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I apologize. It's too easy to make a crack about whether or not a film adaptation of a novel about clones is a "good enough clone" of the book itself. But that is the question, isn't it? As is with all film adaptations – they can either interpret the essence of the story in their own way, or they can mimic it almost page by page. Or, in the case of Never Let Me Go – do neither.
Let's get the worst part out of the way: Never Let Me Go – based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro and directed by Mark Romanek (whose last film was One Hour Photo in 2002) – feels like you put the novel into a meat grinder, then took a handful of the squiggly meat shreds and left the rest. The real meat of it – the essence, what really made it – is gone. But it remains at least recognizable from the random bits and pieces that are left. Now less metaphorically, the best stuff was probably left on the cutting room floor. Or even worse, left out of the script entirely. (It was written for the screen by Alex Garland.)
You know that creepy myth – or hopefully a myth – that if you had "organ donor" on your license, and you were in a terrible accident, the doctors might not save your life in order to get your organs to someone in need of a donation? That chilling notion we shudder at is the very world that main characters Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy of Never Let Me Go are brought into. These are clones, and from the moment of their creation, their purpose was to grow up to donate their vital organs, cutting their lives short in order for others to survive. The novel is heartbreaking, relatable, haunting, surreal, yet conceivable. It's masterful dystopia – something so awful you can hardly imagine, but really, you can imagine it all the same. You can almost buy it as a truth, something within reach. (I commented more in detail on this aspect in a recent USA Today article by Maria Puente.)
Yes, it's impossible for most of us to read a novel and then watch the film adaptation without being judgmental and biased. You know what makes the story good, so when it's not there, it's hugely disappointing. You already know the potential before it doesn't stack up. And in this case, that has a lot to do with it on my end. But this is also the kind of movie that will feel disjointed and incomplete even to most viewers who know nothing about the story beforehand.
So instead of giving you a book report and telling you how amazing the novel is and that you should read it (just do it), I'll focus on what I think the film adaptation's biggest strengths and (more so) weaknesses were.
In the novel and the film, there are three phases: 1) childhood and life as students at Halisham – a sort of boarding school in the England countryside for future donors, where they are educated and heavily sheltered from the world; 2) departure from protective Halisham and gained independence in a remote place called "The Cottages," where the characters go to transition into the real world and prepare to become carers (for their fellow donors) or donors themselves; and 3) the actual process of donating, and ultimately "completing" – a cold, distancing euphemism for "dying" once a clone's body gives out after one or multiple donations.
Here's the good of the adaptation: It's beautiful with natural and delicate cinematography. It portrays almost all of the scenes from the novel as I had pictured them while reading. The acting probably isn't to blame (starring Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield) – though it should be noted that Garfield is the best part of the entire film. He captures and understands who Tommy is as Ishiguro seems to have intended: youthful with a sort of naive childishness even in adulthood, but likewise a dark, thoughtful soul. He did his homework, and it shows. (And one of his scenes had me straight up in tears.) In these ways, the film moved me, reminding me how wonderful this story was and making me grateful to see some of it projected in front of me. This is a story of generation – our 1984, our warped Great Expectations. Our own dystopian sci-fi meets coming-of-age masterpiece.
One of the main points of the novel is to take the experience of life and speed it up in a way. As we grow older, we start to think at some point in a state of panic, "I don't have enough time." We wanted to do this and enjoy that before we died, but for these characters, they don't have the luxury of waiting to find out if they'll have that chance. Their future is laid out for them, and none of them have enough time; "having time" is simply not their purpose. A distorted and mercilessly cruel coming-of-age, it's growing up fast-forwarded – childhood to teens to adulthood, and then it's definitively over too soon.
In Ishiguro's novel, you can feel the weight and anxiety and nearly drown in it. But the problem with the film is that it just feels like a rushed movie and nothing more. In merely one hour and forty-five minutes (a short length these days), Romanek touches on all three phases of life according to Never Let Me Go, but fails to engage the viewer in any of them. Thus, we feel distant and unattached to the main characters – we have little to go on. It's too fleeting and almost careless, given the brilliant degree to which Ishiguro achieved this effect in his also relatively short, less-than-300-paged novel.
While there are several important themes within this complex book, ultimately the film zoomed in on the two big ones: love and art. The students at Halisham are highly encouraged to be creative and produce poetry, paintings, drawings, and essays. Through this, Never Let Me Go brings up many philosophical questions: Does art reveal our souls? Is it useful, important? Does it make us human? This is a truly fascinating topic, but one that the film seems to dwell on almost too much – the complex history behind art and what it means for the characters practically left in the dust. Instead, it feels stale and the characters come off as having little foundation to go on (when in fact, it's quite the opposite).
The same questions of art nearly go hand-in-hand with love as the characters grow up and get swept away in one of the many theories in the donor community: that is, if two donors are really "properly in love," they may be able to apply for a "deferral" and delay their donations a few years in order to be together. They still aren't considered completely human, but the idea is that perhaps there's a way for the world to have mercy on these clones once they reveal some kind of soul or profound feeling. Creativity and love are thought to be what determines which clones are human enough for such an opportunity.
Seeing these big themes portrayed in a unique light onscreen would have been powerful…if only we had been able to see more of these characters on film, get to know them, feel some kind of truth in their relationships. But with all the talk of "looking into souls" and finding out if clones "have souls at all," ironically, the viewer leaves the theater knowing little to nothing about the souls of Tommy, Ruth, or Kathy. The characters live through three phases of life but the audience skips through them to the point where you think to yourself, "Just because the movie tells me you two are in love doesn't mean I really believe it."
And that, it seems, is the greatest tragedy of the Never Let Me Go adapted to screen. Whether it is the fault of the directing, the writing, the editing, or the acting, this crucial element that worked so well in the novel didn't translate cinematically. These characters were never supposed to match the sterility of the cold hospital operating rooms they were destined for. They were supposed to prove the world wrong. They were supposed to feel human.


