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Working together to connect the world Travel adapters ensure that people can power their devices anywhere in the world. Swiss manufacturer WorldConnect AG wanted to increase its delivery speed for these products and get closer to its customers, so the company partnered with DACHSER to reorganize its logistics. It’s something that international business travelers and globe-trotters should never leave home without. The realization that they’ve forgotten to pack the travel adapter tends to come once the battery in their smartphone, laptop, or electric toothbrush starts to die. Many countries means many different standards, which is why not every plug fits every outlet. Travel adapters solve this problem. Based in Switzerland, WorldConnect AG is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of these little helpers. Under the SKROSS brand, the company markets high-quality adapters featuring the patented sliding system for use in over 150 different countries. The top sales venues are duty-free shops in airports all over the world, as well as in-flight shops and retail stores. WorldConnect AG’s range of products and travel accessories also includes power banks, USB chargers, and many other charging and sync cables. The products are themselves well traveled, covering great distances to reach the points of sale. Take the travel adapters: they are manufactured in Thailand by WorldConnect AG’s former parent company Noventa, and once assembled, they usually make their way to Europe by sea. A trusted relationship Back in 2015, DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics Switzerland began moving the occasional shipment for WorldConnect AG, especially sea freight from Asia to Europe. This yielded positive experiences worth building on: since January 2020, DACHSER has also been managing the warehousing and distribution of the goods in Europe directly from the port of Hamburg. “For WorldConnect AG, we developed an integrated concept that covers a range of logistics services,” says Samuel Haller, Country Manager Air & Sea Logistics DACHSER Switzerland, who has been looking after this customer since day one. He points out that coordinating intercontinental supply chains with different carriers, locations, and contacts in each country is a complex business. “It’s definitely better to know you have a logistics partner close by who can solve your problems and, most importantly, you can have personal contact with.” Christian Ernst, Co-CEO of WorldConnect AG This complexity is also reflected in the sheer number of DACHSER locations involved. DACHSER Thailand’s sea freight export department is responsible for organizing the export of the travel adapters: pickup from the factories in Thailand, customs clearance, and loading onto the ships bound for Europe. “By consolidating the various tasks, we offer the customer efficiency and transparency,” says Jesper Larsen, Managing Director Air & Sea Logistics South East Asia at DACHSER. “Since DACHSER Thailand also coordinates goods pickup, we have a seamless connection to DACHSER’s European overland trans-port network.” Once they reach Hamburg, DACHSER collects the goods and transports them to a warehouse in the port. “It all runs like clockwork,” Larsen says. In the warehouse in Hamburg, DACHSER carries out several value-added services. Cartons—either stowed separately or in some cases stacked on industrial pallets—are unloaded and arranged on euro pallets. Most of the shipments will be transported later via DACHSER’s overland transport network and by courier, express, and parcel services to more than a thousand SKROSS sales venues throughout Europe. A small proportion of the products will leave Hamburg again by sea, bound for other continents. “Close interaction between our different logistics disciplines enables us to meet the challenges posed by the disruption to the global supply chain,” Haller says. He adds that the pandemic in particular is responsible for massive delays in supply chains. Ralf Hansen, General Manager at DACHSER in Hamburg, agrees: “The only way to offset these is to dovetail services—that’s how we maximize efficiency.” Hansen supervises the organization of warehouse services and overland transportation. Haller and his team are in charge of overall management of DACHSER’s side of the operation. “Sometimes you have to work with people who you’ve only ever spoken to on the phone because they’re based hundreds of kilometers away. But it’s definitely better to know you have someone close by who can solve your problems and, most importantly, you can have personal contact with,” says Christian Ernst, Co-CEO of WorldConnect AG. Proximity was yet another argument in WorldConnect AG’s decision to enlist DACHSER’s help to reorganize its logistics. The warehouse’s location within the port of Hamburg eliminates unnecessary journeys and speeds up deliveries. “By moving the warehouse from Austria to Hamburg, we were able to achieve not only considerable cost savings in container delivery but also a noticeable reduction in WorldConnect AG’s carbon footprint. Thanks to DACHSER’s European groupage network and its global air and sea freight networks, we’ve also improved our transit times,” Haller says. “Now that the products arrive in the warehouse several days sooner than before, they also make it to the customers faster,” Hansen adds. This is particularly important when dealing with premium products. “Our goal is to offer our customers a higher standard than for mass-produced goods—and that includes the logistics,” says Violeta Radisavljevic, Head of Supply Chain at WorldConnect AG. She also notes that the collaboration with DACHSER has thus proved to make strategic and ecological sense. Haller adds: “Both companies have set themselves the goal of connecting the world while delivering top quality.” They are working together to make this a reality.

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Things To Do D&AD Awards 2024 Impact, B corporations and the business of design Confronting bias in business and advertising The value of design for all Creative insights on how to combat the climate crisis See the world's best creative advertising, design, craft, culture and Impact work of 2023. D&AD Masterclasses power up careers and future proof businesses by focussing on the creative skills of tomorrow taught by the stars of today. We have placed cookies on your computer to help make this website better. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue.

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Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Li Yu Chen ("LYC") for their original perspective and innovative approach to design as well as their creative lifestyle, we are very pleased to share our interview with our distinguished readers. LYC : I have been a designer for over 30 years. I also have been teaching and conducting research in architecture and interior design for more than 30 years. I have a Ph.D. in Design at Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. I received my B. Archi. And M. Archi. In Architecture from Tamkang University, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It has been my passion to work as an architect and interior designer. LYC : I love DESIGN. I have a passion to bring something good in our daily life. LYC : I decided to be a designer when I was a young boy. LYC : My academic research focuses on cultural creativity, narrative design, and universal design. With the focus on the above-mentioned field, I always have a passion for architectural and interior design with cultural significance. LYC : Explore the world. LYC : A good designer delivers good design. A great designer fulfills the void of space with aesthetics, functionality, and cultural significance, providing environmentally friendly materials are applied. LYC : A good design should reveal the aesthetics, reflect perceptuality, provide culture reflection, and pay attention to environmental sustainability. LYC : A good design creates resonance with human life and leads to a better future for human society. LYC : Dare to envision and be patient to listen. LYC : Ieoh Ming Pei LYC : I like the works of Ieoh Ming Pei. I like the Grand Louvre, Paris, NCAR, and the new Mesa Laboratory for the National Center for Atmospheric Research outside Boulder, Colorado. He challenged himself to make the buildings exist in harmony with their natural surroundings. LYC : “New Age Transformation” is a great design in 2019. The design took care of the cultural significance of the abandoned factory. The design technique “architecture within architecture” enriches the original space while its beauty derived from time is kept. LYC : A teacher. LYC : Design is about the reflection of perceptuality. I wish my design can tell a story by itself through the plan and layout which bring in natural and enlightening interaction with people. LYC : “New Age Transformation” is one of the projects that I am very satisfied with. The design offers a cultural significance for the abandoned space and takes care of the issue of environmental sustainability. LYC : I expect designers in the industry to pay more attention to materials and the issue of sustainability. We all need to do that in the critical time of our world. LYC : In a world of 5G and 6G, I see that the design industry will continue to grow, expand its influence on other industries and fields of life, and cooperate with different new technology. LYC : Depending on how big the project is. I would say that 6 months minimum is required. LYC : I start with research on the project. LYC : Autocad, Sketchup. LYC : It is a design with outstanding modeling, functionality, and environmentally friendly materials. © 2020 Design Legends - All Rights Reserved Design Legends platform highlights valuable insights from the best designers from across the globe; a great resource for all designers to learn, reflect and think about good design and how good design helps create value for the society. Design Legends website was created by DesignPRWire and A' Design Award to promote truly great designers, outstanding architects and inspirational artists that contribute to the development and advancement of society with their outstanding works.

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Conservation Accredited Engineer (CARE) BEng CEng MIStructE MIEI DD: 028 9592 4640 Jonathan has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and is joint Managing Director at Design ID where he has led the growth of the practice since 2007, now employing over 50 staff with offices in Hillsborough & London. He has design experience for a broad project portfolio from large commercial schemes to bespoke art installations, including the redevelopment of the Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast as the HQ for Concentrix Europe, conservation of Grade 1 listed buildings at Grafton Street in Mayfair, Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire and various private clubs and luxury retailers in Mayfair. His conservation work at St.Mel’s Cathedral in Longford, Ireland received the IStructE Regional Group prize in 2016. Away from work, Jonathan has a passion for art and continues to produce bespoke furniture and sculptures influenced by mathematical principles. This balance of artistic flair and practical ability has driven his creative, hands-on approach to engineering solutions. His initial career was spent working on large scale industrial and education projects at home and overseas with Mott MacDonald & then O’Connor Sutton Cronin. In 2006 he was nominated for the Chartered Engineer of the Year by the Institution of Engineers of Ireland.

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Four gifts in one neat little package. Your dog will receive the Duraplush Christmas Stocking and 3 (one of each color) medium size Duraplush Bones (also sold separately). A $51 value for ONLY $30! This durable and soft dog toy is eco-friendly and made in the USA. It features a Duraplush 2-ply bonded outer material, Stitchguard internal seams, and eco-fill recycled filling. Toy does not contain an internal squeaker. Please remember that your dog's safety is your responsibility. No dog toy is indestructible. Choose only toys that are the appropriate shape and size for your dog and always supervise your dog's use of the toy. Machine washable and dryer safe. We Care Guarantee All Cycle Dog products are designed for durability, sustainability, and absolute fun. Each product is tested in our indoor play area by our team of rigorous doggy testers. Nothing is indestructible, so when a problem occurs we back our products. Payment & Security Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

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DOSI Deep-Sea Round-Up This week in the media, it’s all about a mysterious giant squid hanging around a shipwreck and a worrying decline in fish poop. Plus an interview with science communicator, and DOSI Advisory Board member Jon Copley. Other important publications include an opinion piece in PNAS highlighting the need for a transformational and equitable approach to managing the global commons (ABNJ) which moves beyond the status quo, the potential impacts of deep-seabed mining on meiofauna associated with polymetallic nodules, the influence of methane seepage on macrofauna associated with authigenic carbonate rocks and hermaphroditism in fish. Another study suggests that deep-ocean cooling may have offset the early stages of anthropogenic global warming, and a paleoceanographic paper considers the impact of the Antarctic Cold Reversal on Southern Ocean deep-sea fauna. And that’s just a few of the new dee-sea papers. There’s plenty more to get stuck into including funding opportunities, expressions of interest and abstract submissions. CLICK FOR YOUR DEEP-SEA ROUND-UP – 14th October 2021 SIGN UP NOW – TO GET DEEP-SEA NEWS, EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

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Gain a trading and portfolio edge with real-time news and insights from trusted global sources Markets grow more interconnected every day. Perhaps a typhoon slows commodity shipments and a portfolio loses value or a purchasing indicator beats expectations and currency trading jumps, so buy- and sell-side financial professionals know they need to have a trusted source of global news and perspectives. Participants across markets—from equities, forex and bonds to commodities and energy—can gain an edge with real-time news, insights and data from the Dow Jones family: Dow Jones Newswires, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Factiva. Dow Jones’ portfolio of news and data solutions keep financial professionals ahead of the events and trends driving trading, investing, asset allocation and risk management. Sustainability Data for Asset Management Integrate news-driven signals into portfolio models with Dow Jones’s transparent ESG sentiment and scores, updated daily for thousands of companies.Learn More Dow Jones Global Equities Service Inform equity trading and portfolio investments with real-time global stock market news, commentary and analysis of earnings, M&A, regulations and more.Talk to Dow Jones Dow Jones Commodities & Energy Services Get essential news and insights on commodities price fluctuations, with futures statistics and forecasts, plus key events affecting energy investments.Talk to Dow Jones

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Monroe County Sediment Removal Project in Full Swing The first of the 10-canal Hurricane Irma sediment removal projects in the Florida Keys are underway, reports the Monroe County. Tavernier-based Adventure Environmental, Inc. began the sediment removal project in three Marathon canals. The two Islamorada canal projects are also on the way and the five Big Pine Key canals are waiting for final permit authorizations. The activities include mobilizing barges topped with containers, setting up erosion and sediment control areas with turbidity barriers, and staging areas with hay bales to safely remove the sediment from the area. The contractor is also using of a long reach excavator mounted on a barge with a roll off container for initial dewatering of the sediment. The project is being funded by an Emergency Watershed Protection grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “The County is working diligently with NRCS and permit agencies to assist the County in recovering from the damage sustained within the canals throughout the Florida Keys through the debris and sediment removal activities,” said Rhonda Haag, Monroe County Director of Sustainability, who oversees the project. These sediment removal projects fall under the initial Hurricane Irma Marine Debris Removal clearing project that has a $45.8 million budget. To date, $21 million has been spent.

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Use Your Feet and Bicycles to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Walking and bicycling are not just means of locomotion – If used in place of gas-powered vehicles at sufficient levels, these approaches for getting from place to place can contribute to global reductions in the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are driving climate change. Advocates around the world are working to make their communities more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists, building on decades of similar efforts. Many of these groups are eager for volunteers to join their campaigns. “Given that transportation is the leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, reducing emissions from transportation is an essential part of fighting climate change,” said Ted Villaire, communications director for the Chicago-area advocacy group the Active Transportation Alliance. “With more than half of all trips in the US under three miles, there are enormous opportunities for more people to walk or bike for many of those trips. The problem is the lack of good infrastructure for people walking and biking.” This contribution to reducing greenhouse gasses is small but not negligible In a 2013 report, the U.S. Department of Energy estimated that improvements to promote “nonmotorized” means of transport, such as walking or biking in urban areas, could cut on-road vehicle GHG emissions by close to 1%. The nongovernmental Congress for the New Urbanism and others have put the concrete impact of a walkable environment at 4 tons of lower greenhouse gas emissions annually, versus a suburb that relies more on vehicles. By comparison, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, just one “typical” passenger vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) each year. But everything counts in an all-hands-on-deck call in the battle against climate change. And there are many additional benefits to increasing the ease of walking and bicycling to a community, Villaire said. He cited costs savings to individuals who can walk and bike more, along with advancements in environmental justice and improved community health. Paris-based professor Carlos Moreno developed the concept of the “15-minute city” – a municipality in which most services are no more than a quarter-hour away from any location by walking, biking, or public transit. The idea has caught on, in different forms, in cities ranging from Barcelona, Spain, to Kirkland, Wash. But this requires a community in which walking or bicycling is safe and accessible, which is not the case in many locations around the United States, particularly spread-out suburbs. So how do we get there? The U.S. Surgeon General points the way: “All Americans use roads, and most people across the country use sidewalks and live in communities that have planned how their land will be used. Transportation, land use, and community design planners have the power to increase opportunities for walking and improve the pedestrian experience by designing and maintaining communities and streets to make them safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.” Along with having high-use locations such as schools and employment sites within walking distance, streets and sidewalks must be designed and managed so that they are safe and easy to use, the Office of the Surgeon General said. Many parts of the community can then promote walking: Schools, for example, can establish routes for students to safely walk from home, while employers can encourage their staff to walk through incentives such as flexible work time. This work can take many paths, as demonstrated by the long work of the Active Transportation Alliance (ATA) and its partners in the Chicagoland region. “Repeatedly voicing your concerns with elected leaders pays off,” Villaire stated. “When leaders know that people want streets that are safe and welcoming for those who are walking and biking, leaders will listen. When leaders know that community members want public transit that is fast and reliable, leaders tend to support those initiatives.” Within a long list of accomplishments, the Active Transportation Alliance and other local groups spent decades making the case for separate paths for pedestrians and bicyclists for the Lakefront Trail along Lake Michigan in Chicago. As of 2018, what had been an 18-mile mixed-use trail was divided into an 18-mile bicycle trail and an 18.5-mile pedestrian trail. The update reduced congestion on the trail and created “a better overall park experience,” according to the Chicago Park District. In 2021, ATA supported state legislation in Illinois that would require the state to pay the full cost of infrastructure for walking or bicycling on state roads. Previous law had forced local municipalities to pay 20% of the cost, a burden that hit low-income areas particularly hard, according to ATA. Following a public campaign in favor of the bill, with support from thousands of individuals, Illinois House Bill 270 was signed into law in August 2021. The Active Transportation Alliance (among many like-minded groups around the United States) is seeking volunteers to “join a community of advocates helping promote walking, biking and public transit throughout Chicagoland.” Download Earth Hero now to collectively address the climate crisis

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to prioritize over 25 different residential design and building practices that either reduce or prevent waste. Of the practices evaluated, the highest-ranked best practice to reduce lifecycle impacts of residential homes was using fewer building materials by building smaller homes. Given the results, DEQ sought to increase the supply and demand for smaller housing options. The agency focused on promoting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) since, by design, they are limited to 800 square feet and had an array of other social, environmental, and economic benefits. How was the Project Started? The initiative stems from DEQ’s research on the prioritized building practices. DEQ chose to focus on only the highest-ranked best practice identified through the foundational research. When was the Project Started? When was the Project Completed, or is it Ongoing? The project was completed and transferred to a local government who has rebranded the work to help support equitable housing initiatives, as smaller homes are inherently more affordable. What are the Results to Date? DEQ’s Small Build Coalition influenced a statewide building code that required larger homes to be more energy-efficient; aligned local rating systems so that their point structures matched the environmental benefits of the practices they were rewarding; influenced multiple zoning code updates throughout the state; provided essential research into appraisal and financing options for ADUs; created local tours and educational videos and website dedicated to ADUs; changed local incentives to reward above code built ADU; created nationally recognized conference called BuildSmall LiveLarge; and heavily influenced local policy options that reduced permit costs for ADUs and increased the supply of ADU considerably. What are the Resources Needed, including Time, Cost, Etc.? DEQ spent roughly 100k on the initial research LCA project. All subsequent implementation work contracts amount to approximately 120k over 4 years. You can learn more at the following websites: - Jordan Palmeri - Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality - Senior Policy Analyst

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Then changes to the Hungarian law, which came into effect in January 2016, could affect your business. If the answer is yes then changes to the Hungarian law, which came into effect in January 2016, could affect your business. What are the changes? Legislation in Hungary imposes a “Green Tax” (Product Fee) on certain product categories that negatively impact the environment – such as electronic and electrical equipment (EEE), packaging and batteries. Until now, the tax would have principally applied to domestic Hungarian producers and importers only. Importantly the recent amendment to the Product Fee Act (Act LXXXV of 2011) broadens the definition of “placing on the market” to also include distance selling activities. This change is to address the discrepancy that whilst the tax applied to distance sales of domestic producers, it didn’t apply to producers situated abroad selling to domestic buyers via the same method – this, the amendment argues, discriminated against domestic companies and put them at a market disadvantage. From 2016, a product charge obligation is imposed on: “…the entity conducting the free or onerous sale of a product subject to a product charge in the context of distance selling from abroad, if said entity is subject to a VAT registration obligation pursuant to VAT legislation.” (more information here) The Product Fee system is closely linked to Producer Responsibility of WEEE, batteries and packaging in Hungary, and due to the changes to the “put on the market” definition, UK companies selling to Hungary could now be impacted by tax, registration and reporting obligations. Here we answer the four common questions about the Product Fee Act and compliance in Hungary: What is the Product Fee Act LXXXV? An environmental product charge – in essence a tax on importers and domestic producers – has been introduced on a range of products as far back as 1995. Through various amendments, taking into account that some products also fell under the scope of EU legislation on packaging, WEEE and batteries, obligated companies eventually had the option of joining one of the 23 approved compliance scheme in Hungary and thus claim an exemption from the Product fee tax. The Environmental Product Fee Act LXXXV came into effect Jan 2012, and significantly reformed the previous system of exemption through collective compliance. The compliance schemes were replaced by a state-controlled authority, the National Waste Management Agency (“OHÜ”) which then organized the waste collection and treatment contracts with municipalities and private recycling companies. This not only effectively removed the collective compliance option for obligated producers of EEE and packaging, it moved producer responsibility into an almost exclusively tax based system. To confuse matters, following an investigation by the competition authority, the Hungarian Government finally abolished OHÜ in early 2015, and assigned its role to the National Environmental and Nature Protection Inspectorate (OKTF). What are the reporting and payment obligations under the Product Fee regime? The Product Fee Act now applies to a variety of product categories which far exceed the WEEE, battery and packaging producer responsibility waste streams. In addition to EEE, batteries and a range of packaging materials, the tax obligation also applies to tires, crude oil products, chemical products (such as soap, deodorants and hair and beauty products), certain plastic products, office paper and paper-based advertising materials. The Product Fee rates vary per kilogram placed on the Hungarian market, and are self-assessed. Data reporting and payment of the product fee must be submitted quarterly to the tax authority, the National Tax and Customs Authority, which also carries out product fee inspections. The reporting scope is based on the Combined Nomenclature Customs tariff codes (2011/C 137/01) instead of the WEEE categories, battery types or packaging material categories producer may be used to from other EU regulations. What are the WEEE, batteries and packaging takeback requirements and options? Obligated producers have limited options for organizing waste takeback and recycling. WEEE (except category 5 – lamps, and category 8 - medical devices) and packaging takeback is now under the remit of the OKTF. Individual compliance is possible, but remains operationally and administratively complex – an unattractive solution. Some batteries compliance schemes did survive the 2012 government cull and are in operation to take on producer obligations - membership of a battery scheme, or an approved individual solution would still qualify a company for reduced product fees, provided that collection targets are met. Producers of lamps and medical devices (which do not fall under the scope of the Product Fee Act) can contractually transfer the waste takeback obligation on to their end users. An individual compliance option is not allowed, but producers of lamps can join compliance scheme Electro-Coord. There are currently no collection targets, or indeed compliance schemes for medical devices. What should I do next? If you think your company is obligated by the amendment, then you must register with the National Tax and Customs Authority within 15 days of starting your distance selling activities to Hungary. Producers of EEE, batteries and packaging should also get in touch with the National Environmental and Nature Protection Inspectorate (OKTF) to discuss registration requirements. For information and support in Hungary and the Rest of Europe you can also contact our team now to book a free consultation on your compliance requirements outside the UK. The UK does not yet have comprehensive EPR systems in place, but that is set to change. Are you ready?Read More >> The ZAP project, funded by the Ecosurety Exploration Fund, was launched by the Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASBP) to help reduce the quantity of avoidable packaging plastic waste in construction, much of which is not recycled.Read More >>

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The IMPACT FESTIVAL is Europe’s largest B2B event and platform for sustainable innovation, bringing together European GreenTech Start-ups & Scale-ups and key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable transformation. It takes place in Offenbach, Germany. EIT Manufacturing is a partner and will present three start-ups on a shared exhibition booth: - ligenium with their composite wood based load carrier systems for manufacturing, production and logistics - etalytics with their digital infrastructure to analyse and optimise energy systems and assets - Linq with their advanced non-destructive testing solutions to inspect mechanical properties of metal parts. We will also take an active role in the programme – 5 October from 13:30 to 14:15 in the transformation room. Industry 4.0 transformation and the need for ecological impact - Wolfgang Kniejski will speak about how EIT Manufacturing supports the digital transformation - Florian Kriependorf from ScrapBees, a start-up that reinvented metal recycling presents ScrapBees - Wolfgang Kniejski (EIT Manufacturing), Christoph Alt (ligenium), Javier Perez (Linq) and Thomas Weber (etalyics) discuss the path of the manufacturing industry to Industry 4.0, why ecological change needs to happen and how it can be achieved.

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In April 2022, the intended national hydrogen network operator HNS presented a consultation version of the transport and connection contracts that parties must sign to gain access to the future national hydrogen network. HNS and the representative organizations VEMW (end users) and Energie-Nederland (producers and shippers) started a trialogue table at the end of 2022 with the aim of achieving a balanced contract set of rights and obligations for the grid operator and grid users. The aim was to reach agreements on both (conditions for) access and use of the system (introduction of a virtual trading point, availability of pipeline flexibility (PFS), etc.). Tariffs and hydrogen quality are not included because these are determined by the legislator (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy). The outcome of the trialogue process is a modified contract set called version 1.0. This 1.0 version does not mean the end of the development process of this contract set, nor does it mean that agreement has been reached on all points. For example, the interpretation of the liability provisions, the distribution of pipeline flexibility and maintenance (duration and frequency) still require attention and new issues may also be discussed. The trialogue parties are now in consultation with EZK and regulator ACM about a process to give ACM a role in dispute resolution. Energie-Nederland and VEMW note that the model agreements in version 1.0 for this phase in the development of the network have become more balanced in regulating the rights and obligations of the grid operator and grid users towards each other. They were established in a constructive consultation based on a dialogue in which the parties respected each other’s position. This version offers parties insight into the current state of affairs. In 2024, the parties will continue to further develop the contract set.

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A number of key uncertainties remain over the deployment of hydrogen, but one point of agreement from Adipec this week has been the need for long-term contracts. “The first projects are going to be expensive,” said Ulrika Wising SVP energy transition at Vallourec. “Everyone thinks the price is going to do down and therefore they don’t sign up to long-term agreements and therefore the projects don’t happen.” Hydrogen project backers need security of contracts in order to take final investment decisions (FIDs), she said. “We need some of the big institutions to support those projects and get the costs down, so we can get private money to come in and sign agreements.” Wising drew a comparison with the early LNG industry. “At that time, people were willing to sign up to 10 year deals [for LNG]. Today, people won’t even sign up to five year deals for hydrogen. It’s only when we get the first projects going that we really know technology can deliver – and not just technology but the supply chain can deliver.” There is unlikely to be a cost disparity ultimately between countries, the Vallourec executive said, although initial projects may see some differences. Wising said that she saw the most activity in terms of hydrogen taking place in Europe. However, with Washington’s approval of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), “I’m sure the US will surpass very quickly”. Speaking on a panel at Adipec, Wising expressed concerns around using hydrogen in the existing gas network. “We’re using it for natural gas, it’s not like we have a spare network for hydrogen. Second, there’s already methane emissions from our gas network, and that’s a much bigger molecule than hydrogen.” Hydrogen is a greenhouse gas, similar to methane but harder to contain, she continued. “Is it worth upgrading [the network] or use existing right of ways and put new pipes in. The leakage problem is a massive issue,” she said. There has been discussion of blending 20% hydrogen with methane, but Wising was not convinced. “It’s actually better to use that money to fix the network and tackle methane leakage, that would be a bigger impact as methane is even worse than hydrogen when it comes to greenhouse gases,” she said. Snam SVP of decarbonisation Piero Ercoli was unconvinced by Wising’s concerns on the network issue. “We need to look at the numbers. On our network there is no issue.” There is a need to deal with the hydrogen challenge, he said. “I believe, at the end of the day, when you are talking about substituting fossil fuels with something that is zero emission by definition … it is going to be for sure incremental. It will be a benefit.” Ercoli said he was “not particularly concerned. The opportunity is much bigger than the risk. We need to utilise what we have – permitting new infrastructure is difficult.” The Snam official went on to agree that progress was essential to get the industry moving. “We see a lot of different things running in parallel,” he said. Some apparent lessons were already coming to the fore for Ercoli, including centralised hydrogen production versus decentralised. “We need to start with clusters and we are already thinking about how to balance these clusters. The problem we will have is very different from the problems we have today,” he said. Amid challenges in transportation of hydrogen, with the corresponding energy losses, the initial case will be focused on local demand – such as in a cluster development. “At least to start we’re going to see much more hydrogen build out where we have the demand,” Vallourec’s Wising said. Snam is working on a project, he said, to test the use of a depleted gas field for hydrogen storage. Another area of potential growth for hydrogen is from offshore wind. Kent principal process engineer Luigi Crolla presented a plan on installing an electrolyser offshore, to capture the electricity from a wind farm, which could then be piped onshore. “You don’t have the electrical losses in the high voltage cables,” he said on the sidelines of the Adipec event. With a typical distance of 30-50 km offshore, a cable may lose up to 10% of electricity. Operators could hook wind turbines into a central area. On an offshore facility, perhaps a disused oil platform, the developer would house the electrolyser. A couple of projects are investigating these opportunities, he said, citing Salamander and Dolphyn in the North Sea. The Kent engineer predicted the first port of call for hydrogen demand would be a “drip feed” into the petrochemical industry. This could be as a fuel or a feedstock, he said, acting initially as a supplement to traditionally produced grey hydrogen. Crolla expressed confidence in building new pipelines with coating to transport hydrogen. However, he said developers needed to do more work to develop the coupling to the platform.

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One in a Million - media success story I still remember Pat Seed. It was over 40 years ago and I was a raw young journalist, but I still remember her name and her slogan – One in a Million – and that’s the mark of a superlative media health campaign. What inspired Pat to start her own campaign? Pat was a journalist herself when she was diagnosed with cancer and given six months to live in Spring 1976. She actually lived another eight years, and the appeal she started has now raised more than £10million. Pat was a patient of the Christie Hospital, a specialist cancer treatment centre in Manchester, UK, when she heard that they desperately wanted to acquire the then new technology of a Computerised Axial Tomography (CAT) scanner. The problem was that the law at the time meant that hospitals were not allowed to appeal for the public’s help in getting such equipment. This annoyed Pat, and so she set to work. Using her own name (the Pat Seed Appeal) and personal story to win over hearts and minds, she set an initial aim of raising £500,000 for a scanner. This was soon raised to £1.75million to house the scanner and run it for 10 years. What did Pat do? Pat’s slogan: ‘One in a Million’ was printed on badges, stickers and balloons, and people gladly paid £1 to wear them. Pat made sure her story appeared in all the local papers and on regional radio and TV, and soon local schools and community groups were holding special events to raise money for her cause. Pat personally attended as many fundraising fetes, craft fairs and auctions as she could throughout North West England. Celebrities vied to have their picture taken alongside her for the publicity. Meanwhile she gained the support of her local MP for a change in the law. Soon other MPs were rallying to her cause and she ended up meeting Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Needless to say, the law was changed to allow hospitals to appeal for funds. Within three years, the CAT scanner was up and running in a purpose-built Pat Seed Department at Christie Hospital. Pat appeared on the TV programme This is Your Life, she was awarded the MBE and published an autobiography, ‘One Day at a Time.’ So, more than 40 years later, I still believe Pat ran an exemplary campaign, and we can learn lessons, even in the age of the internet, Facebook, Twitter and the like. What did Pat get right? - She personalised the issue. She understood that the media needs human interest stories, not abstract reports and statistics that few will relate to. One person’s story can capture the imagination and represent all the others who stand to benefit from your campaign. - She was passionate about her cause. Pat could engage people’s emotions because she felt strongly about the issue of hospitals being prevented from holding their own fundraising appeals and she did something about it. - She set clearly defined goals and made sure everyone knew what they were. In every article she wrote or interview she gave, she never lost sight of the big picture, the ultimate goal – and associated it back to her own story. - She adopted a memorable slogan which people could relate to - ‘One in a Million’. - She engaged the support of politicians and celebrities – people who the media were interested in anyway, and this added momentum to her campaign. - Pat never gave up – she could have closed the fund after those first three years, but she kept on until her death in 1984. Even after that, her friends carried on raising money for more hi-tech equipment at the Christie in her name. The hospital eventually took over administration of the fund, merging it with its own charity in 2010, and to date it has raised more than £10million. Using the media today So, Pat, you can teach us lessons even now. We have more media facilities at our fingertips than Pat ever did. We can put together a story and a picture (never forget the picture) and wing it on its way in seconds to our local media. Or put it on Facebook or a blog, and use hashtags/handles to draw attention to it on Twitter or Instagram. Local radio has lots of time to fill – they welcome interview suggestions. When being interviewed, keep it simple, make sure you have three things you want to say and hammer them home, repeatedly if necessary. Don’t read it from a document – that always sounds false – put enthusiasm in your voice, and be sure to include your essential information: the date, time, place of an event, or a web address or email. Local newspapers are generally run by a skeleton staff these days – they welcome press releases and well-composed, sharp and well-lit pictures. Always include a caption for your picture (clearly naming who’s in it) and your contact details so they can ask questions or follow up your story. In addition, you could offer yourself as a potential interviewee to be contacted whenever they need a reaction/response to a larger issue – for instance, if a story comes up about air pollution, could you respond as an asthmatic or the parent of an asthmatic child? Above all, home in on the personal story. What journalists want is human interest. Would I have remembered an appeal for a CAT scanner 40 years ago? No, but I remembered Pat Seed – truly One in a Million. Written by Barbara Crossley, retired journalist and member of ELF bronchiectasis patient advisory group and EPAP patient ambassador

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A simple technique for stamping patterns invisible to the human eye onto a special class of nanomaterials provides a new, cost-effective way to produce novel devices in areas ranging from drug delivery to solar cells. The technique was developed by Vanderbilt University engineers and described in the cover article of the May issue of the journal Nano Letters. The new method works with materials that are riddled with tiny voids that give them unique optical, electrical, chemical and mechanical properties. Imagine a stiff, sponge-like material filled with holes that are too small to see without a special microscope. For a number of years, scientists have been investigating the use of these materials – called porous nanomaterials – for a wide range of applications including drug delivery, chemical and biological sensors, solar cells and battery electrodes. There are nanoporous forms of gold, silicon, alumina, and titanium oxide, among others. A major obstacle to using the materials has been the complexity and expense of the processing required to make them into devices. Now, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Sharon M. Weiss and her colleagues have developed a rapid, low-cost imprinting process that can stamp out a variety of nanodevices from these intriguing materials. "It's amazing how easy it is. We made our first imprint using a regular tabletop vise," Weiss said. "And the resolution is surprisingly good." The traditional strategies used for making devices out of nanoporous materials are based on the process used to make computer chips. This must be done in a special clean room and involves painting the surface with a special material called a resist, exposing it to ultraviolet light or scanning the surface with an electron beam to create the desired pattern and then applying a series of chemical treatments to either engrave the surface or lay down new material. The more complicated the pattern, the longer it takes to make. About two years ago, Weiss got the idea of creating pre-mastered stamps using the complex process and then using the stamps to create the devices. Weiss calls the new approach direct imprinting of porous substrates (DIPS). DIPS can create a device in less than a minute, regardless of its complexity. So far, her group reports that it has used master stamps more than 20 times without any signs of deterioration. Process can produce nanoscale patterns The smallest pattern that Weiss and her colleagues have made to date has features of only a few tens of nanometers, which is about the size of a single fatty acid molecule. They have also succeeded in imprinting the smallest pattern yet reported in nanoporous gold, one with 70-nanometer features. The first device the group made is a "diffraction-based" biosensor that can be configured to identify a variety of different organic molecules, including DNA, proteins and viruses. The device consists of a grating made from porous silicon treated so that a target molecule will stick to it. The sensor is exposed to a liquid that may contain the target molecule and then is rinsed off. If the target was present, then some of the molecules stick in the grating and alter the pattern of reflected light produced when the grating is illuminated with a laser. According to the researchers' analysis, when such a biosensor is made from nanoporous silicon it is more sensitive than those made from ordinary silicon. The Weiss group collaborated with colleagues in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to use the new technique to make nano-patterned chemical sensors that are ten times more sensitive than another type of commercial chemical sensor called Klarite that is the basis of a multimillion-dollar market. The researchers have also demonstrated that they can use the stamps to make precisely shaped microparticles by a process called "over-stamping" that essentially cuts through the nanoporous layer to free the particles from the substrate. One possible application for microparticles made this way from nanoporous silicon are as anodes in lithium-ion batteries, which could significantly increase their capacity without adding a lot of weight. Vanderbilt University has applied for a patent on the DIPS method. Vanderbilt graduate student Judson D. Ryckman, Marco Liscidini, University of Pavia and John E. Sipe, University of Toronto, contributed to the research, which was supported by grants from the U.S. Army Research Office, INNESCO project, The National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation.

