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Update Amber! Update! I have not been updating lately. I am a bad person. But I will try! Tonight I am going to the high school hockey game! I am super excited. Nikki, Jon, and Smash are coming. It was just going to be us girls, but Jon wanted to come. Which I am really happy about. I was surprised because he told me that he doesn’t like hockey. I guess he wanted to be with me. So I am pretty happy.What else is new? I don’t think anything really. Actually, I am kind of hungry. I could probably help that by getting something to eat! But what? I don’t think we have too much around here.I am really sick of having 3 email accounts. I should shut the other 2 down. I get so much junk mail. FREE SEX! Like I couldn’t get free sex anyways.But I think I am going to go read and eat now. Have a nice day!


I am a theoretical physicist at the Paris Centre for Cosmological Physics. I love thinking about physics and communicating it to the public. My research has focused on topics including cosmology, superstring theory, and particle physics.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Paris Centre for Cosmological Physics
Postdoctoral Researcher, Lorentz Institute for Theoretical Physics
Postdoctoral Researcher, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory


D4.7 Experimental determination of macro-kinetic calcination/carbonation data for the investigated Chinese and reference raw meal qualities
A micro-fluidized bed thermogravimetric analysis (MFB-TGA) method based on real-time mass measurement of solid sample inside a fluidized bed was developed. This technique was used to measure the fast reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation in calcium looping with similar characteristics of a strong mass and heat transfer in the fluidized bed reactor. The effects of particle size, temperature, and CO2 concentration on the fast reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation were investigated. The experimental data measured upon MFB-TGA were interpreted with a K-L two-phase fluidized bed model to evaluate the effect of gas exchange between the bubble phase and the emulsion phase on the carbonation kinetics. We concluded that the kinetics of CaO carbonation measured by MFB-TGA were faster than those measured via regular TGA. The reaction rate constant (ks) was 8.0×10−10 m4/(mol·s), the activation energy of the carbonation reaction was near zero, and the reaction was first order when the CO2 concentration was within 50 vol% (1 bar). This MFB-TGA method provides a new experimental idea and method for measuring gas–solid reaction kinetics occurring inside fluidized bed reactors.


There are no further releases of 3.0.x (i.e. a 3.0.3) planned at this time.
CDT 3.1 is planned to be released at the same time as Eclipse 3.2. Current plan items are here. This release of the Callisto simultaneous release that involves the Eclipse platform, the CDT, and eight other projects.
CDT 4.0 will be released in the summer 2007. This will be a major release that will feature better multi-language support, project creation templates, amongst other improvements.


Once we had central air conditioning installed, I didn’t think we needed to hang on to the old window air conditioning units.
- I told my husband I was going to put them in the newspaper and try to get some of our money back.
He didn’t think this was a wise thing to do. He asked me what we were going to do if the central air conditioning didn’t work well. The central air conditioning unit had better work so well that it would feel like winter instead of summer. If it didn’t work well this summer, the HVAC company was going to pay to have it replaced. I wanted to get rid of the window air conditioning units. He told me we may need them for the upstairs bedrooms. The HVAC technician told us that since we didn’t get excellent to those two rooms, we probably would have poor air conditioning. I frowned, knowing he may be right, but I didn’t want the window air conditioning units in the windows all winter long. I knew there was insulation around them, but there was still a small draft. That was one reason we installed central air conditioning. My husband kept coming up with odd reasons to keep them, but the only reason I had was to use them in the upstairs bedrooms. He promised he would carry them upstairs, and we could store them in the closets until we needed them. As much as I hated to admit it, he was probably right. I helped him carry the air conditioning units upstairs, and we tucked them away in a closet.


It has been an accredited laboratory by ACCREDIA since 18.11.2010, and is currently the only one in Italy accredited for:
The updated list and all the accredited tests are directly available at the following Link.
Accreditation is based on the technical competency of the laboratory in carrying out specific tests or determining types of tests and assessing the quality system of the laboratory. Accredia accreditation exclusively regards the tests and does not imply the certification of the products on which the tests are carried out.
For further information consult www.accredia.it


Commercial-scale Grid Back-up Systems
NDCPower’s EOS Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) modules utilize a liquid fuel to provide power for critical systems. Unlike traditional battery back-up systems, EOS Uninterruptible Power Supply modules can be refueled to ensure reliable power during extended grid interruptions. In addition, the EOS modules utilize alcohol-based fuels and do not produce CO2, ensuring renewable, sustainable green-power operation.
NDCProvides complete systems, service, and training to ensure seamless integration into data centers, telecom installations, medical centers, and other commercial facilities with critical electric power dependence.
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Event Tracing Samples
The Platform Software Development Kit (SDK) contains complete event tracing samples. These samples are located in the Samples\WinBase\EventTrace directory. The root of this path is the base installation directory of the PSDK. You can download the PSDK from https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A55B6B43-E24F-4EA3-A93E-40C0EC4F68E5.
The following table describes the samples contained in the Samples\WinBase\EventTrace directory.
|TraceDmp||An event trace consumer. It decodes the event data using the format information obtained from WMI and outputs the data in a .csv file.|
|TraceDp||Uses the event trace provider API to provide event trace data to the logger or a consumer.|
|TraceLog||Uses the event trace controller API to manage logging sessions.|
For detailed descriptions, see the Readme.txt file included with these samples.


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Emmys.com required a migration of two Drupal 6 sites (emmys.com and emmys.tv) into one main Drupal 7 site emmys.com. The project required an entire site re-build and restructuring with a large amount of content and images. Furthermore, the site was expected to receive 3 Million page hits on Primetime Emmys Show night. The project was on a very tight timeline and had at one point 13 developers working to complete the project. The site was completed on time and was able to withstand the 3.5 Million page hits and 719k unique visitors!
Sill Media's role was the co-lead developer specifically working on site-building and front-end theming.


QANTAS HEAVY MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Gary Kyriacou was involved in architectural design services, including concept and detailed design for the redevelopment of the heavy maintenance facility at the Qantas Maintenance Base, Tullamarine. The objective of the projective was to provide a facility appropriate for Qantas’s new fleet of aircraft.
The scope of works included the design of replacement Aircraft Maintenance Docking facilities and associated locker rooms, the refurbishment of existing offices, and the design of a new mezzanine floor within Hangar 101 at the Tullamarine Maintenance Facility.
This project was completed whilst Gary was a Director with HBO+EMTB.
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Gilgit-Baltistan government is executing small power generation projects to overcome energy shortage.
Foundation stone of 3.5 MW Hydel Power Project at Bagrote will be laid tomorrow [Friday].
Ground breaking ceremony of one MW Hydel power station in Danyore will also be performed the same day.
Both power projects would be completed at a cost of 645 million rupees.
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman will perform ground breaking of these projects.