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M.P. Split OKed With Hitch Dixon (Char-Koosta): — It will be a rich harvest Thanksgiving for some 5,681 tribal members this year, the white man is pay ing for the turkey. Tribal Council Chairman Harold Mitchell, Jr., received written notification October 18 that the Council's Montana j Power rate increase distribution plan had been approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs According to Tribal Secretary Fred Houle, Jr., the Checks, which will amount to $2,000 per member, will be mailed out the day after Thanksgiving, November 24. In approving the 100% per capita dividends. Commissioner Louis R. Bruce noted that Tribal Members had put the earlier $3,955.15 Land Settlement checks to good use and it appeared to be in the best interest of Indian self-determination that the Monana Power monies be distributed. In his letter, the Commissioner also noted that there was a fly in the ointment. Bruce pointed out that the Montana Power monies, regarded technically as regular income may be taxable under'Internal Revenue Service regulations. The land settlement monies, on the other hand, were specifically exempt from income tax status. According to Tribal Secre t tary Fred Houle, Jr., it is the position of the Tribe that the money is not taxable. The fact is that the Tribe itself is not taxable on the income since the United States takes the income in its own name. When a per capita payment is made of some part of Tribal income, it is a distribution of capital in the hands of the United States for the Tribes; and capital distributions are never taxed. Clearly the tribal member did not earn the income. The effect of tax which might be imposed on the rent increase dividends will be partially offset by a new State-Federal ruling on eligibility for public assistance. Under the new guildelines, welfare, commodities, education grants and other areas of public assistance will not be affected by annual tribal income dividends not exceeding $2,500 per person, (cont. on next page) World Wowed By Arlee Couple Arlee (Char-Koosta): For a brief moment last month the southern reservation hamlet of Arlee shared world headlines with Paris, London, New York and Saigon.....Louis Ninepipe, a full-blooded Salish whose roots extend all the way to the Bitterroot valley, got married. Of course marriage is not normally a front-page item but the attention of the world was briefly focused on Arlee because Ninepipe, who is 80, married a 23 year old English woman, Vivian Rica Redwing. A photograph of the beaming couple ran nation-wide Oct. 18 on the Associated Press wires and appeared in newspapers from coast-to-coast. Another picture, taken by a Missoula photographer, appeared later that week in the London Daily Mirror and last week an assigned photographer from New York appeared at Nine pipe's log cabin doorstep for (cont. on page 10) Salish, Kootenai, Pend #d Orielles Tribes Volume 2, Number 13 MOON OF AUTUMN 3 KOOSTA .....^¦.¦;^"M^í^eíS^?^SS^NÏ+:•^xi•^:•:•íx^•:•:)^*: . ' i PRICE 10c Valley Opened, Sawmill Closed Pack River Valley Loggmg Sawmill Unit Opened Nixed Dixon: (Char-Koosta)— A three months study on the feasiblity of the tribe going into the sawmill business has nixed the proposed purchase of the Pack River facility in Pol-son. The study, conducted by Mason and Associates of Seattle and reviewed by Bureau of Indian Affairs Forester, Paul Kipp, Forestry Management consultant, Leo Cummins, and Tribal Economic Advisor, Ron Trosper concluded that Pack River's asking price of $5 million was entirely unreasonable and a salvage price of $650,000 with an added $650, 000 for modernization and improvement of the mill would only result in a "marginal investment". However, Mason and the three analysts agreed that further studies into building and operating a new tribal sawmill might substantially increase the tribe's income from the reservation's standing timber. The study was presented at Friday's Tribal Council meeting by Kipp with the assistance of Cummins and Trosper. The five hour presentation of the (cont. on page 6) Dixon (Char-Koosta):---The Valley logging unit, the most ambitious one-bid cut in the (history of the reservation has been opened to bidding. The Tribal Council last Friday put the 81.3 million board feet up for sale with administrative bid-floors of $60 per thousand board feet for Ponderosa and $50 per thousand board feet for fir, larch, and other species. The seven to two vote to open the 16,000 acre tract to logging followed the Council's rejection of a Pack River offer to sell the old Dupuis saw mill in Poison. In July, the Council had postponed the Valley sale pending the completion of a Bureau of Indian Affairs contracted study on the feasibility of purchasing the mill. It was felt by the Council then that the timber from the unit could be processed by the Tribe if the mill were purchased. Friday's vote on the Valley unit—which drapes over the saddle between the Revaise Creek and Valley creek drainages—was sponsored by Councilman E.W. Morigeu, Poison, and carried bv votes from Coun-(cont. on page 3) Tribal Income Scratched From Public Assistance Ronan (Char-Koosta): A new policy on tribal income will be a public assistance benefit boon to many tribal members. The new ruling, recently nanded down by the Economic Assistance Division ot tne State Departemnt of Social and Rehabilitation Services, increases the income-asset ceiling for Indian public assistance recipients to $2,500 per year. According to Flathead Reservation Superintendent Harold Roberson, this means that many members and member families that were struck from the commodity and welfare rolls after the land settlement checks were distributed, will again be eligible for services. Roberson urged that persons in need of assistance take advantage of the new eligibility ruling and re-apply for help at the Ronan Agency, the County Welfare in Poison, or the Commodities Distribution Office in St. Ignatius. 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ASHEVILLE — The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina announced Monday that numerous campgrounds and recreation sites in the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests are now open for the 2013 season.
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The form of mercury found in fish (methylmercury) harms the nervous system and brain because it attaches to selenium in the body.
Every molecule of methylmercury you consume makes one molecule of selenium unavailable to antioxidant enzymes that protect your brain against free radicals, and require this essential mineral to function.
Yet, children and adults who consume far more fish than Americans do show no signs of harm from mercury. This is because almost all ocean fish contain more selenium than mercury.
Shark, whale meat, swordfish, tilefish, and king mackerel are the few exceptions to the near-universal rule that ocean fish have more selenium than mercury. (Note: Our Portuguese mackerel is a different species that has very little mercury and ample selenium.)
The two studies cited as evidence that seafood-rich diets might cause slight developmental harm involved children who ate lots of shark (New Zealand) or pilot whale (the Faroe Islands). Unsurprisingly, both shark and pilot whale contain much more mercury than selenium, and pilot whale is very high in PCBs and other industrial contaminants.
(To learn more about the major population studies that compared fish intake to child development and safety, see "FDA Analysis Supports More Fish for Moms and Kids.)
We highly recommend the Prairie Public Broadcasting documentary, Fish, Mercury & Nutrition: The Net Effects, which conveys the latest findings and feature the leading scientific experts on these subjects.
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More data is needed on selenium/mercury ratiosScientists who remain hesitant to adopt the Se-HBV measure as a reliable gauge to the safety of commercial fish species note that the ratio can vary within a species, depending on the catch location (Burger J et al. 2011).
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How much fish is safe to eat?
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Note: The descriptive text that howmuchfish.com provides about farmed salmon says that wild and farmed salmon offer nearly identical nutritional profiles.
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See "Farmed Salmon's Diet Yields Unhealthful Cardiovascular Effects" and the "Omega-3 / Omega-6 Balance" section of our News Archive.
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As is the case with mercury, our fish are inherently low in PCBs and other "persistent organic pollutants (e.g., pesticides, dioxins, furans, and organobromides), probably because Alaska has never been a significant production site for these chemicals.
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are synthetic organic compounds that (unlike organic compounds from natural sources) resist chemical degradation and can "bioaccumulate in in animals near the top of the ocean food chain, such as fish. They also accumulate in beef, pork, poultry, milk, and butter.
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EPA/FDA advice on mercury in fish and shellfish
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Alaskan Salmon and their nearby Canadian cousins are relatively small, short-lived fish that swim in pristine waters and eat fairly low on the food chain.
Consequently, they contain far lower levels of contaminants than those found in larger, longer-lived, mostly carnivorous species.
For these reasons, the EPA, FDA, Alaska Division of Public Health and virtually all eco and health NGOs recommend wild Alaskan Salmon without reservation.
And unlike farmed Salmon, wild Alaskan Salmon species grow free of antibiotics, pesticides, synthetic coloring agents, growth hormones, and GMOs.
Wild salmon has a far healthier fat profile. It boasts omega-3 levels comparable to those in farmed salmon, but has far lower levels of competing omega-6 fats, which Americans consume to highly unhealthful excess.
And wild salmon has much more vitamin D than farmed salmon.
Antibiotics infarmed seafoodMost of the seafood consumed in the United States is imported, and much of it is farm-raised, with little oversight regarding use of antibiotic drugs or additives.
While the U.S. government has standards that should ban imports with high levels of antibiotics in seafood, there is essentially no enforcement. To learn more, see "Foreign Shrimp Farms Drive Health and Eco Dangers.
New science exposes most fish-mercury fears as baseless
Strong evidence indicates that the mercury risk from nearly all ocean fish* (not all freshwater fish) is negated by their far higher levels of selenium.
We highly recommend the Prairie Public Broadcasting documentary, Fish, Mercury & Nutrition: The Net Effects, which conveys the latest findings and feature the leading scientific experts on these subjects.
And, in two other videos, one of these experts Nicholas Ralston, Ph.D. explains why world populations that eat far more ocean fish than Americans do show no signs of harm.
Ralston on Seafood Safety & Selenium Part I
Ralston on Seafood Safety & Selenium Part II
For more on this topic, see
Most Fish Rank as Very Safe on New Selenium-Based Standard
Fight Over Mercury Risk Muddied by Bad Science
Mercury-Fighting Mineral in Fish Overlooked
Findings Verify Safety and Value of Higher Maternal Fish Intake
FDA Analysis Supports More Fish for Moms and Kids
*The only exception is frequent consumption of marine mammals (whale, porpoise) or the few fish that are extremely high in mercury but low in selenium (shark, swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel).


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An Academy Award-winning director who's been working on his team-up with Mark Millar for years, Nacho Vigalondo tells CBR about his love of comics, his plans for "Supercrooks" on film and shares a tease of issue #2.
With his and Leinil Yu's "Supercrooks" hitting stores this week, Mark Millar and director Nacho Vigalando have debuted a new live-action teaser for the Marvel Icon series.
