- The weakness of human reason leads to ultimate, complete skepticism.
- The misery of man without God is the ordinary human condition.
- Scientific knowledge cannot provide haappiness.
- There is the need for grace to be moral and happy.
- It is the nature of science that it is at best only hypothetical.
- Mathematics is true only as an axiom system.
- Ultimate knowledge is based on faith.
- Man has no choice but to seek God or reject him.
- With faith, one can provide 'proofs' of the Christian religion.
Blaise Pascal, mathematician, physicist, religious philosopher, inventor of the first digital calculator, was born at Clermont on June 19, 1623, and died at Paris on August 19, 1662.
His father, a local judge at Clermont, and himself of some scientific reputation, moved to Paris in 1631, partly to prosecute his own scientific studies, partly to carry on the education of his only son, who had already displayed exceptional ability. Pascal was kept at home in order to ensure his not being overworked, and with the same object it was directed that his education should be at first confined to the study of languages, and should not include any mathematics.
This naturally excited the boy's curiosity, and one day, being then twelve years old, he asked in what geometry consisted. His tutor replied that it was the science of constructing exact figures and of determining the proportions between their different parts. Pascal, stimulated no doubt by the injunction against reading it, gave up his play-time to this new study, and in a few weeks had discovered for himself many properties of figures, and in particular the proposition that the sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to two right angles. His father, struck by this display of ability, gave him a copy of Euclid's Elements, a book which Pascal read with avidity and soon mastered.
At the age of fourteen he was admitted to the weekly meetings of Roberval, Mersenne, Mydorge, and other French geometricians; from which, ultimately, the French Academy sprung. At sixteen Pascal wrote an essay on conic sections; and in 1641, at the age of eighteen, he constructed the first arithmetical machine, an instrument which, eight years later, he further improved. His correspondence with Fermat about this time shews that he was then turning his attention to analytical geometry and physics. He repeated Torricelli's experiments, by which the pressure of the atmosphere could be estimated as a weight, and he confirmed his theory of the cause of barometrical variations by obtaining at the same instant readings at different altitudes on the hill of Puy-de-Dôme.
In 1653 he had to administer his father's estate. He now took up his old life again, and made several experiments on the pressure exerted by gases and liquids; it was also about this period that he invented the arithmetical triangle, and together with Fermat created the calculus of probabilities. He was meditating marriage when an accident again turned the current of his thoughts to a religious life. He was driving a four-in-hand on November 23, 1654, when the horses ran away; the two leaders dashed over the parapet of the bridge at Neuilly, and Pascal was saved only by the traces breaking. He considered this a special summons to abandon the world. He wrote an account of the accident on a small piece of parchment, which for the rest of his life he wore next to his heart, to perpetually remind him of his covenant; and shortly moved to Port Royal, where he continued to live until his death in 1662. Constitutionally delicate, he had injured his health by his incessant study; from the age of seventeen or eighteen he suffered from insomnia and acute dyspepsia, and at the time of his death was physically worn out.
In 'Pensées' Pascal wrote: "Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion is not contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next make it attractive, make good men wish it were true, and then show that it is."
Pascal's studies deeply influenced the development of modern essay writing. The idea of intuition as presented in Pensées had an impact on the philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), Edmund Husserl (1859-1938), and Henri Bergson (1859-1941). Also the popularity of Provincial Letters has remained undiminished.
Pascal was among the first noteworthy philosophers who seriously questioned the existence of God. When he imagined himself arguing with somebody who was constitutionally unable to believe, Pascal could find no arguments to convince him. He concluded that belief in God could only be a matter of personal choice. This basically revolutionary approach to the problem of God's existence has never been officially accepted by any church.
Pascal died at the age of 39 in the house of one of his sisters in intense pain after a malignant growth in his stomach spread to the brain.


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Anchorage Assembly Approves Muldoon Park
Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak
Photos © Jerrianne Lowther: Chester Creek in natural creekbed east of Muldoon Road.
The Anchorage Assembly voted Tuesday to designate land at the center of a controversy in East Anchorage for a park.
The Assembly voted 9-2 to designate the land near the intersection of Muldoon and Debarr streets for use as a park.
East Anchorage Assembly member Adam Trombley, wrote the ordinance approved by the Assembly. He says the park is a win for the community he represents.
Photo © Jerrianne Lowther: Realigned creek near Grass Creek Village & Begich Middle School west of Muldoon.
"Well I mean, my gosh, look at the area. I mean you have very high density housing – very tight. You do have some parks intermixed in there but not a lot of open green spaces," Trombley said. "I think that's going to enhance the property value. People are gonna want to move there because hey look – there's a huge park there's a huge park there. I'm from a young family. I'm gonna wanna move near the area because there's a huge park. That's gonna help redevelop the area according to the east district plan."
Trombley is fighting for re-election against candidates Pete Petersen, a former state representative, and Mao Tosi, a former NFL player and community activist who manages the Northway Mall.
The municipality purchased the nearly 30 acres of land in 2006 for $5 million from the federal government, which had seized it in a drug case.
Chester Creek runs through the property, and East Anchorage residents have been pushing for a park there for several years.
Mayor Dan Sullivan has fought to keep the land near the street for commercial purposes and could veto the Assembly's decision. Sullivan has seven days, until March 18 to veto the decision. However, the assembly could override his veto with 8 votes.
Some Assembly members said the body should have waited until the East Anchorage district was finished in August before making a decision.
Assembly members Chris Birch and Amy Demboski were the only no votes on changing the designation of the land for a park.
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Q: DynamicProperties in Spring Data Neo4j 4 I'm using DynamicProperties of Spring Data Neo4j 3.x. I'm missing this class in Spring Data Neo4j 4.0.0.M1 (SDN4). I there a new concept in SDN4 to store dynamic property values?
A DynamicProperties property on a @NodeEntity stores all its properties dynamically on the underlying node itself.
The key/value pairs of the DynamicProperties member are stored on the node with the keys prefixed with the property name that is returned by DelegatingFieldAccessorFactory#getNeo4jPropertyName(Field).
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At the moment, our primary concern is fixing bugs, and addressing core missing functionality, but this feature is under discussion to be included as soon as possible. We will need to do some design work in order to implement it, because the underlying architecture of SDN has changed considerably in SDN 4.
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After 2 years of severe testing in the LS market, we are releasing these in the 3800 market as our high performance lifter, superior to the common LS7 lifter that we also sell. We have had many customers tell us they work very well on stock engines, mildly modified engines, and most of all highly modified valve trains. Like with all valve train modifications different length push rods maybe needed. Measuring with a push rod length checker is always recommended. Externally they look just like an LS7 lifter.
When engines are equipped with a hydraulic camshaft, high rpm is limited by the improper position of the internal piston as the lifter inevitably "pumps up". This improper location results in open valves and therefore leads to lost power. These lifters are almost required for any 3800 car shifting above 6000rpm because they help with the typical 5600rpm dip. LS7 lifters are preloaded and have to be installed between 3/8 and 3/4 turn (vs. 1/2 to 1.5 turns on stock lifters) It's recommended to use a pushrod length checker.
