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At least one Congressman doesn't like the administration's guidance for reopening federal offices as Congress starts thinking about the next relief package.
After President Trump signed the emergency corona virus appropriations bill Friday, the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others are it.
The Office of Personnel Management said employees may request unscheduled leave to depart prior to staggered departure times as weather conditions worsen.
OPM says those non-furloughed employees able to telework are expected to do so and do not receive weather and safety leave.
A former federal police officer has been charged with trying to manufacture meth inside a federal laboratory in Maryland.
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Returning from war can be difficult for service members. Those who leave with physical and mental wounds often face long recovery times. The Warrior Canine Connection is trying to make that process a bit easier. Reporter Darci Marchese, from Federal News Radio's sister station WTOP, reports on the extraordinary journey that's helping to turn dogs into healers.
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(look at my hair! I was on my Tumblr over the weekend, and discovered this gem
from when I’d spend all of my time reblogging pictures of Ethan Hawke. I wish my bangs were as cool now.)
This month has been a hard one. I’ve lost the inspiration to write, and I was afraid that would happen when I started this blog. My previous post was really personal and the positive feedback on it (thank you! thank you!) has sort of thrown me for a loop on the direction I want this blog to go. There’s a David Bowie quote floating around somewhere about never preforming for the gallery. I think about that a lot when I get too far into my hesitations.
I’m back in Nashville, and I’ve been pretty quiet about it. I’ve been going back and forth to Bowling Green for school stuff and it’s made my head kind of rattle. I guess I’m in that phase of not knowing what’s going to happen when I graduate. That’s happening in May and it’s a V BIG DEAL that I haven’t paid attention to at all. I’m mostly spending my time measuring my self worth based off of other people, which is terrible, I know.
In the midst of all of this confusion over myself, I’m listening to Ryan Adams’ new record “Prisoner” a ton. I love finding music that reflects what I’m going through at the time. Breakup records are the best.
Speaking of that, I’m turning my breakup pain into something really cool and different for me that I’m very excited to share with you! Stay tuned for that; it’s the first time in ages that I’m really holding myself to a writing standard and I’m really healing well because of it.
I’ll be back to talking about records pretty soon! I promise!
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Each state has its own personality and its own set of identifiers that make it unique from other states, and food is one of the biggest differentiators out there. While it might not necessarily be official, we’ve rounded up a list of iconic dishes from every state in the great U.S. of A. Read on to find out if we got your state’s dish right and enjoy taking a look at the classics from other states!
Wisconsin – Fried Cheese Curds
While raw cheese curds can be enjoyed alone (with their recognizable squeakiness), it’s deep-fried that’s really the way to go. In fact, so many people eat them deep-fried, they end up referring to the fried versions as plain, ol’ “cheese curds,” then end up calling the non-fried ones “raw cheese curds.” Can someone send some cheese curds our way??
Alaska – King Crab
Alaska is known for its amazing, cold-water seafood, and most especially for its king crab. Crab fishing season is very short (two to four weeks, typically) and incredibly dangerous – it’s said that one fisherman dies a week during the fishing season.
Indiana – Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
While the origination of it isn’t clear, one thing’s for sure: breaded and fried pork tenderloin sandwiches are a Hoosier classic. Some things to get straight when making (or ordering) one: it should always be deep fried; it should always be pork tenderloin; the meat should always be substantially larger than the roll it’s served on. Now go and get yourselves one!
Arkansas – Possum Pie
Don’t worry, no possums were harmed in the making of this dish! While also known as “Striped Delight” or “Chocolate Layer Pie,” this is a 4-layer pie with a butter pecan shortbread crust topped with a cream cheese filling and from-scratch chocolate pudding, all topped off with whipped cream. We think it’s called possum pie because all those delicious layers are “playing possum” and hiding underneath the whipped cream. Either way, we love it!
Connecticut – White Clam Pizza
Originating in New Haven, CT at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the “white clam pie” was created when Pepe decided to not only sell clams on the half shell at the bar, but to also put them on their signature “apizzas”…now it’s a Connecticut staple!
Delaware – Scrapple
Although scrapple was technically invented in Pennsylvania, it’s in Delaware that it really shines. Scrapple festivals and scrapple-flavored beer are just two of the ways that Delawareans show their appreciation for it. Regardless of the fact that it’s made up of castoff pig parts, the flavor is unbeatable!
Florida – Cubano Sandwich
While the key lime pie was a very close runner up, the Cubano is more inherently Floridian. Packed full of ham, pork, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, sandwiched between two pieces of soft, Cuban bread, this sandwich does not disappoint.
Maryland – Crab Cakes
Just as Maine is known for its lobster rolls Maryland is known for its crab cakes. Purists say that crab cakes should consist of only blue crab all-lump meat, with very little filler so as to let the crab meat shine on its own. Whether it’s served Boardwalk-style (breaded and deep-fried) or restaurant-style (all-lump, no filler), you can’t go wrong with one of these bad boys.
Hawaii – Spam Musubi
Spam is to Hawaii what hot dogs are to the greater 48. It’s everywhere from convenient stores to high-end restaurants – people love it! Spam musubi is a fried slice of spam on top of a mound of rice, all wrapped up in a piece of japanese nori (seaweed). This salty snack is so yummy, so it’s great that you can find it just about anywhere in HA.
Idaho – Finger Steaks
A distinctly Idahoan dish, finger steaks are wide strips of sirloin that have been battered and fried that are usually served with fries and buttered toast. While Idaho’s also known for its potatoes, this dish surpasses its competition and is definitely the state icon.
New Hampshire – Boiled Dinner
If you haven’t heard of it before, a boiled dinner is simply that, dinner where you boil each ingredient until they’re all cooked to perfection. Corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes…you name it and you can make it part of the boiled dinner…and for leftovers you can have red flannel hash!
Iowa – Loose Meat Sandwiches
Unlike a regular hamburger, loose meat sandwiches are where the beef is cooked (sometimes unseasoned) without being formed into a patty, then served in a bun with other typical burger fixings. Also known as a “tavern” these sammies are more than well known in Iowa and other parts of the Midwest.
Kansas – Ribs
There’s no questioning it; Kansas is known for its ribs. While people might talk about the loose-meat sandwiches or the grebble or bierocks, it’s the barbecued ribs that has people so hooked and keeps ‘em coming back for more!
Louisiana – Gumbo
Literally the state dish of Louisiana, gumbo is a true meeting of the worlds. Influenced not only by French, Spanish, Choctaw and West African cooking practices, gumbo is a stew generally comprised of a flavorful broth, shellfish and/or sausage, celery, bell pepper and onion, and some sort of thickener. Served over rice, this is a dish so packed full of flavor it had to be the state dish!
Maine – Lobster Rolls
Since Maine is known for having some of the best lobster around, it should come as no surprise that the lobster roll is one of the most “Maine” dishes there is. Technically speaking, a “lobster roll” is when the lobster is still warm in the sandwich, where as a “lobster salad roll” is when it’s cold. We’ll take one of each!
Alabama – Fried Green Tomatoes
Not just the title of the iconic film, fried green tomatoes really are an Alabamian specialty! Pick ‘em in October, before the first frost, while they’re still green and you’ll have the best tomatoes of your life!