Dave Gibbons opens up on his new project with Mark Millar, explaining why "The Secret Service" is an espionage tale better for being British, what exactly Mark Hamill is doing in it and how a movie doesn't impact him at all.
Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons are giving the original art for all six "Secret Service" covers to the top ordering stores on issue #1 -- and sharing an exclusive first look at the second issue cover with CBR readers.
Mark Millar goes back to school to promote his incoming Millarworld line of comics from "Hit-Girl" to "The Secret Service" under the direction of incoming "Supercrooks" filmmaker Nacho Vigalondo.
Wrapping our look at Mark Millar's relaunching comics mag, the editor and Titan share a massive look inside "CLiNT" from new stories of "Rex Royd" and "Death Sentence" to interviews with Robert Kirkman, Dave Gibbons and more!
The story of one billionaire scientist fighting against an iconic superhero gets twisted beyond belief as comedian Frankie Boyle spins Biblical murder, cosmic antibodies and holographic basketball into the "CLiNT" strip "Rex Royd."
Newcomer talents Monty Nero and Mike Dowling explain the ins and outs of their incoming "CLiNT comic "Death Sentence" from the idea of an STD that give you superpowers to being discovered by Mark Millar at Kapow! Con.
The creator behind "Kick-Ass," "Superior" and more, Mark Millar kicks up the comics content of his monthly magazine "CLiNT" with a relaunch set to draw new readers into comic shops with new serials, characters and violnce.
In advance of its May relaunch, Mark Millar's comics magazine "CLiNT" goes political with a new promotional video just ahead of a week of CBR interviews covering everything from "Supercrooks" to "Rex Royd."
To promote the release of he and Leinil Francis Yu's incoming series "Supercrooks," Mark Millar is paying his way to a comic shop signing for whichever retailer from anywhere in the world orders the most copies of issue #1.
Gearing up for its second year in May, Mark Millar's Kapow! Comic Con has released a guest list including Joe Quesada, Warren Ellis and more, and the show reveals fan involvement in its movie and TV rollout and news on the Stan Lee Awards.
The writer behind "Kick-Ass" and "Wanted" is taking his turn at kids books as Mark Millar teams with artist Curtis Tiegs for "Kindergarten Heroes," an early reader picture book focusing on super powered toddlers.
Marvel Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of the double-sized finale of Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu's "Superior." Everything comes to a head on January 18!
2012 holds sequels and prequels for some of Mark Millar's biggest hits as the writer shares a look at the next phase of uber-villain Nemesis and the secret history of Hit-Girl's final mission with loads of exclusive art.
The superhero epic Mark Millar calls "my Star Wars" has a name as superstar artist Frank Quitely shares the first image from "Jupiter's Children."
Mark Millar reveals the origins of cooking up the superspy story at the heart of Millarworld's "The Secret Service" with Matthew Vaughn as Dave Gibbons shows off color art from the project in a CBR exclusive.
With five new series, his first film production, a new phase for "CLiNT" magazine in the wings and more, Mark Millar and his all-star collaborators are looking to carve their creator-owned corner of the industry in 2012.
Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu kick off a week of exclusive MillarWorld previews and news, revealing the opening of their heist comic "Supercrooks" as well as details of the series' cast and movie.
Mark Millar's plan for industry domination hits on two fronts in 2012 as the writer teases a full slate of new Millarworld art and exclusively debuts the live-action trailer for the "CLiNT" "Supercrooks" story.
From Grant Morrison's "Multiversity" to J. Scott Campbell's Spider-Man project, CBR runs down the 15 of the 30 most legendary announced-then-never-released comics ever, and the chances of their eventual publication.
For his "CLiNT" magazine now enjoying simultaneous U.K./U.S. release, Mark Millar has signed "Death Sentence," the story of S.T.D. empowered super-celebrities with a ticking time clock, as a new comic feature, and CBR has the first look.
Mark Millar warns that same-day digital releases could hurt the comics market, Pocket God soars in digital but sags in print and Dark Horse jumps on the simultaneous-release bandwagon.
Tickets For May 19 and 20's second Kapow! Comic Con have gone on sale with early word on guests including Marvel creators and presumably another run from Mark Millar's many Millarworld collaborators.
From the original, slightly embarrassing letter a young Mark Millar sent to Dave Gibbons after "Watchmen" to Gibbons' new sketchbook work, the creators give CBR the exclusive early details of their new series "The Secret Service."
With the release of his latest "Kick-Ass" issue today, Mark Millar is taking a stance against day and date digital comics, and he tells CBR why print first is better for comics and retailers and how the series brings back Hit-Girl.
The decidedly left-leaning Mark Millar steps up in defense of Frank Miller's anti-OWS stance while ROBOT 6's Kevin Melrose points out it may have been the tone more than the sentiment that riled up the comic industry.
The Scottish scribe behind "Kick-Ass" and "Wanted" is looking to bring a Hollywood scale to film projects in his homeland as Mark Millar preps an "American Jesus" adaptation and multiple TV shows in the UK.
Comics by comiXology is top-grossing iPad app for past six Wednesdays! Naming auction for "Secret Service" villain raises $5,100! Jason talks "Tintin"! Kobo Vox for digital comics? Plus more!
In May 2012, Mark Millar and company's Kapow! Comic Con will return for a second go at bringing a big show feel to the UK market, and CBR has the first word from the organizers!
Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons show off the first art from their upcoming "The Secret Service" as Millar makes known his plans for a Millarworld blowout in 2012.
The final announcement of Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons long-awaited collaboration is on its way in this week's "Superior" #6 as the 2012 wave of creator-owned Millarworld titles ramps up. CBR has the first teaser.
Mark Millar's "Superior" is set to hit the big screen under the oversight of Matthew Vaughn even as the hero joins forces with the National MS Society to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis.
Universal has hired original screenwriters Michael Brandt and Derek Haas to script the frequently discussed sequel to 2008's "Wanted" film based on Mark Millar and JG Jones' Top Cow series.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive preview for "Kick Ass 2" #4. The next chapter of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.s' vigilante tale hits Wednesday, September 28.
Military personnel criticize Stan Lee's Honorable Order of St. Barbara award! Seth wins $10,000 Harbourfront Festival Prize! Mark Millar on the DC relaunch! Plus much more!
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There were 54 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Sunday. At that time, there were 1,421 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.
Robbery: A 58-year-old woman reported her purse stolen as she got out of her car on the 6400 block of West Lane at 12:50 a.m. Sunday. She said the suspect grabbed the purse and ran.
Resisting arrest: Officers arrested Horacio Castro, 35, at East Market and Pilgrim streets for walking in the middle of the street and impeding traffic at 7:43 a.m. Sunday. Castro reportedly fled when officers arrived but was caught a short distance away.
Business burglary arrest: Officers arrested Marco Ramirez Pena, 24, for attempting to rob a warehouse in the 1100 block of South Sierra Nevada Street at 2:06 p.m. Sunday. Police reported Pena tripped the alarm at the business and was caught inside the warehouse wearing a mask and gloves. He later admitted he was attempting to steal copper wire for its recycle value, police said.
The California Highway Patrol did not provide accident or arrest statistics for the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Sunday.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 84 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Sunday, including seven vehicle accidents, 52 medical calls and three structure fires.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma
Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)
How It Is Done
The health professional drawing blood will:
- Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the vein.
- Clean the needle site with alcohol.
- Put the needle into the vein. More than one needle stick may be needed.
- Attach a tube to the needle to fill it with blood.
- Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected.
- Apply a gauze pad or cotton ball over the needle site as the needle is removed.
- Apply pressure to the site and then a bandage.
How It Feels
The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel tight. You may feel nothing at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch.
There is very little chance of a problem from having blood drawn from a vein.
- You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site for several minutes.
- In rare cases, the vein may become swollen after the blood sample is taken. This problem is called phlebitis. A warm compress can be used several times a day to treat this.
- Ongoing bleeding can be a problem for people with bleeding disorders. Aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), and other blood-thinning medicines can make bleeding more likely. If you have bleeding or clotting problems, or if you take blood-thinning medicine, tell your doctor before your blood sample is taken.
The serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) test measures specific proteins in the blood to help identify some diseases. Test results for each protein group are given as a percentage of the total amount of serum protein. To obtain the actual amount of each fraction, a test that measures the total serum protein must also be done.
The normal values listed here-called a reference range-are just a guide. These ranges vary from lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should contain the range your lab uses. Also, your doctor will evaluate your results based on your health and other factors. This means that a value that falls outside the normal values listed here may still be normal for you or your lab.
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Defeat is hard to take. For a player, a team, a nation, losing always hurts and so it should for anyone with hope, with aspirations of better things. What is worse than losing in itself is losing to poor opposition, playing without skill, without passion. Over the years I've seen Wales lose a lot of games. I've watched them lose to Romania, to Canada, to Italy, Fiji, Argentina, Samoa (both Western and the whole island) and worse still Ireland. All teams we could and should have beaten. I've seen numerous displays of rugby ineptitude interspersed with moments of breathtaking, delectable rugby gold served "the Welsh way" – ie with a side order of infighting and melodrama. Defeat inevitably leaves me hollow, miserable, depleted.
But after Saturday's game I didn't feel that bad. Part of this is that I had already accepted that Wales had no chance of winning. Part of it is that unlike the abject misery of the defeats to Argentina and Samoa there is no shame in Saturday's loss. There is no shame in losing to a side far superior, as New Zealand obviously are. They occupy an ethereal plane of rugby that Wales can only fleetingly attain, reached in a thumping tackle on Israel Dagg, a show and go from Jonathan Davies. Gone in the time it takes for Paul James to spill the ball or Mike Phillips to take 2 steps before he passes.
But more than this, something happened on Saturday to re-kindle the passion and joy of being a Welsh rugby supporter. Battered, bruised, down by 33 point to none with all hope of victory gone did they give up? Did they bow their heads and hope the man next to them would shoulder the responsibilities of a nation. No. They fought, they dug in they took the game back to the best team on the planet and gave them 30 minutes to think about. And if that wasn't enough they gave us something both joyous and incredible. Something wholly bizarre and wonderful which in all my days of playing rugby I've only seen once before in an under 12's game down the local park….the all-in-14-man-driving-lineout.
It was in that moment, glorious in defeat, that I rediscovered my love for Wales. This unlovely, baffling and most enigmatic of lands where watching your entire backline join a driving maul brings redemption. The roars in the stadium, the joy on the player's faces, you'd have thought they'd won the game, not brought the score back to 5-33.
And so, from the steelmen of Port Talbot to the pizza makers of Flintshire I urge you to raise your heads, raise a glass, raise a smile and remember why we love Wales, oh so much. There is yet pride, there is yet passion and hope springs eternal. Bring on Australia and let's take them down.


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The Summit boys' soccer team went down fighting in the first round of the state playoffs Thursday.
In a 2-1 overtime loss, the team battled against No. 2-seeded Broomfield in the first half, holding them to 0-0 before scoring in the first five minutes of the second half.
"It wasn't even that lopsided of a game," head coach Tommy Gogolen said. "We had a couple of opportunities in the first half."
The Tigers had two shots on goal compared to Broomfield's five shots.
"The guys started believing," Gogolen said.
At the halftime break, the Tigers switched their mindset from man-marking and solid defense to an attack-oriented game - thus the goal right out of the locker room.
"It was a great goal," Gogolen said. "We possessed it for about 10 passes. We had it in the corner, passed it and Peter (Grotemeyer) put it in."
Twenty minutes went by before Broomfield pulled it together to score on the Tigers.
"You could see the urgency," Gogolen said, explaining that the Broomfield coach was on his feet on the sidelines.
"We had them on their heels. It was great soccer," Gogolen said. "It was a hard, physical game."
With two OT 15-minute halves for each team to prove their worth, Broomfield came out on top after some back-and-forth.
"Broomfield had more momentum after regulation," Gogolen said, adding that sophomore keeper Noah Glasco had big saves throughout the game, and particularly in overtime.
"Noah kept us in the game. The reporter commented on it. The coaches commented on it," Gogolen said. Glasco had 11 saves among Broomfield's 15 shots on goal.
He added that senior captain Connor Hebert had an outstanding performance, keeping the defense solid at his sweeper position and instructing the rest of the team on how to stay strong.
"They couldn't crack us," Gogolen said. "It was a battle. By no means as a coach am I disappointed."
With the Tigers possessing the ball roughly 40 percent of the time, it wasn't a lopsided match-up. Gogolen expected to have less time with the ball and worked with his team to capitalize on any opportunities. One was successful, others weren't.
"By no means did we look like a 31st ranked team," Gogolen said. "That's coming from me, coming from the other coaches, and coming from the rest. It's not an excuse, but other believe Summit soccer is a good, quality soccer team."
Headed home from Broomfield, the team knew its season was over. But they weren't hanging their heads.
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Mount Baldwin has erupted again.
Alec Baldwin deleted his Twitter account after going nuts on a reporter from the U.K.'s Daily Mail. That came after a Mail reporter wrote that Baldwin's wife, Hilaria Baldwin, was tweeting "upbeat posts" during James Gandolfini's funeral Thursday.
Before shutting his account down, Baldwin attacked reporter George Stark in a series of tweets. According to Buzzfeed, Baldwin called him a "toxic little queen" and threatened "I Am gonna (expletive) you up."
"My wife and I attend a funeral to pay our respects to an old friend, and some toxic Brit writes this (expletive) trash," he wrote. "My wife DID NOT use her phone, in any capacity, at our friend's funeral. Now (expletive) this twitter + good luck to all of you who know the truth."
Remember the good old days, when men threatened each other privately?
According to E! News, Baldwin also fired his publicist during his explosion.
Stark basically accused Hilaria of violating funeral etiquette. "The pregnant yoga instructor's social media feed was full of upbeat posts while the Sopranos star's friends, family and co-stars were gripped with grief at a New York Catholic Church."
Stark's evidence were tweets from Hilaria about wedding anniversary gifts and an upcoming appearance on Rachael Ray's show.
Hilaria responded by tweeting, "Here is some info... When someone tweets something at a certain time, and you retweet it later, it posts the TIME the first person tweeted."
It's not the first time Baldwin has quit Twitter after going nuclear. He quit the site in December 2011 after ranting about American Airlines. Then, shortly after marrying Hilaria in July 2012, Baldwin quit Twitter with a message that said, "It's been fun."
The couple released a statement Thursday, saying, "It's disgraceful that a reporter would manufacture and publish a story and not call for comment or explanation -- especially when it's intended to take away attention from honoring the memory of a beloved figure like James Gandolfini. There are multiple witnesses to the fact that Hilaria left her phone in the car and wouldn't, couldn't, and didn't tweet during the service ... . And as for the tweets --1) some of the time stamps in the report were wrong because he listed the time of the original tweet not the retweet 2) she left early and wasn't in the service at the time of tweeting 3) it's possible that a previously scheduled tweet wasn't canceled."
Just so you know, all the grammar in that statement was Alec Baldwin's doing.
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Todd Jilbert and his team earned a reputation at Frisco's Colorado BBQ Challenge as "the loud and crazy guys on the street." Since 2006, they've served up shrimp bombs, while playing air guitar with 4-foot spatulas (adorned with guitar straps) and drumming on the grill.But in 2010, they decided to prove they were more than just the party boys on the block: They learned how to barbecue like pros and entered the competition. Though they've won some awards since then, a couple weeks ago, their dedication paid off big time, when they took home the grand championship at Sam's Club's National Barbecue Tour in Thornton."We didn't want to become just a big, goofy gimmick," Jilbert said. "We wanted to earn a little respect from the barbecuers because there's a lot of good chefs - true professionals at the Frisco barbecue."Jilbert first set up a tent at Frisco's barbecue festival in 2006 to pump his sauce. He started the Golden Toad in March 2004, selling his Prime Steak Rub and Chipotle Pepper Sauce online and at local grocery stores. (His dream began 20 years prior, as he worked his way through college bartending, managing restaurants, cooking and, in La Jolla, Calif., whipping up sauces.) In 2006, his shrimp bombs - made of sausage, shrimp and his special sauce - were such a hit, he'd gone through 700 on opening night and had to hustle down to Costco to restock. Now, he goes through about 4,000 in a weekend, he said.But he didn't feel like a true pro until he practiced barbecuing - a skill he learned by reading online information and joining the Rocky Mountain BBQ Association. And to this day, he still finds barbecuing challenging, especially because, as he says, "It's done when it's done; a 15-pound brisket doesn't always equal 15 hours. If a piece of brisket doesn't want to finish (in the time allotted in competition), there's nothing you can do about it."
