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One of the most important properties of a binary relation. A relation $R$ on a set $A$ is called transitive if, for any $a,b,c\in A$, the conditions $aRb$ and $bRc$ imply $aRc$. Equivalence relations and orderings are examples of transitive relations.
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NFL teams like to experiment with moving players to different positions. The Buffalo Bills are no exception. Years ago, Buffalo moved a tight end named Jason Peters to offensive tackle and the move paid off. Peters has been named to the Pro Bowl and has been a first or second team All-Pro six times in his career.
Unfortunately, for every success story there's probably a dozen or more failed transitions. Buffalo can officially put T.J. Barnes' short tenure at offensive tackle into the failure category. On Wednesday, Rex Ryan told the media that Barnes' experiment at offensive tackle is now over.
“Did not go great,” said Ryan. “Man that looked great on paper though. T.J. said, ‘Please Rex bring me back to defense.’ I’m like, ‘Okay you’ve got it.’ But I love the fact that he was willing to try and it wasn’t just a one day deal. He went out there and was trying for a few weeks, but in the end he did not feel comfortable. As he put it, he was tired of getting his butt kicked. To his credit he was out there battling. He was trying to get better and so we put him back to defense.”
After 'getting his butt kicked' on offense, Barnes will have to kick some butt on defense to win a spot on Buffalo's 53-man roster. | [
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Edmund Optics to Offer Schneider Lenses
Edmund Optics Inc. of Barrington, N.J., will offer seven lines of lenses manufactured by Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH of Bad Kreuznach, Germany. The lenses will be available in the former company’s catalog and on its Web site and will include CCD, F0.95 fixed focal length and bilateral telecentric types.
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Winter has arrived in Helsinki but the product development of our rowing performance systems continues and the field testing is eager to test and provide timely feedback of all new releases.
However, snow and ice arrived very early this year and the eager Quiske field testing team and their rowing boat hit ice when out testing already in early November:
Luckily the "Tiira" (=means Tern, a type of bird) suffered no damages and the rowing through snowfall could continue...
Our sensors are immune to cold and snow and we saw the first ever real time performance curves showing the angular velocity of our oars both during drive and recovery. Also we were happy with the real time blade flight paths that show the shape of the oar motion throughout the whole stroke.
The snow and ice have melted for the time being but it will be months and months before properly rowing in Helsinki again... In the mean time our team is preparing for the aptly named Slush startup event and we're even pitching on stage at the sports dedicated Slush side-event Smash! Looking forward to sharing some details about what we've been working on recently! :-) | [
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|Upstream (metres AOD)
|The level of the river upstream of the hydro plant. AOD means ‘above ordnance datum’. The ordnance datum is a fixed reference level from which vertical heights on maps are measured. (AOD has replaced sea level as the standard reference.)
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|The level of the river downstream of the hydro plant.
|This is the difference between the upstream and downstream water levels, which is the distance the water falls going over the weir. The head needs to be high enough for the water falling through the turbines to have sufficient force to turn them and thus drive the electrical generators.
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|This is the difference between the upstream level of the river and the present set level. This needs to be zero or above for the hydro plant to be allowed to operate.
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|We are allowed to operate the hydro plant only when the water upstream is above a threshold agreed by the Environment Agency. This is called the ‘set level’. If the upstream level gets close to the set level then power generation is reduced. If the upstream level falls below the set level, the hydro plant must stop operating. Only the set level at present is shown on the graph. Past changes to the set level are not shown.
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CNSC renews Ontario Power Generation’s Nuclear Power Reactor Operating Licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
Following a two-part public hearing held on April 4, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario and from June 25 to 29, 2018 in Pickering, Ontario, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) today announced its decision to renew Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s (OPG) Nuclear Power Reactor Operating Licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS) located in Pickering, Ontario. The licence will be valid from September 1, 2018 until August 31, 2028. The Commission also authorizes OPG to operate PNGS Units 5 to 8 up to a maximum of 295,000 equivalent full power hours.
The Commission states that its decision in this matter is based on OPG’s stated intent to cease commercial operations at the PNGS on December 31, 2024; this would be followed by post-shutdown activities and a stabilization stage until 2028. The commercial operation of any PNGS reactor unit beyond 2024 would require authorization from the Commission.
In making its decision, the Commission considered submissions from OPG and from 155 intervenors, as well as CNSC staff’s recommendations.
OPG will present a comprehensive mid-term update on its licensed activities at the PNGS by 2023. This mid-term update will take place during a public Commission meeting in the vicinity of the community that hosts the PNGS at which Indigenous groups, members of the public and stakeholders will have the opportunity to intervene.
The Summary Record of Decision is available in both official languages on the CNSC website at nuclearsafety.gc.ca or by contacting the CNSC Secretariat. A detailed Record of Decision will be published on the CNSC website at a later date. Hearing transcripts can be obtained on the CNSC website or by contacting the CNSC. The hearing webcast is available on the same site for 90 days.
The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment; to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy; and to disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.
The CNSC requires nuclear power plants to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise every three years to test emergency response plans, decision-making functions, response capabilities and interoperability.
The CNSC has implemented its Independent Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP) to verify that the public and the environment around licensed nuclear facilities are protected.
As part of the licensing conditions set out by the CNSC, a periodic safety review is conducted every 10 years at all Canadian nuclear power plants.
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|Books - Middle Ages
The Composite Bow, Mike Loades. A splendid examination of this complex but elegant weapon, looking at its construction, the skills needed to use it effectively, the types of bows, arrows and supporting equipment in use, the different national traditions and the military use of the bow by both mounted and foot soldiers. An impressive book that packs a great deal of information into its 80 pages, and greatly benefits from its author's own experience as an archer (Read Full Review)
War Bows, Mike Loades. Looks at the longbow, crossbow, composite bow and Japanese Yumi, largely based on previously published Osprey books, but updated for this combined edition. Brings together four fascinating topics to provide a useful overview of the many types of war bow that were used from western Europe to Japan, and the varied types of archery that developed around them. Useful to have all four together in a single volume, allowing a more direct comparison between the different types(Read Full Review)
Offa and the Mercian Wars - the Rise & Fall of the First Great English Kingdom, Chris Peers. Looks at the rise and fall of Mercia, the dominant English power of the Eighth Century, first emerging under the pagan Penda, before reaching its greatest power under Offa, one of the greatest of the Anglo-Saxon kings. Does a good job of dealing with the more obscure corners of Mercian history, and tells the interesting story of a kingdom that might have formed the nucleus of a united England (Read Full Review)
Fixer & Fighter - The Life of Hubert de Burgh, Earl of Kent, 1170-1243, Brian Harwood. Follows the turbulent career of one of the key figures during the reign of King John and Henry III, and one of the victors in the war that established the infant Henry on the throne after the death of his father. A self made man, Hubert suffered several periods of out favour, and even had to go on the run for a period late in his career, despite his constant support for John and Henry Read Full Review
The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England, Hilda Ellis Davidson. One of the first serious studies of the Anglo-Saxon sword, comparing the literary and archaeological records, examining the physical nature of the swords and their accessories in some detail, and including an early example of experimental archaeology, a successful attempt to recreate the pattern welded swords of the period, a lost technique until then. Does a really good job of linking the surviving swords to their literary cousins, suggesting that the language used to describe swords was accurate [read full review]
Warfare in Tenth-Century Germany, David S. Bachrach. A look at warfare under Henry I and Otto I, two of the most successful of the medieval Kings of Germany, and argues convincingly that warfare during their reign was both more professional and carried out on a larger scale than many historians are willing to admit. Makes an excellent use of a wide range of sources to paint a picture of a sophisticated kingdom, capable of maintaining large armies, and carrying out operations across much of central and southern Europe, including a series of expeditions across the Alps. [read full review]
The Vikings and their Enemies: Warfare in Northern Europe 750-1100, Philip Line. Looks at who the Vikings were, how and why their fought and how they compared to their neighbours and victims. Does a good job of dealing with the limited sources, which were either written by the Viking's victims, or produced in Scandinavia centuries after the events they portray. Makes good use of contemporary accounts of warfare elsewhere in Europe, and the limited reliable sources for the Vikings, to produce a detailed picture of their military world [read full review]
The Vikings, R Chartrand, K Durham, M Harrison & I Heath. A nicely organised overview of the Vikings, looking at Viking society, the Hersirs (medium ranked men who played a key part in early raids), the Vikings in battle and finally Viking ships. More than an introduction to the topic, there are some excellent sections, in particular on the various types of ships used by the Vikings and on their voyages to North America [read full review]
The Norman Campaigns in the Balkans 1081-1108, Georgios Theotokis. Having established themselves in the south of Italy and on Sicily, the Normans then turned east and began a series of attacks on the Byzantine Empire. This book traces their land campaigns in the Balkans, where they came up against Alexius I Comnenus. Over several campaigns both sides showed an impressive ability to adapt to circumstances and their opponents. [read full review]
Swords of the Viking Age, Ian Peirce. Combines a catalogue of key surviving Viking blades with an explanation of the types of blade and hilt and the methods used to construct them. A valuable reference work on the Viking Sword, with enough supporting information | [
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Tourism which was considered as the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir has been rapidly declined due to political instability and armed conflicts in the state. Since the 1990s, most resources are used to manage law and order problems in Jammu and Kashmir. The Government paid insufficient attention to the tourism sector. Activities related to political instability highly affected the economy of the state, increase of violence dramatically decrease tourism. In this study we identify the impact of political instability on tourism and why it affected footfall for this purpose, we have taken data of two important variables tourists to count and a number of causalities from the year 1990 to 2012. We identify the impact of political instability due to armed conflict on tourism, and a very significant negative correlation is found between these two variables. The study discusses the marketing impact of political instability on tourism in the context of Jammu and Kashmir. The tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir has a significant impact on the economic development of the state. People of Kashmir face severe problems due to the decline in tourism which ultimately increases the unemployment ratio of the state. The study highlights the effects of political instability on the tourism sector; research is based on secondary data. Results of the study show that Peace in the destination region determines the flow of travelers; people usually avoid places that have a negative image in terms of political and social issues. Tourism sector highly depends on the political situation; political stability is an essential need of the tourism industry.
Publication Date : October 30, 2019
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Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. formally announces the addition of an Anti-Skid Braking System (ABS) as a new option for the Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet, the world’s first and most efficient Very Light Jet.
The new Anti-Skid Braking System is available as an option on the new production Eclipse 550 jets and will be offered as a retrofit to the existing fleet. In-aircraft testing is complete with certification and availability expected within six months.
ABS allows for maximum braking energy and skid control without the need for a conventional hydraulic system, which is unique to the Eclipse Jet. “Testing of this system has exceeded our expectations, from normal touchdown speeds to a complete stop in less than 750 feet with aggressive braking”, states Cary Winter, SVP of Eclipse Aerospace Engineering.
This innovative and proven technology will add yet another level of safety to the Eclipse Jet’s robust set of safety features and stellar safety record. The new system will include two brake control valves installed in each wheel well, two axle mounted wheel speed sensors, a computer, and a software update to our Avio Processing Center software. The total installation weighs approximately 17 pounds. Eclipse Aerospace will also be offering a weight reduction package that will minimize the weight impact of the ABS installation. The Anti-Skid Braking System will be available as an option on all IFMS equipped aircraft.
“ABS and the previously announced Auto Throttles are just two of the many exciting new features and engineering enhancements Eclipse Aerospace will be releasing in the very near future.” stated Winter.
The fully certified ABS retrofit installation for the Eclipse Jet will be available in early 2013, with installation on new production Eclipse 550 Jets available at initial deliveries. Based on the performance experienced in testing, Eclipse will seek to adjust the Aircraft Flight Manual performance numbers as appropriate. | [
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In the part of Mid-City where Pico and Hauser boulevards intersect, outdoor gathering spaces aren’t exactly abundant—in fact, they’re almost non-existent. A community group, with help from a local architecture firm, came up with a solution: Make something cool out of the space you do have.
About a week ago, the Pico Great Street Collaborative and June Street Architecture unveiled “Coloring Book,” an interactive installation on a stretch of sidewalk along Hauser Boulevard, just south of Pico. A green path wends its way through a garden of graphic flowers with bold, black outlines—some are already colored in, but the empty ones are meant to be colored in with sidewalk chalk by local kids and passersby.
It’s part of a broader movement throughout L.A. to turn utilitarian paved areas into spaces where people can congregate. In March 2012, the city’s People St. initiative launched Sunset Triangle Plaza in Silver Lake, which turned a chunk of Griffith Park Boulevard just off Sunset into a hangout with tables and chairs. In 2016, People St.’s Motor Avenue Parklets debuted, turning parking spaces into mini seating areas and community gardens.
