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In conclusion, finding the perfect school bag and lunch bag set for girls is a combination of style, functionality, comfort, and sustainability. Take the time to explore the range of options available, involving your daughter in the decision-making process. Prioritize durability and size to ensure the bags can accommodate all the necessary supplies, without compromising on comfort. Safety features such as reflectivity and water resistance should not be overlooked, as they contribute to the overall functionality of the sets. Finally, by choosing environmentally friendly options, you can teach your daughter about the importance of being conscious of our ecological footprint. With careful consideration and selection, your daughter will have a school bag and lunch bag set that not only meets her needs but also reflects her unique personality and style. Insulation bags can be divided into two types, one is for personal and family use, that is, lunch bags commonly used for field trips and car trips, and the other is used in industrial and service industries, such as fresh milk companies, red wine companies and institutions, and so on. According to the structure, the industrial insulation bag can be divided into three layers, from the outside to the inside are strong tensile Oxford cloth, super-dense insulation cotton and aluminum foil bonded non-woven fabric, and the bottom is a very high-density extruded board with good thermal insulation and pressure resistance. enhance the load-bearing and heat preservation effect of the whole insulation bag. Furthermore, black lunch bags are often crafted from durable materials, ensuring they can withstand daily wear and tear. These bags are designed to last, allowing them to accompany teen girls throughout their school years or even on various adventures beyond the classroom. With proper care, a quality black lunch bag can become an enduring companion. But the Hello Kitty lunch bag is more than just a charming accessory. It can also be an educational tool for your toddler girl to develop important skills. Encouraging independence, the lunch bag empowers your child to take responsibility for their meals by packing and unpacking their lunch. This simple task fosters a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency. One of the primary reasons behind the growing popularity of large lunch bags among working women is their spaciousness. These bags are designed to accommodate an abundant amount of food and snacks, ensuring that women can enjoy a satisfying meal during their hectic work schedules. With sufficient space, women no longer have to compromise on their nutritional needs or settle for less when it comes to their lunches.

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Insights into my 2022 paper “Interdependence of Growth, Structure, Size and Resource Consumption of the Economy” December 5, 2021 Carey W. King This blog summarizes outcomes from my most recent publication: King, Carey W. (2022) Interdependence of Growth, Structure, Size and Resource Consumption During an Economic Growth Cycle, Biophysical Economics and Sustainability, volume 7, Article number: 1. Free online access: website link and pdf. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the dynamic interdependencies among growth, size, and structure of an economy using outputs from an updated version of the Human and Resources with MONEY (HARMONEY) model that was published in 2020. This new version is HARMONEY v1.1. Because of its structure, the HARMONEY model helps “narrow the differences” between economic and ecological viewpoints, which as the late Martin Weitzmann suggested, provides value by creating enhanced understanding of economic dynamics. That is to say, because the model simultaneously tracks physical and monetary stocks and flows, by including physical resources and constraints along with macroeconomic accounting and debt, HARMONEY speaks the language of both economists and physical and natural scientists. I summarize the following insights from the paper: - Insight #1: Efficiency begets more consumption and accumulation, not less (Jevons Paradox) - Insight #2: Economy Shows Same Energy-Size Scaling as Biological Growth - Insight #3: Enhanced Interpretation of Decoupling Resource Consumption from GDP - Insight #4: Labor (wage share) vs. Capital (capital share) vs. Resource Consumption Tradeoff - Insight #5: Evolution of Economic Structure and Complexity See below for “How the Model Works” and of course you can read the full paper for free. Insight #1: Efficiency begets more consumption and accumulation, not less (Jevons Paradox) One of the frustrating aspects of reading most journal papers and discussions of economic modeling is the treatment of the concept of energy efficiency. Given the HARMONEY v1.1 assumption that higher profits translate to increased investment, increasing energy efficiency clearly enables increased natural resource depletion (Fig. 1a), while enabling the economy to achieve higher resource extraction rates (Fig. 1b), population (Fig. 1c), capital accumulation (Fig. 1d), and net output (or GDP, not shown). In other words, the HARMONEY model supports the Jevons Paradox, or backfire effect, in that higher fuel efficiency in operating capital increases overall economic size and consumption. This theoretical finding is consistent with studies supporting the evidence for a strong rebound effect, as well as the general observation that over the course of industrialization to date, the human economy has indeed invented and employed more efficient processes while at the same time consumed more energy decade to decade. Figure 1. HARMONEY shows how increased resource efficiency of capital (e.g., as fuel) enables more growth and resource depletion. Insight #2: Economy Shows Same Energy-Size Scaling as Biological Growth Figure 2 (Figure 4 in the paper) demonstrates an additional explanation of the relationship between natural resources consumption and growth by making an explicit comparison to biological growth. Figure 2a compares a typical metabolism versus mass trend (for a cow starting from birth per West et al. 2001) to corresponding results from the HARMONEY model. Here I’m explicitly comparing two things. First, an animal’s metabolism compares to the natural resources consumption in HARMONEY, and to total primary energy consumption in the real world data: animal metabolism compares to economy energy consumption. Second, animal mass compares to physical capital (like cars and buildings) in the economy: animal mass compares to economic (physical) capital. In the real economy there is a problem with adding up all the capital, but that is a much-discussed longer story, so I won’t go into that here. Thus, most existing studies that make the economic-biological growth comparison plot primary energy versus gross domestic product (GDP), which is not as consistent of a comparison. However, in HARMONEY, capital is a well-defined concept that can be summed consistently so I plot resource consumption versus both capital and GDP. Figure 2a displays curves for an animal (e.g., a cow) total metabolic power and basal metabolic power, scaling with mass to the 0.5 and 0.75 power, respectively. The difference between “total” and “basal” is the metabolic power allocated to growth of new mass (shown at the bottom of the chart). One important point is that most organisms grow only to a certain size, with the trajectory of Fig. 2a moving up and to the right, eventually stopping at some point (indicated by the big red dot). The HARMONEY scenarios (assuming full cost pricing) show the same type of trajectory. Figure 2. A comparison of patterns between (a) biological growth (metabolism and mass) and (b and c) economic growth (natural resources consumption and (b) capital and (c) GDP. Figures 2b and 2c show the full cost pricing simulation for HARMONEY to compare to biological growth. Just like in growth of an animal, the economy grows until a point at which it stops and remains at a steady state value of resource extraction, GDP, and capital. Also, total and “basal” metabolism (for animals) and resource consumption (for the economy) come together at the end of growth (which is pretty much the definition of the end of growth). Figure 2c shows the gray line from a simulation which assumes increases in resource efficiency of capital (like fuel efficiency, same as results in Figure 1). Again, you can see that the final values of GDP and resource consumption rates are higher if the economy can operate capital at higher efficiency. We can also see that the resource extraction scales pretty similarly to both capital and GDP. It is an open question as to how insightful it is to relate economic metabolism to GDP instead of capital; perhaps both are useful. Insight #3: Enhanced Interpretation of Decoupling Resource Consumption from GDP This paper has much to say on the issue of relative decoupling defined as increasing GDP faster than increasing resources consumption. Decoupling can be envisioned by plotting data as in Figure 3 which shows the growth rate (e.g., the rate of increase) of energy and resources consumption versus the growth rate of GDP. Global data use real gross world product (GWP) and global primary energy consumption. Figure 3. (a) Global data showing the growth rate of primary energy consumption versus growth rate of real gross world product. (b) Comparable data from the HARMONEY model for growth rate of resources consumption versus growth rate of GDP. Relative decoupling occurs when the growth rate data are below the 1:1 sloped line, in the shaded area (Figure 4). Figure 4. Relative decoupling occurs when the growth rate data are below the 1:1 sloped line, in the shaded area. Figure 5 shows that both the global data and the HARMONEY simulations show the same temporal trend which is to move in a clockwise direction in the figure. First the both energy and resources consumption increases at nearly the same rate as GDP, and they both increase growth rates (which is to say grow faster over time). This is to say the growth rates move up and to the right along the 1:1 line. Second, once growth rates no longer increase, they move down and to the left into the relative decoupling zone. For the global data since the mid-1970s, GWP has grown at about 3%/year and primary energy consumption at about 2%/year. Figure 5. Both the (a) global data and (b) HARMONEY simulations show the same clockwise trend over time. One important interpretation of this trend in growth rates goes against how most people think of the role of energy efficiency in relative decoupling. A common interpretation of relative decoupling is that it occurs because the economy becomes more efficient in its consumption of energy in producing the goods and services of which GDP is composed. However, when the HARMONEY model results reside in the decoupling zone, there is no change in any parameters of the model that can be associated with resource efficiency! In fact, the opposite is the case: due to resource depletion, in the relative decoupling phase the dominant feedback is one of decreasing efficiency in that more resource consumption is required to extract a higher rate of resources. The HARMONEY model moves from the 1:1 “full coupling” line to the relative decoupling zone because the GDP and resources consumption can no longer increase at increasingly high rates. That is to say, not only does a stage of relative decoupling occur during periods with no perceivable increase in device energy efficiency, the shift to this stage of growth is evidence for limits to growth, not evidence against limits to growth. In HARMONEY v1.1, resource limits eventually constrain growth to go slower, and eventually go to zero, due to the definition of the forest-like natural resource in the model. However, this is not to say that increasing resource efficiency is completely unassociated with higher levels of relative decoupling. Figure 6 shows that increasing the resource consumption efficiency of machines, the economy can move more deeply into a state of relative decoupling. Figure 6. HARMONEY results highlighting that while relative decoupling is not definitively associated with increasing resource efficiency, an increase in resource operating efficiency of capital does move the results more deeply into relative decoupling. Insight #4: Labor (wage share) vs. Capital (capital share) vs. Resource Consumption Tradeoff Income inequality has been foremost in the minds of many people for the last 10-15 years. The contemporary explanation is that there is a battle between “labor” (wages) and “capital’ (profits). One way to measure this “battle” is to compare the share of GDP gong to wages (wage share) versus profits (capital or profit share). The claim is that since the 1970s workers have lost “bargaining power”, or the legitimacy and support to ask for higher wages, largely because of the decline in support (including from elected officials) for union membership. I tested this idea in this paper, and the HARMONEY supports this general premise, but suggests there is more to the story: resource consumption rates. I model workers having full bargaining power when their wages can increase with inflation. Figure 7 shows that wage share declines during the growth phase as companies acquire some profit share. However, once resource extraction rates level off (refer back to Figure 1), wage share rebounds back to its initial higher level and profit share declines to zero. Figure 7. When resource consumption rates peak (and no longer increase), and when workers can bargain for wages, (a) wage share (the fraction of GDP going to wages) can stay high and rebound while (b) profit share of companies declines to zero. Figure 8 shows that if we slowly remove bargaining power (by no longer allowing wages to increase with inflation) when resource extraction per person peaks (just as the trend begins in the U.S. economy), then wage share either declines (for the “full cost” scenario) as companies continue to invest in capital or wage share remains low (for the “marginal cost scenario). See the full paper for descriptions of two different assumptions for production costs. Figure 8. When resource consumption rates peak (and no longer increase), and when workers can bargain for wages, (a) wage share (the fraction of GDP going to wages) can stay high and rebound while (b) profit share of companies declines to zero. These results show that nature of the distribution of economic proceeds changes once the economy stops growing. As one might guess, it is harder to make profits in a time a stagnant energy and resource consumption rates, and in the face of that slowdown or stagnation, profits can be maintained with the sacrifice of wages. The HARMONEY model suggests this might be what happened to U.S. labor starting in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Yes Ronald Reagan was elected President and he was a “union buster”, but we might also ask about the forces that propelled Reagan (and other business friendly legislators) to office and supported a reduction in labor-friendly policies. Insight #5: Evolution of Economic Structure and Complexity In a 2016 paper (pre-print and blog) I tracked the changing dynamic structure of the U.S. economy since 1947 using (information theoretic) metrics that quantify the distribution of the flow of money within the economy (specifically the input-output “Use” tables). In Figure 9 I show two images that summarize some of the simulated HARMONEY scenarios as compared to the calculations from the U.S. data. Figure 9a provides two metrics (mutual constraint & conditional entropy) that when added together form a third metric (information entropy) that is plotted in Figure 9b. Why should we care about these metrics? Many people view information entropy as a metric of complexity. Higher information entropy means higher complexity, where complexity in the economic context means the economy is performing a more diverse set of activities with each activity associated with more equal contributions. Figure 9. Information theoretic metrics that quantify the internal structure of the economy over time. The data with large red circles and dashed lines show calculations from my previous 2016 paper. The lines without circles are simulated trajectories using HARMONEY v1.1. NOTE: mutual constraint + conditional entropy = information entropy. Figure 10(a-left) shows that both the U.S. data and the HARMONEY simulations show a counter-clockwise pattern during an expansion (fast-growth phase) that eventually leads to a slower-growth phase (after 1997 in U.S. data). Figure 10(b-right) shows information entropy over time, and both the U.S. data and the HARMONEY model show three successive trends from increasing to constant to then decreasing information entropy. Importantly (the paper describes more fully) the change in trends in Figures 9 and 10 relate to changes in both (i) the rate of resources (or energy) consumption and (ii) the cost of energy. That is to say there are similar reasons why there are changes in trends in Figures 9 and 10 for both the U.S. economy and the HARMONEY model. Figure 10. Same as Figure 9 but with added red shaded arrow to emphasize the broad trend. The comparison on Figures 9 and 10 provides evidence that HARMONEY accurately represents internal changes in structure and complexity of a real-world economy during a growth cycle. Conclusion & Takeaways The key takeaways are that both animals and the economy require energy consumption and resource to (1) operate their existing mass and capital, (2) make new mass and capital, and (3) distribute and acquire energy. If you put these concepts into an economic model, as done in HARMONEY, you are a big step towards enabling your model to realistically describe energy-economic interactions. This type of consistent modeling is important, for example, for the modeling of a low-carbon energy transition. A low-carbon transition will very likely require major shifts in economic structure due to shifts (downward) in energy efficiency (think CO2 capture plants) and increase allocation of resources to make new capital (such several terawatts of wind, solar, and battery capacity across the globe). I continue to work on HARMONEY to inform the structural dynamics of economic growth in ways that are not possible using the usual (e.g., neoclassical growth) methods. How the Model Works HARMONEY v1.1 is a system dynamics model centered on simulating a set of ordinary differential equations using stock-flow consistent tracking of monetary flows. HARMONEY v1.1 is still a toy model, which is to say it is not yet calibrated (we’re working on it!) to a real economy, such as the United States. Nonetheless, it has critical features and structural assumptions that make it applicable and valuable for comparing its trends to long-term trends in real-world data. This is to say, an important part of HARMONEY is that it has a conservation of flow principle for both mass (as physical resources, energy or minerals, extracted from the environment) and money (at any given instant flows of money are tracked between firms, households, and private banks). While this idea has been around for many decades, this is still relatively unique for macroeconomic models. Here are several assumptions in the design of the model that help explain why it can mimic long-term real-world trends relating energy consumption and economic variables - The resource that supports the economy is a regenerative renewable resource stock, such as a forest. - Resource (mass, energy) consumption is required for three purposes in the model, just like the real world: - To operate machines (as fuel) - To become new machines when they are manufactured (embodied in new capital) - To “operate” or feed people to keep them alive (as food) - Money is effectively defined as all of the following - the compensation labor (workers) receive, - the profits received by companies, - money (as credit) is created when banks give loans to companies to invest in capital at levels beyond their profits, and the money is destroyed when companies pay back debt, and - the interest payments on the debt, or loans given to companies. - There is no government in the model. - Population declines when there is not enough resource consumption for households.

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Council is launching this program with circularity and sustainability in mind. Through the purchasing process, both the City and the manufacturer have committed to sustainable practices throughout the span of the program. This includes: Show All Answers The City conducted a feasibility study comparing data from the small initial pilot project in 2020 with regional data. This study found that a residential pre-treated organics program has the potential to be less expensive, divert more waste, and reduce more greenhouse gas emissions. A 2023 study on the initial program rollout will verify these projections. The program is in full swing! Our phased rollout started in summer 2023, initially serving our Early Adopters. With this phase now complete, our attention has shifted to the pilot neighborhood of Fairview. For those eagerly waiting, all remaining units are reserved for residents on the Waitlist. Secure your spot now for priority access! We'll start contacting Waitlist residents in early 2024, following the order of registration—first come, first served Your drop-off location combination is conveniently located on the back page of your Program Guide. Please remember to keep the combination private for the duration of the pilot study. All Program participants are responsible for reading their Program Guide. Pre-treatment is an alternative method to a weekly curbside organics collection program. Pre-treatment works by mashing and dehydrating household food waste and produces a dry and odor-free soil amendment that is ~90% less in weight and volume. Pre-treatment is easy to store and requires fewer collection days than other curbside programs. By pre-treating organic food waste, we can reduce problematic wildlife encounters. Through this program, the City will be able to eliminate most food waste from the waste stream as part of the City's goal of becoming a model Bear Smart community. For Property Owners: If you are a property owner interested in learning how the program works for your rental property, please refer to our Landlord FAQs by clicking here. If you are a tenant curious about how the program will impact the property you rent, you can find information in our Tenant FAQs by clicking here. The City of Nelson owns the FoodCycler™ appliance, as stated in a bylaw amendment presented to City Council. The bylaw encourages proper use and care of the appliance, which will be registered to the user and civic address. When a resident moves, the appliance stays at the property unless authorized by the program, and residents must inform the program when they move in or out. Removing the appliance or misusing it may result in replacement costs for the registered user. This bylaw was created to prevent FoodCycler™ appliances from leaving the community and to promote responsible use to maximize diversion rates and avoid unnecessary replacement costs. Both homeowners and tenants are eligible for the program. This bylaw applies to both. See the Waste Management and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 3198 (2011) for more information. All residents living in single-family homes within Nelson's city limits, including both renters and homeowners, are eligible to participate. However, if you own a home within the City and rent it out, you are not eligible for the program as it is for occupants only. Select multi-family buildings with more than 10 dwellings will be contacted to participate in the program. While we recognize the potential benefits of the pre-treatment appliance in these buildings, a thorough evaluation will be conducted to determine if it is suitable for our community. Please be aware that the Early Adopters List is now full. However, if you would like to be considered for future program openings or receive updates, please sign up for our waitlist by clicking here. Currently, residents in Fairview are receiving appliances. For all other residents on the waitlist, we will reach out in 2024 for the distribution of remaining units. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your application. If you do not receive our email, please check your spam folder or contact us to verify your registration. Depending on your location within the City, our staff will contact you regarding pick-up details. For Fairview Residents (Friday waste collection route): Expect to hear from us within a few days of your registration. We will reach out via email first, followed by a phone call to coordinate your pick-up or drop-off. Alternatively, you can attend one of our Open Drop-In sessions; check our Program Page at nelson.ca/organics for an up-to-date schedule. Other City Residents: Please note that spaces for non-Fairview Residents are filled for 2023. However, a waitlist opportunity is available for those who missed the initial registration and reside outside the pilot neighbourhood of Fairview. We will contact Waitlist registrants in 2024 to distribute all remaining units. We have designed our program with accessibility in mind. We have several options for you to get you set up with your appliance. Appliance pick-up events will take place at a City of Nelson facility with an access ramp to the main door. Registration tables and appliances will be on the first floor of the building, and staff can assist residents with carrying their appliances to a vehicle. Please note, a video tutorial will be displayed on the upper floor of the building, which is accessible only by stairs or chair-lift. If you would like to attend a pick-up event, and the second floor is not accessible to you, please let us know at the time of booking. Residents requiring accommodation can schedule a home drop-off of their appliance. Program staff will deliver an appliance and educational materials, and assist with appliance setup if needed. For other program accessibility inquiries, please contact [email protected] In creating a first-of-its-kind program, the City is in a unique position to obtain grant funding for the pre-treated organics program. The City has secured roughly $700 000 in grants to support this program from funders such as Environment and Climate Change Canada, Columbia Basin Trust, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The remaining costs will be covered by the City’s Resource Recovery fund which is built from residents’ annual waste collection fee and garbage tag fees. Once the pilot of 1,600 units is proven successful, additional funding will be considered and the City will be in an excellent position to pursue other grant funding opportunities for this program. A pre-treatment appliance is an in-home clean technology that transforms food waste into a natural soil amendment. About the size of a bread maker, pre-treatment appliances pulverize and dehydrate food scraps breaking them down in a matter of hours. The weight and volume of food scraps are reduced by ~90%, leaving users with dry material that is easy to store and can be used in backyard gardening or collected by the City. The program will pilot Drop-Off Locations for pre-treated organics only. Because of the versatility of the soil amendment, we still have much to learn about residents need for collections. Organics collected in the Drop-Off Location will be taken to the Regional Compost Facility in Salmo where it will undergo aerobic digestion and make Class A Compost. FoodCycler Sciences (FCS) has been awarded a contract through a successful public bidding process. FCS has incorporated feedback from the initial pilot and has redesigned its product. The new version is the Eco5, it comes with a 7-year warranty, a larger capacity (5L), and a full list of food waste that it can process, to see what it looks like and more details, click here. Each cycle consumes approximately 1.5 kWh - this is roughly equivalent to having a desktop computer running for the same amount of time as the cycle. Residents can expect to use 1kWh for every kilogram of food waste processed. In Nelson using the FoodCycler regularly should not cost you more than $2 per month. The FoodCycler is comparable in CO2e emissions to central composting (before transportation emissions) and backyard composting (if done correctly). FoodCycler offers a >95% reduction in CO2e compared to sending food waste to landfill. In addition, the City is powered by clean, hydro-electric power generated from Nelson Hydro’s Bonnington Dam power plant. One of the benefits of this program is the access it gives residents to a nutrient-rich soil amendment. It is important to note that although the amendment is partially decomposed, it still needs to mature and does not have the same characteristics as finished compost. FoodCycler recommends the user add it directly to their soil a few weeks before planting or further process it in a well-managed backyard compost system. Detailed instructions can be found in your Program Guide. If you would like more information on the end product of the pre-treatment appliance, please click here. Each resident will be provided training and educational material upon pick-up. The training will show residents how to set up and use their appliance, access the program and store/use the nutrient-rich soil amendment. The appliance has a refillable carbon filter to ensure that the smell doesn't bother your household. Once processed the user is left with an almost odorless soil amendment that is much easier to deal with than wet food waste. If you are moving it is your responsibility to notify us.Click here if you are moving and fill out our online form. You can also contact program staff at [email protected] to notify us on your move. The filter will need to be refilled every 3-6 months (depending on use) or approximately 500 cycle hours (whichever comes first). The FoodCycler™ uses refillable carbon filters to neutralize odours while processing food waste. If your appliance notifies you that a filter change is needed or if you begin to notice odour, follow the instructions on page 8 in the FoodCycler™ Manual or watch the Program Tutorial to learn more. Please check here for updates. The pre-treated materials have significantly less odor, and if not properly stored and used this can still attract pests. There will be education and training to promote optimal use and tips for success.

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It is now perhaps a commonplace that digital, networked and informational media are extremely transient. They diversify in form and function at a dizzying rate. At the same time, they transit and fuse “social” and “natural” differences in a manner which reconfigures all the worlds involved. It is also perhaps a commonplace to suggest that some established powers have found it difficult to come to grips with this (although this is perhaps beginning to change). For many, from seriously challenged newspaper proprietors to established media disciplines, it might be time to pause for breath, if only for a moment—to regroup and adapt established practices and ideas, to count the survivors from among the old media worlds of just a few years ago. While occasionally sympathetic, this issue of the Fibreculture Journal questions this approach. If we pause for breath, it is to take in the new air. This issue draws on the accelerated evolutions of media forms and processes, the microrevolutions in the social (and even the natural sciences) that dynamic media foster, even the way in which “new” media lead us to reconsider the diversity of “old” media species. Summed up simply here under the sign/event of the “trans,” this issue catalyzes new concepts, accounts of and suggestions for new practices for working with all these processes. We hope that as they meet, the ideas and practices discussed here become joyfully invested in something like a wave of ‘speculative pragmatism’ (Massumi, 2011a; see also 2011b). This issue diffracts something of this wave, embracing and thinking through what must be embraced and thought through, establishing new forms of critique, or new forms/concepts of design, in order to infra-act with the emergent worlds of contemporary media. It rethinks the forces and ephemeral forms of digital and networked media via a “radical empiricism”. Relations and dynamic ecologies come first, before fixed forms and established disciplines or business models. If we sometimes turn to the past in this issue it is to follow Foucault’s very well known suggestion that ‘power is not homogeneous but can be defined only by the particular points through which it passes’ (Deleuze, 1988: 25). In the passed, there is a— … certain form of local and specific struggle whose relationships and necessary unity could no longer come from a process of totalization or centralization, but rather, as Guattari put it, from a transversality. These two aspects, the practical and the theoretical, were closely linked. (24) Several articles deal with this question of local and specific struggles in what we might call the ‘trans-situational’ (Massumi, 2002: 217) diagram of power (here power meaning as much what is capable of being done as what constraints or formations might surround this). The first article in this issue, Petra Gemeinboeck and Rob Saunders’ ‘Other Ways Of Knowing: Embodied Investigations of the Unstable, Slippery and Incomplete’ perhaps captures everything that this issue was intended to be. It aims for a ‘politics of transmateriality’, not only in theory but in a series of practices/artworks. These works include highly original robotics pieces in which somewhat “neurotic” robots find themselves in a situation which is quite literally ‘unstable, slippery and incomplete’ (thus the robotic neurosis that arises). In Zwischenräume [In-between Spaces], a robotic installation still in the making, ‘a group of autonomous robots punch holes into the walls’ of a gallery ‘to inspect what’s outside, signal each other, and conspire’. Kristoffer Gansing, in his ‘The Transversal Generic: Media-Archaeology and Network Culture’, ports François Laruelle’s concept of the generic into a testing of the limits and movements of media archaeology. He suggests there is now a ‘generic archaeological impulse’ that is often key within the use of media, and that this means “new” media are increasingly concerned with pasts, not the future. This—along with its ability to rethink media definitions, relations and actual instances with an archaeologist’s attention to specificity—perhaps makes the emergence of media archaeology so important. Yet Gansing suggests that the take up of the ‘generic archaeological impulse’ in general culture (and as part of contemporary Capital within the cultures of digital and networked media) also leads us to question some aspects of media archaeology from within. In the process Gansing discusses a number of key media art works (such as Google Will Eat Itself). He also provides a fascinating thinking through of that most humble of media technologies, the overhead projector. Michael Dieter takes on the question of struggle, the local and transversality quite directly in ‘The Becoming Environmental of Power: Tactical Media After Control’. In an extremely subtle reading of both Foucault’s security dispositif and De Certeau’s concept of ‘practices’, Dieter provides a welcome rethinking of priorities of relation between strategies, tactics and general politics, insofar as these involve tactical media. The stakes are high. Dieter contextualises media-related activism within ‘what Brian Massumi has described as the globally amplifying threats for large-scale disruption characteristic of the becoming environmental of power’. He aims to give ‘a different conceptual approach for critical media art projects in terms of ontopolitical problematics’. In ‘Programmable Platform? Drupal, Modularity, and the Future of the Web’, Fenwick McKelvey gives a detailed account of the modular nature of Drupal, alongside an account of Simondon’s concept of information. McKelvey explores the nature of the ‘programmability’ of platforms such as Drupal, and of ‘programmability’ in general. He does so via a consideration of both his general commitment to FOSS and one specific instance of this at the juncture of the technical and the social—an internship at Rosario, Argentina with a women’s rights organization in the city. All the articles in this issue of the Fibreculture Journal give voice to the transformative nature and powers of contemporary media’s new worlds and engagements, even as these so often stutter and stumble. This issue critically explores the specific dynamics of digital, networked and informational media in the light of the constant transformations, micro and macro, that are these media’s very power, if also their difficulty. The articles address these media’s own ecologies of ongoing transformation, and/or their co-evolution with other worlds (social and political worlds, natural worlds, the worlds of science, or art, of pleasure, of philosophy and theory). To give this precision, we sought articles for this issue, theoretical or analytic, critical and/or propositional, that engaged with contemporary media worlds within the parameters (or “conceptual parametrics”) of three concepts: transduction, transmateriality, transversality. We began from the assumption that the lifeblood of digital, networked and informational media is to be found in transductions (the relay of forces, for example in a corkscrew, in the modulation of a video signal by audio data or in the formation of a crystalline structure) (Mackenzie, 2002 and Shaviro, 2006). ‘Transmateriality’ is a term recently developed by Mitchell Whitelaw—one that allows us to think very specifically about the complex yet insistent materiality that works within transductive events, including those involving contemporary media, which are so often seen as somehow only immaterial. If computing allows for an ‘incredibly dynamic, pliable set of techniques for manipulating the material environment’ (Whitelaw, 2009), then transmateriality suggests ‘the extension of transduction to an understanding of the material relations and transformations involved in a computing immersed in the material world’. In this, computers are taken to be ‘material machines dedicated to propagating a behavioral illusion, or call it a working model, of immateriality’ (Kirschenbaum, 2005; see also Kirschenbaum, 2008). ‘Transmateriality is an attempt to “ground” the digital without losing sight of its (let’s say) generative capacities’ (Whitelaw, 2009). Through all this runs an obvious transversality, from which it seems much of contemporary culture, and some of media disciplines and industries, tend to run but from which they cannot hide. ‘Transversality’ is a transformative mobility—for better or worse—through different systems (that can be at once technical, but also social, political, natural). It could be seen perhaps something of a conceptual or pragmatic choice (to think or act ‘transversally’). So it has something of an ethical dimension. However, it also makes an onto-genetic claim: to think or act transversally is to more effectively immerse ourselves in the kind of ongoing and real onto-genesis that is the world. Transversality tends to be lateral, rather than hierarchical—or rather it eschews, as it undoes, both the vertical and the horizontal. A transversal connection does not just connect fields or sets of pre-existing relations. It transforms the things/events that are brought into connected networks. All these ‘trans’ indicate events that are at once material, technical and social. This issue did not require submissions to engage with the thinkers behind these ideas. Rather, transduction, transmateriality and transversality were meant as catalysts for experiments in radical empiricism, for immersions in the dynamic relations that distribute themselves within new media worlds. Yet part of this catalysis of radical empiricism has involved important and detailed accounts of key concepts and thinkers of things “trans”. John Tinnell’s ‘Transversalising the Ecological Turn: Four Components of Felix Guattari’s Ecosophical Perspective’ is a more than timely and thorough account of the ecosophy of Félix Guattari. Tinnell suggests that Guattari’s work on ecosophy has been strangely neglected at times, as has its relation to his also strangely neglected work on ‘post-media’. Thinking these together gives us a different understanding of ‘transversality’, one that might help accomplish the now crucial task of thinking environment and media ecologies together. Tinnell suggests that ‘Guattari’s conception of post-media is true to his idea of the “new aesthetic paradigm”, which, at a basic level, involves the explosion of artistic techniques and mentalities into arenas of social practice and institutional politics’. By ‘taking a post-media stance towards emergent media, we can think the new and think it collectively, but only to the extent that we develop digital practices capable of producing a new (ecosophical) relation between individual subjectivity and the collective thought’ and, of course, the environment. Gilbert Simondon’s work is taken up by several articles in this issue. Simondon’s work on transduction and individuation is finally being taken up on a larger scale within thinking on a range of media and other issues. So we are pleased to provide what we think is an important contribution to this taking up of Simondon’s work, here in thinking about media issues. In a dramatic and original rethinking of the interaction design of what they call ‘interactive environments’—Christoph Brunner and Jonas Fritsch’s ‘Interactive Environments as Fields of Transduction’ effectively transversalises interaction design. They move what is already a dynamic field of work beyond the phenomenological, embodied interaction, and certainly many of its previous more cognitivist theoretical iterations (as useful as all these might be). In doing so, they move interaction design towards a consideration of field as such. They discuss Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s artwork Voz Alta, and an interaction design experiment they themselves undertook, Impossible Room, in order to lay out a radical “template” for rethinking the very nature of interaction design. As part of the basis for this template, they detail Simondon’s thinking on information, emotion and more. Simon Mills’ ‘Concrete Software: Simondon’s mechanology and the techno-social’ gives a detailed account of Simondon’s often ambiguous relation to the social. Mills rethinks Simondon’s better known work on the associated milieu and concretization via the lesser known work on human cultural progress in ‘The Limits of Human Progress: A Critical Study’ (Simondon, 2010). He analyses the Foreign Exchange Market and the Twitter API in glorious detail along these lines. Mills’ important and different understanding of Simondon and the social makes room for Simondon as a thinker who allows us to ‘capture the reality of the ongoing operation’ of ‘recursive relations’. Troy Rhoades, in ‘From Representation to Sensation: The Transduction of Images in John F. Simon Jr.’s ‘Every Icon’, gives a highly precise and detailed account of a specific series of occasions of transduction, between art and science, in John F. Simon Jr,’s well-known internet art work. In the process Rhoades allows us to rethink while maintaining the relations between science and art, and gives what has to some extent been a missing account of the “body” and the “thing”, as these concepts were deployed by Deleuze and Guattari in What is Philosophy?. This allows us to rethink body and thing, and art and technology in terms of transduction. Vince Dziekan’s ‘Anxious Atmospheres: the Transdisciplinary Practice of United Visual Artists’ rethinks the transdisciplinary—especially as this works, in both practice and theory, between traditional arts such as architecture, design and electronic arts. Dziekan has a specific interest in ‘reinterpreting the aesthetic conditions associated with exhibition’. He gives a detailed account of the way in which London-based art and design practice United Visual Artists, or UVA, create responsive installations that bring alive the transdisciplinary (along with a rich transversality and transmateriality). In thinking through various events as “trans”—via the concepts and practices associated with transduction, transversality, and transmateriality, the issue first argues for the urgency and necessity of taking the complexity of transversal events and relations into account at the junctures of technology, the social and the environment. Second, the Trans issue gathers what is effectively a new wave in thinking about media differently, particularly about the way that digital and networked (although not only digital and networked) media further, complicate and sometimes simply allow us to understand and engage with things/events that are “trans”. Each of the articles in the Fibreculture Journal 18, Trans issue demonstrates that any individual/individuating/social or natural ecology is to some extent a network, and any network involves an ecologies of transversals. Crucially, the micro-reconstitution of relations is as important as, if not more so than, the macro-reconstitution of somewhat illusory states (see Fuller, 2010; Murphie, 2006; Raunig, 2008). Andrew Murphie would like to acknowledge the support of the Australian Research Council. This is one outcome of an ARC Discovery grant concerning “dynamic media”, on which he worked in partnership with Anna Munster, Adrian Mackenzie, Brian Massumi, Mat Wall-Smith and others. He would also like to acknowledge: Erin Manning and Senselab, Concordia University, Montréal; the Digital Urban Living Center at The Department of Information and Media at Århus University, Denmark; and of course the staff of the School of English, Media and Performing Arts at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. This issue would certainly not have been possible without the support of all these people and institutions. As always, a huge debt of gratitude to the Fibreculture Journal’s manager, Mat Wall-Smith. Adrian Mackenzie (Centre for Social and Economic Aspects of Genomics, Lancaster University) researchs in the area of technology, science and culture. He has published books on technology: Transductions : bodies and machines at speed (London: Continuum, 2002/6); Cutting code: software and sociality (New York: Peter Lang, 2006; and Wirelessness: Radical Empiricism in Network Cultures (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2010), as well as articles on media, science and culture. He is currently working on practices, ethics and politics of collaboration in biology. Andrew Murphie (University of New South Wales, Sydney) <https://www.andrewmurphie.org/> works at the junction of contemporary and future media and social change, cultural theory and theories of perception/the events of thinking. He also has interests in interaction design, education, new publishing, electronic arts and music, and the history of modeling media and cognition, and its social impacts. He is the Editor of the open access, online journal, the Fibreculture Journal (https://fibreculturejournal.org/) and co-author, with John Potts, of Culture and Technology. Recent chapter publications include: ‘Performance as the Distribution of Life: from Aeschylus to Chekhov to VJing via Deleuze and Guattari’, ‘Differential Life, Perception and the Nervous Elements..on the Technics of Living’, ‘Deleuze, Guattari and Neuroscience’ and, with Lone Bertelsen, ‘An Ethics of Everyday Infinities and Powers: Félix Guattari on Affect and the Refrain’. Andrew also works with Senselab in Montréal. Mitchell Whitelaw (University of Canberra) is an academic, writer and artist with interests in new media art and culture, especially generative systems and data-aesthetics. His work has appeared in journals including Leonardo, Digital Creativity, Fibreculture, and Senses and Society. In 2004 his work on a-life art was published in the book Metacreation: Art and Artificial Life (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2004). His current work spans generative art and design, digital materiality, and data visualisation. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra, where he leads the Master of Digital Design. He blogs at The Teeming Void.

