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Duty and Sacrifice – first draft
"Duty and Sacrifice"
Urard knelt before Sárán, his eyes locked to those of his king. Irél stood to the king's left, a step back, whispering to his lord's tilted head. Sárán stared down into his son's eyes as he listened. Urard felt a shiver run up his long spine. Considering he was the tallest man in his tribe and as tall as the heroes and champions of legend, that was a long way to go. He over topped his father by over a solid foot.
Sárán kept his face expressionless as he heard the counsel of the priest. The long months of famine must be brought to a close. The gods needed nourishment if they were to provide nourishment in return for the people. It was far and between that they demanded one of the people to provide that nourishment, but it was hardly unknown. Royal blood was best, followed by the god-touched, those whom the gods set their hands and showed them different from their fellows. Urard met both, being the king's son and the tallest man for many days journey in any direction.
Urard knew what the priest was whispering, could not help but to know. Whispers among his tribe begun during the autumn, when the harvest failed yet again. The earth needed the old sacrifice to produce again. Royal blood must mingle with the blood of the earth. The old boundaries of the king's land must again be marked so the gods would know where the people were and give them sustenance in preference over their neighbors.
The king's son was the best choice as far as the people were concerned. He was but newly married, his wife just giving birth to a healthy baby boy. The line was secured. Sárán ruled well and had many more years to give his people yet. His wisdom could not be spared nor his battle prowess and experience lost. The midwinter was upon them and the turning point in the cycle at hand. To give their sacrifice at this time would bring the most strength to the gods and they hoped to the crops for the new year.
"You know what is said, Urard, mo mac?" the king asked softly into the silence when Irél finished.
"I do, mo Athair, mo Ri. That it is time for the old sacrifice for the land. That the old tradition should be followed. That the royal family must honor its duty and supply the sacrifice. Though I do not want to die, I know my duty," Urard answered with the faintest tremble to his voice.
"The priests say the gods need new blood. We cannot go on if the next harvest is bad. Our neighbors will see our weakness and fall on us. They will try to take what little we have left. A good harvest will strengthen us again," explained Sárán his eyes finally breaking contact with his son's.
"His blood must mingle with the water of the earth. Only then will the gods give us good nourishing crops," declared Irél.
"As you will, athair. As the gods will," Urard said unhappily.
"You do me proud, Urard. Your son will know what you have given the people," promised the king. "You go with Irél now. I will send your wife and son to you for your blessing. At dawn tomorrow, the sacrifice shall be made in the ancient traditions of the gods. Know that I love you and I am deeply proud of you."
Irél motioned to Sé to escort Urard to the grove. Sé was honor guard to the king and the king's household. He bowed to the king and to the priest before offering his hand to the kneeling princeling. Urard took the offered hand and rose unsteadily to his feet. Fear of what was to come made him unsteady on his feet. No sane man could face his coming certainty of death without some effect. Sé did Urard the courtesy of ignoring the trembling as he escorted Urard out the door and off to the priest's grove of oaks.
Sé guided Urard from the king's hall without speaking. He had no desire to rob Urard of his courage at a time when all of his thoughts would be centered within, coming to terms with his destiny for the tribe and family. He could tell that Urard was already lost to the outer world, so he gently nudged his charge using the light grip on Urard's elbow to keep him moving onward without breaking the reverent silence.
Urard's mind sought refuge in circling around what other possible responses he could have made that wouldn't have brought dishonor on his family or put doubt to his courage. He could find nothing that would have spared him his fate. One too many famines, one too many looks of hope in his direction told him that. His destiny with the gods had been decided for him months before, while he was still busy learning to be a husband and soon father. His chance to persuade his people had passed without his noticing.
Sé took Urard into the grove by the least noticeable route he could think of. He wanted no distractions for the prince. It was better for the people to know from the king and the head priest about the dawn sacrifice rather than guessing. Their gratitude might very well unsettle their savior and make his duty more difficult than need be. Once Urard was settled into the grove with the priests, Sé would go find Urard's wife and son, to bring them for their final farewells.
He was relieved when they arrived among the ancient oaks without incident. The priests spoke gently with Urard, taking charge without hesitation. The prince allowed himself to be taken to the tree that marked his birth and sat on furs that covered a thick mound of yesteryears' shed leaves. With his back to the tree for support, Urard stared at the light and shadows moving on the ground about him. His mind was calming as he surrendered his last hope that his duty would change.
Urard sat staring, his eyes unfocused until he heard his name spoken in a whisper at his ear. Sorcha knelt at his side, their infant Fial quiet in her arms. His wife, the mother of his new son, his lover and best friend looked into his eyes, fear making them bright with unshed tears. Urard cupped his hand to her cheek and smiled sadly. His other hand sought his son's head and brushed gently at the downy golden fuzz there. Sorcha's eyes now shed their burden of moisture as she cried without sound.
"It will be ok, cariad. This must be, for the good of us all. Know that I love you and that I loved our son well. Guard him and make sure he reaches manhood honorably," Urard said, breaking the silence between them.
"Urard, I don't want to lose you so soon! Who will teach Fial the things he needs to know as a noble and a warrior of the tribe?" protested Sorcha.
"The boy's grandfather will teach him. You know that. Your son is a prince of the tribe and destined to rule after his grandfather now. Give him to me, that I might hold him and give him his father's blessing," requested Urard.
Sorcha passed the baby to Urard, the tears blurring her sight now. Urard leaned back against the tree again, holding the infant over his heart. The warmth of the little body gave comfort and Urard smiled down on the downy head beneath his cheek. He marveled at the weight the little one had already put on in a few short weeks. Urard could feel the baby's breathing settling into a long rhythmic pattern as Fial fell asleep nestled against him.
"Grow big and strong, mo mac. Learn all your grandfather has to teach. Obey him. Take care of your mother and love her. Become a good king and do what is right for the tribe, not just yourself. Follow your athair's example and do your duty as you must. Be gentle when you can, harsh when you must and always with love," directed Urard as he intoned his blessing for his son.
Urard held his infant son in place with a careful hand and reached for Sorcha's with his other free one. She clasped him tightly, her eyes on his face. He drew her hand to his lips and kissed the palm. She fiercely noted his breath against her skin and the heat of his lips pressed there. Sorcha knew these would be her final memories of her beloved husband. She did her best to engrave the sight into her mind; the sleeping child snuggled against him and her hand held in his. Some day she would need to explain to Fial what happened to his athair. She dreaded that day, but would bear it for Urard's sake.
"Take our son and go rest. I need to prepare for the morning. Mo athair will look after you and the boy," said Urard quietly over the head of his sleeping.
Sorcha tenderly kissed Urard and then took back her son. She held back her wish that some other had been chosen for the duty to the gods. Urard steadied her with a gentle hand on her hip as she struggled to her feet with the infant clutched to her bosom. Urard nodded and waved her on her way. His eyes teared up as he watched her depart. He could do no more for her now.
He watched the moonlight dance among the leaves of his birth tree for a long time before sleep eventually stole over him. His dreams were of gods and Tir Na nOg. The Land of Youth would take him in and give him peace when he woke for the last time. Urard was at peace, though he knew the ritual that would take his life was not without pain and horror.
Urard woke with the first light of day. A young priest was waiting patiently for him, kneeling at his side. Urard blinked the sleep from his eyes; he stretched, his muscles cracking tensely. The priest handed him a bowl of cooked grains, some of the last left from the miserable harvest of the autumn. A cup of milk accompanied the cereal. That at least was plentiful yet. Eating slowly to savor his last meal, he kindly kept his eyes averted from the priest to save them both embarrassment.
Once his meal was concluded, the priest took back the empty containers. Urard slowly got to his feet and lifted his arms over and behind his head to really stretch. The waiting was nearly over now. Urard turned to the brightening east and began to sing. The priest now joined him as they sang the sun awake. Their voices blended well, harmonious with each word and tone. Urard was pleased that he sang so well for the final dawning of his life. He turned and found Irél waiting at the edge of the grove.
"Come. You need to make your final preparations. We do not want you to shame yourself or your lineage this day. Evacuate your wastes as fully as you can; this way when you meet the gods, you will be unsoiled," directed Irél.
Urard nodded his understanding. He had seen enough battles to know what happens at the moment of death. Irél waited patiently to see if Urard had anything to ask. When it became clear by his silence, Irél continued.
"You will be naked for the rite, so that the gods may see your unblemished form and know you as fit for the duty. There will be pain. This is part of the sacrifice you are making. Your blood will bring fertility back to the land. To honor your spirit, the Ri has gathered fine jewels, your sword and food for your journey in the land beyond this one. The tribe will honor your name and lineage in the years to come. You will not be forgotten."
"My thanks, Irél. I do this for the tribe. I do this for my wife and son, that they may live long. I do this for my father, that his duty and mine are done for the people of our tribe, with honor. I am at peace now," said Urard.
"This is well. Go prepare and come back to me. Lonán will help you," said Irél.
Lonán dipped his head shyly, clutching the bowl and cup. He was young and new to the priesthood. He was honored to help Urard on this sacred day. He was in awe of the quiet strength Urard was displaying so calmly. Lonán was unsure he could be so in the face of what was to come. He followed after Urard as the tall man went out the grove on the side furthest from the dwellings.
Once there, he found a stand of bushes and disrobed. He squatted and relieved himself, doing his best to get everything out. He did not want filth at his death to tarnish the ceremony or cause anyone grief for the stench. Once he felt he had done all he could, he rose picking up his clothes. Lonán held out his arms and took them.
"Would you like to bathe?" asked Lonán
"Yes," Urard said simply.
They walked further to a small stream. Urard walked right into the water, shuddering at its winter chill. He immersed himself quickly to get over the cold water as fast as possible. He dunked his head and rose up again. Taking handfuls of sand from the streambed, he scrubbed down his body, removing the accumulation of winter grime and sweat then sank back into the water. Urard floated there for a time, savoring the clean feeling.
Once he was finished, he came back to the bank. Lonán handed him his tunic which Urard used to dry off. His skin was rosy pink beneath a faded tan. Urard ran his fingers through his hair trying to get out the tangles. When he was done, he looked like a stunning giant, his form perfect without moles, acne, warts or any other skin blemish. His nails were already finely trimmed, even rubbed smooth with linen to make them shine. Nodding back toward the grove, he indicated his readiness to go back. The young priest followed.
Once they arrived again, Lonán put away the bowl and cup to be cleaned later. He carefully folded the tunic, almost reverently. He piled the belt and jewelry on it and set them at Urard's birth tree. Urard watched in silence as he waited for Irél to come back.
The sun was now nearly completely above the horizon. Urard was becoming impatient to have the ordeal over with. Stretching it out would make things more difficult and possibly make him dishonor himself from sheer nerves when the time finally came. He was relieved once Irél finally appeared, walking swiftly to the waiting pair.
"You are ready? Good. Come. The elders wait with the king," said Irél.
Urard followed in the priest's wake, keeping his stride short so not to pass the priest. They left the grove and headed for the earth water of the peat bog. Urard could see the small group gathered on its edge. The implements of sacrifice were laid out on a bench carried to the site for the occasion. Saffron cloth covered them, keeping them from sight until needed for the ceremony.
"Do your best to hold still and speak no word once we begin. You may cry out in pain, that is no dishonor. May the gods find favor with you and guide your steps beyond," whispered Irél as his last instructions and blessing.
Urard said nothing as they arrived at their destination. His father's expression was blank though Urard could see hints of pain in his eyes as he stood waiting. It would not be easy for the aging king to lose his only son. Urard was glad his own son was too young to remember or understand this day's business. He knew his father would carefully nurture his grandson into a fit king and warrior for the tribe. It gave him a small measure of comfort to know this.
