On this page you will find brooches of all sorts, pins are on a separate page. The differences between them are brooches are all pin-backs and mostly larger-sized.
Signed '© AVon'. Very good condition, slight aging and a few minor scuffs on the surface.
Marked 'STERLING'. Very good condition, normal patina and aging. Small initial brooch from the 1920s-30s.
Good condition with aging, the clear rhinestones have turned somewhat cloudy. The front of the crown has some worn off plating and a chip on the top revealing a dark base. 1950s-60s.
Very good condition, normal minor aging to the goldtone. Lightweight stamped brooch with gold-plating.
Good-very good condition, normal scuffs on the surface. Shiny polished plain brooch, rhodium-plated. 1960s-70s.
Good condition, there are some scuffs on the plastic cabochons though. Plating and hardware alright. Large sized brooch, weighs on the heavy side, it is matte goldtone. 1980s-1990s.
Signed 'BENEDIKT N.Y©'. Good - very good condition, slight wear on the back plating and edges, and minor aging. There are minor scuffs on the glass. Large and heavy brooch, the center of the star appears to be some sort of stone quartz. The brown pieces are glass domes, open-backed. 1960s. Howard Benedick, based in New York (operated 1955-1973) produced high end costume jewellery, his signature pieces are elaborate maltese crosses.
Good condition, lots of aging though, the back pinback appears to be cemented back on some time ago. This is a tiny brooch with enamelled front on copper. 1950s-60s.
Signed '©SARAH COV'. Very good condition, very minor normal chips on the enameled white edges of the petals, no major chips. A few spots of wear on the silvertone plating revealing a grey metal base, this is not obvious and occurs on the stalk's tip and a little on the back. Pretty large flower with a stacked design and textured leaves. 1960s.
Very good condition, slight wear on the center goldtone stamen portions, there is a very minor dot chip on one of the petals (hardly an issue) and another on the side edge revealing the copper base. Minor normal aging on the goldtone, it has a slight rub-off on the plating at the back's end of the stalk. 1960s.
Very good condition, very minor aging to the goldtone petals. This pretty three-dimensional rose stalk has a silvertone paintwork on the leaves and petals over a gold-plated base. 1960s.
Signed '©GIOVANNI'. Good condition, some aging to the gold-plating (slight dulling). The swivel clasp is a little loose so I will include a rubber clutch to keep it in place. Three-dimensional goldtone rose stalk with textured leaves & petals. 1960s.
Signed 'Coro' in script. Fine - good condition, mostly due to some chips on the plating, revealing a copper base, they are on the tips of the petals, back and inner rim (please see photos). The construction is still sturdy, eye-catching piece. This is a very large, dimensional design with a matte yellow gold plating, and golden glitter on some of the petals. 1960s.
Very good condition, slight normal aging on the plating at the back (slight dull spots). Highly reflective surface with a tinge of rose-gold colour. This is a very dimensional, stacked petals, chunky brooch. The pin-back slightly jiggles from the rivet but is not a problem. There is a single large ab-rhinestone set in the center. 1960s.
Very good condition, normal aging, some flaking of the green paintwork on the underside. The brooch is very three-dimensional, large-sized almost like a corsage. It is made plastic, in layers, possibly celluloid, acetate or some form of old plastic. There appears to be some touch-ups on the flower itself, the silver glitter edges and the tops of the pink petals may have been added later. I am guessing this as the underside petals seem to have a more original paintwork similar to how the leaves are. Wonderful statement piece, possibly around 1950s. Will ship in a box for safety.
Fine condition, due to wear on the plating, revealing a silvertone base, however the construction is very sturdy and well crafted. Brooch weighs heavy from the large size and metal. Normal aging expected, this is an older piece from the 1930s-40s.
Fine - average condition for its age, wear on the plating, I can't tell if it was originally silvertone with a golden tarnish now, or that it used to have a pale gold wash but has worn off most of it on the front to reveal a silvertone... Some scuffs on the polished surface. Lots of aging too, the metal and pin has darkened. Appears to be pink & clear paste glass rhinestones. Flat wire-work style from about 1930s.
Very good - excellent condition, with normal minor aging. Made of plastic, this cluster of sweet daisies are powder-blue color with brown accents. About 1940s.
Excellent condition, minor aging to goldtone. Intricate damascene brooch from Spain with Renaissance inspired pair of birds in flight and ivy accents. The goldtone is matte with black detailings. Old fashioned trombone clasp. About 1960s.
Fine-good condition, normal scratches expected on the surface, aging on the white background, there are brown spots towards the right; one at the edge and another is seeping within. The pin-back has also rusted some. Inverse-carved lucite plastic, the flower looks like it is floating within. 1950s.
Good condition, some normal scratches on the surface. Inverse-carved lucite plastic with an purple orchid. These are made with a carved back and then painted on the reverse so it makes the design looks as if it is floating within. Glue has some aging. 1950s.
Signed 'Geri STER.' Excellent condition. Rhodium-plated over sterling silver, the center has a pretty topaz coloured glass rhinestone prong-set. Age unknown, but possibly 1970s.
Signed 'Geri 14KT GF'. Excellent condition, though there is just a slight darkening on a few areas on the gold-fill. The center is set with a green gemstone. Age unknown, probably 1970s.
Fine condition, rhinestones have aged, the clear ones have turned somewhat cloudy, a couple of the topaz orange rhinestones appear to be replaced with crystal ones, with the exception of three; which are a lighter orange paste (glass) stones. The back plating has some wear revealing a silvertone. About 1940s-50s.
Very good condition for its age, normal aging with dulling on the goldtone. Remnants of art deco influences. Stylised brooch with coiled accents and aqua baguettes with clear rhinestones. 1940s.
Excellent condition, did not notice any chips. Beautiful large piece with shimmer glass and rose pink rhinestones. 1960s.
Good condition, though there are scuffs on the coats of the ab-crystal rhinestones, the center one does have one that is a larger flake-off (please see photos). When worn this is still dazzling though as there are so many crystals in a cluster. Slight aging on the metal, all the rhinestones are prong-set and riveted. 1960s.
Good condition, minor normal scuffs on the rhinestones. One slight chip on the center rhinestone edge. They are ab-coated with a yellow and blue tint. Small-medium sized brooch. 1960s.


