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For 2013-2014, our officers are:
President, Jena Skorczewski, Sioux Falls, 367-4883
President Elect, Pat Beck, Sioux Falls 351-8200
Secretary, Sandra Semerad, Deadwood, 578-2044
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Thornhill Presbyterian Church
271 Centre Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1G5
Tel: (905) 889-5391 Fax: (905) 889-5930
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A directory of activities at Thornhill Presbyterian
Thornhill Presbyterian Church is an active, vibrant congregation with opportunities for members of all ages to learn, to serve and to play.This information will give you a brief overview of the many ways in which you and your family members can participate in the life and work of TPC.New ideas are always welcomed! If you would like to receive more information other than what is listed below, please contact Stephanie Vandermey, Office Administrator at 905-889-5391 or go to the contact page and send us an e-mail.
Activities for children and young people:
Nursery Care
A bright, staffed nursery is available for infants and toddlers (age 3 and under). Volunteers from the congregation take turns providing supervision for this area. Infants and toddlers may go straight to the nursery at the beginning of worship, or they may stay with their families until the time when all children go off to Sunday School.
Sunday School (ages 3 and up)
Christian Education for school age children is an important program at TPC. There are classes for everyone from preschoolers to teenagers. The classes for students age 5 to 12 operate on a Rotation Model in which the children learn about God's word by participating in different workshops such as drama, cooking, science, arts and crafts, games, music, and videos. For older students, we offer a pre-teen/teen class featuring activities and discussion topics focused on Christian values in today's society. On Sunday mornings, the children attend the beginning of the worship service and leave for their Sunday School class after their time with the Minister.
Junior Youth Club (JYC)
JYC is a youth group for kids from Grades 1 to 8. We meet one Saturday per month for games, activities, food and fun. Movies, bowling, games nights, outdoor fun, crafts, sports and good Christian fellowship are some of the things we do. All kids are welcome!
Kids in Christ's Kingdom in Thornhill (Kick It!)
Kick It! is a fellowship group for kids from grades 4 to 8. We meet one Saturday per month at the Church and do a lot of fun stuff together. We do a Bible reading and brief chat and then head into a night or day of fun and food. Some fun things we have done and will do together include: Bowling; Games Night; Dodge Ball; Sleep over parties at the church; Pizza Party and Music Nights; Rock Wall Climbing; Wave pool and anything else the kids agree to do. Our main reason for being together is to get to know God and each other better.
Senior Youth
F3 is the senior youth program at Thornhill Presbyterian Church. F3 is short for Faith, Fellowship and Fun. Our regular meetings take place on the first and third Sunday of the month starting at 7 pm. This is a time for our group to do some team building, play games, have discussions, worship and lots of other fun activities. Plus, there's always a snack! Past events have included a weekend retreat, Digital Scavenger Hunt, pool Party and BBQ, Laser Quest, Movies, Roller Skating, Ball Hockey, and much more.
Aside from events and activities as a group, we also try to get involved in our congregation and community. Among many things that the Sr. Youth take part in, one is to serve dinner at Evangel Hall, and others are, creating some crafts or baked items for the yearly bazaars, lead a worship service at TPC and help out with any other events and initiatives we are invited to participate in. Any youth ages 13 to 18 are welcome to come out to any of our meetings and events. If you would like to be added to the email distribution, simply pass along your email address to Reverand Heather (
) and/or Reverand Tom (
), who head-up this wonderful group of young adults along with parent volunteers.
Our junior and senior choirs are an integral part of worship at TPC. The choirs lead the congregation in the musical part of worship, enabling all of us to sing praise to God. In addition, they often provide special musical presentations throughout the year such as Christmas and Easter music, cantatas, choral pieces and fun musical events.
Do you like to sing? New members are always welcome in the choir. By joining the choir, you have the opportunity to be an active participant in the vibrant ministry of music at weekly worship services as well as special music presentations. This is a vital ministry in the life of the church. Come and experience the joy of singing praises with enriched and varied choral styles, and also enjoy warm, rich fellowship. We would love to have you join us!
No formal musical education or experience is required. Just bring your voice and your desire to sing.
The Senior Choir welcomes singers in the age group Grade 9 to adult. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
The Junior/Youth Choir welcomes singers in the age group from Grade 1 to Grade 8. Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings from 9:45 am to 10:30 am.
Small Group Ministries
These small group ministries provide a forum for study, prayer and spiritual growth while fostering the development of supportive and caring friendships within the congregation. Newcomers will find a warm welcome, lively and informative discussions and, without doubt, delicious refreshments!
The JOY (Jesus, Others & You) Group:
Are you feeling down lately? Join the JOY Covenant Group to give yourself a lift both spiritually and mentally. The group meets at 7:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at a members home. Contact: Stephanie Vandermey for more information. (905) 889-5391,
Grace Bible Study
The GRACE Bible Study meets at 1:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from September to June in the Chapel at TPC. During our time together we enjoy Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship. New members are always welcome to join us. Contact: Rev. Tom Vais (905) 889-5391
Quilting Fellowship
This group meets Monday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at TPC. Part way through the morning a break is held for coffee and a short time of devotions. No one in the group is an expert quilter (yet!) but everyone enjoys the opportunity to use the hands and creativity with which God has blessed them and is warmed by the fellowship. Any interested women are invited to join.
The Women's Missionary Society
The WMS is a group in our church which focuses on mission. We encourage one another, and the people of the church. to be involved in local and world mission. Our bulletin board in the hallways beside the sanctuary has information about our current programs and activities. Our meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Chapel, from September through June. We provide a time for worship, study and refreshments. A Warm welcome awaits all who wish to explore the challenging frontiers of mission addressed by the Presbyterian Church in the 21st century.
Adult Fellowship
The Book Club
This monthly informal get-together focuses on a selected book followed with lively discussion and fellowship. Members take turns suggesting books and leading discussions which are held on the last Tuesday evening of each month from September to June.
50 Plus Group
The 50 Plus Group meets for a couple of hours in the Fellowship Hall on Thursdays at noon. While primarily for members of the congregation that are over 50 years of age, 50 Plus welcomes anyone in the community. On average, about 50 people attend our lunchtime programs and share in a delicious meal, devotions, fellowship and a planned program such as a guest speaker or travel presentation.
