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Louisiana lawmakers and voters spend too much time considering amendments to the state constitution. A constitution is supposed to address broad legal principles, leaving smaller matters of governance to state laws. Instead, Louisiana lawmakers routinely agree to place on the ballot proposed amendments to the state constitution that deal with relatively minor issues best addressed at the state and local level. The result is a cluttered state constitution that invites confusion and often limits the flexibility of state leaders in managing government. That's no way to run a state in the 21st century.
The Nov. 6 election, continuing this sad tradition of amendment overkill, will have nine proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, meaning quite a headache for voters.
Here are our positions on Amendments No. 1 and No. 2. Our positions on other amendments will be published in coming days.
Amendment No. 1 – Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly – No.
As part of an agreement with the federal government, Louisiana's state government gets federal dollars to support certain health care programs for the elderly. To qualify for the dollars, state officials must ensure that the funds are used only for purposes designated by federal Medicaid officials. That's why the Medicaid Trust Fund exists.
At one point, state officials became involved in a dispute with the federal government after using these funds for related health care needs that were, in the view of federal officials, beyond the scope of the original agreement. The dispute was settled after the state agreed to repay the federal government $120 million.
Amendment 1 is ostensibly aimed at preventing such problems in the future by constitutionally limiting how the trust fund can be used. As the settlement of the previous dispute between state and local officials over this trust fund makes clear, some pretty stringent safeguards against misuse of this fund are already in place. Amendment No. 1 would further clutter the constitution with unnecessary language.
Amendment No. 2 – Expansion of Gun Rights – No.
On its face, Amendment 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot sounds a bit legalistic, general in nature about an abstruse point of law. In fact, it's an indirect approach to allow courts to overturn laws banning guns on school campuses and other public places.
We urge voters to reject the proposed amendment.
The amendment by state Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, changes the legal standard by which courts would review challenges to gun laws. The amendment would require the most stringent standard of judicial review, called "strict scrutiny," when considering the legality of gun-control laws.
Again, it seems on its face to be of little impact. But the standard means a lot in a courtroom: The state would have to prove that a law restricting the right to bear arms is of "a compelling interest," and is "narrowly tailored" in a way to impact as few people as possible.
Why is this amendment on the ballot? After all, the right to bear arms is already outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
Over the past few years, legislators have been reluctant to overrule universities and other educational institutions banning guns from campuses. Despite the great influence of the National Rifle Association and other groups with lawmakers and Gov. Bobby Jindal, the idea of guns on campuses — or the infamous "guns in church" bill of a couple of years ago — were unwelcome in the Legislature.
However, this ingenious amendment transfers decision-making from the State Capitol to the courts, and writes into the Louisiana Constitution a standard of review that would be most helpful to those challenging gun bans.
This is bad policy, not just because the legal standard is to be changed for this particular issue. It also marks an end-run around the legislative process, which is intended to collect the facts and divergent views on a question. Courts by their nature are narrowly focused on specific cases. This is a policy question that belongs in the Legislature, not in the courts.
Yet it is a tribute to the influence of the gun lobby that this amendment passed by overwhelming margins in House and Senate — the same bodies that balked at directly overturning campus gun protections.
There is a political degree of separation here: If a plaintiff seeks to overturn a gun law and succeeds, and then a tragedy later occurs, lawmakers can say that they are not responsible. It was the courts' fault.
We are not alone in opposition to this proposal. The Council for a Better Louisiana opposes the amendment: "CABL feels strongly, in agreement with our universities, that the combination of guns and still-maturing students is not a good mix."
We agree, and note that rejecting this amendment does not amount to any infringement of the rights of hunters and sportsmen. Our state has a wonderful tradition as the Sportsman's Paradise, and we want to keep it that way.
The rejection of Amendment 2 does not endanger the legitimate gun owner at all. We hope voters will see through this proposal, and reject it.


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Before going gluten free, if I needed a quick dinner, it was always pasta with tuna. Now, on the AIP diet, cooking is dominating my life, but sometimes you just want to throw together a quick meal.
My favorite go to quick dinner is spaghetti squash, tuna, olives, veggies (spinach and brussel sprouts) and some seasoning. Nothing like a big bowl of ' pasta.' :)

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Lieutenant Commander Kallesin 'n Galeda Name: Kallesin 'n Galeda Current rank: Lieutenant Commander Current assignment: USS ODYSSEY Current position: Acting Operations Manager Service Number: K-167-L724615-S25178 Physical Description Height: 1.878 meters Weight: 141.24 kilograms Hair: Chestnut Eyes: Grey Skin: Resembles Vulcan skin : pale and slightly blue but with a more light copper shine Race: Soong-type android with the appearance of a Vulcan male Age: Date of first activation is not known. Reactivated in 2370 [Appearance: 30 years] Background Information Citizenship: United Federation of Planets Home planet: Unknown Place of birth: Unknown; first reactivated on the science base Arkon Spouse: None Children: None Parents: Unknown Siblings: Unknown Religion: None Traditions: Fifteen minutes of Zen training each day Ambitions: To find his creators and his reason of existence, become a better android and, of course, to be worthy of the love of Vymora Einicrox, which he considers to be the most beautiful being his sensors ever registrated. Hobbies: Zen, martial arts, reading fantasy and SF novels from 20th and 21st century authors and entomology. Education 13.0721 - 13.0824: Study on different research bases and facilities. Mainly learning the base rules of human culture and Federation sociology. 