New Jersey – Disco Fries
Basically a New Jersian version of poutine, disco fries are a NJ classic, found at all diners and dive bars. The fries are topped with a brown gravy and plenty of mozzarella cheese, making this dish an indulgent choice that always delivers.
Massachusetts – Clam Chowder
A northeastern (and now national) standard, clam chowder is a hearty, creamy soup that’s filled with plenty of clams and veggies, with nary a tomato in sight. Whatever you do, don’t get your New England chowder and your Manhattan chowder confused – the red stuff has no place here!
North Carolina – Pulled Pork
If there’s one thing that North Carolina’s known for, it’s its pulled pork. It doesn’t get more tender or flavorful than this stuff, and the secret is all in cooking it low and slow…sometimes for over 12 hours! If you haven’t had the pleasure of trying it yet, next time you’re there you should definitely grab a big serving of Carolina pulled pork!
Colorado – Denver Omelette
Denver omelettes at this point are so classic, you can find them on just about any menu across the country! Ham, bell pepper, onion and cheese, it doesn’t get much better than this breakfast staple!
Minnesota – Tater Tot Hot Dish
If you haven’t spent much (read: any) time in the Midwest, you might not know what a hot dish is. The heartiest of casserole, with some sort of beef, sometimes a veggie, cream soup and a starch – with tater tots being the preferred choice. If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to ASAP!
Mississippi – Mud Pies
Named supposedly for its resemblance to the muddy banks of the Mississippi River, a Mississippi mud pie means business; stuffed so full of chocolate it’s definitely not for the faint of heart…but don’t let that stop you from trying it!
California – Cobb Salad
Created in Hollywood, CA in 1937, this salad truly is iconic. Made traditionally with iceberg, watercress, endives and romaine lettuce, it’s what it’s topped with that gets people excited: bacon, hard-boiled egg, roasted chicken, bleu cheese, tomatoes and avocado. This salad has everything but the kitchen sink in it!
Missouri – BBQ
While barbecue is popular all over the south, Missouri has made its mark on BBQ with a noted smokiness to the meat, a slightly spicy rub and a thick and hearty, tomato-based sauce to round everything off. Grab your napkins and dig in!
Arizona – Chimichangas
Whether it was Monica Flin who dropped a burrito in the deep frier and shouted “chimichanga!” in 1922 or someone else later on, there’s no mistaking this dish came from Arizona – it’s a classic!
Montana – Bison Burgers
While bison burgers are starting to become more popular, they were never out of favor in Montana! Bison meat also has less cholesterol and fat as beef, so it’s a healthier, delicious choice that anyone who likes a good burger should try.
Kentucky – Hot Brown
Inspired by the classic Welsh rabbit, the Kentucky Hot Brown is an open-faced turkey and bacon sandwich that’s topped with a hot, cheesy sauce. The whole things goes under the broiler until it’s crisped up and, let us tell you, it’s delicious!
South Dakota – Chislic
Traditionally using cubed pieces of mutton or lamb that are then deep-fried, chislic is a South Dakotan mainstay. Any bar you go to will have it, and it makes for a wonderful accompaniment to a nice, cold beer. We’ll cheers to that.
Nevada – Buffets
When you think of food in Nevada, does anything else come to mind but a buffet?? Famous for its many All You Can Eat (AYCE) buffets, Nevada really pulls out all the stops. For when you’re not looking for any specific food in general, but do want to eat (as much as you possibly can), a Las Vegas buffet is the best place to go!
New Mexico – Green Chile
Seeing as the chile is New Mexico’s “largest agricultural crop”, it makes sense that it’s a huge part of regional cuisine. The altitude and arid nature of the climate affects New Mexican green chiles’ texture and flavor, plus, leads to hotter varieties that people can’t get enough of. Are you a green chile person or a red chile person?
Oregon – Marionberry Pie
Marionberries are actually a specific breed of blackberries that grow primarily in Oregon, making marionberry pie a natural fit as the iconic state dish. These berries are more juicy and flavorful than regular blackberries, and thus, marionberry pie reigns supreme.
North Dakota – Lefse
Sort of like a Norwegian flatbread or savory pancake, lefse is a traditional classic in North Dakota, typically made with potatoes (which differentiates it from its Norwegian ancestor) and rolled up and eaten with butter or jam. Some people save making it for the holidays, for others it’s part of their daily routine.
Washington – Salmon
Washington takes great pride in its salmon populations and making sure they stay healthy and thriving is a top priority…leading to excellent salmon in all its many forms! If you want the freshest of the fresh, Washington is the place to go!
Oklahoma – Chicken Fried Steak
While it might be confusing at first, chicken fried steak is actually just steak – there’s no chicken involved at all. The name refers to the method of cooking fried chicken, and the Oklahomans just applied that same method to steak – a genius idea if you ask us!
Pennsylvania – Philly Cheesesteak
It doesn’t take a genius to guess why the Philly cheesesteak is the obvious choice here, as it has a cult following that borders on regional (and national!) obsession. Thin strips of beef and onion, all topped with provolone cheese or cheese whiz, then stuffed into a soft Italian roll. Whichever way you like it, you can’t go wrong with a cheesesteak!
Rhode Island – Clam Cakes
While Maryland has crab cakes, Rhode Island has clam cakes. Instead of being pan-fried, these bad boys are battered and deep-fried, like a savory doughnut hole with perfectly fresh bites of clam in every bite. We don’t know about you, but we could devour a whole lot of these!
South Carolina – Hoppin’ John
Made as early as the 1840s, Hoppin’ John is a typical South Carolinian dish consisting of rice, black-eyed peas, bacon (or ham hock) and collard greens. This is a dish traditionally eaten around New Year’s since it represents wealth and prosperity; the black-eyed peas signify pennies or coins and the greens allude to the color of U.S. currency. Now there’s a tradition we can get behind!
Tennessee – Hot Chicken
Different from just fried chicken, hot chicken is marinated chicken breast or thigh that’s fried and topped with a spicy paste, then served on white bread. While some of the spicy paste ingredients might vary, you can count on there being lard and cayenne pepper as the staples of it that pull everything together. Excuse us while we go get ourselves some hot chicken….
Michigan – Pasties
Although they’re initially a Cornish specialty, pasties made their way to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and became such a hit that there’s even an annual festival now to celebrate them (and to eat as many of them as possible).
Ohio – Cincinnati Chili
While you might read the name and think of something akin to a chili and cornbread dish, you’d be wrong here. Cincinnati chili is a mediterranean-inspired chili that’s served atop a heaping pile of spaghetti (- this chili served on hot dogs is known as a “coney”) that was invented by Macedonian immigrants in Ohio in the 1920s. This dish is definitely not to be missed!
Illinois – Deep Dish Pizza
This one is a no-brainer. No one goes to Illinois without doing (at the very least) a basic roundup of the best deep dish in the area. In a nutshell: deep-dish pizza has a very deep, almost bowl-like crust, then the crust is topped with cheese and meats, then the whole things is topped with tomato sauce. Doing the toppings upside-down like this ensures that the cheese won’t burn during the long bake time. We want a slice right now!
