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Tillægsgebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af hotelpolitikken.
Offentlig udstedt billed-id og kreditkort eller kontant depositum afkræves ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter.
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra tillægsgebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres.
**Faciliteterne forefindes muligvis kun i nogle værelser eller enheder. For nogle faciliteter kan der forekomme ekstra gebyrer.
Fritidsfaciliteterne på dette hotel omfatter en indendørs pool og et fitnessrum.
Følgende tillægsgebyrer og deposita bliver opkrævet af hotellet, når servicen bruges eller ved ind- eller udtjekning.
Ovenstående liste er ikke udtømmende. Tillægsgebyrer og deposita inkluderer muligvis ikke skat og kan ændres uden varsel.
This hotel offers a limited number of pet-friendly rooms on the first floor. A pet fee applies. Guests traveling with pets must notify the property in advance of arrival. Contact information is provided on the booking confirmation email.
Tillægsgebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af hotelpolitikken.
Offentlig udstedt billed-id og kreditkort eller kontant depositum afkræves ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter.
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra tillægsgebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres.
"Oct 2013"
It was a very good stay and I would recommend this hotel to anyone that needs a nice and clean room while in the area.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Really good overnight"
Rooms were large and clean, providing microwave and fridge. Breakfast was decent, if somewhat lacking in variety of proteins for people that might have blood sugar issues. Most items were high carb. Overall a fantastic place to stay overnight while driving through Tennessee, especially if you want to avoid not very good and overpriced hotels in Nas […] hville. Læs mereÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Meeting place with my daughter."
Half way point to meet my daughter to return her son after vacation. Staff was friendly, room clean and comfortable. Overall good stay.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Excellent Service"
Hotel manager was awesome. She made sure that all of our needs are met. We reached little late when everything around was closed. She went above and beyond to make some calls to local restaurants to find dinner place for us. Outstanding job.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Nice Stay"
I usually stay at Hampton Inns, Hiltons or Marriotts. However, they were booked the week I needed to visit the area on business. The Sleep Inn was available and the reviews looked pretty good so I gave it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. Hotel was nice, clean and quiet. Great for business stay. Lots of places to eat close by. Manager's special in […] the evening was nice. Breakfast was adequate. Typical for a hotel breakfast. Starbucks was across the street! Only complaint was the water pressure in the shower was horrible!! Would not hesitate to stay here again. Læs mereÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Pleasant surprise"
Had low expectations for a freeway travel stop but this inn was excellent. It was clean & fresh smelling. Beds were comfortable.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Good hotel near many travel services and shopping."
I left a library book in the room and they called me and mailed it to my home.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Horrible Showers"
Driving through and we saw a sign saying "New Hotel", so we thought it would be ok. Got in, the staff was friendly enough, but the room was a bit nasty. The floors felt dirty, the shower was a joke, the TV was mediocre and the breakfast was a real bummer. This is going in it understanding that we were in a [less than] 3 star hotel, so our expectations […] were not that high... Læs mereÆgte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
This seems like a fairly new hotel, just off the highway so very conveniently located for travelers passing through. Rooms and beds very comfortable. Breakfast included, was quite reasonable. t's also very close to a great restaurant for dinner, called O'Charleys.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Great place for an overnight stay."
It was quiet, clean, and desk staff were very professional. Liked the location. The only thing tha really wasn't a "5" was the breakfast. It was okay, but the gravy lacked flavor and was watery. Other choices were okay, but nothing stood out.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Great service on a booked weekend"
We arrived on a Friday for a 3 night stay. The staff was more than helpful, made sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast was your basic they did keep it fully stocked the whole time from 6-9. On the weekdays they have a happy hour in the lobby. Easy on & off from 24. Within walking distance to Logan's restaurant & a Walmart. Also the tv has a DVD […] player if you'd like to rent from the red box at Walmart( this came in handy with our kids) we will stay at this motel again. Læs mereÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Nice motel in Manchester TN."
Clean, comfortable beds and nice linens. The motel was really nice overall.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Excellent Place to Stay"
Rooms were much nicer than regular hotel rooms. $50 a night less than nearby Hampton Inn. Staff was helpful and professional. Free Wi-Fi. Could not be more pleased. Will stay here again!Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Great overnight pitstop"
My stay was perfect. I got in late, had a quiet and clean room waiting for me, and had a restful sleep. Breakfast had all I needed and I was back on the road without any hitches. This will become my regular stop in the future.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Good Choice."
Check in was a breeze. There were eight of us (adults) in four rooms. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Everything seemed fresh. Only criticism. From the back parking lot the only entry is locked and you can't get in with your room key. The men's bathroom in the lobby was "out of order." Overall nice stay. We'd go back.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Nice place overall"
Stopped here in the past on our way to see family. Very nice employeesÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Good location for sight seeing"
Nice hotel. Centrally located for what we wanted to see and do. Pool was small but clean and suited the needs of my son. Would definitely stay again if in the area.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Sleep Inn Manchester"
Hotel was very convenient to the main gate of AEDC. The staff was always friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was better than I expected (except when they ran out of sausage gravy). They provide free beer and nachos from 5:30 - 7:00 on Monday thru Thursday. I'll definitely stay here again.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Great value"
Clean, comfortable, quiet - all the things we look for in a hotel. Great price, good breakfast, and even a little happy hour in the evening. Walking distance to decent restaurant. Would recommend to any traveler.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Good value"
A great comfortable, clean hotel with a fair breakfast.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Best bed ever... We had a great nights sleep!"
Our room was very clean and spacious. We sank into our bed and had a great sleep.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Good with a few problems"
The bathroom had a musty smell. We stayed on 1st floor would not do that again. Air conditioning above us was noisy.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Average hotel"
The hotel was very basic, although, the beds were very comfortable. Very few selections for breakfast. Milk was gone and no attendant to ask for more. Worst breakfast buffet we've encountered while traveling. The shower was very odd in our king suite, there was no water pressure and you had a choice of steaming hot or ice cold water. We asked for more […] pillows and she informed us that they only had one left. There were no blankets in the drawers, so nothing light to cover up with except for the heavy bedspread. Asked for a quiet room and I don't think that exists at this hotel due to it's location. One side is bordered by the highway and the other side is a main street with a WalMart, Dollar Store and gas station right behind you, so lots of noice and lots of light all night long....... Læs mereÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Fresh hotel in Manchester"
The staff was very nice and accomodating. They had some trouble registering that I have my reservation through Expedia. Says "hot breakfast" but that means only thing hot was waffles and toast, but the food was fresh. Pool and fitnesse room are small but they were clean. The hotel smelled fresh - not moldy.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
great room with plenty of access for handicap walker. breakfast very good. very close to a great restaurantÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Manchester TN room"
Room was clean and bed was comfortable we will stay there again if we continue to drive that way again. Really liked the roof with a walk in shower stall over a tub. There were not hooks in the shower for towels, which seems odd. Over all liked the place better than most we have stayed at.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"clean and convenient"
great stay except thin walls, heard neighbors.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Good value"
Bathroom was tired, air conditioner didn't work right all the time.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
It was a one night stay while driving to our next stop. Everything was very niceand breakfast was good.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Good value"
Nice motel for the money. Clean and comfortable with a nice breakfast.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Great bargain!!!"