13.0902 - 14.0913: Studies at the Starfleet Academy, takes more then fifteen different classes a day including exo-biology, artificial intelligence, Earth history, alien palaeontology and warp engineering. Also spends more then three hours a day reading, or better processing, any books, papers, photographs, movies and other data in the SFA libraries. Service Record 13.0902 - 14.0913: Starfleet Academy 14.0919: Assigned to USS Destiny 14.1206: Graduates the USS Destiny and promoted to Ensign 14.1207: Assigned to USS Hermes under CO LtCmdr. J'eran 16.0202: Assigned to USS Athene after decommissioning of the USS Hermes 16.0820: Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade by Spencer Doon and assigned as Chief of Operations 16.1223: Assigned to USS Horizon after USS Athene has been taken out of active service after the Telmarc War. Assigned as CSciO under Commander James Burke 17.0511: Completes Command Grade Training successfully 17.0704: Promoted to Lieutenant by Captain James Burke 18.0401: Promoted to Lieutenant Commander by Captain James Burke 20.0107: Transferred to the USS Olympus-Mons as new Science officer. 20.0515: assigned as First Officer to the USS OLYMPUS - MONS 210927: transferred to the USS DEMORA - SULU after nearly destruction of the USS OLYMPUS - MONS, current position Chief Science Officer 220130: finds himself transferred into the 28th century of an alternate timeline where Starfleet is just starting the exploration of the M81 galaxy 220130: joins the crew of the USS ODYSSEY as a provisional crewmember Personal Profile Kallesin 'n Galeda is a Soong-type android with the average looks of a young Vulcan male. He has the typical short black hair, the pointy ears and a light skin colour. He was found at stardate 13.0720 among the remains of a Borg vessel that crashed into a moon near the Arkon research facility. A salvage team took him to the research facility and a subspace message was sent to the android researchers in the sector. Investigation of the remains of the Borg ship, scans from particles on the android's exterior and data gathered from the ships in the system gave some clues, but it was unable to determine how long the probe was already on the moon. It is also unknown who created this android. There are no parts of Borg technology found on the android, neither the typical bionical implants that are common with the Borg. There are some indications (like metallurgic analyses) that might point to Vulcan or Cardasian technology but none of this has been verified by any of the Cardassian or the Vulcan scientists or embassies. At the moment of the discovery the memory banks of Kallesin 'n Galeda were not yet activated. Only several weeks later the scientists were able to activate the android. At the moment of activation it was clear that the databanks of this android where not yet completely filled with all necessary data. He only could use his basic functions (movement, primary senses, ...) and had only a minor vocabulary in Standard English, Klingon, Vulcan, Romulan and Cardasian speech. This led some people to conclude that this android was created to be a highly versatile spy for either an unknown race or the Borg. Kallesin was not aware he was an android and some of his physical capacities where damaged by the crash and he seems to be the first invalid android. One of his legs doesn't function properly so he is not able to walk properly. It is not clear why this small defect has never been repaired. The looks of this android are similar to a young male Vulcan. His mental capacities are at some levels enormous but in others he lacks the proper humanoid capabilities. He has no emotion chip integrated and has of course not the mental abilities a Vulcan would have (like mind meld). Starfleet scientists have also discovered some of his positronic neural paths are blocked or not activated. There is no explanation for the reasons why. Again, this gives some the believe this android is a spy or follows an unknown and hidden program. Technical/Biological Profile Being an android, Kallesin 'n Galeda is built around an artificial skeleton. Detailed scanning and examinations at SF laboratories have revealed some, but not all technical details. The positronic brain of Kallesin has an ultimate storage capacity of more then 5,900 quadrillion bits. His total linear computational speed has been rated at 320 trillion operations per second. This makes his storage capacity almost ten times as large as that of the famous Data and his capability of processing data more then five times as fast. His body contains approximately 25 kg of tripolymer composites, 12 kg of molybdenum- cobalt alloys, 1.3 kg of bioplast sheeting, a cortenide and duranium skull, and a polyalloy spinal support. This makes his exterior extremely durable and resistant to heat, cold, radiation, tension and pressure. Tests have shown he is capable of working in conditions from temperatures around 260 degrees Celsius below zero to 600 degrees above zero. However some small damages will occure when working at extreme temperature or pressure (his artificial skin can melt, the hair can break from frost, etc.). From what could be discovered without disassembling the android, the internal of Kallesin 'n Galeda consists of mainly a power core, multiple CPUs, ODN cables, wiring, several backup systems and a completely artificial sensorial equipment. This all is protected by a dual layer of dura-steel and tri-carbon poly-duranium that is capable of absorbing shocks up to 250 G and pressures as high as 250 kg/mm². This armament is not capable of stopping a phaser shot or disruptor beam or even a hard blow from a sharp knife, but it will absorb as much damage that a plain piercing of the artificial skin will not do much damage. An intensive set of repairs and adjustments have happened after a attempt of assassinating Kallesin 'n Galeda. In those repairs and upgrades his internal structure was protected more intense by a extra layer of tritanium-carbon alloys, extra powerlines to the positronic brain and a new developed self-repairing system was incorporated in his body. During this repair and upgrade it was also discovered parts of his body existed of a rare, unknown mixture of organic and mechanical compounds in a very unusual way. the experts present at that repair have never seen anything before and have no explanation how the main part of his internal systems can function at all. The power core and energy source of the android have been studied, but not all details are known. Some parts even remain uncertain and there are probably back-up systems or unknown power sources present. From what is known we can say it is verry similar to other known Soong-type androids: a central power cavity that distributes the energy created by the decay of a small quantity of the isotope strontium-90. This energy is then distributed through the entire unit through a flow of charged electrons in a fluid nutrient base of a consistency similar and equivalent to the human bloodsystem. Being an artificial being, Kallesin is also equipped with some particularly features. He is able to remove or open small hatches and some of his fingertips to gain access to direct plugs and data wires so he is able to connect directly to computers, ODN- cables and other wires. When at the USS Athene he had experimented with a direct wireless link with the ship's computer core so he was