Cyber threats continuously evolve, with criminals and hackers finding ever more inventive and sophisticated methods to attack networks and steal data.
Institutions of all sizes are at risk, but smaller businesses and charitable or non-profit organisations are often seen as low-hanging fruit because they don’t have the cash or resources to create efficient cyber defences.
When it comes to cybersecurity, particularly for SMEs and smaller organisations, there is a difficult balance to strike between protecting systems, networks and data and enabling staff to work without the hassle of complex security processes and applications to go through to carry out simple, everyday tasks.
IT staff often want to maximise cybersecurity by locking down systems and restricting access as much as possible, whereas users just want to get on with their jobs.
Balancing these conflicting agendas while addressing both is a challenge, but the consequences of neglecting security in favour of convenience can be devastating.
However, in many cases, following the basics, keeping up with security patching and switching on all the default security settings in the technologies you use can go a long way to protecting your systems, users and data.
While cybersecurity doesn’t need an ‘all or nothing’ approach, it does need to be taken seriously at all levels of your business or organisation.
Here, we look at how you can balance security with convenience to achieve the best of both worlds.
The relationship between cybersecurity and convenience
Taking a balanced and practical approach to cybersecurity can help your business or organisation detect, prevent and recover from security events and intrusions while giving your staff the ability to get their jobs done.
While striking the right balance isn’t easy, it’s certainly achievable.
Although awareness of the importance of cybersecurity is at an all-time high, attacks are still far too prevalent, and organisations and individuals still need to do more to secure systems, data and user accounts.
Several preventative measures can be implemented that, while impacting convenience, are a small price to pay for the added level of protection they provide. And, once in place, they quickly become the norm and users find a way of working with them and can even see the benefits.
For example, the additional ‘hassle’ of multi-factor authentication can quickly be forgotten when users realise what it’s there to protect. If they’ve ever been frozen out of an account because their password has been compromised, they’ll even be thankful for it.
How to balance security with convenience
Organisations need to continually review their cybersecurity standards and ensure staff are adequately trained, as hackers working outside the law are always looking at new ways to breach data security.
If you’re worried about your current cybersecurity provision or don’t have any in place whatsoever, then working towards the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Essentials framework is an excellent place to start.
The Government-backed scheme provides organisations and businesses with the tools they need to protect their data, networks and digital assets. It has been developed to provide a basic cybersecurity standard. It provides validation that organisations which hold it are taking all necessary steps to protect themselves from cyber-attacks and keep their data safe.
Cyber Essentials accreditation is also required for all businesses planning to bid for public sector contracts involving handling personal information.
When it comes to securing your organisation’s network, there are several things you can do to harden your cybersecurity defences without compromising user convenience. These include:
- Introduce Firewalls
- Ensure you use Secure device configurations
- Control what actions users can take on their devices
- Use some form of malware protection
- Rollout software & OS patches regularly
The role of your users in cybersecurity
Simple human error is one of the biggest causes of cyber incidents. Your users can often compromise your devices, networks and data without realising.
Many employees still fall for malware, ransomware and phishing attacks or aren’t aware of the latest methods hackers deploy to gain access to your data, software and devices.
You can address the unintentional threat your users pose through better cybersecurity awareness training. Dedicating the time and resources to train employees at all levels will help you improve your organisation’s cybersecurity posture and allow your users to identify and respond to various threats.
Although cybersecurity training won’t prevent people from intentionally doing bad things, making all your staff more cyber-aware will help eliminate many common problems.
And other cyber protections can be put in place to help mitigate insider threats, such as multi-factor authentication, biometrics, limiting user access and using machine learning to look for suspicious or unusual user behaviour.
Prioritising user experience is key to keeping convenience and security on the same side. If employees feel the software or device they’re using is too complex or time-consuming, they’ll either stop using it altogether or look for their own, often unsecured ways, of getting around the problem.
And if IT staff want users to be responsible for data security, they must ensure users understand and accept the technology at hand.
So, while the balance between convenience and IT security is attainable, focusing not only on the technology itself but policies and culture, will help you achieve it.
If you enjoyed this blog and want to find out more about how we can help your organisation protect its data, bolster its cybersecurity and achieve improvement through technology, give us a call on 01332 322588 or book a free consultation.


Russia will host 16th European Congress of Psychology!
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Russian Psychological Society announces that the December edition of the EFPA News Magazine enlightening the most significant events in the professional psychological society has been issued. See the volume below http://efpa.magzmaker.com/efpa_news_december_2016


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- 1 How much caffeine is in a chai latte compared to coffee?
- 2 How much caffeine is in a chai latte?
- 3 What are the ingredients in Cafe Escapes Chai latte?
- 4 How many calories are in a cafe escapes chai latte?
- 5 Is it better to drink chai tea or coffee?
- 6 Does chai tea make you poop?
- 7 Are chai tea lattes bad for you?
- 8 Does Chai keep you awake?
- 9 Does Starbucks use chai syrup?
- 10 Is Cafe Escapes Chai latte tea or coffee?
- 11 How many calories are in a Keurig chai tea latte?
How much caffeine is in a chai latte compared to coffee?
A 120ml (4.5oz) cup of chai latte normally contains around 40mg caffeine, compared with a whopping 120mg caffeine for the same cup of coffee. This means you can enjoy a few more cups of chai for the same amount of caffeine in just one cup of coffee.
How much caffeine is in a chai latte?
Chai lattes contain about 70 milligrams of caffeine in a 12 oz. if you’re ordering at the Commons, and there’s no difference if you prefer hot or iced. The caffeine level for frappuccinos depends on what flavor you order. The coffee flavors like mocha, coffee and caramel contain a shot of concentrated espresso.
What are the ingredients in Cafe Escapes Chai latte?
INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, GLUCOSE SYRUP, NONFAT DRY MILK, INSTANT TEA, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE, SUCRALOSE.
How many calories are in a cafe escapes chai latte?
Each delicious variety is under 80 calories, so give in and savor a few moments. From the first taste of Café Escapes Chai Latte, you’ll know this is no ordinary tea.
Is it better to drink chai tea or coffee?
Decrease Your Caffeine Intake A cup of chai contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee. This means you can still enjoy a nice cup in the morning for a small caffeine boost, but you’ll be cutting back on your caffeine intake. In addition, our body absorbs the caffeine in chai more slowly than the caffeine in coffee.
Does chai tea make you poop?
Is chai tea a laxative? Cardamom is a key spice in chai tea that is said to benefit the lungs, kidneys and heart, while also being used as a mood elevator. It can reduce inflammation, prevent blood clots and is used as a natural laxative. Chai spices enhance the digestive activities of the stomach and intestines.
Are chai tea lattes bad for you?
Chai tea lattes are definitely delicious, but unfortunately, this tasty drink falls under the not so lean category! A typical chai tea latte contains 240 calories and 45 grams of sugar!
Does Chai keep you awake?
Chai. Another drink that is sure to shake you from your sleepy state is chai. This Indian-based tea has the perfect balance of black tea to give you your much needed caffeine and a well-crafted blend of spices to awaken your senses. A few sips of chai, and you ‘ll be ready to go.
Does Starbucks use chai syrup?
Like all things Starbucks, chai tea lattes can be customized with flavored syrups and a variety of milk options. Here are a couple customer favorites.
Is Cafe Escapes Chai latte tea or coffee?
Café Escapes Chai Latte, Single Serve Coffee K-Cup Pod From the first taste, you’ll know this is no ordinary tea. Cinnamon and spices mingle with a splash of milky sweetness, turning your daily time-out into a relaxing escape to a faraway place of indulgence. Notes: This product contains milk.
How many calories are in a Keurig chai tea latte?
Each K-Cup brews a single serving of Chai Latte. The blend is spiced black tea with milk, sweetened with sugar. There are 70 calories in each serving, with 30 calories coming from fat. The 2.8 grams of saturated fat in the drink equal 14 percent of the USDA’s standard recommended daily intake.

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We present an approach to analyze mixing in flow fields by extracting vortex and strain features as extremal structures of derived scalar quantities that satisfy a duality property: They indicate vortical as well as high-strain (saddle-type) regions. Specifically, we consider the Okubo-Weiss criterion and the recently introduced MZ criterion. Although the first is derived from a purely Eulerian framework, the latter is based on Lagrangian considerations. In both cases, high values indicate vortex activity, whereas low values indicate regions of high strain. By considering the extremal features of those quantities, we define the notions of a vortex and a strain skeleton in a hierarchical manner: The collection of maximal zero-dimensional, one-dimensional, and 2D structures assemble the vortex skeleton; the minimal structures identify the strain skeleton. We extract those features using scalar field topology and apply our method to a number of steady and unsteady 3D flow fields.


