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Ohlone College designated Cisco regional academy
By Milpitas Post Staff.
Thursday, May 31, 2007—Reprinted from Fremont Bulletin.
Richard Grotegut, an Ohlone Community College computer networking faculty member, has been named as the sole California representative to the Cisco Networking Academy 10th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. in October. The celebration will honor Grotegut and others for their impact in "educating the architects of the networked economy" through the Cisco Networking Academy over the past decade.
Ohlone has been a teaching outlet for the Cisco academy for 10 years as of this fall, nearly as long as the program has been in existence, training more than 1,700 students in the region.
In addition, Ohlone was recently named a regional academy by Cisco, training faculty at other schools to become Cisco Academies under Ohlone's direction.
The Cisco Networking Academy is a comprehensive e-learning program, the largest in the world, which provides students with Internet technology skills.
The networking academy program delivers Web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on-lab work, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry standard certifications.
The regional academy trains local academy instructors who later educate students.
Irvington High School, Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program, Las Positas College, and Diablo Valley College have become local academies under Ohlone.
Ohlone, Irvington High School and Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program are partnering in the establishment of a career pathway in Information and Communication Technology.
The ICT Pathway leads high school students through courses that prepare students to transfer to community college and then on to a university for baccalaureate degrees with a computer science or engineering focus.


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The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) Coordinating Center Learning Visit in Seattle this week was hosted by Co-Directors Joyce Wipf, MD, Laurie Angelo, MS, ANP-BC and program manager Gail Eck. VA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) visitors included OAA Chief, Dr. Bill Marks, Health Professions Education; Dr. Judith Bowen, CoEPCE Physician Consultant; Dr. Kathryn Rugen, CoEPCE Nurse Consultant and Laural Traylor, National Program Manager from the Coordinating Center and Jennifer Hayes, program evaluator attended on behalf of OAA's Evaluation and Analytics unit.
The visit started with a delightful lunch and discussion with a group of the Seattle CoEPCE learners. The learners shared thoughts about the program and provided program feedback and recommendations. One trainee reported the experience as "phenomenal" and the group overall was pleased with their development noting that it was "far superior to the experiences of their non-CoE cohort." Trainees reported having good exposure to the right level of patient complexity and good opportunity to learn about chronic disease management. They felt the huddle experience was helpful and improving as the interdisciplinary group of learners become more connected and comfortable. The learners further reported they had opportunity to work with seasoned professionals of other disciplines and found particular value in exposure to pharmacy and mental health staff. The Learning Visit team had time to observe clinic patient sessions and trainee team building and had stimulating discussion with VA Leadership, CoEPCE faculty and evaluation team members. The visit came together with learners, CoEPCE champions and VA and University leaders and partners in an intimate think tank and CoEPCE Advancement Forum.
The Advance Forum was a grand opportunity for stakeholders to come together and think about the program value and areas in which to grow. Bill Marks led the forum discussion with questions focused on the contributions of the project. VA was praised by Affiliate partners, noting that the "vision (for this program) in VA was incredible." These stakeholders encouraged continued diffusion of program innovations such that this important work can be translated into practice external to VA. Another partner remarked that the program is "absolutely a win-win" and went on to state that trainees are better prepared to function in new interdisciplinary team systems.
Along this train of thought, the OAA visit team was advised to continue to define team based care and remarked that "the contributions towards helping the nation understand the value of this care was of great importance." It was also noted that this program is a "prototype for the future" in respect to dwindling resources and cost containment (quality and safety included) and is a model that the nation can build on as we learn to understand our outcomes. There was further encouragement for programs to look at the impact on the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT/ non CoE) and how the CoEPCE is impacting PACT. The notion was strong that to build on this prototype, learners absolutely need leadership development. It was felt that the trainees are being well prepared but that they don't get this important leadership training in school. Having the ability to lead, to take part in policy development (both local and national) to move the policy from concept to implementation and bringing together varying disciplines to practice change skills will be central roles for these leaders in the future.
As with any system change, there are cultural challenges and challenges around infrastructure redesign and the administrative burdens that may slow progress. Scheduling was noted as one such challenge. Bill Marks noted that scheduling should not be a hindrance to optimal training experience and that we absolutely should not let schedules determine how these revolutionary programs are established. For scheduling (or any barrier to success), Dr. Marks insisted, "We (VA) and our partners (University) can put our heads together and will figure it out!"
In further support for the program Seattle's Designated Education Officer (DEO), Catherine Kaminetzky stated that "trainees and learners (due to their relationships) feel huge responsibility to these patients." They know where they want the patient to go, and they are learning about the tools and how to use the tools (data driven) that will improve patient care. She stated "we expect that these individuals will be leaders" and that we are setting up the expectation that it is NOT acceptable to not have data on their patients. Cathy said "THIS is the new baseline."
What did we learn in Seattle? We learned a lot, though we can't possibly share it all here. We do know that we are working towards creating systems in which teams are developing camaraderie, they are learning to talk, to share their independent knowledge and teach each other their different languages and styles. We have learned that proximity is key to this process and space IS an important issue and one that we need to continue to pay close attention to when we are building our programs . We are learning how to build a place of pride and mutual respect and a medical home in which Veterans are bound to receive better, safer and more cost effective care. What isn't to like?
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Acme Packet (APKT) Punishes Investors
This one's gonna sting; 2nd day in a row I did not check the schedule of earning reports due to a very busy schedule, and unlike Akamai Technologies (AKAM) I actually have some decent sized exposure to Acme Packet (APKT). Tiny silver lining is it's a good reminder of the reasons why I have been cutting back almost every position going into earnings.
Going into the day I have a 9% unrealized gain in the stock which shall vanish, and then some I am sure. From there exactly the same situation as Netflix and Akamai (this is starting to be a pattern)... if (when) it breaks the 50 day moving average ($28.50s) I have to cut it back sharply. And if it does not regain that level soon, we'll most likely cut bait and revisit it later in the year. But the prognosis for today is PAIN. Time for damage control. (note to readers - never try to launch a mutual fund during earnings season)
The report was very good, but revenue guidance was not raised ENOUGH and with these type of companies you have to keep raising the bar. EPS guidance on the other hand, actually went up quite a lot, so it is quite a hammering for doing nothing wrong except not raising guidance enough versus analysts. They actually did raise revenue versus their own forecast ($214-$218M versus $204-$208M). All in all an overreaction but that the market price is the market price, and today it will be substantially lower.
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- Acme Packet Inc's (APKT) quarterly results narrowly topped Wall Street expectations, but the company gave a weak revenue outlook for the year. The company, which makes session border controllers that are used to connect networks operated by service providers and enterprise customers, was down 13% at $28.15 in trading after the bell.
