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On the next few pages, you can enter the information required for your child's pre-registration. This will include basic information about your child, contact information for parents/guardians,
emergency contact information, and transportation information.
Depending on what grade your child will be entering, the school will require certain documents to complete the Registration process. Please visit
our district site for specific information.
We look forward to engaging parents and students to help each child reach their potential. After completing the online Pre-Registration forms, you will have the opportunity to visit
our Parent Engagement page. This site will help get you set up with PowerSchool, show you how to stay connected with your child's school, and inform you about our many volunteer opportunites.


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Display Accademia Statute (italian version)
Organization, Management, and Control Model (pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/01)
Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia has adopted the Organization, Management, and Control Model provided for by Legislative Decree no. 231 of 08 June 2001, which introduced a regime of criminal liability borne by the company for certain types of offences.
The Organization, Management, and Control Model, originally adopted by the Board of Directors meeting of 01 February 2010, was updated and supplemented in connection with the legislative interventions taking place over the years, which have broadened the category of predicate offences of administrative liability pursuant to Decree no. 231/01, until being approved in final version with the Board of Directors decision dated 12 February 2016.
The adopted Model represents Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia's will to fully conform to the principles of the laws in the matter of transparency and sense of responsibility in internal relations and with the outside world.
The general part of the model, the code of ethics, and the disciplinary system are accessible at the links below.
In line with ANACs President's determination no. 8 of 17 June 2015, the model was supplemented with the three-year corruption prevention plan to which the three-year integrity and transparency plan (accessible in the "Transparent administration" section) belongs.
Display the Organization, Management, and Control Model (italian version)
Display the Disciplinary System (italian version)

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Luis Vasquez is The Soft Moon, one of the many proprietors of a recent moon-motivated artist epithet – see: Moon Duo, Moon Dust, Moon Hooch, Moon King, etc. Vasquez released his third LP, Deeper, back in March via Captured Tracks. Today, the Oakland post-punk experimentalist announced a two-volume collection of remixes inspired by the 2015 record.
In conjunction with the announcement, The Soft Moon shared a Phase Fatale remix of Deeper single, "Desertion." The Berlin-based producer brings an even more pronounced caustic complexion to the nefarious industrialism of Vasquez. It's motoric and profoundly grim – prepare yourself.
Deeper Remixed Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 – co-released by Captured Tracks and Berlin label aufnahme + wiedergabe – arrive on February 5 and 19, respectively. Be careful not to get lost in the darkness.


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The Philippine Nationality Room is the first room to be dedicated since 2015.
If you go to the Philippine Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, you will be in the past and the future all at once. Crafted to look like a Filipino classroom from the 1890s, this thirty-first addition to the Nationality Rooms cleverly hides all its current technology, so as not to disrupt the historical feel.
Dedicated on June 9, 2019, after twenty years of hard work, the Philippine Nationality Room is a project Allen & Shariff proudly provided ME/FP engineering design services. It was a challenge and a joy to work on.
The room's paneled bay windows, which nearly span the length of one wall and slide open, are made of pale capiz (oyster shells). Cane-backed chairs await students over the wide-plank African mahogany floors. The unpainted walls are full of traditional Filipino artwork and a Venetian mirror. At the head of the room, a custom-made cabinet was created to conceal current classroom technology, such as computer projection and audio/visual controls. When these items are not in use, the cabinet can be closed to give the appearance of a vintage chest of drawers.
General room lighting was needed for this classroom, but this was not something available in the 1890s, so it had to be hidden and disguised. A light cove was developed to conceal the general room lighting. In addition, special custom-made chandeliers were hung to give the room a candle-lit feel.
The heating and air conditioning needed to be upgraded, as well. The old-fashioned cast iron radiators located below the windows were replaced with new three-row copper fin tube radiators, specially designed with a vintage-style custom enclosure matching 1890's Philippine décor. For the air conditioning, linear supply air diffusers were used to blend into the wood-slatted ceiling. Special remote-controlled volume dampers were fitted into the ductwork mounted above the inaccessible ceiling to control air volumes. Linear return air grilles were fitted into the lighting cove, hiding them from sight. Finally, a custom-fabricated access panel was created to provide access to the above-ceiling VAV supply air box. It was blended into the slotted wood ceiling to be as unobtrusive as possible.
The original fire protection sprinklers were replaced with new concealed sprinklers with square cover plates. Just like the VAV supply air box access panel, the square cover plates blend in with the linear lines of the slotted wood ceiling.
When the room is not in use as a classroom, keeping all the technology and features hidden provides the ambiance of the old-world Philippines. What a beautiful project to be a part of.
Learn more about our capabilities and experience in education projects.


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Rugged Connector Market Challenges Analyzed in Updated Topical Report Published at MarketPublishers.com
02 Mar 2012 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – Rugged connectors can be designed specifically for duty in harsh environments, or a commercial-grade connector can be modified to survive harsh environments. A wide variety of rugged and ruggedized connectors are now being utilized from pole to pole. What factors are driving the demand for rugged and sealed connectors? What new types have recently been introduced into the market? What does the future of the industry look like? What specific design enhancements enable a connector to perform in harsh environments? How is the degree of sealing and resistance to mechanical forces quantified? What new rugged and ruggedized connectors have recently been introduced into the market? Answers to all these key questions and many more are available in the report.
Updated market research report "Rugged Connectors Meet Emerging Application Challenges" drawn up by Bishop & Associates provides in-depth analysis of connectors used in environmentally challenging environments. It identifies the key characteristics of rugged and ruggedized connectors, thoroughly examines market segments. Data provided for each market segment includes critical performance attributes, connector types, typical applications, applicable industry standards, list of major suppliers, and technology/application trends. Furthermore, forecast through 2016 by product type and region with 5-year CAGR is also provided.
Market segments utilizing rugged connectors include: aerospace, agricultural, broadcast TV, civilian and military surveillance, embedded computer, geophysical exploration and production, heavy transportation, industrial, marine, medical, military, nuclear, portable test equipment, renewable energy, telecom, test and burn-in sockets.
Report Details:
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Published: February, 2012
Pages: 460
Price: US$ 4.950,00
More updated and new market research reports by the publisher can be found at Bishop & Associates page.
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Good blog! I really love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified whenever a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day!
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Hand drawn and printed by hand on antique presses at the Noteworthy letterpress studio, Noteworthy Paper & Press & Press in Missoula, Montana. Printed on bright white 100% archival cotton paper with a 30% post consumer waste envelope in green color.
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Speedcast Launches Electronic Distribution of eNavigation Charts Through Partnership with SRH Marine
14 Mar, 2018, 12:00 GMT
New Speedcast Navigation as a Service™ Streamlines Vessel Technical Management
SYDNEY, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world's most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions, is partnering with SRH Marine to provide Maritime vessels with Navigation as a Service (NaaS), a simplified electronic distribution of electronic navigational charts and updates. Speedcast NaaS is powered by Speedcast's SIGMA Gateway platform and SRH Marine's Pilot.
The Maritime world is becoming increasingly digitalized and Speedcast Navigation as a Service will simplify the delivery of electronic navigational charts and updates to assist navigation across the oceans. Speedcast Navigation as a Service, with its remote monitoring and data analytics capabilities, brings Maritime navigation into the digital age and will enable simpler eNavigation regulatory compliance.
"Speedcast Navigation as a Service is an excellent example of our increased focus on innovation that brings the benefits of leading-edge technologies to our customers," said Tim Bailey, Executive Vice President, Products, Marketing and Business Development, Speedcast. "Speedcast NaaS represents the next step in eNavigation, ensuring that vessels receive chart updates faster and with greater cost efficiency."
