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Continuing the series of passport photographs from my collection.
Peruse and wonder.
Mrs Emelia Scheffermeyer gazes directly into the camera whilst her husband, Alexandre, steadfastly looks elsewhere. It is January 1915. Their country, Belgium, has been invaded by Germany but they have escaped northwards to Rotterdam. Here they acquired this laissez passer from the Belgian Consul General. They have visited the British Consul General in Rotterdam and obtained a visa 'good for one voyage to England en route to France.'
They arrive in Folkestone on 31 January and are registered by the Folkestone War Refugee Committee. They do the rounds of the consulates, obtaining a Belgian visa in Folkestone and a French visa in Dover, valid for 'France via Dieppe'.
On 5 February 1915, they register at the Belgian Legation in Paris.
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Testing Blood Counts: Identifying Disease and Monitoring Patient Health
Blood counts can be used to identify disease and monitor patient health during cancer treatments. Though these tests cannot diagnose lymphoma on their own, they can alert doctors to a problem in the body, prompting them to conduct the appropriate tests. Since most chemotherapy regimens result in low blood counts, these tests become very important in monitoring patient health once a diagnosis is made.
Blood tests are used to measure and inspect the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A complete blood count (CBC) will test all three cell types. This test requires only a few drops of blood to conduct.
Almost all cell counting is done via machine, though hematology technicians (specialists in bloodwork) will look at the blood cells under a microscope as well to ensure there are no abnormalities in shape or size.
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes, aka RBC)
RBC Count
Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. A depletion of red blood cells can lead to anemia, which results in fatigue, dizziness, or more serious symptoms if left untreated. Typical RBC levels are:
- 4.5 to 6.2 million cells per microliter of blood for men
- 4.2 to 5.4 million cells per microliter for women
- 2.6 to 4.8 million cells per microliter for children
The amount of RBCs is also shown via the Hematocrit, which is a ratio of the number of RBCs to the volume of blood. Typical values are:
- 42%-52% in men
- 37%-47% in women
- 36%-40% in children
Hemoglobin is a molecule on a RBC that allows it to carry oxygen. Low hemoglobin counts can also result in anemia and fatigue. Typical levels are:
- 13-18 grams per deciliter in men
- 12-16 grams per deciliter in women
- 11 to 13 grams per deciliter in children
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes, aka WBC)
WBC Count
White blood cells contain the immune cells that attack and remove bacteria and viruses in the body. Low WBC counts can indicate that a patient is in danger of infection. High WBC counts can indicate an existing infection, leukemia, or tissue damage. Typical levels are:
- 4,000 to 10,800 cells per microliter of blood.
There are many different types of WBCs, and their values differ. They are:
- Neutrophils (50%-60% of all WBCs)
- Eosinophils (1%-4% of all WBCs)
- Basophils (0.5%-2% of all WBCs)
- Lymphocytes (20%-40% of all WBCs)
- Monocytes (2%-9% of all WBCs)
- Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)
Neutrophils are the body's first line of defense against infection and disease. These special cells help with inflammation as a result of bacteria or cuts in the skin, and they are responsible for pus. A low level of neutrophils (called neutropenia) leaves a patient susceptible to disease. Obesity and smoking increase neutrophil count - for each pack of cigarettes smoked per day the granulocyte count can increase by 1000/µL
An ANC reflects the number of cells in a microliter of blood. This level is usually above 1000 cells per microliter, though chemotherapy depletes this count.
B-cells and T-cells are lymphocytes. Depletion of these levels can also increase a patient's risk of infection. Typical levels are:
- 1500 cells per microliter of blood for adults
- 3000 cells per microliter of blood for children
Platelet Count
Platelets are responsible for blood clotting. Typical levels are: 133,000 to 333,000 platelets per microliter of blood. If this level decreases to below 30,000 (called thrombocytopenia) then abnormal bleeding can occur. Counts below 5,000 are life threatening.
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18 October 2017
New Dangerous Driving Laws Explained
Motorists who cause death on the roads could face life imprisonment under new laws announced this week by the Ministry of Justice.
The move follows a public consultation in which the majority of the 9,000 respondents called for tougher punishments for those who drive dangerously or carelessly, resulting in serious injury or death.
While road safety campaigners have hailed it a 'major victory', critics have called it a 'crowd-pleasing gesture.'
So what does it mean and why has it been introduced now?
What's changed?
The main change relates to anyone convicted of causing death by dangerous driving or causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs. Currently, these are punishable by a maximum sentence of 14 years, but this will now be increased to life.
The MoJ has also created a new offence of causing serious injury through careless driving. This too will be punishable by imprisonment, although the maximum sentence is yet to be decided.
Sentencing guidelines for other driving and regulatory offences such as speeding, careless or dangerous driving and driving whilst using a mobile phone remain unchanged.
Why now?
More than 150 people were convicted of causing death by dangerous driving on UK roads last year and a further 32 for causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs.
The Government has previously pledged to clamp down on dangerous, criminal behaviour on the roads and recently completed a public consultation in which the majority of the 9,000 respondents supported its plans.
Justice Minister, Dominic Raab, said: "Based on the seriousness of the worst cases, the anguish of the victims' families and maximum penalties for other serious offences such as manslaughter, we intend to introduce life sentences of imprisonment for those who wreck lives by driving dangerously, drunk or high on drugs."
When will the new sentencing powers come into force?
Following the results of the public consultation, published on 16th October, 2017, the Government will look to pass this into legislation as soon as possible. The new rules will be enforceable in England, Wales and Scotland, but excluding Northern Ireland which has separate road safety laws.
In a separate review, the Department for Transport is also looking at whether a new offence of causing death by dangerous cycling is needed, but there are no further details as yet.
Does life mean life?
It's likely – quite rightly – that the maximum life sentences will only be handed down in the most serious cases. Even now it's rare to hear of anyone receiving the maximum sentence of 14 years. As with any criminal case, sentences will still be decided by an independent judge after hearing all the evidence.
Up until now, offenders who caused serious injury by careless driving would be charged with either careless driving – the maximum penalty for which is a fine – or causing serious injury by dangerous driving which carries a maximum sentence of five years in jail. The creation of this new offence is welcome as it does fill that gap in the law, but it is important that the sentencing guidelines introduced to support this reflect the difference in culpability and seriousness.
Paul Reddy is a principal lawyer in the criminal and misconduct team at Slater and Gordon Lawyers in Manchester.
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Below is a list of videos that show my bass playing skills, it varies from improvised performances to written arrangements in a band setting. All of these videos (minus the Time of the Mouth videos), have been filmed and recorded using my own equipment I have then edited and uploaded them myself. Video editing is something I am quite good at, I especially enjoy recording and editing live performances as it gives off this natural feeling. I will continue to edit more videos to add to this list, but as for now this is all the videos I am proud to show.
Alder Roots & Trees in Suits – Solo Bass
A short improvised piece performed in a woodland, using my battery amp to make this possible. Performing outside without power is something I can do with ease. Need me to perform outside your building? for an outdoor party? I can do that!!
Octopuses Actually Exist – Solo Bass
Recorded and filmed professional by Rob Groucutt, Ollie Patton and Carlos Browne. This is a solo ambient piece performed by myself, a style I perform quite often, with the help from effect pedals and many informative lessons from Steve Lawson (UK's leading solo bass guitarist).
Tu Piel Es Guapa – Solo Acoustic Guitar
Composing with an acoustic guitar is something I do whenever I get my hands on one. This is a piece written and performed during my gigs in Spain.
