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Life is always caught in the Samsara. Therefore, the great saint Adishankaracharya says, “Punarapi jananam punarapi maranam; punarapi janani jatare shayanam; iha samsare bahu dustare; kripaya pare pahi murare.” You will be caught in this whole cycle of birth and death endlessly. Therefore, to end this journey, please see that one has to discover this wholesomeness. Once this is discovered, one becomes really centered and in that centre, the quality of life becomes very different.
Lord Krishna says in the Gita, “Mamavartma eva anuvartante partha sarvashaha.” He makes a very strong statement; he says that everybody is seeking me alone. Whether you are a believer or a non-believer, you are seeking me alone. You may say, “How am I seeking him? I am not seeking the Lord.” When Lord Krishna refers to “me,” he is not referring to the physical body, but he is referring to the self which is full, which is complete. And he says, “Avajanathi ma moodhaha manushim tanu ashtritah.” They are indeed fools, who take them to be the body; when I say “I,” I am not referring to the body. I am referring to a state of consciousness which is full, a state of consciousness which is total, a state of consciousness which is liberating. Therefore, Lord Krishna says, “Everybody is seeking me, is seeking that fullness, is seeking that completeness alone, whether you are aware of it or not.”
A seeker is a conscious person; a person who is not a Sadhaka is unconscious, and so he is still seeking but in the wrong direction. Please understand that every one of us is a seeker. But a spiritual seeker is one who is conscious and who knows what he is seeking, but the unconscious seeker is not aware of what he is seeking.
An old lady was searching for something under the street light. A passer-by saw her and he also started searching without knowing what he was looking for. Because he saw her searching he also started searching. Another person who was passing that way saw these two people searching, and thought, “Let me help them in searching” and he also started searching. Like this, ten people were searching under a street light. A youngster who was passing that way saw ten people searching and thought, “What could they be searching in this small area?” So he touched one person and asked, “What are you searching for?” The person said, “I do not know, he is searching, so I am also searching.” And he asked the other person and he said, “I do not know.” At last they traced the old lady and asked her, “What are you searching for?” She said, “I am searching for a coin that I have dropped.” He asked, “Where have you dropped it?” She said, “I dropped it in my hut.” Then he asked, “If you dropped it in your hut, why are you searching here?” She said, “Because there is no light in my hut.”
The Kathopanishad says, “Paran pashyanthi, paran anchanti, gachchanti, paranchikani,” – those people who are always searching outwards and outwards – “Paranchikani vyaktrinat swayambhuhu” – they are destroyed, it says, those people are destroyed. Why? “Antaratman na pashyanti,” they have not gone into themselves. And therefore, the search has to be within one’s self. Christ also in the Bible says, “The Kingdom of heaven is within you.” Lord Krishna in the Gita says, “Antah sukham,” happiness is within your own self. And therefore, you have to learn to look within yourself.
Every one of us is a seeker, searching. Searching what? Searching for this fullness. Lord Krishna represents this fullness, “Mamavartma eva anuvartante partha sarvashaha.” Everybody is seeking this fullness. And this fullness is discovered by the Sangama of the three important dimensions. Once this discovery is made by a person, such a person experiences a sense of over-flowingness, a sense of fullness. Lord Krishna says, “Duhkheshu anudvigna mana-ha sukheshu vigatasprhah vitaragabhayakrodhaha sthitadhir munir uchyate,” – such a person is unruffled, “Dukheshu anudvigna manah.” In the most miserable set up also he is unshaken. “Sukheshu vigatasprhah,” in the most pleasurable set up also he is unshaken, because he is so centered. Why is he centered – because, he says, “Atmanaiva atmana tushtaha” – he has discovered his own self. Therefore, it is our great responsibility to discover it; transformation or enlightenment can never take place otherwise. And once it takes place, such a person is unruffled in the world, wherever that person may be.
Lord Krishna in the Gita points out, when you are so centered that when, in that state of centering, you start living in the world, you will be experiencing the world, but you will not be upset by it. To experience disappointment is different from being upset by disappointment. To experience failure is different from being unhappy about failure.
When one discovers this wholesomeness of one’s being, in that discovery of wholesomeness there are certain centering which takes place, and in that centering fullness happens. Only in such a state of living can one experience a sense of joy, a sense of happiness; therefore, it is a great responsibility for us, irrespective of what life we are living, to learn to discover this state or consciousness. Therefore, the whole focus of Lord Krishna in the Gita is to shift the state of being and he is trying to teach that to Arjuna. Irrespective of what your life may be, even in the battle field you can discover this state of consciousness. That is the principal message of Lord Krishna in the Gita, which is addressed to Arjuna.


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How the ‘Dance Moms’ Stars Keep Busy These Days
Where can you see them now?
We’ve seen Chloe Lukasiak come a long way on screen over the past seven years. The little girl who started as Maddie Ziegler’s number one rival has done a lot both on-screen and off since getting her stab at fame on the show. Right now, the 16-year-old starlet is making her way in the film industry and launched a collaboration with JustFab clothing at the tail end of 2017.
Chances are this particular star will be just fine if the shoe doesn’t come back. That’s not to say that she wouldn’t participate. Chloe spoke with IBT recently and let them know that she would be open to returning to the show if were to come back to the small screen… so long as it didn’t interfere with her busy schedule!
Despite their shaky ground at the ALDC in the show’s early seasons, Kendall Vertes and her mother Jill became beloved fixtures at the studio and on Lifetime. That said, dancing for Abby isn’t the only thing Kendall has going for her.
The 15-year-old isn’t just a dancer — she’s a musician as well. Despite the drama over her music deal with Abby over the past few seasons, Kendall is releasing music and is said to have an upcoming album in the works.
She also worked on a clothing collaboration with Target last year!
Of course, we all know the show’s break out star, Maddie Ziegler. She and her younger sister Mackenzie took their leave of the ALDC during season six and they’ve been slaying the entertainment industry ever since. Maddie has been seen in Sia videos and concerts around the world and in the recent film Book of Henry. It’s also rumored that she has a feature film in the works directed by Sia and so-starring Kate Hudson.

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Thermodynamic performance optimization of the absorption-generation process in an absorption refrigeration cycle
- Chen, Yi, Han, Wei, Jin, Hongguang
- Energy conversion and management 2016 v.126 pp. 290-301
- absorption, heat, models, refrigeration, temperature
- The absorption refrigeration cycle is a basic cycle that establishes the systems for utilizing mid-low temperature heat sources. A new thermal compressor model with a key parameter of boost pressure ratio is proposed to optimize the absorption-generation process. The ultimate generation pressure and boost pressure ratio are used to represent the potential and operating conditions of the thermal compressor, respectively. Using the proposed thermal compressor model, the operation mechanism and requirements of the absorption refrigeration system and absorption-compression refrigeration system are elucidated. Furthermore, the two typical heat conversion systems are optimized based on the thermal compressor model. The optimum boost pressure ratios of the absorption refrigeration system and the absorption-compression refrigeration system are 0.5 and 0.75, respectively. For the absorption refrigeration system, the optimum generation temperature is 125.31°C at the cooling water temperature of 30°C, which is obtained by simple thermodynamic calculation. The optimized thermodynamic performance of the absorption-compression refrigeration system is 16.7% higher than that of the conventional absorption refrigeration system when the generation temperature is 100°C. The thermal compressor model proposed in this paper is an effective method for simplifying the optimization of the thermodynamic systems involving an absorption-generation process.

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If you've been checking this space regularly, you've already heard the title track to One Life Stand, the new Hot Chip album. (It'll be out February 9 via Astralwerks in North America and a day earlier in the UK courtesy of Parlophone.) "One Life Stand" is a shivery, downbeat sigh of a track, but it doesn't remain that way for long once Carl Craig gets his hands on it. The Detroit techno grandmaster has remixed "One Life Stand" into a 10 minute monster jam; you won't even hear Alexis Taylor's vocals until around the six-minute mark.