Utah – Funeral Potatoes
If you’ve ever spent any time in Utah, it’s very likely you’ve heard of funeral potatoes. Originating as a popular dish that people would bring to funeral luncheons, these creamy and crunchy potatoes gained popularity and now no get-together is complete without them!
Vermont – Maple Syrup
As the biggest producer of it in the United States, Vermont lays claim to the maple syrup industry, making it a clear choice as the iconic food of the state. The way we see it, pancakes, waffles or French toast are just vehicles for as much maple syrup as possible.
Virginia – Ham Biscuits
Known for its country ham, or “Smithfield ham” as it’s more specifically known, Virginia is very particular about its curing process, ensuring that all ham products in the area are the very best of the best, including their ham biscuits. Fluffy biscuits stuffed full of sweet ham…does it get any better??
West Virginia – Pepperoni Roll
There’s not really a more iconic dish in West Virginia than the classic pepperoni roll. The pepperoni is baked right into the soft white bread and the oil then permeates throughout the roll, giving it its flavor and texture…we could definitely go for one of those right about now!
Nebraska – Runza
Originally from Germany, runza made their way to the midwest and set up shop. Beef, cabbage and veggie-stuffed bread pockets, there’s no wrong time for a runza! Other iterations of the runza are baked in varying shapes, but in Nebraska they’re rectangular.
New York – Bagels
Although the first bagel was originally created in the Jewish communities of 17th century Poland, it was brought to New York by immigrant Polish Jews and the rest was history. New York is known for its superior bagels, which are slightly puffy and with a moist crust – next time you’re in the area, make sure to pick one up!
Georgia – Peach Pie
Given that the peach is Georgia’s state fruit, it makes total sense that it would play a large part in state cuisine. And what better way to showcase their fruit than in a classic, time-tested pie…this just goes to show that sometimes keeping it simple can really pay off!
Wyoming – Rocky Mountain Oysters
The name “Rocky Mountain Oysters” is euphemistic for something slightly more unsavory…bull testicles. That’s right, in an area where male cattle is frequently castrated it’s typical to bread and fry the testicles…and they do make pretty good bar food, so if you’re feeling adventurous, you should try them!
Texas – Brisket
While Texas is known in general for its barbecue, brisket in particular has the deepest roots in the Lone Star State. Since it’s one of the tougher cuts of meat, it needs to be cooked for hours and hours until it’s broken down and tender…and then you’re going to want a lot of it.
And there you have it – the most iconic dish from every state! Do you agree with the dish from your state? Are there any from other states that you definitely want to try now?

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HSBC Global Asset Management appoints new Italy MD
Roberto Citarella has been appointed managing director of HSBC Global Asset Management’s Italian business and will be in charge of Italian and Swiss wholesale clients.
Citarella, who has started his career as private banker in Banca Popolare di Lodi and has worked as portfolio manager for the bank’s HNW clients, will report to HSBC GAM CEO Matteo Pardi.
Having worked in Robert Fleming Sim – currently JP Morgan AM – in 2000, Citarella has joined HSBC GAM in 2001 and has contributed to the launch of the Italian branch, for which he was appointed head of sales in 2002.
Since 2007, he’s been deputy MD of the Italian firm.
HSBC Global Asset Management established its presence in Italy 12 years ago and has AUM of €3.7bn, according to latest published figures.

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New Arizona Data
New data released last week from the Census Bureau shows that more than one in every four children in Arizona – more than 400,000 children – live in poverty. The number of poor children in the state is higher than the population of Scottsdale and Tempe combined. This is the 10th highest child poverty rate in the country.
The “good” news is that the percent of children living in poverty in our state remains largely unchanged from last year. (Although the percentage of poor children in Apache county climbed from an already high 41% to 51%, the highest rate of any county in the state.)
The Census Bureau also released the latest data on the percentage of people who had health insurance coverage sometime in 2013 and the news is mixed for Arizona’s children. While Arizona’s rate of uninsured children dropped for the first time in several years to 12%, Arizona still has the nation’s third highest percentage of children without health insurance.
Both poverty and the lack of health insurance pose serious risks to childhood development and have lasting consequences well into adulthood. This election season as you consider your vote, ask what candidates would do to expand children’s health coverage and reduce childhood poverty.
You can see where the candidates in your legislative district stand on these issues by viewing our legislative district candidate questionnaire page here.


ttypes revitalizes past project with a jolt of dream-pop in “73 78 Honey”
Smooth and hypnotizing, the newest song by ttypes (an acutely dubbed “remix of a remix”) is an intimate love letter to someone’s entire world. “73 78 Honey” – a song to listen to when you want to feel something real, deep, and true. With its meditative natuure in the innate repetition in the piano and synth and dreamy sweetness in the song’s romantic lyricism, the soothing and simple patterns of notes lull you into a deep emotional slumber. The stacked harmonies of ttypes’ vocals also create a sleek fortress of satisfying sound that transcends and pulls listeners in close with each whispered syllable.
ttypes built this new song “73 78 Honey” off of the bones of the Beck and Phillip Glass song “NYC 73 -78.” Giving the song new life, he spent a lot of time reworking, building, mixing, and adding new elements to the track to create something new of his own. It’s a sweeter version of its darker predecessor, the entire song a gorgeous meditative piece, something of a love letter read aloud with an experimental electronic backing track.
The solo project of Grand Rapids, Michigan songwriter Tim Krauss, ttypes has been crafting unique and new projects like this for years. With musical influences from genres like ambient, instrumental, piano pop, and more, he also draws a lot of inspiration from the books of Ursula K. LeGuin, but overall prefers to be seen as genreless.
Keep up with Krauss on Instagram or Twitter for more, or on his Patreon for early releases and other goodies, and listen to his latest track “73 78 Honey” below!


Spring Sing 2022: Student indie band Sophia Bacino & Friends explores personal growth in debut
With guitar in hand, second-year ethnomusicology student Sophia Bacino sits on a bed surrounded by colorful photos and prints. Alongside her three bandmates, Bacino will offer a hopeful outlook on heartbreak at Spring Sing, performing her original song, “My Old Self Could Love You.” (Photo by Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor. Photo illustration by Ashley Shue-Lih Ko/Daily Bruin staff)
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This post was updated May 19 at 11:30 a.m.
Sophia Bacino and her friends believe good music can heal heartache.
At Spring Sing, the newly formed indie band Sophia Bacino & Friends will perform Bacino’s original song, “My Old Self Could Love You,” the third-year ethnomusicology student said. Her bandmates include classmates at the Herb Alpert School of Music whose performance styles capture the song’s core themes of growth and recovery, Bacino said. Though the group was formed specifically for Spring Sing, Bacino said this show is only the start for both the band and her independent musical career.
“The first time we played the song together, it was quite magical,” Bacino said. “We have this awesome foundation together. … It’s a very sweet little silent language that we all use on stage.”
The inspiration for the piece came to her while she was studying abroad in Italy in the fall, Bacino said. Having recently come out of a relationship, Bacino said her time abroad felt like a transitory state of change and reflection. She said while she wrote multiple songs about her experiences, “My Old Self Could Love You” stands apart due to its more positive spin on a breakup. This piece, she said, grapples with what it means to outgrow a loved one while retaining self-pride and self-love in the face of heartache.
