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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Traditional NSAIDs block COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes that the body uses to manufacture substances called prostaglandins. Since COX-1 prostaglandins are stomach- protective, blocking this enzyme is associated with gastrointestinal toxicity, a known side effect of these drugs. Newer NSAIDs (called COX-2 inhibitors) block primarily COX-2 prostaglandins associated with pain, fever, and inflammation, and might be less risky to the stomach. However, this is not proven, and some COX-2s have been taken off the market due to excess risk of heart attacks attributable to their use. Drugs in this family include: - Aspirin, alternatively called acetylsalicylic acid or ASA (Adprin-B, Anacin, Arthritis Foundation Aspirin, Ascriptin, Aspergum, Asprimox, Bayer, BC, Bufferin, Buffex, Cama, Cope, Easprin, Ecotrin, Empirin, Equagesic, Fiorinal, Fiorital, Halfprin, Heartline, Genprin, Lanorinal, Magnaprin, Measurin, Micrainin, Momentum, Norw

ChristianAnswers.Net WebBible Encyclopedia The “conduit of the upper pool” (Isa. 7:3) was formed by Hezekiah for the purpose of conveying the waters from the upper pool in the valley of Gihon to the west side of the city of David (2 Kings 18:17; 20:20; 2 Chr. 32:30). In carrying out this work he stopped “the waters of the fountains which were without the city” i.e., “the upper water-course of Gihon”, and conveyed it down from the west through a canal into the city, so that in case of a siege the inhabitants of the city might have a supply of water, which would thus be withdrawn from the enemy. (See POOL OF SILOAM.) There are also the remains of a conduit which conducted water from the so-called “Pools of Solomon,” beyond Bethlehem, into the city. Water is still conveyed into the city from the fountains which supplied these pools by a channel which crosses the valley of Hinnom.

by Riley Brockington Over 5.11 million students were enrolled in public schools in the academic year 2007/2008, a 4.5% decrease from 2001/2002. This continued a downward trend which has seen declines every year since 2002/2003. Alberta and Nunavut were the only two jurisdictions that experienced enrolment increases since 2001/2002. Alberta’s enrolment was just over 559,000 in 2007/2008, up 2.0% from 2001/2002. Nunavut’s enrolment stood just over 9,000, up 3.3% from 2001/2002. The only province to record an enrolment increase from 2006/2007 to 2007/2008 was Saskatchewan, where enrolment increased 1.2%. With the exception of Saskatchewan, all provinces and territories experienced decreases in their enrolment levels between 2006/2007 and 2007/2008. The largest decreases occurred in Prince Edward Island, 3.9%, Newfoundland and Labrador, 3.0% and the Northwest Territories, 3.0% (Chart 1.1 and Table A.1). Alberta, which experienced steady enrolment increases from 2004/2005 through 2006/2007, experienced a slight de

No one knows for sure since no reason is given in the text (the T'anach/the Bible). Therefore the question is open to conjecture within the commentaries and midrashim. @msh210 gives an answer from the commentaries of Rabbi Moshe Alshich. Another answer: it was "professional courtesy" -- while Saul was willing to kill the people, he decided to spare his kingly equivalent, Agag. He also decided to spare the animals for later use as sacrifices. (But spoils were not allowed from this battle.) Both decisions were examples of Saul's lack of commitment to follow Gd's specific requests. Another example: (From wikipedia) According to 1 Samuel 10:8, Samuel had told Saul to wait for seven days after which they would meet; Samuel giving Saul further instructions. But as Samuel did not arrive after 7 days (1 Samuel 13:8) and with the Israelites growing restless, Saul started preparing for battle by offering sacrifices. Samuel arrived just as Saul finished offering his sacrifices and reprimanded Saul for not obeying his in

fundamentals of physics THE LAW OF INERTIA The tendency of a body to continue in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line even when some external unbalanced force is applied is called Inertia. Mass is the measure of Inertia of a body. Inertia is of two types namely:- 1. Inertia of rest 2. Inertia of motion The force which a body possess due to combined effect of mass and velocity is callled the Momentum. It is defined as the product of mass and velocity. It is denoted by p . p=m*v SI unit of Momentum is Kgm/sec NEWTONs LAWS OF MOTION:- NEWTON,s FIRST LAW OF MOTION It states that a body will continue in its state of rest or of Uniform Motion in a straight line unless compelled by some applied unbalanced force to change of rest or of Uniform motion. NEWTON,s SECOND LAW OF MOTION The rate of change of Momentum of a body is directly proportional to the applied unbalanced force and takes place in the same direction in which the force acts. NEWTON,s THIRD LAW OF MOTION To every action, There is an

May 6, 1998 ATHENS, Ga. -- When it comes to blood vessels, all people are not created equal. Blacks have more problems with cardiovascular disease than whites. Males die from heart attacks far more often than females. Women suffer from migraine headaches more often than men. The reasons are complex, and only now are scientists discovering why. A new discovery by researchers at the University of Georgia may help explain one aspect of the tangled problem. Using small pieces of left-over saphenous vein tissue from heart bypass surgeries, they compared the veins of white men and women and discovered a startling difference between them. They demonstrated for the first time dramatic differences in the density of receptors for a powerful and naturally occurring blood-borne substance called endothelin-1. And it's more bad news for white males. "We won't entirely know the relevance of this study until we do the same experiments with arterial tissue, but it's an important first step," said Dr.Adviye Ergul of the Univer

The purpose was to determine if waist placement of the pedometer affected accuracy in normal, overweight, and obese children, when attaching the pedometer to the waistband or a belt. Methods: Seventy-seven children (ages 10-12 years) wore 5 pedometers on the waistband of their pants and a belt at the following placements: navel (NV), anterior midline of the right thigh (AMT), right side (RS), posterior midline of the right thigh (PMT), and middle of the back (MB). Participants walked 100 steps on a treadmill at 80 m · min–1. Results: The RS, PMT, and MB sites on the waistband and the AMT and RS sites on the belt produced the least error. Conclusions: Of these sites, the RS placement is recommended because of the ease of reading the pedometer during activity. Using a belt did not significantly improve accuracy except for normal weight groups at the NV placement site.

A Sustainable Economy Why We Care A sustainable economy is one in which our resources are not used up faster than nature renews them and benefits are shared equitably. Profitability is the product of thriving ecosystems and communities. Our shared assets are not sacrificed for short term profit. Pursuing sustainability has grown from the work of a few idealists to being a mainstream concept. The concept of sustainability has become a driver for a new generation of products and business practices. The Oregon Environmental Council envisions Oregon as a model in developing local, more sustainable businesses and industries. We believe the concept of sustainability represents a powerful, emerging innovation platform. Oregon can lead the way in profitable, exportable technologies in sectors like green building and renewable energy as well as fields like green chemistry and engineering. What We Do OEC supports the growth of Oregon businesses by promoting policies and economic development strategies that foster susta

At PSFK, Dan Gould posts about Evan Baden, who photographs people entranced by their electronic gadgets. Baden writes, “More and more, we are bathed in a silent, soft, and heavenly blue glow. It is as if we carry divinity in our pockets and purses.” Baden makes much of the technological innovation of gadgets and the “wealth of knowledge and communication” they allow, but it’s worth remembering that the 18th century had the same reaction to the technological innovation of the day, books. The site hosting Baden’s work poses this ominous question: “Their faces, made cadaverous by the artificial light, are expressionless, suggesting that, as we become more connected by our electronics, we become less connected to our immediate surroundings. This leaves us to wonder: do we own our electronics, or do they own us?” This echoes the society-wide fears of reading in the 18th century, primarily of women being preoccupied with books, which were seen as dangerous threats to their autonomy and education and their presumed

People feel more satisfied after eating healthy foods like nuts and are less likely to overeat. Eat a Variety of Snacks to Stay Satisfied When it comes to choosing foods to snack on, many of us find ourselves stuck in a rut, eating the same foods day after day. However, those looking to manage their weight would do well to mix it up a little more, as research suggests that habitual snacking on the same foods can lead to a decrease in our sense of satisfaction, potentially leading to overeating. Do we want what we eat? The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, included 118 healthy adults who were divided into four groups: three groups received equal calorie snacks—either hazelnuts, milk chocolate, or potato chips—to eat daily for 12 weeks, while the fourth group, as the control group, received no snacks. The type of satisfaction the researchers were trying to measure is called sensory-specific satiety, which is unrelated to fullness, but rather has to do with the feeling that a desire

Cultural Adjustment & Transitioning "Culture is central to the experience of living overseas". Although Robert Kohls, in his book Survival Kit for Overseas Living (4th ed. 2001), wrote, "for Americans planning to live and work abroad", international students in the States certainly share similar experiences of cultural adjustments and transitioning while pursuing their studies. No matter how well the international students offices prepare the incoming students before their arrival, they are bound to experience some kind of culture shock and, as a result, find ways to adapt and survive. Even for international students who have studied the English Language since kindergarten, they may still have difficulties, at least for a while, in listening and understanding American English in a cultural context. The following are some of the feelings and survival tips expressed and provided by the international students and advisors. Feelings of Being Overwhelmed The excitement of living in a new country and environment, m

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 300,000 Americans die every year because of obesity. What’s more, obesity is associated with other health complications like heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, breathing problems, and psychological disorders. We don’t fully understand all of the causes of being severely overweight. And it’s rare that any one factor is the sole reason for morbid obesity. However, we do know that there are many factors that contribute to the causes of obesity. These include family history (genetics), lifestyle behavior and cultural environment. There is an identified link between certain genes contributing to obesity. It is possible that people have a genetic tendency to gain weight and store excessive fat. However, even people without this genetic inclination can become obese. An inactive lifestyle with little or no physical activity can contribute to weight gain and storing of fat. This lifestyle often results in unhealthy eating habits and high calo