This hotel was very nice, especially for the price. We considered staying in a couple other hotels there in the exact same area but this one was nearly $40 cheaper. It has a small pool and no hot tutb so if this is important to you, then this might not be the hotel for you. The continental breakfast buffet consisted of waffles, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, […] fruit, juice, coffee, etc. It was nice and clean but nothing extravagant. Overall this hotel was very nice and a very good bargain. It is nothing fancy but definitely more than enough more my friend and I for a weekend trip. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in a nice clean hotel that doesn't want to break the bank. Læs mereÆgte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"Hotel Stay"
The overnite stay was pleasant and welcomed. Room was clean with no issues.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
Everything good except the same problem I find in almost every lodging: the air conditioning blows strong over the bed, causing me a stuffy nose and often a sinus headache, even if I sleep on the side farthest from the a/c unit. The lodging industry as a whole might consider rethinking a/c placement and delivery in future construction.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"A nice place"
It was very nice and allowed pets. The down side was that the breakfast room was loud. The ground were well keep and all was clean.Ægte Expedia-gæsteanmeldelse
"good place to stay on your way to your destination"
clean, comfortable and convenientÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
Last minute need due to auto breakdown. Could not have been taken care of better. Room was great. Service was great.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Great stay"
Everything was wonderfulÆgte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
An okay place to stay. Nothing bad, nothing stands out either.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
Good clean hotel and pet friendly. Staff was very nice. Convenient to the highway as we were on a road trip. I would stay there again.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Sleep Inn & Suites in Manchester TN"
Very noisy doors are on steel door jams and all I heard all night eas doors slaming.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Sleep Inn Manchester"
Our family stayed in this Sleep Inn for three nights. Overall, it was a very nice stay. The room was very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Wireless Internet worked great and continental breakfast was good. We would recommend this hotel and will likely stay there again during our travels.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"The Hotel in Manchester, TN"
There was hair on the bathroom floor the first night, but not in a different room the second time we passed through Tennessee. The bathroom vent did not work and we had to wipe the mirror off with a towel after a shower. The chair and ottoman were hard as rocks. The staff was very helpful and accommodating and the breakfast was great.Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
"Great place"
Our family spent one night here and everything was clean, the beds were very comfortable and the breakfast choices were great!Ægte Hotels.com-gæsteanmeldelse
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IROS 2013: Robots That Pay Attention To You
Now we can get robots to do stuff the same way that we get people to do stuff: by making eye contact, yelling, and waving
Now we can get robots to do stuff the same way that we get people to do stuff: by making eye contact, yelling, and waving
We take a (brief) break from attending sessions and workshops and expos in Tokyo to bring you Video Friday
The Boston Dynamics roboticist gives us a peek at his current projects
One of the largest robotics conferences on the planet starts today, and we're bringing you all the best stuff
Highlights from the first annual Stanford-Berkeley Robotics Symposium, plus video of the entire event if you couldn't make it
Can robots be good companions on long space missions? Simon Engler spent four lonely months finding out
From the sound of things, Elon Musk is trying to change the automotive world (again)
If robots need help with something, they can now just ask you
A swarm of robots that all obey the same general commands can be made to form any pattern you want
This self-driving Cadillac uses seemingly invisible, automotive-grade sensors
Curiosity takes its first drive and manages not to crash into anything
Willow Garage does what it must because it can
At NI Week, hands-on robotics was the tool for building better scientists and engineers
Does this mean that robots have finally taken over the government?
It's going to take more than a missing leg to slow this robot down
The Mars Curiosity Rover covers 100 meters in a day, though most of it is downhill. Next up: autonomous navigation
iCub explores head-box interactions
But the robot has been misbehaving
Some robots performed well; others not so much
Deep neural networks will improve speed and accuracy of speech recognition on Windows Phones
Robots hallucinating humans sounds like a serious problem, but it'll be good for us, we promise
It adapts to your playing style, and wants to get on your nerves
Here are all the robots you may have missed at ICRA conference
How many robots does it take to assemble an Ikea table?
What better way to kick off the weekend than with a flaming flying robot?
It's Friday, and we know what you need: robot videos
Nobody likes to see robots getting tortured, but scans reveal that it bothers us almost as much as seeing it happen to humans
A show of affection or violence toward either robots or humans causes similar changes in the brain
What happens when you mix anti-robot lasers with robot doctors and Ikea? Video Friday!
A swarm of small robots mimics the path-finding behavior of real ants
Google engineers explain the technology behind their autonomous vehicle and show videos of the road tests

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Hot property
We rate a few Chicago neighborhoods on a scale of 1 to 10 for the things that matter most to foodies.
Published: March 23, 2009
Albany Park
Grocery options: 7. Andy's Fruit Ranch and Cermak Produce keep the salad bowl stocked; a handful of other supermercados and carnicerias feed Mexican cravings; and Middle Eastern ingredients can be found all along Kedzie.
Cheap eats: 9. Chicago Kalbi, Kangnam, Hourglass and Sogongdong Tofu House serve stellar Korean; Salam, Semiramis and Al Khayameih are standout Middle Eastern; plus great Latin American can be had at Pupuseria y Restaurante Cuscatleco, Con Sabor Cubano and El Huarachin Huarachon.
Swank spots: 2. Arun's just keeps on ticking for those looking for fancy Thai.
Foodie factor: 18


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Talk3this wiki
Mirkwood was a great forest in Middle-earth in the eastern region of Rhovanion between the Grey Mountains (Ered Mithrin) and Gondor.
It is also known as Greenwood the Great or Taur-e-Ndaedelos, and was later re-named Eryn Lasgalen.
Mirkwood was a dense and heavy woodland that made up much of the eastern part of Rhovanion or the Wilderland, that has maintained its borders and relative shape for many ages. Its other natural land features include the Mountains of Mirkwood (Emyn Fuin, formerly the Emyn Duir or "Dark Mountains") and a small river both which were in the northern part of the forest. Its climate was relatively mild. Save for ways through the thickets of the forest, there were very few traversable routes through Mirkwood and the only known ones were the Old Forest Road and Forest Path. Approximately it is 600 miles from north to south and 250 miles from west to east at its longest. It is home of giant spiders and the kingdom of King Thranduil of the Elves. The water found in it has magical properties which induces anyone who comes into contact with it into a long slumber and forgetfulness.[1]
Mirkwood dates back to the earliest days of Middle-earth and the Elves passed through it on their Great Journey from Cuiviénen into the Far West, and where they made their first long-term stop at before continuing onward. From then on Mirkwood had been the dwelling of the Wood-elves for many thousands of years Nandor elves descending from the wandering Teleri elf Lenwë had begun living there. The Sindarin elf Oropher, the grandfather of Legolas established the Woodland realm proper, which had become the primary settlement of the elves from the Second Age onward. It was around this time that Men, possibly ancestors of the Northmen began making permanent settlements in and around the forest. When Oropher was killed in the War of the Last Alliance, the kingship passed to his son Thranduil and he ruled there ever since.