Commercial vessels rely on distribution of physical media across the globe to keep a vessel's electronic charts up to date. This method is time consuming and expensive, with updated chart media frequently not reaching its target vessel in a timely way. This can potentially cause regulatory and safety issues. Speedcast NaaS efficiently distributes relevant eNavigation charts and updates to a vessel via Inmarsat Fleet Xpress, Fleet Broadband or Speedcast's Ku network. NaaS is a fully managed value add solution, supplied via SIGMA Gateway or SIGMA Xtreme and is provided as part of a monthly communications service. The single invoice approach provides simplified manageability for vessel owners and operators.
"SRH Marine is excited to deliver the future of digital services with Speedcast via NaaS, with SRH Pilot and SIGMA Gateway. NaaS will revolutionise the electronic navigation world, helping vessels navigate safely and more cost effectively and ensuring customers' return on investment," said Panayiotis Giannoulis, COO SRH Marine.
Speedcast NaaS is available through Speedcast's SIGMA Gateway and SIGMA Xtreme and requires no additional hardware. This announcement furthers Speedcast's increased focus to streamline operations and provide an exceptional customer experience. With 1,300 employees, customers in more than 100 countries, more than 250 field engineers globally and four 24/7 worldwide customer support centres, plus a few regional ones, Speedcast is changing the way customers see remote communications providers.
For more information about Speedcast, visit: www.speedcast.com.
About Speedcast International Limited
Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) is the largest provider of remote communications and IT services in the world. Speedcast's fully managed service is delivered via a leading global, multi-access-technology, multi-band and multi-orbit network of 70+ satellites and an interconnecting global terrestrial network, bolstered by extensive on the ground local support from 40+ countries. This global "network of networks" allows customers to fully rely on the most robust, integrated infrastructure available in the market for their mission critical applications. Speedcast is uniquely positioned as a strategic business partner, tailoring communications, IT and digital solutions to meet unique customer needs and enable business transformation. Speedcast extends its managed services through differentiated technology offerings including cyber-security, crew welfare, content solutions, data and voice applications and network systems integration services. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 2,000 customers in over 140 countries in sectors such as Maritime, Energy, Mining, Enterprise, Media, Cruise, NGOs and Government. Learn more at www.speedcast.com. Social Media: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook
About SRH MARINE SAIT
SRH is a leader in marine electronics established in Greece with subsidiaries in UK, Cyprus, Middle East and Spain. SRH operations are based on sales of navigation and communication equipment, spare parts, distribution of digital services, technical services, full maintenance agreements and a global after sales service/support network for more than 20 years, 24/7 remote support and 26 service engineers along with 50 back office staff guarantees the timely and efficient delivery of SRH solutions. For more information about SRH Marine SAIT, visit www.srhmar.com.
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Included complimentary on all NEW vehicles from Cedar City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!
It's no secret that people are keeping their vehicles longer and driving them farther than ever before. Because we want you to be our customer for life, our dealership is proud to provide a Lifetime Limited Powertrain Warranty on our new vehicles at no additional cost. We want you to have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are covered for the cost of critical mechanical breakdowns.
When you purchase a NEW vehicle from Cedar City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, you get much more than the exhilarating driving experience that comes standard.
A Cedar City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram LIFETIME WARRANTY is valid from the original vehicle sale date, throughout the original customer's lifetime or until the customer no longer owns the vehicle.
This is an inclusionary warranty, which means only named components are covered. The warranty is limited to these listed parts.
The deductible is the amount the customer must pay for each covered repair.
Registration Date
A $0 deductible applies for the first 5 years, when covered repair is performed at Cedar City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. If covered repair is performed elsewhere a $100 deductible applies. After 5 years a $300 deductible applies.
The limited warranty does not apply to:
- Vehicles used for commercial, business or government purposes.
- Vehicles used for or equipped for competitive driving, racing, contests of speed, towing a trailer, boat, or other vehicle unless vehicle is equipped with a tow package which meets or exceeds the vehicle manufacturer's towing package specifications.
- Any damage or loss due to water, rust or contamination.
- Any expense incurred in connection with repairs performed without receipt of prior authorization from Warranty Plan Administrator.
- Any mechanical failure caused by sludge buildup, contaminants, foreign objects, improper amount or type of fluids, lubricants, coolants, or refrigerants, or lack of required maintenance.
- Any damage resulting from continued operation or caused by owner's failure to take reasonable precautions to prevent further damage to the vehicle when an apparent problem exists.
- Any resulting or subsequent damage to or from a non-covered part.
- The vehicle if the odometer is inoperative or has been altered or tampered with during the time you owned your vehicle so that the actual mileage cannot be determined.
- The vehicle if it has been modified or if it has any alterations to the power train, the suspension (including tire or wheel sizes or offsets) or the exhaust system not approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
- Any loss or expense due to failures caused by overheating.
- Any loss normally covered by an automobile insurance policy including injury or death to any person or persons.
If the owner fails to maintain the vehicle according to the requirements below, coverage under this Limited Warranty will be restricted or denied.
Leased vehicles, See dealer for current exclusions.
- It is the owner's responsibility to maintain and service the vehicle. Owner shall return the vehicle to Cedar City Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to determine the problem and the cause of mechanical failure. If this is not possible, call the plan Administrator for instructions.
- Owner must authorize any charges necessary to determine the cause of the failure. This includes necessary diagnostic and teardown charges.
This Limited Warranty provides coverage in the United States, including its territories and possessions, and Canada only for failures due solely to the mechanical failure of a Covered Part.
This Limited Warranty is issued by Cedar City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram only and not by the manufacturer of the Vehicle. This Limited Warranty is neither cancelable nor transferable. This Limited Warranty is included without additional cost as part of the purchase price of the Vehicle.
Contact your Cedar City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service department for claims and claim information requests. If you have any questions, please call us toll free at (435) 586-9435.


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In order to download, install and update FREE apps on an iPad, you will need to setup a free iTunes account/Apple ID. It is strongly recommended that you do NOT use an existing personal iTunes account and that you setup a separate iTunes account using your BSD email account.
Apple has created instructions on how to setup a free iTunes account without requiring the use of a credit card. You can accomplish this right on the iPad (look at the second section of the page).
I have also created step by step instructions with screenshots. Take a look below:
1. Open the "Settings" app
2. Select "Store" on the left and, if you see an email address already in the "Apple ID" section, tap it. If not, skip to step 4
3. Tap "Sign Out"
4. Open the "App Store" app
5. Find a free app and tap the "Free" button
6. Tap the "Install app" button
7. Tap "Create New Apple ID"
8. Tap "Next"
9. Scroll down to the bottom of the agreement and tap "Agree"
10. Tap "Agree" again
11. Enter your BSD email address and choose a password. Note Apple's requirements for your password
12. Scroll down and choose three security questions and answers
13. Scroll down and enter a "Date of Birth" and then tap "Next"
14. Tap "None"
15. Even though you are creating the account without choosing a credit card, Apple still requires you to enter your name, address and phone number. You can always enter the address and phone number of your school. Scroll down and enter your name, address and phone number, then tap "Next"
16. An email will be sent to the email address you entered earlier in the process. Tap "Done"
17. Using a computer (it's easier), go to your BSD email and look for the verification email from Apple. Follow the directions to verify your new Apple ID/iTunes account.
