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Immunization of rabbits with synthetic peptides derived from a highly conserved β-sheet epitope region underneath the receptor binding site of influenza A virus
Authors Ideno S, Sakai K, Yunoki M , Kubota-Koketsu R , Inoue Y, Nakamura S, Yasunaga T, Okuno Y, Ikuta K
Received 2 July 2013
Accepted for publication 13 August 2013
Published 5 November 2013 Volume 2013:7 Pages 233—241
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/BTT.S50870
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
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Shoji Ideno,1,3 Kaoru Sakai,1 Mikihiro Yunoki,2–4 Ritsuko Kubota-Koketsu,3,5 Yuji Inoue,3 Shota Nakamura,6 Teruo Yasunaga,6 Yoshinobu Okuno,5 Kazuyoshi Ikuta3
1Infectious Pathogen Research Section, Central Research Laboratory, Research and Development Division, Japan Blood Products Organization, Kobe, Japan; 2Research and Development Promotion Section, Research and Development Division, Japan Blood Products Organization, Tokyo, Japan; 3Department of Virology, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan; 4Department of Veterinary Microbiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan; 5Kanonji Institute, The Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University, Kanonji, Kagawa, Japan; 6Department of Genome Informatics, Genome Information Research Center, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
Background: There is increasing concern about the speed with which health care providers can administer prophylaxis and treatment in an influenza pandemic. Generally, it takes several months to manufacture an influenza vaccine by propagation of the virus in chicken eggs or cultured cells. Newer, faster protocols for the production of vaccines that induce broad-spectrum immunity are therefore highly desirable. We previously developed human monoclonal antibody B-1 that shows broadly neutralizing activity against influenza A virus H3N2. B-1 recognizes an epitope region that includes an antiparallel β-sheet structure underneath the receptor binding site of influenza hemagglutinin (HA). In this study, the efficacy of a synthetic peptide vaccine derived from this epitope region against influenza A was evaluated.
Materials and methods: Two peptides were synthesized, the upper and lower peptides. These peptides comprise amino acid residues 167–187 and 225–241, respectively, of the B-1 epitope region of HA, which is involved in forming the β-sheet structure. Both peptides were then coupled to keyhole limpet hemocyanin, and the peptides, alone or in combination, were used to immunize rabbits. The resulting antibody responses were examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The upper peptide, but not the lower peptide, elicited antibodies that were reactive to HA. Interestingly, the use of both peptides together could elicit antibodies with a higher reactivity to HA than either peptide alone. The antibodies were found to react to HA at the N-terminus of the upper peptide, which is exposed at the surface of trimeric HA on influenza virions.
Discussion: The higher production of HA-reactive antibodies following immunization with both peptides suggests that the upper peptide forms the effective epitope structure in the binding state, and the lower peptide enhances the production of HA antibodies. This study could be the first step towards the development of pandemic viral vaccines that can be produced within short time periods.
Keywords: influenza A, hemagglutinin, epitope, synthetic peptide, rabbit
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Vineyard Haven is a 90 acre, heavily forested property which is protected by a New South Wales State Voluntary Conservation Agreement achieved by the owners in 1999. It also has State Heritage Listing on a few Italian Archaeological Relics (including a holding well, hand-dug dam, trenches, and old Italian house mound since 2010). The owners purchased this property in 1971 and build a modest 2 bedroom home there upon retirement in 1993. The property is divided into three categories: Heritage listed with funding for improvements; protected area with no clearing or building allowed; and a 17-acre block with no protections or restrictions.
The property was originally a small vineyard from 1883 to the mid 1920' s and then was vacated until purchased by the present owners in 1971. Some of the original forest was cleared, however some remnant old growth remains.
The house is about 2000 square feet and the construction material is largely sandstone and some Hardiplank. There is a 25-by-40 foot Colourbond shed with three doors and three windows; a 39-by-39 foot open Spacio situated on a concrete slab; a 20-by-20 foot Colourbond Bookhouse/Studio Demountable; a 9-by-19 foot Overnight Demountable with no facilities; and three small caravans used for storage only.
The property features a small dam, a very old and hand-dug dam, old shallow holding well and 5x 5,000 Gallon water tanks. These tanks are all connected by 1.25 inch underground water pipes which are powered by a 12,000V powerline which traverses the western boundary. The property has a 15kVa generator service with underground powerlines connecting to the Bookhouse and sheds. There are more than 20 water taps on the property connected to the pipes.
Recently, a contractor constructed more than 300 metres of gravel/ blue metal roads from the property entrance to the house and buildings and out by another way. The property's boundaries exceed 3 Km and are totally fenced by blue-coated plain wire and tough wooden posts. Much of the wire is fairly new and the Western & Northern boundaries are along local roads.
The property has been left alone for 90 years, especially the last 65, and much regrowth has occurred. Flora & fauna are thriving and the property is enhanced with much re-emerging littoral rainforest during the last decade. It is located near beaches and activity areas and has a most quiet, relaxing and tranquil atmosphere.
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What is Longvida Optimised Curcumin?
Longvida Optimised Curcumin is a high absorption free form curcumin supplement. Curcumin is a compound found in the spice turmeric and has been found to possibly have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
A study published in the journal, Foods, found that when Curcumin is combined with other enhancing agents, it could provide many health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
According to the manufacturer of this product, curcumin is the most potent of the three main curcuminoids that are found in turmeric, which is a spice that has been linked to numerous benefits.
Who is the Manufacturer of Longvida Optimised Curcumin?
The manufacturer of Longvida Optimised Curcumin is Igennus Healthcare Nutrition, a family-run company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The company's official Web site gives a phone number and email address for customer support.
The company was co-founded by Dr. Jav Nazemi and is currently run by him, his wife, and their two daughters. In addition to Longvida Optimised Curcumin, Igennus Healthcare Nutrition manufacturers a variety of nutritional products, including multivitamins, fish oils, and omega-3 supplements.
How Does Longvida Optimised Curcumin Work?
According to the manufacturer, Longvida Optimised Curcumin delivers free form curcumin into the blood street and target tissues. Because curcumin is normally a poorly absorbed compound, the supplements have a phospholipid and fatty acid coating surrounding the curcumin molecule, which may help transport it into the lymphatic system to achieve active plasma levels.
Curcumin[1] has been found to possibly reduce inflammation and ease symptoms, such as pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, recent studies have found that curcumin may benefit those with memory issues or even early signs of dementia.
Longvida Optimised Curcumin Ingredients – Are they Safe & Effective?
This supplement contains 500 milligrams of Longvida optimized curcumin extract from the turmeric root. According to a reasearch published in the Nutrition Journal says, a low dose of a curcumin-lipid preparation can produce a variety of potentially health promoting effects in healthy middle aged people.
Curcumin is poorly absorbed in the body and rapidly metabolized into inactive forms, this product also has the following ingredients that make up the coating surrounding the curcumin molecule so that it can be transported into the lymphatic system:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose – According to Science Direct, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a water-soluble, biodegradable, and biocompatible polymer.
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Stearic acid – It's a common fatty acid which is used in many cosmetics and cleaning products. It's extracted from plant or animal fats and used as an inactive ingredient in many pharmaceuticals.
Soya lecithin – Lecithin[2] is a fat that is essential in the body's cells and can be found in soybeans and egg yolks.
Maltodextrin – According to Medical News Today, maltodextrin is a white, starchy powder found in packaged foods to improve flavor, thickness and shelf life.
Ascorbyl palmitate – A naturally-occurring fatting acid[3] composed of Vitamin C and palmitic acid.
What are the Pros of Longvida Optimised Curcumin?
- Soya lecithin has been found to treat many memory disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as gallbladder and liver disease.
- This product is free from dairy, gluten, lactose, salt, soya protein, wheat, and yeast.
- Longvida Optimised Curcumin may help with inflammation, joint pain and other ailments related to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis[5].
- This product may help with brain function and mood balance.
What are the Disadvantages of Longvida Optimised Curcumin?
