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i am now going. YAY!!
anyone else?????
i can't wait :)
I'm a lottle excited
I'll be there!
Tis all about the Boris though.
I don't understand why I don't like Boris more.
Maybe their live performance will convince me?
Yes, never seen them live
Or heard any of their music before about 5 days ago. But you lot here have raved about them so much that I've caved in
Having listened to Oceanic, sounds like a good night will be had
Oceanic = one of my favourite albums ever.
In the abscence of truth, now I've listened to it on repeat for a week or so, is finally unveiling itself as rather a fine album too. Either that or I've gone insane.
It'll be the first time
i've seen them live, so i'm not sure if they're any good in that department.
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good
well, i enjoyed them anyway :)
I'm going. Also not a huge fan of Boris.
i want to
but haven't got around to buying a ticket
I'm excited to see Oxbow again. Last time there was wanking underpanted muscleman starey-eyed fighting with audience members action.
Boris are brilliant as well and great live the one time I saw them. Double-necked guitar/bass action.
I'm not that convinced by In the Absence of Truth although Dulcinea is one of my favourite Isis songs.
All this plus Neurosis on Saturday. Quite exciting
too many gigs to go to
not enough energy.
plus i don't think i could not smoke watching any of those bands.
I am!
With dan and jasmine maybe.
not if she was planning on taking his extra ticket
as i have it
its me you and him then
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Despite what some may have thought looked like last minute Lunch arrangements, I can confirm that both organisers of the New Year Run had the Lunch menu tied up weeks ago, it was only due to the messing around with the menus by the original venue that forced the change a few days before the event and credit has to be given to John for rectifying the problem so quickly, it was quite literally a case of "our man at the scene," because when John was phoning round Hotels, Colin was in Peebles doing a final recce, looking at Hotel car parks and awaiting instructions in case the route had to be changed that's dedication.
First event of the year with 24 cars and 43 (including young James) brave souls venturing out to face the elements. Meeting up at Newhouse, which has become our usual safe haven January starting point. With plenty of warnings of any hazards on the excellent route notes, we tiptoed our way across some dodgy puddle filled Lanarkshire roads into Border country and on to Peebles, where unfortunately we had to split the pack to have lunch, 30 + James going to The Castle Venlaw Hotel on Edinburgh Road and 11 going to The Tontine Hotel on High Street, Ok I know thats 42, I forgot to tell you that Jasper had to dash back to work so missed lunch. It was good to see some folks on their first Club Run John, Douglas (who henceforth will be known as big Douglas) and Wendy & Duncan who all seemed to enjoy the day. Lunch was a slow affair and this gave the detached Lunch party a chance to join us and take part in the raffle, slightly different this time as we decided to make it a free raffle, one ticket per car and everyone was happy, many thanks to all the members that donated prizes.
After lunch and as promised by the organisers, the afternoon section was much more interesting, using some really nice roads back to Lanark, in particular the stretch between Stobo and Coulter where the section to Dreva runs High and Parallel to the Tweed, offering excellent views of the River. Utilising all the B roads we weaved In and out of Broughton and around Bigger before arriving at Lanark Loch in darkness. Time to say goodbye and have a chat about the day, however the wind Chill factor was starting to take its effect and people were glad to get back into their warm cars for the journey home.
All-in-all a great start to 2008 and despite the cold weather it was hoods down all day.
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2nd Jan 2008 16:27 ::
Jim & Alison
Happy New Year to all the brave souls who came out for a cold New Year Run! Big thanks to Colin and John for organising it too!
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Many thanks to Colin and John for a great start to the new year.
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A big thank you to John and Colin for organising todays run and lunch.A great start to the New Year!
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Congratulations Colin and John, an excellent route to places I've genuinely never seen before.
Amazingly nice weather too, we made it all the way back to Troon with the roof down.
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Fantastic start to the year. Well Done, Colin & John !!! Think the sat nav just showed "Unnamed Road" all day, brilliant.
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Well done Colin and John - set a great standard for the rest of the year. Roof down all the way, too.
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Great Run and Lunch.... well done to BVR and Lowflyer
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Well done Colin & John for the run and finding all those great roads!! Think I might need to update the suspension or else find a new driver - only joking!!! Ron & Ann
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Great day out! Enjoyed every minute of it! Brilliant job Colin and John! Thanks!
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Thanks to the Carluke lads for organising the run. Jools, James and I had a great time and it was nice to meet up with some old and new faces. See you at a race track in 2008......
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|I have a big old nasty looking berm on the south side of my drive way. Tired of looking at it covered with weeds and ick so I think will turn it into a flower bed with native plants for around my area.
Would like help to make sure that it is critter friendly for what's around here for birds. Pheasants some quail.
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About how large an area do you have to work with?
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Jun 10, 2013 11:46 PM CST
|Thanks for the welcome I am in zone 5
its a large berm kind of steep om my side goes into a pasture on the other
sure that the cows won't care what it looks like lol but totally tired of grass and weeds plus it will give me more reason to get outside with
Wes my youngest son who is an autistic adult and loves to flower garden
thanks again
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|Well, I found this site that has suggested plans, but of course, you'd want native plants that would actually do well in your actual habitat. Plants native to your state, that do well in whatever soil type you have, how much moisture the berm has, how much sun, etc. are best. If there's a native plant organization near to you, I'd contact them, as they might have lists of plants and ideas on what would work there.
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|Hi carenjean
I think it will look nice to make it as a flower bed, but what is the purpose of the berm itself. If it is just there to separate two spaces, it maybe worthwhile to do so, but if it is to reduce waterflow from other areas, be careful, as it may compromise the integrity of the berm in case there is flooding whenever.
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|The berm was left when they redid the house before we moved here.
I have ordered some bulbs for fall planting and have harvested stuff native to our area from local ditches being careful of what I get
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The Pattaya property market continues to grow with more new projects launched this year the acquisition of sites by developers and planning of new developments. This is not only for condominiums, but also for hotels, retail and other developments, such as
CBRE has reviewed the sales statistics from December to February and found the impact of the political crisis to the Pattaya market has been minimal compared with Bangkok.
The Pattaya market has, in some ways, followed a similar development pattern to Bangkok. There is a limited supply of the best-quality projects in the best locations. The Wongamat location in Pattaya, like locations in central Bangkok, has done well, while the city condominiums in Pattaya, like those in midtown and suburban Bangkok, are starting to face an oversupply problem.
Pattaya has changed tremendously over the past five years. When Northpoint, the first Grade A luxury condominium launched in 2006, was completed in 2010 and Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya Hotel was opened in 2011, marking the new generation of five-star hotels, they signalled the commencement of a new era of the high-end market. These developments attracted upmarket visitors to Pattaya. The market has now grown to cater to different segments and different price levels. Before that, Pattaya was regarded primarily as a tourist market for entertainment and nightlife.
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Pattaya continues to attract Thai purchasers, with more than 55 per cent of high-end condominium properties being purchased by Thais, mainly for use as second homes. Of the foreign investors buying condominiums in Pattaya, Russians dominate the market with a nearly 60-per-cent market share, while other nationalities, including Chinese, British, Kazakh, Australian, German, Dutch, Indian, American and others, comprise the rest of the market.