To check for lifter preload or lifter squish you need to first get to zero lash. Turn the engine over so that one valve on a cylinder is open. Because one is open, you know the other is closed, meaning the lifter is sitting on the base circle. With that lifter on the base circle loosen the rocker bolt and then retighten with one hand while spinning the pushrod with the other. This way you can tell when everything first makes contact (the valve is touching the rocker tip, the pushrod is touching the rocker & and lifter and the lifter is touching the cam). At this point of first contact you are at zero lash. Everything past this point is lifter preload. Continue to tighten the rocker bolt until the bolt hits its snug point. This is how much lifter preload you have. Each 1/2 turn of the rocker bolt is ~.050 of lifter preload. Your goal is to have between 1/2 turn and 1.5 turns if you have stock lifters or 3/8 turn to 1/2 turn if you have Comp lifters. As you can see the stockers have a lot more room for error.


THE OWNERS Julia Thompson, an interior designer, her husband Paul, who works in TV, and their son Frank, 10. Plus Coco the wheaten terrier.
THE PROPERTY A Georgian townhouse in south London. On the upper-ground floor are living and cinema areas, with a study on the half-landing. The lower-ground floor has a kitchen-diner, family area, utility room and WC. The master bedroom suite is on the first floor, while the second floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom.


your activities are regarded as an 'enterprise', for example – if you buy land with the intention of developing it for immediate resale at a profit.
Even a one-off property transaction may be an enterprise.
You will need an ABN If you are required to register for GST.
you are not carrying on an enterprise if your property transactions are for private purposes, such as constructing or selling your family home.
If you do not register for GST and you are required to do so, you may have to pay GST on the sales you have made since the date you became required to register – even if you did not include GST in the price of those sales.
Penalties and interest may also apply. You may also be entitled to claim GST credits for some of the things you acquired to develop the property.
may be eligible to claim credits for the GST included in the price of goods and services you buy for your business.
Note: When we say 'supply' we mean a sale, lease, transfer of rights, or similar dealings in property.
A contract should not simply state that the transaction is 'subject to GST' as this does not clarify whether the contract price includes or excludes GST.
a clause that specifies whether the GST (if any) has been determined by reference to the margin scheme. You may also have a separate written agreement that the margin scheme is being applied to the sale.
Consideration should also be given to any clauses that limit the liability of either the vendor or purchaser if the GST treatment included in the contract is later found to be incorrect.
If you are registered, or required to be registered for GST, when you sell a property you may receive adjustments for costs such as council and water rates. These form part of the settlement amount on which GST is calculated and will affect the amount you receive from the purchaser.
These adjustments are part of the amount payable for the property and you must include them on your activity statement at G1 and take them into account when determining the amount GST to include at 1A.
GSTD 2006/3 Goods and services tax: are settlement adjustments taken into account to determine the consideration for the supply or acquisition of real property?
You can claim an input tax credit for any GST included in payments for expenses you made for your GST-registered business. We will refer to this as a 'GST credit'.
You can generally claim a GST credit if you purchase property or land for your enterprise under a standard land contract, providing GST was included in the sale price. You can claim this credit on your activity statement for the tax period when settlement occurs.
have purchased residential premises, such as a room, unit or an apartment which you lease to a business that then supplies it as hotel accommodation with other facilities.
If you are entitled to claim GST credits, you must hold a valid tax invoice issued by the seller when you lodge your activity statement. You cannot use a settlement statement or a contract of sale in place of a tax invoice to claim GST credits.
You also cannot claim GST credits when purchasing the family home, as this is a private expense.
Your entitlement to a GST credit ends four years from the due date of the activity statement for the reporting period in which the credit is claimable.
There have been law changes on certain property transactions which started on 1 July 2018.
The property transactions affected are taxable supplies of new residential premises or potential residential land. Contracts for these transactions entered into before, on, or after 1 July 2018 are impacted by the changes. There is transitional relief available for suppliers and purchasers that have entered into contracts before 1 July 2018.
Instead of paying the full contract price to the GST registered supplier (for example, vendors, sellers, property developers) at settlement, a purchaser is now required to withhold an amount from the contract price and pay that amount directly to us.
An adjustment may need to be made on your activity statement if your actual use of the property has changed from its intended or previous use. An adjustment is a change that increases or decreases your net GST liability for a reporting period.
decreasing adjustments – which decrease your net GST liability for a reporting period.
purchasing farmland GST-free but you intend to use part of the land for an activity that involves making supplies that are not solely taxable or GST-free.
the date you sold the property, and the amount you sold it for.
If you cancel your GST registration after purchasing things (for example, property, building materials, construction services, and so on) for which you claimed GST credits, you may need to make an increasing GST adjustment on your final business activity statement to repay some of those GST credits.
Illegal phoenix activity occurs when a new company is created to continue the business of a company that has been deliberately liquidated to avoid paying its debts. It results in an unfair economic advantage over other competitors through the non-payment of creditors, employee wages, workers compensation, tax and/or superannuation.
Attribution is a fundamental concept in GST law that determines in which tax period you need to account for your GST liabilities and GST credits for your sales, purchases, importations and adjustments.
The basic attribution rules differ depending on whether or not you account for GST on a cash basis.
If you account for GST on a cash basis, you will attribute the GST on a taxable sale to the tax period when you receive the payment for that sale, but only if you receive the payment in that tax period.
Similarly, for purchases, you will attribute the GST credits for a creditable purchase to the tax period when you make the payment, but only if you make the payment in that tax period.
If you don't account for GST on a cash basis (accruals), you will attribute all of the GST payable on your taxable sale to the earlier of the tax period in which you receive any of the payment for that sale, or the tax period in which an invoice is issued for that sale, whichever occurs first.
This means that you may have to account for GST on a taxable sale before you receive payment for that sale.
an invoice is issued to you for that purchase.
This means that you may be entitled to the GST credits before you make any payment for your purchase.
You can keep your accounting records in either paper or electronic format. Regardless of the format you choose, you must keep your record for five years.
any other documentation that supports the way you have applied the law.
Any calculations you make must be fair and reasonable in your circumstances.
If you find you made a mistake relating to property transactions that you did not report, you can let us know by making a voluntary disclosure rather than revising your activity statement.
When you purchase property and you intend to claim GST credits for your purchase, you must make sure you obtain a tax invoice for the sale. You cannot claim GST credits without supporting documentation.
the margin scheme has not been applied.
Contracts for the sale of property are not normally valid tax invoices. You will also need to check that the contract price includes GST.
The term 'residential premises' includes houses, units and flats (not an exhaustive list). It refers to residential premises that provide shelter and contain basic living facilities. It does not include vacant land.
It should be noted that 'residential premises' and 'commercial premises' are separately defined in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (GST Act). While there may be some similar features, they are not the same.
Properties are 'residential premises' if they can be occupied, are occupied, or are intended to be occupied as residences, or for residential accommodation, regardless of the term of occupation. If you are registered, or required to be registered for GST, you must pay GST on the sale of new residential premises you sell as part of an enterprise you carry on.
You are not liable for GST if you sell residential premises that have been previously sold as residential premises. In this guide we refer to those types of premises as 'existing' residential premises to distinguish them from 'new' residential premises.
If you construct new residential premises for one purpose and then use them in a different way you may have to make an adjustment to your GST credits. You do not pay GST on rent or bonds received from residential premises.
Rent and bonds from residential premises.
You can claim GST credits for purchases made in constructing new residential premises for sale.
Residential premises are no longer 'new residential premises' if they were built for sale but are then used solely and continuously for rental for a period at least five years. If the premises are actively marketed for sale while they are rented, they will not be solely used for an input taxed supply during that period and will continue to be new residential premises.
GSTR 2003/3 Goods and services tax: when is a sale of real property a sale of new residential premises?
account for any change in creditable purpose of the property.
You may be entitled to claim GST credits for things you purchase to make the sale.
