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A discussion of process, creativity, and passion with Rob Woodcox | Profoto (US)

A discussion of process, creativity, and passion with Rob Woodcox

08 August, 2019

Written by: Holly Hoover

Rob Woodcox is a fine art and fashion photographer who exercises his talent for photography with an unquenchable, contagious passion. As he creates each piece of artwork, Rob strives to capture fragments of vivid life—embracing reality, memory, and dream. Each concept is a declaration of his experience and seeks to tell a meaningful story to every individual who views it.

Holly Hoover: What is it about dance and movement that intrigues you as a photographer?

Rob Woodcox: I guess what intrigues me about movement in dance is its correlation to my experience as a human being; life is always moving and changing and dance quite literally replicates that using physical form. The shapes and stories that dancers can create using their bodies make the perfect subject to photograph and capture the whimsical concepts in my mind. I’ve been working on my dance series for a couple years now and the process has only opened my mind to more surreal ideas and constructs. Its an honor to pair my art form with the art of others.

HH: In many ways, you seem to use the human body as a building block to sculpture. What's your creative process for pulling together your compositions?

RW: I typically have a visual in mind before I even reach for the camera or call a team of performers. Usually I’m inspired by a physical space I’ve seen, or an abstract dream that passes my mind- I can visualize bodies filling a tangible or imaginary space. I always write my ideas down as soon as they come to mind; once I’ve mentally paired the human construct with an actual location, I reach out to my dance teams in various cities. Many of my compositions require the aid of Photoshop, so I have to shoot with that in mind. Nonetheless I always shoot on location and create as much as I can in-camera. All of the light and poses in my images are created on location and I carefully shoot at angles that allow the final image to look seamless and natural.

HH: Your website mentions your passion for using photography as a way to get involved with advocacy. Why do you think it's important for artists to use their creativity to shed light on social causes?

RW: When the people in power aren’t doing their job, who is responsible for taking charge and educating people on the realities of others? I believe we are all responsible for spreading truth and hope, in whatever way we can. Artists hold a special power to do so because they rely on more than just words or personal connections- they can tap into other universal languages that have potential to reach vast audiences. I believe all artists should make a statement of change with their creativity, whether its simply an expression of beauty or a direct exclamation to change based on a specific cause.

HH: How did you get involved in teaching workshops and education?

RW: After sharing my work online I began to receive a high volume of interest in my shoot process and my editing skills in Photoshop. I started teaching small editing courses in my hometown and kept selling out seats. I decided to take that experience on the road and broadened it to include live shooting experiences and full business and editing sessions to help my students improve both their art and their business. I find it inspiring to see others learn and grow, and to see them succeed as well. I love sharing with my students to help them be their best selves as artists.

HH: What do you hope people take away from your work?

RW: I hope people feel compelled to spread light to others around them and more interested in making the world a more equal and attainable place to live for people of all backgrounds. I hope people set aside their differences to celebrate the uniqueness we all possess. We are all connected after all, and we each possess something valuable to contribute to society.

HH: What are some upcoming projects you’ll be working on?

RW: I’m currently working on an art book of my photographs with a limited edition publisher Thought Catalog- you can order your copy here: https://shopcatalog.com/bodies-of-light/

I’ll also be teaching photography workshops in Northern California, Colombia, Portland, Oregon and Canada through 2019-2020, I’d love for you to join. You can register here: http://robwoodcox.com/workshops

Find Rob Online

Instagram: www.instagram.com/robwoodcoxphoto
Website: www.robwoodcox.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/robwoodcoxphotography

To stay updated on new events, print sales and more, check out http://robwoodcox.com/newsletter

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What potential has inland shipping to bring more sustainability into transport chains? This was the question which nine students of the JADE University of Applied Science addressed. bremenports approached the university to research and summarised the potential inland shipping has for greener supply chains. This study forms part of the new website www.project-iwts20.eu which provides a learning inventory for students and professionals in logistics to learn more about inland shipping. The website´s final objective is to encourage a mind-shift for a modal shift offering an easy to understand introduction to inland shipping.

The students who study maritime logistics pointed to the fact that inland shipping just consumes only a tenth of fuel that a truck needs per tonne per kilometre. However, integrating inland shipping into supply chains is the key to success. Besides the scientific research, two expert interviews conducted by the students, make this case. In the first, a freight forwarder stresses that inland shipping, if cleverly combined with road freight, can offer competitive prices and transit times to shippers. The performance of inland ports play a role as well. In the second interview, a port manager encourages shippers to use ports as hubs for storage and value-adding services along intermodal transport chains. At least in terms of transportation, ports are efficient places to combine all transport modes.

The advantages of inland shipping can only be realised if all transport modes are considered part of a wider system. The students conclude that there should be no room for modal competition. However, a good transport chain is a matter of complementing each mode´s specific advantages.


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In the first half of the show, Anthony DiMaggio and Andrew Austin rebut some of the anti-Black Lives Matter commentaries circulating in corporate media; they note, for example, that on-the-job deaths of police are much lower today than in the 1980s. Next, a discussion about the annual Whistleblower Summit, taking place July 27-29 in Washington, DC. Finally Peter Phillips provides a commentary about the annual Bohemian Club gathering in northern California.  Andrew Austin teaches sociology at the University of Wisconsin. Anthony DiMaggio writes extensively at Counterpunch.org.  Marcel Reid is an organizer of the Whistleblower Summit. Tom Devine is Legal Director at the Government Accountability Project.
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On the Project Censored Pacifica show Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips review a selection of the most important news stories not covered by the corporate media in 2012-13 from the now released Censored 2014 yearbook. They interview Nolan Higdon regarding his new posting “Disinfo Wars: Alex Jones’ War on Your Mind.” Additionally, they play segments of the newly available award winning documentary Project Censored the Movie—Ending the Reign of Junk Food News including an interview with the late Howard Zinn.

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Evaluation of “One Community” in Malawi

The issue
The Government of Malawi has emphasized as priorities the identification of undiagnosed cases of HIV in the population, the expansion of access to HIV care and treatment, and the maintenance of high levels of adherence to antiretroviral treatment. One Community (One C) is the U. S. Agency for International Development’s flagship community-based response to Malawi’s HIV epidemic. Its primary objective is to support the government’s efforts to reduce new infections and to mitigate the impact of HIV, ultimately improving the quality of life for Malawians.

Our approach
Project SOAR is conducting an evaluation of One C through assessment of two cross-sectional surveys (2017 and 2018) in One C implementing areas, using areas in the baseline survey where interventions had not yet been implemented as control sites. The study will assess one-year key outcomes for each targeted population by One C. Qualitative research is also being conducted to provide a more nuanced understanding of the impact of One C on targeted populations.

The impact
The results from this evaluation will be used to inform Malawi’s support strategies for at-risk populations, improve U. S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Malawi programming, and inform the national Malawian and global PEPFAR policy agendas for HIV prevention, care, and treatment. These findings will be particularly relevant given that Malawi has a generalized HIV epidemic and that One C targets high risk populations and areas.


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How to choose an appropriate and hopeful out of tenancy cleaning company?

It is something like marketing research…

We have to ask friends and acquaintances if somebody knows anything about out of tenancy cleaning type of service. Then it is necessary to make an online check for companies, which have such good experience in the surrounding areas.

When you finish with this first step of the task and choose the suitable performer, be careful with some details in the washing offer:

– whether the time and date of service respond to your own schedule;

– what kind of cleaning services include in the out of tenancy package. Very often the companies propose an comprehensive type of cleaning, but not always. Otherwise…deep cleaning, carpet, window and light cleaning, oven washing;

– it is obligatory to check if the prices are competitive;

– remember that it is important to search for information about the cleaning products and the certification of the company and the team;

Everything will be easier if we choose a professional cleaning company.