18. Once you've successfully verified your Apple ID/iTunes account, open the "Settings" app
19. Select "Store" on the left and tap "Sign In"
20. Tap "Use Existing Apple ID"
21. Enter your new Apple ID and password
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Lantek Corporation has 190,232 line items in stock that are available for next-day shipping. Search today.
Anti-Counterfeiting & Traceability
Counterfeitting costs billions of dollars, cripples production runs and can even endanger life. Lantek Corporation is committed to continuously tackling the threat of counterfeit electronic components.
The semiconductor industry is incredibly important to the global economy and, of course, that of the United States. In America, the entire sector is worth in the region of $170 billion, supports over one million jobs and is the country's fourth biggest export after airplanes, refined oils and motor vehicles.
However, this comes at a cost. The Semiconductor Industry Association estimates that counterfeiting costs $7.5 billion a year in lost revenues and this staggering amount is arguably under-estimated. With large profits as the prize, the market has become flooded with fraudulent parts that often get lost in the supply chains of companies both large and small.
Just the presence of one forged component is one too many. These parts pose a serious financial and legal liability to the entire electronics industry as the presence of a solitary fake component can have grave consequences.
Since our foundation in 1994, we have been committed to tackling this problem.
As an independent distributor of electronic components, we deal with hard-to-find and obsolete components on a daily basis. Because of this, we have to be on our guard to protect our valued customers against the threats that counterfeiting poses.
For more than twenty years, we have constantly invested in and improved our anti-counterfeiting procedures and monitored our relationships with our suppliers. Alongside this, we ensure that specialized purchasing is done centrally, something which gives us the chance to implement greater safety and quality checks on the components that we source for our customers.
But our preventative steps do not end at the sourcing stage. When the goods arrive at our headquarters, we perform a number of inspections to ensure the legitimacy of the parts. These steps can include visual and high-resolution optical checks, digital micrometer measurements and chemical testing.
We also work with semiconductor manufacturers and other distributors to trace and monitor the presence of counterfeit components, tracing these parts back to source.
Lantek Corporation wants to help combat these risks posed by counterfeit electronic components.
We will continue to provide updates on the steps that we are taking to secure our customers' supply chains and to eliminate counterfeiting from the electronics industry altogether.


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Youth Hunting Day
Event Planning
Future Plans
Revelance to Stewardship
Contact Us
Welcome to the Youth Hunting Day Planning Tool Kit website. It has been created through a cooperative effort between the Elgin Stewardship Council, Perth Stewardship Network as a planning aid to assist other organizations in running a successful event.
Most hunting organizations in Ontario would agree that recruitment and retention of new hunters is probably the most significant challenge facing them in ensuring our hunting heritage is protected and that the passion for this sport carries on to future generations.
In response to this challenge and the long history that hunters have with conservation of our natural resources, the stewardship councils developed the Youth Hunting Day event. Simply stated, it provides Apprentices in the province's Hunter Apprenticeship Safety Program with a high quality hunting experience in a safe environment.
Funding to support this web site and the companion products was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources'- Ontario Stewardship Opportunity Fund. The information, ideas and tips are based on the 10 successful events held since 2005 and should be viewed as a useful planning tool in developing an event for your area.
Information provided in this website is for guidance purposes only; the Stewardship Councils are not responsible for the use or misuse of the information by others.
Starting an Event
If you are looking to start an event like this for your area, please consider the proven model that we have developed. It is our goal to expand this event to more than 40 counties across southern Ontario in the next five years, and with your help, it can be achieved. Also, if you do plan to proceed with an event, kindly let us know through the
contact us
including the date, location, sponsoring group and if you have found the web site helpful.
Planning Toolkit is available on CD to Order please
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Anyway first, about yesterday though. I found a good concealer and powder surprisingly, from Mac! Why do I say surprisingly? I say that because I always thought Mac is not suitable for me, because it seemed so American-focussed and I thought their colours will be more for Western skintones than Asian. But I was totally wrong. I went to the Mac counter after checking out Japanese cosmetic counters and Bobbi Brown, so I was thinking, I will try my luck with Mac. Interestingly, I spent only 2 minutes talking to the counter girl about concealer and powder, and in my heart had already decided I will buy those colours she recommended. Even before she let me try them on my face! So, when she said, "Let's try on your face," I had full confidence it will be a match and truly, they were good matches, plus the concealer is both moisturising and conceals well. I used both this morning, the powder over my Legere BB cream and felt my face looked very smooth, finished yet natural (I apply with a brush). I'm now a huge Mac fan and convert. I believe I will keep buying these base products in future as they are both good and not that pricey for the quality and great finish they produce. And will probably explore their colours too in future. In addition, I cut my hair and bought some hair products in the effort to try give my hair some volume. I can't help my hairloss. It runs in the family on my mom's side, we all lose hair early, but I could try to do the best with what I have. I bought velcro rollers to roll my hair after I showder in the morning, to create some volume. I am trying to avoid heating products like hair dryers to hopefully keep whatever hair I have left, in a healthy condition. My hair dries very fast anyway, due to the lack of it. LOL! I also bought hair spray that I saw on Bittenbefore's blog - Air Arrange! And more stuff... here's a photo of all the things I bought yesterday! I overspent, truly! (How could I have spent so much on so little???) I have to say, the clay(?) shampoo is really good! It doesn't foam very much but cleans off everything without stripping the hair dry. It says alot that I've found this a good shampoo, because I have really oily scalp but limp and dry hair that's really a terror to manage (bad hair days everyday). This shampoo doesn't have sodium lauryl sulfate. Maybe that's the key. Anyway today, I was so stressed at work, so right after I completed all my work at the end of the work day, I ran out of the office and drove straight to Takashimaya. Then, I immediately bought the Kose and Kanebo items I fought against buying yesterday ... And though I feel I've spent waaaaaaay too much, I feel so contented now ...
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Shopping And More Shopping!
I went shopping yesterday determined to buy some Japanese cosmetics but though I spent more than 2 hours walking about trying the colours, I ended up not getting any. I did have a thought I might still go back and try out Lunasol and Coffret Dor again, just to satisfy my yearnings. I don't understand why I am so hesitant. (But there's a later development from today ... which you can find out if you read on ...)
Posted by aichaku-愛着 at 09:47
Labels: coffret dor, hair, kanebo, kose, lunasol
3 comments:
- yda said...
hello Aichaku! I wanna try that Air arrange hairspray, where can I get that in SG? thanks so much! ^_^
- 22 November 2008 at 09:06
- aichaku-愛着 said...
Hi yda, I bought it from Nishino Pharmacy at the basement of Shaw House, where Isetan is located. Hope you can find it. It's very good to use.
- 22 November 2008 at 10:28
- yda said...
thanks so much!!!!
- 28 November 2008 at 15:49
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I was talking to a few friends about this problem I have when I sit down to write blog posts. I'll have this thing that I think is really important and interesting to share, such as, "You really need to salt and drain eggplant before cooking it. That will get rid of the funky bitter taste you can find in eggplant and keep it from soaking up all the oil in the house. By the way, please make this eggplant sauce. I can't stop eating it."
Halfway through writing the post, or maybe just before I hit "Publish," I get these other needling thoughts. "Some people can't afford eggplant. Some people can't afford fresh vegetables. What right have I to blather on about how bitter eggplant can be without using this technique? Shouldn't I be doing something to make sure people have food instead of making three batches of shakshuka just so I get the flavor right? Shouldn't I just be trying to make sure everyone can access eggplant instead of telling people how bitter it can be? Look at your life; look at your choices. Do eggplant cooking methods really matter? I mean, are these the big issues of our day?"