We meet once a month on the third Thursday with the following exceptions;
Contact: John Kerr (416) 223-0295
Alive is a group for people in their 40's and 50's. The group meets several times per year for social events and meals. The purpose of this group is to build relationships and develop a sense of community.
Women's Study and Fellowship Group
Sunday Morning Discovery
This group meets every Sunday morning from 9:45 until 10:30 a.m. to discuss the deep and niggling faith issues that arise from life. With the bible in one hand, a commentary blog in the other, we will have a time of coffee and discussion. This is not a traditional Bible Study. It is a place where we talk about faith issues and share our thoughts together in light of the Scriptures and our life experiences.
Committee Structure
Please click here to view the PDF of our Committee Structure
Board of Managers
The Board of Managers is responsible to the congregation for the care and maintenance of the Church and Manse property and for financial matters relating to the operation of the church. There is a property committee whose primary duties include ensuring that our facilities are kept clean and in good, safe condition, that the necessary supplies and equipment are purchased and that the grounds are maintained. There is a financial committee whose primary responsibilities include the preparation of an annual budget for presentation to the congregation, keeping and maintaining of the financial records, the disbursement of funds, and arranging for the counting and depositing of the church offerings. There are various year-end reports that the financial committee prepares as well as financial reports for the managers meetings. Meetings of the managers are held at times stated in the church bulletin - at least one in three months for the transaction of business.
Congregational Committees
The focus of the Caregivers Committee is on comforting and visiting the sick, the bereaved, and people who cannot attend worship and other events. When appropriate, meals are prepared and delivered to members of our congregation who are temporarily incapacitated. Sympathy and other cards and flowers are sent or delivered to members on special occasions.
Caregivers also:
Contacts: John or Elaine Kerr (416) 223-0295 or Revs. Tom or Heather Vais (905)889-5391
Christian Education
The Christian Education Committee meets about four times a year. This committee oversees the Sunday School classes and the youth groups while providing prayer and support for the teachers and leaders whom God has called and equipped to lead these programs. Adult bible studies and Covenant Groups also fall under this committee. In addition, the committee may plan special events including dinners and retreats. If you would be interested in serving on the committee, or helping in a specific area, contact the office for further information. 905-889-5391 or
Congregational Life
Sometimes lovingly referred to as the "social committee", the Congregational Life committee plans supports activities and events designed to provide us with fellowship and social gatherings in an effort to build up and strengthen our Christian community.
Somehow, food is almost always associated with fellowship and fun at TPC. We do love to eat together! Contact: Daphne Hibbert 905-886-0317
Mission and Outreach
As part of TPC's commitment to mission and outreach we provide generous support to Presbyterians Sharing and Presbyterian World Service & Development. We also support special projects as they come to the attention of the committee. We support the ministry of Evangel Hall, a mission of the Presbyterian Church located in downtown Toronto, by providing sandwiches on the first Thursday of every month, providing and serving Christmas Dinner and donating clothing and other items needed by their clients.
Locally, we support the Thornhill Christmas Assistance program. Our Christmas Mitten Tree gathers warm clothing donated by the congregation which is sent to communities locally and across Canada, most recently to Evangel Hall and to First Nations communities in Ontario and Saskatchewan. The TPC community knows that our faith is borne out in our actions, and caring for others locally and globally will remain a priority. Anyone with an interest in furthering TPC's mission and outreach goal is invited to assist in this ministry.
A committee established by Session to give general leadership to efforts within our congregation aimed at making the most of the gifts God has given us. this committee seeks to utilize the gifts of our congregation and all resources to maximize our mission and ministry in Christ's name. It seeks ways to develop among the congregation a strong understanding of what it means to be stewards of our time, talents and treasure, as individuals and as a congregation. The committee works within the scriptural tradition of Christ's parable of the talents.
Welcoming - Greeters
A team of two Greeters is on hand every Sunday morning to welcome everyone entering the church. Visitors and newcomers are apprised of any pertinent information they may require with respect to the worship service, Sunday School, the location of facilities, and other church activities.
Fall Bazaar
This committee meets on an ad hoc basis to develop, organize and carry out fund raising activities to assist the church's finances. Some of our activities include:
We welcome everyone's input as they bring fresh ideas and skills to our team. Contact Jackie Porretti 905-770-0815
Worship and Music
As a committee, we seek to serve the congregation through worship and music that glorifies God and is joyful, challenging and relevant to today's experience. There are many ways to serve, from ushering or running the sound system to reading or singing in on of the choirs or the Praise Time band. We encourage the congregation to participate in all aspects of worship and music and welcome any suggestions or concerns.
If you have any inquiries in regards to any of our groups, please contact
Stephanie Vandermey, Office Administrator
at 905-889-5391 or go to our contact page and send us an e-mail.


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For many of the military personnel being honored this Veteran's Day, the terror of war didn't end when they came back home.
Some 30 percent of the men and women who have spent time in war zones experience symptoms of a debilitating condition
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said Ellen Gerrity, Ph.D., associate director of research on aggression and trauma at the National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH). "Millions of other Americans who have experienced natural and human-caused disasters, child or spouse abuse,
rape, or other dangerous crimes, as well as people who witness such trauma to a loved one, also suffer from this condition."
Research sponsored by NIMH and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows that PTSD affects several body systems
including the central nervous system; it causes changes in brain chemicals and possibly in brain structures. "These discoveries,
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some cases," said Gerrity. More than 4 percent of the U.S. population, or at least 5.7 million people, experience PTSD in a
given year.
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People with PTSD tend to have abnormal levels of key hormones involved in response to stress. Cortisol levels are lower than
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have alterations in the function of the thyroid and in neurotransmitter activity involving serotonin and opiates.
Animal investigations show that the hippocampus-a part of the brain critical to memory and emotion-appears to be smaller in
cases of PTSD. NIMH and the VA are conducting brain imaging studies to see if the same is true in humans and, if so,
whether it is related to short-term memory problems.
NIMH is conducting a national education program on anxiety disorders, which include PTSD, panic disorder,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. For more information about PTSD and other
anxiety disorders, see the Web site for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety or
call 1-88-88-ANXIETY for a free packet of information. This site is hotlinked to the Web site for the National Center for
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To interview Drs. Gerrity, Friedman, or Keane, contact the people listed on the first page or the Office of Scientific Information at
The National Institute of Mental Health is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Government's primary agency for biomedical and behavioral research. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The U.S. Department of Veterans operates nationwide programs of health care, assistance services, and national cemeteries for the nation's 26 million veterans. The National Center for PTSD is funded by the VA to provide international leadership in research, education, and clinical care for people with PTSD.