Lost Live at Mappfest – Time of the Mouth
A live performance with Time of the Mouth at Malvern's Mappfest 2014. The original song can be found on the Bandcamp page here – timeofthemouthuk.bandcamp.com/
Sparks May Fly – Christine Cornwell and James Chatfield
This is from a Birmingham based arts project I was involved in – Sparks May Fly (May 2015). Where 6 young musicians were picked to collaborate and perform in pairs for an intimate audience, this is my performance with Christine Cornwell (a fantastic violinist from Birmingham and one of my favourite musicians to work with).
Brownfield – Firefly Gig
Brownfield is a duo act I current gig with, we improvise all our performances and experiment a lot with different sounds and instruments, trying not to limit ourselves to just 'drums and bass'. This is a live performance at Worcester's Firefly.
Brownfield Friday Sessions – 17.10.2014
This is quite a long performance, with a very ambient introduction. This video shows off the use of effects from both me and Carl. It get's more intense towards the end where I use a microphone through my pedal board. But you can find more of our ambient recordings on Bandcamp here – brownfielduk.bandcamp.com/album/kccw
Brownfield Friday Sessions – 24.10.2014
This is a live performance of Brownfield featuring our close friend 'Michael Price' (an insanely gifted and creative musician). Performed at Kidderminster College's 'Open Mic'. The trio here was where I started getting into improvisational music, we began a project called 'Improvisation Amalgamation', you can find our albums on Bandcamp here – improvisationamalgamation.bandcamp.com
Brownfield Friday Sessions – Confined Vocal Duo
This is more of an experimental performance, as it was requested by our Uni lecturer – 'Phi Yaan-Zekk', to perform music with our voices in a confined space, so we found the smallest room and took a few microphones and effect pedals to create this strange piece of music.
Gotta Get Through This – Funk Rock Arrangement
This is a 3-piece band set up, performing our own arrangement of the well known 'Daniel Bedingfield' song 'Gotta Get Through This'. This is a funk-rock arrangement, so here you can see a small example of my slap technique.
If you are interested in seeing any combination of these performances live, or wish to collaborate with any of these acts please send me an email 😀 I am always interested in playing with new musicians, and meeting new people. Email – email@example.com


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Welcome to the Christmas in July Blog Hop – a collection of ideas from Stampin' UP! demonstrators all over the globe showcasing the brand new and fantastic 'Carols of Christmas' bundle which has a stamp set with the same name and the 'Card Front Builder Thinlets Dies.You will have come from Betty Bickford ~ I just hope my card is up to the same standard.
Each of us has been asked to design a card using this bundle and other products from the current 2017 – 2018 annual catalog.
When I saw the bundle for the first time it literally screamed GOLD heat embossing to me so that was my starting point, I chose very traditional colors of Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla to compliment the gold.
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Mount Saint Joseph Retreat House is organising a retreat inspired by the art of Sieger Koder between 1 and 5 May 2017. The retreat was originally intended for foreigners but we have a few places available for Maltese participants. In case you are interested, kindly contact us.
Led by Magdalen Lawler SND and Tom McGuinness SJ, this 5-day retreat will draw on some of the beautiful and challenging paintings by the priest and artist Sieger Köder. The latter produced many evocative images that show Christ as a light at the centre of our lives, dispelling fear. Köder uses images from Scripture and daily life to show that we can find God in everything – if only we have eyes to see!Magdalen and Tom have worked together over many years to offer retreats, weaving together scripture, art, poetry and song.The retreat includes meetings with the retreat leaders and silent personal reflection.
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Herbal supplements that can help increase testosterone are very popular these days especially for the body conscious and athletes who want to get their body in the right shape. Chrysin is one of the most popular supplements for helping tone the body due to its many benefits.
What is Chrysin?
It is also known as passiflora caereslea inn, propolis or honey extract. It does belong to a classification of chemicals called flavonoids and exists naturally in plants like the passion flower, silver linden and other geranium species and of course you can find them also in honey and bee propolis. Chrysin acts like an aromatase blocker and is one of the component present in most of estrogen barrier.
Body builders frequently take chrysin because of the need to increase their testosterone levels and can amend their work out result. Most of its benefits are:
- Preventing cancer
- Treating anxiety
- Hair growth
- Increased testosterone
- Has antioxidant properties
- Preventing HIV/AIDS
- Increased libido
- Increased muscle mass
- Reduces estrogen
Why chrysin reduces estrogen
Here's an explanation regarding that, female hormones called estrogen that supply feminizing effects after holding the receptor, while male hormones called testosterone produces masculinizing effect after holding the receptor. That is why chrysin takers are mostly men either body builders or not, because it can boost testosterone while reducing estrogen in the body. you can read more about it's effects in this review: http://ixivixi.com/Weight_Loss-detail/spartagen-xt-reviews If your testosterone is increased, so does your libido, energy, muscle mass and sexual drive. It can even help you in conceiving a baby, because chrysin can helps make your sperm healthy.
Why does chrysin act like a barrier to aromatase enzyme?
According to research, chrysin acts like an obstacle to the aromatase enzyme in the body and when your aromatase enzyme is subdued, your body won't make testosterone molecules into estrogen molecules.
When to take chrysin if you are working out?
Best results according to research is to take the half dose around 30 minutes before hitting the gym and consume the other half dose at bedtime.
Are there any side effects or precautions to be taken?
There are really no major side effects if you consume it correctly, but if you are pregnant or breast feeding it is not advisable for you to take it, because there's not enough studies that show if chrysin is safe to consume. If you just recently went into surgery, chrysin might have a negative effect on you such as increasing the risk of bleeding because it slows the thickening of the blood.
So if you are a man who's looking into increasing testosterone levels, chrysin might be the right one for you. It does not only enhance your libido, it also helps you with your other health issues too. It is never too late to try something new if you are feeling a bit down because of body changes you are experiencing. A proper work out, a healthy diet and the right supplement can make your life healthier and easier too. So why go consuming products that is full of caffeine and harmful to your body when you can take herbal supplements like chrysin?


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CFGP Granting Process
Our Winter 2020 Granting Cycle is now open.
ATTENTION: Our application deadline has been extended to February 7, 2020.
Download the application: CFGP 2019-2020 Grant Application
PLEASE READ: This cycle's focus area is Parish Life. Only applications from, or on behalf of parishes will be accepted and reviewed. This includes any project or program that engages in evangelization or encourages community participation at parishes. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000. Parishes may apply for capital improvement projects, but they must detail how much the project will cost and how much funding has been secured already. Parish schools are not eligible this grant cycle.
Upon completion of your application, please submit your application and all necessary attachments to the CFGP Winter 2020 Granting Cycle Dropbox folder. Please do not email firstname.lastname@example.com. Your application may not be received.
If you have any questions regarding CFGP's application process, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Phone calls are not recommended.
Our past Grants
School Safety Grant (9)
$75,215 was granted out to nine Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as part of a foundation-led school safety initiative. The nine schools awarded grants were: Holy Family Regional Catholic School, Mother of Province Regional Catholic School, Nativity of Our Lord School, Our Lady of Port Richmond School, Roman Catholic High School, St. Ephrem School, St. Hubert High School for Girls, St. Jude School and St. Teresa of Calcutta School.
St. Veronica School
$2,474 grant for the School's Remedial Reading Learning Support Center expansion.
Mercy Career and Technical High School
$6,898 to purchase AED's for student safety and career training.
Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola School
$8,000 grant for laptops - a part of the School's Technology Lab renovation.
St. Veronica School
$2,474 grant for the School's Remedial Reading Learning Support Center expansion.
Gianna Center of Philadelphia
$6,000 grant for lab materials and medical devices for their newest location in Philadelphia.
Faith in the Future Foundation
$6,000 for reading materials to support the four Catholic Schools of Special Education within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School
$5,000 grant to support the school's Science,Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program.
Mothers' Home
$4,800 grant that purchased bed bug covers, pillows, blankets and baby monitors for expectant mother's in the organization's residential program.