If you sell residential premises that are no longer new – for example, they were used solely and continuously for rental for more than five years – they are treated as existing residential premises.
You generally pay GST of one-eleventh of the sale price.
If you are eligible to use the margin scheme (a GST concession for taxable supplies of property) you only pay GST of one-eleventh of the margin. The margin is the difference between the price you sell the property for and the applicable cost base.
how the property was acquired (for example, from an associate, inherited, as part of a GST-free going concern).
We have a range of guidance products and public GST rulings to help you apply the margin scheme to your circumstances.
If there is a change in your extent of creditable purpose of a thing purchased to use in carrying on your business (that is, the extent to which you acquired the thing to make taxable or GST-free supplies) you may be required to adjust the amount of GST previously claimed on that purchase.
For example, you will need to make an adjustment if you claimed GST credits on constructing new residential premises you intend to sell, but then rent them out or live in them instead.
When this occurs there has been a change in the actual use of the premises, so there has been a change in your extent of creditable purpose. That is, you are going to make input taxed supplies of rent, or are going to use the residential premises for a private purpose and not for business purposes.
In these situations, you must make a GST adjustment on your activity statement in the relevant adjustment period, and repay some of the GST credits you have claimed on purchases such as the construction costs and or the costs involved with purchasing the property.
Conversely, if you construct new residential premises with the intention of renting them, but then sell them instead, you make a decreasing GST adjustment to recoup some of the GST credits that you did not originally claim.
Bob constructs six residential units to sell as part of his business. Bob claims GST credits for all his purchases that relate to constructing the six units.
Bob sells four of the units shortly after they are completed but is unable to sell the other two. Bob decides to stop marketing the two remaining units for sale and start renting them out.
As he is now making input taxed supplies of rent, Bob's original intent to sell the new residential premises as taxable supplies (that is a fully creditable purpose) has changed.
Depending on how many adjustment periods each acquisition has, Bob may need to make an increasing adjustment in relation to the GST credits he claimed for the development of the two rented units, at the next applicable adjustment period.
Kevin is a property developer who is registered for GST. He subdivides a property into two lots and builds a residential unit on each lot. Kevin intends to sell one of the units (Unit 1A) and rent out the other (Unit 1B) for at least 10 years. As he has always planned to rent out one of the units, Kevin only claims GST credits in relation to the construction of Unit 1A and pays GST on the sale of that unit.
Three months after Kevin originally rents out Unit 1B he gets an offer to buy the property, which is too good to refuse. Kevin decides to sell Unit 1B rather than rent it out. GST will be payable on the sale of the premises as they are still considered 'new residential premises'. As Kevin has used the premises differently to his original plan (that is, he will make a taxable sale of the premises instead of using the premises to make an input taxed supply of residential rent), he will need to make a decreasing adjustment to recover some of the GST credits he did not claim.
If you build a property for sale but then decide to rent it out while you are trying to find a buyer, you will need to keep records to show that you are holding the property for a 'dual purpose' – that is, you intend to rent the property while trying to sell it by actively marketing it for sale.
Helki builds a new residential property with the intention of selling it. Helki claimed full GST credits on the acquisition of the property and the construction costs.
continue to actively market the property for sale.
Because Helki's use of the property has changed from the way she originally intended, she has a change in extent of creditable purpose and has to make an adjustment to repay some of the credits she claimed.
GSTR 2000/24 Goods and services tax: Division 129 – making adjustments for changes in extent of creditable purpose.
An off-the-plan purchase occurs when you enter into a contract to purchase new residential premises before construction is completed. At this stage, you are purchasing a contractual right to have the premises built.
Generally, you pay a deposit and sign a contract with the developer. You pay the balance of the purchase price on settlement.
On settlement, you are purchasing new residential premises and the purchase price will include GST. You may be required to pay this GST amount directly to us under GST at settlement.
However, if you sell the contractual right before settlement, GST may apply to that sale.
The activities involved in selling an off-the-plan property may constitute an enterprise, in which case you may need to register for GST.
You cannot claim GST credits for anything you purchase to sell existing residential premises (that is, residential premises that are not new), and you are not liable for GST on the sale. If you sell existing premises where part of the building contains residential premises accommodation and part is commercial premises (mixed supply), GST may apply proportionately to the commercial part on the sale.
Consider your GST at settlement notification requirements when selling existing residential premises.
If you purchase existing residential premises, the sale from the vendor to you is input taxed, so you cannot claim a GST credit on the purchase.
Estella sells a two-storey building that has a veterinary surgery downstairs (a taxable supply) and residential premises upstairs (an input-taxed supply). This is a mixed supply and GST will apply to the taxable part.
cannot claim GST credits for anything you purchase or import to lease the premises.
There are GST implications you should be aware of if you engage in a 'build-to- rent' property development.
'Build-to-rent' property developments provide residential rental accommodation. They may also be referred to as 'multi-family' property developments.
The leasing of residential premises is generally input taxed. This means GST does not apply to the rent and you can't claim GST credits on construction and other ongoing costs.
are registered or required to be registered for GST, you can't claim GST credits for construction or ongoing costs to the extent that your acquisitions relate to the leasing of residential premises.
There are different GST rules if you are an endorsed charity, gift deductible entity or a government school making GST-free supplies of residential accommodation.
If you are unsure of the correct GST treatment for your build-to-rent property development, we recommend you seek advice from your tax advisor or us.


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Boris Johnson Confirms England's Nationwide Lockdown Will End On December 2
by : Mike Williams on : 02 Nov 2020 15:52
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reiterated that England's second lockdown will only last four weeks – despite experts and members of his own cabinet suggesting otherwise.
Only yesterday, November 1, did the PM's own cabinet minister Michael Gove suggest that it could extend beyond a month, with the announced end date of December 2 serving as more of a 'let's see where we are by then' review date.
As it stands, the R number is above one in 'most parts of England'.
With all pubs, restaurants, gyms, and other places deemed 'non-essential' businesses set to close their doors by the stroke of midnight on Wednesday, November 4, the only places that will remain open as of Thursday will be essential businesses. These include supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors' surgeries, as well as all levels of educational facilities, from nurseries through to universities.
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At a press conference this afternoon, November 2, the PM insisted the second lockdown would only be for four weeks in order to get the infection rate – and, in turn, the death toll – down.
Johnson said, 'Let me stress that these restrictions are time limited. After four weeks – on Wednesday, December 2 – they will expire and we intend to return to a tiered system on a local and regional basis according to the latest data and trends.'
The prime minister added that Parliament will have a vote to agree on the best way forward for the country.
Johnson reiterated the new rules of what's dubbed 'lockdown 2', by saying:
From Thursday, November 2, in England, people will only be able to leave their homes for specific reasons including: for education; for work if you cannot work from home; for exercise and recreation outdoors […]; for medical reasons; to escape injury and harm; to shop for food and essentials; and to provide care for vulnerable people or as a volunteer.
Despite the scientific evidence suggesting another lockdown is required, Tory backbenchers remain divided over the decision due to the damage lockdown does to the economy.
Addressing this, Johnson said, 'To those of you in the House who believe we shouldn't go into a national lockdown, let me spell out the medical and moral disaster we face. If we allow our health system to be overwhelmed, exactly as our data system now suggests, this would not only be a disaster for thousands of COVID patients.'
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Many, however, remain angry at Johnson for waiting so long to act, especially after recently mocking Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for suggesting the nation go into a lockdown for a period of a fortnight.