able to gain access to the ship's computer without being physically at a console. This made it possible he could give orders and control the ship from any place in the ship. The neural link network was tested but some errors occurred and the link seemed to become unstable by frequent use so it was disconnected. Being anatomically correct till the smallest details, he is fully functional and programmed with multiple techniques in acting as Human or Vulcan. He has no built-in emotion chip (at least not known to SFA) but is capable of calculating any possible responses to most situations and act as a Human (or any kind of known race). Addendum to Psychological and physical profile of Kallesin 'n Galeda: Somewhere around SD 19.0410 Kallesin n'Galeda found out his internal structure was related and connected to Borg technology. It seems there where used bits and pieces of a Borg droid in his internal system that in some way adapted to his current function. That might explain why Starfleet Science and Starfleet Intel where not able to correctly determine his construction. It is not clear if this makes Kallesin 'n Galeda a threat to the Federation or not. His current state of service makes SFI believe he deserves a proper chance, only he is tightly monitored in any action he makes. Psychological Profile Starfleet Headquarters, Counsellor's Office - Fit for Duty Review Cadet 'n Galeda is an android different from most Soong-type androids the Federation has ever seen. First of all it is not clear who the creators of this android were. This makes him a potential threat to the Federation. During his time in the research facilities where he was studied and interrogated Kallesin stumbled on an old database with mid 20th to early 21st century earth literature on fantasy and SF novels. Also, books about the ancient oriental cultures like Japan, China and other long forgotten countries intrigued him to study the Zen way of life and martial arts. His particular interest in entomology and any lack of emotion rather isolates him in Starfleet academy. Most of his fellow students find him a "nutty android" because he acts rather shy and quiet and shows no emotions in any situation. Also the fact that one of his legs doesn't function properly and his lack of repairing this made him somewhat strange and unusual to his fellow students. However his android capabilities allow him to study faster then Humans do and soon he was involved in some science clubs and became more social. Also his knowledge of ancient Zen and martial arts, especially the sword and bat'leth fighting demonstrations at "android speed", made him popular among the more aggressive races like Klingons and Romulans. Cadet Kallesin doesn't need any sleep or rest; however, he tries to have a fifteen minute Zen session everyday. From time to time he needs some maintenance and check-ups, especially because some of his neural functions don't seem to be fully functional. While Kallesin has not yet shown any special ambitions in Starfleet so far his special interests in science, martial arts and precision point out that the light be an excellent Science officer, security officer or navigation officer. On the other hand we have to admit that he has some annoying features too: one is his contentious search to understand organic life and social behaviour. More then once he has driven fellow students to anger while digging deeper and deeper into social and cultural aspects and behaviour. It is know he has disturbed a Klingon marriage by asking the bride why she had chosen as specific type of weapon and armoury and where the groom had found his splendid armour for the wedding. Remark on current relation with Lt Cmdr Vymora Einicrox In the recent past Kallesin 'n Galeda has been engaged with Vymora Einicrox, an Andorian female who he had meet on board of the USS Horizon. As they are growing in their relationship Kallesin tries to discover and work out the meaning of love, sexuality, the courtesy of a female and all pleasant and less pleasant things that are confined in a relationship. Kallesin finds Vy, as she is called by him, "the utter most fascinating combination of beauty, pleasure and challenge he ever had encountered". He also refers to her as a being of a remarkable and intriguing joy but yet illogical and emotional as most humanoids tend to be, probably even far beyond the average. This all makes him often doubt his capabilities to be worthy of her love which can bring them both sometimes in embarrassing situations. Although there had been several attempts to get married it seems there is always something interfearing with that. Things as the outbreak of an illness, the nearly destruction of a starship or just the showing up of a jealous, older partner of Vymora. Despite these problems they still are looking forwards to getting married sooner or later. The latest interfering with their relation had been an illusionary illness that has shown up on the USS OLYMPUS - MONS causing a corporal Mason to fall in love with Kallesin 'n Galeda. In her attempts to get the attention of Kallesin she made some rather awkward attempts to approach him, causing a 'catfight' between Corp. Mason and Vymora Einicrox. After the disappearing of the symptoms, things are more or less sorted out between Vymora and Mason, but there is still an unpleasant tension. Disciplinary Record Starfleet Academy - Year 0.24 Cadet 'n Galeda got a remark for taking a Zen session during an extremely dangerous experiment in physics class. It was stated clearly that "it was no proper time to perform Zen sessions while an artificial black hole had to be observed and monitored in a reaction chamber." Starfleet academy - Year 0.32 Cadet 'n Galeda got a disciplinary warning that "break a leg" is an expression not to be taken literally! USS Horizon: SD: 17.0306 Reprimanded for AWOL and risking his own and other SF personnel's life in an un- authorized away mission on Anabaron. USS Horizon: SD: 17.0309 Letter of reprimand added into personal record for breaking the chain of command during the Anabaron mission. Honors Bestowed None till now. Personal remarks: Since a few years Kallesin 'n Galeda is involved in a rather unusual relationship with Vymora Einicrox, a Andorian female. They have come to live in a rather comfortable relationship that is strange and filled with twists and arguments for the outer-world but that holds strength, unity, trust and understanding highly praised. They both understand they have different needs and urges and both have accepted the faith that, although Kallesin is more sensitive and passionate then most man of flesh and blood (as Vymora once declared to a friend) Kallesin 'n Galeda is undoubtly an android with all strange quirks and manners. The have been several times on the verge of a marriage but each time; sometimes for ships duties or unexpected circumstances and sometimes for personal matters, this has been postponed. So untill now they are not married but they live together as husband and wife. They still are looking forward tot he day they get married and become truly husband and wife also in official ways. Lieutenant commander Kallesin 'n Galeda is played by David Martens.