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Singer in their own way interpret costume Minnie mouse
Polina Gagarina has published in his microblog photo with one of his speeches in the image of disney's Minnie mouse, the girlfriend of the famous Mickey. The singer signed the ironically paraphrased line from the song hit of the 2000s, "When I'm a cat": "Probably... in the next life, when I'm Mini, La La La Lai" (spelling and punctuation of the author saved — approx. WomanHit.ru).
Probably.. in the next life , when I become a Mini La La La Lai #nostalgia #polisaharida #againplease #kagamibiraki
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Gagarin also put under this photo, hashtag "kagamibiraki" and "nostalgia". Fans liked the reincarnation of the artist, but some have noticed the sadness in the eyes of Pauline. And someone expressed his observation that Gagarin looks matured in the last photo.concert, performance, image, Polina Gagarina


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A ground-breaking new weekly local television series debuts on KFVE - Your Home in 2010 in partnership with EMME, Inc. and veteran television producer Emme Tomimbang. Emme pulls the very best out of her unique vault of 15 years worth of celebrity interviews and profiles from “Emme’s Island Moments” to be presented as “Emme’s Classic Island Moments”, premiering Sunday March 21, 2010 from 6:00 to 7:00pm and running weekly in that time slot on KFVE Channel 5 through 2010.
No other broadcaster has scored the caliber of featured interviews --- from Hollywood stars to homegrown talent made good to Hawaiian treasures --- the way TV personality Emme Tomimbang has, in her 30+ years as a radio and TV reporter and in the past decade and a half as Executive Producer and Host of “Emme’s Island Moments”. An archive of over 60 featured programs, Christmas celebrations, and timely specials will be re-packaged and updated as a weekly special.
“Emme's Island Moments has chronicled, amongst other subjects, Hawaii's entertainment history - from the legends of the past to the newest stars on the horizon...from international icons to provincial hot-shots,” said veteran artist Jimmy Borges on hearing of the new series. “She's done them all...and STILL DOING IT! She’s the best!”
Consider the possibilities of revisiting the stars of “Hawaii 5-0” James MacArthur, Moe Keale, Harry Endo, Al Harrington, and Kam Fong; the early musical years of Kealii Reichel, HAPA and Willie K; local stars who made Waikiki the music center of the islands such as Don Ho, Emma Veary, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Loyal Garner, Dick Jensen, and promoter Kimo McVay; locally-grown talents Jason Scott Lee, Tia Carrera, film producer Chris Lee, lyricist Dean Pitchford, actor Mark Dacascos, and others whose talents have been recognized beyond Hawaii shores; sports stars Dean Wilson, Tadd Fujikawa, Jesse Sapolu, Nu’u Fa’aola, and June Jones; international celebrities who have a special place in their hearts for our islands including Arnold Palmer, actors Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers, musicians Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina; and pioneering Pacific Island Cuisine chefs Roy Yamaguchi, Alan Wong, wine sommelier Chuck Furuya, and other culinary stars. “Emme’s Classic Island Moments” will feature the best of these interviews and profiles, and entertain all generations of Hawaii viewers.
Nohelani Cypriano, currently appearing in select engagements at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki said, “Emme's interviews and features with my mom (the late singing idol Leina'ala Simerson) and me over the years are true treasures for our family and for the islands. It's one of the important ways mom's legacy is preserved for future generations!”
“We are extremely pleased and excited to add Emme’s wonderful classics to our broadcast lineup as we continue to grow the KFVE brand,” said John Fink, Vice President/General Manager of KFVE. “Our goal with KFVE is to add compelling, quality, local programming and news, and Emme’s special and memorable moments are a great addition to our expanding excellent home for local shows!”
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“After 10 fruitful and good years as an independent producer at my broadcast home of KHON Channel 2, where I helped launch the Channel 2 Morning News with Leslie Wilcox and Kirk Matthews as a newsroom employee, I am thrilled to be joining the new home of quality local television events, KFVE,” said Tomimbang. “To be in the company of such giants as Merrie Monarch, the Hokus, and Wahine Volleyball, to name just a few, and to be a part of the tri-station promotional platform of Hawaii News Now has given me a rush of excitement and a universe of possibilities I haven’t felt for a while. I can’t wait to share my archives with the viewers who’ve been so faithful over the years!”
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Wamkele Mene, a South African National has been voted as the first Secretary-General of the Africa Continental Free Area Secretariat (AfCFTA).
The 40-year Wamkele Mene was endorsed at the 33rd ordinary session of the heads of state and government of the African Union at Ethiopia, Addis Baba which ended today Monday, February 10, 2020.
The first Secretary-General of the AfCFTA holds an LL.M in Banking Law and Financial Regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science; an M.A. in International Studies & Diplomacy from the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London; and a B.A. Law from Rhodes University.
He previously worked as the Head of Mission to the World Trade Organisation for South Africa and a senior trade diplomat, negotiating on behalf of South Africa at the World Trade Organisation.
Wamkele Mene was South Africa’s Chief Negotiator in the African Continental Free Trade Area Negotiations.
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Equities analysts forecast that Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (NYSE:HVT) will post earnings of $0.35 per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Two analysts have provided estimates for Haverty Furniture Companies’ earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.37 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.33. Haverty Furniture Companies posted earnings per share of $0.45 during the same quarter last year, which indicates a negative year over year growth rate of 22.2%. The firm is expected to announce its next earnings results on Tuesday, February 18th.
On average, analysts expect that Haverty Furniture Companies will report full-year earnings of $1.12 per share for the current year, with EPS estimates ranging from $1.10 to $1.13. For the next financial year, analysts anticipate that the firm will post earnings of $1.25 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $1.24 to $1.25. Zacks’ earnings per share calculations are a mean average based on a survey of research analysts that follow Haverty Furniture Companies.
Haverty Furniture Companies (NYSE:HVT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 30th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.39 by ($0.08). The company had revenue of $209.32 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $212.04 million. Haverty Furniture Companies had a net margin of 3.16% and a return on equity of 9.22%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.39 earnings per share.
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Millennium Management LLC lifted its holdings in Haverty Furniture Companies by 138.4% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 158,038 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,203,000 after buying an additional 569,638 shares during the period. Nuveen Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Haverty Furniture Companies in the second quarter worth about $1,906,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. purchased a new stake in Haverty Furniture Companies in the third quarter worth about $1,605,000. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC purchased a new stake in Haverty Furniture Companies in the second quarter worth about $1,234,000. Finally, Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Haverty Furniture Companies in the first quarter worth about $1,303,000. 87.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Shares of NYSE HVT traded up $0.28 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $20.26. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 89,588 shares, compared to its average volume of 133,730. The stock has a market cap of $392.21 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.27 and a beta of 0.94. Haverty Furniture Companies has a 12 month low of $15.81 and a 12 month high of $25.09. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $20.04 and a 200-day simple moving average of $18.84.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 11th. Investors of record on Monday, November 25th will be paid a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 22nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.95%. Haverty Furniture Companies’s payout ratio is presently 56.34%.
About Haverty Furniture Companies
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc operates as a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company offers furniture merchandise under the Havertys brand name. It also provides custom upholstery products, as well as mattress product lines under the Sealy, Tempur-Pedic, Serta, Stearns & Foster, and Beautyrest Black names.
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On Tuesday, January 16th, Holland radio station, Baarn FM, and EemLandRTV.nl, rebroadcast their special ANDREW W.K. music segment, presented by long-time ANDREW W.K. friend, Danny van der Ploeg.
The station streamed the complete audio from Andrew W.K.’s live concert movie, “Who Knows?”, and featured additional music spanning all of Andrew’s albums.
Thank you to all the fans and friends around the world who tuned in and enjoyed the sound. Extra special thank you to Baarn FM and Danny van der Ploeg.
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Naturepedic mattresses can be an option for those looking for an organic, fire-resistant, and non-toxic mattress. These mattresses are also made in America and are organically certified. You may have heard about these mattresses because they are made with pocketed coils. Let’s learn more about them in this Naturepedic mattress review. You’ll be glad that you read this article. Hopefully, this review will help you make the best decision for your next mattress.