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Flatworld Solutions offers a gamut of services for small, medium & large organizations. Our engineers design functional and well-thought residential drainage designs at cost-effective prices While residential drainage design might not be associated with the concept of aesthetic design, it remains one of the most sought-after engineering services around the world. The reason is simple, modern residential and commercial spaces require residential drainage design services which can combine form with function. Historically, residential and commercial builders have often found it difficult to strike this particular balance, but with our help, you can implement a cohesive, eye-catching drainage design that can blend seamlessly with both outdoor and indoor environments, while remaining easy to maintain. 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FluidTech Success Story Designing compliant machines economically FluidTech customer in the agriculture industry manufactures the world's fastest self-propelled bale wagon, cube-line square bale wrappers, and baled biomass transport equipment. One of these is a bale mover that quickly collects, transports, and stacks large square bales. FluidTech played in their customer's success in the past by creating the human machine interface (HMI) controllers and manifold solutions. The HMI displays engine and hydraulic functions on the bale movers so the operator can manage the machine’s performance and make necessary adjustments from a single control point. Key Business Challenge Recently, the EPA announced the new Tier 4 emission standards, which was designed to significantly reduce emissions from non-road diesel engines by integrating engine and fuel controls into one system. Tier 4 compliant engines significantly reduce emissions of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides to near zero levels. The current control system used on the customer's bale wagon did not fall within the new standards and had to be upgraded. The cost to completely overhaul the control system was high and due to low production volumes of the machine, around 50-60 a year, the customer sought out less expensive alternatives. The machine had to be upgraded with a new HMI that could meet the new Tier 4 emissions standards while keeping the cost of the project within scope. The eventual solution to add to the system instead of replacing it. The existing HMI, which acted as a monitor and interface for the hydraulic system, would remain in place and perform the same function. The second HMI focused on monitoring the engine and brought it up to emission standards. Once the design for the second HMI was complete, FluidTech got to work and assembled the platform complete with the software, touchscreen display, controllers, sensors, cables and transducers. To complete the system, they designed and manufactured a screw-in cartridge valve hydraulic integrated circuit. With FluidTech’s help, the bale mover is now manufactured up to current government emissions code, with all required information displayed for the operator to monitor. Because of their partnership on the bale mover, the customer chose to enlist the help of FluidTech over other fluid power competitors. They was happy with the work FluidTech had done with the hydraulic components of the machine, which created the foundation of the relationship. FluidTech was also able to provide a more economical solution, which made the customer's choice to work with them a simple one. Other suppliers would have replaced the entire HMI at a much greater cost.

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Symposium attendees were keen to hear from Hans-Ole Madsen from Philippine-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc which is the preferred bidder to operate pier 2 of the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) over the next 25 years. Hans-Ole Madsen from Philippine-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc (photos: Bradley Urion) The CEO of the South African Table Grape industry AJ Griessel remarked that the industry was out of homemade solutions and very concerned at the state of equipment but also encouraged by newly-appointed CEO Michelle Phillips who, Griessel observed, understands the company and the industry. Hans-Ole Madsen started off by lauding South Africa’s decision to finally follow the global trend to privatise port operations. They hope to be operational at DCT within the next three to four months. “Hopefully they’ll invite us to Cape Town also to do it there,” he quipped. “Despite everything, South Africa actually has very good IT systems, but a computer can’t solve everything.” He flagged cyber attacks as a risk, while at the same time sharing data more widely with role-players. Maintenance & repair of DCT equipment goes 75% of the way How long can ICTS take to fix Durban pier2? “The biggest problem is that the equipment doesn’t work. The biggest thing is to go through all the equipment feed, maintain and repair what’s on the ground at the moment. That will take you 75% of the way. That will take anywhere from six to twelve months, depending on the availability of spare parts and so on.” He continued: “After that, or simultaneously, you’ll start looking at processes. In my opinion you have fantastic port assets, the footprint is nice, everything is nice, so why doesn’t it work? Well, number one, the machines don’t work and number two is that everyone works very slowly.” Attendees laughed in agreement at his frank assessment. He added: “If everyone could work a little bit faster it would be pretty good. I’ll pay people incentives to work faster.” Madsen also had a little admonition for the South African industry which dislikes the new truck booking system at Port Elizabeth. “We operate a big port in the Philippines where we handle three million containers per year. This is only possible through a truck appointment system where you pay more for a peak slot. We’re trying to even the number over 24 hours a day.” Through making the truck booking system work, the local industry can play a small role in improving what is clearly a “dire” situation. “It’s urgent and it hurts you the most.” Lifting the conversation to HQ level South Africa almost feels like home to Thomas Eskesen: his eponymous advisory has been helping the South Africa fruit industry see through supply chain issues on logistics. AJ Griessel, SATGI CEO, and Thomas Eskesen of Eskesen Advisory Eskesen’s first observation of the South African fruit industry, he said, was that the industry was super-fragmented between commodities. “South Africa in general has completely missed in the boat in terms of taking logistics seriously. The platform we have now created is exciting because we are now talking across fruit fraternities and we have lifted the conversation from a local conversation to a headquarter conversation.” Like other attendees, Eskesen is also in Dubai for COP28 today where a cold chain alliance looking at food waste and temperature management will be launched. South Africa is a great place to be from a logistics standpoint, Eseken remarked, however: “When you’re shipping grapes from Argentina or Chile or Peru you definitely have a choice of five, six very legitimate shipping lines. Here it’s principally a two-player market [Maersk & MSC]. Unless we change that, South Africa will probably be lagging behind rest of the world for many years.” Chartering an old reefer vessel will no longer cut it: most vessels are over than 30 years, many will be taxed or scrapped in line with new environmental laws. It might be sufficient to place South African grapes in the UK ahead of Christmas, “but it won’t save us at the end of the day”, he remarked. In future a two tier-system of ‘green’ vessels to progressive ports and fuel guzzlers to the rest of the world could develop. “Right now the biggest bottleneck is the fuel. Maersk is investing lot into e-methanol but there’s not enough to supply ships. Ammonia seems to be a better play but there are safety issues. We really need global legislation on this,” Eskesen observed. Shortage of fresh product The 2% drop in refrigerated cargo has come to no surprise to anyone with an ear on the farm. “Retailers who are still beating up their suppliers: guys, I tell them, be careful what you’re doing: there’s not enough product for everybody,” Eskesen (right) said. Russia remains a pain point. “The good news is we’re largely going back to a more normal situation on shipping costs,” he said, but price inflation on fuel and labour has hit shipping lines hard. Shipping lines have quickly gone from making “tonnes of money” to being in the red by next year, Eskesen predicts. Placing many thousands of floating cold stores across the world for the different seasons – often with contracts concluded at the last minute – is complex, but at least the world is “swimming in reefer boxes”. Shipping line profits – almost a billion dollars per week for some last year – have been invested into smart containers which he considers an important way of getting to the bottom of food waste. “Do you really want a port in downtown Cape Town? Maybe move it to Saldanha Bay and get the traffic away from city. You have the most beautiful waterfront in the world – should the port be there?” Eskesen put to the audience.

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Jack's Quality Organic Low Sodium Pinto Beans - Case of 8 - 13.4 oz. PLANT BASED POWER- Our pinto beans are high in protein and fiber, low in sodium, and gluten free. COMMITTED TO QUALITY- All 7 types of Jack’s beans are USDA organic, Non-GMO, and BPA free. We take pride in sourcing only the best quality beans from the best quality farms, ensuring the perfect taste and texture for our customers. EASY OPEN & READY-TO-EAT- Simply tear the strip from the top and enjoy our fully cooked, ready-to-eat beans. No more hassle with a can opener. SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING- Caring for the environment is a true passion of ours! That’s why we weren’t afraid to change the paradigm on canned vegetables back in 2015. Our Eco-Friendly packaging is made from renewable resources, saves space on the shelf, and is 100% recyclable. VERSATILE- Use in chili, salads, tacos, dips, burgers, pasta, soups, hummus, and so much more! 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE- Jack’s Quality is confident that you will be happy with the quality of our products and stand behind every single item. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will issue a full refund.

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Rizza is seventeen. She lives with her mom and two sisters in the community of Banaba, just outside Manila. Rizza's house is poorly constructed, and dangerously close to a riverbank. Rizza lives in constant fear of heavy rains which cause the river to quickly burst its banks. When this happens Rizza can easily become trapped by the rising water. Without a rescue boat to evacuate her Rizza could lose her life in a major flood. The Philippines is one of the world's most disaster prone countries. In an average year it's affected by more than 20 typhoons, and that number is rising because of climate change. The community of Banaba is very flood prone and when rivers burst their banks its residents are often trapped by the quickly rising water. Your donations to this project will provide a large fiber-glass rescue boat. These boats are crewed by local residents, trained in first aid and swift-water rescue. These crews jump into action during floods and help their neighbours who have become trapped. A large boat can hold twelve evacuees like Rizza. Your donations will meet Rizza's share of the total boat cost. Your donations will keep Rizza and other evacuees safe during floods for years to come. Your donations will continue to protect Rizza from the worst impacts of disaster, even as climate change causes ever more frequent flooding.

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Effective Team Meetings Effective Team Meetings Course Details: This one-day instructor-led Effective Team Meetings Training course teaches you about planning, facilitating, and conducting successful meetings. You will learn how to establish the purpose and agenda of a meeting, facilitate participants' progress toward the meeting goals, improve their leadership abilities, facilitate situation analysis, brainstorm and make decisions, foster creative thinking and manage conflict among meeting participants. Interactive course activities also cover building a positive climate during a meeting and following best practices of verbal and non verbal communication. Fundamentals of Conducting Meetings - The purpose of meetings - Planning meetings - Participating in meetings - Closing meetings - The role of leaders - Decisions and ideas - Eliminating group think Conflicts, Climates, and Difficult Personalities - Resolving conflicts - Meeting climates Communicating as a Meeting Leader - Communicating clearly - Using effective language Listening Effectively and Asking Questions - Improving listening skills - Asking effective questions - Nonverbal communication - Interpreting nonverbal communication *Please Note: Course Outline is subject to change without notice. Exact course outline will be provided at time of registration. Upon successful completion of the Effective Team Meetings Training course, you will: - Learn about planning, facilitating, and conducting successful meetings. - Learn how to establish the purpose and agenda of a meeting - Facilitate participants' progress toward the meeting goals and improve their leadership abilities, - Facilitate situation analysis, brainstorming and decision making. - Foster creative thinking and manage conflict among meeting participants. Managers, team leaders and team members who want to learn how to prepare, facilitate, and conduct team meetings with more impact.

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the going green store on gmo's What is a GMO*? engineered foods are created when the genetic material from one organism is inserted into another. Most GE** foods are commodity crops such as corn and soy, but research is underway to develop genetically modified fruits and vegetables. A common example of a GMO is Roundup Ready corn. Roundup is a trade name for a broad-spectrum herbicide marketed by Monsanto, and Roundup Ready corn comes from seed also patented by Monsanto. (Convenient for them, eh?) You plant the corn, spray the herbicide, and it works against all grasses except the corn, which has been altered genetically to withstand the chemical. Because the seed is the intellectual property of Monsanto, you may not save your seed from one year to the next, as humans have done for millennia. Instead, you must buy seed each year from the company. This represents a marked shift in agriculture - farmers no longer have control over their production, from seed to harvest, but are dependent on a large company for their most fundamental inputs. Why Should I Be Concerned? to the Environmental Working Group, the average U.S. American eats 193 pounds of genetically engineered food in one year. And this is an underestimate! The study zeroed in on only four of the foods most commonly derived from GMO crops: sugar, corn-based sweeteners, salad oil and “corn products.” The study did not consider other significant sources of GMOs such as feed for the animals whose meat we eat. Certain conventional crops are almost certainly genetically modified: USDA data shows that 93% of soybeans, 88% of corn, and 95% of sugar beets are GMOs are still so relatively new that little is known about their long term effects on human health. Independent research has turned up disturbing health implications such as deteriorating liver and kidney function and impaired embryonic development. But all research so far has been limited by licensing agreements that control the use of genetically engineered seeds. Because the seeds are patented, they are not able to be cultivated for research purposes. And because genetically engineered foods are not required to be labeled, the FDA cannot effectively track the health results in people consuming them. Mark Bittman of The New York Times takes a different tack. Sidestepping the controversy over the unknown direct effects of eating GMOs, he points out that GMO crops are bad for all of us in another way. The purpose of most genetically engineered crops is to withstand the chemical herbicides that are used to grow them. These chemicals are definitively dangerous to human health (particularly the farmers applying them!) and their constant use leads to resistance in the weeds they are meant to kill in the first place, which leads to the use of stronger and stronger chemicals. A recent study from Washington State University shows that, coinciding with the rise of GMO crops, herbicide use has increased by 527 million pounds or 11% since 1996. Environmental Working Group founder Ken Cook also points out that GMO technology has precipitated the spread of monoculture plantings of corn and soybeans, contributing to the already dire loss of biodiversity. In the last four years, over 23 million acres (an area the size of Indiana) of wetlands and grasslands have been plowed up to plant more of these commodity crops. GMOs in the News had a moment in the last election when Prop 37 in California, which would have required labeling for foods containing GMOs, was defeated. This is a shame for all of us - not just Californians - because legislation mandating labeling of GMO foods in California would have affected packaging across the country. According to results compiled by the Center for Food Safety, over 90% of Americans consistently believe that foods containing GMOs should be labeled. And they’re not alone; more than 50 countries require GMO labeling. So what happened in the 2012 election? Wealthy interests, including heavyweights like Monsanto, Kraft, Heinz, and Pepsico raised $45.9 million to campaign against Prop 37, while supporters (dubbed by NPR “a far crunchier lineup”) were able to raise only around $9 million. (For a list of those who donated to support labeling, check out this friendlier list, which includes some of our crunchy favorites, like Dr. Bronner’s, Seed Savers Exchange, Dr. Mercola, and Nutiva.) But there is hope! though Prop 37 was defeated last year, it may have raised awareness and galvanized support for the labeling of genetically engineered food. There are many other state and local initiatives currently underway to require GMO labeling. The city of Cincinnati became the first in Ohio to pass such a resolution on November 15th, 2012. For more information on labeling campaigns, visit Just Label It! or The Center for Food Safety. What Can I Do Now? the meantime, until we have effective GMO labeling, there are a few ways that you can avoid genetically modified foods in your diet: Avoid processed foods. This general guideline is good for your health in so many ways. When your food enters your kitchen as a whole food, there is no question about what you’re putting in your body. Strive as much as possible to start with whole grains, beans, vegetables... Certified Organic foods may not contain GMO ingredients, or be grown from genetically engineered seed. Look for the Non-GMO Project label. Support companies like Ohio’s Berlin Bakery that have taken a stand Visit the Non-GMO Project website for a complete searchable list of verified products and retailers or download a shopping guide to your computer or iPhone. Support Farmers You Know Who Grow Real Food It’s a complicated issue! In reference to GE seeds, EWG’s Ken Cook has written: “It turns out that we need better farmers and a better farm bill, not better seeds.” One way to ensure the survival of these “better farmers” - who raise a wide variety of crops that are food for humans, rather than crops that are industrial inputs - is to support them directly. Shop at the farmers market, join a CSA, or look for truly local food products wherever you shop. Also think about how you could source more of you staple foods locally. Support Ohio business like Shagbark Seed & Mill, Stutzman Farms and Berlin Bakery that provide and process Ohio-grown grains and beans. You can avoid the crops most likely to be genetically modified: corn, soy, canola, and (sugar beet) sugar, but sometimes it’s difficult to tell which ingredients come from these plants. Familiarize yourself with the many different variations of ingredients that come from corn and soy. Center for Food Safety: GE Food Labeling Opinionator: Buying the Vote on GMOs Cincinnati Passes Resolution Requiring GE Food Labeling Americans Eat Their Weight in Genetically Engineered Food California Rejects Labeling of Genetically Modified Food Another Environmentalist Apologizes Over GMOs *GMO = Genetically Modified Organism **GE = Genetically Engineered

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Chlorine: Protecting human health for more than a century Sponsored: American entrepreneurs introduced chlorination to city water in 1913. A hundred years and millions of saved lives later, it’s still the best option. This article is sponsored by Evoqua Water Technologies. Chlorine is one of those workhorse chemicals that has an essential role in making other processes more sustainable, especially those that require potable or pure water (and what factory or community doesn’t?) And with the right equipment to handle and dispense it, chlorine is safer to use than ever. Exceptionally good at killing germs What makes chlorine so valuable in water-based processes is its ability to kill water-borne germs. Chlorine is exceptionally good at this. When you mix pure chlorine gas or a chlorine compound such as sodium hypochlorite with water, it forms hypochlorous acid, which, according to prevailing scientific thought, penetrates cell walls and destroys protein in such pathogens as typhus, salmonella, e. coli. and many water-borne parasites. It kills viruses, too. It kills these water-borne germs by the trillions, more efficiently, effectively and permanently than just about anything else on the planet. Our company, Evoqua Water Technologies, has known the good news about chlorine longer than any other water technology company in the U.S. One of our brands, Wallace & Tiernan, is the pioneer company that developed chlorine gas disinfection. In 1913, the company’s two founding entrepreneurs, Charles F. Wallace and Martin F. Tiernan, started the revolution by teaming up to develop equipment for feeding chlorine gas into a tributary of the Rockaway River at Dover, New Jersey supplying the Jersey City Water Department. The world has been a healthier place ever since. 'The most significant public health advancement of the millennium' It’s hard to understate the impact of chlorination on public health. Before Wallace and Tiernan’s breakthrough, cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery and hepatitis A killed thousands of U.S. residents annually. Drinking water chlorination and filtration have helped to virtually eliminate these diseases in the U.S. and other developed countries. That’s why, in 1997, LIFE magazine declared, "The filtration of drinking water plus the use of chlorine is probably the most significant public health advancement of the millennium." What makes chlorine so valuable in water-based processes is its ability to kill water-borne germs. What made chlorine a breakthrough in public health back then, and continues to do so today, is its ability to kill germs not just at the chlorination site, but continuously, throughout an entire water system, whether it’s a purification skid in your plant or the municipal water system of Los Angeles. No other currently used disinfection process does this. Filtration doesn’t. Ultraviolet radiation doesn’t. Only chlorine, chloramines and chlorine dioxide are approved residual disinfectants required for municipal drinking water distribution. Every day, 98 percent of modern U.S. water treatment facilities (about 170,000 public water systems) treat and convey billions of gallons of water through about 880,000 miles of distribution system piping to U.S. homes, farms and businesses. These pipes are decades old, and getting older every day. And in all of these systems, chlorine protects drinking water as it makes its journey from the plant to your tap. Chlorine’s ability to protect water through every mile of pipe, all the way to your kitchen sink, is literally the reason you can drink from the faucet and not die of typhoid. Chlorine is used again at the other end of the process, in wastewater treatment. It protects us from exposure to harmful germs after treated wastewater is returned to waterways. Chlorination offers a number of additional benefits: - It reduces many disagreeable tastes and odors. - It eliminates slime bacteria, molds and algae that commonly grow in water supply reservoirs, on the walls of water mains and in storage tanks. - It oxidizes and aids in the removal of chemical compounds that have unpleasant tastes and hinder disinfection. - It helps remove iron and manganese from raw water. Chlorine paves the way for pure industrial water In an industrial process, whether it’s generating potable process water or treating industrial wastewater, chlorine has an additional and equally vital role: it serves as a pretreatment for advanced filtration systems that remove heavy metals and toxic chemicals. Without chlorine, processes such as ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and continuous deionization wouldn’t be possible. The systems would literally be clogged up by germs, and it would be far more expensive to generate high-purity water or to recycle wastewater back into your processes. Chlorine is also used in boiler feedwater systems to prevent the growth of slime and bacteria that would reduce the efficiency of the system and waste energy. For all the environmental benefits it provides, chlorine itself can be a difficult substance to handle, especially in its most popular form for water treatment, compressed gas. It’s a strong irritant and, if released into the air, can damage the respiratory systems of those nearby. More than a century of development in systems for packaging it, containing it and transporting it in its various forms have made it safer. But there are still accidents, especially during transport of this powerful chemical. Evoqua isn’t a manufacturer or transporter of chlorine, but we have been helping municipal and industrial water systems use it safely and productively since we introduced chlorination to the market. Since then, we have done much to make chlorine even safer to use on site. The main things that have changed are system design and material selection, especially metal alloys and engineered plastics that have enabled us to design chlorinators that are more durable, have fewer moving parts, and operate with more inherent safety. None of these alternatives is a drop-in replacement for what chlorine does: continuous disinfection throughout a system. In addition to components themselves, other devices help make overall chlorination systems safer, such as double-check valves and seals, safety shut-off valves and emergency vapor scrubbers — also manufactured by Evoqua — which can quickly remove all of the chlorine gas from a room in the event of a release. Other equipment such as gas detection systems and fire safety doors also help make modern chlorination systems very safe. Alternatives to chlorine Yes, there are alternatives to chlorination for disinfecting water, including ozone and ultraviolet radiation. We supply these options and recommend them, when appropriate, when we design purification systems for our customers. Tradeoffs include increased energy use and the loss of system-wide protection from re-contamination. That’s because none of these alternatives is a drop-in replacement for what chlorine does: continuous disinfection throughout a system. Is chlorine here to stay? Our belief is, yes, because it still has work to do and lives to save. In municipal water systems and industrial installations throughout the U.S., chlorine makes a significant contribution to reducing water costs and increasing availability by helping treat and reclaim contaminated water and by recycling wastewater. Worldwide, about 1.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, with twice that many lacking adequate sanitation. As a result, the World Health Organization estimates that 3.4 million people, mostly children, die every year from water-related diseases. Until we can address this great need in public health, we will need all of the tools available. Which means that, with the right equipment and practices in place, chlorine is going to continue to be a key part of safe and sustainable water processes for the foreseeable future.

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|Johnson Controls packaged the 96-cell Li-ion pack in a front floor console unit. Click to enlarge. Johnson Controls unveiled its re3 concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The re3 concept is designed to highlight Johnson Controls’ capabilities in seating, interiors, electronics and hybrid power solutions applied in the small car segment. On the powertrain side, the re3 concept features an air-cooled, 96-cell, 22 Ah Li-ion battery pack with approximately 8.2 kWh of capacity and a discharge capacity of greater than 50 kw. Electric range for the concept is approximately 20 miles. To maximize storage and passenger space in the small car configuration, Johnson Controls packaged the battery system in a front floor console unit. The placement of the energy storage system maintains a low center of gravity and maximizes the distance to the perimeter of the vehicle. The design also maximizes rear cargo storage and enables three passenger seating in the rear seat by utilizing the space between the two front seats in the center tunnel. Majid Taghikhani, Project Leader, Hybrid Systems for Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS), said that the current design is about as large as they can go and still retain the console-only packaging. Although increasing capacity would be feasible by moving to a module structure, with additional packs under the seats for example, Taghikhani said they would rather stay away from that due to losses from connecting the packs. Echoing an increasingly prevalent theme coming from automakers and suppliers, Johnson Controls said that it recognizes that the automotive market has shifted and that consumers today demand smaller cars, which are more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly—but without compromising features and functions. In addition to the plug-in powertrain, the re3 is a platform for a range of new elements developed by Johnson Controls, including: new, class-leading storage capacity in the instrument panel, enabled by the company’s Ecospace technology; An “extended cluster,” which includes a traditional gauge cluster, along with a 7-inch color, touch panel display; a seat-wing armrest and controller on the driver’s seat, enabling some of the controls to be moved from the center stack to the seat; a conversational seating arrangement, offering new ways to interact in the interior, as well as Slim Seating and rear, stadium-style folding seats; and renewable materials with “natural look” finishes throughout the interior. From a sustainability perspective, the re3 provides significant mass reduction, renewable materials, and smart features that enable efficiency. In the cockpit and on the door panels, surfaces are comprised of exposed natural and environmentally friendly substrate material with a fiber-wood appearance. By eliminating the A-surface material, Johnson Controls achieved a 30% weight reduction. Also by reducing the number of plastic parts in the interior, the use of petroleum-based materials was decreased. Our re3 concept shows how we can redesign and improve the interior of a small vehicle to meet the needs of consumers while adding tremendous value for our customers. People want smaller vehicles with better fuel economy, eco-friendly materials and the luxuries and utility that make the driving experience enjoyable, and the re3 is a great demonstration of our ability to help meet these needs through innovation.—Jeff Williams, group vice president and general manager, North America for Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

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Update: As of April 22, 2019, Green Tourism Canada is now Sustainable Tourism. While there are many ways tourism businesses can reduce their carbon footprint within its operations, one of the biggest opportunities by far is related to transportation: as guests travel to your destination, as they enjoy their experiences, and even the travel choices made among your own staff. Transportation is the largest contributor to global warming, and tourism contributes more than 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, most of that coming from travel. Any tourism businesses looking to operate more sustainably must be taking steps to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Plus, with carbon pricing coming or increasing in every province in Canada, it makes economic sense to start taking a closer look at your carbon footprint. Even if you operate a tour bus, power boat or snowmobile tour company, like some of our Sustainable Tourism certified members, all tourism businesses can help by encouraging visitors to use less polluting options and the travel information you provide to your guests can influence them to make their journey with a lower carbon footprint. The Green Tourism Canada Criteria Checklist includes an entire section with good ideas related to travel and transportation, including policies and procedures to promote alternative modes of transportation for your guests and staff. We know not every business can do all of these things, but here are a few ideas to get you started: - Provide clear and comprehensive information and encouragement about low carbon activities guests can enjoy on and offsite such as walking, running, cycling, canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, etc. - Provide information on your website and brochures highlighting public transport options, including getting to and from your businesses, as well as travel within the destination - If you have limited public transportation options, promote cycling and bike rentals, as well as walking opportunities and private group shuttles and busses that will carry many passengers at once - Consider offering incentives to guests who choose to use public transportation, such as discounts, special gifts/service, etc. - Provide electric car charging infrastructure for your guests and staff - If you have a company vehicle or fleet, create a plan to move to electric vehicles as they become available - If you operate watercraft, golf carts, ATVs, or other fossil fuel-powered vehicles, look for electric or high efficiency options whenever possible - Ensure that your facilities are pedestrian and cyclist friendly, providing drying areas, repair tools and bench, secure storage, etc. - Encourage your staff to use public transportation, carpooling, and offer incentives or monthly draws for those that do - Consider offering staff an allowance for purchasing a bike or bus pass to offset parking requirements/pressure at your business If you’re interested in measuring the carbon footprint of your business, try out ecobase Carbon Software, a super simple to use and very affordable online carbon tracking and measurement tool. Once you’ve measured and begun reducing your carbon footprint, you might want consider becoming carbon neutral – it’s often much less costly than you think. We use Offsetters, a Canadian company. They also have a online calculator that lets your guests measure flight or vehicle emissions and then allowing them to purchase carbon offsets online to make their trip to and from your business carbon neutral.

