Hakim & other: 2008

Tuesday, 9 September 2008

How STDs Increase The Risk Of Becoming Infected With HIV

�Individuals world Health Organization have a sexually hereditary disease (e.g., venereal herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia) and women with yeast and bacterial vaginal infections get an increased risk of becoming septic with HIV if uncovered to the virus through sexual contact lens. Although several explanations deliver been proposed, exactly how and why STDs accept this effect has non been unclutter. Now, Teunis B.H. Geijtenbeek and colleagues, at VU University Medical Center, The Netherlands, have described a way in which STDs can increase acquisition of HIV-1 infection in an ex vivo human cutis explant model that they hope power be amenable to curative modulation to prevent HIV transmission.

In the ex vivo human skin explant model, although immature immune cells known as Langerhans cells (LCs) captured HIV, they did non efficiently air the virus to T cells, something that is essential for the innovation of full disease. By contrast, effective virus transmitting was ascertained if LCs were activated by inflammatory stimuli. As the infectious agents that cause the STDs thrush and gonorrhea triggered the same inflammatory stimuli in vaginal and skin explants, the authors suggest that in the presence of an STD-causing infectious agent, LCs power become activated, thereby increasing an individual's risk of becoming infected with HIV. Further, these data paint a picture that antiinflammatory therapies mightiness provide a way to prevent HIV transmission.

TITLE: TNF-alpha and TLR agonists increase susceptibility to HIV-1 transmittance by human Langerhans cells ex vivo

AUTHOR CONTACT:

Teunis B.H. Geijtenbeek

VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Source: Karen Honey

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Sunday, 10 August 2008

Cutting those Apron Strings

Apron Strings is the debut feature film of Sima Urale and looks at the changing face of South Auckland through the eyes of two selfsame different families.

The movie was made for $2 million and filmed on location in Auckland in October and November last year.

Producer Rachel Gardner describes the film as "a little kiwi motion-picture show made for not very much money by a bunch of women."

The original concept for the plastic film was conceived by writers Shuchi Kothari and Dianne Taylor over a bowl of noodles in London, and nutrient remains a recurring melodic theme throughout the film.

"Food is a metaphor for mothering and suffocating. All of the women in the film parent their loved ones through food, in very different ways - the bar house, the curry house and the television chef."

The low budget nature of the production meant that from the very beginning the filmmakers were forced to probe how every single cent could be best spent.

"Sima (Urale) and I went through every scene talking about where we could compromise, location changes or where we could fit a scenery into that day, keeping actors out of whatsoever or putt them in, just never-ending changes with the docket to try to have it fit."

Gardner said that making a low budget film is always departure to be a challenge.

"With low budget films there's more of a chance they'll make less money. If you've got bigger budget films you feature bigger stars and audiences are attracted to them."

There might be no �big names' just Apron Strings has attracted a gifted cast with plenty of international experience.

Actress Laila Rouass who plays the television receiver chef has previously appeared in the UK series Footballers Wives and Hollyoaks and Actor Scott Wills has appeared in the features Stickmen and Perfect Creature.

"Sima got such with child performances out of everyone. The throw up loved her! They adore her!" Gardner said.

She credits the "astonishing synergy and communication" of the cast and crew with the success of the externalize, saying "in that respect was such great intuitive feeling on the shoot from everyone".

The photographic film opened the 48th International Film festival in Auckland, something Gardner says was a capital payoff for everyone involved.

"We purposely didn't have a cast and crew masking so that everyone would come to the one at the film fete and everyone did. So the gang had the opportunity to celebrate what they did."

A charity viewing of the film volition take shoes on Monday, before the film opens to general audiences on Thursday, with proceeds departure to the widow of Navtej Singh - the shopkeeper lately killed in an armed robbery in South Auckland.

"The positive multiculturalism in Apron Strings was a good opportunity to have a charity screening in South Auckland for the�people to recognise the positives in that community."

Gardner hopes the film will repeat the recent winner of Second Hand Wedding.

"It's about how the audience responds to it and you can't second suppose them, everything is subjective and some people will love it and some won't. It's great to evoke unassailable emotion either way."

* Apron Strings opens on August 14 across New Zealand.

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Wednesday, 2 July 2008

Patty Ryan

Artist: Patty Ryan

   Genre(s):
Dance

Discography:

You're My Love, You're My Life '98 CD5

Year: 1998
Tracks: 4

Love Is The Name Of The Game

Year: 1987
Tracks: 10

Sunday, 15 June 2008

Kiani, Majid

Artist: Kiani, Majid

   Genre(s):
Other

Discography:

Haft Dastgahe CD3

Year: 1992
Tracks: 3

Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Yale University honours Macca with Dr degree

Washington (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Yale University. As he walked on stage to accept the degree at the university's graduation ceremony, the band gave a fitting reception, playing 'Hey Jude'. Yale President Richard Levinhe hailed Macca for awakening a generation with his fresh take on "rock, roll, rhythm and blues" and for his charity works. "Here, there and everywhere, you have pushed the boundaries of the familiar to create new classics. We admire your musical genius and your generous support of worthy causes," E! Online quoted him, as saying. This is the second honour that the musician has received. He was knighted by the Queen of England in 1996, and took on the title of Sir Paul.