>Gun dog trainer extraordinaire, Gary Ruppel, and I loaded up his dog trailer and headed east to chase birds on the Kansas prairie. We had a combination of bird dogs ranging from Grand River Labradors, Elhew Pointers, English Cockers, and of course my Grouse River setter … QUAIL DOG FANATIC Gretchen!
We started out in eastern Colorado with arctic conditions … boy, were there lots of pheasants! We saw 50 plus birds in the air at one time maybe more … no exaggeration! The commotion of that many birds at once is mind boggling.
With Christmas music blaring on the ol' Chevy's 250,000-miles-accumulated-chasing-birddogs-across-the-West stereo and Uncle Gary singing along in tune, we headed east into Kansas' Winter Wonderland in search of birds … of course birds mean bobwhite quail. What else? We did see a few greater chickens and plenty of pheasants.
Quail were to be found in the rolling sand sage country south of my beloved Ar-Kansas River … our best day was Sunday when we moved 9 large coveys in 3 hours in a 2.4 mile area. These birds had never seen bird dogs or their counter parts carrying smooth bores!
My Christmas visions will be of staunch bird dogs on point and tornado explosive covey rises!
Happy Holidays to all … and I hope you all get to experience a setter (insert your favorite bird dog breed here) on point and the buzzing whirr of Kansas bobwhites exiting in organized chaos!
If you ever make it to Holcomb, Kansas … make sure to eat at the El Rancho! My favorite meal there is called the Kallback's Yes (which has an interesting history with the name)!
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Get Involved! (Ex-Glassjaw, FATA, Thursday) Release Debut Song, Offer Free MP3
September 19th, 2013 James Shotwell
Friday is in sight, but first we have to overcome Thursday. Might as well procrastinate a bit longer and spend the morning discovering new music, right?
Allow us to introduce you to the latest quasi-supergroup, Get Involved! Featuring guitarists Brian Deneeve (From Autumn to Ashes) and Todd Weinstock (Glassjaw), drummer Tucker Rule (Thursday), frontman Derrick Karg-Zamudio and bassist Marcus Russell Price, this recently formed rock act has just released their first single through BBC Radio 1 and we're here today to offer you a free mp3 of that very track.
"Apathy" appears on the band's forthcoming Ross Robinson (At The Drive-In, The Cure) produced EP, for which the band has enlisted the support of fans via Kickstarter to help back its release. A press release explains:
The upcoming EP showcases the various sides of Get Involved! and is precursor to what these seasoned musicians are like onstage. "The live show is where we give three million percent because with this type of music you can't help but throw yourself into it or not do it at all," Rule explains. "It feels like we've all been playing together much longer than we have," Weinstock summarizes, adding that the band will be touring and working on a full-length in 2014. "It already sounds like we've been through a war together and we're just getting started."
You can stream and download "Apathy" below. Get Involved! Comment and let us know your thoughts on the track.
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Q: Study abroad – we've all heard of it, but what does it entail?
A: It's pretty simple: study abroad means a student travels to a foreign country and is enrolled in college-level classes at a university in that country for course credit.
Every program is different, giving students many options to best fit their educational and financial needs. Some programs are offered directly through a student's home university, whereas others are available through an outside university. For example, students attending the University at Buffalo can easily attend any study abroad program offered by any of the SUNY schools.
Q: So what's the difference between "study abroad" and "service learning"?
Q: Why are service learning and global opportunities so important for nursing students?
The world is becoming a "global market" and the US is becoming a more diverse country than ever before. Nurses (and nursing students) will be taking care of patients and families in a very intimate setting. It is important for students to be aware of and sensitive to foreign cultures, customs and languages. This makes studying abroad and foreign service projects an invaluable experience.
Many students report that they have learned how to be accepting of different lifestyles and mannerisms, how to communicate better with people who speak a different language, and how to be a more accepting human being. Some programs house students together while others place students with a host family. Living with a host family in combination with talking courses with local students of the host nation fosters a learning environment where American students can overcome stereotypes of certain cultures by directly interacting with the nation's citizens and encouraging accepting relationships. Students also often talk about their fun and enlightening experiences of actively participating in cultural rituals – it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Q: Can you describe your experience with studying abroad?
I have had the great fortune of being able to travel abroad a few times. In Fall of 2010, I was able to study abroad in Athens, Greece, and in September 2013 and 2014, I was able to travel to Ecuador for a week-long surgical mission through a nonprofit organization, Blanca's House.
One of the most important reasons I chose to study in Greece was it fit my budget – another reason is I took seven years of Latin and Ancient Greek before college and I thought it would be a great opportunity to expand on my knowledge. It was a phenomenal experience. I was able to learn basic conversational Greek language and Greek customs. Most of the classes I took were unrelated to nursing/science, but I found great professional and educational value in expanding my global perspective and cultural competence (which is very important for nurses).
My favorite course was "The Ambassadors Forum" – ambassadors to Greece spoke to the class about global topics like their home country's relationship with Greece, global economics and the European Union. I also travelled to many historical sites in Greece and surrounding countries.
This experience expanded my appreciation for the luxuries we have in the United States and gave me a better understanding of what life is truly like for some of my patients who have come from other nations and cultures.
Athens, Greece. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to explore foreign countries and cultures.
In Ecuador, Julie worked with Blanca's House, a volunteer organization that brings free medical services and health care education to Latin American countries.
After obtaining my BSN, I traveled to Ecuador for a week-long surgical mission. Through Blanca's House, we performed almost 100 surgeries in four days on patients that otherwise could not afford these life-changing procedures.
This experience was truly eye-opening. It made me cherish the equipment and supplies in U.S. hospitals because the two hospitals we served had very primitive facilities and equipment. It was also a very humbling experience – the patients we took care of were extremely grateful for the services provided. I felt as though I really made a difference in their lives.
Interested in an adventure? Here is a sample of study abroad opportunities to explore!


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These 11 Epic Mountains In Hawaii Will Drop Your Jaw
Mauka: a word in the Hawaiian language, meaning "toward the mountain," and most commonly used in giving directions. Mountains are an integral part of the Hawaiian landscape, and while there are countless mountain ranges, peaks, and valleys across the islands, some are more well-known than others. Each of these eleven summits has a topographic prominence of at least 500 meters, or 1,640 feet, and are collectively classified as the highest mountains in Hawaii.
1. Mauna Kea, Big Island
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Standing at 13,796 feet above sea level, Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano, is the highest point in the state of Hawaii. Much of the mountain, however, is underwater, and if measured from its oceanic base, it would be 33,000 feet tall — which would be higher than Mount Everest!
2. Mauna Loa, Big Island
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Mauna Loa has historically been considered the largest volcano on earth, and has been erupting for an estimated 700,000 years. The nearby city of Hilo was partially built on lava flows from the late 19th century.
3. Haleakala, Maui
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This massive shield volcano forms approximately 75 percent of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The active volcano has erupted in the last 500 years or so, and is designated to be in a non-eruptive phase by the United States Geological Survey.
4. Hualalai, Big Island
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Another volcano in Hawaii? Yep. There are five major volcanoes that form the Hawaiian Islands, and Hualalai is considered to be the third most active. It has not erupted since 1801, but it is expected to erupt within the next century.
5. Pu'u Kukui, Maui
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Considered one of the wettest spots on earth, the mountain receives an average of 385 inches of rain each year. Rainwater that is unable to drain away floats into a nearby bog, making the soil dense, deep, and acidic.
6. Kawaikini, Kauai
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The highest point on the island of Kauai is — you guessed it — another volcano! Though the summit is only 1,600 feet in elevation, it is a difficult climb due to the extensive rain in the area.
7. Kamakou, Molokai
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Part of the extinct East Molokai Shield Volcano, Kamakou is home to the Molokai Forest Preserve, estimated to contain more than 250 rare native Hawaiian plants.
8. Ka'ala, Oahu
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Part of the Waianae Range on Oahu's west side, this eroded volcano is home to an FAA-maintained active tracking station at the summit, closed to the general public and secured by the United States Army.
9. Lanaihale, Lanai
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Lanaihale is the highest point on the small island of Lanai, which is only 142 square miles. The island, and is 98 percent owned by Larry Ellison, founder and chairman of Oracle.
10. Konahuanui, Oahu
Part of the Ko'olau Mountain Range in east Oahu, the 3,000-foot summit is a popular hiking destination for experienced outdoors enthusiasts. I can only hope that I will gain the strength to complete this tough hike in the next few years.
11. Haupu, Kauai
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Seen from the east and south side of the island is Haupu, which is apparently best experienced via an ATV tour.
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What is the tallest mountain in Hawaii?
The highest point in the entire Aloha State is Mauna Kea, which measures in at 13,796 feet above sea level. When measured from its oceanic base deep in the vast Pacific, however, the mountain measures in at more than 33,000 feet tall — higher than Mount Everest! In Hawaiian mythology, the peaks of Hawaii Island are sacred, and Mauna Kea is considered to be the most sacred; an ancient law mandated that only high ranking ali'i could visit the summit. Luckily, today, anyone can — and should — visit the summit of Mauna Kea. Did you also know that Mauna Kea is one of the few places in Hawaii where it actually snows?
What is the most beautiful mountain range in Hawaii?
While the answer to this question is highly subjective, we'd have to say that our favorite mountain range is the Ko'olau Mountain Range on the island of Oahu. Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1972, the Ko'olau Mountain Range is located on Oahu's windward coast and is what remains of the island's eastern shield volcano. The volcano became dormant approximately 1.7 million years ago, and steady erosion resulted in the mountains as we know them today — tall, majestic wonders that tower over the Hawaiian landscape.
What are the best mountain trails in Hawaii?
From the lush, green mountains of Kauai to the stark volcanic landscapes of Hawaii Island, there is little more awe-inspiring than Hawaii's mountain ranges. While you can experience these mountains from afar, there's little better than embarking on a hike in the mountains. Not all trails are created equal, and though many of Hawaii's hiking trails are reserved for those with plenty of experience, these 11 mountain hikes are ideal for beginners.
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
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ADAMTS9-AS2 is an antisense overlapping lncRNA against ADAMTS9, and mostly located in the upstream of ADAMTS9. ADAMTS9-AS2 is down-regulated in glioma tissue samples and associated with poor prognosis. Its expression is positively correlated with ADAMTS9 and DNMT3A, but negatively with DNMT1. Mechanistically, it may modulate the expression of ADAMTS9. Moreover, ADAMTS9-AS2 expression levels are evidently increased in 5-aza-dC (DNA demethylating agent) groups. Overexpression of ADAMTS9-AS2 can inhibit migration and invasion of glioma cells.
LncRNA BC002811 is down-regulated in astrocytoma and significantly associated with poor patient survival.
LncRNA CASC2 is lower in colorectal cancer, glioma, renal cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Its expression level is associated with clinicopathological parameters such as tumor size, TNM stage, prognosis etc.. Functionally, CASC2 regulates cancer cell proliferation, migration, metastasis, invasion and apoptosis. Mechanistically, CASC2 can bind to miR-18a, miR-21. Besides, CASC2 negatively regulates pSTAT3 and c-Myc.
HOXA11-AS acts as an oncogene in glioma and tumor suppressor gene in epithelial ovarian cancer. HOXA11-AS can regulate cancer cell proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis.
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N-Myc suppresses LINC00467 gene expression through directly binding to the LINC00467 gene promoter and reducing LINC00467 promoter activity. Moreover, LINC00467 reduces RD3 mRNA expression. Besides, Affymetrix microarray analysis reveals that one of genes significantly up-regulated by LINC00467 siRNA is the tumor suppressor gene DKK1. Importantly, knocking-down LINC00467 expression with siRNA in neuroblastoma cells reduces the number of viable cells and increases the percentage of apoptotic cells, while co-transfection with DKK1 siRNA would block the effects.
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LncRNA SNHG1 is up-regulated in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tissues and astrocytoma tissues. High SNHG1 expression is correlated with large tumor size, poor differentiation, aggressive BCLC stage, and poor prognosis. SNHG1 promotes HCC cells proliferation, cell cycle progression and inhibits HCC cells apoptosis. Further experiments reveal that SNHG1 promotes HCC cells proliferation through inhibiting p53 and p53-target genes expression.
LncRNA TSLC1-AS1 and TSLC1 are both down-regulated in glioma tissue samples. Functionally, TSLC1-AS1 inhibits cell proliferation, migration and invasion. Moreover, TSLC1-AS1 is positively correlated with TSLC1. Besides, TSLC1-AS1 is also positively correlated with other tumor suppressors NF1, VHL, PIK3R1 and negatively correlated with the oncogene BRAF.
LncRNA USMycN is co-amplified with MYCN in 88 of 341 human neuroblastoma tissues. USMycN RNA binds to the RNA-binding protein Nono, leading to N-Myc RNA upregulation and neuroblastoma cell proliferation. High levels of USMycN and NonO expression in human neuroblastoma tissues independently predict poor patient prognoses. Besides, treatment with antisense oligonucleotides targeting USMycN in neuroblastoma-bearing mice statistically significantly hinders tumor progression.
LncRNA XIST is higher in glioma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and lower in breast cancer. XIST regulates cancer cell proliferation, migration, metastasis, invasion and apoptosis. Mechanistically, XIST can bind to miR-152, miR-34a-5p. Moreover, XIST negatively regulates pAKT, OCT4 and positively regulates E2F3.
LncRNA XLOC_010967 is down-regulated in astrocytoma and significantly associated with poor patient survival.
LncRNA POU3F3 is higher in colorectal cancer, glioma, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and gastric cancer. POU3F3 regulates cancer cell proliferation, migration, metastasis, invasion, apoptosis and EMT. Mechanistically, POU3F3 is negatively regulated by EZH2. Besides, it negatively regulates p18, caspase-9, caspase-3, E-cadherin and positively regulates cyclin D1, CDK4, pRb, Rb, N-cadherin.