Though Jilbert and his team cause quite a scene at Frisco's barbecue, the big celebrity this year is Jenna Johansen. The Colorado native grew up in Boulder and is now on Bravo television's new hit show, "Around the World in 80 Plates," airing at 8 p.m. Wednesdays. The competition follows 12 chefs around the world, as they learn local customs, cultures and cuisines in various international cities and face a variety of culinary challenges. Though Johansen said filming it wasn't a vacation, particularly due to the ultimate chef showdown, experiencing the sights, smells and tastes of so many different cultures inspired her. For example, Bravo's Morocco stop featured a rooster kill right before eating it - something she calls "getting up close to food and really understanding it." (By the way, the meat turned out "a lot more tender," Johansen said.) But, like any reality show, it had its downside. Since the series is still running, Johansen can't reveal everything, but she did say: "It became much more of a game involving strategy, (and) the best chef may not win."Which makes returning home to the sanity of Colorado all the more sweeter. In September, Johansen sold her Edwards-based restaurant, Dish, to live in Denver with her fianc. In Denver, she's a private chef, consultant and blogger (with her fianc) at thelastthingweate.com.Summit County has been a second home for her all her life; her family had a condo up here, and now spends a lot of time in Silverthorne. On June 16, she will show audiences how to make blackened shrimp with watermelon gazpacho and cilantro avocado crema. "I love the Frisco Barbecue festival - it's a hoot. Coloradans know how to have fun," she said, explaining that she's hitting the barbecue on her way back from presenting at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. "It's so wonderful, I would leave Aspen Food and Wine early if I wasn't coming for the (Frisco) demo (anyway) - and that's no joke."
As a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event, Frisco's barbecue attracts more than 60 teams nationwide. This year, it offers new events, including the Bacon Burner 5K run and the Breckenridge Distillery whiskey tour.Bacon Burner participants will have a chance to run off some of Friday night's feast, though drinkers over 21 may put a few calories back on using the beer coupon they'll receive as participants. Registration also includes a signature barbecue challenge T-shirt. The 3.8-mile out-and-back run takes place on the paved recreation trail in Frisco. Pre-registration fees (until noon June 15) are $20 for adults and $15 for youth. Latecomers can register at 8:30 a.m. June 16 for an additional $5.The Breckenridge Distillery Whiskey Tour allows guests to sip Straight Rocky Mountain Whiskey and learn how to prepare award-winning meats. Each ticket includes a bottle of whiskey, a Breckenridge Distillery shirt, a commemorative glass and, of course, free whiskey during the tour. Only a few tickets remain for the $100 tour, so buy soon.Seven bands fill Main Street and Madison Avenue with rock, country rock, blues, jazz and zydeco during the festival. Performing bands include The Motet, 101st Army Band and Sons of Bill, Fishbone, Clay McClinton, Buckner Funken Jazz and CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisianas. Admission to the event is free, and attendees can purchase hog-backs, Frisco's BBQ currency, to pay for food and drinks.
JUNE 1511 a.m. to 9 p.m.- Barbecue sales open to the public3:30-5:30 p.m.- Sons of Bill at Madison Avenue and Main Street5:30-7 p.m.- Chef demonstrations at Viking Kitchen at 2nd Avenue and Main Street6 p.m.- Breckenridge Distillery Whiskey Tour6-8 p.m.- Fishbone at Madison Avenue and Main StreetJUNE 169:30 a.m.- Bacon Burner, a 5K run10 a.m. to 6 p.m.- Barbecue sales open to the public10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Swifty Swine Pig Races10-11 a.m. - Clay McClinton1130 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Chef demos at the Viking Kitchen12:30-3 p.m. - Buckner Funken Jazz2:30-3:30 p.m. - Celebrity chef Jenna Johansen at the Viking Kitchen3:45 p.m. - Awards at the Viking Kitchen4-6:30 p.m. - CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band


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During the 18th century, great balls and concerts were held at the Clam-Gallas Palace, attended by the likes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his wife.
Ludwig van Beethoven even played a concert here, dedicating some of the musical pieces to the Clam-Gallas family.
The palace was conceived in 1713 by the imperial court architect Johann Bernhard Fisher von Erlach from Vienna. It was constructed by the Italian architect Domenico Canevale.
It was built for the Viceroy of Naples, Johann Wenceslaus, Count of Gallas. However, when the Gallas family died out in 1757, the palace was devolved to the Clam family, establishing the Clam-Gallas name.
Clam-Gallas Palace is a monumental complex consisting of four tracts centred around a large courtyard; a classic example of pure Viennese Baroque architecture. Giant statues by M.B. Braun are sited at the entrances.
Inside the palace is a beautiful staircase, with paintings by the famous Italian artist Carlo Carlone above it, most of which were inspired by ancient mythology.
The central hall of the palace is the Marble Hall, also called the White, Golden or Gala Hall. It is decorated with mirrors and crystal chandeliers, and was the place where balls were once held.
In communist times, rooms were rented out as offices, which led to Franz Kafka working here after finishing his law studies.
Recently, the palace has been restored and the Clam-Gallas family concerts revived. Twice a year it hosts a series of authentic Baroque soirées featuring opera, ballet, dance and arias, entitled Opera Barocca.
The winter concerts are held inside the palace in the first half of February. The summer concerts are held mid-August to early September in the courtyard - a lovely open-air setting. They truly are a special event, if your visit to Prague coincides.
For concert listings and to book tickets: Prague concerts.


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POSITION: Defenseman
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Strathroy, ON, CAN
DRAFTED: BUF: 1997-156 overall
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1)
Named Buffalo's captain for month of December 2007.
G:1; A:4**, 10/13 vs. WSH; P:4**, 10/13 vs. WSH
**-Career High
|CAREER: 2005-06: Led all Sabres defensemen in scoring with career highs in goals (12), assists (32) and points (44)… Tied for team lead with 5 GWG… Had three points (1+2) and was +3 vs. Toronto (4/16)... Scored GWG in OT and had two assists @ Montreal (12/1)... Scored GWG and had one assist vs. Montreal (11/25)... Had first career two-goal game vs. Washington (11/17) including the GWG for second consecutive game... Scored GWG in 4-1 win vs. New Jersey (11/15)... Scored one goal vs. NY Islanders (10/5)… 2006 PLAYOFFS: Six points (0+6) in 18 games.
2004-05: Played with Jokerit Helsinki in the Finnish League, collecting 25 points (12+13) in 44 games… 2003-04: Posted four-game scoring streak to set career high…Netted third goal of season @ Montreal (4/03) to tie career high…Recorded goal and assist @ Toronto (3/06) for second multi-point game of season…Netted first goal of season vs. Tampa Bay (2/20) to extend scoring streak to career-best four games…(Previous - from 2/19 to 2/23, 2003)…Picked up assist for third-straight game with helper vs. Florida (2/18)… Skated a few shifts at forward and at defense @ Carolina (12/29)… Appeared in his 125th career NHL game @ New Jersey (11/19)...Had shot on goal and team-high 28 shifts @ Edmonton (10/16)…Appeared in 23 shifts vs. Dallas (10/13)…Made season debut vs. N.Y. Islanders (10/11), recording one shot on goal.