Then I do hit "Publish," and part of me is actually afraid someone will call me out in the comments. "Yoohoo, bozo! No one cares about how to cook eggplant. Maybe you should give your eggplant to other people if you find it so bitter!" No one does.
Sometimes I feel like my posts are just screaming "PRIVILEGE!" Not the level of privilege that involves bone China and and white gloves and a butler–the type of privilege that sneaks in unnoticed and makes me forget that owning a cast iron skillet and a gas range and having access to the farmers' market are all things I shouldn't take for granted.
My friends told me the other day that being aware of it is half the battle–but what's the other half? No one wants to read a blog that's all about a guilt trip. And since I love food because of the bodily and soulful pleasure I find in making and eating good food with good people, I wouldn't want to try to stifle that.
I think part of the reason I think so much about the culture of plenty is that I haven't always been here. My mom and I were talking recently about the "dark years" we spent not knowing where we would get food, looking for gas money under the couch cushions, showering at a friend's house. Ten years ago if you had told me I would have opinions on roast chicken and spend hours in the kitchen cooking for…the Internet…I wouldn't have believed you.
I probably would have ended up being a food lover no matter how my life turned out, but I bet that I'm a little more passionate about, say, chicken salad because I really, really know how much sharing a simple meal like this can change someone's day.
During that conversation about the ethics of food blogging, one of my friends ended up saying this, "I think you should keep cooking and writing about food because you love it." So, here I am.
I got the idea for this chicken salad while I was testing the recipe for this delicious roast chicken. Let's just say that I had A LOT of chicken in a small amount of time and I needed to find something to do with it. After tasting chicken salad from a perfectly roasted chicken, the canned kind just isn't that appealing. If you're not on a chicken roasting spree, just pick up a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store. I won't tell.
Not Your Average Chicken Salad
Serves 2-4
2 ½ cups roasted chicken
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill (about 1 frond)
3 Tablespoons finely diced white onion or shallot
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise
⅛ – ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt & fresh-cracked pepper
1. Chop chicken into ½-inch cubes. Use the skin for another purpose.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, seasoning with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
3. Serve immediately over lettuce and tomatoes, in a sandwich, or on crackers. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.


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Welcome to Dual Language Teacher Leadership at Roosevelt University. This site will provide educators with:
- Effective teaching practices
- Dual Language research
- Teaching positions in Dual Language
Stay tuned for exciting news and developments in the field of Dual Language Education.
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Just a few months ago, my and my family's life was radically turned upside down. If you read my blog post Life, Interrupted, you know exactly what I am talking about.
But if you are not sure, let me catch you up. Five months ago, I was walking in late to a meeting about an upcoming mission trip I was about to embark on with some of my best friends. As I was walking into the door, my mom called me. The only words I vividly remember hearing were "collapsed" "tumors" and "emergency room." I ran to the bathroom ("straight out of a movie" type scene), called my best friend and we sat on the church bathroom floor and cried together.
Later that week, I would drive home from college to spend a week in the hospital with my family. It was then confirmed that my mom had stage four colon cancer.
Fast forward to June 2017. My mom had been in alternative treatments for her cancer, rotating between chemotherapy and natural remedies for the past four months. Right when things were under control, we found out she had blood clots all over her body. This would create a spiral of unwanted and unwelcomed hurdles for her body and the doctors to overcome.
We took a family road trip to Wyoming in the midst of all of this. A week after we got back, my mom landed in the hospital again- only this time she would suffer a heart attack and a stroke. However, there was nothing we could do for either because of her blood clots. With lots of pain medicine and prayers, we sat with her through a 14-hour heart attack. A week later, she was put into hospice care.
A lot of pain, sleepless nights, anxiety, and a cloud of sadness has swept over us, no doubt. This is by far the most difficult season of life we have ever gone through. The Bible shares a similar story of human suffering in the book of Job. The majority of the 42 chapters are about human suffering, but God's sovereignty prevails in the end. Let me give you the rundown of Job's life.
Written like a narrative, we have an inside look on a heavenly court debate between God and Satan. Satan approaches the Lord after roaming about on the Earth and the Lord speaks to him.
"Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on Earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil." (Job 1:8 NIV)
Satan debates with God, saying that if He took everything away from his faithful servant, Job would curse his name. God knew that Job was totally devoted to Him. He told Satan he could take everything from him, but not lay a finger on him.
Satan did just that. Job's cattle were stolen. His servants were murdered. His sons and daughters died because of a collapsed house. He suffered from misery. He had agonizing sores all over his body, unending pain, and a total loss of dignity. He even longed for death.
He questions the same thing we tend to question a lot —why do bad things happen to good people? Job was inherently good. He had riches but still put God first. Like us, Job can only see our small, earthly view of suffering- he had no idea of God's greater intention.
"Why does God bother giving light to the miserable, why bother keeping bitter people alive, those who want in the worst way to die, and can't, who can't imagine anything better than death, who count the day of their death and burial the happiest day of their life? What's the point of life when it doesn't make sense, when God blocks all the roads to meaning?" Job 3:20-23 MSG
Much like Job, I have cried out to God asking what we have done to deserve this. I have begged to see tangible miracles, yet He stays quiet. I prayed in the Father's name to have my mom completely healed. I have pleaded with God asking for her to be healthy enough to watch my little sister graduate high school, help me pick out my wedding dress one day, or buy an RV with my dad and hit the road when they retire like they had always planned.
"But he stands alone (singular and sovereign), and who can oppose him? He does whatever He pleases. He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans He still has in store. That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me. Yet I am not silenced by the darkness, by the thick darkness that covers my face." Job 23:12-17 NIV
Job did not feel silenced because of the dark times he was walking through. He communicated his distress and misery to God. He had a fervent fear for the Lord, like we are called to have. We are able to see the bigger picture that Job was never able to see. The truth is this: we see a tiny crack compared to the things God sees. He sees from the very beginning to the very end. If we knew all of the facts, we would always choose God's way. Sometimes God ordains innocent suffering. He does this for many reasons:
- Our own strengthening: "Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 NIV
- Patient endurance to help others: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort." 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 NIV
- To bring God glory: "As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him." John 9:1-3 NIV
Job was prepared to DIE trusting in the name of God. It is true that sometimes we cannot trust God with our whole heart until our circumstances lead us into painful places. This is when we learn to lean not on our own understanding. THIS is how we obtain spiritual endurance much like Job did. Suffering also reveals the weakness of the things we usually lean on (friends, Netflix, food, alcohol, isolation).
We are brought to the end of ourselves through suffering.
God finally confronts Job in chapter 38, saying "Where were you when I laid the Earth's foundation?" Job 38:4 NIV.
After waiting 37 chapters for this moment, Job responded much how I would have.
"I'm speechless, in awe- words fail me. I should never have opened my mouth! I've talked too much, way too much. I'm ready to shut up and listen." Job 40:3-5 MSG
Through it all, Job did not curse God's name ONCE. While he was on Earth, he never had an idea about the conversation between God and Satan. This is where we are given a true example of walking by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Our human reasoning is inadequate! I can not think of a single reason for God putting my family through the trials we have been through these past five months and the much harder times to come. Much like Job, I have sleeplessness, a broken spirit, lack of peace (Job 3:26), and fractured plans (Job 17:11).
I believe with my whole heart that Jesus can and will heal my mom. My eyes have been shifted, however, to ask God to do whatever brings Him the most glory. I cannot see His intentions, but I will trust Him today, tomorrow, and for the rest of my life. This requires giving Him my everything, literally- my life, my worries, my time, my attitude, and the hardest- my family.