- According to Medical News Today, Malodextrin has a higher glycemic index than sugar and may cause an increase or spike in one's blood sugar.
- Curcumin[4] may increase the risk of bleeding due to slow blood clotting.
- When taken as an oral supplement, curcumin may reduce testosterone levels and decrease sperm movement in men, causing male fertility problems.
- Curcumin may prevent the absorption of iron.
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Q: How Should You take Longvida Optimised Curcumin?
A: The manufacturer recommends taking one capsule per day with food, or two capsules per day as a split dose for more intensive support.
SAFETY WARNING: It is not advisable to exceed the recommended dose. Seek professional advice before taking any food supplement if you are taking medication or breastfeeding. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Q: How Much Does Longvida Optimised Curcumin Cost?
A: A bottle with 30 capsules can be purchased form $12.51 on Amazon or 24.99 pounds from the manufacturer's official Web site.
Q: What is Longvida Optimised Curcumin's Return Policy?
A: The manufacturer states that they will issue a full refund for products as long as they are informed within seven working days after receiving the product.
Q: Does Longvida Optimised Curcumin Offer a Free Trial?
A: A free trial was not found on the official Web site.
Longvida Optimised Curcumin Review – Final Verdict
Studies have found many benefits to taking curcumin, such as antioxidant benefits, which means it can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Curcumin has also been found to have anti-inflammatory properties to help ease joint pain and issues with both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Finally, a study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry illustrated how curcumin may also protect the brain.
There are many supplements on the market that contain curcumin and state similar antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and memory/brain benefits. Individuals looking for the benefits of curcumin should do their research and compare the different ingredients of prices of curcumin supplements.
*All individuals are unique. Your results can and will vary.
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Private Cloud Vendor for NonProfits Upgrades to JetStor® All-Flash Arrays for Faster Primary & Backup Storage of Customer Data
StratusLIVE offers nonprofit organizations tools to meet their missions. Customers like The Epilepsy Foundation and many large United Ways use the firm's StratusLIVE 365 suite of business applications to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, the solution is a client relationship management platform that empowers nonprofits to manage fundraising, constituents, marketing, and engagement. Founded in 2008, StratusLIVE is based in Virginia Beach, VA.
StratusLIVE 365 enables nonprofits to track all interactions with donors and stakeholders, such as emails, phone calls, and correspondence. StratusLIVE delivers its solution to most customers as a hosted, cloud-based service, and the firm stores and safeguards all these data in SQL databases at its data center. Some customers have as much as 15 years of history stored in the system, and StratusLIVE must also duplicate the data in its cloud for backup.
StratusLIVE relied on storage solutions from a major vendor, but while these systems were adequate when the company was smaller, they could no longer support its growth. The firm must store five terabytes of data every week, and its differential backups produce another terabyte daily.
"Adding more capacity was no longer an option because our legacy systems couldn't keep pace with SQL queries," said Pete LeMay, Director, Cloud Operations, StratusLIVE. "Worsening matters, nightly backups were taking too long."
Additionally, the company's datacenter is a co-location site three hours away in northern VA. "Not only did we need to upgrade to faster, enterprise storage, our solutions also had to be reliable and easy to manage remotely," added LeMay.
• JetStor 826iXD 26 bay All Flash Array from AC&NC
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• Two Dell PowerEdge R640 servers
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By upgrading to a JetStor All-Flash 826iXD storage platform, StratusLIVE enhanced the performance of its SQL databases, delivering the responsiveness that customers demand. The firm also replicates data more quickly, improving its nightly backup windows. "We were pushing the limits of our legacy systems and knew it was time to upgrade from spinning disks to all flash," said LeMay. "AC&NC made high-throughput storage affordable for us."
StratusLIVE also gained flexible capacity to support future growth by linking the JetStor 826iXD system to a JetStor 826JXD All Flash JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks). The JetStor 826JXD JBOD ensures the firm's storage needs will be met well into the future by offering nearly a hundred terabytes of additional capacity.
To accelerate backups, the company installed a JetStor 812iXD Array with 4 Tb spinning disks. "Our JetStor 826 solutions enabled us to convert our legacy storage to backup locations, and the JetStor 812iXD will allow us to retire them entirely," said LeMay. "We're migrating 20 terabytes from our legacy systems to the JetStor 812iXD without impacting our operations."
LeMay and his colleagues rely on the management application bundled with its JetStor storage systems to proactively configure, manage, and monitor the chassis from any browser.
"When your storage is in a cloud off-site, you require robust remote administration," said LeMay. "That's what our JetStor solutions provide. Even better, our JetStor arrays have been utterly dependable, which is why we were comfortable buying more. We've done multiple firmware updates without a single failure or incident. These are the qualities we want in our storage platforms."
StratusLIVE initially purchased from AC&NC a 2U, 26-bay JetStor 826iXD system, fully populated with 26 1.6Tb Seagate® Nytro® 3031 SAS SSDs for 41.6 Tb of storage, as well as two Dell PowerEdge R630 servers to keep pace with the all-flash JetStor platform.
The company then purchased a 2U, 26-bay JetStor 826JXD All Flash JBOD with 6 3.8Tb Seagate® Nytro® 3031 SAS SSDs, a 2U, 12-bay JetStor 812iXD Array with 12 4Tb HDDs, along with two Dell PowerEdge R640 servers and four Dell EMC S4128F-ON switches. The 10 Gb/s Dell switches replaced legacy one Gb/s systems.
"Installing our JetStor solutions was straightforward," said LeMay. "For example, we racked the JetStor 826JXD, connected the cables, and started using it immediately."
The two JetStor 826 chassis link via two 12Gb connections, one for each controller. All three JetStor platforms feature dual active controllers, protecting services in the unlikely event a controller fails. The JetStor platforms are configured for RAID 6, which ensures no data is lost if even two disks fail in an array.
The JetStor 826iXD and JetStor 812iXD Arrays have redundant 10 Gb links to two Dell switches, which connect to two Dell servers running SQL databases. The switches also link to a HyperV cluster that includes the other two Dell servers. The other two Dell switches are used on the LAN to support non-storage traffic.
StratusLIVE bolstered its competitive position by delivering cloud storage with the performance and capacity to support its customers' needs. When the firm needs more storage, it simply adds disks to the JetStor 826JXD JBOD.
"AC&NC understood that the cloud is essential to our core business and made upgrading our infrastructure easy," concluded LeMay. "AC&NC provided complete storage, switching, and server solutions that were also the most affordable. AC&NC makes high-speed all-flash storage practical and cost-effective."
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"Go and rebuild my house which, as you see, has fallen into ruin."
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Recent scandals in the church have caused much suffering. Looking back to the past, no effort to beg pardon and to seek to repair the harm done will ever be sufficient. Looking ahead to the future, no effort must be spared to create a culture able to prevent such situations from happening again or preventing the possibility of their being covered up and perpetuated.*
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We will continue to provide this high level of scrutiny in addition to any improved methods that become available to our society in the future in order to rebuild your faith and trust and hope in Jesus' promise, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it." - Matthew 16:18
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Serena Williams will able to attend the royal wedding after all.
After pulling out of the Italian Open in Rome, Williams, 36, can now join Meghan Markle and Prince Harry when they tie the knot on Saturday.
Following a 14-month absence after the birth of her daughter, Alexis Olympia, Williams returned to the tour briefly but withdrew from last week's Madrid Open and this week's Italian Open.
Coach Patrick Mouratoglou said via Reuters that when Williams arrived to train with him in France late last month, "Serena had to rebuild her body. When she arrived at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, around April 30, we realized that she was not ready yet."
He continued, "The time she lost after the delivery, with all the medical issues she had to go through, was missing."
Williams recently detailed her traumatic birthing experience in an op-ed for CNN.
"It began with a pulmonary embolism, which is a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs becomes blocked by a blood clot. Because of my medical history with this problem, I live in fear of this situation. So, when I fell short of breath, I didn't wait a second to alert the nurses," Williams recounted. "This sparked a slew of health complications that I am lucky to have survived."