The hope is the R number – the rate of infection – falls significantly between now and the start of December, in order to avoid further anguish of an extension over Christmas itself.
The government has also announced a return of the furlough pay scheme that sees it pay 80% of the salary of those affected by lockdown closures.
In regards to a vaccine, Johnson said that England has a 'real prospect' of vaccine becoming available by the first quarter of 2021. He added that he believes the technical developments being made will 'enable us to beat the virus by the spring'.
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Teachers reflect on favorite teachers
Teachers choose the teachers they wish they had in high schoold
Ashley Manheim, Editor-in-Chief|November 21, 2019
Mrs. Krievs would want Ms. Pfund to teach her in English if she were in high school. (Left to Right: Mrs. Fischer and Ms. Pfund)
Midlothian High School's teachers dedicate the majority of their lives to fostering the minds of their students, preparing them for life after high school, whether that manifests in college, the workforce, or other possibilities. Teachers play an invaluable role in society, influencing and enriching countless high school students.
Each teacher brings a different essential element to life at Midlo, working to make the school a home for many students. However, educators not only spread their content knowledge to students, they also share valuable wisdom acquired over sometimes extensive careers that span years in the education field. All of these contributors make teachers extremely important influencers for a variety of different reasons.
When asked which of Midlothian's teachers they would have liked to have had during their own high school experiences, their responses convey a deep respect and admiration for their colleagues.
If you were a student at Midlothian High School, which one teacher would you wish to have and why?
Mrs. Jennifer Krievs: "Ms. Pfund because she was MY student in AP English Literature and Service Learning."
Mr. Nicholas Kirkbride: "I would like to take Mr. Sharobim for a math class because math was never my strong suit when I was a high school student. Given the opportunity to learn from a teacher who has fully mastered their craft would be a great benefit to any student; plus, both teachers and students have a tremendous amount of respect for his abilities and kindness. Over my years teaching at Midlothian, I have heard several different students across several different graduating classes refer to him as a "Math God" and who better to learn from than someone with that nickname and clout?"
Mrs. Carolyn Manheim: "If I were a student, I would want to have Mrs. Madeleine Smith as a teacher. She is very smart and very funny. She is the most authentic person you will ever meet. She has a great sense of humor and a quick wit. She can make me laugh until I cry. She is a wonderful person with a gentle soul. She also has a lot of spunk. I admire her independence and that she always stays true to herself. Also, I would want to have Mr. Eliot. Mr. Eliot is so hilariously funny, and he doesn't even realize it. He is another person who can make me laugh until I cry. He should do stand-up comedy instead of teach because he would make more money!"
Mrs. Yvonne Mullins: "I would want to have Mrs. Dinsmore. Every time I walk by her room, she is teaching with enthusiasm, her students are engaged, and I have never heard a student say one bad thing about her. I would want to be in her room and have her as my teacher. I also feel she makes each and every student feel special."
Ms. Mary Vesely: "If I was a student, I would like to have taken Mrs. Bennett's World History class. Mrs. Bennett brings passion and excitement to the subject by making the content relevant and relatable to her students."
Mrs. Monica Van Arsdale: "Without a second thought, I would love to take a class from Mr. Sharobim."
Mrs. Renee Fiege: "I think it would be Mr. Abell. I think he has an interesting perspective about history and clearly has a passion for what he teaches."
Mr. Kevin Thomas: "That is tough because there are so many great teachers here, but I guess I'd have to say Mrs. Warriner. I have never had a student who didn't talk about how great she was. The students seem to really love her and the way she teaches. I've heard kids talk about how tough her class is but how she goes out of her way to make sure everyone comprehends the content. There is not a single Zero MM where her classroom isn't busting out at the seams with students wanting extra help from her, and she obliges with a smile on her face!"
Mrs. Jackie Tully: "If I could take any class at Midlo, I would choose to have Mr. Fletcher teach me how to play guitar. When I was in high school, I would have LOVED to have learned to play guitar from such a patient, kind teacher.
Mrs. Mary Williams: "I wish I could be a student in Mr. Sharibim's class! He has a lovely mix of kindness and patience, while at the same time such a deep level of understanding of mathematics that it is wonderful to learn from him."
Mrs. Julie Trost: "I have always liked teachers who connect with the students, regardless of the subject. I think I would like Mrs. Warriner as a teacher."
Mr. Chris Eliot: "If I were a student at Midlothian High School, I would want to be in Mrs. Manheim's class because I would learn how to keep my business great in America. In addition, I would serve as an officer in the DECA club and work to make it the greatest in the state."
Mr. Badr Sharobim: "Mr. Fletcher, I love music, and I wish I learned how to play the violin."
Mrs. Travis Jimenez: "I would love to be in Mr. Wilson's history class because he is an expert in his craft. I would love to be in Mr. Kirkbride's class because psychology is something about which I know very little. I would love to be in Ms. Trost's class because I need all the help that I can get in math, and I know that she is an excellent teacher. I would love to be in Mr. Parker's AP Chemistry class because I think I might understand it if he were my teacher. I would love to have Mrs. Tully because I would like to experience what it's like to be a subject in Tullyland. And Mr. Fout's AP US class would also be amazing. If, however, I had to pick only one….I would pick Mr. Cheatham's Theory of Knowledge class because I love all the connections to learning that I experience vicariously through my IB students who are in his class, and it would be awesome to learn about this topic first-hand."
Dr. Shawn Abel: "That's a really tough question as we have so many amazing teachers. I really can't answer that one as I have the privilege of visiting classes throughout the school year and am constantly impressed by the passion and quality of instruction provided by so many of our teachers."
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Adam Brozowski Shows How to Interview a Dance Legend
A highlight of the lindy hop dance event Swingin at the Savoy 2019 last weekend was the panel discussion with legendary dancers Norma Miller and Chester Whitmore, facilitated by Seattle-based dancer Adam Brozowski. It was a packed house of eager swing enthusiasts, happy to get to engage with these two remarkable humans on a Saturday evening.
I have been developing an online course on how to conduct interviews for my job. So I've been thinking a lot about the many aspects of being an effective interviewer. There are the basics of course: ask good questions, know your subject, maintain eye contact, etc. But there's so much more.
Adam skillfully demonstrated how to bring the best out of his guests and create a unique experience for his audience. Some of of the things I noticed.
Adam knew when to allow his guest to go off on a tangent, and when to bring them back to the topic. This is huge. I've participated in and led several interviews with Norma Miller. I know how challenging it can be to channel her irrepressible energy, and keep an interview focused when she runs off on a tangent. Adam made it look easy.
Adam knew how to give Norma just enough information. Adam asked, "I understand that you got your start as a young woman working with a man who had a particularly distinctive facial feature. Do you know who I'm talking about?" That got Norma talking about how she was recruited as a teenager by "Twist Mouth" George to be his partner in a dance contest.
Adam knew when to give in to Norma's whims, like when she decided to do an impromptu rendition of one of her songs, with Adam and Chester performing the choreography that they clearly were still working on. Such a delightful spontaneous moment that we all got to witness together.
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Adam focused the conversation on topics that would be fresh and interesting for his audience. He asked an intriguing question: "Of all the women in Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, when the war came and all the men got drafted, you were the only one who kept dancing. Why was that?" Norma talked about how she moved up from a lindy hop dancer to a headlining entertainer, choreographer, dance troupe leader, and more. This helped us all to understand better Norma's tremendous willpower, drive, and desire to achieve success, no matter the odds against her.
So in short, Adam did a fantastic job.
