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This article is about the car. For other uses, see Trabant (disambiguation).
The Trabant (/ˈtræbænt, -ənt/; German: [tʁaˈbant]) is an automobile which was produced from 1957 to 1990 by former East German car manufacturer VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke Zwickau. It is often seen as symbolic of the former East Germany and the collapse of the Eastern Bloc in general. The Trabant had a duroplast body mounted on a one-piece steel chassis (a so-called unibody), front-wheel drive, a transverse engine, and independent suspension – unusual features at that time (1950s) — but it remained the same up until the 1990s. The 1980s model had no tachometer, no headlights or turn signals indicator, no fuel gauge, no rear seat belts, no external fuel door, and drivers had to pour a mix of gasoline and oil directly under the bonnet/hood.
Called "a spark plug with a roof", 3,096,999 Trabants in a number of models were produced over nearly three decades with few significant changes in their basic design. Older models have been sought by collectors in the United States due to their low cost and fewer restrictions on the importation of antique cars. The Trabant also gained a following among car tuning and rally racing enthusiasts.
The German word trabant, derived from the Middle High German drabant ("Hussite foot soldier"), means "satellite" or "companion".[a] The car's name was inspired by the Soviet Sputnik satellite. The cars are often referred to as "Trabbi" or "Trabi". Produced without major changes for nearly 30 years, the Trabant became the most common automobile in East Germany. It came to symbolize the country during the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, as images of East Germans crossing the border into West Germany were broadcast around the globe.
Trabant quality was poor, reliability was terrible, closer inspection revealed "patchy assembly quality", with atrocious maintenance record. According to automotive journalist Doug DeMuro, the Trabant was loud, slow, poorly designed, and badly built.
The engine for the 500, 600 and the original 601 was a small two-stroke engine with two cylinders, accounting for the vehicle's modest performance. Its curb weight was about 600 kg (1,323 lb). When it ceased production in 1989, the Trabant delivered 19 kilowatts (25 hp) from a 600 cc (37 cu in) displacement. It took 21 seconds to accelerate from zero to its top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
Best known for its dull color scheme and cramped, uncomfortable ride, the Trabant is an object of ridicule for many Germans and is regarded as symbolic of the fall of the Eastern Bloc. Known as a "spark plug with a roof" because of its small size, the car did gain public affection. Its design remained essentially unchanged from its introduction in the late 1950s, and the last model was introduced in 1964. In contrast, the West German Volkswagen Beetle received a number of updates (including improvements in efficiency) over a similar period.
The first of the Trabants left the VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke Zwickau factory in Saxony on 7 November 1957. It was a relatively advanced car when it was formally introduced the following year, with front wheel drive, unitary construction and independent suspension. The Trabant's greatest shortcoming was its engine. By the late 1950s, many small West European cars (such as the Renault) had cleaner, more-efficient four-stroke engines, but budgetary constraints and raw-materials shortages mandated an outdated (but inexpensive) two-stroke engine in the Trabant. It was technically equivalent to the West German Lloyd automobile, a similarly sized car with an air-cooled, two-cylinder four-stroke engine. The Trabant had a front, transversely mounted engine and front-wheel drive in an era when many European cars were using rear-mounted engines or front-mounted engines with rear-wheel drive. Its greatest drawback was its largely unchanged production; the car's two-stroke engine made it obsolete by the 1970s, limiting exports to Western Europe.
The Trabant's designers expected production to extend until 1967 at the latest, and East German designers and engineers created a series of more-sophisticated prototypes intended to replace the P601; several are displayed at the Dresden Transport Museum. Each proposal for a new model was rejected by the East German government due to shortages of the raw materials required in larger quantities for the more-advanced designs. As a result, the Trabant remained largely unchanged for more than a quarter-century. Also unchanged was its production method, which was extremely labour-intensive.
A licensed version of the Volkswagen Polo engine replaced the Trabant's two-stroke engine in 1989, the result of a trade agreement between East and West Germany. The model, the Trabant 1.1, also had minor improvements to its brake and signal lights, a renovated grille, and MacPherson struts instead of a leaf-spring-suspended chassis. When the 1.1 began production in May 1990, the two German states had already agreed to reunification.
According to Richard Leiby, the Trabant had become "a symbol of the technological and social backwardness of the East German state." Trabants became well known in the West after the fall of the Berlin Wall, when many were abandoned by their Eastern owners who migrated west. Unlike the Lada Niva, Škoda Estelle, Polski Fiat and Yugo, the Trabant had negligible sales in Western Europe.
A Trabant could be bought for as little as a few Deutsche Marks during the early 1990s, and many were given away. Although prices recovered as they became collectors' items, they remain inexpensive cars. In her Bodywork project, performance artist Liz Cohen transformed a 1987 Trabant into a 1973 Chevrolet El Camino. The Trabant was planned to return to production in Uzbekistan as the Olimp during the late 1990s, but only one model was produced.
Former Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Atlantic Club of Bulgaria founding president Solomon Passy owned a Trabant which was blessed by Pope John Paul II in 2002 and which he took NATO Secretaries General Manfred Wörner, George Robertson, and Jaap de Hoop Scheffer for rides. In 2005, Passy donated the vehicle (which had become symbolic of Bulgaria's NATO accession) to the National Historical Museum of Bulgaria. In 1997 the Trabant was celebrated for passing the moose test without rolling over, as the Mercedes-Benz W168 had; a Thuringian newspaper's headline read, "Come and get us, moose! Trabi passes A-Class killer test".
The Herpa company, a Bavarian miniature-vehicle manufacturer, bought the rights to the Trabant name and showed a scale model of a "newTrabi" at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Plans for production included a limited run, possibly with a BMW engine. A Trabant nT model was unveiled two years later in Frankfurt.
The Trabant nT consortium includes Herpa, the German specialized-auto-parts manufacturer IndiKar and the German automobile-engineering company IAV. The group was looking for investment, design and production in the Trabant's original hometown of Zwickau, with sales "in 2012". The Trabant nT electric car would be equipped with a 45 kW (60 hp; 61 PS) asynchronous motor powered by a lithium-ion battery.
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January 11, 2016 by Ellen Olson
Dorado uncovers some of the region's best off-the-radar destinations, artisans and products. Here are 21 underappreciated treasures you must experience
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1. Dillon Reservoir
Frisco, Colorado
As a landlocked state, Colorado isn't exactly known for its remote islands, but that's what you'll find at Dillon Reservoir, near Frisco, Colorado. This large mountain lake is home to more than a dozen islands, many accessible only by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard. A Sunday morning brunch picnic on an island surrounded by mountains is totally unique, and you'd be hard-pressed to run into anyone other than an osprey or a bald eagle, as few people ever explore the reservoir's islands. The Frisco Bay Marina, on the reservoir's shores, allows visitors to enjoy flat-water activities such as guided boat tours, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, sailing and stand-up paddleboarding, from early June through mid-September. Fly-fishing is available year-round at the marina, and Dillon Reservoir is one of only two locations in the lower 48 states where arctic char can be caught; peak arctic char season in Frisco is September through November.
Photo by John Chorlton.
2. The Crack
"In Sedona, venture out to the Crack — an amazing swimming hole where you can jump off the red rocks into Beaver Creek. Because it's 4 miles out, it's a lot less crowded than our other swimming holes." —Darlene Wilcox, concierge at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Photo by Joe Thompson.
3. Brian Head Resort
Brian Head, Utah
With more than 360 inches of snow annually, Brian Head Resort is Utah's secret haven for skiers and snowboarders. Its 71 laid-back runs start at 9,600 feet — the highest base elevation in the state. Want to stay on the mountain? Score a room at the Grand Lodge for under $200 (even on the weekend!).
Photo by Ryan Heffernan.
4. Madrid, New Mexico
In the late 1800s, wood-framed cabins in Kansas were dismantled and shipped to a narrow valley in New Mexico dubbed "Coal Gulch" to house coal miners and their families. This narrow valley would later become the town site of Madrid. After demand for coal dropped, the almost-ghost town came close to death. But luckily, there were people who loved it enough to make sure it regained its health. It's now a quaint little town of roughly 400 full-time residents. About an hour's drive from Albuquerque, a creative community awaits you with more than 40 shops and galleries, several restaurants, a spa and a museum.
Photo by Kelly Cappelli.
5. Fashion by Robert Black
Shoppers can get a peek into the past as they browse co-owners Robert Black and Doreen Picerne's selection of elegant designer vintage finds. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, the boutique is filled with hand-picked items from around the world. In it, you'll find items including summer dresses, red carpet couture, special occasion pieces and just the right accessory.
Photo by Kennan Harvey.
6. Vestal Basin
Silverton, Colorado
"I love the hike to Vestal Basin, near Silverton. The raging rivers, babbling brooks, and views of the Grenadier sub-range (with Vestal Peak thrusting into the skyline), make it a must-do for any lover of Colorado's stunning panoramas. After a couple thousand feet of vertical gain and a few miles of trekking, I love to take a solid break at the Beaver Ponds before the final push for Vestal Basin. I encourage you to press on for three more miles, so Vestal Basin can reward you with its pristine meadow and breathtaking views. If you like to linger, consider bringing an overnight pack, and enjoy a few more moments in this untouched solitary wilderness."—Jordan Martindell, adventure writer
Photo courtesy of The Hermosa Inn.
7. Travis Nass
Looking for a taste of Arizona? Self-styled spirit guide Travis Nass has just the cocktail: El Ultimo at the Hermosa Inn's Last Drop Bar. "It feels like drinking the desert after a monsoon," Nass says about the heady concoction of sotol por siempre, chareau aloe vera liqueur, green chartreuse and lime juice, served with a cucumber slice. Nass' menu at the Last Drop Bar features Arizona beers and cocktails that mix the traditional with the imaginative. "It can be a dining and drinking adventure to come and see us — but if you just want a gin and tonic, we'll make you a great gin and tonic. I'd say it's a fair balance between the comfortable and the exotic."
Photo courtesy of Arizona Outback Adventures/Scottsdale CVB.
8. Salt River
Central Arizona
Winding 200 miles across central Arizona, the Salt River provides a lush reprieve from the Sonoran Desert, complete with cottonwoods, wild horses, bald eagles and trout aplenty. Its mild climate and gentle waters also make it a great spot for boating, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding nearly year-round. And at just 40 miles northwest of Phoenix, the scenic recreation area is a quick road trip from Arizona's big city.
Photo by John Gary Brown.
9. Creede Repertory Theatre
Creede, Colorado
In 1966, the mining industry in tiny Creede, Colorado, was in steep decline, and city leaders needed a new source of income. So what else to do but start a professional theater company? Today, the Creede Repertory Theatre boasts award-winning plays, musical events and concerts to several thousand visitors every year. This year, expect rotating plays ranging from the techno-drama The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence to CRT's improv-comedy show Boomtown. CRT's season runs from May to September and produces seven to 10 plays in rotating repertory.
Photo by Heidi Chowen.
10. Sideshow Emporium & Gallery
Sideshow Emporium used to be the go-to destination for vintage duds and quirky accessories in Dolores, Colorado, but customer demand relocated this quirky shop to Durango. Owner Heather Narwid carefully curates the selection of doodads, making your hunt less like finding a needle in a haystack and more like a debate on how many treasures you can fit in your bag.
Photo by Wendy McEahern.
11. Shiprock Santa Fe
Jed Foutz draws on five generations of art dealing for his Shiprock Santa Fe, located in the city's historic Silver building. There, you'll find Santa Fe's largest selection of Navajo weavings (including Ed Foutz's personal textile collection), mixed-media art from nascent Native American artists and legendary pieces from icons like Charles and Ray Eames.
Photo by Cam McLeod.
12. Chef James Bradford
Local, fresh and homemade are words popping up a lot these days. And at Hearth on 25th, all those descriptions apply. Chef James Bradford and his team make nearly all of the components of their menu in-house, including sourdough bread, jalapeno aioli and squid ink fettucine. What they can't make, such as produce, they get from area farmers. "We change our menu seasonally to select what we're able to get locally and try to keep the dish seasonally appropriate," Bradford says. While Salt Lake City may be first in tourists' minds, Bradford says downtown Ogden has a lot to offer. "Ogden is like that hidden gem that they've been working on brushing the dust off and really making it shine."
13. Jemez Falls Campground
Jemez, New Mexico
For a solitary experience, plan a spring or fall trip to Jemez Falls. Breathe in the pine-scented air while hiking down the namesake waterfall. In addition, just a short trek from your temporary home, McCauley Hot Springs' warm pools are the perfect (and somewhat romantic) way to top off a solid day of exploring in the Santa Fe National Forest.
14. Outlook Lodge
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
For those looking for charm without the kitsch, the Outlook Lodge provides contemporary amenities within a mod-Victorian package. Located just outside of Colorado Springs, the Outlook Lodge provides a custom and more silent service experience. Guests are invited to explore the many surrounding hiking trails, shop and dine in town, or just relax in the rustic simplicity of the hotel's atmosphere.
Photo by Chase Crowson.
15. Snowmass Lake
Aspen, Colorado
"Snowmass Lake is one of the many glacier lakes in the Aspen area. An 8-mile hike in through beautiful aspen trees and a roaring Snowmass Creek will make you wish the trail never ended. The lake will take your breath away with its beauty! Set up camp right beside the lake, make some food and prepare to watch the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen."—Lane Johnson, founder of Atlas Hands Travel
Photo by Laurie Smith.
16. 4UR Ranch
The all-inclusive packages at 4UR luxury guest ranch provide horseback riding, fishing, rafting, golfing and relaxing — all in the beautiful surroundings of Colorado's Mineral County. Think rural and rustic means rough? The grilled Colorado rack of lamb, hot springs and massages will change your mind. And children's programming means you get to enjoy this Rocky Mountain playground without having to keep track of your little ones.
17. Little Toro Designs
"Little Toro Designs is about to launch their first line of modern Southwest enamel, brass and copper jewelry, and it couldn't be more characteristic of the style of the Old Pueblo right now. I own a pair of the arrowhead earrings which never fail to bring me compliments."—Alexandra Gjurasic, artist
Photo by Alex Fenlon.
18. Opus Hut
Ophir, Colorado
Crossing avalanche fields and breaking trail in 4 feet of freshly fallen snow is the price we pay for access to some of the best backcountry skiing in the Southwest. Lucky for us, this fluffy backcountry powder comes with a warm hut, a personal chef and, for a little extra, a professional guide. The Opus Hut, nestled on the top of Ophir Pass between Silverton and Telluride, combines fresh powder with cushy accommodations. Not needing to haul multiple days worth of food and supplies means a little more energy spent daydreaming about skiing the gentle pristine slopes and narrow chutes.
19. The Blue Aces
Provo, Utah
Austin. Seattle. Los Angeles. Provo? This otherwise sleepy Utah college town has recently become home to a burgeoning music scene, and four teenage girls might just be the town's next big thing. Cristal Ramirez, Katie Henderson, McKenna Petty and Alisa Ramirez, otherwise known as The Blue Aces, are following in the footsteps of other Provo-based bands like Imagine Dragons and Neon Trees, playing sold-out shows at downtown's hippest music venue, Velour. Listen now and brag later: You liked them before they were cool.
20. The Swingin Steak
Mexican Hat, Utah
"In tiny Mexican Hat, Utah, there's a restaurant where they cook their steaks in a swing over the grill. It's appropriately named The Swinging Steak. I don't know what the magic of the swing is, but the steaks are great."—Jake Linzinmeir, chef and restaurateur
Photo by Andrew MaGuire.
21. Nathaniel's
Southwestern Colorado is home to the country's only Native American master hatter: Nate Funmaker. Stop by his shop on Grand Avenue, which showcases his transitional, traditional and Old West hats in both rabbit and beaver fur felt. But perhaps the real treat involves Funmaker's tools of the trade — 100-year-old hat-making equipment that truly characterizes the historical trade.
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This week we once again have some ups and downs in our temperature! We got a little shower on Monday night, but we could sure use a soaking rain! Let's keep praying that God will continue to bless us with a good rain now and throughout the rest of the winter. Spring is just around the corner! Be really careful with any FIRE!!!! This time of the year with everything still brown, it is very dangerous to burn anything!