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NASEM: Pain and Symptom Management for People with Serious Illness in the Context of the Opioid Epidemic: A Workshop
On November 29, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness hosted a public workshop, Pain and Symptom Management for People with Serious Illness in the Context of the Opioid Epidemic. The workshop aims to explore the tension between efforts to address the opioid epidemic and the resulting impact on access to pain medications for people facing serious illness. The workshop examined the unintended consequences of the responses to the opioid epidemic for patients, families, communities, and clinicians, and consider potential policy opportunities to address them.
The workshop included:
An opening session to provide context with an overview of the scope and severity of the opioid epidemic.
The second session on how responses to the epidemic affect the ability of people with serious illness to access opioid medications for pain and symptom management. Speakers addressed clinicians’ perspectives on their ability to effectively treat their patients’ pain and symptoms, and also discussed disparities in access to pain medications, as well as issues related to pain management for seriously ill infants and children.
The pain and symptom management needs of those with co-morbid substance use disorder and serious illness was examined in the workshop’s third session.
Policy and regulatory responses to the opioid epidemic, including federal and state regulatory policy as well as payment policy, was the focus of the fourth session. Speakers discussed measures that have been developed and implemented to address the epidemic and whether those measures have been sufficiently flexible to limit unintended consequences for those with serious illness. Policies to expand access to non-opioids for pain and symptom management were examined, as well as associated coverage and reimbursement policies.
The final session of the workshop charted a path forward by identifying actionable next steps toward a solution by focusing on areas such as improving professional medical education to better prepare clinicians to treat and manage pain and addiction, enhancing the development of and access to alternatives to opioids, and expanding access to treatment for substance use disorder.
The workshop was presented as a live webcast on the National Academy webpage

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Aquatech China Strengthens Leading Position
Oct 18 2016
International water trade show Aquatech China saw attendance grow by well over 20% for its latest edition thanks to an expanded, market-focused programme, confirming the event’s leading position as an essential destination for visitors and exhibitors alike. More than 70,000 visits were made to Aquatech China 2016 and its co-located events, held in Shanghai on 15-17 June, with exhibitors enjoying access to high quality visitors from right across the country. This audience was boosted by the participation of equally influential international visitors, with South Korea, Taiwan, India, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand among the other most prominent countries represented.
Aquatech China 2016 in numbers
The impressive results for Aquatech China 2016 included:
- a total of 150,000 gross square metres of floor space
- participation of 2647 exhibitors from 36 countries
- a record-breaking 71,968 visitors from 89 countries, 86% Chinese /14% international
The industrial water market represents one of the biggest growth opportunities in China, with government action driving improvements by water users in sectors such as coal, chemicals, petrochemicals, power stations, textiles, and the food and beverage industries. At the same time, Chinese contractors are looking increasingly at opportunities around the world.
Aquatech China picked up again on this key market with its latest Industrial Water Leaders Forum, with this year’s event organised in partnership with Global Water Intelligence. It delivered quality speaker sessions and meeting opportunities across both of these areas for an audience of high-level executives. Speakers and participants included representatives of international financing institutions and development banks, as well as Chinese regulators, government officials, contractors, technology providers, and end-users.
China’s on-going efforts to tackle its water issues means solutions are in demand. The need for action in areas such as difficult to treat industrial wastewater streams, municipal wastewater and biosolids, and stormwater management means there is a strong interest in innovative approaches.
The first ever China BlueTech Awards Innovation Pavilion was hosted on the show floor. This new addition allowed the seven finalists of the 2016 China BlueTech Awards to showcase their groundbreaking solutions to the tens of thousands of show visitors. The awards were organised by BlueTech Research and Mandarin Environment. The overall winners, selected for their innovation and readiness for the Chinese market, were acknowledged at a special ceremony at the pavilion: industrial wastewater specialist OriginClear and stormwater innovator PaveDrain, both of the US.
With record visitor numbers in attendance, Aquatech China was a firm success for exhibitors, whether participating in regular booths, in the pavilions hosted by Canada, Holland, Korea and the Water Quality Association, or in the co-located FlowEx, Ecotech and BuildEx events.
“A great visitor attendance this year, with amazing opportunities to meet our customers and build new relationships,” commented Claire Zhang of Evoqua Water Technologies.
Peter Clinckemalie, of first time exhibitor Pollet Water Group, said: “The target of this first participation in Aquatech China was to find out if Asia could be one of Pollet Water Group’s markets for the future. We collected good contacts to achieve this.”
“It is a great event where Chinese and international companies can meet and do business together,” added Tony Huang of trade organisation RCRO.
Next stop: Aquatech China 2017
“This year’s event was remarkably successful. My predecessors have set the bar high with a visitor growth of 26 percent compared to 2015,” comments Sisi Chou, the new Product Manager of Aquatech China. “Next year Aquatech’s will mark its 10th anniversary, and as new Product Manager Aquatech China, my team and I aspire to continue this trend and exceed previous editions.”
The market opportunities in China have been highlighted by Global Water Intelligence in its 2016 report, which noted the increased emphasis on water quality issues such as wastewater effluent quality, sludge management and drinking water quality by the government in its latest five yearly targets. “The release of many favourable regulations, policies and laws in 2014 and 2015 have shown the determination of the Chinese authorities to improve the quality of the whole water environment,” it notes. Aquatech China provides the ideal opportunity to build the business relations needed to access this market.
The next edition of Aquatech China will take place on 7-9 June 2017 at the National Exhibition and Conference Center in Shanghai. The 2017 event will again feature the Industrial Water Leaders Forum and the BlueTech China Innovation Awards.
For details of activities and how to participate in Aquatech China 2017, visit www.aquatechtrade.com/china
Apr 16 2024 Moscow, Russia
Apr 18 2024 Shanghai, China
Apr 22 2024 Hannover, Germany
Apr 23 2024 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Apr 24 2024 Sao Paulo, Brasil

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Quercus Portal provides access to various databases regarding genetic and genomic resources and information. It includes also a dynamic user interface allowing the submission of complex queries across all data bases (Global Search). Additionally a static section of the portal is devoted to general information of the genus Quercus.
GnpIS is a multispecies integrative information system dedicated to plant and fungi pests. It bridges genetic and genomic data, allowing researchers access to both genetic information (e.g. genetic maps, quantitative trait loci, markers, single nucleotide polymorphisms, germplasms and genotypes) and genomic data (e.g. genomic sequences, physical maps, genome annotation and expression data) for species of agronomical interest. GnpIS is used by both large international projects and plant science departments at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. It is regularly improved and released several times per year.
GnpIS is accessible through a web portal, and allows to browse URGI data modules independently or by searching through all the data simultaneously using a quick search (‘google like search’) or advanced search (Biomart, Galaxy, Intermine) tools.