We still see a continuous flow of Russian and Chinese tourists to Pattaya, which will lead to more sales of resort homes. While Phuket, Samui and other resort destinations rely very much on high seasons, Pattaya seems to be able to sell all year around with different groups of visitors. There is not much difference between high and low seasons in Pattaya. In addition, long-term plans for new infrastructure projects, including U-tapao Airport for direct flights, have increased the potential for growth of Pattaya.
Average beachfront land in Pattaya city trebled in the past 10 years. This may not be as high a percentage as the prime sites in downtown Bangkok. However, we are all aware that prime beachfront land plots are becoming scarcer in Pattaya, especially in prime locations, such as Wongamart and Na Jomtien. Hence new developments have started to extend beyond early Na Jomtien to late Na Jomtien and Bang Saray.
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The SKCC Women's Sub-Committee realise the importance of providing weekly rides that will cater for all levels of fitness and ability. We are now pleased to announce that we have three weekly rides run for SKCC Women members on each of the following days…..Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. These are perfect networking opportunities for new and existing members. In addition to these three rides there are other mixed rides on Monday's (3), Tuesday (1), Wednesday(1) and Friday (1) that women are welcome to participate in, details of these are also included below.
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We strictly follow the code of conduct when out on all rides. This means, calling of hazards, hand signaling, stopping at red lights and generally sharing the road politely as we ride.
NB: We have ride co-ordinators for our three Women's rides. Their role is to welcome new members, so don't be shy, introduce yourself when you arrive for the ride.
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Thursday: Amanda Inglis
TUESDAY MORNING 6am CHICKS' RIDE – Introductory:
This ride will accommodate the true beginner and is ideal for women new to SKCC and new to cycling. Our ride leaders will be there to help you with bunch riding etiquette and confidence building, all at an easy relaxed pace. If this is the type of ride you have been looking for, email Alison Raaymakers on email@example.com
- Start point: A Girl Called Jayne, cnr Glenhuntly and Ormond Rds, Elwood
- Start time & day: 6am on Tuesday mornings
- Destination & distance: St Kilda to Black Rock & return (28km's)
- Pace: 25km/h to 28km/h
- The group will also finish at A Girl Called Jayne to enjoy a coffee, a few stories and share how they're feeling post ride.
NB: You will need to be an SKCC member to participate (SKCC kit is preferable but not mandatory). We do accommodate newcomers who have not yet joined the club and are happy for them to do a trial ride to ensure that this is what they are looking for. Notifying Alison via email on email@example.com of your intention to participate is essential, and sorry, no blokes on this one !
PS: Communication regarding this ride is sent out every Monday by Alison on the SKCC Women's Facebook page. The only thing stopping this ride going ahead is severe wind, rain & snow !
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This ride is a co-ordinated ride which aims to help women bridge the gap between Tuesday & Thursday's rides. This ride is ideal for helping riders who are leaving the novice ranks to further sharpen their skill and develop their ability. It is also suitable for new members with a base fitness level looking for networking opportunities. Men are welcome to join in as long as they respect the advertised pace of the ride.
Departing: 6.00am sharp, A Girl Called Jayne, cnr Glenhuntly and Ormond Rds, Elwood
Returning: 7.00am for coffee back at A Girl Called Jayne
Where to: St Kilda to Black Rock & return to St Kilda (28km)
Pace: High 20's – social chit chat pace on the way to Black Rock, faster paced (low 30's) constant rolling turns on the way home. Constant rolling turns are introduced on this ride, so it is the ideal place to become confident with them.
Drop Policy: Should riders new to this ride find the return pace quicker than they can manage initially, they are encouraged to sit at the back of the bunch, or return at their own pace, rejoining the group for coffee and a post ride chat at A Girl Called Jayne Cafe. We'll see you again in subsequent weeks and before long you'll be comfortably returning at the group's pace.
NB: SKCC kit is preferable but not mandatory. Communication regarding this ride can be found on the SKCC Women's Facebook page.
THURSDAY 5:45am RIDE – KIT RIDE ONLY – SKCC MEMBERS ONLY
This is a training ride, rolling turns, returning at a pace of high 30kph. This is not a social ride – if fatigue overcomes you, you may sit on the rear of the rolling turns. Men are welcome but must ensure that they respect the pace that the women choose to travel at on that day. This ride is suitable for those looking for a sharper pace than the Tuesday and Wednesday women's rides. It is the next step up from the 6:00am Wednesday morning ride.
Departing: 5:45am sharp, Soul Racer, Marine Parade, St Kilda
Returning: 7.15am for coffee A Girl Called Jayne, cnr Glenhuntly and Ormond Rds, Elwood
Where to: Reserve Rd (return), approx 35km
Pace: Training ride pace, warm up speed heading south, and returning in rolling turns, high 30kph
Note: Communication regarding this ride will be made via the SKCC Women's Facebook Page. SKCC Kit is mandatory!
OTHER CLUB RIDES (Mixed)
For other (mixed) club rides, check out all the ride options on the SKCC Road Training Rides page. Whether you are just seeking to spin the legs over after a long, hard weekend of racing and training, or, looking for an additional training ride, there will be one there for you!
If you have questions and need to speak to someone about any of these rides, please call Gaelene on 0414 432 850 or email on firstname.lastname@example.com , she'll be happy to help. Or, if we've already sold you on becoming a member, follow this link and follow the prompts to become an SKCC member !


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Microsoft, Yahoo, and Ask Jeeves are ready jump into desktop search after Internet search leader Google
By Joris Evers and Juan Carlos Perez, IDG News Service
December 10, 2004
Microsoft, Yahoo, and Ask Jeeves are all set to jump into the desktop search space, two months after Internet search leader Google offered a test version of a tool that lets users search for information stored on their desktop computers.
Yahoo plans to debut a beta version of a new Yahoo Desktop Search tool in the coming weeks, the company said late Thursday. Meanwhile, Ask Jeeves is set to unveil its test offering Dec. 15, and Microsoft will release its desktop search beta next week as well, according to sources familiar with the company's plans.
Among the key benefits of desktop search tools is that users should be able to search through files on their desktops much faster and more thoroughly than they can with the search feature currently in Windows.
Yahoo's free Yahoo Desktop Search product will initially have a special focus on e-mail and e-mail attachments, as well as specific file types such as photos and music, according to Yahoo. The product will later be expanded so that users can search a broad range of Yahoo's online services, the company said.
Unlike Google, Yahoo has enlisted the services of a third party for its desktop search product. The tool is based on technology from X1 Technologies, which has been selling a tool for business users for several years. In March, X1, of Pasadena, California, launched its 3.0 product, which sells for $74.95 per user.
"We evaluated all of our options and believe that X1's application would provide our users with the best desktop search solution," a Yahoo spokeswoman said. Terms of the deal between Yahoo and X1 were not disclosed.
The major Internet search players are jumping into the desktop search space to fill a void left by Microsoft, said X1 President Josh Jacobs. "The tools that are provided in the core operating system are not sufficient to find and to manage all the information on our desktops," he said.
Ask Jeeves, in Emeryville, California, plans to launch a beta version of its desktop search tool on Wednesday, said Jim Lanzone, the companys senior vice president of search properties. The tool will be positioned as a key component of the MyJeeves personal search service, he said
Currently, MyJeeves lets users store Web queries and results, but its scope will grow to include documents stored on users' PCs through the integration of the desktop search tool, Lanzone said.
