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Feb, 26, 2016
By: Chris Gordon
I was told the first half of this blog was long winded so now that all the important items are out of the way, we can hopefully keep this half exciting, short and sweet. When we left off we were just about to start the build process. This to me is one of the most rewarding times of the process. This is when you get to actually watch this thing that you poured hours of time and energy into start to form and develop. It truly is like having an image come to life right out of the computer screen. The closest thing I can compare it to is watching your children grow up. You try to use anything and everything at your disposal to make them the best they can possibly be as they grow and mature and then you sit back and watch what they can turn into over time. Below I have included photos from throughout the build process as well as a corresponding shot from our final model that I ended the first blog with. So without further ado let's jump right in:
Here you can see the earliest buildout shot. The unit is just a metal skeleton, but you can already see the foundation being laid for what it is to become.
The Center Piece, the main bar coming together during the build process.
More of the interior starting to take shape as well as the staircase leading up to the roofdeck.
Her and I spending some quality time together on her trial run day. First day outside of the build bay!
Now it was time for her to become the Piece de Resistance! (That's the only French I know). Here she is in all her glory at the first event in Dallas, TX where she was unveiled for the first time to the entire Anheuser-Busch family. Like a proud dad, I'm happy to say she was met with rave reviews and is currently setting the standard and carrying on a great tradition as Build-A Bar 2.0. Look out for her in your town and be sure to pay her a visit, she always has an Ice Cold Michelob Ultra waiting for you. For me it's off to start it all over again. Here's to hoping I can WOW myself once again. Until next time, thanks for stopping by!


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Name: James Proudstar
Former aliases: Warpath, Thunderbird (II)
Identity: Secret
Occupation: Adventurer
Status: Citizen of the United States with no known criminal record, still
a minor
Place of Birth: Apache Reservation at Camp Verde, Arizona
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Neal Proudstar:
(father, deceased), Maria Proudstar (mother, deceased), John Proudstar (Thunderbird
I, brother, deceased)
Base of Operations: (current) Camp Verde, Arizona,
(former) Apache Reservation at Camp Verde, Arizona; Massachusetts
Academy, Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts; Professor
Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Salem Center, Westchester County, New
York State; X-Force headquarters, Adirondack Mountains, upstate New York (Bolivar
Trask's former Sentinels base)
Group Affiliation: (current) X-Force,
(former) Hellions
First Appearance: NEW MUTANTS #16
James Proudstar lost his brother, the original Thunderbird, in the second mission
with the new X-Men. This was a source of bitterness
and resentment towards Professor Xavier, whom James
blamed for the death of his brother. So angered was he that he joined with the
White Queen's Hellions. After coming to his senses
about the White Queen and the Hellions, James went back to the reservation where
his family lived. He had given up on the idea of being a costumed adventurer,
good or evil, until Cable approached him to join
the new team he was building, called X-Force. James declined at first but when
he returned home to the reservation, he discovered that it had been completely
wiped out. With nowhere to turn, James accepted Cable's offer.
He adopted
the name Warpath, rather than going by his brother's codename, Thunderbird, as
he had while with the Hellions, in hopes that he could bury the past. Warpath
has proven himself to be an invaluable member of X-Force, supplying a great deal
of raw power and speed.
He recently underwent a surge of self-confidence,
during which he left the team briefly and traveled with a young woman named Risque.
Risque betrayed Warpath by drugging him and delivering him to a mutant called
Sledge. Sledge later informed Proudstar that a member of his tribe, Michael Whitecloud,
had not died in the massacre. Sledge offered to give him to Proudstar for a fee.
Proudstar accepted since Whitecloud is the only member of the tribe to know the
truth about the massacre. The price Warpath has agreed to pay has not yet been
Height: 7 ft. 2 in. (6 ft. 1 in. in his first appearance,
has since grown to adult height)
Weight: 350 lbs. (214 lbs. in his
first appearance)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Distinguishing Features: Thunderbird tattoo on his back
Level: Superhuman Class 75 (with potential to reach Superhuman Class 90 when
Known Superhuman Powers: Warpath is a mutant who possesses
superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, and reflexes.

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Beauty salon decorating ideas perfect the salon interior design so well. Besides all salon equipment, a salon will be more complete both by the appearance and the feeling when it is decorated so well. Here, the customers sometimes should wait for the next treatment or after the other customers. When they are waiting, they should be indulged with the beautiful, charming and feminine hair salon layout ideas. Sure, this is not an easy thing to create. It needs the perfect skills.
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The beauty salon decorating ideas can have a feminine interior design when the wall paint is painted with white, pink, red-heart, gold and dark red. These are perfect color for the perfect beauty salon interior design ideas with feminine design. These colors should be supported with the great lighting ideas. The lighting color should enhance the colors above to be more beautiful and luxurious. This will create great beauty salon decorating ideas.
For the decoration, it can be wall hangings like painting, pictures, wall art and other ideas where it can support and enchant the presence of the colors of the wall and sure the lighting concept. If you want more, add some accessories and ornaments for every corner to meet the luxurious and glamorous design with elegant perception. It is great for women in the salon with the beauty salon decorating ideas.


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Minuartia groenlandica
Minuartia groenlandica (Retz.) Ostenf.
Greenland Stitchwort, Mountain Sandwort, Mountain Daisy
Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
Synonym(s): Arenaria groenlandica, Porsildia groenlandica, Sabulina groenlandica, Stellaria labradorica
USDA Symbol: MIGR7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), GL (N)
A mat-forming plant with many small white flowers at tips of slender stalks rising from tufts of basal leaves.
This delicate plant with arctic affinities is often tucked into rock outcrops. On Mount Washington in New Hampshire, it is called Mountain Daisy. It was formerly placed in the genus Arenaria, with the other sandworts.
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Bloom InformationBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
DistributionUSA: ME , NC , NH , NY , TN , VA , VT
Canada: NL , NS
Native Distribution: Northwest Territories and Greenland south to Newfoundland, New York, and Ontario; rare in Carolinas and Tennessee.
Native Habitat: Granite crevices and gravelly sites, often at high elevations in mountains.
Growing ConditionsSoil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
From the ArchiveWildflower Newsletter 1990 VOL. 7, NO.2 - Preservation Blooms in Recreated Prairies, New Wildflower Center Prairie Welcome...
Additional resourcesUSDA: Find Minuartia groenlandica in USDA Plants
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Iceland Day 5: Catastrophe
After running Björk's built-in space heater for a few minutes Monday morning, I was able to convince myself to wriggle out of my sleeping bag. I shortly discovered my first serious snafu of the entire trip. Despite the switch being on the lowest setting, my little icebox had been acting as a freezer. Two Cokes and one beer had exploded overnight. I must have been sleeping like a rock.
And so, my first productive hour of the day was spent in the back of the camper, meticulously taking every item out of the icebox and washing and drying it like a dish, then mopping Coke-Zero-beer out of the back.