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Initiating treatment of type 2 diabetes with glibenclamide or glipizide is associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease in comparison to gliclazide or glimepiride. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Risk of coronary artery disease associated with initial sulphonylurea treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes: a matched case-control study.
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AIMS: This study sought to assess the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) associated with initial treatment of type 2 diabetes with different sulphonylureas. METHODS: In type 2 diabetic patients, cases who developed CAD were compared retrospectively with controls that did not. The 20-year risk of CAD at diagnosis of diabetes, using the UKPDS risk engine, was used to match cases with controls. RESULTS: The 76 cases of CAD were compared with 152 controls. The hazard of developing CAD (95% CI) associated with initial treatment increased by 2.4-fold (1.3-4.3, P=0.004) with glibenclamide; 2-fold (0.9-4.6, P=0.099) with glipizide; 2.9-fold (1.6-5.1, P=0.000) with either, and was unchanged with metformin. The hazard decreased 0.3-fold (0.7-1.7, P=0.385) with glimepiride, 0.4-fold (0.7-1.3, P=0.192) with gliclazide, and 0.4-fold (0.7-1.1, P=0.09) with either. CONCLUSIONS: Initiating treatment of type 2 diabetes with glibenclamide or glipizide is associated with increased risk of CAD in comparison to gliclazide or glimepiride. If confirmed, this may be important because most Indian patients receive the cheaper older sulphonylureas, and present guidelines do not distinguish between individual agents.


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Bradley Manning's maximum possible sentence for leaking state secrets to WikiLeaks was cut from 136 years to a possible 90 years on Tuesday, marking a rare victory for the defence in a trial that has so far swung almost exclusively in the US government's direction.
The judge presiding over the court martial, Colonel Denise Lind, granted the most elements of a defence motion calling for some of the 20 counts for which Manning has been found guilty to be merged on grounds that they repeat each other. In the motion, defence lawyers argued that the government had taken single acts of criminality and split them into several separate violations – thus multiplying the possible sentence.
"By dividing this ongoing act into two separate specifications," the motion says, referring to the soldier's transmission of the US embassy cables to WikiLeaks, "the government takes what should be a 10-year offence and makes it a 20-year offence and unfairly increases Pfc Manning's punitive exposure".
Lind granted all defence requests to merge counts, except specifications four and six of charge II that relate to stealing and purloining of the Iraq and Afghan warlogs. Reporters present in the court said they were unable to record details of the judge's ruling because she read her judgment so fast.
In previous hearings, the Guardian has counted that she reads at a rate of 180 words per minute. In one session, even the stenographers employed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation as a way of injecting public accountability in the trial process struggled to keep up with Lind as she read.
"Judge Lind recitation of her ruling on merging of sentencing charges was ridiculously fast. NO respect for the public and press," tweeted the independent journalist Alexa O'Brien. Nathan Fuller of the Bradley Manning Support Network concurred: "Judge read merger ruling too fast to transcribe."
The merging of offences is the first glimmer of hope for the army private since he was found guilty of 20 of the 22 counts that he faced as a result of leaking more than 700,000 documents to the anti-secrecy website. He was found not guilty on the most serious charge, "aiding the enemy", and of another count relating to the transmission of an encrypted video of a US air strike in Garani, Afghanistan.
Lind is presiding over the case alone, in the absence of a jury, at the request of Manning. The sentencing phase, a form of mini-trial, is expected to last at least two more weeks, with the defence planning to call more than 20 witnesses once the prosecution has completed its sentencing testimony.


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Geoff - Sounds good to me. Bob (O'Hara) - looks like this should go on the agenda for July. Regards, Tony At 11:11 11/04/2002 -0700, Geoff Thompson wrote: >Tony- > >We are in violent agreement here. >I propose to co-sponsor this as an Exec item at the July Plenary. >I would like to see the proposed text live in back of the LMSC Operating >Rules as a "Procedure" with a note to the following effect: > (This material is published here on a temporary basis until the > formal adoption of material of equivalent scope in IEEE 802. When such > material is approved this procedure may be deleted without ballot.) > >We will probably need to also propose a "transition plan" that >acknowledges that we are scattered at the moment and gives "guidance" on >how to transition to the "universal plan". I would expect such a plan >should indicate the appropriateness of an Informative Annex containing: >(a) obsolete root information and (b) discussion that the only difference >is the "it is only a matter of whether you are going from London to >Edinburgh via Manchester or York" issue. > >Geoff > >At 09:01 AM 4/11/02 +0100, Tony Jeffree wrote: > >>Geoff - >> >> >>At 17:42 10/04/2002 -0700, Geoff Thompson wrote: >>>Tony- >>> >>>It seems to me that this should go into the next revision of the 802 >>>Overview and Architecture with appropriate pointers to web pages where >>>the most up to date table can be found. Rationale being that this is >>>technical material. >> >>It's a fair point - section 9 of the current O&A seems like a reasonable >>precedent. >> >> >>>In addition, it would seem that adherence to this procedure would need >>>to added to the 802 Five Criteria. >> >>If it was included in the O&A, then it would already be covered by the >>6.2 "Compatibility" criterion in the existing operating rules. >> >> >>>I believe that the current situation, due largely to obscurity of this >>>issue and lack of communication, is that 802.3 cleaned up its situation >>>of mixed use but became consistent in the wrong direction. >> >>True. >> >> >>>It should be further noted in your treatise that it is perfectly >>>acceptable (and much more desirable than actually changing things) to >>>have multiple root paths into the "pile of leaves", that is: >>>{iso(1)member-body(2)us(840)ieee802dot3(10006)csmacdmgt(30)attribut >>>{iso(1)member-body(2)us(840)ieee802dot3(10006)csmacdmgt(30)attribute(7)fr >>>a me sTransmittedOK(2)}; >>>gets you to exactly the same uniquely defined point as: >>> {iso(1) std(0) iso8802(8802) >>> csma(3)csmacdmgt(30)attribute(7)framesTransmittedOK(2)}; >>>it is only a matter of whether you are going from London to Edinburgh >>>via Manchester or York. >> >>Absolutely - that should certainly be pointed out. >> >> >>>Is it your intention to act on this via a e-mail ballot of the SEC or >>>put it on the agenda for action in July? >> >>What I would like to see is a formal acceptance by the SEC that this is >>the right way to go with regard to doing future OID allocations, so that, >>in advance of it reaching the pages of the O&A (~ 1-2+ years hence) we >>have an agreed position as to what should be done in the interim. >> >>I would be happy to do it either way - as an SEC Email ballot or as an >>agenda item for July. >> >>Regards, >>Tony >> >> >>>Geoff >>> >>> >>>At 04:51 PM 4/10/02 +0100, Tony Jeffree wrote: >>>>The discussion of .15's need for OID registration arcs (see below) has >>>>reminded me that we have yet to take a position regarding the suggested >>>>procedures for future OID arc registrations as documented in my paper >>>>of March 2001 (attached to this email). As I have had no >>>>negative feedback on this document, I propose that we adopt the >>>>suggested procedure as documented, and would like to make an SEC motion >>>>to that effect. >>>> >>>>Regards, >>>>Tony >>>> >>>> >>>>At 21:26 09/04/2002 +0100, you wrote: >>>>>Geoff - >>>>> >>>>>As it happens, I believe I have the most recent paper on this subject >>>>>- you may recall that I raised the issue of a generalized scheme in >>>>>the SEC some while back. Anyhow, I generated the attached document as >>>>>a result. I believe that using the 8802 arc is the "no brainer" route >>>>>for 802.15. However, one aspect of what they are asking for concerns >>>>>me - namely the potential that "...others will want to "register" >>>>>additional optional schemes that will require OIDs ". I would like to >>>>>understand better how 802.15 envisage this working - is this a small >>>>>number of additional arcs that would be vetted and approved for >>>>>inclusion in the standard, or is this essentially a means whereby >>>>>proprietary extensions to the standard will be defined? In other >>>>>words, is this going to become a registration activity that the RAC >>>>>should be concerned about with a view to the RA administering it? >>>>> >>>>>Regards, >>>>>Tony >>>>> >>>>>At 11:35 09/04/2002 -0700, Geoff Thompson wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>Anita- >>>>>> >>>>>>In 802.3 there are a couple of roots used in 802.3 that I know of. >>>>>>They are: >>>>>> {iso(1)member-body(2)us(840)802dot3(10006)... (Current) >>>>>> {iso(1) std(0) iso8802(8802) csma(3)... (Obsolete) >>>>>> >>>>>>In addition we reference 802.1F which has (at least) the following root >>>>>> {iso(1)member-body(2)us(840)ieee802dot1partF(10011) >>>>>> >>>>>>I believe that there is a system is place for arc assignments within >>>>>>802. The keeper of the registry for that is Hal Keen. Tony can get >>>>>>you in touch with him. >>>>>> >>>>>>While it is fine for the RAC to "do the right thing" in terms of new >>>>>>assignments, this is one of those times when you are supposed to be >>>>>>VERY careful about changing things. What we don't particularly want >>>>>>is every standard to have a different scheme just because it started >>>>>>in a different year. >>>>>> >>>>>>Geoff >>>>>> >>>>>>At 01:08 PM 4/9/02 -0400, email@example.com wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>>Hello All, >>>>>>> >>>>>>>As you may know, in 1997 the IEEE RAC secured an ICD (0111) from the >>>>>>>British Standards Institute. This ICD allows the RAC to assign an >>>>>>>OID as >>>>>>>deemed appropriate. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Recently, I was contacted by P802.15.3. I have included the message >>>>>>>below. >>>>>>>They are in the last stages of standards development and require an OID >>>>>>>(for the unique identification of a security suite) for the >>>>>>>standard. At >>>>>>>least one OID would be included in the standard with the possibility >>>>>>>of an >>>>>>>additional optional OID. In addition, after the standard is published, >>>>>>>there is a real possibility that others will want to "register" >>>>>>>additional >>>>>>>optional schemes that will require OIDs. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Here is the issue: the WG is at the point of getting the node from IANA >>>>>>>and working out the long-term operational issues later. Personally, >>>>>>>since >>>>>>>this standard has a registration component, I would prefer to see >>>>>>>the node >>>>>>>assigned from the existing ICD assigned to the IEEE, (via the >>>>>>>RAC). There >>>>>>>seem to be a plethora of OID assignments around with no real central >>>>>>>understanding of how many are actually affiliated with some IEEE >>>>>>>activity. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Here is the question: what would be the sub-node assignment? The ICD is >>>>>>>"iso (1) iso-identified-organization (3) ieee (0111)" >>>>>>> >>>>>>>The WG needs to know what would come next in order to help their >>>>>>>decision >>>>>>>making process. Unfortunately, they are very short on time and need to >>>>>>>make their decision before the end of the week, (hence the urgent >>>>>>>email). >>>>>>> >>>>>>>If I have not made any sense, my apologies in advance. Please >>>>>>>advise and I >>>>>>>will do my best to make this more clear. Regardless, any >>>>>>>assistance you >>>>>>>can offer is much appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Best Regards, >>>>>>>Anita >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Forwarded Message: >>>>>>>----- Forwarded by Anita Ricketts/STDS/STAFF/US/IEEE on 04/09/2002 >>>>>>>01:04 PM >>>>>>>----- >>>>>> > >>>>>> "James D. >>>>>> Allen" To: <email@example.com>, >>>>>> <email@example.com> >>>>>>> <james.d.allen cc: <email@example.com>, >>>>>>> "Daniel Bailey" <email@example.com>, >>>>>>> @ieee.org> <firstname.lastname@example.com>, "John >>>>>>> Barr" <email@example.com>, "Robert >>>>>>> Heile" <email@example.com>, >>>>>>> "Rasor Gregg-ECPP04" >>>>>>> 04/04/2002 <email@example.com> >>>>>> > >>>>>> 10:17 AM Subject: >>>>>> Please respond >>>>>> to >>>>>> james.d.allen >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Hi Anita >>>>>>> >>>>>>>I understand you are in charge of the IEEE Registration Authority. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>I am the Vice chair of 802.15 and 802.15.3 and we have a few >>>>>>>questions we'd >>>>>>>like to ask. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Background: >>>>>>>In our draft standard (due for Sponsor ballot in July), we have the >>>>>>>ability >>>>>>>to use optional security suites. The architecture of the draft >>>>>>>standard is >>>>>>>such that each suite has it's own identification number (called an >>>>>>>Object >>>>>>>Identifiers or OID). We have put several reserved, but unspecified, >>>>>>>OIDs >>>>>>>into the standard as place holders. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Questions: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>1- Is there already a numbering system for security options anywhere >>>>>>>else >>>>>>>in >>>>>>>the IEEE that we could use as a reference to this standard? >>>>>>> >>>>>>>2- If we asked the IEEE to maintain the registry of suites, is that >>>>>>>possible, how would we do it, who would we work with, and what is >>>>>>>the cost >>>>>>>implication? >>>>>>> >>>>>>>3- How is it done now and if it is, can you point us to a >>>>>>>application and >>>>>>>procedure? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Thanks! We are trying to get all of this text for the current letter >>>>>>>ballot >>>>>>>re-circulation done before the 12th so your rapid response would be very >>>>>>>helpful. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Regards, >>>>>>>Jim Allen >>>>>>> >>>>>>>VP Research & Engineering >>>>>>>Appairent Technologies >>>>>>>150 Lucius Gordon Dr. >>>>>>>Rochester, NY 14586 >>>>>>> >>>>>>>585-214-2465. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>___________________________________________ >>>>>>>Anita C. Ricketts >>>>>>>Manager, Business Programs and Services >>>>>>>IEEE Standards >>>>>>>445 Hoes Lane >>>>>>>Piscataway, NJ 08854-1331 >>>>>>>+1 732 562 3847 >>>>>>>+1 732 562 1571 (Fax) >>>>>>>firstname.lastname@example.com >>>> > >


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Sometimes I am overcome with fascination that the unique entity which I am making repeated series of sounds at, and they make different sounds in return to me, is a feature that we can comprehend and make use of. Language fascinates me as a central powerful part of our lives. It isn't without its problems, and each language is unique in its benefits and drawbacks. But, it is quite amazing.
It is also amazing how the languages we use and what they represent, can mean for how we think.
A few months ago I came across an article that discussed how colors aren't universal across languages. English speakers are well acquainted with blue, red, yellow, black, pink, etc. But what if your language lacks a word to describe the color?
The Candoshi tribe, a native culture in the Amazon, appears to academics to lack even a word for 'color.' They don't teach their children the colors of the rainbow because they do not have words for individual colors. But this phenomenon is rather unique in the world. It is much more common for languages to define color and have unique words for some sections of the color spectrum.
How does someone without a word for blue, learn to see it as something unique among its neighboring defined colors? Without a word for blue, it would be seen as just a shade of green perhaps, or maybe violet. Initially this was a hard concept to wrap my head around. Obviously blue is different than green, how can anyone not see that?
Brief aside: In fact, orange is among the most recent additions to the English language, as far as core colors are concerned – having joined the lexicon in the early 1500s.
The turning point for me was realizing that this is a generalization issue; the brain relies on language to grow be more specific.
Consider an event that I think many of us have participated in, or at least witnessed: debates over shades of colors. Is this a forest green or army green? Is this napkin white or mother of pearl? For us, this tricks us into thinking it is a different situation from what I described above, it isn't different other than being about a smaller slice of the color spectrum and seeking proper definition for it.
But, what if we don't use known words for a color? "Is this forest green or juka?" For me, this helps me understand the discussion. As soon as you and I agree that juka means 'army green' we have now given ourselves a word and a unified understanding.