"In the future, we imagine MyJeeves as a place for all your personal files: Web pages, photos, music files and so on. That way, MyJeeves becomes a platform for sharing that information with people in your work, family or hobby network," he said. "That's where this is all headed."
The beta version of the Ask Jeeves desktop tool will have some initial integration with MyJeeves, but that integration will grow deeper in the future, Lanzone said. Ask Jeeves will provide more details next week, he said.
Ask Jeeves expects to launch a final version of the desktop tool sometime next year, Lanzone said. The company views the race among desktop search providers "as a marathon and not a sprint," he said.
Microsoft first demonstrated its desktop search tool in July and has said publicly that it plans to release a beta version by year's end. The Redmond, Washington-based company acquired Lookout Software, which made a desktop search tool, earlier this year.
Ask Jeeves also acquired desktop search technology this year, when it bought Tukaroo in June. Lycos released its HotBot Desktop tool earlier this year.
The interest in desktop search is not surprising, industry analysts have said. Operators of Web search want to get on the desktop because it gives them more real estate on users' computers and thus more opportunity to display ads, Matthew Berk, an independent analyst based in New York, said in August, when IDG News Service first reported Yahoo's desktop search plans.
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Very interested, though only as a publisher - and not a user - at this stage.
From what I hear, Microsoft's desktop tool, which features a logo painfully reminiscent of Google's, presently offers superior features to the offering from Google. If MSFT manages to deliver a superior product and/or figure out how to embed search into future OS releases without attracting too much interest from competition regulatory authorities, this could serve as a major tool in their arsenal for grabbing search market share back from the big G. That would subsequently affect every publisher whose business depends on unpaid search engine placement.
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Open Source iOS Helper Library For Working With The Instagram API
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned a library allowing you to easily utilize different social networks for authorization including Instagram, and I've also mentioned an example project on the basics of the Instagram API.
Here's a nice helper library for working with the Instagram API called InstagramKit submitted by Shyam Bhat.
InstagramKit provides a nice wrapper for working with the Instagram API making it easy to perform the most needed functions.
InstagramKit provides helpers for gathering images, logging in to Instagram, liking and commenting, searching and more. There's also an included demo project showing you how to use most of the functionality.
Here's an image showing the included demo application in action:
You can find InstagramKit on Github here.
A nice project if you're looking to add utilize Instagram within an app.
Thanks to Shyam for the submission.
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Mourning Star Center to train volunteers
The Victorville Mourning Star Center is training volunteers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 18169 Bear Valley Road in Hesperia. Mourning Star Center is a nationally acclaimed support center for grieving children, teens and their families. As a nonprofit, it relies heavily on volunteers and needs to recruit more. If you have a desire to help children who are hurting, if you can commit to six hours a month and if you have a heart for giving, then the center is looking for you. The center helps families work through the hardest transition one can go through. It is a dedicated group who understands grief and loss and how to begin the healing process. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call Program Coordinator Kristi Kasel at 760-948-7249 or email email@example.com.
Hesperia to host photo contest
Participate in the "Parks Make Life Better!" photo contest. The Hesperia Recreation and Park District is looking for the perfect photo to grace the cover of the spring 2014 publication. The winning entry will capture the essence of "Parks Make Life Better!" Photos must be taken in Hesperia at one of its parks, facilities or programs. You do not need to be a Hesperia resident to enter. For more information, call 760-244-5488 or visit HesperiaParks.com.
Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Sterling Inn, third floor, 17738 Francesca Road in Victorville. FA is a 12-step, self-help support program. The group is for those whose lives have been affected and are concerned about loved ones who are involved in substance abuse or related behavioral problem. For more information, email www.familiesanonymous.org.
HD Wood Carvers to meet
The High Desert Wood Carvers meet 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Hesperia Leisure League, 9122 Third Ave. in Hesperia. For more information, call Cliff Arnhart at 760-244-5335.


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A vinyl fence is beautiful on its own, but there are a variety of ways in which you can incorporate your fenceline into your landscaping. Here is a look at some create ways to landscape the area along your vinyl fence.
Designing Your Perfect Vinyl Fence
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Reasons to Consider a Vinyl Fence
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5 Easy Ways To Customize Your Fence
There are a lot of fence material options for when you're ready to get your new fence installed. A fence adds a lot of curb appeal and value to your home, and it's also a great opportunity to customize your backyard. When you chose your house, you chose one that had personality and character, a house that really resonated with your family's specific style. So when you're adding a fence, …Read More
How to Make Your Fence More Attractive
When it comes to your yard, a fence is an important amenity that helps mark your property and keep a degree of privacy. The truth is that a fence is what makes your yard feel like a little slice of home. However, at the same time, fences are often one of the less attractive parts of a yard. It doesn't have to be this way, though. There are ways that …Read More
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Often, people think of building a fence in their yard as a bit of a DIY project; certainly nothing that needs to go through the same hoops as, say, a house or even a garage. However, the truth is that fences are structures that sometimes require a certain level of regulation. Depending on where you live, you might need to get a permit from the local government before you begin …Read More
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A Yard Ready for Entertaining
Have you ever been to a wedding reception held in someone's back yard? Did you find yourself envying the elegant landscaping, the ease of the design, the beautifully trimmed shrubberies and photo-ready hardscaping? Well, there are a few things you can do to make YOUR yard the hosting hub that you've always dreamed of. Having a beautiful yard is like having a great joke; you want to share it with …Read More
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Installing a fence raises the value and quality of your home. It defines your space, creates privacy for your home, and makes your yard a safer, more fun place to be in. However, installing a fence can be a bigger undertaking than many people think. Here are some considerations you'll want to think about before you start:


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For Comfort, Style & Privacy: Window Tinting You Can Trust
When it comes to choosing a window tinting company near Pocahontas, visit an installer that you can trust. Visit your nearby location to shop a wide variety of high quality tint shades for your home, office, or car. Our car, office, and home window tint is custom cut to fit your space to ensure a flawless installation—every single time!Since it's manufactured to last, there's no need to stress about the peeling, bubbling, and discoloration that may occur with low-grade window film. Likewise, when your window film is installed by our factory-trained experts, you could get the added assurance of a lifetime limited warranty. This warranty means that in the off-chance your office, car, or home window tint bubbles, fades, or become discolored, we'll remove and replace it free of charge.
Install window tinting for a cooler, more comfortable drive
Over an extended period of time, continued exposure to heat and sunlight can cause your car's seats, upholstery, and dash to crack, peel, and fade. LLumar window tint locations give drivers first-rate value and protection. Tint your car windows to help shield the interior, and your passengers, from the sun's destructive heat, rays, and glare. Pick from your tinting company's wide array of car window tint shades, varying from dark charcoal to translucent. The laws in your state may legally limit the level of darkness you can select for your car windows. Visit or call today to pick out an option that's within your state's legal guidelines!
Home window tint: Save money & protect your furnishings
When installed by one of our factory-trained technicians, your home window tint helps provides your family with protection from the sun's harmful rays, plus sometimes privacy from the prying eyes of strangers. Have the windows in your home tinted to help prevent the fading of furnishings, floors, and artwork by the sun. And did you know? It helps block up to 99% of the ultraviolet rays that cause discoloration and fading. It even helps keep your home cooler, longer. After having their residential window tint installed, many satisfied customers have even reported that their home energy costs have gone down by as much as 15%. Because LLumar is LEED-certified, you could be eligible to save even more with incentives and tax credits for the environmentally-aware!