Naturepedic mattresses are made in the USA
You will be supporting American jobs, the American economy and organic furniture craftsmanship by choosing a Naturepedic mattress. The company’s mission statement is to provide safe and organic bedding for all members of the family. In addition to making all of their products in the USA, Naturepedic uses only certified organic materials, including GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, and FSC-certified latex.
Naturepedic mattresses are made without chemicals and have no odor. They also contain natural wool that will fade over time. They are also made in America, which is a good thing. Naturepedic also offers a money back guarantee for children and adults. Naturepedic also offers free shipping within the continental United States.
The company’s quality and durability make it worth the price. These mattresses are among the top-rated available and they’re made by both Amish and non-Amish artisans. The company’s factory is just outside Cleveland, OH and employs both Amish and non Amish workers to handcraft each mattress. It’s also important to note that Naturepedic mattresses are 100% made in the USA, and therefore, the company’s price is higher than most other mattress brands.
The firm support offered by the Halcyon models is a great option for comfort. They also maintain the soft feel of the mattress. There are three models available: Classic, Pillowtop and Trilux. All of their products contain eight-inch individually wrapped coils with organic latex. For added comfort and support, the Trilux model also has nine inches of organic latex.
They are organically certified
One of the most popular types of mattresses sold at retail stores across the United States is the certified organic Naturepedic mattress. These mattresses are manufactured in a GOTS-certified factory in the United States using domestic and imported fabric and components. They are chemical-free and meet strict flammability standards. Naturepedic mattresses have a 20 year warranty and are certified organic.
To be certified organic, a mattress must contain at minimum 95% certified organic fiber. The fabric must be processed to comply with the Global Organic Textile Standard, and the accessory components must meet stringent nontoxic standards. An independent inspector must inspect a mattress before it can be certified organic. Naturepedic has voluntary undergone this rigorous certification process in order to ensure the authenticity of the materials used during its manufacturing process.
The EOS Classic mattress has three layers of comfort, support and comfort, including a 3-inch organic layer of latex. The EOS Classic mattress’ signature organic mattress shell provides extra durability and regulates body temperatures. The EOS Pillow Top mattress features an additional comfort layer and an extra comfort layer. The EOS Trilux mattress has three layers of premium customizable latex. All three models are organically certified and meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Global Organic Textile Standard certification.
They are non-flammable
Naturepedic mattresses offer the best value for money because they are made from organic materials. It uses organic cotton, which is more expensive than the non-organic. Organic cotton is also scarcer than non-organic cotton, due to its high demand. Naturepedic is an organic manufacturer and uses only certified organic materials for their mattresses. Naturepedic mattresses are non-toxic and nonflammable and are made in the USA.
Conventional mattresses often use glue or adhesives to hold the layers together, but Naturepedic doesn’t. Naturepedic mattresses are made from a custom-made process that is completely free of adhesives and glues. These adhesives and glues can contain almost anything, from fragrance to petroleum. Polyurethane foam, which can be highly flammable, is the main ingredient of most conventional mattresses. For this reason, the Naturepedic brand is the only mattress on the market that is non-flammable.
Naturepedic mattresses have been certified organic and non toxic to ensure that they meet strict safety standards. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has certified the company’s mattresses. These standards ensure that the products are free of harmful ingredients and off-gassing compounds. The mattress is made with organic cotton, and has an LDPE waterproof layer. The waterproof side has a waterproof layer made of non-GMO sugarcane, which is a safe choice for consumers.
They are made with pocketed coils
A Naturepedic mattress is made with a layer of individually wrapped pocketed springs. For body-contouring comfort, the springs are individually wrapped to isolate movement. They are wrapped with GOTS-certified polyester fabric, which has excellent heat dissipation properties and breathability. Naturepedic mattresses are also certified organic and are free of phthalates, lead and heavy metals.
The Naturepedic Chorus mattress’ top is 12 inches thick. It can be made extra-firm or plush depending on how firm you want it to be. It features a layer of pocketed microcoils and organic wool that provide a supportive and responsive feel. To transition between microcoils, wool and organic cotton batting, organic cotton batting is used. A base layer of support coils individually encased in aluminum is 8.0 inches thick. This layer is designed to reduce motion transfer.
Naturepedic can also make claims about the health benefits it offers. However, Naturpedic does not use the word “hypoallergenic” in its marketing materials. However, it does use the term “green” when describing their products. Naturepedic, a company based in Cincinnati Ohio, uses more natural materials that most of its competitors. They are, however, not hypoallergenic.
People with allergies love the Naturepedic Verse Mattress. The cover’s natural wool batting is GOTS-certified and features a unique structure that keeps your body cool in winter and warm in summer. Wool is a natural fire barrier, and unlike other materials, this one doesn’t use any chemical fire retardants. Moreover, it passes federal flammability standards. The mattress is also wrapped in a soft, breathable cover of Texas-sourced GOTS organic cotton.
They are bouncy
There are a few things to know before buying a Naturepedic mattress. While these mattresses are not hypoallergenic they are still made from more natural materials than other brands. Naturepedic mattresses are made with organic cotton certified organic cotton. This type of foam spreads your weight evenly across your body, which means fewer aches and pains in the morning. This type of foam is also chemical-free and UL Greenguard certified, which increases its reliability and purity. Naturpedic is also a member the Global Organic Textile Standard. This ensures that the company adheres to strict standards that promote safety and health for its products.
The support layer is the next thing to think about. The Naturepedic Chorus has a 1.5-inch high segment of microcoils, which is in contrast to the foam used in most mattresses. These coils draw your body away form the frame, giving it bounce and firmness. The microcoils are supported with a thin layer organic cotton batting. This serves as a springboard for the microcoils, and it is this layer that helps them transition to the firmer portion of the encased coils.
Naturepedic mattresses are made from only organic materials. The organic cotton filling is made with cotton grown in the USA and comes from certified sources by the USDA. The exterior organic cotton fabric is protected by a layer of polyethylene that protects it from stains and odors. You won’t even be able to see the layer of polyethylene underneath. Its eco-friendly properties will surely make your home a huge selling point.
They don’t produce an off-gassing smell
Mattresses can emit an off-gassing odor that can be very dangerous to your health, especially if they are made from materials that are not approved for use. You may not realize how much VOCs are released during the manufacturing process of a mattress, but prolonged exposure can lead to significant health issues. Fortunately, memory foam mattresses are known to contain low levels of VOCs, and the CertiPUR-US certification process ensures that these products are safe to use.
Off-gassing is generally considered unpleasant by most people. However if you are particularly sensitive, off-gassing may cause uncomfortable symptoms. You may experience respiratory problems, irritation of your airways, or even trouble breathing. However, if you’re not sensitive to the smell, you won’t notice any problems. Naturepedic mattresses don’t emit an off-gassing odor.
Many organizations, such as the Natural Resources Defense Council and Clean and Healthy New York support legislation that would ban the use flame retardants in mattresses. California and Maryland have already enacted similar laws. You can also find a Naturepedic cushion near you. You can feel secure knowing that these natural mattresses won’t emit an off-gassing odor into the air, no matter what you choose.
Naturepedic Pillows Review
The Naturepedic pillow case is made of organic stretch knit material. It comes in a cream and off-white colors. It’s a great combination of stretch and tautness. It is also lightly textured. The cover is not removable, which is a major problem. It cannot be machine washed. It can only been spot-cleaned. However, it does have many positive attributes. Continue reading to learn more.
Naturepedic organic latex pillow
This organic latex pillow features two sides, a flat and a quilted side. It is filled with natural latex shredded and has an adjustable firmness. An extra inner compartment allows for easy washing. The flat side has a firmer covering, while the quilted side is covered with a plush material. Both sides are washable, and the outer cover can be removed without damaging the fill. You can rest assured that your pillow is hypoallergenic.
If you’re looking for a latex pillow that’s hypoallergenic, then the Naturepedic organic latex pillow is your best choice. This organic latex pillow is made with shredded latex and not molded latex. You can adjust the pillow to fit your head. The only thing you can do with molded latex is to make one small dent, while shredded latex lets you place your head anywhere you want.
