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Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture.
Comeback Dad on UP. The original film, debuting tomorrow night (7/12) @ 8:00 PM (ET), stars Charles S. Dutton (Rudy, Roc) and Tatyana Ali (Love That Girl!, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) in an emotional story about a father’s attempt to atone for his alcoholic past and form a relationship with his estranged adult daughter. The cast also includes Brad James (UP’s Marry Me for Christmas, Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse) and Loretta Devine (UP’s Saving Westwood High, Grey’s Anatomy). Filmed in Atlanta, the movie was directed and executive produced by nationally-syndicated radio host/writer/producer/director Russ Parr (The Undershepherd, 35 and Ticking) and produced by Swirl Films. The script is by newcomer Kimberly Walker, the Honorable Mention Winner in last year’s UP Faith & Family Screenplay Competition at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Comeback Dad is the fourth film to be produced and air on UP as a direct result of that event.
Synopsis: Nima Babineaux (Tatyana Ali) looks like a woman who has it all – she is an accomplished pianist who runs her own music school and is engaged to Spence (Brad James), a successful engineer who adores her. But, in truth, she has never recovered from her alcoholic father, Othell (Charles Dutton), walking out on their family and it has made it hard for her to truly trust anyone. When Othell decides it is time to make amends and tries to reenter her life, Nima begins an emotional and eye-opening journey.
Review: First of all, this is not — as the title might suggest — an upbeat, frothy family comedy about an uptight dad who finally discovers what’s important in life when he reluctantly coaches his 11-year-old daughter’s soccer team. This is an adult family drama about adults and for adults. It also has some very profound things to say about the destructive desire we all sometimes have to self-righteously hold on to anger. There are some really powerful performances here, particularly by first Charles S. Dutton and Tatyana Ali as the emotionally scarred father and daughter stumbling their way back into a relationship. But the bench strength in the ensemble cast is also quite strong as is Kimberly Walker’s insightful and powerful script.
In fact, my primary problem with Comeback Dad (other than a rough scene transition or two and a conversation inside a moving car that seemed like somebody had yet to put something up on the green screen to simulate motion), is that the title fails to convey just how profound it is. It really is as good — and as artistically serious — as most independent movies released in theaters. Like all of UP’s films, the message here is a positive one but the pain of a family with lots of issues to settle isn’t sugarcoated. Seriously, UP is really upping its game here. This is Emmy-worthy stuff. And, BTW, Charles S. Dutton really does deserve to headline his own series.
As for that green screen issue, I’m guessing that it will be dealt with by broadcast. But that title is apparently here to stay.
Despite the title, Comeback Dad is strongly recommended.
Score 1 for The Giver. Scenes from the upcoming movie version of Lois Lowry’s 1993 YA novel The Giverhas received the music video treatment with scenes from the thought-provoking Weinstein Company/Walden Media film (due in theaters on August 15th) forming the backdrop for the OneRepublic song Ordinary Human. Check it out (h/t The Hollywood Reporter):
As for the story, here it as described by the Walden Media website: In an insular society known as The Community, a culture of “sameness” is embraced. Pain and suffering have been eradicated from daily life, along with any notion of individuality or choice. Members of the Community lead a seemingly perfect existence, unburdened by the harsh realities of the “real” world. A lone man among them has been designated to retain all memories of the way life once was. Now the time has come for that man to pass his knowledge to another. Brenton Thwaites, a relatively unknown (at least in the U.S.) young Australian actor), leads an all-star cast that includes Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift and Alexander Skarsgard.
Take my word for it. This one’s worth looking out for.
Moms’ Night In. The faith/family friendly comedy Moms’ Night Out (a film I found likable) debuts Sept. 2 on DVD and Blu-ray and DVD. So, now you can watch it at home. Loads of extras, of course. The film, directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin, stars Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, Rudy), Patricia Heaton (The Middle, Everybody Loves Raymond), Trace Adkins and the Courageous trio of Alex Kendrick, Robert Amaya and Kevin Downes.
Encourage one another and build each other up – 1 Thessalonians 5:11


A hydraulic jump is a phenomenon that occurs when a high-velocity liquid transitions to a region where the liquid slows. The fluid rises in height, turbulence increases, and air is entrained into the flow forming bubbles after the transition. Energy dissipation and higher rates of gas transfer also occur. This phenomenon is useful for engineering purposes such as energy dissipation and increasing oxygen concentration in water downstream of a dam. As with other problems in fluid flow, hydraulic jumps can be simulated with the use of high-performance computers.
In a recent paper, MSI Principal Investigators Professor John Gulliver (Civil, Environmental and Geo- Engineering, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory) and Associate Professor Lian Shen (Mechanical Engineering, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Associate Director for Research), along with Research Assistant Adam Witt, used computer modeling to create simulations of hydraulic jumps. Earlier simulations did not numerically simulate the process of bubble formation and experimental characterizations had to be input into the simulations. The authors have developed simulations that numerically predict the air-water flow characteristics of a hydraulic jump without this step. The paper was published in the International Journal of Multiphase Flow in June 2015. (Adam Witt, John Gulliver, and Lian Shen. 2015. Simulating Air Entrainment and Vortex Dynamics in a Hydraulic Jump. International Journal of Multiphase Flow 72:165-180. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmiltiphaseflow.2015.02.012.)
Professor Gulliver is currently using MSI resources for investigations into the infiltration of water that occurs at roadside drainage ditches with Professor John Nieber and for studies into turbulence close to a free surface. Professor Shen uses computational fluid dynamics to perform high-resolution simulations of wind and water wave flows. Dr. Witt was a student in Professor Gulliver’s MSI research group and is currently employed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Image Description: Visualization of the eddy structure in a hydraulic jump. Left: instantaneous vorticity contours through a 2D x–y plane down the center of the domain. Vorticity maxima inside a vorticity contour are indicated by A through F. Bubbles are represented by a volume fraction isosurface on γ = 0.95*. Right: a color contour map of vorticity contours through a 2D plane down the center of the domain. White areas indicate regions of high void fraction. Top and bottom rows are separated by 0.2 seconds.
* volume fraction of fluid, γ, indicates ratio of fluid to air in each computational cell
(Image, A Witt et al., Int J Multiphase Flow 72:165-180.)
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Today is Heartfelt Creation Wednesday and I have another card with the "My Guy" set. I am just having a blast with this stamp set. Be sure to stop by the Heartfelt Creation blog to see all the other DT creations as well. The girls have been Wowing me with their creations and I wouldn't want you to miss there creativity with this set.
Have you ever had an idea and started backwards....yep that's me. I have seen beautiful zipper flowers everywhere. They are even in the beading section at Michael's. They sell the zipper flowers to use in making headbands. So I went to Walmart the other day and picked up the longest zipper they had on the rack-it was 9". So Saturday while sitting in my craft room I decided to make the zipper flowers for my card. Well, I found some tutorials and I should have bought a 17" zipper...lol Any way I still like them even though I wish they were bigger. I need to go to JoAnn's and get me a nice long zipper!!!
Here's a close up of those zipper flowers. I have a box of these studs left over from my square dancing days-oh yeah you heard me right...lol I used to make all my own dresses and my husband matching shirts-we were a pair!!!
I thought I would also show you my images. The boots and hat and pocket were all colored with distress inks. Easy peasy!
Picked up this pretty flower charm on clearance at Michael's. Again I have another small stud in the lace in the pocket and the corners-just like a pair of jeans. Here is a list of products I used:
HCPC 3460 Morning On the Farm PreCut Set
HCPC 3457 Birch Tree PreCut Set
HCPC 3307 Jean/PocketBall Can PreCut Set
HCD 720 Western Broncos
HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border
HCD 717 Layered Scallope Posy Die
Other: Hemp 20lb Cord, Floral Charm, Gold Studs, 1 nine inch jean zipper, crystal stickles, Rangers Faded Jeans Distress Ink, Rangers Vintage Photo Distress Ink, White, Brown, Navy, Indigo, and Green card stock.