It had been called Greenwood the Great until around the year TA 1050 of the Years of the Sun, when a shadow of the Dark Lord Sauron fell upon it, and men began to call it Mirkwood, or Taur-nu-Fuin and Taur-e-Ndaedelos in the Sindarin tongue. From then onward, Mirkwood had become a haunted place inhabited with many dark and savage things. Sauron established himself at the hill-fortress of Dol Guldur on Amon Lanc, and drove Thranduil and his people ever northward, so that by the end of the Third Age they were a diminished and wary people, who had entrenched themselves beyond the Mountains of Mirkwood. The Old Forest Road or Old Dwarf Road crossed the forest east to west, but because it was so close to Dol Guldur the road was mostly unusable. The elves made a path farther to the north, which ended somewhere in the marshes south of the Long Lake of Esgaroth or Laketown.
Quest to EreborEdit
Bilbo Baggins, along with Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves, ventured into Mirkwood during their quest to regain the Lonely Mountain or Erebor from the dragon Smaug. There, the Dwarf Bombur fell into the Enchanted river. Later, they came across many great Giant Spiders. Shortly after the Dwarves' escape, they were captured by the elves. After or during these events the White Council attacked Dol Guldur, and Sauron fled to Mordor, and his influence in Mirkwood diminished for a while.Years later, Gollum, after his release from Mordor, was captured by Aragorn and brought a prisoner to Thranduil's halls. He escaped during an orc raid, and fled south to Moria.
After Sauron was reduced to a powerless "spirit of malice" at the conclusion of the Third Age, the darkness was lifted from Mirkwood, and it became known again by its old name of Eryn Lasgalen, or Greenwood, Sindarin for the Wood of Greenleaves.
Appearances in adaptationsEdit
The Hobbit film trilogyEdit
Mirkwood will be featured in Peter Jackson's upcoming The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: There and Back Again.
Video GamesEdit
Mirkwood is depicted in multiple video games, such as The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring, The Hobbit (2003 video game), The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II, The Lord of the Rings Online and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- Despite being called Mirkwood ever since Third Age 1050, Mirkwood is referred to by Radagast in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as Greenwood.
Elven Realms of Middle-earth throughout the Ages | |
Years of the Trees: | Cuiviénen | Eglador | Havens of the Falas |
First Age: | Doriath | Dorthonion | Gondolin | Havens of Sirion | Havens of the Falas | Himlad & Pass of Aglon | Hithlum | Maglor's Gap | March of Maedhros | Nargothrond | Nevrast | Ossiriand | Pass of Sirion | Thargelion |
Second Age: | Eregion | Greenwood the Great | Lindon | Rivendell |
Third Age: | Lindon | Lothlórien | Northern Mirkwood | Rivendell |
Fourth Age: | Lindon | Lothlórien & East Lórien | Rivendell | Wood of Greenleaves |
- ↑ The Atlas of Middle-earth pgs. 53, 76, 80 & 180-89


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We are going to be exploring the ways in which creative people find independent success. I do not mean getting jobs (which is fine and all), or doing freelance (which is also fine), but we are going to look at and build a basis for all creative people to find independence through the creation of the artwork or creative content that YOU own and control rights to, because you made it. We will be sharing a lot of info in the coming months and welcome all contributions to this effort.
This chart I made for ConceptArt.Org 4.0 aka Dreamfuel should give you a good idea of an overview of those possible paths. This does not cover the entire massive list I made, but it gives a good overview.
In business, every successful independent company has multiple sources of revenue. Those that last, never rely on one alone. Coca-cola sells far more than just Coke right? Rovio sells apps/games but also sells toys and has animation in the works...not to mention angry birds candy, halloween costumes and everything else. If their games business dried up their toys would carry them through til another hit. In fact their largest money maker is their toy line.
Now, in the industry today we all spend our careers when working for others (as I have with MB and the prior companies I worked for like Black Isle, Activision, and Universal), or when doing freelance we do that too. Odds are great that all rights are signed away, sold away from that weekly paycheck or a fee. I remember being told that the guy who made the nike logo was paid only a small amount for that branding, now it is in the minds of billions as a cultural symbol. That is not the fate, we as creatives, are bound to. There are ways in which creativity can lead to success while retaining ownership of our work, of our rights. It is only through the ownership of our IP, of our intellectual property, of the rights to our personal work, that we can truly find independent success and creative freedom without being beholden to the cube life, left out to dry when layoffs come, or be stuck wondering when the next freelance gig is going to come.
In this forum we are going to discuss the path of the independent creatives and explore the methods and choices that make that possible. There are great examples of those who do, and we can look at those too. With that in mind we made this for you all and look forward to fully expanding it. May more answers be found all the time. Welcome to the new forums. Please share your truths, your questions and more. This place will be what we make of it. We are here to help.
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UPDATE: Hens Behaving Badly reaction
Posted: October 12, 2013
|A member of the Scunthorpe hen party on Channel 5's Hens Behaving Badly has given her reaction to the show.
Emma Watson was one of the hens who joined bride Emily Wood on her hen party in Nottingham.
The night was documented by Channel 5 for the programme which was shown on October 11.
Having watched the show, Emma told the Telegraph it was not as bad as she thought it would be.
The 22-year-old, from Broughton, who is currently studying events management in Manchester, said: "I was sat there a little bit nervous.
"It was not as bad as I thought it would be.
"I think the television show was trying to make Emily seem a bit more of a wild child, than she is.
"I have had loads of people on my Facebook get in touch."
More to follow. Stay logged on for updates
For our review of Friday night's show, see below.
Entertaining, energetic and eye-opening.
Hens Behaving Badly certainly wasn't boring.
Channel 5 cameras documented Scunthorpe bride Emily Wood's hen party in Nottingham - and certainly pulled no punches.
Joined by her team of hens, the 23-year-old went on a night to remember, including clubbing, dancing and much more.
The dress of choice for the night was on a cops and robber's theme.
Self-confessed party animal Emily's hen party took place on July 1 this year.
Chief hen Rachel shared she wasn't much of a party animal and "liked her sleep".
But a disappearance from Rachel and her sister on the night, didn't stop the hens from continuing their fun.
Problems arose later on, when the hens were refused entry to a venue, because of their costumes.
But undeterred, fellow hen Emma banded the group together and they continued with their night.
The show also followed Charlene's hen party in Amsterdam.
One of the highlights of the show was Kev's reaction to the footage (Emily's husband-to-be at the time).
