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The collected algorithms of the ACM (CALGO) is now the longest running journal‐published series of algorithms. After placing CALGO in the context of other journal algorithm series, we discuss the factors that we believe have made CALGO the well respected means of publishing mathematical software that it is today. We report on how moving with the times and technology has ensured the survival of CALGO, and we look briefly at how we may continue this in the near future. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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The author presents several music lessons including need of selection of melodic composition, elementary points made about musical instrument being played, and short pieces to played.

Provides information on a proposal by the Scottish government to introduce civil partnership registration for same-sex couples in Scotland, as of October 1, 2003. Objective of the Scottish government's initiative to consult the public regarding the issue; Principles of the civil partnership registration; Qualification for civil partnership registration; Response of the Equality Network to the civil partnership consultation paper.

Reviews the motion picture 'Scratch,' directed by Doug Pray.

The article offers the author's insights on the vote of the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) for the stage one of the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill in Scotland. He says that the bill will introduce same-sex marriage and the removal of requirement for transgender people to divorce before a gender recognition. He adds that the voting on equal marriage is a free vote, in which political parties allow their MSPs to decide on how to vote than imposing a party line.

Focuses on articles or letters of a humorous nature appearing in other magazines in Great Britain that were sent in by readers. Comments made by Liz Beattie, the Suffolk secretary and field officer of the Professional Association of Teachers, regarding the issue of failure; Case of a letter sent to the post office without a proper mailing address.

Focuses on the debate over the British government's legislation to establish civil partnerships for same-sex couples. Approval of the government to remove discrimination in pension rights for same-sex couples; Overview of the stipulations under the Civil Partnership Bill; Political parties that support the bill.

Presents news briefs on gay issues in Scotland as of April 2004. Topics discussed in a consultation paper published by the Scottish Executive; Status of the Gender Recognition Bill; Information on the Scottish Borders GLBT Barbecue picnic in Galashiels in July.

Focuses on the expected publication of a consultation paper on civil partnership for same-sex couples in England and Wales by the British government. Reason behind the exclusion of Scotland from the consultation paper; Information on other legislative bills in the British and Scottish Parliaments; Actions needed for the enforcement of gay rights in Scotland.

Provides information on the policies of various political parties in Scotland on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. Conservative Party; Green Party; Liberal Democrats Party.

Addresses the lack of support by the Scottish Executive for the LGBT Community Liaison Forum for lesbians and gays. Members of the Forum; Request of Outright Scotland for the improvement of the prosecution of homophobic and transphobic hate crime; Information on the Criminal Justice Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Presents a list of new words based on famous people's names in Great Britain for the year 1994. Thatcherite; Damienhirst; Cook; Gummerism.

This article focuses on the latest mechanical methods for cell disruption. It mentions that the efficient disruption of cell and tissue is key in getting desirable results for the isolation and analysis of intracellular proteins and nucleic acids. It presents a table listing 19 methods used in disrupting microorganisms and plant and animal tissues. These methods include freeze-pressing, ultrasonication, and chaotropic agents. A discussion on protein and nucleic acid recovery is included.