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HELENA – an investment in the future: The Graduate School Environmental Health serves as an ideal career springboard through excellent research, training and networks. Today’s doctoral students are our future leaders – in research, clinical work, industry and management. In order to ensure optimal promotion, Helmholtz Zentrum München – together with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and Technische Universität München (TUM) – opened the first Helmholtz Graduate School of Environmental Health (HELENA) on November 1, 2010. With its unique focus on Environmental Health, research activities will concentrate on the interaction between individual genetic disposition, environmental factors and individual lifestyle habits, thus illuminating the pathogenesis of common, complex diseases such as diabetes mellitus and chronic lung diseases. HELENA qualifies a new generation of internationally competitive graduate students in the field of environmental health research. The interdisciplinary education within HELENA prepares the graduate students to fill lead positions in research, management, industry and administration. HELENA provides exceptional opportunities for graduate students: - Doctoral work in interdisciplinary research teams at one of the leading centers for health and environment research - Intensive scientific training in one of the eight thematic fields - Translational projects with close links between basic and clinical research - Access to state-of-the-art platforms and training in the latest technologies - Networking on an international scale, with financial support for attending international conferences and for research stays at other institutions - Promotion of independence and self-management - Intensive guidance and mentoring by a personal Thesis Committee - Design of an individual training program - Career promotion and training in management, leadership and communication - Conferral of a doctorate from either Ludwig-Maximians-Universität (LMU) or Technische Universität München (TUM)

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Steve Kimpton: ‘I Don’t Collect Them and I’m Not Very Good at Selling Them, I Just Love Them’ Steve Kimpton loves every one of his eclectic vehicles. And his new garage. Each car represents his lifelong passion for rare vehicles –– from his early life in a small English village, to Canada and Connecticut and eventually Arizona. That’s why he just built a 1,600-square-foot high-ceilinged garage attached to his north Scottsdale home. Before the completion of his auto cave, he stored his joys at various friends’ homes as well as at APEX Motor Club in Maricopa. Now at home, he, his wife Julie and their rescued black Labrador retriever, Natasha, can all enjoy them in their different ways. “Julie said no more cars, as we don’t have any more room, so building out the garage seemed the obvious solution to me,” he explains. “I don’t collect them, I’m not very good at selling them, I just love them,’” says Kimpton, who was born and raised in Albrighton, a village in Shropshire, England, not far from Birmingham. “I love unique cars; none are worth very much in world-market terms, but they all mean a lot to me.” After graduating from Oxford University with an engineering degree, he built a component car in three months before beginning a career. “I think I got the car bug from my father, Bill. I remember he had a Mark I Escort which he used to drive us to school in when the weather was bad, and I think he was a frustrated rally driver,” he explains, noting the popularity of that Ford model at the time in England. “I had a talent for engineering but knew I didn’t want a career in it, so I got into actuarial work because of my brother,” he adds. As a result, he accepted a position with one of the largest private consulting firms in the world and moved to Montreal, Quebec, in 1986. He lived and worked in Canada for the next 20 years during which he became a partner. He then moved with his company to Stamford, Connecticut, about 40 miles from Manhattan. In 2011, he relocated to Arizona, where he retired from full-time actuarial work in 2015. “I loved the climate, the golf and the Arizona car culture,” he explains. He now partners with Kai Goddard, a Cave Creek resident, on Track Rekord, which offers high-performance on-track driver instruction and other services at APEX and nationwide. In Kimpton’s new garage is a 1955 Beck Porsche 550 Spyder replica; a 1960 Westfield Mega S2000; a 1961 Triumph TR3A, which he hopes to eventually give to his first son, Max; a 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7, which he bought for his second son, Alex, when he was born and which he is still restoring 30 years later; a 1988 BMW 325is Group N tribute track car; 1997 BMW 328 “Lemons” track car; a 2000 BMW M Coupe “Clown Shoe”; a 2005 factory-built Superformance S1, with a Ford Zetec engine, #53 of 56 produced; a 2005 Lotus Elise; a 2014 Ariel Atom; and Julie’s 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric. There is also a 150-cc Chinese-made scooter that a friend found dumped in a Phoenix back yard; and a very quick Honda 125-cc Grom motorcycle. Signature Graphics in Scottsdale has meticulously wrapped the scooter and the Atom in matching British Union Jack livery. Kimpton also garages a 2010 CTS-V, fully wrapped by Signature Graphics, which he and his Track Rekord partner Goddard use for instruction at APEX. “It’s a perfect car for the task,” he says. “It can hold up to four students, has lots of power and it handles great, so it’s perfect for drifting.” A Recent History of Motoring “The collection is a pocket history of the evolution of the motorcar from the middle of the 20th century to today, with cars such as the 1950s Porsche through the BMWs and the Lotus that need computers, and the Kona that relies on electrons for motive power,” he says. “The next stage are the cars that won’t even need drivers –– but hopefully not too soon.” Kimpton hosted us recently in his new space, built in the second half of 2020 by Brian Carson of CB International, which includes automobilia and a chalk board where he posts his “to-do” list of repairs and maintenance. Let’s look closely at a few of his cars, in order of purchase: •1961 Triumph TR3A –– He acquired the classic English roadster in 1987 prior to Max’s birth. The in-line 4 had about 95 horses when new, fed by twin SU carburetors and an electric overdrive. Kimpton says he has had it up to a scary 110 mph, the claimed top speed. This was the first British production car to be fitted with disc brakes, he explains. “I restored it and planned to give it to Max on his 21st birthday,” says Kimpton. Max is 32 now, but Kimpton still plans one day to drive cross country with him to Montreal and deliver the classic. “This was a true barn find. I saw it in an ad in the Montreal Gazette for $5, 000,” he explains, noting that his first car was a Triumph Herald, a two-door available from 1959 through 1971. “The TR3A was complete, but I bought it completely in pieces and in boxes,” he says. “It looked as though the previous owner had got half way through a restoration and ran out of gas.” Kimpton took 18 months to assemble the Triumph. “It’s so easy to work on, with lots of access, and the parts are often much cheaper than parts for modern cars. It’s almost all original but has been repainted in a metal flake close to the original Signal Red, and I added seatbelts and a wooden steering wheel.” He left it in storage in Montreal when he moved to Connecticut. “I was going to sell it back then, but Max advised, ‘You can’t, dad; it’s a part of the family.’” •2005 Lotus Elise –– Kimpton bought the car when he moved to the United States. Newly introduced for 2005, it’s the revised Series 2, which he says was not available at the time in Canada. He picked it up in Stamford. The low-slung, sinuous track car has the “bulletproof” Toyota engine with variable valve timing. “Over 6,200 rpm, it has a great kick in power,” he says. The low-mileage roadster also has the optional Touring Package which included perforated leather seats, carpets, some sound insulation and electric windows. “It’s the car that saved Lotus,” he says. This is also the car that brought him to regular track driving because the dealership where he bought it scheduled regular events at nearby Lime Rock. He adds: “Despite being a track- focused car, it’s surprisingly comfortable as a highway driver; I used to take it up to Montreal all of the time.” “I love this car. It’s the proverbial go-kart for handling, and it’s appreciating in value for enthusiasts. Fortunately, it’s led the life it was meant to lead: being driven hard at the track. A while back, I added the very faint blue stripes when it had to be repainted, so now it’s unique.” This is another vehicle a family member warned him against selling. A few years ago, he thought about it. Not nearly the car fan he is, Julie simply asked, “Why would you do that?” •1955 Beck Porsche 550 Spyder replica –– “I was looking around for Beck replicas here in the United States, and I found this on E-Bay,” Kimpton explains. The Beck Speedster company, Special Edition Inc., is based in Bremen, Indiana. Kimpton’s has a VW four-cylinder outputting about 125 horses through a 4-speed and is in the less common Silver Blue with a red interior. “I take it out as often as I can,” he says, “and it’s a hoot to drive.” •1960 Westfield Mega S2000 –– Kimpton built this fiberglas-bodied Lotus 7 interpretation when he retired in 2015. “It comes in a big box with all of the parts, except for the drivetrain,” he explains. The car was designed around the AP1 Honda S2000 drivetrain, and after an engine mishap, he changed out the F20C head on a new F22C1 block for a longer stroke and customized the ECU. The Westfield is light at just over 1,400 pounds. “It’s very fast and handles very well on the track,” he says. “Building it was a bit challenging, though, to solve some of the assembly issues, but the internet forums, mostly based in the UK, were invaluable,” he explains. One issue was getting the tall engine and the drivetrain into the front bay. “There is not a lot of room, and the engine and gearbox must be installed together, so I had to temporarily lift up the back of the car to get the right angle to slide everything in. It’s very snug. I did it by myself, which added to the challenge.” He’s always loved the Gulf livery, made famous by the great GT40 colors, orange on Zenith blue, which dominated Le Mans in the mid-1960s. “I told Westfield that’s what I wanted; they color matched them for me and started making this combination available for other people as well.” •2014 Ariel Atom –– This rear-engine track car is not road legal. Most of the time, this and the Westfield live at APEX. “The Westfield has slightly more power, so it’s better on the straights, but this beats it in the twisty bits,” he explains. “But if you get it wrong, it all goes south very quickly and you will spin out.” He co-owned the car with a deceased friend: “He had the perfect last day; he’d been at the track, flew home, had dinner with his wife and had a heart attack the following morning,” Kimpton says. “Because of this memory, the car means a tremendous amount to me.” •2000 BMW M Coupe –– Known as the “Clown Shoe” for its shape, Kimpton’s is the S52 240-horse version and is one of only 313 made in this color combination for the North American market, he says. “It was an engineering project to produce a better sports car at BMW, and they made it on the understanding that it didn’t cost a lot to make, so it shares a lot of parts, including the M3 engine, with the E36 3-Series,” he explains. “I had wanted to buy this car in this color, Estoril Blue, ever since I saw one in a showroom in Montreal when it first came out,” he says. “It’s a very polarizing look; it’s a car you either love or hate, and I love it. I bought it ‘by accident’ on Bring a Trailer when Julie was on vacation,” he adds with a smile. •1997 BMW 328 “Lemons” track car –– This is a hailstorm-damaged car for the fun “24 Hours of Le Mons” race series in three classes. “You are only supposed to spend $500 on the car except for safety features such as harnesses, race seats, wheels/tires, brakes and the fire-suppression system. Three friends paid for it, and I provided the sweat equity. I stripped it, rebuilt the engine and did the ‘artwork,’” he explains. “The series is an inexpensive way to get involved in wheel-to-wheel racing and is a blast.” •1991 BMW 325is Group N tribute track car –– In the 1990s, two-time world Superstox champion, Geoff Goddard, the father of his business partner, Kai, raced this model in Group N in South Africa as part of circuit racing for a BMW team. Kai, his brother and Kimpton recreated it for him. Geoff took it to the track when he recently visited. “It was a special day for him –– he’s now in his 70s –– and a special moment for us all as he was reunited with his car,” Kimpton recalls. He explains that even though it doesn’t have a lot of power from the 165-horse straight 6, the racer handles “sublimely” with a great suspension set-up. After Goddard senior returned home to South Africa, Kimpton and the brothers wanted to compete with the car in the APEX race series, but they weren’t sure it was a good idea in case the car were damaged, but Geoff gave them his paternal blessing: “You’ve gotta race that car!” If you or someone you know has a GreatGarage and would like it to be considered for an upcoming issue, please email us at [email protected].

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IPD Introduces New Piston Families Pistons are a key component in all engine and cylinder kits. They have undergone an extensive design evolution over recent years due to emissions requirements that have resulted in increasing cylinder pressures. IPD now offers IPDSteel aftermarket friction welded pistons for a wide range of Caterpillar C Series engines used in heavy-duty construction industry equipment. In addition to the C18, C27 and C32 applications, launched at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, IPD also offers aftermarket friction welded pistons for C7, C13, and C15 engines as well. Industrial Parts Depot (IPD), manufactures aftermarket internal engine repair parts for heavy equipment, including pistons, cylinder liners, gaskets, engine bearings, and cylinder head parts. The company is well known for its broad range of high quality engine parts for CAT, Cummins and Volvo. IPD is headquartered in Torrance, California, where it has its engineering and administrative facilities, as well as its main distribution center. The company operates 3 other distribution centers throughout the U.S., all of which include sales and customer service people. IPD also operates international subsidiaries in Australia and Europe, with added sales people based in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. © InfraStructures - Tous droits réservés - All rights reserved

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Schools back in session and guess who the teacher is? Me! Never thought I’d ever have to teach my kids anything but morals, values, and making good choices. But insert 2020, COVID –19, and the world being shut down, and here I am teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic! Not to mention transforming my guest bedroom to a classroom complete with desks, chairs, and a chalkboard. With the kids being at home full-time, my electricity bill has been consistently in the $300 to $400 range each month, which is very uncommon for my family. Typically, the summer months are when we take vacations, so we are not at home for weeks at a time during the summer. Though we’ve saved money by not vacationing, we’ve spent more money on electricity. This is a bit concerning since there is no set date to when we will return to any type of normalcy. In addition to the pandemic, explosion in Beirut, and earthquake in North Carolina, did you know the state of Texas is in a drought? Yep, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, 71% of Texas is experiencing drought-like conditions. We have gone weeks with little to no rain. To me, less rain and more sun equal solar panels! I honestly think that solar energy is my new obsession, but of course, you know who keeps saying you know what, because he wants to know “Why Now”? I have all the answers to his questions in my head, but somehow getting them to come out of my mouth in a way that makes sense is the problem. While the kids were doing lessons on their laptop, I decided to visit IntegrateSun’s website for some additional knowledge. As I perused through IntegrateSun’s bright and colorful website, I came across their downloadable e-book entitled “10 Things To Know Before Going Solar”. I felt like I hit the jackpot! It was so thorough and well put together! I believed I had enough information to practically speak to my husband's concerns and transform his “why now” to “right now”! What immediately caught my attention was the section on understanding your electricity bill. Based on the information from the eBook, I was able to calculate my family uses 7,500 kilowatts annually. The eBook also shared that an average solar system produces 8,750 kilowatts per year! This made me do a little dance around the kitchen because that is more than enough energy to power my home plus, receive a refund from our utility company! Cha-Ching! I also discovered what type of roof would be ideal for solar panels. Ironically, our roof is brand new since we replaced it after the hail storm last year. I am also very confident that a hybrid solar system is the best choice for my family as opposed to an on-grid or off-grid system. The eBook stated that it costs more, but the security it will bring to my family and the energy independence is well worth the investment. To my surprise, IntegrateSun has different financing options; some offer little to no money down which makes their solar systems more than affordable. I became excited all over again, but I knew I was not the one to break the news to my husband. All it would take is one look in his big brown eyes, and I would fail to close the deal. So I called IntegrateSun and set up a virtual meeting with a solar expert named Sean for back up. Sean was so sharp and solar savvy; I almost wrote him a check after our first consultation, which explains why I am not in charge of the finances. My shoe closet alone proves I have no discipline when it comes to spending. So I decided to bring in a heavyweight. I told Sean I was about to introduce him to his greatest opponent, so don’t pull any punches and come out swinging! Sean laughed and said, bring him on! Mark was home from work relaxing, the kids were in the backyard playing, and I had just put the chicken in the oven when my cell phone rang. Mark had no idea about the surprise I planned for him tonight. Sean called at exactly the time I suggested! I told him the best time to speak with Mark was when he was winding down from work and slightly hungry. The aroma from my famous baked chicken and Sean’s fantastic solar presentation might be the combination and motivation for Mark to finally decide to go green! I chatted with Sean briefly on facetime, then I politely walked over to Mark, handed him the phone, and said honey, it's for you. He looked at the screen and Sean was smiling, rocking his IntegrateSun gear, ready to shine! Mark muted the phone, and asked me what was this about? I smiled and said...a brighter future! ~ To be continued ~ Write a comment below and let us start an interesting conversation together as I journal how I went from being solar misfit to a solar socialite in a short period of time. Stay tuned as we continue to find our pathway to the sun

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'Should we fail to radically change our approach to education, the same cohort we're attempting to "protect" could find that their entire future is scuttled by our timidity.' David Puttnam, MIT, 2012 This wide-ranging essay aims to provoke creative dialogue and challenge complacency in our traditional higher education institutions. 'Just as globalisation and technology have transformed other huge sectors of the economy in the past 20 years, in the next 20 years universities face transformation.' With a massive diversification in the range of providers, methods and technologies delivering tertiary education worldwide, the assumptions underlying the traditional relationship between universities, students and local and national economies are increasingly under great pressure - a revolution is coming. Making markets: The City's role in industrial strategyTo tackle climate change, we need a significant increase in public and private capital investment. Broken hearted: A spotlight paper on cardiovascular diseaseProgress on cardiovascular disease was a significant driver of better health and prosperity in the latter half of the 20th century, however progress has recently stalled – with indications it may be in reverse. Where are we going? Transport priorities for the next UK governmentThe UK needs a greener transport system that works better for people today and allows future generations to thrive.

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Germans tend to use their credit or debit cards much less for paying for their shopping than most other EU citizens. Part of the reason is that they don’t like to pay digitally but another part is that they simply cannot. Germany used to be a frontrunner for innovations in the payment sector but is now in danger of losing ground. Thus was a recent criticism by Boston Consulting Group, a global consultancy, in a recent report with regard to the reluctant use of electronic payment options by the Germans. But those electronic payments are the means of the future, says i.e. Deutsche Bank CEO John Cryan. He even predicted at the Davos Forumin 2016 that within ten years, cash won’t even be around anymore because it simply is too “frightfully inefficient”. But those forecasting the death of cash meet strong resistance by German shoppers. Even as recently as 2014 eight out of ten payments were conducted exchanges coins and bank notes in Germany. Almost nowhere else in Europe the credit and debit cards are used so little: In 2016 every German used his or her plastic money on average 49 times. Danes and Swedes on the other hand reached for it more than 300 times. Finns, Britons, Dutch, Estonians and Luxembourger still used the electronic payment terminals more than 200 times. Only Bulgarians, Romanians, Greeks and Italians are using plastic cards less than Germans. The various national preferences are also linked to the availability and spread of cash machines as well as the density of shops accepting cash-free payments. (Graph) While in Germany in 2016 the ratio is one cash machine to 13 terminals for cash-free payment in shops and stores, it is 91 in Sweden and even 311 in Luxembourg. In many countries this is a mirror image: few cash machines equals many options for cash-free payments, like for instance in Scandinavia. In Germany however the situation is reversed: 1.000 cash machines per 1 million inhabitants are, compared with the EU average, a lot, just 14.000 retailers with debit card terminals on the other hand not much. The choice the Germans make on whether to use cash or not usually depends on how much of it they have at the ready and on the amount that needs to be paid. Those are the findings of a survey by German Bundesbank from 2014. It also found that 2/3 of Germans believe that they can better control their spending when they see how the wallet get emptier and emptier. Regarding the debit card payments, 71% of those surveyed value the easy use. The increase of electronic payments in Germany has one further reason: the internet. As online shopping, where cash payments are not even an option anymore, intensifies special internet payment means such as Paypal dominate with a share of 41 percent of the turnover, followed by bank transfers (23%) and credit cards (18%). Paypal and Co might be in line for a further boost when the European payment services directive (PSD2) enters into force in Germany in 2018. The directive will provide so called Fintechs - thus companies outside the banking sector, who offer payment services – with access to account details, if a bank’s costumer agrees to it. Only the data necessary for the specific payment operation will be made available and it is also ensured that they do not end up in the wrong hands. Increasingly stringent energy consumption targets for the year 2030 flanked by national energy efficiency targets are about to being agreed at the EU level. A study by the German Economic Institute (IW) shows that these targets when applied to ETS-sectors, ... The EU would neglect its responsibility for the mismatch of tax policies among member states by implementing a taxation of the digital economy. It would translate into a tax increase for a specific group of companies, which would make the classification of ...

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Below is a line up of essential benefits of the electric forklift vehicle. A few of the advantages are likewise discovered with various other sorts of forklifts such as LPG, so if you believe you require more suggestions, call us for no responsibilities guidance. We are additionally satisfied to provide a forklift site survey to totally assess your existing place as well as to suggest the best fork vehicle solution for you. As electrical forklifts have no clutch, they are a lot easier to drive than various other alternatives such as diesel. You just run the forklift making use of the guiding wheel and accelerator. Electric forklifts have progressed a whole lot and the general automated drive is very smooth and also comfy for the driver. The general experience of steering electrical has actually been said to reduce anxiety on the driver which is far better for onsite security and also decreasing preventable crashes. As there is no clutch, the operator’s concentration is narrowed in on operating. This resembles the benefit of driving an automated automobile. It is obvious that we are living through extraordinary times when it concerns the future of our world. Searching for zero-carbon solutions is becoming a concern in both work environments as well as residences. Picking to acquire an electrical forklift you will certainly be helping to decrease carbon exhausts. Electric is the best option for environmentally conscious organizations– specifically if you are currently taking a look at solar services. The fact that an electric forklift requires a lot less upkeep will also help to save you cash in the long-run. There are numerous kinds of moving components or fluids in a traditional gas-powered forklift that are not needed in an electrical forklift including motor oil, spark plugs, air filters and catalytic converters. In time, these parts require to be dealt with or changed and electric motor oil needs to be eliminated or changed. With an electrical forklift, you won’t have any one of these elements which will cause your upkeep routine to be much more erratic as well as workable. Perfect for smaller sized construction sites One of the substantial advantages of the electrical counterbalance truck is that it’s perfect for usage in constrained or smaller building areas. These smaller forklifts have a much smaller chassis, which enhances manoeuvrability with its small turning span. As a result, if your warehouse has slim aisles and low ceilings, this is the ideal forklift for you. When it comes to charging, multiple setups are readily available to align with specific facility attributes. Rapid powering options are becoming more prevalent and also deal increasing flexibility, enabling quick partial charges during lunch and various other breaks. To identify the most suitable charging technology for your center, a demands evaluation will likely be called for. Lower operating costs As electrical forklifts call for fewer parts, are less expensive to ‘power’ as well as are much less most likely to need routine oil or coolant adjustments, they are far more affordable to operate. Due to there being fewer moving components, they are likewise less most likely to break down which is a massive gain from a time and cost viewpoint. Responses from our customers suggests that they are extremely satisfied with the operating expense of an electric forklift.

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The prefab homes market in Switzerland is known for its competitive pricing, and Karmod is no exception. Offering a range of prefab home models at various price points, Karmod ensures that customers can find the perfect fit for their budget. The company's use of efficient construction methods and high-quality materials helps reduce overall costs while maintaining the durability and comfort of their homes. Karmod is revolutionizing the Swiss housing market with its innovative prefab homes and steel buildings. Offering a variety of customizable designs and sizes, Karmod's prefab house solutions cater to the diverse needs of the Swiss population. The company's commitment to quality and affordability has made it a popular choice among those seeking stylish yet budget-friendly housing options in Switzerland.Prefab Homes Prices in Switzerland Karmod's low-cost prefab houses in Switzerland are the perfect solution for those seeking affordable housing without compromising on quality or design. These low-cost prefab homes are built using state-of-the-art technology and materials, ensuring their longevity and energy efficiency. With a range of customizable options, homeowners can create a comfortable living space that suits their unique needs and preferences. Karmod is actively involved in social housing projects in Switzerland, providing prefab homes for those in need of affordable and comfortable housing. By working closely with local authorities and non-profit organizations, Karmod helps address the growing demand for social housing, offering eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions to support the development of sustainable communities across the country. Karmod's prefab steel buildings in Switzerland cater to both residential and commercial needs. These durable and versatile structures are ideal for a variety of applications, including warehouses, workshops, and office spaces. With their easy installation process and low maintenance requirements, Karmod's steel buildings are a popular choice for businesses and individuals seeking a practical and cost-effective solution. In addition to providing high-quality, affordable prefab homes and steel buildings in Switzerland, Karmod places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. The company's expert team works closely with clients throughout the entire process, from initial consultation and design customization to installation and post-construction support. By ensuring clear communication and a seamless experience, Karmod has built a strong reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction in the Swiss market. This commitment to excellence has solidified Karmod's position as a leading provider of prefab housing and steel building solutions in Switzerland and beyond. In order to serve you better, if you could kindly send an e-mail to [email protected] for questions and details about your theoretical and special architectural plans, projects, and product specifications, your request will be responded to as soon as possible. From one end of the world to the other, we enable our customers to reach the ready-made construction sector produced with the new technology of the world. We guarantee reliability through technology and innovation, flexible commercial models and smart supply chain solutions that add value for you, following the project production network.Discover

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Washington state's push to reduce emissions : [POST-BROADCAST CORRECTION: Colin Murphy is with the Low Carbon Fuel Policy Research Group at UC Davis. The audio story and transcript currently does not reflect the organization's full title.] ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Several states across the country have new laws on the books this year to reduce the greenhouse gas pollution that is warming the planet. Washington State is among them. New laws change how big businesses use energy and how people fuel up their cars and trucks. John Ryan from member station KUOW in Seattle begins this two-part story. JOHN RYAN, BYLINE: A new cap on carbon emissions from big polluters is the centerpiece of Washington Governor Jay Inslee's push to tackle pollution that causes climate change. Inslee tooted his horn at a press conference in January. (SOUNDBITE OF PRESS CONFERENCE) JAY INSLEE: This is something we legitimately can crow about. We do have the best suite of policies to build clean energy in our state in the United States. RYAN: The carbon cap has been in the works for about a decade. During that time, greenhouse gas emissions have continued to increase. That's despite Inslee's promises and a state law that required emissions to shrink below their 1990 levels by the year 2020. Washington missed that deadline, and now the state mandate is to get to net-zero pollution over the next 30 years. (SOUNDBITE OF PRESS CONFERENCE) INSLEE: And now we can show them real results - not just promises of action. RYAN: Now, big polluters face a cap on their emissions. To keep polluting, businesses can buy a limited number of allowances - basically, pollution permits. Those permits will go on auction starting this month. Proceeds will go to reduce pollution and help hard-hit communities prepare for everything from heat waves to floods. JESSICA SPIEGEL: The carbon cap is definitely a major system change for the economy in Washington. RYAN: Jessica Spiegel represents oil companies like Chevron and Phillips 66 with the Western States Petroleum Association. Oil refineries won't have to make immediate pollution reductions like other sectors, due to fears they might take their business elsewhere. And they get their pollution permits, worth millions of dollars, for free. Even so, Spiegel says they'll be hard-pressed to cut pollution as fast as the state wants them to. SPIEGEL: How do we get there so fast? We need to be building new things right now. RYAN: The BP refinery north of Bellingham is the second-biggest source of carbon pollution in the state. Refinery manager Eric Zimpfer says it's making more biodiesel and taking other steps to cut emissions faster than the state mandate. ERIC ZIMPFER: We're going to be a net-zero company across our operations. This is something the world needs to move to. RYAN: A dozen eastern states have a cap on carbon emissions from power plants. But so far, only the West Coast states of California, Oregon and Washington have started to cap pollution from industry more broadly. For NPR News, I'm John Ryan in Seattle. SHAPIRO: This new carbon cap isn't Washington's only effort to cut emissions. This year, the state became the latest to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard. Bellamy Pailthorp with member station KNKX reports it's a system of fees on transportation fuel producers and credits for low-carbon alternatives. (SOUNDBITE OF PUMP RUNNING) BELLAMY PAILTHORP, BYLINE: Tom Yamada drags a big hose from his bright orange tanker truck to a grease trap out back of a popular Hawaiian taco restaurant in Seattle. TOM YAMADA: And it's like a big straw, so we're going to vacuum up this oil. PAILTHORP: He works for Mahoney Environmental, which recycles used cooking oil. Yamada says it's a dirty job, but he takes pride in helping to make cleaner fuels. (SOUNDBITE OF SUCKING NOISE) YAMADA: There that goes. That was about 150 gallons. So it took maybe 2 minutes? PAILTHORP: Yamada collects cooking oil from all around western Washington. That oil then gets purified and pretreated in Seattle before it goes overseas, where it's processed into renewable diesel. The fuel isn't available in Washington yet - only abroad and in California and Oregon. LEAH MISSIK: They're actually able to get a lot higher price for renewable diesel in states that have a clean fuel standard. PAILTHORP: That's Leah Missik with Climate Solutions, a nonprofit that fought hard to get this fuel policy for Washington. The fees support low-carbon transportation alternatives like biofuels, but also electrification. Missik says transit agencies that provide vehicle chargers, for example, can get paid for every kilowatt-hour used. MISSIK: That can then be used by the transit agency to purchase more electric buses and convert their diesel fleet or install charging for more electric buses at their depots. PAILTHORP: In California, at times, those fees have largely offset the cost of the electricity used for some transit agencies, says Colin Murphy. He's with the Carbon Fuel Policy Research Group at UC Davis. He thinks Washington's new policy will add up to 10 cents a gallon to fuel prices over the next five years, but he says the benefits far outweigh the costs. COLIN MURPHY: It's - do we want to pay for lower-carbon fuels and energy, or do we want to keep rebuilding, you know, rural communities when they burn down due to wildfires and rebuilding coastal communities when they flood due to sea level rise? PAILTHORP: With Washington's policy now in effect, it joins the entire West Coast and British Columbia, Canada, with a fuel standard. Other states, including New York, New Mexico and Minnesota, have also tried to get one, but so far have hit roadblocks. For NPR News, I'm Bellamy Pailthorp in Seattle. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.

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Dustin was born and raised in Torrance, California, and later moved to Ashland, Oregon with his family. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Pennsylvania State University after graduating from Ashland High School. Dustin also earned a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from Southern Oregon University. With an impressive background in finance and accounting, Dustin has held various managerial positions in his career. He worked as an Accounting Manager for Pacific Retirement Services, an Audit Manager for Lithia Motors, and as a Financial Research Associate at Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors. Dustin joined KDP in 2014 as a staff accountant. After a brief departure from the firm to work in private accounting, he rejoined KDP in a dual position as Manager of Business Systems and IT Systems Analyst, before being promoted to his current position as Operations Director. Apart from his professional achievements, Dustin has made significant contributions to his community. He has served on the Board of Directors for Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries, acted as Treasurer on the Board of Bee Girl (a non-profit dedicated to bee/pollinator conservation), and served as Treasurer of the Ashland Little League. Dustin also chaired the Southern Oregon Chapter of the Oregon Society of CPAs for two years. Dustin is a dedicated professional who loves to give back to the community. He combines his expertise and passion to make a positive impact in both his professional and personal life.

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*What is hip dysplasia? The word “dysplasia” means “abnormality of development”. Hip dysplasia is a canine genetic condition in which there is a tendency towards development of hip laxity early in life. Hip dysplasia is not congenital, because affected dogs are born with morphologically normal hips. The soft tissues (ligaments and joint capsule) that normally stabilize the hip joint become loose within the first few weeks of life. The consequence of this laxity is that the normally very congruent ‘ball and socket’ hip joint becomes much less congruent. The ball becomes flattened and deformed and the socket becomes more saucer-shaped. All dogs with hip dysplasia develop secondary osteoarthritis of the affected joint. The vast majority of affected dogs have dysplasia of both hips. *What is the cause of hip dysplasia? This condition is primarily of genetic cause, although environmental factors such as obesity during puppyhood may influence whether an animal with the genes coding for hip dysplasia will develop a clinical problem. Current estimates state that more than one hundred genes code for hip dysplasia. It is important to recognize that environmental factors are unable to cause hip dysplasia, although they can influence whether an animal with the genes that code for hip dysplasia will develop a clinical problem. *How can I tell if my dog has hip dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is the commonest orthopaedic condition in dogs. It most frequently affects large rapidly growing dogs, although small dogs and cats can also be affected. The onset of clinical signs is variable, but hip dysplasia is most commonly diagnosed between 6 and 12 months of age. The clinical signs are very variable, and include stiffness, exercise intolerance, difficulty getting up or lying down, problems climbing stairs, and gait abnormalities, including limping on one or both back legs. It is rare for dogs to demonstrate overt signs of pain at home, although clinically affected dogs are often very painful when their hips are extended by a veterinary surgeon. *What is happening inside an affected joint? Pain is caused initially by repetitive strain injuries to the lax hip stabilizers, and microfracturing of the bone and cartilage surfaces that are rubbing past one another. As cartilage erosion progresses, pain is the result of the global joint disease known as osteoarthritis. *How is hip dysplasia diagnosed? Hip dysplasia is diagnosed, in most cases, following a multimodal evaluation process between you, your primary care vet and a specialist orthopaedic surgeon. In the first instance you may have noticed your dog exhibiting some or all of the following clinical signs; Difficulty rising, sitting or lying Difficulty climbing stairs or getting in and out of the car Abnormal gait – Sometimes described as a ‘swaying’ gait during walk Limping on one or both hindlimbs Protective of hip region during grooming or bathing Pain – not necessarily in all dogs Your primary care vet may have recognised an abnormal gait or noticed hip pain in your dog during routine health checks or following concerns raised by you. If your primary care vet has a suspicion of hip dysplasia, they may perform radiographs of your dogs hip joints. Radiographs will usually show changes in affected dogs, although this is not always the case. More often than not your dog will be referred to have a consultation with a specialist orthopaedic surgeon

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Agricultural businesses, which grow and produce crops on a large scale for food or as raw materials, are known as crop commodities. Crop items include a number of crops such as wheat, corn, rice, soybeans, and cotton. These goods are essential to both the global economy and the daily lives of people everywhere. Crop goods can be produced and grown in ways that are eco-friendly, help protect the environment, and conserve natural resources. For example, sustainable agricultural practices can reduce environmental damage such as soil erosion and water pollution. We supply cereals, aromatic, medicinal, herbs, spices and other crop commodities including pulses. Plant breeding, genetics and agricultural technology are some of the areas that are affected by the production of crop products. This research also helps in increasing the efficiency and sustainability of crop production. We have created a indian marketplace where manufacturers or traders can list their products and sell better than our market.