Be calm in saying “goodbye” to the dwelling and the past.  Invite new possibilities and be happy because every new door you open is a different life adventure. Cheers!:)

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Australia’s population continuing to grow rapidly

Immigration to Australia shot up by more than 245,000 extra people last year. population growth

Entrepreneur Dick Smith says it will come with disastrous consequences and is just the politicians way of cooking the books to keep economic growth figures artificially high.

While I agree population growth can be accompanies with social and infrastructure problems, it clearly does help our economy and underpins the property markets

Here are some highlights from the latest population figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics released late last year

  • Victoria continues to be the fastest growing state in Australia
  • Net overseas migration at the highest levels since 2009
  • Interstate migration to Queensland picks up again after a few slow years
  • In a reversal of recent trends, Tasmania records a net interstate migration gain

Population Growth, Quarterly

Population Growth Rate, Year Ended 30 June 2017

Key figures in each State:

(June 2017 vs June 2016)

State/Territory Jun-17 Jun-16 Increase 1 year % Increase
New South Wales          7,861,068          7,739,274               121,794 1.6%
Victoria          6,323,606          6,179,249               144,357 2.3%
Queensland          4,928,457          4,848,877                 79,580 1.6%
South Australia          1,723,548          1,713,054                 10,494 0.6%
Western Australia          2,580,354          2,558,951                 21,403 0.8%
Tasmania             520,877             517,588                    3,289 0.6%
Northern Territory             246,105             245,740                       365 0.1%
Australian Capital Territory             410,301             403,468                    6,833 1.7%
Australia (Total)        24,598,933        24,210,809               388,124 1.6%

The impact of overseas migration

Nationally, the “Natural increase” (more births than deaths) stood at 142,600 – or 37% of total growth.

This was down a bit on the previous year, as the birth rate slowed.

On the other hand Net Overseas Migration was particularly high.

It peaked in 2009 at 300,000 and in the last few years remained, it’s been steady around 180-190,000 p.a.

But in 2016-17, this rose to 245,400 – the highest rate of immigration since 2009.

There has been a real shift in the location of this overseas migration back into New South Wales and Victoria.

Particularly NSW, which in 2016-17 recorded the highest level of overseas migration in the past 50 years, at 98,570 people, or over 40% of all net migration.

Victoria’s was slightly lower, but still very strong, at 86,900.

Since around 90% of migrants to these states move to Sydney and Melbourne, we can say that Sydney and Melbourne account for over 70% of overseas migration into Australia.

Queensland’s migration is up strongly to 31,100.

Western Australia’s migration, which was high, at around 40-50,000 p.a. during the mining boom in 2011 through 2013, has fallen right back, and in 2016-17, only 13,100 new migrants called WA home.

South Australia continues to get consistently around 10,000 p.a., while

Interstate migration

Interstate migration patterns have also changed. world-globe-travel-plane-visit-holiday-migrate-immigrant-move

  • During the mining boom Western Australia was attracting lots of interstate migrants,  however, in 2016-17, it showed a large net loss – 11,722 more people moved out of WA than moved in.
  • The largest net interstate loss remains NSW, at -14,859 people – partly related to its high property price
  • Victoria recorded a new high of 17,182 net interstate migrants in 2016-17 – numbers not seen in Victoria since the gold rush.
  •  Queensland attracted 17,426 interstate migrants.
  • In 2016-17, Tasmania recorded positive interstate migration, to the tune of 741 people. This may not sound like much, but it reverses years of losses.
  • The ACT is also recording gains in interstate migration for the first time in a few years.

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This week’s CoreLogic Property Market update

The first week of August sees just over 1,300 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities.

There were 1,316 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 56.2 per cent.

Auction volumes were down from last week when 1,536 auctions were held, however the preliminary clearance rate is higher than last week’s final clearance rate which was 55.6 per cent. 8140777_l

Over the same week last year, auction volumes were higher with 1,857 homes going under the hammer across the combined capital cities, returning a clearance rate of 68.2 per cent.

In Melbourne, a preliminary auction clearance rate of 57.9 per cent was recorded across 628 auctions this week, down from 58.5 per cent across 802 auctions last week.

One year ago, the clearance rate was a stronger 73.9 per cent across 911 auctions.

There were 456 auctions held in Sydney this week, the 4th consecutive week where Sydney has been host to less than 500 auctions, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 56.1 per cent.

In comparison, there were 469 auctions held over the previous week and the final auction clearance rate was 52.4 per cent, while one year ago, 620 auctions were held and the clearance rate came in at 66.4 per cent.

Across the smaller auction markets, preliminary results show that Adelaide was the best performing in terms of clearance rate with a 73.2 per cent success rate.

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Price Reduction - Master on Main
840 W Garrison Boulevard Gastonia, NC
$ 160,000
Property Attributes
  • ML#3662958
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyGASTON
  • CityGastonia
  • AreaGaston County
  • NeighborhoodFIRESTONE
  • Zip28052
  • StyleRanch
  • Price$ 160,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage1177
  • Lot Size1.03 Acres
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Property Description

Come and take a look at this beautiful updated home with a full basement in the heart of Gastonia! Main level Master room, Open concept kitchen which leads out to a large deck. The deck is perfect for entertaining, overlooking the spacious backyard. Recent updates include paint, HVAC unit, new half bath, and roof. Interior has been updated and features neutral colors, Laminate flooring, nice kitchen with tile flooring which opens up to a nice sized living room with chimney. Do not miss the opportunity to own this amazing house seconds from the new F.U.S.E. (Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment) District!! This is a nice, move in ready home, in excellent condition.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Unspecified Elementary School Unspecified Middle School Unspecified High School
Price History
9/19/2020 Listed $177,900
10/24/2020 2% - $175,000
1/5/2021 9% - $160,000

General Features

Appliances Ceiling Fan(s), CO Detector, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, g-Dual Flush Toilets, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Oven
Architectural Style Ranch
Car Hoasubjectto None
Community Features Recreation Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Construction Materials Brick, Concrete
Construction Type Site Built
Elementary School Unspecified
Flooring Laminate, Marble, Tile
Heating Central, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Natural Gas
High School Unspecified
Interior Features Open Floorplan, Window Treatments
Master on main Main
Middle/Junior High School Unspecified
New Construction No
Parking Features Basement, Driveway, Parking Space - 4+
Property SubType Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Roof Shingle
RoomBedroom1Level Main
Sewer Public Sewer
Standard Status Active
Structure Type 1 Story Basement
Subdivision Name FIRESTONE

Interior Features

Bathroom 1 Level Main
Bathroom 2 Level Main
Bedroom 2 Level Main
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Main Level
Total Baths 2
Total Bedrooms 3

Exterior Features

Building Area Total 1177
Lot Dimensions 125x361x125x359
Lot Features Cleared, Flood Fringe Area, Level, Sloped, Stream/Creek
Lot Size Area 1.03
Road Surface Type Asphalt, Gravel
Water Source Public

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  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Master On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28052

AVG $190K
AVG 104
Year Built
AVG 1956
AVG 38
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On Monday and Tuesday, September 21-22, PDC hosted nearly two dozen businesses for Liderazgo Autentico (Authentic Leadership), a two-day Spanish-language workshop designed to guide small business owners in transformative leadership development and self-empowerment.

Led by Hacienda CDC board member/consultant Valentina Orantes and life coach Gabriel Uribe Rodriguez, the course included artwork/creative stretch, goal setting, and personal testimonies. PDC was pleased to sponsor attendance for 13 businesses currently enrolled in the Microenterprise and Small Business Development Program. Participants ranged from food cart owners at the Portland Mercado to Autentica restaurant to furniture makers.