But if I, sitting at my laptop, decide to call army green 'juka' and not tell anyone else, it might eventually reach the point of usefulness. Eventually.
How can someone express themselves properly if they don't have the words to do so? Conversely, how can someone be understood without having the right words to express themselves? Up to now, I've described colors. But think back to childhood and learning what your emotions were.
As your much younger self comes to understand your brain and what it is that you are feeling about this world around you. It was common to grow frustrated over difficulty communicating with those around you. And yet, you probably didn't get frustrated – if you didn't know the word, then it was likely you found yourself getting angry.
If you're a newborn baby and you're in some pain or discomfort from your diaper being full or your stomach being empty, your only real option is to cry. It was up to your parents to learn what your different cries were for, but also it was up to you and your developing brain to develop those different cries and build that simple language between you and your parents. Then there were your coos of pleasure, your giggles of surprise and joy. Until eventually you learned how to operate your mouth and form 'ma ma' or 'da da.'
While some facts here might be of interest to you, this was mostly a musing that I felt driven to write and explore after finally finishing watching the (sadly, disappointing) Tolkien movie from earlier this year. There is a scene where Tolkien is sitting with a young lady he fancies and they have a discussion about the 'cellar door' being a beautiful word in Tolkien's opinion. Edith, the young lady played by Lily Collins, says "A word isn't beautiful just because of its sound. It's the marriage of sound and meaning."
I could use machine learning and massive data to study English, survey tens of thousands of English speakers, on what words they found beautiful and then begin generating nonsensical and new words aimed at being as beautiful as possible. And while it may sound beautiful, it wouldn't be beautiful until there was a meaning attached.
If we come up with the most beautiful word ever and it is used to define gruesome ways to murder someone, people won't use that word for that meaning. If people want to use that word, they will give it a new shared definition and use it under the new meaning, thus making it beautiful.
This is the ever evolving reality of language and communication. Words are created, old words gain new usages over time or perhaps fade away, unique meanings for words fall out of favor, all in an ever changing landscape which keeps Merriam-Webster a viable business (in addition to their excellent social media skills.)
What MW does in an unofficial fashion for the English language, some languages have an official central governing body. French, for example, has le Académie Française. For better or worse, also to varying levels of control, they attempt to oversee changes in the grammar of French, as well as adding new words to the language.
The reality of language though is that it is defined by its speakers. If the French speakers in the world decide to adopt a new piece of jargon, or a loanword from another language, then it is de facto (an English loanword from Latin) a part of the French language regardless of what l'Académie says.
English is a difficult language. I am a fan of the saying that English is actually three languages in a trench coat. Or, another great quote about English: "[English doesn't] just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." The difficulty is in the final 25% of learning the language, there are so many exceptions and things that just require memorization which make it a difficult language to learn.
And the wonder of language is that you don't need to get to 100%. Languages have hundreds of thousands of words, but to communicate for simple daily life, you only need a few hundred or a thousand words. And that is an amazing feature of language, we can understand each other with only a tiny fraction of completeness.
And that is, while imperfect, a power of language. Neither side has to be perfect and still, from that, perfect understanding can still come out of it. But, it only benefits you to learn more, eventually you might get to understand the color 'blue.'


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China: Inflation rises in September
October 14, 2016
In September, consumer prices rose 0.7% from the previous month, up from August's 0.1% increase. The reading, which marked a seven-month high, mainly reflected a sharp increase in prices for education, culture and recreation as well as for food, particularly fresh vegetables, tobacco and liquors.
Inflation rose from August's seven-month low of 1.3% to 1.9% in September. The print was above the 1.6% that market analysts had expected. Annual average growth in consumer prices stabilized at August's 1.8% in September. As a result, inflation is well below the government's 3.0% target for the year.
Meanwhile, the producer price index grew for the first time in nearly six years in September, expanding a mild 0.1% from the same month last year. The print contrasted both August's 0.8% fall and the 0.3% drop that the markets had expected. The annual average variation of the producer price index decreased from August's minus 4.1% to minus 3.6% in September, which represented the highest reading since June 2016.
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Julia Hirschberg
Julia Hirschberg is Percy K. and Vida L. W. Hudson Professor of Computer Science and Chair of the Computer Science Department at Columbia University. She worked at Bell Laboratories and AT&T Laboratories — Research from 1985-2003 as a Member of Technical Staff and a Department Head, creating the Human-Computer Interface Research Department in 1994. She served as editor-in-chief of Computational Linguistics from 1993-2003 and co-editor-in-chief of Speech Communication from 2003-2006. She served on the Executive Board of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) from 1993-2003, on the Permanent Council of International Conference on Spoken Language Processing (ICSLP) since 1996, and on the board of the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA) from 1999-2007 (as President 2005-2007); she has served on the CRA Executive Board (2013-14), the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Council (2012-15), the Executive Board of the North American ACL (2012-15), the IEEE Speech and Language Processing Technical Committee (2011–), and the board of the CRA-W (2009–). She has been an AAAI fellow since 1994, an ISCA Fellow since 2008, and a (founding) ACL Fellow since 2011, was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2014, and was selected ACM Fellow in 2016. She is a winner of the IEEE James L. Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Award (2011) and the ISCA Medal for Scientific Achievement (2011).


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Coming full circle: Aging with grace, courage and wisdom (HCL-hosted event)
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Langley, WA 98260
This Courage and Renewal retreat helps us embrace our aging and mortality with an open heart. Facilitated by Jeanne Strong and Cynthia Trenshaw.
Aging gracefully—with courage and wisdom—is not for the faint of heart: How do we:
- open ourselves to the unknowable mystery of our mortality
- share both our wisdom and our uncertainties?
- celebrate the fullness of our lives while facing the diminishment of our capacities?
- negotiate the transition from 'doing' to 'being' in a culture that values 'doing'?
- clarify what still needs to be resolved in this lifetime?
- support loved ones in their final days?
Join us in an exploration of these questions and more, through small and large group work, individual reflection time, poetry, writings, and music, in a 2½ day experiential retreat based on the Circle of Trust® approach developed by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal.
We have come to medicalize aging, frailty, and death, treating them as if they were just one more clinical problem to overcome. However it is not only medicine that is needed in one's declining years but life—a life with meaning, a life as rich and full as possible under the circumstances.
—Oliver Sacks
To ripen—not just grow up, but to keep on maturing through our entire lives—takes great courage and great vulnerability. We can end up unripe, bitter, not able to reap the fruits of this life because overwhelming circumstances make us lose hope, or because we get tangled in our culture's stories and lies about aging… or, as elders, we can explore and share the tender and bittersweet and ferocious truths of growing old.
—Sherry Anderson, Ripening Time: Inside the Stories for Aging With Grace
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Deadline: November 24, 2015. Enrollment limited to 15. Click here to register.
About your facilitators:
Jeanne R. Strong, a life-long educator, has been a facilitator for the Center for Courage & Renewal for the past 15 years. In her retirement years she continues to make meaning in her life by supporting others in leading lives of integrity, change, passion and purpose.
Cynthia Trenshaw is registered as a Guardian ad Litem focusing on guardianships for incapacitated elders in three counties, and is a WA state Nursing Assistant-Registered specializing in midwifery for the dying at Enso House. She assists Whidbey Islanders in preparing their Advance Directives for Healthcare. Cynthia holds a master's degree in theology from Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. She has just published a book about her work among marginalized people, Meeting in the Margins: An Invitation to Encounter Society's Invisible People.
Learn more about the Center for Courage and Renewal by visiting www.couragerenewal.org.
(This is an event hosted by Healing Circles Langley. We make the HCL facility available to other groups or individuals whose work tucks under the broad umbrella of the "Tree of Healing" on our wall. If the work matches a leaf on the tree, we feel it falls within the scope of our mission. The description of the event and the sliding-scale fee structure are both provided by the organizer of the event.)