After deciding she wanted to perform at Spring Sing, Bacino said the process to form her group came together relatively easily. She said she was already close friends with guitarist Lola Rice, a fourth-year music history and industry and political science student, who then introduced her to drummer Artie Fitch, a third-year global jazz student. Reflecting on his time with the band, Fitch said all the group members immediately had strong musical chemistry.
“I think everybody in the band enjoys the way we all play together,” Fitch said. “It’s mostly just trying to cater towards the melody and play for the song.”
As they prepare for the show, Bacino said there is more to consider than simply band compatibility. Sonically, Bacino said “My Old Self Could Love You” does not fit neatly into one musical category and instead functions as a cross between indie pop, acoustic and some essence of old country. Bacino said she looks up to Norah Jones and Joni Mitchell as sources of creative and musical inspiration, but she ultimately has worked to create her own twangy, soulful sound.
Reflecting on her performance goals, Bacino said building connection and community is at the heart of her original piece. She said she wants the song to hold a homey spirit so that the audience feels like they have stumbled into the living room of Sophia Bacino & Friends. To achieve this atmosphere, Bacino said she plans to have warm lighting on stage and a cozy group wardrobe of cowboy boots and flowy skirts. Most of all, Bacino said she wants the emotional core of her piece to carry through and resonate deeply with the audience.
“I hope that everyone walks away being like, ‘That felt really real,’” Bacino said. “It’s a song so close to me and to my experience, but it’s a song that I believe will touch a lot of people.”
Though Spring Sing is the first collaboration between Sophia Bacino & Friends, Bacino said it will not be the last. For instance, following frustrating experiences as women in the male-dominated music industry, Rice said she and Bacino are in the process of forming a woman-run studio called Playdate Studios that can serve as a safe space for fellow female artists. Rice said Playdate Studios aims to do just that and is now in the early stages of development.
“It’s really, really hard to find studio spaces that are run by women,” Rice said. “And then we were like, ‘Why don’t we just do that ourselves?’”
As she prepares to launch Playdate Studios and perform at Spring Sing, Bacino said she is also getting ready to drop her own music on Spotify. She said her musical releases will coincide with the Spring Sing performance as to better reach new fans. The bass player for Sophia Bacino & Friends, alumnus Oliver van Moon, will be featured on one of her tracks, Bacino said, and she hopes to collaborate with the rest of her Spring Sing bandmates in a similar capacity one day soon.
“We haven’t been playing together long, but I assume this is the beginning of a really great band relationship together,” Bacino said.


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DelveInsight’s “Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2032” report delivers an in-depth understanding of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, historical and forecasted epidemiology as well as the Hidradenitis Suppurativa market trends in the United States, EU4 (Germany, Spain, Italy, and France) and the United Kingdom, and Japan.
The Hidradenitis Suppurativa market report provides current treatment practices, emerging drugs, market share of individual therapies, and current and forecasted 7MM Hidradenitis Suppurativa market size from 2019 to 2032. The report also covers current Hidradenitis Suppurativa treatment practices/algorithms and Hidradenitis Suppurativa unmet needs to curate the best opportunities and assess the market’s underlying potential.
- The United States
- EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom
Study Period: 2019–2032
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Disease: Understanding
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Overview
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a complex dermatological disease characterized by recurrent painful nodules and suppuration in areas such as the axilla and groin. It is also known as Acne inversa, and there is no biological or pathological test to facilitate diagnosis; its clinical features and chronicity can define it.
Low disease awareness and associated misdiagnoses and under-reporting by patients because of shame and embarrassment have contributed to substantial delays in diagnosis, reported to be between 7 and 10 years on average. The course of the disease is often unpredictable, which can be challenging for patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in managing hidradenitis suppurativa.
Systemic therapies, mainly antibiotics and retinoids, are the mainstay of treatment. Topical therapies are mainly used for mild to moderate disease conditions. Adalimumab (HUMIRA) is the only approved drug for treating moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Epidemiology
As the market is derived using a patient-based model, the Hidradenitis Suppurativa epidemiology chapter in the report provides historical as well as forecasted epidemiology segmented by total prevalent cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, total diagnosed prevalent cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, gender-specific prevalent cases of hidradenitis suppurativa, age-specific prevalent cases of hidradenitis suppurativa, stage-specific prevalent cases of hidradenitis suppurativa and treated prevalent cases of hidradenitis suppurativa in the 7MM covering the United States, EU4 countries (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan from 2019 to 2032. The total prevalent cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the 7MM comprised approximately 6.2 million cases in 2022 and are projected to increase during the forecast period.
- In 2019, the total prevalent cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa were approximately 2.8 million cases in the US, which is expected to grow during the study period, i.e., 2019–2032.
- Among EU4 and the UK, Germany accounted for the highest number of Hidradenitis Suppurativa prevalent cases, while Spain accounted for the least prevalent cases.
- In the US and EU, Hidradenitis Suppurativa is more common in females than males, but in Japan, it is the opposite, as, in Japan, males are more commonly affected than females.
- The highest proportion of Hidradenitis Suppurativa prevalent pool was observed in the 30–39 years age group among all the countries
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Drug Chapters
The drug chapter segment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa encloses a detailed analysis of marketed drugs and late-stage (Phase III and Phase II) pipeline drugs. It also helps understand the Hidradenitis Suppurativa clinical trials details, expressive pharmacological action, agreements and collaborations, approval and patent details, each drug’s advantages and disadvantages, and the latest news and press releases.
HUMIRA (adalimumab) is a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody specific for human tumor necrosis factor (TNF). This drug was created using phage display technology resulting in an antibody with human-derived heavy and light chain variable regions and human IgG1: kappa constant regions. It is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a mammalian cell expression system and is purified by a process that includes specific viral inactivation and removal steps.
In September 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved HUMIRA for treating Moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adults. Later in October 2018, HUMIRA got approved for patients =12 years of age.
AMJEVITA was the first biosimilar to Humira approved by the US FDA in 2016, but all of the adalimumab biosimilars had reached settlement agreements with AbbVie that kept the biosimilars off the US market until 2023. In January 2023, Amgen launched AMJEVITA in the US market, which will lead to the erosion of HUMIRA sales in the US. In Europe, HUMIRA biosimilars entered earlier than the US; in October 2018, Novartis and Amgen launched the first biosimilar of HUMIRA in the EU.
Note: Detailed Current therapies assessment will be provided in the full report of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Emerging Drugs
COSENTYX (secukinumab): Novartis Pharmaceuticals
COSENTYX (secukinumab), marketed by Novartis, is an IL-17A monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to IL-17A and inhibits Interleukin-17A, and IL-17 promotes neutrophil activities. These cytokines act on many different cell types and defend against different extracellular pathogens causing fungal or bacterial infections. This product is approved for several indications, such as plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. However, the company is investigating this product in Phase III to treat hidradenitis suppurativa patients.
Data from two Phase III Hidradenitis Suppurativa clinical trials, SUNSHINE and SUNRISE, were submitted to health authorities as part of regulatory applications. The company expects a regulatory decision in the first half of 2023 in Europe and the second half of 2023 in the US for COSENTYX in hidradenitis suppurativa.