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Expenses of Overseas Dating vs. Regional

Expenses of Overseas Dating vs. Regional

Overseas relationship was understood because the start of Web, with expenses of fulfilling folks from offshore mostly influenced by price of seats and resorts.

Really, completely it is cheaper up to now internationally than locally, because of the fact that long distances include mostly electronic interaction instead than shared activities that cost cash.

Expenses of Local Dating

Relating to a study by a big international business, neighborhood dating costs singles from about 4 to 12 thousand bucks per year.

  • Solitary people spend less on 1 date (about $140) than individuals in brand new relationships ($170).
  • Freshly paired couples invest over $12,000 a 12 months on dating.
  • Also solitary people attempting to get a partner invest over $3,900 annual on dates.

You about $140, it’s easy to see the benefit of international dating where people are happy to meet you initially on Skype, due to long distances, rather than rush to see each other in person immediately, and pay for dinners, movies, and taxis when you have realized that 1 real-life date with 1 woman costs.

Fulfilling 1 woman or 10, one time or 20 does not run you any additional whenever dating international ladies online. Read more


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    Blocked Drain Problems Is water beginning to pool around the floor drain?
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    Blocked Drain Problems Can you hear gurgling sounds after letting water down the drain or after flushing the toilet?
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    Lane Cove blocked drains are more common than you would think so it’s necessary to discuss options and solutions before dispatching a local plumber to your home. You would be surprised how much I know, and often I can provide some simple steps you can try before we attend. I’ve even created the chatbot on the right-hand side, so even if you don’t have time for a phone call you can reach out and I will personally respond.

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    Foreign Objects

    You wouldn’t believe how frequently we fined children flushing toys, rocks & stones which end up causing blockages

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    Tree Roots

    Tree roots love cracked pipes as they provide nutrients and ensure constant growth.

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    Build Up Of Grease

    Cooking oils used in the kitchen daily are a major cause of clogs in the drains

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    Wet Wipes

    Although often branded to be flushable, wet wipes don’t break down causing blockages

    Why My Drains Blocked

    One of the most common causes within the shower and something often overlooked.

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    Too Much Toilet Paper

    Manufacturers make toilet paper to dissolve easily in water, but often too much can overload the drain.

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    Damaged Pipes

    The unsettling of the subsoil structure supporting the pipe often causes misalignment and restricts the flow.

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    Food Scraps

    Food particles are a common cause of kitchen sink blockages, using a simple strainer can avoid 92% kitchen sink blockages.

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    Blocked stormwater drains in Lane Cove usually caused by lack of preventative maintenance such as clearing out gutters and storm water pits.

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    We come across a lot of defective installations from plumbers who take advantage that their work is often unseen.

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    Unlike loo, sanitary pads and similar items, are designed to absorb large volumes of moisture. instead of breaking down, they expand.

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    We come across a lot of defective installations from plumbers who take advantage that their work is often unseen.

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      Another excellent eco-friendly option. Start by pouring some boiling water down the blocked drain then pour half a cup of baking soda and leave for a few minutes before pouring a cup of vinegar down the drain. Let it sit and fizz up and hopefully clear out the residue that’s blocking things up. Finish with another cup of boiling water. You can read more about this method here.

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      Try a plunger

      For those drains, sinks, or toilets with a physical blockage (something you know is stuck) it’s time to take the plunge and give a drain rods a go. Get those elbows pumping and use a plunger to ‘bring up’ anything that’s blocking the drain. Plunging can get messy to be prepared with some drop sheets or rags to clean up any mess.

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      Invest in a drain snake

      A drain snake is a more invasive tool but can do the job of unblocking your drain quickly. For more stubborn blockages you may have to repeat the process multiple times. You can find these at your local Bunnings or hardware store under the blocked drain repairs section or drain service section.

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      Buy a chemical drain cleaner

      At your local hardware store, you’ll be able to find chemical drain cleaning solutions which is typical drain unblocker. Please read the label and instructions carefully before use as they aren't a good solution to fix blocked drains Lane Cove lines that are not caused by oils, fats and hair. This product can be sourced as a drain cleaner Coles and drain clear Bunnings.

    Who Is Responsible For A Blocked Sewer Drain?

    The property owner is responsible for any blockages or problems in the plumbing systems from the sewer connection point up to and including drains and pipes in, under, and around your home. The local council or wastewater authority is responsible for the water meter, pipes, and drains leading away from the property. They take care of unclogging the main sewer line if problems arise. They also cover the stormwater network from your property boundary.

    The Blockage Is Likely To Be In Lane Cove Water’s Pipes If:

    • The overflow is visible beyond your property boundary, e.g. From a manhole located on public land

    • Your neighbours are experiencing the same problem

    • There is widespread flooding in your local area

    • You’re experiencing a continuous overflow and you’re not currently using water on your property.

    Who Responsible For Blocked Drain

    You May Be Asking What A Boundary Trap Is?

    A boundary trap is a pipe that runs from your property, all the way to the main sewer line. It’s the last length of pipe that plumbers are allowed to handle before you need to call in a water services provider. the boundary trap creates a water seal between the authorities drains and property drains. It is the last point of connection that is raised to the surface and allows plumbers direct access from an owner’s private network to the Lane Cove water main.

    Here Are Some Helpful Resources:

    Wastewater Blockage Claim Form

    This form is to be used to claim expenses relating to a Lane Cove Water wastewater blockage (choke). blocked drain repair

    Collapsed Private Wastewater Pipes

    Excavating a public road or public footpath to replace your private waste water pipes can be a Lane Cove Water responsibility.

    A Case Study With Proximity Plumbing

    Proximity Plumbing was called to a house in Bronte NSW 2024, after reports of a blocked drain on the front footpath, after attending site for a $0 callout we were able to investigate and then report to Lane Cove Water and were able to get it fixed for free

    How We Work On Clearing The Blockage

    How We Work On Clearing The Blockage

    Often our highly trained tradesmen can resolve a common blocked toilet, basin, or shower with drain rods to shift the blockage. More complicated blockages may involve our state-of-the-art high-pressure jetting system that operates at 5000KPA, which can cut through tree roots and other debris. For this reason this is the most common method we use to combat blocked drains Lane Cove siders experience and is our most successful tool for all blocked drain repairs we encounter

    Once the blockage is cleared, we can then proceed to use closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage to identify the cause of the blockage. With our highly advanced locating equipment we can also pinpoint the exact spot above ground of the blockage, including the depth and direction of flow. This ensures if required, that only a specific area is to be excavated. As standard, we offer a copy of the footage on DVD as well as a full report at no additional cost.

    On completion of the job our tradesmen will provide a detailed explanation of the underlying problem and can schedule serviced maintenance at a reduced cost for the future. As part of a scheduled maintenance plan, you will be entitled to discounts and free of charge advice at any stage. A scheduled maintenance plan can involve visits monthly quarterly or as required. *Discounts Do Apply*

    4 Methods We Implement to Unblock Your Drain

    Unblock Your Drain

    Option 1

    Old-Fashioned Way

    You can’t go past the good old fashion plunger to force the block from the plumbing pipe. It’s the force of the push that forces air through the pipe to clear the clog sewers.

    Unblock Your Drain

    Option 2

    Mechanical Way

    An electric eel is a snake-like device used to clear blockages in drains and septic systems. It is comprised of a coiled metal wire that rotates as it travels down a pipe. This is ideal for a small drain that requires clogged sewer repairs.

    Unblock Your Drain

    Option 3

    Advanced Way

    High-Pressure Jet Blasting, as the name implies a technique involving the use of high-pressure water to clean clogged drains. We often find this is the most practical way to address drain problems.