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Polish Totalizator Sportowy, the state-owned gambling company, posted significant improvement in its overall sales in 2018, passing the PLN6 billion threshold.
Totalizator Sportowy Revs Up Revenue in 2018
Poland's main gambling operator, Totalizator Sportowy, has managed to finish 2018 pulling off an impressive overall score with the company generating PLN6.1 billion in 2018. This topped the 2017 results by 8.5%, a significant uptick by any estimate.
The results reflected well on both the state's coffers and sport in Poland as a whole. Nearly PLN2 billion were paid to the tax office and PLN1 billion went directly to Polish sport.
According to Totalizator Sportowy CEO Olgierd Cieślik, the company has managed to achieve an important milestone with the prospects for the future boding much better. The company is only now beginning to leverage its iGaming products, including a freshly launched Playtech portfolio introduced in December 2018.
Playtech's Total Casino, the flagship online casino launched in December, is expected to push up the overall sales by the eye-popping 30% overall. Poland is also enjoying a relatively isolationist market, in which few other companies operate at the moment.
The Ministry of Finance has been an inexorable advocate against illegal gambling, meaning that many offshore and unlicensed websites have been blocked out from the country. As of April, 2019, the Ministry had ousted some 6,550 illegal gambling domains in the country, with the list constantly expanding.
Some respected or at least popular brands have also made the list of bans issued by the Ministry. These included names such as:
- Betsafe
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- Spin Palace
Combining the now proven expertise of Totalizator Sportowy with the favorable domestic climate, the company is slated to push its profits in 2018 well beyond the PLN6-billion threshold. If Total Casino successfully captures Polish customers love to place wagers on iGaming products, the monopoly can in fact achieve an overall 40% increase.
Poland's Expanding Gambling Market
Despite initial opposition to the institution of gambling, Poland has seen reason to push forth with the expansion of its own market. One of the few legal betting companies in the country, STS, has launched a series of land-based betting shops, which are geared towards a better class of gamers.
The venues offer various spots betting options as well as betting terminals to facilitate the overall expedience of the betting process. STS is going to expand into major and minor cities online. The sports betting shop is planning to capitalize on several language groups, including Ukrainian, Russian, German, and English.
STS is also banking on technologies to push forward his offer as nearly 80% of all its profits come through digital sports betting verticals, which is a colossal achievement and well ahead of competitors in even better developed markets. The company is also planning to enter new markets across Europe and consolidate its international footprint.


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The good thing about hives is that most of its forms are mild and resolve on their own. However, there are severe forms of hives that could be life threatening and do not resolve on their own. Therefore, the rule of thumb is to consult your doctor at once if you suddenly have an attack of hives, in order to receive immediate and appropriate treatment. Do this especially if you are pregnant, or have other comorbidities such as hypertension, recurrent hives lasting more than or equal to a month, or hives accompanied by nausea, dizziness, cough, difficulty in breathing and cold sweats.
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– The Bottom Line –
This is just too hard to fathom. America, the country that for over 200 years has sacrificed it's young and dedicated itself to saving the world from ruthless domination is absent from saving it's own in the latest world war; the war on Christianity.
It's no stretch to say that Christianity has for over 2000 years been the building block and stabilizing force behind civilized society. Upon it's foundation, the human race has evolved and advanced more in the last 2000 years than it did in the millions of years since the beginning of life on earth.
But today the country that owes it's very existence and unparallelled success on the Christian ethic is turning a blind eye on the global war that is being waged against Christians. A war initiated 1400 years ago by Mohamed and that today flourishes globally as the Islamists, without reservation, brutally massacre Christians and pledge to wipe out Christianity from the earth. Today Christian homes and churches are being burnt to the ground; many time with the families in them. Everyday around the world Christians are being slaughtered by Muslims in the name of Allah. In America Christianity has been eliminated from our schools and our public square. And day after day America's religion (see video) is being decimated by lawyers in black robes at the behest of those who seek to transform America into a secular socialist Sodom and Gomorrah. – Ashamed To Be A Christian in America…
Here's a powerful video by Bill Warner over at politicalislam.com that outlines how America is 'complicit in our silence in the face of evil.'


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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been long touted as incurable, leaving people feeling disparate, depressed and hopeless.
As a health professional who has been personally affected by irritable bowel and its manifestations both physically and emotionally, I understand how the very nature of IBD can lead those in the medical community to conclude that managing symptoms is the only treatment available. The reality is that the relief for IBD is in day-to-day diet and lifestyle choices.
I hope this and my next article will help you reframe what it means to develop and live with IBD, and better understand both the possibility and promise of taking back control of your health.
IBD is an umbrella term used to describe disorders of the digestive tract and encompasses both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammatory sores and ulcers in the innermost lining of the colon and rectum, whereas Crohn's disease is an inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract that often spreads deep into affected tissues. It can impact nutritional status due to its pervasiveness of the small intestine.
I remember my terrible stomach problems that started at a young age, and my dad telling me that IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) runs in the family and I must have inherited the gene. I remember feeling like I had been punched, and the rest of my life would be subject to discomfort squeezed between bouts of anxious anticipation. For me, transitions or new experiences were the most potent antecedents and where I would notice the most discomfort. As I grew in my studies of nutrition and mindfulness, I began an excursion into understanding why this had been the case and strategies I could adopt to help.
Generational IBD can be seen among families. But does family history really translate into destiny? I believe not. Genetics are not to blame. Though we all have pre-dispositions to certain conditions, the science of epigenetics is coming to the fore. Epigenetics is the concept of lifestyle practices dictating the expression, or action, of genes.
In the article published in Frontiers in Immunology in 2015, its authors conclude: "The evidence that genetic factors contribute in small part to disease pathogenesis confirms the important role of microbial and environmental factors. Epigenetic factors can mediate interactions between environment and genome. Epigenetic mechanisms could affect development and progression of IBD. Epigenomics is an emerging field, and future studies could provide new insight into the pathogenesis of IBD."
Presently, IBD treatment is very symptom-centric. This means that its management is largely reactionary and interventions are determined based on how it presents at a given time. The condition itself is autoimmune in nature, which means the immune system attacks the colon when it perceives bacteria, foods, and other substances as threats. This triggers the inflammation that is the foundational underwriter of the disease.
To understand how to manage IBD, we must understand the nature of an autoimmune condition. At its core, there are three main anchors: the gut, genetic predisposition and the environment. Often it is the confluence of two or more of these anchors that trigger the inflammatory cascade leading to a flare-up.
Targeting triggers and imbalances
Common triggers include:
- Infection (viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites)
- Nutritional deficiencies or malabsorption
- Antibiotics or birth control
- Food poisoning
- Stress and trauma (physical and emotional)
- Food allergies
- Standard American diet (highly processed and packaged foods with low nutritional value)
The "cure" is really about understanding your unique precursors and triggers, and applying multifactorial strategies and techniques to correct the imbalances that may be causing the flares. This is where prioritizing diet, mind/body health, and daily commitment to healthy habits factor in immensely.
Treatment goals are to control inflammation, correct nutritional deficiencies due to a less than optimal diet — including the loss of protein through the intestine and malabsorption of nutrients — and to relieve symptoms. Other possible complications include arthritis, skin problems, inflammation of the eyes or mouth, kidney stones, gallstones, or other diseases of the liver and bile systems.
So how can we adapt diet and lifestyle to improve our chances of the bowel remaining healthy and calm?
- Eat a diet high in fiber using easy-to-digest cooked vegetables. This includes squashes, warm leafy greens, and berries. During a flare-up, it is best to avoid raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds because they can create more discomfort and potential complications.
- Avoid caffeine (from coffee, tea, and other stimulants).
- Remove milk, soy, and casein (a milk protein) products from your diet.
- Vegans and vegetarians may be consuming an extract from red seaweed called carrageenan. Based on this 2001 article, this additive is highly inflammatory and should be eliminated.
- Eliminate all processed foods and gluten.
- Eat minimal amounts of pulses, beans, lentils and seeds, as they can be hard to digest.