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With window tinting for your business, you can help reduce the strain on your facility's energy bill and achieve a look that's polished and professional. From clear to deep charcoal, choose from a variety of tint shades. Once installed by your LLumar location, non-reflective window tint offers a uniform look that merges flawlessly with the style of your building. A special dual-reflective tint is also available for companies in need of a shiny exterior to encourage solar heat rejection, but a less reflective interior for privacy in the evening. Commercial window tint isn't just for the exterior of buildings, though. Inside your facility, it can be installed as an additional design feature that offers style and privacy in stairwells, meeting rooms, and on interior office windows. Visit or call the professionals at a LLumar window tinting location near Pocahontas today to get started on your next office tinting project!
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For quick, easy, and professional window tint installation, turn to your local LLumar company. Most custom window tint projects are completed within a few days, depending on the size of the windows in your home, vehicle, or business facility. A typical tint installation takes an average of 15 minutes per window. For professional window tinting in your area, visit a LLumar dealer. Whether home or commercial window tinting that needs translucent, mirrored, charcoal, or reflective films, we're ready to help you select the optimal one for your project. Schedule your installation today! Call or visit a LLumar installer near Pocahontas to learn more about your window tint options and to get a free quote. Appointments fill up fast!Enhance your view of the world.
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Despite being acid-loving plants ( pH 4.5-6.0 is ideal) they are easy to grow. There will grow happily in both full sun and shade, although their natural environment is dappled woodland. They require a free-draining soil which is not waterlogged in the winter. Sandy loam is ideal but they can be grown in clay soils with good drainage. When planting use plenty of organic matter such as leaf mould or ericaceous compost. Rhododendrons & Azaleas are ideal for pots and tubs. Be sure to feed them after flowering and give them plenty of water in the growing season during periods of dry weather.
For more information about Maruyama or for a demonstration please ring us or call in.
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As you know, Town+Country BMW just received it's first 2014 BMW 435i M-Sport and even though we won't have it in the showroom as of yet, lets enjoy a nice video review of the BMW 435i Coupe by XCAR.
Monday, September 23, 2013
It's Here: 2014 BMW 435i Coupe M-Sport
BMW 4 Series is starting to roll in! Here we have a 2014 BMW 435i xDrive Coupe in Estoril blue (In Standard M-Sport Trim, 2014 428i Coupe gets Sport Line as standard trim) Keep in mind that the car is in transport mode so the ride height seems slightly higher. Overall it is a sensational car! We will have one in the showroom shortly. Check out for full gallery below.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Chris Harris on the 2014 BMW 435i Coupe
I think this is the first ever video of the 2014 BMW 4 Series reviewed on a track. Chris Harris gives his opinion on the new BMW 4 Series from a British point of view. What a car!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
F32 BMW 4 Series M Performance Parts.
For those of you who have already ordered the BMW 435i Coupe with M Sport package I have great news for you! BMW 4 Series M Performance parts has just been unveiled and here is what we know so far. For the Show, The M Performance Aero parts include the carbon fiber front splitter, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, and mirror caps. It also includes black sides skirt blades and kidney grilles. The sides of the car feature M Performance stripes. Like the F30, the front splitter and rear diffusers require the M Sport Package bumpers. The interior includes an alcantara dashboard, carbon interior trim with alcantara, M Performance alcantara steering wheel with race display, carbon fiber trim and contrast stitching, carbon fiber gearshift lever with alcantara gaiter, stainless steel pedal covers / footrest, carbon fiber hand brake lever with alcantara gaiter, and M Performance floor mats. And here is for the go bit, an optional limited slip differential (LSD) as part of the M Performance Parts catalog. The LSD will be a clutch type unit and feature a 30% lockup.
Monday, June 24, 2013
F32 2014 BMW 435i Coupe M Sport
Saturday, June 15, 2013
The All-New BMW F32 4 Series Coupe (HD Gallery and Video)
The latest chapter in the story of famous BMW Coupes. The 2014 F32 4 Series coupe production officially begins in July and expected to arrive at Town+Country BMW around late August mid September. The powertrains availble on the 4 series is as expected The BMW 428i and 428 xDrive will be powered by a 2.0L turbo inline 4 cylinder (N20) boasting 240 hp @ 5000 RPM / 255 lb-ft torque @ 1250-4800 RPM and of course we also will have The BMW 435i and 435 xDrive packing a 3.0L TwinPower (twin-scroll) Turbo inline 6 cylinder (N55) churning out 300 hp @ 5800 RPM / 300 lb-ft torque @ 1200-5000 RPM. Read more for a 100+ Photo gallery and Press release!
Friday, March 22, 2013
2014 BMW 435i Coupe fully uncovered (Gallery)
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The Stunning BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe
Press Release - Munich. The latest generation of the BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible leads the way worldwide in the premium mid-range coupe and convertible market. Indeed few, if any, rivals have made such a defining impact on this segment in terms of design, dynamics and efficiency.
Now, with the unveiling of the BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe, BMW is looking ahead to the fourth generation of its sporty mid-range coupe – and reasserting its global leadership credentials in the process. (A full Gallery and Read more after the Jump, Click on the imager to enlarge then right click to save or set as wallpaper)
Now, with the unveiling of the BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe, BMW is looking ahead to the fourth generation of its sporty mid-range coupe – and reasserting its global leadership credentials in the process. (A full Gallery and Read more after the Jump, Click on the imager to enlarge then right click to save or set as wallpaper)
Friday, November 23, 2012
F32 BMW 4 Series Coupe Rendering (And Spyshots)
Since there will no longer be a 3 Series Coupe and Cabriolet, the BMW 4 Series Coupe and Cabriolet will be their natural successor. The BMW 4 Series may offer a range of different engine sizes not too dissimilar to the BMW 3 Series, however there is a chance that we may see a BMW 440i or 435i if technical upgrade is made to the Twin Power Turbo inline 6 from the 335i. We have created a rendering of how the 4 Series could look like based on the spyshots seen here
Updated Nov 28 2012
New Render inside scroll to the bottom.
Updated Nov 24 2012
Confirmed Canadian BMW 4 Series model lineup unveiled below
Confirmed Canadian BMW 4 Series model lineup unveiled below
(No word of Cabriolet yet)
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Question: Hello, please could you let us know if you have facilities to store a 17ft touring caravan at your Brislington Bristol branch? if so please could you quote us on short term and long term prices. many thanks. kind regards Lisa
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Generous staff at a Pendle business have been busy knitting hundreds of hats for newborn babies in Africa.
Employees at cottages.com in Earby have helped knit more than 350 hats for babies in the Queen Elizabeth Government Hospital in Malawi.
The appeal was set up by colleague Mark Lemon whose daughter is a volunteer doctor at the hospital after she reported how little provision there was for newborn babies.
With winter about to start in the southern hemisphere country, Mr Lemon said the hats will save children's lives.
He said: "When I mentioned it to the team, I was hopeful of 70-100 hats and now we've collected just over 350 hats, dozens of pairs of mitts and a collection of knitted teddies. It's heartwarming and I'm amazed at the generosity of my colleagues, it will make a huge difference. They have been really well received.