But that was not the best Norma interview I've ever seen. That award goes to Naomi Uyama at ILHC 2017, when she interviewed a powerful assemblage of kick-ass female dancers Norma Miller, Sugar Sullivan and Jean Veloz. Naomi managed so smoothly and skillfully this opinionated and cantankerous bunch like a pro. Check it out below.
So so great!
I'm looking forward to seeing the video of the Swingin at the Savoy panel discussion, which should be released soon.
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My 10-year-old daughter Clara shifted nervously as she sat on stage waiting her turn in her elementary school's spelling bee this January. Most of the fourth- and fifth-grade competitors surrounding her in the combination gym/cafeteria/auditorium sat rigidly, their faces set in grim concentration. But that was nothing compared to the tension in the audience: We parents squirmed in our seats, sighing and gasping and holding our breaths as our kids slowly spelled their words.
In the weeks leading up to the contest, Clara had come home with study lists and strategies for success. Her dad and I did our best to prepare her, but it wasn't easy for our daughter to stay focused. A dreamy child, Clara spends her after-school hours sketching and painting, writing stories and talking to friends. She loves words, as anyone who has held a conversation with her knows. But memorization is not the same as communication, and spelling word after word (that she'd rather be inserting in a juicy story) didn't exactly light her up.
I still remember excruciatingly well the moment I was ousted from my own fourth-grade spelling bee.
When the big event came, Clara wasn't the first competitor eliminated, but it didn't take long for her to face defeat. "Glands" was her downfall. She heard "glance" and that's what she spelled: right letters, wrong word. After she left the stage, I found her standing in the hall with her eyes reddened, composing herself and trying not to cry. "In an hour, you'll have forgotten all about this," I said to comfort her.
But that was a lie. I still remember excruciatingly well the moment I was ousted from my own fourth-grade spelling bee. Thirty-two years earlier, I'd snagged one of the top two spots in my school to advance to the district bee. There I was defeated by the word "trapeze," one I'd seen dozens of times and really knew how to spell, I swear. As it turns out, in a high-stakes, high-stress situation like a spelling bee, "knowing" doesn't always save you.
And I'm hardly alone. Just ask any room full of adults if they remember their school spelling bee, and I bet you that most, if not all, can recall not just the experience, but also the very word that brought them down. The comments on my Instagram post about Clara's spelling bee loss illustrate this: 20, 30, 40 years later, we still remember the moment we learned that you can study really hard at something and still fail. That sometimes life is unfair. That it's not always enough to be "naturally" good at something.
Meagan Francis and her daughter Clara.Courtesy Meagan Francis
Yes, these are all important, character-developing things to learn. But as I walked away from Clara's spelling bee, feeling just as rotten for the kids who won as for the kids who lost (the winners would be advancing to the district level, so they were going to have to do it all over again!), I reflected on the fact that I held a device in my hand, a "smartphone," that would literally not allow me to misspell a word. Memorization may be a useful skill, but in the world in which our kids are growing up, is a competition that puts rote memorization above all else relevant enough to our daily lives to make the spectacle worthwhile?
Now, before you jump to conclusions, believe me: I'm not just sore because my kid didn't win the spelling bee. I'm not one of those "special snowflake" moms who can't stand the thought of my child failing. I don't like participation trophies and I have no problem with competitive activities. In general, I'm a big fan of hard lessons and I tend to take an old-school approach to self-discipline.
But I also know that these days, success is determined not by the data stored in your personal memory bank but by how nimble you can be in accessing the endlessly available information stored elsewhere. And to me, the spelling bee stands out as a particularly outdated ritual that embodies the disconnect between the way kids are still expected to learn and the world they'll navigate once school is over.
Let's face it: We adults love our kids to have the same experiences as the ones we grew up with, so we're often not very good at questioning why we still do something, decade after decade after decade. While there may be a place for that throwback, the spelling bee, I question its usefulness as a regular, celebrated, schoolwide event at the elementary-school level.
Spelling bees, it's argued, do little to promote literacy in a useful way. I can only imagine that they're sheer torture for kids with learning disabilities. It's true that at an elite level, spelling is about more than memorization— to be a great speller, you need to learn about the origins of words and how they are used — but let's be honest here: Is your average fourth-grader really excited about etymology?
Speaking of elite spellers, this week, more than 500 children ranging from 8- to 15-years-old will compete in Maryland for a $50,000 prize in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The event will be televised on ESPN, and if I happen to be near a television when it's on, I'll probably watch it (as well as I can see it, that is, while peeking nervously from behind my fingers). Similar to watching the Olympics, observing really freaky-smart kids spell words I've never even heard of can't help but keep me entertained.
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But while the savant-level competitors who can make it to the national stage are impressive, to say the least, I can't say I'd encourage any of my kids to take on that level of stress — especially considering all the free time they'd be giving up to make it. Of course, none of my kids have the kind of focus, drive, attention span and spelling talent to compete at that level, either. More than likely, neither do yours.
For me, what it really boils down to is this: We just can't do it all. In a typical day, more is expected of Clara than it was of me 32 years ago. She has more to learn and more to do, both during and after school. Teachers, as well, are more strapped than ever before, sometimes barely able to fit all the required standards into their day. There's less time and less money for lots of important things: creativity, the arts, reading for pleasure, play — or simply doing nothing, something today's kids rarely get to experience.
There's less time and less money for lots of important things: creativity, the arts, reading for pleasure, play — or simply doing nothing.
So when we encourage kids to spend hours practicing for an event in place of creating, doing homework, dreaming, playing or just hanging out with their families —then disrupt the school day for an hour or two to fill a gym with kids either being spectators or participating in a particular competition — we're sending a pretty clear message to all involved: This is important.
I'm just asking. Is it, really?
Next year, Clara will face the option of doing the spelling bee again. She's a people-pleaser and I can see her downplaying the stress and disappointment she went through this year in hopes of making her teachers, parents and classmates proud. Of course, I won't discourage her if she wants to compete, but I want to make sure that's really what she wants to do, given all the sacrifice that goes along with it.
Personally, I think she's got better things to do, and I have a feeling she'll agree.
Meagan Francis is a writer, mother of five and co-host of The Mom Hour podcast. She lives with her family in Michigan.


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Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) is partnering with local schools to educate students on the RV industry in Elkhart County, the RV Capital of the World, and equip students for future RV manufacturing employment opportunities. The Thor Industries LEAP (Learn, Engage, Achieve, Perform) program, an educational initiative founded in 2017 and designed to capture students' interest in the RV industry, kicks off its second year with a visit to North Wood Middle School in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District.
The program also helps local school districts meet Indiana's educational requirements of applied learning and real-world experience. The three curriculum levels, fifth grade, eighth grade and high school, provide students with a differentiated educational experience to meet their varying needs. In addition to touring RVs and trailers, fifth grade students are introduced to the RV industry and learn about Thor Industries' role in its community, while eighth grade students are assigned projects and problem-solving activities and receive an initial look into RV-related career pathways. High school students experience another level of career development as they are equipped for potential employment in the RV industry through in-depth training and internship opportunities.
This fall, 18 Elkhart County schools are confirmed to participate in the LEAP program, and more are expected for the spring semester.
"Our goal is for 5,000 students to engage in this hands-on experience during this school year alone," said Rick Schutt, Thor Industries Director of Community Engagement. "It was encouraging to see local school districts respond so positively to the program in its first year, and we're confident growing these local partnerships will continue to strengthen Thor's relationship with the greater Elkhart community.