When we last saw Season 18 sweeties James and Natalie, they were hanging in the Big Brother backyard with Jeff Schroeder after the finale and we weren't sure if Jatalie was going to last outside the house.
We hoped, we prayed, and we crossed all dangling appendages, but, at the time, the future was uncertain for one of the summer's cutest showmances.
However, after trolling the pair's social media, we are pleased to report that Jatalie appears to be alive with the glory of love!
If that adorable autumnal photo isn't proof enough, the former NFL cheerleader confirmed the pair's IRL relationship during a recent Periscope session, saying, "Yes, we are dating, guys. Yes, we are official. I don’t understand why people don’t believe we are together. How is it not obvious?"
Seeing is believing and we can't stop kvelling over the pint-sized pair, who obviously isn't afraid of a little PDA now that there aren't over 70 cameras capturing their every move.
The leaves might be turning, but we hope to see James and Natalie love continue to blossom.
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Andrew Luck comes to San Francisco to face his former coach, Jim Harbaugh for the first time since they were both at Stanford. Luck, the #1 pick from last year’s draft, has thrived in the NFL and could potentially become the best player in football in the next few years. Harbaugh, on the other hand, has been the one of the better coaches in football, leading the 49ers to a NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl since he left Stanford.
At Stanford, Luck was the best player in college football under the tutelage of Coach Harbaugh and 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman. Harbaugh is known as a “quarterback guru” and he has showed he is just that at the college and pro levels. After Luck, he came to the Niners and transformed Alex Smith into an elite quarterback, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 3-0 record. When Smith got injured last season, he turned to Colin Kaepernick and he has become one of the best young players in football.
Kaepernick and Luck will also face each other for the first time at Candlestick Park on Sunday afternoon. In fact, Luck might have been the first guy to alert Harbaugh how good Kaepernick really was. Luck and Kaepernick met at the Manning Passing Academy in 2010 before Luck’s sophomore season where Kaepernick impressed everyone at the academy, including Luck. He immediately told Harbaugh about Kaepernick’s talents and once the 49ers hired Harbaugh in 2011, he went to Reno to scout Kaepernick. He ultimately drafted Kaepernick in the same year.
As for the game itself, I expect the 49ers to win big because their defense will make the Colts one-dimensional. The 49ers will have to stop newly acquired Trent Richardson and make Luck beat them. The Colts have already struggled against the Raiders and Dolphins, two inferior teams so I expect them to have an even tougher time against the Niners.
The Niners need to get their own running game going, especially Frank Gore, who has struggled in the first two games of the season. He should be able to bounce back since the Colts are 29th in the NFL against the run. Kaepernick should be able to light up their secondary with the Colts allowing 250 yards per game through the air. This seems like the perfect matchup for the Niners to bounce back from their matchup with the Seahawks to get a win on Sunday.
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This year, 58.4 million people in the US will use Spotify, making up 20.8% of internet users, according to eMarketer estimates.
In contrast, Pandora will have 75.9 million users in the US this year. However, we expect Pandora's US user base to decline slightly through the forecast period, while Spotify will see double-digit growth in 2018, as well as next.
While there are several factors driving this success, pricing incentives is the most significant one. Spotify was the first in the market to offer pricing incentives, like ad free and student subscription options in 2014 and family plans, introduced in 2016.
Moreover, the company has been strategic with its partnerships. In 2016, Spotify teamed up with Hulu to offer a streaming entertainment bundle.
"Unlike Pandora, who's partner T-Mobile was mostly focused on retaining users, Spotify's strategy is more effective—they're partnering with companies focused on audience growth, like Hulu," said Martín Utreras, vice president of forecasting at eMarketer.
One challenge Spotify faces however, is that unlike Apple, Google and Amazon's apps, its app doesn't come preinstalled on any hardware. Pandora faces the same disadvantage—but has teamed up with SiriusXM to offer its product in certain cars.
"Spotify’s success in attracting millennials with its curated playlists and personalization has helped to position it as one of the top digital audio streaming platforms today. Yet, the intense competition it faces from players like Apple, Amazon, Google and Pandora for a market leading position cannot be over looked,” said Andrea Szasz, forecasting analyst at eMarketer.
Overall, eMarketer estimates there will be 201.5 million US digital audio listeners this year, making up 76.6% of internet users. That falls in line with other studies, like the H1 2018 survey from GlobalWebIndex, which found that 69.0% of internet users in the US have used a digital audio service like Spotify or Pandora in the past month. (GlobalWebIndex's penetration is lower than eMarketer's because it polled respondents ages 16 to 64, while our forecasts encompass all ages.)
Last week, eMarketer, in collaboration with Starcom Worldwide and GlobalWebIndex, released its eighth annual Global Media Intelligence Report on key digital trends worldwide, like subscription OTT. While the full report is only available to eMarketer PRO subscribers, non-subscribers can download the Executive Summary.
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Sunday January 26th
10:00a Upstairs #2
The Dusty workshop will teach you the TNM’s original form that has one major rule, No sweep edits. Throughout the piece, scenes are transitioned by using inspiration derived from strong game and pattern work, using devices new and old that builds a wonderful world, that by the end, all seems to cave in on itself.
Andy Ledford is a comedian from New Orleans, Louisiana who has been performing comedy in South Louisiana since 2008. As member of the group BROWS!, through the guidance of Chris Trew, he helps develop the Dusty and has showcased it at festivals such as Improv Wins, Trill, Moontower Comedy & Oddities, Del Close Marathon, Megaphone Marathons, & Hell Yes Fest.
Colleen Allerton is an improviser and reasonably good singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. She performs regularly at The New Movement Theater. She’s played in several festivals including Moontower Comedy Festival and Improv Wins in Austin, Trill Comedy Festival in Houston, the New Orleans Fringe Festival, the Megaphone Marathons in New Orleans and Austin, and the Del Close Marathons in New York City. She is a founding member of the troupe BROWS and also plays with the musical improv troupe Treats. She writes and performs in the musical comedy duo Molleen, who were featured guests at New Orleans’ Plus One Show. With Lauren LaBorde she created the viral video My Purse, My Choice.


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Yuvi Havkin, the Tel-Aviv based musician who produces as Rejoicer, is seen as the foremost cultivator of Israel’s modern beat movement with his Raw Tapes label, a fact many in this country have no idea about. On his sophomore release for L.A.-based Stones Throw Records, Havkin employed friends and family on his imprint and beyond, to deliver atmospheric mood clouds with squelchy synths at a mid-tempo pace. The mostly understated Heavy Smoke retains progressive ideas, not commonplace, that stride along confidently producing shadows, not sweat or theft.
Energy Dreams, his debut from last fall, blurred Havkin’s hallucinatory subconscious with neo-fusion jazz, experimental beats, world music accents, and classical music orchestration. Heavy Smoke deals from a different deck. It’s more upbeat and energetic, akin to Rejoicer’s signature style of blending hip-hop, breakbeat, funk, and jazz. Rare, distinct frequencies are the result.


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Foot fractures can occur from direct trauma to the foot or simply from repetitive stress on the bones from either a new activity, or if feet aren’t properly supported.
Another serious injury in the same area is a Jones fracture, which occurs near the base of the bone of the 5th metatarsal. This fracture disrupts the blood supply to the bone. This injury may take longer to heal or require surgery.
A LisFranc fracture is where one or all of the metatarsals are displaced.
The position of the metatarsal after surgery is crucial. If you suspect you have a metatarsal or foot fracture, it is important to seek out care from a Foot and Ankle Specialist. X-rays and even advanced imaging may be needed to diagnose the fractures and are also helpful in surgical planning if necessary.
Other bones in the foot can also be fractured, however are less common. The calcaneus, or heel bone, can be fractured from a fall from a height. The smaller, dense bones of the midfoot can also be fractuted, typically from direct trauma.

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text: ZERO1 is going through an exciting transformation. We’ve seen some dramatic shifts in the Silicon Valley arts and technology scene and are making bold moves to take advantage of these changes in unique and powerful ways. With the closure of the Garage in July 2015, we officially moved away from producing the ZERO1 Biennial and will be launching a set of new programs. As a result of these adjustments to our focus and direction, we will be redefining our current mission statement in the coming months. Stay tuned. Our goal is to more fully nurture the rich art and technology network we’ve built over the years, focusing that collective power on our society’s biggest challenges.


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Posted: March 18, 2019
Minister Davies hails Hisense R72m investment in Atlantis
|The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies has hailed Hisense’s investment of R72 million into its refrigeration and television production lines at its factory based in Atlantis, Cape Town, as an “important achievement” and “another example of the fruits of South Africa’s successful partnership with the Republic of China”. He also said that the Hisense investment signified that South Africa remains an attractive investment destination across all sectors including advanced manufacturing.
Davies was speaking at the official launch of the expansion which was also attended by the Hisense Middle East-Africa President, Mr Jeyy Liu.
Hisense, a leading global company and a world leader of flat panel television, household appliances and mobile communication is expanding its plant in Atlantis, Western Cape and gears for the growth of the fast moving consumer goods sector on the African Continent.
“Everyone who is involved with this kind of a project needs to be extremely proud of what has been achieved here because this is an important investment which has injected R72 million into the economy and created 150 quality manufacturing job opportunities. Moreover, this investment brings Hisense’s total investment in this Atlantis plant to R440 million which is a significant investment,” said Davies.
He added that he learnt with pride and joy that the Atlantis Hisense plant has been rated the best-performing plant in the world outside China
“This means that the plant is performing better than others based in North America and the European Union member countries. This is something we need to be proud of as a country and I congratulate Hisense South Africa for that accolade. This is part of our pitch as a country for manufacturing investment that if you come and invest in South Africa you will have a good experience,” added Davies.
He also said that the Hisense plant was an example of the commitment of government in general, and the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in particular, to supporting manufacturing in South Africa as a whole but specifically in Atlantis and in the fast moving consumer goods industry.
“As a department we are very happy that the first investment was supported by the dti through is Manufacturing and Competitive Enhance Programme, as well as through the tariff rate dispensation that has supported the investment in the fridges,” said Davies.
In 2013, Hisense invested R350 million in a high-tech manufacturing facility in the Atlantis industrial area. The manufacturing development is a much needed boost to the local community of Atlantis, with more 500 people been employed on a permanent basis.
The President of Hisense Middle East-Africa Holdings, Mr Jerry Liu said the new manufacturing lines would not only create 150 new job opportunities but high-level skills development will be at the forefront of the company’s skill development programme.
“As we expand our presence in Southern Africa, Hisense remains committed to providing solutions that will enable growth and sustain economic development. Hisense is keen to support government localisation programmes by partnering with South African manufacturers and logistics network to consolidate an integrated domestic supply chain,” said Liu.