"I think everybody thinks Africa is hot all the time but in winter, which lasts for about six weeks in Malawi, it can drop to 10 or 12 degrees overnight. Malawi is a poor country, hardly anybody has a car and about 85% work in agriculture. It is not a priority to heat the hospital for those few weeks and the power supply is not the best. Babies do die with the cold.
"Some have gone to the premature unit, some to the neo-natal unit, others to critical care and, rather sadly, the malnutrition unit."


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Compost bin in our office
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I am now an accredited Ska assessor!
I am now an accredited Ska assessor, as well as BREEAM.
Ska is an environmental assessment method developed for office fit-outs that addresses factors such as energy, water, materials, waste and pollution.
Green credentials
I had a request today, to explain how the following 'Green Credentials' (Environmental Measures etc.) incorporated in a huge London residential development are benefial, not only from an evironmental point of view, but also financially and in terms of general lifestyle enhancement.
Here is my response;
Sedum roofs (usually known as green roofs) are beneficial because a) you have either increased the vegetation if the development was built in a cityscape or b) you have not reduced the vegetation if the development was built on a green site (by sticking the greenery back on the roof). The reason why this is good is that a) plants and all living organisms absorb CO2 from the environment as they grow, through the natural process of photosynthesis, making up for some of the CO2 that is emitted from all our energy consumption. And b) the planted area absorbs rain water which prevents flooding. If the development is built on a green site and no green roof was implemented or additional plans were planted, then you would have to design in water attenuation measures to manage the flood water. Additionally, it looks nice and can provide a garden / usable outdoor space in an otherwise crowded concrete jungle.
CHP units are mainly beneficial from an environmental point of view, i.e. they waste less energy but this always has the consequential financial benefit of reducing running costs which always makes the occupants happy.
Code of sustainable homes level 3 (with aspirations of reaching level 4) Code level 4 is quite difficult to achieve, meaning that you really have gone above and beyond good practice measures with regards to environmental design, such as specifying products with low water consumption. Even level 3 is a good achievement. Let me know if you would like more examples from CSH (the Code for Sustainable Homes).
Generally energy efficiency rating of B (all units). If you mean an EPC rating of B? Then yes, this is good. The EPC (energy performance certificate) ranges from A (good) to G (bad) so a B is high. A is generally quite difficult to achieve without some sort of renewables (wind, solar power etc.) A+ means the building is not consuming energy, but instead generating energy(!) which is only possible to achieve by using renewable energy technologies that actually generate more energy in total than required by the building; enabling the excess to be sold back to the grid. (see example of a certificate in post below).
Generally environmental impact rating of A (all units) – Ok, looking at the image below (of both certificates next to each other), I think for residential buildings, the 'energy efficiency rating' relates to costs which means they are quite 'cheap' to run in terms of electricity bills etc. – in which case the 'environmental impact rating' is the energy consumption and hence CO2 emissions. I'd say that a B for en.eff. and an A for env.imp are both very good. See the text below the images.
Car free development (until block D is constructed) – reducing pollution and energy consumption by encouraging people to cycle and / or use public transport instead of their own cars. This also indirectly improves the health / fitness of the occupants.
Promoting the use of cycles with minimum of 1 cycle space per unit – under the schemes and energy assessment methods I am working on (BRREAM etc.) you get credits for increasing the number of cycle spaces and credits for reducing the amount of car parking spaces. It is all to encourage cycling, which reduces pollution and energy consumption from cars + improves the health / fitness of the occupants through exercise.
Car Club – This probably means they have set up a car sharing scheme, meaning that maybe 3 or 4 people who live / work close to each other take it in turns to give the others a lift, rather than using 1 car per person, saving a lot of energy and reducing pollution. This of course has huge financial and environmental benefits, due to the amounts of fuel (petrol) they are saving.
Recycling facilities within kitchens – they have probably installed separate bins for paper/plastic/glass/ cans and probably a compost too which is great. Recycling means saving energy from not having to produce new products from virgin materials and of course preserves the world's natural resources. Furthermore, it prevents this waste from going to landfill. Landfill sites are very bad for the environment because they a) take up space that could otherwise have been used for new developments and b) emit methane gas (CH4) into the environment which is bad (dangerous) and also prevents developments to be built in a whole surrounding area of these landfill sites (not just on the actual site).
Example of an EPC
preserve the environment
...save the animals!
How cute is this little rascal?


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Consumers must mail completed and signed forms to the Settlement Administrator by September 10, 2007.
TRENTON – Attorney General Anne Milgram announced – July 12 – that approximately 14,000 Ameriquest Mortgage Company consumers in New Jersey are eligible to receive a total of $11.7 million in restitution from Ameriquest and its related companies as part of a national settlement that resolves allegations of predatory lending.
Milgram said her office and the state Department of Banking and Insurance send letters and claim forms to eligible New Jersey consumers. To participate in the settlement and receive restitution, eligible consumers must mail completed and signed forms to the Settlement Administrator by September 10, 2007.
"Eligible New Jersey consumers who borrowed from Ameriquest and were impacted by questionable business practices – practices that have been eliminated or modified as a result of this agreement – are now closer to receiving restitution if they are participating in the settlement," said Milgram.
"We take the threat of predatory lending very seriously, and we are pleased that through this cooperative effort we were able to recover funds for consumers who were victimized in this instance," said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Steven M. Goldman. "We remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent this conduct, and we urge any consumer who believes they may have been subjected to predatory practices to contact us with their concerns."
The forms mailed to each Ameriquest consumer will indicate the minimum payment the consumer can expect to receive. However, the exact amount could be larger, depending on how many eligible Ameriquest customers in New Jersey elect to participate in the settlement. Attorney General Milgram encouraged eligible consumers to review the claim forms and information they receive, and to submit a reply as soon as possible.
Milgram noted, however, that consumers who opt to receive restitution payments relinquish their right to file lawsuits against Ameriquest related to loans covered by the settlement. For that reason, she said, consumers may want to consider consulting with a private attorney or, if they qualify, a legal services attorney before deciding whether to participate in the settlement. (Consumers who participate in the settlement do not, however, give up any claim they may otherwise raise if their home goes into foreclosure.)
Under the settlement agreement, more than 481,000 borrowers who were customers of Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Town and Country Credit Corporation and AMC Mortgage Services, Inc. (formerly known as Bedford Home Loans) between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2005 are eligible to receive restitution payments. Restitution payments nationwide are expected to total more than $300 million.
Consumers can obtain detailed information about the settlement and their eligibility for restitution by going to the Settlement Administrator's Web site: www.ameriquestmultistatesettlement.com. Consumers may also contact the Settlement Administrator at 800-420-5875 (persons with hearing-related disabilities may call 866-494-8274.)
The Ameriquest settlement resolves allegations of predatory lending practices by Attorneys General and banking and finance regulators in New Jersey and every other state except Virginia (where Ameriquest did not do business), as well as the District of Columbia.
Among other things, Ameriquest and the affiliate companies allegedly misrepresented and did not adequately disclose the terms of home loans, charged excessive loan origination fees and prepayment penalties, refinanced borrowers into improper or inappropriate loans, and improperly inflated appraisals used to qualify borrowers for loans.
The total $300-million-plus settlement payment by Ameriquest ranks as the second-largest state or federal consumer protection settlement in history, after the $484 million predatory lending agreement reached in 2002 between most states, including New Jersey, and the Household Finance Corporation.