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Our cultural identity: Experience the culture and heritage of Cyprus Course Description Culture has the power to transform entire societies, strengthen local communities and forge a sense of identity and belonging for Our cultural identity: Experience the culture and heritage of Cyprus Culture has the power to transform entire societies, strengthen local communities and forge a sense of identity and belonging for people of all ages. Youth can act as a bridge between cultures and serve as key agents in promoting peace and intercultural understanding. Culture is defined as the language, beliefs, values, heritage etc. for any society/country and also identifies the people of each country. This course is addressed to young people and youth workers who want to discover and explore the cultural heritage of Cyprus and its hidden gems that make it a unique part of Europe. During the course you will discover Cyprus’ rich history and culture, explore the traditions and customs of the island and meet the most popular ancient jobs and local products thus offering a magnificent transnational experience. Whatever the season is, Cyprus offers the opportunity to everyone to experience something new, interesting and exciting such as wine making as Cyprus has been a vine-growing and wine-producing country for millennia, or maybe experience the traditional use of ‘roses’ for making a plethora of rose products, or explore the national part of Akamas following one of the many nature trails reaching the turtles, or even getting to know the locals’ habits at the well-known ‘kafenio’ for an intercultural debate. Come to Cyprus explore and enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, mountains, traditional food, culture, people, hospitality and many more! - The importance of cultural-awareness for promoting European values - The Cultural Heritage of Cyprus - Getting to know the ancient wine-growing and wine-producing through the years - Meet the popular wine routes of Cyprus - The green heart of Cyprus – From Troodos mountains to the national part of Akamas - Reflect on urbanisation and re-visit rural life - Gastronomy: taste the local products - Learn the basics of the Greek Language Aims in relation to the development of your organisation - Promoting cultural awareness and historical heritage of a European country - Equipping youth with European values of unity and diversity - Empowering youth with civic competences - Enriching language learning - Reflecting on urbanization and sustainable development - Exploring civic and social engagement and participation in non-formal learning activities - Improve the cultural heritage competences of young people and youth workers 6 (Monday) 9:00 am - 11 (Saturday) 5:00 pm P, 3 A-D, Πολύβιου Δημητρακόπουλου, Λευκωσία 1090

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|a101 small ways to change the world /|cwritten by Aubre Andrus. |aOne-hundred and one small ways to change the world |aCarlton, Victoria :|bLonely Planet,|c2018. |a111 p. :|bcol. ill. ;|c22 cm. |aLonely Planet kids |aOn cover: How you (yes, you) can make a difference! |aSuggests ways in which to make the world a better place, including ideas for helping others at home, at school, and in the community through donations and volunteering; environmental activities; and ways to improve oneself. |aChildren|xConduct of life|vJuvenile literature. |aEnvironmental protection|vJuvenile literature. |aSelf-actualization (Psychology) in children|vJuvenile literature. It’s hard to believe that you could change the world, but it’s true! We’ll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet – and show how you’re never too young to make a big difference. Includes random acts of kindness, craft projects, energy-saving ideas, and much more.101 Small Ideas to Change the World is a practical, fun and creative book to inspire you at home, school and in your local community and beyond! Remember, all big ideas start with just one person who decides to do things differently. You could be that person.Ideas for Caring for Others include:Talk to a new kid in classStart an after-school clubDonate clothes and foodIdeas for Caring for the Planet include:Say “no” to plasticBuy local food and drinkPlant a treeIdeas for Caring for Yourself include:Love yourself and stand tallDisconnect and get outsideSpend more time with familyAbout Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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The car also features a range of safety and driver assistance features that are designed to make your driving experience as safe and stress-free as possible. These features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking, among others. Perhaps the most impressive technological feature of the 535i, however, is its advanced suspension system. The car’s Adaptive M Suspension can adjust the shock absorbers in real-time, providing a smooth and comfortable ride regardless of the road conditions. This system also allows you to customize your driving experience, with selectable modes for Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. In addition to all of these technological features, the 535i also offers unmatched comfort and convenience for drivers. The car’s interior is luxurious and spacious, with plenty of room for five passengers and all of their luggage. The seats are upholstered in high-quality leather, and feature heating and ventilation for maximum comfort. Overall, the 2023 BMW 535i is a true masterpiece of design and technology. It offers a perfect blend of performance, style, and comfort, making it the ultimate luxury car for anyone who loves to drive. So why wait? Upgrade your driving experience today and experience the power and elegance of the 535i for yourself! Unmatched Comfort & Convenience for Drivers The 2023 BMW 535i is more than just a stylish and speedy car. It’s a vehicle that offers unmatched comfort and convenience for drivers. From the moment you step inside the car, you’ll feel like you’re in your own personal oasis of luxury. One of the first things you’ll notice is the spacious and comfortable interior. The seats are designed to provide maximum comfort and support, with plenty of legroom and headroom for even the tallest drivers. 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This means you can easily connect your phone to the car’s audio system and enjoy your favorite music and podcasts on the road. But that’s not all. The 2023 BMW 535i also features a range of advanced safety features designed to keep you and your passengers safe on the road. These include things like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring. Overall, the 2023 BMW 535i is a car that offers unmatched comfort and convenience for drivers. Whether you’re looking for a car that can handle long road trips in comfort or a vehicle that can help you navigate the busy city streets with ease, the 2023 BMW 535i is the perfect choice. So why not upgrade your driving experience today and discover the luxury and performance of this amazing car for yourself? Unleash the Power of the Twin-Turbo Engine The 2023 BMW 535i for sale is a luxurious vehicle that offers an exhilarating driving experience, thanks to its twin-turbo engine. It is a car that combines both style and performance, making it a top contender for individuals who are looking for a vehicle that can provide a thrilling ride. The twin-turbo engine is a new feature that has been added to the 2023 BMW 535i. It has been designed to give you an extra punch of power, making every drive feel like a joyride. The engine is capable of producing an impressive 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, which is more than enough to get you from point A to point B in a flash. The twin-turbo engine is also fuel-efficient, making it an excellent option for those who are looking for a car that is both powerful and economical. The engine uses less fuel than other engines of the same size, which will save you money in the long run. One of the most impressive features of the 2023 BMW 535i’s twin-turbo engine is its ability to deliver power smoothly and efficiently. The engine is designed to provide a seamless driving experience, and you will feel the power as soon as you hit the gas pedal. The engine’s responsiveness is also impressive, giving you the confidence to make quick and sharp turns. The twin-turbo engine is paired with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission that provides excellent handling and responsiveness. It is a transmission that has been designed to provide maximum performance, ensuring that you get the most out of your car. Driving the 2023 BMW 535i with its twin-turbo engine is an experience that cannot be matched by any other car. The sound of the engine as it roars to life is music to the ears, and the feeling of the car’s power as it accelerates is nothing short of exhilarating. In addition to the twin-turbo engine, the 2023 BMW 535i also comes equipped with a host of other features that make driving a pleasure. The car has a sport-tuned suspension that provides excellent handling and stability, making it a joy to drive on any road surface. The car’s interior is spacious and comfortable, with high-quality materials used throughout. The seats are designed to provide excellent support and comfort, even on long drives, and the cabin is quiet, allowing you to enjoy your music or conversation without any distractions. The car also comes equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a touchscreen infotainment system, a premium sound system, and a host of driver-assist features. These features are designed to make your driving experience as enjoyable and safe as possible, ensuring that you have maximum control over your car at all times. In conclusion, if you are looking for a car that combines both style and performance, then the 2023 BMW 535i for sale is the car for you. With its twin-turbo engine, sport-tuned suspension, and luxurious interior, it is a car that is sure to impress even the most discerning driver. So why wait? Upgrade your driving experience today and unleash the power of the twin-turbo engine! Upgrade Your Driving Experience Today! Are you looking for a stunning luxury car that offers both impeccable style and impressive performance on the road? Look no further than the 2023 BMW 535i, the ultimate driving machine. With a sleek and modern design, the 535i exudes confidence and sophistication. From the aerodynamic lines to the bold front grille, this car is sure to turn heads wherever you go. But it’s not just about looks – the 535i is also packed with cutting-edge technology that enhances your driving experience. Inside the cabin, you’ll find a host of features designed for maximum comfort and convenience. The seats are upholstered in premium leather and offer a variety of adjustments to ensure the perfect driving position. The dual-zone automatic climate control system keeps the temperature just right, no matter the weather outside. But what really sets the 535i apart is its performance on the road. Equipped with a powerful twin-turbo engine, this car can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. With 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, you’ll feel the rush of adrenaline as you accelerate down the highway. But it’s not just about speed – the 535i also handles like a dream. With precision steering and a sport-tuned suspension, this car is responsive and agile, making it a joy to drive on winding roads. And with BMW’s advanced driving assistance systems, you’ll always feel in control, even in challenging driving conditions. So why settle for an ordinary car when you can upgrade to the ultimate driving machine? The 2023 BMW 535i offers a blend of performance and style that is unmatched in the luxury car market. Whether you’re commuting to work or taking a weekend road trip, this car will make every moment behind the wheel feel like a true adventure. So what are you waiting for? Visit your nearest BMW dealer today and experience the 535i for yourself. Once you take it for a spin, you’ll never want to drive anything else.

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Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is an established public university, which was founded by law on December 2003. It is one of three state universities in Cyprus. Cyprus University of Technology is a dynamic university with six leading schools/faculties and 10 academic departments, able to offer education and high level research, in primary branches of science and applied technology, at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Currently CUT runs a number of master courses including a Masters in Environmental Health (in English) in collaboration with Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) has as its strategic target the design and development of research activities both within the University and in cooperation with other research Institutes in Cyprus and abroad. The research emphasis of CUT is reflected in the substantial funding provided to academics for the establishment of research centres and laboratories. CUT aims at transferring knowledge (education) and producing new knowledge through basic and applied research in all the academic fields of the University’s six Faculties. Research is carried out in each different Department or between two or more Departments, under the responsibility of one or more members of the academic staff. University research activities are realized through funding secured from two major sources: from the University’s state funded budget and from different organizations, entities or private sources at national, European and international level who award, with or without a competition, specific research projects to research groups and/or individual members of the Academic staff. Strengthening of the research management support and infrastructure, with the aim of securing externally funded projects, is another major objective of the University. Moreover, the University has adopted principles in relation to research which conform with the European Union’s declarations relating to the creation of the European Research Area (ERA). CUT research and academic staff is involved in various Research Activities and National and European Research Programmes. CUT has managed to dispose of a significant number, of National Research Projects funded by the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation and of European Research Projects funded under the European Research Framework Programmes (FP6, FP7, HORIZON2020), the LIFE and IEE Programmes, the European Territorial Cooperation Programmes and other. In details, CUT research and academic staff is involved in 150 Projects with a total funding/contribution over than 18 million Euro. Microsoft Computer Games and Emerging Technologies Research Lab (getlab.org) Visual Media Computing Lab (cut.ac.cy/mga/research/vmc) Cyprus Interaction Lab (cyprusinteractionlab.com) This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. This project has received funding from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus through the Directorate General for the European Programmes, Coordination and Development.

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This is the traditional festive head gear worn by Bajau women. The Bajau, a formerly nomadic people now mostly home to Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, live by and from the sea and have recently gained recognition for a genetic trait that allows them to dive deeper and for longer time stretches than any other ethnic group. They are often referred to as Sea People and this traditional head gear seems to symbolize this. I could not find any interpretation of the shape, but they appear to me like ships or tail fins of sea mammals or mermaids – or all three. The Orang Laut, who mainly settle in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, the Moken in Thailand, and the Sama-Bajau who mainly live in East-Malaysia and the Philippines are ethnic groups that have a seaborne or amphibian lifestyle and culture. The Malayan name Orang Laut literally translates as Sea People. The Moken are also called chao nam in Thai, meaning “people of the water”. Both the Moken and the Bajau are nomadic societies, moving between islands along various coasts, some families even spending long periods of the year living on their boats. The largest group, the Bajau, are said to exist for over 1.000 years. I did not know that there were nomadic sea faring societies like that at all. Apparently several Bajau myths exist that explain how and why they first adopted their nomadic lifestyle. This picture of a “typical” settlement of Bajau in the Philippines I find particularly striking for the isolation of the individual buildings and the lack of any visible land close by: Traditionally these societies lived from fishing but there are anthropological indications that at least the Bajau were once an agricultural society. Their traditional lifestyles center around fishing and harvesting sea plants and the often nomadic lifestyle make them very vulnerable to environmental damage, economic and political exploitation and oppression. Many of them have meanwhile settled on land and further off the sea coast for better employment opportunities. Two other links are noteworthy here: In the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004, the Moken people who lived around the Surin Islands of Thailand were able to predict the events quite accurately which allowed them to warn and protect the island population. However in other places, Moken suffered severe devastation to housing and fishing boats by the tsunami. (see related scientific report on indigenous knowledge and disaster here.) These ethnic groups are probably the inspiration to many myths about sea people in the region. As biological studies have recently revealed, the Moken and Bajau show genetic traits that allow better under water vision and a significantly greater ability to dive and hold their breath. These sea people are probably the closest humanity gets to mythical figures like “aqua men”, “frog men” or “mermaids”. (See for example the Filippino movie “Beyond Atlantis” from 1973.)

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Time in Catanzaro, Italy The exact time in Catanzaro is based on the time zones for Catanzaro. We will always try to give you the exact time for Catanzaro. There might be slight differences, since the time zones for Catanzaro might change due to daylight savings time (DST). Time changes in Catanzaro are usually done to adapt citizen and tourist activity to the solar cycle. This allows for greater usage of daylight, reducing dependency on electricity. That is why the time is sent ahead one hour in the spring for Catanzaro, and falls back one hour in the fall for Catanzaro. Adding an extra hour of daylight helps Catanzaro to improve its tourism and depend less on Catanzaro's electricity supplies. Current time and weather in Catanzaro, Italy in other languages Time changes DST in Catanzaro Each country perform its time change according to the Daylight Saving Time rules on a different day of the year, which can or not match with the beginning of the summer. That is why we recommend you to check out the time change dates to stay up to date. These are the time change dates in Catanzaro during 2024: - Daylight Saving Time in Catanzaro starts on:: Sunday 31 March 2024 01:00 (DST) UTC/GMT +2h - Daylight Saving Time in Catanzaro ends on: Sunday 27 October 2024 02:00 (STD) UTC/GMT +1h Sunrise and sunset times in Catanzaro Sunrise in Catanzaro is at 06:37:59 and sunset time in Catanzaro is at 17:36:33. - Length of the day in Catanzaro is 11:59 hours - Civil twilight begins at 06:11:01 and ends at 18:03:31 hours - Nautical twilight in Catanzaro begins at 05:39:58 and ends at 18:34:34 hours. - Astronomical twilight in Catanzaro begins at 05:09:06 and ends at 19:05:25 hours. Catanzaro coordinates and location in the world Which are latitude and longitude coordinates of Catanzaro in the map of the world? - Catanzaro's latitude: 38° 54' N - Catanzaro's longitude: 16° 36' E Hotels to stay and book in Catanzaro, Italy If you are travelling for vacations to Catanzaro and looking for to book a hotel at a good price, click on the hotels links below to find more information and details. You will find hotel rooms prices, payment methods, location and opening hours, that will help you booking the best hotel in Catanzaro for your budget during your vacations.

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A battery charger designed in a single-inductor single-input dual-output architecture with charge balancing among battery cells will be introduced. Charge balancing methods to reduce the charging time and slow down the aging process of batteries will be discussed. An artificial neural network is proposed to detect the state of health (SOH) of battery cells and improve the accuracy of the state of charge (SOC) estimation. A prototype implemented in TSMC 0.35-μm process and TensorFlow tools will be used as a design example. Tsung-Heng Tsai (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in control engineering from the National Chiao Tung University in 1994, the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of California at Davis in 2005. In 2005, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University. Since 2022, he has been with the faculty of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. Dr. Tsai has been a member of the Technical Program Committee of the IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuits Conference in 2014-2021. He was a recipient of the Yang Scholar Award from the National Chung Cheng University in 2017. He also serves as the IEEE Solid-State Circuit Society Tainan Chapter Chairperson for the term (2017-2020). His main research interests are in CMOS mixed-signal integrated-circuit designs for energy harvesting systems and microsensing systems. Novel methods for frequency tracking are presented for referenceless clock and data recovery circuit applications. An approach based on an extended bang-bang phase detector (XBBPD) in a referenceless clock and data recovery (CDR) circuit. The XBBPD-based structure has a frequency tracking range that completely covers the tuning range of the digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) with a fast locking feature. In order to minimize the loop delay and thereby improve the jitter tolerance, the CDR design includes an additional proportional path that is realized by directly controlling the phase of the oscillator with the output signal of the phase detector. The design is all-digital, including digital filters that simplify the design. The CDR occupies an active area of 0.031 mm2, implemented in a 28-nm CMOS process. The receiver operates up to 12.5 Gb/s. The frequency locking time, measured as the time required for every 1-Gb/s change in the input data, is 320 ns. The power consumption is only 21.13 mW, corresponding to an energy efficiency of 2.11 pJ/bit. Jinwook Burm received the B.S. degree in physics from Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, M.S. degree in physics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and the Ph.D. degree in applied physics from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. After postdoctoral works at Cornell University and Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Murray Hill, NJ, he joined the Department of Electronics Engineering at Sogang University, Seoul, Korea, as an Assistant Professor in 1998, where he is now a Professor. He also worked as a Principal Scientist at Pixelplus Semiconductor, Inc., in San Jose, CA, USA for one year starting in August 2006. He worked on millimeter wave ICs and high speed GaN transistors at Cornell, and high speed optoelectronic circuits at Bell Labs. At Sogang University, his current research interests include high speed interface circuits and CMOS implementation of various sensors. Integrated sensor fusion system-on-chips require a high-accuracy low-latency analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to interface a wide input range signal and multiplex among multiple sensor channels. Incremental analog-to-digital converters (IADCs), by adding a simultaneous reset in analog modulators and digital filters, are Nyquist-rate ADCs which retain most advantages of the ΔΣ ADCs, and are much easier to be multiplexed with shorter latency and simpler digital filters. In this talk, IADC operation will be reviewed. Hybrid IADC to continue the residue fine quantization to improve the energy efficiency will be discussed: (1) extended counting with a second SAR ADC, (2) hardware reusing to perform multi-slope counting, (3) two-step operation to boost up the noise shaping order, and (4) multi-stage multi-step operation to boost up the noise shaping order and extend the input range. Chia-Hung Chen received his Ph.D. in Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, in 2013. He is currently an assistant professor at Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. He has been serving as a member of the technical program committee (TPC) for the IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC) since 2021 and VLSI Symposium on Technology, Systems and Automation (VLSI-TSA) since 2022. His research interests are in the design of precision analog circuits and energy-efficient data converters.

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Requirements for railway transformers Static rail vehicle inverter transformers operate under harsh conditions. Traction power supply, combined with the expectation of extreme reliability, defines the parameters and stringent requirements for the transformer insulation system. Climatic conditions and mechanical influences are additional constraints that affect the construction solutions adopted and the materials used. The technical standard EN 60310 defines the general requirements for transformers and chokes used in rolling stock. From the point of view of transformers, the requirements of the PN-EN 50124-1 standard concerning the coordination of insulation according to overvoltage class (OVx), which determines the expected overvoltage exposure of insulation, deserve special attention. The concept of the soiling zone (PDx) is introduced, which has an impact on insulation clearances and the technological solutions used. EN 600721 classifies groups of environmental factors and their intensity at the location of transformers, taking into account impacts of climatic, biological, chemical and mechanical nature. Mechanical impacts are an extremely important aspect in electro-mobile applications. Methods for testing the immunity of transformers to vibrations generated during vehicle motion and transmitted to equipment installed on board are defined in EN 61373. The document specifies the frequencies and amplitudes of vibrations acting in different planes on the transformer depending on where the equipment is installed on the rail vehicle. Transformers and chokes in mobile railway applications must meet the stringent requirements of all the standards in question. The increased technical requirements make them non-standard, high-tech devices. Figure 1. Three-winding electromobility inverter transformer for PD4 contamination zones. Design and optimisation of structures The main optimisation objective of the work on railway transformer design is to achieve the lowest possible component weight while maintaining electrical, climatic and mechanical performance. During development work on transformer design for railway applications, a number of computational simulations were performed for core designs made of different magnetic materials. The simulations used the loss algorithm and temperature model used in the transformer design software from RALE Engineering GmbH . The low frequencies of the supply voltage (approx. 1 kHz) make it possible to consider using isotropic, anisotropic sheets and amorphous magnetics for the construction of low-loss transformer cores (Table 3). Achieving the expected level of power loss in a core made of transformer sheets is possible by limiting the magnetic induction in the core. However, this results in an unintended large increase in core mass, which is one of the most important constraints. In this situation, materials with lower losses are used. Amorphous magnets, due to the small thickness of their sheets in the case of transformers, show much lower losses from eddy currents. The low dissipation of the amorphous material allows for adequate core losses while maintaining an acceptable device weight. However, a large magnetostriction coefficient is a problem with this group of materials. This creates an intensive sound field around the running transformer, which is an unacceptable effect from the point of view of the intended application. The non-standard approach to the enclosure concept makes it possible to eliminate areas of increased generation or accumulation of losses causing excessive temperature increases (Figure 2). In high-frequency applications (Table 4) we get much smaller transformer weights and dimensions. Cores in this frequency range are built from ferrites or nanocrystalline magnetics. The windings, due to high additional losses, are constructed exclusively from face-type copper conductors. The magnetic materials used for power transformer cores in electromobility applications include soft ferrites, low-loss generator and transformer sheets, and amorphous and nanocrystalline alloys in the form of thin strip cores. The magnetic core material is selected to suit the specific power and load conditions of the transformer, the size and intended use of the device, taking into account the parameters of the magnetics, such as dissipation, magnetic saturation induction or magnetostriction. The formation of satisfactory properties of alloys is possible through modifications of their chemical composition, crystal structure, plastic and thermomagnetic processing. In the case of low-silicon and high-silicon sheets, with an increase in silicon content, their magnetic permeability increases, losses in iron during remagnetisation decrease, leading to a reduction in eddy current losses as the resistivity of the alloy increases. The coercive intensity also decreases, thereby reducing the hysteresis loss and magnetostriction coefficient . However, the decrease in magnetic saturation induction is unfavourable from an application point of view. Iron-based amorphous alloys are characterised by significantly higher magnetic permeability values compared to silicon sheets, with a small coercive field and lower loss. An important property of amorphous materials, from the point of view of industrial applications, is the small increase in total loss per unit mass in the elevated frequency range. These alloys are obtained in the form of thin strips by the technique of rapid cooling of the molten material on a rotating roller . Very good so-called soft magnetic properties of amorphous alloys are related to their structure, in which there is no long-range ordering of atoms, resulting in the disappearance of magnetocrystalline anisotropy, grain boundaries and other structural defects typical for polycrystalline materials . An unquestionable advantage of this type of material is that it is easy to improve its properties by changing its chemical composition and annealing under appropriate conditions. Striving to improve the efficiency of energy conversion and extend the temperature or frequency ranges of devices has led to the creation of nanocrystalline materials. They are obtained by partial crystallisation of amorphous alloys in an optimisation annealing process. This process leads to crystallites less than 100 nm in diameter, embedded in an amorphous matrix. This group of alloys includes well-known materials such as FINEMET, NANOPERM and HITPERM. These materials have a high magnetic permeability value of the order of 106, a saturation induction (depending on the chemical composition of the alloy) in the range of 1.2 – 1.9 T, a near-zero magnetostriction (λs of the order of 10-6), a small coercive field (HC < 1A/m) and core losses of the order of 0.1 W/kg (at 50 Hz) . Ferrite materials are often used in high frequency applications due to their relatively low price and availability. They are characterised by a low saturation induction of about 0.4 T, low magnetic permeability and lower loss compared to other core materials. Figure 2. Electromobility converter transformer without housing

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Regardless of who you are and what your background is, you have to solve many problems daily. So it's highly beneficial for you to know what kind of problem you're dealing with.In design thinking, we focus on the nature of the problem a lot. And it matters. Knowing the nature of the problem sets our expectations and allows us to manage our efforts. For example, if you're dealing with a wicked problem, it's not possible to find a solution right away. You need months of research, prototyping, testing, and iteration.Then let us break down the typical problems you deal with in an innovation project. There are three types of problem in design thinking: - Simple Problems - Ill-Defined Problems - Wicked Problems BUT BEFORE, WHAT’S A PROBLEM? A problem exists when there is an undesirable situation you want to resolve, but no solutions are readily apparent. Each is triggered by a cause and a desirable outcome is being pursued by solving it.To solve it, you use a solution out of the pool of possible solutions. Sometimes you have to use a combination of solutions to deal with more complex problems. You can think of a solution as a pathway that takes from an undesirable situation to an alternative and improved one. 1. SIMPLE PROBLEMS A simple problem is clear in terms of our understanding of the situation. The cause and desirable outcomes are clear as well as different pathways to solving it. Example of Simple problem Our community and their expectations of us are growing. In order to serve them properly, we need a reliable communication channel. The problem or the undesirable situation here is the lack of communication with the community. There are a number of solutions out there like Mailchimp that help you just do that. And the desirable outcome is when you can regularly broadcast your messages to your community. 2. ILL-DEFINED PROBLEMS An ill-defined problem is an undesirable situation that’s unclear what exactly its cause is. There are several potential causes, desirable outcomes, and solutions. Example of ill-defined problem We know that the number of orders has increasingly decreased in the past few months. This is our undesirable situation.We realized the traffic to the online shop has decreased drastically as well. Instantly we think of launching an aggressive marketing campaign and pour more traffic into the website. However, the cause of the decrease in traffic may be seasonal or temporal. On the other hand, by looking further in the analytics, we realize the bounce rate of the online shop is extremely high, and only 0.5% of those who don’t bounce make a purchase. Poor UX of the online shop may be another candidate for the cause of the problem. 3. WICKED PROBLEMS A wicked problem is a vague undesirable situation about which we have some knowledge and some guesses about the causes and potential solutions. Example of a wicked problem Climate change!Undesirable situation: The climate is changing rapidly beyond our capacity to control it. The causes? It can be many: some of which have been proven and some have not. Wicked problems are systematic problems. Climate change is a big systematic problem and contains several subsystems that each cause serious undesirable situations. For example, poverty is one of the main drivers of climate change. When people are poor, they care less about their quality of consumption. And often it’s the cheaper products that yield more negative environmental impacts on the planet.In this article, we offered you a rundown on the types of problems you often deal with in an innovation project. We hope you find it useful. In any case, please share your feedback with us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

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Climate: The US boasts a wide variety of climate types due to its size and range of geographic features. Time Zone: Six times zones — Alaska, Hawaii plus four on mainland — PST, MST, CST, EST International phone code: 1 Currency: US Dollars Capital: Washington, DC Transportation: Most travellers find themselves entering the US at one of its major entry points, such as New York, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles, but many mid-size cities have international airports too. If you’re arriving by car, the US-Canada and US-Mexico borders are two of the most frequently crossed borders in the world, with millions of crossings daily. Greyhound buses offer inexpensive cross-border service from both Canada and Mexico throughout their network. Amtrak offers international train service from Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal into the US. The size of the US and the distance separating its major cities make air the principal mode of travel for short-term travellers. Major carriers compete for business on major routes, and travellers willing to book two or more weeks in advance can get bargains. However, many smaller destinations are served by only one or two regional carriers, and prices there can be expensive. Domestic passenger trains can be surprisingly scarce and relatively expensive. Renting or bringing your own car is usually a very good idea. This applies even to very large cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta and Miami, where public transport is limited and having a car is the most practical way of getting around. (The exceptions are New York City, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC, where having your own car is not only unnecessary, but discouraged.) In most medium-sized American cities, everything is very spread out and public transportation thin. Intercity bus travel is widespread, and while not available everywhere, there are at least three daily routes in every state. Gay United Kingdom Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in the US have evolved over time, yet still vary, sometimes drastically, on a state-by-state basis. Currently nine states — Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and Washington (as well as the capital district of Washington, DC) offer same-sex marriages. Rhode Island will recognize gay marriages performed out-of-state, but won’t offer them locally. California briefly legalized gay marriage then rescinded it, after a citizens’ ballot initiative (Proposition 8) rolled it back in 2008. Many states explicitly banned gay marriage. Recent studies — some scientific, some subjective — have revealed a continuing migration of gay Americans into mainstream, middle-American life. The queer scene is no longer found in just the obvious gay Meccas like San Francisco and New York City. While still on the list of Gayest Cities in America, they're being joined by unlikely candidates such as Columbus, Austin and Iowa City.

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Operation Orange-tip: 2021 The Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines) is a common and beautiful butterfly, typically emerging late March or early April. The males, with their bright orange colouration, wander widely and, to many of us, herald the start of spring. My recently updated digital atlas of the county's butterflies has revealed the patchy distribution of this species in Montgomeryshire. This Spring, I need your help to better understand where this charismatic butterfly occurs in the county and to help fill in holes in its distribution map (below). All records are helpful but finding the butterfly in new areas (or places where it has not been seen for many years) would be particularly exciting. If you are able to explore new areas, remember to stick to public footpaths or gain the landowner's permission. Even if you don't manage to spot an Orange-tip, details of any other butterflies you may see will be extremely helpful, as the true distributions of most of our county's butterflies are also poorly known. I've set up an iRecord Activity for 'Operation Orange-tip' and you can submit your sightings directly using You can view other records that have been submitted for the project, allowing you to track the progress of the 2021 sightings in real-time. Alternatively, please send your sightings directly to the county recorder by email (see Contact page if you don't have my email), and these records will be manually added to the project (please remember to include a date, OS grid reference, and a site name that can be found on a map, e.g. nearest village, for any sightings). It will be fascinating to see how many squares we can record the species in during 2021, as well as hopefully find this butterfy in some new places. Records submitted through Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust/Biodiversity Information Service's casual recording form, Butterfly Conservation's smartphone app or the Garden Butterfly Survey are also welcomed, though these will not be added to the iRecord Activity in real-time. A high resolution and zoomable distribution map for Orange-tip can be downloaded here: Distribution maps for all the butterfly species found in Montgomeryshire and general information about butterfly recording can be found in the following document: Butterflies of Montgomeryshire: a digital atlas. 5th edition. (2021).

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In this 2017 UCT Summer School Series, Dr Peter Ardington (BVSc SAVC) presents on “A Brown History of the World ~ Part 1”, where he discusses and presents on the history of mankind’s arrogance and sense of self-importance which has driven and is driving mankind’s care and more importantly lack thereof, into an unsustainable dilemma. This two-part presentation will explore and analyse the environmentally negative influence of people from the emergence of our species, between 200,000 and 400, 000 years ago, up to the present. There is a wide selection of forest, jungle, fresh and salt water, desert and tundra environments, however, we will be focusing on grasslands in general, because we are a bipedal, upright walking species of grassland primate, dependent on the grasslands for most of what supports us. 8 million years ago, two important changes reached a critical tipping point on earth, developing over time, being a) carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reached an all-time low after 300 million years of exuberant forest growth and b) the drying out of large areas of the planet due to cooling from 30 million years ago to 8 million years ago. The significance of these changes at that tipping point in time, was that those two changes were ‘hostile’ to trees who prefer high CO2 in the atmosphere and wet conditions, the term ‘tropical rain forest’ applies – whereas, grasses on other hand tolerate low CO2 and dry conditions very well, growing right up to the edges of deserts. This change put a great deal of pressure on various forms of life, particularly on Africa’s primates, which were all forest dwellers and as a result of adaptation, mutation, selection and extinction of various species, a common ancestor emerged. A common ancestor to today’s three surviving species, i.e Humans, Chimpanzee and Bonobo. Watch further.. on this fascinating presentation about, amongst others, a variety of environmentally negative outcomes such as human-induced extinctions, deforestation, soil erosion and desertification, hunter-gatherer influence, agricultural revolution/era, mass faunicide (1840CE), etc. A brief history of the past twelve thousand (12,000) years with emphasis on the change to agriculture and city based civilisations. (See Part 2 here : http://www.motherchannel.com/environmental-dilemma-past-present-future-part-2/)

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History The plasma membrane (PM) is certainly a compartment of significant interest because cell surface area proteins influence how a cell interacts using its neighbours and its own extracellular environment. analysis of activities adding to the content from the PM sub-proteome we Rabbit Polyclonal to AML1. searched for to adapt 2PAP to the invertebrate model to supply a solid PM isolation way of Drosophila. Outcomes We present that 2PAP alone will not remove contaminating endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondrial membrane completely. However a book combination of thickness gradient centrifugation plus 2PAP leads to a solid PM preparation. To show the utility of the technique we isolated PM from journey heads and effectively discovered 432 proteins using MudPIT which 37% are essential membrane proteins from all compartments. From the 432 proteins 22 have already been previously assigned towards the PM area and an additional 34% are unassigned to any area and represent applicants for assignment towards the PM. The rest have previous tasks to various other compartments. Conclusion A combined mix of thickness gradient centrifugation and 2PAP leads to a solid high purity PM planning from Drosophila something neither technique can perform alone. This novel planning should place the groundwork for the proteomic analysis from the PM in various hereditary backgrounds in Drosophila. Our outcomes also recognize NMS-873 two key guidelines in this process: The marketing of membrane partitioning in the PEG/Dextran mix and careful selection of the right lectin for the affinity purification part of light of variants in mass membrane lipid structure and glycosylation patterns respectively. This true points just how for even more adaptations into other systems. History The plasma membrane (PM) and its own associated protein play a significant role in identifying what sort of cell interacts using its neighbours aswell as how it responds to the different parts of and circumstances in its extracellular environment. Being a reflection of the a lot more than 50% of the existing drug targets NMS-873 rest on the cell surface area . The quantity of a proteins on the cell surface area depends upon its price of delivery internalization recycling and degradation. Each one of these variables are at the mercy of change during regular physiological adjustments advancement varying environmental affects and pathological circumstances . Certainly to monitor such adjustments via total proteins level when the top pool may be the energetic population would cover up key regulatory adjustments that occur from motion to and from various other NMS-873 sub-cellular compartments. Hence it is vital to develop methods that let the effective research of the top pool specifically. The task for isolation from the PM NMS-873 is certainly its low plethora – 10% or much less of the mobile membrane with regards to the tissues type – that’s conveniently overwhelmed by high plethora compartments like the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Several ways to isolate plasma membranes can be found and each provides its weaknesses and strengths. Thickness gradient centrifugation separates organelles and biomolecules based on their buoyant densities. Although this leads to fractionation commonalities in membrane thickness inevitably result in an overlap between mobile compartments (analyzed in ). Immunoaffinity purification using antibodies against cell surface area proteins continues to be utilized to isolate plasma membranes from rat liver organ and mouse livers with fairly low contaminants from various other compartments . Nevertheless this method depends upon the option of an excellent antibody to an individual proteins and is hence apt to be tissues particular and biased towards a particular PM area in polarized cells. Global surface area labeling with biotin and isolation of biotinylated surface area proteins by using streptavidin continues to be utilized before (analyzed in ). Financial firms not really a practical way of plasma membrane isolation from a complete organism or NMS-873 organ. Lately aqueous two-phase affinity partitioning (2PAP) provides emerged as a good strategy to isolate plasma membranes from many resources [7-11]. In this technique plasma NMS-873 membrane is certainly first partitioned in to the polyethylene glycol (PEG) level of the two-phase PEG/Dex program then selectively taken in to the dextran stage through the lectin whole wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) combined towards the dextran to choose for membrane formulated with glycosylated proteins. It really is a desirable objective to mix 2PAP.

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Put simply, the company has broadly expanded choices in how to access and pay for Autodesk software. It’s never been more cost effective to get started with virtually no up-front capital costs, and to quickly ramp up projects using industry-leading Autodesk software. For start-ups, monthly, quarterly or annual rental plans open up all kinds of new possibilities. Hear from these California-based entrepreneurs to see what access to the best 3D design tools might mean for their business. Though from completely different industries, they share a common need for flexible workflows and collaboration amongst international teams. Richard Hatfield, CEO and Charlie Bliss, Designer at Lightning Motorcycle, leaders in electric motorcycle design chat about sustainability and optimizing productivity. Their electric superbike just won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race in Colorado by a remarkable :21 seconds! Rebar, a San Francisco art and design studio is rethinking and remaking cities through the concept of parklets. Learn how they are collaborating with artists through the language of design. For more details on the new rental plans, visit www.autodesk.com/pay-as-you-go.

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Since launching our first Autodesk Forma capabilities into the market, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about naming. Specifically, the difference between the first set of Forma capabilities we have in-market and our future AECO industry cloud that we announced at Autodesk University in September 2022. I will explain by answering some of the questions we have received. What is behind the Autodesk Forma name? Autodesk Forma is a big, ambitious project to reimagine how the AECO industry works across all disciplines and phases of Building Information Modeling (BIM)–planning, design, construction, and operations. And Forma is not just for buildings, it will expand to address the infrastructure and water industries. As we build out Forma, you’ll hear us talking about our big vision for this industry cloud, while also talking about our in-market capabilities. What is Autodesk’s approach to building out Forma? Our plan is to expand Forma capabilities over time. This multi-year journey begins with building the data backbone necessary to support today’s customers using products like AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil3D, as well as those working with our commercial Autodesk Forma offering. We have already started on this journey with Autodesk Docs, which will be expanded with granular data capabilities and become the data backbone for Autodesk Forma. As we build new Forma capabilities, we will focus on unlocking value and insights from project data. Our approach is focused on outcomes, of which sustainability is a priority, driving an open ecosystem via data and application APIs and removing complexity for the user. We will also connect our existing products to Autodesk Docs via our Autodesk AEC data model, enabling hybrid workflows across Forma, other Autodesk offerings, and third-party applications. What is in-market for Autodesk Forma today? Today, Autodesk Forma is a web application focused on planning and early-stage building and site design. It has its origins in Spacemaker and FormIt. The first set of capabilities targets the early-stage planning and design process with automations and AI-powered insights that: - Ease project set up and offload repetitive tasks; - Simplify the exploration of design concepts, making it possible to work with many different proposals at the same time; and - Evaluate environmental qualities (like wind, microclimate, sunlight/daylight) surrounding a building site, giving architects time to focus on creative solutions. We are already driving outcomes by leveraging AI/machine learning and granular data with this first release. Early and better access to contextual site data also leads to more sustainable and accurate outcomes. Based on what is in-market today, is Forma just for architects? No, Forma is not just for architects, but I can see how customers might assume that to be the case. While we are starting with workflows for architects, this is only the beginning of the breadth we need to cover the entire BIM process. What does the in-market Forma capability tell me about the future Forma industry cloud? There are attributes you will see in the current Forma capability that are key principles for the Forma industry cloud as well. A few of these are: - Outcome focused: integrated analyses (driven by machine learning) provide decision support. - Collaborative: easy to share work and collaborate in teams and with stakeholders. - Open: customers and third parties can connect and extend Forma data and capabilities. Why not call the in-market capability Forma Planning or Forma Concept or even something different than just Forma? This was debated heavily and there was no perfect answer. With just one set of capabilities in the market, giving it a suffix felt redundant, especially while we are still trying to establish the Forma brand. However, not differentiating the name between the industry cloud and first set of capabilities might imply that Forma is limited. I have also heard from many customers that it is frustrating when we rename our products. So, we kept it simple and will expand the Forma naming framework as new capabilities get released. Continuing to engage We welcome feedback from customers as we continue along our journey towards Autodesk Forma, our future AECO industry cloud. Here are the best ways for you to stay informed and engaged: - Join the Forma Community Forum to ask questions, find answers, and meet the development team (sign up is required); - Subscribe to the Autodesk Forma blog to stay updated on new features, resources, and updates as we continue to build our AECO industry cloud; and - Bookmark the Forma page for easy access to the latest information, including customer stories.

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Sales people are enthusiastic – rightfully so – and therefore would take Bid / No Bid decisions with the heart. Decisions with the heart are normally good for motivation. And this is essential to fight hard on a tender with lots of strong competitors. But should we really follow (only) the heart? And are all the hearts of the team beating in tune? Certainly not! Bidding is an expensive activity. Companies have to control the costs of this “overhead” activity to remain competitive. Consequently, resources are limited and choices have to be made. A bit of objectivity in making the choices is more than welcome. Typically, companies organize a Bid / No Bid meeting before starting to work. In the following post, we had explained how Contract Risk Scoring can help you: To Bid or Not to Bid – That is the question Given the current market conditions, it is tempting for businesses to submit a proposal for every opportunity that they become aware of. Such a simplistic approach is often not the best use of finite resources or one that will lead to securing the package of work. The following are some key considerations when deciding whether to bid or not to bid: - Why do we want to do this package of work? - Is it a strategically important opportunity for us in terms of customer or market? - Does the work have a future? Is it commercially viable? Is it funded? - Do we have the best people available to successfully deliver the work? - Is it a commercially attractive package of work for us? - Are the customer’s expectations of cost and schedule achievable? - If a competitive bid, how many competitors are there? - What will the proposal cost to prepare? - What happens if we do NOT bid? - Have we undertaken proper risk assessments for the work and for our business should we secure the work? These considerations are a useful starting point for the type of questions / analysis which needs to be undertaken before a decision to bid or not to bid is taken. AfiTaC.com is the blog on commercial and contractual subjects for the Project Businesses (Construction, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewable, Water Supply & Sanitation, etc). Its objective is to stimulate reflection, learning, convergence to balanced contracts and positive dispute resolution. You can subscribe to our newsletter by writing to “[email protected]”. You can also connect to our LinkedIn page. Engagement with the readers is what keeps us going. So, don’t hesitate to exchange with us by commenting here below, liking our publication on LinkedIn and writing to us “[email protected]”.

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Thank you for reading the news about Saudi, Scottish universities sign deal to boost collaboration and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - Saudi Arabia calls for end to bloodshed and Israeli military escalation in Gaza: Finance minister RIYADH: Saudi Arabia demands an end to Israeli military operations and bloodshed in Gaza, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan reiterated during a G20 virtual summit on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Jadaan, who represented the Kingdom at the summit, emphasized the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He said that Israel’s violence in Gaza violated international law and had resulted in one of history’s worst humanitarian catastrophes. He said that Israel’s violations of international law and UN resolutions jeopardized the international system’s credibility and could have far-reaching consequences. The minister reiterated Saudi Arabia’s strong stance against the targeting of civilians, infrastructure, residential areas and medical facilities in Gaza, as well as its concern about the displacement of Palestinians from the besieged enclave. Saudi Arabia reiterated its call for an immediate cease-fire and an unimpeded flow of humanitarian and medical supplies to Gaza. The Kingdom advocated a long-term peaceful solution that guaranteed the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.The virtual summit, held under India’s presidency, served as a follow-up to the in-person G20 summit held in New Delhi in September. Other discussions focused on the role of multilateral banks in development, climate action, green financing, technological transformation, digital infrastructure and women’s empowerment. During the summit, Al-Jadaan emphasized the importance of global cooperation in addressing climate change, as well as the need to leverage cutting-edge technologies, such as the circular carbon economy approach, to effectively manage carbon emissions and achieve climate goals. Al-Jadaan also highlighted the issue of rising global debt and the growing pressures that many countries are facing. These were the details of the news Saudi, Scottish universities sign deal to boost collaboration for this day. We hope that we have succeeded by giving you the full details and information. To follow all our news, you can subscribe to the alerts system or to one of our different systems to provide you with all that is new. It is also worth noting that the original news has been published and is available at Arab News and the editorial team at AlKhaleej Today has confirmed it and it has been modified, and it may have been completely transferred or quoted from it and you can read and follow this news from its main source.