This work would not be possible without the support of many individual reviewers and experts that offered contributions and critical feedback. They are (in alphabetical order):
Bart De Win
The Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM) was originally developed, designed, and written by Pravir Chandra (chandra-at-owasp-dot-org), an independent software security consultant. Creation of the first draft was made possible through funding from Fortify Software, Inc. This document is currently maintained and updated through the OpenSAMM Project led by Pravir Chandra. Since the initial release of SAMM, this project has become part of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).


AIDs Walk Austin
dinner cruise on the lake
Friday, August 10, 5:30–7:30 pm.
Sunday, August 12, 3 pm. Clayton Gibson will be giving a presentation on the work of the QWELL Community Foundation.


Los Banos Courthouse
MVE played a crucial role in the Los Banos Courthouse project by providing land surveying services. Swinerton, the general contractor, oversaw the construction process on behalf of the client, the Superior Court of California. The project involved the development of a 29,511-square-foot facility, which was successfully completed in 2017. Through effective collaboration between MVE and Swinerton, the Los Banos Courthouse project met the requirements and expectations of the client, delivering a high-quality judicial facility.
Los Banos, CA


I'm trying to get some homebrew running, and I need the 1.50 kernel installed to do it. I have a Japanese phat.
My question is this: will any 1.50 work to install the kernel? Or do I need to get the Japanese 1.50? If I do need the Japanese version, where would I get it?
I had the 1.50 kernel installed a couple years ago, but it isn't there anymore, since I'm not running 3.50 (or whatever I had back then) anymore.
Any help would be much appreciated.


Health and Safety Management
Health and Safety Management is the process of creating and implementing policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the environment in a maintenance operation. It involves identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and developing strategies to reduce or eliminate them. Health and Safety Management also includes training personnel on safety protocols, monitoring compliance, and conducting regular safety audits. It is an essential part of any maintenance operation, as it helps to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the environment.


Alcohol Policy UK evaluation: short user survey
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Alcohol Academy evaluation: additional short survey
The Alcohol Academy has also carried out other activity with the aim of supporting alcohol harm reduction. The survey seeks views of those familiar with the Academy and its functions to help assess its impact to date.


We have only a few missions:
This is the easy part.
Simply call us at 289-600-7540 or flip us an email to learn about our professional fuel cleaning services. We will ask you a few questions such as your concerns, fuel volume and site address. Based on your response, we discuss some basic options regarding your fuel and make arrangements for a site visit.
The purpose of the site visit is to sample the fuel, discuss options, ascertain site conditions and generally to get to know you as a client.
Uless we have prior experience at the site, we generally will not quote a job until the site visit has been completed.
The fuel samples will be analysed visually, checked for moisture content and particulate.
A fuel analysis report will be generated and emailed to you.
If work is required, we will also provide a written quote.
There is generally no charge for the site visit and fuel analysis if the site is in the Greater Toronto Area. If a charge is to apply, it will generally be for travel time and will be quoted prior to any site visit.
The fuel polishing process is based on cleaning the fuel to specific ISO particulate levels which are outlined in the quote. Unless otherwise indicated, the fuel will be treated with Fuel Right Conditioner prior to polishing.
Once the polishing process is complete, a fuel report is issued indicating the fuel condition for particulate and moisture and recommendations to maintain the fuel at acceptable specifications.
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Try this: update to WordPress 4.2 beta 2 and drag the “Press This” to your bookmark bar. Visit a URL that you like and poof. I just did that on a Flickr photo and I was able to select the image… Continue Reading →
I svn’ed the latest 2.9 beta on my blog, so far so good. It’s visually the same as 2.8 so I think user acceptance will be good.
I’m now using Firefox 3.5 beta 4. They bumped up the version from 3.1 beta 3 to 3.5 beta 4. Beta 3 worked really well so I expect beta 4 to be “betterer”.


Sounds like you have a leak somewhere you can add some fuel dye and get a dye light and find the leak that way.
January, 2, 2012 AT 9:55 PM
I showed my car to garage they told to change fuel filter and check. Should I change fuel filter?
January, 2, 2012 AT 10:00 PM
So they said the fuel filter was leaking?
January, 2, 2012 AT 10:10 PM
They just told to change fuel filter and check and still it smells then it might be a leak. SO is fuel filter like a air filter?
January, 2, 2012 AT 10:18 PM
Yes all the fuel filter filters the fuel coming from the take like the air filter filters the air coming into the engine. If it smells like a leak unless the fuel filter is leaking then I dint know how replacing it would stop that smell.I would try out the fuel dye and the light.
January, 2, 2012 AT 10:25 PM
My car the fuel tank is behind so I got a air filter type. Is that call fuel filter?
January, 2, 2012 AT 10:35 PM
Does the filter hook to the pressure line coming off the fuel tank?
January, 2, 2012 AT 10:39 PM
Yea because its like a air filter in the fuel tank where all fuel pipes r there. So tht is tht fuel filter?
January, 3, 2012 AT 12:13 AM
I have no info on your car because its a european model I only have info on cars sold in the usa. But iam still trying to help you here. Do you have a pic of what your talking about?


The consultative meeting on the annual development program for the year 22-2021 in the P&D department continued for the second day today. In today’s meeting, a detailed review of the annual development program of health, irrigation, and agriculture departments was given. The meeting was chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan. The meeting was attended by P&D officials, including secretaries of relevant departments.
The meeting also reviewed the progress made so far on the annual development program for the year 2020-21. After completion of work on ADP for the year 2021-22, a brief will be given to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Priority has been given to complete the ongoing development projects in the year 22-2021


The energy transferred to a copper surface by bombardment with Xe+, Ar+, and He+ ions with kinetic energies in the range 100-4000 eV has been studied by our group in previous experiments. There were significant experimental uncertainties for that data at energies below about 200 eV. The present investigation overlaps the previous work, extends the energy range to 10 eV, and includes data for Ne+. Particular emphasis is placed on the energy range below 200eV. A specially designed ion source was employed in these experiments. A polycrystalline copper film deposited onto a highly sensitive calorimeter was used as the target material. The results show that the Xe+ ion deposits more than 97% of its energy over the entire range investigated whereas the lighter ions deposit a decreasing fraction of their energy below about 1 keV. The decrease is largest for the lightest ion (He+). In all cases the deposited energy is about or more than 70% of the incident energy. It will be shown that the present results are in agreement with previous measurements for copper and are qualitatively in good agreement with computer calculations using the TRIM.SP code. © 1992 Springer-Verlag.


