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Library closed Wed. Feb. 2
Posted by isulib on February 2, 2011
It is an historic occasion when ISU closes. It is legendary when it closes for 2 days in a row. Such is the case today. The entire campus, including the Library, is closed. For on-campus students, the Rec Center has been a haven, opening at noon yesterday. Haven't heard if it will be open today. Some Reference/Instruction Librarians monitored Chat yesterday and we got a few folks needing our help. I assume we will be open for business tomorrow.
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For decades, collectors who have plenty of space and an appetite for information have been drawn to media guides as a collectible option. Now, the team-issued guides may be on the way out.
Ohio State, Wisconsin and Michigan have agreed to halt the printing of athletic team media guides in a cost-saving measure.
Earlier this year, Major League Baseball stopped printing its long-running "Green" and "Red" books for the National and American Leagues.
"With the new media environment and current economic climate, the decision to cut back in this area was prudent," Bill Martin, University of Michigan Director of Athletics, said. "The discussion to eliminate the printed version of the media guide has been ongoing within the Big Ten and NCAA administrative services for some time.
College media guides have gotten so large and sophisticated in recent years that the NCAA passed legislation limiting their size in order to keep bigger schools from using them as recruiting tools. The schools will concentrate on delivering information via their online platforms.
"We understand there is a need for a stronger commitment to new media," Martin added. "Our alumni and fans want more timely information."
"With Ohio State and Michigan together making this statement, I hope our decision will be a catalyst for other schools to follow suit," Gene Smith, Ohio State Director of Athletics, said. "All athletic programs are in the midst of cost containment discussions, but our decision is not only based on economics, the structure of media consumption has changed rapidly and we need to meet the challenges head on.
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The elimination of printed media guides will take place immediately and the three schools say they'll save more than $400,000 per year combined by eliminating the printing of guides.


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Paul Gulacy
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Paul Gulacy is an American comic book illustrator.
Among the many other titles Gulacy has drawn, in his characteristic neo-Steranko style, are Batman: Prey, Green Lantern: Dragon Lord, Batman: Outlaws, Eternal Warrior, Star Wars: Crimson Empire, and Catwoman as well as two later series with Moench, Slash Maraud and Six from Sirius, and one of the first American graphic novels, Eclipse Enterprises' 1978 Sabre: Slow Fade of an Endangered Species, with writer Don McGregor. Gulacy and Moench later returned to the Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu character.
Recent work includes True Believers with Cary Bates.[1]
Gulacy started at Marvel Comics in the 1970s where he is best known for his work on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu (written by Doug Moench). After one of the early graphic novels, Sabre (1978), he dropped out of sight. In 1984 he returned to produce the creator-owned Six from Sirius under Epic Comics. He continued producing mainly science-fiction and his own characters until the end of the eighties apart from a few works with a pulp sensibility (Valkyrie, Shanna) when he started working on existing characters again in 1988. In the 1990s he mainly worked on Batman and science-fiction movie properties (Terminator, Predator, Star Wars) as well as working for Valiant where he co-created the crime comic Grackle.
In 2002 he combined his interests for science-fiction and spy stories in S.C.I. Spy and returned to the character that had made him famous with Master of Kung Fu. But 2003 saw his last creation to date. His last works have all been for either Marvel or DC.
- Shang Shi, Master of Kung Fu #18-50 (with Doug Moench, Marvel Comics, 1974-1976)
- Sabre (with Don McGregor, Eclipse Comics, 1978)
- Six from Sirius (with Doug Moench, Epic Comics, 1984)
- Six from Sirius II (with Doug Moench, Epic Comics, 1986)
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- "Coldblood" in Marvel Comics Presents #26-35 (with Doug Moench, Marvel Comics, 1989)
- "Prey" In Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #11-14 (with Doug Moench, DC Comics, 1990)
- "Shanna the She-Devil" in Marvel Comics Presents #68-77 (with Gerard Jones, Marvel Comics, 1991)
- Terminator: Secondary Objectives (with James Robinson and inks by Karl Kesel, Dark Horse Comics, 1991)
- James Bond 007: Serpent's Tooth (with Doug Moench, Dark Horse Comics)
- Batman vs. Predator II: Bloodmatch (pencils, with Doug Moench, and inks by Terry Austin, 1995)
- Star Wars: Crisom Empire (with Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley and inks by P. Craig Russell, Dark Horse Comics, 1998)
- Star Wars: Crisom Empire II (with Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley and inks by Randy Emberlin, Dark Horse Comics, 1999)
- Batman: Outlaws (with Doug Moench, DC Comics, 2000)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #137-141 (with Doug Moench and inks by Charles Yoakum, DC Comics, 2001)
- Green Lantern: Dragon Lord (with Doug Moench and inks by Joe Rubinstein, DC Comics, 2001)
- Sci-Spy (script and pencils, with co-author Doug Moench and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, 6-issue mini-series, Vertigo, 2002)
- Master of Kung Fu (with Doug Moench and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, Marvel Comics, 2002-2003)
- Reload (with Warren Ellis and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, Wildstorm, 2003)
- Catwoman #25-40 (with Ed Brubaker and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, DC Comics, 2004-2005)
- Tom Strong #34 (with Steve Moore and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, ABC Comics, 2006)
- JSA Classified #10-13 (with Stuart Moore and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, DC Comics, 2006)
- Jonah Hex #12 (with Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, DC Comics, 2006)
- Penance: Relentless (with Paul Jenkins, Marvel Comics, 2007)
- True Believers (with Cary Bates, 5-issue limited series, Marvel Comics, 2008)
- 1977: winner of the Favourite Continued Comic Story Award at the Eagle Awards for Master of Kung FuDoug Moench #48-51 with
- 1977: nominated for Favourite Comic Book Artist Award at the Eagle Awards
- 1979: winner of the Favourite Cover Award at the Eagle Awards for Master of Kung Fu #67
- 1988: Nominated for "Best Art Team" Eisner Award, for Valkyrie, with Will Blyberg
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- ^ KEEP 'EM HONEST: Bates on "True Believers", Comic Book Resources, July 21, 2008
- Paul Gulacy at the Grand Comic-Book Database
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It took over an hour to get there today... can you believe we chose the coldest day of the year?! When we biked from home to the station, it was pouring down rain, and then while we were on the train it turned to snow! And when we were out walking to the American Embassy, the snow turned into HUGE flakes... I've never seen such gigantic snowflakes before!
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February 25, 2019
While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior post, educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies. But in doing so, educators must often navigate various platforms and other sources of student information that, in many cases, do not seamlessly align or integrate together.
So how can we make sense of all this information about our students' abilities and interests?
Enter the concept of "learner profiles." In general, a learner profile provides a practical way for educators to make use of assessment results, student interest data, and other relevant information. Although they can come in many forms, effective profiles have two main characteristics: they are coherent and actionable. If the information available in the profile is unclear or at times contradictory, it leads to confusion. And if the learner profile does not lead to action regarding changes in instructional practices to further personalize instruction, then a key rationale for the profile is lost.