    Unblock Your Drain

    Option 4

    Chemical Way

    Used responsibly chemical and biological treatments are a useful tool in unblocking drainage systems, inhibiting root growth and melting body oils and alleviating a clogged sewer drain and eliminating drain problems.

    As every job and situation is different so too are the tools we use in managing a Lane Cove blocked drain, some of the tools at our disposal include drain rods, high-pressure jet blaster machines, and electric eels. Once the drain is cleared, we use CCTV cameras and pipe locating equipment to identify the cause of the blockage.

    Eastern suburbs clogged drains are usually caused by loose and undermined pipework, although we are blessed to live in such beautiful areas, most of the pipework is original Earthenware pipe (clay pipes) which are prone to crack and cause dislodgement. For this very reason, every blockage is treated differently, and the tools required vary for each job.

    Why Choose Us For Your Blocked Drain Emergency?

    Rest assured our Lane Cove emergency plumbers are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your blocked drain emergencies. When our expert Proximity Plumbing crew attend your property to clear a blocked drain, we focus on 4 things:

    • 1

      Locating the exact spot of the blocked drain.

    • 2

      Clearing the drain so it becomes usable ASAP.

    • 3

      Determining the reason why the drain became blocked and provide advice to reduce the chances of it happening again.

    • 4

      Preventive maintenance every 6-12 months especially if you are surrounded by trees.

    Unlike most of the work we do, a blocked drain is something you really have to rely on the ethics and honesty of the plumber you choose to use. A lot of the work we do is in the ground and thus you can see it. For that very reason, so many other cowboys out there take advantage and in turn portray most plumbers as deceitful and dishonest.

    We have worked extremely hard to break that stigma and have a reputation of providing not only superior service but also honest solutions and options for addressing your blocked drains. Often there is more than one method we can attempt, and we prefer to inform you first so you can make the best decision and ultimately feel comfortable with the work we do.

    Being a family run business who lives and breathes the Eastern suburbs means that we have a duty of care to look after our neighbour clientele. We want to be relied upon as the number one Lane Cove plumber of choice for the next 30+ years and thus go above and beyond to ensure our reputation is kept impeccable - don’t believe us check out our 5-star Google reviews.

    Why Choose Us For Your Emergency?

    How To Avoid Lane Cove Blocked Toilets

    Having a clogged toilet is never ideal, but when you need an immediate plumber now for blocked toilets Lane Cove siders turn to proximity plumbing as we provide friendly plumbing advice before confirming a blocked toilet service appointment which can often avoid the need for a plumber at all. We have to stress the obvious, If your clogged toilet is overflowing it may be something you rather leave to the professionals as overflowing clogged toilets aren’t really that hygienic and can be a potential flood risk. Furthermore it may be something that a standard Lane Cove toilet plunger wont resolve and something better left to a Lane Cove blocked drain expert.

    Tips To Avoid Blocked Toilets

    1. Don’t treat your toilet as a garbage bin.

    2. Only Flush the three P’s – Poo, pee, and toilet paper.

    3. Don’t flush anything that isn't biodegradable.

    4. Don’t overload the toilet with to much toilet paper.

    5. Read our blog ( LINK ) for further details.

    More on Toilet Repairs

    If Your Drain Is Blocked, CALL US NOW. Our Lane Cove Plumbers Can Find The Solution That Best Serves Your Needs.

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    Is There A Permanent Solution

    Is There A Permanent Solution?

    Sometimes the only solution is repairing or replacing the damaged line. Using an up to date Lane Cove water sewer service diagram and our advanced locating tools, we mark out the sewer line and come up with the most cost-effective and practical solution for a permanent drain repair solution.

    Often sewer lines can run underneath a concrete slab, garden or driveway and digging this up can be expensive and inconvenient to customers. We have established methods that aid in avoiding high-cost exercises these include, relining

    With our latest technology, we can use a two-part epoxy, which is pulled through the pipe and expanded to leave a hard fibreglass shell, which can’t be penetrated by roots. Although only relatively new to Australia, Relining has been tried and tested overseas for over 25 years and has a life expectancy of over 50 years.

    Have One Of Our Highly Trained Staff Come To Your Place And Provide You With A Camera Inspection To Identify Any Problems Before They Occur.

    Do Not Plant Any Of These Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer Or Storm Water Drain.

    If there is one thing that we see demolishing pipes and plumbing systems around the eastern suburbs, it’s tree roots! Trees need water to flourish and they are experts at ‘sniffing’ it out. When they find it (usually in your pipes) they establish an elaborate ‘home’ of roots that wreak havoc on your pipes, drainage and potentially, your sewer system.

    When the pipes finally crack, break down or are just too full of roots to carry water, you have a real plumbing issue on your hands! That’s when you call us, and we can investigate using CCTV to see how extensive the damage to your pipes really is. If there is a pesky tree that needs some maintenance, just who is responsible for it? Well, this diagram explains the boundary lines and when the tree maintenance if your issue or not

    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

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    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

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    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

    Do Not Plant Trees Within 10 Metres Of Your Sewer

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    We Specialise In The Following Services

    Our Master Plumbers can help you with any plumbing requirements. From repairs and replacements, through to new installations, we are able to provide you with a comprehensive plumbing service at competitive prices. So, if you’re looking for a ‘blocked drain plumber near me’, why not give Proximity Plumbing a call today.

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ManoSanta is an authentic Mexican brand. Dedicated to the design and production of handcrafted accessories, which reveal in every detail  the love for the culture, tradition, and roots of the country.

ManoSanta doesn’t only make handmade accessories, they keep a tradition.

Made in Yucatan, the accessories stand out for having a soul of their own, a story to tell. The artisans dedicate their utmost care to creating personalized pieces, which is of intangible value for the brand.

Each ManoSanta piece is unique, made with care, possessing a classical charm for all the travelers and wanderers. ManoSanta was born in 2015, with the necessity to appreciate and promote the talent and quality of the artisan hands in Mexico. It believes in classic and timeless designs, long lasting products, which are passed on by generations and that with time become our allies in endless adventures.

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Pattonville leading effort to change state assessment system to improve student learning
Pattonville leading effort to change state assessment system to improve student learning
Thursday, January 18, 2018
The Pattonville School District is at the forefront of a movement to change Missouri’s assessment system in a way that supports students in their learning. Pattonville educators are spearheading the development of the Missouri Assessment Partnership (MOAP), an assessment consortium comprised of public school districts from across the state who seek a change in the way students are tested.

Currently, students in third through 12th grades take the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) each year. At the high-school level, MAP takes the form of end-of-course exams (EOCs), which specifically test whether students have mastered the content in individual courses, such as English language arts (ELA) and algebra. Students take the tests at the end of their course, when they are best prepared to take the exams, and educators are able to use data from the tests to help improve their instruction. At the elementary and middle school level, however, MAP is given in the spring for ELA, math and science, but covers a wide swath of information and skills that are not specifically outlined. Students and educators are never sure what the test will cover, and results are not available until the following school year.

“MAP for Grades 3 through 8 as it exists today does not inform instruction or improve student learning; yet schools must still pay attention to the test because it heavily impacts accreditation and public perception of school quality,” said Dr. Mike Fulton, Pattonville superintendent. “We’re seeking a new assessment system that’s more focused on meeting the learning needs of our students. Our current assessment system is holding districts back on innovating in ways that better support students in their learning. We hope this swell of interest from the field in MOAP’s work will bring needed change in our state assessment system.”

With MOAP, participating districts are looking to develop a new assessment system for Grades 3 through 8 which ensures students are the first audience. The assessments would use an adaptive format that measures students’ growth over time toward being ready to master high school coursework. These interim assessments would have clear, fixed learning targets similar to the high school EOCs and provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and their teachers. In addition, the test would be given multiple times during the school year to regularly gage student progress and enable educators to adjust their teaching practices more quickly to better meet students’ learning needs.