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In April 2005, the US Corps of Engineers, Alaska District awarded a contract to ChemTrack to provide remediation services at the former Garrison Pad FUDS site at Moses Point, Alaska. The project site is located in the arctic region and has a limited work season. The site is only accessible by barge or air.
Previous site activities at the site resulted in several areas containing soil impacted by diesel range organics (DRO), Residual Range Organics (RRO), lead, tar/asphalt material, buried debris and buried (full and empty) drums. The general scope of work for this project included the following activities:
- excavation and proper disposal of contaminated soils/materials/buried debris
- conducting confirmational analytical sampling at excavation areas
- surveying the confirmational sampling locations and excavation boundaries
- constructing a land farming treatment cell for management of diesel contaminated soil
- properly containerizing, transportation and disposal of waste designated for off-site disposal
- site restoration/revegetation of excavation areas.


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12335546 - Stuck Inside
The urge is growing, outside is looking so tempting. But the objects inside the house see me, they're trying to hold me back. Does being stuck inside make me go crazy???
Before the quarantine we worked on a video project for Daan's class where I shot some try out material of close ups. These video's I combined with new material I shot that day from inside my house.


I think I will hit the #NaNoWriMo 50k threshold in 10 days, but I won’t have a complete draft. I am a little sad about this. Publishing is such a long road, even after you have a finished manuscript. And I am not getting any younger here. So I am not going to hibernate or nap. I’m going to write.


Electric transmission line condition monitoring solution
The transmission line grow rapidly. So it need more time of line patrol maintenance work of the operators, and master the surrounding environment condition information real-time.
LoRa extreme distance and low power consumption characteristics, solve the data long distance transmission in a complex environment problem, through all kinds of detector and acquisition equipment, etc. installed in the transmission line, digital acquisition of all kinds of information of power line, ensure real time control of the running state of the transmission line to ensure the safe operation of power grid.


Meeting of the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense
A Manhattan Project for Biodefense: Taking Biological Threats Off the Table
Thursday, July 11th
9:00AM – 3:45PM
58 E. 68th Street
New York, New York
Join Dr. Lenny Moise (Scientific Director, Vaccine Research) as he attends a meeting of the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense, “A Manhattan Project for Biodefense: Taking Biological Threats Off the Table.” The event is scheduled for July 11 in New York, NY.
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
At the onset of World War II, the United States started a research and development effort to produce the world’s first nuclear weapons.
Military and federal agencies, academia, industry, government contractors, predecessors of today’s national laboratories, worked together with the city of Manhattan and other localities.
This meeting will discuss a Manhattan Project for Biodefense – a national, public-private research and development undertaking to defend the Nation against biological threats. These threats include biological warfare, bioterrorism, and infectious disease pandemics.
To learn more about this meeting and/or to RSVP, please visit Blue Ribbon Study Panel’s official event page.


|Minimum 18 inches
|Maximum 500 Kgs
|Country of Origin
|Made in India
The bomb basket is intended to place the IED while transporting the bomb to a safe disposal area. It provides safety to the bomb technician and public in case of any accidental explosion.
The Bomb Basket direct primary fragments surrounding the explosive upwards through the opening on top
● Glowing color for clear visibility to all personnel - Orange.● The Explosive rating of Bomb Basket is minimum 2 kg TNT equivalent for single use.


What are the Duties of Ship’s Company Security Officer (CSO)?
Under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), every shipping company is required to appoint a company security officer, who would take care of the ship’s safety and security.
The company security officer designated by a company would be responsible for one or more than one ships, depending on the number and types of ships the company operates. This responsibility is clearly identified.
Every shipping company assigns a set of responsibilities for the company security officer depending of the type of ships and cargo which the company operates. However, basic responsibilities of company security officer remain the same.
Responsibilities of company security officer (CSO)
- Ship security plan (SSP) along with ship security assessment (SSA), play an important role in ensuring the security of the ship. The company security officer is responsible for carrying out the ship security plan in an efficient manner.
- Using the data acquired from the ship security assessment (SSA), the company security officer would advise on various threats which are likely to be encountered by the ship and would also decide the ship security level.
- The company security officer (CSO) would arrange for internal audits and reviews of security activities.
- On the basis of various observations and results from the ship security assessment, the company security officer would make developments in the ship’s security plan.
- He would also seek for the approval to the submissions made on the basis of the results of the assessments
- He would also modify the ship security plan to get rid of deficiencies in the security measures and to satisfy security requirements of each ship. Thereafter, he would ensure that the plan is implemented and maintained in the best possible manner.
- Company security officer would take measures to enhance security awareness and vigilance in his staff and also among ship personnel
- He would also arrange for the initial and subsequent verifications of the ship by the administration or the recognized security organization
- He would ensure that adequate training is provided to those responsible for the security of the ship
- In case deficiencies and non-conformities are found during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verification of compliance, the security officer would address and deal with them to the earliest
- He would ensure consistency between security requirements and safety requirements of the ship
- He would see to it that an effective communication and cooperation between the ship security officer and relevant port facility security officer is maintained
- In case security plan of a sister ship or fleet security system is used, he would make sure that the plan for each ship would reflect the ship-specific information accurately
- Company security officer would also ensure that the an alternative, equivalent arrangement for safety of each ship is implemented and maintained
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Werk #13509: Fix impossible host renaming if uninvolved sites have changes
|Titel||Fix impossible host renaming if uninvolved sites have changes|
|Checkmk-Editon||Checkmk Raw (CRE)|
|Kompatibilität||Kompatibel - benötigt kein manuelles Eingreifen|
If a host was renamed on page "Properties of MYHOST" via "Hosts" - "Rename", the renaming operation was not possible if any site in distributed environment had pending changes.
This leaded to situations where no more renaming was possible, e.g. if remote sites where continuous disabled.
From now on, only the central site and the site the renamed host is monitored on must have no pending changes.Zur Liste aller Werks


Advanced monitoring and process control technology for coal-fired power plants
Y. Yan, University of Kent, UK
To meet increasingly stringent standards on combustion efficiency and pollutant emissions and to maintain fuel flexibility, advanced monitoring and control technologies have become highly desirable in the power generation industry. This chapter describes the current state in the development of such technologies for the optimised operation of coal-fired power stations. Monitoring issues that are covered are concerned with the operation of fuel bunkers, pulverising mills, pulverised fuel injection systems, and furnaces. Other issues such as on-line particle sizing, flame stability monitoring, on-line fuel tracking, ...