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Take about thirty people in charge of mountain environment education in the Alpine protected areas and draw them deep into an Alpine valley for 3 days, at an altitude of 1,800 m, in a refuge with neither Internet connection nor telephone network. Once there, encourage them to exchange and collaborate in a Workshop about their day-to-day work; sprinkle with curiosity, good humour and work in the open. What will result? An explosive force, made up of creativity, a willingness to share skills and experiences, a desire to establish links, to face up to the challenges and priorities of mountain environment education, to valorise one’s experiences and learn from each other. Such was the experience shared by about thirty participants from the 6 Alpine countries during the 4th “Mountain Environmental Education in the Alpine Protected Areas” International Workshop, which was held in the Refuge de Bayasse in the Mercantour National Park (France) from 18th to 20th October 2016. The participants, most of whom are long-term members of the “Mountain Environmental Education” Working Group, had the opportunity for exchanging and sharing , but also for working together on various themes (e.g. “biophilia”, visitor centres, educational messages and the attitudes of young people towards parks…) and on collective projects currently in progress. Notably, one main event was devoted to the “Youth at the Top” initiative which originated from this group: the assessment of the 2016 edition was followed by reflection about improving and perpetuating the operation and preparing the editions to follow. Throughout the meeting the participants helped to finalise the “The Alps in my Backpack” teaching tool (a large format map of the Alps printed on fabric) which will have its first outings in the field in 2017. A Common Quest: How to (re) establish Links between Young People and Nature One of the guiding principles of some of the informal debates and workshops was the question as to how the link youth-nature can be (re) established .This question was approached from several angles: from the role played by the mountain environment educator and from the message they can carry, to the role of teachers and the structure of school curricula. “This subject has been a topic of discussion in the French education group for several years,” declared Isabelle Roux, the Head of the Educ’Alpes Network. “For our network, mountain education rests on 3 pillars: encouraging youngsters to enjoy contact with nature, favouring games and free times, and creating experiences from mountain slope”. A vision which ALPARC shares entirely. Thus the workshop was the opportunity for discovering and trying out innovative approaches in non-formal education. This was the case during the field workshop devoted to interpretation and led by Markus Blank of the Gesäuse National Park (Austria), representing the Interpret Europe association. Heritage interpretation is an approach where the goal is to provide a different way of seeing and a deeper understanding through first-hand experience of sites, objects or events linked to a particular heritage. It is very widespread in the United States and has been growing popular in Europe over the past few years. The results of the meetings: a report, PowerPoints, shared resources, photos, etc. are being made available progressively as they become available on the ALPARC extranet, in the workspace devoted to this working group. www.alparc.org/extranet A big thank you to those who took part, to all who helped to make the workshops so lively and notably the Mercantour National Park for their enthusiastic hosting! The Workshop was organised by ALPARC in partnership with Educ’Alpes and the Mercantour National Park and was funded by the Principality of Monaco. These meetings are held every two years: rendezvous in autumn 2018 in Italy or Slovenia! Further information: http://www.mercantour.eu/index.php/accueil-eedd/actualites With the support of the Principality of Monaco:

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Does Womanhood and Ambition Really Exist in Nigeria? (L.A. McKeown, 2020) “We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls, you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful. Otherwise, you would threaten the man” -Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Who is your role model? They ask as if there is a perfect example of someone I could emulate around me? As a young woman raised within a community where being successful feels like a destination for the only perfect people, I have constantly studied the women figure around with these constant questions in mind “Are they living the goals and dreams they had as young women or has womanhood and motherhood robbed them of those aspirations” “Are they the perfect examples of role models?” “I mean, they do not have big titles?” “They are mothers who have accepted what society gave to them?” “Are they fighting for what they believe, or has life just happened?” A role model is a person someone identifies as a person they can gain inspiration from and emulate specific characteristics from (Australia’s National Career Information Service, 2021). Synonyms being hero, heroine, idol, and icon. Based on this definition and the various examples fellow students give when asked who their role models are, the women around me were no close to being role models. I mean, they do not look successful, nor were they a big deal, nor do they have a description of who I hope to be, but why do I feel this way? Suppose you know that feeling that comes with constant correction on who you are meant to be. In that case, I believe you will understand where I am coming from when I say it felt like the women around me did not feel confident enough to own their space; from a young age, my mum and aunt constantly corrected me on how to eat, what to do and what not to do, the amount of food that seemed alright and most importantly who I was going to be for him, I mean they were taught to live for their husband. In the country I come from, Nigeria, womanhood ended up at who you are to your husband and the kind of mother you are to your children. It always felt as if the women around accepted who they were meant to be for society’s sake. Furthermore, I have never seen my mum ask or question certain things; I have not asked her why it is that way or if she is satisfied but really, who can be satisfied with all that is offered to them without question. I do not mean to say my mum is mute or does not have a life. I have never seen her live life for herself, which has led to my constant worry about being a mother, wife, or woman in general. So does womanhood and motherhood rob you of being who you hope to be? or is it just wrong in general to have aspirations and dreams as a woman? Womanhood is beyond the physical body parts; It is a state of mind as well as a social commitment; women serve as a moral compass and sounding board for spouses, friends, and family; women believe in fighting for what is right (Dr. Logan Levkoff, 2011). It is quite iconic to know that in Nigeria, you become a woman when you begin your menstrual flow; It brings smiles to the faces of your loved ones and joy to their hearts knowing that at one point in life, you can be given to a man in marriage and then bear children for him. In Nigerian definition, womanhood is being fit enough to live for another person, in this case, your children or husband. In 2015 Florence Warmate, after a book club meeting where they discussed Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “We Should All Be Feminists,” decided to embark on a journey of exploring challenges facing women; she started a tweet using the hashtag #BeingFemaleinNigeria and soon, a lot of people began to respond from this experiment, various women spoke about the stereotypes they faced within their families and in the workspace (BBC Trending, 2015). According to the world bank blog, as of 2011, 17 million adult women in Nigeria were neither working nor studying (The work of women in Nigeria, 2016), I mean who wants to invest in a person who one day is going to live their life for someone else, the thought that girls, upon marriage, join their husband’s family and take with them the benefits of education, makes parents have little incentives to bear the costs of educating their daughters (King & M. Anne Hill, 1995). You know I love this quote from one of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Ted’s talks, “We should all be Feminist,” in this particular talk. She talks about being female within Nigerian society. This Ted talk was from years back; however, many of the issues she highlighted are still relevant today. She said, “We say to girls, you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful. Otherwise, you would threaten the man. Because I am female, I am expected to aspire to marriage. I am expected to make my life choices always keeping in mind that marriage is the most important” (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Quotes (Author of Americanah), 2020). In Nigerian societies, womanhood is associated with compromise; many women and girls from the early stage of life have been told to let go of various things to satisfy others’ needs, in most cases boys and men. As of 2018, seventy percent of Nigerian women were married. This seventy percent included women from the ages of 15 to 49 years were married, and from the remaining 30 percent, 25 percent never married (Nigeria: marital status of women Statista, 2018). For those 25 percent of unmarried, many of them have endured pity and blame for their situation. In Nigeria, singleness beyond marriage age for women is seen as wrong, many of these women are called women with the worst of behavior, their love for self cost them their happiness, quote on quote, marriage, they were too ambitious, they have pride, and that is why a man can’t marry them. The sigma is then for you to have ambition, live your life and have dreams, then you become a strong-headed proud woman who no man can control. So then the question is, were my aunt and mother wrong for living by society standard? No, I do not think so, but then my worry is why do most women live at peace with society and others at the expense of losing themselves, why do most womanhood and motherhood steal from women’s ambition, dreams, and personal goals? (World Bank Report, 2019) The limitations and stereotypes put in place by society do not only affect personally identity crises but also plays out how women are able to contribute to society, in a survey done by the Global Women Entrepreneur Leadership Scorecard in 2015 Nigeria ranked high in terms of women who believe they have the skills to become entrepreneurs, but last in terms of ‘economic climate’ for women (2015 Global Women Entrepreneur Leaders Scorecard Executive Summary, 2015) and this in terms affect the livelihood of women in Nigeria. Another aspect to consider is that many women leave the workforce just because according to society women can not balance the two out and therefore she has to choose what is most important to her. Globally 46.9% of all women participated in the labor force (Statistical Overview of Women in Global Workplaces: Catalyst Quick Take, 2020). That’s to show how many of these limitations affect the representation of women. In spite of the societal focus that has limited women in Nigeria we have seen women on the raise who have then become role models to other women within the society for example Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Finance Minister and Vice President of the World Bank, and Dr. Obiagele Ekwesili, former Education Minister and Head of the World Bank’s African Educational Project are among those who have broken the glass ceiling in their contributions to Nigeria’s economic and educational development (Nefi Ainesi Wole-Abu, 2018). More like the women that spoke about their experiences in 2015 using twitter many women need to begin to speak about the struggles of womanhood in Nigeria, it is also important that women speak about how these constructs within the society affect their goals and aspirations, it is not going to be a one day process of changing these beliefs systems. So it is essential that women begin to speak up starting with our immediate community about their struggles, hopes, and ambitions, but most important be role models to each other. Identify your struggles, be conscious and confident to share your stories. BBC Trending. (2015, July). What it means to be female in Nigeria. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-33239356 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Quotes (Author of Americanah). (2020). Goodreads.com. https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/19992417.Chimamanda_Ngozi_Adichie Dr. Logan Levkoff. (2011, December 9). The True Meaning of Womanhood. HuffPost; HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/womanhood_b_1135555 Investments in Gender Equality in Croatia Will Increase Opportunities for All, Says World Bank Report. (2019). World Bank. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2019/03/22/investments-in-gender-equality-in-croatia-will-increase-opportunities-for-all-says-world-bank-report L.A. McKeown. (2020, July 21). Race and Gender Bias May Sway Decisions in Advanced HF Care. TCTMD.com; TCTMD.com. https://www.tctmd.com/news/race-and-gender-bias-may-sway-decisions-advanced-hf-care myfuture – Australia’s National Career Information Service | myfuture. (2021). Myfuture. https://myfuture.edu.au/assist-others/what-is-a-role-model Nefi Ainesi Wole-Abu. (2018). Nigerian Women, Memories of the Past and Visions of the Future through the Communication Narratives of the Media. Global Media Journal, 16(31), 1–7. https://www.globalmediajournal.com/open-access/nigerian-women-memories-of-the-past-and-visions-of-the-future-through-the-communication-narratives-of-the-media.php?aid=87196 Statistical Overview of Women in Global Workplaces: Catalyst Quick Take. (2020a). Catalyst. https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-the-workforce-global/ monde, L. (2020, July 28). VIE Magazine. VIE Magazine. http://viemagazine.com/article/le-monde-melissa-koby-art/ 2015 Global Women Entrepreneur Leaders Scorecard Executive Summary. (2015).26.https://i.dell.com/sites/doccontent/corporate/secure/en/Documents/2015-GWEL-Scorecard-Executive-Summary.pdf

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Possibly you just need that added storage room or possibly need storage space for a total 4 room house. Self storage units are a really hassle-free option to all your storage issues that you might face in your house, service, or each time the season changes. Whether you have actually just bought a new auto or have excess belongings at home, self storage space systems can store your belongings till the moment is appropriate for them to come back the house. Numerous sorts of storage space units are readily available at a series of costs as well as for different uses. In order to choose the one, finest matched to your requirements, you first need to discover your demands, carefully. Below is a listing of various sorts of devices that you might consider as per your needs. Whether you are scaling down and require to place some furnishings in storage space, store additional supply, service records, call for some extra area around the workplace, such devices can be used by both public as well as company fields. You can also use a device for your short term short-term requirements such as home remodels or houses available for sale without minimal stay called for. A climate controlled device is one more technical improvement which keeps beneficial temperature inside the system and protects your belongings such as electronic appliances, art work, important precious jewelry and craftwork from damages because of extreme climate condition. A climate regulated technology keeps a look at the weather as well as checks it 24 X 7. The automobile Storage 85027 center allows you to park the rvs, sports utility Lorries and also watercrafts inside the unit. In situation of no garage, an automobile unit can be a benefit. Aside from keeping your common vehicle, you can also keep your extra automobile like a luxury yacht or RV. Besides numerous sorts of storage space units, a great deal of storage centers provides superior safety systems which leave you really feeling guaranteed that your belongings are risk-free. They are open typically 24/7 so you can access your products face to face in case of that eleventh hour emergency situation. For further information on self storage space systems, browse the web and also search self-storage devices complied with by your city or wanted location and to make your experience a lot more enjoyable, make certain to have a look at the dimensions to guarantee you are receiving optimum worth for your cash.

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The late matriarch of Los Angeles environmental groups, Dorothy Green, wrote a book that focuses on Southern California water and water agencies: Managing Water: Avoiding Crisis in California. If you live in the city of Los Angeles, you have 5 commissioners to the LADWP Commission and 5 representatives appointed to the master wholesaler, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), all appointed by the Mayor. Some other cities have their own water departments and are members of MWD, as are many water agencies. Each city/agency has appointees to MWD, however you can run for seats on the local water district/agency that you get your water from. I came to the little town of Ojai in Ventura county with a history of running municipal water conservation programs, most recently working with Pasadena Water and Power as a drought coordinator. We were at the end of a 6 year drought and I started working for Patagonia, a clothing company with a social and environmental ethic in Ventura, who hired me to review either ocean desalination or connecting to the state water project as water supply options. I recommended neither. My recommendation focused on maximizing local water resources: recycled water, increasing water conservation both urban and agricultural and better groundwater management.When the local water agency, the regional wholesaler Casitas Municipal Water District cut its funding to the county’s water conservation budget, I decided to run for a seat on the water board. Turns out, a long time citrus farmer in Ojai had held the seat since he was appointed when his father died in office. I had been working for a reluctant candidate for Congress and was filled with energy to campaign. With a lot of foot leather, some campaign literature, a few signs and support from the community, I won!. Then the fun began. I served with long time board members who included a shoe repair owner, a used car salesman, a wholesaler grocer and a county fire captain. It took almost two years to convince a majority on the board to vote for conservation, based on my fiscal conservatism and knowledge of water issues. I was then appointed to the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency, where I became the president of the board by default. This occurred as we were implementing metering and monitoring of farmers wells, an unknown in California at the time. Needless to say, this was met with quite a bit of resistance which included the windows in my car smashed and house being broken into. Things eventually cooled , after a friend and water board member of a county water agency to the north came down to facilitate. We were able to finally map the groundwater aquifer for a small valley whose Chumash name means the nest. I spent 4 years on the two water boards, attending numerous water meetings across the state. It is amazing how many meetings there are. I learned not only about water policy and politics but finance and governance. You are paid a stipend for 10 meetings and mileage for travel. It is a great opportunity. I am telling my story as just one example to show if I could run and win then anyone can. I encourage others to run for water boards in their communities; represent the diversity of your community, get a seat at the table, don’t allow private interests to make all the decisions, the younger generation and more women are needed. The best way to prepare is to attend your water district/agency meetings.Pay attention to water campaigns from the Angeles Chapter and attend our water committee meetings. These water agencies don’t just have the ability to set water rates but also assign property taxes to cover their costs. These are important decisions that affect everyone’s pocket, flora, fauna, the ocean, marine life, the environment and people. Get involved with water! The Water Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of every month.

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Trees are a beautiful addition to our landscapes and provide environmental benefits. However, they can threaten our homes and safety if not properly maintained. Tree-related emergencies can result in property damage, personal injuries, and even loss of life. To prevent such incidents, homeowners can take preventative steps to help guarantee their trees’ health and stability. Regular Tree Inspections Hire certified arborists to inspect your trees thoroughly at least once a year. Regular tree inspections are crucial for identifying potential risks and ensuring the overall health of your trees. An arborist can assess the structural integrity of the trees, identify signs of decay or disease, and recommend appropriate actions. Early detection of issues can help prevent tree failures and mitigate potential emergencies. Pruning and Trimming Pruning and trimming are essential maintenance practices that reduce the risk of falling branches and promote tree health. Regularly remove dead branches to prevent them from falling unexpectedly. Trim branches too close to your house, power lines, or other structures. Proper pruning techniques, such as crown raising or thinning, can improve tree structure and reduce wind resistance, making trees less likely to topple during storms. Tree Support Systems Installing tree support systems can help prevent emergencies for trees with weak or compromised structures. Cables and braces can support weak branches or multiple trunks, reducing the risk of failure. However, it is crucial to consult with an arborist who can determine the appropriate type and placement of support systems for your trees. Healthy tree roots require a well-drained soil that provides adequate nutrients and oxygen. To promote healthy root growth, homeowners should take care of their soil. Avoid excessive compaction around the base of trees as compacted soil can hinder root development. Mulching around the base of trees helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. However, not piling mulch against the trunk is important as it can promote disease and insect infestations. Watering and Fertilizing Proper watering and fertilizing practices are vital for maintaining tree health and preventing emergencies. Water your trees to encourage deep root growth. Avoid overwatering as it can lead to shallow root systems and make trees more susceptible to wind damage. Consult with an arborist or local extension service to determine the specific watering needs of the tree species in your area. Fertilize trees according to their requirements to ensure they receive adequate nutrients for optimal growth and strength. Storms can be a significant threat to the stability of trees. Homeowners should take proactive measures to prepare their trees for severe weather conditions. Inspect your trees before storm season, looking for signs of weakness or damage. Remove dead or weak branches that strong winds could break. Consider pruning back branches that overhang your house or utility lines. If a storm is approaching, secure any outdoor furniture or structures that could become projectiles in high winds. Preventing tree-related emergencies requires proactive measures and regular maintenance. Storm preparedness is crucial to minimize potential damage during severe weather events. Homeowners can protect their homes and property from tree-related emergencies by following these proactive measures. If you’re a Wilmington, NC, resident, consult with A+ Tree & Landscaping for professional emergency tree services.

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Written by Gavin Ramsay A number of Armagh astronomers travelled this week to the University of Warwick in England to take part in the first `in-person’ UK National Astronomy Meeting since 2019. Over 800 people participated either in person or remotely. For many PhD students it was the first big meeting they had been to. From Armagh, Erin, Chris, Kerem, Gautham, Rok and Nived all gave presentations either in-person or remotely. The five days of the meeting were split into ‘plenary’ sessions which were open to all and a series of ‘parallel’ meetings which were more specialist. Lunch time sessions were devoted to topics such as Diversity in Astronomy, Sci-Art and Careers. Evening events included the keenly anticipated Football tournament (I believe the team from QUB won!) and a trip to Kenilworth Castle. The initial results from JWST were amongst the plenary sessions. Some of the images were very impressive, as was the technological achievement of bringing such a hugely difficult project to a successful start. However, my view is that it is the spectra from star forming regions; galaxies (both near and far) and exoplanets, which will provide the real scientific interest. George Efstathiou from Cambridge asked, ‘Do We Have a Standard Model of Cosmology?’ The answer was … ‘yes’ … ‘but’ … we don’t understand inflation, dark matter or dark energy. Moreover, is the Lambda Cold Dark Matter model just a fitting function (and not telling us anything)? In George’s view, there hasn’t been a paradigm shift for 40 years since the development of inflation which predicts the universe rapidly expanded in very earliest fraction of a second after the big bang. His ‘best bet’ would be the detection or discovering the nature of dark matter. Other talks which stood out (at least for me) was Richard Horne from British Antarctic Survey who outlined the effects of Space Weather on satellites. In the 1980’s many high-profile satellites failed and insurers found it difficult to assess risk. They started giving contracts to Solar and Plasma Physicists to help. He noted that many low earth satellites (starlink etc) have been launched in recent years during Solar minimum and will be interesting to see how they survive during the approaching Solar maximum. Finally, it was great to see work from the Gravitational Wave community which is generating more complex waveforms which are needed to better model the data expected from the next Ligo/Virgo observation runs starting the Spring of next year. Finally, but perhaps most importantly, it was great to see many friends and colleagues in the `real world’ for the first time since before the pandemic. I’ve seen many on Zoom every week, some several times a week, and saw at least one new colleague for the first time in person. However, the biggest shock was to remember how tall many of them were … either that or I’m getting even smaller … (everyone appears to be the same size on Zoom!). I did hear someone telling a colleague they didn’t recognise them without their usual background …. Before next year’s UK NAM at Cardiff, there will be the Irish NAM at Dunsink in Sept this year, where Astronomers from AOP will be taking part.

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The Tencent Mobile Framework (TMF) solution is perfectly positioned to help the UAE in its journey to digitize its cities, said Dan Hu, Vice President of Tencent Cloud International for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As part of the panel session at the 12th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) held by AIM Foundation on May 10, Hu stressed the critical role of a cloud-based unified app ecosystem in modernizing digital public services and driving the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). From our partners: During the session, titled Future Cities: Tapping into New Technologies and Navigating Transformational Technologies of the Future, he called attention to developing a strong, thriving digital ecosystem being a key to sustaining smart cities. Hu also said that cloud technologies has been, and will continue to be, fundamental and essential to the digital transformation journey, especially for businesses and governments that look to improve service efficiency and drive better engagement amongst customers and residents. “Tencent Cloud is positioned to serve as the partner of choice for smart city transformation in the GCC. Seamless access to online citizen-centric public services is possible via an ecosystem platform, where apps, websites, online services and offerings can be integrated and operated under to offer a holistic service experience.” Gulf states are increasingly focused on modernizing their public services as a means to realize their national visions. A robust digital infrastructure is fundamental to achieving economic diversification, sustainable development, and foreign direct investment (FDI). Tencent Cloud possesses more than two decades of ecosystem-building experience in the consumer internet space, supporting the largest communication and social application in China, Weixin/WeChat, serving over 1.3 billion monthly active users. “Backed by our cloud capabilities and proven track records in digitalizing public services, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the public and businesses in the Gulf states,” Hu added. Tencent Cloud recognizes the need of digital transformation and has made the GCC a priority market as it expands internationally. The TMF drives the expansion of Tencent Cloud offerings in the region, offering an efficient, full-cycle support and management solution for mobile application ecosystem development with a wide range of applications from public service applications to gaming, e-sports, financial services and telecommunications. For example, Tencent Cloud joined hands with Guangdong’s Digital Government to bolster the province’s transition to e-governance. The company’s digital solutions had helped build a “Digital Guangdong Series” platform, featuring more than 1,800 livelihood services and functions for its citizens to access on a single digital platform. Hu shared that the initiative had improved the quality and efficiency of online government service capabilities for citizens in Guangdong. With a vision to become one of the world’s most advanced digital governments, the UAE is at the forefront of digital transformation. The UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025 aims to create a seamless and integrated user experience that is accessible to all citizens and residents, regardless of their location or physical abilities. This ambition underpins the need for robust and secure cloud capabilities that can enable access to public services through a singular digital gateway. In addition, Tencent’s local approach and strategic partnerships are aligned with the needs of the GCC governments to provide seamless and convenient public services. Tencent Cloud works with regional enterprise partners, namely Mobily, to optimize the operator’s IT architecture and assist Mobily in providing secure, stable, and flexible cloud solutions and services with an app integrated under one roof. Similarly, Tencent’s cloud services can be tailored to support enterprises, businesses and governments in building their digital ecosystem platform. Today, Tencent Cloud provides more than 400 technologies and connectivity solutions that support enterprise-grade digital transformation through its global infrastructure network, covering more than 26 geographic areas across five continents and 70 availability zones, with more than 2800 acceleration nodes. For enquiries, product placements, sponsorships, and collaborations, connect with us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Our humans need coffee too! Your support is highly appreciated, thank you!

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Getting outside is about having fun, right? We get so eager to hit the trail, take to the roads or water or put on our explorers cap and just take off. Too often we overlook things we should think about like weather awareness, sun protection and safety. The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association’s Outdoor EXPO held in conjunction with the Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful Earth Day on April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. wants to give you the chance to add safety and awareness to your outdoor adventures. Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association Board will be sponsoring the Sci-Quest Roaming Dome from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m. in the meeting room of the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center at the southwestern corner of Big Spring Memorial Park. Eager adventurers will be able to step inside and take a seat for Force 5, where extreme weather takes center stage in a full dome animated show. Adventurers will experience a forceful hurricane, a ripping tornado, and the most powerful storms in the solar system. So get ready to take cover for this exciting experience! Jason Simpson, WHNT News 19’s Chief Meteorologist, will be at the Outdoor EXPO 2015 answering your weather questions, questions about Storm Hunter 19, sharing how you can stay weather aware and meeting attendees. He joined the WHNT 19 team in January 2012. Raised in Holly Pond, Jason is no stranger to the Tennessee Valley. Jason has covered many weather events from hurricanes to tornadoes and blizzards. Jason was on the air April 27, 2011 and saw firsthand the magnitude of the destruction in different parts of Alabama including right here in Limestone County. After the storm he took action, volunteering in devastated areas to help people rebuild and where he couldn’t go, he sent supplies. When weather threatens the Tennessee Valley, Storm Hunter 19 heads into the heart of the communities impacted. This rolling observation station and live coverage vehicle keeps WHNT 19 meteorologist and viewers up-to-date on the latest conditions often as the storms and conditions are at their worse. Attendees can come take a close up look at Storm Hunter 19 at the Outdoor EXPO 2015 and learn more about how it’s taking action to keep you safe and weather aware. Relay for Life of Limestone County will be hosting a booth to raise awareness about sun safety, skin cancer and their goal to have more birthdays by fueling the search for a cure to cancer. This volunteer driven movement has many stories behind each person involved. Want to know what Relay for Life is and why it’s important? Stop by their booth at the Outdoor EXPO and ask them, “What is Relay and why do you Relay?” Imagine being in a rural part of Limestone County or anywhere in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee and needing to get to the hospital immediately. Now imagine a fully equipped helicopter with a medical team landing and then taking off to whisk you away to a life-saving facility within minutes rather than hours. This service is a reality with Air Evac Lifeteam and they will be at the Outdoor EXPO to share how you can benefit from their membership program. Emergency response vehicles from Ardmore Alabama/Tennessee Police and Fire Department will be on hand for attendees to see, ask questions about and take photos with. The Alabama State Highway Patrol will also have a vehicle and officer as well in attendance for the public to meet, speak with and snap photos with too. For more information on the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Outdoor EXPO 2015, please call 256-232-5411 or visit the Outdoor EXPO page at www.VisitAthensAL.com. For information about the Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful Earth Day, please call 256-233-8000 or visit www.KALBCares.com. By: Cayce Lee Social Media Specialist for the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association

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We see power struggles within relationships, groups of people and ideologies where a dormant well of unspoken boundaries were kept hidden. It’s easy to forget that when we don’t overtly express a boundary with another that there is room for misinterpretation of these unspoken boundaries. Telling someone how to respect you is not rude, it is an act of kindness towards yourself and them. Everyone has a different definition of what respect means to them, you have to convey that openly, plainly and direct or else there is room for miscommunication. The Aries Full Moon this year makes contact with Chiron, so the emotionality of this Moon is heightened and can feel like a stinging thorn in the side of the ego. It hurts to share how we feel, and it can bring us pain to have to create these walls between ourselves and those who do not respect our needs. 1 day after the Full Moon the Moon meets up with Mars in Aries, set yourself up for success now by writing down all the ways you have felt disrespected, unfairly treated, talked down to and make amends with it. Promise yourself from this point moving forward, that your friends, family and your bosses will know what your threshold is, so they are made aware whether or not they are encroaching on your emotional space. This is what the Full Moon in Aries is opening up for us, opportunities to confront old relationship wounds in order to move forward and heal where we have let ourselves down by not sticking up for our values, beliefs, space, territory, friends, what have you! Mercury turns Rx in Scorpio two weeks after the Full Moon in Aries, expect a well spring of hidden information to pour forth. Maybe you yourself have some secrets that you have been bursting at the seams to share. Whatever has been hidden will be revealed, the winged messenger moves through the netherworld sign Scorpio to dredge up past secrets and that which has been swept under the rug. If there is something you have been wanting to tell a friend or loved one that has just been eating you alive, now is the time to go on with it. Mercury is moving deep into the subconscious mind, purging what we have forgotten from years ago. This time of release should leave you with a lot less weight on your shoulders and a lot more room in your heart. The lightness from expelling our inner demons is a liberating act and one that the lord of karma, Saturn aids us with. Sometimes you have to cut to the chase, swift and sharp can be the least painful. Mars retrograde is making his way into a square with Pluto, the planet of the underworld and will meet this caretaker of ghosts just in time for Samhain celebrations. October 8/9th – 12/13th the two sync up and boy do the energies feel intense, one day after their meeting Mars makes an opposition with the Sun. The two masculine forces are battling it out for dominion over the territories. Heightened aggression and polarity are hard to miss. We may find that we become easily triggered by societal issues and polarizing political banter, “we can’t just sit around any longer” a message we hear loud and clear. Mars is the planet of brute force, the military, sexual drive and how we exert our force onto the world around us. On the personal level, this can be a time when the path of least resistance is the most productive and we may feel like we want to fight and act out, but that energy will only be turned around onto ourselves. The time for action is when Mars turns direct, it can feel like most of what we try to fight for is blocked in various ways so notice if the universe is telling you a big “NO”. But what we do find during this deep transit is the key information that we need in order to win the battle. Use the information wisely and take action with timed precision, otherwise excess energy can be wasted. Remember the lessons you learned during the Full Moon in Aries and the themes of Libra, remain strong, convicted and equanimous. Our lady Venus in Virgo remains in beautiful aspect to Mars, Lilith and the Moon throughout these heavy transits and offers us strength through grace. She moves out of Leo and into Virgo the day after the Full Moon, shifting the scales of justice towards service for those in need. We see more organized mobility around offering aid, food and services to the sick. Compassion for service industry folks and the nurses and doctors who have been taking care of our wellness all while risking/ sacrificing theirs. The issues around healthcare and wellness culminate when Venus makes an opposition to Neptune on October 17th / 18th just after the new Moon in Libra. Venus’s harmonious aspect to Lilith makes way for cunning and slick communication from the feminine point of view. She makes it hard to look away as she pierces the veil of false light. We see strong female leaders standing out and hitting directly where the weak spots are. There is a very confident and independent nature that comes out of feminine performances. How we as a society express love, sex and self-expression is praised as a liberating and progressive feat. We find creative solutions that can wow a crowd. On a personal level this will feel like a liberating time, of course with all of these heavy aspects forcing us to purge out what has been hidden, there is no question that the lightness of being outweighs the heaviness of conformity. 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THE B8 OF HOPE FAMILY In 2016, an inspiring tale unfolded in Geneva, as a close-knit circle of eight friends, hailing from diverse origins including Swiss, Canadian, Indian, Iranian, Israeli, and Palestinian backgrounds, embarked on a remarkable journey. This group represented a spectrum of faiths, including Jewish, Christian, and Muslim, yet united by a shared vision, they birthed what we now know as B8 of Hope. B8, intentionally pronounced “Beit” or “Bait,” resonates with the meaning of “home” in both Arabic and Hebrew, forging a bridge between languages and cultures. The number 8 holds significance, as it mirrors the count of the co-founders who formed an extraordinary alliance. Their inspiration was kindled by the words of Ali Abu Awwad, a steadfast advocate of nonviolence, who imparted a profound message: “Beyond the labels of pro-Israel or pro-Palestine, lies a greater calling. 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This unfortunately creates a climate of competition between peace-building NGOs and movements. Most organizations work in their own bubble and have limited interactions with their peers. B8 of Hope is creating a safe forum for our pool of grantees. They share values and goals, while working separately. Their diversity is an asset, their angles and perspectives can be complementary. Collaboration and partnership make their voice louder. Creating synergies and collaboration opportunities will be a momentous change that will boost the overall impact. This rule also applies to B8 of Hope and its partners in Switzerland, Europe, and the United States. - Polarization outside of Israel and Palestine The Israeli-Palestinian conflict polarizes public opinion outside of Israel and Palestine. We need to put an end to the inflated influence of external factions and interests. Adding more fuel to the conflict is not helpful. 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We can explore the farthest reaches of the Universe, but can’t even complete our own cosmic backyard. The history of astronomy has been a history of receding horizons. The invention of the telescope took us beyond our naked-eye capabilities, to millions (and later billions) of stars within our own Milky Way. The application of photography and multi-wavelength astronomy to telescopes brought us beyond our own galaxy, to the distant “island Universes” populating all the space we can access. Yet, for all we know about the distant Universe, there still may be undiscovered worlds in our own Solar System. Why is that? Joseph Cummens wants to know, asking: If scientists can use telescopes to hunt planets, galaxies, exoplanets, etc., then why can’t we scan our solar system for the elusive Planet X or other celestial bodies within our home system? As far as we’ve peered into the Universe, we still have a long way to go, even in our own backyard. 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Place it ten times as distant, and it appears just one-hundredth as bright. And place it a thousand times as far from you as it started, and it will appear just one-millionth as bright as it was initially. For any object that emits its own light, these two factors determine an object’s apparent brightness: the intrinsic brightness and the distance it is from the observer. These two factors are, arguably, the two biggest ones to consider when we determine what type of telescope to build. Want to see something fainter? You’ll need to collect more light, which either means building a bigger telescope or observing the same portion of the sky for longer. If money and engineering were no consideration, you’d opt for the bigger telescope every time. Build your telescope twice as large, and you not only gather four times as much light, but you double your resolution. To gather four times as much light by observing longer, you need to spend four times the amount of time, and gain no such advantage in resolution. The biggest telescopes we have are capable of viewing objects to the greatest resolution possible, and resolving their details in the shortest possible time. There’s also the consideration of field-of-view. What’s your goal? Is it to see the faintest object possible? Or is it to view the greatest possible amount of the Universe? There’s a trade-off to make. Your telescope can gather a certain amount of light, and it can either do that by viewing a small region to great precision, or a large region to lesser precision. Just as a microscope can double its magnification by halving the diameter of its field-of-view, a telescope can see deeper into a region of the Universe by narrowing its field-of-view. Different telescopes are optimized for different purposes. The trade-off is severe, however. If we want to go as deep as possible, we can only do it in one small region of the sky. This is the Hubble eXtreme Deep Field. A tiny region of space was imaged, in a variety of wavelengths, for a total of 23 days. The amount of information that was revealed is breathtaking: we found 5,500 galaxies in this small patch of sky. The faintest objects in this patch are literally a factor of 10,000,000,000 (ten billion) times fainter than what you can see at the limit of your naked eye. Due to its large-diameter mirror, its observations at a variety of wavelengths, its location in space, as well as its high magnification and small field-of-view, Hubble can reveal the faintest galaxies ever discovered. But there’s a cost: this image, which took 23 days of data to create, spans only 1/32,000,000th of the sky. On the other hand, you can take a view like this. This was created with the Pan-STARRS telescope, which views the entire visible sky multiple times every night from its location here on Earth. It’s comparable in size to the Hubble Space Telescope, but it’s optimized for wide-field imaging, choosing to value sky-coverage over magnification. As a result, it can reveal objects located practically anywhere on the sky; only the extreme south pole region is cut off due to the telescope’s location in the northern hemisphere. Pan-STARRS, which stands for Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System, grabs some 75% of the sky, and is great for detecting changes between points of light. It can find comets, asteroids, Kuiper belt objects and more like no other. But it can only find objects that are thousands of times brighter than the faintest ones Hubble can detect. As much as we’d like to, we cannot simply survey the entire outer Solar System at the required magnitude to discover everything that’s out there. A super-deep, super-faint, all-sky survey will likely never be a possibility due to technological limitations; we can go faint-and-narrow or bright-and-wide, but not both, simultaneously. There’s also one more limiting factor that goes way back to the beginning: these objects are only reflecting sunlight. If you look to the outer Solar System at two identical objects, but one’s twice as distant as the other, it’s actually only one-sixteenth as bright. This is because by time the sunlight hits the farther object, it’s only one-quarter as bright, but then that reflected light has to travel double the distance back to our eyes, making the overall apparent brightness fall off as b~ 1/r⁴. Even if we had a Jupiter-sized world located in the Oort Cloud, we wouldn’t have found it yet. We have plenty of telescopes capable of seeing incredibly faint objects, but we need to know where to point them. We have plenty of telescopes capable of surveying huge areas of the sky, but they can only see the brighter objects; faint ones are out of reach. And for objects in our own Solar System, because they reflect sunlight rather than emit their own, self-generated light, they cannot be seen by any modern telescope if they’re located beyond a certain distance. As with all things, the scanning we can do is powerful, interesting, and educational. It has revealed thousands upon thousands of objects within our own Solar System, from planets to moons to asteroids to Kuiper belt objects and more. But as telescope technology and sky coverage improve, we only see smaller, fainter, and more distant objects. We push the limits, but we never remove them. The science of astronomy is a story of receding horizons. But no matter how deep we go, there will always be a limit to what we can observe. Send in your Ask Ethan questions to startswithabang at gmail dot com!Ethan Siegel is the author of Beyond the Galaxy and Treknology. You can pre-order his third book, currently in development: the Encyclopaedia Cosmologica.

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Total construction activity in Australia has struggled since 2017. Forecasters predict that most of the market will remain flat or post small gains in the years ahead. Still, there are a number of bright spots on the horizon for the construction industry in the country. These are the top findings of an August 2019 report on the country’s construction market from industry association Master Builders Australia. Here are seven other findings from the report. Civil projects will lead the way The civil construction sector is expected to be “the biggest winner” over the next several years, according to the Master Builders report, thanks largely to the ramping up of government-led transport infrastructure projects. Forecasters predict the best bets coming in civil are in oil and gas, rail construction and roads, while electric, recreation and telecommunications appear “to have peaked and are beginning to contract,” the report said. Residential growth is still struggling Due to a raft of circumstances such as lower birth rates, declining migration and an overbuilding of housing before 2017, residential growth has flattened in Australia and is expected to decline in the coming years, the report said. Expert estimates put residential projects at about 168,000 for 2020, which is 28% lower than the peak in 2017. Commercial growth will struggle, but not in every sector Commercial growth in the Australian construction market has been a “star performer” over the last couple of years and is forecasted to touch new highs in 2020, according to the Master Builders report. However, such above-average growth is expected to fall back to normal levels in the years ahead, the report said. Office buildings, education and accommodations will contract significantly, and although transportation, health and retail have much more favorable projections, they aren’t enough to overcome the general slowdown. Expect that the drop in commercial growth will also lead to more spaces originally designed for offices to transition to other uses, as people continue to switch to off-site or shared workspaces. Fewer new homes, but more renovations If you’re in the Australian home-renovation business, there’s good news—the ultra-low interest rates for loans are expected to help many Australians finally open up their floor plans or redo their kitchens. This is particularly true for detached houses built in the late 1980s. Major construction firms are increasingly ‘green’ The largest construction firms in Australia—those handling the majority of the country’s big projects—are “greening” their practices and approaches. For example, CPB Contractors, Australia’s largest construction company, has made environmental and sustainable solutions part of its approach to every project. Lendlease, the multinational Australian builder and property manager, has been recognized five years in a row by the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) as the world’s most sustainable property fund. Investors and builders in Australia and around the world are choosing more sustainable practices; small- to medium-sized builders might benefit by following their lead. Modular and prefab will increase market share Most Western countries like Australia rely on traditional stick build methods and consider modular or prefabricated construction cheap or tasteless. Asian and Nordic countries, however, have long made prefabricated elements and even entire homes a significant part of their market. In recent years, prefabricated and modular homes have grown more popular in Western countries for their cost savings and diminished environmental impact. And while the market for prefabs is only about 3.5% in Australia, that is expected to double in the coming years as quality and design improves. Technology is speeding up the business It might feel like construction sites are increasingly out of science fiction, with GPS-enabled equipment, wearable technologies, drones and digital documents such as blueprints and checklists. The result of this is that work happens faster, with better organization and with much tighter supply lines and schedules. Contractors will be well served to implement new technologies to keep their competitive edge—or at least understand and have a flexible attitude toward technology as the larger firms lead the way.

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Have you noticed electric bikes around your neighborhood? They are growing in popularity all around the country as more and more people embrace 2-wheels and are doing their part to help reduce pollution. A recent study found that 46% percent of e-bike commute trips replaced automobile commute trips and if 15 percent of car trips were made by e-bike, carbon emissions would drop by 12 percent. If Congressman Paneta and Congressional Bike Caucus Chairman Earl Blumenauer’s E-Bike Act is signed into law, it will help Americans get up to a $1,500 tax credit when they buy an electric bike. “E-bikes are not just a fad for a select few, they are a legitimate and practical form of transportation that can help reduce our carbon emissions,” said Congressman Panetta. Here’s how it will work should it pass through the legislative process: - Covers 30% of the cost of the electric bicycle, up to a $1,500 credit - Applies to new electric bicycles that cost less than $8,000 - Is fully refundable, allowing lower-income workers to claim the credit Support the Act: We want to hear from you: What do you think about this legislation? Let us know on social media using the hashtag #ridepanda.

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Date: Jan. 29, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. EST Audience: Educators of students in grades 6-8 This 90-minute Web seminar features two activities from NASA’s On the Moon Educator Guide: “On Target” and “Feel the Heat.” In this Web seminar participants will receive an overview of both activities and learn strategies for implementing them in the classroom. In “On Target,” students design and test a method of consistently delivering a payload to a designated target. In “Feel the Heat,” students use the engineering design process to build, test and improve a solar hot water heater. Register today! NASA space scientist Jared Espley talks about the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission, or MAVEN, why it’s important to study the Martian atmosphere and what we hope to learn from the mission. NASA Now Minutes are excerpts from a weekly current events program available for classroom use at the NASA Explorer Schools Virtual Campus. The full-length classroom video will be available on the Virtual Campus beginning Jan. 22, 2014.