When it comes to support, the Naturepedic organic latex pillow is notable for its durability. A solid core of latex is covered by a soft, breathable fabric that contours to your neck and head, providing maximum support for any position. This pillow’s firm, yet flexible material will adapt to your body’s needs and changes. This pillow can be machine washed which makes it easy to clean.
The cover is made with organic stretch knit material. It’s slightly off white to cream in color. This material has great stretch and tautness with a subtle texture finish. It can be removed and machine washed, but it is not recommended for children. This pillow is not machine-washable, and you will not be able to take it apart for cleaning. It will need to be cleaned by hand.
The cover for the Naturepedic Organic Solid Latex Pillow is GOTS-certified. The outer encasement of the pillow can be machine washed. This pillow will work well on any size bed, queen or standard. This pillow is a great choice for those with backaches or those who toss and turn in bed often. It is made from certified organic cotton and organic rubber in the USA.
Brooklyn Bedding organic latex pillow
The Brooklyn Bedding organic latex pillow is made in the USA and is a popular choice for many people who are looking for an affordable option that offers quality and durability. It is made from latex and is breathable and durable. It will not lose its shape or sag. It is hypoallergenic. It is hypoallergenic and great for people suffering from asthma and allergies.
The latex core of the Brooklyn Bedding organic latex pillow is made from natural, sustainable rubber tree sap. It provides a firm, supportive feeling and can be machine washed. The pillow’s organic cotton cover is hypoallergenic and machine-friendly. It prevents dust mites accumulating on it. It is machine washable and removable, so you can clean it easily.
The cover of the Talalay latex pillow is made of organic cotton to allow for air circulation. The core of the Talalay latex pillow is made of Talalay foam, which is derived primarily from the sap of rubber trees. It is softer than other types of latex. Learn the differences between Talalay & Dunlop latex to make the best decision for your home. You’ll be happy you made the switch. There’s no reason to sacrifice quality for style and sustainability – there are many benefits to a natural latex pillow.
While there are other advantages to the Talalay latex pillow, it is still important to choose one based on comfort. Many people have different requirements when it comes to pillows. You may want a pillow with a higher loft so that it cradles the neck and allows more sinkage in the latex. This pillow is also made of organic cotton, which is naturally breathable. Brooklyn Bedding organic latex pillows are a great option for those who want a soft, comfortable, and economical alternative.
If you’re searching for a healthy, environmentally-friendly pillow, it is worth the price to spend. You’ll also reap the benefits of an organic latex pillow. Brooklyn Bedding’s organic latex pillows are a great alternative to traditional foam or down pillows. With proper care, latex can offer many health benefits. Get a high-quality pillow today and reap the benefits.
Organic latex pillows from Coyuchi
The Serenity Pillow by Coyuchi redefines sleeping support. Its unique design helps you achieve proper spinal alignment while you sleep and relieves pressure on your neck and head. It will feel like your head is floating in air. The Serenity Pillow’s unique indentation supports your neck and head so that you can relax your back while remaining firmly supported. You’ll feel refreshed and rejuvenated after waking up to the unique firmness of the Serenity Pillow.
The soft and medium-firm feel of the Coyuchi Alpine White Organic Latex Molded Pillow is a great choice for those with back or neck problems. The pillow’s organic Dunlop latex is GOLS certified, and it is resistant to mildew. The pillow will keep its shape for as long as it is used. The pillow’s small airholes allow air to flow through. However, the pillow doesn’t retain moisture.
Birch is another popular choice for hypoallergenic pillows. The pillow’s organic wool inner is made with New Zealand sheep. The wool is naturally flame-resistant, moisture wicking and breathable. And the outer cover is made from GOTS certified organic cotton. As such, it is not suitable for vegans. The Coyuchi pillow received an overall rating of 4.8 on Amazon.
Holy Lamb Organics sells toppers, mattresses, and other bedding. Its pillows are GOTS and GOLS certified. Coyuchi also offers organic shredded latex pillows that can be reversibly covered. The company also offers wool-filled pillows. Coyuchi also offers non-certified and certified organic products. The Coyuchi pillows are a great option to synthetic pillows.
The Serenity Pillow from Coyuchi redefines sleeping support. Its contour is specifically designed to support your spine while you sleep. Its special indentation also allows your head to rest back and your neck to be firmly supported. The Serenity Pillow also provides adequate neck support. Coyuchi offers a natural latex pillow that is affordable and will provide the support you need.
Boll & Branch organic cotton pillow
The Boll & Branch organic cotton pillow is available in a range of firmness levels, from soft to medium. The pillow’s 100 percent cotton shell is both plush and airy, conforming easily to the head and neck area. The Global Organic Textile Standard has certified the pillow organic. This pillow may be the right choice for you if you have allergies. There are a number of other options from this brand.
The Signature Sheet Set by the company is available in addition to organic cotton pillows. These sheets have a percale weave, and are Fair Trade certified. They are also reasonably priced. A queen-size four-piece set of four will cost you around $240. They are also rated 16th in our Best Sheets of 2018 review. They are also extremely comfortable and consumers love them.
The company offers free ground shipping to orders within the U.S. and a 100-day guarantee. To care for your pillow, simply wash it on a gentle cycle and tumble dry it on a low heat. You can iron it to avoid any fading. It is made from organic cotton and is durable and breathable. You can also use it as a cushion for a bed.
The sheets of Boll and Branch are made with premium organic cotton and sustainable practices in mind. Boll and Branch’s Classic Hemmed Sheet is a popular option, made from long-staple organic Cotton. Its sateen weave gives it an extra-soft feel and is breathable. They are also more affordable than other brands, but the quality is the same.


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Salir do Porto is a small village in the Silver Coast region of Portugal built around an old seaport, which was very important during the Age of Discoveries.
The ruins of the old customs station, next to the southern entrance of Sao Martinho do Porto Bay, are reminiscent of those times, preserving the historical richness of this land of fishermen.
Today, Salir do Porto is home to a small beachfront community, mostly made up of local people, who welcome with open arms all those who want to make this land their home or spend their holidays here.
Throughout the year, the village has plenty of life offering restaurants, cafés and a local supermarket, with neighbours who know each other and are always ready to greet us with a warm "bom dia".
The town also benefits from its strategic location in the heart of the Silver Coast, being only a short drive away from some of the most popular tourist spots in this region of Portugal.
For those who like to be surrounded by nature, in Salir do Porto there are plenty of dirt tracks amongst the hills that embrace a beautiful rugged shoreline, as well as a cycling trail that leads all the way to Foz do Arelho Beach. You'll also find the wooden walkways that run across the bay, from Salir to Sao Martinho do Porto. The outdoor pool complex and the calm waters of the bay are only a few minutes walk from the village, with its tranquil atmosphere, giant sand dunes and marine vegetation.
Salir do Porto is the ideal place to breathe fresh air and connect with nature.

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Mac Miller’s Posthumous Album “Circles” Out Now, Stream
The announcement of new music from Mac Miller and a full “Circles” album dropping this Jan. 17 came earlier this month by his estate with the “last” post from Miller’s IG page.
The statement was followed by single “Good News” as it goes with full meaning for the news. Video for the track was delivered the same day. Now Mac Miller’s family drops the full-length project with tracks recorded by the late rapper and produced by Jon Brion.
Stream the album here:
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Release Day: Jan. 17, 2020


IO - Dry Contact Sensor
16 dry contact inputs & 4 dry contact outputs
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The ServersCheck Dry Contact sensor monitors the state of any electrical dry contact output enabled device.
This facilitates the integration of legacy sensors like smoke alarms, door contact switches, as well as generators, control relays, valves, fans, HVAC etc.
The sensor offers16 distinct dry contact inputs, configurable to monitor either to monitor for either a normally open (NO) or mormally closed (NC) state. In addition to being able to define the normal state, the user can set a minimum time that sate should be in before triggering an alert.
The inclusion of 4 outputs opens up the option for automated and remote control actions. If the temperature gets too high a backup airconditioning unit can be switched on, or if a door is opened a CCTV camera can start recording, for example.
|Technical Specifications - IO Dry Contact Sensor|
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JAIPUR: The Congress in Rajasthan will hold demonstrations in all district headquarters on Saturday against the BJP's "conspiracy" to bring down the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot-led government, the party said.