OBEY - Meltdown Skull Men's Tee, Gold
Features a nuclear meltdown at the Obey skull plant. Regular fit tee in heavyweight cotton jersey.
Medium measures 20" wide x 29" long
Large measures 21" wide x 30" long
X-Large measures 22" wide x 31" long
Measurements are taken in inches and are approximate.
Chest measurements are taken from armpit to armpit.
Length measurements are taken from the top of shoulders to the bottom hemline.


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Measurement of the t t ¯ production cross section in the eμ channel in proton-proton collisions at √s = 7 and 8 TeV
Abstract: The inclusive cross section for top quark pair production is measured in proton-proton collisions at s=7 and 8 TeV, corresponding to 5.0 and 19.7 fb−1, respectively, with the CMS experiment at the LHC. The cross ...
Search for s channel single top quark production in pp collisions at √s = 7 and 8 TeV
A search is presented for single top quark production in the s channel in proton-proton collisions with the CMS detector at the CERN LHC in decay modes of the top quark containing a muon or an electron in the final state. ...


Safety is Our Top Priority
Safety standards serve as a baseline, not a benchmark
Because our people and our communities are at the core of everything we do, our company is committed to achieving a zero-injury and zero-citation safety culture by implementing proven safety processes and procedures at our quarries and plants. At Rogers Group, industry safety standards serve as a baseline, not a benchmark, and as a result, we’re proud to have one of the very best safety ratings in the industry.
How do we achieve our safety goals? By practicing our core values of placing the highest value on our employees, unwavering integrity, and excellence in every undertaking. Every shift at our plants begins with a safety meeting, during which we perform task safety analyses, review company-wide communications, and discuss incidents and “near misses” in an effort to improve future performance.


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This inspection was undertaken at the Tradebe (Inutec Ltd) premises on the Winfrith licensed site. Tradebe is a tenant on the site. My inspection focused on the themes of fire safety management and practical fire safety provision. A number of issues from previous fire safety inspections were followed-up to confirm an adequate response had been made by the company. I completed a walk-down of selected facilities primarily in the B4 complex.
The site gave access throughout the day to relevant personnel and subject area experts. The personnel I engaged with were both enthusiastic and focused in providing a good level of fire safety within their areas of control. Accompanying me throughout the inspection was the SHEQ Manager, SHE Advisor and the Magnox FSC. All were able to provide answers to questions and provide evidence of the fire safety arrangements throughout the site.
During my inspection, I challenged those accompanying me, and others about procedures and approaches to the practical application of maintaining adequate fire safety provision. I questioned personnel to test effectiveness and knowledge of arrangements. I examined a series of documents prior to my arrival on site.
It was clear that Tradebe Inutec is an organisation which takes fire safety seriously and is given the due consideration it deserves. During both the walk-down and the meetings held during the day I did identify a number of areas for improvement with the application of the expected fire safety strategy. I also identified a number of examples of industry good practice. I was particularly impressed with the recent fire alarm and detection system in a number of areas within the B4 complex and the intention to complete all other areas in the near future.
I am of the opinion that Inutec Ltd displayed a positive appreciation of the importance of effective fire safety measures within the facilities that I inspected and that they demonstrate a positive approach to achieving compliance with the relevant legislation.
The inspection involved a combination of examining how fire safety is managed, reviewing the content of the building Fire Risk Assessment and physically walking through selected areas and speaking with staff. Although the inspection identified a number of areas for improvement and consideration by the site management, the overarching impression was one of a suitable and sufficient arrangements being implemented and a satisfactory level of importance being placed on the provision of the required standards for conventional fire safety arrangements.
The inspection identified a number of areas of industry good practice along with a number of areas for improvement that were communicated to Tradebe to address and consider, prior to the next fire safety inspection. Overall I concluded that the fire safety arrangements were adequate.


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The VERTREAT™ activated sludge design is uniquely suited to varied operating environments because of its vertical underground reactor. The small footprint of the plant allows it to be designed for restricted space configurations, and for the plant to be fully enclosed.
The VERTREAT™ process was selected for its compatibility with sustainable infrastructure principles. The key features of the VERTREAT™ design include low long-term operating costs, superior energy efficiency (~50% that of a conventional plant), and the ability to capture and treat off-gases from the reactor to mitigate against odours, allowing the plant to be sited close to populated centres.
The plant is scheduled for completion in 2011.
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Russian hydro turbine manufacturer Power Machines OJSC has signed a contract with Turkish company DSI to provide equipment for the 140-MW Kigi hydropower project.
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Commissioning of the plant — located in Turkey’s Elazig province — is expected to take place in 2016.
The company said its participation in the project is a reflection of its continued efforts to make inroads in the Turkish market.
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The high importance of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in surface analysis is well established. In XPS, the shape of the measured peaks is affected by two classes of energy loss: extrinsic losses because of the transport of photoelectrons in the matter and intrinsic losses because of the sudden creation of the static core hole. In order to perform a quantitative, comprehensive determination of the zero-energy loss spectrum, a systematic and physically meaningful background subtraction method must be used. In this paper, we propose a universal analytical expression to model the energy loss cross section of the emitted photoelectrons for transition metals and their oxides. The proposed expression is a generalization of the well-known Tougaard's universal inelastic scattering cross section to also account for the intrinsic losses. We demonstrate the use of this to determine the primary excitation spectra of several transition metals and their oxides, and we compare the results with a more accurate calculation based on the dielectric response model for XPS.