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Yunnan BaiYao literally translated “Yunnan White Medicine” should be in every household medicine cabinet. It is great to include with your camping bag or your Bug Out Bag. Yunnan BaiYao has gained recognition thanks to many of the Natural News writers. However the proper application has not been noted. Besides stopping bleeding on an open cut, Yunnan BaiYao is also an analgesic for pain caused by trauma or what TCM calls blood stagnation. The analgesic effect is more effective when taken internally. Because of this the Yunnan BaiYao is far more superior than any “Veterinary Blood Stop Powder” which it has been compared to at one point. Generic Veterinary Blood Stop Powder has ammonia and aluminum which can be toxic to the body and it does not reduce pain. Therefore these Generic Veterinary Blood Stop Powder can not be ingested internally and it has no medicinal purpose when ingested. Yunnan BaiYao can easily be comparable to QuickClot with more benefits. Yunnan BaiYao contains all natural ingredients from plants that is completely safe for the body. The formula is still very secretly guarded by the Chinese government, which is more of the process of making it then the actual ingredients in it. The ingredients are listed in the packaging. Two of the most important ingredients are San Qi (panax notoginseng) and Shan Yao (Chinese Yam.) Panax notoginseng is one of the strongest analgesic herbs in TCM for blood stagnation. Panax notoginseng is one of the most underrated herbs in the Western world. Panax notoginseng has been used to treat certain cancers. History of Yunnan BaiYao falls back to a famous TCM doctor Qu Huanzhang who created the formula in 1902. He also provided the formula to the south Vietnamese soldiers and the Chinese army. The soldiers carry it in the their emergency first aid kit. The formula has been in use for over 100 years. These days Yunnan BaiYao is in every Chinese soldier emergency kit. Yunnan BaiYao comes in various forms. Besides in the original form as a powder form in a vial, it can be found as a capsule or a plaster too. I only recommend the powder form. The plaster has unnatural chemicals in it. The powdered formula has multiple purposes. First it is a coagulant when applied topically, meaning it seals a cut. Second it is an analgesic stronger than aspirin for traumatic injuries or what TCM calls blood stagnation. The best way to use it as an analgesic is to taken internally. Yunnan BaiYao heals by initiating white blood cell activities and promote blood circulation. It also resolve pus and counteract toxin. Using the Yunnan BaiYao (powder) Topical Application for Cuts: 1. Remove the glass vial from the box and unscrew the cap. 2. Save the RED BALL with the cotton and save it!!! This is very important!! (The Red Ball is not a desiccant!) 3. Spread the powder evenly over the open wound and watch it stop bleeding instantly. (Use sparingly.) When applied topically you will feel a gripping effect like the wound is mending together. Internal Ingestion as an Analgesic or to Stop Hemorrhaging: 1. Mix with water and drink the solution. 2. The powder can be absorbed orally too such as under the tongue but it is quite bitter. 3. For stronger effect, mix with wine. For Severe Trauma with Blood Loss Use the Red Ball saved by taking it internally with water. The Red Ball is only included in the powdered form. It is actually a pill to prevent a person from going into shock. This is a very concentrated form of Yunnan Baiyao, called Baoxianzi or “Insurance Pill for a Serious or Emergency Case.” Yunnan BaiYao, like all TCM formulas to invigorate blood, heals the body internally. It is great for internal and external bruising (trauma.) The pain will gradually fade and the bruising will go away faster with the Yunnan BaiYao. Unfortunately the Yunnan BaiYao is not cheap anymore since Obama came into office. It was $2.50 per 4 gram vial before the rise of gas prices. It is around $5 per vial now. Becareful of “copy cats” that are not the original formula. This formula is commonly found in Chinese grocery stores, which can be as cheap as $4 per 4 gram vial. No need to order online because you will not find it cheaper than in a Chinese grocery store. Save money and buy a full box. For a full box of 6 vials, you can easily get it for around $25 at these Chinese grocery stores. There is no tax to it because it is labelled as a food product. Do NOT internally take while pregnant. This herbal formula may cause abortion when taken internally. It is relatively safe for topical application. Stop hemorrhaging (bruising) Relieve chest pain due to blood stagnation or a heart attack. Veterinary use: safe for dogs and horses About the author: E. Wong is a licensed acupuncturist in Texas that practices Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over 30 years of training in Tai Chi and Qi Gong, he shares his knowledge with his student as a Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor. He believes in being a responsible denizen of this planet through actions such as recycling, alternative energy, and green living. For more info, please visit: More Articles from the Author:

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Toskie Helps You To Connect With The Best Service Provider At Toskie, every Auto Electrician is an experienced allrounder. Most of the time, you won’t need us, but when you do, our qualified team of technicians will get you back on the road in a snap, with your safety and security in mind. Blown fuses, damaged switches or dead batteries, few things stump us, and if we don’t have a plan for your problem immediately, we’ll find someone who does, working out timelines on the spot. How good is that? We’ll Diagnose Your Car with a Phone Call… Well, almost. What happens next depends on what’s wrong with your car. Before rolling in and diving into an on-the-spot diagnosis, pick up the phone and tell us what’s wrong first. Your local store manager or workshop controller will listen to your concerns, asking questions and chasing details before scheduling a more thorough diagnosis. Why the extra step? Some issues require the attention of a specialist Auto Electrician . If that’s the case, we will draw on Toskie’s expert network and allocate the right person to the job. What about cost? Once we’ve made our diagnosis, you’ll receive a detailed quote, highlighting how much everything costs and when you can expect your car to be back in your garage again.* When it comes to auto electrical issues, repairs are often best left to the professionals. Our team of Auto Electrician are available Everyday in a week, from Monday through to Sunday. Simply call your local Toskie Platform service centre and one of our friendly Auto Electrician will help to diagnose your issue over the phone. That way we can determine whether the problem can be easily fixed in-store or if we’ll need to enlist the help of a specialist technician. Either way, we’ll make sure we assign the right person for the job, so your car spends less time at the garage and more time on the road. Do you have an auto electrical issue on your hands? If you don’t live and breathe cars, it’s hard to know what to say to somebody who does. Instead of looking up jargon or worrying about being misunderstood, focus on symptoms or what your car isn’t doing to kick off the conversation. Our auto-savvy representatives will be able to follow your train of thought, listening and asking questions where appropriate before making diagnostic recommendations. Do you need a little help describing what’s wrong with your car? Check out our list of symptoms and diagnostic conversation starters to get your brain ticking over. Today’s cars are fitted with engine and body control systems that monitor speed, engine temperature, fuel usage, outside air temperature, transmission operation, air conditioning and much more. With this level of complexity, the system continuously monitors every component, ensuring everything works smoothly and as intended. Any faults or variances are logged by the system and warn the driver by illuminating one of the many lights on their dashboard. As well as the central system, there are various other elements that form part of your auto electrical system, including your car battery. These include sensors, actuators, alternators, battery charging systems, oxygen sensors, solenoids, air valves, step-up motors and other devices. All these elements work together to deliver improved power and performance with reduced fuel consumption and emissions. Our Toskie Platfrom Auto Electrician’s are fully equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art computer scanning equipment. Our technicians have access to both technical information and the components to service, repair and maintain the auto electrical system in your car. And of course, all our work is backed by our industry-leading Hyderabad-wide guarantee. With over 270 stores Hyderabad-wide you’re sure to find a Toskie Auto Electrician nearby for auto electrical services whether it be the Kukatpally,Gachibowli or any area in Hyderabad. Firstly download the Toskie App on your mobile, and register in app. In that register form you may found your basic details. We will find you the Auto Electrician near your locality. Contact Auto Electrician from our portal, compare the different services and cost, and book the Auto Electrician.

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Coming in hot, with a bold new look, Solaris Stellar Horizon is the third major revision of the Campfire Solaris. With a higher $2670 price tag, Campfire aims to elevate Solaris to the next level of flagship performance. Can Stellar Horizon maintain the core characteristics of Solaris while adding improvements in the sound and performance that deliver a truly endgame IEM experience? Build and Design The first, most obvious change from previous generations of Campfire Audio products is the all new packaging. Solaris is packed in a wooden box that transforms into a display stand for the IEMs. Along with that, there’s a soft leather case, three MMCX cables (4.4mm, 3.5mm, and 2.5mm terminations), and a good number of smaller add-ons. The cables are silver-plated copper and use Campfire’s new “Time Stream” design with a flat configuration that places the 4 cable cores side-by-side rather than weaved together. You also get things like the warranty card, certificate of authenticity, an excerpt from a short story themed around the Stellar Horizon, and a trading card. The trading cards are something new that Campfire Audio has been doing, with cards representing a number of different products in Campfire history. The latest releases now have the product card bundled with them, but you can also buy packs separately to complete the collection. The IEM itself has a brushed stainless steel housing, with a design on the front that resembles a piece of a star chart or a map of the solar system on each earpiece. The look is very unique, and the feel is of a very high quality well-made shell. These are slightly heavy, but also among the most comfortable Solaris options. They’re probably about the same size and comfort level as the Solaris 2020. Overall, this is an excellent design and a really unique package that’s filled to the brim with premium extras. When I think about the core characteristics of the Solaris, it’s a tuning that’s balanced, natural, and just slightly warm – along with having a good sized soundstage. With the exception of Solaris 2020, there’s also an added element of style to it, with the gold plated original Solaris being a visual standout. The visual design team certainly got the memo, but does the tuning both capture key characteristics of Solaris while also improving on the sound? The first thing I noticed was that Stellar Horizon is the most revealing, resolving Solaris yet, with a top end that combines the best aspects of the original Solaris and the 2020 version, while also refining both. It’s also slightly tighter in the bass, aiming for detail, texture, and accuracy rather than warmth. The bass is largely linear, with good extension, and clearly a focus on bass quality – but it also provides a good amount of bass quantity. Solaris gives you the physical impact and natural character of a dynamic driver bass, but keeps it all well under control for a low-end that has just little more heft than being truly “neutral.” The midrange is full and rich, offering a natural timbre and excellent detail. The transition from the bass is clean, with a subtle hint of warmth. The vocals have a slightly forward presentation with an intimate, holographic feeling. There’s a strong sense of cohesive layering that highlights the finer details and avoids congestion. The treble is the real star of the show, offering good extension and air, along with a level of definition that allows you to dive into the different layers of a song, without the definition being so strong as to feel unnatural or etched. There’s a bit of a revealing element to the treble – enough that you can really appreciate the finer details of a well mastered, high resolution track, but not so much that you can’t stand to listen to older or poorly mastered tracks. The soundstage and imaging is as strong as ever, with a stage that’s both wide and deep, and a three dimensional presentation. Imaging seems more focused on cohesion than exaggerated separation. There’s a great weight and body to the instruments and voices, and a holographic sense to the placement and character of each, and an overall lifelike, immersive feeling to the stereo image. The bass feels positively alive on Lakeside’s “Fantastic Voyage,” with a fullness and texture to the bass guitar and a nice sense of contrast with the synthesized bass. Along with the classic, deep, funky groove, “Fantastic Voyage” proves to be an excellent demonstration of Solaris’s imaging and layering. Everything from the guitars to the key and voices has a really clear sense of placement, both left to right and front to back, and it all works together to provide a really fun listening experience. “Pariah” by Steven Wilson remains one of my favorite vocal reference tracks, with the soft male vocal on the verses and the more raspy female vocal on the chorus. The key aspects are the balance between the male and female vocals and how it captures the details in each: Steven Wilson’s more breathy but emotive delivery and Ninet Tayeb’s greater dynamic range. Along with that, the song is mastered with a great deal of dynamics and ample opportunity for the vocals to get lost or drowned out as layers of guitars and synths build to its crescendo. Solaris Stellar Horizon gets all of this – from the unique details of the two voices to the building of dynamic layers throughout the song. Danny Elfman is best known for his highly memorable movie themes, but he also has works which include more traditional classical pieces. “I. Grave. Animato” from his violin concerto offers a more reserved, somber sound than his Spider-Man or Edward Scissorheads soundtracks. The warm, lush layers of strings are a great demonstration of Solaris’ highly natural timbre, and strong resolution. Each instrument has a strong sense of individual character, giving the listener an almost tactile sense of the bowing of the strings and providing a great sense of clarity of each instrument. It’s all punctuated by the subtle warmth that keeps it all grounded and enhances the sense of cohesion as the song builds from just violins into a full orchestra. Comparison: Noble Audio Sultan, 64 Audio U12t There are few IEMs as universally loved as the 64 Audio U12t, and so it makes a great comparison for just about anything in the $2000-$3000 range both in terms of the tuning of the IEMs and the level of sound and performance for the money. For another comparison, one of my first thoughts about the Noble Sultan on its release was that it was in some ways like an upscaled Campfire Solaris. Now that the Solaris has been upscaled a bit, how does it compare to the Sultan? In terms of the build, design, and package, Solaris Stellar Horizon wins hands down. Its stainless steel shells and faceplate design match U12t in comfort and durability and exceed what Sultan is doing in terms of visual design. And other than Sultan providing the most protective case of the group, the Stellar Horizon package is head and shoulders above 90% of the IEM packages out there right now – even at this premium price point. In terms of sound, Sultan and Solaris share a lot in common with each having some small advantages over the other. U12t goes for a slightly different tuning, but they’re all in the same general family of balanced but not fully neutral tunings. Both Sultan and Solaris have a bass presentation that’s slightly emphasized and well extended, but doesn’t cross into exaggerated “basshead” territory. U12t emphasizes the bass a little more, but there’s a somewhat different character to the more emphasized balanced armature bass compared to the tighter presentation of a dynamic driver bass. In particular, Solaris demonstrates the strongest sense of detail and texture in the bass, while Sultan can feel a little less precise, and U12t’s bass is more smooth sounding. The midrange is where Solaris shines, with the natural timbre, excellent vocals, and generally strong cohesion. U12t is pulled back more in the mids, offering a little less of a highlight to vocals, and sometimes hitting a little darker in the timbre. Sultan has strong low mids, but isn’t as strong in the upper mids. As a side-effect of the tribrid design, Sultan doesn’t have the same sense of coherence as U12t or Solaris either, with the crossover between the BAs in the mids and the ESTs in the high sometimes feeling slightly off in a way that you just can’t place. The treble is where Sultan really shines though, demonstrating excellent resolution and good balance in the tuning. The fine details of vocals, guitars, and other instruments are incredibly well presented, with vocals having just a little more sustain, and cymbals feeling just a little bit crisper than the competition. Solaris comes close, but can’t quite reach the same level of resolution. While U12t has a great sense of air in the upper treble it comes up short on the fine instrumental and vocal details when compared to Solaris and Sultan. Solaris Stellar Horizon succeeds at everything it needs to do. It provides a clear improvement in sound quality of the previous versions, but it also retains the core characteristics of past versions of Solaris – even combining and refining the unique pieces of the original and 2020 Solaris. Stellar Horizon is a balanced, natural sounding IEM with performance that exceeded our expectations, delivering a true flagship listening experience.

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Terryland Forest & Garden Highlights 2017 Lovely to have Felicity Silverthorne and her fellow students, as part of their NUIG studies, undertake a few weeks ago a film documentary entitled (Galway) City of Nature on the importance of nature to urban environments. There was a nice focus on Terryland Forest Park and the Ballinfoile Mór Community Organic Garden that included interviews with Ruth Hanniffy(Vincent Wildlife Trust), Pauline O'Reilly (Galway Green Party) and myself. I am so impressed by the fact that Felictiy and other concerned young people are prepared to highlight the need to safeguard the wonderful wildlife and green spaces that exist on our own doorstep but are sadly under threat like never before due to built development, pollution and climate change. The link to the film is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-ktQ0u4KyU&spfreload=10. Well worth watching (says I unashamedly!!).

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Air pollution and agriculture today Agriculture still suffers huge financial losses each year from air pollution, but is now itself being examined with increasing vigilance as a source of pollution. Controlled fire has always been used by farmers for the preservation of food, for the destruction of pests and diseases, and for the disposal of wastes. Disposal of wastes—including straw, stubble, tree prunings, dead trees, and brush clearing on rangeland—produces smoke, odors, dust and air-borne particulate matter that is increasingly objectionable (but not necessarily harmful) to city dwellers as they continue to move out into rural areas. On the other hand, people-produced damage to farm crops from photo-chemical pollutants (resulting mostly from automobile exhaust) often occurs in the absence of analytical instruments that show first signs of air pollution. It is therefore important that there be continued surveillance of air pollution damage to agriculture, as well as measurement of amount and effects of agriculturally-produced pollution. This article discusses legislation, regulations and control aspects of the air pollution problem on a statewide basis, and offers a course of action for the future.

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The Brisbane Baylands The existing alignment of the Caltrain tracks was established by the Southern Pacific railroad's Bayshore Cutoff, a series of trestles and tunnels built at the turn of the 20th century to provide direct rail access to San Francisco (shown under construction in the 1905 photo at right, looking south). The marshes between the tracks and the original shoreline were filled in with rubble from the 1906 earthquake, and became known as the Baylands (see overview map, as well as track maps for mileposts 5 and 6). In its heyday, this area served as a massive railroad yard, complete with engine roundhouse. The tracks were shut down in 1982, and all that remains of the yard is a vast expanse of soil contaminated with lead and oil, forming the western portion of the 650-acre site now known as the Brisbane Baylands. The cleanup and restoration of the Brisbane Baylands is to be followed by redevelopment, by a city eager to grow its tax base. The Brisbane Baylands Community Advisory Group maintains a nice library of documents relating to the site, including a 2008 overview of the planned development. The Brisbane Baylands project is well into its CEQA environmental review process, and all the alternatives that have been defined for detailed study in the EIR involve a nearly total redevelopment of the former railroad yard. Most of the stakeholders in this process seem oblivious to the possible implications of the high speed rail project for Brisbane. The HSR scoping comments submitted by the City of Brisbane never even mention two very important words: maintenance facility. The San Francisco Maintenance Facility The high speed rail system requires train maintenance and storage facilities in the vicinity of its major terminals. This topic came to light during the California High Speed Rail Authority's August 2009 meeting, when the board chairman noted that the requirements for such HSR maintenance facilities were not generally understood by the public, and asked for memoranda describing these facilities to be released. On the peninsula corridor, a train maintenance and storage facility must be placed as close as possible to the San Francisco terminal to minimize the amount of non-revenue train movements between the facility and the passenger terminal. The CHSRA's technical memorandum 5.1 on heavy maintenance facilities describes the following characteristics for the facility to be located near San Francisco: - 84 acres - 1081 ft wide - 27 storage tracks, 8 shop tracks, 2 cleaning tracks, 4 "other" tracks 90 to 108 acres is a lot of land, a strip over 1000 ft wide by nearly a mile long. The CHSRA additionally desires the access tracks to such facility to be about 4000 ft long, to allow trains to leave the main corridor at about 100 mph and enter the maintenance facility without forcing other trains to slow down. This concept is similar to a freeway exit ramp, and would likely be grade-separated from the main line through a suitable arrangement of flyovers. The total length of the facility would be over two miles. Site Location Criteria Ideally, again according to the CHSRA memoranda, the facility should be located preferably within 1.5 miles of the San Francisco terminal, desirably within 3 miles, and exceptionally further than 3 miles. The good news for Brisbane is that it is further than 6 miles from the Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco, seemingly outside the acceptable range of this criterion. The bad news is that there are no 100-acre parcels of flat, open land available within those 6 miles. While the CHSRA's memoranda never mention Brisbane by name, the location of the San Francisco Terminal Storage / Maintenance Facility (TSMF) is nearly certain to be: The Brisbane Baylands. Curiously enough, a February 2009 visit to the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce by the CHSRA's Quentin Kopp does not seem to have touched upon all the implications of high speed rail for Brisbane, since it was reported as having been "well received." Let's see how it goes after Brisbane wakes up-- see the realistically-scaled overlay of the CHSRA's yard plan shown above, or better yet, see for yourself in Google Earth. NOTE: This post will be updated continuously, as warranted by additional information or new events relating to Brisbane.

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- It keeps high-speed rail out. In discussions of Caltrain electrification and the slow beating-around-the-bush process that is leading up to the certification of the electrification EIR, high-speed rail has become the central issue. Electrification is viewed in some quarters as the camel's nose under the tent, so a renewed push is underway to ensure that all the alternatives other than electrification have been duly considered. - It keeps unsightly high-voltage poles and wiring at bay, preserving views and presumably residential property values in some of the most affluent areas in the nation. - It spares Caltrain, the perennially funding-starved agency, the burden of spending $785 million of scarce capital dollars to string wires over its tracks. There's only one little problem: it doesn't really exist. Okay, almost. There do exist a handful of hybrid DMUs in Japan. These advanced technology trains, instantly knowable to any city staffer via a simple Google search (keyword hint: 'hybrid DMU'), operate in Japan. The fleet numbers three cars on one line, and ten cars spread among four other lines. Each car seats about 45 and tops out at 60 mph. Their power output is less than a Chevy Tahoe hybrid's. The Law of Diesel Trains To understand why the hybrid DMU will never work for the peninsula corridor, look no further than the laws of physics. What Caltrain needs is a singular focus on better service: quicker trips, more frequent stops, higher capacity, and less waiting for the next train. That requires big, fast trains with one key quality: punchy acceleration, precisely the reason why the EMU (electric multiple unit) powered by high-voltage overhead lines was invented and perfected. To achieve high acceleration, the laws of physics dictate high power and low weight. A diesel train makes all its power on board and sends it to electric motors that drive the wheels; it is essentially a rolling mini power plant. The nicest and newest rolling mini power plants used by Caltrain today generate 3,600 horsepower for a million-pound train. In metric units, that's about 6 kW/ton, and as any Caltrain rider can attest, it doesn't exactly pin you to your seat. The problem is that rolling mini power plants are heavy, and if you want more power, you'll need to haul around even more weight. This is the Law of Diesel Trains, directly derived from Newton's Laws of Motion. More weight does little to help with acceleration, so diesel basically can't scale up. The EMU, on the other hand, doesn't schlep around a rolling mini power plant. Its electricity is generated off-board by a real power plant, of the PG&E variety. The electric grid, hooked up to gigawatts of generating capacity, can provide essentially limitless power to a train. That endows a typical EMU (of the sort available off-the-shelf from many manufacturers) with a power-to-weight ratio of about 12 kW/ton, or double the giddy-up of a diesel train. For short bursts of acceleration, high-voltage EMUs can briefly exceed their continuous power rating and draw even more power, hitting up to 18 kW/ton. For those still keeping track, that's triple the acceleration of Caltrain. For reference, BART cars achieve a respectable 15 kW/ton. So what do the Japanese know about hybrid DMUs that we don't? Most importantly, they do not claim zippy acceleration as a benefit. The hybrid DMU does three things for them: save about 10% on fuel, cut down nitrous oxide emissions, and cut the noise of an idling train down to an electric whisper. Beyond those benefits, the 'D' in DMU makes it follow the Law of Diesel Trains. The Japanese hybrid DMUs manage barely 5 kW/ton, probably because they haul around not just a mini power plant, but also big heavy batteries. Here in the US, more stringent crashworthiness standards would make such trains even heavier and their performance even more anemic. The inescapable conclusions are thus: - Hybrid DMUs provide only about one third of the acceleration required to enable meaningful Caltrain service improvements. A simple technical litmus test for future Caltrain rolling stock is the power-to-weight ratio, required to be at least 12 to 15 kW/ton. Hybrid DMUs don't qualify. - Hybrid DMU technology has never been scaled up beyond the size of a bus. - Hybrid DMU technology inherently cannot be scaled up to achieve higher power-to-weight and acceleration in large (600 - 1000 passenger) configurations.

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Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi offers a variety of activities for all ages, including open ropeways, supervised wall climbing, a splash park, a museum, and an aquarium. The Time Tunnel, an interactive trip through Abu Dhabi's history, can accommodate up to 3,200 visitors. The Khalifa Park Museum showcases dioramas of traditional desert living and natural resource research. A variety of books and magazines are available at the lushly green Khalifa Park Library. Storytelling sessions and celebrations of important UAE anniversaries are also held there. The Sheikh Zayed Bridge, an architectural masterpiece by Zaha Hadid, creates a stunning visual spectacle with its dramatic lights and exquisite design. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE, is a stunning example of Islamic architecture. Booking a trip with Captain Dunes will guarantee a great time while experiencing the best of Abu Dhabi. The various recreations at Khalifa Park are sure to delight the young ones. For instance, they will enjoy riding open ropeways. Another popular attraction for kids is wall climbing, which they can enjoy under the guidance of trained instructors. There is also a museum, an aquarium, and a splash park. The Time Tunnel in Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi is a fun way to travel back in time and see Abu Dhabi through the ages. It is an interactive, multi-level attraction with a capacity of 3200 people. Once inside, the experience is enhanced with an audio tour guide. Visitors to the Time Tunnel experience can travel back in time by entering it with the right costumes and accessories. It is an exciting adventure for all ages. You’ll never forget the time you spent in this time-travel attraction. Once inside, you’ll find a variety of exhibits relating to history and world events. You’ll also enjoy the interactive displays. When visiting Dubai, it’s important to spend some time outdoors. Despite the arid climate, the city offers an abundance of greenery, with parks and landscaped areas to take advantage of. The foliage in the city rivals that found in more temperate climates. One of the top parks in Dubai is Khalifa Park. Visitors to Khalifa Park can enjoy a variety of exhibits including a large aquarium. The museum is easy to navigate, and features diorama-style exhibits that depict traditional desert life and the exploration of natural resources. The Khalifa Park Splash Park is located in the Khalifa Park area of Abu Dhabi. It offers seven different water-based attractions to delight children. It is open three to seven pm weekdays and 10 am to 7 pm on weekends. The splash park has several water-based attractions, including the giant tipping bucket and a shallow pool. It also has four small waterslides and a crawl tunnel. Other fun water-based attractions include water guns, umbrellas, and a water wheel. Located in lush greenery, Khalifa Park Library boasts a massive collection of books in a wide variety of genres. The collection includes both general and specialized books, as well as a significant number of rare and scientific journals. The library also hosts a variety of events, including storytelling sessions and events marking UAE milestones. The library is open to the public and does not require an entrance fee. In addition to the academic collection, the library also houses a large collection of periodicals. The collection is divided into two sections: adults and children. The adult section has approximately 30,000 books, while the children’s section holds 1,948 books. The Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Dubai’s Khalifa Park is a spectacular example of architecture. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the bridge is known for its dramatic lighting and intricate construction. Unlike many bridges, this one is not a freestanding structure. Rather, it is a suspension bridge that spans between two towers. The Sheikh Zayed Bridge is an 845-meter-long structure that connects the city to the main highways of the United Arab Emirates. The bridge is 68-meter wide and features a 10-lane roadway. It is an iconic landmark of the United Arab Emirates. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the bridge’s flowing arches are designed to withstand peak accelerations of 0.1g. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a place where Muslims come to pray daily. It is the largest mosque in the country and a key place of worship for the local Muslim population. It is located within the city’s Khalifa Park and is easily accessible. Whether you’re a Muslim or not, this mosque is a beautiful and impressive piece of architecture. It was constructed as part of a mega project and is a stunning example of Islamic devotion. It is a must-see attraction while you’re in Abu Dhabi.

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One water test Regular price $500 $5.00 Our trained volunteers conduct water testings throughout all coastal states of the US. The materials to conduct these tests cost $5. Within their local Surfrider Foundation chapters they can use the knowledge and fight the sources of pollution, to benefit the health of our oceans, waves and beaches! 4 water testing kits Regular price $2800 $28.00 Determine the source of polluted water! Typically, a storm drain carries polluted street run-off from multiple sources. Occasionally though, it may be connected to a toilet or septic tank from a beach house,or perhaps an industrial waste discharge outfall. It is critical to determine the upstream source of any pipe that empties at your beach. This will help you figure out how to reduce or...

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Marine Ecosystems and Climate Change Our research goal for this focus area is to improve global monitoring and understanding of ocean warming, circulation and geochemistry. This includes climate change impacts on our marine ecosystems including heat waves, acidification and deoxygenation. Past efforts have also included research in blue carbon and carbon sequestration. Simulating Oxygen Depletion and Circulation Changes in the Tropical Pacific An NSF-funded research program of global and regional changes in ocean circulation and biogeochemistry, and their effects on marine ecosystem habitats. Lead: Dr. Yassir Eddebbar Collaborators: National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), University of Colorado Boulder, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Investigating California Rainfall Patterns Through Ocean Salinity Monitoring An investigation of Southern California drought and precipitation patterns during El Nino and La Nina seasons using long-term ocean salinity records from Scripps Pier. Leads: Staff Research Associate Sierra Bryne, Dr. Mark Merrifield Collaborators: Scripps Pier Shore Station Monitoring Program

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To guide our actions. At Comelit, we are committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability in all aspects of its operations. We aim to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainable practices throughout our supply chain. This means that we carefully select suppliers who share our values and are committed to reducing their own environmental impact. We also implement green practices in our production process, such as energy efficiency, recycling and waste reduction. We also encourage our employees to be environmentally conscious and take actions that contribute to environmental protection, both in their personal and professional lives. We believe that by working together we can have a positive impact on the environment and create a better future for everyone. In recent years, Comelit decided that, involving the entire group, it would embark on a path with the aim of making sustainability one of the cornerstones of its corporate creed. Underlying this decision was, even before the decision to be ahead of the times with respect to European regulations or to respond to market demands, an awareness of how much the goals of sustainable development were in line with our company’s vision and its daily way of operating. If, in fact, the thought that animates what we do is to contribute to the realization of a safer world through a way that puts the person at the center – be it the collaborator, the customer, the supplier – it is evident how the value of sustainability constitutes a distinctive and characterizing element of Comelit’s very identity. In this vision, closeness to the customer is combined with care for each person who works with us and attention to the community of which we are a part and to which we are strongly connected, as well as a commitment to minimize the impact that our activity has on the environment. In this vision, technology, which permeates every aspect of our business, becomes an enabling tool for achieving those sustainable development goals we pursue. Real and tangible goals. Real and tangible goals. As a company, Comelit is committed to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Growth Goals of the European Community. These goals represent a roadmap for creating a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. We set specific goals on: • Health and wellness • Quality education • Clean and affordable energy • Decent work and growth • Responsible consumption and production • Climate action To achieve these goals, we are adopting sustainable practices in all areas of our business, from waste management to reducing the use of fossil fuels, from using environmentally friendly materials to reducing CO2 emissions. We are committed to continuously monitoring and evaluating our progress and taking corrective measures to achieve these goals. In addition, we are committed to working with our stakeholders to promote sustainable growth and create a better future for all. We believe that only by working together can we achieve these ambitious goals and create a more sustainable world for future generations. For the environment and the community. We understand that our actions have an impact on the environment and society, so we are committed to being a sustainable company. We promote a sustainable corporate culture and encourage our employees to do their part to protect the environment and contribute to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. We adopt sustainable practices in all areas of our business, from waste management to energy conservation, from using environmentally friendly materials to reducing CO2 emissions. We believe this will help us create a better future for all of us and be an ethically responsible company. For those who work in Comelit. We firmly believe that the happiness and well-being of our employees are critical to the success of our company. That is why we constantly invest in their training and professional development, creating a positive work environment and encouraging a work-life balance. We strive to create a work environment where employees can feel valued and respected, and where they can develop their skills and achieve their goals. In this way, we achieve mutual benefit for the growth and success of the company and the development and well-being of our employees. For those who work with Comelit. We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our values and have a positive impact on the environment and society. We are attentive to their ethical and environmental standards, and we verify that they comply with applicable laws and regulations. In this way, we are able to ensure that the products and services we offer our customers have been obtained in a fair and sustainable manner. In addition, by working with suppliers who comply with certain codes of ethics, we are contributing to a fairer and more sustainable global economy. Power rating of photovoltaic panels Percentage of returned products recovered of all paper used is recycled and/or FSC THE CODE OF ETHICS We at the Comelit Group have always been guided by a humanistic approach, which puts the human being at the center of our vision. We identify with caring for our employees, the ethics that govern our relationships with suppliers and distributors, and our partnership with installers. Our main goal is to improve the quality and safety of daily life, always looking to the future through the design of new solutions under the banner of maximum simplicity and functionality. Our business goals also include creating value and opportunities for our stakeholders-such as shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees and contractors-and for communities. To achieve these goals, we have implemented all necessary industrial and financial strategies and have developed a Code of Ethics to ensure transparency, fairness and loyalty in every area of our actions.

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SOLAR ENERGY THAT IS SMART, MOBILE AND HIGHLY FLEXIBLE In recent years, Power-Blox as a social entrepreneur has successfully implemented electrification projects in Vanuatu, Laos, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Uganda, and in more than 20 other countries in Sub Sahara Africa, South es Asia, and the Pacific region. Power-Blox has partnered successfully with companies from the private sector as well as with NGOs, the German GIZ, and UN organizations to develop a holistic ecosystem of solutions that “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”. “Together with our partners we have developed and tested several business models from kilowatt-based tariffs to lease-to-own models,” says Alessandro Medici, CTO, and founder of Power-Blox. To run those models in extremely remote spots, further products and services have followed, like a smart electricity metering solution, a cloud-based energy sales platform, and gateways that enable remote monitoring, over-the-air updates as well as predictive maintenance solutions based on the data provided. “Our holistic solution combined with connectivity allows us to serve even the most remote places across the globe with reliable and resilient renewable electricity.” says Alessandro Medici and adds: “Especially during the COVID-Lockdowns when going on site was impossible, our connectivity solutions were essential to operate and maintain our systems. Power-Blox was facing three major challenges: - How to provide globally available energy management on thousands of single and clustered Power-Blox units while having to negotiate with hundreds of Mobile Network Operators and dozens of price plans? - How to provide a globally stable and 24/7/365 available energy management, monitoring, and trading platform? - Security? Data coming from and going to a Power-Blox have to be handled confidentially. Power-Blox wants to ensure its client's best possible privacy. Each PBX cluster consists of one to nine PBX devices, controlled by an embedded Linux gateway, responsible for the device and cloud communication. All actors and sensors within a PBX exchange their data with the gateway via a PBX internal Bluetooth transceiver. The gateway connects to a locally available WiFi network and in case of WiFi unavailability automatically switches to the globally accessible mobile network provided by ConnectedYou. ConnectedYou acts as a single point of contact for the best global and local mobile network operators. Its unique IoT service platform consolidates the best services and solutions of these MNO partners. “ConnectedYou offers the best possible prices paired with an excellent and reliable service, seamless connectivity around the globe, today and in the future with the possibility to change Mobile-Network-Providers anytime, flexibly over the air (OTA)” said Markus Parzefall, Head of R&D at Power-Blox WHAT KIND OF DATA IS TRANSMITTED Two kinds of data are transmitted: - In the beginning, the data volume will concentrate on small data in order to control and monitor the PBX devices in a bi-directional way. - “In the future, we can imagine providing even Internet access over the same gateway infrastructure,” said Markus Parzefall. FIRST DEPLOYMENTS - - Power supply for telephone communication to 200 – 300 Mountain huts for Swisscom in Switzerland - Village electrification projects in Vanuatu, Laos, Mozambique, Mali, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania - Electrification of 42 remote health centers in Mozambique - Special equipment for disaster relief agencies such as the DEZA, Médecins sans frontières (doctors without borders), and the red cross - Electrification projects in refugee settlements for UNDP / UNHCR and the International Lifeline Fund, with a focus on the productive use of energy applications - Various projects within the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals WHY CONNECTEDYOU WAS CHOSEN - One single partner for all global data communication (M2M) - Cost-efficient scale-up to larger data volumes - Real-time SIM card management - Secure communication with devices - Efficient data visualization In order to fulfill the project goals in a short time and professional way, it is very important for Power-Blox to have a partner like ConnectedYou, who provides flexible and secure connectivity and data management on a global scale. Thanks to ConnectedYou, Power-Blox is able to create a great business package for their partners and clients on a global scale, and react fast and professionally to their communication in a rapidly growing IoT B2B market. Especially the advanced real-time SIM card management tools by ConnectedYou make it very practical for Power-Blox to manage devices and their data consumption in real time around the globe. In the future, Power-Blox plans to embed the SIM modules into their PBX-Gateways. This will greatly reduce the SIM logistic because there will be no physical SIM handling. All SIM services will be managed over the air, directly and 100% flexible. Power-Blox is an award-winning Swiss company that develops, produces, and distributes intelligent swarm electrification solutions. It has developed a ground-breaking, potentially disruptive technology, which supported by an algorithm, allows the setup of a swarm grid with a decentralized architecture and no centralized control (i.e. master/slave principle). This enables automated and decentralized power regulation and storage within the grid. We call it “the internet of energy” as it follows the principles of the Arpanet. The system is self-learning and self-regulating; it regulates power production, consumption, and distribution in the grid intelligently and autonomously. Moreover, it allows to easily combine different energy sources and battery systems, without the need for configuration. Power-Blox has already won several awards (Intersolar Smarter E Award 2019, Axpo Energy Award 2014, UN National Energy Globe Award of Tanzania 2015). The nearly endless scalability of the Power-Blox system represents a breakthrough in energy technology. It allows scalable growth based on increasing energy demands, without the need of modifying/replacing existing installations. Power-Blox was founded in July 2015 by Alessandro Medici and Armand Martin. It is a privately held company headquartered in Frick, Switzerland.

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Convion, a producer of fuel cell systems, is developing electrolysis for hydrogen production with superior properties and efficiency compared with competing technologies. The product is being developed in a separate project in parallel with the E-Fuel project run by Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT). The project receives funding from Business Finland.Continue reading “Fuel Cells In Reverse – Convion aims for industrial-scale hydrogen production through high-temperature electrolysis” Commercialisation of electrofuels, a class of synthetic transportation fuels produced from green hydrogen and sequestered carbon dioxide, got a boost, when a Finnish consortium partnership of companies joined forces in a VTT coordinated E-fuel research project. The project brings together a group of companies across the entire value chain from sequestration of CO2 to electricity and fuel production, logistics, as well as users of the transport fuels in different segments of transport. The E-fuel research project is connected with the Neste Veturi ecosystem and received EUR 3.3 million in funding from Business Finland. Along with the joint E-Fuel project, Convion and other companies have their parallel but linked projects, augmenting the total effort aiming at e-fuel production in Finland. Altogether, EUR 6 million is invested in the development.Continue reading “Convion Partners up with VTT, Neste to Develop Electrofuels” The 14th EUROPEAN SOFC & SOE FORUM 2020 and the 24th conference in series with Exhibition & Tutorials will take place in Lucerne, Switzerland on October 20 through October 23. The two-yearly forum is the largest dedicated SOC event in the world, building the bridge science and application.Continue reading “EFCF 2020 – take part and hear the latest developments by Convion” Interested in how integrated power generation by SOFC fuel cells can transform waste and water management from an energy consumer to an energy producer? Want to discover details of engineering and performance of the worlds first installation of SOFC fuel cells in a waste water treatment facility? To learn more, join us in a series of short webinars organized by the DEMOSOFC project, focusing on different aspects of applying fuel flexible SOFC fuel cell technology to industrial scale bio gas applications. In the 15-20 minute web presentations and following Q&A sessions, DEMOSOFC project partners will share their insights and experiences of engineering, operation and economics of this exciting application of fuel cell technology and Convion products. To take part in the event, please, fill the form: Convion will attend the worlds largest show for hydrogen & fuel cells, the FC EXPO 2020 – 16th Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Tokyo, Japan. The event will take place at the Tokyo Big Sight from February 26th through 28th.Continue reading “Welcome to meet us at the FC EXPO 2020” From February 27th through March 1st, Convion will attend the world’s largest show for hydrogen & fuel cells, the FC EXPO 2019 at the Tokyo Big Sight. The premiere annual industry exhibition and conference will bring together businesses and academics, suppliers and solution providers alike. The event is a part of The World Smart Energy Week 2019, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest products, technologies and solutions for smart and renewable energy businesses. We warmly welcome you to meet us at our booth W27-11 in the West Hall 4 to discuss about Convion products, technology, application opportunities and our current and oncoming demonstrations. Should you wish to pre-schedule a meeting, please contact us by email. For details on how to get to the venue, please see the info provided by the organizers of the event. We look forward to meeting you soon! Supply of clean water and efficient management of waste water are among the most vital urban environmental services. For communities, water related services are also often the biggest energy consumers – underlining the significance of water-energy nexus. It is therefore easy to view waste as a problem to be mitigated, something to be reduced to a tolerable level, and kept out of sight. Another mind-set is possible. Organic waste contains significant quantities of energy embedded in it. The facts that these streams of organic matter are distributed across our communities, trickle down in small streams and have low energy density, have made it difficult to capture that energy anywhere else but in locations with large populations and high population densities. A European project DEMOSOFC showcases a replicable concept by which power generation can be integrated into water services at superb efficiency in small and medium sized facilities, too, making good use of modular nature of fuel cells and fuel flexibility of SOFC technology. The video below presents the concept by an example from Collegno waste water treatment facility of SMAT in Turin region, Italy. Convion Oy, a leading developer of solid oxide fuel cell based products for distributed power generation, is pleased to announce its intention to raise up to 4 million euros with existing and new investors. Convion will raise new capital through offering equity shares via a round facilitated by Springvest Oy. Continue reading “Convion opens a €4M funding round” LEMPÄÄLÄ, FINLAND – Lempäälän Energia Oy and leading fuel cell system developer Convion have signed an agreement regarding a delivery of two Convion C50 fuel cell systems to Marjamäki district. The delivery is part of project LEMENE, earmarked by the Finnish government as a key project in helping the country achieve its national energy targets for decarbonisation. Continue reading “New clean energy system to make Finnish business district self-sufficient” We are pleased to welcome you to the Finland Pavilion of 14th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo. The FC EXPO 2018 is a premiere industry exhibition and a conference, held this year from February 28th through March 2nd, 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Convion will be accompanied with VTT and Elcogen at a booth W22-74 in West Hall 2F. Continue reading “Welcome to meet us at FC EXPO 2018, Tokyo”

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UAE Corporate Tax For Businesses with Extensive Property Assets Jun 09, 2023 / UAE Corporate Tax The government of the United Arab Emirates recently announced the establishment of a maximum net interest rate ceiling for corporation tax, demonstrating the country’s dedication to fostering a favorable business climate. This critical move intends to provide firms functioning in the booming economy of the UAE with more clarity and stability. This essay examines the specifics of this new rule, its effects on businesses, and any possible advantages it may have for the UAE business environment. The Maximum Net Interest Rate Cap For Corporate Tax The UAE government’s introduction of a maximum net interest rate cap for corporate tax is essential to increase transparency and promote economic development. This law limits the interest costs that UAE-based companies may deduct from their taxable revenue. This measure’s primary goal is to limit excessive interest deductions and ensure all businesses are subject to a fair and equal tax system. Benefits for Businesses 1. Improving Tax Planning A maximum net interest rate cap for corporate tax limit gives firms the ability to manage their taxes in a more organized way. Businesses may strategically use their resources, streamline their financial procedures, and make wise investment choices by establishing explicit limits on interest deductions. This rule promotes proactive tax preparation, giving firms more assurance and efficiency when negotiating the tax environment. 2. Promoting Equity Financing Equity funding is essential for fostering long-term company success. By encouraging a transition toward equity-based financing structures, the maximum net interest rate cap for corporate tax limit encourages businesses to look for alternate sources of finance. This change not only improves the financial stability of enterprises but also lessens their reliance on debt financing, possibly decreasing total financial risks and boosting resistance to market swings. 3. Fair Tax Procedures Adopting a maximum net interest rate cap for corporate tax encourages equitable taxation policies across the UAE. This rule assures that all firms, regardless of size or industry, are subject to a fair tax system by prohibiting excessive interest deductions. That creates an appropriate playing field, promotes healthy competition, and cultivates an ethical and open corporate climate. Resulting Effects on the Business Landscape Establishing the maximum net interest rate cap for corporate tax is anticipated to affect the business environment in the United Arab Emirates. Here are some essential things to think about: 1. Transparency and compliance with regulations The new law strongly emphasizes the value of regulatory compliance and openness in corporate practices. Corporations must carefully examine their financial arrangements and comply with the established interest rate limit. By following these rules, companies may show dedication to regulatory compliance, increasing stakeholder confidence and credibility. 2. Enhancing Investor Confidence Investors are likely to see the maximum net interest rate cap’s adoption as a move in the right direction toward fostering a more secure and open business climate. The UAE has become an even more attractive location for foreign direct investment (FDI) with more transparency and less ambiguity. This action may encourage long-term economic development and draw in a larger spectrum of investors. 3. Economic Sustainability and Diversification The UAE has been aggressively pursuing economic diversification policies to lessen its dependence on oil earnings. This more extensive perspective is supported by the implementation of the maximum net interest rate cap for corporate tax limit, which encourages companies to look into other financing options and diversify their sources of income. As a result, the UAE economy is better prepared to withstand shocks and adjust to shifting market dynamics over the long run. The UAE government has shown its dedication to maintaining a beneficial business climate by enacting a maximum net interest rate cap for corporation tax. For companies, this rule offers several benefits, such as improved tax planning, support of equity financing, and promotion of fair taxing procedures. Additionally, it has broad ramifications for the business environment in the UAE, encouraging compliance with regulations, boosting investor confidence, and supporting economic diversification and sustainability. To maintain compliance and maximize their financial strategy, companies must speak with tax experts and consultants as they adjust to this new regulatory environment. By accepting these changes, businesses may position themselves strategically, contribute to the UAE’s economy’s expansion, and prosper in a setting that emphasizes openness, justice, and long-term success. We save your time, resources, and costs. Whether you need help with Outsourced Accounting, Finance, Tax, Employee Management & Payroll, or ERP & E-Commerce Integration. we have the expertise and solutions to help. Subscribe to mailing list Welcome to our corporate tax services in Dubai. We look forward to being your reliable guide through the challenging world of taxes. With a team of seasoned specialists and a thorough understanding of the tax laws in the UAE, we offer custom solutions to enhance your tax strategy. Our committed professionals are committed to minimizing your tax bills while guaranteeing compliance, whether you're a local business or a multinational enterprise. Tax preparation, compliance, and consulting are among the many services we provide. Join up with us to realize the full potential of your company, reduce risks, and realize long-term financial success in the thriving Dubai market. Copyright © 2022 | Corporate Tax | All Rights Reserved.