Skip to content. Updated at 8:50 am on 26 October 2011 Archaeologists have discovered the wreck of a ship that was part of a fleet sent to invade Japan by the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan, more than 700 years ago. The wooden ship was found off the southern island of Kyushu, a metre under the seabed. The hull, which is almost complete, and the keel are the most intact remains of a Mongol wreck found in Japanese waters. Archaeologists say it was part of an invasion fleet carrying 140,000 Mongol soldiers in 1281. Researchers from the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa used ultrasonic equipment to detect the remains of the ship. The wood on the hull was painted whitish grey and held together by nails. Bricks, weapons and other instruments were found on board. The BBC reports the Japanese have always attributed their victory to storms that wrecked the Mongol fleets during two attempted invasions in 1274 and 1281. They concluded that Japan was protected from invasion by a divine wind, (Kamikaze), which was invoked in

During the “automation scare” in the 1950s, people were intrigued yet suspicious about the power of computers. Would they someday send us into permanent unemployment? Could robots eventually take over the world? The original goal of artificial intelligence was to build a person out of silicone. Although scientists made quick progress in building computers and robots that amazed us, they never came close to actually replicating the human brain. “Machine learning” was first introduced 50 years ago. This concept focuses on computers’ ability to “learn” not through human programming, but through experience and pattern identification. For example, machine learning allows a computer to become a masterful chess player by observing good and bad moves and learning from mistakes. While a computer looks at every possible move up to 20 to 40 moves ahead, humans use more conceptual skills to decide how to make moves. In a recent PBS NOVA documentary “The Smartest Machine on Earth,” researchers explore powerful new tools i

Just the Facts: The albatrosses are a group of large to very large birds; they are the largest of the procellariiformes. Their bills are large, strong and sharp-edged, the upper mandibles terminating in large hooks. These bills are composed of several horny plates, and along the sides are the two "tubes," long nostrils that give the order Beak or Nose? The tubes of all albatrosses are along the sides of the bill, unlike the rest of the Procellariiformes where the tubes run along the top of the bill. These tubes allow the albatros- ses to have an acute sense of smell, an unusual ability for birds. Like other Procellariiformes they use this olfactory ability while foraging in order to locate potential food sources. They Walk the Walk: The feet have no hind toe and the three anterior toes are completely webbed. The legs are strong for Procellariiformes, in fact, almost uniquely amongst the order in that they and the giant petrels are able to walk well Tasteful Plumage: The adult plumage of most of the albatrosse

I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that has ever shed such light on something that I have worked on in the past. I’ve written about plenty of men – particularly airmen – who were lost during the Second World War – and reading about the work of the Missing Research Enquiry Service has helped me gain a much better understanding of the process involved in tracing missing men during and after the war. I guess it’s one of those things that we don’t tend to think about too much, but how did we get from the height of the war, with thousands of men being lost in action – many of fate unknown – to the neatly-kept Commonwealth War Cemeteries and Memorials to the Missing of today? As the war was ongoing, the RAF maintained a Casualty Branch that dealt with information about men lost - either killed, taken prisoner or missing – over enemy territory. This involved collating intelligence – in some cases from the enemy via the Red Cross – to maintain personnel records, and inform next of kin. Many bereaved relatives of cou

(Last Updated on : 13/09/2010) The Ravi River flows in India and Pakistan and is among the five rivers, which give Punjab its name. It arises in Bara Banghal, a branch of the Dhauladhar range of Himalayas in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It starts in the northwestern direction and then turns to the southwest near Dalhousie, and after cutting a ravine in the Dhaola Dhar it enters Madhopur in Punjab. The total length of the river is about 720 kilometers out of which nearly 158 kilometers flows through Himachal Pradesh. The water of the river is allocated to India under the Indus Water treaty between India and Pakistan. The right bank tributaries of Ravi are the Budhil, Tundahan Beljedi, Saho and Siul while its left bank tributary is Chirchind Nala. In Sanskrit literature the town was Iravati. On the right bank of the river there is the beautiful town of Chamba and on its western bank there is the famous tomb of Jahangir. Finally the Ravi River flows into Pakistan border and along it before entering P

Student project makes use of Kinect and Windows Phone to teach cultural norms Ro Ramtohul is a student, studying at the University of Dundee, Scotland, who has been working on a project called "reculture" for the final year of his course (Digital Interaction Design), and it involves a Windows Phone. Those who primarily reside in the West (or share the same stereotypical ignorance towards foreign cultures as the British) are being targeted by Ramtohul for some interactive education. The project, as can be witnessed in the above video, is a Windows Phone app that works with the Kinect for Xbox 360, much like we've seen with previous concepts. As opposed to learning the language, or reading blocks of tedious text, Ramtohul's work will have the user engage physically using gestures. The Windows Phone app will compliment the Kinect by acting as a type of 'instruction manual'. Users are alerted by a notification when they're in the proximity of the Kinect and can watch a small video within the mobile app illustrati

The first International Women's Day In 1869 British MP John Stuart Mill was the first person in Parliament to call for women's right to vote. On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Women in other countries did not enjoy this equality and campaigned for justice for many years. In 1910 a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin (Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an International Women's Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day - a Women's Day - to press for their demands. The conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women's clubs, and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament, greeted Zetkin's suggestion with unanimous approval and thus International Women's Day was the result. The very first Inter

The Emergence of the English Native Speaker A Chapter in Nineteenth-Century Linguistic Thought Series:Language and Social Processes [LSP] 4 Aims and Scope The native speaker is one of the central but at the same time most controversial concepts of modern linguistics. With regard to English, it became especially controversial with the rise of the so-called "New Englishes," where reality is much more complex than the neat distinction into native and non-native speakers would make us believe. This volume reconstructs the coming-into-being of the English native speaker in the second half of the nineteenth century in order to probe into the origins of the problems surrounding the concept today. A corpus of texts which includes not only the classics of the nineteenth-century linguistic literature but also numerous lesser-known articles from periodical journals of the time is investigated by means of historical discourse analysis in order to retrace the production and reproduction of this particularly important ling

Student athletes everywhere can chalk up another point in the win column as the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has successfully issued a guidance measure that addresses the rights of children with disabilities to participate in school athletics and other extracurricular activities. In an addendum to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the proposed guidance adds clarity to the responsibilities of federally-funded schools for the provision of opportunities in physical activities and sports participation for students with disabilities. The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) also aided in the initiative by providing a report stressing the important health and social benefits of access to and participation in school sports for all students, especially those with disabilities. The measure calls for schools to accommodate students with disabilities who choose to join traditional sports teams by making “reasonable modifications.” The National Center for Health, Physical Ac

Everything you need to understand or teach Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas. The first tercet introduces the poem's theme; it also introduces the two recurring refrains that end alternate stanzas. Although these two lines, the first and the third, both state Thomas's basic theme about resisting death, they contrast in several ways. Each of the predominant words in line one finds its opposite in line three. "Gentle" is paired with "rage," "good" with "dying," and "night" with "light." The tone of the two lines also is quite dif ferent. Line one is subdued; the verbs are deliberately simple, vague. Thomas uses the predicate adjective "gentle," making it describe the personality of the individual, rather than the more obvious choice "gently," an adverb which would only refer to the action of the verb. "Good night" when it refers to dying becomes a paradox for Thomas, meaning a good death. Although this line may be an exhortation to resist death, its entire tone is... View more of the Do Not

In seeking to understand the remarkably deadly 1918 flu pandemic which killed at least 20 million people around the planet scientists have focused on the influenza virus, combing its genes for clues to its malevolence. But demographer Andrew Noymer of the University of California at Berkeley thinks people are overlooking a second culprit: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the tuberculosis bacterium. Noymer reached his iconoclastic conclusion after poring over acres of data on 20th-century death rates in the United States. One statistic stood out. The rate of deaths from TB plunged from 157 per 100,000 in 1918 to 103 per 100,000 in 1921, right after the flu pandemic. He found no similar decrease in mortality from other chronic ailments such as cancer. That pattern implies that many of those who died from the flu were already infected by TB. And he notes that M. tuberculosis carves out cavities in the lung. Those cavities would have been perfect breeding grounds for pneumonia, which finished off most flu victims in 1

A Message from the Executive Director and Chief Science Officer The aging of the population worldwide is setting the stage for an epidemic of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic, progressive, and ultimately fatal neurodegenerative disease of aging that causes irreversible loss of mental function, destroying the lives of those with the disease and disrupting the lives of those who love and care for them. Alzheimer’s disease was discovered at the turn of the 20th Century, but despite much progress, effective drugs for treatment and prevention are still not available. The Alzheimer Drug Discovery Foundation’s mission is to accelerate the discovery of new drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. - The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. alone is expected to increase from 4.5 million to 16 million by 2050 - Alzheimer’s disease affects 1 out of 4 people over age 75, 1 out of 3 people over 80, and nearly half of those over age 85 If we can delay the onset of Alzheimer’

JutlandArticle Free Pass Jutland, Danish Jylland, projection of northern Europe forming the continental portion of Denmark. The peninsula is bounded to the west and north by the North Sea and the Skagerrak and to the east by the Kattegat and the Little Belt. The Chersonesus Cimbrica, or Cimbric Chersonese, of ancient geography, it was subsequently named for the Jutes (a Germanic people) and includes, in its larger sense, the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Politically, as the result of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919, Jutland ends southward at Flensburg (Flensborg) Fjord and includes the islands north of the Limfjorden. Area 11,496 square miles (29,775 square km). What made you want to look up "Jutland"? Please share what surprised you most...