- For the second quarter, the company earned $9.7 million, or 14 cents a share, compared with a profit of $1.7 million, or 3 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Excluding items, it earned 18 cents a share. Revenue rose 62% to $53.3 million.
- Analysts were expecting earnings of 17 cents per share, on revenue of $52.5 million
- Acme Packet forecast 2010 revenue of $214 million to $218 million, the lower end of which is in line with analysts' view of $214.4 million. The company expects full-year 2010 adjusted profit view of 72 cents a share to 74 cents a share, above Street view of 68 cents.
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I can't find much of a breakdown out there on the internet. I know if we adopt from Armenia, for example, it will be $35-$45k, but I don't know what is due when! We are feeling really excited to start the process, but we aren't rich, and can't front that whole amount at once. Any ideas of what is generally due when?
Here is one example I found... http://travisandjennyadopt.blogspot.com/p/cost-breakdown.html
No personal experience but that looks normative for most of the families I have seen. I can ask around if you don't get any more answers.
A lot of agencies will have the information available on their website if you dig for it. I know our adoption agency does. Or they will send you the info in a packet if you inquire. For us, there are two BIG fees - the contract fee and the orphanage donation. We paid the contract fee a few months ago and will be paying the orphanage fee shortly. So they are definitely spread out a bit! It helps if you can save up some of the costs before you get started so that you can save during the adoption process, apply for grants, fundraise, and apply for loans if necessary.
Are you wanting to adopt a baby or a waiting child? That definitely influences the timeline and how fast fees come due!
I found an agency that is experienced working with deployed military families adopting while abroad (which we will be for 4 years starting next year!), and they gave me a timeline! For them it's $4k due when you sign up, $8k due a few months later (covers homestudy, paperwork, translations, everything until the referral), most of the remainder due when you accept a referral, and then one last payment when you get back to the States, which covers court fees to legalize the adoption here, and the post evaluations. The amounts of those last two will just depend the country we choose. So depending on how fast the referral comes, we may or may not have years to save up between the homestudy and the referral.
We are hoping to adopt a little girl born after June 2012 (so our bio daughter will remain the oldest). By the time the paperwork goes through for us, and we get a referral, that child could be 2-3 or even older. Or younger, I mean we would be open to an infant- but an infant is not a requirement for us. We would also be open to a young sibling set, with the oldest born after June 2012, and even a mild-moderate correctable special needs situation We are fortunate being in the military, if there are surgeries needed, etc, it won't be prohibitive. I'm not exactly sure how these things will influence our timeline. Part of me wants it to happen as fast as possible- and part of me hopes it takes time, because we can't afford to pay the whole thing too quickly!!
Does anybody know how those two factors- a young sibling set and mild/moderate correctable special needs- can influence the timeline?
I'm so glad that you were able to find an agency that gave you a fee breakdown! I think both of your factors (sibling set and special needs) will have the same effect - they will speed up your timeline. Because you're not looking for as young as possible with no special needs, you could get matched faster. Is looking at the waiting child lists an option for you? I know of lots of little ones that would fit your criteria, just not sure if waiting child lists are an option with you being abroad.
My husband and I are adopting from a waiting child list. We found our girl and went with the agency who holds her file. It took two months to complete our home study and request to be matched with her. We're about to submit our dossier and have been working on the adoption now for almost nine months. Once the dossier is submitted, we should be able to travel in roughly six months.
Congratulations on finding your girl!! That is so exciting, I hope everything goes smoothly and quickly, and you can get her home soon!
We are deploying next summer (for 4 years), so doing a homestudy before then might mean redoing it once we deploy. Even if we found a child quickly, any delays could throw a wrench in it when we move. And right now the age group we are looking for (born after June 2012) is still 0-18 months, which is pretty in demand. Once we move however, looking at a waiting child list is a great idea! I honestly hadn't given that option any thought. Was it tough to look through all those pictures and just pick one child? Or did you just know her when you saw her?
I'm fairly certain you'd have to redo a homestudy once you deploy. And updates can definitely be a pain. We looked into moving into a bigger house before our girl comes home but we'd have to update so much paperwork that we decided we'd rather wait to move until we're between adoptions.
I think you'd be surprised how many 12-18 month old children are on the waiting child lists. If you are interested, I can pass links to the lists I know about that advocate for younger children. It's hard in some ways; all those kids with no parents is REALLY sad. But we came across our girl's profile and knew that she's meant to be our daughter. :) We prayed about it before we started looking. The advantage of looking now vs later is that you can see what types of special needs are out there and which ones you would feel comfortable with, looking into ones you've never heard about, and talk to other parents about what it's like raising a child with a particular special need. I know for us, over time, our list of special needs grew because of research.
I would really appreciate that. Thank you so much.
I know what you mean about your list growing- mine is already evolving, just from the past few days. At first I was thinking only correctable special needs. But today I saw a sweet little boy who was deaf- and realized that I speak sign language (some, not fluently). And the other day I saw a man who was missing a few fingers. Which, how would that matter? And a coworker of mine a few years ago has epilepsy. She is a healthy, working mother of 2. All of these things would be listed as non-correctable.
It's like the world is slowly opening my eyes and heart to the possibilities. Or maybe I'm just paying attention for the first time?
Yes! This is exactly what is happening to us. As time goes on, as we're learning about various special needs and looking at profiles of waiting children, we're realizing "hey, we could do that!" Something we learned that might help you... keep a list of what you're comfortable with and add to it as you find needs that are doable for your family. The social worker has to include a list of what special needs you will accept. When she asked us for a list, we had a hard time coming up with one simply because we weren't sure exactly what needs are out there. We're now comfortable with mild to moderate cerebral palsy, something we weren't comfortable with before. It's not listed on our home study because we weren't thinking of that need before. If we had found a child with CP, we'd have to pay for an updated home study to include CP on the list. When starting the process for child #2, we'll make sure to include CP on the new list.
For waiting child lists, these are my favorites:
http://wonderfulwaitingkids.com - Lifeline's advocacy page. They update the list frequently and include a lot of details on the children waiting for families. This list has been most helpful for expanding our awareness level of the needs children have.
http://www.rainbowkids.com/WC/ - A compilation of waiting children from various agencies.
Both of the websites require that you sign up to view the children but they only send a few emails (notifying you of updates) and won't contact you to pressure you into signing with an agency.
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Total Newb Question
So I'm like 95% clueless when it comes to sound systems and it's time I get something going in the Jeep. I snagged the last JVC 600watt amp while it was on sale for $55 at Wal-Mart. Now I'm looking into what kind of Subs I want, whether or not I need a new deck, and what kind of box to get or build.