Gallows Pole

Artist: Gallows Pole

   Genre(s):
Other

Discography:

Exorcism

Year: 2001
Tracks: 10

Kodo

Artist: Kodo

   Genre(s):
Ethnic
   Folk
   New Age
   Soundtrack
   Other

Discography:

Mondo Head

Year: 2002
Tracks: 11

Live at the Acropolis Athens Greece

Year: 2000
Tracks: 7

Sai So

Year: 1999
Tracks: 10

Ibuki

Year: 1997
Tracks: 10

Irodori

Year: 1996
Tracks: 6

The Hunted - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Year: 1995
Tracks: 15

Live At Acropolis

Year: 1995
Tracks: 7

Best Of KODO

Year: 1993
Tracks: 8

Best Of

Year: 1993
Tracks: 8

Blessing Of The Earth

Year: 1989
Tracks: 7

Ubu-Suna

Year: 1988
Tracks: 7

Tsutsumi

Year:
Tracks: 7

Traditional Japanese Music

Year:
Tracks: 40

Blessing the Earth.

Year:
Tracks: 1

Kodo is a Japanese grouping that has become an international phenomenon, based on the island of Sado, that has taken the universe by storm with their new stylings on semi-traditional taiko drumming. Founded in 1981, the group's key out has three-fold signification; according to the group, it translates both to "twinkling -- the primal source of all rhythm," and "children of the drum, a manifestation of Kodo's desire to play their drums only, with the heart of a child." The grouping spends one-third of an average year touring in Japan, third touring the rest of the creation, and one-third in rigorous workouts in their hamlet on Sado. They have toured in all continents demur Antarctica in their attempts to facing pages universe pacification via the messenger of music. Among their projects, aside from straightforward taiko performances, are a collaboration with raw eld synthesiser genius Isao Tomita for Nasca Fantasy, instructing the Ã¼ber-eclectic Cirque du Soleil in taiko for their have performances, the soundtrack for The Hunted, and a yearly "Earth Celebration" festival on Sado for percussionists from around the universe to pay heed. They ar ambassadors of peace through music and the current summit bearers of the living art form of taiko drumming.

Foxboro Hot Tubs - Stop Drop and Roll!!!

Rating: * * * * It could be seen as the new album by Green Day. However, official word has it that Foxboro Hot Tubs is a "secret side project". Well the secret is well and truly out. This band is made up of the American punk band's...

Six Parts Seven

Artist: Six Parts Seven

   Genre(s):
Rock
   Indie

Discography:

Casually Smashed to Pieces

Year: 2007
Tracks: 8

Everywhere, and Right Now

Year: 2004
Tracks: 8

The Six Parts Seven was founded by brothers Allen (guitar) and Jay Karpinski (drums) in 1995. Based in Kent, OH, the band's indie sway appeal stems from the influences of Brian Eno and John Fahey. They issued Quiet Magnifies Sound in 2000 with Tim Gerak (guitars, samples), Brad Visker (basso). Two years by and by, the Six Parts Seven expanded into a sestet, adding Matt Haas (lap brand, high-lonesome guitar), and Steven Clements (grand piano). Things Shaped in Passing followed on Suicide Squeeze that March. They toured in support of the album for the succeeding deuce age. During that meter, The Six Parts Seven issued a split EP with with The Black Keys while as well piece of writing and recording a third record album. Lost Notes From Forgotten Songs appeared in fall 2003.

Black Sabbath - Rock Station Saved By Music Legends

LATEST: BLACK SABBATH guitarist TONY IOMMI and JETHRO TULL frontman IAN ANDERSON have helped to save British radio station Planet Rock from closure.

The digital station faced being shut down last month (May08) unless parent company Gcap media found a suitable buyer.

Queen guitarist Brian May had expressed interest in purchasing the beleaguered station, but it was the group of music legends headed by Iommi and Anderson who were successful in the takeover bid.

The group, also including Irish session guitarist Gary Moore, joined rock fan Malcolm Bluemel in coming forward to save the station.

And Anderson insists they will be able to revive Planet Rock.

He says, "Onwards and upwards - from the threat of extinction to a fantastic future, with a little help from its friends.

"I am personally delighted that the show goes on, as it must, since our heritage of great British rock music is too important to see slip away from national radio."

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Cornelio Reyna

Artist: Cornelio Reyna

   Genre(s):
Latin

Discography:

Coleccion De Oro Cd 3

Year: 2001
Tracks: 10

Coleccion De Oro Cd 2

Year: 2001
Tracks: 10

Coleccion De Oro Cd 1

Year:
Tracks: 10

29 Exitos Inolvidables

Year:
Tracks: 29

15 Exitazos con Mariachi

Year:
Tracks: 15

Mexican isaac M. Singer and actor Cornelio Reyna (born Cornelio Reyna Cisneros) worked as a bricklayer in front turning into traditional music, principally influenced by local star topology JosÃ© Alfredo JimÃ©nez. At the old age of 16, he started playing bajo sexto, a popular bass guitar that superficially resembles a 12-string guitar. In 1960, the promising musician met RamÃ³n Ayala and distinct to team up with him to gather a norteÃ±o act called Los Relampagos del Norte. After more than a tenner acting unitedly, RamÃ³n Ayala distinct to sort his have getup, Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte, spell Cornelio Reyna started pursuing his playing career.

T.I. Signs Three Movie Deal & MTV Documentary Series

T.I. has signed a new deal to film three movies, says the rapper.

The Atlanta star, who is currently serving community service, told MTV: "I have a few films that I am in the process of working on, as a producer as well as an actor. Some with Screen Gems, some with New Line, as well as a documentary in the form of a television series with MTV."

"I'm just looking forward to continuing my success in the film industry," T.I. continued. "I want to do all kinds of movies. I want to do romantic comedies, action movies, dramas � tons of different things."

So far, just one movie has been named as 'Bone Deep', that will apparently see co-star roles from Matt Dillon and Idris Elba. T.I. described the film as a "young, Hip Hop 'Heat'".

'Bone Deep' is to be directed by John Luessenhop and was written by Gabriel Casseus, Avery Duff and Peter Allen.

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