Thanks for visiting. I appreciate you stopping by. Be sure to stop by Friday for my other project I made for Heartfelt Creations. Tomorrow I will have a cute project for Cottage Cutz. See you soon.
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This is amazing! Love your flowers!
Oh wow! I've never seen the zipper flowers before! Absolutely amazing!!! Your card is wonderful!
These are FABULOUS details, Carol! You've aced the country/western theme with this card. Your zipper flowers are fabulous!
This is fabulous, Carol!!! Love the zipper flowers! I had a few issues with a short zipper myself recently LOL! Great details and love the punched BG.
Gorgeous card!! Love the 'denim' pocket... perfect for the western theme of the new collection. Now you need to post a pic of your square dancing days... or do a scrapbook page for HC!
This denim pocket is totally adorable, with the semi circle flourish on there. And so you sewed your own dresses for square dancing?? ANd your hubby's shirts?? You really are somethin', you know that? I wish we lived closer together!
This is an awesome card! I really like the colors that you used, and all the neat details, especially your Zipper flowers...
YEE HA, love your jean pocket card and those zipper flowers are so fun! Leave it to you to see something and come home and just make it up! Wonderful details on your card, LOVE IT!
Cool card, Carol! Wow! I love that you made your zipper flower. I bought some already made at Wal-Mart..lazy me.
The Punchiez would love to see a video of the square dancing. Now, that must have been fun.
wow what a gorgeous card carol this is fabulous.
the card above is a beautiful easter card.
This is totally amazing!!!! I love those zipper flowers that look kind of like hats - wow! This is one of the coolest western cards I have ever seen. I am so blown away by it!!!
From where you have bought these dies,your skills are impressive.
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You know, the best thing about tacos is that you can have them at any time during the day. Or better yet, you can have tacos for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With that in mind, Cactus Antigua recently started serving delicious eggs and chorizo tacos for breakfast topped a rich sauce and a side of cream and black bean.
If you’re craving tacos today, this weekend or any other day, head over to Cactus Antigua, located on 6a calle poniente No. 21. ¡Buen provecho!
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Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2018): The White House today released its long-anticipated “infrastructure package” that contains funding for a wide array of infrastructure projects with significant reliance on contributions from state, local, and private sources to achieve its overall investment goals.
The outline proposes a total federal funding level of $200 billion. By requiring significant local and state shares and encouraging private investment through expansion of existing financing mechanisms, the administration projects the resulting total infrastructure investment would be $1.5 trillion. Despite the call from a wide variety of organizations, associations, and others, the bill does not specifically contain any funding to help preserve the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, which will run short of funding starting sometime in 2020. Nor does the proposal contain a specific offset for the administration’s proposed funding.
The proposed funding is distributed through several new programs:
- $100 billion for the Infrastructure Incentives Program, with funding distributed by USDOT, EPA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Local and state share of funding would be at least 80%, with additional credit given to projects with a higher non-federal share and from state or local funding sources that were raised most recently.
- $50 billion for the Rural Infrastructure Project, $40 billion of which would be distributed as block grants by formula to states based on total mileage of rural roads and rural population. The remaining $10 billion would fund “rural performance grants” for states that have prepared comprehensive reports of rural infrastructure.
- $20 billion for Transformative Projects Fund to support innovative projects that would otherwise have a hard time attracting private capital. Would support three tracks of projects: demonstration projects (30% federal share), planning (50% federal share), and capital construction (80% federal share).
- $20 billion for Infrastructure Financing Programs, including $14B for existing financing programs (TIFIA, WIFIA, RRIF) and $6B for expansion of PABs.
- $10 billion for Federal Capital Financing Fund, a funding mechanism to address current issues with real property acquisition by federal agencies.
- Establishes the Interior Maintenance Fund, up to $18 billion to pay for capital and maintenance needs of public lands infrastructure. Funding is not included in $200 billion total, because it is drawn from additional revenues from mineral and energy development on federal lands and waters.
- Removing restrictions on tolling existing Interstates.
- Raising the cost threshold for designation of “major project” from $500 million to $1 billion.
- Allowing utility relocation in advance of NEPA review completion.
- Requires use of “value capture” for transit projects under New Starts.
- Applying FAST Act streamlining provisions to rail projects.
- Additional provisions regarding water infrastructure, VA facilities, brownfields rehabilitation, and Superfund cleanup.
- An extensive array of streamlining provisions intended to achieve the administration’s goal of reducing the length of time it takes for federal agencies to review and approve infrastructure projects, with a goal of two years.
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One in five children in rich countries lives in relative poverty, according to a UNICEF report published on June 15 that put the U.S. and New Zealand …
One in five children in rich countries lives in relative poverty, according to a UNICEF report published Thursday that put the US and New Zealand …
One in five children in rich countries lives in relative poverty, according to a UNICEF report published Thursday that put the U.S. and New Zealand …
When people think about New Zealand’s most famous son, Sir Edmund Hillary, they mostly think about the quiet Auckland bee-keeper who conquered Everest in 1953.
Of course, there’s much more to the man. He raised money for the Sherpa communities in Nepal that built schools, hospitals and much more. His commitment to the people of South Asia was also reflected in his successful term in the 1980s as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India.
As the most senior New Zealander in the management of the World Bank, I have come to appreciate Sir Edmund’s commitment to the people of South Asia and believe it shows how much New Zealand can offer the world. This will not only make the world a better place but can also help New Zealand too.
New Zealand has a long history of supporting its close neighbors in the Pacific, both in times of disaster and emergencies, and to help improve the lives of many thousands across the region.
On Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, we take a look at three key World Bank projects in the Pacific, and how New Zealand’s support has been integral to making them happen.
Papua New Guinea – Business Coalition for Women
Papua New Guinea’s Business Coalition for Women works with 59 companies (and counting) across PNG to highlight the value women bring to the workplace and to demonstrate how empowering women is not only the right thing to do; it’s smart business.
Set up as a joint initiative between the Governments of New Zealand, Australia and the International Finance Corporation (part of the World Bank Group), the coalition is already making great strides, with working groups set up to address gender-based violence, promote women for leadership positions, expand opportunities for women and develop workplace policies and practices that are helping to break down many of the barriers preventing women from furthering their careers in PNG’s business sector.
Kiribati – Pacific Aviation Investment Project
With 33 islands spread across 3.5 million km2 of ocean, Kiribati is one of the most remote countries on earth. This means safe and reliable air travel is absolutely essential to connect Kiribati to other Pacific Island countries, as well as to larger markets such as Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Air transport also provides critical emergency response for medical needs or natural disasters.
The government of New Zealand, together with the Governments of Australia, Kiribati and Taiwan, China, is supporting the Kiribati Aviation Investment Project. This project is financing the installation of navigational aids and communications equipment at Kiribati’s two international airports. Work is also being done on airport terminals, runway repairs and other safety, security and sustainability improvements, including four new fire trucks.
Vanuatu – Rural Electrification Project
Three-quarters of Vanuatu’s population lives in rural and remote areas, and very few have access to electricity through a grid network. Without grid access, families often use expensive diesel generators to get their electricity, and the Vanuatu Rural Electrification Project is working alongside the government to provide better access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity for the people of Vanuatu.