It also claimed "invisible powers" in Delhi are trying to ensure that the governor does not convene a session of the state assembly. Gehlot has accused the BJP of trying to topple his government by indulging in horse-trading.
He has also accused his former deputy Sachin Pilot, who he is locked in a power tussle with, of colluding with the BJP to make his own party sink. "Congress workers will hold demonstrations in all district headquarters tomorrow at 11 am against the BJP's conspiracy to murder democracy," PCC president Govind Singh Dotasra said on Friday.
If needed, our workers will also hold demonstrations at panchayat level, he told reporters outside the Raj Bhawan, where Congress MLAs are sitting on a dharna demanding that the governor summons a session of the state assembly.
"The BJP is conspiring to topple our government and the public is watching this. Efforts are also being made by invisible powers sitting in Delhi to influence the governor. People want the elected government to complete its tenure," he added.
Dotasra also accused the BJP of trying to ensure that the assembly session is not convened. "The cabinet passed a proposal and sent it to the governor for calling the assembly session and for proving the majority...so that those who have been 'abducted' (dissident MLAs) can come and the confusion ends but attempts are being made to hijack this too," he said.
In an indication that the Congress government is preparing for a floor test in the assembly, Gehlot met the governor on Thursday and is said to have discussed calling a session of the House. However, earlier on Friday, the chief minister claimed the governor was under pressure from "above" not to call an assembly session.
Earlier this week, Gehlot wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, other BJP leaders and some "overambitious leaders" of his own party of being involved in the alleged attempt to topple the Congress government in Rajasthan.
The BJP, however, has rejected the Congress's allegations saying whatever is going on is the result of infighting between Gehlot and Pilot.

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Can Ocean Spray CEO Randy Papadellis Save the Cranberry Business?
The genius of Papadellis’s approach was in its simplicity: He pitched Craisins as a healthier alternative to chips and candy bars that was better suited for the snack aisle than the baking aisle. A combination of savvy marketing timed with the rising trend toward healthy snacking rocketed Craisins to cultural and commercial prominence. “It grew from a tiny little $20 million business,” Papadellis says, “to a $400 million business.”
In 2003 Ocean Spray turned roughly 20 million pounds of cranberries into Craisins. Today, that number has risen to 250 million pounds a year. All told, there are more than 100 branded Craisins products on the market. They come in 5-ounce packets and 2-pound bags in all types of flavors: blueberry, cherry, and pomegranate. Some are coated in chocolate; others are nestled within clusters of shaved almonds. “If I told you we expected Craisins to become as big as they have become,” Papadellis admits, “I’d be lying.”
Ocean Spray wasn’t the only company that reaped the rewards of the Craisin craze. Competitors jumped on the bandwagon and began pumping out their own versions of sweet and dried cranberries. Farmers were flush with cash, and by 2008—when Papadellis addressed growers at Disney World—the dark days of the early aughts seemed like ancient history.
As great as Craisins were, Papadellis knew he had created a monster. To keep pace with demand, Ocean Spray’s competitors paid highly inflated prices for fruit. The allure of a $70-a-barrel payday was too great for some Ocean Spray farmers, who ditched the cooperative for the open market. All the while, cranberry-juice concentrate kept accumulating, and farmers continued expanding their operations. As the glut continued to build, it looked like the late 1990s all over again.
With too much concentrate on hand and unrelenting demand for Craisins, Ocean Spray took what some consider the most disruptive step the cranberry industry had seen since Marcus Urann formed the cooperative. Starting in 2009, it began running public online auctions to sell off its surplus of cranberry concentrate. Ocean Spray’s bidding process was atypical because each new auction opened at 85 percent of the closing price—so if the first auction closed at $10 per gallon, the starting price of the second auction would be $8.50. To those on the outside, it looked like Ocean Spray was trying to bottom out the market.
Up until that point, processors made money selling concentrate to juice makers and relied on the ability to negotiate the price. When Ocean Spray introduced its auction and made its new low prices known to everyone, the company essentially set a price for the entire industry. The online auctions instantly roiled Ocean Spray’s competitors. Imagine if Prego started holding fire-sale auctions for excess tomato paste and selling it to sauce and condiment makers of every stripe. Ragú and other tomato processors would have no choice but to match Prego’s pricing.
A year before the auctions started, cranberry concentrate sold for about $53 a gallon. After the first auction, concentrate dropped to $33 per gallon. Such a precipitous decline sent shock waves across the industry and hit farmers in the wallet. “It is price fixing,” says an independent grower from Massachusetts who asked to remain anonymous.
Today, with the exception of a few hundred coveted Ocean Spray members, cranberry farmers in the U.S. are hemorrhaging cash and going bust. “In our darkest day, we say we work on the last plantation,” says Linda Rinta, an Ocean Spray farmer who has been in the cooperative with her husband for more than 40 years. In 2014 it cost approximately $34 to grow and harvest a barrel of berries. Yet independent farmers were lucky if they could sell that barrel for $12. As the losses pile up year after year, farmers are running out of options. Take, for example, Steve Ward, who has spent decades tending to dozens of acres of bogs in Middleborough and Carver. This past fall he harvested 20,000 barrels of berries, marking his second-biggest crop ever. For doing so, he’ll incur a net loss of roughly $60,000. Ward is holding out hope that a revenue-based insurance policy will kick in and buy him some time. “If that doesn’t pay, I’m bankrupt,” he says. “I don’t know what I’ll do.”
Ward is far from the only one in trouble. “[It’s] desperation mode for these independent growers who literally don’t have the money to hang on anymore,” says Brian Wick, executive director of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association. In recent months, Wick has found himself talking to more and more farmers who are considering closing up shop permanently. Sadly, there’s not much he can offer in terms of advice or hope. “There’s no quick fix,” Wick says.
Some growers, though, refuse to go down without a fight. Four years ago, a band of cranberry farmers from Oregon to Massachusetts filed a nearly $2 billion class-action lawsuit alleging that Ocean Spray’s concentrate auctions are tantamount to price fixing, and that the cooperative has run afoul of antitrust laws by splitting its farmers into different groups. The case has survived a barrage of motions for dismissal and is heading toward a potential jury trial. “[The auction] has only one purpose,” says Norman Jackman, the Cambridge-based attorney who’s leading the class-action suit, “and that’s to destroy the market price in the industry.”
For all the risks and costs the lawsuit poses, Papadellis is surprisingly dismissive of it. From his vantage point, it’s a Hail Mary lobbed by “emotionally disappointed” growers who have long had an ax to grind. “They feel somehow that they’re entitled to the profits that the Ocean Spray brand has earned,” he says. “I find it almost illogical that we could lose.”
Rather than fight cranberry farmers, Papadellis is focused on leading the 86-year-old farming cooperative into battle against global conglomerates such as Tropicana (owned by PepsiCo), Minute Maid (owned by Coca-Cola), and Mott’s (owned by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group). “It’s less about beating up the other cranberry guys,” he insists. “I worry much more about some of these big multinational food companies than I do about other cranberry handlers.”
This past fall Papadellis sat in a boardroom on the second floor of Ocean Spray’s Lakeville headquarters, the same place where he had his Craisins epiphany. The walls, lined with dozens of Ocean Spray products, hung as a visual reminder of how the tiny cooperative birthed at the dawn of the Dust Bowl has grown into a global juggernaut. Looking around at all the packages stamped with the iconic cresting-wave logo, Papadellis channeled his inner Eeyore and likened his company to a busted barstool. “We’re in search of the third leg of the stool,” he said. “We have the juice business, we have the Craisins business, but we need to find that third leg.”
On the table in front of him sat a few bottles of Ocean Spray’s newest product, flavored water called PACt. Unlike so many of Ocean Spray’s products, the focal point of PACt isn’t the cranberry itself but rather organic compounds contained in the fruit called proanthocyanidins, which are thought to give cranberry juice its legendary ability to clear up urinary tract infections. Papadellis proudly boasts that one bottle of PACt delivers all the health benefits you’d get from stuffing 50 fresh cranberries into your mouth.