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The October 2009 Interior Appropriations bill (P.L. 111-88) requires the EPA, in consultation with other Federal agencies, to prepare a comprehensive report to Congress on the climate effects of black carbon. Black carbon, or soot, results from incomplete combustion of organic matter such as fossil fuels and biomass. The report to Congress will evaluate and synthesize available information on sources of black carbon, impacts of black carbon on global and regional climate, and the potential utility and cost-effectiveness of mitigation options for reducing climate and public health impacts of black carbon. EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) has requested that the Council review the draft Report to Congress on Black Carbon to evaluate the report's scientific rigor and technical accuracy. On this page: See EPA’s PDF page to learn more about PDF files. Top of Page

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On the off chance that you’re a pleased pet person and a plant lover, you could have puzzled over whether you can have both flourishing indoor plants and a protected climate for your fuzzy mates. Fortunately you can find some kind of harmony between your adoration for plant life and the prosperity of your pets. In this article, we’ll investigate the universe of pet-safe indoor plants, permitting you to make a lavish and lively indoor nursery without jeopardizing your pets. Table of Contents – Pet Safe Indoor Plants Understanding the Importance of Pet-Safe Plants Prior to jumping into explicit plants that are alright for your pets, it’s fundamental to comprehend the reason why a few plants can be unsafe. Numerous normal indoor plants contain intensifies that can be poisonous to felines and canines whenever ingested. Side effects of plant harming in pets can go from gentle gastrointestinal uneasiness to additional serious responses. By choosing pet-safe plants, you can forestall these potential wellbeing gambles and partake in an effortless indoor nursery. Common Toxic Plants to Avoid Certain plants are best avoided with regard to homes with pets. Assortments like lilies, poinsettias, and philodendrons are known to be poisonous to creatures. Despite the fact that they might be outwardly engaging, it’s significant to focus on the prosperity of your pets over style. Choosing Pet-Friendly Greenery Fortunately there’s a variety of pet-safe plants to browse. Consider taking on greeneries, bug plants, and Boston ivy, which add liveliness to your space as well as innocuous to your four-legged companions. The Top Pet Safe Indoor Plants to Consider Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Spider plants are known for their air-purifying qualities and their safety for pets. Even if your furry friend takes a curious nibble, spider plants are non-toxic and won’t harm them. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata): With its lush foliage, the Boston fern adds elegance to any room. It’s a safe choice for homes with pets, as it’s non-toxic and contributes to better air quality. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens): The areca palm is not only visually appealing but also safe for pets. This pet-safe indoor plant adds a touch of the tropics to your home without posing a threat to your furry companions. Calathea (Calathea spp.): Calatheas come in various striking patterns and colors. These plants are non-toxic to pets and can thrive in low-light conditions, making them perfect for indoors. Pet Safe Indoor Plants Shopping Tips While looking for pet-safe plants, make a point to peruse names cautiously and request counsel at your neighborhood nursery. Select plants that are appropriate for indoor circumstances and won’t represent a danger to your pets. DIY Pet-Safe Planters Participate in a fun Do-It-Yourself project by making pet-safe grower. Change old holders into beguiling plant pots, and include your children in the process to impart an affection for the two plants and pets. Creative Pet Safe Indoor Plants Display Ideas Hoist the visual allure of your pet-safe indoor plants by exploring different avenues regarding imaginative presentation thoughts. Hanging grower, beautiful pots, and wall-mounted racks can add a creative touch to your inside stylistic layout. Bringing Nature Indoors: Creating a Pet-Safe Indoor Garden Now that you know some of the pet-safe options, let’s discuss how to set up your indoor garden while ensuring the safety of your pets. Choosing the Right Location When placing your indoor plants, consider areas that are out of your pets’ reach. Elevated surfaces such as shelves or hanging planters can help prevent curious nibbling. Providing Adequate Sunlight Different pet-safe plants have varying light requirements. Make sure to place your plants where they can receive the appropriate amount of sunlight without being in direct, scorching light. Regular Watering and Maintenance Legitimate watering is significant for the wellbeing of your plants. However, be cautious of overwatering, as standing water can attract pets. Empty saucers after watering to prevent this. Training and Monitoring While pet-safe plants are non-toxic, it’s still a good idea to discourage your pets from chewing on them. Training and redirection can help create a pet-friendly environment. Integrating Plants with Pet Spaces Make an agreeable conjunction among plants and pets by decisively putting your vegetation. Hanging plants, wall-mounted racks, and tall plant stands can raise your plants out of your pet’s span while adding an intriguing aspect to your style. Benefits of Pet Safe Indoor Plants Aside from being outwardly satisfying, pet-safe plants offer advantages like better air quality, diminished pressure, and improved mind-set. Watching your pets connect with the green components can likewise be engaging and improving for both you and your creatures. Creating a Beautiful Plant-Pet Harmony Accomplishing a harmonious connection among plants and pets requires careful choice and legitimate consideration. By picking the right plants and integrating them shrewdly into your residing space, you can develop a climate where everybody flourishes. Pet-Approved Playful Plant Accessories Improve your pet-safe plant corner with perky extras that take special care of both your pets and your adoration for vegetation. Figure comfortable pads for your pets to relax on close to the plants or small enriching watering jars. Integrating pet-safe indoor plants into your living space permits you to partake in the advantages of nature without compromising the wellbeing of your cherished pets. From the exquisite Boston plant to the lively calathea, the choices are different and invigorating. With cautious thought of plant arrangement and upkeep, you can make an indoor desert spring that is outwardly satisfying and alright for each individual from your family. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) – Pet Safe Indoor Plants 1. Can I keep a snake plant in my home with pets? Absolutely! Snake plants are non-toxic and can be a stylish addition to your indoor garden. 2. Are orchids safe for pets? Yes, orchids are safe for pets and add a touch of elegance to your space. 3. How can I prevent my pets from digging in my potted plants? Try placing pebbles or decorative rocks on the soil’s surface to discourage digging. 4. Is the fiddle leaf fig safe for cats? While fiddle leaf figs can be mildly irritating if ingested, they are generally considered safe for pets. 5. Where can I find these pet-safe indoor plants? You can find a variety of pet-safe plants at local nurseries, garden centers, or even online plant shops.

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We live in a same world. And we must take care of it all together. This is the main goal of the project SAME World, realized by 13 European NGOs and 12 associated organizations in order to shine a light on a theme which is currently a hot topic: the relationship between migrations and climate changes. The project will be presented during a press conference on Tuesday 20th October at Expo Milano 2015, in Cascina Triulza, the exhibition area dedicated to the Civil Society. SAME World (www.sameworld.eu) is a European-wide project – realized during the European Year of Development 2015 - whose aim is to involve students and teachers in building a new awareness on the relationship between poverty and environmental damages. Wars, overexploitation of natural resources, deforestations, drought: these problems are directly linked to the current model of development, which has a serious impact on the weakest areas of the world, forcing people to move abroad looking for better living conditions. The safeguard of natural resources, the adoption of sustainable development policies, the struggle against poverty and a fairer distribution of wealth: all of these concrete actions represent an effective way to involve governments and citizens in building a new model of development, based on environmental justice. The first step is investing in education: project partners will create an educational kit for students and teachers, which includes topics on environmental justice, environmental migrants and climate change. One of the main goals of the project SAME World is to involve actively citizenship and students: sensitization campaigns and educational activities will be organized in the schools. In addition, virtual education platform, mutual learning sessions, European student camping etc. will be implemented. For more information contact Margit Säre, margit @ ctc.ee

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Why having too much estrogen can wreak havoc on your thyroid – and how to get things back to normal. Have you and your thyroid gotten acquainted with each other lately? Indeed, you may have, if you’re one of the 13-27 million Americans with thyroid disease Shockingly, that number is on the rise, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to get it. Why? There’s an intimate relationship here with one of the main female hormones – estrogen – and thyroid. But first, let’s look at the thyroid gland itself, and what some common thyroid issues are. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, right underneath your Adam’s apple. According to the Mayo Clinic, every aspect of your metabolism is regulated by thyroid hormones, which maintain the rate at which your body uses fats and carbohydrates, regulate your body temperature, and help maintain the production of protein. When people talk about having thyroid problems, they’re typically talking about “hyperthyroidism” (an overactive thyroid) or “hypothyroidism” (an underactive thyroid) – the latter of which affects many women around the same time as, or just after, menopause. It’s also associated with stubborn weight gain. (More on that in a moment.) Here is a partial list of symptoms for hyperthyroidism, courtesy the Mayo Clinic: - Sudden weight loss, even when your appetite and the amount and type of food you eat remain the same or even increase - Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) — commonly more than 100 beats a minute — irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or pounding of your heart (palpitations) - Increased appetite - Nervousness, anxiety and irritability - Tremor — usually a fine trembling in your hands and fingers - Changes in menstrual patterns - Increased sensitivity to heat - Changes in bowel patterns, especially more frequent bowel movements - An enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), which may appear as a swelling at the base of your neck - Fatigue, muscle weakness - Difficulty sleeping - Skin thinning - Fine, brittle hair The causes for hyperthyroidism are many, with autoimmune disorders causing a large percentage of cases. It runs in families, and as with hypothyroidism, occurs more often in women than in men. Now let’s turn our attention toward hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland isn’t active enough. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, common symptoms of hypothyroidism include: - Feeling cold when other people do not - Muscle weakness - Weight gain, even though you are not eating more food - Joint or muscle pain - Feeling sad or depressed - Feeling very tired - Pale, dry skin - Dry, thinning hair - Slow heart rate - Less sweating than usual - A puffy face - A hoarse voice Any of it sound familiar? Again, thyroid disease has many potential causes. But sometimes, women find that their particular thyroid problems are linked to estrogen levels, which play a vital role in your cells’ acquisition of thyroid hormones. Let’s look at why. When the body is low on progesterone production (as is common with stress or aging), the delicate balance with estrogen gets thrown off, causing the body to react with too much estrogen production. This results in a body state of “estrogen dominance,” which affects all kinds of functions in your body – and can hit well before menopause, even before you hit your 30s. For most women, progesterone production starts to gradually decrease beginning at age 35. However, stress and environmental endocrine disruptors also affect hormone production, and these chemicals – the most infamous being BPA – are not found in remote, radioactive plants, but in everyday items that most of us touch regularly. Think receipts, food cans, and even feminine hygiene products. (You can get a good primer on endocrine disruptors and the top “dirty dozen” here, at Environmental Working Group’s site.) When progesterone dips, estrogen increases, creating an uncomfortable state of affairs in your body. But for your thyroid specifically, when estrogen is out of control, the liver starts producing high levels of “thyroid binding globulin” (or TBG): a protein that binds (just like its name!) the thyroid hormone, thereby decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone that can be properly utilized by cells. The result? Hypothyroidism, and all the attendant symptoms that come with it. We’ve listed mostly physical symptoms above for this condition, but it’s worth considering the one emotional symptom we’ve included, depression, and the subtle ways thyroid disease can provoke it. By now, you are most likely seeing the vital connection between healthy progesterone production and estrogen levels as it affects your body. Now, let’s look at how they affect your emotions – and why your thyroid health affects them. According to Dr. Christine Northrup, hypothyroidism and depression are related on many levels. If you don’t have enough T3 – one of your thyroid hormones, in addition to T4 – available, a whole host of neurotransmitter abnormalities can ensue, including suppression of serotonin and norepinephrine, which stabilizes mood and anxiety. That’s because ample amounts of T3 are found in the limbic system of the brain, the area that helps process emotions such as joy, panic, anger, and fear. Moreover, T3 is actually a neurotransmitter that helps regulate serotonin and norepinephrine: themselves neurotransmitters that turn on your brain’s calm, peaceful switches. So when progesterone production wanes, and your body starts pumping out estrogen, the liver goes into TBG overdrive. And as we now know, that limits the amount of oh-so-important T3 available to your cells. When your limbic system is starved of T3, serotonin and norepinephrine suffer, and you? You, our dear reader, are sad, depressed, and sapped of motivation – and have no idea why. For both your body then and emotional health, it’s critical to get to the root of the problem, and bring hormones back into balance. Given the above, you may think the root of all this is in tackling estrogen…and it is, in a way. But to treat it naturally and effectively, it’s best to turn to progesterone. ADDITIONAL LINKS + RESOURCES: The post The Connection Between Estrogen Dominance and A Sluggish Thyroid appeared first on DWC.

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Data from: Leaf drought tolerance cannot be inferred from classic leaf traits in a tropical rainforest Cite this dataset Maréchaux, Isabelle et al. (2019). Data from: Leaf drought tolerance cannot be inferred from classic leaf traits in a tropical rainforest [Dataset]. Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.qnk98sfbq - Plants are enormously diverse in their traits and ecological adaptation, even within given ecosystems, such as tropical rainforests. Accounting for this diversity in vegetation models poses serious challenges. Global plant functional trait databases have highlighted general trait correlations across species that have considerably advanced this research program. However, it remains unclear whether trait correlations found globally hold within communities, and whether they extend to drought tolerance traits. - For 134 individual plants spanning a range of sizes and life forms (tree, liana, understory species) within an Amazonian forest, we measured leaf drought tolerance (leaf water potential at turgor loss point, πtlp), together with 17 leaf traits related to various functions, including leaf economics traits and nutrient composition (leaf mass per area, LMA; and concentrations of C, N, P, K, Ca, and Mg per leaf mass and area), leaf area, water use efficiency (carbon isotope ratio), and time-integrated stomatal conductance and carbon assimilation rate per leaf mass and area. We tested trait coordination and the ability to estimate πtlp from the other traits through model selection. Performance and transferability of the best predictive model were assessed through cross-validation. - πtlp was positively correlated with leaf area, and with N, P and K concentrations per leaf mass, but not with LMA or any other studied trait. Five axes were needed to account for >80% of trait variation, but only three of them explained more variance than expected at random. The best model explained only 30% of the variation in πtlp, and out-sample predictive performance was variable across life forms or canopy strata, suggesting a limited transferability of the model. - Synthesis. We found a weak correlation among leaf drought tolerance and other leaf traits within a forest community. We conclude that higher trait dimensionality than assumed under the leaf economics spectrum may operate among leaves within plant communities, with important implications for species coexistence and responses to changing environmental conditions, and also for the representation of community diversity in vegetation models. All methods and analyses are explicitely described and provided in the corresponding paper. Please refer to the corresponding paper published in Journal of Ecology for further details. Agence Nationale de la Recherche, Award: ANR-10-LABX-25-01 Agence Nationale de la Recherche, Award: ANR-11-INBS-0001

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Let’s face it, no matter how much you try to educate yourself on everything about your car, there is always a secret cleaning technique or wonder product that will surprise you. Car cleaning tips and tricks develop as car owners and professional auto detailers alike learn from their past mistakes and improve on old cleaning methods. At the same time, new products and technologies are being developed everyday to help make your vehicle look as if it just rolled out of the showroom. Which of These Car Detailing Tips and Tricks Are New to You? - Talcum powder can take out the stain on your leather car seats. Worried about that ugly ink stain on your precious leather car seat? Don’t worry, a little dusting of talcum powder can help you get rid of it. Allow the powder to sit overnight for maximum effect, then carefully blot it away in the morning. - Clean your car in the shade. You can avoid leaving swirl marks on your paintjob if you let your car dry naturally out of the sun. This is especially helpful if you’re going to apply wax after cleaning your car’s exterior. - Cornstarch helps in buffing polish. Cornstarch will pick up excess polish or wax that can otherwise stick on the vehicle’s exterior and attract dirt quickly. Nobody wants a car that’s shiny in some places but pockmarked with dirty, sticky globs of wax and dirt in other places. - Use newspaper for cleaning window glass. Those discarded newspapers in the trunk of your car can be helpful in removing the dirt streaks on your windshield. You can use your favorite window cleaning product, or concoct your own solution using vinegar diluted in water. Don’t forget to include your windshield wipers in the process, as they tend to spread dirt if not cleaned properly. - Wash your car on gravel or a grassy lawn. To help get rid of the dirty runoff from your wash job, it’s best to park your car where there aren’t storm drains nearby. This way, you can avoid polluting your local water resources inadvertently. That’s one more way for you to help in the water conservation efforts in your area. - Always keep a box of wet wipes in your glove compartment. Car owners forget that the best time to get rid of a spill or a stain is when it’s still fresh. A box of wet wipes is very handy for emergency clean-ups, so you won’t have to wait until the stain has set in before you work on it. - Use a backseat organizer. An organizer will help you keep track of all the small objects in your car, from sharp scissors that can poke into the seats to candy wrappers to juice boxes. Knowing where to find these things can help you put them away before you park your car for the night, minimizing the possibility of causing further damage or mess to your vehicle.

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The Fashion degree at USW creates the leaders of tomorrow’s fashion industry, a group of professionals who can respond to the industry’s challenges. Fashion design at USW offers experience of the fashion industry beyond the university environment and sets a culture, skillset and attributes for life after graduation. You’ll engage in design thinking and a process-driven approach to solve complex issues of design, sustainability and commercial success, and develop a strong creative vision. Based at USW's Cardiff campus, in the heart of the city centre, you will work in new studios that simulate an industry environment. These have a full suite of manufacturing equipment, including industrial sewing machines. You will work with partners from the industry and be supported to undertake internships, work experience and placements. We are currently partnering with local, national and international brands to connect USW with a global industry. You will compete in national and international design competitions, placing your work on a global stage. USW Graduates are now employed by Debenhams, Harrods, Joules and Peacocks, amongst others. Graduates have also gone on to establish their own fashion brands, such as Imtayaz Quassim, whose designs have been worn by Justin Bieber, Tyga and Gareth Bale. How to apply This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered. - Course code: - Institution code: - Campus name: - Campus code: Points of entry The following entry points are available for this course: - Year 1 Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website. Fees and funding

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- Scientists have detected phosphine in the clouds of Venus. - Phosphine is a gas that can be produced by both biological and non-biological processes, but it is considered to be a potential biomarker for life. - The researchers considered all possible explanations for the presence of phosphine on Venus, including both biological and non-biological sources. - Biological processes are the most likely explanation for the presence of phosphine on Venus, but more research is needed to confirm. - The discovery of phosphine on Venus is a significant step forward in the search for life beyond Earth. Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and it is often called Earth’s twin because of its similar size and composition. However, Venus is a very different place from Earth. It has a dense atmosphere that is mostly made up of carbon dioxide, and the surface temperature is hot enough to melt lead. Because of its harsh environment, Venus has long been considered to be an unlikely place for life to exist. However, a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy suggests that Venus may be home to aerial lifeforms that float in a thin slice of habitable atmosphere, surrounded by otherwise hellish conditions. The study was led by Clara Sousa-Silva, a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Sousa-Silva and her team used two different telescopes to detect phosphine in the clouds of Venus. Phosphine is a colorless, flammable gas that has a garlic-like odor. It is produced by a variety of industrial processes, but it is also a byproduct of certain biological processes. On Earth, phosphine is produced by anaerobic bacteria, which are organisms that can live without oxygen. Because of its association with life, phosphine is considered to be a potential biomarker for extraterrestrial life. A biomarker is a substance or characteristic that can be used to indicate the presence of life. Sousa-Silva and her team considered all possible explanations for the presence of phosphine on Venus, including both biological and non-biological sources. One non-biological source of phosphine is lightning. Lightning can produce phosphine through the interaction of nitrogen and phosphorus in the air. However, the researchers calculated that lightning could not produce enough phosphine to explain the amount that has been detected on Venus. Another possible non-biological source of phosphine is volcanoes. Volcanoes can release phosphine into the atmosphere through the interaction of lava and water. However, the researchers found that there were not enough active volcanoes on Venus to produce the amount of phosphine that has been detected. This leaves biological processes as the most likely explanation for the presence of phosphine on Venus. However, it is important to note that the detection of phosphine is not definitive proof of life. More research is needed to confirm that the phosphine on Venus is indeed produced by living organisms. - Biological processes: Phosphine is produced by anaerobic bacteria on Earth, and it is possible that similar organisms exist in the clouds of Venus. - Non-biological processes: Lightning and volcanoes can produce phosphine, but the researchers calculated that these processes could not produce enough phosphine to explain the amount that has been detected on Venus. The discovery of phosphine on Venus is a significant step forward in the search for life beyond Earth. It suggests that life may be more common in the universe than we thought, and it raises the possibility that life can exist in even the most extreme environments. More research is needed to confirm the source of the phosphine on Venus and to determine whether or not it is produced by living organisms. However, this discovery is a reminder that we are still so much we don’t know about our universe, and it gives us hope that we may not be alone.

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Observers are keeping an eye on this year's "Singles' Day" or "Double 11" (双十一 shuāng shíyī), the massive online shopping festival that takes place every year around November 11th. Singles' Day was originally created by Jack Ma's Alibaba in 2009, which, along with Ant Group, were among the companies targeted by the Chinese government's Big Tech regulations this year. Wu Xiaolin and Ding Anhua believe that as criticisms of fintech firms have been increasing since 2020, it is important for China to remain rational and objective, cultivating a better understanding of the sector's innovation and development. Wu presents three key advantages of fintech firms. Firstly, they serve micro and small enterprises (小微企业 xiǎo wēi qǐyè), which are neglected by traditional financial institutions, at a lower cost. This inclusive service model contributes greatly to the development of China's real economy. Secondly, fintech companies have played a leadership role in meeting clients' needs and enhancing customer experience. They serve people who are "unbanked" (白户 bái hù) – those without accounts with banks or mobile money providers – which expands financial inclusion in the country. Thirdly, fintech companies are driving the digital transformation of the financial system. China is now leading the fintech sector globally, especially in mobile payment, consumer loans and credit, and digital wealth management. Fintech firms, however, have brought new challenges for policymakers, from platform monopolies, personal data mishandling, debt-fueled lifestyles to algorithmic bias. Furthermore, fintech firms could also pose new systemic risks to the financial system. Therefore, in order to mitigate these risks while still encouraging innovation, the authors recommend that China should implement "macroprudential regulation." As of 13th November 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed over five million lives with over 252 million recorded cases worldwide. How China handled the pandemic remains an important issue domestically and internationally. Liu Wei and Liu Yuanwen focus on how China's grassroots governance played a big role in the fight against the epidemic in Wuhan in 2020. Even under normal conditions, grassroots neighborhood (社区 shèqū) and subdistrict (街道 jiēdào) communities have long faced the realities of heavy tasks, few resources, and little power. In the pandemic's aftermath, Wuhan demonstrated its ability to improve the efficiency of its administrative system, authority and responsibility structure, and grassroots mobilization, which allowed the city to accomplish extraordinary and difficult tasks. Regarding the first point, Wuhan continuously adjusted its administrative system as the epidemic developed: On January 20, 2020, the Wuhan Municipal Headquarters for COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention and Control (武汉疫情防控指挥部 wǔhàn yìqíng fáng kòng zhǐhuī bù) set up eight working groups, including emergency security, public communication, transportation, and medical treatment; on February 16, four new groups were established in Wuhan, including those responsible for hospital beds and the coordination with medical assistance teams from other regions; and on February 21, a new medical treatment group for non-new COVID-19 cases was set up. Secondly, Wuhan gradually improved its authority and responsibility structure. For example, a large number of Party cadres were sent down (下沉 xià chén) to the frontlines to fight the epidemic. However, due to the hierarchical administrative structure, grassroots staff were constrained in managing the more senior dispatched cadres, resulting in the confusion of having multiple leaders. In response, Wuhan decided to set up temporary Party branches and placed dispatched cadres under the command of community Party organizations. This reshaped organizational structure ensured that the tasks were efficiently executed. Finally, the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee and municipal government published an open letter to CPC members encouraging cadres to play a leadership role in the process. Also, cadres at all levels from the discipline inspection and supervision organs were sent to oversee the work being done on the ground. The mobilization of the Party and its internal discipline made it possible for CPC members and cadres to be dispatched to the ground and fight the epidemic, considered the most important political mission. According to the authors, these factors led to the successful control and overcoming of the pandemic in Wuhan. At the Glasgow climate summit, China has been the target of criticism, scapegoated for climate change. Wen Jiajun points out that a major reason behind the dramatic increase in China's carbon emissions is because it serves as the "world's factory." Developed countries relocate their manufacturing industries to developing countries, like China, and thereby externalize their carbon emissions and associated pollution. For example, 7 to 14 percent of China's carbon emissions come from producing goods for the US consumer market. With China producing goods for the world, the question of "who really owns China's carbon emissions" needs to be considered. At the same time, there is a huge geographic disparity between high-polluting countries and those affected by climate change. Wen points to the fact that in 2000, 28 percent of global carbon emissions came from North America, but only 0.09 percent from Central Africa, which has been experiencing severe climate-related disasters. Developed countries are home to only 20 percent of the world's population but account for 75 percent of the world's cumulative carbon emissions. The US is the largest cumulative and per-capita carbon emitter, yet it withdrew from all climate change agreements including Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement, until February of this year. Despite being a victim of climate change like other developing countries, China has been fulfilling its emissions reduction commitments in recent years. It introduced the "New Development Concept" (新发展理念 xīn fāzhǎn lǐniàn) that proposes harmony between the natural enviroment and economic development, set the "dual carbon" peak and neutrality targets (双碳 shuāng tàn), and is developing new energy technologies and public transportation. According to Wen, although environmental NGOs have grown in recent years in China and improved public awareness, some of China's middle class still holds the US high-consumption lifestyle as a standard, while neglecting the climate catastrophes impacting vulnerable regions and populations in China. For example, the number of private car owners in China reached 244 million by the end of 2020, with an average annual increase of 13.6 percent over the past five years. Exploring the real possibilities of a low-carbon economy requires breaking away from the "American dream" aspiration and rethinking the type of development that China needs. On November 6, Chinese e-sports team Edward Gaming (EDG) won the League of Legends (LoL) World Championship, which became an online sensation among millennials. Ma Zhonghong points out that although e-sports (电子竞技 diànzǐ jìngjì) – multiplayer video game competitions – was classified by the government as an official sport in 2003, it still carries the stigma of being a "spiritual opium" or an "internet addiction" targeting the country's young people. The classification has also been subject to great debate, with some arguing that e-sports is just "competition" or "entertainment," while others believing that it is an "intellectual" sporting activity of the information age. Nevertheless, the e-sports industry has been developing rapidly. By 2020, the number of users reached 520 million and the market value exceeded US $15.6 billion. Ma found that e-sports players are mostly young men with middle-level education. For example, the average age of the 130 e-sports players in the LoL World Championship last year was 20.8 years old, and 82.3 percent were under 23 years old. Meanwhile, nearly half of the players have high school or technical secondary school (中专 zhōng zhuān) diplomas. The young age and relatively low level of education of these players, who are attracted by the industry's high salaries, have also raised public criticism. The average salary of China's 440,000 e-sports professional gamers exceeded US $1,720 per month in the first half of 2019, higher than the local average salary. Some well-known players can earn up to US $156,000 per year. In 2017, the Ministry of Education added "electronic sports and management" to the list of university majors, and 131 Chinese universities have offered degree programs so far. The author states that e-sports – as a new profession that appeals to youth and receives government recognition – still needs to be understood and accepted by Chinese society at large. The sixth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), held from November 8 to 11, adopted the third significant "historical resolution" (历史决议 lìshǐ juéyì). These official assessments of the Party's history address past achievements and future policies. Since its founding in 1921, the CPC has adopted two other important historical resolutions. Mao Zedong's "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party” (1945) was the theoretical outcome of the Yan'an Rectification Movement (延安整风运动 yán'ān zhěngfēng yùndòng) (1942-1945), criticizing the three "leftist" political lines and affirming Mao's position in the Party's history. The resolution was drafted and revised by Mao personally over a 15-month period. It was the first time that Mao Zedong Thought, as a theory of the sinicization of Marxism (马克思主义中国化 mǎkèsī zhǔyì zhōngguó huà), was clearly presented in the form of a Party document to guide the Chinese Revolution. In this resolution, the CPC carried out it's first "inward self revolution" (自我革命 zìwǒ gémìng) – describing the spirit and practice of the Party in renewing and improving itself. Adhering to the objective of "clarity in ideology and unity among comrades", the Resolution also laid the political, ideological, and organizational foundation for uniting the Party in the victorious war against Japanese aggression. Deng Xiaoping's "Resolution on Certain Historical Issues of the Party since the Founding of the People's Republic of China" (1981) provided a scientific summary of the major historical issues after the founding of New China. This included giving a very positive evaluation on the period of basic completion of socialist transformation (1949-1956) and highlighting the major mistakes of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). The Resolution factually evaluated the historical status of Mao and affirmed the significance of Mao Zedong Thought as the guiding ideology of the Party, emphasizing that his theory should be distinguished from his mistakes during the later years. The Resolution also put forward, for the first time, the idea of the "primary stage of socialism" (社会主义初级阶段 shèhuì zhǔyì chūjí jiēduàn), raised questions about the form of and means to build socialism, and was foundational to later defining the path to socialism with Chinese characteristics. To this day, the two historical resolutions remain an important basis for the CPC – the world's largest political party with over 90 million members – to help build consensus regarding its own historical issues. Subscribe to Chinese Voices. The digest is published every Sunday in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.Download the PDF of the complete articles (automatically translated) of this issue. 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|Appears in Collections: |Evolutionary history and diversification of duplicated fatty-acyl elongase genes of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) |Carmona-Antoñanzas, Greta E. |Leaver, Michael J. |University of Stirling |Carmona-Antoñanzas, G., Tocher, D.R., Martinez-Rubio, L., Leaver, M.J., 2013a. Conservation of lipid metabolic gene transcriptional regulatory networks in fish and mammals. Gene 534, 1–9. Carmona-Antoñanzas, G., Tocher, D.R., Taggart, J.B., Leaver, M.J., 2013b. An evolutionary perspective on Elovl5 fatty acid elongase: comparison of Northern pike and duplicated paralogs from Atlantic salmon. BMC Evol. Biol. 13, 85. |Background: The Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., is a prominent member of the Salmonidae family, and has been the focus of intense research because of its environmental and economic significance as an iconic sporting species and its global importance as an aquaculture species. Furthermore, salmonids constitute ideal organisms for the study of evolution by gene duplication as they are pseudotetraploid descendants of a common ancestor whose genome was duplicated some 25 to 100 million years ago. Whole-genome duplication is considered a major evolutionary force capable of creating vast amounts of new genetic material for evolution to act upon, promoting speciation by acquisition of new traits. Recently, large-scale comparison of paralogous genes in Atlantic salmon suggested that asymmetrical selection was acting on a significant proportion of them. However, to elucidate the physiological consequences of gene and genome duplications, studies integrating molecular evolution and functional biology are crucial. To this end, sequence and molecular analyses were performed on duplicated Elovl5 fatty-acyl elongases of Atlantic salmon, as they are responsible for a rate-limiting reaction in the elongation process of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), critical components of all vertebrates. The aim of the research presented here was to investigate the role of gene duplication as an evolutionary process capable of creating genetic novelty, and to identify the potential ecological and physiological implications. Results: Linkage analyses indicated that both fatty-acyl elongases segregated independently and located elovl5 duplicates on different linkage groups. Genetic mapping using microsatellites identified in each elovl5 locus assigned elovl5a and elovl5b to chromosomes ssa28 and ssa13, respectively. In silico sequence analysis and selection tests indicated that both salmon Elovl5 proteins were subject to purifying selection, in agreement with previous results showing indistinguishable substrate specificities. Gene expression and promoter analysis indicated that Elovl5 duplicates differed in response to dietary lipids and tissue expression profile. Lipid biosynthesis and metabolic gene expression profiling performed in Atlantic salmon SHK-1 cells, suggested that the control of lipid homeostasis in fish is similar to that described in higher vertebrates, and revealed the particular importance of Lxr and Srebp transcription factors (TFs) in the regulation of LC-PUFA biosynthetic enzymes. Sequence comparison of upstream promoter regions of elovl5 genes showed intense differences between duplicates. Promoter functional analysis by co-transfection and transcription factor transactivation showed that both elovl5 duplicates were upregulated by Srebp overexpression. However, elovl5b exhibited a higher response and its promoter contained a duplication of a region containing response elements for Srebp and NF-Y cofactors. Furthermore, these studies indicated an Lxr/Rxr dependant response of elovl5a, which was not observed in elovl5b. Analysis of the genomic sequences of elovl5 duplicates by comparison to various sequence databases showed an asymmetrical distribution of transposable elements (TEs) in both introns and promoter regions. Further comparison to introns of the single elovl5 gene in pike indicated much higher TE distribution in salmon genes compared to the pike. Conclusions: Although not conclusive, the most parsimonious origin for the salmon elovl5 duplicates is that they are derived from a WGD event. This conclusion is also supported by the close similarity of two elovl5 paralogs in the recently available rainbow trout genome. Regardless of their origin, Atlantic salmon elovl5 genes have been efficiently retained in the genome under strong functional constraints indicating a physiological requirement for both enzymes to be functionally active. In contrast, upstream promoter regions have strongly diverged from one another, indicating a relaxation of purifying selection following the duplication event. This divergence of cis-regulatory regions has resulted in regulatory diversification of the elovl5 duplicates and regulatory neofunctionalisation of elovl5a, which displayed a novel Lxr/Rxr-dependant response not described in sister or other vertebrate lineages. Promoter analysis indicated that the observed elovl5 differential response to dietary variation could be partly attributed to varying transcriptional regulation driven by lipid-modulated TFs. The distribution of TEs in elvol5 genes of Atlantic salmon shows a clear increase in TE mobilisation after the divergence of esocids and salmonids. This must have occurred after the elongase duplication and thus the salmonid WGD event and contributes to the observed regulatory divergence of elovl5 paralogs. |Thesis or Dissertation This item is protected by original copyright Items in the Repository are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. The metadata of the records in the Repository are available under the CC0 public domain dedication: No Rights Reserved https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ If you believe that any material held in STORRE infringes copyright, please contact [email protected] providing details and we will remove the Work from public display in STORRE and investigate your claim.

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Here at Earths Laundry, we’re starting something extraordinary and we want you to join us for the journey. Earths Laundry began when we discovered all the harmful chemicals in our cleaning products with no alternative solution. We created a sustainable product that will drive change in the industry and the world. Our product is made with ingredients that are safe for your family and our environment. By choosing Earths Laundry, you’re not only saying no to plastic but you’re reducing the amount of waste in our landfills. Our Mission: We are committed to providing innovative and eco-friendly products that keep your home safe and our earth clean. We hope you’ll join us for a better tomorrow! Plastic Pollution: It’s a Real Problem U.S. consumers wash more than 660 million loads every week and the environmental impact is massive. We must work to reduce and ultimately end plastic pollution. By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans. According to NASA, the world's rainforests will be gone by 2100 if the current rate of destruction continues. Nearly 80% of the world's fisheries are fully exploited, over-exploited, depleted, or in a state of collapse. Our product will help to eliminate single-use plastic jugs from landfills and oceans.