"Urard do you accept this duty freely, for the good of the people of our tribe?" asked Sárán formally.
"I do. For the good of the tribe and the blessing of the gods on them and our land," answered Urard.
"Know that your name will be added to the song of the lineage for all time with honor and pride. Do you elders acknowledge the fitness of Urard to stand as sacrifice for the people and the land?" challenged Sárán, his eyes gleaming at the small group.
The group of women and men now came up to Urard and inspected his body carefully. Without being prompted, Urard lifted his arms and spread his legs further apart so that all parts of his skin were visible to their sight. They circled around him fully once before stepping back to their places.
"He is fit," declared the eldest after glancing at the others. Their nods confirmed.
The eldest stepped up to Urard. He placed an armband of braided leather and metal on his left arm above his elbow. This symbolized the tribe's acceptance of Urard as suitable for the duty asked. Urard felt his stomach muscles tighten with tension as the armband slipped into place. One more step completed toward his end, certification of his suitability to die for the honor of the tribe. He let his arms fall back at his sides and stood straighter.
Glancing at his father from the corner of his eye, he saw naked pride there. It eased his heart somewhat. Making the king proud of him was one the hardest duties a son of a king had. He only regretted he would not have other opportunities to do so again after this day. Irél stepped forward now with a small bowl in his hand.
"Danu, Great Mother, we hope you find this man acceptable. We pray that his blood will awaken the land when spring comes again. We pray the crops will grow well and bountiful. We pray that the herds will grow fat and increase their numbers. We pray that the tribe may prosper and find favor with all the gods. Danu, bless this man and accept his sacrifice," intoned Irél as he daubed cool thin paste at Urard's temples, throat, nipples and groin.
The herbal mixture was cooling where it touched the skin. After a few moments, Urard notice the areas covered seemed to be going numb. Whatever it was, it would probably help with the ordeal. The observers were all reverently silent, watching. They felt deeply that this was the only way. This or be lost as a tribe when a stronger, better fed enemy took advantage of their misfortunes. None liked to see a strong warrior and future king lost to them, but this was the way, the tradition passed down through the ages.
Urard drew a deep calming breath. He let his mind detach and wander, not thinking about anything now except the moment. His heart rate slowed as did his breath. He sought the deep still place at the center of his being that would anchor him. His eyes closed as he put himself into a light trance state. They opened again when he found what he was looking for within.
"Danu, Great Mother, you give the people your milk that they might live. You grow weak from that giving. Let us give you strength," cried Irél to the air.
Irél stepped to the bench, twitched aside the cloth and lifted a bronze knife. The sickle shaped inner edge was as sharp as possible, patiently honed. The priest turned to Urard, moving closer until he was in arm's reach of the tall man. Looking into Urard's eyes without expression, Irél lifted the knife. He brought the point under Urard's left nipple, hooking the skin on the point. Pushing in and pulling across, he felt the tip grate on the ribs below the pectoral muscles. The razor sharpness of the blade made the incision almost effortless. Lifting the blade, he repeated the move on the right side.
Urard's teeth clenched and ground at the intense pain. The paste that numbed was all that kept the man from fainting. As the knife cut, the paste was pushed into the wound in its wake. He felt blood flowing freely from both wounds, down his torso and legs to the ground. Two more priests gently took his hands and led him to the very edge of the bog. They pushed on his shoulder blades making him lean out over the watery ground as they held him by the arms. His blood fell directly into the water now with tiny splashes.
They held him over the water until the wounds began to clot and the flow nearly stopped. Just as the Great Mother gave of her breasts to feed the people, so did Urard's living blood from his go to nourish her. Urard gritted his teeth against the pain in his chest as he endured the bloodletting. This was a major part of the ritual, the symbolic returning of life fluid back to the earth and the gods. It was part of the cycle and honored.
Urard felt his knees weakening as his strength faded with the blood loss. The pain was intense but bearable. He knew his end was now approaching. Now that the blood gift was given, next came the life gift. What would come after no longer concerned him. He just wanted to die with dignity and honor.
The two priests holding him over the still water carefully helped him back upright. They released him to allow him the dignity of his end under his own power. They were also awed by his strength, will and silence. Not many could endure even the beginnings of the rite without sound of some kind. The grinding of his jaw and teeth did not count at all. Urard swayed on his feet now, the blood loss making itself known.
"Danu, Great Mother, we send you this warrior, this noble of royal blood, to whisper our prayers and needs directly in your ear. We pray that you listen to him and grant our prayers. Let life return to the land. Let the herds grow strong and fat. Let the rain fall in the proper time, in the proper amount. Let the sun shine when it is needed and grant shade when it is best.
"Danu, grant Urard the honor of guarding his people forever more. He will know the boundaries of his people's land, for we shall show him. Let his spirit pass between the worlds to come to our aid when he is needed. Let him be a messenger of your will and our need. Great Mother, in token of these prayers, Urard gifts you his life, his essence and his devotion to his people," intoned Irél.
Sárán lifted Urard's own sword from the bench and approached Irél. Handing it over, Sárán bowed his head to his son before returning to his original position. The muscles in the king's neck were tight and clenched. He was holding up by sheer force of will and showing no other sign of his distress. He too would make his son proud.
Irél held the sword carefully, looking into Urard's eyes. Raising the sword to the side, point to Urard's chest, the priest took a deep breath and prayed he succeeded in one stroke and without needless drawing out of the sacrifice. As he set his arm in motion to plunge the sword in Urard's heart, an eagle's scream came as if right above them. Urard, startled, half turned to look behind. As he did this, the sword blade slashed his arm before entering his chest. The point found his heart quickly and Urard fell to his knees and then onto his side. The light left his eyes and all knew he was now gone on his errand to the gods.
As he had fallen, Irél let the weight pull itself off of the sword. He finally released his breath, now aware that he was holding it. The king swayed and then straightened. It was now all in the hands of the priests to prepare the body of his son for the next stage of his duty. He was thankful that it was not required that he attend the actual quartering of the body. That was more than any father should have to bear. He turned and walked back toward the village, the elders following at his heels. No more witnesses were needed now. The priests would complete the ritual as was their duty.
Irél motioned to the two younger priests to step forward and help. Sweat gleamed on his brow. It was no easy thing to dismember a body with dignity for the living or the dead. The two helpers gently rolled Urard's body onto its stomach. Then they arranged his limbs so they were not bent or splayed. Irél knelt and felt for Urard's vertebrae near the base of his spine. Feeling up its length, he found the place above the hips that he sought.
Taking a deep breath, Irél placed the point of the sword between the vertebrae and then lunged. His arms bulged and he threw his weight into it as well. The sword parted the spine with a loud crack. Irél then worked the blade back and forth until the flesh was severed completely. When he finally stopped, the legs and hips were separated from the torso. Irél's arms and hands were covered in bright blood now.
The two helpers carefully pulled the two halves away from each other. Nodding, the head priest now focused on the next cut. The helpers now turned the body face up. The task was somewhat easier now that part of the heavy weight was missing. Again they arranged the limbs with dignity. One of the helpers went to the bench and brought back a block of polished wood. This was placed behind Urard's neck so his head tilted and his chin pointed at the sky. The helper then closed Urard's eyelids so that the sightless eyes would not stare.
Irél shifted on his knees so that he now knelt facing the exposed neck of Urard. With another deep draw of breath, Irél raised the sword so that its point was over his shoulder, angled toward the ground. With a grunt, the priest swung with all his might. The blade cleaved through and parted bone and flesh in that one stroke.
One final sectioning remained before this part of their task was done. Irél was getting tired and almost weeping with his efforts. It all had to be done correctly; any flaw and the ritual was ruined and another sacrifice chosen. If this happened, Irél would offer himself, so he could beg forgiveness of Urard's spirit and go with him to complete their pleas to the gods.
Taking the sharp edge opposite the one he just used, Irél began to carefully cut the left leg from the hip. He cut until he reached the hip socket and then used the point to pry it free. Now Urard's body was in four separate parts. A helper handed Irél a cloth so he could wipe the gore from the blade. He handed up the sword and struggled to his feet. The task was well done and without incident.
"Take the sword to his father and ask that it be resharpened. It will go with Urard," ordered Irél.
Nodding, the younger priest set off to the village in a hurry. All must be done before the sun centered the sky at noon. It would take at least a few hours to reach the four boundaries of the land in that time. Much depended on making sure the offerings for Urard were ready at the same time as the priests set out.
Tradition called for the head to go to the earth water with food. The torso and arms would receive the sword. The leg with the hips and genitals would have a saddle and reins. The other leg would be interred with a gift of the king's personal choosing. All of the things chosen were ready, save the sword. They could not send a dull sword with Urard. Once the sword returned with its edge renewed, each of the sections of the sacrifice would travel with a priest and two helpers to the boundary of the tribes land. Then they would give each of the pieces to the bog.
When Lonán returned with the sword, Irél began wrapping the parts with their gifts into bundles. Withies braided into cord tied the bundles and would be used again at their respective destinations. Horses were brought and the bundles tied behind the saddles. Four priests headed in four directions. Urard's head went to the east. His free leg went to the south. His other leg with hips went to the west. His torso and arms was taken north. Each direction had a purpose which was why the division of the body was so important.
Irél mounted the horse with the torso. Once he was sure all twelve men were ready and seated, he waved them to set out. Kicking his heels into the flanks of his mare, she bounded forward. His two helpers followed swiftly. He urged the mare to gallop, guiding her expertly over and around obstacles. He wasn't concerned about her tiring, since she would have a long rest when they arrived.
They arrived at the northern border with maybe an hour before noon. The hill was looming. Irél was relieved that they had made the journey with enough time to complete the rite without undo haste. He dismounted and began looking for the earth water bog he knew was there. It was the most easily found on this side of the realm. Glancing around carefully, he placed his landmarks and let his mare to the interment site.
His helpers removed the sacred remains from the mare and carried it to the edge of the bog. The three priests then stripped down to their underclothes. Irél busied himself with unwrapping the body and then set aside the tools needed. Taking a dagger up, he pierced the flesh of both arms just above the elbows. He then threaded the withy rope through each incision. Once that was done, he tied stakes to each end of the ropes.
Irél lifted the torso while each helper took a stake in each hand. The three solemnly walked into the bog until the water was above their knees and they could feel their feet sinking into the ooze covered mud. The head priest bent and lowered the torso carefully into the water. The helpers bent also as they used the stakes to keep the body from floating again to the surface of the brownish water. Pushing with all their strength, they drove the stake as deep as they could. Letting go, they used their feet to see if any more give happened with the stakes. Nodding to Irél, they declared the staking completed.
They left the water and stood watching from the bank. Irél spoke the final prayers and held out his hand for the sword. Once placed there, he knelt and put it beneath Urard's torso so that it would not shift or be visible. Now the guardian of the land was in place. If all went as well at the other three sites, perhaps the gods would favor them with a sign. Then again, sometimes silence was all the answer needed.
Gathering up their clothes and dressing, the trio packed up the horses for the return journey. The head priest was glad the ordeal was over. He had liked Urard and regretted it had to be his hand that ended the promising life. Sometimes duty became a sacrifice in itself. The three priests began the ride home as the noon sun streamed done on the winter landscape. They would know at the turning of the seasons the gods answer to their sacrifice.