- Try to prepare 75% of your meals at home. Being diligent about knowing what goes into your food will do wonders. Restaurants and convenience foods rely on extra ingredients that could be activating the disease.
- The gut needs certain proteins to maintain its integrity. Including bone broth from chicken or beef provide these essential amino acids and are extremely healing in nature.
As I mentioned earlier, nutrient deficiencies can be seen with IBD. Here, I recommend a few strategic supplements to include in your routine as an extra shield of immunity:
- Vitamin B-12. Since Crohn's disease can affect not only the large intestine but also the ileum, which is the lower section of the small intestine, people who have ileitis or who have undergone small bowel surgery may have a vitamin B12 deficiency as this vitamin is absorbed in the lower section of the small intestine. Options for supplementation include diet, oral vitamin supplements, and — if these alone don't correct the deficiency — the possibility of a monthly intramuscular injection of vitamin B-12 or once weekly nasal spray. The best sources of food-based vitamin B12 include organ meats, animal liver, clams, fish, poultry, and fortified cereals. Fortified nutritional yeast is also an easily accessible supplement.
- Folic acid (another B vitamin) deficiency may occur in IBD patients who take the drug sulfasalazine or methotrexate as medications. They should take a methylfolate tablet, 1 mg daily, as a supplement. The best dietary sources of folic acid include green leafy vegetables like spinach, and citrus fruits.
- Vitamin D. Low serum vitamin D levels are common in people with Crohn's disease (as reported in this 2015 article from the Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and can contribute to calcium deficiency — and to potential bone loss and osteoporosis, as vitamin D is an essential cofactor needed to absorb calcium. A least 800 IU's per day is recommended, and at least 1500 mg per day of calcium should be consumed through diet or via supplementation of 500 mg three times per day. Continuous use of steroids may also slow the bone formation process and interfere with calcium absorption.
- Blood loss due to intestinal injury can lead to iron deficiency, causing anemia. Treatment is indicated via tablets, liquids, or IV infusions.
- Probiotics. "Live" and "friendly" bacteria help keep the ecosystem of the gut in good standing and help to protect against harmful bacteria overgrowth that causes diarrhea or other digestive issues. Probiotics can be consumed through food but are often found in the most potent amounts in dairy, soy and fermented foods — all of which are contraindicated for people with IBD. The best source of probiotics would be from a tablet, powder or capsule that provides at least 20 CFU and 10 strains of bacteria, including Saccharomyces boulardii (as discussed in this 2012 published study).
Another study, published in the journal Gastroenterology in 2006, reports that "S boulardii has a unique action on inflammation by a specific alteration of the migratory behavior of T cells, which accumulate in mesenteric lymph nodes. Therefore, S boulardii treatment limits the infiltration of T-helper 1 cells in the inflamed colon and the amplification of inflammation induced by proinflammatory cytokines production. These results suggest that S boulardii administration may have a beneficial effect in the treatment of IBD."
- Aloe Vera. This plant has been shown to provide relief for wounds and pain due to its anti-inflammatory and cooling properties. Although not scientifically confirmed, but in my research I have heard some people report mild to moderate relief when drinking aloe vera juice. This plant does have a laxative effect, so individuals who already have overactive immune systems may want to consult with a licensed professional before beginning a regimen that includes aloe in the diet.
Nutrition is only one piece of the puzzle and, as I mentioned earlier, mind/body health is just as important. In the next article, I will share some of my favorite techniques for decreasing stress and creating a lifestyle that supports whole body wellness.
Alana Kessler, MS, RD, CDN, E-RYT, is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, weight management expert, and an accredited member of the CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) and the American Dietetic Association. She is also a yoga and meditation teacher, Ayurveda specialist, and the founder of the New York City-based fully integrated mind, body, and spirit urban sanctuary, BE WELL. Alana's BE WELL ARC System and Method Mapping technique is a holistic multidisciplinary approach to health and wellness that blends Eastern and clinical Western diet and lifestyle support to effect long-lasting behavior change.
A graduate of NYU with a BA and MS in clinical nutrition, Alana is dedicated to helping others learn how to nourish themselves, create balance, and understand their true nature through nutrition, yoga, and inner wellness. She leads Yin Yoga workshops and trainings as well as wellness retreats at international locations. Her health, fitness, and lifestyle expertise has been featured in Aaptiv.com, Droz.com, EatThis.com, RD.com, Redbook, WomensHealthmag.com, and Vogue. For more information, visit her website at bewellbyak.com.


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Sethen – Level 80 Tauren Warrior
Sethen is currently working on his skinning and mining. Tonite i spent an hour or so doing some Brewfest stuff with him!
Agafnd – Level 48 Orc Warlock
Agafnd has been doing dungeon queues with Eric for awhile, but Eric being in a hurry to hit 80 has left me behind. Working on some warlock class quests, and probably going to start questing in Un'Goro Crater.
Hipriesttim – Level 24 Undead Priest
I've been playing this toon exclusively with Eric lately. We're the perfect combo. Healer priest, and tank paladin. We get instant dungeon queues!
Milfspunker – Level 11 Troll Mage
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Sethvir – Level 55 Undead Death Knight
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What We Fund
In 2019, the Genuardi Family Foundation made changes to our Core Grant Program, most notably to the issue areas we are funding. The Core Grant Program is an open, online, application process. Please review the following details to determine if your organization meets our eligibility prior to submitting a Letter of Inquiry.
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The innovative, ultra-bright 251-LED dot matrix installed in motogadget motoscope mini provide extremely readable display surface. Moreover, the LED luminosity is automatically adjusted in order to achieve optimal readability in dark, sunlight and dawn conditions
The display shows the engine speed in a scalable horizontal bar graph and all other features as numeric values. If you prefer, engine speed can also be displayed as numerical value (rpm).
Specific engine speed limits can be programmed for the display to show the maximum permitted engine speed ('red zone') or a gear shift light with all LEDs pulsating simultaneously.
The display of the motoscope mini not only displays numeric values from left to right but from top to bottom as well. Therefore, the instrument may also be mounted vertically!
By default, the display shows the speed value. Alternatively, other values may be displayed via push-button operation if needed.
Default settings or recorded values are of course stored even with the power supply switched off.
The supplied speedometer sensor in stainless steel is very small (M5/25 mm). The 1.5 m connector cable easily connects it to the front or back wheel – this permits easy conversions of originally mechanical speedometer drives.
The motoscope mini works well with various original speedometer sensors used by motorcycle manufacturers. In these cases, only the terminals have to be connected while the installation of mechanical sensors will be completely obsolete.
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We have installed motogadget motoscope mini on our BMW R80 project – click here and check how it looks on a motorcycle!
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Virgin materials are the material of choice for the outdoor industry where safety and technical performance are the first criteria for material selection. And the outdoor industry certainly has pushed the boundaries of material performance
It is needless to say that tapping into virgin feedstock is not sustainable in the long run. In the past we have seen an increasing use of recycled content, mainly in textiles. Recycled PET bottles find their way to clothing, recently even in the most technical segments of the premium brands. However there is still a long way to go if we also want to use recycled materials in lifesaving equipment.
Can a climbing rope be made from biobased polymers and yet meet all safety standards ?
Can a shoe sole be grippy and durable in its use but also recyclable at the end of its life ?
Can a complex multi-layer and multi-material part like a ski be designed for circularity ?
Polymer innovation that leads the outdoor industry towards the circular economy.


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Sign my Libertarian candidate petition
EDITOR: It's candidate petition time in Wisconsin, and I'm campaigning hard. My name is Robert Burke, and I am running for Congress as a Libertarian against U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy and three Democrats. I like my chances at winning, based on what I'm hearing every day from the people of the 7th Congressional District. But first, I have to get on the ballot.
My final push will be Saturday at the Memorial Day Parade in Wausau. If you will be in the Wausau area and would like to help collect signatures that day, please see the pinned post on my Facebook page, "Burke for US Congress WI 7."