Many educators and schools that make use of learner profiles are also focusing on including students in their development and revision. Including students throughout the process fosters agency and ownership of the learning since they have a clear say in their strengths, interests, goals, and steps needed to improve certain skills and academic competencies. Several edtech products and platforms are also aiming to simplify the process for teachers so that accessing actionable information in a student's' learner profile is as timely and seamless as possible.
Below are key resources, practical examples, and questions to consider when creating learner profiles.
"If we really believe that teaching is about the student, then it sure would help to actually get to know the students in deeper ways."
Getting to Know You: Learner Profiles for Personalization (EdWeek)
In this EdWeek article, the author provides specific examples from schools around the country regarding ways that educators are gaining valuable insights about students' skills, backgrounds, and interests through learner profiles. She also explores how, as opposed to traditional data meetings or interest surveys, learner profiles go a step further as they can foster personalized, student-centered pathways toward student-selected goals.
Learning Profile Grid (ReSchool Colorado)
This tool developed by ReSchool Colorado provides practical resources, strategies, and guidelines to help educators build personalized learning profiles across age spans.
Otus Student Performance / Learning Profile Platform (Video 1, Video 2)
Otus is an example of a new edtech platform that aims to provide teachers with a holistic view of student performance by streamlining student data, teacher feedback, and student learning artifacts from various sources.
More to Explore
This brief survey helps students identify their character strengths.
An interactive tool to help students explore their strengths and challenge areas as a learner.
A platform that helps students build awareness of their strengths and interests, learn about possible career pathways, and solve real-world problems through collaborative projects.
Learner Profile for IB Students
This profile describes the broad range of skills and dispositions that IB schools aim to help students develop throughout their educational experience.
CMS Learns (Visual)
This profile outlines the competencies identified by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District (NC) as essential for all student to develop to be successful citizens.
Kettering City School District Portrait of a Graduate
Learner competencies developed by the Kettering City School District in Ohio.
Vermont Personalized Learning Plan
This document provides guidance to educators and student in Vermont regarding the development and refinement of Personalized Learning plans.
Learner Profile Prototype Examples
Below are learner profile prototypes developed by educators at Bristol Warren Regional School District and Propel Schools. Instead of using a ready-made platform for learner profiles, they were tasked with brainstorming what information would be most helpful in that profile and how it could be built leveraging existing tools available in their schools. (Ex. Google Sites, Adobe Spark, Jumprope)
Learner Profile: Middle School Inclusion Class
Jen Crandall (@teachercrandall) (Special Education Teacher at Kickemuit Middle School) Jen
Mary Cabral (@MrsMCabral), ELA Teacher at Kickemuit Middle School
Learner Profile Template - Middle School Example
Mary Cabral (@MrsMCabral), ELA Teacher at Kickemuit Middle School
Learner Profile Survey - High School Example
Liz Johnson, Social Studies Teacher at Mt. Hope High School.
Learner Profiles With FlipGrid
Susan Castigliego, Grade 3 Teacher at Hugh Cole Elementary School
Learner Interest and Goal Inventory
Keith Swist (@keithswist), ELA Teacher at Kickemuit Middle School
Learner Profile Template (Elementary)
Kelly Brum and Renee McDougall, Grade 2 Teachers at Rockwell Elementary School
Kindergarten Learner Profile Template
Kelly Servant (@servantk1), Kindergarten Teacher at Hugh Cole Elementary School
Learner Profile Sketch (Image Above)
Jen Saarinen (@snej80) (Inquiring Minds Teacher at Kickemuit Middle School) Jen's How Might We Questions Here
Questions to Consider
When creating and implementing learner profiles, consider the following:
- What type of data / learning artifacts are available? Chances are, you already have access to various forms of assessment data and student work samples. Start here, there is no need to reinvent the wheel...
- What types of visualizations would be most helpful from the educator viewpoint? Adding more sets of data and information is not helpful to teachers if it is not clear and actionable. Consider how much is already on a teacher's plate and ask them for ideas on the best way to visualize the information and streamline the workflow.
- Who would have access to what information? Since learner profiles will include various types of data from different sources, it is important to map out who has access to what information. Some considerations will have to do with streamlining the workflow and enabling access for families to information they should see. But also be mindful of student data protection policies and regulations as some data should only be shared with specific personnel within a school.
- What role would students have in the development and use of the profile? Families? They are key stakeholders in the process that have valuable insight to share regarding the development, implementation, and refinement of learner profiles. It is key to identify entry points for them in the process.
Looking Ahead
Although the concept of Learner Profiles is gaining traction, many schools are still at the early stages of implementing these types of systems and practices. As personalized instructional practices continue to strengthen, and educational technologies enable more seamless data use and integration across platforms, we will see learner profiles emerge as a valuable strategy to include various stakeholders in the learning process and help ensure that all students have the ability to thrive in our schools.
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Returning to the shores of the UK in November 2018, Parquet Courts have announced that they will be embarking on a six-night tour of some of England and Scotlands' premier venues.
Beginning at Manchester's O2 Ritz, on November 4, the boys in the band will scorch through venues such as Newcastle Upon-Tyne's Boiler Shop (5), SWX in Bristol (10) and London's Roundhouse (12), as well as Leeds' Church (7) and SWG3 in Glasgow (6). Their show at The Roundhouse, on November 12, will mark Parquet Courts' largest UK show to date.
Tickets for the short UK stint will be available from Ents24, on Friday, May 25, at 9 am. Set your alarms, it is going to be a mad one!
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The thyroid gland is the most important gland in your body. The thyroid hormone is in charge of regulating the metabolism, the energy and the growth.
However, the problems connected to the work of it are very common. Actually, there are states like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism caused by high or low activities of this gland.
It is important to know about these illnesses, their symptoms, treatments, causes so you can prevent these health problems. At least one of twenty people might develop a kind of thyroid problem in the life. Women develop these illnesses more often than man.
- Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
The imbalance of the hormone of the thyroid gland is causing these illnesses. The production of this hormone shouldn't be excessive or deficient.
Hypothyroidism is an illness that appears when there is a deficiency of the hormone in your body. Some of the symptoms of this illness are:
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- Thin hair
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Sunday, August 11, 2013
Wonderful Boston
You can hop off and on the trolleys at any of the stops, or just ride around for a couple of hours for a narrated tour. They run at 15-20 minute intervals, so you don't have to wait long for the next trolley.
Boston is one beautiful city! We've been to just about all the major cities in the U.S., but none give you a sense of history like Boston does. The city was founded in 1630, so the variety of architecture is amazing. Here are some random photos we took during the tour, many of them showing the contrast of old architecture and new.
There are many historical buildings in Boston, including Faneuil Hall, the famous market place and meeting house built in 1742 (rebuilt in 1762 after burning down). Early meetings encouraging independence from Britain were held here, many of them led by Samuel Adams.