Through the project more than 87,000 people, and more than 2,200 community buildings, such as aid posts, clinics and community halls, will gain access to electricity. As part of the project over 1,000 ‘plug-and-play’ solar kits have already been supplied to communities in many of Vanuatu’s most remote areas. The second phase of this project is now also under preparation with an additional NZD5 million committed by the Government of New Zealand.
To learn more about these and other World Bank projects in the Pacific supported by New Zealand, Australia and other countries, visit www.worldbank.org/pacificislands, or follow us on Facebook for more stories and insights from across the Pacific Islands.
Daniel Schraad-Tischler, Senior Expert at Bertelsmann Stiftung where he heads the Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI) project, and Christof Schiller, project manager for the SGI project and associated Fellow at the Potsdam Center for Policy and Management. In the past two years, Australia’s viability for the future has dramatically decreased and its need for reform with regards to […]


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Disease pathogenesis, treatment effectiveness, and co-morbid burden among adult patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Sarpatwari, Ameet Vilas
University of Cambridge
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
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Sarpatwari, A. V. (2010). Disease pathogenesis, treatment effectiveness, and co-morbid burden among adult patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) (doctoral thesis).
Background Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease involving autoantibody-mediated platelet destruction, suboptimal platelet production, and T-cell-mediated platelet lysis. These processes cause a decreased peripheral blood platelet count (< 150 x 109/L), resulting in an increased susceptibility to bleeding events. While the course of primary ITP is often acute (< 6 months) among children, it is generally chronic in adults. Despite a marked increase in epidemiological research over the past decade, unresolved questions remain with regard to disease pathogenesis, treatment effectiveness, and co-morbid burden among adults with primary ITP. Objectives 1. To launch a registry for adults with primary ITP in the United Kingdom (UK) 2. To evaluate associations of candidate single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with primary ITP 3. To assess the effectiveness of 111In-labelled platelet studies in predicting outcomes from splenectomy 4. To document health-related lifestyle concerns among patients 5. To gauge the effectiveness of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication in elevating platelet counts 6. To characterise associations of primary ITP with both arterial and venous thromboembolic events (TEs) Data sources 1. The UK Adult ITP Registry (17 centres, 327 patients) 2. The UK Adult ITP Registry-affiliated, 111In-Labelled Platelet Study Database (117 centres, 256 patients) 3. The Wellcome Trust Case-Control Consortium (WTCCC) 1958 British Birth Cohort (3,000 individuals) 4. The General Practice Research Database (GPRD) (500+ centres, 4 million+ patients) 5. The UK ITP Support Association Health-Related Lifestyle Survey (790 patients) 6. Systematic reviews of published epidemiological studies Methods and Results SNP Study Caucasian patients from the UK Adult ITP Registry were gender-matched (1:3) with healthy controls from the WTCCC 1958 British Birth Cohort. Six functional candidate SNPs in cytokine or cytokine receptor genes were measured in cases and retrieved for controls from the European Genome-phenome Archive. Associations were evaluated using logistic regression models. A statistically significant per allele odds ratio (OR) of 1.34 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03- 1.75) was observed for TNFA -308 g>a, implicating increased disease susceptibility among carriers of the rare allele. 111In Study The effectiveness of autologous 111In-labelled platelet sequestration studies in predicting short (1-3 months), medium (6-12 months), and long-term (last follow-up) complete response (CR; count < 100 x 109/L) to splenectomy in patients with primary ITP was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression models. Significant adjusted (gender, age at splenectomy, and mean platelet lifespan) ORs were uncovered for short (7.47 [95% CI, 1.89-29.43], medium (4.85 [95% CI, 1.04-22.54]) and long-term (5.39 [95% CI, 1.34-21.65]) CR in patients with purely or predominantly splenic versus mixed or hepatic splenic platelet sequestration, highlighting the utility of platelet sequestration studies as an adjunct predictive tool prior to splenectomy. H. pylori Eradication Study A systematic literature review was conducted of studies evaluating the effects of H. pylori eradication on platelet count in patients with primary ITP. Twenty-five studies were identified, encompassing 696 evaluable patients. The weighted mean complete response (count > 100 x 109/L) and overall response (platelet count > 30 x 109/L) were 42.7% (95% CI, 31.8%-53.9%) and 50.3% (95% CI, 41.6%-59.0%), respectively. Observed responses were higher in countries with a higher prevalence of H. pylori infection and in patients with milder thrombocytopenia. These findings support the benefits of H. pylori detection and eradication in patients with primary ITP. Health-Related Lifestyle Study A 43-question, closed-field questionnaire was used to identify health-related lifestyle concerns among patient members of the UK Adult ITP Support Association. Completed surveys were returned by 790 (44.7%) members, with nearly one-third of adults reporting having an elective surgery delayed due to a low platelet count and experiencing difficulty in obtaining travel insurance. Notably, 12.5% of all patients reported “always” or “often” missing work or school due to fatigue. These results highlight several promising avenues for future health-related quality of life (HRQoL) research. Thromboembolic Event Studies Using the GPRD, 1,070 adults with primary ITP were matched (1:4) with 4,280 ITP-free controls by age, gender, practice, and observation time. Comparative risks of TEs were assessed using Cox proportional hazards models. Over a median time of 47.6 months (range: 3.0-192.5 months), adjusted hazard ratios of 1.58 (95% CI, 1.01-2.48) and 1.37 (95% CI, 0.94-2.00) were found for venous and arterial TEs, respectively. A similar investigation was conducted comparing age and sex-stratified incidence rates of TEs among patients in the UK Adult ITP Registry with population-based estimates for the general adult population, yielding significant standardised rate ratios of 2.43 (95% CI, 1.01-5.83) and 2.45 (95% CI, 1.48-4.06) for venous and arterial TEs, respectively. These results collectively highlight an increased risk of venous and arterial TEs in adults with primary ITP. Conclusions Primary ITP is a pro-inflammatory (i.e., TH-1-mediated), pro-thrombotic disease in adults. Available evidence supports testing for and eradication of H. pylori infection in patients with primary ITP and the utility of autologous 111Inlabelled platelet sequestration studies in identifying patients likely to respond to splenectomy. The development of a prospective, international registry will help assemble the sample sizes needed for promising further research, namely genome-wide disease association studies and investigations into the effects of the eradication of strain-specific H. pylori infection on platelet count, the precise relative risk of non-response to splenectomy in patients with mixed or hepatic platelet sequestration, and the associations of TEs with primary ITP in antiphospholipid antibody-negative.
Primary ITP, Epidemiology, Registry, Autoimmune
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A level results day: UK students see rise in confirmed university places this year with more accepted onto first choice course
In total, 358,860 people from across the UK have had places confirmed, up 2.9% on the same point last year, according to data published by the university admissions service.
The figures show that 34,310 international students from outside the European Union have been accepted (up 2%). Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on January 31 2020 acceptances from students within the EU have fallen by 15.2%, to 22,430.
A total of 415,600 students have a confirmed place on an undergraduate course in the UK. This is a 1.6% increase on results day last year.
Students have received a calculated grade for each subject after the Covid-19 outbreak led to exam cancellations.
Ucas figures also show that 316,730 of applicants from the UK have been accepted on to their first choice of course – up 2.7% on the same point in 2019.
The number of UK 18-year-olds taking up places has risen to 30.2%. This comes despite a 1.5% drop in the population of this age group in the UK.
So far, 4% of placed UK students are currently planning to defer starting their course, which is the same proportion as at this point last year.

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Following our 1-1 draw with Billericay on Saturday, Boardman & Herring take their squad of players to Essex for the replay of the FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying.
Hungerford will be missing Callum Willmoth who damaged his knee in a collision with Scott Rees on Saturday.
There will be a cash turnstile for away supporters, parking is priced at £5 however there is off road parking close by.