Aruna Samsara Villa is a perfect home away from home in the "Bukit" area of Jimbaran, with splendid views across Bali. It`s about 20 minutes from the airport, 3 minutes to GWK, 10 minutes to Balangan beach and the many seafood restaurants on Jimbaran beach are also easily reachable.
Aruna Samsara Villa consists of a 3-bedroom and a 4-bedroom villa, both with private tropical gardens and a pool. The villas are decorated in a modern style, with dark wood furniture and Balinese touches. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas, spacious bedrooms, private bathrooms in an attractive garden setting and a balé (open-air gazebo) near the pool.
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Free wireless internet connection is available throughout this luxury villa complex in Jimbaran.
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What is The Martketplace? Well ..... It's an eclectic place.
We have 7 artisans who do all kinds of creative work. It was created as a facility for artists to have a show on a monthly basis. In addition, we wanted it to be a great place for folks to relax and just hang out and have fun.
There's always something new. Of course, the artists have brand new work. They spend the month creating it just for you to see. Last month, we had Lyssa and her painting demonstrations with the hot new chalk paint. In addition, we had Laura Hamilton with her chair doing massage for $1 per minute. And just for the guys, Ron was there working on his 1940 Chevy Truck. All of this will be going on this Saturday too.
New this month will be makeup artist Deborah Segura and Molly's Landing will be there with tamales. Along with their shredded ribeye and shredded pork, they will have their brand new flavor, refried beans with fire roasted peppers and cheese.
Laura Hamilton helping our customer Cathie get all relaxed. Doesn't this look wonderful?
We're sure you will find something to put a smile on your face. Take a few minutes and come out to visit us. The Martketplace is evolving into the kind of place you want to just hang out and chat. In the process, you might just find dinner, get relaxed, see a great old truck, meet some wonderful people, find the perfect handmade gift and find some new friends. We are certain that if nothing else, you will meet some wonderful folks.
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Directions: From Tulsa take I44 or 244 east until you get to the Catoosa exit. Go another 5 miles out 412 and turn right onto 265th, then left onto Admiral. Take the next right onto 273rd. By this time, you'll see the signs.