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Oprah's magic touch blesses VT business
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'Tis the season for holiday gift guides, and perhaps the king of them all comes from the "Queen of Talk."
Runamok Maple, a Cambridge-based maple syrup producer, landed on Oprah Winfrey's Favorite Things list this year — thus putting business owners Laura and Eric Sorkin on a "wild ride."
Such an endorsement can be a small-business-owner's dream, it even has its own name: "The Oprah effect." But it also means a lot of work.
The Sorkins sell maple syrup they have smoked, barrel aged or infused with flavors such as hibiscus flower and cardamom. Because of the nod from Oprah, the Sorkins accelerated their business' growth plans and hired five new employees to keep up with demand.
In the three days after Oprah's Nov. 3 announcement, Runamok Maple made as much in sales as the company had in the previous six months. The Sorkins declined to provide exact sales figures.
On Oprah's list is a gift box of three 250 milliliter bottles of Runamok syrups — the bourbon-barrel-aged, hibiscus flower-infused and the cinnamon and vanilla infused — which sells for $69.95.
Other national attention has similarly affected Vermont companies. A mention from Brooke Shields of a Brattleboro maple syrup led to a 60 percent increase in sales for that business. For Bristol-based Bee's Wrap, which makes a reusable alternative to plastic wrap, business bloomed after a mention on the blog Design Sponge. At about the same time, in 2013, Williams Sonoma placed an order. These two events doubled retail sales, and the Williams Sonoma mention validated the brand, the founder said.
A few years after that, Bee's Wrap graced the pages of O, The Oprah Magazine, which founder Sarah Kaeck said continues to help guide customers.
Bee's Wrap started 2012 with Kaeck applying beeswax to cotton by hand in a home studio and within the first year had three to four employees. With the demand that came with the national attention, Kaeck hired six part-time employees within six months and eventually moved to a new space with custom machinery. Bee's Wrap now has eight full-time and three part-time employees, and sales are in the "low seven-figures."
Kaeck attributes her business' success and attention to hitting the market at the right time, when consumers were looking for ways to reduce use of plastic and have concerns about toxins in their homes.
"Bee's Wrap provides a solution that was not previously there," Kaeck wrote in an email.
Similarly, Runamok Maple was created to fill what the Sorkins saw as a hole in the market. Most maple syrup is sold in iconic brown plastic jugs, which Eric Sorkin said fails to express just how special the product is.
"Regular maple syrup is just amazing. It's just shocking that there is so little on the shelves that is elegantly packaged," Eric Sorkin said. "There's so much more you can do with it."
Presentation is paramount
Laura Sorkin's culinary background — she has a degree from the French Culinary Institute in New York City — played a role in this expansion of their maple syrup beyond a pancake topping. Runamok syrups are sold in glass bottles and marketed as something to put in cocktails, hot drinks, and in both sweet and savory dishes. The recipes on the company's website, most written by Laura Sorkin, include a prosciutto and melon appetizer made with the elderberry infused syrup, and s'mores with homemade maple marshmallows.
The Sorkins moved to Vermont in 2001 to start an organic vegetable farm. They switched to maple syrup in 2009 when vegetable farming for profit was no longer enjoyable, Eric Sorkin said. They started Thunder Basin Maple Works, a bulk producer that sells to distributors.
The Sorkins consider Runamok Maple's official launch when they showed the product at the Fancy Food Show in June in New York City. They had been selling Runamok locally in a handful of stores a few months before then.
Oprah's scouts discovered Rumamok among the 2,670 exhibitors at the Fancy Food Show and hung around the booth for about a half an hour, Eric Sorkin said. The Vermont maple syrup survived several rounds to land among the 100 other items named on the 2016 Favorite Things list.
Like the Sorkins, Kaeck said presentation is paramount. The photography on Bee's Wrap's website is a testament to the importance put on form as well as function.
Nicole Ravlin, founder and partner at People Making Good Public Relations in Burlington, concurred on the power of packaging.
"People love beautifully designed packages. Make sure you're putting your best foot forward," Ravlin advised. For edible products, the visual experience has to impress before the consumer even tastes it, Ravlin said.
Capitalize on attention
The aesthetics and usability of a business' website also is critical, especially if an increase in attention is expected. Ravlin said businesses need to have a website that can handle the traffic, that makes the star product easy to find, and that directs potential customers to other products they might be interested in. Ravlin recommended offering sales or special products.
Whenever Ravlin meets with new clients she asks the business owners for "wish lists:" where they want their products mentioned.
"In the almost 11 years I've been doing this I can almost guarantee people will say Oprah's Favorite Things, The Today Show, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal," Ravlin said.
Getting that attention might be a mix of luck and concerted effort.
"I couldn't pitch the folks over at Harpo to be on Oprah's Favorite's list," Ravlin said of the publisher of Oprah's magazine. But she can pitch the product to editors at Oprah's magazine and hope they consider it for the holiday list.
But, Ravlin advised, "You don't want to spend all your time just going after national outlets." It's important to pitch to outlets where your audience goes. A pitch needs to consider whether the audience consumes print or digital media, traditional or social media.
And don't send samples blindly, Ravlin said. That's an expense that should be made only when asked to, she said.
Kaeck advises business owners to have a growth plan that scales the business financially and for production.
"We have done this successfully but have had our moments of scrambling to pull it together at the last minute, as well," Kaeck said.
Kaeck leads and all-female team at Bee's Wrap. She advises other business owners, especially women who also are caring for family members, to let go of guilt and attend to personal needs.
"Taking time for myself, such as by going for a walk in the daily transition period between work and home life, has been a huge help, especially in discarding the guilt, which is so hard to do and really serves no purpose but for sapping energy."
Runamok Maple co-founder Eric Sorkin's business advice is simple: "Do what you love," he said.
Brooke Shields' gift list sweetens sales for VT syrup
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The year is almost over. Christmas is done and dusted and the bells are about to ring on a brand new year. It only feels right, then, to take a look back over the last twelve months, specifically in relation to cinema. It's been a bumper year, with everything from Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Birdman hitting the screen, so much so that there's still no Academy Award frontrunner.
So, to provide you with an idea of what I've liked best from this year's offerings, here's a list of my top five (narrowed down from twenty, and then from ten). Bear in mind that these are my choices and my choices alone. If yours differ in any way, then better for it, as it builds more of a case for what a stand-out year it's been.
1. Carol came late in the year, November to be precise. I'd heard from various screenings elsewhere that it was something special, but I didn't quite believe the hype until I saw it for myself. It's beautiful, anchored by two outstanding performances by co-leads Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. The story may be simple, but the emotion, power and passion in the way it's told ensure it leaves a big impression.
2. 45 Years is a film that I was lucky enough to see at the Edinburgh International Film Festival back in June. I'd missed the two public screenings, but thankfully managed to catch it on the final day of the festival. I wasn't disappointed. Andrew Haigh, who made a mark with Weekend a few years back, delivers yet another powerhouse slice of British cinema.
3. Sci-fi isn't normally my thing, so it was a shock to me that I was so captivated by Ex Machina. Part of that had to do with the fact that the sci-fi played second fiddle to a dark, psychological and thrilling chamber piece between three characters, played superbly by the trio of Domhall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac and – with extra emphasis – Alicia Vikander.
4. Tangerine is a mini marvel, and not just because it was shot with no money on a series of modified iPhone's. The film is alive from the very start, brimming with such fizz and spark that any limitations are quickly forgotten about. In fact, it's so light on its feet that it doesn't dawn on you how insightful and eye-opening a film it really is.
5. Pixar took a few years off after the release of Monsters University, only to come back all guns blazing with Inside Out, one of their sharpest and most adult efforts yet. Set inside the mind of an 11 year old during a difficult transitionary period, this animated gem scores big laughs, while broadcasting some pretty substantial life messages at the same time.
If you're interested, then other films I loved this year include: Whiplash, The Diary Of A Teenage Girl, The Tribe, Mommy, Sicario, Love & Mercy and Mad Max: Fury Road.
Shamefully I've only seen one of these, 'Inside Out' (which I also enjoyed very much). I have a lot of catching up to do!
Great list! 🙂 Inside Out & Ex Machina are in the same positions in my top five. I've not seen your other three! I need to. Especially Carol.
Thanks very much. I'd definitely recommend Carol.