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Very nice
2 Adults and 2 Children 8-8 . We stayed 9 nights June 2004 . The first room we received at check -in hadn't been cleaned . No problem our room was changed and we received complementary breakfast coupons for the Hotel breakfast .
The room was good size fairly well cleaned except the bathroom could have been cleaned better air ducts above the shower were clogged with dust balls overflowing .
Hotel front desk staff were helpfull . Pool area was nice the kids loved it . The pool could use a little refresher .
The new sweet sleeper beds were excellent very comfortable .Even the breakfast buffett was pretty good.Location made for easy travel to both Disney and Universal about 20 minutes max. And to the beaches to the east 40 minutes .
With -in 2 minutes from the hotel there is Tony Romas , Chilli's TGIF ,Cracker Barrel ,Bennigans , Hooters and a Wendy's . Oh and a Denny's WARNING STAY OUT OF THIS place POOR service and terrible food.
We would definitly stay here again Very good value for the money .
10 Great Nights during XMas '03 to New Years Eve
I did a lot of research prior to the trip. It worked out perfectly. Spent 5 days at the various Disney properties with the Passporter ticket (bought discounted via the Disney website) and they were easy to access to and from the hotel. (Have a roll of quarters for the toll roads.) Went to Costco and Sam's Club and stocked up on food and drink to have at the room. It was great to have a separate room and TV for the kid. Pool and hot tub were nice. The Staff did an amazing job-even washed our clothing, at no charge, when the coin operated machine was broken. With the package from hotwire we got the entire trip for less than buying the 3 tickets directly from the air carrier. Using the passporter we could rest up and have a day off from the Disney walking experience. There is a lot to do in the area and this Hotel is a great home base.
Great hotel for a Great Price
This hotel is located in a very pleasant, park-like setting with several other hotels--convenient to the airport, freeways, and a straight shot to Disney World--all for $59.00 a night for 2 rms (500 Sq Ft.)with dividing doors, frig and microwave. We were able to save 2 days of car rental because of the hotel location and the shuttle that runs every 20 minutes. Beds are wonderful; place is clean and great looking. The only downside was the restaurant, which had slow service and average food. Hotel is within walking distance of several chains, such as TGIFriday's. All in all, this is the best hotel experience we've had for the price (and actually better than many at quadruple the price!)
Great Hotel!
We spent three nights at the Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport during Easter break and it was really nice. I was travelling alone with my children and I felt very safe in the hotel, which was important to me. The suite was large, the beds comfortable. The sofa-bed is best for a child, though. The indoor/outdoor pool was wonderful, and very warm. The shallow end is indoors (about 3 feet at its shallowest), and there are plastic strips that you can swim right through to get to the deeper part of the pool, which is outside. Most importantly, the entire staff was friendly and courteous and went out of their way to ensure our comfort. Room service food was average, but delivered in a very timely manner. Noise from the airport was minimal. The hotel is far enough from the Disney attractions to keep it quiet, but still within a 20-30 minute drive. Complimentary shuttle service from the airport (they cheerfully picked us up at 2am!).
Worth the money
The hotel was clean, and the rooms were a nice size. It was also nice to have a microwave and a refridgerator in the room. The pool area looked nice and the indoor section made it usable under any weather conditions. The only drawback is its distance to any of the theme parks, but for the price it is well worth the 25 minute ride.
Wonderful Stay!
Just returned from a quick weekend stay in Orlando to see the Braves play in Spring Training and needed to stay near the Orlando International Airport due to our friends very early return flight on Sunday. This hotel is literally the closest hotel to the Airport (other than the in-terminal Hyatt) and is no more than a five-minute ride from the parking lot. We drove to Orlando on Thursday evening and stayed at the northside Hilton Garden Inn at Lake Mary (highly recommended, too). Stopped by the Sheraton Suites at 10:30AM (in route to the airport where we were to pick up our friend at 11) to get a quick look at the property and to inquire about an early check-in (around 1PM).The hotel is located off of Semoran Boulevard (the main road exiting the Airport) in a very lovely, almost-resort like area with other hotels including the Holiday Inn Select, the Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn and others. All of these hotels surround a lovely lagoon (complete with park benches and ducks) and is a nice setting for a morning walk. The Sheraton Suites is a smaller property, three stories and only 150 suites.The lobby is small, but elegantly furnished, lots of dark woods, giving it an old English club feel. Small bar and restaurant located off of lobby continued the theme.At the front desk, we were quickly and warmly greeted by Kiara, and inquired about an early check-in so that we could head for the pool. She did a quick check, nothing was available at that point, but assured me that we could get into our room by 1PM. Picked up our friend at the airport and headed to T.G.I.Fridays across the street from the hotel complex for an early lunch. Several other restaurants are within walking distance of these hotels including Chilis, Tony Romas, Benningans, and a Cracker Barrel. Saw several fast food places a bit further down the road including a Dunkin Donuts and a Burger King. A Walgreens drugstore is within walking distance, too, and opens at 7AM.We arrived back at the Sheraton Suites a bit earlier than 1PM (12:30) and fully expected to check our bags. However, Kiara greeted me with a smile and with a your suite is ready, Mrs. B and efficiently checked us in. The entire front desk staff was quite gracious and as other early arrivals came in, were greeted and treated in the same manner. Very impressive.We were given a third-floor suite with a view of the grounds and again, were quite pleased upon entering the suitesurprisingly, it looked exactly the way it does on the website! Ive stayed so many places where the website did not accurately depict the accommodations or the property, and have almost come to expect that. The Sheratons website address is sheratonairport.com and I encourage you to check it out.Living area of the suite has a very comfortable sofabed, upholstered club chair and rolling ottoman, lots of lighting, television, writing desk, and a dry bar area with a small refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave, ice bucket, glasses, etc. Décor is lots of brocaded fabrics, lovely window treatments, dark woods--again, giving it that old English country home feel.Bedroom (separated from living by French doors) contained two double beds (kings are available), another television, and a large marble vanity. Bathroom is located in the bedroom (my only complaint for a suite, but the norm), and is small, but beautifully done in marble. Beds were very comfortable with lots of down pillows, but will be even more so when the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds arrive later in the year. (Theres a display of the Sweet Sleeper bed in the lobby and the staff is very proud that the beds will be there soon). The sofabed was already made up with clean sheets, and blankets and extra pillows were found in the closet.Hotel has a heated indoor-outdoor pool, beautifully landscaped with lots of rock and palm trees, indoor Jacuzzi and weight room all located in the same area. Towels were available and plentiful, and we ordered drinks (very good, usual hotel prices) through the bar located just inside. Cant comment on the food service, as we ate all of our meals off property, but did chat with another guest at the pool who made mention of ordering room service several times, so it must have been adequate. According to Starwoods website (which I checked for availability late Thursday evening in case the three of us felt too cramped in the suite--which we absolutely did not!), the hotel was completely sold out, yet I never felt that throughout our entire stay. We stayed out by the pool all of Friday evening and only shared it with about 4 other people. Same thing with the Jacuzzi late Saturday night. We almost felt like we were in a small, boutique property with just a few guests. Was very quiet, very peaceful, very relaxing. Not the most convenient location for a family doing the Disney theme-park thing every day, but just wonderful for three adults looking for a mini-spring break getaway. All in all, a wonderful experience here. Stay here with confidence.