Will see how some new cells do anyways. If there's interest I'll get a few extra cell sets.
Regarding heat being the issue... what annoys lithium packs is over charging, discharging, and for some, long term storage at 100% (it's what that battery saver option was made for, to keep the pack at a long-term-happiness voltage).
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Wow thats amazing, please let us know how the procedure goes and take pictures!
Cells I found are about as much as you can fit in the plastic battery frame... all wired up, canvas just put them through a charge cycle, seems to work. Just need to tape these up and screw it all back in (all just sitting loose for testing).
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amazing thx for showing this, maybe more people can attempt this. Do you have link to the batteries?


Transcription is tightly regulated in response to DNA damage. Rapid and transient pausing of RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) is indeed critical to restrict the production of aberrant transcripts from damaged loci and to prevent deleterious collisions between transcription and repair machineries. Yet, how DNA lesions signal to the transcription machinery to coordinate DNA repair with transcriptional silencing is not fully elucidated. In this issue of EMBO Reports, Awwad et al  bring a new piece to the puzzle by identifying the negative transcription elongation factor NELF as a critical player in this process. They demonstrate that NELF is recruited to DNA double‐strand breaks (DSBs) near transcriptionally active genes in a poly(ADP‐ribose)‐ and RNAPII‐dependent manner to promote transcriptional repression and facilitate DSB repair.
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The risk of mental diseases is determined by both genetic and environmental factors, the latter of which may have an even greater impact. To assess individual risk and design efficient preventive measures will require phenotyping environmental risk factors.
Prenatal diagnostics and preimplantation genetic screening are safe and efficient methods to help parents with inherited mutations for severe diseases to have healthy children. Its expansion into adult‐onset diseases and cancer raises challenges for regulation of assisted reproductive technologies and coverage by healthcare systems.
Current methods of determining the ploidy status of pre‐implantation embryos do not distinguish the causes of aneuploidy or its extent. Improving these diagnostic tests would help to improve the safety and efficacy of pre‐implantation embryo screening in assisted reproduction.
Biogeochemistry aims to understand the flux of elements between life, the atmosphere and the Earth's surface. Its insights could inform international policies to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases and global climate change.
While classic optogenetics can steer neural activity, it seldom provides insight into native neural receptor function. By adding light‐sensitive photoswitches to native receptors, synthetic optogenetics renders them photoregulatable, allowing them to be studied in their natural environment.
Local protein synthesis is central for efficient neuronal function. This review discusses various aspects of local translation compartments such as size, biochemical and organelle composition, structural boundaries and temporal dynamics.
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Using a genome‐wide siRNA screen, this study identifies the Parkinson's disease‐associated receptor GPR37 as a novel ER chaperone for the Wnt co‐receptor LRP6. In NPCs GPR37 functions to promote Wnt‐driven neurogenesis.
GPR37 promotes the maturation of the N‐terminal domains E1‐2 of LRP6, thereby promoting Wnt signaling.
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Bacterial type IV secretion systems translocate protein and DNA, and are involved in the pathogenesis of multiple human diseases. This study presents the in situ structure of the Dot/Icm type IVB secretion system from the human pathogen Legionella pneumophila.
First structure of a type IVB secretion system, and also the first structure of any T4SS in situ.
The Dot/Icm system shares almost no sequence similarity with type IVA secretion systems (T4ASSs).
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Initiator caspases depend on dimerization for their activation. API5 directly binds to the CARD domain of caspase‐2 and prevents its dimerization.
Caspase‐2, despite being evolutionarily conserved, is still a poorly understood initiator caspase that is activated by CARD domain‐mediated dimerization. This study identifies apoptosis inhibitor 5 (AIP5) as an endogenous inhibitor and elucidates the molecular mechanism of inhibition.
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API5 loss sensitizes cells to caspase‐2‐dependent apoptotic cell death.
Transcription pause following DNA damage avoids collisions between transcription and repair machineries. This study shows that NELF‐E is recruited, in a PARP1‐dependent manner, to DSBs nearby active genes to shutdown transcription and facilitate repair.
NELF‐E is a new component in the DNA damage response.
NELF‐E is preferentially recruited, in a PARP1‐dependent manner, to DSBs nearby transcriptionally active genes to shutdown transcription.
RNA polymerase II is required for the preferential recruitment of NELF‐E to DSBs.
NELF‐E is required for fine‐tuning DSB repair.
Atg4 proteases are essential for the processing of Atg8/LC3 and autophagic flux. This study shows that yeast Atg4 is recruited to autophagosomal membranes via two conserved motifs, one of which specifically recognizes lipidated Atg8 (Atg8‐PE).
Atg4 is recruited on autophagosomal membranes through direct interaction with Atg8 via two conserved sites.
A C‐terminal LIR motif is involved in Atg4 binding to both unlipidated and lipidated Atg8.
A novel N‐terminal motif in close vicinity to the catalytic site allows Atg4 to specifically recognize lipidated Atg8.
An accurate and efficient DNA damage response is crucial for the maintenance of genome integrity. This study shows that TET3‐mediated DNA demethylation responds to DNA damage and promotes ATR‐dependent DNA damage signaling and repair.
DNA damage response (DDR) leads to changes in 5hmC levels.
DDR‐induced alterations in TET3 activity and 5hmC levels are ATR‐dependent.
TET3 is an ATR target and facilitates ATR‐dependent DNA damage signaling and repair.
Manipulation of TET3 activity affects DDR‐induced cell death and clonogenic survival.
As part of a negative feedback loop TGF‐β induces SMAD7 and complexes with SMURF2 to degrade the TGF‐β receptor. TGF‐β signaling also induces expression of USP26, which deubiquitinates and stabilizes SMAD7 resulting in downregulation of TGF‐β activity.
TGF‐β enhances USP26 expression in breast cancer and glioblastoma.
USP26 acts as a negative regulator of the TGF‐β pathway by stabilizing SMAD7.
USP26 is mutated in glioblastoma and may be used as a biomarker for TGF‐β inhibitors.
Revision received February 5, 2017.
The Type III CRISPR‐Cas system in T. onnurineus cleaves target ssDNA in a direct cis‐acting and target RNA‐independent manner, suggesting a novel ssDNA targeting mechanism of the Type III system.
The Csm effector complex of T. onnurineus was reconstituted with a minimalistic combination of Csm1121334151.
The complex shows RNA targeting and RNA‐activated ssDNA targeting activities.
The complex shows RNA activation‐independent ssDNA targeting activity that requires the HD domain of the Csm1 subunit.
The phosphorylation of SIRT1 T522 is a critical element in the tissue‐specific regulation of SIRT1 activity in mice. This finding unveils an important link between environmental cues, SIRT1 phosphorylation and energy homeostasis.
SIRT1 is dephosphorylated at T522 during normal adipogenesis.
Knocking‐in a constitutive T522 phosphorylation mimic activates the β‐catenin/GATA3 pathway, repressing PPARγ signaling and adipogenesis in mice.
Hepatic SIRT1 is hyperphosphorylated at T522 upon high‐fat diet feeding.
Knocking‐in a SIRT1 mutant defective in T522 phosphorylation disrupts hepatic fatty acid oxidation, resulting in hepatic steatosis in mice on high‐fat diet.