This stretch of Hauser where “Coloring Book” has popped up was also part of a recent project to make the Pico corridor more pedestrian friendly by creating bright purple extended curbs. The project focuses on five blocks of Pico, from Curson to Burnside.
The installation will be there for about a month until June Street Architects gets approval to initiate its next community project. According to a press release, the Pico Great Street Collaborative is hoping the project will breed more long-term installments in the neighborhood.
RELATED: A Guide to L.A.’s Tiniest Pocket Parks
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We install all types of aerobic wastewater treatment systems. We are the largest installer of aerobic systems for new homes in Collin County, Texas.
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VOLUME 54 | NUMBER 2 | APRIL 2019
Measuring the integration of primary care and behavioral health services
Objective: To perform a factor analysis of the Practice Integration Profile (PIP), a 30item practicelevel measure of primary care and behavioral health integration derived from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Lexicon for Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration.
Data Sources: The PIP was completed by 735 individuals, representing 357 practices across the United States.
Study Design: The study design was a crosssectional survey. An exploratory factor analysis and assessment of internal consistency reliability via Cronbach's alpha were performed.
Data Collection Methods: Participant responses were collected using REDCap, a secure, webbased data capture tool.
Principal Findings: Five of the PIP's six domains had factor loadings for most items related to each factor representing the PIP of 0.50 or greater. However, one factor had items from two PIP domains that had loadings >0.50. A fivefactor model with redistributed items resulted in improved factor loadings for all domains along with greater internal consistency reliability (>0.80).
Conclusions: Five of the PIP's six domains demonstrated excellent internal consistency for measures of health care resources. Although minor improvements to strengthen the PIP are possible, it is a valid and reliable measure of the integration of primary care and behavioral health.
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- Clinical Medication Sheet
From: Nurses - Clinical Medication Sheet: Haldol/Haloperidol
Blocks postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the brain
Contraindications Side Effects
CNS depression Rash
Coma Blurred vision
Parkinsonism Tardive dyskinesia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Severe extrapyramidal reactions
Advise patient to avoid alcohol while taking this drug.
Do not withdraw drug abruptly unless required by severe adverse reactions.
Drowsiness and dizziness usually subside after a few weeks.
Dry mouth may be relieved with hard candy or gum.
Warn patient to avoid activities that require alertness or psychomotor
coordination until CNS effects of the drug are known.
A PHYSICIAN'S GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF HD
HD patients, like others with injuries to the brain, are highly vulnerable
to side effects, cognitive side effects, of medications. The physician should
begin with low doses and advance medicines slowly.
Polypharmacy should be avoided where possible. Many of the drugs used in treating symptoms of HD, such as neuroleptics and antidepressants, will not have immediate efficacy and patients need to be told that they may feel worse before they feel better, because they will experience the side effects, before the beneficial effects have appeared.
Three classes of medication are commonly used to suppress chorea in
Huntington's disease: neuroleptics, such as haloperidol and fluphenazine;
benzodiazepines, such as clonazepam and diazepam; and dopamine depleting agents, such as reserpine and tetrabenazine. Each class has its advantages and disadvantages.
The suppression of movement, regarded as a side effect when neuroleptics are used to treat psychosis, is the desired effect when they are used to treat chorea. Therefore the most popular neuroleptic agents are the high potency drugs, which can also induce the most parkinsonism.
Haloperidol and fluphenazine are most commonly prescribed. They should be started at a low dose, 0.5 to l mg once or twice a day, and gradually increased to efficacy. Doses higher than 6-8mg per day have not generally been found helpful in treating chorea.
Patients starting neuroleptics should be warned about two unlikely, but
potentially serious adverse effects. The first is tardive dyskinesia, a syndrome of involuntary movements often first noted in the face and mouth, that develops in some patients taking neuroleptics. Tardive dyskinesia is of concern because the symptoms are usually permanent, and will likely be hard to recognize in someone with HD.
The other serious problem is neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare, but
life threatening reaction characterized by acute onset of delirium, rigidity, and fever, often accompanied by leukocytocis, and elevated CPK. Families should know about this so that the patient can be given prompt medical attention if it develops.
Among the older neuroleptics, high potency agents such as haloperidol
(Haldol) or fluphenazine (Prolixin) tend to be less sedating, but cause more parkinsonism.
Lower potency agents such as thioridazine (Mellaril) may aid with overactivity and sleeplessness, but tend to be constipating and can cause orthostasis
INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO HD PATIENTS
9/4/97 Dr. Dubinsky wrote: Haloperidol is a non-selective dopamine
receptor blocker and can be used safely with sertraline and lorazepam. Decisions about medications are best made between a clinician who is experienced in the treatment of HD and a well informed patient and their well informed family. While there are texts and scientific papers about the treatment of the symptoms of HD, they are not written on stone.
October 1997 a readers response:
"Contraindications- Comatose states and CNS depression due to alcohol or other depressant drugs; severe depressive states; previous spastic diseases; lesions of the basal ganglia; Parkinson's syndrome, except in the case of dyskinesias due to levodopa treatment; sensitivity to haloperidol; senile patients with pre-existing Parkinson-like symptoms."
http://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/Lesions of the basal ganglia are common in HD.
Contraindications indicate when NOT to prescribe that particular
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I'll start this review by saying that I have no business reviewing this book. This is an absolutely gorgeous and haunting collection of poetry by Ms. Valente that takes more time than I put into it to truly appreciate. Though I appreciated it enough at a surface level and was moved more than once while reading this collection of verse, I'll be the first to admit that much of it went over my head. It's a text that I would love to study with a group.
This collection reminded me of a cross between Anne Sexton's Transformations and Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber, but presented as only Catherynne Valente could present it..and by that I mean in a genius way. What Valente does with this collection of poetry is take some of the classic folktales that we know, the tale of Cinderella and her stepsisters, the tale of Baba Yaga, and puts her own spin on them. She looks at them from an angle we may have never looked at them before.
We always picture Baba Yaga as an old crone, but what was she like when she was young and how did she become what we know her to be? What other atrocities did Cinderella face that we're not familiar with. Aside from specific folk tales, she studies folklore in general with this collection as well, writing poems based on the classic diatribes of folk tales, yet she goes deeper and looks at the politics, the gender roles, the horror of our traditions.
I mentioned at the beginning of this review that this was a difficult collection for me and it was. But there were these moments of light that just awed me throughout the collection. Moments that were just there that I didn't need to go any deeper into. Pictures that Valente painted that I got lost in. I'll leave you with one of those passages from her poem, "The Seven Devils of Central California":
My wings are tangled in grapevine
pearwood and raw almonds,
green skin prickles my shoulder blades,
lime-flesh and rice-reeds,
soybean pods and oh,
the dead-leaved corn. I can hardly fly
But I burrow, and stamp,
and how the radishes go up in my path.
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Sacred Music From The Düben Collection
Abendmusiken Basel, Jörg Andreas Böttiche
Coviello Classics, COV 91733. 63’25
Abendmusiken Basel group takes its name from the monthly Abendmusik concerts in the Predigerkirche, Basel: in turn, based on the famous series of concerts in Lübeck’s Marienkirche, initiated by Franz Tunder in 1646 and continued under his successor Dieterich Buxtehude. These Lübeck concerts took place on the five Sundays preceding Christmas, but the present day Basel version is on the second Sunday of the month throughout the year. As in Lübeck, the music focusses on the 17th-century, as does this impressive CD, which draws on music from the Düben Collection, now part of the library of Uppsala University. It is one of the most important sources of 17th-century German music, not least because it contains the only known copies of many works by Buxtehude. Appropriately, this recording focusses on some of the many lesser-known composers of the time, with six of the eleven pieces being world premiere recordings.
The CD opens with a most impressive piece by a composer that has almost completely passed under the radar – Vincenzo Albrici’s In Convertendo. One of around 70 Albrici pieces in the Düben Collection, it was probably written while he was in Dresden. It is a grand affair with five soloists, chorus and a rich instrumental accompaniment. It opens with what I assume is an improvised organ introduction. It is followed by a Sinfonia a 4 con Cimbalo e Spinetta by Gustav Düben himself (1628-1690). He succeeded his father as organist of the German Church in Stockholm and also played in the Swedish Court orchestra. This colourful piece, like many other pieces of the recording, is composed in the stylus phantasticus manner, and includes some delightful passages for harpsichord and theorbo, played by director Jörg-Andreas Bötticher and Matthias Spaeter respectively.
An anonymous Psalm setting (Was betrübst du dich) follows that, according to the programme note writer Peter Wollney, could be by the celebrated Hamburg organist and composer. Matthias Weckmann. It certainly shows Weckmann’s Italian influence and love of word-painting, a trend throughout the recording and one of the aspects that makes music on this recording so fascinating. One feature is the integration of instruments with voices, with a number of the vocal pieces including extended instrumental passages, along with four specific instrumental pieces. These include a rather surprising composer found in the Düben Collection – Marin Marais, showing the interest in French music in the Stockholm Court. His Lamento is anonymous in Düben, but is a Plainte from Marais’ 1692 Pièces en trio. Bertali’s Sonata 6 a 5 is scored for the typical Renaissance ensemble of two cornetts and three sackbuts playing in dialogue.
Balthasar Erben’s O Domine Jesu Christe is another piece of special interest, not least for its harmonic invention. Peter Wollny suggests that this piece might be an example of a piece that resulted from musical discussions in Rome that challenged the inherited Medieval and Renaissance concepts of modality, looking back to ancient Greek ideas of chromatic an enharmonic tonality. The final work, Johann Vierdanck’s Der Herr hat seinen Engeln befohlen is one of the earliest. It demonstrates the influence of Schütz on composers of the period.
The overall programme is well-conceived and well-balanced, and the performances from the six vocal soloists and 17 instrumentalists alike are excellent. Director Jörg-Andreas Bötticher uses appropriate speeds, and shows real sensitivity in the interpretation of music of this period. Programmes notes are in German and English, and include translations of the vocal texts and many photographs of the score, historic Stockholm, and the recording process. The full list of performers is below, together with a video of part of the recording process.
Soprano: Ulrike Hofbauer, Jessica Jans
Alto: Alex Potter
Tener: Jakob Pilgram, Raphael Höhn
Bass: Dominik Wörner
Flute/recorders: Liane Ehlich, Katharina Bopp
Cornett: Bork-Frithjof Smith, Josué Meléndez Peláez
Sackbut: Catherine Motuz, Claire McIntyre, David Yacus
Fagotta: Krzysztof Lewandowski
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The name and personality of Elder Cleopa Ilie of Romania is today known not only in his homeland but also throughout the world. Father Cleopa was born in 1912 in the town of Soulitsa and district of Botosani into a pious village family and named Constantine. His parents were called Alexander and Anna and he was the ninth of their ten children. The religious upbringing that he and all his siblings received from childhood as well as their great inclination toward the monastic life were so strong that five of the ten children, along with their mother in her later years, took up the monastic life and were clothed in the monastic Schema.
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This few days's pandemic flu virus and appearing disease that is infectious, as highlighted by APHA's prepare yourself reports Twitter add:
* entrance Foundation may finance bird flu virus vaccinations
* Study hyperlinks flu virus in expectant mothers with mental disease in kids
* Indonesia confirms 81st bird flu death that is human
* Deporting TB patients produces high-risk for perhaps not treatment that is completing
* individual antibodies that block SARS infections determined
This week, visit the Get Ready Twitter for links to these and more than two dozen other stories and resources.
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This information comes from the Japanese magazine, Otona Fami…
- Domestic sales for the franchise are at 1 trillion yen
- Worldwide sales for the franchise are at 2 trillion yen
- “monetary effect” of ANA’s Pokemon jet and JR’s Pokemon stamp rally are at 2 billion yen and 4 billion yen respectively
- total game copies for Pokemon franchise stand at 190,000,000 units
- Pokemon franchise RPG sales stand at 130,000,000 units
- The Pokemon cartoon series is now shown in 74 countries
- domestically, 85 companies make officially licensed Pokemon products.
- 3,500 items are available
- the Pokemon card game is available in 40 countries
- over 14 billion cards have been sold
- the 12 Pokemon movies have made a total of 55.8 billion yen in Japan
- Mewtwo Strikes Back is the most popular movie, making 7.24 billion yen
- The Power of One is the second most popular movie, making 6.2 billion yen, and was also the number one Japanese release for 1999.
Otona Fami cover girl, Akina Minami - “I love Pokemon. I normally don’t play RPGs. I usually find it troublesome to raise levels and search for items. But Pokemon doesn’t make those areas feel troublesome, so it’s the one RPG that I play.” | [
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SpaceX all-civilian crew returns to Earth, successfully completing 3-day mission
The four-person crew of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean Saturday evening, successfully completing the first-ever trip of an all-civilian orbit team into space.