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Sport occupies an unusual place in society. It’s simultaneously public and private – something we do for our own personal health, but also a multibillion-dollar industry; both political and apolitical, accessible and exclusive. This is also why sport straddles such interesting territory when it comes to both the climate and nature crises. Champions for Earth, an organisation of athletes promoting environmental action, was formed for exactly this reason. “Climate change affects us all, and in pursuing solutions we must bring as many people together as possible,” their mission statement reads. “We see sport as a piece of that puzzle: unifying people across race, age, gender, sex, religion and disability.” But, sport, as a sector, is also a major contributor to the damage being done to our planet: from the greenhouse gases emitted from transporting equipment, athletes and fans all over the world, to the harm done to ecosystems by venue construction, high-density events and poor waste management. Sport is both a ‘victim’ and contributor to climate change Though it’s impossible to accurately calculate sport’s contribution to global warming and biodiversity loss, some have compared its carbon footprint to that of a country the size of Spain. Unlike many other industries, however, sport is also often situated on the frontlines of the climate emergency. We saw this at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, as athletes passed out and faced serious health problems due to the excessive heat. This was clearer still at the Beijing Winter Olympics a few months later, as the Games became the first in history to rely almost entirely on artificial snow. In the months since the Olympics, we’ve seen more races and competitions cancelled, relocated and postponed because of the direct effects of climate change. A recent report from Badvertising argued that many of the major sponsors for winter sports were directly melting the snow necessary for events to take place. Britain’s most successful Winter Olympian Lizzy Yarnold said these deals were “like winter sport nailing the lid on its own coffin.” “Sport is not just a victim of [climate] change, but an important contributor too,” writes author David Goldblatt in Rapid Transition Alliance’s report into the relationship between sport and climate change. So how then can sport be used to tackle the environmental issues we’re collectively facing? Athletes have a ‘unique perspective’ Hannah Mills is the most successful female sailor in Olympic history. After decades spent competing and training on coastlines around the world, the 34-year-old is acutely aware of both the gravity of the climate crisis and the impact major sporting events can have on the planet. “There’s a big environmental footprint with sport,” Mills says, “so that on the one hand needs to be addressed, by reducing things like emissions and everything we possibly can.” Her passion for environmentalism stems from a lifelong relationship with the outdoors. “It’s one big playground that we’re lucky enough to get to use in so many different ways,” she says, “and through sailing you spend so much time outside on the ocean, which is a real privilege… you always have an appreciation for nature and just how vast the ocean is.” Sport as a tool for finding local solutions It was what Mills saw at her second Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro that crystallised for her the severity of our plastic pollution problem. “I’d never seen anywhere where it was quite so stark,” Mills explains, “everywhere we’d sailed before you’d see the odd piece of plastic floating around, and I wouldn’t necessarily think too much of it. But in Rio… it became too much to ignore.” Rio’s plastic pollution problem is also a good example of how localised issues – that need localised solutions – sometimes get lost when common environmental issues are considered on a global scale. Decades of inadequate infrastructure and a lack of funding for waste management have caused the carpets of plastic waste that cover the otherwise beautiful coastline around Rio. But when that messaging gets oversimplified into general conversations about avoiding single-use plastics, rather than tackling the root causes of the specific crisis playing out in Rio, it’s clear to see why this leads to a lack of meaningful action. This is where Mills feels sport has the opportunity to enact more meaningful change. “We get this unique perspective and this unique impact as athletes or as sporting events to tell stories – and people, for whatever reason, listen and look up to athletes.” Mills works with SailGP as the strategist for the Emirates Great Britain team, an international sailing competition that takes place across a season of grand prix events around the world. Similarly to the work being done by Extreme E, SailGP runs outreach initiatives in each racing location – not just to ensure the competition is sustainable, but in an effort to leave a lasting positive legacy. “A huge part of the climate change narrative is that in every location there will be different solutions that are effective,” says Mills, “it’s about understanding that it’s not a one-size-fits-all. “Yes, we all need to come together globally in terms of emissions. But actually, in terms of restoring and protecting nature, it’s very location-dependent as to what’s working,” she explains. Some of SailGP’s local impact projects have included introducing “ecological anchoring” in an effort to preserve and restore seagrass beds off the coast of Saint-Tropez, developing large-scale solar farms in England, and planting native poplar trees in southern Italy. Bringing the political to the apolitical? When athletes, coaches or commentators raise issues like the urgent need to address the climate crisis, a common criticism is that this is seen as making a political point within a space that is ostensibly neutral. There are separate conversations to be had about whether environmentalism should be considered political or whether sport has ever been remotely apolitical – but that’s perhaps best left for another time. Sometimes climate action is seen as sufficiently apolitical to feature in sport, such as Reading FC’s fantastic collaboration with Reading University – incorporating the climate stripes into their kit. — Ed Hawkins (@ed_hawkins) July 25, 2022 “I can really see the argument both ways,” Mills says, explaining that “in the field of play” people’s focus should perhaps be entirely on the sport and the competition. “But I think there’s such an opportunity around athletes in the build-up to big events and in interviews during big events where you can really use your platform.” For ultramarathon runner Damian Hall, however, sport and climate action are directly entwined. His latest book is even titled ‘We Can’t Run Away From This.’ He also co-founded The Green Runners, a community of running enthusiasts putting the planet first. Hall recently won the 268-mile (430km) Spine Race – affectionately dubbed ‘Britain’s most brutal race’ – in a gruelling 84 hours and 36 minutes, setting a new men’s course record in the process. For spectators tracking the runners online, Hall’s profile showed him holding a Just Stop Oil banner – which he later unfurled upon crossing the finish line. Shout out to @Ultra_Damo for winning the #SpineRace and also props for using his platform to highlight the biggest issues impacting us all@TheGreenRunnerz @JustStop_Oil @runningpunks pic.twitter.com/Jv1dkzxg5P — Christopher Whitby (@commanderwhitby) January 19, 2023 “This all just feels so urgent,” Hall explains, “my sport is very niche, but there are moments where it might get a little bit of publicity… I guess I’m just desperate and trying to use those moments.” It was the 2019 Extinction Rebellion protests in London that spurred the father-of-two down this path, catching his attention with their colourful and vibrant nature before driving home the severity of the climate crisis. “We’ve all seen headlines about polar bears and melting glaciers for years, but it was difficult sometimes to connect that to your life. So those protests made me start to realise how urgent things were and how governments really weren’t acting,” Hall says. “I also started questioning myself as an athlete,” he continues, “as an elite ultramarathon runner I would fly to on average probably three big, international races a year – in fact in 2019 I flew five times return and hadn’t really given that significant thought.” Cutting down on flights and picking ethical sponsors Now, Hall hasn’t flown for three years – opting for domestic races and international events accessible by greener modes of transport. He’s part of a small but growing field of athletes turning down opportunities to compete abroad. Despite having a list of events he’d always wanted to do – such as one on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean – he says he now “can’t justify that to myself.” One of Great Britain’s leading junior athletes, Innes FitzGerald, recently made headlines after declining to compete in Australia because of the environmental impact of travelling halfway around the world. “The reality of the travel fills me with deep concern,” she said in a letter to British Athletics. “I was just nine when the COP21 Paris climate agreement was signed. Now, eight years on, global emissions have been steadily increasing, sending us on a path to climate catastrophe.” However, Hall hasn’t written off flying entirely. “I don’t think I should have to sacrifice my entire career,” he says, explaining that there are a handful of key races – largely in the US – that he still hopes to do. It’s also through his sponsors where Hall feels he can help effect real change. He’s meticulous about the companies he partners with, turning down sponsorships and funding when organisations aren’t engaging meaningfully with environmental issues. “I thought it would make me kind of unpopular, but it’s actually sort of had the opposite effect,” he explains, “I’ve found some companies have approached me because they want to work with me because of my ethics.” Though Hall is extremely humble about his impact, the kind of companies he deals with are sometimes major sportswear manufacturers and suppliers. “It’s nudging for systemic change that is going to have the most impact.”

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May 24, 2020 How to Plan a Home Solar Electric System Given the tons of benefits it affords you — solar energy is the future. So you will be making the right decision if you choose to power your home with solar energy. However, powering your home with solar energy will require some amount of planning if everything is to go just the way you want it. Thankfully, we know a thing or two about the nuts and bolts of getting solar energy to your abode. Determine Your Home’s Energy Efficiency This is the first step to take when you are looking to install solar energy because it is a key part of your plan. The aim is to determine if you need to upgrade the energy efficiency of your home. Take time to figure your total electric usage. This will help you decide if you need a home solar system. Here’s how you can determine the energy efficiency of your home: - Carry out a home energy audit which should help you see how you expend energy so you can decide if you are losing electricity unnecessarily. - Take a look at your appliances. You might need to eliminate the use of some or just replace others with high-efficiency models. You also want to ensure that you are using energy-efficient lighting. - Do you use a cooling and heating system? If weatherizing your home feasible? If not, what are the options you have? HVAC systems consume a lot of energy in case you didn’t know. The next step in planning a home solar system is to examine your home’s solar potential. Specifically, how power will be generated from the sites available. Luckily, there are lots of tools that can enable you to gauge the solar potential of your home. You must do this because not all homes are suitable for solar, and your home might be one of those homes. Another option is to engage the services of a professional solar installer to help you with this. Gauging your home’s solar potential will require you to ascertain the following: Your roof: Does it need to be replaced? If yes, then how soon do you need to do this? Solar panels need sturdy roofs. You will want to consider the age of your roof and whether or not it will need to be replaced. If you think that you will need to replace your roof in the next couple of years, you will need to go ahead and do that before you attach rooftop solar. Shade trees: Are there any around your home? Shade trees will reduce the amount of light that solar panels receive. So it’s important to take a look at where you plan to put your solar system. Your Local Home Owners Association: Will they permit a solar system in your home? What are the stipulations guiding solar panel systems in your neighborhood? What Are the Options for Using Solar Nowadays, there are several options that will allow you to enjoy solar energy in your home — even if you do not want to rent or purchase a rooftop system. Here are the available options: - Shared solar: In this scenario, people can share solar energy using virtual net metering. - Solar leases: Here, you can lease a solar system if you can’t afford one. - Solarize program: This program allows you to get a discount system or participate in one. - Switch energy suppliers to get green energy (if you’re in a deregulated state). - Power purchase agreement: This involves a third party agreement wherein you get solar energy from a party that places the equipment on your home. Do Your Research The next step is to find out where you can get the best service when it’s time to install a home solar system. It’s vital to do your research about the experts in solar-generated power near you. There are no cutting corners here. Only the best will do when you are looking to invest in solar power. So do your research. Always ask for proof of certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Bear the following questions in mind when you are at this stage: - How much does the outfit know about local building permits and interconnections? - Can you get references from other people? - What is their warranty like? It also makes sense to ensure that the company does not have any liens or active judgments. Check the Better Business Bureau or your state’s electricity board for this information. There are lots of solar financing options and incentives (like tax credits, for example) available to those looking to get a home solar system. Try to understand as much as possible about the incentives that are available to you. You can get as much information as you want about available incentives from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency. Making Your Decision This is where you decide if you are to get a professional service or just go the DIY route. The latter option is certainly a possibility. All you need is to do some more research on the kind of solar PV tools you need, the size of panels to install, and how to install them. Whatever your decision, be sure to stay on the right side of the local laws. By following the steps described above on planning a home solar system, you’ll be able to get your home powered with solar energy in no time. Thad Warren covers renewable energy technology and trends in the utility industry for EnergyBot. His work has been published in MarketWatch, Seeking Alpha, and the Chicago Daily Harold.

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Is the term ‘compassionate economy’ an oxymoron? When people think about the economy, they usually think of decisions about investment, markets, or numbers on electronic charts. Maybe they have an image of people – probably suited men – in a boardroom taking decisions about closing factories or increasing the CEO’s pay. Or they picture frantic shouting and hand waving on the stock exchange floor. Compassion is not usually part of such images and connotations. Yet how we provide for each other and distribute resources – the essence of economy – is a terrain in sore need of compassion. Decisions taken about pay, prices, investment, and about what ‘counts’ have consequences far beyond the rooms they were taken in. These decisions shape what sort of economy prevails, and this in turn, shapes whether people and planet flourish and thrive or struggle to survive. So far, the result of those decisions has generated an economy that is not only not working for enough people, but is pushing the planet beyond what she can handle. There is ample evidence that the way things are operating today needs to change: from the warnings of scientists that acting to address environmental breakdown is beyond urgent, to communities across the globe who all-too often face precariousness and struggle navigating the impact of decisions taken elsewhere. The 2022 UN Human Development Report describes ‘three volatile and interacting strands: the destabilizing planetary pressures and inequalities of the Anthropocene, the pursuit of sweeping societal transformations to ease those pressures and the widespread and intensifying polarization’. It is the economy, not the world, that lacks compassion There is a fear that humanity has lost its way, and that people crave the wrong things. This implies that the existential crisis facing the world emerges from people writ large. Looking at these crises, some call for a shift in people’s values. The assumption then seems to be that if people change, one-by-one, then things will get better, things will not be so dangerous, and our planet will not be so precariously close to being pushed beyond her limits. What this calculation doesn’t take account of is the swathes of evidence that people’s values are already largely aligned with what humanity and the planet need (see here for a collection of research and here). Instead, it is the economy that is misaligned. Poll after poll of public opinion indicates that people, around the world, want the post-Covid world to be one where health and the planet are elevated above goals such as economic growth. These polls are underscored by rich participatory deliberations such as Citizens Assemblies. And these articulations of what humans want and most value are, in turn, reinforced by the findings of psychologists, sociologists, neuroscientists, and scholars in development and human need. Distilling the messages from these diverse quarters leads to a picture of what people need: trust and cooperation in relationships; security and sufficiency in work and income; purpose and dignity in how time is spent; and presence in healthy environments. But what has happened is not so much that people’s values have gone awry, but the way the economy has been designed – dependent on growth and its success largely measured by GDP – is like a heavy cloak laying across these values, masking and undermining them. So these human needs – familiar across cultures, locations and politics – are inhibited, at best, by an economy which is constructed with 20th century thinking, which judges itself against measures that contain many perverse incentives, and which treats people and the planet as mere factors of production. So is it surprising that people, faced with an economy so misaligned to their needs, reach for coping mechanisms – at the shopping mall, the gym, the pill box or the ballot box? Is it surprising that people, with their profound and ingrained need to belong and avoid shame, grasp for control of their image, as economic hierarchies so harshly translate into social hierarchies? Is it surprising that in a world of rapid change, sound bites, twitter bubbles, and insecurity about the future, that people look to steady their own identities and hold onto what they know? Can economic change and compassion chime together? So, it is not necessarily that people have lost their compassion, but that the economy of today, built up over several decades, has trampled over people’s values. Nor is it that people make bad choices as individuals, but they are constrained by their contexts and circumstances from building the lives they want to live. What could – needs to – emerge instead? What is needed is an economy fit for the 21st century, designed with compassion (as in understanding others’ needs and working to deliver them), not extraction at its heart, and thus aligned with what people and planet need. This compassionate economy would speak to the common core messages contained in a diversity of voices calling for a different sort of economy: encapsulated by the idea of a wellbeing economy. Whether regenerative economics, solidarity economics, doughnut economics, buen vivir, degrowth, participatory economics, economies for the common good, and so on, they all add brushstrokes to a beautiful and rich alternative vision to the economy of today that sucks so much life out of people and planet. When it comes to individual businesses, the idea of compassion entails that instead of giving back what we’ve received, we need to give first…We need companies set up with the purpose of returning to the integrity of humanity and caring for our planet…Allowing the profit-motive to be supreme is unbalanced: it tips the scales against humanity and the planet. We need to find a new role for business in which…it also builds a healthier society. Getting there is going to involve a plethora of changes: in business models, tax systems, product design, pricing mechanisms, distribution of paid work, valuing of unpaid work, procurement, planning, metrics, bureaucratic systems, governmental budgeting and so on. A 1000+ piece jigsaw puzzle. Clustering the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle into four corners ‘4Ps’ (Purpose, Prevention, Predistribution, and People Powered) can help make sense of the task of system change: - Purpose: This is about realigning the goal of the economy and the entities that comprise it with the needs of people and planet. Think of the gathering momentum of the ‘Beyond GDP’ movement or the fact that over half of OECD countries have multidimensional wellbeing frameworks. Outcomes budgeting – that look at what is being achieved, rather than just what is being spent and done – is another example. - Prevention: Tackling things at their root cause is better than constantly putting sticking plasters on the damage done. This is about asking why a problem emerged? And keep asking ‘Why?’ until the upstream drivers are understood and then designing and delivering action there. The more circular an economy, the less need for beach clean ups; the more people can earn enough to live on, the less need for food banks and tax credits to top up wages; and so on. - Predistribution: This is about getting the economy to do more of the heavy lifting, so less government intervention is necessary to redistribute between rich and poor. Businesses whose mission is something other than short term profit are vital; wage ratios, Living Wages, community wealth building, and flourishing local enterprises also fit near this corner. - People Powered: Putting people at the forefront of shaping economic systems is the only antidote to an economy designed by and for a narrow group who do very well out of the current state-of-affairs. Who is at the table when budgets are designed? When economic strategies are written? When policies are prioritised? Tangible examples of each of these pieces of the jigsaw are not hard to find: for Purpose look at New Zealand’s wellbeing budget or Scotland’s National Performance Framework. For Prevention businesses moving to 4-day weeks or six-hour days and the Government of the State of Victoria embedding early intervention show changes are entirely do-able. For Predistribution, there are worker cooperatives such as the global engineering firm Arup, and in the UK businesses such as John Lewis and GoApe where workers are partners and the purpose of the enterprise is to deliver benefits for them. The community wealth building efforts of towns such as Preston in north England or Cleveland in the US show how to keep money circulating locally. Participatory budgeting is happening from New York to Brazil and citizens assemblies being used in France, Scotland, Ireland and beyond to bring deliberative conversations to the heart of government decision making and make it just a little more people powered. Compassion means upstream economic change Perhaps it is time to stop blaming people for bad choices or the wrong values, and instead view their situation through compassionate lenses. Doing so will bring firmly into view the structures of the economy that shape and constrain choices. Compassion means taking action there.

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- Waleid Gamal El-Dien: “The presence of international brands in the SCZONE underscores the confidence that foreign investors have in Egypt’s favorable investment climate.” - Mohamed AlKammah: “We are proud to continue attracting foreign investments as we remain dedicated to supporting the development of SCZONE through our ‘Industria Sokhna’ and ‘Sokhna 360’ projects.” - Nicolas Bouris: “The success of our previous ventures in Egypt has motivated us to embark on the establishment of our third factory in SCZONE.” New Administrative Capital, Monday, August 1st, 2023: Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, the Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), has witnessed the signing ceremony for an allocation contract between Elsewedy Industrial Development (SD), a subsidiary of ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC (EE), and Mienta the French brand. The contract pertains to the establishment of Mienta’s third factory and warehouse, which will cover a total area of 20,000 square meters in the “Industria Sokhna” project. Eng. Mohamed AlKammah, CEO, Elsewedy Industrial Development (SD), together with, Nicolas Bouris, Managing Director, Mienta, have signed the agreement, in the presence of Mr. Mohamed Hussein, General Manager, Mienta. Endeavoring to become an export hub in the MENA region, Mienta will invest up to USD 5 million to establish its third factory for small electric home appliances and a warehouse in 2024. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone, expressed his delight with the unceasing efforts of Elsewedy Industrial Development (SD) to attract foreign investments within SCZONE. This highlights the trust that foreign investors have in Egypt’s favorable investment environment. Eng. Mohamed AlKammah – CEO, Elsewedy Industrial Development (SD), stated: “It’s our pleasure to form a partnership with one of the leading companies that have consistently shown success in the Egyptian market. As part of our ongoing dedication to supporting manufacturers, we have been working diligently to develop and operate sustainable and integrated industrial cities across a total of nine industrial cities in Egypt and Africa.” Underscoring SD’s commitment to supporting the state’s plan to develop and promote SCOZNE, AlKammah elaborated: “Elsewedy Industrial Development is developing its mega project in the region, known as ‘SOKHNA360’. This expansive integrated industrial city covers a notable area of 10 million square meters and provides a comprehensive range of smart services and essential facilities. The project is strategically divided into an industrial zone, a logistics zone, a residential zone, social activities, a university, and a technical academy. This remarkable project offers investors the opportunity to capitalize on the commercial advantages of its prime location, which serves as a major gateway for global trade. As a result, it attracts both local and foreign investments, bolstered by the various investment incentives provided by the area.” Nicolas Bouris, Managing Director of Mienta, commented: “We are thrilled to announce our latest venture in the ‘Industria Sokhna’ in SCZONE, as we embark on the establishment of our third factory in Egypt, building upon the achievements of our previous successful projects. This initiative aligns perfectly with our objective to position ourselves as a key player in the thriving maritime center of the entire region. Coinciding with the French brand’s tenth anniversary celebration in Egypt this year, this project marks a significant milestone in our journey towards further growth and expansion.” He added: “The factory is projected to achieve its maximum capacity of 650,000 appliances by 2025. Additionally, the site encompasses a warehouse equipped with storage capabilities for more than 200 containers. The presence of ‘Industria Sokhna’ serves as a remarkable opportunity for foreign investors, such as Mienta, as it provides us with a distinct advantage in terms of expedited delivery dates for our neighboring markets.” It is worth mentioning that the establishment of Mienta’s new factory will significantly expand its product range to include 60 diverse items, encompassing kitchen and cooking utensils, as well as household appliances. Previously, local production was limited to only 35 products, while the rest had to be imported. Moreover, the inauguration of the new factory will create 250 employment opportunities for Egyptian youth.

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The World Bank (WB) has penned that without restructuring the railway sector in Pakistan, the ML-I project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) worth $9.172 billion will not be successful. As the implementation of the Pakistan Railways Strategic Plan (PRSP) is a pre-requisite to the success of this Project, the improvement of the quality and financial sustainability of the railway sector in general is also a necessity. The official document revealed that the project has been designed to meet Pakistani conditions and reflect good current practices including its safety designs but momentous new human capacity and skills in operating and maintaining the elevated system will be obligatory. The cost estimates are adequate. However, the eventuality allowance (4 per cent) seems very low at this stage of project development and accordingly the estimated cost should be regarded as a minimum. On economic aspect there is no demand elasticity with fare increase and no detail available for the economic evaluation so no prediction is determined about it. While the financial side generates significant savings in rolling stock capital. On debt service of loan for the project, in 2030, the debt service is 80 per cent of projected revenue. The high demand case has a better result, but the project saves only cover 20 percent of the 2025 debt service.

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We often associate air pollution with busy traffic, smoke coming out of industrial chimineas and strong smelly chemicals rather than our own houses. Sadly, indoor air pollution is real and is a health hazard just like ‘outdoor’ pollution. With much of the world’s population being confined to their homes over the last two years, the indoor air quality of our home environment has come into the forefront of many people’s minds. Our health and well-being are very much connected to the quality of the air we breathe, and according to the American Lung Association, exposure to poor indoor quality air can cause a variety of health problems such as asthma, chronic lung diseases and respiratory infections. From random gas entering through cracks in the walls and foundation of a home to asbestos, there are numerous indoor air pollutants that can negatively affect your and your family’s health. Common indoor pollution sources · Biological Pollutants: These are substances in your environment produced by living organisms and include mold, mildew, pet dander, bacteria, viruses, pollen, dust and mites. · Cookers and Heaters: Burning fuels such as gas, wood, charcoal or kerosene can release fumes and toxins into the air such as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide, contributing to poor indoor air quality. · Volatile Organic compounds (VOCs): These are gases that are emitted from certain solids and liquids including many household cleaning products, aerosols, disinfectants, personal care products as well as paints, solvents and varnishes. · Lead: This toxic metal was commonly used to paint homes before 1978. Chipped or deteriorating lead-based paint can release hazardous lead particles into your home’s air which can cause damage to the organs and nervous system. With the concentration of some pollutants in the home being up to five times higher than typical outdoor levels the prospect can seem worrying. However, there are many steps you can take to improve the air quality in both your home and the environment, and this article will explore some of these steps below. Getting Cleaner Air at Home Many household cleaners, sanitizers and disinfectants contain toxic chemicals that can result in poor indoor air quality and can irritate your eyes, nose and throat. Greenhouse gases, VOCs and other harmful chemicals from products such as aerosol sprays and liquid cleaners can enter your home environment and be absorbed in your carpets and furniture. Avoid unnecessary spraying or over-use of cleaning products and keep your products stored properly to prevent leaks and spills. A better option is to consider natural cleaning products, which are better for the environment and the air in your home. Many cleaning products can be substituted for natural alternatives such as baking soda and lemon juice. White wine vinegar is great for cleaning glass surfaces such as windows, mirrors and coffee tables as well as for descaling kettles. Soaps made from vegetable oils are effective at removing grease stains without releasing toxins into the air, while baking soda can serve as a natural abrasive to eliminate tough stains as well as neutralize foul-smelling odors. Reusable microfiber cloths are another effective cleaning product that trap dirt, grease and grime without the need for water or chemicals and without storing bacteria making them more environmentally friendly for your home environment. When it comes to laundry, many of the chemicals and fragrances found in fabric softeners and laundry detergents can cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes, dermatitis and can also aggravate asthma. The inhalation of these vapors can also lead to headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Consider switching to more eco-friendly laundry detergents and fabric softeners that are free from harmful chemicals and toxins, reducing the pollutants in your home. One of the best ways to improve the air quality in your home is by using a device that can remove pollutants from the air you breathe. An air purifier can remove impurities such as pollen, dust, pet dander and other allergens from the air and those fitted with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters will cleanse the air from the tiniest airborne particulates found in your home keeping it clean and allergy-free. The three main types of air purifiers are as follows: · Ionic Air Purifiers: Also known as an ionizer or ozone generator, these purifiers emit an electrically charged field of negative particles called ions which attach to the positively charged bacteria, dust, pollen, mold and other airborne pollutant particles thus eliminating them from the air in your home. · Activated Carbon Purifiers: The carbon in these purifiers work by a process known as adsorption whereby pollutants in the air react with and become trapped inside the porous surface of the carbon. These purifiers are particularly effective at removing odors, gases and chemical vapors from the air. · Ultraviolet (UV) Air Purifiers: These purifiers use UV lights to render many pathogens, bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms in your home harmless by disrupting their DNA. Air filters serve a similar purpose to air purifiers and will sieve out harmful pollutants such as mold spores, bacteria, dust and pet dander from your indoor air. As air passes through them, these filters trap microscopic airborne pollutants to ensure the air circulating within your home is clean and safe to breathe by removing them from the atmosphere. Installing a 20x25x4 air filter into your furnace or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system can greatly improve the indoor air quality of your home making it easier and healthier for your whole family to breathe. It is important to regularly replace your air filter to keep it working efficiently, and to prevent it from pumping dust, allergens and other pollutants back into the air in your home. Air-Purifying Indoor Plants The NASA Clean Air Study has found that in addition to releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide from the air, some indoor plants can also remove VOCs such as ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene – all relatively common chemicals. Try adding certain indoor plants to your home environment to act as a natural filter removing pollutants and improving the air quality for your whole family. Some of the best indoor plants for decreasing VOCs and filtering out indoor air pollutants include the following: · English Ivy · Peace Lily · Chinese Evergreen · Devil’s Ivy · Bamboo Palm · Barberton Daisy · Dracaena Fragrans or Dragon plant · Aloe Vera Snake plants are also great for purifying your indoor environment and thanks to their unique ability to produce oxygen at night by converting carbon dioxide, they are ideal for your bedrooms. Prevent Mold and Damp Moist, damp environments are ideal breeding grounds for microbial pollution such as molds, fungus and viruses. Make sure to ventilate your home by opening windows or switching on extractor fans after a bath or shower to release water vapor from the atmosphere and prevent condensation build up. Other ways to prevent mold or damp from your home is by hanging your wet washing outside where possible or by using a dryer. According to the Asthma Society of Ireland, drying clothes inside your home can increase the moisture in it by almost 30%, encouraging the growth of mold. Make sure to ventilate by opening windows to allow the water vapor to escape and also consider the use of a dehumidifier which can reduce the likelihood of mold and mildew, as well as musty odors in your home. Dark or damp parts of your home such as the basement, bathroom and laundry room are ideal for fungus and mold spores to accumulate. By controlling the humidity in these areas you can greatly reduce the likelihood of such pollutants entering your indoor air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor relative humidity should be kept below between 30% to 50%. Maintain a Smoke-Free Environment Smoke produced from candles and incense can emit carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide into the air, polluting your home environment. To counter this problem, switch to healthier alternatives such as essential oils and candles made from soy, and other natural waxes. Beeswax candles are thought to release negative ions into the air, which can purify and neutralize harmful airborne particles such as pollen, dust and other pollutants by binding with them and removing them from the air. For a completely smoke-free environment, consider LED candles which will not produce any smoke or soot into the air. Second-hand smoke from cigarettes is another harmful pollutant that releases toxic chemicals into the air such as carbon dioxide and methane, as well as at least 70 carcinogens. The odors from tobacco smoke can spread from room to room, and are absorbed by the natural and synthetic fibers in your home, including your carpets, wallpaper and furniture fabrics. Keep these harmful substances from polluting the air quality in your home by making your house a smoking-free zone. Vacuuming your home regularly will reduce the levels of dust, pet dander, pollen and other pollutants from contaminating your air. The fibers in your carpet are home to many unwanted particles and allergens and bacteria and dust mites often attach to pet fur which is then shed onto your floors. Pet dander will be kept to a minimum with regular vacuuming. Dirt from outside can also be brought into your home and become trapped in the fibers of your carpets from peoples’ shoes. Ask your guests to remove their shoes before entering your home. Indoor air pollution is a lot more serious than a lot of us think. Luckily, there are things we can do to improve the air at home and live healthier lives.

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L’Homme qui marche (The Walking Man, Auguste Rodin, 1907, Bronze) It was not certain if Robert Mapplethorpe consciously staged photographs to look like Rodin’s sculptures, as he did with Michelangelo, but he most surely would have seen many Rodin works in print or at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. This show attempts to link the two artists. Ordinarily, the idea of Rodin’s sculptures in his own museum and garden, next to the gilded dome of Napoleon’s Tomb, on a summer day in Paris would have been pleasure enough—but this July I chanced upon Mapplethorpe-Rodin (4/8/2014—9/21/2014) at the Rodin Museum. The experience was extraordinary. A relatively small and focused show, as part of the comprehensive retrospective at the Grand Palais across the Seine, Mapplethorpe-Rodin emphasized Mapplethorpe’s ‘sculpted’ photographs, placing them opposite Rodin’s striding nudes, for example. While Rodin’s bodies depict motion, Mapplethorpe’s still photographs suggest it. By delineating the taut tension in each engaged muscle, Mapplethorpe’s photographs of striding nudes are thus closer to the sculptures of Michelangelo. These photographs portray a quiet potential, rather than powerful momentum. Mapplethorpe’s stated aim is the perfection of form, a classical ideal of the Renaissance and the Greeks. But he was also curious and wanted to expose secrets: the unspeakable and the unshowable. There is no doubt that his outrageously explicit sexual photographs were a response to his Catholic upbringing, which he not so much rebelled against as trying to undermine. He most certainly did not belong in polite society, with his penchant for provoking physical sensations from those forms of absolute perfection. On the other hand, these photographs look tame today, 30 years later; and Mapplethorpe played no small part in that climate change. These two Paris shows deftly deflected any potential criticism of Mapplethorpe’s raunchiness by sidestepping explicit photographs from his oeuvre, as did his landmark show in Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia, Robert Mapplethorpe: Perfection in Form in 2009, which placed his works alongside Michelangelo’s sculptures. This is wise. I think this part of his reputation has been a distraction to his serious, artistic side. * Mapplethorpe’s problem may be of another kind – that of his medium. He said he might have been a sculptor had he been born 100 or 200 hundred years ago, and that photography was a quick way to capture form. Quick is the problem. Michelangelo’s art was a long and laborious process, from choosing a marble block to visualizing the form that was possible in those dimensions; and then the hard labor of chiseling and polishing the piece to perfection. Along the way, the artist’s emotions were embedded in every muscular action, not just his technical skill. Seeing the piece can bring a viewer into that reverie of his own muscular actions (via mirror neurons), thereby re-creating in them the emotions of the artist. The same can happen with sketching or painting – both involving actions by the artist. Drawing can be more immediate and thus many collectors prefer that medium. But the camera is a mechanical eye and it has other virtues: catching a quick moment or an unconscious act, like a glance; or an ambiguous situation. While the basics of form, shape, and proportion are required, they cannot be the only qualities in a photograph or painting. I think perhaps that lack of deep emotional connection based on process and muscle action is Mapplethorpe’s weakness. And it made his explicit pictures sometimes mere illustration of a superficial perception. His best pieces, I think are portraits of his life-long friend and muse, singer and poet Patti Smith. In this photograph, there was no obvious posing, in contrast to his other portraits. That deep quiet in the subject’s eyes and body language exudes a sense of trust. Smith’s gaze meets the viewer’s halfway, drawing them in. This look reminds me of that in Rembrandt’s portrait of his companion, Hendrickje Stoffels, in London’s National Gallery. There is the same kind of trust and ease in Stoffels’ whole expression. Done in the 1650s, note that Rembrandt did not achieve this until late in his career when his brush strokes became freer (he died in 1669 age 63). Thus Mapplethorpe’s best work came from his deeply emotional relationship with Smith dating from their student days; and in spite of separation through choice of sexual orientation, they retained a deep tie. He said of Smith: “We used to stay up all night and she would do her thing and I would do my thing and then we’d take a break and smoke a cigarette and look at each other’s work. It was great. She was one person who respected what I did. The school that I was in wasn’t very behind what I was doing [and so] to have one person who you think is intelligent and who you’re doing it with, who I was doing it for, sometimes [is what you need].” * The Renaissance and Baroque periods in Italy were no stranger to raunchiness, likely with an active homosexual scene. Many artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, were known to be gay. Michelangelo’s sketches of nude males exude the tension of passion, as seen in this drawing from the British Museum. Underneath the façade of reason and beauty of these times lay a bohemian life force of struggling artists, living in poverty and perdition, as seen in this show that just opened in Villa Medici in Rome, The Baroque Underworld: Vice and Destitution in Rome (10/7/2014—1/18/2015). Art has always arisen out of chaos and disorder.

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Explore the World of Evarae: Luxury Swimwear and Resort Wear Welcome to the world of Evarae, where luxury swimwear and resort wear merge effortlessly, creating an exquisite experience for discerning individuals seeking style, sophistication, and comfort. Evarae is a renowned brand that has mastered the art of crafting high-end, fashion-forward pieces that cater to the desires of modern jet-setters. In this article, we’ll dive into the captivating universe of Evarae, exploring their chic collections, sustainable ethos, and dedication to creating timeless designs. Join us as we embark on a journey through elegance, luxury, and the celebration of natural beauty. Evarae: Where Elegance Meets Adventure H2: The Birth of Evarae – A Legacy of Excellence Evarae was born from the passion and vision of its founder, who dreamt of a brand that embodied the essence of elegance and adventure. 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As the world continues to shift towards sustainable transportation options, electric cars have gained significant popularity. Among them, Kia electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a leading choice due to their advanced technology and exceptional performance. However, for newcomers to this eco-friendly revolution, understanding how to charge an EV can seem daunting. In this article, we will guide you through the process step-by-step, from beginner to pro, so you can confidently unleash the power of charging your Kia electric car Kia car repair. The first step in charging your Kia EV is acquiring a home charger or using public charging stations. Many Kia dealerships offer home chargers specifically designed for their models, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Public charging stations are also widely available in various locations such as shopping centers and parking lots. 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Explore Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas through a unique scavenger hunt experience! From April 27–May 5, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a scavenger hunt on Wildlife Management Areas throughout the state. Using the free and easy-to-use GooseChase app, WMA visitors will go on a wild adventure and discover some of Florida’s best spots to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors. Join the Quest Florida WildQuest lets you and your friends and family explore WMAs while competing in a fun scavenger hunt. Getting started on your adventure is as easy as 1-2-3: Grab your phone, download the GooseChase app, and set up an account. This easy-to-use app lets you snap pictures and record video to respond to fun prompts, all while watching your competitors’ submissions roll in on the live feed and tracking your progress on the up-to-the-minute leaderboard. Visit one of Florida’s WMAs on April 27–May 5, 2024, to begin your quest. Find your closest WMA by visiting FWC’s WMA Recreation Finder Map. Note: Andrews WMA and Little Gator Creek WEA are closed during Florida WildQuest. Enter the WildQuest game code DE6E39 into the GooseChase app, and you’ll be ready to play! Help spread the word using our Communications Kit! This project was funded with the help of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.

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This article explores the significant advantages of solar energy in these regions and highlights the key challenges that need to be addressed to unlock its full potential. Benefits of Solar Energy in Remote Developing Areas Solar energy offers numerous benefits for people living in remote developing areas, including: - Cost-effective: Solar power is particularly advantageous in remote areas where extending the grid may be expensive. Once installed, solar panels require minimal maintenance and can generate electricity for years without additional costs. - Reduced dependence on fossil fuels: Many developing areas heavily rely on costly and polluting fossil fuels for their energy needs. By leveraging solar energy, these regions can reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to mitigating climate change. - Improved access to electricity: In many remote areas, the lack of electricity hampers economic and social development. Solar power can provide a reliable and affordable source of electricity, improving access to healthcare, education, and communication. - Empowering local communities: Solar energy projects can empower local communities by creating job opportunities and fostering economic growth. These initiatives often prioritize the involvement of residents, enabling them to take an active role in the development of their communities. Challenges and Solutions While solar energy holds immense potential in remote developing areas, various challenges need to be addressed to ensure its successful implementation: - Limited infrastructure: Many remote areas lack the necessary infrastructure to support solar energy projects. This includes reliable transportation networks, energy storage systems, and skilled manpower. Investing in infrastructure development is crucial to realize the full potential of solar energy. - Financing obstacles: Accessing financing for solar energy projects can be challenging in remote areas due to limited resources and uncertainties. Governments, NGOs, and international organizations can play a significant role in providing financial assistance, subsidies, and incentives to overcome these obstacles. - Local community engagement: Involving and educating local communities about the benefits of solar energy is critical for successful implementation. Collaborating with community leaders and providing training opportunities can foster a sense of ownership and ensure long-term sustainability. - Technical solutions: Remote areas often face unique technical challenges, such as extreme weather conditions and limited access to maintenance services. Developing robust and resilient solar energy systems that can withstand harsh conditions is essential for their successful deployment. Unlocking the Potential To unlock the full potential of solar energy in remote developing areas, a multi-faceted approach is required: - Government support: Governments should create favorable policies, regulations, and incentives to encourage investment in solar energy projects. This includes streamlining approval processes, providing tax benefits, and offering financial support. - International cooperation: International organizations and developed nations can support remote developing areas by providing technical expertise, financial aid, and capacity building. Collaboration between governments, NGOs, and private sector entities can drive innovation and accelerate the deployment of solar energy solutions. - Research and development: Continuous research and development are essential to optimize solar energy systems for remote areas. This includes improving energy storage technologies, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs to make solar energy more accessible and affordable. By harnessing the potential of solar energy, remote developing areas can overcome energy poverty, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and foster sustainable development. The benefits of solar power extend far beyond just electricity generation and have the capacity to transform lives and communities. To learn more about the impact of solar energy in developing areas, visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

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Solo travel can be an exciting and enriching experience, allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in a new destination and discover their own interests and passions. Sri Lanka, a tropical island nation located off the southeast coast of India, is a great place for solo travelers looking for adventure and cultural experiences. From its stunning beaches and wildlife-filled national parks to its rich history and cultural attractions, Sri Lanka has something for every solo traveler. Sri Lanka is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of India. It is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning wildlife, and rich cultural history. With its friendly locals, affordable prices, and wide range of activities and attractions, Sri Lanka is a great destination for solo travelers. 1.Colombo: Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka and a great place for solo travelers to start their journey. It is a bustling, cosmopolitan city with a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic temples and buildings. In Colombo, solo travelers can visit the National Museum, which houses a collection of ancient artifacts and cultural treasures, or the Galle Face Green, a popular waterfront promenade. 2. Kandy: Located in the central region of Sri Lanka, Kandy is known for its stunning natural beauty and cultural attractions. It is home to the Temple of the Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses a relic believed to be a tooth of the Buddha. Kandy is also a great place for solo travelers to experience the local culture and traditions, such as traditional dance performances and local markets. 3. Galle: Located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Galle is a charming coastal city with a mix of colonial-era buildings and modern amenities. Solo travelers can explore the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built by the Dutch in the 16th century, or visit one of the many beaches in the area. Nuwara Eliya: Located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is known for its cool climate and beautiful tea plantations. Solo travelers can visit a tea factory to learn about the tea-making process, or take a hike through the surrounding hills and forests. Sri Lanka is a beautiful and diverse destination that offers something for every type of solo traveler. From its stunning beaches and national parks to its rich cultural history and traditions, Sri Lanka is a place where solo travelers can fully immerse themselves in a new destination and discover their own interests and passions. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, or cultural experiences, Sri Lanka has something to offer.