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Iraq's new interim Governing Council announced it will form a special tribunal to try captured members of Saddam Hussein's ousted regime as war criminals. But the group Human Rights Watch quickly challenged the move on grounds that justice might not result if victims of that regime were put in the position of judging their former tormentors. Meanwhile, US administrator for Iraq Paul Bremer told a news conference that the pace of recovery would determine how long US and other coalition forces remain there, adding that "is now in the hands of the Iraqi people."
Squabbling between Yasser Arafat and new Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas over contacts with Israel's leaders was resolved, sources close to both men said. Abbas had threatened to resign unless Arafat's militant Fatah movement supported his handling of relations with the Jewish state's government. But in a new blow to the fragile truce declared by Palestinian militants, an offshoot of Fatah, the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, claimed responsibility for the stabbing death of an Israeli in Tel Aviv Monday night and vowed more attacks. The assailant was captured.
New pressure for political and social reform in Iran was applied by 350 leading activists, who wrote to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, demanding that he choose between democracy and despotism. The academicians, lawyers, and politicians said Khamenei should overhaul the hard-line institutions that have blocked all efforts at reform. Meanwhile, the 10-day visit of a senior UN human rights envoy was postponed until further notice because of what Iran's official news agency called scheduling problems. It was to take place in the wake of thousands of arrests of antigovernment protesters and many journalists, one of whom, a female Canadian photographer, died in police custody last weekend.
Embarrassed government officials in the Philippines announced a reward of 5 million pesos ($93,000) for information leading to the recapture of a leading Muslim radical whose escape from prison set back the nation's antiterrorism efforts. Fathur Rohman al-Ghozi, an Indonesian national, bomb-building expert, and self-confessed member of a group linked to Al Qaeda, led two other militants out of a heavily guarded detention center in Manila as Australian Prime Minister John Howard was visiting the Philippines to confer on counterterrorism strategy. The reward applies even if al-Ghozi is found dead, police said.
By a 4-to-3 vote, the highest court in Guatemala ignored a law banning coup participants from seeking the presidency and OK'd ex-dictator Efrain Rios Montt to run in November's election. The justices overturned a ruling Saturday by a lower court, which had upheld the rejection of his candidacy by Guatemala's elections commission. Critics noted, however, that the high court is stacked with allies of the retired general, who's widely considered one of the worst abusers of human rights in recent Latin American history. Rios Montt seized power in 1982 but was himself overthrown 18 months later.
Guatemala's Rios Montt to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity
Palestinians to charge Israel with war crimes: Netanyahu vows 'retaliatory steps'
Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt faces trial for genocide


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Michael Brown is the former Republican Director of FEMA. He is 52.
Since his resignation Brown has become a thorn in the side of the second Bush administration by making repeated revelations about its decision-making during the Katrina Hurricane Disaster. That event revealed conservative Republican incomptence equalled only by its management of the War in Iraq.
On January 19, 2007 Brown told students at metropolitan College in New York: "Unbeknownst to me, certain people in the White House were thinking, 'We had to federalize Louisiana because she's a white, female Democratic governor, and we have a chance to rub her nose in it. 'We can't do it to Haley (Barbour) because Haley's a white male Republican governor. And we can't do a thing to him. So we're just gonna federalize Louisiana.'" Source: Nahal Toosi. "Brown: Politics Played Role in Katrina." Associated Press. January 20, 2007.
Second Bush White House spokesperson Eryn Witcher described Brown statements as false.
Before his appointment to that post he was a private practice attorney from 1987-2001 and from his assessments regarding last week's major national dead American disaster, he has had NO formal training whatsoever.
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Thursday, 9/1, over 30,000 Americans without food or water: Mr. Brown pleased with effort: "Things are going relatively well."
Friday, 9/2, over 30,000 Americans still without food or water: Mr. Brown contended that "people are getting the help they need."
Mr. Brown further conceded that all the resources that the agency had positioned before the storm were overwhelmed and that he did not anticipate the total lack of communications. He does not seem to realize his own self-deprecating words: "So, we've got to figure out some way to convince people that whenever warnings go out it's for their own good." There are thousands of Americans that work in emergency services every day saving Americans. Can't one of them be the Director?
Friday 9/2, President Bush praised Brown, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job" and "Friends of Brown defended the job he has done." Well, then, I guess it is safe to say that neither President Bush nor any of Brown's friends were in New Orleans this fateful week. Lucky them.
See the position:fire Michael Brown for a detailed analysis of this guy.
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But, by branching out into unexpected, lesser-used social media networks, you have the ability to reach fresh audiences, improve your brand credibility, and even drive traffic to your website. I rounded up the most useful yet underused social media platforms to quickly and easily increase your brand awareness online.
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Especially for Parents & Caregivers
Work Incentive, Planning and Assistance Organizations
Other Resources and Organizations
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.
Parent to Parent and Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
22196 Main St., Suite K
Dunedin, FL 34698
(800) 825-5736 (In FL only)
Web: http://www.fndfl.org/
Florida NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
1030 E Lafayette St, Ste 10
Website: http://www.namiflorida.org
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For people in the DD community
Website: http://www.fccflorida.org/
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Community Parent Resource Center
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7990 SW 117 Ave, Suite 201
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Program on Employment and Disability
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Publication: Policy and Practice Brief Series: The Transition from School to Work (2002)
The National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
237 Main Street, 4th Floor
Web: http://nls.org/
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
940 Commonwealth Avenue West
Website: http://cpr.bu.edu/
Virginia Commonwealth University - Benefits Assistance Resource Center
Resources for Students, Caregivers, and Faculty
Web: http://www.worksupport.com/
Publication: The Supplemental Security Program and Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities: An analysis of the National Health Survey on Disability (2000)
Institute on Community Integration
National Transition Network (NTN) provides technical assistance and evaluation services to strengthen the capacity of individual states to improve school-to-work transition policies, programs, and practices
102 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
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1825 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 700
(800) 695-0285 v/tty
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ADA National Network: http://www.adata.org
Alliance: National Parent Technical Assistance Center: http://www.taalliance.org/
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Council for Exceptional Children: http://www.cec.sped.org
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package tw.com.unit;

import software.amazon.awssdk.services.ec2.model.*;
import org.easymock.EasyMock;
import org.easymock.EasyMockRunner;
import org.easymock.EasyMockSupport;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import software.amazon.awssdk.services.elasticloadbalancing.model.LoadBalancerDescription;
import software.amazon.awssdk.services.rds.model.DBInstance;
import tw.com.EnvironmentSetupForTests;
import tw.com.VpcTestBuilder;
import tw.com.exceptions.CfnAssistException;
import tw.com.pictures.*;
import tw.com.pictures.dot.Recorder;

import java.io.IOException;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertSame;