Deaf Apostolate, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
$5,000 for Camp Overbrook IN SIGN, a local summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Catholic Social Services - Montgomery County Family Service Center
$2,000 grant towards the Center's Martha's Choice Marketplace "Shop N Chop" Program.
IHM Center for Literacy
$5,000 to purchase whiteboards for their Farragut Street site.
Providence Center
$15,000 grant to implement the Power Youth Middle School Program.
Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor (ADROP)
$2,750 for ADROP and St. Anthony of Padua School's after school enrichment program.
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
$3,972.50 to help implement a Theology of the Body Program into the School's curriculum.
St. Gabriel School
$5,5000 grant for the purchase of a security and surveillance system.
St. Martin de Porres School
$2,619 grant to support their Extended Day Program.
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center
$4,180 grant for the purchase of a microfilm reader printer used for archiving.
Community Center at Visitation
$7,500 grant for general operating support.
Providence Center
$5,000 grant for general operating support.
St. Francis de Sales School
$13,000 grant to support the School's SAILOR (Science and Art Innovative Learning On the River) STEM Program at the Independence Seaport Museum.
Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Home
$12,500 grant to purchase a new heating system for the nursing home residents.
Community Center at Visitation
$5,000 grant for the Center's Youth Sports Program.
Operating Base Cecilia - Supportive Services for Veterans and Families
$5,000 grant for a private shower and changing area for homeless veterans.
Casa Del Carmen
$5,000 grant for their on-site Elena Santora Food Pantry that purchased two new refrigerators and one new freezer.
Community Impact Awards
CFGP's Community Impact Awards identify charitable organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that require immediate financial assistance. Community Impact Award's are chosen by CFGP staff members and do not have a formal application or granting process.
- St. Joseph's Preparatory School - Summer immersion trip
- Medical Mission Sisters - General operating support
- Cabrini University - Support for the college's on-site food pantry, Cabrini Cupboard.
- Aquinas Center - Development of an immigrant and refugee speaker's bureau.
- St. John's Hospice - Assistance for their emergency shelter and day services program.
- Dawn's Place - General operating support for the organization's mission, which provides housing and trauma recovery services for women trapped by, or at risk for, Commercial Sexual Exploitation.
- Our Lady of Confidence Day School- Support for their educational programming for special needs students.
- Mother of Mercy House - General operating support for their food pantry and spiritual services.
- St. Katherine Day School - General operating support towards educational programming for children and young adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities.
- Sisters of St. Joseph Welcome Center - ESL and citizenship courses
- De La Salle Vocational - TV screen for on-site Career Center.
- St. Agatha/St. James Soup Kitchen - General operating support for the parish's on-site soup kitchen.
- Operating Base Cecilia - General operating support for their work with homeless veterans who are receiving counseling and employment assistance.
- Augustinian Volunteers - Mission trip funding
- Sisters of St. Joseph Earth Center - Support for their "Step Away for a Day" program.
- Depaul House - General operating support to further their mission of transitioning homeless men into permanent housing.
- Sacred Heart Home - General operating support to assist in their work with terminally ill cancer patients.
- St. Ignatius Nursing and Rehab Center - General operating support
- St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments/Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf - Support for a new Braille reader
- Gesu School - School Uniforms
- Chester City Family Strengthening Center - On-site private shower installation for homeless individuals to use
- Don Guanella Village - Household items and toiletries
- Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor (ADROP) - Unity Clinic
- CORA Services - Support CORA's Early Years program for Pre-K children.
- Red Hill Farm - Education field trip for local students.
- Catholic Community Choir - Support for their production of Sleeping Beauty.
- St. Edmond's Home for Children - Support their summer program, Camp Rainbow.
- Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School - Two white boards for science lab.
- Thea Women's Center at St. Francis Inn - One month supply of household items and toiletries for homeless and at-risk women.
- St. Rose of Lima Catholic School - Textbooks for first grade students.


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When managed and reviewed accurately, an organization's occupied, commercial or owned real estate can greatly affect its bottom line or returns. Consistently named a leader by independent analysts, Trimble Manhattan is a proven, modular IWMS solution (Integrated Workplace Management System) designed to help you plan, manage and optimize your real estate and workplace portfolio.
Manhattan provides leading cloud-based solutions for your real estate management challenges. Proven module sets work together in one, integrated platform, or as packaged solutions. Start with the parts you need today and add to your suite as your business requirements evolve.
Optimize your Real Estate Management
As an integrated solution, Manhattan allows you to streamline each stage of your real estate management lifecycle - from strategic planning, financials, transactions, lease management and FASB/GASB/IASB compliance, to capital projects, space management, workplace utilization, maintenance, and energy management. Manhattan's flexible deployment options, purpose-built functionality, decision support dashboards and automated process capabilities will help you optimize your real estate performance.
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Project management plays a key role in the real estate management lifecycle. Organizations require comprehensive project management capabilities that can streamline processes, help boost operational efficiency, and give them much tighter control over capital project planning and expenditure (CAPEX).
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Global enterprises continue to face the challenge of coordinating information and having insight across all the disciplines in real estate, facilities management, and construction. Manhattan controls disparate information across the real estate lifecycle and delivers high integrity insights that help identify cost savings and efficiency within each phase. Although Manhattan modules may be taken in isolation emulating a point solution, you can be safe in the knowledge that adding functionality to business areas will not result in spiraling IT costs.
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Monitoring System 400
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- Order number: E_14003
- Short description: Monitoring System 400 - This new monitoring device is the entry solution of the High End IT monitoring appliances from Didactum.
This monitoring device represents the latest model of Didactum`s IP-based remote measuring and alarm systems. This Remote Monitoring System (RMS) is an appliance, a combination of advanced hardware and software architecture. The engineering and support of the Didactum monitoring and alarm systems are located in Germany. Production takes place within the EU. This Ethernet-based surveillance solution is suitable for companies and public institutions (in almost all sectors). It is used where physical or man-made risks must be detected and reported as early as possible. Reduce unplanned downtime and production losses with this monitoring unit. The Remote Monitoring System 400 is Ethernet enabled - access this innovative monitoring system from anywhere. Also ideal for remote monitoring of branch offices and remote engineering locations.
Typical applications of Didactum remote monitoring units:
- Monitoring of research, development and production spaces
- Warehouse and logistics infrastructure including cold rooms & frozen storage
- Computing room and data center infrastructure
- Museums and archives
- ATMs and telecom base stations
- Monitoring of UPS and emergency power systems
- Building automation / Facility Management
- Solar and wind power plants (including offshore installations)
- Food beverage industry
Features of Remote Monitoring System 400:
- Stand-alone operation, no software installation required
- Integrated web server incl. HTTP(S), FTP, Radius, Syslog, NTP support
- Integrated logics for notifications, trigger and actuator functions
- E-mail notifications, SNMP traps, SNMP polling. Ping functions
- Optional GPRS/GSM modem for SMS alerts, Nagios GSM plugin included
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- Expansion of the data memory via optional USB memory stick (64 GB max.)
- XML and CSV measurement data export
- Video surveillance with optional USB camera
- 4x digital inputs for alarm contacts
- 2x 12VDC outputs
- Virtual sensors
- 1x temperature sensor included (up to 100 meters extendable) and many more ….