Very nice, very good value, stay there!!!
Very nice and clean rooms, very good value, we booked online and got a suite for 50 bucks a nite. Excellent staff. It takes only minutes to airport and shopping. I would definitely stay there again.
Problems Galore
Although I guaranteed with a credit card, they oversold the hotel and put me in a conference meeting room. No coffee maker, no soap in bathroom, no movies on TV. When I finally did get a coffee maker, it blew coffee all over the walls but not in the pot! The vending machines ripped me off for bottled water the front desk couldnt help out because vending services are owned by a different company. The food in the restaurant was terrible.
Great for business travel
A great place to stay to catch the early flight. If you arrive late, dinner might be a problem, but otherwise this is my 1st choice for Orlando.
Relaxation and Peace Without Many Children in Hotel
First, my trip started on a sour note -- my plane was delayed for several hours. I called the hotel to inform them that I would be coming in very late and if I could get an upgrade. I received a suite with a balcony with no problems -- and the suite was accessible to the elevator and stairway.
This is a very nice hotel, and peaceful. If you're looking for a place to stay, that does not have a lot of children running about, this would be the hotel. The staff was very friendly and ready to assist you in anyway possible. I went to the gym and found that one of the exercise equipment was not working -- I informed front desk and they automatically awarded me 500 Starpoints to my account.
The room was very clean, and well designed. I had the entire pool to myself on Saturday and I stayed at the pool for at least 3 hours and no one ever came out. I simply loved all of the privacy and relaxation of not hearing children running and screaming about the hotel.
If you decide to order from room service, I found the prices to be very moderate considering where I live and the prices that you pay for food.
The french toast was excellent. I recommend you order this while you're there.
The next time I'm in the Orlando area, I will definitely booked my reservations at this property.
P.S. very, very, accessible to all of the attractions but far enough to not have to deal with all of the attraction traffic congestion on the highways.
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I like the changes, LG being nerfed slightly is something that needed to be done a long time ago.
To anyone who is complaining about the changes and never paid for premium or pro. Too bad you have...
If it attracts more paying members, I have no issues looking at the ads for a week.
I love this map rotation deal, It is very refreshing to be forced to play new maps. I was skeptical initially but now think it was a great idea.
My ping went up by 15 ms curious what is going on?
My ping to LA servers are now 10ms higher then they used to be.
Think this is an att issue.
Wellsfrago and discobiscuit, where are you guys?
Same for me on ie9, have to kill ie through taskmanager
Not sure what that means
Getting very tired of joining games only to find out that teams are full.
If there is a way of filtering/displaying this point me in right direction please.
Also the disconnect issue is...
Same problem here. about a three second soundloop upon exiciting the game.
Hate the lowered ledges, still love the map. With even teams this map creates epic battles.
I tried it 0 fun sorry guys, didn't like it at all.
Make more friends, especially in Dallas server you should have no problem filling that up. matches with 4-4 or more are more intersting with different skill levels.
Diplodok hits the nail, the key is in befriending people. When you run into someone about same level become friends.
The list will grow, before you know it you have enough for a match.
Guys if you amde a shortcut to game, delete it and create a new one, mine got corrupted a few times.
Befriend each other and start playing, you two sound like a match made in heaven.
I remember you from last night tiger.
OK was dumb after all, I never used windowd mode but left my own server. Thanks for clearing that up. Works like a charm.
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Virology Journal 2011, 8:423 doi:10.1186/1743-422X-8-423
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This report claims two major conclusions (first and last paragraphs of the Abstract):
1. "Although XMRV is thought to use XPR1 for cell entry, it infects A549 cells that do not express XPR1, suggesting usage of other receptors or co-receptors."
2. "XMRV replication was observed in GHOST cells that express CD4 and each of the chemokine receptors ranging from CCR1- CCR8 and BOB suggesting that infectivity in hematopoietic cells could be mediated by use of these receptors."
Neither conclusion is supported by the data.
First, some background. The Xenotropic and Polytropic retrovirus Receptor (XPR1) was discovered independently by three research groups in 1999 [1-3]. These groups screened cDNA expression libraries from different sources for production of proteins that could mediate xenotropic [1,2] or polytropic [3] retrovirus entry into cells that were normally nonpermissive for virus infection. The fact that they all came up with the same receptor provides evidence that there is only a single receptor for these viruses. Additional support for a single virus receptor comes from a subsequent study using human/hamster radiation hybrid cell lines to map genes in the human genome that could act as receptors for xenotropic retroviruses, which again found only one gene, XPR1 [4]. Furthermore, XPR1 mRNA was found to be expressed in all human tissues tested [1,2], thus, there is no need to postulate additional receptors to explain the ability of xenotropic and polytropic retroviruses, including XMRV, to infect many cell types.
