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Industry giant Reliance Industries Limited posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 9,459 crore, up 17.9 per cent from previous quarter last year, in its Q1 financial results announced on Friday. The company's consolidated revenue stood at Rs 141,699 crore, which rose 9.7 per cent sequentially and 56.5 per cent from the previous quarter last year. The company's profit before tax increased 30.3 per cent to Rs 13,726 crore, and cash profit rose 41.2 per cent to Rs 15,892.
"We continue to focus on strong delivery through operational excellence in our portfolio of businesses. Financial results of 1Q FY19 underscore the strength of the petrochemicals we have reinforced over the last investment cycle. Our petrochemicals business generated record EBITDA with strong volumes and an upswing in polyester chain margins. Refining business performance remained steady despite the seasonal weakness in cracks," said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries.
Earlier, analysts had estimated the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to post consolidated net sales of Rs 1,02,690 lakh crore for the quarter ended on June 30, a Bloomberg poll had said. Another poll, reported by Mint, had suggested the company would make around Rs 9,554 crore net profit. However, the company was able to beat the industry estimates.
The Customer-centric businesses, Reliance Retail and Reliance Jio Infocomm, also performed well. Reliance Retail recorded a sharp 124 per cent increase in revenue to Rs 25,890 crore and digital services business contributed Rs 9,653 crore for the quarter. Network18 Media and Investments Limited reported the revenue of Rs 1,124 crore, registering 36.2 per cent rise sequentially.


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Category Archives: Diary
Jamie O'Sullivan Mural
Please click like on my latest mural. This is my take on Bonnington Square SW8. This is a wonderful niche area in South London with an interesting history. Do check out this documentary if you have time.
October 26, 2015 Diaryadmin
August 20, 2014 Diary, Event, Gardeningadmin
Dear Bonnington Square garden supporters
A very short work day proposed to do an end of summer tidy up the week before the party.
Please save both dates:
Garden work day: Saturday 23rd August 10am – 12am
Party for 20 years of Bonnington Square Pleasure Gardens: Saturday 30th August 6-9.30PM
Bee Ridgway: The Blog: Bonnington Square — An American Time Traveler in London
June 8, 2013 cafe, Diaryadmin
My semester was magical because of the accident of where I lived during those months. Ten other Oberlin students and I were crammed into an old Georgian row home in Bonnington Square, in Vauxhall — a London neighborhood on the south bank of the Thames. We were all English majors, and we were spending a semester taking a class on the history of the "masque" and going to as many plays as we could fit in.
It was an incredible semester, and Bonnington Square was at the heart of it. The old 18th century Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens — so notorious, so perfectly naughty, and now dwindled to nothing but a bare, dock-infested expanse of lawn — were 100 meters away. We used to walk across that scrubby green and wonder if the sex, the thrills, the theater of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens had soaked into the earth, or whether they were gone –dissipated into the sky.
A new garden – Bonnington Square Garden – was being crafted on our doorstep. It had been a bomb-site, and then a wasteland of stinging nettles — now neighbors were coming together to make it into something rich and wondrous. Our neighbors to the left were squatters with the most amazing sense of style — we watched as they transformed their house from a Georgian ruin into a grungy, post-industrial palace. An array of caravans painted with mysterious symbols turned up each month at the full moon, disgorging druids and witches – apparently a "ley line," an ancient path that some said was a source of magical power, ran through Bonnington Square. Down the road the Bonnington Square Café, which had started as a squat café and which served up rib-sticking vegan treats by candlelight, drew us in at lunchtimes, and we would stay all day, wondering if there were anywhere like this, anywhere at all, in America.
We adored Bonnington Square. My friends and I, rolling out of bed late after a long night at the theater and then in the clubs, where we dressed like fallen angels and danced until we saw god, used to sit on the steps drinking our coffee and watching the square. There the squatters would come, heaving some talismanic metal object they had found in the defunct marble factory around the corner, or discarded on the street. There was the community coalition, digging in their patch of bomb-scarred earth. A druid leaned against his caravan, sucking on a cigarette and watching us through narrowed eyes. His girlfriend stuck an arm out a tiny open hatch, and he passed the cigarette through to her.
via Bee Ridgway: The Blog: Bonnington Square — An American Time Traveler in London.