- Carbohydrate composition - Stereochemistry of sugar residues - Polysaccharide linkage analysis GC is the method of choice for glycosyl-residue identification (i.e., the sugar components that make up polysaccharides and oligosaccharides). Two basic derivitization techniques allow for the necessary volatilization and ultimate separation of each glycosyl residue that is released from the polymers by the initial acid hydrolysis. The standard alditol acetate derivitization (or acetylation) technique is highly reproducible and enables the identification of neutral sugar components. A TMS-methyl glucoside techniques expands the analysis to the acidic components, such as the galacturonic acid residues that constitute common pectin. A variation of this second technique is used to determine the d or l configuration of each sugar component. In addition to glycosyl-residue identification, the methylation of polysaccharides prior to acid hydrolysis and acetylation facilitates the identification of the glycosyl residue l

Fort Hill is a nature preserve containing one of the best preserved prehistoric hilltop enclosure in North America. The Hopewell Indians (100 B.C. – A.D. 500) constructed the 1 ½ mile long earthwork as well as at least two ceremonial buildings and probably a village in the Brush Creek Valley. Lying at the western edge of the Allegheny Plateau, immediately south of the glacial boundary, this hilly area contains an impressive diversity of bedrock, soils, flora, and fauna. There are 11 miles of hiking trails at the 1200 acre preserve, as well as a picnic area and latrines. The museum houses exhibits on the geology and archaeology of the area. Fort Hill has what many call the best hiking trails in the state. Its fully mature forests harbor many rare or endangered wildflowers, hundreds of species of mushrooms a high number of tree species. Birders will likely be able to check off several hard to find species. You can hike to a stone and earthen-wall Hopewell hilltop enclosure at the top of Fort Hill, with a circum

Farmers’ markets have figuratively replaced the town square, something we have lost over the last decades due to sprawl and urbanization. In many communities around the country, farmers’ markets are where we chat with neighbors, make new connections and find out about the issues at play in our communities. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, there are 7864 farmers’ markets operating today — a 348% increase since 1994. Clearly they are providing value to the American public. The pace of modern American life is such that we want — maybe even need — to boil complex issues down to essential truths. Yet isolating a few specific factors and extrapolating solely from these to proclaim that local food is not eco- friendly, or not a viable solution, is irresponsible. This is not to say that measuring a single issue like carbon emissions as it relates to food production and transportation is not important; it is vitally important. But, there are many more factors at play — some very tangible, some

I was just reflecting on the fact that things are so much easier these days now that there are only 100 pennies in the English pound. The reason for my ruminations is that, when I was a young lad, I used to read an electronics hobbyist magazine called Practical Electronics . One of the articles was called "Take 20" because of these projects required 20 or fewer components and cost 20 shillings or less. Now, when I'm explaining things to my American friends (or to younger folks from England), this is the point where things start to become a little confusing, because someone will invariably ask "What's a shilling?" This opens the door to a mind-boggling discussion on one of the currencies of yesteryear. Prior to 1971, the British used a currency system based on “pounds, shillings, and pence.” This was also written as LSD, where the “L” comes from the Latin word libra and the D comes from the Latin word denarius , which was a type of coin in Roman times. The way in which this worked was that there were 12 pennie

Well they are just concept illustrations in the form of graphs, but of course... L=length -as in distance from the forward waterline of the board (could draw a picture of the board on the x axis) And I have another picture, just to show how the waterline and high pressure area are moving constantly under the board in response to trim and waves. My idea, which may be silly, is that the rough or dimpled surface may affect the time it takes for the high pressure area around the stagnation line (i.e., just behind the forward waterline) to shift in response to changes in water surface, board trim and flex (vice versa, etc....), and how far from the mean stagnation line it shifts, resulting in different accelerations imparted to the board and possibly more stable trim and/or less energy lost to flexing the board.. waterline and presssure .png [ 17.38 KIB | Viewed 854 times ] Normally we think of changing board's modulus, shape, or other physical properties to make the board react mechanically in a beneficial way. P

Gardening Articles: Edibles :: Vegetables by National Gardening Association Editors In the South, you don't have to drive far to see an armadillo belly up on the side of the road. In fact, you might find them as far north as Missouri, as their range is expanding. These prehistoric-looking creatures are about the size of opossums, and the most common species has 9 movable rings that look like armor on its back. Armadillos are nocturnal. They burrow to create homes and in search of food such as insects, and occasionally, vegetable roots. Their burrows are often found near wood piles, stumps, and rock piles. Since armadillos eat many insects, they can be beneficial to home gardeners. But armadillos may become a nuisance if they dig up lawns, bulb plantings, or vegetable and flower gardens while looking for food. Trapping is the best way to remove a problem armadillo. Because armadillos are nearly blind, place a live trap near its burrow and place boards as ″wings″ to guide the animal into the trap. Photograph co

James Parke, 1st Baron Wensleydale (1782-1868), Judge Sitter in 6 portraits Trained in the law, he was called to the Bar and rapidly built up a legal practice. In 1828, he was raised to the King's Bench and in 1834; he was transferred to the Court of the Exchequer, where he exercised considerable influence as a judge for almost twenty years until 1855. The government under Lord Palmerston was keen to have his services as a Law Lord, and he was made a life peer as Baron Wensleydale in 1856. There was opposition in the House of Lords, particularly from the Conservatives, to the notion of life peerages, as they feared this would enable the government to swamp the House with its supporters. Palmerston was determined to have him as a Law Lord, and made Parke a heredity peer. by Sir George Hayter pen and ink and wash, 1820 Law and Crime

For existing crossings, the safety assessment team has the responsibility of confirming/verifying the design standards during the site visit. The technical standards are contained in RTD 10, the TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads and the TAC Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada. It should be noted that certain technical standards may be “grandfathered” or may be delayed “coming into force” (CIF). Sections 24, 25 and 26 of the Grade Crossing Regulations specify the requirements regarding applicable enforcement dates. The following design standards should be confirmed and applied uniformly by the railway company and the road authority. In selecting the design vehicle, consideration should be given to vehicles that are expected to routinely use the grade crossing. It is not practical to design each grade crossing for all road vehicles. It is very important that the design vehicle be established at the beginning of the detailed grade crossing safety assessment. Table 4-3 in RTD 10 may b

What Is It? The dictionary defines pigeon-toed as "having the toes turned inward." No such colorful term can be found for feet that point outward. Both of these foot problems can be caused by a problem that doctors call torsional deformities. This is when the long bones of the leg are turned to the inside or outside so that the toes of the feet do not point straight ahead. Either of the two main bones in the leg can be affected -- the femur (between the hip and the knee) or the tibia (the larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle). One or both legs can be affected. Torsional deformities can lead to toes that point inward (in-toeing) or toes that point outward (out-toeing). Parents often worry that in-toeing or out-toeing will permanently interfere with their child's ability to walk and run normally. However, in most young children, in-toeing or out- toeing is caused by a torsional deformity that appears for a short period, and then disappears during the normal stages of leg development. Most torsi

As is true in many spider species, females of this species grow to much larger size than males. Adult female body length ranges from 19 to 28 mm (3/4 to 1 1/8 in.), while males reach only 5 to 9 mm (1/4 - 3/8 in.). In both sexes, the shiny, egg-shaped abdomen has striking yellow or orange markings on a black background. The forward part of the body, the cephalothorax, is covered with short, silvery hairs. Legs are mostly black, with red or yellow portions near the body. (Dewey, 1993; Milne and Milne, 1980) Like other orb-weavers (family Araneidae), this species has three claws per foot, one more than most spiders. Orb-weavers use this third claw to help handle the threads while spinning. Also in common with other orb-weaving spiders (and most, but not all spiders generally), A. aurantia has a venomous bite that immobilizes prey that is caught in its web. (Dewey, 1993; Milne and Milne, 1980) Other Physical Features: Ectothermic; Heterothermic; Bilateral symmetry; Venomous Sexual Dimorphism: Female larger - Mil

En español | During 30 years of running and cycling I'd never suffered a serious injury. Then, last year, at age 52, I decided to enter a half-marathon. I bought new running shoes, doubled my mileage and, within a week, severely strained my Achilles tendon. I lost the entry fee, a month of training and my swagger. It was a valuable lesson. Our bodies may change with age, but we don't need to trade the gym for the bridge table. In fact, new research shows that exercise can help prevent Alzheimer's, protect against stroke, increase life expectancy and even change our DNA so our muscles work more efficiently. As we get older, though, we need to be smarter about exercise. Tendons, muscles, joints and reaction times change. We don't bounce back from injury as quickly. Fortunately, new science reveals that a few simple actions, done two or three times a week, can cut your risk of getting hurt. Choose the few that work best for you. 1. Ease into exercise. One sure way to hurt yourself is to do too much, too soon. "Y

Do seven words say more than a chart? Some charts need more than 1,000 words. Yet, sometimes, seven words can be more effective than a chart. Today, we will put an end to the myth that all charts are pictures – and chatterboxes as well. A short time ago, I sat and stared at a simple chart for a rather long time. It showed that venture capital companies are investing a smaller portion of their money in IT start-ups. To be exact, this percentage fell from about 60 % in 2005 to under 40 % in 2010. This chart has minimal labeling. I had to guess the values. To find if the current reduction is just as strong as it was in the beginning, I would have needed a ruler and a calculator. I didn’t bother. Paradox: When it comes to informing readers, the chart on the upper left contains too much data – not too little. A good headline could have easily replaced it. Source: Wall Street Journal Europe, 2010–10–25, p. 15. I got to thinking. How exactly do we need to know that? Would it be redundant to say what we see in the he