BIMZELX (bimekizumab): UCB Biopharma
Bimekizumab is the first humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that potently and selectively neutralizes both IL-17A and IL-17F, two key cytokines driving inflammatory processes. IL-17A and IL-17F are the most closely related members of the IL-17 family of cytokines, and they are co-expressed at sites of inflammation and have overlapping pro-inflammatory functions. Both IL-17A and IL-17F can independently cooperate with other mediators to drive chronic inflammation and tissue destruction. UCB Biopharma has completed the Phase II trial for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
UCB presented eight bimekizumab abstracts at AAD 2023 with results from studies in psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Based on the results from two Phase III (BE HEARD I and BE HEARD II) studies, UCB is planning to file BLA by the end of 2023.
Note: Detailed emerging therapies assessment will be provided in the final report.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Outlook
The mainstay of medical treatment of mild disease involves antibacterial washes and topical antibiotics. Acute flares may be managed by intralesional corticosteroids and/or minor surgical procedures. Oral therapies for mild-to-moderate hidradenitis suppurativa include extended courses of broad-spectrum antibiotics and systemic retinoids. Currently, the market is mainly driven by off-label therapies and HUMIRA, as it is the only approved therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa until now.
HUMIRA is completely dominating the market and is expected to dominate the market until the launch of another potential therapy and biosimilars for hidradenitis suppurativa in the US; however, the response of HUMIRA is moderate in hidradenitis suppurativa patients. The US market is set to remain AbbVie’s until 2023 even though its composition-of-matter patent expired in December 2016 in the US; AbbVie has stronger surrounding patents stateside than in Europe, giving them more layers of defense on the biologic’s exclusivity. The scenario of HUMIRA is different in Europe as the biosimilar, i.e., Amgevita, Imraldi, Hyrimoz, and Hulio of HUMIRA, entered the European market in October 2018. They have eroded the market of HUMIRA in Europe, wherein the market of HUMIRA is still declining from the last quarter of 2018 after the patent exclusivity expiration in 2018 in Europe, as per the company. In January 2023, Amgevita launched in the US as the first biosimilar of HUMIRA. But it was not approved for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa due to 10-year exclusivity in the US. By requesting distinct, staggered market approvals for specific subsets of hidradenitis suppurativa-affected patients, AbbVie could also obtain extended exclusivity periods under the Orphan Drug Act (ODA). HUMIRA was given an orphan classification by the FDA for treating moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa on May 13, 2015. By dividing the patient population into two groups—the general population and patients 12 years of age and older—AbbVie could leverage this designation into two distinct orphan exclusivity periods. The hidradenitis suppurativa orphan monopoly granted to AbbVie is valid for patients 12 years of age and older from October 16, 2018, to October 16, 2025, and for the general population from September 9, 2015, to September 9, 2022.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Companies like Novartis, UCB Biopharma, ACELYRIN, AbbVie, Incyte Corporation, Moonlake Therapeutics, and others are evaluating their lead candidates in different stages of clinical development.
- The market size in the 7MM will increase at a CAGR of 13.5% due to increasing awareness of the disease and the launch of the emerging therapy.
- The total market size of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the United States was approximately USD 600 million in 2019 and is projected to increase during the forecast period (2023–2032).
- Among EU4 countries, Germany accounted for the maximum market size in 2022, while Spain occupied the bottom of the ladder.
- In 2032, among all the emerging therapies, BIMZELX is expected to generate the highest revenue in the 7MM.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Drugs Uptake
This section focuses on the uptake rate of potential hidradenitis suppurativa drugs expected to be launched in the market during 2023–2032. Many therapies have failed in clinical trials due to efficacy or safety issues, such as bermekimab, imsidolimab, Zunsemetinib, etc. But many other potential therapies are in the advanced stage; for example, COSENTYX (Secukinumab) is currently filed in the US and Europe. Other medications currently under investigation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa clinical trials include JAK1 inhibitors, i.e., INCB054707. So, launching novel emerging therapies will change the dynamics of the future therapeutic market of hidradenitis suppurativa.
Further detailed analysis of emerging therapies drug uptake in the report…
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pipeline Development Activities
The report provides insights into therapeutic candidates across the selected therapy areas based on factors like the highest pipeline activity, early-stage assets where trial results are available, mid or late-stage assets, and already available products.
Pipeline Development Activities
The report covers information on collaborations, acquisitions and mergers, licensing, and patent details for Hidradenitis Suppurativa emerging therapies.
To keep up with current market trends, we take KOLs and ’ SMEs’ opinions working in the domain through primary research to fill the data gaps and validate our secondary research. Industry Experts were contacted for insights on the Hidradenitis suppurativa evolving treatment landscape, patient reliance on conventional therapies, patient therapy switching acceptability, drug uptake, along with challenges related to accessibility.
DelveInsight’s analysts connected with 50+ KOLs to gather insights; however, interviews were conducted with 15+ KOLs in the 7MM. Centers include the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine; CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, and other organizations. Their opinion helps understand and validate current and emerging therapies or market trends in Hidradenitis suppurativa. This will support the clients in potential upcoming novel treatments by identifying the overall scenario of the market and the Hidradenitis Suppurativa unmet needs.
We perform Qualitative and market Intelligence analysis using various approaches, such as SWOT and Conjoint Analysis. In the SWOT analysis, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in terms of disease diagnosis, patient awareness, patient burden, competitive landscape, cost-effectiveness, and geographical accessibility of therapies are provided. These pointers are based on the Analyst’s discretion and assessment of the patient burden, cost analysis, and existing and evolving treatment landscape.
Conjoint Analysis analyzes multiple approved and emerging therapies based on relevant attributes such as safety, efficacy, administration frequency, administration route, and order of entry. Scoring is given based on these parameters to analyze the effectiveness of therapy.
Further, the therapies’ safety is evaluated wherein the acceptability, tolerability, and adverse events are majorly observed, and it sets a clear understanding of the side effects posed by the drug in the trials. In addition, the scoring is also based on the route of administration, order of entry and designation, probability of success, and the addressable patient pool for each therapy. According to these parameters, the final weightage score and the ranking of the emerging therapies are decided.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Access and Reimbursement
Most insurance plans cover HUMIRA, but individual plans may vary in the coverage range. Insurance can lower the out-of-pocket price of HUMIRA from about USD 7,389 to approximately USD 5,000 per month. Some people who receive employer/retiree commercial prescription coverage will be eligible for a HUMIRA Complete Savings Card. The HUMIRA Complete Savings card is only available to people with private insurance coverage from their employer or those who have purchased insurance coverage directly from insurance companies. Copay assistance is unavailable for people who receive prescription reimbursement through federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs.
People without private insurance coverage may get HUMIRA at a reduced cost through Medicare or Medicaid. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for adults older than 65 and individuals with certain disabilities. Prescription coverage is available through Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and Supplemental Plans (Part D)
2019 to 2032
2023 to 2032
|13.5% (by 2032)|
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Size
|USD 899 Million in 2021|
Key Hidradenitis Suppurativa Companies
|Inflarx, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Incyte Corporation, UCB Biopharma, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, Chemocentryx, Priovant Therapeutics, Pfizer, Anaptysbio, Abbvie, Acelyrin, Aclaris Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Moonlake Immunotherapeutics, Aristea Therapeutics, and others|
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Report Scope
- The report covers the descriptive overview of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, explaining its causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and currently available therapies.