For all of the history behind cranberries and all of Ocean Spray’s marketing successes, the fruit has never had its moment as an “it” superfood—think açaí berries, chia seeds, and pomegranate. Papadellis is hoping that the multisyllabic mystique of proanthocyanidins elevates the fruit just as Craisins and cranberry cocktail have in decades past. In addition to the flavored water, Ocean Spray has pumped proanthocyanidins into a new line of low-sugar, low-calorie juices aimed at millennial moms. Meanwhile, it’s investing heavily in clinical research to verify and quantify the medicinal properties of cranberries.
While Papadellis and Ocean Spray have no shortage of detractors, few are brave enough to root against them. Everyone in cranberry country knows that Ocean Spray is the tide that lifts all boats. Should proanthocyanidins catch on in the way that Papadellis hopes, it’s only a matter of time before profits soar again and generic knockoffs start pecking away at market share. “I’ve always tried to figure out what’s the worst-case scenario,” Papadellis says with a smile. “And if I can live with that worst-case scenario, everything is upside from there.”


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Daryl can’t forget who Beth used to be, and she can’t seem to escape him; the vampiress and the vampire hunter.
As the building manager in a newly renovated apartment building, it’s Daryl Dixon’s job to make sure that things are working properly for all of the tenants. It’s his job to unclog the shower drain in apartment A2. It’s not his job to wonder where her boyfriend or husband is when she asks if he can help her put a baby crib together.
After the prison falls, Beth and Daryl are on their own. When they find the funeral home, they think they have found a safe haven. But then Beth is taken and Daryl will do anything to find her. But will he be able to help her after the trauma she’s been through? Will they ever be able to find their way into each other’s arms?
The first time with Daryl, Beth isn’t sure what to do about the fear he’s obviously feeling. But maybe, to push through it, all she has to do is get him to focus on a different feeling – and tell her about it.
Beth Greene goes into hiding after witnessing a crime by corrupt police officers. As she waits to testify she meets the mysterious older man, Daryl Dixon, in the apartment across the hall from hers. He’s aloof, sexy, and a man of questionable moral practices. As intriguing as he is, she’s afraid to fall in love.


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Free Eco Photography workshops
Reducing carbon footprint of the photographic process with Daniel Staveley.
Weds 8th Feb – 6-8pm
Sat 11th Feb – 11am – 1pm & 2-4pm
Weds 15th Feb – 6-8pm
Sat 18th Feb – 11am-1pm & 2-4pm
During the two-hour session in the newly made darkroom at elysium gallery, you will be given a short introduction to sustainable photography. Looking at the modern development and questions being asked about the analog photographic process.
6 people max per session.
Outcomes for the 2-hour session you will learn how to:
- Mix your own paper developer using washing powder and coffee.
- Create own fixer. Using recycled water and salt.
- Use enlargers to make photograms.
- Make negatives from natural objects.
- Everybody will create 4-5 images.
(Attendees will be required to bring a selection of used translucent plastic objects for the photograms).
Each workshop lasts for approx. 2 hours. Workshop participants will be able to take part in an exhibition at elysium gallery later in the year showcasing sustainable approaches to making art.
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A Tumour In The Spine
A spinal tumour is a cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign) growth within or near the spinal cord. A tumour in these locations can compress nerve roots in the spinal cord and therefore even a noncancerous growth can become incurable unless treated timely. Spinal tumour, although it affects people of all ages, is most common in young and middle aged adults. Secondary or metastatic spinal tumours are seen among elderly. A special credit goes to Sir Victor Horsely from London, who first operated on a spinal tumour (Spinal Meningioma) in 1887.
There is no exact data available regarding known incidences of spinal tumour in Nepal. The Department of Neurosurgery at Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, sees about 300-350 cases per year, out of which about 80-100 need surgery. However the actual number of patients in the country could run in several thousands.
According to Senior Neurosurgeon at Bir hospital Dr. Rajiv Jha, the cause of most primary tumours is unknown. However, given the higher incidence of primary spinal tumours in certain familial groups, a genetic predisposition is likely. In a small number of people, primary tumours may result from a specific genetic disease (e.g., neurofibromatosis) or from exposure to cancer-causing agents.
Dr. Jha says that the symptoms depend on the location and type of tumour and general health of the patient. The most common presentation is persistent backache which gets worse with time despite pain medications. This is the first warning sign and “One needs to see a neurosurgeon immediately, so that proper investigations and diagnosis can be done, “opines Dr Jha. If it is not done, patient will gradually develop sensory changes, weakness of the limbs, muscle weakness and spasms, loss of muscle functions urine and stool incontinence. If the tumour is located in the higher cervical spine, patient might develop difficulty in breathing.”
Timely attention of a neurosurgeon and diagnosis of spinal tumour is crucial for better treatment outcomes. It was very difficult to diagnose a spinal tumour before MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) technique and trained neurosurgeons were available. Unfortunately, even in the present times, not all countries in the SAARC region provide good neurosurgical services. These services in Nepal, though comparable to those available in Pakistan and Bangladesh, are not as good as of India which provides advanced neurosurgical services.
Ideally, the goal of treatment is to eliminate the tumour completely, but this goal may be complicated by the risk of permanent damage to the surrounding nerves. Newer techniques and instruments allow neurosurgeons to reach tumours that were once considered inaccessible. The high-powered microscopes used in microsurgery make it easier to distinguish tumour from healthy tissue. Doctors also can test different nerves during surgery with electrodes, thus minimizing nerve damage. In some instances, they may use sound waves to break up tumours and remove the fragments. However, even with advances in treatment, not all tumours can be removed completely.
In such cases surgery may have to be combined with chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Dr Jha says that, ”Standard radiation therapy may be used following an operation to eliminate the remnants of tumours that cannot be completely removed or to treat inoperable tumours. It also may be the first line therapy for metastatic tumours. Radiation may also be used to relieve pain or when surgery poses too great a risk.”
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a new technique capable of delivering high doses of precisely targeted radiations. In SRS, doctors use computers to focus radiation beams on tumours with pinpoint accuracy and from multiple angles. Chemotherapy, which is a standard treatment for many types of cancer, might be beneficial for the patient, either alone or in combination with radiation therapy.
As surgery and radiation therapy, as well as tumours themselves, can cause inflammation inside the spinal cord, doctors sometimes prescribe corticosteroids to reduce the swelling, either post-surgery or during radiation treatments. ”Although corticosteroids reduce inflammation, they are usually used only for short periods to avoid such serious side effects as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes and an increased susceptibility to infection” opines Dr. Jha


Single-phase induction motors are used extensively for smaller loads, such as household appliances like fans. Although traditionally used in fixed-speed service, induction motors are increasingly being used with variable-frequency drives (VFD) in variable-speed service.
What are the uses of induction motor?
The single-phase induction motors are used in low power applications. These motors are widely used in domestic and industrial applications.
Some of the applications are mentioned below:
- Small fans.
- High speed vacuum cleaners.
- Electric shavers.
- Drilling machines.
Are induction motors better?
The motor shaft rotates. Induction Motors induce the magnetic field within the rotor by implanting a short current in the squirrel cage. This concept effects higher losses in the rotor and causes higher heat and less efficiency. … Higher efficiency motors use copper because of its better electromagnetic behaviour.
What are three phase motors used for?
Three-phase electric power is a common method of alternating current electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. It is a type of polyphase system and is the most common method used by electrical grids worldwide to transfer power. It is also used to power large motors and other heavy loads.
Why starters are used in induction motors?
The three phase induction motors are self-starting due to rotating magnetic field. But the motors show tendency to draw very high current at the time of starting. … Hence there should be a device which can limit such high starting current. Such a device which limits high starting current is called a starter.11 мая 2017 г.
Which motor is used in fan?
What is the principle of induction motor?
The motor which works on the principle of electromagnetic induction is known as the induction motor. The electromagnetic induction is the phenomenon in which the electromotive force induces across the electrical conductor when it is placed in a rotating magnetic field.
What are the disadvantages of electric motors?
Temperature constraints can be a disadvantage for electric motors, due to the batteries themselves. High temperatures can shorten battery life, and very low temperatures can (temporarily) reduce the useful capacity of the battery.