Not batting an eyelid, Kev revealed how much he loved Emily.
The end of the programme showed pictures from Emily's wedding in Scunthorpe, leaving us on a positive note.
Overall, Hens Behaving Badly was a very interesting look at exactly what happens on hen nights.


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See light linking and shadow linking for information on controlling which objects cast shadows from various lights.
Shadows slow down the render. You should generally light without shadows to keep rendering speed high, then add shadows when you're satisfied with the lighting.
When rendering with physically based rendering, shadows are rendered automatically.
Shadow calculation methods
Houdini has three methods for calculating shadows. You control the method through the Shadow Type parameter on the Shadows tab of the light.
Ray-traced shadows
Ray-traced shadows, also knows as "Filter shadow" or "Fast shadow", are automatic in the sense that unlike depth-map shadows, you don't need to configure or tune them to get good results. On the other hand, ray-traced shadows are very slow compared to depth-map shadows.
Depth map shadows
Depth map shadows, also known as "Z-depth" shadows, calculate a shadow map recording the distance of each surface from the light as pixel values in an image.
This method is much faster than ray-traced shadows. Once the map is generated, calculation of shadows is extremely fast. However, the accuracy of the shadows depends on the resolution of the map image, so it requires some tuning to find the balance between speed and accuracy.
Deep shadow maps
See deep shadow maps.
Deep shadow maps, also known as "Deep shadows", are a variation of regular depth maps. Similar to regular depth maps, they are pre-computed and are controlled by a resolution. Unlike regular depth maps, however, deep shadow maps are three dimensional: the map records every transparent surface it hits before it stops at an opaque surface.
The advantages of deep shadow maps are that they provide transparency and anti-aliasing. The disadvantage is that generating a deep shadow map is slower and can require much more disk space than regular depth maps.
Using shadows
To... | Do this |
Use a ray-traced shadow | On the Shadows tab of a light object, change the Shadow Type to Ray-Traced Shadow. |
Use a depth map shadow | On the Shadows tab of a light object, change the Shadow Type to Depth Map Shadow and make sure the Transparent Shadows checkbox is turned off. |
Use a deep shadow map |
Make an object not cast shadows | Use shadow linking to control which objects cast shadows from which lights. |
Make an object cast shadows but not appear in the render (phantom object) | Turn on the Phantom checkbox on the object's Render tab. |
Setting up a depth map
Create a light and look through it.
For information on placing lights see the Lights and Cameras help.
On the Shadows tab of the light object, change the Shadow Type to Depth Map Shadow. If you want to use a deep shadow map, turn on the Transparent Shadows checkbox.
On the Depth Map Options sub-tab of the Shadow tab, turn on the Auto-generate Shadow Map checkbox.
You can tweak the Resolution and Pixel Sample parameters to alter the size of your shadow map and the anti-aliasing samples.
Addition information
Always use the .rat format for Z-depth shadows and deep shadows generated for mantra. The .rat format supports higher quality texture filtering and more efficient memory management than
files.If you want a surface to avoid having shadows cast upon it ("catching" shadows), you must write its surface shader with this in mind. Use the isShadowRay VEX function in the shader to tell when the renderer is calculating shadows.
There are a few ways you can make opaque objects cast colored shadows:
Create two light sources parented to each other. Make one light cast shadows and other cast no shadows. Set the non-shadowing light to the shadow color, and the shadowing light to the shadow color's complement.
For example, to make a green shadow, set the non-shading light color to
0, 1, 0
, and the shadowing light color to1, 0, 1
. The non-shadowing light will pass through the object.Create a custom shadow shader in VEX. You can query the color of the light before shadows are cast, compute the shadows, then blend between the original color and the shadow color.
Modify the surface shader so the object becomes transparent only for shadows. This means the light passing through the surface will be added to the shadow. So, it will appear the object is transmitting light.


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We arrived at the hotel and the woman at the front desk was very friendly. She gave us welcome waters and we were able to spin the wheel for a "prize". We went up to our room and noticed that there were stains on the floor, hair on the pillow and whoever was in there last did not flush. Needless... More
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Image: FROM DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE X-RAY TRANSPARENT CRYSTALLIZATION PLATES FOR IN SITU PROTEIN CRYSTAL SCREENING AND ANALYSIS BY AHMED S. M. SOLIMAN ET AL., IN ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION D, VOL. 67, NO. 7; JULY 2011
Microfabricated tools and crystallization plates: Proteins catalyze reactions, shape cells and relay signals through the body. To understand how they work, researchers first figure out proteins' 3-D shape. Part of that process involves crystallizing proteins on rectangular plates with hundreds of individual wells. Current tools for protein crystallization have flaws: tiny tools to manipulate the protein crystals are rigid, vibrate easily and can damage fragile samples. Frustrated with the fuss, physicist Robert Thorne of Cornell University developed new tools and plates.
Patent No. 8,210,057 describes tools formed from plastic film. A gentle curve in the tools lends them strength—they are thin without being floppy. This same strategy is used by leaves and petals in nature, Thorne notes. One of the tools has "fingers" that can bend and gently grip protein crystals. Patent No. 7,666,259 details a new kind of protein crystallization plate, in which wells are replaced by micropatterned film. Drops stick to the surface even when the plate is upside down—held in place by surface tension from printed rings just 25 microns tall. The tools are already on the market, and the plates will be available later this year.
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Apr. 30, 2012 Chronic inflammatory small bowel disease has an increased prevalence in sport horses. The disorder is associated with intermittent colic, weight loss, poor performance and anemia. Chronic inflammatory small bowel disease seems to have a predominance in dressage horses, but its exact cause is unknown to date.
Researchers of the Free University of Amsterdam and Utrecht University in the Netherlands have now identified gluten sensitivity as a potential cause of equine chronic inflammatory small bowel disease in sport horses.
Gluten is a major compound of the endosperm of various cereals, in particular of wheat, barley and rye. Especially the gliadin fraction of the gluten is associated with Coeliac disease (gluten intolerance) in man.
Some horses fed a gluten-rich ration showed concurrent antibody responses as seen in celiac patients. To test the pathogenic role of gluten, one sport horse with chronic inflammatory bowel disease and antibodies followed a gluten-free ration during 6 months. Both villous morphology and blood antibody titers improved in this horse.
The development of a screening test aimed at identifying gluten-sensitivity in individual horses based on blood samples is currently in progress.
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just sent a email off to a band called Eyes set to kill. hopefully i get a response.
I contacted the Band Paris http://www.parismusic.se/ and http://www.myspace.com/52726337
Listen to "Disco Fever", that Song is so great!
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I contacted Taddy Porter today and think they would be a great fit for Rockband. If you haven't heard of them check them out on youtube. They just had their first album released. I will anxiously await their reply.
I saw The Action Design last night (opening for Wolfmother and Social Distortion) and they were a quality act. She has a great rock voice and the instruments were solid.