- Comprehensive insight has been provided into the epidemiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and its treatment in the 7MM.
- Additionally, a complete account of the current and emerging therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa is provided, along with the assessment of new therapies, which is likely to impact the current treatment landscape.
- A detailed review of the global historical and forecasted Hidradenitis Suppurativa market is included in the report, covering drug outreach in the 7MM.
- The report provides an edge while developing business strategies by understanding trends shaping and driving the global Hidradenitis Suppurativa market.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Report Insights
- Patient-Based Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Forecasting
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Therapeutic Approaches
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pipeline Analysis
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Size and Trends
- Existing and Future Market Opportunities
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Report Key Strengths
- 10 Years Forecast
- 7MM Coverage
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Epidemiology Segmentation
- Key Cross Competition
- Conjoint Analysis
- Drugs Uptake and Key Market Forecast Assumptions
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Report Assessment
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Unmet Needs
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pipeline Product Profiles
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market Attractiveness
- Qualitative Analysis (SWOT and Conjoint Analysis)
- What was the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market share (%) distribution in 2019, and what would it look like in 2032?
- What would be the total Hidradenitis Suppurativa market size and market size by therapies across the 7MM during the study period (2019–2032)?
- What are the key findings pertaining to the market across the 7MM, and which country will have the largest Hidradenitis Suppurativa market size during the study period (2019–2032)?
- At what CAGR is the Hidradenitis Suppurativa market expected to grow in the 7MM during the study period (2019–2032)?
- What would be the Hidradenitis Suppurativa market outlook across the 7MM during the study period (2019–2032)?
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa patient types/pool where unmet need is more and whether emerging therapies can address the residual unmet need?
- How are emerging therapies performing on the parameters like efficacy, safety, route of administration (RoA), treatment duration, and frequencies based on their clinical trial results?
- Among the emerging therapies, what potential therapies are expected to disrupt the Hidradenitis Suppurativa market?
- What is the historical Hidradenitis Suppurativa patient pool in the 7MM covering the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan?
- What would be the forecasted patient pool of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the 7MM covering the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan?
- What will be the growth opportunities in the 7MM with respect to the patient population pertaining to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
- Out of all the 7MM countries, which country would have the highest prevalent population of Hidradenitis Suppurativa during the study period (2019–2032)?
- At what CAGR is the population expected to grow in the 7MM during the study period (2019–2032)?
- What are the various recent and upcoming events expected to improve the uptake of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Current Treatment Scenario, Marketed Drugs, and Emerging Therapies
- How many companies are developing therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
- How many therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa are developed by each company?
- How many emerging therapies are in mid-and late-stage of development?
- What are the key collaborations (Industry–Industry, Industry–Academia), mergers and acquisitions, and licensing activities related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
- What are the recent novel therapies, targets, mechanisms of action, and technologies developed to overcome the limitation of existing therapies?
- What are the clinical studies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa and their status?
- What key designations have been granted for the emerging therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
- What is the global historical and forecasted market of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
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The Portland Trail Blazers tied their Western Conference semifinals series 1-1 with a win in Game 2. Here are a few takeaways from Wednesday’s victory.
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The Book of the Thames from its Rise to its Fall, p. 113. [Click on image to enlarge it.] Text and formatting by George P. Landow. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the University of Pittsburgh and the Internet Archive and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite the Victorian Web in a print one.]. 1859. From
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At the termination of Christ Church Meadow occurs the junction of the Cherwell and the Thames: the river so dear to Alma Mater has its source in the Arbury Hills, near Daventry, in Northamptonshire: it enters Oxfurdshire near Claydon, flows past the town of Lanbury, through Islip and several other villages, runs its course of about forty miles (but nowhere navigable), and on its arrival at Oxford surrounds an island appertaining to Magdalen College (where it is crossed by a bridge of great beauty), running beside "Addison's Walk," waters the banks of the Botanic Garden, passing by the side of Christ Church Meadow and its tree-embowered walks, and loses itself in the great river in whose company it journeys to the sea. Our noble old topographer, Camden, takes the opportunity of this locality for an eloquent praise of the city in his "Britannia." He says, "Where Cherwell is confluent with Isis, and pleasant aits, or islets, lye dispersed by the sundry dissevering of Avaters, there the most famous University of Oxford sheweth itself aloft in a champion plaine. Oxford, I say, our most noble Athens, the muses-seate, and one of England's stays — nay, the sun, the eye, and the soul thereof, from whence religion, civility, and learning, are spread most plenteously into all parts of the realm. A fair and goodly city, whether a man respect the seemly beauty of private houses, or the stately magnificence of public buildings, together with the wholesome site or pleasant prospect thereof. Whence it came to pass that of this situation it was (as writers record) in ancient times called Bellositim. [113-14]
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The Brownies And Other Tales
by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing, Illust. By George Cruikshank
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Collection of short stories first published in 1870 by the prolific author of children's stories. Her tales, which have hardly been excelled in sympathetic insight into childlife, still enjoy undiminished popularity.
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Ocean, future’s nutrition hub
Food is related with hunger. For years, people have struggled and innovated many ways to battle with hunger. The food habit has been changing for ages, and the issue of nutrition has gradually risen in this process. People have become more health conscious than before. Research says the ocean is a unique, infinite source of nutritious food. It has many resources like seaweed, algae and many more. Five years back, a seaweed cultivation project started in Cox's Bazar through a joint initiative among Agricultural Research Foundation, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute and the Department of Botany, University of Dhaka.
According to the history of seaweed cultivation, it was first cultivated in the Tokyo ocean in 1670 AD, which took commercial form in 1940. Since then, seaweed has become a unique cash crop in Japan, China, Korea, Philippines and many other countries. Seaweed is a huge source of various nutrients, vitamins, minerals and iodine. Japan produces seaweed worth around USD 2 billion every year. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 25,000 tonnes of seaweed is produced worldwide, and its commercial value is around USD 6.5 billion.
The length of the coastline of Bangladesh is about 710 kilometre. Moreover, seaweed can be cultivated in 25,000 square kilometre area under 146 upazilas of 19 out of 64 districts of the country.
In 2005, I had the opportunity to visit Japan to film an episode of Hridoye Mati O Manush (Soil & People in Heart). There I saw seaweed being cultivated along the long sea shores of the Tokyo ocean. I have found seaweed in many Japanese dishes as well. In 2015, I went to the Netherlands and saw seaweed cultivation on the shore of the North Sea.