Video of the moment showed the SpaceX Dragon capsule parachuting back onto Earth, with people cheering as it officially splashed into the Atlantic off the Florida coast shortly after 7 p.m.
Splashdown! Welcome back to planet Earth, @Inspiration4x! pic.twitter.com/94yLjMBqWt
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 18, 2021
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, quickly shared his excitement of the successful mission on Twitter, writing, “Congratulations @Inspiration4x!!!”
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 18, 2021
The mission, funded and led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, marks a significant step in efforts by SpaceX and other aerospace corporations to make space flight commercially available.
Issacman paid $200 million for the flight’s four seats, with the mission aimed at raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
In addition to Issacman, the crew also included Hayley Arceneaux, a physician assistant and former patient at St. Jude, as well as Lockheed Martin engineer Chris Sembroski.
Sian Proctor, professor in Phoenix, Arizona, was also aboard the flight, and became the first Black woman to serve as the pilot of a spacecraft, according to Axios.
The crew first launched into space Wednesday evening from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida before they locked into Earth’s orbit, traveling at a speed of roughly 17,500 mph, The Washington Post reported.
During the mission, the Inspiration4 team performed science experiments, spoke with some of the young patients at St. Jude and had a phone call with actor Tom Cruise, who then-NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said in 2020 was in talks with the agency about potentially shooting a film from the International Space Station (ISS).
The Inspiration4 official Twitter account shared news of the call with Cruise on Friday, referencing the actor’s popular 1986 aviation film “Top Gun,” by writing, “Maverick, you can be our wingman anytime.”
SpaceX tweeted photos of the crew from space Friday, writing that the team had “an incredible first day,” during which they “completed more than 15 orbits,” and looked out the ship from the cupola, a large bubble window that was flown for the first time in space on the Inspiration4 mission.
The crew of #Inspiration4 had an incredible first day in space! They’ve completed more than 15 orbits around planet Earth since liftoff and made full use of the Dragon cupola. pic.twitter.com/StK4BTWSA6
— Inspiration4 (@inspiration4x) September 17, 2021
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The last time I wrote anything for my blog was just before I left for Nha Trang, Vietnam. The journey to Nha Trang was at night so there wasn’t much to see, I was exhausted anyway from the SEALNet project. When we arrived in Nha Trang, we checked into a hotel for only US$7/night and slept for about six hours until noon. Then, we woke up, put on our beach gear and headed out to the waves. the beach was nice, but the sun bright and the day hot.
Later, we booked a dive for the next day, wandered around Nha Trang, ate some really good fried dough things, nuoc mia (sugar cane juice), eventually dinner, then headed back to the hotel.
Next morning, woke up early, went to go diving and found that the entire dive boat was for us just by luck! The only others on the dive boat were people who worked for the dive company and were doing their final divemaster tests. Our divemaster was a really nice guy from Malaysia. Took some awesome pics underwater (and a little video too) with my camera’s new waterproof casing. Made two dives and saw quite a lot including jellyfish and impressive coral (though the water was slightly murky that day). Back on dry land, we wandered Nha Trang a little more. The next morning, we headed back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stopped in Mui Ne for lunch (though didn’t have enough time to see anything). | [
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32 year old singer songwriter. Touring background. Original bass player and singer for Tear our the Heart (victory records) looking to front a heavy/experimental rock band. Influences would be Deftones/Periphery/Circa Survive.
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Missingtrack from my debut album.
DriveSong off upcoming album.
exitAnother song from the record.
hopelessAnother song from the record.
periphery-letter experiment (vocal cover)
periphery-letter experiment (vocal cover)clean vocals done by myself and heavy vocals done by one of my long time best friends and former frontman of icon and anchor-Tim Trojahn. Just our vocals over the intstrumental track.
Outlawacoustic grooves, subtle and powerful vocals.
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Components of a Hydraulic
Consist of three main components
◦ Electric motor
Through hydraulic reservoir the hydraulic system is
supply with fluid means that the reservoir stores the
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The reservoir performs important functions such:
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This isn’t your standard chocolate cupcake recipe. Packed with butter, cocoa powder and sour cream, these chocolate cupcakes are light, chocolaty and moist all at the same time. There’s even a secret ingredient thrown in. Can you guess what it is?
It’s coffee — we know, coffee sounds a little odd, but trust us. You don’t end up tasting the coffee, but you do taste the chocolate. That’s right — coffee boosts the flavor of the cocoa powder, making these taste rich and chocolaty.
The cupcakes are topped with one of our favorite frosting recipes — sour cream chocolate frosting.
Mixer Free Double Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
There’s no need to break out the mixer for these cupcakes 0r the frosting. Just a few bowls, a whisk and a spoon. Pretty awesome, right?
Making the Cupcakes
Making the cupcakes is simple — melt butter, add the coffee and cocoa powder then whisk until smooth. Then, combine with flour, sugar and a few more ingredients like baking soda and salt.
After that, add sour cream, eggs and vanilla. Then, they are ready to bake. Seriously simple.
What is Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting Like?
If you’ve never had sour cream chocolate frosting, the best way to explain it is something in between rich chocolate pudding and buttercream. It isn’t something you can pipe onto cake. Instead, you just spoon or spread it on top. The frosting then has enough powdered sugar in it to gently fall over the sides of the cupcake, but not so far that it’s messy.
It tastes rich, chocolaty and is a tiny bit tart from the sour cream, which we like — it cuts through the richness.
It goes without saying that you could use any frosting you like — for this chocolate cupcake recipe, we also love the creamy white frosting used on our Guinness Chocolate Cake.
We just love these double chocolate cupcakes. What do you think, are you ready to give them a try?
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- If you loved these cupcakes, we bet you’ll love our Guinness Chocolate Cake.
- Or, take a look at this chocolate cupcake recipe from Joy of Baking.
- We also love these chocolate cupcakes with mint chocolate frosting from Sally’s Baking Addiction.
What you need to know. We add coffee to this recipe -- you don’t really taste the coffee. It’s there to bring out as much chocolate flavor as possible. If you don’t want to use coffee, water will also work. Also, you can make the sour cream chocolate frosting a day in advance -- just keep covered in the refrigerator.
Equipment you’ll need. You will need a small saucepan, measuring jugs, cups and spoons, large bowl, medium bowl, spatula and a whisk.
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- 3/4 cup (177 ml) brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup (41 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups (210 grams) all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) sour cream (we use regular sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 ounce (28 grams) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (115 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup (63 grams to 83 grams) sour cream (we use regular sour cream)
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Place paper baking cups in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat then add coffee and warm through. Remove from heat then whisk in cocoa powder until completely smooth. Cool 1 minute.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk or stir 10 to 20 times -- it is important that everything is combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream and the vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour cocoa and coffee mixture into the flour mixture then use a spatula or large spoon to gently stir until combined. You do not need to beat, just stir until incorporated. Now, add the egg and sour cream mixture and continue to stir until incorporated.
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The Uttarakhand High Court has pulled up the state government on what are the preparations for the Char Dham Yatra, which is scheduled to start from May 14.
According to a report by Times of India, the bench of Chief Justice RS Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma, while hearing a bunch of PILs concerning the state’s handling of the pandemic, made an oral observation that the pilgrimage “cannot be allowed to turn into another Kumbh”. The government in its response said it will soon release Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the yatra.
The court has also directed the state government to inform them, by the next date of hearing on May 12, about the availability of vaccines and Remdesivir in the state. A drug widely prescribed to Covid-19 patients, Remdesivir has been in short supply in Uttarakhand in the past few weeks.
“The court further directed the state to seriously consider sending mobile testing vans to interior regions so people in remote areas can be tested. It said that the number of Covid-dedicated hospitals should be increased, as it currently has only five such hospitals and that is not enough to tackle the pandemic. The government has also been told to increase the number of ICU beds, provide oxygen cylinders and ensure and increase the provision of PPE kits,” Dushyant Mainali, a counsel appearing for one of the petitioners, told TOI.
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Crash diet makes people lose friends too?
London: Crash diet is considered to be unhealthy in the long run. Followers of crash diet not only gain the weight they have lost when they return to regular diet, a survey reveals they also lose friends.
The research released by Nakd Wholefoods has found just how irritating people find their friends when they diet, with a third of them deliberately avoiding those they know to be dieting and a quarter even trying to sabotage their friends’ bids to lose weight, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"I`m surprised that so many people are avoiding their friends who crash diet, our research shows that we`re happiest when we`re not on a diet so people shouldn`t feel pressure to crash diet this January - healthy options for snacking alone have become so widely available, and taste great too, so you don’t have to compromise," said Marina Love, marketing director at Nakd Wholefoods.
The research reveals that two-thirds of the friends, colleagues and partners of dieters find them irritating for a number of reasons: they talk about their diet too much; make them as non-dieters feel bad about themselves for not dieting; find dieters grumpy and miserable; that dieters refuse to socialise and ban treats such as birthday cake.
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IDEC interface relays provide a compact solution for general purpose relay requirements. The RV8 series interface relays are ideal for PLC and other controller output, industrial automation, panel builders, assembly machine applications and other applications that require a high switching capability in a compact space. The RV8 relays can be used as a universal interfaces between the controller and the actuator to switch small and medium size loads.
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Bolik the bear and Elza the wolf have been safely relocated from a tourist resort in war-torn Ukraine, to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Romania.
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History: Spends much the What is a Fried Egg Jellyfish? A Brief History. from Similar Species: Cyanea Fried Egg Jellyfish. Common name: Fried-egg Jellyfish, Egg yolk jellyfish: Synonyms: None: Phylum Cnidaria Class Scyphozoa Order Semaestomeae Family Ulmaridae: Phacellophora camtschatica collected in Rosario Bay. does not. While this species of jelly can sting, it's not particularly harmful to humans. The Atolla jellyfish (Coronate medusa) is widely distributed around the world. Mediterranean or Fried Egg Jellyfish Scientific Name: Cotylorhiza tuberculata Looks like a fried or poached egg and lives in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean seas. (1987, 1996) Has only a mild sting. Close. to produce ephyrae which grew up into mature medusae. The fried egg jellyfish (Cotylorhiza tuberculata) gets its name from its strong resemblance to a fried egg served sunny side up. Also known as sea jellies, these gelatinous non-fish lack brains, blood, and hearts. The downside of their presence is that a swarm of them can clear an area of zooplankton, leaving none for the fish and crustaceans that also rely on them. Wrobel The rich color allows them to blend in with the dark water. Much like its vegetable namesake, it will sometimes grace a dinner plate in China and Japan. Its "mane" is made up of hundreds (sometimes more than a thousand) tentacles divided into eight clusters. Because they're not often found in the wild and difficult to raise in captivity, black sea nettles are still relatively obscure. They are filter feeders that can sift through more than 13,000 gallons of water a day each in their quest for minuscule zooplankton. Although it can reach a diameter of 40 centimeters, usually it is less than 18 centimeters. The mouth-arms of the fried egg jellyfish (also called the Mediterranean jellyfish) are truncated, and there are longer projections with disk-like ends, giving it the look of a dome dotted with purple and white pebbles. Northwest Science 84:1 131-140, Widmer, Chad L., 2006. Its bell, measuring up to 60cm (24 inches) across, is white or light yellow. Also hosts the barnacle Alepas the water's surface clearly shows the tentacles and Carlton, 1975, General References: Given its namesake, the fried egg jellyfish is surprisingly large with a 24 ⦠Size: max. strobilating pacifica This species survives for only about six months, from summer to winter, dying when the water cools down. hide. Fried egg jellyfish (Photo: Vilainecrevette/Shutterstock) Cotylorhiza tuberculata, also known as the Mediterranean jelly and by its fitting nickname of fried egg jellyfish, is among the most common jellyfish found in the Mediterranean Sea. camtschatica especially 16 Ocean Creatures That Live in Total Darkness, Fish Food: 13 Marine Animals Named by Hungry Biologists, Glowing Green Jellyfish Goo Could Power Medical Devices, Stunning Underwater Plants and Sea Life on the Ocean Floor, 17 Bizarre and Beautiful Starfish Species, Exploring the Secrets of Jellyfish Survival, World's Weirdest Slug Is Shaped Like a Fish and Glows in the Dark, Scientists Capture First Footage of Biofluorescent Turtle (Video), The Surprisingly Bold and Beautiful World of Sea Slugs, 8 Fantastic Facts About the Portuguese Man-of-War, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The species referred to in this article, however, bears the cumbersome scientific name of the Cotylorhiza tuberculata. Life cycle of Phacellophora (It looks perfect to me) Sign in to comment. But, the amazing creature also possesses yet another ⦠Cotylorhiza tuberculata (Fried Egg Jellyfish) Cotylorhiza tuberculata is a species of jellyfish, also known as the Fried Egg Jellyfish or Mediterranean Jelly. Fried Egg Jellyfish or Egg-Yolk Jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica) may refer to the following downloads: Fried Egg Jellyfish (Sheltiefan& Penguinman) Species composition and relative abundance Instead, it glows to deter predators. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be ⦠of large It is frequently encountered in Maltese waters, as indicated by the existence of a Maltese name for such a species â qassata â which is a local pastry delicacy. Archived "Fried Egg Jellyfish", the scientific name is Phacellophora Camtsch | [
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October is Fire Prevention Month. To educate children on fire prevention, firefighters from the Houston Fire Department will visit Freeman on Friday, September 30 for a storytime and fire truck visit. Captain Faulkner of Houston Fire Department Station No. 72 will read a story to toddlers and preschool age children at 10:15 am. Then the children and adults will go outside to meet the firefighters and see the fire truck up close. Tickets are required for the storytime. They are free and available at the Kids Information Desk when the library opens at 10:00 am on Friday. | [
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childrens ugg boots uk Five missing after gas well explosion near Quinton
QUINTON Five gas well employees were missing after an explosion and large fire early Monday morning.