Thank you for your interest in working on the Detroit Princess Riverboat! Although you, as a potential employee, could skip to the questions of interest, it is highly recommended that you read this entire document, as these are common questions and general information about the job you are considering. After reading this, if you are interested in applying for a position with the Detroit Princess, please click the application link, and submit your completed application.
1. What do you look for in an employee?
2. What type of venue is this?
3. Where does the boat go?
4. What positions are you filling/what do you pay?
5. When are you hiring?
6. How old do I need to be?
8. Do I need a Drug Test to work Detroit Princess?
9. Can I work part time/what are the hours?
10. Is there job training?
11. Is there a uniform?
Working on the riverboat can be a challenging but fun and exciting experience. On the riverboat, we have performers who are on stage for the show, but it is truly our staff that set the stage for a special riverboat excursion through the positive attitudes and smiles which help our guests feel welcome and part of a unique atmosphere.
We are looking for staff with a great attitudes and strong work ethics. We find this atmosphere can both be professional and fun and we like our employees to have great people skills and the ability think on their feet and handle constantly changing situations. We value employees with commitment to their job and the boat. This environment is more of a team atmosphere than just individual roles. We are all working towards the same goal; to give the customer an incredible boating experience!
In addition, our marine staff needs to be able to obtain an MMD (Merchant Mariner Document) from the United States Coast Guard. Essentially, this is a background check, drug screen, and the way the US government checks that the employees of a ship are of high character. Please see details in further questions, and refer to the USCG website linked below.
In addition, our staff needs to be able to obtain an MMD (Merchant Mariner Document) from the United States Coast Guard. Essentially, this is a background check, drug screen, and the way the US government checks that the employees of a ship are of high character. Please see details in further questions, and refer to the USCG website linked below.
Having run a boat in Lansing, Michigan for over 30 years, the leaders of the Detroit Princess have many years experience operating riverboats. We have regularly scheduled cruises with entertainment, mostly live. There are public and private cruises on board, our four interior dining decks affording us great variety in the type of party. Most cruises have a tasty standard buffet which has been developed over the years, while some private parties opt for a varied menu. Explore our website for more information and variety of our cruises.
The boat cruises are generally two and a half to three hours long, journeying from Hart Plaza past the Renaissance Center, Chene Park, Belle Isle and then turning around to cruise past the Canadian side of the river to the Ambassador Bridge, and then back to our dock. Though our cruising schedule is fairly regular, our employee shifts tend to vary. We try to work with employees and outside commitments as much as possible, though there are times when it just is not possible.
What positions are you filling/what do you pay?
We incorporate training in the job, though some experience is helpful. Experienced bartenders are preferred.
We traditionally hire most of our staff in the spring and early summer. Once you submit your application online, please wait until we contact you. We will read applications submitted when staff is needed and will contact the best qualified applicants for interviews. Applications can be submitted year round, as we will have additional intermittent hiring through the season. However, if you are submitting applications late in the year, you might not be hired for quite some time.
For our boat, we are hiring staff 18 years and older. Bartenders need to be 21 or older for our company.
All applications should be submitted online (see link at bottom of page). We will contact you if we are interested in interviewing you for a position.
Do I need a Drug Test to work Detroit Princess?
YES! We require pre-employment drug testing. In addition, as you are working on a U.S.C.G. regulated vessel, you will be subject to a random drug testing program throughout your employment.
Can I work part time/what are the hours?
Yes, we will be hiring part time and full time employees. The shifts and hours vary based upon the cruise schedule. See the cruise schedule online for sample hours that the boat cruises.
Yes, we will be hosting training sessions for our employees. You will be required to attend, as certain trainings are mandatory as a vessel for Homeland Security. For most positions, we hire experienced and inexperienced staff. We do, however, require the bartenders to be experienced.
Yes. Uniform shirts will be provided. Employees are responsible for following the dress policy, as you are a representative for our company. Employees will provide their own black, plain belted pants and black shoes (such as tennis shoes or work shoes). This job involves a lot of movement from our employees, as the rooms are large, and the boat is really large. Employees will be carrying many things, including food to buffets, so we expect them to wear shoes made for that type of activity.


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George Strait will reissue his 72-song boxed set, Strait Out of the Box: Part 1, on Sept. 13, available exclusively at Walmart. Originally released in 1995, Strait Out of the Box covers George's recordings from 1976 to 1995 and features 31 No. 1 singles, including "You Look So Good in Love," "All My Ex's Live…… More
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Tim McGraw is showing no signs of writer's block. After collaborating with Jon Meacham to pen Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest and the Music That Made a Nation, Tim has authored a new fitness book, Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life. According to the press release, the new lifestyle…… More
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After John Conlee, Chris Janson and Craig Morgan surprised Luke Combs with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry on June 11, Luke was officially inducted into the esteemed organization on July 16 by musical heroes Vince Gill and Joe Diffie. During his set, Luke performed No. 1 hits "When It Rains It Pours"…… More
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Jordan Davis and wife Kristen announced they are expecting their first child. "Very blessed to announce that me and my amazing wife are expecting our first child…Baby Davis will be here soon," said Jordan via Twitter. Jordan and Kristen were married in March 2017. Jordan, who is currently on tour with Old Dominion, has scored…… More
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This is the film that literally started a trend. Within a decade, submarine films would make a huge comeback in the big-budget film industry. Titles like Crimson Tide, U-571, and K-19: The Widowmaker all took a little from Red October. Maybe the Cold War is over, but our fascination with that modern version of cowboys and Indians doesn't seem to have waned much in the last nearly 20 years. While our relationship with Russia might be up and down over the last two decades, there is still a part of our culture that can't seem to let go of that classic game of good guys and bad guys. It's not unique to the former Soviet Union by any means. World War II has been over for more than 60 years, but the occasional Nazi bad guys still make their presence known from time to time. Maybe it's those accents. Whatever the reason, the seemingly dated subject matter of Red October is never a liability to the film. When Red October came out, the Soviet Union had just fallen a mere two years earlier, and there were some who suggested the film was an inappropriate reminder of those recent bygone days and might even be considered a slap in the face to the new regime in Russia. Fortunately this was not one of those instances where Hollywood let its often hypocritical sense of political correctness get in the way of a great film.
Jack Ryan (Baldwin) is a CIA analyst. When he comes across a spy photograph of a new Russian submarine, the Red October, he becomes concerned about a new feature. It appears two very large doors, too big for torpedoes, have been added to the standard Typhoon class vessel. He travels to Langley and meets with his boss (Jones) to have the pictures studied. When it's discovered that the pictures could be a "caterpillar drive", a silent running technology, Ryan finds himself advising the President's National Security Advisors. The ship is now out to sea, and the Russians appear to have gotten suddenly very nervous. Is the ship run by a rogue commander with glorious visions of nuking the US? Ryan thinks he wants to defect, and now he must convince an entire chain of command to give Ramius the chance to do just that. Ramius must avoid the entire Russian fleet and convince the Americans of his intentions.