In October 2019, I went to Ocean University in Qingdao, China. Ocean University has a reputation for research into marine economics. The purpose of going there was to know about their research activities, especially about their up-to-date research on marine resources. I went there and gathered a lot of information. The ocean is a major source of nutrition for China's vast population. In addition to nutrition, the blue economy is an important segment of their economy. They are moving forward in many ways to unravel the mystery of the sea resources. I had talks with many senior researchers and professors. Professor Zhou Hong, a lead researcher at the Benthos Lab under the Department of Marine Ecology, said not only marine fish but also seaweed is rich in nutrients. The demand for seaweed in China is increasing day by day. I came to learn about the great demand for seaweed by visiting a grocery shop in China. In a large part of the shop, there was a seaweed section, filled with different seaweed food products. I had to believe, Chinese were really too fond of seaweed.
Professor Chun Liu of the Department of Fisheries at the university was researching on the number of species of fish in the ocean. To determine from which part of the sea, fish can be netted and from where it cannot be, research on fish growth, mortality, density etc. He has already done a range of research about the sea fish. Basically, his another job is to assess the fish stock. I wanted to know about the current situation of marine fish in China. "If the Chinese economy had started in 1949, the first 40 years was a difficult time," he said. "At that time we had to lean more towards economic development. Gradually we realized that we need to come forward to protect the environment for the true sustainable development. So, to keep up the pace of economic development and also protecting the environment, we are now doing in-depth research of the ocean in search of nutritious food."
Professor Liu said there are two types of fish, farmed and fish from natural resources, supply in China to meet the demand. The demand for marine fish is very high. The government has enacted strict laws to protect sea fish species. Fishing in the seas of China is banned for four months from May to August every year. You must have a license to fish in the sea. Licensing is subject to certain rules and regulations. In response to a question on what steps they can take to address the issue of endangered marine life in many parts of the world, Professor Liu said the governments of the countries have a responsibility to work on this matter, together.
The Bay of Bengal accounts for 81 percent of the total area of our country. In the context of increasing the size of the sea, new possibilities have arisen with our blue economy. International researchers in the field of oceanography see this potential in our country as promising one. But the question is - have we been able to get closer to the proper survey, research and to protect our marine resources? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I visited various fish landing stations in Cox's Bazar. As you know, the number of our marine fish species is decreasing day by day. As I had written on The Daily Star about the great prospect of 'Spirulina', an algae and kind of a seaweed, there can be lot to yield from this prospect. Saint Martin's island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, is home to naturally grown seaweed. According to available data, there are 215 species of seaweeds of 102 groups. But day by day, the seaweeds are becoming extinct due to heavy load of tourists and unawareness of the local inhabitants of the island.
The whole world is now talking about the protection of marine resources. Because the sea is gradually turning into waste and plastic mines. Scientists fear that by 2025, the figure could reach to such a dire level that one tonne of plastic waste will be found in the sea for every three tonnes of fish. Pollution has affected 700 species of aquatic life. Today, the sea is in disaster all over the world due to various man-made misdeeds including not following the proper rules of fishing. Some countries are very serious about protecting the inland and surrounding diversity of the sea. The Bay of Bengal is very important for the economic prosperity of our country as well as for the protection of biodiversity and environment. Our future will be in jeopardy if we are not sincere about calculating the resources of the sea and protecting those. The ocean will definitely be the next source of food and nutrition. In other words, the blue economy with immense potential will be the driving force of the future economy. The developed world is already aware of this. We also need extensive research on the marine economy. If the sea can be turned into a resource without harming the environment, we will go a long way in sustainable development.


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(We all did!)
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Young readers are curious about how books come into being. Encourage this curiosity. Once a child realizes that a book did not always exist but, rather, was created by an ordinary person, your child might be interested in writing her own book. Prepare to be besieged by questions: How do the hard covers get on the front and back? Who makes the pictures? One children's book writer, Aliki, in anticipation of these questions and to encourage budding authors has presented the young reader with her own book on making books. Aliki's colorful creatures illustrate aspects of bringing a book into being and the text is couched in language easily understood by young children.


Common Air Conditioner Problems
What can go wrong with your AC unit? Here are some useful tips on common issues that you might come across with your air conditioner.
– Uneven airflow – Probably one of the most common problems for AC units, if the air coming from your unit is weak or not cold enough, it can be a result of poor duct flow or or a clogged filter.
– Condenser not pushing hot air – If your condenser is not pushing out hot air, it is usually indicative that the unit is not cooling properly because the condenser sends hot air to the refrigerant. Various factors, including dirty coils, refrigerant leaks, or normal wear and tear, can contribute to this problem.
– Filter – A dirty filter is definitely a frequent issue that arises within most AC units. This can lead to the filter getting clogged, and is relatively easy change on your time. However, if the task can seem to daunting to you, reach out to a technician to get assistance.
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What potential issues might arise with your AC unit? Here are some valuable insights into common air conditioner problems:
1. Uneven airflow: Weak or insufficiently cold air from the unit is a prevalent AC issue. This often stems from problems like restricted duct flow or a clogged filter.
2. Ineffective condenser: When your condenser fails to expel hot air, it’s usually a sign that your unit isn’t cooling properly. This problem can result from various factors, such as dirty coils, refrigerant leaks, or normal wear and tear.
3. Filter troubles: A dirty filter is a common AC concern that can lead to blockages. Fortunately, replacing it is a relatively simple task. If you find it challenging, don’t hesitate to seek assistance from a technician.
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Latest hospitality uniform designs & fashion
In the dynamic realm of hospitality, where first impressions are paramount, the significance of impeccable uniform designs cannot be overstated. In recent times, the hospitality industry has witnessed a fascinating evolution uniformly, with designers pushing boundaries to create ensembles that seamlessly blend style, comfort, and functionality.
The Evolution of Hospitality Uniforms
Traditionally, hospitality uniforms were characterized by standardization, often lacking the flair and fashion-forward elements seen in other industries. However, the last decade has seen a paradigm shift in the way uniforms are perceived and designed. Modern hospitality uniforms are not merely outfits worn by staff; they are a reflection of the brand's identity, creating a visual language that communicates professionalism, approachability, and a commitment to excellence.
A sustainable approach to style
One of the most prominent trends in hospitality uniform design is the integration of sustainable and eco-friendly materials. As the world becomes increasingly conscious of its environmental impact, hotels and restaurants are embracing uniforms crafted from organic cotton, recycled polyester, and other sustainable fabrics. These materials not only contribute to a positive environmental footprint but also add a touch of sophistication to the overall look.
Customization and Branding
Uniforms are now considered an extension of a brand's identity. Forward-thinking establishments are opting for custom-designed uniforms that align with their brand aesthetics. This trend emphasizes the importance of creating a cohesive visual experience for both staff and guests, fostering a sense of unity and brand loyalty. Logos, colors, and unique patterns are seamlessly integrated into uniform designs, ensuring a memorable and visually impactful impression.
Versatility and Functionality
In the fast-paced hospitality industry, comfort and functionality are non-negotiable. The latest uniform designs prioritize versatility, allowing staff to effortlessly transition between various roles and tasks. Multi-functional pockets, breathable fabrics, and ergonomic designs have become staples in creating uniforms that not only look good but also enhance the wearer's performance and comfort throughout their shift.
Gone are the days of boxy, ill-fitting uniforms. Contemporary hospitality uniforms embrace fashion-forward silhouettes that complement diverse body types. A shift towards modern cuts, stylish details, and flattering fits ensures that staff members feel confident and fashionable while representing their establishments. This trend not only boosts employee morale but also elevates the overall aesthetic of the hospitality space.