The Old State House, build in 1713, was the site of the Massachusetts legislature until 1798.
Then the "new" State House was built in 1798, and has been the home of the Mass. legislature and governor's office ever since.
We hopped off the trolley to see the USS Constitution, Old "Ironsides." She's the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat, launched in 1797 and named by George Washington after the Constitution of the United States.
She's a magnificent three-masted schooner that saw combat action in the War of 1812. Remember how we told you how the Mayflower II had the old, weathered look of a 400-year old ship (even though it's only 60 years old)? Well, the USS Constitution is immaculate looking! The paint shines, the brass gleams, and every part of her looks like it's cleaned every day. One example of this is the wood trim pieces (I don't know what they're really called) at the top of the gangplank.
The rows of cannons along the sides are very impressive looking, both from the outside…
… and the inside.
The deck was crowded with people, which makes it even more amazing that they can keep all the ropes and rigging neatly organized.
There was a nice view of the Boston skyline across the harbor from the deck.
Across the dock area is the USS Constitution Museum. We didn't take the time to go there; maybe next time.
About the time we were getting really hungry for lunch, the tour conveniently had a stop near Cheers. Originally called The Bull and Finch Pub, it became very famous when the producers for the TV show Cheers used it for exterior shots in the series. The owners officially changed the name to Cheers, and it's been one of the most popular tourist attractions in Boston ever since.
I looked for Norm and Cliff, but they weren't around.
The food was normal pub fare, various burgers and sandwiches names after the characters of the series. I had a cheeseburger and Dee had a turkey sandwich, and both were good but a little expensive (naturally).
After lunch before re-boarding the trolley we took a stroll through the Boston Public Garden, which is across the street from Cheers. It was established in 1837 by philanthropist Horace Gray as the first public botanical garden in the U.S. It's a beautiful park, and there were many families out enjoying the great weather.
We hopped back on the trolley and continued our tour. Although one of the stops was in Cambridge, we were disappointed that the route didn't include Harvard University. I always wanted to say "I went to Harvard," and this would have been a great way to make that happen. But I had to settle for MIT, which we drove through.
Driving across the Charles River back into Boston was very scenic.
After returning back to our original starting point we boarded the subway back to Braintree for the drive home. We had a great time and got a great introduction to the great city of Boston. We'd love to come back again in the future to get a more in depth look at many of the sights. And taking public transportation definitely is the way to go. Driving in downtown would be horrible! I don't think there are any corners that are right angles. The streets go every which way, at all angles with seemingly no established organization. I know the city was laid out in the 1600's, but couldn't they plot out at least a few blocks that were square? (OK, I'm exaggerating, but not by much.)
9 comments:
- Chuck and Anneke's RV travels said...
Thanks for the tour. It has been a long time since I was in Boston.
- August 11, 2013 at 10:42 PM
- Jessica Riker said...
LOL No you're not exaggerating. We have driven in Boston and the streets are that bad. We were thankful for gps. If you ever decide to for any reason, there is a great parking garage on State St. (the big building with the gold leaf roof) that we have used when we go to Boston. I absolutely love Boston. It is one of my favorite places to visit so far. :)
- August 12, 2013 at 5:47 AM
- heyduke50 said...
we too simply love Boston even though I am not real hip to big cities...
- August 12, 2013 at 7:32 AM
- Speedy said...
Man I don't know anyone that can cram more in a day than you two!!! LOL I know you are having fun and that is what this is all about. I remember when we use to talk about doing this in our journals...now we are living the life.
- August 12, 2013 at 8:07 AM
- Gail Houle said...
Great tour! Boston really wasn't even on our list, but now it is :)
Love how you won't drive in Boston but you'll drive the 5th wheel through NYC! :)
- August 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM
- Paul and Marti Dahl said...
We've found the trolley system to be the perfect way to tour around Boston.
Too bad you missed the Constitution Museum, it is worth a visit.
- August 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM
- owensontheroad said...
We've been to Boston many times. It is one of the best cities to play tourist in. The 'T' really is the best way to get around :)
- August 12, 2013 at 11:33 AM
- Rod Ivers said...
Your description of no street at right angles is exactly right!!! We did drive downtown, just because it would be an adventure.... And it was... patience and high priced parking ruled the day... And the GPS got me back out of that mess... Without that, I might still be driving in circles.... LOL
- August 12, 2013 at 11:33 AM
- Bob and Jo said...
Great tour, another vote for the USS Constitution museum, it is amazing.
- August 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM


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- The caffeine in tea helps constrict blood vessels in your eyes to reduce swelling. To get the miraculous effects of tea, just steep a bag for a few minutes. Remove to cool to a safe temperature before placing on your eyes for five minutes.
- Put two clean metal spoons into the freezer just before you go to bed. In the morning, just take them out and place them on your eyes to soothe your eyes.
- The best thing about sheet masks is that it will soothe and depuff your entire face. Especially when you've kept them stored in – yep you're right – the refrigerator. Relax in it for a few minutes and it will not only soothe your eyes, but your mind and soul.
- Forget cucumbers, you should really be placing slices of potatoes on your eyes instead! Spuds contain astringent properties that work to reduce irritation and swelling.
- Eye creams and gels that come in a rollerball tube are great for depuffing eyes, but you can make them work better. Pop them in the fridge to get them good and cold, and then apply liberally when needed.
- Gently tap your fingers all over your face like you're playing the piano. This will help get the lymphatic drainage going and reduce puffiness in your eyes and face.
There's nothing wrong with having a good cry, except waking up in the morning with swollen eyes. Having puffs for eyes is never a cute look, it makes you visibly strained, tired and really sad.
Puffy eyes make matters worse by making it both impossible and pointless to even put makeup on. The last thing you want is to look like a sad puddle of mess after enduring a disastrous night.
Still, you don't have to go cancelling your appointments just to hide under your covers. The best remedy for a shitty night of bawling is to step out the door. After all, the morning brings new beginnings.
What about your swollen and puffy eyes? Are we suggesting you leave your room looking like you cried the whole night? Of course not! We got you covered with five tried and tested tricks to soothe the swollen and expel the puff from your eyes.
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Tip #1: Cucumbers
You've seen this remedy before in tv and movies- ladies in spas with cucumber slices over their eyes. Perhaps you've even been one of these ladies in real life. The fact is that it works and you can do it in the comfort of your own home!
Take a cold cucumber and cut into ~1/4 inch thick slices. Put a slice over each eye and lay back for about 30 minutes. Afterwards, you will notice that your eyes are free of redness, less puffy, and brighter.
Fun fact: No cucumbers? A potato will also do the trick. Chill in the fridge until cold, slice, and place under your eyes for 10-15 minutes.
Tip #3: Hemorrhoid Cream
Again it may sound strange and counterintuitive, but it is an age old secret of Hollywood starlets and rockstars to use hemorrhoid cream to treat under eye circles and reduce puffiness. Be sure not to get any cream in your eyes! If you find the smell of the cream too offensive, try mixing in some moisturizer before applying.