Mischief managed! These things happen, I suppose. On to the pretty stuff.
First, I drove down to the first of several black sand beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Birds were nesting by the thousands in the cliffs, wheeling for no apparent reason in the air before returning to their nests.
Heading east out of Vik, I drove past fields of bumpy moss, wind-swept grass, and gray moonscapes, always with the mountains to my left and the ocean to my right. There were (of course) plenty of scenic stops along the way.
One thing I've failed to mention thus far: the driving conditions in Iceland take some getting used to. First, there are no giant billboards directing you to the major tourist attractions; you've got to catch the tiny directional signs, no bigger than regular street signs, as you zip down the highway at 100kph. Second, the side roads to many of the tourist attractions would, in any other scenario, convince you that you'd taken a wrong turn. "Bumpy" is a kind word for it. Suspension repair has got to be a BOOMING business in this country. Much like yesterday's strange trek to the thermal bath, it's not until you see the collection of tourist vehicles that you're sure you're on the right track.
The major event of the day was a walking tour of the Svínafellsjökull glacier (SVEEN-a-fells-yokel1). I checked in at the mountain guide center and was fitted with a safety harness (juuuuuust in case I slid into a crevasse!) and crampons.
Then myself and 20 other tourists spent a couple of hours criss-crossing a glacier. Yes, it was the one from Interstellar. Yes, it's quite surreal-looking.
The tour had a funereal feel—our guide pointed out the many places where the glacier had retreated, with lakes growing in its place, and speculated that within five years they'd need boats in order to conduct tours. Glaciers are a dying breed, friends, see em while you can. 🙁
On the way back to the van, it began snowing.
By then it was 6pm and for the first time (but not the last) I had to cut stops from my trip to stay on schedule. Too damn much to see in this country! Sorry I missed you, Svartifoss.2 Instead, I continued east.
At one point I was crossing yet another one-lane bridge (they're ALL one-lane bridges) over yet another glacial river when I happened to notice two strange shapes in the water below. Are… are those…
Seals were not on my Top 1,000 list of things I expected to see in Iceland. It was a lucky fluke that I'd even glimpsed them from the bridge. The country continues to throw me strange plot twists.
As I "turned the corner" of Iceland and the Ring Road began leading me north, the snow picked up. Before long I was driving through a winter wonderland, with mountains and glaciers alternating to my left. My enjoyment of the snow turned gradually to worry—I was close enough to my stop for the night (at Höfn, if you're keeping track). But what would the roads be like in the morning? Would tonight be the night that Iceland's weather shamelessly threw my itinerary for a loop like a fork in a garbage disposal?
And now: a Justin Bieber music video shot in Iceland. You're welcome.


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Munich - Identity Theft
Although the EC card is used in preference to a credit card in cashless transactions, there are some instances when you may pay by credit card number over the phone or the Internet. In these cases, be sure you are talking to a legitimate merchant and be sure you are on a secure site.
Precautions So As to Avoid Identity Theft
Personal Information
· Do not show anybody important personal information (such as your bank account numbers, credit card numbers, pin codes or personal identity number, date of birth, insurance policy numbers, passport number etc) unless absolutely necessary (such as filling in tax forms, opening bank accounts, applying for benefits, employment records etc),
· Do not carry your passport, birth certificate or extra credit cards with you except when necessary. Make sure you keep your passport in a safe place.
· Keep a copy of all valuable personal documentation in a safe place. Also, make a copy of everything you keep in your wallet (such as driver license, credit cards, etc.)
· Put a lock on your mailbox and do not let the mail stay in your box for too long.
· Have your name removed from marketing lists and arrange to stop advertising material being sent to your mailbox (ask at the post office).
· Never leave behind receipts, especially those from cash points (ATMs), petrol stations and other credit card payments. Do not throw them in public litter bins.
Bank Accounts and Credit Cards
· Make sure you keep track of the information on your bank statements and all activities on your accounts. Check with your bank/finance institution immediately if you suspect irregularities.
· Do not keep your pin codes in your wallet.
· If your wallet is stolen, cancel your credit cards immediately. File a police report in the jurisdiction where it was stolen, this proves to credit providers you were diligent, and is a first step toward an investigation.
· Register all your credit cards with a card protection plan. With your credit card contract, you should have an insurance that covers fraudulent money withdrawals. Most credit-card companies have an emergency number you can call if your card is lost or stolen. The service may include wiring you a cash advance or providing you with a replacement card.
· Nowadays you can link all your accounts together, and if you and your partner have separate accounts you may be able to arrange with your bank to have your partner's credit limit lifted if your cards are stolen.
· Ask your bank, credit card company, telephone company and utility companies to place passwords or extra security protection on your accounts.
· Create unpredictable pin codes and passwords and change them regularly. Do not give your pin number to anyone.
· Before providing personal information on a web site, read its privacy policy and check if it is a secure page (look for the padlock symbol in the lower right corner and check if it has http addresses).
· It is NOT wise to send your credit card information via email as that is not a secure source.
· Update your virus protection regularly, as viruses can steal files with personal information that you may keep in your computer.
· Do not download files from people you do not know.
· Install filters and a fire wall programme on your PC, especially if you have a high speed connection (DSL), to protect against hackers.
· Do not store personal financial information on your computer and use a low limit credit card for online transactions.


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Latest Trends: Small Bathtubs, with Pics and Videos
A guide to small bathtubs
Small bathtubs are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners, and Plumbing Point dot com has a great selection. Just about everyone enjoys a relaxing soak in a warm bath, but space requirements for a tradition tub often limit choices. A standard bathtub is generally sixty inches long – that's five feet of valuable floor space! Some bathrooms simply can't afford spending that much area on a bathtub. Until recently, many homeowners facing this dilemma resigned themselves to the fact that they only had room for a shower stall. Sure, a shower will get you clean, but it's not the same as immersing your entire body in soothing water. Small bathtubs might be just the answer you've been searching for.
The innovative Japanese solved this problem years ago. They've always had a space problem, yet they enjoy a nice bath. So how did they manage a soaking tub with just a small area to work with? They killed two proverbial birds with one stone when they created small bathtubs, and the rest of the civilized world is taking notice and following suit. In the United States, this idea is really catching on and making a splash!
If you think small bathtubs will leave you performing pretzel-like movements, think again. These tubs are smaller than a standard tub, but they're also deeper. In many ways, the small bathtubs are actually superior to traditional bathtubs. Most have built-in seats, so you don't have to lie down in order to submerge your entire body. You sit comfortably while the water surrounds you. Also, the raised design allows for easy entering and exiting the tub, making them suitable for the elderly and for those with physical limitations. Another advantage of small bathtubs is that they're easy to clean because there's less surface area. Some of these styles are a cinch to install, too! In fact, you might be able to do the job yourself and avoid paying someone else to do it.