Pittsburg County Emergency Management Director Kevin Enloe and Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris said during a press conference Monday afternoon at Quinton High School’s Event Center that first responders got 17 employees off the natural gas site to safety, but five were still missing.
Hesaid emergency workers searched for but did not find the missing people as of Monday evening, adding the search did not get within 100 feet of the well site due to heat from the fire.
Enloe addedthe names of the missing people would not yet be released.
Emergency officials said Oklahoma City based Red Mountain Energy, LLC owns the site and contracts workers from other companies such as Patterson UTI Drilling Co.
Enloeadded that emergency workers are contacting the families of the missing employees.
He said the explosion also started grass fires that are being contained, but said the rig was nearly engulfed in flames.
“Pretty much everything that is on location was on fire,” Enloe said.
Secondary explosions in the area caused Enloe and crew to back off the site.
“There’s been several explosions since the guys have been on the scene fighting the fire,” Enloe said. Monday.
Several agencies responded to the incident including multiple fire departments and water tankers,
the sheriff offices and emergency management offices from Pittsburg and Haskell counties, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Quinton Police Department. A Tulsa medical life support helicopter landed near Quinton High School’s Event Center.
Enloe said the fire at the site is still ongoing and no additional fire crews are being deployed for containment.
He said the fire “is kind of containing itself” and crews will “let it run its course.”
The director said a fire control company is also working with the rig operators to shut off the gas well and contain the fire.
Explosion last year
The incident occurred about three miles from another explosion that happened last year on a site owned by Trinity Operating LLC, just west of Quinton.
A primary explosion on one well head led to fires on three wells in last year’s well incident, but Enloe said the two events had different circumstances.
“This one was an actual active drilling rig that was drilling for gas,” Enloe said. “The other one was production well where they were doing some work on a well and it caught on fire.”
Enloe said the Patterson site recently started drilling and experts are working to shut off the well after the blowout preventor designed to automatically shut down a well became inoperable due to the explosion.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
“I do not know a cause at this time,” Enloe said.
Enloe said the crews will work to contain the fire and the well before the state Corporation Commission and clean up companies get involved.
He added that residents don’t need to worry about additional fires because they are contained,
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How Do I Keep My Cat Off the Counter?
Cats are three dimensional creatures; that is, they need to get off of the ground and survey their environment. This means your cat will likely want to access all the levels of your home, including counter tops and table tops. Not all owners want their cats on counter tops. Kittens can get into food, soaps and plants. Adult cats may like to steal food.
The most difficult part of training is consistency-catching them every time (even when you are not home!). Solutions for training must therefore activate without you being present. Here are some tips and ideas on how to train your kitten to stay off counters or lessen the attraction between adult cats & counters:
- A deterring spray collar. Most of these are activated by a sensor when the cat enters a room. This product works to keep your cat out of the kitchen.
- Place a preferred surface on or next to the unacceptable surface. Once your cat is using the preferred surface, slowly move it away to a more suitable location.
- Catnip, strategically placed, will attract most cats to that area.
- Amtekpet.com sells an infrared beam for the counter to set off an alarm. However, the alarm does not turn off until you switch it off.
- SSScat is a motion detector that emits a puff of air when approached.
- A vinyl carpet runner can be placed on the counter when you can’t supervise. Place it upside down so the points are facing upward.
- Place two sided tape or tinfoil on the unacceptable surface.
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The ISIIS Deep-focus Particle Imager is a camera system made to image small particles (such as plankton, marine snow, oil droplets, water spray etc) over a large depth of field.
The camera system is composed of two enclosures facing each other: the light source enclosure and the camera enclosure. The distance between these two housings often represents the full depth of field the camera is able to image while maintaining a good focus.
We offer three sizes of ISIIS DPI imagers which closely relate to the size of their viewport: 75mm, 125mm and 150mm.
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Two Chinese companies are constructing the US$265 million 3.2 km structure scheduled for completion in 2024.
About 200,000 people will benefit when the project’s third phase is completed in February 2023.
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A love so pure and deep, that God planned to show us that love in a way that would resonate with our humanity.
A love so unreasonable that he wants us the way we are.
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This report reviews the current status of various topical fluoride systems commonly used for caries prevention; these systems include professional fluoride applications, prophylaxis pastes, varnishes, rinses, gels, and dentifrices. Although the cariostatic benefits of professional applications are well-established from early studies, the magnitude of benefit relative to other preventive measures needs to be re-assessed under current conditions. Significant cariostatic benefits from fluoride prophylaxis pastes remain to be established, as does the relative efficacy of fluoride varnishes in comparison with other fluoride measures. The established cariostatic activity of fluoride rinses with supervised usage needs confirmation under normal home usage conditions. There is inadequate evidence to justify either increasing or decreasing the concentration of fluoride in conventional dentifrices whose efficacy is well-established. Based on limited clinical data and supportive laboratory data, fluoride appears to be effective for preventing root-surface caries. | [
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A small Urushi exhibition recently opened at the Dutch Japan Museum. This museum is situated in a Leiden period house and also known as SieboldHuis. The Urushi exhibition contains exquisite modern art, created using ancient, traditional Japanese techniques.
I felt like freezing. Wrapped up in a winter coat, on top of several layers of clothing, I traveled to “Cool Japan”. Cool is warmer than cold and I did not have to travel halfway round the world.
With roughly three major storms in that many weeks, my friend was seduced by pictures all through her hometown: a stark blue sea with white marble statue. The pic did not advertise Greece, Cyclades, Med. It tried to seduce people to visit the Dutch National Museum for Antiquities (RMO) in Leiden.
The Leiden Ethnology Museum lies within walking distance of Leiden Central Station. It’s current temporary exhibition concerns a Japanese icon: the Geisha. This exhibition busts a few myths around this icon and allows visitors a look behind the scenes.
So: trying to get a more balanced view of the Geisha world, my friends and I met at the small café, right at the museum gate. After coffee, tea, chats, we headed into the large building.
This ethnology museum not only hosts the Geisha exhibition. It has room for a few more. So it’s best to concentrate on one exhibition. At least, this leaves you time to explore Leiden’s charming old town centre.
After putting our stuff in lockers downstairs, we went upstairs and passed through the ground-floor doors leading to one of the museum’s wings. The exhibition sprawls through several large rooms branching off to the left and right from the first one. Practically all aspects of a Geisha’s life, the use as icon, as well as history are dealt with.
Throughout the exhibition, there are video interviews with Japanese and European people, customers, and Geishas themselves. This gives a truly interesting many-sided view. It is interesting to learn that many Japanese (and quite a few Western) men dream of an evening’s entertainment with Geishas.
Of course, most of the interviewed women have a dim view of such an event. What goes on during such evenings? Thanks to the exhibition, my friends and I are now at least aware, there is a difference between ordinary courtesans and the Geisha.
One of the exhibition rooms actually houses a teahouse. Of course, films related to this ceremony are on show there. But the walls of this room are also covered with 19th and early 20th century photos. There are portraits of former Geishas. I only knew them from the stylised woodcuts, which Vincent van Gogh liked. I still have to find out more about Yuki Kato, the Geisha who married an American millionaire.
Another room shows the Geisha as icon being used to market things. This room also has several videos. Like other visitors, I especially liked the video interview with a Canadian, who explained a bit about Geisha CRM and life behind the scenes.
Other rooms tell about the training. Girls need to make up their mind at around secondary school age. Endure the hard work and training to become a Geisha, or head for university or any other career. Of the girls who opt to train as a Geisha, between 50 to 75 percent drop out.
Of course there are rooms full of beautiful costumes, fabulous hair ornaments, wigs, shoes, musical instruments, make-up, and much more. Meaning and symbolism are everywhere, especially in the costumes and hair ornaments. Kimonos, belts, and other items of the Geisha costume not only change per season. In the case of a trainee, hair ornaments change each month of the first two-year-training period.
It was also interesting to hear about and see the changes, which took place over the last two centuries. Nowadays, wigs are worn. I hope these will allow the women to at least sleep more comfortably. Clothes are now wrapped far tighter than they used to be. The reason given was, that outside working hours, the traditional clothes are now often swapped for more comfortable ones.
We especially enjoyed the woodcuts on a wall in the last exhibition room. They are a running comment on an imaginary “day in the life of Geishas”. Our favourite was the one in which a tired Geisha thinks she’s all alone and customers have left at last. She takes a swig out of a kettle.
Though these woodcuts made us laugh, the harsh reality was also there: Geishas are at the beg and call of customers and can’t afford any scandals. Moreover, their working life of fame and splendour is short.
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Matilda doesn’t just dislike math. She hates it; and she’s sure that math is not for her. After all, “That’s why we have accountants and calculators.” Matida’s ticked off that she has to take math to graduate and waits until the bitter end to take the math she needs to get her diploma.
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From an old friend of mine, on prices and reactions...
My friend G and I had taken a whole passel of kids (mine, his, plus some random stray ones) to duck pin bowling while Hurricane Sandy bore down. Heck, we'd already stocked up on marshmallows and beer and, yes, gas, so what else would we do?
Between rolls, I tell G about your price gouging discussion (I believe you used the example of plywood), and how strongly some students reacted to the idea that plywood be rationed based on willingness to pay.
Then G tells me a story of his engineer friend who worked during the summers in college as a contract utility worker. There had been a big storm somewhere out-of-state, and as usual he and his utility truck were deployed to help restore power. The guy had been working hard, like 18 hrs a day, and no A/C to be had. It was the end of his shift and he really wanted some cold beer.
Only one store in town still had power. So, he goes in to buy a 6-pack. The guy says, ""That'll be $30." "Whaaat?!? $30 for a 6-pack?!?" says his friend. The store owner says, "Well, where else are you going to get cold beer right now, buddy? Take it or leave it."
So G's friend buys the beer for $30 bucks. Then, he goes outside, shimmies up the utility pole, and cuts off the guy's power.
I completely agree that price is a logical way to ration cold beer, but this customer felt he'd been served beer -- plus a pile of something else, and how do you figure THAT into the transaction?
Here's what *I* think:
1. The store owner was wrong to charge $30. That's dumb. The short run advantages are limited, and people are going to remember.
2. On the other hand, if the price were less than $30, there is no way that beer would have been there in the first place. The beer would have sold out, long ago. And the premise of this story is that the guy really, REALLY wanted a beer. Is $30 "too much"? Without a price of $30, the price would have been infinity, because there would not have been any. Several people likely came in, heard the price, and said, "no way." If the utility guy really wanted beer, he should thank the price system for helping him get some. At regular prices, the beer would have been gone. This way, at least he had the choice to buy beer.
3. If you work for a utility, you can reward your friends and punish people who make you angry? Really? No rule of law, no due process. People should just have to give you stuff, give you their property, or you will punish them. And you are entitled to do so, because you can. Even though the beer wouldn't even be there if the price weren't so high to others, this guy thought HE (being God's special snowflake) should get the beer cheap. But if the storeowner could sell the beer for $30 to someone else, then the cost of selling it for $6 (which would have been acceptable to our electricity judge) is $24. Why would the storeowner be obliged to give the guy $24? Answer: because he works for the power company and can PUNISH you!