The engineers from manufacturer Didactum know that every every warehouse, every telecom site and every server room or data center is different. Based on the modular principle, each Remote Monitoring System (RMS) can be equipped with individually selectable intelligent sensors. Get a customized remote monitoring solution for non-stop protection of your mission-critical infrastructure. The main unit has 8 ports for Didactum`s intelligent sensors. By auto-identification, every intelligent sensor connected to the Remote Monitoring System is automatically detected and immediately displayed in the multilingual web interface. Here individual limits and thresholds can be defined for each sensor. Set upper and lower thresholds for temperature monitoring. Afterwards, notifications, alarms and actuator functions can be easily defined in the integrated logics of the remote monitoring device. Define, for example, that in the event of a critical overheating, the technicians will be alerted by SMS (* via GSM modem or 3rd party email to SMS gateway) and the responsible administrators by e-mail. Optionally, the loud siren with built-in flashing light can also signal the critical event.
Wide range of IP-capable sensors
The manufacturer Didactum offers a large selection of intelligent sensors for the 400 remote monitoring and alarm system. The product range is subdivided into environmental monitoring sensors, power monitoring sensors, and security monitoring sensors. Measure and control critical environmental conditions such as temperature, dew point, relative humidity (rH) or airflow with this innovative SNMP-enabled remote monitoring unit. The escape of moisture or water-containing liquids can be detected reliably with the Didactum water sensor. For leak detection in larger (IT) infrastructure, water leakage cables in lengths of up to 50 meters (or even longer) are offered. Smoldering fires or open fires can be early detected by using Didactum`s networked smoke detectors. Remember that a fire in the electrical box or control cabinet can affect your entire company.
Therefore, smoke detectors should also be installed there. Glass break, motion and magnetic door contacts intensify the security of your infrastructure. The DC and AC sensors from manufacturer Didactum support the precise measurement and monitoring of current and voltage. For example, measure and monitor the power consumption of existing network or server cabinets. By installing AC AC sensors in mission-critical production and storage facilities, a potential power outage can be early detected and reported to the technicians immediately. Already existing sensors or sensors from third-party manufacturers, such as CO2 sensors, (differential) pressure sensors, etc., can also be integrated into the IP-based remote control system with the support of optionally available transducers.
Monitor Dry Contacts via IP Network
On the back of your Didactum 400 remote monitoring unit are 4 digital inputs for the connection of door switches and dry contacts. Two 12V outputs allow the connection of alarm sirens or door locking systems. The digital / floating contacts connected to the Remote Monitoring System are configured via the multilingual web interface. Insert e.g. individual notifications, alarms and actuator functions for the connected UPS or air conditioning system. Via SNMP command, the respective switching state of the dry contact can also be interrogated and controlled remotely.
Checklists and reports
The sensor data measured in real time is stored in the data logger of the Didactum 400 monitoring device. The capacity of the data logger can even be conveniently expanded with an optional USB memory stick up to 64GB. You can check the recorded temperature data from the last few minutes, days, weeks or months directly in the web interface. Determine if the temperature specifications have been met. For checklists and reports, the sensor data can be conveniently downloaded in XML or CSV file format and edited, for example, with MS-Excel. The measured data recorded by the Remote Monitoring System 400 can be also used for audits. In the syslog event database, all occurred events are stored. The syslog can be sent at regular intervals directly to the headquarters and analyzed and evaluated from there. A built-in alarm map helps you and your colleagues quickly to locate threats. If the IP-capable smoke detector triggers an alert it will be displayed on the built-in alarm map.
Integration in network monitoring and automation software
Didactum`s 400 remote monitoring device supports the SNMP protocols v1, v2c and v3 (encrypted). SNMP MIB files for Network Monitoring Software (NMS) and plugins for Nagios are supplied free of charge, so that nothing stands in the way of a quick integration of the monitoring hardware and the intelligent IP sensors from Didactum. The sensor data collected by the IP-based monitoring unit in real time can be transmitted directly to network and building management software. The digital alarm contacts of machines and systems connected to Didactum main unit can also be monitored by the central management software.
Quick installation and scalability
Installing the Remote Monitoring System 400 is straightforward. An integrated assistant in the web frontend guides you through all important settings of this networked remote monitoring and alerting device. The built-in logic supports a user-friendly creation of notifications and alarms. The Didactum monitoring system 400 is scalable, so simply add sensor expansion boxes to increase the total number of smart sensors. Thus, other mission-critical rooms and facilities can be eadily integrated into the non-stop monitoring of the Remote Monitoring System 400. Expansion units with up to 64 inputs for potential-free / dry contacts contacts are also available.
|Didactum Monitoring System 400
|Delivery of this Package:
|Didactum Remote Monitoring System 400, external power supply, RJ45 network cable, manual, terminal plugs
|Didactum Sensor Temperature:
|Didactum Sensor Temperature, 4-wired patch cable RJ11 (2m), screw, double sided mounting tape.
|GPRS/GSM Modem:
|OPTIONAL (must be ordered separately)
|1-Wire Module:
|OPTIONAL (must be ordered separately)
|19-Inch Rack Mount Kit:
|OPTIONAL (must be ordered separately)
|CPU: ARM CPU (Fanless)
|Integrated OS: Strengthend Linux based OS
|ROM: 512 Mbit NAND Flash
|Integrated Data Logger: Yes, optionally expandable with USB Flash drive (not included)
|Network: 10/100 Mbit Ethernet port
|Clock: built-in clock with NTP time synchronization
|Timer: integrated watch dog timer functions
|Onboard sensors: 1x Temp sensor, 1x DC voltage sensor for power supply
|Network protocols: CAN, DHCP, HTTP(S), FTP, Radius, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SNMPget, SMTP, SSL, STARTTLS, SYSLOG, TLS
|Types of alerts and notifications: E-Mail, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, SYSLOG, SMS (via GSM modem or 3rd party gateway)
|Virtual sensors: SNMPget, PING, Timer, Trigger functions
|Management of monitoring device: Multilingual Web interface, remote SMS commands (optional GPRS/GSM modem needed)
|SNMPv1/v2c/v3 support: Yes
|SNMP MIB files included: Yes
|Nagios Plugins included: Yes
|GSM modem plugin for Nagios: Yes (GSM modem must be ordered seperately)
|Free firmware microcode updates (internet): Yes
|Warranty: 2 years waranty (bring in), optional extendable up to 5 years (extra charge)
|Housing: Metal housing, black coated
|Grounding: Connection for chassis grounding
|Dimensions: 18,8 x 4,44 x 7,95 cm (WxHxD)
|Mounting: 1U; 19 inch Rack Mount Angles NOT included (must be ordered seperately)
|Status indicators: integrated LEDs for power, network, CAN Bus port, error and 12VDC relays
|Inputs: 1x 10/100 Mbit Ethernet port, 8x RJ-12 sensor ports with sensor auto-identification feature,
|4x dry contact inputs, 1x CAN Port for optional CAN Bus sensors and CAN Bus units
|USB port: 1x USB 2.0 HS port for optional USB Flash drive or optonal USB video camera
|Outputs: 2x 12VDC relay outputs (0.25A)
|Power supply: 12VDC 1A external power adapter
|Power consumption: 18W (typical)
|Operating environment: -10°C up to +85°C (14° to 185°F) at 5% to max. 95% humidity (RH) (non-condensing)
|Weight: 1.200g
Great unit
We were searching for a reliable SNMP temp + humidity monitor and came across Didactum Monitoring System 400. We are blown away by the simplicity of use and the seamless integration of SNMP sensors in our Nagios NMS.
Good environmental monitor for computer room and it works with Nagios XI
The monitor is a good product. I bought this monitoring unit for our computer room. It is reliable and works excellent with Nagios XI. The environmental alerts are helpful to know if there is a possible issue. I also added a smoke detector and a water leakage sensor in the computer room. Seems that Didactum makes high quality stuff.
Fully customizable monitoring system. This unit meets our requirements.
Fully customizable monitoring system. This unit meets our requirements.