Tip #5: Tea Bags
Another age old remedy for reducing puffiness is soaking a couple of tea bags in warm water. Soak two caffeinated tea bags in warm water for a few minutes. Then, chill the bags in the refrigerator for another few minutes. Once chilled, wring each tea bag out and place one under each eye for 5 minutes. Your eyes should be noticeably less puffy afterwards.
Tip #7: Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine
We know this is going to be a hard sell, but it's worth noting that consuming both alcohol and caffeine will dehydrate your skin, which can exacerbate the appearance of dark under eye circles and puffiness.
Avoiding alcohol and caffeine 100% is best for your skin and beauty; however, just limiting your intake will help.
Tip #9: Reduce Salt Intake
Consuming an excess amount of salt causes your body to retain fluid. This retention causes skin to appear puffy and can lead to bloating and weight gain. On top of that, eating too much sodium increases your chance to develop high blood pressure, kidney stones, and chronic headaches.
It can be hard to limit sodium intake as you may not be aware of just how much sodium is added to food, especially processed food products and restaurant food. Check labels and nutrition facts whenever possible.
On average, the American Heart Association suggests that we consume ~ 1,500 mg of sodium per day for optimal health.
Tip #10: Use Essential Oils
Fans of aromatherapy, rejoice! There are several essential oils that can help reduce puffy eyes and dark circles.
- Rose Geranium– This oil relieves water retention, which reduces the appearance of puffiness and dark under eye circles. Try dropping a few drops of rose geranium in some chilled aloe gel for an invigorating boost to your skin.
- Fennel and Witch Hazel– Try combining these two oils for an effective remedy that combats and smooths wrinkles, including bags under the eyes. This combination further tones and tightens skin which combats sagging under the eyes and reduces puffiness.
- Cypress– The constricting properties in this oil reduces blood vessels that are swollen, tightens skin, and eliminates fluid retention.
- Lavender– This soothing oil diminishes the appearance of under-eye bags. When applied to the skin, the diuretic components of lavender drain excess fluid from the under eye area, giving the skin a brighter more youthful look.
Want more ideas about essential oils? Check out this article from beautymunsta, complete with recipes to make your very own beauty remedies at home!


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Artist/poet Diane Walker invites you to return to your compassionate and peaceful center
Friday, September 21, 2012
Plus ça change
In the meantime, they left the kayak that took them out to the boat tied to the buoy, and a group of Arctic Terns -- at least, I think that's what they are -- have taken possession. They spend most of the day squabbling over position, and the activity and the colors inevitably draw my eye whenever I take a minute to sit down.
The position of the kayak is always changing -- what with the wind and the tides and the passing boats -- and the number of birds resting and in the air constantly fluctuates (that's a gull in the foreground of the lower picture). And of course the light is always shifting.
But whatever's going on out there at any given moment, from where I sit it's still the black and white terns, the yellow kayak, the striped buoy, the red fender (even if it's hidden) and the sea.
I suspect the terns are just passing through, waiting until the weather gets cold enough to head south. But while they're here, they perfectly illustrate that old French saying: "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." The more things change, the more they remain the same. Funny, isn't it, how much easier that is to see from a distance...
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This portable lamp is battery-operated, and would be ideal for outdoor dining.
A chic little stainless steel water bottle with a bright plastic lid.
I just think this marbled dinner plate is super-cool, but then again I'm a sucker for marbled stuff.
The contrasting colors on this vase are really striking—it's worth displaying even without flowers in it.
A chic, sculptural coffee table that makes a big statement in gold.
I can't think of a reason anyone in this modern world needs an hourglass (I know Scrabble players would disagree) but I kind of want this anyway.
I'd use this plastic tool box to store all the stuff that gets lost at the bottom of my junk drawer.
This throw would look so perfect on my grey sofa.
A faux wood grain mug that strikes me as pretty clever.
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Posted on: 5th May, 2017 by Oar Sport
One thing you come to accept with university/club level rowing is that you don't always get to row in the best boats. Rattling around in boats that are too big, boats that aren't set up right and you can't figure out how to adjust, slide bites and holes torn in your lycra from rigger shoulders are just some of the daily struggles with rowing in ill-fitting equipment.
These seemingly minor issues can soon amount to delayed sessions, uncomfortable rowing, increased injury risk, skin infections and unwearable kit, but it also means you don't get the most out of the tremendous amount of time you give up to hard training when it comes down to race day.
"Durham University in their International SLW 4x with RDS sculls"
Over the years WinTech boats have seen me through some difficult conditions, sessions and races (not to mention difficult crew members!). Here are some of the best bits about the boats:
When you're constantly hopping in and out of boats or changing the crew line up, sometimes it's easier just to grin and bear the set up of the boat for the session, rather than delay the outing and end up running late for school/lectures/work/dinner. The snap on washers WinTech supply with each boat and the easily adjustable shoe plate and foot stretcher allows small but often vital changes to be made whilst you're on out on the water meaning no part of your session is wasted.
Over the course of a season I've seen many lycras and leggings gradually get discarded after they have become inappropriate to wear due to the gaping holes in the sides after becoming a victim to being caught on bolts of the rigger shoulder.
I always wondered how on earth my friends acquired these holes, until I realised that the WinTech wing rigger boats I have mainly rowed in don't need shoulders and so are generally wider and accepting of women's hips, preventing kit getting caught on anything as you move up the slide. The shallower angle of gunwale also helps in this, as well as repelling higher rolling waves in rough conditions.
Again, hopping in and out of boats at a big club means the boat you are using isn't always perfectly set up for your use. There is nothing worse than finishing a session with red raw calves from slide bite, making rowing in any boat for the next week or so an unpleasant experience. However, the WinTech wide seat tracks and calf recesses means slide bite is non-existent in a properly set up boat.
I've had my fair share of narrow misses and complete crashes whilst ploughing up and down on a narrow river, in the dark, doing pieces in both directions with the whole of the boat club out on the water. However the super responsive steering system I've found with WinTech boats enables you to weave around crews and get the best line whilst disrupting the boat as little as possible. You really won't believe how responsive they are until you try one!
A sad fact to say is that lightweight women often become bottom of the hierarchy in terms of boat allocation in large clubs. There often isn't a large contingent of lightweight women, or their races aren't considered to be as high profile as some of their heavyweight counter parts. Unfortunately this can mean rowing in boats that are too big or just can't be set up right to suit smaller frames.
The Super Lightweight hull size (50-60kg), I have used in 1x, 2x, 2- and 4x allows the boat to sit perfectly in the water for even the smallest of lightweights. When testing the smaller hull compared to a larger one, I found that the boat picks up and maintains boat speed so much easier than when you are trying to lug along a larger hull. A "scaled down" person needs a scaled down boat and sitting on the start line of a race knowing you're in the best possible fitting equipment only boosts your confidence when you hear the starting beep.