(UPDATE: On reflection, this may well be an urban legend. A little too pat. Still, an interesting hypothetical: did the lineman act badly, or was he justified? After all, now the store is closed to everyone, and the food will rot, just because the lineman didn't get the special treatment that he thought he deserved...) | [
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“Chevy Volt doesn’t make 2014 list of fuel economy leaders,” the Washington Examiner reports:
The Department of Energy released its 2014 fuel economy guide, complete with a list of fuel economy leaders, and yet again, the Volt didn’t make the list.
In fact, the Volt — a compact car — doesn’t even perform as well by most metrics as some midsize plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, according to the guide.
The Volt gets 37 combined mpg (35 mpg city, 40 mpg highway) using premium gasoline. That’s better than most non plug-in vehicles, for sure. But compare that to the Honda Accord plug-in hybrid, which gets 46 combined miles on gasoline — with no mention of it being premium — and 47 mpg in the city and 46 mpg on the highway. Or the Toyota Prius, which gets 50 mpg combined (51 mpg city, 49 mpg highway).
With a starting price of $34,185 (before the $7,500 tax credit, $26,685 if you get the full credit), the Volt isn’t exactly cheap. Compare that to the Prius, which outperforms the Volt on most measures and has a starting price of $29,990 before the tax credit.
The Volt has a range of 344 miles with premium gasoline. Compared to the Ford Fusion plug-in (602 miles with regular gasoline), the Accord plug-in (561 miles with regular gasoline) and the Prius (530 miles with regular gasoline), and the Volt falls further behind.
Perhaps the Government Motors vehicle simply isn’t as hot as it seemed when it was first envisioned — on the other hand, it can on occasion, get too hot for the wrong reasons. If so, here’s news you can use from car blog, Jalopnik: “What To Do When Your Electric Car Catches On Fire: An Explainer.”
On the other hand, perhaps this California proposal might light up Chevy Volts — or at least their sales:
One longtime critic of federal transportation spending once concluded that it would be less expensive for the government to buy every new transit rider a Jaguar XJ8 than it would be to build certain new rail systems. Unfortunately, California officials may not have realized that the idea of buying people new cars wasn’t a serious proposal as much as a way to illustrate a point about excessive spending.
The California Air Resources Board is now embarking on a program that would help poor people buy energy-efficient vehicles. In one scenario posed by the agency, a “voucher” might even pay the full price for a Nissan Leaf, an electric car with an MSRP above $21,000, or for used cars with lower price tags.
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Xander Bogaerts is looking to bounce back following a hitless performance in his last game (0-for-3). His San Diego Padres square off versus Jared Shuster and the Atlanta Braves on Friday at 7:20 PM ET on Apple TV+.
Bogaerts paces the Padres with three home runs and seven runs batted in, while racking up a team-best batting average of.360. Among all hitters in baseball, Bogaerts’ home run total ranks third and his RBI tally ranks 13th.
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- Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
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- Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105)
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- Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +950)
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- In six of seven games this season (85.7%), Bogaerts has reached base via hit, including two multi-hit efforts.
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- Bogaerts has scored at least a run in five of seven games played this season (71.4%), including two games with multiple runs scored.
- In 57.1% of his seven games this season, he has driven in a run (four times). He’s also put up three games with multiple RBI in 2023 (42.9%).
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- The Braves’ Shuster (0-1) toes the rubber for his second start this year.
- The left-hander last got into a game on Sunday versus the Washington Nationals, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs while allowing six hits.
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Selenium Bioavailability from Buckwheat Bran in Rats Fed a Modified AIN-93G Torula Yeast-Based Diet
Selenium (Se) is an essential nutrient for humans and animals. The Se RDA for adult humans is 55 [micro]g/d; however, dietary amounts as high as 200 [micro]g/d in the highly available form of selenomethionine in yeast were shown to reduce the incidence of certain cancers. A number of natural foods contain relatively high amounts of Se; for the most part, however, the availability of food Se for absorption and utilization is unknown. This experiment was conducted to determine the bioavailability of Se from a high-protein, high-fiber bran-isolate of buckwheat groats that contains Se. The method used was based on the ability of Se from buckwheat bran to restore Se-dependent enzyme activities and tissue Se concentrations in Se-deficient rats. The responses produced from buckwheat bran Se were compared with a standard response curve generated by feeding graded amounts of Se as sodium selenite (Na₂SeO₃; Na selenite) or selenomethionine (SeMet) in a newly reformulated AIN-93G-Torula yeast diet with a more balanced nutrient composition than older diets of this nature. Relative bioavailability was determined by using the slope-ratio assay method for enzyme data, or the parallel lines assay method for tissue Se concentration data. Results showed that Se availability from buckwheat bran based on the restoration of plasma Se was 70-80% as high as Na selenite or SeMet. However, when based on the restoration of muscle Se, buckwheat bran was 90% as high as Na selenite, but only 60% as high as SeMet. When using the ability of dietary Se to restore whole blood and liver glutathione peroxidase activity, buckwheat bran Se was 75-80% as high as Na selenite or SeMet. However, for the restoration of liver thioredoxin reductase, buckwheat bran Se was only 40% as high as Na selenite and 70% as high as SeMet. The relative bioavailability of Se from buckwheat bran with all variables considered was [approximately]73% whether measured against Na selenite or SeMet. Although some variables indicated low bioavailability of Se from buckwheat bran, other factors such as Se speciation in the bran, digestibility of the bran, the cooking process, and combinations with other foods in the diet should be considered and analyzed before firm conclusions can be reached.
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The DeSart model published an updated forecast of the election result. The model's forecast is that Clinton will collect 50.4% of the two-party vote share in Colorado, while Trump will win 49.7%.
Colorado is traditionally a purple state, where the Democrats and the GOP have historically achieved similar levels of voter support. Therefore, the election outcome here is viewed as important in determining who will win the majority of electoral votes.
Putting the results in context
Single econometric models often contain substantial biases, which is why they should be treated with caution. Rather than trusting the results from single econometric models, research in forecasting recommends to consult combined econometric models or, even better, a combined forecast that incorporates different methods and data.
Comparison to other econometric models
If we look at an average of Colorado econometric models, Clinton's current two-party vote share is at 52.1%. This value is 1.7 percentage points higher than her respective numbers in the DeSart model.
Comparison to the combined PollyVote
PollyVote currently predicts Clinton to gain 54.2% of the two-party vote in Colorado, which is 3.8 percentage points above the results of the DeSart model. In comparison, a look at the PollyVote national prediction for Clinton indicates that the actual results are 2.7 percentage points lower. | [
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Detroit Free Press business columnist Tom Walsh had been with the paper since 1982. Detroit News sports columnist Terry Foster joined the city’s rival daily in 1988, after five years at the Free Press. The two journalists are among the many high-profile writers who chose to take buyouts at the end of this year from the two papers’ respective owners Tegna and Digital First Media.
From a year-end wrap up of the Detroit media scene by Crain’s Detroit Business columnist Bill Shea:
The News is losing news columnist Laura Berman, lifestyle columnist Marney Rich Keenan, music writer Susan Whitall, film reviewer Tom Long, columnist and commuting reporter Tom Greenwood, food writer Kate Lawson, photographers David Coates and Charles V. Tines, local news-business editor Joanna Firestone, metro desk editor Judy Diebolt and online editor Mary Bailey.
Longtime sports columnist Foster also took early retirement from The Detroit News. His last day was Dec. 27. Foster’s decision to take a retirement buyout at age 56, he said, stems from displeasure over what his editors wanted him to do.
Foster made the announcement on Twitter, saying the decision was rooted in the newspaper’s push to have him cover the Detroit Pistons as a full-time beat writer – in an often-grueling slog that involves an 82-game schedule split between The Palace of Auburn Hills and road games around the country.
Foster continues to co-host WXYT-FM 97.1’s highly-rated afternoon sports talk show.
As Shea notes, there were also cutbacks in 2015 on the digital side. In June, Fox Sports Detroit laid off a staff of four writers as well as Tom Gage, the Detroit News Tigers beat reporter who had come over in March. Gage was able to find a new, temporary home this fall with The Sporting News. | [
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Bulgaria Sees Record Cold Temperatures
Bulgaria registered record low temperatures early Monday morning, the coldest spot being the northwestern town of Knezha with -24,5 degrees Celsius.
The city of Veliko Tarnovo saw -21,2 degrees, Varna -17,8, the easternmost town of Shabla -19,2. The warmest place in the country was the southwestern town of Sandanski with -8 degrees.
The top record was set by the Bulgarian capital Sofia, which saw -15,2 degrees Celsius.
The temperatures expected around the country in the coming days are between -5 and -10/-15 degrees Celsius.
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The trio are taking action now due to the Government’s Troubles amnesty plans
Victims of IRA bombings in England want Gerry Adams questioned in public over his alleged involvement with the IRA, according to one of three people suing the former Sinn Fein president in the High Court in London.
Jonathan Ganesh, injured in the 1996 attack on London’s Docklands, said they had to act now because of the UK Government’s plan to deliver what amounts to an amnesty to anyone involved in incidents linked to the Troubles.
Mr Ganesh is suing Mr Adams for £1 along with two people injured in the 1996 Manchester bombing and the 1973 attack on the Old Bailey criminal court.
The former Sinn Fein leader did not respond to a request for comment, but in a statement issued to the Mail on Sunday, a spokesperson said: “Mr Adams rejects the claims made in the notice of legal action. His solicitor will deal with it.”
Mr Adams has always denied any membership of the IRA and has denied any involvement in their terror campaign during the decades of the Troubles. He has never been successfully prosecuted for any IRA activities.
A former security guard at Canary Wharf, Mr Ganesh revealed Mr Adams was served papers personally on Friday.
He said: “This action is very transparent. The situation is quite clear — the government, in a very short time, is going to change the law so that anybody involved in the Troubles will never be prosecuted in either the criminal or civil courts. We had to take the action because there will not be a later.”
Mr Ganesh added the claimants are suing for £1 as they have no interest in money. He and the two others taking the action are suing on behalf of all victims because they believe Mr Adams “played a part in the IRA” and want “the opportunity to hold someone accountable”.
On whether the claimants believe Mr Adams was directly involved in the three attacks, Mr Ganesh said: “That is a thing that will evolve during the court proceedings.”
But there is, he added, testimony from former IRA members that he played a leading role in the organisation.
“We definitely want to see him in court. We want to give him every opportunity to set the record straight,” he said.
According to the legal papers filed, the three accuse Mr Adams of being behind the IRA’s bombing campaigns.
The February 1996 bomb in London’s Docklands led to the deaths of two people and injuries to more than 100. Later that same year in Manchester, a 3,000lb truck bomb was detonated near the city’s Arndale Centre, injuring more than 200.
Those bringing the claims are seeking a nominal damages fee of just £1 in the case, with the suit funded through CrowdJustice, an online platform specifically designed to raise money for legal actions.
The two others suing are Barry Laycock, a rail worker injured in the Manchester attack, and John Clark, a former police officer caught up in the Old Bailey bombing.
Law firm McCue Jury & Partners, who are representing the three claimants, successfully sued former IRA man John Downey in 2019 over his role in the 1982 Hyde Park bombing which killed four soldiers in the Royal Household Cavalry.
Mr Ganesh added the claimants aim is to get justice not just for those who died in the three bombings but all victims of the IRA’s “despicable campaign”. | [
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One female specimen of Basking shark Cetorhinus maximus (TL – total length = 245 cm; W – weight = 75 kg) was incidentally captured by a bottom trawler at a depth of about 25 m on 20 March 2014 from the off Yesilovacık coast (Mersin Bay, Turkey). Morphometric measurements presented in this paper. The present article reports the young occurrence of C. maximus in the northeastern Mediterranean, Turkey. The basking shark was not very abundant throughout the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This species is infrequent in the northern part of the Mediterranean, Turkey. The occurrence of this species not only extends the geographical distribution of its known range but also represents the first presentation of a young female specimen from the northeastern Mediterranean (Mersin Bay, Turkey). Due to their slow maturity, extended longevity, and low reproduction rate, the basking shark is considered to be extremely vulnerable to overfishing. Their population numbers declining significantly in the past decades. Thus, the basking shark species is currently listed in Appendix I and II of CMS, Annex I of the CMS Sharks MOU, and Annex I of UNCLOS.
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In a significant stride towards space tourism, Virgin Galactic recently wrapped up the final test flight of its space plane VSS Unity, setting the stage for the launch of its commercial services. The news of this successful mission, dubbed Unity 25, marks an exhilarating leap forward for the company, which has long been pursuing its dream of making space travel a reality for paying customers.
Taking the Skyward Leap: Unity 25's Historic Mission
During the Unity 25 mission, a meticulous examination of the spacecraft's technical functionality was conducted, simultaneously gauging the overall experience of the astronauts on board.