He has a reasoning for your suffering. Most of the time, you will never get to see the bigger picture. But rest assured that in the midst of your anguish, His goodness will prevail.


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Whether you are a dry or wet farm, there is potential to reduce feed costs and protect your business from volatile markets by making better use of grazed grass.
For Cheshire dairy farmer Graham Roberts running a low cost, simple forage-focused system ticks all the boxes when it comes to protecting himself against market volatility. So convinced is he, that he runs two tenanted farms under the same principles at Darnhall, Winsford.
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Mr Roberts explains: "The more cost you put in, the lower the value of what you get out at the end. I'm doing it this way as it works. Over the next 10 years I think farmers will need to look at their costs. We need to get better at understanding costs and if the job doesn't work with the labour units you've got, then things need to change. Labour is going to be a big issue."
Dairy Farm of 2027
This article is part of the Dairy Farm of 2027 series which looks at what the future may hold for the industry.
The spring calvers are able to graze for longer in autumn as they approach the end of their lactations, before going out early in spring to reach peak yield on new season grass.
The autumn calvers calve on standing hay in September and are then grazed, before being housed and fed with a mix of two-thirds grass silage and one-third wholecrop and maize, with all concentrates fed in the parlour as they build to peak and get ready for service. Both farms are on heavy clay soils which means grazing infrastructure is crucial to success.
As paddocks are of varying sizes, both herds are strip grazed. Multiple gateways and concrete sleeper tracks mean cows can access paddocks without poaching ground.
Mr Roberts says: "At Moors Lane [spring herd], we've got two big tracks in two directions which we can pull off and we've got plenty of gateways – that's the main thing. We've got six gateways into one 24-acre field." This proves particularly handy in spring, allowing fresh-calved cows to go out to grass around February time and get early grass growth under control for the season ahead.
At this time, cows are generally grazed from 7am to 12pm on tight paddocks which are back fenced to prevent them from poaching the whole field. Like many farmers, over the last three years, Mr Roberts has experienced sustained grass growth at the back end of the year, enabling cows to be grazed for longer.
This has meant planning grass requirements has been increasingly important to ensure grass is set up for spring. As the spring calvers are approaching the end of their lactation at this time, they are challenged to get more from grazing. Fields start to be shut up from October.
The team carefully calculate how many grazing feeds are needed from mid-October to December 1 when the spring herd is housed full-time. Grazing and buffer feed requirements are then planned accordingly.
Mr Roberts adds: "If you're not too careful, you can leave them out too long so you're moving your start date back in spring."
As the autumn calvers are freshly-calved, grazing residuals are not pushed in autumn. Instead, fresh cows graze to around 1,800kg DM/hectare and are then followed by dry cows which graze down to the target 1,600kg DM/ha. Having begun by measuring fields with a grass plate meter to create a grazing wedge, following years of experience, Mr Roberts now tends to rely on judgement, with the grass plate meter used a couple of times a month.
However, whichever method is used, the information is utilised to plan grazing strategy for the week ahead. This is written on two big, white boards where staff can clearly see where cows need to go and how the fields need to be split.
The team also operate a number of grazing management practices to promote maximum utilisation of grazed grass. These include:
The principles of the autumn and spring calving system are the same – to use grazed grass and forage as the foundations and compliment this with the correct bought-in feeds and minerals. The business' nutritionist Alan Webster, of Massey Feeds, runs through the key feeding considerations on a grazing system:
Cereal selection: In summer, the cereal source in parlour cake is swapped from wheat to barley. This is slower fermenting which complements the spring grass.
Fibre: Sugar beet is added to the parlour cake to provide fibre to complement the lush spring grass.
Protein levels: As the proportion of grazed grass in the diet increases, the total protein in the cake is reduced to 14%. Quality, bypass protein, such as hipro soya is also included to work with the rumen degradable protein in grass. As the season dictates, when more silage is introduced to the diet, cake protein levels will be increased to about 16%, up to 18% at housing.
Mineral needs: The spring calvers get a standard, liquid cattle mineral through their water. The autumn calvers receive a readily absorbed, chelated mineral pack which promotes good fertility while service is underway during housing.


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Photo: Left: Gov. Kim Reynolds; Right: Attorney General Tom Miller.
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September 26, 2019 01:08 PM
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has blocked Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller from joining 21 states and six large cities in a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy easing restrictions on coal-fired power plants.
Miller says he sought approval from the governor in July but Reynolds, a Republican and Donald Trump supporter, declined.
Miller, a Democrat, reached an agreement with Reynolds in May requiring him to get her consent before joining such lawsuits. In exchange, Reynolds vetoed a bill lawmakers passed that weakened the attorney general's powers.
Trump has replaced an Obama administration plan that required states to cut emissions from fossil fuel-burning power plants with a rule relaxing the state restrictions.
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Like the rest of the muscles in your body, the heart requires a steady supply of oxygenated blood in order to function. But heart muscle cells cannot extract oxygen directly from the blood that passes through the heart's chambers. Instead, the heart must pump blood to itself via the right coronary artery and left main coronary artery and their branches, which nourish every portion of the heart with oxygen and nutrients.
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Does Social Media Work for Business?
Ever since Social Media sites like Facebook and Twitter started attracting attention, both businesses and individuals have debated whether or not it really helped business and generated in profit. In today's post, I want to talk about my experiences and those of my clients and hopefully there will be a few takeaways that you can use.
It goes without saying that I am by no means an expert in Social Media. Unless you can claim thousands of hours using Social Media, no one is really an expert. When I started using Social Media, I really didn't see the value in it for business and to be honest, would NOT have bet anything that it would work or take off. And yet, here we are today with billions of dollars shared in the industry and some people (in fact quite a few) making a real good income from it.
My involvement began with my own use of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, StumbleUpon, and dozens of other services. After a few years and daily use (not to mention some great discussions with my neighbour Judy Kucharuk — President of Footprint Management Ltd – A consulting firm) I started offering services to my own clients and built a clientele in both Canada, the United States and South America. I have taught many businesses how to use Social Media and managed programs for them.
The exciting aspect of Social Media is that many people around the globe have embraced it and are active hours each day. For some, its an addiction. I myself can spend days on Pinterest and can thank my daughter for getting me addicted.
Explaining each Social Media type and how they work is information for a future article. My goal today is to share the fact that you can benefit (especially as a small to medium size business) from reaching out and using the tools available. The caveat is a simple one – don't go in with a single purpose of making money. That will come in time if you wish. What you can do though is develop relationships, share ideas and information on hobbies, likes and dislikes as well as communicate with friends, family and clients.
My first success came in communicating with family. That was followed up with clients and eventually with new followers or referrals from people discussing my "wide" variety of topics. Currently I have about 650 followers and that grows by about 2-3 per day. I maintain pages in both my own name (lets call that personal) as well as company pages (for sharing business information on my company). In some cases, there is cross over and this article probably falls into that category.
When I work with clients, the majority are interested in promoting their brand, geeing the word out and sharing information on their services and a healthy dash of personal information on family and hobbies. Many Facebook fans like the fact they can get to know a person more before they do business. Or they might find they don't like to do business based on information posted. I know myself, I get annoyed with people who swear on Social Media and I tend not to do business with them if it is a problem. Its not being judgemental (well maybe a bit) but the reality is we simply have choices and business today is done based on relationships.
From a business perspective, I want to say now that many people I meet (both individuals or companies) do not know how Social Media works or how they can benefit from it. It seems so social and simple. But don't fool yourself, you can do a lot of positive things for your business without coming across as a spammer or idiot.