"Durham University winning Champ LW4- at BUCS 2015 in a LW International"
Rowing at University led me to become a bit of a 'jack of all trades'. If you wanted to make sure you were in the best boats it really helped if you could scull and row (preferably both sides). Being in a variety of crews inevitably meant rigging and de-rigging a lot of boats. Being able to change a quad to a four in a matter of minutes without a rigger jigger in sight (as usual) was great. Quick Release riggers aren't for everyone I know. We all like the security of bolted on riggers, but taking the time to learn and understand the mechanics of quick release riggers can be a real time and space saver and are a useful option when considering club boat purchases. I think a good idea for when boat sharing is likely to happen, for a few hundred pounds more for an extra set of riggers, different crews that may want to be set on different spans, could quickly change the riggers and row on a setting more suited to them. The club would also have spare riggers in the event of loss or damage and the boat would remain in service. I suppose it just takes a small amount of thought and co-operation but with big advantages.
About Mary:
Mary began rowing at Nottingham Rowing Club, encouraged by her father, a former GB lightweight international with Notts County Rowing Association.
Mary had a successful time rowing as a junior with several National Schools and Brit Champs medals and rowed in the JW4x at Coupe (2012).
Whilst studying at Durham University Mary became a multiple BUCS champion, Henley Women's Regatta winner and silver medallist at EUSA, in both heavy and lightweight events.
Since graduating last year Mary moved to Wallingford Rowing Club, where she had a successful season winning the LW1x at the Non-Olympic GBRT trials, won Henley Women's Regatta in the ELW 4x and 2x and finished her season racing in the U23 LW4x at the World Rowing Championships, Rotterdam.
"There are many pieces to the puzzle of a successful athlete: training programme, rowing club, coaches, nutrition, mental toughness, wellbeing, commitment, attitude, juggling the roles of being an athlete/employee/friend/sister/daughter and finally equipment.
Whilst some of these jigsaw pieces I prefer to keep to myself, equipment is one of the more tangible aspects that can be used to facilitate, monitor and propel your success in performances forward in rowing. Fortunately over the years I have been in a great position to be using some of the best available, and have the results to match."


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Chapter 30
The Sea Haven Polio Camp
Polio has been around at least as long as Plum Island has been in existence. A stele from Egypt's 18th dynasty depicts a man with a walking stick and atrophied leg swigging down his polio medication, and everybody remembers the PBS tyrant I Claudius limping across their TV screens.
However, the virus that causes poliomyelitis only existed as a fairly rare endemic pathogen until the 1900's when it started to proliferate into widespread clusters in Europe and America. The outbreaks usually started first in cities during the summers so that families who could afford it, flocked to mountain and seaside resorts like Plum Island.
But the most serious epidemics occurred during the 1940's and 1950's. During those years the scourge killed over half a million people and crippled many, many more. Even our President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was not spared. He died from complications of polio while swimming in the warm waters of a therapeutic pool in Hot Springs, Georgia.
One of the North Shore kids who contracted polio was Daniel Harrington of Haverhill, Massachusetts. He recovered and went on to become the much beloved head of the school system but he always remembered the feeling of being ostracized as a kid because of his disabilities. In later life he decided to establish a free camp for kids who were being excluded from going to regular summer camps.
So, in 1946 he obtained a ten-year lease on the Knobbs Beach Coast Guard Station and started building a large blue swimming pool overlooking the ocean. The pool became the heart of the Sea Haven experience. Kids from all over the North Shore lived in Spartan camps tucked into the dunes and spent most of their days taking therapeutic soaks and playing in the saltwater pool.
The pool was the one place where kids could enjoy a semblance of the mobility that other children took for granted. They would spend long hot summer days forming friendships with other children similarly afflicted with the crippling disease.
In the evenings the campers would gather around the piano in their wheel chairs and belt out their favorite old songs as Doc Harrington accompanied them on the camp's well worn piano. One former camper remembers her summers at the camp as among the happiest of her childhood and former counselor credits the Sea Haven pool as being the place where she first fell in love with the man she is still married to.
Things were not so copacetic in the world at large, however. When Jonas Salk introduced the Salk vaccine in 1955, there had been 39,000 cases of polio in the United States, by 1956 it had plummeted to 15,000 cases, then by 1961 there were just over a thousand. But the vaccine's great success did not stop the American Chiropractic Institute from mounting a no-holds barred fight against any kind of immunization.
The Institute believed that all diseases were caused by subluxations of the spine and that "chiropractic adjustments should be given to the entire spine the first three days of acute polio infection, " and they reported complete recovery in 30% of their cases. But they would not allow scientists to verify their results.
They also concocted a wide-ranging battle plan to argue against immunization. It included 6 major tactics:
One — Spread doubt about the science behind immunization. For instance they argued that diseases have natural cycles so the apparent success of immunization was just because polio had died out on its own.
Two — Question the motives and integrity of immunization specialists. To do this they argued that there was a nefarious conspiracy between scientists and pharmaceutical companies to make a huge amount of money eradicating polio. If so, who wouldn't be for it?
Three – Magnify disagreements about technical issues like the number of doses to give and whether booster shots were necessary, into a broad-based repudiation of immunization itself.
Four—Exaggerate the potential harm from vaccines, like today's anti-vaxxers who claim that vaccines cause autism, a bogus theory that has been proved wrong by numerous scientists in multiple studies.
Five – Appeal to personal freedom. To do this they argued that compulsory vaccination was another conspiracy, this one against Americans basic freedom of choice. The Supreme Court rejected this argument on the grounds that individuals' beliefs are fine as long as they don't subordinate the safety of the entire community.
Six – When the results started coming in showing that the vaccine had worked, the early chiropractors used their trump card, claiming that Chiropractic methods were a matter of faith and thus not open to scientific inquiry.
The case has particular resonance because many of today's climate deniers have stuck to the same game plan.
One – They blame global warming on natural cycles.
Two – They argue that scientists and environmentalists are in cahoots to get funding for more research.
Three – They magnify reasonable disagreements among scientists about how much and how quickly the sea will rise, in order to dispute that the climate is changing at all.
Four – They argue that slowing global warming will hurt the economy and cost people their jobs. In fact the opposite is true.
Five – They argue that homeowners have the right to protect their private property even when it subordinates the safety of the public trying to swim on the same public beach.
Six – They argue that things like building seawalls and repairing jetties has stopped erosion on places like Plum Island. When in fact houses are teetering on the edge and things and inconvenient things like wooly mammoths keep popping out of the dunes.
But I guess the climate deniers have it right. Storms are not getting more frequent. The Gulf Stream, just 200 miles to our east is not several degrees warmer than it was only twenty years ago, and it is not accelerating storms bulging out of the polar vortex like an old man's giant hernia. If the climate deniers haven't fooled the public at least they have fooled themselves.
William Sargent's most recent book, Islands in the Storm, is about Plum Island, before during and after Hurricane Sandy.