The framework for this new assessment is based on recommendations developed by the Show Me Accreditation and Assessment Task Force, which was commissioned in 2015 by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) in order to research and develop a new framework for school accreditation in the state. The study resulted in a set of recommendations provided to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Funding and legislative environments make it unlikely the current reality of MAP testing in Missouri will change in the near future, so educators in Missouri have banded together to form MOAP in order to bring about some relief from MAP in the next few years. The consortium hopes to work with DESE to seek a federal waiver to replace MAP with an interim assessment system developed by the partnership. The specific goals of MOAP are to:

  • Replace MAP testing in Grades 3 through 8 with an assessment system that promotes the following: students as the first, most important audience; giving the right test at the right time (an adaptive test); critical thinking and important conceptual understandings; local control of instructional design; engaged learners and life readiness; and continuous improvement customized to local context; and
  • Support a networked community that: collaborates on best practices in formative and interim assessments; shares data to conduct research that informs practice; designs strategies for continuous improvement; creates and advocates for research-based policy; advocates on behalf of members to connect resources and provide professional development; and collaborates with existing entities (e.g., professional organizations, cooperatives, DESE, universities) in support of local and statewide efforts to improve student achievement.
Currently, 50 districts across Missouri representing more than 240,000 students are asking their boards of education to approve memos of understanding (MOU) to join the partnership. The Pattonville Board of Education approved its own MOU during its Jan. 9 board meeting. Currently, these partner districts represent 26 percent of public school students in Missouri.

For more information, including timelines and associated costs, view a presentation on MOAP at

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Pattonville High School fall play starts tonight - Oct. 17
Pattonville High School fall play starts tonight - Oct. 17
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The Pattonville High School theater department is staging its fall play, "The Little Dog Laughed," at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 through 19 at the high school Community Auditorium, located at 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Road in Maryland Heights.

The play tells the story of Laurie Huntington, a college sophomore, who is home from school for the summer. Laurie isn’t studying just anything in college ... she is a budding psychoanalyst. And why spend summer relaxing when it’s the perfect time for observing behavior? Laurie turns her house into an experimental maze. Analyzing her family is the perfect way to spend the summer. But when she administers an ink blot test on her mother’s friends, who are important in getting her father’s much-needed bank loan, matters explode. It’s all part of the fun in “The Little Dog Laughed.”

Tickets to the play are $6 for adults and $4 for children and students. There are three ways to purchase tickets: visit; contact Lara Corvera, Pattonville High School theater director, at (314) 213-8051 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or visit the box office one hour prior to each show.

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University of Calgary

Keith Yeates

  • Professor
  • Department Head

Research Interests

Broadly speaking, my research aims to better understand the outcomes of childhood brain injury and influences on recovery, and thereby foster more effective treatment and management. My current projects focus on concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), in terms of both assessment and treatment. I am particularly interested in understanding the interplay of neurobiological and psychosocial factors in determining children’s outcomes after mild TBI, and how such factors can be modified through intervention to improve outcomes. I am collaborating with an interdisciplinary group of investigators to address these issues.

I also have an interest in children’s social development after TBI, as well as other brain disorders. I directed a large multi-site study of social outcomes in children with TBI, and am working with several groups investigating social outcomes in childhood brain tumors, neurofibromatosis, and stroke.

Recent Publications

For a complete list of publications, see

Recent publications:

Davis, G. A., Anderson, V., Babl, F. E., Gioia, G. A., Giza, G. C., Meehan, W., Moser, R. S., Purcell, L., Schatz, P., Schneider, K. J., Takagi, M., Yeates, K. O., & Zemek, R. (2017). What is the difference in concussion management in children as compared to adults? A systematic review. British Journal of Sport Medicine, 51, 949-957.

Meadows, E. A., Yeates, K. O., Rubin, K. R., Taylor, H. G., Bigler, E. D., Dennis, M., Gerhardt, C. A., Vannatta, K., Stancin, T., & Hoskinson, K. R. (2017). Rejection sensitivity as a moderator of psychosocial outcomes following pediatric traumatic brain injury. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 23, 451-459.

Yeates, K. O., Beauchamp, M., Craig, W., Doan, Q., Zemek, R., Bjornson, B. H., Gravel, G., Mikrogianakis, A., Goodyear, B., Abdeen, N., Beaulieu, C., Dehaes, M., Deschenes, S., Harris, A., Lebel, C., Lamont, R., Williamson, T., Barlow, K. M., Bernier, F., Brooks, B. L., Emery, C., Freedman, S. B., Kowalski, K., Mrklas, K., Tomfohr-Madsen, L., & Schneider, K., on behalf of Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (2017). Advancing Concussion Assessment in Pediatrics (A-CAP): a prospective, concurrent cohort, longitudinal study of mild traumatic brain injury in children: study protocol. BMJ Open, 7, e017012 (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017012).

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Synthesis of U3Se5 and U3Te5 type polymorphs of Ta3N5 by combining high pressuretemperature pathways with a chemical precursor approach

DOI: 10.1039/C4CC05147E DOI Help

Authors: Ashkan Salamat (Harvard University) , Katherine Woodhead (University College London) , S. Imran U. Shah (University of Southampton) , Andrew Hector (University of Southampton) , Paul Mcmillan (University of Southampton)
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Type: Journal Paper
Journal: Chemical Communications

State: Published (Approved)
Published: July 2014
Diamond Proposal Number(s): 986

Abstract: Combining metastable precursors with high pressuretemperature treatment is a powerful tool to make nitrogen-rich metal nitrides. Two new dense polymorphs of Ta3N5 have previously been theoretically predicted, with U3Se5 (Pnma) and U3Te5 (Pnma) structure types, and are now shown to exist. Amorphous Ta3N5 from thermal ammonolysis of an amorphous polymeric precursor was laser heated at 22 GPa and examined using synchrotron X-ray diffraction to reveal the emergence of these two novel polymorphs.

Subject Areas: Chemistry

Instruments: I15-Extreme Conditions


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The California Coastal Commission’s betrayal of Californians

Editor’s Note: You may watch the October 6, video of the California Coastal Commission’s phony public hearing on San Onofre Here.  The discussion of San Onofre begins at Minute 39.

On October 6, 2015, the Coastal Commission deeply betrayed its own mission statement and the public by holding a secret, nonpublic vote to approve a a radioactive nuclear waste dump at San Onofre State Beach. The public hearings were window dressing to create an appearance of complying with the law.

Like an arrogant peacock, the California Coastal Commission revealed its deep rooted corruption on October 6, 2015 when Southern California Edison prematurely released to the press a notice that the Commission had “voted unanimously” to approve a permit to bury high-level nuclear waste at the public beach at San Onofre State Park. The notice was sent  an hour before the vote was even taken or concerns from the public were heard.

In that unanimously approved decision, Edison was granted permission to dump the waste  fewer than 108 feet from the sparkling sands and crashing surf at one of San Diego’s most beautiful public beaches.

The very first Commissioner to urge a “Yes” vote, was San Diego’s own County Supervisor Greg Cox, who also revealed that he had met privately with Southern California Edison executives. Upon that disclosure other commissioners also admitted to having private discussions with Edison lobbyists just prior to the hearings, too.

At the conclusion of the hearing, a proper vote was only obtained after and at the insistence of consumer advocate Ray Lutz.  “It was a disgusting display of impropriety by the Chair of the Commission” said Lutz, who intervened after the Commission attempted to approve the permit anonymously with only a head-shake vote and forced them to go on the public record in support of the dump. The vote was Unanimous.