I'm thinking 2 12"s would be pretty nice. I'd love to find something really good at a relatively low price. I'm not looking to spend $1000s here but I don't want a POS either. Suggestions?
And with an 06' Laredo, will I need a new deck to run subs? If so, is Pioneer best?
I was looking at vented dual 12"s boxes on eBay. Is there anything in particular to look for in a box? Is it easy enough/worth the effort to build a box by hand?
Thanks in advance, Nick
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Nick, throw up the model # of that amp you got so the audio savvy guys have a point to work from :)
You will have to tap into the factory wiring to get an audio channel unless your deck has RCA's out. It's been awhile since I played with audio so i'll let the experts chime in. Good luck!
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Thanks Downstate :)
It's a KS-AX4302
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Ask Matt, he's the king!....
Custom box FTW
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Not sure where you got 600w from.... it outputs 200w @ 4ohm (bridged).
If you're trying to keep costs down I'd shoot for a very efficient single 15" woofer (given the power you have on tap). Also, don't get a ported enclosure without knowing the specs on it. You can't thrown any woofer in any ported enclosure and expect good results. Ported enclosures need to be designed for the woofer they house. Sealed enclosures are a little more forgiving.
I'd probably pair that amp with something like a JBL GTO 15" single 4-ohm woofer. They are a great budget sub and are very efficient.
The amplifier has speaker level inputs, so you can tap into the factory amp and get signal through that.
You'll also need an amplifier wiring kit. As cheap as they are I'd go with a 4 gauge kit.
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Great info!
2 things - do you have an enclosure you'd recommend to pair with the JBL GTO?
And is there a good link for more details concerning "The amplifier has speaker level inputs, so you can tap into the factory amp and get signal through that."?
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The speaker level inputs don't require the purchase of anything (like a LOC or new headunit). The amp should come with wires, but you may need to buy that yourself. Shouldn't be more than a few bucks at the local hardware store.
You'll basically tap into the speaker wires that are outgoing from the factory amplifier (preferably the rear speaker wires). Should be in the manual.
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I tried to put the rca conversion box in at the stereo and I couldnt controll the bass settings so all I heard was loud bass even with the stereo turned up one notch. I tried to splice it in at the amp and got no sound at all?
After messing with this for a week I said F--k it and bought a after market stereo, put the harnest in and didnt have any sound out of the door speakers. I had to cut the door speaker wires at the factory amp and run wires to the deck in order not to have to run wires to the doors. After that I had sound and was able to run wires to the amp and Im bangin now.
I would like to know if anyone has had better luck with running subs with the factory stereo and amp though?
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yeah PLEASE put an aftermarket deck in!! save yourself the hassle man i went through it and its not fun. aftermarket deck FTW!!
you can prolly find a pioneer at walmart for less that 100
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^ That what I should be looking for?
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Yes... but be SURE you get the single 4 ohm version, not the dual 4 ohm.
You amp outs out the most power at 4 ohms.
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By STEPHEN SUZMAN; Stephen Suzman returns frequently to his native South Africa, where he is active in anti-apartheid politics.
Published: March 18, 1990
A History of the African National Congress.
By Heidi Holland.
Illustrated. 252 pp. New York:
George Braziller. $19.95.
It is unfortunate that the deadline for completing this fine book was April 1989 and not April 1990. The unbanning of the African National Congress by the South African Government, the release of Nelson Mandela and the promise of meaningful negotiations have dramatically altered South African politics.
Current events notwithstanding, Heidi Holland, a South African journalist, has produced a concise and informative history of the African National Congress - a history that will enable readers to better comprehend South Africa's political complexities. It is a story of tragically missed opportunities, largely brought about by British indifference and Afrikaner obduracy.
Ms. Holland traces the congress's progression from its peaceful protests and humbly worded requests for the removal of racial discrimination through its grudging acceptance of violence to its development into a semimilitary organization heavily influenced and financed by Communists, an organization not averse to bombing civilian targets in its effort to overthrow the racist white Government and to replace it with a socialist regime.
Ms. Holland treats her subject both thematically and chronologically, exploring the complex, often contradictory, forces within the African National Congress. She describes the conflicts between those preaching black exclusivity and those desiring white acceptance; between devout Christians and Communist ideologues; between advocates of cooperation and appeasement, and upholders of confrontation and defiance. These descriptions are enlivened by biographical vignettes and anecdotes of important congress leaders: austere Oliver Tambo, eloquent Nelson Mandela, pacifistic Albert Luthuli, defiant Walter Sisulu.
Ms. Holland's history falls into three parts. The first discusses the years from the founding of the African National Congress in 1912 to the National Party victory in 1948 and the establishment of apartheid. During this period the congress's leadership oscillated between conservatives and such radicals as Josiah Gumede, the first of many leaders to be beguiled by Moscow. In 1928, after a visit to the Soviet Union, Gumede called for ''the complete overthrow of capitalism and . . . the principle of Africa for the Africans.''
The second phase of the African National Congress's history extended to 1960, when the organization was banned. After the National Party enshrined segregation in vicious new laws, black reaction split between proponents of multiracialism and those who wished ''to hurl the white man to the sea.'' The congress remained in the first camp, and in 1955 it drew up a ''Freedom Charter'' that advocated a universal franchise, ''equal status for all national groups, [and] an end to discriminatory legislation.'' The charter also proposed a socialist nirvana of free education, free medical care, the lowering of prices and rents, the redistribution of land, public ownership of mines, banks and major industries and a ''plentiful supply of food'' so that ''no one shall go hungry.''
After a police massacre of blacks at Sharpeville in 1960, the Government clamped down. Mr. Mandela was one of those arrested in the aftermath, following a long manhunt. The African National Congress leaders not imprisoned went into exile, and the congress reluctantly adopted violence as a method, while strengthening its Communist ties and its international campaign to isolate South Africa.
The Soweto massacre of 1976, when a new generation of blacks became politicized, was a turning point in this phase of the congress's history. As timid Government reforms alternated with police brutality, violent struggles broke out between the African National Congress and its black rivals on both the right and the left, resulting in thousands of deaths. Many who were even remotely considered Government collaborators were brutally lynched.
Ms. Holland does not minimize the fears of the whites, given the depressing history of political tyranny and economic stagnation in much of the rest of Africa. In assessing the current situation, she correctly acknowledges that ''the greatest threat to future economic prosperity under majority rule is that blacks may have become so bitterly disillusioned by the capitalist system, identifying it with repression, that they will demand sweeping nationalization of industry.'' However, she omits a key paradox - namely, that those whites who are prepared to grant the African National Congress many of its requests (for example, universal franchise and the abolition of discriminatory legislation) are the very people who are the capitalists, whereas the bulk of those who refuse to acknowledge black aspirations are (apart from the farmers) blue-collar workers and employees of an already highly developed state sector.