If it's possible, please be sure to stop and sign my petition.
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Conference - Keystone, CO, United States
This meeting brings together a broad representation of scientists researching stem cells from the interrelated fields of the digestive system. The meeting will "cross boundaries" with open and vigorous discussion, and capitalize on the common principles with specific aims to: 1) Facilitate characterization of the properties of DS SC in vivo; 2) Address how the heterogeneity of the microenvironment influences the state and fate of SCs/PCs; 3) Narrow the gap between findings of in vitro and in vivo identification; and 4) Explore applications for converting stem into functional DS cell systems to overcome disease.
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Sun, Mar 13, 2016 - Thu, Mar 17, 2016
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The Nature of Care and Guidance
Care is the process of ensuring that pupils are safe and provided with a happy and secure learning environment.
Guidance is the process of supporting pupils so that they are able to get the most out of all the educational opportunities which the school provides.
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Why Tennis?
Research has found that early positive experiences in sports create a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle. Tennis is fun for kids of all ages and levels; with minimal risk of injury the sport provides many social, health, and psychological benefits.
10 and Under Tennis
10 and Under Tennis uses kid-sized courts and equipment. Balls bounce lower and travel slower through the air and are easier to hit. Racquets are lighter and sized for small hands. Court dimensions are smaller and easier to cover. By using this format, the benefits are immediate and within a short time, kids are rallying, playing, and excited to keep playing. Kids are having more fun and feeling less frustration.
USTA Junior Team Tennis
For junior players, CTA offers Junior Team Tennis in the spring and fall. Junior Team Tennis is a 7 to 9 week program of team practice and match play for youth ages 6 to 18. Teams are comprised of players of similar age and ability and compete against other teams from the same area in one of several divisions - from 8&U Beginner to 18&U Advanced. There are approximately 100 junior teams playing each season in Charlotte.
USTA Junior Tournaments
Junior Tournaments are great for kids who want to test their games, get out on the court and make new friends along the way. There is local competition for kids of all levels — entry-level, intermediate and advanced. USTA Junior Tournaments are offered in a variety of formats, which allows kids to compete in a way that makes them feel comfortable, that matches their level of play and helps them to experience success. The CTA will host four USTA Sanctioned
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Aurora through Gibraltar, Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca
Once we left Portimayo in the early morning we set a course to Cadiz. It was a rainy and foggy day and for the first time since we left France without even a single knot of wind. The Ocean in the bay of Cadiz was flat like a lake. Until that moment we had only few motor-hours on the engines and we were planing to use them on high rpm regime before initial servicing. Apart of the few fishermen boats near the Portuguese coast there was not yet much traffic and we had calm relaxed morning in the salon.
At lunchtime we crossed the border with Spain near a coast guard patrol that came on our path and by the evening steadily motoring with 9 knots we could already see the lights of Cadiz. We did not go straight for Tarifa as we used shelter from the Spanish coast from any current in the straight or wind. By midnight we were about to pass Tarifa point and when we got up for the 4 o'clock shift we were already in the busy harbour of Gibraltar. Numerous huge tankers were being unloaded at anchor. Small ships and ferries were crossing the bay back and forth. the complete coast line and the ships in bay were so well lit and visible at the same time little confusing to distinguish the small petrol quay we were heading to. Just before it we could not be wrong about the sleek line of the silhouette of the latest jewel in the British navy HMS Queen Elizabeth — latest generation aircraft carrier with small radar reflection footprint. We turned just around it and we tied ourselves to the petrol quay near the airport buoys and went for few hours more sleep until the petrol station opened at 9:00. Suddenly just after sunrise we were all awake by waves and strange motor noise near us. Vlado rushed first on the starboard side to see a Lagoon45 catamaran with only one engine running trying to moor at the airport runway light buoy 30 meters away from us. They wouldn't do so unless they are experiencing any difficulties with the control. We have offered them help to take their mooring lines to our starboard and moor board to board. Once done we could recognize the crew of the one of the Croatian boats that we left together Les Sables d'Olone. So we came first even that we sailed the longer way in Bay of Biscay and hardly used any engine. Until the day before we had less than 8 hours on both engines. The Croatian crew explained us that most probably they have fishing net on the starboard propeller and most probably they drag it for a long way before harbour. Possibly even from Portugal but once they have reversed the propeller to maneuver in the harbour the engine blocked and shut off. Now they were safe moored next to us. Their skipper surveyed the propeller with GoPro camera and the outcome was not good at all. They had lots of fishing net around propeller and the only solution was someone to dive and cut it off. Since none of the Croatian guys had diving equipment I gave them my wetsuit, goggles, fins, gloves and bonnet. While we were filling our diesel tanks and everyting else possible to fill with 50 eurocents per litter diesel for 40 minutes the Croatian guys have cut a pile of fishing net and finally they were free without any damage to propeller, the saildrive or the engine. We were ready to go. Before releasing the mooring lines we have received a bottle of french wine from the Croatian skipper as a present for our help and we promised to drink it to their health. We took farewell and wished each other fair winds. They were planning to leave straight to Sicily and we had 5 days to reach Alicante where the next Aurora crew was stepping on board. On the way out of the Gibraltar harbour we were forced by military police guards to took course near the lights of the runway and stay a quarter of a mile away from the HMS Queen Elizabeth. The previous night there were no such exercises, however we obeyed hoping that no easyjet flight will come at exactly this time to Gibraltar. Half an hour later we were at Europa point and moments later we were officially in the Medditeranian. We opened the sails and everybody was happy and relieved in a way knowing the hard cold days in the ocean are behind.
In the late afternoon we decided to stop for the night and take rest at Puerto Banus. I was visiting the port quite often during my stay at San Pedro de Alcantara few years ago and I knew the port well. I have called in advance on the phone to reserve a place and later on VHF CH9. We have received quite a warm welcome and had all we needed for the night. The marina with its facilities, shops, restourants and bars proved to be really fantastic place.
We have spent half of the next day walking in the nearby villages and on the afternoon we left Puerto Banus with the light afternoon breeze. For the fist time we used our gennaker and we were reaching speed of 8 knots in 14 knots of wind. We have past near the coast of Marbella and Malaga and near the midnight we have stopped in the small marina inside the industrial port of Motril to spent the night.
On the next morning we left with the sunrise as there was warning for rough sea and strong western wind in the afternoon we were trying to get around Cabo de Gata as soon possible. Of course we could not make it that fast, so near Almeria we got 3-4meter waves at our stern. There were constant broadcast PAN PAN messages by the spanish coast guard regarding a boat with refugees that left Moroccan coast and got caught in the storm. We were away from them but the rough sea was causing difficulties to the local fishermen too and they were joking each other about the waves. Once we were behind Cabo de Gata the wind decreased and we did quite a descent speed with both sails opened on butterfly. By the midnight we managed to get to Puerto Deportivo de Aguilas. Once 6-7 years ago I took my Padi diving license exam here so I knew the port and the area quite well.
On the next morning we have set sails for Alicante - the final port of the first half of our delivery trip. With no wind at all after Cartagena we reached the marine reserve at Cabo de Palos , a place I dived some years ago and that has probably the richest sealife at the Spanish coast. We were bored and at some point took the Bosun's chair and we took a picture of ourselves from top of the mast. In the afternoon we had favourable weather and wind so finally an hour after Sunset we have reached the guest quay at Alicante. Reception was still open and they were waiting for us since I called on the VHF CH9 in advance. There we have found all the facilities as power, water, laundry, baths and good restaurants and sailing equipment shops. On the next day we were expecting the rest of our crew that would sail Aurora to Athens and we would have 2 days to fix the broken reefline and prepare the boat for the rest of the trip.
The crew sign on and boat preparation is another story of itself, so I would leave it for the next chapter of the trip where we refill food and supplies and sail to Ibiza and Mallorca and without stopping on any of them rushing before the storm to reach Sardinian village of Teluada on the day of its annual carnaval.