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Talks between Russia and the United States on strategic stability in Geneva are encouraging.
Axar.az reports that the statement came from US President Joseph Biden.
On July 28, the United States and Russia held consultations on strategic stability. Russia was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and the United States by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.
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Yichen has been selected for the 2021 CCMS Summer Institute Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. That same program brought David to the US more than 10 years ago, so we are very excited about this opportunity for one member of the M4L group. Yichen will work directly with leading LLNL researchers on the development and application of cutting edge methods in computational materials science and chemistry and other related areas of computational science.
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TABLE B-2 Number of Detects and Likely Source for Analytes Detected More than Occasionally in 2007 and 2009
|Analyte||Number of detectsa||Likely major source or use|
|Chloromethane||66||54||Natural sources (ATSDR 1998, 1999)|
|Toluene||63||56||Petroleum-based fuel combustion|
|Hexane||65||53||Petroleum-based fuel combustion|
|Pentane||65||NA||Petroleum-based fuel combustion|
|Propylene||32||55||Petroleum-based fuel combustion|
|2-Butanone (MEK)||20||53||Solvent, combustion|
|n-Heptane||60||36||Petroleum-based fuel combustion|
|Octane||46||NA||Petroleum-based fuel combustion|
|Isopropyl alcohol||NA||27||Solvent, disinfectant|
|Methyl tert-butyl ether (MtBE)||29||0||Anti-knock fuel additive|
|Isooctane||17||NA||Anti-knock fuel additive|
|Cyclohexane||NA||8||Petroleum-based fuel combustion|
NOTE: NA = not analyzed.
aTotal possible detects 66 in 2007 and 57 in 2009 except 4-ethyltoluene.
for many analytes at all the measurement locations at JBB, and there did not appear to be any consistent gradients in concentration, although differing gradients exist for some analytes at some times.
During 2007, 18, 21, and 21 PCDD/F nominal 24-hour samples were collected at the guard tower/transportation field, H-6 housing/CASF, and mortar pit locations, respectively, on 20 sampling days (TO-9 method; 60 samples total). Two of the samples for the H-6 housing/CASF and mortar pit locations were obtained on the same day (about 2 hours and 20 minutes apart in starting time, respectively), and on 2 of the 20 sampling days the guard tower/transportation field was not sampled. All samples were analyzed for the seventeen 2,3,7,8-chlorinated PCDD/F congeners, with all congeners detectable in 41 or more of the 60 samples except 1,2,3,7,8,9-hexaCDF (detected in 14/60 samples).
The 2009 sampling data for PCDD/PCDFs included 19, 17, and 18 PCDD/F nominal 24-hour samples at the


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Daylight saving time is rapidly approaching. This weekend you’ll be able to “spring ahead” one hour – a small step closer to warmer weather. Daylight saving time was first implemented to make better use of natural light, allowing people to take advantage of the longer, sunnier hours of spring and summer.
Daylight saving occurs twice within a year – once in the spring and once in the fall. In the spring, we jump an hour ahead, essentially losing an hour. The fall is the opposite – we gain that hour back. An hour may not seem like very long, but research and statistics show that springing ahead and losing it can have some pretty weird side effects.
Obviously, driving drowsy isn’t safe and doesn’t just occur after the sun has set. According to a Texas A & M University study, the week after daylight saving ends there is a 7% increase in traffic accidents with a 14% increase in morning accidents – that’s crazy! Why is there a swell? “Just like when you have jet lag, your performance falls. Your cognitive abilities decrease,” explained Dr. Alfred Lewy, director of the Sleep and Mood Disorders Laboratory at Oregon Health & Science University. “Even though you’re not [necessarily] sleep deprived, your [circadian] rhythms aren’t adjusted, and that produces deficits in performance.” Read more at YahooHealth.com
According to a 2008 study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers attributed a small surge in heart attacks in the springtime to changes in people’s sleep patterns. Lack of sleep can release stress hormones that increase inflammation, which can cause more severe complications in people already at risk of having a heart attack. Even more reason to take your heart health seriously. Read more at LiveScience.com
It almost goes without saying that the drowsiness caused by daylight saving time change leads to a loss in productivity, but it also increases cyberloafing or the amount of time people spend surfing the net. A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology shows web searches related to entertainment rise sharply the Monday after the shift to daylight saving time. Those that participated in the study on average engaged in 8.4 minutes more of cyberloafing (or 20 % of the assigned task time) for every hour of interrupted sleep the night before. Read more at PSU.edu
Once your body adjusts to the time change, you may find yourself a little happier. For one thing, the sun will be shining when you leave for work. Sunlight has been shown to boost your serotonin levels, helping to elevate your mood. Definitely makes the drive to work a little more tolerable, right?
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AC GENERATOR THEORY
Hysteresis losses occur when iron cores in an AC generator are subject to effects from a
magnetic field. The magnetic domains of the cores are held in alignment with the field in
varying numbers, dependent upon field strength. The magnetic domains rotate, with respect to
the domains not held in alignment, one complete turn during each rotation of the rotor. This
rotation of magnetic domains in the iron causes friction and heat. The heat produced by this
friction is called magnetic hysteresis loss.
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Because any mechanical process experiences some losses, no AC generators can be 100 percent
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Given a 5 hp motor acting as the prime mover of a generator that has a load
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Porcupine Natural History:
The North American porcupine is the second largest rodent in North America (after the Beaver). These gentle creatures are amazingly adapted to their environment.
Porcupines can be found in open tundra, deciduous forests, and desert chaparral. Their habitat varies geographically. In the Pacific Northwest, they are primarily ground dwelling, whereas in New York State, they are mainly tree dwellers. The time on the ground varies based on the amount of ground cover for food and protection from predators.
Porcupines move slowly partly because they have short, powerful legs with long, strong claws to help them climb, and partly because they don’t need to run to find food or escape predators. They have an excellent sense of smell, but are quite near-sighted. They tend to live a fairly solitary life, except when raising the one young they have each year.
Porcupines are nocturnal, and do not have large territories, although males have larger ranges than females. They are herbivores, and love to eat buds in the spring, which are high protein, but will subsist on bark, evergreen needles, and whatever else they can find in the winter months. Trees with stripped bark is a tell-tale sign of Porcupine presence, and a common reason that land-owners do not like them.
Quills are an amazing adaptation. They are modified hairs, and cover almost every part of the body, except the belly. There are about 30,000 quills on a Porcupine. with special quills around the eyes, and extra dense quills on the tail, which they use to “slap” a predator.
It is a Myth that Porcupines can “throw” their quills, but they are quite fast with their tail, and it does not take much for the quills to attach to flesh. Quills have a small barb at the tip which serves to fasten the quill into the skin, and then will continue to work that quill into the body of the animal, either coming out the other side, or entering organs and resulting in death to the predator in the worst case scenario.
Believe it or not, Porcupines make very good swimmers because the quills are essentially hollow, filled with only a spongy tissue. They usually lay flat against the body, but when threatened, the porcupine tightens its skin, raising the quills as defense.
Like other rodents, Porcupine’s teeth continue to grow throughout their lifetime, requiring constant gnawing to wear them down. They are well adapted to gnaw the bark off of trees.
Females and males come together in October/November for mating, then go their own ways. She will have one young after 210 days. Babies weigh between 400-530g, and are nursed for about 4 months. They become independent at 5-6 months, but will not be sexually mature until 25-29 months of age (Females/males). Females disperse from their mother’s territory, while the young males will often stay in the area.
Infant care is provided by the mother alone. For the first weeks, she hides the baby at the base of a tree while she feeds and sleeps in the tree above it. By mid-October, the young is on its own for the winter. They can live up to 18 years in captivity, although the average lifespan in the wild is closer to 6 years.
Despite a pretty good defense system, Porcupines do have predators, including fishers, bobcats, coyotes, linx, wolves, and Great Horned owls.