Every year, thousands of teens (and adults, too) develop eating disorders and eating disordered behaviors. In our image-obsessed culture, it can be easy to become critical of our bodies. Everyday concerns about healthy eating and weight management can cross the line and become eating disorders. This happens when someone starts to do things that are physically and emotionally unsafe — things that could have long-term health consequences. Some people go on extreme diets and can develop anorexia. Others may go on eating binges (overeat to excess, known as "binge eating"). And others may purge their bodies of the food they've just eaten through forced compulsive exercise, inducing vomiting, taking laxatives, or a combination of these (known as bulimia). Although eating disorders are much more common in girls, guys can get them, too. So how do you know if a friend has an eating disorder? It can be hard to tell — after all, someone who has lost a lot of weight or feels constantly tired may have another type of heal

GeNeuro’s Therapeutic Domain GeNeuro is developing therapies and diagnostic tools for diseases associated the expression of the human endogenous retrovirus MSRV, with a primary focus on Nervous System diseases: Multiple Sclerosis and Schizophrenia. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that is characterized by progressive neurodegeneration in the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. The clinical manifestations are muscle weakness, loss of muscle coordination, pain, and an evolution towards severe disabilities such as loss of vision, bladder control and paralysis. Cognitive and psychological problems are frequent. Today, more than 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from MS. Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a severe and chronic psychiatric disorder. The major clinical features of the disease are delusions, auditory hallucinations, thought disorder, social withdrawal, lack of motivation and cognitive dysfunction. Today, more than 51 million people worldwide suffer from SCZ. Mult

||This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2007)| A mid-ocean ridge is a general term for an underwater mountain system that consists of various mountain ranges (chains), typically having a valley known as a rift running along its spine, formed by plate tectonics. This type of oceanic ridge is characteristic of what is known as an oceanic spreading center, which is responsible for seafloor spreading. The uplifted seafloor results from convection currents which rise in the mantle as magma at a linear weakness in the oceanic crust, and emerge as lava, creating new crust upon cooling. A mid-ocean ridge demarcates the boundary between two tectonic plates, and consequently is termed a divergent plate boundary. The mid-ocean ridges of the world are connected and form a single global mid-oceanic ridge system that is part of every ocean, making the mid-oceanic ridge system the longest mountain range in the world. The continuous mountain range is 65,000 km (40,400 mi) long (several times long

Primary Sources & Lesson Plans This letter, part of a lifelong correspondence between Rebecca Gratz and her childhood friend Maria Fenno, reflects many important facets of society in the early nineteenth century. Life in the young American nation was exciting. Filled with optimism, many Americans of this era realized that they were involved in an experiment of great promise. The most immediate concerns of young women of affluence, such as Gratz, were family and social relations, as shown by Gratzs reports of her own activities and her inquiries about the health and happiness of her friend. Yet despite their privileged world, even the wealthy could not escape the instability caused by disease and other dangers. Fenno had lost both her parents in the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1798, and Gratzs concerns for her friends health betray the fragility of life in this period. Gratz later became involved in much more than the personal relations of family and friends that filled the lives of most of the women of her statu

Is fish farming the answer to food insecurity in Africa? Over the next few decades Africa’s population is expected to expand to more than that of China or India, constituting about 23% of the global population by 2050. It is also expected that Africa’s urbanisation will continue to increase, following trends witnessed in the last 50 years. About 50% of Africa’s population will be living in cities before 2025, according to these forecasts. African Futures 2050 predicts that the populations of West and East Africa will be two and a half times those predicted for North, Central and Southern Africa combined by 2050. Although this movement contributes to an increase in human productivity it is not sustainable, and will place a huge demand on governments and states to provide sufficient survival opportunities. Africa’s coastline stretches for about 32,000 km along two oceans and four seas: the Atlantic and Indian oceans, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. Africa also has large inland waterways such as the Congo, Za

Asante (Ashanti) History Much of the modern nation of Ghana was dominated from the late 17th through the late 19th century by a state known as Asante. Asante was the largest and most powerful of a series of states formed in the forest region of southern Ghana by people known as the Akan. Among the factors leading the Akan to form states, perhaps the most important was that they were rich in gold. History of the Ashanti People In the 15th and 16th centuries, gold-seeking traders came to Akan country not only from the great Songhay empire (in the modern Republic of Mali) and the Hausa cities of northern Nigeria, but also from Europe. After the Portuguese built the first European fort in tropical Africa at El Mina in 1482, the stretch of the Atlantic coast now in Ghana became known in Europe as the Gold Coast. Akan entrepreneurs used gold to purchase slaves from both African and European traders. Indeed, while Europeans would eventually ship at least twelve million slaves to the Americas (the estimates vary betw

|Description: A map of Nassau County as of 1845 showing Nassau and St. Marys River.| Place Names: Nassau, Nassau ISO Topic Categories: oceans, inlandWaters, boundaries Keywords: Nassau County, physical, political, physical features, county borders, major political subdivisions, oceans, inlandWaters, boundaries, Unknown,1845 Source: Sidney Edwards Morse, A system of Geography, for the use of schools (New York, NY: Harper & Brothers, 1845) Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman.

Below you will find a list of Web resources to help you locate further information about children, parenting, and family life. These are by no means the only resources out there. However, they will make excellent starting points as you begin your search. For additional information, you can also visit our page of local resources AARP Grandparent Information Center The American Association of Retired Persons offers resources for grandparents in all sorts of situations—those living long distance or nearby, those raising their grandchildren, step grandparents, or those with visitation issues. Joe Bruzzese, M.A. Author of the Parent's Guide to the Middle School Years, now available for purchase through Amazon.com. Founder of “The Parents' University” – the online source for confidently pursuing the middle school years. KidsHealth is a medical resource site sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. The site has separate sections for children, teens, and parents. Topics include nutrition and fitness, stress and emotional

An ancient dwelling, dating back as far as 8500 B.C. has been found by a team of archaeologists from the Universities of Manchester and York in Yorkshire County in the United Kingdom. It is a rare find that hints at having been rebuilt several times. It may be so old that the house may have been built when the British Isles were still part of the European mainland. A few artifacts have been found as well, the most interesting of which, are the tops of deer skulls which may have been used as masks. While this suggests ritual activities, it is far too early to begin speculating on the function of the space, or very much else detail for that matter. There are a couple of pictures included in the original article, which is linked to at the bottom of this entry.

You would have to see it to believe it. Or rather, you would be forgiven for believing what you see, not knowing what truly lay on the horizon. Driving through northern Kenya's drought- affected famine district as the midday sun lifts temperatures to over 40 degrees centigrade, pools of water shimmer in the distance, laying between dessicated trees and shrubs, with the mountains of Turkana peering through the haze. But these aren't pools. There is no water here. By a cruel irony, this parched land taunts its thirsty and hungry people with distant images mirages of glistening oases in the distance. There hasn't been rainfall since 2004, according to Akwari Nubukwi, an elder in the village of Kanigipur in the southern Turkana district. "We use the water from the riverbed, where we dig to find it. But it is just a little water, and even the goats and dogs drink from it", he told me. Simon Roughneen is working for the Dublin-based international humanitarian organisation Goal in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia

Details on the Saxon tribe Saxony,, —I. THE SAXON TRIBE.—There arose in Germany during the third and fourth centuries after Christ the great tribal confederations of the Alamanni; Bavarians, Thuringians, Franks, Frisians, and Saxons, which took the place of the numerous petty tribes with their popular tribal form of government. With the exception of the Saxons all these confederations were ruled by kings; the Saxons were divided into a number of independent bodies under different chiefs, and in time of war they elected a duke. The Saxons (Lat., Saxones) were originally a small tribe living on the North Sea between the Elbe and Eider Rivers in the present Holstein. Their name, derived from their weapon called Sax, a stone knife, is first mentioned by the Roman author Claudius Ptolemaus (about 130 A.D.). In the third and fourth centuries the Saxons fought their way victoriously towards the west, and their name was given to the great tribal confederation that stretched towards the west exactly to the former boun

Capable of reaching an imposing 19 inches (49 cm) in length, the pileated is the largest woodpecker in America. This feisty redhead is hard to miss when loudly excavating in trees for food or when carving out a nesting cavity. The name may be pronounced either “PILL-ee-ated” or “PILE-ee-ated” and derives from the Latin name pileatus, which means capped or crested. Woodpeckers such as the pileated are beneficial to other woodland species because of the nesting cavities that they leave behind each season. New residents, from songbirds to squirrels, are happy to move in and make themselves at home. The pileated woodpecker is relatively common in western Pennsylvania, but is rarely banded because of the type of net used at the banding station. The small mesh size that is normally used is intended for smaller birds, not these large fellows. The banding team reports that the occasional pileated woodpecker that finds its way into a net uses its strong claws, punishing beak, and raucous calls to make its indignance k

The British government is embarking on historic reforms of the monarchy. The government is proposing to change the centuries- old law of succession that automatically gives male children precedence in inheriting the crown. For as far back as anyone can remember, first-born male children have received preference in royal succession. Remember, for example, Henry VIII’s obsession with having a male heir. Among the British royals, the boy gets the position even if there’s an older female sibling who could assume the title. Known since feudal times as primogeniture, the practice of favoring males was even codified into law in the Settlement Act of 1700. Only when there is no male heir at all is it possible for a Queen to assume the throne. That’s why the current Queen Elizabeth is the monarch: she had no male siblings. But male primogeniture is now very likely to end. Parliament is moving towards altering the law of succession. Last month, Prime Minister David Cameron sent a letter supporting the reform to heads of