So, what about the current authors' first claim that XMRV infects A549 cells, but they don't express XPR1, suggesting XMRV can enter cells by using other receptors? They do present data that XMRV can infect A549 cells, but they do not provide any data showing that the cells do not express XPR1. Nor do they provide a literature reference for their statement, repeated multiple times, that A549 cells lack XPR1. A quick Google search reveals a gene expression atlas report (http://www.ebi.ac.uk/gxa/gene/ENSG00000143324?ef=cell_line#efv=A549) that shows XPR1 is indeed expressed in A549 cells. Both gene expression studies listed found XPR1 RNA expression in A549 cells, with one showing higher than average levels and the other showing lower than average levels. Thus, in the absence of data to the contrary, A549 cells do indeed express XPR1, and no additional receptors need be postulated.
What about the authors' second claim that XMRV might use some of the same receptors as does HIV? While they show data that XMRV can replicate in GHOST cells that express CD4 and various chemokine receptors, they've left out the crucial control - cells not expressing these receptors! GHOST cells are derived from HOS human osteosarcoma cells, and a report from 1990 clearly shows that HOS cells are highly infectable by the prototypical NZB strain of xenotropic virus [5]. So, it is likely that the extra receptors in the GHOST cells have nothing to do with xenotropic retrovirus infection. In summary, none of the data presented support the authors' overall conclusion that receptors in addition to XPR1 can mediate XMRV entry.
So what's going on here? I've reread this paper several times to see if I've missed something. Instead, I found additional mistakes such as mislabeling of the panels in the two data figures. Perhaps a few critical paragraphs were inadvertently left out? What about Dr. Xue Wang, Dr. Mingjie Zhang, Dr. Robin Biswas, and Dr. Chintamani D. Atreya, who are acknowledged for critical review of this article? And how did peer review miss such seemingly obvious problems with this report? Perhaps the authors will explain to me what I've missed.
1. Tailor CS, Nouri A, Lee CG, Kozak C, Kabat D (1999) Cloning and characterization of a cell surface receptor for xenotropic and polytropic murine leukemia viruses. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 96: 927-932.
2. Battini JL, Rasko JE, Miller AD (1999) A human cell-surface receptor for xenotropic and polytropic murine leukemia viruses: possible role in G protein-coupled signal transduction. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 96: 1385-1390.
3. Yang YL, Guo L, Xu S, Holland CA, Kitamura T, et al. (1999) Receptors for polytropic and xenotropic mouse leukaemia viruses encoded by a single gene at Rmc1. Nat Genet 21: 216-219.
4. Rasko JE, Battini JL, Kruglyak L, Cox DR, Miller AD (2000) Precise gene localization by phenotypic assay of radiation hybrid cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 97: 7388-7392.
5. Sommerfelt MA, Weiss RA (1990) Receptor interference groups of 20 retroviruses plating on human cells. Virology 176: 58-69.
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Much improved time by Rossi. I dont know the weather conditions or any details of practice, but from watching the live timing he seems much more competitive.
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Sometimes, we have to admit, we hate the internet. The Internet has no summer Fridays, no holidays, and no rest for our aching fingers. But the internet also has things like JustinBrescia.com and then we remind ourselves how awesome it is to do what we do. I now get to write an entire blog post on a website dedicated to The Hills' resident hairdresser-turned-biker, Justin Bobby.
The website, which was created in 2008 and looks like it hasn't been updated since September 2009, is pretty barebones and calls itself The Un-Official Justin Bobby Fan Site. Well, if this is un-official, then we can tell you right now: we don't want to be official.
The homepage gives you a lengthy rundown on everything there is to know about Justin "Justin Bobby" Brescia. Some examples:
Born: 1 January 1980, Las Vegas, NV
Dated: Audrina Patridge
Justin Brescia is the one guy that Audrina Patridge could never get over. Justin Brescia is handsome; he rides a Harley; he surfs; but most of all he's mysterious, and you can never pin him down. The one thing Justin Brescia would never give Audrina is a real commitment. Maybe it's because Justin Brescia knew Audrina was always pining for him, and he likes the game.
This is fun! The next tab over is the helpfully titled "Pics" section. This looks more or less like a Google Image search of Justin Bobby's name, but if you're into that sort of thing, you should check it out. The third tab includes a single interview Justin Bobby did with MTV. It is titled "Interview With MTV." The fourth tab is called "Latest News" and appears to be just that, copy and pasted news items — but no links! shame! — from the period up to and including Fall 2009.
And if you're wondering where this is going, bear with me, because the fifth tab is where it's at.
Dress Like Justin.
What's hilarious about this section is not only that it exists, not only the step-by-step process by which it details Justin Bobby's style, but the fact that it's not even an original post! It's copied, apparently, straight from eHow.com. And the fact the eHow.com has a post detailing how to dress like Justin Bobby is just too much for our beleaguered brains to handle.
But in case your curiosity is piqued, the steps include:
- Be a T-Shirt and jeans kind of a guy.
- Embrace grunge fashion.
- Be military inspired. Try a black fitted military shirt with snap buttons. Roll up the sleeves a bit, and wear a pair of dog tags around your neck to make it pop.
And last but not least, the piece de resistance:
Invest in a stylish jacket. Justin has done modeling work and in one of his campaigns he was seen wearing a gray wool jacket. It had a wide collar and large black buttons. The look was very sophisticated, but he still wore it as he would anything else.
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Hi - I bought a new WD My Passport 750gb and I can't drag/drop files onto it or from it - it only is letting me use it with the smartware. How do I enable drag/drop, and preferably not use the smartware software at all? Thanks!
A follow up - I also can't reformat it in disk utilities - it errors out when I try to erase or partition it.
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After that you should be able to drag and drop files to it.
FYI: The Virtual CD is there and can not delete it, only can hide.
To hide the VCD from showing up, run the VCD manager,
It is in the VCD folder.
Copy it to the desktop first and run from the desktop.
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LAST NOVEMBER the government of Israel agreed to a 10-month moratorium on new Jewish housing in the West Bank. The moratorium did not apply to schools, synagogues, and residential units already in the pipeline; nor did it apply to eastern Jerusalem, which is home to around 180,000 Israelis -- more than a third of Jerusalem's Jewish population. Yet even with those caveats it was an unprecedented concession, intended, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, to "encourage resumption of peace talks with our Palestinian neighbors."
At the time, the Obama administration applauded Israel's announcement. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hailed it as a "move forward." George Mitchell, the president's special envoy to the Middle East, praised it as "a positive development" that "could have substantial impact on the ground" and acknowledged that "it is more than any Israeli government has done before."