Alec Baldwin was actually a bit of a newcomer at the time. He was coming off five years on television with Knott's Landing and had just recently landed a couple of film roles. He appeared an unlikely actor to fill the shoes of Clancy's hero. To his credit, Baldwin pulled the job off. He played a somewhat nuanced Ryan, portraying his changing confidence levels with some nice moments. Of course, Harrison Ford's later take on the role was more up to the heroic guy I envisioned reading the original work, but Baldwin was actually better than he now gets credit for. The star of the film can't be argued. I was skeptical at the time hearing that Sean Connery would play Ramius, the Russian sub captain. I wasn't sure I could buy a Russian with a decidedly Welsh accent. I couldn't have been more wrong. Connery inhabited the role completely. You'll never doubt for a second that he is who he says he is. I think it might well be his best performance, even when you include his trademark Bond outings. There are some remarkable supporting roles to be found here as well. Sam Neill as Ramius' second in command is a subtle but strong presence. He almost seems to not be there until an expression or a simple sentence delivers the goods. Tim Curry has a small but pivotal role as the sub's medical officer. Again, he's not used much, but it's a convincing performance at every turn. Courtney B. Vance plays sonar tech Jonesy. He has the part that must have been tempting to overdo. I could see an Eddie Murphy or Will Smith in this role…really messing it up. He maintains just enough of that cocky attitude but allows us to believe there's some real brain power under the hood. Scot Glenn plays Mancuso, the captain of the American sub, Dallas. Here it's always what he doesn't do that breaks the bank every time. His demeanor made me believe that he could handle himself in any conditions without breaking a sweat. Finally, you can't ever help but love James Earl Jones.
Beyond the excellent cast and script, this is also a very well executed film. One of my favorite moments involves a clever way of avoiding a film filled with English subtitles for all of the Russian. It also saved a lot of actors, I'm sure, from having to deal with difficult dialog. The ship's political officer is quoting from Ramius's unauthorized Bible the story of Armageddon. As he describes the Biblical fury, the camera continues to zoom closer to his lips. As the tension mounts, his voice changes from Russian to English, and as if by divine intervention, we are now granted the ability to hear these men speak in a language we can understand. This was absolutely brilliant. The cinematography also handled the cramped quarters of these subs about as well as I've seen. You know which sub you're on instantly by the lighting. The Red October is showered in an appropriate red light. The Dallas is flooded with much more natural lighting, perhaps tinted toward the yellow part of the spectrum. It's subtle, but you pick up on it almost instantly.
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It took an end to the Cold War to bring out one of the best Cold War films to be made. Perhaps better relations with Russia created an environment where both sides could be played so well. There are villains and good guys on both sides of the Iron Curtain here. A refreshing respite from the white hat/black hat films that more frequently dominate the genre. If you are watching this film for the first time, it is important to try to avoid comparisons between Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and now Ben Affleck. The characters share the same name and job, but they are three totally different characters in four totally different films. Baldwin plays a more reluctant hero, while Ford is … well he's a "Buckaroo".
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AQP9
AQP9, AQP-9, HsT17287, SSC1, T17287, aquaporin 9
External IDs
MGI: 1891066 HomoloGene: 41405 GeneCards: AQP9
Targeted by Drug
phloretin[1]
• porin activity
• carboxylic acid transmembrane transporter activity
• polyol transmembrane transporter activity
• glycerol channel activity
• urea transmembrane transporter activity
• transporter activity
• water transmembrane transporter activity
• purine nucleobase transmembrane transporter activity
• pyrimidine nucleobase transmembrane transporter activity
• amine transmembrane transporter activity
• water channel activity
• urea channel activity
• integral component of membrane
• intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
• membrane
• plasma membrane
• integral component of plasma membrane
• basolateral plasma membrane
• canalicular bile acid transport
• excretion
• water transport
• amine transport
• response to organic substance
• water homeostasis
• response to osmotic stress
• polyol transport
• carboxylic acid transport
• urea transmembrane transport
• immune response
• pyrimidine nucleobase transport
• response to mercury ion
• metabolic process
• glycerol transport
• cellular response to cAMP
• purine nucleobase transport
• carboxylic acid transmembrane transport
• cellular water homeostasis
• purine nucleobase transmembrane transport
• pyrimidine-containing compound transmembrane transport
Sources:Amigo / QuickGO
Q9JJJ3
RefSeq (mRNA)
RefSeq (protein)
Location (UCSC)
Chr 15: 58.14 – 58.19 Mb Chr 9: 71.11 – 71.17 Mb
PubMed search
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Aquaporin-9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AQP9 gene.[4]
The aquaporins/major intrinsic protein are a family of water-selective membrane channels. Aquaporin 9 has greater sequence similarity with AQP3 and AQP7 and they may be a subfamily. Aquaporin 9 allows passage of a wide variety of noncharged solutes. AQP9 stimulates urea transport and osmotic water permeability; there are contradicting reports about its role in providing glycerol permeability. Aquaporin 9 may also have some role in specialized leukocyte functions such as immunological response and bactericidal activity.[4]
Aquaporin
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1 2 "Entrez Gene: AQP9 aquaporin 9".
Ishibashi K, Kuwahara M, Gu Y, et al. (1998). "Cloning and functional expression of a new aquaporin (AQP9) abundantly expressed in the peripheral leukocytes permeable to water and urea, but not to glycerol". Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 244 (1): 268–74. doi:10.1006/bbrc.1998.8252. PMID 9514918.
Tsukaguchi H, Shayakul C, Berger UV, et al. (1998). "Molecular characterization of a broad selectivity neutral solute channel". J. Biol. Chem. 273 (38): 24737–43. doi:10.1074/jbc.273.38.24737. PMID 9733774.
Tsukaguchi H, Weremowicz S, Morton CC, Hediger MA (1999). "Functional and molecular characterization of the human neutral solute channel aquaporin-9". Am. J. Physiol. 277 (5 Pt 2): F685–96. PMID 10564231.
Pastor-Soler N, Bagnis C, Sabolic I, et al. (2001). "Aquaporin 9 expression along the male reproductive tract". Biol. Reprod. 65 (2): 384–93. doi:10.1095/biolreprod65.2.384. PMID 11466204.
Damiano A, Zotta E, Goldstein J, et al. (2001). "Water channel proteins AQP3 and AQP9 are present in syncytiotrophoblast of human term placenta". Placenta. 22 (8–9): 776–81. doi:10.1053/plac.2001.0717. PMID 11597198.
Strausberg RL, Feingold EA, Grouse LH, et al. (2003). "Generation and initial analysis of more than 15,000 full-length human and mouse cDNA sequences". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 99 (26): 16899–903. doi:10.1073/pnas.242603899. PMC 139241 . PMID 12477932.
Okada S, Misaka T, Matsumoto I, et al. (2003). "Aquaporin-9 is expressed in a mucus-secreting goblet cell subset in the small intestine". FEBS Lett. 540 (1–3): 157–62. doi:10.1016/S0014-5793(03)00256-4. PMID 12681500.
Bhattacharjee H, Carbrey J, Rosen BP, Mukhopadhyay R (2004). "Drug uptake and pharmacological modulation of drug sensitivity in leukemia by AQP9". Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 322 (3): 836–41. doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2004.08.002. PMID 15336539.
Gerhard DS, Wagner L, Feingold EA, et al. (2004). "The Status, Quality, and Expansion of the NIH Full-Length cDNA Project: The Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC)". Genome Res. 14 (10B): 2121–7. doi:10.1101/gr.2596504. PMC 528928 . PMID 15489334.
Wang S, Chen J, Beall M, et al. (2005). "Expression of aquaporin 9 in human chorioamniotic membranes and placenta". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 191 (6): 2160–7. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2004.05.089. PMID 15592307.
Damiano AE, Zotta E, Ibarra C (2006). "Functional and molecular expression of AQP9 channel and UT-A transporter in normal and preeclamptic human placentas". Placenta. 27 (11–12): 1073–81. doi:10.1016/j.placenta.2005.11.014. PMID 16480766.