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Accession Number : AD0785175
Title : Heuristic Analysis of Large Trees as Generated in the Game of Go,
Corporate Author : STANFORD UNIV CALIF DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Personal Author(s) : Ryder,Jonathan Leonard
Report Date : DEC 1971
Pagination or Media Count : 307
Abstract : The Japanese game of Go is of interest both as a problem in mathematical representation and as a game which generates a move tree with an extraordinarily high branching factor (100 to 300 branches per ply). The complexity of Go (and the difficulty of Go for human players) is thought to be considerably greater than that of chess. The constraints of being able to play a complete game and of being able to produce a move with a moderate amount of processing time were placed on the solution. The basic approach used was to find methods for isolating and exploring several sorts of relevant subsections of the global game tree. This process depended heavily on the ability to define and manipulate entitles of Go as recursive functions rather than as patterns of stones. A general machine-accessible theory of Go was developed to provide context for program evaluations. A program for playing Go is now available on the Stanford PDP-10 computer. (Modified author abstract)
Descriptors : *Computer programming, *Game theory, Recursive functions, Strategy, Combinatorial analysis, Algorithms
Subject Categories : Operations Research
Computer Programming and Software
Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


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Now that the games in Rio are complete, there's a lot of talk about viewership, millennials and NBC Universal.
A business shouldn't jump into developing a new IoT product without a plan.
In a transparent appeal, Mother Jones explained how its subscription billing platform directly contributes to the quality content it provides.
To operate effectively on a subscription business model, companies must accommodate their customers at every corner.
It seems more customers are navigating away from traditional television services, regardless of whether they use cable or satellite.
Understanding your customers is exceptionally critical for companies selling software as a service.
The Internet of Things continues to expand, and several telecommunications companies are working to make it easier to adopt these products and integrate the IoT into daily business operations.


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We ended our week of Eddy Christmas by taking all the kids bowling. It was a bit like herding cats, but once they got those little bowling shoes on their feet, they were ready to go.
|Sam, as usual, was just excited to be there.
|I ordered Lampie and me a chocolate milkshake. Amy asked if we could split one, so I ordered her one, too. Turns out the kids drank them both. Stinkin' kids. Always having to share my goodies with them.
|Kevin, as usual, was just excited to be there.
|Amy--good at everything except bowling. Later, Noah was feeling pretty bummed that he didn't win and I explained that it was probably genetic because his mom wasn't any good at bowling either. He replied, "But my dad is!"
|Ellie--even without a nap, she was pretty happy.
|Uncle Joe coaching Kate.
|Natalie with her Daddy.
|Waiting to bowl
|ND and Smelly
|The whole crew


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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK pre-science first batch admission list for the 2016/2017 academic session is out.
This is to inform all the candidates that applied for the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka pre-science programme admission for the 2016/2017 academic session that they can now check their admission status online.
As at the time of this publication, UNIZIK pre-science/pre-degree 1st admission list is not yet online. The list is accessible at the notice board in utility building. Those list are for the 1st batch.
Admitted candidates are advised to note that registration starts on 1st February, 2017.
Prospective applicants are further reminded that the application date has been extended to January 31st.
See also: How to Apply for UNIZIK Pre-Science Admission – 2016/17.
MSG Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to UNIZIK pre-science 1st admission list.


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Johannesburg - Simplifying the requirements for a business license, offering incentives to tax payers, and tackling official corruption were among the recommendations by the United Nations agricultural organisation to cut informal trade among African countries and boost economic prosperity, particularly for women.
"Informal cross-border trading, in which transactions are not compliant with local tax and other rules, accounts for a large share between 20 and a hefty 70 percent – of employment in sub-Saharan Africa," according to the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
"Putting it on a regular footing can lift sustainable prosperity and markedly improve prospects for women," the FAO said in a new publication, Formalisation of informal trade in Africa. Informal cross-border trade, often agricultural, is the result of poor access to government offices, a lack of administrative skills and improper understanding of import and custom-tax laws.
Read also: The story of SA's green economy
One of the main groups that would be affected by formalisation is women, who constitute the largest share of informal traders about 70 percent in Southern Africa and more than half in other parts, according to the report. "Facilitating formalisation is the only viable policy option for Africa's transformation agenda to realise its objectives," said Suffyan Koroma, FAO senior economist and lead author of the report.
The publication was presented on Thursday at a conference in Kigali, Rwanda. The event is part of ongoing FAO-supported work in the country, along with UN Women and other development partners, aimed at enabling women to benefit more from agricultural food chains, a project geared to allowing women small traders access to useful information as well as start-up capital.


text: About Ossian Days FestivalEach year, Ossian Days, Inc. puts on an annual street festival known as Ossian Days. Ossian Days offers 2 ½ days of classic carnival rides, activities and good food. Thursday night is our famous Ossian Smoked Pork Chop Dinner & Chain Saw Demonstration. Saturday has a 5K walk/run, Disc Golf & Coed Softball Tournaments. Big wheel races, donut hole eating contests, parades, live music & much more. Bessie the Cow is back this year. A guessing game that could win you $500. This festival is perfect for the entire family!


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I saw an interesting article about the attributes we look for in a partner, and how that relates to products. Please take a listen.
BTW, I keep saying 8 in the video, but it's 7.
Welcome to "We are Open Mortgage!" a communication point for the corporate employees of Open Mortgage. This thing called Open Mortgage is a Tribe. The messages here are designed to remind us of who are as a Tribe, and who we are striving to be. It is intended as open communication, so please feel free to comment or opine on any entry.
Thank you for being part of, contributing to, and shaping the Tribe.
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Food and Bio based Products Group
Food and Bio based Products Group
Barnett M.P.G.,Food and Bio based Products Group |
Cooney J.M.,Plant and Food Research Ltd |
Dommels Y.E.M.,Plant and Food Research Ltd |
Nones K.,Plant and Food Research Ltd |
And 9 more authors.
Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry | Year: 2013
Animal models are an important tool to understand the complex pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). This study tested the anti-inflammatory potential of a green tea extract rich in polyphenols (GrTP) in the colon of the multidrug resistance targeted mutation ( Mdr1a-/-) mouse model of IBD. Insights into mechanisms responsible for this reduction in inflammation were gained using transcriptome and proteome analyses. Mice were randomly assigned to an AIN-76A (control) or GrTP-enriched diet. At 21 or 24 weeks of age, a colonic histological injury score was determined for each mouse, colon mRNA transcript levels were assessed using microarrays, and colon protein expression was measured using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry protein identification. Mean colonic histological injury score of GrTP-fed Mdr1a-/- mice was significantly lower compared to those fed the control diet. Microarray and proteomics analyses showed reduced abundance of transcripts and proteins associated with immune and inflammatory response and fibrinogenesis pathways, and increased abundance of those associated with xenobiotic metabolism pathways in response to GrTP, suggesting that its anti-inflammatory activity is mediated by multiple molecular pathways. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α and signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 appear to be two key molecules which regulate these effects. These results support the view that dietary intake of polyphenols derived from green tea can ameliorate intestinal inflammation in the colon of a mouse model of IBD, and are in agreement with studies suggesting that consumption of green tea may reduce IBD symptoms and therefore play a part in an overall IBD treatment regimen. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.
Sengupta R.,Food and Bio Based Products Group |
Sengupta R.,Riddet Institute |
Altermann E.,Riddet Institute |
Altermann E.,Agresearch Ltd. |
And 6 more authors.
Mediators of Inflammation | Year: 2013
Lactobacillus species can exert health promoting effects in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) through many mechanisms, which include pathogen inhibition, maintenance of microbial balance, immunomodulation, and enhancement of the epithelial barrier function. Different species of the genus Lactobacillus can evoke different responses in the host, and not all strains of the same species can be considered beneficial. Strain variations may be related to diversity of the cell surface architecture of lactobacilli and the bacteria's ability to express certain surface components or secrete specific compounds in response to the host environment. Lactobacilli are known to modify their surface structures in response to stress factors such as bile and low pH, and these adaptations may help their survival in the face of harsh environmental conditions encountered in the GIT. In recent years, multiple cell surface-associated molecules have been implicated in the adherence of lactobacilli to the GIT lining, immunomodulation, and protective effects on intestinal epithelial barrier function. Identification of the relevant bacterial ligands and their host receptors is imperative for a better understanding of the mechanisms through which lactobacilli exert their beneficial effects on human health. © 2013 Ranjita Sengupta et al.
Cooney J.M.,The Innovation Group |
Barnett M.P.G.,The Innovation Group |
Barnett M.P.G.,Food and Bio based Products Group |
Dommels Y.E.M.,National Center for Growth and Development |
And 8 more authors.
Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry | Year: 2016
The aim of this study was to provide insight into how curcumin reduces colon inflammation in the Mdr1a-/- mouse model of human inflammatory bowel disease using a combined transcriptomics and proteomics approach. Mdr1a-/- and FVB control mice were randomly assigned to an AIN-76A (control) diet or AIN-76A+0.2% curcumin. At 21 or 24weeks of age, colonic histological injury score (HIS) was determined, colon mRNA transcript levels were assessed using microarrays and colon protein expression was measured using 2D gel electrophoresis and LCMS protein identification. Colonic HIS of Mdr1a-/- mice fed the AIN-76A diet was higher (P<.001) than FVB mice fed the same diet; the curcumin-supplemented diet reduced colonic HIS (P<.05) in Mdr1a-/- mice. Microarray and proteomics analyses combined with new data analysis tools, such as the Ingenuity Pathways Analysis regulator effects analysis, showed that curcumin's antiinflammatory activity in Mdr1a-/- mouse colon may be mediated by activation of α-catenin, which has not previously been reported. We also show evidence to support curcumin's action via multiple molecular pathways including reduced immune response, increased xenobiotic metabolism, resolution of inflammation through decreased neutrophil migration and increased barrier remodeling. Key transcription factors and other regulatory molecules (ERK, FN1, TNFSF12 and PI3K complex) activated in inflammation were down-regulated by dietary intervention with curcumin. © 2015 Elsevier Inc.
Wheeler T.T.,Food and Bio based Products Group |
Maqbool N.J.,Agresearch Ltd. |
Gupta S.K.,Food and Bio based Products Group
Journal of Molecular Evolution | Year: 2012
The mammalian secreted ribonucleases (RNases) comprise a large family of structurally related proteins displaying considerable sequence variation, and have been used in evolutionary studies. RNase 1 (RNase A) has been assumed to play a role in digestion, while other members have been suggested to contribute to host defence. Using the recently assembled bovine genome sequence, we characterised the complete repertoire of genes present in the RNaseA family locus in cattle, and compared this with the equivalent locus in the human and mouse genomes. Several additions and corrections to the earlier analysis of the RNase locus in the mouse genome are presented. The bovine locus encodes 19 RNases, of which only six have unambiguous equivalent genes in the other two species. Chromosomal mapping and phylogenetic analysis indicate that a number of distinct gene duplication events have occurred in the cattle lineage since divergence from the human and mouse lineages. Substitution analysis suggests that some of these duplicated genes are under evolutionary pressure for purifying selection and may therefore be important to the physiology of cattle. Expression analysis revealed that individual RNases have a wide pattern of expression, including diverse mucosal epithelia and immune-related cells and tissues. These data clarify the full repertoire of bovine RNases and their relationships to those in humans and mice. They also suggest that RNase gene duplication within the bovine lineage accompanied by altered tissue-specific expression has contributed a survival advantage. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2012.