I'd never heard them before, but I bought their music afterwards. (It's playing on my computer right now.)
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Dr. Karagianis is a Clinical Instructor of Radiology at Northwestern University Medical School and a Neuroradiologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL; Dr. Klufas is an Instructor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and a Neuroradiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Dr. Schwartz is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Assistant Director of Neuroradiology, Division of Neuoradiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Tumors of the cervical spine are relatively rare, but are of great importance due to their potentially devastating clinical effects and their challenging radiographic appearance. This article will address the clinical, pathologic, and radiographic characteristics of a variety of cervical spine tumors. These tumors are subdivided according to their point of origin: intramedullary, intradural-extramedullary, and extradural. Although this classification occasionally may be inexact owing to the propensity for some spinal tumors to traverse compartments, 1 it provides a convenient and meaningful framework by which to approach the majority of cervical spine tumors.
Intramedullary tumors include gliomas (ependymomas, astrocytomas, and gangliogliomas), and nonglial tumors (such as hemangioblastomas, lymphoma, and metastases). Gliomas account for the majority (90% to 95%) of intramedullary spinal cord tumors. 2
Ependymomas are the most common intramedullary neoplasm in adults and usually occur in the cervical region. 2 These lesions arise from ependymal cells that line the central canal and therefore tend to be central in location with respect to the spinal cord. Ependymomas tend to produce symmetric spinal cord expansion and usually have solid and cystic components. Cysts can be intratumoral, located within the solid tumor, or peritumoral ("polar"), occurring at the cranial or caudal aspects of the tumor. These cysts are not specific for ependymomas and can be seen with astrocytomas and gangliogliomas. Intratumoral cysts should be resected with the solid tumor, as they may contain tumor cells within them. 3 However, polar cysts do not contain malignant cells 3 and, therefore, need not be resected; although they may be drained surgically, they usually decompress spontaneously upon removal of the solid component. 2
Ependymomas are characterized by slow growth, and compress rather than infiltrate adjacent spinal cord tissue, generally yielding a cleavage plane that aids in surgical resection. 2 Almost all spinal cord ependymomas are low grade, classified as either grade I or grade II by the World Health Organization (WHO); malignant ependymomas are quite rare. 2 On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ependymomas are generally iso- to hypointense on T1-weighted images and hyperintense on T2-weighted images (Figure 1). The solid components of ependymomas usually enhance avidly, although the degree of enhancement may vary considerably. 3 In addition, ependymomas can hemorrhage, resulting in the "cap sign," a hypointense rim at the periphery of the tumor on T2-weighted imaging that is related to hemosiderin deposition from prior hemorrhage.
Astrocytomas are the second most common intramedullary neoplasm in adults, although they are the most common in children. Astrocytomas result from neoplastic transformation of astrocytes. In contradistinction to ependymomas, astrocytomas are located eccentrically within the spinal cord. The vast majority of spinal cord astrocytomas in adults are of low malignancy, classified either as pilocytic (grade I) or low-grade astrocytomas (grade II), although anaplastic astrocytomas and glioblastomas rarely occur. 1,2 However, spinal cord astrocytomas tend to infiltrate the cord and are, therefore, difficult to resect completely. 2 Astrocytomas are typically iso- to hypointense on T1-weighted imaging and hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging. They generally demonstrate patchy, irregular enhancement and have poorly defined margins. Like ependymomas, they can have intratumoral or polar cysts but do not tend to hemorrhage and, therefore, do not usually display a cap sign. 2
Rarely, astrocytomas arise following radiation therapy, either for a primary central nervous system lesion, or for a lesion occurring outside the spine (Figure 2). There are no specific imaging findings for radiation-induced astrocytomas, and the main differential for these lesions is tumor recurrence (if there was a spinal cord tumor present initially) or radiation necrosis. 4 The literature suggests that radiation-induced astrocytomas tend to be of a higher grade than idiopathic astrocytomas. 5
Gangliogliomas are composed of a mixture of ganglion cells and neoplastic glial elements; the majority of neoplastic glial cell types are of the astrocytic subtype. 2,6 These tumors tend to have a low malignant potential, slow growth, and a relatively good prognosis. 2,6 Gangliogliomas are most common in children and young adults, with a mean age of 12 years at presentation. 6 Gangliogliomas tend to be extensive on presentation, occupying an average length of 8 vertebral segments, compared with ependymomas and astrocytomas, which average 4 vertebral segments in length. 6 Like astrocytomas, gangliogliomas tend to be eccentrically located within the spinal cord. 6 Tumoral cysts are more common in gangliogliomas than in either astrocytomas or ependymomas. 2 Chronic bony changes, including scoliosis and erosions, are often seen with gangliogliomas due to their relatively slow growth; these are rarely seen with ependymomas or astrocytomas. 6 T1 signal characteristics of gangliogliomas are most often mixed, possibly secondary to the fact that gangliogliomas have a dual cell population composed of ganglion cells and glial elements. 6 T2 signal characteristics of gangliogliomas are generally hyperintense, although surrounding edema is not as commonly seen as with ependymomas or astrocytomas. 2,6 The majority of gangliogliomas show patchy enhancement. 2,6 Other tumors of the glioma series such as oligodendrogliomas, pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas, and dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors are extremely uncommon in the adult spinal cord.
Hemangioblastomas are nonglial, highly vascular neoplasms of unknown cell origin that occur in the posterior fossa and spinal cord. 2 In the spine, they are most commonly located in the subpial aspect of the dorsal cervical spine. 7 They may extend exophytically into the subarachnoid space and have been reported in the extradural space. 2 Most spinal hemangioblastomas occur sporadically, but approximately one-third of cases occur in association with von Hippel-Lindau's disease 7 ; in patients with this syndrome, hemangioblastomas are often multiple, and this necessitates screening of the entire spine with T1-weighted sagittal images (Figure 3). Hemangioblastomas are hypointense to isointense on T1-weighted imaging and hyperintense on T2-imaging and enhance homogeneously following gadolinium. 7 Due to the vascularity of the lesion, prominent flow voids may be seen with MRI. Spinal hemangioblastomas may be associated with syringes that are usually more extensive than those seen with ependymomas or astrocytomas. 7
Intramedullary lymphoma
Primary intramedullary spinal lymphomas are extremely rare, with only 15 cases reported in the literature. 2 These tumors are of the non-Hodgkin variety and can occur in both the immonocompromised 8 and immunocompetent patients. 9 The majority of these tumors occur in the cervical or thoracic regions of the spinal cord. 8,9 They are solid tumors without necrosis that, on MR imaging, demonstrate marked T2 prolongation and enhance following gadolinium administration. 10 Clinically, these patients initially respond to steroid treatment for a short time, 10 but like primary lymphomas of the brain, the tumors usually recur after treatment.