As businesses starts to develop their campaigns and Social Media presence, its a good idea to research the topic or spend time speaking with someone using it so you can see the many benefits. Educating yourself surprisingly doesn't take as much time as you think.
Over the past few years, I offered services to clients as needed but I have started to see a trend:
- Many clients / small businesses don't know how to get started. For some its a waste of time.
- Some businesses are worried about posting the wrong information or hurting their brand. This can happen.
- Most businesses can list a few benefits but tend to miss the very valuable benefits. THey either don't see them or simply need someone to show them the benefits. They will then engage.
The other issue I run into is companies not knowing WHO should be posting and just what types of posts are acceptable. How personal should they get? Can staff joke or post funny pictures or stories? What is considered personal and not something you would post? You can see why its best to speak with someone who is experienced.
On many occasions, I will sit down, evaluate the business, talk to the management and staff and we will come up with a game plan that offers up direction and a clear strategy on moving ahead into Social Media. I start small and never recommend that you jump in and launch 10 accounts and then figure out how to create posts and content. Starting and them stopping is very bad and its like locking your front doors and leaving town.
Many businesses ask how to deal with negativity or people posting rude comments or criticisms about their business. Egos and human emotion come into play so its best to understand how to deal with the darker side of Social Media. A really good example I run into regularly is people claiming that its their legal right to post what they want ( and say what they want). Americans and Canadians have different rights and so it can get a bit frustrating for some. But these are all issues we discuss BEFORE jumping in with both feet.
So if a company wants to get started but doesn't know where to start, I recommend they consider hiring a Social Media Manager. This typically is a marketing related position (part-time or full-time) and they can get you setup and posting in a very short period of time. They can also show you when to post or explain how certain tools work that allow you to schedule your Social Media posts. Time of day when you release an announcement is critical to engaging the people following you and your business.
Today, many companies have marketing staff, graphic designers, programmers and coders, management members, HR staff and other positions. A common mistake is to hand them over responsibilities based on the fact that they have a Facebook account or love Pinterest and Twitter. They may not understand the business side and may not have an understanding of what is involved.
Companies need to think of Social Media Managers as team members who can work X hours a week and be a part of their PR and Marketing team. I don't suggest they hire a full-time person until they focus on what that person / consultant can do. This limits your risk and if they are a contract worker, this saves you money for benefits and salary perks. If it works out then you can hire full-time and integrate this person into your team.
Before I close, I want to say that I recently (3 months ago) started working daily on helping one of my clients develop a Social Media Plan. We started initially just sharing general information and described some of the services and products they offer. But we also posted industry stats and tips to help people. After a few months, we felt comfortable sharing the odd joke or information that we thought might benefit our followers. We also started providing Social Media posts that saved clients money. Announcements for surveys and contests came along and we balance the posts with valuable information. We also discussed how to integrate the posting and collecting of content that we post, with the existing staff. With training programs, we are starting to see some respectable results.
Because my client didn't abuse the relationship with their followers, Facebook is not sending out our posts to many more people than currently subscribed to our content. And in the coming year, we will pay a small amount each month to supercharge and promote our Facebook "channel" to even more people.
If you are interested in knowing more about Social Media and or Management Servies, I can send you some information that answers your questions.
Disclaimer: My company does providing consulting services and manages programs for a few companies so please understand this post was written not to sell you but to discuss the issue of Social Media in business.
Many thanks
ps. In future posts I will address Software you can use (some that is FREE) to manage Social Media. I will also oat links on what types of Social Media you should start with and what to expect from each kind of Social Media.
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Pharmaceutical research is a complex process of melding development of new chemical entities (NCEs) with therapeutic efficacy in an effort to produce promising drug candidates. Successful development of chemicals with drug-like properties such as low molecular weight, permeability, solubility, metabolic stability and minimized drug-drug interactions (DDI) requires specialized tests. Success hinges on the ability to determine failures in drug discovery and early stage development in order to eliminate unsuitable NCEs before they ever reach clinical trials, the most cost and resource intensive portion of the drug development process. The use of in vitro models and methods to evaluate compounds for absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) and toxicity allows more accurate in vivo predictive modeling. Traditional ADME-Tox testing focuses on the liver, but other organs may be important depending on the route of administration, e.g., subcutaneous injection, inhalation and oral administration. Diversified in vitro testing systems may help pharmaceutical researchers better predict in vivo interactions, leading to efficient and effective drug development.
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Custom-cell products are finding widespread use throughout many areas of the preclinical arena and can be used to monitor the entire cycle of drug administration, metabolism and excretion. The demand for such specific yet varied products originated with Big Pharma seeking new means to rapidly bridge in vitro to in vivo research. Commonly employed in vitro products include freshly isolated and cryopreserved primary cells, homogenates, and subcellular fractions, such as microsomes, cytosol, and S9. These in vitro products are generally created from a list of standard, toxicologically relevant species, including human, rodents and dog. However, custom products can be tailored specifically for the end user, allowing for applications that exceed standard research expectations. These products promise greater harmonization of research models throughout the pharmaceutical industry and more economical use of human, animal and material resources such that unnecessary delays in new treatment development are diminished while safeguards on quality, safety and efficacy endure.
Serving up specified species
Human, rodents and dog are the most commonly utilized species for ADME-Tox testing. However, other species may be employed depending on the animal used in the therapeutic model, like primates for studying Parkinson's disease or the chinchilla animal model for hearing loss. In vitro testing in the same species as in vivo studies may be used to refine in vivo protocols. This can reduce the number of animals used by eliminating unnecessary testing, optimizing dosing ranges and producing pertinent data. The availability of custom-cell products created from many different types of mice, rats or monkeys enables researchers to expand study-design horizons beyond commonly used, readily-available species. The expanded selection may also afford certain economic benefits by not having to repeat experiments to bridge inter-species differences. Utilizing the same species for in vitro and in vivo studies may be enhanced by focusing on a specific sub-species, like Han Wistar, and further by sourcing animals from the same colony. This minimizes experimental variability that may stem from genetic variations among animal facilities or from treatment differences with regard to feeding or housing.
Yet, species selection is just one element of the specialization possible with custom-cell products. Some custom-cell providers are also able to isolate products from treated animals supplied by the pharmaceutical laboratory. This affords the researchers to directly correlate in vivo observations with sensitive in vitro methods. Other conditions like gender and age of the animal or type of diet (fasted versus ad libitum) may be specified. Additionally, custom-cells may be supplied fresh in a particular time frame from a donor animal or they can potentially be cryopreserved to fit experimental needs in today's accelerated research timelines.
Availability of optimal tissue type and whole organs
Today's leading custom-cell manufacturers also provide cell culture models from many different tissues that are useful for predictive toxicological modeling. Fresh and cryopreserved cells are employed to monitor dynamic changes initiated by an NCE. Traditionally, hepatocytes are used to study metabolic stability, to monitor drug-drug interactions or determine metabolite formation. Cryopreserved hepatocytes can be banked from isolations to ensure the availability of multiple research tools from the same donor while offering the long-term storage and convenience of cryopreserved cells. Increasingly, manufacturers are further processing the liver to produce other cell populations, such as stellate, kupffer, and sinusoidal endothelial cells. These subtypes can be studied in their purified form or in reconstituted co-cultures that better mimic physiological conditions. Likewise, sub-populations of the kidney, such as proximal and distal tubules, can be purified and cultured in a specific format. Published literature demonstrates that transwell-plated in vitro assay formats utilizing proximal and distal tubule cells can be used to study renal cell responses to injury, mechanisms of toxicity and xenobiotic transport.1, 2
In parallel with the availability of specific tissue sub-types, the increasing availability of whole organs from animals is greatly facilitating toxicology and mechanism of action research. Whole organs and whole organ systems are allowing drug developers to better understand drug metabolism and how it is affected by different routes of administration or within different species. For instance, testing the ADME of an orally-administered NCE may require an organ system of intestinal mucosa products to adequately demonstrate absorption and metabolism across intestinal biological membranes. Products can be prepared from functionally distinct areas of the intestine, such as the jejunum, duodenum and ileum of the small intestine and the cecum and colon of the large intestine, to fully understand absorptive patterns. Analyzing each segment of an organ system in a single format allows researchers to observe in vitro how the naturally coordinated system of enzymes and transporters impacts a given NCE. Such complete and biologically interconnected ADME-Tox data had previously been limited to in vivo study.