Marquette General Heart Institute Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) There are several ways to create an image of the heart and how it functions. The TEE is one of these ways. It will show the heart structure and the blood flow through the heart. This procedure can detect heart problems such as blood clots, aneurysms, valve dysfunction, septal wall defects, backflow of the blood through the valves, infections of the heart valve and cardiac masses. What exactly is a TEE? Transesophageal echocardiography is a painless ultrasound imaging exam. The instrument used is inserted through the mouth and passed into the esophagus. Because the heart and esophagus are close together, and there are no bony structures between, TEE can provide a clear image of the heart. The TEE probe is a long flexible instrument with an ultrasound sensor located at the tip. The probe is passed through the mouth, down the back of the throat, and into the esophagus and stomach. This allows the doctor to examine the heart and valves throu

Established in 1965, the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) includes the scattered islands of the Chagos Archipelago, located south of the Equator near the center of the Indian Ocean. The islands were formerly administered as a dependency of Mauritius. They were detached as a separate colony in 1965 so that Britain and the U.S. could establish a military base on Diego Garcia, the largest atoll of the group. The U.S. has leased this base, the U.S. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, at least until 2016. Former residents of the islands were displaced to Mauritius and Seychelles. In 2000 the British High Court ruled that they have the right in principle to return, and in 2006 the islanders were granted the right to visit their former home for purposes such as tending the graves of their ancestors. Mauritius claims sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, and Britain has promised to return sovereignty to Mauritius if the islands are no longer needed for defense purposes. This seems quite unlikely to happen in

Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article will take you to a page on the old site. Teaching ideas based on New York Times content. Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students explore the commercial roots of the American Dream and analyze a historical or literary text that supports this philosophy in conversation with an Op-Ed column. Sandhya Nankani, The New York Times Learning Network Suggested Time Allowance: 1-2 class periods Activities / Procedures: 1. WARM- UP/DO NOW: Before class, write the following terms on four poster boards and hang them up in different sections of your classroom (we’ve provided links to Web resources that might be helpful to you in coming up with definitions to share with your students): -American Dream (The Library of Congress Learning Page) -Self-Made Man (article “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made Man” from the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association) -Rags to Riches (Stanford Library page on Ho

A bone scan is a test that detects areas of increased or decreased bone activity. These may indicate bone injury or disease. Radioactive isotopes and tracer chemicals are used to highlight problem areas. Reasons for test The test is done to detect an abnormal process involving your bone, including the following: - Stress injuries (such as, stress fracture , shin splints ) - Infection ( osteomyelitis ) - Bone tumors - Metabolic disorders (such as, Pagets Disease ) - Nutritional disorders that can affect bones, like low vitamin D levels (for example, rickets ) - Death of an area of bone tissues due to blocked circulation ( avascular necrosis ) Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely risk free. If you are planning to have a bone scan, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include: - Allergic reaction to the injected material Some people worry about the use of radioactive material in a bone scan. The amount of radioactivity is very small, though larger than you would r

|20: What is the difference between a chord in major and a chord in minor?| Question: What is the difference between a chord in major and a chord in minor? - T.B. Answer: A major triad is a perfect fifth combined with a major third (4 halfsteps) above the lowest note. Example: C-E-G. A minor triad is the same but the third is minor (3 halfsteps). Example: C-Eb-G. Rearranging the notes doesn't change their basic nature: E-G-C is still a major triad but it's "inverted." Most of the music we listen to is basically major and minor triads in succession with various added tones like sevenths, plus decorations and connecting tones. Either kind of triad could be found in both major and minor keys. In the key of A minor the chord built on the tonic note A is a minor triad (A-C-E), while the chord built on the third note of the scale is major (C-E-G). In the key of C major it's the major triad C-E-G that is built on the tonic note, while the triad built on the 6th note is minor (A-C-E). When you hear a piece in A minor

June 14, 2010 Known as EBC-46, the drug may work on a wide- variety of cancers, including skin, breast, prostate, head and neck tumors. The drug works by altering white cells to the growth, which they attack. Despite the promising announcement, the company's research has yet to be published and human trials will be necessary to determine the drug efficacy against cancer in humans. Still according to the Chief Executive of QBiotics, Dr. Victoria Gordon, the drug proves the importance of conserving the world rainforests, which are vanishing at a rate of some 80,000 acres (32,300 hectares) a day. "The world's rainforests are an amazing biological resource which we need to conserve and cherish," Gordon said in a statement as reported by AFP. "Not only may they hold the secret to many new drugs, they are the home of more than half of all other species with which we share the planet." Experts say the Earth has entered a mass extinction period due to human activities, such as deforestation and habitat destruction. Th

What prehistoric art tells us about the evolution of the human brain. (Of course, while the 2009 article described above passed a review for accuracy this March, Lehrer himself was a master at distorting facts to achieve a more pleasing, orderly story. For this reason alone, he belongs in a discussion of falsehoods that charm the brain.) Cave art illuminates some of the truths of the prehistoric world: that buffalo meat made a great dinner; that women seemed magically procreative; that the parts of the lion to watch out for were its head and mouth. (It also reminds us that our ancestors were relentless hunters—some of the most haunting cave art depicts animals that we may have driven to extinction, including the cave bear, auroch, Irish elk, and woolly rhinoceros.) But peak shift doesn’t quite explain the strange patterns overlying some of the animal images in Altamira and Lascaux—a drifting scrim of dots, lines, and grids with no discernible reference points. We could consult the perceptual grammar that gove

We have seen that the grand disparity that was believed to exist between the way Nature works here on earth and in the heavens is not valid. The question remains, however, can we learn everything we need to know by investigating phenomena here on earth and extending that result to the Universe at large? The answer must be no for the following reasons: 1) Who would have thought to look for a law of Universal gravitation without the precise measurements and detailed analysis of Brahe and Kepler? Cavendish's laboratory measurement of G was done in response to interpret results obtained for the solar system. 2) Even if someone would have used the Cavendish apparatus to map out the gravitational force between two bodies, independently of knowing Kepler's results, would we be able to infer a complete understanding of celestial motion? No. We know Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation is For example, there are certain aspects of Mercury's motion that can not be explained using the Newtonian form. The correct explana

Individual differences | Methods | Statistics | Clinical | Educational | Industrial | Professional items | World psychology | 'Narcoanalysis (Narco Analysis Test or Narco Test) refers to the practice of administering barbiturates or certain other chemical substances, most often sodium pentothal , to lower a subject's inhibitions, in the hope that the subject will more freely share information and feelings. Use in forensic contextEdit The term Narco Analysis was coined by Horseley. Narco analysis first reached the mainstream in 1922, when Robert House, a Texas obstetrician used the drug scopolamine on two prisoners. Since then narco testing has become largely discredited in most democratic states, including the United States and Britain. There is a vast body of literature calling into question its ability to yield legal truth. Additionally, narcoanalysis has serious legal and ethical implications. A person is able to lie by using his imagination. In the Narco Analysis Test, the subject's inhibitions are lowere

results show that babies born extremely prematurely may have a wide range of cognitive or physical impairment The follow-up results of a major study1 into babies born extremely prematurely published today in the New England Journal of Medicine conclude that cognitive and neurologic impairment is common although the levels vary widely. EPICure is the first study in the UK that has followed a group of babies born extremely prematurely at 25 or fewer weeks gestation in 1995 and assessed them at 2½ and 6½ years of age. The 2½ year assessment published in 20002 showed that of the 302 surviving babies available for follow-up, 50% had no disabilities, 25% had some level of disability and 25% had severe disability. This new element of EPICure followed 241 of the surviving children at early school age and assessed them at an average age of six years and four months. Very detailed medical and psychological testing took place and 160 classmates born at full term served as a comparison group rather than using standardize

Senate committee focuses on CWA rewrite - New booklet tells all about U.S. water. Laughlin, James // WaterWorld;Oct97, Vol. 13 Issue 9, p2 Opinion. Comments on the release of a booklet on drinking water standards in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Information on the availability of drinking water tests; Number of communities which failed to satisfy drinking water standards of the federal government. - Amending the Safe Drinking Water Act: Views from Congress. Waxman, Henry // EPA Journal;Summer94, Vol. 20 Issue 1/2, p32 Focuses on some of the drinking water problems in the United States and on legislative attempts to deal with some of the issues. 1986 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act; Contamination affecting Milwaukee's water supply in 1993; Lead contamination; Role of Congress in dealing with this issue. - Public health groups kick off water campaign. Terrazas, Mike // American City & County;May95, Vol. 110 Issue 6, p22 Reports on the collaboration among environmental

A photograph can tell a powerful story; no one knows this better than a photojournalist. Media images of dramatic events become burned into our collective memory, acting as visual shorthand for emotions long after specific details have faded. From Dorothy Lange’s photographs of the Depression, to images of police brutality during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, to recent television coverage of the falling Twin Towers, still and motion photography has played an important role, delivering the news and influencing public opinion. Photojournalists cover a wide range of subjects in addition to national and international news, including human interest stories, sports, and prominent people, like celebrities and politicians. As a photojournalism major, you’ll learn photography basics, including camera and equipment operation and technique, subject surveillance, and digital editing. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of journalism, from news editing and layout, to news team field operations, to professional st