@RunWith(EasyMockRunner.class)
public class TestVPCDiagramBuilder extends EasyMockSupport {
	private VPCDiagramBuilder builder;
	private Diagram networkDiagram;
	private ChildDiagram childDiagram;
	private Diagram securityDiagram;

	private Vpc vpc;
	private String vpcId = "theVpcId";
	private PortRange portRange = PortRange.builder().from(1023).to(1128).build();

	@Before
	public void beforeEachTestRuns() {
		vpc = Vpc.builder().vpcId(vpcId).build();
		networkDiagram = createStrictMock(Diagram.class);
		securityDiagram = createStrictMock(Diagram.class);
		builder = new VPCDiagramBuilder(vpc, networkDiagram, securityDiagram);
		childDiagram = createStrictMock(ChildDiagram.class);
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldCreateNetworkSubDiagramForClusters() throws CfnAssistException {
		Subnet subnet = Subnet.builder().
				subnetId("subnetId").
				tags(EnvironmentSetupForTests.createEc2Tag("Name","subnetName")).
				cidrBlock("cidrBlock").build();

		EasyMock.expect(networkDiagram.createSubDiagram("subnetId", "subnetName [subnetId]\n(cidrBlock)")).andReturn(childDiagram);

		replayAll();
		NetworkChildDiagram result = builder.createNetworkDiagramForSubnet(subnet);
		verifyAll();
		assertSame(childDiagram, result.getContained());
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldCreateSecuritySubDiagramForClusters() throws CfnAssistException {
		Subnet subnet = Subnet.builder().
				subnetId("subnetId").
				tags(EnvironmentSetupForTests.createEc2Tag("Name","subnetName")).
				cidrBlock("cidrBlock").build();

		EasyMock.expect(securityDiagram.createSubDiagram("subnetId", "subnetName [subnetId]\n(cidrBlock)")).andReturn(childDiagram);

		replayAll();
		tw.com.pictures.SecurityChildDiagram result = builder.createSecurityDiagramForSubnet(subnet);
		verifyAll();
		assertSame(childDiagram,result.getContained());
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldRenderDiagramsToRecorder() throws IOException {
		Recorder recorder = createStrictMock(Recorder.class);

		recorder.beginFor(vpc, "network_diagram");
		networkDiagram.addTitle(vpcId);
		networkDiagram.render(recorder);
		recorder.end();
		recorder.beginFor(vpc, "security_diagram");
		securityDiagram.addTitle(vpcId);
		securityDiagram.render(recorder);
		recorder.end();

		replayAll();
		builder.render(recorder);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddEIP() throws CfnAssistException {
		Address eip = Address.builder().publicIp("publicIP").allocationId("allocId").build();
		networkDiagram.addPublicIPAddress("publicIP", "publicIP [allocId]");

		replayAll();
		builder.addEIP(eip);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddDB() throws CfnAssistException {
		DBInstance rds = DBInstance.builder().dbName("dbName").dbInstanceIdentifier("instanceID").build();
		networkDiagram.addDBInstance("instanceID", "dbName [instanceID]");
		securityDiagram.addDBInstance("instanceID", "dbName [instanceID]");

		replayAll();
		builder.addDBInstance(rds);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAssociateDBWithSubent() throws CfnAssistException {
		DBInstance rds = DBInstance.builder().dbName("dbName").dbInstanceIdentifier("instanceID").build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("instanceID", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);
		securityDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("instanceID", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);

		replayAll();
		builder.associateDBWithSubnet(rds, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddELB() throws CfnAssistException {
		LoadBalancerDescription elb = createELB();
		networkDiagram.addLoadBalancer("dnsName", "lbName");
		securityDiagram.addLoadBalancer("dnsName", "lbName");

		replayAll();
		builder.addELB(elb);
		verifyAll();
	}

	private LoadBalancerDescription createELB() {
		return LoadBalancerDescription.builder().dnsName("dnsName").loadBalancerName("lbName").build();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAssociateELBWithSubnet() {
		LoadBalancerDescription elb = createELB();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("dnsName", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);
		securityDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("dnsName", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);

		replayAll();
		builder.associateELBToSubnet(elb, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAssociateELBWithInstance() {
		LoadBalancerDescription elb = createELB();
		networkDiagram.addConnectionBetween("dnsName", "instanceId");

		replayAll();
		builder.associateELBToInstance(elb, "instanceId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddLocalRoute() throws CfnAssistException {
		Route route = createRoute("192.168.0.22/32", "local");

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("192.168.0.22/32", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);

		replayAll();
		builder.addRoute("routeTableId", "subnetId", route);
		verifyAll();
	}

	private Route createRoute(String cidrBlock, String gatewayId) {
		return Route.builder().gatewayId(gatewayId).
					destinationCidrBlock(cidrBlock).
					state(RouteState.ACTIVE).build();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddDefaultRoute() throws CfnAssistException {
		Route route = createRoute("0.0.0.0/0", "local");

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("0.0.0.0/0", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);

		replayAll();
		builder.addRoute("routeTableId", "subnetId", route);
		verifyAll();
	}

	// Is this a real possibility?
	@Test
	public void shouldAddRouteCidrMissing() throws CfnAssistException {
		Route route = Route.builder().gatewayId("local").
				state(RouteState.ACTIVE).build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("no cidr", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);

		replayAll();
		builder.addRoute("routeTableId", "subnetId", route);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddNonLocalRouteWithGateway() throws CfnAssistException {
		Route route = createRoute("192.168.0.22/32", "gatewayId");

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.addRouteToInstance("gatewayId", "subnetId_routeTableId", subnetDiagramBuilder, "192.168.0.22/32");

		replayAll();
		builder.addRoute("routeTableId","subnetId", route);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddNonLocalRouteWithInstance() throws CfnAssistException {
		Route route = Route.builder().
				instanceId("targetInstance").
				destinationCidrBlock("192.168.0.22/32").
				state(RouteState.ACTIVE).build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.addRouteToInstance("targetInstance", "subnetId_routeTableId", subnetDiagramBuilder, "192.168.0.22/32");

		replayAll();
		builder.addRoute("routeTableId","subnetId", route);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddNonLocalRouteWithBlackhole() throws CfnAssistException {
		Route route = Route.builder().
				destinationCidrBlock("192.168.0.22/32").
				state(RouteState.BLACKHOLE).build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		networkDiagram.addConnectionFromSubDiagram("blackhole", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder, "192.168.0.22/32");

		replayAll();
		builder.addRoute("routeTableId","subnetId", route);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddRouteTableWithSubnet() throws CfnAssistException {
		RouteTable routeTable = RouteTable.builder().routeTableId("rtId").
				tags(VpcTestBuilder.CreateNameTag("rtName")).build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();
		subnetDiagramBuilder.addRouteTable(routeTable);

		replayAll();
		builder.addAsssociatedRouteTable(routeTable, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddACLs() throws CfnAssistException {
		NetworkAcl acl = NetworkAcl.builder().networkAclId("networkAclId").
				tags(VpcTestBuilder.CreateNameTag("ACL")).build();
		securityDiagram.addACL("networkAclId","ACL [networkAclId]");

		replayAll();
		builder.addAcl(acl);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddAssociateACLWithSubnet() {
		NetworkAcl acl = NetworkAcl.builder().networkAclId("networkAclId").
				tags(VpcTestBuilder.CreateNameTag("ACL")).build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		securityDiagram.associateWithSubDiagram("networkAclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);