It remains to be seen whether the collapse of Communism and the liberalization of Eastern Europe will modify the congress's economic demands and its insistence on a highly centralized unitary state. Judging from neighboring Zimbabwe, where President Robert Mugabe has announced his opposition to multiparty democracy, and from the fact that Mr. Mandela's freedom speech was delivered from a hammer-and-sickle-draped balcony, prospects might appear dim. However, as Ms. Holland capably shows, in South Africa, as elsewhere, rhetoric and actions rarely coincide.
Photo: a man lies mortally wounded after police fired on a demonstraton, Sharpeville, South Africa, 1960. (AP)


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Location: Warmwater Aquaculture Research UnitTitle: Identification and characterization of TCRgamma and TCRdelta chains in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus Author
|Moulana, Mohadetheh
|Taylor, Erin
|Edholm, Eva-stina
|Quiniou, Sylvie
|Wilson, Melanie
|Bengten, Eva
Submitted to: Immunogenetics
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 7/31/2014
Publication Date: 10/1/2014
Citation: Moulana, M., Taylor, E., Edholm, E., Quiniou, S., Wilson, M., Bengten, E. 2014. Identification and characterization of TCRgamma and TCRdelta chains in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Immunogenetics. 66(9-10):545-561. Interpretive Summary: T cell receptors (TR) are critical elements of the immune response to pathogens. As in mammals, two type of T cells are found in fish, expressing either a aß TR or delta TR. The delta TR is not well described in fish. In this study, the gene expression of both the gamma TR gene and the delta TR was characterized in channel catfish by DNA sequencing. Structurally those genes were shown to exhibit conserved architectural motifs and peptides fundamental for their known biological functions in catfish. As a major component of immunity, this information will help understand mechanisms involved in disease resistance in fish.
Technical Abstract: Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, T cell receptors (TCR) gamma and delta were identified by mining of expressed sequence tag databases and full length sequences were obtained by 5'-RACE and RT-PCR protocols. cDNAs for each of these TCR chains encode typical variable (V), (diversity; D), joining (J) and constant (C) regions. Three V gamma families, seven J gamma sequences, and three C gamma sequences were identified from sequencing of cDNA. Primer walking on Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes (BACs) confirmed that the TRG locus contained seven TRGJ segments and indicated that the locus consists of (Vgamma3-Jgamma6-Cgamma2) - (Vgamma1n-Jgamma7-Cgamma3) - (Vgamma2-Jgamma5-Jgamma4-Jgamma3-Jgamma2-Jgamma1-Cgamma1). In comparison for TCR delta, two V delta families, four TRDD sequences, one TRJ sequence, and one TRDC sequence were identified by cDNA sequencing. Importantly, the finding that some catfish TCR delta cDNAs contain TCR Valpha-D-Jdelta rearrangements and some TCR alpha cDNAs contain Vdelta-Jalpha rearrangements strongly implies that the catfish TRA and TRD loci are linked. Finally, primer walking on BACs and Southern blotting suggest that catfish have four TRDD gene segments and a single TRDJ and TRDC gene. As in most vertebrates, all three reading frames of each of the catfish TRDD segments can be used in functional rearrangements, and more than one TRDD segment can be used in a single rearrangement. As expected catfish TCR delta CDR3 regions are longer and more diverse than TCR gamma CDR3 regions, and as a group they utilize more nucleotide additions and contain more nucleotide deletions than catfish TCR gamma rearrangements.


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You don't need a regex for it as @abhimanyusharma003 mentionedCreate the API url http://marketplace.envato.com/api/edge/USERNAME/API-KEY/verify-purchase:550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000.json
and parse the data;http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8344609/how-do-i-use-external-json
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This may helps https://github.com/syamilmj/Aqua-Verifier/blob/master/aq-verifier.php It is a plugin for bbPress that verifies the purchase code.
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stmcan saidYou can, and that is indeed convenient. But I'm sure almost all authors can agree that the ability to withdraw whenever we'd like (rather than being limited to once per month) would be amazing.
As I know you can save a withdrawal request as "Automated Monthly All Earnings" for upcoming months.
Yes it'd be nice feature and dtbaker also has a point about the security.
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dtbaker said
Then someone could make money from an illegal upload (stolen / copied file) and withdraw it. The 15 days gives a little more time for these things to be reported and dealt with before the money is gone forever.
That is a good point. However, they could still speed up withdrawals a bit – if someone requests a withdrawal on Aug 1, they could get it a certain amount of days later, rather than one fixed time every month.I've seen others talking about withdrawals twice per month, but I believed a fixed amount of days after a request is more justified.
As I know you can save a withdrawal request as "Automated Monthly All Earnings" for upcoming months.
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Smartik said
ThemeChills saidHow many posts do you have? It should be more than 8.
I have 8 added, but changed the posts_per_page to 4 just to test if the pagination would show… I updated the permalink structure too.Pagination works, but as I said in the last reply, goes to a 404…
Does it work, when you reduce the "Blog pages show at most" number to 8 or smaller number? (via Settings -> Reading Settings )
If so, you can add an action to "pre_get_posts" http://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Action_Reference/pre_get_posts
Something like;
function tax_pagination_fix($query) { $post_per_page = 8 ; $query->set('posts_per_page', $post_per_page ); return $query; } add_filter('pre_get_posts','tax_pagination_fix');
Hope it helps!
It is the opposite for me. Thursdays is now the biggest sales day for me according to last 30 days.
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Please notify authors before disabling any item and give some time like 72 hours.
shumana said
@stmcan did you mean the screen option on the menu page? that didn't work.
Don't you see these options when you click the screen options http://cl.ly/image/1l0w3i3m420K/Image%202014-04-03%20at%205.11.33%20AM.png on Appearance > Menus
If adding those classes manually not resolves, you'll need to contact the author.
- Click the "screen options" button at top of the page - Activate "CSS Classes" - And add current_page_item and current-menu-item by leaving a space between them
I'm not sure which theme is it, but with this way you can add those selectors by manually.
Hope that helps.


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Scientists of the Max F. Perutz Laboratories of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, together with colleagues of the ETH Zurich, have now shown how double stranded RNA, such as viral genetic information, is prevented from entering the nucleus of a cell. During the immune response against viral infection, the protein ADAR1 moves from the cell nucleus into the surrounding cytoplasm. There it modifies viral RNA to inhibit reproduction of the virus. But how is the human genome protected from inadvertent import of viral RNA into the nucleus? The current study of the research teams from Vienna and Zurich, published in PNAS Plus, sheds the first light on this question.