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In one of his earliest and most successful attempts to piss off the world and connect Iraq to the 9/11 attacks, Pres. George W. Bush labeled Iraq, Iran and North Korea the "axis of evil," and imposed sanctions intended to isolate them. Subsequent Bush-Cheney-Rice "diplomacy" has consisted of further punishing states with which they disagree by refusing to talk to them.
To say this policy has been an utter failure for the United States, leaving us with fewer friends in an increasingly polarized world, would be an understatement. Rather than crippling our alleged enemies, Iran and North Korea have only grown more defiant and closer to nuclear armament. And we all know the destruction and loss of life that resulted when Bush decided to halt the now proven United Nations weapons inspection program and invade Iraq instead.
Barack Obama examined the Bush cold shoulder policy and rejected it. He was derided by both Republicans and some Democrats — notably Hillary Clinton — for saying during the debates that he would be willing to talk to our opponents, including leaders of Iran. But history has shown that Obama's path of holding friends close and enemies closer is wise.
Which brings us to Obama's invitation to Pastor Rick Warren to provide his inaugural invocation. Gays are appalled that Warren, a man who unapologetically opposes gay marriage, was chosen. Why, they ask, would someone who helped pass anti gay marriage legislation be honored with a spot on this day of triumph for progressives?
As someone who has read both Obama's autobiography, Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance, and his treatise on governing, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream, I was less surprised or disturbed by Obama's pick. It is, in fact, classic Obama to include those with whom he disagrees. What better way to dial down the angst of those on the right who think they are in for four to eight years of godless, socialist anarchy than to co-op Pastor Warren? It's a move I expect to see repeated over and over during Obama's presidency, and one that I believe will serve him well.
Unfortunately, it comes at a bad time for American gays, many of whom are still smarting over the California gay marriage reversal. They are turning their backs on Obama, who will likely do more to advance gay civil rights than any other president, or any other recent presidential candidate.
Personally, I'm just glad he didn't choose someone like Mike Huckabee. Maybe the Huckster was too busy shamelessly promoting his new book or his FOX News show. Whew.
I've been asking those on the left, who dislike the Warren pick, for their candidate to deliver the invocation. I'm guessing that Obama was looking for someone a) famous, b) white, c) religious, d) Christian, and e) American, not necessarily in that order, to reassure white folk that Rev. Jeremiah Wright or Louis Farrakhan will be nowhere in the crowd. These criteria obviously aren't the ones used by those who responded to my request for recommendations:
- Rev. Edwin Bacon or the Rev. Dr. George Regas of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena
- Rabbi Michael Lerner
- Journalist Bill Moyers
- Epidemiologist Dr. Lawrence Brilliant
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
- Dr. Phil
- Rev. Jim Wallis
Help me out here. Leave your own choice for who should lead the prayer at Obama's inauguration.


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The Forgotten Arts, part 6. How do we practice spending time on our own, with God, to deepen our relationship with Him?
Tag: Prayer
The Forgotten Arts, part 1. Prayer welcomes us into a place where we start to think the thoughts of God, desire what He desires and love what He loves.
Called to be a Watchman
Special guest Tope Koleoso joined us for the final of our thirty days of prayer. Tope has been the lead Pastor for Jubilee Church London since 2005, having joined a church planting team in 1995 that planted Jubilee in North … Continue reading "Called to be a Watchman"
An Interview with Terry Virgo
Jez caught up with Terry Virgo to chat about the dynamics of prayer in his own life and in the growth of Newfrontiers: a worldwide family of churches, now serving over 1500 churches across 70 countries.
Elijah: A Man Just Like Us
Part 4. Terry Virgo is the founder of Newfrontiers, a worldwide family of churches, serving over 1500 churches across 70 countries. Focusing on 1 Kings 18, Terry looks at the story of Elijah: an ordinary man just like us, but … Continue reading "Elijah: A Man Just Like Us"
The Power of Corporate Prayer
Part 3. Dave Holden leads the New Ground family of churches across the UK and Europe, with a mission to see many churches planted and communities transformed. Here Dave talks about the need for a grassroots prayer movement.
Brain Heasley is the International Director for 24-7 Prayer and shares some of the story behind the movement and his involvement in Ibiza. Filmed at our Men's Event, Brain spends time unpacking practical ways we can pray.
A House of Prayer
Part 1. This September we're celebrating thirty years of Kings. To kick start the next thirty years we are launching thirty days of prayer, 24-7.
Resilient to the End
Part 8. How do we finish well? How do we remain resilient right until the end? We see in Daniel chapter 9 that he kept his feet in the future, is head in the word, his heart in prayer and … Continue reading "Resilient to the End"


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Current Research Projects
FRESHBAR: https://www.slu.se/en/departments/aquatic-sciences-assessment/research/forskningsprojekt/active-research-projects/freshbar/
The ultimate aim of FRESHBAR is to establish DNA-barcoding techniques in operative national monitoring and improve assessment of biodiversity human-induced stress on freshwater ecosystems. The specific tasks are providing new reference sequences for diatoms and invertebrates that are important for monitoring, guaranteeing the taxonomical correctness of new sequence identifications by molecular and morphological taxonomical curation, contribute to the development of metabarcoding using long marker sequences (diatoms) and testing shorter barcodes (invertebrates) comparing morphological and DNA-based identifications across environmental gradients, and depositing results and samples in quality-assured public databases and collections.
German Barcode of Life Project Phase 2 (GBOL2) – Innovative, NGS-based tool to assess Water Framework Directive relevant diatoms
The German Barcode of Life 2 project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), is phase two of the GBOL project to extend the DNA barcode reference library by integrating all frequent and common organisms, important indicators, FFH and German Red List species as well as health-relevant invasive organisms and important agricultural pests. The network consists of 19 German research institutions. The Research Group Diatoms executes the sub-project "Environmental DNA in the Water Framework Directive context (diatoms)" with the focus on compiling a taxonomically curated DNA barcode reference library for the relevant diatom taxa for water quality assessments in Northern Germany. Another focal area is the improvement of the bioinformatic pipeline for eDNA metabarcoding purposes. This endeavour is a key prerequisite for developing a sequence-based time- and cost-efficient method for analysing the diatom community composition in environmental samples via eDNA metabarcoding for water quality assessments. All samples and data deposited will be made available through the GGBN Data Portal. The project is financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Building a Global Registration and Index System for Scientific Names and Types of Algae
Scientific names of organisms are the key to biodiversity information, because all observations, experimental and specimen data are linked to them. Even in the age of Internet accessibility of information, many scientific names remain hidden, because they are published in books or journals that are available in print only, or because publishing policies do not permit open access. On the other hand, many scientific names are accessible without available information on their source or on their reliability. To overcome these shortcomings the International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT) constituted a Special Committee on Registration of Algal and Plant Names (including fossils) to report to the XIX International Botanical Congress in 2017. In phycology a new attempt for the registration of scientific names, including their name-bearing types was started in 2016 at the BGBM, modelling workflows and a database on basis of the EDIT Common Data Model (CDM). A Web-based user interface will allow data input, data quality check, and data access. Furthermore an automatic registration tool for electronic journals is planned as well as an index to all existing algal names. This is a joint project between the Research Group Diatoms and the Research Group Biodiversity Informatics and is financed by the German Science Foundation (DFG).
