragon buries him and at the same time meats a new com-rad... Murtagh. They travel together and try to escape an evil army, they flee to the hidden army who wishes to take out the evil one. They join that army and Eragon, Saphira, and Murtagh ight endless amounts of Urgals, then they fight a shade(demon.) They end up defeating him by dropping a giant crystal on him.
I rated Eragon a full five stars because I think that it's one of the best books I've ever read. It has great vocab and this book review I can actually rate this one for about sixth grade and above. If you're the kind of person who likes action then this is one of the best, it has loads of fight scenes. If you read this book please don't watch the movie, the movie made this wonderful book seem like trash. If you like big books, the whole series are all big fun and enticing stories. My review of this book is pretty accurate because I didn't want to spoil all the important details. I hope that when you read this book that you will love and adore it as much as I did.
''Eragon,'' for all its flaws, is an authentic work of great talent. The story is gripping; it may move awkwardly, but it moves with force. The power of ''Eragon'' lies in its overall effects -- in the sweep of the story and the conviction of its storyteller. Here, Paolini is leagues ahead of most writers, and it is exactly here that his youth is on his side.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0440240735, Mass Market Paperback)Here's a great big fantasy that you can pull over your head like a comfy old sweater and disappear into for a whole weekend. Christopher Paolini began Eragon when he was just 15, and the book shows the influence of Tolkien, of course, but also Terry Brooks, Anne McCaffrey, and perhaps even Wagner in its traditional quest structure and the generally agreed-upon nature of dwarves, elves, dragons, and heroic warfare with magic swords.
Eragon, a young farm boy, finds a marvelous blue stone in a mystical mountain place. Before he can trade it for food to get his family through the hard winter, it hatches a beautiful sapphire-blue dragon, a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon, and when his family is killed by the marauding Ra'zac, he discovers that he is the last of the Dragon Riders, fated to play a decisive part in the coming war between the human but hidden Varden, dwarves, elves, the diabolical Shades and their neanderthal Urgalls, all pitted against and allied with each other and the evil King Galbatorix. Eragon and his dragon Saphira set out to find their role, growing in magic power and understanding of the complex political situation as they endure perilous travels and sudden battles, dire wounds, capture and escape.
In spite of the engrossing action, this is not a book for the casual fantasy reader. There are 65 names of people, horses, and dragons to be remembered and lots of pseudo-Celtic places, magic words, and phrases in the Ancient Language as well as the speech of the dwarfs and the Urgalls. But the maps and glossaries help, and by the end, readers will be utterly dedicated and eager for the next book, Eldest. (Ages 10 to 14) --Patty Campbell
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In Aagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.
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Army Major Chris Crawford's home on Griffin Road caught fire Tuesday afternoon. Major Crawford lived in the home with his wife Marie and seven daughters.
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Integrating environmental safeguards into flood relief, response and recovery
Pakistan has been affected by the worst floods in living memory – according to government figures almost 14 million people have been affected. When a disaster of such magnitude occurs, saving human lives, alleviating suffering and reducing economic loss take priority. During this phase of disaster management – relief and response - emergency needs, water supplies and sanitation, food aid, setting up shelters, health needs must be supplied in the shortest possible time. …
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Water Conservation in East Asia
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One billion hectares of lost forests could be restored
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World Environment Day: Stop and think about life
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Celebrating International Biodiversity Day
Today IUCN celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity focusing on the links between biodiversity, human development and people's livelihoods. This has special significance for every plant and animal on Earth, particularly during this International Year of Biodiversity, and comes at a time when world leaders are setting new targets to stop biodiversity loss. … | Chinese
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Saving biodiversity isn't rocket science
The best possible science needs to be available to governments and policy makers as they strive to find solutions to the biodiversity crisis. Independent, credible scientific advice delivered in a relevant and readily usable way for decision making is the key to effective policies. …
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Researchers may have identified how a bacterial ribosome methylating protein present in certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus renders the pathogen resistant to seven classes of antibiotics. The work, by scientists from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, and Pennsylvania State University, is published in the early online edition of Science. The paper is titled "Structural Basis for Methyl Transfer by a Radical SAM Enzyme."
The work by Penn State associate professor Squire Booker, Ph.D., and colleagues, is founded on the discovery a number of years ago that a nonhuman Staphylococcus pathogen, S. sciuri, had evolved a new nucleic acid methylating gene, cfr, which effectively rendered the bacterium resistant to antibiotics. This same cfr gene was subsequently found to have crossed over into pathogenic human strains of S. aureus, and these bacteria were also resistant to a number of antibiotics that target the large subunit of the bacterial ribosome.
The researchers have now looked more closely at how the cfr protein catalyzes methylation of a bacterial 23S rRNA nucleotide in comparison with organism's native methylating protein, rlmN. Both rlmN and cfr belong to the radical SAM (RS) superfamily of enzymes.
What they have found through this work and previous research published in Science earlier this month, is that while the two proteins catalyze methylation of adenosine A2503 on the ribosomal RNA, rlmN methylates the C2 position of A2503, whereas cfr, which is evolutionarily related to rlmN, catalyzes a similar modification at C8 of A2503. It is this modification that confers drug resistance, because it prevents the antibiotic from binding to the ribosome.
"What had perplexed scientist is that the locations to which RlmN and Cfr add molecular tags are chemically different from all others to which tags routinely are appended and should be resistant to modification by standard chemical methods," Dr. Booker explains. "What we've discovered here is so exciting because it represents a truly new chemical mechanism for methylation. We now have a very clear chemical picture of a very clever mechanism for antibiotic resistance that some bacteria have evolved."
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