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The Skinny on Shakes for People With Diabetes
Whether you're watching your weight or looking for a quick diabetes-friendly meal on the go, a meal replacement shake can be a great option. Nutrition shakes don't provide complete nutrition — you still need a balance of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains every day — and not all shakes are created equal, even the ones designed for people with diabetes. Anita N. Ramsetty, MD, director of Roper Endocrinology at the Roper St. Francis Diabetes Center in Charleston, S.C., says it's important to review the ingredient list as well as the nutrition label of shakes before buying and trying. Skip shakes with sugar listed as one of the first three ingredients, and be careful of too much protein. If your kidneys are not functioning properly, too much protein can cause health concerns.
Glucerna SR, Homemade Vanilla, 8 ounces
- 200 calories
- 10 g protein
- 27 g total carbs
- 7 g fat (0.5 saturated)
- 6 g sugar
Glucerna is gluten-free and a good choice if you're lactose intolerant. These protein shakes, which are designed for people with diabetes, come in four flavors: Rich Chocolate, Homemade Vanilla, Creamy Strawberry, and Classic Butter Pecan, with the chocolate and vanilla also available in snack-size portions . Overall, they are a good choice. "Their carb content of 27 grams places the shakes in the range of a moderate-sized snack or small meal," Ramsetty says.
Boost Glucose Control, 8 ounces
- 190 calories
- 16 g protein
- 15 g total carbs
- 7 g fat (1 saturated)
- 4 g sugar
Boost Glucose Control is a meal replacement drink made specifically for people on a type 2 diabetes management plan. Plus it's lactose-free and gluten-free, making it a good choice for people with these dietary concerns. "With 16 grams of protein (which is equivalent to 2 ounces of protein), 7 grams of fat and only 15 grams of carbohydrate (equivalent to one carb exchange), this is a great fit for someone trying to lose weight and manage their blood sugar," says Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE of Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition Services in New York City. "This nutrition profile is one of the better options available to individuals trying to find a diabetic-friendly shake."
Almased, 8 tablespoon serving
- 180 calories
- 27 g protein
- 15 g total carbs
- 1 g fat (0.5 saturated)
- 12 g sugar
Almased is a meal replacement drink mix made from soy protein, honey enzymes, and skim milk yogurt powder. Because it's a powder, if you mix it with any liquid other than water, you'll need to factor in those nutrients. "This shake has a higher amount of sugars, but the total carbohydrate is reasonable," Ramsetty says. The soy and yogurt give it one of the highest protein contents among shakes for diabetes. "If you do not have kidney disease and are looking for soy replacements, this would be an option to try," she adds. It's also likely to be more satisfying because of its high protein content. "This is likely to keep you full longer than other meal replacements while helping achieve better blood glucose control, Cipullo says — a plus for type 2 diabetes management.
EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control Ready-to-Drink, Chocolate Fudge, 11 ounces
- 110 calories
- 17 g protein
- 4 g total carbs
- 3 g fat (0.5 saturated)
- 0 g sugar
"This shake is best suited for a woman trying to lose weight or maintain weight since it is low in calories," Cipullo says. "This can be used as a snack for both men and women trying to manage their prediabetes or diabetes." You may enjoy the flavors of these meal replacements, too. Besides Chocolate Fudge, Rich Dark Chocolate and French Vanilla, these protein shakes for people with diabetes also come in Strawberry Cream and Café Caramel.
Nikken's Kenzen Body Balance Healthy Meal Replacement Mix, 3 scoops
- 187 calories
- 18 g protein
- 26 g total carbs
- 1 g fat (0.5 saturated)
- 20 g sugar
Nikken, a company that sells products through independent consultants and its website, offers Kenzen Body Balance Healthy Meal Replacement Mix in vanilla and chocolate, enabling you to make your own protein shakes. This option is vegan certified, organic based, and all natural. It doesn't contain soy, dairy, gluten, or lactose. Keep in mind that if you mix in anything but water, you'll need to factor in the additional nutritional information of the finished meal replacement drink. "If you have diabetes and food allergies or food intolerances, Nikken may be a better-tolerated meal replacement," Cipullo says. But you should be cautious with this one's sugar intake. "It is wise to check your blood glucose before you drink this shake and then 2 hours after to ensure that the 26 grams of carbohydrate in the form of 20 grams sugar does not spike your blood sugar beyond 140 mg/dl," she says. "If you can drink a non-organic shake, there are better options available."
Extend Nutrition Shake Mix, Vanilla, 1 Packet
- 110 calories
- 15 g protein
- 12 g total carbs
- 1.5 g fat (0 saturated)
- 1 g sugar
Extend Nutrition Shakes were developed by Francine Kaufman, MD, former president of the American Diabetes Association. These protein shakes for people with diabetes are formulated with a combination of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates that metabolize slowly and help control blood sugar for up to 9 hours — good for type 2 diabetes management. Extend Nutrition Shakes come in strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla flavors; you add water to the powder packet. Ramsetty says this meal replacement option is "great in terms of low-calorie load," and "carbohydrate content is among the lowest, so for those looking for a true low-carb option, this may be one to try."
Atkins Advantage Vanilla Shake, 11 ounces
- 60 calories
- 15 g protein
- 2 g total carbs
- 9 g fat (3 g saturated)
- 1 g sugar
Atkins Advantage shakes, from the creators of the Atkins Diet, are marketed as snack or light meal replacements. Flavors include Café Caramel, Dark Chocolate Royale, Milk Chocolate Delight, Mocha Latte, and Strawberry. "This low-carb, higher-fat and protein shake is ideal for someone restricting carbohydrates or someone with diabetes," Cipullo says. "With almost 2 servings of fat and protein each, and almost 0 carbohydrates, this shake should not affect blood sugar." However, she cautions that carb-free does not mean calorie-free, an important consideration for type 2 diabetes management. "If you continually drink these supplements thinking they are okay because they are basically carb-free, you will be fooling yourself and may gain weight."
Slim-Fast Lower Carb Vanilla Cream Shake, 10 ounces
- 180 calories
- 20 g protein
- 3 g total carbs
- 8 g fat (1.5 saturated)
- 2 g sugar
Original Slim-Fast meal replacement shakes have less than two servings of protein and almost two servings of carbohydrate in the form of 18 grams of sugar — not ideal for people trying to watch their blood sugar, notes Cipullo. However, the company now offers what it calls "lower carb" streamlined shakes in chocolate and vanilla that might work better as protein shakes for people with diabetes. Just be aware that fat replaces much of the carbs, so just as you would with the Atkins shake, factor the calories into your daily plan, especially if you're trying to lose weight.