Intramedullary metastases
Intramedullary spinal metastases are rare and represent approximately 2% of all metastases to the central nervous system; these usually involve the cervical cord. 2 The most common primary tumors that metastasize to the spinal cord include lung, breast, colon, lymphoma, and kidney 11 ; rarely, intramedullary spinal cord metastasis may be the initial presentation of the malignancy. 12 The prognosis for patients with intramedullary spinal cord metastasis is poor; two-thirds of patients die within 6 months. 2 On MRI, intramedullary spinal cord metastases are T1-hypointense, T2-hyperintense, and demonstrate homogeneous enhancement 2 (Figure 4). As with metastases to the brain, the amount of surrounding edema is out of proportion to the size of the lesion. 2
Since the arachnoid is essentially continuous with the dura in the spine, intradural lesions are located in the subarachnoid space. Intradural-extramedullary tumors include benign lesions (such as meningiomas and schwannomas) and metastatic lesions.
Spinal meningiomas have similar characteristics to intracranial meningiomas. They have a strong female predominance with a peak occurrence in the fifth and sixth decades. 13 The cervical spine is the second most common intraspinal location for meningiomas; these more often arise in the thoracic region. 13 Typically, these lesions demonstrate T1 and T2 signal that is isointense with the spinal cord and display intense homogeneous enhancement following gadolinium administration 13 (Figure 5). A dural tail may be seen, reflecting tumor spread or reactive changes in the dura adjacent to the tumor. These lesions are generally pathologically benign, and although they may exert considerable mass effect upon the spinal cord, symptoms may be relatively mild due to their slow growth.
Schwannomas are eccentric, exophytic nerve sheath tumors that are most common in the lower thoracic spine and lumbar spine. 1 Schwannomas are usually moderately hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging, but may contain foci of T2 shortening centrally, likely relating to dense areas of collagen and Schwann cells. 1 They are slightly hyperintense on noncontrast T1-weighted images 1 and generally show homogeneous enhancement. Schwannomas rarely undergo malignant transformation; zones of fluidic signal within these tumors usually represent cystic degeneration, not necrosis.
Neurofibromas generally occur in association with neurofibromatosis (especially NF-1) and can occur at any level of the spine. They are usually dumbbell-shaped lesions that may expand the neural foramina and demonstrate homogeneous enhancement. They are generally isointense on T1 and slightly hyperintense on T2-weighted images. Like schwannomas, these masses follow the course of the nerve from which they arise and, therefore, usually have intradural and extradural components. However, unlike schwannomas, neurofibromas are tumors of the nerves themselves and cannot be removed without destroying the function of the parent nerve root.
Intradural metastases
Metastasis to the dura may arise from a variety of primary malignancies, most commonly breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma. Tumors of the central nervous system (glioblastoma multiforme and posterior fossa ependymomas) may produce "drop metastases." These metastatic lesions usually appear as small, round, multifocal lesions that enhance and stud the surface of the cord. Lymphomatous metastases, on the other hand, tend to produce a more diffuse pial enhancement, as may breast and prostate metastases. In a patient with metastatic disease, these radiographic appearances generally indicate extramedullary-intradural disease. It should be noted, however, that multiple cerebral spinal fluid analyses are far more sensitive than imaging studies in the determination of this process.
Extradural lesions may arise from bone, fat, vessels, lymph nodes, or the surrounding extramedullary neural elements within the epidural space. Benign osseous lesions include osteochondroma and aneurysmal bone cyst. Malignant osseous lesions include osteosarcoma, chordoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple mye-loma, and metastatic disease.
Osteochondromas are benign osseous lesions composed of cancellous bone surrounded by cortical bone and contain marrow within them. 1 They are developmental lesions, rather than true neoplasms. 14 They most commonly affect the appendicular skeleton, but can affect the spine in 2% of cases, most commonly involving the cervical region. 14,15 Osteochondromas are usually exophytic pedunculated lesions but can be sessile, and they almost always arise from the posterior elements of the vertebral bodies. 15 Malignant transformation occurs in 1% of solitary osteochondromas and in 3% to 5% of patients with hereditary multiple exostoses. 14 If an osteochondroma undergoes continued growth in the adult patient, becomes painful, or recurs after resection, the possibility of malignant degeneration into an osteosarcoma or chondrosarcoma should be considered. 14,15 Enlargement of the cartilagenous cap after skeletal maturity is a relatively sensitive indicator of malignant transformation. On MRI, osteochondromas are heterogeneous due to various degrees of maturity and calcification in the areas of enchondral ossification, and the cartilagenous cap demonstrates T1 hypointensity and T2 hyperintensity, reflecting its high water content. 14
Aneurysmal bone cysts
Aneurysmal bone cysts are pathologically benign lesions that are expansile, lytic lesions filled with chronic blood products. They have a predilection to occur within the posterior elements of the spine but may also occur in the vertebral bodies. 1 They classically appear multiloculated with heterogeneous fluid-fluid levels within the loculations, reflecting hemorrhage with sedimentation. 16 These lesions may enhance heterogeneously. The most concerning aspect of aneurysmal bone cysts is their propensity to undergo pathologic fracture; even trivial trauma to these lesions may result in fracture with spinal cord compression.
Chordomas are malignant tumors that arise from remnants of the notochord that travels through the central vertebral bodies. These lesions have a 2:1 male predominance 1 with a mean age of 50 years at presentation. 16 They most commonly involve the sacrum but may also involve the clivus and upper cervical spine. 16,17 In the cervical spine, chordomas tend to be midline in location, sparing the posterior elements. 17 They are destructive, locally aggressive lesions that may be associated with prominent exophytic soft-tissue masses. 17 As they enlarge, they tend to involve adjacent vertebral bodies and extend into the adjacent paraspinal tissues and epidural space; they may even grow into and expand neural foramina, potentially mimicking nerve sheath tumors. 17,18 Uncommonly, they can arise solely in the musculature of the perivertebral space, presumably from extraosseous notochordal nests. 17 Chordomas are low to intermediate in signal on T1 and classically demonstrate significant T2 prolongation 19 due to the presence of their signature physaliferous cells (clear cells with intracytoplasmic vacuoles and abundant mucin). 16 These lesions enhance heterogeneously following gadolinium administration 19 and have amorphous calcifications in 50% to 75% of cases 1 (Figure 6). Chordomas generally have a poor prognosis due to local recurrence following resection. 18
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a malignancy characterized by monoclonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells. 16 Multiple myeloma may involve any level of the spine. On plain film or CT, they usually appear as focal lytic lesions, but often the disease may present innocuously, appearing only as diffuse osteopenia. On MRI, myeloma deposits are multifocal, well-defined lesions that demonstrate T1 hypointensity and T2 hyperintensity with respect to normal marrow. 16 Plasmacytomas are large, focal myeloma deposits that may show gadolinium enhancement. These lesions are expansile lytic masses that may extend into the epidural space; as with other tumors of the spine, they may undergo pathologic fracture (Figure 7).