2002-03: Recorded two assists, including one on Hecht's OT/GWG, vs. Colorado (3/24)…Two points tied career best…Assisted on goal vs. Tampa Bay (3/14)…Had assist @ N.Y. Islanders (3/01)…Scored goal vs. Dallas (2/28)…Had PPA in 4-1 win @ Tampa Bay (2/23)…Assisted on Eric Boulton's goal vs. Los Angeles (2/21)…Had lone assist on Miroslav Satan's GWG in 2-1 (OT) win vs. Montreal (2/19)…Assisted on two goals in 5-4 win vs. N.Y. Rangers (2/15)…Had assist @ Ottawa (1/25)…Assisted on Satan's PPG in 6-3 win vs. Carolina (1/03)…Had assist vs. Minnesota (12/28)…Assisted on Ales Kotalik's goal in 4-2 win vs. Washington (12/07)…Had PPA in 4-1 win @ N.Y. Rangers (12/06)…Recorded first point of season with assist @ New Jersey (11/19).
2001-02: Missed final six games of season with grade-two shoulder separation…Played in a career-high 29 games, recording career-best three goals and six points…Scored tying goal and assisted on OT/GWG vs. Ottawa (3/24)…Set career high for goals in season with second of season vs. Ottawa (3/19)…Recorded second career goal vs. Montreal (3/08)…Recorded first point of season with assist on Erik Rasmussen's first-period goal in 5-0 win @ N.Y. Islanders (3/07)…Recalled to Buffalo, 3/02…Reassigned to Rochester, 12/05…Played in 14 games with the Sabres from 10/27 to 12/04….Played first game of season @ New Jersey (10/27)….Recalled by Sabres 10/26.
With Rochester: Led Rochester defensemen and finished fifth overall with 37 points (2+35) in 45 games…Set career bests in assists and points in a season…Had three-game point streak (0+7) from vs. Hartford (2/08) to vs. Cincinnati (2/10)…Recorded 13 points (1+12) in seven games from vs. Worcester (1/30) to vs. Cincinnati (2/10)…Registered career-high four points with four assists in 5-4 OT win @ Hershey (2/09)…Played in 200th professional game @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2/06)…Collected three assists @ Philadelphia (2/03)…Played in 150th game as an Amerk vs. Philadelphia (12/30)…Recorded 50th assist as an Amerk @ Wilkes-Barre (10/06). 2000-01: Tied for team lead in points among Amerks defensemen (32) and was eighth overall…Played eight games with Sabres…Member of 2001 AHL Canadian All-Star Team. 1999-00: Reassigned to Rochester, 1/05…Recalled from Rochester 1/02 and saw action @ Toronto (1/03)…Reassigned to Rochester, 12/29…Had assist vs. Detroit (12/28)…Recalled from Rochester, 12/20…Reassigned to Rochester, 10/27…Tallied assist on first Sabre goal in 7-3 win vs Carolina (10/22)…Recalled from Rochester, 10/18…Assigned to Rochester, 10/15…Scored first NHL/career point (PPA) and first NHL/career goal vs. Washington (10/08)…Also first career multi-point game…Played in first NHL/career games at Detroit (10/02)…Finished second in scoring among Rochester defensemen. 1998-1999: Selected OHL's Most Outstanding Player…Won Memorial Cup with Ottawa…Led OHL defensemen in scoring with 87 points (12+75). 1997-98: Tallied 15 points in 13 games with Ottawa (OHL).


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The research conducted in this section is focused on the body's capabilities of producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the roles of ROS in innate anti-microbial and inflammatory processes. This program originated with interests in the NADPH oxidase of phagocytes (phox system), the importance of which is evident in chronic granulomatous disease where inherited defects in ROS production render patients susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections and dysregulated inflammatory responses. Early work in this program identified phox genes affected in chronic granulomatous disease and characterized oxidase functional domains and signaling intermediates involved in its assembly and activation.
Current efforts are focused on homologous Nox family NADPH oxidases that produce ROS in a variety of tissues. ROS production by these enzymes is thought to serve diverse functions, including hormone and extracellular matrix biosynthesis, oxygen sensing, and cellular signaling involved in processes including apoptosis, cell senescence, and cellular responses to growth factors, hormones, or immune cytokines. Growing evidence suggests several of these novel oxidases also function in host defense and inflammatory responses, as they demonstrate high expression in epithelial cells, appear to be aimed toward the external environment, and support the activity of anti-microbial peroxidases on mucosal surfaces.
Nox family oxidases with potential host defense and inflammatory roles include hydrogen peroxide-generating dual oxidases (Duox1 and Duox2) detected in airways, exocrine glands, and the gastrointestinal tract and oxidases of the colon, kidney, and vascular cells (Nox1 and Nox4). Several oxidases are induced or activated by pro-inflammatory cytokines, by host recognition of pathogen-associated microbial patterns and in adaptive immune responses.
This group uses a variety of experimental approaches to explore mechanisms of deliberate ROS production and the biological and pathological consequences of this activity, ranging from studies in genetically-modified animal models or tissue and cell culture systems to work on protein structure-function relationships involved in regulated assembly and activation of ROS generators. Ongoing projects include:
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Dr. Leto received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Virginia for studies on mechanisms of cell membrane assembly. He followed this work with postdoctoral studies at Yale University on membrane cytoskeleton interactions. Dr. Leto joined NIAID in 1988 and became a senior investigator in the Laboratory of Host Defenses in 1996.
Special Interest Groups: Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Free Radical/Oxygen Club
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Boudreau HE, Casterline BW, Rada B, Korzeniowska A, Leto TL. Nox4 involvement in TGF-beta and SMAD3-driven induction of the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and migration of breast epithelial cells. Free Radic Biol Med. 2012 Jun 19. Epub ahead of print.
Rada B, Gardina P, Myers TG, Leto TL. Reactive oxygen species mediate inflammatory cytokine release and EGFR-dependent mucin secretion in airway epithelial cells exposed to Pseudomonas pyocyanin. Mucosal Immunol. 2011 Mar;4(2):158-71.
Rada B, Leto TL. Characterization of hydrogen peroxide production by Duox in bronchial epithelial cells exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. FEBS Lett. 2010 Mar 5;584(5):917-22.
Boudreau HE, Emerson SU, Korzeniowska A, Jendrysik MA, Leto TL. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) proteins induce NADPH oxidase 4 expression in a transforming growth factor beta-dependent manner: a new contributor to HCV-induced oxidative stress. J Virol. 2009 Dec;83(24):12934-46.
Morand S, Ueyama T, Tsujibe S, Saito N, Korzeniowska A, Leto TL. Duox maturation factors form cell surface complexes with Duox affecting the specificity of reactive oxygen species generation. FASEB J. 2009 Apr;23(4):1205-18.
Rada B, Leto TL. Redox warfare between airway epithelial cells and Pseudomonas: dual oxidase versus pyocyanin. Immunol Res. 2009;43(1-3):198-209.
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KILLINGLY — The Harlem Wizards Basketball team will play a fundraising game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Killingly High School.
The team will face-off against Killingly teachers and administrators. Advance tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. At the door, tickets are $12 forstudents and seniors and $14 for adults. For more Information, call (860) 779-6700.
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Writing for the Christian Century magazine, Randall Balmer EXPLAINS a developing change of course on the Religious Right:
The closing of the doors of Exodus International earlier this summer doesn�t just signal a sea change in evangelical thinking about homosexuality. It also highlights some evangelicals� dubious claims of adherence to immutable convictions.
After 37 years, Exodus�which advocated �reparative therapy��finally gave in to scientific evidence and changing cultural attitudes. In announcing the move, president Alan Chambers issued an extended apology. �I am sorry for the pain and hurt that many of you have experienced,� Chambers said, addressing the gay community.
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Washington Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Application
The Interview
Acceptance and Preparation
The Application
Priority is given to students with a minimum of 9.0 GPA. Students with a GPA between 8.5-9.0 may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.
Understanding that opportunities abound at CMC for junior and senior students, we highly encourage second-semester sophomores to apply to the Washington Program. Second-semester sophomores demonstrating a solid academic background, maturity, initiative, and ability to thrive in the rigorous program environment make strong candidates.
Up to 18 students are accepted each semester and applications are reviewed on their individual merits.
Yes! You should meet with members of the selection committee to discuss how to strengthen your application. Occasionally, the selection committee believes that a student is applying too early in his or her academic career and the applicant is advised to reapply. Student who have done so in the past have fared very well.