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living room furniture arrangement
Would like some ideas with placement of LR furniture. Would like ideas using as 1 big room as well as 2 separate rooms, just to see the options. Please use the couch, loveseat, chair and tv (tv needs to stay in corner). The tables and desk can be moved out and placed in another room. Additional seating would be nice to have and I love wing back chairs.
1st pic- standing at Front door so you can see the 2 openings for the kitchen and small dining area

2nd pic- standing in the opening of kitchen, you are looking at the front door

3rd pic- standing in opening of dining area (behind the couch) You can see how the room is L shaped from the front door

4th pic- standing beside the couch looking toward the front room

What functions are you looking for for the two rooms? The family room and then a dining room? Or entry? I think to make the family room seem more like a seperate room it would work to put the couch where the recliner is now. If you dont like looking at the back of it when you come in you could scrounge up a table for the back and put a plant and a few doo hickies on it. Technical term.
If you want a dining room for the area next to the family room it could work. Putting a large area rug under it would help, too. A smaller round table if you have one so that it can be placed a little further from the door.
You could also try moving the small table that is under the window to the long wall on your left as you come in the door, and put a mirror over it and a few hooks, to make that more of an entryway. Hmm. That's all I've got. Good luck. :)
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Have a look below to see what the team have got coming up this year, from features, angling shows, charity matches, fishery family and fun days to just days on the bank.
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"Hello, my name is Dan Howe, I am based in West Yorkshire. I have been angling for nearly ten years and my progression in to the sport came out of the blue really, where I got invited to accompany a mate who fished. The rest as they say is history and as I had no one to teach me, I began watching fishing programs, buying angling magazines and books to learn more. After being bought my first kit by my parents, I began fishing my local stretches of Canal based around Mirfield, catching Perch, Roach and Gudgeon and as I became more proficient, started to also catch the better bonus fish from the Canal. From there on, I progressed on to the river, again catching silvers and then I began to fish a local club Fishery, which was where I learn't how to fish for bigger fish, including of course, the inevitable Carp.
In a period from 2007, through to the present I was lucky to get to know some very good people, through a combination joining Bradford No.1 AA and also when I went to Study Fisheries Management for two years. In this time, I met people who I learned a great deal from and I was very lucky through their generosity to be able to branch out to fish venues further afield. In more recent times I have made what I suppose nowadays is a natural progression on to Carp Angling. Although I still like to keep things varied and get out on Coarse sessions from time to time, there is just something about Carping that I got the bug for right back when I caught my very first Carp off the surface and indeed it is still my favorite way of catching them! It's just taken me the best part of six years to get my head around and become remotely proficient at it. Of course I am still learning and I am constantly looking forward to what new challenges lay ahead.
Early in 2014 I became Social Media Administrator for Xcel Baits, who produce top quality Carp Food Baits, writing Catch reports and so on, which I really enjoy doing. I have also recently set up my own blog to document my sessions and share what I get up to with a wider audience. Nothing flash, just an honest account of what i enjoy. Having got to know Adam and his work for his site and initially planning to do a few sessions over my neck of the woods we hadn't spoke for a while and i thought it was time we got back in touch and put that in to action!"
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My parents and I are already worried that my DD is going to be insanely bored at school. Just through natural day-to-day activities, like nature walks, playing at the park, reading, playing games, etc., she, as every other two year old, is so very curious about everything. Her memory, her expressive language, and especially her receptive language, are very well-developed. At 10 months, Early Intervention came to evaluate, due to a gross motor skill delay that only ended up being 2% at the time and has since caught up and become accelerated, as well, her language skills were evaluated to be an average of nearly a year ahead, at that point.
This is where she is, now, at 2:
- Knows 10 colors (we're working on different ones, now, using cars and things in the environment)
- Can orally spell and recognize all letters in her name
- Recognizes 80% of the alphabet
- Has held a crayon (regular size) correctly since 9 months
- Can write some letters/numbers
- Knows some shapes
- Knows distinction among/can name numerous animals, including caribou
- Can name several insects and knows part of the food chain
- Can identify different types of clouds and knows some of their functions
- Counts to 15
- Can name several fruits
- Displays leadership qualities within a group of children
- Knows the meanings of and uses general manners appropriately, such as please, thank you, excuse me, pardon me, and bless you
- Uses compound sentences
- Has an insane memory of people's names and faces, including those she does not see often (even some she sees once a month or less), memory of places and objects
- Puts together complex associations of how people and animals interact with the environment
These are just a small snippet of her skills, thus far, and it's nothing that we do formal, but all through play. She always asks, "What's that, Momma?," "What's it do?" and "What's it for?" The big idea of this whole thing is that she retains things very quickly and applies them to different situations.
What I am looking for, here, are some ideas on what to do if she continues this path over the next few years. I don't want her bored in school, because I am sure, with her personality, that would spell trouble!
She sounds like a wonderful, active girl!
For any child, I think it's important to figure out what kind of schooling is a good "fit", for academics and personality/emotions/learning style/behaviour. Some very gifted students do well in a traditional school environment. Some don't.
Hopefully, you have a few different schooling options available. The advice I would offer is to research various educational methods and philosophies, visit the schools in your area, and keep an open mind. I don't think that my dc have ever been "insanely bored" at school, whether it was Montessori, "regular" public, language immersion, gifted, or performing arts programs that they've attended. It hasn't all been a picnic. From time to time, they may have been underwhelmed with or disliked parts of the curriculum and we've worked through some issues over the years. We've always been able to manage those issues. It's helped to remain positive, to take a pragmatic perspective and to approach learning at school and home as a collaboration for my dc's education.
And even if you don't, hopefully you find that like ours your local public school is flexible and creative in meeting her needs. I now have three in school. I don't remember their milestones in any kind of detail but I do remember my eldest had her whole alphabet (upper & lower case, and letter sounds) by 21 months and was a self-taught reader by shortly after her 3rd birthday, and she has never been insanely bored (or even moderately bored) in our ordinary local public school.
Don't borrow trouble! Don't be blind to it, but don't borrow it.
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And even if you don't, hopefully you find that like ours your local public school is flexible and creative in meeting her needs. I now have three in school. I don't remember their milestones in any kind of detail but I do remember my eldest had her whole alphabet (upper & lower case, and letter sounds) by 21 months and was a self-taught reader by shortly after her 3rd birthday, and she has never been insanely bored (or even moderately bored) in our ordinary local public school.
Ditto above.
My 5 yr old DDs are 2E. Both had milestones similar to what Miranda wrote. Letters/sounds/etc by 19-20 months. Readers at early 3 and 3.5 respectively.