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Life would not be properly sustained without them being recycled. b. Nutrients would be locked in dead bodies and wastes and would not be available to organisms in a usable form.
Why is it important for nutrients to be recycled in an ecosystem?
Leakages of nutrients necessary for food production – especially nitrogen and phosphorus – cause severe eutrophication to the Earth’s aquatic ecosystems and promote climate change.
Do nutrients get recycled?
As described above, nutrients are continuously recycled in a natural ecosystem. In recent decades, population growth and resulting human activities such as large-scale farming have caused some significant changes in nutrient cycles. With harvesting crops, nutrients are removed from the soil.
What would happen if the organisms that died were not recycled?
Wastes and the remains of dead organisms would pile up and the nutrients within the waste and dead organisms would not be released back into the ecosystem. Producers would not have enough nutrients.
How does decomposition help in recycling of nutrients among living things and their environment?
Decomposers can recycle dead plants and animals into chemical nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen that are released back into the soil, air and water as food for living plants and animals. So, decomposers can recycle dead plants and animals and help keep the flow of nutrients available in the environment.
Why can nutrients be recycled but energy Cannot?
Energy is needed at all levels of the food chain, as are nutrients. However, when the energy passes on to organism after organism from the initial plants, it is also used up and exhausted, and ultimately, nothing remains that can be recycled to form more energy.
Why does matter need to be recycled?
Any nonliving matter that living things need is called a nutrient. Carbon and nitrogen are examples of nutrients. Unlike energy, matter is recycled in ecosystems. … Decomposers release nutrients when they break down dead organisms.
How important are nutrients in the environment?
Nutrients are chemical substances found in every living thing on Earth. They are necessary to the lives of people, plants, animals, and all other organisms. Nutrients help break down food to give organisms energy. … The most important nutrients they need are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
How nutrients are recycled in the forest?
Nutrient Cycling in Forest Ecosystems
Trees and other plants take up mineral and non-mineral nutrients from the soil through their roots. … The nutrients are either transferred to animals when animals eat the plants or they are transferred back into the soil.
Is matter recycled?
Unlike energy, matter is recycled in ecosystems. In the figure below, you can see how (Figure below). Decomposers release nutrients when they break down dead organisms. … The nutrients pass to higher level consumers when they eat lower level consumers.
What would happen if nitrogen compounds were not broken down by decomposers?
3. What would happen if nitrogen compounds were not broken down by decomposers and denitrifiers at the end of the nitrogen cycle? … There might be fewer nitrates in the soil for plants to use because nitrogen might remain tied up in amino acids within animal cells.
How do plants benefit from the decay of dead and waste matter?
Many of the chemicals which remain after decomposition get dissolved in the soil and become nutrients for living plants including newly germinated seedlings. These nutrients can be taken up by the plant’s roots in the soil and are used to help make new leaves, twigs, branches, roots, flowers and seeds.
What would happen without nutrient cycling?
Without decomposers and other types of bacteria, the nitrogen cycle would not be maintained. In all likelihood, plants would die off and the food chain would dissolve.
What would happen if decomposers were not part of the ecosystem?
Explanation: If decomposers were removed from a food chain, there would be a break down in the flow of matter and energy. Waste and dead organisms would pile up. Producers would not have enough nutrients because, within the waste and dead organisms, nutrients would not be released back into the ecosystem.
Why are organic matters important in the decomposition process?
Organic matter includes any plant or animal material that returns to the soil and goes through the decomposition process. In addition to providing nutrients and habitat to organisms living in the soil, organic matter also binds soil particles into aggregates and improves the water holding capacity of soil.
Which of the following organisms have an ability to help in recycling of nutrients and energy?
Decomposers (fungi, bacteria, invertebrates such as worms and insects) have the ability to break down dead organisms into smaller particles and create new compounds. We use decomposers to restore the natural nutrient cycle through controlled composting.

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(MENAFN - AFP) China's bank lending fell sharply in April, the central bank said on Friday, as the government refrained from boosting credit amid concerns over growing risk.
Bank loans reached 555.6 billion yuan ($85.2 billion) in April, down sharply from 1.37 trillion yuan in March, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) said.
The latest figure missed a median forecast of 1.3 trillion yuan in a Bloomberg News survey.
"Following signs of an upswing in the economy, policymakers have refrained from further policy easing in recent months and appear to be shifting their focus back to credit risks and structural reform," Capital Economics said in a research note after the release of the data.
On Monday, the People's Daily newspaper -- the Communist Party's mouthpiece -- cited an unnamed "authoritative" source saying China must turn off the taps of credit-driven growth to avoid a financial system crisis in the face of rising bad loans.
The government has cut interest rates six times since late 2014 and also lowered the ratio of reserves that banks need to set aside, in an effort to boost lending and stimulate the economy.
China's economy grew 6.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, its slowest expansion in seven years.
Total social financing -- an alternative measure of credit in the real economy â€“- slumped to 751.0 billion yuan in April from 2.34 trillion in March, the PBoC said in a separate statement on Friday.
Analysts have lowered expectations for further monetary stimulus given the debt warning and early signs of stabilisation in the economy.
"With further policy easing now looking unlikely, credit growth is likely to begin slowing again next quarter," Capital Economics said.
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The day we knew would come is finally here. The first locally acquired case of the tropical disease chikungunya was reported in the U.S. today.
The mosquito-borne viral disease first debuted in the Western Hemisphere last year and has since sprawled across the Caribbean, with cases in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. The first U.S.-infected patient is a man in Florida who had not recently traveled outside the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So far this year, 243 cases have occurred in the U.S. but all of those stemmed from travelers returning from other countries where the virus is thriving.
The infection causes joint and muscle pain that persists for weeks. In rare circumstances the pain can remain for years. Currently, no vaccines or therapies exist for the virus (except pain killers). Public health experts advise communities to clear out standing water near their homes to curtail prime real estate for mosquitoes.
Scientific American has tracked the disease’s steady progression across the Caribbean. See some of our recent coverage below, and stay tuned for where the disease goes in the coming months.
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Reader C. was cruising by the beer cooler at his local Hannaford supermarket when he noticed an interesting cross-promotion. There was a mini-shelf attached to the outside of the refrigerator case door, where you might expect to see maybe bottles of chocolate sauce near the ice cream. This mini-shelf in the beer case had… acetaminophen? That’s a pain reliever that can cause liver damage in not-so-high doses, which you shouldn’t combine with alcohol. [More]
Over-the-counter painkillers seem harmless enough, but like any drug, they can cause plenty of pain of their own if overused. According to a study, popping too much acetaminophen over an extended period of time could cause liver failure and possibly lead to death.
Bad news for Dr. Greg House and other, non-fictional chronic pain patients. The FDA advisory panel that met yesterday about the effects of excessive doses of acetaminophen made another recommendation to the FDA—to take popular painkillers Vicodin and Percocet (and their generic versions) off the market because of the effect both drugs can have on the liver when taken for extended periods. The FDA will most likely follow this recommendation.
The FDA has issued a warning instructing consumers to stop using Hydroxycut immediately due to the risk of severe injury to the liver.


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Resource allocation is an integral, evolving part of many data center management problems such as virtual machine placement in data centers, network virtualization, and multi-path network routing. Since the problems are inherently NP-Hard, most existing systems use custom-designed heuristics to find a suitable solution. However, such heuristics are often rigid, making it difficult to extend them as requirements change. In this paper, the authors present a novel approach to resource allocation that permits the problem specification to evolve with ease. They have built Wrasse, a generic and extensible tool that cloud environments can use to solve their specific allocation problem. Wrasse provides a simple yet expressive specification language that captures a wide range of resource allocation problems.