As the result of that vote, Southern California Edison will be storing an estimated 3.6 million pounds of hot radioactive waste contained in what its own spokesperson Tom Palmisano described as “thin-walled canisters.” Those “thin-walled canisters”, which will be located in concrete containers will likely remain at  beach for 30 to 160 more years, will only carry a 25-year warranty, while the light concrete holders  are only guaranteed for ten years. You do the math.

As a result, legal action has been initiated by the law firm of Aguirre and Severson LLP who filed suit and will challenge the Commission’s vote in Superior Court of the State of California.  “The Commission caved into pressure and rewarded Edison with a permit at the expense of the citizens whose beaches they are sworn to protect” said trial Attorney and public advocate Maria Severson.

That suit states that, “Unless the permit is revoked, Edison will be permitted to bury at least 75 storage modules filled with the nuclear waste produced by Edison as part of its business operations. There are 2,668 spent fuel assemblies in wet storage pools in buildings in which Edison conducted the business that produced the nuclear waste. The fuel is highly radioactive and will remain so for thousands of years.”

The legal petition also contends there are several reasons why the Coastal Commission should not have rushed to grant Edison permission to store its nuclear waste at the location of the decommissioned San Onofre plant on the San Diego coastline:

  • SCE’s Aging Management Program (AMP), required by the NRC and by Special Condition #2 by which the California Coastal Commission permit was granted, is still “in development.”
  • SCE’s AMP, not available at present nor expected to be developed within the next 20 years, is needed for monitoring and inspection of the storage casks to ensure the long-term transportability and eventual removal of the casks ISFSI from the site.
  • SCE’s AMP, the utility mechanism for monitoring and maintenance of the spent fuel casks, has not been previously demonstrated nor is it clear when these techniques, tools and standards would become available for use at San Onofre.
  • SCE’s yet undeveloped AMP is required to provide the monitoring of environmental conditions, i.e. temperature and humidity, the influencing risks of corrosion and degradation of the casks hence prohibiting SCE’s removal the casks as planned in 2051.
  • SCE’s undeveloped AMP is also required to provide structural integrity validation of the casks planned for removal by visual observation, surface measurements, and other inspection techniques related to the physical condition of the casks.
  • SCE’s intended but yet undeveloped AMP cannot deliver the combination of the inspections required by the NRC and Special Condition #2 of the California Coastal Commission’s permit, to monitor and maintain the condition of the casks throughout their service life, provide assurance they are performing as designed and allowing the spent fuel to be safely removed when the DOE provides an interim storage facility or permanent repository.
  • Due to SCE’s inability to develop and deliver the required AMP, if the steel fuel storage casks should degrade becoming unsafe to transport, the proposed ISFSI would be possibly be required for many decades and the temporary permit would consequently transition San Onofre to a permanent nuclear waste storage site continuing and accelerating increased.

The suit also claims that the location of what is termed the “Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation” (ISFSI) is within a few dozen yards of the ocean. The California Commission’s own ‘Potential for Reasonably Foreseeable Impacts’ within the Conclusion of the permit states. “Therefore there is the potential that the proposed ISFSI site will be undermined by shoreline retreat and/or subjected to flooding as a result of sea level rise, storm waves or a tsunami event. Despite the claim of the facility’s robust design, these geologic forces would eventually result in a loss of stability and structural integrity, and cause the discharge of debris into the coastal ocean to the detriment of water

quality and marine organisms.”

Therefore the suite by Aguirre/Severson also contains the following concerns:

  • It is designed to be built entirely below-grade, but the water table is so high, it can be only partially buried and then a berm added around it;
  • The water table is only inches from the bottom of the ISFSI structure;
  • According to a commission staff report, this area of the coast will likely erode one third of the way to the ISFSI within 35 years;
  • This is in a tsunami inundation zone and is on the moving Pacific Plate therefore subject to earthquakes;
  • Abuts a major freeway (Interstate 5), transporting over 147,000 vehicles per day;
  • Abuts the LOSSAN (LA-San Diego-San Luis Obispo) Rail Corridor; 351 miles, Services 41 stations, 6 counties,150 daily passenger trains and the only viable freight rail link to the rest of the nation;
  • 4 million people live within a 50-mile evacuation area;
  • The relatively thin canisters (only 5/8 inch thick) are subject to salt-air corrosion and may last only a few decades before cracking due to chlorine-induced stress corrosion cracking (CISCC);
  • Once corrosion starts, transporting the canisters becomes difficult;
  • The canisters are too large to transport economically using conventional rail cars, which are limited to 286,000 pounds net weight, while the canisters plus the transportation over-pack can weight well over 400,000 pounds; and finally:
  • The canisters are not compliant with size and weight standards to insure safe and economical transfer to a permanent storage solution.

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Cadherin and catenin alterations in human cancer

Genes Chromosomes Cancer. 2002 Jul;34(3):255-68. doi: 10.1002/gcc.10083.

Among the hallmarks of cancer are defective cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion. Alterations in cadherin-catenin complexes likely have a major contributing role in cell-adhesion defects in carcinomas arising in many different tissues. E-cadherin, the prototypic member of the cadherin transmembrane protein family, regulates cell adhesion by interacting with E-cadherin molecules on opposing cell surfaces. E-cadherin's function in cell adhesion is also critically dependent on its ability to interact through its cytoplasmic domain with catenin proteins. A diverse collection of defects alter cadherin-catenin function in cancer cells, including loss-of-function mutations and defects in the expression of E-cadherin and certain catenins, such as alpha-catenin. Although there is much evidence that beta-catenin is deregulated in cancer as a result of inactivating mutations in the APC and AXIN tumor-suppressor proteins and gain-of-function mutations in beta-catenin itself, the principal consequences of beta-catenin deregulation in cancer appear to be largely distinct from the effects attributable to inactivation of E-cadherin or alpha-catenin. In this review, we highlight some of the specific genetic and epigenetic defects responsible for altered cadherin and catenin function in cancer, as well as potential contributions of cadherin-catenin alterations to the cancer process.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cadherins / genetics*
  • Cadherins / physiology
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins / deficiency
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins / genetics*
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins / metabolism
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins / physiology
  • Germ-Line Mutation / genetics
  • Germ-Line Mutation / physiology
  • Humans
  • Mutation / genetics*
  • Mutation / physiology
  • Neoplasms / enzymology
  • Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Trans-Activators*
  • beta Catenin

  • CDH19 protein, human
  • CTNNB1 protein, human
  • Cadherins
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins
  • Trans-Activators
  • beta Catenin


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Well-defined, organic nanoenvironments in water: the hydrophobic effect drives a capsular assembly

J Am Chem Soc. 2004 Sep 22;126(37):11408-9. doi: 10.1021/ja0475611.

The synthesis of a water-soluble, deep-cavity cavitand is reported. A blend of molecular curvature and amphiphilicity, this molecule has a hydrophobic concave surface and a hydrophilic convex surface. As a result, in aqueous solution and in the presence of a guest molecule, the host self-assembles to form a capsular assembly with an interior cavity large enough to entrap steroidal guests.


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Acquisition of full effector function in vitro paradoxically impairs the in vivo antitumor efficacy of adoptively transferred CD8+ T cells

J Clin Invest. 2005 Jun;115(6):1616-26. doi: 10.1172/JCI24480.