Dalziel J.E.,Food and Bio based Products Group |
Spencer N.J.,Flinders University |
Dunstan K.E.,Food and Bio based Products Group |
Lynch A.T.,Food and Bio based Products Group |
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Food and Function | Year: 2014
Beta-casomorphin-5 (βCM-5) is a milk-derived bioactive peptide that slows gastro-intestinal transit (GIT) in vivo and blocks the peristaltic reflex in the guinea pig colon in vitro. We wanted to establish an in vitro model system in which effects of dairy-derived substances containing opioid peptides on intestinal motility can be assessed and used to predict in vivo outcomes. Because βCM-5 is an opioid agonist that acts on enteric neurons, we used this substance to compare two different isolated colonic tissue preparations to determine which would more closely mimic the in vivo response previously reported in the literature. We compared and characterized the effects of βCM-5 on spontaneous contractions in isolated segments of distal colon (1 cm length) compared with propagating contractions along the isolated intact large intestine (22 cm length). In short segments of distal colon, βCM-5 increased the tension and frequency of spontaneous contractions in a concentration-dependent manner. At 20 μM βCM-5 tension increased by 71 ± 17% and the frequency doubled (n = 9), effects inhibited by naloxone (n = 7) and therefore mediated by opioid receptors. In contrast 20 μM βCM-5 disrupted propagating contractions in the large intestine preparation. At 20 μM βCM-5 reduced the proportion of contractions initiated in the proximal colon reaching the rectum by 83 ± 11% (n = 5) and this effect was also inhibited by naloxone, consistent with altered GIT reported in vivo. Our results demonstrate that the isolated whole large intestine provides an ideal preparation that mimics the reduced propagation of GIT in vivo in response to an opioid agonist, whereas short colon segments did not. The findings of the current study reveal that preserving large segments of intact large intestine, and hence intact enteric neural circuitry provides an ideal in vitro model to investigate the effect of opioid receptor modulators on intestinal transit. © 2014 the Partner Organisations.


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Google is understandably upset with the NSA
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NSA spying on Google and Yahoo without their knowledge
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We will be starting the Tangible Kingdom Primer starting on June 3rd! The Tangible Kingdom Primer, an eight-week guide to Incarnational community. The Primer is about building life-long habits, with two primary purposes: first as a formation tool to prepare your heart for mission, and second as a field guide for starting mission together.
May 19th, 2013
Community Garden – If you are interested in getting in on a community garden at the Joseph's home, please let Andrew or Nicole know. This is a great way to build our family.
What are the reasons we do not acknowledge the power of the Holy Spirit in this world? What are the reasons that we may experience this power only in the safety of our little churches or even homes? We would like to encourage everyone this week that God will call on you in many ways and any time to share in the greatness He has offered. This week we celebrate the birth of the Church by acknowledging the celebration of Pentecost. This was the day that the Holy Spirit came upon the people of God to empower them forever in the name of Jesus. Our world today looks vastly different as compared to those days, but we believe that we can regain the glory of God by experiencing firsthand what God is doing and allowing Him to work through us. This town and our world needs a Savior and as the body of Christ we are to exemplify Christ in all things we do. We are praying that people will be baptized into the Spirit of God today and that their lives will never be the same again.
Today's Scripture John 7:37-39
Acts 2:1-13 Luke 11:9-13
Prayers We are praying for each other this week to receive the message from God that will change the world. You can text your anonymous prayers to us at 920-389-1463
Mission's Sunday – May 26th As you may have read, Kim Cecil is coming into Oshkosh to speak to us about the Cecil family endeavors into Russia. Well we are going to use this opportunity to share another mission opportunity that we have in our midst.
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The Heartland District NextGen summer camps are out and going to be awesome. The camps are for middle and high school age students. Please ask for more information and get ready to DIG DEEP!
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Tiffany M. on Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
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Challenging for being new to hiking well worth the struggles the views were absolutely amazing.. would love to try this trail again
Absolutely STUNNING! Have to go back soon because we barely scratched the surface! Didnt have time to get to Blue Hole or Devils Hollow, will be back later this week for sure!
I visited Cane Creek Canyon as a quick nature-fix while visiting with a friend who lives in Russelville. It's a bit tricky to get to if you're not watching the signs closely, but you'll know when you found it.
The parts of the trail that I walked are clearly marked. Some areas were rocky and/or slippery (more so in wet weather). Fresh drinking water and outhouses are found at comfortable intervals, as well as seating at scenic overlook points.
I only completed the front area of the preserve and found it an easy distraction from a too fast-paced life. Wildflowers and waterfalls, as well as some interesting geology, are a bonus to visiting the preserve.
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2nd time to do this trail and it was just as amazing as the first. I love that there are still good people out there that just want to share what they have. The owners of the land are amazing people.
This is an amazing place to hike. We spent about 6 hours hiking the trails and splashing in the water. We hike the Smokies a lot and I think I love this place more. The care takers of the property are wonderful. They were so friendly and helpful. There are bathrooms and coolers of cold water to refill your water bottles throughout the hike. We will definitely be back. We can not wait to come back!! Thanks for the best hike we have experienced.
Highly recommend this trail. First time here. Family of six plus 1 four legged member. There is plenty to see and do. The cliff was breath taking. There is a nice waterfall. Our family favorite was the rock cave. Trails are nicely marked. Several places for fresh water fill ups and restrooms. We will be back!
We loved this place! The trails were great and they were marked well. Although most of the hike was fairly easy there were several challenging places. The couple that own the property was super friendly and very helpful. And there were also rest stops along the trails with a picnic tables, garbage cans, and clean restrooms. We will definitely be back!
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Join us for a series of events of artistic expression celebrating the women who give birth and giving honor to the babies lost too soon. With productions of visual, creative, spoken word and performing arts our aim will be two -fold: 1. To educate the community about infant mortality, perinatal disparities and solutions to improving birth outcomes and 2. To raise funds to support our free community programming and doula training scholarships.
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Infant mortality is the death of an infant before reaching the age of one. In the United States the infant mortality rate is just under 6. This means that for every 1000 babies who are born, approximately 6 of them die before reaching the age of one. According to the CDC, the Louisiana infant mortality rate is 8.65. The infant mortality rate for Black women is consistently two times greater than the rate of white women. Louisiana also has the second highest numbers of babies born too soon and too small both of which are leading causes of infant mortality. Most people are unaware that we have an infant mortality crisis in our community. Through The Art of Birthing we will shed light on the problem and provide guidance for solutions so that we can begin to work collectively to save our babies.
