It's hard to believe it's already been 13 years since that fateful day that forever changed so many of us—September 11th. Each year when this date comes around, we reflect on those whose lives were tragically cut short that day, honoring the resilience and unity that emerged across cities and communities in its aftermath. I vividly recall this same day, eight years ago, when I was sitting in a hospital room, cradling my newborn baby in my arms—a moment that marked the beginning of my own journey into motherhood. It was a deeply emotional time, filled with gratitude for being able to raise my child in a nation where countless individuals have willingly put themselves in harm's way to protect others' freedoms. That sense of pride and appreciation has only grown stronger over the years. Of course, this anniversary remains bittersweet. While it serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by so many, it also inspires us to celebrate the enduring spirit of our country and the countless heroes who continue to stand tall in defense of justice and liberty. This is a day not just for remembrance but also for reflection—on the value of human connection, the fleeting nature of time, and the importance of expressing gratitude to those we cherish most. How do you choose to honor this day personally? I invite you to join me in taking a moment to acknowledge the families who were irrevocably impacted by the events of September 11th. Let’s pause to honor those who gave everything for the sake of others, and let’s also seize the opportunity to let someone close to us know just how much they mean to us. After all, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is how precious life and love truly are. Make sure to savor every single moment you’re fortunate enough to experience. Feel free to share your thoughts or stories about this day in the comments below! Whether you're reminiscing about where you were or how you plan to spread kindness today, I’d love to hear from you. Together, let’s keep fostering positivity and compassion in memory of those we’ve lost and in celebration of the bonds we still share. xoxo On this particular anniversary, I’m reminded of something my grandmother once told me: “Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.†For me, those unforgettable moments often involve family, friends, and shared experiences—whether it’s laughing until tears stream down our faces or simply sitting quietly side by side, knowing that we’re exactly where we need to be. So today, I encourage you to seek out those little slices of magic in your own life, however small they may seem. They might just turn out to be the most meaningful part of your day. Pediococcus Pentosaceus Biodep Biotechnology Co. ,Ltd. , https://www.biodep.com
Remembering 9/11
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Pediococcus pentosaceus are Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, non-motile and non-spore-forming, members of the industrially important lactic acid bacteria. Like other lactic acid bacteria, P. pentosaceus are acid tolerant, cannot synthesize porphyrins, and possess a strictly fermentative metabolism with lactic acid as the major metabolic end product (Axelsson, 1998; Garvie, 1986). Phylogenetically Pediococcus and Lactobacillus form a super-cluster that can be divided in to two sub-clusters, all species of Pediococcus fall within the Lactobacillus Casei – Pediococcus sub-cluster. Morphologically, pediococci (cocci; 0.6-1.0 mm in diameter) and lactobacilli (rods) are distinct. The formation of tetrads via cell division in two perpendicular directions in a single plane is a distinctive characteristic of pediococci. Pediococcus can be described as “the only acidophilic, homofermentative, lactic acid bacteria that divide alternatively in two perpendicular directions to form tetrads” (Simpson and Taguchi, 1995). Lactic acid is produced from hexose sugars via the Embden-Meyerhof pathway and from pentoses by the 6-phosphogluconate/phosphoketolase pathway (Axelsson, 1998). P. pentosaceus grow at 40 but not 50oC, between pH 4.5 an 8.0, in 9-10% NaCl, hydrolyzes arginine, can utilize maltose and some strains produce a “pseudo-catalase”.