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Global population is about to tick over the 8 billion mark in November, and reach 9 billion by 2050. And while the population is growing, so is food insecurity. About 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure last year—350 million more than in 2019. Food insecurity and hunger are partly a supply problem. The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and conflicts have combined to disrupt supply chains and drive up food and fertilizer prices. The Ukraine conflict in particular impacted food security by interrupting grain and cooking oil supplies, and is largely responsible for food prices rising 30 percent since 2021. Lower production and export of fertilizers from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus undermine food production around the world, with low- and middle-income countries hardest hit, especially in Africa, where one third of all those who experienced food insecurity last year live. To solve these problems, we’re focusing primarily on boosting food production through procedural and technological advances. Yet food supply is just one dimension of the problem. The other major ones are unequal access to what food is produced, and population growth, which continuously drives up food demand. Food insecurity and inequality are strongly connected. Not only does food insecurity affect certain regions disproportionately, it manifests differently in different countries. In upper-middle and high-income economies, malnutrition is likely to cause obesity. In low- and lower-middle income economies, it’s likely to result in stunting or wasting. Global frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals address the root causes of inequality, for example by working to eradicate extreme poverty. But the other variable, population size, is not adequately addressed, and needs greater representation on the food security agenda. Reproductive autonomy, the power to decide and control contraceptive use, pregnancy, and childbearing, could have a powerful influence on food security. Countries with the highest fertility rates have higher food insecurity, and conversely, those with lower fertility rates have lower food insecurity. Half of all pregnancies worldwide—120 million—are unintended. If every person had full reproductive autonomy, that number would dwindle. High fertility rates would decline, and so would food insecurity. Today some 257 million women around the world who want to avoid pregnancy lack access to safe, modern methods of contraception. Among the obstacles in the way are supply challenges, fear of side effects, and opposition from family members. There are also structural barriers, such the low priority given to sexual and reproductive health across by government policies and services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, sexual and reproductive health services were classified as non-essential in many countries, contributing to more unintended pregnancies. Nigeria, for example, with a population of over 200 million, is the seventh largest country in the world. It is growing so fast, with a fertility rate of 5.3 children per woman, that it is set to become the third largest country by 2050. Only 12 percent of married women in the country use a modern method of contraception. Close to 60 percent of the population faces moderate to severe food insecurity. Absent new efforts to bend the growth curve, population-driven food insecurity will get worse. Between 2017 and 2050, populations of 26 African countries are expected to at least double their current size. In addition to supply-side solutions, efforts to improve food security need to focus on the demand side by working on population dynamics. That includes incorporating demographic projections into plans for boosting agricultural production, especially around rapidly expanding urban areas. It should also include boosting family planning and contraceptive use. Countries with the lower uptake of modern contraceptives tend to have high fertility rates and higher food insecurity. Compared to other continents, Africa has the lowest prevalence of contraceptive use, the highest fertility rates, and the highest food insecurity. Rapid population growth strongly correlates with poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. The inter-connections between population dynamics, fertility levels, contraceptive uptake, and food security can’t be ignored any longer. In fact, they should be harnessed to reduce food insecurity, improve reproductive autonomy, and help build to a more just and equitable future. Articles like the one you just read are made possible through the generosity of Food Tank members. Can we please count on you to be part of our growing movement? Become a member today by clicking here. Photo courtesy of Annie Spratt, Unsplash

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Tesla's dominance in the electric car market is being challenged by formidable competitors like Rivian, Lucid Motors, and NIO. The fierce competition is driving innovation, pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology, and expanding the options for environmentally conscious consumers. Tesla's competition in the electric car market continues to grow, highlighting the increasing profitability and demand for sustainable transportation options. Baby teething tubes provide soothing relief for infants during the challenging teething phase. Children today should play basket random so that they can develop their ability to play healthy and healthy sports games. Thanks for the useful information from your article moto x3m fethiye activities invite you to embark on unforgettable journeys in the heart of Turkey's stunning coastal paradise. Discover the beauty of Fethiye with our meticulously crafted tours that blend adventure, culture, and relaxation. From exploring ancient landmarks to cruising azure waters, our diverse range of tours ensures an immersive experience, making Fethiye your gateway to an enchanting Turkish adventure. Let us be your guide as you create lasting memories in this captivating destination

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Q: What do you mean, "can of worms about human activity and the second law"? What has that got to do with simple old rusting iron? A: Mainly that we usually don't want it -- except for iron ore (which is a mixture of dirt or rock that has a lot of iron rust , i.e., iron oxide, in it). We really like millions and millions of tons of that because it's worth millions and millions of dollars! But before we start digging in an iron mine, let's look at how we humans use the second law for our purposes. Whenever we run a truck or any kind of engine, we're using the second law for our benefit: [Note! From here on when I write "the second law", it is using those words as a code phrase or shorthand for "what the second law describes", namely: "some process in which energy disperses or spreads out"] |taking energy inside of substances that tend to spread out, but can't because of Ea, |(i.e, a high-energy mixture like oxygen (of the air) plus liquid gasoline (or solid coal), |giving it the necessary activation energy (a spark or a flame or heating at high pressure), |having the diffusing energy (in the form of hot expanding gases of CO2 and H2O) push a piston that turns |crankshafts, gears and wheels (with the exhaust gases, still fairly hot, but no longer |available for any more piston-pushing in this engine going out the tailpipe). We make our whole technological world run by grabbing as much as we can of the energy flow available from concentrated energy mixtures like oxygen and fuels to run an infinite variety of machines, electrical generators and vehicles. (Our bodies, as we have said, use second-law energy flow from the oxidation of food for the synthesis of essential compounds and for all activity, from biochemical to muscular to mental.) However, when we change energy from one form to another, from energy in a fuel plus O2 to pushing a piston or even water running down from Hoover Dam to the dynamos below, it is impossible for us to get to use all of the energy in the concentrated energy source for the jobs we want it to do. Some always is diverted as the unusable energy due to faster moving molecules (i.e., "heat") to the environment. (That's where our body gets heat to maintain our 98.6º F/37º C.) Q: OK, I get it. Every time I start our car, I'll think of the energy the gasoline's giving out by reacting with oxygen, making hot gases, pushing those pistons and turning that crankshaft…. A: And every time you breathe, don't forget the oxygen going all over your body and …well, let me do some more summarizing before talking about that biochemistry angle a little more: This minute all around the world there are tens of thousands of people who are "using" (transforming to mechanical work, losing some to waste heat spread out to the environment) the concentrated energy of a mixture of oxygen with coal, oil or gas to dig up the iron ore with giant scoops and transport it via trucks, trains, and ships from different mines to steel mills. Then, more energy is used by more thousands of people to change it into iron and finally to shiny steel...What a long parade of actions based on using the second law to get what we want! Every step from the original rusty dirt in the ground requires transformation of concentrated energy (of oxygen plus coal, oil, gas) to do a lot of mechanical work (along with that dispersing of less concentrated energy in the hot exhaust gases of CO2 and water). Then bringing together thousands and thousands of tons of ore, coal and limestone to one place, the steel mill, is another enormous expenditure of concentrated energy in fuels (not counting the human effort in muscle and brain). Next, a totally different variety of energy transformation is done, changing the iron (oxide) ore to almost pure iron metal that has a larger internal energy content in its bonds than does the iron oxide. Wait a minute! Doesn't it seem against the second law to force a dispersed-energy chemical like iron oxide to change into a concentrated-energy chemical like nearly pure iron? Sure it is, but there's no problem. Just as in running all those truck, train and ship engines, we can take energy flow from a spontaneous process (here in this case, from two chemical processes): The spontaneous reaction of carbon from coal with a little oxygen to form CO whose molecules are moving very fast (i.e., are very hot), followed by the spontaneous reaction of CO with iron oxide to form fast moving CO2 molecules plus pure iron and cause the nonspontaneous change of iron oxide to iron. Of course, in doing that we will lose a large flow of energy as waste heat. To give an idea of the size of it in iron making, a ton of near-pure carbon (coke from coal) reacts with four tons of air at around 1000 C in a blast furnace to form a ton of pig iron from two tons of ore. The energy price is six tons of hot flue gas that the process spews out, some of which isn't available for more changing of iron oxide to iron. Pretty big operation. Did we beat the second law? No way. But by using the second law (taking the energy from two spontaneous "downhill" reactions and transferring much of it to force a nonspontaneous process to go "uphill" energy-wise and make something), just as we take gasoline energy and change some of its energy into mechanical energy (to make pistons, crankshafts, and driveshafts turn the car wheels), we got what wanted: iron from which we can produce steel, the structural material for a near-infinite number of useful objects. Better than rusty dirt, right? Q: Are you trying to make an iron man out of me? A: No, no. Stick to the triathlon for that. The reason I went so long on that kick of ore to iron is that it's a perfect summary of the tremendous variety of what humans can do with the aid of the second law. We gather objects and mixed-up raw materials from all over the world. Just bringing stuff of all sorts from so many widely separated places to one spot as in iron and steel making is certainly not a probable occurrence in inanimate nature! It's a human act, especially when you consider the further elaborate arrangements that we make with all varieties of matter, from lining up botanicals in a National Arboretum in Washington, DC to joining metal and many other kinds of materials into building a skyscraper in Chicago or a Getty Center in LA: Those are big things. Equally as spectacular are the human actions in smaller things, bringing together the materials and fabricating a Boeing 747 or a jet engine with so much power that a couple of them could move a Titanic. Gathering, arranging, building, fabricating -- in all of these we use (what we can of) the directional energy flow from spontaneous chemical reactions such as the oxidation of petroleum and coal. Let’s finish this recap of human use of the second-law energy flow: Besides making concentrated-energy chemicals like pure metals -- iron, copper, chromium and silver -- from their diffused-energy ores (and innumerable objects from them), we make thousands of other high energy substances for our pleasure or our needs. Minor things like flavors for foods. Important pharmaceuticals that save millions of lives. It may take dozens of reactions (milder than that violent one for iron from iron oxide!) to change starting materials stepwise to the final chemical product, but the overall process involves diverting energy from spontaneous 'downhill' reactions to make the 'uphill', more concentrated-energy substance that we want. Of course, this is the kind of coupled process (i.e., a spontaneous + a non-spontaneous) that nature uses – taking a tiny bit of sunlight energy and, with the aid of extremely complex processes in organisms like plants, changing lower-energy carbon dioxide and water and traces of minerals into thousands of higher-energy substances. But don’t think that "natural" or "from natural materials" has something to do with good or harmless! There are hundreds of harmful or even poisonous chemicals in nature – from strychnine to the extremely deadly compound in simple castor beans. (Also usually omitted when someone extols the beneficial qualities of everything "natural" is the fact that all terribly toxic viruses and bacteria are totally natural!) —> Next <— Back Home —>> Last

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“Marx Reloaded” ist eine Kulturdokumentation, die den Ideen des deutschen Sozialisten und Philosophen Karl Marx nachgeht und ihre Relevanz für das Verständnis der globalen Wirtschafts- und Finanzkrise von 2008-2009 untersucht. MARX RELOADED is a cultural documentary that examines the relevance of German socialist and philosopher Karl Marx’s ideas for understanding the global economic and financial crisis of 2008/09. The crisis triggered the deepest global recession in 70 years and prompted the US government to spend more than 1 trillion dollars in order to rescue its banking system from collapse. Today the full implications of the crisis in Europe and around the world still remain unclear. Nevertheless, should we accept the crisis as an unfortunate side-effect of the free market? Or is there another explanation as to why it happened and its likely effects on our society, our economy and our whole way of life? Today a new generation of philosophers, artists and political activists are returning to Marx’s ideas in order to try to make sense of the crisis and to consider whether a world without or beyond capitalism is possible. Is the severity of the ongoing recession a sign that the capitalist system’s days are numbered? Ironically, 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, could it be that communism might provide the solution to the growing economic and environmental challenges facing the Written and directed by Jason Barker – himself an experienced writer, lecturer, translator and doctor of philosophy - “Marx Reloaded” comprises interviews with the world’s leading experts on Marxism, including those at the forefront of a popular revival in Marxist and communist ideas. The film als oincludes interviews with leading skeptics of this revival as well aslight-hearted animation sequences which follow Marx’s adventures through the matrix of his own ideas. Interviews with leading experts include: Norbert Bolz, Micha Brumlik, John Gray, Michael Hardt, Antonio Negri, Nina Power, Jacques Rancière, Peter Sloterdijk, Alberto Toscano, Slavoj Zizek. - Director Jason Barker, Alexandra Weltz - Producer Irene Höfer

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Looking for Coverflex tubular bandage? Discover why you should choose Coverflex tubular bandage from Hartmann! Are you looking for a reliable and elastic tubular bandage? Then Coverflex grip from Hartmann is exactly what you need! Find out why your Coverflex grip is the best choice for your needs and what the benefits are of using Coverflex D 10 mx 7.5 cm. What is Coverflex grip? Coverflex grip is an elastic tubular bandage designed to meet your specific needs. This tubular bandage is suitable for use on intact skin and has multiple applications including secondary fixation, skin protection under plaster and joint and ligament support. The material and design of this product provide a compression effect, but it is important to note that Coverflex grip is not intended for compression therapy. Why should you choose Coverflex D 10 mx 7.5 cm? Coverflex D 10 mx 7.5 cm offers some attractive advantages that make it an excellent choice for connecting arms and legs. Here are some reasons why you should consider this product: 1. Suitable for arms and legs Coverflex D 10 mx 7.5 cm is designed to be used on both the arms and legs. This makes it a versatile product that is suitable for different applications. Whether you need a bandage for your arm or leg, with Coverflex you are well equipped. 2. Elastic and flexible This tubular bandage is elastic and easily adapts to the contours of your body. This provides a comfortable fit without exerting unnecessary pressure. Its elastic nature also makes it easy to apply and remove, which is useful in situations where regular dressing changes are required. Coverflex grip is specially designed to protect the skin. It can be used safely on intact skin without causing irritation. This makes it ideal for long-term use, especially under plaster casts or other medical devices where skin health is of great importance. 4. Secure fixation The main purpose of Coverflex tubular bandage is secondary fixation. It holds bandages and compresses in place, which is essential for successful wound care. With Coverflex D 10 m x 7.5 cm you can rest assured that your bandage will stay safely and securely in place. 5. Trustworthy brand Hartmann is a renowned brand in the world of medical devices. With years of experience and a commitment to quality and innovation, you can trust that you will receive the best care with Hartmann products. Choosing Coverflex tubular bandages from Hartmann means choosing reliability. Why should you choose Hartmann medical devices? Hartmann has been a trusted brand in the medical sector for decades. Here are some reasons why more and more people are choosing Hartmann medical devices: 1. Quality and reliability Hartmann is known for its high-quality products that meet the strictest standards in terms of quality and safety. Whether you are looking for bandages, wound care products or other medical devices, you can trust that Hartmann products will meet your expectations. Hartmann continues to innovate to meet the changing needs of healthcare. Through continuous research and development, Hartmann ensures that its products are state-of-the-art and contain the latest technologies and materials. 3. Wide range Hartmann's range includes a wide range of medical devices and wound care products. Whether you are a healthcare professional looking for professional tools or a patient in need of reliable home care products, Hartmann has what you are looking for. 4. Support and advice Hartmann understands that medical care can be complex, which is why they provide comprehensive support and advice to healthcare professionals and patients. You can count on expert guidance and information to ensure you choose the right products for your specific needs. Hartmann is committed to sustainability and environmental awareness. They strive to minimize their impact on the environment and develop products that meet environmentally friendly standards. By choosing Hartmann, you contribute to a greener future. If you are looking for a reliable and elastic tubular bandage, then Coverflex tubular bandage from Hartmann is the right choice for you. With the benefits of Coverflex D 10 mx 7.5 cm, such as suitability for both arms and legs, skin-friendliness and secure fixation, you will be satisfied with the results. Furthermore, Hartmann as a brand offers a solid reputation for quality, innovation and support. So what are you waiting for? Choose Hartmann medical devices and ensure yourself of the best care and products that meet your needs. Order your Coverflex tubular bandage today and experience the difference that Hartmann makes in your care process. Product specifications Coverflex grip 9310680 - Hartmann article number: 9310680 - Contents: 1 roll - Dimensions: 10 m x 7.5 cm - Material: 82% cotton, 9% elastane, 9% polyamide - Suitable for: Hands, feet and arms - Delivery Time - Ordered before 17:00 is delivered the next day. - € 20,00 - € 29,99 - 1 piece You might also like

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Banana Republic Review – Escape Into Imagination We know that you’ve been interested in revamping your closet at some point in your life. You may have been more or less excited about it, but like most people, you’ve been concerned about your physical appearance. This is one of the premises the American retail chain, Banana Republic, seeks to answer. This giant of the fashion world specializes in producing clothing with an exclusive character. However, the costs are not so high despite what you may think at first glance. You are offered a wide range of distinctive garments at a fair price for their quality. Comfortable outfits with good quality can’t be found everywhere! And as you know, Banana Republic has a lot of time here giving us nice-priced and high-quality clothes since the ’80s. So, let’s review their eCommerce site and let you know if this is an excellent option to get stuff from an American’s favorite brand at your doorstep. What is Banana Republic? Founded in San Francisco by the artist Mel Ziegler in 1978, Banana Republic is an American company producing and designing various garments that undoubtedly offer avant-garde, comfort, accessibility, and variety for both men and women. The beginnings of this brand were based on the creation of clothing for travel and safari, simulating fantasy in their catalogs, having high recognition thanks to its originality, proposing themes in all its stores in a creative way with innovative decoration such as grass and other articles to all-terrain, attracting customers with speed. Currently, this clothing chain has approximately 750 points worldwide, including in Spanish-speaking countries, preserving the liberal essence of its garments and maintaining the quality of the material, promising a modern style at an affordable price. How does Banana Republic work? Purchasing a garment from this store is as straightforward as registering through the official Banana Republic website, choosing the garment, and adding it to the shopping cart. Once the company sends you an e-mail or text message for the pick-up, you will have to give your payment details and finally pick up your purchase at the store nearest to where you are or select the option of delivery to the comfort of your home. You can choose several options once you have placed your order, either postpone the pick-up, cancel it, or in any case, if you cannot do all of the above, you will have five days of availability to pick up your purchases. Otherwise, your money will be refunded, and the shopping cart will be emptied again. This chain has different payment methods, either with debit or credit cards, gift cards, and various additional rewards that you can earn through the official website of the organization or in limited promotions that allow you to redeem a code at the time of your purchase. You also have the opportunity to leave someone in charge of making the withdrawal. As long as you have previously designated it, the same must bring to the store the e-mail that describes the corresponding authorization, either printed or digital, along with the identification of the person in charge. All the above mentioned is the way to buy online. You may prefer to buy directly from the store closest to your location. How much does it cost to buy at Banana Republic? You will find dresses, tops, blouses, flannels, jackets, pants, and elegant suits in the lady’s department. The price range for dresses can be a bit wide, between $19.97 to $899.00. However, other garments, such as blouses, have costs of minor variation, reaching a maximum of $160.00. In this way, you have a collection of excellent qualities capable of adapting to your capabilities. Don’t think that they only have exclusive garments. They also have swimsuits, underwear, and even sleep sets. In addition to the different garments in stock, you can find accessories that give a special touch to a casual outfit. In the accessories section, you can find jewelry, shoes, handbags, gloves, hats, and sunglasses, among other distinctive items. Jewelry is offered from $24.50 to $219.00. At first, it might seem a little high, but the high quality of their products will make you change your mind. On the other hand, the shoe section is dominated by an exclusive touch. In this case, they are not casual items, but there is a dominance of luxury. That is why the price range can be slightly higher than in other sectors. They have a minimum cost of $79.50. This price corresponds to domestic sandals in the catalog. A higher fee is required if more suitable footwear for urban or casual use is desired. They are offered to start at $118.00 and have a marked elegant style. You can use them at the office or at social events. On the other hand, the men’s department has similar garments but masculine details. So you have sweaters, jackets, suits, coats, and even more casual outfits perfect for your day-to-day. The latter stands out for having details that give them the comfort to fit in casual wear. There are many discounts in the sports section. For example, you have up to 50% discounts on their outfits. You will notice that the price range is not very wide, with garments ranging from $20.00 to $170.00. Unlike the ladies’ department, the men’s department offers wallets, ties, suits, and black-tie accessories. However, the quality of their products is very high, so they may be a bit pricey. So, you may want to keep a budget of around 2000$ for a complete revamp. Support at Banana Republic If you have any problems, you can access the customer service section. This is extremely simple and allows you to navigate easily. In the interface, you will find the most frequently asked questions, a selection of common problems, and means of intimate contact. To start a private chat with the support staff, click on the icon at the bottom right. This chat is active every day from 7 am to 1 pm. You will also see telephone numbers in case you require instant attention. Is the Banana Republic reliable? We are talking about one of the clothing and accessories companies with 99% reliability since every purchase, whether online or physical, has a guarantee adjusted to each product you purchase. There are also multiple positive reviews for the quality of their fabrics, claiming that each garment has been of maximum duration. The Tripadvisor website has more than thirty individual opinions of people satisfied with their purchases. In addition, it mentions the excellent service and the classic, friendly atmosphere from which all their rooms are inspired. So far, most of the complaints from some of the store’s customers have been about the high cost of specific garments. However, Banana Republic offers discounts, bonuses, and different prices to reach the public more broadly. Advantages of Banana Republic One of the best-known advantages of this store is its diverse opportunities for discounts and rewards. For example, the famous Banana Republic Store Credit Card and the Banana Republic Visa Credit Card, with which you can earn points to claim a bonus or even qualify for renewable credits. So, among the advantages we find: - The elegance of the distinctive details of their garments is not necessarily for exclusive use. - You can use them for social events or during your day-to-day life. - There are multiple ways to access their new collections, encouraging consumer interest in new products. - Discounts of up to 50%. - Free shipping on purchases of $50 or more. - Point systems to make purchases. - Access is global. You can communicate with the company even outside the United States. - Customer service is comfortable and straightforward. - The website is straightforward to use and allows you to navigate between prices without any difficulty. - Discounts when creating a Banana Republic credit card. - More affordable prices than most competitors - The variety of clothing is incredible - Targets children, teenagers, men, and women of any age Besides, if you have no idea what garment or accessory to choose, Banana Republic has advised their customer service will provide you with options and essential information. Hence, you know how to select your purchases. Disadvantages of Banana Republic It is worth mentioning that the endless promotions have been a disadvantage for some of their customers, who claim that their coupons do not make much sense or exclusivity. Besides, the clothing and accessories supplied by the Banana Republic have a more straightforward pattern than other luxury apparel in other apparel chains. Therefore, it was considered in a collection as “Basic Clothing,” but it all depends on your taste. - The prices may not be very competitive if you look for inexpensive, casual clothing. - The breadth of men’s accessories is limited. Banana Republic: Fashion Leader We conclude that the Banana Republic is a perfect fashion icon for your everyday life. Even though elegance is predominant, it will not limit the use you can give to their outfits. Without any problem, they will adapt to the situation, fulfilling the premise of renewing your closet without harming the casualness of the outfit. Despite the time it has been around, this clothing brand has retained its initial essence, not leaning too much toward the eccentric and preferring the comfortable and urban. It comes in handy if you are one of those who live life to the fullest. A vital feature of Banana Republic is its promotions. So if you like to save a little and expect excellent quality for your daily outfits, you can prefer it. Its online shopping version is convenient, easy to use, helpful to get out of trouble with just one click, and a free subscription. If you have any inconvenience, there will always be a purchase guarantee. One of the best things this store offers you is their good customer support. They ensure that what you wear is ideal for you and adapts to your expectations, both in price and style, all this with a bonus plus points for your subsequent purchases.Visit Banana Republic

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Join us on Thursday, August 4th at 2:30 p.m. ET in conversation with Michelle Moore, CEO of Groundswell, author of the upcoming book Rural Renaissance: Revitalizing America’s Hometowns through Clean Power, and President Biden nominee to the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors. Michelle and Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose will discuss the transition to clean energy and steps necessary to create an inclusive system that regenerates communities around the country. This event is part of the Garrison Institute’s Pathways to Planetary Health Forum series, which explores the relationality and solutions necessary to achieve health and harmony for people and the planet.

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Premium Boat Dock Pressure Cleaning in Miami Welcome to GWS Pressure Cleaning, your trusted partner for premium boat dock pressure cleaning in Miami, Florida. Your boat dock is not only a functional part of your waterfront property but also an investment that deserves proper care and maintenance. Whether you own a residential or commercial boat dock, our experienced team for pressure cleaning in Miami is here to provide you with professional and reliable cleaning solutions. Preserve Your Dock with Professional Cleaning Boat docks are exposed to a variety of elements, including saltwater, algae, and debris accumulation, which can lead to deterioration and damage over time. Regular professional cleaning is crucial to preserving the structural integrity and aesthetics of your dock. At GWS Pressure Cleaning, we specialize in boat dock pressure cleaning to help you maintain a dock that not only looks great but also stands the test of time. Our Team of Boat Dock Cleaning Experts Our team of boat dock cleaning experts at GWS Pressure Cleaning is dedicated to delivering exceptional results. We understand the unique challenges that boat docks in Miami face, including the corrosive effects of saltwater, algae growth, and the accumulation of marine debris. Our experts are equipped with the knowledge, experience, and specialized equipment necessary to address these challenges effectively. GWS Pressure Cleaning ServicesGet an Instant Quote The Benefits of Regular Boat Dock Cleaning Regular boat dock cleaning offers a wide range of benefits that extend beyond just appearance. Here are some key advantages of maintaining a clean and well-maintained boat dock: - Preservation of Structural Integrity: Saltwater and marine organisms can accelerate the deterioration of your dock’s materials. 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It is an investment that pays off in the long run by protecting your property and ensuring a pleasant waterfront experience. Our Unique Approach to Boat Dock Pressure Cleaning At GWS Pressure Cleaning, the premier provider of power washing in Miami, we understand that boat dock pressure cleaning requires a specialized approach due to the unique challenges docks face. Our unique approach to boat dock pressure cleaning is built on the following principles: - Assessment: We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your dock’s condition, taking into account the type of material, level of contamination, and any specific issues that need attention. This initial evaluation allows us to develop a customized cleaning plan tailored to your dock’s unique needs. - Pre-Cleaning: For particularly stubborn stains, algae, or marine growth, we may apply pre-cleaning solutions to loosen and break down the contaminants. 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In summary, our unique approach to boat dock pressure cleaning is based on a foundation of assessment, pre-cleaning, low-pressure cleaning, specialized solutions, and rigorous quality assurance. When you choose GWS Pressure Cleaning, you’re choosing a team that is dedicated to ensuring your boat dock receives the individualized care and attention it deserves. Why Miami Boat Owners Trust Our Cleaning Services Miami boat owners trust GWS Pressure Cleaning for their boat dock cleaning needs for a variety of reasons: - Expertise: Our team consists of experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges that boat docks in Miami face. We have the expertise to effectively address these issues. - Comprehensive Cleaning: We offer comprehensive boat dock cleaning services that cover a wide range of materials, from wood to concrete. Our goal is to leave no dock untouched, ensuring a thorough and effective cleaning process. - Protection: Regular boat dock cleaning not only enhances the appearance of your property but also protects your dock from long-term damage. Removing contaminants and preventing their regrowth can extend the lifespan of your dock. - Curb Appeal: An attractive and well-maintained boat dock significantly enhances the overall curb appeal of your waterfront property. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to increase the value of your home or a business owner aiming to attract customers, a well-maintained dock can make a positive first impression. - Safety: Slippery surfaces caused by algae and other contaminants can pose a safety hazard. Our boat dock cleaning services help ensure the safety of your property’s occupants. In conclusion, GWS Pressure Cleaning is the trusted choice for boat dock pressure cleaning in Miami due to our expertise, comprehensive cleaning solutions, commitment to protection, focus on curb appeal and dedication to safety. We understand the importance of a clean and well-maintained boat dock, and we are committed to delivering results that exceed your expectations. Get Started with Your Boat Dock Cleaning Project Today Ready to enhance the cleanliness, appearance, and longevity of your boat dock by scheduling a cleaning? Contact GWS Pressure Cleaning today to get started. Our team is standing by to assist you and provide a free quote for our services. Don’t delay — take the first step towards a cleaner and more attractive boat dock by contacting us today. We look forward to partnering with you to maintain and enhance the beauty and functionality of your waterfront property. Contact Our Boat Dock Cleaning Team Ready to enhance the cleanliness, appearance, and longevity of your boat dock by scheduling a cleaning? Contact GWS Pressure Cleaning today at 786-780-7189. Our friendly and professional team is here to answer your questions, provide quotes, and schedule your boat dock cleaning appointment at your convenience. We are always available to assist you, whether you have inquiries about our services, require a personalized quote, or are ready to schedule your boat dock cleaning appointment. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us — we’re eager to help you maintain a cleaner, more attractive, and longer-lasting boat dock in Miami. Affordable and Reliable Boat Dock Cleaning in Miami GWS Pressure Cleaning is your affordable and reliable partner for boat dock cleaning in Miami, Florida. We understand the importance of maintaining clean and well-maintained boat docks for the protection and beauty of waterfront properties. Don’t wait any longer — schedule your boat dock cleaning appointment with us today! Our commitment to affordability and reliability sets us apart as the premier choice for boat dock pressure cleaning in Miami. We believe that high-quality services should be accessible to all boat owners, and we strive to make our cleaning solutions affordable without compromising on excellence. Schedule Your Boat Dock Cleaning Appointment Today Ready to enhance the cleanliness, appearance, and longevity of your boat dock by scheduling a cleaning? Contact GWS Pressure Cleaning today to schedule your boat dock cleaning appointment. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exceeding your expectations. Don’t wait any longer — ensure a cleaner, more attractive, and longer-lasting boat dock with our boat dock cleaning services. FAQs About Our Boat Dock Pressure Cleaning Services How often should I have my boat dock cleaned? The frequency of boat dock cleaning depends on several factors, including the type of material, the level of contamination, and the local climate. In general, we recommend boat dock cleaning at least once a year to maintain cleanliness and prevent damage. A more in-depth answer involves considering the specific circumstances of your property. In areas with high humidity or significant algae growth, more frequent cleaning may be necessary to prevent infestations. Our team can provide a personalized recommendation based on your unique needs. Are your cleaning solutions safe for the environment? Our cleaning solutions are environmentally friendly and safe for the surrounding waters. We take care to use non-toxic products that won’t harm the marine ecosystem. Our commitment to using eco-friendly solutions extends beyond just being safe for the environment. 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Can you remove tough algae and marine growth from boat docks? Yes, we have the tools and expertise to remove tough algae, marine growth, and other contaminants from boat docks. Our low-pressure cleaning techniques are highly effective at tackling even the toughest build-up. Stubborn algae and marine growth can not only affect the appearance of your boat dock but also lead to long-term damage if left untreated. Our experienced technicians are skilled in the use of specialized equipment and cleaning agents that target and eliminate these issues effectively. When you choose GWS Pressure Cleaning, you can trust us to restore the cleanliness and functionality of your boat dock. How long does the boat dock cleaning process take? The duration of the cleaning process depends on the size and condition of your boat dock. On average, a typical boat dock cleaning project can be completed within a day. We’ll provide you with an estimated timeframe during our initial assessment. The time required for boat dock cleaning varies based on several factors, including the square footage of the dock, the level of contamination, and the weather conditions on the day of service. However, we understand that your time is valuable, and we strive to complete our work efficiently without sacrificing quality. Our team is dedicated to minimizing disruption to your waterfront property while delivering exceptional results. A good pressure cleaning service will remove salt deposits and dirt from weathered sidewalks or even restore a quality stained deck. Miami pressure cleaning offers residential cleaning services that include soft washing, mildew and mold removal, and many more contaminants. Commercial cleaning services address roofs, sidewalks, awnings, dumpsters, storefronts, parking lots, and more. Cleaning your property goes beyond aesthetics: it’s about protecting the value of your home and business. It’s easier to prevent damage and decay from settling than it is to restore and repair. Keeping routine pressure cleaning appointments with trained professionals gives you peace of mind. It extends the lifetime of your real estate.

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Costa Rica Video Networking in Costa Rica: Where to Meet Fellow Digital Nomads Costa Rica is a popular destination for digital nomads due to its stunning natural beauty, affordable cost of living, and welcoming community. If you’re a digital nomad looking to connect with like-minded individuals, Costa Rica offers plenty of opportunities for networking. From coworking spaces to meetups and events, here are some of the best places to meet fellow digital nomads in Costa Rica. - Outpost Costa Rica: Located in Santa Teresa, Outpost Costa Rica is a coworking space that offers a relaxed and inspiring environment for digital nomads. With high-speed internet, comfortable workstations, and a supportive community, Outpost Costa Rica is a great place to network and collaborate with other remote workers. - HubBOG: Situated in San Jose, HubBOG is a vibrant coworking space that caters to digital nomads and entrepreneurs. It provides a range of amenities including meeting rooms, event spaces, and networking opportunities. HubBOG also hosts regular workshops and events to help professionals enhance their skills and expand their networks. - Nomad Life: Located in Tamarindo, Nomad Life is a coworking space that offers a tropical and laid-back atmosphere. With a mix of locals and digital nomads, Nomad Life provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with other remote workers. The space also organizes community events and social activities to foster networking. Meetups and Events - Costa Rica Digital Nomads Meetup: This meetup group brings together digital nomads from all over Costa Rica. They organize regular meetups in different cities, providing an opportunity to network, share experiences, and collaborate on projects. The group also hosts workshops and guest speaker events to enhance professional development. - Costa Rica Entrepreneurs Meetup: If you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring business owner, the Costa Rica Entrepreneurs Meetup is a great place to network and learn from others. The group organizes meetups, workshops, and pitch events, creating a supportive environment for networking and collaboration. - Remote Workers Costa Rica: This community of remote workers in Costa Rica organizes meetups and social events for digital nomads. It’s a great way to connect with fellow remote professionals, share tips and advice, and build lasting relationships. - Costa Rica Digital Nomads Facebook Group: Joining the Costa Rica Digital Nomads Facebook group is a great way to connect with digital nomads living or traveling in Costa Rica. The group provides a platform for asking questions, sharing resources, and organizing meetups. - Reddit Costa Rica: The Reddit Costa Rica community is a valuable resource for digital nomads seeking information, networking opportunities, and local insights. Engaging with the community through discussions and posts can help you connect with like-minded individuals. - LinkedIn Groups: There are several LinkedIn groups focused on digital nomads, remote work, and entrepreneurship in Costa Rica. Joining these groups can help expand your professional network and connect with individuals in your industry or area of interest. Local Events and Workshops - Costa Rica Startups Week: This annual event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from various industries. It features workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions, providing ample opportunities to meet fellow digital nomads and expand your network. - TEDx Costa Rica: TEDx events are independently organized TED-like conferences that bring together inspiring speakers and innovative thinkers. Attending a TEDx event in Costa Rica can expose you to new ideas, connect you with like-minded individuals, and spark meaningful conversations. - Language Exchange Meetups: Language exchange meetups are a great way to meet locals and fellow expats while improving your language skills. Look for language exchange events in your area, as they often attract a diverse group of people, including digital nomads. Costa Rica Image 1: Coastal Towns and Beaches - Santa Teresa: Known for its stunning beaches and surf scene, Santa Teresa attracts digital nomads seeking a laid-back beach lifestyle. Spend time at beachfront cafes, participate in yoga classes, or join surf lessons to meet fellow nomads. - Tamarindo: Tamarindo is a popular beach town with a vibrant expat community. Explore the town’s cafes, bars, and restaurants to connect with other digital nomads. Tamarindo also hosts various events and activities throughout the year. - Jaco: Jaco offers a lively nightlife and a range of outdoor activities. Visit popular bars and clubs or join adventure tours to meet fellow digital nomads who enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Jaco. - Britt Cafe: With multiple locations across Costa Rica, Britt Cafe provides a cozy atmosphere for remote work. Enjoy a cup of Costa Rican coffee while working and strike up conversations with other digital nomads who frequent the cafe. - Mantras Cafe: Located in San Jose, Mantras Cafe offers a relaxed environment with comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. It’s a popular spot for digital nomads to work and network while enjoying delicious food and beverages. - Espresso Americano: Situated in Tamarindo, Espresso Americano is a favorite among digital nomads. It offers a welcoming atmosphere, great coffee, and a chance to connect with other remote workers in the area. Costa Rica Image 2: - Volunteer Latin America: Engaging in volunteer work not only provides an opportunity to give back but also connects you with like-minded individuals. Volunteer Latin America offers various volunteer opportunities in Costa Rica, allowing you to meet fellow volunteers and make a positive impact. - WWOOF Costa Rica: WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is a network that connects volunteers with organic farms. By volunteering on a farm, you can meet other volunteers from around the world and experience sustainable living in Costa Rica. - International Volunteer HQ: International Volunteer HQ offers a range of volunteer programs in Costa Rica. Whether you’re interested in conservation, community development, or education, participating in their programs can help you connect with other volunteers and create meaningful connections. - Be proactive: Take the initiative to introduce yourself and strike up conversations with other digital nomads. Attend events, join online communities, and make an effort to connect with like-minded individuals. - Share your expertise: Offer your knowledge and skills to others. Whether it’s through organizing a workshop or providing advice, sharing your expertise can help you build relationships and establish yourself as a valuable resource. - Attend social events: Participate in social activities and events organized by coworking spaces, meetups, or local communities. These events provide a relaxed setting to network and get to know fellow digital nomads. Costa Rica Image 3: Costa Rica offers a diverse range of opportunities for networking with fellow digital nomads. Whether you prefer coworking spaces, meetups, events, or online communities, there are plenty of avenues to connect with like-minded individuals. By taking advantage of these networking opportunities, you can not only expand your professional network but also build lasting friendships and collaborations.