But they both had fairly steep deficits as well and were in various therapies (occupational, physical, etc) for years.
We did public Preschool , PreK, and they are in public 1st now. (did not do K). As PP stated, there are things that are great, there are things that are OK, and so far we have worked through all of them with some GREAT staff/teachers.
Yes, I have had to advocate for them both for academic advancement and for accommodations for their special needs (physical and social). But honestly, your schooling choice will depend A LOT on the individuals you meet up with along your childs educational journey. Programs look great on paper, but until you get to the nitty-gritty philosophies of the individual teachers- you never know how it will all work out.
In our case, right now public school is working for us. But , I also know that in the future- if it does not we will try something else. We also have moved several times, that always changes things up as well -educationally speaking.
One of my DDs is a go-go girl/type A personality and she gets 'restless' if not challenged, so far all her teachers have kept her engaged and active on an age appropriate level. My other DD is more go with the flow so she rarely gets into trouble. Sometimes have they gotten repeat material (letters, sounds, etc) during group instruction. Yes, but they were learning to work independently, in a group, waiting turns, letting other speak up, etc. Sometimes the lessons they learned (for them) were not academic as much as life-skills. But they did a lot of learn through play and it has served them well- 1st grade has just begun, so we will see how it pans out as the play gets less and the academics take a front seat since they both have very strong academic skills.
Have fun and enjoy your little one she sounds terrific!
You really have to play it by ear. Nothing that I thought would be right for my kids when they were toddlers seemed appropriate as they continued to age and develop. We've taken so many different turns, none of which I could have anticipated. Things I assumed would work failed. Choices I was hesitant about were wildly successful. Opportunities that didn't exist or were out of our reach at one stage suddenly were available in the next. When my eldest was a toddler, I don't know that I really considered how much input SHE would have in her educational options and how they could vary from what I had in mind. Even now with one in middle school and one in high school, we still take it a year at a time and it works.
A child trajectory can't really be anticipated either. My eldest knew all her letters and their sounds by 2. She was writing sentances phonetically by 3. Didn't actually sit and read a book until 5 but was downing 5th grade level novels within weeks. DS knew all his letters and sounds after one sitting at the library alphabet puzzle at 12 months. Started picking out words in print before 2. Didn't actually start reading until 4. Didn't become what I consider fluent until 7. At 10 reads at adult levels in two languages. My kids long-term learning curve in all subjects isn't a "curve" at all. More like a graph filled with spikes and plateaus. This makes anticipating what they need too far in advance pretty impossible. Basically, while your child is hitting these milestones early, they are milestones that do tend to come in one big spike for most kids. Skills following this group offer more depth and so a child can spend more time exploring and seemingly plateau or just build at what seems like a pretty average pace until the next big jump. You just don't know.
I know, not much help. Just keep your eyes and ears open for future opportunities but don't feel you have to have it all figured out now.
Married mom, DD 18, DS 15, and a Valentine's surprise on the way!
the key mama - really the KEY - esp. for a gifted child - is your emotional connection with your child.
i am just going to add another element to the excellent points the mamas have already made because my dd so does not fit in the regular 'gifted' thingy.
for instance both dd and i have had to accept that school is going to be "tolerated" by dd. dd is already in the best school in a GATE class - but still the education is not the best option for her. she excells in what she does - is bored sometimes and yet school does not meet her need for ethics and philosophy that she most desires.
so its v. v. imperative that you have a v. strong bond with your child. the only reason why dd is not depressed at school (hs is not an option now) is because we have talked and from a young age we have learnt that sometimes life just is. and instead of pulling you down you just forge ahead. so she enjoys her friends, enjoys her teachers and then just WAITS to come home.
the problem with school is grunt work. dd is not interested in grunt work. she wants to learn about the how why when rather than just the what. she is a hands on learner. that is why we do a LOT at home. in a sense i feel we both do public school as well as homeschool - well afterschool. but we still cover a huge curriculum.
but you cant make a judgement about the future at all. i myself was so caught up in the bored aspect of it that i didnt realise how much dd missed the fun times from daycare. she missed art in K, playtimes, science experiements. and i was worried about ABCs. that was not her concern at all.
her friend who is fact oriented is shining in the same school.
so dont worry. seriously (btdt myself) just enjoy your child. now. and be the best mama that your dd wants you to be.
When my eldest was a toddler, I don't know that I really considered how much input SHE would have in her educational options and how they could vary from what I had in mind. Even now with one in middle school and one in high school, we still take it a year at a time and it works.
This is so important. As they grew older, my dc haven't always made the choices that I would have made for their schooling. It was important that they be invested in their own education, though. In the collaboration between home and school, they are active participants in exploring opportunities and making decisions.
Well, they were ridding of the accelerated program when I was in high school back in the 90's, and I've searched around to find my options, which in short (private or montessori) are way out of my price range. I think she will be ok in PK, since it's mostly social, but it's after that that I am worried about. It may be a toleration thing. When I was in Elementary, I tested out 3 grade levels above in the first grade, and my mother is saying she is well beyond where I was at that point (I was an early reader and early with math, as well..my uncle had built me a computer and sent it complete with the MSDos/BASIC manuals somewhere in between my 3rd and 4th birthday, at which point I was reading those as well as the old fashioned Tarzan and Heidi novels. I remember taking them off my grandmother's marbletop and just sitting in the dining room reading for hours.) The problem was that (same school district as my dd will be in) mom did not want me moved up to 4th grade, feeling I was not emotionally mature enough. Dd, however, may be another story. She is far from me in personality. That year the only thing I did was take a picture book on pegasus and write a story for it, then read it to the Kindergarten classes. Mind you, it was a creative idea, but felt like a year wasted. I ended up being overly bored by 7th grade and checked out starting at that year, still graduating honors, but probably nowhere near my potential. I just lost interest and work ethic and ended up falling slightly behind in math, which had been my best subject. And, well, we all know we want better for our kids. I know she would do really well in Montessori, but, I can't afford to pay half my yearly salary to send her there.
It's also important to seperate your own experiences from your childs. I have my own issues with how my own giftedness was handled but honestly, my kids experiences have been so different. We share some traits but they are also different from me, from gifted DH, from eachother even.
Married mom, DD 18, DS 15, and a Valentine's surprise on the way!