Diversity Assessment and Taxonomy of Freshwater Diatoms in Subtropical Mexico
Very little is known about diatom diversity in the tropics in general and in Central America and the Caribbean especially where diatoms not only occur in water bodies but also in any moist places such as soil, leaves, bark, mosses, and phytothelmata. Only with modern methods (SEM, Molecular) and modern taxonomic concepts, the different species can be detected. High diatom diversity is to be expected because of numerous different biotopes in favorable climates, the geological age of the different islands, the structure and distribution of surface elements, the components of relief, hydrological and hydrochemical regimes and aquatic vegetation. Mexico is considered a center of high biodiversity, and parts of its territory have been identified as hotspots, centers of great wealth and high ecological fragility with exceptional concentrations of endemic species concerning plants and animals. As a consequence of its physiography, the tropical parts of Mexico are covered by a very complex mosaic of vegetation types. Not only topography but also latitude, climate, and soils play important roles and produce a varied spectrum of environmental situations. Since tropical Mexico is not so highly industrialized yet, it is expected that the typical "Kulturfolger" (diatom weeds, cosmopolitan European species) have not taken over yet all the water bodies. Especially in oligotrophic and electrolyte poor habitats such as in forests and in springs, diatoms are expected to be still indigenous. For Central America and the Caribbean a high endemism for higher plants is known; it should be tested whether this is also true for diatoms.
DNAqua-Net – Developing new genetic tools for bioassessment of aquatic ecosystems in Europe (EU COST Action CA15219)
DNAqua-Net is an EU COST Action (Co-Operation in Science & Technology program of the European Commission) with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) "To advance the application of DNA-tools for biodiversity assessments and develop a roadmap to include these in standardised ecological assessments of aquatic ecosystems in Europe and beyond." The project provides a platform to connect researchers from all over Europe, EU Near Neighbour Countries (NNC) as well as EU International Partner Countries (IPC) and aims to nucleate these researchers across disciplines with the task to identify gold-standard genomic tools and novel eco-genomic indices for routine application for ecological assessments in water bodies (e.g. EU Water Framework Directive, US Clean Water Act).
Implementation of eDNA metabarcoding for water quality assessments in cooperation with AquaPlus (Switzerland)
Main goal is the evaluation and the possible implementation of eDNA metabarcoding for water quality assessments in the context of the Swiss Diatom Index (DI-CH). Therefor the classical microscopy based approach and eDNA metabarcoding are analysed complementarily comparing the outcome of the different methods. It will be tested, if an adaptive calibration of the DI-CH is required as well.
Technical report "For the routine sampling of benthic diatoms from rivers and lakes adapted for metabarcoding analyses" and "DNA barcoding libraries" (CEN)
Diatoms are unicellular microalgae present in all types of water bodies. They are an important component of aquatic ecosystems and have been used widely for ecological assessment required by the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/217/EEC) in addition to other EU Directives and international agreements. Concerning this issue the technical committee CEN/TC 230 – working group 23 "Water analysis" agreed on, proposed, submitted specific standard requirements for the routine sampling of benthic diatoms from rivers and lakes adapted for metabarcoding analyses as well as the development of DNA barcoding libraries for eDNA metabarcoding. These standards are now accepted by the CEN (European Committee for Standardization).
Red Lists and Checklists of Algae for Berlin and Germany
Checklists are species inventory of groups of organism; when combined with Red Lists they provide information with regard to threatened species. Therefore, red lists are valuable tools for conservation. In the RG Diatoms Red Lists are being established for Germany (desmids) and for Berlin (red algae, brown algae, stoneworts).
The Diatom Flora of Ecosystems Distrito Capital and Caribbean Tropical Dry Forest as a Baseline for the Development of an Aquatic Bio-Monitoring System for Colombia.
To set the basis for a time- and cost-efficient identification system based on DNA barcoding of freshwater diatoms, the proposed project focuses on the establishment of the first DNA reference library for diatoms of Colombia. To achieve this, the objectives are (1) to characterize composition and diversity of the diatom communities in the region of Distrito capital and Caribbean Tropical Dry Forest with morphological (floristic) and molecular methods (eDNA-Metabarcoding), (2) to set up a diatom culture collection as reference and source for molecular studies, (3) to generate a baseline for the occurrence of diatoms in both regions (river basin), (4) to lay the foundation for a diatom-based biomonitoring instrument that will help to define the species or assemblages that could be used as biological indicators for water quality of Distrito capital and Caribbean Tropical Dry Forest for future monitoring of the water quality of the Colombia rivers, (5) to recommend the use of diatoms in water quality monitoring for the Environmental Protection Agency of Colombia.
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AlgaTerra - An information system for micro algal biodiversity
Originally a 3-year research and implementation project at the BGBM (2001 to 2004) financed by the German Federal Ministry of Research under the BIOLOG Programme, the information system offers researched data on diatom names, concepts, images, type and specimen information, molecular data, morphological, and environmental data. Data has been migrated to the common data model of the EDIT Platform for Cybertaxonomy. AlgaTerra is sustained in the framework of several projects and as a core activity of the BGBM's Diatom Research Group.
GBIF-D Algae & Protists –
GBIF-D Algae & Protists is part of the Botanical Node for GBIF-Germany with special emphasis on algae and protists. The BGBM supports the German phycological and protozoological community in their efforts to mobilise biodiversity data using the BioCASE software and to facilitate data sharing via the GBIF Network, e.g. using the GBIF-D Algae & Protozoa data portal .
The project was financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) within the GBIF-D Programme.
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DNA is the genetic material in cells that holds the inherited instructions for growth, development, and cellular functioning. DNA is a long molecule that contains the body's unique genetic code.
The phrase "canine genome" refers to the complete DNA makeup of a dog and the genome houses all the information to build a dog. In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into structures called chromosomes.
Chromosomes are large structures strategically placed in various places in a dog's body composition. To be more specific, chromosomes are microscopic thread-like structure found within each cell of the body, consisting of a complex of proteins and DNA.
Proteins are important building blocks of the body, composed of amino acids, involved in the formation of body structures and controlling the basic functions of the human body. Within the various chromosomes are genes.
Genes are the building blocks of inheritance, which contain the instructions for the production of particular proteins, and are made up of molecular sequences found on a section of DNA. Genes of the same subject can cluster together while others can be scattered about in a more random fashion.
Each gene is found on a precise location on a chromosome. Within each gene holds nucleotides. A nucleotide is one of the structural components, or building blocks, of DNA and RNA. A nucleotide consists of a base which is one of four chemicals: adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine; plus, a molecule of sugar and one of phosphoric acid.
The particular order of these bases is extremely important. This arrangement of the DNA determines which areas are recognized as coding or non-coding. Coding sequences, also known as genes, carry instructions for making products that determine breed characteristics (height, eye color, and fur length, for example), how the body responds to infection, and behavior. Gene transcription is the process by which genetic information is copied from DNA to RNA, resulting in a specific protein formation.
The canine genome has approximately 2.5 billion bases divided among almost 20,000 genes across 39 chromosomes.
Humanities love for pets show 45 million households in the United States own a dog. An estimate of $1500 per year has been calculated as the average total expense for a dog, with 50% being related to or including veterinary services.
These services may include things such as diagnostics and treatment for complex diseases including cancer, epilepsy, heart disease, and autoimmune disease as well as all other basic and common treatments and check-ups required to keep our pets healthy. With ongoing canine genetics research, scientists will continue to be better able to understand the diseases that affects dogs with the development of tests to detect disease early and improve therapies to treat disease.
For more information about genetic tests, check out DNA testing and domestic dogs published in Mammalian Genome Magazine. This article discusses some of the factors that should be considered when using genetic tests.
A Health and Wellness Check-In
As human-kind explores and activates a vast quantity of diverse and strategic health plans for themselves, there are also multiple ways to care for your pet's health and general well-being. There are some specific actions we can take to ensure the upmost quality of life for our furry family members.
Targeting one single and very valuable element on this voyage of healthy living for all our family members includes the use of vitamins.
Vitamins improve (like for people), a pets' function ability, energy production, immune system support and hopefully life longevity.
Vitamins are as important for our pets as they are for us as our body's system and our pet's system have a lot of the same needs in order to thrive and survive along with similar ways of operating.