The winners of the tie will travel to National League North side Brackley Town who demolished Braintree Town 4-1 in Saturday's FA Cup clash.
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Testing the Waters for Possible VAT Hike
As federal government continues to contemplate ways to cover its increasing recurrent expenditure, the effect of tax burden on the citizens must be considered, writes Obinna Chima
The federal government recently gauged the willingness of citizens to accept an increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) in its quest to shore up its revenue.
Even though it appeared that the government has since backtracked following strong opposition to the move, proponents of the initiative insists that with the country’s swelling debt service and its low revenue generating profile, a VAT hike should be implemented.
Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, had early this year, said the government was considering tough measures to achieve higher revenue.
Ahmed, who revealed that the government was planning to introduce higher VAT and excise duties, only for carbonated drinks produced in Nigeria, for which the producers were not paying excise duties, stressed that the government needed to do more to achieve higher revenue.
“Peer comparison on our ability to convert Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to revenue for capital and social investment key drivers of sustainable economic growth -show that we have a lot to do to catch up.
“Nigeria must mobilise significant resources to invest in human capital development and critical infrastructure.
“Indeed, some reforms will be tough, but it must be done if we will look at the facts and be frank to ourselves. Given the low revenue to GDP ratio (currently at about seven per cent), we must pursue optimal revenue generation,” she had explained.
But it was Minister for Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma and the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Babatunde Fowler, who during an interactive session with the National Assembly, disclosed the intention of the federal government to raise the VAT rate up, to enable government fund the new minimum wage of N30,000.
However, the FIRS subsequently clarified that the intention was to increase compliance rate and not tax rates, even though the agency advised Nigerians to be ready for a VAT rate increase by the end of this year.
Afterwards, the pronouncement by the government officials attract debate. While some believe that in order to boost government’s revenue, there is need for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s tax system, which should include a hike in the VAT, some argue that expanding the tax net is the way to go. According to those who were against the move, a hike in VAT would worsen the poverty situation in the country.
Potentially, an increase of about 50 per cent would raise the current standard VAT rate of five per cent to 7.5 per cent.
The average VAT collection in the past six years is about N900 billion. The revenue is shared 15 per cent to the federal government, 50 per cent to states and 35 per cent local governments net of four per cent cost of collection to FIRS.
The federal government had in January this year unveiled a Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative (SRGI) for sustainable revenue generation in various sectors of the economy, part of which was to increase the VAT.
Ahmed, had said the implementation of the initiative would significantly boost the federal government revenue outlook in the months and years ahead.
According to the minister, Nigeria’s low revenue generation capabilities had been an enduring challenge to past and present governments.
No to VAT Hike
To the Tax Leader, PwC, Taiwo Oyedele, PwC, if VAT rate is increased by 50 per cent, all things being equal, the country would generate on average an additional N450 billion annually. And less four per cent cost of collection to FIRS, all the 36 states would get N18 billion per month translating to an average of N500 million per state.
According to him, since Lagos, Federal Capital Territory, Rivers, Kano and Kaduna generate 87 per cent of VAT revenue, they also share a big chunk of VAT revenue, meaning that the financially disadvantaged states would get much less than N500 million monthly.
“Unfortunately, all things are never equal especially when it comes to tax. An increase in VAT rate will inevitably impact on consumption and VAT compliance. The combined effect will reduce the expected revenue.
“Beyond the revenue impact, there will be other unintended consequences including higher inflation, interest rate hike, more unemployment and people will generally become poorer.
Furthermore, he noted that without a VAT registration threshold and zero rating of basic consumption, it would increase the burden on the poor and SMEs contrary to the 2017 National Tax Policy.
Therefore, Oyedele advised that rather than raising VAT, Nigeria would make twice as much from VAT at current rate by reforming the law, expanding the net and ensuring a robust administration rather than by increasing rate.
“This should include a review of VAT waivers, better policing of the border to improve import VAT collection, framework for VAT on imported services and digital economy.
“Contemplating an increase in VAT rate now is bad timing and inconsistent with current economic reality. In any case the likely increase in revenue will not be sufficient to pay the new minimum wage,” he said.
Also, analysts at FSDH Merchant Bank Limited, stated that the federal government could earn more revenue from VAT by developing strategies to increase household consumption and increase compliance.
According to the FSDH, consumption data and revenue from VAT in the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) showed that the ratio of VAT revenue to household consumption averaged 1.07 per cent between 2014 and 2018, with the highest of 1.15 per cent recorded in 2014.
This, it stated was significantly lower than the actual VAT rate of five per cent.
Head of Research at FSDH Merchant Bank, Ayodele Akinwunmi, pointed out that it was important to note that some household consumption items are exempted from VAT.
Therefore, the ratio of VAT revenue to household that government may not necessarily be equal to the VAT rate of five per cent.
The products and services exempted from VAT include all medical and pharmaceutical products and services, basic food items, baby products, books and educational materials and all exported products and services
“However, FSDH Research believes government can raise the ratio to 2.5 per cent with appropriate measures in place,” Akinwunmi explained.
He, however, said low VAT revenue could be linked to the large informal sector in Nigeria whose VAT is difficult to capture; non-remittance of VAT collected by certain collection agents and weak consumption in Nigeria
“If the consumption grows and the ratio of VAT revenue to GDP increases to 2.5 per cent from 2019 through 2023, government may be able raise VAT revenue from N1.09 trillion in 2018 to N3.47 trillion in 2023,” he added.
Also, a Port Harcourt-based oil and gas operator, Mr Adamu Mutairu, said a hike in the VAT would not only be counterproductive, but would further impoverish Nigerians, lead to an increase in the cost of goods and services and intensify inflationary pressure.
He said it was already bad enough that difficult business climate resulting from election anxiety, insecurity and hostile government policies among others have continued to hamper the growth of businesses.
“For me, it is necessary that any attempt at VAT increment must take into consideration the difficult times in the country’s economy.
“It is apparent on the need for the FIRS to redouble its efforts to ensure that more people are widely captured into the VAT net in order to boost the nation’s revenues. “Obviously, lots of people and corporate entities in the country are not paying VAT following the inability of the FIRS to aptly capture such individuals or corporate entities, furthermore others are paying taxes without VAT due to reduced compliance,” he added.
He also said increasing VAT was an indirect way of inflicting pains and sending the wrong signals to Nigerians few days after the re-election of the president.
“If VAT is increased without a corresponding decrease in Corporate Income Tax, it would additionally build the cost of goods and services, intensify inflationary anxiety, depress stocks’ price and increase transactions cost in the country,” he added.
He urged the federal government to continue to sensitise and encourage Nigerians to cultivate the culture of paying taxes by ensuring fair implementation policy and effective utilisation of resources.
He said there was need for the federal government to take deliberate steps to enhance and expand its revenue base, but not one that will impoverish the people and pitch them against the government.
Also, a former Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, warned the federal government against increasing the VAT, saying doing so would reduce people’s purchasing power and further slowdown the economy.
According to Tinubu, the timing would also be wrong, advising the government that instead of increasing VAT, it should rather broaden the scope of tax collection with a view to making more people pay and thus put paid to any planned increase in VAT rate.
“Let’s widen the tax net. Those who are not paying now, even if it is inclusive of Bola Tinubu, let the net get bigger and take more taxes and that is what we must do in the country instead of additional layer in taxes,” he advised.
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To Prof. Akpan Ekpo, who is the Executive Chairman, Foundation for Economic Research and Training, there is need to bring in more people into the tax net.
According to Ekpo, a lot of wealthy Nigerians don’t pay tax.