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Knot Studio’s dedication to the client’s vision rendered a design that shows how sustainable landscape design and architecture can work harmoniously to meet artistic and functional goals, inspiring a new and beneficial aesthetic within its neighborhood. The Plum Circle Residence showcases a seamless fusion of regional plantings with ultra-modern hardscape elements that deliver a cohesive design statement. Design features include a rich array of Northwest plantings that offer the homeowner dramatic views of an ever-evolving landscape. Hardscape design elements, such as concrete planters and beautifully designed pavers, work harmoniously with a major mid-century Modern home renovation in Southwest Portland. The design reflects a dedication by the client and the Knot Studio design team to showcase the highest levels of sustainability. In the Plum Circle project, sustainability goals also translated to the need to address a significant issue for Portland residences – the abundance of Juniper shrubs. A pivotal decision to remove large amounts of Juniper to clear the way for sustainable plantings signaled the need to address the issue of fire safety where dense Juniper once flourished. The importance of the Juniper removal was highlighted by the fact that millions of acres of forests burned in the summer of 2020, and Junipers posed, then and now, a significant fire threat to denser city neighborhoods. Los Angeles architect Cory Buckner, famed for her mid-century modern restoration projects, delivered a re-design with large, north-facing windows that bathe the interior with natural light while also affording the resident’s viewpoints that take in the rich array of plantings.

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Throughout the pandemic, craft breweries around the world have been forced to toss out expiring beer. “Millions of gallons," said Dennis O'Connor, founder of ReBru Spirits in San Diego. "Nationwide, I would guess it’s tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions of bad beer that had to get dealt with." It's a nightmare for craft beer lovers and the people who make it. While some breweries donated excess supplies to make hand sanitizer, O'Connor's team went in a different direction. “When beer goes bad, it’s not like milk where it’s bad for you. It just gets stale. Beers, like hoppy beers, which have become really popular, most of the time, retailers and bars and restaurants won’t purchase it if it’s over 90 days old," said O'Connor. While amplified during the pandemic, it's not a new problem. O'Connor is also the co-founder of San Diego's Thorn Brewing and says the issue has long been a source of headaches for brewers everywhere. “You were kind of limited to what you could do with it. A lot of times, you would give it away to staff or give it away to some event," said O'Connor. “Some places are known to, and have, and been fined for it. Just dumped it down the drain." He says serving beer to the pipes can have serious consequences: harming wastewater systems or making its way into rivers and oceans. Disposing of it properly comes with a fee. “Craft beer isn’t ideal for distillation, but we felt there was a concept there," said O'Connor. On a mission to waste less, ReBru Spirits was born. After years of research and development, they figured out how to make high-quality spirits from expiring craft beer. “Literally two weeks after we plugged in the still, the pandemic hit, so instead of us getting what we thought would be one to two trucks a month, it turned out to be about four to six trucks a week," said O'Connor. Christine Cole, creative director at ReBru Spirits, says it was both nerve-wracking and exciting. “Is this really going to work? They knew they could do it on a small scale, but can we do it at such a large scale? And they can, they really can," said Cole. "Because of the pandemic, it was in such high volumes that the traditional ways of getting rid of it, minus paying for someone to destroy it, weren’t really an option. And paying to get rid of it would have been really costly," said O'Connor. With years of preparation and some luck, they took beer off the hands of distributors and breweries by the truckload. O'Connor says they've distilled about 200,000 gallons of craft beer, which is nearly 2 million pints. “We’re actually getting really, really high-quality products. Even though the name ‘Out-of-Code’ doesn’t sound so great, it actually is a fantastic product," said Cole. One that is already making a name for itself. At the San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge, ReBru's vodka was awarded gold and their gin silver. Distilleries in New England and Japan have also used Out-of-Code beer to make spirits, helping small breweries during the pandemic. “So, we’re kind of providing a service to the breweries and distributors by taking it off their hands, so they don’t have to pay for getting rid of it. And on the same token, upcycling it into another product," said O'Connor. He says they're incorporating sustainability into the entire food and beverage operation, using spent grain in their pizza, composting food scraps, making zero-waste cocktails, and using charcoal from their on-site BBQ restaurant to clarify the spirits. O'Connor says they hope to replicate the ReBru model in other craft beer-loving cities, saying it can be sustained long after the pandemic. “The business model was, it was luck. A lot of it is timing and luck," said O'Connor. “It definitely tastes better than hand sanitizer.”

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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park hiking trails closed over summer Four challenging hiking trails and one campsite in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park will be closed over the summer in the interests of public safety. Posted 21 November 2016. However, visitors are reassured there is plenty to do with 15 other walking trails that remain open as well as scenic drives, scenic flights, lookouts and cultural heritage sites. The closures – to St Mary Peak inside trail; St Mary Peak outside trail; Cooinda Campsite; Malloga Falls Hike; Mount Ohlssen-Bagge Hike - will take effect from 1 December 2016 to 28 February 2017. This is the second year that the seasonal closures have been in effect. The decision was made by the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park Co-management Board in 2015 after several serious incidents involving walkers who were ill-prepared, had insufficient water and low fitness levels to undertake these challenging hikes during the high temperatures. Natural Resources SA Arid Lands Regional Director Stuart Paul said the region has a duty of care to visitors and public safety needs to come first, particularly in such a remote region. “The trail closures reduce the risk to walkers and potentially to emergency services personnel who undertake search and rescues over summer when temperatures are frequently in the high 30s and sometimes in the low 40s,” Mr Paul said. “We making every effort to notify people before they arrive in the Park and to provide them with information on alternative walking trails and activities and safety advice to ensure they are prepared when bushwalking.” Information is also available at the Wilpena Information Centre and Resort Visitor numbers to the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park are at their lowest during the summer months and less than one per cent of the Park’s 170,000 annual visitors will be affected by the trail closures. The Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is managed by a Co-management Board in a partnership arrangement where the Adnyamathanha people and Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources/Natural Resources SA Arid Lands share responsibility and decision-making for the strategic management of the Park. Further information can be obtained from Natural Resources SA Arid Lands in Port Augusta on (08) 8648 5300 or www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks. Alternative walking tracks: - Hill Homestead - Sacred Canyon Walk - Wilpena Solar Power Station Walk - Living with Land Walk - Appealina Ruins Walk - Old Wilpena Homestead Walk - Wangara Lookout Hike - Yuluna Hike - Trezona Hike - Boom and Bust Hike - Arkaroo Rock Hike - Bunyeroo Gorge Hike - Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creek Hike - Bridle Gap Hike - Red Hill Lookout Hike Other activities available include: - Brachina Gorge scenic drive, including the ‘Corridors through time Geological Trail’ - Bunyeroo Gorge scenic drive, including Razorback lookout - Perawurtina Cultural Heritage Site - Wilpena Pound scenic flights Details on the closed tracks Ngarri Mudlanha, St Mary Peak Hike (21.5 km) – ‘hard hike’. A well-known and popular bushwalk for visitors to the area. At 1171m above sea level, it is a challenging hike due to the long distance and steep inclines. Malloga Falls Hike (23.2 km) – ‘hard hike’ incorporating part of the St Mary Peak trail beyond Cooinda Campsite and extends to a remote section of Wilpena Pound near Edeowie Gorge. Mount Ohlssen-Bagge Hike (6.4 km) – a shorter hike but can be as arduous due to its steep rocky inclines. Advice for walkers - Wear sturdy shoes, hat and sunscreen. - Carry sufficient drinking water. Allow at least 4 litres of water per person per day. - Keep to the defined walking trail and follow the markers. - Inform a responsible person of your proposed route and expected time of return. - Weather conditions can change quickly, ensure you have appropriate wet weather clothing. - Allow enough time to comfortably complete your hike before dark.

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In today's world, the kitchen is not just a place for meal preparation; it's a hub of home activity, a focal point of design and efficiency. Central to this bustling space is the kitchen faucet - an often underrated yet critical component. Whether you're renovating, building a new home, or simply upgrading your kitchen, choosing the perfect faucet requires careful consideration of several key factors. Understanding Faucet Types The market offers an array of faucet types to cater to various needs and preferences. Kitchen faucets serve as the workhorse of the kitchen, while bathroom faucets focus more on size and aesthetic appeal. For specialized purposes, such as bars or entertainment areas, bar faucets offer both functionality and style. Innovations like pot fillers and touchless faucets cater to specific needs, enhancing convenience and hygiene. Style and Design Considerations When selecting a faucet, it's crucial to consider the overall design and style of your space. Modern designs offer sleek, minimalistic lines, while traditional faucets bring classic elegance with intricate details. Industrial styles, on the other hand, provide a bold statement with their robust and functional design. Matching the faucet style with your home's decor creates a harmonious and appealing aesthetic. Material and Finish The longevity and appearance of your faucet largely depend on its material and finish. Common materials include stainless steel and brass, known for their durability and resistance to corrosion. Finish options like chrome, brushed nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze not only define the look of your faucet but also its maintenance requirements. Each finish offers unique advantages, be it the timeless elegance of chrome or the understated sophistication of brushed nickel. Handle Types and Functionality Faucets come with different handle types, each providing distinct functional advantages. Single-handle faucets allow for easy operation and space-saving, ideal for smaller sinks. Double-handle faucets offer precise temperature control and a classic look. Modern faucets also include touch and motion sensors, enhancing ease of use and promoting water conservation. Spout Height and Reach The spout's height and reach directly impact the faucet's usability. High-arch spouts provide ample space for filling large pots, while low-arch spouts are more suited for smaller sinks to prevent splashing. It's essential to measure your sink area to ensure the spout dimensions align with your kitchen's needs. Water Flow and Efficiency Water flow rate is a critical aspect, especially in eco-conscious households. Modern faucets often come with water-saving features, reducing consumption without sacrificing performance. Understanding the flow rate and choosing a faucet that balances efficiency and functionality is key to a sustainable kitchen. Installation and Compatibility The ease of installation and compatibility with your existing kitchen infrastructure are important considerations. Most faucets are designed for standard sink configurations, but it's crucial to verify compatibility. Lefton offer easy installation solutions, making DIY upgrades feasible and hassle-free. Brand and Price Considerations A wide range of brands offers faucets at various price points. Renowned brand like Lefton provide quality and reliability. While budget is an important consideration, investing in a quality faucet can save money in the long run due to its longevity and reduced need for repairs. Maintenance and Durability Regular maintenance ensures the longevity of your faucet. Different materials and finishes require specific care routines. Durability is also a factor; look for faucets with robust construction and high-quality components to ensure they withstand the test of time and frequent use. Additional Features to Consider Contemporary faucets come with additional features like built-in water filters and pull-down sprayers, enhancing functionality and convenience. The integration of smart technology in faucets, such as digital temperature displays and efficiency sensors, brings a new level of sophistication to the modern kitchen. Why Lefton Kitchen Faucet is Superior? When it comes to innovation and quality, the Lefton KF2209 stands out. Discover its intelligent features, solid copper construction, and unique design that sets it apart from the rest. - Real-time water temperature display system without batteries. - Three-function pull-out sprayer with touch button for versatile use. - Boost technology for a 30% increase in flow rate. - Easy-to-clean surface that withstands mineral buildup. - Single lever handle for effortless water temperature adjustment. - Lefton ceramic disc valves for a lifetime of durable performance. Choosing the right kitchen faucet is about balancing functionality, style, design, and innovation. Whether you're looking for a traditional look or a modern feature-rich faucet, the options are endless. Remember, the perfect faucet not only complements your kitchen's aesthetics but also enhances its efficiency. 1. Traditional vs. Modern Kitchen Faucet Style Consider the overall style of your kitchen and personal preference. Traditional kitchen faucets often feature ornate designs, while modern kitchen faucets boast clean lines and minimalistic looks. 2. What is the advantage of a pull-down kitchen faucet with a sprayer? Pull-down kitchen faucets with sprayers offer flexibility and ease of use. They are perfect for rinsing dishes or filling large pots with ease. 3. Which kitchen faucet finish is the easiest to clean and maintain? Chrome finishes are generally easy to clean and maintain. They resist water spots and fingerprints, providing a shiny and polished look. 4. Are there any eco-friendly options for kitchen faucets? Yes, many faucets come with eco-friendly features like low-flow rates and water-saving technologies. Look for certifications like Lefton for environmentally conscious choices.

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well what do you wanted to say by reverse neutron decay ( sorry for my blindness) ? In this way could you write your equations ( postulates) for my better understanding ? I like BJ Huang experiments as a reference type. It requires no input of electrical energy directly into the reaction chemistry. It proposes the reaction as a simple basis (reverse neutron decay) and has a single output of the 1st elementary step (production of oxygen-17). Further, the second step is a consequence of the 1st step. The fusion and then fission reactions based on oxygen-17. The chemistry and nuclear reactions are closed system. That is heat can enter the system and leave the system through the walls of system but evolution of carbon dioxide and of neon and lost of heat can be closed system. Finally, the probability that neon-22 and oxygen-17 are from sources other than transmutation seem vanishingly small. So, in a closed system, the reaction products are extremely convincing evidence of nuclear reaction. It has an easy measurement of reaction for self-funded scientist. That is the production of carbon dioxide from water and from a metal containment devoid of carbon.

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Jaguar I-Pace review: Pace and grace hint at promising electric future for Jaguar The last time I saw a Jaguar I-Pace up close was in Dundee’s stunning V&A design museum as a bonafide art exhibit. Hewn from clay, the life-sized model’s presence in the 21st century home of Scottish design excellence felt wholly appropriate. Like the famous building at the heart of Dundee’s waterfront, the Jaguar is a striking combination of curves and angles, imposing in scale and suggestive of power. As the V&A is a focal point for the regeneration of Dundee so the I-Pace is a symbol of the brand Jaguar wants to become in the 21st century - modern, desirable, unique. The I-Pace concept made its debut at motoring shows back in 2016 and the production car remains faithful to that bold design. Here in the present, a mere five years later, Teslas and all-electric models from mainstream manufacturers are commonplace enough that they are no longer considered rarities - but the I-Pace looks as futuristic now as it did when surrounded by the press in Los Angeles. The interior of our top-spec HSE test model looks and feels every inch the premium model one would expect from the price tag. Those materials not leather-covered or brushed aluminium are soft-touch or high-gloss and, as modern as it feels with the wide-screen media monitor and digital instrument display, the layout is fairly traditional by EV standards. The I-Pace might have been designed as an EV from the ground up, but from the chunky and reassuringly solid cabin it feels like a luxury SUV first, and a display of high-tech eco-engineering second. Close the door and you feel far away from the outside world, the cabin is so quiet and, in motion, the I-Pace feels immune to the worst of the wind noise and drag that plagues many electric vehicles. Like all EVs, the Jaguar lacks the rumble of an internal combustion engine to mask exterior noise, but the acoustic laminated glass windscreen - standard across the I-Pace range - and aerodynamic shape insulate the cabin from most of it. And you can block out the rest with the Meridian surround-sound audio system that comes with the top-spec HSE trim level, along with unique 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels, matrix LED headlights, Windsor leather interior and an upgrade to 16-way adjustable front seats from an eight-mode set-up. Exterior dimensions are 4,682mm by 1,895mm, which puts it slightly smaller than Jaguar’s more traditional SUV the F-Pace, and that presence actually does translate to decent space inside for both driver and passengers. Head and leg room is good in the back seat for most adults although, due to the chunky dashboard fittings, plush upholstery and small rear windows it does feel cosier than it ought to. The driver’s position isn't as domineering as it might be in some SUVs and I felt the chunky A-pillars obscured the view a touch at times at the periphery. The high, swooping rear windscreen looks terrific from the outside but the view through it is fairly limited. Thankfully, the high-definition view from the forward and rear-facing parking cameras is crystal clear and provides a great view of your surroundings. My one criticism of the system is the overly-cautious parking sensors that scream blue murder with acres of space to spare. The I-Pace is a big car, but it’s not that big. Powered by a 90KWh battery that drives two independent electric motors, the four-wheel drive I-Pace is no lumbering milk float. Developing 395bhp and 513lb ft of torque the Jaguar is capable of a 0-62mph time of 4.8 seconds - that’s the same as an Aston Martin Rapide S V12. A 2.2-tonne SUV like this has absolutely no business handling as well as it does. The steering is precise and weighted perfectly and the grip is extremely impressive when cornering. The not inconsiderable weight of the low-mounted battery packs gives the I-Pace a low centre of gravity which, paired with the supple suspension means it behaves like a sports car. The (optional) active air suspension fitted to our test car has range benefits too, automatically lowering the car by 10mm when travelling at speeds in excess of 65mph to improve aerodynamics. It might handle like a much lighter car, but braking at speed brings the sheer weight of the Jaguar foremost to mind. On an early drive during our test I became suddenly very conscious of the laws of physics and momentum and learned to leave ample - very ample - time to stop when applying the brakes on a downhill stretch from speed. As exciting as sports car handling, straight line speed and rapid acceleration are, they aren’t the stats that matter the most if you’re planning on buying and running an electric vehicle. The numbers that count for anyone taking the plunge into electric motoring are range and charge time. The 292-mile maximum range of the I-Pace is up there with the best performers in the market but less than that offered by the 300-plus mile Teslas that are bound to be the benchmark for anyone shopping in this price bracket. Jaguar’s official site estimates the full charge time of the I-Pace as 13 hours from an approved 22kW fast charger. The I-Pace is, however, rapid charge capable and according to Zap Map will manage an 80 per cent charge from a 100kW unit in 45 minutes. I also tested out a charge on a domestic socket via a three-point plug and managed to add 50 miles of range from a six-hour spell. The Jaguar I-Pace is undoubtedly a head turner and it inspired as much admiration on the roads as it did on the gallery floor at the V&A. I lost count of the number of neighbours that asked me about the demonstrator during the test and, one Saturday, I even returned to a retail park car park to find a father and son peering through the windows and discussing the performance - cue the awkward chat as they questioned me about the car and I had to explain that it wasn’t actually mine and I hadn’t properly read the spec sheet yet either. It’s going to be a challenge for some established manufacturers to make the transition to all-electric technology and hold on to their hard-won, decades long reputations for cars that drive in a particular way, as they adopt the relatively homogenous electric motor over internal combustion. Nose-against-the-glass good looking, poised, sporty, comfortable and luxurious, the I-Pace is exactly what a Jaguar should be, however - and the absence of a V8 growl from beneath the bonnet does nothing to diminish that. Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE Price: £74,395 (£77,015 as tested); Motor: Single 100kW synchronous motor; Battery: 90kWh; Power: 395bhp; Torque: 513lb ft; Transmission: Single-speed, all-wheel-drive; Top speed: 124mph; 0-62mph: 4.8 seconds; WLTP range: 253 – 292 miles

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Mrs. Agarwal was busy fixing the pleats on her saree, and arranging the sunglasses perched on top of her impeccably styled hair, in the perfect angle. “Today is going to be my big day!”, she whispered to herself.?“You mean my big day, Mom?”, mumbled her son under his breath. “Yes! Absolutely son! 9th standard results! It is definitely your big day!”, responded Mrs. Agarwal. Mrs. Agarwal knew her son was a hard-working, straight A’s kind of student. She knew that for a fact, because she had moulded him to perfection. Rahul Agarwal was always supposed to secure first place in any race, because in Mrs. Agarwal’s dictionary, no other position held any value apart from first place! Every parent or leader has their own style of motivation, but what you need to understand is that, is your method the right way to use in the long term? Does it help develop the personality of your child or team members? Competition vs. Inspiration defines the difference between a boss and a leader. Upon reaching school, for the graduation ceremony, Mrs. Agarwal secured her spot in the front row, because it was crucial for her, as the mother of the class topper, to be present in the front row and visibly support her son for making her proud. This is when she ran into Mrs. Banerjee, a carbon copy of Mrs. Agarwal, just a different surname. Mrs. Banerjee was the mother of Rohit Banerjee, another student running to secure the first position. Mrs. Banerjee had conditioned her son in a manner to ensure that his life was nothing but a race to the finish. Both the ladies had a silent rivalry, as if they were competing in a race themselves! A race to witness which mother comes out as Mother No. 1; with the perfect child, who attains the perfect score. Despite this silent rivalry, Mrs. Agarwal and Mrs. Banerjee made it a point to chat with each other. “So, Mrs. Agarwal, did you know my Rohit scored 94.89% in his mock exam? Isn’t that great? It is said to be the highest score in the history of his coaching class!”, Mrs. Banerjee said, with a triumphant smirk on her face. “Well, Mrs. Banerjee, my Rahul scored 96.93% in his mock test, and according to his coaching professor, that definitely is some kind of a record in their coaching class. He even received a certificate and a medal from his professor!”, responded Mrs. Agarwal, with an even bigger smirk on her face. Mrs. Banerjee’s smirk vanished and a feeling of sharp jealousy and anger rose in her chest. This was supposed to be her day. This was the day where she could proudly parade her son’s achievements, but unfortunately, it wasn’t going very well... “Well, these days a few coaching classes have eased down on their mock tests. Only the results of the final exam today can tell us who really performed and who did not!” said Mrs. Banerjee with a slight scowl on her face. Look on the inside and ask yourself, which one of these two qualities do you identify with??Do you choose to conquer life using competition, or is inspiration more valuable to your way of life. Take time to evaluate your choice of lifestyle and whether it has helped you achieve anything more than just a position in life. “Does it really matter?”, interjected Mrs. D’Souza. Mrs. D’Souza was known for her free-spirited and friendly parenting. She was a true believer of inspiration, and inculcated the values of inspiration in her son, Martin D’Souza. “Does it really matter what number your child scores? Are we labelling our children with just a number? Isn’t it more important to understand what kind of skills and personality they seemed to have developed throughout the entire year? I personally would be more interested to see how my Martin’s skills and personality have developed, instead of just focusing on a number that gets assigned to him...”, responded Mrs. D’Souza. Amongst all this chatter and discussion, begun the ceremony to graduate the 9th graders, and so began the Principal's speech: “It has truly been a fruitful year. We have seen students work really hard to achieve their goals and show us what they’re really made of; but amongst all these students, there has emerged a student like no other! He has not only worked hard, but has also shown true dedication and understanding of what he wants to do in life. In the history of our institution, never have we seen a more dedicated and driven student, who has worked hard not only to achieve good grades, but also develop his understanding of the subjects!” Mrs. Agarwal and Mrs. Banerjee were beaming, halfway out of their chairs, to leap out in joy and clap at the mention of their son’s name. “And the student I speak of, is Martin D’Souza. You have truly outdone yourself son! Looks like the spirit of inspiration has brought you a long way”, finished the Principal. It goes without saying that Mrs. Agarwal and Mrs. Banerjee were more embarrassed, than furious. Martin scored a whopping 98.5%, while Rohit scored 97.5% and Rahul scored 97%. Come to think of it, all three numbers are fantastic in terms of a score, and all three boys performed monumentally well, but sometimes, for people who are competition driven, even 99.99% isn’t enough. This leaves us with the question, is it really worth being disappointed at losing the first place in a competition, or is it better to opt for an inspirational path that’ll take you places even higher than just a number... Stay tuned for our next article to get an insight.

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Human Rights Day is annually observed on 10th December. This day celebrates and promotes the values of human rights and spreads awareness about the importance of having human rights for all humans in our world despite all of the differences. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations. This day is celebrated every 10 December to create awareness and mobilize political will to promote respect for the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. |Human Rights Day |December 10, 2022 |The day celebrates and promotes the values of human rights Human Rights Day History: The belief that everyone, by virtue of her or his humanity, is entitled to certain human rights is fairly new and is something stemming from an evolution of the consideration of human dignity over the last centuries. Its roots lie in earlier tradition and documents of many cultures. The origins of Human Rights are ideally pinpointed to the year 539 BC. When the troops of Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon. Cyrus freed the slaves, declared that all people had the right to choose their own religion, and established racial equality. These and other principles were recorded on a baked-clay cylinder known as the Cyrus Cylinder, whose provisions served as inspiration for the first four Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Another cornerstone in Human Rights History is represented by the promulgation of the Magna Charta in 1215 which introduced a raw concept of "Rule of Law" and the basic idea of defined rights and liberties to all persons, which offers protection from arbitrary prosecution and incarceration. Before the Magna Charta, the rule of law, now considered as a key principle for good governance in any modern democratic society, was perceived as a divine justice, solely distributed by the monarch or the king or, in this case, King John of England. An evolution of the concepts expressed by the Magna Carta is represented by the English Bill of Rights. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, adopted in 1789, by France's National Assembly , represents one of the basic charters of human liberties, containing the principles that inspired the French Revolution. The basic value introduced by the Declaration was that all "men are born and remain free and equal in rights", which were specified as the rights of liberty, private property, the inviolability of the person, and resistance to oppression. All citizens were equal before the law and were to have the right to participate in legislation directly or indirectly; no one was to be arrested without a judicial order. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech were safeguarded within the bounds of public "order" and "law". The time for a revolution and a deep progress in the protection and promotion of human dignity was ripe. Eventually, it took the catalyst of World War II to propel human rights onto the global stage and into the global conscience. The unprecedented cruelties perpetrated during the conflict and outside it such as the extermination by Nazi Germany of over six million Jews, Sinti and Romani (gypsies), homosexuals, and persons with disabilities horrified the world. The idea of human rights thus emerged even stronger than ever after World War II. Governments then committed themselves to establishing the United Nations, with the primary goal of bolstering international peace and preventing conflict. Human Rights Day is the anniversary of the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The day's popularity is perhaps best demonstrated by the commemorative stamp that was issued by the United Nations Postal Administration in 1952, which received over 200,000 advanced orders. The aim of the Declaration of Human Rights is to establish a common standard of living for all people across the planet that everyone is entitled to, and to in turn encourage all UN member states to strive towards the said standard of living for the people in their nation. Human Rights Day Significance: "Human rights" are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of our nationality, residence, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without any form of discrimination or persecution. They are commonly understood as inalienable, fundamental rights "to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being". They are applicable everywhere and at every time in the sense of being universal, and they are egalitarian in the sense of being the same for everyone. Human rights are a set of principles concerned with equality and fairness. They recognise our freedom to make choices about our lives and to develop our potential as human beings. They are about living a life free from fear, harassment or discrimination. Human rights can broadly be defined as a number of basic rights that people from around the world have agreed are essential. These include the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom from torture and other cruel and inhuman treatment, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the rights to health, education and an adequate standard of living. A person's ability to enjoy their human rights depends on other people respecting those rights. This means that human rights involve responsibility and duties towards other people and the community. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they exercise their rights with consideration for the rights of others. For example, when someone uses their right to freedom of speech, they should do so without interfering with someone else's right to privacy. Governments have a particular responsibility to ensure that people are able to enjoy their rights. They are required to establish and maintain laws and services that enable people to enjoy a life in which their rights are respected and protected. In the decades since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, human rights have become more recognised and more guaranteed across the globe. It has since served as the foundation for an expanding system of human rights protection that today focuses also on vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and migrants as they it is mostly the minority groups which gets affected with being discriminated and persecuted with their human rights being snatched from them. Hence this day makes people and governments across the world to reaffirm their position and strictly follow guidelines to protect the human rights of every individual in their respective authorities. However, the promise of the UDHR, of dignity and equality in rights, has been under a sustained assault in recent years. As the world faces challenges new and ongoing – pandemics, conflicts, exploding inequalities, morally bankrupt global financial system, racism, climate change – the values, and rights enshrined in the UDHR provide guideposts for our collective actions that do not leave anyone behind. Hence it is very important to take action now and protect the human rights from being violated anywhere else around the world for the betterment, peace and security of our world. So this day urges action towards tackling these issues. Human Rights Day Celebrations: The day is normally marked both by high-level political conferences and meetings and by cultural events and exhibitions dealing with human rights issues. Besides, it is traditionally on 10 December that the five-yearly United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights and Nobel Peace Prize are awarded. Many governmental and non-governmental organizations active in the human rights field also schedule special events to commemorate the day, as do many civil and social-cause organisations. This is done to make the general public aware about the importance of human rights. Human Rights Day has also served as the occasion for protests and other demonstrations to take place on this day for gaining attention in support of human rights, especially in countries that have frequently been beset by allegations of human rights violations. Human Rights Day Theme: The theme of Human Rights Day 2022 is "Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All". Through this theme the UDHR highlighted the "recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world." The hope is to increase knowledge of the UDHR as a foundational blueprint for taking concrete actions to stand up for human rights and tackle pressing global issues today. Most Searched FAQs on Human Rights Day: 1. When is Human Rights Day celebrated? Human Rights Day is annually celebrated on 10th December. 2. What are the basic human rights? Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. 3. What is the theme of Human Rights Day 2022? The theme of Human Rights Day 2022 is "Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All".

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Screening recommendations for newborns vary by clinical context and regulatory requirements. In the United States, the Health Resources & Services Administration recommends screening for all disorders included in the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel. Blood typing is indicated when the mother has type O or Rh-negative blood or when minor blood antigens are present, because hemolytic disease of the newborn Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Neonate Hemolytic disease of the fetus and neonate is hemolytic anemia in the fetus (or neonate, as erythroblastosis neonatorum) caused by transplacental transmission of maternal antibodies to fetal... read more is a risk. All neonates are evaluated for jaundice throughout the hospital stay and before discharge Hospital Discharge of the Newborn While in the hospital, new parents should be taught how to feed, bathe, and dress their newborn and become familiar with the newborn's activities, cues, and sounds. Before hospital discharge... read more . The risk of hyperbilirubinemia Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by hyperbilirubinemia (elevated serum bilirubin concentration). The serum bilirubin level required to cause jaundice varies with... read more is assessed using risk criteria, measurement of bilirubin, or both. Bilirubin can be measured transcutaneously or in serum. Many hospitals screen all neonates and use a predictive nomogram to determine the risk of extreme hyperbilirubinemia. Follow-up is based on age at discharge, predischarge bilirubin level and/or rate of bilirubin rise from one determination to another, and risk of developing jaundice. Many government organizations require testing for specific inherited diseases Introduction to Inherited Disorders of Metabolism Most inherited disorders of metabolism (also called inborn errors of metabolism) are caused by mutations in genes that code for enzymes; enzyme deficiency or inactivity leads to Accumulation... read more , including phenylketonuria Phenylketonuria (PKU) Phenylketonuria is a disorder of amino acid metabolism that causes a clinical syndrome of intellectual disability with cognitive and behavioral abnormalities caused by elevated serum phenylalanine... read more , tyrosinemia Tyrosine Metabolism Disorders Tyrosine is an amino acid that is a precursor of several neurotransmitters (eg, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine), hormones (eg, thyroxine), and melanin; deficiencies of enzymes involved... read more , biotinidase deficiency, homocystinuria Classic homocystinuria A number of defects in methionine metabolism lead to accumulation of homocysteine (and its dimer, homocystine) with adverse effects including thrombotic tendency, lens dislocation, and central... read more , maple syrup urine disease Maple syrup urine disease Valine, leucine, and isoleucine are branched-chain amino acids; deficiency of enzymes involved in their metabolism leads to accumulation of organic acids with severe metabolic acidosis. There... read more , galactosemia Galactosemia Galactosemia is a carbohydrate metabolism disorder caused by inherited deficiencies in enzymes that convert galactose to glucose. Symptoms and signs include hepatic and renal dysfunction, cognitive... read more , congenital adrenal hyperplasia Overview of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a group of genetic disorders, each characterized by inadequate synthesis of cortisol, aldosterone, or both. In the most common forms, accumulated hormone precursors... read more , sickle cell disease Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease (a hemoglobinopathy) causes a chronic hemolytic anemia occurring almost exclusively in people with African ancestry. It is caused by homozygous inheritance of genes for hemoglobin... read more , and hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism in Infants and Children Hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency. Symptoms in infants include poor feeding and growth failure; symptoms in older children and adolescents are similar to those of adults but also... read more . Some organizations also include testing for cystic fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the exocrine glands affecting primarily the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems. It leads to chronic lung disease, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency... read more , disorders of fatty acid oxidation Overview of Fatty Acid and Glycerol Metabolism Disorders Fatty acids are the preferred energy source for the heart and an important energy source for skeletal muscle during prolonged exertion. Also, during fasting, the bulk of the body’s energy needs... read more , other organic acidemias, severe combined immunodeficiency Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Severe combined immunodeficiency is characterized by low to absent T cells and a low, high, or normal number of B cells and natural killer cells. Most infants develop opportunistic infections... read more , spinal muscular atrophy, and some lysosomal disorders (eg, mucopolysaccharidoses Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Lysosomal enzymes break down macromolecules, either those from the cell itself (eg, when cellular structural components are being recycled) or those acquired outside the cell. Inherited defects... read more , ). HIV screening is required by some government organizations and is indicated for children of mothers known to be HIV-positive or those engaging in HIV high-risk behaviors. Toxicology screening is indicated when any of the following are present: maternal history of drug use Drug Safety in Pregnancy Medications may be required for various indications during pregnancy. The most commonly used medications include antiemetics, antacids, antihistamines, analgesics, antimicrobials, diuretics... read more , unexplained placental abruption Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae) Placental abruption (abruptio placentae) is premature separation of the placenta from the uterus, usually after 20 weeks gestation. It can be an obstetric emergency. Manifestations may include... read more , unexplained premature labor Preterm Labor read more , poor prenatal care, or evidence of drug withdrawal in the neonate Prenatal Drug Exposure Alcohol and illicit drugs are toxic to the placenta and developing fetus and can cause congenital syndromes and withdrawal symptoms. Prescription drugs also may have adverse effects on the fetus... read more . Screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using pulse oximetry is part of routine newborn assessment. Previously, newborns were screened for CCHD by prenatal ultrasonography and by physical examination, but this approach failed to identify many cases of CCHD, which led to increased morbidity and mortality. The screening is done when infants are ≥ 24 hours old and is considered positive if Any oxygen saturation measurement is < 90%. The oxygen saturation measurements in both the right hand and foot are < 95% on 3 separate measurements taken 1 hour apart. There is > 3% absolute difference between the oxygen saturation in the right hand (preductal) and foot (postductal) on 3 separate measurements taken 1 hour apart. Any infant with a positive screen should have additional testing, including chest x-ray, electrocardiography, and echocardiography. The infant’s pediatrician should be notified, and the infant may need to be evaluated by a cardiologist. Hearing screening varies by state. Hearing loss Hearing Impairment in Children Common causes of hearing loss are genetic defects in neonates and ear infections and cerumen in children. Many cases are detected by screening, but hearing loss should be suspected if children... read more is one of the most frequently occurring birth defects. About 2 to 3/1000 infants are born with moderate, profound, or severe hearing loss (1 Reference Screening recommendations for newborns vary by clinical context and regulatory requirements. In the United States, the Health Resources & Services Administration recommends screening for all... read more ). Hearing loss is even more common among infants admitted to an intensive care unit at birth. Currently, some government organizations screen only high-risk neonates (se table ); others screen all neonates. Initial screening often involves using a handheld device to test for echoes produced by healthy ears in response to soft clicks (otoacoustic emissions); if this test is abnormal, auditory brain stem response (ABR) testing is done. Some institutions use ABR testing as an initial screening test. Further testing by an audiologist may be needed. High-Risk Factors for Hearing Deficits in Neonates The following English-language resource may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of this resource. Health Resources & Services Administration: Recommended Uniform Screening Panel

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When Terry's Breakaway Short was named Editor’s Choice by Bicycling magazine, they used the award-winning formula to create a longer length version, offering more coverage and seasonal usability. The Breakaway Knicker is now one of Terry's most popular bottoms. It's made of a silky, lightweight fabric that stays comfortable in a wide variety of temperatures without overheating or getting sunburned. Seamless chamois with four-way stretch Elastic Interface Technology. Light, smooth microfiber fabric cover and soft construction reduces bulk at the inner thigh to avoid chafing. Made in Italy. - Sculpted 6-panel fit - Nylon/spandex fabric - 2-inch elastic-free comfort waistband - 2-inch elastic-free, self-fabric leg bands for comfort - Flat-seam construction helps prevent chafing - Fleet Chamois with soft wing technology - Made in USA - Moisture Wicking Terry proudly manufactures this short in the USA at a green energy-certified sewing facility. Best quality, highest standards, local jobs. |Black / Small

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Here’s another tuned Porsche 911 Turbo, the 2010 model, to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and this time it’s a work of the finest Porsche tuner of them all, 9ff. It’s called the 9ff DR640 and there’s a clue. The 3.8 liter bi-turbo flat-six in this car generates 640 hp and 830 nm of torque. And yet it covers Euro5 standards. Because it’s a light tuning program for the 9ff, they don’t offer much body modifications and keep things simple. It comes with a new front apron which like the production model has LED lights but with bigger air intakes and a new grille plus a carbon fiber spoiler lip. The rear wing is also adjusted for better aerodynamics. 9ff puts their familiar 5 double spoke 19-inch wheels under this 911 Turbo which are 8.5-inch wide at front and 11-inch wide at the back.