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We have been covering Pfizer's antitrust suit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the manufacturer of Remicade® (infliximab). As we previously reported, Pfizer filed an antitrust lawsuit in September 2017 against J&J in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleging that J&J has engaged in an anticompetitive scheme to protect its Remicade product since Pfizer introduced its competing biosimilar Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb) in 2016. On November 18, 2017, J&J filed a motion to dismiss Pfizer's complaint and on January 26, 2018, the Biosimilars Council filed an unopposed motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in opposition to J&J's motion to dismiss. On August 8, 2018, the Court denied J&J's motion to dismiss, finding that Pfizer's complaint sufficiently pleads that it has suffered an antitrust injury as the result of J&J's allegedly anticompetitive conduct. The Court also denied the Biosimilars Council motion for leave. Since that time, the parties have engaged in pre-trial discovery, with the close of fact discovery most recently set for May 29, 2020.
On March 16, 2020, due to travel restrictions and work-from-home directives in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Court entered a stipulated amended scheduling order to postpone all depositions until April 10, 2020 or later, and extend all other deadlines in the pre-trial schedule by four weeks. On March 24, 2020, following additional state and local orders to remain home and closing non-essential businesses, the Court entered a second stipulated amended scheduling order to further postpone all depositions until June 4, 2020 or later, and to extend all other deadlines in the pre-trial schedule by 55 days. As a result, the close of fact discovery is now set for August 20, 2020.


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The Sinnissippi Mounds are a Havana Hopewell culture burial mound grouping located in the city of Sterling, Illinois, United States.

History
The mounds are a product of the Hopewell tradition which flourished in the Sterling area around 2,000 years ago. At that time, the area was at the center of a vast trade network that stretched up and down the Mississippi River. Mounds such as the Sinnissippi are common throughout the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys.

Modern discovery
The first European settler in Sterling, Hezekiah Brink, noted the mounds when he arrived in 1834. Among some of the other early European settlers was a group of men who were interested in starting a Science Club. The Sterling Scientific Club, in existence as early as the 1870s, made one of their goals the investigation of the burial mounds near the Rock River.

W. C. Holbrook investigated the mounds in 1877 and published a lengthy written account in History of Whiteside County, Illinois, published 1877. One year later, another written account of a mound investigation appeared in The Sterling Daily Gazette. After the 1870s, the burial mounds were looted and most of the archaeologically significant material removed.

Sinnissippi Site

The Sinnissippi Mounds are part of the Sterling Park District's largest park, Sinnissippi Park. The park was acquired in parcels beginning in 1934. The area of the park where the mounds are found, located on a bluff overlooking the Rock River, was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1979, as the Sinnissippi Site. It is listed as one of the National Register's "address restricted" sites, despite its public nature.