Urard's spirit watched over his people down through the ages. Many changes to the people and the land came. There came a time when his lineage was lost, driven elsewhere perhaps or maybe simply died out. New comers came and went and the centuries rolled on without pause. Urard was startled when the light of day woke him from slumber, his spirit drawn to the northern boundary he kept. A man was there with some metal monster that had uncovered the sacred body. Urard was stunned as he was later lifted up and taken far from the place of his binding. With the boundary broken, Urard felt the taste of freedom. Light beckoned and he ran toward Tir Na nOg, grateful his time of service was at an end.
Old Croghan Man, found at Croghan Hill, Co Offaly, Ireland
Web Bibliography
These are the sources I used for the creation of this piece. Any inaccuracies are mine and due to fictitious need. I attempted to account for the findings of the forensics report and kept to what little is known of Iron Age Irish Celts where there is information to be found. I used modern Irish Gaelige because that is what is what I have access to. The names are traditional Irish taken from legends, myths and stories. They very well could be Iron Age in origin.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16556771&method=full&siteid=115875&headline=mudered-2-500-years-ago–name_page.html
http://echostains.wordpress.com/2010/02/27/more-bog-bodies-ireland/
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060201/news_lz1c01bogman.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3304_bog.html
http://www.yourirish.com/history/ancient/iron-age/
http://www.namenerds.com/irish/trad.html
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Urard (UR urd) Very tall
Sé (Shay) Hawk-like, noble
Sárán (SAWR awn) Chief, noble; best
Irél (EER eyal)
Sorcha (SUR a ka) Bright, radiant
Fial (FEE ul) modest; honorable; generous
Lonán (LUH nawn) blackbird
mo mac – my son
mo Athair, mo Ri – my father, my king.
Cariad – beloved
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Open M4a, Normalize m4a, what is m4a?
M4a format was developed by Apple to compete with mp3 and use in their aplicciones, like iTunes or the iPod and iPad.
What is a M4A file (a file with the file extension M4A)?
Files with an extension of m4a files are containers that store audio data.
Audio data that is contained in m4a files are encoded using MPEG4 Part 14.
M4a file extension was created by Apple.
It is very similar to the MOV and MP4 file formats, except that m4a files does not contain video data.
Like MP3 files, files with m4a extension are compressed, but the compression technology used to create m4a files resulting in improved sound quality.
File compression makes your files more manageableby reducing file size.
This enables them to be downloaded from the Internet more quickly and enables the M4A file so they occupy less storage space.
Many people have issues M4A, because it is relatively new. M4A stands for MPEG 4 Audio, and is a popular file extension used to process audio files. Most people are familiar with MP3 and aware as this reduces the file size of songs and other audio files. M4A and MP4 do the same thing as MP3 does, but even better. The quality is slightly better and m4a files in this format are generally smaller than MP3 files. Fortunately, unlike MP3, no licenses or payments have to be able to hear or distribute content in M4A format (unlike MP3 which requires it to pay royalties on content you distribute in MP3 format). This single fact is reason enough (due to extreme cost savings) to use M4A files instead of MP3 files. In addition, M4A files tend to sound a lot better than MP3 files encoded at the same bit rate, since it is less "loss" as an audio compression format.
The m4a format contains audio and m4v format video contains both are subgenres, so to speak-the f0ormato mp4, so popular today.
If you use iTunes, iPod, iPad … This format will be familiar with and understand the great advantage that gives you the power PRO2 Mp3Doctor normalize it, simply do the test and be amazed with the result.
Almost all players now play audio files using the. M4a or. Mp4 for maximum compatibility. After all, both. M4a and. Mp4 container file formats are almost the same .. If the software program does not recognize the file extension, you can rename the file extension to another and should work.
September 15th, 2012 | Category: M4a Normalizer, Mp4, Mp4 Gain - Mp4Gain, Mp4 Normalizer | Comments Off on Open M4a, Normalize m4a, what is m4a?
Normalize Flac, Ogg, Monkey (Ape), M4A, WavPack, AAC, AND VIDEOS?
Soon Mp3Doctor PRO launched the new option that will allow them to normalize mp3, m4a, aac, flac, ogg, wavpack, monkey, etc. in addition to videos (avi, mp4, flv, etc).
Customers who purchase slab now Mp3Doctor PRO, may purchase at a price of upodate the next version of Mp3Doctor PLUS, also called Mp4Gain.
With this version will be able to normalize major formats of audio and video, even counting equalize functions, change tempo and pitch change also.
Stay tuned, acquire Mp3 Doctor Pro now and will soon receive an update price (very low, as 25% of the public normal) the new version.
August 13th, 2012 | Category: Mp4 Normalizer | Comments Off on Normalize Flac, Ogg, Monkey (Ape), M4A, WavPack, AAC, AND VIDEOS?
Mp4 to Mp3 Converter�is a very simple tool (freeware).
You just need to load any�mp4�file and click the�CONVERT�button.
In our ever-modernizing age, things are constantly changing and being updated.� What the standard was yesterday may not necessarily still be the standard today.� All of these quick changes creates a market with tons and tons of options when it comes to every aspect of our lives.
Music is no exception.� For years, MP3?s were the standard for music files.� Then that all changed as more extensions were developed and released.� Suddenly MP3?s weren�t the only things available.� One of the extensions that came around was MP4.
MP3 and MP4 sure sound similar, one might just assume MP4 is the next step for MP3, but that is not the case.� In fact, they are rather different, with distinct histories and uses.
Let�s examine the difference between mp3 and mp4 by looking at what each file extension is individually.
MP3 is short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3.� It is used for audio and uses a compression algorithm that introduces loss, meaning it is a �lossy� compression format.� It is one of the most commonly used audio formats available and has been the standard for quite some time.
Uncompressed audio files are rather large, just look at any WAV file.� This is because sound is very complex and the translation of it into a digital format that a computer can understand takes a lot of data.
MP3 works to make file sizes smaller by using what is called psychoacoustic models.� They get rid of data that most people would not hear because it is too low or high. �By doing this, files sizes can be greatly reduced.� A 128 kbit/s MP3 file is about 1/11th�the size of the corresponding file on an uncompressed CD.
MP4 is short for MPEG-4 Part 14.� MP4 is based on MPEG-4 Part 12 which was in turn based on Apple�s MOV file type.� MP4 is a container format, meaning it is used to store audio and/or video data, rather than to code the information.� MP4 video and audio can also be streamed over the internet.� This is also true of most other modern container formats.
Because MP4 is a container format, it does not have a standard method of coding the audio or video information.� Instead, codecs dictate how the audio or video will be coded and possibly compressed.� For audio, Advanced Audio Coding, or AAC, is the most popular codec for compressing audio for transfer on the internet.
So What�s the Difference Then?
From these two descriptions, we can note a few major differences.� First, MP3 is an audio compression format used to compress and store audio on a computer.� MP4 is a media container format used to store media of many possible types on a computer.
Therefore, an MP3 file is limited with regard to the method of compression and can only store audio.� MP4 on the other hand, can store video as well as audio.� It can even store subtitles for a video file.� Also, since MP4 is a container, it can store audio and video that have been compressed in different fashions.� In fact, an MP4 file could be audio that has been compressed as an MP3.
These differences make it so that a program that plays an MP3 cannot necessarily play an MP4 and vice versa.� The same goes for portable music players, though there are plenty of software options and portable players out there that can play both, for example Winamp.
Both formats have their uses and things that they are better at than the other.� Do you have any opinions on what each format does better?� Let us know in the comments below.
The main idea is to let you extract mp3 files from mp4 files, extract mp3 audio from mp4 videos.
Mp4 to Mp3 Converter is a very simple tool (freeware).
You just need to load any mp4 file and click the CONVERT button.
You may need to extract mp3 files from your mp4 files, so you can usee this FREEWARE tool to convert mp4 to mp3 files in seconds with just one click.
I absolutely love both programs!
I found out about mp3 gain first through a word search in google, regarding the need to "normalize" my mp3s. The product looked really good from the website, even though I was a bit skeptical about how well it was going to work on my mp3s. Would I lose sound quality etc.
As I was just about to purchase the gain program, I saw the special selling mp3 doctor. After seeing some of the features available, I figured it would be worth purchasing both together.
I am so glad I did! Both programs worked perfectly.
First I was very impressed with the gain program, and so glad I purchased it. Now I didn't have to do the "dive for the volume" thing that just drives me crazy when I'm trying to enjoy my music libraries.
But here's what's super cool. After already being a completely satisfied customer with the first program, I was equally stoked to have the doctor program.
Well there were a few songs, but especially one that I thought was such a great song, and would've been in my favorites list. But the tempo was just a bit too fast, and I like a real chill tempo in my reggae. That very night I was thinking, "damn, if only this song were a bit slower it would be perfect, but the tempo is just up a bit too much and it ruins the chillen feeling of the song.
Well, after playing with mp3 gain and leveling out all my tracks, I decided to start playing around with the doctor, seeing that one of the features was tweaking the tempo, without losing the integrity of the song, or changing the pitch.
By using doctor to slow down the track by 11% (this was the best tempo to my taste) the song is now PERFECT, and one of my favorites in the batch of my favorite reggae folder. You don't know how cool it was to be able to adjust a song that was almost such a waste of good music! AWESOME! Plus I've been able to enjoy a few other songs I couldn't really get into before, by modifying them in a similar and as needed.
Absolutely love both programs! Thanks so much for making them! Both are well worth the money!
Audio Normalize, How to do it with Mp3Doctor PRO.
As we state in other articles on this blog, one of the most usefull features on Mp3Doctor PRO is the hability to normalize audio levels.
But its not only seeking for the volume peaks and then adjusting the overall volume level, as most audio normalizers do.
Mp3Doctor PRO brings a new approach that is most effective: is adjust every single miliseccnd of the song. By this way, your song will have a very optimized volume balance. You will be able to perceive each instrument and passage of the music clearly.
Audio Normalize comes to a new level using Mp3Doctor PRO. Also you will be able to pre equalize the mp3 file. At the end you will get an mp3 that sounds much better than the original one. All with a simple button click, no need to adjust complicated settings.
Just download the free trial version of Mp3Doctor PRO and test it on your own mp3 files.
Mp4 to Mp3 converter, how to extract mp3 from Mp4?
Its possible to extract mp3 files from mp4 video files?
Yes, it is possible to convert mp4 to mp3.
You can take any mp4 video file and extract the audio into an mp3 file.
So the situation will be video to mp3 converter.
But very soon you will be able, not only to have an mp4 to mp3 converter, but to normalize, equalize, etc. the mp4 video file itself. Correct or normalize the mp4 or even to normalize a flv file, nolize avi, normalize mpeg, normalize video file.
Just keep in touch and very soon we will release the Mp3Doctor PRO plugin to achieve all that!
June 6th, 2009 | Category: Mp3, Mp4, Mp4 Normalizer, Mp4 to Mp3 | Comments Off on Mp4 to Mp3 converter, how to extract mp3 from Mp4?
Just watch the video and listen to it.
Yes, it was normalized usign Mp3Doctor PRO (yes, it was normalized > mp4 normalizing).
The original sound was low (as many mp3 and mp4 files) at least in some parts of the music. So we normalize it and made this cideo to show it to you.
The benefit is so obvios, no need to comment anything else.
Good mp3 normalize example, with non-linear normalization.
Thats right. This mp4 video is a good example on how Mp3Doctor PRO does a non-linear normalization. In this case, we use non-linear as the mathematical approach, meaning "a system whose output is not proportional to its input".
But lets go less technical and pay attention to the mp4 video (yes, we normalize the mp4 file using the alpha version of Mp3Doctor PRO, whic will be available very soon!).
The important thing to notice is that lower parts raises more the volume level than higher parts of the original. Another thing to notice is that the bass and the guitar get pushed too (bass boost and guitar boost).
The volume increase is more powerfull on low volume parts of the song, and software in higher parts. However, even in the higher parts, some instruments get a volume increase bigger than the vocals, per example.
Mp3 Normalize, a demonstration of a good mp3 normalizer.
Lets continue with examples to let you notice the big difference that Mp3Doctor PRO can make when you normalize you mp3 files.
If you follow and listen to the mp3 video carefully, you will notice that its more than just a push on the volume level, it equalize it and boost the bass.