Vitamins can assist with internal and external healthy functioning in ways such as regulating body processes, protecting the body from environmental toxins and the breaking down of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats so the body can utilize them. Vitamins work alongside minerals and enzymes to aid in digestion, reproduction, muscle and bone growth, and the maintenance of healthy skin and hair coat.
It is also important to note that all multivitamins for pets are not created equal.
It is necessary to find the proper combination of nutrients and supplements that can affect the health of your pet in the most powerful, logical and purposeful way. In addition, it is factually found that taking too much of one vitamin can minimize, or eliminate, the benefits of other vitamins ingested.
This is why a proper balance of vitamins is essential for your pet's optimum health.
Vitamin A, Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E are all important antioxidants that help maintain a healthy immune system
Researching and discovering the best options for your pet's health will provide you as their owner a sense of peace and accomplishment knowing all possible steps are being taken in ensuring the happiness and comfort of your canine. As it is said, a dog is a man's best friend, and we have the privilege in caring for our friends!
To learn more about how the immune system functions, you can read Jon Barron's informative article, Anatomy and Physiology of the Immune System.
Additional Product for the Extra Active Dog
Canine Red Cell is an easy-to-give liquid source of vitamins, minerals and iron. This product gives extra support to hunting, performance and field dogs supplying them with the energy they need. Canine Red Cell is fortified with iron and zinc to boost the dog's immune system and help them recover quickly.
It is also ideal for and commonly used with pregnant and lactating females and older or debilitated dogs and puppies or any dog needing a nutritional boost and lift. It comes in a tasty beef or liver flavor that your pup is sure to enjoy. Through its liquid form, it can be easily and readily administered directly into the mouth or added to food and mixed in food.
It is suggested to research this and any other product available to consumers on the market in the basis of making the best choice for you and your pet.
Helpful information supplied to those searching for options and answers usually include veterinary advice, consumer reviews, necessary information for proper and safe use, any contraindications on the use of the product with your animal, where and how to purchase specific products and additional suggestions and information on caring for your pet.


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Vidyadhars Garden is situated 7 Kms. east of Jaipur in a narrow valley, the garden, in memory of Vidyadhar, the architect of the Pink City, is surrounded by high hills. This newly renovated and enthrallingly beautiful place is former vineyard of the royalty. This is a terraced garden with fountains, pool and other features of a formal royal resort. Vidyadhar Garden has been planned in a medieval style similar to that of Sisodia Garden. In the evening, well-shrouded lights at the base of the surrounding hills outline them against the darkening backdrop. Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city of Jaipur using the principles of town planning as laid down in the Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. He built the City Palace and the largest stone observatory in the world using the same principles. On the way to Galta, these gardens are laid out in tiers. These house several galleries, pavilions and exquisite murals depicting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna, which is a visual delight. It's a perfect location for viewing peacocks and monkeys.
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Why I Don't Leave Anyone Behind
Parc Jacques Cartier, December, 1989
Having determined to build a new life for myself in Montréal, I became a member of the "Club de Canot Camping Les Aventuriers du Québec." It began with an excursion to the Outaouais River with Marcel Lebeau and Christiane Tremblay, and over the summer I completed a "stage de canot-camping" and a couple of river trips.
In December, I signed up for a three-day cross-country skiing trip in Parc Jacques Cartier, not realizing that most of the people in our group of six were in far better shape than I was. The morning of our departure it was -13° C. Our companions were out of sight within 15 minutes, leaving me and one other woman shuffling along as fast as we could to keep our feet from freezing.
We spent that night in a "refuge", and took turns getting up every few minutes all night long to feed frozen logs into a tiny wood cookstove, but were never able to get the temperature above 10° C. My sleeping bag froze to the cabin wall, and in the morning I was too anxious to eat breakfast.
In the outhouse, a giant stalagmite of human waste protruded from the opening. One of the guys finally broke it up with a log.
The next day, half delirious with fatigue and anxiety, I shuffled along miles behind the rest of the group, using every bit of energy I had to combat frostbite. I kept hallucinating that I heard snowmobiles in the distance.
And then suddenly there they were, three guys from Mont-Ste-Anne who had heard we were on the trail and came out to see if we were okay.
"Je vendrais mon âme pour descendre de cette montagne," I said, and a few hours later I was warming myself by the fireplace at a ski lodge in Mont-Sainte-Anne. I was very surprised that the other woman who was struggling as much as me didn't come along. She arrived the following day, with frostbite, and the first thing she did was throw her ski boots in the trash.
I would go on to make many more trips with Les Aventuriers, and I eventually become a trip leader, organizing multi-day cross-country skiing and bicyling trips in Vermont, Québec and the Eastern townships. But I never forgot that narrow escape and it's the reason why, to this day, I won't leave anyone behind, and am happy to bike, hike and ski at the pace of the slowest person.
Why I Am Slower than Molasses
Bicycling the Côte Nord, July, 1990
The following summer I made memorable trip with fellow club member, Claire Thémens. We threw our bikes on a bus bound for Sept-Îles, determined to bike to what was then the end of the road in Havre-St-Pierre. It was an epic trip from start to finish. The 15-hour bus ride gave me a new appreciation for the enormous size of Québec. I was dazzled by the scenery — the steep climbs and precipitous descents, the eagle's eye views of the ocean, and above all, the incredible emptiness.
We were thrown off the bus three times because our bicycles took up too much space in the baggage compartment, and we lost a day waiting for them to catch up to us. While we waited, we spent a day on Île Grande Basque — one of the seven islands that gave Sept-Îles its name:
We took a day to hike all the way around the island, on sheltered sandy beaches, through black spruce forests on dense carpets of moss, over rocky cliffs covered with caribou moss, bunchberries and phosphorescent lichen. We visited a remarkable waterfall, which tumbles through a hole in the ground and becomes a shower of diamonds in a grand 'faille' facing the sea.
After a rain delay, we finally got underway on Tuesday, July 17:
It was a different world on the other side of the Moisie River. We climbed quickly onto a plateau overlooking the ocean. Up there, the sun was bright, the air fresh and the wind brisk. We were traversing the subarctic, where there were large expanses of tourbière with its dense carpet of Labrador tea, sheep laurel and cloudberries and its fringe of black spruce and tamarack. I tried to put my finger on its special smell — a mixture of hot maple syrup, strong tea and damp basement.
We rolled effortlessly at an average of 16 km/hour. Our only problem was eating. The black flies descended the minute we stopped pedaling. We learned to keep an assortment of snacks in our handlebar bags so we could eat "une bouchée à la fois."
No matter how quickly we zipped ourselves into the tent at night, we typically spent a full hour exterminating blackflies, and the tent floor was thick with their carcasses. "A sound like rainfall punctuates our fitful sleep — a million black flies throwing themselves against the sides of the tent. Des vraies monstres!"
Near Sheldrake, another change of scenery. Stunted trees give way to bare rock, thinly padded with a few arctic berries, mosses and lichens. Unobstructed views in all directions. Amazing downhill onto an old iron bridge. Slap of a cold ocean breeze. We see the first village, the first stores, the first houses we have seen since crossing the rivière Moisie 100 kilometers ago.
We take refuge from the black flies in a dingy casse-croûte in Sheldrake, where we order glass after glass of Coke, milk and coffee, eat our lunches and leave a big tip. I guess we are no worse than the other tourists, who wander in and out in their fluorescent lime green, tangerine and electric yellow shorts and tank tops, the women all perfectly coiffée et maquillée, to have a coffee and continue their whirlwind tour of the Côte Nord (two days aller-rétour Baie Comeau-Havre-Saint-Pierre with a cruise to Les Îles Mingan). 99% of the other tourists we saw were on that hamster wheel.