See also
 List of Hopewell sites
 List of burial mounds in the United States
 Mound builder (people)
 Earthwork (archaeology)
 List of archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois

References

External links

Sterling Park District

Archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois
Havana Hopewell culture
National Register of Historic Places in Whiteside County, Illinois
Sterling, Illinois
Protected areas of Whiteside County, Illinois
Mounds in Illinois

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Orange-throated Whiptail
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Common Name: Orange-throated Whiptail
Scientific Name: Aspidoscelis hyperythra
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Ranges from the southern edges of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, the Corona-Riverside-Colton areas of Riverside County southward through the Elsinore and Perris Basins, and through coastal and low-elevational areas of San Diego County [1]. Can be found on the coastal slope of the Peninsular Ranges-and extends from near sea level to 1040 m (northeast of Aguanga, Riverside County) [2].
Within the MSPA, occurrences have been found in MU 3 (MarronValley Mitigation Bank), MU 4 (Hanson Pond-El Monte Valley), MU 5 (Boden Canyon), and MU 6 (Rancho La Costa HCA).
Occurs primarily on coarse soils in open coastal sage scrub vegetation [3, cited in 1]. Also inhabits chamise-redshank chaparral, mixed chaparral, and valley-foothill hardwood habitats [4]. Associated with the presence of some perennial plants such as buckwheat (Erigonum fasciculatum), low, open chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum), and white sage and black sage (Salvia apiana and S. mellifera) [1] due to its food source, termites [5], and its necessary requirement of a perennial plant as a food base [6, cited in 2]. Occurs along the edge of open, dry, riparian areas, along trails, along dirt roads, and in areas of light off-road vehicle use [1].
This taxon is morphologically distinct [7] and has never been confused with any other taxon [2].
Emerge from hibernation in February or March [6, cited in 2] through April [8]. May be active in every month of the year whenever it is sufficiently warm [1;6, cited in 2;8]. Adults especially active in the spring and less active in the fall [1]. Diurnal [8]. Daily activity occurs within a narrow range of substrate temperatures (36.3°C-41.0°C), clearly avoiding high midday temperatures [6, cited in 2;8;9]. Adults enter into hibernation late July to late September [9], with immature lizards entering hibernation late December [6, cited in 2;8].
Breeding season lasts from May through mid-July [10;11]. Sexually maturity reached in 1 year, but most individuals, especially females, require 2 years to become sexually mature [12]. Females deposit two or three moderate-sized, leathery-shelled eggs in June or July in an unknown location. Mean clutch is small (2.3 eggs). Incubation lasts from 50 to 55 days [10]. Hatchlings emerge from August through October [1]. Longevity is unknown [2].
Feeds primarily on termites [5]. Will feed on other insects such as spiders, beetles, and grasshoppers during the late summer [6, cited in 2]. Forages actively on the surface and scratches through surface debris [4]. Regularly stops movement momentarily to probe for food within leaf litter, shallow burrows, and loose soil [9].
No migration [4]. Home range of 6 males averaged 0.07 acres, while that of 5 females averaged 0.15 acres. Extensive home range of both females and males overlap [13] and probably suggests no territorial behavior [4].
Threatened mainly due to habitat loss [1]. A considerable amount of its habitat has been destroyed and fragmented by urban and agricultural development in southern California [2].
[1] Brattstrom, B. H. 2000. The Range, Habitat Requirements, and Abundance of the Orange-throated Whiptail, Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi. Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences 99(1): 1-24.
[2] Jennings, M. R. and M. P. Hayes. 1994. Amphibian and Reptile Species of Sspecial Concern in California. Rancho Cordova, CA: California Department of Fish and Game, Inland Fisheries Division.
[3] McGurty, B.M., 1980. Preliminary Review of the Status of the San Diego Horned Lizard, Phrynosoma coronatum blainvellei and the Orange-throated Whiptail, Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi. Contract Report to California Department of Fish and Game.
[4] Morey, S. 2000. Orange-throated Whiptail.Duke, R. and J. Harris, eds. California's Wildlife. Vol. I-III. California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, California.
[5] Bostic, D. L. 1966. Food and Feeding Behavior of the Teiid Lizard, Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi. Herpetologica 22(1): 23-31.
[6] Rowland, S. D. 1993. Activity, Behavior, Ecology, and Home Range of the Orange-throated Whiptail, Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi Cope.
[7] Walker, J.M. and Taylor, H.L., 1968. Geographical variation in the teiid lizard Cnemidophorus hyperythrus. I. The caeruleus-like subspecies. American Midland Naturalist, pp.1-27.
[8] Bostic, D. L. 1966. Thermoregulation and Hibernation of the Lizard, Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi (Sauria: Teiidae). The Southwestern Naturalist, 275-289.
[9] Grismer, L. L. 2002. Amphibians and Reptiles of Baja California, including its Pacific Islands and the Islands in the Sea of Cortes.University of California Press.
[10] Bostic, D. L. 1966. A Preliminary Report of Reproduction in the Teiid Lizard, Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi. Herpetologica 22(2): 81-90.
[11] Atsatt, S. R. 1913. The Reptiles of the San Iacinto Area of Southern California.
[12] Bostic, D. L. 1964. The Ecology and Behavior of Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi Cope(Sauria: Teiidae). Master's thesis, San Diego State College.
[13] ―. 1965. Home Range of the Teiid Lizard, Cnemidophorus hyperythrus beldingi." The Southwestern Naturalist, 278-281.