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With the New Year upon us we thought we’d share 10 resolutions you can make to improve your home security. Sometimes a few easy steps are all it takes to keep you safe and secure. - Remove all flyers from your doorstep right away. Some burglars will case a home by placing a flyer on the door to see if someone picks it up. Don’t let them build up to dangerous levels on your doorstep and arrange for a neighbor to pick them up if you are away. - Use timers for indoor and outdoor lights. Automatic timers on lights make your home look occupied and can even be part of your home automation system. Use energy efficient bulbs to keep your energy costs down. - Don’t leave electronics boxes out on the curb or visible to others. These boxes are like an advertisement to thieves that you have new goodies in your home. Take these boxes to a recycling center or cut them up in small pieces so they fit securely inside a trash receptacle. - Don’t post on social media that you’ll be away from your home. You’d be amazed at the number of home break-ins that happen from trip announcements on social media. Share with your friends and family members all the news about your good time AFTER you get back home. - Reinforce your door jams if you have weak door frames. More than 70% of home break-ins come by someone kicking in a door. Watch this video to see how to reinforce your entry doors for under $10.00. - Secure the sliding glass doors and windows. Put a wooden dowel or metal rod in the door or window track so they can’t easily be pried open by thieves. - Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Protect your home and family members from death by smoke, heat or poisonous gas. Monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors keep your family safe while summoning the fire department for assistance. - Get a home security system installed that allows you to control and monitor your home with your smartphone. Home security monitoring systems are an effective deterrent to crime. Get one that allows you to control home security and home automation functions right from your smartphone and make sure it’s monitored by a reputable alarm monitoring center. - Make a secret hiding place for your valuables. Check out this list of 22 do-it-yourself hiding places to keep your stuff. - Make your security measures known to the bad guys. Display protective window stickers and yard signs throughout your property so the bad guys know you are secure. Many will simply choose to go to a home they feel is unprotected. At My Alarm Center, we want 2015 to be a safe and secure year for you and your loved ones. Keep reading this blog for more information and contact us if we can help you.

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health is achieved by living in balance with nature and the seasons. Winter, the season of the Water Element, is the season for slowing down, reflecting, and conserving our resources. We all feel this tendency, but we don’t always listen to our bodies. In the Western culture, being active is rewarded and expected. We feel compelled to keep up the hectic pace that is typical in our daily lives. This season is associated with the kidneys, bladder and adrenal glands and the time of year when these organs are most active, accessible, and even vulnerable. They are more receptive to being restored, nurtured and energized. At the same time, it is also when they can become easily depleted. According to Chinese medicine, our kidneys receive a specific amount of energy at the time of our conception that will carry each of us through our lives, called Jing Qi. Imagine for a minute that our kidneys are like batteries. Batteries that cannot be recharged. Jing Qi is the energy stored in our kidney batteries. Our body and mind pull from this reserve in times of change, healing and stress. Every action we take draws on this power supply. Some people can easily deplete their Jing Qi due to poor lifestyle choices and extreme stress. Others preserve it by nurturing it with the right foods and behaviors. Jing Qi is finite. The more we use it, the less we will have for necessary body functioning. Everyday our kidneys filter blood and other body fluids, remove toxins from the liver, and our bladder collects, processes and excretes these liquids through the urine. There are ways we can preserve our Jing Qi. In addition to Jing Qi, we operate on renewable sources of energy. The spleen makes Qi (vital life force) for us out of the food we eat, and the lungs bring us Qi from the air. We will have less need to draw on our Jing Qi and be healthier and more energetic as we eat, rest and breathe better and do Qi Gong to replenish our renewable sources of energy. Keep in mind that, stimulants such as caffeine deplete the kidneys, and rob us of our ability to know how we really feel. If our body is in need of rest and sleep, caffeine consumption will make us unaware of this fact, thus causing us to ignore our body’s needs. This can then contribute to the unnecessary depletion of our Jing Qi. In order to maintain and cultivate health, it is important to nurture and nourish our kidney energy. Now is the perfect time to recharge your internal kidney batteries. Acupuncture, yoga, Tai Chi, quiet reflection, meditation, simple walks and herbs are wonderful ways to recharge and energize!

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G20 Finance Ministers Discuss Ways To Improve Tax Transparency G20 finance ministers on Tuesday discussed strategies to implement strategies for overhauling the global tax norms to ensure that multinational companies pay taxes wherever they operate. The two-day G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting being held under India's Presidency also discussed ways to help low and middle-income countries reeling under huge debt burden. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, invited views on the way forward in international taxation with regard to the implementation of measures to check tax evasion. "Finance Ministers and Governors were also invited to discuss strategies for capacity building to support the implementation of 'Two Pillar Solution' and enhancing global #taxtransparency under #G20India Presidency," the Finance Ministry tweeted. The proposed two-pillar solution consists of two components, including the reallocation of multinational companies' additional share of profit to the market jurisdictions where they operate. The second component is about having a global minimum tax of 15 per cent for multinational companies. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in an outcome statement last week said that a few jurisdictions have expressed concerns "with some specific items" in the Multi-Lateral Convention (MLC). "Efforts to resolve these issues are underway with a view to prepare the MLC for signature expeditiously," the OECD said. India has been calling for G20 countries to ensure that the developing nations are guarded against any "unintended consequences" of the proposed global minimum tax deal. Developing countries make up almost one-third of the membership of the G20 inclusive framework for taxation. Further, delegates exchanged views on ways for advancing financial inclusion and productivity gains through innovative digital approaches, including digital technologies and digital public infrastructure, to achieve SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in G20 countries and beyond. "G20 delegates were invited to discuss progress on the Financial Sector and provide guidance on #CryptoAssets ecosystem, including their regulation, supervision, and oversight," the ministry tweeted. In another session on financial inclusion, the G20 ministers discussed issues pertaining to the financial sector and financial inclusion under Indian Presidency. Ministers and governors discussed the progress under G20 Common Framework and engaged on ways for swift and timely resolution of debt treatment for countries most in need, the finance ministry said in a tweet. Under the G20 Presidency, India has been pressing for ways to tackle the aggravated debt vulnerabilities facing developing nations mainly on account of the continuing geopolitical tensions and the pandemic. It is feared that if left unaddressed, the mounting debt vulnerabilities of developing nations could trigger a global recession and push millions to extreme poverty. In December last year, World Bank said the world's poorest countries owed USD 62 billion in annual debt service, a 35 per cent growth of over USD 46 billion in 2021, triggering a higher risk of defaults. The low-income countries are at high risk of debt distress or are already in it and debt crises are also spreading to middle-income countries. On the opening day of the ministerial conference on Monday, finance ministers of the G20 nations, which is a grouping of developed and developing countries, discussed the global economy and risks, issues related to crypto assets as well as policy measures for promoting green and low-carbon technologies. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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'Coal For Christmas' Christmas Card Price in GBP - Delivery Information This Christmas card is from a lovely range of funny cards of contemporary design and a great sense of humour. The wording on the front of the card reads: 'Santa's seen your recycling and you're getting coal for Christmas.' The card is blank inside to allow you to write your own message. If you would like the card sending directly to the recipient please add your message in the gift message box and we will do the rest. FSC certified card Approx. 14.5cm x 14.5cm - FREE delivery for orders over £50.00 - Standard Delivery £1.95 - Express Next Working Day Delivery £7.50 (Order before 14.00 Monday to Friday) - Saturday Special Delivery £11.50 (Order before 14.00 on Friday) - International Delivery from £7.95 - FREE click and collect available

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadian families and communities are seeing the costs of climate change first hand, from droughts and heat waves to wildfires and floods. Canada has a plan to fight climate change and it's working. Not only is it cutting pollution and creating good middle class jobs at home, it is part of growing international efforts that are achieving results globally. Canada made important progress with major international partners today in the fight against climate change. While in San Francisco for a global climate action summit convened by California Governor Jerry Brown, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, met with leading countries, states, cities and businesses to build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones to fight climate change and drive clean growth. That included announcing with the United Kingdom that 10 new members are joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, which commits governments to reducing pollution by phasing out traditional coal-fired electricity. New members include the States of Connecticut, Hawaii, Minnesota, and New York, the Australia Capital Territory, the Balaeric Islands (Spain), Wales, and the cities of Rotterdam (Netherlands), Los Angeles (U.S.) and Honolulu (U.S.). Canada and the United Kingdom launched the Powering Past Coal Alliance in 2017. It now includes 74 signatories. During the summit, the Powering Past Coal Alliance premiered a short-film "Common Sense, Common Ground." The film showcases a successful example of coal phase-out in Washington state, illustrating how opposing parties came together to create a fair deal, and serve as a model for winding down coal plants worldwide. The film is the first of many tools and resources to result from a partnership, announced in April 2018, between the Alliance and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Minister McKenna also joined members of the North American Climate Leaders Dialogue, which includes Mexico and a bipartisan group of US governors, to support increased collaboration on fighting climate change. The group agreed to support cleaner cars, clean electricity and protecting nature. Canada also used the opportunity to accept the U.S. Climate Alliance's Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Challenge. The initiative, led by 17 US states, targets the reduction of "super" climate pollutants that have disproportionately negative impacts on climate and health. Minister McKenna's announcements with international partners comes on the eve of the G7 meetings in Halifax, where Canada will continue to advance international climate priorities. A top priority for McKenna is having all signatories to the Paris Agreement conform around a clear set of rules for implementing the agreement. By working closely with national, provincial, state and municipal governments, Canada is helping to build momentum for global action on climate change and clean growth around the world. Countries will meet in Poland in December for the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. "There is growing momentum around the world to take serious climate action, including by phasing out traditional coal-fired electricity and transitioning to clean energy. Canada's leadership is part of this global effort. By working together, we can ensure a healthy and safe future for our kids and grandkids." – Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada - California and Canada are close economic partners with 1.2 million jobs in California dependent on trade and investment with Canada. California sells US $26.2 billion in goods and services to Canada annually. - The North American Climate Leaders Dialogue is a coalition between the Canadian and Mexican federal governments, and the U.S. Climate Alliance. - Global Climate Action Summit - Climate and Clean Action Coalition - Pricing Carbon Pollution for Clean Growth - Powering Past Coal Alliance partners SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada For further information: Caroline Thériault, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 613-462-5473, [email protected]; Media Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll free), [email protected]

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Vaisala WXT532 Wind Sensor The Vaisala WXT532 measures wind in a compact platform with optional heating to keep sensors clean from snow and ice. - Low power consumption is ideal for battery powered systems - No moving parts for durability and long maintenance intervals - Easy integration with 3rd party data collection platforms Contact an Applications Scientist Need help designing an Environmental IoT system? NexSens applications scientists will help you design the perfect monitoring system to meet field conditions and monitoring needs.

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You’ve seen them in magazines, billboards and even television shows. They’ve graced the runway stage as designers, Hollywood stars and billionaires gazed at their ensembles. Their faces represent some of the best and most expensive names in fashion. I am talking about the highest paid models in the world. These beautiful creatures have been blessed with the gift of flawlessness, but it doesn’t mean they didn’t work hard to get where they are today. Countless hours on planes, submerging yourself in cold water, staying up all hours of the night and wearing clothes that may not cover everything are just a few things that top models have to endure in order to succeed. Yet, they make it look so effortless.That is why they make the bug bucks. The top models of the world have achieved fame and fortune through a great work ethic, an ability to build relationships and a little luck. Along with their good looks and the ability to sell an idea to the public, these ladies have risen to an impossibly high ranking, the highest paid models in the world. 10. Liu WenTo be the first to do anything makes you inherently special. However, when Liu Wen was asked to represent Estee Lauder in a new campaign, she became the first East Asian model to do so. She also became the first Chinese model to grace the runway of Victoria Secret. Knocking down barriers has become her forte and companies will pay for it. Liu Wen is reported to rake in as much as $18 million a year and the sky does not even seem to be the limit for this groundbreaking fresh face. 9. Joan SmallsJoan Smalls also broke down barriers when she became the first Latina woman to represent Estee Lauder in 2011. Since then, she has taken the fashion industry by storm and has represented brands such as Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford, Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Alexander Wang, Versace, Fendi, Balenciaga, Valentino and Tommy Hilfiger, among others. Working hard has paid off in the amount of $19 million per year and there are no signs that this 34 year old beauty will be slowing down any time soon. 8. Bella HadidBella Hadid has been a force to be reckoned with since she started her modeling career at age 16 when she signed with IMG Models. One month later, she was gracing the runway at New York’s Fashion Week. Since then, she has become the face for Bulgari, Dior Beauty, and Tag Heuer and has been featured on International Vogue covers 29 times. However, Hadid is not resting on the merits of her beauty. She started her own beverage brand, Kin Euphorics and is enjoying success as a business person as well. Her career success has allowed her to bring in $19 million per year and has landed her in the ranks of one of the top paid models in the world. 7. Gigi HadidAs if one supermodel in the family isn’t enough, Gigi Hadid has been gracing the covers of fashion magazines and runways since she was two years old. She has since become the face of Maybelline, was named Model of the Year at the Daily Front Row Fashion Awards, has starred in a music video and has started a clothing line, Guest in Residence features cashmere knitwear of all sorts of designs. Her ambition has no end, which has earned her a staggering $20 million per year. 6. Cara DelevigneEnglish model Cara Delevigne is not only a model that makes $31 million per year, she is a person that has a story to tell that many may resonate with. After leaving school in 2009, she signed with Storm Management and, subsequently, won the Model of the Year at the British Fashion award in 2012 and 2014. She went on to star in major motion pictures, model for major brands and walk the catwalk in famous fashion shows.However, her past hid secrets that she medicated with illicit drugs and in 2022 she realized she had a problem. She has been very candid about her rehab and her recovery and is now a beacon of light to those that struggle with addiction. Her Instagram following says it all with 43 million followers that look to her for not only fashion advice, but life advice, as well. 5. Adriana LimaElitel Model Adriana Lima was destined for greatness, even at a young age. She won her first beauty contest in elementary school and came in second as the “Supermodel of Brazil”, when she was only 15. Today she enjoys making $31 million a year, as she models for Maybelline, Kia and Super Bowl commercials. However, her greatest success came from modeling for Victoria’s Secret for nineteen years. She remains that longest employed Victoria’s Secret Angel of all time. 4. Rosie Huntington-WhitelyAnother former Victoria’s Secret model continues to see financial success in the form of $32 million dollars a year. Rosie Huntington-Whitely is also multi-talented taking on film roles in the Transformer series as well at the new Mad Max series. After leaving school at age 16 she got her first job in a Levi commercial. This lead to appearances in Teen Vogue and Abercrombie & Fitch before signing on with Victoria’s Secret. She has since started Rose, Inc., which features clean cosmetics to all her adoring fans. 3. Gisele BundchenGisele Bundchen has consistently made the headlines for more than her worth of $35 million per year. From being discovered in a Brazilian fashion mall to becoming the 16th highest paid female entertainer, to marrying one of the best footballers of all time, “Gisele” knows how to stay relevant. Today, she has moved away from the camera and has taken on the role of special advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors of DraftKings, in an environmental and social initiative. The company sets goals and begins initiatives, such as planting one million trees in 2022. She is a rising star in the tackling of global challenges. 2. Chrissy TeigenAfter modeling in the Sports Illustrated 2010 edition, Chrissy Teigen became a household name and continues to have success in the entertainment industry by charging high fees for her appearances in television shows and other entertainment cameos. She has been so successful in capitalizing on her fame that she enjoys $39 million per year for her ambition. 1. Kendall JennerIf you Google Kendall Jenner, you will get anything from “who she is dating to what her diet is like”. However, this “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star really got her start by modeling for brands such as Givenchy, Chanel, Versace and Dior. As the other models on this list, she gained more recognition being a Victoria Secret Angel and has enjoyed being named the richest model in the world since 2017.Bringing in a staggering $40 million a year before she is even 30 years old, we look to see this fashion diva to make headlines for years to come.

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NSF Certifies Microfilter As the World’s First Client for NSF/ANSI 53 Total PFAS Reduction Seoul, South Korea – NSF, the leading testing and certification organization in the water industry, announced today that Microfilter, a South Korean water filter manufacturer, has earned certification to NSF/ANSI 53 for its FP-10, FP-10S, FP-15, FP-15S, FP-17, FP-17S, FP-21 and FP-21S products. With this certification, Microfilter becomes NSF’s first client in the world to receive this certification for total PFAS reduction. Microfilter was established in 1996 and has been producing and distributing high-quality water filters for both home and business applications. Microfilter is one of the top companies in South Korea's water filtration sector. "Microfilter is proud to be the first company to achieve NSF/ANSI 53 for chemicals for Total PFAS reduction. 'Forever chemicals' have been linked with cancer, fertility issues and weakened immune systems, posing a growing health threat to our communities through drinking water sources. We look forward to partnering with companies that share our vision of a cleaner and healthier world. Together we can make a big difference in the fight against PFAS and help ensure a safer and more sustainable future," said Park Chan-ho, CEO of Microfilter. NSF/ANSI 53 was developed by NSF, whose standards process is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). The standard is continually reviewed and updated to ensure it continues to match current technology. The NSF/ANSI 53-2018 edition added a performance reduction claim for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in drinking water treatment devices that use activated carbon absorption. The NSF/ANSI 53-2019 edition added a performance reduction claim for non-regenerable drinking water treatment devices that use anion exchange media for PFOA and PFOS chemicals. The most recent edition, NSF/ANSI 53-2022, expanded the chemical reduction claims to include newer subclasses of PFAS compounds, such as PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA, PFBS, and PFDA. Filters are certified to reduce contaminants that cause negative human health effects, which in this standard, are regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Health Canada. “We are proud to certify Microfilter as the first client to the NSF/ANSI 53 for chemicals for Total PFAS reduction,” said Jinhee Kim, Senior Manager of Water, at NSF. “PFOA and PFOS are among the most common groundwater contaminants of the perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) family of chemicals. Manufacturers obtaining certification must reduce PFOA and PFOS concentrations in water to below the 70 parts per trillion (ppt) health advisory level set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We anticipate that more water filter manufacturers will follow suit in certifying their products for Total PFAS reduction.” NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health by facilitating standards development and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services, and digital solutions to the food, water, health sciences, and consumer goods industries. NSF operates in 180 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality, and Medical Device Safety. NSF’s Water Division provides risk assessments, testing, inspection, and certification services for the water industry from source to tap. NSF facilitated the development of the American National Standards for all materials and products that treat or come in contact with drinking water to help protect public health and the environment and minimize adverse health effects. In 1990, the U.S. EPA replaced its own drinking water product advisory program with these NSF standards. Since our establishment in 1996, our company has been manufacturing and supplying quality water filters for residential and commercial use. With the goal of becoming a world-class filtration company that seeks to “create value for customers and the environment,” Our company contributes to the happiness of people and the environment by providing innovative technologies and differentiated products, in the field of filter-related materials and goods. Through these efforts, we have become a leading company in South Korea's water purification industry. Our industry-leading R&D/QA engineers and production, sales, and marketing professionals work together to provide products of outstanding quality recognized worldwide. With our conviction and our passion for infinite possibilities, we will continue to take new initiatives. We look forward to your continued support and encouragement so that our employees can work together to develop Microfilter into a world-class filtration company.

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The study for JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp. will assess options for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), alongside blue hydrogen production relating to oil and gas fields in South East Asia. Offshore & subsea - 13 May 2020 Sven Olson, Leistritz Advanced Technologies Corp., USA, describes the applications of twin-screw pumps in the upstream industry. Nathan Wyatt and Avinash Dharne, Halliburton, USA, focus on a plug system designed specifically for deepwater projects. Barry Smart, Gyrodata, UK, looks into the applications of a drop gyro surveying system in the oilfield. Rutger Baan, GustoMSC, The Netherlands, examines a crane designed by the company that separates wireline operations from the drill floor. Jeremy Holberg, Gardner Denver, USA, looks at a new frac pump designed for the wide variety of fleets currently operating in the frac market. The operation was conducted from an integrated subsea template structure at the Fenja field in the Norwegian North Sea.

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In the fiercely competitive landscape of manufacturing, operational efficiency is paramount for sustained success. As companies navigate fluctuating market demands, rising production costs, and global economic uncertainties, the imperative to optimize costs while maintaining quality has never been more pressing. Cost cutting in manufacturing isn't solely about slashing expenses; it's about identifying inefficiencies, streamlining processes, and maximizing resources to enhance competitiveness and profitability. Here, we delve into some effective strategies for achieving operational efficiency in manufacturing. Implementing lean manufacturing principles is fundamental to reducing waste and enhancing productivity. By identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities, such as overproduction, excess inventory, unnecessary transportation, and defects, companies can optimize their operations. Techniques like value stream mapping, 5S methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), and continuous improvement (Kaizen) empower organizations to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance overall efficiency. Embracing automation and leveraging advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) can revolutionize manufacturing operations. Automated systems can perform repetitive tasks with precision and speed, reducing labor costs and minimizing errors. Furthermore, AI and IoT-driven predictive maintenance enable proactive equipment upkeep, preventing costly downtime and optimizing asset utilization. Integrating digital technologies across the production line enhances visibility, agility, and decision-making, driving operational efficiency. A streamlined and resilient supply chain is essential for cost-effective manufacturing. Collaborating closely with suppliers, adopting just-in-time (JIT) inventory management, and establishing strategic partnerships can minimize inventory holding costs and reduce lead times. Employing demand forecasting algorithms and data analytics enables companies to anticipate market fluctuations accurately, optimizing procurement and production scheduling. Moreover, diversifying sourcing locations and implementing risk mitigation strategies mitigate supply chain disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Investing in energy-efficient technologies and sustainable practices not only reduces environmental impact but also lowers operational costs. Implementing energy management systems, upgrading to energy-efficient machinery, and optimizing production processes minimize energy consumption and utility expenses. Additionally, embracing sustainable manufacturing practices, such as waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy principles, enhances resource efficiency and reduces raw material costs while improving brand reputation and meeting regulatory requirements. A skilled and engaged workforce is a critical asset in driving operational efficiency. Investing in employee training programs to enhance technical skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement empowers workers to identify and implement efficiency-enhancing initiatives. Encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving and decision-making processes fosters a sense of ownership and accountability, driving productivity gains and innovation. Moreover, promoting a safe and ergonomic work environment reduces absenteeism, lowers healthcare costs, and boosts employee morale and retention. Establishing clear performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) enables companies to monitor and measure operational efficiency accurately. Metrics such as overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), throughput, cycle time, and defect rates provide valuable insights into production performance and identify areas for improvement. Regular performance reviews and data-driven analysis facilitate informed decision-making and enable proactive problem-solving, driving continuous operational optimization. In conclusion, achieving operational efficiency through cost-cutting measures is essential for manufacturing companies to thrive in today's competitive landscape. By adopting lean principles, embracing automation and technology, optimizing the supply chain, prioritizing energy efficiency and sustainability, investing in employee training and engagement, and implementing robust performance metrics, organizations can streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance profitability. In the pursuit of operational excellence, a holistic approach that integrates people, processes, and technology is key to sustained success. 1. MANUFACTURING, QUALITY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2. ISO LEAD AUDITOR COURSES 3. ISO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION & INTERNAL AUDITOR COURSES

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Delivering the power of data today to help you build a better tomorrow Assess weather changes locally and gain a global view of climate impacts Monitoring tools that reveal our vital connection to the environment Critical water monitoring for the protection and restoration of ecosystems Protecting the quality of our most vital resource Protecting our environment today to ensure a sustainable tomorrow Crucial monitoring tools to maintain a stable environment—and preserve history. Intelligent crop and climate data drives discovery and innovation Use data-driven decisions to enhance your farming precision Puget Sound non-profit uses HOBO loggers to measure water temperature and salinity at potential Olympia oyster bed restoration sites. New York based nonprofit uses HOBO data loggers to measure air temperature in a 12-city study of the cooling effects of green urban spaces. Concerned about temperature variations that could lead to damaging frost conditions at his farm, a grower contacted Onset looking for a cost-effective solution. A facilities manager of a large county school district uses HOBO MX1102A carbon dioxide data loggers to monitor and optimize HVAC systems before the start of the school year. Meet the people behind the data

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LAOAG CITY – A Turkish-American adventurer who became the first person in history to complete a solo human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth and a 17-time Guinness World record holder has urged local residents to stop polluting rivers and control plastic consumption to save the environment. While in Ilocos Norte province on Monday to talk about his epic solo rowing adventure across the Pacific, Erden Eruç, 61, also took the opportunity to meet with local officials and the people around to share his advocacy, particularly on plastic pollution. “Plastic materials should be collected and disposed of properly. It should absolutely stay out of streams, creeks, and rivers and also the ocean because that is where it ends up eventually,” he said advising locals to reduce their plastic consumption. Timed with the seasons, Eruç arrived in Currimao town, Ilocos Norte on Jan. 29, 2023, with his titanium bike and he is expected to leave the port of Currimao on Feb. 17 with his rowboat bound for Vietnam as part of his round-the-world adventure. He uses a rowboat to cross the oceans, a sea kayak for shorelines, a bicycle on the roads, and hiking on trails, along with canoes for crossing rivers. Showing raw photos of plastic debris he took along the way as well as bird carcasses with plastic materials found inside them, he said there is no such thing as planet B, hence, the need to protect the only one we live on. As the population grows every year, he said people should rethink plastic use, reiterating all plastic wastes in seas and oceans come from land, whether it is dumped by people or carried away by trade winds and currents. Fortunately in Ilocos Norte, the global adventurer and environmentalist said there is not much plastic garbage scattered in its coastal waters. He thanked local leaders and the community for their warm welcome and hospitality as he urged them to do their share in beating plastic pollution. For his part, Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc thank Eruç for inspiring the people of the province, as reducing plastic pollution has been one of his top agendas when he earlier approved the purchase of garbage compactors and distributed them to the different local government units. In compliance with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, or Republic Act 9003, the local chief executives of Ilocos Norte also vowed to have their own operational sanitary landfills to ensure that plastic wastes are disposed of properly. (PNA)

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switzerland is located within a temperate climatic zone. In the west and northwest the influence of the temperate Atlantic climate is felt more strongly, in the east the influence of the continental climate. At a latitude of 47 North, the climate is moderate and generally agreeable. Temperatures depend largely on altitude, with averages 5°C lower for each additional 300 m of elevation. Summers can be hot, with temperatures sometimes reaching 30°C or more, summer evenings are usually cool. Precipitation is distributed over the entire year. May, September and the first half of October tend to be the driest, April and November are usually the wettest periods. Again, High-level areas in the Alps may have a high average rainfall in excess of 2000 mm per year, while some regions in the flatlands of Switzerland have only 600 mm per year. From June through August, rain usually comes in the form of sometimes heavy thunderstorms, these storms can sometimes bring heavy hail and snowfall in the mountainous regions of the Alps, even in summer. Weather conditions vary only slightly across the country, the lowland regions in the north and east have more continental influenced conditions with colder winters and hotter summers, and the southeastern areas of Switzerland have longer and warmer, almost Mediterranean-like summers. Be aware that whatever the season, if you're at a high altitude, the weather can change quickly and dramatically. Lightweights with rainwear for summer, waterproof Medium- to Heavyweights for winter. A sweater is necessary almost any time of year. The climate of Switzerland can be classified as Cfb Climate; a warm temperated humid climate with the warmest month lower than 22°C over average and four or more months above 10°C over average.The climate of the Mountainous Regions of Switzerland can be classified as Dfb Climate; a humid Snow climate with the warmest month between 10°C and 22°C, the coldest month below -3°C and at last four or more months above 10°C.