Selecting cell types
With such a variety of custom-cell products available, the process of selecting the appropriate cell type requires assessment of research objectives. For the analysis of cytochrome P450 enzyme activity, microsomes are the gold standard. The availability of purified cell fractions from a range of tissues (kidney, lung, large and small intestine, skin, heart, brain, testes, prostate, spleen, muscle) allows researchers to evaluate the metabolism profile of the NCE during all phases to predict the in vivo response. For example, the kidneys may play a major role in Phase II drug metabolism and can be highly susceptible to drug-induced toxicity. Additionally, both lung and intestinal tissue are involved in first-pass metabolism and can create toxic metabolites through bioactivation of the compound. The metabolism profile of the NCE can be further analyzed using homogenates, S9 fractions and cytosol. These products provide complementary data to fully understand non-specific binding and the influence of non-P450 enzyme activity on metabolism. Finally, custom-cell products specific to mitochondrial and/or DNA fractions can be used to further explore an NCE's impact on portions of cellular machinery.
Advantages and new frontiers
Understandably, researchers are shifting focus to the growing scope, control and design opportunity afforded by working with custom-cell products. Likewise, these products also provide an unprecedented level of control for assay media, plating, seed density and co-culture specifications. Along with defining the requirements of the cell assay, users can specify packaging, volumes and vial size to enhance the end user's convenience. As an illustration of the level of customization possible, products can be created using integrated enzyme database information with algorithms to configure custom products to the exact specifications of a previously existing lot or to design a custom product containing high levels of specificity by "dialing in" the particulars of enzyme activities or donor specifications.
With the range of advantages and opportunities afforded by custom cell products, the essential key is the selection of a provider with the requisite capability, techniques and expertise to prepare and characterize cell samples. Towards this end, production, quality control and R&D all work together to achieve quality results. A dynamic long-lasting partnership between cell product provider and user is the final ingredient to ensure that investment in custom cell products is a cost-effective approach to accelerating the pace of successful drug development.
1Taub M. Primary kidney cells. Methods Mol Biol. 1997;75:153-61.
2 Brown CD, Sayer R, Windass AS, Haslam IS, De Broe ME, D'Haese PC, Verhulst A. Characterisation of human tubular cell monolayers as a model of proximal tubular xenobiotic handling. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2008 Dec 15;233(3):428-38. Epub 2008 Oct 1.
Tara Williamson is an R&D Scientist and Custom Cell Specialist for Celsis In Vitro Technologies. She is co-author of several posters and scientific papers on hepatocytes and hepatic transporters, and has developed a number of protocols for the company's QC and production departments.
Tara joined Celsis IVT in 2005 as production assistant and was subsequently promoted to test article coordinator, assistant scientist and associate scientist. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a double major in Animal Science and Zoology, Tara is currently pursuing an advanced academic degree in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University.
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How to Find Joists for Laying Hardwood Floor
Floor joists are the mainstay of any flooring that is in your home. They are put in specifically to hold up a subfloor that is then used as the attachment point for hardwood flooring, carpeting and even vinyl or ceramic tiles. In the case of hardwood flooring, it is directly mounted to the subfloor. When attaching the hardwood floor, the nails are long enough to pierce through the subfloor and enter the floor joists. This positively joins both the subfloor and the hardwood flooring together, making a strong and sturdy base that will be maintenance free for years to come.
Employ a stud finder to find a joist. Most people use a stud finder to locate studs through drywall, but the same principle applies when looking for a joist in the floor. Turn the stud finder on, place it on the floor and move it slowly in one direction. When it locates a joist, it will beep or flash. Mark that spot and continue on to the next joist and the joist after that.
Pry off the molding on the edges of the room. You must do this anyway before the flooring is laid. In some cases you will be able to see a joist through a gap in the subfloor. If not, start at a corner and drill a small hole. Make sure the drill bit penetrates the floor at an angle that will be covered by the molding when it is reinstalled. If the drill goes straight through the floor, move it over a couple of inches and drill another hole. Continue this until the drill bit begins to bore into solid wood. That is the floor joist. Floor joists are usually positioned every 16 inches, but in some cases they will span 24 inches. Once you locate the first one, measure 16 inches over and drill another hole. In most cases you will find another joist. If you don't, continue moving the bit over every few inches until you hit a second joist. The second joist will determine if they are spaced at either 16- or 24-inch intervals. Once the correct measurement is determined, mark the joists at the correct distance apart from each other across the entire room.
Drill a small hole up through the subfloor next to a joist if you have basement or crawl space access. You can measure joist placement in inches, whether it is 16 inches or 24 inches, from here. Once a hole is drilled from below, measure out the correct amount of inches from that point, continuously, and find the rest of the floor joists from above. Mark them as you go.
Shine a flashlight at an oblique angle over the subfloor and look for the shine off the nail heads. The nails that hold the subflooring in place will all have been driven into the floor joists.
Tap the floor with a hammer and listen for a "thud" sound. Begin at a corner and tap the subfloor. A hollow sound will indicate space, but a "thud" sound will indicate the presence of a floor joist. Once you locate the first two joists, measure the distance between them to determine how wide they are separated. Continue this measurement across the floor and mark them as you go.
Things Needed
- Stud finder
- Marker
- Pry bar
- Tape measure
- Drill and small drill bit
- Flashlight
- Hammer
- Find the joists on one side of the room and then move to the opposite side of the room. Once you find the two ends of the joists, drive small nails in each end and snap a chalk line between the nails. This will give you a visual reference of where each joist is.
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Prayer works—but not in the way so many suppose
Jeffrey Weiss recently wrote about planning his "no thanks" to cancer treatment. Here is my reply.
Mr. Weiss, perhaps you expect a clergyman to critique your appraisal of the book of Job and to encourage you that "prayer works," as I heard from a TSA agent who recently squinted at the disparity between the pre-cancer face on my ID and the one in the flesh before her. "I'll pray for you to be healed," she whispered as she circled and checked things on my boarding pass.
With a terminal cancer of my own—mine's in my marrow, as voracious as it is rare—I actually think you're exactly right to point out how the book of Job reveals the theological problem at the heart of how we so often speak of prayer. God, as the book of Job insists, is incomprehensible. As God says to Job, everything that is did not have to be, a reminder woven into the opening line of scripture "In the beginning . . . " We are, Job learns, contingent creatures. Our knowledge can never bridge the gap between us and our Creator. If this is true, you're exactly right to caution against the way we speak of prayer working.
To put it more bluntly: isn't it ridiculous (and maybe even idolatrous) to think that through our supplications we can persuade God into doing something God might otherwise not do? You might be surprised to hear, Mr. Weiss, that I take it as self-evident that the answer to that question is "Yes."