The spaceplane's journey beyond the Earth's atmosphere was deemed successful, notching a remarkable achievement for Virgin Galactic. It was during this momentous flight that Jamila Gilbert, a crew member of the mission, created history.
As a native of New Mexico, Gilbert became the state's first female astronaut, sharing her incredible journey with colleagues Chris Huie, Luke Mays, and Beht Moses. Together, they made a powerful statement in the world of space exploration, being employees of Virgin Galactic.
The company captured the euphoria on social media, tweeting, “WE HAVE REACHED SPACE!” Approximately 11 minutes after the announcement, another tweet informed followers of the spacecraft's smooth landing.
Successful boost, WE HAVE REACHED SPACE!
Virgin's Persistent Journey Towards Space Tourism
The successful execution of Unity 25 carries immense significance for Virgin Galactic. It had previously been forced to delay the test several times, with the most recent setback arising from difficulties upgrading the VMS Eve aircraft that carries Unity to an altitude of 50,000 feet.
However, the company's perseverance paid off. It completed a propulsion-free test flight in April, followed by its first manned flight in July 2021, when company founder Richard Branson joined astronauts Moses, Sirisha Bandla, and Colin Bennett on Unity 22.
Unity 25 marks Virgin's fifth space flight of any kind, proving that patience and persistence can triumph over obstacles.
The Future of Space Tourism: Virgin vs. Blue Origin and SpaceX
Despite the hurdles, Virgin Galactic remains hopeful, anticipating the first set of fare-paying space tourists in late June, with each ticket costing an astronomical $450,000.
While Virgin Galactic trails behind Blue Origin in terms of civilian space travel, it holds its own against Elon Musk's SpaceX. Musk announced lunar tourism plans years ago but has yet to launch a manned Starship rocket into space.
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ofi strongly believes that health and safety in the workplace are essential for farmers to thrive. In India, 150 ofi spice farmers and their family members were able to attend clinic visits. ofi hosted four medical camps that provided the community with general check-ups, blood pressure, and sugar-level testing, along with medicine. The camps also distributed first aid kits, masks, and hand sanitizer to the community.
Along with keeping farmers healthy, ofi is also committed to keeping them safe from work-related hazards. To protect farmers when they’re dealing with pesticides in the field, ofi provided over 500 pieces of personal protective equipment to farmers in our chilli and turmeric supply chain. Additionally, we conducted trainings on how to handle pesticides safely. Going forward, visual poster boards on the farms and individual risk assessments are being provided to help avoid occupational hazards. | [
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TMNT: Mutant Melee
The notorious man-sized amphibians make a return. Again.
Once you start unlocking characters, things change somewhat. At least where story is concerned. But again, the changes are negligible. Since you unlock characters only after competing a certain amount of another character's adventure, the recently unlocked character's storyline reflects your progress. For example, April O'Neal's adventure starts after Foot Soldiers have trashed her apartment, which took place in an earlier adventure. Which ends up meaning next to nothing, since she sets off on a "personal" quest filled with all the fighting and locations you've already visited. Perhaps the biggest reason to play through Adventure Mode is to unlock stages in Melee Mode, which allows for four-player, arena-style bouts. The further progress you make in Adventure Mode, the more stages and characters you unlock for play in Melee Mode.
Melee Mode lets you choose from 10 characters, with an additional 12 being unlockable. You can also select from 24 stages, although 15 of them are locked. It splits between four different styles, including: Knock Out, Last Man Standing, King of the Hill and Keep Away. Knock Out is the classic deathmatch, where the character with highest number of KOs wins. Last Man Standing should be pretty self-explanatory, you just need to kick ass and stay alive to win. King of the Hill and Keep Away still require you to bash your opponents, but shakes things up by giving you different reasons to do so. In King of the Hill, you need to step into a randomly appearing ray of light and defend the position from the other players. The longer you stay in the light, the more points you accrue. Of course, when someone else is there, you need to beat his ass and take his place. Keep Away sees you picking up a treasure chest and trying to defend it while other players try to swoop in, murder you and take it. The longer you hold on to the chest, the more points you earn.
Melee Mode manages to produce a little fun, if only because you get to torture your friends. But it's plagued by the same issues found in Adventure Mode, and the previous two Turtle games for that matter. Had Mutant Melee shipped with tighter control and better stages, it would be a remarkably different game. The four game modes are fine, if sparse, but it wouldn't have mattered as much had the characters controlled with greater precision.
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere has been increasing rapidly, and this rapid change has led to promotion of CO2 reduction methods. Of all the available methods, CO2 mineral carbonation provides a leakage free method to produce environmentally benign and stable solid carbonates via a chemical conversion to a thermodynamically lower state. In this research, the precipitation of calcite from by-product red gypsum was evaluated for mineral CO2 sequestration. For this purpose, varied conditions of procedure variables such as reaction temperature, particle size, stirring rate, and liquid to solid ratio were studied. The results showed that applying optimum amount of above-mentioned variables converts the maximum Ca (98.8%) in carbonation process. Moreover, the results confirmed that red gypsum is a considerable potential to form calcium carbonate (CaCO3) during CO2 mineral carbonation process. Furthermore, the low cost and small amount of energy required in the use of by-product red gypsum were considered to be impressive advantages of the CO2 sequestration process. Therefore, the acceptable cost and energy required in mineral carbonation processing of red gypsum confirmed that using this raw material is also applicable method for mineral carbonation processes without any considerable environmental impact.
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|Early online date||15 Sept 2014|
|Publication status||Published - 15 Sept 2014|
Bibliographical noteThere is a published correction to this article at http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ra90036d
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Haag-Streit USA has appointed Alcon Laboratories Inc. as its exclusive distributor in the United States for an optical biometer (Lenstar LS900).
-Haag-Streit USA has appointed Alcon Laboratories Inc. as its exclusive distributor in the United States for an optical biometer (Lenstar LS900).
The arrangement provides “an incredible opportunity to partner with Alcon,” said Dominik Beck, PhD, president and chief executive officer of Haag-Streit USA. Alcon will be responsible for sales of the biometer in the United States, and Haag-Streit will be responsible for installation, ongoing clinical support, and technical service. The device is now available to eye-care professionals directly from Alcon.
The biometer uses optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR), a new method of biometry designed to overcome the limitations of ultrasound and optical biometry by incorporating nine measurements in a single scan in an effort to improve accuracy and accelerate workflow. The nine measurements are on the patient’s visual axis and include pachymetry, keratometry, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, axial length, white-to-white distance, pupillometry, eccentricity of the visual axis, and retinal thickness. The device received FDA approval in October.
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United Arab Emirates University College of Engineering Industrial Training & Graduation Projects Unit PRODUCTION OF ACETON FROM ISO-PROPANOL Presented By Eida AlMansouri 980724217 Rehab Alkaabi 199904156 Halima Abdullah 199902518
Summary Primary objectives Design a chemical plant that uses isopropyl alcohol (IPA) as the raw material for the production of a food-grade Acetone and to asses the design from economical, environmental and safety perspectives. The purpose of our project is to select the most suitable process or method
Introduction Industrial Production Methods of Acetone Oxidation of Hydrocarbons 2-propanol dehydrogenation process Cumene peroxidation Hercules process Allied process
Oxidation of Hydrocarbons The chemical reaction in this process is: OOH Oxygen | C6H5CH(CH3)2 ---------> C6H5C(CH3)2 -----> C6H5OH + CH3COCH3 Cumene peroxidation process block flow diagram
Water Off-gas (H2) Acetone scrubber Phase separator Reactor IPA Acetone Acetone separator waste water + IPA 2-propanol Dehydrogenation Iso-propanol dehydrogenation process block flow diagram. Recycled IPA Process reaction CH3CHOHCH3 -----> CH3COCH3 + H2
Comparing between cumene peroxidation and dehydrogenation of iso-propanol • The by-products in the first method are very toxic materials (e.g. phenol & heavy hydrocarbons) • The main product for cumene peroxidation is phenol not acetone which we need to produce • cumene peroxidation need separation and purification units more than the iso-propanol dehydrogenation process which will increase the cost of production.
Properties and Uses of Materials Materials Isopropanol Acetone Hydrogen
Properties and Uses of Materials Isopropanol • A colorless liquid. • Miscible with water. • It melts at -89°C and boils at 82.3°C. • Oxidation of isopropanol is now the major source of acetone.
Properties and Uses of Materials Isopropanol usage • As a coolant in beer manufacture. • A coupling agent. • Production of polyvinyl fluoride. • IPA is used also in the production of acetone. • (oxidation of isopropanol is now the major source of acetone). • Production of other chemicals (such as isopropyl acetate and • Isopropylamine.
Properties and Uses of Materials Acetone • It is also called dimethyl ketone, • A colorless liquid. • It evaporates easily. • Flammable. • Dissolves in water..
Properties and Uses of Materials Acetone usage • Make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. • Dissolve other substances. • Production of methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, • and higher methacrylate. • Drug and pharmaceutical applications
Properties and Uses of Materials Hydrogen • Hydrogen is a colorless • Odorless. • Combustible gas. • So light
Properties and Uses of Materials Hydrogen usage • Important in the proton-proton reaction. • Liquid hydrogen is used in cryogenics. • Study of superconductivity. • Use in welding. • The hydrogenation of fats and oils. • Methanol production. • Hydrocracking.
Process Feed • What is azeotrope? • Feed properties: • 88% IPA • 12% water • Boiling point temperature= 80oC
Reaction Catalysts What is the catalysts? It is a substance, usually used in small amounts relative to the reactants, that modifies and increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process.
Shapes of Catalyst Cylindrical Spherical Cubic
Reaction Catalyst Catalysts and the required heating
Conversion The reactor conversion about 80% Overall conversion is about 99.5%
Material balance Production rate=10000Kg/hr of 99.9wt% acetone Conversion=99.5%
Dehydrogenation process Equipments Pump (P-001): The pump increases the pressure of the feed from 1.01 bar to 2.8 bar. Heat Exchanger (E-001): This unit heats, vaporizes, and superheats the feed to 240 oC at 2.8 bar. Reactor (R-001): In this Reactor only the following reaction occurs in the presence of the catalyst:
Fired Heater (H-001): This unit heats the molten salt that provides the heat to the reactor. Heat Exchanger (E-002): This unit cools and partially condenses the reactor effluent. The exit pressure and temperature are 2.4 bar and 45oC respectively. Heat Exchanger (E-003): This unit cools and partially condenses the reactor effluent. The exit pressure and | [
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Friction and wear behaviour of MoS2, boric acid, graphite and TiO2 at four different sliding speeds (1. 0, 1. 5, 2. 0, 2. 5 m/s) has been compared with dry sliding condition. MoS2 and graphite show 30 to 50% reduction in mass loss compared to other lubricants at all sliding speeds. Friction coefficient reduces with increase in sliding speeds for all the conditions. Friction coefficient of dry as well as lubricant coated samples varies from 0. 2 to 0. 55 with MoS2 showing the lowest value (0. 2). Boric acid and TiO2 coated samples show high friction coefficients at higher sliding speeds due to poor lubricity and adherence. This could also be due to sliding resistance offered by lubricant coated samples with predominant asperities interaction. MoS2 and graphite coated samples also generated lowest frictional temperature compared to other conditions. © 2012 Indian Academy of Sciences. | [
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After a brief installation procedure, you can access the Settings window of the app, in order to configure some options. For instance, you can enable a real-time search mode, disable group headers in the Library pane and add disc-number support to the media library.
In addition, you can change the media format displayed in the title bar (Advanced Tile Formatting or ATF), integrate the tag editor into the context menu, as well as make the app restore the last active playlist at startup and all plug-ins after a crash.
“Party Shuffle” is a feature that involves a dynamic playlist which automatically gets random songs based on a user-defined location. As the name implies, this option comes in handy at parties when you don’t have enough time at your disposal to play the DJ. Last but not least, you can send information on the currently playing song to Windows Live Messenger and edit the ATF.
The plugin does not put a strain on the computer’s overall performance, as it uses a very low quantity of CPU and system memory. It worked smoothly throughout our evaluation, without causing the operating system to hang, crash or pop up error dialogs. To sum it up, Windows Media Player Plus! supplies users with an extra set of features to improve Windows Media Player. | [
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Joe Matheson, who has been dubbed “the quintessential voice of HankWilliams”, is an accomplished professional actor and singer. This fully scripted musical theatre piece is Joe’s personal tribute to the King ofCountry Music. It’s not a true story, but the stories are true. And if it ain’t exactly factual, well, as Hank would say, “What Momma don’t know won’t hurt’er!”