“You have to bring them into the tax net, then you have to tax luxury goods heavily. For example, if you go to Abuja and Lagos airports, the number of private jets that you see, they should pay tax.
“Thirdly, people will not like to hear this, our VAT rate is the lowest in the world. If you tinker with VAT to even 6.5 per cent, that will generate a lot of revenue. Right now, the government needs liquidity to do a lot of things.
“But there is a limit to taxation, you have to have service delivery, I pay tax because I get service. If people are not happy about the service delivery they will not pay tax, except those who are working and they don’t have a choice,” he added.
Also, Proshare, an online financial information service hub, stated in a recent report that if the country is to reduce unemployment and stimulate economic growth, the federal government has to take bold steps which includes raising the VAT.
While the report stressed that in times of slow growth, economists would typically not prescribe raising taxes, it noted that since Nigeria currently has the lowest VAT in West Africa at five per cent, the government could be bold to increase the tax by at least 200 basis points, pushing the rate up by two per cent.
It advised that if implemented, the government should therefore concentrate the additional revenue in infrastructural development that helps to drop the cost of doing business and citizen transactions to create headroom for consumption which would spur business growth.
This, over a period of 36 months, it stated, could reduce the cost of distribution of goods and services, thereby resulting in massive savings in logistics costs which could turn up as major improvements in corporate bottom lines and additional tax income; successfully closing the revenue-expenditure gap.
“It’s all about productivity enhancement and not hand-outs to the most vulnerable in the society the way it is done.
“You protect the most vulnerable by establishing public safety nets such as unemployment benefits, health services, state subsidised housing etc – all of which has to be paid for from the increase in productivity (translating to tax revenues), plugging of leakages through system/process improvements and adjusting the fiscal regime of taxes of tariffs to spur growth in the short term which will be clawed back to attain near equilibrium (illusory to get an optimum) as progress is attained,” the report stated.
Clearly, Nigeria is facing a major challenge in terms of revenue mobilisation and debt service and must take urgent steps to enhance its revenue. Indeed, there is need for a comprehensive tax reform in the country.
However, considering the ongoing debate on the VAT, analysts have suggested that measures such as leverage existing associations/ecosystems in the informal sector to encourage and aid in VAT collection and remittance to government; continue to work with the deferent operators in the financial industry to increase financial inclusion and reduce informal sector of the economy; enforcement of appropriate sanctions on any agent who defaults in VAT collections and remittances; organise sensitisation programs for collections agents to educate them on their roles in VAT collections and remittances and deploying technology to capture VAT payers and give them incentives at the end of a fiscal year, should be adopted to enhance tax revenue in the country.
Others include the deployment of technology to capture the collection agents and to give them collection incentives at the end of the fiscal year.
The efforts to increase VAT compliance and block leakages may increase VAT revenue by N8.25 trillion between 2019 and 2023 without increasing the VAT tax rate from five per cent, they noted.
On its part, the FSDH Merchant Bank recommends the sale of government assets that are not currently profitable and are draining government’s meagre resources. This, the firm noted would generate income for the government in the short-term and save income for the government in the medium to long-term.


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The NEPSE index closed at 2,544.94 today after gaining a minimal 1.55 points from last trading day’s closing. The index had lost 3.66 points yesterday.
The index opened at 2,542.66 today and made the intraday high at 2,566.29. While it went as low as 2,538.44, it ultimately closed at 2,544.94. This has led to the formation of a small body candle on the candlestick chart, indicating a balance, perhaps confusion, in bullish and bearish sentiment.
230 scrips traded hands via 40,130 transactions. Furthermore, a total of 5,315,292 shares exchanged hands amounting to Rs. 2.6 Arba in the turnover amount. This is higher than yesterday’s turnover of Rs. 2.493 Arba.
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If you’re wondering whether you can substitute self rising flour for all purpose flour in recipes, the answer is “yes.” When used in baking, it can substitute for all-purpose flour in many recipes. However, there are some things to keep in mind before making the switch. For starters, you should check the shelf-life of self-rising flour and the flavor of your baked goods.
Self-rising flour is a type of flour that contains added salt and baking powder to make it rise. Use self-rising flour only in recipes that call for it. If the recipe does not call for it, use all-purpose flour instead. To make self-rising flour, mix one teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Store it in an airtight container.
Self-rising flour contains double the leavening power of regular all-purpose flour. However, it will need adjustments to your recipe. For instance, if you are substituting a cake recipe for a loaf of bread, you will need to replace a cup of all-purpose flour with one and a half teaspoons of self-rising flour. Also, you can substitute self-rising flour with one-third cup of all-purpose flour plus one tablespoon of vinegar or molasses. Another option is to replace self-rising flour with another ingredient that you prefer, such as sugar or chocolate chips.
Self-rising flour can be purchased in the grocery store or by using an online retailer. It is a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and yeast. When combined with yeast, self-rising flour will produce voluminous baked goods. This type of flour is best for making pancakes, muffins, and cookies. In addition, it contains 8.5 percent protein and develops less gluten compared to ordinary flour, yielding a softer, more tender product.
A gluten-free flour blend can also be substituted for self-rising flour. This will eliminate any guesswork involved when using a flour substitute and will ensure consistency in your recipe. Some of these flour blends will mimic all-purpose flour, and others will require a leavening agent.
Although self-rising flour is widely used in baking, it isn’t a great substitute for all-purpose flour. In fact, it won’t work in all baked goods. Self-rising flour is typically made of soft wheat, which has less protein than hard wheat. In comparison, all-purpose flour contains 10 to 12 percent protein. Therefore, self-rising flour may result in a slightly more tender cake or biscuit.
Self-rising flour is a form of refined white flour that has been stripped of its bran and germ. This method increases the shelf-life of the flour, while reducing the fiber content. It also reduces the number of phytochemicals and unsaturated fats.
If you use self-rising flour in your baking recipes, you’ll find that the final product will be lighter and more tender. Self-rising flour is a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt that creates a complex chemical reaction that causes baked goods to rise. It has about 8.5 percent protein and a lower gluten content than all-purpose flour, making it ideal for muffins and pancakes.
Self-rising flour isn’t always readily available, but you can make it yourself using all-purpose flour. To make it at home, you’ll need baking powder, salt, and a pinch of sugar. This mixture will make a slurry of flour that can be stored in your pantry.
However, using self-rising flour in baking recipes should only be done in recipes that call for it. Self-rising flour is best suited for quick breads such as American biscuits, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and quick loaf breads. Its ‘rising’ effect comes from the chemical leavening agents it contains.
If you’re making a pancake recipe, you’ll have to make a few adjustments. Instead of using 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder per cup of flour, you should substitute self-rising flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. You’ll have a similar batter, although self-rising flour breads might be slightly flatter.
The substitution of self-rising flour for all purpose flour may require trial and error. Depending on the recipe, you may need to add more baking powder or salt. Generally, it is recommended to add at least one and a half teaspoons of baking powder per cup of all-purpose flour.
Another benefit of using self-rising flour is that it doesn’t need additional salt or baking powder. This makes it an ideal alternative to all-purpose flour for baking your favorite baked goods faster. Another benefit of using self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour is that it contains less gluten. Compared to all-purpose flour, it produces more tender baked goods.
Self-rising flour can be prepared in large batches and stored in an airtight container for later use. However, it is best to whisk the flour before each use.
Shelf life of self-rising flour
If you are unsure of the shelf life of self-rising flour, you should know that it is about six months in the pantry. However, if you store the flour in the refrigerator or freezer, you can prolong its use for up to a year. Nevertheless, it’s best to check the flour regularly to make sure that it is not expired or contaminated.