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Q: Initialize a toggle button as off I want to start a toggle button using the new Unity interface but I want it to start as Off or unchecked.
I created the button:´
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and dragged the toggle button created in the scene into this toggleBool1 slot in the inspector it works fine, but I can't make it to start as off.
Do you know how to achieve this?

A: Simply use the Toggle.isOn property to check/uncheck the toggle in code.  For example, you can set isOn to false in the Start() method of the script you have dragged the Toggle onto to make the Toggle start off unchecked.
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For US companies, operating in Europe can sometimes be a little confusing. Although there is a European Union and something called a single market, it may not have the characteristics you would expect from a single market. Not only can the regulatory demands differ quite considerably per member state, perhaps even more importantly the regulatory culture can be the complete opposite. Being aware of that can help companies to operate more smoothly and save them from having to conduct costly procedures potentially threatening their licence to operate.
Uber is currently undergoing a very steep learning curve on regulatory culture in the EU. When entering individual EU markets, Uber could count on the sympathy of the general public and therefore politicians. The incumbent taxi industry naturally started a fierce campaign against Uber. But somehow Uber also managed to help its opponents by gradually losing public sympathy and making it almost impossible for politicians to be openly enthusiastic about Uber.
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Everyone hates waiting in line. It's boring, it's annoying, and you actively feel your life slipping away as you do it. You might think the solution to this problem would be common courtesy and fair play. You'd be wrong.
Turns out there's an entire field of research called "queuing theory." Some of it is innocuous, dealing only with how to manage a group of customers so that they are filed quickly and easily into lines that can process their needs efficiently. Corporations have nearly as much to gain as customers by getting the greatest quantity of people out the door,with their desired items in the shortest amount of time. The "nearly" is the problem here. If a short amount of time isn't possible, corporations have a lot to gain by keeping people in line past when they want to be in line, which is why many of the studies in queuing research are done on "managing impatience."
Announcing false waiting times is a great way to manage impatience. It filters out the people who aren't willing to wait that long, and the remaining people are happy that the wait wasn't as long as they expected it was going to be. Another way to manage expectation is to hide the length of the line, which is why lines wrap around buildings.
The best way, it seems, is to make people wait in line well before they ever know that they're waiting. An airport that got a lot of complaints by people who didn't like waiting for their luggage shuffled their arrivals procedure around so the plane would land at the opposite end of the airport as the luggage carousels. The distance was trivial to the employees, who knew the layout of the airport and knew the bulk of the work consisted of loading the baggage, not moving it from one place to another. For people trying to make their way through an unfamiliar space, and having to walk from one end of an airport to another, the distance and complication cut into their waiting time. They walked to the baggage carousel and their bags came tumbling down straight away. What luck!
So if you find yourself having to navigate your way to the top of a building, go through an elaborate check-in procedure, fill out some forms, and verify some information, only to come upon a surprisingly short wait in line, you were probably waiting in line all along.
In the past, I once read about a solution to long lines that I think is kind of noble, because it takes away the dishonesty. A group of bank tellers are ready to help customers in a line. Instead of helping the first person in line, the one that has been waiting there the longest, they serve the last person in line. Now, if the line doesn't grow too long, the first person will eventually get served. If people keep coming in, however, the first person will never get served. After a little while, the first person knows this, and will leave the line. Sure, that's unpleasant, but think of all the people who were served the moment they walked in!
I know this sounds dystopian, but lines work because they exploit our capacity for hope. We know that if we just wait long enough, we'll get served. And maybe that will be worth it! Think about how the world would be if people simply knew that if the line got too long it wasn't worth waiting in. Wouldn't it be kind of nice if most of the time we got what we wanted right away, but sometimes we could look at our situation, realize the wait certainly isn't going to be worth it, and just bail out?