		replayAll();
		builder.associateAclWithSubnet(acl, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddOutboundAclEntryAllowed() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry outboundEntry = createAclEntry(portRange, "cidrBlock", true, 42, RuleAction.ALLOW);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("out_cidrBlock_aclId","cidrBlock");
		securityDiagram.addConnectionFromSubDiagram("out_cidrBlock_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[1023-1128]\n(rule:42)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLOutbound("aclId", outboundEntry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddOutboundAclEntryAllCidrAllowed() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry outboundEntry = createAclEntry(portRange, "0.0.0.0/0", true, 42, RuleAction.ALLOW);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("out_0.0.0.0/0_aclId","any");
		securityDiagram.addConnectionFromSubDiagram("out_0.0.0.0/0_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[1023-1128]\n(rule:42)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLOutbound("aclId", outboundEntry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddOutboundAclEntryAllCidrBlocked() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry outboundEntry = createAclEntry(portRange, "0.0.0.0/0", true, 42, RuleAction.DENY);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("out_0.0.0.0/0_aclId","any");
		securityDiagram.addBlockedConnectionFromSubDiagram("out_0.0.0.0/0_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[1023-1128]\n(rule:42)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLOutbound("aclId", outboundEntry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddOutboundAclEntryNoPortRangeAllowed() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry entry = createAclEntry(null, "cidrBlock", true, 42, RuleAction.ALLOW);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("out_cidrBlock_aclId","cidrBlock");
		securityDiagram.addConnectionFromSubDiagram("out_cidrBlock_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[all]\n(rule:42)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLOutbound("aclId", entry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddInboundAclEntryAllowed() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry entry = createAclEntry(portRange, "cidrBlock", false, 42, RuleAction.ALLOW);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "cidrBlock");
		securityDiagram.addConnectionToSubDiagram("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[1023-1128]\n(rule:42)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLInbound("aclId", entry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddInboundAclEntryAllowedDefaultRule() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry entry = createAclEntry(portRange, "cidrBlock", false, 32767, RuleAction.ALLOW);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "cidrBlock");
		securityDiagram.addConnectionToSubDiagram("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[1023-1128]\n(rule:default)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLInbound("aclId", entry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddInboundAclEntryAllowedSameSinglePort() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry entry = createAclEntry(PortRange.builder().from(80).to(80).build(), "cidrBlock", false, 42, RuleAction.ALLOW);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "cidrBlock");
		securityDiagram.addConnectionToSubDiagram("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[80]\n(rule:42)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLInbound("aclId", entry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddInboundAclEntryBlocked() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		NetworkAclEntry entry = createAclEntry(portRange, "cidrBlock", false, 42, RuleAction.DENY);

		securityDiagram.addCidr("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "cidrBlock");
		securityDiagram.addBlockedConnectionToSubDiagram("in_cidrBlock_aclId", "subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder,
				"tcp:[1023-1128]\n(rule:42)");

		replayAll();
		builder.addACLInbound("aclId", entry, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddSecurityGroupWithinSubnet() throws CfnAssistException {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();

		SecurityGroup group = SecurityGroup.builder().groupId("groupId").build();

		subnetDiagramBuilder.addSecurityGroup(group);

		replayAll();
		builder.addSecurityGroup(group, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAddSecurityGroup() throws CfnAssistException {

		SecurityGroup group = SecurityGroup.builder().groupId("groupId").groupName("name").build();

		securityDiagram.addSecurityGroup("groupId","name [groupId]");

		replayAll();
		builder.addSecurityGroup(group);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldAssociateSecurityGroupAndInstance() {
		SecurityGroup group = SecurityGroup.builder().groupId("groupId").build();

		securityDiagram.associate("instanceId", "groupId");

		replayAll();
		builder.associateInstanceWithSecGroup("instanceId", group);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldDisplaySecurityGroupDetailsInboundWithSubnet() throws CfnAssistException {
		IpPermission perms = IpPermission.builder().fromPort(80).build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiaBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();
		subnetDiaBuilder.addSecGroupInboundPerms("groupId", perms);

		replayAll();
		builder.addSecGroupInboundPerms("groupId", perms, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldDisplaySecurityGroupDetailsInbound() throws CfnAssistException {
		//SecurityGroup.Builder group = TestSubnetDiagramBuilder.setupSecurityGroup();
		IpPermission ipPerms = TestSubnetDiagramBuilder.setupIpPerms();
		//group.ipPermissions(ipPerms);

		securityDiagram.addPortRange("groupId_tcp_80-100_in", "80-100");
		securityDiagram.connectWithLabel("groupId_tcp_80-100_in", "groupId", "(ipRanges)\n[tcp]");

		replayAll();
		builder.addSecGroupInboundPerms("groupId", ipPerms);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldDisplaySecurityGroupDetailsOutboundWithSubnet() throws CfnAssistException {
		IpPermission perms = IpPermission.builder().fromPort(80).build();

		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiaBuilder = setupSubnetDiagramBuidler();
		subnetDiaBuilder.addSecGroupOutboundPerms("groupId", perms);

		replayAll();
		builder.addSecGroupOutboundPerms("groupId", perms, "subnetId");
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldDisplaySecurityGroupDetailsOutbound() throws CfnAssistException {
		//SecurityGroup.Builder group = TestSubnetDiagramBuilder.setupSecurityGroup();
		IpPermission ipPerms = TestSubnetDiagramBuilder.setupIpPerms();
		//group.ipPermissions(ipPerms);

		securityDiagram.addPortRange("groupId_tcp_80-100_out", "80-100");
		securityDiagram.connectWithLabel("groupId", "groupId_tcp_80-100_out", "(ipRanges)\n[tcp]");

		replayAll();
		builder.addSecGroupOutboundPerms("groupId", ipPerms);
		verifyAll();
	}

	@Test
	public void shouldSecGroup() throws CfnAssistException {
		SecurityGroup secGroup = SecurityGroup.builder().groupId("groupId").groupName("groupName").build();

		securityDiagram.addSecurityGroup("groupId", "groupName [groupId]");

		replayAll();
		builder.addSecurityGroup(secGroup);
		verifyAll();
	}

	private NetworkAclEntry createAclEntry(PortRange thePortRange, String cidrBlock, Boolean outbound, Integer ruleNumber,
			RuleAction ruleAction) {
		return NetworkAclEntry.builder().
				cidrBlock(cidrBlock).
				egress(outbound).
				portRange(thePortRange).
				protocol("6").
				ruleAction(ruleAction).
				ruleNumber(ruleNumber).build();
	}

	private SubnetDiagramBuilder setupSubnetDiagramBuidler() {
		SubnetDiagramBuilder subnetDiagramBuilder = createStrictMock(SubnetDiagramBuilder.class);
		builder.add("subnetId", subnetDiagramBuilder);
		return subnetDiagramBuilder;
	}
}