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(Last third of the night)1:14 AM - 5:07 AM Time to fast5:07 AM - 5:29 PM Duration of fasting Fajr to Maghrib (10 hours shorter than longest in country)6:18 AM Longest duration in country4:19 PM Time between ishaa and Fajr (2 hours 8 minutes shorter than longest in country)4:09 AM Longest duration in country6:18 AM Timeline of today's prayer times Islamic MidnightThe end of the Ishaa time. Islamic midnight refers to the midpoint between sunset (Maghrib) and dawn (Fajr). The midpoint between 5:26 PM and 5:09 AM is 11:17 PM.Islamic Midnight MidnightThe new day according to the solar calendar. Today, in sha Allah, the sun will set at -56.92° below the horizon. On some days this year, the sun will not descend more than -21.89°. Last third of the nightThe last third of the night is considered a time of great importance in Islam and should be increasingly utilized for worship and supplication. The Islamic night begins with Maghrib (5:26 PM) and ends with Fajr (5:09 AM). Therefore, this time refers to the period from 1:14 AM to Fajr. False Fajr can occurThe false dawn, also known as false Fajr, refers to a natural phenomenon that occurs before the actual dawn or Fajr prayer time. It is characterized by a faint glow on the horizon that can be mistaken for the real dawn. However, it appears earlier and fades as the dawn becomes stronger.False Fajr (zodiacal light) Fajr with precautionary measures implemented is observed for fasting purposes.Fasting begins with Fajr. However, as a precautionary measure, it is customary to subtract about 2 minutes from the calculated Fajr time for starting the fast. It's important to note that although this adjusted time allows for the commencement of fasting, it might be too early for performing the Fajr prayer. FajrThe true Fajr (18°) is the reference point for the prayer time. Under optimal conditions, the first faint light appears on the horizon, indicating the beginning of the Fajr prayer time. Prayers performed after this time are considered valid. However, there is an opinion to wait a little longer after this time to be sure that the time has indeed begun.Fajr prayer Fajr prayer 90 minutes (wrong)The Fajr prayer 90 minutes before sunrise (Shuruk) is valid if it occurs after the time of 18°. However, it is not correct to begin fasting at this time. The shortest and longest times between Fajr and Shuruk this year are 150 and -1334 minutes. Fajr prayer 15° (wrong)At 15°, the sky is significantly brighter compared to that at 18°. At this point, the red glow of the sun becomes stronger. Although it is permissible to perform the Fajr prayer at this time, it's important to note that starting the fast at this stage would be too late. Fajr prayer 12° (wrong)At this stage, the horizon is well defined, and the outlines of objects on land or at sea become clearer. During nautical dawn, the sky displays a mixture of deep blue and reddish-violet hues. The Fajr prayer at this time would be valid, but consuming food until this time would invalidate the fast. Shuruk (sunrise) with precautionary measures implementedThe sun should now be just below the horizon, but if you are on a mountain peak, it may become visible earlier. To account for this, many prayer schedules add 2 minutes to the calculated time for sunrise as a precaution. It is considered risky not to complete the prayer before the end of this adjusted time. Shuruk (sunrise)Sunrise by calculation. In most cases, it would already be too late for the Fajr prayer. DhuhrThe Dhuhr prayer begins after the sun has passed its zenith (highest point) and started to decline. It ends with the beginning of the Asr prayer time (the afternoon prayer). Dhuhr with precautionary measures implementedAlthough the time for the Dhuhr prayer can be precisely calculated, it is recommended to perform the prayer slightly after this calculated time. AsrAsr begins when the shadow of an object is equal to its actual length plus the length of its shadow at the time of Dhuhr. Asr with precautionary measures implementedAlthough the time for the Asr prayer can be precisely calculated, it is recommended to perform the prayer slightly after this calculated time. Asr (Hanafi)Asr, according to one opinion in the Hanafi madhhab, begins when the shadow of an object becomes twice its actual length plus the length of its shadow during the Dhuhr prayer. It is noteworthy that this is just one opinion of the Hanafi madhhab. Not all Hanafis share this opinion. Countries like Turkey do not use this method. End of AsrThe end of the Asr prayer occurs when the sunlight turns reddish and one can look directly at the sun with the naked eye. It is considered sinful to delay the prayer beyond this point. However, it remains obligatory to perform the Asr prayer until the time of the Maghrib prayer. In emergency situations, the prayer can still be performed after this time without it being considered a sin. MaghribSunset through calculation and thus the new day according to the Islamic calendar. In many cases, it would be too early to pray and too early to break the fast. Maghrib with precautionary measures implementedThe sun should now be just below the horizon, but if you live on a mountain, it may still be visible. To account for this, many prayer schedules add 2 minutes as a precaution to the calculated time of Maghrib. It is considered risky to start the prayer or break the fast before the end of this adjusted time. Ishaa prayer at 12° (wrong)The sky displays a mixture of deep blue and reddish-violet hues during nautical twilight. The Ishaa prayer at this time would be invalid in any case. Ishaa Prayer at 15° (high risk)The sky becomes significantly darker at 15°. The last sunlight is now only faintly visible near the horizon. In areas with light pollution, artificial light may already be stronger than sunlight. The reddening of the sky starts to fade away at this point, although it may remain visible until 17°. IshaaThe Ishaa prayer begins after the disappearance of the redness of the evening twilight. This occurs approximately when the sun is 17 degrees below the horizon. Ishaa ends with the Islamic midnight. Ishaa with precautionary measures implementedAs a precaution, Ishaa prayer is performed 2 minutes later. Islamic MidnightThe end of the Ishaa time. Islamic midnight refers to the midpoint between sunset (Maghrib) and dawn (Fajr). The midpoint between 5:29 PM and 5:07 AM is 11:17 PM.Islamic Midnight MidnightThe new day according to the solar calendar. Today, in sha Allah, the sun will set at -56.57° below the horizon. On some days this year, the sun will not descend lower than -21.89°. Last third of the nightThe last third of the night is considered a time of great importance in Islam and should be increasingly utilized for worship and supplication. The Islamic night begins with Maghrib (5:27 PM) and ends with Fajr (5:07 AM). Therefore, this time refers to the period from 1:14 AM to Fajr. Ishaa prayer 90 minutes after sunset (wrong).The Ishaa prayer 90 minutes after sunset (Maghrib) is only valid if it occurs after the Ishaa of 17°. The shortest and longest time between Maghrib and Ishaa this year are 150 and -1334 minutes.

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Locomotive Emissions Monitoring Canada’s railways are greener than ever before. Innovative operating practices and investments in new Locomotive Emissions Regulations compliant locomotives have allowed Canada’s freight railways to improve their fuel efficiency by 25.9 per cent since 2005, and inter-city passenger railways to improve their fuel efficiency by 31.3% between 2005 and 2019 (pre-pandemic). In fact, the rail industry produces just one per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, even though it transports millions of passengers and around 70 per cent of the country’s intercity freight each year. Creating a Greener Rail Network In 1995, the Railway Association of Canada first entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Transport Canada and Environment Canada in an effort to manage the rail industry’s locomotive emissions. As a result of that agreement, the Locomotive Emissions Monitoring (LEM) Program was created to ensure that railways were living up to their commitment to meet GHG intensity reduction targets, and working to reduce emissions of criteria air contaminants (CACs). The latest MOU with Transport Canada covers the years 2023-2030. Building off past achievements, this MOU aligns industry and government efforts to further advance decarbonization activities. The MOU creates a framework to advance research and development of net-zero technologies, improve information sharing, support climate modelling, support modal shift to rail, and inform the development of policies that support locomotive emission reductions. Class 1 freight railways commit to reducing emissions intensity in accordance with their Science Based (SBTi) targets, and to achieve absolute emission reductions by 2030 aligned with SBTi-modeled pathways. Passenger railways, shortline and regional railways, and Transport Canada will continue to work with other federal departments, provincial and municipal governments, academia, and other key stakeholders to reduce emissions by 2030. RAC and TC will work together to explore the feasibility of achieving a 10 to 20% of low carbon fuels use within the rail sector by 2030, to send a clear signal that the rail sector will require significant volumes of sustainable low-carbon fuels. The Railway Association of Canada publishes an annual, peer-reviewed report summarizing the progress that railways have made towards meeting these targets, and highlighting the actions that the industry has taken to reduce emissions. The program is audited by an independent and accredited firm to ensure both data integrity, and that the terms and conditions of the MOU are being observed. Previous MOUs may be viewed by clicking on the following links. The LEM Program has led to the implementation of new locomotive and railcar technologies and retrofits, the creation of educational programs to promote best practices and innovation, as well as new operational and infrastructure initiatives—all with the goal of reducing the industry’s emissions. Many of these initiatives are highlighted in RAC’s Action Plan for Reducing GHG Emissions. The LEM Program also supports the Government of Canada’s objective to reduce our country’s total GHG emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. It’s just one of the ways that Canada’s railways are creating a transportation system that not only strengthens our country’s economy and competitiveness, but does so as sustainably as possible. Check out RAC’s Rail Freight Greenhouse Gas Calculator to see the estimated amount of carbon dioxide that can be diverted from our environment by choosing freight rail instead of trucks: ( Estimate this distance ) For more information about the Locomotive Emissions Monitoring Program, please contact: Manager, Economics, Data and Research

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REPORT: C-THRU Deep Dives The petrochemical sector produces many of the goods we rely on for everyday life, from the paint on our walls and the fertilisers that help put food on our plates to the plastics in our laptops, clothes, and medical devices. But all this value currently comes with a large environmental price tag. According to the IEA, the sector is responsible for 30% of final industrial energy use and releases 17% of global industrial CO2 emissions1. The chemical industry has been labelled ‘hard to decarbonise’ due to its highly complex supply chains; its reliance on fossil fuel feedstocks; and the fact that emissions arise from the very chemical reactions required to create products, not just from generating energy to power those reactions. The complexity of the industry makes it difficult to trace how materials flow through the system and are transformed from raw materials into final products. It is also hard to track exactly where and how greenhouse gas emissions are produced along the way. This complexity is compounded in that globally, data are often reported without great detail, consistency, or regularity, whilst other, more detailed datasets are shut behind paywalls. As a result, the picture of petrochemical sector emissions has so far been incomplete. C-THRU exists to bring greater clarity, transparency, and breadth to our understanding of emissions from the petrochemical sector. Here we present preliminary results and insights from the second year of the project. In six ‘deep dives’, we showcase the work the team has been doing to shed light on where emissions are released throughout the life cycles of chemical products, the actions we can take to reduce them, and the knock-on effects for other processes within and beyond the industry. The first three deep dives delve into some of the regional and global scenarios we have modelled for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the chemical sector. We explore what it would take to successfully: - decarbonise ammonia production in the US. - cut emissions from the global production and use of nitrogen fertilisers by around 80%. - expand chemical recycling for plastics in the US. The remaining deep dives provide insight into some of the modelling methods and technologies we have developed and used throughout the project. We explain how our methodologies allow us to: - map the mass flows and emissions of the sector at multiple, integrated scales. - connect the chemical industry to its wider economic context. - investigate the interconnectedness of the network of actors and products in the petrochemical sector. The C-THRU team are continuing to build on this research and working to bring our key findings and recommendations together into a final report for release in 2023. - IEA. World Energy Balances: Overview. (2019).

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Sicomin has been awarded the Bureau Veritas Footprint Progress Certification for the company’s GreenPoxy products range. Footprint Progress is a result driven certification for companies that inform contractors and customers about their products' environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle. The certification proves that Sicomin’s bio-based epoxy systems are eco-designed and have limited environmental impact compared to standard epoxy formulation, the company says. The certification applies to GreenPoxy 56, a clear and waterproof epoxy system which contains over 52% plant and vegetable content, for tough and hard-wearing gloss laminates, GreenPox 33, a clear laminate with high mechanical properties with over 35% plant content, and GreenPoxy 28, a clear laminate with mechanical properties which has 28% of its molecular structure deriving from plant origin. ‘The Bureau Veritas certification shows that Sicomin’s eco-design strategy is successful and that bio-based epoxy chemistry can be on today’s industrialists’ agenda,’ said Philippe Marcovich, president, Sicomin. This story is reprinted from material from Sicomin, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.

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Rising atmospheric [CO2] and associated climate change are expected to modify primary productivity across a range of ecosystems globally. Increasing aridity is predicted to reduce grassland productivity, although rising [CO2] and associated increases in plant water use efficiency may partially offset the effect of drying on growth. Difficulties arise in predicting the direction and magnitude of future changes in ecosystem productivity, due to limited field experimentation investigating climate and CO2 interactions. We use repeat near-surface digital photography to quantify the effects of water availability and experimentally manipulated elevated [CO2] (eCO(2)) on understorey live foliage cover and biomass over three growing seasons in a temperate grassy woodland in south-eastern Australia. We hypothesised that (i) understorey herbaceous productivity is dependent upon soil water availability, and (ii) that eCO(2) will increase productivity, with greatest stimulation occurring under conditions of low water availability. Soil volumetric water content (VWC) determined foliage cover and growth rates over the length of the growing season (August to March), with low VWC (< 0.1 m(3) m(-3)) reducing productivity. However, eCO(2) did not increase herbaceous cover and biomass over the duration of the experiment, or mitigate the effects of low water availability on understorey growth rates and cover. Our findings suggest that projected increases in aridity in temperate woodlands are likely to lead to reduced understorey productivity, with little scope for eCO(2) to offset these changes.

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Fact Sheet: Helping Prevent Water Damage by Shutting off Water at the Source Resideo's new Resideo Braukmann L5 WiFi Water Leak Shutoff Valve and Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak Detector equips the home for prevention Water damage – including damage from freezing pipes – is one of the most common and most costly types of homeowner insurance claims. In fact, each year about one in 50 homeowners file an insurance claim for water damage or freezing pipes, which averages $11,098 per claim. Additionally, homeowners are more likely to file a water-damage claim (29.4%) than one for a fire or lightening (26%). The good news is that 93% of water leaks can be prevented. Utilizing well-placed water leak detectors that are connected to a water shutoff valve can help prevent catastrophic water damage. In 2021, Resideo Water Leak and Freeze detectors helped save 3 million gallons of water and helped prevent an estimated $1.9 million in insurance claims. New from Resideo, the Resideo Braukmann L5 WiFi Water Leak Shutoff Valve connects to the main water supply and can automatically turn off the supply to the home if a water leak is detected either by a sensor cable or a paired Resideo WiFI Water Leak and Freeze Detector. For more than 100 years, Resideo Braukmann has stood for trusted and innovative water solutions for homeowners and contractors. Designed with the professional in mind, the high-quality valve is easy to install, support and offers easy monitoring via the Resideo App. How it Works The professionally installed L5 valve is added to the home’s main water supply in about ten minutes. An included, 5-foot cable sensor can be plugged into the L5 that detects water along its entire length. The L5 can also connect with future and existing Resideo WiFi Water Leak & Freeze Detectors to expand the coverage. Connect up to 100 sensor cables and lay them through a basement or utility room to extend the sensor length up to 500 feet. Customers can use the Resideo App to customize triggers, manage alerts and set up shutoff events. For example, when the sensor cable detects water, it can: - Automatically signal to the L5 to close the valve to turn off the water supply to the house; and, - Alert the user via the Resideo App and the user can adjust the shutoff valve with the Resideo App. The L5 has a five-year limited warranty, runs on an A/C power supply and is available through select distributors in November 2022. Future L Series water leak detectors are expected in 2023. Resideo WiFi Water Leak & Freeze Detector During colder weather, pipes may burst when the water inside them freezes and expands. That's why, in addition to water leaks, the Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak & Freeze Detector also can sense temperature changes and humidity, then send an alert – either via the app or the device – when the temperature dips low enough that the pipes could freeze. The sensor runs on two AA batteries, which are rated to last up to three years with regular use. It includes a 5-foot sensor cable – the entire length of which can detect leaks – that can be combined with other cables for coverage of a whole room. “I recently installed the L5 in my home and the installation process was extremely easy – and the app set up was very user-friendly. This product is made from the same great quality we can trust and expect from Resideo. I think an automatic water shutoff system is critical to have in a home and will recommend it to my customers. A water shutoff system is just as important as having a smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in a home.” - Dominick Esposito, Plumbing & Water systems Product Manager at F.W. Webb Company *Additional testimonials and photos available on request. Download zip file of images: Water.zip

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Nuclear power plants in Pakistan generated 15,540 GWH of electricity in 2021, a jump of 66% over 2020. Overall, Pakistan's power plants produced 136,572 GWH of power, an increase of 10.6% over 2020, indicating robust economic recovery amid the COVID19 pandemic. |Pakistan Electric Power Generation. Source: Arif Habib Hydroelectric dams contributed 37,689 GWH of electricity or 27.6% of the total power generated, making hydropower the biggest contributor to power generated in the country. It is followed by coal (20%), LNG (19%) and nuclear (11.4%). |Cost Per Unit of Electricity in Pakistan. Source: Arif Habib |Pakistan Electric Power Generation Fuel MiX. Source: Arif Habib Construction of 1,100 MW nuclear power reactor K2 unit in Karachi was completed by China National Nuclear Corporation in 2019, according to media reports. Fuel is being loaded in a similar reactor unit K3 which will add another 1,100 MW of nuclear power to the grid in 2022. Chinese Hualong One reactors being installed in Pakistan are based on improved Westinghouse AP1000 design which is far safer than Chernobyl and Fukushima plants. The biggest and most important source of low-carbon energy in Pakistan is its hydroelectric power plants, followed by nuclear power. Pakistan ranked third in the world by adding nearly 2,500 MW of hydropower in 2018, according to Hydropower Status Report 2019. China added the most capacity with the installation of 8,540 megawatts, followed by Brazil (3,866 MW), Pakistan (2,487 MW), Turkey (1,085 MW), Angola (668 MW), Tajikistan (605 MW), Ecuador (556 MW), India (535 MW), Norway (419 MW) and Canada (401 MW). |New Installed Hydroelectric Power Capacity in 2018. Source: Hydroworld.com Hydropower now makes up about 28% of the total installed capacity of 33,836 MW as of February, 2019. WAPDA reports contributing 25.63 billion units of hydroelectricity to the national grid during the year, “despite the fact that water flows in 2018 remained historically low.” This contribution “greatly helped the country in meeting electricity needs and lowering the electricity tariff for the consumers.” |Pakistan's Current Account Balance vs International Oil Prices. Source: Arif Habib Recent history shows that Pakistan's current account deficits vary with international oil prices. Pakistan's trade deficits balloon with rising imported energy prices. One of the keys to managing external account balances lies in reducing the country's dependence on foreign oil and gas. |Pakistan Power Generation Fuel Mix. Source: Third Pole It is true that Pakistan has relied on imported fossil fuels to generate electricity. The cost of these expensive imported fuels like furnace oil mainly used by independent power producers (IPPs) has been and continues to be a major contributor to the "exaggerated external demand driven by its rentier economy" referred to by Atif Mian in a recent tweet. However, Pakistan has recently been adding hydro, nuclear and indigenous coal-fired power plants to gradually reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Has Bangladesh Surged Past India and Pakistan in Per Capita Income? Pakistan's Computer Services Exports Jump 26% Amid COVID19 Lockdown Coronavirus, Lives and Livelihoods in Pakistan Vast Majority of Pakistanis Support Imran Khan's Handling of Covid19 Crisis Pakistani-American Woman Featured in Netflix Documentary "Pandemic" Incomes of Poorest Pakistanis Growing Faster Than Their Richest Counterparts Can Pakistan Effectively Respond to Coronavirus Outbreak? How Grim is Pakistan's Social Sector Progress? Double Digit Growth in Pakistan's Energy Consumption Confirms Economic Recovery Trump Picks Muslim-American to Lead Vaccine Effort COVID Lockdown Decimates India's Middle Class Pakistan to be World's 7th Largest Consumer Market by 2030 Pakistan's Balance of Payments Crisis How Has India Built Large Forex Reserves Despite Perennial Trade Deficits Conspiracy Theories About Pakistan Elections" PTI Triumphs Over Corrupt Dynastic Political Parties Strikingly Similar Narratives of Donald Trump and Nawaz Sharif Nawaz Sharif's Report Card Riaz Haq's Youtube Channel

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As the new month approaches, India is entering its festival season. Traditionally, it starts with Bakrid and Raksha Bandhan, which is followed by Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, and so on, until Christmas and New Year. Compared to past years when we were able to freely go out and spend our money on shopping and splurging, this year has been quite different. The effects of the pandemic are wreaking havoc on our lives, and we are reeling under the weight of chaos caused by this disease. In spite of that, these festivals are part of our traditional way of life, and we would be remiss not to celebrate them in some small way, even if they merely bring a sense of normalcy to our lives. You should read on to learn more about how you can save money on all of the upcoming festivals you can attend by following our money-saving tips. Budget your festival based on your finances Definitely! Creating a budget is the first step. As opposed to previous years where you could have had a blast at the festivals, the current situation calls for a little restraint in terms of partying around them. So, regardless of how boring and old-fashioned it sounds, setting a budget for festival spending is an important step that needs to be done. Creating a budget requires that you take into consideration your current financial situation. When you have financial difficulties, it is very likely that you will have to cut back your festival expenses in order to be able to support your festival participation. Consider how things will unfold for you in the near future, and be realistic about it. How stable is your income? Does the industry in which you are employed have the ability to withstand the economic shocks that may occur? Before you spend your money, you should ask yourself some of these questions. Split expenses between festivals In the coming months, we will have a long list of festivals to look forward to. It may be a good idea for you to spread out your expenses across a few festivals, depending on how your current financial situation is. Would you like to know how this could be accomplished? Those are the things we tell you. For example, if you often purchase clothes and gifts for everyone in your family during each holiday, you might want to split the cost across the holidays. Some people could receive gifts during the first festival, while others could get them during the second festival. Similarly, you should start accumulating funds now so you can buy home appliances or gadgets for Diwali/Christmas if you intend to do so. It might also be a good idea to opt for EMIs when buying a big-ticket item. All you have to do is tweak a few things and you will be able to do almost everything you normally do while at the festivals. Shop online and offline Recent months have seen the economic struggle. There will be surplus stock lying around at both online and offline retailers from the previous season. The clearance sales are taking place both online and offline. Your holiday shopping would be more enjoyable if you scout for some good deals. Check Reviews of the products and compare prices among various online stores before making a purchase online. The month of August is going to be a great time for shopping festivals, as Amazon and Flipkart are both launching big sales. If you choose the offline route, you might get better deals in smaller stores since they have suffered the most. As a way of getting their businesses back on track, they may be ready to offer some discounts. Organize a DIY festival For example, Rakhis are associated with Rakshabandhan, Ganesha idols are associated with Chathurti, earthen lamps are associated with Diwali, and Christmas trees and decorations are associated with Christmas. As a matter of convenience, you may have become accustomed to buying all these items for the festival. But what if you incorporated a little bit of DIY into your celebration? The task won’t be as challenging as you think. In addition to making a Ganesha from the soil in your garden and decorating it with trinkets available at home, you can paint some earthen lamps using poster colors, make a paper lantern, and make a flower carpet for Onam using flowers from your garden. Furthermore, these methods are eco-friendly and will give you immense satisfaction. You can also incorporate all your family members into these projects over the weekend. For the festivities, you could even go a step further and create interesting outfits by designing your own, recycling or upcycling your older clothes. With a little creativity, you can come up with anything. It is impossible to have a festival without food. Store-bought goodies became increasingly popular for festivals due to a hectic work schedule and convenience. There are no health benefits to them, nor are they cheap. Since COVID 19, we have been focusing on health, hygiene, and immunity. Isn’t it worth reducing your store-bought food expenses and starting to prioritize homemade foods? What are the ways you fund festive expenses? It seems as if the future is unpredictable. So, we recommend not going overboard with our spending and tightening our purse strings. In a perfect world, you should use your savings or current income to pay for the festivals. In case of a cash crunch, you may also want to consider a personal loan. The important thing is to be sure that you will be able to repay the loan and that it does not overburden your budget on a monthly basis. Put reward points or vouchers to use A lot of people use credit cards/cobranded debit cards. Use these cards with their partners to earn reward points or get discounts. If you have unused vouchers, you might be able to use them. This is the right time to pull it out and see what they can do for your festival shopping budget. If you have a discount or a voucher, we strongly advise against spending on something just because it has a discount.

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9 December 2021 RMT Press Office: RMT raises safety concerns as Minister admits that one in four inspections found poor safety maintenance standards in the North Sea. OFFSHORE UNION RMT today raised concerns over the Government’s failure to prevent a deterioration in safety critical and environmental maintenance standards in the offshore oil and gas industry. In answer to a Written Parliamentary Question tabled by Labour MP for Stockton North, Alex Cunningham, the Government revealed that one in four inspections carried out by the Health and Safety Executive reveal poor standards of safety maintenance on installations. Since 2019, only 3 out of 67 inspections found full compliance. RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said: “These findings show the escalating threat that commercial pressure and light touch regulation pose to the safety of offshore oil and gas workers. “On top of these disturbing findings, duty holders including Total and their contractors are chipping away at jobs and terms and conditions when they should be tackling basic safety by clearing maintenance backlogs. “Our offshore members are facing existential threats to their industry, no Just Transition and declining safety standards in a multiple hazard workplace. RMT called on industry to use the pandemic to clear these dangerous safety critical and environmental backlogs. “These figures show that some in the offshore industry are going in the opposite direction which increases the risk of a catastrophic safety or environmental incident offshore. RMT will continue to work day and night to prevent this.” Alex Cunningham MP said: “It beggars belief that of the HSE offshore inspections over the last three years shows one in four were judged poor or very poor and just three of the 67 were fully compliant. This is totally unacceptable – our offshore workers and their families need to know that their workplaces are safe and fit for purpose. “It is clear that isn’t the case but my worry is that there could be many more which haven’t been inspected in recent times that may not be at the standard required. “A more relaxed regime laid down by the Government followed by cuts to required maintenance doubtless led to these failures. It is time for Ministers to tighten up.” 07831 465 103 Notes to editors On 3rd December, the Department for Work and Pensions provided the following answer to written parliamentary question 80982: Alex Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the level of (a) safety critical and (b) environmental maintenance backlogs in the offshore oil and gas industry since January 2019 to date. (80982) Chloe Smith: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) uses its Offshore Safety and Environmental Critical Element (SECE) Management and Verification Inspection Guide when inspecting duty holder compliance in this subject. Maintenance backlogs are covered by the Guide and attract a score. The scores have both numeric and descriptive classifications: unacceptable (60), very poor (50), poor (40), broadly compliant (30), fully compliant (20) and exemplary (10). In 2019, HSE completed 26 SECE inspections and scored 1 x very poor, 9 x poor, 15 x broadly compliant and 1 x fully compliant. In 2020, there were 22 inspections with 4 x poor, 16 x broadly compliant and 2 x fully compliant scores. Since January 2021, there have been 19 inspections with 3 x poor and 16 x broadly compliant scores. Whenever HSE finds examples of non-compliance, they are raised as issues with the duty holder in a letter, and in some cases a notice. These are then monitored to ensure compliance by the due date. Recognising the potential impact of the pandemic in 2020, HSE wrote to production installation duty holders with a detailed question set on maintenance and inspection backlogs, which includes several questions on SECE management. This has enabled HSE to assess SECE backlog management for a representative sample of UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) production duty holders. HSE will use the question set again from the start of 2022 as part of its ongoing intervention targeting procedure so that those duty holders that appear not to be managing their SECE backlog effectively can be prioritised for inspection. The Health and Safety Executive has issued an Improvement Notice to Total’s North Sea contractors following an alarming 57% increase in the backlog of safety critical maintenance work over the last year. At the same time, these employers are also pressing ahead with a redundancy programme amongst maintenance staff on Total’s Gryphon asset.

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By Robertson Building Systems Situated right in the heart of the 1000 Islands, amidst a bucolic 45-acre setting bordering the St. Lawrence River, sits the Ivy Lea Club Marina, which offers state-of-the-art dockage facilities within two natural, protected harbours. Professional boat handling is a main draw for members of the exclusive club, including three spacious 16,000-square-foot heated boat storage facilities designed to be clean and secure in order to protect members’ large boats during the harsh off-season months. The facilities are all equipped with temperature alarms, a backup generator, and state-of-the-art heating systems, giving club members peace of mind. The club was expanding and needed space to house even more of their members’ large boats. They had been tarping and shrink-wrapping them, which has its own costs involved. Plus, as a prestigious organization with a high-end clientele, the club owners determined that indoor storage was the logical next step to meet the demand and continue to grow their business. The Ivy Lea Club ownership brought in Argue Construction, a longtime Robertson builder, to construct the third pre-engineered metal storage facility after the construction firm completed a successful installation of the first two utilizing Robertson products a couple of years ago. Shawn Argue, owner of the Ottawa-based contracting company, shares that the project—including all three storage facilities—has been straight-forwarded and exceptionally well-suited for Robertson’s pre-engineered metal building systems. Value, flexibility, scheduling, durability, aesthetics and superior service all played a role in Shawn’s decision to utilize Robertson Building Systems for the construction of the three storage spaces. “What we do,” Shawn says, “is we assess a design-build job and we look at what is the best suited material or form of construction to take. And this would be a prime example, particularly due to the height and span requirements, where a Robertson building is exactly the right tool in the tool belt.” Robertson provided the structural steel, secondary steel, standing seam 24-gauge Double-Lok® roof panels with a Galvalume finish, as well as standard 26-gauge PBR panels in Charcoal Gray and 24-gauge PBR panels in Polar White for the wall systems. Additionally, the wall systems were used for interior liner panels. The fire rating assembly as per the UL90 W606 with a two-hour fire rating became an important factor due to the fact that the three same-sized buildings were constructed very close together—20 feet at the most—in order to minimize land use. Shawn explains that the closer you put buildings together, the more stringent the fire rating is on the walls abutting the buildings. The Robertson products used, he says, aptly accommodates for that concern. Robertson sales representative John Gelms adds that the partnership between Robertson Building Systems and Argue Construction on this project was smooth sailing. “They came to us with some general sizes and we were able to put a quick price together and work with their schedule, which was driven in large part by Canadian weather. The facility owners, by right, need to be particular about where those boats are being stored. Robertson was able to provide Shawn with the framework and materials required, as well as offering the right colors and finishes that would suit the property and its natural surroundings.” The panel colors and finishes (Galvalume for the roof, and Charcoal Gray and Polar White for the walls) were selected mainly for aesthetic consistency with the existing buildings on the property, something that was easily achieved given Robertson’s vast product line. In terms of the size of the buildings, it was the size of the boats that essentially dictated the dimensions. John attests, “They’re not just storing little canoes here. These boats are relatively large, so the overhead doors that were incorporated into the design were very large as well. To accommodate the large boats to be pulled through, we had two 20-foot-wide by 26-foot-tall doors and the other was 24-feet-wide by 30-feet-tall.” Shawn adds, “The configuration inside is amazing. The space houses an incredible number of boats; there may not even be six inches between any boat in there right now. I don’t know how they put the puzzle together, in terms of shape and size. It’s quite impressive how they’ve maximized the space.” Relative ease and speed of construction were also among the most important factors in choosing the Robertson system. “It was imperative to get these buildings enclosed so that the owner would be able to utilize the buildings for boat storage before the bad weather hit and the construction season ended,” Shawn explains. “There’s a certain amount of time where the boats are being pulled out of the water. Under normal circumstances, they need to be shrink-wrapped, cleaned, and then put into storage. Our work had to be done before that window closed, otherwise the construction would have gone into the next season.” Additionally, from a green perspective, having a pre-engineered building where boats are being stored drastically minimizes the need for the blue plastic shrink-wrap materials, cutting down on waste and helping to keep these materials out of landfills. The partnership between Argue Construction and Robertson Building Systems resulted in a big win for the Ivy Lea Club boat storage facility project. The addition of the three weather-protected and climate-controlled pre-engineered metal buildings gives the Club much-needed room to store the boats in winter and, more generally, room to grow its business by providing Members with extra value, service and assurance that their investments are well-protected.