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This Ain't Your Mother's Ham: Jamon Iberico at La Fonda Del Sol
Published at 3:47 pm on May 15, 2012
The best ham in the world is Jamon Iberico, period.
Produced from black Iberian pigs that roam the southern Spanish pastures, freely gorging on acorns, grass and herbs, Jamon Iberico is high in fat content and even more so in flavor. If you're lucky enough to have consumed Jamon Iberico, chances are you've done so in its cured form, which literally melts at room temperature. This isn't Boar's Head.
Nancy Pelosi 4 hours ago
At La Fonda del Sol, however, executive chef Chris DeLuna is serving up fresh cuts of Jamon Iberico as a seasonal special off of his Jamon Iberico de Bellota menu. Jamon Iberico in its cured form only first arrived in the United States in 2007, and the fresh pork is rarely available outside of Spain, so this is a real treat.
Paired with Spanish wines, the Jamon Iberico de Bellota menu continues to build by putting the emphasis on the star ingredient. An amuse of Fava beans, morsels coated with Iberico fat and served on a crostini, dissolves in your mouth and is rich, but balanced.
Next comes the Secreto, the "secret" cut from under the pig's rib cage, which was traditionally kept by the butcher for himself. With a single bite of this tender pork, you understand why. Salted with only a pinch of coarse salt to enhance a fine layer of charred fat, the thin strips of grilled Jamon fall apart with each moist, juicy bite.
Then the Pluma, a seared Iberico sirloin steak, presented over a marcona almond puree which draws out the nutty flavors of the steak itself, is doubly reinforced with a drizzling of cider pork sauce.
Finally the Chulatero, an Iberico rib eye, presented tableside, pluming with smoke from the wine vines it was just grilled over. The hearty aromas fill the dining room and leave you yearning for a bite as the server takes the steak back to the kitchen for plating. Served bone in, it's the highlight of a meal that continues to outdo itself. Leaking au jus, each bite is a smoky reminder of how good food can be, especially when the foundation ingredient is perfection.
After a meal this delicious you are certain to be as happy as a pig in... well, you'll be very happy.
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Духново — деревня в Опочецком районе Псковской области России.