It sounds like a plot straight out of a science fiction movie: A new strain of a deadly airborne fungus in Oregon is set to spread to California. But there's no need to sound the alarm, doctors say. The new strain of the well-known Cryptococcus gattii fungus is "worrisome" because it appears to be a threat to otherwise healthy people, according to a report released today by Duke University Medical Center. The fungus had previously affected only people with weakened immune systems. It is absorbed through the lungs and the symptoms of infection, which can appear two to several months after exposure, can include chest pain, shortness of breath, headache, fever and a cough lasting weeks, according to researchers. Scientists at Duke have called for awareness and vigilance regarding the potentially harmful fungus, but doctors caution that while increased research may be wise, the new strain should not be of concern to the public. To make a big deal out of this would be "a great example of the manufacturing of risk,

Synthetic Platelets Cut Clotting Time Every second counts when treating a traumatic injury. While our bodies are built to quickly stem bleeding from everyday nicks and cuts, major trauma—whether sustained on the battlefield or in a car accident—can cause hemorrhaging that often overwhelms the body's natural blood-clotting process. To give nature a boost, a team led by Erin Lavik, a Case Western Reserve University biomedical engineering professor, and her former doctoral student James P. Bertram, have built synthetic platelets from biodegradable polymers that are designed to link up with natural platelets at the site of an injury, like adding sandbags to a levy along a flooding river. Blood platelets are the structural and chemical foundation of blood clotting. Using donor platelets can enhance clotting, but carries risks of several complications. And these platelets must be refrigerated and have a short shelf life. Tests show Lavik's synthetic platelets stay viable for at least two weeks. In tests, use of the

Fast-Freeze May Help Sperm Survive Storage, Study Finds TUESDAY Sept. 14, 2010 -- Researchers say they have developed a new and better method of freezing human sperm for later use in pregnancy attempts. The new technique could potentially improve in vitro fertilization treatment and perhaps make it possible for HIV- positive men to donate sperm safely, the researchers say. The freezing approach used in the study is already used for embryos and eggs, "and this is the next step, so it is logical," said Dr. Ian Cooke, emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Sheffield in England, who is familiar with the study. "Any improvements in sperm freezing would be welcome," said Mathew Tomlinson, a fertility specialist and scientist at Nottingham University Hospitals in England. "We can store sperm for many years, but only 25 to 30 percent of sperm survive from even the best samples," said Tomlinson. Among cancer patients who want their sperm stored before they undergo chemotherapy, as little a

NIH Research Matters May 14, 2007 Learning and Memories Restored in Mice Two strategies boost new memory formation in mice and restore access to old memories that had seemed lost, according to a new study. The results raise the possibility that the memories of people with dementia may not be forever gone, but temporarily inaccessible. As our brains age, they inevitably degenerate, making us less able to think as quickly or remember as well. This degeneration can eventually lead to dementia, in which intellectual function is so impaired that it interferes with normal activities and relationships. Dementia can also be caused by neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Li-Huei Tsai of the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology leads a team that used genetic engineering to develop a type of mouse in which age-dependent degeneration in the brain could be induced with an additive to the diet. The team, which is partially supported by NIH's National Inst

This class is intended to introduce students to understandings of the city generated from both social science literature and the field of urban design. The first part of the course examines literature on the history and theory of the city. Among other factors, it pays special attention to the larger territorial settings in which cities emerged and developed (ranging from the global to the national to the regional context) and how these affected the nature, character, and functioning of cities and the lives of their inhabitants. The remaining weeks focus more explicitly on the theory and practice of design visions for the city, the latter in both utopian and realized form. One of our aims will be to assess the conditions under which a variety of design visions were conceived, and to assess them in terms of the varying patterns of territorial "nestedness" (local, regional, national, imperial, and global) examined in the first part of the course. Another will be to encourage students to think about the future pr

In a new national opinion survey about the next 40 years conducted by Smithsonian magazine and The Pew Research Center, most Americans said technology and science will provide solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges: 53 percent believed most of our energy will come from sources other than coal, oil and gas; the same percentage said there will be computers that can carry on a conversation just like a human; and a majority believed there will be a cure for cancer. However, this faith in a better world does not extend to the environment. Of those polled, a small majority said the United States would face severe water shortages by 2050. Six in 10 said the oceans would be less healthy than they are now, and seven in 10 foresaw a major energy crisis. Social change is expected to be significant over the next 40 years, including a female president (89% agree), a Hispanic president (69% agree) and improved race relations (68% agree). Sixty-two percent agree that in order to maintain the strength of the U.

Individual differences | Methods | Statistics | Clinical | Educational | Industrial | Professional items | World psychology | |style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2"||Piperazine| |Molar mass||86.14 g mol-1| |style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for| materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references The piperazines are a broad class of chemical compounds, many with important pharmacological properties, which contain a core piperazine functional group. Origin and namingEdit Piperazines were originally named because of their chemical similarity with piperidine, a constituent of piperine in the black pepper plant (Piper nigrum). Piperidine itself is found in fireant venom and is the cause of the burning sensations from the bites of these insects. Piperazine is freely soluble in water and ethylene glycol, but insoluble in diethyl ether. It is a weak base with a pKb of 4.19; the pH of a

The Order of Merlin is an award bestowed upon wizards and witches who have achieved great deeds. It has three different levels: First Class, Second Class, and Third Class. The Order of Merlin was founded by Merlin in the Middle Ages as an organisation with the goal of promoting laws to protect and benefit Muggles. It is unknown when the Order changed from an organisation to an award or when its focus shifted from advocating Muggle rights to honouring great wizarding accomplishments in general. Order of Merlin, First ClassEdit - Sirius Black's grandfather (either Arcturus Black III or Pollux Black) - Albus Dumbledore - During the campaign to discredit him, it was suggested by Remus Lupin that the Ministry would consider taking away the Order of Merlin from Dumbledore. Dumbledore claimed that he did not care as long as he is not taken off the Chocolate Frog Cards. However, when Dumbledore's credibility was restored, the Ministry's consideration to retract the medal was cancelled. - Cornelius Fudge - Presumably

RA Magazine Spring 2013 Issue Number: 118 The power of landscape in the north of England Two exhibitions celebrate the poetic power of landscape in the north of England, writes Ian Warrell. John Atkinson Grimshaw, 'On the Tees, near Barnard Castle', c.1868. On show at the Bowes Museum. © Leeds Museums and Galleries/The Bridgeman Art Library. In Britain, our appreciation of the great landscapes of the North is often shaped by the words of poets, especially the Romantics of the early 19th century. An exhibition at the Bowes Museum explores the echoes caused by the publication of Walter Scott’s epic poem Rokeby, 200 years ago. It was an instant hit, selling 10,000 copies in only three months, and thereafter drawing countless tourists to the locations it describes in Teesdale, between Barnard Castle (home of the Bowes Museum) and Darlington. Artists also began to include the banks of the Tees and the Greta on their northern itineraries. But when it came to creating an illustrated edition of the poem, Scott’s publ

Caboodle is derived from the phrase "Kit and Caboodle". Kit and caboodle is a phrase that evolved over time. Most recently from the earlier phrase "kit and boodle". Boodle (or Buddle) is an old word, and probably evolved from the Dutch "boedel" meaning a crowd or bunch. "The whole boodle" was heard as long ago as the early 19th century. Kit is also a time honored word with many meanings, one of which is a collection of tools or possessions that a person might carry with them. "The whole kit" was used by 1785. Caboodle is essentially a nonsense word, and is perhaps a contraction or rhyme of "kit and boodle". Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" contains it: "Of course it might happen that the hull (whole) kit and boodle might start and run, if any big fighting came first-off.

This article, written by Charles W. Schmidt, a freelance writer specializing in science, medicine and technology, appeared first in Environmental Health Perspectives—the peer-reviewed, open access journal of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The article is a verbatim version of the original and is not available for edits or additions by Encyclopedia of Earth editors or authors. Companion articles on the same topic that are editable may exist within the Encyclopedia of Earth. Out of Equilibrium? The World's Changing Ice Cover In August 2010 an iceberg four times the size of Manhattan broke off Greenland’s northwestern coast and began drifting out to the sea. At nearly 100 square miles, this was the largest iceberg to appear in Arctic waters since 1962 and a fresh indicator that Greenland’s frozen landscape is undergoing significant changes.1 Originally part of the much larger Petermann glacier, which flows down from Greenland’s interior into a coastal fjord, the iceberg detached for unkn

Poverty and inequality not key reasons for law breaking OPINION:CRIME HAS fallen sharply since the economy crashed. There are three likely explanations for less lawlessness: more jailing, fewer youths and lower consumption of intoxicants. Before looking at the likely causes of falling crime, it is worth debunking the notion that recession, poverty and inequality make people break laws. Reported crime rates in Europe and North America rose sharply in the three decades from the 1950s, despite the advent of mass prosperity. In most European countries more recently, crime rates have continued to rise or stabilised. Recessions have had no discernible effect. Nor has poverty. Worldwide homicide rates illustrate this. They show a link between income levels and killings is non-existent. Russia, a middle-income country, has a very high murder rate. India has more people living on less than $1 a day than any other country, but its murder rate is a fraction of Russia’s. Colombians are richer than Bolivians but are five

The Troodos Mountains and the unspoiled Akamas Peninsula are particularly noted for their endemic plants. Cyprus is well known for its orchids – being home to 45 species one of which is the endemic Kotschy’s bee orchid. Other exquisite varieties are the Troodos Anatolian orchid, the giant orchid and the woodcock orchid. The best time to admire wild flowers is in early spring and late autumn. Worth looking out for is the white and yellow Cyprus crocus, the dark red Cyprus tulip, the three-coloured chamomile and the cotton thistle.The island’s national plant is the Cyprus cyclamen, an endemic plant that flowers from September to January. The national tree is the golden oak that takes its name from the golden colour of its leaves. Also endemic to Cyprus, it is found in the Troodos mountain range and flowers from April to May. The fruits ripen from November to December. The forests are also graced with pine, cypress and cedar. Olive and carob trees grow widely, while deciduous fruit trees and nuts are grown in th

Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- A team co-led by neuroscientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has shed light -- literally -- on circuitry underlying the olfactory system in mammals, giving us a new view of how that system may pull off some of its most amazing feats. It has long been known from behavioral experiments that rodents, for instance, can tell the difference between two quite similar odors in a single sniff. But in such instances, what precisely happens in the "wiring" leading from sensory neurons in the nose to specialized cells in the olfactory bulb that gather the signals and transmit them to the brain? How can this occur within the brief span of a single respiratory cycle -- one inhalation and one exhalation? Using a new method of exploring this question, CSHL scientists, in collaboration with researchers at Harvard University and the National Centre for Biological Science in Bangalore, India, have assembled evidence suggesting that the olfactory bulb in mice is not merely a relay station be

Shirley is a city in Central Massachusetts. The town was named for former Governor William Shirley. The town was settled in 1720 and incorporated in 1775. Route 2 West to Exit 38B (Route 110 / 111), 37B (Fort Devens) or 36 (Shirley Road) Commuter Rail (Fitchburg Line) West to Shirley Station (Zone 8) Not much public transit, need a car to get around. First Parish Meeting House on the Common, Shirley, MA Shirley Common – Corner of Parker and Horsepond Roads. The public space where many summer festivals and town events occur. There is a Civil War monument in the center that was dedicated May 30, 1891. Its inscription reads: "Erected by the Citizens of Shirley in memory of those brave men who in response to the nation's call hazarded their lives to suppress the Great Rebellion 1861-1865." First Parish Meeting House – On the Shirley Common. (Phone: 978-425-9262) The building was built in 1773 moved by oxen to its current location in 1851. Today it can be rented for weddings. Old Town Hall – Also on the Shirley Co

Integrating assessment with instruction can aide in learning We have four major beliefs about assessment: (a) it should be ongoing and regular, (b) it should be authentic, (c) planning what to teach is the same as planning what to assess, and (d) assessment should serve as a system of checks and balances for teaching and learning. This reference outlines a tactical approach to teaching sport skills, with detailed lesson and unit plans and a DVD-ROM containing reproducibles and videos of sample lessons. Elementary lessons teach basic concepts and tactics, while lessons for middle and high school students delve more deeply into 12 sports. This text also includes a NASPE standards-linked Game Performance Assessment Instrument (GPAI). The third edition of the popular book Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical Games Approach for Ages 7 to 18 now covers the elementary level as well as middle and secondary levels. It shows teachers how to move from a traditional to a tactical games teaching approach with de

Using Bone Marrow to Protect the Brain Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Stem cell technology from TAU research begins clinical trial for Lou Gehrig's disease The ability to produce neuroprotectors, proteins that protect the human brain against neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and ALS, is the holy grail of brain research. A technology developed at Tel Aviv University does just that, and it's now out of the lab and in hospitals to begin clinical trials with patients suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Developed by Prof. Daniel Offen and Prof. Eldad Melamed of TAU's Sackler Faculty of Medicine and Felsenstein Medical Research Center, the technology is now a patent-pending process that takes stem cells from a patient's own bone marrow and causes them to differentiate into astrocyte-like cells, which are responsible for the well-being of the brain's neurons. The cells release neurotrophic factors, or neuroprotectants, which have been shown to play a key

Anorexia of Aging - Thu, 10/6/11 - 4:04pm - 0 Comments - 6857 reads Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging. 19(10):18-24. Angela Champion, BSN, RN As people age, they become less active and normal physiologic changes cause a shift in body composition, with an increase in proportion of body fat and a decrease in lean muscle mass and extracellular fluid mass.1 The body typically responds to the decrease in energy needs with a desire for fewer calories. This predisposes older adults to anorexia of aging, a syndrome associated with unplanned weight loss and protein-energy malnutrition (PEM).2,3 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines significant unplanned or undesired weight loss as a 5% decline in body weight over 1 month, 7.5% over 3 months, and 10% over 6 months (Table 1).4 Various physiologic, pathologic, psychologic, and sociologic factors (eg, depression, loss of social networks, chronic illness, medications) increase the risk of anorexia of aging and resultant malnutrition. Al

by Sally M. Walker. (Carolrhoda, 2009. ISBN 9780822571353. Order Info.) Nonfiction. 144 pages. Grades 6-12. This outstanding nonfiction book provides a great way to take advantage of the current popularity of forensics and its hip TV scientists by bringing forensics into the history and science curriculum. The discovery of 17th century graves in and around Jamestown, Virginia is covered by the on-the-scene author who follows the scientists as they work to uncover mysteries about the bodies of a Captain, an African slave girl, an upper class woman and more. The cover has a creepy, haunting feel suitable for a book about bones and uncovering corpses. The photographs throughout the book of the archaeologists, the grave sites and the human remains are striking and informative. Students who are eager for forensics on the bodies in the graves will have to read through a discussion of soil conditions and signs in the dirt of the original Jamestown fort and grave outlines before they get to the more tantalizing analy

Arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) Arracacha is from the same family as celery and carrot. The three main varieties, with their distinctively yellow-, white-, and purple-colored roots, are often intercropped with maize, beans, and coffee. Arracacha produces high returns on investment, and is a high-value cash crop for poor farmers. With a dense flesh that is richer in texture and taste than potato, the root can be roasted or boiled and used as an accompaniment to flavor a range of dishes from soups to desserts. Young stems are used in salad or as a cooked vegetable, and the leaves are often fed to livestock. The small size of Arracahca’s starch grains make it easy to digest, so it is good pureed or in a soup for babies, the elderly, or people with disabilities. The processed roots are used as a thickener for baby food formula and instant soups. The root’s short shelf life means that it must reach consumers within a week of harvest, and the plant can be susceptible to viruses. Arracacha is an important food in

In chemistry, soap is a salt of a fatty acid. Soaps are mainly used as surfactants for washing, bathing, and cleaning, but they are also used in textile spinning and are important components of lubricants. Soaps for cleansing are obtained by treating vegetable or animal oils and fats with a strongly alkaline solution. Fats and oils are composed of triglycerides; three molecules of fatty acids are attached to a single molecule of glycerol. The alkaline solution, which is often called lye (although the term "lye soap" refers almost exclusively to soaps made with sodium hydroxide), brings about a chemical reaction known as saponification. In saponification, the fats are first hydrolyzed into free fatty acids, which then combine with the alkali to form crude soap. Glycerol (glycerine) is liberated and is either left in or washed out and recovered as a useful byproduct, depending on the process employed. Soaps are key components of most lubricating greases, which are usually emulsions of calcium soap or lithium so

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) - CVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1). - An estimated 17.3 million people died from CVDs in 2008, representing 30% of all global deaths(1). Of these deaths, an estimated 7.3 million were due to coronary heart disease and 6.2 million were due to stroke (2). - Low- and middle-income countries are disproportionally affected: over 80% of CVD deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries and occur almost equally in men and women (1). - The number of people who die from CVDs, mainly from heart disease and stroke, will increase to reach 23.3. million by 2030 (1,3). CVDs are projected to remain the single leading cause of death (3). - Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids. - 9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high

The Policy Brief series evidence for policy provides research highlights on important development topics. No. 12 Threats and opportunities for smallholders in rural development Rural development and smallholders’ livelihoods are attracting renewed attention because of concerns over climate change. But other trends will have an even bigger effect on them in the near term: rising food prices due to changing consumption patterns and speculation, increasing food insecurity, and rapid economic growth in big developing countries. In addition, biofuels compete with other crops for land, and large-scale investors, often foreigners, are investing in agricultural land in developing countries. This policy brief highlights the risks and possibilities for smallholders to harness these trends. Download (English / PDF 741 KB) No. 11 Upholding Health for All “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.” But in 2013 we are still far from fulfilling this sta

Simple Equations Introduction to basic algebraic equations of the form Ax=B ⇐ Use this menu to view and help create subtitles for this video in many different languages. You'll probably want to hide YouTube's captions if using these subtitles. - Let's say we have the equation seven times x is equal to fourteen. - Now before even trying to solve this equation, - what I want to do is think a little bit about what this actually means. - Seven x equals fourteen, - this is the exact same thing as saying seven times x, let me write it this way, seven times x, x in orange again. Seven times x is equal to fourteen. - Now you might be able to do this in your head. - You could literally go through the 7 times table. - You say well 7 times 1 is equal to 7, so that won't work. - 7 times 2 is equal to 14, so 2 works here. - So you would immediately be able to solve it. - You would immediately, just by trying different numbers - out, say hey, that's going to be a 2. - But what we're going to do in this video is to think ab

This site provides information about the University of Michigan Dioxin Exposure Study (UMDES). It also provides links to other sites, such as government agencies and news organizations, which may have information related to this study, or general information about dioxins and dioxin-like compounds. Elevated levels of dioxins have been found in the soil of the Tittabawassee River flood plain and nearby areas. In the fall of 2004, the University of Michigan began conducting a two-year study to find out whether the elevated levels of dioxins in the soil in the city of Midland, and in the Tittabawassee River flood plain between Midland and Saginaw, have also caused elevated levels of dioxins in residents' bodies. For comparison purposes the investigators also performed similar measurements among residents in Jackson and Calhoun Counties.