The God of Job isn't a god we can manipulate by spiritually sanctioned means to do what we want. Too often when people tell me they'll pray for me, the implication left unsaid is that God is otherwise not already with me or at work in me and that if I'm not healed then somehow their prayers didn't work. Such an understanding of prayer is incompatible with the God of the book of Job, a God who is at every moment the reason there is something instead of nothing.
Not only do I agree with you, Mr. Weiss, I think St. Paul would too.
After stating the obvious (none of us knows how to pray), St. Paul writes to the Romans that whenever we pray, no matter what it might look like, it's not actually we who are praying. Rather God, the Spirit, prays in us and through us.
This is what gets missed by so many of the people who tell me they're praying for me. Prayer isn't something we do. It's something God does.
Instead of a practice we perform for results we've predetermined, when we pray to God, we're prayed in by God. God is the impetus behind our prayers as much as the object of them. The very wants and desires we pray, runs St. Paul's argument, are themselves the handiwork of the ever-present God.
What's this mean when you're sick with stage-serious cancer and staring down the-house-always-wins odds?
St. Thomas Aquinas doubles down on Paul's point when he writes, "We should not say 'in accordance with my prayer, God wills that it should be a fine day,' we should say that 'God wills it to be a fine day, in accordance with my prayer.'"
God wills our prayers, says Aquinas, as much as God wills the fine day.
Let me put Aquinas's point a bit more personally for the both of us: we should not say, In accordance with the TSA agent's prayer, God wills that I should be healed of my cancer; we should say that 'God wills that I should be healed of my cancer, in accordance with her prayer.
That's no guarantee I'll be healed, and if I'm not healed, there's no explanation behind it of the sort Job's churchy friends assumed. However, it is a guarantee that my desire to be healed, as well as the desire of all those praying for me, isn't our desire alone or even originally. It's a desire shared by—initiated by—the God who prays in us.
You're dead on, as contingent creatures we can never know the why behind the Creator's doings. If we could, then God would not be God.
But to your other suggestion, that God does not care about your friends' prayers, I disagree. Not only does God care about your friends' prayers, their prayers derive from and originate in God. Indeed it's not strong enough to say God cares about your friends' prayers. Their prayers are, in fact, a sign—a sacrament, as we say in the church—of God's love for you.
Originally posted at Tamed Cynic


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Milk Panic
Tags: Animal Games / Managing Games / Simulation Games / Arcade Games / Cow Games
Publisher: FunFlashGames.com
Video Walkthrough
Cows in your farm have eaten something strange and have gone crazy, now they are producing tons of milk. Your job is to milk them before its too late. Use the arrow keys to move around and press space bar to milk the cows. Don't forget to empty your bucket into the milk container on the left before milking more. Have Fun!
· Run Around = Use Arrow Keys · Empty The Bucket = Use Space Bar
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NFL Films brings you another week of Top 5 Best Shots! Watch as this week's players throw, catch, strike, and run their way to some great plays.
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We pity anyone too young or too unlearned to comprehend what was the "Bo Knows" Phenomenon. Beginning with his Heisman Trophy winning career at Auburn – coming in the same era that Nike was elevating … MORE ►
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Happy Birthday, Shaun King!
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Our countdown to the NFL Draft continues with a look back at some 2011 highlights of players drafted by and starring for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
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We switched to using StartSSL some years ago for our SSL certificates. Their pricing model is attractive, pay $60 for personal identity validation and issue as many certificates in whatever configuration you like. Pay another $140 for EV validation. It all went great in the beginning. However, in recent interactions they've become increasingly antagonistic.
At first they refused to issue a replacement for an expired certificate, saying that we needed organisation validation (an extra $60) first. We were able to issue the same certificate 2 years ago without this extra $60. Then they became downright obnoxious by email, deciding they were now unhappy to discuss our account with me.
A little research into SSL certificates threw up two much cheaper alternatives SSLs.com from $5 1 domain and namecheap $30 3 domains.


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Shows this week: We're All Friends Here on Friday and NYC show on Wednesday1. We're All Friends Here
The most inappropriately truthful comedy chat show you'll ever see.
FRI Sep 19 @ The Creek
8pm - Free
Hosted by Matt Ruby and Mark Normand
Featuring Pete Holmes, Josh Homer, Jared Logan, and Dan Goodman.
Podcast of previous shows
10-93 Jackson Ave at 49th Ave (map)
Long Island City, Queens
2. Also, I'll be on this month's New Young Comedians show at Karma...Details:
Wednesday September 17
Karma Lounge
51 1st Ave (3rd/4th St)
8:00p - $5
Matt McCarthy
Matt Ruby
Meg Cupernall
John Wells
Matteson Perry
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hosted by Chelsea White
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Milk Thistle Capsules High Strength 1 a day (Bodybuilding, Liver + Gallbladder Support)
Milk Thistle Capsules
Milk thistle is a natural herb which is associated with ragweed and daisy family. It has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that prove to be a great remedy for all liver related diseases and detoxification of the body. In scientific term, Milk thistle is also being referred as Silybum marianum. This natural herb is being found everywhere around the world, but the major milk thistle producing country is California as it grows high-quality milk thistle and exports it to different parts of the world. The milk thistles have been used for over 2000 years. It has been called milk thistles because when it is crushed it leaves liquid in the form of white milk color.
Health Benefits of Milk Thistle
There are lots of health benefits incorporated with this natural herb. Some of the major ones are listed as follows:-
Detoxifying Liver
Milk thistle is considered to be an effective herb for to help detoxify the liver. It can help in cleansing the liver and rebuilding the liver cells. Moreover, it can also help wipe out all the toxic elements that are extracted from the liver. Milk thistle is a powerful herb that helps in detoxifying the liver. Consuming milk thistle regularly can help nullify the harmful effects of pesticides that are found commonly in our food, alcohol consumption, polluted water and air that we breathe in. Along with that, it can also help in reducing the adverse impact of poison.
Our liver is responsible for carrying on different detoxifying functions on our body and also known to be the largest internal organ that is found in our body. The purification of our blood entirely depends upon the good condition of liver. Hence, it becomes immensely important for us to take care of the liver.
Milk thistle has silibinin as an ingredient that creates positive impacts on the liver. It can help the body to fight against different types of infections and inflammation. This natural herb can help improve the immune system of the body.
Anti Aging Effects
The regular use of milk thistle is thought to help prevent aging. The milk thistle has antioxidant elements that help prevent damage throughout the body and detoxify the blood and remove pollutants as well as other waste from the body. Hence, the herb helps prevents aging because it eliminates all the primary reasons behind aging. This herb is thought to have anti-aging effects on both skin and internal organs.
Gallbladder Disease
The liver, Pancreas, intestines, and kidneys are important organs of our body as they all work together to improve liver health. The milk thistle can help in preventing gallstones and kidney stone problems.
How to use: We suggest taking 1 capsule a day with water
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Directory of crocodilian farming operations
This is the second edition of the Directory of crocodilian farming operations, first published in 1985. The first edition attempted to list all commercial farms, and was primarily intended as a conservation tool to assist government agencies in identifying legal sources of crocodilian skins, and wildlife managers in developing farming projects to benefit the conservation of the wild resource.
- Authors / Editors:
- Luxmoore, R.A. and ed.
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- 9782831700786
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- 1992
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Safe and efficient rubbish removal
Aussie Chutes are made from extruded high molecular weight polyethylene. Mounted to scaffolding, slab or parapet – ideal for Developers, Builders, Roofers, Scaffolders, Demo Contractors, Masons, Landscapers, Renovators, Mine Sites, Supply Houses, Retail Warehouses.
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