What is the most efficient motor?
Most efficient vehicle in the world uses brushless motor in drivetrain. One little hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle holds the Guinness world record for the most efficient vehicle … and uses a slotless brushless 60L-H-175-A from Koford Motors to drive its rear power wheel.
Why is AC induction motor used more often?
High tension induction motors have high torque which enables to run much larger machines. With the advent of power electronics devices, it is possible to use ac motors, especially, induction motor in variable speed drives.It has flexible speed control strategy. Speed can be varied within a wide range.
What are the advantages of 3 phase induction motor?
It can also be operated in hazardous conditions. Unlike synchronous motors, a 3 phase induction motor has a high starting torque, good speed regulation and reasonable overload capacity. An induction motor is a highly efficient machine with full load efficiency varying from 85 to 97 percent.
Why is 3 phase more efficient?
three-phase power, three-phase power supplies are more efficient. A three-phase power supply can transmit three times as much power as a single-phase power supply, while only needing one additional wire (that is, three wires instead of two).
How many volts is a 3 phase?
What’s the difference between single phase and three phase? Electricity is either connected at 230 or 240 volts (single-phase, which accounts for the majority of domestic situations), or 400 and 415 Volts (three-phase).
Which starting method is best for induction motor?
Starting of an Induction Motor
- Direct on line starter. The direct on line starter method, of an induction motor is simple and economical. …
- Star delta starter. The star delta starter method of starting three phase induction motors is very common and widely used among all the methods. …
- Auto transformer starter.
Does a 1 hp motor need a starter?
Motors below 1 HP (0.7457) is directly connected to the power supply without starter because their armature resistance is very high and they have the ability to afford and pass higher current due to high resistance. So the armature windings are safe from the high starting current while staring a motor.
What are 3 types of motor controls?
There are mainly there are three types of motor control circuits:
- Direct On Line Starter (DOL starter)
- Star Delta Starter.
- Auto Transformer Starter.


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Attorney General Stumbo Cautions Employers Regarding Misleading Labor Law Poster “Notices”
Attorney General Greg Stumbo today cautioned Kentucky employers to be on the lookout for misleading labor law notices sold by private companies. Letters sent to Kentucky businesses threaten civil and criminal penalties ranging from $7,000 to $17,000 if they do not display certain posters being sold.
Some employers may be misled into believing that these notices are official government warnings. While certain posters are required by law to be posted in the workplace, the Kentucky Department of Labor, as well as other Kentucky agencies and the U.S. Department of Labor, provides these posters free of charge.
“These notices use scare tactics and official-looking seals and language to mislead businesses into thinking the government is contacting them and threatening a fine if they don’t purchase these posters,” noted Attorney General Stumbo. “Employers need to know that these posters may be obtained free of charge from governmental agencies.”
The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has received complaints from Kentucky businesses that have received threatening “Second” and “Final Notices.” These companies are private entities that sell labor law posters which they claim are required under Kentucky and federal law. The Kentucky Department of Labor does not mail notices advising businesses of these legal requirements.
Businesses are advised to contact the Kentucky Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Labor to learn what workplace posters are required.
For more information about Kentucky and U.S. labor laws, contact the following agencies:
Kentucky Department of Labor
www.labor.ky.gov or contact e-mail Mike Dixon at email@example.com.
U.S. Department of Labor
www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/matrix.htm or e-mail: Contact-OSBP@dol.gov or call 1-888-9-SBREFA.
Frequently Displayed Kentucky Workplace Posters
Frequently Displayed Federal Workplace Posters
If employers have any questions about whether they are required to display posters in their workplace, they should contact the appropriate government agency.


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The Earl of Sandwich: I thank the noble Baroness very much for that full explanation of why we have to live with Section 55. She may have anticipated that I was not expecting her to withdraw the section at a stroke. On the other hand, I hoped that she would recognise the strength of the opposition to it and, even more, the arguments against it continuing in its present form. At the very least, the Home Office could more seriously after today consider the possibility of the review, which was supported by the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, if only in relation to Court of Appeal cases. That is an advance.
I had hoped that some of the arguments for retaining the section would fall away. For example, the three-day concession may mean that fewer people are destitute, but thousands more are bona fide applicants who do not qualify for assistance and still have to prove their claims the hard way. To my mind, there is still no evidence that Section 55 is an effective deterrent.
When referring to that section, the noble Baroness used phrases suggesting that it had "contributed to" or "played its part in" halving the number of applicants. I was grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Russell, because it would be helpful if the Minister wrote to himand copied the letter to meexplaining how those calculations are made. Of course I do not intend to challenge the figures given by the noble Baroness, but we will return to the matter at the next stage.
I also thank other noble Lords for making important contributions. For example the noble Earl, Lord Russell, asked how people could hear about our regulations in the United Kingdom. The Home Office has an exaggerated view of its own publicity. The noble Lord, Lord Avebury, mentioned the important question of the 2,000 or so A8 asylum seekers, which is causing a degree of chaos. The right reverend Prelate raised our sights and made a case for sympathy for the Government, which we all appreciated half way through. I was also glad to hear the reassurance given by the Minister about the outreach, including efforts being made by NASS to research the true situation of asylum seekers through careful casework. That is always encouraging.
The noble Baroness said: In moving Amendment No. 25, I shall also speak to my Amendment No. 26. The debate on whether Clause 12 should stand part is in the same group and appears in the names of the noble Lords, Lord McNally and Lord Avebury.
I am grateful to the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association for their briefing on the background to the clause. These are probing amendments that seek to clarify the Government's intentions in adding this new clause to the Bill at Report in another place. At that stage there was no time for the Minister even to introduce and explain the clause, nor for the House to debate it.
Clause 12 provides the Secretary of State or an immigration officer with the power to retain documentswhich could include a passport or a birth certificatewhile it is suspected that the person to whom the documents relate is liable to removal; and that the retention of the document may facilitate their removal from the United Kingdom. The Explanatory Notes state that this clause complements current powers, such as those in paragraphs 4(2A) and 18(2) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971, which already allows the seizure and retention of documents in certain circumstances.
Can the Minister explain in what respect the new powers in Clause 12 complement the existing ones and in what respect they add to them? In what circumstances are the documents likely to "come into the possession" of the Secretary of State or an immigration officer? The drafting is rather odd. It sounds as though someone could be trying to obtain documents by stealth. I am sure that that is not the case, but the drafting has some odd implications.
Do the Government agree that the provision in the clause could authorise the Home Office or the Immigration Service to hold almost any document of a person with limited leave to remainwho would be liable to removal if a future application were refused, or if he overstayedas well as those here without authority? There is no time limit given for the retention of the documents. It is not even stated that the documents would be returned to the person on removal or on being granted leave. Why is that? Do the Government intend that there should be occasions when documents would not be returned and, if so, what would those occasions be?
My reason for tabling the amendments is to ask the Government to put on the record their explanation for this clause and to confirm which documents they expect to hold and how and when they should be returned. I beg to move.
Lord McNally: Following the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, is increasingly becoming like following the school swot. So assiduous is she in preparing herself for her amendments that, looking desperately through the Immigration Law Practitioners Association brief, I could find nothing to delay the Committee beyond the questions she has put.
My noble friend Lord Avebury had the same intentions in the more brutal method of getting rid of the whole clause. The guillotine in the Commons prevented discussion on the matter and that is why the Government want the clause.
Lord Hylton: The Government have a lot to explain in particular about the drafting of Clause 12. Why is the 1971 Act thought to be insufficient in what it says about documents? The Explanatory Notes blandly state that Clause 12 "complements" the 1971 Act. What on earth does that mean?
The noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, rightly pointed out that the clause says nothing about the return of the documents. How long may they be retained and when will they be returned? I most definitely hope that they will be returned before a person is removed from this country, otherwise there surely is a danger of the person becoming undocumented and a further risk of his ending up in a stateless condition. The burden of proof is on the Government.