It is available in local bookstores and through Amazon.com and at www.strawberryhillpress.com.


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Salivary gland hypofunction, a major adverse effect of head and neck radiotherapy diminishes a patient's quality of life. The demonstration of efficacy of new therapies in animal models is a prerequisite before clinical transition. This protocol describes retroductal administration and local irradiation of rat submandibular glands.
Normal tissues that lie within the portals of radiation are inadvertently damaged. Salivary glands are often injured during head and neck radiotherapy. Irreparable cell damage results in a chronic loss of salivary function that impairs basic oral activities, and increases the risk of oral infections and dental caries. Salivary hypofunction and its complications gravely impact a patient's comfort. Current symptomatic management of the condition is ineffective, and newer therapies to assuage the condition are needed.
Salivary glands are exocrine glands, which expel their secretions into the mouth via excretory ducts. Cannulation of these ducts provides direct access to the glands. Retroductal delivery of a contrast agent to major salivary glands is a routine out-patient procedure for diagnostic imaging. Using a similar procedure, localized treatment of the glands is feasible. However, performing this technique in preclinical studies with small animals poses unique challenges. In this study we describe the technique of retroductal administration in rat submandibular glands, a procedure that was refined in Dr. Bruce Baum's laboratory (NIH)1, and lay out a procedure for local gland irradiation.
Collateral destruction of healthy tissues accounts for a number of deleterious side-effects of cancer treatments. A part or whole of the major salivary glands that lie with the radiation fields are inevitably destroyed. Therefore, most patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, cervical lymphoma, or full-body radiation before bone marrow transplantation suffer one of the most common and persistent adverse effects of radiation, salivary gland hypofunction2-6.
The fluid-producing acinar cells of the salivary glands are acutely sensitive to radiation. Damage to the salivary glands causes a drastic diminishing of salivary flow, a condition referred to as salivary hypofunction. The chronic reduction in salivary flow impairs key oral activities such as mastication, swallowing, speech, and taste, but the morbid sequelae of intense pain, mucosal tears, dysphagia, opportunistic infections, and dental caries worsens a patient's well-being and function2,3.
Since radiotherapy-associated salivary cell loss is irreversible, there is no corrective treatment of xerostomia. Current treatment that focuses on assuaging symptoms with artificial salivary substitutes and prosecretory drugs is ineffective for long-term relief6. Although improved radiation delivery techniques have helped diminish the severity of the condition, normal tissue toxicity and its complications remain a limiting factor in cancer treatment6,7. Pre-emptive measures to prevent radiotherapy-associated complications are, therefore, becoming the norm. Radio-protective agents that scavenge free radical oxygen species, foster cell repopulation, or enhance DNA repair are being explored to avert salivary hypofunction 8-11.
Secretions of exocrine salivary glands drain into the mouth through the main excretory ducts. Intra-oral cannulation of the excretory ducts for injection of contrast agents is done routinely as an outpatient procedure. Utilizing a similar approach, salivary glands can be directly targeted for localized treatment12. Apart from reducing the risk of systemic side-effects, retroductal gland instillation has added benefits. The monolayer arrangement of salivary cells around the ductal tree allows targeting of all salivary epithelial cells, and the fibrous encapsulation of the gland acts as a barrier to reduce unwanted therapeutic spread. In essence, salivary glands are optimally suited for targeted treatment of gland afflictions such as radiation-induced salivary hypofunction.
Conventional radiation for cancer treatment is delivered in small doses (1.8 - 2.5 Gy/fraction/day, five days a week) for a period of weeks. Therefore, a radio-protective therapeutic that shows efficacy against a protracted radiation scheme in experimental models has greater clinical bearing. Compromised salivary function after fractionated radiation has been recorded in small animals, but radiation source, dose fraction, and protocols used are varied9,10,13.
This report establishes methods for retroductal delivery to and localized radiation of rat submandibular glands using patient-relevant radiation source and dose fraction.
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All procedures were approved by the LSU Health, Shreveport, Animal Care and Use Committee and were in accordance with the NIH guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals.
1. Cannulation of Rat Submandibular Salivary Glands
- Preparation of Syringe-Tubing Assembly
- Cut a 10 cm length of PE10 polyethylene tubing with a scalpel. Hold both ends of the tubing between the index finger and thumb. Heat the middle section of the tubing above a gentle flame, and gently stretch the softened tubing to double its length by pulling both sides.
- Cut the tubing in the middle with a scalpel at an angle of 45o to get 2 cannulae - each with a tapered end. Expand the non-tapered end of the cannula by fitting it over a 29 G needle of 0.5 cc Insulin syringe.
- Remove the cannula, and draw 220 μl of saline solution into the syringe. Tap to dislodge air bubbles. Fit the cannula over the needle, and push the syringe plunger to expel air and ensure a free flow of solution through the cannula. Adjust the volume to 200 μl.
- Intra-Oral Cannulation of Submandibular Gland Duct
NOTE: Autoclave instruments prior to the procedure, and sterilize in-between procedures in a hot bead sterilizer.
- Weigh the Sprague Dawley rat, and dispense the calculated volume of ketamine (42 mg/kg)/ xylazine (8 mg/kg)/ acepromazine (1.4 mg/kg) mix in a hypodermic syringe.
- Restrain the animal by grasping the base of the tail between the index finger and the thumb of one hand and sliding the other hand over the body to grasp it. Rest the index and middle fingers along the sides of the head while hold the torso with the thumb and remaining fingers.
- Inject the anesthetic in the hind limb musculature. Confirm depth of anesthesia by toe pinch and palpebral reflex. Apply eye lubricant to prevent dryness while animal is under anesthesia.
- Place the animal on a specially-designed platform (Figure 1), and engage the upper incisor teeth on the transverse bar. Pull the lower jaw down by looping a rubber band around the lower incisors and anchoring it to the platform.
- Pass a sterile suture through the tongue and lift it up to raise the floor of the mouth. Clamp the sutures with a hemostat, and pass it over the transverse bar.
- Expand the cheeks with a custom-built cheek spreader (Figure 1), and under a dissecting microscope locate the sublingual papillae on the floor of the mouth.
- Grasp the tapered end of the preformed PE10 tubing using a delicate forceps. Gently manipulate the tip of the cannula into the ductal orifice on the sublingual papillae. Confirm placement of the cannula by threading it 3 - 5 mm into the duct; ensure that it passes without any obstruction.
- Submandibular Gland Instillation
- Inject atropine (0.5 mg/kg) subcutaneously in the scruff of the neck, and wait 10 min for a reduction in salivary secretions.
- Secure the cannula to the duct orifice with a drop of cyanoacrylate (glue), and allow to dry. Instill the solution in the gland (200 μl/gland) by slowly pressing the syringe plunger at a rate of ~ 50 μl/min.
- Crush the tubing with a hemostat, and carefully remove the syringe. Retain the tubing in the duct for 30 - 60 min until the animal regains consciousness. Remove the suture that holds the tongue.