Olsen JV, Blagoev B, Gnad F, et al. (2006). "Global, in vivo, and site-specific phosphorylation dynamics in signaling networks". Cell. 127 (3): 635–48. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2006.09.026. PMID 17081983.
Loitto VM, Huang C, Sigal YJ, Jacobson K (2007). "Filopodia are induced by aquaporin-9 expression". Exp. Cell Res. 313 (7): 1295–306. doi:10.1016/j.yexcr.2007.01.023. PMID 17346701.
Warth A, Mittelbronn M, Hülper P, et al. (2007). "Expression of the water channel protein aquaporin-9 in malignant brain tumors". Appl. Immunohistochem. Mol. Morphol. 15 (2): 193–8. doi:10.1097/01.pai.0000213110.05108.e9. PMID 17525633.
AQP9 protein, human at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.
Membrane transport protein: ion channels (TC 1A)
Ca2+: Calcium channel
Ligand-gated
Inositol trisphosphate receptor
Ryanodine receptor
Voltage-gated
L-type/Cavα
N-type/Cavα2.2
P-type/Cavα
Q-type/Cavα2.1
R-type/Cavα2.3
T-type/Cavα
α2δ-subunits
β-subunits
γ-subunits
Cation channels of sperm
Two-pore channel
Na+: Sodium channel
Constitutively active
Epithelial sodium channel
Proton-gated
Amiloride-sensitive cation channel
Navα
Navβ
K+: Potassium channel
Calcium-activated
BK channel
SK channel
IK channel
IK1
KCa
Inward-rectifier
KATP
GIRK/Kir
Tandem pore domain
Kvα1-6
Kvα7-12
11.1/hERG
Kvβ
KCNIP
minK/ISK
minK/ISK-like
MiRP
Shaker gene
Cl−: Chloride channel
Calcium-activated chloride channels
Anoctamin
ANO1
Bestrophin
Chloride Channel Accessory
CLCN
CLNS
H+: Proton channel
HVCN1
M+: CNG cation channel
M+: TRP cation channel
TRPA (1)
TRPC
TRPM
TRPML
TRPN
TRPP
TRPV
H2O (+ solutes): Porin
Voltage-dependent anion channel
General bacterial porin family
Cytoplasm: Gap junction
Connexin: A
GJA10
GJD2
GJD4)
Innexin
By gating mechanism
Ion channel class
Light-gated
Stretch-activated
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2/4 MUHS vs. Rutland………………………… 1-0
2/7 Essex vs. MUHS………………………….. 4-1
2/4 MUHS vs. Hartford………………………… 4-0
2/6 Shaker-Colonie vs. MUHS …………….. 3-2
2/6 MUHS vs. Saranac Lake……………….. 3-0
2/5 OV vs. Leland & Gray……………….. 64-52
2/5 St. Albans vs. VUHS…………………. 50-39
2/6 MUHS vs. Mt. Abe…………………….. 76-37
2/6 VUHS vs. Missisquoi………………… 63-53
2/5 Milton vs. MUHS……………………….. 46-33
2/5 S. Burlington vs. Mt. Abe……………. 32-22
2/5 Mt. Mansfield vs. VUHS…………….. 51-36
2/6 Springfield vs. OV…………………….. 61-24
2/7 VUHS vs. Colchester…………………. 48-39
2/7 Fair Haven vs. MUHS………………… 54-20
2/7 Windsor vs. OV………………………… 68-45
2/6 Colby vs. Midd………………………….. 66-60
2/6 Midd. at Conn……………………………….. 4-1
2/6 Trinity vs. Midd…………………….. 2-1 (OT)
2/7 Midd. vs. Wesleyan………………………. 3-0
2/11 MUHS at Spaulding……………. 5:30 p.m.
2/14 MUHS at Burr & Burton……….. 7:30 p.m.
2/18 MUHS at St. Albans………………… 7 p.m.
2/11 MUHS at U-32………………………… 7 p.m.
2/14 MUHS at Missisquoi……………….. 2 p.m.
2/18 Northfield at MUHS…………………. 7 p.m.
2/9 St. Albans at MUHS………………….. 7 p.m.
2/9 VUHS at Milton………………………… 7 p.m.
2/9 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe……………….. 7 p.m.
2/9 OV at Leland & Gray………………… 7 p.m.
2/11 OV at Woodstock…………………… 7 p.m.
2/12 Milton at Mt. Abe…………………….. 7 p.m.
2/12 VUHS at St. Albans………………… 7 p.m.
2/12 Missisquoi at MUHS……………….. 7 p.m.
2/13 Arlington at OV………………………. 7 p.m.
2/9 OV at Fair Haven……………………… 7 p.m.
2/10 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS……………. 7 p.m.
2/10 VUHS at S. Burlington…………….. 7 p.m.
2/10 Mt. Abe at Mt. Mansfield………….. 7 p.m.
2/12 Mill River at OV……………………… 7 p.m.
2/13 Mt. Abe at S. Burlington…………… 7 p.m.
2/13 MUHS at VUHS………………………. 7 p.m.
2/10 MUHS/Mt. Abe at VUHS………….. 6 p.m.
2/11 OV at Mt. Anthony………………….. 6 p.m.
2/14 …………………. OV at Mt. Anthony Tourn.
2/14 NVAC Meet at CVU…………………. 8 a.m.
2/14 ……………………… State Meet at Norwich
2/11 Harwood at MUHS………………….. 6 p.m.
2/15 Midd. at Trinity……………………….. 7 p.m.
2/15 Midd. at Amherst…………………….. 3 p.m.
2/10 Lyndon at Midd. …………………….. 7 p.m.
2/13 Trinity at Midd………………………… 7 p.m.
2/15 Amherst at Midd……………………… 2 p.m.
2/13 Midd. at Williams……………………. 7 p.m.
2/14 Williams at Midd…………………….. 7 p.m.
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Pertubuhan Angkatan Insan Berpadu Malaysia also known as PADU Malaysia is a Non-profit organization formed in 2018. PADU Malaysia was formed as a means to unite the people of Malaysia in a singular spirit of nationalism and unity under the tenets of the Rukun Negara (National Code):
Belief in God,
Loyalty to King and Country,
Upholding the sanctity of the Constitution,
Sovereignty of the Rule of Law,
Decent behavior and morality.
The founder of PADU Malaysia had, since his childhood, felt a deep connection towards the rich and diverse culture and tradition in our country. Hailing from a township where kids of diverse backgrounds played and grew up together, his belief in unity, tolerance, democracy and nationalism only strengthened his ideal of striving for a greater Malaysian identity. Aiming for a more progressive, modern and technologically empowered society which still kept to its tradition and culture has been his dream for a long time. PADU Malaysia was born out of this pure ideal.
As such, PADU Malaysia's goals are the propagation of a singular Malaysian identity, the dispersion of Welfare and Aid to Malaysians in need and to boost the socio-economic status of all Malaysians, specifically in this time of plague and uncertainty, so that we can all unite in serving, supporting and strengthening our beloved country. As per its founding goals, PADU Malaysia is open to all Malaysians, regardless of race and gender as long as they are above 18 years old.
Currently, PADU Malaysia intends to engage and empower the people who are affected and suffering due to the pandemic, be it those who have lost jobs and income streams, those who are needy and poor and those who have no avenue left and are mentally exhausted. While providing Aid and Welfare are currently our main activity, we are in the process of establishing avenues to repair our country's decimated economy and provide options of growth and development in our own small way.
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