Lymphoma of the spine most commonly involves the extradural compartment 2 (Figure 8). It generally presents as a solid lesion that demonstrates T1 isointensity and T2 hypointensity. The T2 signal characteristics are related to the fact that lymphomas have a high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio. Moreover, some authors have shown that because lymphomas are highly cellular tumors with a reduced extracellular matrix, there is more restricted diffusion on diffusion-weighted images than is seen with other tumors, such as high-grade astrocytomas. 20 Lymphomas demonstrate robust enhancement and may narrow the spinal canal, resulting in compression of the spinal cord. Accurate diagnosis is of particular importance with lymphomas, since radiation therapy can result in rapid reduction in the size and compressive effects of these lesions.
Metastases to bone
Metastases to bone generally present as T1-hypointense and T2-hyperintense lesions that replace normal marrow. Pathologic fractures can be difficult to differentiate from benign osteoporotic fractures. However, osteoporotic fractures more commonly cause anterior wedging and the abnormal signal tends to spare the pedicles and posterior processes, in contradistinction to metastatic lesions. In addition, benign compression fractures may be associated with a well-defined linear signal abnormality across the vertebral body 1 and tend to reveal sparing of the marrow interspersed within the affected vertebrae. The most common metastases to bone include those from cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, as well as renal cell carcinoma and melanoma.
Tumors of the cervical spine can be classified according to their location: intramedullary, intradural-extramedullary, and extradural. Consideration of the location of cervical spine tumors, as well as their signal characteristics, growth patterns, and clinical associations, can lead the radiologist to arrive at a reasonable differential diagnosis for tumors occurring in this sensitive region.


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Research Support Cores
The research support cores exist in order to facilitate research projects. This division provides quality technical assistance, specialized and widely utilized scientific procedures, access to informational cataloging and/or retrieval of animal histories and previous scientific findings, and rapid and effective communications to appropriate groups. Where feasible and appropriate, fee-for-service rates have been initiated to reduce the center grant costs for these services. These charge backs are designed to significantly recover the cost of staff time and materials.
Each of seven specific cores – Assisted Reproductive Technology, Endocrine Technology, Immunology, Imaging & Morphology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Molecular & Cellular Biology, and Virology are staffed with specially-trained personnel and equipment. Laboratory supervisors are responsible for prompt response to the lab requests and for providing the central accounting unit with the required billing information. Each of the Cores has an advisory oversight committee that is made up of scientists and staff at the Center. These committees meet twice a year to review the activities of the cores, assess the amount of chargeback recoveries, and examine progress made on any research development projects. Recommendations for the addition of new services and changes in charge-back fees are made by the oversight committees. The Associate Director, and ultimately the Director, coordinate programs and resolve the common and specific problems. These support laboratories provide an institutional, cohesive structure for support and growth of intra and extramural collaborative research.
Overview of the Support Cores
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Support Core
Priorities for new services, activities and developmental studies by the ART Support Core continue to be established by a committee comprised of all its users. The ART Core provides researchers with NHP gametes, embryos, follicular cells, and other ART-related services in support of studies on gamete and follicular development, fertilization and contraception, early embryogenesis, pregnancy initiation, fetal development, and cell-based therapy of human disease, and the creation of disease models in NHPs.
Endocrine Technologies Support Core
Principal support functions include development of new assays and provision of routine assays for most steroid and protein hormones involved in the regulation of reproduction, metabolism, and the central nervous system. Assay modalities include RIA, ELISA, Immunoradiometric Assay (IRMA), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Luminex LX-200 based multiplex assay platforms, and an automated clinical assay platform using immunochemiluminescense technology. The Core utilizes a Roche Cobas 3411 clinical assay platform for measurement of estradiol, progesterone, insulin, ACTH, GH, prolactin, and T3 in monkey sera. The Roche instrument has proven extremely robust with rapid turnaround time (up to 60 individual estimates per hour). The quantity of serum required by the instrument is relatively small (10-100 l/test) and the range of detection is adequate (3-4 log dynamic range).
Imaging & Morphology Support Core
The Imaging and Morphology Support Core of the ONPRC is designed to meet the microscopy needs of ONPRC scientists and of the OHSU scientific community by providing state-of-the-art facilities, expertise, assistance and training in the use of advanced imaging techniques. Services offered include color bright-field and fluorescence, 3D, time-lapse and large area montages or 96-well plates. Special fluorescence techniques offered are FRAP, FRET, FURA 2, spectral unmixing and single molecule Q-Dot tracking. Stereology analyses are offered for both bright-field and fluorescence to provide estimates of volume, surface area, length, cell numbers or neuron tracing and cell mapping. Laser capture microdissection (LCM) provides pure cell populations from tissue sections for RNA, DNA, or proteins downstream applications. Image processing and analysis is based on Image J and FIJI and include, in addition to all basic features, artificial intelligence machine learning algorithms for automatic feature identification.
Histopathology- Morphology Research Core
The Histopathology-Morphology Research Core of the ONPRC is designed to meet the research histology needs of anyone in the ONPRC, OHSU, Academic- non OHSU communities. Services are also provided to external persons.
Flow Cytometry Support Core
The Flow Cytometry Core provides 24/7 flow cytometric support for OHSU West Campus. The core contains a Becton-Dickinson (BD) FACS Calibur analyzers, two BD LSR2 analyzers and a BD Aria II cell sorter. The Core maintains the equipment and monitors the on-line scheduling sites. The analyzers are provided on a self-serve basis, while core personnel usually run the cell sorter. The core trains new users to run the analyzers and provides basic technical support dealing with cell cultures and staining procedures. Depending on need and after demonstrating sufficient technical skill, selected individuals can also be trained to run the Aria II cell sorter.
Molecular & Cellular Biology Support Core
Molecular biology services include automated DNA sequencing, automated genotyping, robotic preparation of RNA and DNA, preparation of monkey genomic DNA, generation of lentiviral vectors, generation of monkey specific cDNAs, establishment of monkey specific realtime PCR assays, large scale plasmid and phage preparation, supply of a limited number of reagents, training and access to specialized equipment including liquid handling robots, realtime PCR machines, scanning fluorometers and phosphor imaging. Cell biology services include preparation of media and reagents, freezing, storage and amplification of cell lines, transfection and cloning of cell lines, establishment of primary cell lines, preparation of coated culture ware and cover slips, and training of new personnel.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Support Core
The MRI Support Core provides instrumentation and technical support for MRI examinations of sedated nonhuman primate (NHP) subjects at the ONPRC. The MRI facilities are in a 2,500 sq. ft. free-standing facility. To facilitate access of this resources to the ONPRC community, the MRI Support core is managed as a satellite of the OHSU Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC), which in conjunction with ONPRC staff, provides technical advisory support, training, and infrastructure to ONPRC scientists. To ensure close veterinary care throughout MRI procedures, the MRI equipment is located adjacent to the ONPRC surgical facilities. Instrumentation maintained at the MRI Support Core include a Siemens 3T Tim Trio whole-body MRI system, physiological support and monitoring equipment (including an InVivo Precess MRI-compatible multi-component monitor), and several commercial and custom-built radiofrequency coils specifically designed for use in conjunction with studies of nonhuman primate subjects.