So when Israel's Interior Ministry recently announced its interim approval for the construction of 1,600 new apartments in Jerusalem's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood, it was not reneging on any commitment. If anyone was guilty of bad faith in the diplomatic crisis that ensued, it was the Obama administration, which had explicitly accepted the terms of Netanyahu's building freeze in November, yet was now going back on its word.
For good measure, the State Department spokesman then demanded that Israel demonstrate "through specific actions" its commitment to peace. Forgotten, apparently, was Netanyahu's unprecedented moratorium of last November, to say nothing of the innumerable Israeli goodwill gestures, concessions, prisoner releases, and peace offers to the Palestinians that preceded it -- all of them unrequited.
When President Obama was asked Wednesday evening whether US-Israeli relations are now in a crisis, he flatly answered: "No." But an atmosphere of harsh antagonism seems to be exactly what the administration's tantrum was meant to engender.
If the president's goal was to bring Israel and the Palestinians to the negotiating table and thereby revive the so-called "peace process," he couldn't have chosen a more counterproductive tactic. The Palestinian Authority promptly seized the opportunity to back out of the indirect talks it had agreed to -- why negotiate for Israeli concessions if Washington can force Israel to deliver them on a silver platter? "We want to hear from Mitchell," said Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat, "that Israel has cancelled the decision to build housing units before we start the negotiations."
This has been the Palestinian Authority's strategy ever since Obama took office tilting against Israel. Last spring, the PA's Mahmoud Abbas told Jackson Diehl of The Washington Post that he had no intention of negotiating with Israel -- he was content to sit back and let Washington twist Netanyahu's arms. "The Americans are the leaders of the world," Abbas told Diehl. "They can use their weight with anyone around the world. . . . I will wait."
As a candidate for president in 2008, Barack Obama said that was his position too. Millions of pro-Israel American voters believed him, just as they believed his pledge of "unwavering friendship with Israel." The recent unpleasantness suggests it may be time for second thoughts.
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Flying green-soaring oil prices and the new normal in aviation
Informal survey finds pilots flying more efficiently in current volatile oil market.
By Douglas Wilson
Private/Helo. Dir Line Ops, Galvin Flying Services
Castle & Cooke VNY (Van Nuys CA) refuels a visiting Learjet 55. Known for its fuel economy in the midsize category-a mere 1200-1300 pph-the Learjet 55 actually took shape during another time of soaring oil prices-the Arab oil embargo of the mid-1970s.
It wasn't too long ago that the discussion among pilots on fuel pricing was often predictable, colorful chatter about contract programs and FBOs. It was a time when the supply-and-demand theories learned in economics class and the relative merits of tankering still seemed to make sense. In short, it was straightforward.
Recently, though, the unprecedented rise in the price of crude oil has made such discussions especially painful-the type of jaw-rubbing, wallet-draining pain typically reserved for dental work. Only a year ago, oil prices were around $65 a barrel.
On Jun 6, 2008, the price of a barrel of oil reached an all-time high of $138.54 on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) through a 1-day gain of $10.75-itself a record for the largest single day increase. In the past 365 days the price of oil has doubled.
While only time will tell if the recent increases in the price of crude oil will have any lasting effect on the business and general aviation industry, they lead to a relatively straightforward question-"Are you flying more this year than last year?" Though such black-and-white questions often prompt debate of the gray in between-especially when posed to pilots in the context of an informal survey-the answers to this question had a different hue altogether-green.
It's not so much how this year's hours differ from last year's, but how those hours are actually flown. Individually, as one might expect, the answers were anecdotal. As an aggregate, though, the answers are an instructive list of "best practices" for flying efficiently-a primer on how to fly green.
Are you flying more or less?
Barry Woods, chief pilot for Sierra Aviation Group, a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A operator, reflects on the past for a comparison, but comes up empty. "We thought the oil crisis in 1978 was bad," says Woods, "but that was nothing compared to today. Yet we haven't changed the amount of flying we're doing-it hasn't been affected at all.
As one pilot notes, slower-but arguably more fuel efficient-turboprop aircraft, such as the Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200 pictured here at HHR (Hawthorne CA), may see higher utilization rates than light jets in short-segment flights.
That said, we have changed how we're flying." Echoing Woods' comment is Eric Hansen, a Challenger 300 pilot based at MSP (Intl, Minneapolis-St Paul MN). He says, "Our flying hasn't really slowed down, though I would say we're flying smarter than we were." He adds, "We used to do a fair amount of 'deadheading,' but we don't do that as much any more. We're actually spending the night in places."
Gabe Miller, a line pilot for a California-based Part 135 Beechjet 400 operator, quickly took note of the elephant in the room that prompted the "Are you flying more or less?" question. Says Miller, "I don't think the high cost of fuel has kept people from flying, but we've flown differently."
Without exception, the story was similar across the board-flying smarter, flying differently. Most reported they were flying the same amount of hours year over year, and no one reported any discernible decrease in hours.
According to an FAA fact sheet on general aviation using actual hours from 2005, "the hours flown by the turboprop/turbojet fleet is forecast to increase from 5 million hours in 2005 to 11.9 million in 2017-an average annual growth rate of 7.5%."
While the FAA forecast points to an annual growth rate, most respondents to this informal survey reported no real change-ie, increase-in annual hours. By definition, growth requires an increase. Is anyone flying more this year than last year? Michael Durrett is chief pilot for Unum, a Hawker 800XP operator.
"We've actually increased 250 hours this year," he says, "but that's really due to increased business presence and utilization. If we had 10 airplanes we'd fly them all 800 hours per year." Jeff Stillwell, a chief pilot on a Seattle WA-based Hawker 700, is also reassuring. He reports, "Speaking with my contemporaries, I don't see that anybody is flying any less."
Flying green-tricks of the trade
During initial flight training, most students are taught by instructors the techniques for "leaning" the engine of a piston aircraft. The typical wisdom associated with leaning is that it prevents lead fouling of spark plugs from Avgas, compensates for changes in altitude, and of course, conserves fuel and extends range.
Sierra Aviation Group Chief Pilot Barry Woods calls the oil crisis of 1978 "nothing compared to today." He reports using lower cruise speeds in the Challenger 601-3A as a technique to decrease fuel burn.