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This month’s Culturally Inclined focuses on the “Financial District” (also referred to as FIDI), exploring its restaurants, River to River Festival, Westfield Trade Center and Brookfield Place, parks, art, history, fitness, market report, and much more! FIDI is located at the southern tip of the Island where New York City’s roots began in the 1600s with its first settlements and trade monopolies.
As you weave through the charming narrow, canyon-like streets you will find colonial buildings sandwiched between skyscrapers. FIDI encompasses the area south of City Hall Park in lower Manhattan but excludes Battery Park and Battery Park City. And, the street names all reference a piece of history, such as: “Beaver” one of the oldest streets commemorates the paddle-tailed, dam-building, aquatic rodent whose fashionable wool pelts made up the chief avenue of commerce between the Dutch settlers, “Pearl” for the abundant oysters found in the river, where the first city’s first City Hall resided and Thomas Edison’s first power plant starting electricity in the Country, “Stone” New York’s oldest street originally Hoogh Street (High Street) and the location of the first commercial brewery in America. Now, the Street is a historic district and destination spot for dining and entertainment.
Reflections of the Past
I had spent many years working in the Financial District and have witnessed a fragment of the area’s rich history of destruction and renewal. My first stint was working for Merrill Lynch in their headquarters on 250 Vesey formerly 4 WTC part of the now Brookfield Place Complex, on the Trading Floor stretching out the size of a football field a buzz with titans screaming market news in the haze of flashing green-lit monitors. In this brand-new building, I had the opportunity to peer out of one of the windows and watch in anticipation the Winter Garden Atrium designed by architect Cesar Pelli, a 10-story glass-vaulted pavilion. When I left for the evening I would see a large empty lot that today is dotted with residential buildings, hotels, and restaurants like Shake Shack. At that time Pier 17 on the East River was just built in the South Street Seaport area where people would meet and mingle on Thursday and Friday evenings. That trend ended and soon everyone began congregating for cocktails and food on the Hudson Waterfront off of Vesey Street. Now it is a wonderful location to listen to concerts, shop, dine at new restaurants, and enjoy the sailboats racing or admire the world-class yachts.
Standard & Poor’s Views
As a mortgage-backed securities rating analyst at S&P, I spent many years at 55 Water Street, one of the largest office buildings in New York City designed by Emory Roth & Sons and is a 3.5 million square foot structure with 53 stories. My desk overlooked the harbor and viewed the ferries shuttling back and forth commuters and tourists from Staten Island, New Jersey, Brooklyn, Queens, and Governors Island. As forewarned by the military swat team and secret service surrounding the area on occasion, I would see from my 40th-floor perch, the President of the U.S. and the landing of Air Force 1. The building is also the site of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza, also known as the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial, home to two well-known Peregrine Falcons Jack and Diane who have produced 19 children, and the Elevated Acre. On warm summer days, I would lunch on the Elevated Acre and watch the commuter helicopters jet off like swarming bees to the Hamptons. The Elevated Acre is a great place to picnic with the family or watch one of the summer movies or concerts.
Economic Power House Past and Present
The area today houses some great economic powerhouses, including the headquarters of major banks, the New York Stock Exchange, in addition to the World Financial Centers, and WTC Transportation Hub – The Oculus designed by Santiago Calatrava. Some of the numerous other attractions include Fraunces Tavern, where George Washington bid farewell to his troops (also, they have a museum!); the newly-landscaped City Hall Park; the Museum of the American Indian and the US Customs House at Bowling Green; Trinity Church, the first parish church in New York City and the resting place of Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton, among others; War Of 1812 stronghold Castle Clinton; the Staten Island-bound South Ferry; and the Federal Reserve Bank.
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This Barrett creative project includes the structural design of a coffee shop using recycled shipping containers in Phoenix, Arizona. Repurposing old shipping containers into commercial and residential buildings has become more popular. Even here in Arizona, buildings have already integrated shipping containers into their design. Shipping containers add a unique character to the architectural design of the building and at the same time cut costs of construction due to their low prices. With using the shipping containers as building materials, there is a positive impact on the use of the structures in builds. The uniqueness of using shipping containers is what sparked my interest to design a shipping container coffee shop. For my creative project, I designed the coffee shop using the already structurally sound core of the shipping container to my advantage. However, when adding modifications to the structure, the materials of the structure were analyzed to ensure the design could take the modifications. I have taken my love for structural design, the environment, and coffee and brought it to life. Through this project, I have a better understanding of how much thought goes into designing a building and have a deeper understanding of the codes that structural engineers must follow to design and analyze buildings. | [
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Vulcanization & Accelerators - Nocil Ltd
Vulcanization of rubbers by sulfur alone is an extremely slow and inefficient process. The chemical reaction between sulfur and the Rubber Hydrocarbon occurs mainly aC (doublet the C = bonds ) and each crosslink requires 40 to 55 sulphur atoms (in the absence of accelerator).
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Rubber Vulcanization Accelerators – Rubber and tire manufacturers rely on Cure-Rite® Accelerators to control the rate of vulcanization, improve productivity and ensure the development of desirable properties before curing, such as strength, modulus, elasticity, and oxidation stability. Cure-Rite technology includes low nitrosamines, sulfur donor types, and products tailored for superior scorch
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With the separating of the slurry we make de-vulcanization more easy. 3—Recovered from partial de-vulcanized rubber and glycerol,solid residue as carbon black, silica clay and etc. by centrifugation or filtration. The carbon particle size is mostly in the nano-meter. Today, nano-particles are not directly used in factories producing tire.
Rubber compounding ingredients. Ingredients in rubber
Ingredients in rubber compound is a large group of components, including curing agents, accelerators and vulcanization activators, antioxidants, plasticizers, fillers and special additives (blowing agents, dyes, etc.). The list of ingredients in phr (parts per hundred rubber) called rubber compound recipe.
RUBBER PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY - 國立中興大學
M. P. Groover, “Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing 2/e”. Molded Rubber Products. •Molded rubber products include shoe soles and heals, gaskets and seals, suction cups, and bottle stops •Also, many foamed rubber parts are produced by molding •In addition, molding is an
Worker placing tire in a mold before vulcanization. Vulcanization or vulcanisation is a chemical process for converting polymers into more durable materials by introducing crosslinks. A well known example is sulfur vulcanization whereby organic polymers are crosslinked with chains of sulfur.
RUBBER TECHNOLOGY: Ingredients, Activators, Fillers
Rubber Technology: Activators, Accelerators, Ingredients and Fillers Return to Educational Switchboard Accelerator Activators Inorganic compounds – mainly metal oxides-zinc oxide, hydrated lime Organic Acids – Normally in combination with metal oxides Stearic, oleic Alkaline substances – will increase ph of rubber Usually increases cure rate Age Resistors (Antidegredants) – All rubbers
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repair - What does vulcanizing solution in patch kits
To address the question of rubber cement, if we follow your link to Wikipedia, we find that it's generally a non-vulcanizing cement, while the tire patch stuff definitely claims to be vulcanizing. Moving on, we can think about what the traditional solution to closely held trade secret formulas is.
Chemicals Used in Rubber Tire Manufacturing | It Still Runs
Sulfur. Sulfur is a key component in tire manufacturing. Tires are made out of a product known as vulcanized rubber. The vulcanization process is what makes the tires hard and heat resistant. This works partly because of the mixture of sulfur into the rubber. This is
How to Melt Rubber Tires | Sciencing
If you put a rubber tire in a furnace – even a hot one – it won't melt. The tires are vulcanized, which means they've been through a process that combines the rubber molecules with carbon and other elements to prevent them from oxidizing, or burning.
RAW MATERIALS AND COMPUNDS IN RUBBER INDUSTRY
important synthetic rubber and widely used in tire applications. It is sulfur-vulcanizable and gives rubber-elastic properties; the styrene accounts for the damping, needed for the skid resistance of tires. Ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM) and its saturated counterpart EPM are very durable rubbers.
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If you ask me, the August 5th coverage of NASA’s Curiosity rover landing on Mars was the most exciting event of the year – but not necessarily for the reasons you’d think.
Certainly it was a wildly successful execution of an extreme challenge, one that holds massive implications for the future of space exploration and the potential colonization of other planets in our solar system. It also served to revitalize interest in NASA and to remind us why space exploration is such a stimulating and wondrous possibility. As a fan of technology in general, I’d be lying if I said that didn’t get me excited.
But there’s another thing about this event that’s even more thrilling to me: more fans of this mission watched its progress online versus those opting to follow the events on cable television, myself included. Mashable reports that Ustream, a live video streaming website, had over 3 million viewers tune in to watch the Mars rover’s tense and exhilarating descent on its NASA HDTV, NASA JPL, and NASA JPL 2 channels, while Nielsen’s ratings for the cable news channels covering the event added up to just over 1.7 million viewers.
We’d be remiss to claim that, once and for all, the Web has finally overtaken cable as consumers’ preferred primetime media platform. This was a scientific and very “geeky” event, one that appeals to the kind of technically-minded individuals willing to turn to online channels for these types of events. Cable coverage of the landing was also just a feature of a larger news segment, as opposed to a dedicated event. And let’s not forget that, for TV viewers, coverage was competing with heavy-hitting Olympic events like the men’s 100m Track final, Gymnastics, Beach Volleyball, and others.
Still, it’s a monumental occasion when online viewership for such a large one-time event surpasses the standard lean-back cable experience. And for me, at least, it was exponentially more engaging and exciting. Ustream’s awesome social features like Check-in and Chat let me converse with others watching the event in real-time across the globe, and encouraged me to invite friends to the stream to share the experience with me. Plus, since I was already on my PC, I was able to geek out about how cool the Curiosity rover is and learn about what NASA plans to do during the mission.
All in all, Sunday’s events have me more excited than ever for the future. Not just the future of space exploration (although that’s undeniably cool), but also for the future of engaging, social, real-time coverage of important events that leverage the interactive nature of the Web to bring something to the experience that cable TV can’t. | [
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Symphyocladia latiuscula ( ) 1941
Symphyocladia latiuscula (Harvey) Yamada 1941: 215
Published in: Yamada, Y. (1941). Notes on some Japanese algae IX. Scientific Papers of the Institute of Algological Research, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 2: 195-215, 15 figs, pls 40-48.
Publication date: February 1941
Status of name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Rytiphlaea latiuscula Harvey
Type locality: Hakodate (Masuda & al. 1995: 200). Lectotype: Dr J. Morrow; May 1854; TCD (Masuda & al. 1995: 200, fig.32).
Intertidal and subtidal; epiphytic and epilithic (Kim et al. 2010). - (13 Aug 2010) - Wendy Guiry
This is a marine species.
Ardré, F. (1973). Remarques sur la structure et les affinités des Symphyocladia (Rhodomelacées, Céramiales). Botaniste 56: 19-54.
Belous O.C., Titlyanova, T.B. & Titlyanov E.A. (2013). [Marine plants of Trinity Bay and adjacent waters (Peter the Great Bay, Sea of Japan)]. pp. -263. Vladivostok: Dal'nauka. [in Russian]
Boo, S.M. & Ko, Y.D. (2012). Marine plants from Korea. pp. 5-233, many col. photographs. Seoul: Marine & Extreme Genome Research Centre Program. [in Korean]
Kloczcova, N.G. (1996). Flora vodoroslei makrofitov Tatarskogo Proliva i osobennosti ee formirovanija [Macrophyte algal flora of Tatars Gulf (Sea of Japan) and peculiarities of its formation]. pp. 1-289. Vladivostock: Dalnauka. [in Russian]
Masuda, M., Kudo, T., Kawaguchi, S. & Guiry, M.D. (1995). Lectotypification of some marine red algae described by W. H. Harvey from Japan. Phycological Research 43: 191-202, 34 figs.
Nam, K.W. & Kang, P.J. (2012). Algal flora of Korea. Volume 4, Number 4. Rhodophyta: Ceramiales: Rhodomelaceae: 18 genera including Herposiphonia. pp. [1-6], 1-178, figs 1-102. Incheon: National Institute of Biological Resources.
Xia Bangmei [Xia, B.-M.] (2011). Flora algarum marinarum sinicarum Tomus II Rhodophyta No. VII Ceramiales Rhodomelaceae. pp. [i]-xxi, 1-212, pls I-XIII. Beijing: Science Press.
Created: 12 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 26 October 2016 by M.D. Guiry
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Choi, D.S. & Lee, I.K. (1991). Morphology and reproduction of Symphyocladia latiuscula (Harvey) Yamada (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae) in Korea. Korean Journal of Botany 34: 59-66.
Matsuyama, K. & Masaki, T. (1975). Culture studies of Symphyocladia latiuscula (Rhodophyceae: Rhodomelaceae). Bulletin of the Faculty of Fisheries Hokkaido University 25: 265-272.