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The boy is reading The People of Sparks with his Moving Beyond The Page work, and today he had to define the word drab and then illustrate it in a small box. I decided to turn this into a bigger project, and I had him draw a drab picture and then a bright picture. He had to choose the colors to work with and he was allowed to draw whatever he wanted. There were no rules except for one had to be drab and dull, and the other had to be bright and vibrant.
He didn't spend very long on his pictures, but he seemed to enjoy drawing them. Of course, being who he is, the pictures were of monsters.
Autry got in on the act too. She loves to draw, and if someone is working on something creative, she is never far behind.
Where was Tru while these two were drawing? Why he was in his room doing Algebra 2 for the second time today.
And he was happy about it.
Decca is a very creative learner who needs to be constantly challenged or he will tune out. Knowing this I have picked out materials that I think will keep him engaged and interested in the work. Most of these choices he used last year or the year before, so I know they fit his learning style.
His main curriculum is Moving Beyond the Page for ages 10-12. Decca had previously used the 7-9 and 8-10 levels, and he loved both the books and the work. Last year I decided to try something different, but this year we are back. There is nothing else I have found that has matched my creative, gifted learner as perfectly as Moving Beyond the Page. He has already started the first unit, and he is happy to be working through it again.
in two days and is now working through the work in the Arrow. I find these issues to be a nice supplement to his MBTP studies.
I have also decided to add in Latin this year. Decca will be using Latin for Children through Thinker's Cap Academy. He has only just begun this, and although it is not his favorite part of the day, he does do the work without complaints.
For math we are sticking with the same materials as last year, Life of Fred and Beast Academy. Life of Fred and Beast Academy are the only math programs I have found that keep him interested and engaged in the work. Math will never be his passion, but with these programs he almost forgets that. I will also have him work through some apps on the iPad, as he always has fun doing that.
In addition to his formal work, he is going to continue working on his writing, his scratch projects (click here to see his latest game Life of a Gumball), and his graphic design work. He is also taking piano.
I have to admit that I spent all summer worrying about the twins and their high school year. I spent very little time thinking about Decca's year, and I didn't order any curriculum for him until last week (and some this week). I am pleasantly surprised at how well this has turned out though. I may just leave planning to the last-minute again next year!
I spent the day getting our classroom area ready for a new school year. I am not very crafty or creative at all, but I do have a mom that is, and that helps in making a nice area for the kids.
Off the school room area is our patio with a wonderful, calming view. I am trying to encourage the kids to utilize this space more this year, so I have set up our science/craft table out there. I also set up a table for the kids to read at.
I do not have all our plans finalized yet. High school has overwhelmed me so much this year that I have left all decisions to the last-minute, which is so unlike me. One thing I do have planned though is to highlight a different author each month. This month we are studying Agatha Christie, and my mom and I put together this bulletin board for the kids.
We made it home about a month ago. The drive home was fun, and although we all just wanted to be home, we took the time to see one museum every day. The first day we stopped in Hannibal Missouri to see the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. It was not my favorite museum, I think they are a little underfunded, but the kids seemed to like it. By the time we left they all wanted to read a Mark Twain book, so it must have inspired them.
The next day we stopped in Hays, Kansas to tour the Fort Hays historic site. This was my favorite stop along the way to California. The kids and I learned a good deal about the cavalry days in America history which we had never spent much time on before.
On our third day we made a lengthy stop in Albuquerque and explored the Old Town. We also visited the Art Museum's outdoor garden. We love Old Town Albuquerque, and we seem to stop every time we go cross country. It is a great place to explore and stretch your legs.
That night we stayed at a historical hotel in Arizona called La Posada. La Posada was the last built Harvey Hotel, and it was a wonderful experience to stay the night in such a historical hotel. The kids an I loved exploring the hotel and the grounds.
Once we made it home we needed several days to recoup. After relaxing for a few days we went down to my aunt and uncle's house to visit all our cousins. It was a wonderful day of visiting, swimming, and tractor riding.
In other news we found out the cause of Autry's sore throat/tiredness. She is severely anemic, and she also has some inflammation in her body. We are treating the anemia and already she seems to be perking up. We go back to have her blood drawn in a few months to see how her numbers are and to see if there is still inflammation in her body. I am so relieved that we got an answer to her issues, and I am very thankful that she is feeling better already. Hopefully this year will be better for her than last year.
Decca built up his collection of Three Investigator books this summer and has read several of them too. He picked up three of the German books that are used in Germany to teach English to the kids. He loves these books, although they are a little awkward to read. The character's names are changed and there is some bad words in them, but Decca is plowing through them and learning a little German along the way. He has collected so many books this summer that I decided to buy him his own bookshelves. We are on a tight budget, so I decided to find some bookshelves on Craigslist. I found this pair of lawyer bookcases and surprised him with them one day. He was excited to have his own bookshelves.
We will be starting our school year next week, but we will only be starting a few subjects the first few weeks. By September we will be on our full schedule. I have been spending the past few weeks trying to plan out everything, and I am still in the planning phase. I am hoping to have everything ready to go by this weekend. I am feeling a little overwhelmed by it all but I am always grateful that I am able to homeschool the kids.
I see the adults that the twins are turning into, and I am happy with who they are becoming. And I look at Decca and see what a unique, lovely child he is, and I am content. I feel that homeschooling has truly shaped these kids and our family, and I am so thankful that this is the path we have taken.
Things have turned around for us here, which is wonderful. Tru's eyes have cleared up enough that he was able to go to Astronomy Camp which is where he is right now. He left for camp on the 4th driving to Tucson with his Grandfather. He had a great time on their road trip, and then on the 5th he was delivered to camp at the University of Arizona All the students and councilors had orientation and after that they drove up to Kitt peak where they will be staying. I haven't heard from him, but I hope he is having a great time. I leave to pick him up on the 10th, and I can't wait to see him.
Autry had her vocal chords looked at by an ENT doctor yesterday. She was sure that there was damage on her vocal chords, but they looked great. They were swollen from the sore throat she has had for weeks, but there is no damage at all and she is all cleared to sing again. She is going to be starting speech therapy to learn how to talk in a way that is good for her vocal chords. She is looking forward to her speech therapy, and I think she is going to learn many good techniques to help her.
In other new we are leaving for Chicago in the third week of June. We will be staying through August 5th which is when Autry will be picked up from Interlochen. All the kids are looking forward to getting away for a while, and they plan to spend hours swimming, jumping on the trampoline, and eating ice cream. All in all we have a great summer planned, and we are all looking forward to it.
We have had such a few difficult weeks here, but I wanted to check in with everyone to let you know what is happening. Tru has had several chalazias on his eye since January. About a month ago they became infected, so I took him into the doctor. After several doctor visits with various specialists we figured out the problem and Tru started on antibiotic drops. After a week there was no change, so he was put on oral antibiotics, but he has had no change and will need eye surgery soon. I have to figure out if he will need it before or after space camp which he leaves for on June 5th. The doctor said he could get it after, but Tru's eye looks so bad that I wonder if that is a good idea. We are going to go in one more time to the doctor to see what he says. I am hoping we can get the procedure done soon, so Tru doesn't have to live with this problem anymore.
Autry has also been sick with a terrible sore throat for two weeks (we all have), and now she cannot sing. She fears that her voice is damaged, and that thought really scares her. We are not sure what has happened, but she was quite sick and now when she sings her voice is tight and sore. She also feels like she has been over-singing the past few months and that may have contributed to the problem. Regardless, she has been on vocal rest for a while now with no improvement, so she is on two more weeks of strict vocal rest and if that does not help we have to go to a specialist. I cannot explain how sad she is. It is like a part of her identity is missing, and she doesn't know what she will do if she doesn't get her voice back.


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Ready to be an Innovation Machine at Amazon's Retail Business Ops Challenge?
Have you spent the last few years honing your skills at Ops Management? And are you on the lookout for your next big challenge? If you are nodding affirmatively and vigorously, in answer, to both these questions, then, we have a biggie for you! Amazon's Retail Business Services (RBS) Group is looking for brilliant talent in the catalogue management domain, and you might just be it.
Amazon's RBS team plays a gigantic role in the online product cycle and buying operations of the company. It's up to them to ensure that Amazon stays ahead of the race by offering competitive prices in the online marketplace, showcasing a wide selection that impresses its customers beyond words, and that each product is accompanied by relevant and accurate information. It's fairly obvious that this is a big ask and you'll be constantly challenged on the job. But if you are raring to go, then, let's get to the details, shall we?
The first step is to apply here. This blog is going out as the initial application process is winding down. So, if you haven't sent out your application and have not undertaken the first challenge, then, we suggest, you do so NOW! Once you sail through the first test, we suggest you prepare and sharpen your skills for the big challenge on April 23rd, 2016.
Starting off at 10am on April 23rd, the challenge will continue till the evening of April 24, 2016 at the Amazon Development Centre (World Trade Center, Rajajinagar). Over the course of two days, you will be given a case study and will be asked to showcase your Ops skills to deliver solutions. This one is strictly a one-man challenge and we are looking for talent experienced in People, Metrics, Team, Vendor, and Operations Management. If your analytic abilities are nothing short of brilliant and you've trained teams, it will surely earn you brownie points.
When the case studies wrap up, short-listed candidates will go through interviews, before some very cool operation managers take home brand-new jobs. Now, isn't that a weekend worth looking forward to?
Remember, all you need to bring along is your vast armour of impressive job skills. We'll provide you with all the food you need to keep you racing towards the glorious finish line.
So, are you ready to conquer Amazon, this weekend? Yes? Then get started here.