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This page includes free resources educators and farmers can use in outreach and educational activities related to cover crops. Available resources include a database of cover crop images, ready-made PowerPoint presentations on cover crop topics, and soil health illustrations. Cover Crop Image Library The SARE Cover Crop Image Library is hosted externally on Zenfolio.com. Visit now: https://CoverCropImages.SARE.org. (opens in a new browser tab) The photos in this database are provided for free to educators for use in non-commercial agriculture and conservation work, provided that proper attribution is used (see below). It is particularly our hope that these visuals will help support more use of cover crops as farmers and landowners seek to improve soil health. If you are interested in the commercial use of these images (such as advertisements or paid products), please contact SARE for permission. Cover crop image galleries include air seeders, aerials, equipment, Midwest, Maryland, people, radish, Pennsylvania, rye, vetch, triticale, crop residue, clover, mixed plantings, BARC research and Pacific Northwest. Cover Crop Presentations Five complete PowerPoint presentations are available for use by educators and farmers for outreach and educational purposes. Slides may be used individually, as an entire set, or modified for educational use. Download now: A General Overview of Opportunities with Cover Crops (full version - 57.09 MB) A General Overview of Opportunities with Cover Crops (short version - 26.08 MB) An Introduction to Cover Crop Economics (14.14 MB) Tips for Selecting Cover Crops (18.21 MB) Cover Crops and Water Quality (15 MB) Soil Health Illustrations The SARE Cover Crop Image Library includes a soil health gallery with high-resolution illustrations. In addition, the illustrations are compiled in a set of 20 PowerPoint slides for use in presentations. Explanatory notes are included with each slide and image captions.Soil Health Illustrations.pptx 44.17 MB The cover crop photos in this database were compiled by Remsberg Inc. under a contract with the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Most of the photos were shot by Edwin Remsberg, a professional photographer, but some were contributed by other photographers and are noted as such. The soil health illustrations were created by Carlyn Iverson. When using any of these photos or illustrations, whether in presentations, posters or print materials, please credit the relevant photographer and also the USDA-SARE program. You can credit SARE simply in a text tag line with the photographer’s name, such as “Photo credit: Edwin Remsberg and USDA-SARE.” These resources are available through the support of the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

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Director of Communications, Scenic Hudson, Inc. Tel: (845) 473-4440 x222 Cell: (914) 489-0362 Fax: (845) 473-0740 Project will complete $16-million riverfront transformation BEACON (Dutchess County)—Making Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park even more inviting to Beacon residents and visitors—and enhancing their enjoyment of the Hudson River—construction has commenced on the final phase of park development. The exciting landscape and design features will provide park-goers with access to a formerly industrial four-acre riverfront parcel long off-limits to the public. The new amenities include facilities for food trucks; a shaded plaza for informal dining; shade pavilions, lawns and a native-plant meadow; and a boardwalk and river overlook deck. Transitional Builders, Inc., of Staatsburg, is serving as general contractor for the $2-million project and constructing the amenities. Blacktop Maintenance Corp. of Poughkeepsie is undertaking the landscaping and other site work. Both firms were chosen through a competitive bidding process. Scenic Hudson Senior Park Planner Meg Rasmussen and Parks Project Manager Joseph Kiernan are overseeing the eight-month project. The park will remain open for public enjoyment. However, visitors should be aware that construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the property and exercise appropriate caution. “Scenic Hudson looks forward to expanding Long Dock Park for Beacon residents and visitors to connect with what some have called Beacon’s ‘Central Park on the Hudson River.’ We appreciate all the public input and support we received while designing this last phase of park development. This will ensure the new public space is fun and engaging for everyone in the community. We also are exploring new ways to educate people about the Hudson River and the need for citizens to be involved in creating healthy, vibrant riverfronts,” said Scenic Hudson Senior Vice President Steve Rosenberg. “At the American Center for Folk Music, we applaud the plan to fully develop the space directly adjacent to the River Center, as we all look forward to the beautiful, sunny afternoons experiencing music and the river, and all the beauty the Hudson River brings to us year-round,” said American Center for Folk Music President David A. Ross. “Dia:Beacon has an idyllic location, overlooking the Hudson River. Scenic Hudson has already done so much to restore the riverfront and make it an asset for the Beacon community and beyond. We are so happy that they want to continue their remarkable efforts and look forward to offering our visitors expanded options for planning a visit to Beacon,” said Dia Art Foundation Director Jessica Morgan. “Scenic Hudson’s planning process was thoughtful, thorough and inclusive of all corners of our small, diverse city,” said Beacon Arts Community Association President Kelly Ellenwood. “This project will be another enhancement to the City of Beacon on behalf of a diverse community, and in support of the environment,” said Beacon resident Flora Jones. From industrial decay to riverfront gem When work is completed, it will mark the end of more than a decade of work and a $16-million public-private investment to turn this 19-acre former industrial site into a community asset that supports Beacon’s revitalization. Prior to Scenic Hudson’s acquisition of the riverfront land in 1996, it had served as an oil storage facility and a junkyard. The organization oversaw the removal of more than 75 dump-truck loads of debris, including bricks, tires and scrap metal. Severely degraded wetlands had become overrun with poison ivy and invasive plants. A cleanup approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) ensured that polluted soils were remediated. Today, Long Dock Park features rehabilitated wetlands, a kayak/canoe beach and storage pavilion, waterside trails, picnic areas and a fishing pier. A historic red barn has been restored and transformed into Scenic Hudson’s River Center. It serves as home to the American Center for Folk Music and also plays host to community events and Scenic Hudson environmental-education programs. Mountain Tops Outfitters, based in Beacon, operates a paddle-sport concession offering kayak rentals and Hudson River tours from the kayak pavilion. Both facilities were designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. About Scenic Hudson Scenic Hudson preserves land and farms and creates parks that connect people with the inspirational power of the Hudson River, while fighting threats to the river and natural resources that are the foundation of the valley’s prosperity. A crusader for the valley since 1963, we are credited with saving fabled Storm King Mountain from a destructive industrial project and launching the modern grass-roots environmental movement. Today with more than 25,000 ardent supporters, we are the largest environmental group focused on the Hudson River Valley. Our team of experts combines land acquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart economic growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley’s inspiring beauty and natural resources. To date Scenic Hudson has created or enhanced more than 65 parks, preserves and historic sites up and down the Hudson River and conserved nearly 40,000 acres.

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Our company is founded in Rouen, France, by Henri Goldstuck who, having seen the opportunities at one of the country’s largest ports, begins to inspect French grain shipments. Business takes off and we open new offices in France’s three largest ports: Le Havre, Dunkirk and Marseille. Our headquarters moves from Paris to Geneva, Switzerland. In 1919 we adopt the name Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS). We diversify and begin our Industrial Services business inspecting industrial machines and goods. Expanding further, we establish services for the oil, gas & chemical sector, minerals industries, and governments and institutions. In the 70s we begin providing environmental consultancy and remediation services to customers in the oil and gas sector. SGS goes public. Less than four years later, our sales reach an impressive CHF 1.5 billion. Booming economies in Asia fuel our growth and we expand our business to China. Today, we operate across a wide variety of industry sectors with more than 99,600 employees across 2,600 offices and laboratories, and are active in nearly every country in the world.

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Fuel prices are soaring nation-wide and our pocketbooks are certainly feeling the squeeze. So what’s an RV-er to do? With a little planning, you can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and increase the time between fill-ups. Here are some easy ways to get the most out of your RV gas mileage. Plan your route carefully Take some time to plan out your trip route and avoid gas-sucking situations, like high traffic areas where you’re stuck idling, places with strong headwinds, and rough roads. Camping in one area for a longer period of time obviously saves gas as well. Plan to stay at RV parks and resorts that have activities and plenty of places to explore. Keep the trip close at home to save even more at the pump. Download GasBuddy on your smartphone to find the cheapest fuel stations in your area. Additionally, signing up for a fuel rewards program can save RV-ers hundreds per year, depending on how often you fill-up. Mobil, Shell, BP, Speedy, and many other stations offer these apps for free, and they often feature convenience store coupons, too. Meanwhile, using an app like Waze can help drivers avoid busy areas, which saves both gas and sanity on a road trip. Stay up-to-date with maintenance Regular tune-ups are a must for keeping your RV at peak performance, and even small issues can result in fuel economy suffering. According to KOA, dirty filters, faulty emissions, and out-of-tune engines are all massive fuel drainers. An oil change and comprehensive vehicle inspection are essential at the beginning of the camping season. Watch your vehicle’s weight Extra weight decreases mileage by increasing drag and wears out your tires faster. For every 100 pounds of weight, fuel economy decreases by around 2 percent. Before heading out on the road, make sure you’ve packed just the essentials. Consider traveling with empty gray and black holding tanks. Load up on firewood once you reach your destination instead of beforehand. And take advantage of weigh stations to ensure you’re not surpassing the acceptable GVWR limit. Avoid driving at high speeds Fuel economy drops significantly for every 5 miles per hour that a standard-size vehicle drives over 60 mph. That means high-speed mileage is even worse for large vehicles like RVs. Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed whenever possible, fight the urge to pass other vehicles, and stay in the slow lane. Practice better driving habits Once you’ve mastered driving at a slower pace, practice gradual acceleration and braking. Not only is this much gentler on your RV, taking it easy will prevent unnecessary fuel use as well. Avoid idling the vehicle at all costs and turn the engine off if you’re stopped for longer than a minute as it can majorly affect your RV gas mileage. Check your tire pressure In addition to regular tune-ups, your tires are especially important to keep an eye on. Tire pressure has a big impact on how efficiently your vehicle drives and, in turn, how effectively your fuel is used. Tires that are filled to their recommended level can increase your fuel economy by 3 percent. Make sure to have regular rotations performed as well. Be mindful of AC Blasting your dash air conditioner consistently will drain fuel over time and put strain on your RV’s engine. While no one wants to sweat it out in a hot vehicle, the AC doesn’t need to run all day long to maintain a decent cabin temperature. Remember to change your air conditioning filter at the proper intervals, too. According to USA Today, you can improve fuel economy by up to 10 percent by switching out your old filter for a fresh one. - Getting Your RV Ready for the Upcoming Desert Season: Ensuring Optimum Shade with Well-Maintained Awnings - Exploring National Parks in the Summer: RV Friendly National Parks and Hidden Gems - Find Your Sunny Spot: The Top 4 RV Destinations for Warm Weather - RV Cooking: Healthy and Delicious Recipes to Try in 2023 - ShadePro Holiday Guide: The Best Gifts For RV Owners

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Toyota Gazoo Racing’s debuts new GR GT3 concept at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. TGR’s approach is to commercialise motorsports cars, rather than simply adapting production vehicles for competition with the intention of applying technologies and experience directly from motorsport. Developing cars both for GT3 competition and for mass production – in short, making ever-better cars bred from motorsport. The bZ4X GR Sport Concept is based on the soon-to-be-launched bZ4X, Toyota’s new purpose-designed battery electric SUV, and is designed to offer a higher level of both environmental performance and driving pleasure. Features include large-diameter tyres, sports seats and matt black exterior body panels. TGR’s development of the GRMN Yaris is faithful to the wish of Toyota President Akio Toyoda (aka racing driver and motorsports fan “Morizo”) to “deliver cars to customers that evolve quickly and can be tailored to individuals, such as in the field of motorsports.” Only 500 examples of the new GRMN Yaris will be built and these will be available exclusively in Japan. The car’s weight has been reduced by around 20kg; its width has been increased by 10mm to improve aerodynamic performance; and its height has been reduced by 10mm to lower the centre of gravity.

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Field work describes an involvement in community work for up to 20 hours a week with the ongoing support of a mentor. Community Field Work includes work in gender, racial and economic justice, queer activism, disability advocacy, immigration issues, environmental responsibility, civil liberties protection, HIV response, youth at risk, peace building, participating in a fundraising campaign for a non for profit or grassroots organization, chaplaincy, teaching and more. Students should discuss the field work opportunity with their advisor before making arrangements with the professor. Student and community mentor will discuss and sign a learning agreement at the outset of the field work experience. Midterm and final student/mentor evaluations will also be required by midterm and the end of term. All forms are available on the SKSM website. Please see Student Handbook and Contextual Education Handbook for more information. Open to all degree students. Auditors excluded. Max. enrollment 15. Relevance for specific SKSM thresholds and MFC competencies varies according to the nature of a student’s field experience. Prerequisite: ECO Core Course.

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Colin Dundas from the Astrogeology Science Center in Flagstaff, Arizona, and colleagues reported in a recent issue of the journal Science their discovery of huge ice cliffs on Mars. The cliffs seem to consist of nearly pure water ice, which is believed to have been deposited by snowfall during periods in the past when the Martian axis was more tilted toward Earth. Dundas thinks the snow later compacted into the massive layered and fractured ice sheets we see today. Some of the ice cliffs have an astounding thickness of more than 100 meters, and are close to the surface—just one or two meters deep—which makes them, in principle, accessible using today’s lander and rover technology. The European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover, for example, which is scheduled to launch in 2020, has a drill that should be able to reach the deposits. One problem, however: The reported ice cliffs are located at about 55 degrees latitude, which is above the 50-degree line normally set as a limit for NASA or ESA missions that rely on solar power. But the science team led by Dundas thinks there may be other ice-rich deposits at lower-latitude sites, such as Arcadia or Utopia Planitia. Getting a sample from these ice cliffs would have tremendous potential for astrobiology. First, we would get scientific insight into environmental conditions during a time in the Martian past when the climate was more benign and there was relatively frequent precipitation. If life was present during those times at those locations, it should be nicely frozen in place. The handling of such a preserved sample would be easy—you would only have to melt it and analyze the contents in a watery solution, something we do in laboratories on Earth millions of times every day. Ice cliffs would also be a great resource for future human colonists. Easily accessible water was one of the requirements for a suitable landing site as discussed during NASA’s First Human Landing Site Workshop at the Johnson Space Center in 2015. Again, the problem here is that the ice cliffs discovered to date are a bit too far north or south for power arrays to receive sufficient sunlight. Not only that, but night temperatures at these locations are at least 50 degrees below what even the hardiest Alaskans are used to. But finding similar ice cliffs in warmer latitudes on Mars is probably only a matter of time. If so, world space agencies may want to consider sites near these cliffs for future Mars landings, whether for robotic life detection and sample return missions, or human expeditions.

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The strange but true story of how a Kenyan youth became a world-class snow carver Updated December 9, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET This story was updated on December 9, 2022. We were a newly formed, hotel-freezer-trained African ice-carving team, applying to compete in the world-famous 2003 Quebec Winter Carnival. This was like applying to run the 100-meter race at the Summer Olympics, but never having tried on a pair of running shoes. But, it was worth a try. After all, there was a first time for Carl Lewis, too. I found the details online. "We will figure it out as we go along," I remember telling my intrepid teammates. At the back of my mind, I thought it was a crazy, uncalculated move. But after several weeks, I received a response from the Carnival. Team Kenya had been accepted! We could not believe it! We were going to take part in a major global event! Reaching this milestone was a combination of inspiration, generosity, perseverance and insanity. It's not that I hadn't seen snow before – I had. From our village in eastern Kenya, in the bright early morning you could look in one direction and see Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, and in the other see Mount Kenya, my country's pride and glory. I had often wondered what snow felt like and how lucky we were to be able to wake up and see it. The year before the Carnival, I had just returned to Kenya after finishing a radio and television arts degree course at a university in Toronto, where there was plenty of snow. I was not sure what I wanted to do with my life. "You are spending too much time in the house, Michael," my dad would say. I also remember a headline from one of Kenya's daily newspapers that year: "Climate Change Threatens the Snow and Ice Caps of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya." I was an adult now and understood what climate change meant. My country's name is even linked to snow and ice. The word "Kenya" is said to have come about when a German explorer, Johann Ludwig Krapf, asked local Chief Kivoi about a mountain he'd seen. Kivoi described the mountain as "kiinya," in reference to it looking like an ostrich – with the snow resembling the white patches of the flightless bird. Now we were in danger of losing it. While studying in Canada, I had seen some ethereal and majestic carvings at the Quebec Winter Carnival, which had even been dubbed the "Ice and Snow Carving Olympics." The teams taking part were from North America, Europe and Asia. There were no carvers from Africa. While still a student in Canada, I worked for a travel agency, which gave me a trip back to the Carnival as a parting gift when I left for Kenya. So when I read the article about our mountains' disappearing snow, I thought, "Now is the time to do something, Michael. You need to show the effects of climate change in East Africa." I decided that Africa should be represented at Carnival. I would form an ice and snow-carving team. I had never done any carving before, but I could always learn. So I set out to find some teammates. I spoke to my buddy, television producer Robert Bresson, about my idea. He agreed to ask around. "Everyone I have spoken to thinks you are crazy, Michael," was his report. But we didn't give up. Robert took me to the Nairobi National Museum. At that time, there were some sculptors who worked on the museum grounds. I introduced myself to the first one I saw and asked, "Would you want to form an ice-carving team?" "Ice?" he said. "Yes, ice," I said. "Sure, why not? By the way, my name is Peter Walala." I now had one team member. The teams I'd seen in Quebec had three or four members. So I needed to find at least one more. I approached the "Miss Tourism Kenya" pageant holders and told them about my plans. I felt having a title holder on the team would make it more visible. Winnie Omwakwe, who was "Miss Earth Kenya," was glad to join in. Now we had three team members and one with carving skills. However, Peter had never worked with ice before, only wood and stone. First, we needed to gel as a team. After all, we were total strangers. So we met for a couple of teas and coffees and decided that we were all OK to work with each other. But we needed somewhere to practice. As we deemed it impossible to get to the top of Mount Kiliminjaro or Mount Kenya, we decided to try to find a big hotel freezer. I requested to meet with a director of one of the country's premier hotel chains, and he agreed. I told him about our plan to take part in one of the world's top ice and snow-carving events. He looked shocked at first, but seemed to warm up to the idea. About a week later, he asked to see me. "A chef at one of our hotels is really thrilled about the plan you have and he would be glad to help you," he said. The chef gave us a cold room that fit about six people and left us to it. For weeks, we spent most of our days at one of the city's top hotels. We froze water in the hotel's big urns and Peter would try to figure out the best way to carve it. Then he would teach us what to do. Winnie felt that sitting in 39 degrees was a bit cold and she also had a lot of pageant obligations to attend to. So most of the time it was just me and Peter carving away. Even after we were accepted into the Carnival, there were more hurdles, such as getting flights and visas. Visas turned out to be no problem. We sent in our applications and were approved. It seemed the Canadians were giving us a chance to prove ourselves to the world! Getting flights was harder. Peter was a member of a local arts trust, and they offered him a ticket under one of their grants. He left for Canada, while Winnie and I tried to figure out what to do. I had done some freelance video work for a local production company and they owed me a bit of money. It wasn't enough, but I would try to figure out where to get more. While waiting to pick up my check, the company's owner, Moses Nderitu, happened to see me. "Michael, you had told me about wanting to start an ice-carving team. Whatever happened to that idea?" he asked. I told him I had formed the team and we'd been accepted into the Quebec Winter Carnival, but I did not have enough money for a flight. "Let me take care of the rest of the money for a ticket," he said. I could not believe it! Here was someone who believed in me! My parents and many of my friends had thought what I was trying to do was absurd. Moses arranged for me to get my ticket, and we decided that Winnie would see what she could do to get to Canada. Sadly, she never made it to the event. Arriving in Quebec was like arriving for the premier of a Hollywood movie starring Peter and me. The Canadian press had heard about us and had decided that our story was something their audience would be interested in. When I got to our working area of the Carnival, Peter had already started on the snow sculpture we'd decided on: a mother rhino shielding her baby. Before his arrival, Peter had never touched snow. We had practiced at the hotel using ice, now here we were facing a large mound of snow. We had a few days to work on it. We did the best we could, learning by watching other snow sculptors use their carving tools, many of which we'd never seen. In the meantime, during our press interviews, we talked about the impact climate change was having on Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. On the last day of carving, we finally saw that we had done, well, an amazing job. To our delight, we were informed that the Kenyan government was sending a team from the embassy in Ottawa to attend the final day of the event. We felt like VIPs! On the final day, it was announced that we had won a prize. "The Volunteers Award" went to Team Kenya! As we walked across the snow field to receive it, members from the Kenyan embassy shouted in jubilation. I looked across at Peter and saw that tears were freely flowing down his face. We had done what many thought was unachievable. The first Kenyan ice and snow-carving team had been recognized by the world on their very first try – and we were also getting our message out about our beloved East African mountains. In the years that followed, Peter and I participated in a number of other international ice and snow-carving events. After a few years, Peter took a hiatus. I decided to try my luck for a bit longer to try to win a major global event. In 2011, I teamed up with Finnish sculptor Timo Koivisto at that year's Helsinki Zoo International Ice Carving Festival. Our team won first prize. I then decided to take a break. Kenya was finally on the ice and snow-carving global scene, and the message about the impact of climate change in East Africa had been passed on. Michael Kaloki lives in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a freelance reporter with a keen interest in matters related to community development and climate change. Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Known as Domaine Evremond, 69 hectares of farmland at Stone Stile Farm in Kent has been bought by Champagne Taittinger working with Hatch Mansfield – premium wine distributors based in Berkshire – and private investors. Forty hectares of the new estate will be planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines to produce English sparkling wine. The land, a former apple farm, is near Chilham in Kent, close to Canterbury and Faversham. The plots to be planted are a maximum of 80 metres above sea level, with chalk soil and south facing slopes, creating an ideal terroir of soil, microclimate and topography to plant and grow high quality vines. Stephen Skelton, master of wine and a viticulture consultant, has worked closely with the Domaine Evremond team to secure the ideal plot for vineyard development. Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, president of Champagne Taittinger, said: “We have dreamt for a number of years of working with our dear friends in the UK to create a special Franco/British project. Built on the values of friendship, this venture will create something special to show our appreciation of the UK support for Champagne – it is Champagne Taittinger’s number one export market. “We believe we can produce a high quality English sparkling wine drawing on our 80 years of winemaking expertise. Our aim is to make something of real excellence in the UK’s increasingly temperate climate, and not to compare it with Champagne or any other sparkling wine.” The Taittinger family has strong connections to Kent through Pierre-Emmanuel’s father, Jean Taittinger, who twinned Canterbury with Reims more 45 years ago when he was mayor of Reims between 1959 and 1977. Domaine Evremond takes its name from Charles de Saint-Evremond (1614-1703), a Frenchman and the first true ambassador for Champagne, who fuelled its popularity in England during the court of Charles II. A poet, epicurean and literary critic, he is buried in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey. A passionate historian, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger named the new venture Domaine Evremond in his memory. No wine will be produced until the plots are transformed from orchards into vineyards, after which time premium English sparkling wine will be made using “domaine” fruit from the farm. Picture: 360b / Shutterstock.com

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It is common knowledge that the manufacturer of a product may be held liable for injuries arising from that product’s faulty design or construction. However, many are unaware the manufacturer may, in certain circumstances, be held liable for certain risks its product poses, even if the risks fall short of being a design defect. The issue of when a manufacturer needs to provide warning to a consumer was recently addressed in Trek Bicycle Corporation v. Miguelez, a recent decision from Florida’s Third District Court of Appeals. The plaintiff in this case was riding a bicycle manufactured by Trek Bicycle Corporation along the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami when the bicycle abruptly stopped. As a result, the plaintiff was jolted onto the handlebars and then to the ground of the causeway. The plaintiff sustained various face, jaw, and shoulder injuries. An examination of the bicycle revealed that an object had become lodged in the front wheel. Consequently, the object had hit the back side of the front carbon fiber forks of the bike, which caused the wheel to stop abruptly. The plaintiff brought suit against Trek as well as the retailer from which he purchased the bike. He asserted various product liability claims, including defective manufacture and defective design of the carbon forks. In addition, he brought a negligence claim predicated on the defendants’ failure to warn about the characteristics of the carbon fiber that created an added risk of wheel stoppage. The trial court granted the defendants’ motion for a directed verdict on the product liability claims, but it declined to grant the motion for a directed verdict on the failure to warn claim. Following the conclusion of the trial, the jury returned a verdict in the plaintiff’s favor on the failure to warn claim. The jury only found Trek liable for failure to warn and awarded 800,000 dollars in damages.

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DIY floor refinishing What does it take to refinish hardwood floors? Homeowners can walk through the process step by step at a Wood Floor Basics workshop offered by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Kadee Macey, owner of Pete's Hardwood Floors and a floor-sanding coach, will host the two-part class. Part 1, sanding, will be held at a 1909 house in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul. This class will demonstrate how to prepare your home for a sanding project. Part 2, finishing, will be held at Pete's Hardwood Floors shop in St. Paul, where Macey will discuss the pros and cons of various finishes, plus offer application tips. Part 1 will be offered 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10, $25. Part 2 will be offered 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 17, $25. Register at mnpreservation.org. (Click on Events, then Classes.) Create a rustic country flower arrangement at Bachman's Farm Fresh Florals Design Workshop. Participants will use sunflowers, liatris and other elements that can be enjoyed now, then dried to transition into fall. The workshop will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls. A $50 fee covers all materials. Register at bachmans.com, Workshops and Events. A new tour focused on Prince's early years is back for an encore. Prince's Side of the Street: North Minneapolis Landmarks Walking Tour, hosted by Preserve Minneapolis, will visit three of Prince's early homes, as well as his neighborhood school. Tour-goers will learn how growing up in Minneapolis shaped the musician, and how desegregation of the city's schools helped expose Prince to new musical influences and key collaborators, resulting in the Minneapolis Sound of the late '70s and early '80s. The tour will be held 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 2, $10. Register at preserveminneapolis.org, Events. Private garden tour Visit two distinctive Twin Cities home gardens as part of the Garden Conservancy's Open Days program. The featured gardens are an Edina backyard with raised timber beds, a vintage fountain and lush plantings, and a Roseville home and landscape that demonstrate how intensive energy efficiency can be beautiful and sustainable. Experts will be on hand to answer questions. Both gardens will be open for touring noon to 4 p.m. July 29. Admission to each garden is $7. For more information, visit gardenconservancy.org/open-days/open-days- schedule/minneapolis-mn-area-open-day.

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17. Partnerships for the Goals The focus of the global goal “Partnerships for the Goals” is cooperation and partnership for achieving all SDGs. It requires more effective cooperation at all levels, international and national. In the 2030 Agenda, this goal is divided into five topics: finance, technology, capacity-building, trade and systemic issues. The primary requirements are strengthening partnership and ensuring cohesive sustainable development activities both nationally and internationally. It is important to achieve public and private sector as well as civil society partnerships, using their experience and relevant funding strategies. The Estonian sustainable development strategy does not cover topics of global cooperation. The global goal “Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development” is linked in Estonia with the following indicators of international development assistance, general government budget and environmental taxes: - Official development assistance - General government balance - General government consolidated debt - Environmental taxes

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Welcome to the Summerland Early Learning Centre Daycare (Age 3-5) The Wait List is full. When it opens again it will be posted here. Summerland Early Learning Centre provides a licensed, full day Child Care Program incorporating comprehensive preschool education that nurtures the joy of discovery and the love of learning. We believe that children are naturally curious and active participants in their learning journey. Our teachers facilitate learning through discovery and nurture a love of learning by providing children with an engaging environment carefully selected to guide learning outcomes. Learning is a journey of inquiry, a constantly evolving process that interconnects children with their environment and the people in it. Our program of activities incorporates a flexible Preschool Curriculum that fosters holistic, interconnected learning through play. Our qualified and experienced educators create learning activities and environments that encourage children to construct their own knowledge of concepts through their active experiences of play. These play experiences cover a wide spectrum of learning and development in areas such as creative art, drama, literacy, numeracy, social, cultural, environmental, science, construction, music and physical literacy. Our program of activities focuses on encouraging the holistic development of the growing child (physical, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, intellectual and language). “Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.” Quote by Loris Malaguzzi Our Early Learning Program (daycare) operates daily from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (when fully staffed) and we are open year round with the exception of summer and winter breaks, statutory holidays, and Easter Monday. For more information, please contact the Summerland Montessori School Office for a copy of our Information Handbook. As a licensed facility we have been approved to opt in for the Fee Reduction Initiative offered by the Ministry of Children and Family Development in BC. In addition, families may apply to the Affordable Child Care Benefit program to see if they are eligible for further child care subsidy. Click here to find out more

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Our summers are getting longer and hotter. No climate to spend hours in an overheated kitchen. So this is where a refreshing cucumber salad with radish comes into the picture. As it is ready in 15 minutes, it is really not a big work. And it contains what you need on hot summer days: vitamins and moisture. Perfect as a side with a BBQ! But you can have it also as a light lunch with a baguette. And maybe even a cool glass of white wine. How to prepare a refreshing cucumber salad with radish Only six ingredients and a little bit of cutting. You understand immediately that this refreshing cucumber salad with radish is ready in no time. Take 15 minutes as a benchmark. It might even be less if you are experienced. The reading almost takes longer than the executing. Preparing the vegetables The first step is always the "mise en place". In this case this means cutting the vegetables. We start with the cucumber, as this is the protagonist in our salad. We first rinse it well, and then we cut off the ends. You can cut it in half lengthwise if you want. In that case you get half moons. In this version, we went for the full moon. Then we cut the cucumber into thin slices about half a centimeter thick. Here too you can vary according to your own taste. Next we take care of our red and white radishes. We first cut off the leaves and the roots. Then we wash the radishes so that no sand or other residues stick to them. Following we halve the radishes and cut them into thin slices as well. Since we halved them, they are more like half moons. Here too you can opt for an alternative full moon and not halve them. By the way, did you know that you can also use the radish leaves in different recipes? You may learn more about that in the article mashed potatoes with radish green. Finally, we still have to finely chop the shallot. We first remove the skin. Then we finely chop this shallot. Now we place the cucumber, the radishes and the shallot in a larger bowl. You can already mix them. Now we only need to add the sauce. Making the sauce to finish the salad Now we only have to make the sauce, and also here we have three ingredients: mayonnaise, Greek yogurt and mustard. We put them in a small bowl and mix them well until they are well integrated. Then we add it to the vegetables. And next we mix everything to finalize our refreshing cucumber salad with radish. You can serve this salad immediately. Or you can prepare it well in advance. In that case, it is best to cover the salad with cling film before you put it in the refrigerator. So you make sure that the vegetables stay fresh. You can also make the salad with only mayonnaise. In that case, double the tablespoons of mayonnaise to two. But personally I prefer the half and half mixture with (Greek) yogurt. That just makes the salad fresher and lighter, and in the summer I prefer light meals. A cucumber is mostly referred to as a vegetable. But botanically it is a fruit as it grows from the flowers of the cucumber plant. Similar cases are tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants and bell peppers. Cucumbers belong to the same family as for example melons and zucchini. But unlike the latter one it grows vertically. Which is much easier for harvesting, believe me! Most often a cucumber is eaten fresh in a salad. But you can also stew or bake them. Cucumbers are best kept in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator. Then they loose their freshness quite quickly. You often see cucumbers wrapped in plastic. Then they stay fresh longer. But that of course increases the plastic mountain... A cucumber is absolutely healthy. It contains a lot of moisture, which is very important during hot summer days. In addition, it contains few calories. Learn more about cucumber in the following articles: - Cucumber - Wikipedia. - Are cucumbers a fruit or a vegetable? (Eating well). - 6 health benefits of cucumbers (Cleveland clinic). Cucumbers can be so refreshing in summer. They contain a lot of moisture. Just what you need on those extremely hot summer days. So you might find some more inspiring recipes with cucumbers here: - Hot smoked salmon with cucumber and apple. - Easy and refreshing Greek tzatziki. - Cucumber boat with shrimps. - Boursin bites with smoked salmon. - Salmon-brie bites. - Walnut brie bites. Radishes are another vegetable that we are in love with. They have a slightly spicy bitter taste. But you can integrate them perfectly in a lot of recipes to give the right flavor. And did you know that you can also fry them? If you speak Dutch, you can find the Dutch version of this recipe on gerechtenweb.blog.

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In an increasingly unpredictable world, ensuring the safety and security of our homes has become paramount. That is where Complete Home Protection comes in, offering a comprehensive solution with their state-of-the-art Impact Windows and Doors. Designed to withstand the harshest of elements, these windows and doors are a testament to innovation and engineering excellence. The key feature that sets Complete Home Protection’s Impact Windows and Doors apart is their ability to withstand the destructive force of hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather events. Built using advanced impact-resistant glass and reinforced frames, these windows and doors act as a robust barrier against flying debris and strong winds, minimizing the risk of structural damage to your home. The peace of mind that comes with knowing your family and belongings are shielded from nature’s fury is immeasurable. Beyond their remarkable resilience to severe weather, these windows and doors also provide an added layer of security against potential intruders. The specialized construction makes them highly resistant to forced entry, deterring burglars and safeguarding your home and loved ones. This dual benefit of protection against both natural and human threats makes Complete Home Protection’s solution an investment that pays dividends in the form of enhanced safety. But the benefits do not stop there. Impact Windows and Doors also offer exceptional energy efficiency, contributing to a more sustainable and cost-effective living environment. The advanced glazing technology helps regulate indoor temperatures by minimizing heat transfer, reducing the strain on your HVAC system and lowering utility bills. This eco-friendly aspect not only benefits your wallet but also aligns with modern-day environmental concerns. What truly sets Complete Home Protection apart is their commitment to customization. Recognizing that every home is unique, they offer a wide range of design options for their Impact Windows and Doors. Homeowners can choose from various styles, colors, and finishes, ensuring a seamless integration with the overall aesthetics of their homes visit https://fwaginc.com/miami. This customization extends to size and shape as well, accommodating even the most architecturally distinct residences. In an era where safety, security, and sustainability are paramount, Complete Home Protection’s Impact Windows and Doors stand as a testament to ingenuity and excellence. Backed by cutting-edge technology and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, these windows and doors offer more than just protection – they provide the peace of mind that your home is truly a sanctuary. Whether you are facing the wrath of Mother Nature or seeking to fortify your defenses against potential threats, Complete Home Protection has redefined the concept of home safety through their remarkable Impact Windows and Doors. Embrace the future of home protection and embark on a journey of security, style, and serenity with Complete Home Protection.