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A MEDIC has slammed his insurance company for refusing to cover his dying wife’s pain relief.
Expat Iain Renfrew, 48, who worked as a radiographer for 20 years, has been left ‘almost bankrupt’ by the company Mapfre’s refusal to pay up for his wife, who died of breast cancer last year.
Carol Pickard, 54 – who also worked in healthcare for more than two decades as a nurse – died at the Virgen de las Nieves hospital in Granada, on July 12.
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The couple’s nightmare experience of Spain’s ‘healthcare lottery’ began last March when Carol became seriously ill.
While Iain, 48, was working in Oxford in the UK, Carol began to experience severe stabbing abdominal pains and found a lump under her arm.
When Iain returned to Spain the following week, the couple made their first visit to their local doctor, in their village of Las Pilas de Fuente de Soto.
The doctor initially diagnosed her with gastritis, but as Carol’s symptoms worsened the couple made a second visit and were told she was merely suffering from ‘abdominal cramps’.
“My wife disagreed with this diagnosis straight away,” said Iain. “She was a trained nurse and she knew what abdominal cramps looked like. But there was nothing we could do.”
After another month in agony, with her symptoms getting worse by the day, the couple went to the Hospital de Alta Resolucion, in Alcala la Real where they were told Carol had gallstones.
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“They weren’t interested in the slightest,” insisted Iain.
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“Mapfre has refused to pay for any of the treatment, not even the pain relief,” said Renfrew.
“I don’t think that if my wife had received proper treatment and had been diagnosed properly to start with, that it would have changed the eventual outcome.
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“Carol’s daughter was actually on her way to the hospital when Carol died. If my wife had lived a little longer, her daughter would have been able to see her one last time.
British medical journal ‘The Lancet’ has recently slammed a dramatic fall in Spanish healthcare standards following drastic 30% of cuts over the last few years.
“I don’t have anything against the Spanish people, my wife and I adored living here. But the system has failed us,” continued Iain.
“My wife was treated as nothing more than rubbish and for that I can never forgive this country.”
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George MacKay has won this year's British Potato Industry Award for his leading role in potato breeding and genetic research over a 40-year career.
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When it comes to on-page SEO, there are three main categories:
- Content factors – optimised copy and content
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- Site architecture – structural elements such as internal linking, mobile usability and site speed
You may have heard the phrase ‘content is king’, but this is still very much relevant today! Page content remains at the heart of on-page SEO; your on-site content tells both users and search engines what your business and website is about.
The first step in creating high quality content is to pick out relevant keywords and topics. Conducting keyword research is crucial here, as well as checking competitors to see what they are writing about.
Google Trends is a great tool to use here as you can find topics that are currently trending and are increasing in Google searches.The next phase is to consider what stage of the content funnel your content falls into in regards to the customer journey and the user’s intent.
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While it is easy to fall victim to the allure of the gambling industry, it is also possible to make money responsibly. While the stock market may seem like gambling, it requires skill and knowledge. Even paying life insurance premiums amounts to gambling; winnings are paid to beneficiaries, losses are kept by the insurance company. Think of the insurance company as a bookmaker setting the odds based on actuarial data. It is important to understand the underlying logic behind gambling, or you could end up making a poor decision.
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Shah Rukh Khan and Anand L Rai’s dwarf drama is set to begin shooting by next year. The filmmaker is planning to shoot the film in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Rai has apparently left for Meerut on a recce. The film is yet untitled but the release date of December 21 is final. On the other hand, Rakesh Roshan is working on the script of ‘Krrish 4’ and has set up a shooting schedule of April and May 2017. The Roshans’ film will clash with SRK-Anand’s movie in December 2018 as they plan to release ‘Krrish 4’ at the same time. Their other films, ‘Raees’ and ‘Kaabil’ are releasing on January 26, 2017. | [
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At Rollei we offer you a wide range Viltrox brand lenses at. For example, in our range you will find various focal lengths for the following mounts from different camera manufacturers. These include Sony E, Canon EF, Nikon Z and Fuji X mount cameras.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Three senators with differing political views are working behind the scenes to rescue troubled climate legislation.
Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., together with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut independent, said Wednesday they would work with the White House to patch together a bill that could pass the Senate. Meanwhile, a key Senate committee was considering advancing the bill without Republican participation.
“Our effort is to try to reach out to broaden the base of support,” Kerry said at an afternoon news conference. “The key here is to really negotiate once, in a sense.”
Graham, who has come under fire in his home state for his support of action on climate change, said working on legislation was a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to solve two problems: heat-trapping carbon dioxide pollution and the country’s dependence on foreign sources of fuel.
“If environmental policy is not good business policy, you will not get 60 votes,” Graham warned. “The green economy is coming. We can either follow or lead.”
The announcement came as the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for a second day delayed voting on any changes to a climate and energy bill introduced in late September by Kerry and Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., because no Republicans showed up.
Democratic aides, speaking on condition of anonymity because the decision was not final, said late Wednesday that Democrats were considering advancing the bill out of committee without Republican participation. A vote could come as early as Thursday morning, and because no Republicans are expected to be present, the measure would have to be voted on without any amendments.
Republican lawmakers are demanding a more thorough economic analysis of the measure, which would reduce heat-trapping gases by 83 percent by 2050, saying it will raise energy prices and cause job losses.
The legislation, which would set up a market for pollution permits, has also raised concerns among moderate Democrats, including Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont.
Kerry, Graham and Lieberman stressed Wednesday that their “dual track” for climate legislation would not usurp Boxer’s efforts, or the work of five other committees that have jurisdiction over energy and climate policy.
“We are all working on a strategy to get a 60-vote bill written,” said Boxer, who said that from the beginning she had asked Kerry and other senators to drum up support outside her committee.
To do so, the senators said they would take the best pieces of the Kerry-Boxer bill and add more incentives for nuclear power and offshore drilling that could bring some Republicans and moderate Democrats on board.
Tony Kreindler, a spokesman for the Environmental Defense Fund, said the three senators “have given a new life to a bipartisan process.”
Left unanswered was how long the new process would take. Kerry said he would not be bound by a specific time frame. But with a month left until 192 nations gather in Copenhagen to hammer out a new international treaty to slow global warming, the Obama administration and Democrats are under pressure to show movement on a climate bill.
The House passed its version of the bill in June.
“This is the year that we’ve got to reach out to each other and get the 60 votes to get something done,” said Lieberman. Lieberman co-authored a global warming bill last year along with former Republican Sen. John Warner of Virginia and Boxer. The measure failed to get enough votes to advance on the Senate floor.
The bill is S. 1733.
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A British Muslim family heading for Disneyland was barred from boarding a flight to Los Angeles by US authorities at London’s Gatwick airport amid concerns of an American overreaction to the perceived terrorist threat.
US Department of Homeland Security officials provided no explanation for why the country refused to allow the family of 11 to board the plane even though they had been granted travel authorization online ahead of their planned 15 December flight.
Senior politicians have been drawn into the case, warning that a growing number of British Muslims are being barred from the US without being told the reason for their exclusion.
Aides to the prime minister, David Cameron, have promised that he will examine the case, which comes as a leading community group in the US has warned that Muslims are being subject to “an unprecedented and dramatic increase” in violent and hostile incidents. Advocates attribute this increase to the recent terror attacks in Paris and the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California.
Comments by the Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump calling for a ban on all Muslims entering the US have also contributed to the tense atmosphere.
PresidentObama alluded to these comments in a speech earlier this month. “We betray our most noble past as well if we were to deny the possibility of movement, the possibility of progress, if we were to let cynicism consume us and fear overwhelm us,” Obama said.
The case of the family from London who were turned back at the airport has been raised by the British Labour MP Stella Creasy who believes a lack of information from US authorities is fuelling resentment within British Muslim communities.
“Online and offline discussions reverberate with the growing fear UK Muslims are being ‘trumped’ – that widespread condemnation of Donald Trump’s call for no Muslim to be allowed into America contrasts with what is going on in practice,” Creasy writes in an article for the Guardian. She said she was in contact with at least one other constituent who had had a similar experience.
US homeland security did not respond to a request for comment on why the family had been stopped from entering the country.
The family planned to visit cousins in southern California and go to Disneyland and Universal Studios, but they were turned away by US officials while at the departure lounge.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said Cameron would consider the issues raised in Creasy’s letter and respond in due course. The prime minister has already described Trump’s remarks as “ stupid, divisive and wrong ”.
Mohammad Tariq Mahmood was one of the family members turned away from the flight. He was travelling with his brother and nine of their children. Mahmood told the Guardian that no officials had told them why their entry was barred, but he thinks the reason is “obvious”.
“It’s because of the attacks on America – they think every Muslim poses a threat,” Mahmood said.
He said the children had been counting down the days to the trip for months, and were devastated not to be able to visit their cousins as planned.
He said that the airline told them that they would not be refunded the $13,340 cost of their flights. They were also forced to return everything they bought at the airport’s duty-free shops before being escorted from the airport.
“I have never been more embarrassed in my life. I work here, I have a business here. But we were alienated,” Mahmood said.
Creasy, having “hit a brick wall” in her own attempts to get answers from the American embassy, has asked the prime minister to press US officials for an explanation for the Mahmood family’s exclusion.
She has also asked him to clarify whether the UK monitors the numbers and ethnic or religious background of those who are blocked from travelling, to “help reassure all UK citizens that no discrimination on the grounds of faith is happening at UK airports”.
Two days after the family was stopped from boarding their flight, another British traveller, Ajmal Mansoor, an imam and lecturer based in Bristol, was turned away from boarding a flight to New York.
“USA has the right to issue and revoke visa – I fully understand that,” Mansoor wrote in a Facebook post. “However not forwarding any reasons infuriates ordinary people. It does not win the hearts and minds of people, it turns them off. I am amazed how irrational these processes are but does USA care about what you and I think? I don’t think so!”
The US embassy in London did not immediately respond to requests for a comment.
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I remember years back being a part of a community/group that were a very loving, giving community.
There was only one problem.
Something in my gut said they were off.
Something about them wasn't setting right with me and I knew that I needed to make a change.
Where they an occult? Were the sacrificing babies?
However they had something that I saw could be detrimental to my future.
They had this very dangerous mentality.
Now let me back up a bit. In my early 20's, I began to realize that I would want a life that was very big. I knew I wanted to touch the masses with my gift of love.
I had no idea what that would look like though. I thought I wanted to be a minister, or a public speaker.
Then I thought the way to do it, would be to become a very successful actress.
Now I'm a dating/relationship expert, a path much better than any I had anticipated.
However when I was a part of this group, there was something about their mentality that made my stomach turn.
While they all professed to wanting to live a "big life", I saw very little of them actually going after this life they dreamed of.
It was almost as if there was this unspoken thought process that said "one day it will come."
My gut told me differently.
My gut said they would be sitting around, doing the same thing and that their "one day" would never arrive.
Many years later, I found my gut to be right.
While I had lots of zest and a desire for a life that would be incredibly impactful on the world, something inside of me told me there was a lot I had to change.
The quickest way I knew to do this, was to get my hand on every book that resonated with the path I could feel, yet not necessarily clearly see.
I remember the days of my friends who were also single like myself and them enjoying their weekends filled with brunches, laying out by the pool and lots of drinking.
I however did something different.
There was no doubt that if you wanted to find Arica, you could find her at a Barnes & Noble with a cup of coffee sitting next to her and my face buried in a book.
I became obsessed with reading. I devoured books as if they were dark chocolate and it became a huge part of my lifestyle.
Now you may be wondering.... "Where does this dangerous mentality come in?"...
The most dangerous mentality is this, thinking things will just come and you won't need to change.
What we have in our lives are either a byproduct of our thoughts or unfortunate circumstances due to life.
However we have the power and the capability to create change and to bring into our lives the things we want.
I did a survey amongst a group of men and 50% of them said that they "if it's meant to me it will happen" in terms of them finding love.
Cinderella had to escape the cellar to get to the ball. The prince had to come for Snow White in order for the spell to be broken with his kiss.
This "que sera" mentality is fairytale like, yet at least the fairytales knew that action was required.
Listen, don't fall into the trap that love is going to show up on your doorstep while you're lying on the couch eating a bag of Doritos.
Nah. Change will be required, action will be necessary.
Don't fall for the dangerous mentality that things will show up and that if it's meant to be it will happen.
Your desire is far more powerful than that.
Desire is your compass, it will lead and direct you.
To ignore it and allow complacency to poison you with a nonchalant mentality towards love will be to your detriment.
Change isn't your enemy and it's not something thats too far out of reach.
Open yourself up to grow, position yourself for love to have access.
Do something, but whatever you do, don't allow the dangerous mentality of "things will just come" creep in.
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