You might think that these deeper tubs have to be sunken into the floor, which would create a big mess and added expense, but they don't. The small bathtubs can rest on the floor, just like a traditional bathtub.
The corner bathtub
Small bathtubs are available in several designs. One is a corner tub that makes excellent use of space, especially in a crowded bathroom. Placing the small bathtub in the corner frees up space that can be used for something else. You can even have one custom made to adhere to your bathroom design and personal preferences. Corner bathtubs might be square, triangular, or shaped like a quarter circle. Take a look at the contoured seat in the model below!
The round bathtub
One of the most popular styles of small bathtubs is the circular tub. This chic tub makes the best of a small space and includes a raised seat that provides super comfort. And because of the circular design, this tub has no hard corners, making it incredibly user friendly. Because the tub is round, you can "strecth out" instead of being confined by the narrow sides of a traditional tub.
The classic clawfoot tub
Another type of small bathtubs is the vintage clawfoot tub deign - with a twist. On most of these tubs, one end is raised and slightly reclined to make bathing and soaking extremely enjoyable, and the design is a timeless classic that looks great with almost any décor. This style is also available with soothing jets that give your tired muscles and aching joints a gentle massage.
Small whirlpool tubs
Just because you're limited on space doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the comfort and health provided by a whirlpool bath, either. Several reputable and well respected companies are now manufacturing small whirlpool tubs that will melt away stress while increasing your circulation. Many models have super comfy built-in seats, too!
Walk-in bathtubs
Walk-in bathtubs are steadily gaining in popularity. You've probably seen these on TV. You literally step into this tub, sit on the built-in seat, close the door, and fill the vessel with water. The door is specially designed to be completely secure and leak proof. This type of bathtub is perfect for anyone with restricted mobility.
If you're planning to remodel, refurbish, or build a home and are searching for a new bathtub, don't overlook small bathtubs. They're available in a wide range of styles, shapes, and colors, including freestanding bathtubs, contemporary bathtubs, and bathtubs in vintage designs. You'll get all the advantages of a full size tub in a smaller package with small bathtubs, along with many extras!
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Where are the measurements on these tubs? It would be very useful to have them.
I stayed at the Lake Eve Resort the place was huge. You'll have to get a 2 BR piaulntm suite to get the jacuzzi, but with a little checking on the website you can probably get the place for between $ 100 $ 130 total (including taxes, etc.) per night. It's the only place I've stayed in years where I didn't hesitate to take a bath, it was super clean. Absolutely beautiful. They have pics in the photo gallery.As an added bonus, the extra room means more, uh, privacy if you know what I mean.
You are talking about SMALL, but DEEP shower tub and all design are exactly the same BIG size it was 55-70 years ago. My bathroom is 150x170 cm and a toilet is already built in. The shower part is 90x90 cm at the corner with shower curtain around, so I can put a FREE STANDING 80x80x60 cm little shower tub under it, which is NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA. But thanks to let me waching your advertisement. It was nice to see how big your selectation is.
I don't think I could stand having a tub like this because I love my space when I bathe/shower. We just had frameless shower doors Toronto installed because I loved how it gave me the option for a really big shower! It would be nice to like smaller spaces though because they take up less space, oh well! http://www.suburbanglass.ca
Where's the buyers guide? These ae always great to see, but then I go to the links and everything is 60 inches long! I need a smaller tub!
Great designs of tubs. But i think in terms of functionality and safety walk-in tub will be more functional to be used in bathroom. It is not only for elders but also for everyone. It has more benefits thatn normal bathtub.
Nice Hub. These are great. The whirlpool tub with the waterfall is awesome!
I love your home improvement Hubs! Always well done!
The pics are good, but I bet the prices are high. Nice hub
These pics are great! So is the hub. Thanks
Hi Habee,
Small bathtubs?? I'm not a fan! You can't 'share' a bath in a small tub!
We are getting ready to redo our smaller bathroom and that picture looks nice. I think we'd better shop around. Thanks.
I'm not sure if I'm buying into the smaller tub idea. I've never tried one, but I like to have enough space to lay back and really relax :)
Hey habee.. chooo chweet...:)
Nice looking tub. We need a larger bathroom
Love the pic - makes me feel like "calgon take me away". Soaking tubs are all the rave too and as long as they are deep, they are luxurious! Great info.
Recently re-did my bathrooms and yes, my tub is smaller but just fine!
You really gave me a good idea. I love bath instead a shower but my bathtub is a job to get in and out and so I always have a shower. Now I've got to write day and night to get the money hahaha Thank you for a good idea.
These small tubs are so quaint! I could just see myself soaking and relaxing after a long day of homeschooling and running behind my girls.
Sounds wonderful, habee -- I'd sure give it a try! As I've always been tall I can't imagine having room for my long legs but as you describe the design of these tubs it sounds great! Best, Sis
Smaller is fine, as long as it's deeper! I love a tub I can really soak in without having to put my head at an awkward angle and my feet up on the wall... As long as the smaller tub is deep, it makes good sense. :)


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Welcome to the Grampian Young Arts website.
Recent Projects
"The Golden Art Competition" – 2018
"The Young Arts Great Selfie Challenge" 2017
For the Great Selfie Challenge, we asked the school pupils to produce a 'selfie' on canvas, using any traditional medium that they had been trained to work with. Reflecting the small size of their phones or tablets,their selfies would be produced on a small canvas which was provided.
The artwork was judged by two Scottish working artists Carol and Glen Scouller who's own work is exhibited around the world….
"What a sight " Project 2015/2016
Grampian Young Arts have delivered several workshops to six schools in the Grampian region.
This pilot project was based around discussing aesthetics and building an art related lexicon with the primary and secondary pupils.
So much of a child's education is concrete and filled with correct answers. There are no right answers in aesthetics.
The idea is to help the children's creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
After these sessions, we organised a competition called ' What a Sight' and asked the children to create a piece in any medium and also to justify their choice with a couple of sentences.
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Team:Penn State/Research
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We did lots of great things! Check it!
|Registered Team, had (too much) fun throughout the summer
|Plan to attend the Jamboree and present our results
|At least one submitted and characterized part
|Demonstrated part works as expected
|Characterized one new part and entered the data in the "Main Page" section of that Part's/Device's Registry entry
|Worked towards improving the function of an existing BioBrick Part
|Helped another team (see our collaboration with NYC wetware below!)
|New approach to human practices (Watch our Human Practices Video and learn about our workshop here)
Our system
The Sensor with RecA
The Reporter
Experimental Results
Testing of Or as a Promoter
The backbone of the radiation sensor in our project relies on part BBa_K648029. This part includes the operating region Or and two promoters, one on each end of Or. In order to test the functional ability of the of the pr promoter we attached a part called mcherry, which has rfp controlled by the promoter. We used the TECAN in our lab to measure the fluorescence of our samples over time. The data collected while the samples were in exponential growth was used to determine a rate of expression of the rfp. Compared to the control, the rate of fluorescence was much higher in our test subject, about 4227 compared to 418 (fu/OD600nm). This suggests that the promoter on Or is functional.