(Pollution – Humans, Conservation of Natural Resources)
Estimates of nonpoint and point sources of nitrogen were made for 107 watersheds located in the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Quality Assessment Program study units throughout the conterminous United States. The proportions of nitrogen originating from fertilizer, manure, atmospheric deposition, sewage, and industrial sources were found to vary with climate, hydrologic conditions, land use, population, and physiography. Fertilizer sources of nitrogen are proportionally greater in agricultural areas of the West and the Midwest than in other parts of the Nation. Animal manure contributes large proportions of nitrogen in the South and parts of the Northeast. Atmospheric deposition of nitrogen is generally greatest in areas of greatest precipitation, such as the Northeast. Point sources (sewage and industrial) generally are predominant in watersheds near cities, where they may account for large proportions of the nitrogen in streams. The transport of nitrogen in streams increases as amounts of precipitation and runoff increase and is greatest in the Northeastern United States. Because no single nonpoint nitrogen source is dominant everywhere, approaches to control nitrogen must vary throughout the Nation. Watershed-based approaches to understanding nonpoint and point sources of contamination, as used by the National Water-Quality Assessment Program, will aid water-quality and environmental managers to devise methods to reduce nitrogen pollution.
Puckett, L. (1994).
U.S. Geological Survey, Water-Resources Investigations Report 94-4001.


BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) is considered an important protein that influences brain function as well as the peripheral nervous system. BDNF influences a variety of functions including: preventing death of existing brain cells, inducing the growth of new neurons (neurogenesis) and synapses, and supporting cognitive function. Low levels of BDNF are often problematic and have been linked to: Alzheimer’s, accelerated aging, poor neural development, neurotransmitter dysfunction, obesity, depression, and even schizophrenia.
BDNF is one of many neurotrophins in the brain that helps stimulate as well as manage the process of neurogenesis. Although there are a variety of neurotrophins at work in the brain, BDNF is regarded as being among the most active as well as universally important. Therefore maintaining satisfactory levels of BDNF results in optimal neurotransmission and potentially prevents a myriad of physical as well as mental diseases.
How To Increase BDNF (Brain-Derived Neutrophic Factor)
If you suspect that you may have low levels of BDNF and/or want to increase your current levels, there are some specific ways this can be done. It should also be noted that many methods that increase BDNF simultaneously increase neurogenesis.
1. Intense Exercise
If you don’t exercise much, your brain may not be producing sufficient BDNF. To increase it, you’ll want to engage in an intense exercise; the greater the intensity, the more likely BDNF production will increase. It has also been suggested that the more frequently you engage in high intensity exercise, the greater the production.
Exercising just one day at a high intensity may have an effect, but to reap the benefits, you’ll want to make it fairly consistent. By engaging in intense exercise to increase your BDNF levels, you’ll simultaneously reap the benefits associated with neurogenesis or the growth of new brain cells. Realize that there are many psychological benefits of exercise on the brain besides just increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
Most specifically, aerobic exercise within the 60% to 75% of your max heart rate should be maintained for approximately 30 minutes. Don’t expect a huge boost in BDNF after just one gym session. Some hypothesize that it may take up to a few months before you’ll experience a noticeable increase. Don’t think of BDNF like “endorphins” from exercise – think of it as a protein that increases after months of consistent effort.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21282661
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21722657
2. Intermittent Fasting or Caloric Restriction
In recent years studies have demonstrated that engaging in intermittent fasting and/or caloric restriction can likely increase a person’s lifespan and general health. One way intermittent fasting and caloric restriction help is by increasing the amount of BDNF signaling within the brain. An increase in BDNF signaling has been shown to improve cardiovascular functioning, brain health, as well as regulate glucose levels.
The mechanism by which reducing calories or fasting are able to elevate BDNF is thought to be similar to that of intense aerobic exercise. If you want to raise your BDNF levels without hitting the gym frequently, you may want to consider cutting back on the food and/or taking up a fasting protocol. Understand that intermittent fasting and caloric restriction probably won’t elevate BDNF immediately – it’s going to take some consistent effort for you to get results.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16011467
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15741046
3. Dietary modifications
One way you could be sabotaging your efforts to increase BDNF is by eating a diet high in both refined sugar and saturated fat. Research has demonstrated that both high levels of refined sugar and saturated fat can produce structural changes in the brain, particularly via neurotrophins like BDNF. Those that are on a high saturated fat and refined sugar diet tend to demonstrate noticeable reductions in both spatial learning and hippocampal functioning.
- Cut refined sugar: It’s difficult for most people to give up refined sugar due to the fact that it is addictive. Many people have reported severe sugar withdrawal symptoms, suggesting that it is likely a good idea to gradually wean yourself off of sugar rather than quitting cold turkey.
- Cut saturated fat: This is a type of fat that contains triglycerides with only saturated fatty acids. Foods with high saturated fats include: cheese, fatty meats, lard, and butter. While healthy fats may improve certain measures of health, there appears to be a negative effect from saturated fat on BDNF.
It appears as though it takes some time for a good or bad diet to affect BDNF. Studies suggest that it can take roughly 2 months before levels increase or decrease in response to diet. Not only was cognitive performance impaired as a result of high refined sugar and saturated fat, but synaptic plasticity and neurotransmitter levels took a plunge.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12088740
4. Sunlight (Vitamin D)
Another way you may be able to increase BDNF is by getting sufficient sunlight, which your body converts to Vitamin D. Adequate sunlight exposure is the single most efficient way to increase your level of Vitamin D. One study demonstrated that different seasons tend to have different effects on BDNF due to differences in ambient sunlight intake.
In an analysis of 2,851 individuals in the Netherlands, it was found that serum concentrations of BDNF increased in the spring and summer and decreased in the fall and winter. This significance in decrease was established among both males and females and upon further analysis, researchers discovered that serum BDNF levels were related to the number of hours a person was exposed to sunshine.
Year-long exposure to sufficient sunlight is thought to keep concentrations of BDNF high. However, those who do not get sunlight throughout the year may experience a decrease in BDNF levels in the months when they fail to get sunlight. While Vitamin D supplementation may not be as beneficial as direct sunlight exposure, some speculate that it could help increase levels of BDNF among those who don’t get enough sun. This may be tied to depressive feelings in winter months as well. (Read: Link between Vitamin D deficiency and depression).
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3487856/
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25138265
If you’d like to consider supplements to beef up your BDNF production, there are several options. In fact, there are likely more supplements than those included on this short list that support BDNF, but here are a few popular ones to consider.
Curcumin: Some studies have demonstrated that curcumin may promote BDNF production in the hippocampus, especially among those with brain injuries. In rodent studies, it was thought that curcumin elevated BDNF production in the hippocampal region, which created antidepressant effects and improved cognitive function. Another study demonstrated that curcumin supplementation increased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24914461
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24712702
Green tea: Those with neurodegenerative diseases typically have reduced levels of BDNF. In attempt to increase BDNF, researchers supplemented low concentrations of unfractionated green tea polyphenols as well as EGCG (their active ingredient) resulted in an increase in BDNF. An easy way to increase BDNF would be to drink green tea on a consistent basis and/or consider supplementing green tea extracts.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24508265
Omega-3 fatty acids: Many people fail to get sufficient levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. These “essential” fatty acids can only be obtained in sufficient quantities by eating seafood and fish. Unless you are eating fish at least a couple times per week, you may want to consider taking a fish oil supplement. I’ve written about the best fish oil supplements if you need some help picking one out.
The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil include DHA and EPA, but it is specifically the DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) responsible for increasing levels of BDNF. In rodents with traumatic brain injuries, supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids increased levels of BDNF within a normal range. Without supplementation, those who’ve endured brain injuries may fail to regain adequate BDNF production.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15672635
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21721919
Resveratrol: This is a supplement that has been studied for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases as well as aging. In one study, researchers examined the effects of resveratrol supplementation on the encoding of BDNF in the hippocampal region of rats. They discovered that supplementation of resveratrol resulted in increased levels of mRNA BDNF expression. The researchers concluded that the increased expression of the BDNF mRNA may result in neuroprotective effects.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21221775
6. Lose weight
There are several studies linking high body weight and obesity to decreases in production of BDNF. This may be due to the fact that those with elevated bodyweights are not engaging in fasting, caloric restriction, and/or intense cardiovascular exercise. Studies have shown that among those with metabolic syndrome, increasing the level of BDNF results in improvement in depressive symptoms.
It appears as though making lifestyle changes to reduce weight not only increase BDNF, but also improve mood. In females, there is a direct relationship between plasma levels of BDNF and bodyweight. Females with higher levels of BDNF not only tend to be in better shape, but they perform better on cognitive tests of Total Recall and Delayed Recall.
Yet another study on morbidly obese children demonstrated that BDNF may play a direct role in childhood obesity. Those that become obese as children tend to have deficiencies in BDNF. It is thought that by making behavior changes, dietary changes, and restricting calories – that BDNF levels can increase to normal or higher levels. If you are obese or have a high body-weight, losing weight will likely improve your production of BDNF.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24524285
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22768299
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24548578
7. Certain drugs
There are a variety of different drugs that help increase levels of BDNF in deficient individuals. It remains unclear as to whether the BDNF levels are maintained with long-term administration of these drugs. It does appear as though short-term, low dose treatment may be the best option.
Ampakines: Some studies have compiled evidence suggesting that ampakines or positive modulators of AMPA-glutamate receptors also increase BDNF expression. Researchers believe that this class of drugs may help decrease the likelihood of neurodgenerative diseases in part via action on BDNF expression.
That said, if you are taking ampakines, you should know that both AMPA and BDNF receptors tend to decrease with prolonged activation. Therefore there is some concern as to whether pharmacological intervention with ampakines is a feasible long-term strategy. It may only elevate BDNF levels in the short-term, while actually decreasing them as well as glutamatergic function in the long-term.
Researchers have found that BDNF expression in particular is mostly induced by low doses of ampakines for short treatment durations. Therefore using these drugs for a short-term at a minimal dose may be the best option for BDNF enhancement. Other studies have found that administering ampakines to mice with neurodgenerative diseases normalizes BDNF levels.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2746455/
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19141314
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19264961
Cystamine: This is a drug that has shown to elevate levels of BDNF among those with neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s. Many consider Cystamine to act as a neuroprotective agent by stimulating various clathrin-coated vesicles that contain BDNF. Researchers found that Cystamine is capable of increasing secretion of BDNF within the Golgi region that counteract certain faulty neural mechanisms induced by neurodegenerative diseases.
Cystamine has also been established as increasing serum levels of BDNF in both rodents and primates. Some researchers have gone as far as to suggest that Cystamine could provide antidepressant properties directly as a result of its ability to increase central BDNF levels. It should also be mentioned that certain drugs (e.g. antipsychotics) decrease BDNF levels, but administration of Cystamine prevents the drug-induced decrease.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16604191
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16797865
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18582526
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25430473
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18786174
Nootropics: There is some evidence that various nootropics such as piracetam may increase BDNF content in rodents. Other nootropic agents such as: phenotropil, meclophenoxate, and semax may also increase BDNF levels within the hippocampal regions of the mice with cognitive deficits.
SSRIs: There is some evidence that selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are able to increase levels of BDNF. SSRIs function by increasing extracellular levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin to treat depression. These drugs are classified as antidepressants and should really only be utilized by those with debilitating psychiatric illnesses (e.g. major depression and anxiety).
One benefit that users of SSRIs get is that the drugs increase serum levels of BDNF. It is unclear as to whether the increase in BDNF is maintained for individuals taking SSRIs over a long-term. While SSRIs tend to have many unwanted side effects, one beneficial effect is that of a BDNF increase.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21749907
8. Social Enrichment
If you want to increase your BDNF, one of the best ways to do it is by staying socially engaged. If you want your children to maintain high levels of BDNF, it is likely a good idea to keep them in a socially-enriched environment from a young age. Early experiences in childhood can result in lasting neural and behavioral changes.
While we already know that an enriched environment is beneficial for human brains, the effects of social enrichment may be what is likely to elevate BDNF. Researchers discovered that in rodents, being raised with social enrichment resulted in lifelong increases in BDNF levels as well as positive social behaviors. BDNF increases were noticeable in mice raised in a socially-enriched environment, particularly in the hippocampus and hypothalamus regions.
Rodents with high levels of BDNF as a result of social enrichment tend to display less anxiety as well as depression later in life. It has been speculated that positive early social stimulation increases neuronal plasticity during adulthood. This plasticity increase is likely a direct result of high BDNF levels, which makes them more resilient to depression.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16533499
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16477619
Why should you increase your BDNF levels?
You should care about your BDNF levels because low levels are associated with development of a variety of diseases. Nearly every abnormal state of cognitive functioning is associated with low levels of BDNF. While normalization of levels may not fully cure or prevent any diseases, having normal levels is associated with increased cognitive performance and better overall brain functioning among those who do have certain diseases.
In regards to physical health, low levels of BDNF are associated with development of obesity and impaired physiological functioning. Preliminary evidence suggests that high levels of BDNF may even help prevent the development of conditions like cancer. In the past we weren’t sure as to whether BDNF crossed the blood-brain barrier, but new studies clearly demonstrate that it does.
Further research is warranted on the beneficial effects of BDNF for cognitive functioning and mental health. Newer studies have been able to show that it improves short and long-term memory. Virtually all measures of favorable physical and mental health are associated with normal or above-average levels of BDNF. Therefore if you suspect your current BDNF level is low, you may want to utilize some of the options listed above to increase it.
Keep in mind that your levels will not dramatically rise overnight. Most researchers highlight the fact that it can take several months before deficient BDNF levels normalize. Keep putting forth consistent effort with the methods listed above and you’ll not only increase BDNF production, but improve your overall health.
- Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24782766