Squatters' rites
March 14, 2010 Diaryadmin
I find myself in a beautiful square in Vauxhall, south London, surrounded by a luxurious wealth of greenery and an assortment of misplaced Victorian houses. Bonnington Square has become a legend among the squatting community, a real example of making something out of nothing. It has been home to many a musical hero both obscure and infamous: John Lydon, the Jesus and Mary Chain, and the Happy End all passed through here at some point.
Originally founded by a disparate crew of travelling hippies and wandering anarchists, many from New Zealand, who brought their DIY communal ethos to London in the early 1980s, it soon blossomed into a fully fledged artistic community. The square was originally owned by the Inner London Education Authority, and around the time the squatters arrived had been condemned to be bulldozed into a car park. The squatters fought back to save the square, forming a housing co-operative and eventually buying it from the council.
Thirty years on and the square is as alive as ever, except that there aren't any squats or squatters any more. The co-operative dissolved in the late 1990s and everyone became a homeowner. Many of the houses are now worth in excess of £1m, and there is a communal "pleasure garden" with an exotic mix of bamboo, mimosa and bananas.
"We may have been anti-Thatcherite, but we were definitely the children of Thatcher's regime," says Andrée Wilson, one of the three founding members of the co-operative, when I sit down for coffee in her newly decorated former squat. "None of what we did would have been possible were it not for her." Thatcher's deregulation of the housing market was what made it possible for these people to claim this square as their own.
"Because we'd saved the buildings, we felt free to do whatever we wanted with them," says Wilson, who is now in her 50s. "I painted mine in what I called Australian desert colours, so when it got cold during the winter you were at least visually warm." They soon added a nightclub and a cafe, part of the ethos of making everything as cheap and accessible to the community as possible. "We used to rock. The police were afraid to come down here in the early days," she says, with a wry smile.
via The Guardian
March 3, 2010 Diaryadmin
BONNINGTON SQUARE GARDEN ASSOCIATION
starting at 7.59pm
Bonnington Centre.
Please come along if you value the garden and would like to contribute to its "management" or just if you've got something to say.
BSGA 2-12 Bonnington Square, London SW8 1TQ
Bonnington Street Party
July 2, 2009 Diaryadmin
Just to let you know that Jo Culf and I are hoping to organise a street party in the Square on 19th July 2009 to coincide with the Eden Project's Big Lunch initiative.
We are not proposing that this should be a BS Festival, but others may wish to build on the street party – which we anticipate to end around 4 p.m. – perhaps with other events and music? (If there is to be music, you may recall that some residents have strong views about noise after 10 p.m. in the Square)
Jo is prepared to take on responsibility for arranging the Local Authority license, insurance and street closure.
Michael Barram
We are looking for volunteers: facepainting, leafleting, ideas, general helping
To get involved, contact: [email protected]
Snowy February
February 2, 2009 Diaryadmin
Green Gym Day
August 15, 2008 Diaryadmin
The Garden Association cordially invites you to a day of green gym on
Sunday 7th September from 10am.
Hope you can make it!
Until then enjoy what is left of the summer 🙂
"Hand of God" installation
June 27, 2008 Diaryadmin
Our thanks go to Reg for his generous donation.
london squares garden day, sunday 8 june 2008

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Title: Are People in Montreal Speaking English or Just French?
Posted on November 22, 2021 (November 24, 2021) by Michael Schwartz
Montreal is well known for being a cosmopolitan and vibrant city. Many people call it a piece of Europe in North America. But did you know that Montreal was once the largest city in Canada?
Montreal is still a very diverse city, second only to Toronto in population. Yet, people often wonder if English culture still exists in Montreal. Well, the business-friendly city does have the largest English-speaking population in Quebec.
So if you are thinking of relocating to Montreal, you will want to know if you need to speak French. Keep reading this guide about living as an English-speaking person in Montreal.
French Culture in Canada
Ever since the 17th century, French and English have settled in Canada from coast to coast. It began when Samual de Champlain established Acadia and then the city of Quebec in 1608. By the early 18th century, the colony of New France had spread from Quebec to Louisiana.
Most of the French settlers in Canada stretched along the St. Lawrence River to Montreal. Yet as Canada evolved, French culture spread to other regions of the country. But British expansion was occurring at the same time.
While Quebec remained home to most Francophones, some settled in other provinces. Today, there is still a percentage of French-speaking citizens in every territory. For example, New Brunswick is 38% French, and Manitoba has a small but rich heritage.
New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province under the Canadian Constitution. However, every other province in Canada allows the protection of French by law. There are also schools across the country where students can study in French.
So as one of the two official languages of Canada, French does exist and thrive in other parts of the country. Yet Quebec language law has determined that the Francophone culture will be prominent. This ruling means that government offices, schools, and commerce must conduct business in French.
Since Quebec has the most Francophones in Canada, the culture supersedes all others. Yet, the city of Montreal maintains a high population of English-speaking residents. So what makes Montreal different from the rest of Quebec?
A Brief History of Montreal
Long before New France was ceded to Britain in 1760, the island port of Montreal was a major centre for commerce. But, as an inland port to the Great Lakes, Montreal was best suited for the fur trade with indigenous tribes.
France had made a treaty with the five nastions of the Iroquois Confederacy. The Great Peace of Montreal set the tone for future commerce to grow in the region. But the fighting between Britain and France came to a head in 1760.
New France surrendered Montreal to the British, but not before a new agreement. The conditions of the surrender shaped the future of British North America. The agreement allowed landowners to keep properties under the Custom of Paris.
Yet, at the start of the American Revolution, English culture began to take over a region in ruins. The new borders also prevented traders in Canada from working South of the Great Lakes. Instead, British trappers moved north and west with the Hudson's Bay Company.
Montreal then became an even more critical part of trade routes with the Lachine canal. A new shipping lane around the rapids made Montreal the centre for traffic. The railway came when the city was already the hub of Canadian commerce.
Because of its geographical position for trade, Montreal grew as a financial centre. Major banks established offices in the city, and business in both official languages thrived.
Montreal maintained its hold as Canada's largest city until the 1970s. Until then, tensions were growing between cultures as English Canada grew around Quebec. Then, finally, it came to a head with a political uprising of massive proportions.
The province elected a separatist government, and sentiment grew for independence. Of course, there are other factors involved, but Montreal became, even more, a francophone city. As a result, Toronto grew to become the most populous city in Canada.
Montreal Today
Over the last 50 years, a lot has changed in Quebec. But Montreal has grown into one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Location still plays a vital role in the city's development for several reasons.
First, Montreal is only 90 minutes by air from major hubs like New York and Boston. With three airports, it serves over 20 million travellers each year. The city's railway infrastructure connects to the United States, Mexico, and the rest of Canada.
As an important port, Montreal is also a designated Foreign Trade Zone. As a result, raw materials that travel through the port are often exempt from tariffs and taxes. The commerce route also opens many opportunities for new business.
The tech sector in Canada enjoys its highest concentration of activity in Montreal. And although 55% of the population is bilingual, many others speak more languages.
The changing population reflects a diverse cross-section of cultures. So francophones from Africa, South America, and Europe are moving to Montreal. And with the migration, artistic and lifestyle cultures merge.
Yet what makes Montreal unique in North America is its French heritage. Still, 85% of Quebecers identify French as their first language. And the city's history is on display in the magnificent Old Montreal setting.
Tourism is a large part of Montreal's economy, so many who work in the industry also speak English. As well, restaurants and attractions do their best to cater to English-speaking travellers. But, only 38% of francophone Montrealers are bilingual.
Speaking English in Montreal
Most of the anxiety about visiting and living in Montreal centres on the Quebec language law. Like many languages, people speak English all over the city. Yet Montreal does not have official bilingual status.
The Government of Quebec recognizes French as its official language. So when dealing with city offices, it gets discussed in French. However, day-to-day business is easily done in English or French (or a mix of the two languages!).
It is possible to live in Montreal among English-speaking people. There are pockets of the city that are still a majority of anglophones. But that will limit your opportunity to find work in an English environment. Nevertheless, many international corporations operate with English-speaking employees
And if you plan to live and work in greater Montreal, you can still function well speaking only English. And most areas of Montreal do business in French and English. And French-speaking people speak English, for more than 90% of them.
As part of the Quebec language law, citizens have the right to conduct any business in French. So, for example, people wanting to work in the service industry must be capable of taking orders in French. And, if you want to work for government offices, it's a good idea to take French courses.
Yet, to their credit, the government of Quebec has made French classes very accessible. As well, incentives for taking French lessons help immigrants to flourish locally. As a result, French education in Montreal also gives young people and families a head start.
Living in Montreal
Consider first, some advantages to doing business in this diverse city. The largest French-speaking city in North America offers access to the non-English world. But you don't have to learn a new language to break down barriers for an exciting new life in Montreal.
Yet, Montreal is home to some of the world's largest multinational corporations. Along with New York and Washington, Montreal is one of the three UN cities in North America. And the city holds more international conventions than any other.
The quality of life in Montreal is also among the highest in the world. Based on income earned, it has the lowest cost of living of all US and Canadian cities. With 65 museums and a vast array of performing arts, nightlife in Montreal abounds.
Restaurants and clubs boast some of the best local cuisine and entertainment anywhere. And, of course, Montreal is home to Cirque du Soleil. These features only add to an international business-friendly community on the rise.
Many are seeing the benefits, including the tech community. At a 9% growth rate, the tech sector in Montreal is ideal for entrepreneurs. As well, tax and loan incentives are available to many willing to relocate to Quebec.
But technology is not the only sector attracting people to Montreal. The city is also a hub for video games, animation, and innovation in artificial intelligence. Much more work is getting noticed in the medical and aerospace fields, too.
Montreal Is Welcoming
The island city on the St. Lawrence has a long history of being inviting and friendly. Of course, as in any cosmopolitan city, you can communicate in many other languages. But if you are planning a new life in Quebec's largest city, learning French is crucial.
English still has a place in Montreal culture. But Quebec language law is intent on preserving its French culture first. So if you are considering a move to Montreal, why not embrace it as intended?
And if you need help getting started on your adventure, contact us today for guidance. Montreal is waiting to say Bonjour.
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It's not all about skills and impact. Often, hiring comes down to likability and organizational-fit. Here's an example when likability tipped the scale in a hiring decision.
I'd like to show you the part likability played in a hiring decision. Like previous Case Studies, I'm keeping all the names (and some of the specifics) confidential.
This is the story of Toby.
Toby spent months as a vendor/contractor in a Seattle-based tech company. His dream – to become a full-time employee in the organization. Toby had a few years professional experience under his belt and achieved great results in his current role. Plus, he was a great addition to the team's culture – he got along with everyone and always had a smile on his face (talk about engaged)!
Toby was stoked when a full-time role finally opened-up on the team. This was his opportunity.
Will was a Director and the Hiring Manager for the position. Including himself, he brought a team of leaders to the interview loop (including a VP with lots of influence who happened to be Will's boss).
Toby knew he had a lot of work to do in his preparation for this intense interview. He approached the interview aggressively, with focus and drive.
He knew his Professional Story (Elevator Pitch) and could articulate his value quickly and confidently.
He knew his results/impact and could highlight specific examples from various perspectives (customers, partners, leaders, etc).
He knew how he could impact the role in a positive (and different) way. He came with ideas and a point-of-view around the role.
He knew his audience – he studied each of the leaders and where they might focus. He anticipated questions from each and was ready with a "Thank You" email after.
He knew he has to be humble (and hungry) – he wanted his reputation as a great Vendor/Contractor to come-through in the interview.
He knew the basics – eye contact, confident body language, and lots of sleep prior.
Toby thought he nailed the interview. Lots of head-nods and smiles. Encouraging feedback along the way. This full-time role was so close, he thought.
As Hiring Manager, Will also thought Toby was the perfect fit for the role on this team. Lots of valuable experience, knowledge of "how things worked" and a great relationship with the rest of the team.
The only problem: The VP didn't think Toby was the right fit. "I want to keep looking for the perfect person," she said.
As Hiring Manager, Will had the final say in hiring Toby, but the VP's perspective was really important (did I mention that the VP was Will's boss??). Will knew he had to convince his VP of Toby's value to the open position.
Rather than focus on the traditional element of a candidate (results, impact, experiences, etc), Will decided to focus on Toby's likability. Will knew this element was just as important as the hard-core skills – he just needed to showcase this to his VP.
Likability builds relationships – relationships were key to Will's open role.
Likability creates culture – something the VP really wanted as an up-and-coming leader.
Likability instills confidence – people are more willing to take risks (and raise their hands for opportunities) if those around them are positive.
Likability makes the manager's job easier – no one wants to work with (or manage) a Debbie-Downer.
Likability leads to better results – folks who are "in-it" push the boundaries of typical impact for themselves and the broader organization.
The outcome? After highlighting Toby's results AND his likability, the VP gave her final thumbs-up on Will's decision. Will made the offer to Toby that afternoon.
And where did Toby end-up 8 years later? A Senior Manager developing his own team in the organization. Thank you likability!
Your homework this week: Think about ways to incorporate (and showcase) your likability into everything that you do. Professionally, you'll show up a lot better, and personally you'll have a better time doing it! You never know – likability might be the tipping-point to a really important decision (like with Toby)!
Tom Perry is a part of the Thinking People Consulting team. Interested in working with Tom to find YOUR engaged pursuit? Contact us to learn more.
Book: "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," by Mitch Prinstein. I just finished this book (published last year) and I think it provides great insight into the positive results likeability can have in-and-out of the workplace. The author takes a scientific approach to the subject of popularity and examines why it plays such an important role in our society. Another great before-bed read!
TEDTalk: "The Hidden Power of Smiling," by Ron Gutman. This TEDTalk is over 7 years old, but I think the topic is still really relevant (and interesting). As highlighted in the details section, this talk reveals some surprising statistics around the effects of smiling more (you'll live longer). You'll definitely smile after you watch this quick 8-minute presentation!
PodCast: "The Art of Likability: Dealing with Criticism," by Arel Moodie. This author is the expert on likability and in this episode #172, he specifically examines the importance of likability when receiving criticism. Since criticism is often part of looking for something new, I thought this podcast would be really helpful. He has a ton of other podcasts around the topic of likability, so check them out!


Midway Park features some of the most inviting two- to four-bedroom homes for rent in Lemoore, CA. Equipped with updated kitchen amenities, plush carpeting, window coverings, and large garages, the homes in our on-base community are easy to fall in love with. Each home has a private backyard and a sunny patio that allow for year-round enjoyment of the unbeatable California weather. Our residents also enjoy access to 24-hour maintenance and a utility credit.
On-base amenities, including numerous shops, MWR programs, and a bowling alley, are easy to take advantage of thanks to Midway Park's central location. The community's outdoor picnic areas, shaded playgrounds, and sport courts make it possible to stay active and entertained without leaving the neighborhood.
Midway Park is a pet friendly community!


At an elevation of 1,600 meters, Sapa is a delightful former French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnam's northwest. The region is home to many ethnic minority groups, each wearing traditional and colorful attire. This trip includes a trek through the hills and valleys of the Sapa region, discovering several different minorities along the way.
You will also experience overnigh stay in the hospitable villages of Giay and Tay ethnic minorities. The apparent hardships are worth it though as we walk through some of the most spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer and experience unique villages culture.
- A/C sleeping bus tickets round trip.
- All meals mentioned in program.
* Please bring along a good pair of walking shoes, raincoats, jackets, insect repellent and sun cream.


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A: Так делать не правельно, но....

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A: Наверно как то так должно быть.

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Especially when you're first starting out as a coach and you're grateful to begin landing clients, it can feel a little icky to also ask them to sign contracts to work with you! I felt that way back when I first started, too.
I no longer fear contracts, I LOVE them. I was reminded recently how important it is to have a healthy relationship with contracts early in your business, when my younger brother reached out to me for support with trouble he was having in correlation to taking his business to the next level.
My brother is amazing, he is a student of UCLA and started a business called Boxcamp (a moving and storage company for students on campus) his first year in college. Fast forward to his senior year, and one of his friends is suing him. Jerk!
Long story short, it all could have been avoided had he known that contracts, even between friends, is in the highest good for all. I hate to see him struggling with this side of business. But we both know he had to learn this lesson so he could learn the value of contracts for clarity moving forward as he goes on to start other companies.
Recently I created a very thorough and specific contract with our new Violet Care Partner to be sure we wrote everything out and talked about the details of our partnership. I LOVE a good contract and she loved that I was so organized and clear, too. I won't begin a working relationship without one. Contracts open the door for a deeper connection and ability to serve. They save friendships and money.
As a new coach you want so badly to keep the relationship with a potential client, affiliate or joint venture partner very positive. And it feels like bringing out a contract will kill the mood, right? This actually couldn't be further from the truth!
I'm so excited to share today's Sneak Peek video where you get a front row seat in my premium life coaching course, Mentor Masterclass. You'll get to meet two brilliant attorneys, Genavieve Shingle Jaffe and Lisa Fraley, who are both passionate about making the law accessible and fun. As guest mentors in Mentor Masterclass, they help women feel confident when it comes to protecting their businesses.
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After learning from Gena and Lisa I LOVE contracts! I have a service agreement for new clients, for program participants, for affiliate partners, for work exchanges – anything where I see that something could go sour if we don't come to an agreement before we begin.
It's also a beautiful way to clearly set my own boundaries, and let others know what it means to be working with me.


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Our laboratory has established conjugation with the Small Ubiquitin-like Modifier (SUMO) as an important regulatory mechanism in eukaryotes. By analysing the site of modification in a number of proteins we proposed a SUMO consensus modification site consisting of the sequence yKxE, where "y" represents a large hydrophobic amino acid and " x " represents any amino acid (figure 1b). We further demonstrated that this site constitutes a transferable signal that confers the ability to be modified with SUMO on proteins to which it is linked. In chordates there are 3 members of the SUMO family. Although SUMO-2 and SUMO-3 are 97% identical they share only 50% sequence identity with SUMO-1 and appear to be functionally distinct. We demonstrated that in contrast to SUMO-1, SUMO-2 and SUMO-3 could form poly-SUMO-2 chains.
Although we reported the existence of these chains in 2001, it is only recently that their function has been revealed. We recognised that the RING domain containing protein Rnf4 also contained multiple SUMO interaction motifs (SIMs) and demonstrated that it could function as a ubiquitin E3 ligase with a unique specificity for polySUMO chains. We further showed that Rnf4 is the ubiquitin ligase responsible for arsenic inducible, proteasomal degradation of the Promyelocytic Leukaemia (PML) protein. In Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia (APL) the PML protein is fused to the Retinoic Acid Receptor and the disease can be effectively treated by arsenic administration. Arsenic induces modification of PML with SUMO and subsequent proteasomal degradation of PML. Our identification of Rnf4 as the E3 ligase responsible for the SUMO-dependent degradation of PML provides the molecular basis for the therapeutic action of a drug currently used to treat leukaemia (Tatham et al., 2008). Subsequent studies on arsenic and PML have established the dynamics and cell biology of this process (Geoffroy et al., 2010; Hattersley et al., 2011). The objective of present work is to determine the signal transduction pathway, activated by arsenic, which leads to increased SUMO modification of PML. X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy are being employed to determine the structure of the ubiquitin E3 ligase Rnf4, bound to its poly SUMO substrate and its cognate E2 conjugating enzyme (Plechanovova et al., 2011,2012).
In research that is currently underway we are using Stable Isotope Labelling with Amino Acids in Cell culture (SILAC) coupled to high resolution mass spectrometry to carry out quantitative temporal analysis of the SUMO proteome as cells respond to various challenges. To accomplish this we are employing the most up-to-date Q-Exactive mass spectrometer. This is a productive area of research that provides a system wide view of SUMO modification, amenable to mathematical analysis (Golebiowski et al., 2009, Bruderer et al., Tatham et al., 2011). Many further analyses are planned: as cells progress through the cell cycle; exposure of cells to arsenic, DNA damaging agents and cytokines.
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Drug "Sniffing" Bees Could Make Airport Security Dogs Obsolete
Trained honeybees may become the new face of law enforcement, as drug policy evolves beyond what canines can handle.
Rafi Schwartz
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Scientists are abuzz with excitement after new research suggests dogs may not necessarily be the most effective animal drug detectors when it comes to sniffing out illicit hidden contraband. Dogs, it turns out, have a hard time adjusting to the shifting sands of drug legislation, in which things things like marijuana can suddenly become legal some places, while remaining illegal in others. The training involved in creating an effective drug-sniffing dog is time-intensive, expensive, and hard to un-learn, should the pooch need to pivot in response to evolving drug legislation. What's more, as drug dogs operate in an inherently binary system with their human partners, there's a risk for false-positive detection as the dog could be more influenced by its handler's expectations than olfactory input.
With that in mind, surely there's a more effective, less expensive way to sniff out drugs, while remaining flexible to the legislative machinations that define which drugs are, and aren't, okay to search for at any given time. And, in fact, science may well have found a new super-sniffer that meets those criteria: The honeybee.
In a study published this week entitled "Detection of Illicit Drugs by Trained Honeybees," researchers Matthias Schott and Andreas Vilcinskas of Justus-Liebig-University in Giessen, Germany, and Birgit Klein, from the German State Office of Criminal Investigation, describe how the humble honeybee could someday become a viable companion to—if not an outright improvement on—current drug sniffing canines. They write:
Here we describe an insect screening procedure showing that the western honeybee (Apis mellifera) can sense volatiles associated with pure samples of heroin and cocaine. We developed a portable electroantennographic device for the on-site measurement of volatile perception by these insects, and found a positive correlation between honeybee antennal responses and the concentration of specific drugs in test samples. Furthermore, we tested the ability of honeybees to learn the scent of heroin and trained them to show a reliable behavioral response in the presence of a highly-diluted scent of pure heroin. Trained honeybees could therefore be used to complement or replace the role of sniffer dogs as part of an automated drug detection system.
The paper goes on to claim that, when it comes to responding to different narcotics, the bees can be trained—and, perhaps more importantly, re-trained—relatively quickly. What's more, they aren't susceptible to any handler-influenced biases, as drug dogs might be.
Researchers also tested two other types of insects—the grapevine moth and the hissing cockroach—before ultimately settling on the honeybee, with their hyper-sensitive antennae, as the most effective drug detectors of the bunch. Still, they propose that:
...the power of an insect-based drug detector platform could be increased by using several different species with diverse response profiles. For example, a multi-chamber device containing honeybees and cockroaches could be used in airports to screen luggage for heroin, cocaine and amphetamines, with air from the luggage drawn over the insects and "alarm" signals used to select luggage for more detailed investigation
The study concludes with a call for further bug-drug research, so it'll likely be some time—if ever—before we see TSA agents waving around boxes full of insects. Still, for anyone tempted to smuggle contraband onto an airplane, just imagine an agitated swarm of coke-sniffing bees coming anywhere near your suitcase. That's probably more than enough to scare anyone into thinking twice.


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Southerners. But the war also left them landless and with little money to support themselves. White Southerners, seeking to control the freedmen
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The professional training courses for midwives and doulas offered are in Finnish but do not hesitate to contact us in case you think we could be of assistance in English.
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Q: Can an exposed Facebook App Secret cause the developer's Facebook account to be hacked? Someone is claiming that due to exposing their Facebook App Secret on an app that was never deployed live, only locally in development, their Facebook account that they used to generate the Facebook App ID and Secret was hacked and they have lost access to it. I'm perplexed by this claim. As far as I know, the App Secret at most could allow getting access tokens which could be used to make API calls on behalf of the app. If the app itself is not even deployed in production, is even that possible?
But my main question is, is there really a way that someone could hack into a Facebook account from an App Secret generated by that account? Facebook itself makes no mention of this: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/facebook-login/security/#appsecret

A: You can (if it is still possible) change App Settings with an App Secret (in combination with an App ID as an App Token), but no, you cannot hack a Facebook account with it.


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Herbstreit: The Miami Hurricanes won't lose another game
By Joe Rose
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit again joined me at 8 a.m. on Wednesday and offered his thoughts from the realm of college and high school football:
I told him that UM fans are getting down on Jacory Harris: "What are your options? Spencer Whipple and Alonzo Highsmith versus a guy in Jacory Harris who has so much upside who's just continuing to make some poor decisions? I like my chances with Jacory Harris and the experience and the skill set that he has. Nobody's more frustrated about what's happening than Jacory, I'm sure. It's not like he's not trying to make better plays. The frustrating thing, I can imagine, for Hurricanes fans is the whole offseason all they heard about was that Jacory's entire focus has been on not turning the ball over and making better decisions. And for the most part he has. He has six interceptions. Two or three of them were as much on the wide receivers as they were on him. But he's still putting the ball into coverage and he has to stop doing that."
Then, Herbstreit reiterated his deep belief in the Hurricanes' ability to run the table: "If I were a Miami Hurricane fan, instead of spending time worrying about Jacory Harris and taking shots at him, I would be looking at this week as pretty much, if you win this game, Miami's not losing another game the rest of the year. That's how much is at stake this week. I don't see anyone beating Miami. I've told you since August, this team's gonna win 10 or 11 games and go to a BCS bowl game, and I don't see any reason to change my mind. This game Saturday at Clemson is two of the best teams in the ACC going at it. I think Miami wins this game and goes on to win the rest of their games."
But what about Florida State? "Florida State's getting better. I'm not buying in yet, but they're definitely looking better."
Regarding Alabama's stout two-running-back combination of Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson: "Probably the top two running backs on one team in the country. The thing that stood out to me [in the Crimson Tide's come-from-behind win at Arkansas Saturday] is I think Alabama really showed America that one of the benefits of being a veteran team coming off a national title is, when it did get into that third and fourth quarter, playing on the road in a tough environment, they kind of looked comfortable. I thought Arkansas, with a lead, played not to lose instead of playing to win. And I think that came back to haunt Arkansas. Give Alabama all the credit in the world. They were able to find a way to get it done. [They had] the experience in some key areas offensively to make some plays, and then the defense, which has been the question mark about this team, got two big turnovers against [Razorbacks quarterback] Ryan Mallett and got the ball back to [Crimson Tide quarterback Greg] McElroy and they were able to win on the road. Whether [Alabama is] playing Arkansas or Florida or South Carolina or Mississippi or at Tennessee or at LSU, every week, they've got to bring their A game. This is like a team's Super Bowl when they play them. The one thing that makes it tough in repeating is you can't have an off week."
I told him that I didn't think Florida could beat Alabama: "I think Florida gained some much-needed confidence last week with Trey Burton being inserted into the lineup, [but] it wasn't just Trey Burton. I thought John Brantley had a good game. I think the entire offense for the first time all year, looked good early. They went straight down and scored on their first two drives. I think that, as much as anything, was different about this Florida team. They just seemed to have some confidence and some swagger that's been lacking all year with all this inexperience that's been playing. The one thing about Florida: there's no shortage of athletes, and you put great athletes on a field against Alabama and you kind of equal the playing field a little bit with the athletic ability, I would never say that Florida is gonna go into a game and not have a chance, and I love when Urban Meyer's teams have an opportunity to go into a game as an underdog. If you think of the handful of times Florida has been an underdog, they typically play very, very well when they are kind of backed into a corner, so I won't be shocked at all if this game in the fourth quarter is within a touchdown and Florida's got a chance to win."
I closed the segment by asking about all the interstate travel games that have become common in high school football, mentioning Camden County (Ga.) coming down to visit St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday, a game that will be televised on ESPNU. Herbstreit said he would be watching that game and asked how Aquinas legendary coach George Smith was doing. I told him that the Raiders are undefeated but that Smith says he has a down team: "Every year is a down team. He never has a good team. 'I'm trying to put a team out there on the field this year and see what we have.' Next thing you know, there are 15 Division I prospects. That team, honestly, is so fun to watch. With his discipline and the athletic ability they play with, I'm surprised they ever lose a game. That has to be the best high school football program, year in and year out, that there is in the country."
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