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AUSTRALIAN motorsport cult hero Matt McLean will contest the full 2023 S5000 Australian Drivers’ Championship.
McLean, the 2021 Super2 rookie of the year, has signed with Versa Motorsport, which is also fielding Blake Purdie and Cooper Webster at next weekend’s Symmons Plains season-opener.
“I’m seriously excited to run the year with Versa Motorsport in S5000,” said McLean.
“I’ve known Toby (Pope, Versa team principal) for 10 years from back in the karting days and have been friends ever since, and to receive this opportunity from him has been a very special moment for me.
“Cooper and I both won Junior and Senior National Championships simultaneously whilst racing for the same brand back in 2016, so it’s cool to be back in the same camp with him just like old days.
“I sampled the S5000 with the team back at an evaluation at The Bend and was keen on putting a deal together straightaway.
“Our pace seems strong, and in combination with the team’s professionalism I think we’ll have a very solid year.”
The 26-year-old has also been tipped for a Super2 seat with MW Motorsport. It’s understood McLean tested MWM’s ex-Tickford Racing Mustang yesterday at Winton, although there has been no confirmation of a deal as yet.
Regardless, Pope is pumped to see how his new recruit fares.
“Matt has shown his talent throughout his strong karting career, two years in Super2 and claiming both the Mike Kable (Young Gun) Award and Rookie of the Year shows how good he is,” he said.
“We’re thrilled to have him join our team for the season ahead and fight for wins.
“He comes to S5000 battle-hardened like all our drivers and team members that join the team we look forward to all learning from each other.
“It’s clear that when guys are getting to the Supercar level or wanting to go overseas to race, S5000 is the best place for them to really develop their skills.
“(Thomas) Randle, (James) Golding in the last two years honed their skills there while waiting for the right opportunity, (Nathan) Herne now is in the USA on the path to NASCAR and Cooper got offered an open-wheel seat in the UK on the path to F1.
“The Race Tasmania field will have four Supercars drivers and some of the best young talents in the country – it’s going to be great.”
Supercars co-drivers Zane Goddard and Jordan Boys will also be on the S5000 grid at Symmons Plains.


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The University of Manchester Physics Outreach (UMPO) is a public engagement effort by the School of Physics and Astronomy. It is the largest of its kind in the UK, and aims to communicate scientific principles to the British public as well as to inspire scientific curiosity. We spoke to Meg Kirkman, a representative of UMPO, […]
The definition of the kilogram has been updated, but what does this actually mean?
A new study has revealed how much productivity is lost from British people’s lives thanks to the mornings after the nights before
Research at the University of Manchester has linked socioeconomic deprivation to the divide in early deaths between the North and South of England
Research from academics at the University of Manchester has linked the treatment of age-related cognitive decline with aiding vision and hearing
Nearly half of all millennials feel loneliness ‘often or very often’ according to a BBC Radio 4 study, the largest of its kind to ever have been conducted
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Editor Jacklin Kwan looks at the history of how society has come to face an existential environmental threat at the hands of climate change. Could things have been different?
Research from the University of Manchester shows the consumers are willing to change their consumption habits to combat climate change.
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1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5 from North America
Great First Car or Starter Car!
CV Boot has had to be replaced twice in four years.
Axle was replaced at 150000, yet broke again.
Distributor and Ignition switch have gone bad three times in four years.
Radiator busted at 160000.
Master cylinder (works the brakes) going bad at 194000.
Air conditioner quit working at 147000.
Seats are firm, not soft.
No elbow room for larger people.
Transmission has started slipping after 190000.
This car can handle anything. I went from a 83 Firebird to this Honda and drive it like it is a sports car. It keeps up for the most part.
Dummy oil light works really well. I continuously ran this car low on oil (about 1 - 1 1/2 quarts in it) and the engine never blew!
Takes a licking, keeps on ticking.
Handles on curves really well.
Loves to go over 75 miles per hour.
Very fuel efficient!! When gas was under $1, full tank of gas costs approximately $8 - $9!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
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When gasoline was $0.89 per gallon, you could spend eight or nine dollars and fill your tank in a Honda Civic dx, assuming you had a little bit of gas in the tank. If you have absolutely no gas in the tank, the sending unit in the gas tank will read below the empty line on the dashboard gas gauge.
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It only has a 10 gallon tank so $8-9 makes perfect sense if gas is under $1.


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The head of the music department, Scott Harris, plans to introduce himself to the WKU community with his solo marimba recital, “Pieces I Know by Heart” this Tuesday at the Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts Recital Hall.
“I’m fairly new to WKU, so I want to get onstage and let people know that, aside from doing office work, I also play percussion and marimba,” Harris said. “This is a great opportunity for me to share my love of the instrument.”
Harris said the marimba is the larger, “big brother” version of the xylophone.
“It’s a wooden keyboard instrument with a rich, beautiful sound,” Harris said. “It’s intimate and nice, but not necessarily quiet, and it offers a classical, softer, prettier side of percussion.”
Harris said the recital will feature compositions and styles from varying world regions.
“There are softer pieces and louder pieces. Some are aggressive and some are more harmonic,” Harris said. “People may not know the instrument and the extent of its repertoire.”
Dr. Mark Berry, an associate professor of music, said he is looking forward to this recital a great deal.
“The marimba is one of the most expressive percussion instruments, and I always enjoy the variety of sounds and colors that it affords,” Berry said. “Dr. Harris is an exceptional performer and has chosen a wonderful repertoire that showcases the full musical potential of the marimba.”
Harris said the marimba has become the percussion family’s most popular concert solo instrument.
“It’s rare to hear a snare drum solo or a timpani solo, but you will often hear a marimba solo,” Harris said.
Harris said one piece he will be playing at “Pieces I Know by Heart” that particularly stands out is called “Ultimatum 1” by Nebojsa Zivkovic.
“It’s loud, crazy, a little rock and roll and very fun to play,” Harris said. “It makes the audience say, ‘Wow,’ because it’s not Classical, long and slow — it’s much more percussive. There are parts that I’ve got to hit the marimba pretty hard and jump around a bit, so there’s some aggressiveness to it.”
Harris said he hopes to connect on a musical level with the WKU community with this solo recital.
“I want to let people know what I’ve been playing for 20 years,” Harris said. “Some of these works I’ve been playing since high school. As a musician, you learn to keep pieces in your repertoire and pull them out again when you’re playing at venues.”
Berry said audience members will enjoy a variety of compositional styles at “Pieces I Know by Heart.”
“It is truly music that anyone can enjoy,” Berry said.


Tuesday, 10 March 2015
NAIROBI TOP IN MUSIC MATERIALS DEALS IN AFRICA
Music Copyright Society of Kenya losing millions of shillings through
the sale of fake music materials in the name of CD re- write.
This is happening because MCSK and Copyright Board had not come
out with out line on how to deal with fake music materials which had
flooded the streets of Nairobi
Music Copyright Society of Kenya is just after chasing music users eg
public cars and hotels giving chance to criminals to double musicians
music without permission.
According to veteran musicians David Amunga fake music deals are
earning more than original composers, because what they made a day
is what poor Kenyans musicians ear ayear.
Instead Amunga appealed to both Music Copyright Society of Kenya and
Copyright Board to come up with solution, adding that unless action is taken
musicians will remains poor'
Young young and producers had engaged in CD re writing of famous
musicians both local and regionally as music bodied remains toothless.
Local musicians wants re write of CD to me declared criminal and action
taken against offenders.
Nairobi is now den of fake music material den with Kisumu city taking
Music are doubled in Nairobi and sold in Uganda and Tanzania majority
of artist affected are famous Lingala musicians and regional gospel singers.
According to Tanzania musicinas fake music deals are strong like
drug deals because they make profit like drug deals, while staying and
expensive places in Nairobi.
Rose Muhando was chased at River road when she come face to face with
criminals doubling her songs ready to be transported to Tanzania while
Price Julie threaten to strip naked in Kisumu city in front of fake music deals.
Some youth had opened offices at River Road dealing with fake music materials
of re writing CD.