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Chang is a respected, multilingual businesswoman with extensive experience in the import and export of industrial commodities, as well as the mining, manufacturing, construction, energy trading, shipping, environmental remediation, renewable energy, and investment advisory industries. She is a 100 qualified lawyer in the US, having specialised in International Trade, Cross-Border Negotiation, Due Diligence, and Dispute Resolution. Chang is currently Managing Director and Principal of The Mega Company, based in Washington, DC - a role she has held since 1990. The Mega Company is a private American development company and import and export business that principally deals with mineral raw materials and goods, including iron ore, coking coal, rock phosphate and cement. She also holds a senior leadership role at American Construction Technologies, based in Bucharest, Romania, having been appointed in 2003, where she is responsible for the development, construction and management of one of the largest US developments in the highly specialized field of temperature-controlled warehouses and logistics. Other leadership roles include Managing Director at CDM Global, also based in Bucharest, which is an environmental remediation and industrial waste management, environmental due diligence, permitting and impact assessment business, and Crest Energy, which is in the wholesale trading of electricity. Originally qualifying as a lawyer with Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, she moved to work for Patton, Boggs & Blow in Washington, DC. Since 2003, she has been Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, in Washington, DC, where she teaches pre-negotiation strategies for cross border transactions. She received a U.S. Presidential Appointment to be a Board member on theNational Cancer Advisory Board, is a Board member of the American Romanian Business Council, and a Board Member and Finance Chair of Alianta - a U.S. non-profit organisation working to strengthen the cultural, economic and security ties between the United States and Romania.

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Polyol esters in personal care formulations part 1 – Chemistry As the quest for natural, renewable, biodegradable and green products continue there has been increased interest in working with a variety of esters and triglycerides. Esters when applied to the skin, not only act as emollients but also provide an aesthetic effect which can be varied by structure. This article is the first of two that deal with polyol esters themselves, synthesis and properties of the polyol esters. This particular class of polyol esters are based upon specific highly branched polyols namely. neopentyl glycol (2 OH groups), trimethylol propane (3 OH groups) and pentaerythritol (4 OH groups). These esters find their main use in industrial lubrication because not only are they effective lubricants, they are oxidatively stable and have a relatively low viscosity when one considers their molecular weight. Esters are a class of compounds that have been used as polar oils in many formulations. Esters consist of a carbonyl group (C=O) covalently bonded to –OR, where R is an alkyl group. Esters cover a wide range of products and are classified by the groups connected on either side of the -C(O)O- bond. The majority of esters used in the cosmetic field are produced by the so called “direct Esterification” process”. Direct esterification is a process by which organic acid and an alcohol are directly reacted. This distinguishes them form “trans-esterification esters”, which as the name suggests are made by trans-esterification. Trans-esterification is a process of reacting alcohol with an ester, rather than an acid. A simple example is reacting methyl stearate with decanol, making decyl stearate and methanol. Instead of getting water as a byproduct like direct esterification, the byproduct of a trans-esterification reaction is an alcohol. Figure 1 shows the reaction sequence. The progress of the reaction can be followed by (1) the change in acid value (which decreases as the acid reacts); (2) the hydroxyl value (which drops a ...

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Telecom Lead Europe: GSMA has urged mobile industry to wake up to use opportunities though Europe has the highest mobile penetration rate in the world, with total connections of 135 percent in Europe in 2012 (versus 87 percent in Asia and 108 percent in Northern America). Europe’s connections are predicted to rise to 152 percent by 2017. Meanwhile, the penetration of unique mobile subscribers is currently at 76 percent in the region and set to increase to 80 percent by 2017. GSMA said European industry and governments need to work together to harness the potential of mobile communications to drive growth, increase employment, stimulate innovation and improve sustainability. “Europe has been an innovator and leader from the inception of mobile communications, although this leadership position has weakened in recent years. The third wave of mobile and the delivery of connected services present a new and substantial opportunity for future growth. It is my wish that the mobile industry and European institutions establish a positive policy framework that will continue to position Europe at the forefront of this exciting industry,” said Anne Bouverot, director General, GSMA. “Europe is experiencing successive waves of mobile connectivity. The first wave – Europe’s GSM success – connected people on the move. The second wave brought mobile broadband at ever-increasing speeds to hundreds of millions of Europe’s citizens and businesses. We are now seeing the third wave with mobile networks delivering connectivity to devices ranging from health monitors and smart meters to connected cars, transforming the face of industry and the lives of individuals,” Bouverot added. Across Europe, it is forecast there will be 2.1 billion mobile connections by the end of this decade, an increase of more than 60 per cent from 1.3 billion today3. Advanced mobile broadband networks are delivering faster data rates, low latency and expanding coverage, with currently 326 million mobile broadband connections in Europe alone4. Mobile connected devices in Europe are predicted to soar to almost 1 billion by 2020, with total connected devices estimated to reach almost 6 billion. Total revenues forecast for key industries in Europe through mobile connectivity by 2020 per year include almost 23 billion Euros for healthcare; 46 billion Euros for Smart Cities and utilities; and 48 billion Euros for the automotive and transport sector. Meeting Key EU Challenges: 1. Driving growth through network investment, job creation and contributions to public funding, including through taxes and licence fees, and also by transforming other industries; 2. Generating further employment opportunities beyond the jobs created for an estimated 1.7 million European citizens already; 3. Providing a platform and spur for innovation across all sectors and the whole economy; and 4. Supporting sustainability by limiting its own carbon emissions and helping reduce carbon footprints across other industries5 · Accelerate the harmonised deployment of available spectrum across all member states, and identify new spectrum for next generation mobile networks · Help limit network deployment costs by allowing infrastructure sharing on a commercial basis, promoting national best-practice on base station licensing and authorisation, and ensuring EMF-related policies are in line with World Health Organisation recommendations · ‘Fill in’ broadband coverage gaps by complementing private sector-led investments with public funding and financial support · Facilitate industry collaboration on the delivery of interoperable, pan-European services that can help realise new market scale opportunities for the whole economy · Ensure operators can continue to manage data traffic so they can deliver innovative services that work and provide the quality of service that consumers and businesses expect · Update pan-European content licensing rules to enable new business models for rights holders and commercial users, and attractive content offers for consumers · Update EU data privacy rules so they are clear and consistent for consumers across the mobile ecosystem value chain, as well as flexible enough to address potential future risks, whilst encouraging innovation · Continue to support mobile industry led self-regulatory initiatives on child protection in areas such as parental controls, education and awareness, and on-line child abuse images · Promote and prioritize initiatives to develop eSkills and increase digital literacy

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Engaging ‘difficult’ people in Sustainability I’ve seen a couple of posts on social media recently where green-leaning people are getting frustrated with intransigent people they know, who just won’t listen. Co-incidentally, I’ve just launched my campaign to reclaim my Council seat lost last year and there’s a very important lesson from electioneering that would help these people: You will never win everybody’s support, no matter how hard you try. But you don’t need 100%, you need a critical mass. You can divide your Sustainability audience into three groups: those who get Sustainability, those who are open to listening but haven’t got it yet, and those who will never listen. In electoral terms, these are your core vote, swing voters and the opposition’s core vote. You must keep your core vote happy or you will lose them, but a big effort goes into persuading the swing voters to swing your way. If it’s a choice between messages targeted at swing voters or the opposition’s core, it always go to the swing voters, as they are open to the contents. In Sustainability terms, then, if someone refuses point blank to hear the Sustainability message, then don’t become obsessed with bringing them around – even if you are successful you could probably have persuaded 5 or more ‘swing voters’ to change their behaviour in the same time. We’ll never get everybody on aboard for Sustainability, but we only need a critical mass. Where my electoral analogy breaks down is that in elections everybody’s vote is equal (certainly within one ward or constituency), but in organisations some people have much more influence than others. So if your intransigent sod is in a position of influence, then the time invested is worthwhile. But don’t confront them head on, use some Green Jujitsu to bring them on board.

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Thermal imaging like that used in the movie “Predator” is seeking out a new monster: invisible pollution. A stunning video taken with the gas imaging technology, which showed the infrared energy emitted by the methane as it entered the atmosphere, was released following a joint investigation by the Australian Conservation Foundation and global nonprofit Clean Air Task Force. Investigators said they saw “alarming levels of climate-damaging gas pollution” from 100 sources across 35 industrial sites. Origin Energy’s Talinga and Condomine gas fields were the “most shocking,” according to one investigator. “Wherever I pointed my camera, I saw methane pouring out of the equipment, sometimes from three to four different point sources,” Clean Air Task Force thermographer Théophile Humann-Guilleminot told Yahoo. “In times of heated debates on energy cost,” he furthered, “seeing all this gas wasted and supercharging climate change is deeply worrying.” In response, Origin said it surveyed the wells imaged by ACF over the last six to 10 months and concluded they are “operating in line with their design.” Santos, which had one of its facilities tested, said it “responded immediately” to a letter from ACF and checked its pipes to ensure that “no leaks were detected.” Why is this leakage concerning? Just as Humann-Guilleminot said, this effect on the climate is worrying. Methane is a highly potent planet-warming gas. Pound for pound, it can be 28 times or more as powerful in warming the Earth than carbon dioxide, according to the United Nations. It has been estimated that since industrialization, methane could be responsible for 30% of the rise in the planet’s temperature, according to Yahoo. Gas is one of the main sources of pollution in Australia, and last year, as one of about 150 countries, the nation agreed to the Global Methane Pledge. So, stopping these gas leaks would go a long way in helping Australia hit its climate goals and slow the overheating of our planet. What’s being done to stop the gas leaks? These dirty energy companies claim they take the leaks seriously. Origin said it’s working to convert old instrumentation that emits gas to machines that use compressed air or electrification to reduce emissions. Another of the companies reported that it had new gas detection technology to provide further insight into the problem. ACF, however, isn’t convinced by their claims and is urging the Federal Labor Government to establish a plan that requires companies to measure and report their methane emissions accurately. “They are freely releasing an extremely potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere,” investigator Annica Schoo told Yahoo. “We are in a climate emergency.” Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the coolest innovations improving our lives and saving our planet.

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The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) celebrates the exciting research conducted by PhD students. It is a skills development competition that challenges Higher Degree by Research students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes and with only a single static slide permitted. The School of Ag, Food and Wine heat was held on Wednesday June 20 and showcased some of the excellent students and exciting research programs here at Waite. The standard was high across all of the twelve participating students – congratulations to each of the contributors, the effort they all made to put together and present their 3MT talks was appreciated by the audience, which included a contingent of senior students from Urrbrae Agricultural High School, accompanied by teacher Ian Reed. The audience heard about Erinne’s investigation of microbes coming to bbq dinners after wildfires; Jo’s bee research business helped them learn about an unexpected sting in bee tails; they discovered spectral fingerprints for boosting crop nutrition from Brooke; and scary soil substances from Emma. Louise explained how yeast teams make the difference between a wine that sells and one that sits on the shelf; Ben discussed how to grow coal out of plants; Austin gave a neat acronym for Acid Sulfate Soils; and Kara portrayed the attack of nematodes on the most important meal of the day. David Attenborough dropped into Annie’s investigation of managing vegetation; Christina envisaged our extinction from how much carbon there is to lose from ecosystems; a historic perspective of forest water use emerged from Manoj; and the students pictured Tom’s CRISPR yeast eating sugar all day and producing alcohol. The quality presentations definitely made it a tough job for judges Chris Ford, Caitlin Byrt and Amanda Able! Winners for the School heat, pictured right with the judges, were: - Ben Keiller – Peoples Choice and 1st place: Renewable, carbon-neutral COAL - Jo Parish – 2nd place: The biosecurity of bees business - Tom Lang – 3rd place: Better yeast for better wine with CRISPR/Cas9 Ben and Jo will now compete in the Faculty of Science 3MT final on Thursday evening 16th August. The winner and runner up of the Faculty final will then compete in the University Final to be held as part of the Research Tuesdays Lecture series on Tuesday 11 September 2018. For more information, rules, prizes, and tickets to the finals, please visit: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/3mt/

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Why Don’t You Just Keep Growing Taller? Childhood development is largely defined by vertical growth. For generations, parents have kept a story pole or even marked a door jamb with their kid’s height every birthday, or perhaps even several times per year. Whatever your height may be, and whatever height you’d like to be, one thing is certain: we can lose weight, we can dye our hair, and we can have drastic cosmetic surgery, but as adults most all of us are powerless to grow any taller. To understand how tall each of us ultimately becomes and why we stop growing, we must first understand the biology of how we grow. We humans start out as one tiny cell. Sperm meets egg, and we become a zygote. The zygote then forms new cells at a fever pitch. One cell becomes two, two become four, then eight, sixteen, thirty-two, and on into the billions and even trillions of cells as we transition from an embryo to a fetus. But the newborn is ultimately not a giant mass of similar cells. Along the way we develop complex, specialized tissues, organs, and organ systems. Among these are your bones, and your greater skeletal system. As the embryo forms organ systems in its later stages, the template of a skeleton is laid down. Yet it does not form solid bones at the outset. Instead, it forms a template for the skeleton made out of cartilage. Cells known as osteoblasts then migrate to these areas and perform a process known as ossification, or the laying down of calcified bone in place of the cartilage. After nine months the fetus is ready for its close up, and birth arrives. Growth of flat or “intramembranous” bones in the body, such as the bones in the skull, ossify in their own special way. Their contribution to height is of minimal consequence. And as we become larger human beings as we age, our long bones will grow in thickness to support the additional weight. As this happens, the insides of bones will actually be torn down in a process known as resorption, by cells known as osteoclasts. At the same time, new bone tissue is added to the exterior of the bone. Think of it as bricks being removed on the inside while being laid down on the outside. This is literally called bone remodeling. If this were to not happen, our bones would be dreadfully thick and heavy, making movement much more difficult. Referring to a friend as “big boned” would be accurate in that case. To achieve significant growth in height to get us spiking a volleyball, the long bones must grow in length. These include the humerus in the arm, the radius and ulna in the forearm, the femur in the upper leg, and the tibia and fibula in the lower leg. To achieve this growth, we need our old friend cartilage to start the process. The ends of long bones have a cartilage disc known as an epiphyseal disc, or more simply, a growth plate. The grown plate is made of a type of cartilage that migrates towards the shaft of the bone at is multiplies. This cartilage then becomes ossified by our old friends the osteoblasts, and in turn, the bone has grown longitudinally. Thus, the growth plate is essentially a factory to make the bones longer. It gets its marching orders from the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is also known as the master gland, because it produces hormones that tell so much of the body what to do and not do. In this case, the main pituitary hormone acting in bone growth is called, big surprise, growth hormone, or GH for short. As long as GH is being produced, the growth plates will continue to produce new bone and the person will grow taller. This is especially in play during puberty, when the pituitary is pumping out GH at breakneck pace. But there becomes a tipping point as puberty rambles on. As we advance through that years-long process, we don’t look like giant children – though many of us continue to act like it. No, we also mature physically. This is called the “complete growth effect.” Other pituitary hormones, thyroid hormones, pancreatic hormones, and so forth, act in concert to make us not only taller, but physically mature. Here is where trade-offs begin to occur. Levels of sex hormones also begin to increase as puberty continues. Two among these, estrogen and testosterone, cause the growth plates in our bones to ossify and fuse. Estrogen has a strong effect on growth plate fusion, resulting in women being generally shorter than men. When the growth plates are fused, which can be seen plainly on an X-ray, it’s game over for growing taller. Our cartilage-to-bone factory has been mothballed, and we stop gaining height. This usually occurs in the late teens, but can stretch until the mid-20s depending on the individual. So, the sex hormones that were maturing and waking up our happy tissues, have now locked in our height. However, issues with the growth plates can arise along the way. As we’ve discussed, the amount of GH plays a pivotal role in the growth of long bones. Under normal circumstances, the amount of GH produced stays within normal ranges throughout our youth, and tapers off as we reach adulthood. But we can produce too much of it, known as hyper-secretion, before the growth plates fuse. The body can grow literally too fast, with maturation lagging behind. This is called gigantism. If too little GH is produced, or hypo-secreted, the individual will remain short, which can lead to the condition known as dwarfism. Too much GH can be produced after the growth plates fuse. In this situation, other cartilage in the body will respond to the excess GH and grow abnormally. This leads to distorted facial features with longer hands and feet, and is known as acromegaly. Young athletes using anabolic steroids to gain muscle and enhance performance can induce premature fusion of the growth plates and permanently stunt growth. Youngsters who break the end of a long bone can damage the growth plate. In these cases, the bone must be set with extra care to avoid problems with future bone growth. If the damage is extensive and the bone not set perfectly, that arm or leg can end up being shorter than the other. And some parents, concerned about their child’s lack of growth, often ask a physician to prescribe GH. Under a doctor’s supervision, the hormone can be effective for the child. But while some additional gain in height may occur, it is rarely a panacea, and side effects can mitigate the growth benefits. Without the other hormones involved in the complete growth effect present in proportionally higher amounts, or even if they are actually present in proportionally higher amounts, maturation of other tissues and organs can be negatively affected. These complications can start a cascade of other health and psychological problems for the child. Though cases are rare, GH deficiency in adults is possible, and a doctor might prescribe it. In recent years, GH has been rumored to have anti-aging effects. Many aging men are taking GH in hopes of adding years to their lives and muscle to their bodies. Instead of sitting in a pool with giant Cocoons and the likes of Don Ameche and Jessica Tandy, these men think they can reverse the aging process by what’s in the syringe. GH is a controlled substance, but can be obtained on the black market. While some studies have shown that lean muscle mass can be increased in adults who take GH, side effects such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fluid retention, joint pain and breast enlargement have been observed. Hormone therapy aside, genetics play a huge role in determining out height. And it’s not a simple equation. One might think that there’s one gene on one chromosome that determines if we end up 4’10” or 6’10” tall. This is hardly the case. The scientific literature now shows that there are dozens of genes that play a role in how tall we become, known as a polygenic trait, and nearly 700 variations in those genes, known as alleles. Which of these genes and what variations an individual receives from his or her parents will have an additive effect on height. This results in the characteristic bell curve for average height in the human population, with most being between about 65 and 71 inches tall. Nonetheless, average height can vary widely from country to country and even within sub-populations of countries. The Netherlands usually checks in as the country with the tallest population on average. Some Scandinavian and Slavic countries are also on the tall side. Indonesia and several countries in southeast Asia and western South America have relatively short populations. Some African countries have regional populations that are well above average height, and have been mobbed by college basketball recruiters for decades. It should be noted that good nutrition and solid overall health throughout our childhood can also play some environmental role in how tall we become. Ultimately, though, like so many aspects of the human experience, we are at the mercy of heredity. Simply stated, if one or both of your parents are taller than most, all else being approximately equal, you’re likely to be taller than most. Our only physical guarantee as adults is growing outward if we don’t control our habits, rather than any guarantee of growing upward. So, for now, if you want to add a few inches to your height, you’ll have to buy taller shoes. - Why are People so Much Taller Today than Historically? - Lord Minimus- the Knight Who was Two Feet Tall - The Man Who was a Dwarf and Later a Giant - Marilyn Monroe was Not Even Close to a Size 12-16 Why many women want to be with tall men. Psychology Today online. June 15, 2013. Accessed August 8, 2020. Stulp, G., Buunk, A. P., Verhulst, S., & Pollet, T. V. (2013). Tall claims? Sense and nonsense about the importance of height of US presidents. The Leadership Quarterly, 24(1), 159-171. doi: 10.1016/j.leaqua.2012.09.002 Stulp, G., Buunk, A. P., & Pollet, T. V. (2013). Women want taller men more than men want shorter women. Personality and Individual Differences. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2012.12.019 https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/growth-hormone-athletic-performance (accessed August 8, 2020). Herlihy, B. 2018. The human body in health and illness. 6th ed. Elsevier. Mader, S. and M. Windelspecht. 2018. Essentials of Biology. 5th ed. McGraw Hill. |Share the Knowledge!

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Truro Eco Energy (TREE) have teamed up with local firm, Reflex Marine, with the aim of installing simple, but effective, energy saving measures for Truro householders. With a strong focus on providing energy efficiency services for housing in the UK and Europe under their new Energy Express banner, Reflex Marine are developing a business model based on delivering packages of light touch measures that can be installed quickly, efficiently and cheaply in the home meaning instant savings for the customer. This activity can then form part of a bigger energy efficiency plan for the householder if they wish. Energy Express has already installed a number of low cost energy saving measures in homes in Shortlanesend as part of ongoing trials with energy meters, digital radiator valves, radiator reflectors, LED light bulbs, water saving showerheads and other simple measures, as well as providing a Green Deal assessment. They are now looking for a further 10 to 15 homes in Truro to extend the trials to further develop their concept with all measures installed free of charge. CEO and co-founder of Reflex Marine, Philip Strong, said: “Our offer to the householder is to deliver energy efficiency measures to homes with minimal disruption and low cost, in comparison to the savings that can be made. This type of approach, we believe, will open the door and encourage householders to take up a Green Deal as a wider approach that can drastically improve a home ” TREE is a local community group which is working to reduce Truro’s carbon footprint and reduce fuel poverty. “Our ultimate aim is to have a community project from which residents will benefit financially”, said Lindsay Southcombe, Chair of TREE. “In the meantime, we are looking at how people, especially the vulnerable, can be warmer and spend less on energy. This project is a brilliant example of how to do this simply, but effectively”. Anyone interested in taking part in the scheme or require further information please email [email protected] or phone 07880745961 For further details of TREE go to www.truroecoenergy.wordpress.com

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Crystal balls are hard to come by in regional economics. One of the few is delivered by state labor economists, with their annual outlook for occupations for the next decade. The latest version was recently released by the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) and contains much food for thought about the state and regional economies. This column focuses on an outlook a little more near-term than 2031, in particular a labor market forecast through 2026. Among the different measures, the one I find most interesting is “annual average openings.” The takeaway for the greater Tri Cities: Among the predicted top 50 occupations by openings, not an engineering discipline is to be found. For a community of scientists and engineers, this may be surprising. In fact, the first engineering specialty to appear in the openings list of over 800 different occupations is mechanical, at No. 95. Environmental engineers place 98th. Civil, electrical and nuclear engineers aren’t too far behind, at the 108th-110th ranks. At the top of the forecast openings list are fast-food workers, with agricultural labor not too far behind. Rounding out the forecasted top five openings by occupations: retail sales workers, home health aides and servers. In fact, among the top 25 forecasted openings by occupations for the two counties, only four require some post-secondary education (rank): teaching assistants (12th), elementary school teachers (18th), nursing assistants (20th) and nurses (21st). Openings can be traced to three sources: economic growth, exits from a given occupation and retirements. Of the three, growth is typically the smallest. Exits and retirements are much larger, generally reflecting the dynamism in U.S. labor markets. Exits are particularly high in jobs requiring little formal preparation, such as in retail and the hospitality trades. Retirements have become an increasingly powerful factor in all occupations as baby boomers decide that they have worked long enough. (Or their employers make that decision.) Economies don’t change too quickly, however, so the forecast through 2026 largely reflects the present. How do we know? Every year, the ESD surveys the current distribution of occupations. For 2023, the five largest occupations in the greater Tri-Cities, in order, are: home health aides, fast-food workers, retail salespeople, cashiers and nurses. In other words, a list that at the top is not too different from the forecast through 2026. The distribution of openings by occupations isn’t the same as the distribution by sectors. For example, computer science jobs are now ubiquitous in many sectors. Yet, many occupations are specific to a sector. A sectoral look at the Tri-Cities economy is given in the accompanying chart, denominated by jobs. Over the past near two decades, the share of the workforce taken up by health care has grown dramatically while agriculture’s share has shrunk. In other words, while economies change slowly, they do change. Courtesy Benton Franklin-Trends One can also see this by implied annual growth rates of openings by occupations projected by ESD. Among the 25 largest in 2026, the five projected occupations with highest growth rate of openings are: cooks, hairdressers, fast food workers, servers and home health aides. These all show annual growth rates in the 3% to 4% range. The projected five with the lowest rate of openings are: farmworkers, electricians, bookkeepers, retail workers and office workers. These show annual growth rates in the low 1% range, with farmworkers expected to decline. The overall average was 1.65%. You may be wondering: What about those occupations that require post-secondary training? Of the four in the top 25 by openings, all showed growth rates greater than the overall average, with nursing assistants the fastest-growing. In the second tranche of 25 top-ranked openings, an additional four occupations appear: software developers, “other” post-secondary instructors, “other” counselors and accountants. All show projected openings growing faster than the overall average, except accountants. In fact, the projected growth rate of openings for software developers in the greater Tri-Cities is the highest among all the top 50, at 4.6% per year. There is a further wrinkle to imagining the workforce of the future. Simply because an occupation doesn’t land high in the rankings of openings doesn’t mean that there is little worry over the adequacy of local education efforts to provide those occupations. Very often supply doesn’t cover demand. Consider the occupations which typically require a four-year degree in annual openings at the 51st-100th places in the two counties over the next few years. Ranked by annual openings, these are: general secondary school teachers (92), “other” psychologists (72), human resource specialists (58), middle school teachers (58), market research analysts (45), mechanical engineers (45), environmental engineers (43) and kindergarten teachers (43). When similar lists of openings are assembled for the other Eastern Washington metro areas, then combined and compared to the “degree production” at Eastern Washington institutions of higher education, my research shows a yawning gap exists between most occupations and degrees granted. Of course, talent can be imported, as it often has been. But is that the primary way this community wants to address its future workforce demands? D. Patrick Jones is the executive director for Eastern Washington University’s Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis. Benton-Franklin Trends, the institute’s project, uses local, state and federal data to measure the local economic, educational and civic life of Benton and Franklin counties.

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There are several types of skin cancer. The three most common types are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Fair skin type, skin that burns easily from sun exposure, family history and cumulative sun exposure over time are risk factors that can make people prone to skin cancers. A precancerous lesion, by definition doesn’t extend deep into the skin past the most superficial layer of the skin, the epidermis. Actinic keratosis, solar keratosis or senile keratosis are rough, scaly lesions that have the potential to become skin cancers. They are often found in of the face, neck, chest, arms and legs, basically any area with significant sun exposure. If left untreated, actinic keratosis can potentially develop in to squamous cell carcinomas, a skin cancer. Early superficial precancerous lesions such as these can be treated with a chemical peel that removes the top layer of skin with the effected area. Chemical peels can vary in depth depending on the solution used. To treat precancerous lesions, a medium to deep chemical peel is required to remove the effected skin. Chemical peels aren’t recommended to treat lesions that are already skin cancers. Most often, excision is usually necessary for proper treatment of skin cancers. Furthermore, lesions that are related to melanoma such as a dysplastic nevus, or lentigo maligna should not be treated with a chemical peel and usually require more aggressive treatment such as a wide excision to minimize the risk of progression to cancer. Before treating any suspicious lesion with a chemical peel, it is important that your skin is evaluated by a qualified dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon. -Dr. Jessica Kulak

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Still Austin Whiskey Co., a homegrown distillery situated in the heart of South Austin, unveiled a limited-release Straight Wheat Whiskey yesterday, the fifth expression in its highly-coveted “Distillery Reserve Series.” The new whiskey expiression is made of 100% winter hawk wheat, sourced exclusively from Texas farmers. The bourbon was aged for three yearsand four months. The end result yielded a total of (600) 750ml bottles, which will retail for $100 each. Whiskey lovers can enter into an online lottery for the chance to purchase a bottle by visiting the Still Austin website fromTuesday, August 17 at 12:00pm through Monday, August 30 at 12:00pm. Still Austin will notify all winners on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, via email, who will then have 24 hours to purchase their bottle. All bottles must be picked up at the Still Austin distillery beginning on Friday, September 3 at 11:00am CST. “For this release, we wanted to show wheat’s potential, letting this subtle and suggestive grain shine on its own,” said John Schrepel, HeadDistiller. Like the spirits inside, the bottles themselves are works of creative expression. Still Austin enlisted Austin artist Tyler Skaggs to create the one-of-a-kind label .The artwork celebrates the duality of life: light and dark, nature and technology, life and death, beauty and decay. On the label, a maiden tempts fate as she dances with an alluring and mysterious serpent. The label has a special QR code printed on it which,when scanned with a smartphone,will open Instagram and trigger an Augmented Reality (AR) experience about how her curiosity soon turns grim. The experience will animate and come alive changing the label into a second piece of artwork. Users will be able to share this animation on their Instagram feeds. Nose: hints of buttered brownie crust and browned butter, followed by scents of fig, apricot and raspberry Palate: vanilla ice cream topped with honey, kettle corn and walnuts Finish: delicate and creamy with lingering impressions of tiramisu and espresso Still Austin is an independent craft whiskey distillery founded in 2015, focusing on a true grain-to-glass concept that produces the highest quality whiskey by perfecting every part of the process and using local resources and sustainable practices. The team is committed to carrying out each part of the process in-house. That means never sourcing whiskey from another distillery, and instead always hand-making everything from scratch, and managingeverything in-house -milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, barreling and bottling. The Still Austin distilling team isled by Head Distiller John Schrepel, Master Blender Nancy Fraley and veteran Master Distiller Mike Delevante, one of the most experienced and respected distillers in North America who designed the distillery to make the highest quality of bourbon. That includes a 42-foot custom-made column, “Nancy,” (and her sister copper-pot still, “The Queen”) which give the distillers serious creative license to create unique new flavors and spirits.The team also uses Texas weather to its advantage. The region’s highheat, humidity and rapidly shifting temperatures encourage spirits to move rapidly in and out of the oak barrels and mature relatively quickly—but, if this process is left unchecked, it can also cause the bourbon to have heavy oak flavor or harsh tannic qualities. To prevent this, Still Austin uses a meticulous slow water reduction technique focused on flavor and balance, which gives the alcohol a softness on the palate and brings more “mature” notes to the forefront. For more information, visit www.stillaustin.com About Still Austin Whiskey Co. Founded in 2015 by three Austin families, Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a true grain-to-glass distillery, located at 440 East St. Elmo Roadin the heart of Austin, Texas. All spirits barehand crafted using grains grown by Texas farmers. Still Austin’s collection of spirits includes the flagship Straight Bourbon Whiskey (aka “The Musician”) and American Gin (aka “The Naturalist”). Still Austin places a high value on sustainability, with a focus on cutting carbon emissions through local sourcing, increasing the biodiversity of the region through heritage grains, returning spent grains to local ranchers to feed their animals, and operating a distillery that is designed for energy efficiency and water conservation. About the Artist Tyler Winters Skaggs was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tyler and his wife, Erin Michele Zimmerman, started Hokum Press in 2013 after relocating to Austin, Texas. Taking a southwestern pop art aesthetic and blending it with both high and low brow iconography, they borrow from the symbology of tattoo culture, alchemy, tarot, and lotería, making screen prints that speak their life growing up in the Mesilla Valley on the Chihuahua/New Mexico border.

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Copyright 2013. Wade Taylor Excavation. All rights reserved. Wade Taylor Excavation is a family owned business located in Norridgewock, Maine. We offer a full range of excavation services for both Commercial and Residential customers throughout Central Maine. Wade is a second generation excavation contractor, gaining many years experience working alongside his father. He began his career screening gravel as a young boy and worked his way up through the family business. Wade started his own excavation company and the family tradition continues as you may see his father, wife and daughter on site. Wade is a certified septic system installer through the State of Maine and Department of Environmental Protection taking yearly classes to update his knowledge of the changing laws and methods. We are also a certified contractor through the Maine State Housing Authority and have worked with KVCAP, PENQUIS and Western Maine CAP installing and repairing septic systems in the area. This certification is also recognized with many banks and loan institutions. Wade is one of the few contractors in this area to have achieved his certification in the Enviro Septic Installation. Wade uses his vast knowledge of excavation and many years of experience to produce high quality work that he is proud of and stands behind. We are also fully insured.

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