You can test the shelf life of self-rising flour by making a soft dough with the product. Let it rest for five minutes and then press a finger into it. If the dough springs back when squeezed, then it has a good shelf life. Otherwise, it has a short shelf life and should be replaced.
If you want to make cookies, muffins, and other baked goods without adding any extra leavening ingredients, try using self-rising flour. You can use this flour to make quick breads, biscuits, and pancakes. This type of flour is great for diabetics because it’s high in carbohydrates without adding additional sugars.
If you want to prolong the shelf life of self-rising flour, you should store it in an airtight container. This will keep moisture out, and prevent odors from affecting the flour. If you can’t find airtight containers, you can keep the flour in a resealable plastic bag. Make sure the bag is double-bagged to ensure that the flour stays protected against moisture.
Self-rising flour has a shelf life of about two years. It will lose some of its potency after that date, but it will still work in most recipes. However, it will not taste the same as fresh flour. However, if it’s stored correctly, it can last for six months.
While it is not harmful to consume expired flour, you should still start with fresh flour before making baked goods. Expired flour may contain mycotoxins, which are dangerous if consumed in large amounts. When buying flour, make sure to check the expiration date to make sure it’s still safe for baking.
The shelf life of self-rising flour can be extended with the use of airtight containers and mylar bags. Flour that’s stored in an airtight container can last for at least a year. If you don’t plan on using it immediately, store it in the refrigerator and it will keep for longer than six months.
Flavor of baked goods made with self-rising flour
Self-rising flour is a type of all-purpose flour that contains leavening agents that help baked goods rise correctly. It was developed in the mid-1800s by English baker Henry Jones. This flour is a good option for quick breads, biscuits, pancakes, and other baked goods that don’t need to rise as much. It is also often used in cake recipes.
Self-rising flour is made by mixing regular flour with baking powder and salt. The baking powder makes the batter or dough rise by giving off gas bubbles, which are then released into the baked good. While this type of flour can be used in all types of baked goods, it’s most commonly used in biscuits and scones. Other types of baked goods made with this type of flour include beer bread, cakes, and pies.
Self-rising flour is an all-purpose white flour that is combined with baking powder and salt to provide a rising agent. This flour is popular with bakers, especially southerners. It is great for quick breads, pancakes, and golden biscuits. However, it has its limitations and should be used only for certain recipes. The key to successful baking is finding the right combination of ingredients.
Self-rising flour contains a significant amount of gluten. Gluten affects the small intestine and can cause the immune system to produce antibodies that attack the villi, which are crucial for absorbing nutrients. Unlike whole wheat flour, self-rising flour does not have this problem.
Self-rising flour is available in most supermarkets. Brands that use this flour include Gold Medal, White Lily, and Pillsbury. Some even have gluten-free versions. However, when using this flour, make sure that you use the proper measurements to ensure the best results.
Several self-rising flour varieties contain low-protein soft wheat flour. These flours provide a tender crumb and super-light texture. You can substitute self-rising flour with all-purpose flour or plain cake flour if you don’t have self-rising flour on hand.


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The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday formally inducted the Rafale aircraft into its 101 Squadron at the Air Force Station in Hasimara under the Eastern Air Command (EAC).
Hasimara in West Bengal earlier had a MiG 27 Squadron that has now been decommissioned. It is a strategic base for Indian Air Force operations because of its proximity to Bhutan.
The Chumbi Valley, where lies a tri-junction between India, Bhutan and China, is close to Doklam where a standoff took place in 2017. The tri-junction has been a matter of concern for all three nations.
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria said that the induction of Rafale had been carefully planned at Hasimara, keeping in mind the importance of strengthening IAF’s capability in the eastern sector.
He was referring to the threat from China in the region. India and China are engaged in a border dispute for the last one-and-a-half years and talks are on at the diplomatic and military levels to lower the tension and resolve the issue.
Recalling the glorious history of 101 Squadron, which has been bestowed with the title ‘Falcons of Chamb and Akhnoor’, Bhadauria urged the air warriors to combine their zeal and commitment with the unmatched potential of the newly inducted platform.
He said that he had no doubt that the Squadron would dominate whenever and wherever required, and ensure that the adversary would always be intimidated by their sheer presence.
101 Squadron is the second IAF Squadron to be equipped with Rafale aircraft. The Squadron was formed on May 1, 1949, at Palam and has operated Harvard, Spitfire, Vampire, Su-7 and MiG-21M aircraft in the past. The glorious history of this Squadron includes active participation in the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars.
The first squadron was raised in Ambala after the first batch of five Rafale aircraft landed on July 29, 2020. These aircraft were inducted into the 17 Golden Arrows Squadron at the Ambala Air Base on September 10.
India had inked an inter-governmental agreement with France in September 2016 for the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 58,000 crore.
Rafale is a 4.5 generation aircraft and has the latest weapons, superior sensors and fully integrated architecture. It is an omni-role aircraft which means it can carry out at least four missions in one sortie.
The fighter aircraft are equipped with HAMMER missiles. They will also be armed with beyond visual range missiles like Meteor, SCALP and MICA, increasing their ability to take on incoming targets from a distance.


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Capturing the Aurora Borealis
He tackled Nor'easters in Atlantic Canada and snowsqualls in Ontario. He went dogsledding in the Prairies and investigated avalanches in British Columbia.
Still, it took an 8,000 km road trip for Stormhunter Mark Robinson to truly find winter. Turns out, he found it in the north. The far, far north.
"We made it to the Arctic Circle!" Robinson exclaimed to The Weather Network on Thursday. "This is winter. We definitely got winter."
Robinson and his Stormhunting partner, George Kourounis, haven't been in northern Canada long, but they have already seen some of the area's most amazing sights. A personal favourite for them was the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.
"Seeing the Aurora Borealis was absolutely one of the most incredible things I've ever seen," recalls Robinson. "They went crazy that night. They were dancing and moving with green and purple colours. I was just standing there with my jaw on the floor, watching the unbelievable display."
Another highlight for Robinson and Kourounis on their Stormhunting adventure to the north has been driving along the Dempster Highway from Dawson City to Tuktoyaktuk.
"I'm not sure what I was expecting on the Dempster Highway. but we've had incredible views of the mountains and snow whipping across roads. It's one of the most beautiful places I've seen, and I've seen a lot of Canada now."
Mark Robinson and George Kourounis arrive at the Arctic Circle
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' back in January. While Robinson and Kourounis encountered some snowy weather in the eastern half of the country, they were surprised at what they saw, and felt, in the west.
"What were hoping for as we came across the country was to get a good taste of the Canadian winter," says Robinson. "I came out to the Prairies imagining it would be nasty cold, only to find pretty much T-shirt weather!"
They continued their journey into the Rocky Mountains before heading to northern Canada. Still, that part of the road trip has had its challenges as well.
"We made it to the Arctic Circle, and then got turned around," laughs Robinson. "They closed the highway and we could not see a thing. It was a white on white blizzard."
Despite finding a severe lack of winter in some parts of Canada this year, Robinson says people will enjoy the next few installations of 'Stormhunters.'
"We're talking adventures with ice roads, dogsledding and some of the coldest temperatures on earth," he says. "I finally found winter! The roads closing, the temperatures dropping, the winds blowing and the snow flying? Yes, this is winter."
Be sure to tune into The Weather Network on TV to catch the Storm Hunter's search for winter. The program will begin airing on Friday, February 24 at 8:33 am ET.

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TAKE ACTION: Support Libyan Women!