Ameriquest primarily makes refinancing loans to existing homeowners who are hoping to consolidate credit card and other debt into their new home mortgages and realize overall monthly savings. Borrowers who do not have the best credit rating may turn to sub-prime loans, which often have higher interest rates and other costs attached. Based in Orange, California, Ameriquest Mortgage is a subsidiary of the ACC Capital Holding Corporation. ACC was also party to the settlement agreement along with the subsidiary companies Town and Country Credit and AMC Mortgage.
Deputy Attorney General Sharon Young of the Division of Law's Banking and Insurance Section and Deputy Attorney General Brian Brennan of the Division of Law's Consumer Fraud Protection Section handled the matter on behalf of the state.


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You'll never believe what I found in the skirt section at Anthropologie! A tulle midi skirt almost exactly like we just made. So it's time for the next skirt hack in our Buy or DIY skirt series! Today it's another Anthropologie knock off skirt.
BUY or DIY Skirt Details:
Anthropologie Tulle Midi Skirt $168
Fabric Recommendation: Black Tulle 54" Wide Tulle Black Fabric
Pattern Recommendation: Estelle Skirt by Violette Field Threads Estelle Skirt
BUY or DIY Skirt Math:
Anthropologie skirt: $168 retail price
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5th q-bio Summer School Students
Students Cell Signaling
- Davis, Clayton, Indiana University, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Espinal, Jesus, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Gunasekera, Kapila, Institute of Cell Biology, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Havens, Kyle, University of Washington, email@example.com
- Hur, Kyeyeon, POSTECH, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Ionkova, Sevdelina, University of New Mexico, email@example.com
- Ji, Ni, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, email@example.com
- Kamino, Keita, University of Tokyo, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Korsunsky, Ilya, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, email@example.com
- Li, Zhiyuan, University of California, San Francisco, email@example.com
- Mannakee, Brian, University of Arizona, email@example.com
- Meng, Xin, CAS-MPG Partner Institute for Computational Biology, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Olson, Sarah, Tulane University, email@example.com
- Tkach, Karen, Sloan Kettering Institute, firstname.lastname@example.com
Spatio-Temporal Modeling
- Hou, Ping, New Mexico State University, email@example.com
- Mahmutovic, Anel, Uppsala University, firstname.lastname@example.com
- McCabe, Meghan, University of New Mexico, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Raygoza Garay, Juan Antonio, University Of Arizona - The iPlant Collaborative, email@example.com
- Tapia Valenzuela, Jose Juan, University of Pittsburgh, email@example.com
- Nguyen, Hien, New Mexico State University, email@example.com
Stochastic Gene Regulation
- Andreychenko, Aleksandr, Saarland University, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Bennun, Sandra, Sandia National Laboratory, email@example.com
- Caglar, Mehmut Umut, Texas Tech University, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Delgado, Monica, University of British Columbia, email@example.com
- Earnest, Tyler, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, email@example.com
- Georgiev, Daniel, University of West Bohemia, email@example.com
- Hamidi, Mani, University of British Columbia
- Jang, Seunghee (Shelly), University of Washington, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Koyama, Masanori, University of Wisconsin Madison, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Liao, David, University of California San Francisco, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Mikeev, Linar, Saarland University, email@example.com
- Muthiah, Annamalai, University of Virginia, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Tlsty, Thea, University of California San Francisco, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Vangelov, Borislav, Imperial College London, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Wu, Jialiang, Georgia Institute of Technology, email@example.com
- XIONG, Liping, Hong Kong Baptist University, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Yuan, Ye, University of Cambridge, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Zhao, Yao, University of California, San Francisco, firstname.lastname@example.com
5th q-bio Summer School Lecturers
During the course of the summer school, students will interact with over 20 different researchers in the various fields of quantitative biology. Each of the following researchers has agreed to give a lecture to introduce their own particular interests in the analysis of biological systems.
• Gregg Beckham, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Tanmoy Bhattacharya, Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Santa Fe Institute, [email@example.com]
• Giovanni Bellesia, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• James R. Faeder, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, [faeder@ pitt.edu]
• "Gnana" S Gnanakaran, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Ryan N. Gutenkunst, University of Arizona, [email@example.com]
• William S. Hlavacek, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Elizabeth Hong-Geller, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• James (Mac) Hyman, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Tulane University, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Bette Korber, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• Thomas Leitner, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• Brian Munsky, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Gregor Neuert, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Alan Perelson, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• Partha Ramakrishnan, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• Ruy Rubiero, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• Anurag Sethi, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Nikolai Sinitsyn, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• Edward C. Stites, Translational Genomics Research Institute, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Jianhui Tian, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [firstname.lastname@example.com]
• Jim Werner, Los Alamos National Laboratory, [email@example.com]
• Pieter Rein ten Wolde, FOM Institute AMOLF, [email@example.com]
• Zilman, Anton, University of Toronto, [email@example.com]
• Others to be announced.
5th q-bio Summer School Themes
The school comprises four overlapping series of lectures and three major themes (stochastic gene regulation, cell signaling systems, and multiscale properties of biomolecules). A prospective student should have research interests in one of these areas.
- Stochastic Gene Regulation
- Cell Signaling Systems
- Spatio-Temporal Properties of Signaling Molecules
- Other Topics
Stochastic Gene Regulation
In this theme, we will explore stochasticity and cell-to-cell variability in the measurement and modeling of biochemical systems. In particular, we will concentrate on the effects that small numbers of important molecules (i.e. genes, RNAs and proteins) have on the dynamics of living cells. We will review experimental manifestations of stochastic effects in molecular biology, as can be measured using single cell and single molecule techniques. We will discuss the most recent analytical and numerical methods that are used to model these systems and show how these methods can improve interpretation of experimental data. We will study how different cellular mechanisms control and/or exploit randomness in order to survive in uncertain environments. Similarly, we will explore how single-cell measurements of cell-to-cell variability can reveal more information about underlying cellular mechanisms.
This section of the summer school will include a number of instructor-suggested group projects, in which students will apply various numerical techniques to formulate, identify and solve stochastic models for gene regulatory systems. Students will then apply these tools to model experimental flow cytometry or other single-cell data. Access and knowledge of Matlab will be helpful, but is not strictly necessary.
This section of the summer school is organized by Brian Munsky. Please address all questions about this section of the summer school to its organizer.
- Brian Munsky, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Elizabeth Hong-Geller, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Gregor Neuert, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Nikolai Sinitsyn, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Jim Werner, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Pieter Rein ten Wolde, FOM Institute AMOLF
- Introduction to Stochasticity. The importance of stochasticity in gene regulatory networks. Key examples from the literature.
- Discussion of the importance of stochasticity in small populations. Stochastic Phenomena: switching, focusing, resonance, filtering.
- The effects of positive and negative feedback.
- The physics behind stochastic chemical kinetics.
- Connection between deterministic and stochastic reaction rates.
- Derivation of the Master Equation for discrete stochastic processes.
- Solving the Chemical Master Equation: exact solutions for linear propensity functions,
- Kinetic Monte Carlo algorithms: Tau Leaping. Chemical Langevin equation. Time separation schemes. Hybrid methods.
- Density Computation Approaches: Finite State projections techniques, Moment Generating Function Techniques, Moment Closure Techniques, Fokker Planck equation.
- Simplification of complex biochemical processes.
- Switch rate analyses, waiting/completion times.