Входит в состав Болгатовской волости. В Духнове протекает две реки: Шесть и Черничка.

Население

Численность населения по состоянию на начало 2001 года составляла 326 жителей.

История
Деревня основана в 1582 году, о чём свидетельствует камень, стоящий возле местного магазина. В 1910 году в деревне Духново была возведена церковь, которая была разрушена в 1940-х во время Великой Отечественной войны.

В июле 1944 года в Духнове располагался штаб 42-го пехотного полка 19-й дивизии СС. 11 июля 1944 года советские подразделения вступили в бой с противником, располагавшимся в здании штаба. Один из участников этой битвы Батор Басанов получил звание Героя Советского Союза.

В 2007 году была закрыта Духновская школа, поскольку детей в деревне было крайне немного. В 2008 году была снесена местная больница. В 2009 году было принято решение объединить Духновскую и Болгатовскую волости Опочецкого района и в 2010 году это объединение произошло. Центром Болгатовской волости стала деревня Лаптево.

С 1995 до 2010 года деревня была административным центром ныне упразднённой Духновской волости.

Деревня в современное время
В настоящее время в деревне проживает около ста пятидесяти человек. Большинство домов в деревне — частные. Однако в центре деревни есть несколько квартирных домов.

На данный момент в Духнове работают несколько учреждений: сельский магазин, Дом Культуры, библиотека, сельсовет и аптека. Функционирует также почтовое отделение.

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Населённые пункты Опочецкого района

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2 2 Eight Below BV $841,159 +14% -41% 3,072 $274 $48,499,305 14
3 3 The Pink Panther (2006) Sony $504,752 +17% -51% 3,313 $152 $62,784,927 21
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5 5 Firewall WB $404,081 +8% -37% 2,740 $147 $38,910,581 21
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ICE, Feds Stepping Up Raids in Sanctuary Cities–Is Seattle A Target?
According to CNN, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are stepping up raids in so-called 'sanctuary cities.'
Legal Expert-Trump's Executive Order on Suspended Immigration Legit
There's been a lot of heated discussion over President Trump's Executive Order suspending immigration from seven nations suspected of harboring terrorism, as well as suspending visa processing. WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against Trump. But according to the National Review, Trump's order does not violate the Constitution. Here's why.
Local Counties Will Honor Trump Executive Orders on Illegals, Say Officials
Currently Benton and Franklin Counties, as well as Walla Wall, do not honor ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) detainers concerning illegal immigrants, but if an executive order comes down from President Trump they will honor it, at least in Benton County.
State Attorney General Strongly Hints State Will Defy Immigration Laws
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a statement Wednesday that all but assures sanctuary cities such as Seattle will continue to ignore or defy Federal Immigration laws.
Self-Admitted Illegals 'Rally' in Olympia to Protest Working Conditions [VIDEO]
Thanks again to Michael Strickland of Laughing at Liberals and Progressives Today, for this latest installment of information, many of which will make you either scratch your head, or (as Glenn Beck used to say) make your 'head explode.'
'Water' Amnesty Given to Illegals in Flint Michigan
You've probably heard the news about the failing, tainted city water system in Flint, Michigan. What you might NOT know is the shocking policy adopted by officials concerning illegal aliens.
San Francisco Murder Calls Sanctuary Cities Into Question, Controversy
Depending upon which source you examine there are anywhere from 43 to 276 sanctuary cities in the U.S. These are places where local officials defy federal immigration laws by offering protection to known illegal aliens - even those with criminal records, backrounds and wanted fugitives.
Prescott Grower Fined $2.25 Million for Employing Illegal Workers
It's being called one of the biggest fines in recent years, over a grower's failure to verify the eligibility of employees to legally work in the United States. At issue were laws that require U.S. companies prove their workers are A) here legally, and B) meet requirements to work in the U.S.
Watch Shocking Portland Rally Supporting Illegal Accused of Drug Trafficking, DUI [VIDEO]
Laughing at Liberals on YouTube has exploded on the social media scene over the last 18 months, capturing the lunacy, craziness and often shocking behavior of liberals and progressives. This time, it's a rally pushing for the release from jail of an illegal alien accused of drug trafficking, DUI and breaking and entering.
Oregon Rally Supports Driver 'Licenses' for Illegal Aliens [VIDEO]
Once again, the folks at Laughing at Liberals have captured before your very eyes, the lunacy of some community activists, so-called religious leaders and even politicians.