We only met two other bicyclists on the Côte Nord, both of then solo and pedaling 100+ kilometers a day. I wondered how much of the Côte Nord they saw? Neither of them mentioned that it was beautiful — only that it was easy to pedal, and they were making great time.
One woman had pedaled solo all the way from Québec City to Sept-Îles, where, exhausted, she left her bike and hitch-hiked to Havre St-Pierre. But having arrived at her destination so much sooner than expected, she didn't quite know what to do with herself.
She was born in Québec, she explained, but her mother was Swiss, so she divided her time between Switzerland and Québec.
"When I'm in Switzerland, I miss my friends in Québec," she said, "and when I'm in Québec, I miss my friends in Switzerland."
"But," queried Claire — who had a magnificent knack for always saying exactly what she was thinking — "if you miss your friends so much, why did you take off all alone on a bicycle?"
By now, I was keeping my journal in a mixture of French and English, and this next passage is best left in its original language:
À Riviere-aux-Tonnerre, des trés beaux paysages. Rivage rocheux et dénudés d'arbres. Belle chute d'orée, tourmentée, découpée en milles morceux par son fond caillouteux. Sur chaque bord du village, il y a une grande butte, où on trouve des iris sauvages, des mousses de toutes variétés et des petits étangs d'eau avec leur vie en miniature. Claire passe son temps à venir en aide aux petite ménés piègés dans les étangs d'eau. Elle les transporte une à la fois au large. Je lui donnes le nom "Notre Dame des Poissons Ègarés".
The trip included a fascinating but rather melancholy day on Île Niapiskau, a tour of Île Nue, and getting lost on some old logging roads near Havre-Saint-Pierre.
"But our best times were when we were on our bicycles," I wrote. "In town, we were stymied by the lack of public transport and by our isolation. I would gladly have kept pedaling another two weeks, and I'm sure I wouldn't have tired of it."
Traveling by bicycle, your contact with nature is immediate and intense. The direction of the wind, changes in temperature, the scent of flowers and the rivers with their tea-colored water, the heat of the sun and the size and frequency of the drops of rain — all sensations are slowed down, amplified and prolonged.
Sur 400 centres kilomètres sur la Côte Nord, nous avons pris le temps de régarder de près, de toucher aux petites mousses — parfois friables, parfois épongeuses — de goûter aux plaque-bières et de mettre le nez dans les vases mystérieuses des plantes voraces.
We later learned that the other two cyclists we met both ended up hitch-hiking back to Montréal, too exhausted to continue. But Claire and I, at our "vitesse d'escargot", pedaled back the way we came. Our last day was the only high mileage one. With the wind at our backs, we cruised easily 120 km from Rivières-aux-Tonnerre to Sept-Îles.
It was midnight when we returned to Montréal, on a sweltering summer night, after 15 hours on the bus from Sept-Îles. We could have hopped on the métro, but instead, we threw our gear on the bikes one last time and slowly wound our way north across the island, through the darkened, silent, fitfully slumbering city.Next


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As we approach spring, the running calendar invariably becomes filled with a myriad of appealing and challenging races. Shaking off the base-miles of winter means upping the training, and, subsequently, the need for nutrient filled foods.
The difficulty, of course, is being able to equate these increased levels of hunger during working hours and preparing yourself for a post 5pm run. A banana or cereal bar has long been the energy boost prior to a run. Yet, advice from experts in the lead up to the Virgin London Marathon suggest we turn our attention to almonds.
Almonds are regarded as a powerhouse that stores 15 essential nutrients, including a natural source of protein to help the growth or maintenance of muscle mass. They contain the most calcium of any tree nut, important for helping to build strong bones. In addition, almonds contain high levels of vitamin E, which is said to boost recovery time after exercising.
Former top athlete and personal trainer to celebrities, Julie Ferrez comments: "Almonds are a key part of my personal fitness programme - I have been eating them as a daily snack for as long as I can remember. Now that I'm in a position to pass my advice on, I always recommend a handful of almonds to my clients because of their nutritional benefits."
Julie continues: "Almonds are the perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack; when training I eat a handful of almonds with a cup of green tea around 11am. It's my antioxidant top up and the almonds also help repair my muscles and give me a boost before lunch."
For more information on its nutritional benefits and recipes, visit the California Almonds website. Alternatively, are there any diehards out there who refuse to deviate from a banana or toast and peanut butter? Let us know!


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The student members of Florida International University's ecology club GLADES enjoyed an afternoon learning how to identify common woody plant families of the Neotropics earlier this month. We were pleased to have Dr. Scott Zona of the Department of Biological Sciences and Curator of the Wertheim Conservatory here at FIU leading the workshop. GLADES members met at the north entrance of the FIU Nature Preserve where Dr. Zona began with a short introduction on tropical plant families.
Dr. Zona provided for each student a packet that listed each of the 10 plant families students were going to encounter during the workshop and included information such as the number of genera and species in each family, special identification features, leaf type, flower type, fruit type, and a familiar species example. The plant family list included: Arecaceae, Annonaceae, Bignoniaceae, Euphorbeaceae, Fabaceae,Lauraceae, Moraceae, Myrtaceae,Sapotaceae, and Rubiaceae.
This workshop was the first of the semester for GLADES. As the founding president of this truly unique student organization, I was moved by both the presence and engagement of the members during the workshop. What students took home from this experience was a new-found skill in plant identification with a complementary botanical vocabulary, and an appreciation for the diversity of plant life found at our university. At one point during the workshop, Dr. Zona quizzed our group on identifying a woody plant to its family. With our new skills and a trusty hand lens, we easily identified it was in the Rubiaceae (opposite leaves and interpetiolary stipules!). All of the amazing photos were taken by our GLADES Webmaster, Ashley Lambert. I look forward with excitement for what the rest of the semester has in store for GLADES.


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Maybe it's because Tuesday will mark the third anniversary of my father's death. And by "anniversary," I mean the third week, not year.
Or maybe it's because one of the first posts I saw on Facebook this morning was a link to a story in the Missoulian newspaper, "Community mourns loss of 2 Missoula transgender people who struggled with depression."
2016 certainly won't go down in history as a banner year for the transgender community. We're still being killed at an alarming rate, and now the GOP (Grand Old Perverts) want to check inside our underwear before we're allowed to use bathrooms. This, despite the fact that Republican lawmakers have a higher arrest rate for sexual crimes committed in bathrooms than the entire worldwide trans* community combined.
But I think the main reason is that despite the fact that I am in therapy and on medications for my depression, there are still times when I ask myself, "Is it really worth it? Will I ever truly be free to be myself?"
And that only leads to the most deadly question of all: "Why bother?" Is it worth it, in the end, to continue to fight what all too often seems to be a losing battle? Or should I be a Hamlet, and
[T]ake arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them. To die- to sleep-
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heartache, and the thousand natural shocks 1755
That flesh is heir to. 'Tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die- to sleep.
To sleep- perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub!
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, 1760
Must give us pause.
But no. I still don't want to chance the dreams that may come, and so, again, like Hamlet, I say "Thus conscience does make cowards of us all."
Yet, still, to be safe, I have various suicide hotlines on speed dial in my cell phone, as well as the local on-call mental health crisis team.
So yes, it's hard. And yes, it's exhausting. But ultimately, I still have fat too much work to do to quit now.


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The Korean language is the official language of both North and South Korea. The language is also spoken widely in neighbouring Yanbian, China. Worldwide, there are around 78 million Korean speakers, including large groups in the former Soviet Union, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, and more recently the Philippines.
The Korean language offers you a window to a dynamic culture and history. Today, Korea is a vital and thriving economic, technological, and industrial centre in Asia. Learning Korean is a unique linguistic experience. The Korean writing system, Hangul, has been referred to as "one of the great intellectual achievements of humankind." [read more...]