T cell differentiation is a progressive process characterized by phenotypic and functional changes. By transferring tumor-specific CD8+ T cells into tumor-bearing mice at various stages of differentiation, we evaluated their efficacy for adoptive immunotherapy. We found that administration of naive and early effector T cells, in combination with active immunization and IL-2, resulted in the eradication of large, established tumors. Despite enhanced in vitro antitumor properties, more-differentiated effector T cells were less effective for in vivo tumor treatment. Several events may underlie this paradoxical phenomenon: (a) downregulation of lymphoid-homing and costimulatory molecules; (b) inability to produce IL-2 and access homeostatic cytokines; and (c) entry into a proapoptotic and replicative senescent state. While the progressive acquisition of terminal effector properties is characterized by pronounced in vitro tumor killing, in vivo T cell activation, proliferation, and survival are progressively impaired. These findings suggest that the current methodology for selecting T cells for transfer is inadequate and provide new criteria for the generation and the screening of optimal lymphocyte populations for adoptive immunotherapy.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Apoptosis / immunology
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / transplantation
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cell Survival / immunology
  • Cellular Senescence / immunology
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive*
  • Interleukin-2 / biosynthesis
  • Lymphocyte Activation / immunology
  • Melanoma, Experimental / immunology*
  • Melanoma, Experimental / therapy
  • Mice
  • Receptors, Lymphocyte Homing / biosynthesis
  • T-Lymphocyte Subsets / immunology*
  • T-Lymphocyte Subsets / transplantation

  • Interleukin-2
  • Receptors, Lymphocyte Homing


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Chromatin remodelling at the topoisomerase II-beta promoter is associated with enhanced sensitivity to etoposide in human neuroblastoma cell lines

Eur J Cancer. 2010 Oct;46(15):2771-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.05.010.

Etoposide, an inhibitor of topoisomerase II, promotes DNA damage and apoptosis of cancer cells and is a component of standard therapy for neuroblastoma. Resistance to etoposide has been observed in neural tumour cells expressing lower levels of topoisomerase II. In the present study, we have examined the contribution of epigenetic modulation of gene expression in the potentiation of etoposide-mediated cytotoxicity in neuroblastoma cells. Specifically, we studied the effects of histone deacetylase inhibition with valproic acid on topoisomerase II gene expression and apoptosis in response to etoposide. Using human neuroblastoma cell lines SK-N-AS and SK-N-SH, we show that although the combination of valproic acid and etoposide promoted a reduction in growth compared to either drug alone in both cells, the effect was substantially enhanced in SK-N-AS compared to SK-N-SH cells. An increase in histone H3 acetylation and p21 expression was observed in both cell lines, however, upregulation of topoisomerase II-beta gene expression and an increase in PARP cleavage was observed in SK-N-AS cells only. Furthermore, chromatin immunoprecipitation assays revealed an increase in acetylation of histone H3 at the cognate topoisomerase II-beta gene after treatment with valproic acid in SK-N-AS cells. These results suggest a potential epigenetic mechanism of regulation of the topoisomerase II-beta gene and a possible role for its increased expression in the sensitivity of SK-N-AS neuroblastoma cells to etoposide.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / therapeutic use*
  • Cell Cycle
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Survival
  • Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly / drug effects*
  • Chromatin Immunoprecipitation
  • DNA Topoisomerases, Type II / genetics
  • DNA Topoisomerases, Type II / metabolism*
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Drug Synergism
  • Epigenomics
  • Etoposide / therapeutic use*
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Neuroblastoma / drug therapy*
  • Neuroblastoma / enzymology
  • Valproic Acid / therapeutic use*

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors
  • Valproic Acid
  • Etoposide
  • DNA Topoisomerases, Type II


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CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets. 2015;14(1):110-31. doi: 10.2174/1871527314666150202152436.

The non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder which is very common world wide. The human gut harbors microbiota which has a wide variety of microbial organisms; they are mainly symbiotic and important for well being. However, "dysbiosis" - i.e. an alteration in normal commensal gut microbiome with an increase in pathogenic microbes, impacts homeostasis/health. Dysbiosis in NCGS causes gut inflammation, diarrhea, constipation, visceral hypersensitivity, abdominal pain, dysfunctional metabolic state, and peripheral immune and neuro-immune communication. Thus, immune-mediated gut and extra-gut dysfunctions, due to gluten sensitivity with comorbid diarrhea, may last for decades. A significant proportion of NCGS patients may chronically consume alcohol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and fatty diet, as well as suffer from various comorbid disorders. The above pathophysiological substrate and dysbiosis are underpinned by dysfunctional bidirectional "Gut-Brain Axis" pathway. Pathogenic gut microbiota is known to upregulate gut- and systemic inflammation (due to lipopolysaccharide from pathogenic bacteria and synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines); they enhance energy harvest, cause obesity, insulin resistance, and dysfunctional vago-vagal gut-brain axis. Conceivably, the above cascade of pathology may promote various pathophysiological mechanisms, neuroinflammation, and cognitive dysfunction. Hence, dysbiosis, gut inflammation, and chronic dyshomeostasis are of great clinical relevance. It is argued here that we need to be aware of NCGS and its chronic pathophysiological impact. Therapeutic measures including probiotics, vagus nerve stimulation, antioxidants, alpha 7 nicotinic receptor agonists, and corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 1 antagonist may ameliorate neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in NCGS; they may therefore, prevent cognitive dysfunction and vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Dementia / chemically induced*
  • Dementia / therapy
  • Dysbiosis / etiology*
  • Dysbiosis / therapy
  • Encephalitis / chemically induced*
  • Encephalitis / therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / physiopathology*
  • Glutens / adverse effects*
  • Humans

  • Glutens


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Lord Conrad's Beers

BeerABV (%)Seen (Tried)Ave. Score
Figgy Pudding3.80 1 (1)Good
Lobster Licker4.20 1 (1)Good
Slap ‘n’ Tickle 4.30 1 (1)Good

Lord Conrad's

Here is a list of all the Lord Conrad's beers we have seen. Click on a beer to see its summary along with the pubs it has been seen in.


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seasonal produce guide.

Let's imagine that the "what's for dinner" question could be so simple. What if...we prepared whatever is growing right now? (In your own garden, at your local farms.) Fresh, sometimes faster meals is a relief to a busy mom like me, especially with longer, fuller Summer days that are quickly coming. And June is a great place to start because: strawberries! This seasonal produce guide shares favorite recipes that include the various veggie or fruit star ingredients. Now, for the fun part...

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Can we lower taxes on non-homestead properties?

We’ve been digging into reader questions for our series on Central Florida’s affordable housing crisis, and the region’s quest to provide equal and attainable housing for all. So far, we’ve learned a lot about accessory dwelling units from Ashley Z’s question and the integral part they play in addressing our housing crisis.

Next up, we’re tackling Nancy C’s question on property taxes below.

“As property taxes increase yearly on non-homestead properties, landlords are forced to pass the increase to tenants. What can be done to lower the taxes on non-homestead properties?”

We asked Mark Brewer, CEO and president of Central Florida Foundation to help us out.

He said, “This is a policy issue that voters can address with their elected officials in each county. Local governments receive most of their funding through property taxes. Rates are assessed at the local level and vary by county. Property taxes in Florida are some of the highest in the country, although there are several exemptions, non-homestead properties are not currently on the list.”

Here’s a link to find the contact information of your local elected officials.

If you have a question about affordable housing, we’d love to hear it — just fill out this form.

In the meantime, check out our previous posts on why finding housing is such a big deal in Orlando, 5 staggering facts about affordable housing right here in Central Florida, what to do when your landlord increases your rent and everything you need to know about ADUs.

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“Mais où sont les neiges d’antan?” François Villon’s most famous line is a kind of translation, a variation of the old “ubi sunt” trope: Where are the things that used to be? But Villon specifically asks: Where are the snows? Even in the thick of a snowy winter, this snow is not the same as[…]


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Watch: Shane Long Continues His Scoring Streak With A Fine Finish Vs Sunderland

Shane Long

In what can only be good news for the Ireland national side, Shane Long has hit something of a run of form at Southampton.