This week's most-read Apple news was all over the map, but in a good way. We got a look into iPhone security and the next iPhone beta, tips for keeping up with the App Store, and some comments from Woz about the iPod. And, with buzz reaching fever pitch over new MacBook and MacBook Pro rumors, it comes as no huge surprise that...
Apple announces October 14 notebook event in Cupertino: Apple has sent out invites to a special event on its Cupertino campus, taking place this coming Tuesday, October 14, at 10 AM Pacific Time. "The spotlight turns to notebooks," the invitation reads. There have been a number of leaked photos lately that purport to show the new MacBook casing; some believe it may be priced below $900, but we'll find out soon enough whether it's all true. Don't forget that Ars will be covering the event live on the front page (with photos!) on Tuesday.
Apple snoozes, researcher discloses risky iPhone UI flaws: A researcher contends that two bad iPhone UI decisions could lead to phishing and spamming exploits. After months of inaction and three software updates from Apple with no patches to be seen, he has decided to publish how the exploits work in hopes of forcing action.
More hidden features found in latest iPhone 2.2 beta: The latest beta build of iPhone 2.2 reveals new features like Google Maps and Apple's desire to be genuine the next time it dons a "Big in Japan" t-shirt.
iPhone app muscling into Kindle's eBook territory: Following the release of the Stanza eBook application for the iPhone, the software has been downloaded almost 400,000 times. By comparison, Amazon is only expected to sell 380,000 units of its Kindle eBook reader this year, suggesting that the iPhone may become a popular platform for those who occasionally want to do a bit of reading.
5 great ways to follow apps on the App Store: Finding the App Store hard to follow? Let these five feeds and pages help you locate the best and newest apps.
Woz points out the obvious in the iPod's limited future: Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak says that the iPod as we know it will eventually die out, and we agree. That's why Apple is already working on bigger and better things while it milks the remaining life out of the iPod classic and iPod nano.
Ars Technica welcomes Erica Sadun to the team! Ars Technica's newest addition to the team will bring the kind of development, Apple, and gadget coverage we need. Erica Sadun is well-known for her writing in the Apple and programming world, and we extend her a warm welcome.
Here are a few more interesting tidbits from the week:
- SEC investigating last week's Steve Jobs heart attack rumor
- Judge: antitrust suit against Apple and AT&T can proceed
- Opera to finally get some design love from the Mac side
- Apple kicks off iPhone Tech Talk World Tour later this month
- On-again off-again iPhone app Podcaster is on again, sort of
Have a great weekend! Don't forget to follow Infinite Loop for your up-to-the-minute Apple news.


Adair Evans Rhodes, sentenced last month to four years in prison for selling LSD, will have to serve two more years because the crime violated his probation on an earlier conviction.
“I’m 20 years old. I’m still young. I have four years to serve already,” Rhodes told Circuit Judge William H. Shaw III on Tuesday.
“The bottom line is, you were given a large break and you failed to abide by the trust that the commonwealth put in,” Shaw responded.
Rhodes was sentenced in 1997 to three years’ probation for beating a Mathews High School student. Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert D. Hicks said Tuesday that he allowed the charge to be reduced from maiming by mob to unlawful wounding, and agreed to probation “in light of his age.”
Rhodes was 17 when the beating occurred, but he was tried as an adult. The victim suffered a broken jaw, broken nose and an eye injury and lost two teeth.
Shaw revoked the probation and said Rhodes has to serve two years of his three-year sentence. The judge denied defense lawyer Tracy McMurtrie Luck’s request that the two years be served concurrently with Rhodes’ four years on the LSD conviction.
Shaw said he thinks the unlawful wounding was a more serious offense than the LSD sale, “but the General Assembly doesn’t agree.”
Last year, Rhodes lost a police brutality lawsuit he filed in federal court. He asked for $4.5 million in damages, claiming three Gloucester deputies assaulted him and violated his constitutional rights in a fracas at Gloucester High School in 1995.
He was convicted of disorderly conduct in that incident.
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Granulated garlic is a form of dried garlic. It is made mainly by peeling and dehydration. Usually, granulated garlic is stored in a cool place for a longer time. Therefore, compared to freshly beaten garlic, granulated garlic is a little more expensive. Garlic granules and garlic powder are produced similarly. You can choose the right type of garlic according to your needs.
Granulated garlic vs. garlic powder
Different from minced garlic, which is a chopped clove that can be used fresh, dried, or pickled, is a whole clove of fresh garlic. Chopped garlic has a more robust flavor than whole cloves because garlic releases sulfides when it is cut. The finer the minced meat, the stronger the aroma and flavor. If you want a mild garlic flavor, choose fresh whole garlic. If you want a stronger garlic flavor, serve it with minced garlic.
Besides that, do you know the difference between garlic granules and powder? Both products contain 100% garlic and impart the same flavor to food. The texture is where you will see the difference. Garlic powder essentially has a soft, delicate texture, while the granules are more prominent, coarser, and very pronounced.
Granulated garlic is a dried form of minced garlic but grated slightly finer than dried garlic. While both variations can save time in the kitchen, in some cases, granulated garlic may be a better choice for your recipe.
Advantages of Granulated Garlic
- Clumps less frequently than powder.
- Favored substitute for raw garlic —— Powdered garlic
Garlic powder is made from dehydrated garlic cloves that have been dried and finely ground to a flour-like consistency. The good surface allows the garlic to break down quickly and be incorporated into recipes. Due to the small particle size, garlic powder tends to have the most concentrated and piquant garlic flavor of any other garlic product.
Benefits of Garlic Powder
- The powder form is superior to the granular form in terms of efficacy
- More flavor will be released more rapidly, making it better suited for recipes with brief cooking durations.
- More appropriate for marinades
- It will deliver a stronger garlic flavor.
Granular garlic Uses
Granulated garlic is perfect for evenly distributing the subtle garlic flavor into your dishes. Because garlic pieces are small, they will soften and dissolve into the other ingredients of your recipe much faster than garlic cloves. Canned granular garlic stays soft in oil or water, which can help add texture and moisture to your dish. By avoiding the need to chop the garlic, it also saves time. Dry granulated garlic is also a time saver but is better suited for dishes that benefit from a lack of extra moisture, such as vegetable dressings or dry rubs for meats.


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The plants you choose probably won't make much difference in water storage during storms because they can't absorb water fast enough. The soil and mulch can absorb water quickly, but unless there is a very deep layer of dry soil and mulch, a rain storm can saturate it in minutes.
I don't know what type of environment you are working in, but I can't think of an environment where the plants themselves can make much difference reducing storm runoff. Dry soil material (if stabilized by plant roots so it does not wash away) can absorb some water and slow runoff at the start of rain events, but after it gets saturated overland flow will quickly carry away all the subsequent rain.
I also don't know what your goal is. If your goal is to retain as much rainwater as possible, a holding basin might be required. If you just want to soak up the rain from small rain events, building up organic material and loose soil will help. Any plants that grow well can stabilize the soil material and intercept the raindrops to provide some erosion protection.


Copper-infused textiles have some surprising benefits for your body that are completely different than what you get out of ingesting it. Copper-infusion is the latest in mattress innovations and a top-quality investment that's designed to last.
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What was initially done to take the focus off vehicle traffic on the newly revitalized Brown Road ended up looking just plain odd, according to West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater.
The $3.1 million Brown Road streetscape improvement project wrapped up and the road was re-opened last weekend.
One of the unique features of the improved street was the benches, which were purposefully placed to face the sidewalk instead of the road.
“I drove down there on the weekend, and I thought: My God, this is strange,” said Findlater.
“A bunch of them face blank walls. Unless somebody has big plans for murals on private buildings, which I’m certainly not aware of, this is very, very odd.”
According to a press release by Kirsten Jones, communications supervisor for the district, the benches were placed the way they were to take the focus off vehicle traffic.
“The attractive benches are deliberately placed to face the widened pedestrian corridor, providing places for people to sit and take in the new enhanced boulevard,” stated the release.
But Findlater said he, other members of council and several residents aren’t sold on that concept.
“I think most people would rather look across, through traffic, at some of the landscaping, rather than look at a blank wall,” said Findlater.
As of Tuesday, district staff were reviewing the situation with the design consultant, with the plan to turn at least some of the benches around to face the street. Findlater expected those changes could be done within the next week.
Other than the bench issue, West Kelowna’s mayor said he was happy with the improvements done to Brown Road, which included: Roadway improvements and repaving, creation of designated parking areas, sidewalks and curb and gutter installations, the addition of landscaping, irrigation, street furniture and ornamental lampposts, as well as sewer, drainage and water main upgrades.
“Brown Road looks great. It sets the gold standard for downtown revitalization.
“It’s a bit unfortunate this particular item of the benches has taken the focus off the rest of it.”
As for the rest of Westbank Centre revitalization, Findlater said the only way the district can afford to improve its core is one road at a time.
“There is so much to do in so many places and only so much money.
“Glenrosa, Shannon Lake Road, Boucherie Road, Elliott Road: They all need this kind of treatment. We can only get to them one or two projects at a time according to the funds we have.”


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Sence Copenhagen Be Loving Small Gold Open Heart Stud Earrings
This pretty pair of open heart studs are your must-have everyday essentials this season.
Our Sence Copenhagen range features a unique collection of jewellery from an emerging Scandinavian designer – We think they have a collection of unquestionably beautiful items. Their intention is to offer women of all ages a selection of exquisite, distinctive and affordable items, that may be worn in a way that underlines their particular personal style – combining the pieces in their own personal way.
The collection is designed by young and upcoming Scandinavian designers with a passion to bring together fashion as well as jewellery. Sence Copenhagen’s designers are strongly inspired by the trends, moods and colours of the seasons, producing jewellery designs which beautifully compliment current trends. In this particular collection you’ll certainly find the jewellery piece which is just right for your up coming girls’ night out, coordinating with your new outfit or even renewing an old favourite.
Brass is used as the base material of the metallic pieces, which is then richly covered in silver or gold and then combined with a variety of semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls. We couldn’t be more thrilled about our brand new collection from Sence Copenhagen and we hope you are too!