Yet, if such initial training is the equivalent of a freshman study, flying green in a business jet is a graduate-level degree that is heavy on mathematics. Notwithstanding an occasional climb penalty that certain aircraft types encounter with full fuel, most pilots surveyed reported operating at lower cruise speeds as one of the more frequently used techniques they incorporate to save fuel.
Sierra Aviation Group's Woods says, "When we don't have to get there at a specific time, and we can fly at a slower speed, it becomes a simple decision. Flying at Mach 0.77 versus 0.80 in the Challenger on a 5 1/2-hour trip can save about 800 lbs of fuel at a given altitude." Although the reduced speed can add 10-15 minutes coast to coast, "10 minutes isn't so bad when you're thinking about 800 lbs" says Woods.
Chief Pilot Michael Durrett, pictured in one of Unum's 3 Hawker 800XPs, reports an increase in flying hours in 2008 versus 2007, despite rising oil prices.
Durrett notes a similar technique in the Hawker 800XP. "One thing we're doing," he says, "and we've done this for a long time, is that we operate at intermediate cruise-Mach 0.74-0.75. For the extra fuel burn to get to 0.76 or 0.77, it's just not worth it. It's been a really good breakeven number for us."
Miller is slowing down even more in the Beechjet 400A. "Some flights we fly at Mach 0.73 instead of 0.78, especially on short legs," he notes. Often tasked with filling in for shorter segments more suited to the use of the Beechcraft King Air, Miller says, "Even though we're in the air a little bit longer, we're going to fly it [the Beechjet] slow like a King Air and save a ton of gas."
One of the more arithmetical techniques used in cruise is described by Harold Waxman, aviation manager for DSU Aviation, which operates a Dassault Falcon 900EX. "Something else that we're analyzing now is adding ballast weight to the aft baggage compartment," he says."What we find is that in our aircraft we'll see anything from a half a degree to one degree of nose-up trim, so stabilizer down-that's drag.


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My current interests are focused on bringing new genomics technologies to Hopkins investigators that enable our faculty to study the structure and function of the human genome more effectively and economically. I have helped establish DNA sequencing, synthesis, and genotyping activities both at the medical school, within the Genetic Resources Core Facility (grcf.jhmi.edu), and for the NIH through the Center for Inherited Disease Research (www.cidr.jhmi.edu). Currently, we are providing high throughput genotyping and next-generation sequencing as services. In addition, we offer DNA isolation, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, and cell culture and cryopreservation, among other services, through the GRCF.
I am also interested in the problem of gene annotation so that functional information can be captured and presented in a way that will help with the discovery of the underlying bases of common disease. As an editor for OMIM (omim.org) I attempt to find information about genes reported in the biomedical literature that may help explain disease phenotypes. I am also part of a committee attempting to establish a Clinical Genomics Center at JHM which will translate our research expertise in sequencing and genotyping into clinical practice. Lastly, my research interests include the study of isolated cleft lip and palate with Dr. Beaty in the Bloomberg School of Public Health and in the evolutionary genomics of vertebrates, especially endangered species.
I am also interested in the problem of gene annotation so that functional information can be captured and presented in a way that will help with the discovery of the underlying bases of common disease. As an editor for OMIM (omim.org) I attempt to find information about genes reported in the biomedical literature that may help explain disease phenotypes. I am also part of a committee attempting to establish a Clinical Genomics Center at JHM which will translate our research expertise in sequencing and genotyping into clinical practice. Lastly, my research interests include the study of isolated cleft lip and palate with Dr. Beaty in the Bloomberg School of Public Health and in the evolutionary genomics of vertebrates, especially endangered species.
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My current research involves a collaboration with Dr. Terri Beaty in the School of Public Health to understand the genetic bases of cleft lip and palate and, more generally, the interpretation of exon and genome sequence variants that determine phenotype. Our group is also involved in assessing and improving technologies for next-generation sequencing and the analysis of sequence data so that these can be applied clinically. Lastly, we are applying these technologies and approaches to the genomics and population genetics of endangered species.
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Scott AF, Bunn HF, Brush AH. Functional aspects of hemoglobin evolution in the mammals. J Mol Evol. 1976 Dec 30;8(4):311-6. PubMed PMID: 1011262.
Scott AF, Phillips JA 3rd, Migeon BR. DNA restriction endonuclease analysis for localization of human beta- and delta-globin genes on chromosome 11. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1979 Sep;76(9):4563-5. PubMed PMID: 291988; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC411618.
Barrie PA, Jeffreys AJ, Scott AF. Evolution of the beta-globin gene cluster in man and the primates. J Mol Biol. 1981 Jul 5;149(3):319-36. PubMed PMID: 6273584.Scott AF, Heath P, Trusko S, Boyer SH, Prass W, Goodman M, Czelusniak J, Chang LY, Slightom JL. The sequence of the gorilla fetal globin genes: evidence for multiple gene conversions in human evolution. Mol Biol Evol. 1984 Sep;1(5):371-89. PubMed PMID: 6599972.Scott AF, Schmeckpeper BJ, Abdelrazik M, Comey CT, O'Hara B, Rossiter JP, Cooley T, Heath P, Smith KD, Margolet L. Origin of the human L1 elements: proposed progenitor genes deduced from a consensus DNA sequence. Genomics. 1987 Oct;1(2):113-25. PubMed PMID: 3692483.
Dombroski BA, Mathias SL, Nanthakumar E, Scott AF, Kazazian HH Jr. Isolation of an active human transposable element. Science. 1991 Dec 20;254(5039):1805-8. PubMed PMID: 1662412.
Mathias SL, Scott AF. Promoter binding proteins of an active human L1 retrotransposon. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1993 Mar 15;191(2):625-32. PubMed PMID: 8384847.
Scott AF, Elizaga A, Morrell J, Bergen A, Penno MB. Characterization of a gene coamplified with Ki-ras in Y1 murine adrenal carcinoma cells that codes for a putative membrane protein. Genomics. 1994 Mar 15;20(2):227-30. PubMed PMID: 8020969.
Jabs EW, Li X, Scott AF, Meyers G, Chen W, Eccles M, Mao JI, Charnas LR, Jackson CE, Jaye M. Jackson-Weiss and Crouzon syndromes are allelic with mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor 2. Nat Genet. 1994 Nov;8(3):275-9. Erratum in: Nat Genet 1995 Apr;9(4):451. PubMed PMID: 7874170.