Mindful of the recent £15m signing of striker Manolo Gabbiadini, the pressure has been on Long to maintain his good form to keep his place in Claude Puel’s side. Indeed, the Italian international scored twice on Saturday against relegation-threatened Sunderland to begin paying back his fee.

However, it was to be Long who had the final say, replacing Gabbiadini late on and rounding off the scoring in a comfortable 4-0 win with a fine finish in stoppage time.

Indeed while the former Reading and Cork City striker’s finish deserves kudos, more should be made of the well-worked assist from Saints teammate James Ward-Prowse, with an inch-perfect pass using the outside of his boot.

during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Southampton at Stadium of Light on February 11, 2017 in Sunderland, England.

Long has now scored four goals in seven games in all competitions – a run which, should he maintain it further, will be great news for Martin O’Neill and Ireland leading up to a  massive World Cup qualifier against Wales in Dublin next month.

On a personal level, he will also be hoping that his form will be enough to win him a place in Southampton’s starting eleven for the upcoming EFL Cup final against Manchester United

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Chiranjeevi Ready To Give Away Lucifer Remake To Pawan Kalyan!

It is known that Mega Star Chiranjeevi and his actor son Ram Charan has acquired the remake rights of Malayalam film Lucifer. As of now, there is no official announcement regarding who will be directing the remake. There was also a talk that Pawan Kalyan will be doing the remake. In one of the latest interviews, Chiru was asked about the same, and Chiru condemned the reports saying that he has acquired the rights for himself. However, Chiru also added that if Pawan Kalyan shows keen interest to star in the remake, he is ready to give away the film to his brother. But, Pawan Kalyan is busy with a couple of films in his pipeline and has no dates available till next year.


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Potassium perchlorate

Potassium perchlorate

Potassium perchlorate is a very common oxidiser in pyrotechnics. Composition based on perchlorates tend to be less sensitive than those based on chlorates, and perchlorates can be used with sulfur and sulfides. For these reasons potassium perchlorate is much preferred above chlorates. Drawback is its slightly higher price.

 Potassium perchlorate can be prepared at home. For this purpose, sodium perchlorate is prepared first by electrolysis. Then, by double displacement with potassium chloride, potassium perchlorate is prepared from this solution. The product is recrystallised, dried and powdered.

Potassium perchlorate is toxic, and breathing protection should be worn when handling fine powder, Potassium Perchlorate can be absorbed through the skin!!!!.

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Human rights defenders and lawyers point at the gaps of the investigation

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01 December 2015

It is getting more difficult to gain access to the materials of the check performed by the investigators of the Investigative Committee in relation to torture cases, point out the lawyers of the Committee for Prevention of Torture and the practicing lawyers, basing on their experience. The investigation uses a lot of tricks so that the process of familiarization would become cumbersome and take maximum amount of time.

The Constitution of Russia obliges the state authorities to provide the citizens with the documents related to their rights and freedoms. This obligation also covers the materials of Investigative Committee pre-investigation checks of the crime reports. However, in practice it is often problematic to familiarize with such materials due to a number of reasons.

These reasons include a timeline of making a decision on providing the applicant with materials. The thing is that Article 121 of the Russian Criminal Procedural Code, prescribing to review the motion in the period not exceeding 3 days from the date of its application, applies to the criminal cases which have already been initiated. The law does not regulate the issue of reviewing motions prior to the case initiating. Logically, norm 121 of the Russian Criminal Procedural Code should apply also to the stage of the pre-investigative check. However, the investigators think otherwise and, in our view, illegally review motions submitted at the stage of conducting the check or at the stage when it has been already conducted and no criminal is opened, within 30 days, referring to department regulations.

The second reason which often leads to difficulties in familiarization with materials is virtual impossibility to establish actual location of the material at the moment of the familiarization.

Let us provide some examples.

So, let us assume that the applicant waited for the required period of 30 days of the check, then applied with a motion (application) on familiarization. Its review took 30 more days, after that he received the cherished permission for familiarization with the following wording: «you can familiarize with the materials in the Investigative Department when is convenient to you». However, when you come to the Investigative Department you may be told that the material is not available for this or that reason: it was sent for the check to the Prosecutor’s Office, to the Procedural control department, handed over to another department, requested at court etc. Such materials transfers, as a rule, are legal.

What should be the reaction to such original refusal? This issue was discussed by one of the lawyers of the Committee for Prevention of Torture during the personal appointment in the office of the administration of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the RF for the Nizhny Novgorod region. According to the Investigative Committee’s opinion, official notification on transfer of material to the corresponding authority should be obtained, and after that one should apply there afterwards. However, there is no warranty that the material will be in the indicated location and not sent for a «walk» along the authorities and the situation will not reoccur. Taking into account that it required to write the corresponding motion for every link of this chain, which then is reviewed within a certain time period, the effectiveness of this mechanism also raises some doubts.

The third reason that often complicates the applicants’ access to the materials of the pre-investigative check is quashing of the last ruling (refusal to initiate criminal proceedings, in our case) and submitting the material for conducting additional check. On one hand, the problem resolves itself – the problem is solved, there is nothing to quash. On the other hand, issuing rulings, their quashing and announcing others may last for many months. At this point the applicant does not have opportunity to influence the pre-investigative check progress since he cannot familiarize himself with the materials of the check. Most commonly it leads to loss of potential evidence, for example, video shooting from external surveillance cameras in the police department, which according to internal rule are stored only for 30 days.

Since the torture is prohibited by the norms of international law, which are mandatory for execution on the territory of Russian Federation, one could say about systematic violation by the Russian Federation of the European Convention and the Convention against torture. The state does only have the duty to abstain from illegal violence, but also to effectively investigate such cases.
The occurrence of this fact is pointed out not only by the lawyers of the Committee for Prevention of Torture, but also by practicing lawyers who work in the sphere of criminal law and proceeding. At the present time there are no effective instruments for solving the problem. Going to court every time when it is necessary to familiarize with the materials of the case means to overload the judicial bodies. In addition, the judicial procedures, despite their reliability unlike the other mechanisms, unfortunately, are not very quick to execute, which may finally impact the results of the investigation. As a rule, the investigator in charge of the check materials and the investigative department representative submits the procedural ruling on refusal to initiate criminal proceedings, sending the case for additional investigation. In this respect there is a need to formalize in legislation the investigator’s duty to familiarize the applicant with the materials immediately after the procedural ruling within the specific timeline established by the law. So far such a legal norm is not in place.

Lawyers from Nizhny Novgorod comment on the situation.
Evgeny Goubin: «Very often the materials are sent back and forth: they pass the ruling and then quash it, then all over again, they create red tape, do not allow familiarizing. Alternatively, they say that the materials are under check (meaning, procedural, i.e. by the superiors, or in the Prosecutor’s Office – author’s note), that is, they are not available in the department, and it is not known when they are back. As a result everything is settled in court exclusively».

Ruslan Sozonov: «Never the familiarization process has been without problems. But the investigators are often dishonest and provide the materials only after a direct complaint to his superior or to the court. Sometimes the investigators are decent folk and tell about the situation as it is, that so far there is no opportunity of familiarization, one can make an agreement with these ones».

Due to the necessity of drawing the attention to this problem at the high level, lawyers of the Committee for Prevention of Torture will submit an application to the central office of the Investigative Committee of Russia.


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January 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join club members at Big River Bowling, 2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport at 11:00am. $5 for two games, including shoes. Billiards are also available for $2.00 per hour. Only twosomes and foursomes. Wear masks. Every other lane will be used for social distancing.

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