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Relief from the heat is finally here- the long awaited Bmore Licks is opening tomorrow! To read more, click here
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Odd plugin incompatibility
I have installed nextgen gallery and set up a slideshow. This works beautifully.
Then I tried to install "web Invoice" and I get a memory exhausted error. I tried uploading it as a zip file and I get a message that the file size is too large for upload (which it clearly isn't).
After trying all the php.ini allowed memory tricks – still nothing worked. Then I started turning off other plugins. and I see something interesting.
If nextgen gallery is deactivated I can activate web invoice. Then when I try to reactivate nextgen gallery I get a message that it requires php 5.2 (which I have) and won't activate.
Deactivate web invoice and then I can once again activate nextgen but the invoicing plugin now sends the memory allowance fatal error again.
Where should I look to get these two to work together?
Alternately – is there an invoiceing plugin that works with payflo or paypal advanced that I can try instead of this?
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|Daniel Lieberman
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of radio frequency (RF) tagging. More specifically, the invention relates to an improved method for creating an RF antenna on a lightweight, flexible substrate through demetallization of the substrate around the antenna pattern, leaving the metallized antenna.
2. Background of the Invention
Radio frequency (RF) tagging or identification is one of many technologies for identifying and/or tracking objects. The RF identification process requires that information be carried on a substrate such as a tag or label containing an antenna. The antenna allows reception and transmission of radio waves. Typically, the tag or label containing the antenna reflects an incident RF carrier back to a base station. It radiates or receives energy and can be structured to radiate or receive energy over varying bandwidths.
The tag usually consists of a semiconductor chip containing RF circuits, logic and memory and it also contains an antenna, the formation of which is the subject of this invention.
A number of methods of manufacture of RF antennas are well known in the field. The principal known techniques for fabricating RF antennas include foil forming, dip brazing and electroforming of metallic-based structures. The antennas are generally loops of wire soldered to a circuit card or consist of metal etched or plated on a circuit card. Much of the prior art has produced thick, stacked and layered tags with components mounted on cards and covered in plastic, resulting in a rigid package. None of the known systems provides for production of antennas of varying densities.
More recent inventions have reduced both the cost and weight of an RF antenna by creating antennas on thin flexible tags, Such a process is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,528,222. This method embeds metal into the substrate that forms the tag, which requires a high density deposit of metal. The tag or label containing the antenna must then be laminated to an additional substrate, resulting in a thickness of up to 50 micrometers. Such a thickness creates a less flexible tag or label and restricts its range of applications.
Another formation method is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,220,956, in which the antenna array is created by etching a copper laminate that is adhered to one side of a thin substrate. The structure described claims a total thickness of less than 0.005 inch, which can be manufactured as a thin flexible, rollable, lightweight array. The antenna is created using an etching process substantially the same as that used for forming printed circuit boards and microstrip antennas. In this process, the resulting thickness still reduces the flexibility and applicability of the tag or label.
None of these methods provides an approach to the design and fabrication of RF antennas that reduces cost, thickness, and weight of the antenna tag or label that also increases its flexibility to allow for a virtually unlimited number of applications.
The present invention provides an improved method for formation of RF antennas, which comprises demetallizing the antenna design leaving a very thin metal layer or metal in varying densities on a single substrate without lamination, resulting in an extremely thin, flexible tag, label or packaging material.
This invention thus provides an improved method of designing antennas on film or paper webs for use in radio frequency identification and/or tracking. Specifically, this invention uses a film or paper web, which is metallized on one or both sides, and demetallizes the antenna pattern on one or both of the metallized sides. This process uses a very thin layer of metal (usually 0.02–0.06 μm) and demetallizes the antenna design or pattern in a uniform density or different densities in the same antenna if required. Because the web thickness is on the order of 25–50 μm, the addition of the antenna has no significant effect on the thickness, and therefore the flexibility, of the web material as a tag or label. Further, there is no requirement for lamination to a label or tag because the antenna is created by demetallizing the area around the antenna design right on the web surface which will later be cut into labels or tags. The preprinted or plain label or tag web with its printed, holographic, optical variable device, diffractive, dot matrix, computer-generated holograms or computer-generated optical images on one side becomes the only substrate required to carry the antenna with its radio frequency circuit on the other side.
The image on the printed side of the label can be printed by flexographic, offset, rotogravure, letter press or any other conventional printing method or can be a holographic, diffractive, optical variable, or diffractive dot-matrix pattern or image which requires metal on both sides. The web can contain holographic continuous wallpaper patterns, diffractive, optical variable devices, holographic and diffractive dot-matrix systems, or non-holographic images or patterns on one side so a registration process is not required. In addition, the web can contain specific holographic or non-bolographic images which require registration of the antennas to those images using a registration process.
This invention therefore provides a method for demetallizing the antenna design on a metallized preprinted film or paper web used for creating labels, tags or packaging. This results in lower cost to produce the RF devices and increases the number of potential applications because of reduced label thickness and weight. Cost is reduced because there are fewer manufacturing steps required and fewer material costs. If the application is flexible or rigid packaging, then the antenna can be demetallized right on the material itself without further processing steps. If the application is a label or tag, the resulting label or tag is flexible, because it consists of only the film or paper with an adhesive backing. The liner is peeled from the back when applying the label or tag to the item to be tracked or read.
This invention represents an improvement over the prior art in several ways. It simplifies the manufacturing process for RF devices. Only one substrate is required for this process, which can be any type of film, paper, or other web material. It also reduces the cost of producing RF devices because of the reduction in material costs and the elimination of production steps. Less metal is deposited and yet can produce any type of antenna, and the need for additional material laminated to the antenna is eliminated.
In addition, because the lamination process is eliminated and only one substrate is required, the tag or label produced is extremely thin and flexible. This creates a tag or label flexible enough for use in variety of both flexible and rigid packaging materials. For example, a flexible RF label can be applied to a bottle or box as a seal or authentication device and it will conform to the package because of its flexibility.