Join V-Day and make your voice heard through the Women4Libya online petition for greater representation of Libyan women in future governmental institutions. Women 4 Libya representative and activist Farah Abushwesha explains:
This has been a momentous year. Libya has proved to the world that the power of its people can topple regimes. We need to ensure that the spirit in which the revolution is not lost. Now more than ever we need to unite and join all women networks together, so that we have a country that can inspire the world with a balanced government constituting fair proportions of youth, men, women, minorities deciding on issues that affect all across Libya. Please spend a little time sharing and signing this petition being circulated by Women 4 Libya, an initiative instigated by the LCSO (Libyan Civil Society Organisation) that focuses on bringing to light the voices of the Libyan Women and ensuring their inclusion in the reconciliation process and within the political, social and economical sectors of society. The lack of presence of Libyan women in the public domain remains one of the most challenging aspects facing the future of a new Libya. To exclude women in the national reconciliation and rebuilding process is to exclude a vital force in the reconstruction of a stable, representative and democratic Libya.
Libyan women are shocked that the proposed election laws give just a 10% quota for women in the 200-member assembly. The 8 Member Election Commission are all male. There is only a 14-day consultation period for the election rules. So we have a few days to get the numbers up. There was international support for UNSCR 1976 to liberate Libya. It was partly for a future of democracy, human rights and economic equality for all. Is it to be democracy, human rights and equality for half the population - men?
Please sign the petition by THIS Thursday, January 12th!
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DON'T MISS EVE FROM CONGO! Eve Live Tweeting from City of Joy in Congo!
Eve will be traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) late this week. She will be live tweeting from the City of Joy as we gear up for the first graduation on Saturday, January 28th!
City of Joy is a revolutionary community for women survivors of gender violence in Bukavu, DRC, providing up to 180 Congolese women a year with an opportunity to benefit from group therapy; self-defense training; comprehensive sexuality education (covering HIV/AIDS, family planning); economic empowerment; storytelling; dance; theater; ecology and horticulture. Created from their vision, Congolese women run, operate and direct City of Joy themselves.
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V-VICTORY - FBI Updates its Definition of Rape
On January 6, FBI Director Robert Mueller gave final approval to expand the FBI's more than eight-decade-old definition of rape to count men as victims for the first time and to drop the requirement that victims must have physically resisted their attackers. Since 1929, the FBI has defined rape as the "carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will." The revised definition covers any gender or victim or attacker and includes instances in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of the influence of drugs or alcohol or because of age. This is a major policy change and will dramatically impact the way rape is tracked and reported nationwide.
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Michael Haykin coming to JPBC in October 2007
We just got confirmation yesterday that Michael Haykin, Principal of the Toronto Baptist Seminary and noted Baptist church historian, will be coming to JPBC October 5-6, 2007 (Friday-Saturday). Dr. Haykin will be one of the plenary speakers for the annual Evangelical Forum meeting which will be hosted at JPBC. More details TBA as the date approaches.


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Arnold Schwarzenegger is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian-born star started weightlifting at the age of 15 and has won the Mr. Olympia title several times. After retiring from bodybuilding, he gained huge fame as a Hollywood action star. Fans know him mainly from his iconic role in the Terminator films in the late 1900s. During this amazing life journey, he made many friends who still stay with him.
One of these people is Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic decathlon champion who won a gold medal. They became friends when they were both the most successful athletes in the world. More than 40 years have passed, but their friendship has remained the same. Do you remember the time when this duo shared wonderful moments of friendship on social networks?
Arnold Schwarzenegger once shot a cute video with Caitlyn Jenner
About six years ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger noticed his longtime girlfriend Caitlyn Jenner at an event. The dynamic duo shook hands and took to Snapchat to reminisce about the time when they were best friends. In the video, the 75-year-old star greeted her old friend.
“An Olympic champion, a very good friend and a wonderful person, we have a great time chatting,” the Predator star said. Moreover, the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star smiled and said, “(We’re going back) 40 years ago.”
Arnold and Jenner have known each other since they were both bright stars in the world of athletes. However, even today they are great friends, and according to reports, both have political ambitions. The “Running Man” star was the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
As for Caitlyn Jenner, she replaced Gavin Newsom in the California gubernatorial election last year. Unfortunately, she did not come out as the winner and scored only one percent of the votes. During the election, Schwarzenegger advised his friend that only a clear vision can make anyone win this battle.
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La Jolla, California
Deadline: June 30
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns to the scenic seaside village of La Jolla, once known as the artist colony by the sea. This two-day juried art show and fundraiser has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the most prestigious art & wine festivals in Southern California. The festival is free and open to the public, attracting over 30,000 visitors. Today, La Jolla is the embodiment of luxury, style and class. The chic allure draws art lovers from around the globe.
The festival features over 150 select artists from across the country and offers something special for everyone, including a silent auction, roving entertain-ment, a gourmet marketplace, a lively family art center and a wine and beer garden which will include premier wineries, in addition to San Diego's top breweries.
New this year: We have expanded to cover over 2 miles through the heart of La Jolla Village. The popular wine & beer garden will re-open after the Festival for an exciting after-hours fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer research. The night-time event draws even larger crowds to the festival in the late afternoon.
Marketing: The Festival is marketed primarily to Southern California and Arizona but attracts travelers from around the world. Marketing includes radio, newspaper and magazine print ads, as well as an aggressive email and online marketing program. Targeted ads are placed in art publications to attract the serious art buying community.
Application fee: $25
Contact Person: Mackenzie Foote, (760)207-1606


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|Número de publicación||US5906766 A|
|Tipo de publicación||Concesión|
|Número de solicitud||US 09/017,490|
|Fecha de publicación||25 May 1999|
|Fecha de presentación||2 Feb 1998|
|Fecha de prioridad||3 Jul 1996|
|También publicado como||DE19725840A1, US5750970|
|Número de publicación||017490, 09017490, US 5906766 A, US 5906766A, US-A-5906766, US5906766 A, US5906766A|
|Inventores||Kimberly Ann Chaffin|
|Cesionario original||Ford Global Technologies, Inc.|
|Exportar cita||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Citas de patentes (9), Citada por (8), Clasificaciones (35), Eventos legales (4)|
|Enlaces externos: USPTO, Cesión de USPTO, Espacenet|
This is a Divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 08/676,601, filed Jul. 3, 1996 U.S. Pat. No. 5,750,970.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method of dielectrically heating an adhesive. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of monitoring the state of cure in a dielectrically heatable adhesive.
2. Description of the Related Art
It is known to dielectrically heat an adhesive between two electrodes. A radio frequency (RF) electric field is created by an RF generator. The RF field causes polar and ionic molecules within the adhesive to oscillate and create heat within the adhesive. The method of dielectrically heating an adhesive is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,277,737, and is incorporated herein by reference. Heretofore, the amount of dielectric heating has either been analytically calculated based on known formulas and properties of the materials being heated, or determined by experimentation. Process variables, including the exact composition of the dielectrically heatable adhesive, thickness of the adhesive layer, the dielectric constant of the members being joined, and environmental factors such as ambient temperature and humidity all influence the rate of dielectric heating. These process variables have not been accounted for in prior devices.
The amount of dielectric heating is directly related to the state of cure of the adhesive. This state of cure determines the amount of dielectric heating required to achieve a desired bond strength. It has previously been known to measure the plate current between the two electrodes to estimate the state of cure of the adhesive. The plate current measurement is an estimation of the average state of cure of the entire bond line. It does not measure the state of cure of a particular area. Sections that have less adhesive, or that are more susceptible to dielectric heating are averaged into the plate current measurement. These areas may experience over or under heating.
It is also known to embed a fiber optic temperature sensor within the adhesive to continuously monitor its temperature. Contact temperature measurements such as the photo optic method described require access to the adhesive through an apature in the part and very expensive and delicate instruments. This temperature measurement process is generally only suitable for experimental or developmental purposes. The temperature sensor often is damaged or trapped in the adhesive.