The integration of technology into hospitality uniforms is a trend gaining momentum. Smart fabrics with moisture-wicking properties, temperature regulation, and antibacterial features are becoming increasingly popular. These technological advancements not only enhance the comfort of the wearer but also contribute to a more hygienic and sustainable uniform solution.
Exemplary Uniform Designs in the Hospitality Industry
To illustrate these trends in action, let's delve into a few case studies of establishments that have successfully embraced the latest in hospitality uniform design.
The Green Retreat: Eco-Friendly Elegance
A luxury eco-resort nestled in a tropical paradise has taken a bold step towards sustainability by introducing uniforms made from bamboo fibers and organic cotton. The result is a collection of chic, breathable uniforms that not only align with the resort's commitment to environmental conservation but also exude an air of relaxed sophistication.
Metropolitan Fusion: Urban Vibes in the City
A trendy urban hotel located in the heart of a bustling city has redefined hospitality fashion by collaborating with a local designer. The result? Stylish uniforms that effortlessly blend modern silhouettes with classic city vibes. The staff's ensembles reflect the vibrant energy of the city, creating a seamless connection between the hotel's aesthetic and the urban landscape.
Tech-Infused Elegance: A Futuristic Approach
An avant-garde restaurant in the tech hub of the world has embraced technological integration in its uniform designs. Staff members wear uniforms with embedded LED lights that subtly change color, creating a futuristic and dynamic ambiance. This innovative approach not only enhances the overall dining experience but also positions the restaurant as a trendsetter in the industry.
Related Blog -: Eco-Friendly Uniforms: Sustainable Workwear Choices
The landscape of hospitality uniform designs and fashion is undergoing a transformative journey, where sustainability, customization, functionality, fashion-forward aesthetics, and technological integration coalesce to redefine industry standards. As hotels, restaurants, and resorts continue to prioritize the visual representation of their brand through staff uniforms, the possibilities for innovation are boundless. The latest trends are not merely about what staff wear; they are a reflection of the industry's commitment to creating memorable, immersive, and visually stunning guest experiences. As we step into the future, the world of hospitality uniforms promises to be an exciting intersection of style, comfort, and brand identity.
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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elucid Bioimaging Inc. (“Elucid Bio”) today announced that vascuCAP, Elucid Bio’s AI-enabled software for evaluating atherosclerotic plaque stability from CTA, has been added to the IBM Imaging AI Marketplace, an IBM Watson Health® solution.
The IBM Imaging AI Marketplace provides streamlined access to meaningful AI technologies designed to support leaders working in radiology and cardiology. The marketplace is designed to support healthcare providers with a solution to address the complex problem of finding, purchasing, deploying and managing innovative AI imaging applications.
“We are very excited to work with IBM Watson Health to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease by expanding access to our software,” said Blake Richards, CEO of Elucid Bio. vascuCAP is the only histologically-validated tool for objective quantitation of atherosclerotic plaque for the coronary, carotid, aorta, and femoral arteries. Interim results of the CRISP study (NCT04448353) demonstrated vascuCAP’s AI technology significantly outperformed stenosis-based guidelines in predicting risk of major adverse neurological events. The PoSTCARD (NCT04439643) trial demonstrated similar effects for predicting major adverse cardiovascular events.
“We are proud to help support meaningful advancements in the application of AI,” said Mandy Long, Vice President of Product and Strategy for IBM Watson Health Imaging & Oncology. “By partnering with Elucid and offering vascuCAP through the IBM Imaging AI Marketplace, we are demonstrating our continuous commitment to diagnostic imaging in helping clinicians gain critical clinical insights in their delivery of care.
The vascuCAP software analyzes routinely-available CT angiograms to characterize plaque tissues in a manner that could previously only be done with a tissue specimen. Its algorithms are validated by expert pathologists using a biobank of tissue specimens as an objective truth standard. As a result, vascuCAP is the only method to use specific tissues in its AI models. The analysis is performed on-site in minutes, delivering information that enables physicians to make more informed and objective decisions about which patients would be most likely to benefit from procedural intervention or intensive therapeutics.
About Elucid Bioimaging, Inc.
Elucid Bio is a Boston-based medical technology company using AI to provide physicians with a cost-effective means to optimize treatment decisions for patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease. The company’s vascuCAP® software is the first tool to quantify atherosclerotic plaque against histology, deliver key arterial measures, and provide 3D visualization to inform risk of event: stroke or heart attack. vascuCAP’s unique information informs better treatment decisions by physicians, leading to better patient outcomes at a reduced cost of care. vascuCAP is available for commercial use in the U.S. and Europe.


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A gunman opened fire tonight at a city council meeting in suburban St. Louis, killing five people before being shot to death by police, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Two others were wounded, one of them critically. Police said the man killed an officer outside City Hall, then entered the building and council chambers, where he shot the others.
"He came from the back of the room," said a witness. "He kept yelling ‘shoot the mayor’ and he just walked around shooting anybody he could." The mayor was one of the two people wounded. No motive was known, but the gunman had a long history of angry exchanges at council meetings, the Post-Dispatch notes.

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The artist now known as Big Baby D.R.A.M. low key has the #1 song on the Billboard hip-hop charts, if you didn’t already know. ‘Broccoli’ with Lil Yachty is a fun song that rode it’s way to the top of the charts over the summer. He has his new upcoming self-titled album dropping tonight, which features this new single with the legendary Erykah Badu. Listen to this one above and be sure to check out the album when it drops!
P.S. – The album artwork is out favorite of the year.


Najib pact unimaginable and historic, says Waytha
After years of accusing Umno of “ethnic cleansing” the Indian community, Hindraf leader P Waythamoorthy has defended his renewed friendship with the ruling party as “historic” by laying the blame on Pakatan Rakyat.
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Top 10 things to do in Jersey
What are some of the top activities and attractions you can do when visiting or living and working in Jersey? Let's look at some that will help you become acquainted with the island's history and heritage.
Best family restaurants in Jersey
Food is one of the building blocks of memories. Get those recollections off on the right foot for your family by selecting great restaurants catering to both the young and old.
Top 10 Things To Do With Your Kids In Jersey
Jersey in the British Channel Islands is the ideal vacation spot for the whole family. With something for everyone, you can satisfy the adventurous and the quiet souls. Visit the castles, museums or take a trip on the little train.
Interview with David Priddis – Kayak guide from Jersey
David Priddis is a kayaker and photographer who loves to travel and explore the world. David was born in Australia and grew up in Jersey from a young age. He considers himself an honorary Bean.
Sailing Around Jersey
There are perhaps few places in the British Isles better than the Channel Islands to go boating. Jersey in particular is a great place for boat trips, boasting some glorious coastal scenery.
Buying A House In Jersey
With glorious beaches, areas of outstanding countryside and over 70 km of coastline, Jersey is certainly a beautiful place to live. It has top class education system, great dining opportunities and mixture of British and French culture.
Renting Property in Jersey
As the largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey has the most diverse range of property rental options in the region. Renting is becoming increasing popular here.