Two years ago, Vancouver city council approved a strategy to move the community off fossil fuels by 2050. For some, and given our current reliance on petroleum and natural gas, the city’s goal represents the unattainable. But none among those who study the issue contests the idea that the city can be powered and fuelled solely from renewable energy. Energy-modelling work done by both Navius Research, which was used as a foundation for the city’s Renewable City Strategy, and Simon Fraser University’s Energy and Materials Research Group confirm this possibility by 2050. Never mind the fact that a number of jurisdictions from around the world are also planning for 100-per-cent renewable energy, community-wide — including Portland, Ore., Victoria and Saanich. To be sure, there is a long road ahead. A report from the City of Vancouver pegs the community at 30-per-cent renewable and 70-per-cent fossil-fuel use. But to better understand Vancouver’s prospects, we need to take a deeper look at the future trends and opportunities for power, movement and heat.
Vancouver Sun 5th Nov 2017 read more »


Concerns about the potential visual effects of utility-scale energy facilities on the nation's scenic, cultural, and historic resources have become a factor in slowing or halting energy and electric transmission projects. Because these projects are so important to the nation's energy supply, their potential visual impacts need to be identified and mitigated.
The EVS Division has undertaken a number of studies to analyze visual resources. Detailed information about this work is online at http://visualimpact.anl.gov/.
The studies fall into four broad areas:
- Perception of visual contrasts from utility-scale energy facilities. These field studies identify the visual characteristics of energy facilities and identify and analyze factors that cause the facilities to contrast with the natural landscape.
- Planning and siting of energy facilities to avoid or reduce potential visual impacts to sensitive visual resource areas. This work develops geographic information system-based tools for accurate prediction of visual impacts and, in a new project, is developing a systematic approach for inventorying and classifying scenic landscapes near U.S. national parks and monuments.
- Visual impact assessment and mitigation guidance for renewable energy. Products of this effort include a handbook for the Bureau of Land Management of best practices for mitigating the visual impacts of utility-scale energy facilities and guidance to help National Park Service staff evaluate the quality of visual impact assessments for energy development projects.
- Visual impact assessments as part of national- or regional-scale programmatic environmental impact statements related to a variety of large-scale energy development projects.
Related Research Areas
See the Research Highlights Index for a complete list of EVS research highlights.


Success story of drip irrigation and fertigation in Turkey
The Nigde-Nevsehir Region in Turkey accounts for more than 1/3 of Turkey's potato production (1.2 million tons). Sprinkler and basin irrigation systems have been used for potato growing in the past in this light-textured soil region.
During the past 16 years, the SWMCN subprogramme has successfully implemented FAO/IAEA-funded TCPs in improving water and nitrogen management in this region with the support of the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority-Ankara Nuclear Research Center in Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Ankara (TAEA-ANRCAAS) as the main counterpart and the following partner institutions: Turkish Science and Technology Research Authority (TSTRA), Nigde Potato Research Institute (MA-NPRI), Ankara University, Agricultural Faculty, Soil Science Department, Ankara (AUAFSSD), and the Soil and Fertilizer Research Institute (SFRI) in Ankara.
Although a conversion from conventional sprinkler irrigation system to drip irrigation-fertigation would cost farmers approximately USD200 per hectare, 60 million dollar annual savings in terms of time, energy and labour inputs in irrigation and the cost associated with the reduction in fertilizer applications would be attained in the region if all farmers adopt drip irrigation and fertigation instead of conventional sprinkler system. Not only such huge savings will be achieved, contamination of ground waters with nitrate leaching can be avoided. These findings from TCPs have been communicated to Turkish farming community by the Turkish main project counterparts (TAEA-ANRCAAS and MA-NPRI) through a 12 minute-interview with the Turkish Radio Television (TRT) on July 2000 at a field site on a farmer's property in the the Cappadocia Region.
The importance of drip irrigation-fertigation for potato growing in the Cappadocia Region was recognized by the Turkish Government with an Act passed by the General Assembly on 14 November 2004 indicating that the Government can provide farmers in the region with a loan of a low interest rate to allow farmers to switch to drip irrigation-fertigation. The interest in drip irrigation-fertigation in the region has been remarkable after the announcement of this Act.
The area under drip irrigation-fertigation had increased from 500 hectare in 2003 to 4000 ha in 2006. Such increase suggests that within a next couple of years, drip irrigation and fertigation system will be the prevailing irrigation system in the region. The above results obtained from the Cappadocia Region can be extrapolated to the light textured soils of Central Anatolia-Bolu Region and Agean Sea Region under nearly similar climatic conditions.


Revisiting the iconography of Ansel Adams
Paintings and text by Peter Edlund
ANSEL ADAMS ECHOED the Hudson River School practice of idolizing the American wilderness with little political regard to what was actually happening around wild places. In 1943, Adams was hired by the Relocation Authority, a branch of the Department of Justice, to document the lives of Japanese-Americans imprisoned during World War II at Camp Manzanar in southern California. During this time he also took many of his characteristic and subsequently famous landscape views.
The series of works represented in this portfolio, Homeland Security, comprises painted adaptations of Adams’s black-and-white photographs made at or near the Japanese internment camps. Wartime in America then, and since September 11, 2001, was and remains a time of racial profiling, diminished civil liberties, and retaliation.
Two of my pieces directly allude to the attack on the Twin Towers in New York, the event that prompted Homeland Security. I painted two versions of Adams’s images of the Yellowstone geyser Old Faithful in orange and blue, the two colors I associate with the morning of September 11, which I experienced from my home in lower Manhattan: the orange of the explosions and fires, and the brilliant blue of the sky. I have painted a fictitious American landscape, as fictitious as the one represented in the photographs themselves.