The definition of a balustrade is a railing that is held up by supporting posts.(noun) An example of a balustrade is the railing on the top of a long railing around a deck. See balustrade in Webster's New World College Dictionary Origin: Fr balustrade < It balaustrata < balaustro: see baluster See balustrade in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Origin: , from Italian balaustrata Origin: , from balaustro, baluster; see baluster. Learn more about balustrade

Belgium - Balance of payments Belgium-Luxembourg ran deficits on current accounts each year from 1976 through 1984. Trade deficits, incurred consistently in the late 1970s and early 1980s, were only partly counterbalanced by invisible exports, such as tourism and services, and capital transfers. The Belgian franc is equivalent at par with the Luxembourg franc; the two nations formed the Belgian-Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) in 1921. Belgium ranks among the top 10 trading nations in the world. Belgium in the early 2000s was making progress on meeting the EU's Maastricht target of a cumulative public debt of not more than 60% of GDP. Belgium has one of the highest current account surpluses of all OECD countries, at 5% of GDP. The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reports that in 2002 the purchasing power parity of Belgium's exports was $162 billion while imports totaled $152 billion resulting in a trade surplus of $10 billion. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that in 2001 Belgium had exports

Below are the first 10 and last 10 pages of uncorrected machine- read text (when available) of this chapter, followed by the top 30 algorithmically extracted key phrases from the chapter as a whole. Intended to provide our own search engines and external engines with highly rich, chapter-representative searchable text on the opening pages of each chapter. Because it is UNCORRECTED material, please consider the following text as a useful but insufficient proxy for the authoritative book pages. Do not use for reproduction, copying, pasting, or reading; exclusively for search engines. OCR for page 19 Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals 1. Overview of AEGL Program and NAC/AEGL Committee HISTORY The concerns of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), other U.S. federal agencies, state and local agencies, private industry, and other organizations in the private sector regarding short-term exposures due to chemical accidents became sharply focus

- Historic Sites The Days Of Boom And Bust As the twenties roared on, a market crash became inevitable. Why? And who should have stopped it? August 1958 | Volume 9, Issue 5 And since capital gains were what counted, one could vastly increase his opportunities by extending his holdings with borrowed funds—by buying on margin. Margin accounts expanded enormously, and from all over the country—indeed from all over the world—money poured into New York to finance these transactions. During the summer, brokers’ loans increased at the rate of $400,000,000 a month. By September they totaled more than $7,000,000,000. The rate of interest on these loans varied from 7 to 12 per cent and went as high as 15. This boom was also inherently self-liquidating. It could last only so long as new people, or at least new money, were swarming into the market in pursuit of the capital gains. This new demand bid up the stocks and made the capital gains. Once the supply of new customers began to falter, the market would cease to rise.

- n. Plural form of impromptu. “I suspect a good many "impromptus" could tell just such a story as the above.” “The telegraph is good for that, if not for anything else: it facilitates 'impromptus'. ” “His Jewishness is long marinated in Schubert impromptus and described as intellectually "ritzy".” “It is Schubert, a really great melody there, one of his impromptus, and it's played by Imogen Cooper, a British pianist.” “But as with so much Schubert – you could choose from the lieder, the piano sonatas, the exquisite impromptus – it's the song-like tenderness of the music, and the way it breaks out into turbulence, that brings the anguish on.” “First came the four late impromptus of D. 935, published posthumously, spinning their themes into long graceful chains of notes looping across the keyboard like Italian opera arias.” “Many times these are impromptus, non-planned discussions and activities.” “My taste might be more vanilla than you're looking for, but I often study listening to Chopin's nocturnes, Schube

Head lice are tiny insects that live on the skin covering the top of your head, called the scalp. Lice can be spread by close contact with other people. Head lice may also be found in eyebrows and eyelashes. Lice - head; Nits; Pediculosis capitis - head lice Head lice infect hair on the head. Tiny eggs on the hair look like flakes of Head lice...Read more On MySkinCareConnection we always know when school begins because we get more questions about head lice. Although anyone is susceptible to... Read more »

|Posted by transitionsbirth on February 1, 2012 at 10:50 AM| In most births, the baby's umbilical cord is clamped within seconds of being born. Recently, this practice has been called into question. There have been several studies that show benefits to waiting even just a minute before clamping the cord. More moms are beginning to ask for delayed cord clamping, and sometimes their doctors are not familiar with the benefits of it. Nicholas Fogelson, an OB/GYN, has this blog post which summarizes the research on delayed cord clamping. Much of the research he looks at focuses on preterm babies. Some of the benefits seen in preterm babies include fewer cases of intraventricular hemorrhage and late-onset sepsis, higher red blood cell volumes and hematocrits and less need for mechanical ventilation and surfactant. In term babies, there were higher iron stores at 6 months. There is this study in the Journal of the American Medical Association which Dr. Fogelson doesn't discuss that looks at term babies: Late vs earl

Corn on the cob is a great summer eating treat. Yet even the most ardent corn-lover can wary of yet another cob to gnaw upon. Mix things up by taking the kernels off the cob. Turn your results into salads, soups, fritters, and cakes (see recipes below). To cut kernels from the cob: Hold the stem end of the husked ear of corn and rest the tip of the ear on the bottom of a very large bowl. Use a sharp paring knife to cut off corn kernels and let them fall into the bowl. Be careful to cut just the kernels and not include any of the tough, inedible cob. (Better, in fact, to leave some kernel behind than to include some cob!) Continue cutting around the ear to remove all kernels. Cutting the kernels into a bowl makes much less mess of splattering corn "milk" and makes it easier to hold the ear at an angle that allows you to cut down around the ear safely.

1958: New hire Jack Kilby shows his Texas Instruments colleagues a little something he’s built. A very little something: a working integrated circuit on a piece of semiconductor material. The world will soon change. Electronics had relied on vacuum tubes for half a century before Bell Labs invented the transistor in 1947. Transistors were tinier, more reliable, longer-lasting, cooler and more energy-efficient. But connecting hundreds or thousands of them in a complex circuit required wire and solder. That cost money, took time and created thousands of ways for the circuit to fail. Texas Instruments, or TI to insiders, was working on the U.S. Army Signal Corps’ Micro- Module program when Kilby joined the firm in 1958. Micro-Modules proposed to make all components the same size, so they could be snapped together to create circuits without wire or solder. Most of the company’s employees went on a two-week vacation in July, but Kilby hadn’t earned any vacation time yet. He used his solitude to good effect. “Furthe

The midday sun now traces its lower arc through the southern sky as coloured leaves seem to cling to branches that become sparser of foliage with each passing day. The long shadows of a cool, clear late afternoon soon morph into the darkness of early evening, hastening the arrival of much sought-after starry views. The Summer Triangle, that great, familiar asterism we’ve watched crossing the sky for months now, composed of the stars Vega, Deneb and Altair, has shifted fully into the western sky by mid-evening, though still close to overhead. Viewers in rural locations on dark, moonless nights will easily trace the edge-on outline of our home galaxy, The Milky Way, as it wanders the length of the Summer Triangle before plunging towards the southwestern horizon, where the constellation Sagittarius is taking its bow. The “Teapot” of Sagittarius, described here at length last month, now appears to be tipping over in a strange, almost comical pose; as if about to pour its contents across the horizon where the last

As technology advances, it's becoming clearer that consumer electronics could benefit from a significant development of today's battery technology. Starting with mobile phones, portable computer systems, consumer electronics or the latest electrical cars, Lithium-Ion batteries are a significant part of our daily lives. On that note, Hitachi has recently announced that it has managed to come up with a new material that could potentially boost the capacity of today's Lithium-Ion batteries by a factor of two. The batteries could be used in smart grid applications, that being the main focus of the company. According to a recent news report on Nikkei, Hitachi has teamed up with Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. in an attempt to complete prototypes of the new batteries as early as the beginning of next year. The move better explains the company's expectations that Lithium-Ion batteries for the industrial use market could reach three trillion yen by 2020, or roughly 31.88 billion US$. The breakthrough, according to t

September 11 2011 9/11 Commission Recommendations on Intelligence Agencies and Information Sharing The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, commonly known as the 9/11 Commission, was created in late 2002 to give a complete account of the September 11 attacks and to offer recommendations for preventing future terrorist attacks. The 9/11 Commission Report released on July 22, 2004 is the Commission's answer. The 9/11 Commission Report in a section titled “Unity of Effort in Sharing Information” characterized U.S. inter-intelligence information sharing as governed by "Cold War assumptions": archaic and inappropriate. This archaic view of information sharing hindered the ability of agencies to respond to the attacks of September 11 once they were underway, and inhibited the agencies from predicting the attacks in the first place.The Commission acknowledged real security interests in secrecy. However, it asserted that these concerns must be weighed against other pertinent concerns such

Fire, floods, coastal storms, drought—the list of natural disasters that invoke billions in damage to communities and their economies is long and persistent. The tally of costs from Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast continues to mount, mirroring the multi-billion dollar price tags for other hurricane disasters. Yet, year after year, the US Army Corps of Engineers spends millions of dollars to replenish beaches, supporting the continued presence and expansion of coastal communities. And federal agencies spend between $1 billion and $2 billion annually on fire suppression and efforts to remove dangerous underbrush and trees from overly dense forests. Billions more are spent on flood protection. Should federal taxpayers continue to foot the bill for measures to protect communities in areas at high risks from natural disasters? A recent National Public Radio story resurrects this long-standing debate, focusing on federal taxpayer costs to replenish beaches—year after year—as bulwarks against storm damage. Proponen