Early stage venture funding, and deal size both fell in 2018, a survey by InnoVen Capital found. The company is a venture debt specialist, and has just released the results of its survey in a report titled Early Stage Investment Insights Report 2018.
The report — in its third edition — focuses on early stage funding activity in start-ups across angel and pre-series-A investments and was developed by analysing up-to-date market information, along with a survey with 14 leading institutional early-stage investors, InnoVen said in a press release on Friday.
Overall early stage funding in 2018 fell 26 percent on a pro-rata basis, from Rs. 4,819 million in 2017 to Rs. 2,971 million (until October) this year. While the number of deals were broadly trending at the same pace — 82 last year versus 67 till October this year — the deal size reduced by 25 percent to Rs. 44 million from Rs. 58 million in 2017.
"While 2018 has been a great year for the start-up eco-system, with record funding and exits (courtesy Flipkart), the funding has been more concentrated in late stage companies," Ashish Sharma, CEO, InnoVen Capital India, said in the release.
Investors have become more apprehensive of funding start-ups in pre-revenue concept stage, which is reflected in the share of pre-revenue funded start-ups declining to 12 percent this year from 27 percent in 2016. Investors also preferred backing more experienced founders, with the proportion of founders in funded start-ups with at least five years of experience going up from 55 percent in 2017 to 78 percent this year.
Investors also mentioned that they look for companies with a clearly identified large addressable market, some product-market fit and scalability. 70 percent of the companies that failed to obtain funding from Institutional investors either had no product-market fit or were addressing a niche market opportunity.
The survey also found that investors like start-ups with more than one founder, with 92 percent of funded start-ups having two co-founders. The two most important qualities that investors looked for in founders were vision and prior experience and background. The survey found that the number of start-ups with at least one female co-founder still remains low at 17 percent versus 20 percent in 2017.
Bengaluru and the National Capital Region both saw their share fall in terms of number of deals, with Mumbai gaining strongly during 2018, accounting for 23 percent of deals versus 6 percent last year. Consumer, enterprise tech and AI, healthcare and content emerged as the most active sectors and investors believe that this trend will continue in 2019.


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Missing Children, Females, Presumed Deceased,
Rachel Mellon
Revision as of 15:54, 18 October 2020 by KikiH520 (talk | contribs)
Thirteen-year-old Rachel was last seen on January 31, 1996, taking a nap in her bedroom at her family's residence in Bolingbrook, Illinois sometime during the afternoon, wrapped in a blue blanket. She stayed home from school that day due to a sore throat.
According to Rachel's stepfather, Vincent Mellon, he and Rachel played video games together, then she fell asleep and he left the house to take the family's German Shepherd for a walk at 2:30 p.m. Vincent left the door unlocked while he was gone. He said that the dog slipped off its leash to chase a rabbit and as a a result, he was gone longer than he intended to be, and didn't return to the house until half an hour later.
Authorities maintain that Vincent never checked on Rachel when he returned home, but he stated that he did indeed notice his stepdaughter had disappeared after he finished the walk. Rachel was apparently reported missing to investigators at approximately 5:00 p.m. when her mother, Amy Mellon and some other family members arrived home. She has never been heard from again.
Two pillows and the blue blanket that Rachel was wrapped in are also missing. Her winter clothes, shoes, and coat were not taken, even though the windchill was 20 degrees below zero outside that day. Rachel's purse and Walkman were also left behind at her residence. There were no indications of forced entry and an extensive search of the surrounding area turned up no signs of Rachel. Authorities stated that Rachel could not have survived long if she was outside and exposed to the elements.
Initially it was thought that some of Rachel's relatives had taken her out of the state, but that theory has since been discarded. Her bank account has not been touched since her disappearance and there was no evidence that she'd purchased plane or bus tickets to go anywhere.
Vincent gave blood, semen, saliva and hair samples to authorities in 2000 when Rachel's case was reopened and a grand jury was convened to investigate; authorities obtained a warrant to get the samples. Amy stated that she believed her daughter was alive and other people knew where she was. The Mellon family's attorneys said that the case was being re-investigated due to interest from the television program "America's Most Wanted" which wanted to run a segment regarding Rachel's disappearance.
Authorities have stated that they believe foul play was involved in Rachel's disappearance and Vincent has been considered a possible suspect in her case for several years. He had scratches on his body after her disappearance; he said he was injured while repairing his car.
Vincent has a long record for domestic violence and he failed lie detector tests in connection with Rachel's disappearance. The grand jury investigation ended in 2000 without any indictments handed down. A year before her disappearance, Rachel ran away and stayed at a friend's home, but she voluntarily returned home shortly after her departure. Authorities do not believe that she ran away in 1996.
Rachel kept a diary which police read after her disappearance. In one entry, written months before she vanished, she wrote that Vincent had kissed her and touched her inappropriately. Her father, Jeff Skemp, was living in Dallas, Texas at the time of his daughter's disappearance. He had separated from Amy when Rachel was a toddler.
Jeff stated that the day Rachel vanished, she telephoned his mother; he said this was out of the ordinary for Rachel, as she was not allowed to talk to her grandmother. He keeps his phone number listed in case Rachel tries to contact him, but he believes that she met with foul play. Jeff held a memorial service for her in 2006.
Amy and Vincent moved away from the Bollingbrook, Illinois area sometime after 1996. As of 2020, Rachel's disappearance remains unsolved and no arrests have been made in connection with her case, but her disappearance is being investigated as a homicide.
Rachel was an honors student at the time of her disappearance and her favorite school subject was science. She was interested in recycling and nature. She was was a seventh-grader at Ward Middle School in 1996.
Rachel is described as an Asian female with black hair, hazel eyes, is 5'0 and weighs between 62- 80 pounds. She has a mole on the upper left side of her lip and her ears are pierced. Her hair was cut short at the time of her disappearance, but she often wore it shoulder-length.
She was last seen wearing a pink sweater or sweatshirt, yellow sweatpants and red house slippers.
Retrieved from "https://missingchildren.wikia.org/wiki/Rachel_Mellon?oldid=8096"
Presumed Deceased


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NeNe Leakes to Visit Teresa Giudice in Jail
Kimberly Ripley
NeNe Leakes said in a recent interview that she will be joining Teresa Giudice for a drink before she heads to prison next year, and that she might even visit the Real Housewives of New Jersey star while she's incarcerated.
"I would even visit her [in jail,] I really would," she said while talking with Bravo's Andy Cohen.
"I feel bad for her," she added. "I feel like when Teresa calls me, she knows she's going to get real true advice."
NeNe Leakes was busy promoting the new season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta when the topic of Teresa Giudice came up. She admits she has given her friend advice on a number of occasions, but she refused to say what that advice was.
NeNe Leakes says she wants to "have a drink" with Teresa Giudice before she goes to jail: http://t.co/w9ns50LiJq pic.twitter.com/FgkDOQxW4U
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) November 10, 2014
"I don't want to say her business out there," she said.
NeNe Leakes admits she didn't call Giudice immediately following her sentencing on October 2nd. She figured things would be so crazy for the Real Housewives of New Jersey star that she felt it best to wait until things simmered down a bit.
"When I spoke to her I said 'I know so many people were going to text you and call you and I didn't want to be that person,'" she told Andy Cohen. She added that the two have spoken several times since then, enjoying some very meaningful conversations.
"I'm very over all the negativity, it is very negative and I don't want to be in a negative space every single time I go to work, so I must say when I talk about growth, I have grown," Leakes said. "No matter what I have done in the past, I honestly do not want to get up every day and sit with a bunch of negative women that are b*tching over nothing."
Do you suppose NeNe Leakes will really visit Teresa Giudice when she goes to prison? Will her visits be well received?
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