Meyers GA, Day D, Goldberg R, Daentl DL, Przylepa KA, Abrams LJ, Graham JM Jr, Feingold M, Moeschler JB, Rawnsley E, Scott AF, Jabs EW. FGFR2 exon IIIa and IIIc mutations in Crouzon, Jackson-Weiss, and Pfeiffer syndromes: evidence for missense changes, insertions, and a deletion due to alternative RNA splicing. Am J Hum Genet. 1996 Mar;58(3):491-8. PubMed PMID: 8644708; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC1914562.
Scott, A.F., Amberger, J.A., Brylawski, B. and V.A. McKusick, 1999. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. In, Bioinformatics: Databases and Systems, S.I. Ketovskty, ed. Kluwer Press.
Ingersoll RG, Paznekas WA, Tran AK, Scott AF, Jiang G, Jabs EW. Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2): genomic sequence and variations. Cytogenet Cell Genet. 2001;94(3-4):121-6. PubMed PMID: 11856867.
Fallin MD, Hetmanski JB, Park J, Scott AF, Ingersoll R, Fuernkranz HA, McIntosh I, Beaty TH. Family-based analysis of MSX1 haplotypes for association with oral clefts. Genet Epidemiol. 2003 Sep;25(2):168-75. PubMed PMID: 12916025.
Park JW, Cai J, McIntosh I, Jabs EW, Fallin MD, Ingersoll R, Hetmanski JB, Vekemans M, Attie-Bitach T, Lovett M, Scott AF, Beaty TH.High throughput SNP and expression analyses of candidate genes for non-syndromic oral clefts. J Med Genet. 2006 Jul;43(7):598-608. Epub 2006 Jan 13. PubMed PMID: 16415175; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2564555.
Amberger J, Bocchini CA, Scott AF, Hamosh A. McKusick's Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM). Nucleic Acids Res. 2009 Jan;37(Database issue):D793-6. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkn665. Epub 2008 Oct 8. PubMed PMID: 18842627; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2686440.
Beaty TH, Murray JC, Marazita ML, Munger RG, Ruczinski I, Hetmanski JB, Liang KY, Wu T, Murray T, Fallin MD, Redett RA, Raymond G, Schwender H, Jin SC, Cooper ME, Dunnwald M, Mansilla MA, Leslie E, Bullard S, Lidral AC, Moreno LM, Menezes R, Vieira AR, Petrin A, Wilcox AJ, Lie RT, Jabs EW, Wu-Chou YH, Chen PK, Wang H, Ye X, Huang S, Yeow V, Chong SS, Jee SH, Shi B, Christensen K, Melbye M, Doheny KF, Pugh EW, Ling H, Castilla EE, Czeizel AE, Ma L, Field LL, Brody L, Pangilinan F, Mills JL, Molloy AM, Kirke PN, Scott JM, Arcos-Burgos M, Scott AF. A genome-wide association study of cleft lip with and without cleft palate identifies risk variants near MAFB and ABCA4. Nat Genet. 2010 Jun;42(6):525-9. doi: 10.1038/ng.580. Epub 2010 May 2. Erratum in: Nat Genet. 2010 Aug;42(8):727.
Scott, James M [corrected to Scott, John M]. PubMed PMID: 20436469; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2941216. Beaty TH, Ruczinski I, Murray JC, Marazita ML, Munger RG, Hetmanski JB, Murray T, Redett RJ, Fallin MD, Liang KY, Wu T, Patel PJ, Jin SC, Zhang TX, Schwender H, Wu-Chou YH, Chen PK, Chong SS, Cheah F, Yeow V, Ye X, Wang H, Huang S, Jabs EW, Shi B, Wilcox AJ, Lie RT, Jee SH, Christensen K, Doheny KF, Pugh EW, Ling H, Scott AF. Evidence for gene-environment interaction in a genome wide study of nonsyndromic cleft palate. Genet Epidemiol. 2011 Sep;35(6):469-78. doi: 10.1002/gepi.20595. Epub 2011 May 26. PubMed PMID: 21618603; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3180858.
Laurie CC, Laurie CA, Rice K, Doheny KF, Zelnick LR, McHugh CP, Ling H, Hetrick KN, Pugh EW, Amos C, Wei Q, Wang LE, Lee JE, Barnes KC, Hansel NN, Mathias R, Daley D, Beaty TH, Scott AF, Ruczinski I, Scharpf RB, Bierut LJ, Hartz SM, Landi MT, Freedman ND, Goldin LR, Ginsburg D, Li J, Desch KC, Strom SS, Blot WJ, Signorello LB, Ingles SA, Chanock SJ, Berndt SI, Le Marchand L, Henderson BE, Monroe KR, Heit JA, de Andrade M, Armasu SM, Regnier C, Lowe WL, Hayes MG, Marazita ML, Feingold E, Murray JC, Melbye M, Feenstra B, Kang JH, Wiggs JL, Jarvik GP, McDavid AN, Seshan VE, Mirel DB, Crenshaw A, Sharopova N, Wise A, Shen J, Crosslin DR, Levine DM, Zheng X, Udren JI, Bennett S, Nelson SC, Gogarten SM, Conomos MP, Heagerty P, Manolio T, Pasquale LR, Haiman CA, Caporaso N, Weir BS. Detectable clonal mosaicism from birth to old age and its relationship to cancer. Nat Genet. 2012 May 6;44(6):642-50. doi: 10.1038/ng.2271. PubMed PMID: 22561516; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3366033.
Doyle AJ, Doyle JJ, Bessling SL, Maragh S, Lindsay ME, Schepers D, Gillis E, Mortier G, Homfray T, Sauls K, Norris RA, Huso ND, Leahy D, Mohr DW, Caulfield MJ, Scott AF, Destrée A, Hennekam RC, Arn PH, Curry CJ, Van Laer L, McCallion AS, Loeys BL, Dietz HC. Mutations in the TGF-? repressor SKI cause Shprintzen-Goldberg syndrome with aortic aneurysm. Nat Genet. 2012 Nov;44(11):1249-54. doi: 10.1038/ng.2421. Epub 2012 Sep 30. PubMed PMID: 23023332; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3545695.
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