Future Testing
As part of our reporter project focused on improving the part developed by Imperial College London iGEM 2010 (BBa_K316007) we began by characterizing their test part K316009. The data for this test, using the standard catechol assay described by their team here is show below. This data shows that, while their part is capable of extremely fast conversion of catachol to 2-hydroxymuconate semialdehyde, it is also subject to extreme input sensitivity that leads to significant results of color production seen from both induced and un-induced cells.
Much of the additional work for our project that expands on this data is still underway and due to time constraints cannot be posted before wiki freeze deadline. More characterization and testing of all the parts we are actively building is on the way and should be accomplished by the Jamboree.See our project pages for more information.
BBa_K648011: Standard 25-Ready Xyle Reporter
This is a mutated version of the Xyle reporter gene which encodes for the enzyme catechol-2,3-dioxygenase (metapyrocatechase), which converts catechol to the bright yellow product 2-hydroxy-cis,cis-muconic semialdehyde. This version of Xyle has been made compatible with standard 25 assembly methods by removing three restriction sites (two NgoMIV sites: at bp 315 and 486, as well as one AgeI site: at bp 837). These mutations were made synonymous with the original sequence and codon optimized for E. Coli. Because of the synonymous mutations, this gene can be easily used to create fusion protein parts. For more information on the Xyle gene and its uses as a reporter see part BBa_J33204.
BBa_K648029/BBa_K648034: Or Operator
This is the operating region for the Lambda switch that repressors C1 and Cro bind to. This region contains promoters prm and pr facing in opposite directions. It also contains operating regions Or3, Or2 and Or1. In the lysogenic state, the C1 dimer is bound naturally bound to the Or1, repressing promoter pr and production of cro. Once RecA cleaves enough C1 dimer the system switches to the lytic state. The Cro produced at the pr promoter then binds to the Or3 site inhibiting the prm promoter. For a more complete description of the Lambda system read the book "A Genetic Switch" by Mark Ptashne. We used Or in creation of the lambda system, as part of our project to create a sensor for DNA damage in bacteria due to radiation.
BBa_K648123: RecA (Mutant)
RecA is a protein used by E. coli to repair and maintain DNA as well as perform homologous recombination. Many normal laboratory strains of E. coli like DH10B are mutants that code for an inactivated form of RecA known as RecA1. RecA1 is deficient in all known function of the RecA protein specifically in ATPase activity, binding with DNA in the presence of ATP, and changing conformation in the presence of ATP as well as repressor cleavage. In order to restore RecA1 to RecA and to reduce its recombinant activity while maintaining its proteolytic activity, a series of mutations were made. One such mutation was made at amino acid 160, this adenine residue needed to be mutated to guanine to change RecA1 to RecA and restore its functions. In order to use the standard bio-bricking techniques we also had to remove naturally occurring enzymatic restriction sites. The Pst1 site CTGCAG needed to be converted to CTGCAA. Then the EcoR1 site GAATTC needed to be converted to GAATTT. We also focused on how to mutate RecA so that it would be deficient in recombinant activity. After literature research we identified two amino acids in the RecA sequence that were known to affect RecA's ability to perform homologous recombination. These sites were Arginine 243 and Lysine 286. Research suggested that changing Arginine 243 to Glutamine and Lysine 286 to Asparagine would remove recombinant activity from RecA.
Dosimeter Design
After genetically modifying Escherichia coli to perform the task of acting as a bacterial dosimeter, we started looking into designs for building the actual device. After taking a tour of our Nuclear Reactor Facilities on campus, we were introduced to a wide variety of dosimeters already in use in the building. We designed our device to focus on three main points: portability, durability, and reliability. The dosimeter was designed in an octagonal shape for aesthetics with a shear 5 cm diameter and a width of 1 cm. These parameters allow for a light, portable device. Another idea we used in designing the device with the belief that it should be reusable. For this reason, the device is designed in a camera and film pairing. The hollow case made out of a hard plastic, or in case of the analogy the "camera", is designed to be durable and reusable, while the tray will be for one-time use.
After use the tray will be developed in catechol, etc. to show the different levels of radiation present. The dosimeter tray will have a thin layer a gellan gum, as developed by BCCS Bristol's iGEM team in 2010, but instead of being made into balls we will use a thin sheet of gellan gum instead. Our modified Escherichia coli living in this gel will be tested by exposing it to gamma radiation at our nuclear reactor on campus. The trays can be kept in the -80 degree Celsius freezer for long term storage.
Above is a depiction of the design of the actual dosimeter (1st picture) followed by the disposable tray design (2nd picture)
NYC Wetware
Throughout the summer we connected with other iGEM teams interested in radiation-related projects. The NYC Wetware team in particular was studying the effects of genes cloned from the organism Deinococcus radiodurans on radiation resistance in E.coli. We were given the honor of helping them characterize one of their strains TS TR, a strain capable of producing the molecule trypanothione. Using the gamma facilities provided by the Radiation Science and Engineering Center at Penn state we were able to carry out tests of gamma irradiation of their strain and subsequently measure cell viability. Aliquots of culture (5ml each) inoculated with the TS TR strain were added to tubes which were irradiated by a cobalt-60 gamma source at a dose rate of 25 gys/min for total doses ranging from 0-800 gys. After irradiation 0.02 ml of the irradiated sample was inoculated into 5 ml of SOB media. The OD600 was measured 12 hours later. The results are shown below.
Sevilla iGEM Team
We were also fortunate enough to have one of our team members, Lauren Rossi, visit the Sevilla 2011 iGEM team while traveling in Spain. She was able to meet the team, swap lab tips, techniques, and gossip, and even got a few members of their team to give interviews for our human practices video Check out their contributions and more on our human practices page!


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I wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who commented and emailed yesterday. I feel so terrible for Baby. She just got over a stomach bug and now has this cold. Luckily she's smiling and happy most of the time and only seems unhappy when I'm attempting to put saline drops in her nose or suction it out. [As a side note, what's up with these saline nasal drops? Really, they roll into her mouth, her ears … one even hit her eye. Every orifice except the one I'm targeting. There's got to be a better way!]
That said, I didn't realize how negative my post sounded yesterday. It really wasn't a bad day. Busy? Of course. Hectic and chaotic. Sure. But not bad. Baby's poop on my finger? Changing dirty diapers in gross public bathrooms? That's just another day in the life! And, although these things would have disgusted me at one time, it's just a way of life now … and I wouldn't have it any other way! With these little experiences come smiles and giggles and funny stories I just couldn't imagine not having in my life.