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Used ORTHODYNE M 360B #293652946 for sale
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ORTHODYNE M 360B is a high-precision, advanced bonding equipment that is used for a variety of applications such as gold wire bonding, gold ribbon bonding and flip chip attaching. The unit includes the latest technology in bonders and controllers, providing unparalleled precision and performance. M 360B combines a high-performance BondHead with advanced controllers to provide a fully automated system. The BondHead features a built-in vision unit that captures images of the bond area quickly, allowing for greater accuracy and repeatability. The vision machine also reads marks for easy alignment, increasing the speed and accuracy of the bonding process. The TouchSense™ controller uses an intuitive touch-screen interface to allow for easy control of the tool. ORTHODYNE M 360B is also highly versatile, with a wide range of configurations available to meet specific customer needs. This includes a variety of tooling and fixtures, as well as an Acceler-Feed™ feeder that automates the loading of gold wire or gold ribbon for increased production speed. In addition to high-precision gold wire bonding, the asset is also capable of performing gold ribbon and flip chip attaching. Furthermore, M 360B features a pause model that allows operators to safely pause the cycle and make adjustments or repairs before continuing. The equipment also includes Intelligent Job Tracking that identifies mis-bonds, enabling operators to quickly and efficiently identify and correct any errors. The M-Model software is also included to provide real-time monitoring and reporting of the bond system's performance. ORTHODYNE M 360B bonder is designed to provide users with accurate, high-precision results in a wide range of applications, while ensuring reliability and speed. Its advanced technology and customizable configuration makes it the perfect choice for any bonding application.
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It is all about adventure, courage and faith. Moon Sport was established by a team of passionate cyclists, designers and engineers. We love exploring the mountains and cities on our ride and we get the inspiration from our environment. We create lights to fit for all bikes like us, to illuminate your way in every marvelous adventure.
Our faith is to design cool lights to keep cyclists safe. We therefore meticulously build our lights with our attention to the details of every design. Every piece of our lights goes through rigorous reviews and tests just to ensure all your way are lighten up by our lights.


We propose an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communications scheme with spectrum-sharing mechanism to provide mission-critical services such as disaster recovery and public safety. Specifically, the UAVs can serve as flying base stations to provide extended network coverage for the affected area under spectrum-sharing cognitive radio networks (CRNs). To cope with the effects of network destruction in a disaster, we propose a real-time optimisation framework for resource allocation (e.g., power and number of UAVs) for CRNs assisted by UAV relays. The proposed optimisation scheme aims at optimising the network throughput of primary and secondary networks under the stringent constraint of maximum tolerable interference impinged on the primary users. We also propose a deep neural network (DNN) model to significantly reduce the execution time under real-time solution of mixed-integer UAV deployment problems. For both primary and secondary networks, our real-time optimisation algorithms impose low computational complexity, hence, have a low execution time in solving throughput optimisation problems, which demonstrates the benefit of our approached proposed for spectrum-sharing UAV-assisted mission-critical services.
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The air purifier’s primary function is to clean the air of any harmful particles or allergens such as dust, pollen, gases, mists, pollutants, viruses, etc. The air purifiers are of two main types depending on the purifying technology, the electric attraction method, and the air filtration method. Though some operational ways are different based on the varying types and shapes of the best air purifiers, the primary working process is very similar.
Both types have a fan at the backside to pull in the outside air inside the purifier. Once the air is inside, it goes through the plates or filters installed in the purifier to be purified. The working method is different for all types of air purifiers.
For instance, the process of working can be categorized in ways- electric attraction and air filtration. Let’s check what they are and how these processes can influence effective air purification.
Electric Attraction Method
The air purifiers that work based on the electrostatic energy, are used to separate the unwanted molecules and VOC from the air. Many of these pollutants are charged or bipolar, so using oppositely charged particles to make them neutral. The three methods under this type are-
1. Electrostatic precipitation
In this process, air purifiers work with a precipitator wrapped with high voltage electric current-charged wires to separate the air particles after being drawn inside the purifier through a fan.
This type needs high voltage electric current charge-induced wires attached to the plate to use on the pollutant particles of air after being drawn inside the purifier through a fan. The plates are called precipitators. Here the wires carry oppositely charged particles that attract the particles to the wire and release the clean air.
2. Negative ion generator
Air purifiers with negative iron generator uses negatively charged ions to nullify the particles’ electric flow and prevent them from floating in the air.
This type of air purifier requires the negatively charged ions to nullify the particles’ electric flow and prevent them from floating in the air. This can make both work on their own and alongside HEPA filters.
3. Electret Filters
In air purifiers with electret filters, synthetic fibers generate static electricity inside the purifier to attract and differentiate the particles from the air when it flows through the purifiers.
Air Filtration Technology
There are also other methods of working such as activated carbon filtration, ultraviolet GI, and photocatalytic oxidation methods. The activated carbon-made filters absorb the unwanted particles and release clean air. Also, the UVGI method sterilizes the air before emission.
The last method is mainly used in the air purifiers attached to HVAC for purifying a large quantity of air by oxidizing it and degrading the volatile, harmful inorganic, and organic components. Integrated air purifiers are also being researched and developed that can be helpful in both the home and car.
Another type of technology is the filtration method, that works with different types of filters to purify the air. In this method, the air is drawn inside the device using a fan, and then it passes through the filters. The different types of filters are-
1. HEPA filtration
This type of air filter mainly needs fine sieves to trap the air’s harmful and unwanted particles when it passes through the filters inside the purifier. The finer the sieves are, the better and more purified the released air. These are mainly called HEPA filters that work well with air purifiers and can trap 99.97% of 0.3 micron or larger-sized particles including VOCs.
Advantages of HEPA
- Besides dust particles, it also removes airborne viruses, bacteria, dust mites, mold spores, and pollen.
- HEPA filters eliminate pollutants once and for all. They do not release these harmful particulates back into the atmosphere.
- Easy accessibility and maintenance.
Disadvantages of HEPA
- HEPA filters are pretty expensive.
- High maintenance cost.
- Noisy during high-speed operation.
2. Activated carbon filtration
This method uses an activated carbon-made filter to absorb the foul odor present in the air when it passes through the air purifier. This air purifier filter works flawlessly and absorbs not only unhealthy particulates but also traps fumes and chemical gases.
Advantages of Activated Carbon
- Purified air without any foul smell.
- Easy to maintain and replace.
- Cheap in price.
Disadvantages of Activated Carbon
- Other than purifying the smell, activated carbon filtration does not have other uses.
3. Ultra Violet Light purification
In this method, the UV rays are used to sterilize the air as it is forcefully passed through the UV lamps installed inside the purifier. This method works to remove the micro-sized components from the air.
Advantages of UV
- Kills germs, viruses, and bacteria.
- Prolonged life.
- Easy to replace.
Disadvantages of UV
- It cannot remove dust particulates.
4. Photocatalytic oxidation
This method is mainly used in those air purifiers used to purify large amounts of air or compatible with HVAC devices. This method uses a photocatalytic oxidation system to oxidize and degrade the organic, harmful components like VOC present in the air. Later it needs short-waved UVCs to sterilize the air further.
Advantages of Photocatalytic oxidation
- Powerful air filtration method to remove small particles up to 0.001 microns.
- It is more advanced than HEPA filtration.
Disadvantages of Photocatalytic oxidation
- Air purifiers with photocatalytic oxidation are expensive.
How to Use an Air Purifier?
Working with an air purifier is very easy once you get the hang of it. There are just a few things that need to be kept in mind before using one.
- Proper placement of air purifier in a room
First and foremost, an air purifier needs a good and free space to work correctly. Place all sides, including the top side, at least one foot away from the wall and the front side facing the room. The purifier must get enough space at the back to draw in the air. Also, make sure to use the size that fits your room perfectly.
- Point the flow of fresh air in the correct direction
Often, it is seen that the fresh air is not flowing into every corner of the room due to misplacement. Make sure to know where the air is getting released from and then place that side in such a way that it can cover the desired areas.
- Keep windows and doors closed
After placing the air purifier in the perfect place, make sure to shut the doors and windows. They can not clean more air than their capacity. The more outside air enters your room, the harder it will be for your purifier to clean it and provide you with clean air. Please don’t open the doors unless it is needed.
- Plug it into the electricity and switch it on
After all the necessary precautions are taken, check the wiring of the air purifiers. Once it is done, plug it into the electricity. Make sure that the voltage and wattage of the socket match the prescribed ones of the purifier. Now switch it on and set the mode and air cleaning speed as necessary.
- Regular cleaning and maintenance
Once you are done using an air purifier for the day, immediately clean the filter to avoid mold formation or any other reaction. Also, perform regular maintenance on the purifier to make it durable and efficient.
- Never turn off an air purifier
Nowadays, air purifiers come with technologies and durable bodies to work for a whole day without getting turned off. It is also built to save power and electricity as much as possible if there are no open windows or doors. Other than the cleaning time, there is no need to turn it off.
Air purifiers are not harmful to health if appropriately maintained, and there is no ozone emission. It also becomes difficult to purify the air after it has not been purified for hours, so there is no need to switch it off if not extremely necessary.
Now that you know the basics make sure to implement them appropriately to your benefit. Also, these are steps that are only applicable to portable or single-room air purifiers. For larger purifiers, it is best to take the help of professionals.
This is all about the working method of air purifiers. During purification, releasing the fresh air into the room is the same for all types. Thus, assess the methodologies with pros and cons to find a suitable air purifier for your home.