It is desirable to measure the adhesive temperature without contacting the adhesive or the members to be bonded. It is further desirable to measure the temperature at any point along the mating surfaces between the members. These and other advantages, features and objects of the present invention will be more fully described in the following specifications with reference to the attached drawing.
The present invention relates to a method of heating an adhesive comprising the steps of placing a dielectrically heatable adhesive between first and second members. A high frequency electric field is applied between the first and second members sufficient to dielectrically heat the adhesive. The surface temperature of the first member is measured in the vicinity near the adhesive. The electric field is removed after the measured temperature reaches a predefined amount. The invention anticipates measuring the infrared radiation emitted from the surface of the first member and is measured with an infrared detector. A controller receives the measured infrared radiation and compares it to stored values. After the measured temperature reaches a predefined amount or amounts, the controller sends a signal to an RF generator to remove the electric fields.
The present invention also teaches an apparatus for heating a dielectrically heatable adhesive placed between first and second members. The fist and second members are made from a material having a lower dielectric loss than the adhesive and is relatively insensitive to dielectric heating. The apparatus comprises two or more electrodes overlying mating surfaces of the first and second members. The high frequency RF generator connected between the first and second electrodes applies an electric field of sufficient intensity to dielectrically heat the adhesive. The adhesive heats the first and second members by radiant heating. A temperature measuring means measures the surface temperature of the first or second member near the mating surfaces. A controller receives the signal from the measuring means and compares it to a predefined amount and sends a signal to the RF generator to remove the electric field when the measured temperature reaches the predefined amount. After the adhesive is sufficiently cured, the first and second members are joined and the part is removed from the apparatus.
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an apparatus for dielectrically heating an adhesive.
The present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1. An apparatus 10 receives the members to be joined. Apparatus 10 comprises two electrodes 12, 14. The electrodes 12, 14 are usually made from a conductive material such as aluminum and are connected between an RF generator 16. The electrodes 12, 14 are moveable between an open and a closed position (shown in the closed position). When placed in the open position, the electrodes 12, 14 receive two members 18, 20. When mounted vertically, additional vacuums or pins (not shown) may be useful in retaining the member 18 within the electrode 12. Mating surfaces of the members 18, 20 are generally in the form of a U-shaped channel. The U-shaped channel forms a cavity 22 that receives a dielectrically heatable adhesive 24. The dielectrically heatable adhesive 24 is dispensed between the mating surfaces of the members 18, 20. Suitable adhesives, RF generators and electric fields are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,277,737 which has been previously incorporated herein by reference.
The generator 16 applies an RF electric field between the electrodes 12, 14. The electrode 12 operates as the antenna and the electrode 14 functions as the receiver. The RF electric field causes the dielectrically heatable thermoset adhesive 24 to heat. The elevated temperature of the adhesive 24 accelerates a cross-linking reaction and causes the adhesive to cure. Other types of thermoplastic adhesives do not cross-link but merely become tacky when heated and may be used with the present invention. Examples of suitable thermoplastic adhesives are described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/544,081 and incorporated herein by reference. The members 18 and 20 have a lower dielectric loss than the adhesive and are relatively less sensitive to dielectric heating than the adhesive 24. Consequently, most of the heating occurs within the adhesive 24 and is transmitted by conductive heating to the members 18, 20. The temperature increase of the adhesive 26 is transmitted through the member 20 to the surfaces 26 and 28. Infrared (IR) detectors 30, 32 are placed near the surfaces 28, 26 respectively. Suitable infrared temperature detectors are commercially available. Of the commercially available IR detectors suitable for the present invention, the model M67/M65S manufactured by Mikron may be used.
To focus on the small area adjacent the bond line, the image viewing area may be reduced by means of a lens which focuses on a smaller portion of surface area (not shown). By means of external lenses, the focal area may be reduced to 0.25 inches in diameter. The IR sensor takes temperature measurements in an area in the bond line with uniform thickness, thereby reducing the effects of heat transfer from the adhesive to the surface 28. The detectors 30, 32 do not contact the surfaces 28, 26 and receive IR energy radiated from the surfaces 26, 28. A detector 30 is located within a passage 31 of the electrode 12 to measure the radiated infrared energy from the surface 28. Placing the detector 30 within the electrode 12 may cause small discontinuities within the electric field but because the size of the detector 30 is sufficiently small, these discontinuities do not significantly effect the uniform heating of the RF field. The radiated infrared energy corresponds to the temperature of the adhesive 24. Detectors 30, 32 send the measured IR energy signal to controller 34. Controller 34 has stored within it predetermined amounts of IR signals that correspond to cured or melted adhesive measurements. When the signals received from the IR detectors 30, 32 reach predefined amounts, controller 34 signals RF generator 16 to remove the RF field. These predefined amounts are usually derived from analytical calculations or prior contact measures for desired adhesive temperatures. The predefined amounts may be a single temperature reading in a critical area, or a series of temperature readings corresponding to a desired adhesive heating curve. The heating curve could tailor the heating process to include time and temperature measurements for different areas along the bond line.
The rate of RF heating in the adhesive 24 varies with the formulation of the adhesive, the intensity the RF field, the dielectric loss factors of members 18, 20 and environmental factors such as humidity and ambient temperature. These factors make repeatable heating based on a static heating curve less efficient than one based on the measured heating of the adhesive. The measured heating provides a feedback control to RF generator 16 to reduce the overall cycle time needed for bonding the members while providing a consistent and known heating profile in the adhesive.
In comparisons between measuring the IR energy emitted from the surfaces 26, 28 against actual measurements of adhesive 24, the IR measurements showed a time lag between the radiant heating measurement and the actual heating measurement. This time lag is due to the insulating properties of the members 18, 20. The invention is particularly useful in bonding plastic members. The plastic material is selected to be less sensitive to dielectric heating than the adhesive. The invention may also be used for bonding plastic materials having a higher dielectric loss factor, but care must be taken in the electrode design and placement to avoid excessive heating in the plastic material. Heating the plastic material directly by the RF field may give inaccurate measurements of the adhesive temperature.
While plastic materials are generally a poor conductor of heat, the thickness of the members 18, 20 in the vicinity of the cavity 22 is generally thin enough to allow heat to be transmitted through the members to the surfaces 26, 28. The predefined values stored in the controller 34 compensate for the delay in transmitting heat from the adhesive 24 to the surfaces 26, 28.
While certain representative embodiments and details have been shown for purposes of illustrating the invention, it will be apparent to those of ordinary still in the art that various changes in the methods and apparatus described herein may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention which is defined by the appended claims.
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|Clasificación de EE.UU.||219/765, 156/380.2, 219/779, 156/274.4|
|Clasificación internacional||B29C65/48, B29C65/04, B29C65/50, H05B6/62, B29C65/00|
|Clasificación cooperativa||B29C66/1312, B29C66/961, B29C66/942, B29C66/944, B29C66/91221, B29C66/91216, B29C66/80, H05B6/62, B29C65/5057, B29L2031/3055, B29C65/04, B29C66/542, B29C66/91411, B29C66/91641, B29C66/81431, B29C66/81425, B29C65/4835, B29C65/4855|
|Clasificación europea||B29C65/32, B29C65/04, B29C66/534, B29C66/91, B29C66/50, B29C66/1142, B29C66/80, H05B6/62|
|15 Oct 2002||FPAY||Fee payment|
Year of fee payment: 4
|13 Dic 2006||REMI||Maintenance fee reminder mailed|
|25 May 2007||LAPS||Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees|
|17 Jul 2007||FP||Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee|
Effective date: 20070525