- Single cell measurement techniques: flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, time lapse microscopy.
- Using fluctuations to infer system mechanisms and parameters.
- Signal Processing in Biochemical networks.
- Synthetic Biology
- siRNA Effects in Host Pathogen Interactions
Lectures and slides:
- Brian Munsky's introduction slides are available at: File:Munsky Intro.pdf
- The first half of Brian's slides is at: File:Munsky Part 1.pdf
- The second half is available at: File:Munsky Part 2.pdf
Homework and Group Projects:
- All homework problems are meant to be done in groups. Feel free to use Matlab, c++ fortran, python or whatever.
- Students should write and test Stochastic Simulation Algorithm representations of the toggle switch model in Homework 2. These should be analyzed with three different approaches: First Reaction method, Direct Reaction Method, and Tau Leaping. Run many trajectories and collect statistics. Comment upon the similarities and differences between the various methods.
- Homework 1: Media:QBIO HWK1.pdf
- Homework 2: Stochastic Analysis of a toggle Switch: Media:Toggle HWK.pdf
- Group projects will be announced in an afternoon session.
- FSP_Tool_Kit 1.0 Please email me, and I will send the software to you.
- Others.
Journal Club Readings:
- All students with an emphasis in this section should be prepared to read and discuss the following articles on the effects, importance, and analysis of single-cell variability. This list is by no means comprehensive. Additional materials will be sent to you directly, and other articles will be posted here as the course progresses. The citations in bold face are probably to the most useful and accessible for the course.
- [1] McAdams, M., and A. Arkin. 1999. Its a noisy business! Tren. Gen. 15:65–69.
- [2] Elowitz, M., A. Levine, E. Siggia, and P. Swain. 2002. Stochastic gene expression in a single cell. Science. 297:1183–1186.
- [3] Thattai, M., and A. van Oudenaarden. 2001. Intrinsic noise in gene regulatory networks. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 98:8614–8619.
- [4] Arkin, A., J. Ross, and M. H. 1998. Stochastic kinetic analysis of developmental pathway bifurcation in phage λ-infected escherichia coli cells. Genetics. 149:1633–1648.
- [5] Becskei, A., and L. Serrano. 2000. Engineering stability in gene networks by autoregulation. Nature. 405:590–593.
- [6] Cagatay, T., M. Turcotte, M. Elowitz, J. Garcia-Ojalvo, and G. Suel. 2009. Architecture- dependent noise discriminates functionally analogous differentiation circuits. Cell. 139:512–522.
- [7] Kobayashi, H., M. Kaern, M. Araki, K. Chung, T. Gardner, C. Cantor, and J. Collins. 2004. Programmable cells: Interfacing natural and engineered gene networks. PNAS. 101:8414–8419.
- [8] Raj, A., and A. van Oudenaarden. 2009. Single-molecule approaches to stochastic gene expression. Annual Review of Biophysics. 38:255–270
- [9] Gillespie, D. T. 1992. A rigorous derivation of the chemical master equation. Physica A. 188:404–425.
- [10] Gillespie, D. T. 1977. Exact stochastic simulation of coupled chemical reactions. J. Phys. Chem. 81:2340–2360.
- [11] Elf, J., and M. Ehrenberg. 2003. Fast evaluations of fluctuations in biochemical networks with the linear noise approximation. Genome Research. 13:2475–2484.
- [12] Gmez-Uribe, C., and G. Verghese. 2007. Mass fluctuation kinetics: Capturing stochastic effects in systems of chemical reactions through coupled mean-variance computations. J. Chem. Phys. 126.
- [13] Munsky, B., and M. Khammash. 2008. The finite state projection approach for the analysis of stochastic noise in gene networks. IEEE Trans. Automat. Contr./IEEE Trans. Circuits and Systems: Part 1. 52:201–214.
- [14] Gillespie, D. T. 2000. The chemical Langevin equation. J. Chem. Phys. 113:297–306.
- [15] Salis, H., and Y. Kaznessis. 2005. Accurate hybrid stochastic simulation of a system of coupled chemical or biological reactions. J. Chem. Phys. 112.
- [16] Dunlop, M., R. Cox III, J. Levine, R. Murray, and M. Elowitz. 2008. Regulatory activity revealed by dynamic correlations in gene expression noise. Nature Genetics. 40:1493–1498.
- [17] Munsky, B., B. Trinh, and M. Khammash. 2009. Listening to the noise: random fluctuations reveal gene network parameters. Molecular Systems Biology. 5.
- [18] Bel, G., B. Munsky, and I. Nemenman. 2010. Simplicity of completion time distributions for common complex biochemical processes. Physical Biology. 7.
- [19] Paulsson, J., O. Berg, and M. Ehrenberg. 2000. Stochastic focusing: Fluctuation-enhanced sensitivity of intracellular regulation. PNAS. 97:7148–7153.
Group Projects
- A variety of group projects will be proposed and discussed in the first few days of class. Projects are expected to last beyond the dates of the school and may result in a minor scientific publication. Projects will consider open problems in the analysis of stochastic gene regulation. General research projects will include: computational theory and software improvement, data fitting and parameter inference from single cell measurements, computer aided experiment selection, among others.
Cell Signaling Systems
This series of lectures will be focused on modeling cell signaling. We will begin with an overview of the inherent features of cell signaling systems, including multisite phosphorylation, ubiquitination and regulated recruitment (co-localization of enzymes and substrates). We will then discuss how these features complicate efforts to develop predictive mechanistic models of cell signaling systems and possible solutions, in particular the rule-based modeling approach. We will cover methods for simulating a model, visualizing and annotating a model, and fitting procedures. To cover the latter topic, we will also discuss the types of quantitative data available to support modeling efforts. We will make extensive use of software tools that are compatible with the BioNetGen language (BNGL) or the closely related Kappa language. An example of such a tool is BioNetGen (http://bionetgen.org).
Students will participate in a group project designed to introduce students to the essential steps in formulation and analysis of a rule-based model for a cell signaling system.
This lecture series in 2011 q-bio Summer School is organized by William S. Hlavacek. Please address all questions about this part of the summer school to its organizer.
- James R. Faeder, PhD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Byron Goldstein, PhD, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Ryan N. Gutenkunst, PhD, University of Arizona
- William S. Hlavacek, PhD, Los Alamos National Laboratory and University of New Mexico
- Edward C. Stites, MD, PhD, Translational Genomics Research Institute
The experts listed below will be available to assist students during at least one of the lab exercises.
- Dipak Barua, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Bin Hu, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Jin Yang, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Max Planck Institute for Computational Biology, Shanghai
Lectures and Slides
All lectures will pertain to modeling of cell signaling systems, with an emphasis on the rule-based modeling approach. A schedule of lectures is provided below. Links to slides will appear below as lecture slides become available.
- Overview of cell signaling and introduction to rule-based modeling, (Hlavacek), followed by afternoon lab on BNGL, July 25 (slides)
- Methods for simulating rule-based models (Faeder), followed by afternoon lab on BioNetGen, August 1 (for slides and other materials, see below)
- Software for rule-based modeling and applications (Faeder), followed by afternoon lab on RuleBender and NFsim, August 2 (for slides and other materials, see below)
- Parameter estimation, sensitivity analysis and sloppiness (Gutenkunst), August 3 (slides)
- Mechanistic rule-based models for understanding cancer biology (Stites), followed by afternoon lab, August 4
- Parameters (Goldstein), followed by afternoon lab on parameter values and units, August 5 [Dr. Goldstein's plan is to talk about the three types of parameters that must be entered in a rule-based model of a signaling cascade: 1. Geometric factors such as the cytosolic volume, the surface area of the plasma membrane and the external volume associated with each cell; 2. The concentrations of the components of the model; and 3. The rate constants that describe the dynamics of the biochemistry that are encoded in the rules.]