Baby turned 5-months-old yesterday. Time seems to have simultaneously crawled and flown by … I really can't believe how much she has changed and grown. This really hit home this week in a couple of ways. First, I spent some time framing baby pictures. We had some really cute ones done when Baby was 12-weeks-old. Now, at almost 22-weeks-old, she almost looks like a completely different little girl! I mean, I still the same face, the same look in her eyes, they way her forehead crinkles the same way today as it did when she was first born. But, she's also a really different baby. Her cheeks are fuller. She weighs almost twice as much as she did when she was born. We'll be starting her on 'real' food (rice cereal) as soon as she kicks this cold. She's growing up!
This fact really sunk in on Monday night, though. Between the cold and cutting her, Baby has been pretty fussy in the evenings this week. I've been trying like crazy to soothe her and comfort her. Monday night I thought I'd break out an old trick, one we learned on the day we brought her home from the hospital (from the hospital photographer of all people!). Sit her butt in one hand and place the other one on her back. Bounce her up and down gently and rub her back with your fingers. Um. I tried that trick. It worked like a charm about 20 weeks ago. This week? Not so much. She was too big! Too big?! Oh, it broke my heart!
It seems so surreal when I think back to about week 3, when I was still in post c-section zombie-mom mode. I thought time was standing still. I couldn't imagine how we were going to get through the next couple of hours, much less days, weeks or …. months! Months! I posted a while back about how other people used to drive me crazy when they'd warn me about how quickly time flies and how fast kids grow up. But it's so, so true.
Somewhere in the midst of attempting to nurse, round-the-clock pumping, diaper changing, learning to fit a onsie over a newborn's head, laundry (and more laundry), middle of the night shenanigans … some time during having entire conversations with only one-syllable words and/or only coos/squeals/etc. … somehow, while these day to day tasks were taking place, 5 entire months of Baby's life have gone by. Somehow, in the midst of all of this, Baby has learned not only to focus her eyes but to smile and have entire conversations with them. She's learned to play peek-a-boo. She cut her first tooth and is working on a second. She learned to roll from her tummy to her back, from her back to her tummy, and to scoot in almost a full circle while doing these things. She gave Husband a hug for the first time yesterday.
Sorry to be so sappy, but it really is very surreal. It's common knowledge that people grow, change, and accomplish the most in their first year of life. But to see it in action is pretty amazing.


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Flowing with you. Without your men
Keeping with you. Feeling their shiver
Drowning with you. Deep in this river
Tired and lonely. Sitting and staring
Weak and filthy. No longer caring
Wasting to nothing. The rubble of you
Hoping for something. Poison where love grew
People. Feel her mind
She is broken
People. Fill your eyes
Her body is broken
Leave me be, with my memories
I can still see all the lovers of me
I still know those feelings
You're still mine, my lover
I watch over you
Goodbye my lover
No sorrow. Please, no tears
Holy and fallen. Watch yourself die
Fade and wither. Long lost the fight
Tremble to sleep. Her man long gone
Years, and still weeps. Never forgotten


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RRB Muzaffarpur Admit Card 2018-19 : All applicants can download railway recruitment board Muzaffarpur group d, alp, ntpc hall ticket from www,rrbmuzafarpur.gov.in. According to the recent announcements RRB Muzaffarpur will be inviting candidates to apply for the recruitment that is being held for the ALP and Group D cadre of the railway.
Eligible candidates can apply for these posts but to be selected they must have the required qualification which is reviewed by the recruiting board.
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RRB Muzaffarpur ALP Admit Card 2018-19 :
There are number of individuals who have been waiting for their opportunity to apply for the RRB Muzaffarpur ALP recruitment that will be held soon. So as per the requirement we believe that eligible candidates will be applying because only eligible candidates will receive their ALP Admit Card.
The admit card is such an important requirement for every individual that can be issued only by the RRB which has to be produce on the day of the exam in order to enter the hall. Hence it also goes by the name of Hall Ticket because a candidate without the hall ticket is not allowed to pass through the door.
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RRB Muzaffarpur ALP Exam Date 2018-19 :
The written exam being the first test of the selection procedure the candidates must have the correct information regarding the schedule. These schedule is prepared by the RRB and is disclosed through official announcements on their official website.
The candidates cannot afford to miss out on these crucial information because they must be present on the scheduled date in order to appear the written exam for their selection. Since the exam date has not been officially announced by the RRB the aspirants will need to stay put.
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The candidates will need to visit the official website of the recruiting organization and follow certain steps in order to download their admit cards for the selection procedure. Therefore the following instructions can help out the candidates to acquire their RRB Muzaffarpur ALP 2018-19 Admit Card.
RRB Muzaffarpur Group D Admit Card 2018-19 :
The RRB Muzaffarpur is set to conduct recruitment of individuals for the Group D cadre posts in order to fill up vacant positions. So interested candidates are advised to be ready to seize their opportunity and apply for the recruitment for which they have been waiting.
One of the major cadre of the railways is the non-technical department which certainly covers the entire non-technical section with various posts. Thus numerous individuals apply for these posts who are recruited through the RRB Group D cadre.
The RRB Group D cadre offers individuals with number of posts , but to apply for each of these posts the eligibility of the candidates are mandatory. Each post requires particular qualification and eligibility due to which aspirants must apply for the post on the basis of their eligibility.
Aspirants are advised to stay in touch with our website for important RRB Muzaffarpur Group D Admit Card updates as soon as the official disclosure.
RRB Muzaffarpur Group D Exam Date 2018-19 :
The admit cards are released for candidates who will have been selected for the selection process but the candidates should obtain complete schedule details.
These schedules are prepared by the RRB and the exam is conducted accordingly, so a certain date is fixed when the exam is to be conducted. Thus the aspirants must be aware of these dates. In order to ensure their selection the candidates must be present on the exam date to participate in these exam.
RRB is the only authorized organization that can announce the schedule , so aspirants should be aware of notification or the RRB Muzaffarpur Group D Exam Date 2018-19 updates.
RRB Muzaffarpur Group D & ALP Admit Card Download 2018-19 :
The admit cards are usually released days prior to the exam and the candidates will be able to download it at 15 days prior to their exam date. The candidates must download their admit cards and keep it safe until the exam date arrives where they must provide it to enter the hall.
However in order to download their Group D admit card the aspirants must know the complete steps that is required to complete the process. So if any individual requires necessary instruction regarding their procedure to Download Group D Admit Card then the following steps will be of assistance.
- Go to the official website of RRB Muzaffarpur (http://www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/).
- Search for the Recruitment Notification.
- Click on the Group D Admit Card (E-call letter Download) link .
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- Enter the required login details.
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- The admit card of the candidate will be displayed on the screen.
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WASHINGTON -- House Republicans answer critics by at last presenting their Obamacare replacement plan, and the Obama administration discloses a massive Medicare fraud sweep.
House GOP Unveils Obamacare Replacement Plan
House Republicans released a plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a variety of measures previously endorsed by party leaders.