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The Supreme Court on Tuesday transferred all the writ petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme for the armed forces before it to the Delhi High Court, where a similar challenge against the scheme is already pending.
A bench comprising justices D.Y. Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and A.S. Bopanna transferred the three PILs before it against the Agnipath scheme to the Delhi High Court. Justice Chandrachud told the counsel, appearing for the petitioners, “Let us also have the benefit of perspective of the high court…we will allow you to go to the high court… it’s always good to have a perspective, a considered view of a high court.”
Advocate M.L. Sharma, one of the petitioners, in his plea said: “According to the impugned press note…dated 14.06.2022 after 4 years out of 100 per cent selected candidates for Permanent Commission in Indian Army 25 per cent will be continued in Indian Army force and the rest 75 per cent will be retired /denied jobs in the Indian Army. During 4 years they will be paid salary and perk but after 4 years denied candidates will get no pension, etc.”
ML Sharma is notorious for his serial petitions and abuse of the PIL (Public Interest Litigation) process, which have earned him the moniker ‘publicity interest litigator’. Actually, there is an entire cottage industry of such petitioners in Lutyens’ Delhi. While ML Sharma is at least called out and fined/rebuked from time to time, others in the same category like Prashant Bhushan, Colin Gonsalves etc are treated with kid gloves by the judiciary and routinely entertained. Many high-powered lawyers like Gonsalves have clear links with foreign entities yet are allowed to operate with impunity.
A writ petition was also filed by a group of persons shortlisted for airman selection in the Indian Air Force, who sought a direction that the recruitment process which commenced in the previous years should be completed regardless of the Agnipath scheme.
The SC bench noted that the multiplicity of writ petitions on the subject will not be desirable and pan-Bharat issue does not mean that the top court should hear it, rather one of the high courts can also hear it, and it has been done earlier.
The bench favoured petitions pending in other high courts may also go to the Delhi High Court to avoid ‘inconsistent decisions’. The top court said if any PIL is filed in future on the same issue, challenging the Agnipath scheme notified by the Centre on June 14, then it would also be given the same option by the concerned high courts.
Justice Chandrachud said: “We must have a considered view of a high court. The high court jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution should not lose significance.”
The top court said the other high courts, where similar petitions are pending, would give an option to the petitioners to either transfer the matter to the Delhi High Court or move the Delhi High Court as an intervener.
Parliament proposes, judiciary disposes?
Today, we are witnessing a blurring of roles and deadlock between key Constitutional institutions – legislature & executive versus judiciary. Almost every law passed by Parliament or action taken by the Government is challenged in courts, and almost all these pleas are entertained by the judiciary, especially if they are raised by the powerful Lutyens’ lawyer cabal.
Street protests by privileged ‘minority’ groups also have an outsize influence on the judicial process and executive’s decision making, as we clearly witnessed in the ‘farmers’ protests and anti-CAA protests. The farm reforms that were in the interest of the overwhelming majority of poor farmers in the country – something that even the SC-appointed expert panel attested – had to be abandoned because of intransigence of vested interests and weakness of our state.
We need a radical restructuring of our Republic, drawing upon lessons from other civilizational nation states. The top court of the land should mostly confine itself to important Constitutional matters – review of laws/schemes passed by Government should be the exception, not the rule. Judiciary has to stop imagining itself as the ‘last hope of the common man’ – this mentality smacks of elitism and colonialism, and we have seen how the judicial process has been repeatedly subverted in favor of terrorists and other anti-national forces. The collegium system which was suddenly introduced in 1993 makes a mockery of the Constitution and needs to be ended asap.
Foreign-funded agents shouldn’t be allowed to obstruct and delay the decisions of a democratically elected government. We are no longer living in a fractured coalition era where electoral mandates were weak. The Dharmic ethos of Bharat needs to find expression in the modern Indian state.


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Tanya Miller, our founder has always been a person who loves others well.
-She has a heart for the marginalized, because she knows what it is like to be poor and struggling to make a way for yourself.
-She grew up in the inner city of Detroit, Michigan to a teenage single mother.
- Her mother sacrificed by working long hours, so that Tanya could attend a college
preparatory high school and be the first in her family to attend and graduate from college.
Throughout her life, Tanya has served in her community as a teacher, mentor, tutor and coach with a spirit of love, kindness and a willingness to offer a helping hand. The Global Tendo La Upendo team is an extension of who Tanya is in her being and the life principles that have shaped her character are displayed in each Act of Love, as we share with others.
Global Tendo La Upendo’s reach in our community
As we implement our Global TLU mission we are excited that world leaders agree, of the United Nations 17 Global Goals
(officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs) we share 9 of those 17 goals. Their initiative is to create a better world by 2030 by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change and Global TLU stands with them. Find more about all 17 goals at
The Global Goals . Working together we can build a better future.
* Over 100 prisons and detention centers visited in the USA and Uganda Africa sharing the hope that is found in knowing Jesus who loves them.
A few years back when Tanya was the speaker at a Back to School Youth Rally in McKinney, Texas, she shared with about 400 teenagers about making wise choices. After exiting the stage, she was met by a high school student who said, “do you remember me”.
Tanya thought to herself, after teaching thousands of students in her career as an educator, maybe he was one of her former students. She said, no, not exactly. The young man said, "well I remember you”. I was in Medlock Youth Village last year and you visited me. You said, when God gives you a “do over” don’t waste your “do over” and I wanted you to know that I am not wasting my “do over”. I got out of the detention center and I am living with my aunt. I attend McKinney North High school and I am making better choices”. With a big smile on his face he gave her a hug and thanked Tanya for her words of encouragement. He remembered, because she took the time to visit, love, and encourage him. An Act of Love, transforming a life one life at a time.
Feeding the homeless is another means by which the Global TLU team make an effort to reach the vulnerable by meeting their physical need with food and clothes. On one occasion a homeless gentleman by the name of Michael with tears in his eyes said, “thank you for willing to come under a bridge to see about me, that’s love because you don’t even know me”.

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This is kind of a before-and-after Trash-picked Tuesday project that I've been meaning to get up for the last several weeks. I had these two dinette chairs in our barn left from the previous owners. They had great bones but had obviously seen better days. As you may recall, I already have a 1950s dinette set with four chairs, so they stayed out there until I had a use for them. Now with Tom moving into his own place and needing some furniture, I decided I would try and clean them up a bit to take over to his house. (I'm tired of eating pizza around an old cardboard box while sitting on top of 5-gal buckets when we're over there working.) Besides, they match a dinette table he already has- courtesy of our cousin ;)
The seats were ripped and mice had gotten into the padding, so I removed that. If he wants to spend the time and money on replacement cracked-ice vinyl, I'll replace them eventually. For now, we'll just use tie-on chair pads. I scrubbed the chairs with Comet and let them dry.
The chrome has really gotten rusty and pitted over the years, particularly where the back meets the seat. I spent several hours with steel wool and Nu-finish on the legs to get them to the point where the remaining chrome was shiny. Some places were completely worn away to the bare metal and nothing short of re-plating is going to help.
This is the end result- you can see the neat turquoise trim- too bad I didn't come across these 20 years ago or they could have been much nicer! But I think they came out pretty well for something that had been left for trash.

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