Materials from Dr. Faeder:
- Inherent features of cell signaling systems
- Combinatorial complexity
- Conventional modeling approaches
- The rule-based modeling approach
- Pitfalls of model specification
- Visualizing and annotating a rule-based model
- Generate-first simulation
- On-the-fly simulation
- Network-free simulation
- Software tools for simulation
- Fitting
- Sensitivity analysis
- Sloppiness
The following subjects will be covered:
- BioNetGen language (BNGL)
- Anatomy of a BioNetGen input file
- Using RuleBender, BioNetGen and NFsim
- Recommended units for rate constants
- Online resources useful for model building (e.g., UniProt, HPRD, and Phospho.ELM)
- Guidelines for model visualization and annotation - drawing an extended contact map and assembling a model guide
A link to a course that covers rule-based modeling at Pittsburgh is here.
Two teams of students will work on a group project. The teams will be led by Sarah Olson and Karen Tkach.
Students are encouraged to read the following papers before the summer school.
- Scott JD, Pawson T (2009) Cell signaling in space and time: where proteins come together and when they're apart. Science 326, 1220-1224.
- Mayer BJ, Blinov ML, Loew LM (2009) Molecular machines or pleiomorphic ensembles: signaling complexes revisited. J. Biol. 8:81.
Course Credit
You may receive course credit from the University of New Mexico (3 credit hours) for participating in the Modeling Cell Signaling section of the 2011 q-bio Summer School. To learn more about the courses listed below, please contact Dr. Hlavacek (email@example.com).
- Summer semester 2011, Undergraduate Problems (BIOL 499, Section 035, CRN:17299), Department of Biology, University of New Mexico
- Summer semester 2011, Research Problems (BIOL 551, Section 049, CRN:19876), Department of Biology, University of New Mexico
Spatio-Temporal Properties of Signaling Molecules
Description of Theme As system biology thrives to excel in providing cellular level behavior of complex biological systems, it has become imperative to integrate the molecular level events for better understanding at the system level. The objective of this theme is to provide training on computational methodologies to extract molecular level events at different resolutions. In addition we intend to provide a brief review on recent theoretical and computational methods and state-of the-art computing architectures. Finally, we will use examples from our own research to show that the real strength of these computational methodologies can only be materialized when combined with experimental studies. This section of the summer school is organized by "Gnana" S Gnanakaran. Please address all questions about this section of the summer school to its organizer.
- "Gnana" S Gnanakaran, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- [Partha Ramakrishnan], Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Anurag Sethi, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Giovanni Bellesia, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- [Jianhui Tian], Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Introduction to Computational Structural Biology
- Molecular Modeling Approaches for biomolecular recognition
- Quantum mechanics
- Methods for enzyme catalysis
- Protein Dynamics using Molecular simulation methods
- Molecular communication over long distances using network theory approaches
- Coarse-graining approaches to access biologically relevant time and length scales
- Limitations: Dealing In vivo conditions, Sampling and force fields
Lectures and slides:
- To be announced.
- To be announced.
The students in the spatio-temporal modeling are expected to have the following software installed and working on their laptops for the tutorial sessions in the afternoon.
Journal Club Readings:
The papers recommended for the spatio-temporal modeling journal club are listed below. The students will choose an article to present and discuss during the Journal club session.
- Equation of state calculations by fast computing machines. Metropolis et al. Journal of Chemical Physics 21(6), 1087-1092 (1953).
- Understanding modern molecular dynamics: techniques and applications M.E. Tuckerman and G.J. Martyna, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 104(2), 159-178 (2000)
- M. Levitt, A Simplified Representation of Protein Conformations for Rapid Simulation of Protein Folding. J. Mol. Biol. 104, 59-107 (1976)
- D.E. Shaw et al. Atomic-Level Characterization of the Structural Dynamics of Proteins Science 330(6002), 341-346 (2010)
- M.A. Fisher et al. De Novo Designed Proteins from a Library of Artificial Sequences Function in Escherichia Coli and Enable Cell Growth PLoS One 2011, 6(1): e15364
- Y.C. Kim and G. Hummer. Coarse-grained models for simulations of multi-protein complexes Application to ubiquitin binding. J Mol. Biol. 2008, 375:1416-1433
- H Zhou. Quantitative Relation between intermolecule and intramolecular binding to pro-rich peptides to SH3 domains. Biophys. J. 2006, 91: 3170-3181
- P.C. Whitford, et al., Conformational Transitions of Adenylate Kinase: Switching by Cracking. J. Mol. Biol., 2007, 366: 1661-1671.
- S Yang, N.K. Banavali, and B. Roux, Mapping the conformational transition in Src activation by cumulating the information from multiple molecular dynamics trajectories. PNAS, 2009, 106:3776-3781.
- M Karelson and V.S. Lobanov, and A. R. Katritzky Quantum-Chemical Descriptors in QSAR/QSPR Studies Chem. Rev., 1996, 96 (3), pp 1027–1044
- A. Cavalli, P. Carloni, and M. Recanatini, Target-Related Applications of First Principles Quantum Chemical Methods in Drug Design. Chem. Rev., 2006, 106 (9), pp 3497–3519
- M. Lundberg, T. Kawatsu, T. Vreven, M. J. Frisch, and K. Morokuma, Transition States in the Protein Environment -- ONIOM QM:MM Modeling of Isopenicillin N Synthesis," J. Chem. Theory and Comput., 5 (2009) 222-34.
- K. Morokuma, D. G. Musaev, T. Vreven, H. Basch, M. Torrent and D. V. Khoroshun, "Model studies of the structure, reactivities, and reaction mechanisms of Metalloenzymes," IBM Journal of Research & Development 45(May/July 2001) 367.
- Stabilization and Structure Calculations for Noncovalent Interactions in Extended Molecular Systems Based on Wave Function and Density Functional Theories Kevin E. Riley, Michal Pitok, Petr Jureka, and Pavel Hobza Chem. Rev., 2010, 110 (9), pp 5023–5063
Group Projects
- To be announced.
5th q-bio Summer School Program
Program Overview: Unless otherwise noted, the school schedule will consist of approximately 3 hours of lectures in the morning. A typical schedule will look like
- 9:00-10:45 -- Lecture One
- 10:45-11:00 -- Break
- 11:00-12:45 -- Lecture Two
- 12:45-2:00 -- Lunch
Afternoons will be left for other activities, such as invited seminars, student talks (Talks will be selected from student abstracts), journal club discussions, group project/homework meetings, study sessions, continuation of the participants' regular academic work, and recreation. A classroom with wireless internet access will be reserved for the school participants for all afternoons during the school program. Additionally, we expect the students to spend some of the afternoons with the school faculty, most of whom are scientists at LANL, familiarizing themselves with the workings of the research institution and potentially starting collaborative research with the faculty.
5th q-bio Summer School Sponsors
The 2011 q-bio Summer School is sponsored by the: