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Fashions Of Spring
Queenly spring is here in her cloak of moss-green, trimmed with folds of orchid, white, and yellow. Her fair head is crowned with a golden, glowing sun, and a pale blue and white veil. She brings with her a treasure chest, lavishly filled with natural beauty. Her warm soul gently penetrates through the long, raw winter\u27s col
Deep Learning for Space Weather Prediction: Bridging the Gap between Heliophysics Data and Theory
Traditionally, data analysis and theory have been viewed as separate
disciplines, each feeding into fundamentally different types of models. Modern
deep learning technology is beginning to unify these two disciplines and will
produce a new class of predictively powerful space weather models that combine
the physical insights gained by data and theory. We call on NASA to invest in
the research and infrastructure necessary for the heliophysics' community to
take advantage of these advances.Comment: Heliophysics 2050 White Pape
The Vehicle, Spring 1974
Table of Contents
PhotoJim Painterpage 1
Six Poems of the LandRay Schmuddepage 5
At Last to Find FreedomJann Briesacherpage 7
The Last IrisMarjorie Thoelepage 9
(Untitled)Melinda E. Recordpage 10
MenJan Schroederpage 10
ImpressionsJudy Bardpage 11
ScaredAnita Surpage 11
Loved and LostJan Schroederpage 12
Dripped-Over WaxAnita Surpage 13
The Crowded RoomWilliam E. Uteschpage 14
A River in IllinoisJames Jonespage 14
Sneeze SeasonDarlene A. Moorepage 14
ChangesMark Chianakaspage 15
PhotoJim Painterpage 16
Wedding VowsJann Briesacherpage 17
PhotoJim Painterpage 18
PhotoJim Painterpage 19
PhotoJim Painterpage 20
PhotoJim Painterpage 21
PhotoJim Painterpage 22
PhotoLarry Smyserpage 23
From Outside ColoradoRay Schmuddepage 24
Dairy QueenGayle Gleichmanpage 26
With Sunstreaks in our HairNancy Broom Brownpage 33
PhotoJim Painterpage 34
Water\u27s EdgeMarjorie Thoelepage 35
My 665th Illusion of SanityGordon Glessnerpage 36
Is it my turn to do the laundry again??? Jann Briesacherpage 38
TV Teachingbobbdoddpage 39
GuidanceWendy Diane Wielandpage 40
PhotoJim Painterpage 41
RaindropsJane Ann Beerspage 42
WaitingJan Schroederpage 42
To JonJudy Bardpage 43
One Autumn Day in 1971E. Christmanpage 43
More Surely Than Picture AlbumsMarjorie Thoelepage 44
WingspanningNancy Broom Brownpage 45
ReligionMelinda E. Recordpage 45
Rosalie StevensonMark Holleypage 46
PhotoJim Painterpage 47
WhiteShirley A. Rardinpage 48
The Beginning of a Perfect DayShirley A. Rardinpage 49
PhotoMichael Chenpage 50
Rosethorn Wall of June 17bobbdoddpage 51
ManJan Schroederpage 51
HaikuJudy Bardpage 51
You know it leaves me emptyJames Osbornepage 52
For JesseJames Osbornepage 52
EndingsMark Chianakaspage 53
ConfusionGary L. Owenspage 53
PhotoMichael Chenpage 54
PoemsJann Briesacherpage 54
Journey of just oneNancy Broom Brownpage 55
Blackbirds in IllinoisJames Jonespage 56
PoemsJann Briesacherpage 56
PhotoMichael Chenpage 57
I am a poemDarlene A. Moorepage 57
A Glimpse of ParadiseJann Briesacherpage 57
PhotoJim Painterpage 58
PoemSheila Marie Foorpage 59
In my windowBarbara S. Meyerpage 59
Section 4., Draft 3bobbdoddpage 60
PhotoJim Painterpage 61
PoemJann Briesacherpage 61
PhotoGary Deanpage 62
I amWilliam E. Uteschpage 62
To a tank-car in IllinoisJames Jonespage 63
PoemJane Ann Beerspage 63
PoemsJann Briesacherpage 63
Editor\u27s Pagepage 64https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1031/thumbnail.jp
The Vehicle, Spring 1974
Table of Contents
PhotoJim Painterpage 1
Six Poems of the LandRay Schmuddepage 5
At Last to Find FreedomJann Briesacherpage 7
The Last IrisMarjorie Thoelepage 9
(Untitled)Melinda E. Recordpage 10
MenJan Schroederpage 10
ImpressionsJudy Bardpage 11
ScaredAnita Surpage 11
Loved and LostJan Schroederpage 12
Dripped-Over WaxAnita Surpage 13
The Crowded RoomWilliam E. Uteschpage 14
A River in IllinoisJames Jonespage 14
Sneeze SeasonDarlene A. Moorepage 14
ChangesMark Chianakaspage 15
PhotoJim Painterpage 16
Wedding VowsJann Briesacherpage 17
PhotoJim Painterpage 18
PhotoJim Painterpage 19
PhotoJim Painterpage 20
PhotoJim Painterpage 21
PhotoJim Painterpage 22
PhotoLarry Smyserpage 23
From Outside ColoradoRay Schmuddepage 24
Dairy QueenGayle Gleichmanpage 26
With Sunstreaks in our HairNancy Broom Brownpage 33
PhotoJim Painterpage 34
Water\u27s EdgeMarjorie Thoelepage 35
My 665th Illusion of SanityGordon Glessnerpage 36
Is it my turn to do the laundry again??? Jann Briesacherpage 38
TV Teachingbobbdoddpage 39
GuidanceWendy Diane Wielandpage 40
PhotoJim Painterpage 41
RaindropsJane Ann Beerspage 42
WaitingJan Schroederpage 42
To JonJudy Bardpage 43
One Autumn Day in 1971E. Christmanpage 43
More Surely Than Picture AlbumsMarjorie Thoelepage 44
WingspanningNancy Broom Brownpage 45
ReligionMelinda E. Recordpage 45
Rosalie StevensonMark Holleypage 46
PhotoJim Painterpage 47
WhiteShirley A. Rardinpage 48
The Beginning of a Perfect DayShirley A. Rardinpage 49
PhotoMichael Chenpage 50
Rosethorn Wall of June 17bobbdoddpage 51
ManJan Schroederpage 51
HaikuJudy Bardpage 51
You know it leaves me emptyJames Osbornepage 52
For JesseJames Osbornepage 52
EndingsMark Chianakaspage 53
ConfusionGary L. Owenspage 53
PhotoMichael Chenpage 54
PoemsJann Briesacherpage 54
Journey of just oneNancy Broom Brownpage 55
Blackbirds in IllinoisJames Jonespage 56
PoemsJann Briesacherpage 56
PhotoMichael Chenpage 57
I am a poemDarlene A. Moorepage 57
A Glimpse of ParadiseJann Briesacherpage 57
PhotoJim Painterpage 58
PoemSheila Marie Foorpage 59
In my windowBarbara S. Meyerpage 59
Section 4., Draft 3bobbdoddpage 60
PhotoJim Painterpage 61
PoemJann Briesacherpage 61
PhotoGary Deanpage 62
I amWilliam E. Uteschpage 62
To a tank-car in IllinoisJames Jonespage 63
PoemJane Ann Beerspage 63
PoemsJann Briesacherpage 63
Editor\u27s Pagepage 64https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1031/thumbnail.jp
Incidence of Isolated Biliary Atresia during the COVID Lockdown in Europe: Results from a Collaborative Project by RARE-Liver
Background: Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare cholangiopathy where one of the proposed aetiological mechanisms is an infectious viral trigger. Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID) lockdown restrictions were implemented to reduce the transmission of infections. Strictness of lockdown varied across European countries. This study aimed to investigate if there was an association between strictness of lockdown and change in isolated BA (IBA) incidence in Europe. Methods: We approached European centres involved in the European Reference Network RARE-LIVER. We included IBA patients born between 2015 and June 2020. We calculated the number of IBA patients born per centre per month. The Stringency Index (SI) was used as lockdown strictness indicator. The association between percentage change of mean number of IBA patients born per month and the SI was assessed. Results: We included 412 IBA patients from thirteen different centres. The median number of patients per month did not change: 6 (1–15) pre-lockdown and 7 (6–9) during lockdown (p = 0.34). There was an inverse association between SI and percentage change in IBA (B = -0.73, p = 0.03). Median age at Kasai portoenterostomy (days) did not differ between time periods (51 (9–179) vs. 53 (19–126), p = 0.73). Conclusion: In this European study, a stricter COVID-lockdown was seemingly accompanied by a simultaneous larger decrease in the number of IBA patients born per month in the lockdown. Results should be interpreted with caution due to the assumptions and limitations of the analysis
Characteristics and properties of nano-LiCoO2 synthesized by pre-organized single source precursors: Li-ion diffusivity, electrochemistry and biological assessment
Background: LiCoO2 is one of the most used cathode materials in Li-ion batteries. Its conventional synthesis requires high temperature (>800 degrees C) and long heating time (>24 h) to obtain the micronscale rhombohedral layered high-temperature phase of LiCoO2 ( HT-LCO). Nanoscale HT-LCO is of interest to improve the battery performance as the lithium (Li+) ion pathway is expected to be shorter in nanoparticles as compared to micron sized ones. Since batteries typically get recycled, the exposure to nanoparticles during this process needs to be evaluated. Results: Several new single source precursors containing lithium (Li+) and cobalt (Co2+) ions, based on alkoxides and aryloxides have been structurally characterized and were thermally transformed into nanoscale HT-LCO at 450 degrees C within few hours. The size of the nanoparticles depends on the precursor, determining the electrochemical performance. The Li-ion diffusion coefficients of our - LiCoO2 nanoparticles improved at least by a factor of 10 compared to commercial one, while showing good reversibility upon charging and discharging. The hazard of occupational exposure to nanoparticles during battery recycling was investigated with an in vitro multicellular lung model. Conclusions: Our heterobimetallic single source precursors allow to dramatically reduce the production temperature and time for HT-LCO. The obtained nanoparticles of LiCoO2 have faster kinetics for Li+ insertion/extraction compared to microparticles. Overall, nano-sized - LiCoO2 particles indicate a lower cytotoxic and (pro-)inflammogenic potential in vitro compared to their micron-sized counterparts. However, nanoparticles aggregate in air and behave partially like microparticles
Trophic Ecology of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) Larvae from the Gulf of Mexico and NW Mediterranean Spawning Grounds: A Comparative Stable Isotope Study
The present study uses stable isotopes of nitrogen and carbon (δ15Nandδ13C) as trophic indicators for Atlantic bluefin tuna larvae (BFT) (6–10mm standard length) in the highly contrasting environmental conditions of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) and the Balearic Sea (MED). These regions are differentiated by their temperature regime and relative productivity, with the GOM being significantly warmer and more productive. MED BFT larvae showed the highest δ15N signatures, implying an elevated trophic position above the underlyingmicrozooplankton baseline. Ontogenetic dietary shifts were observed in the BFT larvae from the GOM and MED which indicates early life trophodynamics differences between these spawning habitats. Significant trophic differences between the GOM and MED larvae were observed in relation to δ15N signatures in favour of the MED larvae, which may have important implications in their growth during their early life stages. These low δ15N levels in the zooplankton from the GOM may be an indication of a shifting isotopic baseline in pelagic food webs due to diatrophic inputs by cyanobacteria. Lack of enrichment for δ15N in BFT larvae compared to zooplankton implies an alternative grazing pathway from the traditional food chain of phytoplankton— zooplankton—larval fish. Results provide insight for a comparative characterization of the trophic pathways variability of the two main spawning grounds for BFT larvaeVersión del editor4,411
322. Evaluation of the BioFire® Bone and Joint Infection (BJI) Panel for the Detection of Microorganisms and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Synovial Fluid Specimens
Background
Bone and Joint Infections (BJIs) present with non-specific symptoms that may include pain, swelling, and fever and are associated with high morbidity and significant risk of mortality. BJIs can be caused by a variety of bacteria and fungi, including anaerobes and microorganisms that can be challenging to culture or identify by traditional microbiological methods. Clinicians primarily rely on culture to identify the pathogen(s) responsible for infection. The BioFire® Bone and Joint Infection (BJI) Panel (BioFire Diagnostics, Salt Lake City, UT) is designed to detect 15 gram-positive bacteria (including seven anaerobes), 14 gram-negative bacteria (including one anaerobe), two yeast, and eight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes from synovial fluid specimens in about an hour. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of an Investigational Use Only (IUO) version of the BioFire BJI Panel compared to various reference methods.
Methods
Remnant synovial fluid specimens, which were collected for routine clinical care at 13 study sites in the US and Europe, underwent testing using an IUO version of the BioFire BJI Panel. Performance of this test was determined by comparison to Standard of Care (SoC) consisting of bacterial culture performed at each study site according to their routine procedures.
Results
A total of 1544 synovial fluid specimens were collected and tested with the BioFire BJI Panel. The majority of specimens were from knee joints (77.9%) and arthrocentesis (79.4%) was the most common collection method. Compared to SoC culture, overall sensitivity was 90.2% and specificity was 99.8%. The BioFire BJI Panel yielded a total of 268 Detected results, whereas SoC yielded a total of 215 positive results for on-panel analytes.
Conclusion
The BioFire BJI Panel is a sensitive, specific, and robust test for rapid detection of a wide range of analytes in synovial fluid specimens. The number of microorganisms and resistance genes included in the BioFire BJI Panel, together with a reduced time-to-result and increased diagnostic yield compared to culture, is expected to aid in the timely diagnosis and appropriate management of BJIs
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