You must declare a major before permission to study off-campus will be granted.
Yes!!! Your resume is the most important piece when applying to an internship in D.C. A badly prepared resume is the surest way to show that you are not ready to work in D.C., no matter what experience you may already have.
It is required that you complete this course before application. You need to have a background in government/politics to be prepared to spend a semester working as an intern in Washington. Therefore, we suggest you defer applying for one semester and in addition, we strongly recommend that you enroll in a course on Congress or other advanced government course.
More than likely yes, but you just showed us that you have trouble meeting deadlines and we will take this into consideration when we review your application.
Absolutely! While students will be taking government courses on the program, students have had internships and written research papers focusing on a variety of fields and topics such as economics, science, nonprofits, journalism, human rights groups, and more.
Yes! Some specific internships may be only open to U.S. citizens, but most are available for international students. We have found that international students add a welcome and unique perspective to the Washington Program.
The Interview
You will receive an email a couple of days after the deadline date. The interviews are based on the scheduling form from the application, so fill it out carefully. Please acknowledge that you have received your appointment time for the interview.
Come to the Office of Off-Campus Study, Heggblade Center, a few minutes early. You will be directed to the interview panel when they are available.
The panel will include faculty members from the Government Department and the Director of Off-Campus Study. Whenever possible, an alumnus/a of the program will also participate as a student interviewer.
The interview panel treats the interview as a job interview, so you should dress appropriately. Men should wear a suit or dress slacks and a dress shirt with a tie. Women should wear a suit, slacks or skirt (knee-length or longer) and a blouse or sweater (no cleavage). Make sure your clothing is cleaned and ironed.
For many students, this interview is the first formal job interview and we are pleased to afford our applicants some practice and some feedback before the "real" phone interviews take place. A great deal of work in Washington consists of oral briefings and other face-to-face encounters, and the interview is a means for us to determine whether you are ready to stand on your own two feet in a stressful, fast-paced work environment.
Acceptance and Preparation
If you are having doubts, feel free to contact the Director of Off-Campus Study or a government professor to discuss your options and your concerns. Accepting our offer is tantamount to agreeing to put in 100% effort into your job and housing search, and as equally important, to invest time and energy into getting to know all program participants as well as staying in touch with Professor Spalding. Students who withdraw at a later date will be subject to a $500 withdrawal fee. Remember your actions often affect others on the program, so please be considerate.
Please notify the Off-Campus Study office as soon as possible; sometimes we are able to make alternate arrangements. If at the last minute, one of your professors schedules a special class meeting, a review session, or a special mid-term, it is your responsibility to communicate to the Office of Off-Campus Study that you will be unable to attend.
You need to make an appointment with the Director of Off-Campus Study in person.
In Washington, supervisors and coworkers will not send you reminders about the work you must do. They will just expect you to remember and lose respect for you if you do not. Interns in training should keep a calendar as this habit will serve you well in D.C. We have no intentions of sending you reminders.
Your employer in D.C. will expect you to meet deadlines, and we require nothing less. If you can't meet a deadline due to extenuating circumstances, we need to know about it.
Yes, every semester a group of Washington interns opt to study abroad for one semester before returning to CMC. Pomona, HMC, Pitzer and Scripps students must contact the office of Study Abroad, External Studies or Off-Campus Study on their home campus. You will be asked to select a destination and complete the study abroad application before leaving campus, so it is a good idea to start early. Study abroad applicants will be invited to a mandatory study abroad pre-departure meeting in mid-November and in mid-April.
After you are accepted to study abroad by the Off-Campus Study Committee, you will receive additional required forms that you need to complete to receive final approval to study abroad. Two of these forms are easier to complete before you arrive in D.C.: Coursework Approval Form (it is easier to get signatures while on campus) and the Health Report (do at Health Services before leaving campus or with your family doctor before going to D.C.). Both of these forms are available in the participants section of the Study Abroad website.
Students may study abroad before attending the Washington Program. Students must have compelling reasons for doing so, as applying for a job in D.C. from abroad and selecting housing with peers will be much more cumbersome. Applicants would not have ready access to the support network available on campus. Students apply a semester early and complete the orientations and paperwork for Washington before study abroad.
Refer to our Finances section.
Visit the Finances section.
The stipend check for your award will be mailed to the Washington Program office and it is given to you by the director during orientation.
Yes. Because the professors on the Washington Program are CMC faculty members, all coursework is treated as though it took place on CMC's campus.


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CHAMBERSBURG — On Feb. 15, the Borough of Chambersburg's electric department became the owner of the electric generation feeder, which is the cable that connects the Borough of Chambersburg to the landfill electric generation project at the Blue Ridge Landfill in Scotland.
Dubbed "the extension cord" by Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill, the EGF is the final component to allow electricity to flow into the borough-operated electric utility, the largest of 35 municipal power systems in Pennsylvania, and the only one that generates its own electricity.
In cooperation with PPL Renewable Energy and IESI, owners of the landfill, the borough is now receiving 15 percent of its power needs from the electricity generated by methane gas, a gas that once was flared or was simply burned in the atmosphere.
The project was completed on time and — at $1.5 million — under proposed budgets which means the cost of that electricity is lower than expected.
"We were able to deliver this project on time and under budget and more importantly we are using green energy. Borough residents and businesses send their trash to the Blue Ridge Landfill in Scotland, and that waste ultimately breaks down into methane gas. Now we are receiving electricity back from the very trash our residents tossed away. That is what I call recycling," said Ronald Pezon, Chambersburg's electric superintendent.
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In this week's examination of abandoned storylines, CSBG spotlights the short-lived (and somewhat ill-advised) anti-drug plotline where Captain America quits using the Super Soldier Serum.
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso welcomes "Uncanny Avengers" writer Rick Remender to A-i-C to discuss the history of "Uncanny X-Force," the secret origin of "Captain America" and the rebirth of Havok.
Marvel SVP of Sales David Gabriel's most recent Diamond column revealed several new variant covers for Marvel NOW! and discussed the rationale behind launch parties and specialized variants.
In honor of his retirement, Marvel Custom Solutions has created a commemorative poster of Philadelphia Eagle Brian "Weapon X" Dawkins by Jorge Molina to be given out during the NFL safety's final game this weekend.
James Hunt gives "Ultimate Comics Ultimates" #16 4 stars, calling the issue by Sam Humphries and Luke Ross "what may be the greatest Captain America story not yet told."
In anticipation of Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy," it's an all-Guardians CBLR this week as Jim Valentino informs about his run on the first "Guardians" series, including how Wolverine almost made the team!
Adolescence gets more dangerous when Marvel's super powered teens fight for their lives in "Avengers Arena" by Dennis Hopeless and Kev Walker. CBR spoke with Hopeless about the series, who shared an exclusive look at two new covers..
For the final part of writer Kieron Gillen's "Avengers Vs. X-Men" fallout series "Consequences," a battle-scarred Cable takes center stage thanks to artist Jorge Molina in an exclusive CBR variant cover reveal.
Doug Zawisza gives "The Punisher" #16 4.5 stars, saying the final issue by Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto has "evolves the Punisher from a one-dimensional killer to a man with depth and conviction."
Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of Sam Humphries and Luke Ross' "Ultimate Comics Ultimates" #17. Captain America's term as President of the United States continues on October 24!
Ahead of the series finale of Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr's "Kick-Ass" spinoff, Icon shares with CBR an exclusive first look at "Hit-Girl's" final bloody variant by the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz.
With Marvel's all-ages titles shifting to match the "Ultimate Spider-Man" & "Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" cartoons, Editor Tom Brennan explains how he and his creators keep a comics focus first.
"X-Men" and "Ultimate Comics X-Men" scribe Brian Wood stops by X-Position to answer all your questions and provide insider info on Marvel's Merry Mutants, both regular and Ultimate.
Greg McElhatton gives the Doop-centric "Wolverine and the X-Men" #17 by Jason Aaron and Michael Allred 4 stars, calling the comedic issue "a welcome break from the doom and gloom of 'AvX.'"