You are so right. I'm trying to be positive, however, the district just laid off a net difference of 30-some employees, most of them teachers. They are working toward combining the high schools and middle schools, both which average 25-30 kids per class, already, and laying off more. I work outside of the district as a teacher, and I just got my second notice of possible layoff in two months. My state is in serious trouble and the first place they look is education. I would love to homeschool, but her father and I are separated and there is no possible way he would agree to it, which, honestly, even with the social activities in which we engage already, she's too social for me to keep home. Boy it's difficult. I hope the state turns around in the next couple of years, but it's not looking possible since we've already been in this situation for years. I don't understand how a state can just kind of "misplace" billions of dollars. The socioeconomics of this town, too, last time I looked, were 45% of residence below poverty and receiving assistance. My neighborhood, at least, is a nice, quaint one, but most of the neighbors, here, are elderly/getting elderly, so that's even liable to change. I am hoping that eventually we can afford to move to a better district within the county, provided I still have my job or a better job by the time she hits school age.
Oh and off topic...sort of... Dd informed me, tonight, that "morrow is Tuesday, Momma!" I love her so much. I've told her every night, since birth, "I love you, my amazing girl." Children really are so amazing.
You are so right. I'm trying to be positive, however, the district just laid off a net difference of 30-some employees, most of them teachers. They are working toward combining the high schools and middle schools, both which average 25-30 kids per class, already, and laying off more.
The public school I wrote about above, which is serving my kids so well, is a combined K-12 with six full-time-equivalent teachers. No gifted program (obviously, LOL!). No tracking. No AP courses. Sciences can only be offered alternate years at the high school level. It has still worked well for my highly-to-profoundly gifted eldest who graduates in a few months.
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That's very interesting, Miranda! It's actually kind of neat seeing and hearing about how different school districts work. I suppose the positive is that I know many of the teachers in the district, so it will be easy communicating back and forth. I suppose I will have to keep debating over the next couple of years and see how it ends up. I am not sure how you all feel, but it's sometimes hard remembering my dd is 2 and not much older (of course the tantrums help LOL!).
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Tankless water heater to pre-heat incoming water
I'm thinking about solving my hot water problem by making a hybrid hot water system.
Concept is to use an electric tankless heater to pre-heat water going into my gas tank-type water heater.
The problem is that I run out of hot water in the winter time when everyone is showering in the morning. (Michigan)
I figure I can use a low power electric unit just to bring the water up to 75 or 80F and let the gas heater do the rest.
I would shut off the electric with a timer during the day and during the summer. Seems like it could be fairly economical by using the electric only during high demand and not needing to get a huge replacement gas tank-type heater.
Note: I cannot install a full power natural gas tankless system due to lack of proper venting options.
Anyone have any experience or ideas with this type system?
Just considering it now. There are solar hybrid systems but the sun never shines here in winter.
I would personally replace the gas tank with electric and call it a day. The problem with gas tanks is, that flue that transfers the heat into the tank also transfers it out. So, although they can be 90% efficient they are also very efficient cooling down.
I originally had a tankless oil boiler which I was turning it on only when needed (mine actually had a water tank inside with about 5 gallons inside that heated fast but also cooled just as fast so it would cycle on/off). Turning it on/off only when needed I cut my oil bill down to $35/month for just hot water. However my wife was not happy having to keep turning it on/off.
I got an electric hot water tank and even at $0.22/kW my electric bill went up only about $30/month (it was cheaper than my tankless oil being turned on/off only when needed) and I had hot water whenever I needed. I figured out there is virtually no loss with electric tanks, they are sealed units with no flue cooling things down and very well insulated. I just recommend you get a good insulated one.
You mentioned solar. I added solar to it later, I live in an area where 2/3rds of the days are rain or cloudy. You get a bigger tank (one sunny day here and my solar will heat the tank enough to coast through 2 days of clouds & rain in Spring - Fall). In winter one sunny day will heat enough for one day. Sure it doesn't provide 100% of my needs (mostly in winter) but skipping it for that reason is like needing $20 and along your way find $10 and you skip it because it's not the full amount. I really want more panels and hook it into my heating system for the same reason.
Out of interest, is the indirect system of heating the water from the central heating system popular in America? It is seen as the most efficient method here.
My opinion is, I would say the advertisers here push tankless as being the most efficient and try to fool people into buying tankless heaters for their hot water use advertising no standby losses, use a boiler seperately for just heating. People here are not taught a boiler doing double-duty (heating & Hot water) is more efficient, and an indirect system even more efficient (since it doesn't have a flue in the tank). I know of 2 neighbors who threw out their indirect heated water tanks & boilers and went tankless. I went the other way, I hated the tankless route and went indirect.
To answer your question, in my opinion they really push tankless but I think the indirect hot water system IS the most efficient because there's practically no standby loss AND the boiler is doing double-duty so it's efficiency is highest especially in winter (when you need it most). But, I would say it's becoming less & less common.
You could turn up the WH to 160F. Then for 20 gals. of 100F water you only use 10 gals. of 160F water.
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Doesn't work on paper? Certainly won't work in reality.
Works on paper? Still may not work in reality.
I also have considered a small electric tank type water heater in series with my gas one. But it seems like it will take up too much space.
Since your average hot water needs are much smaller than these peak values, I'd get another WH and use it just to store preheated water, so you don't need new elec. wiring.
First figure out your total hot water needs at peak times.
You lose about 50w from heat loss through the WH insulation. Elec. heaters are almost 100% efficient, gas are 60% but with NG being cheap per Therm you might still make out with a gas heater.
Why not just add a big plastic holding tank in front of the heater. Put the inlet on the bottom and take from the top. Just sitting there most of the time it will warm up to room temperature. If you ever add a solar heater you could then put the heat exchanger coil in the plastic tank.
Hi Matthet,
Did you ever try out this tankless idea? I have the exact same problem at a ski vacation home in the mountains which is empty most of the year. But, when there are 12 people there over a weekend, last few people get cold showers. For this case, I really don't care about energy efficiency, just want lots of hot water and minimal changes.
My water heater and furnace are in the same closet, so maybe a simple holding tank placed near the furnace would do the trick vs the tankless preheater. I have heard of both options before, but have yet to hear anyone that has actually tried it out and has some feedback on how well it works.
Please let me know what you ended up doing... Thanks! :)
Sorry, I took the simplest cheapest way out. I limited both my daughter's showers to 15 minutes each by having them use a timer. After a bit of fuss they got used to it and I didn't have any more hot water problems.
Not very interesting for a DIY site but that's what happened. Every solution I thought of had too many complications. If I was to actually do something now I'd probably use the passive storage tank to bring the incoming water to room temp. Everything else seemed to complicated to just bring the water up 20 or 30 F.
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I was going to say "pre heating your water before it enters the tank will cause serious issue with your tank itself - they're designed to heat cold, not hot water"
. . . and for the extra electrcity and fuss I would suggest just installing a larger tank
Here (with 6 in the family) my husband showers first in the AM
Water is precious, limiting shower time is an excellent solution.
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