This invention represents an improvement over prior art because it allows for the creation of any type of antenna pattern and a more sophisticated array because of the ability to demetallize a single antenna in varying densities if required. In addition, it also allows the demetallization of antennas on one or both sides of a metallized substrate. These antennas can be different types and can be demetallized in different densities or they can be the same antenna type and density. If having antennas on both sides of a substrate is the desired application, then the antennas must be demetallized in register to each other. These antennas can share the same RF circuit or each antenna can have a different RF circuit for different applications.
The antennas in the present invention can include, reveal or be in register with images created by any desired type of process including holographic, optical variable, dot matrix, diffractive, computer generated holographic, computer-generated optical elements or other known means. Such images, particularly the holographic images, may be placed on the antenna by printing or optical image formation using known embossing, casting or injection molding methods. For instance, an antenna itself can contain holographic images if the metallized substrate is embossed prior to demetallization of the antenna pattern. The holographic image can contain microtext or hidden images on the surface of the antenna which results in the antenna acting as an aesthetic image, a security device and an RF tracking/identification device all in one.
If the antenna patterns are produced for packaging applications, a package can be created that contains multiple RF antennas produced on the same film web. Each antenna can have different applications if desired. Packaging of this kind can result in an antenna of continuous wallpaper design or the antenna can be demetallized on the web packaging material in a specific area. Packaging of this kind can result in antennas in a continuous wallpaper design or antennas can be demetallized on different package types; for example, flexible packaging used in food snack bags or rigid packaging used for cosmetic boxes.
This invention also allows for the creation of antennas through the demetallization process using a cold foil stamping method.
Applications for this invention include, but are not limited to, labels and seals to track virtually anything, memory chips that can contain substantial information about the products they are applied to, verification or identification devices for purchases through the Internet (for example, event tickets), grocery store products, RF ID tagging of anti-theft devices, product packaging of all types, credit cards, passports, admission tickets, stamps, vehicles, badges, fare cards, roadway tolls, customs and immigration checkpoints, and animal identification/tracking devices.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate by way of example the principles of the invention. The scope of the invention is not, however, limited to these preferred embodiments.
The invention is best understood by reference to the drawings. In the basic process of this invention, a film or paper web, which may or may not contain preprinted or embossed images upon it, and which is metallized on one or both sides, is sent through a demetallization process on a printing press to create RF antenna(s) on one or both sides of the web.
The demetallization is schematically illustrated in
The web 14 containing the antennas 10 is sent to an RF device installation machine where conventional RF circuitry (not shown) is attached to the antennas through connection areas 12. After the RF circuitry is attached, the web with its antennas and RF circuitry can be prepared for label or tag applications by treatment on a standard press where adhesive 54 is applied and a siliconized paper or other release liner 56 is married through the adhesive to the label or tag. If the tag or label has an antenna 10 on only one side of the web 14 (as in
The key aspect in this embodiment of the invention is the registration process. Without the "reading" of the registration marks 58 and 58′ on the preprinted images 60 and the antennas 10, the antennas cannot be demetallized exactly where desired in relation to the original images. Fiber optic, laser, and other sensors or sensing devices 64 are readily available from sensing device vendors, readily identified by publications such as the Thomas Register.
The washing station 40 for removal of the oxidized metal 16′ also uses a standard inking station, in which the washing solution 42 is water.
The drying station with heating device 44 is standard equipment on flexographic presses for drying inks.
Because RF antennas are widely used, applications for this invention include, but are not limited to, labels and seals to track virtually anything, memory chips that can contain substantial information about the products they are applied to, verification or identification devices for purchases through the Internet (for example, event tickets); grocery store products, RF ID tagging of antitheft devices, product packaging of all types, credit cards, passports, admission tickets, stamps, vehicles, badges, fare cards, roadway tolls, customs and immigration checkpoints, and animal identification/tracking devices.
An example of an enhanced security application is a security label containing an image where the owner wants to ensure the product label cannot be counterfeited in addition to having an RF antenna for tracking or identifying the product. A design or pattern is selected that can be "hidden" in the original image by demetallizing a selected area, image or part of an image that may not be detectable to the unaided eye. In the case of a holographic image, a section containing a hidden code, numbers, or microtext may be demetallized or the area around a code, number or microtext may be demetallized. The RF antenna itself may contain a holographic image, within which can be a hidden code, numbers, or microtext.
Examples of two applications of use of the RF antenna tags or labels are shown in
It is also contemplated that demetallizing an RF antenna can be integrated with a cold foil stamping process.
The demetallization process described by this invention can be used on any type of film or paper and uses standard printing presses including flexographic presses, rotogravure, letterpress and offset printing presses, and associated conventional equipment. These presses require the addition of at least one registration setup including registration sensors, and the modification of a standard inking station to perform the demetallization process. The equipment required to apply the method this invention can be purchased from standard printing industry vendors, which also may be found in standard publications such as the Thomas Register.
It will be evident that there are numerous embodiments of the present invention which are not expressly described above but which are clearly within the scope and spirit of the present invention. The above description is therefore intended to be exemplary only, and the actual scope of the invention is to be determined from the appended claims.
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Your basal metabolic rate or the number of calories you burn throughout the day at rest is dependent on your gender, age, height, weight and body composition; however, differences in activity levels can cause total N.E.A.T. expenditure can vary by as much as 2000 kcals per day from one person to the next. People who are highly active can spend up to 3 times more calories than those who are inactive.
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If you are trying to create a calorie deficit for weight loss, whereby your total daily energy expenditure is greater than your energy intake, then being more active in general can help to burn calories without scheduling more dreaded cardio sessions. Increasing your total N.E.A.T. can also help to offset excess calories that you eat and increase the number of calories you need just to maintain your current body weight, i.e. you to eat more with little or no weight gain. A real win-win situation.
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