- Transfer the animal to a separate cage, and use a heat lamp to keep it warm during recovery. Do not leave the animal unattended until it has regained consciousness to maintain sternal recumbence.
- After the animal is fully ambulatory, house it at the vivarium with unrestricted access to food and water.
2. Localized Fractionated Irradiation of Submandibular Glands
- Restrain the animal as described before, and anesthetize with intramuscular administration of ketamine (33 mg/kg) /xylazine (6 mg/kg)/ acepromazine (1 mg/kg) mix in the hind limb. Confirm depth of anesthesia, and apply lubricant to the eyes.
- Place the animal supine on the linear accelerator tabletop, and extend its neck by tilting the head. Collimate the radiation field (3 cm slit width) to encompass the area from the lower border of the mandible to the top of the sternum.
- Place a 1 cm tissue-equivalent bolus over the region, and adjust the distance between radiation source and top of the bolus to 100 cm.
- Irradiate the animal (2.5 Gy) using a 6 MV photon beam of a linear accelerator. Dose rate, field size, and distance from radiation source to bolus surface will dictate the exposure time. In the current set up, animals were irradiated at a dose rate of ~ 1 Gy/min.
- Repeat exposure; 2.5 Gy/day for a total of 8 days; 4 days/ week with a 2-day interval in between. Keep the animal warm during recovery. Transfer the animal to the vivarium after it is fully ambulatory.
- Collect stimulated submandibular gland saliva 8 weeks after radiation to measure gland function14. Euthanize animals under anesthesia by cardiac perfusion of cold 4% paraformaldehyde/ phosphate buffered saline pH 7.2. Extirpate submandibular glands for histologic and immunohistochemical analyses14.
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Representative Results
Adapting a minimally invasive sialography technique, local treatment of major salivary glands is feasible. Retroductal administration in rat submandibular salivary glands was attempted by intra-oral cannulation of Wharton's ducts (Figure 2). The salivary ducts of Wharton open on the sub-lingual papillae located on the floor of the mouth, but the orifices are not readily visible. Insertion of the cannula was, therefore, done by gentle probing. To avoid untoward bleeding or duct perforation, no force was used while placing the cannula. Smooth resistance-free passage of the cannula in the duct was confirmed by gentle back and forth movement of the tubing.
Cannulation during initial experiments was confirmed by infusing the gland with hematoxylin or trypan blue solution, and evaluating gland staining in euthanized animals (Figure 3). Gland fill volume was ascertained by visualizing staining of the ductal tree in extirpated glands. For animals weighing 150 - 250 g, complete filling of the gland was achieved with 200 - 250 μl of solution. Rapid infusion can increase gland pressure and heighten the risk of injury and biospread. To avoid tissue destruction, the solution was administered gradually at a rate of ~ 50 μl/min
The rat submandibular glands are comparable to parotid glands in their sensitivity to radiation15. Submandibular glands were studied because they can be selectively irradiated without incurring severe off-target effects (Figure 4). Sparing of the oral cavity and a large volume of the parotid glands minimized the influence of oral mucositis and acute xerostomia on animal health and experimental outcome. Our earlier studies in rats were performed with single, large doses of radiation11,16, but fractionated dosing is more pertinent to clinical practice. The neck region of the animal was, therefore, exposed daily to small doses of radiation. To achieve a uniform buildup of radiation dose within the submandibular glands located near the skin surface, a soft tissue-equivalent bolus made from a homogenous gel with a density of 1.03 g/cc was placed over the neck during radiation.
The effect of fractionated radiation scheme on salivary flow as determined at 8 weeks post-radiation show that daily exposure to increments of 2.5 Gy reduced salivary flow precipitously. A near 10-fold reduction in saliva output was recorded in irradiated animals in contrast to non-irradiated animals (2-sided Student's t-test, p < 0.01; Figure 5)14. The results confirmed the establishment of radiation-induced salivary hypofunction in animals.
Figure 1. Construction of a Customized Platform and Cheek-Spreader. A stiff 4 mm wire was bent in a 3-sided rectangle (11 cm height X 13 cm width) as shown, and the transverse bar was bowed at the center. The ends of the wire were bent into loops, and screws were passed through them to secure the assembly to a plastic board (25 cm length x 15 cm width x 0.8 cm depth). A central screw was inserted 5 cm posterior to the wire assembly. It served to anchor the rubber band that pulled open the lower jaw. Inset: A custom-built cheek-spreader made of a disposable 1 mm thick wire bent in a "U shape" with flared ends. Plastic tubings were passed over the wire ends to prevent damage to the buccal mucosa. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
Figure 2. Cannulation of Rat Submandibular Gland Excretory Ducts. The tongue is raised to elevate the floor of the mouth, and polyethylene cannulae were inserted into the submandibular duct orifices located on the floor of the mouth. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
Figure 3. Infusion of Hematoxylin Solution in the Submandibular Gland to Confirm the Technique. Gland staining attests to the successful administration of the solution in the submandibular gland. Note that the sublingual gland in the upper left corner is not stained. A non-infused control gland is shown on the left. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
Figure 4. Placement of the Animal for Irradiation. The animal is laid supine on the linear accelerator table, and the head titled back to extend the neck. The collimated slit width was 3 cm. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
Figure 5. Effect of Fractionated Radiation on Submandibular Gland Function. Saline was instilled in the submandibular glands before radiation. The neck of the animal was irradiated in fractions of 2.5 Gy/day for 8 days. The data shown are mean ± SEM of stimulated submandibular salivary flow rate 8 weeks after completion of radiation scheme. The figure is reproduced with copyright permission from Human Gene Therapy, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publisher15. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
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Salivary glands often receive radiation doses beyond the threshold of tissue recovery in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head neck cancer, elective ablation of neck nodes, or regional hematologic malignancies. Although the fluid-secreting acinar cells of the gland are terminally differentiated, they are paradoxically sensitive to radiation. The secretory function drops within the first weeks of radiation, and irreversible gland damage results in a chronic low saliva output. To combat poor gland function and oral dryness that ensues, the preservation or restoration of secretory function is crucial. Novel therapies to protect against or repair radiation damage are being investigated1, 8-11, 16-20.
Systemic administration of a therapeutic carries the inherent risk of unwanted effects in non-targeted tissues. Aimed delivery to the salivary glands diminishes this risk. Retroductal gene therapy is effective at preventing or remedying radiation-associated salivary gland affliction1, 9-, 11, 16,17,20. However, using the same technique, salivary glands can also be reengineered to express and secrete proteins, ectopically. Exploiting the basolateral endocrine secretory pathway in salivary cells, transgene expression and hormone secretion into the blood can be achieved21. Gene transfer to salivary glands can, therefore, be effectively extended to the correction of certain endocrine disorders.