In an exclusive script excerpt and page from "All-New X-Men" #1 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen, the modern X-Men reflect on the post-AvX world and Cyclops' recent activities.
Fox has released the first official photo from its upcoming sequel to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" featuring a shirtless Hugh Jackman, claws bared, on the set of "The Wolverine."
We spoke with artist Nic Klein, the man tasked with bringing incoming writer Jason Latour "Winter Soldier" scripts to life when the pair take over the Marvel series in February. Plus, an exclusive look at Klein's variant cover!
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso dives back into action explaining the origins of Captain America's presidential run, teasing the next wave of Marvel NOW! and going behind the scenes on "AvX's" big death.
Marvel Comics has released a preview of "Avengers Vs. X-Men" #12 written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Adam Kubert. The final chapter of the cataclysmic event is available October 3.
Doug Zawisza gives "Daredevil" #18 by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee 4.5 stars calling the issue "a stellar example of how Waid balances superheroics, personal character development, action and humor."
Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige remains tight-lipped about plans for Thanos, saying only the classic villain was included in the closing credits of "The Avengers" for a reason.
An all-star team of "Daredevil" creators examine the final days of the Man Without Fear in "Daredevil: End of Days." CBR spoke with co-writers Brian Bendis and David Mack about the series.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Captain Marvel" #4, "Fury MAX" #6, "The Punisher" #16, "Wolverine & The X-Men" #17 and more.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive preview of Jason Aaron and Jefte Palo's "Incredible Hulk" #14. The jade giant's quest for payback against Doctor Doom continues Wednesday, September 26!
Doug Zawisza gives "Spider-Men" #5 by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli 4.5 stars, calling the concluding issue of the event "a consistently beautiful visual spectacle" and "an instant classic."
Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "Secret Avengers" #31. The new Masters of Evil gather in Rick Remender and Matteo Scalera's latest issue, on sale September 26.
A new incarnation of the covert mutant ops team is back in the field in January as Sam Humphries & Ron Garney launch a new volume of "Uncanny X-Force." CBR spoke with Humphries about his plans.
Marvel has urged the Second Circuit to deny Gary Friedrich's attempt to revive his copyright claims to Ghost Rider, stating that the writer signed away his rights to the character three decades earlier.
Marvel Comics has released its solicitations for comics on sale in December, 2012, including the debut of "Cable and X-Force," "Avengers," "Avengers Arena" and the final issues of "Amazing Spider-Man" & "Wolverine."
With its latest release of solicitations, Marvel Comics reveals that it is ending three titles come December including "Amazing Spider-Man," but how many will return as a part of Marvel NOW?
Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the writing team behind "New Mutants," answer your e-mails about the fallout from "AvX" and time-travel tricks! Plus, exclusive art!
Cyclops casts an optic blast and takes on himself in Stuart Immonen's covers for "All-New X-Men" #3 and #4 written by Brian Michael Bendis. The past and present X-Men continue their collision course in December.
James Gunn has confirmed his role directing and rewriting Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy," saying, "This is the movie I've been waiting to make since I was nine years old."
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Avengers" #30, "Spider-Men" #5, "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #15 and more.
In "Ultimate Comics Ultimates" #15, on sale tomorrow, Captain America becomes Commander in Chief. CBR spoke to writer Sam Humphries, editor Mark Paniccia, and Marvel EIC Axel Alonso about the development.
Is a change to a key scene for the U.K. Blu-ray/DVD release of "The Avengers" a matter of censorship or retroactive continuity? Warning Spoilers!
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Foodfacts.com can't ignore the relationship between fast-food sales now back on a steady incline; and reports of the obesity epidemic worsening. Therefore, we would like to deem this day as "Fast-food Friday," or a day when we try to post the worst of the worst in hopes of steering consumers further away from drive-up windows. Also, we'll throw in some healthier menu items throughout the day for those who may not have the time or resources to prepare their own meals (we're not going to judge.)
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If anyone can stand any more comments on NYE, here's my $0.02:
First, the show was amazing. And the crowd was also pretty cool. The costumes and "creative formal attire was really excellent." We stood next to Santa Claus! And some guy was dressed up like Waldo from those Where's Waldo books. When I went up to the balcony to visit some friends, we played a live version of "where's waldo." No scroll.
Second, I met a few netters. It was good to put these anonymous names with faces finally. I used my real name when I introduced myself though, so I'm not sure how many people recognized me!
Third--and this really shows how cool the band is--Phish did a dedication in the first set just befor the divided sky. Trey said, "We'd like to make a dedication to someone who's had a tough last five months or so. Chris Gainty, if you're out there, this is for you." Here's the story behind that. Chris (who lives in Paxton, near Worcester) actually introduced me to Phish back in 1988 sometime. He's been a fan for a long time, and has been to a lot (25+) shows. Well, he got hurt really badly in a car crash this last October (five months, three...what's the difference), and was in a coma for about three weeks. Well, he finally came out of it and is now walking and well on the road to recovering fully. But sometime during that ordeal, a friend of a friend of a friend of his wrote to Mike Gordon (whom this person went to school with) and asked if Phish could maybe do something to make him feel better--send a tape, visit, a card. Well, NYE was Chris' first outing since the accident, and Phish gave him his present: a dedication. What an excellent band.


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ALBANY -- Three people have applied for the City Council vacancy created by the death last month of Mayor Peggy Thomsen.
Peggy McQuaid, Rochelle Nason and Nick Pilch applied to fill the vacancy. The City Council will select one candidate at its July 7 meeting and the appointed member will serve until the November election, when voters will choose someone to finish the last two years of Thomsen's term. The appointed member will be allowed to stand for election.
All three candidates have served the city in several capacities.
McQuaid is currently on the city's Traffic and Safety Commission and was a member of the Golden Gate Fields Task Force and the Measure E Citizen's Oversight Committee. She has worked for the Albany Historical Society, the Albany Community Foundation and the Albany Educational Foundation. In 2012, McQuaid was named "Woman of the Year" by Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, an award Skinner gives out annually for community service in her district.
Nason is currently on the city's Parks and Recreation Commission and was a member of the Waterfront Committee. She is a lawyer and was recently named Executive Director of Congregation Netivot Shalom in Berkeley. She is on the board of directors for Citizens For East Shore Parks and spent 18 years as Executive Director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, resigning in 2011.
Pilch is currently a member of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. He ran for City Council in 2008 and 2012. He previously served on the city's Parks and Recreation Commission and the Traffic and Safety Commission. He has worked with the Sierra Club and cofounded Albany Strollers and Rollers, an advocacy group for pedestrians and bicyclists.


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A fully grown niglet
Theres one of them niggers
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A word that everyone else is afraid to define except in utter seriousness, for fear of being branded a rascist, in total ignorance of the colloquial usage of the word, its characterization in popular culture, and the populations of people it is used most by.
You shouldn't ever say the n-word, you rascist cracker asshole.
by Panocha007 October 20, 2003
a term that is racist, as long as the speaker of it is not black. Forbidden on most all of television and other forms of public entertainment, at times referenced to as the "n-word". However, "cracker", a term racist against whites, is a completely acceptable term used in any context of any national broadcast...hmm...
White man: I would like to know why "cracker" and, ahem, "nigger" are not equally forbidden *white man is put on trial for racist slander*
by Scooby King February 27, 2005
nigga, niggah etc. al.(noun)1.describes an ignorant, uneducated, foolish individual regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
2. endearing term between two or more individual to describe a friendship or bond.
2. endearing term between two or more individual to describe a friendship or bond.
1.Shut up, you nigger
2. Chris, you my nigga.
2. Chris, you my nigga.
by Matt March 15, 2005
Slang description for slaves who were brought mostly from West Africa by the Dutch, English, and Portuguese from what was then a huge "Nigerian Basin" which makes up part of the countries of Nigeria and Niger today.
Load the Nigger's on the ship, time for an auction in Kingston.
by KingKoon February 22, 2005
Used as a disparaging term for a member of any dark-skinned people.
look at that nigger stealin shit and selling drugs!!!
by jamal October 03, 2005
nigger is to black person as redneck is to white person
"I don't like niggers."
by clown February 27, 2005