Molecular Virology Support Core
The MVSC provides essential virology services, reagents, specialized expertise and training to advance a wide array of non-human primate research, including viral biology, pathogenesis, immunology, viral vaccines, gene transfer, and gene therapy.


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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Features and All you need to know.
Google unveiled the next iteration of their Android ecosystem, Android 4.1 a.k.a. Jelly Bean, at their Google I/O 2012. Google I/O is an annual developer-focused conference held by Google in San Francisco, California. "Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, is the fastest … Continue reading


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Some folks like to get away, take a holiday from the neighborhood. But if you watch Morgan Shank's newest music video, you just might want to stay put in Delaware.
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As stores open on Thanksgiving day shoppers wake up early to avoid crowds.
During the 40th Annual Christmas Tour of Lewes homes let the community and visitors in to get a taste of history
The calendar has turned to December, the temperatures are getting colder, and a wide array of holiday events are on the horizon in Milton.
By the time spring rolls around, Town Manager Marc Appelbaum wants the Lifesaving Station and Sunset Park in top shape for visitors and residents.
The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes will break ground on its $10 million building expansion Saturday, Dec. 14.
Libraries in Sussex County are now offering a service that allows cardholders free access to digital copies of more than 130 magazines.
Long Neck United Methodist Church volunteers spent the week preparing to offer a free Turkey Day feast to anyone who wanted to come.
More than 1,400 victims of pedophile pediatrician Earl B. Bradley have been sent letters detailing the amount of money they will receive from a $122 million settlement from a class-action lawsuit against Beebe Medical Center, the Medical Society of Delaware and a handful of doctors.
After more than 20 years, the scoreboard at Cape Henlopen High School's Legends Stadium is looking a little worse for wear.
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During some down time in the dressing room while performing A Christmas Carol at Clear Space Theatre last year, Doug Yetter, who plays Scrooge, started speaking his lines in a southern dialect.
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What you need to know: Lynx is an interpretation of an actual privateer named Lynx built by Thomas Kemp in 1812 in Fell's Point, Maryland. She was among the first ships to defend American freedom by evading the British naval fleet then blockading American ports and serving in the important privateering efforts. Although captured early in the war, the original LYNX design was recognized as superior. With her rakish profile and superior sailing abilities, she served as an inspiration to those ships that would follow. Naval Architects continue to study her power and grace. She is fitted with period ordnance and flies pennants and flags from the 1812 era. With a noble mission, Lynx acts as a dynamic educational platform and provides a unique opportunity for students and adults to interact with their American History lessons and renders a hands-on experience like no other. Students and adults recognize the War of 1812 as a significant element of American heritage and as a turning point in the development of our national identity.
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Winners of the 25 Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade
fmbchamber : Mon, December 9, 2013 7:43 pm : Daily Update, HomeSmall Power Boat Kaya Girl #10
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Thanks to all our participants as well as everyone who came out to watch!
Santa Claus is looking for volunteers to help supply gifts for kids on Fort Myers Beach!
fmbchamber : Thu, November 7, 2013 6:42 pm : Daily Update, Dine, HomeFort Myers Beach, Florida, November 7, 2013: The Fort Myers Beach Community through partnership with the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Foundation, The Fort Myers Beach Fire District Local 1826 and the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School will hold many community events called "Spirit of the Holidays" to raise money to purchase gifts for the many families in need in the Fort Myers Beach area.
The Fort Myers Beach Foundation hosts the "Spirit of the Holidays" Annual Dinner Auction at the South Beach Grill on Tuesday, December 3 to raise money for gifts. The businesses in our community are very generous by donating auction items. The items were used for both a silent auction and a live auction. We had a great time last year and looking for bidders filled with kind spirit to help buy gifts for the kids this season. The "Spirit of the Holiday" Annual Dinner Auction registration starts at 4:30 pm with a silent auction followed by the dinner at 6:15 and the live auction begins at 7:30.
The Red Coconut will host the Annual "Spirit of the Holidays" Pancake Breakfast on December 14, 2013 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am to raise additional money for gifts. Many others contributed money through both the Island Sandpaper and Beach Observer's published stockings plus many gifts were chosen from giving trees in the area.
For those who love to be creative this holiday, you can come and volunteer to wrap gifts and have a bite to eat with all the firefighters. Join us December 18 at 4:00 to help wrap! The fabulous Fort Myers Beach fire fighters cook a quick meal for all the volunteers.
Santa and his Elves will board his sleigh for the evening at the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department Station 31 (by Denora Street). Santa and his Elves including the Fort Myers Beach Firemen and the Lee County Sheriff's West District will begin loading his sleigh (aka the fire truck) at 4:30 pm with lift off at 5:15. Gifts will be delivered starting from the South end of Fort Myers Beach to Pine Ridge Road. Ride along with Santa and his elves for this truly magical night. The children will beam as Santa and his elves deliver their gifts to each child's home.
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Rear Right Brake Drum is Grabbing More Than The Left.... HELP!
These trucks automatically adjusts the rear brakes for even braking and parking brake pressure.
But the passenger-side grabs more, to the point of heating up and locking the drum and the whole rear while driving!!!
yet, every time, to unlock the drum; I apply- and release the parking brake and the wheel spins free.
I remove the tire and drum but cant find a problem...
WHATS HAPPENING!!!!!!!? im afraid to drive....Gas was $1.83 when Obama took office.....
01-27-2013, 10:33 PM #2I'd be willing to bet the hydraulic actuator at the wheel is sticking.
If it isnt the actuator check the flexible portion of the brake line for kinks.
And finally check the Bypass valve for proper operation (dont remember if Blazers have a Bypass/Load compensator valve though).
01-28-2013, 09:10 AM #3The right side cable on my 99 Sub usually rusts and hangs-up where it crosses over the rear pig. I've cut it off, replaced it, cut it off again... I suppose a little break-free maintenance would be a better plan.
Check all the stuff Tim said, too.
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01-28-2013, 08:07 PM #4"the hydraulic actuator"
you mean the wheel cylinder? cause that's brand new... it seems like maybe the brake adjuster... just keeps clicking up when it should stop... but mechanically nothing seems wrong... <= (
01-28-2013, 09:08 PM #6cant be, i had the dealer just bleed everything. plus, this happens while driving.
the shoes just drag.... and eventually the heat locks it up at low speed. about 25 mph
i can touch the drum on the driver side... but i burn my finger on the passenger side.
01-30-2013, 06:30 PM #7a thought occurs... will alxe oil or brake fluid cause the shoes to stick to the drum?
cause i dont think its a parking brake, or hydraulic issue...
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