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Paris of Troy was known for being able to wield off thieves who were coming after cattle and who were walking away from the herd. He actually was able to bring the herd back to the shepherds and the farmers who had lost the cattle from the thieves or other circumstances. He was known for also being outstandingly beautiful and strong in his nature, which is why he had earned such strong respect from these farm people. They were actually the people who granted him the name Alexander as he was literally known for protecting others, with the definition "protector of men." If you're considering naming your baby "Alexander," a most noble name choice, here are some more interesting facts to know.
Meaning of the name Alexander:
Latin, or Old Greek: Defender or warrior
Origin of the name Alexander:
The origin of the Latin baby name Alexander was originally from the Greek name that was Alexandros. This original name meant the "defender of men," and the name rose in popularity due to the famous Grecian king named Alexander the Great. He was king of Macedonia during the 4th century B.C. When broken down, the name Alexandros had two parts, alexo meaning defend and aner meaning man. The name Alexander has also risen in popularity due to its prevalence in the New Testament. It has since been used as a name for other boys born into royalty primarily in Scotland for their future kingship, by popes, and even by Russian rulers.
Symbolism of the name Alexander:
The name Alexander was given to a hero that was better known as Paris of Troy. This may have even been why Alexander the Great was given the name that he had in Grecian history as the legend goes that the goddess Hera gave it to him. Alexander the Great was famous for how large of an empire he was able to build, and there were many legends based on him, which is why the name Alexander began to spread throughout Europe.
Style of the name Alexander:
The style of the name Alexander is very classical as it is based on ancient Grecian traditions.
Gender of the name Alexander:
The gender of the name Alexander is primarily male, though rarely, the name Alexander is used for females. With this in mind, technically the gender is M/F.
Pronunciation of the name Alexander:
AL-eg-ZAN-der.
Number of syllables in the name Alexander:
Emotion evoked from the name Alexander:
When thinking of the name Alexander, you immediately feel a sense of strength and power. There may even be a bit of pride that is released in the name.
Alternative spellings for Alexander:
Alternative spellings include Aleksander, Alsander, Alejandro, Alessandro, Alexzander, Alecksander, Aleckzander, and Allexander. A few of these are purely cultural, however, such as the fact that Alejandro is the Spanish version.
Nicknames for the name Alexander:
Popular nicknames for the name Alexander include Alex, Al, Alec, Alexi, Ally, Andy, Anders, Dex, Lex, Xan, Xander, Lexi, Lex, Sander, Alexa, Aleck, Aley, Sandy, and Ace. Some of these nicknames are those for females called Alexander too.
Popularity of the name Alexander:
The name Alexander jumped to be one of the most popular in the 1990s. In the year 1993 specifically, the name was used by close to 1% of new baby boys. It has remained on the top 20 list since the year 1994 though. In the year 2018 alone, the name was number 11 on the list. In the year 2020, however, the name was ranked as number 16 overall.
Related Names for Alexander:
Related names to Alexander include Aleksius, Aleks, Alejo, Alec, Alexis, Aydyn, Jaxstin, Xavier, Nathaniel, Magnus, Xander, Matthias, Zander, Constantine, Alasdair, Alastair, Axel, Alder, Baxter, Lester, Ryder, and more.
Great middle names for Alexander and their meanings:
Bennett (blessed)
Caleb (faithful, devotion, whole-hearted, brave, bold)
David (beloved)
Drake (dragon, serpent)
Elias (Jehovah is God)
Finn (fair or white)
Flynn (descendent of the red-haired man)
George (farmer)
Harrison (son of Harry)
Isaac (laughter)
Joseph (Jehovan increases)
Liam (strong-willed warrior, protector)
Louis (renowned warrior)
Matthew (gift of Yahweh)
Nathan (He has given, He will give)
Noah (rest, peace)
Owen (young warrior, well-born, noble)
Phillip (lover of horses)
Ryan (little king, wisdom, descendent of Rian)
Theodore (divine gift, God-given)
Famous people with the name Alexander:
Alexander Skarsgard (Swedish actor in True Blood and Zoolander)
Alexander Hamilton (American politician, military commander from the 1700s)
Alexander Turner (English singer and songwriter, Arctic Monkeys)
Alexander("A-Rod", American baseball player in the MLB, shortstop, third baseman)
Alexander Pettyfer (British actor, Alex Rider on Stormbreaker, British model)
Alexander van Halen (Drummer, cofounder of Van Halen)
Alexander Galchenyuk (American NFL player, Montreal Canadiens)
Alexander Smith (NFL player, Washington Redskins)
Alexander Fleming (Scottish biologist and pharmacologist)
Alexander Chilton (Singer, songwriter, guitar player, The Box Tops, Big Star)
Alexanders in movies/pop culture:
AlexanderJr. is better known as Lex Luthor in the DC Universe, specifically in the Superman comics.
Alexander Mahone is the name of a character in the television show Prison Break.
Alexander Hartdegen is the main character in the movie and the book The Time Machine.
Alexander Pierce is a character from the movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Alexander Falko is a character in the popular movie called MouseHunt.
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Put Cranberry Extract To Work In The Fight Against Cancer
Put Cranberry Extract To Work In The Fight Against Cancer!
The last ten years have seen an explosion in research looking at the anti-cancer properties of the humble cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon).
What researchers are finding is that the phytochemicals found in cranberry and cranberry extract work both separately and together to battle cancer in a number of ways. The identified active phytochemicals include proanthocyanidin oligomers, flavonol and anthocyanin glycosides and triterpenoids like ursolic acid.1
Each of these compounds has been found to inhibit cancer cell growth or in some cases, cause cancer cell death, either individually or in combination with one another.
But before we get to this exciting research on the anti-cancer benefits of cranberries and cranberry extract, let's look at some of the traditional uses and positive health benefits of this nutritious fruit.
High ORAC antioxidant activity
Developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) unit, or "ORAC score" is a method of measuring the antioxidant capacity of different fruits, vegetables and supplements. Many scientists believe foods with higher ORAC scores will more effectively neutralize free radicals.
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Raw cranberries have an ORAC score of 9,584, which is higher than blueberries and raspberries. To put that in perspective, vegetable juice cocktail, which combines the juice of a variety of vegetables, has on ORAC score of just 548.2
The fact that cranberries have such a high ORAC score means they are powerful antioxidants. And, according to the free-radical theory of aging, cranberries and cranberry extract can slow the oxidative processes and free radical damage that contributes to age-related cellular degeneration and disease.
Proven urinary tract infection protection
Urinary tract infections (UTI's) are extremely common in the U.S., resulting in approximately 7 million doctor visits and a million hospitalizations each year.3 Women are primarily affected and about 25% of all women in the U.S. have at least one UTI in their lifetime.4 Men can also get bladder and urinary tract infections, especially if they suffer from an enlarged prostate.
Additionally, a large percentage of individuals with spinal cord injuries suffer from UTI's due to the use of indwelling catheters.
When it comes to treating UTI's, antibiotics don't always work. And to complicate matters, even if the antibiotic does work, it weakens the immune system, making it easier to get a subsequent infection. The good news is that cranberry extract can prevent UTI's before they can take hold.
What is a UTI and how do you get them?
A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that causes painful urination and the feeling that your bladder is never completely empty. It can also cause fever and low back pain.
Adhesion of E. coli bacteria (a microorganism that lives in the digestive tract) to cells lining the urinary tract is the first step in the development of a UTI, and E. coli is the cause of about 85% of UTI's and 90% of cases of acute kidney infections. The good news is that cranberry extract does a remarkable job of preventing the adhesion of E. coli bacteria to the cells that line the urinary tract.
According to researchers at the Washington University (WU) School of Medicine in St. Louis, a UTI starts when E. coli invade the bladder and penetrate a protective coating of the superficial cells that line the bladder. Once the E. coli is established in the bladder lining, the stage is set for infection.5
Proanthocyanidins found in cranberries prevent UTI's
The proanthocyanidins found in cranberry differ from those found in other plants by their unique structures and very potent antibacterial and anti-adhesion activity.6 In the case of UTI's, these proanthocyanidins prevent E. coli from adhering to the urethra and bladder.7
The cell wall of E. coli bacteria has tiny finger-like projections that contain complex molecules called lectins on their surfaces. These lectins are cellular glue that bind the bacteria to the bladder wall so they cannot be easily rinsed out by urination. But because proanthocyanidin molecules attach themselves to these lectins and fill up all of the bacterial anchoring sites, the bacteria can no longer stick to the bladder wall and are flushed away.
The likelihood of infection is significantly reduced because bacteria must first adhere to the mucosal lining before they can proliferate—and without the ability to stick, the bacteria cannot infect. {pagebreak)
As mentioned before, the power of cranberry to prevent urinary tract and bladder infections is well documented. Here is just a short list of research studies that prove its effectiveness:
A study of 10 young women with recurrent bladder infections found that, compared with placebo, taking a capsule containing 400 mg of cranberry extract daily for three months significantly reduced new infections. Of the 21 bladder infections that arose, only six occurred among women taking cranberry extract supplements.8
A year-long Canadian study of 150 sexually active women found that cranberry juice and tablets significantly decreased the number of patients experiencing at least 1 symptomatic UTI/year compared with placebo. The study also found that taking cranberry was much more cost effective than taking antibiotics.9
A study published in early 2009 compared the effectiveness of cranberry extract with a low-dose of an antibiotic in the prevention of recurrent UTI's in older women. In this study, 137 women who had two or more antibiotic-treated UTI's in the previous year were given either 500 mg of cranberry extract or an antibiotic for six months. The researchers concluded that while both the antibiotic and cranberry extract successfully prevented recurring UTI's, the antibiotic had more adverse side effects. Therefore, they recommend that women consider using cranberry extract—a natural, inexpensive and risk-free alternative to antibiotics—to prevent recurring UTI's.10
Finally, the country of France has allowed food, drink, and dietary supplement manufacturers a "function use claim" to highlight the health benefits of products containing cranberry to consumers. Since 2004, the country has allowed the claim that the North American cranberry VM (Vaccinium macrocarpon) can help reduce the adhesion of certain E. coli bacteria to the urinary tract walls.
Cranberry extract and cancer
Indeed, the most exciting new research into the power of the phytochemicals found in cranberries is in the area of cancer prevention and cancer treatment. The anticancer properties of cranberries and cranberry extract are a new frontier in cancer research that is really starting to gain ground.
In 2008, researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, published a detailed article examining the last 10 years of anticancer research involving the nutrients and phytochemicals found in cranberry. Their article, entitled Anticancer activities of cranberry phytochemicals: An update is exhaustive in scope and identifies more than 75 published research studies on the power of cranberries to fight cancer.11
Some of the highlights from this well-regarded scientific article include :
The triterpenoid ursolic acid found in cranberry fruit was shown to inhibit the proliferation of human liver cancer cells12 as well as tumor colony formation in colon tumor models and breast cancer cells.13
The flavonoid quercetin, which is abundant in cranberry extracts, inhibited the growth of human breast adenocarcinoma, human colon adenocarcinoma, and human chronic myelogenous leukemia cells.14
Other studies done on human tumor cell lines, including prostate, skin, brain, colon, lung and breast, also indicated that cranberry extract inhibited the growth of the cancer cells.15
Cranberry extract, along with other berry extracts, were studied for their antioxidant and anti-angiogenic (ways to stop the blood supply to the tumor) properties at the Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Ohio State University. They were all found to have an anti-angiogenic effect on human skin cancer cells, and this effect was not shared by other antioxidants such as alpha-tocopherol.16
An in vivo study conducted by researchers at the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Western Ontario, Canada, examined the effect of cranberry extract on mice that had been injected with human breast tumor cells, colon cancer cells, and prostate cancer cells. In all cases the cranberry extract decreased the growth and metastasis of the cancer tumors.17
Cranberry fights cancer four ways
In their review of the various studies on cranberry and cancer, the researchers determined that the phytochemicals contained in cranberry fought cancer in four ways:
Induction of apoptosis (cell death) in cancer tumor cells
Decreased invasion, and metastasis due to matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) inhibition
Reduced ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) expression and activity
Inhibition of inflammatory processes including inhibition of cyclooxygenases
And while the scientists from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth conceded that there was a lot more research that needed to be done, they did say that their findings "… suggests a potential role for cranberry as a dietary chemopreventive …"