Lord Avebury: The clause is drafted so that the document may not be owned even by the person to whom it relates. Is that supposed to deal with the fact that passports are generally the property of the issuing authority? I do not know whether that applies also to driving licences, identity cards or student cards. However, does the Minister agree that, as drafted, the clause could refer to a document which bears little relation to the person, such as the bank statement belonging to someone else showing a payment to that individual, and that that document could be seized?
Is it one of the purposes of the clause to legalise the Home Office practice, presently followed, of hanging on to the passports of individuals who send them in with their applications for leave to remain when it is alleged that they entered illegally or are overstayers? Apparently, the Home Office continues to retain the passports even when the person concerned indicates a willingness and intention to depart voluntarily. I can understand that the IND may not be satisfied that the person genuinely intends to leave, but there has to be some procedure for reuniting a departing suspect with his passport.
ILPA has given us a couple examples of how the Home Office is already misusing the power which is supposedly conferred by this clause. Mr C, an asylum seeker, married a British woman in 2000 when he applied for leave to remain as her spouse. The
Mrs J tried to stay in the UK with her second husband and their two young children early last year. She had no reply from the Home Office, but was advised that she needed to apply for entry clearance from her West African country of origin. She applied repeatedly but in vain for the return of her passport last summer until finally the Home Office told her that the passport had expired and that it would get her a temporary travel documenta process which took until January 2004.
Considering that the clause relates to persons who may be liable to removal, one would have thought that the IND would be only too pleased to facilitate their departure to cross them off the books. We want to know why those problems arise and why the Government should be given much greater powers when they cannot manage their existing powers to hold on to passports more efficiently and responsibly. How can we be confident that all documents will be returned properly when the person concerned has a need to travel? I hope that the Minister will explain the purpose of the clause, which documents are likely to be retained and the length of time for which they will be held.
Earl Russell: The return of documents is a genuine problem. I was once called in on behalf of a colleague in the University of London, who was Georgian by birth and whose research was in Armenia. He had exceptional leave to remainthere was no question of his bona fidesbut the Home Office hung on to his passport, I think, for four years. During that time, his research was brought to a dead halt and his college's income was thereby considerably diminished. That case was solved by calling in Lord Williams of Mostyn, a person of whom there are few equals. But you cannot have a Lord Williams of Mostyn for every case where the Home Office computer lets you down.
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Tomorrow, May 26, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 640, the Outdoor Heritage Act, in Room 544 of the Legislative Office Building.
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Canadian journalist Donna Laframboise. Former National Post & Toronto Star columnist, past vice president of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
The chance that these vaccines will save your child’s life is nearly infinitesimal, since the risk is extraordinarily low to begin with. Guest post by a retired doctor.
Recently retired medical doctor John Cunnington authored a wildly popular guest post here in June, titled Canadians Aren’t Being Told About Vaccine Risks. Today, he says public health officials who promote COVID vaccines for kids are “thinking like bureaucrats, they are thinking of blocks of people, as generals might think about divisions in armies. They are not thinking about individuals…”
By John Cunnington, MD
We got a puppy. Two old people with a bundle of energy, mischievousness and humour. The puppy brings joy to our lives. But then my wife knocked over a heavy chair which struck the puppy. He cried out and was limping. We were devastated. Was the puppy in pain? How bad was the injury? Did he need to go to emergency? Would he recover? Could there be any long-term effects?
Imagine if your child was injured by a COVID vaccine. The terrible pain of it for the child; for the parents: the guilt, the uncertainties, both short-term and long-term.
It is this risk of injury that creates vaccine “hesitancy” in parents for what is still an experimental, novel, gene technology therapy.
The only possible reason to give such an injection would be because the child could benefit from it. But children have a remarkably low incidence of severe illness, and a vanishingly small incidence of death from the virus.
To illustrate this, Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Chief Medical Officer of Health for British Columbia, said in April 2021 that the recent death of an infant under two years old reminded everyone of the “vicious nature” of the virus. It turns out this was the first COVID death of a person under 30 in the entire province of British Columbia. It also later became clear that this child was already in a tertiary care hospital for pre-existing conditions, almost certainly very serious.
Similarly, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta, reported the death of a 14-year-old boy from COVID in mid-October 2021. It required the sister of the boy to go on social media to say that, actually, her brother had been ill for nine months with an inoperable brain tumour.
Similarly, the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) reports the fatality rate as follows:
The most recent data by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that children represent no more than 0.19% of all COVID-19 deaths. Ten US states report zero child deaths. Elsewhere, fewer than 0.03% of all children with COVID-19 died.
So in reality the chance of a healthy child getting seriously ill or dying of COVID is vanishingly small. Which means the possibility of a COVID vaccine significantly reducing that risk is infinitesimally small. In summary, there is no reason to prescribe or give a COVID vaccine to a child for the child’s benefit.
The second issue is: is there any risk from the vaccine? It turns out there are many potential adverse effects of the vaccine and the incidence of these has been steadily growing over the past 10 months of the vaccine rollout.
One of the most serious is that of myocarditis. This is the inflammation and possible death of myocardial cells (cardiomyocytes), which are the cells that create the pumping power of the heart – the same cells that are destroyed in a heart attack.
Jessica Rose and Peter McCullough, studied myocarditis rates in the US Vaccine Adverse Events Reports System (VAERS). Their report was peer-reviewed and accepted for publication in Current Problems in Cardiology, on September 22, 2021. It was published online on October 1, 2021. On October 15 it was ‘temporarily removed’ from the online version of the periodical, without prior notice to the authors.
A week later the authors were informed the paper was to be permanently removed. This news came only five days before the FDA’s pivotal Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting to decide whether to approve the Pfizer vaccine for 5–11-year-olds. (What do you suppose prompted the publisher to pull the plug on the paper?)
Its main findings:
As of Nov. 7th, 2021, Ontario is reporting a total 521 cases of myocarditis.
But adverse effects on children are not limited to cardiac effects. One example is 12-year-old Maddie De Garay, who was a participant in the Pfizer clinical trial for 12 to 15-year-olds at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. After the second dose she became paralyzed from the waist down and is now dependent on a feeding tube (reportedly her data was dropped from the study!).
In July, 2021 the CDC published an analysis, based upon VAERS data, of 14 children aged 12-17 who died after being vaccinated. It listed the causes of death as: pulmonary embolism (2), intracranial hemorrhage (2), and then changed the topic.
Steve Kirsch, founder of the COVID Early Treatment Fund, reviewed these deaths. He found that in the entire 30-year history of the VAERS system, there are no reports of children in that age range dying from intracranial hemorrhage. He also found that five died of cardiac arrest. That is not normal for kids. In a recent five-year period (2015 to 2019), there have been zero cardiac arrest deaths in that age group.
According to Kirsch, as of July 2021 more than 500 American children may have died after receiving COVID vaccines “and nobody knows what killed them.”
As if that wasn’t enough, there are of course no long term data, raising the specter of the potential for autoimmune diseases or cancer in the years to come.
So if there is no risk to the child from the virus, and there is uncommon but potentially devastating injury from the vaccine, then there can be no justification for giving the vaccine to children.
It should also be pointed out that the vaccine does not stop anyone from getting or transmitting the virus, so the child getting the vaccine won’t prevent the child from infecting the grandparents in any case.
Finally, and most importantly, it is completely immoral to give any medication to someone who can’t benefit from it. You cannot prescribe a medication to one person so that some other person might benefit. It is a corrupt idea. That objection was recently and forcefully articulated by chairman of the board of the Children’s Health Defense, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. when he said: “In what universe is it okay to say, we are going to make these children die in order that older people can live?” It is a grotesque notion, and one, furthermore, which the older generation would never support.
So when Public Health says that children should be vaccinated for COVID you can be certain that they are thinking like bureaucrats, they are thinking of blocks of people, as generals might think about divisions in armies. They are not thinking about individuals, they are not thinking about you and your child.
For us the good news was that our puppy recovered and seemed to be back to normal by the next day. A COVID vaccine injury may not have such a happy ending. Parents have the power to protect their children from COVID vaccine injury by simply having the courage to say “Over my dead body.”
Our children are our future. Say ‘No’ to childhood COVID vaccination. This is the hill to die on.