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Loneliness is a common feeling experienced by people all over the world. In Estonia, efforts have been made to combat loneliness by creating social groups and communities that provide support and a sense of belonging. This article explores the various social groups and communities in Estonia that help individuals overcome loneliness and foster connections with others. Social Clubs for Seniors One of the key social groups in Estonia is dedicated to seniors. These social clubs provide a space for older adults to socialize, engage in activities, and form new friendships. The clubs organize regular meetups, outings, and events tailored to the interests and needs of seniors. Some popular social clubs for seniors in Estonia include: - Estonian Senior Citizens’ Club: This club offers a range of activities such as dancing, crafts, and excursions to local attractions. - Golden Age Club: The Golden Age Club focuses on promoting active aging through physical exercise classes, educational workshops, and social gatherings. - Senior Social Circle: This social circle organizes regular coffee mornings, game nights, and cultural outings for seniors to connect and share experiences. These social clubs provide a supportive environment for seniors to combat loneliness and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Community Centers for Families Community centers play a vital role in fostering connections among families in Estonia. These centers organize events and activities that bring families together and provide a sense of community. Some notable community centers in Estonia include: - Tallinn Family Center: The Tallinn Family Center offers a wide range of programs and workshops for families, including parenting classes, playgroups, and family-friendly events. - Narva Community Hub: This community hub hosts regular family gatherings, cultural celebrations, and educational workshops for families residing in Narva. - Pärnu Family Support Center: The Pärnu Family Support Center provides counseling services, support groups, and recreational activities for families facing various challenges. These community centers serve as a hub for families to connect, share experiences, and find support within their local communities. Interest-Based Clubs and Organizations Estonia is home to numerous interest-based clubs and organizations that bring like-minded individuals together. These clubs cater to a wide range of hobbies, interests, and passions, allowing individuals to bond over shared activities. Some popular interest-based clubs in Estonia include: - Estonian Chess Club: Chess enthusiasts can join this club to participate in tournaments, attend chess lectures, and engage in friendly matches. - Tartu Photography Society: This society welcomes photography enthusiasts of all skill levels to participate in group outings, workshops, and exhibitions. - Tallinn Book Club: Book lovers gather at this club to discuss literary works, exchange book recommendations, and attend author talks. These interest-based clubs provide a sense of belonging and camaraderie among individuals who share similar passions and hobbies. Volunteering is a fantastic way to connect with others while making a positive impact in the community. Estonia has various volunteer organizations that offer opportunities for individuals to contribute their time and skills to meaningful causes. Some notable volunteer organizations in Estonia include: - Estonian Red Cross: The Estonian Red Cross organizes volunteer programs in areas such as disaster response, first aid training, and social support for vulnerable populations. - Tallinn Animal Shelter: Animal lovers can volunteer at the Tallinn Animal Shelter, assisting with animal care, adoption events, and fundraising initiatives. - Food Bank of Estonia: The Food Bank of Estonia relies on volunteers to help with food collection, sorting, and distribution to those in need. Volunteer organizations not only provide opportunities to meet new people but also create a sense of fulfillment and purpose through giving back to the community. Support groups are valuable resources for individuals facing specific challenges or seeking a safe space to share their experiences. Estonia offers a range of support groups that cater to various needs. Some notable support groups in Estonia include: - Estonian Mental Health Support Group: This support group offers a confidential platform for individuals dealing with mental health issues to seek support, share coping strategies, and connect with others. - Tallinn Cancer Support Group: Individuals affected by cancer can join this support group to access emotional support, educational resources, and participate in group activities. - Narva LGBT+ Support Network: The Narva LGBT+ Support Network provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to connect, share stories, and access resources. Support groups play a crucial role in reducing isolation and providing individuals with a network of understanding peers who can relate to their experiences. Estonia Image 1: Community Events and Festivals Community events and festivals are an integral part of Estonian culture and offer opportunities for individuals to come together and celebrate shared traditions. These events provide a sense of belonging and create a vibrant social atmosphere. Some notable community events and festivals in Estonia include: - Tallinn Old Town Days: This annual event celebrates the rich history and heritage of Tallinn’s Old Town through music performances, historical reenactments, and traditional food. - Parnu Film Festival: Film enthusiasts gather at this festival to enjoy screenings of both local and international films, attend panel discussions, and engage with filmmakers. - Tartu Hanseatic Days: The Hanseatic Days festival showcases the medieval heritage of Tartu with live performances, craft markets, and historical exhibitions. Attending community events and festivals is an excellent way to connect with others, experience local culture, and forge new friendships. Estonia Image 2: Religious communities provide a sense of belonging and spiritual support for individuals in Estonia. These communities organize religious services, events, and study groups, allowing members to connect with others who share their faith. Some significant religious communities in Estonia include: - Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church: The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church is the largest religious community in Estonia, offering regular worship services, community outreach programs, and educational initiatives. - Russian Orthodox Church in Estonia: The Russian Orthodox Church in Estonia provides a spiritual home for individuals of Russian heritage, hosting religious services, cultural events, and social gatherings. - Tallinn Jewish Community: This community offers religious services, educational programs, and cultural events for the Jewish population in Tallinn. Religious communities serve as important social outlets for individuals seeking spiritual connection and a supportive community. Outdoor Activity Groups Estonia’s natural beauty provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with others who share a love for nature and adventure. Outdoor activity groups organize hikes, camping trips, and other outdoor excursions. Some popular outdoor activity groups in Estonia include: - Estonian Hiking Society: The Estonian Hiking Society organizes guided hikes, nature conservation initiatives, and educational workshops to promote outdoor activities and environmental awareness. - Tallinn Cycling Club: Cycling enthusiasts can join this club to participate in group rides, cycling events, and explore Estonia’s scenic bike routes. - Water Sports Enthusiasts Club: This club brings together individuals passionate about water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing. Outdoor activity groups provide opportunities to connect with nature, stay active, and form lasting friendships with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Estonia Image 3: University Clubs and Organizations Universities in Estonia offer a wide range of clubs and organizations that cater to students’ diverse interests. These clubs provide an avenue for students to connect with like-minded peers and engage in activities beyond the academic realm. Some popular university clubs and organizations in Estonia include: - Tartu University Debating Society: This society hosts regular debates, public speaking workshops, and international debating competitions. - Tallinn University Film Club: Film enthusiasts at Tallinn University can join this club to discuss and analyze films, organize screenings, and collaborate on student film projects. - Tartu University Sports Club: The sports club offers a wide range of athletic activities, including team sports, fitness classes, and tournaments. 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Public Health is offered as a major field of study in the Master of Environment degree. The environments in which we live immediately impact on our health. The Public Health major is designed to ensure the creation and maintenance of environments that promote good public health. By collaborating with other disciplines and sectors, we work to identify and manage environmental health problems. Study in this field will provide you with the tools used in environmental health practice, and by public health practitioners. These include surveillance, monitoring, observation, analysis, and selected techniques in biostatistics, epidemiology and health economics. Other skills we develop are more specific to environmental health or environmental studies, such as environmental, social and health impact assessment and qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. This major is a specialist companion program to the Master of Public Health which is offered at the University of Melbourne and at many other institutions. Students benefit from Melbourne's strong health sciences programs. By studying in this area, you might expect to find employment in the health industry; government agencies, within the environmental and health sectors; consulting companies, and development agencies. Intended learning outcomes Students who complete the Master of Environment will have: - Knowledge to undertake professional practice in environment or sustainability, including: - Specialised knowledge in an environmental discipline or field of practice, including knowledge of recent developments in this field - Knowledge of the cross-disciplinary nature of environmental issues and professional practice to promote sustainable futures - Knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to specialist field of environmental inquiry - Skills for collaborative and creative problem solving in environmental practice, including - Ability to critically analyse and synthesise environmental knowledge - Ability to envision environmental change and propose pathways to realise this change - Ability to communicate complex environmental knowledge and research effectively to a range of audiences - Ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams - Technical skills for professional practice and research in field of specialisation - Demonstrated capacity to: - Exercise well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner in an environmental discipline or professional field - Plan and execute a substantial project in an area of environmental research or practice Upon successful completion of the Public Health specialisation, students will be able to: - Analyse, assess and monitor the impacts of environments on public health; - Propose strategies for creating and maintaining environments that promote good public health; and Collaborate with professionals across disciplines and sectors to identify and manage environmental health problems. Last updated: 30 January 2024

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Embark on a culinary voyage across the tapestry of tradition and taste that threads the world’s cultures together. "Globetrotter Grub: Savor Health in Heritage Diets" takes you on an exploration of the gustatory treasures that have been passed down through generations, sculpting the identity of communities and fostering wellness rooted in the wisdom of the ages. These are not mere recipes; they are chronicles of survival, tales of resilience, and symbols of cultural celebration, carefully preserved and served up on platters that resonate with the essence of the lands they hail from. As we trace the footsteps of ancient spice traders, navigate the same sea routes that bore cargo holds heavy with exotic produce, and find ourselves amid bustling street markets redolent with the fragrances of traditional fare, we uncover the secrets tucked within heritage diets—ones that have nourished civilizations and shaped the very fabric of health and communal life. In this article, we delve not only into the savory symphonies of flavors that keep communities content and healthy but also examine how these diets, steeped in history, continue to offer a blueprint for modern eating. With each spoonful, we’ll understand how the global pantry of grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins has always been more than sustenance; it’s a convergence of cultural pride and nutritional prudence. Join us at the crossroads of discovery and delight where age-old wisdom meets contemporary curiosity, as "Globetrotter Grub: Savor Health in Heritage Diets" teases the palate with the promise of longevity and unveils the legacy hidden within the world’s most vibrant cuisines. Table of Contents - Embarking on a Culinary Odyssey: Exploring the Roots of Heritage Diets - The Nutrition Navigator: Unearthing the Health Secrets of Traditional Eats - From Farm to Fork: Sustainable Eating Habits Across Cultures - Savoring the Spectrum: A Guide to Incorporating Global Superfoods into Your Diet - Insights and Conclusions Embarking on a Culinary Odyssey: Exploring the Roots of Heritage Diets As we navigate the bustling spice markets, wander through the lush, sun-drenched orchards, and stroll past the steaming street food stalls, we arrive at the realization that the very essence of a culture lies in its culinary history. Heritage diets do not just feed the body—they tell the story of the land, the climate, and the people who have cherished these traditions over countless generations. Under the golden sun of the Mediterranean, we find heart-healthy olive oils and a mecca of fresh produce, while the earthy hues of ancient grains paint the landscape of traditional Middle Eastern meals. Digging deeper, we uncover the threads that weave the tapestry of global cuisines: - The robust flavors of fermentation in Korean kimchi, safeguarding the time-honored practice of preservation. - The comforting rhythm of hand-ground masalas in Indian households, each blend a family heirloom. - The vibrant symphony of herbs in a fragrant bowl of Vietnamese pho, a melody of flavors passed down through the whispers of ancestors. Moving beyond mere sustenance, these diets offer a map for holistic well-being, rooted in the wisdom of the past. Let us take a leaf from the storied cookbooks of our forebears, savoring the richness of flavor and nutrition they have bestowed upon us. This odyssey across continents is not just a quest for the exotic or the flavorful; it is a journey towards understanding how our predecessors harnessed the bounty of their environments to create cohesive, health-centric cuisines—their legacy, and perhaps the most meaningful inheritance we could hope to explore. The Nutrition Navigator: Unearthing the Health Secrets of Traditional Eats From the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean to the spice-scented markets of Marrakesh, local diets rooted in tradition have nourished generations and piqued the curiosity of health enthusiasts. These culinary canvases, painted with time-honored practices, are not just gastronomic relics but treasure troves of wellbeing. For instance, take the glory of the Mediterranean diet, a renowned symphony of heart-healthy fats, whole grains, and fresh produce. It boasts a repertoire that profoundly reduces the risk of heart disease and fosters longevity. Another gem is the Japanese diet, minimal in red meat and generous in seaweed and fermented foods, which lends credence to Japan’s impressive life expectancy rates. Embarking on a virtual journey across continents, we encounter the vibrancy of the traditional Indian thali. This platter is a mosaic of nutrition with its rainbow of plant-based curries rich in antioxidants, fiber-filled lentils, and fermented breads like idli and dosa contributing to gut health. Treading further, we unearth the wisdom of the Nordic diet, where smoked and pickled fish, alongside root vegetables and whole rye bread, sketch out paths to hearty health. While the modern diet is often laden with processed foods, these enduring dietary patterns remind us to embrace simplicity and sustainability, with each bite reciting a story of cultural resilience and health. - The Mediterranean diet: olive oil, legumes, nuts, cereals, fruits, vegetables, a moderate amount of fish and poultry, and a splash of red wine. - The Japanese diet: steamed rice, noodles, fish, tofu, natto, seaweed, and just a handful of sweets and meats. - The Indian thali: variety of textures and flavors with lassi or chai, enhancing digestive harmony. - The Nordic diet: a harmony of smoked seafood, fermented dairy, and robust grains enduring through harsh climates. From Farm to Fork: Sustainable Eating Habits Across Cultures Digging deeper into the myriad of cultures around our planet unveils a rich tapestry of culinary traditions that are inherently sustainable. These **heritage diets** often feature local, seasonal ingredients prepared in ways that lessen environmental impact and bolster community health. For instance: – The **Mediterranean diet** enchants with its array of vibrant vegetables, whole grains, and heart-healthy fats derived from olive oil and nuts. The emphasis here is on local and seasonal produce, echoing the rhythms of nature in every bite. – The traditional **Japanese diet**, with its cornerstone of rice, fresh fish, and fermented foods like miso and natto, advocates for minimalistic preparation to retain the inherent flavors and nutrients of the food while maintaining the ocean’s bounty for future generations. Across other cultures, sustainability and health are not mutually exclusive but are, in fact, interwoven into the eating habits deeply rooted in their history. Consider the: – The **plant-based emphasis** of many Indian diets, which not only conserves water and reduces methane emissions but also provides a rich variety of nutrients thanks to an abundant use of spices and legumes. – The **nose-to-tail philosophy** evident in many indigenous communities, such as the Sami of Scandinavia, who have for centuries practiced the sustainable consumption of reindeer, ensuring that no part of the animal is wasted. Acknowledging these time-honored practices not only has the potential to improve our individual health and wellbeing but also helps us to forge a more sustainable relationship with our planet. By rekindling an interest in age-old dietary wisdom, we may just find the blueprint for a nourishing path forward in our increasingly globalized food system. Savoring the Spectrum: A Guide to Incorporating Global Superfoods into Your Diet Diving into the world of superfoods is like embarking on a palatable journey across continents. Every culture comes with a treasure trove of nutritional gems that have nourished generations. Perhaps it’s the **vibrant acai berries** from the Amazon, teeming with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats, or maybe it’s the ancient **chia seeds** of the Aztecs, loaded with fiber and proteins. Incorporating these powerhouses into your meals isn’t just a nod to global heritage—it’s a step towards a more wholesome life. Let’s traverse the globe and add some international flair to your diet: - Start your day with a creamy **matcha latte**. This finely ground powder of specially grown green tea leaves hails from Japan and is renowned for its ability to boost metabolism. - Swap out your regular rice or pasta with **quinoa**, the Incan “mother grain” packed with all nine essential amino acids. - Dress your salads with **argan oil** from Morocco, a luxurious oil that’s not only good for your skin but loaded with vitamin E and fatty acids. - Snack on **goji berries** from China, a sweet-tart fruit that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to support eye health and immune function. Embracing these superfoods means more than just tantalizing your taste buds. You’re inviting history onto your plate and tapping into the well of knowledge that our ancestors have distilled into their diets. It’s about creating a colorful culinary collage: - Golden turmeric – This golden-hued spice, revered in Indian cooking, is not just for curries. Add a teaspoon to your smoothies or morning oats for a powerful anti-inflammatory boost. - Kimchi – A staple in Korean cuisine, this fermented vegetable dish is bursting with probiotics, aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. - Moringa – Often referred to as the “miracle tree,” the leaves of the moringa plant from Africa and Asia are rich in protein, vitamins A, B, C, and minerals. - Camu Camu – This tart berry from the Peruvian rainforest is one of the most potent sources of vitamin C, perfect for warding off colds and keeping your skin radiant. With every bite of these global superfoods, you’re not just fueling your body—you’re celebrating a mosaic of cultural traditions, and perhaps, uncovering the secret to longevity that has been revered around the world for centuries. ## Q&A Section for “Globetrotter Grub: Savor Health in Heritage Diets” **Q: What is a ‘Heritage Diet’ and why is it important?** A: A Heritage Diet refers to a traditional way of eating based on a particular culture’s historical, regional cuisine. It emphasizes whole, indigenous foods and cooking techniques passed down through generations. This diet is not only a tapestry of a culture’s culinary art but is also often more sustainable and harmonious with the local environment. Embracing one’s heritage diet can lead to improved health outcomes, as these diets tend to be balanced and nutrient-rich, forged by centuries of ancestral wisdom. **Q: Can you give examples of heritage diets around the world?** A: Certainly! Mediterranean cuisine, with its reliance on olive oil, fresh vegetables, and seafood, is a prime example of a heritage diet that’s revered for its health benefits. The traditional Japanese diet, with its focus on rice, fish, vegetables, and fermented foods, is another. Further, the diets of indigenous populations, like those of the Maasai tribes in Africa that include wild greens, tubers, and raw milk, or the native diets in the Americas featuring corn, beans, and squash, showcase the diversity of heritage diets around the world. **Q: How can a modern globetrotter incorporate heritage diets into their lifestyle?** A: A modern globetrotter can incorporate heritage diets by seeking authentic culinary experiences when traveling. Instead of dining at tourist traps, they can opt for family-run eateries or street food vendors who serve localized fare. Cooking classes and food markets are also excellent ways to engage with traditional foods. At home, individuals can experiment with heritage recipes, incorporating global ingredients into their diet in a respectful and health-conscious manner. **Q: Is it possible to sustain a heritage diet in today’s fast-paced world with processed foods everywhere?** A: It is challenging but possible. The key is mindfulness and commitment to choosing whole, natural foods over highly processed options whenever feasible. Preparing meals from scratch, planning ahead, and making informed choices about the sources of your food can help maintain a heritage diet. Supporting local farmers’ markets, joining community gardens, or subscribing to a CSA box (Community Supported Agriculture) can facilitate access to fresh ingredients that align with heritage diets. **Q: Are heritage diets adaptable for vegetarians or those with dietary restrictions?** A: Absolutely. Heritage diets are incredibly diverse and can often be tailored to fit various dietary needs. Many traditional cuisines naturally include plant-based dishes and can easily be adjusted to exclude animal products for vegetarians or vegans. Likewise, adjustments can be made for those with allergies or intolerances; for example, by substituting certain grains or using lactose-free alternatives. The versatility of heritage diets is one of their greatest strengths. **Q: What are some of the health benefits associated with following a heritage diet?** A: Heritage diets are generally rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, which contribute to a well-rounded, nutritious lifestyle. These diets can lead to numerous health benefits, including reduced risks of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. The variety of nutrients present in heritage diets also supports strong immune systems, digestive health, and overall vitality. **Q: How can embracing heritage diets impact the environment?** A: When we adopt heritage diets, we often rely on locally sourced, seasonally available produce, which means a significant reduction in food miles and the carbon footprint associated with transporting food across great distances. Also, heritage diets tend to favor agricultural diversity and traditional farming methods, which are more likely to be sustainable and less damaging to the environment than intensive, modern agricultural practices. **Q: Can heritage diets evolve with time, or are they static?** A: While the essence of heritage diets is rooted in tradition, they are not immune to evolution. As cultures interact and people migrate, culinary practices adapt and transform. What is key is that, even amidst change, heritage diets maintain a fundamental respect for natural ingredients, nutritional balance, and the cultural significance of food, allowing for modern interpretations without losing their ancestral essence. Insights and Conclusions As we close our culinary circumnavigation, we leave you at the cusp of a delightful dilemma—the choice between the comforting, slow-cooked tagines of Morocco, the rich tapestry of textures in an Indian thali, or perhaps the deceptively simple yet profound flavors in a bowl of Vietnamese pho. Our journey through the world of heritage diets has been a testament to the diversity and nutritional wisdom ensconced in traditional eating patterns. Globetrotter Grub has whisked us away to far-off lands and ancestral hearths, where the meals are not just sustenance but stories, not merely recipes but relationships. In sampling these diets, we not only savor the tastes of global cultures but also imbibe the nourishment that has sustained generations. It is in the vibrancy of a Mediterranean platter and the balance in the spice bazaars of the East that we find a common thread—a heritage of health woven through the fabric of time and tradition. Let this exploration be just the beginning of your own gastronomic odyssey. May you venture beyond the page to plates unknown, discovering the joy that comes from honoring the past with every bite, while nurturing your health and paying homage to histories rich with flavor and fervor. And so, with appetites sated and curiosities piqued, we part ways at the fork in the road, knowing well that whichever path you choose, it is the journey through the world’s pantry and the heirloom of health that makes the sojourn so spellbinding. Bon voyage and bon appétit, until our next culinary rendezvous under the universal canopy of stars where all palates unite.

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Employment levels have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, the UK Parliament reveals, when comparing both the quarter and on-the-year figures from January to March 2023 and January to March 2020. So, with 33 million people in employment in the first quarter of this year, according to the same report, the labour market is as booming as it has been in the past decade. But, the pandemic prompted a change of mind, and heart, for most workers, with over 60 percent opting for career changes after the event. And, for others, it prompted a revaluation of priorities, whether this be wanting increased compensation, improved work conditions, or learning and development (L&D) opportunities, in the longer term. Further research found that nearly all (92%) of candidates will consider L&D opportunities as a deciding factor when choosing between roles, and that over four in five employees would stay in their current position with their current employer if they were offered regular L&D opportunities. What about quitting? In fact, further research highlights that more than four-fifths of employees are likely to choose their employers based on the L&D opportunities that they offer and that two-thirds would even quit their current jobs if they felt that this was not sufficient. According to Graeme Tucker, HR Manager at Virtual College by Netex “whilst the ‘great resignation’ is a challenge for all organisations, we really need to consider the ‘great retention’ and how we can keep our people engaged, motivated and developing within their roles.” And so, it appears that offering L&D opportunities is one of the most critical ways that employers can retain current employees and even compel new employees to work for them. This is why employers, now more than ever, need to prioritise their L&D opportunities for their company to be in the best position possible. Whilst it can be difficult to create a development strategy that works best for one particular business, there are a number of ways in which employers can leverage their L&D opportunities whilst satisfying current employees, and placing themselves in the best stead for recruiting employees in the future: Acknowledge The Importance Of Soft Skills A report by Deloitte revealed that by 2030 soft skill-intensive roles will account for two-thirds of all jobs, compared to only half of all jobs over two decades ago in 2000. In light of this, employers need to acknowledge that this is an aspect of their workforce’s skillset that they need to focus on developing and that workers will undoubtedly be looking for opportunities to improve this in both their current, and future, roles. Soft skills are also known as people or interpersonal skills, and involve being able to work and interact more effectively with individuals, whether within teams or externally with other organisations or customers. Graeme advises that the most common interpersonal skills include time management, leadership, and communication skills and that these are three of the most important soft skills that a workforce should possess to a high standard. Other, more nuanced skills that employers may overlook include creativity and cultural awareness, the former of which is said to increase problem-solving, and the latter of which is becoming increasingly important as cultural diversity in workplaces is increasingly prevalent. Virtual College by Netex states that businesses that successfully prioritise soft skills in their workforce can anticipate a return on investment of up to 250 percent. Bridge The Digital Skills Gap Recent research revealed that nearly three in four workers felt ill-equipped with their digital skillsets and that over 3 in 4 didn’t feel equipped in this for the future. Despite this, the same research highlighted that less than 3 in 10 individuals were involved with digital skills learning. In fact, this digital skills gap is so significant that it has been predicted to cost G20 countries as much as $11.5 trillion in GDP growth if it is not addressed. This highlights that employers need to do all that they can to bridge this digital skills gap amongst their employees to help not only their specific workforce but also to contribute to and benefit the larger economic workforce. Improving digital literacy within organisations, according to Graeme, is best done by providing the necessary programmes and resources to support specific digital areas that have been identified to need improvement. Graeme emphasises that employers must bear in mind that their workforce may not pick up new digital skills right away and that it is equally critical to provide support structures to help assist employees in their digital advancement alongside learning these new abilities. Be Bespoke: Offering Individual Employee Development Plans Whilst it is good and well having one standard employee development plan which can be applied to all of a workforce, it is important to acknowledge that the individuality of workers will influence what they most need, and least need, in their own developments. Because of this, different workers’ learning experiences should be tailored to their individual career paths, pain points, and learning priorities, which is why employers need to create an effective and individualised learning programme for each member of their team. Graeme advises that prioritising technology is a critical way in which employers can most effectively tailor their employees’ learning development plans. With online learning on the rise, employers are best able to pick and choose different topics and content in accordance with an employee’s needs and ambitions and build their skill sets. The online learning provider states that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is no longer acceptable in an employer’s development strategy for its employees. So, the sooner an employer is able to identify where its workers’ skill gaps are and consult with them on this, the sooner both the company’s and individual’s development will be benefited from these learning paths. Make Your Employee Development Opportunities Measurable Graeme explains that, alongside enforcing an improved employee development strategy, it is critical to ensure that you are both tracking and measuring the value of these changes. This way, employers will be able to see whether the changes that have been made to employees’ development are translating to improvements in performance, productivity, and employee satisfaction, to benefit the overall company performance and success. The online learning provider advises that employers must first identify relevant success metrics, as well as the desired outcomes that they want to achieve from their employee development initiatives. Equally, enforcing regular review and monitoring processes means that, over time, employers will be able to see whether their desired outcomes are being achieved, which creates a broader picture of how they can alter and improve these development programmes, if necessary. Amelia Brand is the Editor for HRreview, and host of the HR in Review podcast series. With a Master’s degree in Legal and Political Theory, her particular interests within HR include employment law, DE&I, and wellbeing within the workplace. Prior to working with HRreview, Amelia was Sub-Editor of a magazine, and Editor of the Environmental Justice Project at the University College London, writing and overseeing articles into UCL’s weekly newsletter. Her previous academic work has focused on philosophy, politics and law, with a special focus on how artificial intelligence will feature in the future.

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The Condition of Texas is 268,820 square miles, 171,902,080 acres. From east to west Texas has 773 miles and from north to south 806.2 miles. This a huge region, you are heading to have distinct areas, distinctive soils and climates in Texas. Relying on what portion of Texas you stay in will count what you can expand. My encounters is between south, and northeast Texas. My landscaping journey begun in the early 1980’s. My wife and I purchased our 1st house in Whitehouse. It was a brand name-new subdivision, and all the houses in the community ended up a blank canvas. We experienced a dwelling and a bare whole lot. The vast majority of us were being to start with time household homeowners with constrained landscaping expertise. Growing up my lawn duties were being mowing and weed ingesting. It wasn’t officially weed having the weed eater experienced not been invented nevertheless. I had to use hand clippers. There is a expressing very best invention due to the fact sliced bread, I believe that the weed eater tops sliced bread. My initial agenda was to mature some grass. I made the decision on Bermuda seed, with a couple of plugs of St. Augustine. I used a hand spreader for my Bermuda seed. I went up and down aspect to facet, and covering the garden totally, raked into the soil and watered it. A day afterwards mother nature stepped in. It rained for a few times, which I considered was a great issue, right up until I realized most of my Bermuda seed and grime washed away. I was back again to sq. a person. My father-in-regulation instructed best soil and reseed. I ordered the top soil and bought a different bag of bermuda seed. The gentlemen who sent my top soil was big in stature. He was dressed in overalls, cowboy hat, and a large wad of tobacco in his mouth. He questioned, “Where do you want your topsoil?” I appeared at the load, and I said, “I purchased leading soil, not sand”, and “topsoil is black dirt”. His response, “Son in which are you from, my reaction was “South Texas”. His response was, “You are now in East Texas, and this is topsoil and I will dump it about there.” I seemed him straight in the eye, and mentioned “Yes sir!” I recurring the seeding, and included fertilizer. In the times to appear grass begun growing, I was elated. My neighbor arrived about and requested how I got my grass to mature so rapid. I told him my method and he claimed he did the correct identical factor, and absolutely nothing was developing, we went to check out his property out, and almost nothing was expanding, I questioned him what sort of fertilizer he employed and he claimed weed and feed, and that was his oversight. I read through the instructions on the bag and it mentioned do not put on freshly seeded regions. The purpose I understood this is since I was heading to do the similar factor. I experienced the weed and feed in my buggy and transpired to detect freshly seeded place. So, I read through do not set on a freshly seeded region. A lesson learned by the neighbor and a few others. I dodged a bullet on that 1. My information to the unexperienced and experienced landscaping residence owner regardless of what you determine to plant, browse the instructions. ‘ Make confident it matches your local climate zone, if it wants comprehensive sun or a partially shaded region, the style of soil it does finest in, and if you’re in Texas make sure it is warmth and drought tolerant. Wishing you the greatest of luck in your landscaping experience. — The Smith County Grasp Gardener method is a volunteer firm in relationship with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Support.

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Indoor gardening has become increasingly popular among plant enthusiasts, and one fascinating flower that can add a touch of vibrancy and elegance to your indoor space is the snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus). Known for their striking colors and distinctive shape, snapdragons can thrive indoors with proper care and attention. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to growing snapdragons indoors, offering valuable insights into the ideal conditions, essential care practices, propagation methods, and troubleshooting tips. Table of Contents Choosing the Right Snapdragons for Indoor Cultivation Snapdragons come in a variety of sizes and colours, making them an ideal choice for indoor cultivation. When selecting snapdragon varieties, consider dwarf or compact cultivars that are better suited for indoor containers. Popular snapdragon varieties suitable for indoor growth include the Liberty Series, Floral Showers, and the Montego Series. Creating the Ideal Growing Environment Snapdragons require specific environmental conditions to flourish indoors. Adequate lighting is crucial for their growth, so place your plants in a bright spot near a south or west-facing window. If natural light is limited, consider using supplemental artificial grow lights to ensure they receive at least 12-16 hours of light daily. Snapdragons also thrive in temperatures between 60°F and 75°F (15°C to 24°C), so avoid placing them in drafty or excessively hot areas. Selecting the Right Containers and Soil Choose well-draining containers that are at least 6-8 inches (15-20 centimetres) deep, allowing the roots to grow comfortably. Terra cotta or plastic pots with drainage holes are ideal. Opt for a well-balanced potting mix with good drainage properties, such as a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and compost. Avoid using heavy garden soil, as it can impede drainage and lead to root rot. Watering and Fertilising Practices Snapdragons prefer evenly moist soil, but overwatering can cause root rot. Water the plants when the top inch of the soil feels dry, and ensure the excess water drains out of the container. Avoid watering the foliage to prevent fungal diseases. Fertilise snapdragons every two weeks during the growing season using a balanced liquid fertiliser. Dilute the fertiliser according to the package instructions to avoid overfeeding, which can result in leggy growth. Snapdragons can be propagated through both seeds and stem cuttings. To grow snapdragons from seeds, sow them in a seed-starting mix indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide ample light. For stem cuttings, take 3-4 inch (7-10 centimetres) cuttings from healthy snapdragon plants, remove the lower leaves, and place them in a rooting hormone. Insert the cuttings in a moist soilless mix and provide bottom heat to encourage root development. Common Challenges and Troubleshooting Indoor snapdragons are susceptible to pests such as aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. Regularly inspect your plants and take prompt action if pests are detected, using organic pest control methods whenever possible. Additionally, watch out for signs of fungal diseases like powdery mildew or root rot. Maintain proper air circulation and avoid overhead watering to prevent such issues. Lastly, monitor your plants for any signs of nutrient deficiencies and adjust your fertilisation routine accordingly. Growing snapdragons indoors can be a rewarding experience, offering a burst of colour and charm to your living space. By providing the right growing conditions, choosing suitable varieties, and implementing proper care practices, you can successfully cultivate these enchanting flowers indoors. Experiment with different snapdragon varieties, arrange them in containers of varying heights and colours, and witness the beauty they bring to your indoor garden. With patience and dedication, you can enjoy the delightful presence of snapdragons all year round. Happy gardening!

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Large Hadron Collider A section of the end-cap yoke of the CMS magnet with muon chambers installed on it © STFC/Stuart Boreham In a tunnel linking man-made caverns 100 m below ground, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), is being put together with the help of engineers from many different countries and disciplines. The first beam will go into the machine in July 2008, the LHC is the latest and most powerful in a series of particle accelerators located near Geneva, Switzerland. Dr Lyn Evans CBE, the LHC project leader writes of some of the key challenges involved and describes the novel ways through which engineers and scientists plan to unlock a new understanding of the fundamental nature of matter. For engineers and scientists alike, 2008 is set to become a landmark year – the year in which the world’s biggest scientific apparatus begins to run the world’s boldest experiments. Here at CERN (Conseil Européenne pour la Recherche Nucléaire) in Switzerland, many of our teams have lived with (and lived for) this Large Hadron Collider, or LHC, project since the 1990s. Today our confidence and expectations are energised not only by the impending power-up of the LHC but also by the fact that success with these experiments is likely to deliver knowledge that could completely reshape our understanding of matter – of our world and our universe. The aims and ambitions of our scientists have formulated these exciting experiments but it is the inspiration and persistence of our engineers that are providing the reality of the LHC. Few, if any, scientific initiatives have ever posed so many challenges to so broad a range of engineering talents. Before the science can even start, engineers have had to create the right physical environment for the four prime experiments that are to be empowered by the LHC. This involves recycling the existing 27 km circular tunnel built for a previous major experiment at CERN, some 100 m beneath the Swiss/French border near Geneva, and creating caverns at four points around this ring to house four huge detectors. Before the 7,000-tonne ATLAS experiment (the largest detector ever constructed for particle physics) could be assembled, an enormous cavern had to be excavated to house the equipment. The second general detector that will search for new physics is the CMS, or Compact Muon Solenoid, which weighs some 12,500 tonnes and was constructed on the surface before being lowered underground in massive modules to its final position. One cavern had an underground river that had to be frozen using liquid nitrogen before it could be excavated and a concrete structure installed that then held back the water. The LHC is now being prepared for the day this summer when its initial trials will begin to fine-tune its ability to accelerate two contra-rotating beams of protons (members of the family of particles known as hadrons) to near the speed of light, empowered and guided by superconducting magnets running through eight separate sectors. Each sector must be sealed in a vacuum and cooled by superfluid helium to -271.3 °C, just 1.9 °C above absolute zero – the coldest place not only on the planet but colder, too, than outer space. These particles are sent in pulses, accelerated in bunches of 100 million every 25 nanoseconds. These bunches meet head-on about 40 million times per second within the four experiments spaced around the LHC circuit. The collisions form smaller particles that spray out in all directions from the collision points. Each experiment will track and analyse these collisions, searching for unusual events that will shed new light on the fundamental nature of matter. They will produce data from which scientists hope to gain information, that will enable them to analyse the physics of our world more deeply than ever before – and, perhaps, to catch tentative glimpses into entirely new dimensions. But that is for the future. Today, the engineers who are preparing our four key experiments are experiencing challenging and exciting months while their specific items of equipment are installed and prepared for action after years in the planning, design, development, construction and testing phases. CERN was established back in 1954 and is still a leading participant among a truly global scientific and engineering workforce. Soon after its establishment, the work at the laboratory went beyond the study of the atomic nucleus into higher-energy physics – an activity which is mainly concerned with the study of interactions between particles. Therefore the laboratory operated by CERN is commonly referred to as the European Laboratory for Particle Physics. A herculean task The ATLAS is the largest decector ever constructed for particle physics. Some 1,800 scientists from 165 universities and laboratories in 35 countries have been involved in building and preparing to take data. UK engineers are particularly well-represented in the ATLAS and CMS detectors. At 45 m long and 25 m high, ATLAS is actually not a single detector but a complex series of sub-detectors, one within another. At its very heart, closest to the beam of particles, is the pixel detector with its 80 million pixels, similar in many ways to the modern digital camera with its eight million pixels (see ‘Capturing Particles’ insert). ATLAS will focus, among other priorities, on why particles have mass and what the unknown 96% of the universe is made of. In ATLAS and the three other major experiments, engineers have created the tools to achieve these ambitions. Ensuring CERN is ship-shape Integrity is our engineers’ watchword. The LHC itself, for instance, links 1,740 magnets that together require some 40,000 leak-tight welds and 65,000 ‘splices’ of superconducting cables to enable them to generate a magnetic field powerful enough to bend and focus the proton beams accelerated to nearly the speed of light. A leak in the cryogenic system that cools the LHC or a fault in an electrical line would mean warming-up an entire sector of the LHC to repair it, an extremely time-consuming process. A major challenge with ATLAS was to ensure its physical elements are robust enough to withstand the enormous magnetic forces on its superconductor magnets when it is switched on. In the ATLAS barrel toroid magnet, for example, the current of 21,000 amps imposes hundreds of tonnes of force, trying to pull its eight superconducting coils apart. The solution here is to hold the conducting material in place by insulation, kept in compression wherever possible. During trials engineers cooled the ATLAS barrel toroid to -269°C, the temperature needed to create and maintain a superconducting state. Once the magnet reached full power the current was gradually switched off and magnetic energy of 1.1 gigajoules was dissipated safely, completing a successful test of all the advanced materials involved. The CMS detector is another exemplar of prolonged and intense engineering effort, culminating recently after eight years of careful work to design, prototype, construct and commission the largest silicon detector ever built. Excellent identification of particles over a very wide momentum range is assured by the use of 73,000 radiation-hard, low-noise microelectronic chips, almost 40,000 analogue optical links and 1,000 power supply units. Our teams pioneered an automated assembly process for this enormous system, vital for constructing thousands of modules quickly and on schedule. CMS also generated a huge interconnection requirement. Each module was assembled from one or two microstrip sensors, which had to be connected to the readout chip. The solution was intensive use of automatic-wire bonders, which maintained consistent throughput with few delays (see The Compact Muon Solenoid experiment sidepanel). New world of physics These engineering masterpieces in miniature will soon witness the re-creation of conditions just after the Big Bang, an environment that will be studied and analysed with unprecedented insight and accuracy. Many possibilities and many theories exist as to what will result from these conditions. Perhaps the only certainty is that the Large Hadron Collider and its experiments will lead us in to a new world of physics, an era in which scientists can describe the workings of the Universe. The LHC could change our knowledge of dimensions, too. Our world appears to have only three dimensions (up and down, left and right, backwards and forwards) plus one of time. But current theories that attempt to explain the behaviour of sub-atomic particles of matter only work if more than four dimensions exist – as many as 10 or more. Science fiction perhaps, but the LHC offers a real prospect of discovering these dimensions…if they exist. Will the LHC reveal the unknown? Only time will tell. Our machine, our apparatus and our engineers and scientists will drive knowledge forward as never before, unlocking experimental data that will spur the energies of people who dare to dream. The author would like to thank John Hutchinson for his help with this article. Biography – Dr Lyn Evans CBE Dr Lyn Evans CBE is leader of the Large Hadron Collider project, managing the day-to-day running of a laboratory of 2,500 staff while overseeing the co-ordination between the many worldwide organisations and engineers involved in building and testing elements of the LHC. Dr Evans gained his PhD from the University of Swansea in 1970 and became a research Fellow at CERN in the same year. He went on to play key roles in a succession of projects there before embracing the LHC project in 1994. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a Fellow of the University of Wales and a Commander of the British Empire. Keep up-to-date with Ingenia for freeSubscribe Other content from Ingenia - Environment & sustainability A young engineer’s perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly of COP27 - Environment & sustainability - Issue 95 How do we pay for net zero technologies? - How I got here Electrifying trains and STEMAZING outreach - Civil & structural - Environment & sustainability - Issue 95

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There are six (6) implementable clauses within ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard. ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – requirements with guidance for use An organization may want to improve its environmental performance but find it difficult to do so in an efficient and effective manner. ISO 14001:2015 is a recognized method for identifying and addressing environmental performance. With over 300,000 certifications issued across 171 countries, the standard is the most widely adopted environmental management system worldwide. There are a number of reasons why an organisation chooses to implement an environmental management system. These reasons include: - To demonstrate management commitment; - Responding to pressure from interested parties (stakeholders); - Acting in a socially responsible manner; - Reducing the risk of prosecution; - To meet regulatory requirements including permits. This series of blogs aims to assist you to understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. Clause 5.0 Leadership ISO 14001:2015 Leadership establishes clear expectations for top management. Not only are executives accountable for the effectiveness of these respective systems, they also have specific tasks ranging from establishing objectives to supporting relevant managers in their roles. It require that managers integrate requirements into the organization’s business process. These managers will need to focus on the planning process to ensure that these systems meet the intended outcomes, as well as to establish performance objectives. For those implementing an environmental management system (EMS), ISO 14001 expects the organization not only to include the prevention of pollution, but also protection of the environment. This requires top management to learn and understand what the standard means when it says “protect the environment.” Topics such as sustainability, climate change mitigation, and protection of biodiversity and ecosystems are suggested by the standard in a note. The standard states that top management must take accountability for the “effectiveness of the EMS.” This one statement sets the tone for the whole of Section 5. No longer is there specific mention of a “management representative” in terms of taking responsibility, although specific responsibilities for other tasks may be delegated to the management representative elsewhere in the EMS. Given that top management will now be held responsible for the system’s effectiveness, it stands to reason that when this is broken down, then the following aspects must also be displayed by top managers under audit conditions: - Ensuring that the strategic plans of the organization and the EMS objectives are compatible and integrated, and within the scope of the organizational context; - Ensuring the correct resources are available and that the EMS can interact with the existing business processes; - Adopting responsibility for delegating and directing people to ensure performance objectives are met; - Ensuring continual improvement can be achieved; - Providing leadership to other supporting roles in the organization to ensure overall targets can be met. 5.1: Leadership and Commitment Leadership, commitment and active support from top management are critical for the success of your environmental management system and for the achievement of its intended outcomes. If employees observe top management taking environmental responsibility seriously this will greatly assist in the establishment of a positive environmental culture throughout the organisation. Leadership and commitment can be shown by: - Aligning the environmental management system with the organisation’s business objectives; - Ensuring the necessary resources are available; - Encouraging employees and other relevant interested parties to become actively involved in improving environmental performance; - Involving everyone in environmental decisions that affects them; - Promoting open discussion about environmental matters. The organisation can improve the environmental culture, by: - Providing clear and consistent leadership; - Promoting formal and informal involvement of employees; Top management should communicate the importance of effective environmental management and conformance to environmental management system requirements by direct involvement or through delegation of authority, as appropriate. This communication can be formal or informal. Top management should support others in the organisation in relevant managerial roles so that they in turn can demonstrate leadership in their own area of responsibility. Through this means, top management’s leadership and commitment cascades down through the organisation. By demonstrating leadership and commitment, top management can direct and support employees of the organisation and others doing work on its behalf to achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system. The organisation is in a better position to achieve its environmental objectives and to identify opportunities for improvement when top management creates a culture that encourages people at all levels to actively participate in the environmental management system. 5.2: Environmental policy The environmental policy is the mechanism by which top management formally expresses its commitment to improving its environment performance. As a minimum, these commitments are required: - The environmental policy is appropriate to the purpose and context of the organization, including the nature, scale and environmental impacts of its activities, products and services; - Provides a framework for setting environmental objectives; - Includes a commitment to the protection of the environment, including prevention of pollution and other specific requirements relevant to the context of the organization; - Include a commitment to fulfill compliance obligations; - Include a commitment to continual improvement of the environmental management system to enhance environmental performance. It is important to share the organization’s commitments with its employees, contractors and others who work on behalf of the organization so that they understand top managements’ expectations and can perform their work in a manner that contributes to meeting these expectations. Making the environmental policy publicly available, or available on request, provides assurance to interested parties that the organization is doing its part to achieve positive environmental outcomes. The environmental policy should be reviewed periodically to ensure that it remains relevant and appropriate to the organization. 5.3: Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities Top management should ensure that the responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles within the environmental management system are assigned and communicated at all levels within the organization and maintained as documented information. Top management is ultimately responsible for the environmental management system, even if the day-to-day decisions related to environmental performance are delegated to others. What is delegated and to whom, should be clearly and unambiguously communicated so that everyone understands who is responsible for what. Top management should assign the responsibility and authority for: - Ensuring that the environmental management system conforms to the requirements of ISO 14001; - Reporting on the performance of the environmental management system to top management. Since resources can be limited, opportunities should be sought out to integrate environmental responsibilities within existing functions of the organization. If other management systems are already in place, such as OH&S, quality or energy, synergies may exist where there are similar roles and responsibilities. This will enhance ownership of environmental management across the organization and potentially create efficiencies. ISO 14001 requires that the responsibilities and authority of all persons who perform duties that are part of the environmental management system be documented. These can be described and included in: - Environmental management system procedures; - Operational procedures and process maps; - Project and/or task descriptions; - Job descriptions; - Induction training packages. Such documentation can, among others, be required for the following personnel: - Management at all levels in the organization, including top management; - Environmental committees/environmental teams; - Process operators and the general workforce; - Those managing contractors; - Those responsible for environmental training; - Those responsible for equipment operation and maintenance; - Those responsible for facilities management; - Employees with environmental qualifications or other Environmental specialists within the organization. Care should be taken with the clarification of responsibilities at the interfaces between different functions (e.g. between departments, between different levels of management, between employees, between the organization and contractors and between the organization and its neighbors). Join our mailing list to receive upcoming posts: https://www.isoqar.co.za/

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