The 37-page proposal, part of a series of proposals introduced by the GOP leadership entitled "A Better Way: Our Vision for a Confident America," included oft-discussed ideas such as:
- Block-granting Medicaid;
- Raising the Medicare eligibility age to 67;
- Reforming medical liability laws, including caps on non-economic damages;
- Allowing health insurers to sell across state lines; and
- Expanding access to health savings accounts.
"This plan would provide more choice, greater flexibility for consumers, protect the most vulnerable, spur innovation of new medicines and therapies, and preserve Medicare for future generations," House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), said in a statement. "Obamacare is failing, but Republicans are ready with a plan to increase access to affordable, high-quality care for more Americans."
301 People Charged With $900 Million in False Medicare Billings
The Obama administration announced the largest nationwide healthcare fraud takedown in 9 years, with charges ranging from making false statements to bribery and money laundering.
The Medicare Fraud Strike Force said Wednesday that it had charged 301 defendants in 36 districts with a total of $900 million in fraudulent billings, according to a press release.
The Strike Force, a collaboration between the Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS) departments, began in 2007 and has charged more than 2,900 individuals with $8.9 billion in fraudulent billings, HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell noted during a press conference on Wednesday, adding that the conviction rate stands at 95%.
"These numbers prove that we are finding the people who try to defraud the taxpayers and we are bringing them to justice," she said.
Medicare Part A Trust Fund Estimated to Go Broke in 2028
The hospital care portion of the Medicare program will be solvent until 2028, which is 2 years less than was estimated last year but 11 years longer than was projected before the Affordable Care Act was passed, the Obama administration announced Wednesday in its annual Medicare trustees' report.
"Since the law was passed, increases to healthcare costs have slowed substantially," Treasury Secretary Jacob "Jack" Lew said at a press conference. "Nevertheless, the projections suggest that the Medicare Trust Fund will be depleted in 2028, and Medicare faces a substantial long-term shortfall that needs to be addressed."
The trustees' report also had some cautionary words for physicians: "While the physician payment updates and new incentives put in place by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) avoid the significant short-range physician payment issues that would have resulted from the sustainable growth rate (SGR) system approach, they nevertheless raise important long-range concerns.
Is MACRA All It's Cracked Up to Be?
"Doctors are going to be livid when they absorb the fact that they spent so much political capital to enact MACRA only to find out ... that under the current payment system, doctors are going to get paid less; that gap will grow over time," said Robert Moffit, PhD, senior fellow in the Center for Health Studies at the Heritage Foundation, a right-leaning think tank here. "When they absorb that fact, I think we're going to see more trouble on Capitol Hill over physician payment."
Moffit spoke at a briefing here Thursday on the Medicare trustees' report sponsored by the Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute.
Other panelists seemed to take a calmer view: "The overall message I'd take away is that in the near term, the Affordable Care Act is working," said Keith Fontenot, a visiting scholar at Brookings. "In the long term, there are challenges -- providers [need] tools to sustain productivity, and there are other issues like the cost of prescription drugs."
End-of-Life Care Often Overlooks Patient Preference, Senators Told
"I feel like I'm dying and everybody is afraid to tell me."
That's what one patient told a nurse colleague of Kate Lally, MD, chief of palliative care at Kent Hospital in Warwick, R.I. Lally testified Thursday at a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
"Medicine and society have failed to recognize that people have priorities in their life besides just living longer," Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, author, journalist, executive director of Ariadne Labs, and a surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, told the committee.
Next Week
On Tuesday, the FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee meets to discuss empagliflozin (Jardiance) tablets and empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride (Synjardy) tablets.
Also on Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Finance will explore the proposed Medicare Part B demonstration project.
And the FDA's Pediatric Subcommittee of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee will discuss "potential pediatric development plans for four products in various stages of development for adult cancer indications."
On Wednesday, the same subcommittee will discuss possible pediatric development plans for two products under development for adult cancer indications (LOXO-101 and entrectinib) and the "unmet clinical need in the nearly uniformly fatal brain tumor, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma."
And the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will discuss Zika protection and prevention.


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Chetwynd's approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing
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At Chetwynd Junior School we work towards positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing in the whole of our school community for adults as well as children. We have an identified "front line role in protecting children's Mental Health and Wellbeing."
Chetwynd has developed a Wellbeing team that works with pupils, parents and staff to ensure pupils mental health and Wellbeing is identified and promoted throughout school. The team helps to raise awareness of social, emotional and the mental health needs of the pupils or families within the school. This is achieved through weekly meetings that are focused on continually reviewing the work taking place with groups or individuals.
The team are the Deputy Head (Designated Safeguarding Lead and Pupil Premium Champion), SENDCO (Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Children Looked After and Previously Looked After Children) and also the Wellbeing Mentor (Parent Support Advisor). All of the team are Early Help trained and use this as a key tool within the work of the school to support children and their families. The team are supported by a named Governor who attends meetings and offers advice. The team also works closely with the Headteacher who oversees provision of the children and provides supervised support for the team.


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Echter Multikulturalismus
Another singer I came to like was Nina Hagen, the notoriously iconoclastic and bizarre opera-trained punk rocker originally from East Germany, whose vocal range seems greater than what should be physically possible for a human being to produce. Themes found in her songs include drugs, ghosts, lesbianism, flying saucers, abortion, death, nightmares, and God.
It would be hard to imagine two more dissimilar performers, yet I was recently startled to find this video of them singing a duet (in Anglosphere terms, this would be a bit like Lawrence Welk doing a duet with Johnny Rotten) and apparently getting along fine. I guess that, at least with some people, being cultural opposites doesn't have to mean culture wars.
I should note that Nina Hagen (whom I've seen perform live) is far more subdued here than usual; a more typical example of her act can be seen in Unbeschreiblich weiblich (Indescribably Female), a song in praise of abortion(!), while a more typical Heino offering is Die lustigen Holzhackerbuam (The Lusty Wood-Cutter Boys).


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There have been two recent Image comics that have dealt with a group of teenagers in typical "coming of age" type stories, often homaging back to the '80s teen movies done by Rob Reiner and Stephen Speilberg. However, each book appears to be taking a different approach and it's interesting to compare and contrast between them.
Plutona is by Jeff Lemire and Emi Lenox, with colors by Jordie Bellaire. The story involves a group of five kids in Metro City: Mei, her younger brother Mike, her friend Diane, bully Ray, and social outcast Teddy. Teddy, it turns out, is a "capespotter" — he dutifully records the appearances of each one. Except at the end of the first issue, the five kids find something in the woods: the dead body of Plutona, a superhero.
Yes, it's Stand by Me with superheroes, but the story itself has some great characterization and build up. Each character feels incredibly real and not just some cut out from an '80s teen movie. Mei is friends with Diane, but she also seems to take her for granted; Ray is a bully, but for reasons it turns out are quite tragic, with a horrible home life (and yes, he is our John Bender for the book); and Teddy, well, Teddy seems to want nothing more than to be a superhero.