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Preventing stroke in outback communities
Posted 5th November, 2016
A smart phone app that can detect heart abnormalities in just 30 seconds is being trialled in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.
The game-changing technology, known as the AliveCor/Kardia Heart Monitor for smartphone or iECG, can detect atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heart rhythm linked to severe and catastrophic stroke.
The research project, which started in Brewarrina, NSW, will travel to communities including Toomelah, Boggabilla, Mungindi, Moree, Inverell, Geraldton and Alice Springs over the next 12 months, conducting 1500 screenings.
Professor Ben Freedman, Deputy Director of Research and Strategy at the Heart Research Institute and Charles Perkins Centre, says:
"AF causes of one third of all strokes in Australia – and most are potentially preventable."
"But this requires detection of the abnormal heart rhythm which is often asymptomatic before stroke occurs," he said.
Using the app, patients places their fingers on connectors on the back of the phone for 30 seconds. The file is then analysed by the app to detect AF. The technology mean patients can get the treatment they need before stroke happens.
The technology will also create the first national snapshot of AF rates in Aboriginal people and aim to improve cardiovascular health literacy in Aboriginal communities.
Currently there are no published studies about the prevalence of AF in people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, despite it being a leading risk factor for ischaemic stroke, a condition affecting one in 25 Aboriginal people.
The new pilot program is run by the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Sydney and funded by the National Heart Foundation.
The screening will be accompanied by a public awareness campaign into the causes, prevention, symptoms and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The 35 devices will also remain in the communities after the screening is completed, with dedicated Aboriginal health workers given training on how to use the iECGs in future.
Related research areas
Heart Rhythm and Stroke Prevention
Our mission is to detect silent atrial fibrillation in the population and treat it, to prevent as many strokes as possible.


How do I check my sample results?
Visit the NH DES Be Well Informed guide (even if you live in Maine!) to see what your results mean. When you enter your analytes, make sure you use the correct units. All units on All About Arsenic are in ug/L (micrograms/liter). Use a simple online conversion to switch between units (try Googling ug/L to mg/L).
What are the Maximum Contaminate Levels (MCLs) for each analyte?
The numbers below are standards set by the EPA for the maximum contaminant amount allowed in drinking water. These are set to protect public health. There are a few exceptions to the Maximum Contaminant Levels.
*Lead and Copper are regulated under an action level because they enter drinking water primarily through plumbing materials. Treatment at the tap is recommended.
**Iron and Manganese have "secondary standards" and not usually health threatening. The EPA sets these standards because iron and manganese above these standards may cause your water to be discolored, taste funny, or have an odor.
Nickel does not have a Maximum Contaminant Level.
What is the EPA limit for the amount of arsenic allowable in public drinking water? The EPA limit for arsenic in public drinking water is 10 parts per billion(ppb), which is the same as 10 ug/L. This standard was adopted in 2001, replacing the old standard of 50 ug/L. Public water systems were required to meet the new standard by 2006.
Is drinking water containing less than 10 ug/L of arsenic safe to drink? No. The EPA's goal is zero arsenic in drinking water. There isn't really a"safe" level of arsenic because even low levels of arsenic may increase your risk of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes later in life.
Is it important to get your well tested for arsenic and other contaminants? Yes. Bacteria, nitrates, arsenic, radon, uranium, lead, and copper are all important to test for. Watch this short video about concerns contaminants in drinking water can cause.
What should I do if I get a high test result? If anything is above the recommended federal guidelines, a confirmation sample should be collected before making any decisions regarding water treatment. There are a number of certified water quality testing labs you can use (Maine labs and New Hampshire labs). It is a good idea to switch to drinking bottled water or buy a water pitcher filter until you confirm the first test, and then install a remediation system if necessary.The ZeroWater pitcher is a cost-effective short-term solution to filtering your drinking water.
Why do I have to retest my drinking water for arsenic every 3-5 years? Water quality can change over time due to natural and human-induced causes, so it's important to monitor your well water.
What are some of the health effects of well water contaminants? The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has lots of information on the health effects of exposure to toxic substances. Simply search for the toxin (e.g. arsenic or uranium) to find out more information.
Where should I go for well water advice? Maine: 866-292-3474 or wellwater.maine.gov. New Hampshire: 603-271-2513 or check out this well testing brochure.


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September 13, 2011 – Centennial, Colorado – To paraphrase an old piece of wisdom, one organization's loss is another organization's gain. Unless they both gain, and that's what is happening as Kristi Werner moves from Actual Systems of America (ASA) to take the newly created Project Manager position at the United Recyclers Group (URG). ASA and URG are partners who have collaborated since the late 1990s on the development of Pinnacle and now, Pinnacle Pro, the nation's leading auto recycling trading system.
"I am very excited about bringing Kristi on board," says Michelle Alexander, executive director at URG. "Her background in project management fits perfectly with our growth strategy here. She will be working closely with me to grow URG and the benefits we offer our members. I expect that Kristi will also be interacting frequently with our members as she'll be fielding many of the day-to-day questions we get on our existing URG programs and benefits." You can reach Kristi at 303-367-4391 or by email at Kristi@u-r-g.com.
The youngest of eight, Kristi was born and raised in a small town in Minnesota. She married her husband in 2008, and they enjoy the outdoors - snowboarding, hiking, camping, and running. Kristi has completely fallen in love with Colorado, except for one thing: she cheers on the Minnesota Vikings, not the Denver Broncos. "I'm from Minnesota. Get over it," she advises her local friends. Kristi Werner hasn't forgotten where she came from, whether it is Minnesota or ASA, and that's a good thing.
United Recyclers Group, LLC is a partnership of over 330 industry leading auto recyclers that work together to improve and modernize the automotive recycling industry. Changes they have made include developing their own inventory management system, Pinnacle and Pinnacle Pro, creating a buying cooperative; and offering group marketing options. For more information, go to the United Recyclers Group website at www.u-r-g.com or call 303-367-4391.


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Andreu Solà i Vidal (Ripollet, 1863 - 1902) fou un pintor català.

Biografia
Fill d'una nissaga de tendència liberal, establerta a la vila en la segona dècada del , el seu pare, Joan Solà i Buxó, propietari, estudià agrimensura a la Llotja de Barcelona. Andreu Solà i Vidal assistí a l'escola primària a Ripollet i a la secundària probablement a Sabadell, però, ben aviat, la seva destresa per al dibuix i la pintura aconsellaren la família de matricular-lo a l'Escola de Belles Arts de Barcelona (1881-1884). Es formà també a Madrid a partir de 1885 (a l'Escola Especial de Pintura de San Fernando d'Alcalá de Henares) i va viure a París durant nou mesos, entre 1889 i 1890, on es relacionà amb Ramon Casas, Miquel Utrillo i Santiago Rusiñol.

A partir de 1893 s'establí definitivament a Ripollet a la casa familiar dels pares i germans (la seva mare havia contret segones núpcies amb el farmacèutic de la vila), fins a la seva mort prematura, a causa d'una malaltia coronària, als trenta-vuit anys. La seva pintura s'especialitzà en la temàtica localista, que tractà en una setantena d'obres dins una estètica realista separada del modernisme (allunyada del grup de París), sense deixar de banda una certa preocupació social. Il·lustrà l'obra Dietari d'un pelegrí a Terra Santa, de Jacint Verdaguer (1888).

Obres
Les seves obres pictòriques principals són: La cuna vacía, Paisaje de Otoño, Regresando a la Fuente, En el bosque, Bestias de carga i La tertulia del cura. Feu també algunes incursions literàries inèdites.

Premis i reconeixements
Entre altres reconeixements, va obtenir la medalla de tercera classe a l'Exposició Universal de Barcelona de 1898 i una altra a la Nacional de Madrid de 1895.

Fons personal
El seu fons personal es conserva a l'Arxiu Nacional de Catalunya. El fons documental inclou la documentació produïda i aplegada per Andreu Solà i Vidal com a resultat de la seva activitat personal i artística, així com la relativa a la recuperació posterior de la seva figura. Inclou certificats, documentació acadèmica, de gestió del seu patrimoni familiar, diaris i cartes amoroses i correspondència amb els seus pares i germans. Pel que fa a l'activitat literària, inclou algunes escrits i notes esparsos. Destaca la seva correspondència, en particular amb el també pintor coetani Antoni Coll i Pi i amb l'advocat i diputat provincial Joan Vidal i Valls, així com dues targetes rebudes del poeta Jacint Verdaguer. Inclou documentació de l'estada a França, catàlegs d'exposicions de belles arts, la comunicació de l'obtenció d'una medalla a l'Exposició de Belles Arts (1898), invitacions, correspondència sobre la seva figura de Carles Jordi Guardiola i documentació sobre la celebració de l'Any Solà a Ripollet (2002). Finalment, el fons aplega també diverses monografies, catàlegs i informació d'exposicions relacionades amb l'artista. Incorpora també el producte de la seva afició a la fotografia: Andreu Solà i Vidal utilitzà la càmera per a plasmar la vida familiar i per a reproduir la seva obra; com d'altres pintors, la fotografia fou una eina al servei de la seva pintura. El fons permet en el seu conjunt una aproximació força remarcable a la trajectòria personal del productor.

El Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA conserva una col·lecció dels gravats que realitzà per a il·lustrar el "Dietari d'un pelegrí a Terra Santa" i altres obres de J. Verdaguer.

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Enllaços externs
 Fons Andreu Solà i Vidal a l'Arxiu Nacional de Catalunya.

Pintors modernistes catalans
Ripolletencs
Morts al Vallès Occidental
Artistes del Vallès Occidental


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Metrics and Indexing
Vol. 60 (2016) /
Atheroprotective effects of pure tocotrienol supplementation in the treatment of rabbits with experimentally induced early and established atherosclerosis
Thuhairah Abdul Rahman Universiti Teknologi MARA
Noor Faezah Hassim Universiti Teknologi MARA
Nurmazni Zulkafli Universiti Teknologi MARA
Suhaila Muid Universiti Teknologi MARA
Noor Kaslina Kornain Universiti Teknologi MARA
Hapizah Nawawi Universiti Teknologi MARA
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/fnr.v60.31525
Keywords: delta tocotrienol, gamma tocotrienol, atherosclerosis, hypercholesteroleamic rabbits, tissue biomarker
Background: Atherosclerosis is the main cause of coronary artery disease -related deaths worldwide. The atheroprotective properties of pure tocotrienols (T3) in the absence of alpha-tocopherol (α-TCP) in vitamin E has not been extensively examined.
Aim: To determine the atheroprotective properties of T3 in early and established atherosclerosis rabbits.
Methods: Thirty New Zealand white rabbits were divided into two groups, B1 and B2 which represent early [fed 1% high cholesterol diet (HCD) for 2 weeks] and established (fed 1% HCD for 8 weeks) atherosclerosis. Each group was subdivided into three intervention arms: 1) T3–4 mg/kg, 2) T3–15 mg/kg and 3) vehicle without T3 (T3 negative) for 8 weeks. Serial fasting blood samples were obtained for lipid profile, and whole lengths of aorta were used to determine tissue markers of endothelial activation, inflammation and plaque stability.
Results: In B1, atherosclerotic lesion in T3–4 mg/kg group was significantly reduced (p=0.008), while aortic tissue expression of vascular cellular adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-12) was reduced in T3–4 mg/kg compared to T3-negative rabbits group (0.2±0.1 vs. 28.5±3.1%; 3.0±1.6 vs. 14.0±1.7%; and 5.2±2.2 vs. 27.7±0.8%, respectively, p<0.05). T3–15 mg/kg group showed reduction in VCAM-1, E-selectin, IL-6 and MMP-12 (3.9±1.9 vs. 28.5±3.1%; 10.3±0.5 vs. 59.8±8.5%; 2.6±1.7 vs. 14.0±1.7%; and 16.2±3.2 vs. 27.7 0.8%, respectively, p<0.05). In B2, T3–4 mg/kg group reduced aortic tissue expression of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), E-selectin, IL-6, MMP-12 and MMP-9 compared to T3-negative rabbits group (29.9±2.4 vs. 55.3±1.3%; 26.7±1.5 vs. 60.5±7.6%; 15.7±0.7 vs. 27.7±4.8%; 34.8±2.7 vs. 46.5±3.4%; and 25.89±3.9 vs. 45.9±1.7%, respectively, p<0.05). T3–15 mg/kg group showed reduced VCAM-1, ICAM-1, E-selectin, IL-6, MMP-12 and MMP-9 (20.5±3.3 vs. 35.6±2.5%; 24.9±1.3 vs. 55.3±1.3%; 29.9±6.7 vs. 60.5±7.6; 11.3±2.2 vs. 27.7±4.8%; 23.0±1.7 vs. 46.5±3.4%; and 17.6±1.9 vs. 45.9±1.7%, respectively, p<0.05.
Conclusion: These findings suggest the possible atheroprotective role T3 plays as an adjunct supplementation to standard treatment in the prevention of CAD.
Keywords: delta tocotrienol; gamma tocotrienol; atherosclerosis; hypercholesteroleamic rabbits; tissue biomarker
(Published: 28 October 2016)
Citation: Food & Nutrition Research 2016, 60: 31525 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/fnr.v60.31525
Rahman TA, Hassim NF, Zulkafli N, Muid S, Kornain NK, Nawawi H. Atheroprotective effects of pure tocotrienol supplementation in the treatment of rabbits with experimentally induced early and established atherosclerosis. fnr [Internet]. 2016Oct.28 [cited 2020Jan.18];600. Available from: https://foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/970
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