How safe is cranberry extract?
Cranberry extract supplements are extremely safe. There have been no reported side effects and can be used safely during pregnancy and breast feeding. However, individuals with a history of kidney stones should consult a medical professional before using cranberry extract for long periods of time, since there is some indication long-term use might increase the risk of developing a kidney stone.18
As with any alternative treatment or therapy, conclusive proof of efficacy is often difficult to point to. However, there is now a strong scientific basis for the use of cranberries to reduce the risk of E. coli adhesion to bladder cells and the onset of urinary tract infection.
And while the science that points to extracts from cranberry as a preventative against cancer is exciting, there is still much to be learned. But if you are concerned about cancer, supplementing with cranberry extract could very well be a wise preventive measure to take. And if you do suffer from bladder issues or painful urinary tract infections, cranberry extract supplementation is a healthy, side-effect-free way to prevent future UTI's.
Neto, C. C., Cranberry and Blueberry: Evidence for Protective Effects Against Cancer and Vascular Diseases. Mol. Nutr. Food Res.2007 Jun;51(6):652-64.
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Anderson, G. et al. Intracellular Bacterial Biofilm-Like Pods in Urinary Tract Infections. Science2003 Jul 4;301(5629):105-7.
Howell AB. Cranberry proanthocyanidins and the maintenance of urinary tract health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2002;42(3 Suppl):273-8
Azfriri D, et al. Inhibitory activity of cranberry juice on adherence of type 1 and type P fimbriated Escherichia coli to eucaryotic cells. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1989;33:92-8.
Walker EB, et al. Cranberry concentrate: UTI prophylaxis. J Fam Prac 1997;45:167-8.
Stothers L. A randomized trial to evaluate effectiveness and cost effectiveness of naturopathic cranberry products as prophylaxis against urinary tract infection in women. Can J Urol. 2002 Jun;9(3):1558-62.
McMurdo, M., Argo, I., Phillips, G., Daly, F., Davey, P. Cranberry or trimethoprim for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections? A randomized controlled trial in older women.J Antimicrob Chemother. 2009 Feb;63(2):389-95. Epub 2008 Nov 28.
Neto,C.C. Amoroso, J., and Liberty, A. Anticancer activities of cranberry phytochemicals: An update. Mol. Nutr. Food Res. 2008, 52, S18 –S27.
He, X., Liu, R. H., Cranberry phytochemicals: Isolation, structure elucidation and their antiproliferative and antioxidant activities. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2006, 54, 7069 –7074.
Liberty, A. M., Hart, P. E., Neto, C. C ., Ursolic Acid and Proanthocyanidins from Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Inhibit Colony Formation and Proliferation in HCT-116and HT-29 Colon and MCF-7 Breast Tumor Cells. 233rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago,IL 2007.
Murphy, B. T., MacKinnon, S. L., Yan, X., Neto, C. C., et al., Identification of triterpene hydroxycinnamates with in vitro antitumor activity from whole cranberry fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon). J. Agric. Food Chem. 2003, 51, 3541 –3545.
Ferguson PJ, et al. A flavonoid fraction from cranberry extract inhibits proliferation of human tumor cell lines. J Nutr. 2004 Jun;134(6):1529-35.
Roy S, Khanna S, Alessio HM, Vider J, Bagchi D, Bagchi M, Sen CK. Anti-angiogenic property of edible berries. Free Radic Res. 2002 Sep;36(9):1023-31.
Ferguson, P. J., Kurowska, E. M., Freeman, D. J., Chambers, A. F., Koropatnick, D. J., In vivo inhibition of growth of human tumor lines by flavonoid fractions from cranberry extract. Nutr. Cancer 2006, 56, 86–94.
Terris MK, Issa MM, Tacker JR. Dietary supplementation with cranberry concentrate tablets may increase the risk of nephrolithiasis. Urology 2001;57:26-9.
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A few weeks ago I mentioned that the Mr and I were making the most of the little time we have to spend together this summer. Here's a little romantic soundtrack that has been playing in the background during these sweet times, if you'd like a listen.
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Trout Treasures: 5 Places to Find Small-Stream Nirvana
While big rivers and sprawling lakes get most of the fishing attention in the Midwest, small streams offer the quintessential trout-fishing experience.
Small-stream fishing isn't overly complex. Pick a few dependable flies, make accurate casts and mend your line as needed to make sure your drifts are drag free. (Photo courtesy of South Dakota Tourism)
August 09, 2021 By M.D. Johnson
Let me begin with a confession: I wasn't raised as a trout angler. My father was a crappie fanatic, and so, naturally, I became one as well.
However, despite my extensive instruction with cane poles, light bobbers and lively 2-inch minnows in my formative years, trout still intrigued me.
Not the lake trout that inhabit the deep and vast waters of the Great Lakes, mind you, nor the football-shaped brutes found in tailwater fisheries. Rather, it was the beautifully colored browns, rainbows and brookies of the Midwest's small freestone and spring creeks that captured my imagination. Those were the trout I longed to catch as a youngster.
Through a long process of trial and error—and I do mean lots of error—I was able to learn a lot about catching these gorgeous gems. And I was fortunate enough to do so in some of the region's best small trout streams in places like South Dakota's Black Hills, Iowa's remarkably pretty Driftless Area and across Missouri—including an afternoon on Little Indian Creek in Dogwood Canyon, the private playground of Bass Pro Shops' founder Johnny Morris. Along the way, like so many others before me, I fell under the spell of small Midwestern streams.
STREAM SENSE
When introducing someone to the concept of small-stream fishing, one of the first questions sure to arise is, "What exactly is a small stream?" How wide must it be? How deep? By and large, I believe the definition can vary depending on a variety of factors. However, others have offered some qualifiers to consider.
"In my mind, a small stream is 35 feet wide or less, on average," says Cameron Enbright, a guide for High Mountain Outfitters (highmountainoutfitterssd.com) in Spearfish, S.D. "And you should be able to wade it comfortably in most stretches, with a water depth less than roughly two feet, save for the deeper holes."
Enbright adds that pretty much anything he can fish effectively while wearing knee-high waterproof boots probably qualifies as a small stream, though he admits that most of the waters he hits are more easily fished in waders.
In Decorah, Iowa, some 650 miles due east of the High Mountain Outfitters fly shop, Ethan Pole, the man behind NEI Fly Fishing (neiflyfishing.com), has a similar but slightly more inclusive take on what defines a small stream. Namely, he says, it's anything from 6 feet wide to 25 yards across, with a depth ranging from a foot to about 5 feet. He adds that in his area it typically refers to a limestone-fed stream or a tributary to a larger river.
The first challenge facing any small-stream angler is reading the water. You have to differentiate between stretches or pockets with good potential and those with little to none.
"I think this is the hardest part for someone just starting out," Pole says. "They look at a stream and think there ought to be fish everywhere. They don't understand where the water's going to feed the fish the most."
An accomplished angling instructor, Pole has his students and clients break a stream down into a grid and then fish each section or group of sections individually and thoroughly. He instructs his anglers to visually divide the water into boxes approximately 3 feet by 3 feet. They then identify if a particular box has some depth, if it's coming off a rock or if it's shadowed to some extent. Those are places where fish are likely to hold.
With these features, fish have a measure of protection, whether it's water depth, good flow to carry food sources to them or shade to keep them hidden from avian predators. He says that sections where multiple promising boxes adjoin can be even more advantageous from a fish-holding standpoint.
In the Black Hills, Enbright generally searches for water with a depth of at least 8 inches, which he says is about the minimum a fish will tolerate. They'll especially hold in very shallow water in areas with structure such as rocks or logs, and areas where slow water meets a faster current.
"The two biggest benefits of small-stream fishing," Enbright says, "are that in many cases, you can actually see the fish you're casting to, and you can cover more water types in a short period of time when you're trying to locate fish."
He adds that it's a good idea to make mental notes of the types of sections where you encounter fish, and use that information to guide your presentations on similar stretches of water upstream or down.
While average fish size may be bigger on larger rivers and lakes, there's something special about catching small-stream trout on light tackle, especially when sight-fishing. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Enbright)
SMALL-STREAM SETUPS
Small freestone and spring-creek streams rarely require elaborate tackle, and you certainly won't need anything too stout. Whether you tempt trout with a tiny dry fly on a lightweight fly rod or cast small spinners with ultralight spinning tackle, getting geared up and on the water shouldn't be complicated.
For Fly Flingers
In Enbright's mind, there's no better fly rod for small-stream trout than an 8-foot-6-inch 4-weight. He sometimes fishes a 9-foot 5-weight rod when he's casting larger flies, but generally, a 4-weight rod in the 8-foot range with a weight-forward floating fly line is the perfect do-it-all small-stream rod. Pair this with a reel—a budget option is fine since you're unlikely to tangle with any drag-peelers—and what Enbright feels is one of the more critical parts of the setup: a quality fly line. He particularly likes the Frequency Series from Scientific Anglers ($49.95; scientificanglers.com) but notes there are many good alternatives. Round things out with a tapered 5X to 7X leader, depending on water conditions.
Take a Spin
I feel safe in saying that fly anglers predominate on most small trout streams throughout the Midwest. However, that's not to say spinning tackle doesn't have its place on the water.
With spinning gear, I'm partial to a lightweight rod and matching reel—something akin to Penn's Pursuit III LE Combo ($84.99; pennfishing.com)—or, if the quarters are exceptionally tight, a 6-foot, light-action rod and reel such as Shakespeare's Wild Series Panfish Combo ($49.99; purefishing.com). As for line, given the often gin-clear water, I'll opt for a 4-pound fluorocarbon like Berkley's Vanish Transition ($18.99; berkley-fishing.com).
TROUT TREASURES
Five places to find small-stream nirvana
1. Spearfish Creek, SD
Averaging only 29 feet wide and surrounded by the Black Hills National Forest, Spearfish Creek has a great population of wild rainbow trout and offers something for all skill levels.
2. Rapid Creek, SD
Rapid Creek has the distinction of being the longest streams in the Black Hills. It also flows right through Rapid City. Brown trout are the draw here, though rainbows and brook trout are available, too.
3. The Driftless Area, IA/IL/MN/WI
Home to thousands of miles of small streams—many teeming with native fish—the Driftless Area covers a large portion of northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, southwestern Wisconsin and a small sliver of northwestern Illinois.
4. Mad River, OH
The longest cold-water fishery in the Buckeye State, the Mad River hosts a wild population of brook trout, with browns being stocked periodically, courtesy of the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
5. French River, MN
Located just a short drive to the north and east of Duluth, the French River offers both rainbows and browns downstream of the hatchery to Lake Superior, while brook trout can be found above the facility.
TOP PICKS: FLIES
Favorite patterns of two veteran guides
Fly selection is something that varies pretty widely from stream to stream. Anglers must consider local hatches as well predominant terrestrials and baitfish species. That said, two of the Midwest's preeminent trout guides offer some suggestions for a basic box of small-stream flies.
"I think with as complicated as fly fishing can be, your flies are actually a spot where you can simplify things," says Enbright. "I fish one of 10 patterns probably 90 percent of the time. There's a saying that as long as the fly doesn't offend a fish, it's probably going to eat it."
A few of Enbright's favorite patterns are a black Wooly Bugger (size 6–10), the Parachute Adams (size 12–24), a Cutter's Caddis or X-Caddis (size 16–24), the Prince Nymph (size 16–24) and the Bird's Nest Nymph (size 16–24).
"If I had to choose just one fly to fish, it'd be the Bird's Nest," he says.
"I always say beginners should have a plethora of Size 14 and 16 nymphs and dry flies," says Ethan Pole of NEI Fly Fishing in Decorah, Iowa. "But if I had to choose just three to fish here in the Driftless Area, they'd be a Black Zebra Midge in size 20 to 22, a Blue Wing Olive in size 14 to 16 and a Parachute Adams in size 16 to 18."
TOP PICKS: LURES
Best bets to add to your box
While fly selection can be very specific based on the major hatches and insect species in a given stream, choosing a lure to use with spinning gear is often easier. Unless you're fishing flies paired with clear casting bubbles or small floats, lure selection should include imitations of baitfish, crawfish, sculpins and other meaty trout offerings.
Below are a few classics to get you going. As always, try to match the size of the lure to the stream and its reputation for larger or smaller fish.
Rapala Countdown (1 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches)
Rebel Hellgrammite (2 inches)
Rebel Wee Craw (1 3/4 inches)
Acme Kastmaster (1/8 ounce)
Luhr-Jensen Coyote (3 inches)
Mepps Little Wolf (1/8 ounce)
Blue Fox Vibrax (7/64 to 1/8 ounce)
Mepps Aglia (1/12 to 1/8 ounce)
Worden's Rooster Tail (1/16 to 1/8 ounce)
Note: 1/4-ounce spinners might be useful in high water.
Mister Twister curly-tail grubs, 1/32- to 1/8-ounce
Marabou jigs in various colors
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La belkovita és un mineral de la classe dels silicats. Rep el nom en honor d'Igor Vladimirovich Bel'kov (1917-1989), mineralogista soviètic, director del Centre Científic de Kola, a Rússia, qui va explorar la Península de Kola.