Lemire's writing is excellent and Emi Lenox's art is astounding (Bellaire is, of course, on point, like all the other comics she colors). And Lemire writes and draws a backup strip for each issue called Plutona's Last Adventure.
Paper Girls is by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang, with colors by Matt Wilson. The story is about four twelve-year-old girls who deliver newspapers: Erin, Mac, Tiffany, and KJ. The story actually starts in the morning of the day after Halloween in 1988, with Erin delivering papers on her route when she encounters the rest of the Paper Girls. Together, as they ride through town on their bicycles, they encounter someone that looks like a monster...and something strange that looks awfully like a spaceship.
In fact, Image has described the comic as "Stand by Me meets War of the Worlds," but, again, it all works. Each girl gets good characterization, with Erin (the rookie) and Mac (the "bad" girl) getting the most of it and the mystery slowly unfolding makes everything incredibly suspenseful.
Vaughan writes extraordinary well, but it's Cliff Chiang's artwork that is just killing it. I mean, just look at this artwork:
Matt Wilson's colors also clearly define everything, giving everyone the purplish glow of the semi-darkness of pre-morning.
Both of these books could be considered coming of age stories: one of them mixed with the superhero genre, the other mixed with science fiction. They contain homages to various '80s teen movies, like Monster Squad and ET.
And both are incredibly good. I would recommend reading them both.


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The Tourism Call Center of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage dealt with more than 14,000 complaints during 2018. The complaints included pricing violations in all the sectors that are related to tourism.
If we add to this number the complaints that the Commission received on social media and other complaints that did not reach the tourism call center, then I think we are facing major dissatisfaction with the national tourism sector.
Despite the efforts by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage to activate the tourism sector and the many initiatives launched, domestic tourism is still facing many obstacles.
Some of these obstacles include the poor services compared to the high prices charged in hotels, furnished apartments and parks. There are dangerous roads that link cities and provinces. There is an absence of good gas stations and rest areas with basic services. There is also the rising cost of public transportation, such as planes, buses and trains.
Although it is well known that train ticket prices are the cheapest worldwide, in Saudi Arabia they are the most expensive. For example, the cost of a round trip economy train ticket from Makkah to Madinah on the Haramain railway is SR315 per person. Another obstacle that faces domestic tourism is the poor presentation and promotion of tourist sites.
Lastly, according to statistical reports, the amount of money Saudis spend on tourism abroad has in some years been more than 12 percent of total government spending. This amounted to half a trillion riyals between 2007 and 2016.
When will Saudis benefit from domestic tourism in their own country? How can we prevent billions of riyals from leaving the country, which could be used to generate thousands of jobs for our youth.
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Are Transgender Veterans at Greater Risk of Suicide?
Veterans of the U.S. armed forces who have received a diagnosis consistent with transgender status are more likely to have serious suicidal thoughts and plans to attempt suicide.
Iraq War Vet Tossed Out of Cab For Kissing Boyfriend
A Washington state gay veteran who served two tours in Iraq says he was discriminated against for kissing his boyfriend when a Yellow Cab driver tossed them out of his car on the evening of July 4.
DVA Recognizes Lesbian War Widow as a Surviving Spouse
The Department of Veterans Affairs has decided to retroactively recognize the nation's first known same-sex war widow, Tracy Johnson, as the legal spouse of the late SSG Donna Johnson killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
Wounded Service Women Take Western River Rafting Trip
Western River Expeditions and Wounded Warriors team up for a four-day Colorado River rafting trip for up to 25 service women who have experienced emotional or physical trauma from their recent overseas tours of duty.
Rosemary Williams Keynotes AMPA Gala
Rosemary F. Williams will keynote AMPA's inaugural national gala dinner on May 17 in Washington, DC.
No Military Burial for Wife of 74-Year-Old Lesbian Navy Veteran
Idaho says it's a no-go for 74-year-old U.S. Navy veteran Madelynn Taylor to be buried with her wife Jean Mixner's ashes -- at least not as long as that state continues to ban same-sex marriage.
LGBT Servicemembers at Greater Health Risk
Hunter College's Center for HIV Educational Studies & Training's study found that harassment, victimization, mental health, substance abuse and sexual risk behaviors face LGBT service members in the U.S. military.
Pentagon to Extend Benefits to Gay Service Spouses
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the Pentagon will begin the process to extend health care, housing and other federal benefits to the same-sex spouses of military members as soon as possible.
Repeal of DADT Just the Beginning, Says OutServe SLDN
At the OutServe-SLDN national dinner, leaders and veterans took a moment to celebrate their gains before refocusing on the mission -- to serve and protect LGBT servicemembers.
Deal Restores Severance Pay for Gay Military Members
Dozens of gay and lesbian former military service members who were discharged due to their homosexuality will receive the rest of their severance pay under a settlement approved Monday by a federal court.
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Following the inaugural release campaign last year, Rhino's Rocktober returns next month with a line-up of limited edition vinyl to celebrate rock.
The first round of releases will be available on October 3, including Alice Cooper's Love It To Death on black and white swirl vinyl and Velvet Underground's Loaded on gold-coloured vinyl.
Fifteen rock records will be released as part of the campaign with new releases every Tuesday between October 3 and October 24.
Rocktober 2017 also features Chicago, Dr Feelgood, Faces, Grateful Dead, Jane's Addiction, Nickelback (pictured), Skid Row, Testament and ZZ Top.
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Another pair of UL's done and ready to hit the road. Did these in more of a earth tone chestnut brown and gold trim.
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"If you say that getting the money is the most important thing, you'll spend your life completely wasting your time. You'll be doing things you don't like doing in order to go on living, that is to go on doing things you don't like doing, which is stupid. Better to have a short life, doing what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts
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The Tia Maria + Coffee Project bar will offer drinks crafted by expert baristas and renowned mixologists.
During the day the Tia Maria + Coffee Academy will stage coffee masterclasses with Square Mile Coffee Roasters' Anette Moldvaer and Tia Maria ambassador Rod Eslamieh.
By night, visitors can sample a newly crafted menu of coffee cocktails, created by expert baristas and renowned mixologists.
Tia Maria will also be providing music sessions throughout the week across the whole LCW Village.
The event runs on Monday between 5pm-9.30pm, Tues-Sat midday-9.30pm and Sun midday-7pm.
At the end of last year Tia Maria launched a limited edition bottle with Grazia.
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Inter make 'serious' push for Sturridge as Sevilla consider offer for Liverpool striker
Inter are in pole position to recruit Daniel Sturridge on loan this month, but the striker is hoping Sevilla will also present a solid formal offer to Liverpool.
The Liga side are the England international's first-choice option, but have only put in a check over his availability.
Inter, however, have submitted a "serious" proposal to sign the 28-year-old until the end of the season, which includes a substantial loan fee, the full assumption of his salary and a path to making the deal permanent.