Although cannulation of salivary gland ducts in small animals can be tricky, practice is central to honing the technique. The tapered end of the cannulae can kink easily during insertion, and make infusion difficult. Increased back-pressure while expelling the solution should forewarn of a bend in the tubing, and the necessity to re-cannulate the duct. Anatomical variations such as aberrant duct orifice or increased duct tortuosity, along with pathologies that limit mouth opening like trismus or submucous fibrosis can make submandibular gland delivery a challenge. Infusion of an impermeant dye when practicing the technique can be a useful indicator of precise delivery. Proper placement of the cannulae and gentle, resistance-free infusion are important factors for the success of the procedure.
Cancer patients are often treated with megavoltage photons generated by a linear accelerator. Radiation is delivered daily in small doses over a course of weeks. Dose fractionation provides periods of recovery between radiations to reduce toxicity on healthy tissues and sensitize tumors. Highly penetrating energy beams of a linear accelerator are useful for the treatment of deep-seated tumors. And, for treatment of tumors closer to the skin, a tissue-equivalent bolus is used to reduce the depth of photon penetration. Similar to clinical practice, a linear accelerator delivered fractionated radiation can be used to locally irradiate submandibular glands of small animals. However, the position of the glands immediately beneath the skin necessitates the placement of a bolus to achieve > 90% radiation dose within the glands. The thickness of the bolus is calculated depending on the energy of photons and the desired depth of tissue penetration.
In this article, we provide experimental guidelines for performing retroductal submandibular gland instillation and local fractionated irradiation of rat submandibular glands. It is our hope that the highlighted methods will aid experimental setup for investigators venturing into the field of salivary gland radiotoxicity.
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We thank Dr. John Chang (Radiation Oncology, LSU Health Science Center) for assistance with radiation dose measurements. The study was supported by the American Cancer Society (Grant number: 116945-RSG-09-038-01-CCE), National Institute of Health (Grant number: R21CA173162) and the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.
|Catalog Number
|Intramedic Polyethylene tubing (PE10)
|Becton Dickson
|1/2 cc Insulin Syringe U-100
|Becton Dickson
|Artificial Tears
|Miller Vet Supply
|Hot Bead Sterilizer
|Fine Science Tools
|Perma-Hand silk suture
|Graefe forcep
|Fine Science Tools
|Olympus SZX16 Stereo Microscope
|Hunt Optics and Imaging
|6 MV Linear Accelerator
|Bolus - Skinless
|Heat Lamp
|Braintree Scientific
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The Office adapted for film
The Office is a hugely popular comedy show that first started in the UK and spread across the globe with different countries creating their own unique versions of the comedy, but as yet there's not even been a hint of a film version, until now.
The Office is set to become a feature film, but not from its UK origins, it's going to come from the German television version called Stromberg.
Stromberg is the German adaptation of the hit BBC series The Office, and the plan of the group behind the project is to complete the fourth series on German television and finish it off with a film.
Christoph Maria Herbst is set to star in the lead role as the incompetent boss of a small insurance office. With the show running into its third series already, Herbst has become huge in Germany and will be the natural choice for the film version.
According to Yahoo News the series writer and co-creator Ralf Hussmann is writing the script. He's also writing a spin-off series about one of the characters from the original show, the office sucker-up Ernie.
It seems that the German version of The Office is doing very well, but I think it's a shame that the only film version of the series is going to come from Germany, not for Germans of course, that's great news, but for fans of the original series it is a shame we're not getting to see Ricky Gervais back in the role for something on the big screen.
I guess the big question is could a film version of The Office work? The Boss of It All (Filmstalker review) suggests that it could.


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By Olesya Astakhova and Shadia Nasralla
VIENNA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is seeking to persuade Russia on Wednesday to cut oil production substantially with OPEC next year in an attempt to arrest a decline in the price of crude and prevent another global glut.
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak was due later in the day to meet his Saudi counterpart Khalid al-Falih, whose country leads the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
OPEC holds policy talks on Thursday in Vienna, followed by a gathering with allies including Russia on Friday.
Saudi Arabia has indicated it wants OPEC and its allies to cut output by at least 1.3 million barrels per day, or 1.3 percent of global production.
Riyadh wants Moscow to contribute at least 250,000-300,000 bpd to the cut but Russia insists the amount should be only half of that, OPEC and non-OPEC sources said.
"It is not easy but we will always work together with our colleagues," United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazroui told reporters when asked about Russia's position.
A source close to the Russian Energy Ministry said: "No one is eager to cut unless there is an emergency. It is the United States where we are seeing the bulk of the increase in oil output. OPEC and Russia will be very careful about voluntary 'blood letting'."
Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States have been vying for the position of top crude producer in recent years. The United States is not part of any output-limiting initiative due to its strict anti-trust legislation and fragmented oil industry.
Crude prices have sunk since October due to global economic weakness and fears of a glut due largely to rising U.S. production.
Additional reporting by Rania El Gamal and Ahmad Ghaddar; Writing by Dmitry Zhdannikov; Editing by Dale Hudson; Graphics by Amanda Cooper


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Going Gaga on Brits Awards
Enchanting Lady Gaga performing last night in the Brits Award. I must say she's really really talented! I never seen any creature like her before. She knows her music, instruments and acts.
Yes folks! I went gaga over Lady Gaga during the Brits Awards held last night. She Won tree Awards! For International Album Award; for International Female Solo Artist and for International Breakthrough Award! And Oh! I almost forgot! She also won an unofficial award for Most Over-the-top outfit Award! 😀 (that's not a joke by the way). She dropped her famous tracks and performed her less known songs "Telephone" and "Dance in the Dark". She mentioned that her performance during the night is dedicated to Alexander "Lee" Mcqueen, her friend and fashion designer who died tragically, he was found hanging in his bedroon flat in London a week ago.
Sweet isn't she? KUdos to you L Gaga!


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Prior to founding TEQ, Seth began his career in the analytical laboratory industry in 2002 at Industrial Laboratories, an ISO 17025 accredited, third-party analytical laboratory founded in 1945 focusing on food and drug testing. As the President of Industrial Laboratories, Seth's expertise includes label claim verifications and microbiological analysis for dietary supplements and food products, microbiological analysis of manufacturing facilities, as well as drug testing in biological specimens, dietary supplements, and food products.


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KOC awards Petrofac USD 700m gathering centre contract in Kuwait
Valued at approximately USD 700m, the project will be completed over a period of approximately three years. The competitively tendered lump-sum greenfield scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning of GC29.
"We have a long track record with KOC which extends over the last 14 years and the award of GC29 represents our tenth project in the country to date," said Subramanian Sarma, managing director of Petrofac's Onshore Engineering & Construction business. "With ongoing projects for both KOC and Kuwait National Petroleum Company and good visibility of the future pipeline, Kuwait is, and will continue to be, of strategic importance to Petrofac's ambitions in the Middle East market."
GC29 is one of three gathering centres being constructed to support KOC's plans to increase and maintain oil production over the next five years. Each of the three gathering centres will be capable of producing around 100,000 barrels of oil per day together with associated water and gas.