Característiques
La belkovita és un silicat de fórmula química Ba₃(Nb,Ti)₆(Si₂O₇)₂O₁₂. Cristal·litza en el sistema hexagonal. La seva duresa a l'escala de Mohs es troba entre 6 i 7.

Segons la classificació de Nickel-Strunz, la belkovita pertany a "09.BE - Estructures de sorosilicats, amb grups Si₂O₇, amb anions addicionals; cations en coordinació octaèdrica [6] i major coordinació" juntament amb els següents minerals: wadsleyita, hennomartinita, lawsonita, noelbensonita, itoigawaïta, ilvaïta, manganilvaïta, suolunita, jaffeïta, fresnoïta, baghdadita, burpalita, cuspidina, hiortdahlita, janhaugita, låvenita, niocalita, normandita, wöhlerita, hiortdahlita I, marianoïta, mosandrita, nacareniobsita-(Ce), götzenita, hainita, rosenbuschita, kochita, dovyrenita, baritolamprofil·lita, ericssonita, lamprofil·lita, ericssonita-2O, seidozerita, nabalamprofil·lita, grenmarita, schüllerita, lileyita, murmanita, epistolita, lomonossovita, vuonnemita, sobolevita, innelita, fosfoinnelita, yoshimuraïta, quadrufita, polifita, bornemanita, xkatulkalita, bafertisita, hejtmanita, bykovaïta, nechelyustovita, delindeïta, bussenita, jinshajiangita, perraultita, surkhobita, karnasurtita-(Ce), perrierita-(Ce), estronciochevkinita, chevkinita-(Ce), poliakovita-(Ce), rengeïta, matsubaraïta, dingdaohengita-(Ce), maoniupingita-(Ce), perrierita-(La), hezuolinita, fersmanita, nasonita, kentrolita, melanotekita, til·leyita, kil·lalaïta, stavelotita-(La), biraïta-(Ce), cervandonita-(Ce) i batisivita.

Formació i jaciments
Va ser descoberta al massís alcalí-ultrabàsic de Vuoriyarvi, a la regió de Carèlia Septentrional, a la Província de Múrmansk, Rússia. També ha estat descrita al proper massís de Sebl'yavr, així com al també jaciment rus Ust'-Biraya, un jaciment de ferro i terres rares que es troba a la província d'Irkutsk. Aquests indrets són els únics a tot el planeta on ha estat descrita aquesta espècie mineral.

Referències

Sorosilicats
Minerals de bari
Minerals de niobi
Minerals de titani
Minerals descoberts a Carèlia del Nord