The Serie A outfit have made it quite clear in their professional handling of matters that they are resolute in securing Sturridge's services, which has encouraged the forward.
Sevilla's interest in Sturridge is further complicated by their pursuit of Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea .
The 24-year-old had seemed certain to switch to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan for the rest of the campaign, but the London club's difficulty in the transfer market is hampering that move.
Blues boss Antonio Conte wanted to bring in Andy Carroll before letting the Belgium international, who is also on Borussia Dortmund's radar, leave Stamford Bridge.
But the West Ham target man has suffered an ankle injury, which has left Chelsea scrambling and Sevilla frustrated.
Vincenzo Montella's side, who have conceded more than they have scored in La Liga this season, are now considering making an official submission to Liverpool for Sturridge's services.
They have been made aware it would need to match what Inter have put on the table.
Sturridge, who has previously revealed his fascination with Spanish and the intention to increase his vocabulary in the language, was an unused substitute during the 3-3 Champions League draw at Sevilla in November.
He has been handed just five starts for Liverpool this season, and following a muscle issue, as well as illness which he has shaken off, he has not featured in a matchday squad since the 7-0 victory over Spartak Moscow on December 6.
The former Chelsea and Manchester City man is desperate to secure regular minutes in order to make England's World Cup squad, with West Ham and Southampton also monitoring his situation.
Liverpool were initially unwilling to countenance a loan move for Sturridge, placing a £30 million valuation on the marksman.
However, having only received approaches over a temporary arrangement thus far, the Merseysiders are looking to settle on the best deal for the club and player before the window closes.


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Kentucky has been hit the hardest by the opioid epidemic. Sons, daughters, parents, even grandparents have struggled with addiction issues. Often, this comes from getting hooked on different types of pain medication and not being able to stop.
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It's no secret that the opioid epidemic is one of the largest problems America is facing. And here in Kentucky we are reminded the devastating effects every day.
There's often not one specific cause of addiction but a combination of things. Most people began using pain medication like hydrocodone or Percocet.
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Mental Health, Trauma, and Chronic Pain can influence the development of an addiction.
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Holiday Ham
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|Chimpanzee Faces Under the Magnifying Glass: Emerging Methods Reveal Cross-Species Similarities and Individuality
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|Independently, we created descriptive systems to characterize chimpanzee facial behavior, responding to a common need to have an objective, standardized coding system to ask questions about primate facial behaviors. Even with slightly different systems, we arrive at similar outcomes, with convergent conclusions about chimpanzee facial mobility. This convergence is a validation of the importance of the approach, and provides support for the future use of a facial action coding system for chimpanzees,ChimpFACS. Chimpanzees share many facial behaviors with those of humans. Therefore, processes and mechanisms that explain individual differences in facial activity can be compared with the use of a standardized systems such asChimpFACSandFACS. In this chapter we describe our independent methodological approaches, comparing how we arrived at our facial coding categories. We present some Action Descriptors (ADs) from Gaspar's initial studies, especially focusing on an ethogram of chimpanzee and bonobo facial behavior, based on studies conducted between 1997 and 2004 at three chimpanzee colonies (The Detroit Zoo; Cleveland Metroparks Zoo; and Burger's Zoo) and two bonobo colonies (The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium; The Milwaukee County Zoo). We discuss the potential significance of arising issues, the minor qualitative species differences that were found, and the larger quantitative differences in particular facial behaviors observed between species, e.g., bonobos expressed more movements containing particular action units (Brow Lowerer, Lip Raiser, Lip Corner Puller) compared with chimpanzees. The substantial interindividual variation in facial behavior within each species was most striking. Considering individual differences and the impact of development, we highlight the flexibility in facial activity of chimpanzees. We discuss the meaning of facial behaviors in nonhuman primates, addressing specifically individual attributes of Social Attraction, facial expressivity, and the connection of facial behavior to emotion. We do not rule out the communicative function of facial behavior, in which case an individual's properties of facial behavior are seen as influencing his or her social life, but provide strong arguments in support of the role of facial behavior in the expression of internal states.
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Purple & Aqua Carnival Baby Girl Shower
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Because it was time for our county fair, we decided to use a playful vintage carnival/fair theme. As a twist for this playful girl baby shower, we used a purple and aqua color scheme with carnival stripes and dots all over. Various vintage carnival concepts were used throughout the shower.
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What People Ate
The carnival wouldn't have been complete without the traditional carnival food. Sausage dogs with onions and peppers, macaroni and cheese bites, French fries, and mini corn dogs were just some of the carnival favorites that were served.
What People Drank
Freshly made lemonade was served in vintage mason jars filled with lemon slices.
Desserts included mini funnel cakes, chocolate covered cheesecake pops, and caramel apples.
Party Favors
A purple and aqua "Sweets & Treats" table was set up for guests to help themselves and fill up the "Thank you" goody bags. Treats such as swirly pops, rock candy sticks, gumballs, jelly beans, M&Ms, gummy bears, gummy cokes, salt water taffy, and adorable cotton candy cups adorned the table along with cookies and the cake. Cookies were in the shape of carnival favorites; a carnival tent, a popcorn box, cotton candy, and an admission ticket with the baby's name and date of the shower.
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With matcha as its secret ingredient, this smoothie is packed with energy. The spinach helps your immune system and the dates have natural sugar that gives even more energy and keeps the smoothie low in calories. Have this smoothie in the morning for the ultimate energy boost.
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Tower Hamlets Labour councillor resigns today blaming it on government NHS cuts
PUBLISHED: 17:09 23 March 2012
A Tower Hamlets Labour councillor has resigned today blaming it on the Tory government's NHS cuts.
Weavers councillor Anna Lynch, who worked as a nurse at the London Chest Hospital in Bethnal Green, said she is having to move to Somerset for work.
A by-election for her seat will be held on May 3 coinciding with the London Mayoral election.
Cllr Lynch said: "It is with sadness that today I resigned as a councillor representing Weavers ward. I work in the NHS and as a result of the Tory-led government's cuts, I have had to move out of London for work, making it impossible to continue to keep my commitment to represent those that elected me.
"It's been a difficult decision because I love living here and I love representing Weavers. "I'm proud of the work I've done with residents and my ward colleague Cllr Abdul Mukit over the past two years, including getting the council and police to take anti-social behaviour more seriously in the ward, campaigning against the problems caused by the growing night-time economy locally and stopping the independent Tower Hamlets Mayor from closing Rushmead One Stop Shop."
It is understood the Labour Group will shortly select a new candidate to fight the by-election her resignation causes.
Leader of the Labour Group Joshua Peck said: "I'm very sad Anna has had to resign as she has served Weavers ward well but I wish her well in her new job."
"We will fight hard to elect a new Labour councillor to stand up for Weavers residents".
Another Tower Hamlets by-election will be held for Spitalfields and Banglatown ward on April 19 after disgraced independent benefit fraud councillor Shelina Akhtar was barred from office.
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