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SPECTACLES vu et entendu God Save the King La Monnaie de Bruxelles démontre avec éclat la valeur du trop rare Henry VIII de Saint-Saëns, avatar tardif du grand opéra dont [...]

The article reports that Infrasonic Sound Recording Co. in East Los Angeles, California has been relocated to a new facility in late July after building out a suite of mastering rooms on the upper floor of a building, which shares with retailer Vintage King LA (VK-LA).

Many parasites manipulate host behaviour to enhance their transmission. Baculoviruses induce enhanced locomotory activity (ELA) combined with subsequent climbing behaviour in lepidopteran larvae, which facilitates viral dispersal. However, the mechanisms underlying host manipulation system are largely unknown. Previously, larval locomotion during ELA was summarized as the distance travelled for a few minutes at several time points, which are unlikely to characterize ELA precisely, as ELA typically persists for several hours. In this study, we modified a recently developed method using time-lapse recording to characterize locomotion of Bombyx mori larvae infected with B. mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) for 24 h at 3 s resolution. Our data showed that the locomotion of the mock-infected larvae was restricted to a small area, whereas the BmNPV-infected larvae exhibited a large locomotory area. These results indicate that BmNPV dysregulates the locomotory pattern of host larvae. Furthermore, both the mock- and BmNPV-infected larvae showed periodic cycles of movement and stationary behaviour with a similar frequency, suggesting the physiological mechanisms that induce locomotion are unaffected by BmNPV infection. In contrast, the BmNPV-infected larvae exhibited fast and long-lasting locomotion compared with mock-infected larvae, which indicates that locomotory speed and duration are manipulated by BmNPV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on public relations specialist Michael Sitrick who uses the Internet to help his clients battle public opinion. Example of his advice to Metabolife International on dealing with an interview; A listing of some of his clients; Sitrick's technique in helping targets of negative media stories; How bouts with the media have intensified toward the end of the 1990s. INSETS: The Flack for When You're Under Attack;Best Defense = Great Offense.

The article reviews a concert "Teeth, Gums, Machines, Future, Company" by installation and performance artist Lili Reynaud-Dewar.

The article discusses the role of physical therapists (PT) in leading efforts to keep patients with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) optimally mobile and healthy for as long as possible. Topics covered include the effectiveness of intervention by PTs at all disease stages, the effects of progressive aerobic training and intensive physical therapy on patients, and evidence showing that function can improve even if the death of nerves continues.

The article evaluates several footwear including Merrell AllOut Terra Trail from Merrell, Scarpa Charmoz Pro GTX from Scarpa and Ultra Fastpack II Mid GTX from North Face Inc.

Discusses the author's experiences of growing up in the Los Angeles area (western end of the San Fernando Valley) during the 1960s and how the Watts Riot of 1965 compares to the most recent racial riots which took place in Los Angeles. Four LA policemen acquitted of beating Rodney King; LA Mayor Tom Bradley, a city councilman in 1960s; Despair and violence of the inner city; The Rodney King videotape; Armed National Guardsmen in full battle gear; More.